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Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18
HAITIAN GOVERNMENT /
/ WANTS INVESTIGATION
BY U. S. OFFICIALS
(By the Associated Negro Press,

(By the Associated Negro Press)
Port Au Prince, Haiti, Dec 1871
President Sudre Dartiguenave hal
made a direct and emphatic appeal
to the people of the United States fol
congressional investigation of "maq
administration, high-handedness and
Misrepresentation by the American
minister and those civil functionarieI
who are intrusted with the execution
of solemn treaty agreements betweel
the United States and Haiti.
He said:
my regret at this juncture is mol
that the treaty is being viola bu|
that it is not being carried O; Thu
reason it is not t.eing carried out il
because the Haitian government il
under the oppression of the Americal
minister and the American financial
adviser.
III the American government and
people wish the Haitian speople d
consider the treaty as the startinI
point of their true independence, il
is necessary that a congressional com
mission come to investigate the Amer
lean treaty functionaries, and therl
must also be wise and enlightened
American minister here.
THAT is emphatically the first stel
toward clearing up the present situa
tion.
From 1915 to this day the Haitian
government has had cause for bite
complaint against the Americal
treaty officials. Often when 1 protes
against a decision relative to our rela
tons with the United States, tn
American minister and financial ad
wiser sent to the state department a
Washington declarations they declar
to have come from me personally, bu
of which have not uttered word.
This is done for no other reasol
than to prejudice the state depart
ment and to confirm Washington il
their error that my government doe
not wish to keep its engagement.
ION similar occasions these tw
officials have caused much distres
to my government"
"And you believe a congressions
investigation would clear the air?
was asked.
President Dartiguenave answere
emphatically:
Il believe so. There has been
lack of cooperation. You are a gres
people. l beg you to be kind to Ii
tie people"
Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18
RELATIVES CONTEST
WILL OF AGED WOMAN
CBy the Associated Negro Press)

(By the Associated Negro Press)
Brooklyn, N. Y, Dec. 16.-Several
relatives of Mrs. Hannah Taylor, 72,
who died at her home, 392 Cumber-
land street, on June 10, 1919, brought
a contest before Surrogate Wingate
and jury in the Surrogates Court
to break her will Under the terms
of the will the bulk of the estate,
which is estimated at $4,000, is left
to a stranger, Francis H. Gilbert.
Testimony revealed that when the
will was drawn up Mrs Taylor was
a helpless paralytic, having suffered
stroke Of apoplexy three days pre-
vious. She could not speak, and, ac-
cording to a witness to the will, sig
nified her wishes by blinking her
eyes, raising her left forefinger and
shaking her left knee. This system
of communication, it was said, had
been established ty DR.. Cecil Mac
Coy. DR.. MacCoy is alleged to have
aided the old woman in making a
cross at the foot of the will.
The contesting relatives allege the
old woman was not Of sound mind,
and that she was under the influence
of Gilbert and fearful of opposing
or offending him. when she made
the alleged will
Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18
LIBERIA EXTENDS WELCOME
TO. AMERICAN NEGROES

(By the Associated Negro Press)
Liberia, Africa, Dec. 16.-American
Negroes would be welcomed as immi-
grants in Liberia, the black republic
of Africa, says the Rt. Rev. w. H..
Over, African Episcopal bishop of Lii
IBERIA. The Liberian government Of
fers liberal land and commercial
grants to all blacks, he says, but the
Liberians are fusing concessions or
citizenship to any whites because
they would rather see their country
develop more slowly than to lose any
of the liberties which have made Lii
IBERIA the pride of the black race.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18
CLUB NOTES
By Marion Noble

Mrs. Milton Lewis of 800 Monte
yuma street entertained the Charity
club Friday afternoon, December 10,
with a three-course luncheon. Many
ladies were present and all were de-
lighted with the charming manner in
which they were entertained. Mrs.
Rildie Phoenix of Los Angeles, Cal,
and three other visitors were present,
all of whom became members. En-
couraging remarks were made by the
visiting ladies and we were indeed
pleased to have them with us.
We are sorry 20 note that dear little
Mildred Jones, the club mascot, is
seriously ill at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. ]. Jones, 1916
East Jefferson street.
So many have asked and want to
know what the Charity club is doing
this winter. l will say that we do not
wait until winter, we are feeding the
hungry, giving clothing to the needy,
taking care of the sick and burying
the dead whenever an opportunity
presents itself and such cases are
brought to our notice
Last summer, Mrs. Walker, presi-
dent of the club, took up a young man
who was in a dying condition and to
whom the city and county had re-
fused to give succor, administered to
his wants, supplied place for him
to stay and had our own DR.. Hackett
render medical assistance to him.
After his death she went about to
secure a decent burial for him. Thus
you may see we are working when
other clubs have disbanded for the
summer.
Last Christmas Mrs. Thomas E.
Campbell, wife of our popular gov
ernor, asked the Charity club to send
five Christmas stockings to that mum.
ler of boys of our race who were
then at the Industrial School at Fort
Grant We prepared the five stock
ings and sent them along with those
prepared by Mrs. Campbell and other
ladies for the boys of their race. In
asking the Charity club to send these
stockings, Mrs Campbell said she
wanted the Colored boys to feel that
they were remembered by the people
of their own race as well as by the
philanthropic people of the other race
We intend to send stockings again
this year, but have not learned the
number of Colored boys at the school
this season.
Space will not permit me to tell all
this club has done, but from time tC
time l shall recount some of the good
deeds which the Charity club has done
and is doing. More anon.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18
PASADENA, CAL,
BY Mrs. H. L. Collins

Mrs. Walter Bell passed away in
this city on November IL at the home
of Mrs. w. H. Randolph, 353 North
Vernon avenue She was member
of the S. NJ T's and that order had
charge of the funeral arrangements.
She also was a member 81 the A. M.
E. church, loyal Christian woman
loved and respected by ALL The
funeral was held from the A. NJ e.
church and interment was in the local
cemetery. She leaves a husband, one
brother and host of friends to mourn
her passing.
Mrs. Lester mother of Mrs, Ethel
Moss, passed away on Wednesday,
November II, in Needles, Cal. and
the funeral was held in that city.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18
APPRECIATION SHOWN
COLORED HERO BY
RESCUED TENANTS
(By the Associated Negro Press)

kD9 lllC AoSOCiaNth 4NC6lO ACOCJ
Brooklyn, N Y, Dec. ia letter
of appreciation and thanks has been
received at the postoffice building in
recognition OF the prompt action of
Letter Carrier Andrew Van Keuren
in saving from disaster by fire the
occupants in Sterling Place. The let
ter. which is signed hy one of the
tenants, reads:
"In recognition of the quick think
ing and prompt action of Letter Car
rier Van Keuren, which probably
averted catastrophe on behalf of
the owners and my fellow-tenants, /
wish to report his spendid conduct at
a fire that occurred in the apartment
house at 495-499 Sterling Place.
while making a delivery Of mail
at the above address he discovered
blaze in the basement. His first ac-
ton was to see that a fire alarm was
turned in; after which he aroused
twenty families occupying the build
ing, some of whom were still abed, by
knocking upon their doors and ring
ing the bells He then calmly went
on his way delivering mail.
"As a type of the man who knows
what to do in an emergency and does
it as a matter of course, Andrew Van
Keuren is worthy of note. l wish to
congratulate you on the possession Of
such an employe, and hope his career
in the Postoffice Department may be
signally successful"
A copy of the letter. which was
signed Ly Roger A. Mcdonnell, was
forwarded to the letter carrier, and
with it commendation by Postmaster
Walter c. Burton. At the same time
he was awarded plush case contain
ing five IS gold pieces from the resi-
dents of the apartment house. The
case was suitably plated with the
name. date and cause of the sending.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18
$I,OOO,OOO Cash PAID
BY COLORED PEOPLE
FOR WAREHOUSE SITE
(By the Associated Negro Press)

(By the Associated Negro Press)
Chicago, Dec. 16.-Dr w. w. Lucas,
who has been associated with the Co.
operative Society of America for some
time, has just. been promoted to the
position of assistant general superin-
tendent. This places DR.. Lucas in
charge of the work for our group in
Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Wis
consin, and eventually the whole
United States.
The business of the organization is
growing by leaps and bounds in a re-
markable manner, according to DR..
Lucas. In an interview DR.. Lucas
said: "This organization is doing two
great things, it is furnishing the solu-
tion to the high cost of living, and it
is demonstrating the brotherhood of
man by giving our people an even
chance with other races"
Continuing, he said: No other or
ganization in the country, made up of
the people OF all races, is giving US a
finer opportunity. We have increased
our capital stock to $1OO,OOO,OOO. We
have recently purchased great ware
house in Chicago at the cost of ST.
100000 cash. We own a great prod
ucts company that manufactul es for
ty-one different products.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18
NORTH PREPARING
TO fight KLU KLUX
(By the Associated Negro Press)

(By the Associated Negro Press)
New York, N. Y, Dec. 16.-With
the reincarnation of the Ku-Klux Klan
in the South growing at alarming pro-
portions, according to reports sent out
from Southern cities, steps are being
taken in the North to combat it.
Fenton Johnson, leader of the Re-
conciliation Movement, has issued the
following statement:
"The Ku-Klux Klan has no place in
American life, either in it's old state,
where it was camouflaged under what
was erroneously purported to be high
ideals, or in the renovated Klail. With
it's activities noticeable Iii jackson
vile and other Southern cities just
before the recent election.
'"The Ku-Klux Klan is the beginning
of American bolshevism and am
sure that the better element of the
white race frowns down upon it. AS
a counter-irritant, the Reconciliation
Movement was established, not only
for the racial ills but for all social
evils of the day. The spirit of coop
Grafton between both races and cap
ital and labor all working together
to make America the greatest nation
of all ages, would wipe out of exist
ence every bolshevistic movement,
Ku-Klux Klan, I. W. w or any other
menace to civilization"
Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18
TUCSON

The Mt. Calvary Baptist church
held a rally last Sunday and each
member came forward and placed five
dollars on the table. The morning
and evening services We're full OF
gospel fire. Subject for the morning
service was, "The Pearl of Great
Price" Subject of the evening dis
cussion was, "Haman and Mordecai."
Discussion and services conducted by
Rev. Cicero c. Simmons. The rally
was indeed a success and the money
will be added to the building fund.
An old fashioned Love Feast was
held last Friday night at Prince
Chapel A. M. E. church, the Rev. ].
H. Allen, presiding elder, officiating.
Rev. ]. H. Humphrey, formerly pas
tor of Mt. Calvary Baptist church, is
reported seriously i'll at this writing.
Mr. E. ]. Richardson has a fine list
ing of city property for our people.
He will sell you a home for a small
payment down and the balance in
small monthly payments. 1t be-
hooves all enteprising men and
women of our race to buy home now
while they may. Mr.. Richardson also
is an employment agent and has a
number of jobs open for men and
women He also writes all kinds Of
insurance. Give him your business
and show race pride.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18
Marine CORPORAL
KILLED 8 HAITIAN
PRISONERS, charge
tBy the Aggoeiated Negro Press

(By the Associated Negro Press)
Port Au Prince, Haiti, Dec. 16.-
A direct charge has been lodged
with the United States authorities at
Washington that one Freeman Lang.
formerly a marine corporal. killed
three Haitian prisoners at Hinche in
1917. This was Thought out before
the court investigating the activities
OF American marines in Haiti by
Adolph Bourgot, a former native act
ing corporal, who testified as wit
ness of the alleged killing. Bourgot
testified that the killing took place
at the end of an attack by insurgents.
The men killed by Lang were prison
ers and were shot by him in revenge
for the attack, which had been re-
pulsed with considerable loss of life
on the part of the American marines.
Testify Others Killed
Lieut.. Col. Hooker told the investi-
gators of the January attack on Port
Au Prince, when sixty-six insurgents
were killed. He declared the attack
had been to bolster the bandit cause.
Col Louis Little testified that the
only complaint he had received as
field officer from President d'Arti-
guenave he had to be incorrect. The
president charged that beside the rA-
warranted killing that a drunken ma
rine had assaulted a Judge.
Harris Lifschitz, a Russian, testi-
fled to seeing two killings H. the oe-
cupational force, but was indefinite as
to dates, places and names. The in
vestigation will be continued for sew
eral weeks. 81
Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18

MIR. Rice is the former proprietor
of the De Luxe Hotel at 35 South 2nd
street which few days ago was rem
dered unfit for occupancy by dis
astrous fire that originated in
garage nearby and which played
havoc with several adjoining build
ings.
Just an ordinary man." is what H.
H. Rice terms himself, but the people
of Arizona, particularly of Phoenix,
in looking over his accomplishments
under the most adverse conditions,
consider him one among the extra
ordinary" men of his race.
Four years ago. after business re-
verses in the east, Mr.. Rice landed in
Arizona at the little town of Toltec
with only Sc cents in pocket. All the
money he had in this world He was
fortunate enough to own in addition
to this Sc cents, two pair of overalls,
one suit, a pair of good shoes, hat and
other necessary wearing apparel to
afford change. He secured job on
ranch by signing a contract with
the owner to work eighteen months
for the sum of $3.50 and with further
stipulation that he make no visits to
Phoenix during the period of the con.
tract
Mr.. Rice staid with his job on the
ranch the full eighteen months and
then came to Maricopa, Ariz., where
he secured a jeb trucking baggage at
the princely salary of $95 per month.
He managed to secure extra work at a
hotel for which labor he was given
his board and lodging free of cost,
thus enabling him to save practically
all of the $95 paid him by the railway
company.
He remained with the job at Mari
copa only few months, leaving that
place to seek better opportunity in
Phoenix. He was here only short
time before the opportunity presented
itself in the form of chance to buy
the furnishings and lease of the De
Luxe hotel at 35 South End street
This he did with alacrity and con
Quoted the place until few days age
when he was driven out by a disas
trous fire.
Two years ago Mr. Rice was mar
ried to Mrs. Anna Brown of Flagstaff
Ariz., and today a happier married
couple cannot be found anywhere
Immediately after his marriage he sci
out to secure more desirable place
for his wife to live than in hote
and through the agency of Mr.. M. H
Shelton, our popular real estate
dealer, he secured a home, corner
Monroe and 18th streets, by making
only a small payment down. The
original purchase price was $4,000, OF
terms of $3.50 cash and $25 per month
He now has clear title to this prop
erty and is planning to erect a row
of brick apartments facing Monroe
street. He also has made consider
able improvements on the place, thu
enhancing the value of the property.
Mr.. Rice attributes his partial sue
cess" as he calls it, to nothing NOR
than downright honesty and attention
to business While he conducted tn,
hotel you could always find him ''ol
the job" day and night, and with
smile and a pleasant word for every
one He also believes in helpini
others as is attested by the way b.
has come to the financial assistanc
of many ambitious and deserving
young men right here in Phoenix
Aside from his property holdings
Mr.. Rice has built up an enviabl
reputation with the merchants an
hanks Of this city by his straightfol
Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
WAS INTRODUCED
BY INDIANS, AYERS
(By the Associated Negro Pres

(By the Associated Negro Press)
st, Louis, Mo-, Dec. 16.-The Indi-
ans, long before the advent of white
men to America, had a league of ma
tions" to prevent war and allowed
suffrage to women, according to Miss
Jane Zane Gordon of Los Angeles,
Cal, descendant of the Wyandotte
tribe. She is a delegate to the con-
vention Of the Society of American
Indians in session here. The league"
dissolved, she said, on the arrival of
the whites. She said the leagues"
officers were nominated by the
women.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18
"OWN YOUR HOME" is
CHICAGOANS' SLOGAN
(By the Associated Negro Press

(By the Associated Negro Press)
Chicago, Dec 16.-An ''own your
home" association has been organized
and is planning the upbuilding of a
fortya-cre subdivision in what is to
be known as the Albert Park addition.
which will front in S. Kedzie avenue,
south Of Marquette Park. William
Fetzer, former manufacturer, Of
Springfield, ILL.,. is head of the ssso-
citation.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18
MARCUS GARVEY said
TO BE LOOTING The
TREASURE OF LEAGUE
tRy the Aggociated Negro Press

(By the Associated Negro Press)
New York, N. Y, Dec. 16.-An in
vestigation which was started several
weeks ago by the opponents of Mar
Gus Garvey in his organization affect
to have discovered that Garvey and
his heutenants are looting the treas
ury of $500 a year. 1t is expected
that the matter will be threshed out
in the courts.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18
$4,000 UNCONVENTIONAL
SCHOOL FOR BAPTlSTS

(By the Associated Negro Press)
New Orleans, La, Dec. 16-Dele-
gates to the meeting of the first dis
trict Baptist Association received ia
vorably proposal for the construc-
tion of a $4,000 UNCONVENTIONAL
school here.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18

If the profiteers and not the hens
that lay the dollar eggs were to get
it in the neck there would be more
public satisfaction.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18
OLDEST WOMAN IN ALABAMA
QUALIFIED TO VOTE HARDING

(By the Associated Negro Press)
Tuscaloosa. Ala, Dec. 16.-Rosa
Ann Tarrant aged 1O7, is the oldest
woman in Alabama to qualify to vote
Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18

About the only objection to autd
mobile price reducing is that it mai
increase the number Of car buyer
who cannot afford the upkeep on
car.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-12-18

Now that the price of bread is
down, father can make the dough go
farther.
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For Sale.

New Cisterns. Will take
old cisterns in exchange on
the purchase price. Also tin
cutters for sale.
A K. N. WILKES,
Centreville, La.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-11-25

Flour per hundred ..-.-.------.$5.5O
Best quality heavy blue overalls per
uair $3.50
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-11-25

C. G. Forsberg was a business call
er at Bottineau last week.
Ole Crogen attended the auction
sale at Newburg Saturday.
Messrs. Alfred Wall, Ed. HOLIDAYS,
Leonard and Selmar Mork were call
ers at Bottineau Tuesday.
A number, Of people from Carbury
attended the surprise party at Andrew
Hanson's Saturday.
Misses Bella Kornkven and Anna
Haugan visited with relatives at Bot
tineau Friday.
Messrs. Albert Dravland, Oscar and
Edwin Moen we're county seat visitors
Tuesday.
Miss Mabel Tessem and Mr.. Edward
Ronnie are visiting at the Landa hotel
this week.
Mrs. J.. E. Orke and daughter Doris
arrived from Whitewater, Mont, on
Wednesday to spend the winter with
MI. and Mrs. Jacob Gorder and fam
lily.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-11-25
Bottineau County Bank
BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA

Miss Amelia Poirer returned home
Monday from Los Angeles, California
where she spent the past six months
Miss Poirier reports visiting with for
mer Bottineau people, among whom
are the LIE Sage, Juneau and Gagnon
families and reports them all we'll
and happy.
LOST-Between Forestry State
Normal School and my home an en-
graved, circle, gold pin with a red
set attached to inside edge, has COM
non clasp. A gift from my Sunday
School class. Finder please return
to me and receive reward.-Alice
Nordstrom. If.