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The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14
CANCELLING ALLIED DEBTS

We proposed a solution in which ",
should have forgonc claims larger thar
any remiiied to us, said the spokesman
of the nation which proposed to the
United States that all Allied war debts
be cancelled.
That spokesman went on to say that il
would be beneath the dignity Of the ma
ton to ask again the cancellation of the
Allied debts as that would render US
liable to a misconcep;ion of our motive. -
In the latter remark he was, without
doubt, correct. In fact, this country gen
orally has already -misconstrued" the
motive.
That the United States received such
a suggestion cody is not to be wondered
at There is probably not a federal Off
lcial in the country who favors any such
measure. 1t cannot be said that we owe
it to the Allies on behalf Of their obliga-
lions, to cancel all debts, for that would
mean throwing disproportionate amount
Of the wars financing upon this country.
No question Of self-sacriice or of altru.
ism can be considered at this time. The
United States is simply being asked to
give European nations who fought with
US in the World War enough money to
Put themselves on a sound basis again.
The United States has everything to |
lose. True, the European nations must
se put on their feet and this country
u help, but it will help in a mans
and not in any such patroniEng
A.-hneT, because it is the richest nation
on the globe. The period of payments
Of our debtors might be heightened. In
terest may have to be postponed. Less
strict measures may be adopted which
win foster the rehabilitation of Europe.
The war debt problem Is admitted to /
be one of the most serious that confronts
ihe new administration. 1t is not. how
sver, problem in which politics should, 4
n will, play a part. Bankruptcy of ma
ions will not follow if the debts are not :
'saeeled. Those debts are not so large a
hat they cannot be paid.
The individual doesn't ask his creditor
o cancel all debts when he gets into a i
ight pinch. The creditor can be more
bnient, or there may be other solutions. Q
10 man wants to be branded a molly.
oddle because he cannot meet mans v
ized problem when il oonfronis him. d
mall a nation be less respected than
nan by asking the same thing?
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14
The investigation of the coal situation
some black material.
HAPPINESS.

Happiness is the most elusive sensa.
ton known to mortals. II is with us
when we are not thinking about it; it
leaves US when we wonder why II is
there. Il comes with self forgeifulness
and goes with self consciousness.
No happiness is lasting, but there are
ways Of fostering it which have been adj
sised by philosophers of all ages. The
oonmonesi conception of the secret Of
hsppiness is that it may be obtained
through service, by making others happy.
Philips Brooks says Happiness is a great
lse and much serving"
0.her thinkers have taken a broader.
p1gh really not a very different, view
1 1.-THE matter. An ancient Greek philo-
ber advocated exercising all the sen
affections and faculties to the high
itch Of capacity and the enjoyment
ans and opportunities for their con-
exercise, as a means-to happiness.
= Christian translation of this same
10 be found in a sermon deliver
anon Carnegie, in which he said
piness consists in the develop
7 our faculties under their prop
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14
TO LECTURE ON COSTA RIGA
Prof. Branson Will Illustrate His
Discussion Wednesday.

"The Geography. of Costa Rica" will
be the subject of a public illustrated lec-
ture by Prof. E. B. Branson of 1880
O'Clock next Wednesday night in the
physics lecture room. The lecture will
be given under the auspices of the So
Cieiy of Sigma Xi.
The talk will include pictures and dis
cussions Of the people Of Costa Rica, the
tropical vegetation Of the country and
the wild inhabitants of the forests as
well as the strange methods Of farming
in that land.
Professor Branson spent the first SIX
months Of 1920 in Costa Rics.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

IryoUis for the women's debating team
Of the University of Kansas are being
held this week. The team will debate
/ with the Kansas State Agricultural Col.
Ilege in May.
The only girl at Kansas University
who has perfect feet was born in China.
according 10 Photographs on file in the
physical education department. The
girl is the daughter of missionary and
went barefooted all during her child
hood
The annual serioT play Of the Univer-
sity Of Kansas is to be chosen in the next
week. 4 comnit,ee composed of three
students and two faculty members. will
make the selection.
-Four women from the University of
Kansas went 10 Topeka this week 10 in
teryiew members of the legislature in re-
gard to bill 10 provide dormitories for
the university.
The president Of the ". $. C. A. Of
Kansas University announces that the
date rule is of for basketball games and
that it is permissible for girls to stop for
refreshments after the contests.
a new cafeteria under the supervision
ol the department Of home economies Of
Inc University Of Ohio, has been opSned
at Columbus for the women students and
faculty members. -Four hundred persons
are accommodated from 1850 a. m. 90
| p, m.
A woman representative in the Wash |
ington legislature has introduced a bill
10 prohibit the maintenance Of CONNER
cial pool halls within one mile Of the
grounds Of the University Of Washington. |
Rooms for men arc cheaper at the Uni |
gcrsiiy Of Ohio. 4 large number Of stu |
dents Withdrew from the university at the
md Of last semester, causing 5ecline |
m the demand for lodging.
The University Of California has re- /
,eiycd approximately l2,25O books from |
he private library Of the late Henry |
Morse Stephens. .-.
The students Of the engineering school |
# Washington University will celebrate
ST. Patrick's Day. The school has de.
Jared a holiday in honor Of the .engi,
leers' patron saint. The festivities will
include the knighling ceremonies on the
'ampus. open house, ball in st. Francis
gymnasium and the crowning Of the
queen. The downtown parade will be
omitted this year.
The sophomore girls Of Wheaton Col /
ege, Norton, Mass. -awcke the college at
lawn recently by beating drums and pa,
aiding around the campus, wearing their
lair old-siyle, wiib ears barred to the
reezes. Banners explained that they
we're starting a reform in hairdressing.
hey will no longer puff their hair at
he ears or wear nels-the latter for econ
my's sake.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14
NEWS OF THE STATE

Mrs. Frances f. Veile, childhood play
mate of Mark Twain, died at Carthage
at the age of 50. She lived in Hanni.
bal, the home Of Mark Twain, Until the
last two years.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

The first robin has not sung, but small
boys are playing marbles and rugs hang
on the clOthesline. Spring must be here.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

Operators Of one Of the Big Greek
Coal Go. mines, at Kirksville, were com
PEELED to shut down last Thursday for
an indefinite period because several
eastern concerns, which the company had
been supplying with coal cancelled their
orders. Two hundred men we're en-
ployed in the mine.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

Y. L. Connect of St. Joseph was re-
elected president of the Missouri divi-
sion Of the Pixies Peak 0cean-to-0 Ocean
Highway Association at the annual state
meeting. held in Brookheld Friday after
noon. Plans for hard-surfacing the road
between St. Joseph and Hannibal were
discussed. 1t was announced that con-
tracts had been let for the grading.
More than one hundred EaJmers at
tended the agricultural extension course
which was given in Carthage last week.
Courses were offered in fruit growing,
pruning, poultry raising and daiying.
The American Legion Posts reached the
10000 mark last month when the Foss
Post, of Foss, Okla, was organized. The
states Of Illinois and Indiana led in the
number of new posts established.
Chinch bugs took so, ,O0O,OO from Mis-
souri, crops in 1920. Those beginning the
new year in the grass tufts Of Petis
County are facing destruction. Nowhere
is the warfare against bugs more likely
TO succeed than here. The vocational
agriculture boys from the high schools
are organized and are cooperating with
the farmers to burn out all fence COR
ners and weed patches while the bugs
are still dormant.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

BROADWAY ODEON-Zane Grey 5
novel. Desert Gold.r will be shown to-
night and Tuesday night. The picture fol-
olws the book closely in its story and has
as stars E. X. Lincoln and Eileen Percy.
Wednesday, ~Thunderbolt Jack a If
teen episode serial starts. with Jack
Hoxie and Marian Sais staring. Thurs
day, the 0deon presents Anne Murdock
as lead in Captain links" and a west
ern picture. THE Man With a Punch"
Friday. the twelfth episode of The Lion
Man and The Vanishing Dagger"
'Pathe News, the twelfth series. and
''Pathe Review" with a Snub Pollard
comedy, Park Your Car" will be shown.
Saturday, Edith Sterling in "A Daugh-
ter Of the West" and a two-reel fine arts
comedy, almost. Married" will be the
attraction.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

operation at the Mayo Brothers Hospital
this week.
The Reverend Dorgan of Columbia de.
liyered the morning and evening sermon
at the Baptist Church Sunday.
A masquerade ball was given at the
Odd Fellows Hall last Thursday even.
ing.
A formal dance was given at the
Knights of Pythias Hall by the club mem.
bers and friends last Friday evening.
Miss Macy Craighead is clerking at
the Waller Clothing Company during the
sale.
Miss Mary Brown returned to Synodi.
cal College last week.
Miss 0rene Fagg spent last Thursday
evening in Centralia.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

CT law, which is the law Of the. love of
Cod.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

comedy, "You Wouldn't Believe 1t" viii
be an added attraction.
HALLWAY Miles Minter will be
seen tonight and tomorrow ct the Hall
Theater. In the cast with her is Theo-
dOre Roberts. known as the Grand Old
Man Of the Stage" On Wednesday the
Hall will show George Walsh in From
Now On" Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day. ''Kismet," with Otis Skinner, play
ing the lead, viii be shown.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14
ON OTHER CAMPUSES

Iryouis for the women's debating team
Of the University of Kansas are being
held this week. The team will debate
'sith the Kansas State Agricultural Col.
ege in May.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

"Fore-anothcr sign Of spring.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

operation at the Mayo Brothers Hospital
this week.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

The only girl at Kansas University
who has perfect feet was born in China.
according 10 Photographs on file in the
physical education department. The
girl is the daughter of a missionary and
went barefooted all during her child
hood.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14
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The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

The annual serioF play Of the Univer-
sity Of Kansas is to be chosen in the next
week. 4 connitiee composed Of three
students and two faculty members. will
make the selection.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

The University Of California has re-
ceiycd approximately l2,25O books from
the private library Of the late Henry
Morse Stephens. .,
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

Miss Mary Brown returned to Synodi.
cal College last week.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

A woman representative in the Wash
ington legislature has introduced a bill
TO prohibit the maintenance Of CONNER
cial pool halls within one mile Of the
grounds Of the University Of Washington.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

a new cafeteria under the supervision
ol the department of home ECONOMICS Of
Inc University Of Ohio, has been opened
at Columbus for the women students and
faculty members. -Four hundred persons
are accommodated from 1850 a. m. 90
| p. m.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

Rooms for men arc cheaper at the Uni
vcrsiiy Of Ohio. 4 large number Of stu
dents Withdrew from the university at the
end of last semester, causing a 5ecline
in the demand for lodging.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

Miss 0rene Fagg spent last Thursday
evening in Centralia.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

The president Of the ". s. C. A. of
Kansas University announces that the
date rule is of for basketball games and
that it is permissible for girls to stop for
refreshments after the contests.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-14

-Four women from the University of
Kansas went 10 Topeka this week to in
terview members of the legislature in re-
gard to bill TO provide dormitories for
the university.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
Man Convicted May Be
Innocent

Baltimore, Nd. July IA possibili-
ty that Henry A. Brown, the Cblored
man who was convicted of the nlur-
der of Miss Harriet M. Kavanaugh OF
Buffalo. nurse at the Naval Academy
Hospital, will not be hanged, al
though sentenced, is deduc ced from ex-
plantations made at the office of At
torney General Daugherty in Wash
ington in giving reasons for the two
reprieves granted to Brown by Presi-
dent Harding.
According to w. Frank Gibbs. assis-
tant to the Attorney General, the tes-
timony of several important witnesses
is conflicting in essential details and
raises a serious doubt as to the Ne
gros guilt. Mr.. Gibbs said the fate
of Brown depended largely on the
findings of James A. Finch, attor-
ney in charge OF pardons Of the de-
partment. Mr.. 6'inch. is now review
ing the testimony, and his decision
probably will be made public in a
few days. 1t is unde rstoud that Mr..
Finch, in letter to Governor Ritchie.
who asked that the decision be eXpe-
dited refuses to promise that he VIII
not recommend another reprieve. ana
it is thought that. IN lew of the
confliting testimony and the fact that
Brown was convicted largely on cir
cumstantial evidence. Mr.. Finch may
recommend executive clemency.
Mr.. Gibbs said there was no dis
position on the part of the Depart
ment of Justice to show Brown any
special consideration nor TO railrond
him to the gallows to satisfy pub
lie clamor.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16

Ministerial Associations. Best results
are gained when a series of talks are
planned with opportunity for questions
and discussions In this way we ex-
pect the continuation of the service
rendered the community by Rev. Barn
well.
A Suggested Community Program.
The following program may be car
ried out in any community;
1. PieIures exhibited at some con-
venient place for community gather
T. Morning:
Investigation of local problems.
Talks to children in schools
These talks with stories and
songs will help the little ones to
grasp the truths intended for
them.
3. Noon hour talks to working peo-
pie.
4. Afternoon:
Conferences with social workers
and those desiring special infor-
nation
Talks to mothers and expectant
Talks to boys and girls in sep
arate groups.
5. Evening:
Education, Housing, Recreation and
These may be illustrated with
stereoptican or motion pictures.
Notice.
Any Negro community may have
the services of Rev. Barnwell by writ
ing to Mr.. d. T.. Breed, Executive
Secretary Texas Public Health As
sociation, GIG Littlefield Building, Aus
tin Texas.
The Texas Public Health Associa-
tion is doing a. in its power to Sc
cure a State 4 berculosis Sanatarium
for patients of me Negro Race suffer-
ing from tuberculosis.
Give your moral and financial as
sistance to the Annual Sale of Health
Seals and SC lessen the problem OF
tuberculosis in the State.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
NASHVILLE STORES WILL
FEATURE NEGRO MUSIC.

Nashville Tenn. July 14:-It has
Just been learned through the chair
man. Prof. II. j. p. Johnson, of the
local committee of arrangements. that
all things are now in readiness for
the coming of the, National Associa-
ton of Negro Musicians which is to
meet in this city on July rs, 27 and
2Sth. The first days session will be
held in the spacious auditorium of
the Mt Olive Baptist Church. Rev.
are to be held on the campus. Of Fisk
University. the institution which has
done so much musical development
for the Negro.
Mr.. johnson also let 1t be know
today that the Music Stores of Nash
compositions Of Negroes during, the
citation is in session. This will be
something new under the sum- but
1t is only one of the many agreeable
surprises that the Nashville Musicians
only the music stores, but 1t has been
announced that schools, churches and
all organizations using music in any
form whatever, will be requested to
feature" the music of Negro COM
posers during the week of the Asso-
persons who have opportunity to. do
so will be called upon to use their
influence in any way possible. to help
create among the people of our race
a keener appreciation of the works
of Negro Composers. 1t is hoped to
If you are planning to attend the
Association, send your name and ad-
dress to Ill. b. p. Johnson, 523 End
Avenue, N. Nashville, Tenn, stating
whether or not you desire to stop
on school campus or in private home.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
HANDCUFFED PRISONER
A MILES IN CHOPPY
SEA.

New York. July 14.-Escaping from
the brig OF the steamship Carolyn, in
which he had been locked for shoot
ing two other members of the crew at
sea three days ago, a, prisoner, who
jumped overheard just after the ship
had passed the Ambrose Channel
lightship, swan four miles and a
half with hands handcuffed landed
on the shore of Princes Bay, Staten
er to file off his handcuffs and es-
capped by crossing the Arthur Kill in
ferry boat from Tottenville to
Perth Amboy, N. ]
According to the information OBJ
tanned from the pilot who. brought the
with several of the crew while the
Carolyn was at sea. One of the mates
took the part of Browns opponents
and Brown drew revolver and be-
gan shooting.
Brown was said to have succeeded
overpowered two seamen were wound
ed seriously.
Brown, whose feat in keeping afloat
for so long without the use of his
arms. was considered remarkable,
reached shore at the foot of Princes
Bay road about noon. He made his
way to a garage run by John Har-
wood, and told Harwood that he had
got into trouble on board ship for a
minor infraction of the rules.
He told so plausible a story that
he prevailed upon Harwood to file off
his handouts, a task that took over
half an hour or more. He then told
Harwood that he wanted to go to
Metuchen, N. j., where he said he
had friends, and induce the garage
proprietor to drive him to the ferry
at TottenVille. Harwood said the Me-
gro thanked him and bade him good
bye and that was the last he saw Of
him.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
THE SOUTH LEADS THE
WAY IN NEGRO BIG BUSI-
NESS.

Pittsburgh. Pa July 14.-In dts
cussing the possibilities for big busi-
ness among Negroes in the North ATT
torney Robert l. Vann Editor of u,e
so,apetitor says big Business Is
Continuing Mr.. vann says: "For the
past two decades it has been no un-
usual thing to see Negroes operating
big business enterprises In the South.
Oppression, race hatred and prejudice
practically drove the Negro into pusI-
ness for himself. While the cause was
un American, the effect was a decid-
ided benefit to the Colored man.
The success Of big business among
Negroes in the south soon had its ef-
feet in the. north, and now Negroes
are beginning the launch into big
business in almost every city where
the numerical strength of the Col
Soai S[ed population % warrants the effort;
Philadelphia boast of Negro banks and
trust companies. This was not until
the banking business among Negroes
In the south proved successful. The
southern Negro led the way. His bro
ther has followed We are now about
ready to launch a Commission Mer-
chant business In one of our larger
OF the very best paying businesses
known to the country. With southern
farmers to supply the produce, there
Is no reason why such a business
Shouiu uOl take IOOIS immediately ana
prove highly successful. And there
are other activities which find ready
support and today we have steam
laundries,, bakeries. stores in fact
almost all of the business activities
we are able to finance.
"All this means progress. The kind
of progress the Jew has made under
the greatest handicap. Il means the
branching out or people just learn
ing Its first lessons in self-confidence.
II means the beginning of money
making and money saving Our boys
and girls may look TO the furture
with some confidence and assurance.
Employment will be made possible,
and educational incentive increased"
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
Rescue Negro From
White AbduCtOrS

Columbus Ca. July 1.-THE are
rest by Alabama officers OF three Co
lumbus officers, who were supposed
to by the Alabama men to be alb
ductors of Negro whom the Column
bus officers declare they had Just re-
scued from some unidentified men
who had forcibly taken their victim
into the woods. was @ remarkable
story, the detail of which were sworn
to this afternoon in the court. at Gil
rard. Ala.
The Negro, Henry Allen, a boot
black at the Ralston hotel in Column
bus, declared that he had been seized
and kidnapped for slime reason un-
known to him, by hooded men. Not
long ago another party of hooded
men seized a Columbus Negro, took
him off in n car and gave him a Sc
we're beating
Charges w,th assault, with intent
to murder were preferred against the
three officers. Bowles. Jackson. and
Campbell by name but were after
wards dismissed by Mayor Knowles.
At the preliminary trial. Officer Bow
les declared that he, Jackson and
Campbell were standing on a street
corner in Columbus when an automo-
bile passed. Some one in the car was
screaming and they got another car
and followed, they said.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-16
FIRST CONVICTION IN CAP
TTOL RIOT CASES SECURED.

Washington. D. c., July 14.-Af-
ter deiiberating. eight hours the jury
returned a verdict, Thursday night, of
manslaughter, against William Laney.
for the death of Kenneth Grail during
the race riot on July 21, 1919.
Immediately after the verdict was
returned, Laney's attorneys. Hughes,
Cobb and Houston, filed application
4 The asiuimure - sea..6 tor ,A..A
slaughter is one year, the maximum
is 8 years. Sentence will be deferred
until August
The case was a long drawn out
one and bitterly fought by the at
torneys of both sides. 1t was testified
to in the trial that Laney was sent
to theatre on Seventh street after
two small children but they had gone
and he was returning to inform their
mother. On his return, he was set
upon by a mob of several hundred
men. which chased him down Massa-
and bricks at him. He ran into the
alley way at GIT, met Boy Polar and
William Ferguson, they turned to-
ward the mob and in the general me-
lee they fired into the mob, with the
result that Kenneth Grail was kill
ed.
Attorney Royal A. Hughes and his
associates made a plea of self-defense
for Laney on the ground that the
general riotous conditions created fear
chased by the mob that 1t was natur-
al for him to try to defend himself.
Laney was arrested on Sunday
morning. July 27. 1919, at his room
in the Westminster apartments,
where ne was serving as janitor. He
was kept in Jail until March 10th.
1920. when he was called to trial. The
trial proceeded through the two weeks
of examination of witnesses and At
torney Hughes was making his plea
before the jury when he mentioned
the fact certain daily paper had
discussed the case. in an article that
day condemining Laney. II was dis
covered that a certain Juror had
heard of the article and Justice Sid
dons withdrew this juror, thereby
nulling the trial an granting Laney
a new trial.
The reporter responsible for the ar
ticle was called into court and de-
nounced for it and found guilty Of
contempt of the Court.
The present trial began about two
weeks ago and has attracted throngs
of spectators. Attorney Royal A.
Hughes conducted the defense. being
assisted by Attorneys Cobb and Hous-
ton.