Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-30
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 under the laws of the land, punish every criminal in keeping with the law he violates, and do not base pun ishment on the color of his skin. Skin never yet made man and never will. Mind is the thing that counts.
 "The negro must furnish to the world some thinkers. Cultivate the mind and use it. Physical strength is not manhood but mind. I am not go- ing to take up your time today with a long speech. 1 want you to read the daily papers. Let every Calanthe take home paper with them"
 The reading of the journal followed the brief opening, and Charles Stew art, of Chicago, was introduced to the order and extended courtesies. In the absence of Calanthe J. G. Ish, her husband was appointed to fill the station of worthy grand escort until after the eelction. Prof J. G. Ish is one of the noted educators in the state, and was for long time at the head of the colored public schools of Little Rock, and is now principal of the negro High School in Argenta.
 The board of trustees fill an import ant place in the grand court and it is composed of the thinkers. pr. J. W. Stringer, of Marianna, leading ne- gro physician, is chairman, and the other members are Gertrude Amos, Hot Springs, and Minnie Coleman, of Russellville.
 The annual address of Grand Worthy Counsellor Warren was the first real item of importance. The address was declared by many to be the finest ever delivered. It took up every phase of the work, and made some good recommendations for the future. The women had been loyal and had been prompt in the paymen, of their obligation, hence it had never been necessary to make a special tax on the members in order to meet the claims. Since the last session 1,135 new members have been received in- to the rank.
 Grand Register of Deeds. M. s. Joshenberger, made her annual re- port showing that the receipts had been $23,16S and the expenses for the year amounted to $13,O28.15, and there was balance on hand of ;1O,- 070.26. The receiver of deposits, An nie B. Hallum, reported in keeping with the register.
 Dr. Stringer then reported for the trustees which took in the numerical strength of the order; 3,765 financial members were reported, 176 subordin- ate courts, 10 juveniles, and 58 death claims had been paid.
 "We are dying too fast" said Dr. E. J. Money, of Marianna, the grand medical examiner, in making his re- port to the grand lodge, "and there are just some little things that we need to learn. Ventilation of home. plenty of air in sleeping rooms. Too many of us have company rooms that never get any air only when we have company, when such rooms should be aired all the time. Some parlors are full of disease germs, because there is no way for them to get out only when we go into them to entertain or to be entertained. Guard against flies, mos quitoes. and fleas. and all homes should be properly screened.
 ''rhe kissing habit among our wo- men should be stopped. Learn to do just little more handshaking and less kissing and you will be kind to yourself. your children and to your race. Look after little things. Take care of your health and life."
 Dr. R. A. Williams. of Helena, Ark, who is at the head of ono of the strongest negro organizations in the country, Royal Circle of Friends, sent a telegram of greetings. expressing regrets that he could not attend the meeting ill person.
 Calanthe Lula Williams, as grand inspectrix. made an annual report to the grand court. and then followed the election ,,f Offfrorc TT ,V uy,r ren was unanimously elected Grand Worthy Counsellor for another year. The other officers elected are: Lula ID. Lee, Fordyce, past grand worthy counsellor: Lula Williams, Forest City, grand inspectrix; Clarion Young, Camden, grand senior director; Sarah