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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
THE NOTION INCIDENT.
(From the Cleveland Gazette.)

Major Robert Motion has recently
been installed as principal of Tuske-
gee, Ala, N. and I. Institute. He
made a favorable impression while
here in Rochester. Everyone regrets
to know that his wife was subjected
to such brutal treatment as to be
driven out Of a Pullman car in Ala
Dama. 1t appears, according to re-
ports, that the riding in a Pullman
car by the Motions had been a subject
of discussion before the journey was
begun. Mrs. Motion felt that she was
clearly within her rights to ride in a
Pullman car anywhere it went. The
white passengers complained of her
presence and when everything was
opportune, they depended upon the
usual law-breaking officials of Alabama
to drive a defenseless woman out of
the car, in which she could travel with
comfort and ease, into "jim-crow"
car, where vermin dwelt. It is very
unfortunate for the white passengers
that their selfish ease and comfort
had made them snobs to the extent
that they objected to the presence of
the wife of the principal of Tuskegee
Normal and Industrial Institute-the
school that the country says is "the
colored mans finest educational
asset" Is it possible that any white
woman could be so robbed of the milk
of kindness and womanly instincts
that she would urge the driving of a
refined mother out of her berth which
she had purchased, which the COM
pany had accepted the money for, in
order that white supremacy might get
another boost? Above all do we re-
greet the reported statement issued by
Major Motion. He did not stand by
his wife in her fight for her rights.
| He advised the submission to in
human oppression. He is quoted as
saying that he "has the highest re-
gard for the traditions of the South,
he having been born there" We
commend him for his consideration
of the South, but we are amazed,
however, at his foresaking his wife in
this hour of her humiliation. We also
have respect for the traditions of the
South that are humane and just, but
: we denounce and Cpl ose the recent
] traditions of the South which
make them lynch, burn, Cypress and
degrade the colored race under the
=, disguise of Southern chivalry and
greatness" The officer that elected
MRS. Motion was a law-breaker and
coward. The Pullman company that
received her money and gave her a
berth had the right to protect her. Il
we are to choose between life, respect
and rights on the one hand and Tus
kegee that will teach cringing sub
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30

Tuske
Q Ssan theComm
Of Press. Speak Out Maiml

2. Individual accumulation of wealth
must gradually and inevitably give
way to methods of social accumula-
ton and equitable distribution.
3. Finally: Cancellation is wise and
proper. But how far shall it go? It
is here that the Crisis confesses to it's
deepest solicitude in your case. It
cannot but remember it's unanswered
query of you in the case of the St.
Louis luncheon. It has before it the
heading Of Rochester paper which
gives as your \opinion that from
North one gets distorted view of
South" And finally, there is the re-
cent case of the Pullman car and your
family.
The Crisis will assume in all of
| these cases that you have not been
correctly reported; that you did not
voluntarily give up lunching at the
st. Louis City Club; that you did not
assert. that the South was maligned
usually at the North, and above all,
that you did not say that you had no
i sympathy with the attempt of men,
bers of your family to ride on Pull
man cars in the South.
The Crisis knows only too well the
way in which Southern newspapers
put such sentiments into the mouths
of colored leaders; but the point upon
which we insist is this: that such
atrocious statements cannot be al
ways passed in silence.
We do not wish the principal of
! ,o1Y - -
in answering calumnies and misstate-
ments, but we do believe that when
so monstrous a statement is made, as
in the case Of the Pullman car, some
thing besides silence and acQuiescence
is called for.
We hope to see, therefore, at Tus-
kegee in the future a carrying out
and development of the best of it's
past work and continued attempt to
come to terms of understanding with
the best of the white South; but to
these policies we hope to see added q
policy of making it clearly understood
to the people of this country that Tus
kegee does believe in the right to
vote; that it does not believe in Jim
Grow cars; that it recognizes the
work of the Negro colleges, and that il
agrees with Charles Sumner that
Equality of rights is the first OF
rights
i This, then, is the forward step al
Tuskegee which the Crisis and its
friends look for under your admins
tration, and it desires to express its
earnest hope, and indeed it's faith
that you will not disappoint your fel
low workers.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
IS HE TOO, A TRUCKER?
(From the Boston Guardian.)

1t is said that Major r. R. Motion,
principal of the Tuskegee Institute,
condones the recent outrageous treat
ment of his wife who was ousted from
a Pullman sleeper in Alabama and
compelled to ride in the "jimcrow" car
because Of her color. .....
If Major Motion is willing to con-
done such an outrage it is evidence
that he is not the man to be at the
head of great institution for the
training of young colored men,"
The first thing to be taught our
youth is manhood, for without that
they can never amount to anything.
and man who does not resent an at
tack on his own wife is certainly not
the person to teach manhood to others,
The beasts of the jungle will fight to
the death to protect their mates.
Major Motion has recently been in
stalled as principal of Tuskegee but
1t looks as If he ought to be sup
planted by real man, who does not
respect Southern traditions" as
Motion claims to.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
RESENTMENT NEEDED.
(St. Paul Appeal Editorial. J

After having been granted Pullman
tickets from Montgomery, Alabama to
Savannah, Georgia. the wife of Major
Robert R. Motion, recently installed
as principal of Tuskegee Institute, and
Blanton Motion, his brother, were
elected from the car by two police
men and some of the best citizens" of
Troy, Ala. Although they had paid
Pullman fares and were interstate pas
sengers, both were forced to ride in
the jimcrow car.
The wires tell us that when Major
Motion was informed of the matter. he
condoned it saying that he respected
the traditions of the South and had no
resentment against the people who
committed the outrage
THE APPEAL has no hesitancy in
saying that If Major Motion is quoted
correctly and feels that way that he
is untitled for the presidency Of an
institution which is designed to fit col
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30

ored youth for life. Manhood should
be the basis of all training.
What more is needed to make a man
resentful than an attack on his wife I?
A being who would not defend his wife
against every foe is unworthy to be
called man. Even among the lower
animals the males willingly give up
their lives in defense of their mates.
The present unhappy state of the
colored people in the United States is
largely due to the servile tactics of
the so-called leaders who have been
not only too cowardly to defend them
selves when attacked but have actu-
ally advised submission to great
wrongs. r..
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
Must Contend for Rights.
.(From Richmond Planet. J

ENT1VH 1tICHHUuu TIdU6C.J
We do not just understand the
position of Principal Robert R. Motion
in the matter There is no
other course to pursue than to con-
tinue to contend for rights denied,
even though we are rebuked and dis
appointed in so doing. No question
is ever settled until it is settled right.
We must continue to appeal to the
conscience Of the American people.
we must continue to attempt to en-
force our rights through the courts of
the land, even though some of them
may be prejudiced against US.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
Unfit to Teach Our Children.
(From the Martinsburg Pioneer
proccl

This paper has no retraction to
make In the Major Motion affair. It
thought then and knows now that no
Improvement was made by his pro-
motion. Booker T. Washington's pal
liation gave us double work for man
hood rights not only in the South but
the North as well for untold years to
come, and his successors ambition is
to be patted on the back and be called
"a good darkey'-to the lower regions
with the good darkey" class. Any
man who goes back on his wife when
abused for contending for her rights
paid for, to ride in a Pullman car, is
unfit to lead and teach our children.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
Stand SquareIy for Justice.
(FrOm the Omaha Monitor !

Major Motion, please don't assume
the attitude Of an apologist. We are
hoping for big things from you. We
know and appreciate the difficulties
of your position. Stand squarely and
firmly for justice to your race. No
apology is due from either Mrs. Mo-
ton or yourself, because as a cultured
and refined woman she preferred to
ride In q Pullman rather than in a
Jim Grow" car In which equal &C.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
AN OPEN LETTER TO ROBERT
RUSSIA MOTION.
(From the Crisis.)

The Crisis hastens to extend to you
on your accession to the headship of
Tuskegee the assurances of it's good
will and personal respect. The Crisis
does this all the more willingly be-
cause it has to some extent been the
mouthpiece of many who have had &C.
casion repeatedly to criticize the
words and deeds of your predecessor.
1t would be matter of hope and
rejoicing if your assumption of new
duties could be the beginning of 4
new era of union and understanding
among the various groups of Ameri.
can Negroes.
But understanding and cooperation
must be based on frank conference
and clear knowledge. AS a prelimi
nary step to such understanding the
Crisis ventures in this open letter to
express to you publicly it's hopes and
fears.
1t hopes that the aims of the COL
ored American have become sufh.
GENTLY clear to admit of no misunder
standing or misstatement. We desire
to become American citizens with
OfOAy AA6AI IuaI pei IdluS " C1tlZ0u
ship:
1. The right to vote and hold Office
2. Equality before the law.
8. Equal civil rights in all public
places, and in all public services.
4. A proportional share in the bene
fits of all public expenditures.
5. Education according to ability
and aptitude.
With these rights we correlate oul
duties as men and citizens-the aboli
ton of poverty, the emancipation o
women, the suppression of crime ant
the overcoming Of ignorance.
The Crisis assumes-indeed, i
knows-that in these matters you be
heVe substantially, as we do, and tina
the real differences between us,
there be such, lie in matters of pres
ent emphasis and present procedure.
We assume, without demur, tina
following the late Booker T. Wash
ington you will place especial en-
phasis on vocational training, prom
erty getting and Cancellation of tn,
white South. These are necessar,
and against these the Crisis speak
policies, but they have their pitfalls
this warning word:
1. Only the higher and broade
training will give any race it's ult
mate leadership. This Mr.. Washing
ton came to realize, and this you mus
not forget.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
THE HAND PICKED LEADER.
(FrOm the Kansas Elevator.)

The Elevator would like to know if
the time has not arrived when colored
men should select their own leaders
instead of leaving the delicate task to
the hands of designing men of the op-
posite race, and if any colored man
can serve two masters at one and the
same time, and if as general PROPOSE
ton, the "hand picked leader" is not
always against his race?
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
Shun Them az Vipers.

(From the Martinsburg PioneerCPress)
Just as long as the negro believes
he has a place." and is constantly
Jerking of his hat when out Of 1t, he
will be the cause Of many others on.
during hardships forever and aye. As
long as certain class of whites take
to this class of sycophants, the more
rigidly those who wear their sover.
eighty under their own hats, should
denounce, discard and shun them as
they would q viper.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
commodations" are not provided, and
In which the conditions ere seldom
sanitary or pleasant.
Major Notions First DUTY.

(F'rom the New York News.)
The future of the great work at
Tuskegee, may call for an offending
silence, but it will never be helped
long or to any great degree by an
abject surrender Of the races rights.
Major Motions first duty to himself
and his race is to set himself now and
at all times four square with the pro-
gress of his people. '...-:....
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30

Unless He Can Talk Like a Man.
(From the Richmond Planet.)
Principal r. r. Motion has gone to
work. 1t would be well for him to
keep at it and to have nothing further
to say about that Pullman sleeping
car incident.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
Has Shown His Hand.
(From the Cleveland Gazette.

(From the Cleveland Gazette.)
-Four days after the Inauguration as
principal of Tuskegee, Ala, Normal
and Industrial Institute the South
forces Major Motion to "show his
hand" and there is not even deuce"
in it for the race. One thing sure
and that is from racial standpoint
he is certainly no improvement upon
Booker T. Washington.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
The Color Line.

(From the Chicago Evening Post.)
Major Motion is quoted as saying
that he bears no resentment against
anyone for the treatment accorded his
wife. If he were an American, he
would resent it holly and the railroad
would pay damages. AS an Afro
American he may not act on the i'm
pulse Of self-respect and chivalry; he
must cringe and submit.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
serviIity Brings Contempt.

(From the Union, Cincinnati, o.
II the above is true referring to
the Motion Incident") then Major
Motion will rise to fame and fortune
as did his fllustrious predecessor.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-05-11
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

Ralph Niles spent the day in Airing,
ton.
Don't forget the home made Peanut
Butter b. S. LOOMS. ADV. S0t2
w. r. c. meeting Friday, May u, at
7.SO O'Clock. All members are re-
quested to be present
Jas. L. McGurk and his grandson,
Buster Evans spent the day on fish
ing trip in Arlington.
Mrs. Joseph Fortier of Schenectady
is spending a week with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Levins of Ben
nington Falls.
Ladies' silk sweater coats at $500 i'll
all eolors and ladies fancy sweater
coats in all colors at $500 at Mulligan
& Roche. Adv. S0t4
Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Rice enjoyed a
motor trip in the northern part of the
county to-day spending some time try,
ing the Battenkill for trout.
Mrs. Fred Harmon and Mrs. Charles
Greene will entertain the w, r. c.
card party at G. A. Il. hall Saturday
evening, May 49, Public invited.
Try a loaf of Freebooter bread the
biggest and best loaf in town for 1Oc.
Delivered every day. Tel. 941-R. d.
S. Loomis ADV SOt2
Eugene F.. Sargood has sold his pro
In, Mi 90 10 -f,,,,
of the same town. The deal went
through Monday
1t is almost time for the Old Acade.
my rummage sale, Fine bargains in
| clothing and bric-a-brac Notice of
definite date later. Look for it, Adv.
7Stf
Mr. and Mrs r. b. Jacobs and small
daughter of Boston were in the village
today, being among the first TO attempt
an auto trip through the Green Noun
tains thus far this season.
Joseph Murphy, who has been living
in the tenement at the corner Of Maple
and County streets, is moving into the
tenement on North street owned by
| Joseph A. Evans and recently vacated
by Frank Sheldon.
There is to be a meeting Of the f. NJ.
T. A. b. at their rooms in the Opera
House block this evening. Special in
vltations have been sent out. urging all
members to attend as business of inn
portance is to be transacted.
Mrs. William II. Wills has been pre-
scented with a generous bouquet OF cut
flowers by the admirers of her good
work in taking difficult part in the
recent play given by the Welfare as
ISOLATION. Mrs. Wills took a difficult
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-05-11

part in a very pleasing manner and
her acting received much favorable
comment.
H. L. Lawrence Of Sunderland was
in the village on business today.
Ground has been broken for a new
house on Putnam street by Elmer
Gauthier
MIR. and Mrs. L. b. Huling have writ
ten friends here that they VIII return
to Bennington for the season about the
first Of June.
Mrs. Ira Wood Of Branch street is
in a Troy hospital for treatment. Mr..
Wood went to Troy yesterday TO visit
her She was to have an operation to-
day. II Ji
Word has'b6en received that Mrs A.
r. Won Dette is steadily improving
from her recent operation, although
she will probably not return to Ben
nington until we'll into the summer
The committees have reported the
late Foresters' fair a success, both from
a social and financial standpoint. The
sum Melted was S525 and nearly 1000
people estimated to have attended.
1t is estimated that within three
weeks more the repair work on the
Putnam house will be complete and the
outdoor stair way that has caused so
much comment, will be removed
Miss Mary L. McGurk and George
Donnelly played last evening at an en-.
joyable dance given by the Young
Womans club. The affair was attend
ed by about so young ladies and invi-
ted friends and dainty refreshments
We're served.
The Foresters are planning to give
a dance in their hall in the near future
to the young ladies and their friends
! who worked so hard to make the recent
fair a success. Five hundred tickets
have been issued, the dance being free
but by invitation.
The Congregational church is under
going repairs and rehnshing. It Is
hoped the work will be completed for
the state Congregational conference
which meets here next week Charles
Barnes has the contract for the paint
ing and decorating l.. A. Carrier is
doing the carpenter work.
The Elks held their regular meeting
Tuesday evening which was fairly
well attended and most Of the
business transacted was OF routine ma
ture, Three appointiye Offices were
| filled, however. as follows; Chaplin
John p. Millgan; Esquire. X, r. Healy
Tyler, Harry Flynn The roster OF
officers for the ensuing year is now
complete.
number of local Odd Fellows and
their wives are planning to take in the
convention which meets next week IN
Burlington. Among them are Mr. an6
Mrs. J. II. Powers. Mr.. and Mrs. Cal
vim Endress, Charles 4. Maurer, Olir
HARDWOOD J. T Carpenter, H. A. Carrier
and Irving Allen Others may decide
to join the party before 1t leaves. The
first day, Tuesday will be Canton day;
Wednesday, encampment day; Thurs
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day Subordinate lodge day and Friday
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Mrs Abbit Mallory suffered a severe
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