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Phoenix tribune., 1922-01-07
BISHOP H. B. PARKS
INCURS DISPLEASURE
OF CHURCH TRUSTEES
Especial to The Tribunel

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 6.-The trus-
tees of Allen Chapel, James H. Crews,
Edward Lewis, Elmer Dotson, DR.. T.
C. Unthank, Chas. H. Galloway, Bruce
Walker, W. M. Ballard and George
Teeters, most of whom have been
connected with the official life of the
church for mny years, have sent in
their designations.
The trustees were unanimous in
their demand upon Bishop Parks for
a change in the pastorship of Allen
and to them the bishop had made a
sacred vow that he would carry out
their wishes. They claim that the
bishop since making the promise has
evaded meeting them and that he has
treated them in such a comtemptuous
manner that they can no longer Off
cially serve under him and retain
their self respect. Many Of them are
most bitter in their condemnation of
the bishop whom they say they can
no longer respect as a man of truth
and reliability.
They do not believe that it has been
physically impossible" as the bishop
claims to find a successor for Rev.
Isaacs but that the real difficulty has
been that no church could be found
willing to accept the rejected pastor
of Allen and that the bishop prefers
sacrificing the church rather than re-
moving its incompetent pastor.
The trustees also feel that if the
wisdom of Rev. Isaacs is to be the
basis upon which the bishop is to
rely for the welfare Of the local
church that the official staff should
be chosen from the ranks of the pas
tors loyal following rather than from
those who have lost all confidence
and esteem for him.
The class leaders feel about the
same way, at least majority of them
and the next week will find many of
the old leaders absent from their old
places. The leaders say that Rev.
Isaacs ignores their official positions.
That he has several times intimated
that they were dishonest and that he
attempts to place upon them the re-
sponsibiliy for parochial work which
he himself should perform. They say
that Rev. Isaacs should have full
sway, now that the bishop has set
his stamp Of approval upon him, and
that they cannot conscientiously serve
under him any longer.
Practically all the ushers will also
cease their services. These volun-
teer workers who in the past have
rendered such valuable aid in the ply
sical and social side of the services
have been under the constant hector
ing Of the critical pastor.
They say that they have several
times been convened and 'balled OUT
by Rev. Isaacs for shortcomings
which he could not even make plain
and that they are weary of his in
solent domination.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-01-07
NOTED PUGILIST
SAM NC VEY PASSES
AWAY in new YORK
(Associated Negro Press)

New York City, N. Y, Jan. 6.-Sam
McVey, Negro heavyweight puglist,
died today in a local hospital, vic
tim Of pneumonia. McVey, one of the
most formidable of Negro heavy
weights during his ring career, was
born in California in 1885. Standing
close to six feet in height and weigh
ing 200 pounds, he possessed terrific
punching power, more than the aver
age boxing skill and ability to take
heavy punishment without faltering
His first appearance as a serious
heavyweight contender was in 1908,
when he fought two twenty-round con-
tests with Jack johnson, losing both
bouts on decisions.
His ring record is remarkable for
the number of bouts with Sam Lang
ford. During the decade beginning in
1911, McVey and Langford fought
twenty contests, ranging from short
no-decision bouts to twenty-round en-
counters. These were staged in all
parts of the world from Australia to
South America. Langford was the
victor in a majority of the battles.
Recently McVey had appeared in
the role of trainer and sparring part
ner for Negro and white heavyweights.
Despite his SO years he retained his
boxing skill and hitting powers.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-01-07
FLAGSTAFF

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Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. White had as
their guests on Christmas day, Mr..
and Mrs. w. L. Horne. A sumptuous
turkey dinner was served and en-
joyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Horne enter
tanned with whist party Christmas
evening. Dainty refreshments were
served and all report jolly time.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. w. Garrison enter
tanned at whist on December g.
Many were present, and after several
enjoyable games, refreshments were
served and all report jolly good
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Davis enter
tanned at whist on December 20.
Fourteen guests were present to en-
joy the hospitality of this home. Light
refreshments were served and on de-
parting some remarked that Christmas
society was getting little too siren
uous for them.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. L. White enter
tanned at whist on last Friday. Guests
present were, Mr.. and Mrs. Tomlan,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Davis and fam
! lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Polk, Mrs.
Pink Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. w. L.
Horne, Mr.. and Mrs T. W. Garrison,
All report a good time. The little
Christmas tree which was beautifully
decorated and lighted with candles,
was the center of attraction.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Fuller entertain
ed few of their friends with six
o'clock dinner Saturday evening and
the guests remained to watch the old
year out and the new year in. The
invited guests on departing wished
Mr.. and Mrs Fuller happy and pros
porous new year. 4
Mrs. Fred Polk and Mrs. Will Tom
Ian entertained Monday evening, Jan
uary 2, with a whist party. An old
fashioned Dutch lunch was served
The guests danced away the evening
Phoenix tribune., 1922-01-07
DOUGLAS
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BY Rev. Edward Jones


We want the world to know that
Douglas, Arizona, is still on the map
and is one of the best cities in the
state for person to live. Best water,
best climate and some of the best
people in the southwest are right
here in Douglas. Everybody is doing
something in Douglas and we see
good times coming again.
The churches are all holding serv-
ices as usual Rev. J. r. Rector is
holding the fort at the C. M. E. church
and has a strong membership. His
members are noted for their loyalty
On December %, Christmas train
ran to the home Of DR.. and Mrs Rector
and it was loaded down with coed
things for the table. The train also
brought some presents for the Rev.
Edward Jones. 1t was pleasant sur
prise.
On Saturday night all went to the
Phoenix tribune., 1922-01-07
OUR FLAG
Associated Negro Pressl

Washington, D. c., Jan. 6.-Only on
rare occasions does the president di-
rect that the flag on the White House
be lowered 10 half mast 1t has been
lowered in the case of the death of
some foreign potentste or ruler of a
foreign land or president of the Unit
ed States. When Roosevelt died, the
flag was at half staff for thirty days,
This flag when raised over the execu-
tive mansion, denotes that the presi-
dent is in Washington and it is never
flown when the president is away
from the capital.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-01-07
eugene DEBS Will
WORK FOR RELEASE
OF Other PRISONERS
ASSOCIATED Negro Pressl


Washington, D. c., Jan. 6.-The re-
lease of Eugene V. Debs, several times
candidate for president on the So
cialist ticket, has produced new
angle in nation politics at this time.
Debs has been fearless in his de-
nunciation of American racial prejud-
ice, and has won the silent, as we'll
as active admiration of thousands of
Negroes throughout the United States.
1t is altogether likely that in short
time the veteran agitator will "turn
loose a barrel FULL" on Negrophobia
Politically, leaders are frankly alarm
ed at the situation, and are Sitting
tight" wondering what may happen.
When the prison doors closed on
Debs at Atlanta, the socialist leader
wept-deeply touched by the scene
he had just left. A most remarkable
demonstration had attended his de-
parture from prison.
All Institutions in the prison had
been suspended in his honor and the
2,S00 inmates were permitted to give
him rousing "sendoff." AS he walk
ed to the warden's office to receive his
final release cheers from 2,300 throats
echoed through the great stone build
ing
They stood at the windows and
cheered again as he entered the war
den's automobile and rode out of the
pris0a into freedom.
Early in the morning he had said
farewell to most of them individually.
They embraced the "best loved pris-
oner" as Debs was known in the At
lanta institution, and wept as he part
ed from them. One youth swooned
in his arms.
The last farewell was said to Sam
Moore, Negro, who has been an in
mate of the prison for thirty years,
sent there from Washington for a
murder committed while he was a
boy.
In the prison Debs was known as
the guardian of the Negro inmates"
He and Moore had struck up close
friendship during the three years of
his confinement. Debs kissed the
black man as they parted and both
broke down.
Sam Moore deserves to be out
more than I do.' said Debs later. 81
had chance when was young, he
never had"
One young Negro timidly made
last request of the socialist leader.
Brother Debs want you to write
love poem for me SOS l can send it
to my best gal," said he.
"And you bet I'm going to do it as
soon as 1 get back home," Debs an
nounced. Never wrote a love poem,
but I shall do my best"
Phoenix tribune., 1922-01-07
BISHOP ]. S. FLIPPER
ELECTED PRESIDENT
negro Savings BANK
ASSOCIATED Negro Pressl

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 6.-At a meeting
of the directors of the Atlanta Saw
ings Bank last Friday night, Bishop
J.. S. Flipper was elected president;
B. ]. Davis, vice president, and w. S.
Cannon, third vice president of the
institution. Bishop Flipper is head
of the African Methodist church in
Georgia. .s.1.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-01-07
CARNEGIE TRUSTEES ADMITS
FISK SCHOOL TO FOUNDATION

New York.-For the first time in
history, a colored educational institu-
ton was admitted to the Carnegie
Foundation when the trustees voted to
receive Fisk University at Nashville,
Tennessee.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-01-07

to the music of Mamie Smith Jazz
Hounds. On departing all proclaimed
Mesdames Polk and Tomlan excellent
hosts.
The Flagstaff branch of the N. A.
A. @. P. met Tuesday evening for in
stallation of officers. Following are
the officers elected and installed:
President, w. L. Horne; vice presi
dent, Mrs. E. Carter; secretary. Mrs
S. L. White; treasurer, Arthur Davis
The branch in Flagstaff is yet alive
and if all members would stand to-
gether and work for common cause
what a power we would be.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-01-07
SIGNS OF PROSPERITY

The Oklahoman's topline unblush-
ingly states: Speaking of prosper
ity, a business man said the other day
that he had seen more we'll filled
stockings this Christmas than in any
previous year in his life"
Phoenix tribune., 1922-01-07
VIRGINIA BANK FAILS

Norfolk, Va.-The Mutual Savings
Bank, established 1915, is in the hands
of a receiver It's capital stock is
100000, with $4,000 surplus. $780,
900 in Christmas savings funds re-
main unpaid.
The officers are: Levi Brown, pres
ident; ]. S. Jones, G. w. Brandon, M.
D. Bullock, NJ L. Holmes, and A. D.
Layman, cashiers.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-01-07

Looking backward, what do you see
that you have accomplished for good
during the past II months?
Phoenix tribune., 1922-01-07

things around on his ranch. Every
thing is being fenced in and a poul-
try farm is being started. Vegetables
of all kinds also will be planted this
year and he plans to do truck garden
ing on an extensive scale. Anyone
wishing an ideal place to live the year
round, winter and summer, come to
Douglas, Arizona.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-01-07
BLACK CANDIDATE
DEFEATS CAUCASIAN
IN STORMY Meeting
(Associated Negro Press)

st. Louis, Mo-, Jan. benjamin F.
Bowles, a Negro, deputy jury COM
missioner, defeated Miss Marie B.
Ames in a stormy meeting for repub-
lican candidate for delegate to the
constitutional convention from the
thirty-second senatorial district.
Christmas tree, which was filled with
good things for all. The program
rendered by the school children was
excellent. Prof. ]. w. Bryan, our
principal and Miss Mable Bland, are
bringing things to pass.
Splendid services were held at Mt
Olive Baptist church on Christmas
day. The morning was given over to
testimonies and in the evening the
Rev. Edward Jones preached a pow
erful sermon and all we're made glad
We regret very much that on ac
count of ill health the pastor of the
A. M. 2. church was forced to leave
this charge. He left last Thursday fol
his home in Missouri and was accom-
panied by the presiding elder. Rev. T
L. Watson. We wish for him {
speedy recovery.
! The Rev. Edward Jones is changing
The New York herald., 1922-12-26
TO MARK BIRTHPLACE
or PERSHiNG'S MOTHER
Tablet to Be Placed Near
MaryUiiie, Tenn.

MARrvILLE. Tenn. Dec. 25.--The tab
let which has been presented by the
Tennessee Historical Society to the Cap
tain Emerson J. Lonas Post OF the
American Legion to he placed at the
birthplace O.. General John J. Pershing's s
mother. has arrived and is now In the
hall OF the local post.
II will be placed on exhibition ct an
early date. Since Il became known that
the mother OF General Pershing was
born in Blount county. the local post
took the matter Up or providing n suit
able memorial to mark the birthplace.
and Robert Barker. chairman Of the fnc
arts committee. arranged with the Ten
nessee Historical Society 10 furnish the
bronze cast. II Is two by three feet in
size and bears the following inscrip-
tion
birthplace OF Anne Elizabeth Thomp-
son. mother OF General John J. Persh-
ing. born February 15, 1875 Erected
by Captain Emerson j. Lonas Post No.
49, American Legion. Tennessee Histori-
cal Commission. 1899"
The memorial win be placed on the
farm now owned by q. NJ. Shields. near
Maryviile. stones Of the old Pershing
home are under the present house on the
site
The New York herald., 1922-12-26
CHINA DEMANDS RUSSIA
DEPART FROMMONGOLIA
Refuses to Negotiate With
Reds Until Withdrawal.

PEKIN. Dec. 26 (Associated Press) -
Although absorbed in It's domestic prob
lens. China is concerned over Mongolia
I'm its relation to Soviet Russia. Adolpli
Joffe. envoy of the Moscow Government.
has been Ill since he came here several
months ago to induce China to recog-
nize the Soviet regime or. failing that,
to conclude a trade agreement.
As a preliminary to negotiations DR.
Wellington Koo, Minister OF Foreign
Affairs, asserted that China would de-
mand that all Russian troops and all
Russian influence be Withdrawn in
Mongolia. lie insists this be done before
China viii negotiate with Russia.
AS counter move to this Joffe asked
China to dismiss and punish the Czarist
officials in control of the China Eastern
Railroad. which runs across northern
Manchuria as part of the Transsiberian
Railroad, and TO hand over the railroad
management to Soviet Russia. II now
appears that the proposed negotiations
will be deferred until next month.
The New York herald., 1922-12-26
ASKS AMERICA TO HELP
IN EUROPEAN PROBLEM
E. c. Blum Tells HoU u. S.
Trade Would Be Benefited.

''The likelihood that the United States
will lend its powerful aid In establish
ing a fair basis for German reparations
has given new heart and courage to the
whole world" said Edward c. Blum
ce-presidcnt OF Abraham Siraus
Inc. Brooklyn. yesterday. MIR. Blum has
spent several months In Europe study
ing conditions and his statement was is
sued through the Brooklyn Chamber OF
Commerce.
"Tf international confidence can be
Nogtained German industrial and financial
corporations arc ready 10 offer their
gold balances IN neutral countries as
part OF an international loan and the
way would seem TO he paved for a salts
factory settlement Of the grave prob
lena This appears tho one way to bring
about the reduction of unnecessary ex-
penses Of the French aud German Gov
ernmcnts SO that their budgets may be
balanced aud both may begin TO reduce
their international obligations and pro-
mote trade.
'Realizinr these things u would seem
v wisc that we should encourage our OH
Gals in Washington to cooperate in this
undertaking. They may thus roestaL-
lish normal international trade carried
by an American subsidized mercantile
hoet. This would make the wheels Of
our Industrial and agricultural ma
ehincry hum TO the limit"
The New York herald., 1922-12-26
ARMENIA TO PLEAD
FOR HOME IN TURKEY
Turks Tell Delegates They
Will Not Set Aside Any
Part of Country.

LAUSANNE, Dec. 25 ASSOCIATED Press)
The Armenian plea for the establish
ment of an Armenian rational nome In
Turkey will be presented to the Near
Eastern Conference tomorrow by PRESS
dent Noradunghian Pasha of the Ar
menian national delegation. once Minis
ter Of Foreign Affairs in the TURKISH
Cabinet.
The Turks have announced their de-
cision not to attend this session or the
sub commission on minorities. declaring
they have made up their minds defi-
nitely not to set aside any part OF Tur-
key for the Armenlans. They also as
sert that as the Armenians are TURKISH
subjects they should plead their cause
before the Turks. not before the confer
ence.
Noradunghian says that his people
Will accept any locality in Turkey which
the conference decides upon and also q
dominion form of government under the
Turks similar TO that enjoyed by Canada
and ireland under the English. III the
territorial limits of the Republic OF
Erivan are to be extended and ErfNan
proclaimed the real home of the Ar
menians. then. he thinks, Russia should
he asked to guarantee the independence
of Erivan, which threatens to pecome
:, Russian Bolshevist province.
The Rev. George r. Montgomery OF
New York and Connecticut. director OF
the Armenia America Society. said to-
night that the goal OF all the friends
of Armenia was to procure national
home under conditions which would
provide some inspiration for Armenians
In the future. He favors allocating
section of southeastern Cilica to the
Armenians. making it an autonomous
State. perhaps under the supervision OF
the League of Nations.
He estimated that a million Arme-
mans reside in Erivan and 100000 In
the Transcaucasus there are 10000 In
Greece and the 11gean Islands, 10000 in
Syria and about 10000 refugees in Con-
stant .nople. The exodus has reduced
the Armenians in Asia Minor to 10000.
He thought that about $50 900 would DE
Immediately available for the proposed
national home. and concluded: And let
us not forget that there are J0.Vo0
Armenian orphans we must take cage
Of somehow"
The New York herald., 1922-12-26
WILL TAKE CENSUS
OF PUBLIC DEBTS
Government to Begin Work
: on Decennial Survey
on January /.
SIX MONTHS PROJECT
Particular Attention Will Be
Paid to Securities Exempt
From Taxes.
SIX MONTHS PROJECT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-The decennal
determination by the Census Bureau of
the wealth of the people of the United
states, what taxes they pay and the
amount of their public debts, and State.
county and city and other subdivisions
permitted to issue securities will be
started January i. officials said to-day
their plans were complete for the work
which, it is expected will be accom-
plished in about six months.
Much interest attaches to tne census
OF the public debts because of the move
iting the further issue of tax exempt
bonds and because 1t is not now known
the length to which the sale OF tax
exempt suretics have gone. Treasury
officials have said the continued issue
of tax exempt securities has forced q
much higher Federal tax rate because
of the tendency of large tax payers to
invest in that form of securities.
Efforts will be made, once the amount
of tax exempt securities is computed. to
establish the cost to the American people
as a whole of the continued issue OF
tax free bonds. The census of ten
years ago gives no criterion for esti-
mating the present outstanding amount
Of such bonds. it was said by officials.
who pointed out that the wartime and
postwar issues OF securities of political
subdivisions had tremendously increased
the total
The new issues, it was asserted, had
come at a time when the Federal Gov
sernmept was increasing its own debt
and taxes at rate unequalled in the
nations history The Federal Govern
ment consequently, 1t was said, had
been forced to pay higher interest rates
and raise its taxes to unprecedented fig
urcs because of the flow OF money into
the bonds which paid no taxes either on
principal or interest.
Collection of the data by the Census
Bureau is regarded as one OF its hard
est tasks, second only to the census OF
the population. The bureaus representa-
tives must go into every county in the
Union and in some instances will have
to search records of school and road dis
tricts as we'll as the files of other local
authorities.
The New York herald., 1922-12-26
|MOSLEMS OF INDIA
MAY OPPOSE ANGORA
Many Gathering for Congress
Resent Divorce Of Caliph
and Sultan.
AIMING AT ASIATIC UNION
Former President Das Urges
Non-Cooperation and It's
Extension Abroad.

GAYA, Bengal. British India, Dec. 25
| (Associated Press) delegates have ar
rived here for the All-Indian Nationalist
Congress, which begins its sessions to-
morrow. Interest centers on the ques-
tion whether the non-cSoperators should
seek election to the Legislative Coun-
ellis.
The subject committee has adopted
resolution to be submitted to the con-
gross for the appointment of commit
tee to report what British goods can be
successfully boycotted. A number OF
other political and religious conferences
will be held during congress week. There
will be a discussion on the Caliphate
controversy. many Mussulmans holding
that the CaIiphate and Sultanate must
be vested in the same individual.
Continuation of the non-cooperation
program, with special emphasis on OBJ
struction of the Legislative Councils, is
the policy urged upon Indian extremists
by G. II. Das. former president of the
congress. Mr.. Das was unable 70 pre-
side last year. being then in prison.
In his advice concerning what should
be done at this session, he maintains
that the most effective method for the
attainment OF home rule is the boy
colt of the Councils, both from within
and without. The non-cooperation move
ment. he declares, has succeeded in It's
Immediate aims and he looks forward
to cooperation with other Asiatic peoples
in the formation of an Asiatic federation
for the maintenance of peace and lib
erty His statement in part fol 'ows:
Congress agencies should be estab-
lished in America and in every European
country. We must keep ourselves In
touch with world movements and in con-
stant communication with the lovers OF
freedom all over the world.
II have hardly any doubt that the
pan Islamlc movement. which has started
on a somewhat narrow basis, has given
way. or is about to give way. to great
federation of all Asiatic peoples. 1t is
the union of the oppressed nationalities
of Asia.
"It should be the duty of the Con-
gress to boycott the councils more
effectively, from within as also from
! without. The reformed councils are
really mask which the Bureaucracy
! has put on. conceive it to be our
clear duty to te9r this mask off their
faces. To end these councils is the only
effective boycott
we must 50 procceu tiidt the couiciis
will refuse TO do any work unless and
until our demands are satisfied. The
infant nationality Of India requires these
constant struggles for its growth and
development.
I'VE must regard khaddar (home
spnninS) as the symbol of Swaraj. To
my mind such symbol worship requires
the spreading out of all non-cooperation
activities in every possible direction. II
is only thus that the speedy attainmen,
of Swaraj is possible"
The New York herald., 1922-12-26
ATTEMPT TO WRECK
TRAIN LAID TO ROBBERS

CHICAGO. Dec. 25.--An attempt 20
wreck train No. . OF the Santa Fe Rail-
road u flier carrying mail and several
Pullman cars bound for Texas and
Oklahoma. was reported by the crew
when tive train reached Joliet, its first
stop. tonight.
The engineer wRs slowing down for
.hc station when he noticed several
figures apparently working over the
rails. \ sudden stop threw the passcn-
gers from their seats lie reported that
fourteen spikes had been drawn from
the tics and ;he flshplatcs torn aside
ono complete section OF rail had been
loosened.
railroad detectives who Investigated
expressed the belief that tho wrccISins
~ the train was planned by . gang of
train robbers.