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Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-22
BLYTHE, CALF.
By Rev. j. M. Robinson

Sunday was a high day with the
churches in Blythe. The Easter pro-
gram at the Zion Methodist church
was well carried out and many were
present. All Jnembers en- the program
were good and they were well rend-
cred. The collection was big and Pas
tor Simpson is wearing a smile that
won't come off The pastor and mem
bers of st. Paul Baptist church visited
the Zion church in a body and wit
messed the splendid program.
The Easter program at ST. Paul Bap-
tist church was a success in every
way and Mrs Vina Talen was master
of ceremonies. On the program were
Miss Denzie Wilson, Miss Jewel Eli
son, Miss Marie Wise, Claud Ellison,
and others. Singing by the choir was
excellent; oration by H. Bell was a
gem and the opening address by Rev.
Johnson was a master piece All play
ed well their part and entire program
was good. The collection was big and
Pastor ]. NJ. Robinson is all smiles.
The pastor and members of the Zion
church visited the Baptist church in
body and witnessed the program,
thus demonstrating the true spirit of
cooperation.
Mrs. Alice Lloyd has moved to the
country and will farm on small
scale.
Sand storms are frequent in Blythe
at this time of the year and all will
have an opportunity to eat his epec.l
of dirt"
The mosquitoes have made their ar
rival in Blythe and the people are all
frowns as natural consequence
Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-22
Eastef Party

Little Julia v. Howard entertained
23 of her friends on Easter Sunday with
an Easter egg hunt at her home, 80
North 18th street Mrs. r. C. How
ard, superintendent the affair and
saw to it that each child had barrel
of fun. All found plenty of eggs and
these were supplemented by the de-
lightful refreshments served by Mrs.
Howard, assisted by Mrs. Elise White.
Among those present at Little JuIia's
party were, Lavona Harris, Lola Mo
lima, Sarah Flewellen, Muriel Eu-
banks, Mildred Gault Vivian Hamil-
ton, Pauline Hicks, Ella Mae Hicks,
Mary v. Hicks, Robert, Albert and
Willie Arnold Frank O'NeaI, Harry
Green, Ira O'Neal, Geo. Brown, Geo.
Wilson, Neuita Lucas, Frank Young,
Golden Jones.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-22
DIVORCE is SOUGHT
BY Civil WAR VET
FROM VICIOUS WIFE
Especial to The Tribunel

Toledo, Ohio, April 21-"Your
Honor, I would rather go through the
battle of Gettysburg three times a
week the rest of my life than live
with her one day"
Christopher Dorff, II years old a
Civil War veteran, who sought a d.
vorce from his 67-year-old wife, al
legged mistreatment at the hands of
his wife and children, stamped his
cane emphatically today in Common
sPleas Judge Martins Court when
he made the foregoing declaration.
Judge Martin refused divorce
decree to Mr. Dorff
Dorff testified that his wife had
chased him with cement jug,
threatened to poison him, drove him
from home, after which he was
forced to exist in Riverside Park
for two months with only a bun and
can of sardines for his daily food.
SIT is better to dwell in the house
with a roaring lion than with a
quarrelsome woman" I think that
is what King Solomon said, and vino
had a better chance to know than
King Solomon. He had all kinds,
and all colors of wives and quite a
few varieties of what we now call
affinities.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-22
FIT. WHIPPLE

Nearly 100000 worth of construc-
tion activities are going on at Whip
pie barracks at present, it was said
by officials at the fort. The extent
of the activities at Whipple is great,
there being 12 new buildings going up
and five additions to older structures.
When the work is completed Prescott
will have one of the four largest gov
erEment hospitals in the United
States, and there are rs others To-
Gated in different parts of the coun-
try.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-22
BOOKER 7. Washington
HOSPITAL GROWS,
MALONES MAKE GIFT
(By Mrs. Eliza Richardson)


The Booker T. Washington Hospit-
al and Relief Club met Monday eve
ming, April IL, at the hospital. The
meeting opened promptly at o'clock
with the president, Mrs. e. B. Scott
in the chair. A large group was pres
ent and Mrs. Simms was enrolled as a
new member.
On next Monday evening, April "a,
this club will give a farewell recep-
tion at the Booker T. Washington
Hospital in honor of Miss Susie
Brown, one of our leading members
who has shown great interest since
the club was organized and has been
employed as one of the nurses at the
hospital. She will leave for La
Grange, Georgia, Sunday evening,
April 80. The club members regret
to see her go and we shall miss her
as a strong club member and as a
true friend.
Mrs. Eliza Richardson, one of the
prominent club members who also is
employed at the hospital, presented
the club a beautiful hand painted
china cake plate. The members
heartily thanked her for the present.
The president made an interesting
talk and also extended thanks on be-
half of the club.
Mr.. and Mrs A. E. Malone, owners
of the Poro College in St. Louis Mo-,
were guests of the Booker T. Wash
ington five days last week and were
royalty entertained. They were favor
ably impressed with the institution,
and as a mark of appreciation for the
hospitality shown them, presented the
hospital two linen table cloths, two
dozen linen napkins, two dozen bath
towels, two dozen face towles, love-
ly mirror for the lavatory an auto
mobile lap robe to DR.. Hackett, $50
as. an Easter token, $40 pot plant
to Mrs. Hackett, SIT worth of pot
plants for the patients, SIS to Miss
Myrtle Hackett Miss e. Richardson
and Miss Susie Brown. The Malones
contemplate sending some of their
friends to the Booker T. Washington
Hospital. They had previously plan
ned on sending these friends to Flor
ida for their health.
The Booker t. Washington Hospit-
al is progressing rapidly. All the
private rooms are occupied. Mr.. Ira
O'Neal, Mr.. z. D. Dewell and Mr..
Jim Armstrong under went operations
Friday morning Mr.. O'Neal has been
discharged and the other gentlemen
are still in the hospital. The attend
ing physicians are DR.. Hackett and
Dr. Monical. They report the pa
tients doing nicely. Nurses in the
hospital are, Miss Myrtle Hackett,
Miss Susie Brown, Miss Carrie Kemp.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-22
PREFERS HANGING
TO JAIL SENTENCE
and GETS HIS Wish
Especial to The Tribunel

Fayetteville, Ga. April 21.-Gensus
Cofield, Negro, who stabbed to death
his nephew. Weyman Coffield, in a
courtroom here Monday was found
guilty of murder late yesterday, and
sentenced ty Judge Searcy to be
hanged May 5. The jury was out
only Is minutes.
Both the Cofields had been found
guilty of burglary on the testimony
of Weyman, who had turned states
evidence, and were sentenced to five
years, when Census Cofield shouted
to the court, Judge, I'd rather hang
than serve five years in the peniten-
tiary"
A few moments later he returned
and plunged knife into his nephew.
The boy died within few hours.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-22
F ANGUS COMEDIAN
LEFT ESTATE WORTH
SI,OOO,OOO TO WIDOW
Especial to The Tribunel

New York, April 21.-Mrs. Char
lotte Williams, wife of the ''inimit-
able" Bert Williams, famous stage
comedian, will receive about 5000
in royalties from songs composed and
sung by her husband during his long
career. This was announced by Hen
ry Herzbrun, lawyer, who filed Will
liams' will in the Surrogate court the
other day.
Williams left an estate which is de-
scribed at upward of $4,000 personal
property" 1t is generally estimated
that his property was valued at close
to $1OO,00O
Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-22
Revival in Progress

Revival in Progress
The great revival advertised by the
Antioch Baptist church, is now in
full blast and great crowds are at
tending. A real gospel message is
being delivered by the ministers in
charge and you should attend and
be revived. These meetings will be
held every night and continue as long
as the enthusiasm keeps up. If you
would enjoy real spiritual treat, at
tend the meetings Sunday and every
night next week The Rev. c. A.
Gilmore, pastor of this church, is be-
ing assisted by able ministers.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-22

Gold shipments which have gone
down are occupying the attention of
scores of marine experts today. Nu-
merous devices have been patented
and many lives have been lost in at
tempts to salvage sunken treasure.
Among hundreds of others a rich re-
ward awaits the man who can salvage
the treasure lost with the Lusitania.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-22
XII KLUX KLAN MADE
UP OF PROMINENT
CLASS OF men, AYERS
Especial to The Tribunel

IspecIaI 70 The IIIDuneJ
Weatherford, Texas, April FL
Speaking before the local Chamber
of Congress Federal Judge James C.
Wilson of the Northern Texas dis
trict declared that Senator Oulberson
did not miss it far" when he said
that eff permitted to continue the
Klan would soon overthrow the Gov
ernment."
The Ku Klux Klan program is first
to get as members, sheriffs, then pol
ice, trial judges and finally preach
ers."
Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-22
Off to Conference

The Rev. A. C. Caldwell, conference
evangelist for the c. NJ. E. church.
left last week for Ell Paso, Texas, to
attend the District Conference which
convened Wednesday the 10Th. He
will return early next week and on
Sunday, April S0 will leave for St
Louis, Mo-, to attend the general con-
ference.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-22
GEN. WOOD MAKING GOOD
ASSOCIATED Negro Pressl

IASsOCIaLeu Negro PTeSs5
San Francisco, Cal, April X -f'he
PHILIPPINES have accepted Governor
General Woods leadership and are
giving him such cheerful support that
a final and satisfactory" solution of
the Philippine problem is assured, ac-
cording to P Finley Johnson, senior
associate justice of the supreme court
of the Philippine Islands, who is in
San Francisco Judge Johnson said
that Gen Wood had saved the islands
$25,0OO,0O0 in government operation
costs since he had been in office.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-22
JAZZ CAUSE OF DOWNFALL
(Associated Negro Press


Chicago, ILL.,, April 14.-One morn
ing recently the mechanical piano in
the darkened pool hall at 1928 South
State street began playing "Birmini
Fay and neighbors investigated.
William Martinson, II, Colored, told
Judge Jacobs in the Boys Court he
was attempting to steal nickels from
the piano and accidentally started it.
Another instance of jazz music be-
ing responsible Off a youths down
fall" remarked Judge Jacobs.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-22
ST. LOUIS MEMBERS
VICIOUS in ATTACK
ON A. NJ. {. PASTOR
Especial to The Tribune)

st. Louis, Mo, April PA commit
tee, assuming the name zone Hun
dred or More Loyal Members" Of
the st. Paul A. M. E. church, this
city, has issued a pamphlet entitled.
"The Tyrannical Acts of Rev. C. A.
Williams" 1t is a vigorous protest
against the manner in which the pas
tor has conducted affairs in the
church.
Bishop is Scored
Bishop H. B. Parks of Chicago is
criticized severely for his indulgence,
the report reads There are ten in
stances by which the committee
makes its case against the minister.
The facts, they declare, were laid
before Bishop Parks at the annual
conference held at De Sofa, Mo, Oc-
tober, 1921. Contrary to the members
expectations, Bishop Parks, after
hearing the committee, held up the ap-
pointment of Rev. Williams, but later
came to st. Louis, preached himself
at st. Paul, and announced that he
had re-appointed Rev Williams. This
caused great uneasiness among the
members, and some openly denounced
the bishop for his decision.
Committees Protest
Some of the accusations made to
Bishop Parks were as follows:
Williams failure to fit into the
community life the city
His custom of insulting members
and visitors coming late into Sunday
services by stopping his discourse
and gazing directly at the person en-
tering. BY SO doing, greatly embar-
RAISING such persons.
Stealing of electric fan from the
church by his son Richard. His fail
ure to keep his agreement with board
of trustees to send the boy away if no
prosecution was had
"Diverting monies paid ty mem
bers in the envelope system for bene-
fit of trustee fund to the stewards
fund; and his failure to explain to
members that this was being done,
thus leaving them under the impress
sion that their contributions are be-
ing used for purposes intended by
members.
General disturbances in the par
sonage.
"Diverting monies raised by Mis-
sionary society to boost Dollar Money
Dismissal Of members of choir
without trial
Allowing monies to be appropriate
ed to defray expenses of committee
to annual conference for the purpose
of influencing his re-appointment. CA
purely personal matter)
Permitted with his approval the
withdrawal of $500 from church
treasury to pay fare of Miss Georgia
Harvey from Japan to St. Louis. in
structing secretary not to report same
to quarterly conference. the first
meeting after forwarding money; by
so doing, showing a balance that did
not exist"
other Charges
Other minor charges are made in
addition to these stated above Rev.
Williams, the committee asserts, has
shown a disposition to rule or ruin,
and, to use his own words expressed
upon his return from the annual
conference, 1920, the pamphlet reads
"You have run me for the last two
years; l am now your pastor. l ex-
pect to run you for the balance of
my pastorate."
Some of ST. Louis most representa-
tive citizens are members of the
church. The situation is grave DR..
D. W. Scott is chairman of the pro-
testing committee, and w. f. osborne
secretary.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-22

Maudies papa is night editor on
newspaper, fact which Maudie appa-
rently hasn't learned; for when some
one asked her a few days ago what
her father did for a living, she re-
piled: Il div it up. fink he's a bur
glar, 'tause he's out all night
Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-22

You are under arrest" said the
cop. The vagrant sighed philosophi-
calIy. aThe pinch of poverty, said
he.-Detroit Free Press.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-22

Al English farmer was recently
hailed into ccrrt and fined on the
charge of keepisg place for the pur-
pose o. cock fighting, but he made
the defense that the sport as indulged
in at his place was not an offense
within the law, as the birds fought
with boxing gloves instead of spurs.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-22

] b'lieve in havin' good time when
you start out to have it. If you git
knocked out of one plan. you want to
git yourself another right quick, be-
fore yer spirits has chance to fall.
Mrs. Wigs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25
Cut of Reserue and
 Mexican Petroleum,
 Were Weeks Euents
By Associnted Prens

New York. June 24.--Trading In the financial markets this week WAS influenced to an extraordi de- gree by two developments of widely divergent significance which con- trihuted mainly to the conflicting movements of stocks and bonds.
 Investment conditions again were sustained by the cut in the local federal reserve bank rediscount rate. accompanied by assurances that such action implied additional liquidation of frozen credits at centers whore grains and cotton form the chief commodities of trade.
 The sensational performances of Mexican Petroleum. halted only by the intervention of the stock ex- change, provoked much adverse crit icism. Its effect on other specula tive shares of the same variety was not pronounced but in other quar- ters of the. list unsettlement ire quently resulted Standard shares were not disturbed by the Mex Pete" episode, as evidenced by the steady rise of rails. Reasons for the accumulation of those shares were found in favorable earnings. hopes of an early solution of labor -difficul- ties and federal action designed to effect reduction of operating costs.
 Speculation was accelerated in the early days of the week by a call money rate of 2A. the lowest quo tation In almost five years. The later advance to per cent provided an excuse If not the actual reason for heavy profit taking sales.
 In the more important branches of industry the spring increase of pro duction was fully maintained. From the middle west came reports that utoel and iron mills were running be- hind In deliveries and the pace in the motors. textile and leather trades quickened.
 Forecasts of the country's trade balance for the fiscal year soon to end exceeded in volume any of the rre-war period. These estimates are especially important because of the further decline of all foreign ex- changes Aside from tho admitted tension in Europe's general economic situation and latest disorders in Ire land and Germany. explanations for this weeks more severe reaction were 1acking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25
Securities Moued
 In Uncertain Trend
 During Most of Week
Bx AhnocIntrd Preas

New York. June 24.-Movements of securities on the stock exchange this. week were very uncertain Shares showed considerable irregularity, while bonds, especially Liberty loans. rose to record prices of the year.
 The extraordinary performances of Mexican petroleum, at an extreme advance of over 50 points since the latter part of the preceding week dwarfted all other developments and occasioned much criticism. which finally resulted in the adoption of remedial measures.
 No very definite trend was evinced by the general list, although lowest call money rates in almost five years and easement of short-time quota tions encouraged 9 revival of specu- lative operations fof the long ac- count.
 aRils were the only standard is- sues to show consistent strength as a group. Higher levels In that di- vision accompanied the publication of better earnings, increased car loadings and the growing belief that lahor difficulties would be over come.
 The most significant and con- structive event of the week was the lowering of re-discounts and ad- vances by the local federal reserve bank in recognition of countrywide cheap money and the previous weeks reduction of the Bank of England rate.
 On the surface. foreign political conditions were more hopeful. Further sharp depreciation, however. in all European currencies at this center suggested an increase of the economic strain abroad, the re- action applying with special force to so-called neutral countries, or non participants in the World war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25
COVERING FOR THE WEEK END STOPS
 SLUMP |NC0TT0N
Final Tone of the Market Was Easy at a Net Decline of TWenty-tWo to Thirty
 two Points
Nv Aaaonintad Press

New York, Juno 24.--There was \ rather sharp decline In the cotton market, with October contracts sell- ing down to 2i.20c during today's early trading or 4S points net lower and 175 points below the recent high record. This was the result O.. continued heavy liquidation. bu. there was some trade buying on a scale down and part Of the early losses were received on covering for over the weekend. October closed at 21.40c or 20 points up from the lowest, but the final tone of the mar ket was easy at, net declines of 22 to 3z points.
 Tho market opened easy at a de- cline of 5 to 26 points under con- tinuation of selling movement, which had been In progress at the close of Friday. For time the market was extremely weak and stop orders were uncovered on scale down, with the break extending to 21.20c for July and 21.o5c for December or 45 to IS points net lower and something like Ss60 to $8.75 per bale below the high prices at last Tuesday The chief factor was supposed to be the outlook for continued good growing weather in the south over Sunday, but some scattered selling was also reported on the weakness Of foreign exchange rates and tho unsettled labor situation.
 Offerings appeared to be taken q little more freely as prices approach cd the 21-rnnt level for the winter months, however. and after the ex- ecution of stop orders. the market rallied on profit taking by recent sellers and covering for over the weekend.
 October sold up to 21.50c late in the morning, but the bulges were not fully maintained, and traders seemed to be looking for weakness in Liver. pool on Monday morning should good weather continue. Weekend reviews of the cotton situation were consid- cred more favorable than otherwise. but had no apparent effect on tho market. although there were rumors that the decline is futures was bringing In an increased inquiry for spot cotton from spinners. The amount of cotton on shipboard await ing clearance was placed at only s5.oo0 bales compared with 157.000 for the corresponding time last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25
Actual Condition of
 Clearing House Banks
By Associated Pyrss

New York. June 24.-The actual condition of clearing house banks and trust companies for the week shows a deficit in reserve of Sa,625,- goo The statement follows:
 Actual condition: Loans, discounts, etc. S4,S42,s23,0 1000. Increase, $Ss,- l7S,e00. Cash in own vauits, mem bers federal reserve bank s6o.5o3,- 900. Increase, s1.76s,O0o. Reserve in federal reserve bank of member banks. s547,962,0o0. Decrease. s7s.- 5s2,o0o. Reserve in own vaults; state banks and trust companies, $7,432.000. Increase. s41.000. Reserve in depos- itaries, state banks and trust con- panies S10,176,o00 Decrease, $I2o,- 900. x-Net demand deposits, $4,- 2S5,515,0oo. Decrease, sSs s,030, 900. Time deposits, s332,2S1,oo. Increase. Sf2,353,0o0. Circulation, S34,62S, ,00O. Decrease, s5s,00o. x-United States deposits deducted, $40,3o3,0 ,0oo. Az eregate reserve, s565.57o,O o,O00. Deficit in reserve, s3s625,200. Decrease, ss7.- 556.2so.
 Summary of state banks and trust companies n greater New York, not included in clearing house state ment: Loans, discounts. etc. s662,- 6o6.o0o. Decrease, $l,621.S00. Gold, s5,422,so0. Decrease, S2o3400. Cur rency and bank notes. s15, 300. De- crease, s6,400. Deposits with federal reserve banks of New York, S53,- S5s,4oo. Decrease. $2.o76.200 Total deposits. S694.26o,40o. Decrease, s3.- 116,5o0. Ditto eliminating amounts due from reserve Repositories and other banks and trust companies in New York and U. S.: Deposits, $649.- 645,50o, Decrease, s3,290,6o0. Banks: Cash in vaults. s25,507, 800 Trust companies: Cash in vaults, s4s.5s.- 900
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25
REPORTSOF RAIN SET BACK GRAIN
 LIST IN THE PIT
Corn and Oats, in Full Sympa- thy, Went Off For Fraction al Losses With the Pro-.
 visions List
Ry AhnorInted Preas

Chicago, June 24--Reports of rain in parts of Nebraska and Iowa caused all grains to suffer a setback at the start of the board of trades short session today. There was gem oral local and commission house sell ing on the better weather condi- tions. although it was believed that winter wheat would be little benefit ed except in the case of very late grain. At the finish wheat values were unchanged to %c lower with July $1.1sH to s11aM and septem- Der s1.14A to s1.14%. corn was off M to %c, oats advanced Mc to h and provisions were unchanged to 27nc down.
 A big storm waa reported in the Canadian northwest with heavy losses of property and crops in some SOC tions but this failed to affect the market to any great extent. The lo- cal sentiment generally has become rather beRriSh on account of tho good advance of late. There was widening In the July September dif- ference today to around 1Ac dis count for tho former, Country of fcrings to arrive were not large and In the Springfield. Illinois, territory, bids of dollar per bushel at load ing stations so far have failed to bring out much grain.
 Rain reports led to general selling of corn and oats with corn off Ac from yesterdays finish at the ex- treme low made shortly after the opening. Support was lacking for time and while there was fair rally. pressure increased on all the upturns and corn generally showed ar easy undertone. Rains are not expected to have much effect on oats In many sections, as they came too late, and that grain showed relative ly more strength than corn.
 Provisions were weak under scat tered selling, which found demand light.