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The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10
Claims Abyssinians
Are "NOt Negroes"
(Lincoln News Service)

(LincOln News Service)
Washington, May 6, 1924.-Dr. H.
V. Harlan, of the bureau of cereal in
vestigations, is back in Washington,
after one of the most extensive eXpe-
ditions ever conducted by the Depart
ment of Agriculture, which included
a fifty-nine-day journey over the
Abyssinian Plateau with thirty pack
mules, twelve riding mules, and about
forty men, including a detachment of
guards. The purpose was to secure
primitive species of wheat and bar
ley in the land where these grains
originated.
DIR. Harlan found in Abyssinia pure
medieval feudalism. 1t was, he says,
like turning back the pages of Europe
for five or six centuries. The coun-
try was split into great estates and
then these were subdivided, each ten
ant paying the overload in free labor
or by furnishing an agreed number of
serfS. He found this African nation
probably the last absolute monarchy
in the world, now governed by Il
daughter of the Emperor Menelik,
who is controlled by prince regent
appointed from another branch of the
royal family because it was judged
unsafe to leave the throne entirely in
the hands of a woman.
The Abyssinians he describes as a
black race who yet are not Negroes
and have nothing in common with Ne
groes except color. They are of
semitic stock which entered the coun-
try in some forgotten period. The
only coin is the Austrian dollar,
which is coined for the government at
Vienna. Bars of salt take the place of
small change and can be exchanged
everywhere for any article.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10

Washington, May 6, 1924-Heading
up at New York, and stretching
southwark through New Jersey and
Maryland into this city, a disunited
phalanx of Democrats has announced
its battle formation and its ideals.
AS this news comes to our attention,
we are reminded of the lines of the
famous English poet, William Cow
per, who, in a humorous vein, once
wrote: "The sheep recumbent and
the sheep that grazed, all huddling
into phalanx, stood and gazed;" for
these Democrats sound the preamble
of their platform by saying: I'VE
Negroes want clean, honest govern
ment and strong, upright men like
our outstanding Democratic leaders"
The "outstanding Democrats" are not
named, but our presumptions lead us
to designate Senators Heflin, Harri-
son, and Caraway, Mr.. William Jen-
nings Bryan, and, in fact, all the
faithful who are grazing upon the
history and the creed of the solid
South, the stronghold of the Demo-
cratic party, and the unalterable die
tator of its ideals.
This disunited phalanx of Demo-
Gratis next says: "The Negro voters
will now look after their own inter
ests, believing that their political
rights and privileges will be recog-
nized by the Democratic party" ana
closes with the announcement that
the Executive National Negro Demo-
cratic Committee has decided to hold
a national Democratic Negro conven-
tion in Baltimore on May p, to Or
panize for the purpose of rendering
aid to the national Democratic party
in the coming election.
Could anything be more pathetic IN
the political history of Negro voters!
Barred by the Democratic party from
the polls: unprotected by Democratic
state legislation underpaid in the
cotton and industrial fields by Demo
cratic employers left to the mercies
of the mob; reared to manhood ana
womanhood with meager educatlonal
facilities, the result of the scanty ap-
propriations of Democratic funds !;
despised and rejected in public
places; and forever kept in their
place" by the customs and the tradi-
tions of the true Democratic creeu'
the colored people of these united
States. and their voting representa-
tives, can see that while their sheep
are grazing and grazing the wolves
have taken charge of their ranks ana
are being given aid and comfort Dy
the poor. deluded sheep. The eSploi-
tation program must be going "blg
for national Negro Democratic con-
yention is to be held, in order to make
things safe for the next election. But
after the election is over the Demo-
cratic wolves, win or lose, Will revive
their century-old pastlme of preying
upon the "sheep."
We would like to ask the National
Negro Democratic Committee why, IN
order to catch the true spirit OF the
Democratic party, they did not holu
their convention "calr meeting IN
Mississippi, Alabama, or Georgia, Tor
environment means much when lnspi-
. ration is being cultivated. Why are
not the names of the outstanding
Democratic leaders" listed among the
delegates to the convention? Why Is
it not announced that the chairman
of the Democratic national committee
will be present to extend the felicita-
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10
"GO-tO-Couege''
Drive Being Planned
(Lincoln News Service)

Washington, May 6, 1924.-The an
nual "Go-to-College" campaign of the
fifty-three chapters of Alpha Phi AL
phi Fraternity will be conducted the
week of May 4, it was announced by
Norman L. MCGEE, national secretary.
The movement is said to have the in
dorsement of President Coolidge and
of the governors of five states and
the presidents of number of Amer
ica's leading educational institutions.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10

groes to any social or philan-
u thropic work was the S20,OOO Just
made by Mr.. and Mrs. \. E. Malone in
the S3.OOO,OOO building campaign of the
Y. NJ. C. A. of st. Louis. When this
gift was announced to the Central
Campaign Committee, the Metropolitan
Y. NJ. C. \. director stated that no sin
gle gift in the campaign so far would
be as productive of results in securing
large gifts from the white people as
this of Mr.. and Mrs. Malone. a spe-
cial committee composed of the follow
ing men visited Poro College and eX-
pressed to Mrs. Malone (Afr. Malone
was absent from the city, the appreci-
alton of the entire Campaign Organic
alton; Byron w. Moser, chairman of
the board of directors of Y. NJ. c. A.
of the city; L. c. Haworth, general
secretary: Frank L. Williams, chair
man of the committee of management
of the Pine Street department and
principal of Summer High School; DIR.
]. z. Mooreland, who was largely in
strumental in securing the gift; Fl. c.
Craft. executive secretary of Pine
Street Dept; r. B. DeFrantZ, cam
paign director. and G. II. Tobias, senior
secretary Colored Mems Dept. of the
Y. NJ. C. A. In response to the words
of appreciation as expressed by the
several members of the committee,
Mrs. Malone stated that she did not re
gard their money as belonging to her
self and husband. but as belonging to
God. and that instead of seeing it draw
interest in the bank they much pre-
ferred TO have it draw interest in hu-
man character. She stated that every
time she saw scores of colored boys
concregated on the corners with Few
safeguards about them. she felt that
there was in that a challenge to her
and her husband.
AT n mass meeting of citizens of the
Pine Street Dept, gymnasium the next
dov Governor Sweet of Colorado was
nresent and heard n brief statement
from Mrs. Malone as to why she mace
her gift. The governor was so mucii
imnressed that he requested to be tax
on TO Poro College after the close OF
+he meeting. He accompanied Mrs.
Malone and a party of friends TO the
college. where he was shown through
and expressed very great surprise an"
de,ipht at the magnitude and spirit OF
this great institution.
Mr.. and Mrs. Malone have been gen
erous contributors to many orgahlza-
tions and welfare movements through
out the country. In 1915 they made
what was then the largest contribution
ever made by colored people to any OF
namely. $4,000, to the bulid- |
ing fund of the Pine Street Y. Nj. Z. A
since then they have made such no.
table contributions as $1o,Ooo TO the
endowment fund of the Medical De !
partment of Howard University. FROM
fine TO time substantial contributions
have been made to Tuskegee, Wilber-
force University, and Y. M. G. AS ana
churches in different parts of the coun-
try. They have also been strong sup
porters of the work of BiShop w.
Sampson Brooks in West Africa and
Max Yeargnn in South Africa. The
Colored Orphans Home of st. Louis
was built by popular subscriptions Sc
cured very largely under the leader
ship of Mr.. and Mrs. Malone.
This gift of $4,000 shows that the
Negro is developing rapidly along bus
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10
NEGRO EDUCATOR. A MILLION
ARE

Greensboro, N. c., April 29.-By A.
n. P)-Accbrding to report, DIR. ID. Q.
Suggs, president of Livingstone Col
lege, is the richest Negro educator in
the world. His property and other
holdings in this state and in Wash
ington, d. c., are conservatively val
ued at $1,2S5,000
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10
DWARF is MOTHER

Long Branch, n. IA dwarf Negro
girl. II, two feet five inches in height,
today give birth to a baby weighing
four pounds and three ounces. The ba-
by is normal in every respect.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10

The first colored Republican Cool
idge Club was organized in Boston
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10

There are those who believe that
the referee has counted time on our
old leaders" whose chief asset is
florid oratory.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10

Although they seldom have cart
ridges, every native of Egyptian Sou
dan goes armed with Il rifle.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10

There are 917 cOlored laborers
and semi-skilled operatives, includ-
ing % females, employed in the
Akron, Ohio, rubber factories.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10

Picking a political "leader" appears
to be the new and favorite pastime
of our editors.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10

Love can still be found in cottages
of the $4,000 bungalow type.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10

How many colored delegates will be-
at the National Democratic conven-
ton?
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10

Attorney S. NJ. Dudley, popular
and well known churchman of Wash
ington, d. c., is a candidate for sec
retary of Church Extension, y. NJ b.
Zion connection.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10
SHORT CUTS

(Lincoln News Service)
Dallas. Texas, has n brotherhood
of Negro Building Mechanics"
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10

Archie Greathouse of indianapolis,
one of the most successful and rell-
able colored business men in Indiana,
has organized the Greathouse Realty
Company.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10

1t is claimed that Il rusty safety
pin, found on Il dark corner during a
thunder storm, will ward off bad luck,
if worn in the toe of the left shoe
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10

We expect to meet all eight OF
them at the National Colored Demo-
cratic convention in Baltimore next
month, and hope that the convention
will not split on the wet and dry is
sue.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10

Mrs. Louise NJ. Fairweather of
Brooklyn was elected at the recent
state convention as an alternate dele
gate-at-large to the national Republic
can convention. She is the first wom-
an of the race to be sent from the
state of New York to Il national con-
yention.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10

Five colored girls recently gradu-
ated from the Boston Clerical school,
which is rated among the best in the
country for its commercial course, IN
cluding shorthand, typewriting, book
keeping, the use of office appliances
etc.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-10

SHORT CUTS
(Lincoln News Service)
Dallas, Texas, has n brotherhood
of Negro Building Mechanics"
How many cOlored delegates will be-
at the National Democratic conven-
ton?
The first colored Republican Cool
idge Club was organized in Boston
Love can still be found in cottages
of the $4,000 bungalow type.
Although they seldom have cart
ridges, every native of Egyptian Sou
dan goes armed with rifle.
Picking a political 'Ieader" appears
to be the new and favorite pastime
of our editors.
There are those who believe that
the referee has counted time on our
old 'leaders," whose chief asset Is
florid oratory.
There are OF colored laborers
and semi-skilled operatives, includ-
ing % females. employed in the
Akron, Ohio, rubber factories.
Attorney S. NJ. Dudley, popular
and well known churchman of Wash
ington, d. c., is a candidate for sec
retary of Church Extension, y. Nj. h.
Zion connection.
Archie Greathouse of indianapolis,
one of the most successful and rell-
able colored business men in Indiana
has organized the Greathouse Realty
Company.
1t is claimed that Il rusty safety
pin, found on dark corner during a
thunder storm, will ward off bad luck,
if worn in the toe of the left shoe
We expect to meet all eight or
them at the National Colored Demo-
cratic convention in Baltimore next
month, and hope that the convention
will not split on the wet and dry Is
sue.
Five colored girls recently gradu-
ated from the Boston Clerical school,
which is rated among the best in the
country for its commercial course, In
cluding shorthand typewriting, book
keeping, the use of office appliances
etc.
Mrs. Louise NJ. Fairweather or
Brooklyn was elected at the recent
state convention as an alternate dele
gate-at-large- to the national Repubh-
can convention. She is the first wom-
an of the race TO be sent from the
state of New York to national con-
vention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

WANTED = Experienced proprietary medicine salesman with proven record; must own car to he used in the work and be ready to begin work Monday morning, 27th; vacant territory Central Alabama. See Mir. Roy Huston, Motion Hotel, Birmingham, Sunday, 26th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

A TWo-CENT STAMP BRINGS com pact dazzling free sample outfit-cloth- ing, shoes and particularly shirt sales men have increased income tremendous ly. Fashion Wear Shirts, Cincinnati.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

TO TEACHERS and instructors, are you Jip-to-date In your reading? A new book by pr. David N. Schaffer on Hor- monies, Internal Secretions and Ductless Glands in the Human.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
@ EMPLOYMENT.
 HELP WANTED-MAI4E GnTAT CEDVTCT

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 Exp. waitresses; white housekeepers. Real salesmen, S20 and good bonus. Six college or high school boys; excel- lent opportunity. White and colored house girIs-maids.
 College man as instrct., salesman, salary 0. k.
 White coal miners, no gas, steady work. Col. coal miners, good pay, steady work. Finish and rough carpenters, report
 Tuesday. ."
 Strong white boys learn good trades. White teamsters; dump wagon drivers. Colored iron ore muckers, close to city. Colored shop helpers, good opportunity. 1O col. mine laborers, $3.50 to $5.60. Hospital orderly; bus boys; camp cooks Winter camp cooks and maids, good
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 Cclored riggers, 4Oc; hotel porters. Dishwashers; women cooks. Ky. trackmen; cafe porter; others: Producers Service, 2119h 2nd Ave. N.
 WE FURNISH DESIRABLE HELP Wanted--Exp. timekeepers, must be All. Two young men cashiers, good pay. l. All timer; structural layerout man. Furniture upholsterer, refinisher, Al salary.
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 Two exp. form carpenters, 75c hour. Exp meat cutter; white helpers. Settled lady cashier, use typewriter Two exp. waitresses; seamstress for ho- tel.
 white-colored coal miners, S2c ton. Colored truck driver; 2 office porters. Two colored kitchen helpers; butler;
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

ELECTRICIANS HELPERS Wanted. man who owns auto preferred; to install one kind of fixture. that is attached to . socket. Apply Room 303, Lyric - Bldg, 18th St. and Srd Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
"A Baby In Your Home

GREY HAIR positively cured! Actual ly restored to natural color without ayes or sar,olication. The secret free, sealed, plain envelope. D. Bradley, Box 1OS6, New Orlean0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

John Robinson's Circus wants candy butchers, ushers and ticket sellers. Apply 10 a. m. Sunday or Monday at show grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

p0CKETBOOK-Lost on Pratt City Ensley car Saturday afternoon, con taining s22c in checks and eurrency' or call .Hemlock 674-W! Liberal reward:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

brellas; fancy tips and handles; sells SS19; commission $1 advanced. Sample e. o. D. $2.37. Particulars free.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

AGENTs-$3 hour; beautiful "New Process Silk" neckties; IS styles in lew displayer. Just write orders. We de- liver; experience unnecessary. Samples furnished agents. Jennings Mfg. Co.,, Tie SOP, Dayton,- Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

THE HENDERSON LITHoGRAPHIC Co.,, of Cincinnati, O., with the finest exclusive line of art calendars, blotters, direct mail advertising, fans and holi- day greetings, desires permanent sales men for exclusive territory. We a-e now making contracts for next year. Experience not necessary, as conscien- tious effort will bring results and build a permanent and profitable business. Interesting all-year-round work. Com mission checks mailed weekly. Address SALES MANAGER of Company, giving full detnils.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
WOMEN OF CULTURE

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

WE ETART you without a dollar, soaps, extracts, perfumes, toilet goods; experience unnecessary. Carnation Co.,, Dept. 3S1, St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

$500 a month to distribute everyday household necessity in rural and small town districts. No money needed. Mill
 Hon dollar firm behind it. Write for particulars and state territory desired. C. J. Johnson, 609 W. Lake, Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
FINANCIAL r MONEY WANTED e3

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

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 nent and I sasYe you S10. Marc Ltnx'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
EMPLOYMENT.
AGENTS WANTED

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

GET U. s. Government jobs. $1,140- $2,3O0 year. Men, women, IS up. Steady work. No layoffs. Common education sufficient. Experience unnecessary. Sample examination coaching lessons FREE. Write immediately. --B-64 Age Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
AN AID LIKE THIS

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

DUE to a recent promotion we can use one more good salesman or saleslady who is willing to work and learn the profession and demand an income of $75 to 500 per week. Out-of-town applica- tions considered. W. E. Keith, 6O5 Lyric Bldg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

FREE RAINCOAT. Goodyear Mfg Co, 23-C Goodyear Bldg, Kansas City. Mo, is making an offer to send handsome ratneoat to one person in each locality who will recommend it to friends. Write today. /