The Washington Bee Newspaper, July 13, 1907, Page 1

Bm r —_— 4i8Iqt] [SUOTSseagsueg” VOL. XXVILNO. 7 WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY JULY 13, 1907. * {T REBELLION? RY OF DISTRICT GRAND GE No. 23, G. U. O. OF O. F. ALABAMA, UNDER HON. . A. HOWZE’S ADMIN- ISTRATION. A. Howze was elected Grand f District Grand Lodge No. O. of O. F. at Tuscaloosa, Ala., 1899. When elected there lodges and 2,500 members under sdiction with not a dollar in the and outstanding obligations to of $400, as was shown by Treasurer’s report at that ses- © was no endowment law in nd when a brother Odd Fel- , the only legacy left for the and orphans was an eight dollar fin. Soon after he donned his | robe he began that memorable on for the adoption of an endow- Cc. plan for the Odd Fellows of his Everywhere he went he found rder sickly, diseased and helpless. nursed them, consoling them with of love and charity, promising them God being his helper, he would up their depleted treasure and light out of darkness. He trav- ong them at times very poorly i at times had hardly a place to weary head, wishing to meet in the rural district, he would valk six and seven miles. At he would have to ride horses to fourteen miles. After jucating the Odd Fellows as to their duty he asked id more than two-thirds yoted for the plan, but E. jrand Master of America, y of the S. C. of M. were ed to the plans, and with nical point then another, y our votes as cast. Hon. e and his loyal Odd Fellow | in the person of Hon. Geo. ple, of Missouri a strong and t friend who never gave up the a square deal for Alabama till of the votes was secured adopted. It was, how- Prof, J. McHenry Jones of inia had become Grand Mas- f{ America. Since the adoption of jowment plans in this State there been more than $250,000 paid into treasury of District Grand Lodge 23 of Alabama, and more than 300 has been paid to the widows { orphans. The membership has in- sed from 69 lodges and 2,500 mem- s to 650 lodges and 32,000 members. widows and orphans were receiving 10 at the death of each member who is in good financial standing with the epartment at their death. Peace and uietness reigned and the only disturb- ce was from a few broken-down Bir- ngham preacher-politicions, led by C. Johnson of Mobile, who is at the ead of a ten cent insurance company t promises everything to its members i gives them practically nothing. Nearly every single one of the kick- s either at the head of some little surance company or in some way con ted with one, and with the Odd Fel- only paying 35 cents per month receiving $500 at death, while those e companies were tooling the people nf 45 cents per month and promis- g them $30 at death, they were com- ed to try and destroy the Odd Fel- endowment plan or die themselves. s to the Florence meeting that was iside by Ed. Morris, sub-committee, t as orderly as could be expected, i the only acts committed unbecoming i Fellows were by the very parties t Mr. Morris is trying to have his committee put in charge of the Ala- affairs. Under our scheme of ernment the S. C. of M. had no jur- tion except on appeal, and there one taken, no costs paid, and neith- Mr. Jim Needham notify Mr. re and his executive committee were in court. The very same applied to Alabama by the S. of M. in the case of Johnson vs. Howze, et al, as was applied by Mr. velt in the case of the asth U. S. when he dismissed a whole | because ruffians thought them One of the blunders was just gelic as the other, for both were the purpose of satisfying a political As the supreme court of our or r, the S. C. of M. could have set aside Florence Grand Lodge had they ceeded according to section 9, article £ District Grand Lodge Constitution nat would have ended their func- They had no right to say when o¢ where they should meet and right their wrongs. ;RAND TREASURER DAVIS DIF- FERS FROM HIS COLLEAGUES \ND STATES HIS POSITION IN TERSE LANGUAGE, To the Members of the G. U. O. of O. F- of America: When in the course of human events R it becomes nece separately or col- lectively, for mankind to form a more perfect union, or to explain any course ef conduct which affepts the public society, church or state, the individual or body of men ought not to shrink from the plain duty. For two months and a half a revolu- which threatens the perpetuity of the tion has been going on in the Order Order, and feeling that the sovereign people ought to be advised, and have not been advised, I take this opportunity to advise you of the conduct of those whom -you have trusted with the life and prosperity of the Order. To wit: On the r4th instant Grand Master W. L. Houston and Grand Secretary J, F. Needham did issue a proclamation, set- ting for th certain allegations pertainipg to the D. G. L. of Alabama, and recon- vening the same in ‘annual session in the city of Montgomery, March 19, 1907. The same proclamation was publishea in the Odd Fellows’ Journal, the official organ of the Order, and was issue as the opinion of the S. C. M., rendered at its annual meeting January 14-19, 1907. Now, therefore, in view of this un- precedented action of the S. C. M., so revolutionary in character, and consti- tuting a menace against the perpetuity of the Order, I feel it incumbent upon me to advise my brethren that I dis- sented, voted and protested against this action which I felt was not warranted by the facts and information before the S. C. M. and was an outrage perpetrated against the rights of the Odd Fellows of Alabama, You, who have honored me year in and year out by your votes, when those who sought to take advantage of my misfortunes to destroy me, deserve to know what part I played in this outrage against the honor and integrity of the Order and the vested rights of the Indi-} vidual Odd Fellow. I would feel recre- ant to the confidence you have imposed in me by your yotes if I did not tell you the truth and give you the naked facts in the case at bar. The Facts. The proclamation aforesaid averred that upon “sufficient evidence and after a careful and impartial hearing of the case,” the S. C. M. did determine that there had been no lawful session of D. G. L., No. 23, in the state of Alobama in 1906. The facts are these: one iota of evidence presented to the S. C. M. in this case; neither was the D. G. L. of Alabama given a hearing. C. F. Johnson, candidate for D. G. M. in Alabama given a hearing. C. F. John- son, candidate for D. G. M. in Alabama, appeared before the S. C. M and pre- sented a voluminous bundle of papers not under seal or certified to by any authority of our Order, and made an argument, Upon this ex parte showing, judgment was entered up against our brethren in Alabama, without notice to them or giving them an opportunity to be heard. No appeal from the decision of D. G. L. No. 23 had been filed with the S. C. M. as provided in Section 9, Article IV, D. G. L. Constitution; no appeal had been filed or cost paid; no copy er complaint had been or was served upon the defendant D. G. Lodge. Yet, the Grand Master tells you that “after a careful and impartial hearing the S. C. M. determined,” etc. A “fair trial” is advertised in the proclamation and yet no copy of the charges was served upon the defendants, no appeal papers on file in the office of the S. C. M., the defendant D. G. L. not cited to appear, no cost paid, still you are asked to believe that the S. C. M. acted with due delibération and with all the facts before it. The action of the S. C. M. in this case was purely one of lynch law. No mob ever acted with less respect for the rights of man than the S. C. M. did on this occasion. The S. C. M. acted upon the mere statement of C. F. Johnson, without even reading the mass of papers he was burdened with or hearing from the D. G. L. of Alabama, or serving notice upon it that it was in court and its case would be tried. The defendant D.G. L. had no knowledge that it was in court and therefore made no answer. The Law in the Case. Sec. 9, Art. IV, D. G. L, Constitution provides that if any member of the D. G. L. is not satisfied with the action of the D. G. L,, he shall have the right of appeal to the S. C. M., as said action may individually affect him or the lodge he represents; and in the event of such an appeal, a true copy of all proceedings in the case shall be transmitted to the 5m This section has reference to purely judicial matters. In the case of C. F. Johnson ys. D. G. L. No. 23 this was not done. No appeal was filed, no copy of proceedings transmitted and no costs paid. There was not — Continued on 8th page. Receation To Bishop Walters JIM CROWISM DISCUSSED. Will Fight the Enemy. There was a reception tendered to Bishop Alexander Walters at Galbraith Church last Monday night under the auspices of the sub-committee of the Afro-American Council. The church was crowded with many distinguished people. Those seated upon the platform were Bishop Alexander Walters, J. W. Smith, Rev. Waldron of Shiloh Baptist Church, Prof. W. H. H. Hart, Rev. J. W. Howard, Rev. Davenport and Mr. W. Calvin Chase. Rev. Howard opened the meeting with prayer, which was most eloquent. The first speaker introduced was Prof. W. H. H. Hart, who spoke on the recent decision of the Interstate Commerce Commission and “Jim Crow” car laws especially. He was loudly ap- PARAGRAPHIC NEWS BY MISS BEATRIZ L. CHASE. Under Public Printer Stillings, em- ployes are fined for spoiling work through alleged carelessness. Two proof readers were fined $34.24 each for hav- ing the word “Cemetery” -for “Semi- nary.” There are other cases. It is reported that a statue of Chris- topher Columbus to cost $100,000 will be erected in the center of the plaza in front of the new union station. Joseph Chamberlain celebrated his 71st birthday anniversary with his family last Monday at Highbury, his estate .near Birmingham. The flag that floated over Fort Mc- Henry when the British bombarded the Fort, Sept. 13, 1814, has been put on exhibition in the hall of history at the Smithsonian Institution. The health officer has asked the Sec- retary of Agriculture for an opinion as to landing of Japanese except on payment of a head tax of $25. It is said that Count Boni de Castel- lane is trying to effect a reconciliation with his former wife, Mms. Anna Gould. Five thousand water meters began operation July 1. The object of these meters is to check the waste of water. As a result of an investigation being made by the health department, it is shown that there is much adulterated ice cream manufactured and sold in the District. It is thought that the plasterer who ran amuck with a hatchet among his fellow workmen at New York this week became suddenly insane by the heat. The City Times, published at Gal- veston, Te: states that there were 74 marriage licenses issued in Galveston for the month of June, out of which JOHNSON DEFEATED C. A. HOWZE WINS. (To The Bee.) Alabama, July 10, 1907. C. W. Howze, grand master of the State of Alabama, against whom an in- junction had been filed by the Johnson- Houston faction, has won. All Alabama now repoices. There will be fully seven hundred del- egates from Alabama to the next B. M. C. The Odd Fellows of the South send their congratulations to-The Bee that has advocated right and justice JIM-CROW CAR LAW VALID. number 64 were white and 10 colored. The National Association of colored teachers convenes July 30 at Hampton, Va. “Congo snakes” which resemble large lizards have been received at the Na- the potash, better known as saltpeter, in food B. J. DAVIS, D. G. S, ATLANTA, OF THE GRAND UNITED ORDER tional Zoological Park. They are to be placed on exhibition. The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis will hold its next meeting in this city, September,, 1908. Fire which was thought to have been caused by rats at Pittsburg, Pa., last Tuesday did damage to the extent of $15,000. It is stated that the Japanese govern- ment will not consent to the renewal of the present treaty with the United States if this government reserves the right to insert a clause in the compact excluding Japanese laborers from continental Unit- ed States Carrie Nation, who arranged to speak ‘in a church at York, Pa., was refused | admittance, but she spoke in the street GA., THE RECOGNIZED LEADER OF ODD FELLOWS, SOUTH. plauded throughout its delivery. He was followed by Attorney W. Calvin Chase, who said among other things that several years ago he predicted ex- isting conditions and the policy of the present occupant of the White House. ‘He complimented the fight that was made by Prof. Hart in Maryland and declared that the recent meeting of the Afro-American Council held in Balti- more, Md., had but one apologist and trimmer and he was the present Re- corder of Deeds for the District of Co- lumbia. He paid a high tribute to Dr. S. L. Corrothers and declared that his leadership was safe, honorable and up- right. This compliment to Dr, Corro- thers was lotdly applauded by the vast audience present. Rev. Waldron of Shiloh Baptist Church was the next speaker introduced. He delivered a most pointed address on existing conditions and eloquently urged unity of action among the colored peo- ple. He alsé urged the people to sup- was the guest of honor at an entertain- port the Afro-American Council and its president, Bishop Walters. Rev. Corrothers was the next speaker. He received an ovation. He made one of those characteristic and manly speech- es. He denounced the Jim Crow car law and all Negro apologists who were traitors to their race. He declared that the Afro-American Council would win in its contention for human rights. ail the conclusion of his address he was loudly applauded. Bishop Walters was the last speaker. He made a strong appeal to the people and thanked those who had tendered his reception. The people were invited to the lecture room below, where they were served with cream and cake, BALTIMORE AND OHIO R R Popular excursions to Niagara Falls, only $10 round trip; July 19; August 2 and 16; September 6 and 20; October 6, 1907. Excursion tickets will be sold on the above dates, good going only on Spe- cial Train leaving Washington at 7.45 A.M,, arriving Niagara Falls at 11 p.m. Tickets valid for return ten (10) days, including date of sale, on all reg- ular trains, except “Black Diamond Ex- press” of Lehigh Valley Route. Call on ticket agents for pamphlet giving full particulars as to stopovers, side-trips, etc. ae < \ Dr. William Le Grange Ralph, cura- tor in the National Museum, died last Monday night at the George Washington Hospital, Prof. James McGranahan, a famous song writer, at one time connected with Sankey and Moody, died at his home last Monday night. Frank K. Rittenhouse of Chicago, re- cently appointed as a member of the city boar of engineers at a salary of $2,000 a year, is blind. Dr. Wm. R. Brooks has discovered a comet in the Eastern morning sky which is moving in a northerly direction. It will soon be visible to the naked eye. Miss E. F. G. Merritt, one of our fore- most teachers in the pubile schools, is a member of the faculty of the Cheney, Pa., Summer School. Rev. Geo. W. Lee, pastor of Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, delivered an ad- dress at the recent recital of the Balti- more Conservatory of Music We have received the July S. S. Lit- erature published by the National Bap- tist Publishing Company. : Prince D’Abro Pagratide, of Cairo, Egypt, the grandson of the present reigning ruler, is visiting the United States incognito. At present he is 4n California. The 19th annual convention of the Young People’s Christian Union opened iast Wednesday at Boston. The wife of the Earl of Rosslyn, for- merly Anna Robinson of Minneapolis, has sued him for a divorce. The Earl is living in Paris. Admiral Yamamota, one of the four Japanese navy officers holding such po- sition, arrived in New York the early part of this week. He will spend some time in the United States. If the Southern educators are com- petent, and we believe they are, they should be preferred as teachers in their own schools. The Odd Fellows’ Hall at St. Louis, Mo., is to be dedicated tomorrow. Many visitors are expected to be present at the dedication. Prof. L. B. Moore, dean of the Teach- ers’ College of Howard University, de- livered the address at the 19th annual commencement of the Colored High and Training School of Baltimore, Md. The Methodist Episcopal Church, South, is going to erect a Metropolitan Church in this city at a cost of $275,000. Dominion immigration inspectors at Vancouver are not going to allow the and knocked a cigarette out of a boy’s mouth. Nearly every important college in the country has a representative at the 23rd session of the students’ religious con- ference. Invitations have been issued by J. B. Bundren, Jr., St. Louis, Mo., to the wed- ding of John B.. Bundren, ror years old, and Miss Rosa McGuire, 100 years old. The wedding is to take place on August 26. It is stated that by the summer of 1909 the Pennsylvania Railroad will be running trains through the tunnels under the North and East rivers. Many appointments and promotions took place in the Treasury Department this week. Rev. W. H. Franklin, D.D., has an interesting article in the Africo-Amer- ican Presbyterian of July 4 on “Why the Negro Problem Has Not Been Solved.” The Democratic convention at Hagers- town, Md., unanimously indorsed Col. Buchanan Schley for Governor on last Tuesday. COMMENDS THE BEE’S WORK. Rossville, Ga., July 2, 1907. Editor The Bee: First, I want to congratulate you, as Editor of The Bee, for your work. I am glad that I am a subscriber of one of the most influential and best papers in America and which is second to none of any paper edited by white men. No one that reads The Bee and is interested in the welfare of his race can afford to be without it. The Bee outlines the Negro problem and Negro suffrage from start to finish, The Bee has taken the right stand on two of the most important questions that have ever been discussed, the colored soldiers and Senator Fora- ker for President of the United States. Everybody who has read The Bee can- not fail to say that your work is helpful and too much cannot be said for your manly stand. I wish that all of our edi- tors would stand firm as you have for law and order. I say, let justice be done though heaven and earth pass away. The Bee is rising and will con- tinue to rise so long as W. Calvin Chase continues his brave and noble stand for the elevation of his race. I recommend your paper to every person who loves his race, be he lawyer, doctor, preacher, school teacher or what not. A copy of The Bee should be in every Negro home in America. It will cheer him in lonely hours and will quicken his drowsy mind. I shall continue to keep The Bee in my home and regret that the editor was not present at the picnic given by Boston Smith Lodge No. 215 of the Frank A. A. Y. Mason Compact, of which I am a member, to receive the ovation that awaited lum in the hills of Georgia. Yours, Rev. A. H. Logan, P. Master. BALTIMORE & OHIO EXCUR- SIONS. Sunday, July 14, $1.00 to Harpers Fer- ry, Charlestown and Winchester and return. Train leaves Washington at 830 A. M. COMMERCE COMMISSION DECIDES IT IS NOT DISCRIMINATORY. Unanimous Opinion, However, Requires Railroads to Furnish Equal Facil- .. ities to Races. From the Post. The Interstate Commerst” Commission has decided that the Jim Crow car law is not discriminatory where equal fa- cilities are furnished both races. In passing upon the constitutionality of the laws enacted by Southern States requir- ing railroads to furnish separate coaches for the races, the commission holds “that the broad question of the right under the thirteenh and foarteenth amendments of the Constitution to segregate white and colored passengers has been upheld by the Supreme Court of the United States. The decision in the Jim Crow car case was written by Commissioner Franklin K. Lane of California, and there was not a dissenting opinion among the members of the commission. This fact in itself is significant, for when the railway rate bill was before Congress one of the most persistent arguments offered in opposi- tion to the measure by its opponents in the South related to the possibility of the people of that section being deprived of the right tc compel blacks to ride in separate coaches. The case before the Interstate Com- merce Commission, which resulted im the decision upholding the Jim Crow car law, was brought by Georgia Ed- wards, a colored woman, against the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway. She invoked the provisions of the rate bill immediately after its pass- age by Congress, and it was generally understood that she was acting for many prominent Negroes in the South and North. Her first move was to purchase a ticket entitling her to first-class pass- age from Chattanooga, Tenn., to Dalton, Ga. She entered the car assigned to white passengers, and was promptly re- moved therefrom to the car assigned to the colored people. Through her at- torney, she filed a complaint attacking the law and alleging discrimination in the facilities furnished to her as against those provided for white passengers. The commission heard arguments on the case, and while affirming the valid- ity of the law, found the complaint as to inferior accommodations well founded and ordered the railroad to provide equal facilities for colored passengers. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEGRO TEACHERS. The Negro teachers throughout the country seem to have their hearts set upon a great meeting et Hampton, Va., August first and second. This is the fourth annual session, and very large delegations from every State are in preparation. President [Lee has just made a trip to Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, where he has met State Teachers’ As- sociations and representatives in educa- tion. These States have organized large special car delegations. The general outline of the program for the two days is as follows: Thursday, August 1, 1907. The School and Home. The Rural and Village School. Norma} Training ‘or Negro Ttech- em The Negro in College and Uinversity. Friday, August 2. Primary and Kindergarten Work, High School Work. Teaching of Agriculture, Northern Philanthropy and Negro Ed- ueation. Reports of State Teachers’ Associa- tions. Saturday, August 3. The entire body will take a boat ex- cursion to the Exposition. The noted Hampton Conference has its sessions the two preceding days, July go and 31. James H. Jones, former Negro body- servant to Jeff Davis, at present em- ployed at the U. S. Capitol, refused $15,000 to reveal the hiding place of the great seal of the Confederacy. It is hidden in the James River. He will carry the secret to his grave.