The Press-Forum Weekly from Mobile, Alabama • 1

It'' MOB I LE. ALA- OTU RD A AUG. 12. 1922 VOL. XXVII NO.

48 1 45th SESSION OF WELL BEGM TUESDAY SUPPORT DYEE-MLL. SENATOR JOHNSON' WH Demise Of A broader lines. They will be told that practically all of the people who desire work at this time are able to get it; that the Associated Press News. Memphis Tenn Aug 9." Eddie PythansAnd Calan- thes In Town. The 22nd annual session of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias, and the Grand Court oLCalauthe, brought to the city some of the most noted men and women of the race from all parts i of the state and visitors from Senator 4 Johnson Pledges Aid On Anti'-Lnch Bill.

Senator Hirman W. Johnson of California, one of the most powerful figures in Congress have pledged himself to do whatever lies in his power in behalf of the Dyer-Anti-Lynching Bill which was reported favorably by the Senate Committe on the Judiciary, on other oarts of the country, in cluding Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green, of New Orleans, and Charles Stewart, general mis sionary of the National Baptist convention, Chicago Illinois. The sessions of the Grand Lodge were held in the State Street A.

M. E. Zion church, while the sessions of the Grand Court were held in St Emanuel A. M. E.

church. All sessions were full of interest. Mrs. "Carrie A. Tuggle, of Birmingham, one of the most remarkable women of the race presided over the Grand Court of Calanthe.

She has the love, confidence and respect of the Republican Natio- inal Committee. hicago Aug 9. Western bead irtersofthe Republican Na tal Committee have been Coined for the fall campaign at ii tsongress nocei, famous as. the great political center of the T7et. John T.

Adams, Chairman of the Republican National Com mittee, Senator Medill McCor- miejc, Chairman o- the Senatorial Committee, and Congressman Will Wood, Chairman of the Congressional Committee, came to Chicago and made the formal opening. The speaking and pub he ty for the entire West will be handled from here, while all the other features connected -with the campaign will be handled from Washington. Colored Americans, through out; the gation are anxiously awaiting the developments of the campaign this year. Who are to be the speakers? What will be the publicity argument of the Harding administration to appeal to the Colored American voters? WUlthe "Old Line" political spell binders who have through man strenuous campaigns directed the votes of the black people, again appear on the stumpy for the cause of the G. O.

WE3 Henry Lincoln Johnson. Sutter of New' Jersey, Nel- tJrews, Kansas City, Thomas W. Fleming, of Cleveland, Wm Matthews, of Boston, Robt Vann, of Pittsburg, Geo W. Harris, of New York. John R.

Lynch of Chicago and scores of others too numerous to men tion, be in readiness to bow to the assembled populace and point the way to Republican victory? There is no denying the fact that the attitude of Colored American voters is somewhat different from what it was at the beginning of the 1920 campaign. Then, it was anticination tnriav. it is realization. But. it does nnt happen to be altogether the realization of the dreams of There have been keen, and even women of the state.

She is the founder and president of the Tuggle Institute, Birmingham, an institution reaching out for the children whose opportunity for obtaining an education are limited. During the session Wed- nesday, the women placed on the table over $100, and on Thursday returned and made it two thousand dollait One year ago the Grand Lodge voted to lift the debt on the school by giving to it $10,000, thereby encouraging the women. The Grand Court opened in due form at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning. In calling the Grand Court to Mrs. Tuggle said that ail should thank God for life, health and happiness, and for permitting so many to be present to take part in the opening led by the Glee Club of Pioneer Teacher.

BV SAKAH X. IK Miss Susie A. Jackson passed away quietly td the "Great; Be. yond" Saturday evening at 4:15 o'clock July 22, 1922 at her home on Jefferson and New Jersey St. She had been in failing health for several months and her recovery was doubtful.

She is one of a class of five girls who graduated from Institute May 28, 1889. Namely Susie A. Jackson, Lillie Beechum, (nee) Williamson; Mary E. Cooke (nee) Morrison; Maria Burke, (nee) Logan; Sarah A. King, (nee) nice, i reel that her demise is not complete without a few words from her friend and classmate This was the only class of Mobile County whose links had ne'er been severed by the cruel hand of death for more than score of years, but He that doeth all things well, in His wise pro vidence has called her from labor to reward, and we humbly bow to His Divine will.

To much cannoU be said of this notable woman. ise untiring efforts; kindly bearing and lovable disposition, have always placed her in the hearts of her people. Being asso ciated friends since early school days. I will say that a more loyal woman, a more devout. "VrHfrit; a better scholar than Susie A.

Jackson never lived. In the fall of 1889 she began her work as a teacher in the public schools of Wilcox, Clarke, Monroe and Washington counties, and con tinued for a number of years with marked success. Ten years (1899) after graduation, she had the honor of securing from the State Board of Education, a first grade, life certificate, which gave her legal rifht to teach in all public schools, in every county of this state; she being the first and only colored teacher at that time holding such certificate. A few months prior to her deatji, I was engaged in conversation with her and she remarked to ma in words like these "Sarah, I have resigned teaching and have' uliy decided to spend my future days quietly at home, as I feel that 1 have done all the good I could do. Since '89, I have faithfully and conscienously, performed my duties as a teacher.

Wherever I went, I was warmly received, remained in harmony, and departed in friendship. I feel free towards every one here and everywhere." Such- a life was Susie A. Jackson's. She ln-ed and she died. She lived in the hearts of her people doing good for many years, with honor to her scholars and credit to the communities.

She died, but not without leaving a lasting influence on the hearts of all who knew her. Absolutely, her life was that ol a scholar--Susie lived a true and useful life, and ended her career with peace towards all, and no in silence she will forever sleey Until the great resureetion morn. Lives of great men all remind We can mike our lhcti luMiss, And departing leave behind ui Foot-prints en the tend tf time. Limitation of Armament Con- ierence was. one or the great achievements of the world; that the tariff bill is almost ready for conference and the President's signature; that the cot of govern' ment operation has been reduced billions of doHars, and other things calculated to be of interest to all Americans.

It will be late in September be fore all of the primary cam paigns are over, the cam paign committees are not going to wait until the last minute; they are beginning to be active now. Why Laugh: CnicagoAug9. William Allen White, nationally famed daily newspaper editor of Emperia, Kansas, in a syndicated article, published recently in a number of daily papers, told the "white people where to get off," so far as "poking fun" at colored people is concerned, said Mr. White: At Westfield. N.

colored golf club has been established and a nine-hole course laid out. A colored colony there seems to warrant the golf course. The item that this course is laid out will cause a million higgles to sizzle, across, the Cartoonists will make funny pictures of it. Vaudeville artists will do sketches about it. Som thing exquisitely funny seems to the white race when it serf the colored race doing tbinsr? which ore ordinary partv of day's work and play to the people.

It is as 'though the e'ep-hant should drive an auto or a horse play "the piano. "The reason for this visiblity of the white man at the black man's human activities is obvious and it is no credit to the white man He thinks it is funny to see (the black man doing things that nonnal human beings do, because the white man ooes not think of dari skinned tellow-traveler red, yellow, or maroon as an animal. The anthropological conceit of the white man is pon- derous, unbelievable, vastly amus- inK t0 tHe K038- "'Why should not the black man play golf it his economic status give him leisure for golf? why should he not have a motor car and a country house if he can afford it? Why giggle at the nor- activities of men whose skin differs from our own? Something of the same psychological reason is being the fact that we middle- class people make merry over the fact that the worker the mines or shops or furnaces wears a silk shirt or rents a house with a bath or rides to work in a car. Why shouldn't he? Is he an elephant doing stunts? Is he a horse play rngmepianw; we jw develops the same desires and aspirations that we do? And "ho in God's name are we, any way? Mabltiul CwutlMthra Certt In 14 teSt Bayi -uxrp with rtstsf iMiainv nnrKiMteal KM it tnmt wary Powell, a Daredevil diver lost his life Sunday after making a spectacular leap into the river from the high point on Harahan Bridge. Searchers were three days finding his body.

Laurel Aug 9. Earl Keeton, white, indicted upon a charge of criminal assault, was found guilty here this week, but the jury was unable to decide the punishment. Fayette Holifield and Will Davis, also, were found guilty previously of the same offense. formaking a criminal assault up on Mrs. Emma Mayatt, a pretty young widow of Newton County, July 5th.

1 j. The case was one of the most revolting in the annals of Jones County, the nature of the case being such that public sentiment was aroused to a high pitch. There was no talk of lynching. New York Aug 9. The first appropriation out of the $800,000 given to the new American fund for public service by Charles Garland, young Massachusetts idealist, who is giving away his inherited fortune, will go to "The relief of starving miners in the western Pennsylvania coal fcM'x The appropriation, amounting to $2,000, was authorized by the board of directors at their first meeting.

Garland w.r prpffnt. For a time the principal of the fund ertabl'shert by Garland for the benefit of mankind" will re main intact, only the income being used for appropriations. To determine how best to spend the money, four committees will survey the fields of periodicals and publications; educational campaigns for new ideas; experimental educational institutions, and research, particularly in indus try and economics. James Weldon Johnson is one of the gift directors. In In fond and loving rememberance of our darling baby Edna May Tunstall who passed away a year today Aug 1st 1921.

Dark are the days since you left us, life is no longer the same, You are gone hut not forgotten, Years can never ease our pain. Darling Edna there are eriefs that cannot find mfort, Wounds that cannot be beared, And sorrow bo deep in mother's That will never be half revealed. But some'day when our work is done, We'll see your smiling face, To greet us at the heavenly gate Peaceful be thy silent slumber. Lying in thy grave so fair, But in heaven we hope to meet thee, Where no parting we shall knew A devoted mother and step father, sister, brother and grand mother. Us ktom TMt (toMk tut WMM amsN July 28, according to an announce ment made today by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

In a letter addressed to Walter White, Assis tant Secretary of the Advance ment Association, Senator John son said: 1 duly received your letter of July 14 relating to the Anti-Ly nch ing Bill. I have been in touch with this bill, while it has been pending before the Judiciary Committee. Many questions arose concerning the various pro visions of the bill, and the objec tions, in the opinion of the majori ty of the Judiciary Committee, were finally met by amendments, and the bill favorably reported. "In common with you and with all Americans citizens I insist upon the enforcement of the law and abhor its violation. There is no worse blot upon our civilization than mob violence aad lynching.

The bill now presented by the Judiciary Committee meets the evil an endeavors to afford a cure. I am very glad to do what lies in my power in behalf of this measure. I may say to you that just before the bill was reported by the Committee, and when its alleged defects were remedied by amendments, I sent to California, in response to communication from there, a brief statement of my attitude. That statement I enclose to you herein." The statement referred to by Senator Johnson states: "The Senate Judiciary Committee is about to report the Ant -Lynching bill with certain amendments designed to- cure what were asserted to be constitutional defects. Every law abiding citizen, of course, abhors lynching and any.

remedy for what has been a blot upon our civilization will be gladly welcomed. The present bill is about to be reported to the Senate seems to meet the evil and endeavors to provide cure. I shall be glad to render what assistance I can in its passage. The Advancement Association in making public this pledge by Sanator Johnson express ed considerable gratification at this una equivocal stand by the senio-Senator from California. It was felt that the gaining of so powerful an ally as Senator Johnson a greatly enhanced oppor tunity for success in securing passage of the bill by the Senate at an early date.

leader, and is doing much to build up the order in the seate. He spoke words of praise of the help which bad been render ed by the Pythlaae thoughout the state, and felt that they wsregoing to have a great big session. The Grind Lcf ru opened and got down to fcakfiii A committee on was bitter disappointments, in the. on the planet as a human com-trend of the Harding administra- pamon. The white man considers tion.

It will be the first dutv of nv colored man black, brown, the campaign managers to over- come this feeling. Northern Demo- rat8, it is generally known, are going totnakea strong bid for colored voters on the strength of present Henry Lincoln Johnson, as the only Colored National Committei man, will be called upon as a member of the organization body, to stand in the- forefront. Perry Tuggles Institute, the large number of women sang' 'When The Saints Go Marching In, I Want To Be In That Number," and the opening prayer was made by Rev. Charles Stewart 'How Did You Feel When You Fell Out Of The Wilderness?" by Glee Club, and the Grand Court was opened and the following committees were appointed: Rules Mamie L. Hall, Victoria M.

Coleman, Mary Hooper. Credentiakfc-Fannie G. Paris, Leoina Brown, Roheodia Mc-Klrath, Luella McGuire, Anna Hines. The first money for Tuggles Institute was raised by each delegate putting the table ten cents. Some preliminary business was transacted and recess was had.

In the afternoon session all the committees 'were appointed and the degree was conferred. Wednesday was the Rally Day. The Grand Court was addressed by Prof, a Billup- of Philadelphia, whose visit was in interest of Tuggle Institute. He 1 delivered a strong address, full of pep and Information. The annual address of Grand Worthy Consellor Mrs.

Carrie A. Toggle wu a literary gem, freight td wtyh information tad con-don tense advice, Mrs. Toggle, tf erim wai fleeted to lead ucthtf ynr. She wta fleeted txisisiui vtt W. Howard, as assistant "Attor-imal ney Ceneral; Dr.

J. R. A. Cross-, land, as an official in the veter- ans bureau; Arthur G. Froe, as Recorder of Deeds; Phil H.

Brown of the Deoartment of Labor: W. 3. Scarborough, of the Agricul tural Department; Lieut B. Flipper, of the Interior Depart ment, to say nothing of the numei ous leaser lishts. will be exnected to assume the "burden of national defense" (fit may be regarded a knrdM.

The publicity this year will no doubt be one of the features, than look at the achieve, urate along the line of the. indi Tiduiloflce seeker, or the views of President Harding along 1 ptrticalctlind eapectfclly re gsriinmithi will bi pfflaseWSSQ 1.