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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-24

Today America is the richest and most
powerful and most enlightened and ad-
vanced nation that tho sun ever shone
upon. We arc wealthy beyond all room
for fear that our material needs may not
always be met, or that we shall not have
abundance with which to help those of
our brethren who ask our aid In their
period of stress.
So ~ have evrything for which to be
sinosrety thankful bestowed upon ue
freely, and it is our small part to express
our gratitude TO the Giver Of all good
gifts, in our churches or in home sane
tuaries, II perhaps matters little which.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-24

One may recall that every step OF the
progress OF our nation has been accom-
plished through Divine interposition,
after we had sought the counsel, the lead
ing, and the protection OF the Father.
The records Of o<n four centuries show
that we newer ask In vain, II we serve a
good GAUSS and ask ''doubtins not, as
We are told il the sSrs way TO present our
pnyerful petitions. How strongly, In
deed, do the experiences of the earliest
Of our forebears in the New World parallel
the trials and eventual triumphs Of the
Hsbrsws in their forty years journey out
ofdarkcst Egypt into the light Of the prom
ieed land.
The Pilgrim fathers held the frst ser
vios Of Thanksgiving before they had
debarked from the Mayfower, and ex-
pressed their gratitude for their safe jour
ney into this nsw country, where they
could worship as they believed was the true
way, and where, under Divine guidance,
they laid the foundation for this nation
that. was to be the guiding star for All
othsrs 70 follow, and which four hundred
years lster, stands 80 the most notable ex-
ample OF gcvenment of the people, by
the people, and for the peoples beacon
light Of individual freedom and personal
liberty
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-24

with what longing HpooIn turned to the
Infinite for guidance to show him wherein
lay tho safe course for the nation So
absolute and perfect whs his faith, that in
the blaokest hours Of those dark years he
frequently journeycd by night TO Brook
lyn and spent hours there with great
religious leader, famous for his spiritual
intuitions and his interpretations Of the
Divine messages recorded in the Scrip
turcs, speeding homo before dawn Of the
next day with renewed understanding TO
be applied to the great problems that were
30 complex and grave for the solution cf
mortal map.
And later still, in the darkest days of
those gloomy weeks when the decision of
the world war hung in the balance, Presi-
dent Wilson called n day Of fasting and
prayer in the United States and soon the
tide of battle was turned, our prayer was
answered and right triumphed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-24

Wee Donald Angls-"Please sir. whst
time win it be?'' Literal Gentleman
'fWhen?'-Punch.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-05-15

St. Louis, Mo-, May 10-The first
week of the general conference of
the A. NJ. f. Churches endd last night
with many interesting developments.
1t was officially announced that the
A. NJ. f. church was the first de-
nomination shown to have exceeded
its quota of subscriptions toward the
fund of the Interchurch World Move
ment. The Church reported subscrip-
tions amounting to 100000 or $685.
600 over its allotted amount.
Failure of the quadrennial epis-
copal address on May 3 to mention
the Interchurch World Movement
brought forth loud protests. A motion
was presented insisting that the bish-
ops prepare supplemental report
setting forth their views regarding
the movement.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-05-15

an expense. The money spent for
merly for the upkeep of the paper
could be used for church extension,
aged ministers, and other worthy
causes.
Hire Writers.
A circulation as large as the one
which DR.. Harmon promises to secure
would enable him to employ the best
brain of the Race as contributing
editors. Those who are acquainted
with this tireless worker know that
he never fails, that he has the coveted
capacity for putting over big things.
All that he asks is a chance. Whether
the church is tired of paying out un-
necessary funds will be seen by the
way that the delegates cast their
ballots.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-05-15
A. M. E. CONFERENCE NOTES.

The financial report showed receipts
for the last four years of $1,$53,700,
an increase of 900 over the pre-
ceeding four years. The contributions
for missions in the last quadrennium
amounted to $252,900.
Bishop w. Fl. Beckett, of South
Africa, andohert ct shrdlu NH NH h
Africa and other speakers urged that
campaign be launched for $5,000,-
600 to be used in preparing mission
aries for foreign fields.
Delegates from the Fifth District
brought with them sentiment for the
removal of Bishop H. Blanton Parks,
of Chicago. Complaints were regis
tered against the bishop alleging that
he has been derelict in calling and at
tending meetings, and that the bishop
shows general lack of interest in the
district.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-05-15

DR.. Tanner has given 81 years of
his life to the Church. He has pas
tored in practically every part of
the States. His record for organic
ing and raising funds for Churches
that to all practical purposes had
ceased to function is an enviable one.
His greatest tangible achievements
are-The cancellation of the 100000
mortgage of the Metropolitan A. M.
+. Church in Washington, d. c., The
remodeing and building of the par
sonage of Big Bethel A. NJ. E. Church
in Atlanta, The raising of over $780,
900 for the Church as Secretary of
the Tract Society under Bishop
Grant
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-05-15

"You can't put things over by
wearing out your trousers in a swiv-
ell chair" is the slogan of the Rev.
John Harmon, real live Georgia
Peach. He is candidate for the edit
orship of the Southern Christian Rec
order, one of the official organs of
the A. NJ. E. Church.
To Make 1t Pay.
Dr.. Harmon is a man who does
things. He has had deal of expert
ence in the publishing business and
knows the game. He promises, if
honored with the place, to secure
5000 subscribers and sufficient legi-
innate advertising to put the paper
on a paying basis. This would re
lieve the General Treasurer of quite
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-05-15

more than any other aspirant is fiji
to serve his Church in South America
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-05-15

The most hopeful and encouraging
sign of race and church advancement
is the apparent desire on the part of
the delegates to elect their strongest
and most capable men to office. Rev.
c. NJ. Tanner, D. d. Withoct his own
solicitation has been selected as the
most logical and fitting candidate for
the all important office of Secretary
Of Missions.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-05-15
An Open Letter

In calling your attention TO this un-
warranted method of discrimination
against women employees, we desire
that you offer an amendment on the
floor, restoring the original estimate.
All the Political and Civic bodies
throughout our immediate Congress
sional Districts are willing to aid
these women in their attempt to Sc
cure justice.
We desire to know whether or not
we should expect your cooperation in
the above matter.
Respectfully submitted,
SIGNED: "A
A. x. Foote, Sec y-Treasurer
Butcher Workmen s Local COL
w. H. Alexander, Int. Organizer
Butcher Workmen.
p. D. Campbell See 'yTreasurer,
Sleeping and Dining Car Employees
Local No 26s
John Riley, Organizer
American Federation of Labor.
H. B. Tyson, Sec 'y.Treasurer
Perfume and Toilet Article Work
ers Local No. 1906.
F. H. McMurray, Secretary
R. R. Coach and Car Cleaners.
A. Wilcher, See 'y-Treasurer /
r. R. Coach and Car Cleaners ~
Joint Protective Board.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-05-15

The following is a copy of letter
sent to Honorable Martin B. Martin,
Vim. f. Mason, and Richard Yates,
Congressman at Large, with reference
to an amendment to the Sundry Civil
Bill:
May :. 1920.
Dear Sir:
At the last joint Executive Board
meeting, of the organizations whose
seals are hereto attached, held at our
headquarters, 1900 S. State Street,
Chicago, Illinois, Sunday May >, 1870,
it was brought to our attention thru
Mrs. Irene Coins of the Women )
Trade Union League that the Surdry
Civil Bill reported April 80, 1920, with
Bureau of Appropriation for Salaries
cut Three Hundred Thirty Thousand
One Hundred Twenty Dollars, $3.50
1920 which means that women emplo
yes will not get increases recommend
ed by the Government Printing De
partment, which was $3.50 per day fol
Printers Assistants, and 1920 per da,
for Operatives.
The reason given for such recon-
mendation was that number of col
ored women employees who worked on
securities would be benefited by the
increase.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-05-15
The Race Riots In
American Cities.

The race riots in American cities
are, strange as it may appear, being
watched by the blacks of Africa. M
Ellenberger writes in the Jocrnal des
Missions that the Negroes of Sierra
Leone are much excited over recent
occurrences in America, so much so
that, when passing the coast in a
French steamer, notice was put up
by the captain requesting that pas
sengers refrain from going ashore at
stopping points lest they be NAL
treated The fires of lynching bee
in Georgia may spread good deal
farther than those who kindled them
expected.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-05-15

Continued from page 1.
Delegates Ratify Reports of the Com
mittee to Bring the A. M. E., A. M.
E T. and c M Churches
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-05-15
Competent and Faithful.

DR.. Alexander is conceded to be
one of the most able men in the con-
nection. His enemies worst appraisal
is that he is not only a scholar,
worker and a Christian gentleman,
but that he is the most polished man
in America, regardless of color. He
is thorough student of foreign as
we'll as domestic affairs, and perhaps
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-05-15

Above appears the likeness of Rev.
w. G. Alexander, of the 9th Epis-
copal District, which inclued the en-
tire state of Georgia. His friends,
as well as the friends of the Church
and the Race are working overtime
to elect him to the bishopric of the
A. M. S. Church, which he has ably
served for lover a quarter of a CEN
tt1rv
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-05-15
A. NJ. E. For Union OF
MethOdiStS.

Continued from page 1.
Delegates Ratify Reports of the Com
mittee to Bring the A. M. E., A. M.
E. z. and c. M. E. Churches
under One Caption.
After hot deate for over two
hours the delegates to the A. M. E.
General Conference at st. Louis,
unanimously adopted that part of the
report of the Joint Committe of the
three Great Branches of Methodism,
which recommended that the Con-
ference ratify the report before sub
hitting it to the members of the
various churches.
Bishop Coppin Presides.
As this was one of the most i'm
portant questions to arise during this
convention, all of the Bishopts were
on hand with eyes and ears wide
open, to sample the sentiment after
a debate for more than l hour, which
consisted of a sort of home made
desire ION the part Of some of the
Brethren) fo rcredit for making the
motion in behalf of the Report.
Bishop L. J. Coppin was presiding
at this meeting and despite criticism
from Bishop Heard on the Proceed
ure proved himself a Veteran and
Master.
Bishop Smith on Platform.
The session of the following days
were of great importance and called
for much strong deating from many
if not all the members. Bishop c. S.
Smith of Detroit in response to an
article recommending his retirement
from the Bench challenged the
Author to write a document to equal
his Congressional Edict At the open
ing of the Convention Bishop Smith
spoke at length of what he had con-
tributed to the Church Discipline.
The Bishop created laughter in tax
ing his seat when he began to step
pertly and said Il challenge the
author of this article to ever step
with such cadence"
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-05-15

more imam any oUnef aSplfdnC is III
to serve his Church in South America.
A Hard Task.
A Bishop in South America is very
much needed. The dark races from
that country are now in this country
asking for colored bishops. The
marked differences in the customs of
the Latin peoples will present many
questions almost impossible of solu-
ton to the man who is to preside
over this proposed diocese.
DR.. AIexander's familiarity with
the languages, customs, and psychol-
ogy of the South Americans, coupled
with his powers of concentration and
his ability to administer and do con-
structive work entities him to the
first place among the aspirants.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-05-15
A Brilliant Scholar.

DR.. Tanner is a scholar of no mean
caiber 1t is said that he is thoroughly
acquainted with the statesmen and
representatives of foreign countries
as well as the creeds of the Church.
The convention will never have any
regrets for giving this Christian
Scholar Worker and stateman what
ever he asks.
The Jasper news., 1920-03-18
rorslephone subseribers.

On account of the increased cost oi
oil material and supplies used in the
maintenance of the telephone plant,
and also the necessary increase In
wages for all classes Of labor, the under.
signed telephone company is compelled
to ask the State Public Service
Commission for permission to increase
the rates for the various classes of tele
phone service at its Jasper exchange
- as follows:
Glass A Rural Service, present rate
$500, proposed rates $500; yearly in
advance.
We have asked that the above pro-
posed schedule of rates be allowed TO
60 into effect April Is, 1920. Each sub
scrihRr is therefore notified that If there
be any objection to the proposed in
crease, that such objection should be
made in writing to the Public Service
Commission at Jefferson City, prior to
the effective date of the proposed
schedule.
Jasper Telephone Co.
3C-2t ID. NJ. Johnson, manager,
The Jasper news., 1920-03-18

is now taking care, have both been
sick with chicken pox but are ct this
time fast recovering. The little ones
are 4 and 2 years Of age, and we're re-
Gently left motherless by the death OF
Mrs. Miller's sister who was formerly
Miss Hattie Beatty.
NMrs. w. s. Lane called on Mrs. Hem
ry Kaderly Sunday.
Almond Quinn visited Ernest Rex
Sunday. AL is now making his home
with his brother.in-law, John Lee.
Mrs. May Lyman and children aud
Mrs. ]. H. Thacker spent Sunday after
noon with Mrs. Ernest Rex.
Elbert Mum and family spent Sun
day with r. 8. Jarvis and family.
William Halle and family, Miss Leila
Boyd, II. J. Corn OF Illinois, and Ralph
Wheeler spent Sunday at the l.. ID.
Boyd home.
Aretha and Corine Wheeler spent
Sunday with Lola Cohroy.
Ralph Hill and family spent Satur::
day with relatives in Jasper.
Jarvis Clark OF Webb City was a
visitor at the r. J. Wheeler home last
week.
Miss Marie Whitesell spent Saturday
and Sunday at the home Of Roy
Woodland.
Henry Kaderly was called last Thurs
The Jasper news., 1920-03-18

Gay to the bedside OF his brother Jacob
Kaderly who is very i'll, at Pensacola,
Okla.
Ralph Rogers and family visited Bub
Beatty Sunday.
e. ID. Boyd and w. E. Stratton spent
Saturday at John Murphy's.
Mrs. w. e. stratton went to Nebras-
ks Wednesday to visit her father.
J. H. Campbell and wife spent Sum
day at Clint Lemasters.
L. w. oglesby, Mrs. t. b. Wright,
Roy Wright, and John Wright and
family Of Golden City, spent Sunday
with w. O. Teter and family,
Floyd Boyd spent Sunday with
George Stratton.
The Jasper news., 1920-03-18
Annual School Meeting.

In compliance with section 10S4I, Re-
vised Statutes 1909, notice is hereby
given to the qualified voters Of Jasper,
County of Jasper, State of Missouri,
that the Annual School Meeting OF said
District will be held at Jasper on Tues
day, the 9Th day of April, 1920; among
other things specified by law, the fol-
lowing will be proposed and considered:
The election of two directors for a
term of three years.
For nine-months' term of school.
For levy of a 40 cents on the hun.
Tdred dollars valuation for school pur-
poses (same as last year.)
For fifteen cent levy for repairs.
Jay Good, District Clerk.
This 10th day of March, 1920.
The Jasper news., 1920-03-18
Epworth League Active.

The Epworth League of the Nj. E.
Church closed an attendance contest
last Sunday night, the Blues winning
over the Yellows by points. The
Yellows will give the Blues reception
in the near future. There were 20 pres
ent at the devotional meeting Sunday
night.
AT a recent cabinet meeting l.. It.
McCune was elected chorister, and
Mrs. Drake, assistant. Miss Ora Wise
man organist and Miss Lucille Scott
assistant. Lookout Committee, Miss
Captola Cavenee, Claude Arner and
Carl Teeter. Social committee, Mrs.
Stella Mayors, Mrs, Dora Dayne, Mrs.
l.. Il. McCune.
The Jasper news., 1920-03-18
LEBANON AND BORDER LINE
Miss AurHnA ARMSTRONG.

MISS AhrHnA AnhidTkONo,
| Mrs. Roy Jones' aud two children
spent Friday night with Mrs. n, ',
stansberEy. and Roy Jones and fam.
lily spent Friday night at the STAINS
berry home. Mrs. Jones and children
leaving Saturday morning for their
future home In So, Joseph.
r, Il. Jones and family aud Roy
Jones left Jasper Saturday evening
with their household goods for their
home in 81. Joseph. Many good wish
es follow them al.
Mrs. Emma Huber and daughter
Mary called AZ Fred Winters Sunday
evening.
| w. 8. Lane and family, who have
rented the r. II. Jones home recently
purchased by Mr. Peck Of Arkansas,
are moving into this well equipped and
modern home.
| 1. o. Patterson has purchased the
George Moore farm, occupied by w. 8.
Lane and tamily the past few years.
Mr. Patterson formerly owned part
OF this farm and at one time lived in
this locality.
Miss Beulah Stansberry spent Sat
urday and Sunday with home folks,
Mrs. Ernest Bilington and little
babe, and sister Miss Opal spent Sum
day evening with Mrs. Ed Clark.
Mrs, @. II. Redmond spent Saturday
afternoon in Jasper with her daughter,
Mrs. Frank Crow, who like many others,
has recently been ''fiu" sufferer.
Loren johnson OF Carytown spent
Sunday with Fred lee.
Elvene Marie is the name OF the
pretty daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Henry
JIaderly now about four weeks old.
Walter Halle and Will Winter took
dinner with George Winter Sunday,
Mrs Sam McGaughey returned from
Northern Missouri last week where she
had been visiting relatives the past two
weeks.
Robert Wolfe and wife were Carthage
visitors Sunday.
Harrison Waltz and family spent
Sunday afternoon at Mrs. Belle Pat
terson's.
Roy Jones and family and H. J.
Stansberry and family spent Wednes-
day evening with Harrison Waltz and
family.
w. s. Lane lost a valuable work
mule one day last week.
Mrs. Sam McGaughey is suffering
considerable pain and inconvenience
from having come in contact with q
pet lamb when it was playfully on the
wGr path, causing her to fall and re-
ceive several bad bruises.
Cleo Halle and sister Miss Rene spent
Sunday evening at the Peter Hickman
home.
Mrs. Hobson and son Everett, and
daughter Miss Veva, spent Saturday
evening at Geo. Haile's.
The Lebanon ladies took in $50 at
the Jones sale. Z.
The little nephews of Mrs. Jess Miller,
Lyle and Loren Bishop, OF whom she
The Jasper news., 1920-03-18
Vast Waste desert.

The great Sahara desert covers the
major part Of northern Africa, consist
Ing Of 100000 square miles--an arid
region as large as, the whole Of Eu-
rope. From 100 feet below sea level
IT rises in one instance to 5000 feet
above, and some of It's elevations are
covered with snow for three months
of the year. Most Of 1t, however, Is
dry. sandy waste, dotted here and
there with nn oasis where "drink"
may be secured. The winds are all
very hot and dry, while rain is almost
unknown.
The Jasper news., 1920-03-18
Renewals and New Subscribers.

-- The following renewals and new sub.
scrbers have been recorded the past
week.
ID p Thomson l. l. Thornton
p J Lang Emery Tiller
Phil Campbell c B Earl
q b Cartwright Mrs G + Merrill
The new subscribers are:
Mrs. Rachel Hackett
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-13
-Blacky the Crow.

house is up, Blacky will sometimes ac- 'tUally walk about in the barnyard, but at other times he is satisfied to sit in the top of a tall tree, far enough away to be out of reach of terrible gun, yet not so far but that those sharp eyes of his can see everything to be seen. Or Blacky flies high over Farmer Browns barnyard, those bright eyes studying ev- erything below.
 This was what he was doing on this particular morning. He had come out of his way a little for the sake of doing it. As he Hoped along rather slowly, his sharp eyes glanced from side to side all about searching for something new There is nothing Blacl1y delights in more than in finding something unfamiliar His memory is as good as his eyes are sharp and he knows instantly when any, thing has been changed or moved about It is sort of game to him and he takes delight in it.
 As he lazily flopped along on this par- ticular morning, he saw nothing unusual until he came in full view of the hen yard. "Huhp' exclaimed Blacky, "that box wasn't in that corner yesterday morning. l wonder what it is for Hello there is doorway in one end. Farmer Brown hasn't any little chickens. He wouldn't keep them in that kind of a oox 1T he had. At least he never has,
 Blacky made a little half circle as he flew that he might see the doorway of that box better As he did so, a funny little head was polSed out and as sudden ly pulled back. Blacky was so surprised that he almost forgot to keep his wings moving.
 .'Graciousr' exclaimed Blacky right out loud. Did I see what I thought I saw, or did my eyes play a trick on me? certainly thought I saw young rabbit, and it looked very much like one of Peter Rabbits children. But how could one of them be in that hen yard? It must be was mistaken"
 By this time Blacky had passed beyond the hen yard. He looked this way and looked that way to make sure no one was watching him. Then he turned and flew back over the hen yard This time he saw nothing but the box. There was no sign that any one was living in it.. Blacky flew to the top of certain tall tree. There he perched. From Farmer Browns he looked like nothing more than a black speck. But far away as he was, Blacky could still sec that box in the hen yard and he didn't once take his eyes from it.
 Presently he saw head poked out en- tirely. All was quiet in that hen yard, Then out of that box hopped half
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-13
Bur gess ssdti@s ssd5ies
 By THORNTON W. BURGESS
BIacky the Crows Sharp Eyes Sharp eyes when rightly used are fine; The truth of this I'll prove by mine.
By THORNTON w. BURCES!

Blacl1y the Crow doesn't miss much. Blacky is one who believes that the more one knows about ones neighbors and what is gclng on around one the better able one is to get the most out of life, hnd Blacky lives up to that belief. Little goes on in the Green Forest or on the Green Meadows or in the Old Pasture or around the Smiling Pool or up at the Old Orchard that Blacky misses. And it is largely because he has two of the sharp est eyes and knows how to use them.
 Now, Blacky is one of those who knows that man is the one who is most to be feared by the little people of the Green Forest and the Green Meadows, so he makes it his business to keep watch of all that goes on among the human folk who live near him. Every day he visits Farmer Browns barnyard. That is to say, he goes where he can see what is going on there Very early in the mosn- ing, before anybody in Farmer Brown s