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WALTON SEEKING FUNDS FOR FIGHT Sell Your Goods by telling the buying public all about them in the most popular column in the paper--the classified ad section In The Appeal VOL. 39 NO. 40 WALT SLAVE GIRL FREE; ITALIAN PLANTER FLAYED BY COURT Efforts to Take Girl Back To Louisiana Balked by Judge Girl Tells How White Farmer Held Her Slave in the South After denouncing the "invisible influences attempting to take a 22-year old colored girl from the protection of the courts of the North to a state of slavery in the South," Judge Joseph B. David yesterday dismissed charges of robbery against Marie Armstead; purported "slave girl" from Louisiana, and discharging her from custody. The court hearing, marked by battles between Chicago attorneys and those from the South, was for the purpose of reviewing charges that the girl had stolen a diamond ring from Joseph Graciano, wealthy Italian planter of Hammond, La. She was arrested in Chicago several days ago Judge Probes Both Sides. Graciano and four attorneys appeared before Judge David to offer evidence in support of their plea for extradition. Immediately the court began an investigation of both sides of the case—the charges that the girl was a thief, and her story that she did not steal the ring, but fled North after escaping from the Graciano plantation, where she was a "slave." Miss Armstead testified she was given the ring by Graciano two years ago. She said she had gone to work for Mrs. Graciano as a servant, but after a few months was not permitted to leave. On one occasion she ran away and two days later Graciano took her back to the plantation, she said. Girl Shows Bullet Wounds. "One night he shot me when I attempted to run away," she told Judge David, displaying the scars of bullet wounds in her breast. "Finally I got away and took the first train to the North. As I stepped from the train in Chicago I was arrested." Graciano testified the girl was employed by him, but denied he had ever used compulsion to keep her in custody. He admitted shooing her, but said this was purely accidental, but it fact you want her back because you have been instructed by the Ku Klux Klan that she might tell what she knew up here?" asked the court. "I know nothing about the klan," was the reply. Lawyers Tilt Over Klan. Attorney Robert McKee of Hammond, La., was questioned by Assistant State's Attorney Milton D. Smith. "You are a member of the klan, are you not?" he was asked. "No." "As a klansman," continued Mr. Smith, "you are under orders to bring back this girl at any cost, are you not." "I am employed to prosecute her and send her to prison for the crime—" "You mean to a pot of tar and a pile of feathers," broke in the prosecutor. White Men Deport Colored Workers (Crusader Service.) Spruce Pine, N. C., Oct. 4.—With an alleged attack upon a white woman by an escaped colored convict as their excuse, a mob of white business men and riff raff of this town today was rounding up, ala Cauffel, all colored men employed in Spruce Pine and the neighborhood and deporting them on freight trains. Later in the day, after most of the males had been rounded up, there were several outrages on colored women by groups of white men. Tobacco Farmers Ask Recognition Baltimore, Md., Oct. 4.—Representation upon the board of directors of the Tobacco Growers' association has been asked for by colored farmers of Southern Maryland, who grow and market most of the tobacco produced in the State. It is believed that this representation is needed to insure their protection in the grading and price-fixing, in which important matters they have no voce at the present time. Society Scandal Rocks New York City; Prominent Colored Physician Arrested SPECIAL BRANCH OF CHEST ORGANIZED Chairman Assures Co-operation of Churches and The Community Chest's division G is organized completely for the campaign October 15 to 22. This is a special campaign organization in charge of the solicitation of the colored folk of the city. S. Ed Hall, division chairman, has recruited 30 workers, has listed all of his solicitation prospects and has divided territory of the city and apportioned it to the various working teams in his organization. For the most part, solicitation of the colored folk of the city will be confined to the churches and to a house-to-house canvas, Mr. Hall indicated. In some special instances the smaller business establishments of the colored folk will be solicited by special teams. Full co-operation of the colored churches and lodges has been assured. Pastors will call their congregation's attention to the needs of the Community Chest and the public's responsibility of supporting its 53 agencies. Sunday, October 7, those who will speak in the interest of the Chest drive are: Elmer A. Carter at St. James church; Atty, G. W. Hamilton, Jr.; at Zion Presbyterian church; Mrs. Aimee Hall at Pilgrim Baptist church; Atty, W. T. Francis at Camphor M. E. church; O. C. Hall at Bethel A. M. E. church, and Rev. D. M. Jordan at Memorial Baptist church. A special Community Chest Sunday in all the colored churches is planned for Sunday, October 14, just before the campaign. Colored folk have an added and special interest in the success of the Community Chest this year, Mr. Hall points out, because of the inclusion of the St. Paul branch of the National Urban League in Chest participation. This organization will conduct a city-wire survey of social conditions and industrial opportunities among the colored folk, to secure a better understanding and relation between the colored and the rest of the St. Paul Business League will also take an active part in the Chest drive. At a meeting held last week Owen Howell, president of the league, appointed the following committee to assist in the drive: F. D. McCracken, W. J. Utley, Ernest Starks, John Walton, G. W. Wills, Dr. J. R. French, J. Q. Adams, Clinton Minor J. H. Webb and A. P. Rhodes. "Shuffle-Along" Company To Be Guests at Dances Plans to entertain the "Shuffle-Along" company which is scheduled to appear at the Metropolitan theater in Minneapolis commencing Sunday, October 14, and at the Metropolitan theater in St. Paul commencing Sunday, October 21, have been completed. Various sorts of entertainment are on foot but the most talked of in the Twin City is the Banquet De Luxe to be given at the Arcadia Dancing Palace, Minneapolis, Monday evening, October 15, and the Universal Prom to be given at the Lexington Dancing Palace, Minneapolis, October 20, all parties have been spared to make these two affairs par-excellent. Every member of the company will be present on each occasion. Come out and meet our best performers and hear the wonderful music. Wins $10,000 Bet by Shooting Big Wolf Brooklyn, N. Y.--Although he traveled 2,000 miles, 300 of them on snowshoes, lost fifty pounds in weight, froze two fingers, fell over a precipice into a snow bank, lived three days on one muskrat and got lost in a Canadian blizzard, Capt. Frank Doudera, big game hunter, is happy, for he won $10,000 by finally shooting a big timber wolf on a wager. In a friendly chat Doudera said he thought he could shoot a wolf. City Marshal John Cole, who was read up on wolfing and knew that most of them are killed by traps or poison and seldom by a gun, bet $1,000 that Doudera could not shoot a wolf in five weeks of hunting. Others chipped in until the pot was $10,000. Doudera trailed wolves for four weeks and saw hundreds of pelts turned in by trappers, but shot none. Just when he was ready to despair a wolf stopped to kill a rabbit and Doudera made his kill. After that it was easy and he shot five others and a bear. The bear's two cubs were sent to the Brooklyn zoo. Minnesota Historical Society THE ST. PAUL AND MIN SEEKING ocks New York City; Physician Arrested THE APPEAL. ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1923 Dr. U. C. Vincent Arrested in Civil Action for $50,000 for Alleged Defamation of Architect Tandy's Wife Character (Special K. N. F. Service.) New York, Oct. 4. In the arrest of Dr. U. Conrad Vincent, a prominent colored physician, with offices at 209 West 135th street, last Thursday, by a deputy sheriff, New York social circles were thrown into a state bordering on hysteria. Dr. Vincent was arrested pursuant to an order issued by Justice Whitaker of the supreme court based upon a complaint and affidavits in which it is alleged that the young physician falsely and maliciously defamed the character of Mrs. Sadie Dorsette Tandy, wife of Major Vertner W. Tandy, a noted architect. Effect Standing. The words Dr. Vincent is alleged in the complaint to have uttered concerning Mrs. Tandy affect not only her standing but the standing of her youthful son, Vertner, Jr. Through her attorney, Henry A. Rucker, Jr., 2313 7th avenue, of the firm of Hawkins and Rucker, Mrs. Tandy has brought suit for $50,000 damages. All of the principals in the case are well known throughout the East and many other parts of the country and before the matter is settled, many of them will have the spotlight turned upon them in open court. Mr. Tandy, husband of the plaintiff, distinguished himself a few years ago when he designed the quarter million dollar home of the 'ate Madame C. J. Walker at Irvingon-on-Hudson. He also drew the design for the 135th branch of the Y. M. C. A. in this city. Interne at Hospital. Dr. Vincent is equally as well known, having attracted considerable attention while he was an interne in Bellevue hospital. He is married. Both Mr. and Mrs. Tandy refused to make any statements when a reporter of the K. N. F. Service approached them with reference to the suit, but referred him to Mr. Rucker, Mrs. Tandy's attorney. Asked to make a statement, Mr. Rucker finally said: "The facts presented to me in this action are the most outrageous I have ever heard of in my experience as a lawyer, and my client will not stop until her name has been cleared and the party of parties responsible have been brought to account under the law. Need Housecleaning "It is well known to every resident of this section that Harlem is badly in need of a general housecleaning in so far as persons inclined to make unwarranted and defamatory statements are concerned, and the law affords ample protection to every innocent victim." Major Tandy, Atty. Rucker stated, will stand by and support his wife in the action brought. Asked if a suit would be started on behalf of Vertner Tandy, Jr., the attorney refused to answer. Kills Self so He Can Do Good in New World New York—Convicted that in the world beyond the grave he could do more good than on earth, Hubert Dewaney, forty, a spiritualist, killed himself in his home here. Devaney was employed as night watchman of Dreamland park, of which his brother, Orris, is manager, and nightly, according to the police, went into a trance and when he came out declared he had talked with spirits. Several times he offered what he said were messages from his brother's deceased sons. Devaney left two letters for his brother, one asking Orris to pay a $1 loan. In the other he said: "If it is true that there is another life waiting for us all beyond the grave in that other world, I am convinced that I can do more good there than here. Good-by and good luck to all." --- German Thieves Steal Knobs. Berlin.-Door-knob thieves are causing Berlin householders much annoyance. Hotels, apartment houses, office buildings and private dwellings are all prey to the searchers for second-hand brass. In one of Berlin's leading hotels all the brass nozzles on the fire hose in the corridors disappeared one night, together with many other brass fixtures. "I'm Taking a Bath" Didn't Halt Police Marion, O.—Cries of "Tm taking a bath," failed to keep police from breaking through a bathroom door at the home of Mrs. Julia Sneckenberger and seizing her on a charge of bootlegging. They are said to have secured considerable "evidence." C. F. Dombaugh was caught as he was making an exit through a window and will also face a bootlegging charge. Effect Standing. APP MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., SATU NG FU ANNUAL BUSINESS EXHIBITION TO BE HELDNOV.22-23-24 Union Hall Is Chosen By Promotion Committee for Annual Exhibition ENTIRE BUILDING SEGURED Style Show, Popularity Contest and Many New Features To be Added Plans have been completed and the date and place have been set for the annual business exhibition of the St. Paul Business League. The date has been set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 22, 23 and 24, and the Union Hall building in its entirety has been secured to house the exhibition. A style show never before witnessed by a Twin City audience will be one of the main features. Double interest will be taken in the popularity contest as twice as many girls will participate this year as did last year. Many new features of interest are being added to the program to increase the interest. Minneapolis has been invited to take part in the exhibition and the demand for booth reservation have been streaming in. Reservations may be made by getting in touch with the committee in charge. GARVEY BEGINS FIGHT FOR FINAL FREEDOM New York, Oct. 1.—Marcus Garvey, U. N. I. A. president, released from the Tombs last Monday under $5,000 bail, $10,000 of which was paid in cash, began his great fight for real freedom here Wednesday, when, with the aid of his lawyers, he began summing up evidence for his appeal. Garvey was sentenced last June to five years in the penitentiary at Attna and to pay a fine of $1,000 and the cost of the trial for using the mails to promote the Black Star Line, an alleged fraudulent concern. Bail was refused at request of Assistant District Attorney N. Natuck, who told Judge Mack that he had evidence to prove that Garvey's followers were arming themselves. The stockholders of the Black Star Line lost nearly $1,000,000. Government accountants examining the books of the corporation found the total assets were $31.42 in cash and less than $250,000 in worthless investments. Flogging in Florida Blamed For Death (Crusader Service.) New York, Oct. 4—William Fetter, 23 years old, of 4338 Barres avenue, the Bronx, died Monday night at Fordham hospital under circumstances which have caused his brother, Frederick Fetter, a member of the fire department, living at the same address, to ask an investigation in the effort to learn whether his brother's death was the result of a flogging which he is said to have received some months ago at the Florida state hospital at Chattahoochee. Before he died, the victim said he believed the injury which caused his death was the result of the flogging. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS IGNORE KLAN THREAT Trenton, N. J., Sept. 28—The colored Knights of Pythias were not run out of the city last Friday. They had been warned by the local Ku Klux Klan that if they paraded through the city streets that the Klan would break up the parade and run the participants out of Trenton. They did not make good on the threat. The convention and parade of the colored people's order were big successes. REFUSED BERTH SUES FOR $25,750 St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 28.—Suit for $25,750 was filed in the Circuit Court yesterday against the Terminal Railroad Association, the Missouri Pacific Railroad and the Pullman company, by Warren R. Waddy, 1325 Webster street. Waddy alleges that on May 24 he was refused a Pullman ticket to Houston, Tex., and was told that the railroads would not assign berths to Negroes traveling south. --- Capitalism Convicted of Infanticide; Reveal System for Infant Mortality MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PEAL SURDAY. OCTOBER 6, 1923 UNDS I Capitalism Convicted Reveal System for Fault Lies With Economic and Industrial System, Coupled With Lack of Tought for Less Fortunate Fellows (Crusader Service.) New York, Oct. 4.—In an editorial entitled "The Price of Poverty," this conservative weekly "The Outlook," interpreting the findings of the Children's Bureau of the United States Department of Labor in its investigation on infant mortality in the city of Baltimore, comes to the conclusion, which radicals long ago reached with as ample facts at their disposal as those now revealed by the Children's Bureau, that "our economic and industrial system, coupled with our lack of thought for our less fortunate fellows, makes us a nation of baby murderers." Says the "Outlook's" editorial in full: "It is a bitter fact that babies who might live out the natural expectancy of human beings and be useful men and women in the world die under one year of age because of poverty. An investigation of the causes of infant mortality in Baltimore, recently completed by the Children's Bureau of the United States Department of Labor, reveals the fact more clearly than it has ever been shown before. Baltimore is the largest city yet studied. In population, the variety of its industries, and the prevailing rate of infant mortality, it is a more typical American city than any of the others thus far studied. Poverty Important Factor "In that city, typical of our urban centers, poverty was found, to be an important factor in infant mortality. Differences in color and nationality rather than poverty, it has often been asserted, are responsible for the high death rate of babies. In the Baltimore investigation these elements were eliminated. With babies only native white mothers under consideration, the facts showed that infant mortality rose as the fathers' wages fell. In the poorest families studied, about one baby in six died within the year. Among the most prosperous families the ratio was one in 26. "The toll that poverty takes of infants is even heavier than the figures of the investigation show. Employment of mothers away from home during pregnancy and during the first year afterward is given as one of the most frequent causes of babies' deaths. This, in the main, is because of poverty. Except from dire necessity, few mothers go out to work during these periods. "It is a sad commentary upon our civilization that this sort of condition exists. In a real sense, the fact convicts our body social of infanticide. Our economic and industrial system, coupled with our lack of thought for our less fortunate fellows, makes us a nation of baby murderers. All that can be said in extenuation is that all other nations are like us. Relief to Come Slowly. "The bringing out of the facts may or may not help to relieve the situation. So far as relief from poverty is concerned, the relief will come slowly if at all. For other demonstrated causes of infant mortality it may commence speedily. Babies of mothers under 20 and of mothers over 35 years of age showed higher mortality than other infants. Intervals of less than two years between births were also shown to result in an increased mortality rate. Unlike poverty, these are matters, measurably within the control of the family. "An interesting fact brought out by the investigation is that two dissimilar groups showed infant mortality rates approximately those of New Zealand, the lowest in the world. One of these groups is foreign-born Jews. The other is native whites of the most liberal means. The highest ratios were found among the colored people, Poles, and the poor native white families." New York's Reserve of Winsome Widows (Lincoln Service.) New York, Oct. 4—The city of New York has 10,238 widowed wards and ranks in first place in this respect among other cities of the country. Washington brings up an ambitious second with 9,051, and is followed in order named by Chicago, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Atlanta, Memphis, St. Louis and Birmingham. The Finest---For You Quality Merchandise from the leading downtown merchants and neighborhood tradesmen may be obtained quickly and easily if you Shop In The Appeal Mrs. A. R. McGill, Guild Presidents, Meets With Charity Sewing Circle The Charity Sewing Circle which met at the home of Mrs. Mattie R. Hicks, 953 Rondo, Monday afternoon, had for its guest Mrs. A. R. McGill, president of the Needle Work Guild and prominent in charity work in the city. Mrs. McGill gave a very interesting talk and in concluding complimented the Circle very highly for the character of work it was doing. Plans were made for a stand at the Hill building for the distribution of garments and the Circle was informed by Mrs. McGill that only new garments would be accepted. Mrs. Morgan Warren tendered her resignation as vice president and by a unanimous vote Mrs. Harry Esters was elected to succeed her. The meeting was indeed a profitable one in every way. Plans were completed for a mask ball to be given at Union Hall on Wednesday evening, October 31. The object of the Charity Sewing Circle is to help the Crispus Attucks Home and to do community social work. The Circle quite willingly agreed to pay the electric light bill of the Attucks Home. Mrs. Naomi Thomas spoke in the interest of the Community Chest and requested a liberal conation which was deferred until the next meeting. Mrs. Walter Plummer of Winnipeg was a visitor. The various organizations were represented by the following women: Mrs. Naomi Thomas, Community Chest; Mrs. Hickson, Kings Daughters Charity Club, and Mrs. Alice Jackson, Union Fraternal Benevolent Association. The following persons joined the club: Mesdames Walter Plummer, Naomi Thomas, Rose Davis, M. J. Gardner and Ella Alice Jackson. The Circle is soliciting new garments and requests all the organizations to respond promptly. Mrs. R. D. Wiley presented a beautiful quilt to the Circle to be raffled off in the near future for the benefit of charity. The receipts of the afternoon were $8.45. Mrs. R. D. Wiley, president. Kington Girls To Stage 2nd Annual Style Show Oct.15 The talk of the Twin Cities is the Kington Girls' semi-annual style show and dance to be held at the South Side Auditorium, Minneapolis, Monday evening, October 15. Thirty models will promenade in costumes furnished through the courtesy of AskinMarine, Clothers. The Shuffle-Along company will be guest guests, view the under the seasonal direction of Mrs. Edith Moore. Included in the program of special features is Mr. Pew, Miss Marion Peebles, Mr. Eddie Davis and his Dixie Quartette, Mrs. Ruth Walker and Mr. Willie Pointer. Moore's concert dance orchestra will furnish the music. Money in Inventions. Many big fortunes have come from small inventions. For instance, a man made a can with a seam just below the top. When the can was to be opened it was necessary only to strike the top and it came off. A Chicago packing house ordered ten millions as an experiment, and the idea worked so well that the inventor made a big fortune. Beauty and the Introduction. "How can you expect any man to believe that there is nothing that matters behind a face as beautiful as Linda's? If you introduce a man to a pretty girl you can see him inventing a soul for her on the spot."—From "The Hopeful Journey," by Beatrice Kean Seymour. The frightful disease, yellow fever, is carried and spread exclusively by a species of mosquito, the stegnoyla, which is the common house 'skeet of the tropics. It is very tiny—so small, indeed, that ordinary wire screens will not keep it out—and strikingly marked—a silvery white lyre-shaped pattern on the thorax, white stripes on the abdomen and legs banded black and white. Floor Wax and Furniture Polish A good floor wax is made by melting a scant half pound of beeswax, set in a pan of hot water. Add gradually, stirring well, a quart of turpentine, and when mixed a half cupful of ammonia. Cover closely the saucepan containing it and set outer vessel of hot water at the back of the stove to heat for ten minutes. Apply warm with a piece of flannel and polish with a rough FIGHT PROCEEDINGS FOR IMPEACHMENT TO BE STARTED SOON Disregarding Election Outcome, Governor Continues Martial Regime COST NOW OVER $40,000 Rather Die by Hand of Assassin than Die the Death of Coward Oklahoma City, Okla., Oct. 4.—A strenuous campaign for funds to finance a "finish fight" on the Ku Klux Klan in Oklahoma was launched today by Gov. J. C. Walton. Declaring that Tuesday's voting, which resulted in adoption of the constitutional amendment designed to permit his impeachment, was a "klan election and a klan vote," as well as illegal, the governor announced martial law would be continued indefinitely in Oklahoma if necessary to subdue the "invisible empire." The governor said the martial law campaign against the klan in Oklahoma had already cost $40,000. opponents of governor claim it has cost several times that amount. Governor's Moves Gov. Walton has made two definite moves to outlaw Tuesday's election. First he filed his proclamation with the secretary of state declaring the election illegal and calling another election on the same issue for December 6. Secondly, he secured a temporary restraining order in district court preventing election commissioners from certifying the results of the election. The governor's enemies, acting on the assumption the election was legal, are taking positive steps toward removing him from office. State legislators held secret caucuses preliminary to calling a special session as soon as possible to start impeachment proceedings. Petition was also filed for a grand jury to investigate the governor's use of secret service agents. Life Threatened "The Klux guns of the nation are now trained on me and I am daily in receipt of treats of assassination, but I had rather die by the hand of an assassin than die the death of a coward," said Gov. Walton today. "In the next 60 days will be fought the most historic political battle in American history since the civil war began." He decided December 6 whether this state and possibly this nation shall be controlled by the Ku Klux Klan." Quiz Colored Woman, Missing Stokes Witness (Crusader Service.) New York, Oct. 4—Mrs. Nellie Rose Miller, colored, described as a "missing witness" in the Grand Jury proceedings conducted in Chicago in connection with the divorce case of W. E. D. Stokes, millionaire, was questioned here yesterday afternoon for an hour in the office of Assistant District Attorney Albert B. Unger. Mrs. Miller, formerly a waitress in the Green Parrot Tearoom at No. 13 East 35th street, where one of the correspondents lived, was met by detectives as she left a train at the Pennsylvania District Attorney Banton had been advised from Chicago that Mrs. Miller had "evaded service" in connection with the investigation. It is said that Mrs. Miller failed to identify the photograph of Mrs. Stokes as the woman who frequently visited the Green Parrot Tea Room. PRETTY GIRL LAWYER DEFENDS COLORED MAN Hackensack, N. J., Oct. 1.—Anna B. Hogan, youthful and attractive, came up from Jersey City to the Hackensack Court House this morning to appear as counsel for Ezal Robertson, colored, who was arraigned before Supreme Court Justice C. W. Parker on a charge of murder. Rob Robertson, a former Little Ferry Brickyard during a fight over a game of craps. Miss Hogan offered a plea not for guilty for her client, and Oct. 8 was the date set for the trial. COUNCIL ORDERS POLICE TO SHOOT TO KILL Lewistown, Iowa, Sept. 27. Because the Ku Klux entered the home of Mrs. Georgia Cross Friday night, city council has ordered police to shoot and kill any person wearing hoods and masks when found molesting citizens and resisting officers. J. Q. Adams .....Editor-in-Chief Roy Wilkins .....Managing Editor Odell D. Smith .....Business Manager Advertising Rates on Application Entered at the Postoffice in St. Paul, Minnesota, as second-class mail matter. June 6, 1885, under Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. ROSENWALD ADMITS JIMCROW ASSOCIATION FAILURE Julius Rosenwald the wealthy Chicago Jew who has given so much to organize segregated Young Men's "Christian" Associations admitted in a recent speech that the jimcrow associations had not "done as much in making the relations between whites and blacks as expected." It is impossible to put a class in an inferior place and expect others to respect the degraded group. It can't be done, yet Rosenwald is offering more money for Jimcrow "Christian" Associations. The Cleveland Gazette says: "The establishment of Chicago's "jim crow" Y. M. C. A. was the greatest cause of that city's segregation. Julius Rosenwald, who contributed $25,000 toward the one Chicago now has, is reported to have made a similar offer—to give another $25,000 providing 75 thousand dollars are again subscribed for another "jim crow" Y. M. C. A. There are always prejudiced and thoughtless white people who will contribute to "jim crow" our people and apparently there are always resigning and other "jim crow" "Negroes" who want jobs or something that stand ready to grab such offers and even lesser ones. Lord, have mercy!" Now comes Lawrence C. Phipps, Colorado's United States senator to "demonstrate his interest in the welfare and progress of the race." And the Denver Star has this to say: "Hon. Lawrence C. Phipps, Colorado's senior United States senator has again demonstrated his interest in the welfare and progress of the Race and a willingness to help any worthy cause, by a substantial contribution of $5,000 to ward the building fund of the new colored Y. M. C. A. "Coming as it does at this time when our hearts and hopes are so signally centered upon the possible realization of a dream of years, i.e. a suitably equipped and adequate Y. M. C. A. home, a place of pride and honor for the race, a place of refinement and Christian influence, the gift of the large-hearted senator becomes far more than a benefaction. "Simultaneously with the announcement of the above gift, comes word that Senator Phipps also made a contribution of $5,000 to the Rocky Mountain Relief Association, an organization having for its object the purchase and erection of a sanitarium for colored tubercular patients. "This organization, which has many of our leading Race men and women at the head, has been working quietly for many months. With the splendid gift of the senator as an incentive, it is now certain that another much-needed institution will soon be ours. "These gifts truly place Mr. Phipps among the country's big men who are willing to aid the efforts of a struggling group and who know men and women by worth only. He has long been a generous contributor to the N. A. A. P. and has consistently supported its principles and the things for which it stands." We echo the sentiments of the Cleveland Gazette and also say, "Lord, have mercy!" THE PAN-AFRICAN CONGRESS Announcement is made that the Pan-African Congress will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, in November by W. E. B. Du Bois who has been chasing this will-o-wisp around for several years when he ought to have been in the U. S. A. looking after the rights of colored Americans. With colored Americans suffering every conceivable kind of injustice right here at home why should the funds of the N. A. A. C. P. be used to promote such a wild scheme as the Lisbon meeting. It is impossible for it to do anything except to stir up trouble in countries where the colored people are better treated than in the U. S. That money ought to be used here at home. Since Du Bois has come out openly as favoring certain kinds of jim-crowism after having devoted his life to the fight for equality, almost anything can be expected of him. AGAINST CLASS WAR One argument against class war which seems to have been overlooked is that it is the foe of prosperity. The fact is that Europe, given over to class war, is tottering toward bankruptcy, and America, where class is not recognized, is bounding toward prosperity. Of course, there may be plenty of other reasons why Europe is in a bad way and America is prosperous. But there is little doubt that the two boys, Class and Calamity, are twin brothers, Class means dividing the country against itself; means distrust, waste and hate. If there is any such thing at all are Americanism it is that spirit that is opposed to class of any kind, which refuses to be dominated by the capitalistic class, or the labor class, or the religious class, or the political class—which refuses, indeed, to recognize any class at all, but insists that in the eyes of the law, even as in the eyes of God, one human being is entitled to the same rights and privileges as another, whether he be Jew or Gentile, black or white, rich or poor. Another "cracker" mayor, down at Tampa, Fla., sentenced a woman of the Race to jail because she referred to a couple of "cracker" policemen without prefexing the word "mister." And still there are those who wonder why our people leave the South There is no power on earth that can stop their emigration. Thank the Lord for that!—Cleveland Gazette. Segregated Politics By William H. Gaston. In this "LAND OF THE FREE, AND HOME OF THE BRAVE, we have Colored Politics, white politics and just politics. We have Lilly White Republicans and plain Republicans, white Democrats, Colored Democrats, and Democrats. The very easiest to distinguish among this lot of politicians is the Colored Republicans and the Colored Democrats. Democrats and Republican constitute the field of political action that circumscribes the entire political ambition of the Colored politicians. By politician, the term is not necessarily applied to those well versed in, and can discuss political issues intelligently; but more generally that class of men that can impress the successful candidate that success has been more or less due to the efforts of some petty job seeker. And this petty job seeker is the colored politician. The white politician seeks to hold or control political positions; the colored politician seeks to hold down a job. And these SPITTOON POLITICIANS have been the source of a great deal of the political grief of the colored people. The vital concern of this class of men is holding down some conspicuous jobs, regardless of its importance; the welfare of the masses too often is of no concern. If they possess three cents worth of influence it is for sale to the highest bidder. The Candidate who is willing to pay their purchase price is the candidate who receives their support. The political quacks have no program. Whatever act the returns from which, adds to their personal gain receives consideration. Spittoon politicians are opposed to any movement that makes for united strength, organized effort. They are always for these conditions that places them in the position of mediators to the boss politician for the rank and file. It assumes the proportion of ridiculousness to see the colored people so distinctly separated during campaigns, and at the same time admonishing them to separate their votes. Is it not pathetic to see a Jim Crow assembly of colored people gathered together for the purpose of listening to the buncome of white candidates? These seekers of office have always been very dear friends of the colored people, they have never been able to see just what the difference is between the colored people and any other people. They always regarded Aunt Carindy and Uncle Corandy as good as any body. And their son Jim was the very best friend they ever had. They were boys together at together and was just the same as brothers, and for that reason every colored person should vote for them. And they remember when a quarter, that had been their last quarter, that had been their first quarter, that it to Old Uncle Ike to get himself some meat and chewing tobacco. (Applause led by the Spittoon-politician). I have often wondered why it was so necessary the colored people should be separated into distinctly colored groups to listen to the rotten balder men and the colorless colored people are distinctly American their vernacular is the language spoken in the United States. The necessity for German, Swedish, Polish, Italian and other organizations is by reason composed of those groups of individuals who do not speak or understand the American language spoken in this country. The need to willingly accept inferior, segregated positions. Too often that usual bugbear, social equality, is used to frighten them from any stand on equal recognition and equal justice. Economic, political civil and social justice are as important as any other people as of any other class; and it should be their endeavor to obtain the same. And they can never expect to obtain these rights under a compromising leadership. Men of principle, men of integrity, men who are comfortable in the position fitted to fill the situation demanding leadership in the line of politicians. Questions of revenue, tariff and taxation while of interest to the colored people, yet they are not the questions of vital concern. Legislation in its ultimate execution is almost distinctly class legislation where ever the colored people are concerned the most the easiest a particle of doubt in this distinction which has extended to courts of justice. The colored politician is not considered a factor. He is never considered worthy to be taken into the party councils. And so long as the colored people permit themselves to be bargained for, bought and sold by the present class of cheap job seeking spitton politicians among their fellow citizens, we must learn to put aside our individual interests where the welfare of the general road is at stake. Flagrant violations of the law are winked at, when it is merely a matter of invasion of the rights of the colored people. We have our Booker T. Washingtons, our Bishop Walters, our Lewis, Napurs, and Vernons of New York, and their writings go brutally and merrily on. The colored people should quit wasting their time assembling themselves for the purpose of listening to the buncose of white candidates for office. They are not trained to be trusted by the white people. And if there is any miscarriage of justice, and fault in the machinery of government, if there is a failure, it is the failure of the white man. No matter how harsh it may sound, the white man is not to be educated, to be trained to manipulate the machinery of government. The white man must learn the fact that the color of the skin does not fit one for an executive position. Ignorance in power is dangerous; there is no reason to believe that the white man is the greatermen to the government than the ignorant man, from the ignorant man, is more likely to hold an executive position than an intelligent colored. All changes in the color of the skin must be brought out through the enlightenment of the white people. And we need capable colored men to carry on a campaign of this kind of enlightenment. For over three hundred years the colored people have been listening to the colorful exhortations from white people telling them how to make of themselves good and useful citizen. It is now time for the colored people to tell the white people just how they should act, in order that they, the colored people, would follow this advice. No one better than the colored man, knows the disadvantage, and curse of being useless; and no one is more handicapped in his efforts to become useful. For dishonesty and lawlessness the colorful exhortations and curse of being useless; and yet on account of their color they are often denied the opportunity of honest useful employment. Billions of dollars both in money and property are lost, stolen, destroyed wasted through the work of dishonest, careless and useless white employees. And yet the intelligent, educated man is more considered as worthy of the opportunity of a white renegade that has completed a prison term. No matter how black with crime and character the white man is chosen over the colored. No matter how ignorant and incomprehensible the white man must be selected. When it comes to a matter of justice and square deal, the colored person is not to be considered. One unjust, foolish idea prevails, "this is a white man's country." No matter how unreasonable, and unjust in the nature it remains, a man is anrant and a fact. These conditions, prevail, economically, politically, socially. We need men of intelligence who are acquainted with these conditions, and possess the ability to point out their detrimental effect upon society. The machinery of government is always in the hands of the white man. Although he may be ignorant unjust incompetent he feels it his duty to rule. The world today feels the weight of dishonesty incompetency and ignorance. It is the responsibility of peoples, the unity of effort to promote good, the brotherhood of man. Let each and all willingly sacrifice their individual welfare upon the alter of the public good. Let us strive to wipe out that worst of all ignorance; race prejudice. The Light of Western Stars A Romance By Zane Grey Illustrations by Irwin Myers SYNOPSIS CHAPTER I - Arriving at the lonely little railroad station of El Cijon, New Mexico, he finds no one to meet her. While in the waiting room a drunk cowboy entwined with her terrified He returns with a priest who goes through some sort of trouble and asks her say "SI". Asking her name and learning she has a shooting scrape outside the room a Mexican is killed. The cowboy lets a priest conduct an examination and then conducts a Madeline Klingsey, friend of her brother. CHAPTER II - Florence welcomes her, learns her story, and dismisses the cowboy. He meets Hammond, Madeline's brother, takes Stewart to task, Madeline exonerates her, and Madeline Stewart, who declares his love, reproaches her or believing he had an affair with her, forms her that he performed the wedding ceremony that night and that when she answered "SI" she became Stewart's wife. CHAPTER XX - Padre Marcos, the priest who figured in the adventure on the train, and the priest who forms her that he performed the wedding ceremony that night and that when she answered "SI" she became Stewart's wife. CHAPTER XXI - Dazed for a time Madeline at last realizes that she loved Stewart and is proud of it. He telegrams Mexico and is to be shot in two days. CHAPTER III.-Alfred, sclon of a family, kindly helped him with his home because of his dissipation. Madeline sees that the West has resigned, and she has disappeared. Her employer, typical western ranchman, Madeline learns Stewart has gone over the border. CHAPTER IV.-Danny Malm, one of Shiloh's friends, has disappeared with some of Stillwell's money. His friends link his name with the girl Bounder. CHAPTER V.-Madeline gets a glimpse of life on a western ranch. CHAPTER VI.-Stewart's horse comes to the ranch with a note on theaddle trail. Madeline helps to buy the animal. With her brother's consent she does so, naming him "Majesty" her own pet nickname. Madeline independently buys a jelly to buy the animal and that of Don Carlos, a Mexican neighbor. CHAPTER VII.-Madeline feels she has found her right place, under the light of the western stars. CHAPTER VIII.-Learning Stewart has known her brother's fondness for him. Madeline visits him and persuades him to come to the ranch as the boss of her coworkers. CHAPTER IX.-Jim Nels, Nick Steele, and "Monty" price are Maledin's chief lacunaes, vaqueurs, who are really guerrillas. Maledin pledges Stewart to see that people are safe. CHAPTER X.-Maledin and Florence, returning home from Alfred's ranch, run into an ambush of vaqueurs. Florence, decoys them away, and Maledin gets home safely but alone. CHAPTER XI.-A raiding guerrilla, Maledin arrives at Lowe's alone. The leader is a man with whom Stewart had served in Mexico. He pleases the girl, arranging for ransom. Maledin finds herself strongly strutred. CHAPTER XII.-Maledin's sister arrives at the ranch, craving excitement. CHAPTER XIII.-For the guests' entertainment a game of golf is arranged. The whole party return at once to the house. He tells Maledin her guests are going on, and urgens them to go up to the mountains out of danger. They decide. CHAPTER XIV.-The guerrillas leave during the night, without making trouble. Maledin and her guests, with the cowboys, go up to the mountains. CHAPTER XV.-Edith Wayne pleads to return to the East, but she refuses. CHAPTER XXII.-Madeline wires information for intervention in Stewart, but receives word that his safety has been arraigned. Madeline sets out, with Link and Nels, for Agus Priesta. There is a door far into the interior and there is no wire or rail connection. The party, in an auto, enters the interior and that seems impossible, but knowing that they must reach the place before sunrise, Madeline Stewart, almost incredible journey, they arrive safely, and in time. CHAPTER XXIII.-The authorities authorize Stewart, but on their own terms. He is to be set free, to be arrested and may be shot at any moment. Facing his enemies fearlessly, Stewart is ordered by Madeline. "Majesty, Your wife." into Mexican territory. The road ended in an immense plaza, in the center of which was a circular structure that in some measure resembled a corral. It was a bull-ring, where the national sport of bull-fighting was carried on. Madeline caught a glimpse of tents inside, then her view was obstructed by a curious, pressing throng. The cavalry officer leaped from the car and pushed his way into the entrance. How stifling was this crowded, ill-smelling plaza! The sun, red and low-lying shops lay down in the west, but still surrounded with a swarm of flies whirled over the car. The shadows of low-sailing buzzards crossed Madeline's sight. Then she saw a row of the huge, uncanny black birds sitting upon the tiled roof of a myense She Handed Him the Telegraphs. "Advise Me—Help Me, If You Can?" house. They had neither an air of sleeping nor resting. They were waiting. She fought a horrible gully that led before she was realization. Suddenly the crowd rushed to let the cavalry officer and a rebel of striking presence get to the car. "Madam, it is as I suspect," said the officer, quickly. "The messages directing Stewart's release never reached Salazar. They were intercepted. But even without them we might have secured Stewart's exchange if it had not been for the fact that one of his captors wanted him shot. This guerrilla intercepted the orders, and then was instrumental in taking Stewart to Mequital. It is exceedingly sad. Why, he should be a foe of this enemy. I regret "Who did this—this thing?" cried Madeline, cold and sick. "Who is the guerrilla?" "Senor Don Carlos Martinez. He has been a bandit, a man of influence in Sonora. He is more of a secret agent in the affairs of the revolution than an active participant. But he has seen guerrilla service." "Don Carlos! Stewart in his power! Oh, God!!" Madeline sank down, almost overcome. Then two great hands, powerful, thrilling, clasped her shoulders, and Nels bent over her. "Miss Majesty, shore we're wastin' time here," he said. His voice, like his hands, was uplifting. She wheeled to him in trembling importunity. 'How cold, bright, blue the flash of his eyes! They told Madeline she must not weaken. But she could not speak her thought to Nels—could only look at Link. "It figgers impossible, but I'll do it!" said林Stevens, in answer to her voiceless query. "Can I get a permit to go into the interior—to Mequital?" asked Madeline of the officer. "You are going on? Madam, it's a forlorn hope. Mequizal is a hundred miles away. But there's a chance—the barest chance if your man can drive this car. The Mexicans are either murderous or ceremonious in their executions. The arrangements for Stewart's will be elaborate. But, barring unusual circumstances, it will take place precisely at the hour designated. You need no permit. Your messy time, perhaps delay, I suggest you take this Mexican, Senior Montes, with you. He outranks Don Carlos and knows the captain of the Mequizual detachment." "I thank you, sir. I shall not forget your kindness," concluded Madeline. The white, narrow road flashed out of the foreground, slipped with inconceivable rapidity under the car. When she marked a clump of cactus far ahead it seemed to shoot at her, to speed behind her even the instant she noticed it. Nevertheless, Madeline knew Link was not putting the car to its limit. Swiftly as he was flying, he held something in reserve. And every leaf and blade and branch of cactus bore wicked thorns, any one of which would be fatal to a tire. It came at length, the bursting report. The car lurched, went on like a crippled thing, and haited, obedient to the master hand at the wheel. Swift as Link was in replacing the tire, he lost time. The red sun, more sulken, duskier as it neared the black, bold horizon, appeared to mock Madeline, to eve her in derision. Link leaped in, and the car sprang ahead. The road began to wind up; it turned and twisted in tantalizing, lazy curves; it was in no hurry to surmount a hill that began to assume proportions of a mountain; it was leisurely, as were all things in Mexico except strife. That was quick, fierce, bloody—it was Spanish. The descent from that elevation was TALKED LIKE NORTHERN MAN; ALMOST LYNCHED Pin Bluff, Ark., Sept. 27—Having in his possession clippings which showed that he had been delivering lectures in Louisiana and Mississippi urging colored people to stay in the South is all that saved J. W. White, a colored visitor, from a severe flogging by whites at Crossett, Ark., recently. Five white men had taken White five miles west of Crossett, difficult, extremely hazardous, yet Link Stevens drove fast. Then, in taking an abrupt curve, a grasping spear ruined another tire. This time the carasped across the road into the cactus, bursting the second front-wheel tire. Like demons indeed Link and Nela worked. Shuddering, Madeline felt the declining heat of the sun, saw with gloomy eyes the shading of the red light over the desert. She did not look back to see how near the sun was to the horizon. She wanted to ask Nela, Strange as anything on this terrible ride was the absence of speech. As yet no word had been spoken. Madeline wanted to shriek to Link to hurry. But he was more than humanly swift in all his actions. So with mute lips, with the fire in her beginning to chill, with a lifelessness menacing her spirit, she watched, hoped against hope, prayed for a long, straight, smooth road. Quite suddenly she saw it, seemingly miles of clear, narrow lane disappearing like a thin, white streak in distant green. Perhaps Link Stevens' heart leaped like Madeline's. The huge car with a roar and a jerk seemed to answer Madeline's call, a cry no less poignant because it was silent. Faster, faster, faster! The roar became a whining hum. Then for Madeline sound ceased to be anything—she could not hear. The wind was now heavy, imponderable, no longer a swift, plastic thing, but solid, like an onnumbing wall. It bore down upon the wall with no other upheld light that she could move. The green of desert plants along the road merged in two shepherdess fences, sliding at her from the distance. Objects ahead began to blur the white road, to grow streaky, like rays of light, the sky to take on more of a redening haze. That was Madeline's last clear sensation upon the ride. Blinded, dazed, she succumbed to the demands upon her strength. She reeled, fell back, only vaguely aware of a helping hand. Confusion seized her senses. All about her was a dark chaos through which she was rushing, rushing, rushing under the wrathful eye of a setting sun. But at an end of infinite time that rushed ceased. Madeline lost the queen feeling of being disembodied by a frightfully swift careening through boundless distance. She distinguished voices, low at first, apparently far away. Then she turned her eyes to blurred eyes of a curious sight. Her car had come to a stop. Link was rubbing her hands, calling to her. She saw a house with clean white-washed wall and brown-tiled roof. Beeyond, over a dark mountain range, peeled the last red curve, the last beautiful ray of the setting sun. CHAPTER XXIII At the End of the Road. Madeline saw that the car was surrounded by armed Mexicans. They presented a contrast to the others she had seen that day; she wondered a little at their silence, at their respectful front. Madeline saw a sharp spoken order opened up the ranks next to the house. Senor Montes appeared in the break, coming swiftly. His dark face wore a smile; his manner was courteous, important, authoritative. "Senor, you got here in time. El Capitan Stewart will be free." "Free!" she whispered. She rose, reeling. "Come," replied Montes, taking her arm. "Perlonene, Montes. Senor Montes led Madeline through a hall to a patio, on through a living room with flooring of rough boards that rattled, into a smaller room full of armed quiet rebels facing an open window. Montes directed Madeline's attention to a man by the window. A loose scarf of vivid red hung from his hand. "Senora, they were waiting for the sun to set when we arrived," said Montes. "The signal was about to be given for Senor Stewart's walk to death." "Stewart's walk!" echoed Madeline. "Ah, Senora, let me tell you his sentence—the sentence I have had the honor and happiness to revoke for you." Stewart had been court-martialled and sentenced according to a Mexican custom observed in cases of brave soldiers to whom honorable and fitting executions were due. His hour had been set for Thursday when the sun had sunk. Upon signal he was to be liberated and was free to walk out into the road, to take any direction he pleased. He knew his sentence; knew that death awaited him, that every possible avenue of escape was blocked by men with rifles ready. But he had not the slightest idea at what moment or from what direction the bullets were to come. "Senora, we have sent messengers to every squad of waiting soldiers—an order that El Capitan is not to be shot. He is ignorant of his release. I shall give the signal for his freedom." "Is there no—no possibility of a mistake?" faltered Madeline. "None. My order included unloading of rides." "Don Carlos?" "He is in irons, and must answer to General Salazar," replied Montesa. With a heart stricken by both joy and agony, she saw Montes give the signal. Then she waited. No change manifested itself down the length of that lonely road. There was absolute silence in the room behind her. How terrified infinitely long seemed the writing! Suddenly a door opened and a tall man stepped out. Madeline recognized Stewart. She had to place both hands on the win- to either lynch of fog him because he was believed to be a labor agent, and that he had enticed "many colored people to go North. White was well dressed and is said to have "talked like a Northern Negro," and this was why he was mistaken for a labor agent. When his captors became convinced that he was "on their side of the town," he was taken to town, loaded him down with good cigars and other refreshments, and sent him on his way rejoicing. Saturday, October 6, 1923 dow-sill for support, while a storm of emotion swayed her. Like a retreating wave it rushed away. Stewart lived. He was free. He had stepped out into the light. She had saved him. Life changed for her in that instant of realization and became sweet, full, strange. Stewart shook hands with some one in the doorway. Then he looked up and down the road. The door closed behind him. Leisurely he rolled a cigarette, stood close to the wall while he scratched a match. Even at that distance Madeline's keen eyes caught the small flame, the first little puff of smoke. Stewart then took to the middle of the road and leisurely began his walk. the road and leisurely begin his walk. Madeline watched him, with pride, love, pain, glory combating for a mastery over her. This walk of his seemingly took longer than all her hours of awakening, of strife, of remorse, longer than the ride to find him. She felt that it would be impossible for her to wait till he reached the end of the road. Yet in the hurry and riot of her feelings she had fleeting panics. She wanted to run to meet him. Nevertheless, she stood rooted to her covert behind the window, living that terrible walk with him to the uttermost thought of home, sister, mother, sweetheart, life, life itself—every thought, the could come to a conclusion, the knight in the palace, the executioners. With all that tumult in her mind and heart Madeline still fell prey to the incomprehensible variations of emotion possible to a woman. Every step Stewart took thrilled her. She had some strange, subtle intuition that he was not unhappy, and that he believed beyond shadow of doubt that he was walking to his death. His steps dragged a little, though they had begun to be swift. The old, hard, physical, wild nerve of the cowboy was perhaps in conflict with spiritual growth of the finer man, realizing too late that life ought not to be sacrificed. Then the dark gleam that was his face took shape, grew sharper and clearer. He was stalking now, and there was a suggestion of impatience in his stride. It took these hidden Mexicans a long time to kill him! At a point in the middle of the road, even with the corner of a house and opposite to Madelina's position, Stewart halted stockkill. He presented a fair, bold mark to his executioners, and he stood there motionless a full moment. That wait was almost unendurable for Madeline. Perhaps it was only a moment, several moments at the longest, but the time seemed a year. Stewart's face was scornful, hard. Did he suspect treachery on the part of his captors, that they meant to play with him as a cat with a mouse, to murder him at leisure? Madeline was sure she caught the old, inscrutable, mocking smile fleeting across his lips. He held that position for what must have been a reasonable time to his mind, then with a laugh and a shrug he threw the cigarette into the road. He shook his head as if at the incomprehensible motives of men who could have no fair reasons now for delay. He made a sudden violent action that was more than a straightening of his powerful frame. It was the old instinctive violence. Then he faced north. Madeline read his thought, knew he was thinking of her, calling her a last silent farewell. He would serve her to his last breath, leave her free, keep his secret. That picture of him, dark-browed, fireeyed, strangely sad and strong, sank indelibly into Madeline's heart of hearts. The next instant he was striding forward, to force by bold and scornful presence a speedy fulfillment of his sentence. Madeline stepped into the door, crossed the threshold. Stewart staggered as if indeed the bullets he expected had pierced him in mortal wound. His dark face turned white. His eyes had the rapt stare, the wild fear of a man who saw an apparition, yet who doubted his sight. Perhaps MYERS "Who Are You?" He Whispered Hoearely. he had called to her as the Mexicans called to their Virgin; perhaps he imagined sudden death had come usurp, and this was her image appearing to him in some other life. "Who—are you?" he whispered, hoearly. She tried to lift her hands, failed, tried again, and held them out, trembling. "It is I. Majesty. Your wife!" [THE END] IMPERIAL ELKS New York, Sept. 27—(K. N. F. 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PAUL YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE BANQUET DELUXE Monday Evening, October 22 Come and meet our best performers and hear the wonderful music for these occasions ADMISSION 75 CENTS FOR EACH OCCASION Elmer Morris, Druggist is now open for business in his new location, 499 Rondo Street, corner of Mackubin St. W. SQUIRE NEAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR SUCCESSOR TO O. A. LAWRENCE TEL. SOUTH 7954 W. SQUIRRE FUNERAL IN SUCCESS O. A. LAW 502 EAST 24TH ST. WHEN YOU REAL E THINK SCHUCK & SCHU 665 University Ave. CLASSIFIED FOR RENT—Furnished room for man and wife. Call Elkhurst 6447. FOR RENT:—Front room for single men only. Apply at 320 St. Louis St. BARBER WANTED—No moon-shine drinkers need apply. A. C. Lylies, 319 Rondo street. FOR SALE—Seven-room modern house, two blocks from University near Dale. Price reasonable. Cash or terms. Inquire The Appeal, 302 Court Block. All persons having rooms for rent are requested to give their name, address and telephone number to the St. Paul Urban League. E. A. Carter. Secretary. Telephone Cedar 6975. Care of Atty. G. W. Hamilton. WANTED—Colored men to qualify for sleeping car and train porters. Experience unnecessary. Transportation furnished. Write T. McCaffrey, Supt., St. Louis, Mo. UNIDALE TRANSFER CO. GENERAL HAULING — FURNITURE, TRUNKS AND PIANOS A SPECIALTY "SATISFACTION GUARANTEED" 390 N. St. Albans St. Paul Office: Cedar 0508 Res.: Dale 2947 Res.: 678 St. Anthony Ave. MRS. T. H. LYLES Successor to T. H. LYLE UNDEBTAKING CO. Saturday, October 6, 1923 INVITED TO ATTEND THE DELUXE THE MUSICING PALACE MINNEAPOLIS Long, October 15 BFFLE-ALONG COMPANY THE DEAL PROM THE Coliseum PAUL Long, October 22 Pers and hear the wonderful music occasions FOR EACH OCCASION is, Druggist for business location, 499 feet, corner ubin St. ESTABLISHED 1905 RE NEAL DIRECTOR SENOR TO JEVRENCE MINNEAPOLIS YOU THINK ESTATE K OF BICK REALTY CO. Tel. Elkhurst 2956 Exide BATTERIES BARRETT BATTERY CO. 164 W. 6th St. Tel. Elkhurst 3073 C. H. CRANE Painting—Paper Hanging Floors Varnished Satisfaction Guaranteed 460 Rondo Saint Paul O. E. ZANDELL PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST Kodaks, Films and Supplies 879 Rice St., Corner Milford The Ormand Exclusive Models of Comfort and Elegance Distinctive of The Edwin Clapp SHOE Sole St. Paul Agency The Stanley Reem 400 North Shoe Co. at Smith — Edwin A. Reem --- MINNEAPOLIS Don't forget the Banquet De Luxe at the Arcade Dancing Palace, Minneapolis, Monday evening, October 15, 1923. In Honor of the Shuffle Along Co. Don't forget the Universal Prom at the Lexington Coliseum, St. Paul, Monday evening, October 22, 1923. In Honor of the Shuffle Along Co. Don't forget the Universal Prom at the Lexington Coliseum, St. Paul, Monday evening, October 22, 1923. In Honor of the Shuffl Along Co. IN THE GARDEN By E. W. Gilles The problem of the ages began in the garden of Eden. Do not think there is anything new about them unless cured in their incipient and superficial features. The humanity prblem began in the garden of Eden and has continued to this day. The theological problem began in the garden of Eden and has continued to this day. ONE HEAD A two-headed anything otherwise is a calamity. How many institutions I have seen fail possibly because of having two or more equal heads with no one actually the head. One head is $ \textcircled{2} $head two heads equal half a head and three heads equal no head at all. If you wish your institution to succeed, give it one head. If you wish your institution to at least partially fail, give it two heads. If you wish your institution to utterly fail, give it three heads. However many people there may be in the institution, it should be so constituted that some one person is distinctly its head. Whether one's leisure hours are a blessing or otherwise depends upon the man. The leisure hours might be more killing to the man than his working hours. The question is, are the leisure hours depoted to self improvement efforts? 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SUMMONS THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint of the plaintiff in its action, and to answer the complaint of the clerk of court at his office in the Court House of said County in the City of Saint Paul, and to serve a copy of your answer to the service of the saint court at his office-room number 514 Court Block, in the city of Saint Paul, in the County of Ramsey and State of Minnesota, with this summons upon you, exclusive of the this summons upon you, exclusive of the such service; and if you fail to answer the said complaint within the time aforesaid the plaintiff in this case, the said court for the relief demanded in said complaint. Dated August 14, 1923 T. A. Alexander, Plaintiff's Attorney, 514 Court Block, St. Paul, Minnesota. THE AMERICAN LUNCH ROOM Open from 5 A. M. to 8 P. M. We serve the best meals for the price—25 cents and up Try us once, then tell your friends Geo. Pappas, Chef 25 W. 10th St. Saint Paul UNCLE SAM WARS ON OIL FAKERS Federal Trade Commission Is Trying to Guard Nation's Savings From Sharpers. Have you ever been nicked by some oil faker? What do you think of the government's efforts to protect the savings of yourself and your neighbor? Washington.—The federal trade commission is engaged in a war upon the Wallingfords of the world. More than 2,000 investigations of oil schemes have been made and each day adds its quota. The schemers comprise all types and the victims are found all over the country. Yet, although publicity is the only weapon at the command of the commission, the campaign has been successful in large measure. The commission cannot send any man to jail. It cannot even assess a fine. Its authority rests on the construction of a slender clause in the law giving it the nominal power to prevent unfair competition. It proceeds on the theory that the man selling fraudulent stock is competing unfairly, and when it finds that an oil stock promoter is making fraudulent representations it issues an order against him to "cease and desist" from the practice. The promoter does not have to obey the order. No penalty attaches if he violates it. But in about ninety-nine cases of every hundred he stops his operations. In a majority of cases the proceeding never gets to the stage of issuing an order. Mere publication of notice that an investigation will be made usually is sufficient to drive a fraudulent operator out of business. He may get in again later under another name or move to greater fields, but the particular fraud that he has been perpetrating comes to an end. The final order, denouncing an individual or company as a fraud, disposes of a class inclined to resist, with the exception of a few old and hardened offenders. Is Fragile Sword. It is a fragile sword with which the federal government has gone into battle. Nobody knows better than the commission that it ought to have a stronger weapon, but it uses what it has. "And," said one of the members, "it is an illustration of the queer fact that the weakest things in the world are sometimes the strongest. Who knows that we could do better, or even as well, with a more rigid law?" Of the 2,000 investigations those which went to the final stage of orders to "cease and desist" make only a comfortable handful of manuscript. Every proceeding begins with a complaint from some one who thinks he has been defrauded. The commission makes an investigation. An inspector may be sent to the scene of operations. Four of them give full time to this work, and others are switched to it upon occasion. If the commission has reason to believe that an unfair method of competition has been used, it issues a complaint which is immediately made public. Most of the proceedings end there. It is not always possible, however, to confront the evildoer with even the suspicion of his guilt. The deal has been done and the doer very likely has passed on to fresher pastures. He usually is the sort of man who can change his name upon occasion without doing violence to his conscience. He may bob up again in a distant field, to be routed once more by another complaint. For those who have the courage to face the matter out, there is a public hearing. The man cited has 40 days in which to answer the complaint. If he does answer, the case goes to trial. Witnesses are examined under oath and the proceeding generally resembles a trial in court. If, at the end of it, the commission is still of its original belief, the order to "cease and desist" is issued. The defendant may take an appeal to the Circuit Court of Appeals of the United States. If that court confirms the decision it becomes final. Most of them never appeal. Try Numerous Schemes. The kinds of fraud practiced are as numerous as the individuals engaged, and these are scattered from the newest oil field at Smackover, Ark., back through all the fields of Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and wherever else the oil craze has gone. Most of them are promoters from New York, Chicago and other large cities. They have some competition from the natives of the small towns in which they operate. Now and then one of these novices develops a more alluring line than the veteran fakers. Then there is war. A stockholder's protective league or something of the kind is organized, not for the protection of the stockholders at all, but to cut the throat of the rival promoter. Every human emotion is played upon by the promoters, all the way from superstition to reverence. One of the recently investigated concerns was putting out its advertising over the signature of a man who bears one of the most honored names in America. He was represented as being in complete charge of its affairs. When the inspector of the commission interviewed him he found an old man, far gone in dotage and poverty. "These are mighty good men," he told the inspector. "They know that an old man's misfortunes are not always of his own making, and so they pay me $30 a month just for coming down every day and signing my name to a few papers." Numerous as the fraudulent schemes are, the commission believes that most of them depend for their success on the operation of the Texas common law trust. In many advertisements the officer appears as "John Smith, Trustee," rarely "William Brown, President." Under this system the trustee is monarch of his company. He makes the by-laws. And stockholders do not vote. Three persons—in the case of the fraudulent concerns, usually a man and his wife and one other person—go to the office of the county clerk and file a "declaration of trust." That constitutes the "underlying document" for all subsequent transactions. The shareholder may think he has all the stipulations printed on his certificate, but when the test comes he finds that he must go to "the underlying document," and this probably is in Corsicana county, Texas, while the shareholder is in Maine or Oregon. Trustee Is Whole Works. Justice is Whole Work. After the declaration of trust is filed almost anything appears to be possible. "The trustee," said a member of the commission, "may issue $1,000,000 of stock, put $1 in the treasury and the rest in his pocket. He may sell to his new company the assets, including the 'sucker list,' of any defunct company he may have been connected with. He may transfer funds from one company to another. He may pay for practically all of the stock with an acre of land 100 miles from an oil field. It is his stock and, when he sells it, the money is his. He never expects to strike oil but if, by some luck chance, he does strike it, he usually can keep the oil. "In this fraudulent kind of company the trustee makes sure that he is taken care of out of the sale of the stock, and is not dependent at all upon the finding of oil: He usually holds some leases somewhere. He values them high and turns them into the company for stock. He sells the stock and gets the money. He may donate a little to the company for the sake of appearances as long as the 'suckers' are at the nibbling stage. When they swallow the hook, the company for which he is trustee is taken off his list of charities. In short, the trustee is an absolute dictator." About the first thing that a fraud-fostering trustee seeks to acquire is a list of prospects. Practically every man and every woman in the United States who has shown a disposition to follow the lure of seductive advertisements is on one or more "sucker lists." A particular company or a particular promoter frequently buys names from other companies and other promoters. It also happens, when a company goes out of business, that its only salable asset is this list. In the oil fields there are a number of newspapers devoted to the oil interests. A lot of honest oil men advertise in them, but so do a lot of the other kind. They are filled with streamers such as these, only the names are different: "April 12th Dividend Day—Lucky Lankford Pays Off Again." "Two More Shark Gushers Crash—Four Giant Wells in Ten Days." "The Viking Flood of Gusher Gold Has Turned to a Tidal Wave and Those Who Share It Must Act Now." "Again I Pay - My Next Pay Off May Be 1,000 Per Cent." "Midway Between the Two Mightiest Gushers on Earth." (But it does not say how far "between." "Another Screaming, Howling, Roaring, Liquid Mass of Golden Fortunes for All Who Join Now." "Walker Won't Wait - I've Set a Time Limit for Gushers." "One Hundred Per Cent Cash Is My First Dividend Announcement and You Can Get It If You Act at Once." How the Plan Works. There, in that last line, is the keynote. Most oil men, even the honest ones, act on a hurry-up schedule. The honest ones, however, usually are in no great hurry about dividends and the fraudulent ones are. The schemes for making an appearance of paying dividends are as numerous as those for getting names on the list. Frequently dividends are paid to a few stockholders only, those who live in the neighborhood where a stock salesman is operating. Sometimes, when a dividend appears absolutely necessary, part of the money received from stock sales is diverted to the dividend fund and paid out where it will do the most good. The man who sees the jubilant advertisements and hears that his neighbor has received a fat dividend also is helped in various other ways to make up his mind. Probably he receives a letter from some apparently disinterested person—who, however, has been seen by the promoter—advising him to buy stock. He even may be led to believe that the government has underwritten the stock. Probably he receives the report of a "famous geologist," containing assurance that oil will be struck in great quantities. One of these geologists, the commission found, has spent all of his active life behind a barber's chair. On the other hand, everything that is said for a property may be absolutely true, and yet the company representing itself as the owner may own no more than a 1 per cent interest. If oil is struck in paying quantities somebody else gets 99 per cent of the proceeds and the numerous stockholders have a 1 per cent dividend among them. Usually it is not worth dividing.—New York Times. Expert Godfather Quita London.—After 38 years' service, a verger at Isleworth parish church has retired. He has attended 1,117 weddings and has been godfather to 2,000 babies. Absent-minded bridegrooms who forgot the wedding ring have on occasion been provided with his church-door key as a substitute. OLANDER J. SMITH ANNOUNCES THAT HE HAS OPENED LAW OFFICES WITH W. T. FRANCIS IN SUITE 329 METROPOLITAN BANK BUILDING CEDAR AND FIFTH STS, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA GREAT NORTHERN FULLY PREPARED FOR RECORD MOVEMENT OF FREIGHT DEPOSITS. MADE on or before October 10th in the SAVINGSDEPARTMENT of this institution will draw interest from October 1st. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK, of ST. PAUL. "The Big Bank for the Small Depositor." MINNESOTA MILK CO. Thousands of New Cars, 100 New Locomotives and Enlargement of Terminal Facilities Equip Hill System for Adequate Handling of Harvest Time Flow of Shipments St. Paul, Oct. 4. 4-Preparations for handling a record-breaking volume of freight traffic this fall have been completed by the Great Northern Railway, the exceptional expansion of facilities assuring adequate service, during the busiest season of the year, to the large section of the Northwest served by the Hill lines, it was disclosed in a statement by executives here. Additions and betterments to road, terminals, motor power and equipment, which have so greatly increased the freight handling capacity and operating efficiency of the transcontinental system, resulted from the completion of a $300,000,000 improvement program this year, it was emphasized. The program included new double track, automatic block signals, new and larger terminal yards, laying of heavier rail and the purchase of large, new freight and passenger locomotives and new cars. This year, the Great Northern is prepared to handle a larger traffic than ever before, officials said, car and locomotive supplies being larger and this equipment being in exceptionally good condition, in fact in better condition than at any time since the beginning of Federal control in 1917. Among the many improvements made through maintenance of way work are the laying of 2,250,000 cross ties, the replacement of 45,000 tons of lighter rail and the placing of 400,000 cubic yards of ballasting. Maintenance of equipment included the rebuilding of 3,600 freight cars, the rebuilding of twenty-five locomotives and rebuilding into all-steel cars of thirty diners and ten passenger and baggage cars. Expenditure of large sums was required for the elimination of grade crossings, new bridges and trestles, telegraph and telephone facilities, automatic block signals, additional main and yard tracks, freight and passenger stations, fuel and water stations, engine terminals, and coal and ore docks. Freight equipment purchased included 2,000 box. 1,500 ore and 500 automobile cars. In addition to freight cars rebuilt, extensive repairs were made to several thousand other cars. This $30,000,000 program was carried out in the face of poor earnings such expenditures being justified only by the needs of patrons in Great Northern territory and by confidence in the ultimate return of prosperity to the fertile fields of the Northwest, officials pointed out. "The Great Northern is prepared adequately for an exceptionally busy season," said Chairman Louis W. Hill of the board of directors. "The territory served by the Great Northern Railway harvests its crops and ships to market its heavie t. load in the fall and this peak burden has been in mind as preparations to handle it efficiently have been made." This year the Great Northern is to handle a larger traffic than ever so fast. It has purchased nearly 100 large, new locomotives of the most modern type, as well as 4,000 new freight cars. It has built new track and improved old; it is equipped to do the people's work well. A supply of cars is one of the important factors in such preparation. The Great Northern not only owns ample equipment for the crop moving season, but it has these cars on its own lines ready for business and in excellent condition." "Actual records of equipment owned and on line show: Owned by On Great Great Northern Lines Box Cars (including automobile and furniture cars ..... 32,572 34,046 Stock Cars ..... 1,893 1,946 Refrigerator Cars 5,508 9,352 Other Freight Cars ..... 18,926 20,315 Total Freight Cars 58,899 65,659 "So prepared the Great Northern is confident that it can give adequate service to the Northwest throughout the busiest season of the year. It appreciates the patronage given and asks, in the interests of shippers as and as its interests, that shippers and receivers of freight load cars to capacity, load and unload promptly and avoid diversion of shipments wherever possible, that the capacity of the system be utilized fully and greatest efficiency of service thus be assured." TS. MADE before Octo= in the SAV= ARTMENT institution will rest from st. THE NATIONAL ST. PAUL. bank for the ositor." C. P. Oden, Mgr. U Visited E HOUR INN Why Not Is At All Hours Tel. 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