Northwestern Bulletin-Appeal

Official Organ of the Saint Paul Branch of the N.A.A.C.P. THE NORTHWESTERN F.L.GILLESPIE,INSURANCE HEAD,DIES Miss. Historical Society Jane Historical Blog. Baltai Paul Minnesota To Secr. Equality FORTY-FIRST YEAR NO. 5 HERBERT MILLER NAMED HEAD OF FISK UNIVERSITY HERBERT MILLER NAMED HEAD OF FISK UNIVERSITY Succeeds Fayette A. McKenzie Who Resigned Recently Under Fire. New York City, N. Y., May 7—Prof. Herbert Miller of Ohio State University, it was announced today by the trustee board, has been named to succeed Dr. Fayette Avery McKenzie as president of Fisk University. The announcement comes as no great surprise, it being freely predicted months ago, that should Dr. McKenzie's services be dispensed with that he was the only logical man to take his place. Some, in stronger confirmation of their beliefs, even hinted that the agitation recently started against administration policies at Fisk by William Burghardt DuBois had as its sole purpose the seating of Prof. Miller in the presidential chair of the institution. Dr. DuBois, when questioned about the report, "had nothing to say." The new Fisk head is the son-in-law of Dr. Paul Cravath, an influential banker and business man of the east, closely associated with Fisk affairs, being a member of its trustee board and the son of a former Fisk president Prof. Miller has written many worthy books and treatises dealing with the people with whom he must come in contact. Unlike his father-in-law, he does not believe that solution of the so-called "race problem" lies in segregation. The St. Paul Urban League Seeks Members The St. Paul Urban League Seeks Members The St. Paul Urban League begins the solicitation of memberships this week in order to increase the effectiveness of the work and to provide a constituency composed of all people interested in the work. Up to this time the membership of the League has been confirmed to a few men and women who subscribed and paid their pledges and made possible the coming of the League to St. Paul. The time has come in the opinion of the Executive Board when all colored people who so desire shall be members of the League. Membership entitles one to vote for the Executive Board and to be eligible for membership on the Executive Board. The fee is $1.00 and memberships may be secured at the office of the Urban League, 71 W. 7th St., or through members of the Executive Board. Mr. Carter in a statement to the Bulletin-Appeal representative, sald: "The service of the Urban League is free, and yet many men and women whom we have aided either by getting them jobs or rendering other service have felt that they would like to be a part of an organization which is doing so much in behalf of the colored people. For that reason and because it is the desire of the Executive Board that every colored person shall have a vote in the election of the Executive Board of the Urban League, we are inviting men and women of St. Paul to become members of the organization." Urban League Secures Girl Typist Position The St. Paul Urban League, through its department of employment, placed Miss Maxine Woodford, stenographer and typist, in the office of the Adlerika Company as a typist this week. Miss Woodford is a graduate of the Johnson high school, Class of '24, and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Woodford of 928 E. Lawson street. The opportunity which the Urban League secured for Miss Lawson came through Mr. Karl Weschcke of the Adlerika Co. Mr. Weschcke is the son of Mr. Charles Weschcke, member of the Executive Board of the Urban League, who has been interested in the problems of colored people for many years. BULLETIN-APPEAL Washington, May 7.—Twelve hundred students at Howard University went on strike this afternoon protesting against compulsory military training. Howard is one of America's leading institutions for colored students. Behind the college band, the students paraded around the campus shouting "we won't drill." Daughter Elks Joint May Ball Grand Success The Joint May Ball of the Twin City Daughter Elks, Como Temple 128, St. Paul, and Minnechaha Temple 129, Minneapolis, at the South Side Auditorium, Minneapolis, last Monday evening was a grand success from point of attendance and pleasure. A large and cosmopolitan crowd danced to the rythmic strains of Stevens' Orchestra. It seemed that everyone in the two towns was spending the evening with the Daughter Elks. The colorful and beautiful dresses, or we might say costumes, worn by the ladies, together with the vari-colored decorations of the dancing auditorium, made a most pleasing sight. The committee of Daughter Elks in charge of the pleasant and diverting affair were ably assisted by the Brother Bills of the Sainty and Mill Cities. It was announced that on Monday, May 18, the Elks of the Twin Cities, Ames and Gopher Lodges, will give their second joint ball at the South Side Auditorium. The chairman of the Joint committee, J. Louis Ervin, promises another enjoyable time for everyone. Nashville, Tenn. — Willis Walton Banks, for 33 years head waiter at some of the most famous hotels of the South, has retired. He has come in close personal contact with presidents and many of the leading men of the country. Vote For Gale P. Hilyer For Judge of Municipal Court M. B. Gale P. Hilyer, attorney with offices in the New York Life building, filed for Judge of the Municipal Court of Minneapolis. Mr. Hilyer is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, holding two degrees from that institution. He has practiced law for ten years, building up an enviable practice and reputation. Mr. Hilyer is married, and resides with his family at 3700 12th Ave. So., and is well qualified for the position he seeks. Don't fail to give him your vote. Primaries May 11 Prepared by Glesner Fowler, 408 Hulet Buflding, Minneapolis, for Gale P. Hilyer, 719 New York Life Bldg., for which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1925 The Safest Harbor We have voyaged across the ocean That we dreamed of long ago; We have met with wild adventures Where the winds of Trouble blow; But the songs you used to sing us Still come back across the foam, Calling to the wandering Children, Ere too late, to hurry home. We, who in our pride of knowledge, Sometimes fancy we are men, Hear the magic of that music And our thoughts turn home again. Home, like children's, through the storm clouds Or the kindly sun above, Home to you, who still are waiting In the Port of Mother Love. Zenith City Woman Visits Twin Cities Mrs. Susan B. Evans, 1827 South street, Duluth, Minn., arrived in the Twin Cities last week to attend a meeting of the Woman's Republican Club of Minnesota, which held a session at the Y. W. C. A. Monday afternoon. Mrs. Evans is chairman of the Division of Colored Women for Minnesota, having been appointed to this office last fall by Miss Hallie L. Brown, National Chairman. The object of the organization is to stimulate interest in political activities among colored women. The Republican National Committee is made up of the various state committees, and it is very necessary for each state to keep alive its organization. This medium gives the women of the race an opportunity to have a voice and participate in the functioning of the National body. It is educational also, as it provides booklets and data on political matter that few women have a knowledge of, owing to the fact that suffrage has been heretofore denied them. The 19th Amendment to the Federal Constitution conferred full citizenship rights upon women, and it is now incumbent upon the sex to prepare themselves for the exercise of that right. Mrs. Evans was the guest of relatives while in St. Paul, and left for her home Monday night. A. Safest Haven enjoyaged across the o ne dreamed of long ago met with wild adventure the winds of Trouble songs you used to sing come back across the t to the wandering Child no late, to hurry home in our pride of knowl times fancy we are me magic of that music our thoughts turn home like children's, through t kindly sun above, you, who still are ma Port of Mother Love Harbor is the ocean long ago; adventures trouble blow; to sing us is the foam, big Children, my home. knowledge, care men, music turn home again. through the storm love, are waiting for Love. JAMES J. MONTAGUE HE DIED TO M JOHN Born May 9, 1800 John Brown's body lies John Brown's body lies John Brown's body lies But his soul goes m TO MAKE ME JOHN BROWN May 9, 1800—Died Dec. 2, a body lies a-mouldering f body lies a-mouldering f body lies a-mouldering f soul goes marching on. HE DIED TO MAKE MEN FREE THE STATUE OF JOHN C. HENRY, A CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR ERA MEMBER, IS SHOWN IN THE MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF BOSTON. JOHN BROWN Born May 9, 1800—Died Dec. 2, 1859 John Brown's body lies a-mouldering in the grave, John Brown's body lies a-mouldering in the grave, John Brown's body lies a-mouldering in the grave, But his soul goes marching on. Kansas City, Mo.—M. Washington, grocer, 1708 N. 3rd St., Kansas side, shot and killed his wife April 30, and then committed suicide. Marshall, Texas—Prof. S. head of the Department of Political Science of Wiley dead. --- AKE MEN FREE BROWN -Died Dec. 2, 1859 mouldering in the grave, mouldering in the grave, mouldering in the grave, arching on. Marshall, Texas—Prof. S. M. Nokomo, head of the Department of History and Political Science of Wiley College, is dead. NOTICE Mrs. Aimee Hall's connection with the Bulletin- Appeal has been severed. She has not been active with this paper since March 4th, at which time she met with an accident in getting off a street car. Until a successor is secured advertisers may communicate direct to our office. The Publisher Nat'l Spiritual MeetEnds With Split of Races Indignation Arose When Resolution Is Passed to Call Colored Convention for Creating a Separate Body. By Illustrated Press New York, May 8.—The National Spiritual Convention of America was officially chartered as a separate body from the Caucasians, with Rev. John R. White, pastor of the Universal Spiritualist Church of New York, as the National President. The other officers elected by the white national body in Cleveland, Ohio, were Rev. Sarah Harrington of Chicago, vicepresident; Mrs. C. W. Dennison of Patterson, N. J., secretary; Mr. George E. Smith, treasurer, and a board of directors. There came a parting of the ways between the two races who constituted the National Body, at Los Angeles, when the resolution was passed for the National President to call a Colored Convention for the creating of a separate body, which now has separated the two races. A storm of indignation arose among the colored delegates from both East and Middle West, and the feeling ran high. It was openly asserted in executive session by some of the white officials that a separate national organization for colored people exclusively should be immediately created, as it was imperative, because the southern delegates (white) insisted that it should be before any effort was made to carry its propaganda into the southland. Moreover, the southern delegates were very bitter in sitting with colored delegates in convention form. The New York and Middle West colored delegations balked when the matter was brought up in open session, but the white officers compromised and agreed to assist the colored organization financially and in other material ways. The establishment of the separate Colored National Body for the colored spiritualist churches in America was finally agreed upon. The National Headquarters has been established in New York City. The Rev. John R. White, president of the Colored National Body, stated to the Press Association last night that the Colored National Body will at once proceed to send representatives and missionaries into the southland, and begin to wage a campaign against the mushroom churches and fake mediums who are operating fraudulently. The National Headquarters offices will be located at 206 West 138th St., New York City. Mr. Jos. P. Whitwell of St. Paul, the wholesale cigar and tobacco dealer, made the call, as the national president of the National Spiritual Association, and has proven his friendship and worth in selecting a former resident of St. Paul as the national president for the colored organization. Dr. White, who is now the official head of all colored spiritualist churches in America, is also a member of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a white circle, in New York City. Philadelphia, Pa.—Fred Hall, age 28, was shot and mortally wounded April 30, as his fiancee, Miss Alice Craig, was packing for their trip to Baltimore to be married. Mr. Hall is a prominent tailor and leading business man. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL Shop Every Week in the Bulletin-Appeal The Dependable Medium PRICE: FIVE CENTS PRESIDENT AND FOUNDERLIBERTY LIFE SUCCUMBS PRESIDENT AND FOUNDERLIBERTY LIFE SUCCUMBS Friends Pay Last Respect to Dead Leader of Race Institution. Chicago, Ill., May 5.—Frank L. Gillespie, founder and president of the Liberty Life Insurance Company of Illinois, died of pneumonia Friday, May 1st, at his home, 4524 Grand boulevard, Chicago. The end came at eight minutes past noon. He had been ill only two days. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 4th, at one-p. m., in the Olivet Baptist Church, Grand boulevard at Thirty-first street, Rev. R. L. Bradby of Detroit officiating. Mounds of flowers banked the crowded church. Telegrams of sympathy from all over the country were read. Mr. A. L. Holsey, secretary to Major R. R. Moton, spoke in behalf of the National Negro Business League, Mr. Chandler Owen represented the press, and Rev. Bradby delivered the sermon of tribute. Dr. Bradby moved his hearers to tears with his simple, touching eulogy of the man—his work, his ambition, his achievements. His was the "perfect tribute," showing the power of Mr. Gillespie and where it lay—in his simple faith in men and his humanness in dealing with them. Attorney Earl B. Dickerson, on behalf of the company, read a resolution that had been passed sanctioning the placing of a life-sized bust in the offices of the company. Born in Arkansas Mr. Gillespie was born in Osceola, Ark., 49 years ago. His first ambition in life was to become a musician, as he was a violinist of rare talent. Then he decided to take up law and entered the law school of Harvard university, but financial difficulties compelled him to abandon this idea. It was then that he began his fight for a place in the world of business and progressiveness. After varied experiences in different ventures he adopted the insurance business as his life's calling. He was affiliated with several insurance companies, mastering the business in his climb. Feeling himself perfected to start his own company, he looked for assistance financially from his friends. The late George Holt and George Liebrandt, president of the Lincoln State bank, and always a friend of the Race, were his main props. Aided by their backing he laid the foundation for the Liberty Life Insurance company five years ago. Today it stands as a monument of his business genius. Lost to Race. The Liberty Life Insurance company has suffered an irreparable loss. The sympathy, the understanding, and the guiding hand of Frank L. Gillespie will be felt. The whole Race has suffered, for it has lost one of its most valued men, and we grieve in unison with his widow, Mrs. Edreaner Gillespie, and his two children, Edward and Miss Edreaner Gillespie; his three brothers, Robert Pickett and Walter Gillespie, and his sister, Miss Zulee Felton, who mourn his loss. MILL CITY CHURCHES TO OBSERVE MOTHER'S DAY St. Peter's A. M. E. Church at 22nd near Elliott Ave., will observe Mother's Day with appropriate services, beginning Sunday morning at 10:45. Rev. H. C. Boyd, the pastor, will deliver a sermon on "Mother." Sunday evening the Pastor's Aid Society will have charge of a special Mother's Day program, starting at 7:30 p. m. The special Mother's Day services at Wayman A. M. E. Church at Phyllis Wheatley House will begin with the sermon on "Mother" by the pastor, Rev. H. C. Claybrook at 11 a. m. That evening at 8 o'clock Wayman will have a special Mother's Day program. At Bethesda Baptist Church Rev. H. C. Parsons, pastor, will speak on "Motherhood" at the morning services. There will be a special Mother's Day Program during the evening services. The Northwestern Bulletin- Appeal CECIL NEWMAN .....Manager MARY WILLIAMS—Tel. Hyland 1066 .....Circulation and News FOREIGN ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE: W. B. Ziff Company, 608 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill. W. B. Ziff Company, 404 Morton Bldg., 116E. Nassau St. N. Y. City. 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 March 3, 1879. Notice—Editors may use any non-copyrighted matter in this paper by giving The Bulletin-Appeal credit for the same.—The Publisher. Entered as second-class matter February 20, 1922, at the postoffice at St. Paul, Minn., under the Act of March 3, 1879. Notice—Editors may use any non-copyrighted matter in this paper by giving The Bulletin-Appeal credit for the same.—The Publisher. "Do the day's work"—Calvin Coolidge. o not all one Father; hath not one God real treacherously every man against his covenant of our fathers? (Malachi ii. Have we not all one Father; hath not one God created us? Why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, and profane the covenant of our fathers? (Malachi ii, 10.) MATER AMABILIS periment by an Act of Congress in 1914 of May in the month of May to be known as custom of observing a day to pay tribute to nation, annually, was imported from England in vogue. It is none the less common that fact, as the sentiment appeals to the frank, regardless of racial, religious or the stand upon a common ground for a conquest. Day will be celebrated with song and the rostrum, and in the schools, through which it fitting that this should be so, as the mother by the individual bespeaks to the body of the people as a whole. It was in 1914 that the future of the child is always the same. France have good mothers and she will something about the word mother that is a sacred meaning. The relation of maternal between God and man—the unkind love for offspring brings out the natural nature of womanhood. There is no need it—it is beyond comparison. The object of reciprocal, and perhaps seem unworthy of this is blind—its purity is likened to that of eggs are pure." Such a love is eternal and of tongue or pen can portray a picture of mother wooing her first born to the shad; mother who toils and weeps and sacribe well-being of her brood. No matter how frail and unfitted, physically, she may be onward to make her offspring happy. Ablends with the gold, with eyes that are bring hand, we find mother in the ever words of love those who are the nearest to we salute you! This is your day; you have pay you homage, restrospectively, not across the border, or whether you still are in embrace you lovingly in the grasp of devil kiss upon your placid brow. Mother in lowly cabin, or mother in palace, or the truest and dearest, and ever the best with hands toil hardened, mother in pea light of heavenly beauty shines in her terrace. This Government by an Act of Congress in 1914 officially set the second Sunday in the month of May to be known as "Mother's Day." The custom of observing a day to pay tribute to the motherhood of the nation, annually, was imported from England, where it has long been in vogue. It is none the less commendable, however, from that fact, as the sentiment appeals to the human emotion of all mankind, regardless of racial, religious or political differences. We stand upon a common ground for a common purpose. Mother's Day will be celebrated with song and verse, from the pulpit, the rostrum, and in the schools, throughout the country. And it is fitting that this should be so, as the reverence that is accorded the mother by the individual bespeaks the spirit that makes up the body of the people as a whole. It was Napoleon who once said: "The future of the child is always the work of the mother. Let France have good mothers and she will have good sons." There is something about the word mother that touches the divine; it has a sacred meaning. The relation of mother is that of an intermediary between God and man—the unknown and the known. Maternal love for offspring brings out the finer instincts of the spiritual nature of womanhood. There is no earthly devotion to equal it—it is beyond comparison. The object of affection may not be reciprocal, and perhaps seem unworthy of it, but it is the love that is blind—its purity is likened to that of God—"to the pure all things are pure." Such a love is eternal and will endure forever. No word of tongue or pen can portray a picture as beautiful as a young mother wooing her first born to the shadowy shores of sleep, or the mother who toils and weeps and sacrifices, for the comfort and well-being of her brood. No matter how menial the work, or how frail and unfitted, physically, she may be to the task, she struggles onward to make her offspring happy. And when the silvery hair blends with the gold, with eyes that are dimmed by time's withering hand, we find mother in the evening life counselling with words of love those who are the nearest and dearest to her. Mother, we salute you! This is your day; your hour of triumph, and we pay you homage, restrospectively, no matter where you are—across the border, or whether you still abide with us where we can embrace you lovingly in the grasp of our arms, and implant a fervid kiss upon your placid brow. "For mother in lowly cabin, or mother in palace hall, Is ever the truest and dearest, and ever the best of all. Mother with hands toil hardened, mother in pearls and lace, The light of heavenly beauty shines in her tender face." A CORRECTION Bletin-Appeal acknowledges the receipt of C. Waters, Jr., secretary of the School or calling attention to a mistake we made in bibliography of the late Professor John B. of that school and assistant president, stated that Howard had honored the matter naming the law school the "John M. B. which is not the case. It was the Frelington, D. C., that named its law department Law School. This is an inadvertence, it is to be regretted. Lord Langston gave a part of the most useful building of Howard University, and the Mr. Its alumnal should have done what the city saw fit to do in honoring this distinguished Congress to make this change in its such an effort been made it would have of the race throughout the country. Waters pays a glowing personal tribute to letter, which no doubt is shared by the Mr. This is gratifying of course, but the Mr. morialize our illustrious dead in a more severe thank Mr. Waters for calling our aid which we stand corrected. The Bulletin-Appeal acknowledges the receipt of a letter from Mr. James C. Waters, Jr., secretary of the School of Law, Howard University, calling attention to a mistake we made recently in publishing the biography of the late Professor John M. Langston, former dean of that school and assistant president of the University. We stated that Howard had honored the memory of Mr. Langston by naming the law school the "John M. Langston Law School," which is not the case. It was the Frelinghuysen University, Washington, D. C., that named its law department the John M. Langston Law School. While this is an inadvertence, it is to be regretted that it is not true. Professor Langston gave a part of the most useful years of his life to the upbuilding of Howard University, and the school of law in particular. Its alumnal should have done what the Frelinghuysen University saw fit to do in honoring this distinguished scholar by petitioning Congress to make this change in its department of law. Had such an effort been made it would have received the solid backing of the race throughout the country. Mr. Waters pays a glowing personal tribute to John M. Langston in his letter, which no doubt is shared by the entire faculty of Howard. This is gratifying of course, but the need of the hour is to memorialize our illustrious dead in a more substantial way. However, we thank Mr. Waters for calling our attention to this matter, in which we stand corrected. FRANK L. GILLESPIE loves a shining mark. It claimed as its Frank L. Gillespie, notable business man to live in Chicago, after an illness of only Gillespie was the founder and active pro- the Insurance Company at the time of his only an ideal and a determination to put the greatest institutions of the kind in the short space of time it started seven yrs race have accomplished as much with others as Frank L. Gillespie. Gillespie was endowed by nature with a w- issuing disposition, with the necessary en- success in anything that would attract Death loves a shining mark. It claimed as its own on the first instant, Frank L. Gillespie, notable business man and race leader, at his home in Chicago, after an illness of only two days with pneumonia. Mr. Gillespie was the founder and active president of the Liberty Life Insurance Company at the time of his death. Starting with only an ideal and a determination to put it forth he built up one of the greatest institutions of the kind in the country, considering the short space of time it started seven years ago. Few men of any race have accomplished as much within a lifetime of only 49 years as Frank L. Gillespie. Mr. Gillespie was endowed by nature with a winning personality, a pleasing disposition, with the necessary energy and intelligence to win success in anything that would attract his fine tal- ents and effort. His passing is a distinct loss to the race and leaves a void that will be hard to fill. He studied the insurance business scientifically and was considered to be one of the best informed men on insurance in the country. He was the ideal man to be at the head of a company. His geniality and frankness inspired confidence in his honesty and integrity. We have looked with pride upon his marvelous achievements and with the hope that he would live to see all of his dreams realized. However, the indomitable spirit of Frank L. Gillespie will dominate the monument he has built and its solidity will continue even though he will not be present in the quickening form of flesh and blood. John Brown was born at Torrington, Conn., May 9, 1800. He descended from Mayflower and Revolutionary stock. There was no better lineage in America. Three generations of the Brown family were ardent abolitionists. In 1798 Brown, father of John, participated in the rescue of slaves in Connecticut, who were claimed by a Virginia clergyman. This was shortly after Connecticut had abolished slavery. At the age of five Brown moved to Ohio with his parents. His boyhood and manhood were made up of hard work, and dots of it. His schooling was precarious, owing to the lack of facilities incident to the western wilderness. His early companions were the Indians who lived around where his parents settled. However, he learned to read, and whenever he had a spare moment he read the Bible and became familiar with every portion of the Scriptures. A short stay in a house where there was a slave boy of his own age made him bitter against slavery, and caused him to "declare, or swear, eternal war with slavery." Brown was twice married. There were seven children born to his first wife, and his second wife generously presented him with thirteen children. Eight of this total of twenty children died in infancy. The remaining dozen all shared in the firm convictions of the parents against slavery. In 1834, when Brown was postmaster at Randolph, Pa., he wrote a letter to his brother proclaiming his determination to make war against slavery. His main plan was to prevail upon abolitionist families to educate Negro children. "If once the Christians of the free states," he declared, "would set to work in earnest teaching the blacks, the people of the slave holding states would find themselves constitutionally driven to set about the work of emancipation immediately." Brown later moved back to Ohio. In 1840, while surveying land for Oberlin College, he entertained a vague plan for the colonization of Negroes there. In 1846 he moved to Massachusetts, and in 1848 he settled at North Elba, N. Y., which was his home for the rest of his life. Gerrit Smith, in 1846, on the anniversary of the West India emancipation, offered 100,000 acres of forest land in the North Elba section to such colored families, fugitive slaves, or others as would take them in small farms and clear them. The cold northern climate, however, did not appeal to a people unaccustomed to its rigors, as the colored race was at that time, and Smith's generous offer was not accepted. During these days Brown was actively engaged in organizing "Leaguers of Gileadites," pledged to the rescue of fugitive slaves. In an address to one of these organizations at Springfield, Mass., he said "Stand by one another and by your friends while a drop of blood remains; and be hanged if you must, but tell no tales out of school." This grim advice was given nine years before his own death on the scaffold. Five of Brown's sons moved to Kansas from Ohio, in 1854, and filed on claims a few miles from Osawatomie. A year later they were joined by their father. And now began a series of events which were really the forerunners of the Civil War. It was the bitter struggle between the friends of freedom and the adherents of slavery due to the admission of Kansas into the sisterhood of states. The South was for the extension of slavery and the restoration of her power in Congress. If, on the other hand, the North could gain Kansas, the power of the South in Congress would gradually diminish and the slave property become valueless. With these views Brown was in perfect accord. The freestaters went into the territory as actual settlers, while a large majority of those interested in slavery rushed in from Missouri and other sections of territory by military force to reconcile. With John Brown it was a plain case of war against slavery. Thousands of Missourians, armed with rifles and cannon, crossed the borders and participated in the elections. Murder and pillage became common. The burning of homes and barns was almost a daily occurrence. Law became a travesty. Brown and his boys were sworn in as members of the Kansas militia. One colored company, was formed by Capt. Matthews and his aide, Lt. Patrick H. Minor, both of whom were members of the race, and participated in the bloody border warfare until final victory was won. They helped to defend Lawrence from a Missquri invasion, which was settled without blood-shed. Later on Lawrence was thoroughly pillaged and many murders committed. Two of the Brown boys were arrested by U. S. cavalry, and John Brown, Jr., the eldest, was driven nine miles on foot at a trot to Osawatomie, with his arms tied behind him. Then followed the "Pottawatomie Massacre," which stirred up the whole country. Five representatives of the proslavery movement were called from their beds and deliberately killed. Brown and his friends openly announced that it was done in retaliation for the killing of the same number of free state men, and that it was notice to slaveholders that from that time on blood for blood would be exacted in cases of further invasion of rights. From that time on things took a different turn in Kansas. In 1878 Robinson, who had been governor of Kansas at the time, commended Brown's action in these words: "I never had much doubt that Captain Brown was the author of the blow at Pottawatomie, for the reason that he was the only man who comprehended the situation, and saw the absolute necessity of some such blow, and had the nerve to strike it." These events were small as compared to the terrible conflicts of the Civil War a few years later. In the spring of 1859 Brown and a few men rented a small farm near Harper's Ferry, Va. His daughter, Anne, a girl of 15, and his daughter-in-law, kept house for them. They attracted little attention from the neighbors. Here they quietly had shipped in a number of rifles, pistols and pikes. On Sunday night, October 16, 1859, Brown called eighteen of his men before him and said: "Men get on your arms; we will proceed to the ferry." It was dark and rainy. At ten-thirty they broke into the government armory with a crowbar and quietly overpowered the guards. By mid-night the village was patrolled by Brown's men, among whom were several fugitive slaves. A number of prominent citizens were taken as hostages. In the morning citizens of the town and surrounding country armed themselves and exchanged shots with the invaders. A number of people were killed and wounded. Later in the day Col. Robert E. Lee, subsequently the head of the Confederate Army, arrived from Washington with a company of U. S. Marines, and battered in the doors of the armory engine house where Brown and his men were making their final stand. When captured his two sons were dead, and Brown, badly wounded, was thought to be dying. He was recognized by Lt. J. E. B. Stewart, who had known him in Kansas. Shortly after Brown's capture Gov. Wise arrived, with several hundred men, and held a conversation with Brown. In speaking of the noted abolitionist the governor said: "They are mistaken who take Brown for a madman. He is a bundle of the best nerves I ever saw; cut and thrust and bleeding and in bonds. He is a man of clear head, of courage, fortitude, and simple ingenuousness. He is cool, collected, indomitable; and it is but just to him to say that he was humane to his prisoners, and he inspired me with great trust in his integrity as a man of truth." Brown was tried at Charlestown, the county seat in the county in which Harper's Ferry is located. He was represented by lawyers from Massachusetts. He was found guilty and sentenced to be hanged. He was hanged on December 2, 1859. On the day of his death he wrote the following prophetic words on a paper of paper and handed it to one of his guards: "I, John Brown, am not quite certain that the crimes of this guilty land will never be purged away but with blood. I had, as I now think, vainly fattered myself that without much bloodshed it might be done." In less than two years civil war broke out and regiments from the North were marching southward lustily singing—"John Brown's body lies a-mouldering in the grave, but his soul is marching on." The calmness and iron nerve displayed by Brown while standing on the scaffold has never been surpassed. He never murmured or moved, but stood like a majestic statue. He died believing that his course was right. And who can say that he was wrong in that belief? Brown was often referred to as "Old John Brown." He was only 59 when he died. Fearing an uprising of the slaves their owners arrayed a number of them to witness the fate of John Brown as a warning. As Brown was being led to the scaffold he stopped to kiss a child which a slave mother held in her arms, speaking words of hope and cheer to the slaves who were to witness the fateful scene. He struck the blow knowing the futility of success after weighing the cost. He believed that the forfeiture of his life would quicken public sentiment and bring about ways and means for the liberation of the slaves. Brown's philosophy, as he had often stated, was not a long life barren of service to humanity, but rather a short and useful one. He knew that his tragic end would arouse wide attention and awaken the public conscience to the horrors of human slavery. And in less than two short years men were as willing to fight—aye, to die if they must—to avenge the death of a martyr for humanity and to wipe the terrible stain from the escutcheon of our common country. It is true a monument has been erected to his memory, but his name is unhonored and unsung in the school histories. Biographers may mention a few paragraphs and refer to him as a fanatic and treat him as a criminal. But his deeds, like the brightest stars in the constellation of the heavens, will reflect with hustle when the history of this passing civilization is recounted by future generations of mankind. No other man in history gave up life so willingly for a cause, outside of our Lord, Jesus Christ, who died on the cross to save the souls of all men. John Brown died to liberate the shackles that fettered the slave in bondage. It is important that every youth in the land should know the truth about John Brown. He was one of the grandest characters that was ever molded into the form of a human being. Americanization Series JOHN BROWN. ABOLITIONIST THE NORTHWESTERN-BULLETIN APPREAL Letters to the Editor Minneapolis, Minn., April 30, 25 To the Editor of the Bulletin-Appeal: Sitting in Colonel Leach's headquarters, I just picked up your issue of April 25th, and read your editorial "Racial Inharmony"; and it gives me great pleasure, indeed, to say that I wish that editorial might be taught in the public schools. I don't know who wrote it but if we had some men on the commercial papers, that could write as well and with as good a purpose, we would be more fortunate than we have been in the past. DAVID W. PARSONS, 3108 Clinton ave., Tubman Civic League Will Sponsor Baby Welfare Exhibit A Baby Welfare Demonstration under the auspices of the St. Paul Urban League, sponsored by the Harriet Tubman Civic League, will be held May 23rd, from 2 to 5 P. M., at the Y. W. C. A. Branch, 598 W. Central Ave. The Baby Welfare Association staff of physicians and nurses will conduct the demonstration and will give talks and illustrations on the proper care of infants. Dr. J. Walton Crump, Miss Monjoy Jones, R. N., and Miss Belle O'Shields will assist in the demonstration. All mothers with children two years of age and under are invited to attend. Suitable gifts will be presented to the children and tea will be served by the members of the Harriet Tubman Civic League, to the mothers. Mrs. Geo Brooks is chairman of the Committee of Arrangements. Business Increase Is Result of Trade Week Mr. F. D. McCracken, Director of the Trade Week of the National Business League, reports that from a careful check of our people engaged in business there has been noted an increase in each particular line. Mr. McCracken states that it is not a temporary improvement, but feels that the campaign which has been waged this year has awakened our group to their duty in supporting those who are struggling to build up commercial lines in the Twin Cities in order to absorb our own boys and girls who have finished our schools and are prepared to enter the commercial field. SIOUX FALLS NEWS Mr. H. Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. James Crowder have returned from their three weeks' motor trip to Chicago and other cities. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Murray, Mrs. Helen Haynes, the Freeman family, Mrs. Capitola Mitchell, Jr., Mr. William Harris and Miss Georgia Grigsbey motored to the Palisades Sunday afternoon. A surprise birthday party was given on Mrs. E. E. Clemens last Monday evening at her home, 300 W. 4th St. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Clemens, Miss Mary Hunter, Miss Edna Jackson, Mr. Jack Bridgewater and Mrs. Marie Moxley motored to Pipestone last Sunday. The members of St. John's Church surprised Rev, and Mrs. M. W. Withers with a pound party last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. H. Mitchell. They filled the dining room table with all sorts of good things to eat. Miss Edith Lee and Mr. L. Patrick were quietly married last week. The N. A. A. C. P, will hold their regular meeting Sunday, May 10. A reception was given Wednesday evening, April 29, by the Ladies' Aid of St. John's Church for Rev. and Mrs. M. W. Withers. The reception was held at the City Temple, and about seventy people were present. Some of the prominent white leaders were present, in the persons of Mr. J. C. Coon, president of the South Dakota Convention, Attorney John Freese, Dr. Mann, Mr. John Barton, field secretary, and Rev. Schlays, pastor of the City Temple Church. All of these men made some very encouraging remarks. After a dainty two-course luncheon a short program was rendered. Those taking part on the program were Miss Ida Moxley, Miss Bessie Franklin and Mr. Otis Murray. Other talks were given by members of the church and the toastmistress, Mrs. H. Anderson. Messrs. James and Homer Anderson were first class waiters. Miss Edna Jackson has returned to Sioux Falls, and is working at Mitchell's Beauty Parlors. The Mission Circle met last Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Mary Hunter, 615 E. 8th St. Richmond, Va.—Branches Bowman, a little colored boy, has won the first prize in the poster contest conducted by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. ST. PAUL BAPTIST NOTES Fine audiences with a fine spirit characterized the services Sunday. Two united with the church and the offering was $103. Building is progressing beautifully, but it doth not yet appear what we shall be. Keeping pace with the new dignity which our structure lends Central Avenue, the city is paving the thoroughfare, which shows that the city has some idea of the fitness of things. H. Stevenson and Robert Fagan, after an absence of thirty days spent traversing the system of the N. P. Ry., showed their happy faces at both services Sunday. They are tithers. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jackson, 499 St. Anthony Ave., sent a handsome donation to the church this week. They say they have plenty of it. Other friends take notice. MacDuff Woodard, after visiting other churches two or three Sundays, was at home Sunday with $12 for his own church. He is one of our several tithers. The Lord is on our side. Come and see. CAMPHOR CHURCH NOTES Our two Negro Bishops, Robert E. Jones and Matthew W. Clair, are attending the conference of bishops in session at the Hennepin Avenue Methodist Church, Minneapolis. Bishop Clair will preach at Camphor Sunday morning, and Bishop Jones will preach Sunday night at Hennepin Avenue Methodist Church, Minneapolis. Rev. P. C. Morrow preached to a large and appreciative audience last Sunday. He has taken hold of the work in such a manner that nothing short of permanent success will crown his efforts. His broad experience will be a valuable asset. Rev Morrow comes from Kansas City, Kansas, from Mason Memorial M. E. Church, and leaves a membership of 500 to accept the work here. Mrs. Morrow and daughter Elma arrived Tuesday evening, and with Rev. Morrow are comfortably located in the parsonage. Rev. Morrow takes lots of pride in civic affairs, and his influence will be felt while in the city. Rev. E. E. King, former pastor, is in charge at Hartzell Center, Chicago, a community service center in connection with the M. E. work in Chicago. Mrs. King left Friday night to join her husband. MEMORIAL BAPTIST NOTES Corner Rice and Fuller. Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School I o'clock. B. Y. P. U. 6 p. m. Rev. C. B. Burton, pastor. The fight is on for sinners. Have you heard the powerful speaker, Dr. V. E. McGee of Omaha, Nebr., who is now conducting the revival? Don't fail to hear him. He has a message for both young and old, saint and sinner. Large crowds are attending every evening. Too much credit cannot be given our pastor for securing such an able and wide awake minister as Dr. McGee to conduct this meeting. The district missionary mass meeting was largely attended last Sunday evening. Rev. G. W. Robinson preached a wonderful sermon at the Sunday afternoon session. Miss G. W. Brown of the Phyllis Wheatley House, Minneapolis, gave a very interesting and inspiring talk on "Efficiency." The pastor rendered a very beautiful solo. The Memorial Missionary Circle was awarded the beautiful attendance banner last Sunday afternoon. The "Ham Smiling" contest given at the home of S. S. W. Williams Tuesday evening was quite a unique affair. Miss Odessa Williams won the ham. Mr. Leonard Oliver sold the largest number of tickets for the Students Musical concert sponsored by the B. Y. P. U. April 28, and was awarded a two and one-half dollar gold piece for a prize. If you are willing to provide sleeping room for messengers attending the B Y. P. U. and Sunday School Convention June 16, please notify the pastor or call Dale 5391. Y. W. C. A. NOTES At the annual May Festival and Stunt Competition, held at the main Y. W. C. A., between all of the departments Friday evening, May 1, the High School Girls' Reserve Club of the Central Avenue Branch won the loving cup which is awarded to the group having the best stunt. The decision was based on four points—preparation, appropriateness, effectiveness and execution. The girls gave a literal translation of a story called "Winter and Spring." Those taking a part were Margaret Winbourn, Mildred Brooks, Inez Douglass, Sarah White, Emily Gaines, Mildred Artis, Edna Gaines and Dorothy Gaines. Mrs. Floretta Artis is the adviser of the club. 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