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THE NORTHWESTERN BULLETIN CONGRESSMAN DYER URGES PEOPLE TO MAKE DYER BIG POLITICAL ISSUE VOL.1.NO.18 Rep. Dyer Tells Bostonians Republicans Responsible for Passage of Bill. (Associated Negro Press.) Boston, Mass., May 18—The colored people of Massachusetts were urged to take the anti-lynching bill to the polls this fall and defeat Senator Lodge for re-election, unless he got behind the measure, in a speech made in Unity House by Congressman Dyer, who is the author of the anti-lynching bill, which has passed the House and is now with a Senate subcommittee, spoke under the auspices of the Boston Chapter of the N. A. A. C. P. Moorefield Storey presided, and James Weldon Johnson, national secretary of the association, also spoke. "Let Senator Lodge know" the Congressman appealed, "that the colored people of Massachusetts, men and women, are standing together for the protection of their race, which cannot protect itself; that you look to him for favorable consideration of the bill, and that if nothing is done you will hold him responsible. "The Senate has it in its power to pass this bill, and if the Senate does not pass it every Republican Senator that comes up for election this falt ought to be defeated. The Republican party is committed to such an anti-lynching measure by the platform adopted at Chicago, and its fate is in the hands of this Republican Senate. "The colored people in this State have enough votes to decide whether a Republican Senator shall be elected or not. Although I am a Republican, I would gladly vote for a Democrat if he were willing to help in this great cause." The audience, which completely filled the hall, was aroused to excited applause by the speaker's exhortations. MASSACHUSETTS URGES PASSAGE OF DYER BILL Boston, Mass., May 18—The state Senate, following the example set by the House of Representatives by an overwhelming vote passed a resolution urging the United States Senate to pass a bill making mob murder and lynching a crime against the federal government. The resolution calls for the speedy enactment of the Dyer bill now before Congress and reads in part as follows: "The General Court of Massachusetts respectfully urges upon the United States Senate and its judiciary committee the speedy enactment of the Dyer anti-lynching bill, so-called already passed by the House of Representatives by an overwhelming majority, and designed to end lynching by making mob murder a crime against the federal government." Lodge Sponsors Dyer Bill Petition Lodge Sponsors Dyer Bill Petition (Associated Negro Press) Washington, D. C., May 18—Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, one of the foremost Republican leaders has made himself sponsor for the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill; H. R. 13, presenting to the Senate on Saturday, May 6, a petition urging its immediate passage announces the N. A. A. C. P. The petition referred to, which was presented by Senator Lodge, was drawn up and the signatures obtained by the N. A. A. C. P. Half of the State Governors in the United States were signers, as were 38 mayors of the largest cities, 85 archbishops, bishops and leading churchmen of all denominations, supreme court justices many states and leading lawyers, editors and other publicly known citizens. One of the Republican leaders in Washington is quoted as saying, that the petition in behalf of the Dyer Bill, presented through the N. A. A. C. P., to his knowledge, was the most imposing document that was ever put before the Senate. Dyer Bill To Senate Petite HENRY CABOT LODGE Republicans O. K. Loan To Liberia Harding Administration Provokes Democrats by Granting Loan to Liberia. (Associated Negro Press.) Washington, D. C., May 18—In the House the full power of the Harding administration was brought to bear to carry out an obligation of the Wilson regime. The issue was the loan of $5,000,-000 to Liberia. A joint resolution to reauthorize the credit provoked one of the sharpest party clashes in the House in years. The Democrats violently attacked the proposal as designed to reimburse international bankers for Liberian securities. The Republican leaders mercilessly wielded the party lash, but even then the proposition was too much for forty on their side who went over to the Democrats. Many others declined to vote. The bill was finally passed, 148 to 139. The resolution now goes to the Senate. Leading the opposition, Representative Garner of Texas said: "This is the first time in history that the bankers have come up and said they are strong enough with the administration to demand that you do their bidding." He read from the record of the hearings on the resolution that J. P. Morgan & Co., Kuhn, Loeb & Co., the National City Bank, all of New York, furnished $1,600,000 to refund Liberia's indebtedness in 1912. MEDICAL ASSOCIATION TO MEET IN WASHINGTON (Associated Negro Press) Washington, D.C., May 18—The Association of Former Internes of Freedmen's Hospital will hold their Third Annual Meeting here June 6th, 7th and 8th. The organization is composed of more than one-hundred fifty physicians, all of whom have served as Internes in Freedmen's Hospital and includes many of our leading professional men. Dr. P. M. Murray of New York is President, and Dr. H. S. McCord of Baltimore, chairman of the board. NEGRO WINS CUSTOMS AGENT APPOINTMENT (Associated Negro Press) Washington, D. C., May 18—Appointment of Edward L. Dawkins, a Negro, as customs agent assigned to the Appraiser's warehouse at Philadelphia has been announced by Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Dover. Mr. Dawkins is the first Negro to be appointed as customs agent in the Government service and has reached the station in the oldest bureau of the Government organization after thirty years of service, he having entered the Government service in Washington in 1893 as a laborer in the Bureau of Statistics at a salary of $600 a year. Read The Bulletin every week. Don't miss a single issue. ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1922. EDITORIAL COMMENT (Associated Negro Press) Indianapolis, Ind., May 18—"Indiiana has spilled the beans." That remark from a political philosopher standing on Indiana Avenue, near the "Press Row," sums up a section of the feeling with reference to Albert J. Beveridge, winning the nomination for United States Senator on the Republican ticket, in the recent primary. The results have been amazing to "rock ribbed Republicans" throughout the country, except that restless group of un-sentimental zealots who refuse to be comforted with playing the game on old fashioned lines, or new fashioned lines, according to the point of view. Added to the confusion is the fact that old line Progressives are urging Beveridge to hold an "open palm" for the Republican nomination, 1924, if he is elected Senator in November. That means, of course, that the elements from one end of the country to the other, forming the Progressive party in 1912, will, regardless of custom, which entitles President Harding to a re-nomination without opposition, back Beveridge. Senator Medill McCormick, of Illinois, Chairman of the Senatorial Campaign Committee, quickly announced, following the results, that the Committee would heartily support Beveridge for election. The color situation in the recent primary requires careful consideration. Senator New, who for years has been known as the "Colored Man's Friend" made the "square deal" one of the issues of his nomination. It is safe to say that he had the majority of old line Colored citizens with him. On the other hand, Senator Beveridge has never been known as a real friend to the race, although, during the recent primary, he was able to convince the younger element of voters in various sections of the state, that he would give them "fair play." Beveridge is the orator, and New the "gum shoe" worker and statesman. The Harding Administration, of course, without any official endorsement of the President, was made one of the New issues. Colored voters, while at heart in sympathy with Republican purposes, could not be made to feel that National Republican show had been altogether up to advance notices. It was unfortunate for Senator New that Indiana has no national political appointment that may be regarded as "outstanding" among Colored citizens. Other senators who are up for renomination this year, are deeply concerned about the Indiana results, as this was the first test of strength. Many to be re-nominated, have Colored constituents, and the water is not the clearest, and what to do, is a mooted question. Colored Beveridge supporters were influenced more by faith than by sight. Eastern Road to Make New Menus More Attractive (Associated Negro Press) Philadelphia, Pa., May 18—An innovation in menus will be introduced on all dining cars of the Pennsylvania Railroad, beginning with the present week. The new form, instead of being a card, is a four-page folder, the third page of which give the articles of goods and their prices. The other pages are devoted to facts about the dining-car service and railroad operation. The idea in adopting the new form of menu is that dining-car patrons in the moments of leisure between giving their order and being served, would be interested in knowing how food is prepared and cooked in a moving train; how thoroughly the Company's rules insure perfect cleanliness; what goes on in the parts of the car which the patron does not see—the kitchen and pantry; as well as something about the general precautions constantly being taken for the safety and comfort of travelers. This plan will perhaps give the patrons a greater appreciation of the able men who compose the average dining car crew. Join N. A. A. C. P.! HOUSTON INFORMER EDITOR ISATTACKED BY POLICE OFFICER Houston is Indignant Because of Attack Made on Editor C. F. Richardson by Police. OFFICERS ASSAULT MAN WITHOUT GIVING CAUSE Origin of Attack is Laid to the Fearless Attitude of the Informer Editorials. (Associated Negro Press.) Houston, Texas, May 18—Houston is boiling with rage because of the dastardly attack made by a police officer last week upon Editor C. F. Richardson, Jr., of the "Houston Informer", during which the editor was brutally beaten over the head with a pistol and a "billy" without giving any cause for the assault. Mr. Richardson, who had taken his wife to a moving picture show at the Lincoln Theatre, was driving into the San Felipe street garage where he kept his car, when an auto shot by at high speed and a voice called out "Hey!" As the editor is one of Houston's best known men he assumed it was some acquaintance and paid no attention to the shout. A moment later, after he had driven into the garage, a man in civilian clothes dashed into the garage, with revolver drawn, swearing and shouting vile epithets despite the presence of Mrs. Richardson and a crowd of men and women who were attracted by the noise. He demanded the editor to submit to arrest and with his companion officer bundled him into his car and drove him with his wife to the police station where the officer, surrounded by a group of other policemen beat and maltreated Richardson, even while he was being examined by the lieutenant in command. The charge preferred, which was greeted with jeers and laughter by the crowd in the police headquarters was, "This smart nigger was driving with his tail light out, one head light out, resisted arrest and talked to me like I was a G——D Nigger." Mrs. Richardson was roughly handled and thrust aside when she attempted to wipe the blood flowing down her husband's face after he had been struck from behind by the policeman. Editor Richardson has a reputation as one of the ablest and most fearless editors of the country. His paper and pen have been both bold and brave in his exposition of the wrongs perpetrated in Houston and the South. His courage has won him widespread admiration and there are many who feel that the attack on him was perhaps engineered because of his upstanding attitude. As soon as Mr. Richardson was released he reported the affair to Mayor Holcombe who claimed to be a square deal mayor. Thus far there have been no results. COLORED WOMAN FILES FOR STATE SENATOR Duluth, Minn., May 18—Mrs. Helen White, 25, a colored woman, today filed as a candidate for the state senate from the Fifty-eighth district. Mrs. White is believed to be the first woman of the race to file for office in Minnesota. She is popular and able Is Millionaire But Doesn't Know It (Associated Negro Press) Kansas City, Mo., May 18— James Manuel, Colored, of Kansas City, is a millionaire, twice over. But he doesn't know it. For when Manuel left Tampico, Mexico, years ago, he thought a strip of land he owned there was valueless. Now, according to a letter received by R. A. Kope, lawyer, Manuel's property is in the heart of the greatest oil district in the eworld. It is worth $2,250,000, according to a letter received by Kope of Joe Espino, a former friend of Manuel, who is seeking the immigrant in the hope that he may claim the fortune due him. Espino has lost trace of his former friend. The last time he heard from him, Manuel was living in Kansas City. Dr. Emmett Scott, Secretary of National Negro Business League Resigns After Serving 21 Years Dr. Emmett Scott, Secretary of National Negro Business League Resigns After Serving 21 Years Duties at Howard University Demand His Entire Attention Dr. Scott States in his letter of Resignation to Dr. Moton——"Who will succeed him" is Question. (Associated Negro Press.) Washington, D. C., May 18—Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Secretary of the National Negro Business League since its formation by Booker T. Washington, and one of the virile forces of the organization, has resigned after twenty-one years of continuous service. In his letter of resignation addressed to Dr. Robert R. Moton, President and Bishop R. E. Jones, chairman of the Executive Committee, Dr. Scott says:— the Executive Committee accept my resignation as Secretary of the League to take effect at once. In severing my relations as an officer of the Business League, I wish to convey to you and through you to the organization itself, my sincere thanks for the fine opportunities which have been presented for me to co-operate with some of the most enterprising of our forward looking women and men. I have not given up my though "I have reluctantly come to the conclusion that the duties and responsibilities which now press upon me, require that I give up some of the activities which in the past have challenged my enthusiasm and support. It is for that reason that I am writing now, so that the work of the league may be unhindered and that you gentlemen representing the National organization may, know that I shall not be in position to do during the coming three and one-half months the same amount of work I have carried on in the past, in the interest of the league. The commanding place that Howard University is now taking in the University world is calling for all of my mental and physical resources. We are attempting to lay broad foundations for this National University of the Colored people of America, and I must give up some of my present activities. I am therefore requesting that White Southerners Hear Noted Orator William Pickens, New York Writer and Orator, Discusses the Evil of Lynching. (Associated Negro Press.) St. Louis, Mo., May 18—May 5th, the next day after the three Negroes were burned at Kirby, Texas, William Pickens delivered an address in St. Louis to an audience of more than one thousand white people in the West Presbyterian Church, the aristocratic section of the city, the audience consisting largely of the men and women from Arkansas, Texas, and other Southern States. The philosophy of the white man's interest in the lynching evil, was the theme of the address. The speaker demonstrated the degrading and infreior tendencies among the whites in lynching states. It was surprising to note how many of these Southern people filed by to shake hands and make acknowledgement of the truth that had been spoken, when the address was over. The Arkansas whites, hearing that the speaker grew up in Arkansas, were especially demonstrative of their interest and cordial spirit. When the better whites of the South are out of their oppressive environment, they think normally. Mr. Pickens also spoke on the 10th at the C. M. E. General Conference and at a great mass meeting in the City, with Congressman Dyer as the other speaker, on "The Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill." PORTERS TO HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICES Local No. 3 of St. Paul and Local No. 6 of Minneapolis of the Pullman Porters Benefit Association of America will hold their annual Thanksgiving Memorial Services at Memorial Baptist church, cor. Rice and Fuller streets, Sunday afternoon, May 21, at 2:15. Rev. J. W. Harris of Memorial Baptist church will preach the annual sermon. This will be the first time the local organization has arranged a large program for the public and because of the extensive and good work the organization has done in the past year, their memorial services promise to be well attended by Twin City friends and followers. The public is invited. A. W. Jordan is chairman of the local branch. the Executive Committee accept my resignation as Secretary of the League to take effect at once. In severing my relations as an officer of the Business League, I wish to convey to you and through you to the organization itself, my sincere thanks for the fine opportunities which have been presented for me to co-operate with some of the most enterprising of our forward looking women and men. I have not given up my thought that the program outlined at St. Louis before the National Negro Business League in 1919 is a workable one. We have been unable to carry out that program with the meager finances of the Business League. It seems to me that it will ultimately be necessary for an organization along business lines to effectively put over this program, and I shall be interested in such a program. I shall always be interested in the Business League and its work, and my only regret that the cares and responsibilities I am shouldering prevent me from being as actively connected with the organization in the future as in the past. Dr. Scott's retirement comes as a shock to the business interests of the country. He has been efficiently active for so long that his connection with the League seemed a certainty upon which to build. Considerable interest and speculation is aroused by the question "who will succeed him?" Police Apologize After Arresting Same Man Twice Police Apologize After Arresting Same Man Twice (Associated Negro Press) Boston, Mass., May 18—A Colored man giving the name of Arthur Harris and his residence as Hanover was supplied with a set of credentials as to his honesty and character by the Quincy police as a form of apology for two separate and distinct arrests. Early in the evening the Boston police sent out a description of a colored man wanted in connection with a stabbing affray. Harris was picked up and the Quincy police communicated with Boston only to be informed that they already had their man. Harris was released and was on his way singing when another officer picked him up on the same description. The credentials were then issued in his name. Chicago South Side Scene of Near Race Riot Chicago South Side Scene of Near Race Riot (Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, Ill., May 18—35th and Forest Avenue, near the Eighth Regiment Armory, was the scene of a near riot here Wednesday night. A Greek who operates a pretentious restaurant called the American, got into an altercation with Joseph Wiles, a colored customer, about payment for a meal. After an exchange of words, he went behind the counter, secured a pistol, pushed the customer into the street, shot him twice and left him groveling in his death agony on the walk. A mob of colored men collected quickly, demolished his place and it was with difficulty that the police rescued him and got him to the station. TRIANGLE CLUB TO GIVE PLAY AT MECHANIC ARTS The Girls Triangle Club will give its first play at Mechanic Arts High School on May 25 at 8:15 p. m. This is the first time that a Colored club has had the opportunity of giving a play in the auditorium of any high school in St. Paul. A three act play, "Rebecca's Triumph," will be offered by this club. Miss Ethel Gardner is the directress of the play and also the president of the club. PRICE. 5 CENTS NEGROES REFUSED APPOINTMENTS BY GOVERNOR OF N.C. Declines to Appoint any Colored Notaries in State During His Term of Office. GOVERNOR'S STAND MAY CAUSE POLITICAL CRISIS Appointment of Colored Notaries is Held Due as Justice to the Race. Raleigh, N. C., May 18—A crisis in the political affairs of the state was precipitated here last week when Governor Morrison definitely declined to re-appoint any colored notaries in the state, and stated that no new ones, nor any re-appointment would be made during his term of office. The stand of the Governor has aroused a storm of protests from all sections of the state. It is argued that the few persons who hold positions as notaries serve the interests of the race better than the whites, and that the arbitrary attitude of Governor Morrison reflects no credit upon himself or his party. It is claimed that the appointment carries with it no authority which would in any way precipitate race friction or feeling, and that in Justice to the race, re-appointments should be made. Former Gov. Dickett set the example, and it was generally regarded as a good one. Insurance Co. Head Speaks at Tuskegee Liberty Life Insurance Company President Says That He Is Proud He is a Negro. (Associated Negro Press) Tuskegee Institute, Ala., May 18—"I have never been more proud of the fact that I am a Negro than since I have been at Tuskegee Institute," said Frank L. Gillespie, of Chicago in addressing the 2000 students and teachers of Tuskegee Institute. "I see on all sides indications of race progress which are very encouraging. This splendid plant being operated by Negroes, these earnest Negro boys and girls striving to prepare themselves for useful citizenship and this highly trained faculty, composed of Negroes, struggling for the uplift of the race, inspire me more than I can here express. When I see all these things, I can readily realize why it is that most of the successful business men and women, whom I have met in travelling over this country, have received at least a portion of their training at Tuskegee Institute." Mr. Gillespie, who is president of the Liberty Life Insurance Company of Chicago, has been at the Institute for several days. The Liberty Life Insurance has taken its place among the leading enterprises of the race. It was organized in 1921 and after seven months in the field has $800,000 worth of insurance in operation and employs one hundred men and women of the race and offers opportunities to others who are training for business careers. Editor Thinks "Ethican" Is Proper Name For Race (Associated Negro Press) Grand Rapids, Mich., May 18— Editor George M. Smith of the Michigan State News is arousing considerable interest by championing a new name for the Race. The editor states that a proper name for us is "Ethican", and used the name throughout this journal. He defines Ethican as follows: "ETHICAN"—An American Citizen of the United States of Ethiopian descent; commodly though incorrectly called "Negro"; being a combination of "Eth" the first syllable in Ethiopia, and "ican" the last syllable in American. The Unity Club will hold its regular evening dancing class, Friday evening, May 26th, at Union Hall. You are invited.—Adv. Page 2 THE NORTHWESTERN BULLETIN Published Weekly by the Bulletin Publishing Co. 408 Court Block St. Paul, Minn. WALTER H. CHESNUTT ..... Managing Editor JAMES R. JOHNSON ..... Ass't Mgr. Editor GEORGE MANNING ..... City Editor HARRY DAVIS ..... Sport Editor One year, $2.00; Six Months, $1.00; Three Months, $.50 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. Entered as second-class matter February 20, 1922, at the postoffice at St. Paul, Minn., under the Act of March 3, 1879. Member ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS "First in Service." "LYNCH LAW MUST GO" The mob at Kirvin, Texas, on May 6, 1922, did what should be the final demonstration to convince those in doubt that the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill should be passed by the United States Senate when it burned three black men at stake, one at a time to make the celebration more hideous and fiendish, without a trial or a chance. The press over the country heralded the crime in all its heinousness until now there is hardly a reader of the newspaper who knows nothing about this gross example of mob-violence. But still the Senate Judiciary Committee has not reported the Bill to the Senate for action. It might be advantageous to let Senator Knute Nelson, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, know that on the statute books of Minnesota, there is a law punishing those who desire to put on such shows in this state, as Kirvin chooses, and that the constitutionality of the Bill was not questioned months before its passage because the law in itself was designed to put an end to lynching and mob rule. Had Freestone County had to pay $10,000 for each black man burned and every member of that Kirvin mob made to face prosecution by Federal authorities as the Dyer Bill requires, every person in that mob would have thought twice before acting—there may have been no violation of a law—no bloodshed. We cannot understand for the life of us why any fair-minded citizen with the least intelligent conception of justice cannot see the justice in a law such as the Dyer Bill, to say the least about a law making body hesitating to pass such a bill. It is high time the Senate was getting down to brass tacks on this matter and quit jim-jaming around that justice may come to light and that American respect and honor will mean something more than tarnished democracy to ten million Colored citizens and millions of white citizens who wish America's most popular evil abolished. "Lynch Law Must Go." Write to Senator Knute Nelson and tell him that you want him to do all within his power to speed up action on the Dyer Bill. Tell him that time is fleeting and that you want more action and less delay on the Dyer Bill. Tell him "Lynch Law Must Go." Write Today—Then Join the N. A. A. C.P. LIBERIA Liberia is today receiving more than a passing remark. The little republic on the west coast of Africa has been a topic of discussion in American newspapers and magazines ever since the visit of Liberian officials to this country to negotiate a $5,000,000 loan. Several very interesting situations have risen during and since that time, and only after much discussion and delay the U. S. government has decided to assume the obligations made by Wilson's administration and loan Liberia the amount she sought. Now that Liberia has been granted the loan, judging from various reports by persons who have gone to the little African republic purposely to investigate existing conditions there and determine why Liberia is not marching forward considering her wonderful possibilities, the question arises how will she use the five million dollars and for what? We are led to believe, by these various reports, after carefully weighing and considering them that the little republic is areal with the times and problems there are greater today than they were a score of years ago. We are lead to believe that Monrovia, its capitol, is the only community that has emerged from the primitive stage, donning the progressive cloak. The streets there are in bad condition, roads through-out the country are lacking, making transportation difficult, housing conditions are poor and on a whole the vicinities that are inhabited look very much neglected. We are also lead to believe that to a certain extent officials of Liberia are responsible for certain of these deplorable conditions. In short, Liberia looks like a dark prospect to us. Something is wrong somewhere. Considering all these facts, there is a task in hand for those who have been entrusted with the reigns of Liberia's destiny. With the financial aid they have received from this country, these officials must use their very best judgment to bring about the greatest improved conditions possible else the experiment of a Negro government will prove wanting and the admitted wealth of natural resources of Liberia will fall into the waiting hands of capitalists. Liberia's problems are serious and no little interest has been aroused for this reason. The Pullman Company in decreeing that the pullman porters entertain their passengers with vocal solos and so on probably have a bigger object in view than simply entertaining their passengers. Have you ever thought that somebody must take Bert Williams' place in the limelight and the material may be in the ranks of the Pullman Company's employ? As Bert Williams once said, "Here's a chance for somebody." CONTEMPORARIES Nice neat columns of figures dont mean anything at the average person for the reason that there seems to be no life in them. It is only when somebody pulls the string and they begin the perform their astounding feats that one realizes that after all they may be worth while. The figures on illiteracy and connected subjects particularly fall under this classification. So long as they are opposite their accustomed states or cities they serve merely to satisfy the curiosity of interested individuals, but when the states themselves are arranged according to the figures, then some interesting results are found even though nothing that is really new to the careful reader may be discovered. Not a single northern or western state is among the ten states having the highest illiteracy rate and not a single state, as the term is ordinarily used, is among the twenty having the lowest rate. If inquiry is pushed still further and applied to the Negro the same result will follow, not a southern state is among the twenty having the lowest rate, not a northern or western state among the ten having the highest. A careless student might after all conclude that there is something peculiarly unfortunate in southern atmosphere and something peculiarly fortunate in the northern and western. According to an article prepared by the Research Department of the Chicago Urban League, Iowa has the lowest general illiteracy rate of all the states (1.1%) and New York has the lowest rate for Negroes (2.9%), while Louisiana has the doubtful distinction of having the highest general rate (21.9%) and the highest Negro rate (38.5%). Some people may be surprised to find that in New York, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, there is a lower illiteracy rate among Negroes than the general average and that in Connecticut the rate is the same for both the general population and the Negro. But in the ten states having the highest illiteracy rate, each has at least one out of every five Negroes illiterate, and one out of every ten in the general population. The next most natural thing to consider then would be the efforts made by these states to look after the education of their citizens. Here again the South is true to form. In many neighborhoods there are not enough seats to accommodate the pupils even on half-time. The school terms range from less than 4 months in the year up to the customary 9 months or more and an effort to find out of the number of children in school reveals the fact that there is not a single one of the 10 southern states having the highest illiteracy rate that has as many as $90\%$ of its children between the ages of 7 and 13 attending school. Confining the discussion from now on to the ten states referred to, Louisiana again shines with the lowest percentage of school attendance $(75.9\%)$ South Carolina the highest $(87.1\%)$. Stated otherwise 1 out of every 10 children is out of school for one reason or another. The thought may arise that the main reason so many children are out of school is the absence of compulsory education laws. However, each of the states mentioned has a compulsory education law such as it is. It is in the administration of this law that the southern educational machinery falls down even if the terms are such that it might be effective. For instance, Tennessee has a law requiring all children between the ages of 7 and 16 to attend school for the full term unless they have completed an elementary course. The same thing is substantially true of North Carolina; but a closer examination of the laws in these ten states of highest illiteracy will reveal many methods and schemes which furnish loop-holes to the parent or child by which very necessary education may be neglected. Three of them, Arkansas, Florida and Louisiana recognize poverty as a reason for excusing school attendance. Florida and South Carolina will excuse its children if they live too far from school to go conveniently. Alabama compels its children to go to school unless they are legally employed; Mississippi, unless they have a physical or mental deficiency. Georgia passes a law requiring school attendance but in the same law directs that the board of education shall take into consideration the need of agricultural labor in certain sections. Mississippi passes a compulsory educational law which like the local option seem in prohibition, allows various localities or districts to reject the law in case it is not acceptable to them. Another way in which the effect of the compulsory educational law is lessened is by requiring attendance at school during only a part of the school term, as for instance in Arkansas where attendance is required three-fourths of the term. BURNINGS IN TEXAS us are discovered in Texas men who film directors discover new story in the rapine state is Kirn. He has just shown that saxophonist and abject sort is yet a parable the Dyer anti-lynching bill burns three human beings in remblance of a trial thought session." Men, women and children, howled for joy and apologize slowly burned to death. People, and hear talk of "differences," of the "white men infinitum. The United States min her borders or savages states. How many men he harm? Yet some folk delights! in Texas much more often discover new stars. The state is Kirvin. The newwn that savagery of the is yet a part of our Amer-lynching bill sleeps in the man beings at the stake.rial though there was the men and children danced joy and applauded while to death. And we say we or talk of "superior races" the "white man's destiny", United States must destroy or savagery will destroy any men have ever been the folk delight to call the New towns are discovered in Texas much more often than our many film directors discover new stars. The newest luminary in the rapine state is Kirvin. The newest costellation has just shown that savagery of the most debasing and abject sort is yet a part of our American life. While the Dyer anti-lynching bill sleeps in the Senate, Kirvin burns three human beings at the stake. Without the semblance of a trial though there was the usual "confession." Men, women and children danced with glee—sang, howled for joy and applauded while three men were slowly burned to death. And we say we are a civilized people, and hear talk of "superior races" of "inherent differences," of the "white man's destiny", etc. etc., on ad infinitum. The United States must destroy savagery within her borders or savagery will destroy the United States. How many men have ever been burned in Germany? Yet some folk delight to call the Germans—Huns! —WESTERN DISPATCH THE SLANDERERS The man who manufactures a falsehood to injure his neighbor, or who circulates a falsehood after it is made, is blacker at heart than the assassin who lurks in the dark to strike down a passer-by. There is no character so vile as the liar and the slanderer. The man, whether he is white or black, who would, without respect or reason, deliberately tell a lie upon his neighbor because the neighbor happens to be a little more successful, has arrived at the top of the list of cowardice and is a menace to the community. No man or woman who slanders and back-bites can reach any stage of perfection; the world soon finds them out and they go to their grave unpept and unsung—Denver Star. NORTHWESTERN BULLETIN Church News CAMPHOR M. E. CHURCH Dr. H. W. Simmons, pastor of the Camphor M. E. Church, 13th and Broadway streets, has secured the assistance of the Rev. Mrs. S. Anna Armstrong of St. Joseph, Mo., in a revival meeting which is to begin on May 28 at the church. Rev. Mrs. Armstrong is an evangelist of great spiritual power and is well known and comes highly recommended. The meetings will continue for two weeks. NOTICE The Twin City Sunday School Union will hold an interesting and important meeting Sunday, May 21, at St. James A. M. E. Church 4th and 15th Ave. So., near Seven Corners, Minneapolis, Minesota at 4 p. m. All officers, especially, and members are asked to be present, also a large attendance from each Sunday School in the two cities. Program as Follows: "Organized Classes in the Sunday School" by Mr. Roy Wilkins, Superintendent of St. James Sunday School, St. Paul. "Efficient Leadership" by Rev. N. C. Parson, Pastor Bethesda Baptist Church, Minneapolis. "Graded Sunday Schools" by Rev. L. W. Harris, Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Paul. Plans for the Union Annual Picnic will be made. The public is invited. Mrs. A. C. FRANKLIN, Corresponding Secretary CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown us during our recent bereavement in the loss of our husband, father and brother; also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Thomas Slaughter and family, Mr. J. Neal. Subscribe for the BULLETIN. THE BULLETIN Is on Sale Every Week ON DOWNTOWN NEWS- STANDS St. Paul Sixth and Wabasha St. Sixth and Robert St. Minneapolis Sixth and Hennepin Second and Washington FIVE CENTS A COPY DON'T MISS A SINGLE COPY FOR EXPERT AUTO REPAIRING SEE EUGENE McCULAR Expert Auto Mechanic 323 Farrington Ave. Call Dale 0605 or Dale 9230 POMPEIA POCKET BILLIARD PARLOR Bill Jones, Prop. A GOOD PLACE TO ENJOY YOURSELF AT POCKET BILLIARDS 365 Western Ave. St. Paul YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED SANITARY MEAT MARKET GOOD FRESH MEATS 317 Carroll Ave. St. Paul E. H. ANDERSON LAWYER 504 Court Block Ce dar 8173 HAVE YOUR HAIR CUT AT PEOPLES' BARBER SHOP A. R. RAGLUND, Prop. AL. WASHINGTON, Mgr. 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BERTAINING EVERY NIGHT FOR PARTIES Saint Paul Garfield 2984 153 W. Central Ave. AGE OR SMALL DEERFULLY. EXPRESS RUGS CLEANED BRAND GIBSON LAKE TRIPS GARANTEED. BRAND" Articles N that a very modest figure come to STREET NO ORDER GARANTEED airing—Gent's Furnishings 005 Merchant Tailor Tailor St. Paul, Minn. MADAM E. LEWIS Specialist in hair and scalp treatments. Use the wonderful Creole products and see results. McKissick System For appointments call or write Main 2916 315 14th Ave. So. 'ROUND THE TWO TOWNS SAINT PAUL Mrs. Walter Aston, and Ittre daughter Helen, have returned from Chicago and are stopping with Mrs. James Wilson, 453 Mackubin. The Young Women's club of St. Phillips Church held their regular meeting at the residence of Mrs. E. N. Martin, 927 St. Anthony avenue, last Friday afternoon. Mr. George Stewart, 396 Rondo St. is recovering from his recent illness and is home from the hospital. Mrs. Wm. Griffin, 587 Rondo Street is plannig a trip to Seattle next month. Mr. and Mrs. Edward James have moved to 582 St. Anthony. Mrs. Ernest Starks, 587 W. Central avenue, was operated at at the St. Joseph Hospital last week. She is reported to be doing fine. Mr. and Mrs. E. Manning, who mentioned last week as purchasers of property at St. Albans and Rondo streets wish to make the announcement that they have not purchased said property. Dr. R. S. Taylor, Davenport, Iowa, and Messrs. J. J. Lee and W. Moore, Columbus, Ohio, were the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Wilson, 443 Carroll avenue, during the sessions of the Masonic Grand Lodge. Mr. Thomas, formerly of St. Paul, now of Winnipeg, Man., was in the city last week visiting his sisters-in-law, Mrs. Cora Love, 405 Rondo St., and Mrs. A. West, 310 St. Anthony avenue. Mrs. Lillian Walker, 432 University avenue, who was called to St. Louis on business, left Wednesday night for that city. She will stop in Chicago a day or two on her return to St. Paul. Use Steven's Orchestra. Mr. E. M. Harris has purchased the tailoring business conducted by R. C. Taylor at 557 St. Anthony avenue. Mrs. Oscar Tudos is still ill at her home at 658 Arundel street but is convalescing fast. Mr. James Triplett, 658 Rondo St., has purchased a beautiful new National Roadster. The cantata "My Redeemer Liveth," given by the choir of Pilgrim Baptist church on Easter Sunday night, will be repeated for the benefit of the public Sunday night, May 21 at Pilgrim Baptist church. The Everyready club gave their third card party Tuesday night at Union Hall. A large attendance enjoyed themselves. The Twin City Amusement club will give a boat excursion on the evening of June 5. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Elliot have issued the invitations for the wedding of their daughter, Lucelia Genevieve, to Dr. Earl S. Weber, Saturday evening, June 3. The Unity Club will give a boat excursion on the evening of June 8. It has been announced that Mr. Nelson C. Ware married Miss Halley Stralter of Minneapolis an March 25. The wedding has been a secret up until now. The Unity Club will hold its regular evening dancing class, Friday evening, May 26th, at Union Hall. You are invited.—Adv. Mrs. Susie Wilson is connected with Oakes-Sydes-Ford Co., at 916 University avenue. Don't forget the Elk's Memorial Day Dance, May 30 at Elk's Hall, Sixth and Lyndale avenues North. Mrs. Mary Wright, 589 Arundel street, returned to the city last week after visiting for several weeks with her mother in Mexico City, Mo. Mrs. Wright also visited in Kansas City. Mrs. Gladys Brown has returned to New York City to continue her vocal studies. Messrs. Hugh Shuck and George Manning were the guests of Adjutant Slater at the regular meeting of the American Legion Post No. 8 on Wednesday evening, May 17. They were well received and accepted the congratulations for the Leslie Lawrence Post, of which they are members. Mrs. George Winn, foremly of St. Paul, now of Kansas City, is visiting with Mrs. H. Black, 556 W. Central avenue. Mr. Stewart Alexandria of Chicago, Illinois, is visiting with Mr. L. V. White, 727 Thomas street. Clubs, Lodges, Churches Send in your items before Wednesday noon for insertion in Friday's paper. .Items will gladly be taken over the phone MINNEAPOLIS Atty. and Mrs. W. W. A. Heathman left Minneapolis Saturday for the East after having attended the convention of the Supreme Lodge of the Scottish Rites of the Masons. They will visit in New York before returning to Providence, R. I., their home. They stopped at the home of Atty. and Mrs. W. R. Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Miles Cannon, Sr., spent the week end in Northfield, Minn., at the home of Mrs. Cannon's mother and brother. Mesdames Madison Jackson, Miles Cannon, and B. S. Smith were among the Minneapolis guests who attended the party given in St. Paul by Mrs. Chas. James, in honor of her sister who is visiting from Seattle. Miss Eunice Smith entertained at a five course luncheon, on Monday, Miss Mildred Plummer, Mrs. C. Howard Curry and Mrs. Chas. Noble were present. Mrs. Noah Stone entertained with a baby shower for the twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Shivers. Many beautiful and useful gifts were received. Mrs. Palmer Jackson was called to Iowa, on account of the serious illness of her grandmother. Mrs. George Barnett entertained at cards in honor of her husband who was home for a few weeks, from Canada. The offices of Atty. Glesner Fowler were damaged in the recent fire at the Old New England Building. The charming Miss Betty Coleman was crowned queen at the Shriner's May Ball, Monday. Miss Coleman is one of our most popular young ladies and her many friends were delighted over her social triumph. Miss Irene Mullen won a second place of honor. Miss Edith Stone entertained in honor of Miss Teresa Edwards, who with her parents is leaving the city, to make Detroit her future home. Six of her intimate friends were present at a delightful luncheon, which was novel in the fact that it was a surprise to the guest of honor. Mrs. Agnes Eddings is quite ill at her home 3200-31st Ave. So. Miss Mary Evans is conducting very impressive revival meetings at St. Peters A. M. E. Church. The Twin City Amusement Club gave a very enjoyable dance on last Monday night at the South Side Auditorium. There was a very large attendance to enjoy themselves. The Unity Club of St. Paul will give a boat excursion on Thursday evening, June 8. Use the Brown Bus to and from the Boat Excursions.—Adv. The Mayball given by the Anchor Hyliard lodge No. 2, F. & A. M. Monday night at the Arcadia Dancing Palace was a very enjoyable affair but not as attended as was expected. Mrs. Kate Smith entertained the K. A. S. club last week at her home. Black Swan Records are the only records made by the talented artists of the Negro race. They are manufactured by the Pace Phonograph Co. of New York City. We should be very proud of such a feature and show appreciation in the Northwest, because they have been well received in the East, the demand being greater than the supply. Buy the only records made and manufactured by Negroes exclusively.—Adv. Mr. Jerry Passmore, 9 11 St. N., who recently engaged in the rug cleaning business is doing fine and now has three men in his employ. DULUTH NEWS Miss Leota Butler, 2612 Butler Ave., Superior entertained a few of her friends at a birthday party last week. Prof. Henry Williams, scored another success with his Juvenile Orchestra at a musical entertainment on Duluth Heights, accompanied by his daughter LuCelia Williams. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Rosey of Solon Springs, Wis., spent Sunday in Duluth. The Odd Fellows held their annual sermon at Calvary Baptist Church, at which a small program was rendered. The Twin Port Social Club gave a dancing party, Friday evening at the Forester's Hall. AFTER you have read The Bulletin what do you do with it? Why not be a booster and pass it on. Maybe a relative or friend in Chicago, Des Moines, Seattle, Dallas or your next door neighbor may enjoy reading it. BE A BOOSTER AND SEE. NORTHWESTERN BULLETIN LOOK OVER THIS LIST OF HOMES 1222 THOMAS—Corner Griggs, 6 rooms, hardwood throughout, gas, bath, electricity, laundry, cement basement, built in book cases, kitchen cabinet, buffet, garage, hot water heat. Stucco finish, built by owner five years ago. $6,000. Terms. 671 RONDO—6 rooms, hardwood throughout, gas, bath, built in features, cement basement, south facing. Excellent condition and location, 2 lots. $5,000. Terms. 658 ST ANTHONY—8 rooms hardwood throughout, gas, bath, electricity, furnace, cement basement, large barn. Excellent location. $4,500. Terms. 407 RONDO—6 rooms, pipeless furnace, bath, gas, electricity, screened porch. $3,200. $500 cash. $25 per month. FOR RENT—2 room furnished apartment, gas, bath, electricity, excellent location, $30 per month. Schuck & Schuck REAL ESTATE 665 University Ave. St. Paul, Minn. The Bess Mund Tea Room Delicious Meals, Home Made Pastry. First Class Service in a Homelike Place. Mrs. Bessie Mundy, Proprietress Eat At BANNISTER'S CAFE "UTLEY'S" Tel. N. W. Dale 2487 I. KAHN Tailor Just Received IF YOUR EYES REBEL SEE UBEEL 478 Wabasha St. St. Paul The Majestic Music Co. Capital Music Shop Co 13 East 7th St. Buy your Columbia Phonograph from St. Paul's Exclusive Shop; sold on easy payments. We carry a full line of records. WAIT! THURSDAY EVENING. JUNI --- ```markdown ``` Executors of Will of Murphy Named Ten Children and Their Heirs are to Receive Equal Shares of a $65,000 Estate. (Associated Negro Press) Baltimore, Md., May 18—By the will of the late John H. Murphy offered for probate in the Orphans Court, this week, an estate, estimated to be worth between $50,000 and $65,000 is to be divided equally between his ten children and their heirs. His sons, George B. and Carl, are named executors without bond. The document was drawn two years ago by Attorney McQuinn and witnessed by Mrs. Lavina Henry and Samuel D. Haywood. The principal portion of the estate is 400 shares of stock in the Afro-American Company, the majority of the capital stock of the company, which is to be held in trust by the late Daniel H. Murphy, John H. Murphy, Jr., and D. Arnett Murphy and administered by them for the benefits of Mrs. Eva Purdy, Mrs. Nettie Gilbert, George B. Murphy, Mrs. R. Oliver, Carl Murphy and D. Arnett Murphy, Estate Lilly B. Murphy, Estate Daniel Murphy, John H. Murphy, Jr., and Frances Murphy. Several pieces of real estate, including the home at 1616 McCulloh Street, are also to be divided equally among the ten children. Jewelry, etc., is left to John H. Murphy, Jr., and all household effects to Miss Frances Murphy absolutely. A codicil of the will directs that $300 be paid over to Mrs. Lavina S. Henry for "long and faithful service" with the Afro-American Company. The codicil is witnessed by Elenora Wright and Nellie Sampson. Ads in The Bulletin get results C. E. Deming Hardware Store Successors to Hertz Hardware Co. BUILDERS HARDWARE AND MECHANICS TOOLS Complete Line of Paints Tel. Forest 7253 521 University Ave. BLACK SWAN RECORDS LEHNERTS PIANO CO. 525 Wabasha St. ST. PAUL, MINN. CLOTHING ON A FRIENDLY CREDIT PLAN For the Entire Family. $1.00 Down on $15 Worth. Collins STYLE SHOP SIXTH NEAR CEBAR 34 EAST 6TH ST. --- The Latest Black Swan Records Now on Sale at 16 So. 7th St. Minneapolis, Minn. Opposite Orpheum Theater MOORE'S BIGGEST JAZZ BAND WILL FURNISH THE MUSIC Phones: Store; Elkhurst 4729 Res: Forest 7463—Dale 1913 University Electric Co. Electric Wiring and Fixtures Estimate Furnished Free 439 University Ave. St. Paul (Cor. Arundel) 311 Wabasha St. St. Paul Stein's Cash Grocery Our prices are rock bottom. We carry fresh fruit and vege- tables. We Deliver. 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"Rebecca's Triumph" A Play in Three Acts DIRECTED BY MISS ETHEL GARDNER MECHANIC ARTS HIGH SCHOOL CENTRAL AVENUE AND ROBERT STREET Curtain Rises Promptly at 8:15 Children 15c Adults 25c THE PUBLIC IS INVITED Yourself and friends are cordially invited to attend the ..GRAND MAY BALL.. AMES LODGE NO. 106 I. B. P. O. E. W. At ELK'S HALL 6th and Lyndale Aves. North Memorial Day, May atures during the evening. Music by STEVE 5 Cents Under the new Ownership and Management of MR. SAM ALLEN "The Original Barbecue" 712 Sixth Ave. No. be operated as a first-class cafe to be known as osmopolitan Roof (Upstairs) and the Special features during the evening. Music by STEVEN'S ORCH. will be operated as a first-class cafe to be known as the Cosmopolitan Room Original Barbecue FIGURES NEW DECOR T OF WHOLESOME FOOD AND SERVICE LE D'HOTE LUNCHEON AND DINNER VED DAILY FROM 11 A.M. TO 8:30 CIGARS—CIGARETTES—SOFT DRINK —SODA FOUNTAIN— and 3956 Op TO PLEASE—A TRIAL WILL CONVE NEW FIXTURES NEW DECORATIONS BEST OF WHOLESOME FOOD AND SERVICE TABLE D' HOTE LUNCHEON AND DINNER SERVED DAILY FROM 11 A. M. TO 8:30 P. M. CIGARS—CIGARETTES—SOFT DRINKS SODA FOUNTAIN Phone Hyland 3956 Open All Night 'WE AIM TO PLEASE—A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU' K. D. MILLER Merchant Tailor Modeling, Cleaning, Repairing and Press SUITS MADE TO ORDER T. TAILORING—Latest University Nov. Manhattan Checks now on hand. University Ave. St. L Announcement MRS. EVELYN A. COWAN Designer and Milliner y to give her many friends and patrons re- ports designed and made to order at the mos 1 Ave. Merchant Tailor Remodeling, Cleaning, Repairing and Pressing SUITS MADE TO ORDER ARTISTIC TAILORING—Latest University Novelties and Manhattan Checks now on hand. 429 University Ave. St. Paul, Minn. is now ready to give her many friends and patrons real millinery service. Hats designed and made to order at the most reasonable prices. 245 Carroll Ave. Saint Paul Phone: Elkhurst 3657 FOR EXPERT Rug Cleaning SEE THE KLEAN E. Z. RUG CO. FOR EXPERT FOR EXPERT Rug Cleaning SEE THE KLEAN E. Z. RUG CO. JERRY TASS MOORE, Manager Phone Geneva 5297 9 No. 11th St. Reasonable Rates Minneapolis Memori Special features du Admission 55 Cents Under the will be oper Cosm NEW FIXTURE BEST OF W TABLE D SERVED I CIGARS Phone Hyland 3954 'WE AIM TO PL Remodeling ARTISTIC TAIL Man 429 University A Given by the Phone: Elkhurst 3657 Page 3 Y? 35c Be Satisfied." afe St. Paul UB y 25 ET Adults 25c and the LL... 30th EN'S ORCH. Taxis 1:45 as the room DRATIONS SERVICE OWNER P. M. BROKS Open All Night NCE YOU' issuing velties and Paul, Minn. real millinery reasonable ng CO. Reasonable Rates Minneapolis Gary Is Satisfied With Negro Labor Colored Population of Gary Shows Many Advancements Along with Growth of City. (Associated Negro Press.) Gary, Indiana, May 18—The question whether colored labor from the South is adaptable to northern industrial use appears to have been settled by the results obtained here. News of the erection of a new tube mill which when completed will employ 15,000 men is followed by the understanding that colored laborers, both skilled and unskilled will be used wherever they make good. Gary, whose growth in the last ten years has been the wonder of the country is purely and simply an industrial city, and has given an unusual opportunity for measuring the capacity of the colored worker. The steel mills and tin plate works, and the many other mammoth plant are the reasons for Gary's being. This city of 65,000 or 70,000 people, 6,000 of whom are colored, exists for the purpose of supplying labor to these giant manufacturers, and of catering to the needs of colored labor, had its big chance during the war when labor was scarce and later when immigration was cut off, reducing the regular labor supply. Steel officials say the colored work er has shown ability. Their only complaint has been the lack of steadiness. Many of the men who first flocked to Gary were the careless floaters who flood any city when there is a chance to work and spend a few weeks to get a stake and then move on. Later a more substantial group came who bought homes, brought their families and became permanent residents. The schools here are among the finest in the country, mixed as to race but with colored teachers as well as white. There is a large number of colored professional and business men. The Mid-City Bank, through its subsidence the Mid-City Realty Co. and Mid-City Building and Loan, owns large tracts of property here and have specialized in modern home building. It is said a big proportion of their homes have been built for the colored residents and their information bureau reports that they have achieved such success they are planning still further efforts in connection with the large influx of colored people who are expected to seize the opportunity to locate here because of the great demand for labor with the coming of the need for 15,000 men to man the tube mills. Somebody Wuz Sayin' that— There is a certain girl in the ol' town that is easily excited when someone tells her that her "sweet patootie" is hurt. It would be "sum" business for the florists if Mothers' Day came more than once a year. Oh please lead me to the guy who wished all this rainy weather on us. Dale and Central is getting to be the regular "hang-out" for flappers on Sunday afternoon. The "cookie-pushers" have suffered a great set-back through the columns of the daily papers. BOLEY IS CENTER OF GUBERNATORIAL RACE (Associated Negro Press) Boley, Okla., May 18—The talk of the street here every day is R. H. Wilson, democrat, for Governor. Almost everybody that you meet on the street is wearing one of the Wilson souvenir pictures, which the Wilson campaign committee has shipped in huge lots all over the state. The cause of the unprecedented boom of R. H. Wilson for governor in the Negro metropolis develops out of a well-founded rumor that has been set afloat by Wilson lieutenants, that a state agricultural school will be located here in the event of his election. Interest is also revived in the old fight at Langston University. Rumor has it that promises have been made in the event Wilson wins, a change will come in the head of the Negro state institution, which has in recent years been the scene of much turmoil and strife. Read the Classified Ads. With Stephens on the mound pitching shut-out ball and getting good support, while Malcalester was playing a loose game and making errors, Hamline took a game from the Macs last Saturday by a score of 13 to 2. Stephens pitched three games for the Pipers last week and won two of them. The Pipers are a very strong team in the conference race, having suffered only one defeat this season. UPTOWNS DEFEATED BY NORTH ST. PAUL NINE The Uptowns lost a one-sided game of baseball to the North St. Paul team on Sunday May 14. The score was 14 to 4 with the North-siders holding the biggest end. After getting a two-run lead at the beginning of the game, the Uptowns started their melee of error making in the third inning and when the game was over they had made thirteen errors and lost a ball game. CAMPBELL'S GYMNASIUM TRAINING MANY BOXERS The Campbell "gym" at 317 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Wabasha street is open and doing fine work. St. Paul now has more colored pugilists than any other city in the Northwest; if you don't believe it, go to the gymnasium some afternoon about 3 o'clock and look them over and be convinced. Exhibition bouts are held every day by some of the best amateurs in this part of the country. Some of the boxers who give daily exhibitions are: Steve Hopkins, Jim Ware, Kid Young, Lawrence Tucker, Arthur Williams, and Charlie White. Every day there is some kind of surprise uncovered by these men. UPTOWNS VS. SHAKOPEE IN FAST GAME MAY 2 The Uptowns open their season schedule May 28 at Shakopee, Minn., with one of the fastest seml-pro teams in the Northwest. The affair promises to be a hard go, but the Uptowns feel equal to the occasion, and promise to bring home the bacon. The team has played several practice tilts, losing one. Shakopee is fast rounding into shape and is determined to upset the dope. A final practice game will be played Sunday May 21 at Lytle Park, South St. Paul, where the Uptowns meet the strong South St. Paul Legion team, rated as a first class nine. MAN GETS 6 MONTHS FOR SELLING WATER Hamilton, Out., May 18—Charles Smith was sentenced to six months in jail for selling a bottle of clear water as gin. Magistrate Jelfs, who heard the case and pronounced the sentence, said that it was one of the meanest tricks of which he had ever heard. With The Bulletin Subscription Club Each day The Bulletin is receiving new subscriptions and in this department from time to time, we shall make our new subscriber known to our regular readers. Among those we have to thank for their subscriptions received this week are: Mrs. J. Billups, 578 Oakland Ave. Mrs. Irene Water, 3640 Snelling Ave., Minneapolis. Frank Lyons, 3228 S. State St., Chicago. J. W. Kelly, 950 St. Anthony Ave. R. S. Combs, 259 W. 4th St. Mrs. N. Foster, 288 St. Albans. Mrs. Arthur Hedge, 878 St. Anthony Ave. Lucin Gibson, 153 W. Central Ave. Mrs. Lillian Hamilton, 509 University Ave. R. McClendon, 228 Sherburne Ave. L. C. Holliday, 804 11th Ave. N., Minneapolis. C. C. Cellan, 3432 Oakland Ave., Minneapolis. Mrs. E. S. Wilson, 911 E. 2nd St., Minneapolis. Mrs. E. B. James, 3924 4th Ave. S., Minneapolis. Mrs. Vivian Crawford Yancey, 1122 6th Ave. N., Minneapolis. C. H. Roper, 977 Fuller St. Don't forget the Elk's Memorial Day Dance, May 30 at Elk's Hall, Sixth and Lyndale avenues North. --- MAN GRANTED DIVORCE FROM WIFE IN COURT O. A. Davis, 320 W. Central avenue was granted a divorce last Tuesday in district court by Judge J. M. Orr. The plea for divorce was granted to Davis on the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment on the part of his wife, Mrs. Estelle Sears Davis. SONGBIRD PICKED UP FOR SINGING AGAIN Charles Verdi, who is always giving vent to his fine feelings by singin, was in police court last week on the charge of being drunk. He is such a talker that he talked himself out of a workhouse sentence. He claimed that his last sentence was "nearly the death of him." After listening to Verdi's strong plea, Judge Boerner placed him on probation that he would not attempt to sing in public anymore. Mr. Lawrence Stewart, 615 W. Central avenue has resigned his position at the Merchants National Bank to work for the Great Northern Railroad. CLASSIFIED FOR RENT—Two large furnished rooms for light housekeeping, gas for cooking, electric lights, bath and use of phone.—173 W. 3rd St. Esther E. Akins. Furnished rooms for rent. J. R. Anderson, 272 St. Anthony Ave. Dale 7642. Two furnished rooms for desirable couple. Best accomodations. 214 W. Central Ave. Dale 4680. Two furnished rooms for light housekeeping for desirable couples. Apply 430 Rondo St. Furnished room for gentleman, 510 University Ave. Phone Elkhurst 4253. Wanted To Rent—Four or five room house or flat, unfurnished. Rooms must be all modern. Willing to pay good rent for right place. If you think you have the place I want call Garfield 8480. FOR SALE—Cadillac "Eight" touring car. In good mechanical condition. Cash or terms. M. J. Osborn, 117 W. University Ave. WEEKLY SPECIALS Two family house all modern, Rondo Street ..... $4500 8 Room House all modern, 447 Carroll Ave. ..... $4500 7 Room House partly modern, Charles near Rice ..... $2500 TERMS TO SUIT YOUR POCKET BOOK PERSONAL SERVICE PLUS PERSONAL INTEREST McCRACKEN 321 Metro. Bk. Bldg. Phone Ce 8190 CHARLES HALL PAPERHANGER AND DECORATOR Tinting and Calsomining Wall Paper Cleaning a Specialty 600 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul Minn. Phone Dale 2843 Silver's Cut Price Grocery 500 W. Central (Cor. Mackubin) We Carry a Full Line of Groceries Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Phone Dale 1940 WE DELIVER Hy. 1066 WILLIAMS BARBER SHOP AND BATH PARLOR A Real First Class Barber Shop 606 Lyndale Ave. N. Minneapolis Phone Dale 8839 ELMER MORRIS —DRUGGIST— Dale & W. Central St. Paul J. W. Bridges, Mgr. Dale 3601 Stop at the KEYSTONE HOTEL Rooms by Week or Night. Cafe in Connection. Pocket Pool and Billiards. O. Turner, Barber 879 Carroll Ave. St. Paul Houses and Flats for Rent and For Sale EDDINGS & WEBSTER Real Estate and Rentals 700 Sixth Ave. N. Minneapolis, Minn. Phone Cherry 7969 Business Chances For Sale NORTHWESTERN BULLETIN Ballard PROOF STORAGE & TRANS BLBLOM FU O CARPET USE THAT SAVES Y onographs a y Fire For armth instantly for morning and at bed- side, safe and satis- the Bed-room Fire aphrey Rad room with glowing Radi wood or ashes to carr smell or deadening of n design. Styles to B Ball FIREPROOF STORAGE 16 E. 4th St. The WALLBLO AND CAR "The HOUSE THAT S Pathe Phonograph The Only Fire It gives warmth insta- in the morning and comfortable, safe an heater for the Bed-ro The Humphrey floods the room with glowi- Firelight—no wood or ashe- or sparks—no smell or deac- ornamental in design. Stu- any room. "THE HOUSE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY" Pathe Phonographs and Records The Only Fire For Upstairs! It gives warmth instantly for dressing in the morning and at bed time. A comfortable, safe and satisfying gas heater for the Bed-room Fireplace. The Humphrey Radiantfire floods the room with glowing Radiant Heat and Firelight—no wood or ashes to carry—no smoke or sparks—no smell or deadening of the air. Most ornamental in design. Styles to harmonize in any room. Come and see it! "St. Paul Gas & SIXTH AND FI Moonl Monda Gas & Elec FIXTH AND CEDAR FIRST onlight nday WILL "St. Paul Gas & Electric Co." SIXTH AND CEDAR FIRST OF THE SEASON Moonlight Boat Excursion Monday Evening, May 29th WILL BE GIVEN BY THE FORMIDABLE Steven's Jazz Canaries Will Furnish the "Jazz Melodies Down the Mississippi." Monday Evening, May 29 ning, 29 "ALL ABOARD" Boat Leaves Foot of Jackson Street at 8 P.M. Sharp. Come Early. Tickets, 75c Edw. Eastman, Chairman; A Chairman; A. J. Too Edw. Eastman, Chairman; A. J. Todd, W. T. Thurston, W. A. Yeiser, S. Wright, E. Edwards, E. Gilbreath, A. Tarver, R. H. Moore, E. Gough, E. Jones, Floor Manager. STORAGE MOVING Packing Sixth and Jackson St. THE FACTORY MODERN Rug Cleaning Department GARFIELD 4891 FURNITURE CO. Saint Paul, Minnesota PREMIER FIRST AMONG CLEANERS Aero Bell AMERICA'S FOREMOST WASHER A DEMONSTRATION WILL CONVINCE YOU CALL CEDAR 3209 The Premier Service Co. 6th and Minnesota Streets JUST RECEIVED The Following New Black Swan Records The only Records using Negro Voices and Negro Musicians SOUTH AMERICAN DANCE RECORDS 2050 Lucille .....by Belasco's South American Orchestra 10 in. Suspiro De Amor .....by Belasco's South American Orchestra Dear Old Southland .....by Fred Smith and His Society Orchestra I've Got My Habits On.....by Fred Smith and His Society Orchestra St. Louis Blues .....by Handy's Memphis Blues Band Yellow Dog Blues .....by Handy's Memphis Blues Band 16 in. by Lucille Hegamin 75c I've Got the Wonder Where He Went and When He's Coming Back Blues by Lucille Hegamin We Carry a Full Line of Black Swan, Okeh and Columbia Records; Also the Famous Columbia Grafonola and Sonora Phonographs LIBERAL TERMS IF DESIRED Make this your Headquarters to Hear Your Favorite Records 14 Ground Floor Hearing Rooms PEYER MUSIC CO. -on the Newly Decorated Steamer RED WING and BARGE MANITOU Let's Go! May 29 Let's Everybody get ready to be there. GOPHER Guarantees its followers, one and all a good time on this occasion. DON'T MISS THIS FIRST BOAT or YOU'LL MISS ONE REAL HONEST - TO - GOODNESS GOODTIME.