Northwestern Bulletin

DYER BILL STRIKES SNAG VOL, I, NO. 20 LEGAL EXISTENCE OF ILLINOIS K. OF P. QUESTIONED Two or Three Charters Found to Have Been Issued to the Same Lodge. JOHN R. AUTER IS GRANTED NEW TRIAL Former Secretary of Lodge Gets $5,000.00 Bail—Will Make Restitution. (Associated Negro Press) Chicago, Ill., June 2—The Knights of Pythias of Illinois are much disturbed by a turn in their affairs in which, it is declared, threatens their legal existence. It appears that the organization, which is one of the leading bodies in the state, has been operating for a number of years in what amounted to an illegal fashion. Two or three charters have been issued to the same lodge and failure to comply with the law makes it seem that their present name, The Grand Lodge Beneficiary of the L. of P. N. A. S. A. E. A. A. and A. has no legal existence. These facts were brought out in the appeal of John R. Auter, former secretary of the endowment fund for a new trial. Auter was recently convicted of embezzlement after a hasty trial in which the jury was chosen and the trial completed in a few hours. Attorney Wilson, a young colored lawyer making a name for himself by his sterling work here was then called into the case and from that time the troubles of the Grand Lodge began. The Illinois K. of P.'s have been ruled it is said by a "closed group" of which Grand Chancellor, Dr. A. A. Wesley, Major R. R. Jackson, Ed. Green, and Auter were the moving spirits. Loose business methods condoned by those in power enabled Auter, it is charged, to get away with a considerable amount which he lost, it is claimed, on the board of trade. His former close associates in the lodge failed to support him. With the Grand Lodge's session looming up and the suggestion of the presiding judge to the officers that they get a lawyer and straighten out the tangle, which involves 6,000 members, local pythians are aroused. On motion of Attorney Wilson, a new trial was granted to Auter and his bail was reduced from $15,000 to $5,000. He states he will make restitution. ARKANSAS KNIGHTS OF PYTHIANS WIN CASE Little Rock, Ark., June 1—The attorney general of the state of Arkansas filed a bill in the Circuit Court of Pulaski county at Little Rock against the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Arkansas asking for a receiver for the organization because of irregularities charged, among which was contributing to the Elaine rioters' fund. The case was tried on the 16th and 17th of the month. The court handed down a decision in the case on the 20th, dismissing the bill of the government, and in favor of the Knights of Pythias. The organization has $85,000 in cash and large property holdings. The grand lodge was represented by Scipio A. Jones of Little Rock and the supreme lodge by S. A. T. Watkins of Chicago. MOB GIVES NEGRO BACK TO POLICE AUTHORITIES (Associated Negro Press) Greenville, Texas, June 1—Will Mason, colored, captured today near Money Grove and taken from officers by a mob of approximately 1,000 men was returned to the authorities after a farmer's wife failed to identify him as the man who attacked her. The colored man is in jail at Honey Grove and the mob has dispersed. Messrs Ellis and Drew have opened a new undertaking establishment at 716 Lyndale Ave. No. THE NORTHWESTERN BULLETIN Prisoner in Macon Jail Relates Story of His Escape from Hands of Angry Mob of Georgia Whites "I'm Sure Mighty Proud to be Here" was Jim Denson's Smiling Comment When He was Lodged in Jail After Escaping from a Mob and Being Captured by the Sheriff's Posse. (Associated Negro Press) Macon, Ga., June 2—Escape from a blood thirsty mob is a rare experience. James Denson with a death sentence hanging over him did it, and he tells the story in a thrilling fashion. Denson's case has been appealed and the Supreme Court has denied further hearing. June 16, is the date set for his hanging, but he may yet escape the noose, because of his escape. the story of his escape, which, in addition to the details of the mob's action in breaking into the jail at Irwinton early Tuesday, ran as follows: "They tied a rope around my neck. Then they dragged me into the automobile. I asked them to let me pray and they replied that they hadn't time. "I heard them say they would shoot me just out of town. The knot on the rope around my neck was cho "I'm sure mighty proud to be here," was Jim's smiling comment, even though the sentence to be hanged June 16 for an alleged attack on a old white woman three years ago still stares him in the face. Jim, however, had some reason to smile beyond his escape from the mob, because numerous white people in this and Wilkinson county, believing his escape was an act of Providence, were considering an appeal to Gov. Harwick for commutation to life imprisonment. The colored man, after having safely settled himself in the jail here, told Pageant To Exhibit Health, Commerce Pageant To Exhibit Health, Commerce Subjects to be Displayed and Explained at Chicago's Progress Show. Chicago, Ill., June 2.—Health and commerce, fundamental assets for a sovereign nation, will receive rare exploitation at the Municipal Pier in Chicago during the second International Pageant of Progress from July 29 to August 14. An industrial maket greater than any other in the world today is in preparation to meet the demands of buyers from every civilized country on the globe. A healkh exhibit calculated to display and explain the latest discoveries and precepts for the maintenance of health, both in the individual and in the community, will receive equal attention from the men who stand back of the Pageant. The link between the two great parts of this annual inter-national exposition will be found in the educational conventions announced for Congress Hall. These conventions will run the gamut from education as the schools know it, through areonautics and modern transportation, and radio to a belles lettres programme prepared by the women of the country directed by the Illinois State Federation of Womens Clubs through the president, Mrs. E. S. Bailey, and Mrs. George W. Plummer, an officer of both the state and the General Federation; and especial music both instrumental and vocal interpreted by bands, and by choruses in a mass formation of thousands of voices. Colored people of America and the world will be a part of all these events. COMMONWEALTH BILL IS PASSED FOR MONROVIA Monrovia, Liberia, May 25—Considerable excitement was noticeable here directly after the return of President King from the United States, due to a movement that had for its purpose the cancelling of the charter of Monrovia. Led by ex-Presidents Arthur Barclay and Daniel E. Howard, the citizens of Liberia's capital raised strenuous opposition to its passage. The measure would have changed the municipality into a commonwealth. A petition to the Senate and house of representatives was prepared, and signed by the leading inhabitants, praying that the bill should not be passed. It pointed out that the city had enjoyed corporate rights. ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1922. the story of his escape, which, in addition to the details of the mob's action in breaking into the jail at Irwinton early Tuesday, ran as follows: "They tied a rope around my neck. Then they dragged me into the automobile. I asked them to let me pray and they replied that they hadn't time. "I heard them say they would shoot me just out of town. The knot on the rope around my neck was choking me. I reached up one hand in the dark and felt the slip knot. I untied it. The automobile was goin' thirty miles an hour, and I says to myself, "Jim, jump or be killed." I jumped feet first, flam-flooy, and I hit the ground on my feet and then on my head and then I must have flopped over four times and rolled into the ditch. "When I got out of the ditch several shots were fired at me. I crawled but they kept on firing. I got up and ran. I was barefooted, my clothes were torn off me, and the gravel cut my feet." The colored man said he obtained bread from another colored man at sunup and then crawled into a swamp where he spent the day and night. Growing hungry, he said he crawled out to get some wild plums and then he heard the bloodhounds on his trail. "Pretty soon a white hound came upon me," the colored man continued. "I kept jumpin' from one side of the creek to the other. I couldn't shake him off. He got right up to my heels, so I stopped, snapped my fingers at him and, lawdy! he curled his tail and walked right up to me. I took off my belt and tied him to me." The man had the hound tied to him, was playing with a second hound and was fighting off a third when the sheriff's posse reached him. North Carolina Starts "Live at Home" Campaign (Associated Negro Press) Raleigh, N. C., June 1—One hundred county organizations are being formed to aid in Gov. Cameron Morrison's "live at home" campaign. All state agencies, including the departments of agriculture and education and the state college and various colored organizations are co-operating in the movement. Gov. Morrison's aim is to have Tar Heels produce more food. Cotton and tobacco are the staple crops. The farming population purchases abroad more grain and meat than it produces, it is estimated. Poultrying and dairying is being stressed. EXTRA WEEK FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN THIS YEAR The school year is one week longer this year than last. Pupils, teachers and some parents are "sore" about the extra week, according to reports reaching the city hall. The teachers think that someone is slipping something over on them and that they are working one extra week for nothing. The pupils think that it is very mean on the part of the authorities to make them go to school one week longer in the hot weather. Commissioner Ferguson said that there is no secret about the extra week. He said that it was announced earlier in the year and it is caused by the time lost during vacation season. Due to inclement weather, the moonlight boat excursion supposed to have been given by Gopher lodge No. 105 last Monday night, has been postponed until Friday evening, June 23, 1922. The fact that weather conditions prevented the excursion from leaving last Monday evening was a keen disappointment to the many who had planned to attend. JACK JOHNSON IS LOSER IN FIGHT FOR HIS AUTO JACK JOHNSON IS LOSER IN FIGHT FOR HIS AUTO Ex-heavyweight Champion Losses 1st Rround in Legal Battle with Wm. Bottoms. PUGILIST'S WIFE IS UNABLE TO RAISE BOND Friends of Ex-Champion Fail to Go $5000 Bond to Save Auto from Bottoms. Indianapolis, Ind. June 2—John Arthur (Jack) Johnson, sometimes racer, flier, actor and general nuisance, who won fame and fortune thru his activities in the prize ring a few years ago and later gained notoriety through his efforts to segregate himself from his race, lost the first round of the legal battle to a finish against Wm. Bottoms, Chicago Cafe owner, who is suing the big fellow for $4,500 alleged to have been loaned to Johnson when he was in trouble and dire circumstances. When the case was called in this city last Thursday morning, Mrs. Johnson, white wife of the fallen ring idol, was in the court, having arrived from New York to file claim that the car belonged to her. She left the court room with her spirit crushed and a sadder but wiser woman. She did not get the car. Unable to Raise Bond. The judge ruled that the car would be turned over to Mrs. Johnson, if she, Mrs. Johnson, could give bond to the extent of $5,000 to guarantee safe delivery of car at the time and place ordered by the judge. Johnson and wife got busy immediately to raise the bond money but, sad to relate, not a one in the city thought enough of the chance to let the big fellow into the treasury to the extent of $5,000. Upon the failure of Jack and his wife to raise the bond, the judge then stated that Mr. Bottoms could have possession of the car by giving bond for its safe delivery to the court on a date to be set. Mr. Henry Fleming and friends of Mr. Bottoms here immediately gave bond to the extent of $50,000, five times in excess in of the value of the car. It is understood that another case against Johnson filed by Mr. Wm. Bottoms in Chicago, will be heard on June 1. MAN ARRAIGNED FOR MURDER DENIES GUILT John Bacon, who was arrested May 1 and charged with shooting his stepson, James Bronson, pleaded not guilty of murder in district court last week. The trial was set for June 6. LANDLORD HITS ROOMER TRYING TO COLLECT RENT H. S. Sawyer, 663 Iglehart avenue, was arraigned in police court last week on a charge of assault and battery. He pleaded guilty to striking Everett Huggins, roomer at his home, in an effort to collect rent that was past due. The case was to be called again Friday and Sawyer was released on his face bond. ST. PAUL YOUTHS START ON CROSS COUNTRY TRIP Norman Jackson and Percy Howard, two well known men in St. Paul, left last Monday morning on a cross country motor-cycle trip. They left by the way of the National Parks Highway, going first to Winona, Minnesota. Continuing their trip from Winona, they expect to visit Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, Indianapolis, and other cities in the immediate vicinity. Commenting on their plans, Mr. Jackson said, "We plan to be gone about a month, but if the roads are very good we will make the trip longer and visit cities farther west." Sylvia Pleases Large Audience in Great Falls Presentation of Colored Talent Held as a Music Week Special. Great Falls, Mont., June 1—Splen- and general harmony were combined did solo work, well trained choruses in the interpretation of "Slvyia" the operetta presented at the Grand Theatre Monday night by the Crusaders of the First African Methodist Episcopal church, as the Music week offering of this organization. A subtle thread of comedy was inter-woven into the theme of the play and in its expression Mrs. A. W. Johnson and Mrs. George Collins, in what might be termed a dual stellar role, were wholly delightful. R. A. Taylor, a member of the famous A. E. F. Four, completely won the audience by his drollery and the fine quality of his singing. L. G. Marcus as Sir Bertram De Lacy, a haughty baronet, played a difficult role with real dramatic skill. The solos of Charles Palmer as Prince Tobbytum were appreciated numbers. The choruses were superior to those of many professional companies, their singing and stage appearance being particularly good. The comedy concerns the romances of a lord and lady of high degree and of a country maid and her buxom swain. Real melody, clearness and sprightly interpretation from the beginning to the end of the operetta made it a musical event that will be remembered. The operetta was well attended. 61 Candidates File For County Offices 61 Candidates File For County Offices Three Women Among Nineteen Who Will Run in Primaries for Commissioners. Sixty-one names had been filed with County Auditor George Ries last Monday when filing for county offices closed. Three women are in the list for office, one running for county treasurer, one for the nomination for coroner, and the other for county commissioner. The list of candidates follows: County auditor—George J. Ries and James H. Burns. County treasurer—Elsa M. Obst, Burton E. Allen, J. Gus Mueller, John J. Moriarty, Michael W. O'Boyle, Albert W. Wunderlich, George A. Lindeke. Sheriff—John Wagener, Edward H. Slater, William A. Gerber, Charles Gerber, S. A. Hooper. Register of deeds—J. J. Fitzgerald, George H. Moeller, Bernard J. Keller, J. E. Corcoran and Charles C. Hartsten. County commissioner from St. Paul—J. W. Fenstermaker, I. E. Gottlieb J. J. Roberts, Phil C. Justus, James R. Murphy, Louis C. Peter, John Lind, Harry P. Churchill, M. J. Carr, William Sauter, John A. Moritz, Thomas G. Conley, John McQuillan, Caroline Leighton, Walter Mallory, H. P. Keller, William E. Witherspoon, William B. Miller, Cement F. Sculley. County commissioner (White Bear district)—Harry Freeman, William A. Gall, L. F. Gross, A. W. Anderson. County commissioner (New Brighton district)—John Grudnoske, Henry Bucher, Otto B. Ashback, John Leinen, H. H. Chapman. County attorney—James F. Murphy, R. D. O'Brien, W. J. Donahower. Court commissioner—Henry Gallick, J. W. Ryan, Charles M. Brewer, Harry L. Dow, Nathan Tankenoff. County superintendent of schools—Geo. H. Reef, George S. Belland and F. F. Farrar. Coroner—C. A. Ingerson, Roy C. Herron, Jeanette M. McLaren and D. C. Jones. 60 DAYS IN WORKHOUSE FOR CARRYING WEAPONS Otis Flood went to the workhouse for sixty days last week when he pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons. He was arrested by Detective Hughes and Gunderson on Mississippi street. Flood was in court sometime ago on a larceny charge, but was acquitted. He admitted that he had served time in Fort Leavenworth, following conviction by court martial while he was in service JOHN B. HARRIS LAWRENCE C. HODGSON At noon Tuesday, Lawrence C. Hodgson, mayor of St. Paul for the past two years will "step out" and let Arthur E. Nelson, mayor-elect "step in." "Larry Ho," as the retiring mayor is commonly known has announced he will retire from politics for the present. Victim of Mob Assault; Clerk Gets Transfer (Associated Negro Press.) Shreveport, La., June 1—Ernest M. Thomas, the Railway mail clerk who was assaulted recently at Rayville, Louisiana, has been transferred to another run on the Meridan and New Orleans R. P. O. This action was taken after Robert L. Mays of Chicago, President of the Railroad Men's Industrial and Benevalent Association, had called on Congressman Madden to aid Mr. Thomas. It is not known what action the postal authorities will use to punish the members of the gang which beat him and dragged him from his car. Thomas showed great forbearance in not shooting the men, as he was armed and engaged in governmental business. Lincoln University To Hold Graduation Exercises June 3-6 (Associated Negro Press.) Lincoln University, Pa., June 1— The sixty-seventh year of the College of Lincoln University will close June 6th. The Obdyke Prize Debate takes place on June 3. Baccalaureate Sermon on June 4th. The Class Day exercises are held on the evening of June 5th. The Junior Orator Contest takes place on the morning of June 6th. The annual Commencement of the College is held on the afternoon of June 6th. The speaker of the day is United States Senator Hon. George Wharton Pepper. Senator Pepper, who is a very eloquent seaker and an able statesman, succeeds the late Boise Penrose who was nationally known as the king-making force in American political life. FIGHT STARTS NEAR RIOT ON CHICAGO SOUTH SIDE Chicago, Ill., June 2—While attempting to stop a street fight last Sunday night on the South Side, Patrolman James Vellott, white, was shot by Patrolman Andrew Simms, colored, when Simms fired into the crowd in an effort to aid his brother officer. The fight started with a battle between whites and blacks. Simms was badly bruised and lacerated before the fight was subdued. PRICE, 5 CENTS SUB-COMMITTEE FINDS BILL IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL SUB-COMMITTEE FINDS BILL IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL Judiciary Committee is Advised That Federal Anti-Lynching Law is Impossible. ACTION SEEN AS DEATH OF THE BILL Rep. Dyer, However, Still Believes Congress Will Make His Bill a Law. (Associated Negro Press) (Associated Negro Press) Washington, D. C., June 2—The Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill has struck a snag. An opinion that the measure is unconstitutional and should not be enacted by Congress was submitted to the Senate Judiciary committee by a sub-committee headed by Senator Borah. Its friends fear this action will mean the death of the bill. Certainly there is little hope for action at this session of Congress. Senator Borah, was joined in holding the bill unconstitutional by Senators Overman, Democrat, North Carolina, and Shields, Democrat, Tennessee. The other sub-committee members, Senators Sterling, Republican, South Dakota, and Dillingham, Republican, Vermont, were said not to be in complete disagreement, but believed the bill might well be passed and be submitted to a test before the Supreme court of the United States. Senator Borah and his associates contended that the Supreme Court of the United States had decided squarely in a lynching case from Alabama, that a Federal anti-lynching law was beyond the Federal powers. Therefore it would be useless to present to the court the question anew under the pending. Many experienced public men have contended right along that this would be the fate of the bill. Fate of the Bill Forseen When the bill was before the House, its judiciary committee expressed its approval and the House passed it with a substantial majority. Those active in the fight for the law which would spell the death of mob law and lynching say that many congressmen voted for the bill with the assurance that a way would be found to kill it before it became a law. They state that prominent newspapers throughout the country such as the "New York World" and the "Chicago Tribune" have been contending editorially that the law could not stand the test and that it would be pigeon-held. At the same time congressmen with large colored constituencies could save their taces. They also called attention to the fact that the sub-committee appointed in the Senate with the exception of Southern democrats, who, of course, were opposed, consisted of men who had little or no colored vote in their states, thereby denying the race from a chance to strike back. Borah Wires A. N. P. In a telegram to the Associated Negro Press, Senator Borah says: Washington, D. C., "The majority of judiciary committee seem to feel this proposed measure is clearly unconstitutional. The decisions of the Supreme Court seem to leave no escape from that conclusion. It would be a wholly futile thing therefore to pass it. It is the purpose of the committee, however, to continue the effort to frame a measure if possible which will stand the test of the courts and with that end in view, the committee is now working. I think I can say to you that the committee is determined to exhaust every ounce of Federal power dealing with this situation. In other words, the subject has not been abandoned and there is no intention it shall be if constitutional authority can be found to deal with it." Rep. Dyer Hopeful. Representative Dyer, who has gained national fame as the author of the bill, does not seem to be discouraged, in spite of the fact that the measure (Continued on page 4.) Page 2 THE NORTHWESTERN BULLETIN Published Weekly by the Bulletin Publishing Co. 408 Court Block St. Paul, Minn. Phone: Garfield 8480 MATER H. CHESNUTT ..... Managing H SHER R. JOHNSON ..... Ass't Mgr H ARGE MANNING ..... City H BRY DAVIS ..... Sport H Subscription Rates: year, $2.00; Six Months, $1.00; Three Months 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." THE QUESTION OF PATRONAGE Too frequently our attention is called to the fact that our people do not patronize business concerns owned and operated by our own people as faithfully as they should. We can understand why some of our business men are constantly "singin 'em" because very often the service they render or products they have to offer is inferior, but for the business man who guarantees the satisfaction on par with any other place, we believe is entitled to more consideration than ofttimes he receives. Too frequently our attention is called to what our people do not patronize business, owned and operated by our own people, sufficiently as they should. We can underscore some of our business men are constrained 'em' because very often the service or products they have to offer is inferior to the business man who guarantees the motion on par with any other place, we be entitled to more consideration than oftimes gives. Our public must be made to realize that less of the average Colored man in business largely upon their patronage and that patronage the frequent quest under why he doesn't do so and so," speak improvements, will never be answered. Of patronage one has in business is either engaging or discouraging; it means either for failure. But there again, the question arises, do our business men expect too much? Have he led the natural fundamentals upon which functions? Certainly a man cannot open hang out his shingle and because he so, expect to do a land office business one of the fact that he is in business. The who figures that way usually gets left—unders why. He hasn't put himself into business. And business will not run itself.udent. The public must be encouraged toize our businesses by the same methods, useful business uses—courtesy, service. Business men must keep their place, clean and be ever alert and courteous offering the best of service or product. The public is no different than any other public patronage must be solicited by organizedomatic service and advertisement. To c customer and not try to make the custo to the business is the proper way to do it and a policy if followed more closely wriate the complaint that Negroes do not be their own business as they should. Our public must be made to realize that the success of the average Colored man in business depends largely upon their patronage and that without that patronage the frequent question: "I wonder why he doesn't do so and so," speaking of improvements, will never be answered. The amount of patronage one has in business is either encouraging or discouraging; it means either success or failure. But there again, the question arises, do some of our business men expect too much? Have they learned the natural fundamentals upon which business functions? Certainly a man cannot open his door, hang out his shingle and because he is a Negro, expect to do a land office business on the face of the fact that he is in business. The fellow who figures that way usually gets left—still he wonders why. He hasn't put himself into the business. And business will not run itself. It is dependent. The public must be encouraged to patronize our businesses by the same methods any successful business uses—courtesy, service and quality. Business men must keep their places of business clean and be ever alert and courteous besides offering the best of service or product. The Negro public is no different than any other public—its patronage must be solicited by organized and systematic service and advertisement. To cater to the customer and not try to make the customer cater to the business is the proper way to do business and a policy if followed more closely would exonerate the complaint that Negroes do not patronize their own business as they should. THE POLITICAL POT the political pot is boiling. Pinchot's victory in Pennsylvania, Beveridge's triumph in Indiana, the political unrest in Haiti, the revolting in Argentina and the differences between officials and people in Liberia are some of the political matters of significance to our group. In every part of this country, Negroes are alert to the existing political conditions and the great amount of interest being manifest is surprising in the various sections of the country. the political pot is boiling. Pinchot's vic pennsylvania, Beveridge's triumph in India political unrest in Haiti, the revolting in ina and the differences between officials in Liberia are some of the political mat nificence to our group. In every part of ery, Negroes are alert to the existing poli cions and the great amount of interest be est is surprising in the various section ntry. The recent change of political events in Pennsylvania and Indiana is regarded by some to be of more significance than others are prone to recognize at this time. The nomination of Gifford Pinchot as Republican candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania in spite of the effort of the powerful Republican machine in that state, is regarded as the first move to overthrow the Old Guard and a warning to Congress that voters are tired of the dilly-dallying, do-nothing tactics of legislators, both State and National. Beveridge's victory over Senator New in Indiana at the recent primaries, means practically the same thing. To the Colored voters of that state, although Senator New was regarded as the Colored man's friend and received thousands of votes from Negroes at the polls, Albert J. Beveridge's "fair play" primises, it is safe to say, coupled with the general dissatisfaction with the existing political conditions, certainly won thousands of Negro votes. Political conditions in other states are also undergoing changes due to the fact that white voters like black voters are tiring of the inactivity of Congress in regard to measures held important by them and are determined to bring about needed reforms. In Minnesota, the time is rapidly approaching when voters must go to the polls and decide their political affairs. While campaigning here is not on as large a scale as it is in some of the eastern states, recent developments in political circles in this state may be of consequence and need watching. We urge our voters to take an active part in the political affairs of the state, to study existing conditions so that when you go to the polls, your vote will be for better government for improvements and legislation deemed necessary. If political conditions in this state need a change or house-cleaning such as Indiana and Pennsylvania have seen fit, it is up to you to be a factor in bringing about that change. Study conditions, both local and national, for whatever political decisions are made in this state give color to the national situation. The news that the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill has been reported by the sub-Judiciary Committee investigating its constitutionality, as unconstitutional, while not altogether surprising, is, nevertheless, bad news. If the southern states have proven, as they have, that they are unable to cope with the lynching evil, it purely stands to reason that it becomes a federal proposition with which the federal government must deal. Evidently, the record number of lynching and burnings in the last three weeks has not been sufficient to prove that these evils are more than "local matters" and need attention from Congress. The right of women to smoke anywhere they please is now being debated. Now, what do you think of that? Of course, we know that women smoke but to put a ban on where they shall smoke is, after all, a question of morals. Let the women decide. What next? Don't fail to REGISTER Monday, June 5th, for the primary election to be held June 19. Clifton R. Richardson Clifton F. Richardson, of Houston, Texas, exemplifies the best courage that God has made in man. He is editor of the "Houston Informer", a weekly paper. He ranks not only among the most courageous of humans-in-general, but what is more than that; he is one of the most courageous Negroes in the Southern United States. The highest and truest type of courage on this plane is that of a black man in Mississippi or Texas. It requires more courage for a black man in Texas to be a normal human being than for a white Texan to be a "hero" for when a black man in Texas dares to walk and talk and act as a noraml human being, he is in much more danger of his life than is the white Texan who tries the dare-devil business. It requires more courage for a Negro to ride on a Pullman car in Texas than for a white to face and fight a dozen bandits. If the white Texan fought off the bandits and saved his purse, he would be praised by all men and perhaps rewarded; but if a Negro in a Pullman fought off his would-be murders and saved his life, he would next have to fight every other white man in the state from the governor down. He would find more hell after he extricated himself from the Pullman car than he found in it. A few days ago colored women were forced to get out of the drawing room of a Pullman car in Texas, not "handkerchief-heads", but beautiful, bright, clean young women, two of them secretaries of the national Y. W. C. A., and one a lady physician. Now, a drawingroom is more "separate" from the rest of a Pullman car than is the Jim Crow end from the rest of a day coach. This shows the whole hypocrisy; the objection is not to contact with colored people, but to comforts for colorde people. The chivalrous Texas gentlment could not bear the thought that colored women were riding in comfort, even though these women were locked in their own drawing-room and could not be seen. It requires fore courage for a Negro editor in Texas to speak and print the truth in time of peace than for any white editor to print treason in time of war. Clifton F. Richardson has been speaking the truth thru his "Informer", and they are naturally lying in wait for any such Negro. The officers of the law will shield themselves under the cloak of public authority and do to such a Negro what the mob dares not to attempt. For some flimsy excuse they will arrest him and get him down to the police station, or "slaughter pen," as Richardson aptly calls it. They arrested Richardson. As he was driving his car into the garage, he heard some one in a swiftly passing automobile yell out to him: "Hey!!" Thinking that some acquaintances had merely greeted him, he drove on. A minute later two white officers, in plain clothes, rushed into the garage, guns in hand, and threaten him with instant death for not stopping when one of them yells "Hey!" to him. They called it "resisting arest" and would (as one was overheard to say later) have killed him on the spot if a hundred colored folk had not been attracted by the racket as possible witnesses. And what was the charge? What was the high crime? "Your tail light wasn't burnin'!" (They were probably lying, for the fixture proved to be perfect order.) And instead of giving him an order to appear at court, they took him in the company of his wife to the police headquarters "to make bond." (It was late at night, and they hoped to keep him locked up.) At this municipal slaughter house is where the real "fun" began; the little policeman from every nook and corner rushed out at the news of an "educated nigger" to jeer and jibe and mock and insult and beat him. Just as buzzards might flock together at the smell of carrion—only a dirty Negro would not attract half so much attention and attack. The defenders of society then did the natiest, vilest, most unreportable swearing in the fact of his wife. No charges had yet been placed against him; no resistance to authority had been offered by him. There was no reason for their attacks except such reasons as jackasses might have for braying at and kicking a trapped lion. Then a wealthy colored citizen came in to make bond for the editor. They swore at this bondsmen and threatened him with physical violence. They asked him to get a bank to sign with him( at eleven o'clock at night), and they tried every scheme to drive him off—even though this Negro was worth more money than the mayor of the city and the whole police force combined. (Let all those "solvers take note, who believe that if the Negro gets plenty of money, he will get "respect.") And the last heard of the matter, the mayor and higher officials were "investigating." But Richardson! Did this cower him? Not any more than the tongue and the lash of Xerxes cowered the sea. Read the very next issue of the "Informer" and let it do your puny heart good. They might as well have tried to alter the law of gravitation as break the*courage of Richardson with their contemptible savageries. On his front page and in his editorial columns, he speaks his undaunted soul. He tells them by detailed comparisons just where they stand in civilization, and then he describes their cowardice: "They seldom use force on prisoners or citizens until they get down there (at police station) with 'the gang', and when a colored person, on business or as a prisoner, enters the MUNCIPAL SLAUGHTER SHOP, the 'gang' begins to congregate from all sections of th building and then the 'fun' (from their viewpoint) picks up; jaunts, jeers, cursing, kicking, slapping, knocking off hats and drubbings over the head with keys, clubs and six-shooters." And the worst part of it is, that civilized white Americans will persist in believing that a Negro must do something wrong in order to be treated in this way. But thank God for a man like Richardson! Even if he should not live long, he is good while he lasts. NORTHWESTERN BULLETIN Church News TWIN CITY MISSIONARY ALLIANCE REORGANIZES The Twin City Missionary Alliance has reorganized with a membership of 78 women from the different churches in the Twin Cities. They meet the third Tuesday in every month at the different churches. The last meeting was held on May 16 at Bethesda Baptist Church. Mrs. W. A. Brown of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, president of the Women's Divisions of the Baptist Missionary Field for Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota, spoke at the last meeting. She also gave a vocal solo. Mrs. Kate Smith played and sang her missionary composition, "Call Upon Jesus." A letter was read from J. Hazel Donaldson, a former Twin City resident who is now in Africa with the Bishop Brooks, expressing his greetings to his friends here and especially the missionary ladies. The next meeting will be held June 20 at Wayman Mission, 512 $10 \frac{1}{2}$ St. North. Everyone is invited to attend. Mrs. Florence Duckett, President, Mrs. Mary Williams, Secretary. CARD OF THANKS The many kindnesses and expressions of sympathy which we received during the demise of our dear father and brother, Rev. Joseph S. Strong, is deeply appreciated. We want to thank especially Mesdames Archer, Tyler, and Crafton and the St. James Choir for the sweet music; also Mrs. Inez Ford and the Bethel Church, Mr. C. H. Miller, Como Temple No. 128, Gopher Lodge No. 105, and Simpson and Wills, Undertakers. The Strong Children and Rev. Jonas S..Strong, Bro. Jackson S. Sparks, Bro. CAMP PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 8th and Emerson North SERVICES 3 P. M. Sunday School Preaching at 4 P. M. PAY US A VISIT J. L. COLEMAN, Minister To Solve the Present National Condition-Bourour Pure and Wholesome Soft Drinks. Limetta—Ginger Ale—Root Beer. Drewry & Sons BOTH PHONES 702-710 Payne Ave. St. Paul THE A. F. DEPEE HARDWARE CO. 385 University Avenue Agency for Benj, Moore High Grade Paints and Varnishes Come in and ask about our liberal cash purchase plan. Telephone Dale 4022 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 3173 HAVE YOUR HAIR CUT AT PEOPLES' BARBER SHOP A. R. RAGLUND, Prop. AL. WASHINGTON, Mgr. HAIR CUT—35c SHAVE—15c 289 Robert St. St. Paul CALIFORNIA HAND LAUNDRY 1910 East Franklin Ave. Our Specialty Is Hand Work For Prompt Service. CALL GENEVA 2533 --- DR. JOHN R. FRENCH SURGEON-DENTIST 2 DETROIT BLDG. Cedar 4044 St. Paul St. Anthony Hill Provision Go. Meats and Groceries Poultry and Fish Phone N.W. Dale 0818 559 St. Anthony Ave. Phone Main 3873 CAMPBELL'S Pool and Billiards Soft Drinks, Candies, Cigars 617 N. 5th St. Minneapolis Res. Tel: Dale 7030 My Motto: "What I do, I do well." Paul F. Manteuffel, Plumbing Jobbing Promptly Attended to Estimates Furnished 436 N. Dale St. Near University Ave., Saint Paul, Minn. MAY BLACK MASON Mezzo Soprano Available for CONCERTS AND RECITALS OPERA ORATORIO French, German, Italian Residence and Studio 1045 Cross Ave. Phone 2668 St. Paul Elkhurst 3007 ENGELBERT GROCERY Fancy Groceries and Confection 678 Rondo St. St. Paul BATE'S CAFE MEALS—35c Homecooking and Home Dining Room 449 Rondo Street St. Paul PROTECT YOUR INCOME HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE W. T. Olds AGENT Federal Casualty Company 405-6 Guardian Life Bldg. Garfield 1610 Res. Elk 2583 WALL PAPER PRICES 50% LOWER! ALBION W. HOLDEN PAINTER, DECORATOR AND PAPERHANGER Telephone Elkhurst 4394 321 Farrington Ave. SAINT PAUL Palace Barber Shop 722-6th Ave. No. Service & Courtesy TAILORING, HAT CLEANING Shoe Shining Wm. Martin, Prop. MINNEAPOLIS Cedar 7995 "What we say it is, it is!" O. H. Arosin Company Jewelers and Opticians Adjusting of Fine Watches a Specialty Ryan Building, 414 Robert St. St. Paul, Minn. THE LEWIS SHOP 415 Cedar Street St. Paul, Minn. WOMEN'S GARMENTS ON CREDIT AS CHEAP AS FOR CASH This advertisement is worth $1.50 on $20 or more purchase. SAFETY SERVICE SATISFACTION Established 1915 FREDERICK D. McCRACKEN (Recently Government Expert in Housing) REAL ESTATE INSURANCE INVESTMENT 321 Metropolitan Bank Bldg., St. Paul, Minn. Phone Cedar 8190 FIVE YEARS EXPERIENCE IN ST. PAUL REAL ESTATE THREE YEARS GOVERNMENT EXPERT IN HOUSING Phone Cherry 8135 M. GODMAN, Prop. Godman's Grocery & Meat Co. 610 Lyndale Ave. No. FRESH MEATS AND FANCY GROCERIES For Coal or Wood—Large or Small Order—SEE US YALE C EXCLUSIVE CLEANERS & DYERS N. W. Cedar 1087 Office: 200 East WE NEVER SLEEP BARBEAU AUTO LIVERY CADILLAC CAR SERVICE SAFETY FIRST! Ex SAINT PAUL, MI THANN'S 40 East Thin Meals Served at All Hours At the MUSIC AND HIGH CLASS ENTER TABLES RESERVED I Phone Cedar 9088 ME IF YOU THINK you can't dress well at my store 313 RONDO ST. and you'll find you can. SUITS MADE TO PERFECT FIT GUAR Dry Cleaning, Pressing and Repair Dale 0600 HARRY LIGAN, Me 313 Rondo St. Merchant Tailer FOR EXPERIENCE Rug Clean SEE THIS KLEAN E. Z. JERRY PASSMOOR Phone Geneva 5297 9 No. 11th St. Equip Your Kitchen "WEAR E. Aluminum Cooking Guaranteed Hosiery and B. F. EDWARDS, C. 244 W. Central Ave. HANN'S CAFE 40 East Third St. At All Hours At the Most Reasonable Class Entertaining Hours. Tables Reserved for Parties. MEN You can't dress well at a very modest 313 RONDO STREET I can. SUITS MADE TO ORDER PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED Pressing and Repairing—Gentle Dale 0605 MERRY LIGAN, Merchant Tailor Merchant Tailor FOR EXPERT G Clean SEE THE N E. Z. RU JERRY PASSMOORE, Manager 7 Equip Your Kitchen With ‘WEAR EVER’ Aluminum Cooking Utensils Guaranteed Hosiery and Underwear F. EDWARDS, City Salesman. IF YOU THINK you can't dress well at a very modest figure come to my store 313 RONDO STREET and you'll find you can. SUITS MADE TO ORDER PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED Dry Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing—Gent's Furnishings Dale 0605 HARRY LIGAN, Merchant Tailor 313 Rondo St. Merchant Tailor St. Paul, Minn. FOR EXPERT Rug Cleaning SEE THE KLEAN E. Z. RUG CO. JERRY PASSMOORE, Manager Phone Geneva 5297 Reasonable Rates 9 No. 11th St. Minneapolis Equip Your Kitchen With "WEAR EVER" Aluminum Cooking Utensils Guaranteed Hosiery and Underwear B. F. EDWARDS, City Salesman 244 W. Central Ave. TELEPHONE: HYLAND 5320 Mrs. Lillian Milliner Latest Creations in Sprite Styles at Most Reason HATS BLOCKED AND 706 1/2 Sixth Ave. No. Lillian G. Bu Milliner Most Creations in Spring and Sum Styles at Most Reasonable Prices ITS BLOCKED AND REMODEL No. The WALLBLOM FURNITURE AND CARPET CO. Sixth and Jackson St. Saint Paul, Minnesota "THE HOUSE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY" Pathe Phonographs and Records EXCLUSIVE CLEANERS and DYERS Let Us Clean Your Clothes Clean DALE 8090 ```markdown ``` Experienced and Careful Drivers INNESOTA CAFE 11 St. Most Reasonable Prices. TAINING EVERY NIGHT FOR PARTIES Saint Paul N A very modest figure come to GREET O ORDER GRANTED Spring—Gent's Furnishings Merchant Tailor or St. Paul, Minn. RUT Cleaning OF RUG CO. E, Manager Reasonable Rates Minneapolis Ben With WER" Utensils and Underwear City Salesman Dale 6632 G. Burris ing and Summer Unable Prices REMODELED MINNEAPOLIS 'ROUND THE TWO TOWNS Mrs. Dr. Lillian Lewis is visiting in Chicago and reports that she is having a fine time. Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Bradshaw have moved into their own home at 568 W. Central avenue. Mrs. Margurite Mason, 947 St. Anthony avenue, left last Friday for Evanston, Illinois where she will be the guest of Mrs. John Griffin who has often visited in St. Paul. Mrs. Plummer and daughter Mildred are now residing at 369 Aurora avenue. Mr. William Hardy, 518 St. Anthony avenue, is still quite sick. The Bess-Mund Tea Rooms at 388 Kent street has been decorated and the name changed to Bess-Mund Chop House. Judging from the popularity of the queen contest, the moonlight boat excursion to be given by The Unity Club, Thursday evening, June 8th, will be a gala affair. Moore's Jazz Band will furnish the music. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Aston, 453 Mackubin street, are the proud possessors of a lovely new Case car. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bradley are the proud parents of a seven-pound boy, born May 27. Mr. James E. White, of the law firm of Denison, Walker and White, Chicago, spent Memorial Day in St. Paul. Mr. White, who was here on business, stopped with Mr. Jose H. Sherwood, 978 St. Anthony avenue. Mr. Charles Smith of Seattle was in the city last week and the guest of Mr. U. S. Grant, 723 Sherburne avenue. Mr. and Mrs. George W. James and Mr. and Mrs. C. Oliver spent Memorial Day with Dr. and Mrs. V. D. Turner at their summer home Mr. S. E. Hall made Memorial Day pleasant for a bunch of children with a party in the woods. The Sunshine Charity and Art Club met at the home of Mrs. A. H. Washington, 582 Rondo street. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Starks have moved into their own home at 994 Rondo street. A card party will be given by the Feezanese Court No. 7 at the residence of Mrs. B. Taylor, 655 W. Central avenue, Thursday evening, June 8 at 7:30 P. M. Admission 10 cents. Prizes will be given away. Everybody invited. —Adv. On Decoration Day, Mrs. Lawrence McCoy, 487 St. Anthony Ave., was the hostess at an elaborate breakfast given in honor of Misses Lucelia Elliot, Grace Wills and Mildred Kemp, three of the bride-elects for June. The table was very artistically arranged, a color scheme of green and white predomination. Covers were laid for nine. Mr. Evan H. Anderson, lawyer, 504 Court Block, who is a candidate for the legislature from the 38th district, is working hard in his district for the nomination at the primary election, June 19. Mr. Anderson has been pledged support from his many friends and a club is now being organized to help promote his campaign. Miss Edythella Adams, St. Anthony Ave., gave a very delightful and unique "Slumber Party" in honor of Misses Lucelia Elliot, Grace Wills and Mildred Kemp at her home last Saturday evening. The pleasant surprise and feature of the party was the fortune-telling of Mrs. David Hall, who disguised as a gypsy fortune teler, prophesized the most wonderful things of her listeners. Miss Adam's guests, seven young ladies in number, on their departure the following morning after a delicious breakfast, gave their hostess a vote thony Ave., last week. The transac as a most ideal entertainer. Mrs. Hannah H. McMakin purchased the property at 711 St. Anthony Ave., last week. The transaction was handled by the Twin City Realty Co. Young ladies and young men are wanted to join our sales force. Apply to the St. Paul Universal Co., 504 Court Block, Cedar 3173. —Adv. Mrs. Laura-May Schuck and family returned from Kansas City last Monday. Miss Lucella Elliot was the honor guest on Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock at a miscellaneous shower given by Mrs. Mark Gibbs and Miss Grace Wills at the latter's residence, 1004 Iglehart Ave. Mrs. Oscar Tudos, 558 Arundel St. who underwent an operation at the Miller Hospital last Monday, is improving. Miss Alice Melker, 455 St. Anthony Ave., entertained Tuesday evening at an elaborate seven course One hundred and sixty moving picture companies operate at Los Angeles. dinner in honor of Misses Lucelia Elliot, Grace Wills and Mildred Kemp. Covers were laid for eighteen. Following the dinner about seventy-five guests enjoyed Miss Melker's delightful hospital at a dancing party until wee hours of the morning. MINNEAPOLIS St. Paul and Minneapolis friends of Mrs. Glover Schull entertained her with a birthday surprise party last Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. James Fraction of Portland Avenue are leaving Monday for Chicago where they will spend a two weeks vacation. Miss Lillian Patterson, 600-8 Avenue North is very ill. The I. X. L. Players, a dramatic club of young people, elected officers at a meeting at the residence of Mr. Clarence Hughes, 2818 11 Avenue So., May 19. The new officers are: John A. Thornton, Pres.; Mrs. Francis Peebles, Vice-Pres.; Miss Dorothy Grant, Secretary; Miss Lady B. Walker, Treas.; Archie C. James, Business Manager; Louis Napoleon, Stage Manager. House Painting and Interior Decorating done. See A. C. James or call Cherry 5409. —Adv. The Thursday Whist Club met at the home of Mr. Walter Smith, a delightful time was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Minnie Plummer won the first prize. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Petticow and daughter Peggy, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hilyer and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McCoy motored to Pryors Lake and Atlas Park, Sunday morning. A most enjoyable day was spent by all. Mrs. Gertrude Moore is planning to take a trip soon, she will visit Canadian points and the Pacific coast. The Slow Down Club entertained with a picnic at Minnehaha Falls last week in honor of Mrs. Arnold B. Hill of Chicago. A most appetizing hot dinner was served. There were many out door sports enjoyed. Miss Hunter of Duluth, Minn., is the guest of Mrs. Beulah Mitchell. Mrs. Richard Mann, 2814 Clinton Ave. So., is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. McClendon, 526 Alrich Ave. N., have moved to Kansas City. Mrs. Mollie Cason, 725 6th Ave. N. spent Memorial Day in Sioux City, Ia. Mr. "Ozzie" Hawkuis, taxi driver, is out on the job again and ready to give his Twin City patrons real taxi service. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kane are now lighthousekeeping at 2905 5th Ave. So. Mrs. W. B. Williams, 625 Jewett Place, entertained friends at lunchon Wednesday afternoon. Covers were laid for six. Mr. James Renix, 55, 2426 5th Ave. So., died Sunday afternoon at the General Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from Bethesda Baptist Church. Mr. Renix is survived by a wife, two sisters and two brothers. The May Ball given by Ames Lodge No. 106, Tuesday evening at Elk's Hall was very well attended. Steven's orchestra furnished the music for the occasion. Have you painted your kitchen or bathroom this year. Call A. C. James, Cherry 5409. —Adv. Pride of Minn. No. 5, K. of P. will give a moonlight boat excursion on Monday evening, June 12. Mr. Herndon and wife of Atlanta, Ga., stopped in Minneapolis enroute to Rochester, Minn. They visited Mrs. Herndon's sister, Mrs. Alice Mason of Tenth Avenue. FOR RENT—Room in modern home suitable for two men or man and wife. 3471 Clinton Ave., Phone Locut 1845. —Adv. Mr. Martin Brown was the host to a dancing party last night at Wayzata complimentary to Miss Lucelia Elliot and Dr. Earl Weber. Arrangements were made for his guest to motor from Minneapolis. The dance given by the Railroad Men's Association last Monday night at the South Side Auditorium was a pleasant affair. Many elaborate arrangements have been made for the moonlight boat excursion to be given by the Twin City Amusement Club Monday evening. Moore's 10-piece orchestra will furnish the music. Miss Mary Evans, exangelfist, has completed her series of most impressive revival meetings at St. Peter's A. M. E. church. Electa Chapter No. 73. O. E. S. will hold their Esther Day services at St. Peter A. M. E. church, June 4 at 8:00 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J. J. Evans. The first picnic of the season will be given by the Twin City Amusement Club, Thursday June 15th at Parker's Lake. Moore's orchestra has been engaged to play. The Unity Club of St. Paul will give their first moonlight boat excursion Thursday evening, June 8th. The club has a strong following of young people in the Twin Cities and from present indications the affair will be well patronized. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilson, Camden Park, left this week for an extended trip to Milwaukee, Chicago and Indianapolis. MADAM E. LEWIS Specialist in hair and scalp treatments. Use the wonderful Creole products and see results. Mc Kissick System For appointments call or write Main 2916 315 14th Ave. So. South 3708 STEVEN'S ORCHESTRA J. F. Stevens, Mgr. A. F. M., Local 73 2314 10th Ave. So. Minneapolis, Minn. CASE CAR SERVICE SPECIAL RATES FOR TOURING PARTIES Also Reasonable Rate For WEDDINGS, PARTIES, ETC. Two Phones: Res. Phone Bus. Phone Dale 8412 Dale 8809 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. A COMPLETE LINE of 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. The Heart of Franklin City. Collins STYLE SHOP EIGHT NEAR CEDAR 34 EAST 6TH ST. Cleaning, Dyeing, Pressing LET MILLER BE YOUR VALET Phone Hyland 8596 Clothes Called For and Delivered 705 Sixth Ave. St. MINNEAPOLIS Brown Bus SERVICE TO AND FROM ALL BOAT EXCURSIONS. BUSSES Will leave at 7:30 P. M. from 705 6th Ave. N., Minneapolis via 6th Ave. N., to 7th St. to Hennepin to 4th St. etc., to St. Paul. J. W. MOORE, Trans. Mgr. Your Credit Is Good Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry ROYAL JEWELERS 408 Robert Street Ryan Hotel Bldg. Saint Paul, Minn. PAINTING, PAPERHANGING DECORATING Great Reduction in Prices. ARTHUR STONE 412 Rondo St. Dale 9769 Estimates Furnished Free Saint Paul Bottling Co. 520 Bradley Street ORANGE CRUSH LEMON CRUSH GINGER ALE ROOT BEER LET US HAVE YOUR EXCURSION TOWER 2704 THE COSMOPOLITAN GROCERY First Class Staple and Fancy Groceries, Vegetables, Fruits Confectionery, Ice Cream, Cigars, Tobaccos, Cigarettes 558 St. Anthony SAINT PAUL NORTHWESTERN BULLETIN Own Your Home STOP PAYING RENT We can sell you a home in any part of the city on easy terms. Small payment down, balance like rent. 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. 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. Schuck & Schuck 665 University Ave. St. Paul, Minn. Office: Elkhurst 2809 Res.: Dale 2501 TWIN CITY REALTY CO. Real Estate—Loans INSURANCE 411 University Ave. St. Paul All Kinds of Shoe Repairing SHOES DYED Work Guaranteed T. NELSON 485 University Ave. St. Paul, Minn. These are the Stores where You Get what you Like and You like What You get. You are always welcome at CONGER BROS. DRUG STORES 501 Selby Ave., 349 University Cor. Mackubin Cor. Virginia Hyland 2182 Work Done by Appointment VIVIAN CRAWFORD YANCEY Stenographer and Typist 1122-6th Avenue No. Minneapolis, Minn. 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 379 Carroll Ave. St. Paul IF YOUR EYES REBEL SEE UBEEL 478 Wabasha St. St. Paul The 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. Saint Paul 520 Brad ORANGE CRUSH GINGER ALE LET US HAVE Y TOWER Tel. Dale 4417 THE COSMOPOL Elkhurst 4351 INTERIOR DECORATING CLAUDE D. JACKSON Painting and Paperhanging 218 Rondo St. St. Paul Main 2259 Mrs. M. M. L. Mitchell, Prop. Furnished Rooms "THE KEYSTONE" POCKET BILLIARD PARLOR 1313 Washington Ave. So. SOFT DRINKS AND CIGARS Ladies Invited Minneapolis 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) THE BESS MUND CHOP HOUSE 388 Kent St. Delicious Meals, Home Made Pastry. First Class Service in a Homelike Place. Mrs. Bessie Mundy, Proprietress Eat At BANNISTER'S CAFE "UTLEY'S" 311 Wabasha St. St. Paul Stein's Cash Grocery Our prices are rock bottom. We carry fresh fruit and vegeta- tables. We Deliver. Dale and Central. Tel. Dale 4209 Reliable Used Cord Tires We Guarantee Service Special Prices on Sizes 36x4½ and 37x5 ECONOMY TIRE SHOP 478 University Avenue NEW PALACE BILLIARD PARLOR AND BARBER SHOP John E. Ellis, Proprietor No. 9 West 3rd St. Near Wabasha Street Cedar 7196 St. Paul PLASTERING AND CEMENT FINISHING All Work Guaranteed J. YOUNG 429 University Avenue ELKHURST 5105 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— Ma in 2999 Res: Hy land 3281 From 8 p. m. to 2 a. m. OZZIE TAXI Day and Night Service Car for all occasions, fishing Parties a Specialty Minneapolis Bottling Co. Hiley Street LEMON CRUSH ROOT BEER OUR EXCURSION R 2704 WE DELIVER Some say the only place you can get home cooking is at home but the ACME Club Cafe is another place. Homecooking is our specialty. Have you tried any of our meals? If not, let us serve you once and you'll be convinced. We are located at $ 3 1 7 \frac{1}{2} $ Wabasha St., upstairs. Prompt Service. "The Proof is in the Pudding." Special Twin City Moonlight Monday Mr. Moore has secured Milpolis people to St. Ave. No., and Lyndale 7:30 THE TWIN expects to make this SE Nothing has been the pleasure of its ma Moore's will furnish music EVENT THIRD Moonlight PRIDEN KNIGHT STEAMER RE Monday WE PROMISE GOOD MUSIC W. C. Jeffery, Chr., F. McCoy, James Honorable R PRESIDENT GEN FRID SATUR The Hon. Marcus Gay ST. JAMES Cornell Under the Auspices J. L. Coleman, Pres. Hyland 3956 Cosmopolitan Special Transportation For Bwin City Social Club's Moonlight Boat Excursions Sunday Evening, June We has secured the Brown Busses to carry people to St. Paul for all boats. Busses lea and Lyndale at Monday Evening, June 5 Mr. Moore has secured the Brown Busses to carry Minneapolis people to St. Paul for all boats. Busses leave 6th Ave. No., and Lyndale at 7:30 SHARP THE TWIN CITY SOCIAL CLUB to make this one of the BIGGEST BOAT SIONS of the season. thing has been spared in the way of amusement future of its many friends. Moore's 10-Piece Jazz Bar burnish music, so come along and bring the EVERYBODY INVITED DON'T FORGET THE THIRD ANNUAL JUNE Moonlight Boat Excursion Given by the PRIDE OF MINNESOTA, NO. 5 KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS on STEAMER RED WING AND BARGE MANITOU Sunday Evening, June WE PROMISE YOU A DELIGHTFUL TIME MUSIC TICKET COMMITTEE Eery, Chr., F. G. Thomas, C. A. Hughes, Tela Bu McCoy, James Combs, F. J. Murphy, J. T. Monroe Hear Durable Marcus Garvey RESIDENT GENERAL U. N. I. A. OF THE WORLD COMING FRIDAY, JUNE 16 SATURDAY, JUNE 17 mn. Marcus Garvey will speak on the Garvey Mo BOTH EVENINGS AT ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Corner Jay and Fuller Streets or the Auspices of St. Paul Division U. N. I. A. No. man, Pres. Admission 556 SAM ALLEN THE Popolitan Room AND THE ORIGINAL BAR THE TWIN CITY SOCIAL CLUB expects to make this one of the BIGGEST BOAT EXCURSIONS of the season. Nothing has been spared in the way of amusements for the pleasure of its many friends. Moore's 10-Piece Jazz Band will furnish music, so come along and bring the family. EVERYBODY INVITED GIVEN BY the PRIDE OF MINNESOTA, NO. 5 KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS on STEAMER RED WING AND BARGE MANITOU Monday Evening, June 12 GOOD MUSIC TICKETS 75c COMMITTEE W. C. Jeffery, Chr., F. G. Thomas, C. A. Hughes, Tela Burt, W. W. McCoy, James Combs, F. J. Murphy, J. T. Monroe. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Corner Jay and Fuller Streets Under the Auspices of St. Paul Division U. N. I. A. No. 310 J. L. Coleman, Pres. Admission 50 Cents 712 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH "The North Side's Wide-Awake Cafe" OPEN ALL NIGHT BEST OF WHOLESOME FOOD AND SERVICE is USE A. Manufactured by OAKES-SYDES-FORD CO. versity Ave. OAK 916 University Ave. W. H. REAMS, Mgr. Transportation For My Social Club's Boat Excursion evening, June 5 the Brown Busses to carry Minne- al for all boats. Busses leave 6th CITY SOCIAL CLUB One of the BIGGEST BOAT EXCURSION of the season. Spared in the way of amusements for friends. D-Piece Jazz Band To come along and bring the family. BODY INVITED NOT FORGET THE ANNUAL JUNE Boat Excursion Given by the OF MINNESOTA, NO. 5 S OF PYTHIAS ON WING AND BARGE MANITOU Evening, June 12 YOU A DELIGHTFUL TIME TICKETS 75c COMMITTEE Thomas, C. A. Hughes, Tela Burt, W. W. Labs, F. J. Murphy, J. T. Monroe. Hear Garcus Garvey CAL U. N. I. A. OF THE WORLD COMING DAY, JUNE 16 DAY, JUNE 17 You will speak on the Garvey Movement TH EVENINGS AT ES A. M. E. CHURCH Day and Fuller Streets St. Paul Division U. N. I. A. No. 310 Admission 50 Cents SAM ALLEN, Prop. THE Room AND THE ORIGINAL BARBECUE Minnesota USE "SUPERIOR BRAND" Toilet Preparations Manufactured by SYDES-FORD CO. Dale 5104 USE Dale 5104 HERE'S WHAT IT COSTS TO KEEP ON PAYING OUT RENT Workers To Hold Summer School Courses in Leadership and Community Service to be Held In Chicago July 10-21. (Associated Negro Press) Chicago, Ill., May 25—Community Service, Inc., is to hold a Training School for Colored Workers who are rendering service locally in connection with community programs and community centers for colored people. This training school will be held in Chicago, July 10th through July 21st. Their past experience leads them to believe that these schools are valuable not only to individuals who attend, but to indirectly help in the development of the work in the various communities where such workers are employed. The course includes not only training for leadership in social recreation, play and games, community music, dramatics and pageantry, but also instruction in organization, administration and financing of community recreational programs, play grounds and community centers. There is a great opportunity for congenial employment to those who receive the training. While no positive assurance to those who take the course that immediate employment will be offered, or can be given, such persons would largely merit recommendation to the increasing number of positions which are to be filled through community service personnel bureaus whose recommendations are usually accepted in a great number of cities. In fact, the demand for trained worker thus far exceeds those who have taken the training and have acceptable recommendations as to qualifications. The compensation in the recreational field for community workers compares favorable to other social or educational service salaries. Somebody Wuz Sayin' that— Its a pity that Henry Fox has to travel to and around Minneapolis in a Cadillac "8" all alone. With Henry Strothers back in the town, the flappers have a new cookie-pusher to entertain. Sonny Starks must be selling a million doughnuts a week. He bought a Cole "8" last week. The pace at which the poor June brides are traveling at the present is liable to necessitate a little bit more business at French Lick Springs, the Palm Beach or somewhere, for a rest cure. "Spike-the-crook" shot the captain and killed him Wednesday night. (Ever what it means.) When Lonzo Few and his friends go for another joy-ride it would be advisable to get a car that you don't have to push down a hill to start it. When the Elk's boat failed to sail last Monday night, Mamie Smith was not the only one singing "the blues" for nearly everybody in the two towns had planned on being there. The Modern Priscilla Art Club gave a Silver Tea at the home of Mrs. Anna Black, 423 Rondo St., Thursday evening. It was a very enjoyable affair. Mr. John Webb, proprietor of the Cosmopolitan Grocery Co., Kent St. and St. Anthony avenues, has purchased a delivery truck and is now prepared to give his patrons first class delivery service. HERE'S WHAT IT COSTS TO KE How much does it cost to pay rent? The following figures compiled by William Armstrong for the Magazine of Wall Street show the amounts years with interest at 6 per cent compaid out for periods of 10 to 30 pounded semi-annually. Rent at $25 a month— 10 years ..... $ 3,940.20 15 years ..... 6,982.73 20 years ..... 11,035.65 25 years ..... 16,459.28 30 years ..... 23,171.40 Rent at $30 a month— 10 years ..... $ 4,745.04 15 years ..... 8,378.27 20 years ..... 13,242.78 25 years ..... 19,751.14 30 years ..... 28,460.88 New Jersey Forbids Dempsey-WillsBout Commission Rules that Bout with Wills or Willard would be Purely Commercial. (Associated Negro Press.) New York, N. Y., June 1—Because the matches would be purely commercial propositions, with no sporting element, the New Jersey boxing commission has ruled Jack Dempsey will not be permitted to fight either Jess Willard or Harry Wills in the Rickard bowl at Jersey City, Louis J. Messano, chairman, announced the decision. "Willard is at least 40 years old" Messano said, "and it is absurd to believe he is physically able to proffice a match for Dempsey. There does not seem to be any genuine public sentiment for a match between Dempsey and Wills. Canada can nave that kind of a championship match if she wants it." The commission thus upset fairly mature plans of Tex Rickard, Willard and Jack Kearns. Under cover, the promotion of the Willard match had arrived almost at the point where Rickard was ready to spring formal announcement of the bout. VOTING IN UNITY CLUB'S QUEEN CONTEST CLOSE The contest for queen of the Unity Club's boat excursion to be given on Thursday evening, June 8th, is a hot one, the contestants running neck and neck, according to check of the number of votes each candidate has received up until last night. To the young lady receiving the greatest number of votes up until 9 o'clock, the evening of the excursion, the club will crown queen of the occasion, also award her a gold wrist watch; to the one receiving the next highest number, a five dollar gold piece will be given while a prize of a 2 lb. box of chocolates will be given as third prize. A picture of the queen will also be published in The Bulletin. Those who are in running for the honors for Saint Paul are: Misses Gladys Smith, Lillian Brown, Luelle Johnson, Verne Turner, Mrs. Delphine Manning and Mrs. Sadie Mundell. Miss Kate Harris, Miss Thelma Godman and Mrs. Mary Vader, Minneapolis contestants, are giving their Saint Paul sisters a real run for first honors. There is much interest in what the outcome of the contest will be. Buy your ticket from one of the candidates for queen. —Adv. BAND TO FURNISH CONCERT AT EXCURSION The following are the musical numbers which make up the concert to be given by Moore's Jazz Orchestra on the levee at the foot of Jackson street from 8t) 9 P M. at the boat excursion given by the Twin City Amusement Club, Monday evening, June 5th. "Sweet Lips" ..... Selection "Swinging Into Line" ..... March "That's How I Believe In You" ..... Saxophone and Cornet · Duet by Brown and Minor. "Irene" ..... Selection "I Wonder Where He's Gone and When He's Coming Back" ..... Solo by William Turner. "Nobody Lied" ..... Selection "The I Ain't Got Blues" ..... Saxophone Solo. The Dixie Harmony Four formerly of the Pantages Circuit, will also entertain. The local branch of the U. N. I. A. is making elaborate preparations to entertain Hon. Marcus Garvey who will be in the city June 16-17. 0 KEEP ON PAYING OUT RENT Rent at $50 a month— 10 years ..... $ 7,880.40 15 years ..... 13,965.46 20 years ..... 22,071.30 25 years ..... 32,918.56 30 years ..... 46,342.80 Rent at $75 a month— 10 years ..... $11,820.60 COMMITTEE FINDS DYER BILL UNCONSTITUTIONAL (Continued from page 1.) which he as a lawyer drafted is declared to be faulty. He wired the A. N. P. as follows: Washington, D. C., "The judiciary committee of Senate after several meetings regarding it postponed further consideration for two weeks in order to have conferences between members of the judiciary committee or the Senate and of th House, relative to meeting objections and suggestions as to changes desired by judiciary committee of Senate. I believe that the two committees will get together upon the matter and I think a law will be enacted before the end of this congress." Favor McCormick Bill. This leaves the enetire situation in statu quo. Colored people throughout the country have been vitally interested in this Bill and had thought that the recent wave of lynchings in Georgia and Texas would mould sentiment in its favor. It is said Senators favor the McCormick bill to provide a lynching commission, which would spend two or three years studying "the lynching question." DULUTH NEWS Charlie Black is still on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, 620-2nd Ave. E., have as their guest, Mr. Smith's sister, Mrs. J. H. Dorsey of Minneapolis. Mrs. J. W. Rice of Calumet, Mich., was the guest of Mrs. Fred Hyatt for a few days. Moving, Expressing, Hauling, Lake Trips a Specialty Two Phones Elkhurst 4548 Elk 0137 CHAS. H. JACKSON, Prop. 989 Iglehardt Avenue EDDINGS & WEBSTER Real Estate and Rentals 700 Sixth Ave. N. Minneapolis, Minn. Phone Cherry 7969 Business Chances For Sale ARTHUR INGVOLDS INGVOLDSTAD LUMBER CO. "SNAP PRICE LUMBER" 601 West University Avenue St. Paul, Minn. Special Offerings Feat SILVER At Exceptional Special Offerings Feature This Sale Today SILVERWARE At Exceptionally Low Prices Special Anniversary Set of 1847 Rogers in the new Ambassador pattern-26 pieces for only $22.85 26-piece set of Rogers silver with bollow handles, regular $20 value, at this sale $27.50 Lufberg set of Rogers Silverware, a beautiful patTERN 28-piece, reduced to $18 $16 set of Rogers Silverware, $10 26-pieces. SPECIAL—A 38-piece set of Sterling (German), selling regularly for $7.75, today for. $35 Sheffield water pitchers, regular $15 values. $10 $20 Sheffield water itchers. $15 $8 Sheffield bread trays. $4 $10 Sheffield bread trays. $7 $7 Sheffield sandwich trays. $4.50 $10 Sheffield sandwich trays. $7 $14 Sheffler $5 Sheffler $7 Sheffler $2.75 Sheffler $42 3-piece $60 4-piece $12 2-piece can be wonderful Two Watch Sp $16 Sheffield fruit baskets.....$10 $5 Sheffield relish baskets.....$3.50 $7 Sheffield relish baskets.....$4.50 $25 Sheffield bread and butter plates.....$17.50 $42 3-piece Sheffield coffee set.....$30 $60 4-piece Sheffield coffee set.....$40 $12 2-piece Sheffield vegetable dishes (dishes can be used separately or together) a wonderful wedding gift.....$6.50 Two Watch Specials Today $25 15-jewel ribbon watch in 25- year white gold filled case ..... $15 $35 15-jewel ribbon watch in solid white gold case ..... $22 at ..... Hurley Jew (Succeeding Jesse 391Roben Hurley Jewelry Co., (Succeeding Jesse Foot Jewelry Co.) 391Robert Street Kittenball has become an annual rivalry game between the St. Paul and Minneapolis girls. The Mill City team has carried the championship home for the last two years and are going strong with intentions of taking it this year. Several of their old players will be missing in the lineup this season but they have some promising raw material with which they hope to balance off the team. The MillCitians feel certain of victory this year since they still have "Miss Babe Ruth" in the lineup along with the Helen Williams and Elsie Cornick battery. UPTOWNS VS. STILLWATER The Uptowns will meet the strong South Stillwater nine, Sunday June 4 at Stillwater. The game promises to show some pep with the rejuvenated Uptown team. WATCH THE DATE JULY 5TH FROM 10 A. M. to 10 P. M. Prepared and issued by James R. for E. H. Anderson, 266 St. Anth. will be paid. VOTING EVAN H. A. CANDIDATE REPRESENT 38th Legislative D Born and raised in the district—E. Dealer. "Of the people, for the p WHO IS BOSS OF WHY PAY high rent there property when with a small sum chase of your own home? Each to sing, "I'm Nearer My Own H still yours, only in a different fo are always ready to advise and you in the selection of a home. TWIN CITY RE Office Phone Elkhurst 2809 411 University Ave. OSTAD LUMBER CO. Prepared and issued by James R. Anderson, 272 St. Anthony Ave., for E. H. Anderson, 266 St. Anthony Ave., for which $1.00 per inch will be paid. Born and raised in the district—Practicing Attorney and Real Estate Dealer. "Of the people, for the people and by the people." WHO IS BOSS OF YOUR DOLLARS? WHY PAY high rent thereby paying for the "other fellow's" property when with a small sum of money you can begin the purchase of your own home? Each monthly payment should cause you to sing, "I'm Nearer My Own Home Today." Money thus spent is still yours, only in a different form. Boss your own dollars. We are always ready to advise and take a personal interest in aiding you in the selection of a home. TWIN CITY REALTY COMPANY Office Phone Home Phone Elkhurst 2809 Dale 2501 411 University Ave. Saint Paul, Minn. Nature This Sale Today RWARE lly Low Prices $12 and $11 Sheffield sandwich trays ..... $9 $15 Sheffield meat platters ..... $10 $20 Sheffield meat platters ..... $15 $18 Sheffield cheese and cracker dishes ..... $13 $13 Sheffield fruit baskets ..... $9 field fruit baskets.....$10 field relish baskets.....$3.50 field relish baskets.....$4.50 field bread and butter plates.....$1.75 cee Sheffield coffee set.....$30 cee Sheffield coffee set.....$40 cee Sheffield vegetable dishes (dishes used separately or together) a ful wedding gift.....$6.50 Specials Today welry Co., Foot Jewelry Co.) ert Street --- LET'S GO! TO THE UNITY CLUB'S Moonlight Boat Excursion TO BE GIVEN THE MISSISSIPPI Moore's BIGGEST and BEST Jazz Band Moore's BIGGEST and BEST Jazz Band ...Will Furnish the JAZZ MELODIES "Down the Mississippi" BAND CONCERT AND ENTERTAINMENT ON LEVEE FROM 8 TO 9 P.M. There will be fun galore and a good time for EVERYBODY DON'T MISS THIS DATE Ernest Starks, Lillian Brown, David Bridgeforth, Susie Wilson, Emery Jones, George Brown, Louis White, Walter Chesnutt, Harry Davis, Hubert Strong, Floor Manager. Unity Club Means "Always a Good Time." You Are Invited one newspaper can give you twice the circulation of any other paper in the same field, space in that newspaper is maximum value—the value The Bulletin gives you in St. Paul and Minneapolis. St. Paul Office: 408 Court Blk. THE NORTHWESTERN BULLETIN Minneapolis Office: 606 Lyndale Ave. N., after June 1, 1922 Main 7881 RIDE IN COMFORT Minneapolis Minnesota The Following New Black Swan Records The only Records using Negro Voices and Negro Musicians SOUTH AMERICAN DANCE RECORDS Alma Mia .....by Belasco's South American Orchestra Sweet Charlie .....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 Muscle Shoals Blues .....by Handy's Memphis Blues Band BLUES by Trixie Smith Long Lost Weary Blues ..... by Trixie Smith He May Be Your Man But He Comes to See Me Sometimes 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.