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The Appeal., 1922-09-30
"FOR NEGRO PRESS ExcLU-
SIVELY."

THE APPEAL during the war,
patriotically published many pages Of
free advertising Of Liberty Loans,
Thrift Stamps, War Savings Stamps,
Food Administration notices, etc., and
at a great expense to the publisher.
1t was a duty which every American
owed to his native land.
We are now receiving a lot of copy
headed (For the Negro Press exclu.
sively) which will NOT appear in THE
APPEAL. 1t is ridiculous to send out
such stuff and really an insult to the
colored soldiers, who fought for de-
mocracy. Thrift is very important
matter for ALL Americans, but it is
not limited by color or race or creed
and the identical matter should be
sent to every group Of Americans, un-
less it be translated into some for
eign language for the benefit of for
eigners who can not read English.
The colored people speak the language
of their native country-English.
In the future as in the past THE
APPEAL will continue to print por-
tion of the official matter it receives.
but no jimcrow matter.
THE APPEAL is not negro" pa-
per. For years it has had at it's busi-
ness heading
THE APPEAL
An American Newspaper
and that is what it is. THE APPEAL
believes in Americanism for every
American of every race, color or creed.
To send out copy sheets prepared
Exclusively for the Negro press is
an insult to the intelligence, patrio-
tism and Americanism of 100000
English speaking AMERICANS, who
wish no special privileges.
The Appeal., 1922-09-30
THE REASON WHY.

A distinguished foreigner who is
touring the United States had this to
say relative to his Impressions of the
race question In this country:
II have always been interested in
what is called the race question in
the United States and since my arrival
I have endeavored to study It from
every viewpoint and If possible find
some reasons for it's existence.
after l had met so large number
Of Intelligent, we'll educated, refined
and cultured colored people I was at
loss to understand the reasons for
the bitter race prejudice and the at
tempts in various parts of the country
to segregate people of color.
THAT a body so-called Christians
should find it necessary to even dis
cuss the question of segregating any
class of people was so contrary to
the spirit of Christianity that l was
greatly surprised; but after South
ern delegate had in vigorous speech
opposed segregation, I was dumb
founded to see bishop Of colored
Methodist church arise and make a
speech favoring the separation of his
branch from the proposed union of
Methodism. He referred to his mem
bers as white folks Negroes" and
said they wished to be set apart.
It was disgusting revelation. Il
"The whole thing Is now clear Some
ignorant, short sighted self-seeking
leaders are seeking segregation in the
church for, some personal reasons.
Evidently they are not versed in his
tory or they would know that they
are playing with fire. If they are
segregated in the House of the Lord,
segregation civilly and socially fol
lows as a natural sequence. Old col.
ored men who were reared in slavery
are apt to have slavish ideas and
the only hope of the colored people
is that the young men, the clear
headed thinking young men, will take
charge Of the situation and push to
the rear the trucking leaders who
are willing to sell their birthright
for q mess Of pottage.''
The Appeal., 1922-09-30

is an economic truism which has
never been disputed by any reputable
sociolcgist or political economist
from Adam Smith down to the pres
ent time.
7. THE APPEAL knows that the
colored people have been misrepre-
sented in the matter of crime. Enc
mics have endeavored to prove that
colored people are a criminal people,
but their statements have been dis
proved by statistics. Caucasian
Americans commit more and baser
crimes than colored people.
8. THE APPEAL is opposed to
mob law and believes that mob Ii
cense is more dangerous to the we'll
being and perpetuity Of society than
the isolated infractions of the law by
individuals.
9. THE APPEAL does not believe
that the Southern Caucasians are the
best friends Of the race. The South
S1A OouSdo1d1l 1OSd VI 1I1SllUSUlD IS
the relation Of superior and inferior.
In many cases the colored person
who gains the Friendship" of a
Southern Caucasian does so at the
expense Of his manhood. THE AP-
PEAL is not willing for the settle
ment of the race question to be left
to the unjust, un-American, unchris-
tian South for settlement.
10. THE APPEAL refuses to con-
slider any proposition that the colored
man relinquish any of the political or
civil rights now possessed by the
race. Every effort should be made
to retain those which exist and to
regain those which have been lost.
THE APPEAL reafirms it's unal-
;erable determination to continue to
battle for the right to the end and
come what may, THE APPEAL will
never give up the contention for JUS
lice and the absolute equality of all
citizens under the law.
The Appeal., 1922-09-30
jim GROW LEADERS,

We had in recent issue a sympo-
SUM OF views Of colored editors in
various parts Of the country on the
speeches of President Harding in Bir-
mlngham, Ala, and Atlanta, Ga.
one OF the strongest OF these is an
editorial from the Richmond (Va.)
Planet, by that fearless journalist,
John Mitchell, Jr. Referring to the
desire of President Harding to have
more negro" leaders developed, The
Plaret. says:
(. THE SOUTH is FULL OF THIS
KIND OF LEADERS. DR.. BOOk-
Err T. WASHINGTON DID HIS
PART IN DEVELOPING THIS
k!ND or LEADERSHIP. IN LAT
ER YEARS HE REALIZED THAT
~ HAD GONE TOO FAR, TO THE
EXTENT OF ELIMINATING THE
P,KttlNClPLES OF HOOD,
WITHOUT WHICH NO RACE CAN
RISE TO THE FULL HEIGHT or
CITIZENSHIP,
Ihls is strong statement vet it is
absolutely true. No single thing in
the history Of the colored people in
the United, States has done so much
TO prevent the full attainment of citi
zsnship as that speech Of Booker
washington delivered in Atlanta, Ca,
Since then the descent to hell has
been swift and sure and the depths
were sounded when the other dav.
Warren G. Harding. President of tie
United States, stood by the side of
the Grady monument in Atlanta, pro-
bounced eulogy on Henry w.
Grady, the most bitter, dangerous and
lnsldlous enemy of the colored people
tnat the country has produced, de-
clared that the race question must be
settled by the segregation of Ameri-
can citizens.
Lured on by the enthusiastic recep-
tion by the South of the B. Washinp-
ton &c speech and the white mans
good negro, pat on the shoulder, the
]lmcrow leaders tribe has increased
so enormously that it is now men,
ace to be reckoned with in every COM
munity in which there are a hundred
colored men.
Before he died Booker WASHINGTON
repented in bitterness what he had
done and longed for life to wash out
ms unWlse course but it was too late.
Although it may be news to manv. it
is a fact that after his death an ar
tlcle, written by him, was printed in
leading magazine, in which he re-
Pudlated segregation which he had so
long championed..
No greater calamity could befall
the colored people than the harvest
ing OF new crop Of "jimcrow negro
leaders,"
The Appeal., 1922-09-30

The Crisis and other periodicals and
many colored soldiers asserted that
instead of investigating and endeav-
orlng to correct the outrageous treat
ment to which the colored troops
were subjected, he rushed around,
made few speeches telling the col
ored soldiers to be good" and then
took the first boat for the u. S. Sin
order org TO- attend a conference at
Tuskegee" y @@ - 3.a
For colored man to laud the
brutal South, which has heaped un-
Speakable wrongs upon his people for
hundreds l of years, is a disgusting ex-
hlbition of servility. Imagine if, YOU
can, an 1rishman approving the aw-
1ul murders by the British soldiery;
conceive If you can, a Jew condoning
the pogroms in Russia, Poland and
the Balkan states; think of an East
Indian lauding the English who blew
many of his countrymen from the
mouths of cannon. If you can visual
ize these things then you can get a
true picture of what it means for a
colored man to laud the South.
The Appeal., 1922-09-30
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

President Harding and Secretary
Hughes shave been moved" by com
plants from Americans in the near
east and have demanded equal op-
portunlties for Americans in Persia
those who kick get at least some Of
the things they complain about. And
the President would sit up and take
notice if the colored people kicked
hard enough and in unison. -.
While the administration is quick
to come to the aid of "Americans
abroad" it does not hesitate to curse
Americans at home." Colored
Americans ne have been jimcrowed in
every way right here in America.
The Presidents speeches in Alabama
and Georgia were curses upon pa
troitic Americans and double curses
because some lickspittle sleaders"
attempted to condone them.
The Appeal., 1922-09-30
THE APPEALS PLATFORM

(Reprinted from THE APPEAL
September Is, 1903.)
l. THE APPEAL resents the
claim so persistently made by many
Caucasians that this is a "white
mans country" The colored people
are citizens by right and birth and
the Federal Constitution specifically
places all citizens on equality before
the law
2. THE APPEAL believes that
the idea advanced by certain persons
that the Caucasian race has been es-
pecially commissioned by God to rule
all of the colored races is .blasphemy
3. THE APPEAL firmly believes
that in republic there can be but
enc kind Of citizen, hence challenges
the right of the government-fed-
eral, state or local-to discriminate
in any way between citizens by the
enactment Of any law which speci-
fes that the colored people must be
separated from or treated differently
from the great body of citizens.
THE APPEAL is opposed to class
legislation of every kind.
4. THE APPEAL believes in man
hood suffrage without any educa-
tional or property qualifications
whatever, and contend that the law
abiding man of good character, who
does his duty as citizen and risks
his life in defense of the flag, should
not be deprived of the ballot because
he is poor and cannot read and write.
Disfranchisement works irresistibly
for the denial or abridgement of all
the related rights of citizenship, be-
cause voteless man has no right
which any one is bound to respect.
S. THE APPEAL believes that
the schools supported by public tax
alton should be open to all regardless
of race, color or creed and that every
parent should determine the kind Of
education he wishes his children to
receive. 4 .2 as 81
6. THE APPEAL believes that
the statement that the Southern Cau-H
casians pay the taxes necessary to
educate the Southern colored people
is an economic absurdity. That each
man in his place pays as much tax
as any other man in the community
The Appeal., 1922-09-30
Editor John @. Adams
(FrOm the Minneannlis Massann

(From the Minneapolis Messenger.)
The death of Editor J. @. Adams
closes the career of an admirable
citizen. He was an uncompromising
champion for equality and justice, re-
gardless Of race, creed, or nationality.
His passing has caused the COM
munity in which he lived to praise
him for his many virtues. He had
lived to ripe old age and fell on the
firing lne-in active service.
The publishers of The Messenger
have lost a true friend. We extend
to his family and relatives our con-
dolences, wishing the continuance of
The Appeal as fitting memorial and
that it will receive loyal support in
recognition of his services to his
race-to perpetuate the policies of
Mr.: Adams and the principles to
which he dedicated his life's work.
The Appeal., 1922-09-30
Death Claims Veteran Editor.
(From the Indianapolis World. J

~ 1oHh IAe 1nuldHdpOllS WOflO.)
The sad news comes from St. Paul,
Minn., of the death of the renowned
and veteran editor of the St. Paul
APPEAL, John @. Adams, which oc-
Cured from an accident of an au-
tcmobile on the evening of Sunday,
September 8, by being knocked down
by it's driver.
Mr.. Adams was brother of C. F.
Adams who was for many years as
sistant register of the treasury He
was of one of the best known fami-
lies and was one of the best known
business men in the Northwest.
He will be greatly missed by all
classes of citizens throughout the
country, for he was a real humani-
tartan, and fought for what he con-
ceived to be right and just for the
human race.
The entire press throughout the
country extend to his family and
many friends their heartfelt SYM
pathy.
The Appeal., 1922-09-30
ACCURSED BE THEY If THEY
YIELD .s....' t5 .-l. .,
Reprinted from The Appeal Of
October Is, 1879 = @H--. ~.

(Reprinted from The Appeal of
October Is, 1879 ~.
For more than a quarter of the
century the editor of THE APPEAL
has struggled to give the Afro Amer
lean people of the West newspaper
which would defend their rights. "A
complete file has been preserved and
the editor is proud to say that not
single false note has been sounded.
THE APPEAL has always advised it's
readers never to relinquish a. civil
right and to aid their Southern
brethren to regain the many rights
which have slipped away because of
the activities of. jim crow propagan-
THE APPEAL has never been a
profitable business proposition in it.
self, the editor has made his living
out of his job printing office and from
other sources of income, but he feels
that he has done something to aid
the colored people and the
consciousness of having fought for
the right compensates him for the
years of hard work and the expendi-
ture Of thousands Of dollars.
The editor Of THE APPEAL is a
father and the one thing he has en-
deavored to impress upon the minds
of his children is self respect, espe-
cially as it relates to demanding all
the rights of American citizenship.
ne is poor man and has little of
this worlds goods to bequeath them,
but if they have learned their lesson
well and will suffer hardships and
privations and even prefer to die
rather than degrade their souls by
willingly accepting any treatment
which is in any way inferior to that
accorded to other Americans, the
editor will pass Into the Great Be-
yond happy in the thought that he
has left his offspring a priceless
heritage.
The editor Of THE APPEAL would
rather see all of his children in their
graves than to feel that they will
ever even in their minds consider the
proposition of becoming Jim crowists
and if they are ever willing to give
up liberty and become servile syco-
phants, may Gods most awful curse
descend upon them and their children
and may their children's children be
accursed through all time and eter-
nifty.
The Appeal., 1922-09-30
Regarded as the DOUGLASS Tvpe
(F'rom the St. Louis Argus.)

The news CT the death of John
quincy Adams, editor of THE AP-
PEAL, st. Paul, Minn., comes as
shock as we'll as a surprise to his
many friends.
According to reports, Mr.. Adams
came to his death on account of be-
ing struck by an automobile as he
was returning from church Sunday
afternoon. After the accident. he
never regained consciousness, having
suffered fracture of the skuli
broken arm and internal injuries.
Mr.. Adams was veteran news
paper man, fearless and courageous.
and regarded as the Douglass type.
The profession loses a valuable
man in his death.
The Appeal., 1922-09-30

many colored people were being con
verted. It is not strange that the
religion OF the gentle Gautama Buddha
should appeal to the colored people,
beacuse it not only teaches the equal
lty OF mankind, but practices it's
teachings. Orthodox Christianity in
the y. s. teaches inequality of race
and oppresses, disfranchises, lynches
and burns colored Christians At the
stake. It is aided in 'keepinp the
'nigger in his place" by the Ku Klux
klansmen, who, barring the Jews and
Catholics kneel before the "FTaminp
Cross" and swear to uphold white
supremacy"
The Appeal., 1922-09-30
Had Transcendent Power as Leader
(From the Richmond (Va.) Planet.)

When John Quincy Adams, editor
of the St: Paul Appeal died, the race
suffered the loss of leader, who was
as ''true as Steel" He had high
ideals and he did not fear to express
them. Time will demonstrate the
value of his counsels. Upon all ques-
tions, he occupied position that was
unassailable. For more than ten
years, we have watched his utter
ances and at no time has he faltered
in his devotion to duty and his fealty
to the race with which he was identi-
fed. It is unfortunate that he should
have passed away at this time.
We do not believe that his own
people really appreciated fully his
transcendent power as a leader. We
fear that we shall never gaze upon
his like again.
The Appeal., 1922-09-30
One Of the Most ForcefuI Writers

(From the Informer, Cadiz, Ky.)
The death of Mr.. John @. Adams,
editor, publisher Of THE APPEAL,
removes one Of the ablest and most
forceful writer's Of this country. He
always stood for justice and right.
Asked for no more nor anything
less.
We fear that we shall not soon find
one so able and sacrificing for his
race.
The publishers tender their heart
felt sympathy to his family in it's
great loss.
The Appeal., 1922-09-30
COMMENTS
ON The LIFE AND DEATH
OF JOHN Q. ADAMS
Inspired by His Scholarly Attainments
CDR. C. F. Maxwell in the Search
light. Seattle. Washl -.

(Dr. c. F. Maxwell in the Search
light, Seattle, Wash.)
The death of John Q. Adams was
a great shock to all. Mr.. Adams was
pioneer citizen and the oldest pub
Usher. He was the most prominent
.colored man in the state of Mime
sofa and respected by persons in
every walk of life. He was at one
time teacher in the public schools of
Louisville, KY. At later period the
two brothers cast their lots in Chi
cago and St. Paul. .....
To the writer then a very small
boy; these young men were an inspi-
ration on account of their gentle
manly bearing, scholarly attainments
and lastly by their extraordinary
handsomeness. Mr.. Adams served
one or more terms as; deputy sheriff
at St. Paul in addition to his editorial
duties. In every sense of the term,
Mr.. Adams was both a man and
gentleman.
"None but the ashes of the just,
Smell sweet, and, blossom in the
dust" .:.z.
The Appeal., 1922-09-30
THE MENACE OF BUDDHISM.

A woman who has been Christian
missionary in Japan for 18, years call
ed the attention to the Disciples Of
Christ, at a recent general confer
.ence; to the growing menace Of
Buddhism She said that Buddhist
priests and teachers arecoming In in.
creasing numbers and are urging the
Japanese in the u. S. to have nothing
to do with the Christian religion on
the ground that its followers call
them inferior and oppress them. She
also stated that Buddhism is also
gaining among Americans and that
The Appeal., 1922-09-30
Should Commemorate Editor Adams

(from the Minneapolis Messenger.)
The colored people especially in
this section should set aside Septem-
Der 3, Of each year as a memorial to
Editor John @. Adams of THE APP
PEAL. It is regrettable that we so
soon forget our benefactors and
those who have done their part
toward our advancement. The COL
ored people of Minnesota should have
enough pride and gratitude to re-
member one who has done so much
and no one deserve that honor more
than the late John @. Adams.
The Appeal., 1922-09-30
%Bib|s Thoughttor Today

HOW TO ESCAPE FROM EVIL:
Because thou hast made the Lord,
which is my refuge, even the Most
High, thy habitation; there shall no
evil befall thee, neither shall any
plague come nigh thy dwelling. For
he shall give his angels charge over
thee, to keep thee in all thy ways
Psalm 91:9-11.
The Appeal., 1922-09-30

The headlines say: Texans
Lynch Colored Man. Cause I'm
known" o, yes, the cause rs known.
HE WAS ,COLORED. That's enough.
in Texas. 81 45ts 5f # 3sis
The Appeal., 1922-09-30
A Fearless Champion

Oh. G. Smith Cleveland Gazette)
4 John @. Adams was one of our two
or three loyal, fearless and real edi-
torial champions. i5', 81,
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production 81 the country, and
consumed 10, 297, 100000 cubic
feet, OF 1 Q per cent Of the total
consumption, according to fig
ures Just compiled BY the &c.
olegical Survey. But eleven
states exceeded Kentucky in pro-
duction and consumption Of nat.
urat gas.
In total value Of ell natural
gas consumed, Kentucky stood
eighth among the States. The
total value of all natural gas con
sumed in Kentucky in 1920 was
1896, 900. The average price OF
natural gas in Kentucky for 1920
wss 81 8 cents. There are 1C0,.
3O8 users of natural gas for do
mestic purposes in Kentucky, &C
cording to 1920 figures, who con.
sumed o 1881, 900, 900 cubic feet OF
= total value of $3.50, 900, or an
average price OF 81 3 cents. Ken
lucky has 1925 consumers of nat
ural gas for industrial purposes,
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The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1922-10-05

"A literary and musical entertain
ment at the school house to raise
funds for the purchase of new
uniform for the ball team, at
which V. 9. Martin has consent
ed to sing: when the Robins
nest again" and Miss Irene
Griggs will recite "Osller Joe. y
| Let there be a full house.