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DRUNK KILLS TWO
POLICEMEN.
Preston News Serrice)


Johnstown, Pa, Sept. 6.--Leo 4.
Young saturated to the gills with
shine" would brook no interference
by miniOns Of the law when they AT
tempted to arrest him for disorderIy
conduct and drunkenness. 1t is said
that when he was accosted by police
man he opened fire and killed the Off
Ger instantly. The officer who came to
his assistance was also snuffed Off
with bullet from the Big Bertha
Young prided himself on possessing.
Citizens sent in a riot cali and a
squad Of police and detectives arrived
on the scene and battle ensued in
which four other officers were wound
ed before Young was finally shot down.
The police then went on rampage OF
arrestiDg and finally gathered in Is
Negroes; most of whom ii was found
had guns in their possession
The chief Of police stated that the
practice OF carrying concealed weap-.
ons was entirely too prevalent among
immigrant Negroes from the South
and from now on stringent measures
would be taken TO prevent gun toting
by citizens Of Jamestown as it was his
intention to enforce the law regarding
this particular crime. He stated that
following pay days at the Bethlehem
Steel Company "moonshine" vendors.
commonly called boot'eggers do q
thriving business. This evil will also
be stamped out, he said.
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DIR. Emmett Scott In Pittsburgh.
preston News Scryice)

Pittsburgh, Pa. Sept. 5.-Dr. En-
NETT j. Scott. SecretaryTreasurer OF
Howard University was business
visitor in Pittsburgh last week. While
here DR.. Scott attended meeting cf
the Board of Directors OF the African
Union Company, located at Secondee,
Gold Coast, West Africa.
DIR. Scott. told a reporter OF this Ser
vice that he was extremely highly
pleased with tire rapid strides Negro
business enterprises are making in all
parts of the country. He pointed out
that these remarkable signs Of mater
ial progress in the business world en-
courages young men and women Of the
race to qualify to fill the post 'ons
created by the business development
among Negroes. 1T forms q
worthy incentive for our boys an;,
girls to go to school. he said.
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c. BASCOM SLEMP Liy-White Republican from Dear
Ole Virginny holding forth Secretary and closeup
man to President Coolidge Racial prognostcatos are appa
emily viewing Mr. Semps advent from angles group
would outlaw Mr. Semp and "FORSAKE ALL HOPE. YE
WHO ENTER HERE on account of his well known doctr;,
OF White Republicanism, Only while another group of
berenders that since disfranched coored poIt
zeal leaders who how1ed loudly Mr. Slemps pre-
appointment political advocates became quiet as mice when
mess of pottage all garnshed up handed them thew are
the ones who will have stay without the gates of the White
House and the bier-enders" who were born with ballot
IN their hands and have always known what do with it. have
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n. A. A, {. P. Conference at Kansas City
and the Elks Convention at Chicago
Appeal to the American Conscience.

Two strong messages addressed the American people,
expressing the erost aspirations of the American Negro
potent factor in the webeng being
the United States having been adopted largest
representative OF orgnzatonshe Association for the
Advancement OF Coored People Fourteenth Conference
held IN Kansas City No. and the Twenty fourth Grand
the Improved Benevolent and Es Chicago
These messages develop better blacks
ana wh TO the end that each enjoy his full citizenship
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AGED WOMAN is KILLED BY A
SPEEDING AUTOMOBILE.
urcston News Service,

Birmingham, Ala. Sept. 5.-Mrs.
Lula Hicks. aged 80 years. was almost
instantly killed last Wednesday after
noon when she was struck by II spesi'
ing automob lie at Avenue ID and 2Yrd
sire ct.
The driver of the automobile escap-
ed. Witnesses say thae tire ear wat
going at about so miles an hDur ana
after striking the woman the spec.
was increased. Three whiee men we're
said to have been lid 'ng in the car.
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rights OF every man and woman OF
whatever race or creed.
This Conference unanimously resov
es that this program be sent to the
President OF the United States TO Goth
houses of Congress. end that it be Civ
en- to the press of the country.
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Theatrical Thrills.

nothing to fear from Mr.. Slemp
George w. Harris, New York News loud in e,v,r
that the President appointing Slemp to the White House
PORTFOLIO gently cooling Dixeand effort to secure
Southern backing year when the presidential nomination
looms up George probably right in his assertion that the
appointment pure politics but George, whom Tann1any has
recently osted from the New York Board of Aldermen is suc
sandpatter that have noted his political reveberatons
with astonsment
10 us, though the APPOINTMENT looks like LONG
DEPARTURE FROM NEW ENGLAND IDEALS but we
are not going to the bridge until get it. Any Pres
det ought be big enough manage his Secretary by telling
him what to do, and what to do But if we should wake
up some sunny day and find that this the
administration we'll click off long, long film
entitled, WHAT WILL THE HARVEST BE?"
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The Improved Benevolent and
Protective Order Of Elks of the
World in their oath Grand Session
expresses its coincidence at the death
of the late President of the United
States, Warren G. Harding; we re-
affirm cur allegiance to the flag and
the institutions of our country. and
pledge our membership to the main
tenance and preservation of those
high ideals that stand far true and
nnadulterated Americansm
We appeal to the law-making BODY
OF our country, the Congress Of the
United States. to continue the wise
regulations which limit the imm-
grafton into our country of the lab n
II the devastated count ries of Eu-
rope and other lands. and encoura ge
thereby the employment Of American
labor in the various industries of
our land.
CONDEMN HOODED MODS.
We condemn in unmeasured terms
all organizations or societ es which
preach the overthrow of law, and
which practice outrages under the
claim of regulation of the citizen OF
his morals, or upon the charge of
violation of the criminal law. The
greatest menace thai now confronts
our country is the growing tendency
to uSurp the lawful functions OF our
constituted authorities by organized
bands parading under pretended pa
triotic ideals, but which are in truth
and in fact nothing more than I'M
lawful mobs. We condemn the Ku
Klux Khan and all other such organ
iZations, and call upon the lawful
authorities Of the States and the
Nation to suppress them.
We demand the enforcement by
Federal Government Of the 14th and
18th amendments to the Constitution
of the United Staees. We respect
futly submit to the nation that if
millions of dollars can be appro-
priated for the enforcement of the
/ Sth amendment to the Constitution,
that the proper steps can be and
should be provided for the enforce
ment Of the 14th and 18th amend
ments to the Constitution. We be-
lieve that the sacred rights of citi-
zenehip should be the subject Of the
solicitude OF our Government to
greater degree than the regulation
of the dtizens' morals.
THE TUSKEGlEE PERSONNEL.
We believe that the race with
which we are identified has men and
women in its ranks qualified TO per-
form the duties that any other Amer
can citizen may be called upon to
perform. We are confident that there
are those among us capable and
qualified to manage the affairs Of the
Government Hospital at Tuskegee,
established for the care of colored
soldiers. II segregation is to be
pract ,ced by the Government and a
separate institution established for
those Of our race whr fought to main
tain the flag, then and in that case,
we believe that all of the post ons
in such institutions should be allotted
tn the race, and we call upon the
administration at Washington to
redeem the promise made by our late
President, Warren G.. Harding and
put the management of the Govern
ment Hospital for ColOred Veterans
at Tuskegee in the hands of members
or our race.
Respectfully submitted,
Committee on Resolutions, Laws,
Revisions and Propositions,
EDWARD H. WRIGHT, Chair.
HERBERT c.. AKERS, Secy
Attest:
]. FINLEY WILSON, G. E.. r.
GEORGE e. BATES, G. Secy.
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PITTSBURGH, PA, U. S.A.
VIRGINIA. In Hastings Court Part
III City OF Richmond the 18th day OF
July 1928.
CARRIE b. GREENAWAY Plaintiff
VS..
JAMES f. GREENWAY Defendant

The object of this suit is to obtain
for the plaintiff a divorce from the
bend Of matrimony from the defend
aait upon the ground of deser1ion and
abandonment for more than three
wars prior to the commencement nj
this suit
And an affidavit having been made
and filed that the defendant, James K.
Greenaway is not resident of the
state Of Virginia and that his last r.
y. Address was No. Erwin Park, Mt.
Clair, N. j. 1t is ordered that he do ap
pear here within ten days after the
due publication of this order and do
what may be necessary TO protect his
interest I'm this suit
A Copy Teste: w. e. DU VAL.
Clerk
- H. @. DU VAL, d. c.
G MIMMS. n a.
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AGENTS WANTED EvERYWHERE
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SPECIAL MESSAGE TO COLOREI
AMERICANS.

To American citizens of African
descent we have special word to
say:
The time has come when allegiance
to any party cm historical grounds is
no longer required, or expedient. We
urge them to a new political eman-
cipation. We urge them to promui-
gate their demands upon the basis of
the welfare Of the entire race and in
casting their votes tin the coming
Evening star., 1923-08-22
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
TONIGHT.

DIR. Thornton Whaling of the Louis
willie Theological Seminary will give
a number of Uncle Remus" stories at
the Church of the Pilgrims. o'clock.
Evening star., 1923-08-22
An Empress Who
Writes Poetry
BY Dn. EaAHN RANE.

The writing of poetry has always
been an oct upe..Io-.
the nobility of Japan.
Among western nations the com
position of poetry seems TO be con-
sidered slight symptom indicating
softening OF the brain. OF course,
once in while some one like Kipling
or Walt Whitman may get away with
it, but young gentlemen who compose
sonnets to their mistress eyebrows
are usually SO afraid of ridicule that
they conceal their work as a crime.
1T is safe TO say that if Mr.. Rookie
feller, President Coolidge or Judge
Gary were to blossom forth in few
comely verses or publish a slim VOL
ume of homemade rhymes every clown
in Christendom would be hot after
him.
AS matter of fact. however, good
poetry is the supreme test Of the
creative imagination, and the main
reason why those who are anxious for
the applause of their fellow men do
not write il is the same reason that
most of us do not make a million dol
larS-theY can't.
Her majesty the Empress of Japan
takes a profound interest in the edu-
cation Of girls, and particularly in
the advancement of the moral culture
or the women generally. Some time
ago she summoned the director of one
OF the schools TO the imperial palace
and presented short Japanese poem
TO the students of his institution The
poem was composed by her majesty
herself, and it may be interesting to
see just how it looks. 1t is as follows
''Utsufushite Niou
Har uno no Hanasumire
Hito no kokoro nj
UtSushiteShi-gana
a free rendering of this into Eng
lish would be:
The elegance Of the wild violets
That bloom humbly and modestly
In the fields at springtime
II Is my wish to be tTansplanted
Into my peoples heart"
This verse. suitably set to music. is
TO be adopted as "A girls school song
throughout the empire.
1t is interesting TO let the fancy
wander and imagine what would hap
pen IN Il European country or in
America il ruler gave evidence that
ne was interested in promoting the
cause of beauty among the people and
was not wholly occupied in the busi-
ness of handing out jobs to hungry
office seekers, collecting taxes and
Furnishing crime
After all, people are born into this
world to make as much out of life as
p"SSlpIe. 10 MAKE Ire as rich and
satisfactory as they can. And the
value Of life depends quite as much
upon the beauty one can get into il.
both moral and material beauty. as
ut does upon the amount of money one
can accumulate or the position to
which one may attain
Is not every question Of human re-
lationS translatable into terms Of
beauty? Would not the world get
along better if we talked less about
things wicked and more about things
being ugly.
Is it not possible that we are all
pretty much deluded in our estima-
tion Of what are the important things
in this life and what are the things
that make no matter?
Evening star., 1923-08-22

Funeral services for the late Ach-
lille f. Burklin. who died suddenly at
| Rehoboth Beach, Del, Saturday, were
held this afternoon at his late resi-
dence, 1908 l. street northwest The
services of the Episcopal Church, Of
which the deceased was a member.
were conducted by Rev. D. a. Abbott,
Shepherd, and the Rose Croix serv-
Ice of the Scottish Rite. Of which the
deceased was a knight commander
| of the Court of Honor. were conduct cd
at the home by officers Of Evangelist
Chapter. knights Rose Croix. with
Allen Bus3ius. thirtythird degree,
acting as wise master. The inter-
| ment was made at Glenwood ceme-
terry, with blue lodge Masonic serv-
ices by Albert Pike Lodge, No. SO.
| r A. A. NJ. Of which the deceased
! were selected from Albert Pike Camp
Guard, OF which Mr.. Burklin was long
| a Jealous member, and from Albert
| Pike Lodge
Mr.. Burklih had devoted much of
| his life to active service in Free
masonry. Besides his membership
| In Albert Pike Lodge, he was a MEM
Der of Mount HOreb Royal Arch Chap
| ter. No. Z; of Washington Comman-
derry. No. l. knights Tempiar and
of Almas Temple Of the Mystic Shrine.
business as a dyer at S26 18th street
i northwest and was especially well
known in the theatrical world. He
was vice president of the Terminal
Commercial Savings Bank and mem
Dor Of the Merchants and Manufac-
turers' Association, of the kiwanis
| Club and of the City Club.
Evening star., 1923-08-22

The WOmeR's Auxiliary OF the Dis
abled American Veterans of the Dis
trict department will meet at the
District building board room tomor-
row evening at o'clock. Mothers,
wives and sisters OF men disabled in
the war are eligible for the auxiliary
of the mems national organization.
Evening star., 1923-08-22
w. A. CLARK, 81, RETIRED
FIRE CAPTAIN, is DEAD
Native of Virginia. in Depart
ment Here Since 1896, Was
Widely Liked.

William "A. Clark, retired captain of
the fire department. died suddenly last
night at his home. 323 l. street south
east. from an attack of heart disease
He was born in 1872.
The deceased was a native of the
vicinity of Cuipeper. Va. and was ap-
pointed member of the fire depart
ment November !. 1896. He was made
captain January I, 1914, and retired
July 1G. 1916, his last assignment be-
ing with No. 21 engine company.
Capt Clark. of jovial disposition,
was general favorite with his men
and officials of the department. Fol-
lowing his retirement for physical
disability, he was given position as
operator at fire alarm headquarters
resigning several months ago.
Last saturday morning he was a
visitor at the office OF Acting Chief
A. j. Sullivan, where he joked with
the chief and members of the office
| force. He is survived by his wife.
Mrs. Elizabeth o. Clark. Mrs p r.
Oliver, daughter. and Milton a.
Clark. a son.
Funeral services VIII be conducted
at the residence Friday at 2:S9
o'clock. 1nterment will be at Congress
sional cemetery. Six tremen will
act as pallbearers.
Evening star., 1923-08-22
]. c. PEACOCK DIES.
Civil War Veteran Was Long
Resident Here.

Jacob c. Peacock. civil war veteran
and long a resident Of Washington,
died at Bryn Mawr Hospital near
Philadelphia, on Sunday. Mr.. Pea
cock had been i'll for seven weeks be-
fore his death.
He was an examiner in the bureau
of pensions for thirty eight years
Interment took place at Arlington
national cemetery yesterday under
the auspices of Lincoln Post, No 3
G. A. r. Mr.. Peacock is survived by
his widow, Mrs. Lucretis Corbus Pea
cock; two daughters. Mrs. David n
Newbold of Ardmore, Pa, and Mrs
Linnford Ruth of ConnellsviIle, Pa
and a son, Roscoe Peacock of Naples
y. Y.
Evening star., 1923-08-22
DIES FROM INHALING GAS.
Ernest T. Schuman Found With
Tube in His Mouth.

Ernest F. Schuman, twenty-six. of
1925 h street northwest. died yester-
day afternoon at Emergency Hospital
from the effects of inhaling illumi-
mating gas in a room at that address
He was found. unconscious. by Mrs
Minerva WITT. with a tube attached to
gas jet in his mouth.
Coroner NeVitt is awaiting police
investigation before rendering a ver-
dict.
Evening star., 1923-08-22
NOTED PUBLISHER DIES.
Ralph L. Polk, Founder of Com.
pany. Succumbs on Trim.

DETROIT. August 22.-Ralph L. Polk.
founder and head of r. L. Polk & Co,
directory publishers and compilers OF
mailing lists, died of pneumonia at
st. Paul. Mimi, late yesterday. ac-
cording to word received at his home
here. Mr.. Polk left Detroit on a trip
to the Pacific coast a few days ago.
On the boat en- route from here to
Duluth, Mimi, he contracted a cold
which developed into the fatal illness.
X. l. Polk, jr.. who was en- route to
his fathers bedside, will return with
the funeral priv TO Detroit.
Evening star., 1923-08-22
WILLIAMS
Hnu. u
gin Hlernoriam.

BLAND. In loving remembrance Of our dear
father, JOHN H. BLAND, who passed away
sixteen years ago today, August -, 1907
Loved in life. remembered in death.
THE FAMILY"
CUNNINGHAM. In sad and loving memory Of
our dear husband and father MAURICE b.
CUNNINGHAM, who was suddenly called
home two years ago today, August 80 1921
The month Of August again is here,
To us the saddest OF the year
Because it took from us away
Maurice, who died two years ago today
The word. how sudden it came
That he was dead.
No time TO say the last farewell
To those he loved so we'll.
HIS DEVOTED WIFE AND DAUGHTER. .
KAMM. In loving remembrance of our dear
mother and grandmother, ELIZABETH
KAMM, who departed this life SIX years
ago today, August 80, 1917
Our hearts and thoughts both wander
To the grave not far away,
Where they laid you, dear mother
Six years ago today.
LOVING CHILDREN .
MANBECK. 4 tribute of love and devotion 10
the memory Of my beloved husband,
DWIGHT L. MASBECk, who departed this
life one year ago today. August 80 1872.
Memorial services at Calvary Baptist Church
pm. (Des Moines. Iowa, papers please
coryl
Loved in life, remembered in death.
HIS DENOTED WIFE, EDNA MANBECK
(nee BURkE).
McGhhW. In loving remembrance OF my dear
son. JOHN s McGRAW, who was killed two
years ago today.
Dear is the grave where he 10 laid:
Sweet is the memory that er will fade
Part of my life is buried deep
Under the sod where he sleeps
SO sad, sudden was the call
HIS death was shock to us all
Perhaps some day We will understand
When we meet again in a better land
HIS LOVING MOTHER
ROBINSON. In loving memory of our do.
voted husband and father, HARRISON ROB-
lNSuN, who entered into eternal rest Au-
gust -, 1872, one year ago today
The flowers / placed upon your grave
May wither and decay
But my love for you, who sleeps beneath
Shall never pass away.
WIFE AND CHILDREN. I.
SULLIVAN. In sad but loving remembrance
of my husband and our father, JOHN SUI
LlVAN, who died twenty-one years ago,
August 90, 1902.
To live in the hearts we leave behind is
not to die.
HIS DEVOTED WIFE AND CHILDREN I"
Evening star., 1923-08-22
MarriaQe.

DELASTERGIoE-MILLE Mrs Mary NJ.
Millen announces the marriage of her daush-
ter KATHERINE ECGESIA 10 Mr..
LEOSIDAS p. DELASTERGloE, Sunday.
August 10. 1923, by Rev Father Eugene
DE l.. Mcdonnell, S. j., In st. Ignstius'
Church, Baltimore, Md
Evening star., 1923-08-22
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The University of Chicago Alumni
Club will have a swimming party at
Black Pond. Saturday. Take 2 pm.
local to Great Falls and get off at
Prospect Hill.
Vincent B. Costello Auxiliary will
give a lawn party tomorrow at 167 T
street northeast
Evening star., 1923-08-22
START SCRAPPING SHIPS.

TOXIC. August 22.-Oficial an
nouncement was made today that the
scrapping of warships i'll accord with
the Washington treaties, ratifications
Of which have just been exchanged
by the signatory powers, would be
carried out Immediately
Evening star., 1923-08-22
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Evening star., 1923-08-22
Garn of Tbanks.
SONS AND DAUGHTER.

We wish TO extend our sincere
thanks to our friends and relatives for their
Kindness at the death of our mother, MAX
TIA MANNING.
snSc tSD nAJTCHTER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
CRIME AND IGNORANCE

Commenting on a writer's assertion
 that crime is based on ignorance, the
 Nashville Banner says: "A large DOT
 lion of that ignorance, however, is on
 the part of the public-ignorance of
 :he value of demanding stricter law
 enforcement and greater number of
 convictions and lesser number of par
 ions." While chronologists agree and
 experience demonstrates that a large
 percentage of crime grows out of ig- norance, it is equally true that the public manifests an unconcern for the value of law enforcement as a deter- rent of crime Respect for law is one of the greatest assets any community or governmental unit could possess. The cost of crime and lawlessness in this country is appalling. It is dead weight, entailing enormous expendi- lures and producing nothing but trouble. Even the average law-abid- ing citizen has comparatively little knowledge of the material, as well as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
HIGHWAY PROGRESS AT STAKE

Enactment of the measure reducing the Alabama highway commission to three members to be appointed by the governor is received with wide public appreciation. The large commission was unwieldy and failed to function in an efficient and comprehensive manner. A smaller commission is more logical and capable of greater mobility and freedom of action, be- sides being divorced from any fancied allegiance to localities rather than to the statewide interest.
 The next important step is the se- lection of men equipped by ability, ex- perience and training to administer this project in an able, honest and conscientious manner. The people voted for a system of permanent trunk highways, of suitable type, properly built and adequately maintained. The state highways are at present united in no system, and the prospects for such system under the former method of administration have been growing