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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-02
LEGION EDITION

We all know that the solder boys
are to be with US mex. week. There
are to be several hundred of them
here. Newberry will give them coy
dial and hearty welcome and gen
erous entertainment, as she always
Soes on occasions of this kind. New
berry people know how, and then do
the job as it should be done. There
are no more hospitaole people in The
world than these good people of New
berry.
The Herald and News has decided
to issue a special or extra edition of
the paper on Wednesday morning in
time for breakfast, sad this in add
ton to our regular Tuesday and FL
day papers, and this wal be devoted
exclusively to legion matters and ar
ticles pertaining to the organization
and the men who are coming to New
berry, ard it will also contain the Of
hC.al program.
We want to give every man, and
merchant in the county the oppor-
tunity to extend a welcome to the le-
gion, and to tell what he has tc offer
them in the way of things to sell, so
that the boys may know that this is ii
fact the best town and the best coun-
ty in the state. We may not have op-
portunity to see all the merchants
and business men personally, and we
are giving you this invitation to tell
the people and the delegates what
you want them to know. So If we DO
not see you remember that we would
be glad to have you call at the office
and leave your copy for the adver-
tisement, and tell the printer how
much space you desire to take. Near
lv al with whom we have talked have
taken advantage of this opportunity
publicly to extend their greetings t.
the DELEGATES, and also to exploit
what they have to sell. We have ar
ranged to send this special edition to
all of our mail subscribers as well as
have it distributed to the delegates
who will be in Newberry at the con-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-02
News of Excelsior

Excelsior, Sept. 1.-Mr. Arthur
Nichols of near Greenwood has been
on visit to Mr. J. l. Sease's family.
Cotton is opening fast and picking
has been commenced. The crop in
this section is going to be very short.
Some few of our people enjoyed a
trip to Charleston last week.
Mr. Wilbur Shealy has made some
nice improvements around his place
recently.
Rev. F.. l.. Frazier, wife and chill
dren of Lexington county have been
on a visit to Mr. R. J. Crumpton's
family. Mr.. Frazier preached in the
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-02

If the city would Just plow up
these streets on which is now being
put that fine top soil, we would have
some very fine streets. Of course We
know the people who are doing the
Job know great deal more about
working roads than we do, and they
may feel that it is none of our bus
mess, but we have been here good
long time, and then we are an humble
and small taxpayer and feel that we
have a right and a duty to say what
we think, and to say it courteous.y
as we always try to do. And thea
we have seen SO many tons of good
sand and top soil hauled from the
creek and other places during all
these years, but to be carried back
whence it came as soon as the rains
come, that it does make US feel that it
is our duty toNsay this. The city
spent enough money since we have
been here hauling sand from the
creek, but to be carried back there
by the next good rain, to have paved
all the streets in Newberry, and the
streets except the paved ones remain
about the same as they were when
Mr.. Miller was street boss half GEN.
tury ago. To make a good top SOL
road. sor a good sand clay road, the
soil must be mixed, and the way to
do it. is to plow it up. 1t will be bad
for 4 little time but it soon gets into
its own.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-02
ORGANIZATIONS COOPERATE
FOR SUCCESS OF EXPOSITION

Charlotte, n. c., Aug. 31.-Practi-
cally every civic organization in the
Carolnas is cooperating in arouslng
pr,slc interest in the Made-ln-Caro-
!inas exposition, it was announced
today at Offices of the exposition, the
first event of it's kind in these states,
in which more than 200 "home" man
ufacturers will display more than
5000 separate finished articles of
merchandise.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-02

economy. One authority states that
an inch saved in the thickness of the
Portland cement foundation will
mean $4,000 saved for each mile of
eighteen-foot highway built.
Investigation shows that during the
years 1915 to 1920 the price OF bi-
luminous paving materials increased
only 65 per cent while highway labor
increased $50 per cent and the price
of other road-building materials rose
from 80 to $50 per cent. Costs OF
both, labor and materials in favor OF
reduced freight rates. All of this, OF
course, means cheaper highways.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-02

vention, and it will be a good souve-
mir to send home.
We ask the cooperation of the loca.
post and the people of the comman'
ity in making this paper credit to
the town and county, the best in
South Carolina.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-02

That portion of College street from
Main to Friend street should not be
parking street for automobiles. 1t
is too narrow and then there is much
traffic along this street and it is fire.
quently blocked by cars being parked
along here.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-02
Friday, September 2, 1921.

Mrs. Effie Berry of Silverstreet No.
/ left the editor some fine sweet po-
tatoes in appreciation of carrying her
subscription for a little while over
time. The editor appreciates this
kind thoughtfulness. She also left
the dollar to take the paper on six
months longer.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-17

An nndeveoped resource with great possibilities are the be1ang hver Coal fields adjacent to Corova Coal ranking With the famous Pocahontas coal is found here
 We offer to assist the economic development of this re- source with banking service based upon long experience and knowledge of local conditions. .ss ...
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-17

If you change your address, do not notify the carrier boy-report your new address to the offic>.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06
LIBERIA Gets FIVE MILLION DOLLAR

ing on ;onely country road. She
states that two white men met her
ana that one held a shotgun on her
while the other gagged her, and that
both men then assaulted her and left
her. Bloodhounds We're brought from
Crystal Springs and put on the trail
but without success. The affair oc-
Cured near the southern boundary of
Rankin county and the sheriffs of
Rankin and Simpson Immediately
summoned posses and went in pursuit.
Two young white men. filling the de-
scription of the girl, were arrested
but when brought before her she de
clared they We're NOT the parties. Ef-
forts were made to induce her to de-
clare light skinned Negroes assaulted
her She denied this, however.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06
Negroes Request
King George to
FreeI Ir e | a n d

New York, Aug. Freedom for Ire
land. emancipation for Egypt ana In
dia and prevention of future race wars
by the use of his influence were asked
of King George of England In cable
grams sent to Buckingham palace to-
night by the second annual interha-
tional convention of the United Negro
Improvement Association.
Another cablegram was sent L"
Eamonn de Valera, president OF the
Irish republic" pledging the organiZa-
tion's assistance in securing freedom
for Ireland.
President Harding was advised by
telegram that he had the best wishes
of the Negro race. which pledged Its
full support to him and the govern
ment in the cause of justice.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06
SEIZED AS sPEEDER; STEPS ON
GAS; FLEES WITH $4,000 IN
LIQUOR.

Winchester Va, July 19.-An auto
mobile carrying 100 gallons of liquor.
worth approximately $1,000, bound
from StaWton. VA, to HagerStown'
Md. was in custody of local police to-
day but ut an opportune moment the
driver, George Robinson, colored,
Hagerstown, shot the gas" and by Il
circuitous route eluded his purSuerS,
who fired as he sped away.
He was. however, caught mt the
West Virginia line, brought back and
fined $50 for exceeding the speed
limit and resisting arrest.
Meanwhile authorities believe, Rob
inson and alleged confederates changed
automobiles and officers lost all track
of the liquor.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06
Collected $2,24S for
Tulsa Riot Victims

The National Association for the Adj
yancement of Colored People. 40 Fifth
avenue, New York, today announced
that the receipts to date of its fund for
the relief and legal defense of the Tul-
sa riot victims amounted to S2,24S.SI
In connection with the announce
ment that funds were being distrlbut-
ed through II local committee of the
association in conjunction with the
recognized Tulsa Colored Citizens
Committee. the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored Peo-
pie issued IL warning to the public
that frauds were being committed by
people travelling over the country and
soliciting funds, alleging that they
were working for the relief of the
Tulsa riot victims.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06
NEGRO DELEGATES WERE Ac-
TIVE IN LONG GSHOREMEN'S
CONVENTION.

Buffalo. y. Y.-Colored delegates
were influentially active in the bien-
niaI international Longshoremen con-
yention which held its session here on
July 11th. There were siXty-fiVe dele
gates from the South and fifteen from
the North. and the eighty Negro votes
were always an important factor in the
deciding of various issues before the
body.
There was absolutely no sign of col
or line distinction. so that there was
no necessity for the massing of the
colOred men as an individual unit. nut
throughout the session there was evil
dence that their opinions and utter
onces were given the most respectful
consideration.
Several of the most important COM
mittee appointments were given 10
them. and in this capacity their work
was of great value.
In the election of officers, the race
was given recognition, T. b. Woodland
of Port Arthur, Texas, was elected as
sixth vice-president, and Henry Gil
Iespie. also of Port Arthur, Texas, was
elected as twelfth vice-president.
Among. the strong delegations at
tending the convention and taking an
active part in the deliberations, was
the New Orleans men, led by a. Work
man of 1882 Cleveland avenue, New
Orleans, president of Longshoremen
p. L. Il. A., local 231, first vice-presi-
dent Gulf coast district and treasurer
Central Labor Union. Other members
of the delegation were ]. 5. Solomon
< p Local $40: 7. A. Robinson of
273O Pension street. +. Williams OF
1909 South Liberty street, and f. L.
Chinn.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06
MOSAIC TEMP
LARS CONVENE

Little Rock. Ark, July 23.-The
quadrennial convention of the Mosaic
Templars Of America, founded by the
late John +. Bush, and known as the
"AHnion Dollar Fraternity" closed
here Friday. More than $500 dele
gates were present, and 10000 visit
ors were attracted by the meeting.
The report of Chester L. Bush, son
of the founder of the organization, and
successor to his father rs National
Grand Scribe and Secretary, disclosed
IL growth almost parallel in the his
tory of fraternities in this country.
Bush's report showed the assets of the
organization to be S1,032, ,9S1. 80, while
the liabilities amount to $465500O.
More than 10000 members have been
taken in within four years.
Because of conditions in the South,
the officials of the organization asked
the National Grand Lodge for author
ity to move the headquarters and sell
the properties of the order in Little
Rock. Led by Peach Jordan, State
Grand Master of Arkansas, the dele
gates granted the authority asked for
by unanimous vote. No steps will be
taken towards removal at present, but
the officials are now in position to pro
tect the monies and properties of Il
vast concern built up by colored peo-
pie.
The reports of the National Attor-
ney General. Scipio \. Jones; of the
National Medical Director, DR.. J. C.
Thornton of \. +. Bush, Monument
Secretary, and of J. II. McConico, Ma
tional Auditor, We're all accepted by the
delegates without much debate.
Some idea of the growth Of the in
surunce idea among colored people was
had in the law passed authorizing c.
f. Bush to issue policies up to and in
Guiding $1,000.
Chicago was favored by the commit
tee of management for the convention
of 1925.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06
National Association
for tn e Advance
ment of Color e d
People Rights In
Justice to COlOred
Soldiers.

HE National Association for the
Advancement of ColOred People,
Il with offices at 40 Fifth avenue,
New York, through its National Secre-
tary. james Weldon Johnson, today an
nounced the receipt Of Il letter from
the adiutant general of the War De
nurtment of the rectification of let
ter in connection with the diShonorable
discharge of Arthur X. Bird, Il colored
soldier of Company l., 5Sth infantry.
According To Mr. Johnson'S state
ment, Arthur X. Bird. ON Feb. l, 1921,
upon the solicitation of IL recruiting
sergeant ut Providence, X. l., re-en-
listed Ia the army after having been
honorably discharged recently from the
15Gth Depot brigade, colored organ
izntion. Mr.. Bird called the attention
of II clerk that he had been erroneous
Iy listed MS IL white man. The clerk
changed his designation under the
heading race" to ''cOlored.' MIR. BIRD
is of such fair complexion as to be cas-
iIv mistaken for Il white man. In spite
of This correction. Mr.. Bird was sent
TO the 5Sth infantry ut Camp Lewis,
Washington Upon arrival ut the camp
he found that the 5Sth infantry was
white organization and again notified
his commanding officer that he was not
II white man. He was thereupon as
signed to special duty.
Later, Mr.. Bird was dishonorably
discharged. the reason being assigned
MS fraudulent enlistment In April
this case was referred to the National
OFFICE of the National Association for
the Advancement of COlOred People,
after Mr. Bird had been unable to Sc
cure correction of the error.
After an investigation of these cir
cumstances connected with the enlist
ment of the soldier. it has been deter
mined that he WAS erroneously dis
charged on the date and at the place
mentioned. Upon request, Mr.. Bird
had forwarded his discharge certifi-
cafe TO this office, which certificate
has been cancelled, and in lieu there
of. certificate showing that he is Ell
filled to be regarded as having been
honorably discharged the military
service has been prepared and for
warded this day to him.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06
AMEN! EDUCATE
THE PREACHERS.

New York City, y. July 30
Preachers who derive more pleasure
and enjoyment from their sermons
than do their congregations, were dis
cussed last Sunday by Rev. DIR. Henry
sloane Coffin, pastor of the Madison
Avenue Presbyterian Church at the
second session of the midsummer con-
ference for ministers i'll the Union
Theological Seminary. DIR. Coffin
said that "the greatest curse of the
country today is uniforming preach
ers," and he proposed remedies for
ministers who teach congregations.
nothing.
People are staying away from
church because they learn nothing
he said They hear things that they
already know. Many congregations
are bored because they can predict he
forehand what the minister is going
to say.
with the same minister and the
same congregation 40 Sundays in the
wear it is necessary for the minister
to be informative and interesting.
Many ministers and many pastors
preach from hand to mouth and do
not know on Monday what they are
going to say the following Sunday.
The weakest point is that preachers do
not go deep enough. The main func-
tion of the pulpit is to teach facts.
Some sermons are predigested food
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06
Negro Athlete Closes
COmmendable Col
lege Career AS
Broad Jumper

Cambridge Mass, July 2I.-Edward
O. Courdin, Harvnrd's Negro athlete
who set new worlds broad jump rec
ord of - feet. 3 inches last Saturday
has closed his college athletic career
with an all-round record of track and
field proficiency surprising that of any
man who ever wore the crimson. His
ability is shown in list of the marks
ie has made in actual competition:
1OO-yard dash, Q - seconds.
22O-yard dash, ~ IL seconds.
44O-yurd run, - II seconds.
Broad jump. - feet, 3 inches.
High jump, ) feet, . inches.
Running hop, step and jump. - feet,
3 inches.
.Javelin throw, 40 feet.
~ Discuss throw, 40 feet.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06
Ku KluX Police Force
to Be Discharged

Oklahoma City, Okla. July 20.-De-
clurng that he had information that
80 per cent of the members of the
Oklahoma City police department be-
Ionged to the Ku KluX Klan, Mayor
Holm c. Walton directed Chief Glitsch
to investigate and to discharge every
policeman who does not Immediately
resign from the kan
The mayor stated this information
came from private detectives employ
ed To investigate this invisible en-
pire.'
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06
Texas Ku Klux
Against HO0ch and
Rum Hounds

Conroe. Texas, Aug. 1.-Two hun
dred white robed members of the ku
Klux Klan. led by horseman carry
ing the Stars and Stripes ana another
bearing the fiery cross of the ORDER
paraded here late "Wednesday night.
The impressive ceremony was given
an atmosphere of warning by banners
declaring that gambling and bootleg
ring must stop and that 1--WE want no
mulatto children"
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06
NEGRO STATE
LIBRARIAN FOR
WEST VIRGINIA

Charleston. w. Va. July 2S.-The
Judges of the Supreme Court here have
entered a vacation order appointing
j. \. jackson. Negro. rs state librar-
ian, in succession to. Gen, Benjamin
IL. ONley. whose term of four years
expired ON July l.
Librarian Jackson has been con-
nected with the court for many years,
also serving as assistant librarian, and
the judges personally knew his fitness
for The position. He gave bond imme-
diately and entered upon his duties.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06
SMOKER BY THE
DENVER COLoRED CIVIC
ASSOCIATION.

ON last Wednesday evening, after
the transaction of the regular busi-
ness of the Denver COlored Civic As
sociation. the meeting was turned over
TO the entertainment committee which
had arranged for the regular BIG
MIDSUMMER SMOKER and pro
gram. Mr. w. r. Herndon, chairman
of the committee, presided, and intro
duced the speakers who participated.
Mr.. Herndon was at his best and
started the flood of oratory with Il
most eloquent and timely speech. Mr..
C w. Buford, the veteran race leader
of Denver, was introduced and read
the Grafton by Mr.. Horace y. Haw-
kins. Jr.. who choose for his subject
"a SQUARE DEAL FOR THE Ne
GRO" Mr. Hawkins was awarded
first prize for this able Grafton in Il
contest, and the members who were
present and heard it read We're highly
pleased.
The great effort of the evening was
made by Rev. Father u. f. Johnson
u. D., of Springfield, ILL.,, who Is visit
ing friends in Denver where he for
merly lived.
Father johnson made Il marked i'm
preston upon the association by his
eloquent and impressive speech.
Speeches We're made by Messrs. ]. {.
Cooper. c. w. Buford, l. c. Mckenzie,
Il. X. Price, c s. Cary, T. ;. Rector
Thos Campbell, VIM. Russ and Others
a large attendance of the members
were present, and enjoyed the excellent
luncheon prepared by Mr.. Russ, chair
man of the luncheon committee.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06
WANTS ASSAULTED GIRL TO SAY
NEGROES DID 1T.

Meridian. Miss, July 3O.-Later IN
formation from Bell Pine ha''Ni''
county where IL criminal assault oc-
Cured on ii young woman
some, of the inaccuracies in the pun
lished statements The young woman
was only 16 years of age ana not 1o'
&c o;,,an ont Her father is Il MINIS
20, Tho Young lady had been on
visit the day before to friends lew
miles from her home and was return
ing to her home alone Saturday morn
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06

yXTASHINGTON. July %. - The
w American government is prepar-
ing to loan the Republic of Ii
berio S5.OOO.0OO to prevent valuable
concessions from falling into the hands
of the British or French, according 10
Secretary Mellon in his testimony De
fore the Senate finance committee.
The legislation necessary to obtain
tho consent of Congress for the au-
voncement of this sum has alreauA
heen formulated. a bill Is Ill 'lle
hands of senator Penrose, but he Will
nor formally offer it until he has con
s,lted the State Department throus"
which negotiations for the loan I"Ne
been conducted.
Mr. Mellon denied that an agree
mont had been reached to deler pay
,nent of interest on the BRUSH ueo'
fifteen wears. He said reports Ill Lon
don and New York to this erect "ei'
..vhollv unfounded and absolutely li-
,,,n,ai,oI,Ie" He added that tlle
Treasury Department is not eh'er''''''
ing such propoSllloh'
1t is probable that Secretary fiusi'e'
will he called before the finance com
mittee in connection with the relullu
inc, ,f tbe foreign indebtedness. MI
HUGHES advised the judiciary conlilii'-
fee several weeks ago, when an lnN
tio,tion of the foreign loan sltuatloh
was being made, that many features VI
tbo co,resnondence with other nations
should not be published WITHOUT ''''
consent of these governments.
Little progress was made III reluilo,
ino motrer. Secretary Mellon VIII
oo,,,a hafore the committee next MOL
dav and continue his explanation ol
the situation. He promised TO prins
additional documents that are sougl'
~, tho committee if they can be To-
Gated.
The matter Of the contemplated 'o''"
to Iiberiu was laid before the cohi-
mitree by Senator Watson oil lilu'"i"'
IIo stated that he learned OF the pro-
nosed advance while conferrlnS yes
+ord,v with Secretary Hughes. ne
asked the secretary regarding the Po'
600 600 credit heretofore estlDllshe''
here in favor of Liberia. lie was III
formed that the credit remains lhl"''
excent for Il disbursement to defraS
+he evnnnses of the Liberian delegates
70 the peace conference at PARIS
The revelation surprised most oil 'i'e
,o,,,,ri+rae If was recalled that a con-
mission from Liberia recently Visile''
Washington seeking loan but the ilii-
nression prevailed that it had been ue-
MED by the administration.
"If we do not advance S9'ooo'ooo 10
Iiherio TO safeguard commercial inter
ests in that country" Senator WATSON
added. Great Britain and France Will
1t is purely a business proposition anu
one that is recognized by the St'ie De
portment as absolutely necessary
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06
Harding Requests
Authority to Loan
Liberia $5,OOO,O 900

Washington, Aug. Legislation au-
thorizing payments to Liberia under the
S5.OOOOOO loan to that country pre-
viousIy arranged for, was asked by
President Harding Monday in II letter
transmitted to the Senate. An accom-
panying letter from Secretady Hughes
said Il "moral obligation" rested on the
United States to make this loan.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06
PENSIONS FOR
FORTY-FIVE NE
GROES GRANTED

Nashville, Tenn, July 26.-The Ten
nessee pension board, now in session
here. has granted pensions of so II
month to forty-seven Negroes who saw
service as cooks or body servants III
the Confederate army. E'ghty-five ap-
plications for pensions were filed b.!
others.
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06

LET all of our Den
yer citizens and their
visiting guests be out
full bloom Tuesday
evening, August 9th,
at the CITY AUDI
TORIUM, and witness
the greatest event of
the season, given by
Hirm an Commandry
The Colorado statesman., 1921-08-06
tIIlIIIy

No. 20, Knights TempIars. Morrison
orchestra in full.