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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-10-10

California is considering a scent
gasoline tax.
A pedestrian escaped death at a
crossing. 1t also represents a saw
ing in gasoline.
Don't run on a fiat tire. Better run
on the rim, If only for a short dis
lance.
Five persons a day, on the average.
have been killed at grade crossings
for the last five years.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-10-10

One hundred lashes is the penalty
for smoking cigarettes in Tibet.
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27
HAMILTON FISH ASKS
COOLIDGE TO PARDON
MEMBERS 24HT INF.

Hamilton Fish, Representative in
Congress from the State of New
York, and former Major in the 18th
Infantry, read letter during his ad-
dress before the Anti-Lynching Mass
Meeting of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored Peo-
pie, which he had written to Presi-
dent Coolidge in behalf of the impris-
oned colored soldiers of the oath In
fantry. The letter is as follows:
February 9, 1924.
my dear Mr. President:
81 am taking the liberty of writing
to ask clemency for the fifty-four SOL
diers now confined in. prison for par
ticipating in the Houston, Texas,
race riot in the fall of 1917.
"I served with colored troops at
Spartanburg, and knew something of
the difficulty of their situation in the
South, the insults heaped upon them
and the provocation they endured.
From personal experience know that
the fault is not all on their side. l
make no appeal nor hold any brief for
the colored non-commissioned Off
GERS and leaders in the riot, nineteen
of whom have been executed, but
have not the others who participated
in the riot without generalization been
sufficiently punished? would be a
derelict to the memory of the colored
soldiers who served in my outfit who
paid the supreme sacrifice on the
field of battle, if l did not raise my
voice to secure justice and clemency
for those members Of their race who
also wore the American uniform.
"In view of the recent amnesty to
political prisoners who obstructed the
draft, poisoned the minds of our peo-
pie; made law breakers and draft
dodgers out of thousands, and some
of whom incited or actually partici-
pated in the blowing up of bridges,
factories, etc., which sometimes re-
suited in the loss of lives, and gen.
orally impeded the conduct of our
military operations, might not these
colored soldiers also be granted elem
ency whose only offense was to take
part in a race riot where evidence
has been produced to show that a
large part of the responsibility should
be borne by the white civilian popu-
lation?
Il am willing to ask you on the eve
of Lincoln's birthday to grant clem-
ency to these soldiers in the same
kindly spirit and with the same sense
of justice that Lincoln always showed
in pardoning young soldiers who had
been sentenced to death or to i'm
prisonment during the Civil War
Trusting you will accept this letter
in the spirit in which it is written,
and grant clemency to these colored
soldiers still in confinement.
Respectfully yours,
(Signed) HAMILTON FISH, JR."
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27
PHOENIX W. C.T.U.
COMMENDS PAPERS
FOR Their FAIRNESS

Realizing the powerful influence of
the press and the great opportunity
its editors, reporters, and artists
have to mould public opinion, the
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union of Phoenix wishes to heartily
commend those newspapers and peri
odicals which have not allowed their
news columns, their editorials and
their cartoons to be used to promote
disrespect for our Constitution and
our laws; and we earnestly request
all newspapers and other periodicals
to join in a campaign to teach law
observance and reverence for the
Constitution"
With our very best wishes, / am,
Cordially yours,
MRS. F. B. STEVENS,
President
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27
BOOTLEG BOOZE TAKES
ANOTHER VICTIM in
that DEAR old dixie

TEXARKANA, Ark.-Moses Bing
will not be tried on charge of MUIR
der in connection with the death of
George Watson, a young white man,
on Dec. 7. Watson is alleged to have
died drinking whiskey from a Jug,
which it is alleged he had bought from
Bing. 1t was suspected that the
liquor contained poisonous chemicals,
and some of it was sent to the state
chemist at Austin for analysis. The
report has been received and it was
to the effect that the whiskey con-
tanned no poisonous drugs, after
which the coroner entered formal
verdict that Watson died of acute
alcoholism.
Late Tuesday Bing was indicted by
the Bowie county grand jury on
charge of violating the state prohi-
biiton act by operating a still and
selling the output.
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27
GIRL KEPT PRISONER
IN House FIVE YEARS
BY AN old Man OF 62

BEAR RIVER, N. S.-Bertha Pot
ter, % years old, for the first time in
five years has been taken outside the
house in which she said she had been
the prisoner of William Lent, 62 years
old. Neatly dressed and apparently in
good health, she said most of the time
had been spent in a room with win
dows tightly bolted. A charge of Sc
duction was made against Lent.
Eight years ago, Lent's wife had
left him, Miss Potter, an orphan,
then IA, came to live with him at his
house in the center of town opposite
the main hotel. After three years
she disappeared from view of neigh
bors, but an Investigation was not
made until recently when the attor-
ney general received letter of COM
plant from some one in the United
States whose identity was not re-
vealed.
The informant said he had seen the
girl, scantily clad, in Lent's home in
1918.
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27
LOCAL NEWS

Grant Pastor Vacation
Due to the illness of the Rev. S. R.
Maguinez, since his assignment to the
A M. E. church in this city, the Off
GERS of the church in special meet
ing last week agreed to grant him a
vacation and pledged themselves to
contribute stated amounts to provide
funds with which he may make the
trip to Albuquerque, N. NJ, where he
will spend some time in an effort to
regain his health At the meeting of
the N. A. A. C. P, the sum of $500
was donated the Rev. Maguinez as a
small token of the esteem in which
he is held by members of this organ
ization and to assist in defraying ex-
penses incident to his vacation trip.
Rev. Maguinez and his faithful, loyal
and charming young wife, who came
to us only few months ago from AL
buquerque, have endeared themselves
to us and we regret to see them go,
still we trust their trip will prove
beneficial to the pastor and that
they soon will return to complete the
work so nobly begun. Under the able,
christian leadership Of DR.. Maguinez,
Tanner Chapel A. M. q. church is
rapidly coming to the front, and ere
long, is destined to resume her place
as the leading church of Phoenix. DR..
Maguinez and wife plan to leave on
or about March End for Albuquerque.
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N. A. A. c. p. Meeting
A meeting of the local branch N.
A. A. C. P. was held Sunday after
noon, February "a, at the A. M. E.
church. The subject for discussion:
Prospects for Building and Loan
Association among the Colored Peo-
pie of Phoenix" was opened by A.
r. Smith and short talks on the sub
ject were made by several of the
members. DIR. e. E. Burkhalter, the
brilliant pastor of the Second Baptist
church, took an optimistic view of the
matter and said that the prospects
for establishing Building and Loan
Association were good, and he be-
lieved the venture possible as we'll as
probable, and predicted that ere long
such an institution would be estab-
lished by the progressive colored men
of Phoenix. Many favored the pro-
ject, but the most hopeful view was
expressed by DR.. Burkhalter. At the
meeting Sunday. the Association do
mated the sum of SIS to the Rev. s.
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27
AUSTRALIAN NVENTS
AUTOMATIC COTTON
PICKER SAY REPORTS

MELBOURNE, Australia. = An
automatic cotton picker has recently
been invented in this city. The ma
chine is portable, and it is stated that
it will pick an acre of cotton in much
less time and at lower cost than it
can be done by hand. The machine
is II feet high and four feet in diam
eter, and consists of circular tower
carrying two horizontal arms having
a 35-foot spread. These arms are 8
feet wide and have a series of holes
on the underside. The ripe cotton is
drawn into the hollow arms by sue
tion and is carried along the arms to
central chute, where it is compressed
into bales and dropped out at the
rear of the machine.
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27
TOYMAKER'S Wife SAYS MINISTER
"PETTED" and MADE LOVE To HER.
BUT Minister denies THE CHARGE

CHICAGO.-Rev. Carl D. Case,
pastor of the artistocratic First Bap-
tist church, Oak Park, Chicago, will
go "the full length" to disprove the
charge that he "petted" or made love
to Mrs. Charlotte C. Leland.
Rev. Mr.. Case was made correspond
ent by Albert R. Leland, wealthy
Oak Park toy manufacturer. Leland
applied to the superior court for a
divorce naming Case as correspondent.
Members of the church board of
trustees said they had looked into the
matter several weeks ago at the re-
quest of Leland, but said they found
no evidence against the pastor.
Confession" Suppressed
Leland, who is son of Rev. H. C.
Leland, Dewitt, Ia, said he discover
ed his wife's attachment for Rev. Mr..
Case in November, 1922, when she
gave him a note to deliver to the pas
tor, who was ill in hospital Leland
said he forgot to deliver the letter,
and when he reached his Office decid-
ed to telephone the message to the
hospital. On opening the letter he
found that Mrs. Leland had taken the
pastor to task for failing to answer
her earlier messages.
He Carried Messages
For two years, Leland said, he had
been carrying messages between his
wife and the pastor under the impress
sion that the notes related to church
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27
TRAINLOAD OF BLACKS
TRANSPORTED FROM
SOUTH TO ARIZONA

WINSLOW, Aria trainload of
Louisiana Negroes who were trans
ported from that state by the Cady
Lumber company, passed through
Holbrook Tuesday, Feb. IL, en- route
to Cooley, where they will work in
the lumber camps. The train which
consisted of IL cars left Louisiana
Sunday morning and was handled the
entire distance via the Santa Fe. The
colored population in the vicinity of
Cooley was increased to the extent
of 500 people with the arrival of this
train. The transportation of the
southern Negro to this part of the
country is new venture, although it
has been general in the east for the
past year or so.
The Cady Lumber company, a
Louisiana concern, recently bought
the lumber camps at Cooley as well
as those at Flagstaff.
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27
SPEAK EVIL OF NO MAN
FOR ONE YEAR is sure
CURE FOR CRITICISM

CHICAGO.-"Put down the soft
pedal on life," is the advice of Rev.
S. w. Chidester, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church of Waukegan.
On the anniversary of his 29th year
as pastor he summed up his philoso-
ply in the following epigrams:
Don't use the telephone for unim-
portant conversations.
"Make less noise with your voice,
your automobile and your move
ments. Practice the art of quietness
and help make life more livable.
practice restraint, speak evil of
no man for year and you will have
overcome the habit of criticism.
Eliminate slang from your con-
versation; make an effort to improve
your English.
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27

work to which Leland and his wife
were deeply devoted.
Stunned by his discovery, Leland
said he thought the matter over for
few days to decide on course of
action. On coming home for dinner
one evening, Leland said he found
his wife in tears.
"On other occasions, l found her
weeping and she refused to tell me
the reason" Leland said. again
and again she refused to tell me, but
| insisted.
"You are caring to much for the
pastor, 1 told her." Leland said.
Tells of Her Love
"' Do you love him? l asked. She
nodded and whispered You know l
do. I've always loved him. I've loved
him ever since knew him."
All night Leland subjected his wife
to a cross-examination in the hope
of getting at the true state of affairs.
She held out until dawn, he said,
when she nodded yes to his ques-
ton of whether the pastor had put
his arm around her.
Did he kiss your asked" Le-
land told the court.
At first she refused to answer, but
under pressure Leland said she an
swered eyes" to his question of
whether Rev. Mr.. Case had "petted
and fondled" her.
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27

She was in the country, recuperat-
ing from an illness.
Eight years ago a woman known
to Mrs. Clark No. as Miss Eliza
beth Weiss applied to her for a job
as maid. Mrs. Clark said she did not
like the woman's appearance and re-
fused her.
Miss Weiss" was Mrs. Clark No.
2 and had been for six years. But it
was not until four months ago that
Mrs. Clark No. 1 found out that fact.
A sister of Mrs. Clark No. 2 wrote
to Mrs. Clark No. l about her hus-
bands state of affairs.
E1pected Wife to Die
"Well, l begged Johns second wife
not to tell the police about him be-
cause did not want to see him get
into trouble" Mrs. Clark No. l said.
"But she wanted more money than
John or could spare"
Clark told Capt. Matchett that he
took a second wife because his first
wife was ill and he believed it would
be but short time before she died.
Clark said he spent part of the day
with his second wife and the nights
with his first wife.
Mrs. Clark No. 2 declared she did
not know John was married until
after their third child was born.
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27

der Saturday for the kind of lunch
you want A trial will convince you.
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New iiairdresser-
Madam J. T. Hammond of Denver
Colo, dealer and manufacturer Of
human hair goods, wigs, transforma-
tions, switches, etc., is in Phoenix to
remain for an indefinite stay. She
he opened parlors at S26 East JEFF
ferson street and will be pleased to
serve the ladies of this community.
Mrs. Hammond is we'll known in
Phoenix, and her former customers
and friends will be glad to know
that she is again with us.
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Prominent Physician Visits
DR.. o. A. Williams, of Okmulgee,
Okla, is visitor in the city and is
staying at 1T So. 9th street Dr.
Williams is a physician and surgeon,
specializing in female diseases, and
has been practicing in Okmulgee the
past twenty years. He has come west
for his health and may decide to To-
cate in Arizona or California. He
will be in Phoenix for the next three
or four weeks.
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Concert a Success
The leap year concert given at the
A. M. E. church by the Rev. Wm.
Solly and Rev. c. N. Douglas, proved
a great financial success The house
was filled to overflowing and several
excellent literary numbers were rem
dered. The dramatic reading by Mrs.
Hortense Lewis was scream" and
she received an encore.
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Over From Glendale
Mr.. M. H. Henderson, prosperous
farmer of the Glendale district, was
business visitor in Phoenix Satur-
day.
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Red Letter Day
Last Sunday was a red letter day
at the Second Baptist church and the
pastor, Rev. Burkhalter, was at his
best, delivering two strong, eloquent
and instructive sermons to his large
81
Burkhalter came to this church, only
short time ago. the attendance and
membership have increased steadily,
and today it is the leading church
among our group in this city May
the good work continue and may 9TH
ers catch the inspiration. You are
always welcome to attend services at
this church.
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27
CHARLIE CHAPLIN GETS
A BLACK EYE IN fight,
ACCORDING TO REPORTS

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-Gossips are
busy today with the story of Charlie
Chaplin's latest comedy.
1t was fist fight in a Hollywood
cafe in which the noted comedian re-
ceived black eye.
Chaplin was sitting at table in
the restaurant dining with Mary
Miles Minter and two other friends.
At an adjoining table were two cou-
pies, including Mildred Harris, Chap
lain's former wife. One of the men
made sighting remark to Chaplin
and free-for-all fight resulted.
After the fight, Chaplin said he had
been attacked unawares and, climb
ing onto table, challenged any of
his opponents to do battle None re-
sponded.
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27
POLICEMAN Tells OF Double LIFE.
SUPPORTING z WIVES. 10 CHILDREN
IA YEARS ON SALARY OF S69-Sl59

CHICAGO.-The amazing tale of
how policeman lived double life
for IA years, supporting two wives
and 10 children, was retold by Patrol
man john w. Clark, So.
At the time Clark contracted his
second marriage" he was drawing
salary of 500 month. His present
salary is $159.
The disclosure came following a
quarrel btween Clark mad Mrs. Clark
No. 2 on the matter of money.
Mrs. Clark No. 2 demanded $10O a
month, and when Clark said he could
not deprive Mrs. Clark No. of her
part of his salary she complained to
Capt. Frank Matchett, his superior
officer.
Complete Confession
Clark made a complete confession
to Capt. Matchett. He was suspend
ed from the force and ordered to ap-
pear before the police trial board.
Mrs. Clark No. had known of
her husbands dual life for the last
four months. She maintained silence
for fear of having her husband
thrown out of work and jailed. Mrs.
Clark No. is 45 and No. is 35.
Clark took his second wife Id years
ago, during the absence of Mrs. Clark
No. 1.
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27
BABE RUTH STRIKES OUT IN
BAY STATE COURT; PAYS
THREE SUCCESSIVE FINES

NEWTON, Mass. Babe Ruth
struck out in court, paying three sue
cessive fine for infractions of the
automobile laws.
Judge Weston penalized him $50
for operating a motor vehicle after
the license had been suspended, $40
for the same act without registration
and $40 for speeding.
Ruth's Massachusetts license was
suspended in 1914 because of an ac-
cident in Cambridge and has never
been restored, officials said.
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27
FARMER WHIPS TO DEATH
LITTLE SON SIX YEARS OIL

HANNA, Alta, Canada.-The tenn
permanent that goes with musical abil-
ity is responsible for William Hilsa-
book, farmer, being in jail, accused
of numbering his son, 6, with horse
whip, and beating a daughter, 10,
nearly to death.
His anger overwhelmed him when
the children hid the key to his violin
case.
Police said it was doubtful if the
girl would recover. Hilsabook's wife
telephoned for police while he lashed
the children, according to peace Of
ficers.
81 must have been crazy,," the
farmer said when arrested. 81 did
not think l was hitting them hard"
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27

R. Maguinez, who is leaving soon on
vacation trip to New Mexico. Next
meeting of the branch will be held
the second Sunday in March at the
Second Baptist church, and the sub
ject; Training the Child in the
Grammar School," will be discussed.
Mr. C. N. Copeland, former school
teacher, will open the discussion The
meetings are held at p. m, and the
public is invited to attend the
meetings. G. s. Rodgers, president;
Mrs. Lynn Ros Carter. Secretary.
Is convaIescent-
Mrs Edwrad Jones of 1910 East
Madison street, who several weeks
ago underwent an operation at the
Booker T. Washington Hospital and
has been confined to her home, is
now able to be up and soon hopes to
be well and hearty as usual
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Progressive Ideas
| Mr.. w. ]. Jones, manager of the
Palace Cleaning Works at lat South
End street, has installed a Hoffman
Steam Press and is prepared to do
your cleaning and pressing in first
class style. His prices are the same
as other cleaners, and his work the
equal of any, so why not give him a
trial? They call for and deliver your
clothes promptly Use your phone.
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! New Seamstress Here
Mrs. M. C. Sells, of Prescott, has
opened a silk shirt and steamstress
establishment at 419 East Washing
J ton street, in connection with the
Second Hand business conducted by
| Mr.. B. Banks at this address. She is
said to be finished dressmaker and
designer, and is anxious to serve the
people of this community.
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At Tanner Chapel
On Sunday, Feb II, the Rev. A.
c. Caldwell filled the pulpit at the
A. M. E. church and delivered two
able sermons to large audiences. On
last Sunday, the oath, the pastor, Rev.
Maguinez, was able to be at his post
and delivered two strong sermons to
his congregations.
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P. 7. A. 9Th Ave. School,
The Parent Teachers Association Of
the 9th Avenue school. of which Mrs.
Corene NJ Jones is teacher, held their
regular semi-monthly meeting last
Wednesday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. NJ. L. Williams, 4S4 West Lin
coin st. Mrs. M. T. Phelps, promi-
nent social worker of the Caucasian
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27
THESE LITTLE PIGS WENT
TO MARKET STUFFED WITH
TEN GALLONS OF HOOCH

WEIRTON, W. Va.-Mary Tolpo-
vich started to market with load of
dressed hogs.
But before she got there police took
look at the hogs and found they
were stuffed with 10 gallons of
"hooch."
Mary awaits the pleasure of the
court.
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27
LOCAL NEWS
Brilliant Reception

Brilliant Reception
Conspicuously marked by unique
settings and decorations, the recep-
tion given by Mrs. Della King and
Mrs. Paul Green, Tuesday, February
II, at the home of Mrs. Green, 1913
East Jefferson street, was one of the
most elaborate social affairs of the
season. Over one hundred fifty guests
were invited and came to grace the
affair with their presence. Mrs. l. F..
Silvers and Mrs. Chas Fish assisted
in receiving, while Mrs. P. F. Nc
Cutcheon, Mrs. j. R. Jackson and
Mrs. Milton Lewis assisted in serving.
All the ladies were beautiful in the
latest Paris creations and no amateur
reporter would attempt to describe
those gorgeous gowns Suffice it 80
say, they were the last word in ex-
quisiteness. Music was rendered on
the Victrola and piano, and a steady
stream of invited guests came from
z;SO until 10 p. m. Everything was
carried out with clock-like precision,
and it is the concensus of opinion
that this was, in every respect, the
banner social event Of the season.
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Educational Convention
The educational convention held
last week at the c. M. E. church
was a grand affair and there was a
splendid program rendered each
night. The Rev. NJ Thompson, pas
tor of this church, reports the con-
vention a financial success, and all
who attended know it was literary
treat.
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Great Day March End
Special services will be held at
the A. M. E church Sunday. March
End, at p. M, and a distinguished
divine from Los Angeles. Calf, will
preach. All Phoenix is invited to IL
Phoenix tribune., 1924-02-27

A. NJ E. church March End, at p.
M, to hear this great preacher. Re-
member the date and get ready to go.
A rare treat is in store for all who
come.
Pastor lndisposed-
The Rev. S. R. Maguinez, pastor
of Tanner Chapel A. M. e. church, is
quite ill this week, suffering with a
severe pain in his head He is being
attended by DR.. A. A. Mcdonald and
all that medical skill can do to bring
relief is being done. 1t is hoped that
he will soon recover
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Mock Conference On
The great mock conference is on at
the A. NJ E. church and the preach
ers are at work in their various
charges. The second Sunday in
March, or to be exact, March 9th, is
the date of the Annual Conference
when the preachers will make their
reports. All Phoenix invited to come
to the A. M. E. church on Sunday eve
ming, March 9th, and hear the reports
of these 80 preachers and two Pre-
siding elders. It's the Western and
Southern Mock Annual Conference
and the Rev. C. N. Douglas is the
presiding bishop. Mr.. Allen Smith is
presiding elder of the Southern Dis
trict and A. R. Smith is over the
Western District. A twenty dollar
gold piece is to be given away that
night to the preacher in the Western
District who exceeds his assessment
BY the greatest amount. Come and
see who will get this coveted prize.
March 9Th is the date, and the A. M.
E. church, End street and jefferson,
is the place. Come one, come all.
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Picnic Lunches-
Mrs. T. Tannehill, of 1925 East JEFF
ferson street, is prepared to fix up
picnic lunches for all who wish to go
for an outing. Just phone her the
day before you wish to make the
trip, tell her what you like and she
will fly up dainty picnic lunch for
one person or for one hundred pso-
pie. Her prices are reasonable and
her cooking unexcelled. Phone 1920
and tell Mrs. Tannehill your picnic
troubles. Make your Sunday outings
ca real pleasure by phoning your or