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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07
Wanderer Drills Prisoners.

Chlcago.-Carl Wanderers old love
Of the army cropped out again in the
County Jail, where Wanderer awaits
hanging, when jailers found six other
men on the death tier, all sentenced
to he hanged, drilling under Wander
ers commands in the exercise room.
WanGerer, formerly Lieutenant, was
giving squads left" and squads
right" in a commanding voice that
could be heard through the tiers, the
jailers said.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07

dell Williams Of same unit, left their
homes for camp early Monday morn
ing, and were run down shortly af-
ter by a Buick automobile. Williams
sustained broken leg, and Ponder
was injured internally. Both were
taken to Ft. Mcpherson Hospital,
where Ponder died. Telegram was
received by his mother, Mrs. John
Ponder, last Wednesday, but the boy
died the same day, before his mother
could arrive.
Funeral services were held at his
home in Atlanta, Ga, last Friday.
Captain Miller of Camp Jesup ofici-
ating. after which the body was
brought to Berea, accompanied by his
wife and mother. They arrived Sat
urday night, and the body was kind
ly kept in the home Of Rev. Vogel
until Sunday, when il was removed
TO the Baptist Church, of which his
mother and family are members. The
Cleveland Frost Post Of the American
Legion marched TO the church and to
the cemetery.
Private Ponder's first wife died two
years ago, leaving a little daughter
Clara Bell. He was married again
two months ago, to Miss Flora Alli-
son Of Atlanta, Ga. Besides the wife
and daughter he leaves a widowed
mother, two brothers and sister tc
mourn his loss. This brings a double
bereavement TO the mother, since the
husband and father died on February
10th, last. The friends Of the family
extend to them their deepest sympa,
thy.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07
NEGROES OFFER REWARD FOR
NEGRO CRIMINAL

Madisonville, Ky.-Thc action Of
the Negroes Of Madisonvillc in offer
ing a reward Of 5000 for the arrest
and conviction Of the Negro murder.
er Of Sheriff Hunter not only allayed
much anti-Negro excitement at the
time. but has promoted confidence
and good feeling between the races
since. A number of white citizens
expressed their appreciation of the
Negroes action by Offering to pay
the reward when it became due: but
the Negroes preferred to pay it them
selves as proof of their determina-
ton to shield no member of their
race from just punishment in the
courts
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07

Louisville, April PA strong
movement indorsed by governor Nor
row and representative Robson, Ken
lucky is being made to secure the APP
pontment of Colonel ID. w. Clark,
editor of the Kentucky Republican of
Frankfort as a member of the United
States Employees Compensation
Board" according to a dispatch from
Washington received Saturday.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07
Charles Leaves Hungary.

Vienna.-Austria has granted a safe
conduct to former Emperor Charles
10 90 to Switzerland, not only in prn-
ciple, but in fact The British, French,
and Italian Minister'S called upon Chan
cel!or Mayr and presented the protest
of the Powers against Hapsburg re-
storatlon. While the attitude of the
Entente had been known, the incident
is regarded here as being meant to
strengthen the hands of the Govern
'ment in an emergency.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07
Washington, April 4.--The nations

Washington, April 1.-THE nations
gross deb; was reduced $7l ,5S 1881
IN March. according to the Treasury
department statement which showed
the total debt To be 23,9sO, ,lOI,3 ,37S.
OF the total Federal obligations out
standinC S2,754,s4l,O 900 represents
short term treasury certificates of in
dcbtedness. several hundred million
of which Secretary Mellon has said
will be- retired during April.
An analysis Of the treasury's fiscal
affairs for the last year reveals little
change in the amount of certificates
of indebtedness or the floating debt.
The gross debt. however, which con-
sists largely of Liberty bonds and
Victory notes has shown steady de-
crease. Certificates Of Indebtedness
outstanding March 81, 1920. totaled
S2,667 100000, less than s1OO,0O0,000
below the present total of such Sc
curities.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07

Two Americans We're arrested re-
Gently and imprisoned in Germany
for their efforts to secure BergdolL
who was guilty of evading the con-
scription law during the war. In or
der to get him they fired at an auto
mobile in which he was riding and
attempting to escape. A young man
innocent Of any offence, was hit by
the shooting. The two men were i'm
CONTINUED on page 81
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07
Eliminating Duplication

One evil arising from duplication
or partial duplication of public serv-
ice is that it always affords bureaus
an opportunity to evade responsible
ity at the same time that they jeal-
ously guard their power. Being re-
ferred to some other bureau is the
irritating experience of many a man
who has gone to Washington, or has
written to Washington, concerning
business with the government. By
eliminating the Implications, the
Harding administration will not only
conserve the funds of the taxpayers
but preserve their dispositions as
well.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07

A new Lord Lieutenant and Cover
nor-General has been appointed TO
succeed General French in Ireland.
There is evidence that every possible
obstruction to the Home Rule Bill
is to be made and every election Bit
terly contested. England is prepar-
ing for hard fight. The new Of
fetal is Lord Edmund Bernard Tai
bot, said to be capable man. There
are some signs that the Pope is to
throw his influence against the Sim
Fein movement. Already the radi-
calls are raising the cry that the Pope
must keep his hand out of politics.
Such an interference would greatly
help in putting into operation Home
Rule.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07

Washington, April SIT is re-
ported that Secretary of Commerce
Hoover will appoint special COM
mittee to study ocean trade routes,
with view to ascertaining how far
the government is warranted in GO
ing to extend assistance in the main
tenance of routes not adequately
financed by private capital. Such
policy is eminently sound. There
are few profitable foreign trade op-
portunities waiting for American
commercial expansion to take them
in. A new ocean route requires a
certain outlay Of capital in the shape
Of ships and foreign agencies before
there is any return. And it is usual
ly a matter of time before those re-
turns are sufficient 10 show a profit
on the investment. For that reason
private capital Is loath to enter the
field. Nevertheless such routes
should be established and built up in
the interest of American commerce
as a whole, and 1t is sound business
policy on the part Of the government
to extend all proper aid to private
shipping interests. Mr.. Hoover is
bending his energies in the right di-
rection, and improvement in our for
eign commerce should be the result.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07

The two-day session Of the Kentuc.
Ky Classical Association which closed
Saturday noon, is considered To have
been one Of the most successful
meetings ever held in Richmond. The
organization may now be said TO b,
on n solid basis, al,ho it was organ
ized only last year. II was attend
ed by number Of distinguished
teachers from all parts Of the State;
the treasury shows healthy surplus;
and there were two invitations 90 the
meeting for 1922. The offer Of Lex
ington was accepted, that Of Bcrcl
having been withdrawn until 1923.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07

"You had better improve the quail
ity of your labor than increase its
quantity said DIR. c. F.. Eaton, ed
itor Of "Leslie's Weekly" in a recent
address before the Canadian Club of
Montreal. ut is better to have one
thoroughbred than a hundred mon
grels. Pick your immigrants; pick
them at the source; pick men and
women of character, industry and
thrift, men and women who are of
your own mind and of your ideals,
and do not permit an influx of those
lunatics who believe, for instance,
that Lenine has ushered in the reign
of God"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07
FUNERAL OF PRIVATE JOHN
QUITMAN PONDER

Last Sunday afternoon at 2:30 a
large number Of friends and relatives
gathered at the Baptist Church for
the funeral of Private John Quitman
Ponder. former resident of Berea.
Young Ponder was 25 years of age,
and a member Of the Motor Trans
port Co. b at Camp Jesup, Ga. He,
with his brother-in-law, Private Dow
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07
u. S. News

Louisiana spent $2S2,000 on new
school buildings for Negroes last
year and s92l,O 900 for expenses
more than double the amount the
year before. The school term has
been heightened by four weeks, $50
more teachers employed, salaries
more than doubled; and there has
been an increase in attendance Of 10,-
600.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07

Bull hghs. in Mexico! What q
barbarous state of civilization, or
urcivilization, must exist there. But
what must the bull-fghters and the
witnesses Of this cruel sport think
of our civilization, guilty of weekly
lyrchings, in which men and women,
American citizens, are riddled with
bullets, clubbed to death, burned at
the stake. Surely we are a great
reople-in numbers.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07

1t is announced that Col. George
Harvey is to be sent as ambassador
to the Court of st. James in Eng
land. This is regarded as the high
est diplomatic post in the gift of the
President. Colonel Harvey has been
known as writer of force for many
years. He has long been editor of
the North American Review, and was
violent critic of the Wilson Ad-
ministration. 1t is said England has
signified her willingness to receive
Mr.. Harvey. This fact is always
found out before an appointment is
made.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07
Nicholasyille Flour Mill Burns Down

Nicholasyillc Flour Mill Burns Down
The -four mill Of the Star Milling
Co., owned by John X. Williams, To-
Gated near the Southern depot, was
destroyed by fire last Saturday Mr..
Williams was in Cincinnati on bust
ness when the fire occurred. The
building was frame structure. II
held between GOO and 700 barrels of
-four, large quantity Of corn meal
and grain, all of which was destroy
ed. The loss is estimated at 100000
or $4,000 partly covered by insur-
ance.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07

Governor Morrow Of Kentucky has
refused to pardon the ringleader Of
the mob at Corbin, now serving a
term in the penitentiary for an at
tack upon Negroes in that county.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07

Governor Boyle of Nevada signed
bill on March %, providing for the
use of lethal gas in executing the
death penalty in that State. The
signing of the bill abolishes other
forms Of capital punishment in the
State. Hitherto Condemned men had
the choice between hanging or shoot
ing.
Nevada is believed to be the first
State TO make gas the means of capi-
tai punishment.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07
Kentucky News

President Harding is said to be In
favor Of retaining the hospital at
Camp Taylor, but the old building
must be used.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07

Richmond.-Mrs. Cal Chasteen, Of
the Boone section of Rockcastle
county, is in the Gibson hospital "a
a result Of being accidentally shot by
her fivc-ycar-old son. The little fell
low was handing pistol to his
mother to put away, when it was
discharged. The bullet penetrated her
hip, and made a severe wound. Mrs.
Chasteen was rushed here and DR..
Gibson extracted the bullet. She is
now resting as easy as possible, and
II is understood is on fair way to
recovery, il no Unforeseen complica-
tions set up.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07

The final recapitulation in Ken
tucky is expected to show an increase
Of property subject to taxation of
SiIl 600, 900.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07

The purpose Of Viviani's visit to
the United States had for its object
the effort to find out the attitude Of
the new administration towards the
Treaty Of Versailles and the League
of Nations. 1t has evidently been
the desire of France that the United
States should not make a separate
peace with Germany lest such an act
would encourage Germany in refus-
ing to pay the reparation. So far as
is known, Frances representative has
been given no hope of success in his
mission. 1t is believed that Senator
knoX's resolution for a separate
peace will be the basis of the new
administration policy. This is con-
sistent with the Presidents attitude
during the campaign, but is disap-
pointing to France.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07

The Chamber of Commerce of
Richmond, Va, is taking an active
interest in the improvement of hous-
ing conditions among the Negroes of
that city. A survey of the col
ored community has been undertaken,
and the Chamber will aid the Ne
groes in presenting to the city Off
cials a definite program Of improve
mCnt.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07

An Associated Press dispatch re-
ports that over two feet of snow fell
at Idaho Falls, Idaho, on April 3. 1t
was one of the worst blizzards of
the winter and continued all night
with undated fury. The storm fol-
lowed the mildest spring on record.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-04-07

1t is reported that the famous Pas
sion Play at Oberammergau is to be
resumed and that it will be present.
ed in 1922. Many of the leading
characters have been killed in the re-
cent war, and new ones will have to
be trained. Among the dead is the
one who played the part of Christ.
The Passion play drew thousands of
tourists each year and was source
of support to the community. 1t was
more than that, however-it was an
expression of the religious ideals OF
the people. 1t is good that it is 10
be revived. 1t may be even greater
than before because of the suffering
undergone.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
HOWARD UNIVERSITY NEWS Z,
Important Guests Expected at How.
ard University's Fifth Annual
ConYocation.

Washington, d. C.--Thc Howard
Is under the direction Of Dean d. But
Ter Pratt, will hold its Filth Annual
Convocation at the University OH Nov
ember 18th, 10th, 18th, 1921 having
rs the Convocation Theme "NrXt
Steps in Racial Adjustment. Emit
nent speakers viii lead in the discus
sion OF the following sub-topics for
tho successive days Of the ConvoCa-
ton: Tuesday, November 18th, "Thc
Re'cstabsslrm OF Condolences"
Wednesday November 10th, "The
Principles Involved" and Thursday
November II "Thc Application of the
Principles -
For the past few years Convocations
have been held at Howard University
under the direction Of the Dean of Tie
School of Religion. These meetings
nave served to bring together many vi
tn leading social and religious workers
III America for the purpose Of having
tlfem exchange views. At last years
ConVocation. Il special Committee com
posed or Rev. A. G Garner, formerly
iastor plymouth Congregational
Church; Rev. T.. J. Grimke, Pastor Fiji
tconth Street Presbyterian Chuch;
losV. G. II. Long. Presiding Elu-
or; G. M. E. Church; Rev. w. ID. Jar
Wis Pastor New Bethel Baptist church
and Row. w. 0. Carrington Pastor job
John Wesley a. NJ u. Zion
Church was appointed to summarize
tfc discussion which took place dur
ing the Convocation. In the report of
the Committee COMMUNICATION was Civ
on 10 the School OF Religion FOR tho
Zinc results obtained through The dis
cnssions and resolutions were offered
1ustifying the existence of the Convo-
cation and asking that its influences
he extended.
prominent speakers are being &C..
cured for the coming Convocation 1t
IS esncc'allv fortunate t',ns tho mr. ct
Ing Is to be he'd during tho period
tfat tn" Conference on the Limitation
or Armament Is In progress as n MIN
ber or the important persons attend
ing the Conference will be asked
thron"h tho State Department to sneak
at the ConVocation. Announcement of
lhosc who ore to rreak will bo made
later. A large attendance Is anticipot-
od and an inspiring time Is I'm st,ro
tor all privileged to attend.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
DIR. JOrtNsON'S TWENTIETH
ANNIVERSARY,

Appropriate exercises will DO held
IN tho First Baptist Church in celebra-
ting the twentieth anniversary of tho
pastorate, Rey. DR.. w. II. Johnson OIL
tho First Baptist Church, corner 18th
ana Broad streets. October 1927, 1921.
October %, 1921 at lis A. NJ, DR..
Z. w. Goode, pastor Calvary Baptist
Church. Danville, Va, will preach;
music by the First Church Choir: At
the evening service, DR.. w. l.. RAN
some. pastor First Baptist Church.
South Richmond, will preach; the
choir OF his church will sing.
Monday night. October 2th,4 at p,
M. DR.. u. Payne of the 4th Baptist
Church will preach; music by 4tll
Bapti%t Choir.
Tuesday night, October 25th, at p.
M. DR.. VIM. II Stokes, pastor Ebencz.
er Baptist Church will preach: music
by EbeneZcr Choir.
Wa dnesday night, October 26th, ut
3. 4. M. DIR. r. V. Peyton, pastor 9Th
mt. Zion Baptist Church will preach ::
his choir will sing.
The weeks exercises close with a
reception to be rendered the pastor,
Thursday night, October 9th, at 8 p.
III. Members and friends are request
Gu 10 be present at each service.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
WHERE FOUR MILLION DOLLARS
WILL GO.

A remarkable conference has just
Dech held i'll ia ia. y. c., by the
State board, of education and OF
health, to discuss with tho leading Ne
groes OF the State. teachers, business
ana professional men. and leading wo-
men questions, affecting the wclfa.e
OF their race.
The progress hrdlu cmfwyp bfifrR
The programs of both boards In re-
gard to the Negroes was set forth py
State officials and the frankest aa1
ruNest discussion Of them, and of race
rotations on various lines. was invited
ana evoked. One could but feel in lis
tenlng, that North Carolina has gone
lar to eXtinguish the danger Of "burn
Ing" questions by such frank nd hui
mn discussion. No state in America
IS truer to the finest Southern ideals:
ana none has gone farther toward q
demonstration of the halfef that these
ideals are strengthened, rather than
endangered. by policy OF Justice and
opportunity for all its citizens.
The general type Of the Negroes
present was also impressive, shaped.
as 1t has largely been. by the liberal
policy OF the State. North Carolina
believes herself in the path of racial
solutions; and she has backed her he.
lief by the appropriation for the schoo,
year OF 192l-22 Of four million doEars.
from State funds alone, for Negro edu
cation.
(southerR Publicity Committea1
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
FINE PROGRAM

The G. M. r.. Church choir, ably
supported by James u. Warren, solo
vio'inist; Miss Nadia Mccullough, at
the piano; Mrs. Ethel Miller 'rh;mas
and Miss Leonidas Simmons. vocal
lists, rendered an artistic and entertain
ing program before Mr.. Mitchell
spoke Mrs. Tho nas waH charming in
her singing and tho reception accord
cd Miss Simmons was an ovation. Mr..
Mitchell began his reniar1; Nv max.
ing reference to the charm and beauty
or her voice. and to his delight IN the
other numbers Of the program. The
Rev. S. M. Beane pronounced the In
vocation; willis o. Tyler introduced
the speaker: Rev. J. G. Anderson pro
n".nced tho benediction and Prof. J.
G. Bnnks president of the local branch
presided at the meeting.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
THE CITYWIDE SCHOOL IMPROVE
MiNT LEAGUE PLANS FOR
FALL AND WINTER WORK

At largely attended session Of
the Executive Committee Of the City
Wide School Improvement League,
held Friday night in the Board Room
Of the Southern Aid Society's Build
ing, 527 N. Second street the president
DR.. w. II. Stokes, assigned special
work for tho FAN and Winter Cam.
paign to each of the following Com
mitteus: Committee on Legislation
and ooperation; on Buildings;
Grounds and Equipment; on Curricu.
lum! on Finance OH Program and Pub
licity.
Correspondence and conferences had
with the School Authorities on vart.
Gus problems affecting the colored
schools were discussed. 1t was agreed
to continue the !roc"~ OF the League
to secure adequate school buildings
and equipment for colored children.
The Director OF Publicity, w. A.
Jordan was requested to prepare
statement for na.icE wide distribut, on
to acquaint the public Wit, the true
condition Of the coEored public schools
In Richmond; and to show tlrat The
colored people ale Row, as they have
always been the Hmden bearers and
wealth producers here and elsewhere
In the South: And instead of being
burdens OH the whit man, they are
the white mans greatest asset. Dy
their labor, at an unfair wage, by the
greed Of tho Write man in charging
him higher rental for inferior prop
orty, restricted largely to unsanitary
and unimproved localities; by the prnc
ticc or some whites to take advantage
OF the colored people in al business
transactions; by their spending from
70 to 80 per cent ar their entire in
come with the whites, the cclored pco-
pie pny in-indirect taxes many times
what Is expended for colored schools,
n" other civic betterments in their sec
tons. And furthermore that while It
IS tho universal policy Of the South to
unit the opportunities for advance
ment by co,osed people in certain ave.
MUGS 1t is more leprossively appiled in
Hichmond than in any other South.
orn city. For in most cities I'm tho
south better school buildings have
been provided for colored children
and with better curriculum and oil
colored schools are in charge Of col
orcd principals. supervisors and teach
crs-but not so in Richmond.
Mrs. Hannah Johnson was appointed
chairman OF n Special Committee To
secure Sharon Baptist church for u
October 2S. 1921 and to prepare q
public meeting OF League on Friday,
able program for the occasion.
DIR. w. IT. STOKES, Pres.
w. A. JORDAN,
Director Of pun1;ci&v
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
IDEAL SOCIETY NEWS.

Special efforts are being made Tor q
great meeting OF the Richmond Dis
trict Council Friday night Ocio1G'
2Sth. All members are requested by
the Deputy Mr.. n. l.. Beverly to be
present.
We note with much pleasure that
We note with much pleasure that a
large number Of mkmbers are joining
the Order.
Mrs. Mary e. Matthews OF Denbigr
Va, win organize a new Lodge III
York Co., Va, in the next few days.
The kindness OF friendr, Of Washing
ton, d. c., in nominating Mr.. A. W.
Holmes as Il candidate in The Wash
ington Posts Price Campaign has
placed at his disposal the opportuni-
ty to win one Of the fifteen splendid
automobiles to be given away Novcm'
Der 10. It would be wonderful to win
and we want him to ehare in the hon.
or.
Perhaps you arc familiar with The
Posts campaign. The fifteen automo-
biles arc to be awarded to t1rosc cardi
dates who secure the highest number
OF votes, and votes are given on sub
scriptions to The Post. We know You
will enjoy reading the Post, for it Is
one Of the great newspapers OF the
country one you can read with profit.
May we have your subscription by
November 10th.
All his friends insist he can win,
that he MUST win, and we know you
Will be numbered among those who
wili make 1t possible favor for which
he viii always be6eeply grateful.
Mail subscriptions with remittancea
without delay payable to the Washing.
ton Post. to the Ideal Office, 210 "a.
Clay street.