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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
By ROY A. HAYNES
s. Prohibition Commissioner


 Copyright, 1923. by Doubleday, Page
 & Go. Special to The Age-Herald.)
 If the days that are to come in this great struggle may be forecast some what by events of the past, we are to witness, first, still further mar rowing of the prohibition issue and a broader and more concrete under standing of it; second, a sharper drawing of the lines that will drive clever and insidious enemies and mockers of the law out into the open where they can be seen and ap- praised; and, third, consequent quickening of public consciousness, indignation where apathy or pessim- ism now exists, and & consolidation of law abiding and law-respecting citizenship that will be irresistible.
 Already the movement in this di- rection is unmistakable. It received it's greatest momentum from the day when the average American citizen, loyal. but engrossed in the business of his everyday life, perceived the true issue-indiVidual observance of the law of the land.
 That brought him on to familiar ground, ground that was firm and sure under his feet. It was the ground upon which the republic had been built and sustained. ground upon which his citizenship and his pride of it rested. He knew all this; more than knew it-it was a part of him. It was that which had been woven into the fabric of his being since earliest childhood. Throughout the nations history it's leaders had iterated and reiterated this flunda- mental proposition as the bulwark of the republic.
 In The Words Of Lincoln.
 Perhaps this newly awakened citf- zen recalled the words of Lincoln: Let every one remember that he who violates the laws of the land tramples on the blood of the fathers and tears asunder the charter of his own and his children's liberty"
 Perhaps he had read and applauded Harrisons declaration that the idea that a mayor or chief of police Is at liberty to permit any law or ordi- nance to be violated is monstrous."
 Or, perhaps, William McKinley's assertion:
 Tt should not be forgotten that liberty does not mean lawlessness. Liberty to make our own laws does not give us license to. break them"
 Or President Roosevelt's words: When the liquor men are allowed to do as they wish they are sure to de- bauch not only the body social but the body polite as we'll" These words are pregnant of meaning, and the peril that President Harding dis cerned became real: The eighteenth amendment is the will of America and must be sustained by the gov ernment and public pinion. else con- tempt for the law will undermine our very foundations"
 Back of the little army of men who have been charged with the enforce ment of the prohibition laws there are forming quietly. steadily. sup porting hosts of sane, loyal and de- termined citizens who are mobiliz- ing in answer to the clear call of conscience.
 The ranks of this supporting army are swelling daily. Its divisions are
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members . Is prohib-

craze by members '' Is prohib- ited.'"
 Richard T. Jones, district director of the United States employment service of the Department of Labor in Kansas City, has said:
 Tn scores of cities labor temples have been built since the Eighteenth amendment went into effect. Labor banks in Washington, D. C.; New York, Cleveland, St. Louis, Chicago, Minneapolis and other cities have all been organized since 1920. Union secretaries report that dues are paid nore promptly than formerly. Friends of prohibition in labor cir cles also emphasize the fact that the liquor interests invariably oppose woman suffrage and direct legisla- ton. two of the leading legislative demands of the American labor movement"
 The effort of certain interests 10 use American labor as a tool with which to accomplish their own self ish purposes in the end will fail ut terly. There is abundant evidence, sufficient to satisfy the most exact ing mind. that on this great issue of law. observance, at least, the nation will see employer and employe standing shoulder to shoulder.
 The foreign element in our popula- tion in and outside of the ranks of labor, and especially ih the large cities, perhaps will be a problem all ways. Through all our history we have shown the world that forei gn standards Of life, types of citizenship, Ideals and customs are not sufficient for us. Continued violation of, and contempt for, our prohibition laws have brought many loyal Americans to this definite conviction: If any of our pampered sons of wealth or un- American sons of Europe revolt against the very forces from which has sprung our greatness, then let them leave our shores. America Is working out her destiny in her own American way, There is no place for the foreigner, or the native born, who deliberately sets himself against or apart from American tradition, American institutions.
 (To Be Continued Tomorrow)
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SPANISH FORCES GAIN IN MOROCCO CAMPAIGN
Besieged Garrison Reached By Re-
 lief TrOOps After Battle


 MELILLA, Morocco, August 22.- (By Associated Press.)-The Spanish forces dispatched to the aid of the Garrison of Tifaruian, which was surrounded by Moroccan rebels, have succeeded in reaching the town after severely punishing the enemy, ,ac- cording to an official communique.
 LONDON, August 22.-The Spanish attack on the Moroccan positions around Tifarun. where the Spanish garrison is besieged, began at 10 o'clock this morning. says a Central News dispatch from Madrid. The in- fantry was supported by artillery and airplanes in the attack.
 Fivethousand Spanish troops have arrived in Morocco to replace those killed or wounded in the recent fight Ing, the dispatch says. Premier AL humesis is said to be denying the Moroccan situation has caused a cab inet crisis.
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GIVES CAUSE OF BLoCS
Due To Misunderstanding And seI-

Due To Misunderstanding And SeI-
 fishness, Says James R. Howard
 GALESBURG, H., August 22.-The blocs and factions in American poli- tice are due to misunderstanding and selfish, misdirected political ef- fort, James R. Howard, president of the National Transportation insti- tute, told the Knox county farm bureau here Tuesday.
 We ought to unite our efforts so there would be no bloc. the Ameri- can bloc, working for the interests of all people," Howard, former president of the American Farm Bureau Fede- ration, declared.
 Agriculture is improving little" he continued, but sometimes the period of convalescence is more criti- cal than the fever. Some of the nos trums now advocated as farm aids, such as government price fixing for wheat and government ownership of railroads, would be worse than the disease. Wheat Is low principally because we increased our planting 13,O00, ,000 acres above the pre-war acreage and our consumption has not kept up. No legislation could change economic functioninE." g
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MRS. DEVALERA UNEASY
Wife Of Republican Leader Unable
 Tn Communicable With Husband

DITBIIN. August 22.-Mrs. Eamonn DeValera, wife of the Irish repub- lican leader, today issued state ment in which she expressed fear regarding the fate of her husband arrested last week by Free State forces.
 The statement said Mrs. DeNalera has sent messages to her husband in Mount Joy jail, which were not de- livered. being told the prisoner was mot there.'
 A telegram to the adjutant gem eral asking for information of De- Valeras whereabouts has not been answered.
 The last information Mrs. De Valera has had of her husband was in Ia letter received Saturday from Limerick jail, in which De Valera said he was being removed to Mount Joy prison.
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DISCUSS GAS PROBE

Sweeping Nationwide Inquirey To Be Question Before Attorney General
 ST. PAUL, August 22.-Ways and means for a sweeping nationwide in- Vestigation into the question of gaso- line prices will be discussed by the National Association of Attorneysc General at it's convention in Min neapolis next week, it was officially announced here today.
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CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS CHICAGO, August 22.-Following are he opening, high, low and close in the hicngn arnIn and nroYiHions lista.
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One of the largest employers of labor wrote: Before the prohibition auendment went into effect we had an average of 10 per cent of our men remaining out afs9r payday, but since the amendme~I was passed not over 3 per cent O. our men are absent"
 Another: T am not only i1- ne
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ROAD HOUSE OWNER HELD
Georgian Charged With MansIauEh-
 ter Following Womnn's Death

fer Following WOmnn's Death
 SAVANNAH. Ga, August 22.- Frank c. Butler, proprietor of a road house, was ordered held on $1.O00 bond, charged with involuntary man slaughter by police today, following the death of Mrs. Ada Stokes, 19 years old.
 Evidence in police court today showed Mrs. Stokes and two men vis- ited Buffers road house last night and danced until closing time. An hour later Mrs. Stokes returned and rattled the doors, witnesses said Butler warned of his intention to shoot and when he received no an swer fired the fatal shot, authorities VI ere told
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
83 MEN MISSING
Sg Victims of Submarine Sinking
 Were Dock Hands

ssNAc ASocA
 TOXIC, August 22.-This after noon S3 men were missing with Japanese submarine No. TO, which listed and sank off Tmaji Island yes terday after her trial trip. Thirty seven of the victims were dock hands. Five were saved from the disaster, including the captain, chief officer and engineer.
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Anrnat 22.-Caah wl
BLUE LAWS OPPOSED
Right Of Government To Force Them
 On People Is Questioned

On People Is Questioned
 NASHVILLE, Tenn, August 22.- Resolutions opposing the Sunday blue laws were adopted and ordered sent to the United States Congress by the Tennessee river conference of the Seventh Day Adventists today. The right of any government to force blue laws upon a people was questioned by the meeting. The body calls upon the government not to allow passage of any such laws.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-08
$4,000 SIGNATURES TO HOUS-
TON MARTYRS PETITION
IN HANDS OF N. "A. "A. c. p.
Cast Of "Runnin' Wild" Signs; Chicago
Sends 1000 Names

Signatures by the thousands to the
petitions for the release Of the Path
Infantrynen imprisoned III Leaven-
worth Penitentiary, are pouring in on
the National Office at 90 Fifth Avenue,
New York, of the National Association
for the Advancement Of Colored Peo-
pie On the morning Of November
p, the figure stood at close to $4,000
with thousands more arriving BY
every mail.
The Chicago Branch Of the n. A.
A. c. p. has already sent in 1000 sig
natures and in response to letters and
announcements Of the N. "A. a. G. p.
people from every part Of the country
are asking for petitions to circulate.
Among the groups who have signed
100 per cent strong are the cast Of
"Runnin' Wild the musical comedy
being given BY Miller and Lyles in
New York. Two sheets Of signatures
Of this company have been received.
As soon as the number Of signatures
approaches 100000 arrangements will
be made for the presentation Of the
petitions to President Coolidge in
Washington. It i expected that by
the time the presentation occurs, the
number viii be greatly in excess Of
the 100000 mark originally set.
Tn the course of the campaign for
signatures, the N. A. A. c. p has ap-
peaIed through the white press for
signatures, with most gratifying re-
suits. Letters to the editors Of white
dailies appealing for the Houston
Martyrs have been published in many
large cities throughout the country,
with the result that white people As
well as colored are writing in for pc
titions and are sending in their names.
Among the white newspapers pub
lishipg the N. "A. A. c. P. letters are:
the New York Evening Post, Mime
apolis Journal. Cincinnati Post. and
the Christian Science Monitor Of
Boston.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-08

The people in all parts of the world
have been watching and waiting to see
what President Calvin Coolidge would
have to say on this, that and the other
thing in his first message to the Con-
gress Of the United States.
In this the people have not been
disappointed for the President touches
upon many important, grave and far
reaching subjects and in many respects
it Is one Of the most remarkable state
papers or messages that has so far
been set forth By any Of the Presi-
dents Of the United States.
The President appears to be against
the League Of Nations and in favor Of
the World Court.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-08
1T WILL REACH THE HIGHEST WA
TER MARK IN ARTISTIC AFRO
AMERICAN JOURNALISM IN THIS
COUNTRY.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT RE-
PUDIATES ENDORSEMENT
OFFERED BY KHAN

In reply to a telegram sent to
Theodore Roosevelt, Assistant Secre-
tary of the Navy, by the National
Association for the Advancement Of
Colored People, 60 Fifth Axenue, New
York, questioning him about endorse
ment offered by Klan speaker at
Freeport, Long Island, Mr.. Roosevelt
has replied repudiating the Ku Klux
Klan's offer Of support and stating
that he had "come out hat-footed
against them n a public speech at the
National Republican Club on Lin
coins birthday last year. Mr.. Roose-
velt's letter, which is addressed to
Robert w. Bagnall, acting secretary
Of the National Association for the
Advancement Of coiored People,
reads as follows:
II have not heard one thing about
the Ku Klux Klan endorsing me. /
cannot conceive that it is 50, because
I came out hat-footed against them
in a public speech at the National
Republican Club on Lincoln's birth
day last year.
"The fundamental underlying prin-
ciple Of Americanism is that men
should be Judged as men, and no dis
tinctions made on racial or religious
lines.
fl am enclosing you a copy Of my
speech. which gives my position
clearly"
Tn the copy Of the speech sent to
the National Association for the Ad-
vancement OF Colored People occur
the following passages:
The word Americanism has been
soiled By being used By some groups
for the purpose Of furthering their
brutally intolerant designs. Such a
group is the Ku KIux Klan, who have
banded together against certain creeds
and races. Americanism never goes
masked, and he who tells you It does
hes"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-08
DEATH OF PHIL II. BROWN

Last Friday, Phil II. Brown, Of
HopkinsviIIe, Ky, died very suddenly
at Washington, D. G., where he was
located with the Secretary Of Labor.
Mr.. Brown was commissioner Of
conciliation under the Secretary Of
Labor. For three Or four past presi-
dental elections. Mr.. Brown was in
charge Of the publicity department
among the Colored Republicans in
connection with the National Repub-
Iican Committee, and he was one Of
the best known CoIored men in this
country.
For many years he was editor and
publisher Of The News, OF Hopkins
vile, KY, his home town.
Mr.. Brown il survived by his wife,
Mrs. Dolly Brown, OF Hopkinsviile,
and BY other relatives, and many
friends.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-08
N. A. A. c. p. SECRETARY IN
WASHINGTON FOR DYER
BILL, AS CONGRESS
MEETS
N. A. "A. c. p. Attorneys Prepare
Measure for Introduction
in House

The fight to enact the Dyer Anti
Lynching Bill in the present Con
gress is under way. james Weldon
Johnson, Secretary Of the National
Association for the Advancement Oh
Colored People, was in Washington
just before and during the convening
OF Congress on last Monday, 70 talk
with Congressional leaders about the
measure and TO plan the fight to pass
lit. Hon. Albert E. Pillsbury. former
attorney general of Massachusetts. and
a member Of the NJ. IA. "a. @. P. from
its beginning, has gone over the Dyer
Billycarefully. as have Hons. Moorheld
Storey, President Of the N. "A. IA. g.
F., and Herbert X. Stockton of the
Associations Legal Committee, in or
der to make it proof against all OBJ
iectors on Constitutional grounds.
Walter Fl White conferred with Mr..
Dyer in Washington before Congress
convened.
According to Representative Dyer,
who arranged that the Anti-Lynching
Bill be the first one introduced ia the
69th Congress. there is strong prob
ability that it will be passed in the
House Of Representatives. The sever
est fight on the bill will come in the
Senate, where it was held up and lost
through filibuster of Southern SEN
ators in the last session.
The fight was begun by the N. "A.
a. G. p. with strong recommended
ton to President Coolidge that, in his
message TO Congress, he urge enact
ment Of the Anti-Lynching Bill. The
letter to President Coolidge, dated
November II, stated that there is no
matter on which the colored people Of
the United States have felt 50 strong
y and 50 unitedIy since the Emanci-
patton Proclamation as the Dyer Anti
Lynching Bill" The letter then cited
the declaration in the Republican Ma
tional Platform Of 1920. urging Con-
gress to consider the most effective
means to end lynching in America.
The letter then continued "We are,
therefore, yenturing to hope that ii
your message to Congress you will
make some definite and forcible pro-
nouncement in this sense and call
upon Congress to pass this vital piece
Of legislation"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-08
CERMAK WINS CONTROL OVER
COUNTY BOARD

Control Of the county board was
taken over Monday BY the Democratic
members.
BY vote Of 8 to President Anton
J. Cermak was given the appointive
power for county and forest preserve
jobs that come under the commissions
ers' jurisdiction. The board also au-
thorized Mr.. Cermak to appoint the
custodian Of the county building, a
job now controlled by. Sheriff Peter
Hoffman.
Democrats dominate all committees.
They have all the chairmanships, ex-
cept that Of the public service COM
mittee. N that committee all fifteen
commissioners sit. Charles S. Peter
son was appointed its chairman. EN-
NETT j WheaIan landed the chair
manship Of the finance committee;
Frank J Wilson became chairman Of
the roads and bridges committee, and
Mrs. z. w. Bemis was made chair
man Of the civil service committees
for both the county and for the forest
preserve districts.
Democratic Slate Wins
The recent election Of Daniel Ryan
Jr. as commissioner and the vote Of
Commissioner Tom Murray enabled
the Democratic slate to win Monday.
The rules were changed - and made
Interchangeable for the next three years
so that President Cermak would
have absolute control and responsible
ity during the rest Of his administra-
ton.
Commissioner William Busse de-
clared that the new rules were illegal,
while the Supreme Court long ago de-
cided the sheriff was the proper GUS
todian for the courthouse.
Resolutions offered by Commissioner
Peterson to continue the efficiency
program were gaveled down by Pres
ident Cermal, who held they should
be submitted to the finance committee.
There Is going to Be efficiency
Mr.. Cern1ak said, "but It viii be
Democratic efficiency"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-08
CHICAGOAN WRITES PRIZE
POEM; NEGRO Is SECOND

New York-Countee p. Cullen.
Colored student at New York uni
versity, has been awarded second
prize in the Witter Bynner Undergrad
uate poetry contest. for "The Ballad
OF the Brown Cir" the theme or which
was an old Colored tale. TN the
Range Country by Maurice Lese-
man, Of the University OF Chicago,
won first prize.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-08
PRESIDENT CALVIN COOLIDGE IN
HIS FIRST MESSAGE TO CON
RESGS TURNS HIS BACK AGAINST
THE BONUS FOR THE SOLDIERS.
HE IS NFAVOR OF PERMITTING THE
WHITE PEOPLE RESIDING IN THE
SOUTHERN STATES TO HANDLE
THE COLORED PEOPLE TO SUIT
THEMSELVES.

This is not partisan question It
should not assume an artificial inn
portance. The court is merely con-
venient instrument Of adjustment to
which we could 60, but to which We
could not be brought. It should be
discussed with entire candor, not by
political but by a judicial method,
without pressure and without preiu-
dice. Partisanship has no place in our
foreign relations.
commends 1t to Senate
Az I wish to see a court established,
and as the proposal presents the only
practical plan on which many nations
have ever agreed.
President Coolidge is strongly in
favor of enforcing the 18th amend
ment even If It costs millions Of dol
lars to dry up the United States, but
seemingly, he is not in favor Of ex-
pending one dollar in an honest at
tempt to enforce the 18th, 18th and
18th amendments to the Constitution
If the United States.
In referring to the enforcement Of
the prohibition amendment and the
administration OF justice, President
Coolidge says:
The administration ofjustice would
be facilitated greatly BY including IN
the bureau Of investigation Of the de-
partment Of justice division Of
criminal Identification, where there
would Be collected this information
which Is now indispensable II the sup
preston Of crime.
Dry Law Enforcement
The prohibition amendment to the
constitution requires the congress and
the president to provide adequate laws
10 prevent its violation. It is my duty
"a enforce such laws. For that pur-
pose i treaty is being negotiated with
Great Britain with respect to the right
y search Of lowering vessels. To pre-
vent smuggling, the coast guard
should be greatly strengthened, and 2
supply Of swift powerboats should be
provided.
The major sources Of production
.bould be rigidly regulated, and every
effort should be made-to suppress IN
terstate traffic. With this action on
the part Of the national government
and the cooperation which is usually
rendered BY municipal and state
authorities, prohibition shoulu Oe iiis'lS
effective. Free government has no
Greater menace than disrespect for
authority and continual violation Of
law. II is the duty Of citizen not
only to observe the law, but to let It
be known that he Is opposed to its
violation.
,2ooo.OOo colOred People in This
Country
Here Is what President Coolidge
has to say respecting the 100000
eolored people in this eountr;
Numbered among our population are
some 100000 cOlorsd people.
Under our Constitution, their rights
are lust as sacred a. those Of any other
citizen. Il Is both public and a
private duty to protect those rights
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-08

Late First Assistant Corporation Counsel Of Chicago who the
first of this week appOted by Hon. Robert +. Grove,
Assistant States Attorney of Cook County. Mr.. Grove
deserves to be highly commended for selecting such able
Mr. Breen, who is clean fully capable of
looking after the interests of the people of this county and
who at all times conducts himself like highcass gentle
Mr. Breen will receive thousand dollars
for his services and he is worth every cent Of it.