The Washington Bee Newspaper, August 17, 1907, Page 4

PUBLISHED AT 1109 Eye St, N. W., } ae ae W. CALVIN CHAS! Fite Entered at the Post Unwe at s\ aru ington, D. C., as se: mail matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIi'TIUx. One copy per year in advance. .}2.08 Six months Three months ...... Subscription monthly ee WAR IN ALABAMA. There is an Odd Fellows war in Alabama, just as The Bee predict- ed a few weeks ago. The revolutionary action of the sub-committee of management pre- cipitated this war. In Selma, Ala- bama, Grand Master A. C. Howze presided over five hundred dele- gates from all over the State. At Birmingham, Ala., the reports show that the Johnson or Houston fac- tion “was poorly attended. This faction has heen repudiated by the best and most influential element in the State. The Birmingham (Ala.) Wide Awake, and the Atlanta (Ga.) In- dependent report the arrest ofGrand Master Houston, and was required to give bond in the sum of two hundred dollars. The cause of the arrest was not stated. It is to be regretted that the fight among the Southern Odd Fellows should have reached such The Southern Odd Fel- have a Crisis- lows against Grand and the sui committee of managementThey further declare that they will de- mand an investigation of the en- tire order the next B, M. C. Grand Master Houston,for whom fhe Bee has the highest respect, declared war Master Houston could have avoided this disruption. If reports are true, he acted just contrary to what he had promised to act while in Philadelphia.. The Alabama contingent, repre- Grand Master Howze, sented by was willing that the entire matter be submitted to t bama, with a presiding officer se- lected by the sub-committee of man™ agement, and allow the delegates to select their own grand master. This proposition was declined by Grand Master Houston, who now realizes that the split in Alabama cannot be healed by him. Grand Master Howze made ev- ery concession to the sub-commit- tee of management. every proposition, notwithstanding; the fact that the courts of Alabama had sustained him on every point. Brother Houston had bad ad- visers, who sought his destruction. A career that was attended with so much brilliancy that should so soon become blighted is his fault, An administration that was looked for- ward to be one of the brightest, if not the brightest, has fallen with a black spot, and his pretended friends, who are no more than vul- tures, are now willing and ready to devour him With two suits in the Pennsyl-} vania courts against the sub-com-; mittee of management, two in Ala- bama and more to follow, will cer- tainly bankrupt the order. What can be hoped? What can! be gained? The entire matter could have been settled in Philadelphia | by resubmitting the entire back to the lodges. The South is determined to be at the next B, M. C. in full force and teach the enemies of the order 1e people of Ala- He was fair in ishiagtoQ, | ations for the purpose of graft, State. The Bee still hopes that the al- leged charge upon which Grand Master Houston was arrested is not serious. NO CONSCIENCE, Just why individuals join organi- |The Bee is at a loss to explain. Some people join organizations for the purpose of ‘grait” and nothing Females are different-When jyou find an honest woman at the head of an institution it is best to | keep her there. There is no or- gaai this that more. tion a country jbeen faith‘ul and loyal. in the South. The entire South re- The South no longer wants his| pudiates Grand Master Houston. zid He can hope for nothing, at} The prediction of The Bee is veri- this time, and if the Administration }| fied. continues to reward the enemies of are loyal and patriotic colored inan; can it hope to receive his support?) Not only will the colored Ameri-] edition of General Law, then we say we cans be guided by the teachings of}see the end of this grand and noble Professor Miller, but they will act! order, which was handed down to us ee : | pure, undefiled, from the hand of God. accordingly. * We will say its mission of ameliorating Accept our congratulations, Pro-, cause of suffering humanity must soon fessor Miller; you have spoken as come to an end. But we as members no other man has. of this fraternity ought not treat our The nation of loyal blacks thank| Posterty with less consideration than : our forefathers treated us. They made 7 it possible for us to enjoy these bless- Continued from ist page. Now, what was Mr. Houston’s scat while in the city of Birmingham on Au- gust 1907? Who invited him here, and what did they invite him here to do? Was he here for the sole purpose of retarding the progress of the Grand Lodge session that was to be held in Selma, Alabama, August 6, 1907? or was he here to tell the members to stop fighting and lawing each other, and get together and pay the widows and or- phans what is due them and stop giving it to the wrong parties? Now, Mr. Houston should get right himself, for coming events cast their shadows before them. If Mr. Houston don't stop, look and listen, he will ruin himself ang his entire fraternal family, for there ate over one hundred and fif- acted as maste le the whe 1 5. crowd. HOUSTON The South A The Press and Cool Ce Press mment From the The « Odd the W time L. Houst the St, Luke's. should be more commended than It has a woman THE ODD FELLOWS. ings, and we ought to measure up »|ty thousand men and women in this their standard of manhood by using} State who will make a solemn pledge to them for good and handing them down | contribute fifty cents per month for the that are on t ,.wo/ it continues to thrive under the able $e ~~“ ored by the Patricians: chains are forged by our enemies} or by ourselves? cians, since they alone are reward-| ed for victories, encounter the dan- j at its head who is filling a position that would put any man in the shade. | The organization has thrived and leadership oi this distinguished | woman, whose reputation for hon- and integrity is above suspi- } cion. This woman is entitled to the plaudits of her members, because "|she has given to her people an in- | stitution that will be a benefit to | her people. Has it ever occurred to the peo- ple what Mrs. Maggie Walker has done for her people? Has it ever occurred to the masses that, aside from the great St. Luke organiza- tion, Mrs. Walker has established a bank that monument to the State of Virginia? ce | Then, again, there has been an emporium estab- lished with its own clerks and man- agers. It is a pleasure to The Bee to chronicle the works of this great woman, Notwithstanding what Mrs, Wal- ker has done, persons may be seen struggling for her shoes and for what purpose? ,They imagine that in sight, and they could get a hold a little money is believe that they Some colored men in the North i i 2 enerations untarnished by imagine that colored men South —, generations untarnished by are foals, You wil find mote 088 Frac: GL. No=23 of Albans among colored men North than in has gone down on record condemning any other section of the country.| the cowardiy action of the S. C. of M A certain local paper published in} in suspending from all the benefits and the interest of its editor, like many others, is of the opinion that the Northern Colored men in the Odd Fellows should contro] the insti- tution. When all the facts are made known in the recent disrup- tion in the Odd Fellows, those who are interested in the order will be amazed to know that a great deal of grafting is going on that cannot be stopped without it being expos- ed. The next B. M. C. will be one of the greatest meetings that has/| ever been held by this body. The building that is in course of erec- Birmingham, Al tion in Philadelphia is the most | Editor of The B monumental fraud that has ever} been perpetrated upon the order. | privileges of the order our honorable D. G. M. C. H. Howze and Endowment y H. A. Knox, these brothers an impartial trial four hundred delegates further that they would stand by Ho Knox until their rights were re them 2 Secreta without giving These Jeclared e and stood completely v warranted charg by men who had no other an unworthy design to force themselves upon the people of Alal against ve t 1a as officers consent of people. Yours for the good of the order W. W. Patterson, P. S. Swan Lake Lodge, No. 3119, 3ox 131, Decatur, Alabama. | August 12, 1907. I have just read an article in the last eek’s issue of the Atlanta Independent, 2 » that some heartless being ha It will be seen that the disruption . “47g that some heartless being had 5 . i Mr. W. L. Houston arrested on the in Alabama will never be healed)". >. GE ty night of August 1907, in this city,| until the next meeting MC. The effort of a few Northern} grafters to depose the recognized of the B.} i just before he began his good citizens of Birmingham at the Jef- I only wish to say had Mr. Houston a ech to the ferson Theatre. the man whc hold up the hands of this great and worthy head. The coming convention of the St. Luke’s, to be held in Richmond this month, will be the largest that has ever been held in the history Within a few years it will be the greatest organization in the United tSates. The Bee wishes it long life and continued prosperity. MILLER VS. ROOSEVELT. The article of Prof. Kelly Mil- ler, excerpts of from which appear- of this organization. ed in the daily press a few days ago, was a masterpiece of composi- prise to The Bee. There are sev- eral commendable features about Professor Mifley’s agticle. It logical, as well as manly. The lan- guage of the article is chaste, log- ical, and concise. It is one of the most manly articles that has ever been penned by a-colored Ameri- can. The colored man has been be- trayed to the South by the Admin- istration, from which he can never hope for redemption. Professor Miller has gotten off the fence and has demorsirated to the world that he is a man. The Admimstration, as The Bee has said, cannot hope to re-estab- lish itself in the hearts of the col- i is V ir § Americans. They have declared, as the Ple- beians when they were oppressed “Of what con-| sequence is it to us, whether our! Let the Patri- | that the South has rights which | gers of the wars!” must be respected. | There is no compromise, as will'ed the enemies of the Republic to! be evidenced by the press in thet President Roosevelt has reward- he exclusion of those who have. citizens in the franchised. attempted against a white mob, an entire otwn of been ordered to leave their homes. They are quiet and humble to a cl sued, killed . be the result of this reign of ter- ror? bor. ternational Labor Organization is} the greatest in the United States, | and one that is a benefit to its mem-| Grand Master Houston hasty exit from Alabama. Grand | Master Howze wins and Houston widows |and his paroled candidates now lose | the payment of moneys left them by the out. Ss tate have been dis-} | facts as follows. is the way he acts. Now here come the}. Read for yourself and | keep your eye on W. L. Houston the way through. First. Some of Alabama had trouble with a half-dozen chronic officeseekers trying to get office in one of the greatest societies known to the Because one or two colored men aa to defend themselves ’s best men } able colored citizens has pe 1 It has been reported t Just where this will end The Bee} orld, and because the members of the | remarks | the Blade that 28 Ss aide Goatees. | order did not want these men in office Mr. W. L. Houston arose in the midst! ver of verb let | and would not elect them to office, they }of cheers. He delivered a very instruc-| remarks c g Is there no hope for the colored} then proceeded to wage war upon the ¢ address without censuring or abus-|ness between the Stat Americans ?? | officers that the members did elect for]ing any persons, His talk was manly|he was then the guest This reign of terror is inflicted] their leaders. This did. not meet the becoming a Christian gentleman.| the Confederacy upon citizens who have been and | #pproval of the members of the order, |He, however, took the liberty to say] “The South once th AREEES loyal to the Republic. They sepia would not encenriae the aon) that Re Rare t the conditons of Odd} dissolve the Union t + . tions of the officeseeking parties, and| Fellows in Alabama, and yet only the|course so make no resistance against attacks. just as soon as they found out that they | grand officers elected at Montgomery! they were s; could not control the membership then | ir 2 Lee N nee fault. Notwithstanding all of these | they carried the complaint to Mr. W. L. | 2 oo i upeneer Miller has said nO} 1 talities, the colored American| Houston, who is regarded as father of |n more than what The Bee said sev- : a the entire family of the order in Amer- 1 continues to succeed, They are told ica Soin Hest ie Goneace wo ne eral years ago. a. 2 : appears to me tha ae nad to gecumulate property, be good) yr Houston could have played the|> Mr, Roosevelt has been no sur- : “gel s co a play itizens, and have a bank account,| part of a wise father in the case com- ing to him from the officeseekers of ; Alabama. Could he not have called both | of the boys before him and said, Now, Brother A., I believe that your state- ment is worthy of credit. Now, Brother B., I believe that you have some good | reason for taking the firm stand that you now take. Now, as a father, and re- “NIITY > garding you both as my fraternal sons, DIGNITY OF LABOR. I hereby direct you both to return to The address of Register W. T-| yonr homes, keep peace in the order Jernon before the Tri-State Meet-} until the time for your next annual ng held in Kansas this week is a] election, at which time I as your leader will be present and see to it that the will of the members in your State is carried out, so far as officcholding is concerned. But Mr, Houston did not do this; but, rather, ordered another GrandLodge session, to be held out of time, and not f{ possible, and yet they are pur- butchered and jw | harrassed, : The question now is, What will an ci pe N ki reat defense of the dignity of la- Colored should! The In- Ameri nS: s¢ in labor organizations. w nc so bers, irrespective of color or con-| = lapsed with the hes nt the -oedex Sn a eee af in ani you will find ad : ga heals Venakncae the| oe the will of the members in} yo. among Odd Fellows is deplorable, th og Regain , g effect and power of labor organiza-} Second. He came down here and held _ pda igs ee fie ge Ge a time. A race paper tions, and his recent speech, ex- this meeting himself. Now, what are the Johnson be anata? ead oe rea The Bee every colored / cerpts of which appear in this issue, | Tesults of this actions? The answer is: | ected, : has the interest of the should be read carefully. Lawsuits, injunctions, and thousands of ile. Seley stung hes aie should support. I fee dollars going out of the hands of his sons and paid into the courts of this country, and paid to the lawyers of this country, and the railroads and hotels come in for their part of wrecked vaults’ contents. What further happened? The md orphans are cut off from HOUSTON LOSES OUT. Reports from Alabama show that made a de we on house, among whom were J. O. Diffy, | deceased husbands and fathers. Now, | I ask, in the name of common reaso: 5 . { ¥ —— The greatest excitement prevails ; does that look like a wise father’s work? ‘ S Dr. | Miss ent were doing so at a serious risk. people present, ter of the city present from_those who greeted Mr. Houston are members of the fraternity. to have no interest enough to cool will organize an independent order of intense, and little of each side goes a long way_ with the other. WwW. | protection of the Hon. C. A. Howze so long as he stands for the rights of the people. I may be heartless, but I am not blind. Capt. S. H. Darby, Deputy State G. M., U. B. F., and S. M. T.’s, 1713 Third avenue, Birming- | Jamentex ham, Alabama. BY E. B, BARCO, CITY EDITOR From the Atlanta Independent. Birmingham, Aug. 9. 1907.-|¢ (Special)—On Monday last, August Grand Master Houston w the guest of the C. First J n faction of the! Odd Fell of Alabama. All day Mon: great crowds came to town irc of the State to see and to hear | for n ster, The committee of|* arrangements had arranged a gala day at | 9U Traction Park, where nearly ten thou-| sand people went xpecting to see and , but instead met fun and fo It appeared t t those at the head of affairs were not for graft and it seemed to circulate among those who finger in the pie hence the night meeting was a failure so far as a crowd was concerned. It seemed quite difficult to} tell had the largest following, Howze or Johnson. Howze’s office was packed all day with del passing in and out as they were en route to a. The Johnson men seemed loyal hopeful to had no who ates their leader and to what ~ d |rested has a true heart in his breast y believed to be right. On Monday]! arand Master, ir. Howze, of BE i coak ies occacty Ein alee and | Tight at 830 P- M., was the hour set} Grand } abama, will never be accomplished, | ine’ anod Sands to wok. Mow'in sel the re n of an excellent pro-|from Phil as is evidenced by his large fol iew the picture from the other de = | 874m which the committee had prepar-,meet the surb-cc u ‘ - es eee pas ; 1, but before the hour arrived lowing in the State. | If Mr. Houston’s i earth on it if they were given a favorable] The colored men in the South|° Ausust ©, 1907, Sas ess for Pega “of Mz Abbie 4 . , opportunity. are doing well, and will do well 7 hee apaarases ee oer ote h delayed the meeting until 9.30,] The St. Luke’s is an organization| they are let alone by those in Pe ap a _ ; n he appeared without the congre- H more for women than for men.| North, whose only ability is graft.| past all pitfalls of calamity upon the oc-|&U" Knowing what had happened. “ed eels Men are admitted on suffrance, so pecce ae | casion ve mentioned; but it ate Sabai ack ahah gemerten ; ’ ‘ - — | some parts out. Rev. G. F. Welchlit, t t to speak, and in view of that fact REIGN OF TERROR. | without saying that his mission upon} itiecced tau Gaadis dts Ok ac ; > they should behave themselves} The State of Georgia, the pali-| the occasion pac panera was NOt! come, which d his hearers of| toes, as the saying got | when allowed to join. They should} sade of the South, has shown the) °F inal ieee ies aes es weal! careful prep Dr. Welch, is Houstor pained: {not attempt to run it. They should|cloven foot. Loyal and patriotic highest sites aa ¥ Met satcations |. jing elder of the C. M. E. Con-jcair of Grand Maste ion, and measures up to the stand of a man. Mr. Thrift, Mrs he R Read G and Robinson Annie rendered i very which held the audience Fr j on, which he did in a 1 March are the only officers recog-}| “I am the fathe (Odd Fellows) ; 1 will spank you Had the above remar ears of the white citizer the much-lauded Houst had to skip by the light of t since it has reached thé tread easy on southern s going to be hammered arc bag rule; we have had en and by trying tobe their fol of the best blood of the ra nd the Johnson faction, one would de-|—Skidoo Hot ide that the Johnson faction was not ypular. Only a few of the leading egroes were present, while all of them but seem in affairs of this is of ized by the sub-committee of manage- vent, and those who we: f you acting differ- nto sul While the address was all that could «© hoped for, there were less than 300 of most whom were omen. We cannot say why it was that such a mall audience greeted the Grand Mas- There were but few Odd Fellows If one should judge ton. HE LIKES THE BE! 562 Toledo St, Toled W. Calvin Chase, Esq., 4 Dear Sir>—It is with in # - that I pen you a fe It is true that some rain fell, but only I Die tale ie the earth, : suid) i other paper edited by the the hence erican race as no excuse for bad weather. rumored that the Howze was there It is faction »on dry on streets, I am so proud we have one man of our ra to express his opinion t ow in regard to our right= erican citizens me kind if the sub-committee of man- say enough in the inter Wishing The Bee m Many of the leading lights of this| lieve me, y believe that the hope of the or- r in this State is blighted. There re many prominent ones on the stage! Monday night at the Jefferson opera Very truly yours | RS The new superintedest of Postoffice has made some in the delivery more to follow. buried. radic division. We W. Martin, Rev. G. F. Welch, D.D., . Pittiford, Hon. C. F. Johnson and T. Bruding. Prof. R. G. Robinson are bor