Northwestern Bulletin-Appeal

FAKE RACE FILM PROJECT EXPOSED "ONE TOUCH OF NATURE MAKES ALL THE WORLD AKIN" IN TRAIN CRASH HEROIC RESCUE OF MANY PASSENGERS FROM SOO LINE WRECK AT CHIPPEWA FALLS, WIS., BY SAINT PAUL RAGE MEN MIRNEAPOLIS JOURNAL PHOTO Established To Secure Justice and Equality to All VOLUME III. NO. 37 FAKE "ONE TOUCH OF NAT THE WORLD AKIN" HEROIC RESCUE OF MANY LINE WRECK AT CHIPP BY SAINT PAUL Above is John Lewis, porter in charge of the combination observation car and diner, as he lay in bed at St. Joseph's hospital at Chippewa Falls with both hands frozen, marks of his heroism in staying in the water-filled car to the last, passing out victims, long after his hands had ceased to feel them, refusing mittens and telling rescuers to "give them to the ladies." His head was cut and bruised in the crash. He denied that he was a hero, but his wife, at his bedside, had no doubts about it whatever. Chippewa Falls, Wis., Dec. 24. A scrap of steel, no larger than a man's thumb, strained by the intense cold beyond the breaking point, gave way Saturday and by its yielding hurled into eternity the lives of eight persons, passengers aboard the east-bound Soo train No. 2. Eight others lie in St. Joseph's hospital. Some, it is feared, near death from exposure and shock; others, bereaved by loss of dear ones in the suddenness of grim tragedy, almost without the will to live. The combination dining and observation car of the train was the vehicle of sudden death that struck when a frozen switch bolt loosened as the train approached the quarter-mile trestle bridge that leads into town. The engine and passenger cars up front rode through the switch in safety. But their weight bearing down on the treachery of tired metal spread the rails. The combination car, last of the train, left the track a hundred yards west of the bridge, reeled drunkenly a moment swaying on the bridge approach, and then crashed downward sixty feet where icy water swirled its threat of fate. No Warning of Tragedy. There was no warning, hardly the space of a woman's scream. One instant within the car was gayety and Yuletide cheer, a merry group intent on visits home for Christmas chatting of toys and tokens borne to loved ones. In the observation car a man danced a child on his lap and smiled at the wife and mother as she sat at lunch. A second later and the landscape reeled. The woman sitting at the window screamed. The man, half-rising, shouted to the porter to release the air brakes. The child slipped from his grasp. The porter, paralyzed for a breath of time by fright, recovered, leaped frantically for the brakes, but was too late. Just for the fraction of a second the car clung dizzily on the trestle's side. More and more it wavered; then with a sudden plunge leaped downward where the waters eddying claimed their toll. The front wheels left the bridge --- BULLETIN-APPEAL PETER This is S. E. Curtis, chef on the train, and an overseas war veteran. He was working in the kitchen at the time the dining and observation car toppled over the bridge. He struck on his head, suffering severe lacerations and also several broken ribs. The next thing he knew he was in water up to his neck. Despite his injuries, however, his first thought was to save others. Near him were two women passengers, Mrs. M. L. Spencer, wife of the professor of journalism in the University of Washington, and Miss Marian Lawson, teacher at Menasha, Wis. They, too, were in water up to their necks. Mr. Curtis at once swam toward them and told them to grab him by the shoulders. He took them to the wreckage of the car where they remained until a boat arrived. They were the first two women rescued. Mr. Curtis is a nephew of Mrs. C. D. Jones, 1473 Charles St., St. Paul. Mrs. Jones returned from a visit to her nephew in the hospital at Chippewa Falls this morning. side first. The friction of the rear trucks spun the car body as a pitcher twists the ball for a curve and the great steel body turned completely over, its passengers thrown with it in the air. The roof struck the water first, front end down, the giant wheels still whirling uppermost. The shock of the water with its surface skum of ice broke the fall. Slowly, almost gently, the rear end of the car, the observation portion, settled down. Those riding there, who were rescued later, were conscious, they said, of no sharp jar. The sides of the car were scarcely bruised. Water Poured in Rapidly. Only the windows were crushed in and through them poured ice and water, in a second high as a man's shoulders in the car. From that moment none could tell clearly tonight just what took place. There was a mad scramble for the windows. (Continued on page 4) THE NORTHWESTERN We Need Your Support With the year 1925 the Bulletin-Appeal enters its 40th anniversary of existence. It has had a long tempestuous career, with the vicissitude that must be encountered in a venture of Negro journalism, due to lack of appreciation and financial support. This condition will exist until the race realizes the value of a representative newspaper in the community where it resides. We have given conscientious service at all times. We have, in the past, fought your battles with all the force we could command for right and justice. It gives us satisfaction to say that our fighting has not been in vain or without beneficial results. Ours has been the voice in the wilderness crying aloud against unreasonable treatment and outrage. The Negro is not without friends among the dominant race in the state and nation. When appealed to for help, they have never been found wanting. They make it possible for the existence of the paper—your paper—that you fail to support. They subscribe for it and give us advertising patronage. They give us praise and encouragement for our endeavors. It takes money to get out a newspaper. We are frank in stating, regretfully, however, that the Bulletin-Appeal is not on a paying or even self-sustaining basis. The publisher has to meet personally a deficit with each issue. We have never aspired to make money out of the newspaper business. To render service to the race by placing in the field of journalism a creditable paper, one that should command respect and support, has been more the object of the publisher than financial gain. We have done our part and will continue to do it. We expect you to do yours. A short time ago a testimonial benefit was tendered us under the direction of the faithful and true public-spirited friends, upon whose shoulders the burden always rests, in efforts for race advancement, for which we were grateful; but the great majority of you failed to respond to their earnest appeal. This is your paper—your weapon of defense in time of trouble. We chronicle your social, civic, club, lodge and church news; your marriages and obituaries, gratitudiously, and at a cost of time and carfare. It is the medium through which you keep posted on the activities of the race at home and elsewhere. We have a competent, energetic staff, and our editors are tere, inspiring, educational. We are not as yet a paragon of perfection. Typographical mistakes occur as they do in all publications. But the general "make-up" of the Bulletin-Appeal is good. We want you to appreciate the fact that we are giving you a clean, clear-cut, home paper. We challenge comparison with any race paper of four pages in the country for live matter or fearlessness editorially. However, there is room for improvement, and to this end your criticism is invited. It may stimulate us to greater effort. We contemplate several new departments early in the new year. These changes will of necessity add to the cost of production without an increase in revenue. We are undertaking this venture for your benefit—that we may better serve you. We are doing our part. Will you do yours? It takes money to keep a newspaper going. Is there any reason why you should not subscribe for this paper? Is there any reason under the sun, if in business, why you should not advertise with us? If you are not devoid of race pride you will do both. The white merchant buys our advertising space. Are you not willing to do as much? You may think that you do not have to advertise your business, because it is well established. But are you better established than those that advertise with us? Henry Ford finds it necessary to advertise his cars constantly to keep his sales ahead of production. What would happen to the great railroads, the milling industry, "Cream of Wheat," "Uneeda Biscuit," Armour, Swift and the automobile manufacturers, if they ceased to advertise? They would be forced out of business. The business man that refuses to advertise is headed for bankruptcy. He is not progressive. We need your subscription and we need your advertising patronage for the new year. Secretary Hoover has said that we are on the verge of an era of unparelleled prosperity. Why not take advantage of our importunity and keep your head and business abreast of the times? Don't be a race slacker. You have too much at stake not to be willing to contribute a small tribute to the support of your paper. Your rights and your children's rights require vigilant protection. We are playing the game of living under adverse conditions manfully. We have to fight proscription. We do not intend to surrender until matters are righted. Our flag is up to remain indefinitely. We are members of the Negro race—our complexion is dark. For thus are we despised, notwithstanding that we were created in the likeness and image of God, in whose hands our destiny lies. Give us the support we need for 1925. THE FOLLOWING PHOTO IS A PHOTO OF JOHN W. HARRIS, A FILM MAKER AND A FILM EDITOR. Wishing From A B Prosperous Dr. Earl 203 Dakota Bldg. Wishing My Many Friends A Happy and Prosperous New Year Dr. Earl S. Weber 203 Dakota Bldg. Saint Paul KLAN THREAT SCARED HUSBAND, BRIDE SAYS New York, Dec. 24.—Notice of an application by Mrs. Alice Jones Rhinelander for $1,000 alimony and $10,000 counsel fees from Leonard Kip Rhinelander pending trial for his action for annulment of their mar- --- riage was served Tuesday. Image was served Tuesday. An affidavit alleges Rhinelander left his bride because his family told him the Ku Klux Klan would do him harm. Mr. George Mercer and Mr. John Garett of Seattle, Wash., in the employ of the government, have just re- THE PUBLISHER. long My Many Friends Happy and ius New Y arl S. Weber g. Sain My Many friends Happy and New Year S. Weber Saint Paul turned from New York. Mr. Mercer was the guest of his nephew, 188 West 135th Street. Reverend J. R. White entertained at dinner in honor of Messrs. Garett and Mercer at his proved to be a royal entertainer, home, 206 138th St. Reverend White. Mr. Mercer states that New York is certainly some city. --- President Coolidge To Receive Psi Phi At Annual Meeting Washington, D. C., Dec. 24.—The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, which meets in its thirteenth annual convention in Washington, D. C., December 27 to 31, will be received by President Coolidge on Monday, December 29. President Coolidge has on every occasion expressed himself as deeply sympathetic with the program of higher education for the colored race. His letter of endorsement to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on their national Go to High School-Go to College movement received much publicity through both the colored and white press. He has also been liberal in his recommendations for Congressional support of Negro education. This is his first opportunity to greet a convention of colored college men and it is expected that he will take this occasion to express himself on the organization of college trained men for effective race leadership. Special Sunday And New Year Eve at Churches Special Sunday And New Year Eve at Churches Preaching service at St. James A. M. E. Ech, Jay and Fuller, on Sunday at 11:00 A. M. Mrs. Belle Salters Tyler will render a solo Sunday evening at 8:00 P. M. The senior choir will render a Cantata, "Peace and Good Will." There will be watch night services at 9:00 New Year's eve. Regular preaching service at Pilgrim Baptist Church on Sunday. Watch night service will be held at Little Pilgrim on New Year's Eve. Sermon at 10:00 P. M. Subject, "The Man on Fire." The Christmas musical program which was rendered by the senior choir on last Sunday morning was highly appreciated by the congregation. A pageant called "The Path of Promise" will be given by Pilgrim Baptist Sunday School on Sunday, Dec. 28th, at 7:45 P. M., Cedar St. and Summit Ave. Characters are as follows: Angel of Promise, C. Eastman; Abraham, A. D. Barksdale; Jacob, L. T. Crosthwaite; Judah, R. Johnson; David, G. Howard; Ruth, H. Bonaparte; Bethlehem, F. Pope; Shepherds, H. Shelton, J. Lawrence, K. Goins, H. Foster; Flowers, Earleen Walker, Dorothy Harris; Stars, L. Oliver, H. Barksdale, D. Johnson, L Thompson. Regular preaching service at Camphor Memorial M. E. Church, 13th and Broadway, on Sunday. Watch Night service on New Year's Eve, beginning at 11:00 P. M. Watch night service at Zion Pressbyterian Church, Farrington and St. Anthony Ave., New Year's Eve, beginning at 10:30 P. M. Preaching service at Memorial Baptist Church on Sunday at 11:00 A. M. Watch meeting service at 10:00 P. M. New Year's Eve. Reward Offered for Lynchers of Negro Jefferson City, Mo., Dec. 24.—A reward of $300 has been offered by Gov. Hyde for the arrest and conviction of the leaders of a mob which hanged Roosevelt Grigsby, 20-year-old Negro, at Charleston, Mo., Thursday night. The Negro, who had been identified as the man who attempted to attack a 15-year-old white girl, was dragged from the sheriff's office by a mob of 200 men and hung to a post. The body was then riddled with bullets, dragged through the streets and burned. No one attempted to interfere with the mob's action. The Negro had been positively identified by the girl, it was said. Due to the popular demand and requests for another Breakfast dance, the Clet Club has obtained the Plymouth Auditorium, 3rd St. and Plymouth Ave. No., a new hall, in fact one of the finest in the Northwest, for their 2nd annual New Year's Breakfast Dance on Thursday morning at 3 A. M. Washington Ave. cars to the doors. Best of music…Don't forget the date, hour or place.—Adv. Shop Every Week in the Bulletin- Appeal The Dependable Medium PRICE: FIVE CENTS PROMISESTO STAR RACE INVESTORS IN MOVIES HOAX Thousands Tricked by Loud Clothes and Smooth Tongue of Colored Promoter. St. Louis, Mo. (Pacific Coast News Bureau).—Visions of movie careers in which 400 colored investors of St. Louis pictured themselves riding in limousines and chatting intimately with the famous stars of Hollywood, vanquished recently when Al. Edwards, a fake Negro promoter, departed for parts unknown, leaving his future movie stars the following note: "To all my movie stars and my many colored friends of this most splendid city, St. Louis, I wish to thank you, one and all, for generous contributions. My only regret is I cannot personally appear before you each and every one and thank you personally. I could, but I can't, because I am gone, just gone. You may sing this, too: 'He Come and Stole My Confidence, etc.'" According to "Variety." Edwards arrived in the Black Belt and announced he was general manager of the greatest Negro moving picture company in the world. Edwards backed up his announcement with loud clothes and a smooth tongue. He opened an office and sent out word he needed 100 "beautiful Negroes" for a film entitled "Jingle of the Jungles." A day or two later his office was crowded with applicants. Edwards explained it would be necessary to charge each $1.50 to assure their sincerity and that they would show up when the special train pulled out for Hollywood, California. More money rolled in until Edwards finally left word he would be waiting for his future movie stars on the special train which departed at 7:13. On his desk in the office he left the above note for his secretary." Enraged at the increased stock selling activities of various fake promoters throughout the country, the various film organizations, the California State Bureau of Labor and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce are continually sending out warnings to the public. Last week Deputy Labor Commissioner of California ordered the Kahn Kid Komedy Co. to pay wage claims of $212.50 for services of children whose parents had bought stock in the organization under an agreement that their little ones would be employed. Of the 25,000 persons who are listed at the various studio employment agencies in Los Angeles, only one out of every 600 has a possible chance of steady employment as a movie actor. And out of this 25,000 there are only 45 colored film actors who make their entire living from employment in pictures, and not one of them was asked to invest or owns a single share of stock in the companies in which he is employed. KappaAlphaPsi Fraternity Will Meet in St.Louis KappaAlphaPsi Fraternity Will Meet in St.Louis The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, a college Greek letter organization, and first incorporated institution of its kind among our people, will hold its 13th annual grand chapter meeting in St. Louis, Mo., December 29th to January 1st, inclusive. Some of the most influential men of the country will attend, among whom are President Gilbert H. Jones of Wilberforce University and only Negro in this country holding the Doctorate degree from a foreign-speaking university; Dean Dudley Woodward of the College of Arts, Howard University; Dean Calloway of Allen University; Prof. Leslie P. Hill, Cheyney State Normal School, Penn.; Dr. Wilberforce Williams, Chicago; W. Lovett, President of the First Standard Bank, Louisville, and a host of other (Correspondent on page 4) OF SUCH ARE HEROES MADE Laughter and mirth, the clatter of dishes and silver, a dining car filled with gay men, women and children, attached to a train speeding across a great state with passengers loaded with remem- Brancea and gifts for loved ones awaiting to greet them for the holiday season. It is late in the afternoon, almost night, and the eecaperakure far below the zero mark. Suddenly there is a lurch, the car has left the rails, every one is appalled. Then the coupling snaps, the car is detached from the train, it keels and takes a plunge from a bridge into the dark, surg- ing current of a river twenty feet below. There are shrieks of ter- ror, the waters are rushing in as the car lies at the river’s bottom. There are maimed and wounded scrambling to save themselves from the death that came with the first impact to many. ‘Two men, employes of the road, themselves injured—the men who had been serving the meals—fought with desperation to bring relief to the suffering. With their arms they broke windows and used what strength was left in passing the survivers to other hands, awaiting on the outside, until all were free from the trap of death. With frozen hands and clothing they left the wreck, and from sheer exhaustion were overcome. These men were heroes. They had no thought of themselves but thought of others, the women and little children, and then the men. Their position with the road was menial but the service they rendered was greater than that of the great magnate whose genius controls its management. They served humanity. That they were Negroes should swell the pride of every mem- ber of the race. The picture of pleasure and happiness changed to despair and death in a twinkling of the eye shows the uncertainty of life. The Bulletin-Appeal sympathizes with the bereaved and in- jured and sincerely trusts their restoration to health will be speedy. Of such are heroes made. 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A letter received by the N. A. A. C. P. National Office reports that Messrs, W. C. Hueston and Oliver Starr, at- Page 2 One Northwestern Bulletin-Appeal AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY Published Weekly, in the Interest of the Negro Race, by the Bulletin-Appeal Publishing Co. 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-Appeal credit for the same.—The Publisher. i as nero isa aeee COWEN HOWELL, 22... .-n--nssnc csecseesnssneeeveceeenssesserennssnsensenssarsenrsceossnees PUDLISNOE AIMEE HALL.......... sessoesseseneneestnenensarerseetentnnasseesoneeneere AGVertising Manager MRS. BIRDIE HIGH... seveveseseeseserensererseseesrsereeeneeee- Circulation and News To ADAMS. sicisisssossscssisuintniistincnorecuncinieninnesciciacene PMOtEg MARAE MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE: 3940 Fourth Ave. So.—Phone Colfax 5881. CECIL NEWMAN ...........-secessesee iccnsatssipectsiceaiotcnnitssnscisssse AROS PEROY L. TURN eceneceanevrenennscsorsosens sevtoreseerereseeresereneeCireulation MARY WILLIAMS—Tel, Hyland 1066....2..........-.----Cireulation and News FOREIGN ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE: W. B. Ziff Company, 608 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill. W. B. Ziff Company, 404 Morton Blidg., 116 East Nassau Street, New York, N.Y. Subscription Rates: One year, $2.00; Six Months, $1.25 Advertising Rates Furnished on Application. Entered as second-class matter February 20, 1922, at the postoffice at St. Paul, Minn., under the Act of Mareh 3, 1879. Member of the ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS “First in Service” “Do the day’s work”—Calvin Coolidge. A HAPPY NEW YEAR | The present year is drawing to a close, enfeebled by great activities; its force is spent. In a few days it will give way to its successor, 1925. It will become a memory for the living and his- tory for future generations yet unborn, who are to carry the torch of civilization to greater fulfillment after the present generation has ceased to function in the affairs of life. This fact, however, should not be cause for regret, since it is in line with nature’s inexorable law. Every thoughtful human being should rejoice in the part he has taken in its constructiveness. This he can do only when his efforts have been of a high order. Efforts to achieve, free from selfishness, the things worthwhile are worthy of accom- plishment. To the Negro, who is doing his share, in the relentless march of progress, it is important that he gives good account of himself. The year has been fraught of much that will benefit man- kind, through scientific invention and discovery. The overcoming of disease, the mastery of the air, wireless photography, the dream of the alchemist realized by the transmutation of base metal into pure gold, are a few of the achievements that have leaped from the brain of man within the space of the current year. Geology has| brought forth new minerals.’ The spade and pick have uncovered and given an intimate knowledge of civilizations, fossils of reptiles and animals heretofore unknown. The discovery of Helium, the: non-explosive gas that makes dirigible air craft immune from in- cendiary bullet or accidental inflammation, by a Swedish astron- omer, a little more than fifty years ago, gave to the world of chem- istry a new element. Jannsen found it in the solar spectrum and savants little dreamed that it would ever be of practical benefit at the time of its discovery. Today it is found in at least seven states in this country in natural gas fields at a cost for extraction of only a few cents per cubic foot, which gives this favored land almost a monopoly of the world’s supply. From the realm of the astron- omer it has become a part of the domain of the geologist. Our own noted scientist, Dr. Carver, has worked wonders from the sweet potato and peanut. He has discovered a blue pigment from clay that will be known as “Egyptian blue.” Scientists have been at a loss to find a duplicate color of the blue paint found on the caskets containing mummies of Egyptians. It has remained for Dr. Carver to exact the secret from the unknown force that guides his marvelous work. The discovery by Dr. Carver is not without importance. Man- ufacturers of textiles, silks, woolens, ete., are ever ready to make use of something new in the line of color. It is not unlikely that “Egyptian blue” will find its way to the fashionable marts and adorn the latest modes of ware. In the field of education, mankind as a whole has advanced. However, in the matter of ethics, prog- ress has been slow. We have mastered much, yet failed to master ourselves in a measure. The Negro still has to confront an insup- portable and unreasonable opposition. The white man’s prejudice must be met on every hand. That this should be true is unfor- tunate for both white and black. In the United States things move rapidly ; production is on a large scale, whether it be machinery or crops. But there is nothing manufactured or grown in this fertile land that equals the growth of racial prejudice. It grows faster than Canadian thistle, and is about as useless. Under the present conditions we admonish the Negro to continue to do his part well; to acquire education, cultivate morals, learn useful trades and pro- fessions, the science of business and thrift. The matter of home ownership is most important. To buy a home is the first step to- ward citizenship; you become a stockholder in the body corporate of the city you live in and have a legal, constitutional right to par- ticipate in the affairs of such corporation. With the coming year, let us be more united, acting as a whole instead of as a unit. The welfare of the race should at all times be considered in whatever we undertake to do. We must do all things unto God for His glory, thus effacing individual selfishness. Our clergy are doing their part valiantly, along with our civic and social leaders, to lift us to a higher stand- ard of living. They need our unfaltering support, moral and finan- cial. We should remember that when we help others in a good cause we are helping ourselves. Let us have a broader faith and a greater hope. The dawn of better things is almost here; its glori- ous sunshine will dispel every seeming problem—even the white brother's prejudice—and all things will be made anew. The world we inhabit, the country we live in, have a clearer outlook for the goming year, in the way of government, prosperity and brother- hood, than any year in the world’s history. The Bulletin-Appeal extends the season’s greeting: “A HAPPY NEW YEAR.” torneys, had taken the case to court. ‘The letter reports that Mayor R, C. Johnson had ordered the showing of the film stopped and that representa- tives of the film had procured an In- junction restraining the Mayor's or- der, with the result that the film was shown, ‘The N. A. A. C, P. attorneys have been working to have the injunction dissolved. Read Your Race Paper THE NORTHWESTERN-BULLETIN APPEAL silver, a dining| PANAMA CANAL’S NET ched t's train] REVENUE $17,209,572 night and the| Earnings of Railroad Bring ee Washington.—The fiscal year ended June 30 was the most prosperous in the history of the Panama canal. ‘The total net revenue mounted to $17,208, 572 and to this peak figure, represent. Ing the profits of the waterway Itself and business operations in connection with canal netivities, was added the sum of $1,044,887, earned by the Pa nama railroad, bringing the combined net revenue to $18,254,459. Comparative figures also are dis closed by former Governor Jay J. Mor- row in his annual report to the secre tary of war, prepared by him before he resigned that office and made pub- Me by the War department. The tab- ulation shows that the income from tolls and miscellaneous receipts was $16,307,084, as compared with $10,001,- 066 for the preceding operations, in- cluding machine shops, commissaries, coaling plants, the cattle industry, storehouses, fuel oll plants, etc., netted $1,014,887, as compared with $922,171 in 1923, 5,230 Ships Pass Through. ‘The number of ships in transit dur- Ing the fiscal time period reported, exclusive of American toll-exempt ‘craft and others allowed free passage shrough the canal, was 5,280. Thelr het tonnage was 26,148,878 and tolls collected aggregated $24,290,963, ex- ceeding by 387 per cent the tolls cot lected in 1923. | Governor Morrow explained that the “high figures” for 1924 were due in part to heavy oll shipments from Call- ‘fornia, “These began in September, 1922," he said, “and reached their peak one year Inter, in September, 1923, when 909,879 tons of California crude oll passed through the canal, Declining gradually from that date, these cargoes in June, 1924, totaled only 453,045 tons, and a further shrinkage Is ex- pected. Owing to the loss of this oll ‘business It Is possible that the record of 1924 will not be equaled in 1925, but there Is a constant growth in other directions which tends to make good the loss in oil, Excluding Call- fornia oil altogether, the cargo. in transit through the Panama canal in 1923 was 15,878,826 tons, and in 1924 ft was 18,493,700 tons. ‘The report further showed there were 21 flags represented in the canal trae and that In terms of cargo car- ried the American colors led all others, with 61.7 per cent of the total. Great Britain was second with 224 per cent, Japan third with 3.5, Germany fourth with 27 and Norway fifth with 2 per cent. British, Chilean, Danish, French, German, Duteh, Italian and Swedish ships showed gains in cargo tonnage while those of Japan, Norway and Pern fell below the 1923 figures, “The Argentine, Belgian and Costa Rican flags, which appeared on the 1923 Ist.” the report sald, “were not seen at the eanal in 1924. On the other hand, the flags of the free city of Dan- zig, Ecuador, Finland and Jugo-Slavia appeared in 1924, but not In 1923.” ‘An examination of tables given in the report, in which traffie Is segre- gated by trade routes, shows that the United States Intercoastal trade fur- nished an even 50 per cent of all cargo passing through the canal in 1924 and that four other major trades account- ed for 35.5 per cent additional. These were the trades between Europe and the Pacific coast of North America, 11.5 per cent; between the east coast ot the United States and the west coast of South America, 10 per cent; between Europe and South America, 74 per cent, and between the United States and the Far East, 6.6 per cent. Increase in Major Trades. In this connection, the report sald: “AI of the major trades show an in- crease over 1923, with the single ex- ception of the trade between the United States and the Far East, in which there was a slight decline. “The cargo moving in the United States Intercoastal trade increased fram 8,068,558 tons to 18,527,378 tons, or 60.7 per cent. In the trade be- tween Europe and the Pacific coast of North America there was an Increase from 2,511,791 tons to 3,113,036 tons, or 28.9 per cent. In the trade between the east coast of the United States and the west coast of South America the Increase was from 2,054,623 tons to 2,702,624 tons, or 81.5 per cent. “In the trade between Europe and South America the 1923 cargo tonnage was 1,749,086, and in 1924 It was 2,- 005,857, an increase of 14.6 per cent. In the combined minor trade routes there was an Increase from 3,273,737 tons to 3,847,582 tons, or 17.5 per cent. ‘The only decline, as previously noted, was In the trade between the United States and the Far East, where 1,798,- 278 tons were handled in 1924, as com- pared with 1,009,285 tons in 1923, a loss of 5.8 per cent. “Of the total west-bound cargo 69.6 per cent was shipped from United States ports and 42.6 per cent con- signed to United States ports. Of the total east-bound cargo 67.9 per cent was shipped from United States ports Receiver Holds Church Paris—The famous Russian church in the Rue Daru has been placed in the hands of a receiver pending legal decision as to {ts ownership. ‘The church is claimed both by the Rus- sian Soviet government and by the parish council to which it was turned over last year by M. Maklakoff, Rus- sian ambassador under the Kereusky regime, HEROES OF WAR LIVING QUIETLY Only Hazy Memory Now Remains of Brave Deeds. Washington.—Those men who came back from the baptism of fire tn France six years ago, heroes for a fleeting hour, have melted Into the mass of humanity from which they stood apart gloriously for a brief mo- ment, und are as completely out of the picture as if there had never been a war. ; In the thick book in the voluminous files of the War department thelr names can be found—those whose con: splcuous bravery brought recognition from their own government and others. But in the minds of their countrymen only a hazy memory remains. Six years ago, the name of Maj. Charles W. Whittlesey was on millions of tongues, the hero of the “lost bat- tallon"—"Go-to-Hell Whittlesey”—who refused to surrender his command when it was cut off for five days with- out support in Argonne forest, under heavy fire. Melancholy, he Jumped from a liner at sea, vanished from life and men. . Maj. Gen, William Haan, commander of the Thirty-second division, a Na- tional Guard outfit, died, a victim of disease, leaving a record of conspicuous bravery in action, and a wisdom at the council table, ‘Those other heroes whose names were watchwords for a thne have dropped from notice. Two of them are back on the farm. Sergt. Alvin York, who captured 120 Germans, Is back In Tennessee, Just across the line in Kentucky, at Devil's Jump Branch, Breathitt county, another hero is living the quiet life of a farmer. Sergt. Willie Sandlin perhaps re- calls how, on a rainy day, he felt, at Bois de Forges, France, when he ad- vanced alone on three German machine gun news with bullets flying all around, and hurled the grenades which tore into pleces the enemy crews which were holding up the advance. In the same state, at Lexington, lives Sergt. Samuel Woodfill, who was acclaimed the outstanding hero of the American forces, for his part In silenc- ing three machine gun nests one after the other, killing eleven men and cap- turing others. ‘The foremost American alr ace. Capt. Eddie V. Rickenbacker, has set- tled down to a prosaic life in the auto- mobile business In Detroit. Some of his comrades, like Kipling’s sergeant, are still in the army. Sergt. Frank Hunter, credited with nine planes, and Capts, Arthur D. Brooks, Martinus E. Stenseth and Ar- thur E. Easterbrook, all with six vic- tories on the records, are still in the service. Holds Court Can’t Save Life Against Man’s Will Murphysboro.—Can a court save a man’s life, against his will, by order Ing a surgical operation? State's At. torney John H. Searing decided that such action does not le within the Jurisdiction of the court, in an opinion in a case placed before him. Dr. 0, House of De Soto recently came to Murphysboro to obtain, {f possible, an order for the amputation of a patient's arm, ‘The patient, Charlie Counze, was wounded in the arm on a hunting expedition and the wound became infected. Doctor House, who had charge of the case, judged that amputation was the only sure means of checking the polson and sav ing the patient’s life. Young Counzé refused to undergo an operation, and the doctor came to see the state's attorney for advice. In the meantime the patient moved ‘to Missouri, where he is under the care of his mother, and no further re- ports of his condition have been re “ceived. ‘A similar case ended in the death of the patient in St. Louis. Michael J Mulcahey, a railroad engineer living here, suffered a bruise which became infected, and the doctors in the St ‘Louls hospital, where he was taken ‘decided upon amputation of Mulca hey’s leg. Mulcahey refused to con- sent to such an operation, and dled In the hospital early this month. Straw Hat Output in Two Years Brings $32,534,763 Washington.—Sol, the silent partner of all straw hat manufacturers, proved his worth during the last two years by increasing the returns from the hot weather headgear 13.7 per cent over the preceding biennial period. The De partment of Commerce announced that straw hat production exclusive of trimmed hats for women and children, was valued at $32,584,763 for the two year period since 1921. Theater Pensions Cook Who Served 30 Years Paris—Marle, cook and mald of all work for the actor, Ed- ouard de Max, is to be pen- sloned by the Comedie Fran- enise, She took care of her er- ratie and prodigal master some thirty years, during which she saw him give away 1,000-franc notes and often had to fight off bill collectors, Her master never forgot to ald his poor comrades, but seldom remembered to pay Marie her wages, which his friends say were 44,000 francs in arrears when he died recently. aw DENTISTS Cedar 4044 Dale ‘$218 DR L. T. 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Mrs. Edna Webb and little son Calvin left Tuesday evening for Kansas City, Kansas, to visit relatives and friends until after the holidays. Dr. Lillian Lewis, 895 W. Central Ave, returned this week from Chippewa Falls, Wis., where she went to be with her husband who was one of the heroes in the wreck on the Soc Line which occurred last Saturday. She will return to Chippewa Falls in a few days. The Social Workers of the Twin Cities will be entertained at lunch by the Urban League on Monday Dec. 29th, at 1:00 P. M., at the Phyllis Wheatley House, 808 Basset Place, Minneapolis. We wish to thank Dr. and Mrs. L. R. Hill, The First National Bank of this city and the National Benefit Life Insurance Co. of Washington, D. C., for the beautiful greeting cards which reached the Bulletin-Apeal office this week. Rev. C. B. Burton, pastor of Memorial Baptist Church, will leave for Leavenworth, Kan., on next Sunday. He will return the following Saturday. In the report of the meeting of the St. Paul Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. meeting on Sunday, Dec. 14th, Rev. Wm. H. Griffin wishes it to be understood that he meant that a law should be passed among the group that every person of color should be made to join the organization, and not that a law of the city or state should be made to that effect. On Tuesday, Dec. 30th, at 8:00 P. M., at the West Side Neighborhood House, the Urban League, assisted by the West Side Mothers' Club, will have a Christmas Party for children and grownups. A Christmas token will be given to each child attending. The feature of the evening will be a "Moving Picture Show" and games will be played by the children, assisted by Mrs. Mary Burton and Mrs. Geo. W. Wills, who are lending their services to help make the children happy. Gopher Lodge No. 105 has contributed $25.00 to the N. A. A. C. P. to be used for local purposes. For a real honest-to-goodness good time come to the New Year's Breakfast dance at the Plymouth Auditorium, 3rd St. and Plymouth Ave. No. Dancing starts at "3 o'clock in the morning."—Adv. Mr. Sylvester Butler, 753 Ashland Ave., entertained at two o'clock breakfast on Christmas morning. Covers were laid for six. After breakfast the guests enjoyed playing whist until 5:00 A. M. and departed voting a wonderful host. The party had attended the Christmas Eve service at St. Phillips. St. Phillip's Episcopal Church, Aurora Ave. and Mackubin St., Rev. A. H. Lealtad, rector, on Sunday, Dec. 28th, at 4:00 P. M., there will be a children's service. The midnight Christmas Eve service held at the church at 11:30 o'clock was quite beautiful. The music rendered by the choir, assisted by Mesdames Bell Salters Tyler, Mattie Rhodes, Bessie Roberts, as soloists, was highly appreciated. The choir, with Mr. L. Jackson as director, is progressing and much credit is due to him for his untiring efforts. After prayers were read and hymns were sung, Rev. A. H. Lealatd with his two assistants administered "Holy Communion," which proved to be a wonderfully solemn and beautiful service. There were a number of visitors in the congregation who were deeply impressed with the solemnity of the occasion. Mrs. Wm. Griffin, who has been the guest of Mrs. Geo. Harvey, 726 St. Anthony Ave., left last Wednesday for her home at Evanston, Ill. While in the city she was the recipient of many social courtesies. Mrs. Geo. Bell, 305 N. Chatsworth St., is in Chicago to spend the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. Georgia Morris. MINNEAPOLIS Guests at a pleasant pre-Christmas parly at the home of Mrs. Chas. Hines were Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Vaughn, Mr. and Mrs. V. S. Kaufman, Mr. and Mrs. V. Cecil E. Newman, Mesdames Lucius Stewart Wong, and Chas. Hines, Misses Clayborne, Bessie Sherill and Messrs. I. Stone, Percy Turner and Culbertson Spondy acted as host. After enjoying a pleasant evening a delightful and tasty Dutch lunch was served. The members of the "Plantation Days" company which appeared during the past week at the 7th St. theatre were guests of honor at many social functions during their engagement in the Twin Cities. The Christmas costume ball given by the Alumni Bachelor Boys was one of the most artistic and successful affairs given by this most interesting organization. Have you ever visited the Combs Bros. Cleaning and Tailoring establishment at 809 4th Ave. So.? Mr. I. L. Moore, pioneer resident of Minneapolis, recently purchased a home at 3749 Clinton Ave. So. Mr. Moore formerly resided at 540 Aldrich Ave. No. The purchase of the home was consummated through B. Maxey McDew, Minneapolis real estate man. The condition of William C. Jeffrey, who recently underwent an operation at the Eitel hospital, is much improved. Mall your news items to us before Wednesday each week. Have your lodge or club secretary to do likewise. Help us keep the paper full of news of interest. Send us your suggestions as to how the paper can do the most good—and don't forget to pay up that subscription. Mrs. Ione Poore left Monday evening to spend Christmas with her parents and relatives in Columbus, Ohio, and other points in the East. On her return she will stop in Chicago and visit some of her friends, arriving in Minneapolis about the 5th of February. Mrs. Poore wishes all of her friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 1925. Mrs. Anna Battles, 1120 Bryant Ave. No., left Saturday, Dec. 20th, for Great Bend, Kan., to attend the funeral of her mother. Mrs. Battles is one of the first members of Wayman Mission and is stewardess of that church. Members and friends extend sympathy. Charles M. Tucker, after his marriage to Miss Isabel Castone on Oct. 15th, took up his residence in Detroit, Mich. He now holds the position of Secretary to ex-Senator F. H. Newberry. He will resume his premedical studies beginning next semester at Detroit College. Arnold Earl Mitchell, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gilbert, 3029 Grand Ave., was found dead Saturday, Dec. 20th, from carbon monoxide poisoning. The mother on returning home is said to have stumbled upon the dead body of her 16-year-old son. He was a student at Jefferson high school, and attended St. Peter's A. M. E. Church, from which the services were held Tuesday, Dec. 23rd, at 2 P. M. Rev. H. C. Boyd officiated. The Junior Elks had a fitting service over their little brother. Mrs. Hattie Drye of the same number at the same time was found unconscious and removed to the General hospital, where her condition is serious. Miss Madeline Gates, grand-daughter of Mrs. Dry, fortunately was absent from home. you're safe WITH US The Elliot Fuel Co. The GOOD Coal Company Atlantic 0450 120 5th St. So. THE NORTHWESTERN-BULLETIN APPEAL STYLE REVUE oon nt and Aurora PIANO ive Council ADMISSION 50c BURGLARS LOOT HOME; OBTAIN JEWELRY, CASH MINNEAPOLIS GRAND NEWS GIVE AMES LODGE 100 THURSDAY EVENING AT ELKS' HALL, SIXT I.B. AMES NO. 106 CERVUS The home of Mr. Lionel Allen, 658 W. Central Ave., was entered by thieves early Monday who took cash and jewelry valued at $600. Entering through a rear door, the prowlers forced the lock of a dresser drawer to obtain the valuables. Mr. Allen reported his loss immediately to the police, which was two diamond rings valued at $450, a pearl and ruby ring valued at $40, a lavaliere valued at $40, three wedding rings, a pair of earrings and about $40 in cash. Mr. Allen is a popular waiter on the Northern Pacific railroad and nephew of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnson. NOTES BREAKFAST NEW YEAR'S D AT School Club en a Christ- Friday, Dec. dns and toys well lighted the house Plymouth Come and bring your friends Wednesday, Dec. 30th, from 2 to 6 P. M., to Phyllis Wheatley Tea. A splendid musical treat is in store for you and a beautiful souvenir. The North Side High School Club gave the story hour children a Christmas party and program, Friday, Dec. 19th. Goodies of all kinds and toys were given away from a well lighted tree, the latter a gift of the house auxiliary. represent- 5.00 to pur- ded 50 tick- to see Peter Easter Friday, also have the Christmas day after- thanks each hospitality come to our family. IN ness and the the approach isms, we inad- cory, "Recog- White Ma- ne scene oc- river. We erland river. its story have more and are as told by EDITOR. KS many friends of sympathy during the our beloved Mrs. Sarah seet, daugh- Mrs. Nora seet, grand- on, nephew. The Minneapolis Dancing Begins at 8 Best of In One of the Northw Washington Avenue Now then! Here comes Len- Now take a hunch a "Len New Year Wednesday Even Elks Hall, 6th and Music by Bob Singer' Len Oliver, Promoter Attorney W. H. Morris, representing a body of men, gave $5.00 to purchase new records. The Journal has included 50 tickets for our amusement to see Peter Pan at the Garrick Theater Friday, Dec. 26th. The children also have an invitation to attend the Christmas tree at Elks' Hall, Thursday afternoon. Phyllis Wheatley thanks each and every one for the hospitality shown, and remember to come to our New Year's Eve Tea Party. Under pressure of business and the excitement incident to the approach of the Christmas holidays, we inadvertently stated in the story, "Recognition of Negro Mason by White Mason in the South," that the scene occurred on the Tennessee river. We should have said Cumberland river. The facts contained in this story have never been published before and are remembered by the editor as told by the author. 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. Mrs. Carrie Sleet, daughter, Mrs. Jessie Dardell, Mrs. Nora Massingill, Mr. Joseph Sleet, grandchildren, Mr. John Anderson, nephew. Mr. John Hall, partner of the C. and H. Laundry, 527 12th Ave. So., died last week of black smallpox. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. John Hall. Death also claimed Mrs. John Cooper, a victim of smallpox. Mrs. Cooper is survived by her husband and is a member of the Eastern Star. --- --- PHYLLIS WHEATLEY NOTES A CORRECTION CARD OF THANKS OBITUARY OBITUARY MINNEAPOLIS NY. 0436 McDuff WOODARD, Prog. ECONOMY MARKET 810 6th Ave. No., Minneapolis Groceries, Vegetables and Fresh Meats Try Our Special Country Sausage ANNOUNCEMENT The Savoy Cafe, 704 6th Avenue North, has been taken over under the management of Monroe Harvey. The new management cordially invites old and new patrons. VISIT WILLIAMS POOL AND BILLIARD PARLOR Soft Drinks Cigars Dale 9090 560 St. Anthony Avenue MINNEAPOLIS ADVERTISEMENT AND NEW YEARS BAY GIVEN BY MES LODGE 106 I. B. P. O. E. THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 1st 192 ELKS' HALL, SIXTH AND LYNDALE A AMES LODGE 106 I. B. P. O. E. W. THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 1st 1925 AT ELKS' HALL, SIXTH AND LYNDALE AVE. Music by the famous SHORT NECK ORCHESTA CLARENCE McCULLOUGH, Chairman CARL COCKRELL, Floor Manager Committee: J. TOOLEY W. JONES J. LE P.DURDEN W. DODSON F. TH HERE IT IS—SECOND ANNUAL EAKFAST DAN NEW YEAR'S DAY, JAN. 1, 19 AT THE Plymouth Auditorium BREAKFAST DANCE Third St. and Plymouth Ave. North Given by The Minneapolis Clef Club Dancing Begins at 3 A. M. in the Morning Best of Music In One of the Northwest's Finest Dance Hall Washington Avenue Street Cars to the Dock In! Here comes Len, with the snappiest af- tion. Now take a hunch and meet the bunch a "Len Oliver's New Year's Eve Bar Tuesday Eve., Dec. 31st, Ks Hall, 6th and Lyndale Ave. Music by Bob Singer's Syncopating Jazz Bar er, Promoter Adm The Minneapolis Clef Club Dancing Begins at 3 A.M. in the Morning Best of Music In One of the Northwest's Finest Dance Halls Washington Avenue Street Cars to the Door Now then! Here comes Len, with the snappiest affair of all. Now take a hunch and meet the bunch at "Len Oliver's New Year's Eve Ball Wednesday Eve., Dec. 31st, 1924 Elks Hall, 6th and Lyndale Ave. No. Music by Bob Singer's Syncopating Jazz Band Len Oliver, Promoter Admission 50c YOU WILL FIND MANY BEAUTIFUL GIFTS FOR MEN AT WARNER & CO. 507 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis FREE! (For a Limited Time Only) Suits or Overcoats for Men Given free for a few hours work. All kinds of clothing for men. Direct from Factory to Wearer. Send us your name and address and a representative will call. THE MARVELOUS MFG. CO. 802 Oak Lake Ave. N. Minneapolis, Minn. EVER-READY CAFE SPECIAL CHRISTMAS DINNER 50 Cents and 75 Cents 610 Lyndale Ave. No. WANTED Man or woman wanted to solicit advertising for The Bulletin-Apeal. Apply at the office, 302 Court Block, or call Garfield 2075 for information. eee: NES J. LEVY DSON F. THOMAS ST DANCE JAN. 1, 1925 HE audiitorium by Collis Clef Club M. M. in the Morning Music Eve's Finest Dance Halls Street Cars to the Door with the snappiest affair of all. I meet the bunch at river's s Eve Ball Dec. 31st, 1924 Lyndale Ave. No. Syncopating Jazz Band Admission 50c WM. ALLEN "THE OLD RELIABLE" GROCERIES, MEATS & COAL PROMPT DELIVERY 624 Lyndale Ave No. Hyland 5410 Minneapolis Hy. 1066 W. B. WILLIAMS BARBER SHOP AND BATH PARLOR A Real First Class Barber Shop 602 Lyndale Ave. N. Minneapolis Everybody Goes to the Gayety Minneapolis The Home of Real Burlesk Twice Daily DO YOUR BIT If you believe in a home race paper, read, advertise in and subscribe for your paper The Bulletin—Appeal. 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MANS TILERS AVENUE 509 NEW MARKET CARIES AND MEATS Southern Style Home-made Sausage "The Home of Pure Foods" Minneapolis Named 1914 Avenue South B AND TAILORS Is Your Telephone CSTMAS PRICES and Pressed, $1.00 and Dresses, $1.50 Up Table Work In St. Paul Call Elkhurst 4276 KE and WOOD TO THE GOOD Not Delivery JESON COAL CO. One of the Largest Yards in the City In Advertisers Now Main 2259 Mrs. M. L. Mitchell, Prop. Furnished Rooms "THE KEYSTONE" POCKET BILLIARD PARLOB 1318 Washington Ave. So. SOFT DRINKS AND CIGARS Ladies Invited Minneapolis CRY OPEN DAY AND NIGHT MAL TEL. CEDAR 0555 Page 3 Page 4 TRAFFIC CASUALTIES DOUBLE WAR’S TOLL Combined Deaths and Inju- ries 700,600 in 1923. Washington.—“There is almost total lack of systematic effort to secure ac~ curate and complete data regarding .traffic’ accidents, their types and causes, and methods of prevention,” declares the Committee on Statistics of the Conference on Street and High- way Safety, in a report to Secretary of Commerce Hoover based on a thor- ough survey which revealed an annual Joss in the Unitéd States due to street and highway accidents in 1923 of 22 600 persons killed, 678,000 serious in- juries and an economic loss of $600,- ‘000,000. ‘The committee's report shows that there were more than twice as many casualties In street and highway ac eidents in the United States during 1923 than there were for the United States army at home and abroad in the World war. The highway and street casualties Include “killed and seriously injured.” This takes no uc- ‘count of minor accidents. ‘The report also shows that there were only 14,216 more of our men ‘killed in action in the World war than In street and highway accidents in 1923, In states where centralized agen- cles have been created to Investigate such accidents, It has been possible to attempt a systematic remedy of the conditions, But 84 states have no adequate system for securing such in- formation and tp few states is any record kept except where death or se- rious personal injury result from traffic accidents. Committee’s Recommendations. Such facts, the committee says, “are fundamental to the adoption of ade- quate methods of trafMec control, if the present situation is to be improved.” And the committee's recommendations provide that: “Statistics regarding street and high- way accidents are so vital to any com- Prehensive understanding and treat- ment of the safety problem that thelr collection and analysis in every state and community is essential. “Where such do not exist, statutes should be passed in every state which should make It the specific business Of some state agency, preferably that elothed with authority to issue and Fevoke licenses, to receive traffic ac- eldent reports and Investigate all such aceldents, whether occurring within or without the corporate limits of mp- nicipalities, “It should be made, by law, obliga- tory for those concerned to report all traffic accidents, and an adequate pen- alty for failure to report should be provided. “Reasonable uniformity in reporting and tabulating data is essential, and some competent body should under- take the compilation of standard defi- nitions of terms. “Sufficiently detailed information should be gathered to indicate clearly whether the accidents occurred be- cause of: Recklessness, carelessness or incapacity of persons; fault of mechanism of vehicle; physical condi- tions of the locality where the accl- dent occurred. Urges Spot Maps. The committee includes 18 items of information which should be ob- tained to constitute an adequate re- port. Spot maps, to detect danger points and to serve as a basis for remedial action, should be maintained. The experience of the committee led its members to express the hope that Its report “will lead to improvement In the fleld of traffic accident report- ing; that it will stimulate the govern- mental agencies and the various pri- vate organizations interested to a more intensive study . . . and greater efforts.” In its study of fatal accidents the committee found from the records of the census bureau that highway fa- talities are growing at a more rapid rate than accidental deaths from all causes and that automobile fatalities are growing more rapidly than high- way fatalities as a whole. For ex- ample, the total number of accidental deaths increased 10.7 per cent between 1922 and 1923, whereas the total num- der of highway fatalities increased 17.8 per cent, and automobile fatalities in- creased 20.3 per cent. Westminster Cathedral to Have Open-Air Altar London.—An open-air altar and pul- pit equipped with loud speakers is be- Ing erected Just outside Westminster cathedral, so that thousands of per- sons participating in processions and overflow meetings will be able to hear the preacher's volce, Cardinal Bourne, making this an- nouncement at the annual meeting of the Catholic Evidence guild, said the cathedral was not sufficient on cer- tain occasions of the year, and that the whole of the land around the ca- thedral would be leveled and cleared to provide for overflow meetings, Horse Finds Mate Atchison, Kans.—There apparently fs such a thing as horse sense after all. A horse belonging to James Wag- her, Atchison county farmer, became Imprisoned in a deserted barn. For three days the horse was missing, un- til Wagner became attracted by the fact that the horse's mate continued to peer through the cracks in the old ‘barn, amid found the horse imprisoned Inside. To Entertain Host of Editors At Annual Meet Argus Hall ‘eh. Pee College Engaged to House Meeting. St. Louis, Mo. (Special),—Con- tinued plans for the entertainment of the newspaper men that are to gather here in February are well under way. Mr. J. E. Mitchell, the chairman of the executive committee of the Na- tional Negro Press Association and Editor of the St. Louis Argus of this city, has already begun work among the local business and professional men of the city to give a cordial re- ception to the visiting editors, man- agers and representatives. While no definite plans have been announced as to what the local committee would do, it is believed here that thesessions are to be held in the Argus Hall on the third floor of the Argus Building and that night sessions and special meetings will be held at the Poro College and at some of the churches. Editors from New England, from the far North and extreme West and South have signified to Chairman Mitchell that it is their plan to be present. Mr. B. J. Davis, the presi- dent of the association, believes that it will be a general awakening of in- terest in Journalism now that the na- tional election is out of the way and the Republican party has emerged triumphantly by electing an executive whom the American people can trust. The President believes that the res- toration of confidence has been estab- lished and that the members of the press will take advantage of this period. ‘The Christmas Ball of the Minne- haha Temple of Daughter Elks was attended by a large crowd of Christ. mas merrymakers. ‘The Cato Temple, A. A. O. N. S., ‘Mystic Shrine, gave their annual ball Monday evening, Dec. 22nd, at South Side Auditorium, which was a grand ‘success. Music was furnished by the famous “Short Neck Orchestra.” "The officers who attended were: Isis Lady Nobles: Chief Command- ress, Miss Willa Taylor; Mrs. D. A. Rose, Odessa Blivens, and Mrs, Hos. kins. Miss Taylor and all the ladies looked exceptionally fine in their Fezzes, Joel M. Pope, Potentate; W. B. Hatch, Secretary. Mrs, Ralph Ward, 426 St. Anthony Ave., is recovering from an attack of pleurisy. A Christmas tree and exercises by ‘the children will be held on Monday afternoon, Dee. 29th, at 4:00 o'clock, in the guild room of St. Phillip’s Chureh. Nellie Jay and her “Jay Birds,” the latter eight beautiful girls who ‘sing and play various musical instru- ‘ments, comprising one of the most popular singing orchestras in vaude- ‘ville, will headline the New Year bill at the Seventh Street theater, be- ginning tomorrow afternoon. ‘Also featured on the Dill is Mari- eta Craig, who was a Minneapolis school teacher before she entered upon a stage career. Following her success as “Lizzie,” the comedy char- acter in “The Bat,” Miss Craig wrote her own vehicle for vaudeville, “Bat- ty," a travesty on the great mystery play. She is assisted by a company of four. Other acts include Joe Lane and Pearl Harper, who introduce a base- ball game in their “Bits of Wit"; George Wagner and Lela Leta in “Foolin,’" a comedy skit by John P. Medbury; Lucy Gillett, “the world’s greatest woman juggler,” and Bob Gillette, clown and eccentric dancer, and Charles Kenna, comedian-mono- logist. ‘The feature film will be Richard Talmadge in “On Time.” KAPPA ALPHA PSI . TO MEET IN ST. LOUB (Continued from page 1) distinguished Negroes of which this fraternity can boast. After the audience with President Coolidge the delegates and members of the fraternity in attendance on the convention will go to the Arlington National cemetery where they will place a wreath on the tombs of the Unknown Soldier and of Colonel Charles Young. Five hundred and sixty members of the Omega Psi Fra- ternity served in the recent war and the wreath to be placed on the tomb of the Unknown Hero will be partic- ularly a tribute to Omega men who Pa the supreme sacrifice. “ONE TOUCH OF NATURE MAKES ALL THE WORLD AKIN" (Continued from page 1) One clawed -vainly at the slippery steel for hand holds to reach the top of the car. Two of the men were successful and from their point of THE NORTHWESTERN-BULLETIN APPEAL aia — | buds Wishing You i = A Bright and oe y Happy New Year : J Compliments of P Br. L. FH. Crosthwaite 4 | 2 Detroit Block St. Paul 1 _ ~ Wishing You 4 A Happy. . " Healthful and Fi Prosperous | , New Year Compliments of | j Attorney ©. 3. Smith ¢ | 328 Met. Bank Bldg. St. Paul i Hey! Happy New Year Hey! THE THREE JESTERS will give their NEWS YEAR’S DANCE at THE HENRIETTA . WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEC. 31 At What Time?—From 0 to 0 Come when you get ready—leave when you get ready—even if it’s all night long. Music by Sundown Kids ADMISSION 50c R. DODD H. STANFIELD A. BLAIR safety reached down and helped the others up. For those who had been injured in the first plunge down there was no hope. The water. hurtling through the car swept bodies through the shattered panes. Even for those who struggled to the top, death played a waiting game. It was minutes only before help came, some boys rowing along the river side and firemen with their ladders reaching .down from atop the bridge were prompt, but to those clinging there on the wrecked car top, their clothing drenched, near perishing with cold, it seemed an age. Colored Men Heroes. John Lewis, 895 W. Central Ave., and 8. E. Curtis, 1473 Charles, ob- servation car porter and chef, re- spectively, were heroes in the trag- edy. Though stunned by the sudden- ness of the car plunge and chilled by the icy waters of the Chippewa river, the two men standing in water up to their necks, disregarding their own injuries, assisted in rescuing many ‘Dersons less fortunate. Lewis’ hanus were trozen and his etd was cut and bruised in the crash. Curtis was struck on the head suffering severe lacerations and also several broken ribs. They were tak- ‘en to the hospital. Wishing You A Gappy and Prosperous Nem Year Compliments of Br. G. B. Hill 303 Court Block St. Paul Texan Finds Paris No Place to Try Out Cry of“Lynch’Em! Paris, France, Dec. 24.—A white man, said to be Malcolm Davidson, of Texas, had a) narrow escape from being lynched here Saturday when he attempted to lead an attack on a Negro, who had accidentally shot a man, by shouting “Lynch him,” to a crowd and then trying to tell them how the “nigger” would have been treated had he been in America, ‘The Negro, who gave his name as John Clark, is said to have come to words with Davidson in a resort here when the latter objected to his at- tention to a French girl. Davidson became enraged and attempted to hit the Negro with a wine flask, when the girl objected to his intereference. In the scuffle that followed, Clark drew a pistol, which was accidental- ly discharged, killing a Frenchman, Andrew Carriere. It was then that Davidson mounted a table and began his poisonous harangue. 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