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• _ _ WE'RE LIFTING I TTT^ |% ju TT^ C ^ IT^ STEADILY GROWING BETTER LIFT ALSO! I I-1 I I W I I II I III 1^ THANKS ALL ABOUND! A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS / THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. Editor $2.00 a Year 5c a Copy OMAHA, NEBRASKA, THCRSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1921. • Vol. VII. No. 11. Whole No. 323. PRESS ROT PLEASED WITH PRESENT PLAN « — Practically I .nous in Expressing Keen Disapy®* 'ment at Attitude AssumitS^'i Republican V’ PROTEST t. tx . PROGRAM Many Leading N* apers Sount Note of Warning gainst Party's Short-Sighted Policy (By The Associated Negro Press.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 8.— President Warren G. Harding, and thi Chairman of the Republican Nationa Committee, Hon. John T. Adams, arc getting some interesting reading these lays. The colored newspapers of the United States are giving them some information that, by all that is right and proper, should carry for them the gretaest significance. Protest Nation Wide From one end of the country to the • ■‘.ner the newspapers have risen ir mighty protest against the program of surrender recently inaugurated b> the party of Abraham Lincoln, found ed on human rights. There has nevet in the history of the nation been n more universal and uncompromising wail of dissatisfaction and disgust. Not Vindictive The significant part of the editor ial expression with reference to the President and the Republican party i> the fact that there is little or no vin dictivene.ss but carry a spirit anti tone of resolute determination that cannot misunderstood. The central theme through all the mighty and convincing -treams of logic pouring forth from the fertile pens of Negro editors is bound up in the one word of “Disap pointment.” The newspapers through out the country, during the last elec tion were unanimous in the endorse ment of Wurrcn G. Harding for Presi ,-nt. Editors, known in the group to . radical'in tendency, laid down their hammers and picked up a horn and tooted for the favorite son of Ohio. W ords Versus Deeds They listened with gieat satisfac tion to hi.'; fine words of justice and fair play in his address, and by news -tones, display advertisements and editorials, as well as by word of - outh, urged the people to “vote the Republican ticket.” Now, for the .e:it new President, so early in the came, to step from the path of rec titude, and for the great Republican party to throw out sop to the “Lilly Whites” ha.- caused constellation lhat will not down. The Voice of the Press The Republicans of Virginia have ' gun an independent movement, anti ■all for it to become nation-wide. The St. Louis Argus, one of the most in icntial newspapersr of the race, ed torially, calls for a national confer ence on political conditions in either hicago or Cincinnati, on Thanksgiv ing Day, to work out a program of . ction. The Atlanta Indepent, The St. Luke’s Herald, the Richmond Plan et. The Baltimore Afro-American, The Omaha Monitor, The Dallas Express, The Cleveland Call, in the President’s ■ wn "tate of Ohio, the. Pittsburgh 1 mirier, The East Tennessee News, The Chicago Defender, and numerous other papers have sounded the alarm ending political dangers. The newspaper men, thru the enm ittee established in Atlanta, have be gun a warfare of propaganda in ear nest. They are sending out cards with the following inscription: “The Republican party is the ship, all else the sea." — Frederick Douglass. What's the matter with the ship? Let’s finil out.” Then all persons are rged to send a contribution to James T. Peterson, 610 State St., Mobile, Ala., treasurer, to buy “Life Preserv ers at your own price,” to save those >• ho are aboard the ship. Those who buy are called “Life savers.’’ ORGANIZE DRAMATIC STOCK COMPANY (By The Associated Negro Press.) CHICAGO, Sept. 7.—A dramatic stock company with Andrew Bishop as the lead, Is announced as the at traction at the Grand theater, Chicago. Manager W. A. Johnston has engaged ten former Lafayette players to open October third, for a season of nine weeks. It is not learned whether he will use the title or the player or not. The cast Includes Miss Cleo Desmond, Miss Isabelle Jackson, Miss Alice Cor Kas, Miss Susie Sutton, Mrs. Elizabeth / Williams, I^wrenee Crlnerm Charles Moore and Arthur Ray. The Initial offering will be "Turn to the Right”. When the Quality Amusement com pany retired form the Avenue Theatre at the close of last seaon, It was a long time a matter of douot as to whether Colored dramatic oferlngs would be staged in Chicago. «*PINGARN PRESENTS MEDAL TO GILPIN (Bv The Associated Negro Press.) NEW YORK CITY, Sept. 7. -Major Joel Splngarn, personally presented to Chaa. 8. Gilpin the actor who achieved fame during the past season In “The Emperor Jones,” the Spingarn medal For eight years, Mr. Spingarn has do nated this medal and it has been pre sented to the Negro accredited by th« National Assocation for the Advance ment of Colored People to the Negrc who during the year, has made the greatest contribution to art and science. I The presentation has usually been a feature of the national convention ol I the organization. This year Mr. Oil pin's illness obliged deferring the act ual presentation til a later date. The I anouncement of its bestowal was giv |en to the press at the time of the con vention. In honor of the occasion, i The Dressing Room Club of which I Oil pin was a member, and which in cludes several hundred of the more prominent Negro actors, artists writ ers and kindred professionals, made it a day of celebration. BOV. McKELVIE WILL SI’EAK AT THE EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION Plans are now complete for the monster Emancipation Celebration which will be held at Krug Park Monday September 12th under the auspices of St. John’s Church. The program of the day will include an automobile street parade, band con cert by Deadlines band, an athletic carnival at the park and an old fash ioned barbecue. Speaking exercises will take place at 4:30 P. M. Hon S. R. McKelvie governor of (lie state of Nebraska will be present and make an address. lawyer Eugene J. Marshall A. It. L. L. B., Ph. D. of Chicago will make the address. Short talks will also he made by Bishop H. Blanton Parks D. I), and Dr. VV. W. Peebles Command er of the Roosevelt Post of the Am erican Legion. Mayor James C. Dalilman will welcome the governor. \ \ Sjl7^U£LJ^K.cXELVa Large quantities of meat and bread i 200 American flags, and prizes for I the athletic carnival have been do Inoted by the various packing houses land merchants. Invitations to attend the celebra 11ion have been extended to the City Commissioners and to the Ak Sar I Ben Governors. The Committee in charge of the affair are sparing no pains to make this celebration the I greatest ever given in the west. St. John’s Quartet wil sing. The Park will be open all day until 1:30 ! A. M. Attorney A. P.Scruggs will act I as Master of Ceremonies. Governor S. Ft. McKelvie, who will | speak at the Emancipation Celebra tion at Krug's Park Monday. RELEASE RACE REELS (By The Associated Negro Pie s.) NEW YORK, N. Y., Sept. 7. The Billboard Announces: The Iteol Pro ductions Company have completed | their fifth release “Ties of Blood” with jlnez Clough, Arthur Ray and Henry Pleasant, former members of the La fayette players in the cast Mr. Forest and his company are jbusy at work now on the next of their I productions “The Burden of Race.” This will be followed by a big picture tentatively named the “Simp" in which S. H. Dudley will bo featured. Secur. Ing the services of the busy Dudley, one of the best remembered of the Colored stars, is a distinct accom plishment. THE BLUB CIRCLE CLUB Those who marveled at the pleas ure reclved from ‘The Old Fashioned Flay Ride" last month were bubbling with Joy at the club’s monthly invi tational party Monday afternoon at Columbia Hall. Each member had the privilege of inviting one girl If his standing was good of the club. It was very inter esting to see the youngsters wrapped In merriment and laughter while Turner’s Orchestra drove away all gloom and despair. . The members are pleased *o wel come their chaperon, Mrs. Dora Don ley home after having spent a Fiene ficfal trip to the Y camp at Lake Okoboji. The Club wishes their school friends a prosperous school term. GARY KITES CLOSE CONVENTION NEW YORK, Sept. 8.—The followers of Marcus Garvey closed their conven tion here after a month's session Aug ust 31. Much enthusiasm was mani fested by the delegates. With a lean ing towards royalty titles of “Lady’’ and “Sir” were conferred upon four persons, namely Henrietta Vinton Da vis, John E. Bruce, William H. Kerris and John Tobias. International racial unity was the dominant note of the convention. WINS HONORS AT HARVARD Charles II. Iloiilon Heroines One Of Editors Of Harvard Law Review CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 7.—By reason of the fact that he made Grade A as an average in all of his courses in the law school last week, Chas. H. Houston of Washington, D. C., former instructor of Horward University and ex-lieutenant of the 368th Infantry automatically becomes one of the edit ors of the Harvard Law Review. Mr. Houston’s marks were the high est ever made by any Colored law stu dent in the University, it. put him iinong the leaders In his class. His average, expresed in figures, is 75. Judge Brandeis, of the United States Supreme Court, who made the highest marks ever given in the Harvard Law School made an average of 89. JENKINS SHOP UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Famous Toitsoriul Parlor Engages II- Oldest Worker As Manager Jenkins' Barber Shop, located at 2122 N. 244 St., is now operating un der the management of Mr. Jetter Thompson. Mr. Thompson has been with the firm for nine years and not only enjoys the intimate acquain lenee of all eustoruers of this famous tonsorial parlor, but is also well lik ed, by most citizens who come in contact with him. He lias assumed full and active control of the shop. Mr. Thompson is very popular in Omaha society being a member of Zion Baptist Choir, of the Omaha lodge, A. F. of A. M., Masons Knights i of Tabor Progressive Temple No. It! and the famous Deadlines’ Band. On assuming management of the shop Mr. Thompson kindly solicits the continued patornage of all former customers ami invites inspection by any who need work. The change in active management was necessitated by Mr. Jenk'lns for mer proprietor being appointed on the police force. The staff consists of Messrs. Bay ward Baseum, Jesse Reddick, Thom as Irving, and Bam Border. All of the above are experts in their line and respectfully solicit your patron age. .letter Thompson Prop, and Mgr. 2122 N. 24th. St. Web. 2095 ’ IIEIBS OF COU .Mill's LEE Julian Miller of Helena, Ark., is in Omaha, seeking information concern ing John and Mamie ls-e, children and heirs of Columbus l,ee who died in Helena two years ago. Columbus Lee who left a valuable estate fre quently stated, according to Mr. Mil ' lor, that he lived in pmaha about thir ty years ago, where his children j wer born and his wife died, if anyone ran give information concerning Columbus Lee or his heirs, Mr. Mil ler will be grateful. It can be ad | dressed In care of The Monitor, Hox 11204 Omaha, Neb. i MOSES JORDAN, WRITER OE SHORT STORIES Moses Jordan who was employed I here in the Post Office for some time and went overseas with the A. E. F., | has been visiting friends in Omaha i Tor several day. Mr. Jordan Is now a resident of Chicago and occupies himself in writing short stories for magazines and newspapers, in which work he lias been quite successful. He is not In very good health due to overseas’ experience and has under gone several operations in govern, merit hospitals. He returned to Chi cago last«Saturday. OMAHA ROY HONORED AT YALE Charles Chandler, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Chandler of 2522 Maple St., has been named by the faculty of the Yale Law School as a contributing editor to the Yale Law Journal. This honor is conferred up on a student as a recognition of ex ceptional work. Mr. Chandler is an A. B. from Fisk University, having won a scholarship nt the Yale Law School, where lie has completed his freshman year. DEAD DOG DISCLOSES BEGGARS’ SMALL FORTUNE WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 8.— Odors coming from the premises oc cupied by Mrs. Hattie Man Murphy and her crippled daughter, at Hammond Station led police to investigate. They ' found that a pet dog had died while both women were away on their vaca tion. Over $1859,75 in nickles, pennies and quarters was found in the house | represent Ig money begged by the two women on the streets of Washington. RIVEN AUDIENCE BY POPE BENEDICT ROME, Italy, Sept. 7—Bishop John Hurst, the prominent Methodist leader of Baltimore, Md., was given an audi ence by Pope Benedict August 9. His holiness showed a keen understanding of America's problems and expressed his admiration for the progress made by the colored people of the United States. MMI PAID ADMISSION FEE NEWARK, N. J., Sept. 8.—More than fght hundred persons paid an admis ion fee to Roosevelt Memorial Temple on a recent Sunday to see Jack John on. Thousands of people stood out side and could not get In, and Jack stood on the platform for one-half hour after the services were over shaking hands. JIM CHOW CAR IS EMPTY ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 8.--Jim Crow railway trains between here and Washington are empty now. The new Brooks Jitney Bus Line owned by Col ored people makes twenty trips a day between the two towns. No man can serve two masters.— The Bible. MRS. SILAS JOHNSON SUCCUMBS TO SICKNESS 1\ il'e of Prominent Undertaker Pusses Away at Family Residence After Protracted lllpess MEMBER OF PIONEER FAMILY Ida May, beloved wife of Silas John son and oldest daughter of Cyrus It. Bell and the late Cecelia Scandrett, passed a war at the family residence, 2518 Iaike street about 11 o’clock Fri day morning after a protracted illness of six month's duration. While Mrs. Johnson's J’cuTth had not been the best for many years her last illness was directly traceable to severe injuries sustained over a year ago when she was knocked down by a coal truck on North Twenty-fourth street as she was about to board a street car. The in juries sustained then braught on com plications which resulted in her death. She had been confined to her home and most of the time to her bed since March of this year. Mrs. Johnson was a member of one of the pioneer families of Omaha. She was born February 28, 1871, and had passed her entire life in this city. She passed successfully through the grade schools and attended Central high. She devoted herself to the study of music in which she showed decided ability. One of the first children to at-: tend St. Pliillip’s Sunday school when 1 it was organized by Dean Millspaugh I in 1878 she was confirmed In Bishop Worthington’s first class, presented by the Kev. John Williams in 1887, and was active for many years serving at limes as Sunday school teacher/organ, ist, member of the Alter Guild and of the Woman’s auxiliary. July 18, 1894 she was married to Silas Johnson, then head-waiter at the Merchants’ hotel, but who subsequently went into the undertaking business. She proved in every way a worthy helpmeet for her thrifty and progressive huband. Several months ago Mrs. Johnson gave directions for her funeral select ing the hymns she desired sung and her pall bearers, requesting Ben Stan ley, organist of Trinity cathedral, whose pupil she had been to play. The funeral was held from the Church of St. Philip the Deacon, Monday morn ing at 9:30 with a requiem celebration of the Holy Communion. The church was crowded to its capacity, many be ing compelled to stand in the aisles. The Rev. John Albert Williams of ficiated. Internment was at Forest Lawn. The honorary pall bearers were Drs. J. H. Hutten and L. IS. Britt, the Rev. Russell Taylor, Sergt. Isaac Bai ley, T. S. Phillips and F. McRae and the active, Henry W. Blaxk, Jasper E. Dorwn, Augustus Hicks, Charles H. I Hicks, George Wells Parker and Em ery R. Smith. Nathaniel Thatcher, of j Kansas City, Kan., had charge of the funeral and was ably assisted by Joe jl). Lewis and Mr. Thomas Riggs. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband; her father two brothers, Eugene of Mason City, la.; and Walter iof Omaha; four sisters, Mrs. Gertrude 'Handy of Chicago; Miss Bessie Bell, Mrs. Beulah Johnson and Mrs. Ade laide Barron ail of Omaha. WHY WALTER ERWIN IS SMILING News has reached the city that a ten-pound boy was born last Wednes day at Kansas City, Kan., to Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Erwin of this city. Mrs. Erwin went to Kansas City sev eral weeks ago on a visit, and while there the Erwin heir was born. Mrs. Erwin was formerly Mrs. Bentley Webster. BURN HALF MILLION DOLLAR MORTGAGE JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Seyt. 8.—At their annual session here, Florida Ma sons burned the mortgage on their new one-half million dollar temple. ( OTTRILL DECLINES JOR WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 8.— Charles A Cottrill, formerly slated to office of register of the treasury, has turned down the position of Deputy | Collector of Internal Revenue of Balti more with offices in Washington at a salary of $2,500 per year. DR. J. R. A. CROSSLARD LANDS NICE POSITION Prominent Missouri Physician Made Special Expert in United States | Veterans’ Bureau By Wm. H. Davis, Correspondent Washington, D. C„ Sept. 8.—A re- i cent enactment by the U. S. Congress j has abolished the Bureau of War1 Risk Insurance and, In its stead, has created the United States Veterans' Bureau, which consolidates under one head all the powers hitherto vested in the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, | 1)R J. A. C. CROSS I AND Federal Board of Vocational Training and U. S. Public Health Service. The creation of the F. S. Veterans’ Bu reau is the result of a bill (H.R.6611) introduced by Hon. Burton E. Sweet, of Waverly, Iowa. Hon. Charles R. . Forbes of Seattle, Washington, was lecently appointed and sworn in as director of said 1'. S. Veterans’ Bu reau. One of his first official acts, evidencing his deep interest in color ed ex-service men, was to appoint Dr. J. R. A. Crosland, a loyal and active Negro Republican of St. Joseph, Mis souri, as a “Special Expert’’ in said Bureau. Dr. Crossland, whose only j son, during the recent world war,1 made the "supreme sacrifice,” will especially look after the Interests of colored soldiers and sailors and see that they are given all the rights, opportunities to which they are en titled under existing laws. With a force of colored clerks, stenograph-' ers, etc., he will have headquarters in the main Veterans’ Bureau Build ing, corner Vermont. Avenue and H streets, and all claims for compen sation, war risk insurance, vocation al Insurance, vocational training, re habilitation, medical treatment, etc. | on the part of ex-service men of our racial group will be carefully looked after -if addressed to him. His selec tion for this important post was ad vocated and endorsed by the entire Missouri delegation in Congress, in-1 eluding Hon. Charles L. Faust of the 4t.h Congressional district, and Sen-1 ator Selden P. Spencer, who were j most active in his behalf. The posi-1 tion carries with it one of the best j salaries yet given to any colored fed- \ eral appointee. Dr. J. R. A. Crossland Is eminently I fitted for this position for a number ! : of reasons: (1) He gave his only | beloved son during the recent World War as a priceless tribute to the Al tar of Patriotism, which makes him vitally interested In the welfnre of all ex-service men; (2) for years he has been an active Republican, per sistently pleading with tongue, pen and Influence for the triumph of Re publican principles and Republican candidates; (3) he is a whole-souled race-man, widely "and favorably known in fraternal, political business educational and religious circles, one who has been successfully engaged in the practice of medicine for the past thirty years and actively iden tified with numerous efforts for civic, educational, business and other forms of racial uplift. FORTY-FIRST .ANNUAL .SESSION National Baptist Convention Holds Forth In Tile Cresent City—Un preeendented Delegation NEW ORLEANS, La., Sept. 7 — (Special) Thousands of Baptists from forty-one different states in the Union are here in the forty-first annual con Ivention. The Cresent City is all decor ated for the occasion. Special trains and special coaches bearing delega tions have been arirving in this city since Tuesday morning. There was an auspicious opening of the Conven tion at twelve o’clock today when Rev. Edward P. Jones of Evanston, Illinois called the body together. There w-as a fervent devotion conducted by Dr. Campbell of South Carolina, and Dr. Bloodwortli of Tennessee. President Jones made a brief announcement and iappointed his committees on the vari ous phases of convention work. Nothing was done in the way of legislation until the committees re ported. There was an introductory sermon by Dr. Drane of Illinois. While the comittees were out deliber ating, the Spiritual atmosphere was at its highest pitch and the great Nation al Baptist Chorus rendered many se lections. There were more than five hundred voices rendering selections from songs of Negro origin. The morning service went up until two in the afternoon after a partial report of the enrollment committee had been submitted to the Convention. They re assembled at 3:30 with devotions by Dr. Caldwell of Oklahoma, Drs. Moore I of Florida and Davis of Missouri. The enrollment committee completed its report and the Convention went im- \ mediately into business session. The feature of the afternoon meeting was the annua! address of Dr. E. P. Jones, which was made in the presence of ap proximately four thousand messen gers. President Jones told of thp great I work of the Convention and the splen- ; did outlook for the Baptist family. The night session was begun at 7:30, the! devotions were led by Drs. Reed of Texas, Washington of Illinois and Still i of Ixmlsiana. The first one of the re ports of the various Boards’ secre tary was that of the corresponding sec retary, Dr. S. S. Jones of Oklahoma, j and the auditor and statistician, Dr. I Beckham of Illinois. The local com- , mittee took charge at nine o’clock; they gave their welcome which was led by Dr. Hill of Monroe, with re sponses by various convention leaders. The Convenion will remain in session until Monday, Sept. 12th. A VISITOR FROM TULSA Mr. J. R. Garrett of Tulsa, Okla homa is a visitor in our city. He is looking over the field with a possible prospect of locating here. Speaking of the Tulsa riot, Mr. Garrett says that it was a terrible affair, but our people have not lost heart. They have positively refused to remove from the devastated district to the unsatisfactory and unsanitary terri tory designated for them.” Mr. Gar rett is the guest of his brother-in law, John T. McDonald, Sr. EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON Some members of the Woman’s Auxiliary recently visited the rectory and left substantial and appreciated gifts for the pastor and his family. Good congregations were preesnt Sunday morning despite the rain. The electrical storm burned out the fuses and the electric lights could not be used. The choir after its va cation was in its place. The Omaha Rranch of the N. A. A. C. P. met at 4 o’clock. Choir rehearsal will be held Sat urday night at 8 o’clock in charge of Ben Stanley, organist and choir mas ter of Trinity cathedral. Services Sunday at 7:30 and 11 a. m. ami 8 p. jin. Everybody welcome. Get ac quainted with the Episcopal Church. CARD OF THANKS Grateful and sincere thanks to all I friends for their kindness helpfulness and sympathy during the illjess and | death of a beloved wife, daughter and ! sister, and for the beautiful floral tributes, mute but elosuent witnesses !of appreciated friendship and affec tion. Silas Johnson and Cyrus D Bell and family. Nothing brings into one’s own life such a powerful lift to higher levels as the doing of individual work for others.—Trumbull. The best way to conquer self is to | forget self In an effort to help the other fellow.—Trumbull. TAFT’S FIRST CASE TO BE ONE OF COLOR Nen Supreme Court Chief Must Decide Whether Japanese Belong To White Bare And Entitled To American Citizenship BEARS OR RACIRL EQUALITY Question of Much Concern in Relation Eastern Matters to Occupy Atten tion of International Conference WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 7.— Contentions that the Japanese are a white race and therefore entitled to American citizenship, are down for argument at the forth coming session of the United States Supreme Court. The case is No. 4 on the docket and may be heard on the first day Chief Justice Taft takes his seat, October 3. Apart from the extraordinary char acter of the litigation, which officially is entitled “Takao Ozawa versus the United States,’’ it may be occupying the attention of the Supreme Court at the very moment President. Hard ing's disarmament Far Eastern con ference is in session. The claim of a Japanese to be recognized as a Cau casian thus may synchronize with the I revival before the Washington confer ence of Japan’s tenacious demand for | “race equality”. The Japanese peti tioner, who is seeking to enforce his right to become a natuarlized Ameri can, will be presented before the Sup reme Court by George W. Wickersham, Attorney General of the United States in the Taft Administration who will be one of the first counsels to appear before his former chief. Argument Made By Japanese Arguments on behalf of the claim- J, ant will range around the "race ori gin” of the Japanese. It will be pleaded that “the root stocks and the dominant strain of the Japanese” are of the white race. Section 2169 of the revised statutes of the United States, governing naturalization of aliens and prohibiting the granting of citizenship to members of the Mongo lian race, is the one under fire. Counsel for Takao Ozawa will urge that “the Japanese are a ‘free’ people, and that white Mongolian and Malay types are found among the Japanese, the Caucasian, or white type, Is as prevalent.” fuse Up Three Times The case has been before the United States Supreme Court since 1917 and been “passed” on three successive oc- jj casions having come on a certificate from the United States Court of Ap peals for the Ninth Circuit (California) 9 WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT IS SHOWN Nuliunal Baptist I’lihUshing Hoard At Nnshville, Tennessee Makes Big Showing NEW ORLEANS, La., Sept. 8.— (Special) Straight and alert, with not a black hair In his head and with a re- ? cord of fify-four years of active ser vice in his denomination, Dr. R. H.Boyd the secretary, treasurer and manager of the National Baptist Publishing Board’s plant at Nashville, Tenn., pre sented his report to the Baptirts as sembled in convention here. When he was introduced by the chairman, Rev. Dr. Clark, who has served with Dr. Boyd for twenty-five consecutive years the convention stood and he was given the Chautauqua salute. Dr. Boyd held the floor for more than two hours. He gave a pen picture and a graphic de scription of the accomplishments of the Board under the most trying cir cumstances. He showed the enormous increase in the circulation of literature and the thousands of dollars that the plant had collected and expended In irs operation since the thirty-first day of last August, this year. Millions of dollars have been collected and spent by the Negro Baptists in disseminat ing doctrinal literature; millions of letters and about one hundred million copies of the periodicals have been cir culated. The Board’s report showed that the gross receipts for the year run over two hundred thousand dollars that the most modern improvements of a printing Institution had been made; the acquisition of an additional twenty-five thousand dollars worth of property purchesed at a bargain, which gives the Board the undisputed title to all the property now occupied by the plant at Nashville. The exten sion mission work as operated by the Sunday School forces was given pecial attention and the secretary took an occasion to explain, for the benefit of his hearers, the Bond Issue by which the plant proposes to raise and expend an additional one hundred 'thousand dollars In improvements, giving employment to more members of the race. When the dawn of an Individual's existence Is overcast by the clouds of error and impurity, we may not ex pect to see Its evening twilight, clear. —Alexander. Let him that thlnketh he standeth take heed leet he full.—The Bible. "A . ■ ... iiiJ