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The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-27
DENVER COLORADO, SATURDAY. NOVEMBER u 1920

pronounce the Randalls most agreeable
host and hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Hopkins enter
tanned number of friends at Sunday
dinner on Nov. 14th.
Mr.. Charles Tolson entertained last
week with one of his elaborate dinners
to host of intimate friends. Those
who Were fortunate Ia attend voted
Mr. Talson to he the most gallant host
In Wyoming
Mrs. VIII Iocbnctt is ill.,
Mrs. j. \. Jones entertained nj dim
ner. The guests We're Mrs l.. b.
Mayo aud G. H. Hhn. Mrs. Mayo
read the thirty-scvcnth Psalm.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-27
CHEYENNE. WY0t
NEWS

A Il n meeting of the Civic League
~ of ColOred People on Nov. lSth
an unexpected criticism of rent
profiteers was made by Clarence !.
Toliver He stated that in Il certain
locality, dilapidated houses, containing
from two TO four rooms, were being
rented at Il charge of from $50 to SS0
pcr month, and he recommended that
federal authority be asked to learn
why such extortion is practiced. Mr..
Toliver also stated lac was aware OF
number of labOrers who could not
move their families to Cheyenne be-
cause of certain rent profitecrs. FIT
teen dollars per month would be high
rent for any of these houses where
the excessive charges are made. The
criticism of rent profiteers was heart
lily endorsed by the members. No ac-
tion was taken, but it is Il matter that
is being carefully considered by those
who have interest in the social and in
dustrial welfare of our race.
Follows list of newly elected of
ficers of the Cheyenne Civic League
of Colored People: G. $. Stacker,
president; Charles Horn, vice presi-
dent; Clarence ]. Toliver, secretary;
Frank McCombs, assistant secretary:
De Nlnrge Toliver, treasurer; j. ii.
Moss, sergeant-at-arms Rev. j. NJ.
Endicott. chaplain. The official terms
of these Officers expire on May 81,
1921. The public is welcome TO all
meetings of the Civic League. Mem
bership is solicited. Those who are
interested in racial upiift and civic
pride should sign up now.
Messrs. Randolph Butler and George
Durey came up from Denver to ''set
up Royal Arch chapter and com
mandery. These eminent gentlemen
We're the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Randall during their brief visit and
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-27
WHAT The NEGRO
THINKS

What does Il Negro think rs lie picks
fof his sailor have been shot or burned
in II riot at the polls in Florida that
The white men of the community have
taken up arms and are hunting down
the other Negroes of the place? He
reads that II Negro was refused the
privilege of voting because there was
no record of his having paid his poll
lax. Angered, he went away and then
returned and shot two Of the election
officials. Any fair-minded Negro will
admit that even If the man was being
cheated of his vote he had no right to
kill. But this same reader will not he
able to see any justice in I'M imme-
diate carnival of murder. If he turns
over the pages he will read that in
BeXar county. Texas. one white official
shot another white official in n quarrel
to decide who would he presiding Judge
of the precinct. But he will not read
that posse has lynched the murderer
and is now hunting down all his rela-
tives Occurrences like this must re-
assure any Negro, who has been lulled
by election speeches, of the SoundncsS
of his confirmed belief that freedom
and equality in America do not yet
apply to him.
He will feel maddened and ut bay,
assailed and cornered and embittered.
But who can blame him If he does!
And some time. when he is i'll n mood
like this he may pick up II recent book
on "'rhe New SOUTH by Holland
Thompson, and read that: "rhe ordi-
nary Negro apparently does
not think much of the problems of the
future. though no white man is likely
10 know precisely what he does think.
Probably the great majority
of Negroes more nearly realize their
ambitions than do the whites. They
do not aspire to high position, and dis
elimination does NOT burn them quite
as deeply rs the sometimes too sym
pathetic white man who tries 70 put
himself in their place may think"
And yet no white man who tries TO
put himself in Negroes place can fail
to perceive certain of those "nmDl- |
lions" He surely can't avoid seeing
that Negro wants happiness and
safety and mt least us much freedom
ms the white has to realize his ambi- |
tions. He doesn't want 10 be shot or
burned for the crimes of another Ne
gro. and he doesn't want to be hunted
~ an animal is hunted This must be
what Negro does think
San Francisco Cali and Post, Novcm- |
ber >. 1920.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-27
MISSOURI GOVERNOR APPOINTS
NEGRO coMMISS SSIoN.

jefferson City, Mo, Nov. 15.-Gov-
ernor Frederick u. Gardner, of Mis-
souri,, has recently appointed Negro
Industrial Commission. whose duties
are outlined by the legislature as fol-
lows: To discover, ferret out, survey
and recommend remedies, educational,
moral and industrial, for the better
Inent of Missouri Negroes. Principal
y. c. Bruce of the Bartlett Agricul-
tural and Industrial School, of Dal-
ton, No, has been elected as chairman.
Prof. Robert S. Cobb, Cape Girar-
deau, Mo-, who for Il number of years
has been successful teacher and who
also, served as an army "Y" secretary
in the recent war, has been elected
secretary OF the commission with of
fices and clerical force at the state
capitol, jefferson City.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-27
kU kLUx KHAN ORGANIZATION
INVADING NORTH?

New York, Nov. 2.-Ku KluN Klan
is to be organized in New York City.
1t will be branch of Il nationwide
organization which is now being secret
ly formed in the South.
This Information is contained in Il
letter received here by II New Yorker
from the Imperial Palace of the In-
visible Empire of the knights of the
Ku Klu Klan, Atlanta, Ca" The let
ter was signed by Edward Young
Clarke, Imperial Kleagle."
I'VE expect to start an organization
of work in New York state in Novem-
ber," the letter reads. 'We have in
mind about 300 men in New York City
whom we expect to honor by bringing
into the initial organization in New
York City.
According 10 the writer. letters have
been received by him from Maine,
Illinois, Missouri and California. re
questing that organizers be sent to be-
gin work there. Men of southern
origin only are to be considered as
eligible for membership in the xxx.
The necessary interrogationS for
membership are numerous, including
queries as to age, birthplace, educa-
tion, religion and questions like "Do
you believe in the principles of pure
Americanism?'' DO you believe ia
white supremacy in politics?"
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-27
INDIANS TO ASK FULL
CITIZENSHIP BY LAW

St Louis, Mo, Nov. 1S.-Enactment
of federal legislation ito grant citi-
zenship without reservation to mem
bers of their race will be urged by the
Society of American Indians, accord
ing to delegates to the ninth annual
conference, which opened here Tues
day.
Every tribe in the United States is
represented in the society, it was as
serted, and delegates from virtually
all are expected to attend.
AT present, delegates said, approXi-
mately 100000 Indians, representing
about two-thirds Of the population of
the race in this country, are not citi-
ZeuS.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-27
BANK, FOUNDED BY WOMAN,
MAKES RECORD.

Richmond. Va, Nov. 19.-The St.
Luke Penny Savings Bank. of which
Mrs. Maggie l.. Walker is president,
has just completed its seventeenth
year. At the end Of its first year IT
had resources amounting to Sl3,oou:
During its existence the bank has PAID
its Stockholders $4,000 in dividends
and sol 900 in interest to depositors
If has now resources amounting to n
half million dollars and undivided
profits and surplus totaling $1,000. 1t
is the only institution of its kind in
the country founded and controlled by
n woman.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-27
MAY BE coURT-MARTIALS
OVER HAITI KILLINGS

Port Au Prince, Haiti, Nov. IS
The United States naval court re-
sumed its sittings Tuesday. 1t is prob
able that II dozen marines will give
evidence relating to charges of individ-
ual violence toward natives.
Major Jesse f. Dyer, judge advo-
cate, returned Monday from Cape
Haitien and other points, where he
went to round up witnesses who had
been ordered to report here.
Although officials are silent, the cor
respondent learns that the naval court
is gathering evidence ON which it Is
likely several court-martials will be or
dered, some Of them ON charges of
murder committed last year.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-27
WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA NEWS.
seen tonight

Mr.. Albert Bardain of Esparto, Cali
fornia, gave five-course dinner on
the evening of November 9th in honor
of his mother and Mr. VIM. Ramus,
who became his stepfather the TWEEN
tieth ultimo. The dinner was served
in the Esparto hotel. The table was
beautifully decorated with chrysanthe-
NUNS. We often see n table set up
with beautiful silver, but at this din
ner the table was set up with beauti-
full gold. Col knives, forks, spoons,
salt and pepper stands and butter
plates. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Ramus, Mr.. and Mrs. o. H.
Earl, Mrs. j. r. Muse, Masters Milton
Miller, Harvey Earl and little Miss
Helen Earl of Woodland; Mrs. NJ. f..
Gather, Miss Thelma Gather and Miss
Sadie Clay Of Esparto; Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Hays of Sacramento, and the
host Bardain, who spared no pains in
making it pleasant for his guests.
Miss Nadine Redmond has returned
after a few days visit with Miss Sadie
Clay in EspartO.
Rev. Muse has returned from Wis
ALA, where he attended the Northern
Baptist convention last week.
Mr.. Miles Keith has returned after
two months absence from town in the
country.
The Second Baptist Church had a
great meeting Sunday morning. The
pastor preached stirring sermon, sub
ject. 'The Harvest Indeed Is Plcnte-
ous, but the Eaborers Are Few" At
this service Brother VIM. Keith united
with the church.
Sunday evening tile pastor preached
another inspiring and impressive SER
mon. subject, Rejection of Divine
Life" At this service the largest at
tendance of young people that has
been for some time, and the choir fur
nished splendid music
The choir, under the leadership of
Mr. ]. H. Wilkinson, will give grand
musical entertainment Tuesday even
ing of next week.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-27
RELATIVES FIGHT TO
STOP $4,000 WILL

Brooklyn. n. V, Nov. 19.-The will
of the late Hannah Taylor, who died
at her home, 800 Cumberland street,
July 10. 1919, leaving an estate of over
$4,000 to Frank IL. Gilbert, proml-
nent business man and Y. NJ. c. y,
worker, will be upset if her relatives
have their way, for action was begun
before Surrogate George W. Wingate,
Nov. .. The relatives claim that Mrs.
Taylor was under the influence of Gil
bert Gilbert has been very fortunate
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-27
FOURTH BANK OPENED BY
RICHMOND CITIZENS.

Richmond, Va, Nov. 19.-The Com
mercial Bank x Trust Company, con
trollcd by members of the Race, opened
its doors to the public here recently.
and is located at $40 North Second
street. This is the fourth bank owned
and controlled by our people in this
city. The new institution will event
uully have the added feature of trusts,
and will be the only company of its
kind in the city and one of the only
two in the state.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-27
Treaty Violated.

government has had cause for bitter
complaint against the American min
ister and the American treaty Off
cials. Often when | protest against
IA decision relative to our relations
with the United States the American
minister and financial adviser sent to
the state department at Washington
declarations they declare to have come
from me personally, but of which l
have not uttered a word.
''The treaty." said the president,
has been violated and not carried
out because Haiti has been under the
oppression of the American minister
and financial adviser. There is need
of minister, wise and enlightened,
and l believe an investigation would
clarity the situation. The minister
and adviser have sent to Secretary
Colby declarations alleged to have
come from me, in an attempt to infer
that Haiti is not keeping her obliga-
tions."
President Dartiguenave said that
the most serious question related to
the civil control, because it precluded
the carrying out of the treaty. IN
1915 Haiti bitterly complained against
the minister's methods in an attempt
to attribute wrong motives and sug-
eested the consolidation of the posts
of minister and adviser, asserting that
the want of tact had caused much dis
rress in Haiti.
Burden of Complaint.
The burden of the presidents conf
plaint was against the civil admins
ration, as he declared the marine adj
ministration, except for occasional
lack of Judgment on the part OF the
Junior officers, was good. There were
faults of occupation, which could not
be prevented but of late there had
been desirable Improvement.
The president was emphatic in de-
claring himself regarding the minis
ter and financial adviser. lie spoke
slowly in order that there might De
no mistake. He mentioned no names.
However, he expressed the firm be-
lief that a congressional inquiry was
necessary in order to amplify the
Testimony taken before the naval
board of inquiry.
He declared that Haitians had not
publicly protested against the marine
administration, though there were
many ugly rumors which We're inves-
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-27
RACE NEWS varisas vssisrso s,arss. msn

in getting bequests, as it may be re
membered that the late Mrs. Fischer
of Fleet place left him the bulk of her
fortune after leaving $1,000 to Sloan
Presbyterian church.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-11-27
.ORT AU PRINCE, HAITI, Nov.
10. - President Sudre Dartu-

ORT AU PRINCE, HAITI, Nov.
10. - President Sudre Dartu-
guenave, in statement at the
pnlace here Saturday, declared that if
America desired the Haitians to con-
slider the Haitian-American treaty on
II basis of independence it would be
necessary to hold a congressional in
vestigation of the civil functionaries
of maladministration, of high handed
ness and misrepresentation by the
American minister here. The presi-
dent, who is highly educated and a
much Travelled man, said:
''That is emphatically the first step
toward clearing up the present situa-
lion.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-12-12

a last few convulsivo Kicks. The
fliyver disappeared down tho road
IN a cloud Of dust.
We gathered about the limp little
form. Hugh held the black ana tan
head and rubbed tho bOuy little
body In an attempt to restore him.
II was no avail, IA few quick drawn
brcaths and Skcct was dead. 1t was
"a pathetic sight to So" the four
standing there Ia u line likc go many
steps of stairs Iig tears strcamed
down FITS little round face. They
HWoro their vengeance as th"y stood,
In inverse proportion to their siZc.
liig Tom said ~ was a noiRhbOr's y
car, and swOrc he was going to Hex
The driver the next time he saw him.
Hugh swUrc ho would nave him ar
rested. Jewel declared that he was
going TO tear down cYcry'fcnCo that
he owned. and little Iit between
Hobbing brcaths sworc most violent
ly That he was gun'cr borrow Tom =
gun IN the morning and 20 over
and kill him.
IL was n sad little group that
trallcd along that lonely road to-
wards tho light shining from their
home, bearing tho body Of Skcct
bet Hcon them.
During the following days | heard
no accounts OF murder IN the neigh
burhood. and was satisfied that Fits
threat at least had not been carried
out.
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are infrequcnt. Here, he explains
IL another reason for divorce
proctor. II all attempts at recon.
ciliation are futile. the proctor can
use his efforts in finding "A new and
more suitable home for them. 10 Is
apparent TO the judge in such cases
that regardless ~ which farcnt is
given custody Of the children, they
VIII not be given love or proper at
tcntIon.
Physical cruelty is seldom cited
as "A cause for divorce" Judge Cole
says. "Thorc are rare eases In which
II is shown But the average man or
woman of today--and especially the
mcn--are not inclined toward beat
ing their wives. But cruelty may
assume another form. II may be
mental cruelty And let me say that
to infliCt mental cruelty IL worse
than administering physical cruel
". Suppose a husband. whose wife
had tried diligently to make home
and promote happiness, would some
day suddenly inform his wife that
he had found someone else for
whom he cared moro, and then
command his wife to get n divorce
Immediately. Can you imagine any
form Of physical cruelty that would
be moro cruel than this"
Judge Cole is I'm favor OF any
common sense plan thaat Will reduce
the number OF divorces But hC
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-12-12
SCHOOLSOFT TRADE
UNIONS PROSPER
Union Labor Realizes the
Value Of Popular \
Education.
GIVE NIGHT CLASSES
Opportunities Extended to
Workers and Families to
Make Up for Losses.

CHICAGO. Dec. 1l.-Orgsnizcd
labor's interest In educational facili-
ties of It's own, illustrated by the au-
thorl2ition of a committee by IN"
American Federation OF Labor to
study the possibilities OF central
labor university. Is evidenced In the
formation OF trade union CollcgcB'
In a number OF the large cities OF the
country aud elsewhere in other cdu-
cational enterprise, according To
Charlcs II. Stillman. president OF the
American Federation OF Teachers,
In New York city he SAID IN"
ladies' garment workers union had
secured the cooperation or the board
of education IN providing school
rooms and teachers and had sup
piled a number Of lecturers OF their
own. More recently. he added, va
rious unions there have united In de-
veloping this educational work on
larger scale.
In Chicago the schools committee
OF the Chicago Federation OF Labor
and the educational committo" OF
the Women'a Trade Union league
are cooperating with the board OF
education holding classes once
week at the rooms OF the offices OF
the Women's Trade Union league
Tho board of education supplies the
teachers. with the exception or ms
public speaking teacher, who ~
University of Chicago professor ana
not on the public school payroll
BESIDES public speaking, pariiameh
tary law, essentials In English. anu
short stories constitute the material
offered.
''The Increasing interest In the cs-
tabiishmont OF labor colleges Is
very hopeful sign In this recoDstruc-
tion period" Mr.. Stillman said
"Thcre is the most urgent need for
trained civic and industrial irtclli-
gence. Organized labor has always
recognized this as Is shown by its
vigorous part In the creation ana
development OF our public schooi
system. =.
But hundreds OF thousands OF
workers have been presented py
economic reasons from continuing
their education as far al they de-
sired. The night school classes OF
the public schools partially meet inc
situation for large numbers. out
often tho special subjects ana char-
acter of instruction needed can be
provided only by the workers then-
selves, In cooperation with members
of public school. college and univers-
ity faculties.
Courses In English, literature.
public speaking, history (politicai
and industrial) civics and citizen
ship, labor legislation. history OF the
labor movement, economies. mathe'
mates. sanitation and social ny
giene, have proved most In demand
'sThe movement has already dem
onstrated not only that labor VIII
extend this educational work under
It's own auspices, but that tho pub
lie schools will broaden their edu-
cational facilities for adults to help
meet this growing demand"
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nizcd In every other statc--a CON
picN situation exists.
As the Kansas divorce laws arc
similar TO those 81 Oklahoma, pro-
viding for II period Of six months
probation. those who wish to be re-
married before the lawful time has
expired fight shy OF that common
wealth
Judge Colo estimates that Of all
divorce suits tried IN his court. at
least so per cent of those involved
In the cases have been In the Divorce
courts previously Some of them
have been In his own court.
Homeless marriages are blamed
10y Judge Cole for ~ large percentage
Of divorces. Couples are married
without serious thought OF tho fu-
iurc. They live In light housckcep-
ing rooms or in rooming houses, with
no tie to bind them to "a home lifc.
Privacy IL only partial--they have
but little time 20 themselves. There
Is not the incentive to connubial hap
pin.ss that comes from home owner
ship no realization OF their duties
Of citizenship OF responsibility as
property owners. The result ~ fire.
qucntly a state OF chaos between man
and wife. Responsibility builds
character and promotes loyalty to
family. And loyalty to family IL the
factor that would. II universal, make
divorce courts unnecessary.
Ninety per cent OF the cases tried
by Judge Cole ar" Childless mar
rtagcs. Children exert a greater In
tluonCc In preventing divorces than
any other element. no asserts. In
most OF those cases In which there
arc children, they are the object of
contention. Frequently n suit that
II childlcss, wuull pass uncontested.
IL turned into "A hot legal battle be-
cause Of the desire OF both husband
and wife for custody OF the chill
drcn--something impossible. Neither
VIII acquiescc To separating the chill
drcn or to n division of their time
between parents after they are di-
vOrced. Both parents love the ba =
bics even though the husband and
wife hold no affection for each other.
Each IL financially able to care for
the children.
AZ Judge Cole dec'arcd--"Thcre's
the rub" We're it not for the ap-
parcntly unrcconcil.Sle aversion to-
ward each other OF the parents. har-
mony might be returned to the lit =
tie family through the agency OF the
children.
Occasionally there IL n case in
which the children are given little
or no consideration by the parents
but, Judge Cole, says. such cases
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does not favor tho adoption OF radi-
cal measures. He believes thcr'
are some cases In which a divorce
n Justified. and that IT should be
granted.
when 81 is plain that the hus-
band and the wife loathe and de
spisc each other ! do not think II Is
lust 10 force them TO continue to
live together" he says. Perhaps
by legal separation, both OF them
will in the years to come. find some
one with whom they can live more
htpnilv But am satisfied that
many divorces are now granted that
should be refused. II is Impossible
for the Judge 10 investigate. each
case. believe "A proctor would be
of assistance In reducing the num-
Der Of divorces"
Y Judge cole. as well ns others who
come in frequent contact with tho
workings of the law, Is not entirely
sure Of the status OF those who are
divorced in oklahoma and who are
remarked In an adjoining state
within six months and who imme-
diatcly return to Oklahoma to live.
Whether they are legally welded,
or whether they are guilty Of adul-
terry under the Oklahoma statutes Is
a matter 20 bo determined by the
criminal court Of appeals, he SAYS.
\ cnso OF this nature came up
during the war. Marie White had
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self to sleep In front OF wagon
wheel with the very natural conse-
quences. BY the last OF August only
tho runt remained, and anything
that he now lacked in body was
amply made UP for In voice. had
become accustomed to the deep bass
bay OF Josh's pack, but to anyone
who enjoyed quiet sleep, the mourn
ful yap OF this lone stripping as II
floatcd up to me on those warm
summer nights. was something not
soon to be forgotten, ON more than
one occasion I lay awake wonder
ing why fate had not managed to
include him In the bag that went
to tho river.
You-may anticipate the Joy I cx'
perienNbd when Josh found u sale
for this canine king. The fact that
1t was the four Toalson boys with
whom no had completed negotia
tions, and that he would undoubted
ly drive shrewd bargin. worried
mo not even little. What ap'
pealcd 10 me was the good five mil'
that separated the Toalson plac,
from mine.
Just what passed in exchange foi
the runt, or Skeet as they now
Christened him. i do not exoctlS
know. 1t did. however. include some
half dozen bushel OF oats smuggleo
from the feed ben, the small amount
OF pocket change belonging to the
four at the time, an old halter for