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ANNUAL MEETING NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Continued from rage 1) of a universal league of Free Nations which shall have among its central du ties the protection and development of the peoples of Middle Africa, and of a similar communication to the President of the Senate. Word From Du Bois. The following cablegram was re ceived from Dr. Du Bois, who is in Paris: “Greeting annual meeting. Race and friends uniting here to secure rec ognition throughout world on terms of . full equality. Soldiers returning de termined to join in struggle for jus tice to all in America. In the world crisis let us strive together without compromise or hesitation.” Mr. Shillady’s Report. Mr. Shillady’s report, in part, was as follows (the full report wiR be printed later): “On January 1, 1010, the Associa tion had 80 branches and 0,282 mem bers. On January 1, 1010, the Asso ciation had 165 branches and 44,006 members, in 38 states, the Philippine Islands, the Isthmus of Panama and Canada, an increase for the year of 85 new branches and 134,418 new mem ers. “Distributed by geographical di visions the Association has six branches with 4,078 members in the New England states; 20 branches with 4,701 members in the Middle Atlantic states; 36 branches with 8,021 mem bers in the East North Central states; 14 branches with 3,257 members in the West North Central states; 44 branches with 5,661 members in the South Atlantic states; 1 branch with 6,843 members in the District of Co lumbia; 6 branches with 2,501 mem bers in the East South Central states; 10 branches with 3,606 members in the West South Central states; 5 branches with 717 members in the Mountain states; 11 branches with 2,142 mem bers in the Pacific states; and 3 branches with 206 members outside the United States. • “Adding together the membershfp of the three divisions containing the Sou'.' ’m states and the District of Coi »ia, the Association has a mem bership in the South and near South of 70 branches and 18,701 members, or more than twice the total member ship of the Association in the whole country at the beginning of the year. "Six states have more than ten branches each: Georgia, Ohio, Penn sylvania, Illinois, Virginia and Texas. Most remarkable of all, perhaps, is the rapid growth of membership in Texas, in which state there are at present 11 branches and 2,652 mem bers. One of these branches, San An tonio, sent its application for mem bership in March last and has -since reached a total of 1,228. California, with relatively smaller Colored popu lations in her cities, gives us nine branches and 1,756 members. Among the states, Ohio holds the palm for the largest number of members (4,117), followed in order by Massa chusetts with 3,416 and Texas as the third on the list with her 2,652 mem bers. All of these states are exceed ed, however, by the single branch of the District of Columbia with its im posing total of 6,843.” Colored People Aroused. Mr. Shillady said that he dwelt upon the year’s increase in branches and membership not in any boasting spirit but with a deepening and so bering sense of opportunity and re sponsibility. He said that the Col ored people of the nation had been stirred as never before by the ap peals of a struggle to make the world safe for democracy; that they had re sponded to the appeals of the nation in such high spirit of devotion as to have earned them the spontaneous tributes of the press and the people of America; that had Colored men never fought before, their fame as sol i diers would have been securely estab lished by the exploits of individuals like Needham Roberts and Henry Johnson and regiments like the 365th (the old New York 15th) and the 367th whose members had one and all re ceived the French croix de guerre as a testimony to the bravery of both of these regiments. The report continued: “Fighting thus, as President Wilson puts it, Tor the things which we have always car ried nearest our hearts—for democra cy, for the right of those who submit to authority to have a voice in their own government, it was but natural that in so tremendous a year the fath ers, mothers, sisters and brothers of such soldiers, the men and women who responded to the nation’s call for home service in field, factory, workroom and home, should respond to the chal lenge of the time and take their place in the ranks of an Association which is dedicated to the material and spirit ual achievement of America’s purpose —that democracy, at home and abroad, should be the rule of American life and the aim of American statesman ship.” Mr. Shillady appealed for an organ ization so strong that no President, no Governor, Northjor South, no mem ber of Congress of 'any party and no Mayor of a city will dare to commit any indignity against Colored people with impunity. Report on Lynching. The report of the Association shows that 63 Negroes were lynched during 1918, an increase of 45 per cent over 1917. The Association believes that the actual number of persons lynched exceeds this total because of it having in its possession authenticated ac counts of cases which have not ap peared in the public press. Five of the year’s victims have been women, i Two men were burned at the stake be ! fore death. Three men, in addition to I the two burned at the stake, were tor tured before death. Tn one case the dead body of the victim was carried into town on the running board of an automobile and thrown into the public park where, according to press ac counts, it was viewed by thousands. The burning of one of the bodies after death was explained by the Atlantic Constitution as having occurred be cause no one would claim the body and the burning of it was the only way to dispose of it. One victim was cap tured and handed over to the officers of the law by Negroes themselves. The selling of postcard pictures of a lynching at twenty-five cents each on the streets of Monroe, La., was re ferred to by Mr. Shillady. In fourteen cases, the report said, victims were taken from police officers and jails, as follows: Arkansas, 1; Alabama, 2; Georgia, 4; Louisiana, 2; Mississip pi, 1; North Carolina, 1; Oklahoma, 1; South Carolina, 1; Tennessee, 1. The actions of Governor llickett of North Carolina, Governor Manning of South Carolina and Governor Hender son of Alabama were commended in that these governors took cognizance of lynchings and endeavored to have legal action taken to bring the guilty parties to trial. The attitude of Gov ernor Theodore G. Bilbo of Mississip pi was contrasted with these three ' public spirited governors, Governor | Bilbo having been quoted in a Jack son (Miss.) paper as saying that he would tell the Association “to go to -,” when he was asked what an swer he would make to a telegram sent him by the National Association. During the year the N. A. A. C. P. sent 32 telegrams of protest and in quiry to governors in cases of lynch ing, 35 to Chambers of Commerce and 9 to other officials—74 in all; that there had been 9 acknowledgments from governors, 8 from Chambers of Commerce and 4 from other officials —21 in all; and that 40 press stories on lynching matters had been sent to the general press of the country. Spe cial investigations of lynchings had been made by members of the N. A. A. C. P. staff at Fayetville, Ga.; Brooks and Lowndes counties, Ga.; Estill Springs, Tenn.; Blackshear, Ga., and of race riots and disturbances at Camp Merritt, N. J.; Brooklyn, N. Y., and Philadelphia, Pa. The report continues by saying that the Association intends to raise and expend approximately $10,000 on its anti-lynching work during the coming year. Welfare of Colored Soldiers. The Secretary mentioned also the Association’s work in regard to the welfare and defense of the Colored soldier; its efforts to insure that the votes of Colored soldiers at the camps would be counted in the recent elec tion; its efforts in fighting discrimi nation against Colored people in em ployment on government work; its successful effort to have the Tuber culosis Sanitorium of Wisconsin opened to Colored people; its having secured the consent of the National Tuberculosis Association to make a survey of the provisions for the care of Colored tuberculosis patients throughout the United States and of its co-operation with other organiza tions. Mention is made of the work of the branches of the Association and of the general publicity and educational work of the National office. Secretary Shillady concluded his re port by saying the minimum budget of the Association proposed for 1919 is $50,000, $10,000 of which is to be used for the anti-lynching work. The Association will make strenuous ef forts during the coming year to stamp oui lynching, in which it asks the help of all patriotic Americans and of the press of the country. During the year the Association spent for its general work $23,422.68 and for anti-lynching work $3,283.23. The Crisis reported the most flour ishing year of its existence. Its av erage monthly circulation for the year was 75,187 and its circuit cion for the month of December 82,000. The Cri sis is entirely out of debt. CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP * THE DEACON Rev. John Albert Williams, Pastor Instruction for confirmation will be gin next Friday evening, January 24, at 8 o’clock. Persons desirious of knowing about the teaching of the Episcopal church are invited to attend. The Woman’s Auxiliary met Thurs day at the residence of Mrs. Robt. T. Walker. This organization has met its pledge for missions and has funds in hand for some improvements in the church. The usual services on next Sunday: Holy communion at 7:30 a. m., Sunday school at 10; holy communion and sermon at 11, and evening prayer and sermon at 8 o’clock. NEBRASKA CITY NEWS Mrs. Charles Rollins Mr. Alfred Richard, a well known and highly esteemed young Colored man, died in this city early Thursday morning and was buried Sunday after noon. Rev. Jesse Young and wife of South Omaha were in the city last week, attending the bedside of Mrs. Young’s daughter, Miss Rosalie, who was quite ill. Mr. Young resided in this city for a number of years and has quite a large circle of friends who are al ways glad to see him. Mr. Rollie Shaforth has organized a sort of get together club and on Xmas day, Mrs. Charles Mack, vice president of the club, distributed dainty little boxes of candy with com pliments of the club. If there is any thing badly needed in the city it is a get together club, so lead off brother, we are with you. Our club news is late as we made a mistake and put a two-cent stamp on the letter instead of a three, but the lady at the postoffice said it had gone when we went to pay the other cent, anyway here goes again. We hope every Colored person in the city will be a club member and every mem ber a Monitor reader. ZION BAPTIST Sunday was a good day in its en tirety. In the morning the pastor spoke to his congregation and at night Rev. Isaac Marshall Page delivered an excellent sermon, “God’s Ideal Home.” Several new names were added to the roll. The sick of the Church are on the road to recovery. The various auxiliaries are working with new zeal. Let each member and j friend do your part. Regular services next Lord’s day. _ ..... * *.**.• ... *. • ♦.**»♦*.**•• VVV * ❖ ❖ Headquarters for £ HOG CHITTERINGS AND X X BEEF TRIPE X •{• Fresh Every Day. ••• Will Be Delivered Free, Already !j! Clean f Joseph Vomacka f Casings Co. :j: 27th and M Streets Phone S. 2469 or 2534. % FOR PIANOS Vietrolas and all Musical Instruments See Eudora Ware Representing the A. HOSPE PIANO CO. Phone Douglas 188 or Webster 3573 After 6 O’clock. Ask for Miss Ware. LISTEN! THINK! COME! TO THE Y. ML O. CLUB’S At U. B. F. Hall, 24th and Parker Tuesday, January 21. Jenkins Jazz Band (who jazzes) Prof. Jefferies, Floor Manager Admission 35 Cents The Y. M. O.’s Will All Be There Des Moines News By W. H. Lowry asiimsmsm emmmsmm...i Dr. E. A. See, dentist, has joined the St. Paul A. M. E. Church orches tra. The orchestra is composed of the following members: Comet, Vergil Williams, leader. Trombone, W. R. Banta. First violins, Mrs. Harry Shaw and Walter Jackson. ’Cello, Harry. Shaw. Bass violin. Dr. W. H. Lowry, man ager. Clarinets, John Rhodes and Ralph Crowley. Saxaphone, Mrs. Walter Jackson and Dr. E. A. See. Piano, Miss Mildred Griffin. The orchestra gives a sacred concert every Sunday evening, beginning at 7:30. At the close of the concert the orchestra combines with the church choir which is composed of twenty voices. The combined orchestra and choir, under the direction of Mr. Charles Wilson, chorister, furnish mu sic for the evening services. Rev. S. L. Brit, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, deserves great praise for building up this musical organization and for the high Hon. J. B. Weaver, a member of the Iowa Legislature, delivered a eulogy upon the life of Theodore Roosevelt Sunday evening at St. Paul A. M. E. Church. The St. Paul orchestra ren dered special music for the occasion. Mrs. Elnora Gresham of Cedar Rap ids is spending a few days in Des Moines. We are pleased to note the rapid improvement of Miss Ruth Shaw, who underwent a recent operation for ap pendicitis. The Ministerial Association held its regular meeting Tuesday morning at the Army Y. M. C. A. Attorney S. Joe Brown paid a visit to the cadets of Class No. 2, St. Paul A. M. E. Sunday school. Attorney Brown was a student at the officers’ training school at Fort Des Moines and because of this training he is in sympathy with military training. Rev. M. Toomey of Union Baptist Church conducted services at Corinth ian Baptist Chucrh Sunday afternoon. Music was rendered by the Union Bap tich Church choir. Rev. G. W. Robinson, pastor of Cor inthian Baptist Church, conducted spe cial services at Army Y. M. C. A. No. '89 at Camp Dodge. The soul stirring appeal for Christ, made by Dr. Robin son, resulted in more than twenty con versions. Mr. Spurgeon Colstore and Miss Ma mie Richardson were quietly married at the residence of Mrs. A. J. Court ney Monday at 5 p. m. Rev. G. W. Robinson officiated. The Pastor’s Aid Club of Corinth ian Baptist Church furnished the pas tor’s study with a $30 writing desk. Miss Eva D. Bowles, National Secre tary for the Colored Y. W. C. A., with headquarters in New York city, ar rived in Des Moines Monday morning. Monday evening she delivered an ad dress to the girls of the Patriotic League at the Army Club. Miss Bowles also paid a visit to Camp Dodge and was the guest of the man agement of the Colored Hostess House. Miss Bowles has won for her self a national reputation by her ac tivities in the Y. W. C. A. work. When making provisions for the dis tribution of his $40,000 Noble Prize Fund, Colonel Roosevelt directed that $4,OOO of it should go to the Y. W. C. A. mtk among Colored women. Col. Roosevelt safd: “I have asked that Miss Bowles be consulted in the dis bursement of this item. My wife and I were much struck by her work in connection with the Colored Hostess Houses at Camp Upton, and I have asked that the money be used for the Hostess Houses for Colored Troops and in the work among Colored wom en and girls in and about the camps and cantonments.” During the stay of Miss Bowles she was the guest of Miss Ursula Guy, Secretary for the Colored * Department of the Recreation branch of the War Camp Community Service. We have been assisted greatly in providing tele phone service in these busy times by the cordial co operation of the public, who have been quick to appreciate the extraordinary job we were doing under war conditions, and we are very grateful for this co-operation. ; i j ' v . . .‘ifir no . 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