The Appeal

W. M. TROTTER IS WILDLY RECEIVED Plucky Editor of Boston Guardian Eloquently Addresses Two Monster Meetings in Twin Cities TELLS CORRECT STORY OF GARBLED WHITE HOUSE INCIDENT Greeted with much Enthusiasm. People never before so aroused by recital of wrongs of race. Determined to make all possible sacrifices and raise Funds to fight for all rights THE APPEAL KEEPS IN FRONT RECAUSE: 1-It aim to publish all the news possible. 2-It does so impartially, wasting no words. 3-It corresponds are able and energetic. W. M. Plucky TELLS C Greeted wi V. M. TR ucky Editor Two LLS CORREC eted with much of wrongs MR. TROTTER IN TWIN CITIES. William Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian, orator, agitator, leader segregation lighter and true American was the guest of the Twin Cities during the past week. On Monday afternoon of last week the editor of THE APPEAL received a communication from Mrs. Wm. Monroe Trotter, stating that Mr. Trotter was in the West and would like to visit St. Paul in the interest of the Guardian and the National Independent Equal Rights League if certain conditions could be met. Mr. Adams at once called on several of the men of the city and they agreed that it would be a good thing to have Mr. Trotter come. A proposition was wired to Mr. Trotter at Chicago which was accepted. Mr. Adams then got busy and formed a committee as follows: J. Q. Adams, Rev. H. P. Jones, W. T. Francis, Rev. P. H. McDouglas, O. C. Halifax, Rev. T. H. Lyles, B. N. Murrell, Dr. Val D'Lo Turner, Rev. J. S. Strong, Rev. A. H. Leatland, Chas. S. Smith, W. R. Morris, Dr. R. S. Brown, B. S. Smith, Dr. O. D. Howard, J. Louis Ervin, J. H. Sherwood SAYS PRESIDENT LOST HIS TEMPER Leading Daily Newspaper of Lexi Administration, Sternly Re Losing His Temper When Deleg Early Newspaper of Lexington, Kentucky, Superintendent, Sternly Rebukes President Willissing His Temper When He Received the Troop Delegation. Leading Daily Newspaper of Lexington, Kentucky, Supporter of the Administration, Sternly Rebukes President Wilson for Losing His Temper When He Received the Trotter (From the Lexington Herald, Lexington, Ky.) We regret the President has again permitted himself to tion to those who went to him as Chief Executive of the Natic to answer questions put to him about the treatment of public. When the women who are striving to secure equal suffra him he took refuge behind the prerogative that every private public official has the right to exercise, a display of temper, tion that he must refuse to be catechized. For the second time he has permitted himself to lose his confidence by a delegated citizens asking him to take a ter tion to him numbering to him of Negroes, repre Negro organizations, appealed to him to forbid the segregation the departments at Washington. The spokesman of the deleg him of campaign pledges made and stated that they did not ask charity, but as American citizens to demand equal t not the President has again permitted himself to who went to him as Chief Executive of the Natic questions put to him about the treatment of public women who are striving to secure equal suffrage refuge behind the prerogative that every private has the right to exercise, a display of temper, must refuse to be catechized. second time he has permitted himself to lose his a delegation of citizens asking him to take active submission to him. A number of Negroes, repressions, appealed to him to forbid the segregation at Washington. The spokesman of the delegation pledges made and stated that they did not but as American citizens to demand equal treat We regret the President has again permitted himself to display irritation to those who went to him as Chief Executive of the Nation, and refused to answer questions put to him about the treatment of public employees. When the women who are striving to secure equal suffrage approached him he took refuge behind the prerogative that every private citizen but no public official has the right to exercise, a display of temper, and a declaration that he must refuse to be catechized. For the second time he has permitted himself to lose his temper when confronted by a delegation of citizens asking him to take action about a matter that is embarrassing to him. A number of Negroes, representing various Negro organizations, appealed to him to forbid the segregation of Negroes in the departments at Washington. The spokesman of the delegation reminded him of campaign pledges made and stated that they did not come to him to ask charity, but as American citizens to demand equal treatment to that accorded other American citizens. The President of the United States is presumed to be the servant of all the people; he is not the master, but the servant. Under a monarchy it is proper that the subjects should appear to believe "the king can do no wrong" and, therefore, retain from criticism or from questioning. In a Republic there is no justification for any such belief. The President is, as is every public official, the servant of those who elect him, paid by them to administer the affairs of government. Every human being, whether a servant or a master, is entitled to courteous consideration and should be safe from personally offensive criticism. So the President and every other public servant should be subject only to that criticism which is just and proper, uttered in a courteous manner. But he, as every other servant, is the subject of proper criticism and has not the right to refuse to answer proper questions upon the ground of offended dignity. It is peculiarly unfortunate that he should give the exhibitions of offended dignity upon occasions when women, who have not a vote, and Negroes, who are the weaker race, are those who appeal to him. If he believes that the policy of segregation should be adopted by the United States Government he should have no hesitation so the staterun framely and give his reasons the different ones for the different people of the United States are composed, should each be segregated, he has a right so to believe and so state. Has he a right as President, to act in accord with that belief? Does the President of the United States believe that as a mater of governmental policy, citizens of African extraction should be treated differently from citizens of Anglo-Saxon, Teutonic, Slav or Latin extraction? Is the President of the United States, the Chief Executive officer of the greatest republic in the world, that has opened its doors as a refuge for the oppressed of all nations, willing to stand before the peoples of the earth as giving the sanction of his great personality and high office to the perpetuation of race prejudice? Is it to be the policy of the government of the people, by the people, for the people, that any race is to be set aside as distinguished from another race? Is the President willing to have himself quoted as authority and cited as an example by those of lower order and more brutal instincts, who, in states where there are a large number of persons of different races favor putting one class above the law and another of different color beyond the protection of the law? At what point will the government stop the segregation of different races? As we conceive the purpose of this government it is to treat every individual as equal before the eyes of the law—black or white, red or yellow, Jew or Gentile, Protestant or catholic—whatever the breed, whatever the creed matters not, at least should matter not to the public official charged with the duty of serving all the people. The humblest American citizen of full Negro blood is in the eyes of the law the full equal of the most powerful citizen of the purest Anglo-Saxon descent. The public servant elected by the people, paid by the people, owes to the same creed the same name and the same treatment. Race should determine the treatment accorded to a citizen by a servant. We are distressed that the President has allied himself with those who believe in the perpetuation of race prejudice and justify race passion. As a private citizen, every man has the right to determine his own course; as a public official, the higher the office the greater the obligation to act with justice and treat with patience those who must look to the public officer for the protection of the law. It is but a step in descent from the position taken by those public officials in Washington who segregate one race to the public official in a Southern state who advocates lynch law. The example of the higher official will be cited by the lower official as justification for his course. The mob of the South that lynches in the night is but a step further than the official order that segregates because of color in the day. Ralph Watson, R. M. Johnson, W. F. T. Chandler, F. D. Parker, J. H. Goins, Walker Williams, W. J. Utley. He also proceeded to solicit subscriptions to provide for the expense. St. James A. M. E. Church was secured for Friday night and everybody got busy. Notices were put in the dailies, hand bills were printed; the editor of the Twin City Star was enlisted and he got busy in Minneapolis, the result was that when Mr. Trotter reached the church Friday evening he was greeted by the largest crowd that was ever brought together on such short notice before. The house was packed to overflowing. Rev. A. H. Leatland delivered the invocation. Mr. Adams called on Mr. W. T. Francis to introduce Mr. Trotter which he did. Mr. Trotter then proceeded to tell the things that led up to the call made upon President Wilson by the delegation, representing the National Indemnity Rights League of 12 of last year. In the course of his speech, Mr. Trotter gave Editor Adams of THE APPEAL the credit for having started the matter by suggesting a second visit to the ington, Kentucky, Supporter of the bokes President Wilson for He Received the Trotter nation. (Herald, Lexington, Ky.) on permitted himself to display irrita- Executive of the Nation, and refused the treatment of public employees. ing to secure equal suffrage approach that every private citizen but no one, a display of temper, and a declara- THE APPEAL. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. THE APPEAL STEADILY GAINS BECAUSE: 4-It is the organ of ALL Afro-Americans. 5-It is not controlled by any ring or olique. 6-It asks no support but the people's. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.. SATURDAY. JANUARY 16, 1915. $2.40 PER YEAR. President and making a contribution to aid the cause. The speaker told just what was said and done at the famous White House conference and it proved that the newspaper reports of the incident were badly garbled. It, however, had the effect of bringing out much favorable comment from the daily press, showing they were not in accord with the action of President Wilson in permitting race segregation. Mr. Trotter spoke for nearly two hours, going over almost word for word what was said by members of the delegation, the President and himself. He emphatically denied having said or done anything which the President could justly construe as insulting in any way. His remarks were punctured with much aplause by the large audience that was fully enrappot with the speaker. Mr. Trotter had finished Mr. Robert Sterling Strong played a solo on the organ; he was followed by Mme. Addie Crawford-Minor, who sang a solo. A collection was then called for and the sum of $26.06 was laid upon the SEGREGATION PROTEST. Statement to the American People by Equal Rights League at Read by T. Tho We, citizens of the District of Colum in mass meeting today, under the auspice Rights League, to enter our emphatic deny in American law and public opin as American citizens, in most of the rest the Afro-American people to "stand fast contention for equal rights in the makin the land, State and Federal, and secondl and especially to the sons and daughter soldiers "who gave their lives freely, dantly, " to give us their sympathy and are making for absolute justice, equally for the laws, State and Feders which would make difference because of citizens and Christians and Christians, because the Nation has so decreed it. the American People by Mass Meeting Under I Equal Rights League at District of Columbia. Read by T. Thomas Fortune. sons of the District of Columbia and of the United States today, under the auspices of the National Independence, to enter our emphatic protest against the proprican law and public opinion to draw the color line citizens, in most of the relations of life, and to applicate to "stand fast and acquit them as men, equal rights in the making and in enforcement of the Federal, and secondly, we appeal to the Ame- to the sons and daughters of the old Abolitionists, gave their lives for that we might have life, we our sympathy and active support in the oar absolute justice, equally with others, in the man the laws, State and Federal, that we all being the House- nation has so decreed it. Statement to the American People by Maas Meeting Under Independent Equal Rights League at District of Columbia. Read by T. Thomas Fortune We, citizens of the District of Columbia and of the United States, meet in mass meeting today, under the auspices of the National Independent Equal Rights League, to enter our emphatic protest against the pronounced tendency in American law and public opinion to draw the color line against us as American citizens, in most of the relations of life, and to appeal, first, to the Afro-American people to "stand fast and acquit them as men," in fearless contention for equal rights in the making and in enforcement of the laws of the land, State and Federal, and secondly, we appeal to the American people, and especially to the sons and daughters of the old Abolitionists and the soldiers "who gave their lives freely that we might have life more abundantly," to give us their sympathy and active support in the contention we are making for absolute justice, equally with others, in the making and enforcement of the laws, State and Federal, and against vicious public opinion which would make difference because of race and color between citizens and citizens and Christians and Christians, we all being the Household of Faith because the Nation has so decreed it. Federal Policy toDraw Color Line. We make this appeal at this time by from the highest authority in the National Government to draw the color line, to country denominate and denounce as a far inferior" that they may not associate service, nor hold employments that pli sort of citizens, but that they must be the Government departments and in the of their working and eating, and other Government, such employment having, competitive civil service examinations, color was the test of preferment. Refuse to Accept Segregation as Not Don't Fe The contention set up by those high we justly complain of and protest aga works no forfeiture of citizen rights, be degrading and humiliating in its do we not accept, and which we do not will accept, as just to the government nowhere justified by the Federal Const Faith, nor by the history of the perse thousand years; and, with it, a is ref tell us bluntly that we are incapable grading and humiliating, our nervous rather than blunted by the policy of see the present administration of the G The questions involved are not only essentially political, and we believe that as we do. Segregation Policy Will Ex We believe this Nation is passing crisis and that the issues of life and d the people of the Nation shall be called judgment for or against the responsible unrightful policy of discriminating on account of race and color; a policy it adopted, extended indefinitely to the compose the national population. this appeal at this time because it has been ascended as the best authority in the Nation that it is the policy of our draw the color line, to make what the newspaper estimate and denounce as "Jim Crow Government," to insist that it must be a Chief Threat dechange that they may not associate together in the same hold employments that place them in authority in us, but that they must be segregated in the work department departments and in the Railway Mail Service, eating and eating, and other relations, as employees such employment having, for the most part, been civil service examinations where actual merit and test of preferment. Accept Segregation as Not Humiliating—Reflection Don't Feel It. ention set up by those highest in authority that the plain of and protest against is not political in the welfare of citizen rights, and is not supposed not and humiliating in its operations, is an interpreter, and which we do not believe fair-minded Americans as just to the government or fair to us, as such asified by the Federal Constitution, nor by our community the history of the persecuted Jews in Europe; and, with it, a reflection upon our common that we are incapable of feeling such segregation humiliating, our nervous sensitivities having been burdened by the policy of segregation and negation of administration of the Government during the period involved are not only political in character, but political, and we believe the Nation will so construe Segregation Policy Will Extend to Other Race Groups. Save this Nation is passing through both a physical at the issues of life and death will be decided upon by the Nation shall be called upon in the usual way or against the responsible Government at Washington policy of discriminating against the citizenship of race and color; a policy of one discrimination extended indefinitely to the one hundred and one racial national population. We make this appeal at this time because it has been ascertained by us from the highest authority in the Nation that it is the policy of the Federal Government to draw the color line, to make what the newspapers of the country denominate and denounce as "Jim Crow Government," in which one sort of citizen it considered to be, as Chief Taney declared it in 1856, "so far inferior" that they may not associate together in the same governmental service, nor hold employments that place them in authority over another sort of citizen, but that they must be segregated in the work places, in the house, in the office, in the factual and the matter of their working and eating, and other relations, as employees of a federal Government, such employment having, for the most part, been obtained in competitive civil service examinations where actual merit and not race and color was the test of preferment. Refuse to Accept Segregation as Not Humiliating—Reflection to Say We Don't Feel It. The contention set up by those highest in authority that the segregation we justify complain of and protest against is not political in character and works no forfeiture of citizen rights, and is not supposed nor intended to be degrading and humiliating in its operations, is an interpretation which we do not accept, and which we do not believe fair-minded American citizens do not accept, to the government or fair to us, as such segregation is nowhere justified by the mere existence of a government. Faith, nor by the history of the persecuted Jews in Europe the past two thousand years; and, withal, it is a reflection upon our common humanity to tell us bluntly that we are incapable of feeling such segregation to be degrading and humiliating, our nervous sensitivities having been sharpened rather than blunted by the policy of segregation and negation of us practiced by the present administration of the Government during the past two years. These questions involved are not only political in character, but vitally and essentially political, and we believe the Nation will so construe them, even as we do. Segregation Policy Will Extend to Other Race Groups. We believe this Nation is passing through both a physical and spiritual crisis and that the issues of life and death will be decided ultimately, when the people of the Nation shall be called upon in the usual way, to pronounce judgment for or against the responsible Government at Washington in its unrighteous policy of discriminating against the citizenship of the country on account of race and color; a policy of discrimination that can, and will be if adopted, extended indefinitely to the one hundred and one race groups that compose the national population. Appeal Against It to God and Our Fellow-Men. In conclusion we appeal from the Government to the God who made us justice and detest injustice, "the cank of Nations, In the firm belief that we husion we appeal from the announced policy and pity to the God who made us, and to our fellow jestest injustice, "the canker and the worm" that in the firm belief that we shall not appeal in vain. In conclusion we appeal from the announced policy and practices of our Government to the God who made us, and to our fellow citizens, who love justice and detest injustice, "the canker and the worm" that eat out the life of Nations, in the firm belief that we shall not appeal in vain. THE PRESIDENT AND SEGREGA TION. (From The Indianapolis News.) The government, which makes laws for all, collects taxes from all, and summons all alike to its defense in time of war, cannot rightfully make such distinctions. When men and women enter the public service they ought to be ready to conform to that principle. No one is compelled to WILLIAM MONROE TROTTER. Mass Meeting Under Independent District of Columbia.nas Fortune. Umbala and of the United States, meet us of the National Independent Equal Protest against the pronounced tenon to draw the color line against us tions of life, and to appeal, first, to and acquit them as men," in fearless ing and in enforcement of the laws of we, appeal to the American people, ars of the old Abolitionists and the we might have life more abun- active support in the costation we with others, in the making and one, and against vicious public opinion race and color between citizens and we all being the Household of Faith, because it has been ascertained by us that it is the policy of the Federal make what the newspapers of the Comm. Cow Government," in which one Chief Tame declared it in 1866, "to together in the same governmental race them in authority over another segregated in the work places, in Railway Mail Service, in the matter relations, as employees of a common for the most part, been obtained in where actual merit and not race and Humiliating—Reflection to Say We all. nest in authority that the segregation must is not political in character and is not supposed nor intended to operations, is an interpretation which believe fair-minded American citizens or fair to us, as such segregation is institution, nor by our common Christian excuted Jews in Europe the past two section upon our common humanity to feel such segregation to be desensitivities having been sharpened negation and negation of us practiced government during the past two years. political in character, but vitally and Nation will so construe them, even end to Other Race Groups. through both a physical and spiritual death will be decided ultimately, when upon in the usual way, to pronounce the Government at Washington in its against the citizenship of the country of discrimination that can, and will be one hundred and one race groups that announced policy and practices of our and to our fellow citizens, who love or and the worm" that eat out the life shall not appeal in vain. enter it, but having made his choice he should comply with the conditions of his employment. So the question is not wholly economic, as Mr. Wilson seemed to think it was—it is political as well, not in the narrow partisan, but in the broad sense. The people of the United States would oppose the adoption by their government of any thing resembling the Jim Crow policy Defective Page table, and later presented to Mr. Trotter by Mr. T. H. Lyles. Mr. Trotter again arose and told some more of the National Independent Equal Rights League and proposed the advisability of organizing a branch in St. Paul. He called for nominations for officers and J. Q. Adams was nominated for president and unanimously elected. Mrs. Val Do Turner was elected vice president; Mrs. S. L. Maxwell, secretary; Mr. T. H. Lyles, treasurer; Rev J. S. Strong, chaplain; Mr. W. T. Francis, chairman of executive board. A number of persons came forward and subscribed for the Guardian. Slips of paper were distributed through the audience and a number entered their names as charter members of the St. Paul Branch of the Equal Rights League. The meeting throughout was one of the most enthusiastic ever held in the city. It was announced that the people of Minnesota had arranged to hold a similar meeting at St. Peter A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. At the appointed hour on Sunday SEGREGATION DENOUNCED. Leading Daily Newspapers of the Country Rebuke the President for Condoning the Jim Crow Policy of the Southern Members of His Cabinet NO JIM-CROW GOVERNMENT. (From the New York World.) No President ever suffered more from the foolish indiscretions of members of his Cabinet than has Mr. Wilcox. He has further illustrated of it yesterday in his unfortunate interview with a delegation of colored men who called at the White House to protest against the segregation of races in Government departments. The President should have foreseen this unfortunate issue when Mr. McAdoo and Mr. Burleson were carrying the delegation of democratic government. Mr. Wilson told the committee that there had been no discrimination in the comforts and surroundings of the colored clerks, but explained that "he had been informed by officials that the segregation had been started to avoid friction between the races, and not with the object of injuring the colored men." The President failed to explain, nevertheless, why no such rule had been considered necessary until Mr. Burleson and Mr. McAdoo got into the Cabinet. For nearly half a century white clerks and colored clerks have worked side by side in the departments of Washington, under republican and under democratic presidents. The Wakeup Boops itself well informed of the racial affairs of the fire it ever heard of this alleged friction to which Mr. Wilson refers was when Mr. McAdoo began his Jim-Crow proceedings in the Treasury Department The president thinks that this is not a political question, but he is wrong. Anything that is unjust, discriminating, and un-American in government is certain to be a political question. Servants of the United States Government, regardless of race or color: For several years a colored man has been Collector of Internal Revenue in New York. He never found it necessary to segregate the white employees of his department to present "fiction", yet he would have had quite as much right to do so as Mr. McAdoo had to segregate the colored employees of the Treasury in Washington. While the Democrats of the country have been trying to solve certain great problems of government, a few Southern members of the Cabinet have been allowed to exploit their petty local prejudice at the expense of the party's reputation for exact justice. Whether the President thinks so or not, the segregation rule was promulgated as a deliberate discrimination against colored employees. Worse still, it is a small, mean, petty discrimination, and Mr. Wilson ought to have a seat upon this punishment. Jim-Cruel government the moment it was established. He ought to set his heel upon it now. It is a reproach to his administration and to the great political principles which he represents. afternoon Mr. Trotter arrived at the church and found it packed. Dr. R. S. Brown presided. The choir of the church furnished music. Rev. T. B. Stovall offered prayer. Lawyer B. S. Smith stated the object of the meeting. Editor C. S. Smith, of the Twin City Star, introduced Mr. Trotter who again in his earnest and convincing manner told the whole story of the White House incident amid much applause. A collection was called for and $50 was laid on the table, of which $45 was later presented to Mr. Trotter, the other $5 being donated for the use of the church. Mr. Trotter then called for the formation of a branch of the National Independent Equal Rights League. The election for officers resulted as follows: B. S. Smith, persident; Dr. R. S. Brown, vice president; C. A. Smith, secretary; Frank Peoples, treasurer; Rev. T. B. Stovall, chaplain; Wm. M. Smith, chairman of the executive committee. A large number gave their names as charter members of the League. THE PRESIDENT AND SEGREGATION. (From the New York Evening Post.) It is a sad blot upon the Wilson Administration that it has tolerated, nay, drawn the color one, without real cause, save, as Mr. Trotter truthfully put it, the racial antipathies of Messrs. Burleson, John Skelton Williams and McAdoo. For an Administration which talks about a New Freedom and boasts of having bestowed a new liberty upon business men, not only to be blind to the wrongs of full ten millions of American citizens, but to add to them is truly discouraging. Mr. Wilson can feel keenly for the governmental wrongs of the "sub-Mexico," of the people of the Mexico, of whom so many are Indians, and of a mixed parentage, but he has yet to say a really sympathetic word about the wrongs of the millions in the South who are without voice in their own government. The difficulty lies, of course, in putting yourself in the other fellow's place, in having some appreciation of what it means to be the victim of prejudice and injustice, to be wronged without the power to remedy the wrong. That Mr. Wilson is unable to visualize this is, we repeat, the more disappointing because there are so many injured persons with whom he does sympathize so understandingly. His unusual vision and imagination leave him, however, when it comes to him, to be embourished of women and to permit his own self-flict indignities upon American citizens in the immediate vicinity of the White House. If he could only be one of the submerged 10 per cent of our people in Washington for forty-eight hours he could never have palliated the wrong done, as he is reported to have yesterday, by saying that segregation was enforced for the comfort and best interests of both races, in order to overcome friction. He would know then that it makes neither for the comfort nor for the best interests of the races, but invariably leads to added friction and creates deep and unpleasant unimpaired among the segregated. This him has woken him and caused him heartache more than once in his Administration, and it will not cease to plague him until he lays down the law that sets up equality of treatment of all employees in the Government service. Again, Mr. Wilson is reported to have resented Mr. Trotter's statement that if this discrimination were not ended, the Afro-Americans who voted for him would vote the Republican ticket, and to have declared that this discrimination is the time-honored American way of showing disapproval of an elective official's conduct. When Mr. Wilson was a candidate for President in 1912, he declared: "Should I become President of the United States, they (the colored people) may count upon me for absolute fair dealing and for every action I could assist in ad vancing the interests of the United States. On the strength $2.40 PER YEAR REIVED dresses INCIDENT d by recital ices NOTES. NOTES. Sunday morning Mr. Trotter appeared at Pilgrim Baptist Church and made a short talk. Saturday afternoon Rev. and Mrs. E. H. McDonald entertained at dinner Mr. Trotter, Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Adams and Mrs. Allen. Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Smith, Minneapolis, entertained at dinner Mr. Trotter, Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Adams. Sunday evening Mr. Trotter appeared at Memorial Baptist Church and again in brief dinner told his story and received $6.60 for the cause. Saturday afternoon Mr. Trotter was given an auto ride about the city by Dr. Val Do Turner in his new car. During his stay in the city Mr. Trotter was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Adams; he left Sunday night at 11:30 for Chicago, delighted with the success of his trip and with the people of the Twin Cities. The expense of bringing Mr. Trotter to St. Paul and other expenses amount- Continued on Third Page of this many colored people and their white friends advocated Mr. Wilson's cause, who would rather have cut off their hands than have aided Mr. Wilson if they had known that he was intending to draw the color line in the rain. If he had not done there is a certain point in the relations of the races where friction must occur. To them that is neither absolute fair dealing nor advancing their cause, but putting it back, because it sets the stamp of governmental approval upon color prejudice. To exert pressure on politicians can be kept out of politics as Mr. Wilson is quoted as urging, is to expect the impossible. With Mr. Wilson's feelings as to the ultimate solution of the race problem, we are not today concerned. He may or may not have a constructive programme to suggest. The issue is simply whether a hateful East Indian caste shall be established in Washington or not. We had supposed, afterward, that the vicious policy had been checked; we understood that it was to be abandoned gradually. In numerous instances the Jim-Crowning had, we known, been stopped. The more discouraging is it to find the President apparently upholding what the World justly calls the "foolish indiscretions of members of his Cabinet." There was no genius to the situation in Washington, Colored and white employees had worked side by side for fifty years. Some of them had been appointed by Grover Cleveland—one of his appointees to high place being the father of Mr. Trotter, a veteran of the Fifty-fifth Massachusetts. But the Wilson Administration went out of its way to create the issue if now deplores, and cannot see its way forward, and is vetoing to the only defensible position of absolute equality in the Govern ment service. The way to deal with race prejudice in such matters is not to enhance it by yielding, but resolutely to confront it with a refusal to give in. It is surprising how often prejudice fades away in a given situation when it finds itself wholly blocked. It is even more surprising how frequently it is merely stated in the form of whatever to the present of colored people on the most familiar terms, provided their position is clearly stamped as menial; let them suddenly aspire to equal privileges, and those same people become at once too offensive to be permitted to breathe the same atmosphere. The situation in Washington would be restored in a twinkling to the old and absolutely satisfactory status if the highest authority were simply to lay down the law that there was going to be a separate department in the paritions without the slightest discrimination; that there can be only one class of public servants—all to be treated with courtesy, consideration and absolute justice. OUGHT TO GET THE MEDAL. The agitation against Segregation and the formal protest lodged by William Monroe Trotter was the greatest achievement of any colored man in the United States in the opinion of THE APPEAL. 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SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 1915 The visit of William Monroe Trotter, editor, orator and agitator, to the Twin Cities was a great event. He was received right royally and the simple modest manner in which he told the story of his visit to President Wilson to protest against an outrageous wrong, charmed his hearers, created enthusiasm and made a host of friends. The moral fibre of the people has been quickened and there is now as never before a determination to fight against the many wrongs and insults which are heaped upon the colored people. They have learned the lesson that it takes money to fight for justice and they mean to make sacrifices if necessary in order to provide the means for the fight. There are no frills and furbels about William Monroe Trotter. He is a plain, earnest, honest, upright man, who has decided to give up wealth, official pre-emerency and worldly honors to dedicate his life to a noble cause. THE APEALH has always admired him because he is an UNCOMPROMISING advocate of right and justice. While the majority of the so-called leaders have equivocated and compromised the people for gold or power, William Monroe Trotter has always stood as a stone wall against every form of injustice whether by the Nation, the state, the municipality or the church. INFAMOUS LEGISLATION The Democratic House of Representatives has passed an infamous act, prohibiting the intermarriage of white and colored persons in the District of Columbia. The bill is an insult to one-tenth of the population of the United States. THE SIN OF SILENCE To sin by silence protest makes cow The human race has test. Had no voice be injustice, ignorance quisition yet would guillotines decide of The few who dare speak again to right many.—Ella Wheeler To sin by silence when we should protest makes cowards out of men. The human race has climbed on protest. Had no voice been raised against injustice, ignorance and lust, the inquisition yet would serve the law, and guillotines decide our least disputes. The few who dare must speak and speak again to right the wrongs of many.—Ella Wheeler Wilcox. It strikes at the very foundation of Christianity for among Christians of every creed, marriage is regarded as a divine institution. There is no reason for such legislation. Caucasians usually marry Caucasians and Afro-Americans usually marry Afro-Americans. The number who marry interracially is wholly negligible. The real purpose of the Bill is to place a stigma upon the Afro-American people. The Clark Bill is really an open invitation to immorality and leaves the Afro-American woman without protection and an easy prey to vicious men of the white race. If there is to be any mixing of the races it ought to be done legitimately in Christian marriage and not in an immoral manner It is not the proper function of the Government to draw lines of invidious distinction between its various classes of citizens and place on the statute books a law which in effect brands one group of citizens as unfit, classing it with imbeciles, idolts, defectives, degenerates and criminals. And then there is another point of view. The mixing which has already taken place has not resulted in degenerate specimens of manhood. The first blood spilled in the Revolutionary War was that of a mixed-blood—Crispia Attucks. Frederick Douglass, one of America's great orators, a patriot and a statesman was of mixed-blood. Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, the great literate and sociologist, is a mixed-blood. Dr. Booker T. Washington, the great industrial educator, is a mixed-blood. H. Y. Tanner, the great artist whose pictures have been purchased by the French Government and now hang in the Louvre, is a mixed-blood. Dr. Daniel H. Williams, one of the world's greatest surgeons and who was the first man surgeon in all the world to operate successfully on the human heart, is a mixed-blood. THE APPEAL could name thousands of other mixed-bloods of whom America may well be proud. Every colored person ought to get busy at once and write to the Senators who represent his state and ask them to vote against the bill when it reaches the Senate. Do it now. We are delighted to state that to the everlasting credit of the Minnesota delegation in the House, they voted against the infamous bill. "COWARDICE ON THE PLATFORM." A recent issue of the Atlanta Independent had a full page of redhot editorial matter lambastig the cowardly curs who call themselves "leaders." If our esteemed contemporary will keep up this kind of work for a while, perhaps our Georgia brethren may be aroused from their lethargy and as the editor suggests, and these are his words: "Kick out of pulpits and platforms every Negro leader who does not protest against the indignities thrust upon us." Under the caption "Cowardice on the Platform," the editor says: "No race or people in the history of civilization ever endured a leadership of more consummate cowards. The average Negro is a coward in his own esteem. Void of respect, appreciation or many resentment, he submits to every indignity, with apology, the white man inflicts upon him. When we speak of cowards, we do not mean physical cowards, but moral and intellectual cowards. The coward who hasn't the moral courage to resent a wrong. The coward who submits to every indignity imposed upon him by cowardly newspapers; the coward who accepts every jimcrow accommodation offered. THE MAN WHO DARES I honor the ma- scientious dischar- to stand alone; tha- ant, intolerant ju- demn, the counter- may be averted, friends grow cold, duty done shall be applause of the w anges of relati I honor the man who in the conscientious discharge of his duty dares to stand alone; the world, with ignorant, intolerant judgment, may condemn, the countenances of relatives may be averted, and the hearts of friends grow cold, but the sense of duty done shall be sweeter than the applause of the world, the countenances of relatives or the hearts of friends.—Charles Summer. se when we should awards out of men. is climbed on pro- been raised against he and lust, the in- serve the law, and our least disputes. he must speak and right the wrongs of her Wilcox. The Jews will not read a paper that is hostile to the Jews. The Irishman resents with all his hot blood insults heaped upon his race by newspapers and other nationalities. The Japanese resents with all his manliness, with all his soul, with all his might, every wrong done him because of his race, his color or his condition. There is nobody a coward but the Negro; there is nobody that kisses the hand that smites him but the Negro; there is no race so divided against itself and is such a consummate band of bootlickers, cowards and sycophants as black educated leaders. What we need is a manly leadership, one full of moral courage and intellectual bravery. Men who will tell the race of indignities that they ought not to endure, and how they may rid themselves of the agencies that seek to crush and undo it. Let us have a manly race; and we can only have a manly race by many leadership." "NEGRO AND NEGRESS." Some of the Colored people of Boston are protesting to the editor of a daily paper there against the use of the word "negress" when referring to Colored women. The protest must be apparent to every man and woman of color. There is no more obnoxious word, no word more insulting than is the reason for its use. And the word "nagress" can Colored people man when a great number of our men refer to themselves as "Negress?" A suitable name for the Colored people of this country than "daso" is for Italian or "Sheeny" is for the Jew. And to capitalize it gives it no more dignity nor respect that it has caused even the race's leading men of thought to adopt the word. This having been accomplished the White press is now beginning to use offensive term "nagress" as descriptive Colored people should avoid the use of the word "negro" wherever possible. It has been used in such a manner that it is often used in disguise. But if we, ourselves, use the word for Colored men, logically we can not be object to "negress" for Colored women. Regular writers on paper men use the word and when they appear in these columns it is used by others. The very etymology of the word shows it is not a proper noun and hence can not be used as the name of a paper men. It is used by prominent Colored people they are either consciously or unconsciouslykowtowing to the Whites, whether Business League or the recently formed Negro Fraternal Congress. THE APPEAL heartily approves the above excerpt from the Louisville, (Ky.) News. The colored people who use the word "Negro" in describing themselves are making a terrible mistake. They may mean well but they are certainly misguided. The w-rd "Negro" ought to have died with slavery. When the former slaves were liberated they were no longer "Negroes" but Americans and they ought to be proud of their American citizenship and endeavor to make it a reality and not try to put themselves into a pariah class. There is nothing more ridiculous than a yellow man or a near-white man yelling himself hoarse about being a "Negro." He is stating a falsehood. An American black man ought not be called a "Negro" but an American "Negro" and "Negress" as used by Caucasians in the United States are terms of devision and carry with them the sense of scorn, mockery, contempt and ridicule. The use of "Negro" and "Negress" ain't in the differentiation of the colored people. It helps discrimination, makes for injustice and leads to segregation. man who in the con- urge of his duty dares the world, with ignor- judgment, may con- nances of relatives and the hearts of , but the sense of the sweeter than the world, the counten- or the hearts of GIFTS FROM INDIAN PRINCES. Send $4,000,000, Besides Hospitals, Motors and Canals to England. tors and Camels, to England. London. - Contributions by ruling princes of India to the expenses of the war now amount approximately to $4,000,000, according to a telegram received from Delhi. This sum includes $2,000,000 from the nizam of Halbarad and $1,650,000 from the maharaja of Mysore. Besides this amount, $500,000 has been subscribed to the Prince of Wales relief fund and the Indian relief fund. A further sum of nearly $150,000 has been given by the chiefs in the form of heavy motorcycles, telescopes and kindles and $120,000 has been given by Maharaja Sultan of Swaraj, who has also presented motor andance, consisting of forty-one cars, for the use of the troops in Europe and is arranging for the establishment of a convalescent home in East Africa. In addition to these gifts, many of the chiefs have presented a large number of horses, mules and camels and even their private motorcars. A hospital ship, which is splendidly equipped, is another of their donations, the Delhi telegram states. All the great native states, the dispatch declares, have now expressed regret to the viceyor that Turkey has joined Germany in fighting England, and all the ruling princes continue to take the keenest interest in the war. TO LIGHT IRIDESCENT CAVE. Newly Discovered Wonder In Cali form to be So Beautiful formal to Be Opened to Visitors. Iron Mountain, Cal.-Superintendent Cole of the Hornet and Iron Mountain mines announces that Bear's Dip cave, the newly discovered greatest natural wonder in Shasta county, is soon to be wired electrically and then open down the gorge of incessance less than half a dozen persons have explored its dark depths, containing the strangest, most high, colored and extremely beautiful copper formations ever seen. There are many crystal pools, and when illuminated the cave will be a fairyland. It is expected to attract visitors from all over the state. Metal staticales of a hundred colors are be prepared for display at the Panama-Pacific exposition by M. R. Dittmar. The mine owners believe the cave will become as great an attraction as eruptive Mount Lassen. DEAD TEN MINUTES, RESTORED TO LIFE Artificial Respiration Caused Heart to Resume Functions. Los Angeles, Cal.-According to three reputable surgeons of Los Angeles, Drs. P. M. Williams, C. H. Sutchison and W. S. Holstein, a modern miracle in medical science was consummated in the restoration to life of Mrs. Walter W. Akers, after she had been dead for at least ten minutes. "The raising was not from a theoretical death or a state of coma," said Dr. Williams. "Mrs. Akers was actually dead. Her heart had ceased its functions and there was no pulse, and her eyes were fixed in the stare that to every medical man spells the eternal sleep. Usual tests all failed. She was dead. The end came during a major operation for laparotomy. "Mr. Akers, who was waiting in an adjoining room, was summoned and realized all was over, when seemingly everything was lost. I had worked hard to produce artificial respiration by the usual methods, but failed. Then Dr. Hutchison inserted his finger through the incision made in the abdominal wall during the course of the operation slowly until the diaphragm was reached. "With one finger on top of the heart, his thumb on the bottom, he made a slight compression, then another and another until his hand was contracting and dilating the organ of life in simulation of heart throbs. He was rewarded in a moment by an expansion of the heart, and then as the organ gradually grew stronger in its beats blood began to flow through the arteries. He intensified this with oxygen and other artificial respiration and after a few moments of this treatment the lungs reluctantly took up their burden. The patient rallied wonderfully fast, and within fifteen minutes an other anaesthetic was administered in order to complete the first operation." LIFE SAVER HEIR TO $9,000. Father of Child He Rescued Twelve Years Ago Makes Bequest. Hudsonville, Mich. - Twelve years ago Oscar Diceman, now of this village, saved a little girl from drowning in a canal in Holland. He was profusely thanked by the child's father and shortly afterward came to this country and forgot all about the incident. A few days ago, however, he received a letter from the old country saying that the father had died recently, and in his will provided a bequest of $3,000 for the man who had saved his daughter's life. Many Jewish Heroes Berlin.-Seven hundred and ten Jewish soldiers have received the iron cross from Germany. Many of them refuse to wear it, because they believe that they are emblems of another faith. THE PRESIDENT AND THE AFRO-AMERICAN. (From the Chicago Tribune.) We are not ready to concede that any one will stand under the law than any other. If the south wishes to make any such issue as this it will find that the north, where there is prejudice, is nevertheless restless when as a part of the nation it is asked to declare that the main principle of the nation is a sense of duty and does not apply where it is inconvenient. No wonder American girls are so sweet, according to statistics 'they spend $164,000,000 for candy. CANAL NEUTRALITY RULE. Only Six Fighting Ships of Warring Nations May Pass at One Time. Washington.—President Wilson recently issued a proclamation announcing the neutrality regulations for the Panama canal zone. It provides that all vessels of belligerent nations shall be allowed to pass through the canal in the order of their arrival at either end, but that twenty-four hours shall elapse between the departure of vessels flying the flags of two nations that are at war. War vessels shall pass through as rapidly as possible and shall not remain in waters adjacent to the canal longer than absolutely necessary. No vessel shall remain in the canal more than twenty-four hours. The docking and repairing facilities of the United States shall be used by belligerent ships only to make repairs that are necessary to their seaworthiness. War vessels shall not be allowed to provision in the canal zone except when absolutely necessary and then shall take on only enough to meet their needs until they arrive at the next port. The vessels are forbidden to cross the zone or to make a landing at any point on the zone. Commanders of belligerent vessels are forbidden to embark or disembark troops in the canal zone except for the purpose of making necessary repairs. Not more than three vessels flying the flag of any belligerent nation shall anchor in the waters adjacent to the canal zone more than three, making six in all pass through the canal at one time. MOUSE TIES UP WHOLE TOWN: Causes Short Circuit at Light Plant and Everything Stops. Hutchinson, Kan. — An undersized mouse short circuiting some wires in the city electric light plant here stopped the street cars, put out all the lights in the city, shut down certain parts of the salt plants, chemical works, mill mills, strawboard plant, newspaper typesetting machines, one telegraph company and other industries depending on electric motors for power for an hour. Edward Benson, assistant engineer at the plant, tried to get the mouse out with a pair of tongs without shutting down plant, and the little animal jumped into a connection that electric cut it, causing several thousand people to take a vacation when the burned out switches and wires could be repaired. Mr. Benson was badly burned about the hands, arms and face, but will recover. Washington.—Over Europe of the future, no matter upon which side victory rests, declare medical men and scientists, will sweep the devastating hand of physical blight. Children with crippled forms, weak bodies and unbalanced minds will fill the cradles of every nation now at war, offspring of the men made unit for parental by the end of the century. Dr. Alex Hrdlicka, curator of the National museum and noted anthropologist, is one of the savants who has studied the effect of Europe's conflict upon the children yet to be born. To him the present war presents a vastly different aspect with regard to future prospects than any conflict has ever presented before. Since men of science first began to study the effect of wars upon the human races it has been admitted that whenever the best physical examples of a nation went to war to be destroyed the physical manhood of that nation was destroyed. It is also true for every man killed or fatally wounded four died of disease. As warfare approached its present modern character the number of killed and wounded in each engagement decreased, while the number who died from "natural causes" increased. Army physicians say that the percentage of mortality likely would be greater than it has been in the wars of the past. But the scientists—both medical men and anthropologists—add to that statement their belief that the loss of the men killed in the war will not detract from the success of the future men one-hundredth part as much as will the men who return unwounded from the field, because war is no longer primarily an annihilator of life, so far as the calculations of science are concerned, but a shatterer of nerves. The men who have been chronic wrecks, weakened mentalities and sapped vitalities. REASONS WHY MEN DRINK. "Toothache," "Heavy Cold" and "item- ach trouble." So They Say. the trouble, so they say. Columbus said the causes that take men into the city court here shows that toothache is to blame more than anything else. Next to "toothache" is a "heavy cold," and "stomach trouble" runs a poor third. Nearly every man who is arrested on an intoxication charge has some such trouble, and the admit they get drunk just to be drunk and have no excuse to offer. J. E. Milholland's Congratulatory Telegram. Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 13, 1914. Mr. Wm. Monroe Trotter, Race Leader, the Guardian, Poston, Mass. You have rendered great service. That interview with the president is a memorable event in the history of the race. Therefore, you were easily victor. Never has Mr. Wilson appeared to less advantage. I congratulate you on such a display of moral courage, answering loyalty and genuine Americanism. JOHN M. HILHOLLAND. TROTTER'S SPECIFIC DENIAL OF INSOLENESS TO PRESIDENT. Interview in Boston Globe of Nov. 17, 1914. William Monroe Trotter, whose remarks on segregation in Government departments stirred President Wilson at a hearing in the White House last Thursday, arrived in Boston yesterday afternoon, and, after denying any infringement, entered in his speech or manner, told of the report of the hearing was given to the newspaperman. "As we left the President," said Mr. Trotter, "I told him I was very sorry if he still considered that I had offended him. The President was and said: 'O, we'll call it all right.' "When we came out our delegation caused in Sec. Tumult's room as to what we should say for the newspapers. I told the newspaper men, show the courage merely describing it, as a warm affair. "I had gone outside the White House when Mr. Tumulty called me back and said: "Trotter, you have violated every courtesy of the White House in quoting the President to the press." "I told Mr. Tumulty that I had done so in ignorance of the rules, and apologized. He accepted my apology. Then I asked the newspaper not to bother me, the them, and they consented. Mr. Tumulty said he was satisfied and I left. White House Statement issued. "The report of the conference was then given out from the White House. It seems very peculiar to me. after the President had told me everything he said, the statement should say that I had offended the President of the United States." Did Not Lose Temper or Catechize? "I want to say," he continued, "that neither in manner, language, tone in any other way was I discurteous, or insolent to President Wilson. "My whole attitude was that of endeavoring, on the spur of the moment, to answer a piece of masterful sophistication, and to feel a great responsibility to do so, I spoke with positiveness, deliberateness and directness, looking the President full in the eye. I was not to catechize the President, and I did not attempt to debate with him. The difficulty did criminate against and segregated in of my race and to say that I should not represent it to my race. "Although it was a trying ordeal to listen to such a statement at length by the Chief Executive of the Nation, I felt the temper, much less lost my temper." MR WILSON AND "SEGREGATION." New York—To the Editor of THE APPEAL SIR: The interview of William Munroe Trotter and the delegation of colored gentlemen with the President of the United States brings to the attention the treatment of colored civil servants in Washington. The whole incident shows grimly and forcefully how deeply the colored people of this country feel the injustice which Mr. Wilson's government has inflicted upon them. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has been fighting segregation in federal departments ever since the first rumor of it was made public. Over a year ago an investigator was sent to Washington and a report printed. Since that time the National Association has kept in close touch with the local situation, and on one occasion this representative appeared before the civil service committee and helped kill the bill of Edwards of George and John. The Washington make segregation legal. The federal civil service. Much of the segregation has disappeared. When the U street station of the postoffice in Washington was abolished all the colored men employed lost their positions, but through the intervention of this association three of them were reinstated. When the men were moved to its new quarters it was the original idea to segregate colored and white people throughout the entire building, but through the efforts of this association there is no segregation in the lunchrooms or on the root garden. Segregation, nevertheless, and the involvement in the Treasury, and possibly here and there in a small degree in other places. It still remains true that for the first time in half century a President of the United States and distinguished members of his Cabinet have deemed it necessary for the peace and quiet of the full Shield War, the federal service, having passed the same examinations and receiving the same rate of pay, must be separated in their work if the ancestors of any of them had a drop of Nero blood. The fact that the "cleopad" clerks have been so white in appearance that the officials themselves have made mistakes in classifying them. In other cases clerks of all colors have protested against the attempted separation. Always the separation has caused humiliation and inconvenience and added cost. J. E. SPINGARN, (Chairman Board of Directors National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.) DID THE PRESIDENT LOSE HIS HEAD? (From the Philadelphia Press.) It looks as though the result of the last election has got on the President's nerves and made him unreasonably irate. He has counted for the extreme sensitivity and quick resentment which he exhibited while W. M. Trotter, of Boston, as chairman of a delegation of Colored men undertook to show him that he permitted to declare for segregation not come until the President had been some of the executive departments. There is nothing in Mr. Trotter's remarks as reported which disclose any ground for the President's resentment, possibly the speaker's comment, have given him the opportunity and aggressive to suit the President. He turned on him as he once before turned on the woman suffrage delegation whose assertions and arguments were not to his taste and drove him away. He stated that he was not at liberty to approve woman suffrage because it had no place in the National democratic platform. He told Trotter that the Colored people were segregated in the city, and there was no friction until Mr. McAdoo and Mr. Burleson got into the Cabi- net and began to enforce in their departments the principle of the Jim Crow law. We sequestration practiced is wrong in principle because it is disagreeable and unfair to one class of public employees who have a right to be treated by their Government without discrimination. The race affected a right to be able to work in the proper spirit in going directly to the President with their grievance. We fear that the President has lost his head. He is certainly not so happy in his position. We fear that the irritation that so easily besets him as in his more studied deliverances which compel the admiration even of his political opponents and makes him the falla cities of his reasoning character of the policy he is commending. THE COLOR LINE VEXES THE PRESIDENT. (From New York Evening Mail.) It is hard to discover, in the rather fully published reports, any sufficient reason for the President's resentment of the efforts of Mr. Trotter to persecute the Cabinet officers in the policy of several Cabinet officers in drawing the color line in the Federal departments. The subject under discussion was the violation of the customs of fifty years ago in establishing in establishing "Jim Crow" government. If the spokesman of the Equal Rights League waxed warm in urging the cause of his race, it is not to be wondered at. That he overrode the bounds of propriety is not shown. That the President was vexed is all that appears in the published record. If any adequate reason for his vexation had been supplied by Mr. Trotter, would surely have been disclosed. That there was reason for the President's ill temper is quite true, but it was supplied by the Cabinet members for the narrow-minded policy of segregation of employed employees from white laborers. The incident recalls the similar vexation shown by the President when he requested that he equal suffrage delegation on June 30 and that he could not "submit to cross-examination." When a man is right, he usually will lie; when a man is wrong, he is very likely to fly off the handle. DR. SPINGARN'S SECOND TOUR. Well-Known White Advocate of Justice to Tour Country Again. Dr. J. E. Spingar, chairman of the board of directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the most consistent white advocates of the equal rights for Afro-Americans, is soon to make a second tour of the country in the interests of the cause of our race. It will be remembered that last week, in a trotted, Chicago, Quincy, Kansas City, Topeka, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Cleveland, attracting very large audiences wherever he went, and nearly everywhere winning wide publicity in the race for the cause of justice to the Negro. Dr. Springarn will speak at Wilmington, Delaware, on November 22nd, at Howard University, Washington, D.C. on November 23rd, and at Harrisburg, Pa. on November 24th. His main tour, which includes visits to the University of January, and he then expects to speak in Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Dayton, Columbus, Springfield, St. Joseph, Omaha, Des Moines, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Milwaukee, and other cities. He hopes by succeeding tours to cover every aspect of his career, he will burning message of freedom to the whole nation. All those who are interested in his coming tour, which like all his other work for our race is carled on entirely at his own expense, can obtain further information from the National Association, secretary of the National Association, and the vancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York City. Dr. Springarn is for twelve years Professor of Comparative Literature Column at University, New York, and a writer in the school's international reputation. He brings to this cause not only learning and ripe scholarship, but eloquence, practical experience, and a passionate sincerity. He has taught at the University years ago, and for the last ten years he has given uniting devotion to the cause of black folk. He is a man of independent means, who has never been a slave. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, of which he is chairman, has a membership of about 5,000, with branches in over the cities all over the country; and he has published under its direction, a circulation of over 35,000 a. month. Among its other directors are Miss M. Bentley of Chicago, Archibald H. Grietle of Washington, Moorfield Storey of Boston, and Oswald Garrison Villard John E. Millholland, Rev. John Haynes E. Millholland, Rev. John Charles, Charles Russell, Duke H. Russell, Miss Mary White Ovlington, Mrs Florence Kelley, Paul Kennaday, and William English Walling of New York. It is the only organization in the world that supports international and colored people work together for the equal rights of black folk. TELEGRAM TO PRESIDENT WILSON BY DR. W. SINCLAIR, UNABLE TO BE PRESENT WITH DELEGATION. Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C., Honored Sir: ST. PAUL WEEK'S RECORD OF HAPPENINGS IN MINNESOTA'S CAPITOL. The "Saintly City" and Saintly City Folks—Neway itema of Social, Religious, Political and General Matters Among the People. SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 1915 Mrs. Hattie Roy, of Carroll street, is quite sick. Mrs. Charlotte Lewis, 527 Aurora avenue, is quite sick. Speaker Flowers has appointed Stephen Hopkins as a seargent of the House. Mrs. Wm. Alston who was taken to the city hospital this week remains in a critical condition. Don't forget the Free Fish Fry at the Acme Club, 107 E. Third street, next Monday evening. FOR RENT—Modern house, eight rooms, 325 W. Central, $25.00. Tel. Dale 5209—Advertisement. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Sharp have moved to Minneapolis and may be found at 711 Fifth street no. The Coliseum has been secured for a BIG BALL on Easter Monday evening. Watch for the big advertisement. Articles mailed to THE APPEAL for publication must bear the name and address of the sender, to insure publication. W. T. FRANCIS WHO FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS WAS IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY HAS OPENED OFFICES FOR THE GENERAL PRACTICE OF THE LAW AT 88 AND UNION BLOCK, ST. PAUL, The improvement in business in St. Paul is general, and commercial and financial authorities predict still greater activity in 1915. If you have anything good to say of THE APPEAL tell it to your friends. If you have anything bad, tell it to "Hustling" Morgan, the agent. Both Phones 508. St. Paul, Minn T. H. LYLES. Funeral Directors and Embalmers 150 W. Fourth St. Res. 678 St. Anthony, Tel. Dale 2947 Calla Answered Day or Night Ir Twin Cities. Active Pall Bearers Furnished If Desired. Lady Assistant When Necessary. Mr. Woodsey Jemison has bought the interest of Mr. George Watkins in the Cosmopolitan and Grill, No. 40 E. Third street and the firm is now Banks & Jemison. Mr. Clifford A. Smith, the tailor, has moved his business out on University avenue between Western and Arundel. Fine porch and yard. Tel. T. S. 2557—Advertisement 8-29. SPIRELLA CORSET, Cora E. Anderson corsetter. Any lady wishing to be properly corseted call or ad dress 365 Aurora Ave. Tel. N. W. Dale 1345.—Advertisement. Mr. James A. Vass is now the proprietor of the night lunch wagon on Eighth street between Wabasha and Cedar. When you are hungry call on him. Open from 5 p. m. to 2 a. m. Mrs. Berdella Driver, proprietor of "The Imperial" corner of Rondo and Arundel streets, is now prepared to serve meals and hot lunches at all hours, on short notice. Go and try 'em. If your wife is alling buy her a GOSARD CORSET and she will be in better SHAPE than ever before. For sale by Mrs. J. E. Cloak, 292 St. Abn's街站. N. W. Phone, Dale 2076. —Advertisement. There was an election of trustees for St. James A. M. E. Church, held last Tuesday night and Messrs. Samuel Hatcher, Jas. Thomas, F. D. Parker, J. H. Dillingham and O. C. Hall were elected. The Mother's Club met at the residence of Mrs. J. R. Jones last Monday evening and had a splendid program. The next meeting will be held at our residence of Mrs. Bolden, 556 University ave. Jan. 25. Prof. W. E. Shackelford, wife, daughter Bernice and his educated dog, Leopold of Winning, Cau, who have been in the city, the guests of Mrs. Shackelford's mother, Mrs. Thomas, returned home last Tuesday. --- 1915 is here. Have you a child or a friend to whom you wish to make an extraordinary present this year? Put a few dollars into the savings bank and present the book to him. STATE SAVINGS BANK 93 East Fourth Street. HAIR CULTURE-Scalp Treatment and Hair Culture. Any one wishing the PORO treatment and PORO Hair Grower, should apply to Mrs. G. W. Bell, 1776 W. Minnehaha street, St. Paul, Minn.—Advertisement, 5-2. Have you tried the meals and lunches at THE IMPERIAL, corner Rondo and Arundel? They are low priced and wholesome. From 10 cents up. Try the Special Sunday dinner from 12 to 7 o'clock, for 30 cents. F. H. Harm & Bro, opticians and jewelers, are now located at 492 Wabasna street in the Shubert Building, where they will welcome old and new customers. If you want honest work and at货 prices call on them. When you wish to get the combination of low prices and high quality in footwear just go to the store of J. Dornseiff, corner of University avenue and Kent street and you will find it. Repairing neatly done. Tel. Dale 4011. Police Chief O'Connor given orders that all boys under 18 years of age must be refused admission to the pool rooms, also that all pool rooms must close promptly at midnight and remain closed until 7 a. m.. Certainly a good order. VOCAL AND PIANO LESSONS GIVEN BY MRS. ADDIE CRAW-FORD-MINOR, AT HER RESIDENCE, 320 FARRINGTON AVE. HOURS ARRANGED TO SUIT PUPILS. TERMS VERY REASONABLE. JELD DALE 1597. "SHINE 'EM UP!" When you wish your shoes shined or polished in the most artistic and satisfactory style, go to the PEOPLES' SHINING PARLOR, W. H. Porter, Propr, 349 Minnesota street, between 4th and 5th—Advertisement. Mrs. Julia Hinson, proprietor of the St. Louis Kitchen, 126 E. Third street, up stairs, has moved her dining just across the hall from its old location. She is also again serving regular dinners at 25 cents and Sunday dinners at 35 cents. The entertainers at the Twin City Stag Club are Mr. W. O. Hegamin, "Kid" Carter and the Misses Alice Moore and Ada Smith. Miss Moore is featuring "Let's Toddle," and Miss Smith is featuring "5050." Drop in and hear them; they are great. The Dale Street Provision Co., 393 Dale street, corner of W. Central, is doing considerable toward reducing the high cost of living by selling their meats and groceries at greatly reduced prices. They come from Missouri call and they will show you. The St. Louis Kitchen has been moved from its former quarters to just accept the same good home street up stairs, where the same good home cooked meals may be found at moderate prices. Mrs. Julia Hinson, Cedar 6090. Regular dinner 25 cents The Social and Literary Society of Pilgrim Baptist Church will give a CHITTERLING supper at the residence of Mrs. N. Goins, 661 West Central Avenue, on next Monday evening. Supper will begin at 6:30 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to the public. ST. LOUIS KITCHEN, 136 E. Third street, up stairs. Mrs. Julia Hinson, proprietor. A la carte meals at all hours from 7:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. All home cooking. Regular dinner 12:00 to 2:30 at 25 cents. Sunday dinner 1 to 3 p. m., 35 cents. Tel. Cedar 6090. The subject for discussion at the New Era Topic Cluo at Zion Presbyterian Church tomorrow afternoon is: Resolved—"That the present European war is demoralizing to the entire civilized world." Solo by Mrs. Addle Crawford-Minor. Public cordially invited. Most parents who raise children do not succeed in instilling in them the principle of maternal and filial support. Few children recognize the fact that they owe any debt to their parents, who have reared and supported them to a point where they can look out for themselves. The So-Lit club held its literary meeting at the residence of Mrs. J. Q. Adams, 527 St. Anthony avenue, Thursday evening with Mr. Richard Stokes as host. There was a good attendance, a splendid program, a delightful lunch and everybody had a glorious time. He came unto His own, and His own received Him not. But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name—St. John 1:11, 12. Your church needs you in its services—E. W. Gilles. The place to have your shoe repairing done in the best possible way at the lowest possible price is at JARVIS', 104-106 East Fifth street. He has a complete stock of men's women's and boys' shoes of the best grades for the money to be found in the city—Advertisement. LOST:—One good appetite and 25 cents for a good home cooked dinner, at 138 E. 3d St., to left, up stairs. Possessor please return same and claim reward: a good dinner at Noon or thereabouts. Deliver same after 7 A. m. or before 9 P. m. to Mrs. L. V. Wellington—Advertisement. QUICK LUNCH—When you wish to get something good to eat in a hurry call at "Uiley's Place," No. 30 East Fourth street and try PRESTON'S LUNCH. Home cooked meals and lunches at all hours from 7:00 a. m. to 11:30 p. m. Special breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 a. m. 15 cents. Mrs. Virginia Bowen died at the City hospital Wednesday, Jan. 13, aged 59 years. The deceased was the mother of Mrs. Gus Pope of 890 Rice street. The funeral will be held at St. Peter Claver Church this morning at 9 o'clock. Lyles, funeral director. Interment at Lakewood cemetery, Minneapolis. THE BUSY BEE CAFE, 317 Wabasha street (upstairs), W. F. T. Chandler proprietor. Unexcelled cuisine. First class home cooked meals a carte at all hours. A splendid regular dinner served from 11:30 a. m. to 3:00 p. m., at 25 cents. Open day and night. Tel. N. W. Cedar 4525.—Advertisement. ST. MARTIN EXPRESS AND FUEL COL. Victor St. Martin, proprietor, 383 Rondo street, corner of Western. Baggage moved to all parts of the building and in large and small quantities. Phone N. W. Dale 5194; Residence. Dale 3248. Your partonage solicited. Quick service, satisfaction guaranteed. The ladies of St. James A. M. E. Mission, 319 E. Seventh street (second floor) are preparing to serve a splendid dinner on Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 11:30 a. m. to 10:30 p. m. The menu will consist of turkey, cranberry sauce, Chitterlings, apple sauce, sakethiet, mashed potatoes, cold slaw. coffee, tea, milk, etc. Public cordially invited. 25 cents. SAFE DEPOSIT AND STORAGE VAULTS—We invite your inspection. It costs little to place your valuable papers, cash, securities and other valuables in absolute safety. Boxes in our vaults can be had for $4 per year. Store your boxes, trunks, etc., with us. Northwestern Trust Co., 138 Endicott Arcade.—Auvertissement. "Maj." Henry Thomas died last Sunday at the City hospital at the ripe age of 75 years. He was a veteran of the Civil War. Funeral took place Thursday afternoon at Zion Presbyterian church, the services being conducted by Camp A. Large attendance and many foul tributes. Lyles funeral director. Interment at German Lutheran Cemetery. Judge Johnson scored his usual success with his ball last Thursday evening, but for his next ball Thursday evening, Jan. 28, he proposes to break the record. It is to be a celebration of his birthday and everybody is invited to attend; admission FREE. The Judge confidently expects between 400 and 500 persons present. You come and help to swell the number. A good time is guaranteed. A very interesting subject, "Should the Word Obey, as Applied in the Marriage Ceremony be Omitted?" was debated by the "Improvement Club, of Pilgrim Baptist church, at the residence of Miss Eleanor Barksdale on last Tuesday evening. The alternative was argued by Mr. S. L. Ransom and Miss Mayme Goins and the negation and Mrs. J. H. Goins. The affirmative argument was very, very, but the jury returned a verdict in favor of the negative. So the lady candidates for matrimonial alliances will still have to promise to, "love, honor and obey." About twelve years ago Mr. C. E. Jones married in Chicago and his wife died shortly after giving birth to a daughter. As he then had no home he placed the child with its grandmother and contributed to its support. Some years ago he undertook to get his daughter but was thwarted and the child was spirited away to Canada and he lost track of her. A short time ago he learned her whereabouts, and recovered her from her foster parents and sent to St. Paul with little Rosie Jones, now 11 years old, last Wednesday, and she will make her home with her happy father hereafter. The All-Star Vandeville Entertainment that was given at Tschida Hall last Monday evening, was not so well attended as the occasion merited, but those who were present were delightfully entertained. The comedy work of Prof. J. Henry Cyrus was great as also were the original poems by Prof. W. E. Shackelford. Mrs. Addie C. Minor was in excellent voice and sang superbly "Rest, Sweet Rest" and "O'Big Eternal" to the accompaniment of the author of the volume of W. A. Weir. Mrs. Ethel M. Cyrus reared a pleasing solo as also did Mr. J. E. Jackson. Little Bernice Shackelford was great and Leopold, the educated canine was a whole show in himself. The choir of St. James A. M. E church was reorganized on Thursday evening of last week, with Rev H. P. Jones, its ex-officio head presiding. The director, Mrs. Addie Crawford Minor, expects to do great things if given the hearty co-operation of the twenty-five members which she now has. One of the first big things she has done is to help the Hallelujah Chorus," which they will hear immediately. Rev. Jones has promised to assist Mrs. Minor in singing this beautiful chorus so a rare treat may be expected. The Easter music promises to be something out of the ordinary. In fact, the new organization expects to do good and efficient work. The officers of the choir are: Mrs. Addie Crawford-Archer; director; Mrs. Emma Archer, organist; Mrs. Cannon, pres.; Mrs. Cora Gissom, pres.; Mrs. Roy Wilkins, librarians; I-Perkins, secretary. A committee composed of Messrs. James Lynn, B. C. Archer and Mrs. Minor have charge of the By-Laws of the organization. The Negro Year Book "The Negro Year Book" for 1914 and 1915 contains 417 pages of information that it would be almost impossible to get from any other source. It is a regular historical and sociological encyclopedia that one must to realize its action. Every Afro-American should own one. Price 25 cents. By mail 35 cents. Negro Year Book Co., Tuskogee Institute, Ala. Employes Who Get By (Chicago Defender.) That our men and women are superior in every way to the average wage earner found in these stores is count when prejudice steps in, so we must fight fire with fire, and those that are able to "get by" peace be with them and is our duty not to hinder them in any way. New Resolutions Resolved—No more taking the curves on two wheels. Resolved—No more making St. Paul in twelve minutes flat. Resolved—No more burning of the midnight oil. Martin Brown. THE TROTTER TRIP Continued from First Page ing to $17.25 was raised by subscriptions, the subscribers being: J. Q. Adams, T. H. Lyles, W. T. Francis, Dr. V. D. Turner, L. Liverpool, H. D. Harris, Dr. J. R. French, Banks & Jemison, J. H. Sherwood, J. C. Black, W. E. Shakelford, P. H. Hoskins, J. L. Ervin, J. H. Goin, Valet Parcel Delivery, J. E. Johnson, L. Maxwell, W. Davis, Dr. O. D. Howard, W. R. Hardy, J. Clayburn and two "cash" subscriptions. More than $100 was collected in the Twin Cities and given to Mr. Trotter to all the anti-segregation fight. Mr. Trotter's visit was an ovation. He was received everywhere with the greatest enthusiasm, the determination of the people to fight against the wrongs of the race was strengthened and Mr. Trotter says that he gained new courage. We reprint many excerpts from press of country which were published at the time of the "Trotter Incident." The Phil Reid will case has been on trial in the District Court several days this week and the jury decided that the $14,000 estate, left by the late Phil Reid, should revert to his Eddie Reid, the defendant in the case. READ THIS PLEASE. EVERY PERSON who receives THE APPEAL knows whether he or she has paid for it or not. EVERY PERSON who receives THE APPEAL is expected to pay for it; and, it is a violation of honesty, honor and law not to do so. THIS APPLIES TO EVERY ONE, WITHOUT EXCEPTION. Are, you, reader, honest, honorable and law-abiding? Think about it! There is no law to compel any one to receive a newspaper who does not wish to do so, but there is a law that compels all who pay for a newspaper if it is received. There are many persons who receive THE APPEAL as regularly as it is issued, but who have failed to pay for it. Think about it! Don't stop at thinking about it, either, but kindly come or send to the office and pay what you honestly, honorably, legally owe. There is not one, single subscriber on our list who is ACTUALLY UNABLE to pay for it if they desire to do so is strong enough. There is no desire or intention to offend us in this article, but if it is marked with a blue pencil it is to remind you that YOU owe for THE APPEAL. Please come or send to the office, 49 E. 4th street, cor. Cedar, suite 226, fifth floor, and pay what you owe. Take elevator. MRS. HATTIE DAVENPORT Mother of W. T. Francis, Esq. Gone to Her Reward in Heaven On Sunday evening, January 12, the community was shocked to learn that Attorney W. A. T. Francis, another mother of Attorney W. A. T. Francis, was away at her home, 410 Carroll Ave. During the week previous Mrs. Davenport was ill but not confined to her bed altogether. On Thursday afternoon she became worse, thought she was not considered fatally ill. About two o'clock on Sunday morning Attorney Francis, watching by her bedside, noted a change in her condition for the worse. She continued to fail and about six o'clock she became unwell, and remained until her death. The news of her condition spread rapidly in the vicinity, and all day Sunday friends of the deceased and of her family came to inquire as to her condition. Funeral service was held on Tuesday from the home of Attorney Francis at 2:00 P. M. and at 2:30 from St. James A. M. E. Church of which the deceased was a member for over 30 years. Rev. H. P. Jones, who conducted the funeral service, spoke feel-fuld of the dilture to the faithfulness and devotion of the son who had provided for her needs and comfort for many years. He commended the Household of Ruth of which Mrs. Davenport was one of the charter members and the first Noble Governor, and the Ladies of Biddle Circle, G. A. R., for their good work. Rev. B. N. Murrell of Pilgrim Baptist Church and Rev. A. H. Lealtad assisted in the service. Household of Ruth No. 553 rendered the services of Ruth No. 553 Order, assisted by the new Household, private music was rendered by St. James Choir. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Simpson & Wills were the undertakers. Many friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Hattie Davenport and her family did not learn of her death until after the funeral. GOPHER LODGE Has an Installation and a Smoker Wednesday Night. The regular meeting of Gopher Lodge, Elks, was held last Wednesday day at which much routine business was done. There was a large attendance and there were present as visitors: P. H. Southhall, exalted ruler of Ames Lodge, Minneapolis, W. R. Morris and George Holbert, past exalted rulers. After the regular business the Grand Lodge was called to attend District Court. R. M. Johnston acting as Grand Exalted Ruler; P. H. Southhall, Grand Esteemed Leading Knight; W. R. Morris, Grand Esteemed Lolay Knight; George Holbert, Grand Esteemed Lecturing Knight and W. H. Johnson as Grand Esquire and the installation of the following officers elect of Gopher Lodge was held: L. B. Greer, E. R.; O. C. Hall, E. L. K.; J. F. Coquille, E. L. K.; N. H. Casey, E. L. K.; C. A. Smith, Tyler; (T. H. Smith, proxy) W. D. Bloom, trustee; (J. J. Hirshfield, proxy). Excellent speeches were made by R. Morris and W. D. Bloom. The stallation smoker was held with O. C. Hall as special Master of Social Sessions who started the ball rolling by reading SOME POPULAR FALLACIES. No one is expected to believe anything read in this paper. "Curley" Campbell has sold out his business interests to become a preacher. He will out rival Billy Sunday. Jim Taylor is working persistently for the re-election of President Wilson. Harry Robinson was wide awake in a crowd of 25 people for an hour where politics was the conversation and he never said a word. Dr. Bloom examined him and pronounced the patient's condition "normal." John Hirshfield _was seen on the streets with $1,000 in $10 bills in his hands which he was giving away to newsboys. Than Travis pawned his diamonds to buy a pair of holeproof socks. Chas. Summer Smith gave a banquet at Ed. Stewart's Twin City Stag Club. J. Q. Adams refused to take a cash subscription for THE APEAL. Geo. Holbert is out "knocking" the Elks. Wm. R. Morris declined to be elected Grand Exalted Ruler. Link Overalls and Geo. Moore are going to start a no-tip barber shop. going to start a no-tip barber shop. Dick Johnson closed up his bachelor quarters and married an ugly woman with 8 children. Andy Combs smiled without showing his teeth. Nels Casey went hunting, saw a deer, but refused to shoot because of his obligation to be kind to ELKS. Then followed the telling of "stories" for the prize, a gold medal that had been presented by Jesse Foot, the Robert Street Jeweler, and they were so warm that they would burn the paper if an attempt to publish them was made. Everybody told one or made it. If it was made, you felt it was declared that George Holbert, of Minneapolis, was the best — story teller in the house and the medal was presented to him. Then followed a Dutch lunch which everybody enjoyed. Just ask anybody who was there if they had a H. O. T. --- guarantee to extract teeth and remove nerves ABSOLUTELY PAINLESSLY lice here before going elsewhere Guarantee for 20 Years Given With All Work. Williams, 27 E. 7th St KENDRICK BLDG. 2ND FLOOR ST. PAUL W. EVANS' PRESSING SYSTEM WHILE YOU WAIT Steamed and Pressed, 25 cents. OATS—Steamed and Pressed, 25 cents. SUITS—Dry Cleaned, $1.25. AND OVERCOATS DRY CLEANED $1.00 Shops: 337½-343-381 Wabasha Street ELL OLD CLOTHES. WE CALL AND DELIVER Telephones: Cedar 8081 and 8721 Le 4401 DORNSEIFF FINE SHOES I positively guarantee to ext ABSOLUTELY Get prices here best A Written Guarantee for 20 Dr. Williams, TEL. C. 6132 KENDRICK B W. EV SANITARY PRESSING SY SUITS—Steamed and F OVERCOATS—Steamed LADIES' SUITS—Dry SUITS AND OVERCOATS Three Shops: 337½-34 WE BUY AND SELL OLD CLOTHES Telephones: Cedar I positively guarantee to extract teeth and remove nerves ABSOLUTELY PAINLESSLY Get prices here before going elsewhere A Written Guarantee for 20 Years Given With All Work. Dr. Williams, 27 E. 7th St TEL. C. 6132 KENDRICK BLDG. 2ND FLOOR ST. PAUL SUITS—Steamed and Pressed, 25 cents. OVERCOATS—Steamed and Pressed, 25 cents. LADIES' SUITS—Dry Cleaned, $1.25. SUITS AND OVERCOATS DRY CLEANED $1.00 Three Shops: 3371/2-343-381 Wabasha Street WE BUY AND SELL OLD CLOTHES. WE CALL AND DELIVER Telephones: Cedar 8081 and 8721 J. DOR FINE J. DORNSEIFF FINE SHOES REPAIRING NEATLY DONE MC QU FOR KITCHEN The Truth About Why Jesus Was A Man a The Sexology of the Bible (The of Sex) QUAID'S QUALITY KITCHEN ECONOMY The Truth About the Bible—$3.00 Was A Man and Not A Woman—$2.00 of the Bible (The Fall and Redemption, A Matter of Sex)—$2.00 MC QUAID'S FOR QUALITY AND KITCHEN ECONOMY By Sidney C. Tapp, Ph. B. "The Tapp has also in preparation "The Bible, A Law of Spirit and These books show that the law of all sin, disease and insanity is in the did not have a natural father. They the attention of the great minds of be in every home and library in Chr also in preparation, "Why Jesus Never Married." $2.00 Law of Spirit and A Law of Sex," $2.00. show that the law of sex is the key to the bible and that d insanity is in the sex and that is the reason that Jesus natural father. They are world books and are arresting the great minds of the Christion world. They should and library in Christendom. You should have them. Mr. Tapp has also in preparation, "Why Jesus Never Married." $2.00 "The Bible, A Law of Spirit and A Law of Sex," $2.00 "These books show that the law of sex is the key to the bible and that all sin diseases and injury is the sex and that is the reason that Jesus did not have a natural father." These books and are arresting the attention of the great minds of the Christian world. They should be in every home and library in Christendom. You should have them. Address, SIDNEY C. TAPP, 406 Reliance Bldg., Kansas City, Mo. "Dry" Nation Peril—Taft. Boston, December 29.—National prohibition is a dangerous proposition, said former Pres. W. H. Taft, speaking before the Boston Bar Association at its seventeenth triennial banquet last night. "It would revolutionize the national government," he said. "It would put the duty of sweeping the door steps of every home in the land. If national prohibition legislation is passed local government would be destroyed. "National prohibition is nonenforceable if the confession on the part of state governments of inability to control and regulate their own especial business and duty." The Valet Tailoring Co. 154 E. Sixth street, Mr. Owen Howell, manager, is about to branch out in great shape, Mr. J. H. Charleston has secured an interest in the firm and in a short time they will open at 391% Robert street the greatest establishment in their line in the city. They will run an all night tailor and renovating shop. Like "Cascarets" they will "work while you sleep." Send your clothes to them at night when you go to bed and they will deliver them to you in good order the next morning. They will have a special messenger, auto, taxi and parcel delivery service, night and day. The Sixth street establishment will be continued also. The board of trustees of the State Savings Bank has declared an interest dividend of 4 per cent per annum for the six months period from July 1, 1914, to Jan. 1, 1915. Pass books may be presented for entry of interest after deposit. Deposits received on or before Jan. 11, 1915, will be entitled to six months' interest July 1, 1915. THE STATE SAVINGS BANK, Order to Present Claim Within Three Months (Seal of Probate Court.) W. P. Westfall, Atty. 1-16 --- Tel. N. W. Dale 4401 559 UNIV RSITY AVE. COR, KENT ST. The Valet Tailoring Co. ANNOUNCEMENT Dr.H.I.WILLIAMS Announces his NEW method of PAINLESS DENTISTRY ST. PAUL COAL $4.50 PER TON Splint Coal for Stoves, Ranges and Furnaces HOLMES & HALLOWELL CO. 7 Corners Phone 401 PHONE DALE 2601 "THE BUSY CORNER" REAL ESTATE AND RENTALS HANDLED. COR Western and Ronde. ST. PAUF BAGGAGE MOVED TO ANY PART OF THE CITY WOOD AND COAL IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES 883 Rondo Street ST. PAUL Cor. Rondo and Western The Horsheim SHOE 421 Robert Street. St. Paul 92 East Seventh Street 422 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis. PAINLESS DENTISTRY ```markdown ``` TEL, CEDAR 98 C BOUGH 10 TO 18 A.M. 1 TO 6 P. M. MUNDOY AND EVENINGS First Class, Guaranteed Work in All Branches of Dentistry 404 KENDRICK BLOCK 27 E. 7TH, ST. ST. PAUL Phone Dale 5029 Prompt Delivery The Imperial BIRDELLA DRIVER, PROP. LUNCH ROOM IN CONNECTION, A LA CARTE SERVICE AT ALL HOURS. Confectionery, ice Cream, Soda and Sundaes, Cigars GROCERIES Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 441 Rondo ST. PAUL Office Cedar 1673 Dr. Valdo Turner PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Kendrick Block, 27 E. 7th OFFICE HOURS 9 to 11 a.m., 12 to 1 p.m., 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays 10 to 11 a.m. Res. 386 St. Albans Tel. Dale 912. Cedar 6190 PHONES T. S. 3347 Geo.W.Nelson DRUGGIST Full Stock of Pure Drugs, Proprietary Medicines, Druggists' Sundries, Toilet Articles, Candies, Soda, Cigars, Etc. High Brown and High Brown De Luxe Powder a Specialty. ORDERS DELIVERED Cor. Wabasha and Summit, St. PAUL N. W. PHONE DALE 3676 FASHIONABLE DRESSMAKING 491 University Ave. ST. PAUL VANDER BIE'S ICE CREAM IS THE BEST For Sale Everywhere J. C. VANDER BIE 496 Partridge ST. PAUL, MINN READING ROOM LAUNDRY OFFICE FOR FIRST CLASS TONSORIAL WORK GO TO UTLEY'S 30 EAST FOURTH STREET Shaving, Hair-Cutting, Shampooing, Electric Head and Face Massage, Manieuring, Sanitary Baths, Shoes Polished KINK-NO-MORE FOR SALE $1.00 PER BOX HAIR STRAIGHTENING A SPECIALTY P. H. HARM W. W. GREER OPTOMETRIST WATCHMAKER F. H. HARM & BRO. Jewelers & Opticians 492 WABASHA STREET BYERS BRAMINED CONSULTATION FREE ST. PAUL DIVING WORK Atlantic and Pacific Coast THE REFERENCE CENTRAL BANK AND TRUST CO. J. L. MURCHISON, CHIEF DIVER 2015 Gravier St. NEW ORLEANS, LA. 4 SUITS PRESSED VALET TAILORING CO 150 E. SIXTH ST $1 OUR ADVERTISERS WANT YOUR BUSINESS THE DOINGS IN AND ABOUT THE GREAT "FLOUR CITY." Matters Social, Religious and General Which Have Happened and are to Happen Among the People of the City. SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 1915 J. N. SELLERS, MANAGER 2812 Tenth Avenue So. Tel. N. W. South 3372. Mrs. N. Moss, 404 E. 25 ave., is somewhat improved. Mrs. Ed. Hammond, 2850 Clinton ave., is much improved. Mrs. Jane Day, 2817 Chicago ave., continues to be very sick. Quarterly meeting at St. Peter A. M. E. Church Sunday, Jan. 24. Mrs. McCullough will have her next soiree on Monday evening Jan. 18, at Masonic Hall. Don't forget it. The Mite Missionary Society will give a musical at St. Peter A. M. E. Church Friday evening, Jan. 29. The Lee Sewing Circle will give a Japanese Wedding Wednesday evening, Feb. 3, at St. Peter A. M. E. Church. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Sharp formerly of St. Paul are now residing at 711 Fifth street no. Mrs. Sharp is an expert at handpainting china. The stewardesses of St. Peter A. M. E. Church will give an old fashioned Chitterling supper on Wednesday evening, Jan. 20. The M. T. C. Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. O. Rice on the 9th inst. The next meting will be at Mrs. Jacksons, 1106 E. 28th st. The City Federation met at the residence of Mrs. A. Simms, 2612 12 ave. S., last Thursday evening. After the meeting the hostess served a dainty lunch. Lawyer W. H. Franklin, who has had his office in the Metropolitan Life Bldg., has moved to Iron Exchange Bldg., cor. 4th ave. and So. 14th St. Room 203. (Opposite Court House). WHEN IN ST. PAUL, go to the St. Louis Kitchen, No. 136 E. Third street upstairs, for your meals. Meals to order from 7:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. Regular Sunday dinner from 1 to 3 p. m. 35 cts. All home cooking. Mrs. Julla Hinson, Prop. Tel. Cedar 600. Regular dinner 25 cents. The Board of Managers of Crispus Attucks Home met last Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. J. N. Sellers. The regular routine business was and the new officers were elected as J. N. W. Hill, chairman; Mr. J. C. Broyles, vice chairman; O. C. Hall, secretary. After the meeting a dainty lunch was served by the hostess. John Alfred Boone died very suddenly Tuesday morning, Dec. 29, at 8:10 o'clock, following an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Boone was taken to the hospital in the early part of November, where he underwent two very painful surgeries. This illness seems to have accelerated the end. John A. Boone was born in North Carolina 74 years ago the 6th of last September, and came to Minnesota before the Civil War. He was married May 29, 1862, to Miss M. Pittman, and to this union two children were born, seven surviving, as follows: John A. Boone, of Des Moines, Ia.; Albert L. of Omaha, Neb.; Fred, of Northfield; Robert L., of Gregory, S. D.; Mrs M. O. Cannon and George W. of Minneapolis. Mr. Boone was a member of Heywood Post G A. R., having served as corporal in Company "H" "Eighteenth Missouri regiment U. S. Infantry. He wielded a wide and surrounding country, and will be mourned by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. The funeral was held Thursday, Dec. 31st, at 2 P. M., from the residence, Rev. C. H. McCreery officiating. Interment in Northfield cemetery. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Dated this License 1874. JOHN P. SMITH. assignee of said Mortgage. W. T. FRANCIS. Attorney for Assignee of said Mortgage, $8 and $9 Union Block, St. Paul, Minnesota. 12-19-14 L. EISENMENGER MEAT CO Established 1870 THE MARKET OF BIG VALUES PURE, WHOLESOME SAUSAGE 34VARIETIES 455-457 Wabasha Wm. H. H. Franklin LAWYER NO JIM CROW Y. M. C. A. FOR PROVIDENCE, R. I. Directors Spurn Attempt of Hired Secretary to Exclude Persons from Membership Because of Color—Re-affirm Non-Segregation Policy of Last 60 Years—Fight Made by New England Suffrage League and Branch of N. A. A. C. P. THE FLOUR Pillsbury's BEST XXXX Minneapolis, Minn. FOR THOSE WHO KNOW BEST TWO FIFTY TWO 252 TWO FIFTY TWO Mild, Rich, Satisfying! 5c Try It Once and You'll Become a 252 "Fan"! Sold by the Good Dealers Ask any Cigar Dealer for 'the King of Nickel Smokes' MADE ONLY BY HART & MURPHY SMOKE MAKERS SINCE 1857. SAINT PAUL, U.S.A. GENERAL PRACTICE Wm. H. H. LAW 407 4TH AVE. NO. COR. 4TH AVE. S. AND 4TH ST. NO JIM CROW Y. M. C. Directors Spurn Attempt of Hir from Membership Because of Policy of Last 60 Years—Fight League and Branch of N. A. A. (Special to the Guardian.) Providence, R. I. At last the decision of the board of directors of the Y. M. C. A. has been handed down and it resolved itself into a very concrete form which was set forth in a resolution offered by the committee on membership, which was as follows: The Victory. The Providence Journal published the following report: That no distinction because of race or sect will be considered in receiving applications for membership in the Providence Young Men's Christian Association was the decision reached by the board of directors of that institution at a meeting held last evening. This action was taken by the directors because of objections from some persons to the admission of Colored men to membership in the organization and particularly in the many advantages offered by the new building. The board became keen that objection and been offered the matter was taken up by different colored organizations and others interested and the directors were urged to take action. Following is a statement given out by the directors after last evening's meeting: "The Providence Young Men's Christian Association for more than 60 years has served the young men and boys of our city in a broad and liberal spirit, making no distinction in receiving applications for membership because of race or sect. We believe that the only test of eligibility must continue to be as it always has been, character and moral worth, and that by such standards or selection the WANTED, A NOTARY PUBLIC . Franklin YER 203, IRON EXCHANGE BLDG. MINNEAPOLIS A. FOR PROVIDENCE, R. I. Red Secretary to Exclude Persona Color—Re-affirm Non-Segregation Made by New England Suffrage C. P. association will exemplify its high ideals. We therefore believe it is sufficient for this board to declare that no reason exists for any change in the principles which have heretofore governed the association in its requirements for membership." And we demand Mr. Hawkins resignation. It seems to us that if Mr. Hawkins could read between the lines he would send in his resignation and not wait until it was asked for. We hope that he will remember that he is in Providence and not in the South nor Southwest; now let the board of directors exact of Mr. Hawkins an explanation of his actions which has caused them to be held up to the ridicule of his peers. This was one of the times when the Colored people were united in an effort and they should be given much credit for their united stand. They are very irritant over the victory. The fight was led by Rev. J. H. Wiley and Rev. S. W. Smith for the New England Suffrage League and Mr. J. C. Minkins, Rev. J. Harrison and Dr. Robinson for the N. A. A. C. P. branch. We have already renewed our membership. We will be the reader of the Guardian will read the letter from the pen of M. E. L. Singsen, a white man, to the Providence Sunday Journal and see if you think that all our friends are dead. We wish to say to those who live in towns and cities where segregation is prosed, fight it with your men, need any points we will gladly give the benefit of our experience here. Respectfully, S. W. SMITH. A SAMARITAN. FINEST ESTABLISHMENT OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES. Twenty Elegant, Steam Heated, Electric Lighted Rooms for Gentlemen Only. Free Bath. Rates Reasonable. Lobby, Reading and Lounging Room, Buffet and Grill Room, Billiard Room, Dining Room, Barber Shop and Bath, Private Dining and Reception Room for Ladies. A LA CARTE MEALS AT ALL HOURS. BEST SERVICE. Daily, From 1 to 6 P. M. 25 to 35 Cts. Sunday, 35 to 50 Cents. Special Terms for Private Parties, Banquets, Etc. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. Phone Nic. 9769. Main 9592 T. S. 3073 PORTERS' AND WAITERS' HOTEL FOR MEN ONLY GLOVER SHULL, Manager Rates 50 cents per day 309 Hennepin MINNEAPOLIS Residence 1210 Sixth Av. N. Phone Hyland 3770 Cason Bro's Orchestra Music Furnished for All Occasions; Fine Collection of Standard and Popular Dance Music. T. E. CASON. Manager EARL C. CASON. Asst. Mngr. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. FREE! You and your friends are invited to the GRAND Birthday PARTY AT Union Temple Hall 28 Wash. Av. S. Minneapolis Thursday Eve., Jan. 28 Under the Management of JUDGE JOHNSON THE PopularPremier Pleasure Provider Nothing But Good Time For All CITATION FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR LETTERS OF AD-DUMMER Ramsey, ss. In Probate Court. In the Matter of the Estate of John Bigley, Decendent. The State of Minnesota to All Whom It May Occur. The petition of Mary E. Bigley having been filed in this court, representing that the petition of Mary E. Bigley, the estate of Rumsey, State of Minnesota died intestate on the fourteenth day of August 13, and praying that letters of administration of his estate be granted to Mary E. Bigley. Letters of Administration on the Estate of Robert A. W. Clark, County of Ramsey and State of Minnesota, being granted to Adalene W. Clark, the same is hereby allowed from and after the date of this Order, in which all perjury claims are denied. The said deceased are required to the same in the Probate Court of said County, for examination and allowance, or be held at the Court House, in the City of St. Paul, In said County, be and the place when and where the said Probate Court will examine and adjust said claims and it is Further Ordered, That notice of such hearing be given to all creditors forthwith publishing this Order once in each week for three successive weeks in The appeal, a legal newspaper printed Dated at St. Paul this 25th day of November, 1914. By the Court: E. W. 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Repairs for stoves of all makes carried in stock. ST. PAUL STOVE REPAIR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS A We did the editor's do it today. What prices in the city. I teed. PHONES—T.S. 242; N. W. Cedar 1208. FORD 126 W. Near SUL STOVE REPAIR WORKS Y-FIVE YEARS AGO He did the editor's laundry work. We living it today. Why not yours? Lo- rices in the city. Perfect service guar- ded. We did the editor's laundry work. We are doing it today. Why not yours? Lowest prices in the city. Perfect service guaranteed. SPICERS LAUNDRY 228-230 W. 70 signi draft --- SAINT PAUL CALL FOR AND DELIVER ST. PAUL PIDELLE MO. 165 Y. meets first month at Ave., Minn. Barnett, V. R. of D., Z. OF ERVIN ST LAW BLOCK PILGRIM 12th and C ing at 11 school at 11 ing study and wedding MEMOR corner Rice services: m.; Sunday meeting 7 lic cordial Paces Repaired stove or furnace is not in good ple to do many years' our work. makes car- Cedar 1208. WORKS FIREPOT FOR HEATER. 126 West Seventh St. Near Fifth Street. dry work. We are not yours? Lowest act service guaran- GOPHER, E. of the neaday night Hall, corne- St. St. Richard M. ST. JAMES Berkshire, ices: 11:40. prayer meet on Monday neaday night and nerals and Parsonage. Jones, Pas- S. PHI corner A street. Sun- tide of fourth school. Andrew, W. Week serv- cles, 8:00 p. m. 8:00 a. m. 355 Thomas. ZION PH Farrington day service 8:00 P.M. Young Pe week meet Rev. G. Parrington. 228-230 W. 7th St. SMOKE THE OLD RELIABLE Light Draft Anyone can quickly as innovation strict sent free. Friday M. A. BOLLING, GRAND SECRETARY. 892 W. Central Avenue. PIONER LODGE NO. 1. F. AND A. M. Meets first and third Mondays of each month at Wagner Hall, cor. West gr. and Charles street at: 8:00 p. m. D. McKinnon, M. J. H. Dillingham, Secy. 569 Rondo. PERFECT ASHL 1R LODGE NO. 4 F. and A. M. Meets fourth Tuesdays at Wagner Hall, cor. Western Ave. and Charles street at 8 p. m. M. McKinnon, M. W. F. Chandler, Secy. 317 Wabasha. BETHEL CHAPTER NO. 28 R. A. M. Meets second Thursday in each month at Wagner Hall, cor. Western Ave. and Charles street, at: 8:00 p. M. Arthur D. Adams, H. P. W. L. Green. Secy'. COMMANDER NO. 22 Knights Templar, meets fourth Thursday, each month at Wagner Hall, corner Western and Charles street. W. T. Joyce, E. C.; John Sayles, Secy. 479 Rondo street. HOUSEBOLD OF RUTH NO. 778 A. R. meets second and fourth Tuesday in教院. A. R. labor Temple Hall, Cor. Fourth street. Eighty Ave. South, Mrs. S. Darger, M. N. G.: Miss Cora Napler, W. R. UNITED BROTHERS OF FRIENDSHIP NORTH ST LODGE NO. 138, U. B. F. Ms. 3rd Thursday in each month a. Wagner street. B. F. Western Ave. and Charles street. B. F. good standing always welcome. O. Howe. M. J. Q. Adams, W. S. 49. E. 4th St. JOHN H. HAYES LODGE NO. 6 K.O.F. Meets first and third Tuesday day in each month at Gatlin Hill. H. F. W. University cor. cor. Knights of Python in good always welcome. James Thomas. J. J. A. Henderson. V. C. 146 St. E. O. James. K. R. and S. 321 St. Albans street. BIDLE CIRCLE, LADIES OF G. A. R. Rue first and third Tuesdays of each month in room room, old cap to building. Mrs. M. S. Mr. J. R. White. Secy. Phoebe Bld. FIDELITY COURT OF CALANTHY N. G. A. A. B. A. E. A. A. and A. meets at K. of P. Hall on Sunday in each month at K. of P. Hall on Sunday in each month at Minneapolis. Mrs. Minneva. B. Barnes C.; Miss Arlene M. Scott. R. D. of 25. W. 29th St. PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH. Co. 12th Hour. Sunday services: Preaching at 11 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school at 12:30 o'clock. Wednesday. Sunday prayer meeting. Friday evening. Sunday school lesson. Funeral and weddings promptly attended. MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH, corner River and Fuller streets. Sunday services: Preaching 11 a.m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday 12:45; Deaconess meeting 7; B. Y. P. U. 7:30 p. m. Public cordially invited. E. H. M. McDonald, pastor, 651 W. Central avenue. GOPHER LODGE NO. 105. I. B. P. O. Gopher World, meets the second Wednesday night each month at Wagner Hall, corner Hall, Wagner Hall, St. St. Paul. B. L. Greer. E. E. Richard M. Johnson, Sec. 572 Kent street MINNESOTA A Minneapolis. S LODGE No. 6 K OF P Meets on the third T tuesday in each Castle Hall 221 W. Uni- l. Farrington. Knights in sports is in good standing always standing always James Thomas, C. C; Jas. A. James Thomas, C. C; J4. $8 h $1 k; K of R St Albans street