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New-York tribune., 1917-11-27
American Socialist Party Is
Annex of Prussia and Foe
OF u. S., Says Roosevelt

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Nov. 26.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt in his article in "The
Kansas City Star" tomorrow will say:
THE American Socialist party at the
present time is a thoroughly German
lied annex of the Prussianized mil
itiarstic and capitalistic autocracy of
the Hohenzollerns. Honest social re-
formers have left it. No patriotic
American ought longer to stay IN 1t.
at is purely an aid TO the capitalist
and mihtarist Hohenzoilern party OF
Germany II is bitter enemy OF the
United States and traitor TO the
cause of liberty throughout the world.
It's leaders are the supporters OF an
alien autocracy and are seeking 10
secure a peace which would Immensely
benefit this Prussian autocracy. Ihey
stand beside the Bolsheviki. whose
antics have made Russia at this mo,
ment a byword both of deri sion and
nope to every believer in despotlsm
and every opponent of liberty through
out the world.
Attention Called to Mr.. Hale
"Any man who feels that there Is
the slightest eXaggeratlon IN the aooVe
statements would do we'll to read the
articles in which The New York Trlo-
une has recently set forth the connec-
ton of William Baysrd Hale with the
pro- German propaganda in this coun-
trv. with the Hearst papers and with
the Socialist campaign in New York on
behalf of Mr.. Hiilquit and peace sat-
isfactory to Germany.
Exactly as the reactionary is in the
end the worst foe of order or exactly
as the conscienceless and greedy man
of wealth is in the end the worst foe
of property and of honest and duty
performing holders of property, 81, the
anarchistand the wild Socialist, whose
doctrines when applied necessarily lead
10 anarchy, and the !. ". ". and the
crackbrained professional paclfsts IN
evitably themselves are the worst enc,
mics of freedom. Of true democracy and
of righteousness. 80.
at is natural that in this terrible
and melancholy world crisis these men
should have struck hands with the sor-
did tools of German intrigue in this
country.
[Copyright, 1917, By The Kansas City stnl
New-York tribune., 1917-11-27
Fritz Kreisler Gives
The Lie to DR.. Hills

Fritz Kreisler, the violinist, whose
Austrian birth has cost him many con-
tracts. declared last night in hi,
apartment, at Seventh Avenue and
Fifty-vfth Street. that the statement
the Rev. Or. Newell Dwight Hills had
made about him in sermon IA Plym-
outh Church, Brooklyn, on Sunday were
lies.
AIN his cowardly, irresponsible and
urethical attacks upon me-" said Mr..
Kreisler, "Dr. Hills said: 1T is we'll
known that Mr.. Kreisler is an Austrian
captain, and to obtain his release from
the army he promised TO send back 10
his home government large percent
age of his income
"This is a baseless and malicious nc
Knowing DR.. Hills to be minister
of the Gospel, | refuse TO believe that
he uttered this lie in full cognizance
Of its falsity and import. expect him
to retract his nksstatement publlcly
and without delay
New-York tribune., 1917-11-27
Brewer Denies
He Was Shot as Spy

William Horrmann, brewer, whose
home stands on the summit of Gryme's
Hill. Stapleton. Staten Island, over.
looking the bay, asked the police and
District Attorney Each Of Richmond
yesterday to trace 20 its origin a story
that he had been shot as a spy. To-
day he will engage private detectives
for the same purpose. He declared
that he was confident that the account
OF his execution had been spread with
malice.
1t had pervaded all of Staten Island,
he said, so far as he could discover,
had preceded him to his office and clubs
and, he presumed, was known by this
time wherever he had acquaiptances.
The story, as Mr.. Horrmann related
it last night, was TO the effect that a
wireless plant by means Of which he
informed an agent in Mexico Of the
movement of ships, had been found in
the tower Of his home.
A file Of soldiers had led him away
from his weeping wife and children to
Governors Island, the rumor had II.
After being held there for twenty-four
hours he was led out at sunrise of a
certain November morning and used
with complete success as target loI
firing squad. Soldiers were still on
guard at his home.
Mr.. Horrmann admitted that there
was a basis Of fact for the story-hls
home. modelled after castle on the
Rhine, has u tower. However. IT never
harbored a wireless outfit, messages
concerning the movements of ships
were never sent from it, he has no
agent in Mexico. no soldier ever
set foot in the house except his two
nephews and he himself never has been
taken to Governors Island or shot.
Mr.. Horrmann is neither German
nor pro- German. He was born in this
country, is member Of the Mayors
Committee on National Defence and
took part in the Liberty Loan cam
paign.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-27

Let the Cold Win d
whistlel Well soon change
his tune.
Warmest wool overcoats.
Light onesI Heavy ones!
Staples.
Eancies-a wealth of fine
imported fabrics.
*"Scotch Mists. -
Motorcoats.
listers.
Fur greatcoats.
Army officers overcoats.
'a>sistHs1 trslsmaFs.
Drop in wherever it suits
your convenience. Prices the
same at all four stores.
ROGERS PET COMPANY
Broadway Broadway
-Four
Broadway Corners Fifth Ave.
At Warren At flst ST.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-27

arc regarded merely as scraps OF paper.
Therefore. on the general matter OF
securing lasting international peace,
feel that probably our action ought to
be twofold. We ought with entire sim
cerity to take every step which makes
it likely that thereby the chances OF
future war will be minimized. But we
should treat this action as an addition
20 and not as a substitute for prepar-
ing in advance to guard our safety by
our trained strength. Let US in good
faith enter into all reasonable treaties
which will render it less likely in the
future that the peace Of the world will
be broken. But let US not trust too
much TO paper guarantees.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-27

New York Board Of Aldermen. reported
receipts Of $500 and expenditures ot
S12.604. No explanation was made o.
how the deficit was 90 be met.
The report Of the New York CITY
Democracy comittee, which sponsored
the defeated Fusion ticket, showed re-
ceipts of S76,7ll, and expenditures o.
S75.730
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-23
WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY
SHARES IN GREEN ESTATE
Thrifty New Yorker Leaves $500 to
Famous Ohio Institution.

BY the will of the late John A. Green
Of New York city Wilberforce univer
sity at Wilberforce. o., Is beneficiary
to the amount of $500. The estutc
consists in the main Of real estate
which may be sold to good advantage.
as property values are constantly ad.
vancing.
James A. Anderson executor of the
Green estate, has notified President
w. s. Scarborough Of Wilberforce uni
versfty that as soon as settlement of
the estate Is made the amount above
named will be forwarded to the uni.
versity. This recognition of the bench.
cent work which Wilberforce is doing
for higher education is q most worthy
tribute to the institution and to DR..
Scarborough, whose administration Of
the affairs Of the school has been eff.
Client and thorough In all lines Of lit
erary and business management.
The present school year has been
noted for earnestness on the part OF
both students and faculty to get the
very best results from class work, lec-
lures and recreation. The commence
ment exercises begin on Sunday, June
II. Bishop Levi ]. Coppin Of Philadel.
phia, Professor Richard, T. Greener of
Chicago and Bishop Evans Tyree of
Nashville, Tenn. are among those who
WIN deliver addresses during the COM
mencement season. The dedication OF
the Tawawa hospital for the use of
students will occur on Thursday, June
II.
The matter Of supreme moment
which VIII engage the attention Of DR..
Scarborough during the summer will
be the securing Of sufficient funds to
complete the amount necessary for the
erection Of a new science building
which is 50 much needed. The increase
In the enrolment of students from year
to year calls for more room. President
Scarborough has made many friends
for the school, and the results Of his
efforts In it's behalf grow larger as he
makes known the success and needs of
the institution to the general public.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-23
PERRY WINS HONORS.

Lawyers Writings Recognized and Re-
wardsd by French Government.
Rufus Lewis Perry, a lawyer, with
Offices at 373 Fulton street, Brooklyn,
has been made a member of the Socie-
tie Academique d'Histoire Information
ale Of France for two treatises which
he has written in French.
The writings are entitled "L'Homme
d'Apres la Science ct le Talmud" and
LA Situation Actuelle en- Haiti"
oman According to Science and the
Talmud" and "The Actual Situation In
HaitiO.
In these works Mr.. Perry displays
erudition and the results of deep re-
search In literature and history.
In addition to the diploma noting his
election to membership in the society.
Mr.. Perry received gold medal.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-23
PICKENS IS IN DEMAND.
Many Organizations Seek Profsssor's
Services ~ an Orator.

Many Organizations Seek Professors
Services a. an Orator.
The laymen's missionary movement
Of the United States and Canada is to
be congratulated upon its good fortune
In having asOne Of its chief speakers
Professor William Pickens, dean Of
Morgan college, Baltimore who deliv-
cred most scholarly and instructive
address at the meeting held at Roam.
oke. Va, the early part Of June Pro-
fessor Pickens subject was New
World Conditions a Challenge to the
Church" 1t Is indeed gratifying to the
race particularly and the public gen.
orally to note the liberal amount of
time and, thought which Professor
Pickens SO willingly devotes to the
many great movements For the good of
the members Of both races.
Following the laymen's series Of
meetings Professor Pickens spoke at q
large gathering at York, Pa, on THE
Negro and the Present Crisis" His
views on these timely subjects are
given serious consideration. After hear.
ing the speaker at one Of the above
meetings a man said, "Mr. Pickens Is
not only level headed man, fine
scholar and gifted educator, but he Ia
also the dean of young Negro orators in
the United States" On Friday, June
10, Mr.. Pickens spoke in Philadelphia
under the auspices Of the Armstrong
association, On Wednesday. June 27
he is to speak at Atlantic City, N. j..
at the Epworth league convention.
Professor Pickens will wind up his
speaking tour on Sunday, July 1, at
Harpers Ferry, w. Va. where he will
deliver one Of his great educational ad-
dresses at one Of the sessions Of the
Epworth league institute His services
are in great demand. and any organi-
zation or institution which is fortunate
enough to secure his services deserves
a high compliment.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-23
FIFTY YEARS IN BUSINESS.
Year Book Shows Advance Made by
Race Along Various Lines.

Year Book Shows Advance Made by
Race Along Various Lines.
The Negro Year Book, edited and
published by Monroe N. Work, gives
the following account of racial activi.
ties along various lines, using figures
from the 1910 census report and other
reports up to January, 1917. 1t says:
When the census reports for 1910 were
published it was found that in the ten
years 10OO-1O the Negro had made
about as much progress as he had
made in the previous thirty-flve years.
The first indication Of the remarkable
progress which the Negro had made in
this decade was revealed when the re.
turns for agriculture were made pub
lie. From these 1t was found that In
these ten years the value Of farm prop.
erty owned by Negroes had increased
from SIT. 7.4O4 1888 to $492. .S92. .21s. or
1T per cent.
In the field Of business the number of
Negro bankers increased from 4 to sc.
restaurant keepers from 1896 to $500.
or 80 per cent; wholesale merchants
from 149 to 241. or 61 per cent; retail
merchants from 0O38 to 2O,653. or 127
per cent; hotel keepers from 4S1 to 973,
or 102 per cent; undertakers from 453
to 978, or ia per cent. Excluding TO-.
600 boerding and lodging house keep
ers, there were in 1910 3S.3S2 Negroes
engaged In business enterprises.
This did not include those operating
barbering, 'blacksmithing and shoe
shops or various classes of business
connected with trades for which sepa-
rate returns Of proprietors were not
made. Probably 5000 more should be
added for persons operating these busi.
nesses, making the total number Of Ne
groes engaged in business in 1910 about
$4,000.
A survey of fifty years Of Negro bust
ness enterprise shows that remarkable
progress has been made. There were
In 1867 Negroes in some forty different
lines Of businesses: they numbered
about 1000. The total capital which
they had invested was probably not
moro than $1.OOO.O00. In 1917 Negroes
are In 200 lines Of business. They mum.
ber about $4,000.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-23

occasion had shown all such forebod.
ings to have been unfounded, and from
now on he would take on new inspira-
tion-a vigor Of spirit, mind and body.
He regretted that his advanced age pre-
vented him from again taking up the
cudgels for his people, for the present
crisis, with its new problems, is one
that will require the best energies and
highest capacity Of every man to meet.
He looked for the Negro to "come back"
in the early future and that from the
stress and storm Of the battle before us
q leadership will be developed that will
lead the hosts onward to even greater
victories than those Of the past.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-23

w. J. Singleton, financial secretary; ].
Finley Wilson, recording secretary, and
John, T. Howe, treasurer, supported by
auxiliaries FOR various departments Of
the work.
Judge Robert H. Terrell Of the mum.
cipal court Of the District OF Columbia
acted as master Of ceremonies and set
a warm pace at the outset by his wit,
humor, ready grasp of situations and
felicity Of utterance in introducing the
various speakers. The races only
Judge Of a recognized court enjoys an
enviable reputation throughout the
country as toastmaster and added
new laurels to his brow on this occa-
sion. His opening speech and tribute
to Governor Pinchback was a gem of
personal appreciation and a reservoir
Of historical lore worthy Of preserva-
tiOn in pamphlet form.
The addresses which followed were
pitched in one key-that Of veneration
and respect for the last of the old
guard" hearty recognition of the
great work he has done for the uplift
Of his people, sympathetic apprecia-
ton Of the countless sacrifices he has
made in his battle for our constitu.
honal privileges and equality Of citi
zenship as 100 per cent Americans.
His constructive labors as a soldier In
the civil war, his proud record as the
chief executive Of a sovereign state
marvellous in the light Of more recent
events-his election to the legislature
Of his great commonwealth, then his
victorious campaign for the post of con-
gressmen at large, and finally his bril-
liant dash for the United States SEN
ate, to which he was fairly and square
ly elected-all came in for exhaustive
and laudatory review.
His telling services to the race In
other federal positions, such as sur
veyor Of the port at New Orleans and
as q special agent for the bureau Of in
ternal revenue and member Of the New
Orleans board of education, were also
given prominence. Not only this, but
his sturdy allegiance to the Organiza.
tions that contended for the civic ad-
vancement of the race. such as the Ma
tional Afro-A american council. was ex-
tolled. The thrilling story of his sensa-
tiOnal race with Henry G. Warmoth, a
claimant for the Louisiana governor.
ship, was told amid cheers.
The response Of Governor Pinchback
to the mountain Of encomiums that has
been heaped upon him was tender, gra-
cious and in vein Of the profoundest
gratitude. He said he had simply tried
to do his duty as he saw It. He had
made his record and must stand or fall
by It. There had been times when he
bad felt that much Of his labor had been
in vain. but the cordial good will and
hearty appreciation expressed OH this
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-23
GOT JUSTICE ON TRAIN.

Howard Found ssats For Fellow Pas.
sengsrs In Spite Of Discrimination.
Montgomery, Ala. - Knowing ones
rights in q matter and firmly insisting
upon them will often get for a black
man in the south consideration usually
denied as a matter Of course. Such
was the experience of G. e. Howard of
Jacksonville, Fla, president of the Ma
tional Negro Travellers Protective as
ISOLATION.
Coming to Montgomery from Pensa-
cola, Fla, Mr.. Howard relates this Incl
dent, which happened on one Of the fast
trains of the Louisville and Nashville
railroad: A large number of people,
more than sufficient for the usual ac-
cOmmodations on this line, converged
at Flomaton, which is a junction point.
and boarded the northbound train.
Most Of the people were going to north
ern sections, but all the discomforts Of
a crowded train were sure to prevail
as far as Montgomery, distance Of
more than hundred miles, and proba-
bly, as far as Birmingham, another
hundred.
after all the women were seated who
i'd find seats eighteen persons were
cit crowded in the aisle of the COM
partment allotted to coIOred passen-
gers. No effort was made by any mem
ber Of the crew to secure seats, al
though there were only three white
passengers In the adjoining compart-
ment allotted to white smokers. Mr..
Howard approached the conductor at
the first opportunity with reference to
finding seats, when that worthy asked
what there was for him to do in the
matter. Howard replied that room
might be made In the white smoker
since It was not fully occupied and that
1t was supposed that the Negro passen
gers were to have equal accommoda.
tions. He pointed to the fact that
many Of the passengers had already
come long distances and were going
still farther.
The conductor. although surly, made
room I'm the smoker for the eighteen
who We're standing, and before reach.
ing Montgomery that compartment was
completely filed with Negro passen-
gers. The usual method when any
room Is made for them at all under
such circumstances IL to make Negro
passengers ride In the baggage coach
ahead"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-23

at Richmond, Va. Mrs. King also took
q business course at one Of the best
schools in this city. The groom is
native of Virginia and divinity stu.
dent at the Virginia Union university.
Richmond, Va. The happy young couple
were at home to their friends at 240
West Fortieth street. New York, on
Wednesday, June 6.
The spontaneous outburst Of the pub
lie in showing honor to the young
couple, however, is not surprising when
one considers the popularity of the Rev.
DR.. Powell, who is known throughout
the country as a great preacher. safe
leader
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-23
NOTABLE YEARS WORK At
THE ABYSSINIAN CHURCH
Widely Known Baptist Corporation
Raised $25,174.53, Report Shows.

New York.-The fiscal year Of the
Abyssinian Baptist church, New York
city, Rev. A. Clayton Powell, D. D.,
pastor, ended in May. The reports at
the annual corporate meeting showed
that this religious real estate corpora
tlon reached the high water mark of its
financial prosperity last year. During
the past twelve months the corporation
raised from all sources SIX, 1853. The
church. offerings alone totaled $12,-
O93.36, or little over 1000 per month;
$4,000 was paid OH the principal, and
the secretary Of the trustee board re-
ported a balance on hand Of $6,OS0.74.
When DR.. Powell took charge Of the
congregation eight years ago the corpo-
ration owed $15O,OOO, and the member
ship was very much divided. It is now
one Of the best organized churches in
the country, and the Indebtedness has
been reduced to $124,0
This church is widely known for it's
benevolence. During the year just end
ed the following amounts were given
through the trustee board: Education,
$249.25; foreign missions, $179.37; home
missions, $501.6O. In addition to this.
benevolent work was done by the fol-
lowing auxiliaries: Board of deacons,
$258.9O; Sunday school, $5O.25; B. Y.
P. U, $40; female ushers. $18; male
ushers, $3.50; Sunday morning band,
$24.S3. The Highway and Hedges so
ciety gave to needy children and adults
1,132 pieces OF clothing, sixty-nine pairs
of shoes, fifty seven hats, $71.27 in
money and served turkey dinner on
Thanksgiving day to forty-eight chill
dren. The Missionary society sent out
ninety baskets Of food during the year
to poor families and assisted others in
cash with $1S1.99. ....
There are six young men Of this
church studying for the ministry-one
at Virginia seminary and five at Union
university. DR.. Powell pays the entire
expenses Of one Of these young men
from. the sale Of his sermons, and the
church helps all Of them.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-23

came the bride. dressed i'm a beautiful
gown of white satin. opalescent trim
mings, tulle veil caught up with orange
blossoms and leaning upon the arm Of
her fathers nephew. Lawyer H. G
Tolliver of New Haven, Conn.
The maid of honor was Miss Ethel
Gardner, who wore a beautiful blue silk
dress, opalescent trimmings and blue
silk hat trimmed with forgetmenots.
The bridesmaids and their costumes
were: Miss Marie Haskin, New York,
blue satin and lace and hat Of same:
Miss Beatrice Willis Of Orange, Va,
pink satin and lace, hat Of pink satin
and gold lace; Miss Evelyn Brown, New
York, pink satin and opalescent trim
ming, hat to match Miss Alma Thorn
ton, Yonkers, N. Y, pink satin and
georgette Grape hat to match; Miss Mar
ion Pugh, New Haven, blue taffeta and
tulle blue hat to match; Miss Helen
Wilson, Willimantic, Conn.,, blue taffeta
and hat Of blue velvet.
The flower girl was little Miss Thelma
johnson; ring bearer, Master A. Clay
ton Powell; best man, Leroy Jennings
of New Haven. The ushers were Wash
ington Joiner, George Royal, George
Jackson, Robert L. whitehead, julius
Smith and Garland Kennedy.
The brides wedding dress was expen-
sive, a thing Of beauty, and was made
and given by a dear friend of the fam
ily, Mrs. Effie Miller. The wedding
cake was all that the culinary art could
produce and was the gift Of Mrs. Thom-
az Jennings of New Haven, Conn. The
bride also received 5000 and numerous
other gifts Of much value. The mem
bers Of the Abyssinian church did them
selves proud in showing their pastor,
DR.. Powell, and family every courtesy
one could wish on such an occasion
Fully 1000 people witnessed the mar.
Eiage.
Mrs. King is a graduate of the pub
lie school and was student at the high
school for three years before matricu.
lating at Hartshorn Memorial college