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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-07-23
DANCE TO BE GIVEN

Messrs. Steadham Acker, Hugh Den
man and Oscar Stansell will entertain
their friends with a dance at the Moose
hall Thursday evening A long list of the
young ladies invited to the dance has
been placed at Pegram and Pattons
drug store, and are rapidly being
checked The chaperones for the oc-
casion are as follows: Mr.. and Mrs. j.
C. Fitzpatrick, Mr. and Mrs George
Rutledge, Mr.. and Mrs E. l.. Read, Mr.
and Mrs. Vernon Gray, Mr. and Mrs
George Mcdowell, Dr. and Mrs. W. D.
Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. Festus Harris, DIR.
and Mrs. c. A. Harris, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Kuchins, Mr.. and Mrs. N c.
Batson. Mr. and Mrs Sterling Floyd
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Z. McWillams, Mr.
and Mrs. A. w. Deason, DR.. and Mrs
j. A. Arnold
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Conducted
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THEATRES

THEATRES
Lyric-Keith vaudeville.
Loew's Bijou-Loew's vaudeville
and feature pictures
THE MOVIES
Trianon-Constance Talmadge in
Happiness a la Mode"
Rialto--Jack Pickford in Bill APP
persons Boy"
Strawberries Ray in The
Busher."
William Farnum in THE
Lone Star Ranger"
Colonial = Constance Talmadge in
Betsy, the Burglar"
Princess Mitchell Lewis in "Calibre
So
Odeon One-Ruth Roland in 1.-The
Tigers Trail
Odeon Two-Antonio Merino in "Perils
of Thunder Mountain
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-07-23
AT THE STRAND

Today marks the last appearance of
Charles Ray at the Strand in his new
baseball feature, THE Busher," one of
the 'cleverest stories of the diamond he
has appeared in and one that ranks even
higher than THE Pinch Hitter the first
of the series of ball pictures in which
this versatile young star played the
leading role.
In addition TO 1.-The Busher' new
comedy, featuring Jocko, the chimpanzee
actor, supported by six smaller monkeys
and score of screen actors and ac-
tresses is shown.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-07-23
PERSONALS

j. w. Pickens. ST.. was removed from
the Elizabeth Duncan hospital Tuesday
to his home. being slightly improved fol-
lowing a severe illness.
Mr.. Brice Pickens, of st. Louis. is the
guest of his parents, called by his faith
er's illness.
Capt V. II. Ragsdale will arrive in Bes-
semer Wednesday after having spent
several months in overseas service. He
is in the medical department..
Mrs. I. l.. Berry. and Robert Berry
who have been several months in Florida
are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Red Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-07-23
Traffic Association
Elects New Members

At a meeting of the board Of direc-
tors of the Birmingham Traffic associ-
alton at II o'clock yesterday in the Of
flee of o. l.. Bum, manager, three new
members, the Tuscaloosa Brokerage COM
pany Tuscaloosa Ala, ]. v. Stubs &
company, Scottsboro, Ala, and the Cope
land Englis- Shae Brick company rep
resented by B. A. Englis, were elected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-07-23
Wocdlawn penot Entered

Thieves burglarzed the WoodlaUn
depot of the Southern railroad, Fifty
fourth street and Grand avenue, early
yesterday morning, obtaining goods
amounting to nearly $500 in value. The
thieves gained entrance by breaking
the lock off the front door. Detectives
Granger and Hubbard are investigat-
ing
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-07-23
BILL APPERsON'S BOY"

Jack Piclsford in Bill Apperson's co.
one of the most thrilling pictures q
week is being enjoyed by large CIV
at the Rialto theatre This pictxi
considered one of the best pictW g
the kind recently presented and itNss
of heart appeal and human interH, q,
Jack Pickford in his new vehictH 3
part which affords him much oppox II +.
He is supported by capable, c8N !, !
day will be the last showing "a 4.
production. Thursday, Alma ~ ~
in diane of the Green yaan, n
presented. AlM "A
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"HAPPINESS A LA MODE"

Theatregoers are packing the Trianon
thearte to see Constance Talmadge in her
latest picture Happiness \ la Mode.
This popular actress is now appearing in
her very latest picture a the Trianon.
If you are Constance Talmadge fan
there is no doubt that you will enjoy
Happiness A la Mode which is plaf
ing to large audiences at the TRAN
This attraction will be at the Tris"N
this week only.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-07-23
AT LOEW'S BIJOU

THE Merchant Prince, a clever comedy
playlet, featuring James Merrick and
Miss Nora Allen are the big attractions
on the bill at Loew's Bijou for today and
tomorrow. Included on the programme
are Dolly and Calame, singers and dane
ers, AL Tyler, tramp comedian, and the
Farraros comedy gymnasts. The photo
play feature, Married in Haste, is
delightful screen comedy with Albert Day
and Elinor Fair in the leading roles
Animated comedies and news service
complete the bill
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-07-23
DANCE AT ELKS' HALL

The young men Of the city will enter
tain their young lady friends with a
dance at the Elks' hall Friday evening.
A number of invitations have been en-
tended and a large number of chaper-
ones will attend. he young men are
making an effort to have their dance
very select and are ,endeavoring to
eliminate any undignified or unrefined
dancing. At some of the previous dances
of the season. a few of the participants
have introduced new, popular steps and
dance positions, that have proven often
sive to the directors of the dance, and
this will not be tolerated any longer, the
leaders state. pleasant evening is
anticipated by the dancers at Elks hall
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-07-23
REV sTANsELL ON VACATION

Rev and Mrs. L. F. Stansell and family
are spending their vacation at Russellville
with relatives and will be absent from
the city about two weeks. Mr.. Stanseu
is at present holding revival at Flor
ence. where he formerly resided as pre-
siding elder of the Florence district.
He will later join his family at Russell
Vile In his absence Rev. George Boyd
will fill the pulpit at the First Methodist
church next Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-07-23
THE LONE STAR RANGER"

Appearing at the Alcazar for the las
time today is William Farnun in "The
Lone Star Ranger an adaptation or
Jane Grey's famous book of the same
name. The story of the play is based Oh
the life of western ranger and is full
of gripping interest. William Farnum IS
well lifted to play the part of the ranger
for he is we'll adapted to western roles
In addition to the feature pictures,
clever comedy and the usual run of
Gaumont news are being shown.
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nesdav morning at 10 o'clock. The cook
ing class will be under the direction of
the Scattergoods, and arrangements will
be made for a class of cooks at an APP
propriate hour, provided a sufficient num-
Der will attend, Orders will also be
taken for picnic lunches or luncheons
while the class lasts. The canning club
will be held through August, and three
prizes will be awarded. Canned fruit,
vegetables, preserves and jellies will be
made under the direction of Cora Brice,
a state agent. employed for this purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-07-23
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED--First-cla Mattresses. APP
ply Manhattan cafe. 1903 4th ave
D--Stenographic or clerical
position by young lady l year ex-
perience college education. Paone
Main 1889
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-07-23
MASONS MEET

Bessemer Chapter No. 10, Royal Arch
Masons, met in regular session Tuesday
evening, when there were a large num-
Der of candidates, work being done in
the Most Excellent and Royal Arch de-
gIees.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-07-23
BLACKWELL INJURED

Sam Blackwell was painfully hurt at
the by-product plant at Woodward Mon
day afternoon. He sustained severe
bruises on the shoulder and arm, and
is at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital
where he is Improving.
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Packing Company to
Make Big Extensions

That extensions and improvements
are being contemplated by the Ala
bama Packing company was learned
Yesterday when r. a Lewis president
of the company, appeared before Inc
city commission and asked that he
city vacate the alley back or the
plant 1t is understood that extensive
additions are to be made adjoining the
present plant The alley is not used
now and the company cannot proceed
with its extensions unless the alley IS
closed to traffic. it was said.
The commission passed an ordinance
for the Improvement of Tenth avenue,
! south, from ST. Charles street to TWEEN
ty-first street. which is to cost about
$500. An ordinance was passed max
ing it unlawful to park cars on the
west side of Twenty sixth street De-
tween Fourth and Fifth avenues. north.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-07-23
CANNING CLASSES

cooking class and canning club win
be started for the negro women at the
community house on Eighth avenue We'd
The Colorado statesman., 1919-09-06

W. ASHINGTON, D. c., August 25th.
w President Carranza, of Mex
leo. decides that he can remain
The Colorado statesman., 1919-09-06
DENVER, COLORADO, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER E, 1919

Emergency Defense Fund for the pro-
lection of the race everywhere, reports
constant inflow of subscriptions,
with Churches, fraternities, clubs, and
individuals responding generously and
heartily. The recent unfortunate race
happenings here and in other places
have deeply impressed upon our peo-
pie the necessity for the maintenance
of substantial Defense Fund for
just such emergencies, and Prof. Haw-
kins is confident he will be able to
make showing at the October con-
vention that will be both surprising
and inspiring.
The Negro press is lending cordial
support to this movement, "of the peo-
pie, by the people, and for the people"
and there is every reason to believe
that October 1th will bring to Wash
ington the most progressive Outpour-
ing of the race that the nation has
ever witnessed.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-09-06
NEGROES CONSULT
WHITES IN AUSTIN
ON RACE QUESTION
Blacks Pass Resolution Telling North
to Keep Hands Off.
(By Associated Press.)

Austin, Texas. Aug. 31.-Two thou-
sand Negroes and 100 white persons
met here Sunday night and discussed
the race question, which speakers
termed acute.
Negroes here said it was the begin
ming of state wide movement.
State Superintendent of Public In
struction Annie Webb Blanton and
former Mayor A. z. Woodbridge were
among the speakers.
The meeting, which was held at the
invitation of the executive board of
the st. Johns Missionary Negro Bap-
tiSt Association, with a membership of
10000 Negroes in eleven counties sur
rounding Austin, was opened by the
reading of Il resolution adopted by
the executive board of the association.
In part, the resolution said:
I'VE discourage and emphatical1y
declare our opposition to people of the
North who do not understand condi-
tions in the South intermeddling with
our relationship. If we are left to
ourselves we will, in time, adjust all
cerned.
1--WE tender our services TO local and
state authorities in allaying this nerv-
BUSINESS and uneasinesS now existing
between the races"
The Colorado statesman., 1919-09-06

only one side of it, The other side is
that it is folly to dodge facts, to hide
truth. Mr.. Reedy comments further:
THE problem can only be solved by
facing it Understandings. 1t is not in
soluble, either. 1t can be solved by as
suring the black man of his rights and
confirming him in them-even as the
way to meet the menace of BolShevism
is to redress the just grievances of the
oppressed and exploited white work
ingmen. Lynching will not settle the
race question, as espionage acts, de-
portations, suppression of public meet
ings, will not settle the question of
the white workers right to work under
decent conditions.
There is no question of social equal
ity of races. If such thing can ever
possibly be, it must be won by the
presently inferior race through activi-
ties other than armed rebellion. 1t can
only come through moral development
But the nation must in honor assure
the Negro other things. 1t must see
that he is given justice in the courts.
Denial of justice must not be continued
to help out the economic exploitation
of the Negro. He must not be tricked
out of his pay for his labor. He should
have the vote, with whatever honestly
applied qualifications may be devised.
All that is required is that the Negro
be recognized as n human being with
the same legal rights as white hum
an being and no more. Such treat
ment supplemented, of course, by edu-
cation, will eventually generate in the
Negro that self-respect which will en-
able him to rule himself and thus COM
mand the respect of others. If the
South's peculiar crime persists, the
way to stamp it out is by orderly pro-
cess OF law, not by lynchings which
cannot but brutalize all the whites who
participai. in such descents to the
level of the creatures who may be
guilty of the worst of crimes"
The Nation adds: There are now
ten millions of the colored people
ten millions of unhappy, discontinued
Americans. They ask nothing else
than to be good Americans, but they
will not wait much longer to be led.
1t is idle to put upon any group of
agitators the responsibility for their
discomfort The moment it was de-
creed that they should learn the alpha
bet, it was decreed that there should
be discomfort. 1t is just and divine
discomfort. Current opinion.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-09-06
LACK OF UNDERSTANDING.
Portland, Oregon Advocate.

1t is quite noticeable when reading
the editorials upon the recent race
riots in the various newspapers and
magazines that the editors invariably
give as the main cause of the riots, the
lack of understanding between the
races The Advocate has said all
along that it would be well for all con-
cerned if the most conservative think
ing men and women in the white race
and the most conservatiove thinking
men and women in the colored race
would meet from time to time and dis
the races; learn to know and under
stand the desires of each other, and
generally come to n better under
standing. That is the reason that the
white people as is possible to have, to
come out and hear our desires and
aims told by prominent colored speak
ers when they come to our city. Let
the white man know us and let us
know him, and when both sides find
out that they are very much the same
after all. there is not near so much
chance for friction as there is now,
after the old way-avoiding each
other, segregating in everything. No
community is immune from race fric-
tion where there are large numbers of
the two races, and the time to act is
before, not after. Let every city adopt
the "safety first methods by finding
out the grievances of both sides, If
there are any. and applying preventive
methods. Much serious and grievous
results can be avoided if the safety
first" methods are employed in the
dealings of races with each other. as
in other matters.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-09-06
coLoREo STUDENTS WINS PRIZE
IN NATION WIDE CONTEST.

Atlanta. Ga, August 2S.-LOuis j.
Harper, Il young Atlanta Negro has
just ben announced as the w;uner of
third prize in nationwide essay con-
test on the subject, "Why we Should
Have an American Language" The
contest was conducted by the state Ii
brary of Ohio. and was open to all
accredited students of all universities,
colleges and high schools throughout
the country.
Young Harper, who is just 20 years
of age, was ii member of the Students
Army Training Corps of Atlanta uni
versity, and completed his sophomore
year in 1919 with honors.
In writing of Harpers success, j..
II. Newman state librarian of Ohio
said: This young man has great
promise for his race Nothing can pos
sbly contribute more to the uplift of
the African than the education and
careful training of such men as young
Harper.
ne lSthtilleu W an lie Nieull HS
receives, for teh reason that, o judge
receives, for the reason that no judge
knew anything about the name of the
individual writer until after the de-
cision. Therefore, the elimination of
all prejudice or partiality from the re-
suit"
So widespread was the interest in
this contest that Mr. Newman has de
cided to launch another contest, along
these lines. some time during the com.
ing fall. after all the schools are or
guniZed for their new years work.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-09-06
LOCAL UNITS BEING FORMED ALL
OVER THE LAND.

Encouraging reports are being re-
ceived from Rev. A. c. Garner, Rev.
Daniel l.. Reed, Rev. \. A. Graham
and other agents in the field, who are
giving their entire time during the
month of September to the work of
forming local units of the National
Race Congress in various States,
which will seGd delegates from every
section to Washington in October. The
colored people are manifesting great
er measure of enthusiasm for tnelr
own welfare now than has been known
at any time since Emancipation. and
the readiness with which they are res
ponding to the call of the representa-
tive men in charge of this cause,
bodies well for the future of all con-
cerned. Active work in the organiZa-
ton of local units is being carried on
day by day by public-spirited men and
women. and to make the convention
truly national" particular attention is
being paid to the territory as far
West as Kansas City and as far South
as Texas and the Gulf border where
personal canvass is being made. Large
delegations from the South and West.
reinforcing the North and East, will
render service that cannot be valued
too highly in pushing our problems of
suffrage and equal rights to the fore
ground of national consideration The
adoption of the Zone System" is prov
ing quite effective and in the West
ern Districts, under the supervision of
Rev. j. II. Ransom, of Wichita. Kan
sas, the results reported are gratify-
ing to the last degree. In measure
not less satisfactory the Southern Dis
tricts are being heard from, and dele
gates in many quarters have already
been elected and qualified
Prof. John II. Hawkins, executive
secretary in charge of the S250,OOU
The Colorado statesman., 1919-09-06
(By H. Eugene Wilson.)

W. ASHINGTON, d. c., August 25th.
w President Carranza, of Mex
leo, decides that he can remain
silent no longer upon question which
he feels is the most disturbing element
in the maintenance of universal peace.
In plain every day language, he ad-
ministers n scathing rebuke to the Am
erican government.
Touching upon the late race riots at
Washington, d. c., he is quoted in the
following despatch from Brazil:
'The Negro in the United States
lives under a regrime worse than
during the times of Lincoln, when his
life was saved as valuable property.
To-day the Negro is like the Pole
and Jew of Russia during the reign of
the Gar with political guarantees in
social horizon. His reward for loyalty
to his country is lynching on a trivial
pretext
"A Negro in the United States
speaks the same language as President
Wilson. but the savage whites do not
hear his cries of agony. People who
act in that manner have no right to
speak to the world in the name of civil
lization."
This terrible indictment. coming, as
it does, from a foreign potentate, is
one of the most caustic ever put to
human utterance.
The wiley old Mexican, unframed in
the subtle graces of modern diplom-
acy, follows no fixed path and sacri-
fices nothing in the form of diction to
bring out what he wants to say.
His terse manner in reproving the
United States for her luke-warmness
towards a portion of her citizen poll
tic, carries with it certain amount of
sociological weight and weakens Am
erica's influence in her attempt to lead
the crusade for world democracy, re-
minding her of the fact, that she
should first brush the dirt away from
her own door before admonishing her
neighbor to do the same.
No comment will have more far
reaching effect, and while nationwide
publicity may not be given it, vet in
ternational opinion must take note and
recognize the fact that the continua-
tion of such hellish Outrages upon an
innocent race, not only blunts the edge
of civilization, but hinders progress
and brings about an abortive age.
A government that engages in such
Improbable work cannot flourish long.
Such damnable atrocities as lnych-
ing bees and stake burning are canni-
balistic and debasedly brutal.
Any people who regards its honor
and desires Il place among decent liv-
ing nations must deliver clean bill
of morals or else be distracted.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-09-06
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT RAISES
RACE QUESTION.

London.-In the House of Commons
recently the Hon. Walter +. Guinness,
UniOnist member for Suffolk asked
Andrew Bonar Law, the Government
leader, to give the days discussion
over to the present position of the
black races, but his request was re-
fused.
The questioner responded by asking
whether 1t would not be graceful act
of reciprocity to place at the disposal
of the United States the benefit of
British experience in governing Ne
groes in return for the discussion of
Irish affairs in the United States SEN
ate.
Captain William Wedgewood Benn.
Liberal member for Leith. asked Mr..
Bonar Law to do his best to prevent
efforts to SOW dissension between Am
erica and Great Britain by alleged hui
morous questions.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-09-06
Especial to The Colorado statesman.) J
WV ASHINGToN, d. c., September

WI ASHINGTON, d. c., September
w Sword is being received
from many States by the Off
cials of the National Race Congress of
America indicating that interest in the
forthcoming suffrage Session of that
organization, called to meet in this city
October I'll, is growing by leaps and
is especially desired by President w.
II. Jernagin that the exact date of this
session is kept thoroughly in mind by
the people in general, to the end that
the deliberations of the National Race
Congress may not be confused with
those of another body somewhat
similar in name, also announced for
this city some time in September.
The organizations are separate and
distinct, (although not antagonistic),
and the program of the National Race
Congress of America is peculiar unto
itself in points of race protection to be
emphasized and in the method of
reaching the results to be achieved.
Delegates planning to attend the Ma
tional Race Congress will bear in mind
that the convention to which they are
being elected will assemble here Octo-
her 18th to 11th inclusive, mt the Met
ropolitan Baptist Church, r street be-
tween II and 18th Streets Northwest.
of which Rev NJ. w. ID. Norman is
pastor. and will govern themselves ac-
cordingly. Any further information
that may be desired will he cheerfully
furnished by Drs. Jernigan. Norman
and Calls, or Prof. John Il. Hawkins
from the national headquarters, 9O2
3r1 Street Northwest
The Colorado statesman., 1919-09-06

HE Habit of Torture and
protesting Southern Wo-
manhood" are the titles of
recent articles written, re-
spectively, by Prof. Edward
The Colorado statesman., 1919-09-06
NEGRO AWAKENING
IN The WEST

Large Delegations to Attend suffrage
Session" of National Race Congress
in Washington, October 7-11-LocaI
Units Being Formed in Every Sec
ton of the country-Make Careful
Note of Exact Day and Date.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-09-06
NO. 46.
cARRANZA BITTER ON RACE
RIOTS AND MOB RULE.

Which Holds Such Prominent Place
in the U. s., and Reflects Discredit
upon Its Civilization. Makes
an Open Challenge. IL