Paragraphics Current News and Opinion (By X. Mabie Wright) Mrs. Mary Talbert. Prohibition Here to Stay. Brains an Asset. De-Negro-izing Towns. Discussions based on feeling rather than on facts are worthless. The death of Mrs. Mary Talbert removes from the race and its life a woman worth her weight in gold. She spoke well and wrought well. Perhaps she paid the price that nature exacts for overwork. By native talent, altruistic purpose, faith in herself and the righteousness of her cause, and hard work, she rose in spite of fetters to eminence. Day by day - night and day, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People works away. It is indisputably the most powerful organized machinery in motion for the improvement of the conditions under which the race lives in the United States. It has lived through its day of suspicion. It wears its intent and purpose on its sleeve. Its record and achievements are patent. Its roster invites the names of all true patriots and 
 democrats. "America is dry at heart," said Gov. Hardee at the Governors' conference, called to consider the grave questions of prohibition, immigration and narcotics. Depend on some one always hitting the nail on the head. And then some woman pleasantly startles us by saying what we might have thought of so often before. She says, "When the Eighteenth amendment was passed we women could not vote." The men of America, both red-noses and teetotalers, understand what she means. Little Japan moves in big company. At the recent meeting of the League of Nations picture Viscount Ishii and the Japanese specialists dictating the policy of the League in the Graeco-Italian controversy. Brown men arbitrating the complicated international affairs of white men! Brains, not nationality; character and achievement, not complexion, determine in the last analysis the size and position and power of an individual or a people. To what else, pray, shall we attribute Japan's prestige? The closer Siki gets to us the smaller he seems to be. Here's another undebatable question: Resolved, That the mayor of that North Carolina town has the right to order all Negroes to leave town because one committed a crime against a white person. The "heathen Chinee" had not stranger ways and darker than some white office-holders in North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, and elsewhere.
MARCUS GARVEY TO SPEAK HERE SUNDAY NOV. 4 Thousands are hearing Marcus Garvey wherever he is appearing. Since securing his bail in New York he has been on a tour of the country, and his itinerary includes Louisville Sunday, November 4, at 3 o'clock in the Armory, Sixth and Walnut streets. Any man who is able to get together six million Negroes in one organization is entitled to a hearing and the citizens of Louisville like those of the other cities where he has spoken are expected to turn out in large numbers at the Armory. Garvey has a message well worth hearing. Mr. R. L. Poston, Secretary General of the U. N. I. A., a Kentuckian, spent the whole of last week speaking in interest of the movement, and preparing for the chief. Poston who is a spelndid speaker, was heard by hundreds. Thousands will doubtless sit under Garvey's voice at the Armory Sunday the 4th.
Drs. J. Acton Hill and N. W. Williams are attending the East Tennessee Conference in Chattanooga this week.
Sing For Lloyd George Simmons Singers A Bingham Home Sing To David loyd George At InvitationOf Judge Bingham;Sogs Thrill and PleaseCity's Gues Saturday President [Parrish?] received a telephone from Judge Bingham saying that Lloyd George, a guest, would be pleased to have him [arrange] to let him hear some of the [singers] of Simmons University. The [invitation] was accepted and the group [of] singers, accompanied by the [President], appeared in the parlor at the [residence] of Judge Bingham. The singers [illegible]illed and pleased the company of [Judge] Bingham, and Lloyd George expressed himself as highly pleased. He [questioned] President Parrish about the [school] and about the race. In answer this question, "Why the colored [people] were leaving the Southland," Dr. Parrish stated for economical reasons and out of the desire to exercise the [franchise], and to escape lynch law. He seemed to be surprised to know that [since?] the days of slavery, the colored [people] had acquired some 650,000 business[es] and increased their literacy from [illegible] to 80 per cent, were making volunta[ry] contributions to education $2,700,000 a year. That they owned church property amounting to $90,000,000 and his land holdings made up mainly of farms, amounted to twenty million acres. He then asked about the Baptists, and was again pleased to find that the largest (Continued on page 8) 
Banks of United States Make Rapid Progress (From Forbes Magazine)
Kentucky Conference Preachers Get Appointments Lexington, Ky., Oct. 22 - Lexington was overrun last week with people from all over the State attending the Kentucky Annual Conference. The throng was so large that when the meeting closed Sunday the Grand Opera House on Broadway had to be secured to accommodate those who desired to hear the appointments read. Among the distinguished visitors present were: President J. A. Gregg, of Wilberforce; Dr. R. C. Ranssom of New York, both of whom are candidates for the bishopric, and Drs. N. W. Williams and J. A. Hill of Louis-(Continued on page 8)
Teacher Resolution Stirs Washington Member of Board of Education Would Close Door to Married Women Teachers; Resolution Tabled
Business Men in Big Affair at Hotel November 7 The Louisville Business Men's Association is planning a very attractive program and entertainment for its members and all business men and women of Louisville Wednesday evening, November 7, at the Charlotte Inn Hotel. The organization has been much alive during the year, having fostered a program that has helped and inspired the men who have become affiliated with it, but still greater things are in the minds of the moving spirits of the association for the coming year, and the November 7, meeting is to be the beginning of the "forward movement." Speakers include such business men and leaders as Mr. H. E. Hall, president of the Mammoth Insurance Co.; Prof. A. E. Meyzeek, principal of the city normal; Dr. James Bond, secretary of the Interracial Commission of Kentucky, and Dr. Duse Mohammed Ali of Alexandria, Egypt and England. Dr. Duse Mohamed Ali will speak on "The Business Call of the Blood." A repost will be served. The Mammoth Choral Club will furnish the music. Officers for the ensuing year will also be elected at this meeting.
Court Notes Decrees Granted. Marie Johnson from Thomas Johnson, on the grounds of abandonment. They were married in the year 1912. S. J. Snead from Lucy Snead on the rgounds of abandonment. They were married in the year 1919. Suits Filed - Maggie Foster vs. Max Ellinstein; suit for damage. W. C. Brown, Attorney.
Bishop Clement Heard at Washington As Only Colored Delegate at Citizens Conference He Makes Able Plea For Constitutional Enforcement Bishop George C. Clement, of this city, Bishop of the A. M. E. Zion church, representative of colored Americans at the Citizenship Conference, which closed at Washington, D. C., Monday night, October 15, President Calvin Coolidge, Governor Gifford Pinchot, of Pennsylvania, Mr. W. J. Bryan, Senator Borah, and Dr. Chass. J. Reed Zahniser were among the other prominent speakers. Governor Pinchot states it was in the hands of the President who has the forces of government at hand, to remove this black disgrace of law defiance. Mr. Bryan asked that the President and members of the cabinet declare themselves tetotalers and said that this would prove a greater influence for law-enforcement than many official acts. Senator Borah denounced the lawlessness of rumists and reds. Dr. Zahnister declared that [illegible] [publicity?] is one of the great weapon of the (Continued on page 8)
R. E. Jones Methodist Temple in Opening Tomorrow The R. E. Jones Temple at Sixth and Walnut, the new church of the members of what has been known for years as the Jackson St. M. E. church, is in readiness for its opening program, beginning tomorrow and extending throughout the week. The pastor, Rev. I. Garland Penn, Jr., and his faithful members have left nothing undone in their effort to make their edifice one of the most beautiful and elaborate in accommodation and the citizens of Louisville are invited to join in the week of jubilee. Bishop R. E. Jones and Dr. I. Garland Penn, Sr., are to preach tomorrow.
Mr. L. D. Williams of Hopkinsville, Ky., well known Kentuckian, one of the moving spirits of the Industrial Fire Insurance Co., was in the city this week on business.
[photo] Mrs. Nina C. Lawrence. The above is a likeness of Mrs. Nina C. Lawrence who is well known to the people of this city; a former class leader at Broadway Temple for three years and an efficient agent for the Mammoth Life and Accident Insurance, from 1916 to 1919. At present she is manager and part owner with her husband, Mack Lawrence of Lawrence Music Store, located at 1205 W. Walnut street. Phone City 1956-L. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence were the first colored representatives of the Black Swan victrola records in this (Continued on page 8)
A Kentucky Song Bird [photo] MADAM NELL O. RANSOM, MORGANFIELD, KY.
Madam Nell O. Ransom, the youngest "dramatic soprano" our race has and hailing from this state. who studied with Madam 'Adelina Belloin of Cleveland, Ohio, and whose excellent work brought forth great praise from this accomplished teacher. Madam Ransom will study in New York with the same teacher and be coached by Italian coachmen.'Madam Ransom is one Kentucky's most popular young song birds, and her state feels very proud of her. She resides in Morganfield, Ky. Madam Ransom is the only artist of our race, who has had the opportunity to study with this [Accomplished?] Italian teacher and Madam Belloni is very proud of her excellent work. Madam Adelina Belloni stands out as one of the leading Italian teachers in this country.
Williams Singers Coming to Methodist Temple The famous Williams' Singers are to appear in Louisville in the beautiful auditorium of the R. E. Jones Methodist Temple Thursday evening, November 22. This is the oldest organization of its kind before the American public, the only white or colored that has toured the world and is bringing to this spacious, convenient, magnificent Temple, new faces of the highest class artists, and a new program. The Williams Singers represent the highest attainment of the race musically. They usually attract crowds, taxing even the standing capacity because of the merit of their program. They give more for the price of admission than any other attraction before the public. Their coming November 22, should have the support of every citizen.
Miss Marveline Jackson Regains Lead From Mrs. J. L. Sanders Period Closes Next Saturday at 8 P. M. Interest in the Leader's out of Louisville "Everybody Wins" campaign is more in evidence as the third week of the contest comes to a close. As predicted last week several changes have taken place in the standing of the candidates. First place is again occupied by Miss Marveline Jackson of Owensboro, Ky., while Mrs. J. L. Sanders of Clarksdale, Miss. drops back to second place, just a few votes separating her from Miss Jackson. Splendid reports were made by the Ashland, Ky., and the Chicago candidates. Mrs. Frances Davis, of Ashland, and Miss Gladys Lightfoot came with a mighty rush in their maiden reports, breaking the weekly record, Mrs. Davis in third place, and Miss Lightfoot just a few votes behind in fourth. Miss Magdalene DeAcklen, the other Windy City candidate, was also far up in the voting for the week, and is in sixth place a few votes more than Miss Porter of Hopkinsville, Ky., in sixth place a few votes more than Miss Bernstadt; Mrs. Elizabeth Beckley, New Albany; Mrs. Thelma Beard Johnson, Irvington; Mrs. S. C. Murrell, Glasgow; and Miss Ambrosia Beckett, Toledo, Ohio, came in for their usual good share of the voting. Mrs. E. J. Spillman, Paducah; Mrs. Bettie D. Parks, Terre Haute, and Miss Hallie Lee Gibson, Madisonville, Ky. get in the voting this week and will be heard from in a larger way in the future. The nomination blank of Miss America V. Cox, of Henderson, Ky., was received during the week and another candidate enters the race. First Period Closes Saturday Evening at 8 o'clock. This, the first period comes to a close next Saturday evening, November 4, at 8 o'clock. As shown in the schedule of votes on page 6, which is on a declining basis; after that date for a one year subscription the value in votes is 10,000 instead of 12,000, and there is a depreciation in value on up to the five year subscription, which is worth 10,000 votes, more to the candidate from now until Saturday, than it will be after that day at 8 p. m. Candidates are urged to get themselves and friends together and take advantage of the last week in this period and during the entire run of the contest which closes December 19, and secure as many subscriptions as possible that the greatest value may be received in votes, which means more than anything else in the vote getting competition for the beautiful Essex Coach, and the other big cash prizes. The standing and voting follow: 
Miss Marveline Jackson Owensboro, Ky. 305,000 Mrs. J. L. Sanders Clarksdale, Miss. 288,000 Mrs. Frances Davis Ashland, Ky. 217,000 Miss Gladys F. Lightfoot Chicago, Ill. 213,000 Miss Magdalene De Acklen Chicago, Ill. 177,000 Miss Bennie E. Porter Hopkinsville, Ky. 156,000 Miss Sallie E. Chestnut East Bernstadt, Ky. 143,000 Mrs. Elizabeth Beckley New Albany, Ind. 140,000 Miss N. E. Miller Van Lear, Ky. 125,000 Mrs. S. C. Murrell Glasgow, Ky. 116,000 Mrs. Thelma Beard Johnson Irvington, Ky. 113,000 Miss Ambrosia Beckett Toledo, Ohio 101,000 Mrs. E. J. Spillman Paducah, Ky. 53,000 Mr. John A. Martin Waddy, Ky. 17,000 Miss Sannie Clark Lexington, Ky. 17,000 Miss Mabel Bullock Greensboro, N. C. 17,000 Mrs. Bettie D. Parks Terre Haute, Ind. 17,000 Miss Hattie Lee Gibson Madisonville, Ky. 17,000 Miss Amerigo V. Cox Henderson, Ky. 5,000 Miss Gertrude Howard Jeffersontown, Ky. 5,000 Mr. H. P. Stewart Hopkinsville, Ky. 5,000 Mr. E. A. Selby Normal, Ala. 5,000 Mr. Charles H. Copeland Chicago, Ill. 5,000 Mrs. Frances Redd Cadiz, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. Mary J. Brown Shelbyville, Ky. 5,000 Mr. E. M. Colson Elys, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. R. J. Brown Birmingham, Ala. 5,000 Mr. Fred Blair Carthage, Mo. 5,000 Mr. John M. Faith Graham, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. H. H. Taylor Shelby City, Ky. 5,000 Miss A. C. Bostic Nashville, Tenn. 5,000 Mrs. Henry Bradley Paaducah, Ky. 5,000 Rev. R. L. Tillery Morgantown, N. C. 5,000 Mrs. Thelma Campbell Shelbyville, Tenn. 5,000 Miss Dawsie Hatchett Jackson, Tenn. 5,000 Rev. P. O. Saddler Elpaso, Tex. 5,000 Mrs. Martha J. T. Gill Vanvleet, Miss. 5,000 Miss O. E. Lindsay Hopkinsville, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. Lula Samuels Lexington, Ky. 5,000 Miss Lula McGay Jackson, Tenn. 5,000 Mrs. G. L. Hockenhull Paducah, Ky. 5,000 Miss Jessie Boone Winchester, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. Florence Elzy Shelbyville, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. E. B. Delaney Covington, Ky. 5,000 Miss Allene Jackson Maysville, Ky. 5,000 Miss Lue S. Dysart Fulton, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. Eva Everhart Morganfield, Ky. 5,000 Miss Pauline M. Wolfe Bowling Green, Ky. 5,000 Miss Janett Rob Frankfort, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. Florence Muir Campbellsville, Ky. 5,000 Mrs. Lula Cotton Bardstown, Ky. 5,000 Miss Juanita Shackelford Sturgis, Ky. 5,000 (Continued on page 8)
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