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WILSON FLAYED AT ELKS MASS MEETING News C Walted Ruler Messolini and Elks' Meet Washington News NOW ONLY 5C Grand Exalted Called Mussol Dictator at Ell Grand Exalted Ruler Called Mussolini and Dictator at Elks' Meet LEGALITY OF NEW LODGE IS ATTACKED Dr. Leo Holton Taken Ill in Midst of Speech And Leaves Stand Evangelline G. Hill, 27, 2225 Eighth Street, Northwest, who was recently convicted on a charge of manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of Nathaniel Gallaway, 31, 1031 Lamont Street, Northwest, was given an indeterminate sentence of from two to five years in penitentiary by Justice Oscar R. Luhring in District Supreme Court Friday morning. Mrs. Hill was originally charged with second degree murder but Assistant District Attorney Julian Richards permitted the less serious charge after testimony at the trial concluded with evidence produced at the coroner's magnum died at the coroner's inquest. It was also brought out that the accused murderer was a member of a prominent Washington family. Mrs. Hill fatally shot Galloway on August 6 at the Eighth Street address following a dare by the dead man. During an argument which is said to have been the culmination of a dice game, Galloway challenged the young woman with the words, "Come on shoot me, kill me." These were his last words. Mrs. Hill pulled the trigger of her 38 caliber revolver four times. One of the bullets hit Galloway killing him almost instantly. Galloway was well known in local sporting circles Watchman on Dump Pile Found Burned to Death SOUTH WASHINGTON, Va. — Henry Lynch, 40-year-old night watchman, was found burned to death early Friday morning on the South Washington dump. The body was discovered by County Policeman Ed Duncan. The man, who lived in a shack on the dump, apparently was burned when he fell asleep on one of the burning dump piles, police said. The body was removed to an undertaker's establishment in Clarendon, Va. War Clouds Loor And Abyssinia; Mussolini Demands Reparat Flag and Indemnity Wounded in Attac ROME—Premier Benito Mussolini today presented the League of Nations with a new, troublesome problem by refusing to submit to arbitration a dispute with Abyssinia over the frontier of Italian Somalia and insisting that his demand for reparation from Abyssinia must be met at once The situation seemed somewhat akin to that which followed the Italian bombardment of Corfu, Greece, in 1923, in that Mussolini denied authority of the League to act. Abyssinia Protests Abyssinia on Saturday called the league's attention to the frontier situation. It complained that Ital- VOL. XIV, No. 35 "Wasteful Spending" of the Order's Funds and High Salaries are Scored The ousting of J. Finley Wilson, grand exalted ruler of the Elks, was the keynote of a series of addresses Sunday afternoon during a mass meeting of several hundred members of Morning Star and Columbia Lodges at Pythian Temple. His rule as "dictator" was flayed by several speakers and his ultimate downfall was predicted in an enthusiastic meeting which was hailed by the large crowd that jammed every available space in the building. Called "His Highness" Wilson was repeatedly referred to as "His Imperial and Dictatorial Highness" by Harry A. Dyson, attorney, who represents the two lodges in a recent court action which is an attempt to restrain the grand exalted "tucker" host interfering with the plan of the lodges to entertain the grand lodge session which is scheduled to be held in Washington next August. "You owe no personal allegiance to His Imperial and Dictatorial Highness, Mr. Wilson, and you do not have to cater to his every caprice, whim and childish desire," said the speaker. Mr. Dyson attacked the legality of the new lodge, The Greater Washington Lodge, which is being forced here under the supervision of the grand exalted ruler. "We expect to make an attack on this illegal lodge as it is composed of the defunct and broken down Musolit Club and is not in good faith," declared the speaker. Saw Wilson Served Mr. Dyson stated that the original plan was to ask the court for an injunction without notice against Mr. Wilson, but this was changed (Continued on page 2) PHYSICIAN IS HELD FOR GRAND JURY Dr. Arthur E. Kennedy Is Accused of Performing Illegal Operation Dr. Arthur E. Kennedy, prominent local physician, of 301 O Street, Southwest, was ordered held for the action of the Grand Jury by a coroner's jury at an inquest held at the District Morgue, Thursday, in connection with the sudden death of Miss Alice Virginia Narem, 23, of the 719 Kentucky Avenue, Southeast. The physician is charged with having performed an illegal operation on the young white girl. The operation, testimony revealed, was allegedly performed in Dr. Kennedy's office, December 14. The young woman took seriously ill shortly afterwards and was rushed to Sibley Hospital for treatment. Dies in Hospital Miss Marem was admitted to the hospital and treated for an incomplete abortion. She died last Tuesday. In a statement to Dr. A. F. Kriglow, of the Sibley Hospital staff, she is alleged to have confessed that Dr. Kennedy performed the alleged abortion. The girl is reported to have been accompanied to the physician's office by a man who posed as her husband, and who informed the doctor that the operation was necessary to prevent her death. Records revealed, however, that the woman is unmarried. The law firm of Howard and Hayes has been retained by Dr. Kennedy. THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY, FIRST ST., S. E. Washington Tribune GIRL SLAYER GIVEN TWO YEARS Woman Who Fatally Shot Nat Galloway Receives Light Sentence War Clouds Loom Between Italy And Abyssinia; 140 are Killed Mussolini Demands Reparations, Apology, Salute to Flag and Indemnity for Natives Killed or Wounded in Attack During Skirmish The gravity of the Italian-Abyssinian clash was made known for the first time today when it was officially announced that Italy lost 30 killed and 60, wounded, all native soldiers, in a fight December 5. It had been announced previously that the Abyssinian killed numbered 110. LAYED WASHING ONLY NEGRO The WASHINGT The E There would be no need for the officials at Shelbyville, Tenn., see one who attempted to lynch a him and three others with bullets was escorted out of town under be given an opportunity to exact "WEAK KNEES" IS GIVEN JAIL TERM THE WINTER'S WEEKEND There would be no need for an anti-lynching law if all state authorities took the same method as the officials at Shelbyville, Tenn. Mobsters are cowards and only go in gangs like wolves. Here you see one who attempted to lynch a man stretched out on the ground—dead. National Guardmen stopped him and three others with bullets—which after all is the most effective law for mobs. The prisoner was escorted out of town under adequate protection to Nashville where regular constituted law will be given an opportunity to exact justice for the crime—if one has been committed. Harry (West, Kansas) Wells well known man-about-town, and Samuel Stevenson were sentenced to serve from 6 to 11 months in jail after pleading guilty Thursday in District Supreme Court to charges of passing counterfeit money. . . Justice James M. Proctor also fined Wells $50. The men said they had been given the bills and did not know they were spurious. This was the first sentence imposed as a result of the recent drive to break up counterfeiting here. INTRODUCE NEW NUMBERS RACKET A new numbers racket has been introduced in the District by a group of well known racketeers. The racket is to play 25 cents a week on a number and if you win the gamblers agree to give the winner $1,000. Heretofore the regular method was to play any amount from one cent up and the winnings were 600 to 1. This new method is expected to win a greater number of persons who would be willing to chance a two-bit piece weekly on a number with the hope of winning $1,000. m Between Italy ; 140 are Killed nions, Apology, Salute to for Natives Killed or k During Skirmish ians at Uualual, in disputed territory, attacked Abyssinians and later bombed Ade and Gerlogibi, in what is claimed as Abyssinian territory. This calling of attention was done under Article, XI of the League Covenant, covering action to be taken in event of war or threat of war. In his note to the league, Musolini said that Italy would not arbitrate the incident at Ualual because it was clearly due to an attack, sudden and without provocation, by an Abyssinian armed force. Italy's Demands Italy, he said, had demanded reparation as follows: 1. An apology by the Abyssinian governor of Harvar Province. 2. A salute to the Italian flag. 3. Punishment of the cluprits and an identity for the Italian native soldiers killed or wounded in the attack. It was said that the note was intended to inform the League of Italy's viewpoint and of the action it had taken. The Best Anti-Lynching Law Let Pennsylvania Ave. Tremble, Says Nannie Burroughs in Speech Praises NAACP for Work in Picketing Crime Parley and Scores Cowardice NEXT TWELVE MONTHS ARE MOST IMPORTANT Tells Audience That the Negro Has His Religion to Scholastics Speaking before an audience of over 1,000 persons at Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, following the NAACP's recent anti-lynching demonstration before the Crime Conference, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs applauded the District NAACP for its persistence, and encouraged its adherents to further effort. "There are enough Negroes in Washington to make Pennsylvania Avenue tremble!" said Miss Burroughs. "It is no evidence of Christianity to have people mock you and spit on you, and defeat the future of your children—it is a mark of cowards!" Religion Mixed "You've got this religion mixed up," she continued. "You like to remember 'He never said a mumlin' word,' but you forget that Jesus didn't have to say 'All power is given to me,'--You don't have to say it if you've got the power--He had it." The next twelve months will be the most important in determining the status of the black man in America for some time to come, prophesied this militant leader. Demand Rights "Lynchings and burnings start as much in the Federal government as in Mississippi, Prejudice has made the Negro satisfied. All they want to know here in Washington, or down in Mississippi or Alabama, or Tennessee, is 'Will they take it? And how much will they take?' "If we do not demand our rights, who in the world will demand them for us?" "Get rid of cowards. There is no place for them—black or white—in this country!" "Jesus said, 'What's the matter with you? Can't you watch an hour?' "What's the matter with you black folks that you can't watch an hour in a crisis like this?" Challenges Youth Calling on the younger generation, the speaker challenged them to action, saying: "You, the third generation from slavery, have no right to sit at night and enjoy the blessings from the sacrifices of other generals unless you, too, are will-ning you, too." TERRELL HIGH TEACHER DIES Miss Helen Maxwell Expires at Massachusetts Home Funeral services for Miss Helen Maxwell, Terrell Junior High School teacher, who died suddenly in Roxborough, Mass., last week were held Monday in her native town, according to dispatches received here. Interment was held at the same place. The youthful teacher who had been an instructor at Terrell since its organization several years ago left the city last Saturday en route to Boston, Mass., for treatment for an exophthamic goiter from which she had been suffering for sometime. She is reported to have undergone an operation from which she failed to recover. She died Thursday. Miss Maxwell was a native of Roxborough and formerly taught in that city. While in the city she resided at the home of Miss Sophie Edelin, 303 Eleventh Street, Northeast. Miss Edelin left for the funeral Sunday morning. Jones Denies Candidacy for Grand Exalted Ruler Herbert Jones, past exalted ruler of Elks and chairman of the general committee elected by the two local lodges of Elks, Morning Star and Columbia, denied this week that he is a candidate for the position now held by Grand Exalted Ruler J. Finley Wilson. Through the publicity director, Charles A. Cornish, Jones stated that he is only seeking to better the condition of the order and that he has no aspiration to become leader. It was rumored here last week that he was out for Wilson's job. Dr. Leo Holton announced his candidacy for the position in an exclusive statement in the Tribune. Woman Knocked Down by Car, Sustains Fracture A possible skull fracture was sustained by Maude Padgett, 39, 2008 Third Street, Northwest, when she was struck and knocked down by an automobile at Vermont Avenue and U Street, Saturday. Mrs. Padgett was crossing the street, from the west to the east when the accident occurred. Police say Herbert J. Wilson, 37, was driver of the machine. Effort to Send White Woman to Asylum for Marrying Negro Fails Daughter of Past Commander of American Legion Commandery Found Sane; She Sticks by Her Husband and Year-Old Child BANDIT DIES IN HOLDUP ATTEMPT Jeweler Shoots Man Five Times as Companion Flees With Loot Mosby Acquired... The coroner's jury today acquitted John Glascoe Mosby in connection with the death of Albert Drexel Holmes who was killed during a shooting affray during a holdout of Mosby's U Street jewelry shop on Saturday night. The jury found that Mosby acted in defense of his own life. The second robber who escaped with the $435 loot is still at large. A coroner's jury this morning (Thursday) heard testimony in connection with the death of Albert D. Holmes, 32, alleged bandit, who fatally wounded in an attempt to rob the Mosby Jewelry Store, late Saturday night. A crossfire of gun play terminated in the fatal shooting of Holmes after he and a companion, whom police had not apprehended late Wednesday night, attempted to hold up the jewelry store at 1419 U Street, Northwest. John D. Mosby, 28, proprietor of the shop, opened fire at Holmes after a bullet from the bandit's pistol narrowly missed his head and buried itself in a wall behind the counter. Jewelry worth $435 and a wallet containing $1 were taken, Mosby reported, as Holmes' companion fled from the store after the shooting. Holmes who gave police his address as 1739 Thirteenth Street, Northwest, was shot five times, one bullet entering the abdomen, one the left leg, one in the neck and two in the arm. The bullet penetrating the leg caused the limb to break. The bandit was taken to Freedmen's Hospital where he died Monday afternoon. He had refused to give any information concerning the identity of his companion, and hospital attaches say, was willing to gamble on his life by urging a physician to bet on his chances to Following his death Mosby was arrested at the Second Precinct but subsequently released in the custody of his attorney, K. D. Kelly. The stolen goods was a white gold ring valued at $400 and a $35 wrist watch. Mosby reported. Chicago, IL—The attempt to send Mrs. Jane Newton (white), wife of Herbert Newton, to the insane asylum on the ground that "she must be insane to marry a Negro," failed last Thursday when psychiatrists, after examining Mrs. Newton, declared that she is "not only sane, but exceptionally brilliant." The report was made in Municipal Court before Judge Thomas A. Green. The ruling that Mrs. Newton must undergo psychiatric examination was handed down by Judge Green in connection with the struggle of the Newton to remain in their apartment at 615 Oakwood Boulevard. The fight to prevent thir-ir eviction from this otherwise lily-wide apartment has rocked Chicago, and particularly the South Side, for the past few weeks. A New Name for Ie. (black) Mrs Newton was turned over to Dr. David Rotman, municipal psychiatrist of the Psychopathic Hospital. Dr Rotman at once expressed the opinion that the girl was suffering from 'dementia simplex'—evidently a fancy pseudo-scientific name for the belief that all men are created free and equal. Mrs. Newton had been brought into court December 15. The struggle began when Dr. O. P. Michell (white), owner or the apartment house in question, ordered Miss Harriet Williams (white), to put the Newtons, out of her flat or surrender it altogether. Miss Williams' refusal to comply led to court action by the WEEK-END EXTRA Charitable Agencies Provide Joyous Xmas For District's Needy Hundreds of Baskets Given by Police, Salvation Army and Church Group PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT OPENS YULETIDE FETE Children Receive Toys and Gifts from Social Agencies With community centers, civic organizations, District, police, churches, Parent-Teacher groups, social clubs, Young People's Christian Associations, theartes and welfare associations participating, Washington celebrated a happy Christmas. Not since the pre-depression days has such an extensive holiday program been carried out. Most of the programs were dedicated to the serving of those who would not otherwise enjoy a real Christmas, and to the children of the city who otherwise would not have been cheery receivers of Santa Claus gifts. As is the annual custom, police of the Fifth Prescinct, Fifth and E Streets, Southeast, distributed thousands of Christmas baskets to poor Washington families. For several weeks officers had been busy collecting requests for the food and Monday concluded the annual basket-giving activity with the distribution. Special Christmas song services and sermons were held in practically all of Washington's churches. Midnight services were conducted Monday night and morning services held Christmas Day. Roosevelt Speaks Mindful of the fact that many people did not have a place to hold Yuletide celebrations in, community centers and civic groups together with Parent-Teacher groups conducted community tree celebrations in every section of the city. This feactivity was led by President Roosevelt who officially opened the Capitol's Christmas with a radio greeting at the lighting of the community tree on the White House park. 200 Baskets Given At the Salvation Army, 1501 Seventh Street, Northwest, Major (Continued on page 3) White Woman to trying Negro Fails Lder of American Legion ane; She Sticks by Her Year-Old Child landlofd and a decision by Judge Green that the Newtons must move. green that the Judge Green also sent Newton to fail to await trial, after neighbors had replaced the Newton's furniture in their flat following their eviction. The same judge levied a fine of $200 against Mrs. Newton and Miss Frances Carroll (white), who was with Mrs. Newton at the time the police raided the apartment. Sentence in the case against Mrs. Newton and Miss Carroll was suspended. Ancestors Were Revolutions (bold) Mrs. Newton, who is 26, was Miss Jane Emery of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mrs Newton can trace her ancestry back to men who took part in the Boston Tea Party and fought in the Union Army during the Civil War, "I'm only carrying on their right," she told the court. My grandfather died in defense of the principle that all men are created free and equal." Jane Emery married Herbert Newton in 1933, and they have a year-old son, Michael. Newton is a prominent Communist leader, and was twice candidate of that party for Congress against Oscar DePriest. Mass meetings, demonstrations, and the picketing of the ladliard's home have marked the struggle of the Chicago workers. Negro and white, to prevent the collection of the Newtons, All tenants in the house of the Darkwood Boulevard are standing solid with the Newtons. The International Labor Defense is defending all perogins arrested in connection with the case. DISMISSAL OF GUY IS SUSTAINED DISMISSAL OF GUY IS SUSTAINED Judge Ralph Given's Decision Thwarts Plan of Second Prosecution A blunder on the part of the government freed, finally, Trevation (Fat) Guy. son of the one time actor and stage star. Nathaniel Guy, and brother of Barrington Guy, star of "Porgy" and other musical comedy successes, of charges of threats, brought against him by his wife. Mrs. Edna (Peggy) Williston Guy. Disposition of the case was brought about by a motion of Attorney Henry Lincoln Johnson, Jr. to quash the allegations on the grounds that a previous trial, based on a later date than that charged in the government information, had been dismissed. Guy Lucky Guy, by a stroke of good fortune, had been favored by a mistake which had been made by Assistant District Attorney Karl Kindleberger (white). Kindleberger, in the information on which Guy had been brought to trial, charged that the youth whose wife alleged had threatened her life, committed the act on November 25, when in reality the trouble around which the action was based occurred on November 18. At the close of the first hearing, the prosecuting attorney ordered Guy rearrested. The new information carried the allegedly correct date. However, yesterday (Wednesday) when the case was called to be heard, Guy's counsel moved to quash, declaring that the old case's collapse and subsequent dismissal had cleared Guy up to the twenty-fifth. Judge Ralph Given sustained the motion of Attorney Johnson when Assistant District Attorney Whitestone refused to contest. Faces Second Charge A charge of "destroying private property," brought against Guy by Mrs. E. W. Williston, mother of the youthful Mrs. Gug, resulted in an arraignment at yesterday's session. Attorney John H. Wilson. (Continued on page 2) WATSON, LAWYER, DIES SUDDENLY T. Montgomery Watson, well known attorney of Alexandria Va., with offices in Washington established here many years ago, died today (Thursday) at his house in Sunnyside. Va. He had been confined to his bed only a short while. He was owner of the tract of land now a colored settlement, known as Sunnyside, located between Washington and Alexandria. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma Watson nee Harris. Who Santa Claus Forget Seeks Aid for Children Two young children, a girl nine years of age, and a boy eleven, were completely forgotten by good ole Santa Claus in his presentation of cheer Tuesday, and all because their mother is ill and has been confined to her bed for several months. Aid for the unfortunate children is being sought by friends and any agency or persons desiring to help them may locate them at 1903 Nine-and-a-hair Street, Northwest. BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL STUDENTS FLOOD FERA HEAD WITH XMAS GREETINGS Girl Pupil at Bowie Tells How She Was Aided Despite Handicap Administrator Harry L. Hopkins will have a stirring experience this Yuletide if he gets around to reading hundreds of true life stories and letters pouring out a spirit of thankfulness and gratitude which have come to his office from 4000 colored men and women who, through FERA student-tid scholarships, have matriculated for the third semester in the country's leading universities. It appears that this group has signalled the 1934 Christmas season as the hour to hail their champion of higher education. The speech delivered by the Federal Emergency Relief Administrator before the Association of Land Grant College Presidents last month, standing four square for a college education for the sons and daughters of American citizens, regardless of race, creed or condition, has answered in true life stories of grateful students. Helped Bowie Student Rose Shockley of Bowie Normal School, in a letter to Administrator Hopkins, tells a story of a classmate who wanted an education only to be faced with tragedy when the time came for her to enter college. The concluding paragraphs of this letter follow: "In a few days, Mrs. B, passed away. A small insurance proved enough for a meager burial. "Grief stricken and motherless, Nellie faced the world alone. With no one to turn to; not knowing what to do, her hope for getting an education seemed shattered forever. How?—was the question—she pondered in her mind. Girl Given Job "The shock of Mr. B's wife did something to him. For the first time in his life he proved to be a real father, when he told Nellie that he would do his best to try to see her through school. "Nellie arrived at Bowie Normal School two weeks after the opening date with nine dollars. She was received and given a job in the biological department. "This job," Principal James explained, "is given to you and other worthy students who need aid, by the Federal Emergency Relief Administration." "Nellie is ever so happy. Her dream, her one ambition is being realized and she hopes that through her story she might be able to reveal to you just a little." the gratitude and appreciation she feels for the FERA." Excerpts from the speech of Administrator Harry L. Hopkins before Land Grant CollegePresidents: Earn Between $10 and $15 "Amongst other things that we have done in the depression is to permit about one hundred thousand and college students in the United States who could not afford to go to college, to earn somewhere between $10 and $15 a month so that they could go to college. I notice a couple, of these overly endowed aristocratic institutions say that it is a terrible thing to do. But, after all in the last analysis education is for the privileged few who have money to go to college. I think that is a lot of nonsense. Why in the world in America should we assume, merely because, someone happens to have money, that they are the ones who shall have a higher education and nobody else. They are terribly worried about the effect it is going to have on these young men." "Well, you heard the same kicks about public education years ago... you must not do it. I believe that higher education is for those that ought to have it, irrespective of our economic status, and if we are aiding in that, I am proud of it, and I have no apologies to make to over-endowed private institutions that do not know what to do with their money. Of course, I am not an educator, and I should not be saying these things — talking about things that I do not know anything about. But you find in this field the same thing that you find in all other fields — the aristocrats of wealth who claim that they have certain privileges that the rest of us shall not have. Well, let them hang on to it there in New England as long as they want." Miner Teachers' College Librarian Improves Miss Lulu Al'an, 1111 Columbia Read, Northwest, librarian at Miner Teachers' College, was greatly improved at Freedmen's Hospital where she is recuperating from injuries sustained in an auto accident this week. Miss Allan suffered a broken leg, shoulder injury and internal injuries in the mishap. Miss Baker to Speak Miss Sybil Baker, supervisor of District Playgrounds, will address the Tuesday Evening Club of Social Workers January 8 at the National Association of Colored Women's Building, Twelfth and O Streets, Northwest. Her subject will be "Social Psychology of Play." Some girls have a cheeky way of telling when a man needs a shave. Weilds Trenchant Pen A. B. W. P. DABNEY Editor of the Cincinnati Union is one of the race's noted editors. Publisher of the Union of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mr. Dabney is noted for the originality and individuality of his writing. Versatile, he has written several books, among them "Cincinnati's Colored Citizens" and the biography of Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, and is also the author of a number of instrumental and vocal compositions, being likewise an accomplished musician. Active in the civic and political life of Cincinnati for many years, Mr. Dabney served as paymaster for the City of Cincinnati for a long period. His friends refer to him affectionately as "The Old Roman." DUNBAR At the annual turkey banquet for the Dunbar football team held in the school cafeteria on December 12, Daniel Parker was elected captain for the 1935 season. Charles L. Pinderhuges, teacher of physical education and coach, was host. The interscholastic basketball schedule begins with a game on January 9 between Dunbar and Armstrong. An operatic star from New York, Miss Caterina Jarboro, addressed the students in a class in music appreciation, taught by Miss Lola Johnson. Last Wednesday the members of sored by Mrs. P. A. Frealing, had sohed by Mrs. P. A. Frealing, had as their guest speaker, Miss Juanita P. Howard. Using the subject, "Appreciation of the novel", she referred to fifteen outstanding novels, followed by a round table discussion in which teachers and students participated. Agnes Smith, the president, presided—assisted by Mrs. Halie L. Jackson, hostess in the serving of tea. Carolyn Mapp entertained with musical numbers. Senior boys who assist with the passing of students through the halls are wearing new, attractive insignia. The squad is directed by Mr. U. S. Bassett. A Christmas program was rendered by the Negro History Club, sponsored by Mrs. Josephine Johnson Bentley, on club day. "The Origin of Christmas" by Juannita Eldridge and a dramatic reading by Obelia Scott were the literary numbers. Roland Dale and John Randolph rendered soles. Mary Burbage presided over the program honoring Negro composers and writers of Christmas themes. Dr. N. Fairfax Brown, teacher of English, is spending the Christmas holidays in a tour to Haiti. Lois Broadus, Sylvia King, Dorothy Thomas, Della Turner, Lillian Wheeler and Esther Turner are on the section honor roll in A6. Miss C. Atwood is the section teacher. Assemblies were held on Friday at which carols were sung and gifts for the underprivileged were placed around the lighted Christmas tree on the stage. CIVIC BODY ASKS PARKS SCHOOL COORDINATION The fourth plan offered for directing the recreational facilities of the District of Columbia, which proposes the coordination of the office of the U. S. Parks and Buildings with the public school administration, was endorsed by the East Central Civic Association at its meeting, Thursday night, at the Dunbar High School. A motion to endorse the abandoning of the street car line on New York Avenue from North Capitol Street to Fifth Street, and south of Fifth to G Street Northwest, was defeated. The association discussed the possibilities of a ten-year plan to institute a system of tunnels or subways through the business section of Washington to relieve the streets of considerable traffic. J. C. Payne, presided in the absence of the president, Miss Corinne E. Martin. Clinic Closed Clinic service at Freedman's Hospital, closed for the holidays, will be resumed January 2, according to an announcement from Dr. William Warfield, surgeon-in-chief, this week. The WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 29, 1934 Public School News ARMSTRONG The Christmas spirit pervaded the dance given in the gymnasium on Monday afternoon, December 17. Large numbers enjoyed the music and beautiful Christmas decorations. E. B. Henderson, head of the department of physical education addressed the student body on health at the Monday morning assembly. Certificates were issued to 107 girls and 117 boys who are five pointers this semester. The Christmas post-office operated by the Mother-Daughter Committee and the Girl Reserve Club opened on Thursday December 18, in the cafeteria. ```markdown ``` G. David Huston, principal, talked at the Wednesday boys' assembly on general conduct and routine matters relating to boys' affairs. The Girls' Advisory Board under the sponsorship of Mrs. O. W. Spivey discussed the advisibility of having girls as corridor monitors. This same topic was discussed at the Character Section Representative Groups sponsored by Mrs. I. T. Perkins and it was decided to work out the suggestion in two groups. At the Thursday morning assembly of juniors and seniors, Mrs. B. B. Scott presented the subject of the Gorgas Memorial Prize Contest to be conducted in Armstrong. Many indicated a willingness to enter the contest. The faculty meeting Wednesday, December 19 took the form of a round discussion of prepared units in the various fields of instruction. The purpose was to enable teachers to consider definitely the desirability of using the units method of instruction to enable teachers to offer suggestions of other plans which may better meet their particular needs and to get the development of a more or less uniform technique for the building as a whole. The departmental discussion readers were: English, Mrs. H. B. Allen; foreign languages, Mrs. C. L. Blanchet; sciences, J. C. Webster; art W. N. Buckner; history, Mrs. C. W. Strickland; mathematics G. H. Murray; applied science, R. I. Vaughn; music, Mrs. E. P. Webster; physical education, Q. Adams, and home economics, Miss G. L. Watkins. On Thursday afternoon the Choral Club under the direction of Mrs. E. P. Webster and E. R. Amos sang for the old people at the Stoddard Baptist Home. Christmas exercises began at Armstrong Friday morning with a coral service at which time the Choral Club and school gave several selections. Lloyd Henderson played a violin role, a faculty chorus composed of Mrs. G. Fairler, Mrs. B. P. Maloney, Mrs. E. P. Webster, Mr. G. H. Murray and Mr. E. R. Amos rendered an anthem. Mrs. L. B. Clark as soloist and the Choral Club sang "Holy Night." After the choral service the club screened Dr. Frank W. Ballou and other school officials at the Franklin Administration Building. The Armstrong Christmas tree exercises was held on Friday afternoon. After singing by the school and a recitation by Charlita Henderson the curtains opened and displayed to the admiring gaze nearly 200 little children, a glorious Christmas tree and most alluring presents. In a few minutes, Oswald Wines as Santa Claus appeared in the balcony. On the stage Santa Claus, assisted by Benjamin Washington read the names of the children who were to receive presents. Girls presented each child with a stocking and a toy as he came upon the stage. The committee in charge is composed of M. E. W. Smith Mrs. C. W. Strickland, G A. Ferguson B. Washington, W. N. Buckner, Mrs. M. J. Matthews, Mrs. F. P. Webster. E. R. Amos, Mrs. O. C. Renfro, Mrs. G. C. Brown, P. A. Roy, and B. C. Dodson. The Excelsior Club girls sponsored the children to be entertained. The teachers in the character experiment in the five schools Divisions 10-13 were addressed by Dr. W. W. Charters, the character education expert, at a meeting held at Armstrong High School on Tuesday afternoon, December 18. TERRELL The Christmas play, "The Bird's Christmas Carol," presented by the Dramatic Club was enjoyed by all. Much humor was added by the ambitious Mrs. Ruggles who was determined to make her poor family measure up to the standard of the rich Birds who lived near by. The boys in the print shop have worked hard printing a Christmas issue of the school paper, Christmas cards, carols, programs, and tickets. There is quite a race on among the boys to excel in four special points of effort, cleanliness conduct, carefulness, and promptness. On the evening of December 20, there was a party for the patrols, sponsored by Miss G. L. Collins. Holly was used for table decorations, also plants brought by pupils and Miss Collins. Music was played by Warren Hicks and Robert White, members of the patrol force. Games were played, songs were sung and dancing. There were 15 from 9A1 plus the patrol force consisting of 24 boys. A six-course dinner was served by the girls who worked in the cafeteria. Each guest left the party with an autographed napkin. The Christmas post office has been in operation for two weeks. Besides being a building project this post office helped the Red Cross by requiring that only Red Cross seals be accepted as stamps. The pupils in charge were as follows: postmasters and postmistresses John Hawkins, Lucille Robinson, Lucille Anderson; carriers and collectors; section representatives from the student council. The principal, teachers, and pupils of Terrell extend their sympathy to the family of Francis Johnson, the captain of the patrols, whose father died suddenly on Wednesday, December 19. The December issue of the Broadcast proved to be the best of the school year. The style of articles as well as the block prints show marked progress. Terrrell will look queer without its Christmas dress. Other than the decorations in the section rooms, the office and halls are gay with holiday cheer. Special attention is made of the large trees that adorn the main hall and auditorium. Real Christmas spirit was spread by the baskets of good food made up by the generous contributions of the pupils. The principal and faculty played Santa Claus to the infant son of Mrs. P. H. Martin. The gift was a high chair. Bishop Mathews of the A. M. E. Zion Church, who has made six trips to Africa and worked there for four successive years spoke to the 7A and 7B sections on Monday, December 17. A vocal class composed of 25 pupils under the direction of Mrs. E. S. Thornton, has been organized. The voices will be carefully trained in order to avoid strain. A chorus of 65 pupils sang Christmas carols during the play, "The Bird's Christmas Carol." Bertha Gatewood sang "O Holy Night" by Adolph Adam. On Friday afternoon, December 21, the chorus marched through the schol caroling. Pupils in classrooms joined in the singing as the chorus paused at each door. Costumes for the Christmas play were made by the major domestic art girls under the direction of Mrs. L. K. Lloyd. Section 9B-6 was surprised with a Christmas party by the section teacher, Mrs. L. K. Lloyd, in room 302, December 21. Dancing, games, and a literary program characterized the party after which refreshments were served. Major girls who made costumes for the Christmas play are: Rosa Mitchell, Evelyn Ford, *Gertrude Merritt, Gretch Barbour, Thelma Jones, Burdell Jones, Caroline Holmes, Mary Young, Emma Lytes, Christine Mattingly. SHAW A canta for Christmas entitled "Christmas Truant" was presented by pupils of Shaw on Thursday. The action of the play took place in a modern home where a group of cousins are gathered for the Christmas holidays. The cast of characters were: Mrs. Allen, Frances Johnson; Betty, Antoniec Carter; Margaret, Veta Dodson; John, Wilbur Anderson; Jean, Vera Colbert; Louise, Vermeel Williams; Carrie, a maid in the Allen home, Grace Dent; Mary, a girl from an orphanage, Jean Wentz; Group of young people, Lindsey Brooks Catherine Darden and Dorothy Webb, a concealed chorus. At the conclusion of the play, the 7th grade pupils were hosts to one hundred under privileged children, Toys, fruit and candy were distributed to these children by the Shaw Santa Claus. Mrs. Cattrell and Miss Houston sponsored the activity. The Junior Red Cross sent to the soldiers at the United States Veterans hospital at Tuskegee as their Thanksgiving and Christmas greeting, 300 menu cards. These cards were designed in the art department under the direction of Miss Thomas and printed in the Print Shop of the Shaw Junior High School by Malcom Wisman, under the direction of W. A. Baltimore. The Junior Red Cross is sponsored by Mrs. M. S. Ogle. On Thursday morning, Section 9A7, under the direction of Mrs. L. H. Pack assisted by Miss Helen Jones presented a Christmas pacient entitled "Kingly Gifts". Miss Elma Chadwick was at the piano. 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Be sure to get the genuine guaranteed Palmer's Skin-Success the world's best for 92 years. All drug stores. William Hicks; Gretel, Arthur woods, The boy from the Back of the North Wind, Bernard Johnson; The Prince from the "Sleeping Beauty." Carroll Tyler; Robin Hood, Lawrence Graves; Hush-A-Bye-Lady, Xavier Butler; Santa Claus, George White; Wooden Soldiers, Frances Barnes. Carl Bayer, Joseph Hicks, and Stanley Mines; Top, Paul Duffey; Dolls Niena Ellis; Jack-in-the-Box, William Simons; Song, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, by the entire cast. FRANCIS Christmas was observed in four different ways at Francis this year. Thirty-five baskets were filled and distributed as usual through the Red Cross Club. Donations from students made this project possible. The art and printing classes made Christmas cards for the annual post-office. Fifteen hundred pieces of mail were delivered. Postmistresses and mail carriers were: Hildegarde Harley, Leola Russel, Julia Green, Alfred Anderson and Bradford Tatum. Red Cross Christmas seals were used as stamps. On Thursday Section 9A-3 presented a Christmas play, "Christopher's Orphans." The participants included: Marea Winston, Dorothy Winston, Elizabeth Cephas, Woody Lewis, Cornelius Pearson, Marion Beckwith, Ruth Lewis, Eloise Johnson, Julia Green, 7B-2, Dorothy Payne, Dorothea Smith, Francis Thornton, Elizabeth Foster, Marion Miller, Bertha Wingheld, Bertha Harris, Vivian Pleasant, and Delores Walker. O. R. Rogers, Jr. is the section teacher. Thelma Hill was mistress of ceremonies; Luddie Nolan was soloist. The annual cake light service which included the Christmas Choir pageant, and music by the school orchestra was rendered by 125 pupils. The following children were the characters in the pageant: Annie Craven, Mildred Petticord, Yvonne Duckett, Alberta Lawson, Ethelyn Branch, Leona Bana, Minnie Briscoe, Doris Boyd, Elaine Waters, Mildred Carter, Gladys Pinckney, Jean Petticord, Thelma Johnson, Marie Hackney, Venice Walston, Ernestine Reed, Clarence Turner, Thomas Commodore, Wesley Pittman, William Hackett, William Lee, Otis Norton, Paul Suggs, Bradford Tatum, Parker Hudson, William McPherson, William Eldridge, Wesley Garner, James Dixon, Luddie Nolan, and Robert Plummer. Pupils responsible for this organization were: Pearl Veney, Milton Pichie, Marion Glyn, Bessie Roberts, Stanton Shaw, Arthur Baker, James Denny, Clara Carey, Sarah Lancaster. Miss V. L. Williams is the music teacher. Miss Alice Holley and Miss Juanta Shaackum delivered addresses at the regular guidance meeting of the senior class on Thursday. The former explained the educational phases of guidance at Howard University. The latter discussed the extra curricular art, lities. Two trips as a part of the guidance program have been enjoyed: namely, an exploratory trip to Armstrong High School conducted by Mrs.Peterson; and a missionary trip to the Stoddard Bantist Old Folks Home conducted by Mrs. E. W. Payton, accompanied by a committee of four students: Francis Hill, Martha Brown, Vivian Rhodes and William Jones. Submitting 6% pounds of tin foil, section 9A-3 won the banner for the regular monthly contest. Sections 7B-1 and 9B-1 turned in 6% and 6% lbs, respectively. Forty and five-eighths pounds were saved by fifteen sections WORMLEY The Fifth and Sixth Grade pupils of the Wormley School stopped at the home of Dr. Marie B. Lucas, To WHITE Demand SKIN - SUCCESS SKIN - SUCCESS SKIN - SUCCESS Give your complexion that be and velvety-feel that the ori Ointment gives. Be sure to Palmer's Skin-Success—the All drug Results overnight Guest Artist on A. K. A. Program ANP When the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority presents a program Sunday December 30, 10:30 A.M. eastern standard time, over the National Broadcasting Co. network, it will be heard over 53 stations from coast to coast. Negro womanhood represented by talented members of the sorority will present the program. National Basileus Ida L. Jackson of Berkley, Calif., will speak. Miss Sonoma Talley, pianist, Miss Annie Wiggins Brown, soloist, and Miss Christine Watson, organist, will appear. Miss Etta Moten will be a guest artist on the program which has been made possible through the courtesy of N.B.C. and the Southern-aires, famous quartet which is sharing its regular hour with the A.K.A.'s. member of the Council of the Community Center Department of the Public Schools of the District of Columbia last Friday while on an educational trip to which they were treated in a Capital Traction Co. bus, and sang Christmas carols. Dr. Lucas has been ill from an over-work breakdown for several months. These bags were distributed among the more unfortunate families in the neighborhood. GARNET PAITERSON After singing the pupils proceeded to the Berrel School (Administrative Annex No. 2) to view and study an industrial art exhibit illustrative of various phases of the dairying industry. They next went to the Library of Congress and then to the galleries of the United States Senate and House of Representatives in the Capitol. They were accompanied by the principal of the Wormley School and Mrs. M. J. Abraham, teacher. Dr. Lucas formerly taught in the Washington schools and has been a practicing physician in the city, for twenty years. She is improving. A pound party was held at the school Wednesday. It was held under the auspices of the Parent-Teacher Association, the Community Center, and the Citizens Association. There was a short program including a play, solos and other musical selections, and community carol singing. 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On the balcony outside of the building, on the corner of Vermont Avenue and U Street, an electrically lighted community tree has been on display where it will remain throughout the holidays. In addition to this, some of the teachers, had small trees in their rooms for the enjoyment of their classes. The girl patrols of the building, under Mrs. D. P. Beckley, served as a mail distributing force. Students deposited mail in boxes made by W. M. Minor of the joinery shop. Through the girl patrol agency approximately 6,000 cards were exchanged among the stu- Upon Her He Was Lovely I 'Twes Apex That Grew It Upon Her Head Was Lovely Hair . . . 'Twes Apex Grower That Grew It There Look For The APEX T * Look For The APEX Triangle On Every Box ETTA MOTEN Alpha Sorority eastern standard it will be heard and represented l program. National Miss Sonoma and Miss Christine be a guest artist in the courtesy o which is sharing 2 A. Apex Pomade is the perfect hair grower. 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Grower It There APEX POMADE The Perfect Grower IPEX HAIR TRIANGLE ON EVERY BOX The Tribune Sport Review BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL THE FIGHT "tictured above is Kid Chocolate in the act of pummelling Andy Sarilla in Washington's first taste of "big time" boxing. Chocolate hit the Panama fighter with everything he had to score a knockout victory in the ring at Griffith Stadium. The fight was witnessed by one of the largest crowds in the city's brief history of legitimate prize-fighting, and was staged by the Lincoln Athletic Club. HAT 1 When Silco Cato former Haitian broad-jump star, leaped from the cinder track into the political ring, he accomplished the longest leap he has ever recorded in his favor. Cato entered Haitian politics with the establishment of independence in his Island home South Defeats North in Post-season Grid Crash In a thrilling game played at Third, Fourth and Bennings Road, Northwest, Christmas Day, the galaxy of independent football stars represent the South defeated the North, seven, 7-0. The South, represented by players from the championship Willowtree team, Anacostin, Ebenezer and St. Cyprian aggregations, scored via the aerial route late in the third quarter to capture the benefit clash. A pass, Mason .) Brooks, scored the touchdown while Strawberry Butler added the extra point with a plunge off-tackle. Teddy Bear and Northwestern A. C. players held forth for the North. The Longest Jump on His Record an broad-jump star, leaped from the cinder he has ever recorded in his favor. Cato er in his Island home. John Henry Lewis On Way to Pugilistic Top New York, (ANP)—John Henry Lewis is carving a name for himself here in fictive circles that will live up to his reputation out on the Coast. Friday night, he caught Johnny Shucoe, an old experienced fighter, with wins to his credit over Rosenbloom, Bob Olin and other leaders in the division, and pinned back the classic Shucoe cars. Only one round was lost to the coast fighter, that the first because of a low punch. Shucoe was down in the fourth round and in a bad way all through the fight, only Lewis' eagerness and Shucoe's experience saving the latter from complete annihilation. On the strength of his showing in the local rings, Lewis is being boosted for a shot at the light heavy weight The WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 29, 1934 Ring Official VII POP TRUATT ..... One of the first colored men to be registered as an official for legalized boxing in the District of Columbia was "Pop" Truatt. The former trainer of fighters was the third man in the ring on several occasions during 1934. POP TRUATT ..... One of the first colored men to be registered as an official for legalized boxing in the District of Columbia was "Pop" Truatt. The former trainer of fighters was the third man in the ring on several occasions during 1934. 'Bama Teachers Make Ready for Cage Season Montgomery, Alabama—Basketball is in the air at Alabama State Teachers College and will make the official show here on January 1 and 2 in a set of games with Talladega College after the initial non-conference holiday attraction here on Wednesday night, December 23, with Coach Harvey's Collegians. Fortunately to have an unparalleled array of material, the Hornets cage stars are getting ready to go places under their new mentors—Coaches C. Johnson Dunn and G. Hubert Lockhart. title holder, Bob Olin, who received Maxie Rossabloom of his crown in a widely debated bout here a month back. Back At the Helm 1920 head coach of football at Howard University who returned to the local school after several years of medicine football at the Hilltop to give the Blue and White one of its strongest grid teams in years. 100 whose pitching feats during the year is now rapidly drawing to a close was talked about in every nook and corner where baseball is discussed. Patge topped off a successful season with the Pittsburgh Crawfish by signing temporably with the House of David nine to pitch that team to a Denver Post trophy single-handed. Reflections of the Grid Season The following records represent figures as submitted to N.N. N. A. A. newspapers during the past season by Negro college publicity writers and compiled by Kountze of the Boston Chronicle: By MABE KOUNTZE (For N. N. N. A. A.) The longest: Run from scrimmage, James Everett, Fla. (vs. Morris Brown) 103 yds. Run after catch of punt, Norman, N. C. A. and T. (vs. N. C. State), 102 yds. Forward pass, Gibson—Hardy, New Orleans, (vs. Straight), 50 yds. Run after Interception, Battle, N. C. State, (vs. J. C. Smith), 95 yds. Kick of field goals, Brown, Texas College; Smith, Morris Brown, 40 yds. Kick of punt (No scoring), Dorum, Xavier (vs. Sam Houston), 80 yds. The most: Touchdowns (one game), Chandler, Jarvis (vs. Butler), 8. Individual field goals, Brown, Texas; Smith, M. B., 3. Highest Team Score, Texas College (vs. Mary Allen), 102-0. Goes On and On and On MARQUET RALPH METCALFE leaves no stone unturned as he continues his wild ramage through the ranks of internationally famous sprint stars. The former Marquette University speedster has just returned from his third trip abroad where he continued his streak of wins at the "hundred" and "two-twenty." Dean of Pivotmen BASKETBALL crack center of the crack Renate sance basketball team, whose play of the past year showed no lown down from that of previous seasons. Cooper is still holding his own as a kingin in the champions' offensive play. A One of Jimmie LuValle's early season triumphs is pictured here. The crack University of California colored cinder star was one of the principal point-getters for his school's national championship track team during the spring meets. Following this victory, which shows him defeating Stanford University's sterling Joe McCarthy, LuValle captured every major event in which he was entered until late summer when he contracted a cold which rendered him useless and threw him out of training for a long period. HOWARD 50 HOWARD 52 HOWARD 51 HOWARD 53 ch last year represented Howard Univ basketball title to break a string of chan ing the Baltimoreans, these lads pre Best in the C.I.A.A. in 1934 captain of Lincoln University's for team's poor showing was a standoff the Tribune's canvas of leading con BUS BERGEN Coln University's football team, whose swing was a standout. He made All- canvas of leading coaches and officials. THE BAYSIDE captain of Lincoln University's football team, whose play, despite his team's poor showing was a standout. He made All-C.I.A.A. center on the Tribune's canvas of leading coaches and officials of the association. Magro Jockeys Ride One Two to Open Xmas Card Charles Town, W. Va.—Cobored racing fans had a thrill here Christmas Day when two Negro Jockeys opened the program of the final day's 7 races by riding a 1-2 finish in the first race. "Old Man" Charlie Jackson, the dean of septian saddle stars, was extride the winner, Jilted, while Ray Booker, the youngest of the colored hard boots and the leading rider at the Charles Town Jockey Club meeting, was second on the horse Snoops. Five Little "Giant Killers" ated Howard University with such a string of championship years enjoins, these lads proved themselves to ERGEN football team, whose play, despite his t. He made All-O.I.A. center on ches and officials of the association. Reed Winner by Decision in Xmas Day Bout Philadelphia, Pa.—Coming from behind an early load established by Mike McMahall, Calvin Reed, Philadelphia lightweight sensation and former sparring mate of Jimmy McMahall, returned winner by decision in a Ninja Pay boxing card bore, Tuesday. Marshall took the seed in the 8-round go but Reed's dogged determination and his punishing left jab pulled him from the rut and gave him the verdict. THIRTEEN crack University of California col- national championship track team rating Stanford University's sterling entered until late summer when he ning for a long period. that they copped College and its giant killers." Introducing baseball miganate of Pittsburgh, Pa. who in turn introduced "big time" colored diamond performers to Washington diamond fans in a big way when he brought the Homestead Grays, the New York Black Yankees, the Philadelphia Crawfords to the Capital Ambling Art Amuseme One of the most interesting loom this winter when attorneys fictative of the sensational band Irving Mills Artists Bureau, Inc., to Lunceford. Mills, a white concern, which he and several other crack musical orator for Lunceford, but allowed the orchestra since that time Lunceford's orchestra have made things so hot for the Merm is trying all it can to get Lunceford. Mills, it was reported, is claim of the Lunceford contract. Jerro Lunceford Artists, Inc., drew up the Rhythm" when they played the They got a build up as a very didn't deliver, the audience sound off applause was weak. Pops and Louie, formerly of that the juvenile stars of the Wh their own on Broadway last week patrons went wild over the song and is fast and zippy with some speed finish. In another theatre not far at the Washboard Sevenaders, a music speak took the house by storm wazoo, guitar, piano and a makes Sesides playing, two of the boys take to Claude Hopkins, and band from the Roseland Ballroom on to be one of the week's looker Columbia network every Monday. Bill Robinson is kicking up ques of California daily papers. Last week Mayor Bill as a better dancer complained one reader. "All the right you please," retorted George Lewis. Bill knocked 'em cold at the held here last week. All the big and some of their acts were hard with his nimble tootsies and bedia. From the Apollo Theatre, Ellington and band were here casting System, on the weekly program. One of the feature singing of one of Duke's latest Cooper, of the once famous O as master of ceremonies. An incident happened in a O Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake mediated together and by request of were forced to do one of the number "Shuffle Along" show. Celebrity members of Cab's and Blanche's Maude Russell, Mae Alix, Sammy Rumors are flying thick and faint a show equal to their masterpieces. SKIT Claude Hopkins and his orchestra Roseland Ballroom in New York in New Haven, Buffalo, Reading, Bristol, a theatre date in Wash other theatre the following week are in Pittsburgh. Last week travelled over 15,000 miles, in exact from A, O, A. Niederer, director of Batavia Broadcasting Association Centrum, Java, Dutch East Indies programs of the 4-station chain records. Ambling About Among Amusement Artists One of the most interesting situations in music circles in years loom this winter when attorneys for Harold Oley, personal representative of the sensational band leader, Jimmie Lunceford, and for Irving Mills Activities Bureau, Inc., come to bat over contract rights to Lunceford. Mills, a white concern, which books Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway and several other crack musical organizations, once did some bookings for Lunceford, but allowed the orchestra leader to get away from him. Since that time Lunceford's orchestra, under direction of Harold Oley, have made things so hot for the Mills attractions that the white concern is trying all it can to get Lunceford back into their fold. Mills, it was reported, is claiming a technical error on the release of the Lunceford contract. Jerome Harris, clever attorney for the Lunceford Artists, Inc., drew up the papers in the Lunceford contract. Brooklyn didn't take a liking to the "Six Spirits of Rhythm" when they played the Fox Theatre there a week ago. They got a build up as a very hot combination and, when they didn't deliver, the audience soured to the extent that the bow-off applause was weak. ***** early of the Cote the Whitman S week at the song and dance one spectacular far away, the a musical qua torm with their makeshift was the boys sang in band band with O room on the Gre looked-forward very Monday ever Pops and Louie, formerly of the Cotton Club Revue, and before that the juvenile stars of the Whitman Sisters' troup, did a turn of their own on Broadway last week at the Orpheum Theatre. . . The patrons went wild over the song and dance duo. Their dancing routine is fast and zippy with some spectacular acrobatics and a whirlwind finish. In another theatre not far away, the State to be precise, were the Washboard Serenaders, a musical quartette. These boys, so to speak took the house by storm with their brand of hot music on a kazoo, guitar, piano and a makeshift washboard cymbal contraption. Sesides playing, two of the boys sang in the manner the audiences take to Claude Hopkins, and band with Orlando Robeson singing from the Roseland Ballroom on the Great White Way continues to be one of the week's looked-forward-to programs over the Columbia network every Monday evening. ```markdown ``` g up quite a co last week it was nance than Free 'All right, then die Lewis and he at the Screen he big shots of he are hard to beat bediam broke Bill Robinson is kicking up quite a controversy among columnists of California daily papers. Last week it was George Lewis who heralded Mayor Bill as a better dancer than Fred Astaire. "You're a heel" complained one reader. "All right, then we're a heel. Mr. Heel, if you please," retorted Georgie Lewis and he stuck to his story. Bill knocked 'em cold at the Screen Writers Guild extravaganza held here last week. All the big shots of movieland were on program and some of their acts were hard to beat but the old boy started in with his nimble tootsies and bediam broke loose. ***** From the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, the music of Duke Ellington and band were heard over the American Broadcasting System, on the weekly "Amateur Night in Harlem" program. One of the features of the broadcast was the singing of one of Duke's latest compositions, "Solitude." Ralph Cooper, of the once famous Cooper-Rector dance team, acted as master of ceremonies. Theatre in Harlem heard over weekly "Amati- features of t its latest compos- tious Cooper-Ra- ses. * * * * * * in a Chicago to take met. After uest of the pat- numbers from a celebrities galor anne's Callow- damy Stewart fast and over masterpiece of ol An incident happened in a Chicago night club last week when Noble Sissie and Eubie Blake met. After greeting each other, they dined together and by request of the patrons who recognized them, were forced to do one of the numbers from the Sissie and Blake original "Shuffle Along" show. Celebrities galore were there at that time, members of Cab's and Blanche's Callaway's bands Flourney Miller, Maude Russell, Mae Alix, Sammy Stewart and Mantan Moreland. Rumors are flying thick and fast over Chi that the duo will bring cnt a show equal to their masterpiece of old. is orchestra take York beginning riding, Bridgeport Washington b week in New Y ast week they r in exactly one m director of the Bat association), Kon st Indies, and s chain were those Claude Hopkins and his orchestra take a leave of absence from Rescue Ballroom in New York beginning the 19th, to play dances in New Haven, Buffalo, Reading, Bridgeport, Plainfield, Philadelphia and Tecton, a theatre date in Washington beginning the 28th, and another theatre the following week in New York. . . The Mills Brothers are in Pittsburgh. . . Last week they received a fan letter which travelled over 15,000 miles, in exactly one month, to reach them. It was from A, O. A. Niederer, director of the Bataviasche Radio Vereeniging (Batavia Broadcasting Association), Konigsplein Zuid 12, Batavia-Centrum, Java, Dutch East Indies, and said that the most popular programs of the 4-station chain were those made up of Mills Brothers' records. With box-office returns used as the evidence in the case, and with Myrna Loy and William Powell established as the best duet "pull" of the year, there was nothing left for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to do but to co-star them again. The result is "Evelyn Prentice", which begins a week's run at the Lincoln Theatre tomorrow (Friday). It is their third co-starring vehicle, the first being "Manhattan Melodrama" and the second being "The Thin Man." In "Evelyn Prentice", Powell again is seen in the role of a lawyer, a role in which he excels, and Miss Loy is his ering wife who becomes involved in a murder scandal. Produced by John Considine and directed by William K. Howard the new picture has a supporting cast, including Una Merkel, Henry Wadsworth, Isabel Jewell, Harvey Stephens, Roselind Russell, Edward Brophy, Cora Sue Collins and Jessie Ralph. DUNBAL THEATRE RAYMOND H. M. SAT.-SUN.-MON. LL. STARRING IN HIS REB RU "FIGHTING BAR EAT D H. MURRAY LLL LL DUNBAR Seventh & T Sts. Northwest North 5224 THEATRE RAYMOND H. MURRAY, Manager SAT.-SUN.-MON. JLL JLL DEC. 29, 30, 31 STARRING IN HIS FIRST WESTERN REB RUSSELL in "FIGHTING THROUGH" With Lucille Lund — Yakima Canutt MICKEY MOUSE CARTOON COMEDY ADDED—CARTOON IN COLORS TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY JAN. 1, 2 EUCK JONES in "RANGE FEUD" With John Wayne and Susan Flemings Chapter No. 6—"PIRATE TREASURE" with Richard Talmadge COMEDY THURSDAY-FRIDAY JAN. 3, 4 DOUBLE FEATURE NOAH BEERY in "MYSTERY LINER" BILL CODY in "OKLAHOMA JIM" FOURTEEN -:-Lincoln-:- **** Claude Hopkins, a son of Washington who has made a national reputation in the music world, comes to the Howard beginning Friday to celebrate and entertain his home town folks for the New Year. He brings with one of the finest aggregations of musicians ever assembled in one orchestra. With the Claude Hopkins orchestra is a voice well known to radio listeners, Orlando Robeson's Robeson has often been called the sepia Morton Downey. There will also be a big surrounding holiday revue of many Harlem stars. On the screen, "Men of the Night,' the inside story of how federal agents get their man, Does crime pay? What part do women play in the lives of gunmen? See Bruce Cabot and Judith Alen in "Men of the Night." Midnight show Saturday and New Year's Eye with reserved seats. SKIT SKATS -:- Howard -:- The WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 29, 1934 -:- Republic-:- There was a time when sign lights and advertising strips literally screamed whenever they bore the news of the approach or presence of Greta Garbo. Now they stand up and do handsprings with just Garbo. Garbo in "The Painted Veil," is the Republic Theatre's post-Christmas and pre-New Year offering. Beginning Friday for the entire week the "theatre beautiful" will be the scene of the ever popular Swedish star's latest vehicle. With her are Herbert Marshall, George Brent and Warner Oland. The gripping story, from the pen of the master story-teller, Somerset Maugham, begins in the dreary home of an Austrian scientist and, following the star's marriage to a young British doctor it ascends to most gripping episodes of love, hatred and sacrifice in a cholera-infested district of interior China. The picture, fraught with the mystery and intrigue of the Orient, serves as an admirable successor to Miss Garbo's last production, "Queen Christina," which brought her out of seclusion after an absence of two years from the screen. Ending a year's absence from the screen with a sensational comeback in "What Every Woman Knows," Helen Hayes, star of many successful cinema vehicles, returns to U Street by way of the Booker T Theatre, this coming week. Beginning Friday, the picture moves into the little U Street house for a week's run. The popular Miss Hayes surpasses her own spendid work beside Gary Cooper in the never-to-be-forgotten "Farewell to Arms," in the latest screening. The plot concerns the efforts of a woman to find romance, although handicapped by what she calls, "lack of charm." When her family finally arranges a marriage contract with a promising young man in the village she devotes her life to seeing that he becomes a success. In "What Every Woman Knows," Miss Hayes achieves a new strength in emotional portrayals. Her appeal seems to reach out from the screen to actually stir the spectator in sympathy with the character she plays. Supporting her are Brian Aherne and Madge Evans. Helen Hayes Returning as "Home Town Girl." Helen Hayes, who plays Maggie in "What Every Woman Knows," to be shown Friday at the Booker T. Theatre, was born here in Washington. She is the daughter of Frank V. Brown, a Government employee, and received most of her education in the Capital city. At the Convent of the Sacred Heart she first studied dramatics after making her debut on the stage in a stock company at the age of six years. She played child parts in "Lord Faintteroy" and did four seasons with Lew Fields. From the age of twelve to seventeen she attended the convent after which she made her debut as a full-fledged actress on the New York stage. Negro Among 13 District Students at Illinois Of the thirteen youths enrolled at the University of Illinois from the District of Columbia, one, William M. Bright, 1430 Q Street, Northwest, is colored, according to announcements made by G. P. Tuttle, registrar of the school, early this week BROADWAY THEATRE 1515 SEVENTH ST., N.W. SUNDAY-MONDAY DEC. 30, 31 "Pursued" With Victor Jory and Pert Kelton TUES.-WED. JANUARY 1, 2 SHIRLEY TEMPLE In "New and Forever" With Gary Cooper & Carole Lombard 3-DAYS—3 Thursday, Friday and Saturday JANUARY 3, 4, 5 BUCK JONES In "When a Man Sees Red" FRIDAY and SATURDAY Chapter No. 8—"THE RED RIDER" Popular? We'll Say "What Every Woman Knows" bears good news for Booker T patrons this week because it has Helen Hayes in it. 'What Every Woman Knows' bears good news for Booker T patrons this week because it has Helen Hayes in it. WAITER BEATEN IN ROBBERY ATTEMPT WAITER BEATEN IN ROBBERY ATTEMPT Victim Among Holiday Patients Treated at Freedmen's Hospital Elliott Owen, 28; of 1331 U Street, Northwest, waiter in a downtown cafeteria, was treated at the emergency department of Freedmen's Hospital, early this week for scalp lacerations received when he was beaten over the head and robbed in Temple Court, Northwest, Christmas Eve. Owen was among the score of more persons treated at the hospital for minor injuries sustained during accidents Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, William Bates, 39, living at the Transient Bureau, 2011 Georgia Avenue, Northwest, was given first aid for lacerations of the ear inflicted during a row at the bureau. Many Others Treated Others treated were: Robert Robinson, 26, musician, 1421 Twelfth Street, Northwest, for face cuts; George F. Bally, 53, of Green Hill, Md., for hurts received when he was struck with a rolling pin; Thomas Jordan, 14, 113 R Street, Northwest, for knife wounds of the thigh; Lewis Brown, 32, 1345 Sixth Street, Northwest, for a possible fracture of the thigh; Mary Byrd, 28, 76 Kenyon Street, Northwest, for cuts about the head. Gertrude Hunter, 17, 1410 Third Street, Northwest, for lacerations; Bernetta Hooper: 23, stab wounds; William H. Jackson, 27, 1442 Corcoran Street, Northwest, gun shot wounds Leon Polk, 136 Randolph Street, Northwest, for self-inflicted knife cuts; Charles Banks, 63, 238 V Street, Northwest, shoulder injuries; Mary Watkins, 32, 408 First Street, Northwest, for lacerations; Dorothea Peoples, 20, 501 Florida Avenue, Northwest, lacerations Auto Victims Milton R, Gaines, 29, 341 Bryant Street, Northwest, for bruises sustained when he was hit by a trolley car at Florida Avenue and Georgia; Mary Jones, 39, of M Street, Southwest; Elbert McNair, 19, 1316 V Street, Northwest, for face bruises; and Mrs. Ida Sherman, 24, 300 Eleventh Street, HAPPY NEW YEAR REPUBLIC THEATRE ENTIRE WELK BEG FRIDAY, DEC. 28 More beautiful, more thrilling, more alluring than ever! THE Painted VEIL with HERBERT MARSHALL GEORGE BRENT An M.S.M Picture Saturday Only—Chapter No. 4 SCREEN THE FILM OF "THE LOVE OF THE WEEK" Myrna Loy and William Powell repeat their splendid past performances in "Evelyn Prentice" at the Lincoln "Four Blazers," Dance Team Loses One of Numbers NEW YORK — Al Martin, one of the well known "Four Blazers" (who recently appeared in D. C.) with Duke Ellington, died suddenly here last week. Reports state that Martin was stricken on the street and his death followed shortly thereafter. Housebreaking Suspects Held Under Heavy Bond Three men charged with house-breaking and robbery were held under $5,000 bond by Judge Ralph Givens in Police Court Friday morning. The men, George West, Elijah Jackson and James E. Johnson, are accused of breaking into a store at 507 Seventh Street, Southwest, and stealing $30 in cash and two cases of whiskey on December 7, and of robbing a warehouse in the 200 block of Water Street, Southwest of $200 worth of cigarettes on December 10. Throws Oil Lamp A domestic quarrel between Albert Dorsey, 34, 422 N Street, Northwest, and his wife, Maud-ended abruptly Sunday when Mrs. Dorsey threw an oil lamp at her husband striking him in the head. The man was treated at Freedmen's Hospital for scalp lacerations. Northwest, for a shoulder injury and knee abrasions, the latter three were also hurt in auto accidents. ONE WEEK ONLY Beginning FRIDAY, DEC. 28 HELEN HAYES She hid her heart break from a world that sought to steal the love of her man! Barrie's celebrated play now a screen triumph! What Every Woman knows WITH BRIAN AHERNE MADGE EVANS A Metro Goldwyn-Mayer film HOWARD 7th & T THEATRE 7th & T ONE WEEK BEGINNING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 And His Orchestra, Featuring Orlando Robeson with a BIG HOLIDAY REVUE 2 Mid-Nite Shows : Sat. & New Year's Eve. THE FILM MAKER The inimitable Greta Garbo, more beautiful and alluring than ever, as she appears in "The Painted Vell," at the Republic. Oklahoma Court Dooms Jess Hollins To Die NEW YORK. — Jess Holllins must die. So decreed the Oklahoma Criminal Court of Appeals this week. Holllins has been under death sentence for allegedly raping a white girl in 1932. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People entered the case on August 15, 1932, three days be- Holllins was to be executed, in his conviction in December, 1931. The N. A. A. C. P. won a stay of execution and a new trial at which the question of Negro jury exclusion was raised by Judge E. P. Hill, the counsel retained by the Oklahoma branches. Holllins was again sentenced to death by an all-white jury and now that the appeal in his behalf has failed, he is sentenced to die on January fourth, 1935. Freedmen's Physician Hurt in Highway Auto Mishap Dr. Kathleen Jones King, member of the medical staff at Freedmen's Hospital, and Stanley Redmon, were injured in an auto accident Christmas Eve while en-route to New York City to spend the holidays. After treatment by a physician both were brought to Freedmen's Hospital for treatment. Dr. Jones sustained bruises about the arms and legs and was removed to her home after medical aid. Redmon was still confined to the hospital with a broken arm and face lacerations. H O 7th & T T ONE WEEK BEG THE BROTHERS And Hi Orlan with a Bl "MEN BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL WILLIAM MYRNA POWELL LOY PRENTICE" "EVELYN Defended by Her Own Husband for Murdering Her Lover! The Most Powerful Court Room Climax Ever Screened! SATURDAY ONLY—Chapter No. 12—"THE RED RIDER" Starring BUCK JONES ```markdown ``` PROTEST ATTACK ON ABYSSINIA NEW YORK.—An appeal for mass protests against the act of provocation of Italy in forcibly occupying Abyssinian territory, was received here last week from the International Trade Union Committee of Negro Workers. "The Italian Imperialists," says the appeal, "have, after a battle between Italian military forces and Abyssinian troops, occupied Abyssinian territory, and stationed troops nearly one hundred miles within her border. "This occupation, according to reports, grew out of a provocative attack by Italian troops armed with tanks, machine guns and airplanes, on the native escort to an Anglo-Ethiopian Commission, studying boundary grazing rights. Abyssinians Fought Well "Early press reports reveal that though the Italian forces were heavily armed with the most modern weapons and bombing planes, the Abyssinians defended themselves to the last ditch, resulting in losses to the Italian army of 60 dead and 400 wounded. Over 100 Abyssinians were killed. "Abyssinia has, for a long time, been a highly coveted country for plunder and the expanionist schemes of Italian imperialism. Its rich natural resources; the tremendous possibilities of turning the country into huge cotton plantations, the highly stragetic position which it occupies, have been the sources of keen rivalry between the various imperialist powers, especially Italy and France, for control and domination. Medical Dean Among Four Named to Tubercular Posts Dr. Numa T. G. Adams, dean of the medical school of Howard University was elected, late last week to fill a vacancy on the board of directors of the District of Columbia Tuberculosis Association. Dr. Charles A. Tignow, was selected as a member of the executive committee. Mrs. Frank W. Parsons and Dr. J. Winthrop Peabody, both white, were named to this same committee. Others named to directorships, all of whom are white, follow: Dr. S. L. Christian, assistant surgeon general of the United States Public Health Service and Major Daniel J. Donovan, District auditor. RAPHAEL A Lichtman Theatre SUNDAY-MONDAY DEC. 29. 31 The Picture Dillinger Lost His Life to See! 'MANHATTAN MELODRAMA' With Clark Gable, William Powell and Myrna Loy TUES.-WED. JAN. 1, 2 John Boles and Irene Dunne in "THE AGE OF INNOCENCE" THURS.FRI. JAN. 3, 4 MARLENE DIETRICH in "THE SCARLET EMPRESS" SATURDAY JAN. 5 TOM TYLER in "RIDERS OF THE PLAINS" Friday and Saturday—Chapter No. 12 "THE LOST JUNGLE" NEW YEAR . . . IN "Theatre BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL _ 2s To Star in New Picture o = 5 Fares Poza 8 ‘yy coe Nee at et P .¥4 Fa AN iA RS P j f os - z a ee < a os 2 canted E M\ g om #1 ‘ et he am |, _~ . EP Lees | HOLLYWOOD, Ca!.—Director Eddie Sutherland is shown with the “Five Cabin Kids”, radio stars who he is using in the picture he is now directing, “Mississippi”. Left to right, around the circte are Fre, 4; James, 9; Helen, 10; Ruth’ 11, and Win: fred, 8—Associated News Ser- hea Washington Sketch Book by Alvin (Chick) Webb Happy New Year [oe Walter Grent and A = This column wishes to extend ® its readers and well wishers— the compliments of the season. ‘May the year 1935 prove to be one ‘gf continued happiness and joy to ll of you, May you be imbued and ¥ejuvenated with newer and gret- @r strength of body and of purpose and character; may you become whore Intensified with’ the desire fo battle end struggle on for God, for country and for race, Let us fot become disillusioned because the pathways .and passages to achievement. sucess and glory Were obstructed during the now fast waning year—for little did those men and wemen who hive tasted the sweet cup of success and rlory. know that this 1934. was the year that they wonld receive the favored smile of Dame For- tune. Let ns ali resolve to moke the best of our! lives and destinies during-the coming vear—and may frinmph and fame Tenve their in- Aelible prints ifn the chosen careers of all of vou, A Colampist's Resolutons 1. To deveYop this column into hore readabJe material, by dint Of introduciifr originality of pre- sentation ‘fd adaptation to the best and mfost appealing literary ‘styles, $2. To wrote news and stories — Withont Malice aforethourht. . =.%. To tefl the truth above all ‘eosts, . aeee wasn't fold to me. I only heard: at Frage Shears and Connie is Ar two “blooming fools in e". . . BCatch it, love in bloom? eph Bipstic. . more about that ter... FEva Wilkins of Washing- mand $ Alexandria fame is a ‘aceful Fdancer. . . Clifton Fair- x rpilfed .. hottie of “spiritus umentif on what dear friend of is writer's? . bad mans, Cliff, r soiling that lovely | Indv's t Hock. . .watch your equili- tum. | Mary Lindsey is ever hopfhtul that her socially prom! ent Wor friend, James Brooks. ill refeover from his knee Injury _Spough to escort her places nie bthe holidars. . Here's hop- thd same. Mary... while men- ning one member of the Brooks an. Enight also add that Reuben kts. erswhile District Onen If \hampion drove a certain rty F home. last Thursday night thé company of Joe Bostic and iter. . returning home from distant Deanwood _ section, ben Aemarked that he never that Deanwood was in Penn- Iinia before... Well. .it was lowe distance, Rude. . emnhasis the ‘was... Makidy Hall pro- Her f.the Smoke Shon, located enth and U has juxt recu- ted from a short siege of ingxs. |. Garland Villiams, his rf Friday. tells me that she has mbidden the popular “Mac from itting the gay, gay spots for eike of his health . .. as pre- Ned Se “this colin six: weeks Hilltop Freshmen a . ©’ Honored by Seniors Ea ‘freshmen of Miner Teach- : College were honored at a re tion tended them by their big and sisters, the clasé of }, Inst week. A very fnterestine short play s presenied and led to a delicious stand. a pleasant evening. of cin, & Among the freshman guests pre- were: » Elizier Amos. Edmund Premdas, srginia- Fowler, Jennie Tillett, rginia Mitchell Weodson Derri- Ite’ Rodney Savoy. Restirlee cklurn, Grace Huiie (lian Simp-on, Jarier Car- Agton. William ‘Taller, Kermit “William Bova. “Tevaice- Bell — Reid, Rhoda Savoy, ‘Thongs Yeldell and Norma Howell. ago, Walter Grent and Audrey Hart tled the marital knot on Xmas Eve . . .Alberta Branch, soror of Ann, also walked to the strains of Lohengrin with Robert Gaines last week. . . . the Progres- sive Press Club honored yours truly with the title of president at Inst week's election. . other officers lected were | Woodrow Gray, vice praeidont, Lotise Stew- art, secretary. Jos:oh Overton, assistant secretary, Joseph Real, treasurer and °Franklin Prostor, business manacer. Other members mre. Joseph Beetle and Maurice Winters. . . it is the nlan of the club to nid In ths publishing end editing of the Progresstve Con: rumers magazine. . . ,the mage- zine intends to eater pertioularly to the youth of the community, and will nrint @ picture of a charming feminine erestion on the front cover of rach tree... sounds ducky. eh? .. Davis Roard, de- servingly eogomenad with. the in posine tlle of “U Street's fore- most business exeettive” fe q to. nischorean artist f no men abili- ty. ax js Duvort Georges, the eom- munity’ most zealous and fant fie. esnouser of consumer's #n- onarative *internrises , . Tnecille Miles, is the attrestive verant nd: dition to the Youn Peonlo's Forum rank. . . .very clever ehild, foo... my undercover onerative has informed me thet two or three individuals whom this column hes had occasion to ridicule for certain distasteful traits have oreanived a whispering company against the writer. . .¢o to it. the mors you discover. the betfer. . rest 1s- sured. however, I shall continue to “put the finger on you. when- ever you do stin up... . aside to Bloice Warf, it is old-fashioned to by fickle-minded. . . take » hint sister, | symrathies are artended to Ruby Smith end Jémes Rroaks for heing on the ailing list this holiday season... hurry vn and get well. . 9- vour commentetor writes these nes. he is horntng up... far what? ., for hevine to walk the streets on Christm: without that new oversoat . . that old son-of-a-e% rook in the store promisnd to deliver it on the ‘eve of the hie day—and did not. oo thing the store is clovel today. T may ave wrecked the darn ntact + oapecial attention Mr. Mors ‘Murray, . . the next time you seck to write something about vour humble servant, make sure that ‘the Incident occurs on the day that Tam not siek a-bed. - .on the two davs thet Father Divine was heceeching his ultitudenous army. T hannened te he pranned un in ‘bed with a bad case of fever. . . so how come you saw me at the Father's meeting? Peace! Morris. ‘Well. as T must need nrepare my- ‘self for the egg-nogeing and tur- key-manhandling sessions that are ‘part and parcel of this grand fas- tive season. T shall clore this Ut- Ne chapter, ever mindful that 1 am your Washington Sketch Book eavvater— Alvin “Chick” Webb: Miner Students give Gay Holiday Dance Bedecked in all-summer regalia including white flennel trousers white thoes, lewrs, organdies. prints and pastels, anklets and earloca “sandals, ths Miner soph- mores gave vent to holiday feeling~ for 2 period of on -ntire schoo! day during the holidtys. Under the direction of Messrs. Weir and Smith, the Cardozo High Scho! orchestra presented a fine program to the student body at a mass assembly. 7 Miner talent wre featured through Margarét Ball and others. After classes a complimentary dance was given to walch the en- Mire student body wis. invited. David Anderson. _Giady< Willis, Meta Lewis, and “Goofy Frank: exhibited their aesthetic tech- FF The*% ” Younger £ Set¥ eer ee Hear ye, one and all, hear ye. Youse asked for it, so here it be. You cant run a column for mother and expect kids to read it, no siree. Well it looks like I shall comply with the spirit. O.K, Amer- iea—were off to read and wonder it it’s frue. ‘That's competition at ye eamping grousds for the squeelers. The rage is on and the front is quiet (except the Big Chief's office), but thir seems ‘to be turmoil in’ the ragks, Get rid of that traitor (R. D.) before the troops swoop down and stop the slam book racket. seer “Lend me your shoulder” is de solgan. In case any of you com- rades don't quite understand see C, Walker. Just can’t see why a certain mug has to play brother to you when Daniel Neil is around, wees “What'cha want for the grand day, Clayborne?” says Gerald. “Nuts is the object of me affec- tion,” says brodder — Clayborne Washington, Weli nuts he got. But why did Russell Hines spend his last dime fo satisfy Clayborne with a big bag of roasted peanuts? Love jin bloom. Pag ge ee oe eee alee and their troupe of hill-billies missed the last train headin’ fer town the other morning, which made the whole flock late for school. Beter get up and milk them cows early, see A local theatre is searching in yain for some one to sing “Silent Night” at one of their talent shows. That reminds me, how was the ex- ercise at your school the other day? From a yam sandwich to an all- day sucker is the progress of Phyllis Greenfield so far, Cute little Ermine Evans js con- fined to her home with sickness. Here’s hoping she recovers, sees Jimmie Scott (mama, it's that crooner again) went down to the radio station for an audition the other day and pulled a dumb one. The fellar in charge of the woiks told him to go on and do his num- der. Jimmie jumpted up and asked the man‘ if he was crooning over a nation-wide hookup. The fellar asked him why he asked, Jimmie spoke up and said, “Weil, I just wanted to iknow how ‘oud to sing.” Yvonne Jénes ean you take it or the chin? If you can’t just close your eyes. When your name was brought up at the “Swank’s” meet. ing to be given a’ bid for the't swinger, the result was very un- favorable. Julius Newman was smashed right between the eyes the other day by James (Jimmie) Watts, for cramping his taste with Helen Lewis, ‘The ole personality girl herself, Placide Washington, has signed the contract with Talmadge Brown, Have youse noticed “Tommie” Parker's new super straight for masculine heads? If you have missed it youse have missed a treat, because it is the cat's meow. Tommie invaded the lower rogions of the northwest section and. de- cided that he should become one of our fair skinned brothers. His foist move was to mop his grass straight back and administer that smoothing o'l, known on'y to the hickies, “After this, he adminis- tered the hot irons, known only to feminity. Instead of Tommie heat- ing the solution he heateed the irons, which caused a catastrophe, greater than the sinking of the Moro Castie (to Tommie), because it destroyed perfectly good moss that has stood around that rock of his for eighteen years or more. sees In Russia. I am told they pay their employees in meat. That's [nothing, ‘right here in dear ole Washinyton I know some guys who get nothing but chops in. their salaries. Fer instance ask “Billy White and his orchestra. sees hobert Peck surorised his club members with a Christmas ecard. Now wasn't that sweet of him? Glor'a Osborne spent a few days in New York, Muriel Cargill has gone the usual place, Yes, ite Bal- timore, Ts that rumor about Mary Fran- cis and Phillip Butsver on the level? Did ole Saint Nice-louse call to see you on that dav of days? Did he bring hack that hoy friend who, mysteriously stopped calling on you around the season of Thankseiv- ing? You remember the ruy who had farseeine ideas. and who went so far as to see that Christmas was coming, : Earleen Lackett. Geraldine Walk- er and Evaneeline Thornton. alt from State Collewe, are here in town for the holidays. To all my friends and readers end James R. Wood, I wish a happy New Year. nique in the popular “Joe Bing- ham“ steps. . Although the affair was sup- posed to have been strietly “Min- erized” many visitors attended in- cluding Addison Rand, Bill Jarvis, and Earl Hyman. fe ‘The WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 29, 1934 ———$——— a | = = i f pee 5 ij For Studexts Sees All f a’ Agee j /j rs ae a Of Students | Knows All a \ ; | k A. . AboutStudents| Tells All 2G is Se > Wb = oS THE e c 0 Ht S * SS | r WINCHELL IN CARDOZO der—Ster Bing Orchestri <|| -live and leain | By JULIUS NEWMAN | pce ade father lbs: |e ie ea : a | py JOSEPH COVERTON || .. Remetiontutane | Sc Greetings, folks, greetings! Ap- preciation this column extends to all of its genial friends. I greet ‘you nineteen thirty-five, May pro- “gress keep its tryst alive, Nearly one year ago yours truly started this column in the Tribune. And just think I have only missed two issues, ... As you all know Christmas comes but once @ year and it brings many a sigh and tear, but as time goes on it brings cheer... . Now for the latest... . Armstrong High School donated its contribution to the unfortunate during the party tended to tots of the vicinity, | Ole Saint (Os- wald Wines) Nick greeted the children in ® friendly way, Even G. David Houston played the role of nurse-maid during the assembly. Audrey Greenfield tried to act sort of snooty when a certtin voung man winked*at her . , Alvin “Chick“ Webb seems interested in Alicia Lombre now. Is it really love? . . . Emma Smith, better Known as the “Shadow of ‘Arling- ton is thinking about a certain crooner now, And how she likes his voice. . . Bernard Lueas had better watch Walter Perkins or his girl friend will sidetrack him. Since the depression has been on, ‘Thelma Robinson his been feeding Daniel Parker left-over doughnuts. They are much cheaner now you know. . . Francis Weeks cannot keep Rip Wash off of her mind. William “Billy Kenny is in dear ole Baltimore during the holidays, And how he loves to be at home 80 the eats will not disturb him at night, . . Tt seems as though Mar- tha Winder. of Dunbar. is_ stil thinking of H. J... . Vickie Haw: kins left 9 certain party over in Anacostia after seeing Dorothy S T wonder why?. . .. Larralna Lan ders and Joseph Norris tried to nut something over an Hodfore Brown recently. Another. ease. of two-timine. folks... T wonder if Mildred Patterson is still think- ine about C. C.? T notice that she likes to walk O Stroat lately in hope of finding him, Sorry, sister but the holldays ave almost over and Rip Is very much attached to Goldie, . . Oneida Green and Doris S. are making a resolution this vear fo atey on of ‘automobiles, Tat's sew if it is true, .. Lillian Smith, charming young hostess of Linden Street. wae swell too. Only eee-nog. war served... .Well the time has come to sign off, Adios folks, pleasant dreams, CCC WOODEN SOLDIERS A big brown rat, (at lonst that is what Francis Plater, Thomas Ingram and Clarence Eidie call a mink), was caught, killed and stripped of his winter ¢-at which is now ready to be sold to pur- chase three little girls a Christmas present, Herman Slaughter has been aw- fully worried about a certain young Indy for the past week. She must undoubtedly be an angel for Slaughter wants to give un his Job as sunply sergeant in order to be with her. The boys in No. 3 barracks are rery much upset over the loss of Daniel Luckett, who gave up his $45 job as a leader because he be- came homesick. Lee Williams will have a nice bankroll to buy Christmas pres- ents. Thanks to a careless milk truck driver who ran into » cab in which he was riding, The cab company is comnromising with him with sum of money that has ‘not as vet been made public. |, Whether they are home-sick. love-sick or lazy, Sheiton Jackson, Clarence Tattle,” Woadlruw Goins, Norman Webb and ‘fies Barnes have been in the hospital for # week. Norman received a letter from Edna Carroll this, morning: so he Is going to work Monday. Hears all, sees all and knows all is the boys‘ opinion cf Richard (Dick) Robinson... William New- ton evidently does a lot of think- ing about Viola Serudbs, for he neldowt Nie. canytbing 1 sy a Hezekiah Berryman is working in the kitchen now and Freddie Fields is getting plenty fat .. . Shellie Wide Se ‘quite am expert at table tennis. but he hasn't got a ebance with Albert Sims who plavs every dav for saepeee of reducing. Ernest ¢ willingly pays # one dollar fine wrather than put wood in the recreation hall- If James Green would vent more time” ing to blow the bugle Fa time banging on the plano the boys would ae whe “to work and when when te Lg trolling; C7 = ee In tyle . ee —=with J ita Best Wishes for a Happ-y New Year WINCHELL IN CARDOZO By JULIUS NEWMAN «+. Before I forget as I did last week I wish my dear readers ® very happy New Year... FLASH It looks as if yours truly is be- coming a target for hoodlums as your writer was attacked last week by the well known sophomore (ames Watt) over a broad that wasn't worth taking your coat off for. . . In doing s however. the youngster stepped way out of his class but in all fairness we will and shall evedit (the small piece of change) with one good blow and maybe two ax one landed flush while your author had his hands in his pocket, . . Enough for euch trash, .. FLASH . . Orchids to 0. C. Thornton, heal of the sopho- mores, for staging the best party of the year . . The lights were low and the music mellow and so vou know what that means. . But let's get the highlight of the af- fair. . When told by the sponsor to go outside and claim thelr gen- tlemen friends, about a dozen girls rushed to the doors and among that croup were Camella Proctor and Flora Compton, . Both gisls were dissanpointed however, as Camelia‘s (Samuel Price) did not show up and also Flora’ (un- known) .. Haw! .. FLASH: Get this! .. ‘The most sorrowfnl firure at the party was none other than Ruby Lane. . .It seems as if her little love affair with Kermit Jones is a crash and little Alda Comp- ton. the siren of Cardozo has taken her place... James! my ker-chief so that T may dey my fears, Haw! +++ Got 2 peop at the honorable Ye. Count dobnsen and saw the Don't Stop Me _If You've Heard that the GREEN PARROT is sponsoring a ONE NITE CAB- ARET at THE MURRAY CA- SINO. You know what fun you ean have at a Cabarei—Well— sir, this ix going tc be much more fun! The Manager of the Green Parrot is bringing us one of the hottest Floor Shows Washington has ever scen. Don't ferget the night: Mon- day, New Year's Eve. The date: December. 31. The place: Mur- ray Casino. The time: 10 watil 7 ~. and the reason: a cood time. TM see you there. Make reser- vations in advance. I’hone, Dec. ‘5664. ‘Seesateaggsessestseatsaat: FRIENDLY FLOWER SHOP “... An Orchid To You"* or @ gardenia or roses for New Year's Eve or any of the holi- day parties. ‘The Friendly Flower Shop will make them in- fe the most crquisile corsage. ‘Their floral artists create such beautiful things... arrange the loveliest boxes |. . design the loveliest corsages. . . arrange the most exquisite pieces you've ever seen. Da stop by... and visit Miss 's lovely little shop. 1113 9th St., N.W. Met, 9548. suaraegegienietessicrneseseet: New Furniture for the New Year! Replace your old furniture, Stove, Blankets—Lamps and jukoonn the latest styles. Call LN 2090 between 5:30 and 8PM. Have your home furnished cn Credit. Terms to suit your pocketbook Great Leader—SterBing Orchestra ‘ - | RP PSP, - " \ | 2 x . ’ ‘ r : 44 Je oge ee i . ” aa eee S>” Claude “Hopkins, like Duke Ellington | 15° a Washing-€on contribution to the field 0 t bu > widely knowaa orchestras, returns to hi ‘ >» home town with his band tomortow (JFriday) { The former New" _ York Plantation Room gep- \ sib» «ations comes to the Howard for a week's atay, ‘reason why Sarah Martin ts so koofy over him, . « FLASH, Poor Sucker Bill, just how far will he 6° for every little whim of a dame? Just speaking of last Sunday night when one of these obliging gentle- men took six of us over the Mt. Vernon highway, then shot out to 58th Street in Deanwood and then back to Alexindria just because a certain college dame asked him to... And ‘tis ten to one she does not care whether he lives or dies. Well, it looks like Armenta Alston (Kate Smith) and Marion Alston (Ruth Etting) might go places in the jazz world if they would only put thety hands im the field. . Too Beautiful for Words— When you see the heliday dee- orations given by the Brown Sign Co., you'll say the hall was beautiful, What a Christmas ‘Tree! What artis- tically decorated band stands! And what soft light. The scene was just too beautiful for weeds. Watch: Brown Buddies, Phi Del- ta Cappa; Bachelor Benedicts and Appomattox. Bissstesstiirisstastsrtisttet & 5 G BUD DRESS SHOP 1206 G St., N. We “, +. Stop The Press!” + Headline news! Bud is having a “Holiday Clearance Sale.” Stunning: silh dresses at $1.95... regularly $9.95 in sizes 12 to 20. The Bud Dress Shop ix also “sale-ing" another group of “handpicked” formal, dinuer and daytime dres- ‘wes at equally important saving. Yeu'll find leading American and Parisian styles. Kegularly $6.93, $7.98, $8.98 and $9.98 This’ is a sale you shouldn't miss! Hurry in early tomorrow! 1206 G St., N.W. srosennnnnenessencanenennazta REPUBLIC GARDENS ‘Take it Easy ‘Treat yourself right for New Year's. Gather the family and your guests together and go to THE REPUBLIC, 1358 You St, N.W., for one of those Turkey Dinners. Other delieacies, too numerous to mention will he served with their tempting meals, Also all kinds ef drinks. Don't forget it—REPUBLIC 1355 You Sireet, NAW, Heard them squeal at the Sopho- moore dance, . And while they squaealed, One Mr, Tracy pretend- edt that he was being made sick, ned between you and me it was omy prctence. . Will somebody tel George Wright to put a little more tine on his books Instend of attending midnight shows?, It ig <n the old report card. . . Scal- Howes to the youngsters, who at the Sophomroe dance ruled in favor of one Miss Higgans over the love- ly ‘Hol Dougan in the singing corstest, .. Helen had her beat by 2 nile, FLASH . . An electric sheek is nothing compared to the theme yours truly received jast “ou are Invited” An invitation is, always ex- ei€ ing—but this one is doubly so = ‘icmund’s Department Store is having an “After Christ. Sawle" which begins next week— areal you are invited. Sigmund’s, 736 Th St, NW, have many beautiful Dresses and Coats just arriving from New York. Get yoour New Year's Dress at Sig- mmnand’s, Use your Gift Money. ‘Nutteeasgseateeaeassassssese ¥ ; J 9] SS ee Foe Ppa le oe { COTTON CLUB “E@'s lime to step out” “The girls are wise to yousmen w Beo've been wondering for days .~ = « Where to take them. They kmmeow from experience that it newest and should be THE COT- Tee CLUB. Take her break- fat daicing at this swanky club. Veoammy Myles and bis Contes Chesh band have what it tikes te pul a gala evening. gorges. Yeou'll simply adore the enchant- inge “hey-hey xpot.” | Manager Greer has a New Year's sdrprise for vou. Call North 9993 for remaining thietesseetenecenssteestost GREEN PARROT 1218 U St. NW. “The liner was Perfect”... yerns'll sy when you go dining at Thee (ireen Parrot Dining Room, er you can enjoy an unburied laxmcheon, or you can gite a pri- ym@e parly there in the exening. Thee food js expeciatly delicious: ly prepared—for this fine res- (aeerant is under the ‘manage- mess of Mr, Beales. 1218 You 6 Be os STR rere She’s A He . EMERSON SYLVESTER ‘This female impersonator is direct from the World’s Fair in Chicago, appearing nightly in. Pheladelphia, where the style of entertainment he (or she) has is too much, Sunday when he paid a friendly visit to Julia Wilson's residence and was at once pounced upon by the head of the house (Mrs. Wil- son) for featuring her levely daughters in this column, . Now how do you like that? . . .And so the old maestro hears the whistle which means quitting time, . . So, long... eee Fat an apple on going to bed, and you'll keep the doctor from earning his bread, accede treet Doubt whom you will, but never yoursélf—Boree, =| — ae ae a a r (a fd ITA MOSS ee HOLLYWOOD SHOES Cor. 7th & Florida Ave, N.W. Shoes for the Family “Cross Your Instep With Gold or Silver” stunning new evening slippers that will go with your New Year's Eve evening gown , . + san be found by the dozen in the Hollywood Shoe Store. You'll adore the rare heauty of these korgeous dancing slippers—that can he dyed to mateh your xowe Price begins at $1.98... ‘seneeressansentenneseenan START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT AND STROLL THRU THESE SHOPS WITH ZITA ies It has been a privilege for me to give you the bargain tips that appear on this page from S_ time to time. Tam hoping that = yea have found as much profit hy patronizing these merchants as it has been a pleasure me to tell yon of them. you go shopping with me ing 19352 I hope you will — A HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR THE STORE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY The National PHONE National 6516 7th Street at H.N.W. to its Patrons and Friends SIXTEEN As Kind to Us in 1935 as He has been in the Past .... Year, so that everyone will sing with sincerity "Happy Am I." ELDER SOLOMON LIGHTFOOT MICHAUX WJSV Church of God At this Season Our Spirit of Gratitude Goes Out to our many Friends and Patrons who Made it Possible for Us to Serve you! Happy New Year to All! John T. Rhines and Company MORTICIANS 3rd and I Sts. S. W. Season's Greetings JACKSON'S SERVICE STATION WISH TO THANK THEIR MANY FRIENDS FOR THEIR PATRONAGE AND WISH THEM A VERY PROSPEROUS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR Prompt Service Cheapest Prices Four Pumps All-Night Service 11th and TEA STREETS, N.W. NORTH 9645 Season's Greetings Our sincere wish is that our friends and patrons may have a very Prosperous and Happy New Year It Pays to Visit Mme. W. R. Dudley's Beauty Shoppe Prompt Service Experienced Operator MARCEL WAVING Your Satisfaction is Our Delight 465 FLORIDA AVENUE, N. W. NORTH 8149 HOURS: 9 TO 5 Mme. W. R. Dudley's Beauty Shoppe Prompt Service Experienced Operators MARCEL WAVING Your Satisfaction is Our Delight 465 FLORIDA AVENUE, N. W. NORTH 8149 HOURS: 9 TO 9 Use Mme. Dudley's Beauty Preparations for lovelier hair and skin Greetings from THE STORE THAT The Na 7th Street The WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 29. 1934 We Wish You and Yours INDUSTRIAL BANK OF WASHINGTON Extend Season's Greetings To All Let us help to make 1935 a prosperous year for you INDUSTRIAL BANK OF WASHINGTON 11th and U Sts., N. W. THOMAS FRAZIER & COMPANY EXTEND Season's Greetings to all Our Patrons and FRIENDS CALL ★ WHEN GRIEF COMES THOMAS FRAZIER AND COMPANY 389 R. I. AVE. 723TST.N.W. ★ N 1213 7796 9847 We have the U.S. Government Contract to bury Soldiers and Sailors for 1934-35 Season's Greetings From Wagman's Wine & Liquor Store To His Patrons and Friends You are always welcome at Wagman's 9th & Fla. Ave. North 1269 Greetings from the Greetings from the DUNBAR THEATRE AVES YOU MONEY ional W YEAR A. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAST PATRONAGE FOR 1935 WE GUARANTEE YOU BIGGER AND "BETTER ENTERTAINMENT." Howard Theatre T Street at 7th Tribune ings from the Washington Tribu Subscri HE COLORED "ESSO" DEALER OF WASHINGTON, ISH ALL OF OU ENDS and PATR HAPPY NEW YEAR! O" DEALERS GTON, OF OUR PATRONS NEW R! THE COLORED "ESSO" DEALERS OF WASHINGTON, WISH ALL OF OUR FRIENDS and PATRONS A HAPPY NEW YEAR! TRIPPLE SERVICE STATION 813 Fla., N. W. Phone: DEC. 4039 L. H. Singleton, Prop. M. T. Whiting, Prop. 11th & V Sts N Phone: North 4798 8 a. m. to 10 p. m. Every Night CLOMAX SERVICE STATION S. CAPITOL STREET at M St. Phone: LINC. 8118 erman Avenue AT COLUMBIA ROAD PHONE COL. 10110 VICE STATION, Sherman Ave BROWN'S SERVICE STATION, Sherman Avenue AT COLUMBIA ROAD PHONE COL. 10110 SUBURBAN CLUB Pale Dry Ginger Ale COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SHOP WE REPAIR ANYTHING ELECTRICAL Robt. "Bob" Williams. Prop. GUARANTEED K RADIO APPLIANCES GUARANTEED RADIO SERVICE 649 FLA. AVE., N.W. NORTH 9613 For Successful Entertaining: Insert Your Want Ads in DINNER SIZE, NOW 10c A Superfine Washington Product 1310 Ridge Place S.E. LInc. 0243 WASHINGTON TRIBUNE Greetings from Washington WE THE COLORED OF W WISH ALL FRIENDS a A HAP YI PHILIP A. TOLSON REFILL With ESSOLIN At One Of These REFILL With ESSOLIN At One Of These "STANDARD" ESSO DEALER JONES' SERVICE STATION Georgia Avenue At V St., N.W. Phone: North 9121 "The Station of Personal Service" 5th & R Sts., N.W. Phone: North 9674 JONES SERVICE STATION Georgia Aven At V St., N.W. Phone: North 9121 O. W. MADDEN SERVICE STATION 4931 GRANT STREET, N.E. (Across from Suburban Gardens) Phone: LINC. 8371 BROWN'S SERVICE STAT BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL "We Wish you and yours HAPPY NEW YEAR Subscribe for 1935 BELTRAN BARKER 11th & V Sts N.W. Phone: North 4798 8 a. m. to 10 p. m. Every Night TWO 4,000 WOMEN IN TEXAS FIGHTING LYNCHING MOBS Murders by Gangs in State Reduced 80 Per Cent in 25 Years FORT WORTH, Texas — That 22,000 Southern white women have joined the Association of Southern Women for the Prevention of Lynching, and that more than two hundred sheriffs in Southern states have pledged their efforts to the same end, were stated at the meeting here of the State Interracial Commission and the Texas branch of the women's anti-lynching association. It was reported that the association has more than 4,000 signed members in the state and that 38 Texas sheriffs and other officers have personally signed the Association's pledge. Reports as to interracial conditions were made from various sections of the state, and Dr. Channing H. Tobias, of New York, national secretary of the Y. M. C. A., delivered an address upon the general situation. Another speaker was Mrs. Jessie Daniel Ames, director of Woman's Work of the Commission on Interracial Cooperation and organizer of the association from its organization in Atlanta in 1930 to its present proportions of 22,000 signed members in 961 counties and 2,537 communities throughout the Southern states. It was shown that there has been a reduction of 80 per cent in the lynching record of Texas in the past twenty years, from thirty-one for the five years beginning in 1915 to six for the five-year period beginning in 1930. The association set its goal a lynchless year in Texas in 1935, and will seek to sign up the sheriff of every county and two thousand additional men and women. It was reported that every candidate for governor in the recent democratic primary had been interrogated by the Association as to whether, if elected, he would do everything in his power to prevent mob violence and that all had answered satisfactorily. 5-YEAR-OLD PRIZE WINNER COLORED Little Girl Prints Her Way to Victory Over Contestants Under 12 Little Miss Francine Louise Miller, 1302 C Street, Southeast, winner of the third prize in a contest recently held by a local daily newspaper, is colored although no mention was made of the fact when the prize-winners were announced last Saturday. The child, only 5 years of age, was recipient of a check for $5 for her effort in an essay contest in which the contestants, all under 12, were required to write on "Why You Know There is a Santa Claus." Little Francine, being of such tender years, does not write long-had. She does, however, print whatever she desires to be read. Parents and friends of the family were surprised when the little girl was returned a prize-winner in a contest in which only she exhibited any interest. Railroad Czar Denies Color Bar Policy NEW YORK—In reply to the query of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People last week concerning the shelving of five Negro statistical workers in keeping with the alleged color bar policy of the Interstate Commerce Commission's Washington office to which they should have been transferred from New York, John L. Rogers, assistant to Joseph B. Eastman, Federal Coordinator of Transportation, denies any color discrimination. "I know of no such policy" he writes, "and . . . the Interstate Commerce Commission has nothing to do with the employment of individuals by the office of the Federal Coordinator of Transportation." Transient Beaten Thomas Johnson. 25. transient, residing at the Transient Bureau, 649 N Street, Northwest, told police he was beaten with an iron stove shaker by J. H. Smith, another transient, known as "Full Fashion Slim." Tuesday. Johnson was treated at Freedmen's Hospital. JARVIS FOR THE BEST FUNERAL SERVICE Call North 3815 JARVIS Funeral Church 1132 U Street, N.W. Despondent Man Tries Suicide Christmas Eve Apparently despondent while everyone else was filled with the Yuleide spirit, Leon Polk, 29, 136 Randolph Street, Northwest, attempted to commit suicide, police say, Monday evening by cutting himself with a knife. The man was later treated at Freedmen's Hospital for stab wounds of the stomach. WILSON ATTACKED AT EIKS MEETING WILSON ATTACKED AT EIKS MEETING (Continued from page 1) so as to adhere to the spirit of fair play of the order. He told the audience how he and a U. S. Marshal remained in front of Mr. Wilson's home at 1813 Vernon Street until 11 p.m., Wednesday in order to serve papers on the Elk leader. Mr. Wilson was out of the city and the papers could not be served until Thursday morning. Jones Not. A Candidate "His lordship was in bed, but we had the personal satisfaction of getting him up and seeing the papers placed in his hand." said Mr. Dyson. The speaker also declared that 50 per cent of the acts of the grand exalted ruler "would not stand the acid test in any court." In closing Mr. Dyson proposed Herbert Jones, past exalted ruler, "as the next grand exalted ruler." Mr. Jones, who is the lodges' selection for general chairman of the convention committee, declared he was not a candidate for the position. He was given a big ovation when he arose to speak. He reviewed the fight of the lodges which led up to the present court action and stated that Mr. Wilson owed him the post which the lodges have given him as (Jones) has more than proven himself a true friend of the order and the grand exalted ruler. Hueston Present Following the opening of the meeting the Elks Band played "The Last Roundun" after which a member yelled "Down with Mussolini." William C. Hueston, a member of Mr. Wilson's staff and grand commissioner of education, and John F. Ross, grand inner guard, were seated in the audience and invited to the platform by Mr. Jones. The hand struck up "There's No Place Like Home" as they were escorted to the rostum. Attorney Armond W. Scott, past exalted ruler and candidate for the judgeship of the Municipal Court, hit high salaried officers in the order and stated that when he left the position as grand exalted ruler there was a total of $100,000 in the treasury. Hits "Waseful Spending" Hits "Wasteful Spending" Past Grand Exalted Ruler Samuel E. Jones also took a crack at wasteful spending of the order's funds and stated that it took $13,000 to finance the grand lodge sessions for a few days in Richmond due to the waste and the method of the grand exalted ruler in paying large committees $7 per day to support him. He stated that since the size of these committees have been decreased it only cost $5,000 to run a grand lodge session now. He stated that there was a balance of $83,700 in the treasury at the Cleveland convention and now the balance is about $13,000. Says Wilson Gets $13,000 William H. Shields, recording secretary of Morning Star Lodge, declared that Wilson is paid $5,000 per year salary and given $8,000 for expenses. "There is no other order that has its head running to races, 'ambling and handling its funds,' said Mr. Shields. Dr. Herbert E. Marshall, member of Morning Star, said that every effort should be made to "crush every obstacle in the way of improving the order." Cortez Jeters, secretary of the convention committee appointed by the lodges, stated that the way the order was run was distasteful to him for some time "and I never hope to sit in any grand lodge session under Wilson." Opposed Wilson Mr. Peters said that he was one of the first to vote against Mr. Wilson's re-election. William H, Davis, past exalted ruler of Columbia Lodge, who was recently dismissed as district deputy, pledged his support to the order. The new lodge being formed was attacked by several speakers and the "cut rate fee" of $1.50, is expected to be challenged when the lodge seeks to be taken into the order. Dr. Holden Taken Ill Dr. Leo A. Holden, was taken ill while delivering his speech and had to be assisted from the platform. His paper was read by Mr. Jones. After a short stay in an ante-room Dr. Holden recovered sufficiently to take his place on the platform, but he did not speak again. A telegram was read to the audience from Allen A. C. Griffith, exalted ruler of Morning Star, who was called to Philadelphia on business. Before the meeting members of both lodges staged a parade through the street to the hall. Charles Richardson, of Morning Star Lodge, was master of ceremonies. The fight on Mr. Wilson began when the grand exalted ruler appointed Dr. Charles Fisher, general chairman. The lodges claim they had the right to make the selection and is standing by their appointee, Herbert Jones. The WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 29, 1934 MORE SPORTS WILLIAM WHEEELER, JR. Letter men of the 1934-35 Shaw University football squad recently elected William Wheeler, Jr., Wilmington, North Carolina, captain of next year's team. Wheeler, although unusually light, weighing about 160 pounds, has been regular end on the varsity team for three years. What he lacks in weight and power is compensated for in speed, agressiveness, determination, and an ability to guess in what direction the opponent's next play is going. Sammy Slaughter Kayoed by Lou Brouliard Pittsburgh, Pa.—Sammy Shaughter, one time pride and joy of Terre Haute, Indiana Negroes, was on the receiving end of a technical knucklehand administered by Lou Brouillard, white, of this city, in the annual Christmas Day Show, here Tuesday. Referee Red Robinson stopped the punching match in the fourth round because of a badly cut left eye suffered by Slaughter. Brouillard., who weighed seven pounds less than his 165-pound Negro opponent, dropped Slaughter in the second for a short count and was far ahead in points at the time the bout ended. New Orleans Workout of Tigers Attracts Throng New Orleans, La.—The Tuskegee Institute football team, eight times Southern Conference champions and three times National Champions since 1923, passed through here today to Houston, Texas, where the Tigers will play the Panthers of Prairie View College on January 1. The game will be played at the beautiful Buffalo Stadium in Houston. The Tuskegee team halted here long enough to stage a workout in one of the local parks and attracted such a large crowd of spectators that many thought a real game was in progress. '35 Tigers Meet Ky. State After Soldier Field Game TUSKEEGE INSTITUTE, Ala.—Tuskegee will play seven Southern Conference football games in 1935, according to announcement made today by R. S. Darnaby for the committee on the regulation of athletics. South Carolina State College will come to the Bowl for the opening game on October 5. The Tuskegee-Morris game will be played in Atlanta on October 12. The annual Tuskegee-Wilberforce Classic will be played at Soldier Field in Chicago on October 19. Before returning to the Institute, Tuskegee will meet Kentucky State College in Louisville. The game will be a feature attraction on the Kentucky State College schedule and is expected to attract followers of the Kentucky team from all sections of the State. Morristown High School Approved by S. A. C. S. S. MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — Upon the recommendation of the Tennessee State Committee on Approval of Secondary Schools, the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, recently voted to approve the Morristown Normal and Industrial College High School Department for the present year. This is a signal honor which comes to Morristown College at this time and speaks well for spirit and enthusiasm which has marked the efforts of the new administration, headed by President E. C. Paustian, and the cooperation between faculty and staff and students alike. Wilberforce Scratched from Hornets '35 Schedule MONTGOMERY, Ala.. - The Alabama State Football Hornets of 1935 will play almost an all-conference schedule according to the tentative schedule released this week by Athletic Director C. Johnson Dunn following the recent Southern Conference Session at Tallahassee. The same opponents as faced this past season are found on the 1935 card with the exception of Wiberforce, and the undefeated Talladega College JOIN OUR CHRISTMAS CLUB Club Closes Jan. 5, 1935 INDUSTRIAL BANK OF WASHINGTON 11th & U Sts. N. W. 35 OUT FOR UNION BASKETBALL TEAM Eight Veterans Include Edgar Lee, Washington Boy, Last Year's Star RICHMOND, Va.—When Coach Henry B. Hucles issued the call for basketball candidates, eight lettermen and twenty-seven hopefuls responded. The lettermen reporting for practice were: Reginald C. Davenport, co-captain and former Wendell Phillips High School (Chicago) star; James A. Brinkley, Jr., co-captain and former Armstrongs (Richmond) star; James O. "Chief" Warfield; Robert "Wop" Whitaker; Grafton F. "Fox" Mitchell, Taylor E. Jones; Edgar P. Lee and Maurice S. Lee. The "hopefuls" were: Elmer E. Howard, former captain of Textile High School (New York), Arthur Wilson, George Coleburn, Martin Dewalt, Frederick Brown, Daniel Brown, William Johnson, Wendell Shelton, Ottway Thompson, Samuel Smith, John Jones, Frank James, Talmadge Watkins, Orville Ferguson, Elam Banks, Nelson Green, Samuel Jenkins, Samuel Calloway, Clyde McDaniel, Leon Armistead, Ryland Jones, Morris Hattchett, Kearney and Marshall Thirty-five Men Bear 'Kegee Colors to Prairie View TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, Ala. Thirty-five football players, who will make the trip to Houston, Texas, for game with Prairie View College at Buffalo, Stadium in Houston on January 1, were named today by Cleve L. Abbott, director of athletics and head coach at Tuskegee Institute. Texas College Play Puts Spice in S. W. Conference MARSHALL, Tex.—The Southwestern Athletic Conference enjoyed its most sensational football race in years when Texas College, under the direction of A. W. Munford, former Wilberforce star quarter assisted by Rettig, another Wilberforce luminary via Bishop College won the undisputed championship for the first time in the history of the Tyler school. Sporting just enough veteran members to form a nucleus for a championship team, Munford inserted a freshman here and there to make up one of the country's most formidable elevens. Cuban Heavyweight Wins HAVANA, Cuba (ANP)—Victory on a technical knockout in the fourth round was awarded Young Herrera, colored heavyweight title holder of Cuba here, Sunday night, ever Salvatore Ruggirelli, of New York. Ruggirelli sustained a broken bone in his left shoulder which was the cause of the bout being stopped. Victorious COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (ANP)—People's M.E. Church girls' basketball team defeated Pueblo, 28 to 5, Saturday night. Miss Elizabeth Bryant, a high school senior, led the Spring girls with 12 points. Others who turn- ed in credible performances were Misses Samantha Stanley, Emma Williams and Cecelia Harris Miner Victor Over Union Station Red Caps The Miner Teachers' College quintet defeated the Union Station Red Caps, 54-27, last Tuesday afternoon. The winners were superior through, piling up 30 points in the first half while holding their opponents to 17. English Drops Decision to Johnny Risco TOLEDO, Ohio, (ANP) —Harry English, colored heavy-weight, figh-norspaap pinoo-uq u poddoop nai here Wednesday night to Johnny Risko, the Cleveland "Baker Boy" in a hard fought encounter, English was knocked down with a right to the jaw for a count of nine in the second round. FURNISHED APARTMENTS SMALL 2-ROOM APARTMENT. Furnished. No children. Gas electricity included. $23.50 month. 1349 V St., N.W. Evenings. FURNISHED ROOMS FURNISHED ROOM. — Refine young woman or couple. All conveniences. 1740 Tea St., N.W. Apt. 3. Decatur 1957 before 11 a.m. or after 9 p.m. CARS FOR SALE ESSEX CAR. in good condition Price to suit. 1725 T St., N.W. Apt. 2. Pot. 2860. LEGAL NOTICES LEWIS DOBY Attorney J. FRANKLIN WILSON, Attorney, 2000, 11th St., N.W. SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT of Columbia — Holding Probate Court, No. 47, 256. Administration. This is to Give Notice: That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court, the Letters Testamentary on the estate of Archer H. Gunn, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the notice of legally authorized to the subscriber, on the same day of December, A.D. 1935; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 3rd day of December, 1934. Dorothy L. Gunn Holmes, A. & M. College, Tallahassee, Florida. Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. Guy Dismissal (Continued from page 1 ) representing Guy in the second case. had his client enter a plea of "not guilty" and waived preliminary examination. As a result Guy was bound over to the grand jury. Both counts grew out of Guy's alleged visit to the fashionable S Street home of his mother-in-law on an occasion when his wife had gone to the home of her parent and had failed to return as promptly as she had been told by her husband. Police declare that the enraged man literally wrecked the place. Doors, fixtures and furniture were allegedly destroyed and damaged, some irreparably, by Guy as he made his way from one room to another through the house. Bar Association Would Retain Given as Judge The Washington Bar Association headed by Attorney Thurman L. Dodson, president, endorsed Judges Commercial PRINTING Depression days should make you realize the need of more publicity. You can't afford to depend on the trade that is based n friendship. Advertise yourself. Our Commercial Printing will help you. MURRAY BROS. 920 U ST. N.W The Casino is conveniently located on U STREET, between 9th & 10th, N.W. IN MEMORIAM Sacred to the memory of the late Rev. Robert Johnson, who not only built the Metropolitan Baptist Church but pastored successfully for 33 years. He was noted for his dedication to the city. Having been a teacher as well as a preacher, many of the members of our church as well as others attended his private school and thereby were successful in education. To this private school was added laker the first incorrigible school to be operated in the city. Many of the pupils who were suspended from the public schools were entered in his private school and educated as a pastor he was loved by his members, for he always had a pleasant word and a smile for everyone. He worked hard to build the large edifice that at present occupies the church. He was at Howard University and was quite humble to those in need. He passed peacefully away December 18, 1983. METROPOLITAN BAPSTEST CHURCH Rev. E. C. SMITH, Pastor Deacon George W. Smith, Chairman of Deaconss Rev. Moses W. D. Norman, A.B., A.M. D.D. LL. D., was born in the hills of North Carolina in August 27, 1861. He received his high education in the local schools of Plymouth which resulted in a great sacrifice to his parents. Moses and Caroline Neman. At the age of 19 years he joined the Lily of the Valley, where he was ordained a minister, which marker the beginning of his life's work as a preacher and a teacher. Beginning 1858 he pastored many churches in Vail Valley where he was called to the pastorate of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, Washington, D. C. The congregation responded to progressive leadership and now enjoys a membership of many churches and an eloquent as well as popular preacher. The death of the Rev. M. W. D. Norman, D.D., on the 26th day of December, 1928, removed from the scene of action one of the ables. Baptist leaders in the country, Heinrich Hahn, and to the Metropolitan Baptist Church in particular cannot be estimated. He was as the rugged Alps mountain towering above its mountains, powerful and commanding. He was magnificence and sublime in its grandeur. Rev. Norman became pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church April 10, 1905. From that time until the day he died, he served so faithfully and zealously, and by his example, the Baptist Church to prosper in peace and Christian union. Many were added to the membership of the church. To his church he was a leader, a shepherd and a pilot. Upon the church and the echever of his voice in claion tones will forever resound from the walls within where he so earnestly declared the unalterable Truths of "God" Baptist TRAPTIST CHURCH Rev. E. C. Smith, Pastor George W. Smith, Chairman of Deacons Ralph Given, white, to succeed himself on the bench of the Police Court, following a meeting of the association, late last week. Gudge Given, whose term expired December 18, has gained no little favor for his impartial judgment in cases in which he presides. For that reason the bulk of lawyers who do a large part of their practicing in Police Court were emphatic in their praises of the former prosecuting attorney. In 1741 was the second insurrection of slaves in New York City. The population at that time was 12,000 whites, and 2,000 cqlored. Thirteen conspirators were burned alive, 18 hanged, and 80 transported. BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL Mr. Chols Says: Book Your Winter Dates at the MURRAY CASINO Man Held Up and Robbed of $775 by Three Youths George Burnett, 429 H Street, was the greatest single loser to holdup men during the preChristmas rush. Burnett reported to police that he was held up near Seventh and O Streets, Thursday night, by three young men who robbed him of $775. Police are looking for the robbers. Did You Know?— 1 Detroit banks over disbursed $84,000,000 for Christmas. The Federal Grand Jury of New York returned indictments against operators of the ship in the Morro Castle disaster The U. S. Supreme Court has decided that a land grand college may subject its students to undergo military training. The White House now has a new set of officers. When the Duke of Kent married a Greek princess the word obey was left out and cherish substituted. The National Assembly of Turkey has decided that any woman over 30 years old is eligible for election to the Chamber of Deputies. A Jew captained one of the teams in Cincinnati in the drive to raise $5000 for the Y. M. C. A. You may take a first-class trip around the world for $834 In Assuan, Egypt, it has not rained for 21 years. Saving deposits in all banks in the United States rose 3½ per cent in the year ending June 30. The production of electricity for the week increased 8.4 per cent. Country re-organization is a live and active issue in nearly every state in the Union. Prisoners in Germany are not allowed to receive any Christmas presents Man-sized potatoes are grown by farmers on the Shattuck irrigation project near Idaho Falls, Idaho, averaging more than 11 lbs. each. Seven popatatoes looking like watermelons were on display. Col. E. R. Bradley, of the Idle Hour Farm, is the only man that ever had four horses win Kentucky Derbies. That recently seventy-one persons were charged with plotting against Soviet officials and sixty-six were executed. England has one automobile for every 35 persons, while the United States has one to every 5. J. H. Hilton, young Oxford graduate, has been appointed by the Government of Cyprus to care for all ancient buildings in the colony. Mr. Chols Book Yo KEETS ATTEMPTS TO AVOID WIFE'S ALIMONY PLEA Realtor Asks Court to Ignore Request for Financial Aid to Mate Continuing his assault on charges flung at him by his estranged wife, Mrs. Lumina N. Keets, 617 Florida Avenue, Northwest, Samuel H Keets, well-known local realtor appealed to the courts early this week, to ignore an application for temporary alimony filed by his suing mate late last week. Mr. Keets, who operates real estate offices at 915 U Street, Northwest, accused Mrs. Keets of seeking money from him to care for their son, who in spite of his marriage is permitted to live at the Florida Avenue home which he provides for Mrs. Keets. The defendant had been described as receiving substantial income from several pieces of real estate in the petition filed by Mrs. Keets. She listed properties he operated as rentals, rooming houses and hotel's, and averred that he was earning an amount sufficient to provide for her and their son. A few weeks prior to the filing of the petition, Mrs. Keets had named her husband defendant in a suit which accused him of desertion and adultery. Miss Phyllis Anne Hodge, 601 M Street, Northwest, was named as co-respondent. Just as his wife did in her application, Mr. Keets listed what he believed to be her income. He declared Mrs. Keets receives $47.50 monthly as a char-woman at the Senate Office Building together with between $25 and $40 as a substitute teacher. Many a girl danced all evening with a five foot four in a four pump and all without a single frown. Extend Holiday Greetings by TELEPHONE BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CARITAL YOUR STAR and YOU By ABBE' WALLACE Youngest Mentalist on the American Stage NOTE: Your question answered in this paper—ONLY when a clipping of this column is enclosed in your letter. For private reply—send a quarter (25c) and a self-addressed, stamped envelope, for my NEW ASTROLOGY-READING—and receive by return mail FREE advice on three (3) questions. Sign your FULL NAME, BIRTH DATE, and CORRECT ADDRESS. Send all letters to Abbe Wallace, care of WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, 920 U Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. PHYSICIANS FORM SCHOLARSHIP CLUB TO AID STUDENTS Dr. C. Herbert Marshall is Elected President of New Organization District of Columbia and vicinity met last Thursday night and formed a school scholarship club, the primary object of which will be to offer opportunity to energetic students coming out of high school, to further their studies in college. This group realizes that there are numerous youths who finish high school and must stop their schooling due to economic conditions of their parents. The club proposes to offer several scholarships each year at Howard University to such individuals. The club was named The Physicians Scholarship Club of the District of Columbia and began with an initial membership of forty-two physicians of Washington. The officers elected for a term of two years were as follows: Dr. C. He-bert. Marshall Jr., president; Dr. Lecount R. Matth- hews, vice-president; Dr. W. Henry Greene, secretary and Dr. A. D. Carr, treasurer. The executive committee is com- posed of the above officers and Dr. F. D. Whitby. Dr. Donald Mc Har- per. Dr. Chas. F. West and Dr. J. Francis Dyer. The other members of the club are Drs. S. Askiss, G. L. Adams, W. E. Adams, H. L. Ashley, P. L. Cornish. Chas. B. Fisher, W. A. Goodloe, U. L. Houston, Albert R. Hughes, Howard Jackson, Lawrence W. Jackson, P. T. Johnson, E. S. Jones, R. Frank Jones, T. Edward Jones, Jesse A. Keene, R. S. Lane, W. G. Lofton, Grant Lucas, Hamilton S. Martin, R. Spurgeon Penn. W. J. Pinkard Paul E. Piper, R. U. Plummer Robt. Porter, J. E. Triggs, Jas. E. Walker, Wm. H. Welch, E. C. Wigins, Cern Wilkerson, E. L. Williams, C. W. Wade, and Tolly Spriggs. The club will hold its meeting quarterly and there will be a banquet after each meeting. M. S.—What shall I do about the man that I am going wih, and does he mean anything in my life? Ans. You realize now that you made a mistake in getting yourself tied up with this married man, and he has proven to you he does not care anything about you by repeatedly telling you things that were not true. I suggest that you drop him and forget about him, the sooner the better R. R. L.—Will I be successful in finding the position that I want this year? Ans: I don't believe you will be able to find a position teaching this year, but that doesn't mean that you should give up hope of ever finding a teaching position. Send in your application to all the schools in your part of the state that you are interested in, and I believe you will find the job you want next year C. V. McN.—What is the cause of the trouble that my children have? Ans: It won't be necessary for you to take your two children to a doctor. They have a habit all children would have if their parents didn't take the time and trouble to break them of it. If you desire further information as to how to stop this little trouble I suggest that you write me for a private reply. C. H.L.—Should I do what I have in mind or wait? Ans: If you are sure you will be able to go to college in one more year, then that is the thing for you to do. But if you are not sure, then I suggest that you go ahead to the junior college and further your education that much. Perhaps at that time, you will be able to transfer to the senior college, and in that way you won't lose any time out of school. H. L.—What is this that I found in my food that I was eating? Ans: Very often those little pearls are found in oysters, but it is so small and so irregular in shape that it is worthless. To be of any value it would have to be larger, a different color and perfectly formed. Race Cannot Become Great Until it Recognizes its Talent By NORA NEAL HURSTON Thinking about this sun-burst of Negro art that is going to do so much for Americia and the world in general, reminds me of a story. It wasn't told to me but I heard that one time a Negro from Longwood, Florida, was over-persuaded to go up to Jacksonville on a trip. He got off the train and went on down Bay Street to Main. He got theres and stood and looked at all the tall houses and the traffic and his mouth fell open and he said, "Well, if the world is any bigger than this, I don't want to see it." Which means nothing except it be to point out that human beings change their concepts slowly, and the Negroes of America are not exceptional along those lines. in spite of the nation of the iron cow enough to care persons who England to putinental elega the greater natural and u He was despies that have Shakespeare grew through period and labors of shee ance upon Enge lore that he civilization. Y fairies, Puck Night celebrate Night observa a part of En We hear a great deal these days about culture and in that connection the name of William Shakespeare is certain to be mentioned, so I might just as well drag it in. Along in 1066 William, the Conqueror, fell upon England and conquered it. He was a thorough man. He enslaved the British and put iron collars around their necks—the beginning of a serfdom that lasted many centuries. It wasn't that the iron collars were so enduring, but the effect of the mastersy that the collars represented. The English mind got the habit of looking up to the Norman conquerors. People slaved and starved in English, but dined and took all pleasures strickly in French. It required nearly five hundred years for an Englishman to regain enough self-respect to consider beauty of any kind except in Norman form and Norman terms. Being English never came into fashion before the reighs of that doughty Welsh family known as the Tudors. And, of course, nobody dreamed of writing a line of literature in the dialect of the licked and lowly Englishman. Any thought worth its salt had to be embalmed in French or Latin, French, because it was the language of conquerors, it being held that the language of such valiant men with swell biting steel must of necessity be beautiful. And there was corporal as well as intellectual power behind that Latin too. Chaucer Different Until Chaucer; He saw the beauty of his own language in spite of the scorn in which it was held and he used it as a mold for his immortal "Canterbury Tales." It is a long time between Chaucer and Shakespeare, but in spite of that, P. H. B.-Is my wife right in what she has been telling me? what she has been telling me? Ans. Your wife was right when she told you that the owner of the business was trying to charge you too much for it. The store is small and doesn't bring in much profit monthly. It is worth about $300 but I wouldn't advise you to give any more than that amount. A. A.—Will I make my grade this year, and what do you see in the future for me? Ans: You are allowing your mind to dwell on the boy friends too much and if you want to pass your work this year you will have to spend more time studying your lessons. Why don't you be a bit more considerate of the other people in your house? L. R. S.—Do you think it would be all right for me to do what I have planned to do? Ans: You are not married to the man that you are living with now so if you care to make a change I don't see that it would be any worse. But I would advise you to be sure that C. B. loves you enough to give you a square deal; the man you are with has been pretty nice to you. C. Y.—Can you tell me who stole my car, and how can I get it back? Ans: It seems to me that your car was stolen about two weeks ago, but I believe that it was wrecked and burned the same night that it was stolen. If you will inquire at the police station, I believe you can find out where the accident occurred M. N. C.—When will I get the money that I am expecting? Ans: It wasn't necessary for you to hire a lawyer to collect your husband's insurance money and when you get the money in about a week, I believe that you will find that your lawyer's fee has taken over half of your money. C. B. B—Where is my dog? Is she all right? Ans: You knew what condition your dog was in, and you should have made arrangements for her. She is in your neighbor's basement, and I believe you will find that she has a very fine litter of setter pigs. in spite of the enhanced prestige of the nation generally, the memory of the iron collar was still strong enough to cause the majority of persons who affected literature in England to prefer the florid, continental elegance of Ben Jonson to the greater genius of the more natural and universal Shakespeare. He was despised for the very qualities that he made him immortal. Shakespeare the man, who quickly grew through his callow, imitative, period and settled down to his labors of shedding so great a radiance upon English history and folklore that he must live as long as civilization. Yes, folk-lore. Sprites, fairies, Puck, Caliban, Twelfth Night celebrations. Mid-Summer's Night observances are just as much a part of English folk-lore and folk ways as hoodoo practices and Breer Rabbit are a part of Aframerican folk ways. Now we stand in America where the English stood in the days of Chaucher, physically but not spiritually free, unable as yet to turn our eyes from the distorted looking glass that goes with the iron collar, thinking like the man from Longwood—if we can reach the Jacksonville of the white man's degrees and language, that the world can hold nothing more. Provincial and fanatic! Who knows that fabulous cities of artistic concepts lie within the mind and language of some humble Negro boy or girl who has never heard tell of Ibsen, for instance? We Lynch Original Thought We Lynch Original Thought We cry out against the ignorance and barbarities in the South that we say bar our way to the heights. But why go so far afield? Stop at home and consider. The friend murder of Claude Neal in Florida was a monstrous thing. A man was ravished out of life in the most heartless manner. But he is one man. And while we are in the chamber of horrors let us take another look. How about the intellectual lynching we perpetrate upon ourselves? Let any Negro do anything except pat himself on the back for being almost just like a white person or if that cannot be achieved, almost like someone who is almost like someone who almost acts like a white person and the cliche who got nothing out of college but a degree seize the rope and foggot and make for the nearest tree, discouraging original thought in thousands of immature Negro minds. And that is the tragedy. The world's most powerful force is intellect. The only reality is thought. We are standing on the street corner in Jacksonville free as the air except in mind. We can stand there and gape and he hustled about by the busy nation about its business of making and doing. Flattered by our homage but in no way impressed intellectually. We may copy his street corner ever so faithfully and he will say. "A good pupil. Maybe some day you will be able to copy my big street corner in New York." A good pat on the back for the apt pupil. But remember, pupils never stand on equal footing with the master. A little independent thinking is greater than the most colossal copying. Fawn as you will. Spend an eternity standing awe-struck. Roll your eyes in ecstasy and ape his every move, but until we have placed something upon his street corner that is our own, we are right back where we were when they filed our iron collar off. Chols Seys And Mr. Chols, folks am wishing you had a Merry Christmas and he am hoping you will have a bright and Happy New Year! Help wanted. See Fathead. The dear boy is looking for a girl to take to the Playboys' dance. He has a tuck and everything, Girls, give the boy a break. Saw Fess Daniels hoifooting it back from Alexandria, Va. Another had case of yellow fever. And this is an advance of what the old column will publish next week. The Thhman and hisHide-out scores again. Don't he late 'cause it am ready. It am the only one. The place will make you forget everything but the surrounding. And don't tell me that Maggardon don't know when to shut the door 'cause he says, even if it was locked a dollar bill would open it, and he am the best little headwaiter in the Dom. According to Bill Hester of the Bluebirds the music racket am had so that is why he are now managing the waitress at the Lunchonette. But Dick Hopkins isn't like that. He says that the music racket am all right—that is if you got sense enough to play or manage the pretty little somebody. And she says that Dick am a good manag- ... --- --- The WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 29, 1934 CHRISTMAS JOY GIVEN D. C. NEEDY (Continued from page one) and Mrs. James N. Roberts, in charge of the bureau, distributed 200 baskets of food to needy families Christmas Eve. Each basket contained sufficient food for seven persons. The same day toys and novelties were presented to 399 children at a party. The Sunday School of the Salvation Army held a party for its members and friends Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts again gave gifts to the children. Church Participates Nearly 100 baskets of food were distributed on Christmas Eve by the Christian Endeavor Societies of the Third Baptist Church. The baskets were delivered in the Sunday School bus and private automobiles. The committee in charge of the distribution included Mrs. Viola Gaither, chairman; Mesdames Ruth Luckett, Maude Woods, Mary Fields, Bessie R. Taylor, Mary F. Brown, Ellen Pinchum, Gertrude Freeman, Miss Fannie Jackson, E. W. Freeman, James Brown and Walter Barringer. Besides giving the needy families, holiday baskets, the committee visited the homes in company with the church carol singers and presented each child in the families, with a card entailing them to fruits and a toy during the distribution, at the community Christmas tree of the society to be held tonight. (Thursday). Various Programs Programs depicting the Christmas celebration were sponsored at all of the community centers, welfare organizations, Y.W.C.A. Y.M.C.A. settlement houses and churches. At both the Southwest Community House, under direction of Mrs. Alma Scott and the Southeast House, children of the centers were presented with gifts. Parties were held for the lassies and lads according to their ages, one group being guests at one time and others later in the week. Children Dinner Guests The Social Service Club of the Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Miss Aliene B. Carrington, president, gave a Yulet party and turkey dinner to 100 underprivileged children between the ages of four and ten Christmas Day. Each section of the city was represented. The children were made happy by their participation in the recreational activities conducted by Milton Rose, director of Young People's Work of the church, including carol singing, the telling of Christmas stories and the playing of games. Evelyn Carrington, Marguerit Evans, Thelma Armstead Carl Hansborough, James Tymer Horace Preston and Brady Hoffman, assisted Mr. Rose. The Polly Wags Social Club, a organization composed of District School teachers, contributed to the affair. The Rev. William A. Taylor, pastor, was also present. er. She knows, hot stuff! Write, to Mr. Clark of the Lick man theatre and tell him (don ask him) to run "Imitation of Life." Tell him he owes it to you And by the way, have you see that sport hat that Rufus Byan am sporting. Bet the Mrs. did not buy that for him. **** When you stop and think about the two loving folks, Epell and Jessie as hostess. Say don't be a sap. Call North 9090. Don't be late, boys and girls, cause there ain't going to be no gate crashing Start the New Year right. ```markdown ``` Would you like to make a girl love drown down? Then send he a poinsettia and see it fall. Chol knows. **** Sorry but Chols cannot give you the whereabouts of the Jean Andrews—but it am rumored that the landlady makes him punch the clock out and in so you see playing the landlady has its good points and its bad ones. **** Wenchel Newman, why did you cry when James Watte let loose a mighty left to your jaw? Did it hurt or did it hurt? ```markdown ``` Edwin Slaughter of Arnustrong Tech thinks he is the big shot of O Street, but I am told he has plenty of trouble holding his girls. I wonder. --- Miss Fannie Pleasant, how can you sing with your mouth always running? Blain Mallory, formerly of Dunbar High, here of late, has been seen alone. Well, pal. Christmas lasts only one day. Bring the boys a sweetie. Snatches Pocketbook Cora Green, 2132 Flagler Place, Northwest, reported to Second precinct police. Saturday, that she was held up and robbed of her pocketbook while walking on U. Street. The thieves took her bag when contained 95 cents and valuable papers. MISS BURROUGHS FLAYS COWARDICE (Continued from page 1 ) ing to shoulder the burden and responsibilities facing your race and carry on! "You've got to have right; you've got to have courage; you've got to have faith; you've got to have hope. Justice, right and the constitution are on your side. No Minority Group "D₀ you know how God works his arithmetic? There is no such thing as a minority group—you belong to the human race. Striking the Bible with her clenched fist, the speaker challenged, "The Bible says, 'One can chase a thousand; and two can put ten thousand to flight'." F The New Deal or nearly two thousand years greetings have been exchanged between friends. "You've got to have courage and faith and fighting power. Spiritual power is the currency of the Lord. "May God help you have tonight to rededicate yourselves to the services of America—to bring about the Second Emancipation!" NAACP Officers Speak Prior to Miss Burroughs' address, Mrs. Virginia McGuire, president of the local NAACP, drew a vivid picture of the picketing of the Crime Conference by her coworkers, under her leadership, and with the assistance of prominent citizens and students from the local colleges. She was followed by A. S. Pinkett, secretary of the District branch.. Mr Pinkett said: "We aren't sufficiently bothered about the other fellow until we get in trouble ourselves. Hits Sluggards "There are 132,000 colored people in Washington, subject to be lynched or discriminated against unlaw- Cally, but only 3,000 will pay the small annual fee necessary to help the organization carry on. "They go on," he declared, "in their pleasant, unthinking way, while churches, benevolent societies and welfare organizations go in want—until something happens." The Rev. C. T. Murray, pastor of Vermont Avenue Baptist Church pledged his congregation to bring in 2,000 new members for the NAACP in the next twelve months, in appreciation of the need for vastly extending the service that the association is rendering the race and the country. Social Clubs Aid Needy; Distribute. Baskets The Gay Northeasterners, Seth Parker Circle, Twelve Aces and Jokers clubs composed of young colored men and women, filled and distributed twenty-three baskets of provisions and clothing to needy colored families during pre-Christmas days. CARTE $2.00 PER DAY BUYS YOU TAXI 1934 CHEVROLET SEDANS Fully equipped with leather upholstery. Choice of any color. See Mr. Sullivan OURISMAN CHEVROLET 625 H St. N. E. ```markdown ``` ' Pour WourR.. The Washingion rribuac b leab*dahitate Reser Bat. a Courant ie 20 & Stree, AE Pian ays scr We cree metas eS us Tv Otic a Wenteaes Bal Gans : ‘atk of Maree’. 18 § Bubceriptiwn Rates: One Year, <2.09: Sia Months Glues ears Beenie ver copy,” Adhering rates farnised ou request oe ee + WEEK ENDING DEC, 29, 1934 dane ematical ae . There is a Ray of Hope © Most of the countyy’s ponulation will greet the New Year vith uncertainty, and some with downright fear. Mil- lions are out ef work and thousands are holding down relief Job:, trembling —not knowhie when ther are to be put out. There lias been a lot of sending thi holdiay sion, Be most of it was with the abandon 6£ men who have just tome into possdsion of money. Businees men, as weil as the rest of 18, are wonderin how Jong the ffian- vial dilemma will lest. Men ‘are took- ing toward the admisisivaiton a: 2 child to its parcit. Noyer before has the country faced 2 move series el. How long it will last, no ene bows. ‘The army of unemployed is incvo.-ing. Some are actually becoming dole-pind- ad. The latter xroup is the most se fous menace to the country. Thor have ‘ibst all hope and ave becoming revon- led to a pittance. Just enough to keep ody and soul together, Those with more will-power are de- Prine to go down fighting, if need . Then there are those who are too ‘oud to accept what they believe is arity and would rather suffer than t their dire needs be known to their Friends, This is far from a pleasant picture at fhe beginiung of the New Year, but mevertheless it is only too true. What the future holds, no one knows. How- ver, through this dark cloud there is a y of sunshine and hope. America has e knack of puiling itself out of tight ‘places. The country’s leader in the Whits ‘Mouse cheers the nation with his:smile; something more comforting to us in a time of stress than glittering promises ef better times. __ We do know that the administration “%s doing its darndest and is not too hide- jbound to change the course when needs ibe. We also are cheered by the fact that the President is understanding and 3s in sympathy with the great masses of us who are feeling the bite of the wolf the most. We know that by his side he has a helpmate who also is in onstant touch with the situation and eer kindness and sympathetic nature is oothing to thousands of mothers who are looking to her in this time of struggle. For after all. if our women can keep mp hope men dare not fail. America’s ‘women are playing a major part in this, the greatest of all hattles, and if through no other source, this aid will pull us through, and we shall emerge ‘on top. Best Anti-Lynching Measure The best antilynching legislation fas the kind used last week at Shelby- Wille, Tenn., where a mob of whites ‘were not only frustrated when it at- tempted to lynch a youth, but four of its number were shot and killed by Na- tional Guardsmen. The 550 guardsmen sent to the town to insure peace cost the State approxi- mately $5.000 a day. United States Commissioner Edward Fance urged militant steps be taken to combat fresh trouble from mobsters. He told a vigilante committee, “If we have to kill some of these fellows, let’s just Kill them. If we have to die, lef’s die.” For the first time in history a real attempt has been made to stop a blood- thirsty mob. If the boy was guilty of the crime alleged he should be punished, but he is due a fair trial in a court of justice. Four lives and $15,000 will mahe other would-be mobbistz in Tennessee stop and consider and even the Eastern Shore of Maryland would hesitate to kill a human if the authorities would make a similar effort to prevent it. A Few Thoughts The District police force would do well to wash its own dirty linen and stay out of Maryland where Jimmy's piece is located. At least Jimmy's place not taking money from kids and poor people like the numbers camesters do right here in Washington If all officials would take the steps @s did the government agencies in Ten- inessee there would be no need for anti- tynching legislation. ‘The New Negro Alliance deserves Whe year’s bouquet for introducing peaceful picketing as a means of secur ing recognition. All of us know some persons who Spend ail of their energy in talk. ~ / q if Ah Racst Views i Kesly Miter Diseasses: et ea eee eee How Ue Finds Something lo Write About My own special field, if T might lay cleimn to Bone IMevervenictinete tes in pyleCsal eentment ead philo- sovMed di-Sttstion rather then Mere journalistic pratde: |} For some fifteen years I have been con- vibutihe a weekly release to the colored press FE ich has found place in the columns of the voading journals in different parte of the /-ountry. At frequent intervals I have also writ- n for the leading dailies, North and South. Let ms now take the public into my-confidence ond confess the great difficulty I experience n finding frech topies that will be interesting ond engaging. | The chief requirement of a journalist is to he interesting. His main diftculie there’o-e ‘e to select topics in which his readers will be ntorested. for if they are not interested, ther well not read them and all c! his efforts witl e in vain, I find it far more difficult. 19 Roose my topic than to descent rnon it. Atte: Jong experience a certain facility of form and “cxpression becomes almost automatic, | No man has within himeclf more’ than a ‘limited number of themes which he can treat with power of originality. Shakespeare po-- essed the greatest brain pezhaps of anv mem- her of the human 2-2-0, end yet the Bard of Avon gave us oniy twenty-six plays which he chuborated at the rate of something lke one 2 year. Amd yet he never originated his sub- ject matter, but merely the form and style of treatment. ' They say that Shakespeare never repeats. This is the highest tribute that can be paid to his genius, MINISTERS HAVE GRAVE DIFFICUITY TO KEEP I pity the minister of the gospel who must ‘needs find at least 104 discourses for his con- ‘svegation every year. No wonder he is apt (o grow thin and threadbare if he remains ‘great while in the same pulpit. His texts are limited to the Bible which contains infinite ‘material, but the ordinary minister is more ‘than apt to preach the same sermon whatever the text. The prudent pastor secures his tenure by his good works and blameless lite rather than by the originality and fresh inter- est in his discourses. No human being can in- terest the active and alert mind of his listeners with a fresh discourse each week for the dura. tion of years, ‘The orator’ and the public speaker has the advantage of changing his listenef rather than his discourse. No speaker has his ad- dress well in hand until he has delivered it a! least a dczen times. But the minister must appeal to the same hearers week in and vee: out, time without end. Small wonder ther that the average constant ehurch goer pricks up his attention with liveliness of interes! when the final hymn is announced: “How ted. ious and tasteless the hour.” COLUMNISTS HAVE VARIETY OF READERS AS WELL }AS OF SUBJECTS The foolishness of preaching is revealed ‘when the pastor essays to hold his congrega- ‘tion for a number of years by the originality and eloquence of his sermons, rather than by music and ritual. The writer, like the speaker, has the advan- tage of appealing to a different set of readers irom time to time. Even the school teacner would grow insufferably tiresome if his pupils or his subjects were not changed at least once a year, The journalist, and even the columnist, has many advantages in this respect. As the name implies, the journal contains the daily happen- ings which are renewed with the rising and the setting of the sun, As the chronicler of events he can never grow staic, His function is to catch the manners of the living as they rise, and they are eternally rising. The news- paper prints the news. The editorial writer cemments upon it, Therefore his source of ma- terial is never without newness of interest, NEGRO COLUMNISTS HAVE HARD ROAD TO TRAVEL ‘The columnist is a cross between the report- ev and the editorial writer. Some columnists, like Arthur Brisbane and Heywood Broun, con- Iribute daily columns. They must needs con- fine themselves to news items and current happenings. Although for variety and ver- sitility, Brisbane has a brain of Shakesperean proportions, ‘The Negro columnist has a field of peculiar limitations and speciatlity of interes‘, The Negro question is stale and tiresome. Who can say anything new upon this theme? He must apreal.to the interest, sy:apathies, pas- sions, taste and predelections of a limited con- ‘stituency. This constituency is peculiarly ‘sensitive and easily offended. Any topic “which ruffles its sensibilities will bring the columnist into trouble, He must be constantly on the lookout between keeping his readers in- terested and keeping himself out of trouble. STYLE OF WRITING DIFFERS FROM THAT OF JOURNALISTIC KIND My own special field, if I might lay claim to any literary distinction, lies in analytical treatment and philosophic dissertation rather than mere journalistic pratile. My background of mathematical training has disposed me to treat subjects impartially and impersonally. Niy own style is much better suited to the es- say than/to the journalistic method of treat- ment. Limitations of space never allow me sufficient room to develop my thesis, I will now disclose a secret. I adopted the eclumn- istic field only after tie leading magazine of the country deciared Negro themes to be taboo. The magazine is by all odds my preferred med-um. Iam under a heavy deb! of eratituds to my hanared of thousands of readers for their ap- preciation and approvai of my contributions to race literature in this ephemeral form. The: seem to be as eager to devon my eontribution today as they were fifteen years ago. But { must not flatter myself too far; it may be that this sustained interest rests upon the fact of constantly fresh recruits Other Papers Say PRAYER TO THE CODE-GOD Behold, God of the Codes, I-come unto Thee righteous clean and benevolent. I have done l_have not foreclosed the mortgage on my mother’s home, I have not oppressed my re- a ee Our Readers’ Orinions | Holsey Pays Glowing Tri Increase of 374% Per Cent During Year To the Editor: On this, the eve of the New Year, when in- dividuals and business concerns are taxing an inventory of their stocks looking forward to their new budgets, any information that comes showine a golf c? byiness is a vindication of the New Deal, The Recorder of Deeds Office, over whieh I preside, is the finest barometer of financial feowth of any institution in the city. I there- Tere desire to give you a brief resume of the business of my office, giving evidence that the New Deal has either arrived or is well on the way. es --The records of the Recorder of Deeds Office show an inerease of 37% per cent in business and finance over the same period of last year. For the first five months last year 23,563 docu- ments were received for recordation, and for the same period this year 30,311 were received, showing an increase of 6,748 papers. This in- crease is not seasonal—rathe: is ii the general trend of ine office as shown by com >arison with other years. This office hx» clcarcd up 2,000 deeds ‘Which would have bee1 current under my predecessor. Be it understood that t} No-order’s office was fomided in the year 179, ine date of the deginning of the old land records, which have iccumulated through the years and are now tive years behind in the copying of the same. These records, which were written by the old quill system, have now become almost illegible, out they are being copied by the most modern method, which will last through the years. It was estimated that it would take five years to bring these records up-to-date, but already we have accomptished on third of the work, and another third we expect to have completed by the beginning of the next fiscal year. 1 thought you would appreciate receiving this timely information. WM, J. THOMPKINS, Recorder of Deeds, D, C, Ethiopian Priest Says that Abyssinians Seorn Italians To the Editor: Japan stands as the leading yellow nation in Asia and Ethiopia as the leading black na- tion in Africa, The combination of the two would result in political, industrial, military and educational advantages to both. ‘The Ethiopians look upon the Italians with ‘scorn and contempt. They have done so ever since the days of Hannibal, the Ethiopian Car- thaginian general, and particularly since they meted out a disastrous defeat to the Italians ‘in 1896, If Italy attempts to invade Ethiopia, a land that has not been conquered for 3,000 years and the oldest monarchy in the world, it will nat only be a great loss to her prestige, but aleo of the land she is holding bordering my country. Ethiopia. Fisk Pastor is “Ashamed of Florida” Because of Its Recent Lynching — * To the Editor: I am ashamed of my country, and I am ashamed of myself for not doing something for the poor boy who was lynched in Florida recently. I feel that my calling is challenged, and that I at some time shirked my duty by not reaching that poor soul; but I feel morc ashamed of the fact that 3,000 citizens took that poor helpless boy and ‘tore his body to pieces, made him eat his flesh, and murdered im. ‘Those people must have night-mares; those children must cry out in their sleep. The fowls of the air must marvel at the atrociousness of such a crime and ask the question while perched loftily 6n the swinging arms of Moth- er Nature, ‘Is man higher than we?” Pray for that town; some one must repent and begin again to build an empire that those people have torn down in one day which took decades to build. Nashville, Tenn. . (Rey.) J. W. FAULKNER. A Defense of the South To the Editor: Governor Hill MeAlister and his militia in Tennessee were not defending an accused Ne- gto when shots were fired into a savage, drunk- en mob at Shelbyville: the were defending the State of Tennessee, the rights and security of all its citizens, and the very existence of order and law among men. And their defiance -of the mob was ut this time a very necessary Defense of the South, The courage and consistency 0: law in Tennessee are a striking contrast to the utter failure of all law in Florida in the last days of October. The Governor of Ten- nessee has so far prevented his state from adding another to the long list of lynching: that have disgraced us in the year of 1934. ‘The enemies of the Governor, and especially all would-be lynchers, will try to pretend that white men were shot in defense of a Negro. ‘That is narrow and false: that Negro was only a symbol; the real action was between law and brute forces, between order and chaos. An accused Negro was being made the excuse for over-throwing law by a savage mob filled with wkisky, There could be no motive to make sure that the Negro did not escape punishment; there was no chance for the Negro to escape his rewards; he was in a white court, with a white judge and jury, charged with an offense against white people. In such a situation, it would seem that outsiders should be concerned to see that he got a fair trial instead of feel- ing it necessary to try to make sure that he would be punished. But the point we wish to make here, is that the action of the Governor and his militia in resisting the mob had no relation to a Negro or to Negroes, except incidentally, Thev were defending themselves, their of- fices, their state, their society, their honor, and even the Lest interests of the members of the mob itself. WILLIAM PICKENS, lations by usury, nor my friends. I have not as trustee of a friend's estate reached into his porsfolio for a bond of che Government where- with to strengthen my own collatera’. I have not maligned my hoz: to his servants, nor his servants to him. I hare not cauzed pain. 1 ‘ave not caused weeping, Behold, I come ta Thee as do all the rest of them—convinced I am a liar not from inher.- tance or characier but from environment and occupational habit. ‘On second thouzht, I have playfully told many silly things to girls, 2s they oven did to me, And in playtsiness I have prevonted to Bankers rosy statements of my busines: through wlith three blind accoun‘anis migh: march woreast, Behold. today I come uoto Thee a witless mass of contradictions. Had I come yester- day, God of the Godes, I aight have told an: other story: and had L not come wntit tomor- you, what story. I italens ll, Thou alone <SAMPLETEER Holsey Pays Glowiag Tribute To Booker T’s Aide By ALBON SCantanT fduskegee institure, Ala. agit’ betere the Kick-off of the Home Coming game at Tuskezee, fhe large crowd Which filed the ‘grand stand and bleachers in the | Alumni Bowl stood silently a brief period with heads bowed in tribut: to Alexander Robert Stewart, Captain Stewert as he. was known to thousands of Tuskeges students, former students, grad- vates, teachers, and friends had two days before succumbed to a sudden paralytic stroke. His passing revives memories and discussion of the remarkable gifts of planning and of selection of men which so conspicuously marked the life of Booker T. Wash- ington, From 1904 when Captain Stewart was graduated at Tuskegee Insti- ‘fate until 1019 when De. Washing- ton died, he served as the confiden- tial aide and personal business manager for Tuskegee’s Founder. As such, his work was not of the kind which found its way into the columns of newspapers. It was, however, none the less important and necessary. Too few people in our own race know of the instances of real cou- rage and heroism which Dr. Wash- ington displayed in his efforts to soften the intensity of race pre- judice in the south. ‘Through that remarkable system of the “grape vine” telephone, he kept in close touch with conditions as they ef- fected his people, When word came to him that white people in some community were particularly hostile to Negro education it was to that community he would plan to make an address, How Booker T, Overcame Opposition | It was here that Captain Stew- art did most important work for his chief. Into this community Stewart would go to find one or two representative and friendly white people and one or two Ne- groes in whom the white people had -confidence. Captain Stewart would then approach them and by whatever method the ciyeumstances proposed he would skillfully sug- gest that an invitation be extended to Dr. Washington to come and make an address, ‘After the invitation was extend- ed and accepted, Captain Stewart, on one pretext or another would spend much time in that commun- ity prior to the coming of Dr. Washington, in order to “spot” and measure the opposition, and to guide the “Committee on’ Arrange- ments” in selecting a suitable place and in planning to get out the crowd both white and colored. Fre- quently W, M. Rakestraw, Farm- cr's Conference Agent, T. M, Camp- vell, Farm Demonstration Agent, or some other worker close to Dr. Washington would alternately sup- lement, or co-operate in getting and accurate index of the temper af the community. Outwitted Hostility With this confidential informa- tion in advance, Dr, Washington was able to so prepare his address Federal |S News Notes ¢ HAYES Sa oe a a ik ee ‘The writer of this column, who was born in Plaquemine, Louisiana on December 25, 1905, endeavors to always keep in mind the aforemen- tioned senterice which was culled from one of Lord Byron's poems. He wereets with enthusiasm the letters from interested readers who are ask- ‘ng for the “low-down” on the NRA Lodge No. 91 of the American tration of Government Employees versus E. Claude Babeock feud. Mr. Babcock, who is the National President of the American Federation of Government Employees, has threatened through the national executive couneil (on which he is the dominating personality) to suspend the NRA Lodge for: disloyalty to the A.F.G.E.; trying to disrupt the parent hody; disloyalty to the American labor movement; conduct unbecoming a labor union, and the issuance of fa'se and misleading statements concerning the national convention. ‘The executive committee of the NRA Lodge demanded a bill of par- ticulars from the national executive committee concerning their alleged offenses and demand a public hearing. The trouble all started when the NRA group sent to all affiliated bodies a minority renort on the action of the convention in prohibiting picketing and the use of large delegations in campaigning for its pro- grams. ‘The NRA group contended that the use of pickets exerted consid- erable influence jn its campaign for the reinstatement of John L. Dono- van, its president, when he was suspended by former NRA Administra- tor Johnson allegedly for his union activities, ‘The minority reports also URGED ALL AFFILIATED BODIES TO SUPPORT ITS PROGRAM AGAINST DISCRIMINATION OF COLORED PERSONS 'N THE UNION ORGANIZATION. This is what is really causing all of the trouble. Tt has always been generally known, Edward Scott's negative ora- tory notwithstanding, that Luther Steward and Miss Gertrude Me- Naliy’s president and secretary (self-perpetuating), respectively, of the National Federation of Federal Employees, chief interest in Fede- ral employees of color is the collection of their dues, There has never heen more than five or six instances where these two officials have exert- ed themselves beyond the form letter stage for any of their colored brother or sister members. ‘The way they left Mrs. Callis out in the cold is a classic example of their general attitude. ‘The rank and file of the A.F.G.E. personnel, too, has always been very definitely lukewarm in its attitude toward giving its Negro mem- jers representation on its important committees and giving their griev- ances due consideration, Because of their seemingly democratic and unbiased viewpoints on many matters, the writer and many of his friends has been lauding 5, Clande Babcock and Miss Esther Penn, President and Sserstary, re- pectively, of the A.F.G.E. to the sky for their judicial attitudes. Miss Venn has come through well up to now. Mr. Babcock has, it seems to his writer, lost no opportunity to provide some of the Negro-haters in he organization with official equipment by which they might duck and codge, evade and sidestep the implied obligations of true union prin- ales, wherever Negro members are concerned. Libera] and fair-minded whites and intelligent far-seeing Negro members of the A.E-G-E. are work'ng ahilder to abouller on (hia NEA 1 ae suspension affair and from this corner it looks like a fight te the seal The FERA Lodge, No, 139, of the American Federati Gevern- cent Employees, Interdepartmental Lodge, No, 20, and Es or four hers have lined up with the NRA Lodge in protesting the “autocratic ad de=yo!ie” manner in which the protesters say Federation President E, Claude Babcock has ordered the suspension of the | In a resolution adopted recently and read to the D 8 ‘the © Se [ 50 ek bee Nes Heme, a0 | to set in motion by his magic words [a subtle reaction which wou'd tend ‘fo lessen the opposition to Negro | progress or to increase the number of white friends for the race. While such meetings were osten- | sibly: arranged to “uplift” the Ne- | groes of that prejudice-ridden com- | munity, their real purpose was to jreach the ignorant, poor whites | who out of curiosity would come to “see what them niggers is ’a doin.’ It is a matter of common know- ledge at Tuskegee that many such meetings were srranged in or near a community fellowing a revolting lynching. It is, therefore, of im- portance to record the work done by Captain Stewart and others in properly “setting the stage” for their chief on these important and epochal occasions. The methods they employed in doing this deti- eate and “secret service” work is a chapter in Tuskegee’s history yet to be written, . As Dr, Washington preached the gospel of home-ownership to Ne- gro audiences over the country he was endeavoring at the same time to make the community adjacent to the Institute a model in this re- gard. To Captain Stewart, C. J. Calloway, and Captain B. E. Am- mons, Dr. Washington entrusted ‘the task of encouraging Tuskegee teachers and workers to purchase lots and build homes in Greenwood. Today many of Greenwood's most attractive homey are erected on lots sold by Captain Stewart as he sought to carry out Dr. Washing- ton's plans to make Greenwood a model Negro community. His own home, now occupied by his widow was One of the first model homes to be erected in Greenwood, When Dr. Moton became presi- dent he cteated the position of Southern Field Representative for Captain Stewart in order that he might be near to serve Mrs. Wash- ington in handling the business af- fairs of Dr. Washington's estate. Married Dr, Brawley’s Daughter. Born in Darien, Ga., Stewart joined the Grace Baptist Church in that city in 1897 and was baptized ly the Rev. E. M, Brawley who in his life time attained the } zhest recognition in his denomination, ‘Ten years later he married Dr. Brawley's daughter, Jeanette Louise. To them two children were born—Robert and Marjorie— both of whom graduated with hon- ors from Tuskegee, Morehouse and Spelman, respectively. Both are now teaching. For the past eleven years Cap- tain Stewart has served as contact officer at the U.S, Veteran’s Hospi- tal where his efficient work and un- | failing jovial nature made him one of the most popular workers a- mong the disabled veterans. To Captain Stewart, Booker T. Washington was a constant in- spiration and he sought in every way to follow his example ant | teachings. At his death he was t's | same age that Dr, Washington was | when he died and his death occur- red twenty years and one day af- ter that of his chief. “Dopay is THE TOMORROW YOU worRitp, ‘ABOUT YESTERDAY” Hamilton Hotel, the FERA Lodge also endorsed the suspended group's minority report on the recent federation convention. s Oh yes, let me finish the planks in the minority report. The minor- ity reports also urged all affiliated bodies to fight against undemocratic svocedure in the conduct of the rational convention, and to campaign for “real unemployment insurance” and for the right to picket and em- ploy protest delegations. Affiliated unions received the minority report early last week and the charges against NRA Lodge immediately followed. Jessica Buck, secretary of the union; Henry Rhine; Joel Berrall, Southgate Haynie, Ralph Winsteed and Leander Lovell, composed the Cxecutive committee which drafted the reply to Mr. Babcock. In the letter sent to Babcock the executive committee of the NRA lodge claimed that it was within itr rights in commenting on the conven- tion’s actions and in “proposing a constructive program for considera- tion of the entire membership.” It challenged Babcock to point out any “misleading statements” in the report and asserted that its action was for the “preservation of the principles and purposes” of the parent organization, ‘The effort to expel the union was labeled “one more example of the very methods cited in the report, namely, arbitrary rulings, autocrati Jeadership and undemocratic supression of bona fide trade union a tivity.” Mr. Babcock’s only comment, to date, on the case was: “This is an internal affatr and should not be tried in the new~ rapers.” Oh yeah! eeree Friends of the Democratic Administration in general and employe: | of the affected emergency agencies in particular are looking forward \vith the American Liberty League's heavy thinkers to the forthcoming Congress opening. You see, by June 16, 1935 about three-quarters of ) President Roosevelt's emergency legislation expires. The White House must present a definite program for the future in January. The League ss waiting to see the whites of the President's eyes before it starts firing “eat the employees are enxious to learn the probable life of their meal lickets so that they may start transferring, I have secured from what I believe to be an authentic source the progressive dates of death of the New Deal’s first phase: February 1—The Reconstruction Finance corporation’s lending | authority; | March 3—Authority of the Federal Reserve Banks to accept gov- ernment bonds as security for the issuance of paper money (this may be extended another two years if the President declares by executive order and emergency still exist); x March 3—The President’s authority to reorganize the various gov- ernment departments, subject only to a 60-day veto power retained by Congress; March 31—The Civilian Conservation Corps; April 30—The President's power to cancel or modify ecean and nir mail contracts; May 12—The Federal Emergency Relief Administration; June 16—The National Recovery Administration; June 16—The Public Works Administration; June 16—The Labor Disputes boards; June 16—The office of Federel Coordinator of Transportation ané the Emergency Transportation act. coe eh Next Month, those of us whose duty it is to attend previews, an chronicle for public consumption our reaction to the acts, will be “firs dayers” at the opening performance of what the inimitable Will Roger: calls, “the greatest show on earth, bar none.” I have reference to th cpening of Congress. I was over to the Capito! last week and was permitted to view the Senate chamber floor from the gallery where I was able to get a mos graphic picture of the decimation of Republican ranks. ae look page in January: On the west or Democratic side will be 69 little mahogany desks ir 5 rows jammed tightly together. On the east, or Republican, side wil be 27 desks in 3 rows, spread far apart to cover ag wide an area as pos sible. (incidentally. Shipstand, the Minnesota FarmercLaborite, anc LaFollette, the Wisconsin Progressive, will ‘two of them.) A well known Washington ccrrespondent te ‘a New York pape: ‘explains the decision to so arrange the chamber. Wrote he: ,,_“The decision to so arrange the chamber came when a number of Demoerais kicked about the creation of a new ‘Cherokee strip’ —that is, “lacement of the Democratic overflow on the Republican side of the oe s nec to beomged see number of desks. With the chippernes< Lorn recent victory they wally said that they prefe i tion to contamingtion.” eee 7 ees ese ‘I beg to be permittéd to wish all of the read very’ hefpy? NeD Wears if Ta uted pte ae appeal aet pleased you tcli others, if it hasn't, tell me. aa chee: hers Hone to give you a Megs: and Etier clam in 1088: Happy “Debunking” By Wendell Scott The Americans are the most morally unsound people on the face of the globe. They are hypocriti- cal; they deal in deception, and ‘they live a lie, Falsehood is ram- pant and they do not believe the things they preach. They practice not the things they teach. These hypocrites deal in the spectacular to cover up their shortcomings. They are constantly sending out smoke screens to hide their faces. One of the unsound smoke screens was prohibition which faded out like the myth it was. It never was practiced and it was never intended to be practiced. The framers of nrohibition did not believe in_ it. Those who: preached it were on the payroll of bootleggers to preach it. It was a money making proposition from the beginning. South Caro- lina, one of the biggest “cawnt tik- ker® states in the union votes “dry.” The present howl is “clean mov- ies.” One of the objections to “un- clean” movies ig that it is, suppos- ed to make criminals out of youths, Search the records and you will find the most dangerous of ail our gangsters were born on farms. They made their debut in crime in the neighboring villages and small towns, There was not a movie within a hundred miles of their earliest: crimes. They went to the bis cities later ony to commit big- ger crimes. Another smoke screen —sheer bunk, Buy at Home! ‘The surging mass of ‘ian is told to bay "Ameriean,® tay at home,” while those who do the talking squander millions on Euro- pean shores, The capitalists carry their raw materials abroad to have, them manufactured cheaply by the people who still owe the U.S. Gov- ernment, These are manufactured into articles and brought back to the Americans, They are to buy them although they did not reap the benefit of making them. : Whenever celebrities are to be married the entire wardrobe, trous- seau, and what not, are bought di- rectly abroad. It is the sign of class. When the debutantes are to be introduced into society, they do likewise, There are thousands of rich mén in America who have their clothes tailored in London. But all these people live on the American public, The public is told to buy at home so “society” can spend abroad. That helps to make a division in castes. ‘Actresses and heiresses tour Bu- rope in an effort to find a titled head upon which to lavish their wealth, They hunt and buy the| thing against which their great-| grandfathers fought and struggled. | What is the value of a tite head, begging your pardon, a titled head in Europe today? It is worth more among the women of America to- day than it was in Europe since the time of Napoleon. The money squandered on the titled heads a- broad, in gambiing dens, race horses, polo ponies and the like, goes to naught. Money should be reinvested for the good of those who were responsible for it, Should this sort of thing continue the A- merican public will feel the effect. The poor, dull, witted whites in the south think that the Negro is the cause of all their ills and woes, They figure that jf they did not have the Negro with whom to com- pete, everything would be hunky- dory. Negroes are their bane, and they held to this view before the Negroes were freed. They had wished to see them freed so that the Negroes would have to compete in an open market for work. Now they cannot stand the competition. They are so demented that they see the Negro as the fault for a broken down social order. They will con- tinue to see the Negro as such un- til a more workable social order iz (Continued on page 10) ane Think It Over By BEATRICE M. MURPHY Dear Mary, May I break into your Xmas festivities and gayety just long enough to sty one thing? The New Year is almost here—a new page for you and me. When the moment arrives, and you feel inclined to loo back over the year that is past—whether with glad- ness at the joy it brought yau, or regret at happiness unfulfilled— remember the fate of Lot’s wife, ‘who could not Ieave the past be: hind her—and resist. The old yea- will soon be @ part of history and no reflection of yours can chan it, The New Year is vours make of it what you will. Don't lookk back, Look ahead. Talways will feel that we should drop for a moment the merry ma! ing and gaiety of the Christma season and approach the New Yer reverently; that we should knec! in some auiet place in silence and receive the coming ver in the way it should be received and a the sacred gift it is. It seems to me that here, even more that #* ‘Thanksgiving time. we should of- fer ® prayer of thanks to what ever gods we worship, for the jovely gift we are about t» re colve—a prayer that we miy ey it as unspoiled as we found it =..4 that our mark upon it sy be an addition to its loveliness. rathe than a blot upn its purity an* freshness. But—if you should be one 0” those young moderns who mock r reverence and prayer, let me quot for your a sentence which I cir: across in a book: “Knecl, if lt” tnly to a god of clay. It's bette than not kneeling at all.” ‘Think it over. Charlotte W. Murray and Olyve Jeter in Recital By PEARLIE Soft rose-colored lights shed a warm glow over Lincoln Temple's walls last Saturday evening. An enormous bowl of pointsettias heralded the approach of Christmastide. Two stately palm trees added elegance to the dim-lit stage. Soon two velvet-clad women appeared—one tall, queenlike, charming; the other small, vivacious, entrancing. A note is struck on the Steinway piano (courtesy of Droop's) and the blue-gowned tall one, Charlotte Wallace Murray, contralto, burst forth into the beautiful "Sleep, Little Dove" (from an old Alsatian Carol) English version by Nunn. Mrs. Murray, who is one of the country's outstanding singers, is a soloist in Rockefeller Church, New York City. She appeared in the opera "Tom-Tom", in Cleveland; in numerous concert engagements, and was recently called from a triumphant tour to appear in the opera "Emperor Jones" in New York. Mrs. Murray's voice has a wide range, her lowest notes and her very high ones being exceptionally beautiful. For her "Ave Maria" (Bruch) the singer received loud and prolonged applause. Everybody loves Brahms and "Von Ewing Liebe from that composer, was well received, as were "Die Lotosblume" (Franz), "Cacelle" (Strauss), "Tes Yes" (Rabey). In "A Dream" from Grieg there was a wealth of warmth and feeling and a thrill came to the listeners when the artist bowed again and again and smiled as a rather dapper usher handed her a cluster of chrysanthemums and roses. And you wished you had a bouquet of your own so you could go and do likewise and be likewise rewarded. Of Mrs. Murray's lighter numbers "Love's Philosophy" (Quilter), and "To A Young Gentleman" (Carpenter were best received. "Go Tell It On the Mountain" and "Ride On, King Jesus" by Burleigh were ever so enjoyable. Mrs. Murray endeared herself further to her audience when, in responding to an encore, she sang a pretty ditty and served as her own accompanist. The small red-gowned woman, Miss Olyve Jeter of New York, is a member of the well-known Weir-Jeter trio. She is a pupil of Rafael Saumuel, Venezuelan pianist, and she does recital work as solist, accompanist and choir directress. From the moment Miss Jeter took up the lovely notes of Beethoven's "A Little Bagatelle" you were conscious of the fact that an artist's fingers were dancing over those black and white piano keys. And you felt like shutting your eyes and being borne away to some fairyland on the waves of the heart-gripping melody that permeated every number. "Prelude in D Minor", Opus 23 (Rachmaninoff) was superb, as was "Etude de concert" (Sternbery). Among the encores (she was too tired to return as often as you wanted her to) were numbers from Rubenstein and Dett. The hour of music was HOWARD UNIVERSITY CONCERT SERIES presents MELVILLE CHARLTON Organist of New York City in Organ Dedication Recital TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1935, at 8:15 P. M. Rankin Memorial Chapel GENERAL ADMISSION $1.00 over, but there was the reception. Behind the scenes Washington musicians and Mrs. Murray's many friends were staging a demonstration as they greeted the former Washingtonian and bade welcome to the charming New Yorker, Miss Jeter. Among those seen in the crowd were Madame Evanti, Miss Camille Nickerson, Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, Mr. William Allen, Dr. William J. Thompkins, and a relative, Miss Ruth Travers, Miss Gertrude McBrown, Miss Lois Jones, and Mrs. Jones, her mother, Miss Juanita Howard, Miss Estelle Collins, Mr. Lorenzo Berry. Miss Rosina Adams, Mr. Cato Adams, Father John J. Albert, Mr. William D. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. S. Bentley, Mrs. Florence Clark, Miss Estelle Collins, Mr. Thurman Dotson, Dr. and Mrs. D. Vincent Estill, South Boston, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. B. Evans, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Fisher, Mrs. Clark Foreman, Mrs. L. Foster, Dr. Henry Freeman, Dr. Paul H. Furley. Mr. Charles Gandy, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gary, Mr. William Hastie, Rev. and Mrs. J. L. S. Holloman, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Houston, Mrs. Evelyn Lacey Hunton, Dr. A. B Jackson, Miss Minerva Jenkins, Major Campbell Johnson, Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Louia Vaughn Jones, Mrs. Lucille Pitts Langston, New York City; Dr. and Mrs. William E. Lewis, Dr. and Mrs. Grant Lucas. Mr. T. M. Mann, Miss Irene Middleton, Mr. James Miner, Miss dleton, Mr. James Miner, Dr. and Mrs. Nelson Thomas, Dr. William J. Thompkins, Dr. Charles Tignor, Mrs. Mildred Tolson, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Trigg, Dr. Frank Trigg, Dr. Robert C. Weaver, Mrs. Dudley Willard, Mr. John Williams, Mrs. Eliza Wilson, and Sunner Wormley. Howard Players Score With Presentation of "The Cat and the Canary "The Cat and the Canary," a mystery thriller replete with shrieks, ghosts and strange night noises, by John Willard, was presented by the Howard Players as its first offering of the season, at the Garnet-Patterson Junior High School auditorium last Wednesday night. The scene of the play was laid in an old mansion on the Hudson River. The plot of the mystery melodrama was woven around the reading of a strange will, 20 years after the death of its writer, with all the elements of a mystery including ghosts, an escaped maniac, sliding panels, and a psychic servant thrown in for excellent entertainment. The action took place in three acts. Had Leading Roles Leading roles were portrayed by Vivian Weaver as "Annabelle West," Kelly Goodwin as "Roger Crosby," Frank Reeves as "Paul Jones," and Thelma Spriggs as "Manny Pleasant." Other characters were: Ada Fisher as "Susan Sillsby," Marion Martin as "Cicily Young," James Washington as "Charley Wilder," Robert Martin as "Harry Blythe," A z z i e Taylor as "Dr. Patterson" and Thomas Reid as "Hendricks." Sterling A. Brown, Howard University English professor, directed the play. Production was managed by James W. Butcher, Jr., with a stage staff which included Roscoe Cooper, Osceola Thornton, Clarence Lewis, George Lawrence, Edgar Felton, Robert Taylor, Gilbert Banfield, George Thornton, Gilmore Walker and Welford Hill. Ushers for the presentation were Juanita Smackum, Hyacinth Phillips, Grace Butcher, Owen Plummer, Harriet Sawyer, Phillip Snowden, Nelson Johnson, Theodore Elliot, and Andrew Cary. James Thompson is president of the Howard Players. DAUGHTERS OF ISIS DINE Sally M. Stockton, Imperial Commandress of the Daughters of Isis and Mamie H. McCoy, imperial chairman of Art and Craft, were guests at a dinner given in the honor of Laura Densen, Imperial treasurer, in Baltimore, Md. Twenty guests were present. HOLIDAY VISITORS Mrs. Bessie Smith of Holmesburg, Pa., accompanied by Wilmer Longstreet, also of Holmesburg, were holiday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Carter, 19 M Street, Northwest. Mrs. is the sister of Mrs. Carter. The WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 29, 1934 SOCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Among Washington Clubs HARLEM SOCIAL CLUB The club met at the home of Mrs. Ella Barnes, 801 P Street, Northwest, Friday. Members present were Mesdames Long, Wilson, Williams, Misses V. Baker, Mildred Hill, Hazel Hill, Cleyme and V. Cunningham, Miss Cleyme Monroe entertained the club, last Friday, at 3318 Sherman Avenue, Northwest. Those attending were Mrs. Lottie Mosley, Mrs. A. Long, Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Williams, Miss V. Baker, Miss Hazel Hill, Miss M. Hill, and Miss V. Cunningham. LUCKY TWELVE SOCIAL CLUB Mrs. Clementine Carter, 1229 South Capital Street, was hostess to the club last week. Members present were Mesdames Mable Armes, Sunnie Dawkins, Mable Davenport, Annie Carter, Georgia Taylor, Mary Baker and Carter, and Miss Illinisv Deane. CLUB UNIQUE The weekly meeting of the club was held at the home of Louis Rucker, 309 T Street, Northwest. The resignation of William Walton was accepted. Those attending were D. Clyde Hall, Jr., Lee Daughtry, James T. Vass, Mitchell Dorsey, Louis Rucker, Herebert Terry, Quander Jenkins, Floyd Jones, William Stevenson and William Walton. AVALON WHIST CLUB The club held its regular meeting at the residence of Eugene Harrison, 1731 T Street, Northwest, after which its members attended the Friendly Whist Club's dance en masse. Newly elected officers are Julius Ianning, president; Alexander Ware; vice president; Eugene Harrison; recording secretary; Clarence A Stepteo, financial secretary; Robert Thope, treasurer; William Dotson, business manager; Gilbert Cepha, assistant secretary; Frederick Monroe, team captain; John Crawford, sergeant-at-arms; and Harry Freeman, chaplain. TRUE PALS BRIDGE CLUB The club held its last meeting of the year at the residence of Miss Pearl Robinson, 1747 S Street Northwest, Mrs. Sara Allen and Miss Lillian Armstrong were winners of the first and second prizes, respectively. Members present were Miss Robinson, Mrs. Allen, Miss Armstrong, Miss Lavina Plummer, Mrs. Lucy Williams, Mrs. Fannie Minor, Miss Marie Busch and Miss Helena Smallwood. HOW COME WHIST CLUB The How Come Whist Club finished its final tournament for 1934 at the residence of Charles Williams, Jr., 1904 Sixth Street, Northwest, last week. Jessie Baker was the member leading the club at the close of the season. Others in rank are as follows: Messrs. Charles Williams, Sr., Lloyd Dutch, Charles Williams, Jr., Jerry Tolbert, Henry Bolden. Alfred Selby and William Harris. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Jessie Baker. 1403 Sixth Street, Northwest Friday. TROGANS The Trogans met at 21 Q Street, Northwest, for the annual election of officers, last week. Those named were James Daphyne, president; Cleveland Thompson, vice president; Grant Greenfield, secretary; Aaron Lucas, treasurer; Eugene Toate, business manager; and Andrew Lucas, sergeant-at-arms. COUNTS The Counts held their regular meeting at the residence of the business manager, Elvin Sheppard. Jr. Members are James Foman, Wallace Conway, Clarence Browne, Jr., and Leon Marshall. THE EAGLES WHIST CLUB The club defeated the Moonlight Whist Club, Friday, December 14, by a score of 339-296. The Eagles lost Tuesday's game to the Syndicate Whist Club by a margin of six points. R. White, T. Shipley, W. Perry, R. Newman, Dr. L. Malory, D. Jones, R. Cooke, H. Carter, M. Bland and R. Barnes are members of the Eagles Whist Club. LES DAMES CLUB Mrs. Gladys Frazier entertained the club, at 2117 Tenth Street, Northwest. Members present were Arieta Queen, Sadie Timberlake, Ruth Clarks, Bessie Jackson, Emily Briscoe, Thelma Patterson and Katherine Timberlake. Mrs. Madeline Frederick was guest. HAPPY KNIGHT WHIST CLUB The club met at the residence of Bernard Smith, 4214 Eads Street, Northeast, when two new members were received. They were Robert Forman and Earl Forman. MATHEMATIC CLUB SPEAKER Miss Willie Coleman will address the Benjamin Banneker Mathematics Club at its January meeting on "Mathematics from Fifteenth Century to Present." ALL-STAR WHIST CLUB The club defeated the Progressive Whist Club, 343 to 253. Thursday. They will meet the Pyrrhus, Thursday. THE DUKES The weekly meeting of the Dukes was held at the residence of Mr James McCaul at which time plans were made for the club's forthcoming dance. After the meeting a repast was served by the host. FUTURISTIC CLUB Mrs. Mae Curtis, president of the Futuristic Social Club, entertained members and friends with a pre-Christmas party at her home, 4332 Lane Place, Northeast, Saturday. Members present were Mrs. Dorothy Foster, Mrs. Elizabeth Marshall, Mrs. Irene Sewall, Mrs. Ola Wiggins, Miss Annie Fuller, and Miss Leona Wright. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Thodius Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Greenfield, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Manokay, Mesdames Grace Simon and Maude Martin, Joe Robins, Delma Cabbell. Lanford Wiggins, Guy West and Henry Spencer, Sr. A. K. A. TO GIVE THIRTY-MINUTE BROADCAST Fraternity to Present Coast to-Coast Feature on Sunday Morning NEW YORK, (By T. B., Boozer for ANP) - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will climax its seventeenth annual Boule with a thirty-minute broadcast on Sunday, December 30 over Station WJZ. Through the courtesy of the National Broadcasting Company, this program will be "aired" from coast to coast at 10:30 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, marking the sorority's first national hook-up. While the boule is to be in session in this city officially from Wednesday, December 26, through Saturday, December 29, sorors are planning to remain over for the Sunday broadcast and for a theatre party at Radio City Music Hall. Thirty minutes preceding their own broadcast approximately 200 AKA's including Mrs. Ethel Hedgeman Lyle of Philadelphia, founder of the sorority, will also be guests of The Southernaires in the studio at Rockefeller Plaza. The A.K.A program will be staged and 'aired' from the same studio. Among the sorority to be featured on the sorority's air period will be Miss Etta Moten, prominent stage, screen and concert artist. Miss Melva L. Price, another soror, will be narrator for the three short dramatizations which will portray the history and program of Alph Kappa Alpha. Miss Price is a teacher of Latin in the Theodore Roosevelt High School of this city. The sorority is making an appeal through its national basilele, Miss Ida L. Jackson of Berkeley, Calif., to all Negroes to listen to this broadcast which will set a precedent over the N.B.C. for Negro organizations. Extend Holiday Greetings by TELEPHONE One of Philadelphia's Fair Ones Mary MISS ANN MARQUES one of Philadelphia's most popular debs, and secretary of the Whosits, one of the Quaker City's leading clubs. "Dick Whittington and His Cat" True Comedy Boys and girls who go to see "Dick Whittington and His Cat," the dramatization of the famous legend presented at the Armstrong Auditorium on December 28.3 p.m. by the Children's Theatre group under the auspices of the Community Committee of the Phyllis Wheatley Y. W. C. A., should be prepared to have a thoroughly good time. The entire mood of the play is light-hearted and gay, with an appropriate touch of fantasy. The early misfortunes of the hero, who trudges up to London with his pet cat and finds, to his disappointment, that the streets are not made of gold and that there are such things as rough-tempered cooks in the world, will never be taken too seriously. The audience is rightly convinced that so winning a character as Dick is entitled to luck and happiness, and they will be glad to find him at the turn of his fortunes, and to know that he has a life of riches, happiness, and contentment ahead of him. Humor is indispensable in the Children Theatre, and even in the more serious plays of the repertory there are always lines and situations which bring happy laughs from the children of the audience. As Clare Tree Major, founder and director of the Children's Theatre, said in a recent New York interview: "It is the Bring High School Auditorium First and O Streets, N.W. December 28, 3:00 P.M. 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The Children's Theatre of the Community Committee, Phyllis Wheatley Y.W.C.A. MORE PRE-INVENTORY VALUES! PEOPLES BREG STORES most thrilling thing in the world to see and hear a large audience of children completely enchanted by an exciting play; to hear their spontaneous laughter, not raucous and coarse, but musical and understanding. Children laugh at kindly things. "It is so unfair when grown-ups remark that children are amused only by stapstick. Such a one is usually unable to transport himself or herself back to childhood. Why, there is no audience with a keener appreciation of natural humor,—the humor of natural lines—than children." It is this genuine humor of line, situation, and character which make the play "Dick Whittington" such a gay experience for its audiences. WE MODERNS Mrs. Ruth Edwards was hostess to the club at her residence, 758 Falmont Street, Thursday. First prize was awarded Mrs. Totter Harrison; second prize. Mrs. Francis Love; consolation prize. Mrs. Marie Medley, and guest prize. Mrs. Madelline Boyd. Presents were exchanged by the members. Members present were Mesdames Katherine Brown, Ruth Edwards Lottie Harrison. Francis Love, Marie Medley, Mae Ware, Misses Sojourner Jackson and Ela King. HURRY! HURRY! ABSOLUTELY YOUR LAST CHANCE TO BUY AT THESE BANKRUPT SALE PRICES Be Here Before 10 P.M. Saturday ALL MERCHANDISE KOHNER, INC. AND FIXTURES OF 919 F St., N. W. VALUE $49.50 Sale Price $14.95 HANDBAGS CHILDREN'S COTTON DRESSES To 59c LATEST CLOTH COATS Value $15.90. Sale Price . . . . $6.95 CHILDREN'S Value up to $8.95 COATS NOW . . . ALL CASH SALES—NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES 919 F Street, N. Open 'til 9:30 P. M. The entire stock must go-nothing is held Come in TOMORROW and take advantage full selection. We must vacate this st two weeks. The entire stock must go—nothing is held back. Come in TOMORROW and take advantage of our full selection. We must vacate this store in two weeks. 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The records of the ten highest in the test were splendid enough to train any contest among typists' of only two months experience in any school in the city. Their speeds follow: Miss Billie Wattkins, 72 net words per minute; Miss Ruth Bethea, 71; Mrs. Clara B. Simms, 69; Miss Mary Wilson, 69; Ernest Anderson 67; Miss Mozell Wing, 66; Miss Ilise E. Anderson, 63; Miss Verna Davis, 62; Miss Dorothy Kendall, 61; and Miss M. Hoffman, 60. Miss Jackson and Miss Watkins received the first and second prizes. Miss Margaret Ivy received the improvement prize, having shown an William Pickens's Observations "Southern Democracy is going to be confronted with a delicate problem . . . the arrival on the Washington scene of Arthur W. Mitchell, Negro Democrat. . . who defeated Oscar DePriest." These are words Ira Bennett, who writes "News Beyond the News in Washington," which column is used by southern newspapers. He goes on to explain that "High-ranks in Democratic national headquarters" had known all along that they could capture Republican congressional seats in Chicago and in other northern districts, "if they chose to nominate a member of the colored race as thier candidate," a structure which these higher-ups were unwilling to take "because of the southern Democrats." The writer goes on to explain that a white man named Baker was nominated to run against DePriest, and that Baker's sudden death left the shing in such shape that they seared that the only way to defeat him was to put in a Negro at the last minute, lest Negro voters in Chicago could not be bought over to support a second white man. In other words: that DePriest is responsible of the election of Mitchell by the Democrats. But for DePriest and his stinging digits for his race, the Democrats would have sent a white man, if anybody at all, to the congress from the first Illinois district. At least DePriest had so awakened the Negroes even those who could be influential, that the whites had come to see that the only way to defeat him, especially in an emergency, was to nominate another Negro against him. Mitchell's entrance into the congress is therefore not only "A delicate problem" for southerners there: it is also a delicate and percarious problem for Mitchel and for his race. Being a part of the dominant machine there, will he be able to buck the machine? We doubt it. We doubt it: the Democratic machine, as any such machine, can squelch all and any of its insiders. The only persons free to fight a powerful machine, are the persons who do not belong to it. If there could be the full Negro quota in Congress, at least 40 of them, then they might be an effective power on the inside of the Democratic party, if they were all or mostly Democrats. But one Negro in the party opposes reduced to zero; while one posed to Negroes is just is just Negro in Congress, but outside of that party, because at least a power for exposure and protest,—which is about the most that One can do anyway, among four or five hundred. Besides, we want to tell Arthur Mitchell to his face that we do not at all relish the way in which he is hurrying to assure the "white folks" that when he gets down to Washington, he is going to be "good Negro" and not a bad Negro like Oscar DePriest. He might as well understand that the New Deal is not sending him to Congress because they wanted him, but because they did not want Oscar DePriest. Mitchell must think. "It was a Texan in Congress (quoted by Bennett) who said humorously that the southern Democrats were out to get and to destroy "Debenture, DePriest and de Tariff." So, if Arthur is going to Washington under the false notion that they meant to help his race by electing him, then Arthur is not going to be as useful to use as was Oscar. Bennett says that southerners are wondering what Mitchell is going to do about it if his people are insulted and threatened out of congressional restaurants, and boasts that even DePriest's "loud squawk" was ignored by the dominating south. We want to warn Mr. Mitchell that he should begin to think more SIX increase in speed of 18 words per minute over last month's contest. 'Among the senior and more experienced operators the Woodstock Typewriter Company awarded bronze pins for speed and accuracy to James Brown, Miss Belle Robinson and Miss Laura Mitchell. On high speed matter, Mr.Brown has written as rapidly as 210 words per minute, Miss Robinson at 167 words per minute and Miss Mitchell at 145 words per minute. Mr. Peters is candid in his belief that Mr. Brown may some day succeed him as a champion typist and carry on in world's championship contests. Mr. Peters is also candid in his belief that Miss Daisy Jackson is timber which will probably reach the championship class in the International Commercial Schools contest which is held in Chicago each year, as well as several others of his class who have shown keen ability where typing is concerned. The next school contest is scheduled sometime in January and it is anticipated that the then three-month-old operators will be typing their speed drills in many instances more rapidly than those who are employed as typists, and drawing substantial salaries in the capacity of experienced operators. An interesting experiment was conducted. An average speed for the beginners' class was determined at the rate of 55 net words per minute, which includes every member of the student body with sixty days experience. of his handicaps and less of his advantages in being a cog in the machine which is determined to keep his race down, and which has allowed him to enter only as the lesser of the two evils that threatened that machine. Mitchell says blithely that he will stand for "opportunity" and so forth, for his race. But such generalities do not mean anything; any first-class southern gentleman could safely utter the same principles. Even Bilbo of Mississippi would subscribe to "fairness" to the Negro, — if you let him and the south determine just what precisely is "fair for Negroes." Let Him Challenge These We would much prefer to hear the Congressman-elect say that he was opposed to specific wrongs opposed to shutting colored people out of the house-restaurant or out of any other restaurant, where American citizens are admitted; and that he was opposed to having the south to count every Negro as a basis for southern representation in Congress and then excluding Negroes from the poll, — opposed to having the south to draw power from the presence of the Negro and then use that power to disfranchise the Negro and to destroy his rights. — We will be pleased to have the new Congress-grams. We can fight better for man to come down to specific pro-definite objectives. Generalities do not inspire us much. Of course, Mr. Mitchell says with a great show of boldness that he is for an "anti-lynching bill", — but that is a safe thing for any Northern Democrat to say now, — all the whites even can say that, so long as they are not from Mississippi or South Carolina, or some backward community. We have already made it safe, in most parts of the world, for one to speak against burning people, alive. Dangerous to Speak in Alabama It is still a bit dangerous so to speak in Alabama, — but Mitchell is from Chicago, and he knows it. We are glad that he is for an antilynching bill. God in heaven, we could not expect any less than that of him. But we want to know whether he is for, and willing to fight and lose for, the equal privileges of his race in every particular. That is what Oscar D'Priest proved that he was willing to do to stay up with his race and its rights, or to go down with them or for them. Oh, well, now, yes: we know that we cannot get all that we should have within a day or a hundred years. We need no argument about that. Nobody of any race expects any sort of perfection to actually he attained in this present civilization. But no Negro is fit to be a representative of his race who does not set the undiminished equality of his race as the standard of all his official language and conduct. We wish Mr. Mitchell the utmost success. As Bennett reports the southerners as saying, so say we: "What Representative-elect Mitchell may think about the situation, is up to him. At least he can go to bat as a Democrat," — and we add: also AS A NEGRO fighting for rights and life. Robbery Thwarted As Man Resists Men After he was beaten with a gun hunt by two men who attempted to 100 km John E. Thompson, 30, 1600 Fourteenth Street, Northwest, received treatment by a physician for shoulder and chin lacerations. Thompson resisted the attempt at Eleventh and P Streets, and the bandits fled without any boot. --- Personals Mrs. Callie Morris, 776 Irving Street, Northwest, is spending the holidays with her brothers in New Haven, Conn. She is the guest of Thomas and Richard Mohr. Miss Elsie Irving of 1334 U Street, Northwest, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irving, 412 Pearl Street, Charlottesville, Va., for the holidays. Mrs. Alethea D. Holmes of 1840 Thirteenth \ Street, Northwest is spending the Christmas holidays in Oxford, N. C., as the guest of her sister, Miss Alma Davis and her brother, the Reverend Herman S. Davis, the latter principal of the Mary Potter School at Oxford. N. C. Mrs. Maude L. Simms, of East Orange, N. J., was in the city Monday and Tuesday to attend the funeral of her father-in-law, Daniel Sims, of 1915 Thirteenth Street, Northwest. Allen C. Griffith, exalted ruler of Morning Star Lodge of Elks, and his wife spent the week-end and Christmas Day with the brother and sister of Mrs. Griffith in Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Mildred E. Jones, of 1248 Florida Avenue, is spending the holiday period with relatives in New York City. Tillie E. Smith, a graduate of the 1933 slass of Dunbar High School, and now a sophomore at Knoxville College, Knoxville Tennessee, is visiting with her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Sanderson, of 1851 Third Street, Northwest, for the holiday period. Miss Smith will return to her studies in Knoxville College, January 2, 1935. HOWARD STUDENT SAILS FOR BELGIUM Lyonel C. Flerant, a junior at Howard University, sailed last week for Brussels, Belgium, to represent the Liberal Student Club of the university, at the International Student Congress Against War and Fascism, which will convene December 29. The congress was called by the World Committee of Students Against War and Fascism, which is represented in the United States by the American Committee for International Student Congress Against War and Fascism. 112 East 19th Street, New York City. Mr. Florant is a member of the America n Student Delegation which comprises representatives from colleges and universities from all parts of the United States. The funds necessary to finance his trip to the congress were collected by the Liberal Student Club of Howard University from persons interested in having Negro students represented at the meetings. The following persons contributed to the fund: Mrs Elmhirst's committee, of New York City; Mrs Motty Eltingon, of New York City; A. E. O. Munsell, of New York City; Oswald Garrison Villard, of New York City; Joel E. Spingarn, of New York City; Joel M. Mary McLeod Bethune, Daytona Beach, Fla.; Arthur Spingarn, of New York City; Mrs. Margaret Lamont of New York City; Mrs. Margaret Sedalia, N.C.; Mrs. Harold B. Stabler, of Washington, and Arthur Logan, of the Atlanta University. Beryl E. Smith Weds Anthony H. Pierce Miss Beryl E. Smith and Anthony H. Pierce were quietly wedded Christmas eve at Holy Rodeemer's Rectory. Miss Alma Carrison was the maid of honor and Edgar F. Woodson the best man. The newly-weds left for a New York honeymoon Christmas day and will return about January 3. They will be at home at 2715 Georgia Avenue, Northwest, Apt. 106. Those present at the ceremony were: Mrs. Mamie Boyd Smith, mother of the bride, William A. Boyd, grandfather of the bride. John and Archie Smith, Vermell Gaines, C. C. Coley and Samuel L. Bullock. On March 1, 1875, congress passed the second civil rights bill. But in 1883 the United States Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional. The Civil Rights Bill of 1875 is the last effort of congress to guarantee Negroes civil rights. JARVIS The WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 29, 1934 It's time for pads and pencils. But no resolutions for me. The little misdemeanors (and the big ones too) that I've been perpetrating year after year and all through the year, I have as persistently "resolved" on every new New Year Day. But all to no avail. Not only did I begin to break 'emre the ink was dry on hite paper, but at least in a couple of cases I found myself stopping right in the middle of a sentence that was elegantly setting forth some grand resolution, and smashing that same resolution into a dozen different pieces. But I can't help hoping that Mrs. Edgar Payre of 1445 Q Street, Northwest, will continue to befriend poor, homeless cats. By the end of 1935 she'll probably have us all cat-conscious, for she has already begun her campaign for "More Love and Care for Cats" by sending her friends (not the cats) the cunningest Christmas Card you ever saw with two cute fat, little cats peeping out from the top of two pretty gay Christmas stockings. Dan Cupid will get a glad hand for his Holiday activity. One hears that Dr. Francis Luke of Baton Rouge, Lr., and attractive Marjorie McKinney of 28. R. Street, recited a certain pretty dialogue before the Rev. R. W. Brooks. That Mrs. George Herrif, the former Hattie Holmes can count at least one black and white checked out among the pretty things in her new wardrobe. Saw her some months ago in just such an ensemble and the popular teacher had added an extra bit of chic by donning a snappy red hat. That Messrs. Jacob Combs of Fairmont Street, and E. W. Brooks of 1730 First Street, will be as happy next Christmas and on all subsequent Yulelet Days as they were on Christmas Day 1934. Both of the prominent Washingtonians who are among Uncle Sam's smartest employee found a brand new promotion in their socks on Christmas morning (I beg your pardon, Santa arrived ahead of schedule and left the presents Christmas Eve.) That The handbags lovely ladies found in their Christmas stockings had lights in em. Have you seen the newest bags? They have tiny electric lights inside. You open the bag and presto! There's a flash. The light stays on while you search for your lip stick, your powder your rouge, or maybe the quarter you borrowed. It automatically switches off the moment you close your purse. Somebody said the other day that when Miss So and So takes an inventory of the contents of her bag she almost always finds a "beauty kit" complete; papers, pen and penels; clippings of one sort or another; pins of every conceivable kind; a comb for her curly locks; one or more mirrors; a cute little favor perhaps; some pretty thingumabob she got from somebody's party, one thin dime and some poor little pennies. But 'twould take too long to list the rest. We can only hope that the bright new bag in Miss So and So's sock had in it a brilliant light. So when she boards a crowded street or the waiting conductor won't have to wail, "step lively, please," or when she enters a ten-cent store, (or maybe A and P) the Clerks won't have to keep on thinking words they dare not speak. Mr. Osborne Evans won't have to go about another Christmas looking like the last note of "The Chord"—The dear lady who usually accompanies him to all the pretty places is still convalescing. That: Dr. Peter M. Murray, formerly of Washington, will get a rose in his goat lapel for making Mrs. Murray ever so happy (thus enabling her to sine the better at her recent recital) by getting himself appointed to some extraordinary post in Harlem Hospital. Extend Holiday Greetings by TELEPHONE New Year's Eve ONE NIGHT CABARET Murray Casino Monday Night, Dec. 31st, from 10 'til The Most Elaborate New Year's Eve Celebration Ever Staged in Washington Strictly Harlem Nite Club Floor Show DANCING :: DINING :: WINES, etc. :: FUN FAVORS Reservations in advance at the Green Parrot Cafe, 1218 U St. Phone Dec. 5664 Dr. Garnet Wilkinson will get a vote of thanks for letting the public know through the Washington Post how much the parents, teachers and pupils appreciate the opportunity given the children to hear the National Symphony Orchestra and see the conductor, Dr. Hans Kindler (one of the real personalities of Washington musical circles) in action. That The Brookland Tates will again throw wide the gates of their beautiful rose garden to some happy couple who may later on be looking for a sweet romantic spot to which they might lead some willing preacher just to have him tie the "knot." Mr. and Mrs. James Fulbright will keep on doing interesting things with the Choral Club. That Mrs. Josie Tate of 900 S Street, Northwest, will get her Saturday a晚oon Bridge party over in the same admirable way she put over a play some months ago. That Mr. J. E. Rector of Thomas Street, whose Christmas turkey "flew out of the window, paused in a tree then headed South" was able to bear his loss with fortitude and that if he substituted pork chops or maybe a tender steak he could shout for joy for one thing he wouldn't have to pick 'em. That Miss Ann Goodwin of the Community Center will let Washingtonians hear more of her singing. That all the Lovely Ladies and Big Bold Wonderful Men will have a Happy and Prosperous New Year and that the faithful old Tribune will register your good deeds. You keep performing so many it may perchance miss one once in a while. About your bad deeds? They do slip in now and then, but the good ones so far outnumber the bad that—well, let's not talk about em but save all our time and energy for a rip-roaring welcome to the glad New Year. By Capitola GREEN PARROT CAFE ...PRESENTS... Dr. B. Price Hurst was to host to the Epsilon Baule last Friday night, at which time Carrington Davis of Baltimore was the special guest of honor. Mrs. Nellie R. Brown, of 2217 Thirteenth Street, Northwest, was called to Massalon, Ohio, last week to attend the funeral of her brother, Edward Robinson. Before returning to the city, Mrs. Brown will spend several days with relatives in Oberlin, Ohio. Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Curtis, are spending the Christmas Season with their son, Dr. Arthur L. Curtis, who is confined in the Veterans Hospital in the Catskills in New York. Dr. William Thompkins is spending the Yuletide holiday with his family in Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Charles Dial of East St. Louis, Hilmois, motored to Washington, where he is spending the Christmas vacation with his mother, Mrs. J. L. Reid, and his sister, Mrs. Valentine D. Waddill. Mr. and Mrs. Henry, Randolph, of Richmond, Virginia, have just announced the marriage of their daughter, Miss Susie Mary Randolph to Herman Price, the wedding having taken place September 1, in Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Price are making their home in Washington. Dr. B. Price Hurst, Trevor Bowen and Charles H. Houston, attended the testimonial reception given last week by the Manhattan Medical Society of New York City, in honor of Dr. Louis T. Wright, who was recently elected a fellow in the American College of Surgeons at Boston. Madame Lillian Evanti, internationally famed opera singer, will be featured in a joint recital with the Hall Johnson Choir at the 135th Street Y, M. C. A., in New York City, on New Year's evening. The recital will climax the Open House celebration of the local Y, M. C. A. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs was the guest speaker at the Salem Baptist Church in Jenkintown, Pa. last week. Miss Burroughs used as her subject; "Standing Up To Life." BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL Attorney George E. Hayes, is able to be out again after several days of illness, which kept him confined to his home. Mrs. Frankie Caldwell is spending the Christmas season in Troy, and Albany, New York visiting with his brother and sister. Mrs. Virginia Smootz Reeves and Miss A. Roberta Smootz will leave the Capital this week to spend a few days in Welch and Keystone, West Virginia, visiting with relative and friends. William McKelvey of the Howard University Law School, is spending the holiday season in New York City. Warfield Clarke, of 112 U Street, Northwest is spending his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Clarke, of West Point, Virginia. Surprise Party Honors the Rev. and Mrs. R.W. Brooks The Aftar Guild of Lincoln Congregational Temple sponsored a surprise party for the Rev. and Mrs. R. W. Brooks Tuesday. Mrs. Brooks, who knew about the party, successfully succeeded in keeping the knowledge of it from her husband. He had an early engagement at 6:30 o'clock, and was to return for her at 8 o'clock for another meeting. He was a little late in returning, and to his great amazement, when he rushed in to hurry her out to the other meeting, he found the stairways, the halls, the front and dining rooms filled with members of the church. They immediately broke into singing of the Christmas carols. After brief speeches and presentation of two large baskets of gifts, and a purse; the pastor and Mrs. Brooks responded with words of apprehension. After a brief social period the group left, with cheering words of "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." ARISTQCRATS The Washington Aristocrats held their meeting, Saturday, at the Municipal Club, 2022 Fifteenth Street, Northwest, at which time plans were made for a masque ball in January. Members present were James R. Taylor, John Munday and Jerry J. Thompson. A. W. MITCHELL TO ADDRESS SIGMA MEETING SUNDAY Cogressman-elect to Make First Public Appearance Here Since Election Congressman-elect Arthur W. Mitchell, who is national president of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, will be the principal speaker at the public mass meeting of the fraternity to be held on Sunday afternoon, December 30, at 4 o'clock, in Andrew Rankin Chapel, Howard University. This will be Mr. Mitchell's first public appearance in Washington since his election to Congress, and a capacity crowd is expected to hear him. The public is invited to attend this meeting. The fraternity is celebrating its 20th anniversary in connection with its annual conclave in the city of its birth. The arrangements committee expects more than 500 delegates and visitors. Other features of the convention will be the interfraternal smoker to be held at the Whitelaw Hotel on Saturday evening at 9 o'clock and the dawn dance to be held at the Masonic Temple on Monday morning. The business session will be held in Minor Hall assembly room Howard University. Washingtonians Feted in Greensboro, N. C. GREENSBORO, N. C. — Mrs. Margaret Headen Hill entertained in honor of Mrs. A. M. Clark and P. D. Hill, of Washington, D. C., in Yates Building, Friday, Dancing featured the affair. Among those present were Dr. and Mrs. George Simkins, Dr. and Mrs. B. N. Barnes, Miss C. Bradford, Dr. George H. Evans, Miss Pauline Woods, Miss Hortense Tensely, Miss V. M. Boone, Misses S. E. and T. M. Payne, Mr. and Mrs. S. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Edenly, Miss Stell Gilmer, Miss C. Cuppe, Miss H Snaford, William Headen, Miss H. Jones, Miss N. Artis, Miss Madeline Bridges, C. N. Pickett, Mr. and Mrs. H. Pookum, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mebone and H. Coleman. TO HOLD CHRISTMAS PARTY The pupils of the Sunday School of the Third Baptist Church will hold their annual Christmas party. Friday night. COOKING SCHOOL TUES., JAN. 15 FRIDAY, JAN. 18 TUES., JAN. 22 FRIDAY, JAN. 25 TUES., JAN. 29 FRIDAY, FEB. 1 BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL Share in these Worthwhile Values in Our Big Pre-Inventory Sale Here is an opportunity to save money on Everyday Foods and Household Needs. Clearing the way for inventory, we have arranged very special values, which the wise Homekeeper will welcome. The Life of the Meal—Delightfully Refreshing Mother's Joy Coffee lb tin 27 The Finest South American Coffee—Ground to order. Small Fresh Lean Hams $ ^{1 b} $ 19 $ ^{c} $ Small Lean Fresh Picnics $ ^{1 b} $ $ 12_{2}^{1 c} $ Small Lean Smoked Shoulders $ ^{1 b} $ $ 12_{2}^{1 c} $ Genuine Phila. Scrapple $ ^{1 b}. $ 15 $ ^{c} $ A Full Line of Chickens At Our Usual Reasonable Prices The Finest and Freshest Produce Old Cabbage 4 lbs. 5c Oranges 2 Doz. 29c California Carrots 2 Bunches 15c Yellow Onions 2 lbs. 13c A Happy, Prosperous New Year M FR 20 Economical Good Taste K SUBURBAN CLUB Pale Dry Ginger Ale Dinner Size, now 10c MADE IN WASHINGTON 1310 Ridge Place, S.E. Lincoln 0243 SUBURBAN CLUB Pale Dry Ginger Ale Dinner Size, now 10c MADE IN WASHINGTON 1310 Ridge Place, S.E. Lincoln 0243 The WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 29. 1934 Negro Achievement Exhibit Planned By Sigma Rho ST. LOUIS, Mo. (ANP) — The Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority is very busy gathering material from some of St. Louis' most talented persons for its Negro Achievement Exhibit which will be at the W. Y. C. A. from December 26 to 31 inclusive. The Boule will be held in St. Louis during the time. Zeta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority hope to make this Boule one of distinction and great accomplishments. The officers of the St. Louis Chapter are Pearl Schwartz, basileus; Ruby Poake, grammateus; Regina Steele, epistleous; and Mrs. Ruth Cooper, Armstrong, parliamentarian. To Train Housekeepers CHICAGO. (ANP)—The Chicago Urban League is inaugurating a program of training for housewives and persons engaged in domestic service. The classes made possible through the Emergency Education Project will consist of several courses among them, the making of new dishes out of leftover foods, planning parties that are different, organizing housework so that it may be accomplished with as much ease as possible, selection of choice cuts of meats are some of the subjects which will be studied. The course which has as its teacher Mrs. Neba Ryan, will operate under the slogan "Better Homes—Better Jobs For Women." LINCOLN, MD. NEWS The regular monthly meeting of the Lincoln Citizens' Association met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Johnson, Tuesday. Edward D. Young, chairman, presided. After routine business the Rev. Leon S. Penn, former pastor of Seaton Memorial A. M. E. Church who was a visitor at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gibson spoke commending the people of Lineon on their progress. The turkey rattle and party held at the Lincoln School Friday by the association, was successful. Mrs Edward Pierce was the winner of the 12 pound turkey and John Ward won the 12 pound bag of flour. Several prizes were won at card games. The Rev Mr. Berry, pastor of Secon Memorial A. M. E. Church, delivered a special Christmas sermon Sunday morning at 11 e'clock. There were two visitors present, Miss Luey Gray, week-end guest at the residence of the Rev. and Mrs. P. A. Scott, and Mrs. Marion Johnson. The Sunday School school their annual Christmas exercises at 10 o'clock with H. P. Socks, superintendent, presiding. Ruth Jones, Calvin Jones and Edward D. Young, Jr. received prizes for regular attendance for the year 1934. All the children present received candy and books. The Garden Club, Mrs C. D. Scott, president, has distributed baskets to the poor of the community for Christmas. EXECUTED FOR MURDER JACKSON. Miss. (ANP)—Obediah McKnight was hanged Wednesday at Natchez after being convicted of the murder of his wife. nancing E Annual ING CHO RED BY Tribu NEWSPAPER (of 16 Pages or FRIDAY, J FRIDAY, J FRIDAY, F 0:30 P.M. 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SEE NEXT WEEK'S TRIBUNE Officials Plan Formation Of National Body Appointment of a committee of five to study and outline plans for organization of a national board of athletic officials marked the first step toward centralization of officiating among arbiters of the Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The committee was appointed at a meeting held in the cafeteria of Sojourner Truth Hall, Howard University, between sessions of the CLIA.A. conference, last Saturday. W. Napoleon Rivers, temporary chairman of the group, named four men, two from this city and two from Baltimore, to work with him toward the end of organization. E. P. Westmoreland and E. B. Henderson, the latter president of the Eastern Board of Officials, were selected as Washington's representation in the five which also included D. N. Clark and L. U. Gibson, of Baltimore. John T. Rhines Leaves Freedmen's Hospital John T. Rhines, prominent Washington mortician and well known fraternal man, who has been ill at Freedmen's Hospital for several weeks left the hospital, Thursday, and is now convalescing at his home, 901 Third Street, Southwest. Mr. Rhines underwent an operation while at the hospital. Praise day at night, and life at the end. A woman is putting a basket of food into a dish. SEVEN A&P ESTABLISHED 1899 FOOD STORES WHERE ECONOMY RULES These Prices effective until close of business Dec. 31st in Washington and Vicinity. A & P COFFEE TRIO 8 O'CLOCK lb. 19c RED CIRCLE lb. 23c BOKAR lb. 27c Del Monte Pineapple Crushed 2 med. 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Cadet Colonel Wendell Cones, commander of the Ninth Brigade, High School Cadets, being greeted by Sergeant Joseph F. Johnson, Civil War Veteran, during the annual competitive drill of the cadets last June in Griffith Stadium. MARY THE NEW YORK TIMES The Duke of the House of Ellington, a product of the local music halls is still the greatest among the army of orchestra leaders. supervision the university has be- One of the events of 1934 was the opening of the Industrial Bank of Washington. Here you see depositors come recognized as one of the and patrons who thronged into the bank on its opening last August after being closed since the bank holi- greatest in the country. day in 1932 M. S. S. Madame Lillian Evanti, outstanding singer who gave a command recital at the White House during the year A. Roland Hayes is still the out- standing tenor of today. He is one of the few great stars who have not succumbed to the radio. PETER H. The WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 29, 1934 THE WEDDING The society event of the year was the marriage last July when Miss Carol Carson, daughter of Dr. Simeon Carson, became the bride of Dr. Thomas Williston. The marriage brought to the Nation's Capital the society leaders of New York Philadelphia, Baltimore and other cities. A. E. William Hastie a Washingtonian, he was appointed to a high government position during the year. THE JUMPING MAN The most horrible crime of the year. Claude Neal, 22-year old youth was taken from jail by a mob of whites and brutally murdered. His body was stripped and hung from a tree. The dastardly crime grounded the nation and resulted in the President including lynching in his latest radio THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD THE MEMBERS OF THE MEMBERSHIP This group was responsible for the National Educational Association convention here last June at which time the country's leading educators met. THE FIRST WORLD WAR The Scottsboro mothers appealed to the White House last day in an attempt to get the President to allow the lives of the 9 boys in an Alabama jail. Their appeal was unheeded 11 J. Finley Wilson, who is still wearing the crown of Elkdom although the diadem is wobbling BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPIT ICTURES ★ Educational Association convention here last June a leading educators met. A. Rex Ingram, star of "Stevedore," a play that is creating a favorable impression in New York and other cities where it was shown during the year. National Educational Association co country's leading educators met. THE WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM Dr. Robert R. Moton whose resignation from the presidency of Turkegee came as a big surprise in educational circles. invention here last June at which PETER H. Arthur W. Mitchell, congressman and elect who defeated Oscar DePriest for a seat in the House of Representatives THREE H.U. STUDENTS' TRIPS CALLED OFF SECOND SECTION BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL VIRGINIA SCHOOL TEACHERS DESIRE NEW CURRICULUM VIRGINIA SCHOOL TEACHERS DESIRE NEW CURRICULUM Special Group to Confer With State Officials for Adaptation The Parker-Gray School will close for the Christmas holidays Friday, and will re-open Thursday, January 3. Wesley D. Elam, principal of the Parker-Gray School, and president of the Eighth District Teachers Conference, with Professor D. A. Wilkerson of Virginia State College, Miss Eva Mitchell of the Extension Department of Hampton Institute and Dr. Robert Daniel of Virginia Union University, held conference with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Richmond, Wednesday. The first three named are members of a special committee appointed by the State Teachers Association at its recent annual session, to meet with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to urge more consideration of Negro teachers in plans of preparation for adaptation of the new curriculum in the public schools of Virginia. Dr. Daniels is president of the State Association. This committee recommends a program whereby Negro teachers in all parts of the state will have the opportunity to prepare themselves for this new program. It is asked that the four colleges training teachers for the State be used as service centers for areas of the State; and that a program be set under the direction of the State Superintendent similar to that in operation for other teach- MUSSOLINI FEARS GROWTH OF DARK, YELLOW RACES II Duce Warns France to Halt Her Falling Birth Rate PARIS.—Mussolini fears the rising tide of color. In a recent article he wondered "if the white man's civilization" would not disappear in the face of the "continual numerical growth and interrupted territorial expansion of the yellow and black races." The article warned France to halt her falling birth rate. Unless French marriages and babies multiply in the near future, Mussolini warned there will be only half as many Frenchmen within a scant 60 years, or 20,000,000 as compared to the present 40,000,000. "There is not an hour to lose in seeking remedies," he told France. That neighborly warning from a foreign chief of state has served to focus France's attention on an "appeal to the nation" issued by 20 prominent French leaders a few months back, but generally ignored. "Rapid depopulation," said the appeal, "threatens commerce and industry with failure for want of consumers, the state with bankruptcy for want of taxpayers and the country with inability to protect its frontiers for want of defenders." NEW YORK. N.Y.—The death in December 14th of Mrs. Ruth Standish Baldwin, widow of William H. Baldwin, Jr., late president of the Long Island Railroad, marked the passing of a notable friend of Negroes throughout the country. Mrs. Baldwin was founder of the National Urban League and served as first president and a member of the board of directors for 5 years. She Ikewise maintained a lively interest in Tuskegee Institute, of which her husband was a trustee. In 1910 Mrs. Baldwin called together a group of white and colored citizens at her home and formed The National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes. Everyone lays a burden on the willing horse. A RIGHT TO LIVE AS MEN, NOTHING MORE, NOTHING LESS. FOR THIS WE DEDI- CATE OUR LIVES. ON'S CAPITAL E H.U. ST New T. B. Expert ANP Dr Clarence H. Payne, member of Provident Hospital staff, Chicago, whose studies in tuberculosis at the Municipal Tuberculosis sanitarium at Chicago where he is the first of the group to do clinical and research work, have embraced the latest scientific methods of treating consumption. Dr. Payne in collaboration with some of the country's foremost surgeons has been delving into the modern methods for treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis involving pneumo-thorax and pneumulysis opations. NAACP WINNER IN FIRST SKIRMISH WITH POLICE One of Two Charges in Picket Case Dismissed by Judge A charge of carrying banners without a permit was dismissed by Judge Isaac R. Hitt in D. C. Branch of Police Court, last Saturday morning, following a motion filed by Attorney George E. C. Hayes in behalf of the defendants. The judge's verdict exonerated Edward J. Lovett, local attorney, Emmett Dorset, Howard University professor, and George B. Murphy, Jr., newspaper man, three of the four who represented the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in picketing the President's Crime Conference early last week. The three men, together with Roy Wilkins, national secretary of the association, were arrested following picketing activities in the vicinity of Constitution Hall, where the conference was in progress. Mr. Wilkins was compelled to return to New York before the case was called to trial and as a result forfeited the $5 collateral placed for him at the Third Precinct Station upon his arrest. The group had as its purpose a hope to bring pressure to bear on delegates attending the conference toward the end of making anti-lynching legislation a part of its program. A charge of parading without a permit is still pending against the men. This will be heard tomorrow morning (Friday) at 11 o'clock. Judge Hilt ruled that the provisio under which the men were charged pertained to the carrying of "advertising" matter and that the banners carried by the men did not violate this law of the District. Mr. Sims Dies After Lingering Illness Daniel Sims, of 1915 Thirteenth Street, Northwest, died at his home early last Friday morning after a lingering illness of several months. Funeral services were held from his late residence, Monday afternoon. Mr. Sims is survived by his widow, Mrs. Fannie Sims, a daughter Miss Beatrice Mae Sims, who is a teacher in the public schools of the city, a sister, Mrs. Carrie Tolson, and a brother, Augustus Sims, of Pleasant Plains, Staten Island, New York. Mr. Sims had been a resident of the Capital for more than a quarterer of a century, having come to Washington, from Atlanta, Ga. Falls From Running Board Curtis Prentice, 25, 31 R Street. Northeast, was treated at Sibley Hospital early this week for a possible skull-fracture received when he fell from the running board of a car on which he was riding. Name Educational The late John Merrick and Dr. Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co.rick-Moore Scholarship Fund has been approximates $800 per year is given business courses in one of eight college which the company operates. Started by F. J. Haight of Haight, Davis Messrs. Merrick and Moore-in coop insurance organization in both the but the field now support the fund, to Mary Garden and Noted Tenor, Ta Name Educational Fund for Them J. B. B. The late John Merrick and Dr. A. M. Moore, founders of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, in whose memory the Merrick-Moore Scholarship Fund has been established. The fund which now approximates $800 per year is given to worthy students pursuing business courses in one of eight colleges, located in the various states in which the company operates. Started by a contribution of $500 given by F. J. Haight of Haight, Davis and Haight, white, the families of Messrs, Merrick and Moore in cooperation with the employees of the insurance organization in both the home office at Durham and throughout the field now support the fund, which each year aids eight students. Mary Garden and George Garner, Noted Tenor, Talk of Old Times PASADENA, Calif.—Mary Garden, her sylph-like form sheathed in a long, clinging white satin gown, captured the hearts of all who heard her in recital here recently at the Community Playhouse. She acted and sang and talked and when she had finished her stage program she performed again back stage, save that she did not sing. For in the wings, waiting to greet her, was George Garner, famous Negro tenor, now a Pasadena resident, and for whom Mary, ten years ago, when he was a student, predicted world fame. Her prediction came true in a few short years, and last week: these artists compared experiences—the prima donna who invests art with the human LARCENY CHARGED TO FORMER BANK EMPLOYE BY JURY LARCENY CHARGED SAYS SOUTH IS TO FORMER BANK FIELD FOR THE EMPLOYE BY JURY NEGRO LAWYER Financial House Worker Trapped Taking Bills Planted in Cage Joseph G. Stinson, former employee of the McLachlen Banking Corporation, was indicted on a charge of grand larceny by the District Grand Jury in its report to Justice Oscar R. Luhring in District Supreme Court, Friday. Stinson is alleged to have taken $1,300 from his former employer. The indictment charges that the banking employee took a package of bills, amounting to the aforementioned sum, after they had been "planted" in a teller's cage after numerous small shortages had been reported. Housebreaking Case David Gross, 18, 1014 Columbia Road, Northwest, was charged in another indictment with breaking into 36 houses in the Northwest section. A second indictment against Gross accused him of larceny in the same connection. An indictment against Tom K. Blocker named him as a violator of the currency laws. Blocker was indicted with seven white persons accused of passing spurious money. Baskets Given to Needy By Union U. Students RICHMOND Va. — Following a tradition of the Virginia Union University branches of the Y. M. C. A, a list of the Richmond needy was secured from one of the local social agencies and an appeal was made to the student body for funds to help buy baskets for those on the list. Final arrangements were made Wednesday night at a joint meeting of the two cabinets held in Harrison Hall for the distribution of Christmas baskets to these needy families during the Yuletide season. WASHINGTON, D.C., WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 29, 1934 Washington Tribune touch, and the tenor who has given up the thrill and the glory of the concert stage to devote himself to the cause of music among people of his own race. "And what music in your people! What Music?!" Miss Garden's voice was husky with emotion, as she commended the singer and his wife, Netta Paullyn Garner, pianist, for the use they have made of their respective arts. Only a few moments did these two artists have before a crowd surged back stage to greet Miss Garden. But those few moments reflected the attributes which have carried them both to the heights; sincerity, enthusiasm, and above all, sympathy and understanding. SAYS SOUTH IS FIELD FOR THE NEGRO LAWYER Vice Dean of Howard Law School Completes 4-Week Trip in South Charles H. Houston, vice dean of the School of Law, Howard University, has just completed a four-weeks trip through North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, in the interest of the School of Law. He visited St. Augustine's College and Shaw University at Raleigh; North Carolina State at Durham; State Agricultural and Technical College and Bennett College for Women at Greensboro; Johnson C. Smith University at Charlotte; South Carolina State College at Orangeburg; Allen University and Benedicte College at Columbia, South Carolina, and Paine College at Augusta, Georgia. In each college he addressed the full student assembly and, in several colleges, met the classes in sociology and Government. The purpose of the trip was to acquaint college students with the opportunities and obstacles confronting the Negro lawyer in practice in the South. Mr. Houston pointed out that the great coming field for the Negro lawyer was in the South where social and political questions affecting Negroes are most acute. He reports that the Southern students are showing an increasing interest in the study of law and social problems. Northwest House Will Continue Xmas Parties Continuing its program for Christmas, the Northwest Settlement House will hold a party Friday at the House for the Emergency relief children from nine to eleven years old. A similar party for lads and ladies from six to eight years old was held today (Thursday). Toys and candies were furnished by the Council of Social Agencies. HUSBAND SUED ON DESERTION: WIFE WOULD RECONCILE Mrs. Genevieve Mitchell Asks Court to Award Her Separation Support Peeved because her marital venture failed to last more than a little over two years, Mrs. Genevieve Mitchell, 1740 T Street, Northwest, entered the courts last Friday morning, seeking a limited divorce from her husband, Samuel F. Mitchell, an employee of the National Geographic Society. Married on February 21, 1932, in Rockville, Md., the Mitchells lived together as man and wife until December 15, when the husband took leave without explanation. His departure, according to Mrs. Mitchell's petition, left her facing rental obligations in the amount of $37.50 already overdue. The $10 she receives monthly as an employee of a women's wear mail order concern is insufficient to take care of this rent. Mitchell, according to his wife, receives $00 per month with the Geographic Society. The petitioner states that she is in dire need of alimony from her husband although she was not moved to sue for any reason other than because of his desertion of her. She states further that she is willing to reconcile. Mrs. Mitchell is represented by Attorney Benjamin L. Gaskins. SELF HELP GROUP ADDRESSED BY PRESIDENT SELF HELP GROUP ADDRESSED BY PRESIDENT B. T. Montgomery Delivers Inspiring Talk at Closing Meeting The Frederick Douglass Self Help Cooperative, which holds weekly meetings in the Giddings School, held its last meeting of the year, last Tuesday. The president, B. T. Montgomery delivered a final address on "Things Worthwhile." The president of the Sewing Unit, Mrs. Annie Holmes, and the supervisor of sewing, Mrs. Ruby Johnson, gave splendid reports on the work done by the twenty women who attend daily on Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All of the members have supplied themselves with sheets, towels, pillows, pillow cases, shirts for boys, dresses for themselves and their children, and comforts. Their last act in this year was to donate one hour each to present their president with a comfort as a token of their appreciation of his untiring efforts in their behalf. Young Platoon School Tots In Christmas Playlet "The Toymaker's Shop," a Christmas play by the pupils of the Charles Young Platoon School, of which Mrs. Martha H. Winston is principal, was among the activities among local school children during the pre-holiday period. The play was centered around the imaginary workshop of a toymaker and found the tots in the parts of dolls, figures and other products of such an industry. The setting was laid around the customary Christmas tree, and was under the direction of Mrs. Rosina L. Adams, auditorium and gymnasium teacher of the school. Union Pays Tribute to Mrs. Maggie L. Walker RICHMOND, Va. — The flag on Union's campus hung at half-mast Wednesday and there was a hushed silence over the campus as the entire university paid silent tribute to one of the most outstanding citizens of Richmond and grieved the passing of a noted trustee, Mrs. Maggie Laura Walker. All classes were suspended after the noon hour by order of President William J. Clark in honor of the only Negro woman to ever head a bank in America, in honor of the founder of the second oldest fraternal organization and in honor of an American woman and citizen who has made a lasting contribution to her race and nation. A HOMETOWN PAPER, OF, BY AND FOR WASHINGTONIANS. GOES INTO THE HOMES OF THE BUYING NEGRO PUBLIC Holiday MISS MARGUE Senior at the University of Michigan Jean Murray Smith, 1221 Kenyon St. Miss Murray is the daughter of F. of the Mary Senior at the University of Michigan, who is visiting her sister, Mrs Jean Murray Smith, 1221 Kenyon Street, Northwest, over the holidays Miss Murray is the daughter of F. Morris Murray, business manager of the Tribune ACCUSED DOCTOR SAYS NOT GUILTY ACCUSED DOCTOR SAYS NOT GUILTY Physician Released in Bond After Arraignment in Supreme Court Arraigned before Justice Oscar R. Luhring in District Supreme Court, Friday morning, Dr. Samuel L. Starks, 1132 New Jersey Avenue, Northwest, who was indicted on two charges of abortion by the grand Jury in its last report, pleaded not guilty. He was released under bond. The grand purors accuse Dr. Starks of performing illegal operations on two women during the month of October. The first, indictment charged the New Jersey Avenue physician with performing an abortion on Mary E. Anderson, October 8, last. Second Charge In the second indictment, Dr Starks is charged with making an illegal operation on Vivian Lucas Braxton, on October 23, last. He is represented by Attorney John H. Wilson. Suspended Housebreaker Arrested After Chase Arrested after a thrilling chase through city streets, Phillip G. Eaglan, 22, 1407 W Street, Northwest, was held for the grand jury under $500 bond by Judge Ralph Given, Monday. Eaglan was taken into custody by police when he was seen loitering on the rear fire escape of 1420 R Street, Northwest, late Sunday night by Policeman P. Johnson of the Second Precinct, Catching sight of the officer, Eaglan fled. He was pursued for three blocks before being overtaken by Officer Johnson and arrested. Coage to Be Speaker at Emancipation Service The seventy-second anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation will be celebrated at the Shiloh Baptist Church, Tuesday, with Jefferson S. Coage, former Recorder of Deeds, as speaker. The Rev. Earl L. Harrison is pastor. The service is under the auspices of the Emancipation Association; Charles W. White, president; Ruth McCullum, secretary. FRESHMEN WIN DEBATE GREENSBORO, N. C.-The nineteenth annual Freshman Sophomore debate at A. and T. College held during the week, ended in a victory for the freshmen. The subject discussed was "Resolved that Strikes Should be Abolished." Visitor RITE MURRAY ran, who is visiting her sister, Mrs. Street, Northwest, over the holidays. Morris Murray, business manager Tribune 2,559 GROWNUPS IN ADULT CLASS Courses Given Daily Vocal, Instrumental Music and English Dr. Lewis R. Alderman, director of the emergency education program of the FERA, has reported to Administrator Harry L. Hopkins that 2,559 Negro adults enrolled in adult education classes the past two months at the Senate Avenue Branch of the $th$ Y. M. C. A., in Indianapolis. F. E. DeFrantz, executive secretary, and his assistant, Lionel Artis, have had the full support of the Y board, headed by F. B. Ranson, cooperating with the State and Federal authorities, in making this a constructive community educational project. Miss Nora Taylor, Mrs. Elizabeth Shropshire, Mrs. Edith Lambert, Mrs. Eugene Polin, Anthony Courtney, David Fife, Mrs. Martha Roscoe Lewis, R.F. Mitchell, and Mercer Nance make up the full-time emergency teaching force which works with the regular staff of the Y. M. C. A. Courses are given daily and cover vocal and instrumental music, English, mathematics, geography, health education, common school branches, dramatics, public speaking, business law, parliamentary practice, and foreign languages Young Woman Attempts Suicide in Taxicab While riding in a taxi cab near Seventeenth and U Streets, Northwest, Josephine Jones, 21, who gave her address as 1402 First Street. Northwest, attempted to commit suicide by drinking poison, Monday. She was given emergency treatment at Freedmen's Hospital. According to police, the woman hailed the cab near her home, was driven to a drug store at Seventh and Rhode Island Avenue where she purchased iodine and then ordered the driver to carry her to a house in the 2400 block of Seventeenth Street. Northwest. En route she attempted to drink the poison. D. C. Chapter, Livingstone Alumni to Launch Drive The District Chapter of the Livingstone College Alumni, Alexander Barnes, president, announced the start of a campaign for funds to aid the school in completing the Price Memorial Building. The drive will end with a program and banquet at John Wesley Church, February 11. THEATRES SPORTS AND SCHOOLS NINE FACULTY CANCELS STUDENTS' TRIPS TO CONFERENCES FACULTY CANCELS STUDENTS' TRIPS TO CONFERENCES Only One Trip Sanctioned by Committee After Stormy Meeting Rescinding a student vote to send seven delegates to various student conferences during the Christmas holidays, the faculty committee on student activities at Howard University, late Thursday night, issued a second order cancelling three of the four proposed trips including one aboard. Following a stormy five-and-a-half hour session, called after requests from a group of dissatisfied students, the faculty committee sanctioned one trip, the one to the National Student Federation of America, Boston, Mass., to be attended by J. Harold Nickens, Robert McDaniel and Marian Martin. The cancelled trips, were: National Student League, St. Louis, Mo., to have been attended by Edward Plummer, Kelley O. P. Goodwin and C. Waldo Scott; Student League of Industrial Democracy, Chicago, Ill., to have been attended by the delegates to the National Student League: and The International Congress Against War and Fascism in Geneva, Switzerland, to have been attended by Carlton B. Goodlett, president of the Student Council. Helds Mass Meeting The Student Council named the delegates to the four conferences several weeks ago, but an order cancelling three of the trips was issued by the faculty committee, last Saturday. Protest from the student council followed the order and the committee granted the student council an opportunity to hold a referendum on the issue. At a called mass meeting Thursday noon the students voted 94-80 to send all the delegates. A group of students led by Kenneth Clark, managing editor of the Hilltop, student publication, appealed again to the faculty committee claiming that Goodlet railroaded the vote in the delegates' favor and urging them to reverse the students' decision. After a lengthy meeting, the faculty committee ruled the vote illegal and cancelled the three trips. Members of the committee are Professors Ralph Bunche, Leonard Z. Johnson, Sterling Brown, Gustave Auzene and Deans Lucy D. Slowe and William West. Raised Money Money for the trips was raised at a recent dance given by the Student Council. It is reported that $175 for the trip to Switzerland was sent to the steamship company several weeks ago and cannot be refunded because cancellation of the order should have been sent 24 hours before sailing time which was Thursday at 10 p.m. The dissension over the trips has caused a split in the student council and petitions calling for a new election are being circulated on the school campus. Telegraph Cummings On Lynch Topic Evasion Following the opening of the National Crime Conference here last Tuesday, telegraph were sent to Attorney General Cummings from Dean Charles H. Houston of the Howard Law School, Mrs. Robert G. McGuire, president of the District of Columbia branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and Archibald S. Pinkett, branch secretary, urging him in view of the President's proclamation against lynching to include lynching on the agenda of the conference. The branch officers telegraphed President Roosevelt lauding his address at the opening of the crime conference when he flayed lynching, and asked him to urge Attorney General Cummings to include the topic on the conference agenda. Attorney George Hayes Recovers from Illness Attorney George E. C. Hayes, well known in Washington as a leading practitioner and for many years connected with the law faculty of Howard University, resumed work, Wednesday, after a week of illness. Mr Hayes was taken sick last Tuesday and was compelled to suspend his downtown activities. He was confined to his home during the week of his absence from his office suffering an attack of la prippie.