Negro's Place In United Methodist Church Is Told By Dr. Penn Says Merger Is Of Significance To Race
POSTPONEMENT OF LEAGUE MEETING DISAPPOINTS MANY Members and well wishers of the Lincoln Civic and Political League, a non-partisan orginization Negro leaders and voters of the state, we much disappointed and discouraged when they came to the city last Monday and found that there was to be no meeting of the League here on that day as we voted by the representative gathering at the meeting held at Lexington during the Republican Convention week. The president failed to issue a call of the meeting in due time before the 6, but it was understood that the meeting would be held from the decision at Lexington. The President also failed to notify members of the postponed but carried the following in his paper, the Torchlight, which perhaps does not reach a large number of the members of the League, and those that ought to be interested in the movement: "The Civic and Political League adjourned in Lexington to meet in Louisville, August 6. Since the adjournment of the meeting we have been asked to change the date of the meeting to some date in State Fair week. Past experiences have taught us that calling the league to meet at the time of other meetings has not been very successful, however, we should be glad to hear from the men and women who are really interested in the League's work, and we shall hold in obeyance the calling of the meeting for the time being. However, the meeting will not be held on August 6, but a later date will be announced. Let us hear from the ones interested as to the best time to call the meeting." There was much expression of discouragement and disgust, and there were those who had predicted that there would be nothing to the meeting nor to anything written or said by the president unfavorable to the Republican party.
DR. BOND RETURNS FROM ANNUAL INTER-RACIAL CONFERENCE Dr. James Bond, Secretary of the Inter-racial Commission of Kentucky, has just returned from th annual Inter-racial Conference held at Blue Ridge and Asheville, N. C. Dr. Bond reports a great meeting, several important matters came up for discussion a complete account of which will appear in next week's issue of The Leader. Misses Carrie and Henrietta Warren of West Madison Street have returned to the city after spending six weeks at Chicago University. Miss Stacy Wheeler of Magazine St. is visiting in Indianapolis, Ind.
C. H. PARRISH JR. WRITES FROM STOCKHOLM SWEDEN Interesting Letter From Young Man Dated July 22, Reaches Us This Week And Is Published For Benefit Of Readers Stockholm Den,July 22, '23 Louisville Leader, Editor I. W. Cole, Dear Sir:- Upon my own initiative I am hastily writing these few lines thinking that you and the readers of the Leader will be interested in this great World's Alliance of Baptists and particularly interested in the Louisville members of the colored delegation in attendance thereto. There are three thousand people her from all parts of the world; only about thirty of these are colored Americans and four of these are from Louisville as follows: Mrs. Fannie R. Givens, Miss Fannie Givens, Rev. C. H. Parrish and myself. There are ten altogether in our immediate party. The other six are Mrs. Layten of Philadelphia, President of the Women's Auxiliary of the National Baptist Convention; Rev. May, Louisiana; Rev. Bailey, Texas; Rev. Wilson, Secretary of the National Baptist Convention; Rev. Henderson, Tenn.; Rev. Rogier, Cal. Twenty of us including the ten I have named ailed from New Pork, on June 30th on the White Star liner "Olympic". The voyage across was pleasant and untruobled; we arrived at Southampton, England on the morning of July 7th and proceeded at once to London. After two days of sightseeing there the ten in our party left for Paris on Tuesday, July 10th. We remained in Paris four full days at the Hotel du Louvre aand engaged ourselves at the pleasant task of "seeing Paree". On Thursday we made an excursion from Paris to Rheims of Cathedral fame and to Chateau Thierry. We spent the entire day traveling battlefields of the Great War. Leaving Paris Sunday morning we went by rail through Belgium to Amsterdam. We passed without stopping (Continued on page 8)
MASONS IN ANNUAL SESSION AT MT. STERLING (Special To The Leader) Mt. Sterling, Ky., Aug. 10 -- The Grand Lodge of Masons and Grand Chapter Order Eastern Star opened their sessions Tuesday, August 7th. Tuesday the reports of Officers and appointment of committees took up the better part of the day, while the evening the visitors were very cordially welcomed by the Mayor and citizens the welcome addresses were interspersed by delightful music and a very pleasant day was ended with a social at the city school building. Wednesday was taken up with the report of committees and the election of officers. Thursday the officers were installed at the Fair Grounds where the Grand Lodge had adjourned to participate in the Gala Day Festivities. The Grand Lodge session was preceeded by the Grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons and Grand Commandry of Knights Templar who completed their business elected and installed officers Monday, August 6. The officers elected of the Grand Lodge follow: E. 
 J. Martyn, Paris, Grand Master; T. R. Tate, Deputy Grand Master, Louisville; Dr. T. T. Wendell, Lexington, Grand Senior Warden; Dr. William Wolfe, Bowling Green, Junior Grand Warden; W. E. Johnson, Louisville, Grand Treasurer; C. W. King, Louisville, Grand Secretary; Dr. W. C. Patton, Maysville, Grand Medical Examiner; Thos. W. Bradford, Widows and Orphans Home Board. Next meeting place, Paducah. J. A. Wheatley, Grand Reporter.
RUSSELL AND COLE FAMILIES AT BLOOMFIELD. Mrs. H. C. Russell and little ones, and Mrs. I. Willis Cole and the young bunch are spending a few days in the open air around Bloomfield, Ky. Mrs. Russell is sojourning with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Russell, and Mrs. Cole is with Mrs. Jennie Mitchell. EDITOR WARLEY AT WEST BADEN. Editor William Warley has been recuperating at West Baden for several days. He is expected back on the job this week.
Garvey Is Entitled To Bail Says Johnson Points Out That Emma Goldman Was Given Bail On Far More Serious Offense Than Garvey's Conviction
NATIONAL SOCIETY GIVES AWAY CAR AND OTHER PREMIUMS The following are the successful contestant on the Great Automobile Contest given by the National Society of Information and Help, for the benefit of the Fraternal Hospital at 2125 W. Chestnut Street: First Prize--A five passenger Ford touring car was awarded to Murray Armstrong, 1131 Magazine Street. Second and Third Prize -- A gold watch and $20.00 in cash was awarded to Willie Hilarie, Pythian Temple, Room 313. Fourth Prize, $15.00 was awarded to J. H. Brown, 2215 West Walnut Street. Fifth Prize, $10.00 was awarded to Mrs. Sadie Goff, 611 W. Liberty Street. Five dollars each were given to the following persons: Wilbert Smith, 805 W. Walnut Street; Mrs. H. Yarbough; 645 S. Ninth Street, James T. Taylor, First Standard Bank, Bldg; James A. Smith 2402 Lytle St., Mrs. Lizzie Jarbon, 623 S. 10th; Mrs. M. L. Todd, 1915 W. Madison; John T. Busheart, 2215 Spring Street, New Albany, Ind., and George L. Pfasgraf, 630 S. Second Street. We thank everyone, who in any way aided us in our great campangn and pray they will continue to help us in our Great Hospital work, until every dollar is paid.
Popular Young Woman in the City Sergeant and Mrs. C. E. Thompson, formerly Miss Elizabeth Houser, who are making their home at Fort Benning, Ga., are in the city. They are with Mrs. Thompson's mother at 2103 Magazine and will be in the city during Sgt. Thompson's furlough of three months. They are accompanied by their two sons, who are most interesting and bright little fellows. Mrs. Cora Tribble Nelson has returned from summer school at Hampton, Va. On her return she visited the historical places of Jamestown, Va., and Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Breedlove, of Magazine St., had as their guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Penick of Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. Penick is the sister of Mrs. Breedlove. Mrs. Elizabeth Bibb of W. St. Catherine St., is visiting Mrs. Lizzie Price of Chicago, Ill. Miss Susie Matthews has returned after spending several days at Anchorage.
Coolidge and Tuskegee Become Topic of the Hour The Elevation Of Mr. Coolidge To President Brings About Renewed Interest and Speculation As To Hospital Outcome
DR. W. T. SILVEY DIES AT FRANKFORT HOME Rev. W. T. Silver of Frankfort, Ky., passed away a few days ago. He was one of the leading minsters of his denomination for many years an was one of Kentucky's most prominent citizens. For several years he pastored the First Baptist Church, which he built. Dr. Silvey was recognized as an able preacher, and as a leader of his people he has few equals in the pulpit. He was a man of conviction and courage, always speaking and acting on race matters ans other questions of importance, as he thought best. Though advances in age, 72 years at his death, he thought years ahead of those around him on many things, and at times was criticised when he should have been praised and applauded. He had been declining in health for the past five years. He left a wife, Mrs. Ida E. Silvey, five daughter, Mrs. Glover Byrd, Louisville, Ky., Mrs. Perey Clark, Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Sam Powell, Mrs. William, Miss Letitia Silvey, Frankfort, Ky., and one son, Edward Silvey, Cleaton, Ky., and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his lost.
PROMINENT CHURCH MEMBER IS DEAD Mrs. Dora Rhodes, wife of Mr. W. Rhodes, 1753 Dumesnil Street, died Monday afternoon. Mrs. Rhodes was for several years a loyal and active member of the Chestnut Street C. M. E. Church. At the time of her death she was the Secretary-Treasurer of Stewardess Board No. 2. Her funeral was conducted at the church last Thursday. Rev. R. L. Baylis, pastor, officiating.
Quinn Chapel Quinn Chapel is the oldest African Methodist Church South of the Mason-Dixon line. Quinn was established in 1838. For this reason the pastor and members of the church are making elaborate preparations to celebrate the 85th unnecessary of the church. Last Monday night a committee of fifty ladies met and organized to work out plans for this mammoth celebration, which will be staged this coming fall. The Sunday School Lawn Fete was a big success. Quinn Chapel Church and Sunday School Picnic, at Iroquois Park, was largely attended. Members and friends are given notice of Quarterly Meeting next Sunday. Rev. John Acton Hill, presiding Elder will preach.
Surgeon Thrown Out of Car American Tourists Desperate Because Race is Treated Right In France Denounced By Leading Paris Newspaper
COURT NOTES Suits Filed John Shelton vs. Lillian Shelton. They were married June 23, 1922, improper conduct alleged. Lottie J. Burgess vs. A. J. Burgess. They were married June 29th, 1922. Cruel treatment charged in the petition. Bessie Bryant vs. Pearcy Bandy. Suit on account. B. J. Shipley vs. Abmah Abramson, for money due on account. W. C. BROWN, Atty. Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Hughes motored to Paris, Ky., the parents of Mr. Hughes Sunday. Mrs. Hughes and children are remaining for a few days. Mr. Hughes returned Monday. Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Brown, and daughter, Miss Elizabeth Brown of Indianapolis, Ind., who were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Snead on Hale Ave., have returned home. They motored to Louisville and back.
Eye strain the cau se of many ailments rapid advancement in optical science responsible for many cures of stubborn cases Various tests have proven that about 70% of the adults in this country have or more kinds of eye defects, and less than 30 percent are wearink proper glasses. Eyes that are defective must strain more or less all that time using up more than their share of nerve force depriving other organs of that precious something called nervous energy. A lack of this vital force causes the stomach to act poorly and indigestion is the result. Nervousness, styes, sleeplessness, headache and the inability to think clearly are some of the ailments caused by eye strain. Dr. E.P. Smith, an Optical Specialist, with offices at 434 W. Market St., is having a great deal of success in the cure of these ills by prescribing glasses to correct the defective eyes. He has made a study of the many different ailments that are caused by eye strain, and by his unique methods in his examination and diagnosis, he is able to determine just what kind of glasses that will do the most good. He can tell what defects the eyes have without asking the patient to read letters, and by his distinctive service has cured many people of these ailments where other methods have failed. His offices are located on the second floor away from the noise and bustles of the street where private consultation and examination are possible, and are open from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. and until 7 P.M. on Saturdays.
Preacher In Interesting Discourse on Americanism
The State Normal Summer School The summer school, held at the Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute, Frankfort, Ky., recently, under the supervision of Prof. F.M. Wood, newly elected President of the institution, was a source of great educational information and information to the teachers who attended. In spite of the fact that there were fourteen schools in session, and every effort was made to encourage the teachers to attend the schools in their immediate localities, 176 teachers from various sections of the state enrolled at Frankfort, giving it the largest summer school enrollment in its history. The faculty included the regular instructors, Prof. L.B. Murray, Dean, with the addition of Prof. W.S. Blanton, Principal of Frankfort High School, Miss Ouida C. Wilson, Critic Teacher in the Normal School of Louisville and Profs. G.W. Jackson and W.H. Perry, Jr., of Central High School. The outstanding feature of the session was the splendid spirit with which the individuals went about their strenuous work from the opening day until (Continued on page 8) Mrs. Carrie Patten and her daughter, Dorothy, of Los Angeles, Cal., are visiting their cousin, Mrs. Louise Crusman of of 2218 W. Chestnut St.