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D.C. GIRL WINS ORATORICAL CONTEST Dr. Marshall is "The Grand" when Finley Wilson is Out of the City Made Great Contribution in Organizing Junior Elks Auxiliary and is Serving as Its First Director OUSTING OF WILSON IS SOUGHT Vigilance Committee Seeks Abolishing of All Grand Lodge Heads A movement on foot to oppose the re-election of Grand Exalted J. Finley and his entire cabinet was disclosed here Monday with the distribution of a pamphlet advocating the overthrow of all grand lodge officers and the election of a Board of Governors. The circular is being sponsored by a Vigilance Committee headed by Alfred J. Tyler. Other members are Lyonal L. Lewis, vicechairman; William A. Green and Curtis Taylor. The headquarters of the committee is said to be at 1639 Thirteenth Street, Northwest. The committee praised the action of Columbia Lodge for its refusal to take a financial part in the convention. The committee also pointed out that the Grand Exalted Ruler was elected for a two-year term at Indianapolis and his time is up this month. The committee appeals to delegates to abolish the grand lodge at this session and laws passed to oust them from the order. A number of charges of misconduct of grand lodge officers are cited in the phamplet. HUESTON PRAISED BY SPEAKERS AT ELKS' MEETING Hailing the Educational Department of Elks as a new frontier." Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, president of the Nationala Training School for Girls, speaking for the second time before delegates of the Elks' Convention, addressed the alumni meeting of the I.B.P.O.E. of W. The educational work being done by the Elks under the direction of Judge W. C. Hueston, commissioner of education, was termed by the educator as the "first forward step taken for education on the part of the people themselves." Hueston Praised The work of Judge Hueston, in the education department, was praised by Miss Burroughs, as the large, enthusiastic audience stood up simultaneously and applauded with unusual vigor. Miss Burroughs praised the work as coming not from a large number of college men and women but from men and women, who have never been to college, but through the tax assessed them, have made possible the department of education, and have caused to be graduated more than sixty students in the last ten years. "It can truly be called the University of the People under the direction of the International Order of the Helpers of Men," Miss Burroughs declared. The applause given Miss Burroughs at the end of the address was a fine tribute that any individual could well be proud of. The meeting was presided over by J. Finley Wilson, grand exalted ruler of the Elks, who at the close of the session introduced many of the visitors and delegates to the session. The Grand Exalted Ruler of the Lakes for Washington, when J. rinkley Wilson is out of the city, is Dr. Charles A. Marshall, 1739 M Street, Northwest, who is the deputy grand exalted ruler. The responsibility for seeing that the three lodges in the District are conducted according to the constitution, and by-laws of the order, rests on the shoulders of Dr. Marshall. He inspects all of the lodges at various and regular meetings, has the power to grant special dispensation, and is designated to set up new lodges when approved by the grand exalted ruler. He also may recommend to the grand exalted ruler the suspension of any of the lodges in the District. Fifty-two picked men from Morning Star Lodge, and a band from Staunton, Va. will escort the Grand Parade Washington Tribune MISS TODD VICTOR IN ELKS' TEST 2,000 Cheer Dunbar High School Graduate in Finals Before an audience estimated at two thousand, Victoria Todd, a graduate of Dunbar High School, Washington, D.C., spoke her way to first place to claim the first prize of the national oratorical contest sponsored by the LB.P.O.E. of W., at the Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, last night. Speaking on the subject, "The Negro and the Constitution," Miss Todd warned her audience at the outset of her address that the Negro was confronted with special problems as an oppressed race, and that they had the same constitutional rights as any other race, despite the fact that they do not work out in practice. Making a strong plea for a "new deal" for the Negro if his constitutional rights are to be preserved, the Dunbar graduate reviewed the discriminations heaped on her race and recalled the days of Justice Taney who, when serving on the Supreme Court of the United States, handed down a ruling that the Negro had no rights that a white man was bound to respect. "Are we still living in an age in which the Negro has no rights that the white man is bound to respect?' she asked, and then answered, "No!' to her own query. "A new Negro is on the scene," she said. "He is examining the Constitution and is not afraid to proclaim his rights under the Constitution and demand a new deal." Miss Todd, who lives at 770 Columbia Road, Northwest, is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. William W. Todd. Six Contestants Second prize was awarded to Miss Geraldine Scott, also daughter of a minister, the Rev. and Mrs. T. L. Scott, of Greensboro, N.C. The other contestants were: Miss Grace Doyle, Nashville, Tenn.; Winnette Hammond, Jersey City, N.J.; Madrece Jackson, Omaha, Neb.; Winona Turner, Akron, Ohio. Miss Todd was given a prize of $150 in cash. And the other contestants were awarded prizes of $100 each. The prizes were presented by J. Finley Wilson, grand exalted ruler. All of the contestants were winners of their respective regional contests, and as such were awarded a scholarship of $1000 by the educational department of Elks, administered by Judge W. C. Hueston, commissioner. Addresses were delivered by Judge Thomas Gerson, white, of Kansas City, Mo., and Colonel Arthur Little, of the Fifteenth Regiment, New York, N.Y. Mrs. Blanche Armwood Washington, a member of the educational department, gave remarks concerning the function and activities of the department, after which the marshal for the department, J. (See MISS TODD Page 2) Tuesday. William B. Harris and Maurice Clifford, exalted rulers of Morning Star Lodge and National Capital Lodge, respectively, will march besides him. Dr. Marshsyl was educated in the public schools of the District; was graduated from Armstrong High School; Dover State College and Freelinghuysen University. He joined the Elks in 1921, affiliating with Morning Star Lodge. He has served as grand auditor for the grand lodge. has three times been appointed district deputy, and has served in various subordinate offices in the Morning Star Lodge. Dr. Marshall is a member of the Past Exalted Rulers Council. One of his greatest contributions to the Order of Elks was the organization of the Junior Elks' Auxiliary, serving as its first director. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS PERIODICAL DIVISION WASHINGTON, D. C. EL WIN washing ONLY NEGRO NEWSPAPER WASHINGTON, D.C., TUESDAY, A GOOD NIGHT High Elks ted at odd, a school, her in the ora- ly the propoli- t "The Miss that the Ne- especial ce, and institu- ce, de- do not "new consti- served, died the her of Jus- ting on United that that a protect. on age rights to re- m an- mery, scene." g the aid to the Con- deal." 70 Co- is the s. Wil- ded to laugh- d Mrs. N.C. : Miss Tenn.; City, Omaha, Ohio. size of or con- zes of the pre- BUSINESS FUTURE BRIGHT FOR YOUTH SAY ELK LEADERS Young People Entering Business Field Urged to Back Selves Valuable information was gained this week concerning the future of young Negroes in the professional and business world after a Tribune reporter had interviewed two prominent Elks, one a business man and the other in the professional world. "Colored youth has the same chance as white youth in the business world." Such was the statement of James A. (Billboard) Jackson when interviewed at his hotel yesterday. According to Mr. Jackson, young people should start in the "lower brackets." They should start out for themselves, not asking menial positions, but striking out for themselves in such trades as huckstering and other independent enterprises. That the average Negro has been a failure when he enters business and that this is one of the main reasons for the failure of the Negro in the field of business, was the theory advanced by Mr. Jackson. In conclusion, "Billboard" Jackson stated that to succeed in business, the Negro must be outstanding, not alone to his own race but to all others. uctions the or- Elks' st ci- Julian B. Rainey, former corporation counsel of Boston and one of the outstanding attorneys in America, stated that to advance in his profession the Negro must be the very best available. Scenes during the Elks' bathing beauty contest Sunday at Carr's Beach. The upper left picture shows Charles P. Turner, past exalted ruler of Morning Star Lodge and John W. Burton, past exalted ruler of Columbia Lodge. Top right picture, left to right, are Evelyn Godrey, of Washington; Doris Brown, of Washington, winner of first prize in the beauty contest; Mildred Turner, of Baltimore, and Mary Davis, of Washington. The group in the center is Ann Andrews, Emma Green, Naomi Alsop and Esther Moore, all of Washington. Lower left is shown the group of contestants before the judging took place. Miss Brown, the winner is No. 5. The lower right hand picture is a group of Washingtonians at Highland Beach. They are, left to right: Francis Garvin, Marge McKinzie, Athalea Scott and Marjorie Hopkins. The young man is Lucas Howard—Tribune Staff Photos. Educational Program One of Elkdom's Most Successful Projects Oratorical Contests Have Paved Way for Negro Youth's Enlightenment JUDGE W. C. HUESTON MOTIVATING INFLUENCE 20,000 High School Pupils Have Engaged in Contests in 40 States in 10 Years Nine hundred thousand American youths are in college in the United States. Twenty-six thousand of them are Negroes. There should be ninety thousand colored students. These facts, startling but true, motivated W. C. Hueston to propose at the Elks convention in Richmond in 1925 that an education commission be organized. His purpose was to increase the interest of our group in college education of the American Negro because of the deficit of college trained people in our race. The educational commission was established. It realized immediately the necessity for such a branch in the Elk organization. In the majority of homes, statistics reveal that the margin between the earning capacity of Negroes and the cost of absolute necessities of life is barely enough to provide secondary (high school) education for the children. Tax System Used The Elks-raise funds for this work by taxing each male member of the organization 20 cents. The money has aided in sending one hundred and sixty-six children with "college minds" through Harvard, Howard, University of Chicago, Wilberforce, Kansas, Talladega, Columbia, Fisk and Ohio State. Sixty-six have graduated; seventeen have been inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa or similar honorary featernities. The students aided by Elk funds have been outstanding in athletics and oratory as well as scholarship. Five have been certified as members of a team which debates with Oxford (See EDUCATION, Page 2) JAMES A. JACKSON SUGGESTS TRADE BODY FOR ELKS Findings of Economic Conference Basis for Proposed Commission That a trade commissioner be appointed to function with and as does the educational commissioner, was suggested by James A. (Billboard) Jackson in a letter to Elks as part of the fact-finding committee of the I.B.P.O.E.W. economic congress. Mr. Jackson suggested that the commissioner maintain a permanent office where he should have files of information with reference to Negro employment and participation in business. The policy would be as follows: 2. Patronize New-era owned business, with reasonable preference to members of our order. 2. Patronize such white business as provide employment for colored people. 3. Through information obtained from the trade commissioner for other sources, keep informed of trade marks and brand names of goods distributed nationally. "MARCH OF TIME" ON THE AIR The "March of Time" pulses in its second week as a nightly feature on the Columbia network Monday, September 2, from 11:20 to 11:45 p.m. Critic and listener have always been enthusiastic over this new series of dramatizations of the news which deals in headlines of the moment. ELKS' OFFICIAL EDITION Arthur Riggs, Founder of Elks and K. of P., Was Born in Slavery Elks' Program at a Glance Elks' Program at a Glance Tuesday, August 27 10:00 A.M.—Opening session of grand lodge, Masonic Temple. 10:00 A.M.—Opening session of grand temple, Metropolitan Baptis Church. 1:00 P.M.—Grand Parade 4:00 P.M.—Jesse Owens's Exhibition Race, Howard University Stadium. 4:30 P.M.—Exhibition Drill, Howard University Stadium. 5:00 P.M.—Competitive Drill, Howard University Stadium. 8:00 P.M.—Boxing Contest, Griffith Stadium. 9:00 P.M.—Grand Dauge, Masonic Temple. 10:00 P.M.—Cabaret, Lincoln Colonnade. Wednesday, August 28 10:00 A.M.—Grand Lodge and Grand Temple Sessions, and group photograph of Delegates. 2:00 P.M.—Sight Seeing Tour. 5:00 P.M.—Junior and Juvenile Hour. 9:00 P.M.—Grand Lodge'Ball, Masonic Temple. 10:00 P.M.—Cabaret, Lincoln Colonnade. Thursday, August 29 10:00 A.M. Grand Lodge and Grand Temple Sessions. 2:00 P.M.—Bus Ride. 3:00 P.M.—Water Carnival, Francis Pool. 10:00 P.M.—Cabaret, Lincoln Colonnade. Friday, August 30 10:00 A.M.—Grand Lodge and Grand Temple Sessions. 2:00 P.M.—Sight Seeing Tour. 8:00 P.M.—Cabaret, Lincoln Colonnade. D.C. GIRL IS BEAUTY WINNER Miss Doris Brown Awarded First Prize in Beauty Parade More than five thousand spectators witnessed the Bathing Beauty Contest sponsored by the Athletic Department of the I. B.-P. O. E. of W. at Carr's Beach last Sunday, and the awarding of first prize to Miss Doris Brown. Commissioner of Athletics John T. Rhines awarded first prize of $50 and a Bulova wrist watch to the winning contestant. Prizes of $25, $15, and $10 were awarded respectively to Miss Mary McBride, Annapolis, Md.; Miss Antoinette Marshall and Miss Mary Davis, both o Washington, D. C. All of the prizes were awarded by Mr. Rhines. 19 in Contest There were nineteen entries in the first contest, eleven of whom were eliminated in the primary. A demonstration of disapproval was staged when the judges prepared to give the first prize to Miss McBride, of Annapolis. Because of the disapproval exhibited by the huge crowd, the prize was given to Miss Brown, favorite for the place, and Miss McBride was awarded the second prize. Judges for the contest were composed of Dr. William J. Thompkins, recorder of deeds, District; Hon. Thomas Gerson, white, city councilman, Kansas City, Mo.; Frank B. McKenney, past grand master of Masons; Isiah Dixon, athletic promoter, Baltimore; Dr. Charles Allen, and Julius Rainey, city corporation council, Boston. Mass. Elks Visit Grave of Col. Young, Unknown Soldier Visiting Elks took time from a busy day yesterday (Monday) for a trip to Arlington to pay homage to the Unknown Soldier and Col Charles Young, highest ranking Army officer that the Negro race has produced. Wreathes were placed on the tombs of both soldiers. A tour of the home Frederick Douglass, Anacostia, D. C., and a visit to the Franciscan Monastery in Brookland completed the day's sightseeing. A more detailed sightseeing tour is planned to other shrines on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Detroit Man is Oldest Living Member of Order; Never Sought to Hold Office NEVER MISSED GRAND LODGE CONVENTION Accident In 1925 Caused Loss of Leg; Lives In Detroit Though he is bent with years that have heaped upon him, and has to walk with aid of crutches because of an amputated leg. Arthur J. Riggs, 32, of Detroit, founder and oldest living member of the I.B.P.O.E. of W. has never lost faith in the love of God and the Brotherhood of Man. Leaning on his crutches he speaks with pride of the inspiration that caused him to found what has later become the greatest fraternal organization of its kind in America. Known as "Father Riggs" Unlike many organizations that are founded by one person, or group of persons, but grow to great heights under another's regime and take credit away from the founder, the Elks have never attempted to take credit away from the founder of its organization by Mr. Riggs, known to all Elks as "Father Riggs." While Grand Exalted Ruler J. Finley Wilson, was delivering his address to the Educational and Economic Congress, he broke off in (See FOUNDER, Page 3) Elk Member Faints at Henry L. Johnsoh Tomb Clarence Innis, member of the Morning Star Lodge of Elks, fainted while attending the memorial rites of Henry L. Johnson, Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Innis was quickly revived by a physician in the audience. Friends of the man said he has recently lost his wife and had just visited singing & solo at the tomb of her grave. Innis was overcome while Mrs. Kate Thompson was Johnson. Wilson's Birthday Comes in August Wednesday, August 28, when J, Finley Wilson, grand exalted ruler of the Elks, brings the hammer down to open the fourth day of the Elks' convention, he will be celebrating his fifty-fifth birthday. Born in Nashville, Tenn, August 28, 1881, Mr. Wilson has, for the past thirteen years, celebrated his birthday presiding over the largest fraternal organization of its kind in the world. BFST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL GOING TO THE White Mountains? AMERICAN AMOCO GAS STOP AT THIS SIGN OF GREATER VALUES! ELKS OWE MUCH T O W. C. HUESTON Made Great Contribution in Founding of Educational Department William C. Hueston commissioner of education of the L.B.P. Elks of the World, was born September 24, 1880, in Lexington, Ky. On December 22, 1910 he married Miss Jennie Robinson, and has three children. Margaret. William C. Jr., and Harry. He was educated in the University of Chicago, and was graduated from the University of Kansas in 1904, with the degree of Bachelor of Laws, and has practiced law from that time to the present. He was appointed a magistrate in Gatty. Ind., in 1930, and later came to Washington as an assistant solicitor in the United States Post Office Department, under the Hoover administration. Is An Odd Follow Besides being a member of the Elks and its commissioner of education, Judge Hueston is also ex-ground master of the Odd Fellows of the State of Missouri; president of the National Negro baseball League; member of the Gary Lake County Bar Association; American Bar Association, and is identified with other organizations. Of all the fraternal affiliations which Judge Hueston has, he has spent most of his fraternal life with the Order of Elks. He became a member of the order in 1905, and since that time has been actively engaged in the upbuilding of the order. Two years after he was initiated into the lodge in Kanssie City, Mo., he was elected rule-of that lodge, and that same year went as a delegate to the Chicago convention in 1907. It was at this convention that the constitution of the Order of Elks was drafted, and it was Judge Hueston who did most of the drafting. When he was in Kanssie City, Mo.; Gary, Indiana, and since coming to Washington in 1930, Judge Hueston has been an outstanding figure in civic, fraternal an dreligious life. He is a prominent layman of the A. M. E. Church. In the convention at Ricmond in 1925, Judge Hueston gave probably the greatest single contribution to the order since its existence—the department of education. For the past ten years he has successfully steered that department as its commissioner, and has put it on a plane where it is the most outstanding department of the order of Elks. The Battle of Elkdom The Battle of Elkdom is to be fought and won By the Brother who is ready to work He finds his task and sees it's done, He does not dally or shirk. The way may be hard, and it's bound to be rough For the going is all up-hill. The Sneer and the Slams are sure to be tough Brother, meet them all with a will. A will that is strong for truth and right A will to fight against wrong For a Brother who fights with all is might Will win though the battle be hard and long So face the Battle of Elkdom with courage not fear Remember, when you do right, you have stood the test Now I hope my remarks to all Now I hope my remarks to all have been clear have been clear So my Brothers go forth and do your best. LONNIE S. WILLIAM Grand Traveling Deputy I. B. P. O. E. of W. For New England and Canada "Why does a woman say she's been shopping when she hasn't bought a thing?" "Why does a man say he's been fishing when he hasn't caught anything?" Key Man in Elks' Order M. B. Perry W. Howard, grand legal advisor and the key man in the Order of Elks Columbia Temple Organization Result of Two Women's Efforts Washington Home is Scene of Group Spohsorship of Founding Auxiliary to Columbia Lodge; Temple Organized in Cleveland in 1926 The perseverance of Arizona Addison and Lillian Long was finally rewarded when, on August 27, 1926, at Cleveland, Ohio, they were granted permission to organize an auxiliary to Columbia Lodge, No. 85. Two hundred women met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Moten in Washington to unite themselves into the largest temple of Elks in the jurisdiction. The first cirps of officers, to whom much of the success of the temple was due, were: done by the arts and crafts committee. This work is sold and the funds are used to educate some child. Ella G. Berry was the sponsor of this idea. There have been many outstanding women in this branch of Elk dom who have been honored in various ways. Exceptional among them all, however, is the conferring of life presidency of the Nurses Unit upon Mrs. Ruth Cumber for excellent services rendered the tem ple. She is also the first president Marie Marshall, daughter ruler; Lucinda Washington, vice daughter ruler; Laura Tyler, assistant daughter ruler; Eiffe Stewart, finan- cial secretary; Tosella Dines, assistant financial secretary; Luella Johnson, recording secretary and Elizabeth Lacy, treasurer. Mabel Butler, escort; Mildred Jones, assistant escort; Elizabeth Wood, doorkeeper; Medoria Moxley, chaplin; Tessie Barnes, gatekeeper; Estelle Reynolds, organist; Rosa Thomas, chairman of trustees and Sadie Bailey and Floral Collier, trustees. Shows Growth By October 1926, the group numbered 1,457 and had in two banks 32,188.80. It was Mrs. Marshall who suggested placing the temple's money in more than one bank and it is due to this foretight of hers that the temple was able to meet all financial obligations during the recent monetary crisis. Since this temple was to be an auxiliary to Columbia Lodge, No. 85, the women decided to call themselves Columbia Temple. Later they received the number 422. Luella Johnson who first wrote the new temple's name has been its recording secretary continuously except for one year, an unusual record of service. Among the outstanding activities of this body of women are the Marching Club, the Nurses Unit, the Chorus and the relief work. True to their ideal of benevolence, the temple does not conne its relief work to Elks, but helps all who are really needy. At Christmas time from sixty to eighty baskets are distributed to the poor. Art Work In addition to an education committee, Columbia Temple each year sends to the convention all work THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. TUESDAY. AUGUST 27. 1935 done by the arts and crafts committee. This work is sold and the funds are used to educate some child. Ella G. Berry was the sponsor of this idea. There have been many outstanding women in this branch of Elkdom who have been honored in various ways. Exceptional among them all, however, is the conferring of life presidency of the Nurses' Unit upon Mrs. Ruth Cumber for excellent services rendered the temple. She is also the first president Temple Officers The present officers of Columbia Temple, No. 422 are as follows: Bertha Stewart, daughter ruler; Francis Duncan, Vice daughter ruler; Carrie Mahoney, assistant daughter ruler; Pauline Robinson, chaplain; Naomi Washington, financial secretary; Louise Crew, assistant secretary; Lulfa Johnson, recording secretary; Eleanor Walker, escort; Lucy Green and Mary Ford, assistant escorts; Annie Adams, dorkeeper; and Bessie Nelson, gatekeeper. Alythea Williams, chairman trustees, Marie Swailes, Rhoda Colston, Bertha King and Isabel Hurd, trustees and Effie Fettis, reporter. Chairmen of the various committees are Helen Richardson, entertainment; Louvinia Fair, relief; Lezha Parks, investigation; Ruth Boxley Johnson, social sessions; Marie Swailes, education; Isabel Hurd, child welfare, and Bertha King, civil liberties. Eldora Lang is president of the marching club Helene Southern Makes Suicide Attempt NEW YORK, (ANP) — Because she had no job and was alone in a great city without funds Helene Southern, erstwhile newspaper woman tried to commit suicide. Mrs. Lila Walker of 1887 Seventh Avenue, where Miss Southern had lived comfortably since the latter part of April when she came to this city, from Boston, to become associate editor of a monthly magazine, The National Beauty Creator, could not understand why the young lady would attempt to take her own life. “Miss Southern ate and slept and others in our home gave her spending change from time to time.” Mrs. Walker explained. A native of Philadelphia, formerly a representative of the Philadelphia Tribune and the Boston Chronicle, Miss Southern is a graduate of Howard University, and had recently been associated with the Afro-American offices here. Authorities at Bellevue Hospital informed reporters that the young lady had eaten bits of glass. Several persons, close friends, had hinted that her life was in danger. With a suit against Charlotta E. Lauy, ranking New York hair stylist, pending in court, for nonpayment of sslary, Miss Southern, daughter of William B. Southern, 525 N. 42nd Street. in Philadelphia, like so many other girls who come t New York seeking fame and fortune, is a victim of circumstances. NORTH CAROLINIAN DIES AT 87 RALEIGH, N. C. (ANP)—Andrew Andrews, who boasted of assisting in throwing up the Confederate breastworks for the defense of Raleigh against General Sherman. 70 years ago, died Wednesday at his home on Oberlin Road, at the age of 87. He was sick for several months prior to his death. He is survived by a son and daughter who now live in New York City "ETHIOPIA ARMS EMBARGO UNJUST," SAYS OFFICIAL Famous Ethnologist Says Americans are Being Bluffed by Old Law to Prevent Volunteers From Aiding African Country The writer of the following article is a white man and is a high official at the Smithsonian Institution and a well known author that has spent many years in Ethiopia. -Editor's note. Ethiopia, also known as Abyssinia, both of these names date back to the ancient Greek language, is the country of the uppermost Nile and of the great regions to the east and to the west of it. It can be described as the great highland of central Africa, whence the Nile and other rivers flow, with only part of equatorial Africa which, because of its Alpine heights, possesses a climate healthy to Europeans. To the east it looks out over the Red Sea, the long strip of waterway which has been called the "waist" of the British Empire and which if cut by some unfriendly power getting a military footing there, might easily effect a severing of the connection between England and India at a time when the connection would be most vital To the west it looks out over the region of the Blue Nile and adjoins the British holdings of central Africa. One can go from New York to Egypt and then up the Nile and into Ethiopia without crossing anything but British territory. The sizable British city of Kartoum on the upper Nile is just west of Ethiopia. The plateau, in some of its parts and oases an earthly paradise, averages 8000 feet in height. Peaks rise to 15,000 feet. Hot springs, of rare curative properties, abound. The country is rich in minerals. Gold, silver, iron, coal, and rock salt, occur in deposits of unknown extent. Ethiopia: the home of the great-eared African elephant, the twenty-foot tall giraffe, the hippopotamus, the rhinoceros, the hyena, the *7bra*. Some of the rarest known species of monkeys occur. It is here that the African lion attains its most magnificent development. Agriculturalists The natives are agriculturalists, herdsmen. They live at their little farms and villages doing harm to no one. All that is best in ancient African lore and tradition is here to be found. All that is most unique in African scenery and resources is here centered. The present emperor, Haile Selassie, is the lineal chief and representative of a kingdom which has never been shattered or conquered for more than five thousand years, and which already possessed an ancient history at the time that Pharaohs ruled over Egypt. The realm of Ethiopia receives liberal mention in the Bible. King Shebka, 715-703 B. C., united all Ethiopia and Egypt under his crown. Egyptian writings, even more than those of the Hebrews, are full of mentions of Ethiopia. Ethiopia is the oldest Christian country. Even as early as 326 A. D. Frumentius was consecrated as Bishop of Ethiopia. Ethiopia embraced a very pure form of early Christianity at this early date and has kept it through all the centuries. Landing it down in unchanged form and, unsuilied by the world. Only grape juice and not alchololic wine, is used in the communion. Jesus Christ is claimed to have been of a human nature, who came to suffer for our salvation, and is not claimed to be a God who temporarily substantialized himself among us. Infect, the Ethiopian Church presents the truths of Christianity in a peculiarly sweet and historically correct light. Ethiopian Language The language of Ethiopia, modern and ancient, is closely related to ancient Hebrew, and is therefore of peculiar and fascinating interest. It is more primitive and conservative in many words than the language in which the Bible was written. In all the above words the Ethiopian has a form more primitive and original than the ancient Hebrew, like prehistoric Hebrew must have been. Ministers, Jewish scholars, and all those who have studied the Hebrew language, find in the Ethiopian 'tongue a rare treasure for comparison and an alid to interpretation. Ethiopians are the most democratic people imaginable, they have never picked a quarrel with anybody, much less with aggressive and covetous European nations, when some military, greedy European nation wants to annex some poor little country for its mineral and landed wealth, it creates a "bord incident." In the case of Tripoli, it was suddenly discovered that an Italian had been killed. Italy already prepared for the attack, for the "incident" was carefully timed. Italy started immediately an aggressive war blasting a large part of the native population of Tripoli off the face of the earth, eating Tripoli "as a man eats an artichoke, leaf by leaf." The whole country was immediately annexed to Italy, in 1912. Italian was declared to be the official language and every step has been taken to eradicate Washington's Own Invites Visiting Elks "You've Tried the Rest, Now Try the Best!" To Enjoy Washington's Hospitality the "Abner Drury Way" ON SALE WHEREVER HIGH-TEST BEER IS SOLD! Brewers Here since 1897 ABNER DRURY WASHINGTON, D.C. ESTABLISHED 1897 the native language. Those of the native population that still survive, do so in abject terror and hopelessness, not ven being allowed to have or to see native newspapers or those printed in their language in neighboring Egypt. They are down and out forever. Democracy Fatal If Italy cannot be halted in its nefarious plan of gobbling Ethiopia, the freedom of democracy, language, religion and very being of the world's oldest Christian nation will will be swept away at a single blow and by a single crime. There have been crimes before in history, but never one like this that the Italians now plan. It will go down to future pages and archives as The Greatest Crime of History. A poor independent country free since Bible times, to be blasted to pieces and then overpopulated by Dagoes, who will treat those of the natives who survive as slaves and "Niggers." Ethiopia with its mineral wealth is worth billions of dollars. It is as big as France and Germany combined. From a military point of view, it is in a position to cut the British Empire right in two, midway between England and India. What a steal, if Italy can get away with it! Mussolini, worse War Lord than the German Kaiser ever thought of being, is picking on this poor country as an antagonist. Why does he not seek an antagonist of his size? If Italy succeeds in conquering Ethiopia, one of the first things that will be done will be to try to bring the Ethiopian Church under the Italian Pope. A faction of the Church will be created under the Pope, and the rest of the Church that does not come under the Pope will be slowly strangled and abolished, just as the Greek monasteries in Sicily were gradually strangled and done away with. When Pope Pius gets his picture on the first pape of our newspapers even in connection with the utterances on such subjects as judism, why does he keep so strangely, quiet and not come out with a word in defense of poor Ethiopia? America's Money Worst of all, these Italian war preparations are being run with American money, money that was lent to Italy in good faith at the time of the world war and which has never been paid back. Thousands of white and colored Americans went over to France and laid down their lives believing they were giving the supreme sacrifice to make the world "safe for democracy." They were dying in part to help Italy's iron heel to wipe out the freedom of Ethiopia! Seeing Italy go ahead with its horrible plan strikes pain to every heart that loves peace and justice and right. All that is sacrad in the human breast is being violated. Nothing could be more unneutral than for the United States to forbid the shipment of arms to both Ethiopia and Italy. For the Italians are armed, while the Ethiopians are in bitter need of arms. On top of such an unjust embargo on arms, which would be most unfair to Ethiopia, there has been an attempt to bluff volunteer Americans out of collecting to help Ethiopia by hashing up $\alpha$ law more than a hundred years old which says that a person who enlist in foreign wars shall be fined a thousand dollars or imprisoned for three years. Why was this old law not remembered just before the entrance of this country in the World War, when Americans enlisted freely under Great Britain and France? Why does not somebody remember the American Legion of those times, or the Lafayette squadrille, which French-enlisted American aviators? Denial of passports under this old law to prevent Americans from going to help the Ethiopian cause, is patently illegal. How many Americans were thrown into jail or fined a thousand dollars for enlisting in the American Legion? The legality of this refusal to issue passports should be tested at once in the Supreme Court. The way to do this is for a thousand men at once to apply for passports and then prosecute their case jointly. We Americans Let us show that Americans still believe in making the world safe for democracy, and are unafraid to make a bold stand for peace and justice and the saving of an innocent people. The country. the property, the Christian religion, the language, the heritage and the very being of the Ethiopians is at stake. Italy will crush them under her steel heel as one crushes a worm. What Musso.ini plans is a blow against the equality of man, a theft, and a military coup against the British Empire and against all English-speaking countries. Hundreds of years will be unable to rectify the murder and misery that will be wrought, and generations will go down to their graves with the sting and injustice of this thing crying in their hearts. If successful! it will be the most beastly crime that war hits ever perpetrated. There have been other thefts and blasting of peoples to pieces, but never one of good-sized ancient Christian nation like Ethiopia. The Ethiopians need help from this country in diplomacy. And if they are forced to defend their homes, they need money for food and arms and men to help them on the battlefield. There is nothing between us and Ethiopia except the sea and British territory, which is friendly to Ethiopia. Shall we be prevented by questionable politics and the hashing up of de- Columbia Lodge Head in 1925 WILLIAM H. DAVIS Washingtonian who served as exalted ruler of Columbia Lodge, No. 85, in 1925 and 1926. He is also a past trustee and served a district deputy in 1934 Carries Razor on Visit to Friend in Jail; Stays RALEIGH, N. C. (ANP)—Finding a razor in the package she was carrying to a friend in jail led to the incarceration of Eliza Harris, here Tuesday afternoon. The woman was one of the afternoon visitors at the jail and as she was entering the cell row to see Harvey Stephenson, who was charged with being drunk and disorderly a razor fell out of the package she was carrying and clattered upon the floor. She told the jailer that she knew that Harvey needed a shave and that a white woman had sent him th. razor and some picklits, but this explanation was not sufficient to keep her from becoming an inmate until the case was investigated. funct laws from lending an innocent people in distress a helping hand? Where is our American spirit anyhow? ton's !! Hear !! | Lag)! “9. “Stun atte anew: A ee LO ee ee ee ee ee SAM LACY’S 5 Tribune “Talking "Em Over” {| SPORTS EDITOR On WOL | Pioneers in Radio WEDNESDAY | Ty [ on WOL 8:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY “Py : 8:30 p.m. Looking ’em Over With the Tribune tse, The Washington Tribune sports department bids you greetings. A key to the city is yours for the esking. The nation’s carital is in a sceeptive mood. The hid is of. Take Washington and do with it as you hke. But leave my typewriter and the Industrial Bank. The first is necessary for me to visit the corner store. And the second is neces sery for me to leave the corner store—plus the vittles for Saturday sight’s dinner, 3 There are two thins: for which we sports-minded ‘oiks of the Dis- trict sre grateful to you. First, the Improved Benevolent and Protec- tive Order of Elks of the World has made it possib’e for members cf both races to get = slimpse of two of the nation's leading athletic figures—Jone Louis and Jesse Owens. And second, we yet a holiday. T'm reminded when I say “we get a holiday,” that during the cur- rent week, this commentator and his colleagues will fini rest ase lusive &s quiet in a newspaper office. But for the rest of the voys and girls around town, the presence of the grand antlered herd in ihis city means time for. playing ‘posrum' on the boss. As this isa column for spovig comment and reports, 1 musti beg leave of this chitter-chatter and go on to things for which the boss's paying me. The Elks are responsible for the personal appearances in this city A Jog Lait, the uncrowned world's Reaviweight chanipion of the Prize ring, and JesseO wens, thy sensational Ohio Siate University sprinter. : 3 To them Washington owes a debt Of gratitude. Although people ike myself hate to admit it, this is noveity for athletics. Ouy social “clans” are too busily engaged in everything and anything else to be- come more than passively interested in achievements of race athletes. Both: Columbia Lodre; No, 8, and Morning Star Lodge, No. 40, have made futile attempts to put over local athletic programs. ‘The former. tried a number of years with basketba!l promotion. The lat~ ter hecame wrapped up in both basketball and, recently, baseball: The experiences were al! sad ones. They petered out when it ivcame evident that Washingtonians just were not ready. ‘The spirit was there so far as ihe Elks were concerned. But the Ell:s were not able to put over the programs sue- cessfully without the aic of District sports followers. In this the sup- tly has always been greater than the demand for athletics, Louis and Owens, celebrities as they are, magnetic as they are, would not be the drawing cards they are during their presence in Washington were it not for the motivating influence of Elkdom. For that reason, Negroes of the capital should be as grateful to the IBP.O-E. of W., for bringing the world’s greatest borer and one of the world’s greatest runners to Washington, as they are to Louis and Owens for coming. How'm I doing, Grend? Listen in | Oe | ‘ : Foes ’ Talking’em Over’ 1 Broadcast Every Wednesday from 8:30 to 8:45 p.m. STATION WOL | —— ee ee ' A Live-Wire Sports Program Offering Up-to-the Minute Sports News, Comment | and Personal Interviews of the Nation’s / Leading Negro Athletes Reaasht te You LE ROYAL . THE HOLLYWoop BEAUTY SALON SROE STORE ABth & T Streets, N. W. 7th & Florida Avenue, N. W, ene ‘ma Tih & T Stresp, N.W. geri TWELVE Which Way You Traveling’ 101 927 414 219 090 137 550 789 540 920 333 119 ( | p) a , Montello All-Stars Even Score With Ivy City Nine The Montello Avenue All-Stars banged out a 14-9 vietory over the Ivy City Junior A. C. in the second game of their three-game series pl yed at the latter’s dia- mond, Wednesday. The final clash will .s stageé Thursday, Russell Steward, uthful hurler of the All-Stars, held the Ivy ‘Citians at bay for five frames, showing signs of wildness in the sixth when Manager Reed called in Babe Green for relief duty, Greer, who played first base dur- ing the esrly innings allowed the epposition three hits and two runs during the four sessions he worked on the mound. The All-Stais scored six tallies in the opening inning. ep ee ‘Tree Eleven Would Book Out of town teams desiring games with the Willow Tree foot- ball team will communicate. with $. Butler, 1412-A Half Street, ‘Réuthwast, WILLIAMS PICKS JOE LOUIS 10 FLATTEN BAER NEW YORK.—Jce Williams, veteran daily sporls writer and highly vegarded syndicate reporter, early last week described Max Baer as no match for Joz Louis, the De- troit Dynamiter. Coming as it does in the midst ef advance publicky on next month's fight, the arjicle is reprint- ed (in part) herewith: “What will Max Bser do against the Brown Bomber? The chances ‘are he will do precisely nothing. At his peak he might have had a gambler’s hope to score cleanly vith his roaring right-handers, but T havea potion he is definite past his peak. “AM Bacr ever had was a thynderous wallop, which came tp him naturally. He had no defense, no diversity of attack, no ring wisdom. I doubt, too. that he eyer had any genuine enthusiasm for ate, Certainly he never did anything to improve him- | self | Dempsey Worked “Jack Dempsey had little more if as much ability as Baer when he started, but he worked tirelessly to develop a well-rounied equipment and in the end he became a great champion. Gene Tunney applied a similar earnestness to a very limit- ed ability and reached the same heights. To these men fighting was a stern business and’ they worked hard at it, “Baer took what he had in the beginning, decided this was suffi- cient for all purposes and turned to the night. clubs and the heaches to develop his fame along different lines. As a result ne isn’t much better now than he was when he started. Indeed, the evidence seems to indicate he isn't as good.” Louis in 6 “Louis will probably flatten him in five or six rounds, depending on how long Baer cares to stay in there and take it- If he adopts the Levinsky formula and becomes un- duly solicitous ag to his physical well being he will go out much sooner, “By any reasoning it is difficult to concede him any kind of chance against this solemn looking Negro youngster with fists ot dynamite.” BABMTVER (MIIRTS TOBE DEDICATED National Stars Will Be Here for Net Tournament September 3-7 With a certificate of member- ship in the American Tennis Asso- ciationsalveady granted, giving of- ficial sanction to the Bison Ath- letie Club's first annual tennis tournament schegiled for Septem- ber 5-7, inclusive, plans for the event moved rapidly early this week. Martin Pree, chairman of the committee in charge of entries, an- nounced the acceptance of entries from several _ nationally-ronked stars, assuring the District net fans ‘stellar comnetition in the tourney. Practically all of the lo- cal favorites and Raltimore stars have also given their notification of entering the competition, To-Dediente Courts On the opening day of the tour- ‘nament, Tuesday, the new Banne ker courts, where the net tourney ‘will be played. will be formally ‘dedicated. C. Marshall Finnan, di- ‘rector of public buildings ‘and grounds, will turn over the courts to the public, and Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham, former community center head and president of the Banne- ker Recreation Center Council, will accept the same. Others to participate in the deditatory exercises will be the Rev, D, E. Wiseman, G. Barret, District’ recreation co-ordinator; Thomas J. Andersen president of the Bison Athletic Club, and the Community Center Band. Preceding the exercises. an ex- hibition match hetween the lccal favorites, the Peters sisters, and the doubles combination of Axity Ggnt and Ore Washington, former tional doubles champions. will be played. Tree Gridders Drill The Willow Tide A.C. k eet Ce eee fie Sa stat ete Geeéd te attend. At Griffith Stadium Tonight sisetateteseeagsesaanasetegep etreegaecetsaressseerseeseenecenatestesaeatts tseeeatecteeiat: ees a Re ae (e Soca, eet. > See Pi ees, fe Sib sits ’ b i. iv = Rae NS Qe tne “ BB) gr —_. ees). os Petes Pi ae ‘ ig a & oo A ae OO pick. - a aon, CPE ati Py Bites SAM tees “este NP deca if ee Be “te ae mo <i, gee a Ee Se Fe ee ae ss i ey m eae és ~ Oe 5 st Ge ae ‘ {Fei as eae ae Ta, ee JOE LOUIs sensational “Brown Bomber” of the prize ring, who is slated to accept ® medal for contributions to the race, during the 36-roynd boxing card promoted by the Lincoln Athletic Club (under the sponsorspip of the Elks) at Griffith Stadiv-n, tonight Louis is making bis first appent- ance in the city and v:'l be heard in a broadcast over Station WOL, tonight at 7 o'clock. ‘Ihe broadcast will be conducted by The Tribune, Playground Track Champs} No | Cardozo Playground tracksters,| The Winners of the city playground |, meti champiauship for the sixth .on-| 1985. 1 secutive year, will go to Alexsn- | footbal dria, Va, Wednesday, to compete | part. against @ picked team of Vir-| Prac ginians xs representatives of that | Twents District. Northe ———=—— HEAT THE HEAT! CLEAR HEADS gueeg COOL OFF WITH CALVERT! omen vi | eed eS aa ee LET YOUR TEMPERATURE DROP WITH CALVERT'S «FROSTY SIDE FIZZ” 1 wineglass CALVE RT CLEAR HEADS * Ca lve tf Northeast Footballers The Northeast A. C. will hold a meting, Monday, at 8 p.m. at 1363 H Street, Northerst. All members and caudidates for the football team are requested to re- port. Practice sessions will begin at Twenty-sixth sud Bennings Road, Northeast, Tuesday. F Caen wm evan aaa { E FERRE RE “ae fe a) aa” Aare _ J , er! NET TOURNAMENT TO FEAT FX WEEK NOL , With Warren Wexver and Babe Jones striving to gain a second leg on the A. E. Lichtinay Trophy, and Miss Margaret Psters defending her title against a strong field, the Washington ‘Tenni, Association tournament, tq be held at the Ban- neker Center hext’ week promises much action. Weaver present D.C. title-hold- ev, and Jones, a star of the first water, each hold a first leg on the trophy offered for competition by the theatre magnate 5 Divisions Five divisions wili be contested in the tourney. Play for the men’s singles, men's doubles, mixed doub‘es, women’s singles’ and yo- men’s doubles will begin Monday morning, the semi-finals and finals slated for Saturday, Tn addition to ‘the Lichtman trophy, there will be prizes for winners of each event according to John T. Rhines, grand director of Athletics for the Grand Lod; Convention of Elks, sponsor of the affair. | Entries close Sunday at 6 o’clock nm: | Results of Games Played | Cubans 5, Newark 4; Philadel- ‘phia 7, Brooklyn 1; Philadelphia 8, Brook!yn 1. | Cubans 3, Newark 2; Cubans 4, Nevark 3; Brooklyn 4, Philadel- phia 1: Philadelphia @ Breckien @ Won Post Pet. xCubans ...,056. 18 5 By Philadelphia ...,..13 6 1 Crawfords.....6.. 8 6 «BTL Columbus......... B 7 588 Brooklyn....-,.., 9 14 891 Grays.....s00ye. & 8 884 Chicago........-.- @ 10 375 xNewark.......... 7 16 (304 Xindicates Monday game unre ported, eee A bid for the national tennis champtonships for 1038 was placeg by officials snd athletic departinent heads of Tuskegee Institute. ‘Calvert Joe Louis Signed for Local Show At Griffith Stadium Tuesday Bronze Buddha to Be Presented Medal On Personal Appearance in Ring at Georgia Avenue Park; Lincoln A.C, Plans Stellar Boxing Card im Local fans who have failed as yet to observe Joe Louis in action will have an spportunity to get 2 close-up of the Brewn Bomber at Griffith Stadium, Tuesday night, when he makes @ personal appear- ance for the Lincoln Athletic Club during its 86-round boxing card. The Detroit lad who in little more than a year of professional fighting has risen te the ranks of the nation’s leading challenger to the heavyweight champion, will be awarded a medal for achievement by officials of the club, Good Card Arranged A number of prominent fighters will participate in the 36-round show, according to John W. Car- ter, Lincoln A.C. president. Al Dade, club matchmaker, has just returned from New York, where he completed the fotlowing pro- gram: A feature go between Jack Rose, reeent senqueree of Batting Mims. and Willie Reddish, Phila- delphia ring star; a semifinal be- tween Tommy (Rooster) Cross, Philadelphia, and Meyer Rowan, New York; a meeting of Billy Eley of this city with Phil McQuillan of New York; » clash between Tom- my Mollis, Baltimore. and Johnny Freeman, qilindelehis, and 9 set- te with Knockout Clark, Miami, onposing Bobbie Green of Philadel- phia. Rose Popular Here Rose will be remempered for his sensational victory ever Mimms not long age when he substituted as the latter's opponent in the place of Umberto Arce, South American heavyweight. g Louis will be accompanied by his two managers, John Roxborough and Julian Black, and his trainer, Jack Blackburn, To Blackburn is ziven much credit for the Detroit boy's exseptional suceess in the ing. ‘ * Cancels Primo Carnera’s Passport for Alibi NEW YORK CITY,—(ANP)— If news dispatches remehing here from Rome, Italy, are true, Car- nera’s ie that he hac “been drug- ged” the night he Spoaght Louis, fell on deaf ears en4 as punish- ment for losing the fight and thus “bringing dishonor) to Fascist sportsmanship” his passport was ordered cancelled. Sealer eS Our grief is smzere when we mourn alone. How True!!! SeST NEWS OF THE NATION'S UAriiay Tribune SPORTS EDITOR Pioneers in Radio _ on WOL WEDNESDAY 8:30 p.m. I gl 5 ck cleaners igned for Local Show 1 Stadium Tuesday Be Presented Medal On Personal Ring at Georgia Avenue Park; , Plans Stellar Boxing Card Science says Calvert cools by \quicker radiation of heat Srom (body's) surface” Qos now confirms the instinctive good judgment of tropical countries, where whis« key is a 3-to-1 favorite over all other types of distilled spirits! It finds that CALVERT actually lowers body temperature . . . by driving heae from the center of the body to the sutface . . , where it dissipates, evaporates, leaves you cool, fresh, refrigerated! So call for CALVERT. .’. the whiskey that nog only leaves you cool tonight, but also, collected tomorrow . . . the whiskey that, enjoyed in gentlemanly moderation, lets you greet to morrow with smile! Clear thinkers are CALVERT. drinkers. Use good judgment. Buy better whis- ‘ey. Call for CALVERT! ihe a ae 7 Ve : ; feet Be ca a Ss SS es ae 3S A pe a eS Se . SS, Sa a ws a | SPECIAL! Net Champions Crowned | at National Tourney INSTITUTE, W, Va. — Frank- lin Jackson of Laurinburg, N. C., Saturday, won the men’s singles ahampionship as the nineteenth annyal American Tennis Ass0cia- tion tourament came to a close. Jackson defeated Harmon Fitch in straight sets. 6-4, 9-7, and 7 to 5. Other champions erowned were as follows: ‘Women’s Singles—Ora Washing- ton defeated Lula Ballard, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. Men’ s Doubles — Jackson Brothers (Franklin and Nathaniel) defeated Eyre Saiteh and Dr. Syl Smith, 6 to 4 6 to 8, 6 to 1 and 6 to 1. Women’s Doubles—Ora Wash- ington and Lula Rallard qefeated Agnes Lawson snd Anita Gant, 6-2 and 6-2. Junior Singles—Ernest MeCamp- bell defeated Thedore Cousins. 3-6, 6-4 and 7-5. Girls’ Singles—Mae Hamlin de- feted Roselie Warren, 6-1 anq 6-3. Veteran's Singles—Dr. C. W. Furlones defeated Fred Johnson, 6-4. 6-2. (Watch Thursday’s edition for Fuu Detgils). Myrtles vs. Brentwood Myrtle baseballers will cross bats with the Brentwood nine Sun- day in a double-header at Norbeck, Md.. the first game slated to get under way at 1:30 o'clock. The Myrtles defeated the Scot- Imd Giants last Saturday after- noon at Norbeck, the score being 15-4. HDISTRIBUTORS FOR i E CALVERT WHISKEY # eWashington Wine: f * s i f and Spirits § # Corporation { H 2019 14th STREET, NW. # E DEC, 3188 # BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL Cardozo Playground Again Wins Track Meet; Bison A.C. Scores Collegiate Champion Comes From Behind to Defeat New Yorker; Miss Ora Washington Retains Women's Title; Miss Gant a Winner Mercury A.C. of New York Amass 10 Points With Four Athletes Making its first public appearance, the newly-organized Bison Athletic Club staged a dual track meet with the fast, Mercury A.C. cinderpathers of New York City as an added attraction at the annual playground championships, Friday, at Walker Stadium. With only four athletes competing, the visitors were able to gather 10 points while the local piled up 26. Berry Williams, winner of the celebrated century in the playground meet, duplicated his feat by taking the invitational hundred in 10 seconds flat, defeating James Harrod. Barrington Parker. Leslie Lockhart. 220-yard Metropolitan champion, and Otis Brown, also of New York. Harrod was second, while Lockhart nosed out Parker for third place. Vernon Briscoe, Mercury 440 star, raced to a new Walker Stadium record in the 400-meter run, outdistancing Bernard (Tim) Smith, Howard University athlete, and Otis Brown, a teammate, in 50.8 seconds. Edgar Lee, Union University middle distance star captured the invitational half in 1 minute, 58 seconds. Lee set a terrific pace to throw off the threats of Charles Ashe and Eugene Brown, Mercury star, who finished second. In the medley relay, the visiting team of Briscoe, O. Brown, Lockhart and E. Brown, defeated the Bison quartet, made up of Tim Smith, Tommy Reid, Jimmie Harrod and Charlie Ashe Pearl Edwards, New York female champion, won the special 100-yard dash from Juanita Giles Cardozo Playground girl who has won the District title for two years, in 12 seconds flat. Miss Edwards flashed to an advantage at the 50-yard mark and maintained the lead until she breasted the tape two yards ahead of Miss Giles. PEACOCK CAPTURES FOUR FIRST PLACES Temple Star Leads Americans to Victory in French Track Meet STRASBOURG. France—Eulace Peacock. Temple University's great athlete, continued his conquest of the world's sprinters. Monday. Peacock collected four of the 12 first places as an American team defeated a combination of French and German stars. The Temple star who defeated Jesse Owens twice before leaving the American scores for the foreign invasion, ran the 100 yards in 9.6 seconds, captured the 100 meters in 10.6 seconds, leaped 24 feet $4\frac{1}{2}$ inches to win the broad jump event, and then galloped away with the 200 meter event. Cornelius Johnson of Compton Junior College won the high jump with a respectable leap of 6 feet $6\%$ inches. 100-kilers kcu amson (Banneker Recreation Center); see Ridley Ridley (Ridley); third, Hilton Ware (Young). Time-10.7 secs. Running broad Jump-Won by Benjamin Frieder (Banneker Recreation Center); second, William Green (Rose Park) third, Harvey Moore (Cardozo). Distance -20 feet, 3½ inches. Running High Jump-Won by P. Cox (Lincoe); tie second between T. Cole- Loughan, P. Riley (Lincoln) and G. Mihmohan (Banneker Recreation Center. Height-5 feet, 10 inches. 400-Meters Run--Won by Vernon Briscoe (Mercury A.C.); second Bernard Smith (Bison A.C.); third, Otis Brown (Mercury A.C.). Time--50.8 seconds. (New Stadium Record.) --Mile Run--Won by Edgar Lee (Mile A.C.); second, Eugene Brown (Mercury A.C.); third, Charles Ashe (Bison A.C.) Time--1 main, 58 secs. --Running High jump--Won by Fickling (Bison A.C.); second, R. Williams (Bison A.C.); third, tie between Joseph Thompson, S. Brooks and C. Washington, all of Height--5 feet, 9 inches. Medley Relay--5 feet, 9 inches. New York (Vernon Briscoe, Otis Brown, Leslie Lockhart, Eugene Brown); second, Bison A.C. (Bernard Smith, Thomas Reid, James Harrood, Charles Ashe). 100-Meters Run for Girls (Special Event) --Won by Pearl Edwards (Mercury A.C.). --Round Time--19 seconds. (Cardozo Play- Southwest Cinderpathers Take Sixth Straight Champsionship By ART CARTER $ \mathrm {C a r d o z} _ {0} $ Playground is still "tops" in track and field competition. The Southwest youngsters, coached by Squat Brooks, Howard University athlete, Friday, won the annual department of playgrounds track and field championships for the sixth consecutive year, nosing out Bainneer Recreation Center, tutored by Lois Williams, ex-Howardite, in the final events of the day. The Cardozo team amassed a total of 47 points to a 43-13 tallies gathered by Bainneer. Lincoln Playground tracksters were third with 20-13 points. Other playgrounds to score were as follows: Howard, 18; Monroe, 14; Rose Park, 13; Barry Farms, 12; Montgomery, 6; Burrville, 4; Payne, 4; Charles Young, 2; Walker Stadium, 2 Willow Tree, 2; Logan, 11-3. In the unrestricted unlimited division, the points of which did not count in the team scoring, Barrington Parker, Lincoln University sprinter, and Charles Ashe, winner of the one-mile event, teamed $t_0$ register six points for Stevens Playground, while Howard and Walker Stadium got 5 each; Barry Farms, Montgomery and Banneker, 3 each, and Monroe, 1. Rav Hawkins Repeats Ray Hawkins repeats Raymond Hawkins. Cardozo 70- pounder, who won the sprint ch ampionship in his class in 1934, re- peated the victory, winning a close race from James Shea of Bamke- ker Recreation Center and James (Tiny) Harris of Willow Tree. Hawkins was clocked in 5.4 sec- onds. For the second year in success- ion, Cardozo showed unusual strength in the relays. Quartets from the Southwest ground were victorious in the 70-, 85- and 100- pound classes and scored seconds in the 115-pound and unlimited classes. When 16 teams answered the starter's whistle for the 70- pound relay, the event was forced to be run in heats. Collegiate Stars Shine In the unrestricted unlimited century, Berry Williams, ace Howard University spinner, breasted the tape ahead of a classy field, which included James Harrod, high school dash champion; Barrington Parker, Lincoln University spinner and C.I.A.A. record-holder; Leroy Scurry, ex C.I.A.A. champion, and J. Fickling, ex-Armstrong spinter. Williams was away fast and led the race throughout, crossing the finish line in 9.9 seconds, a record for the Walker Stadium track. Harrod was second, with Parker a close third. Charlie Ashe, winner of the half-mile event several years ago for old Briggs. Playground, captured the one-mile run easily in 4 minutes, 28 seconds. Ashe outdistanced a field of 10 runners to win by 25 yards. 70-Pound Class 40-Meters Bun-Won by Raymond Hawkins (Cardozo); second, James Shea (Banneker Recreation Center); third, James Harris (Willowtree). Time-3.4 secs. Running Broad Jump-Won by Augustus Monroe (Monroe); second, Arthur Macas (Barrille Farm); third, Ralph Jackson (Barrille Farm); distance-12 feet, 71 inches. Running High Jump-Won by William Davis (Cardozo); second, Sylvester Ridley (Barrille Farm); third, Brady Thomas (Willowtree). Height-4 feet, 8 inches. 160-Meters Relay by Cardozo (Arthur Hammersley; Alfred Minol, Earl Pearce, James Roseco); second, Lincoln (John Ross, Calvin Brown, Robert Kitchell, Joseph Brown); third, Walker Stadium (Arthur Green, Ashley Abrahams, Robert Couze, Robert Moore). 85-Pound Class. 40-Meters Point Won by Frank Bell (Cardozo); second, Smithers (Lincoln); third, Herbert Jones (Rose Park). Time-6.7 secs. Running Broad Jump-Won by Ulysses Reeves (Banneker Recreation Center); second, Preston Lomax (Payne); third, James Harris (Cardozo). Distance-12 feet, 5 inches. Running High Jump -Tie for first place by Maurice Hawkins (Lincoln) and George Mahney (Monroe); third, Wilmer Cooper (Young) Height-4 feet; 8 inches (Monroe); fourth, Cardozo (Andrew Bonder); Robert Neil, Joe Ball, Clarence Blair); second, Montgomery (Aurustus Lee, Milton Hampton, Harvey Washington, Lakery Bryant); third, Banneker Recreation Center (Elwood Palmer, Hail, Arnold Johnston, Norman Smith). 100-Pound Class 50-Meters Run—Won by John Halibstock (Bannner Recreation Center); second, James Wallace (Cardozo); third, James Curtis (Rosie Park, Time—6.8 secs). Running Bump Jump—Won by Albert Welling Payne (Bannner Recreation Center); third, Donald Dent (Lincoln). Distance—15 feet, 115 inches. Running High Jump—Won by Ralph Nopes (Bannner Recreation Center); second, Jimmy Green (Walker Stadium). Height—5 feet, 4 inches. 200-Metres Relay—Won by Cardozo (Peter Robinson, Charles Thomas, George Myers, James Better); second, Howard Jenkins, James Better; second, James Linsecker, Spencer Franklin; third, Barry Farms (Melvin Thompson, Thomas Brown, Gerald Taylor, Enoch Lee). 115-Pound Class. 60-Meters Run—Won by Norman Hawk (Cardozo); second Jack Thomas (Burrillville, Time—6.3 secs). Time—6.3 secs. Running Brood Jump—Won by Edward Skinner (Howard); second. James McKelviel (Howard); third. John Mahowny (Montecito); fourth. John Mahowny (Running High Jump—Won by Bernard Magruder (Rose Park); second. Joseph Williams (Lincoln); third. Bernard Clark (Carson); fourth. Lact, 4 inches. 10-Meters—Won by Bernard Recreation Center (James Lacey, Harry Kilko, William Throne, Carol Green); second. Cardozo (James Hatton, Shermaniam Howell, Carter, Sueens Brown, Gould, Samuel Bullock, Dennis Carter). Sets 400 Record Giles Girl Defeated --- At the Howara Stadium Today JESSE OWENS SPORT SCRIPTS By ART CARTER For years Washington has suffered from the laxity of national representation in tennis circles. Handicapped by the scarcity of necessary playing space and organization of players, the game of netball and racket has fallen miserably from the peak it once held under the dome of the Capital. The feats of Tally Holmes, four times national champion and often referred to as the Tilden of Negro tennis, Johnny Wilkinson, Dan Monroe and Ted Thompson, last of the District national titlists, are now history. A revival of the court interest as manifested during the early twenties seems to be on foot today. From the unutored novice on Whoozit Playground to the seasoned veteran who frequents the few public pay courts available in the city, a new impetus appears to have cropped up over night. Attempts to master difficult stroking, and, at the same time, acquire grace and beauty in one's efforts have combined to lure hundreds of newcomers to the courts. Many who heretofore have sought recreational diversion in various other pastimes have been won over by the fascination of the game, once called a sissy's game." This added interest plus the membership of the recently organized Bison Athletic Club in the American Tennis Association, ruling body of Negro tennis, will, without a doubt, boom the net game to its rightful place in the hearts of District sport followers. At the same time, greater national representation will result. But, like all progressive movements, nothing will be accomplished without a fight. Yes, fight. For that is what net enthusiasts, particularly the players, must do if additional courts are to be obtained from Government agencies. We don't mean a good ole fistic battle but one of those perpetual protest fights. You know, the kind; one like J. C. Wright waged over a 10-year period for reduced car fare for school children. Last week, the two segregated courts at the Monument Lot were excavated to make provision for a PWA project, leaving only a dozen courts available in the entire city to accommodate a horde of net players that on week end days numbers approximately 300 or 400 Four courts (two clay and two concrete) in Anacostia, four at the Banneker Recreation Center and four pay courts at Howard University, constitute the extent of Washington's playing space for tennis. This dozen, of course, does not include the D.C. playground courts which only accommodate youngsters on week days. Most of these youngsters crowd the public courts on Saturdays and Sundays. Indeed, this is a pathetic situation. Yes, nothing is being done about it. Earlier in this single-col, we stat ed that tennis was on the boom in Washington. Well, it is. But, as a reminder, we now say that no activity no matter how much enthusiasm reigns, can flourish without the proper and sufficient playing facilities. In accordance with this knowledge, a group of players recently sent a petition asking for additional courts in Anacostia to the Public Buildings and Public Parks Office. That petition, containing nearly 250 names of players who daily frequent the Anacostia courts, sought additional courts in that vicinity, proper supervision of the courts, and the erection of a rest room near the courts, what became of it? Was it ever answered? I bite, you tell me. It costs less to train 100 children right than to deal with one criminal. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1935 VISIT THE... FREE Health Exhibit Entire Convention Week AUGUST 26 to AUGUST 31 MURRAY CASINO ABOVE TRIBUNE Free Prizes ... Free Admission OPEN DAY AND NIGHT 10:00 A.M. TIL 11:00 P.M. White Quits As Manager of Hillsdale Nine Percy (Runt) White, stellar second baseman of the Hillsdale A.C., for the past five years and former star of the Wilberforce A.C., for the past five years and former star of the Wilberforce University diamond outfit, resigned as manager of the former team garly last week. The former college star gave dissension and general ill-feeling in the ranks of the 'Dales as his reason for quitting the post. Charles (Flash) Robeson, president of the club, announced that a successor to White will be named at a meeting tomorrow (Friday) night, at his home. 705 Second Street, Northwest. LOCAL SWIMMERS PRIME FOR A.A.U. CHAMPIONSHIPS Talent From Four Cities to Vie for Hoover Trophy, August 31 The combined swimming talent of the District was being primed early this week to combat the invading forces from New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in the annual District A.A.U. swimming championships slated for Banncker pool, Saturday, August 31. The out-of-town water marvels have been building up their weak points in an attempt to capture the beautiful F. W. Hoover team trophy from the Washington aggregation. The trophy has never left the city since the beginning of the annual events back at Francis pool five years ago. Time Trials Held Time trials were held at Bann necker pool Tuesday; Ernest Marshall, District 50-yard champion, is expected to better his mark in the feature "Miller Memorial," while Leroy Williams, age New York natator, is conceded a good chance to better the local 200-yard free-style swim. District A.A.U. officials will be on hand for the meet, assuring local swimmers credit for any record that may be bettered. The new butterfly breast stroke will be used for the first time in the meet. Ebenezer Gridders Meet First call for candidates and old members of the Ebenezer Athletic Club have been asked to meet at the initial football meeting to be held Tuesday at the Southeast House, Third an. G Streets, Southeast, at 7:30 o'clock. Hank Jones will coach the eleven again. A short sentence is remembered longest and a picture is the equivalent of ten thousand words JESSE OWENS. sophomore sprinting star of Ohio State University and candidate for recognition as the "world's fastest human," who will appear here this afternoon at 4 o'clock at Howard University stadium in exhibition dash races for the Grand Lodge Convention of the Elks. Owens, during the past Spring, broke two world records and tied two others in the annual Big Ten Conference. According to plans announced by Grand Athletic Director John T. Rhines, Owens will show in the 100-yard dash, the 220-yard low hurdles and the running broad jump. The Sports Round up CHICAGO.—I a $m$ confronted by a problem, $n_0$ less ponderous and weighty than the one confronting the ancient who traveled the streets of Athens in the mellow days of yore, toting a flashlight in broad daylight looking for an honest man. However, my problem is not to find an honest man which task, I admit is unsurmountable taking in consideration these modern times of ours. Instead it is to write this pilar 'n post without referring to one Joe Louis Barrow, Kingpin of all heavyweights, "the Brown Moses of the Prize Ring," "God's gift to Fistiana." A Few Adjectives Therefore you'll pardon me if I indulge in a few untoward adjectives interpersed here and there before I reach the immortal "20" which signifies finish in newspaper parlance. The hue and cry arose before Joe climbed in the ring with the kingfish last. Wednesday night that his sparring partners were a lot of bums and that letting the young Detroiter train at the Savoy ballroom, in the heart of the "Chicago Rugcutting District" would cause the "Brown Embalmer" to wither away before the hard hitting, conscientious Kingfish who was getting his vitamin A's and B's by masticating smoked and pickled herring some place up in the woods. Warren Brown's Fears This fear came from no less an authority than Warren Brown, sports editor of the local Chicago Hera'd-Exminer. Hearst organ. Now Mr. Brown is well-liked on a score of fronts including the dark front in Chicago and when he and several other white boys started moaning about Joe being near the "Rugmill," then the whole town strated buzzing. But Joe's partners must have been all right and the Kingfish's not wuffadam for the King was dehroned and Joe went on top when the bout took place t' other p.m. They tell me that Harry Krackow, who hides behind the pseudonym of Kingfish was on his way back to the city from HIS training camp and the conductor hollered "St. Louis." The King nearly broke his neck jumping from the train...his thought the conductor said "Joe Louis." This might; account for the fact that he faded away Wed- nesday night. Miss Margie Wood, of Lynch- burg, Virginia, is the guest of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Fox, 3211 Eleventh Street, Northwest. She will enter school here in the fall. As a college student he was considered one of the most versatile athletes, participating in nearly all types of physical contests fostered by the university, and winning five letters for achievement. He was the first Negro ever elected to the "C" Club, an organization for lettermen at the University of Colorado. GOING Natural AMERICAN AMOO GAS STOP AT OF GREATE New Car ... a Cherneriz California... I COME!" ST OF D TO THE DIEGO N SAN DIEGO LEAVING ITS" BY CUTTING PRICES ON EVER CHERNERIZED CAR He was particularly adept in gymnastics and tumbling, winning the conference championship for two years in two events. Besides his major athletic achievements, he participated on the intra-mural teams in swimming, boxing, wrestling and other sports. RALEIGH, N.C.—Among the names included on the Shaw University Honor Roll for the second semester is that of Thomas Crumby, Jr., who has earned, in addition to a general average of "B" during his career at Shaw University, letters in three sports, football, basketball and track. The Brentwood Flashes defeated the Sandy Spring team, 8-2, Saturday. Baby Thomas hurled for the Flashes. The Flashes took a doubleheader from the Bell A. C., Sunday. For games with the Flashes call Greenwood 3237. Next to a New Car California HERE I CO AS THE GUEST OF HENRY FORD TO THE GREAT SAN DIEGO EXPOSITION "SHARING PROFITS" BY CUR CHERNERIA California... HERE I COME! AS THE GUEST OF HENRY FORD TO THE GREAT SAN DIEGO EXPOSITION FOR SELLING THE MOST NEW FORD V-8s IN WASHINGTON DURING JUNE AND JULY! SAN DIEGO SPECIAL LEAVING SEPT 1ST We are one of the LARGEST Ford dealers in the country . . . and our famous CHERNERIZED CARS set a new standard for the used car field. Because of our record-breaking sales in which we led all other Ford dealers during Ju ne and July . . . "Uncle Joe" Cherner is sharring his profits by offering sensational values. Drive home in a CHERNERIZED CAR . . . a happy way to end a great convention. 1781 FLORIDA CHERNE ORIDA Authorized AV 1711 FLA. AVENUE., N. W. Dealers MORGAN GRIDDERS TO BEGIN DRILLS BALTIMORE. Maryland. —With practice beginning in less than a month the Morgan Beans, winners of the C. I. A. A. football championship for three successive years, find themselves faced with the problem of developing a new backfield combination if they hope to retain their laurels. Of the 1933 national championship backfield of Troupe, Sturgis, Conrad, Wilson and Simpson, Troupe is the only one remaining. There is some uncertainty as to whether Simpson and Sturgis, the Harrisburg twins, will return. Conrad and Wilson went by way of graduation in 1933. Bill Lewis and Jimmy Bibbs, brilliant backs of the 1934 championship eleven, were also lost through graduation. New Arkansas State Athletic Head Named PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Clifford H. Evans, the new director of physical education at Arkansas State College, will take over his duties September 1. A native of St. Louis, Mr. Evans has had considerable experience, as well as a wealth of formal training, along the lines of athletics. Shaw Athlete Good Student Flashes Down Sandy Springs GOING TO Natural Bridge? AMERICAN AMOCO GAS STOP AT THIS SIGN OF GREATER VALUES! The Broken Elk Horn (Continued from page 10) the numbers King, decided to take the floor in his behalf. Pointing out that "hell fire and damnation" were not the Elder's to give, he launched into a savage attack on the Zion pastor. He even questioned whether the sermon was inspired by God or by Sister Emma Jones with whose daughter the Elder was known to be in love. Murmurs of approval greeted this sarcasm. "I therefore move" the Reverend Mitchell said, "that an open, rising vote be taken on each delegate, in order that the greatest Elk in Florence City may see who his friends really are." As soon as this motion was sounded Brother railed the motion out of order and directed that the customary Australian ballot be taken. The chair was sustained. Nobody wanted an open vote. And this was significant. As the voting proceeded the brethren continued to consult with each other on how to vote. For the voice of the Elder was still ringing in many an ear: "Certain hell fire and damnation await you — —" When the votes were finally counted at 3 a.m. Ezra Flammington C. A. Jones was declared the elected head of the delegation to Washington. Flandy was not elected. Nor was a single one of his men elected. He left smiling however. But his steps were heavy. Mil was right. "People are fickle—enthuliasm fades, as fades the dawn—" THIRTEE WALKER STADIUM BASEBALL LEAGUE The Cardinal A.C. widened its gap in the Walker Stadium Baseball League during the past week by adding the Elks and Senators to their list of victims. The horned clan was taken into camp last Tuesday by a score of 9-4. The Maryland outfit fell victims to the Southwest aggregation in a 54 set-to. In the other clash, the Senators gathered a forfeit decision, 9-0, from the Willow Tree nine. Tuesday's game between the Stadium Bearcats and the Cardinals was halted by rain after three innings. It will be played this afternoon (Thursday), beginning at 5:30 o'clock. Standing Team Won Lost Pet Cardinals ..... 7 0 1000 Borecats ..... 4 2 667 Elks ..... 2 3 500 Willow Tree ..... 2 3 400 Senators ..... 2 4 333 LeDroits Sign Pair Sam Lacy, an old LeDroit Tiger hurler, and Tim Childs, youthful catching star, were signed last Sunday by the LeDroit Tigers, it was announced early this week by Andrew Allen, business manager of the Jungaleens. Both men were formerly with the Morning Star Elks. ed Car is Best!" FOR SELLING THE MOST NEW FORD V-8s IN WASHINGTON DURING JUNE AND JULY! C "UNCLE JOE" CHERNER R ENUE.N.W. 8 14th STREET, N. W. Ambling Amuseme Ambling About Among Amusement Artists (Compiled by Sam Lacy) New names in the news are care time, casting directors these days, new daily CES series only a few d. The unprecedented daily news, mendous production task—will open work beginning August 26 and will Friday thereafter between 9:30 am to the headlines when the celebrated program directors are faced with the voices to fit each one. Bettling is rite in the studios as the Conquering Lion of Judah, whose name is sure to be making news at premiere. Odds are even that Edwin Jerry Stalin and other European statesmen, ever, Dwight Weist, also white, who General Pershing and Bruno Richa Jack Smart, white, is practically a has proved in the past to be a perk is likely to have his hands full with Arthur Pryor, white director of for someone to impersonate Ethiopian Plenipotentiary, Dr. Azaj Widowen others. He isn't worried about who has been making news in "done" Princess Marina and Medouble for the dancer who shocked a Josephine Baker came in for news reached this desk from a flicker in French, "Princess Tor item is that she won her case Kaninsky, who had made her wanted her to pay for it. She Russian is holding the well knit. NBC, Fleischmann Yeats and Riff against them out of a dispute of his name on Rudy Vallee's program Permission was asked from Rob agency for Fleischmann Yeast, for routines by Smeck on a ukulele, that he himself was dickering for a near future and that a preceding in Smeck, however, did the Rob ness he had been using in vaude for His first stage week since year ago. Robinson has been booked roit this week. "Bojangles," acclaimed as the strated terpsichorian wizardial favorite in "Hooray for Lo flash team with Jeni Mae LeGon, an act of a brilliant stage revue whi Because of the marvelous the air of intimacy, the Uban rether. Bobby Evans, formerly of the ials, a newcomer (in these pair Fletcher and the Bentley gal a gram of the "Ubangi Follies." Lew Leslie, producer of the flat white show for London. The "Black to return from abroad within three his last season. Mrs. Irene Leslie, spouse of to the Sepia show and controlled not be associated with the white g. Cab Calloway and gang to the Coast before returning er. A picture or two is consi tour of the Golden West. Edward De Sallisburry of NE sponsible for the attractive layout the newest National Broadcasting sales brochure from the publicity each member of the fivesome is a graphics, etc. The members include Clarence mondson, Jay Stone Torey and Hing list for the booklet taking in a These artists, undoubtedly, he sustaining radio group on the airwa Lincoln "Front Page Woman" the news are causing headaches for the "March of wars these days with the initial program of the only a few days away. And daily news dramatization—involving a treas-tack—will open over the WABC-Columbia net-ist 26 and will be heard every Monday through between 9:30 and 9:45 p.m. With names strange the celebrated series was suspended in the spring, he faced with the problem of grooming mimic the studios as to who will fall heir to the role of Judah, whiskey monarch of Ethiopia, whose taking news at the time of the "March of Time" But Edwin Jerome, white, who has shadowed for peasant statesmen, is slated for the part. Howso- also white, who has acted as audible "ghost" for Bruno Richard Hauptmann, is in the running, practically eliminated from scratch, since he to be a perfect impersonator of Mussolini and hands full with I Duce. The director of the program, also is casting about to nominate Ethiopia's Envoy Extraordinary and Mind-Dr. Azaj Wargneh Martin, and a couple of it worried about Joan Warner, Chicago's dancer, her news in Paris. Marian Hopkinson, who has Anna and Medame Secretary Perkins, can also two shocked Paris. Her came in for some "pub" this week when she desk from Paris where she is making a "Princess Tomtom" at Joinville studios. The woman her case against the Russian painter, and made her portrait in postage stamps and for it. She was victor with ease and the well known bag. New names in the news are causing headaches for the "March of Time" casting directors these days with the initial program of the new daily CBS series only a few days away. The unprecedented daily news dramatization—involving a tremendous production task—will open over the WABC-Columbia network beginning August 26 and will be heard every Monday through Friday thereafter between 9:30 and 9:45 p.m. With names strange to the headlines when the celebrated series was suspended in the spring, program directors are faced with the problem of grooming mimic voices to fit each one. Betting is rite in the studios as to who will fall heir to the role of the Conquering Lion of Judah, whiskey monarch of Ethiopia, whose name is sure to be making news at the time of the "March of Time" premiere. Odds are even that Edwin Jerome, white, who has shadowed for Stalin and other European statesmen, is slated for the part. However, Dwight Weist, also white, who has acted as audible "ghost" for General Pershing and Bruno Richard Hauptmann, is in the running. Jack Smart, white, is practically eliminated from scratch, since he has proved in the past to be a perfect impersonator of Mussolini and is likely to have his hands full with U Duce. Arthur Pryor, white director of the program, also is casting about for someone to impersonate Ethiopia's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, Dr. Azaj Wargneh Martin, and a couple of dozen others. He isn't worried about Joan Warner, Chicago's dancer, who has been making news in Paris. Marian Hopkinson, who has "done" Princess Marina and Madame Secretary Perkins, can also double for the dancer who shocked Paris. Josephine Baker came in for some "pub" this week when news reached this desk from Paris where she is making a flicker in French, "Princess Tomtom" at Joinville studios. The item is that she won her case against the Russian painter, Kaninsky, who had made her portrait in postage stamps and wanted her to pay for it. She was victor with ease and the Russian is holding the well known bag. ***** West and Roy Smeek, banjoist, may have suits of a dispute with Bill Robinson over the use of Jalillee's program a couple weeks ago. Linked from Robinson by NBC and the advertising man Yeast, for an imitation of one of Robinson's a ukulele. Robinson refused on the grounds forckering for a spot on the Vallee program in the preceding imitation of his work might hurt. Did the Robinson bit, anyway, a piece of busing in vaude for years. Seek since going to the Coast for Fox nearly a has been booked for the Michigan theatre, in De-aimed as the world's greatest tap dancer, demon-ian wizardry which has made him an intermoray for Love." RKO musical. The dancing Mae LeGon, another sepia sensation, in a feature revenue which is woven logically into the plot. The marvelous floor show, its exclusiveness, the Ubangi Club, New York, is nice—formerly of the Lucky Seven Trio, Billie Dan-(in these parts, suh); Pearl Baines, Dusty Bentley gal are really the spice of the pro-ngi Follies." Clerk of the famous "Blacbkirds," is planning an. The "Blackbirds" cast with Leslie is expected within three weeks. The show was an English spouse of the producer, financed her husband and controlled the boxoffice of that unit. She will in the white group. Clerk and gang will jaunt west-of-the-Rockies are returning east to the Cotton Club in Octob- two is considered in the youthful maestro's in West. Burry of NBC advertising department is reactive layout given the Southernaires, who are Broadcasting Company's unit to rate a special the publicity sector. Full-sized pen portraits of fivesome is given, besides other art work, bio-ude Clarence Jones, Lowell Peters, William Ed-orey and Homer Smith. Also the usual mail-st taking in advertisers, clients and agents. Doubtedly, hold the record of being the oldest on the airwayes. NBC, Fleischmann Yeat and Roy Smeck, banjoist, may have suits fired against them out of a dispute with Bill Robinson over the use of his name on Rudy Vallee's program a couple weeks ago. Permission was asked from Robinson by NBC and the advertising agency for Fleischmann Yeat, for an imitation of one of Robinson's routines by Smeck on a ukulele. Robinson refused on the grounds that he himself was dickering for a spot on the Vallee program in the near future and that a preceding imitation of his work night hurt. Smeck, however, did the Robinson bit, anyway, a piece of business he had been using in vaude for years. His first stage week since going to the Coast for Fox nearly a year ago, Robinson has been booked for the Michigan theatre, in Detroit this week. "Bojangles," accaimed as the world's greatest tap dancer, demonstrated the torpsichorian wizardry which has made him an international favorite in "Hooray for Love," RKO musical. The dancing flash team with Jeni Mae LeGon, another sepia sensation, in a featured act of a brilliant stage revue which is woven logically into the plot. Because of the marvelous floor show, its exclusiveness, the air of intimacy, the Ubangi Club, New York, is nice—rather. Bobby Evans, formerly of the Lucky Seven Trio, Billie Danials, a newcomer (in these parts, suh); Pearl Baines, Dusty Fletcher and the Bentley gal are really the spice of the program of the "Ubangi Follies." Lew Leslie, producer of the famous "Blackkirds," is planning an white show for London. The "Blackbirds" cast with Leslie is expected to return from abroad within three weeks. The show was an English hit last season. Mrs. Irene Leslie, spouse of the producer, financed her husband on the Sepia show and controlled the boxoffice of that unit. She will not be associated with the white group. Cab Calloway and gang will jaunt west-of-the-Rockies to the Coast before returning east to the Cotton Club in October. A picture or two is considered in the youthful maestro's tour of the Golden West. Edward De Sallisburry of NBC advertising department is responsible for the attractive layout given the Southernaires, who are the newest National Broadcasting Company's unit to rate a special sales brochure from the publicity sector. Full-sized pen portraits of each member of the fivesome is given, besides other art work, biographies, etc. These artists, undoubtedly, hold the record of being the oldest sustaining radio group on the airways. George Brent Bette Davis "Front Page Woman" one of the most realistic and exciting; of any newspaper screen drama with Bette Davis and George Brent in the stellar roles, will be the feature attraction at the Lincoln Theatre for an entire week, beg- ning Friday. It is entirely different from any other newspaper play, dealing with the bitter rivalry of two star reporters, a man and a woman on opposition papers, who are really in love with each other, but do their best to "scoop" each other. The story starts in the press room of a state penitentiary, where the girl reporter faints before sl. is able to file he story of an electro- cution. To save her, he files his own story to her office with a note to have it rewritten. But the note is overlooked and the same story appears in the rival newspapers. Both are in the "dog house" and the girl is furious, believing her rival had double-crossed her. He kicks her to marry him, put she refuses and determines to show him that she really is a good newspaperwoman. She two are assigned to a murder and alternate in scoring "bats" on each other until the climax. Booker T. "Imitation of Life" Bate Davis plays the role of the newspaper woman and George Brent is the reporter who is in love with her but who scorns her ability until she eventually beats him at his own game. Others in the cast are Roscoe Karns, unifred Shaw and Gordon Westcott. Callow college youth are the victims of the super-criminal in the fascinating campus murder mysteries, "College Scandal," which will be shown at the Republic Theatre for an entire week, be- --- FOURTEEN Republic "College Scandal" Kent Taylor Arline Judge Eddie Nugent ginnning Friday. This picture features Kent Taylor, Arline Judge, Wendy Barrie and Edward Nugent. The story, told with a minimum of waste motion, centers about a thrilling campus murder mystery. Wendy Barrie is the center of attraction for all the criminal males until one of her admiries is mysteriously murdered. No sooner has the excitement of the first killing died down than another boy becomes the victim of the super-criminal and a third barely escapes with his life. The police are baffled the authorities of the college heipless and the student body panic-stricken, when Kent Taylor, a young professor, and Arline Judge, who acts his sister, begin to pit their skill with that of the fendish killer. There is plenty of excitement as Taylor runs in the killer through a slender mil of clues. The killer, aware that he is being encircled fights back more and more viciously. In a breathtaking climax, Taylor and his sister stage a race against death to rescue Wendy Barrie and Eddie Nugent from a house which contains a time bomb Louise Beavers Claudette Colbert Warren William In honor of the visiting Elks, the Booker T Theatre will present a return engagement for one week only, beginning Friday, of the popular motion picture, "Imitation Of Life." To Miss Louise Beavers, the star of this picture goes the honor of having the best role ever given to a colored screen artist. "Imitation Of Life" is by Fannie Hurst and is the dramatic story of two mothers—one colored, the other white—and the joys and sorrows brought to them by their daughters through riches and poverty. Of course, Miss Beavers plays the colored mother and Fredi Washington is her daughter. Claudette Colbert has the role of the white mother and Echelle Hudson her daughter. It is with STAGE and SCREEN THE FILM "THE LOVE OF THE WEEK" BY JOHN H. HARRIS AND JOHN H. HARRIS Arline Judge and Eddie Nugent shown together in a scene from their latest starring vehicle, "College Scandal," which begins a week at the Republic tomorrow (Friday). Arline Judge and Eddie Nugent shown together in a scene from their latest starring vehicle, "College Scandal," which begins a week at the Republic tomorrow (Friday). LINCOLN THEATRE'S "SINGING USHER" IS A BIG HIT Terry Carter to Sing 20 Request Songs at Sunday's Show Terry Carter, the "singing usher" at the Lincoln Theatre, is making a big hit as he sings his request numbers each Sunday at the theatre from 2 to 3 o'clock. Accompanied by Miss Selika Pettiford, Lincoln Theatre organist, Carter sings during the intermission of each show, the song which was received with the most applause during the Sunday request hour. Telgrams and letters of requests are pouring into the Lincoln Theatre's box office, George Clark, manager, said this week. This should not tend to slack up the number of requests that the patrons wish, he explained, because the "singing usher" will sing as many of the numbers as he possibly can within the allotted time. The "singing usher" was first recognized during an amateur night performance at which Carter won first prize. He received an unusual ovation. The management of the theatre secured him to sing a special selection of Mother's Day songs last May, and again the singing usher was received with wide acclaim. Last Sunday the song receiving the greatest ovation was "That's What You Think," so every day during the week, Carter has been singing that song during the intermission following each show. Next Sunday he will sing approximately twenty songs, picked from a list of request numbers. DUNBAR Neil Hamilton Kathleen Burke A husky Negro, without previous acting experience, proved to be the sensation of "Mutiny Ahead," the Majestic Picture playing the Dunbar Theatre. Vic Alexander, six foot three, and with 219 pounds of musc', gives one of the most convincing performances in a picture said to have more than the ordinary share of good acting. Originally Vic was hired because of his giant physique, the requirements of his part being mainly his ability to pick up men and throw them about like baseballs. But given one line and reading it well, the director, Tommy Atkins, had a number of other speeches specially written for the giant Negro. In a dying scene of short duration, Vic had a number of the oters standing around rubbing moist eyes. Nell Hamilton and Kathleen Burke are the featured players of a story that derives treasure hunt, and is filled romance, the thrills of a and some spectacular under scenes. Sunpoting the are Leon Ames, Noel Francis, Reginald Barlow, Edward Earle, Maidel Turner, Mathew Metz, Rsy Turner, Katherine Jackson, Dick Curtis and Joe Young. pride that the Lichtman Theatre announces a return engagement of "Imitation Of Life" "Oh, Mr. Mark, please buy a ticket for our entertainment. It's for a very worth cause." "What is the cause?" asked E.Z. The lady replied: "It's to pay the amount of the entertainment w: held last week." THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. TUESDAY. AUGUST 27. 1935 A. LOUISE BEAVERS, star, along with Claudette Colbert and Warren Willian, in the photoplay, "Imitation of Life," which returns to the Booker T. Theatre, for a week tomorrow (Friday). Washington Artist Thrills Crowd At Delta Recital in West Osceola Adams Archer Presents Serious Drama to California Audience With "Salome" and "Romeo and Juliet" LOS ANGELES, Calif. (ANP)—noted coloratura sopranos of the country, singing to an audience of friends, many of whom had known her since her girlhood, and with her mother occupying a seat of honor in a box, displayed great artistry as she sang a group of songs, among them being the aria "a Suis Titiana" from Mignon, by "mas; What Is a Song?" by Curran and "Negro Love Song" by Dunbar and arranged by William L. Dawson. Mrs. Talbert, who bears the distinction of being the first singer of the group to sing "Aida" in Italy, where she studied for sev. Oseoella Adams Archer, Florence Cole Talbert, Lorenza Jordan Cole, Netta Paullen Garner and Alice Buggs were the artists presented who gave the dramatic, vocal and instrumental presentations on the a Adams Archer of Wash. D.C., thrilled the formally-trained audience by her presentations from the field of serious drama, a field in which few of our women have attained proficiency. She gave Oscar Wilde's "Salome," then the noteworthy scene three, act four, of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." Miss Archer, who has studied under some of the foremost masters in the dramatic world, gave a unusual and artistic performance of her programmed numbers and then, at the insistence of the audience, also depicted a scene from "Anthony and Cleopatra." DUNB. R Seventh & T Sts. Northwest North 5224 THEATRE Welcome Bill! SATURDAY, SUNDAY. MONDAY AUGUST 24, 25, 26 TIM McCOY in “THE FIGHTING SHADOW” Chap. 7—“BURN 'EM UP BARNES” (starring Frankie Darro) R.K.O. COMEDY CARTOON TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27, 28 CLAUDE RAINS in “THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD” WARNER BAXTER and MYRNA LOY in “BROADWAY BILL” with Clarence Muse and Walter Connolly THURSDAY, FRIDAY AUGUST 29, 30 “SPECIAL” NEIL HAMILTON and KATHLEEN BURKE in “MUTINY AHEAD” Featuring the New Colored Star, VIC ALEXANDER Chapter No. 4—“RUSTLERS OF RED DOG” COMEDY noted coloratura sopranos of the country, singing to an audience of friends, many of whom had known her since her girlhood, and with her mother occupying a seat of honor in a box, displayed great artistry as she sang a group of songs, among them being the aria "O Suis Titania" from Mignon, by Thomas; "What Is a Song?" by Curran and "Negro Love Song" by Dunbar and arranged by William L. Dawson. Mrs. Talbert, who bears the distinction of being the first singer of the group to sine "Aida" in Italy, where she studied for several years, was in her usual good form. Of the group which she sang, the audience was most responsive to the Duncan poem "Jump Bzeck, My Henry, Jump Back." Vocally, she was at her best in the third from Mignon. She was forced to respond to an encore and rendered "The Hills of Home." Lorenza Jordan Cole of Los Angeles, a pianist whose technique has been acclaimed by the foremost critics of Europe and America, played the "Concerto" (a minor first movement) by Greig, with Alice Pruce playing the orchestral accompaniment on the organ. Mrs. Cole was received most enthusiastically by the audience. She is also a product of Los Angeles, having received her preparatory training here, later furthering her musical education in Europe. Netta Pebner Garner, the accomplished wife and accompanist of the famous tenor, George Gar --- GEORGE BRENT star of several newspaper photographs, returns to his favorite role in the picture, "Front Page Woman," with Bette Davis, at the Lincoln beginning tomorrow (Fri- day). ner, chose a "Prelude and Fugue" by Mendelssohn. Mendelssohn's works lend themselves quite well to the delicacy of Mrs. Garner's touch. Although hailing from Chicago, Mrs. Garner is making her permanent home in southern California and is taking an active part in the musical program of the San Diego Exposition. She, too, studied in Europe and has had extensive training in piano technique. A reception for the artists, in which the audience participated, closed an evening which musical Los Angeles will long treasure in memory. Hollywood News By FAY M. JACKSON (FOR ANP) HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—Although there is some kick-back from chorines formerly employed at Frank Sebastian's Cotton Club in Culver City, Vaida Snow installed ten new cuties imported from the Grand Terrace in Chicago that bring a new brand of calorie dancing, precision we've never seen before, and figgers that—well, we aren't given to superlatives MUCH, but these gals would make the mercury rise on anybody's thermometer. Claims of the locals are to the effect that they were falsely accused of "striking" on Miss Snow, leaving her in a lurch for talent. They say overwork and underpay weren't in their contracts. In a statement to your ANP correspondent, Valaida did not accuse the girls of striking, but announced that she preferred to work with the Chicagoans because they had worked with her before and knew how to CO-OPERATE. If there is a charge of "overwork," it may be laid directly at the door of Mr. Sebastian himself. Seems that Sunday cocktail hours have become the vogue in Hollywood, and Frankie, taking advantage of recent entanglements with the law, put in the extra shows. However, the show's the thing! Miss Snow has placed some of the o'd principals in much better spots than they had, and the result is a much better show. Martha Ritchie, for instance, a veteran night cluber who sings along with her talented son Cliff, does her stuff to a great advantage. One of the leaders of the Caintain Kidd idea, she wows 'em. Beautifully gowned in the Rhapsody revue, her personality oozes all over the place, and cash customers reward her with a great hand. A jewel number, led by Cliff and Flora Washington, displays the faultless figgers of Valaida's stable to the delight of all when each little chlorine (none over 21—are they ever?) steps into the spot as some precious gem. There's a ruby or a diamond or an emerald for your beek and call. Most hilariously funny is the satire on Emperor Jones, starring Johnny Taylor. I knew at the time that somebody had his foot on somebody's neck, but it didn't dawn until later that Emperor Jones was the conquered one A romantic bit is offered by Miss Snow and Nias Berry when they do "Your Mother's Son-in-Law." Marvel of the whole she-bang is Nias Berry, eccentric dancer. Like the whirling dervish of your Motherland, he turns so swiftly that the eve seldom sees his back. He falls like a ton of bricks without a sound. His every movement reveals a sensitive refinement of technique that denotes the true artist. He has a complete sense of balance, a mime of the first ornate beautifully equipped with a sense of rhythm and natural grace. Valaida is not the glamorous personage most entertainers are expected to be. She works without makeup, converses without affectation, moves without pump and shuns glory. Most of the time she is busy—conceiving ideas for the show, designing postures, rehearsing the chorines and instructing the band. She makes a conscious effort to be gracious, and seldom speaks ill of a fellow performer. Other members of the show who make up a cocktail of fast-moving jazzzanties are: Perry and Cheeseman, exceptional' dancers: Dudley BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL Dickerson, 280-pound ballet dancer- comic; Rutledge and Taylor, old favorites; Mae Diggs, Deani Gordon, Marie Bryant, Dorothea Durham, Losi Bright, Ruth Brookin, Catherine, L. E. Butler Aileen and Mae Johnson. Of the 700-odd musicians, singers, actors and actresses receiving aid on the cultural arts project of the County Relief Administration, there are none more in demand or more popular than the many colored groups, officials said today. "Blessed Thunder," a musical drama, and "Roll, Jordan Roll," a musical melodrama, with al-colored casts, are the most popular presentations in the repertoire of the drama project, a recent survey of attendance figures reveals. These two stage plays are supported by an excellent 20-piece colored orchestra, directed by Edward Bailey. Other contributions which these groups make toward the success of the LACRA drama project include several outstanding performers among the approximately 100 vauddeville acts. The choral project includes 60 professional vocalists, under the direction of Carlyle Scott. Present plans, according to Lionel Spender, chief choral director, call for an early presentation of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Trial by Jury"—marking the first time this popular operetta has been done by colored people. Deltas Broadcast Over NBC At National Convention LOS ANGELES, Calif. (ANP)—With facilities of the National Broadcasting station at their command for a nation-wide hookup, members of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, meeting in national convention here, sent their message to America over the air Monday. The program was arraned by Edna Heard, staff artist of NBC and a Delta who turned broadcast COMFORTABLE MAN THEATRES WELCOME P. O. E. OF W. SHOWING OLN 1215 You St., N.W. Phone North 3000 S EXCLUSIVE OLD IN PAGE MAN headline hit GEORGE BRENT ter No. 7 "AVAGE" PUBLIC 343 You Street, N.W. GIRL SON! The swellest date on the campus...but terror strikes at those who seek her love! Adolph Zukor presents College scandal" A Paramount Picture with ARLINE JUDGE • KENT TAYLOR WENDY BARRIE • WIM. FRAWLEY BENNY BAKER • WIM. BENEDICT Saturday Only—Chapter No. 10 "MYSTERY MOUNTAIN" starring KEN MAYNARY OKER T 433 U STREET, N.W. COOL and COOL LICHTMAN WELCOME I. B. P. O. 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The swellest date on the campus...but terror strikes at those who seek her love! Adolph Zukor presents LAY OFF THIS GIRL ...SHE'S POISON! College scandal" A Paramount Picture with ARLINE JUDGE • KENT TAYLOR WENDY BARRIE • WM. FRAWLEY BENNY BAKER • WM. BENEDICT Saturday Only—Chapter No. 10 "MYSTERY MOUNTAIN" starring KEN MAYNARY RETURN ENGAGEMENT IN HONOR OF VISITING ELKS! THE GREATEST MOTION PICTURE EVEN "IMITATION OF LIFE" Starring Louise Beave Fredi Washington Claudette ATEST MOTION PICTURE EVEN "IMITATION OF LIFE" Starring uise Beave Washington Claudette MOTION PICTURE EVER MADE IMITATION OF LIFE" Starring se Beavers ington Claudette Colbert JAUNITA HALL DEVELOPS SINGING UNIT NEW YORK (ANP)—A group of singers that sings something else besides Negro spirituals is being developed in New York by Juanita Hall, one of the better musical directors, and in six weeks of intensive training, Miss Hall has turned out one of the most capable choirs heard in this section. In Miss Hall's group are Miss Maude Simmons, a contralto whose rich mellow voice thrilled listeners Thursday night at the Y.M.C.A. when the "Negro Melody Singers" furnished the entertainment on an educational conference program. Of equal merit was the very fine baritone of Ernest Shaw. Very pleasing were the presentation of "Absent" by Metcalfe and "The Star." As if she were drawing music from a many voiced musical instrument, Miss Hall in competent fashion directed her twenty singers through the melodie mazes of fine climaxes in three numbers. The other number was a spiritual. hour over to the sorors. Pauline Slater, Los Angeles school teacher, vice regional director of the Far Western region and chairman of the 1935 conference committee gave a brilliant introduction of the national president, Jeanne Jones. Mrs. Jones related the history of the sorority, acquainting the radio audience with the early organization of this group in 1913 whom the feminist movement occupied the spotlight of public attention. SIXTEEN SAYS IGNORANCE KEEPS NEGRO OUT CREDIT WORLD Woeful ignorance on the part of colored people as to the functions of credit men and credit bureaus together with a lack of knowledge as to what constitutes the basis of business credit, is the reason for a large part of the "Wall that Keeps Us. Out of the Credit World" was the subject of an address which James A. Jackson, special representative of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey and its affiliated companies delivered before the Educational and Economic Congress sponsored by the Elks, Friday morning in the auditorium of the Garnet-Patterson Junior High School. "Another reason which contributes much to our inability to command credit when deserved is that credit men and other white executive of big business have continued to measure the Negro in terms of vexteryear; and that many of them base their judgement's upon impressions and opinions obtained from household servants, the barber shop porter and other menial contacts," said Mr. Jackson. Injustice Done "These men," he declared, "continue to measure the Negro as a mass, thereby doing a grave injustice to the race. Because of the constantly growing practice of segregation, these men are without contacts with the up and doing Negro. In a self respecting effort to avoid the hazard of possible embarrassment, our business and professional folk have refrained to a considerable degree from white contacts." "Credit is measured upon character, financial status and business ability." Mr. Jackson told his hearers, stating that "commercial agencies and credit bureaus are the instruments for ascertaining desired information upon which to base judgement. Negroes' Fault "Not being able to personally know all potential customers, the reports of these agencies become the sources of knowledge. The Negroes own lack of frankness, his failure to keep proper records and the too frequent neglect to keep his word, or promises, have all ope rated to make it easy for an investigator predisposed to be pre judiced to justify unfavorable reports." In the opinion of the speaker, the only solution of this problem upon which the future of Negro merchandising must depend is to be found in a process of education of both the Negro and the business executive of the country. He urged newspapers to publish more business news and more articles indicating race progress, more frequent use of the radio for something besides comedy and the singing of spirituals. He reminded Negroes that one's business reputation does not wait until one wants money to be made. "It is made from one's very beginning and some record of it exists somewhere from the first time he has a pay day, no matter what his age may be at the time." Can Get Credit Duing the address, he disclosed some interesting figures obtained from Dun and Bradstreet. The Hooper-Holmes Bureau and others to do with credit granting and made it pretty clear that the day of insurance racketeering with false statements of age, false claims of illness and other well known devices, is about over because the insurance inspection services have an index of more than fifty million of cards of the insurance history of citizens of this country, a very substantial part of those cards covering Negro citizens. According to Mr. Jackson, the Negro can get credit, but he must get it on the same terms as do all other borrowers. Professors Return After Year of Graduate Studv ATLANTA, Ga. — Two well known members of the Morehouse College faculty will return to their duties at the opening of the college on September 25 after a year spent in graduate study. Walter R. Chivers, teacher of sociology, will be back from a year of study at New York University where he is working for his doctorate. Franklin L. Forbes of the department of physical education is returning from the University of Michigan from which he received the degree of Master of Science in Physical Education. James Mayo Williams, former Brown University football star, who served as athletic director last fall in the absence of Coach Forbes will return as a member of the football coaching staff. BICHMOND, Va., (ANP) — Charged with shooting a police officer, Abraham Lincoln was arrested here Thursday morning immediately following the shooting of the police. He told he arresting officers that his home was in Wilson, N. C., and that he did not know that the man whom he shot was an officer. William C. Hueston, director and founder of Economic and Educational Congress, which recently closed its sessions here Segregated Educational System Hit by Special NAACP Counsel Former Howard University Law Dean Scores Discrimination in Public Schools; Urges Negroes to Protest GOING TO Cape May? AMERICAN AMOCO GAS STOP AT THIS SIGN OF GREATER VALUES! Declaring that no race can rise which neglects the training of its youth, Charles H. Houston, special counsel for the N. A. A. C. P., and former Howard University law dean, in a paper sent to the Educational and Economic Congress, here, strongly condemned the educational set-up and practices in the various states. "We must eradicate every trace of inequality in the education of Negro youth, or else we condemn the Negro." Houston said. Inferiority Scored Calling attention to the "logical inconsistency" of the white man's attitude toward Negro education, Houton charged that the white ruling class claims the Negro is inferior and below the white American standard. "According to every principle of logic, such a condition ought to cause the ruling white people to give Negroes more education than that given to white children, because by the very statement of inferiority Negro children need more education, more than white children do," he said. Instead, the white man does just the opposite, Dr. Houst in charged. Fears Competition "He( the white man) claims the Negro is slow and backward, then uses this very argument to give less education, power teachers, wretched schools, shorter terms, and an inferior type of education all around. There can be just one answer: the reason the white man does not educate the Negro properly is because he does not want the Negro to compete against him in equal terms in American life," he harged. Setting as the goal the absolute identity of educational opportunities to all Americans, as students, as teachers, as administrators. Dr Houton advised the congress to fight for the complete abolition of segregated school systms whether the goal is reached in "fifty years or five hundred." Hits Segregation "No segregation operates fairly to a subordinate, minority group," he said. "If the majority did not want to be unfair and take the hog's slice of the pie there would be no need of segregation." Speaking of the N. A. A. C. P's program, Dr. Houston told the congress that it was fighting to bring the segregated schools up to an absolute level of equality; to resist any attempt to extend the system of segregated schools to possible opening to convert a any place where segregation does not exist, and to seize every system which is now segregated in a unified unsegregated school system open allike to all citizens, regardless of race, color or speed. Education of Masses As a second great aim. Dr. Houston urged the congress to fight to make education from the grammar school through the professional and graduate schools, open and accessible to the masses of the people regardless of their ability to pay tuition fees and their charges. "All education should be free and offered at public expense," he said. "Our goal must be education of the masses, black masses and white masses. Mass education of all its citizenry 's only hoye of a democracy. N₀ democracy can survive on ignorance, because the ignorant simply become the tools of a small exploiting ruling class." Living is not a matter of years, nor comfort, nor plenty but service to others. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. TUESDAY. AUGUST 27. 1935 HOWARD'S JOB IS TO KEEP ELKS OUT OF TROUBLE Grand Legal Advisor is Confidant of Wilson and Elk Leaders Perry W. Howard grand legal advisor, I. B. P. O. E. of W. was born January 14, 1877, in Ebenezer, Miss. He married Miss Wilhelmina Lucas, August 14, 1907, and has three children—Wilhelmina E. (deceased); Perry W., Jr., and Edward Lucas. His early education was receiv- Se Sena CHR. HEU Washington Unequalled for PURITY! Senate BEER CHR. HEURICH BREWING Washington, D.C. EXPEDITION NEW CHINA 1892 Gold Medal Award for Purity and Excellence CH F a m CHR F am o Famous for Quality Since 1873 ed at Rust College, in Mississippi, from which school he received the bachelor of arts degree. He later entered Fisk University, remaining there in study for one year, and then spent a year studying at the University of Chicago. Entering the Dewpaw University School of Law in 1901, he was graduated with a law degree four years later. Mr. Howard is an ex-special assistant to the United States Attorney General, and is at present a National Republican Committee man from Mississippi. He is a member of the Elks, Odd Fellows, Musoit Club, K. of P., Woodmen of Union and Tau Delta Sigma Fraternity. As grand legal advisor for the Elk Order, it becomes his duty to represent the order in court in all matters wherein the Grand Lodge is concerned. If he cannot represent the lodge in person, it becomes his duty to appoint one of his assistants to represent the lodge. "The Finest...in America" AT EVERY Stage of Brewing, Ageing, ahd Bottling Senate Beer is protected against impurities in every possible way. Only the finest and purest materials are used and nothing is left undone to make "Senate" what it has been fittingly called—"The Finest in America" . . . Drink "Senate" for HEALTH, for Flavor and Good Cheer ! During the ELKS' CONVENTION see to it that your guests are made comfortable with "SENATE" Beer . . . it satisfies that long thirst!! JOHN B. BROWN DR. EDWARD F. HARRIS Washington Elk who was among those who spoke at Elks' Economic meeting Friday. BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL Plan practice of the 1935 season on Tuesday, September 10, when more than thirty-five hopefuls will report to Coaches Fred and Harry Long on Wiley Field. FREE Health Exhibit MISS. TODD (Continued from page 1) Dalmus Steele, of New Lork, announced the arrival of the grand commissioner of education, his staff and contestants. The Judges Judges for the contest were: Harry Pace, past grand exalted ruler of the order and president of the Victory Life Insurance Company; A. B. Booze, attorney, Mississippi, and J. F. Long, Florida. The program for the evening was as follows: Call to order by Grand Chairman Charles B. Fisher. Music. Invocation by Grand Chaplain Edward Avant. Folk idioms from other shores: "Gently, Lord, O Gently Lead Us." Dett; "Sky So Bright," arr. by Dickinson; "As by the Streams of Babylon," Dett. Russian Folk idioms: "Hymn to the Trinity," Tschaikowsky; "Lord Our God, Have Mercy," Lvosky. Religious compositions by American composers: "Souls of the Righteous," Noble: "A Prayer for GOIN Asbury AMERICA AMOO GAS STOP AT OF GREATE WHEN WASH D GUN You're here good time -- the best of every make sure y GUNTHER among your n ures. Rem name-GUNT the word for BEE GOING TO Isbury Park AMERICAN AMOCO GAS STOP AT THIS GREATER WA WHEN IN WASHINGTON DRINK GUNTHER'S BEER mong your many pires. Remember name-GUNTHER'S the word for QUAIL BEER! GOING TO Asbury Park? AMERICAN AMOCO GAS STOP AT THIS SIGN OF GREATER VALUES! DRINK GUNTHER'S BEER You're here to have a good time -- to enjoy the best of everything -- so make sure you include GUNTHER'S BEER among your many pleasures. Remember the name-GUNTHER'S-it's the word for QUALITY BEER! "A good head on a fine body" --- Guidance." Brockaway. Guidance, Brockaway. The Negro idiom in motif: "O Hear the Lambs a-Crying," Dett; "Ill Never Turn Back No More," Dett; "Let Us Cheer the Weary Traveler," Dett; "Somebody's Knocking at Your Door," Dett; "America, the Beautiful," Dett. Remarks of explanation by Mrs. Blanche Armwood Washington. Introduction of the grand commissioner of education, W. C. Hueston. Orations 1, 2 and 3. Music. Orations 4, 5 and 6. Remarks by the grand commissioner of education. Decision by the judges. Adjojurment. Music for the contest was furnished by the Nathanial Dett Choral Society, under the direction of Mrs. Virginia Williams. "What's that I smell?" inquired the lady from the city as she sniffed the country air. "That's fertilizer," answered the farmer. "For the land's sake!" exclaimed the lady. "Yes. ma'am," rssented the farmer. G TO Park? THIS SIGN VALUES! IN WASHINGTONIAN DRINK THE BEER we to have a to enjoy the thing -- so you include 'S BEER many pleas- member the HER'S-it's QUALITY BEER! --- GUNTHERS LAGER BEER On draught and in Bottles HISTORY (Continued from page 9) nation when she gave us Washington, Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe. For the fifth lodge was founded in Virginia also, Eureka Lodge Number 5, at Norfolk. These lodges were not of rapid formation, Nor were they of rapid growth. For there hung over them the ever present shadow of lawsuits and injunctions. But the growth was steady, determined. The necessity for the formation of a Grand Lodge became urgent. Yet this important step in the progress of the order was delayed by lawsuits. Finally, however, the first Grand Lodge met at Norfolk, Virginia, in 1901 when B. F. Howard, the founder, was elected the Grand Exalted Ruler. He served until 1907. During his administration there occurred a split in the order which ended in Washington, D.C. in 1910, at a joint conference. Attorney Benjamin F. Gaskins was author of this 'Peace Treaty.' From 1906 to 1910, therefore there were two Grand Exalted Rulers serving simultaneously, Drs. W. E. Atkins and James E. Mills heading the Brooklyn faction. Order United Again But after the peace conference of 1910 J. Frank Wheaton became the Grand Exalted Ruler of the united order. From that hour the progress of the order was accelerated. In 1911 Harry H. Pace was elected head of the order at Boston. He was reelected in 1912 at Dayton, Ohio. He was succeeded in 1913 by T. Gillis Nutter who served until 1916, at which time the Hon. Armond W. Scott, present Judge of the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia, was elected Grand Exalted Ruler at Philadelphia. Judge Scott served three terms. He was succeeded at Atlantic City by George F. McMechen. In 1921 George E. Wibecan became head of the order at Boston. In 1922 Finley Wilson was placed in nomination by Judge Armond W. Scott, and was elected Grand Ealted Ruler at Newark, N.J. Beginning a metoric rise, he has smashed all previous records of continuous leadership to the present time. The Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World has grown by leaps and bounds. It has gained strength through the moral support of that large section of colored womanhood which constitute the Daughter Elks. Over 600 Lodges It has grown to over 600 lodges scattered to the four corners, and THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1935 it has kept abreast of modern progress by the creation of certain effective agencies to meet new conditions and new problems which face a new people in a new age. Thus the Department of Education was established at Richmond, Virginia, in 1925 with Judge W. C. Hueston as Commissioner. In 1926 a National Health Department was organized. Dr. W. J. Thompkins heads this important unit. The Civil Liberties Department was set up in 1927, headed by Robert J. Nelson. Following these forward strides came such other departments as the Junior Herd and the Department of Athletics, of which Brother John T. Rhines, leading business man and civic leader, is the Commissioner. Thus in the 37 years of its existence Colored Elkdom has covered itself with glory—a glory all the more brilliant in that it reflects the upward march of a people. SHRINERS (Continued from Page 9) following persons: S. M. Stockton, imperial commandress; T. Carter Brown, imperial lieutenant; Willie Britton, imperial second lieutenant; Rosa Norris, imperial high priestess; Beulah McKay, imperial oriental guide; Laura Henson, imperial treasurer; and Earle B. Musson, imperial recorder. Rena Brown, imperial first ceremonial daughter; Corabelle Barrett, second ceremonial daughter; Alice Ssunders, inside spy, Irene Henry, outside spy, and Noble William Heathman, imperial advisor. The entire corps of officers for the Daughters of Isis was reelected. The place of meeting of the thirty-sixth annual Shrine convention will be selected later in the year by members of the Imperial Divan. LIFE STORY (Continued from Page 9) to more than 900, and had a financial credit sheet showing $125,000. nancial credit sheet showing $125,000. Today there are approximately 1,500 lodges, not only in the United States, but scattered throughout Cuba, Mexico, Porto Rica, Jamaica, Panama, Canada, the Bahamas, British Honduras and in Africa. There are more than 300,000 members of the Elks, and about 1,000 auxiliaryiaries comprising Temples and Junior Herds. Life Interesting The life of the man largely responsible for the growth and success of the organization is as interesting as a prize novel. Born to the Rev. and Mrs., James L. Wilson, Nashville, Tennessee, August 28, 1881, J. Finley Wilson was educated in the public schools of Nashville, and at Fisk University. He left Fisk University and went to Kansas City, Mo., where he worked as an office boy, and while in Kansas City became head of the Young Men's Republican Club of the Eighth Ward. He then went to Denver, Colo., where he was employed by the Pulлин Company, being the first colored man to be given the position of platform man. With Buffalo Bill Going to New York City, he was given a position as bellhop in the Broadway Central Hotel, where he worked for a year. In 1898 he went to the Klondike, returning to the States in 1899. He went to Salt Lake City, Utah and established the Plaiadealer, with the late editor, W. L. Taylor. Returning to Denver, Mr. Wilson became captain of the Third Ward, a republican organization. After spending a few years in Arizona and Wyoming as a cowboy with Buffalo Bill, he went to Chicago. Ill and from that city went to New York and worked with T. Thomas Fortune on the New York Age, and with Roscoe Conkin Simmons on the National Review. Was Newspaper Man From there Mr. Wilson went to Norfolk, Va., and reorganized the Journal and Guide, and to Baltimore where he established the Baltimore Times, and to Harrisburg, where he established the Advocate-Verdict with Robert J. Nelson as editor. Finally with T. Thomas Fortune, he established the Sun, in Washington, D. C., which later developed into the Eagle. He is now publishing the Eagle, with W. C. Hueston as editor. The Eagle has been turned into the official organ of the Elks, and has done much toward building up the order. Move to Canonize Colored Sain! Begun NEW YORK (ANP) — A move to canonize the first Roman Catholic saint of the colored group has been endorsed by thousands of communicants of the church, the Rev. Edward Hughes editor of The Torch, published by the Third Order of St. Doinic, said recently. The saint, Blessed Martin de Porres, was the son of a proud Castilian. Spaniard, Don Juan de Porres, and Anna Velasquez, a freed slave of Panama. He was born in 1589 and in maturity became a lay brother of the Dominican Order, after a youth of hardships which followed his abandonment by his father because of his EDUCATION (Continued from Page 1) and Cambridge. Many have won scholarships to Oxford, Columbia, etc., to pursue courses in higher education. Idea 9 Years Old The Elks Oratorical Contest idea was originated in Cleveland in 1926. Each year the subjects are woven around the Constitution because the aim of the contest is to induce the American Negro to consider his denial of Constitutional rights. The scope of the contest is large. It has touched each of the forty states in which there are Elk lodges. Over twenty thousand high school pupils have participated in over two thousand local and seven hundred state contests. One hundred fifty thousand dollars have been spent in these ecorts for better education for our people. National Winners The national contests have been won by the following people: won by the following individuals: Ruth Matthews, 1927; Joseph Waddy, 1928; William Harvey, 1929; Henry Ward, 1930; Mildred Rawland, 1931; Jean Gargrove, 1932; Anita Page, 1933; and Betty Francis, 1984. Washington has won the national contest twice—the first one in 1927 and the one in 1934. To each of the persons victorious in the regional contests a scholarship of one hundred fifty dollars is awarded. The regional directors are Dr. Hudson J. Oliver, New Pork; Truly Hatchett, Baltimore; Rev. E. Farrow, Atlanta; Attorney Benjamin Smith, Clarksdale, Miss; Mrs. Elinore Williams, Kansas; and Empire Reed, Milwaukee. State Leaders Among the state directors are John Bruce, D.C.; Mrs. Pearl Brown, Maryland; Mrs. Jennie Shepperson, New Jersey; and her assistant, Mrs. Lillian Williams. The Board of Education is J. Finley Wilson, president; Abbie Johnson, vice president; W. C. Hueston, commissioner of education; Col. John R. Marshall, Chicago; Edward Simons, New York; Brazil Bryant, Detroit; Gray Hoyt, Atlantic City; George Milleren, Norfolk; James Kelly, Birmingham; Mrs. Buena Kelly Norfolk; and Mrs. Minnie T. Wright, Roxbury, Mass. Mrs. Minnie Wright is grand chairman of education of temples and Mrs. Ethel Charleston of Philadelphia is her assistant. The assistant commissioner of education is Attorney Thomas L. Higgins of Brooklyn, New York. The depression did not affect the educational activities of the Elkis and with the coming of a new financial independence, the Elkis plan to forge steadily ahead toward their goal of universal education for all mentally capable Negroes. Sunday school teacher: "Mary have you committed the first lesson in the Catechism I gave you last Sunday?" ( Pupil: "No ma'am, mamma says it's too hard for me. She says you should give me a Kittychism to start with." Welcome ELKS Daughter Ruler of Forest Temple newly elected daughter ruler of Russell is popular in fraternal circ as a Invading Elks R A Changed O Exception - VIOLA J. RUSSELL. newly elected daughter ruler of Forest Temple, No. 9. Daughter Russell is popular in fraternal circles and is well known for her ability as a leader. Invading Elks Find Washington A Changed City With One Exception - Segregation By ANITA T. ANDERSON The Elks and the Shriners have come to Washington and have found a different Washington from the place they once knew. Changes have come. Washington is a more beautiful city, though beauty has always been one of its virtues. Rock Creek Park now extends from its boundaries at the city line of Sixteenth Street to the beautiful speedway on the Potomac. They found beautiful bridges spanning gaps where wooden make-shifts once were. Southwest Washington is hardly recognizable as its former self. With street car tracks removed, the wide passageway at the foot of the capitol seems to make it all the nearer to the seat of beauty of Washington as well as an integral part of that beauty. The beautiful fountains that greet these visitors' eyes as they come out of Union Station (which, though beautiful, is not to be compared with Cincinnati's station, which is conceded the most beautiful in the world) prepares them for the changes which are characteristic of this rapidly-growing city. Kingman Park, Capital View and DePriest Village, Banneker Recreation Center, the Frederick Douglass Hall and the women's dormi- OCK ES 1930 USSELL. Forest Temple, No. 9. Daughter es and is well known for her ability leader. Find Washington city With One Segregation tories of Howard University are all new and contributing factors toward this city's beauty. Segregation Remains One something remains the same, however, in the midst of all this. Segregation still has its shrine here with thousands of worshipers. So, as in days gone by, Negroes are ineligible for recognition as men in this, the nation's capital. Years ago, only in segregated areas could they obtain hotel accommodations. They could not eat downtown. If they were hungry and downtown, they would have to wait until they reached the "colored section" to eat, though they had the medium of exchange in their pockets. They heard white women here in the hospitals and at the clinics called "Mrs." while their local friends' wives were "Mary" and "Jane." They could not see a picture of their choice unless that picture was appearing at certain theatres. They had to acquaint themselves with the tune we have to teach our children, "That's not for colored." Changes, changes everywhere, but still "A mann't not a man, for a' that." And that condition still exists in this, the twentieth century, and in the city of Washington, the capital of the nation. BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL Glenmore LOUISVILLE OWENSBORO Largest distillery in Kentucky BAILEY'S CROSS ROADS By Mrs. Julia K. Sheppard BAILEY'S CROSS ROADS, Va. —Warner Baptist Church held a successful rally last Sunday, Speakers were, morning, the Rev. M. Epps, of Washington; afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Ross, of Alexandria; night, the Rev. Mr. Barnes, of Seminary. On the fourth Sunday, services will be conducted by the Rev. A. H. Johnson, of Manassas, Va. The Rev. M. Sheppard is acting pastor. Miss Lucille Cancel spent the week-end at the home of her friend, Miss Virginia Ball. Harris' Drug Store NOTARY SERVICE Open from 8 A. M. to 12 P. M. 3234 11th STREET, N. W. Phone, Columbia 8447 TWO NATURALS A STRAIGHT WHISKER A FINE STRAIGHT WHISKEY quoted at a price you'll approve Hello Bills! The Washington Tribune the thousands of Elks and vii this week attending the annual Antlered Herd. We wish their stay please erations will result in much g America. Much credit should be gi tants for the wonderful progra ucational Congress which has resolutions were proposed and gro as well as the white man in The ideal of the brother during the life of Christ, and culture grew by leaps and be programs fostered by frater and names. Thus in our pre forward on the modern pla due to many splendid fraternal ized to advance and increase ficiency of the human family. Much food for though ha speakers. The keynote of a American, and as a member face of the earth everything ideals and principles of the Ai Radicalism or communism The true spirit of Americanis speakers pointed out that the M was emphasized by Harry Pac cago. Mr. Pace stated that dangerously—that is, danger pose his rights. Then again Nannie H. B and leading educator, pleaded into the coming generation tha deplored the attitude of waiti ter," and urged the race to s self. She also told of the par played in its advancement. Dr. Emmett J. Scott urge idea that might make right. the principles of the Constit ers to make this country the b INFANTILE PARALYSIS HALTS CHURCH REVIVAL Boston Tribune extends a letter to Elks and visitors who are among the annual grand locus for stay pleasant, and hope it in much good to the M. should be given the direct wonderful program of the M. which has just ended its proposed and adopted this white man to become the brotherhood of man Christ, and thus Western seams and bounds, aided by fraternities of value in our present era, we modern plane of civilization did fraternal programs w and increase the high in man family. nor though has been dropped, ynote of all was that a member of the greatest everything should be deities of the American Cons communism had no place Americanism prevailed, but that the Negro is at the Harry Pace, insurance stated that the Negro is, dangerously for tho Nannie H. Burroughs, w victor, pleaded with her a generation the stuff that "side of waiting for "gifts the race to strike out and end of the part the womenancement. M. Scott urged the abandons right. He advocated the Constitution and please country the best in the world. The Washington Tribune extends a hearty greeting to the thousands of Elks and visitors who are in Washington this week attending the annual grand lodge session of the Antlered Herd. We wish their stay pleasant, and hope that their deliberations will result in much good to the Negro race and to America. Much credit should be given the director and his assistants for the wonderful program of the Economic and Educational Congress which has just ended its sessions. Many resolutions were proposed and adopted that will aid the Negro as well as the white man to become better Americans. The ideal of the brotherhood of man camp into being during the life of Christ, and thus Western civilization and culture grew by leaps and bounds, aided and advanced by programs fostered by fraternities of various descriptions and names. Thus in our present era, we find man moving forward on the modern plane of civilization, as nationals, due to many splendid fraternal programs which were organized to advance and increase the high intelligence and efficiency of the human family. Much food for though has been dropped by the various speakers. The keynote of all was that the Negro is an American, and as a member of the greatest nation on the face of the earth everything should be done to achieve the ideals and principles of the American Constitution. Radicalism or communism had no place in the program. The true spirit of Americanism prevailed. However, many speakers pointed out that the Negro is at the crossroads. This was emphasized by Harry Pace, insurance executive, of Chicago. Mr. Pace stated that the Negro must dare to live dangerously—that is, dangerously for those who would oppose his rights. Then again Nannie H. Burroughs, well known woman and leading educator, pleaded with her audience to instill into the coming generation the stuff that "makes guts." She deplored the attitude of waiting for "gifts on a silver platter," and urged the race to strike out and do things for itself. She also told of the part the women of America have played in its advancement. Dr. Emmett J. Scott urged the abandonment of the old idea that might makes right. He advocated insistence on the principles of the Constitution and pleaded with his hearers to make this country the best in the world. VASS, N. C. (ANP) — A proposed revival meeting at the local A.M. E. church was halted here Wednesday night when it was discovered that Mrs. Lucile McKeithen, had been stricken with Infan- Hello Bill! Welcome to the Temple Luncheonette and Cotton Club 10th and You Streets, N.W. 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Good of man came into being thus Western civilization and bounds, aided and advanced by cities of various descriptionsient era, we find man moving to civilization, as nationals, and programs which were organ-the high intelligence and ef- has been dropped by the various sal was that the Negro is an of the greatest nation on the should be done to achieve the American Constitution. He had no place in the program. However, many Negro is at the crossroads. This, insurance executive, of Chi- the Negro must dare to live usly for those who would op- burroughs, well known woman and with her audience to instill a stuff that "makes guts." She for "gifts on a silver plat-rike out and do things for it- the women of America have and the abandonment of the old He advocated insistence on con and pleaded with his hear-hest in the world. tile Paralysis. The barn was im- mediately placed on all public gatherings, with the announcement of the finding of the first case of the disease in this town. This action was taken in view of the spread of the disease recently in this state. Bill! to the "LIVE GOOD INSTEAD OF TRYING TO MAKE GOOD," SAYS WESLEY Howard U. Professor is Speaker to Graduating Class of Elks Speaking on the subject, "Religion and Life." Dr. Charles H. Wesley, head of the department of history, Howard University delivered the baccalaureate address to the ninth graduating class of the Elks' Department of Education, Sunday morning. Warning the students not to separate religion from life, the historian and minister declared that the two were "insolibly connected and bound together." He scorned those individuals who crave for success and forget all about religion. People are too often interested in making good instead of living good, he said. They are more interested in making a living instead of living—they believe that wealth is success, Dr. Wesley told the class. Link Religion and Life Such fancy ideas should be discouraged. Dr. Wesley told the students, and urged them to link religion and life together if they wish to be successful in any endeavor. Dr. Wesley called attention to the growing lack of faith that people now place in the Bible. "We are living in a world that is growing larger and larger and the effect upon our religion is lead ELKS' ALUMNAE HOLDS MEETING The Alumnae Association of the Educational Department of the I.B.P.O. Elks of the World held its sixth annual meeting at the Metropolitan Baptist, Monday. Devotional services preceded the formal addresses of the meetings. The Rev. William Dean, pastor of John Wesley M.E. Church, of Baltimore, Md., pronounced the invocation. Judge W. C. Hueston, commissioner of education, who presided at the meeting, gave a resume of the findings of the educational and economic conference declaring that it was up to the alumnus to put into effect the will of the conferences. "The course is chartered and we are out to remedy the appalling condition," said Judge Hueston. Graduates Speak "The legal aspects are in your favor, and if we can encourage legal training on the part of the youths of today, we can get our rights redressed." As in past years, one of the two speakers at the alumnae meeting has been a member of the current graduating class, Joseph Waddy, honor graduate of the class of '35 of Lincoln University and winner of the oratorical contest in 1928, represented the graduates, Mr. Waddy who lives in Alexandria, Va, has won a scholarship to the Howard University Law School Gives Pledge of Faith Before launching into a discussion of the "Philosophy of Modern Youth," young Waddy gaye a pledge of faith to the Elks for their past aid and expressed an interest in the progress of the race. In expressing the philosophy, he said that the youth of the race must act and not sit waiting for answers to "apparcunty fruitless prayers. The chos of the world demands radical action," the student declared. "Such action as is needed is not really radical if it is based on science," he continued. "It is tangible evidence of the wholesome skepticism of the college youth." Denounces Jim Crow Waddy was most bitter as he denounced the practices of discrimination against the Negro in the south. He said that he now viewed the situation in a more mature light than he did seven years ago when he won the Elks' Oratorical Contest. His attitude toward the Constitution, as a result, has changed. Concluding, Mr. Waddy brought a challenge to the young and old people of the Negro race to awake from their lethgaric positions and act. The other speaker was Emory Smith, prominent attorney and director of education of Columbia Lodge. He spoke on "Popular Fallacies in Education." The six fallacies which Attorney Smith discussed were the misnomer. Negro Education; the fact that the failure of the student demonstrates lack of ability; that education assures financial success; that you learn only in youth; that education is acquired only in school; and that education is power. Through the statements of such authorities as Dr. Dewey, Dr. Kilpatrick and Dr. Calver, he proved that each of these ideas is false and should be eradicated. Class Presented Judge Hueston presented to the group the members of the graduating class of 1985. They were Joseph Waddy, of Lincoln University, Anne Webster, of Fisk University, Hillyard Bowen, Leroy Weeks, Lemuel Brown and James Kendrick, of Howard University. They were made members of The Alumnae Association of Elks. Officers of the association will be elected Wednesday when the business meeting is concluded. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1035 In 1925 in Richmond, Virginia, the I.B.P.O. Elks of the World established the Department of Education of Elks, and committed it to the cause of education, in all of its phases, emphasizing some aspects more than others. This fraternity in its constitution bound itself and members to the support of an educational program which had for its aim and purpose the assistance of indigent but deserving youth, who desired educational improvement and evied a self tax to support the same. In order to obligate itself, this organization among other provisions, inserted the following clause in the constitution: 1930 DR. CHARLES H. WESLEY ing us to believe that there is no heaven and that preachers and the church are old fashioned," he said. The Bible is just as good in this age as it has been in any other age, the speaker said. It has been put to the test, he told the audience, and has been found to be a big "library full of truths." A plea was made to the class for broader vision by Dr. Wesley, who said that religion and life depended on religion. Life is the task and religion is its vision, he told the class. The successful accomplishment of the task depends upon the vision, he said. "Education builds its dreams and then goes out to work its dreams; life asks for a vision and urges that it be translated into action. "There are some people who merely dream their dreams," Dr. Wesley said. "They sit on the house top do it." Dr. Wesley spoke out for more money for education. For every $9.60 spent for education, he said, there are $13 spent for tobacco and $14 for cosmetics and chewing gum Cart Before Horse The spending of money for education is inconsistent with democratic ideas, the speaker said. Millions of dollars are being spent to prosecute criminals while only a few thousand dollars are being spent for education, "We have the cart before the horse," he said. The services were presided over by Judge W. C. Hueston, commissioner of education of the I.B.P.O. E. of W., who was introduced by John C. Bruce, supervisor of elementary schools for the District, and State Director of the Elks' Educational Department. Rev. Avant Present After giving a few remarks concerning the work and activities of his departments, Judge Hueston introduced the Grand Chaplain, the Rev. W. George Avant, Durham, N.C., who read the scripture, and presented Grand Exeited Ruler J. Finley Wilson, who in turn introduced Dr. Charles H. Wesley, who delivered the annual sermon to the graduates. Clifton Forge, Va. CLIFTON FORGE, Va.—Dr. E. T. Connor who recently spent two weeks in Tennessee working in electro-therapy, reports interest in this work and his intention of further study of it. Mrs. Jessie Smith gave a garden party at her home on Jackson Street, last Tuesday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boomer of Warren, Ohio. The guests dined by moonlight. Tables were prepared on the lawn. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bloomer, Mr. and Mrs. John Arch, Mr. and Mrs. Dentist Terrell, Mesdames Kate Payne, Agnes Perry and Annie Bibbs and Broadus Mills. Charles Peck of Pittsburgh, recently visited Mrs. Beauford Washington of Msn Street. The Tennessee State College in Orchestra drew a large crowd to the gaiity of a formal ball given in the Palace Hall last Thursday night by the G. T. Club. Booking arrangements were made by Major Johnson. Refreshments were served in the Palace Tea Room, operated by Mrs. Gertrude Johnson. Howard Quarrells, local dance promoter, has given Tommy's Novelty Rhymes of this city and Locklayer's Rhythm Boys of Roanoke quite a start. Both orchestras will begin a northern tour very shortly. Locklayer's orchestra played for a dance in the Silver Leaf Hall last Tuesday night. Talented young people were engaged to entertain during the Firemen's Convention last week. Tuesday night, before the midnight movie, they entertained the firemen with singing and dancing and broadcast from the white high school. Jim and His Pals, an orchestra that has been the best in this community, is rapidly coming back to the top. They are engaged at least once a week to play for dances at halls ju neighboring cities and towns. Sam Smith who has been taking medical treatment for his nose at the Charlottisville Hospital, is valuing. Miss G. M. Wright is out after a long illness and operation. Dr. and Mrs. Walter Harmon are visitors in the city this week. Elks' Educational Department Gives $150,000 in Scholarships This Branch of Order Was Formed by Judge William C. Hueston in Richmond, Virginia, Ten Years Ago Chestnut Farms Chevy Chase Dairy... World's Model Dairy WELCOME ELKS! FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS of Superior Quality Phone DEcatur 1011 Aids Youth "It shall be the duty of the Board of Education to provide scholarships for deserving colored youths in the various schools of higher and secondary education giving preference as far as possible to those who are children of parents who are members of this order, it being fully understood, however, that scholarships may be granted to deserving students who are not members of this order at the discretion of the Board of Education since the adoption of the legislation." The Elks organization, operating under its Board of Education, devoted itself assidiously to the tasks of aiding college prepared youth to further their college education. Helped Hundreds Since the creation of the Elks Department of Education, it has nominated and supported either in full or in part, hundreds of students in the colleges and universities of this and other countries. These students have been placed Chestnut I W in such universities and colleges as Howard, Ohio State, Lincoln, Harvard, Wilberforce, Kansas s, Fisk, Nebraska, Talladega, Washington and Jefferson. Straight, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Union, Rutgers, Johnson C. Smith, Pennsylvania, Atlanta, Wiley, Colorado, Iowa, Drake, Virginia State, Lane, Knoxville, and many others. Of the number of students who have been sent to these colleges and universities, sixty-four have been graduated, more than one-half with honors, many with high honors and some with the highest honors. Those who have not graduated with honors have been average students. Out of this large number of students sent to the schools through the Education Department only two have been compelled to withdraw because of poor scholarship. Made Excellent Records Fourteen of them have been elected to Phi Beta Kappa Chapter for excellent scholarship and twelve to similar honorary scholastic societies. Upon the granting of a scholarship by the Education Department, the Commissione r of Education, Judge William C. Hueston, immediately assumes a position to loco parentis, and immediately begins to aid in the guidance of pupils awarded the scholarships. As commissioner he superintends the selection of the subjects to be pursued and evaluates throughout the college career of such students the work attempted and done. He requires and obtains the record of the study schedule of the students at the end of the quarter or semester as the occasion may be and based thereon recommends fur- BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL ther work influenced by the aim and object of the student involved. GOING TO White Sulphur Springs? AMERICAN AMOCO GAS STOP AT THIS SIGN OF GREATER VALUES! Sponsors Contest The Department of Education, since its adoption in 1925, has carried on under its direction the Elks Oratorical Contest, divided into local, state, regional, and national. The subjects discussed have always been based on some phase of the United States Constitution. Since inaugurating these contests, the department has had nine final, fifty-eight regional, 312 state and approximately 4,000 local contests participated in by more than 25,000 high school students with an estimated attendance of 250,000 people. In conducting the Department of Education, based upon an annual education tax of twenty-five cents per annum, the Order of Elks has raised and expended more than $150,000 and today stands obligated because of contracts made to expend within the next four years another $100,000. EDITOR VISITS TRIBUNE Webster L. Porter, editor and publisher of the East Tennessee News, was visitor to the Tribune office, Friday. The man who crow's the loudest about how you should do in your work is the man who made the worst mistakes in getting his work started. BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL Places Every The Tribune Presents a Few of the Visit While in the Most Be in the World Places of Interest That Everyone Should See The Tribune Presents a Few of the Interesting Places to Visit While in the Most Beautiful City in the World GOING Cape M GOING TO Cape May? AMERICAN AMOCO GAS STOP AT THIS SIGN OF GREATER VALUES! Federal Triangle "The largest single enterprise of the kind ever carried out by any nation in the world." Thus is characterized what is called the Federal Triangle building program, a $200,000,000 project nearing completion within a 70 acre tract between the Washington Monument and the Capitol. Here are found the Commerce Building, housing in its capacious basement the United States Bureau of Fisheries Aquarium with 200 tanks of native fish; the Post Office Department Building, with the finest suite of offices in the country; the group composed of the Department of Labor Building and the Interstate Commerce Building, joined by what is known as the Connecting Wing; the Apex Building; what will eventually be a building for independent agencies of the Government; the Archives Building, the latter a unique architectural structure which will soon house the historic documents of the Nation, and the Department of Justice Building, housing the crime-fighting laboratories and Fingerprint Bureau. Three other Government structures, although not properly located within the Federal Triangle are nevertheless a part of this vass building program. There are: Dept. of Agriculture The new Department of Agriculture Building is within a stone's throw, to the south of the Commerce Building. It covers 35 acres and is the largest scientific organization in the world, with 2,000 trained men who work on research alone. Visitors should note the interior patio, in the north, or main building, and the variety of trees planted about the grounds. New Supreme Court The new Supreme Court Building, across the street from the Folger Library, will be ready for occupancy by the justices for their next convening. It is still in the process of construction, but has already earned the title of "most beautiful Government building." It is constructed throughout of native white marble, is flanked by fine art statuary and will be land scaped in keeping with its classical beauty. Howard University Howard University, situated in the northwest section of the city is the largest institution of higher learning in the world for Negroes. Dr. Mordecai Johnson, president, has been instrumental in securing added appropriation for the university which makes it the most beautiful as well as the best equipped. Visitors are welcome at all times to visit the campus during the day and experienced guides will be available. Freedman's Hospital is another institution the visitor to Washington cannot afford to miss visiting. Bennerkower Center, the various public schools and Miner Teachers' College make Washington the educational center of America. Botanic Gardens The new million-dollar United States Botanic Gardens, west of the Capitol, is said to have the most varied and widely collected specimens of plants and flowers in the world. Ninety-six tons of aluminum and 260 tons of structural steel make this conservatory, with its palm house, subtropical house, border houses, promenades and 70-foot cascades, rank as one of the finest in the world. Arlington Cemetery Arlington National' Cemetery, covering 408 acres on the Virginia banks of the Potomac directly opposite Washington, contains the Field of the Dead, where the headstones of 25,000 of those who fell in the War of the Union extend in unending rows across the landscaped hills and ravines. The Memorial Aphitheater, built through the efforts of the G.A.R. and dedicated in 1920, seats 5,000 people in tiers of white marble benches. It is modeled after the Theater of Dionysus, at Athens, and the Roman Theater, at Orange, France. The circular colonnade of white marble contains a reception room, chapel and museum; beneath are crypts for the bodies of specially distinguished military men The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is just across the way from the eastern stairway of the colonnade. It is a solid block of marble beneath which was placed, in November, 1921 by Gen. Pershing, the body of an unknown soldier brought from France as a symbol of all the American soldiers and sailors who gave their lives in the Great War. Washington Monument Washington National Monument is an imposing shaft of white marble rising 555 feet $5\frac{1}{2}$ inches from an elevation on the Mall below the White House. The cornerstone of the Monument was laid in 1848. The total cost was $1,300,000. The interior is lighted by electricity, which affords opportunity of seeing the memorial stones which are set in the inner face of the Monument. The 179 stones were contributed from various sources as tributes to Washington, and many of them are notable for beauty, carving or origin. The Monument is the highest work of masonry in the world, and terminates in a pyramid of pure aluminum. The walls of 15 feet in thickness at the entrance and taper to 18 inches at the top of the shaft. The facing is of pure white marble, the interior backing is of gneiss and granite. The foundation, of rock and cement is 36 feet deep, 126 feet quaro. Red Cross Building The national headquarters of the American Red Cross is the first in the architecturally related group of three buildings forming the complete Red Cross unit, built of white marble in Greek style, and dedicated in 1917. Adjoining headquarters is the memorial building dedicated to the heroic women of the World War, whose corner stone was laid in 1928 by the late President Taft. The third building is a white marble office building. Pan-American Building Just south of the D.A.R. unit is located the Pan-American Building, one of the most beautiful in the city. Here, in an atmosphere Latin American throughout, are held all conferences which concern affairs with our 21 sister republics to the South. A Spanish patio contains tropical plants and birds, a marble fountain and an exhibit of horticultural interest. Products native to all the Latin Americas are on continuous display in upper and lower lobbies. The U. S. Capitol Directly south of the new $100,000,000 plaza facing the Union Station is the United States Capitol building, built on a hill and 1 1/2 miles from the White House. A staff of regularly authorized guides will conduct visitors through for a nominal fee, although it is permitted to wander about without them. During a term of Congress the forenoon is the best time for inspecting the legislative halls and various committee rooms. Congress convenes at neon. Visitors are allowed on the floor of the Senate and House until 11:45; thereafter in the galleries only. The corner stone of the building was laid September 18, 1798, by George Washington. It was built of Virginia sandstone, the north wing completed in 1800, the south 11 years later. It was destroyed by fire August 24, 1814, when the British invaded the city, rebuilding commenced in 1818, and it was completed again in 1827. The House and Senate wings were added in 1857 and 1859. The dome, built of cast iron, was completed in 1865. Lincoln Memorial The Lincoln Memorial, directly in line with the Washington Monument and the Capitol, is on the same line as $a_{8}$ the Memorial Bridge, spanning the Potomac and connecting Washington and the Arlington Cemetery. The memorial is simple in plan. The Union of the United States is expressed in the colonnade surrounding the hall. There are 36 columns, one for each State in existence at the time of Lincoln's death, and on the wall above the colonnade are inscribed the names of the 48 States. In the central hall is the statue, carved from marble by Daniel Chester French. The figure faces the entrance, the eyes looking out through the columns to the Monument and the Capitol. On each side of the central hall a row of columns 50 feet high screens a smaller hall. In the south is inscribed the Gettysburg Address. In the north hall, lettered in the stone of the wall, is the Second Inaugural Address. The White House The White House is the traditional home of the President of the United States. Visitors may secure entrance to the most interesting parts of the White House. Originally planned only as the President's home, the White House has to be also the executive offices of the Government. The corner stone was laid in 1792. On the west side is the wing accommodating the President's offices; on the east is a great inclosed colonnade affording entrance way for the visiting public or attending dignitaries at executive functions. The north front portico of Ionic columns, formi porte cochere; the south, a coned balcony. The more well known rooms of the White House are the east room, or state parlor, where the receptions are held; the blue room, which is used as the President's reception room; the green room and the red room. The state dining room is also an interesting place to see. U. S. Treasury Building It is said that the architect of the Treasury Building wished it to be set amid grounds commensurate with it in dignity and beauty, instead of placing it upon the Capital's busiest thoroughfare. The story goes, however, that President Andrew Jackson, becoming impatient at the long delayed choosing of a site, finally stuck his cane into the ground one morning and said, "Build it here!" It is the world's greatest depository of money and the Government's "pin money" vault. Objects of interest are shown in the corridors entered from Pennsylvania Avenue. Among these are: Keys used before the invention of combination locks: mutilated currency restored by Mrs. A. E. Brown, who spent 40 years in this work; Presidential, Army, Navy and other medals; illustrations of the process of making notes and coins; specimens of the macerator pulp; warrant and draft for payment to Russia for Alaska, with the famous Spinner signature; three warrants for payment for Panama Canal strip, 40 millions, one million and nine millions, and the flag drapped Lincoln's box in Ford's Theatre on the night of the assassination. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. TUESDAY. AUGUST 27. '1935 VISIT THE... FREE Health Exhibit Entire Convention Week AUGUST 26 to AUGUST 31 MURRAY CASINO ABOVE TRIBUNE Free Prizes .. Free Admission OPEN DAY AND NIGHT 10:00 A.M. TIL 11:00 P.M. plete if you fail to see the Fred- erick Douglass Home in Anacostia. The ground, buildings, *outus*— all are kept in the manner in which this illustrious diplomat had them. This is truly a shrine that should be held dear in the memory of everyone within the race. Art Galleries Plans at present under way promise to make Washington the greatest art center in the world, although the Capital ha_s already a large share of the picture treasures of the world. Three gallaries, the largest of those in Washington, should be mentioned, and the visitor should arrange to see one of them at least: Corcoran Art Gallery contains Washington's largest and most valuable collection of sculptures and paintings. Its value is estimated at more than $3,000,000 and includes old masters as well as rugs, tapestries, laces and pottery. The Freer Gallery of Art, adjoining the Smithsonian Institution, is remarkable for its Whistlers, and is dedicated to the work of American artists. The National Gallery of Art, located in the Smithsonian Institution, contains a varied collection of old masters, American art works, ancient ceramics and jewelry, and includes the famous Joseph Gelatey collection of objects d'art. Mount Vernon On the Virginia shore of the Potomac, 16 miles, south of Washington, is Mount Vernon, open to visitors daily—Sunday from 2 to 4. Admission, 25 cents The Mansion House, built in 1743 by Lawrence, half-brother to George Washington, is of wood. The main hall of the house extends through from front to back; the six rooms on the first floor are; Banquet room, music room, west parlor, family dining room, Mrs Washington's sitting room and the library. Some of the interesting relics and memorials in the mansion are: Key of the Bastile, sent by Lafayette to Washington after the capture of the prison, wrought iron, 7 inches in length; three of Washington's swords, which he willed to his nephews; discharge papers of a soldier of the Revolution signed by Washington; card table on which Washington and Lafayette played whist, and numerous pieces of furniture owned by Mrs. Washington. Library of Congress Of the more than 100 libraries in Washington, $n_0$ other, of course compares with the Library of Congress. It contains a myriad of corridors and rooms beside the vast central reading room, wherein hundreds of thousands of visitors and scholars from every corner of the world come yearly to read and study. Besides containing the third largest collection of books, prints, rare manuscripts and documents in the world, it is noted for its fine mural paintings on the walls of staircases and hallways, its spectacular central pavilion and grend staircase. Dependence, the Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence, enshrined in specially guarded but easily accessible cases. Special exhibits of the constitutional fathers of the country are on display in side wings. Naval Observatory For a squint at the stars on clean nights visit the United States Naval Observatory. It is open Thursday from 8 to 10 p.m., with the superintendent's permission. Memorial Bridge The $10,000,000 Arlington Memorial Bridge, constructed as a tribute to George Washington and war heroes, is 2,150 feet long and reputed to be the largest drawbridge in the world. It connects West Potomac Park and Arlington Cemetery, converging with the VISIT THE... FRE Health Entire Convention MURRAY C new Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, considered the finest piece of roadway construction ever completed. The bridge is 90 feet wide has nine segmental arches of 155 foot span at the ends, spreading gradually to 184 feet in the central arch. Folger Library One of the show plaques of Washington, and considered by foremost authorities the "most artistic building in the world," is the Folger Shakespeare Library. It is unsurpassed in its collection of material relating to Shakespeare and his writings, containing the discriminating results of a lifetime of study, and collection by Henry Clay Folger, scholar and philanthropist. It contains, also, an almost exact replica of the Globe Theatre of London, wherein were shown the poet's masterpieces during his lifetime. Bureau of Engraging and Printing All the paper money and postage stamps used by the population of the United States are printed where visitors may see the processes, under the chaperonage of expert guides, at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. Here, 5,000 expert employees turn on a daily average of 3,360,000 currency notes. In this institution one false slip of a workman's tool or a miscalculation of a width or depth of line may destroy the merit of months of labor and cause a grave business tragedy. The Bureau has grown since 1852, when it occupied one room in the attic of the Treasury, to its present size, covering 5 acres of floor space. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions in this building, which carries on a labor most fascinating, perhaps, of all the functions of Government. Smithsonian Institution Housed in half a dozen buildings are the Smithsonian Institution and the National Museum. Smithsonian proper, the National Museum Natural History Building, National Museum. Rock Creek Park Occupying 176 acres of wind-swept hills in Rock Creek Park are the National Zoological Gardens. Thousands annually visit the rare specimens of fauna from all parts of the world on year-round display here. Out-of-door settings set off the larger animals - elephants, bears, odd bears from far corners of the world; monkey cages house the perennial delight of all Zoo visitors, the large and small varieties of simian. The new reptile house and bird house, built within the last few years, are regarded as the finest structures of their kind in the world. Certain species of toads and lizards which ordinarily it is almost impossible to keep alive in captivity are thriving in the reptile house glass cage, flooded with violet ray light. The cobra, the deadly python, colorful tree snakes, and those reptiles that creep around in rocks are the most popular creatures in the Zoo, as they move about in their cages, painted and planted to represent their native habitats. Approximately 40 species of birds in the bird house and outdoor cages form an interesting unit. Among the rarities are the California shoe-bill. A natural waterfall in a 700-foot lake and an eagle cage are features of this unit. Republican Committee's Counsel to Speak on CBS John D. M. Hamilton, white- noted Kansas attorney and general counsel for the Republican Nati- onal Committee, will address ti- WABC-Columbia network audience on Saturday, August 24, from 7 t. 7:15 p.m., on the subject, "The Rubber Stamp Is Still in Use." Mr. Hamilton has long been prominent in Republican politics, and has served as a mer伯 of the party's national committee since 1932. His home is in Topeka. He practiced law in Kansas City from 1916 to 1918. He was a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from 1925 to 1928, the last two years of which he was speaker. He was chairman of the Republican State Central Committee in Kansas from 1920 to 1923. This is considered by many as the party's opening gun-fire for the presidential nomination, and Negroes all over the country will be on the alert relative to the party's attitude towards the race. WELCOME ELKS ONLY DRINK OF ITS KIND IN WASHINGTON Try-me BEVERAGES The exclusive Try-Me process gives these tasty beverages a distinct flavor and quality. Only purest ingredients are used—each Try-Me beverage is uniform in richness and keen taste refreshment. Demand Try-Me Beverages By Name in the Potented Bottle 7 DELICIOUS FLAVORS PEACH, LEMON, GRAPE, ORANGE, GINGER ALE STRAWBERRY, ROOT BEER, LIME CREAM, GOLDEN ORANGE Try-me W. B. HARRIS TO PRESIDE OVER OPENING SECSION Exalted Ruler of Morning Star Lodge One of Oldest Leaders William B. Harris, 1326 R Street, Northwest, exalted ruler of Morning Star Lodge No. 40, is one of the oldest fraternal leaders in the District of Columbia. Since joining the Elks in 1922, he has held every office in Morning Star Lodge with the exception of financial secretary. Twice he has been elected to serve that lodge as its exalted ruler. The first time he was chosen he served two years in succession. Mr. Harris is now serving his third successive year of the last period. Sought For Advice He has always been sought out for advice by members of his order, and they have gladly followed his leadership. When there was confusion here among the Elks concerning the removal of the convention to another city, Mr. Harris's word was the law of Morning Star Lodge, and what he ordered to b done, was done. After the court had given a tion to restrain the grand exalted ruler from calling off the conven-decision it, the suit for an injunction, and from appointing the general chairman, Mr. Harris advised his members to abide by the mandate of the court, in letter and in spirit. Conceded Victory They had lost their point, but they were willing to concede victory to J. Finley Wilson. Mr. Harris immediately offered the home of the Morning Star Lodge as the meeting place for the general committee on arrangements, and later gave over one of the offices in the building for the location of the convention headquarters. Within the walls of the Morning Star Lodge's home, plans for the greatest convention in the history of Elkdom were laid. Two lodges and three temples worked together in perfect harmony for one common cause—a successful convention. To Preside When the time came to select a man to preside over the opening sessions of the convention there was no hesitancy in selecting the exalted ruler of Morning Star Lodge, William B. Harris, for that honor. So when the meeting was called to order at 9 o'clock Monday morning, the gavel was in the hand of William B. Harris. A. an illustration of his leadership as accepted by the Washington Elks. Mr. Harris was elected by the Washington delegation to the Grand Lodge Convention, as their chairman. Born in Virginia Born in Leesburg, Va., more than sixty years ago, Mr. Harris came to Washington while a lad, and secured jobs in hotels, and did private waiting. Thirty years ago he entered the United States Treasury Department as a messenger, and within the short space of five years had worked up to a clerkship in the Bureau of Internal Revenue. He has been on the executive staff of that bureau for twenty-five years. He has been master of the Odd Fellows of the District of Columbia. He now is clerk of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, and has been for the past nineteen years. Mr. Harris is president of the Young Men's Protective Association, recording secretary of the Columbia Aid, and a member of th. board of directors of the Jo'n Marshal Relief Association. Despite the fact that he has given most of his life to fratern and benefit organizations, Mr. Harris says that the position he feels most proud of is his position of clerk of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church. HERNDON GROUP SEEKS DONATIONS The Washington Provisional Committee for the Defense of Angelo Herndon. Wednesday, issued an urgent call for signatures to the petition for the freedom of Angelo Herndon. The petition is addressed to Governor Talmudgee of Georgia, and it urges the Governor "to take immediate steps for the repeal of the so-called insurrection statue; the dismissal of the 18 indictments under it now pending in the courts of Georgia and unconditional freedom for Angelo Herndon." The local provisional committee, which has been endorsed by hundreds of individuals and organizations, includes the Rev. R. A. Fairly, George Murphy, William Arnheim, William Hunt. Langston Taylor, John P. Davis, Miss M. Eaglen, Mrs. Bernice MacDonall, Robert E. Ray, Belford V. Lawson, H. M. Fitzhugh, Former Senator: Brookchart, the Rev. B. F. Elmes, Mrs. Jacqueline A. Cuney, George Bensley, Dr. Simon S. Carson, the Rev. R. W. Brooks, Arthur J. Smith, the Rev. Mr. Henry, W. A. Watson, Dr. Aice Witing, John Staples, Thurman L. Dodson, Preston H. Harris, the Rev. E. C. Smith, Len DeCoe, Dr. Lynwood Jackson, C. W. S. Graves, Miss Armes Sackheim. The committee has set itself the goal of securing not less an 10,000 signatures and to raise $200.00 for Angelo Herndon's defense. Preston H. Harris is chairman, and Miss Mildred Eagan, secretary, at 2000 Eleventh Street, Northwest. All funds and donations should be made payable to the Provisional Committee for the Defense of Angelo Herndon. Hold Conference with Public Health Head A committee representating the National Medical Association held a conference with Miss Josephine Roche, assistant secretary of the treasury on subjects of vital interest to the Negro. Surgeon General Cummings and Dr. Clifford Waller of the U. S. Public Health Service participated. Dr. Midian Bousfield, Chicago. Dr. Bowles of York, Pa., and Dr. W. Harry Barnes of Philadelphia, represented the National Medical Association. Under the Economic Security Bill, eight million dollars will be used to aid state health departments to strengthen their services and attack major health problems. Tuberculosis in the Negro is by far the greatest health problem that the states have not been able to cope with, and the committee aims to have a good po. on of this money allotted to this work. Part of this great is for the training of personal for public health work. The physicians will be paid about $200 per month while studying, and any physicians interested may get in touch with any of the committee. Assurance was given the committee that the colored nurse in this new field of public work is being taken care of. By OTERO TYMOUS Until the Shrine convention I never knew that: The Masons are the oldest fraternal order in existence. The word "Shriner" is derived from the old English word "schrin," the Anglo Saxon "scrin," and the Latin "scrimium," meaning case or box. The order of Freatmasmary dates back to Solomon, who was the first grand master. The Knights Templar was primarily a religious body, and originated in the middle ages when nine knights banded together to aid one another in clearing highways of infidels and robbers. They were then called the Poor Fellow Soldiers of Jesus Christ and of the Temple of Solomon. The Daughters of Isis deprive their name from Isis, an Egyptian queen, who represented in ancient mythology the earth and the feminine quality in nature. The temple of Solomon, which was built by the first Mason, was begun 1012 B.C. and finished 1005 B.C. During its building, no sound of axe, hammer or other metallic tool was heard. The present system of the Free Ancient and Accepted Order of Masons originated in 1717 when the mother grand lodge was founded in London. The first United States chapter was founded in Boston, Mass., in 1783. The principles of all Masonic orders are charity, brotherly love and mutual assistance. "Is Civilization False?" Asks Ethiopian Diplomat NEW YORK, (ANP) — After a somewhat useless conference last week with Premier Laval of France, Beijirond Tecle Hawariate, Ethiopian minister to Paris, is reported to have stated in an interview for the French newspaper, Excelsior: "We are a race of believers. Our ancient civilization the fruit of primitive Christianity, was beautiful and a little naive. Since Menelik II it does not suffice us any more." Mitchell Urged to Vote For Guffey Coal Bill NEW YORK. — Congressman Arthur W. Mitchell was urged this week to vote for the Guffey Coal bill by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The N. A. A. C. P. was advised that the bill will benefit thousands of Negro coal miners who are members of the United Mine Union, which draws no coline. ELK'S! After the PARADE Drink KRUEGER'S ALE just doesn't come any better! KNUEGER'S CREAM ALE COLUMBIA THE FAMILY'S NEW HOME THE FAMILY'S NEW HOME HOUSE ON WHEELS. Scene showing the inside of the trailer belonging to Mr. and Mrs. ames C. Martin, of Maywood, Ill., near Chicago Seated left to right are Mrs. Katie Steele, of Chicago, Mrs. Martin, Mr Martin and Miss Beuna Keeley, secretary of the Daughter Elks, whom they visited in Norfolk. At the other side of the picture is shown the Martin's Lincoln sedan and trailer, which is equipped with dining room, kitchen, sleeping accommodations for four, and even a shower bath. It is actually a home on wheels: (Journal and Guide Photo.) Corner 7th. & S Sts., N WELC & S Sts., N. W. Washington, I WELCOME — VISITORS WHILE IN WASHINGTON, VISIT THE TUXEDO 302 N S WE SERVE LIGHT WIN TABLE SERVE Eddie Smallwood. LeRoy M WE SERVE LIGHT WINE, BEER AND SANDWICHES TABLE SERVICE FOR LADIES Elks Private Stock $1.25 QT. .69 PT. SPECIAL --- In Honor of your Grand Convention "ELK"BRAND A. B. CHARLES A. CORNISH, past exalted ruler and director of publicity, Columbia Lodge of Elks-Mr. Cornish has been prominent in affairs of the order for many years. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1935 A Thousand Extras Worked in Films, Report Shows HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (ANP)—According to reports from Charles Butler, in charge of colored motion picture extrax working out of Central Casting Bureau, 1113 day placements were made during the month of July. Incomplete figures approximate over $8,932.50 paid out in salaries to the above workers. Butler said. In a more detailed survey of the colored players in current film productions, Butler stated that 17 race men, working in "Tarzan" an M.G.M. feature, receive an average of $70 a week each. Stepin Fechit, Fox star, Dudley Dickerson, cabaret comic, and Sam McDaniels, film and radio droll comedian were cast in Parr.mount's "Virginia Judge," story of the old south. In this same opus, sixty men, women and children appear as "atmosphere." Six colored redcaps from a local railway station were engaged for bits in "Broadway Mebody" directed by Roy Del Ruth. FEET Dr. W. A. CAMERON 1534 You St., N.W. N. 8482. Hours: 10 A. M.-10 P. M. 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But since she has reached Japan, Miss Turner is impressed that these Japanese who had been born in America were simply trying to act like white Americans. "I wrote in my last letter," Miss Turner writes from Tokyo, "that the Japanese were more prejudiced than the American white man. That is by no means true. The previous letter was written on board ship before we had been to Japan. Those Japanese girls had been influenced by white Americans in the United States "The Japanese in their own land are adorable. They know no color prejudice. In fact, we have been in some places where they've never seen any Negroes before. In those places they have flocked around us like flies around molasses. I really think they wondered what kind of creatures we were. However, those who could talk English were North 0774 WELCOM Establish H. Colma HARD WINES - LIO 1319 Seventh We WHILE IN THE NOVELTY 3126 11th St We carry a complete Line of PC and STAMPS. 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Turn the head to right and then to the left and blow to develop both sides. We Deliver THE BILLS! established 1876 n & Sons WARE UORS - BEER n Street, N. W. Welcome Visitors WASHINGTON—VISIT NEWS STAND STREET, N.W. POST CARDS, WRITING PAPER, CIGARETTES and CANDIES SHINING PARLOR KLY NEWSPAPERS OF ALL KINDS Elk We Have Secured a WHISI COME IN TODAY AND SAVE near the I Dec. 5644 for J. B. A BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL REFERENCE MAP OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL PREPARED FOR CONVENIENCE OF VISITORS TO THE ELKS' CONVENTION The Washington Tribe Features this Map for the convenience of its readers J. FINLEY WILSON IT PAYS TO VISIT MME. W. R. DUDLEY'S BEAUTY SHOPPE Take Advantage of this Special Offer HOT OIL TREATMENT, PRESS AND MARCEL WAVE For Only $1.00 Prompt Courteous Service Experienced Operators Only 465 Florida Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. Mme. Dudley's Preparations Used Exclusively Phone: North 8149 Hours: 9 to 9 VISITORS Better WEAR HATS Corner N.W. Phone, NORTH 922 WELCOME ELK Howard Valen 606 FLORIDA AVE. N.W. FRENCH DRY CLEANING We Call For and Deliver ALFRED V. JOHNSON Prompt Service Seagram's 5 Crown $1.33 PT. SPECIAL COLUMBIA” LOGE HAS $100000.N) PROPERTY VALUES | The ledge was incorporated June 19, 1908, with a membership of 95 financial members, ‘The first officers of the lodge were: Samuel T. Craig, exalted ruler; George W. Edwrds, esteemed leading knight; Lloyd “Stewart, es- teemed loyal knight; James T. Banks, esteemed lecturing knight; Dr. W, J. Thomas, secretary; Aa- ron J.’ Gaskins, treasurer; W. H.' Gray, chap!ain; Eugene Minor, or- ganist; Daniel E. Self, W. W- Walker and Eston Nightengale, trustees, Columbia Lodge No. 85 has grown from an early birth to a present membership of over one thousand members or more, and owns property and equipment of over $100,000. Own Other Property A site located at 911 T Street, Northwest, which is now leased to the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and the beautiful home of the lodge and Co!umbia Temple No, 422 lo- cated at 301 Rhode Island Avenue, Northwest, have been acquired by the lodge. This site at 301 Rhode Island Avenue is said to be one of the finest in the nation’s capital, and faces the main boulevard on which thousands of motorists pass daily en route to the principal cities of the east. On the srounds, whieh contain two acres of land, the lodge is now erecting a three: story brick structure adjoining the present buitding, which will be re modeled, and when completed will give the lodge and temple twice the amount of space now.@ceupied. The building, alroady--the’ lare- est -fraternal-owned _bui in Washington, is being at the present time, which, when com: pleted, will be twice gs large as at present. gy The new building have a _ grill which will aceo: sev: eral hundred persons, will be a lodge auditorium jn-which the lodge and temple will have theit meetings. Other features of the building ‘will be card rooms, rest rooms, a billiard and pool hall and a bar. a Follune Neston samen oh ail ed rulers who have served the lodge: Samuel T. Craig, S, H. Wilkins 0. D. Morris, Samuel Drew, Johr F. Genus, John E, Collins, Charles D. Freeman, Jeremiah Scott, Dr William N. ‘Gales, Harry Simms J. F, Blackburn, E. W, Bundy, Wal ter T. Dixon, John F. Ross, who i: ue grand inner guard of the IBP.OE, W. Other exalted rulers of recen years were: William H. Davis, Her bert E. Jones and Sylvester H Epps. Under the administratior of: the three last-named the prop erty at 301 Rhode Island Avenus was purchased and paid for. Man; of the exalted rulers of the lodg are now active in various assign ments, among whom we find S. H Wilkins, chairman of the commit “¥ée on better relations; Edward W “Bundy, chairman of the house com Umittee; John F. Ross, chairman 0 “the membership committee; Wil liam H. Davis, chairman of th :memorial committee; Herbert E JJones, who has served the lodg for a period of five years and wh vis well known in grand lodge cit “cles, is chairman of the delegatio ito tepresent Columbia Lodge No "85 at the grand lodge session “here in Washington. Griffith, Exalted Ruler Allen A. C. Griffith, well know Gn fraternal cireles, is the presen “exalted ruler, The present officer “of the exalted rulers’ cabinet are <Howard A. Walker, esteemed lead ding knight; Harrison C. Smith, e: Steemed loyal knight; Dr. Ernes Hardy ,esteemed lecturing knight YAtbert “Allen, inner guard; Joh =Swails, tiler; Clarence Akers, es “quire;' David Lawry, Frederic “Monroe and Adam Taylor, assis\ Sant esquires; Lee Campbell, finan cial secretary; James Frank Gra} Segcording secretary: | Robert Mu Williams and Archibald Smith, as tsistant secretaries; William Ea man, treasurer; E.'A, Lewis, char Sain; James S.' Chapman, assistan Sehaplain; Sumner Williams, 0: teanist; William A, Minor, assist fant organist; William Tancil, mas ‘ter of social sessions and directo ef Junior Elks. . List of Trustees “Trustees: Aaron J. Gaskin: $hairman; members of the board George W. Ross, Lindsey W. Cain et games E. Williams; Syiveste H. Epps, chairman of ways an ‘esns committee; Dr. W. Henr ‘Greene, visiting; John H. Robinsor wwestigation; John F. Sneed, civ pberties; Dr. Louis A. Cornish ‘education; Emory B. Smith, put icity; Charles A. Cornish, imitiz ion; Eugene Harrison, past ex ited rulers’ degree; Hugh Bra¢ ford, music; Harvey Bean and E¢ = Howard, directors entertair ent; Joseph H. Watker, Blu Plains; Thomas Holland, “house fdward W_ Bundy, memorial; Wi ‘Hands Across the ---” Wereg e+ . 2 a ors 2! ‘ > ep ee es . 4 Q ; » eae 7 4 & i } 2 Bes - | ae Re ae ? a x B Pe : Ss a pti fe . ‘ ee [aa rs | Beles FaAc. rie a ae pos eS : ‘ Bee ee ek eee a j Wee kes yk om : ie eee ee wer ee a a -~ dak Shivesss: A . , . @. : f ge es ye ee 1 ‘ eos Se > ae pa se e e yw -; oe ¥ "A . ow One ae a Gas i ee (ie yf 5 The boss of the New Dea! welcomes the boss of the Antlered Herd when the two met last Wednesday, al the White House, Grand Exalted Ruler J, Finley Wilson is shown snaking hands with President Rooseyel while Judge William C. Hueston (center) looks on and Captain Arthur Newman, chief marshal of th parade, smiles approval.—Capital News Service Photo Paka Aes Sinlles Sonia yalz yee nee Nec cr. Oe Se ee efforts of the Easteruer that inter-) Powell, 204 Townsend Street, Rox est was atoused in the competition| bury, Was arraigned in Suffol and it is the hope of the publica-| Superior Court on ‘Thursday. 3H tion that competion in years to| was suspended as colector clérk fe come on this campus will be taken| during February when shortages 9 so as to improve the scholastic at-| appeared, pending an investiga a titude of students, tion, He was arrested and helk ee eae a . in $5,000. bail on the larcens | AS STUDENT Tax Clerk Held chat and $500, on personal re & cognition on the forgery. The a ‘ it On Serious Charge | iced thefts are suvosed to have | a been committed over a period o 5 BOSTON, Mass. (ANP)— Charg:| years. Although $10,000 was se Elk Scholarship Student! a with forgery. and alleged lar-|as bond by Judge’ Vincent, Broga i Sency of $6,69210 from the tax | Attorney William H. Lewis man | Enters Trials for Rhodes (eee ‘at city hall, Jacob A. !aged to have it reduced to $5,000. wieeetoney eCity RSIS eee Scholarship | BALL STATE, Ind. — Marion | Turner, Oakville, and Charles D. Walker, Muncie, botn members of the Junior class, have applied to the Rhodes Scholarship Committee for scholarships to hegin jn Octo- der, 1935. Turner is.a member ‘of “the Matheniatics Chub, the Science Club, and Delta. Sigma; While Waiker belongs to Pi Gam- ma Mu, at present is assistant secretary. the Willard Street Branch, BG. A A Rhode Schola:ship is to the University,ef Oxford; the annul value amotpting to about $2,000. There are ghirty-two scholarships assigned agpually to the United States whidJ is divided into eight districts fom purpose of equality. There is a Zompetiton every year in every state, the state winners competing district competition before the Mistrict committee, Both Walker ang Turner met with the. State Committee on January 3 and 5. It is due to the tin, Charles3A .Allen and Howard Jackson, a Stewards at the home are Frank Bushrod and Andrew W. Tillman. ¥ WELCOME .) Sit iS WHILE HERE, VISIT THE Harvard Liquor Store The Store of Superior Service 2901 SHERMAN AVE., N. W ~ WECARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF ‘| 4 NATIONALLY ADVERTISED BRANDS Ww AT DEEP CUT PRICES A i 5 om et f 4 Aw A Cy ue i ie ek Seagram’s | ; STRAIGHT . 5 i “ave COLUMBIA 3040 =% crown . 7 FOR INSTANT SERVICE Rss i Gains ais see dein _vmices ae efforts of the Easteruer that inter est was aroused in the competition and it is the hope of the publica- tion that competion in years to come on this campus will be taken so as to improve the scholastic at- titude of students, Berk ee an Tax Clerk Held On Serious Charge BOSTON, Mass. (ANP)— Charge ed with forgery and alleged lar- cency of $6,692.10 from the tax [department at city hall, Jacob A es | ww WE! | ae -_: Peers = ‘~y WELCOME ao BIG : : ; : 5 ‘N. D. BUTLER’S GARAGE : 1140 20th Street, N.W. All Night Parking .....°........50 Special Accident Service Bodies and Fenders Straightened Car Washing and Polish’ >+ GAS and OIL GREASING OPEN ALL NIGHT Phone Sterling 9657 PRICES VERY REASONABLE ” Desk When Chiefs Meet SsouvVorw THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1950 Of all the Beers Sold in Washington, KINGS BEER and : ALE was Selected Exclusively by the ELKS for the One 2 Week Day and Night Cabaret at the Lincoln Colonnade e -It’s Goog New BEER, table ,. ‘las; <= GP os a ° e a 6) oy a &: Lo \\ Bor: ae i" , QD ; S i it rs —o » Us eee CMe 9 " .) % | (=p SJ V VT gr | M P oe " i¥ ¥ Boy ( d | ny ‘y to EE ‘ ao % * Ny) 2S) adore ess: 4 Ni Mo a ; H ee * 3, . 4 ! F foe AM : "a a j noe ies ih A. A A Ei ntT cate peetee et ff SS Se | Te rettec Unt TE fa veprieas eulieuea = AN eevee rest Ye to its delicious flavor—to its purity and richness. : y \ inarenats” Of Made from the finest malt and hops, yes—but it é 4 i ae is the zealous care with which Kings adheres to £ Eqanes bs Misa the old standards and traditions of brewing, in t ae Me ee Le aicagy feaireand tomperatiens & Ber a eLy ae pecs ele pater . ae KINGS B ER | KINGS Enaurse ALE E If your Dealer is Unable to Supply You é £4280 4e a Powell, 204 Townsend Street, Rox bury, Was arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court on ‘Thursday. He was suspended as colector elérk during February when shortages appeared, pending an investiga- tion, He was arrested and held in $5,000 bail on the larceny charge and $500 on personal re cognition on the forgery. The al- leged thefts are supposed to have been committed over a period of years, Although $10,000 was set as bond by Judge Vincent. Broga, Attorney William H. Lewis man’ ead $ have it Reduced th 0600. First Lodge and Temple Set Up In Cincinnatti by Frank Hunter First Grahd Lodge Convention Held in Norfolk in 1901 Order Beset by Wrangles, Splits and Court Action Before Present Success EIGHT The Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World was organized in 1898 when the first lodge, Temple Court, was set up in Cincinnati, Ohio, by Frank Hunter, of St. Louis, Mo., who was made its exalted ruler. The first grand lodge convention was not held until 1901, at which time six other lodges had been set up. The convention was held in Norfolk, Va., with delegates present from all seven of the lodges. B. F. Howard became the first grand exalted ruler, which office he held for eight successive years. No other grand exalted ruler, with the exception of J. Finley Wilson, has held the position for a period of eight years. Faced Grattan Law The organization progressed without any friction until 1905, when they voted to go to Brooklyn, N.Y. for the next convention. They were confronted with the Grattan law, which the State of New York had passed, making it a felony for a colored man to wear an Elk badge or button. Grand Exalted Ruler Howard called off the convention for Brooklyn and ordered that it convene in Columbus, Ohio, in the state where in the lodge was incorporated. This order resulted in the first serious wrangle of the order and threatened the very existence of the organization. A split was the result, with one faction being led by Dr. William E. Atkins and George E. Bates, and the other accepting the leadership of Grand Exalted Ruler Howard. Insignia Barred Those following the leadership of Atkins and Bates obeyed the mandate of the Washington convention and met in Brooklyn, N.Y., in spite of the Grattan law, and the convention was opened by Bates as he was the only ranking officer present—the grand esteemed lecturing knight. The Brooklyn delegation was not permitted to wear any Elk insignia, however. Before the Brooklyn convention adjourned, they elected Dr. William E. Atkins grand exalted ruler. Two Rulers at One Time The Howard faction held its session in Columbus, Ohio. It was a much larger session end more successful, as they were permitted to wear the Elk insignia. Howard was re-elected grand exalted ruler, giving to the order of Elks two grand exalted rulers at one time. In 1907 the Atkins faction went to Chicago, Ill., and the Howard faction to Reading, Pa. Both men were re-elected grand exalted rulers. In 1908 Atkins went to St. Paul with his group, and Howard to St. Louis with his. Both were re-elected again. Both Atkins and Howard appointed an arbitration committee, which met jointly at the next convention and attempted to settle the differences Offered $5,000 For the purpose, both conventions were held in Detroit, Mich. one faction holding its sessions downstairs and the other upstairs in the same building. They attempted a settlement when both factions voted to pay Howard $5,000 each if he would step down and recognize Dr. Atkins as the grand exalted ruler of the combined factions. Howard agreed, but the money was not available, and the factions remained apart. Dr. James E. Mills was elected to succeed Howard and Dr. Atkins was re-elected to preside over his faction. Mills' faction voted to go to Norfolk for the next convention and Atkins' faction voted to go back to Brooklyn, N.Y. Peace Confab Fails At the close of the Detroit convention a peace conference was appointed and called to meet in New York City. No good resulted from the conference, however, because every officer wanted his position. So another peace conference was called to meet in Wilmington, Del., for the same purpose. J. Finley Wilson was made chairman of the resolutions committee at the conference. The first resolution that Wilson's committee drafted and presented was one calling for peace and harmony, and asked that the two factions be consolidated for the attainment of that purpose. Before the resolution was drafted, Wilson sent out a release to the newspapers stating that peace had been declared and that each faction would meet for their convention in their respective cities as scheduled, and call off their sessions; there to meet in Washington for the first combined session the following year. Wilson Walked Out The next day the conference was in an uproar, and the expulsion of Wilson from the order was threatened because of the false release. Wilson responded to their demands for an explanation of the release and walked out of the conference room. While he was out, the conference decided that the declarations in the release were the best way out after all. They sent for Wilson and informed him that they agreed with the idea expressed in the release. The sessions for Brooklyn and Norfolk were called off and a combined session in Washington was ordered. To make for harmony, it was decided that Grand Exalted Ruler Atkins would preside over one of the sessions in Washington and GOING TO Lake George? AMERICAN AMOCO GAS STOP AT THIS SIGN OF GREATER VALUES! Grand Exalted Ruler Mills over the other. Wilson Given Gun During the Atkins session, a committee was appointed on order of the day, headed by J. Finley Wilson. Wilson's committee drew up a proposal that the grand exalted ruler be elected from one faction and all the other officers from the other faction. The report was defeated by three votes when Mills raised strong objection, declaring: "I came here to this convention for peace, but if there can't be peace with honor, there will be no peace." Mills handed Wilson a bag, said to have contained money and a gun, and Wilson ran out a rear exit with it, with crowds following him. A call was put in for the riot squad and the fire department, but when they arrived, all was peace. Frank Wheaton had been elected grand exalted ruler. His nomination was seconded by Wilson. Then the big suit was on to restrain Wheaton from functioning John Patterson, who sought the injunction, charged that Wheaton had no authority to the custody of the Elk ritual, Giles Jackson, attorney, represented Jackson, and Benjamin Gaskins and L. Melendez King were attorneys for Wheaton Pace Elected The court handed down a decision holding that Howard sold the ritual too soon, and therefore it didn't belong to anyone. The convention met in Boston as scheduled with Wheaton presiding as grand exalted ruler, and Harry Pace was elected to succeed him. In 1912 the convention met in Dayton, Ohio, and Pace was again elected. In 1913, Armond W. Scott was defeated for the office of grand exalted ruler by T. Gillis Nutter, of Charleston, S.C. Nutter was reelected for two more years, and in 1916 Armond W. Scott received the election and held the office until the Atlantic City convention in 1919, when George F. McMechin was elected The convention met in Kansas City in 1920 and re-elected McMechin, and then passed a law that in the future a grand exalted ruler could not succeed himself. So, in 1921, in Boston, Mass., George E. Wilbecan was elected. Because of the law, Wilbecan was not a candidate for office in 1922 at the Newark, N.J., convention, and J. Finley Wilson was elected Wilson Gains His Ends In 1923, the convention met in Chicago, with Wilson as grand exalted ruler. He marched on Chicago with 100 new lodges, 100,000 members and $100,000 in the treasury, and paraded for the first time down Grand Boulevard. Wilbecan was at the Newark convention seeking to be elected again, and successfully piloted a move to have the order rescinded that prevented a grand exalted ruler from succeeding himself. Wilbecan then ran against J. Finley Wilson and William A. Staunton of Pittsburgh, Pa., for the office. Staunton lost in the primary and Wilbecan was defeated by Wilson in the finals. In 1924, Wilbecan ran against Wilson again and lost, receiving only five votes. In 1925 J. D. Dalmus Steele and T. B. Watkins were candidates opposing Wilson. The result of the vote was Wilson, 400; Steel, 100 and Watkins, 54. Henry Defeated Judge Edward W. Henry, of Philadelphia, was Wilson's opponent in 1926, but lost to Wilson. In 1927 Steele was the candidate again against Wilson, and again he lost to Wilson. Wilson was re-elected again in 1928 in the Chicago convention. It was during this convention that most of the other officers, who had been holding all of their jobs while the fight was conducted solely for the office of grand exalted ruler, were put out of office. George E. Bates was succeeded by James E. Kelly, of Birmingham, Ala., for grand secretary; James C. Martin defeated James T. Carter for grand treasurer. Not Up for Re-election No. 10 Up for Re-election In 1929, Wilson was opposed for re-election by Casper Holstein, but won by a vote of three to one. Martin was defeated as grand treasurer by Henry E. Warner, of New York. At the Detroit convention in 1930, Wilson was re-elected by acclamation, and has been so re-elected every year since. In 1934, at the convention in Atlantic City, N.J., Wilson was elected for two years. He is not up for election during the Washington convention, as his term does not expire until August, 1936. State Department Says U.S. to Stand Behind Pact of Paris In a letter to William Stuart Nelson, president of Shaw University, William Phillips, Acting Secretary of State, affirms the determination of the government to stand squarely upon the principles of the Pact of Paris in its relation to the Italo-Abyssinia controversy. The letter came in answer to the recent resolution of the Shaw University Ministers' Conference protesting the attitude of Italy toward Abyssinia. The resolutions were brought to the attention of the Secretary of State upon the instructions of the Ministers' Conference. The letter from the Acting Secretary of State reads: "My dear Mr. Nelson: "In the absence of the Secretary, I acknowledge, with appreciation, the receipt of your letter of July 19, 1935, in regard to the Italo-Abyssinia controversy. "You may rest assured that this government will continue to base its policy squarely upon the principles declared in the Pact of Paris and to reaffirm its hope that other nations will be guided by their commitments as signatories to it. This government, in its interests in the maintenance of peace in all parts of the world, is following all developments in the present controversy with the closest attention and will continue to extend its best efforts to promote peace in every practical way. "Sincerely yours, "William Phillips, "Acting Secretary of State." Shoots Wife; Kills Mother-In-Law and Self WILSON, N. C. (ANP) — Enraged because his estranged wife spurned his reconciliation advances and denied him the right to keep their only child, William Thomas Bunn went on a rampage, here, Tuesday aternoon, and shot and killed his mother-in-law. Mrs. General Barnes, seriously wounded his wife, Maggie, and then committed suicide at the home of his wife's parents. Mrs. Bunn, who is in the local hospital, in a grave condition, told police investigating the case, that ten days ago she and her husband "agreed to disagree" and according to this agreement she left his home and went to that of her parents, carrying their eight month old son with her. Three days later Bunn appeared at the Barnes' home and took the baby away and she regained the child by sending an officer for it. Shaw U. Enrollment Shows 25 Per Cent Increase RALEIGH. N.C.—According to reports from Shaw University, more than 20 per cent more new students have applied for admission than had applied last year at this time. Further announcement reveals that four faculty members, Samuel M. Carter, assistant professor of philosophy, Joseph H. Wortham, assistant professor of biology, John C. Harlan, assistant professor of history and political science, and William J., Turner, instructor in chemistry, will return to their duties as Shaw after a year's leave of absence. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1935 WELCOME ELKS Maybe we ought to charge you MORE! IT'S only human nature, we guess, to think the things we pay more for are better... And on that score maybe we ought to charge you more for ARROW BEER. For, without fear of contradiction, we make this statement: ARROW BEER IS PREMIUM BEER AT THE PRICE OF ORDINARY BEER. Away back in 1913, when all beers were at their best, ARROW BEER The Crowned One KING grand trustee and exalted ruler of Manhattan Lodge, New York, who in 1834 won the crown for obtaining the greatest number of new members and reinstatements, may be succeeded at this convention by one of his many competitors. After Travel Memories. The "erown" in the subway. "pink" on the "L," the dinner at Ralph home, the street, the movie, the speakasy, the taxi, the lunch room, home again. The lawyer, the correspondent—well what does it all mean? Simply that New York is a great ole berg, n' I "lak' it. But business must be mixed with this account of affairs. So.ooo 'tis time to tell you that any number of persons who attended the reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Beauford Reed (attaches of the Lutheran College in Greensboro, North Carolina), by the very suave and young social lion, Ralph Jackson, have expressed their joy in having been invited. This Jackson fellow entertained his guests in fine style and presented the idea that everything must be "just so." Orchids to you, Ralph, 'twas plenty classy. Orchids to the greatest ill mermaid in the District, but not for her accomplishments in the pool this time. To Connie Lucas in offering my flowers for the dramatic plunge. The girl has been signed to play "Mrs. Darius" in the forth- sold at a premium . . . it was worth that premium then and it is the same grand beer today. The majority of Washingtonians know this . . . they won't . . . they can't drink any beer but ARROW . . . no other beer satisfies them. So we say this: "If you don't drink ARROW BEER . . try it for two weeks! At the end of that time only the quality of ARROW will satisfy you . . . ". The Globe Brewing Co. coming "Lord I Repent." Norman Jackson is the author. I'd like to say here and now that the fellow who had the accident on the Kappa Boat Ride was not Joe Sewal as so many have inquired, Wot a Writer Willie Beatris Muse, local poet, after free lancing for a few years, has decided to do a book of poems. Beatris is a very clever writer and being a lover of Bohemian associates, has gained a lot of material that make her work notch. Orchids, Beatris—hurry. Public is anxious. --- Do you know Maudie Anderson, the little girl' who carries the great big violin? Well, she can really play the thing and sticks strictly to classics. I like violins—I like Maudie—I like—on well. Many orchids, girlie, may you conduct your own symphony. Oh well, a guy can't find a lot of people to present orchids to if he is away, can he? NO, so I shall stop and return to my bottle of water, yeah, carbonated water, and my—to make this story brief—I gotta get stewed, worried 'n' thirsty. See? Orchids—"Wiggles," 745 Gresham Street, Northwest. Ad 3748. BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL premium . . . it was won premium then and it is t nd beer today. majority of Washingtonia s . . . they won't . . . th ink any beer but ARRO other beer satisfies them. say this: "If you do ARROW BEER . . . try it s! At the end of that tim e quality of ARROW w u . . .". Globe Brewing Co. it was worth and it is the washingtonians n’t . . . they but ARROW lies them. if you don’t . . . try it for of that time, ARROW will BALTIMORE, MD. --- Heads Capital City Lodge 1920 MAURICE C. CLIFFORD, exalted ruler of the newly-formed National Capital Lodge, which conducted its largest initiation, Wednesday night. WIFE SUES ATTORNEY B. C. CYRUS FOR DIVORCE CHICAGO. (ANP)—Mrs. Laura Washington Cyrus, through her attorney, Sydney Brown, filed suit for divorce against her husband, Attorney Bindley C. Cyrus. here last week. Mrs. Cyrus the daughter of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington, charged her husband with cruelty. The Cyruses were married at Tuskegee Institute in 1920. Since that time they have made their home in Chicago, where Mr. Cyrus, prior to completing the law course at the University of Chicago was engaged in the undertaking business. Spelman Residence Halls Are Being Remodeled ATLANTA, Ga.—When Spelman College reopens its doors in September students will find the living quarters awaiting them extensively remodeled and renovated and new furniture installed. Three of the large dormitories, Morehouse Halls. North and South, and Morgan Hall, are being redecorated and new closets are being built in 49 rooms. Colleg work will begin on Wednesday, September 25. All students except freshmen will register the day before, Tuesday, September 24 Freshmen are due to arrive on Tuesday, September 17, for the activities of freshman week. 'TRAINED LEADERS' SCORED BY SPEAKER CAPITAL INED Elks' Rise Growth of America BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL 'TRAIN History of Ell Resembles Gr Race in Am History of Elks' Rise SHRINERS Resembles Growth of END 35TH Race in America CONCLAVE Route of March to Include Downtown and Northwest Section The brilliant purple, the official color of Elks will predominate in the long line of march which will take nearly three hours to pass a given point. Col. Benjamin O. Davis, highest ranking colored officer in the army, led the famous Tenth Cavalry up Constitution Avenue. Today's parade will move at one o'clock. A squad of motorcycle police will head the line as it swings into the Avenue on its way uptown. Thousands line every available space along the streets and an overflow crowd packs U Street and Banneker Center where the marchers will disband. Final changes in the Elks' Grand Lodge Parade were announced by Captain Arthur Newman, grand marshal, as follows: From the initial point. Fourth and Constitution Avenue, to Seventeenth Street. Northwest; north on Seventeenth Street to State Department Avenue; east on State Department Avenue to East Executive Avenue to Vermont Avenue; Vermont Avenue to Fifteenth St.; north on Fifteenth Street to T Street; east on T Street to Fourteenth Street; north on Fourteenth Street to U Street; east on U Street to Vermont Avenue; north on Vermont Avenue Barry Place and Banneker Center. The purple and white colors of the women's marching clubs created favorable comment as this branch of the order kept time to the martial music of the various bands in the parade or route to the stirring point. The Monarch Band. of New York, received a big ovation from the crowd at Union Station. The night parade will be held Wednesday. The line of march will be from the Morning Star Lodge Home, Fifteenth and Q Streets, Northwest. The marchers will travel north on Fifteen Street to U Street and east on U Street to Vermont Avenue where it will disband near Vermont Avenue and Tenth Street. A man can do better under the spur of encouragement than under the lash of criticism. Rain did not stop these members of the Knights Templar last Thursday. A holdup between showers gave them a chance to don their colorful uniforms and give U Street an eyeful. --- SECOND SECTION Determined Advancement of Antlered Unit Likened to That of Racial Group B. F. HOWARD INSPIRES MOVEMENT IN 1898 B. F. Gaskins, D.C. Attorney, Helps Iron Out First Major Split By CHANCELLOR WILLIAMS. The early history of colored Elkdom was reminiscent of slavery days in many ways. Just as our forefathers had to hold their meetings in secret in order to escape the lash of vigilant overseers, the first colored Elks of the late ninties likewise met secretly in order to escape the endless lawsuits which were started against them from time to time by the white Elks. It was rough sailing. These early Bills were determined to establish and maintain such an order in the race. The white Elks were equally determined to break up and block such a movement at every turn. B. F. Howard was the inspiration of the movement, and at Cincinnati in 1898. Alpha Lodge, Number 2, the first of the order was organized. To Frank H. Hunter goes the honor of being the first Negro Exalted Ruler of a lodge in America. He was elected Exalted Ruler of the Alpha Lodge at its first election in 1898. Second Lodge Founded It is a long jump from Cincinnati, Ohio to Newport News, Virginia, but it was at Newport News, Virginia, that the second lodge was founded. This was Pandora Lodge Number 2. Maryland came in for the third place of honor by the organization of Monumental Lodge Number 3 at Baltimore. Then back to Virginia again, near to the scenes where Armstrong taught, and Booker T. scrubbed, while Moten drilled, the fourth lodge was founded. This was Excelsior Lodge Number 4 at Hampton. It seems that Virginia tried to take the same leadership in the organization of the first Negro Elk lodges that she took in the early history of the EDWARD W. HENRY IS "WATCHDOG" OF ELKS TREASURY Philadelphian is Head of Catto Lodge in His Home Town The watchdog of the Elks' treasury is Magistrate Edward W. Henry, of Philadelphia, which position he has held since 1931. Magistrate Henry was born March 5, 1873, in Buffalo, New York. In 1891 he married Susan E. Colston, now deceased. He was married to Miss Hattie Cambic, January 14, 1907, and has three children by his second wife—Emma, Edward W. Jr., and Charles After attending the public schools in Buffalo, N. Y., he went to Atlanta University, from which institution he was graduated. He then entered the Howard Law School, receiving the degree, LLB in 1896, and the degree LL. M in 1897. From 1900-06 he was a practicing lawyer of Clarksburg. W Va. He edited and managed the Philadelphia American from 1910-1920, and was a clerk of the State Workman's Insurance Fund Bureau from 1921-24. In 1925 he was elected a magistrate of a Philadelphia court; and has held that office from that day to this. From 1919-24 he was president of the Citizens Republican Club of Philadelphia; he is axalted ruler of Catto Lodge of Elks, Philadelphia; director of Mercy Hospital and School for Nurses; Armstrong Association, Philadelphia; member of the Masons, (33rd degree) and in 1932 was a candidate for the United States Congress from the Second Congressional District of Philadelphia. A| RIGHT TO LIVE AS MEN, NOTHING MORE, NOTHING LESS. FOR THIS WE DEDICATE OUR LIVES. Supervisor of Health M. DR. GEORGE L. JOHNSON Grand supervisor of health for the 36th annual convention of Elks. He will have charge of caring for the health and well being of the THOUSANDS READY FOR PARADE Colorful Possession is Most Brilliant in History of the Order One of the most colorful parades in the history of Elkdon gets under way this afternoon from Constitution Avenue and Fourth Street. The President and high government officials are expected to review the parade. LEADE SHRINERS END 35TH CONCLAVE Baltimore Man Heads Order While Mrs. Stockton is Elected Commandress Shriners ended their thirty-fifth annual conclave Friday with the completion of election of offheads the council as Imperialcers for the ensuing year. John H. Murphy, Jr., of Baltimore, Potentate. He was elected on the first ballot receiving ninety-seven of the one hundred ninety-one votes cast. Other officers of the Imperial Council are: A. W. Brazier, ot Louisiana, deputy imperial potentate, Stewart P. Jefferson. Chicago, imperial chief rabban; Issac M. Casper, West Virginia, imperial assistant rabban; Raymond King, Evanston, Ill, high priest and prophet; Frank Brown, Cincinnati, Ohio, oriental guide, R. Hill Brown, Atlantic City, first ceremonial master; Ira Johns, Cleveland, second ceremonial master; Zach Alexander, Charlotte, N. C. inner guard; and Cicero A. Lee, Washington, D. C., outer guard. Cicero Lee is the only Washingtonian to have a place in the Imperial Divan. The daughters of Isis elected as officers of their Imperial Court the (See SHRINES, Page 2) (See SHRINERS, Page 2) NYE TO DISCUSS NEUTRALITY TONIGHT United States Senator Gerald P. Nye will discuss "The Kellogg Peace Pact and Neutrality" over the WABC-Columbia network, tonight (Tuesday), from 12 to 12:30 o'clock. Senator Nye's address will be delivered under the sponsorship of the National Council of Jewish Women and will commemorate the seventh anniversary of the signing of the Kellogg pact. The council is celebrating the anniversary in 200 American cities, and is a poiner organization in the cause of peace. The speaker will be introduced to the CBS audience by Mrs. Arthur Brin of Minneapolis, president of the National Council of Jewish Women. Senator Nye will speak from Minneapolis in the event adjournment of Congress permits him to go west. Otherwise he will be heard from Washington. Hon. Frank B. Kellogg. for whom the peace pact was named, was to have appeared on the program but was unable to do so because of illness. THE MARCHING MUSIC Knights Templar Defy Rain to Parade Washington Tribune THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1935 Grand Daughter Secretary A. Mrs. Buena Kelly Gibbs. grand daughter secretary of the Grand Temple Daughter of Elks. She is the daughter of Mrs. Emma V. Kelly, the late grand secretary of the Temple Mrs. Buena Kelly Gibbs. grand daughter secretary of the Grand Temple Daughter of Elks. She is the daughter of Mrs. Emma V. Kelly, the late grand secretary of the Temple Elk Leader's Life Story Reads Like One of Old Horatio Alger Books Born on a Farm J. Finley Wilson Was Bellhop, Porter, Miner, Office Boy and Cowboy HAS HEADED ORDER FOR 13 YEARS Went to Klondike in 1898 and Later Established Newspaper Born on a Tennessee farm fifty-four years ago, J. Finley Wilson rose from the ranks of a bellhop, office boy, porter, miner, cowboy and newspaper publisher to head of the largest fraternal organization among Negroes today. It was while he was hopping bells in the Broadway Central Hotel in New York City, that Grand Exalted Ruler Wilson received his first inspiration to join the ranks of the antered herd. His greatest ambition at that time was that he might, some day, become simply a member. He never dreamed that he would later head the I. B. P. O. E. of W. Impressed by Uniforms Impressed by the purple fezzes and other paraphernalia that members of the white Elks were wearing on the occasion of their convention in New York City, seeing them walk back and forth through the corridors of the Broadway Central while he was hopping bells, gave to Mr. Wilson the inspiration that thirteen years ago resulted in his attaining the highest honor that Elkson can bestow — that of Grand Exalted Ruler. It was in 1894 that Mr. Wilson was hopping bells in New York. He did not join the Elks until 1920, and in 1922 was crowned "Grand Exalted Ruler," and has succeeded himself in office every year since that time. Increased 100.000 In 1922 the membership of the order was 30,198; there were only 303 lodges in the United States, and the financial credit sheet showed $39,186.58. By 1923 he had increased the membership to more than 100,000, had increased the number of lodges (See LIFE STORY, Page 2) A HOMETOWN PAPER, OF, BY AND FOR WASHINGTONIANS. GOES INTO THE HOMES OF THE BUYING NEGRO PUBLIC 1935 TWO D.C. MEN HAVE HEADED ELKS ORDER Wilson Has Been Leader Longer Than Any Other Grand Exalted Ruler Two Washington men have headed the Elks since being founded in 1901 by B. F. Howard of Norfolk, Va. Judge Armond W. Scott, of the Municipal Court, was grand exalted ruler from 1916 to 1918. Tulsa Scott was succeeded by George W. F. McMechen of Baltimore, in 1918. McMechen held office for two years, and he was succeeded by George E. Wilbecan in 1921. The following year Wilson was elected in Newark, N.J., and has held office since that time. The history of the Elks, places where conventions were held and grand exalted rulers holding office follow: 1901—Norfolk, Va., B. F. Howard. 1902—Washington, Pa., B. F. Howard. 1903—Hampton, Va., B. F. Howard. 1004—Atlantic City, N.J., B. F. Howard. 1005—Washington, D.C., B. F. Howard. 1006—Called off, B. F. Howard. 1007—Chicago, Ill., and Reading, Pa., B. F. Howard and Dr. William E. Atkins. 1008—St. Paul, Minn., and St. Louis, Mo., B. F. Howard and Dr. William E. Atkins. 1009—Detroit, Mich., Dr. James E. Mill and Dr. William E. Atkins. 1010—Washington D.C., Frank Wheaton. 1111—Boston, Mass., Harry Pace. 1112—Dayton, Ohio, Harry Pace. 1113—Atlantic City, N.J., T. Gillis Nutter. 1114—Norfolk, Va., T. Gillis Nutter. 1115—Chicago, Ill., T. Gillis Nutter. 1916—Philadelphia, Armond W Scott. 1917—Cleveland, Ohio, Armond W. Scott. 1918—Baltimore, Md., Armond W. Scott. 1919 - Atlantic City, N.J. George F. McChin 1920-Kansas City, Mo., George F. McMechin. 1921—Boston, Mass., George E. Wilbecan. 1922—Newark, N.J., J. Finley Wilson. 1923—Chicago, Ill., J. Finley Wilson. 1924—Pittsburgh, Pa., J. Finley Wilson. 1925—Richmond, Va., J. Finley Wisley 1927-New York. N.Y., J. Fin lev. Wilson. 1930—Detroit, Mich., J. Finley Wilson. 1931—Philadelphia, Pa.-J. Finley Wilson. 1332—Atlantic City, N.J., J. Finley Wilson. 1333—Indianapolis, Ind., J. Fin- ley Wilson. 1334—Atlantic City, N.J., J. Finley Wilson. 1935—Washington, D.C., J. Finley Wilson. Good Pay, But The average Negro is absolutely honest, but he lacks a sense of deep responsibility and often has to be dunned to pay his bills, according to Roy A. Goulke, manager of the Analytical Report Department of Dun Bradstreet, mercantile agency, of New York. The statement of Mr. Guolke was made in a letter to James A. (Billboard) Jackson who spoke before the Educational and Economic Congress of the EKs, Friday morning in the Garnet-Patterson Junior High School auditorium. The statement by Mr. Guolke says, "Over experience applied to Negro accounts would indicate that the average Negro is absolutely honest an dwell intentioned, at times however, he lacks sense of deep responsibility. "Because of this lack of responsibility, he rarely accumulate much means. Where he does save enough money $ t_0 $ start a business of his own, he usually spends all or practically all of his income, although he does not go in the principal. Because of this foregoing characteristic, he is usually good pay, but often poor pay. Unless he is damned for money, he is likely to spend it rather than pay his bills with it." SPE Nannie H. Pays Glow To Wome Nannie H. Burroughs Pays Glowing Tribute To Women of Race c. A.N.P. Equal Rights Congress of Elks to Fight for Equal Bus Transportation A movement to have incorporated into the bill introduced into Congress, providing for the control and consolidation of all forms of inter-state travel and commerce, clauses necessary to insure to the Negro equal facilities in inter-state travel and commerce, was endorsed by the Economic and Educational Congress, sponsored by the Elks Department of Education, last week. The movement grew out of a meeting called by William lor, dean of the Howard Law School, last Friday morning, when several outstanding citizens of the race met at the law school and discussed the bill. Committee Named A committee consisting of Lawrence A. Oxley, W. C. Hueston, Judge James A. Cobb, A. S. Pinkett and Mrs. Blanche Armwood Washington, was appointed to prepare whatever material is necessary to present to the Interstate Commerce Committee of Congress, and to the Interstate Commission, looking toward the inclusion of such rules in the bill which will guarantee protection to the Negro in interstate travel and trade. Speaking to the congress on the bill last Friday night, Dean Taylor said that the rules of the bill will be taken up in the next season of Congress, and urged the congress to go on record as insisting that the rules as they stand be amended to prohibit any discrimination in travel by motor bus on account of race, or color, and to protect the Negro in interstate commerce. Refused Food Attention was called to the barring of Negroes from certain restaurants set aside by the various bus companies to accommodate their patrons while traveling by bus. Several members of the congress told of various restaurant attendants' refusal to serve them, giving as their reason that they were colored. Members of the congress were urged by various speakers to shun bus transportation when traveling, and use the railroads or other forms of transportation, until the bus companies provided equal accommodations for all of their patrons. The committee which met at the law school was composed of the following persons: Mrs. Julia West Hamilton, Mrs. Blanche A. Washington A. S. Pinkett, W. H. C. Brown, Mai. Campbell C. Johnson Lieut L. A. Oxley, Judge James A. Cobb, Dean William E. Taylor, Joseph H. Montgomery, Gertrude Morton, Ethel Early. Emeline Bryant, and Fredrick S. Weaver. One-egged Man Fails to Identify Accused Appearing in court to accuse some one of administering a beating to him, John Williams, a one-legged man, told Justice Robert E. Mattingly that William Doresey, whom public officials "wrote the wrong man." The erie act of Justice was dismissed by Judge Mattingly. The Most News Cleanest News Latest News NINE EAKER I. Burroughs wing Tribute men of Race NINE Says Her Sex Has Been Deliverers Since Eve Left the Garden of Eden URGES COURAGE AND HIGH IDEALS Says Race Must Be Equipped Morally and Spiritually For Great Conflicts Speaking on "The Negro Woman's part in the Rehabilitation of Her Race," at the Friday night session of the Elks' Educational and Economic Congress at the Garnet-Patterson School, Nannie H. Burroughs president of the National Training School for Women and Girls, delivered the most stirring address of the entire congress. Stressing the point that no race can rise higher than its women, Miss Burroughs paid a glowing tribute to the heroic Negro women—living and dead. Miss Burroughs declared that women have been deliverers since Eve left the Garden of Eden. Women Tributed "She was the chosen vessel by which Christ entered the world," she said. "If the Negro race is to live in a civilization like this and build itself permanently we will have to produce through the womanhood of the race the manhood and womanhood that has to mix with the other races," the speaker said. The conception that individuals can be trained to become leaders was spurned by Miss Burroughs, who told her audience that leadership came from the blood. "Trained leaders can't stand up in a crisis." she said. "It must be in the blood, or in other words. (See WOMEN, Page 3) HENRY L. JOHNSON MEMORIAL RITES ARE HELD SUNDAY Elks Make Pilgrimage to Tomb of Former Leader of Order Memorial services were held Sunday at the tomb of Henry Lincoln Johnson in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery by member of Henry Lincoln Johnson Lodge of Elks, of New York City, and high officers of the order. Addresses were delivered by Judge William C. Hueston, director of the Economic and Educational Congress of the Elks, and Mrs. Lethir Flemming, of Cleveland, member of the Board of Education of Elks. A wreath was placed on the tomb by Mayme Kilby, past daughter ruler, Apex Temple. New York. Mrs. Georgiis Johnson, widow of Mr. Johnson, and her two sons, Henry Lincoln Jr., and Dr. Peter Douglass Johnson, were invited guests. Thurman L. Dodson, president of the Washington Bar Association, spoke in behalf of the local members of the bar. Grand Excl Ruler J. Finley Wilson presented high officials of the order while Edward W. Simons, grand trusts and exalted ruler of Manhattan Lodge, New York, and Allen Schuster, exalted ruler of Henry Johnson Lodge, made the presentation. Ths Rev. W. G. Avant, g. and c.plain, delivered the eulogy and a vocal solo was rendered by Mrs. Kate Thompson. Maurice C. Clifford, exalted ruler of the National Capital City Lodge, Washington, introduced the master of ceremonies, Dr. Albert V. Anderson, of the Henry Lincoln Johnson Lodge. Among those introduced at the memorial were Perry W. Howard, grand legal advisor; Harry H. Pace, past grand exalted ruler, of Chicago; James E. Kelly, grand secretary; Rudolph James, Arizona state deputy, and W. E. Hamilton, grand master of social sessions. The "Thanatopsis" was recited by W. E. Lewin, esteemed lecturer, knight, of New York. The formation was by Samuel P. Mitchell, grand editor and member of the Monarch Lodge, New York.