The Appeal

If you have ought that's fit to sell, Use printer's ink, and use it well. FOR PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS Wonderful Progress Made by the National Committee in That Direction. Conservation of Vision Classes Growing in Number as Educators Discover It is Practicable to Open Classes in Small Cities. New York—More than 4,000 supporters of the work of the National Committee for the Prevention of Blindness were reported at the sixth annual meeting in this city. This report shows a remarkable increase from the 65 charter members in 1915. The work for the last year showed much progress for the conservation of vision in the public schools and colleges. The report continues: "Conservation of vision classes in the public schools are growing in number as educators have discovered, through the efforts of our committee, that it is practicable to open such classes even in cities smaller than the largest. The present census of such classes is 62, of which 12 have been established within the last year. So far as known, the classes which now support such classes include Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington. There is no more hopeful part of our work than this, and we are proud to have contributed a considerable part to the establishment of these classes. Blindness in Children. "The chief cause of blindness among children is due to ophthalmia neonatorum. The percentage this year is 22.5 per cent as compared with 15.7 per cent for last year of those who have newly entered the residential schools. This disease is an inflammation of the eye usually contracted by newly born children. The percentage is even higher in the public classes. We have reason to regret this unfortunate relapse. This is the first year but one that has not shown a considerable decrease, but we are more accurate than in the figures are by, and possibly some of this increase is due to the greater accuracy of our reports. We must faithfully and persistently pursue our fight against babies' sore eyes and continue to reduce the number of children who need not have been blind. "Trachoma's victims (one of the most dreaded of contagious eye diseases) have been discovered in several states where it was not suspected this scourge could be prevalent. Not less than nine states have during this year initiated or renewed their fight against the spread of trachoma. In Illinois, particularly, there has been burrowing of the forces for systematic out of this disease. In all camp it has been the function of this committee to serve as a helpful agency in this work. Caused by Wood Alcohol. "Wood alcohol poisoning still causes much blindness through drinking this substance masquerading as a familiar stimulant. This condition was not a surprise to us, and we had issued a warning which was used throughout the United States. Much activity resulted because of the newspaper accounts of the dreadful situation, and considerable work has been done by them toward eliminating this cause of needless blindness. The society for Electrical Development delivered the annual address. The subject of Mr. Porter's address was "Through Life's Windows." He showed the great dependence of man on healthy and well-cared for eyes, which he compared to a pair of motion picture cameras. "Indeed, the motion picture camera is made in imitation of the eye," he continued. "The better the condition of the lens and the better the illumination of the object the better the result of the photographer's effort. Just so with the more perfect instrument, the eye, and it behoves every one to see that his eyes are kept in good condition and free from eyestrain to it. As it takes a longer time to take a good picture in poor light than in good light, so it takes longer to obtain a good conception of what is before us with poor eyesight and in poor light. Employers are wise who provide against accidents from poor lighting." Return Hero Medal Connellsville, Pa.-While a negro woman held up Mrs. Annabelle Gemas along the West Penn street car line, near the Gemas home, two negroes searched her, took her pocketbook, containing about $30, but returning a gold service medal which the woman's husband, the late George Gemas, had been awarded for service in the Spanish-American war. The trio tainted Mrs. Gemas with the request, "Please give us your money, lady." Something Funny, All Right. Tiltownville, O.-There was something funny about the chicken dinner served Mayor Charles Beswick. He was guest of honor at a stag party where the chicken was served in liberal portions. On returning home Beswick found that 15 of his choice pullets had disappeared. RAVAGED BY LOCUSTS Province in Argentina Swep by Plague of Insects. Disappear as Suddenly as They Come, Leaving Desert of Country They Pass Through. Buenos Aires. A plague of locusts like that which in ancient Egypt "covered the face of the earth," this year descended upon the province of Santa Fe. Similar offensives are almost annual events in one part or other of Argentina. The locusts come suddenly and without warning. Where for a year or several years perhaps not one of the insects has been seen, a veritable cloud of them will one day appear and settle in the ground. These usually come from the northwest. From the west almost uninhabited tracts in Bolivia, it is supposed. They cover the earth like a moving carpet, gradually moving on. At first little damage is done, aside from the inconvenience of having literally millions of the insects covering everything and even penetrating the houses. But as they progress through the country they bore holes into the earth, preferably in hard spots such as roadways, into which they deposit their eggs. Within a short time the larva are hatched and come forth. At first these cannot fly, and it is at this stage that they devour every living plant within their path, with the exception of a few species such as willow trees. A little later the insects develop their wings and, leaving the country through which they have passed a desert, they disappear almost as suddenly as they came. Where they go to has never been discovered. Argentina has had recourse to many methods of fighting the locusts. The nation maintains organized locust fighting squads, something like those formed to fight fires, and these are sent every year to the sections invaded. In addition, every rancher is held responsible for fighting the pest in his own locality. One of the methods employed is to dig trenches in which the insects are collected, afterward being burned. But no matter how many millions of them are made away with in any such manner, it is impossible to block the pest, owing to the great extent of Argentina, much of which is still very sparsely settled. Even the bow-wows are being fitted out with goggles for motoring, according to a report from Boston, which states that goggles for dogs have been placed on sale there. A prominent Boston woman who is in the habit of taking her dog on motoring trips started the fad. The dog was suffering from eye strain as the result of riding out on windy days. The photo shows Towser with his specs. Uncover Huge Ruins at Garden of Gethsemane London—The Palestine department of antiquities, which had charge of the exploration work being carried out in the city of Ascalon, announces the discovery of some huge marble pillars and statues, says a dispatch from Jerusalem. The department has also unearthed some medieval and Fourth century churches and mosaic pavements at the foot of the Mount of Olives, leading into the Garden of Gethsemane. Run big bill in "Libre" Taxi. Mexico City — In the belief that they were being extended the freedom of the city, several Texas excursionists hailed a taxicab marked "Libre" and toured the city half a day. When presented with a rather large bill they protested, telling the driver his car was labeled "Free" and was part of an entertaining committee's courteses. The bill was paid when they were reliably informed that every taxicab at "liberty" or "ready to hire" is marked "Libre." Buried in the Wrong Town. New Albany, Ind — Although nothing longer here concerning Samuel Penstock, overseas soldier who arrived here for burial, member of the American Legion took charge of the funeral. Defective Page THE APPEAL. VOODOOISM IS FAITH OF HAITI VOODOOISM IS FAITH OF HAITI Admiral Knapp, Investigating Conditions, Tells Shocking Tales of Practices. KILL HUMANS. DRINK BLOOD Native is Strongly Superstitious, Fears Evil Eye and Stands in Great Awe of Voodoo Priests and Priestesses. Washington, D. G.—That 95 per cent of the natives of Haiti believe in the African jungle faith of voodooism which requires the sacrifice of human beings and the drinking of human blood is declared by Rear Admiral H. S. Knapp in his report to the secretary of the navy on investigation of Haitian conditions. Admiral Knapp cites a shocking case of the trial of a voodoo priest, who is reported to have killed 13 children, whose blood was drunk and eaten by persons present at the rites. Voodooism is prevalent," says the admiral's report. The further ones go from the coast into the interior the more openly is voodooism practiced. Voodooism is essentially snake worship, and in its extreme rites it requires the sacrifice of human beings and the drinking of their blood and the eating of their flesh. Orgies at Sacrifices. "The human sacrifice is called the 'hornless goat'; minor sacrifices of goats are made. These religious celebrations, if the word 'religious' can be applied to such affairs, end in disgraceful orgies of debauchery. It is very difficult, of course, to determine just how they beliefs are held, but some Haitians themselves have asserted that probably 95 per cent of the total population believes in voodooism to a greater or less extent. "Of course, the contrary is strongly held by apologists for the Haitian character. It seems certain, however, that whether it be the effect of voodooism or not, the average Haitian is strongly superstitious—superstitious with the superstitious of the jungle. He is afraid of the evil eye, or, as it is called here, the 'ouanga', and stands in great awe of the voodoo priests and the educated classes who also believed the educated classes are not so afraid much of this superstition, even where they deny belief in or the existence of voodooism. Veodoo Followers Feared. "Hattian officials high in place will not take action against persons accused of voodoism, whether because of their own belief in it or because of fear born of their own knowledge of the extent to which voodoism is prevalent among the population or of incurring emmities. A voodoo priest has been lately tried and sentenced, and the proceedings of the military commission are now in Washington awaiting action. The emmanuel is said to have killed, at one time or another, 13 children, whose blood was drunk and whose flesh was eaten by persons present at the rites. The practice of similar voodoo rites is confidently believed by those most familiar with the situation in Hatti to be not unusual in the remote places, although it is very difficult to obtain any positive evidence in corroboration." OLD WOMAN MAKES QUILT Makes One for Her Grandson That Contains 5,760 Pieces of Patches. Medford, Wis.-Mrs. Jackson Moon of Perkinstown has just completed a quilt consisting of 5,760 pieces for her grandson, Woodiam Woods of Wausau. The pieces were collected from friends and neighbors. Work on the quilt began last April. Two weeks of continuous sewing made Mrs. Moon's fingers so sore that she was compelled to abandon the work for a time, resting her fingers by spinning for a neighbor. Mrs. Moon, although seventy years old, does her own housework, enterta- mins much company, helps with the milking, churns three times a week, markets her butter, and no sick rela- tive or friend can find a better nurse there. In the past twelve years this indus- tional lady has placed 13 quilts each made up of thousands of pieces, all sewed by hand, for Mrs. Moon does not like to sew on a machine. Baby Ostrich Scrappy. Vancouver, Canada.—Jonathan, the first ostrich chick hatched in Canada, is progressing under the care of Zoo Manager F. Green in Stanley park. It was at first believed that the rare and valuable bird would not live, and it was taken from its parents and placed in the Green home. Appearance of weakness proved deceptive, for Jonathan quickly whipped the house cat and won a decision over the family spaniel. A Boom Soon Punctured. Washington Courthouse, O.—This city and farmers in the neighborhood of Point creek had the "thrill of oil" when it was reported all over the surface of the creek. It was learned later that it was part of 8,000 gallons which had escaped from a wrecked railroad car. INCREASE OF ALIENS Net Growth in Immigrant Population for Year 193,514. Total of 633,371 Sought Entrance to United States in Last Fiscal Year. Washington—Establishment of machinery overseas in co-operation with foreign governments through which aliens before breaking up their homes may determine whether they will be admitted to the United States and legislative consideration of the proposals of the second industrial conference are outstanding recommendations in the annual report of Secretary of Labor Wilson. The report shows that 633,371 aliens arrived in this country during the last fiscal year, as compared to 23,071 the year before. Of the total arrivals, 11,795 were excluded at the ports where they sought to enter. Of those arriving 490,001 are classed as immigrant aliens and 185,575 as nonimmigrant aliens. Departures of aliens to located 622,062, including 288,319 immigrant aliens, and 139,747 nonimmigrant aliens, making the net increase in the immigrant population for the year 193,514. Japanese admitted number 16,174, as compared with 14,904 the year before. The total number of Japanese departing is placed at 15,653, making the report says, the indicated increase in Japanese population, 521. Of those admitted, 9,193 were males and 6,981 females. Besides the immigrants turned back at the port of arrival, 2,762 were ordered deported during the year on departmental warrants, as compared with 3,068 the year before. Of those deported, 469 were classed as anarchists and criminals. In addition, 591 others are awaiting deportation. During the year 519,003 allens took the final or final steps toward citizenship. Mr. Wilson urges legislative action to carry out the recommendations of the second industrial conference, proposing joint organizations of management and employees for prevention of industrial disputes and a comprehensive plan for adjusting such disputes when they occur. DIGGERS TURN UP TREASURE Sewer Workers First Collection of Rings and Watches in a Boston Slime Pit. Boston.—A sewer gang quit work at noon the other day with a valuable treasure trove. In the slime of an old pit near the Quincy house they had found three gold rings, coins, watches and other valuables. Hotel employees suggested that the hotel had a claim on the articles, as the property probably of guests of bygone days. The police suspected that they were part of the loot of thieves. But when the men showed coins dating back to 1787, stamped with a pine tree on one side and "Massachusetts" on the other, they insisted that the stature of limitations made the property. With the ancient coins they found beer checks, which the foreman of the gang said he intended to keep with a "pine tree shilling" as a souvenir of the past. The foreman estimated that the deposit of mud in which the valuables were found had not been disturbed in 75 years. It's No Fault of Mint If You're Shy'of Coin Washington.—The mints established a record in coinage during the last fiscal year, according to the annual report of Director Ray Baker made public. A total of 809,500,000 coins were executed, which, Mr. Baker declares, is a world's record. The figures show an increase of 446 per cent over 1915. Public demand, for smaller coins, particularly pennies, is reflected in the report, which discloses that more than 512,500,000 coins in the record output were 1-cent pieces. KING SPLITS ROYAL ESTATE Spanish Monarch to Parcel Out 2,500 Acres of Land In Small Farm Plots. Madrid. — Instructions have been given by King Alfonso for the forma- tion of an agricultural syndicate, the object of which will be the parceling out the king's royal estate of El Pardo, nine miles north of this city, for cultivation under the auspices of the Catholic Agrarian federation. The property contains nearly 2,500 acres and will be divided into small plots. A plan has been devised which will permit laborers to acquire the land allotted to them. "The Yellow Ostrich Feather." Booneville, Ky.—Nancy and Cynthia Hale, aged fourteen and fifteen, respectively, who cook and wash and sew for six little motherless brothers and sisters, have made a quilt which they have christened "The Yellow Ostrich Feather." Neighbors thought it was good to Louisville to be sold for the benefit of women of the mountains. GARDEN OF EDEN WANTS NURSES GARDEN OF EDEN WANTS NURSES American Church Crusaders Are Hampered by Lack of Medical Skill. CALL FROM "CRADLE OF RACE" Arabs Show Willingness to Accept What Formerly They Fought—Mesopotamia is Completely Changed by World War. New York.—Wanted: Doctors and nurses for the Garden of Eden. The call comes from the "cradle of the race" itself, the land watered by the Tirigis and the Euphrates—Mesopotamia. And the need stands between American crusaders and the answer to their prayers for 30 years. For decades the Garden of Eden and all the vast expanse of desert, steppe and fertile coast land that is Arabia have flamed with the fanaticism of pagan and of Moslem tribes. For 30 years the mission workers among these Arabs, notably the Arabish mission of the Reformed Church of America, have prayed for a means to penetrate this barrier and reach these wild tribesmen. And they have prayed for a change in the spirit of the people. Prayers Are Answered. To both prayers have come answers. An economic, social and religious study of the country now being conquered by the Interchurch World Movement, a means to make practicable a close co-operation of American Evangelical churches in their common tasks, shows that the Arabian has been completely changed by world war and that all Arabia has been affected. The survey shows, too, that medical work is the best and in many cases the only possible method by which the initial contact may be established between the pagan and Mostiens, on one side, and the crusaders of the cross, on the other. And now, when the Arabs show a willingness to accept what formerly they fought—when unparalleled opportunities for service are offered the crusaders—they are helpless for lack of doctors and nurses. The finest hospital of the Reformed church mission is standing idle, reports the Interchurch World Movement survey. And the survey reveals more than the need of medical men and women. There is shortage of workers, both foreign and domestic. Large Unexplored Territory. Arabia, the survey shows, contains the largest unexplored territory in Asia—possibly in the world. It has a total area of 1,230,276 square miles and it lies in the southeastern part of the great peninsula. The crusaders of the cross have been limited to the eastern coast and the vicinity of Eden. Hejaz, the Moslem, "holy land" where lie Mecca and Medina, has no missionaries. Hadramaut, with a population of 500,000, is untouched. There is not a single mission station far inland. At the hour of opportunity, created by the world war, the call comes from the crusaders, through the Interchurch World Movement survey; first for more doctors and nurses for the Garden of Eden and the Arabian interior; and then more missioners. On the basis of what the survey has revealed, the Interchurch World Movement is shaping a program for the cooperative effort of the Protestant churches in America to win the nomad tribes of Arabia, and the present dwellers in the garden, to the ideals of Christianity. Major Is Jailed for Gardening in Nightie Los Angeles, Cal.-Because he persisted in attending to his garden clad only in his abbreviated night shirt, Maj. J. E. A. Weed, seventy-nine, of Santa Monica, was arrested. Major Weed's arrest came following a complaint made against him by Robert H. Green. The police say that Major Weed was seen in his garden by many of the neighbors, who had remonstrated with him in vain. During the war drives, Major Weed did some excellent work. He is a widower. Rat Killing Time Comes Again. Falmouth, Ky.-The successful ratkilling party staged on the J. J. Eckler farm has suggested that "rat parties" of be a good thing for the farmers of that section. The rodents are particularly bad at present, but there are fewer on the Eckler farm but in many a day. While moving tobacco sticks three members of the party killed 83 rats and at the same time permitted six to get away. Food for the Judicial Intellect. London, Ky.-Should fathers of girls have their rocking chairs strong enough to hold two people? That was the question involved in a $8 suit here. A father stood a young man for that time for wedding or rocoking clothes the girl sat on her heart's lap. The faction recovered damages in the magistrate's office, but Judge Luke reversed the decision, holding the chair was not as strong as it should have been. In business, fortunes are not realized Unless your goods are amply advertised. HAS LIVELY EVENING Alleged Thief Leaps 40 Feet and Lands on Auto. Then He Tries to Take 30-Foot Plunge to Railroad Tracks, but Police-man Gets Him. New York.—This is how Alex Urbanhuff, twenty-six, an unemployed tailor, accused of having robbed a woman of her pocketbook containing $10, spent an evening. First returned the purse containing the money at the Bridge Plaza elevated station in Long Island city, where he is accused of purloring it, when his alleged victim confronted him. Ran when his accuser, Mrs. Mary Howell of 322 Crescent street screamed for the police. Leaped from the end of the station platform to the tracks. Made record speed for four blocks when pursued by a special policeman and a crowd of men. At a point over the Diagonal street viaduct he almost ran into an approaching train. To save himself he leaped 40 feet for the street. He landed on top of a swift passing automobile and was bounced off to the rear. He saw Mounted, Patrolman Kavanaugh coming toward him, ran to the railing of the viaduct and was about to leap to the tracks of the Long Island railroad, a distance of 40 feet, when he was intercepted. Taken to Hunter's Point police station he was finger-printed. Suffering from shock and other injuries, he was removed to St. John's hospital. Here he was found to have sustained a bad injury to his left leg and shoulder and possibly internal injuries. Miss Clara Brown, Los Angeles, while visiting the Diamond Bar ranch, was moved with sympathy by an orphaned two-day-old pig. She took the little one, and now "Diamond" enjoys all the comforts of a pretty home. His happiest moments are at meal time, when Miss Brown feeds the "baby," as the picture shows. Squirrel Found in Stomach of Trout Columbia, La.—Can fish climb a tree or, do squirrels take a bath occasionally? This is the question being asked by G. T. McSween. While he and his daughter, Mrs. Annie Wear, were fishing in Horseshoe lake they caught five unusually large trout, of which appeared to be somewhat overfed. On opening them, a squirrel was found in one, and a two-pound gar fish in the other. How that trout got that squirrel is the puzzling proposition. 'OLIVER TWIST'S' JAIL CLOSED Gruel Pot of Famous St. George's Workhouse in London Goes to Museum. London—St. George's workhouse, just south of London bridge, where Oliver Twist had the audacity to ask for a second helping of thin gruel, has been closed by the poor law authorities and the inmates have been transferred elsewhere. The gruel of which Dickens' child suffered his fellow sufferers pardon was made in a copper cauldron, which is to be presented to the Southmark borough council's museum. "Floating Crematory" for daps. Tokyo—Tokyo will soon have a "floating crematory," the first of its kind in Japan. Two specially constructed vessels of 150 tons each, with facilities for cremating 30 bodies at a time, will be used. The vessels will be anchored at a wharf at Shibura, and after funeral services have been held on board, they will leave for a point about seven miles off the bay for the $2.40 PER YEAR OPEN SHRINE TO DEAD EMPEROR Strange Ceremony in Japan, Including Vaudeville, Marks. Two Days of Worship. Impressive Manifestations of Loyalty Featured the Solemn Shinto Ceremonies—Voices Silent During Worship. Tokyo—After six years' labor and an expenditure estimated at $10,000,000, the national shrine to the late Emperor Mutsuhito was opened recently with solemn Shinto ceremonies, and amid impressive manifestations of loyalty. For three days the populace of Tokyo celebrated the occasion. Every street was decorated with bunting, and from the humblest door lanterns were displayed at night. The municipality gave a flower show and open-air performances and theatrical performances in Hibiya park, but for the most part the festivities were co-operatively organized by the citizens in different wards. At hundreds of central points stages had been erected, where vanderville shows were given and there were fireworks both night and day. Thousands From Country. Over 250,000 persons from the country districts visited the city during the festival. The shrine is a typical Shinto building of plain wood, and of the simplest possible construction. The opening ceremony was attended by over 2,000 persons and officials, and lasted about three hours. The central feature was the delivery to Prince Ichijo, warder of the shrine, of the name tablets of the emperor, and their installation in the inner sanctum. Prince Kujo, a relative of the emperor, delivered a commemorative oration to which Prince Ichijo replied. The shrine was thereafter opened to the public and at least 500,000 people worshiped before it during the remainder of the day. The scene where these multitudes of people were paying their respects to the memory of the dead emperor was impressive. The main entrance to the shrine is by means of a new and very broad road about two miles in length. Along this road all the day and evening two great strings of people poured, one going to the shrine, the other returning. The whole of this roadway was brilliantly lighted and decorated with flags and ornamental lanterns. But once the toril at the entrance to the shrine had been passed a great change came over the scene. The modern art behind the gold and red ornamentation was added and the rest of the way was made under the shade of gigantic pine trees, which might have been part of the virgin forests of old Japan. Pilgrims were admitted in groups of about 200. Their journey ended in a small paved courtyard incosed with a low wall. The shrine, a low, severely plain building, was opposite the gateway, and by the dim light of two large paper lanterns about a dozen white-robed priests were seen moving slowly back and forth within the doorway. They were sweeping up the coins that rained continually on the steps of the shrine. Voices Are Silent Not a sound could be heard except the light hand-clapping of the worshipers calling on the enshrined spirit of the emperor. No human voice was heard. There was not even an audible prayer; in complete silence the multitude paid their respects to the spirit of Melji, and passed on. On the two following days the shrine was again visited by hundreds of thousands, and the proceedings were enlightened by wrestling and other public entertainments near the shrine the crown prince, on behalf of the emperor, was attended at the shrine on the second day. It is intended to associate the young men of Japan especially with the Melji shrine. A huge stadium will be built in the grounds of the shrine, and it is expected that the principal athletic events of Japan will be contested there in the future. BONES OF PILGRIMS MOVED Taken From Canopy Over Plymouth Rock, Which Is Being Reset to Shore Level. Plymouth, Mass.-The bones of some of the Pilgrim fathers were exposed for a time when the box in which they have been kept was taken from the canopy over Plymouth rock, where it had rested since 1880. The records do not identify the bodies, but the two relatively well-preserved skulls and other bones found in the casket are reputed to be those of members of the colony who died during the ordeal of the first winter. The canopy is to be removed and the rock reset under conditions that will bring it again to shore level. Heart In the Right Place. Anderson, Ind.-Firemen hoisted a 40-foot ladder to rescue a pigeon suspended over a high ledge of St. Mary's church. The pigeon was entangled in twine. Women in the crowd which watched the rescue amplified. J. Q. ADAMS, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER ST. PAUL OFFICE No. 301-2 Court Block, 24 E. 4th st. J. Q. ADAMS, Manager. PHONE: N. W. CEDAR 5649. MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE No. 2812 Tenth Avenue South J. N. SELLERS, Manager. Entered at the Postoffice in St. Paul, Minnesota, as second-class mail mafter, June 6, 1885, under A. of Congress, March 3, 1885. TERMS, STRICTLY IN ADVANCE: SINGLE COPY, One Year.....$2.40 SINGLE COPY, Six Months.....1.25 SINGLE COPY, Three Months.....65 *exemptions should/ be made by Express Money Order. Registered Letter of Bank. Stamps stamps will be received the same as cash for the fractional parts. Only one cash stamps will be issued. In every letter that you write us never fail to give your full name and address, plainly written, post office, county and state. Indeed letters of all kinds must be written on separate sheets from letters containing news or matter for publication. "Any prejudice whatever will be insurmountable if those who do not share in it themselves truckle to it and flatter it and accept it as a law of nature." —John Stuart Mill. SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1921 "THE PROMISING NEGRO." Under the above heading the, Minneapolis Journal recently had the following editorial, which shows that the colored people of this country not only are worthy but that their white brothers are sitting up and taking notice: "Recent years have witnessed some remarkable transformations among nations. But no racial group has shown more remarkable promise or revealed more power of adjustment to modern conditions than the ten million Negroes of this Country. In fifty years illiteracy among them has decreased from 90 to 30 per cent. One-fourth of the ten million own their own farms. Forty thousand have won places in business or the professions. One hundred banks are owned by colored men. One million eight hundred thousand colored children are in public schools, and five hundred higher institutions of learning minister to the needs of colored youth. During the war American Negroes invested two hundred and twenty-five million dollars in Liberty Bonds. More significant than all, perhaps, is the fact that these Americans have shown the power to produce their leaders from their own ranks. They count orators, painters, authors, sculptors, lawyers, scientists and bankers among their number. Booker T. Washington believed that the Negro's best interest lay in perfecting himself along industrial lines and in becoming first of all a direct producer. Other leaders like W.E.B. Dubois favor a wider sphere of activity and feel that he should enter into the councils of State and Nation. Whatever line may be followed by this folk, the fact remains that already they have proved themselves to have great capacity for progress." ENFORCE THE 14TH AND 15TH AMENDMENTS. It is with very great satisfaction that we notice there seems to be some hope that, at last, the members of Congress have determined to form a plan for representation in that august THE MAN WHO DARES I honor the man entious discharge o stand alone; the w intolerant judgment the countenances o averted, and the he cold, but the sense be sweeter than the world, the counten the hearts of friend 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 Sumner. body upon the basis of the voters permitted to participate in elections in the several states, rather than upon mere population, in Presidential and Congressional elections. Congressman George H. Tinkham, of Massachusetts, has introduced a resolution based upon the provisions of the 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution and showing that the representation from several states is not in keeping with those provisions. Notably in the Southern states, glaring ignoring of these constitutional amendments has been practiced for many years, giving eleven of these states 126 votes in the electoral college and 104 votes in representatives in Congress on a total vote of all presidential candidates of 1,870,209. The state of New York, alone, cast a total vote of 1,706,354 but has only 48 representatives in Congress and 29 votes in the electoral college. On account of this flagrant ignoring of the 14th and 15th Amendments we have had the infliction of Wilson and Wilsonism for the past seven years and ten months, and we most sincerely hope that the present Congress will make such a condition impossible for the future. A NEW SENSATION Missouri was treated to a new sensation this week, when Hon. W. M. Moore, the first colored man ever elected to its legislature, was sworn in and took his seat with the other members of the House. He was elected from a district in the fashionable "West End" of St. Louis. It is hoped that he will make good and that other colored men will follow him until a colored legislator will create no sensation whatever. "NONE SO BLIND AS THOSE WHO WON'T SEE." Representative Clark of Florida, speaking before the House census committee, denounced the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People as an organization composed of "Medding, fussing" persons who "are working on IGNORANT Negroes of the South to keep themselves in good positions." Mr. Clark needs a lot of information about the N. A. A. C. P. which he seems not to have, and his denunciation certainly shows his ignorance and color prejudice—another evidence of ignorance. Mr. Clark is, however, wise enough to see that if the object sought by the N. A. A. C. P. in its contention before the committee is obtained, his chances for polishing the seat of his pants on a seat in Congress will be mighty unsartin. Hence his objection. THE STATISTICAL CHUMP. Our idea of an ignorance in the field of economics is a man who tries to show variations in the cost of living by quoting wholesale prices. Consumers, who pay the cost of living, do not buy at wholesale. MORE SCHOOLS FOR WASHINGTON Congressman Charles R. Davis of Minnesota is chairman of the subcommittee of the house appropriations committee charged with the preparation of the bill which provides funds for the upkeep of the city of Washington. For the past few weeks Mr. Davis' committee has been holding hearings in the course of which the municipal officials at the national capital have made known their needs for the coming year. There is a very pressing need for more school accommodations in Washington, due to the practical cessation of building during "HUMAN NATURE My ear is My soul is sick with ev Of wrong and outrage, There is no flesh in man It does not feel for man Of brotherhood is seve That falls asunder at t He finds his fellow gui Not colored like his o To enforce the wrong, "HUMAN NATURE'S FOULEST BLOT." My ear is pained My soul is sick with every day's report Of wrong and outrage, with which earth is filled. There is no flesh in man's obdurate heart. It does not feel for man: the natural bond Of brotherhood is severed as the flax That falls asunder at the touch of fire. He finds his fellow guilty of a skin Not colored like his own: and having power To enforce the wrong, for such a worthy cause Dooms and devotes him as his lawful prey. Thus man devotes his brother, and destroys: 'Tis human nature's broadest foulest blot. —Cowper. who in the consci- of his duty dares to world, with ignorant, ant, may condemn, of relatives may be hearts of friends grow of duty done shall the applause of theances of relatives or s.—Charles Sumner. the war and since. One of the features of the District of Columbia appropriation bill this year will be an unusually generous allotment for the schools, a program which has the hearty endorsement of Representative Davis. WOULD "CONVERT" THE JEWS. Some members of the Episcopal board of missions favor the raising of a fund of $1,000,000 for the purpose of converting the Jews, "because they are losing faith in Judalism and becoming atheistic. This move brought a quick retort from many of the rabbis, three of whom we quote: "Attempts to 'convert' the Jew have never been successful," said Rabbi Joseph Stolz of Isiah Temple, "and the增强ed synagogues refuse the charge that the American Jew is straying from his faith." Rabbi Stolz said that reports that the Episcopal Church might be induced to appropriate large sums for Christianizing the Jew were too ridiculous to discuss. Rabbi Abraham Hirschberg of Temple Sholom declared that Judaism was stronger than it had ever been and that the American Jew was one of its greatest factors. In Europe they have had for hundreds of years, a great way of "converting" the Jews by surrounding the ghetto and murdering men, women and children. In Hungary, recently, hundreds of Jews have professed Christianity to save the lives of themselves and families, but all of the certificates of baptism were overprinted in red, "Not good in case of pogroms (massacres)." The Jews of the United States will not rush to Christianity because they know that American Christians would then segregate them and compel them to ride in jim-crow cars and lynch them just as they have their colored brethren. COLORED COLONIAL8. Many Colored Men in the American War for Independence. The employment of colored men became a subject of much importance at an early stage of the American War of Independence. The British naturally regarded slavery as an element of weakness in the condition of the colonies, in which the slaves were numerous, and laid their plans to gain power and induce them to take up arms against their masters by promising them liberty on this condition. The situation was looked upon by the public men of the colonies as alarming, and several of them urged the Congress to adopt the policy of emancipation. But while the general public had emancipation was defeated the exigencies of the colonies again and again brought up the practical one of employment for colored men, whether bond or free. Only Freemen Wanted in Army. In May, 1775, Hancock and Warren's committee of safety introduced a following formal resolution: "Resolving that the colonies should commit, as the contest now between Great Britain and the colonies respects the liberties and privileges of the latter, which the colonies are determined to maintain, that the admission of any person as a soldier into the army now raising, but only such persons as are competent with the principles that are to be reported and reflect dishonor on these colonies, and that no slaves be admitted into this army upon any consideration whatever." Washington took command of the army around Boston on July 3, 1775. The recruiting officers from his headquarters bridge prohibited the enlistment of any "negro." It may also be noticed that they were forbidden to enlist 'S FOULEST BLOT.' is pained every day's report with which earth is filled. It's obdurate heart. n: the natural bond ered as the flax the touch of fire. tity of a skin n: and having power for such a worthy cause as his lawful prey "any person who is not an American born, unless such person has a wife and family and is a settled person in this country." Many Colored Men Enrolled. Notwithstanding all this, the fact remains, according to Bancroft, that "the roll of the army at Cambridge had, from its first formation, borne the names of men of color." Free colored men stood in the ranks by the side of white men. In the beginning provincial army, and entered the provincial army, and then like others, were retained in the service after the troops were adopted by the continent." A committee on conference, consisting of Dr. Franklin, Benjamin Harrison and Thomas Lynch, met at Cambridge, October 18, 1775, with the governor of Connecticut and Rhode Island and the council of Massachusetts Bay, to confer with Gen. Washington, and advise a method for renovating the army. On the 23rd of October the groes to be excluded from the new enlistment, especially such as are required, were thought improper by the council of officers. It was agreed that they be rejected altogether. In general orders, issued November 12, 1776, Washington says: "Neither negroes, boys unable to bear arms, nor old men unfit to endure the fatigue of the campaign are to be enlisted." Permitted Theirs Enlistment Washington, however, in the last days of the year, under representations to him that the free colored men who had been much dissatisfied at being discarded and fearing that they might seek employment in the British army, took responsibility to depart from the reservation, respite and gave license for their being enlisted. Washington promised that if there was any objection on the part of Congress he would discontinue the enlisting of colored men, but, on January 1776, Congress determined "that fully the army at Cambridge may be adapted therein but no others." The entire enlistment changed when, in 1779 the South began to be invaded. South Carolina, especially, was unable to make any effectual efforts with militia, by reason of the great proportion of citizens necessary to remain at home to prey against the enemies among the colored men and their allies, the enemy, who were assiduous in their efforts to excite both revolt and deserts. The result was that in all the Southern states the legislatures passed resolutions to enlist the colored men, and the colored patriots of the Revolution as much entitled as their white brethren, and to force them to fight they fought the common enemy whether they were bondmen or freemen. It has never been possible to give an exact statement as to the colored men who served in the Revolution, and they were generally mixed in regiments and not calculated separately. KILLING HAITIANS A Marine Sport, Writer Asserts. New York—How American marines, largely made up of and offended by Southerners, opened fire with machine guns from airplanes upon defenseless Haitian villages, killing men, women and children in the open market places; how natives were slain for these same Southern elements among these same Southern elements; an ancient covert system of enforced labor was revived and ruthlessly executed, increasing, through retaliation, the banditry in Haiti and Santo Domingo, was told by Harry A. Franck, the noted traveler and authority on Haiti land issues. Mr. Franck was in Haiti during the year on a tour of the Caribbean for the Century Magazine. The natives were armed largely with obsolete and useless firearms, some even with scythes, according to Mr. Franck, and it is to this fact reason than to the boasted manksmanship of the nation that he attributes the deaths of 2,000 blacks and of only twelve whites. Mr. Frank blames Secretary Daniels and President Wilson for failing to control the situation in the black republic or to take steps to change the prevailing low value placed on the lives of the natives by the forces of "I do not know these things of my own knowledge," said Mr. Frank "But I heard of them from many reliable sources, including sources friendly to the Americans, and I am certain in my own mind that they are true." While some killing was necessary, a good deal of it was uncalled for. One of the factors which I found responsible for conditions was that the marines stationed there were composed very largely of young Southerners, who looked down on the Haitian men, who are nearly 100 per cent black and the very cheaply. There was also a great dominance of officers from the South "I found many earnest young Southern officers, who were undoubtedly doing their duty to the best of their ability, but they took a harsh view of their duty and placed too small a value on the lives of black people. Further there was a hoodium element of young men among the enlisted men who skipped the blacks for sport. These were the men who did not get into the great war and were anxious to have military feats to their credit." GILLESLETS. Every man makes his own luck. Seasonable is always good weather. Man can rule, but God can overrule. Nothing in this world is good enough. The Bible has a message for every occasion. Each ideal family is presided over by a priest and priestess. Stagnation in the moral, intellectual or physical life, means decay. When you are tempted to criticise others, turn your guns on yourself. Regular family meals and regular family worship would solve many family problems. Good morning, Mr. Blank, how are you! Oh, fine thank you, fine. That is right, Mr. Blank, there is no money in anything else. The best salesmanship is the art of leading the people to buy what you want, buy; and, what they will always be glad, afterwards, that they did buy. SAINT PAUL EVERYWOMAN PROGRESSIVE COUNCIL. Presents "The Deacon's Awakening," a playlet from "The Crisis." Viewed from every angle the presentation last Saturday night, by Everywoman Progressive Council, at Union Hall, of "The Deacon's Awakening," a playlet from the Crisis, augmented by Mrs. W. T. Francis, proved to be a most auspicious opening of the New Year, 1921. W. T. was comfortably filled when the performance began, owing to the "Be On Time" advocated by the Council. The characters of cast were sustained by: Mesdames W. T. Francis, Bessie M. F. McGavock, E. Craig; Misses E. Gillard, K. Tandy, L. James; Messers W. T. Francis and C. H. Millers; hypothetical members of Council, commissioned by most prominent colored women of the country were represented by: Mesdames A. W. Jordan, W. G. Wood, Sam'l Wright, Natalie Ervin, C. E. James, W. W. James, Horace Henderson, W. B. Tandy, Nannette Jones, W. B. Tandy, Sharpe, B. Cook, W. B. Elliott, M. Musa, Lizzie J. Dyer, Amy Hall, Birdie High, Kelly Turner, O. C. Hall, W. V. Woward, Graft Bush, Gladys James, Eleanora Smith, Jessie Alexander, Lula Chapman, Mary Carter, Leante Scott, Ela Smith, Julia Billups, Nelle Seay; Miss Charlotte Gilman. A pleasing feature was the singing of four Follksongs and the Everywoman Campaign song, "Mr. Harding." Another striking feature was the presentation of the Copley Print of the 72nd Mass. Regiment by Mrs. W. T. Francis and a description of the picture by Miss Charlotte Gillard. The picture is a gift of the Council to Frederick Douglas Memorial University's Club Home at Washington, D.C. After the program the floor was cleared and dancing was indulged until midnight to the dulce strain of Moore's Cincinnati Orchestra. The officers of the Council are: Mrs. Francis, president; Mrs. Edward B. secretary; Mrs. Samuel Wright, whom the credit for the success of the richer the affair is mainly due. LESSONS FROM THE BIRDS: The crowns are supposed to be wise old guys. "Said one old crow into his mate: 'What shall we do for hash to eat?' Put him on a train. His old fellow had an eye to business, realized the responsibilities of family support that rested upon him and was going to make good. "A crow sat on a railroad track, Pushing his teeth with a carpet tack." We naturally think that he was a lazy, shiftless, improvident guy, and that he never amounted to anything. Probably he never had a savings bank account in his life, and when he died, very likely his friends had to take a collection to bury him. Some crowns are not very wise after all. Some of the birds are the busiest people in town. Mr. and Mrs. Bird go south for the winter and come back in the spring and find their last house to demolished, no home to go to, the house demolished, no home to go in idleness and improvidence and over their loss. On the contrary they keep smiling and sing their sweetest songs and work like Troians, and a new house is built and a growing family is provided for; and a family really comes, Mrs. Bird stays at her home and takes are of them, and Mr. Bird gets out and hunts for food. DUNN-WARE Mr. Howard Dunn and Miss Viola Ware were united in marriage Tuesday evening, Dec. 14, 1920, at 8:30 o'clock, at the home of Rev. Scott, pastor of Grant Memorial Church, Chicago, Ill. The newlyweds left the same evening on their bridal tour which included Gary, Ind.; Edwardsville, Ill.; St. Louis, Kansas City, Mo., and St. Paul, Minn. In St. Paul Mr. and Mrs. Dunn were the guests of the bride's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ware, 89 Winnipeg St. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn were the guests of honor at a Christmas dinner party given by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ware. Other guests were: Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ashworth and daughter, and their A. Ashworth, Phillips; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Witten and their son and daughter; Messrs. Frank and Dennis Ware. The Christmas colors were used in the house and table decorations, and the Christmas spirit prevailed. The occasion was a delightful one for all present; music was furnished the evening by Mrs. Dunn and Miss. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn left Monday, Dec. 27, for Chicago and will be at home to their friends at 4743 Champlain Ave. NATL. GRAND LODGE, U. B. F. To whom this may come, greeting: "This is to certify the Grand Master of the United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of Mysterious Ten and Juveniles of the World, have this day appointed George W. Stewart, of St. Paul, Minn., as a man whom the National Grand Lodge deeds worthy to organize a club of men to be organized into a lodge of United Brothers of Friendship. The said George W. Minn. to take the charge of the city of St. Paul, Minn. to be undisturbed in his work within the corporate limits of the city above cautioned, and to continue until he has completed the work of said organization. Doe in my office at the city of Peoria, county of Peoria, in the state of Illinois. Signed, sealed and approved by: Henry W. Jameson. National Grand Master. Any person desiring to join the club should apply to Geo. W. Stewart, 236 Rondo street. Deposits received on or before Jan. 10th, draw six months interest July 1st for $1 and per annum. Sums of $1 and per annum. State Savings Bank, 53rd, Ft. 4th DR. HILLI MAN THE TAXES The Florsheim SHOE YOU can't afford poor shoes today they cost too much. So pay a little more and get a pair of Florsheims; get a shoe with style, fit, comfort and character, which costs much less per year. We can fit both taste and feet with Florsheims. Consider the wear, not the price per pair. ANLEY SHOE CO. 421 ROBERT ST., ST. PAUL STANLEY SHOE CO. 421 ROBERT ST., ST. PAUL ```markdown ``` Reliable LIABILITY has a popular exponent in R-B Cigars. The imported Sumatra wrapper, full-flat-long-leaf filler of the foil protectedible is still of the same reliableness that first challenged public and the original distributing sys-sures you a perfect cigar every-this unusual cigar today. You'lliate the meaning of a square deal RELIABILITY has a popular exponent in R·B Cigars. The imported Sumatra wrapper, full-flavored, long-leaf filler of the foil protected Invincible is still of the same reliable goodness that first challenged public taste; and the original distributing system insures you a perfect cigar everywhere. Try this unusual cigar today. You'll appreciate the meaning of a square deal policy. R. BIRNBERG & SONS 26 W. 3rd St. ST. PAUL, MINN. INVINCIBLES rapped for Your Protection TRADE MARK REC. SNOWFLAKE FLOUR STATE BAKING CO. ST. PAUL I POUND That crispy crusted SNOWFLAKE bread. Baked like mother's— four loaves in a pan. Once you try You'll always buy SNOWFLAKE BREAD ASK YOUR GROCER WEEK'S RECORD OF HAPPENINGS IN MINNESOTA'S CAPITOL. The "Saintly City" and Saintly City reeks-Neway items of social, Religious, Political and General Matters Among the People. SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1921 All newspapers now-a-days have the type for their reading matter set on setting machines. The cost used to be from 75 cents to $1.00 per hour for this work. Now the price has been raised to FOUR DOLLARS per hour. Just think of that when you wish something published as we must pay at that rate for every line set. Bear in mind that all social articles published, occupying more than Four Lines, must be paid for. Telephone this office, Cedar 5649, and arrange for the same. Mr. Charles Allen is very ill at the City hospital. Mrs. Mae L. Graves left Tuesday for Chicago on a business trip. Mrs. B. R. Durant, pioneer citizen and veteran barber of St. Paul is quite ill. Mrs. J. S. Sparks, 633 W. Central Ave. has returned from a visit to Chicago and Cincinnati. Mrs. Bessie Lucas, 642 Rondo St., entertained the Handicraft Art club at luncheon on Thursday. If you need any painting, paper-hanging, interior decorating or pipe fitting, call C. H. Crane, Dale 9334. Mrs. Oliver Taylor, 832 Lawson St., gave a theater party on Tuesday in honor of Mrs. B. Cowden of Chicago. Cedar 508 Phones Garfield 1508 Res.: 678 St. Anthony Ave. Tel. Dale 2347 T. H. LYLES PIONEER UNDERTAKING AND EMBALMING CO. GEORGE W. STEWART, PRES. JOSEPH E. JOHNSON, SCOT MRS. T. H. LYLES, TRAS. Twin City Calls Answered Day or Night Lady Assistant 150 W. Fourth St. ST. PAUL FOR RENT—Nice furnished room for rent for man and wife. Apply at 569 Rondo street. Tel. Dale 0872. The D. O. Z. Club has issued invitations for a dancing party at Union Hall. Friday evening, Jan. 21. FOR RENT — Five light, airy unfurnished rooms; newly decorated and remodeled; 494 Rice, Phone Garfield 3091. At the newly organized Council of Minute Women, Mrs. W. R. Hardy was one of ten selected as the committee. Mr. and Mrs. England held a very pleasant family reunion Wednesday evening at their home on St. Anthony Ave. Information has been received from Chicago that Mrs. Addie Minor-Ridley died there yesterday morning, after a short illness. F. B. SIMPSON GEO. W. WILLS Tel. Dale 1914 Tel. Dale 2541 Office Phones: Cedar 1024 Tri-State 24 240 SIMPSON & WILLS Undertakers, Funeral Directors and Embalmers Calls "Answered Promptly Day or Night Lady Assistant When Desired Office and Chapel 234 WEST FOURTH ST. ST. PAUL Mrs. James Fraction and baby of Duluth, who were the guest of her mother, Mrs. Q. Hicks, have returned to their home. A very acceptable New Year gift. for THE APPEAL MAN will be for those who owe for subscriptions to call and pay up. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Adams entertained a company of friends Monday evening. The occasion being Mr. Adams' birthday. Mr. O. C. Hall, 723 St. Anthony Ave., was host at dinner on Thursday night to the members of the T. S. T. C. club. Mr. J. Homer Goins has been appointed as a member of the police force, has gone on duty and looks fine in his uniform. Mrs. Rose Stewart of Chicago, who was the guest of Mrs. W. B. Tandy, 593 Iglehart Ave., returned to her home last Thursday. Sunday Mrs. Wm. Martin, 755 Rondo street, gave a six-course dinner for Mrs. B. Cowden of Chicago. Covers were laid for ten. A good New Years resolution: "Resolved that I will go to the State Savings Band each payday and add at least 10% of my pay to a savings account Savings earn interest. Mrs. W. S. Archer, 493 Carroll Ave, entertained at cards on last Saturday afternoon, complimentary to Mrs. B. Cowden of Chicago. Mrs. James Roberts, 978 St. Anthony Ave., gave a progressive whist party on Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. B. Cowden of Chicago. FOR RENT—Six-room house, furnished, $35 per month to the right party. Apply to I. A. Gross, 412 Carrall Ave. Tel. Dale 3316. DON'T FAIL TO HEAR WM. M. TROTTER AT PILGRIM BAPSTEH CHURCH, TUESDAY EVENING, JAN. 11, 1921. ADMISSION FREE. Mrs. Geo. Mundell entertained a large number of geests at Union Hall, Thursday evening of last week, for Mrs. B. Cowden of Chicago. When you wish to write a letter home, you can get paper and envelopes FREE at the "Gentlemen's Resort," cor. St. Anthony and Kent. Readers will, doubtless, notice that Messrs. H. W. and C. A. Schuck have some desirable homes for sale. See their advertisement elsewhere. PIONEER LODGE NO. 1, F. AND A. M. meets first and third Monday in each of the University School of Aviation and Kent Streets, at $9.00 m. J. H. Dillingham, W. M. w. W. S. Archer, Seyc, 493 Carroll Ave. Mrs. F. L. Brown, 408 Cathedral Place, was hostess to a number of friends on Thursday in honor of Mrs. B. Cowden, guest of Mrs. M. A. Johnson. FOR RENT—Three nice furnished rooms for rent, railroad men preferred, near depot, telephone service. 192 E. 7th street; Tel. Cedar 4691, Thos. Lewis. A number of friends assembled at the home of Dr. and Mrs. V. D. Turner, 386 St. Albans st. on New Year's Eve to observe the arrival of the New Year. The D. & S. Car Employees' Union has opened an office at 408 Court Block, where the general chairman, Mr. G. C. Shannon, can be found during office hours. Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Mason, 1045 Cross avenue, entertained a large number of guests at a very enjoyable house party for Mrs. B. Cowden of Chicago. The N. A. C. A. P. Forum will meet tomorrow at Pilgrim - on-the-Hill at 4 p. m. Miss Catherine Dane of the public library will speak on "References and Books." HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH No. 553, G. U. O. F., meets the third Monday in each month at Union Hall, corner of four streets at 89 G. F. Mrs. Lella Harris, Mrs. G. F. Mrs. Carrie E. Lindsay, W. R., 918 Wood-bridge street. Ladies who desire anything in the line of hair work, will do well to call on Mrs. Lizzie Talbert Aven. No. 100 Park Place and Summit Ave. Prices reasonable and satisfaction guaranteed. NOTICE-For Madam C. J. Walker's Method of Hair Culture, for Ladies; also Wavo for men. Apply to Miss Zilda Hightower, Resident Work, 668 St. Anthony Ave., Tel. Dale 3492. Tuesday Mrs. B. Cowden was guest of honor at a buffet luncheon given by Mrs. G. Harvey, 370 St. Albans St. A special feature was a contest. Prizes were won by Mesdames Cowden and W. Pettit. Mr. and Mrs. G. Ferguson, 320 W. Central Ave., entertained at an informal dinner Sunday for Mrs. Charlotte Patterson and her nephew, Mr. Clarence Adams, who is here from the East visiting her. Mr. Peavey Johnson entertained informally twenty-five of the young social set at his residence, 526 St. Anthony avenue, Sunday evening. A musical program was rendered and light refreshments were served. If your shoes need repairing take them to the SHOE REPAIR SHOP, 347 Farrington, where they will be fixed right. Work called for and delivered. Shoes for sale. Villard Frazier, Prop. Tel. Forest 7427. Mme. Wilson, our milliner; 425 University Ave., has sold her millinery shop to Mrs. F. Erickson, who will continue to conduct the business at the same location and solicits the patronage of all old and new customers. Wholesale prices for woolens have been so reduced lately that K. D. Miller, the tailor, 429 University avenue, has cut his prices to the quick for made-to-order suits and overcoats. Call to see him before placing your order elsewhere. Editor and Mrs. J. Q. Adams, 527 St. Anthony Ave., on last Sunday entertained at dinner, Dr.H.L Jones, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Stokes, Mr. and Mrs. M. K.McKnight and Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Gibbs, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Gibbs of Minneapolis. Mrs. Bettie Jones, 483 Charles St., entertained Monday afternoon at a 2:00 o'clock luncheon in honor of Mrs. B. C. Cowden of Chicago and Mrs. Antoinette L. Crafton; covers were laid for 18. The affair was very delightful. Mrs. Emma Bush and daughter, Mrs. Maudie Bridgforth, left Thursday morning for Chicago, having been called there by wire on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Mary Johnson, mother of Mrs. Bush, who is not expected to live. A smile and 50 cents will admit you to the grand INSTALLATION BALL, to be given by Ames Lodge 106, Elks, at Ames Hall, 6th Ave. N. and Lyndale, Minneapolis, Monday evening, Jan. 24. Go over, a good time awaits you. Dr. H. M. Green of Knoxville, Tenn., will come to St. Paul next week to attend the medical conference here at that time, and during his stay in the city will be the guest of his former classmate, Dr. V. D. Turner. Hon. William Munroe Trotter, of Boston, Mass. Editor of The Guardian, who will deliver an address at Pilgrim Baptist Church next Tuesday night, will be the guest of Editor J. Q. Adams during his stay in the city. The pool tournament that was held at the Gentlemen's Resort, corner St. Anthony and Kenk. Dec. 27-28, proved to be quite interesting to large crowds each evening. The prize, handsome billiard cue was awarded to Mr. J. Thomas, the winner of the contest. At a recent meeting of the Welfare League, Mrs. C. L. Atwood, one of the Minnesota delegates, speaking of the great international women's meeting at Christiana Norway, said that Mrs. Mary B. Talbert was one of the four great women that were present. Friday of last week, Mesdames Q. Hicks and E. W. Lindsay entertained 28 guests at Mrs. Hicks' residence, 983 Rondo St., for Mrs. B. Cowden, of Chicago. Prizes were won by Mesdames F. L. Brown, H. Craig, W. Pettit and Mrs. Cowden received a guest prize. There will be a U. S. civil service examination in St. Paul, on Jan. 15 for railway mail clerks; the salary paid is $1,600 per year to start with, and a travel allowance of $2 per day while clerks are on duty away from their designated headquarters. Young men should take notice of this. After several weeks of reconstruction, rearrangement and redecoration R. N. Travis' hotel, cafe and poolroom, 40 E. Third街, will be open to the public today. Quite a change has been made in the lower floor that will doubtless be appreciated by the many patrons. Go and see for yourself. Mr. J. H. Lawson, proprietor of the tailor-shop, 321 Jackson street, has been appointed custodian of the Fletcher property, occupying the entire west side of Jackson street, between Third and Fourth streets. He has charge of the rent collections, hiring of employees, management of the property, etc. The "Class of 1916" put over a very delightful affair at Union Hall on New Year's Eve night. There was dancing until midnight when the hall was turned into "Oak Park Garden," with Mme. Gladys Lewis Clay of Chicago as entertainer. The hall was packed and fun was fast and furious. Everybody had a good time. Don't fail to attend the Continuous Vaudeville Show, featuring the Minneapolis Jazz Hounds, Toots the light foot and Hezekiah the monologist, at Union Hall on Monday evening, February 14, 1921, under the auspices of Queen of Sheba Amusement Co. The show starts at 8:30 p. m. led by the Jazz Hounds. Come masked if you like and have a good time. Music by Abbey's Syncopaced Orchestra. Admission 50 cents. Beginning January 15 motion picture matinees for children will be held at the St. Paul Institute Building, 4th street front of the Auditorium. These matinees will be free to the children of St. Paul and will begin promptly at 2:30 each Saturday afternoon. Jan. 15th, Fish Series; Jan. 22nd, Deep Sea Series; Jan. 29th, Birds. These pictures are educational in character, and children who can do so should see them. One of the leading and most noval events of the New Year, will be the BIG RED APPLE BALL to be given on Thursday night, Jan. 13, 1921, by Frederick Douglass Lodge No. 9005, G. U. O. O. F., at Union Hall. A BIG RED APPLE will be presented to each one that enters the hall, and in one of the apples there will be a $2.50 gold piece embedded that will be a prize for the finder. Go and try your luck, you are sure to get an apple and sure to have a good time. The Peoples Restaurant, located at 527 St. Peter street, near the corner of 10th, F. Ware and George Christ, proprietors, after successful operation for several months, has changed proprietors. George Christ's interest has been purchased by Mr. J. W. Ware and hereafter this popular provender palace will be under the management of the Ware Brothers. This restaurant has a splendid location and under the new management there is every reason to believe it will become more popular than ever. "Satisfactory service" will be the slogan. The people generally, who were here at the time, will remember the visit of William Munroe Trotter, of Boston, Mass., Editor of The Guardian, who spoke at St. James A. M. E. Church Friday evening, Jan. 8, 1914, on outrageous incident at the White House. He created quite a furore at that time. Since then he has been very much interested in many things of which we all know more or less. Mr. Trotter, who was St. Paul Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1921, and will talk about many things in which he played a part since his first visit here. Everybody should go to hear him at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Cedar and Summit Ave., Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1921. Admission free. Messrs. Wendell Gibbs and Everett Roberts of Minneapolis gave a progressive dinner party on New Year's Eve. At 30 young people gathered at the home of Mrs. Arthur Hedge at 9:30 P. M., where Miss Bella Taylor, as the charming hostess, served the first two courses of grapefruit with cherries and cream of tomato soup. The party then journeyed to Miss Beatrice Greene's home, where they were served hot coffee, potato salad, rolls, frankfurters, pickles and olives. They then traveled to Miss Kathryn Tandy's, where the fourth course was served, which consisted of ice cream, fancy cookies and cakes. Dancing and games were indulged in at each house. The party lasted until 5:30 A. M., at which time everybody left, wishing everyone a Very Happy New Year. Those present were: Messrs. Wendell Gibbs, Mark Gibbs, Peavey Johnson, Roscoe Crump, Wallace Rodney, James Henley, James Stevens, Everett Roberts, Fred Inge, Paul Crane' Reginald Johnson, Harold Parker, Theodore Inge, Earl Weber and Lyle Jackson. Misses Dorothea Farr, Beatrice Greene, Georgia Miller, Sadie Johnson, Helen Johnson. Bella Taylor, Mildred Kemp, Gladys Kemp, Lucille Elliott. Katrina Trynn, Aileen Harris, Francis Smith, Marvel Jackson, and Mrs. Morris Gibbs. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank those who responded to my call when I was in deepest dispair on account of the death of my husband, Nathan Smith, who departed this life Dec. 18, 1920, viz: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. England, Mrs. J. A. Hanley, Mrs. Mary Brewing; Messrs. Wm. Martin, W. S. Archer, Louis Terrell and Rev. J. S. Strong. Also Household of Ruth No. 553, G. U. O. O. O. F. and Pioneer Lodge No. 1, F. I, and A. M. for floral tributes. The Fifteenth Semi-Annual meeting of the Minnesota Federation of Colored Women's Clubs will be held at Memorial Baptist Church, Rice and Fuller streets on Tuesday, Feb. 8. There will be two sessions, afternoon and evening. An excellent program is being arranged. Mrs. Ethel Maxwell, Press. Mrs. R. D. Wiley, Press Agent Something New and Novel WILL BE GIVEN BY FREDERICK DOUGLASS LODGE NUMBER 9005 A Big Red Apple will be presented to each person entering the hall and in one of the apples a $2.50 gold piece will be embedded, that will belong to the finder. Come out and try your luck. EVERYBODYINVITED WM. MONROE TROTTER Corresponding Secretary of the National Independent Equal Rights League Mr. Trotter told an interesting story when he visited the Twin Cities in 1914 and has a much more interesting one to tell now. Everybody should go and hear him. It Pays to Save Save for a Purpose Listen!—It will surely be a Happy New Year for you if you start right now to save a part of every pay-check. Will you? Money Banked by Jan. 10th Will Earn Three Months' Interest April 1st at 4% Let us serve you! Northern Savings Bank The Home for Savings. Robert, at Seventh, Saint Paul. THE LONDONER W. M. 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