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““ft Key 10 H&ppinQs- hn. 10,000 Homes 7 Vol. IV. No. 51 BERT WILLI A MS, TOP VLARMCOMEDIA NIS DEAD PROMINENT WOMAN OF RACE ATTENDS ELECTION OF POPE (Special to the Tribune) Rome, Italy.—From Lenox avenue St. Peter’s Square is no mean dis tance for one to travel- At the one end, scores of representatives of a darker race may be seen moving to and fro about their business, in and out their homes and shops, contribut- . ing their mite to making New York the nation’s busiest city: Rome, Italy, with St. Peter’s Square, the other end is without the thousands of members of the Negro race. At least represen tatives of this growing group are not often found within confines of the holy city. True, that now and then black faces are numbered among the myriad complexions that pass before the Vatican. Even black men have enjoyed the splendors of ancient' ' Rome, the quaint canals of Venice, and the picturesque Naples Bay, per chance, basked in Italian sunlight ! endured the horrors of Vesuvius’ eruptions, but as a usual thing, Italy 1 Rome and St. Peter’s Square, which ' fronts St. Peters Cathedral, are with-i out representatives of the Negro race 1 and surely without him from the U. : S. A. In fact, they are curiosities, ' and their very presence provokes in- ‘ cessant observation, stares and undue scrutiny, which interrogates— where ' are you from? marvel hut little, at black ' faces in costume characteristic of the tropics, the Orient and the like, but as Occidentals, fine appearing, and in fashion’s latest mode they are the center of the stage. To believe that the American Negro was represented and is to be counted among the crowd of thirty thousand that clamored be- ( fore an ancient St. Peter’s Cathedral | for reports on the election of the new pope of the Roman Catholic church is almost preposterous, and to dream tljat this people' would receive the first hand blessings of Pius XI through a daughter of their race is almost without reality. But it is not so neith- i er preposterous nor without reality, j for Mrs. Lelia Walker Wilson, Amer- i ican Negro and wealthy resident of ] Irvington-on-the-Hudson, New York, . was so journing in Rome during the election of Pope Pius XI and was , noted among the crowd which receiv- - ed his blessings- ] The following clipping, taken from i “La Tribuna,” leading morning daily ' of Rome, Italy, numbers Mrs. Wilson |i among the cosmopolitan assemblage which waited with sacred patience for the returns of the papal election: “St. Peter's Rome today took on the aspect of a social International Con gress of Nations. It is, of course ■ more tranquil and more serious than the International Congress at Geneva- Notables of all nations and from all countries thronged the concourse of the Piazza San Pietro. And we could not fail to regard in our inventory of those present, as the most prominent among the vast throng, Mrs. Lelia Walker Wilson of New York, Badfour and Leon Bourgeoise of France. Tall and slender, with a majestic To Our Readers No person is in a better posi tion to know the attitude of the business % concerns of a community tlian the on« who solicits the advertisements and comes in personal contact with the heads of the busi ness concern. When the advertisement of a business firm is carried in the Tribune, it not only serves as an announcement of the special prices or the line of goods handled by that con cern, but it is a Direct Invi tation to members of the race to patronize the business place; further, it is assurance of fair and courteous treat ment. Go Where You Are Invited - * > □ n MESA | □ □ By Alphonso Robinson The Rev. Taylor of Phoenix was with us a few Sundays ago and de livered a wonderful sermon to the congregation at Mr. Calvary Baptist church. We were glad to have Rev. Taylor with us and trust he will come again soon. A farewell entertainment was given last week complimentary to Mrs. Rees and son who left later for Blythe, Cal. to join Mr- Rees, the husband and father. They will reside permanently in Blythe. Mrs. Samuel Wilson was a charm ing hostess last week and those in vited report a delightful time. Mrs. Samuel Cherry and children left last week for Superior, Ariz. to join the husband and father. They will reside permanently at Superior. Mr. J. J- McKelvey purchased a lot on South Morris street and is now building a modern bungalow thereon. Rev. H. Hall, who has been on the sick list the past week, is improving. Miss Helen H. Vance, teacher in the city schools of Mesa, spent Sat urday In Phoenix visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs- Geo. Strelen were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wil son last Sunday and the party motor ed to Phoenix and spent the day with Mrs. King in South Montezuma street. Come to Mesa and enjoy yourself every Saturday night at Mr. Harry Scott’s place. Pies like your mother tried to make and couldn’t. Little Miss Ella Graham was hos tess to the art and needle work club last Friday evening. Mr. and Mr£ T. R. Richardson have come in from Gilbert where he has I been employed the past eight months. Mr- and Mrs. Geo. Strelen have pur chased two lots In the Mitchell addi tion and have let the contract for the erection of a neat little bungalow. o BULLOCK WINS SUIT (By the Associated Negro Press) Hamilton, Ontario, Mar. 10. —Mat- thew Bullock today won his final suit against return to North Carolina- County Judge Snyder ordered his re lease when Gov. Morrison refused to send witnesses here to testify to the extradition proceedings. The state of North Carolina charged Bullock with murder growing out of trouble last year when his brother was lynch ed. All of Canada has been interest ed in the case because of the ex- I emplary life Bullock had lead since being In the Dominion, and because j of the widespread belief here that the j prisoner could not get a fair trial in the southern state. figure, the divine manner and graci ousness of the former invested her with the bearing of a young goddess. Her somewhat sloping cheeks, a rather extended nose and, dark complexion, would have caused the ancient Greek lyricists to name her ‘an Ethopian Artemis.’ Rising interest is shown in this young lady by the vast throng of international visitors, and her grace and bearing are the cause of much comment. One cannot help but associate her with the races of the extreme Orient, or with the no less noble Aztecs of old Mexico. The black race has truly sent us a charming representative in the person of Mrs. Leila Wilson of New York. Her ancestors surely not so long ago, must have been rulers of the virgin equatorial forests between the Gulf of Guinea and Moambique. Therefore, it goes without saying, that 'Mrs. Wilson is assuredly a queen.” Mrs. Lelia Walker Wilson is the ony daughter and heiress of the late Madam C- J. Walker, who died in 1919 after amassing a large fortune from the discovery and manufacture of a wonderful hair grower which has proved a remarkable benefit to its users. Mrs. Wilson is president and owner of the company which bears •her mother’s name and is en route to j Africa and the Far East on business Tor bier company. Her stop in Italy ;is but one of the many which she is making which include® France, Egypt, spain and Liberia where she will be the special guest of the president of that country. “WE ORIGINATE -« OTHERS IMITATE" | PRESIDENT HARDING’S TRIBUTE TO THE LATE | f COLONEL IYOUNG l YOUNG "It is a pleasure, which indeed I count a duty as well, to testi fy my very high opinion and re gard for Colonel Young. A grad uate of the West Point Acad emy, he spent his life in the Army serving with real distinc tion. My recollection is that al though he had been retired 6ome time before the United ! States entered the world war, he promptly tendered his ser vices and was greatly distress ed because they were declined because of his age and physical condition. Colonel Young was a credit to the service and a distinguished honor to the race from which he came; a race that in the world war carried its j full part and acquitted itself with utmost credit. It is highly fitting that you and your asso ciates should pay him a tribute of respect, and affection. “Very sincerely, (Signed) “Warren G. Harding.” j □ — n\ CAMP FURLONG, N. M. I | □— mi By Miss Mable Smith Rev. Watson, presiding elder from Albuquerque, N. M., was a visitor in Columbus and our camp last week. While here the pastor conducted sev eral good old time meetings at St. Peter's A. M. E. church and preached a most enjoyable sermon at the new service club, his text, "I bring the good tidings of great joy.” The Slabtown convention given for benefit of- Mount Bethel A. M. E. church by members of that church has been pronounced by many as a grand success. Beginning with the ar rival of oddly and comically dressed representatives of adjoining districts of Slabtown to the winding up, warm ing up sermon by a visiting elder, Mr. Murray, the crowded house was kept in an uproar. The phrase —“And he preached on a harp of a thousand strains” will long be remembered. Twenty or more ladies and two men are due much credit and congratula tions on success of their acting. We hope to hear from same source again in the very near future. Ist. Sgt. and Mrs. W. W. Robinson entertained in honor of retired Ist. Sgt. and Mrs. Felix Buggs. Pro gressive whist was the pleasure of' the evening after which delightful re fresments of chicken salad, hot bis cuits, coffee, ice cream and cake were served. After awards of' first men’s j prize to Sgt- Robt. Tyler, first ladies’ 1 I prize to Mrs. W. E. Davis and booby to Mrs. Gauddie Watter 3, the hostess presented the honor guest with a beautiful token of friendship, three j sterling silver after dinner cdffee: spoons. Twenty-five guests graced this affair and report a very pleasant evening. Many friends will be glad to learn that Mrs. W. W. Washington after a serious illness of a few weeks is again convalescent. Little Ida Dendy is on the sick list • • this week. Friends wish her a very | ! speedy recovery. Retired Ist. Sgt. and Mrs. Felix s Buggs were the honored dinner i guests of Staff Sgt. and Mrs- W. N. Mims. l Mrs. Ruben Majors has returned i from a business visit in Los Angeles. , With her we welcome back Othello. , The Phyllis Wheatley Literary and i Art Club entertained with progressive ’ whist on its regular Husband’s Night. , Sgt. Neal won men’s first prize; and . Mrs. F. Buggs won ladies’ first prize and Warrant Officer Ford took home . the booby. Hot chocolate and cake , were served by the hostess, Mrs. E. [ Allen. Guests of the evening included . Warrant Officer and Mrs. B. Ford; ; Master Sgt. and Mrs- G. W. Winston; s Tech- Sgt. and Mrs. W. D. Smith and 5 daughter; Ist. Sgt. and Mrs. W. W. 1 Robinson, Ist. Sgt. and Mrs. F. Buggs, 5 Ist. Sgt. and Mrs. M. A- McCrimmon, , Staff Sgt. and Mrs. F. Ware, Staff ? Sgt. and Mrs. R. Bonds, Sgt. and Mrs. r Neal,; Sgt. and Mrs. I. Falkner, Sgt. 3 and Mrs. Chadman, Sgt. and Mrs , Murray, Mrs. B. Goode, Sgts. Rollt. s Tyler, Henry L. Holden, Wm. H. Stew s art and Pvt. L. Johnson- A schedule has been announced for PHOENIX, ARIZONA, SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 1922 FAMOUS COMEDIAN BERT WILLIAMS PASSES TO REWARD ' •! (By the Associated Negro Press) New York, Mar. 10. —A throng which filled the Masonic temple of St. Cecile lodge and overflowed into the street, today attended funeral ser- - vices for Egbert Austin, (Bert) Wil- [ j liams, famous Negro comedian, who died here last Saturday. Scores of | his former associates, officers of the lodge and prominent members of Wil- 1 ! Ham’s own race who had come from 1 southern and western states, accom- I panied the body to Woodlawn ceme ! tery. • This was the first time that a Ne i gro had been buried with the Masonic ritual in the state, according to of- J fleers of the order. Williams was a ! member of Waverly Lodge,No. 597 of Scotland, and it was at the cabled re- I quest of the grand lodge of Scotland, that the services were held at St. | Cecile’s known as the theatrical lodge |of the city. Williams’ Masonic sheep | skin apron, received from the lodge in i Scotland, was placed in the coffin. ! An orchestra from the Broadway mu sical show played the funeral march. Soloists from some of New York’s most exclusive churches chanted the Lord’s prayer. Among the prominent Negroes present were Charles W. Anderson, supervisory agent of the department of agriculture and Henry T. Burleigh, baritone of St. George’s Protestant Episcopal church, whom the late J. Pierpont Morgan designated to sing his favorite hymn at his fun eral. o □ n FT. WHIPPLE □ □ Patients of Ward 11 have been quite lonely this week with their number decreasing- Mrs. Steve Davies of Houston, Tex., is here to visit her husband. She likes here so well she has decided to make this her home. Mrs. Willie Brown reports a much satisfied visit. Rev. Drapher was a visitor to the post last Thursday- The American Legion is going to give a dance at the Elk’s hall March , 18. Everybody Is cordially invited to attend. Mr. C. Maxwell and Mr. A. L. Sells will leave for points in southern Ari zona on the 20th. Mr. C. Maxwell has advertised for an English bulldog to keep watch over his car. Mr- Otis Oliver, Dick Turner, Claude Green and Wm. Hines were I moved to the sick ward by order of the ward Sgt. Mr. Willie Neal left for his home in Hearn, Texas. Discharged from hospital: Cleve Delorck ad Henry McKinney. the Individual Championship Tennis Match of the 24th Infantry Tennis As ; sociation. All tennis players partak | ing in this match have been classified ! in first, second and third classes with I handicaps. The prize is a Spaulding 1 Autograph tennis bracket donated by the 24th Infantry Exchange. The con tests consist of one set for each ! match. On Sunday afternoon, Feb - ruary 26th, matches between players of the first class ended with the fol l lowing results; ! R. Nuttall defeated M. McCrimmon - 6-1; J- J. Stewart defeated R. John -1 son, 6-3; R. Nuttal defeated W. H. ; Stewart, 6-5; R. Nuttall defeated J. s J. Stewart, 7-5. s It has been officially announced . that St. Peter’s A. M. E. church, Rev. I Rickman, pastor, has been fully paid ; ifor. ; i Tyre Consitory No. 85 A. A. S. R. II will confer the 32 degree during last • week of March. , A Commandery of Klnghts Temp , lars is to be organized in Columbus f by members of the 24th Infantry in . the near future. George Buckner, Q. ■ M. C., 32 degree F. K. T., is receiving - applications. The American Legion, A. H. Cam - eron Post, No. 55 will launch a drive at the Service Club on March 3 to r bring the membership up to 200- GENERAL PERSHING’S TRIBUTE TO THE LATE COL. CHAS. YOUNG General of the Armies Washington. In connection with the' mem orial services which are being held to honor the memory of the . late Colonel Charles Young, I wish to commend his exemplary life as a splendid example to the other members of his race. Col onel Young was a man of prov en integrity who rose to high rank in the service of his coun try. By close application to duty he achieved success and won the respect of his fellow army officers. His career in the army of the United States should ever be an inspiration to his people. (Signed) John J. ,Pershing. General Pershing’s tribute *to Colonel Young was released ex clusively to the Associated Ne gro Press to he read at the mem orial services throughout the country, Sunday March, 12th. (Cut this tribute from this news paper.) □ °' □ PRESCOTT □— □ By Mrs. L. V. Hines Mrs. Georgia Staton, who has been confined to her bed for several days because of an attack of appendicitis is feeling much better. It has been re commended that an operation is nec essary but so far it has not been de cided definitely. Mrs. Staton was down town Monday of this week feel ing much fatigued from the extra walk. The People’s A. M. E. Z. church has the old time gospel feast each Sun day. Last Sunday was a high day Rev- Draper preached a wonderful sermon. A old heart felt meet ing was had. Come out and get re vived. All are welcome to the ser vices. A round table reception will he giv en in the annex of the People’s A. M- E. Z. church the 14th of March invita tions to the same are being sent out. Mrs. Mary Tobin, daughter Miss Palmer, and three sons left last week for Albquuerque to reside. The family will be greatly missed. Mrs. Tobin underwent a serious operation and was convalescing nicely from the same, decided to change locations on account of her health. Miss Palmer Tobin was a very useful young girl, taking active part in church work, a beautiful contralto singer, very bril-’ liant in public school work and in many of the subjects in her high school work was as good as any in her class. It is hoped they will have great success in their new location. Rev. Draper, pastor of the People’s A. M.E- Z. church, will leave 19th of March for Monrovia, California to at tend the convention held there the 22 of this month. Mr. and Mrs. Beard are proud par ents of a bouncing baby girl born last week —8% pounds at birth. Mr. Beard has his chest so far out it will be really a hard job for him to get back to normal. Mother Rebecca Williamson, mis sionary of the A. M. E. Zion church in this section returned last week from Phoenix with a slight attack of of the flu. Mother is doing nicely and has very good attention. It is hoped she will be at herslf soon. Mrs. Herd president of the missionary society, made a call ‘ and had prayer with Mother Williams and reported that she is mending nicely. Mrs. Paris Tabron who has been very sick is improving and it is hoped that she will soon recover- Little Nettie May Lewis Hines will be glad to write your subscription for 1922. Don’t forget Nettie is a live ; wire and even if you are taking the paper regularly, will sell you the sec ond one. Many of the leading busi i ness folks are taking this paper from . her to encourage her and to help the . paper. Why not you? ; Mother Ramsey who has been in Alabama and Florida for the winter, ■ will be returning early in the month i of April when the bleaby part of the > winter is past. Mrs. Jacob Tull left last week to be □ T □ YUMA-SOMERTON \ □ □ By Miss Bertha Johnson The Rev. Young returned last week from Calexico, Calif-, and on last Sun day filled the pulpit at Pleasant Hill Baptist church. Mr. Pierce now has charge of the Palace restaurant. Messrs. Milton and Lee Johnson spent Sunday in Yuma. The Parent Teachers Association met Thursday night and held a very interesting meeting. Mr. Boise has brought suit against the railway company for $3,000, charging that the company injured him to that extent. Mr. Bertram ad Miss Luretta Feath erston spent Sunday in Yuma visit ing their sister and also Miss L- Tul- Us. Miss Wille Edna Jones and Mr. 01- lie Brown visited the hospital last week to *ee Mr. Brownlee. He is now able to leave the hospital. Mrs. Caton of Yuma spent Sunday In Somerton the guest of Mrs. Tul lis. Rev. Young has recovered from his recent indisposition. Mrs. Brownlee has returned to her home in San Diego, Calif. Rev- Tullis was a Sunday visitor in Somerton. Misses Alice and Elnora Miller were guests of the Browns on last Sunday. The meeting of the Parents and Teachers association was well at tended last Thursday eveing and a feature of the meeting was the debate between Mr. Crisp and Miss Tabron of the affirmative and Mr. Louis and Mr- B. H. Featherston of the negative. ! The negative won. The U. N. I. A. of Somerton is progressing and doing a great work. The B. Y. P. U- is holding some in teresting meetings and many are at tending. These are proving a spiritual’ as well as a financial success. -* o □ □ BLYTHE, CALIF. ! □ □ By Rev- J. M. Robison Sunday services at St. Paul Baptist church were well attended and the pastor preached two able sermons. In the morning he spoke from the eightn chapter of St. Luke and his discourse was enjoyed by all. The Sunday school also is doing nicely and much interest is being manifest ed. They are raising their convention money and forging to the front. The A- M. E. Zion church under the leadership of Rev. A. R. Simpson the pastor, is moving along nicely. His accomplished wife who presides at the piano,, is assisting him greatly and they are making their presence felt in the community. Blythe may be termed the city of Babies. Last week the home of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas was brightened by the arrival of a bouncing baby girl. Mother and daughter doing fine- C. P. Dawsey has returned to Blythe and will reside permanently. Mrs. Jasper has moved on her farm and will remain Indefinitely. o EDITOR GETS PLUM (By the Associated Negro Press) boston, Mass-, Mar. 10.—Mayor James M. Curley announced today the appointment of Mr. Joshua H. Jones, a colored newspaperman to be as sitant director of publicity in the Commercial Industrial and Publicity Bureau of the City of Boston. His sal ary will be S2OOO per year. at the bedside of her sister in Ira, Pa., who is very sick. It is hoped that though serious as the case is, news will be received that her Ulster is much improved. Miss Florence Hall, a pupil of Mrs. Smith won a prize, a lovely bottle of perfume in her music class. Miss Hall is making wonderful progress in her study and her teacher is very proud of her. Madam Hilbert has a splendid dis play of summer hats. Go in and look her styles over and wear a hat by your race once If no more. Madam i .Hilbert is a wonderful and her ideas captivating. A visit will con ! vince you. 5 Cents a Copy; $2.50 a Year BANKERS LEAD IN LIST OF SUICIDES EDITORS ARE LOWEST (Special to The Tribune.) New York, Mar. 10. —Reaction fol lowing the war was blamed tonight by the Save-a-Life league for the large number of suicides in 1921, 20,000 of which were estimated to have taken place in this country. The number of cases brought to the league’s attention, was 12,144 of which 8,410 were males and 3,734 were fe males. “This waste of life, the result of recent disturbed economic conditions and the aftermath of the war,” said a report by Harry M. Warren, presi dent of te league, “has caused com mercial failures, loss of employment and much real suffering. The grow ing compleitxy of our modern life, the feverish unrest, crimes, divorces, questionable dress, unhappy home relations, the decline of religious sen timent, and other things, have caused deranged nerves, depression and less self-control. With improved busi ness, which is sure to come, the sui cide rate will be reduced and pros perity and happiness will return.” One of the striking features of the report is the increase in the num ber of suicides of children which was 477 in 1919; 707 in 1920 and 858 in 1921. There also were 509 war vet erans among the suicides last year. All classes of society were included in the list of those who took their own lives- There were 10 editors; 40 students, 51 school teachers; 21 clergymen; 39 brokers; 57 judges and lawyers; 86 physicians; 7 mayors; 88 heads of large corporations; 76 mil lionaires; 30 wealthy women and 93 bankers including 37 bank presidents. The oldest suicide wa3 100 years old, and the youngest five years. All sors of reasons were given by the victims. One man hanged him self because his wife was “too good” for him; another because his wife was spending all his money; another because he could not stand the noise of a neighbor’s n piano, and another because his wife refused* to kiss him. One mother took her life because her son wouldn’t marry to please her. One man left a note stating “beware of grass widows,” and another killed himself for the good of the I. W. W. In New York City there were 840 suicides last year, an increase of 103 over 1920. Ireland has fewer suicides than any other country on earth, Mr. Warfen declared in his comment on world conditions. Germany leads the world especially in child suicide. o STUDENTS STRIKE (By the Associated Negro Press) Washington, D. C., Mar.; 10. — Stu dents at Howard University struck last week because of a rule passed by the faculty compelling them to attend chapel daily. They paraded the camp us and painted the side walks with green paint. The faculty met and voted to suggest to the trustees that chapel attendance be made voluntary. Mr. Advertiser The Tribune is read by practically every Col . ored family in Phoenix, M e s a, Chandler, and Tempe. It also has a wide cir culation throughout the State of Arizona as well as in New Mexico, southwest Texas and other states. Do You Want This Trade? i i