Paragraphics Current News and Opinion (By X. Mabie Wright) Anti-Mob Bill Returns. Little Thoughts From Big Man. Mr. Coolidge Speaks. Candy and Charity. The Inter-Racial Conference. "If everybody followed the teachings of Jesus we should have about the best possible world." Here Dr. Clain expresses the sentiment of thousands. And time has a way of transforming sentiment into practice. There are better days ahead. The Anti-Lynching Bill was one of the first to go into the Congressional hopper. It at least has "come back." Evolution plays a great part even in legislation. Perhaps recent developments, too well known and apparent to be recounted here, will give this bill more propitious sailing. America owes it to herself to put a stop to lynching. She can and will drop from her wrists this manacle relic of barbarism. Is it, or isn't queer that American public men, when asked what the world needs most, give vague or narrow answers? For example, a United States Senator says stability in government; an inventor says a discovery that would enable the practical release for the use of man of the stupendous interatomic energy stored in matter; a radio corporation president says a worldwide network of radio communication. And so they go, each one with his mind centered on his own particular interest, and ignoring the comprehensive scope of the question. You'd expect men in their positions to at least see the point. It is thinkable that a junk dealer in answering the question might with as much right say that what the world most needs is junk, or a dago might say, "bananas," or a bootlegger might say "booze." The world is heary in age and civilization is declared to be way along, and yet men of training and experience, and men who by reason of their opportunities and position are looked to for wise utterances, fail to grasp the fundamentals, and in the analysis of comprehensive programs steer all around the core of the subject. America lets go her breath, for the sphinx President has spoken. Milton Hershey, multi-millionaire candy manufacturer, turns over $09,000,000 to his industrial school for orphans; keeping his home, some cash, and an old automobile for himself. Score for candy. Now young men who have been feeding their girls on chocolate may throw out their chests and refuse to apologize to anybody, because they have been doing charity work. And kids who have been eating chocolate drops until they felt different have "suffered" for sweet charity's sake. See now, Mr. Critic, what the American people's "sweet tooth" has done for little orphans? Millions for candy has meant millions for charity. (But by no previous intention of the candy eaters.) The world will go right in spite of us. Won't it? In our enthusiasm over our encouraging development in business we may overlook another phase of our race life which is moving forward and upward. The cultural. Without the blare of trumpets, honest and commendable efforts are being made by groups here and there to improve themselves in the knowledge and appreciation of music, art, civic obligations, literature, philosophy, and so forth. Taking advantage of whatever means and facilities available, these little, quiet, unassuming groups are working determinedly and beautifully - and hopefully. Thus the cultural development of our race life is not being allowed to lag too far behind its economic advancement. The Inter-Racial Conference is on. No movement having for its object inter-racial understanding, sympathy and co-operation presents greater assurance of its worth-whileness and success. Constant racial apathy, hatred and discord is the silliest, the most wasteful, and the most discouraging situation in our twentieth century civilization. All hands "to the work" for its complete and eternal destruction. "All ye are brethren, and one, even God, is your Father." Mr. L. B. Fouse of Lexington, Ky., is in the city attending the Inter-Racial Conference.
Pastor Scores Ku Klux YOUNGSTOWN MINISTER GIVES REASON CHRISTIANS SHOULD NOT AFFILIATE WITH ORDER SAYS, CHRISTIANITY MUST BE FOR ALL (Special to Louisville Leader.) Youngstown, Ohio, Dec. 7.--"Zeal without knowledge," is how Rev. F. F. Reade, pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian church. characterized the ardor of the Ku Kluxers, in a sermon delivered Sunday morning. He enumerated the reasons why a Christian should not affiliate with the Klan as follows:
"They have a zeal of making converts to their religion, if it is truly Christian, must have a universal appeal.
"The claim is made that religion of the Klan is Christian. 'It (the Klan ritualism) unfolds a spiritual philosophy that has to do with the very fundamentals of life and living, here and hereafter.' Again: 'At every lodge meeting Jesus Christ is lauded and his teachings expounded and the constitution and regulations of the order set forth that the living Christ is the Klansman's criterion of character.' (A B C of the Ku Kluk Klan issued by the Klan press of Atlanta, Ga.) Edward Young Clark, Grand Wizard pro tem. says the Klan is "a secret organization sworn to....perpetuate Christianity."
Must Be For All.
"Christianity, if offered at all, must be offered to all. No agency was ever empowered by Christ to offer His salvation to one class only. "To the Jew first," said Paul, "and also to the Greek." Christ's command was, "Go ye therefore, and take disciples of all the nations." The offer was always made on the basis of a universal appeal. The first Christian society ever organized consisted of Parthians, Medes, Elamites, etc., as well as Jews, Romans and Libyans (descendants of Ham..
"When one of the apostles became a bit clannish he was rebuked both by fellow apostles and by a vision from God which informed him that he had no right to make distinctions where the Holy Spirit had made none.
Yet, the Klan makes its offer to a limited class. The Imperial Klokand, W. J. Mooney, says, "This is a gentile organization and as such has as its mission the interpretation of the highest ideals of the White Gentile peoples.' That, of course, shuts out the Jew.
"Again, he says, 'This is a white man's organization, exalting the Caucasian race and teaching the doctrine of white supremcy.' That, of course settles the case of all colored races.
"Again, only those born in the United States, who are '100 per cent American,' can become members of the Klan. That cuts out all foreign born peoples, including your humble servant who chanced to be born under the British flag.
If the Klan wishes to be a close corporation, that is a privilege it has. But let it be done as a purely social organization, or a purely political organization. Let it not be done as a religious organization. Let not the Klan assume the prerogatives of the church while it bars, at the same time, from membership, those whom the church has no right to shut out, provided they be confessors of Christ. Any spiritual organization that that refuses to propagate itself through the Christian universa l appeal must be anti-Christian.
Racial Prejudice
"Secondly, they have a zeal for magnifying the white race, whereas the Bible teaches that men are of one blood. Ancient Israel had somehow gotten the notion that they were the favorites of Heaven and destined to rule the world, and they had a zeal for religion based upon this narrow conception. Christ and His apostles disabused their mind with references to any such beilef. The Klan seems to be obcessed with a similar conception with reference to the white race, whose superiority and supremacy, as the representatives of Christian chivalry it insists upon. Part of the Ku Klux Klan reads as follows: 'We shall ever be true in the faithful maintenance of white supremacy and will strenuously oppose any compromise thereof in any and all things.' The Imperial Klokard adds, 'This is a white man's organization--exalting the Caucasian race and teaching the doctrine of white supremacy....All of Christian civilization depends upon the preservation and upbuilding of the white race.'
"One thing I would like to inquire is who, in the opinion of the Klan authorities, constitutes the Caucausian race. Students of anthropolgy include in this classification some who are dark skinned as, for example, the Hindus and certain inhabitants of the Malay Peninsula. But Klan spokesmen have insisted that there must be no compromise with black, red, yellow or brown. Perhaps they would limit the appellation to the Japhetic peoples, thus relegating to the class of inferior peoples the descendants of the other two sons of Noah. That would, of course, cut out the Arab and the Jew, who are Semitic people. If that be the purpose, what shall be done with Moses and Isaiah and David and John and Paul--men whose influence upon the race for eternal good is unquestioned--to say nothing of Jesus Christ who was also a Jew?
"Another thing I would like to know is how we, if our church should take the Klan position, can expect to carry on successfully our mission work Continued on page 8)
Quinn Chapel Has Need of Assistant Pastor Because of the enormous work contingent upon the coming of the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church next May, the officers of Quinn Chapel, in their regular monthly meeting last Monday took up the question of how the Rev. Noah W. Williams, the pastor, could best be helped in the great task that devolves upon him as the entertaining pastor of the General Conference. It was finally decided that the greatest need is an assistant pastor for the next five months. Consequently Rev. W. E. Spillman has been asked to preach the sermon every Sunday night and Dr. Williams to prepare but one sermon each week. This arrangement was tried out last Sunday and was highly pleasing to all. Dr. Williams preached one of his best sermons in the morning and Rev. Spillman stirred things at the night service. The text for next Sunday morning by Rev. Williams will be found in Luke 1:52: "He put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree." Subject, The Triumph of Virtue. This will be the second in a series of sermons by Rev. Williams leading up to his Christmas sermon. In connection with the sermon by Rev. Spillman Sunday night the choir will render several special evangelical songs in which the congregation will join. A hearty welcome to all is always extended to attend the services of Quinn Chapel. Quinn Chapel Publicity Committee.
Urban League Executive Committee Meets. At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Urban League held in the assembly room of the West-End Library Monday, Dec. 3, officers for the ensuing year were elected. Vacancies on the Board were also filled. The League needs vision to devise plans and the ability to execute in order that it might take its rightful place in the economic, civic, and social progress of the race in Louisville. It is believed that Mr. Ragland, the new secretary, possesses these qualities, therefore the activities of the League will be watched with interest.
Pay Last Respects to Phil Brown Buried at Hopkinsville Where He Started His Newspaper and Political Career Hopkinsville, Ky., Dec. 7. - The funeral services of Phil H. Brown, Commissioner of Conciliation in the Labor Department at Washington, D. C. were held here last Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Virginia Ave. Baptist church of which Mr. Brown was a member. The funeral eulogy was delivered by Rev. E. Williams, the pastor, who was assisted in the services by Rev. C. M. Newell, pastor of the C. M. E. church and Father Harold Percival of the Episcopal church. Mr. Brown was born in Ironton, O., in 1871. He lived in Washington 30 years ago and worked in the government printing office. He later entered the newspaper business and became nationally known as a newspaper man of great natural ability, and a first rank politician. Mr. Brown suddenly passed away in Washington last Friday, November 30, of heart trouble, and his remains were brought to Hopkinsville for burial. He moved to Hopkinsville several years ago and became one of its first citizens as publisher and owner of a weekly newspaper, giving up this, however, as his political inluence grew, to become affiliated with the State Republican organization as publicity chairman of the colored work at Louisville. He was placed at the head of the national publicity work, during the Harding campaign, and after the Republican presidential victory was given the position held at his death, reported as receiving the highest salary of any member of the race under the administration. The position of Commissioner of Conciliation is said to have paid him 5,500 a year. Among the several floral designs were wreaths from President Cooldige, Senator Medill McCormick and Secretary of Labor Davis. Letters and telegrams of condolence were received by Mrs. Dolly Brown, the widow from all parts of the country. The active pall-bearers were Messrs. J. A. Hayes, Ned Turner, James Turner, K. R. Massie, Walter Robinson and Clarence Babbage. Honorary pall bearers were Editor William Warley and Benn Ball of Louisville, Ky.; J. M. Wooldridge and Charlie Wooldridge, Madisonville, Ky., Peter Postell and J. M. Sleet, Hopkinsville. His remains were laid to rest in the local cemetery here.
Police Believe Arrest of Girl Bandit Ends Terror
Johnson-Slaughter. Mrs. Roy Martin announces the marriage of her cousin, Toy Johnson to Mr. William C. Slaughter, on Tuesday, October 30, 1922, at Henderson, Ky. At home, 1722 W. Walnut St., Louisville.
Mr. E. M. Drane of 2319 West Walnut Street, who has been confined to his bed for several days is convalescing.
City To Be Host of Fraternity Men Men From Various Colleges To Be Here In Annual Session of Greek Letter Fraternity In a few weeks our city will be host to a number of distinguished men, hailing from the various colleges, representing all the difference callings of life, and acknowledging allegiance to one of the Greek Letter Fraternities, known as the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. The Grand Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi honors Louisville with its Thirteenth Annual Convention, and the Louisville Alumni Chapter proudly presents these worthy brothers of the Clan to our good citizens. In other cities of our union, fraternities having kindred purpose will convene for conference and deliberation on plans for future activities. These fraternities, and also the sororities, signify a new era in the intellectual development of the young men and women of our race. They are not mere gatherings for social and convivial intermingling, but for purposes more vital and far reaching, relating to self betterment, racial betterment, and to the fundamental and basic principles affecting life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and the ideals of American citizenship. The leaders of the future must come from the ranks of our young men trained in the various institutions of learning throughout our broad land. Kappa Alpha Psi pledge its members to the inspiring concept of achievement in all the different phases of life in which service can be rendered for human uplift and for the glory of God. We shall, therefore, be privileged to see, in this assembly of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity in our city, a concrete and objective demonstration of the upward trend of our race in the realization of the high ideals which make for right living, loyalty to race, patriotic devotion to country, and Christian civilization. W. H. Perry, Sr.
Injection of Adrenaline Brings Life To Dead Boy
Booker T. Washington Community Centre Notes. The social given by the musical groups of the Centre was a decided success, Thursday, November 29. The orchestra was at its best, rendering selections just broadcasted by leading orchestras of New York. The evening was delightfully spent by those who were in attendance. At this particular time of the year our attendance at the Sunday School has increased rapidly almost to the point of overflowing our assembly hall, which indicates that our present quarters are too small. For the past two Sundays our average attendance has been been over the 500 mark and by Christmas we want 600. Let everybody do his part toward this end at the end of the specified time we may rejoice together for the good work accomplished. Edward Earles, one of our band boys, has since changed his permanent residence to Knoxville, Tenn., with relatives there, and word has been received from him on several occasions that he is well and doing fine. He is now a member of the Knoxville High School band. He would like to hear from some of his old pals. Write him a line.
Christmas Premium of Beautiful Automobile And Dollars In Money Ready All Await the Successful Candidates Just ten days more and the winner of the Essex Coach and the other big cash prizes that are to be so easily secured by the leading candidates, a few who are really competing, will be known. The Triangle Motors Co., Fourth and York Sts., this city, informs us that the beautiful coach will be in readiness for delivery to The Leader office Monday morning, December 17, two days before it is to be awarded to the candidate who reports a total of the largest number of votes during the campaign which closes Wednesday evening, December 19, at 8 o'clock. From all indications the candidates are waiting to report their greatest efforts next week and at the close, as with the exception of Mrs. Mary Hunt, of Memphis, who with the biggest week report of the campaign moves into first place, Mrs. J. L. Sanders of Clarksdale, the persistent leader and prize winner, and Miss Mabel Bullock of Greensboro, Miss N. E. Miller of Van Lear who got back in the voting this week, and a few others who made fair efforts the voting has been slow. The voting and standing at the close Wednesday follow: 
Mrs. Mary Hunt Memphis, Tenn. 2,077,000
Mrs. J. L. Sanders Clarksdale, Miss. 1,807,000 Miss Mabel Bullock Greensboro, N. C. 1,216,500 Miss Sallie R. Chestnut East Bernstadt, Ky. 1,208,000 Mrs. Francis Davis Ashland, Ky. 1,072,000 Miss Gladys F. Lightfoot Chicago, Ill. 851,000 Mrs. Elizabeth Beckley New Albany, Ind. 793,500 Mrs. E. J. Spillman Paducah, Ky. 781,000 Miss Bennie E. Porter Hopkinsville, Ky. 736,000 Miss Magdalene De Acklen Chicago, Ill. 700,000 Miss Marveline Jackson Owensboro, Ky. 691,500 Miss Ambrosia Beckett Toledo, O. 465,000 Mrs. S. C. Murrell Glasgow, Ky. 441,500 Miss Hattie Lee Gibson Madisonville, Ky. 329,000 Miss N. E. Miller Van Lear, Ky. 309,000 Miss Estella Benberry Paducah, Ky. 189,000 Miss Amerigo V. Cox Henderson, Ky. 185,000 Mrs. Thelma Beard Johnson Irvington, Ky. 163,000 Mrs. Martha J. T. Gill Vanvleet, Miss. 161,000 Mrs. R. J. Brown Birmingham, Ala. 149,000 Mrs. Ella Everhart Morganfield, Ky. 52,000 Mr. John M. Faith Graham, Ky. 37,000 Miss Lue S. Dysart Fulton, Ky. 27,000 Mrs. Mary J. Brown Shelbyville, Ky. 25,000 Mr. John A. Martin Waddy, Ky. 27,000 Miss Sannie Clark Lexington, Ky. 17,000 Mrs. Bettie D. Parks Terre Haute, Ind. 17,000 Mr. Hiram H. Thweat Opelika, Ala. 17,000 Mrs. Florence Elzy Shelbyville, Ky. 15,000 Mrs. G. L. Creal Harrodsburg, Ky. 15,000 Mrs. Frances Redd Cadiz, Ky. 12,500 Miss Gertrude Howard Jeffersontown, Ky. 5,000 Mr. H. P. Stewart Hopkinsville, Ky. 5,000 Mr. E. A. Selby Normal, Ala. 5,000 Miss Bertha Miles Elkton, Ky. 5,000 Mr. Charles H. Copeland Chicago, Ill. 5,000 Mr. E. M. Colson Elys, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. H. H. Taylor Shelby City, Ky. 5,000 Miss A. C. Bostic Nashville, Tenn. 5,000 Rev. R. L. Tillery Morgantown, N. C. 5,000 Mrs. E. B. Delaney Covington, Ky. 5,000 Miss Lula McGay Jackson, Tenn. 5,000 Miss Allene Jackson Maysville, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. Henry Bradley Paducah, Ky. 5,000
Suits Filed. Lafayette Cowden vs. Myrtle Cowden, on the grounds of abandonment. Leola White vs. Robert White, on grounds of abandonment. Orville Ros vs. Jessie Ross; on grounds of abandonment. Judgments. Mrs. M. L. Seawright vs Dr. Samuel Woody; judgment. W. C. Brown, Attorney. 
Rev. F. C. Locust of Covington, Ky., will preach at the West Chestnut St. Baptist church, beginning Monday night, Dec. 10, to Friday night, the 14th. The public is invited. W. M. Johnson, D. D., Pastor.
Help Make Some Kid Happy. Is the effort of the Christmas Cheer Club at the Booker T. Washington Community Centre, corner Ninth and Magazine streets, Friday night, December 14, when they will present a novelty Christmas social that proceeds for the Community Christmas Fund. Music by the Community Centre Singing Orchestra of eight musicians in their latest New York dance selections. Admission 25c. The Orchestra is prepared to fill holiday engagements. Address communications to the Community Centre. Henry Allen, Business Manager.
The "Slap-Back" Spirit is a mark of Inferiority; Besides it's a Time-Waster. Imaginary Grievances Impede Progress. Forget It. Be a Booster