__ _ i I WE’RE LILTING ^ HI ^T" TTTj ^ |\ T f ^ f Ij STEADILY UKOWING HETTER LIFT ALSO. I I "' "■ I I W III I I I I I THANKS ALL ABOUND I A NATION AI. WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE RKV. JOHN AI.BKRT WILLIAMS. Editor $2.00 a Year 5c a Copy OMAHA, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1921. Vol. VII. No. 17. Whole No. 329. MANY LIVES LOST WHEN SHIPS CRASH OFF IRISH COAST i\ Members of the Southern Synco pated Orchestra Wh' h Had Been •Successfully Torn Europe for Two Years # N - % LEADER HERO OF t \GEDY - \ Egbert K. Ihompson Who 1 in I tanre (luring World Bar I. tg * etilv Risked Life in Reselling rk low Passengers v NEW YORK, N. Y„ October 20.— Six members of the “Southern Synco pated Orchestra” are reported to be missing as a result of the sinking of the Laird Line steamer Rowan, off the southwest coast of Scotland in a collision with the American steamer \»est Camuck. The accident was due to a heavy fog. Thirteen of the Rowan s crew and a number ot its passengers ure missing. Although details are lacking it is known that 81 of the 140 persons .board were rescued. Two passen gers died after being rescued by ves sels which responded to the wireless 3. O. S. call. Orchestra Abroad Among the many passengers of the Rowan were members of the “South ern Syncopated Orchestra", who have been touring Europe since June, 1919, introducing Southern melodies and folk songs, with amazing success. Ixrndon and Paris had given them en thusiastic receptions and they were i n route for Dublin where their com ng hail been widely heralded. A six month’s engagement at the leading! ; heaters had been arranged. There were originally thirty-eight members. Six of the minstrels are among the missing; one a drummer, Peter Rob inson is known to be dead, succumb ing to exposure on the destroyer's deck i*'ter being rescued from the icy wat er. Leader is Hero The hero of the tragedy was Eg bert E. Thompson, leader of the or chestra,who served in France during the late World War with the immor tal “Buffaloes” Infantry. He was carried down by the ship, but strug led to the surface and sw am to a I'fc rift, onto which he dragged many women, children and men from the • ater. Time after time, seeing a per son helpless and drowning he would leave the safe raft and assist other in g, tting close. He continued tin - work f rescue until chilled and exhausted, K human nature would permit him to do no more. WOODMEN HELP BROTHERS (By the Associated Negro Press) TULSA, Okla., Oct. 20.—Supreme Commander White of the American Woodmen, Denver, Colorado, recently returned from a trip to Tulsa, Okla mna, where proceeds of the Amer •can Woodmen Tulsa Relief Fund were iistributed among Woodmen who were uffeiers as a result of the Riot. The Fund amounted to $1500.00 and was ids rp b" contributions from local ■ reps of tin* American Woodmen ail | it the country. The distribution was made by Com fitider White iri person at a public meeting at the A. M. E. church, Tulsa, j which was attended by an enormous ! crowd. 1 \LT! i: V. KBBKR INJI RES WOMEN Walter Welter had the misfortune to run dov n and seriously injure two wo men Sunday morning at Twentv-fifth - .and Cuming street. They were Mrs. J. f V agmi of 928 North Twenty-fifth -troet, win is reported to lie in a crit d condition at St. Joseph’s hospital .•■rl M is. Helen O’Neill of 1717 South Thirty-third street, whose injuries are! not so .severe. The women were cross-1 ing the street at the time. Mr. Web-1 tier was driving a party of young peo . .. to Elmwood nark, when the acci dent occurred. He wits subsequently ’need under arrest !>' Officer George Thomas. " iHo" eo i Card and Ghost Party— ’ St. Benedict Community Home, 2429 Bilker, Tuesday night Nov. 1st. Prizes for best dressed Ghost and I. ,t Whist player.—Admission free. Orirani/r Grand O. E. S. In Nebraska Th'‘ following persons left for Oma ha Saturday night, where they organ ized a Grand O. E. S. Lodge in Nebras ka: Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Young, Rev. 1. B. Smith, H. M. Hill, Mrs. Laura Johnson, Mrs. Maude Johnson, Mrs. l izzie Woods, Mrs. W. Uolit. I!. Alex •lider, Mrs. Ida McWilliams. Lincoln Chapters were honored by the follow ing officers: Mrs. Laura Johnson, G. . M.; Mrs. Maude Johnson, G. Sec rotary; Mis. Lizzie Woods, (!, L.; Mrs. P. Young, G. Chap.; Mrs. Ida McWil liams, G. Aida; H. M. Hill, G. Sentinel; Mrs. (■. I,. Plippin, G. Organist. Al liance, Grand Island and Omaha gained the remainder of Grand of firms. Three cl.rers for Grand 0. E. S. Lodge of Nebraska. MOTON TOI'RS MISSISSIPPI (By the Associated Negro Pi ess) TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, Ala., Oct. !)r. Robert it. Moton, Principal of the Tuskegee Institute, at the invita tion of white and colored citizens of the State of Mississippi is making a speech-making tour of the State which began October 21st. On this tour Or. Moton will visit Meridian, Jackson, Vicksburg, Mound Bayou and other cities of the state. /.ION BAPTIST CHURCH TO DEDICATE AUDITORIUM Next Sunday will mark the opening of the new Auditorium. We are pleased to announce that we have been fortunate to secure the ser vices of Dr. L. K. Williams, Pastor of Olivet Baptist Church of Chicago, for this occasion whose likeness appears in this issue. The public and all the churches of the city are invited to join us in these services: r Program 6 to 7 A. M.—Devotional Services— Ix»d by Deacons. Sermon—By Pastor. 9:30 A. M.—Sunday School. 11 A. M.—Sermon—Dr. L. K. Wil liams. 3:00 P. M.—Mass Meeting. Deacon D. G. Shaw, Master of Cere monies. REV. W. F. BOTTS The Rev. Dr. W. F. Botts, pastor of Zion Baptist Church for the past elev en years, who will preach the initial sermon in the new auditorium at 6:30 A. M. Sunday, October 23rd, to which the public is cordially invited. Chorus—By choir. Scripture Reading—Rev. Mr. Me-1 tihee, pastor of Pleasant Greene Bap- | tist church. t-'voe-tion—R« T. A. Taggart pastor of Bethel Baptist church. Remarks—Deacon Shaw. Addicss—Deacon A. M. Harrohl, ; Chairman of Trustee Board. Solo- Miss Irene Cochran. Sermon—Dr. I.. K. Williams. <1:15— B. Y. P. U. 7:30—Closing Seimon—Dr. I.. K. V, illiams. Announcement B. suits of $5,000 •< • -I bet’, cen men and women. Good services all day last Sunday, • •tli rood crowds iu attendance both morning and evening. On Monday at 1:30 P. M. the funer al of Deacon J. W. Mann was held from this church, Dr. W. F. Botts, of ficiating. The large attendance of ■nrrov. im friends and the beautiful floral emblems both shbwed the high esteem in liihc the decea -od was 1 eld. I»V" 'SIVTJC LKVGl’K f tie .Associated Negio Pi ess) TOKIO, Japan, Oct. 20.—An Asia ’ n League, with Japan at its head and with the object of combating the so called aggressive policy of the white race i- being organized in the Par East according to newspapers here. Marcus Okuma and other prominent Japanese are said to he behind the project. PROHIBITION AGENT IS APPOINTED Phi la.. Pa., Oct. 13.—Thru the in fluence of Senator Knox, Maurice Ray is the first colored man appoint ed prohibition agent in this district. LEADING SOCIALIST BLAMES NATION FOR KU KLUXISM < iarli '' I'C. on the disclosures of the Ku Klix Kian and they are not calculated to cause us the least gratification. “I can see no advantage in punish ing the unfortunate men who have been er 30th Raclielor Benedict Club piesents Miss Halen Hagan, in a recital at Go : lumhia Hall, 2420 Hake Streets, Sun day afternoon, Octoher doth, 1921 at 3:30 o’clock. Miss Helen E. Hagan, pianist, is a product of American and French mas ters. At an early age her combina tion of rare musical talents attracted wide attention in New England. Her first studies were directed by her other. At the age of thirteen she entered the Yale University School of Music where her studies in piano and ■opposition were directed by Profes sor It. Stanley Knight and the late Dr. Horatio Parker. In 1912 she received the degree of Bachelor of Music, win ning at the same time the Samuel Si mon Sanford Foreign Fellowship of two thousand dollars. This prize was won through keen competition by com posing and publicly performing her own concerts for piano and orchestra. She immediately went to Paris where her studies in piano and composition were continued and a diploma award ed her at the Schol l Cantorum under Mile. Blanche Selva, the prominent French pianist, and Vincent D’lndy, the eminent French composer. Since her return from France Miss Hagan has played in every city of im portance in the United States as well ■ s all the U. S. camps in France dur ing the war, and she has endeared herself to the public not alone because be is essentially a student of musical truth in both interpretation and com '■osition. hut because f her charming pprcouelit” and gracious manner. Five dollars in gn’d vd" be r~''’ the young lady selling the most tick ets. Admision 30 cents. SAMPLE-HART MOTOR CO. Attention is called to the advertise ment of the Sample-Hart Motor Com pany which appears in this issue This cm rteoi’s and popular firm which is deservedly in great favor among our people, has opened a Used Ford De partment at 1810 Cuming street, where they are showing choice bar gains. RKV. I)R. I,. K. WILLIAMS Cantor of Olivet Baptist Church, Chicago, Who Creaches at Opening of the • Auditorium of Zion Baptist Church, Sunday. k OMAHA’S SKY-LINE _ 4 im * • ' ■' v *-v. ELAINE CASES ARE POSTPONED UNTIL SPRiNG j I iiri'. Large congregations were pre sent. Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Sutton have re turned from Texas, and will resume their places in the church and Sunday , obool wink. Mr. Sutton, is First as -istimt Supt. of the Sunday School. The church surprised Mr. R. T. Jow • r., with a collection on last Sunday. Mr. .lowers i a very promising young man, and is matriculated in one of the ni* goi of the city preparing for a profession. Mr. Jowers is worthy of .... aid that may be given him. Alt* ou teady? Are you ready for the rally Sunday? Each member will bring a basket Sunday, and'the church will entertain all visitors \vft1i an old time dinner, free. You are cordially invited. Meet ing will Ik* on all day; no one need to go home until after the benediction Sunday night. K \IM*A ALPHA PSI FRATER NITY RES I MES ACTIVITIES, Tin Eta Chapter of the Kappa Al pha Psi fraternity of the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, lias again re sumed activities. The polemarch, Mr. Aaron Shackelford, is a capable leader and much is expected under his guid ance. At the first initiation of the year two men were enrolled. Edward S. Foster who has been attending Cor nell university has returned to Ne braska U. This will probably be the biggest year in the history of the chapter. EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON ' Bishop Shayler Confirms Four Adults; tnd Delivers Impressive Sermon. Priest Observes Anniversary The Church of St. Philip the Deacon j was comfortably filled Sunday morn ing when Bishop Shayler visited this congregation as part of the observ ance of the thirtieth anniversary of Father Williams’ ordination to the priesthood, confirmed a class of four adults and preached an eloquent and impressive sermon. He spoke of the two anniversaries the American Epis copal Church is observing at this time, the centennial of the organization of the Church Missionary society and the semi-centennial of the Woman’s aux iliary. He deemed it noteworthy in this connection that upon this occasion the thirtieth anniversary of the priest hood and service of their pastor who had served faithfully for nearly a third of a century was also being ob served. He extended his felicitations, his congratulations and blessing to pastor and people and expressed the hope that the relationship might long -ontinue. His sermon was on “World Upturners” and said that Christ had j come and sent His ministers and mis- | sionaries to turn the world right side i up, and this is to be the work of all ‘‘ollowers of Christ. The persons con firmed were Mrs. Elizabeth Buford. Tames W. Headley, Henry Gaston and Eugene Nichols. Sunday afternoon Edith E. McCaw was baptized, her witnesses being Mrs. Ray Gibson and Miss Bernice McCaw. Tuesday St. Luke’s Day several per sons were present at the service of • the Holv Communion at 10, Father j Holsapple and friends of many years’ standing from St. Baranaba's parish being among them, to join Father Wil liams in the service of thanksgiving. Tn the evening an informal reception was held in the rectory. The services next Sunday will be bn'** communion at 7:30 a. m. matins, 8:30; Church school, 10; holy commun ion and sermon, 11; evening prayer: and sermon at 8 o’clock. Public we!- j come at all services. ANOTHER COLORED INVENTOR Middleton, N. Y., Oct. 20.—F. Doug lass Warner has patented a self-start er for aeroplane motors. The starter . mechanism is attached to the motor and connected with the propeller hub. I When the foot pedal is pressed the t starter turns the propeller, which in ; turn starts the motor. II AS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Wash., D. C., Oct. 20.—Backed b • !l of the pharmicists of the city, the first independent college of pharmacy established in the country by colored people is being incorporated here which will hid especially for govern ment workers and classes will be held in the evening. NORTH CAROLINA A PPROPRIATES MIL LION Raleigh, N. (’., Oct. 20.—The Gen eral Assembly has appropriated one million dollars for the support of col ored schools in the State. This in • •b des $500,000 for three normal schools. WHITE ENOUGH TO PASS Phiia., I’a., Oct. 20.—John Wanama ker Institute, white, 23rd and Walnut Streets, which boasts that it does not take in colored pupils just discovered that three colored persons attended the institute in the last three years by passing for white. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Willard Chue, 2804 N. 25th St. Wednesday night. FRANCE WILL TRY HYGIENE Fresh Air, Ice Water and Bath Make Their Formal Debut in Republic. OLD CUSTOMS HARD TO BREAK New University City Will Experiment in Effort to Overcome the Tra ditional Aversion to Anglo- Sax on Principles of Health. Paris.—It will doubtless require numerous decades to convince French man that Anglo-Saxons who sleep at night with open windows, drink lea water many times a day and in sist on rooms and living apartmenta with baths are not a trifle queer. For countless generations the French peo ple have “known” instinctively that to drink water undiluted with wine la highly dangerous, that open window* after nightfall let in damp, cold gtr which breeds pulmonary trouble, rheu matism and many of the Ills that the human race Is heir to; that to Imbibe Ice wuter and Iced concoctions upsets the stomach. But there are signs today that France Is changing. One of the great est signs of late has been the revolu tionary and radical pronouncements of such an authority on hygiene as the celebrated Professor Oarlel of the Paris Academy of \jfedldne, who is now advising his fellow countrymen to forget the aged traditions. The professor points to Amerlcahs and Britishers to uphold his “radical" contention that one may drink water In plenty, eat Ice cream, breath# plenty of fresh air right around the clock and. In fact, do all the things In France (hat Anglo-Saxon foreigner# do in their own countries. Great Initial Victory. It will lake longer, in the opinion ef France’s new “school of fresh air hy giene," to wean the French away from closing all the windows and shutter# with the tlrsl damp of evening and keeping them closed until the sun comes up again. However, the greatest Initial victory comes with the plans which have been Jointly adopted by the French parliament and the City of Paris for the new "university city," a distinctly hygienic Institution to ha built near Montsourls park, within th# city limits. French schools up to now have not been noted for facilities of hygiene. The new “university city" will consist of houses three stories high, with lawns and gnrdens laid be tween and In the very center of the architectural group will be a large building containing shower baths, swimming pools, a gymnasium, music auditorium and library. Students at present cooped and crowded In the aged, nnsanltary student quarter on the left bank of the Seine will have in the “university city” all the facili ties for living, studying and sleeping in all the fresh air that the high Montsourls region and modern hy» glenlc principles can give them. They will be encouraged to sleep with oren window-- facing spacious places per fumed with flowers and plants. Under Protest. The nrioe for student lodgings In this modern city of learning will ba shout *40 a year. Although a general director will lie appointed, his author ity, It Is announced, will he limited. Student* will not he treated as j«n slonarfes. nor cloistered monks. But whether the students will he allowed hv the homefolk to bring their univer sity fresh air training Into the old hoYhestend Is yet to he seen. It Is more probable that father and mother wilt let son or daughter carry on fresh air tactics under protest, while the elders luck their bedroom window#, clamp ihe shutters tight and sleep their fathers and grandfathers, moth ers and grandmothers have lieen doing for cent dries TAKES 800 MILE TAXI RIDE Woman’s Trip Is Profitable to Driver Who Gets Big Tip and Extra Fares. London.- A taxicab ride of R00 miles was made by an elderly Scotch woman who. desiring to visit relatives In Braeinar, Scotland, decided that It was too warm to travel by train. So she stopped Frederick Clarke, a taxi cab driver, as lie was driving past her house and had him take her to the North of Scotland. Clarke picked up puNscngers for shorter hauls on his way back, so that his entire Journey of 1.000 miles, which be covered without even a punc ture. was decidedly profitable. Be sides n substantial fare, the elderly woman gave him a $50 tip. ( 11 -1 Man’s Span of Life Increased Four Year* Col undid*), O,—The span of man’s life has lengthened fully four years within the last quar ter century. In spite of the extra hazards which have come with Twentieth cotinry progress. > So declare* Pr. fleorge W. Hoglan. sccretaiy of the Amer ican Insurance union, who adds that “within another generation the allotted threescore years and ten will lie a thing of the past." .1 ’