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i four pf -The Palmetto Leader Published Weekly By Kp|y 1 ' The Palmetto Leader Pub. CoJ B|f 1310 ASSEMBLY STREE'I Wi- OtACC-AllUA, S. -C. I TShterod at the post uthce at Columbia, S. C,,'as Second Class Matter. > ? AELEl'liOiSE . -I.-. 463d| N. J. FREDERICK, ? - Editor; A. B. LLNDSEY, _ Managing Editor J.- B. LEWIE .^Fraternal Editor W. FUAi\K WILLIAMS- j >. , - - - Contributing Editor l_. HENRY D. PEARSON- City Editor CEO. 11. HAMPTON, .. . . Manager.; SU~BSC1UPTION HATES: . CASH IN ADVANCE. One Year ... . .. ._ ... si 1 $'2.00 : Six Month*_ ? . . 1.25 __ i ?.? Throe Months ? ta_ Single Copy _ : .. .Ub Advertising 4\?tea givea~en appli? cation. Communications intended for 1 .i . the current issue must reach this office, (if out of town), not . later than Tuesday night.. Ci . T" MTly news by. Wednesday night. aWmMMWAmM Saturday. January 30, 1926. TVirt Said in r.ri nrt. dress Sunday, that government in ~ this country avss based on the1 teaming* of the Bible.- Maybe: sty but.?mr-ny of.tho officinlo ; seem tcr.Iiaye "flunked" in their 1 , . lessons. 1 ? ?= ?: *? ' Florida lends the country in ~ other things tifairland madness. J vSlie lias, the highi'sb?homicide ! " record and is leading inTynelTi ? r?:id other fcrms of hiojj activity ' . ? : ?Perhaps,? the influx of ., people ?from mere eivIlized sections wiTT be conducive t'o law and order. j ?. Govern Ol* MrT.enn nf "Mnvtli Carolina in a recent address said ern white man.and the Southern < ?white man kpew the Negro. That being true,-then. bless your soul, there's no longer the erroneously ' named "Negro Problem." But isn't there? _ "' _il l m m m If the Volstead law is notr ob-4 served in ITarlem, it will not be the fault cf Editor Moore of the - ^__x_NexY--Yorl$:-Age,?He has fought f the hboch hii'Mrc1*;* in sermon anchout of season, if that be possible.' ?. His fight seems at last to be bearing fruit as the District At: ??torney is acting ^n information furnished by .him. Editor Moore ? would mnktr quite an refflcient Enforcement oflicer in and aHround little old New York. -<Vj ' ?: -Arr1 ai!"1 ead'l11 u j 1 i.. L o thg~th~S. -r;??Constition tcr iitrq*?1 upi escalation in the lower house of Con.. gress on-voi(?< t?'*Hir?rUr p<iot w . ~ 111ste id of population is .being advocated by some fair and farseeing men. Such a system is | certainly more sensible and dem- J ; nr-rallc. l.hipn^Ahe, .one?noiv? ia_ , w ' vogue, a representative certain'-? : -1.V is not- the agent of those_wfro have nothing to do with the a ' ?gents'gping or remaining. . i ? ? . - ' ?1: - Roger W. Ba-bspn, the eminent Statistician, analyzing the va-_ dteus financial reviews issued by different authorities on the material condition of this euuntry," ? ? finds every thing pointing to con? tinued prosperity. The moral tone however is rather alarming, for" ~sr>irt ho \a sweeping ttie country; rape is" iieL-es^ary 10 give a tnrill in the movies; ^temperance and sejfcontrol have become a joke; observance and respect for law is considered old,fashioned; honest labor i^loked upon as something for nothing acid are going into debt forvrieecUess luxuries andharmful plca-ures." Certain-1 ly not a pleasing picture of spi> ritual conditions, and an indication of fast riding to a painful I' falL - *=* THE MASONS INVEST. The Free and Accepted Mr-ions of South Carolina' believe in safe and sound investment of its-mon - r. * ' w; < ?J _2 i ii it i . i ey?Led by men who themseW* _ have large property holding; and who are noted for solid sue cess and achievement in theii respective vocations, the Masons by their recent purchase of a val uable piece of property. In th< heart of Columbia last week, be come the largest owner of valu able property of any fratorna order in the State. The difference in the accomp lishment of.the Masons and sorm other fraternal orders in thh State is the difference betweei intelligent, efficient and hones leadership and selfish, hypocri tical and ignorant.profusion. Th< Mascns know th'at it is not dan gerous to invest in real estat< however much some of the utlie; Associations may think so judging from their Actions. Bu in the Masons brains complie( with honesty predominate in stead of loud mouth and the de sire to "carry my point." Th< latest purchase of the Mason; is but an adition to the already splendid property they own ii the heart of Columbia. S ' S' v*.. BRING SKILLED EUROPEA? FARMERS. ? Speaking before-the Annua Mepting of the Virginia. Stat< Chamber of Commerce last week Mr. Hugh M.cRae^ a .WilmingtQn N. C., banker, proposed that th< ten Southern States form ar iH'ganizailon to bring into th( Houth foi1 agrii'tillural liu'rposes 509-famtiiea- yearly from Europe Such a move tTte hanker he lieves would work wonders f01 agriculture In the South. Til indeed a beautiful picture thai he paints acid certainly it ougln be a success if all of the agen cies that he proposes take i crown the effort. These^are th< agencies he thinks ought coupe rate: The U. S. Departments ol DR. GEORGE W. CARVER A TUSKEGEE WIZARD SPEAKS The Voorhee? Armual Farm or'-s Conference will be held a the Institute Wednesday, Feb ning at 10:0Q o'clock'' A M /VVi invite the farmers, all busiifejsi men and their wives to be pres net. Come early. Dinner wil beserved. ? Dr. Carver speaks at 2:15 F r.<nd scientist. Dr. Carver ha: developed over 100 product: from the sweet potato, over 15( ns-es for-the peanut;and sirt? articles of value from the necan We hope to make this one o the greatest meetings of its kim that , has ever been held here We invite all to be present. PUBLISH PAPER or.d issue of the Community Friend, published in this city b; the Rev. J. Al. Wilson, the edito ah(T publisher, c^me from th< press this mornings The citi zens here are very much interes ted in the publication, judginj from the interest that center ? ;?r 7 Dr. Wilson came to this com munity a year ago from Chica go where he was the assistan pastor of the Rev. L. Kr-Wittiafn1 Church, well known Chicagi churchman and the President o The former Chicago minister i the pastor of the First Africai Baptist Church in this city, Hav ing succeeded the Rev. Georgi Coins Daniels, now at Georg^ town. "NEGRESS" By WILLIAM PICKENS (A. N. P.) ' Lioness, tigress, leopardess Just the mere calling of thesi names shows What sentimen was behind the coinage of th< words "Negress"and "Jewess.' 1. - .. ' - ? . -V.; * .-> . . -J,- . . . * . * . r . v ' *\ * ; * \y *** ? *"*Vv ~ ~ , _ THE PALME s the-Interior, Agric^ui'tty Cdm-' s.merce and, LahorState- Agri? -'culture Departments and groups' r of leading citizens where the f communities are established. In - addition to this, the banker 3 \frould have either n rational or; state legislation which would - permit of the extension of proper 1 credits to those who wish to os . tablish themselves cn the land.! - All of this to Europeans while e Americans would only look on 3 and simply furnish the money.! i But just why, if all this could j t be done-for some Europeans, it; - cannot be done for Americans? e Cr-n't with proper backing?such j - as is proposed for these people?! 3 Americans be made skillful ag-j p. fiL'uiiufisu? flu, not airTTnr* , banker sees it. For he ends t just where all too many end 1 when they want to put over' - something. And here it is: "Asj -long as we relegate farming to 2 the N-egro, ler>ve to him two3 thirds of the burden i nthe South 7 as long as it is limited in its' 1 scope to his intellectual eanrcity. as long'as his standard of living fixes the degree of competition, just so long wo aro going-to jiave an undeveloped , agriculture and an unsound base-' for our civilization." - We wonder nsbirfetlines, just why ddn't sometime propose the spending of yome_ 2 that mudsill of Southern eeonp-! 1 my?the Negro. instead of r.ts ? . , . I >ways using mm as-a-*esaon to: ' -throw money away in the follewMng of some phantom" Get all "these -agencies behind -the agriculture Negro. Mr. MaRne. .-.:rlprl ^ legislations "which vvould^<hrnTF. ^ of the extension of proper cre",dit" and you would scon, forget *. about your 500 European fami[ lies each year; ahoTfF the Ne-| ^g^oV^^intelleetual cap:.' 'ity" and f his "standard of living." i It was a disposition to nriimrJ 5 classification. That terminal affix means "she," of course, and - we might a_swcll say she-Negro, * t she-Jew,?as in fact we do say; - she-bear and cow-walrus. = No word is either good or bad t 3 in itself, TU iharaetor dopoHdni 3 solely on its connotation and on - what sentiment it springs frQm, 1 and on what it suggests. . Just,. as we say "Caucasian^ '. woman," so might we say Jewt ish womr-h and Negro woman or s colored woman. It takes a bit 3 more breath r>r ink imt ;* r, ? "uu A l to Cl ) heap more polite and humanlike.' r , , | r, RESOLUTIONS i tt ' 1 :i 'Union, Jan. 20?Whereas,' Jjhe Columbia Apnual Conference of the A. M. E. Church has seen fit to remove from our city our beloved friend and co-laborer, 7 Rev. 17. D. Gamble, who for five j years so fatihfully swerved as j|'tPa'sto^-and--Ueacher in Union,; r'a-nd Union'County??r~--?. _ e i Be it Resolved, that the Union . County Teachers Association do ! qnopifillv nvf ^ r>.... f~* 1 1 _ .. tAi.uiiu lu ivt:v. oarriuie | their love and appreciation for s the unselfishness he has ever j shown in things belongingtotho _i welfare and?the?maintenance-! T"oF our great a-ncl grand organizat ti?n. i-Ui it Resolved, That we fully! 0 appreciated his service and well f recognize the fact that it is no tjeasw task to get one to fill hiss place among us with as much n care and consideration zj did . Rev. Gamble. He was always e willing and ready to serve our organization and gave it his full; I measure of devotion. He brought ?ito us ripe judgement and* service that will always be remembered jwith pleasure by those'who were 1 his co-laborers. j Therefore, be it further Re-j i. Teachers Association wish to ex-' etend to Rev. L. D. Gamble, our. t most sincere thanks for the servejice he rendered us> and we pray ''|that his life may be One long! IB | v TTO LEADER stream Of usefulness ana Happiness. ???-?-?.?; ?: ^ Respectfully, The Union County Teachers Association. n. c. negro farmers* congress unanimously Recommends a. & t. college as center of alu agricultural activities of the state. President?Bluford Pledgea fullSupport in Perfecting Plans. Wadesboro. N ~~ At the Anninl Meeting of the North Carolina Negro Farmers' Congress which has been in ses-! sion for the past two days, the 1 organization, unanimously, re-' commended tha-t the Agricul-! tural and Technical College,; Greensboro, shall, hereafter bei the center of all of the agricul-j North Carolina. The Congress, j the official Agriculaural org&ni- j being composed of the leading, agricultural representatives, rC-' presenting all of terested in Tarming and rural life. The est ion of lliis group! vras highfy^endorsed by tTie fe-| cTeral and State officials, ^both wTfito~ahd coluiud.?T* Presiden t Rlnfnrtb the head of J the A. & T. college, appreciated i he. evident manifestation of the' confidence of the Congress in his, leadership and its Uesiie to Utl-T . .. I li::e the teaching Jorce and faeilities of the college. President Bluford heartily approved this! action and promised full support j in perfecting plans to centralize j ?The following resolutions were' drafted and adopted: Whereas, the North Carolina NegroTarmers' Congress, in session at Wadesboro,-N.? k-4ias been so royally entertained by the citizens of Anson County; and, J ... '] Whereas, those who took part on the Digrams brought, to "the Cohirross sucji instructive una inspiring mrormauon tn&B will serve as a stimulus to create a love for country life and 4 he ownership of. land which will result in the increased production of diversified crops, the rear ing of youths who will develop into worthy and respectable citizens; and ~. * Whoreau, the judicial offi-; cif'ls of our' beloved, State' have fully demonstrated justice and have given opportunities from all of the members of its Commoriyrealth to enjoy protection under its laws and in its courts; and Whereas, there is a growing demand fnr flgrifph iirnlly trained leadership a-nd a united, undivided cooperation of all a-j tion of the farming industry Therefore,- be it I Resolved:Section 1. That a vote of thanks be extended to the coun-1 ty officials of Anson County who granted the privilege to hold this" meeting in-the County Court nouse. ; Section 2. That the Congress goes on iijcui'd as expressing hearty appreciation for the un-' limited and cordial hospitality shown by the members of the lu-' cal committee and all other citizens of Anson County. I Section 3. That the Congress shall unanimously endorse and put forth- Strermmrs efforts . to put in pr&ctieg the beneficial instructions offered by the various speakers who appeared on the programs during this Annual Meeting. Section 4. That this group of public spirited men and worfi-~ en shall highly approve the ac-| tions of the Judicial Department, of this State in administering, fair play to ail of its constitu-j ents/iand urge that such " demo-1 n pn *1 p ef&tle practices shall always! donrmate~ottt^Courto.? 1 Section 5. That this body shall go on record as registering its aproval thatvthe Agricultural^ Technical College, Greensbororivorth Carolina be recommended as the center of all move ments pertaining to the agricultural activities of North Carolina and that united efforts be made in securing the cooperation of all agencies active in the promotion of the rural citizenship of 1 our State. Section 6. That the Farmers'" Congress shall continue to hold ! an annual meeting and that this annual session shall convene at _ the Agricultural and Technical^ College. Greensboro. North CaH rolina. . Section 7. That the word < "Congress," in the title of this organization be changed to 'KDon i ference," and ttiat, hereafter, i tins urbanization win oe Known as "The North Carolina. Negro Farmers' Conference." ?Section 8. Thr.it a nopy of, these resolutions be serifall-1 agents," or agencies, directly or ( tion of rural life and agriculture. committee: u. S. Mitchell, S. " B. Simmons. Z. H- Hyman anij ; F. M. Staley. A. & T. OFFICIALS ATTEND NORTH CAROLINA NEGRO FARMERS' CONGRESS: ] Sf nHonf Orcani^alinn gpndR Dpi- j p-' i utiyiit Vft jr,ciiiTZJUtiuii Ov iniu irv a " ?egate for First time. , President Bluford, Director'"'"1 Staley, Supervisor Simmons for ] The College?W. H. Williamson 1 Student Delegate. Greensboro, N.' C.?-President ' visor Simmons and Mr. W. H. Williamson, a member of tfye SophOmore College class, A. & T. College, attended the annual ( modting-of the North Carolina Negro Farmers' Congress, which , was held i^ the Court House of , Anson County, Waddsboro, N. C. Jr.nnary 19-20, For the first cultural snripty, an fiirganiTation ^ composed of the students and-j teaching'fojrce of the Agricultu- j ral Department of the A. & T. , College; a student representative was chosen and sent to the Con- i gress. The Agricultural society < feels that a forward step has < been made and that much good good will be wrought. . |, The theme of the annual meet-! intr of the Congress was "Home! Ownership v. Through Better Fawning." Federal.and State Agents were present and contributed largely to the success off the meeting by freely participating in the various activities. PRES. BLUFORD INVITED :TO SPEAK AT URBAN 11- T ? 1 ?111 T\! rw\ ^uuege neau writ uiscuss iraining for Industrial Opportunities. Conference To Be Held February 3-3, 1526, New York City. ?Greensboro, N. C.?^President I - B. A. BL TAILO j! Dry**Cleanmg, Pre, j) - - Hay> < 'leaned and i V s ' i'Or and Deliver. : V> 1112 Washington fcit., Phi | WHEN IN C0LUM1 W. ... Tlk A *->. m-wv A -mr-9- * | KUUADWA Y J " EVERYTHING SAN1TA < | j V - FISH ani IN SEj | D. W. W0( ? 1108 Washington Street, ?. . ^ ... j? . i . . ?*-* ?i ?"TTl " *'.' ' . *J& Shturdoyy January 30, 1926. F. % Blufoytlr A. &.<T, College, , ^ in -r^4Jon&e to an--inVit,rtt.inTi ex- Z-L tended him by the Executive Secretary, Urban League, will speak at the nationa-l session of this organization. A conference will be-held in New York City, February 3 tt> 5, at which time, the leading public spirited men of America, both colored and white, will be present during the meeting. Conferences will be held at the city Young Women's Christian Assn., Abyssinian Baptist Church, Russell Sage Foundation Building and Holy Trinity Church. f That President Bluford has | heen called from' his post of duty 1 to discuss Industrial Training ' is another concrete demonstration of his value as president of the College, and the confidence that is being intrusted in his sane liberalism and wise leadership. # Georgetown items. Sunday wa? a fine day in GeorgeThe Sunday school of Bethel A. M. IE: church held its regular services at 3:30 p. m. . ; ! . .. lhe Chrsitian Endeavor League met at 6 p. m.. at which/time the regular ten minute's song service was had' and the lesson entitled: "Latin Ame rica," was beautifully discussed, led by Prof. J. B. Beck, principal" of Howard High school, tie gave some eery helpful and instructive, points, on 'he-subject, that will long'be remembered by the loaguoro and "many visr itors. that .were-prorent. Mbs.Esther J. Ford, the little efficient -Deputy of-Georgetown and Wil ?? liamsburg counties has made her officiarjround and reported much sucr of her meetings Hur lent 'rip was up the Waccamaw river to Parkefsville, where she was delightfully entertained at the ' beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs.-.John Rainey. Williamsburg County is a*" lew work just given to Mrs. Ford # since the last Grand Court session In n Neivherry, hut, she tin* -already - ipl: started her work there and is doing nicely. Frederick' Douglass Court No. 285 >f Calanthe, ot Which the Deputy is " . < i member meets every first and third I Thursday of each mdnth. Visitors ire always welcome. 1Mrs. O. R. Johnson, W. C-, Mrs. M. W. Prioleau, R. of Deeds . Clary mla Fnrd, wim Tiaa1 bi'UTi fiulit? ' ' . ill Torjh^bmetime is up again." She is a faithful and old member of Beth. ^ ?1 A. M. E. church. Mrs. E. Lillie Fraser and daugh^Tters, Mae, Bertha and Mari^t motored to Andrews to see the photo-plav: 'Ten Commandments." The Reporter has spent the weekend' last week in Sumter. While there he was ihcTguest of Mr. Edwin T nL.:^ iff /-? 11 o. muje. at morris i^onege> He re- +* C. Sheraluton Browne, ported a very fine trip. ' - Reporter. _ * Martin & Thurroan i; i . , > * Electrical Contractors LICENSED AND BONDED Phones 8723-6854 OCKEK " RING | siting and Dyeing | jlockefl,?We Gait T one 3814 Columbia, S. C. '"*' < > *ia, eat at the " DAIRY CAFE . KY AND LII'-TO-DATE __. ,'. 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