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Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
By w. H. A. MOORE


Any effort which attempts fix Woodrow Wilson's place
IN American history at this time will fail The place that many
of us have in mind for him be too low may
high The forces that put him into the foreground
the crucial periods the life of the Republic have something
of their intensity in spirit being urged to stua
ons of normacy reshape our viewpoints and soften
judgments And yet it would extremely difficult mat
ter to trace to his administration the origin of any constructive
practical bit Of atecraf Exceedingly eloquent its presenta
ton of socaistc mpuatons the administration of
president has been woefuy heatng its appca-
uon of principles to the nexorabe egence of the
flood of presenday social inclination distinct temper of
internatonashe internatonalsm which brings wider
quantance with the customs qualities character and social
stamina of the scattered varieties of social organizations thru
out the wodhas within the range life experience
and futtering and fumng frantic
tons MIR. Wilson has not iumned pathway I dare not
question his ability to do but certainly have unques-
toned right to point to his failure this connection Failure
however is not always unaing sign nonachevement
Pechance the times ripe for action they
for preachment Mr. Wilson fully justified in leaving
solved tantalzng and reprovokng. 1t is real pity
cannot dssocae the race problem from the prob
lem For stressngy impressive worlds social prob
lens stand presence escape equally impress
fact that be nationally and compact before
safely take the responsibilities binding
ona relationships An intelligent progressive Negro zenry
IN the state of Georgia clearly related healthy
development of American ideals than improbable
Christian Armenia from the prntabe Moha-
medan Turkey Mr. Wilson admittedly incapable lifting
himself out of the the social
Interpretation of the organic impulses of the purpose Deo
Hence statesman, he failure estimate
cannot be accepted justly final Yet the temptation very
strong remember that the largest figure history of the
Repubc-ncon firmly to his high place because his
fame the bed social emancpaonthe verv
soul Of the ues being Democracy However, may not add
my extreme desire that Woodrow Wilson's last days may
best and longest?
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12

Yet the greater of the people who make up community,
most especially the reformed magnify this issep and
Now him Cor her) in his true light" AS if to
say all their years of good living a show
About the most uncharitabe thing under heaven is
attempt and destroy reputation which has
built by of right living Why not spread mantle Of
sympathy him her who has thus been caught off their
guard help them get again their bearing?
He that without sin cast the first stone These words spo
by the Savior of years just today
they then How many Of you goody repro
bates who crying out cruelty cruelty those who
measure to that standards Few if Then why pretend
be pure and holy when it history that your past life
smells high heaven and yet you ready crush the life
out of any who may make wrong step? The Christian
way live to lift the fallen and help those distress For
undisputed truth that many Of repu
taons when brought into the sunlight of pes publicity would
melt like the drifting before the rays of midday In
these facts it behooves al of be mercfu and
extend a helping hand to the errng
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL
portland, Ore, Advocate)


The above words have recently forcby our minds
when and hear people who claim be religious pure
and righteous trying to crush others who have committed
against society How many of them same
perhaps worse And be only by luck they not
caught Some have been caught many changed
towns perhaps their dirty msdeeds have forgotten
the long This being true people of that all
others should be mercif those who But not So for
usually these reformed reprobaes the most severe critics
Men OF that type usually hold their highest when
they hear OF scandal and the pull
them the ghtest AS example here Portland we have
exgambling housekeepers jail BIRDS who have been
mstresses OF bawdy houses and said
done time in penal institutions and others every old timer
knows who have lived open adultery city and some of
them have since married and leaders church and
society And view of the hard struggles they had to make
IN order to get back the right track when they resolved
to go straight they should be among the last cr
CITY, cruelty to those who have taken step downward This
class especially should at all times mercy and chance
for every one who There bad as
well as good all of These opposing character
to be nearly every life still there are scores of
and who from childhood guard over the
bad in themselves and by dgent wachuness sacrifice
and suffering, kept under subjecon SO far as
society is concerned they have lived exemplary life
But in unguarded moment they may make misstep
and This is the exception and the rule their lives
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
NATIONAL BUSINESS LEAGUE
WILL MEET IN ATLANTA, GA.

(By The Associated Negro Press.l
Atlanta, Ga, March 10 Reuben
Black and Charles A. Shaw have re-
turned from a visit to Principal Mo
ton at Tuskegee with whom they
practically closed the arrangements
for the meeting of the National Busi-
ness League which conyenes in this
city during the month OF August
next. An industrial exhibit is to be
the chief feature OF the convention.
This exhibit will include models Of
Negro inventions, samples of manu-
factured goods, agricultural products
and live stock. The local committee
promises many surprises for the oc-
casion.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
TOILET PREPARATIONS

PATHS BRAZILIAN Toilet Luxuries
may be secured from her Arizona
agent, Mrs Ella Barker, 1926 East
Washington street, Phoenix, Ariz., by
mail or by calling at her home. Fol-
lowing are a list of the articles
handled; Patti Special Perfume,
$125; Patti Beauty or Cold Cream,
68 cents; Patti Day or Vanishing
Cream, s. cents; Patti Night or
Bleaching Cream, 6S cents; Patti La
Traviata Powder, 6S cents. The
powder comes in three shades,
white, flesh and brunette. In order
ing, be sure and state shade de-
sired Mail orders filed promptly
Mrs. Ella Barker, 1926 East Wash
ington St., Phoenix, Ariz. Phone
1886.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
PRESIDENT HARDING WILL BE
ASKED TO PLACE A NEGRO
IN HIS OFFICIAL FAMILY
(By The Associates Negro Press.)

Washington, D. c., March TO- -
President-elect Harding is to be
asked to name colored man for a
place in his cabinet So far as can
be ascertained the place has not
been selected by the influences that
are seeking to have Negro named
to be member Of the new presi-
dents official family nor is it known
who the petitioners have in mind to
fill the appointment should Mr.
Harding see fit to mention a colored
man in this connection. The air is
full Of rumors, but that is all.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
WATCH PHOENIX GROW

FOR SALE 1S-room apartment,
coming business property; $12,5OO;
$4,000 cash. Will rent for $50 per
month.
Three small houses, lot 100x100 Ft.,
$3.50 cash, $40 per month.
Fine lot, palms, fruit, date palms;
$3.50; $3.50 cash and SIS per month
Also business chances at Acre City
for Blacksmith shop, Furniture store,
Hay Grain and Feed; will assist the
right man to secure his stock.
NJ Fl. SHELTON,
215 West Washington st.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
KLU KLUx kLAN GIVEN
FREE HAND IN SOUTH

Raleigh, N. c.. March 1O.-A peti.
ton signed by Dr.. J. L. Peacock,
president Of Shaw university, the
Rev. J. w. Lyon, L. M Cheek, Chas.
R. Frazier, DR.. George E. Evans and
other prominent colored citizens
failed to prevent the holding Of a
Klu Klux Klan meeting in the city
auditorium last Friday night In
declining to issue an order restrain
ing the Klan, Mayor Eldridge gave it
as his opinion that no trouble would
ensue from the meeting and that any
order or prohibition would be in the
nature Of interference with free
speech The meeting was held and
no trouble has followed in its wake.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
CLUB NOTES

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BY Marion Noble
Members OF the Oddfellows Lodge
entertained their wives, mothers and
sweethearts on last Thursday evening.
was the guest of my husband at the
reception in honor of Peter Ogden Day
which is an annual affair." While there
was no special program, several in
teresting speeches were made by mem
bers of the order, also by Mrs. A B.
Scott who is a member of the House
hold of Ruth and by Mother Silvers
who painted a beautiful word picture
Of her So years as a member of the
Household in her home town Last
but not least. Mrs. Hudspeth gave a
humorous recital, BE Loyal To Your
Wives" which brought down the house
Covers were laid for Sixty guests and
a splendid menu was served. The list
included, cold chicken, fruit salad, de
viled egg sandwiches, ice cream. cake
and punch
Dear reader, I am going to take up
the work Of the various clubs again
and shall be pleased to receive any
information concerning the meetings
and doings of the clubs, and shall meet
with you from time to time.
We are pleased to note that the Col
ored Women's Charity Club has be-
come a member Of the Welfare League
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
OF LOUISIANA
SAYS THAT He Is a
FRIEND OF NEGROES

Icy The Associated Negro Press.)
Baton Rouge, La. March 1O.-Gov-
ernor Parker has expressed a desire
to help deserving Negroes OF the state
wherever they show signs Of needing
and deserving help. He has expressed
admiration for the progress the Ne
groes have made in all directions dur
ing the past so years and accounts
himself friend of the Race.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
SCIENTIFIC AGRICULTURAL
TRAINING TO BE GIVEN
TENNESSEE FARMERS

s(By The Associated Negro Prsss.)
Nashville, Tenn, March 10.-Ten-
nessee is to lead in a general South
ern movement to give Negro farmers
scientific agricultural training. Other
Southern states have signified a will
ingness to join hands with this state
Leading men and women here feel
that success will attend the effort
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12

PIANO TUNING AND REPAIRING
EXPERT PIANO tUn!ug aad repairing
Also cleaning AM polishing victrol.
as cleaned and repaired and all
small musical instruments. Players
and Electric 4 speciality All work
guaranteed Twenty years expert
ence. John Brown the piano tuner
and repair man. Residence, sos S
5th avenue Phone 4648
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
Church Of God

Corner Fourteenth street and Madi-
son, Elder L. L. Britton, pastor.
Residence, 1907 East Jefferson. Sun
day school at 10 a. m Preaching at
Il a. m. and 1880 p. m. Services also
are held on Tuesday and Friday
nights Of each week, beginning at
7:30 o'clock.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
c. M. z. Church

Corner Seventh street and Jefferson.
NJ Thompson, pastor Residence, 112
South Seventh street. Phone 1864
Sunday school at 10 a. m Preaching
at II a. m. and p. m. Epworth
League at $3.50 p, m. Teachers
meeting every Tuesday night. Prayer
meeting every Wednesday evening.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
MOTION PICTURE HOUSE
TO BE BUILT. BY PROMINENT
cOLORED MEN OF DAYTON

(By The Associated Negro Press.)
Dayton, Ohio, March 1O.-Jefferson
Roberts and Moses c. Moore, local
Negro business men, are planning to
build and operate a motion picture
theater for colored people Land has
been purchased for the purpose and
the building is to begin very soon.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
Second Rantist churoh

CorAer Fifth street and Jefferosn.
Z. D. Green, pastor Residence 1909
East Monroe st. Phone 2767. Sunday
school at $3.50 a. m. Preaching at Il
a. m. and p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6 p. m.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
CHURCH DIRECTORY
A. M. e. church

Corner Second street and Jefferson.
T. ]. Sanford, pastor Residence, 113
South Second street. Phone 61S
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching
at II a. m. and p. m. Christian En-
deavor at 6;15 p. m. Prayer meeting
Wednesday night. General class
every Sunday at 1915 p. m.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
KENTUCKY COLONEL LEAVES
REQUESTS TO SERVANTS

Louisville, KY March 10D Mar
Gus Lindsey Cooper, prominent
physician who died here recently,
left six bequests Of sl00 each to his
colored employees. Two others re-
ceived a life interest in 20 acres OF
farming land.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
Antioch Raptist Church

q East Madison street (upstairs) .
c. A. Gilmore, pastor. Residence, 429
East Washington. Phone 2643 Sun
day school at 10 a. M Preaching at
II a. m. and p. m. b. Y. p U. at
$50 p. m, Prayer meeting Wednes-
day evening.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
TRANSFER AND EXPRESS

II YOU WANT a load of wood or
kindling; want your trunk moved
or want any hauling done, call 1880
and ask for Geo. NJ. Finley, the
Transfer Man. Stand, II South
Fourth st.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
PoRo SPECIALIST

Having completed a course in Hair
and Scalp Treatment, shampooing and
facial massaging, l am prepared to
give the Pore System of hair and
beauty culture. Graduate of the Poro
College of st. Louis, Mo. Mrs. J. E.
Gault, 1717 East Jefferson st. Phone
S3OS.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
COMPANY ORGANIZED
BY SOUTH CAROLINA NEGROES

Spartansburg, S. c., March 10
Negroes Of this city have organized
the woodward Trust and Loan com
pany with capital of $4,000. The
company was organized by L. H.
Woodward and will engage in the
handling of real estate.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
ARKANSAS PROVIDES
AN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL FOR
CONVICT COLORED Rows

icy The Associated Negro Press.)
Little Rock, Ark, March 1O-An
Industrial school for Negro convict
boys was provided for by the legisla-
ture last Friday. Representative Ebel
OF Hot Springs was the sponsor for
the bill.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Harry Lyles, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned, Katie Lyles, administra
trix of the Estate of Harry Lyles,
deceased, to the creditors of and all
persons having claims against the
said deceased, to exhibit them, with
the necessary vouchers, within four
months after the first publication of
this notice to the said ADMINISTRATIVE
at 1907 South 5th Ave, Phoenix, Ari-
'zona, the same being the place for
the transaction of the business of
said estate, in said County of Mari
copa.
MRS. KATIE LYLES,
Administrative of the estate of Harry
Lyles, deceased
Dated at Phoenix, Ariz.' this 29rd
Gay Of February, 1921.
First pub. March 5, 1921.
Last pub. March 26, 1921.
Mr. Harding is very sorry, for look
where he will, he cannot see twelve
,,,;11;n., soI-
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12

AUTO TRANSFER and delivery SER
vice. Phone 5132 and we will be
there like flash. VIM. Stein, the
rapid transfer man.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
cHiRopoplsT

MISS MoLLIE MORRISON, Scientific
Chiropodist. All ailments of the
feet carefully treated Corns, bun
ions, warts and ingrown nails re-
moved. VIII call at your home if
desired. Phone 1888. Parlors, 515
South Second Ave.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
Grace Raptlst church

S22 South Montezuma avenue. ]. H.
Jones, minister Sunday school at 10
a. m. Preaching at IL a. m. and 1880
p. m. Everybody praying.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12

sHAMPooIEG AND MAssAcINe
We are prepared to care for, men as
we'll as women customers and special
lze in Manicuring, Hairdressing, Sham
oooing and Massaging. Five years ey-
gerience in the business Phone 1242
.or appointment Mrs ~ j. Jones
t19 East Washington.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12

FOR RENT-Neatly furnished room
for one or two gentlemen. Apply TAO
West Grant ST.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12
Hot Barbecue

Barbecued meats of all kinds, hot
tamales, cold drinks, ice cream and
candy. Special orders for barbe-
cued chicken and squads. Phone
1850. w. W. Washington, prop.
1913 East jefferson Street.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12

Mr.. Harding is very sorry, for look
where he will, he cannot see twelve
million jobs.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12

FOR RENT-Large comfortable room
for gentlemen Right on the car line.
Apply 1910 e. Jefferson street
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12

FOR RENT-Two rooms for light
housekeeping. Suitable for two men or
for man and wife. Apply 11O7 So. 5th
avenue.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12

Neatly Furnished room in private
home Gentleman only Call after 4:sO
p. M Phone 1928.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12

FOR RENT-Large front room in pri-
vate home. Suitable for man and wife
or two gentlemen. Apply 1912 East
Jefferson street.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-12

:: MRS. HoLT's EXPERIENCES !:
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-08-12

comparable to the creation OF the
whole coal mining industry OF today
10 produce alcohol we tulSt first
have available suitable raw material.
If il ulIite ont of the question TO tnake
large quantities of fuel alcohol from
food materials. such as grain ana po-
fatoes. Possibly wood may be the fu-
ture source Of alcohol, and reforesta-
tion Of waste areas the means of sup
plying the wood.
Lastly. it is probable that necessity
will ne the mother OF invention in
methods of utilizing fuels. Present en-
gines and devices for c|arburet!on viii
modified in such Il way thar where
we now drive Il car 10 tn 20 miles on a
Ut gasoline. we shall later be
only with 70 to 40 miles. The
chemist will he called upon to study
what happens within the engine cylin-
dprs and to ind means Of producing
more sulutary results.
Let us not allow he momentary
o%versupply of gasoline to blind us to
real situation. The cooperation
scientists. commercial interests, pub
lie and government is needed for the
successful solution of the problem.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-08-12
Motor Fuel is
Real Problem

a decline in the domestic production
OF petroleum.
On the other hand, the use of auto
mobiles. tractors, trucks and gasoline
engines is becoming more general. To-
day the total number Of registered
an almost unbelievable increase in the
short period of rs years. What is
more, the number is still growing, and
will probably exceed 13,OOO.O0O within
Il few years.
Where are we to get the fuel to run
this vast number of cars?
The quality of market gasoline will
not change greatly in the next few
years. at least not until the auto1no-
tive engineers perfect devices that will
line satisfactorily.
In spite of the fact that for several
years the United States has produced
tWo-thirds of the worlds oil. we have
recently been dependent upon foreign
of supply of crude oil. Eighty
ittf tttlt pi tslt NbIlt - pi - ttltNillilptl
in this country. In 1920 our imports
were 10000. 600 barrels. or 20 per cen
of our domestic production. This oil
came largely from Mexico. As the
years pass. the United States viii be-
come more and more dependent upon
imports Of petroleum. This viii mean
higher prices and therefore neceSsitare
efficient utilization once the oil
is in this country.
Other Sources of Fuel.
What other possible sources Of fuel
are there? Much has been heard of
Shale oil and of alcohol. Neither Of
these commodities will be important
as motor fuels until many far-reaching
developments have taken place. The
development of a shale oil Industry on
a scale sufficient to furnish large guam
titles of motor fuel is an undertaking
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-08-12
CHAPTER TX.
Perond,s Cafe.

A thousand questions were upon my
vet when she appeared. wrapped from
head to foot in a r%aincoat, | asked
nothing. Tie pressure of her hand
on my arm guided me across Broad
way. into the quieter streets beyond.
1t was a dark. cool night. cloudy but
without rain. and we walked rapidly.
entering a region with which | was
unfamiliar. Here was a strange sit
uation indeed. acting as escor to a
woman about whom l knew next to
nothing; voluntarily accompanying
her IN a mission Of peril. with no con
ception of its nature. or the purpose
she had in view. l glanced aside at
her profile revealed by the CLEAN of
a street lamp. but she appeared in
different to my presence. intent only
upon whatever object she had in mind.
We were in the gloom Of the de-
serted block beyond. when she spoke
abruptly. startling me with the in
quiry.
DO you know a Russian named
Waldron?"
NO. | have heard Of him; that is.
If you refer to the agitator. the So
cialist. That was his wife. wasn't it.
where you SEM me this afternoon? ~
She turned toward me in surprise.
How did you chance TO learn that.
pray?"
81 cfnnnnd an tho bowman at tho
delicatessen store, and made some in
~quiries.'
She laughed. one of her soft laughs,
with an odd suggestion of music in
the tone.
why. really, You are developing
Well. then it may interest you to
know that | am going now to meet
Ivan Waldron. The place where |
believe him to be is not altogether
safe for a Oma without an escort.
Your mere presence will be sufficient
protection. however; it is not neces-
sary that you encounter him. BY the
way. what has become of your friend
Homer. alias Harris?'
dropped completely out of sight"
| admitted. 'since early this morning.
That chances to be why l feel some
interest in this man Waidron. 1t was
a note from him. left at Costigan's
saloon. which caused Harris to leave
so hurriedly."
"Who brought the noter she
stopped suddenly, and faced me In the
dim lamp light.
Levy"
(TO BE CONTINUEDl
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-08-12
O~berammergau Committee Plans
to Put on Thirty Performances
of Great Spectacle.
MANY PARTS TO Be GIVEN OUT
Some Who Played Leading Roles in
Last Production Are Disqualified
by Ace or for Other Reasons
Lang to Be Christ.

Oberammergau. Baveria. Thirty
performances of the Passion Play have
been scheduled for 1922 by the COM
|mittee of tWenty-one which is direct
ing the spectacle. but this number will
be increased if the attendance de-
mands. as was the case both in l9o0
and 1910.
1t will require an outlay of 100000
marks to stage the Obernmmergau
play and the villagers are extremely
anxious about the German political
situation lest conditions be such that
foreigners will not attend.
The 800 hurghers. who constitute the
descendants Of the original peasants
who made the VOW to produce the play
decennially. personally assume the re-
sponsibility for this expenditure. and
the failure to attract sufficient visitors
TO meet the cost would result in the
bankruptcy Of practically the entire
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-08-12
Temporary Gasoline Excess Now
Does Not Solve the Question
for the Future.
UNMIHED RESERVE LIMITED
If Oil Was Extracted From Ground
at Rate Equal to That of 1920 the
Reserve Would Only Last
10 Years.
BY {. n. LESLIE,
Associate Professor Of Chemical En-
cheering, University Of Michigan.

At present petroleum is being pro-
Iuced faster than IL is used, II stocks
OF gasoline are increasing. Crude oil
produced in Oklahoma has dropped in
price from $500 0 Sl.U0 per barrel,
ana The price OF gasoline has been low
cred several cents per gallon. But
one should not be mislad by the pres
rhl situatiob, which is only Il part OF
The business cycle through winch we
are passing. 1t is Il peculiarly of the
oii-produclng business that the drilling
y new wells reaches a maximum al
the crest. oI ever after the crest. OF
the wave OF prosperity. The result il
IN overprOd iction of crude oil in the
tilne Of depression. Prices drop. prof
us vanish, and new drilling stops. Bu1
within a year or two the pendulum
swings the other way. and again there
Is Il scarcity Of oil due to the inter-
ruption of drilling in the time of de-
preston. This cycle of events would
take place even if there were an end
Tess supply OF rude oil underground.
Real Fuel Problem.
Inc real motor fuel problem Is not
concerned with the swings OF the bust
hess pendulum, although the present
Of fuel is pointed to by SUI
perncial critics as showing how wrong
have been the predictions OF the scien-
lists that nave warned us or q future
shortage.
The problem arises in part through
the fact thar the underground reserve
OF petroleum is limited. AT present
the unmined reserve of the United
States is only about $500 900, 900 bar
rels. Were this oil to be extracted
from h ground Mt n rate equal to that
OF the yea 1920, a feat that Is quite
out of the question from a practical
standpoint, the reserve would only last
IL years. 1t is thus evident. however.
that after Il few years we must expect