Northwestern Bulletin-Appeal

DOUGLAS ADMITS KINGSTON MURDER Officials Promise N.A.A.C.P. Protection Established To Secure Justice and Equality to All VOLUME III, Historical Society Minnesota Historical Bldg. Bain Paul, Minnesota DOUG Official MAYOR, SHERIFF OF ST. PAUL WIRE NATIONAL OFFICE Reports Everything Possible to Safeguard Colored Citizen's Rights Would be Done. Promising to "fully and fiercely enforce the laws" of the state, Sheriff John Wagner of St. Paul, Minn., has telegraphed the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, giving assurance that any white mobbists will have a most uncomfortable time if they attempt to intimidate or do violence to colored people who have bought homes in the residence district of that city. Sheriff Wagner is backed up by Mayor Arthur E. Nelson, who assured the N. A. A. C. P. by telegram that every precaution was being taken to protect colored residents in their constitutional rights. These assurances from the St. Paul Mayor and Sheriff follow telegrams sent to them from the National Office of the N. A. A. C. P., calling attention to demonstrations against W. T. Francis, a colored attorney, Ernest Starks and others. The N. A. A. C. P. telegram to the St. Paul Mayor and Sheriff was as follows: "National Association for Advancement of Colored People has been authoritatively advised that demonstrations extending over period of more than two months have been made against reputable colored citizens because they bought property in neighborhoods to which purchases certain individuals are opposed. Among those, according to newspaper and other reports, are W. T. Francis, colored attorney, who purchased property at 2092 Sargent Street, St. Paul; Ernest Starks, 2028 St. Clair Street, and others. "We are reliably informed situation is very tense and that there is possibility of serious trouble and even violence if authorities do not act promptly to stamp out such lawlessness. We call upon you to take such steps immediately as will protect these citizens in their constitutional rights and apprehend and punish to the full extent of the law those who are responsible for threats and acts of violence. "JAMES WELDON JOHNSON. Secretary 69 Fifth Avenue, New York." Sheriff Wagner's telegram replying to the N. A. A. C. P. is as follows: "Your telegram of this date received and contents noted. As Sheriff of Ramsey County will fully and fiercely enforce the laws of this state to protect its citizens to the fullest extent from any violence, demonstration or lawlessness of any kind." Mayor Nelson, in his telegram reported that officers had done and would do everything possible to safeguard the constitutional, personal and property rights of colored citizens. The N. A. A. C. P. National Office is keeping in close touch with the members of its-St. Paul Branch, and has advised them of the Mayor's readiness to receive all information they may have to lay before him. Veterans Bureau Entertained Thurday The disabled veterans of Aberdeen Hospital enjoyed a splendid program on last Thursday evening which was presented by the Harriet Tubman Civic League. Vocal and instrumental selections interspersed with dramatic readings and dialogues furnished the evening's entertainment, which the boys heartily applauded. Some participants received two and three encores. The Vets extended a cordial invitation to the ladies to come again at any time; they were always welcome. Mesdames George Brooks and Alice Jackson had charge of the program. ```markdown ``` BULLETIN-APPEAL ELECTED GOPHER EXALTED RULER A. E. Dr. Raymond L. Hill was elected Exalted Ruler of Gopher Lodge of Elks No. 105 at the annual election Dec. 10th to succeed Mr. C. W. Wingington. The membership exceeds three hundred and is one of the strongest orders in the state. The lodge has purchased property and plans are being perfected for the erection of an Elks' Hall which will be one of the most modern buildings in the city when completed. Plan for Large Crowd at Omega Psi Phi Meeting Plan for Large Crowd at Omega Psi Phi Meeting Social Set Making Elaborate Plans to Entertain Visiting Delegates Social and collegiate circles of Washington are planning a season of gala affair in connection with the 13th Annual Conclave of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, December 27-31 that will eclipse any thing that the capitol city has seen in years. Even the brief but striking festivities in connection with the Football Classic this year would be but an indication of the brilliant series of affairs which will be held Christmas week. The matrons and maids of Washington's social set are making elaborate preparations to tender a receipt to visiting delegates and members of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, which will make Washington the acme of civic hospitality. Latest indications point to an attendance of more than five hundred delegates and from two to three hundred additional members from nearby chapters. The round of social activities will be begun with a smoker to the visiting Omega men given by the Alpha and Alpha Omega Chapters of this city. Among the prominent Omega men, who will be honored at this smoker are Dr. E. E. Just, Roland Hayes, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, Carl Diton, Dr. Chas. H. Marshall, Wm. Pickens, Garnett C. Wilkinson, Kemper Harreld, Jno. R. Howkins, Bishop John Hurst, Bishop A. L. Gaines, Frank Coleman, Nahum D. Brascher, Hon. J. C. Napier, Wm. Stuart Nelson and W. Justin Carter. The Fraternity will be the guests of the Board of Trustees of Howard University at the opening meeting on Sunday December 28th in the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel on Howard University Campus. In response to the courtesies of the people of Washington and in order that they might have an opportunity to meet the visiting delegates, a formal opening reception and dance will be given in the new dining hall at Howard University on Monday night the 29th. There will be a considerable amount of sentiment attached to this affair because the Fraternity will be acting as host to the public, at the place of its birth, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity having been organized at (Continued on Page 4) THE NORTHWESTERN ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1924 SECOND MEETING N.A.A.C.P. FORUM HELD LAST SUNDAY Election of Officers and Address by Pastor Features of Meeting. The Forum of the St. Paul Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People met on Sunday, Dec. 14th, at Little Pilgrim, Grotto and Central. The following officers were elected: President, Judge John W. Willis; Secretary, Mrs. Birdie High; Assistant Secretary, Mr. F. D. McCracken; Treasurer, Mr. S. E. Hall, for a one-year term. Board members: Dr. L. R. Hill, Mr. Owen Howell, Mr. Charles Weschcke and Mr. R. C. Minor, for a three-year term. After the casting of the ballot for the different officers by the Secretary and Mr. O. C. Hall, the Chairman, Dr. V. D. Turner declared the officers duly elected. The Forum was ably addressed by Rev. Wm. H. Griffin, pastor of St. James' A. M. E. Church, this city, who chose for his subject "The Work of the N. A. A. C. P." He said that in his mind there should be a law which would compel every person of color to become a member of this gigantic organization which has done so much and is doing all that is possible to bring about racial harmony and the securing of our legal rights in these United States. He also urged the support of the Anti-Lynch Bill. He also said that if any people in the world should stand for race unity, we should by all means do so. At the conclusion of the address, the chairman, Dr. V. D. Turner, asked for contributions for local purposes. Mr. W. T. Francis was then called upon and stated his stand regarding the recent disturbance in the Maplewood district, after which the meeting adjourned to meet Sunday, January 11th, 1925, at Little Pilgrim at 4:00 P. M. "No Color Line in Christ's Church" New York, Dec. 5.—The Rev. J. McVickar Haight, pastor of Christ Church, Peham Manor, which the Jones family, one of the daughters of whom married the heir, L. Kip Rhinelander, has attended for a generation, denied that the recent revelation of the racial origin of his parishioners, would affect their standing in his congregation, which is composed of the most exclusive "blue bloods" of Pelham Manor. In commenting on the Jones', the Rev. Malight stated: "There is no colorline in Christ's Church. I have recently noted that Geo. Jones, father of Mrs. Rhinelander, has been lax in his attendance, whereas, he used to be most faithful. But his grand-daughter, Alberta Brooks, is one of the brightest little girls in our Sunday school come. I believe in the brotherhood She and all of her folks are welcome. I believe in the brotherhood of man." Maxwell Gets Jail Sentence And $400 Fine Stephen L. Maxwell was sentenced to six months in jail and a fine of $400 on two counts and one of possession by Judge John F. Magee at the opening of the criminal docket in Federal Court Tuesday. Maxwell was arrested when a recent raid on his barber shop by prohibition agents resulted in their finding a quantity of liquor. --- Our Greeting HRISTMAS is the season when heart calleth unto heart. "Amidst the general call to happiness, the bustle of the spirits, and stir of the affections, which prevail at this period, what bosom can remain insensible?" said the poet. It is one day at least when a but little space for lodgmen people forget the things that upon the many things for when the spirit of cheer reach us all. Any unhappiness, any sense be sunk in contemplation or to so large a part of the world of our immediate world; Child and has remained la its sanctified ideals strengthen creating faith, hope and ch Then, let us make this Ch of regenerated feeling, of l us hang the holly and the surge of joy. In this spirit. A Merry (Copyright, 1924) Many Christmas On Calendar Many Christmas Activities Are On Calendar for the Holidays Many Christmas Activities Are On Calendar for the Holidays Christmas Bells are ringing in the air heralding the approach of our most popular birthday celebrated all over the world by rich and poor commemorating the birth of our Savior in Bethlehem. As the wise men journeyed from afar to bestow their gifts to Him, down through the ages the custom still prevails, the giving of gifts to loved ones and friends at Yule-tide. Filled with the spirit of happiness we show our merriment by celebrating in various ways. At the different homes Santa Claus will reign in all his glory; the kiddies will be up before dawn to see what is in their stockings, their eyes dancing and gleaming with happiness over Santa's visit. A number of St. Paulites have departed for other climes to spend Christmas with relatives, while many will entertain visitors in their homes. The cafes will be gay with dinner and supper parties until after the New Year. St. Paul, the Christmas City, is beautifully decorated with evergreen, holly and mistletoe. Lighted candles will burn in the windows on Christmas eve as the festivities begin. A gay holiday season this, with the calendar crowded with social events. Cato Temple will give their Grand Ball Monday evening, December 22, in Minneapolis. The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity initiating several Monday before their Dancing Party at Pioneer Hall. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is celebrating their second anniversary on this same date at the Y. W. C. A. Center. Christmas Day those peerless entertainers known as the Chauffeurs' Club, will be hosts at a Matinee Dance at Union Hall. A unique event which promises to eclipse all others will be the Costume Party to be given by the Alumni Bachelor Club, Christmas Night, Dec. 25th, at Yeoman Hall, Minneapolis. The dancers will present a pretty sight in their costumes of many lands. The Twin City Carnation Club, composed of Twin City Matrons, has chosen Friday evening, Dec. 26th for their first dancing party at Pioneer Hall. Arcadia Dancing Palace, Minneapolis, will be the scene of the sixteenth ball given by Fezzan Temple No. 26. A. E. A. O. N. M. S., Monday evening, uspicion, hate and gloom find ent in human breasts; when that worry and fix their minds which they may be thankful; exists in sufficient bounty to of the thorns of life, may of the joy which the day brings world, especially to the children for the day was born with a uglygly a festival of the young, phenied by childish purity, re- arity in their elders. Christmas purposeful; a season love, peace and good will. Let evergreen; let us promote the we wish you all Christmas THE PUBLISHERS Activities Are air for the Holidays Dec. 29th. Of course you know the Shriners are noted as entertainers and every one is assured of a good time. The Minnehaha Temple of Daughter Elks are giving their annual ball on Christmas Night at the Elks' Hall, in Minneapolis. These ladies never fail to look after the poor and needy, remembering them with substantial baskets of edibles for their Christmas dinner. The Everywoman Progressive Council will present its second Matinee Style Revue at Union Hall on New Year's Day for the benefit of its Scholarship Fund. Success is assured these sponsors of a worthy project. The Board of Management of the Y. W. C. A. Center will receive on New Year's Day at 598 W. Central Ave. Phyllis Wheatley House in Minneapolis will keep open house that same afternoon. Special programs have been arranged at all of the churches. Don't forget to attend some church during the holidays and thank the Lord for your health and strength and the blessings he has given you. A. H. "Plantation Days" At 7th St. Theatre "Plantation Days," sensational colored song and dance revue that made such a big hit here and all over the country last year, will be at the 7th St. Theatre, Minneapolis, during Christmas week, beginning Sunday, December 21st. The production numbers twenty-five performers; among them are such well known stars as Jones and Jones, the inimitable comedians; Scott, Allen and Lee; Farrell and Chadwick; Raymond Thomas, Harry Irons, Clifford Gomez and the famous Five Cracker Jacks. Wendell Talbert is the musical director. Plantation Days carries one of the fastest and speediest singing and dancing chorus on the road. The revue is in two scenes, elaborately mounted with various stage effects. The troupe carries a carload of scenery and costumes. This show will add much to the Twin Cities holiday amusement program. The Ames Lodge No. 104, I. B. P. O. E. W., will have their annual Christmas afternoon at their hall, 6th Ave. No. and Lyndale. ```markdown ``` MILL CITY BUSINESS MAN PROGRESSIVE PETER H. Mr. Martin Brown is a young, energetic and progressive business man. His past sixteen years as a resident has proven to be a marvelous record. Mr. Brown is organizer and business manager of the New Way Home Builders (contractors), with offices at 510 Kasota Bldg. He is looked upon as a leader among his people, both social and civic. Mr. Brown is a charter member of the Frederick Douglas Club, Inc., First Vice-Commander of Johnnie Baker Post of the American Legion, and also a member of the Minneapolis Civic and Commerce Association. At this writing Mr. Brown informs us that he contemplates spending his holiday vacation in the East. Gets Throat Cut In Gang Fight With Mexicans Almerique D. Barksdale, an employee at the State Capitol, was cut about the throat with a razor in a gang fight between colored men and Mexicans at State and Texas Streets late Sunday night. He was taken to his home. Alphonsio Morio, 152 State St., a Mexican, is held at Central Station in connection with the fray, and police are hunting another Mexican. SPECIAL PROGRAM TO BE FEATURED AT Y. W. C. A. The Christmas program for the Central Ave. Branch, Y. W. C. A., will be as follows: On Sunday, Dec. 21st, Special Vesper Service, "The Hanging of the Greens." Tuesday evening, Dec. 23rd, the first annual Christmas party will be given by the Industrial Committee on Girls' Work. Several poor children will be guests that evening. A Christmas playlet will be given in addition to aesthetic dancing numbers by the Misses Rachael James and Alice Joyce. On Friday afternoon the High School Girls' Club will entertain their mothers at an afternoon party. New Year's-Day the House Committee will be at home to the public. MOTHER GETS $17,000 FOR DROWNED HUSBAND Mrs. Ophelia Hare, 511 Lenox avenue has been awarded judgement for $17,000 by a jury before Judge Crain against the Clyde Steamship Co. for the loss of her husband, Raymond. Hare, who was cook on the steamship "Araphoe," was washed overboard on October 23, 1923, during a storm off the Barnegat Lighthouse. The steamship company, it is charged, failed to provide rope handrails about the hatch during the storm, thus being guilty of negligence. Hare it is said, was walking along the deck when a huge wave struck the ship and, in the absence of the hand rail, had no protection. His body was not recovered. Mrs. Hare is the mother of eight Mrs. Hare is the mother of eight children. Shop Every Week in the Bulletin- Appeal The Dependable Medium PRICE: FIVE CENTS POLICE ARREST WIDOW AT GRAVE OF SLAIN MAN POLICE ARREST WIDOW AT GRAVE OF SLAIN MAN Gun Found Containing Five Empty Cartridges Secreted in Sofa. Elmer Douglas, roomer at the home of the murdered George Kingston, 258 St. Anthony Ave., confessed Tuesday to police that he shot Kingston from ambush as the latter left his house on the way to work. Douglas in his confession implicated Mrs. Hortense Kingston, widow of the dead man, saying that he was her lover and that they planned to get the insurance of Kingston and that they had planned later to get married. According to the confession, Douglas and Mrs. Kingston obtained the revolver which Douglas used, from the room of Marshall Thompson, another roomer at the Kingston home. Both he and Mrs. Kingston, in the absence of Thompson, who is ill at the Ancker hospital, broke into his trunk and took the weapon which was used in the murder. Monday detectives found a revolver with five empty cartridges in it at the Kingston home, secreted in a sofa. The detectives, James Cook, Anthony Mrosczcak and James Mitchell, arrested Elmer Douglas. Six guns were found in his room. While George Kingston was being buried at Oakland cemetery, detectives arrested Hortense Kingston, his widow, as she stood at the grave. The arrest unnerved the widow and police were unable to question her. A. W. Holden, white, a roomer at the Kingston home, is also being held in connection with the affair. Mill City Fight Card Draws Big TwinCityCrowd Mill City Fight Card Draws Big TwinCityCrowd Spectators Thrilled With Boxing Bouts and Vaudeville Acts. Boxing fans of the two cities were given the opportunity of looking over the local crop of pugilists and near pugilists at the first amateur and vaudeville show under the auspices of the Twin City Athletic Club last Monday night at the Liberty Theater. There were five bouts on the program, the main go scheduled for four rounds between Bill Freeman of Minneapolis and Lawrence Tucker of St. Paul was awarded to Freeman on a foul in the third round after three rounds of fast and furious fighting that kept the large crowd on its feet yelling for its favorite. In the semi-windup "One Gone Dlekerson" completely outclassed Clifford Marity, "the pride of the North Side." At times "One Gone" hit Cliff so hard and often he didn't seem to know "what it was all about." Marity was game but entirely out of his class. Fred Kane and George Lewis put up a tame and disappointing exhibition. The judges called it a draw and the winner was determined by flipping a coin—Lewis won. Jackson Given Decision. Eddie Jackson was given the decision over Frankie Tanner who he pummelled all over the ring. Frank Lewis won the decision over George Gates in a tame three-round go. Two youngsters, George Ward and Henry Badley, put up an amusing bout. Badley was awarded the decision over Ward and he earned it. These bouts, while very interesting, proved that "moonshine" and boxing like oil and water won't mix. Page 2 The Northwestern Bulletin- Appeal 3012 Court Block Phone: Garfield 2075 St. Paul, Minnesota The Oldest Negro Newspaper in the Northwest. Established in 1885. Notice—Editors may use any non-copyrighted matter in this paper by giving The Bulletin-Apale credit for the same.—The Publisher. Advertising Rates Furnished on Application. Entered as second-class matter February 20, 1922, at the postoffice at St. Paul, Minn., under the Act of March 3, 1879. "Do the day's work"—Calvin Coolidge. YULETIDE GREETINGS PHONOGRAPH SALE Half Price and Less The story of the star of Bethlehem and the birth of the child, Jesus, the Christ, will be told throughout the Christian world in commemoration of that wonderful event next Wednesday, the 25th, inst. The coming of the Messiah, 1924 years ago, was the fulfillment of the prophecies of the holy men in early days and the answer to the prayers of the Israelites. It is the most important epoch in the world's history. The life and work of the Great Master are a beacon light of hope, in a world not fully emancipated from sin and darkness, signaling the dawn of the better day, when the effulgent rays of brightness will cover every shadow with its golden luminosity. The teachings of Jesus, His philosophy, His "sermon on the mount"—the logic and eloquence of which has never been equaled—His beautiful ethics of life, will be memorable to the end of time. Small wonder that we rejoice at this season and essay to practice His virtues. Jesus taught the "brotherhood of man and the Fatherhood of God." He was the Prince of Peace and, above all else, the Apostle of Love. In common with His followers we celebrate the great feast. It is a holy season, devoted to sacred rites and ceremonies by the Christian church. The word holiday is derived from the word holy and has become to be understood as a day or time for exemption from labor and given over to frolic and festivities. The Christian holiday is essentially a child's day, as the homage is in honor of the Christ child. It is the time for the commission of good deeds, forgetfulness of self and thoughtfulness of one another. Like with the wise men of old, the bearing of gifts, and the burning of incense on the altar of love, are in order. It costs but little to make a child happy, a mere bauble, a toy ever so simple, a doll, or something more practical. If we would ourselves be happy, the remedy is through making others happy. Let us not forget to comfort and help those that are unfortunate, the sick, the impoverished and the widows and orphans. In the South, before the war, the wealthy planter, whose hospitality was proverbial, laid much stress on the Christmas celebration. Preparation for the event began weeks in advance of the time. The best cooks were called to the assistance of the chief cook—some cook, too, she was—and the baking of pies and cakes would begin. Then would come such specialties as "possum and candied jams," beaten biscuits, roast turkey with cranberry sauce, etc. The faithful old butler with pride would polish the brass buttons of his bottle blue coat along with the Sheffield silverware. Fiddlers, the ablest to be found on the estate, would tune up the "G" string, ready to play "Old Dan Tucker," "Turkey in the Straw," or "Old Zip Coon," at a moment's notice. The house guests would remain throughout the week until after the New Year was ushered in. Nor did the master's magnanimity stop with the entertainment of his own guests, but extended to the quarters of his slaves. He thought of their welfare to the extent of large supplies of the good things to eat, while his good helpmate saw that each was remembered with a suitable present. With the ringing of banjoes, dancing, singing, eating and courting, the holidays were passed in merriment and joy. Many of our older readers may recall the days of their youth and the pastimes we refer to, even if at the time they were unable to realize the seriousness of slavery and what it really meant to them. It is a far cry from the plantation before the Civil War to the present day, yet it is a matter that will always have a place, when the story of the Negro is told. As a race, we were children, mentally then; education and moral improvement have developed us into normal minded men and women, able to bear our part in the responsibilities of a complex life. With each succeeding year the memory of our Savior grows more precious. Truly, the world is a beautiful becoming, it is more spiritual, a better place for mankind to live and express the Christ consciousness that is gradually enveloping him with its halo. The Bulletin-Appeal extends the wish for a Merry, Merry Christmas to all. "Peace on earth good will toward men." THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS Once a year we pause to dwell for a brief moment in the world of dreams. Once a year we forsake the stern business of earning a living in order to give ourselves up to the celebration of the birth of our Savior. It is true that the sacred character of Christmas has almost been destroyed by the crass materialism of gift trading. And except for the naive faith and unalloyed happiness of little children, Christmas for most of us would mean little more than surcease from our daily toil. But Christmas means more than the interchange of gifts. Christmas means more than bringing joy to the hearts of little children. Christmas is a festive tribute to the most unselfish figure in the history of the world, and Christmas should inspire us to reverent and profound retrospection. In this day of race hatred and bitterness—in this day of pitiless strife between labor and capital—in this day of feverish preparation for more destructive wars and conflicts, it would be well to think of that magic sentence which the angels sang to the listening shepherds on the hillsides of Galilee: "Peace on Earth—Good Will to Men." We regret to learn of the failure to raise the required $50,000 for the purchase of the proposed "Victory Hospital" for Negroes at Baltimore, Md., and the payment on the property of $25,000 has been withdrawn. We were in hope that the movement would meet with success and trust the project will not be abandoned altogether. Some of the leading white men of the Oriole City were on the committee backing it. Bishop Hurst was chairman of the Negro committee. THE BANK The Northwest's most modern and up-to-the-minute Shoe Repairing, Pressing, Tailoring, Dry Cleaning, Shoe Shining and Shoe Findings Establishment Mr. Jones, large of stature and physique, emerged from the Union station, grip in hand, looking the picture of prosperity. Indeed, he was prosperous; he had just arrived from the coast on the early morning train, with all sections filled, including the "drawing rooms." The passengers, for the most part, were tourists returning to their homes in the east to be with their folks for Christmas, and were naturally good natured and jolly. Mr. Jones entered into the spirit of the atmosphere and was agreeably accommodating whenever there was the least occasion for him to be of service. The passengers collected a substantial purse which was presented to Jones just before the train puffed into St. Paul. Mr. Jones, it is needless to say, was on "easy street," and at peace with the world. He felt more like Santa Claus than he least dreamed he would when he departed on this western trip a week before. It seemed good to Mr. Jones to be back in the Saintly City—good old St. Paul, where he made his home. Now he could buy his Christmas presents and "do his shopping early." But Mr. Jones was hungry—he was awful hungry; he did not realize how hungry he was until he left the overheated sleeping car, and encountered the sharp bracing cold of the sub-zero weather which added zest to Jones' appetite. The ice on the sidewalk made it dangerous for the pedestrian without rubbers and Sunday, Dec. 21st, Zion Presbyterian Church, Farrington and St. Anthony Aves., Rev. G. W. Camp, pastor, will have their first Christmas Pageant with special music by the choir. St. James' A. M. E. Church, Fuller and Jay Sts., sermon by the pastor, Rev. Wm. H. Griffin, special music by the choir. The following selections will be rendered: Adolphe Adams, "Holy Night," soioists and choir; "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," "Angels From the Realms of Glory," and "Silent Night." Miss Gladys Kemp, chorister. Special Christmas service, 5:00 A. M. The three choirs will render a Cantata in connection with Christmas exercises. Memorial Baptist, Rice St. and Fuller Ave., Rev. C. B. Burton, pastor, sermon on Sunday, Dec. 21st. Christmas service at 5:00 A. M., together with Christmas exercises by the children. St. Phillip's Episcopal, Aurora Ave. and Mackublin St., Rev. A. H. Leal. 339 Jones left his arctics at Seattle. Mr. Jones was cautious, perhaps too cautious, he walked like he was treading on a case of eggs. However, the inevitable happened, as it always happens, and Mr. Jones' feet went into the air while his head struck the ice concrete walk with a thud. Jones saw stars and was hearing the robins sing when assisted from his undignified position by one of the "red cap" porters. The "red cap" said, "I hope you didn't hurt your pusson, Mr. Jones." The portly and less pompous one still half dazed by the fall, replied with asperity, "Possum, possum, did you say? Don't you mention any possum to me or you'll have me to fight." As Mr. Jones sauntered down the street he was heard to mumble to himself: "That boy sure said something when he mentioned that possum business; I wonder where I could buy a nice fat rascal of a possum in this town? I heard my old lady say not long ago that she hadn't had a bit of possum since she left her home in Georgia. Well, if I can't find any of that meat here, I'll send five dollars down to Cousin Zeke, who still lives on our old place at Pulaski, Tennessee, and he'll have it here in time for the Christmas dinner. Won't that make a hit with my honey? I'll tell the world it will. I surely like to please my wife, especially around Christmas time." Mr. Jones had an idea. tad, rector, will have a special service on Christmas Eve., at which time Holy Communion will be administered, and special music by the choir, assisted by local talent, will be rendered. On Sunday, Dec. 28th, at 4:00 .P M., there will be a children's service. Pilgrim Baptist Church, Cedar St. and Summit Ave., Sunday, Dec. 21st, sermon by the pastor, Rev. L. W. Harris, "The Christmas Message that Brings Life to All." The following musical program will be rendered by the choir at the morning service: "Glory to God," Mrs. Rhodes, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Hall and Choir; soprano solo, Mrs. Freda Harris; "Angels Chorus," ladies' sextette; contralto solo, Mrs. H. Hall; Chant, Choir; sermon, pastor, Rev. L. W. Harris; offertory, soprano solo, Mrs. M. Rhodes. "Anthem," "Wonderful Councilor," Choir; benediction, Mr. A. V. Hall, chorister, Mrs. H. Hall, organist. SUPPLEMENT TO THE NORTHWESTERN BULLETIN-APPEAL JACOB F. WHEATON OF MARYLAND TOWN DIES Jacob Wheaton, father of W. J. Wheaton of San Francisco and the late J. Frank Wheaton of New York and uncle to Horace F. Wheaton of Los Angeles, died at his home at Hagerstown, Maryland. He was born in 1883 on the 14th of February at Middletown in Maryland near his late home. He served with the 54th Massachusetts Regiment during the Civil war and with the late Sergeant Carney of Boston. was at all times among the notable figures at the Grand Army meetings, which he attended yearly. During the time of the Under Ground Railroad, his home, which was nine miles from the state line of Pennsylvania, was the last station from which slave refugees made the dash for freedom. Up until the date of his death he kept in touch with affairs and cast his vote on election day. For forty years, as bailiff, he was in charge of the sessions of the Washington county grand jury and signal honors were shown at his funeral by public and private citizens whose respect he commanded. J. Frank Wheaton was a former resident of St. Paul; later he established a home there. A few years ago he was found dead having committed suicide by inhaling gas. He was prominent in fraternal circles. AMES LODGE NO.106, ELECTION OF OFFICERS Mr. James Tooley, Exalted Ruler; Edward S. Boyd, Esteemed Leading Knight; John Summer, Lecturing Knight; Henry Keeys, Loyal Knight; Carl Cockrell, Recording Secretary; Wirth Jones, Esquire; Ross Hamilton, Tyler; Humphrey Irvin, Guard; Gus Brooks, Trustee. The concert given by the Urban League at the West Side Neighborhood House on last Friday evening under the direction of Mrs. Mae B. Mason, was quite enjoyable. The following persons appeared on the program: Misses Eula Belle Moore, May L. B. Graves, Leantha Carter, Madame Mae B. Mason, and Messrs. Chas, iller and E. A. Carter. Major Julius B. Ramsey, Field Secretary for Tuskegee Institute, was the honor guest at a five-course dinner last Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson. Mr. Johnson and Major Ramsey were at Tuskegee during the early life of that institution. ALL THE BOYS TIMES AND A PROSPEROUS YEAR WILLIAMS WILLIARD PARLOR 560 ST. ANTHONY AVE. The Sigma Phi Alpha Fraternity was the Sunday dinner host of Mr. William Lauder of Saint Paul, and Mr. James D. Buscher, director of the Chicago orchestra. The pledges of the Browning society gave a program in the society room at the regular Monday evening at 7 o'clock. The life and poems of Elizabeth Barrett Browning were discussed. Dr. LeRoy Arnold has agreed to permit one of his lectures "New York Life in Recent Fiction" to be broadcast by WEAF of New York City. This lecture will be given January 5, at the Academic theatre from 315-4:15 Central time. Dr. Arnold is leaving the last of this month for New York. He will lecture at Columbia and the Brooklyn Institute on "The Literature of Today." "Broadway Plays Today" will be his lecture for the College Womens' Club of Milwaukee, the Saturday before he returns, which will be about the middle of January. This lecture will be repeated at Minneapolis after his return. To discourage marriage among students, Baylor University has adopted the rule that any undergraduate who marries, must leave the university and not return for a period of one year. Twenty members of the University YOU WILL FIND MANY BEAUTIFUL GIFTS FOR MEN AT WARNER & CO. 507 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis Exide BATTERIES BARRETT BATTERY CO. 164 W. 6th St. Cedar 7692 Greetings o Best Wishes fo New Compline S. Brand THE UNIVERSITY BAND BEAUTIFUL MEN CO. avenue s DE ES MARY CO. 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Of the Season For a Prosperous Year ents of the Coal Co. amond As You y Your Home We like to feel that with over thirty-five years of conscientious service to the citizens of this community we have found a place in their hearts entitling us to express a close friendship greeting,—and to them we extend our heartiest wish for a very merry Christmas and joy throughout the coming year. The Golden Rule This Gift for the There should be Christmas with be gifts of lasting When you play them gifts that will go by; start them opening a savings strong national ba this Christmas for the Young Folk here should be toys, of course; it Christmas without them, but also, the s of lasting value. when you play Santa to your young friend gifts that will increase in value as start them early on the paths of T ing a savings account in their nam national bank. 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DYER & BRO. 21-27 West Fifth Street Christmas ing Folk course; it wouldn't also, there should young friends, give value as the years paths of Thrift by heir name in this Bank Paul Between 4th and 5th on Jackson Humble Man, Genius of Science, Says God Is His Wonder Worker H Dr. George W. Carver, Famed Scientist, Who Born a Slave and Traded for a Horse, Attributes His Genius to "Divine Revelation." Dr. George W. Carver, Famed Scientist, Who Born a Slave and Traded for a Horse, Attributes His Genius to "Divine Revelation." New York, Dec. 18.—"Thou madest man to have dominion over the works of Thy hand; Thou hast put all things beneath his feet." It is to this passage from the Psalms that Dr. George W. Carver turns in seeking an explanation for the miracles of chemistry and botany which have won him a fellowship in the Royal society of Great Britain—one of the highest scientific honors. For "divine revelation," and not exact science, has guided his hand declares the noted scientist who, through his triumphs in plant chemistry at Tuskegee Institute takes on the laurels of a modern Ceres. Wherever formula rules the laboratory this announcement will become the basis of long debate; and it will spread to the metaphysical-minded, the mystics, the transcendentalists, the schools of philosophy and of the occult. This is not presumed to be an era of "divine revelation," and associated with "sound science" it would be presumed most illogical. Yet, listen to the mild-voiced, humble genius; this one-time slave, once traded for a race horse: "There is nothing I can explain. I reach out my hand and there it is. The thing I am about to do always comes to me. I do not have to grope. I have never had to. The method has always been revealed to me. There comes suddenly the inspiration to create something—I reach out my hand and there it is. The thing is done. And it is right." There is a pause—"Without God to draw aside the curtains I would be helpless." In his same humble fashion did he greet the scientific world when he had achieved that which men had sought for a thousand years and more—the process by which the color of Egyptian blue is produced. It is this color that adorned the grave of Tut-ankh-amen and which men thought never could be reproduced again. Dr. Carver dug into the clay of Georgia, went into his laboratory and came out with the long-lost color. "God made the clay in the hills," he said simply. "He made it in Egypt and in all the world. Why should it not be permanent? It has been there for centuries—unchanged. All I do is to compound what God made for man's use and delight." It is from the soil that Dr. Carver has worked all his wonders—the soil of his native south, with its goobers and yams. From the humble peanut he has produced nearly 200 products; from the sweet potato he has produced 100 products, while dyes from the soil and a hundred and one other discoveries ranging from rubber to healing medicines, have come from his laboratory. His life in itself is an amazing drama. He was born a slave of slave parents in Missouri. It was the farm of Moses Carver and, like all slaves, he took the name of his master. He has never known either his family name or the fate of his mother, who was seized in a raid of maudrauders. His master sent a rescuing party. He was found and rebound for a $400 race horse. Like Booker Washington he had but one book—an old blue-backed speller. From what he learned in this he started his battle for an education. When he went north to Kansas and freedom, worked in a laundry and made his way Schuneman Evans THE STORE of the CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Sixth at Wabasha St. Paul MEN— Give her the hose she'd sele- lect her- self. Hosiery is sure to please her—mother, wife, daugh- ter. Full-fashioned silk hose, heavy quality, lisle tops and feet, black only.....$2.35 We wrap 'em for you—red string, tissue paper and all the fixings—enclose your card, too! Schuneman's Hosiery—main floor. through Iowa university to a masters' degree. Attracting the attention of Booker Washington he was sent to Tuskegee Institute as a professor of experimental chemistry. Many efforts have been made to tempt him away. Thomas Edison offered him a presidential salary to come to his laboratories, but the "black worker of white magic" humbly shook his head and decided to work among his fellows. This, he thinks, is his mission. To this day no book goes into his laboratory. He has merely "to reach out his hand and there it is." The method comes to him; the formula—everything. Uncanny—? So it may seem to some. But not to this genius, who is entitled to an "FRS" after his name and may wear the American Spingarn medal, as a reward for great research and discovery. To him "Gods draws aside the curtain" and he will never be without an inspiration. PENNSYLVANIA COLORED COMMITTEE WOMAN DIES Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 12.—Mrs. Margaret Corbett, 1941 Bainbridge street, perhaps one of the most active colored women in politics in this city, passed away at her late home on Monday evening. Mrs. Corbett was state committeewoman, having the distinction perhaps of being the first colored woman to be so honored. Mrs. Corbett was widely known throughout the east because of her political activities, and was well liked. Funeral services, which were largely attended, were held at her late home. SUPPLEMENT TO THE NORTHWESTERN BULLETIN-APPEAL Annual Election of Frat Orders Held This Week Perfect Ashler Lodge No. 4, Masons, elected the following officers at their annual election Tuesday evening: Chas. C. Doty, W. Master; George L. Hoage, Jr., Senior Warden; John M. Culver, Junior Warden; John H. Hickman, Jr., Secretary, and L. A. Melker, Treasurer. One hundred and forty-eight members are enrolled at the present time. Household of Ruth No. 4671, G. U. O. O. F., at their annual election held Dec. 9th, elected Mrs. Clothilde Harris, M. N. G.; Mrs. Fannie Lynn, R. N. G.; Mrs. Mabel Harris, N. G.; Mrs. Mildred Johnson, Recorder; Mrs. Mary Love, Treasurer; Mrs. Ovetta Sayles, Prelate; Benj. Baker, Counsellor; Mrs. Cassie Melker, Mrs. Anna Davis and Mrs. Mary Wilson, trustees; Mrs. Sarah Walker, Chamberlain; Mrs. Gerttrude Rowan, Shepherd; Mrs. Clyster McConnell, Usher; Mrs. Mabel Lee, R. J. S.; Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson, L. F. S.; Mrs. Lezar Claibourne, R. S. S.; Mrs. Natalie Johnson, L. S. S. Corinthian Temple No. 132, S. M. T., held their annual election Monday evening, Dec. 8th. Mrs. Bessie Roberts was elected Worthy Princess; Mrs. Lezar Claibourne, Vice-President; Mrs. Naomi Thomas, Financial Secretary; Mrs. Ella Alice Jackson, Treasurer; Mrs. Maggie Williams, Chairman, Trustee Board; Mrs. Ida Adams, Chairman, Sick Committee; Mrs. Martha Clayton, Joshua; Mrs. Mattie A. King, Senior Marshal; Mrs. Susan Davis, Junior Marshal; Mrs. Katie Lyons, Zilla; Mrs. Mabel Harris, Outside Doorkeeper; Mrs. Cynthia Morgan, Chaplain; Mrs. Addie Jackson, Pilot. The following officers were elected at the regular meeting of the Daughter Elks of Como Temple last Wednesday evening: Mrs. Alice Jackson, Daughter Ruler; Mrs. Mattie King, Assistant Daughter Ruler; Mrs. Naomi Thomas, Financial Secretary; Mrs. Jean Mundy, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Emma Bush, Treasurer; Mrs. Sophronia Smith, Chaplain; Mrs. Mae B. Mason, Organist; Miss Gladys Smith and Mrs. Jennie Thompson, Doorkeepers; Mrs. Susie Davis and Mrs. Laura Claibourne, Trustees; Mesdames Nellie McCullough and Thompson were guests of the order. Mrs. Natalie Johnson, former Daughter Ruler, has been appointed Grand Traveling Deputy by the Grand Daughter Ruler of Daughter Elks. Somebody Wuz Sayin' That Christmas is coming. That Dad sure knows its coming. That we wish "Bojangles" Sissle and Blake or Florence Mills would head this way. That all of the sisters are wondering what to give "so-and-so" and worrying about what "so-and-so" is going to give them for Christmas. That to tell the truth it really is to a certain extent below the Mason and Dixon. That even in the Twin Cities we could afford two such "live" branches of that kind of an insurance Co. That Maizie had better quit flirting with that fellow or he will take it seriously. No, Maizie isn't married. 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Lyles of the Lyles Mortuary Chapel. You can't afford to miss the Matinee Dance given on Christmas Day by the Chauffeurs' Club at Union Hall. Everybody will be there. The most novel and beautiful calendar issued by one of our group at the present time is a greeting and calendar combined which bears the compliments of Dr. and Mrs. Earl S. Weber. The Bulletin-Appeal acknowledges receipt of same for which we are very grateful. Mr. and Mrs. J. Gaskins of Decatur St. will leave on Dec. 23rd to spend Christmas in Chicago. They expect to return to St. Paul in March. Mrs. Ellen Walker accompanied her sister, Mrs. George Ttate, to Chicago, Ill., Sunday evening. Mrs. Walker will remain until after the holidays. Mrs. Tate was present at the funeral of her late sister, Mrs. Beatrice Sparks. Mrs. Edmund M. Hill, 1373 University Ave., was called to St. Louis, Mo., on account of the death of her brother, Robert B. Eaton, veteran railroad man who has been employed by the Pullman Company for forty years. Mr. Eaton died at his home, 1814 Whittier St., Sunday, Dec. 14th, at 12:05 high noon. Mrs. Hill left Monday evening at 7:40 over the Burlington R. R. We wish to thank one of our first and faithful advertisers, Mr. Paul Manteuffel, 436 N. Dale St., for a beautiful Art Calendar. Calendars are a great necessity in a newspaper office, where it is absolutely essential to have your dates right. Mrs. Babe Hannon is entertaining nightly at the Blue Goose Cafe, 256 Rondo St., furnishing the best in music, the latest in syncopation. The officers of Pioneer Hall Association have installed a telephone in their hall, 588 Rondo St. The number is Elkhurst 5158. The Charles Young Auxiliary, which was recently organized, held their first meeting Wednesday evening at the Old Capitol. All near relatives of Spanish War Veterans are urged to become members. Mr. S. E. Hall, our popular torsorial artist, who has been secretary-treasurer of the Master Barbers' Association for the past two years, was elected vice-president of the organization. The meeting was held on last Monday evening in the Oppenheim building. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Johnson of Seattle, Wash., are in the city for a few days en route to Kansas City, Mo. They were entertained at dinner on Thursday by Mr. A. A. Cole of Winnipeg, Canada, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry High. They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Wilson, 687 St. Anthony Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cotton have moved from 670 W. Central Ave. to their new home on N. St. Albans St., which was recently built by them. Mrs. Julia Billups left on Sunday for La Folia, Cal., where she will remain until spring. Miss Martha Bradley, 934 St. Anthony Ave., who has been at Ancker Hospital for the past four weeks with a severe attack of rheumatism, returned home Monday and is rapidly improving. Wait for the Matinee Style Revue to be given by the Everywoman Progressive Council, New Year's afternoon, at Union Hall. Stevens' Orchestra with Sidney Williams at the piano. Dr. John R. French left Friday for Chicago, Ill., where he will reside permanently. Abner S. Tunstall of Omaha, Neb., is in the city visiting his sister, Mrs. L. Davis, 302 St. Anthony Ave. There will also be a Christmas party for children and grown-ups at the West Side Neighborhood House on Tuesday, Dec. 30th, at 8:00 P. M. All mothers, children and friends are urged to be present. Each child will be given a present. Eta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority of the University of Minnesota will be royally entertained Monday evening, Dec. 22nd, at a dinner party given at the Y. W. C. A. Center. The affair will commemorate the second anniversary of the chapter. The members of the Sorority, the Pledges and their company are the guests. The decorations will be suggestive of the Yule-tide season. Covers will be laid for thirty-two guests. Just after the New Year has been ushered in The Sorority, assisted by the Pledges, will give a Breakfast Dance at Pioneer Hall, Thursday, Jan. 1st. The hours are from 12:30 to 6:30. Breakfast will be served in the morning. Miss Helen Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Madison Jackson of Prospect Park, has been chosen Valedictorian of her class. Miss Jackson will enter the University of Minnesota in January. MINNEAPOLIS All of the Minneapolis churches will have special Christmas morning services. Don't fail to attend some church Christmas morning. Mr. John Herbert Clack, postoffice employee, was recently quietly married to Miss Grace Novella Russell of Bemidji. The Clacks reside at 704 Humboldt Ave. No. A nice Christmas present to any one would be a subscription to some colored magazine, newspaper or a membership in the N. A. A. C. P. Mrs. Lucius Stewart, 704 Humboldt Ave. No., will leave in a few days for Hot Springs, Ark., to spend the holidays with relatives. Charles Reid, the high school football find, from all appearances has made the Central high basketball team. He played in a practice game Wednesday and was high point scorer of the game. The Twin City Missionary Alliance held its monthly meeting Tuesday, Dec. 16th, at the home of Mrs. Belle Glover, 3740 4th Ave. So., after a splendid session. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: The president, Mrs. Florence L. Duckett, and secretary, Mrs. Mary Williams, were elected to serve their third year; Mrs. Anna Battle, vice president; Miss Ethel Batzell, assistant secretary, and Bennie Vivian, treasurer. The January meeting will be held the third Tuesday at Phyllis Wheatley House. Wayman Mission will be hostess. The Minnehaha Temple No. 129, Daughter Elks, will give a big Christmas Ball at the Elk's Hall, 6th ave. North and Lyndale, Christmas night, Thursday December 25th. Everybody will be there.—Adv. The Wayman Home Circle have suspended meetings until Jan. 6th. suspended meetings until last The Silver Leaf Club Dance was postponed, date to be announced later. Mr. Charles Maupin, 3845 Clinton Ave., is in St. Mary's Hospital and will be pleased to see his many friends. Mrs. George W. Davis and son Paul, 2834 12th Ave. So., will leave Saturday for Memphis, Tenn., for a month's visit with relatives of Mrs. Davis and Mrs. John C. Claybrook. Little Miss Gwendolyn Redd, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Redd, 3235 Aldrich Ave. So., is ill at her home with scarlet fever. Mrs. Frank Terry, 3812 1st Ave. So., entertained the Twin City Matrons' Club Wednesday afternoon. The Social Workers' Club met on Wednesday evening at the Phyllis Wheatley House. They are planning a luncheon to be given on Monday, Dec. 29th, at 1:00 P. M., at the same place. MINNEAPOLIS FORUM WILL MEET SUNDAY The Minneapolis Sunday Forum will present its members and friends with another excellent program on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 21st. The program will be given by the Juvenile and Adult Studio of Public Speaking and Dramatic Art, directed by Mrs. M. H. Mosley Withers. The following young people will participate: Misses Vesta Marie Mosely, Gladys Gillam, Mary McCann, Cecil Phillips and Dorothy Pittman. The Forum meets at 3:30 P. M. at the Elks' Hall, 6th Ave. No. and Lyndale. Visitors are always welcomed. Mrs. Katherine L. Smith, Chairman Program Committee. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY WILL SERVE TEA On Dec. 31st, New Year's Eve, from 2 to 6, The Phyllis Wheatley Settlement House will have open house. The public is cordially invited. Music by some of the best musical artists of the Twin Cities will be a feature, also valuable souvenirs will be given away. Come and bring your friends. THE NORTHWESTERN-BULLEIN APPEAL COAL CORP THAT'S ALL THE For Prompt ALBERT JOHN Main 8383 Three I wish to send wishes A Very M and Happy and New Tuskegee-Hampton Receive Big Benefit From Millionaires Chicago, Dec. 12.—Tuskegee and Hampton institutes, schools for Negroes, will benefit from the good samaritanism of white business men who have come to the rescue of a Negro insurance company, when the rehabilitation of the company is complete. This was explained today by Julius Rosenwald, Chicago philanthropist, who, with Clarence H. Kelsey and another New Yorker, is providing $500,000 needed to take the Standard Life Insurance company of Atlanta, Ga., headed by German E. Perry, out of the hands of white money lenders. Rosenwald, who has given liberally to Negro institutions, furnished half the funds. "It is the intention of those who have come to the rescue of the company," he said, "to arrange for an agreement with the stockholders, when the company is in condition, that a control of the stock be vested in a trustee to prevent a recurrence of conditions such as exist now. The agreement would provide further that the income of one-third of the stock be contributed to Tuskegee institute and to Hampton institute, the two largest normal and industrial schools for Negroes in the country. Paul J. M. Plumbing and 436 North Dale Street Residence Phone Dale 7030 Wonderful X At Special Price 1500 Shirts, all sizes 2000 Silk Ties, special CLOTHING, SHOES, HAIR WEIL FOY 433-85 Wabasha Street, Near 70 Open Evenings to 9 o'clock Think Before Piano, Phono If You Want Both Qu Easy Terms Son Columbia, Vio Okeh, Brunswick, Colum Pianos From $125 Up Ware Neutrody Lehnerts Pian 14 Years of R 525 Wabasha Street Open Evenings Since the house has at- "Several months ago Dr. R. R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee institute, brought to my attention the fact that a large and successful insurance company, organized and conducted by and for Negroes, with thousands of policyholders, while solvent, was in financial difficulty. He said that unless some one came to the rescue, white money lenders would take possession and the stockholders would lose all and the policyholders a large part of what they had put in. "Upon investigation, I found that the company might be saved if taken out of the hands of the money lenders, and the subsidiary companies in which the insurance company had invested its funds were liquidated. "Mr. Kelsey also became interested, and he and I, with a number of New York friends, agreed to furnish the funds necessary." ROLAND HAYES' INCOME LAST YEAR, $100,000 New York, Dec. 12.—The earnings of the eminent Negro, singer, Roland Hayes, for the year of 1923 are reparted to have amounted to $100,-000, an amount which a race singer has never before approximated. Perhaps the greatest portion of his earnings was made in Europe, where the artist gained a high recognition in music circles. This year the unusual demand for the popular singer is sure to boost his annual income. Many persons wonder at the accomplishments of Mr. Hayes, when they recollect the time that they could hear him for twenty-five cents a piece. RHINELANDERS TOGETHER AND HAPPY. REPORT New York, Dec. 12.—Since the Rhinelander marriage case has attracted so much public attention, the press has been intently concerned with it. The report that the two have separated, however at the time this article was written, could not be given any substantial proof. It is said that much antagonism has been evident among the certain white organizations, and that the Klan has gone so far as to threaten bodily harm in the event that the two do not separate. The numerous accounts that have been circulating concerning the pending divorce of the Rhinelanders was declared untrue by the mother and sister of the bride, Mrs. Geo. Jones and Mrs. Alberta Miller. Samuel Swinburn admitted that young Rhinelander's parents were endeavoring to have the marriage annuled, but that nevertheless, the two were still together and decidedly happy, though their whereabouts is being kept a secret. We wish to thank our many friends for the words and deeds of sympathy and kindnesses shown us during the illness and death of our beloved mother and grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Johnson. 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Open Evenings to 9 o'clock Until Christmas Think Before Buying Your Piano,Phonograph,Radio If You Want Both Quality and Price See Us Easy Terms If Desired DeLux Orchestra Gains Popularity The De Lux Orchestra, composed of young men, which was organized last August, is galancing popularity in musical circles. They have been engaged on different occasions to play at Union Hall for dances. During the Legion convention they contributed their services gratuitously to a large social affair given by the Leslie Lawrence Post and Auxiliary. It is hoped that these young men will be able to perfect a permanent organization as heretofore St. Paul has had to secure Minneapolis music. The personnel of the orchestra includes S. Duke, pianiste; James Jones, trombonist; P. Ousley, trap drummer; Benjamin Penn, director and cornetist, and Bernard Curry, saxophonist. 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He probably is the first, if not the only, black member of the masonic fraternity to receive recognition as a "brother" from a Southern white mason. David Wells was born a slave in Virginia at the beginning of the last century. He learned the trade of carpentry which he followed successfully. Being industrious and thrifty he bought his freedom. Thereafter settling at Philadelphia and acquired a fair education by attending night school. While a resident of the Quaker City he was made a mason by the first Negro lodge that was established in the United States. This lodge was set up by white masons from Scotland and England, with proper authority, and received its charter direct from the mother country, under whose jurisdiction it functioned. It was the beginning of Negro Free Masonry in America. Being studious and possessing a resonant voice and oratorial ability, he was in time made master of his lodge. The Ohio and Mississippi river steamboats were in the hey-day of their glory, operating with heavy traffic from Louisville to New Orleans, principally while the small craft plied between cities of not far distance. These floating palaces offered lucrative employment to educated Negroes, as steward, barber, porter, etc. To be steward of one of the large river steamers was a position of importance and not a little responsibility. Travel in those days had to be by boat, there were no railroads. "Uncle Davy" found a berth on one of the boats between Louisville and southern ports. After war was declared between the states the Union army established a blockade which ended river transportation other than in the interest of the government. "Uncle Urges Churches to Use Newspaper 'Ad' Space Washington, D. C., Dec. 5. The ad column of the newspaper is the latest method for religious campaigning. In a campaign to "call people to the church," the commission of Evangelism of the Federal Council of Churches urged newspaper advertising by churches throughout the country. Co-operation by business offices of newspapers to make the advertising effective has been asked by the church organization. The advertising will be placed by churches or church organizations and will be in addition to church items printed in news columns. Dr. Charles L. Gatchell, secretary of the commission, explained that since "news columns cannot as a rule carry the straight gospel message," its place is in the advertising columns. "In this way," he said, the church can reach the people who enter the church." "There are the people, many of them friendly to the church, but indifferent, that we want to reach in this campaign," he added. "This has never realized the wonderful opportunity of the advertising columns. Too often it has been satisfied with using them for mere announcements of service though this has its place and is worth while, the church must realize its greater task of using advertising for the sake of salvation." BAPTIST CHURCH HOLDS MOCK CONVENTION Pilgrim Baptist Church held a Mock Convention on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings. An attendance contest between the young people, women and men of the church was held in connection with a financial rally, which brought in about $400.00 to the church. The contestant having the smallest attendance is to serve dinner to the one having the largest attendance, so that the men of the church are to serve the ladies and the young people with a dinner in the near future. On Tuesday evening the program was quite unique. Participants on the program representing delegate pastors from different states. Rev. Huron J. Shelton, Sr., Rev. Tomothy Howard, Rev. S. E. Hall, Rev. Dr. V. D. Turner gave talks on different subjects relative to church work. Mr. W. E. Shackleford, composer of some note, read two numbers which were very entertaining. On Monday, Dec. 29th, the Ivy Leafe Pledge Club entertains at a Buffet Luncheon and Dansant at the home of Miss Lucille Howell, 941 Rondo St. Davy" attached himself to the navy, it was before Negroes could join either service, the navy or army, and found employment on supply steamers and gun-boats. It was while attempting to run a blockade through the confederate lines on the Tennessee see river, near Clarksville, with provisions and ammunition bound for Nashville and consigned to the order of Gen. Joseph Hooker—"Fighting Joe"—the steamer "Rose Hite" was fired on, brought to a stop and forced to surrender by Quantrell, the famous guerrilla chieftain. The boat was confiscated, or held until ownership could be determined. The captives taken before the guerrilla chief were questioned and commanded to be shot. Quantrell gave no quarter to his victims or did he ask any for himself. At Lawrence, Kan., the year before he caused to be shot nearly two hundred captives. When "Ucle Davy" appeared before the chief, he was a masonic sign which was immediately recognized by the latter. William Quantrell, himself a learned mason, ordered the prisoner to be brought forward, believing him to be an imposter who may by chance have gained some knowledge of the mysteries of the order. Dismissing the guard, he retired with the Negro behind a clump of brush where he subjected him to rigid examination. After being convinced that "Ucle David" was a full-fledged mason, Quantrell spared his life, gave him his freedom and supplied him with a pass through the confederate lines, with whom he sympathized, in addition to a purse of money to carry him to his home at Louisville. It was a complete surprise to the Missourian, and the first time, if not the last, he ever encountered a Negro possessing the secrets of true masonry. Quantrell was outwitted and killed a few months after this occurrence, while on a raid in Kentucky. "Ucle Davy" entered into rest at his home, Louisville, Ky., about forty years ago, mourned and loved by white and black. (The facts contained in this story are true). —EDITOR. SHOPPING TIPS Minneapolis Christmas shoppers should look over our advertising columns before purchasing their Christmas gifts. For wearing apparel you might pay Askin and Marine, 328 Nicollet Ave., a visit; Warner & Co., at 507 Hennepin Ave., have a nice line of men's wear; you may buy the best of jewelry for gifts at Goodman's, 505 Hennepin Ave., cash or credit. If you intend to surprise the wife by making her a present of a piano or phonograph take a tip from me and visit the Cammack Piano Co. at 728 Marguette Ave. For that Christmas dinner you can find the best at Our Economy Market, 810 6th Ave. North; Wm. Allen, 624 Lyndale Ave. North, or the Sanitary Market, 627 Lyndale Ave. North. If you want to get dolled up for the holidays, your hair cut, a shave, or the girl or wife wants her hair bobbed, W. B. Williams Barber Shop, at 602 Lyndale Ave., is always at your service. To recreation and amusement seekers we recommend for pool and billiard players the Keystone Pocket Billiard Parlor, 1313 Washington Ave. So. The Gayety Theatre provides good, snappy entertainment for everybody, and I know you are not going to miss "Plantation Days" at the Seventh Street, Christmas week. C. E. N. POPULAR MAN ENGAGES IN BILLIARD BUSINESS A first-class pool and billiard parlor has been opened by Mr. J. Williams at 560 St. Anthony Ave. Three brand new tables are at the service of all gentlemen who wish to spend a pleasant time in a pleasant place during the long winter evenings. Mr. Williams has resided here for a number of years and has acquired a large circle of friends who will be pleased to know of his advent into the business world. At a meeting of Gopher Lodge No. 105, held on Wednesday, Dec. 10th, the following officers were elected: Dr. L. R. Hill, Exalted Ruler; Mr. Burt Ellis, Esteemed Loyal Knight; Mr. W. B. Walker, Esteemed Leading Knight; Mr. George Eaton, Lecturing Knight; Mr. George R. Manning, Esquire; Mr. Edward Thomas, Tyler; Mr. Dixon Wood, Inner Guard; Mr. A. J. Todd and Mr. C. H. Miller, Secretary and Treasurer, respectively, still remain in office. Bishop M. W. Clair will fill the pulpit at Camphor Memorial M. E. Church, 13th and Broadway on Sunday, Dec. 21st. THE NORTHWESTERN-BULLETIN APPEAL 'MESSAGE TO GARCIA' INVOLVED $5,000,000 Ohio Veteran's Heroic Adventure During War. Pomeroy, Ohio.—Thanks to a facile pen, the man who "carried the message to Garcia" is known wherever the English language is spoken. How much different the fame of John Wolf of Pomeroy who carried "a message to Garcia" when Garcia was running around in knee pants. One gloomy day in February, 1864, Wolf—he was Corporal Wolf then—sat in his tent cleaning his accoutrements when his captain, Barlow Curtis, opened the flap and entered. Corporal Wolf sprang to his feet, clicked his heels together and saluted. This was at Cumberland, Md. "You will report at my quarters at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning," said the captain. The day before, there had been a consultation among the officers of the English corps, Union forces, as to the best way to get a certain trunk from Cumberland to Harper's Ferry, 95 miles. A paymaster in charge of an armed escort was considered to be too risky. The very show of force would be notice to the enemy, skulking in the mountains, that a fat prize was awaiting the taking. Captain Curtis was present. Plans Are Discarded. After all the plans of the officers higher up had been discussed and discarded, he said: "Gentlemen, I have a man in my company who can deliver that trunk single-handed and alone. John Wolf can take it through where a whole company would fail." He detailed his plans and the others agreed with him. That was the cause of the visit to the corporal's tent. At seven o'clock, the morning appointed, the young soldier stood in front of the captain's quarters. The captain dragged out a trunk and said: "Corporal, you will take this trunk aboard a train, which will leave here in a few minutes, and deliver it to the hotel in Harper's Ferry. Better keep a sharp eye on the trunk, and get a receipt for it. Report to me when you return." The corporal picked up the trunk, devoid of label or address, placed it on his shoulder and walked toward the station. He had no written orders, not a scrap of paper in his pockets to identify him and not a weapon except a small revolver in a blouse pocket. He boarded a Baltimore & Ohio train of four coaches, dumped his trunk into a corner and sat on it. He wore his uniform and was in appearance an ordinary soldier going somewhere with an old trunk. His starting point and destination were within the federal lines at that time, so he needed no pass. The mountains and rugged scenery slowly unrolled. He pretended to be absorbed in looking out the window. He had not been told what was in the trunk, but he knew that 70,000 soldiers were encamped thereabouts. They had not been paid for six months, and the man to whom he was to deliver the trunk was a government paymaster. When the train drew into Harper's Ferry, shortly before noon, he again picked up the trunk and again placed it on his shoulder, walked two blocks and dropped it on the floor of the room of the paymaster, who seemed to be in nowise surprised at the appearance of the trunk, which was old, worn and rusty and looked much like it had been pulled out of a scrapheap. The paymaster scratched off a receipt for "one trunk and contents," handed it to the corporal, who saluted and retired. He returned to Cumberland, reached camp at eleven o'clock that night, and the next morning reported to company headquarters, saluted his captain, exhibited his receipt for the safe delivery of the trunk. Captain Curtis grinned. "Corporal, do you know what was in that trunk?" he asked. "I suspect I do," the "non com" admitted. "Just $3,000,000 in new bills, right off the government presses," said Curtis. Wolf is an Ohio native, but when the call for troops came in 1861 there was no place for him in the ranks of his state, so he went south of the Mason-Dixon line to take up arms in the nation's defense. Two Renounce Citizenship as Mother Is Barred Out San Francisco.—Samuel Daniels, twenty-five, and Fred Daniels, twenty-nine, English born, but naturalized Americans, after they fought under the American flag in the World war, have renounced their citizenship because, under the new immigration laws, they were not permitted to bring their aged mother from England to the United States. The brothers planned to apply for passports to return to England, where they will reside permanently with their mother, who is feeble and ill. Washington.—Exactly 5,361,810,654 fish eggs, fry and fingerlings, were cultured during the fiscal year of 1924 by the bureau of fisheries. This was the bureau's chief contribution, says the annual report of Commissioner Henry O'Malley, to the food supply of future generations, along with efforts to supplement the present national supply of fish. Plans Are Discarded. Trunk Is Dropped. Captain Curtis grinned. Raises 5.361.810.654 Fish INTERMARRIAGE RESULTS IN FOUR $5,000 FINES Jackson, Ky., Dec. 12.—Two colored men and two white women were placed in the Breathitt county jail here because they were unable to pay fines of $5,000 each, imposed on them for inter-marrying. A long term awaits the four—Leonidas Carter 22 and Nacy Burham 22; and Calloway Crawford, 38 and Stella Robinson 35, if they serve all of the time involved in their fines, which would mean thirteen and a half years each or fifty-four years in all to meet the total fine of $20,000. N.A.A.C.P.toLaunch A Nation Wide Fight Against Segregation The Annual Mass Meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, to be held in the Renaissance Casino of New York City on Sunday afternoon, January 4, will launch the nationwide campaign against segregation to be conducted throughout the year. This opening of the campaign has been transferred to New York from Washington, where it was at first planned to hold this meeting. The Sunday Mass Meeting will be followed by the Annual Business Meeting of the Association, at the National Office, 69 Fifth Avenue, on Monday, January 5, at which the financial and other reports will be read and the new members of the Board of Directors will be voted upon. The nominees for election to the N. A. A. C. P. Board of Directors proposed by the Nominating Committee, are as follows: E. Burton Coruti, Los Angeles, Calif.; George W. Crowford, New Haven, Conn.; Bishop John Hurst, Baltimore; Paul Kennaday, Arthur B. Splingarn, Ella Rush Murray and Charles H. Studin of New York; Joseph P. Loud, Boston; F. B. Ransom, Indianapolis; Dr. William A. Sinclair, Philadelphia; William H. Thomas, Washington, D. C.; Rev. G. R. Waller, Springfield, Mass. WHITE MAN GOES COLOR CRAZY; LANDS IN JAIL Chicago, Ill., Dec. 5. —Thomas A. Sears, white, Portland, Me., will know better next time. He passed a Chinese laundry here and saw within a white woman working alongside the Chinese owner. The sight so irritated him that he entered the laundry and protested only to be informed that the white woman was the Chinaman's wife. He thereupon began trying to wreck the place, an effort which eventually led him to the police court. WILL PROVIDE LARGE BEQUEST TO MEHARRY Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 5.—The will of the late Dr. George W. Hubbard, former president of Meharry Medical college provides that the principal of a $10,000 trust fund left to a niece revert to Meharry at the death of the niece and that the remainder of his estate after the deduction of the $10,000 trust fund and sundry smaller bequests, also go to the institution. POLICE TRY TO TRAP MAN; HE EATS UP CHECK New Rochelle, N. Y., Dec. 16. Police sought to trap Charles Hanselman by listening in on him and another who; while arrangements were made for Hanselman to keep quiet in a cast involving the other man's sister-in-law. Hanselman was given a check for $2500 as "hush" money. As soon as he had accepted the check, the police that were stationed outside rushed in to arrest him. He saw them coming, put the check in his mouth and swallowed it. MILL CITY FIGHT CARD DRAWS BIG TWIN CITY CROWD (Continued from page 1) let B. "Kid" Rowe, Roscoe Walden and Al Johnson. Ewing Shannon refereed the preliminary bouts and Big Boy Moore refereed the semiwindup and main bout. "Puss" Rhodes was timekeeper. While boxing was the main attraction, as an added attraction the Athletic Club boys engaged the Short-Neck Orchestra and did those boys play, I'll say they did. To cap a big evening after the show the Twin City Athletic Club entertained the people with a dance at the Elks' Hall. This, too, was a big success. The next boxing and vaudeville show to be given by the Twin City Athletic Club will be held on January 5th, 1925. The main bout will probably be between Bill Freeman of Minneapolis and Bill Burton of St. Paul. HAMMOND TURNER LAWYER 808-7 McClure Hldg. Cedar 8190 Saint Paul J. LOUIS ERVIN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Suite 307-8 Court Block Cedar 8477 St. Paul PLAN FOR LARGE CROWD AT OMEGA PSI MEETING (Continued from page 1) Howard University 13 years ago on November 11, 1911. It was the first College Greek Letter Fraternity to be organized in a colored institution of learning. A closed dance to the members of the Fraternity and their guests will be held at Lincoln Colonnade, December 30th. The services of the leading decorative artists of the east will be secured to turn this beautiful ball room into a veritable fairy land for this occasion. The electric lighting effects will be installed by the Solar Electrical Engineering Company. A number of leading social organizations o fthe city are planning a number of entertainments in honor of the Fraternity. A complete schedule of which will be announced later. Only Four More Shopping Days Before Xmas 2-N-1 Cafe 388 KENT STREET Home-made Pies First-class Cooking Chitterlings Served Every Thursday and Saturday FOX & WALKER, Props. Phone Dale 5303 Get Your Christmas Goodies at Semmler's Cash Grocery 316 Rondo Street Candies, Fruits, Nuts, Fancy Canned Goods, Assorted Fruit Cake Phone Dale 6478 CORONA STANDARD FOR KEYBOARD TYPEWRITERS All makes sold, rented and repaired. Special rates to students TYPEWRITER CLEARING ASSN. Cedar 4130 146 East Fifth St. Vander Bies ICE CREAM IS THE BEST For Sale Everywhere J. C. VANDER BIE CO. Partridge and Brunson Sts. ST. PAUL, MINN. Try The Drug Store First ELMER MORRIS Druggist Rondo and Mackubin Sts. Phone Dale 8839 WHEN YOU WANT First-class Tonsorial Work Visit the Barber Shop at 329 North Dale, near Rondo St. E. H. MARTIN and L. BLAIR Proprietors Come in and pay that overdue subscription account. Don't wait until the paper stops --- P. B. Simpson Geo. W. Wills Tel. Dale 1914 Tel. Dale 2541 Office Phone—Cedar 1024 SIMPSON & WILLS Undertakers, Funeral Directors and Embalmers Calls Answered Promptly Day or Night. 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