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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-08-23
APPOINT BOARD
FOR RIOT PROBE
GOVERNOR LOWDEN NAMES
TWELVE PROMINENT MEN
TO STUDY RACE RE-
LATIONS.
URGES FULL COOPERATION:

Gov. Frank O. Lowden of Illinois
has announced the appointment of a
commission of twelve professional
and business men to make a study OF
race relationships and report on the
recent race riots in Chicago.
Members of Commission.
The members of the commission
are: Edgar A. Bancroft, julius Ros
enwald, Victor F. Lawson, Edward
Osgood Brown, Harry Eugene Kelly
William Scott Bond, Dr. Geo. G. Hall
Edward H. Morris, Robert S. Abbott
Adelbert H. Roberts, George H. Jack
son, Rev. L. K. Williams.
The six last named are cOlored men
Mr.. Bancroft is chairman of the
commission, which will begin it's in
yestigations as soon as some of the
members return from their vacations
PROB ably within a week or two.
Acts on Requests.
In making public the names of his
appointees, the governor issued the
following statement:
Il have been requested by many
citizens and by many civic organiza-
tons in Chicago to appoint a commits
sion to study and report upon the re.
cent race riots in Chicago, and upon
the broad question of the relations
between the two races.
Those riots were the work of the
worst element of both races. They
did not represent the great over.
Whelmlng majority of either race. The
two races are here and will remain
here. The great majority of each re-
allies the necessity of their living
upon terms of cordial goodwill and
respect, each for the other. That con-
dltlon must be brought about.
Must Solve Problem.
ITO say that we can not solve this
problem is to confess the failure of
selt-government. I offer no solution
OF the problem. I do know, however,
that the question can not be answered
Dy mob violence. I do know that
every time that men, white or COL
ored, take the law into their own
hands, instead of helping they only
postpone the settlement of the cues
ton. When we admit the existence
OF a problem and courageously face
1t, we have gone halfway toward it's
solution.
Il have with the utmost care, in
response to the requests above set
forth, appointed commission to un-
dertake this great work. I have
sought only the most representative
men of the two races. l have not
even asked them whether they had
views as to how the question could
be met
Urges Spirit Of Fairness.
Il have asked them only to an.
proach the difficult subject with an
open mind and in spirit of fairness
and justice to all. This is a tribunal
that has been constituted to get the
facts and interpret them and to find
a way out. I believe that great good
can come out of the work of this com
mission.
Il ask that our people, white and
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-08-23
ONE WAY OUT.

1t seems that the best means for
promoting the welfare of the colored
people would be the scattering of COL
ored families all over the country.
In communities where there are only
a few families there seems to be lit
tie or no friction. Trouble seems to
be caused by the coming of the
masses.
An example of this is right here in
Minnesota in the town of Bemidji,
where there are not more than a dozen
colored people. Charles w. Scrutchin
a colored man of African ancestry is
the leading lawyer, having a good pay
ing practice, his clientele being all
white. He has the respect of the en-
tire population and is received every
where with the same cordial welcome
that is given the whitest man in town.
There is no race problem in Bemidji.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-08-23
GO TO SEE HIM,

The soldiers and sailors who took
out government insurance during the
world war should, under all circum-
stances, continue to pay their premi-
ums on their policies, which are bet
ter by far than any others they can
get. All men who were in the army
or navy should at once join the local
Post of the American Legion. Go to
see Lieut.. Hauenstein, 919 Pioneer
Building, Fourth and Robert streets.
who has been appointed special agent
OF the Legion for the purpose Of help
ing the men to revive their insurance
If they are in arrears or to continue
their risks. Lieut.. Hauenstein will
accord the men the most courteous
attention if they will call to see him.
Our boys should act promptly, for
II they delay too long, they will be
required to take another medical ex-
animation for insurance. DO 1T
NOW!
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-08-23
"NEGRESS" is NAUSEATING.

The following from the Chicago
tribune is manly protest against the
use of a word which is particularly Of
'ensive to colored women.
OBJECTS TO "NEGRESS."
Characterization of the Tribune
In two recent issues you published
cry fine and highly commendatory
ditorials on Race Progress and Com
mon Sense" yet, Notwithstanding that,
yesterday you state in glaring head
lines the death of Nine. Walker,
Wealthiest Negress." That word
"Negress" is nauseating in the eve
sight of all colored women and should
be eliminated from the vocabulary, in
which it has no rightful place. Above
MI, your paper should be the leader
this regard, if you really have the
'elfare of the colored race at heart
SAMUEL 2. c.. WESTERFIELD.
The colored men who persist in u.s.
ing negro" as a race designation are
Rrgely to blame for the common use
Of word which should be avoided.
The colored people of the United
States are Americans that's all. The
use of negro" and "negress" is the
cause OF many Determinations against
the colored people.
The word "negress" is nauseating,
and SO is the word negro" when
used as racial designation for the
colored people of the United States.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-08-23
COWARDLY BISHOP REBUkED.

We reprint from the Cleveland Ca
zette, edited by Hon. Harry G. Smith,
stalwart and outspoken champion
OF the colored people, the following
rebuke to cowardly colored bishop:
BISHOP PHILLIPS WRONG
While there is much in Bishop G..
H. Phillips pacifist interview of last
Sunday, in the Cleveland News-Lea-
der, to interest the average reader,
there is one statement to which about
all of the intelligent members of our
race will take issue and that is his
statement that "the Afro-American
does not desire social, political or in
dustrial equality" That is not true.
bishop! In this section of the coun-
try we want and, in a limited degree.
enjoy all three. In the South, our
people are asking the last two. $50
clal equality" is myth. 1t does not
exist among any class (race) of
Americans. 1t is a matter for the
individual to settle and he alone set
ties it in all cases. And many white
and colored individuals (families) in
this section of the country have long
ago settled it to their entire satisfac-
ton and are enjoying the so-called
social equality" and will continue to
do so until ''the end of the chapter"
regardless of the ranting of southern
ter If not both and the laws of the
political equality, the fundamental
law of the land guarantees the lat
ter if not both and the laws of the
states are in most cases explicit when
1t comes to the former. Not only
does this race Of ours desire them but
it demands them and will never rest
until they are conceded in every nook
and corner of this country of ours,
The Afro-American wants and must
have everything good every other
class (race) enjoys in this country if
he is to keep abreast of the times and
be able to cope with them in the
great struggle of life. In this Sec
ton of the country, at least, we can
stand up and say so-tell the plain
unvarnished truth and should do So
That it is not advisable for the good
bishop to do so because of his resi-
dence in the South and because of the
large church interests there he rep
resents, we can understand. However,
good bishop, please refrain from Civ
ing out such interviews here in the
North where they do no good but on
the contrary have an effect that re-
tards the progress of those of the
race in this section of the country.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-08-23
FRENCH DEMAND
RACE EQUALITY
Protest on American Soldiers
Acts to Co|ored Men,

Paris, August-The government was
interpellated in the chamber of depu.
ties a few days ago on the rough treat
ment French colored soldiers are al
legged to have received from the Amer
lean military police in French ports.
The questions were asked by M. Bois-
neuf and M. Lagrosilliere, colored
deputies, respectively from Guade.
loupe and Martinique.
The debate that ensued ended with
the unanimous adoption of the follow
ing resolution:
THE chamber, faithful to the i'm
mortal principles of the rights of man,
-condemning all prejudices of religion,
caste, or race, solemnly affiFms the
absolute equality of all men, without
distinction of race or color, and their
right to the benefit and protection of
all the laws of the country. The cham
Der counts upon the government to ap-
ply these laws and see that the neces-
sary penalties for their infringement
are inflicted"
Expects an Apology.
{ Jules Pans, minister of the interior,
replying to the colored deputies, said
that the government had applied pen
alties and asked them not to insist
upon discussion of ''the very regret.
table incidents, as France does not
forget the services rendered by her
cOlOred sons.'' '4.s--.
The minister of the interior added
that the American government had
not hesitated to express regrets in
terms that did France the greatest
honor.
':High Diplomacy" Problem. --
NJ. Pans asked Deputy Boisneuf
for reasons of high diplomacy to
drop the subject. The deputy said he
would not speak of questions that in
Volved diplomacy, but he protested
against the completely of the French
military authorities in these incidents.
He then read confidential circular
to French officers attached to the
American army, setting forth how
American opinion did not tolerate
familiarity between whites and
blacks
'And it is America that wants a
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-08-23
WOULD BAR FROM ARMY.

COlored men would be barred from
the army and navy under bill in.
troduced by Representative Carraway
(dem.) Arkansas. The bill also pro-
vides for the discharge within sixty
days of all colored men now in> the
service and prohibits appointment of
colored men to the naval and mill
tary academies.
Representative Carraway knows
that this bill can not be passed, but
he wishes to stir up race friction and
make hit with the rough necks of
Arkansas.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-08-23


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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-08-23

as the majority of these peoples have
a. percentage of African blood.
On the contrary not less than TO-
900 colored Americans, often called
negroes" some as fair as lilies went
unmolested through the streets of Chi
cago. 1t was one of the queer Incl
dents of the riots. The white rioters,
with murder in their hearts often
could not tell a negro ca" when
they met him.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-08-23
ANNUAL MEETING e. r. L. SEP. %.
The Organization That Got Dele
gate to Paris in Spite of Govern
ment Ban, to Meet at Washinu-
ton, D. c., for Three DAYS.

ton, D. c., for Three Days.
Washington, D. c., August, 1919
Following the meeting of the local
branch in the Metropolitan A. M. E.
Church which heard the details of the
remarkab BILE exploit of Delegate Will
liam Trotter of the League in outwit-
ting the State Department by carry
ing the cause of the race to the Peace
Conference, Executive Officers of this
organization, headed by Rev. Byron
Gunner of New York sas Chairman,
held a two days. session.
The result was the decision to hold
the 18th Annual Meeting of the Ma
tlonal Equal Rights League at Wash
lngton, September 23rd to 25th, 1919.
One of the features will be the COL
ored Race and the Peace Conference,
in connection with a full report by
delegate Trotter. Full Democracy
Now is the slogan. Every existing
branch league, every branch formed
prior to Sept. rs is eligible to send
delegates, also all bodies which sent
delegates to the World Democracy
Congress conducted by the League.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-08-23
The SIN OF SILENCE

To sin by silence when we should
protest makes towards out Of men.
The human race has climbed on pro-
test. Had no voice been raised against
injustice, ignorance and lust, the in
QUESTION yet would serve the law, and
guiIlotines decide our least disputes.
The few who dare must speak and
speak again to right the wrongs Of
;many.-Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-08-23
MISTAKEN FOR NEGROES"

During the recent race riots in Chi
cago, about half hundred, Mexicans,
East Indians, Malays, Cubans, Porto
Ricans and other peoples of dusky hue
were mistaken for negroes" and
either insulted or badly beaten There
was not such great mistakes after all,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-08-23

colored, give their fullest cooperation
to the commission. l ask, too, as
have a right to ask, that both races
exercise that patience and self-re-
straint which are indispensable to
self-government while we are work
ing out this problem"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-08-23

Ratlflcation Of the federal woman
suffrage amendment was defeated in
the Georgia senate by a vote of 81
to IL. Not stronge in state which
lynches women for the alleged crimes
of their relatives.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-08-23

society of nations" interjected Charles
Bernard, deputy from the Seine.
The circular wasn't signed by viii.
son." shouted Deputy Mayeras (Social
ist from the Seine) in reply to NJ, I
Bernard. - g s--.e.'.=s p -
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-08-23

NOT A WHITE MANS COUNTRY.
One Beauregard Moseley of Chicago,
a colored man of local prominence
presumably in order to be patted on
the back and called good negro"
in an address at colored meeting dur
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-08-23
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20

OR SALE-4O-acre tract in Florida
Natal Hay Association, fully de-
veloped. The Association is selling
4O-acre tracts for $4,000, but will
sell mine for $500. / hold 600
shares in the Interstate Land and
Investment Company, the promot-
ers of the Florida Natal Hay Asso-
citation, and will sell same at SOC
on the dollar. Address M. Agrees,
1927 Great Southern Life Bldg,
Dallas, Taxas.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20
TO THE PUBLIC

The Dixieland Investment Com.
pany, Inc. Lakeland, Fla, offers Real
Estate Service anywhere in Polk
county.
Ii you want to sell, give us the
right price and we will move it for
you. If you want to buy, let us
know about what you want and we
will get 1t for you. We charge for
this service d fair price. Nc sane
man expects something for nothing.
Our new Office is located Rooms
1919 Raymondo Building. When you
are in Lakeland, look us up. We may
have what you want.
1852 JOHN F. COX, Manager.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20
$1,000 FOR A TWO.CENT STAMP
(AutOm0bile PrOtectlon,)

\huUVuVWAV AAVOOOtAVus/
IRE and THEFT, and COLLISION
remium on $1,000 worth Of insurance
a Lakeland is $21.0O per year. Com
pare with any others. More than
$4,000 saved by writing us direct. APP
plication blanks on request.
Florida State Automobile Association
Orlando, Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20

FOR SALE-20 acres fine truck and
farming land, all cleared and
fenced; house and barn, irrlgating
pump, etc. 2 miles from postofflce.
Worth $3.50. Am going to sell
this week for $2,75O, IL cash. See
G. G. Rogan, Room /, 2, 8, Desl
& Bryant Bldg. $3.50
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20
IDEALLY LOCATED
GROVE AND TRUCK FARM

Excellent six-acre, lake-front, COM
bination grove and truck farm, at city
limits. Two acres young bearing
grove, two acres pasture, two acres
best grade truck land, six-room house.
Reasonable price. Immediate possess
sion. MISS MAY TOMLINSON.
SS56
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20

WANTED-A 5000 gallon tank; also
three-quarter one inch and one and
a half inch and two inch galvanized
pipes. Phone II. ss7O
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20

We have for sale some Of the most
desirable truck and farm lands In
Florida. This property is In IL mile
city limits and can be had at the
right price and terms. Lot US show
you some fine 10 and 20-acre tracts.
or particulars see @. G. Rogan,
ooms / and 2, Deem and Bryant
hiding, Phone IA.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20
REAL ESTATE

This is to notify my friends I have
opened real estate offices over Dick
sons store and will be glad to handle
any real estate you may wish to sell.
See me for fine bargains in houses
from $3.50 up. W. X. McRAE.
s7ss
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20

PICKARD BROTHERS CO., INC.
We always have a bargain for you
in groves, unimproved lands, and city
property. See us before buying.
Agents for Fertilizer and Nursery
stock. Suit 2O0-202 Drane building,
Lakeland, Fla. 1891
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20

FOR SALE-Fine 1O-acre grove, 7
years old. Fruit goes with grove.
Price for quick sale, $4,000. Will
show property by airplane IL de-
sired. @. c. ROGAN. Rooms 1, 2, 8,
Deem and Bryant Bldg. ssSs
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20

WANTED-To trade. Ford in first
class condition for property close
in. Will pay cash difference. Geo.
B. Wore, 212 South KY. Ave.
996S
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20

LOST-Tool box off car between Au-
burndale and Lakeland. Reward If
returned to G.. L. Bailey Jr., phone
2S4 Green. 1884
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20
FOB SALE

S ACRES within six blocks Of the de-
pot In Lakeland, Fla, ready Tor
subdivision into "a lots. or to be
set in oranges. A money maker Tor
. buyer for $4,000. Halt cash, bal
ance one year s per cent.
O. G. LANPHEAR, Lakeland Fla.
ssss
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20
Madam Puet2
MOdiSfe

Is located in room 10, Deem & Bryant
Building where she will be pleased
to meet the ladies of Lakeland and
vicinity who desire fashionable dress
making.
She solicits th ecalls of ladies in.
terested, and will be pleased to give
them the benefit of her advice and
experience.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20
WILLIAMS BARGAIN COUNTER

WILLIAMS BARGAIN COUNTER
5 Rooms House, lot 5Ox20O. A fine
place for chickens, garden, etc. A.
nice place to make home and a
good buy for only $3.50, as owner
must make a quick sale.
FOUR-ROOM PLASTERED HOUSE,
about acre good garden land,
some bearing orange trees; in
eastern part Of city, for $1,000.
Terms.
About acres, good land with bear.
orange trees, will yield at least rs
boxes this season. Small house,
rs nice chickens. Close in. Price,
$4,000.
GROOM HOUSE with screen porch,
bearing orange and grapefruit
trees on lot, fine location, in Dixie
land Price, $4,000.
IL acres good trucking land, all in
cultivation, comfortable 4-room
house with screen porch, good stor.
age or packing house, barn and
stable, horse, wagon and farming
implements. II sold at once, 8 fine
hogs included. About IL miles
from Lakeland, on asphalt road.
Price $2,25O. Terms.
G. j. WILLIAMS, Evening Telegram
Phone 1877 Black
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20

Wanted-To borrow money on real
estate. Will pay 8 per cent. Address
G. L. H., care Telegram. 5000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20

WANTED-Farm hand; handy man
preferred, 1908 South Florida ave-
nue.. Ss71I
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20
MISCELLANEOUS

VAIL ME your bicycle tires by par
Gel post and I will return them as
good as new. Each repair rs cents
and fully guaranteed. Rethreading.
Vulcanizing. GARY TIRE REPAIR
SHOP, 3517 7th Ave-, Gary, Fla, ION
the road to- Tampa 1868
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20

WANTED-2 or 3 furnished rooms on
highest point in Dixieland for cou-
pie without children Phone 1919 Green.
5000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20
FOR SALE

321 West Lemon street, lot 75x133 1-2,
rooms including bath, screened
windows, also back veranda, garage.
Price $4,000.
40 East Oak street, lots and 6, sew
en- rooms including bath. Price 3d.
10000
FOG North Kentucky ave, lot 55x100
Price $4,000. Terms, 1-S cash, bal
ance one and two years at per
cent. interest. Address J. E,
Wilkes, Dawson, c.. 1874
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20

FOR SALE-Incubator, holds $50
eggs; good as new Phone II. Also
refrigerator for sale. 1912
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

FOR SALE-Two improved lots In
Dixieland, fine building site. Set out
to grapefruit, orange and lines.
Will take good Ford in exchange.
210 Bluefield Ave. 1890
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20

FOR SALE OR TRADE-56 feet Of
Iron fence, good as new. ]. Q.
French, S09 So. Boulevard. ss79'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-20

!. J. WILLIAMS, Evening Telegram
Phone 1877 Black