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Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
BLACK Man REFUSES
POSITION OFFERED
BY PRES. HARDING
Especial To The Tribunel

Chicago, ILL., May 5.-Frank A.
Byron made a quiet trip here from
Washington recently to decline ap-
pointment as Deputy Internal Revenue
Inspector. Federal officials express
ed surprise as refusals of this sort
have been rare, but Mr.. Byron had
an eminently good reason for his
refusal The position which he holds
in Washington is infinitely better
than anything which the administra-
ton is offering in district offices,
even the salary being a thousand
or two higher Mr.. Byron, who is a
Chicagoan has the distinction of serv-
ing as clerk to the House Committee
on Naval affairs, his appointment
marking the first time a Colored man
has ever held a position as clerk to
any committee. He won the position
through merit and because he knew
the work, having served the COM
mittee in various capacities for the
past 20 years. Mr. Chas Pickett for
years trusted confidential secretary
to the late Senator Cullom and now
with Senator Mckinley is credited
with being the power which brings
things to pass for Illinois, While he
works modestly and quietly. Nir.
Pickett is always on the qui viye to
do the thing which can be counted to
be of the greatest good to the group.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
CAMPAIG IS NOW ON
TO IMPROVE POSTAL
Service IN PHOENIX

Postal Improvement Week got
away to a good start in Phoenix with
much interest being manifest by the
general public in matters pertaining
to the handling of mail, local postal
officials declared recently.
AS a feature of the week, postoffice
officials have arranged inspection
tours of the Phoenix office, that the
general public may Eecome acquaint-
ed with methods of handling mail.
These tours will lie conducted when
ever a party of 25 or more is organ
lied, Selim Nicholson, postmaster,
said.
During this week the general pub
lie is invited to cooperate with the
local department for the betterment
of postal service. To this end, the
department is preparing mail sched-
ules, showing the arrival and de-
parture of trains and the hours mail
matter should be posted to catch these
outgoing mails. These schedules are
being mailed to all business houses
and manufacturing plants and to in
dividuals upon application.
Prior to the opening of Postal I'M
provement Week, a series of meet
ings was held for all postal employees
and suggestions for the betterment
of service were invited. The public
also is invited to make whatever sug-
gestions it has in mind for the i'm
provement of service, either locally
or in the rural districts.
In connection with the campaign,
the local postoffice department has
mailed the following letter to all Phoe-
nix business men:
"You are naturally interested in
the economy of time as it affects
your business mail. Did you know
that if you tie string around your
package of letters and drop them in
the package box, it will save lot of
time in arranging them for the can
ceiling machine?
why not keep them in orderly
fashion, as they certainly must be
when you have sealed and stamped
them, and send them to the postof-
flee in that manner?
Just think how little thoughtful
act of this kind on your part will
assist in helping your mail to catch
an early train.
Mail trains don't wait. We must
be on time. Won't you assist the
postoffice to give your letters the
best service possible?
Don't forget to keep the mail COM
ing to us. Just take those letters
that are ready and send them to the
mail box at intervals during the day.
Don't be an 'also-ran Study
your schedules, finish and mail such
letters as go by the next train and
impress upon your office force the
Importance to your business of get
ting your nail to the postoffice
promptly, tied in bundles, so we can
handle it quickly to the departing
train"
Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
Returns to Phoenix

Montezuma street and are now locat-
ed in California. The Mack home is
one of the most pretentious and best
built homes owned by colored people
in Prescott. 1t was a cash deal ard
several thousand dollars were paid
for same. Mr.. and Mrs. Mack cwn
other valuable property he's in the
restricted district and have been Of
fered big prices for same, but they
have refused to sell. Mr. and Mrs.
Mack are two of Prescott's most
prominent citizens, standing high in
all circles, and respected by all peo-
pie of both races. They gave much to
the church and parsonage, one of the
biggest gifts was beautiful $500 or
gan, pipe tone, and completely fur
nished the parsonage of the Baptist
church. Not in talk. but actual hard
cash paid for the things in use there.
They plan to open business on a big
scale in California and will purchase
Cadillac eight or a Pierce Arrow
Luxury car. Mrs. Mack has several
lots in the oil belt in Texas and made
a recent trip there in the interest of
same. Prescott has lost two valuable
factors in fraternal, church and So
cial circles. However, it is the earn
est hope of their many friends that
they will have glowing success in
their new field. Mrs. Mack has been
in California for several months. Mr..
Mack left Tuesday for the coast.
Their places will be hard to fill.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
COL. link JOHNSON
Will NOT resign

Atlanta, Ca, May 5.-Col. Henry
Lincoln Johnson, Republican nation
al committeeman from Georgia, who
came here to attend a political meet
ing, emphatically denied that he was
going to resign as national commit
teeman and declared untrue the
charge that he was trying to "Afri-
canize the party in Georgia"
"All we ask for is some little show,
.some recognition" he said.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
SUPERIOR
BY Julius H. Miller


Mr.. Geo. Strelen of Mesa, Arizona,
is in camp looking over the field
this week. Mr.. Strelen is first class
carpenter and is looking in the right
direction
Mr. John Brown, capable piano tun-
er of Phoenix, is in town. Fix 'em
up, John. You know how.
Mrs. julius H. Miller is spending
two weeks in Phoenix shopping and
visiting friends.
Mr.. John Brown is good at tuning
pianos and repairing other musical
instruments, but can't recommend
him as pool player.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
PRESCOTT
BY Mrs. |. V. Hines


Mrs. Mary Williams. who last week
was confined with influenza, is up and
able to be out for short walks.
Miss Inez Metlock and Mr.. D. Jones
were united in the holy bonds of we'd
lock at the Catholic church April 27
by Father Torrente. Miss Metlock
is native of Jamaica, coming to
Prescott some time ago from King
ston. Mr.. Jones, the groom is bril-
liant young man and is employed as
a mechanic in the Santa Fe shops.
He has spent many years in Prescott
and has proved worthy gentleman.
Mrs Jones the bride spent a part of
last year here. Mr. and Mrs. Jones
start their marriage career under the
most auspicious conditions and viii
receive the best wishes of their large
circle of friends.
The Masonic Grand Lodge of Ari-
zona Jurisdiction is holding its third
annual communication in Phoenix
this week and the following persons
from Prescott are in attendance: Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Tull, Mrs. w. D. Alex
ander, Mr. Geo. Jordan, Mrs Paris
Tabron.
The regular meeting of the U. N l.
A. was held Friday night and many
xvaro IN o+4ondonoa Tbo oc+b &c Nov
is known throughout the world as An
niversary day for the organization
and Mrs. Jacob Tull has been selected
to arrange a program for the local
division of this great organization.
Mr.. Albert Lee Sells and Mr.. j.
Bullock We're delegates to the state
of the V. F. w. held in
Phoenix last week
Mrs. Clarence Maxwell, who for the
past three weeks has been confined to
her home on account of illness, is
able to be up.
Mr. and Mrs Wise have purchased
a beautiful home in North Granite
street. This home was formerly
known as the Suddoth place.
Mr. and Mrs. Weber of Jerome have
been in Prescott the past two months
and he has accepted position at Ft.
Whipple. They will return to jerome
late in the spring.
Miss Coleman, who short time
ago attempted suicide by shooting, is
up and able to be about.
Mrs Plato Lindsey of Phoenix, who
has been in Prescott several weeks
with her son, Mr.. C. L. Lindsey, who
is patient at the government hospit-
al in Fort Whipple, left last week for
home. Mrs. Lindsey is a graduate of
the Poro College of Hair and Beauty
Culture and has many customers.
Word received this week from Miss
BeuIah Morrow, former teacher in the
public schools of Mesa, Arizona, in
forms us that she will attend the
summer normal at Hampton Institute,
Hampton, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Mack have sold
their beautiful home in 229 North
Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
Enjoys Wonderful Trio

-ffJSJS ENtidNiidi TiU
Mrs. Georgia Hoyt, who has been
employed in the home of Gov, and
Mrs. Thomas E. Campbell for more
than two years, accompanied the
family on the International Run of
the Good Roads Convention, April 20,
from Phoenix to Nogales. They stop
ped for the dedication of the Miami
Superior highway, and at all points
of interest between Phoenix and Nc
gales. Mrs. Hoyt also made trip
into Old Mexico and was wonderfully
impressed with the beautiful sights.
They returned Sunday, May 2, and
Mrs. Hoyt reports very delightful
trip.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
Successful Play Given


The class play given Friday night,
April 2S by students of the colored
division of the Phoenix Union High
School was a pronounced success in
every way. The auditorium was filled
with interested spectators and they
were not disappointed with the play
The students played well their parts,
several displayed rare talent and
ability. The high school teachers,
Mrs. c. B. Caldwell and Mrs. Myrtle
Rodgers, deserve much praise for the
wonderful manner in which they
trained the pupils for their parts. The
play this year was the best and most
successful ever given by students of
this division of the high school.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
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Distinguished Visitors

Mr. Melvin Crisp of somerton, Ariz,
Mr. Jacob Tull, Geo. E. Jordan and
w. D. Alexander Of Prescott, Samuel
Hill of Yuma, Daniel Roberts of
Douglas, and other distinguished Wis
itors from all sections of Arizona We're
in Phoenix this week attending the
session Of the Masonic grand lodge.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
Mrs. James Entertains

Sunday afternoon, April 80 Mrs.
Ben James, assisted by Mrs. L. Ada
Walker, entertained informally with
a musical at her home IA North 18th
street complimentary to Prof. and
Mrs. Wade Hammond, chief musician
of the 10 cavalry band at Fort Hua-
chuca, and Mrs. Carter, wife of Chap
lain Carter of the 25th Infantry, sta
toned at Nogales, and the Morrison
orchestra of Denver, Colo. Over forty
guests were invited and came to meet
the honor guests and enjoy the music.
A number of vocal selections by Mrs.
Carter, who also is an accomplished
musician, a violin number by Mr.. Geo.
Morrison who is too we'll known in
the southwest for introduction,
number by Miss Gertrude Bradshaw
of Topeka, Kansas, Mr.. Lee Morrison,
Mr.. Montgomery and Miss Hattie Nc
Daniels with Mrs. Weaver at the pi-
ano, completed the delightful musical
program. Punch and ices were served
Mrs. Chas. Lewis presiding at the
punch bowl. Mrs Oralee Minis as
sisted in receiving. At late hour
all departed proclaiming Mesdames
James and Walker excellent hostess
es.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
Set out Trees

Mr.. A. G. shepperson has had some
beautiful palm trees set out in front
of his place, 1926 East Washington
. street and they make a great improve
ment on this valuable property. Mr..
Shepperson is now in St Louis at
tending a family reunion
Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
Splendid Services

Excellent services were conducted
Sunday at all the colored churches
and the pastors delivered able ser
mons The attendance was good and
collections up to the usual standard.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
Washinstons Are Hosts

Washingtons Are Hosts
Mr. and Mrs. R. w. Washington
and daughter, Mrs. Ada Thomas of
1421 East Van Buren street, enter
tanned informally Sunday afternoon,
April 80, in honor of the members of
the Morrison Jazz Band The musi-
clans rendered several selections and
Miss Hattie Mcdaniel, their lady en-
tertainer, sang beautiful number
that was greatly enjoyed by all pres
ent. The Morrison brothers, Miss
Hattie Mcdaniel and several other
members of the group are old friends
and acquaintances of the Washington
family Among those present to m aet
the members of the llnd and enjoy
the music and refreshments were.
Mrs. Ella Barker, Mrs. Georgia Hoyt,
Mrs. Emma Clayton, Mr. and Mrs.
c. E. Eubanks and daughter Muriel,
Mr.. S. P. Rochon. Mr.. and Mrs. John
T. Peck, Mr. and Mrs. e. S. P. Dawson,
WI .. Ntidi C1CC 6tAOooy3 wi. anu 4n D.
Daniel Rumph, Lieut.. Lee of the 10th
Cavalry band, house guest of Mr.. and
Mrs J. P. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. E. E.
Andersonia, Mr.. Frank Shirley, Mr..
L. Freeman, Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.. Will
liams, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Fish, Mr.
and Mrs. J. P. Foster, Mr. D. N. Ed
monds, Mr.. and Mrs. I. F. Silvers,
Mr.. Harold Carriger, Miss Erma JON
es, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben James, Mrs.
Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. James Cole
man. Delicious refreshments were
served after which all departed wish
ing the Morrison company succeps
and that they might prolong their
stay in Phoenix indefinitely
Opens Confectionery
Mr.. and, Mrs. A. P. Taylor have op-
ened refreshment parlor and cold
drink stand at 9O1 West Sherman
street, corner 9Th avenue and invite
all Phoenix to come and inspect their
place. They serve ice cream, cold
drinks and light refreshments Mr..
and Mrs. Taylor are well known and
popular citizens of Phoenix and they
have a nice, cozy place where you
may go and enjoy quiet hour They
want you to stop in and look their
place over, whether you want to buy
anything or not. All are welcome.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
3. Y. p. U. Meeting

B. Y. p. U. Meeting
An interesting meeting of the B.
Y. P. U. was held Sunday evening
$3.50 at the Second Baptist church
Prof. c. N. Copeland made an inter
esting talk as also did several others.
The topic for next Sunday, May is:
Better Sabbath Keeping" Jer. IT:
1927. Prof. Hawkins is scheduled to
make a talk and this promises to be
a very enthusiastic meeting. All in
vited to attend
Straw Hat Season opens
If you are in doubt about the proper
time to discard the felt hat and don
the straw, just step into the Californ-
ia Hat Cleaning establishment, 224
EAST Adams street and view the ar
ray of straws, panamas and near
panamas that is being cleaned and
blocked by Mrs. Della King, proprie-
tor of this busy place. Don't buy a
new straw until you have taken your
old one to Mrs. King. She makes old
hats look like new. All she asks is
a chance to show you. Every one
of her customers is a walking adver-
tisement for the California Hat
Cleaners. She knows her business
from A to z. Nuff sed.
Returns to Phoenix
Mrs. Lucille Howard of 230 N. 11th
street, who the past several months
has been sojourning in Los Angeles,
Cal, returned to Phoenix several days
ago and is now at her home in North
18th street. The California climate
did not agree with ner and so she had
to cut short her stay.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
Returns to Coast

Returns to Coast
Sgt. VIM. Kidd of Co. D., 18th N.
Y, who has been in the city several
days, left Tuesday for his home in Los
Angeles. While here he was a guest
in the home of Mrs. Nichols in South
3rd avenue.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
Charity Ball a Success

The entertainment and dance given
Monday night May 1, by ladies of the
Charity club at the F'rolic dance hall,
was a brilliant success, both finan-
cially and socially. Over three-hun-
dred attended and all were unanimous
in proclaiming it one of the most de-
lightful social affairs ever witnessed
in Phoenix. The Morrison Jazz Or.
chestra and entertainers were the
feature attractions and their populari
ty added to the success of the affair
Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
Expression of Gratitude

Expression of Gratitude
Mr. George Morrison, speaking for
the Morrison orchestra stated that
they were lost for words to express
their. thanks and appreciation for the
excellent manner in which the citi-
zens of Phoenix entertained them.
They want you to know that they are
grateful for all favors shown them and
should any of you come to their
home in Denver, they ask that you
look them up and they will try to re-
turn your kindness.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
Delightfully."- Entertained

After the Charity Club dance Mon
day night at the Frolic, the Morrison
Jazz orchestra entertainers were
special guests of Mrs. ]. L. McCloud
at her home, 52S South 2nc avenue.
A tempting breakfast was served at q:
30 m, after which the guests were en-
tertained with music by the Morrison
band. At 4:45 the members of the
band left for Tucson, Ariz0pa In the
morning party at Mrs. McCloud's s
home were, Mr.. S. Doss, Mrs. A.
Stewart, Mrs. L. Wells, Mrs. R. c.
Little, Miss Inez Stewart. All ac-
companied the Morrison band to the
depot and bade them a long farewell
Phoenix tribune., 1922-05-06
Leaves for ST. Louis

Mr.. A. C. Shepperson left this
week for st. Louis, NO. where he
will celebrate family reunion. All
members of the Shepperscn family
will be in st. Louis this week, some
TO attend the general conference of
the C. M. E. church and others just
for visit. All will gather at the
home of Mr. Shepperson's sister Mrs.
Josie Wade, 1924 Cote Brilliant
street Mr.. Shepperson will return to
Phoenix after the reunion.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-09
TRY THIS ON THE RANGE

John Muir, known the world over as
writer and student of nature, first
won local fame as an inventor. Miss
Tappan in the Heroes of Progress
(which Houghton Bgiffhin Company
have just published) tells how he US
ed to start fire in the little district
school where he taught The fire had
TO be lit early in the morning so that
the room would be warm when the
students arrived. 1t was a similar
problem to feeding horses on the
farm problem whi,h he had con
Quered with a crude clock. To light a
FIRE. however, took knowledge Of
chemistry as well. "He put a little
powdered chlorate of potash and sug-
ar on the stove-hearth near some
shavings, then he made little ad-
dition to his wooden clock, so thai
at precisely eight it let a drop of sui
phuric acid fall upon the mixture.
Not one morning did it fail him. and
on the coolest days the schoolhouse
was warm before the children arriv-
ed You won't do for a teacher, de-
clared the farmer with whom he was
boarding, you are in league with the
devil"
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-09

ried over from last year, will these
pigs bring prices that will make the
corn belt farmer forget his recent
hard luck and face the future with
confidence?
No one, of course, can answer these
questions with any degree of assur-
ance as to the accuracy OF the ans
wer. But this much is true: Farm
prices have been and are yet out of
line with commodity prizes and wag-
es. Commodity prices and wages
show no disposition to fall. They are
holding about steady at their pres
ent high level. The natural thing is
for farm prices and commodity prices
to come together and stay together.
II is to be expected that commodity
prices and wages will slowly work
lower and that farm prices will slow
ly work higher-the two meeting
somewhere between their present
widely separated points. No one can
say that this will happen immediate
ly, but it must come inevitably. Un-
less world conditions are again upset.
the present advancing of farm prices
is probably a part of this great move
ment. If so, the recent advance is
permanent and further advances are
to be expected. Fluctuations from
time to time are certain to occur. but
unless there is a collapse In other
prices the general trend of farm pri-
ces ought to be upward.-Kansas City
Star.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-09
LOCAL HIGH
MEN WILL GO
TO TOURNEY

he Baraboo high school basketball
team won their place in the district
basketball tournament by defeating
the strong Tomah team last night in
the gymnasium by a score of Pill.
Ton.ah beat La Crosse at Tomah by
score of 25-23. The decisive victory
over TOmah raises the standing of the
Baraboo team.
Tomah and La Crosse will be the
strongest competition that Baraboo
will have to meet at the tournament.
The game last night was hard fought
and it was not until the last few min
utes that the outcome was sure. The
first half was a fine example of classy
basketball but the last half was slow
er. The team work of the locals was
in evidence again throughout the
game. Tomah was a can shooting
team but their skill in Caging was
poor. BarabOo's short passes and team
work was again responsible for vic
tory. HansOn's floor work was good
and resulted in working the ball into
BarabOo's territory time after time.
Hayward's basket caging was the
feature of the game. The husky lads
made five from very difficult angles
under close guarding Lawsche play
ed a very consistent game at guard
ing never loosing his head. Duncan
and Peterson both played very good
and always sacrificed individual
chances for the benefit of team work
and the best interest OF the team.
Speedy Al Boyd was used as a sub
stitute and he kept the team WORK
going whenever given a chance.
Coach Wright's men expect to play
one more game before going to the
tournament. The management is ne.
gotiating with Richland Center. This
team is one of the strongest teams
in the state having defeated nearly
every aggregation they have PLAYED
including Madison and La Crosse. II
the game is scheduled the Baraboo
rooters will see a contest bet,7een
two of the best teams in the La
Crosse and Platteville districts.
Coach Rummel also came in for a
share of the honors when his girls
team won their second victory for
the week by defeating the heretofore
defeated Sank City girls team by a
score OF 17-3.
Edna Schrieber and Eileen Sloniker
played the most stellar parts but the
ether members Of the team also plav-
ed exceptionally good. The guarding
by Popjoy and Case was splendid and
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-09
EXIT lands

The resignation of Judge Kenesaw
Mountain Lands from the federal
bench removes from official life in
America a vigorous and courageous
figure. For a quarter of a century he
has been one of the conspicuous fed
eral judges whose sympathies were
with popular movements. He was a
liberal; never radical, but always
open minded. He will be remembered
best by the fine he imposed upon the
Standard Oil Company 20 years ago.
It was a 2S million dollar fine; it
should have been paid. The Supreme
Court set it aside. The results Of that
leniency have been two fold; first, to
inculcate a belief in the people that
nothing serious can harm the great
corporations in the courts no mat
ter what the corporations do; second,
TO inculcate that belief in the hearts
OF the managers of great corporations.
Which concensus of opinion would
seem to set great corporations be
yond the law.
Judge Lands leaving the bench
leaves a grateful republic regretting
his departure. We could we'll afford
10 lose another kind of man. But
the Lands type is rare and useful.
IN. A. W. in Emporia Gazette