Twin-City Herald

TWIN-CITY HERALD Rockefeller, Rosenwald Give to Y. M. C. A. Volume 1--No.3 HARLEM BRANCH BENEFITS FROM GIFTS OF RICH PHILANTHROPISTS HAVE CON TRIBUTED MUCH TO N. Y., May 7.—Just before the actual canvass by workers for the New York Young Men's Christian Association campaign for $6,500,000 building fund began on Tuesday, announcement was made of donations amounting to $1,750,000 already received in Manhattan and The Bronx. Of this amount $900,000 was given by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., with the stipulation that it be used toward increasing the facilities of the West 135th Street Branch, the Merchant M. Seaman's Branch, the Bowery Branch and the Central Laundry Branch. Julius Rosenwald of Chicago gave $25,000 to be used in developing the work of the West 135th Street Branch, headquarters of the Negro work. More than a hundred workers from the West 135th Street Branch attended the opening of the campaign at Hotel Astor on Monday night and are jubilant over the gifts already received toward their quota of the work Mr. Rockefeller has aided the Negro often particularly the Negro in Harlem by purchasing large plats of land and building all modern apartments for colored tenants with a reasonable rent rate. URBAN LEAGUE BALL BIG SUCCESS Lane's Coliseum, Monday evening was the scene of the First Annual Charity Ball of the St. Paul Urban League Women's Auxiliary. It was a delightful and well attended affair. Besides dancing to the lilting tunes of Erickson's Coliseum orchestra, the Auxiliary offered a pleasing program by Freda Jackson's Dance pupils, Marjorie McKinney, Janice Wright, Dorothy Gardner and Hjordis Foster. Other program highlights were the one and only Sidney Williams, Mrs. Babe Hannon, contralto, B. H. Harrison, tenor soloist, and Eula Belle Moore, inimitable entertainer, sometimes called the female Bert Williams. All present seemed to enjoy the evening greatly. Credit for the success of the ball is due the organization whose officers are: President, Mrs. Constance Anderson; Vice-President. Mrs. Effie Wills; Secretary, Aimie Hall; Assistant Secretary, Miss Julia Douglass; Corresponding Secretary, Miss Grace Lealtad; Treasurer, Mrs. Jennie Ross. Chairmen of the departments of the Auxiliary all of whom co-operated to make the ball a success are Mrs. Gladys James, program; Mrs. Belle Plummer, housing; Mrs. Mary Wilson, visiting housekeepers; Mrs. Susan Tudos, Sunshine Committee; Mrs. Mary McFarland, entertainment; Aimie Hall, publicity. Public card party May 18th given by the Non-pareil Whist Club, corner 6th Ave. No. and Bryant, U. B. F. Hall. First prize, gold piece. Admission 25c, lunch free. A VISIT TO THE CALIFORNIA LAUNDRY In the twin cities there are many highly successful business concerns owned and operated by colored people that many of group know nothing of. One of this group is the California Hand Laundry, 1910 Franklin Ave., a thirteen year old concern doing a general laundry business owned, managed and operated by colored people. Monday morning a representative of the Herald was shown through this large plant, by James Lewis, founder and manager of the business. The entire plant covers about fourteen thousand square feet. It has a large drying room, four electric ironers, a special built shirt ironer, collar shapers, seam dampeners and various other up-to-date laundry appliances. In the basement, there are three giant washers, starch makers, motors and a huge hot water tank. Upstairs in the office one is greeted pleasantly by Mrs. Lewis, wife of the owner who handles most of the business and office work of the establishment. This going concern employs from six to ten colored employees the year around. This business, a credit to the race, a colored concern, employing colored people, will appreciate your patronage. N.A.A.C.P. BABY CONTEST By Fannie M. Shanks, Pres. Women's Aux. N. A. A. C. P Contestants Alvin Peery, 3840 11th Ave. So.; Patricia Jane Mallory, 4053 Clinton Ave.; Russell Starks, 1118 6th St. So.; Mary Alice Gilbert., 3123 18th Ave. So.; James C. Horris, Jr., 3121 18th Ave. So.; Betty Lou Young, 4211 4th Ave. So.; Audrey Banks, 3724 4th Ave. So.; Glain Hughes, 3802 4th Ave. So.; Charles Leon Beasley, 2836 34th Ave. So.; William H. Cannon, 4053 Chicago Ave.; Gwendolyn Lee, 419 Colfax Ave. No.; Zora Langum, 1217 8th Ave. No.; Mary Louise Johnson, 5103 Humboldt Ave. No.; Donald Eugene Brown, 3853 4th Ave. So.; Geraldine Owens, 3540 Clinton Ave. So.; Margaret Ikner, 3616 4th Ave. So.; Chester Christopher, 3625 4th Ave. So.; Shirley Steel, 422 Dupont Ave. No.; Wilbur Lee, 1100 4th Ave No.; Britt Neal, 1217 5th St. So.; Ernestine Landers, 1313 $ \frac{1}{2} $ 4th St. So.; Marilynn Stovall, 3932 4th Ave. So.; Deloris Banham, 1313 $ \frac{1}{2} $ 4th St. So.; Elizabeth Hughes, 3836 Clinton Ave.; Emma Eugene Roberts, 3742 Clinton Ave.; Harold Clayton Turner, 707 8th Ave. No.; Charlene Noble, 3732 4th Ave. So.; Versell Wallace, 422 Bryant Ave. No.; Luvelle Wallace, 422 Bryant Ave. No.; Irene Lacy, 812 8th Ave. No.; Mary Margret Allen, 1814 15th Ave. So.; Mary Wright, 2207 Elliot Ave.; Fern Brady, 3932 4th Ave. So.; Clarence Burton McKenny, 1015 5th St. No.; Lucille Ellis, 1015 5th St. No.; Kamerer Ellis, 3833 4th Ave. So.; Roy Crawford, 3901 5th Ave. So.; Richard D. Howell, 4109 4th Ave. So.; Shirley Morris, 1128 5th St. So.; Evelyn Escue, 3621 4th Ave. So.; Harriet Green, 3633 Snelling Ave.; Naomi Whittaker, 627 Dupont Ave. No.; William A. Diehl, Jr., 511 Colfax Ave. No.; Marian Louise Johnson, 3748 4th Ave. So.; Marceline Celeste Rice, 3323 Chicago Ave.; Arthur B. Burris, Jr., 706 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Sixth Ave. No.; Joseph Edwin Sizer, Jr., 2914 14th Ave. So.; Lucile Majors, 821 Bassett Place; Carl Banks, 3724 4th Ave. So.; James Nattran Lloyd, 812 4th Ave. No.; Billy Williams, 2918 Columbus Ave. So. If your baby is not listed here call Locust 2449. More contestants wanted. Enter your baby. If you haven't a baby of your own vote for your favorite baby. You can vote for 50 and as many times as you like, and they say a "little child shall lead them." Mr. C. E. Johnson of the famous "Johnson and Dean team," who has gained world wide fame, played in Minneapolis last week at the Pantages Theater, with Floyd Johnson, they had a very successful week during their engagement. Mr. "C. E." was very busy meeting and greeting his wife, mother and old childhood friends. MINNEAPOLIS-ST, PAUL, SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1927 ELKS WANT TO GO TO NEW YORK NEW PASTOR AT CAMPHOR M. E. THE CHURCH OF THE NATIONAL SAFE CITY LEADERS OF HERD HOPE 1927 SESSION WILL BE HELD IN N. Y. PERRY HOWARD, LEGAL ADVISOR, MAKES STATEMENT Washington, D. C., May 1.—Grand Exalted Ruler J. Finley Wilson and the entire corps of officers of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World are very anxious for the next grand lodge session to be held in New York City, said Perry W. Howard, grand legal adviser of the order, Monday. He stated that he feels certain that the 1927 session will be held in conformity with the action of the grand lodge in Cleveland, Ohio, last August, unless the grand trustees should determine to change the place of meeting after receiving the report of a committee of lawyers, who have made an investigation of the legal entanglements surrounding a meeting in New York City. The trustees of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World, are R. E. Pharrow, Atlanta, Ga.; Edward F. Berry, Chicago, Ill.; Dr. D. T. Cardwell, Gary, Ind., and Wayman Wilkerson, Memphis, Tenn. The committee of lawyers, who are NEW PASTOR AT The above picture is that of Camphor M. E. Church whose new pastor, Rev. H. B. Mays, arrived last week. He preached his first sermon WHAT YOU GET WHEN BUYING A LOT IN SANFORD INVESTMENT COMPANY'S POKEGAMA LAKE ADDITION Every lot buyer is given the Standard Form of Contract for Deed upon payment of $25.00, on any lot priced at $250.00, or less and upon payment of 10% on any lot priced above $250.00. The Sanford Investment Co. will give an abstract, showing Marketable Title upon execution of contract for deed, and a Warranty Deed upon full payment of any lot purchased in Pokegama lake addition. All lot owners have full privileges to the beaches known as Block B. and Block C., and all amusements, hotel dining hall and all equipment on all parts shown and known on the plat as Community grounds and buildings, to be furnished and managed by Decoration Day, to cater to your amusements and comforts. Good, clean, respectable amusements of all kinds can be enjoyed by everyone partaking of the advantages that this High Class Recreational Resort has to offer, regardless of any religious sentiments or denominationalism. A place where you can take your wife and children and know that they can enjoy all sorts of amusements and recreational advantages in good moral, clean and respectable surroundings. This resort De Luxe has been extensively advertised throughout several states, and quite a number of lots have already been sold. We have not so very many to sell and the season is about to open. Select your cabin site now. Sanford Investment Co., 605 Temple court, Minneapolis. Phone Geneva 4084. The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text or graphics. It appears to be a grayscale background with no discernible features. to make their report to the trustees, consists of Judge William H. Harrison, Chicago, Ill.; Charles N. Calloway, Kansas City, Mo.; John Starks, Philadelphia, Pa., and Thomas Higgins, New York City. Grand Legal Adviser Howard had the following to say regarding the situation: "At the last grand lodge session in Cleveland, Ohio, the law was so amended that the grand trustees were vested with plenary power to change the place of meeting whenever any exigency should arise which in their judgment made it unsafe for the grand lodge to meet at any place which had been previously selected. New York state has in effect what is called the Gratton law. It prohibits our order from using the insignia and emblems of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. "I understand that an injunction was obtained sometime ago restraining our order from using the insignia and a name so closely resembling that of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and that injunction has not been dissolved. "It does not require the knowledge of a philosopher or the acumen of a logician or of a lawyer to understand that the existence of this law and this injunction make it rather hazardous to meet in New York City. CAMPHOR M. E. last Sunday. Rev. Mays comes to this charge from Detroit. He is well known in the Northwest having pastored Grace M. E. Church in Grand Forks N. D., four years ago. PULLMAN EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEMORIAL SUNDAY The Pullman Porters Benefit Association of America will hold their annual Memorial services throughout the country Sunday, May 15th. The twin city locals, St. Paul No. 3, and Minneapolis No. 6, will hold their services jointly at Zion Baptist Church, Seventh Ave. at Hoag, Minneapolis. Rev. C. B. Burton will deliver the annual sermon and F. L. Abbey will have charge of the program A. W. Jordan heads the St. Paul lodge and R. A. Eddings is chairman of the Minneapolis local. The public is invited to attend the services. DEATHS Mattie Smith, age 33 years, 116 State St., died at Ancker Hospital May 7th. Remains prepared and shipped to Oklahoma City, Okla., May 10th, by A. J. McGavock. Survived by Husband, William Smith, and Mother, in Oklahoma City. Stella Bell, age 48 years, died suddenly May 5th at 498 West Central Ave., where she was rooming Funeral services were held May 12th from McGavock Mortuary at 2 P. M. Rev. T. J. Carr, Pastor of Saint Paul Baptist Church, officiated. Interment at Forest Cemetery. No known relatives. WELFARE WORKERS ATTEND CONVENTION Tuesday, most of the twin city welfare workers left for Des Moines, Iowa, where the Welfare Workers Conference will be held from May 11 to May 18. The Minneapolis group include Mrs. Lulu Maxwell, Mrs. Audrey McCullough, Gertrude Brown and Ethel Ray. 1. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Leach and T Victors Leach and Turner Victors In Primaries ALEXANDER'S IMPROVES PLACE Newest Addition to Their Eat Shop, Delicatessen and Tea Room Friday evening, May 13, Alexander's, Rondo and Dale Sts., St. Paul, opened their new Night Chicken Club which is on the upper floor of their present place of business. In this novel addition to the present tea room and eat shop there are three private dining rooms especially appropriate for private parties. The entire place is artistically decorated in silver gray and chinese red. The club will feature Sunday afternoon dinners, afternoon teas and night parties. Another pleasant thing about the club is the fact that you may have music with your food. If you care to dance you may. Silver, linen, and fountain service together with expert home cooking and excellent service are guaranteed by Mrs. Alexander. ELKS ORATORICAL CONTEST FINALS Those of you that did not attend the Elks' Oratorical Contest last Monday evening at St. James' A. M. E. Church, St. Paul, missed one of the greatest opportunities of hearing some of the Twin Cities youth best. The program started with a piano number by Miss Dorothy Hicks followed by a vocal solo by Mrs. Hattie Oliver, accompanied by Mrs. Geo. Hamilton which was enjoyed by all. The audience applauded so much that Mrs. Oliver gave another number which was just as good. Mr. McCracken Exalted Ruler of Goper, gave a little talk on Elkdom and explained to the audience what was the Oratorical contest for. Mr. Geo. Hamilton, one of our district attorneys acted as Toastmaster calling Mr. A. J. Todd, District Deputy of Minnesota for the Elks, to platform and later asked Mrs. Nellie McCullough to come to the platform but for some unknown reason the Grand Recorder preferred to sit with the audience. There were some preliminary contests went on before the original contestant which to the writer's way of thinking were very unfair to the regular contestant but of course I believe the committee just put the extras on to please some of the parents who thought their boys and girls were not given an even break in the preliminary and of course if they did not would have shown up the regular contestant. Master Wright of Robbinsdale spoke on constitution which was very good second and a very pretty little maiden by the name of Miss Lonewolf of St. Paul spoke well and with little more practice Mr. Wright will have to look out. Now every thing is ready for the real battle of the two cities. Of course lots of us know that there has always been a rivalry between the two cities since the early fifties. Chairman Hamilton had the judges all over the hall, two from Minneapolis and three from St. Paul. They are as follows: Miss Gertrude Brown and Mr. Raymond Cameron, Minneapolis; Mr. O. H. Hall and Miss Helen Hudson and Miss Johnson, St. Paul; the latter a lady of another race. Miss Annie Foster of St. Paul, spoke first and dear friend, you should have been there to hear this young lady talk on constitution, especially the 13-14-15 amendments which specially belong to the welfare of our great race. Miss Foster's time was a little over ten minutes. Master Hawkins of Minneapolis took the floor and addressing the Hon. Chairman and Judges held the audience spellbound for the next 11 minutes and speaking like no one but Master Hawkins could speak started from the beginning of the constitution in 1789 to the present. Asking one and all if Congress has ever enforced the 13-14-15 amendments. Master Hawkins won and won cleanly and much credit should be given the young lad of our race for being such a forceful speaker. So keep it up Master Hawkins and you surely will bring back the bacon to Minnesota in the second and final contest in Washington, D. C. Mrs. J. E. Stewart is reported recovering from her recent illness. U. S. POSTAGE 1 1/2c PAID Minneapolis, Minn. Permit No. 135 Price 5 Cent $ ^{ts}$ PRESENT MAYOR WILL BE OPPOSED BY HEAD OF COUNCIL W. C. BUCK WILL RUN AGAINST W. C. ROBB IN THIRTEENTH With Mayor Leach and Alderman O. J. Turner selected by voters at Monday's primary election to oppose each other for mayor in the June 13 final election, it became evident on receipt of complete returns Tuesday that the security of the radical group in the council has been shaken and may result in some changes. One minority alderman was eliminated in the primaries. He is Peter Pryts of the eleventh ward. Two others ran second and will have hard fights to hold their seats because their opponents are former aldermen. They are I. G. Scott, radical, in the tenth ward, and Duncan Hadley in the first ward. The conservative aldermen who ran for re-election all won their nominations. Leach Leads by 1,210 On the final unofficial returns, Mayor Leach led Alderman Turner by 1,210 votes. This is a close margin and presages a warm fight for the M. GEO. F. LEACH [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. mayoralty in June. Mayor Leach carried 10 of the city's 13 wards, the only districts going to Turner being the seventh, eleventh and twelfth. Alderman Turner's home is in the seventh ward. In some of the conservative wards the Leach and Turner totals were close. Mayor Leach's best showing was made in the first, third, fourth and tenth wards. Alderman Turner's close run to Mayor Leach was a surprise. It had been predicted that in a field split by five candidates, Mayor Leach would step off to a large plurality, but from the start of counting Alderman Turner's total was only a short amount below that of the mayor's. The other three candidates finished far below the two leaders. Mayor Leach polled 30,166 votes. Turner 28,956, Harry Lund 13,051, Fred Ossanna 12,246 and Fred D. McMillen 2,242. Out in the thirteenth ward W. C. Buck will oppose the present alderman, W. C. Robb. Watch the Herald for real campaign dope. News items for the Herald should reach the office before Wednesday noon of each week. Pride of Minnesota Lodge, No. 5, K. of P., made contribution to Red Cross fund of $5.00. - eae : ROR ARNE TET te eh ey ee eee : are Sg sti eRe 5 reo heey Riga cy ng ° - . : © Twin-City Herald “independent. Not Neutral” -- 4 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY PERRY PRINTING. CO. Main Office 26 First St. North Minneapolis Minn. é GE neva 6569 ea a ak ea ee eter oie ¥. @: THOMAS <6 ye ae age MR. SHIVERS occcscscescscesssesssccececceccncteemeeereoneesesseesecetsenttemmmnnnenseecceenee Wee President CECIL B. NEWMAN ccsecccceceecensneessceenessceentereentene Editor and Sec’y J. B.oPERRY 2.0 tee Treasurer ADVERTISING RATES ON APPLICATION SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year cance on en OO Thee Monte 2 os Six Monthe 22.52 cc WES Oe Month Se Wr ena ae An unusual thought is brought out by several people who have written the Chicago Defender to the effect that our people are putting too much money into the churches. The tone-of the complaints is very similar to expressions often heard here that the churches are always asking for money. However true that may be of Chicago, it is not true of the Twin Cities. As an example, Minneapolis has five major churches whose total budget approxi- mates $15,000 per year. This figures out to about 5 cents per week per per- son of our 6,000 population. Inasmuch as three-fourths of the people neither attend or contribute, complaint, if any, should come from the one-fourth who shoulder the entire burgen. But as this means only an average pledge of 20 cents per week per contributing member there is little ground upon which to place a reasonable complaint of extortion. What are these churches worth to the community? Spiritually there is no proper equivalent in money, for what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? But materially the churches extend an influence that may be totaled in dollars and cents. From those centers emanate the vitalizing com ponents of good citizenship. These bring respect and considerations. They bring employment, deter discriminatioxs and injustices and give to our peopl: a standing in the community they could not otherwise hope to enjoy. For that reason their upkeep and their future becomes the concern of every one of us. ei This brings us naturally to the consideration of replacement, perhaps the most important matter before the churches today. Only a moment’s seriour thought is required to realize that the church buildings of today—and ther« is not one in Minnesota adequate for its needs, or worthy of just pride—mus jn the course of years easily numbered, become incapable of further use When they are replaced it must be by modern structures fitted to care for the entire work the church should do. And this must be the responsibility of the people benefited—not church members only. All those who find it possible to live here in comfort and security, to follow their various profes- sions, businesses or occupations with greater ease and profit because of the church’s beneficent influence, should join to build in this beautiful city churches that shail by their beauty and completeness emphasize the develop ing progressiveness of our group. No, we are not giving too much money to the churches. -We are giving far too little. THE MARIAN ANDERSON RECITAL Last Friday night at the First Eaptist Church occurred the recital of Marian Anderson, perhaps the foremost woman violinist of our race and next to Roland Hayes in prominence. Where the seating capacity of the church should have been taxed by our race, only a handful of our group were present Of abont 300 people in the audience, perhaps one-sixth were of our group What a pitiful showing out of a population of five or six thousand of our people. Where were the musicians, the artists and those who represent the highest culture in our race? Why were they conspicuous by their absence? Here, they had not the excuse of competition, for none existed along that line, nor of inconyenience, no more central or convenient place could be had in the city, nor of exorbitant prices, the admission was more than moderate for one of. her prominence and artistic ability. What then was the reason for the limited number present? Are we to conclude that our, boast of niusicd) and artistic aévelophient is only'a boast and in reality does not exist? Then again, this recital was put on by the Twin City chorus of the Phyllis Wheatley House, for the benefit of the house, and sponsored by the white W. C. A. to stimulate interest in the house. The Phyllis Wheatley House war made possible by the other groups of our city, and is supported largely from the community fund, which gets its means almost entirely from that group What must be their reaction when they see the almost total indifference of our own to those things which are entirely for our group? What must be the feeling of the resident head of the House when she has to go before her board and acknowledge failure, not because of any lack of effort on her pari and those directly connected with her, but because as a race we have not yet outgrown that childish simplicity of being willing to take all and give nothing? It is time we grew up. THE COMING ELECTION s over. As a matter of fact our streng stance, polling all of our strength woul nayor, but with the candidates chosen fo the final result resting on a few hundr« lifferent complexion. This paper is nc in the city for whom to vote, but it is sa @ on some one man where our strengtl 1 do your duty. He or she may not be | choice whose election we do not con \d our demands, and is not likely to pa: tests. hand, where our vote is apt to place a from office if conditions warrant, our r . given his very serious consideration. shall be given; he who has not shall | has. The election is not very far off to canvass the candidates and outline The Primary is over. As a matter of fact our strength in the Primaries is negligible, for instance, polling all of our strength would not have changed the candidate for mayor, but with the candidates chosen for the various offices and in many cases the final result resting on a few hundred or less votes, th: story takes on a different complexion. This paper is not trying to tell th voters of our race in the city for whom to vote, but it is saying to them, to ge together and decide on some one man where our strength may be the decid ing factor and then do your duty. He or she may not be our personal choice but our personal choice whose election we do not control feels under nc obligation to us and our demands, and is not likely to pay much attention tc our requests or protests. On the other hand, where our vote is apt to place a candidate in offic or remove a man from office if conditions warrant, our requests or demand: are very apt to be given his very serious consideration. In other words, hc who hes (power) shall be given; he who has not shall be taken away, per haps, that which he has. The election is not very far off. It is time to can yass the situation, to canvass the candidates and outline a course of action. po YOUR BIT The greatest flood disaster in history has visited our country. All over the nation from the press and pulpit the people have been asked to aid the stricken Mississippi Valley people. All races in that section of the country the poor and the rich, are suffering. In past floods, tornadoes, and earth- quakes the Negro has not been hard hit, but this time he is the chief sufferer. ‘The conditions, as reported by the press, are beyond description and the helplessness of the people against the swift and vengeful river makes the situation extremely pitiable. Most of the people made homeless, bereft of clothing and hungry are colored people. Those people need help and they need it immediately. The Herald wants to urge everyone to contribute to the Red Cross relief fund. Many of our own are suffering and it is our duty to our race, country and God to help these stricken people in their hour of need. SPEND YOUR MONEY WISELY ‘There are a number of white merchants who appreciate the money spent by Negroes with them. There are also a great number who do not appreciate your nickels, dimes, and dollars. Ordinarily those firms that do welcome your patronage advertise in colored publications. It would be wise and help- ful racially if you, Mr. Citizen and you Mrs. Citizen would give those firms that advertise in your own newspapers first consideration when you do your daily shopping. Usually the firms that won't advertise in Negro newspapers don’t contribute to colored charities or employ Negro help. There_is abso- lutely no reason why we should help swell the coffers of unfriendly firms. Think it over, friends. Eastern newspapers have frequently mentioned the name of W. T. Frances of St. Paul for the post of Minister to Liberia. Such an appointment wowd enhance the prestige of the Minnesota Negro and we are sure Attorney Francis would make an able representative of this country in Africa. Since fhe Firestone interests have gone into Liberia this post is one of the most important stations in the diplomatic service. ie TWIN-CITY HERALD Ce === Now that the Minneapolis Primary elections are over it is time for our leaders to tell us who the real friends of the group are among those nom- inated. We appreciate both the boasts and knocks, Brickbats hurled our way will do us,little harm as we will use them to build and strengthen our foun- dations. | The Observer | “Mother” certainly came into her own last Sunday—‘“Mothers’ Day.” Solemn and impressive services were held in all the churches and glowing tributes paid to the dearest of God’s humans, ee ee ee Be ON Ong a ee ep Serer humans, ¥6s. Through the energetic and untiring efforts of its pastor, Rev. C. R. Wa- ters, St. James A. M. E. Church, Min- neapolis, seems to have at last reached its long looked for “hearts desire” in securing for its place of worship, the Lutheran church on the corner of 4th street and 15th Ave. S. The story of the acquisition of this property reads almost like an Aesop fable. When the Lutheran congregation decided to move, a committee from their trustee board called on St. James’ trustee board, offering to sell to us. I re member to have said to one of them that I did not think we could under- take it, as we were in no position t finance so great a task. I shall never forget the answer he made. He said, “Brother, you trust God, if He wants you to have that church, He will find a way for you to get it.” I said, “You mean then, that we must put the proposition squarely up to God?’ ‘That’s just what I mean,” he re- plied. Well, we took the message back to St. James’ congregation, they cer- tainly must have done as the song says, “Take your trouble to the Lord and leave it there.” For in twe weeks, “like a thunderbolt out of a clear sky,” came that wonderful, life- saving God inspired gift from Mr Walter Boutell. And now that St. James is anchored in its new homegits doors will always be open with ¢ great big “Welcome” to everybody. And what shall we say in apprecia- tion of Mr. Boutell— what can we say that would adequately commensurate this fine Christian gentleman for such a generous and noble an act. God bless him, and may he reap a great reward in heaven. ees Speaking of churches, I wonder if our people in Minneapolis, realize how they are neglecting their churches We as a race, like to believe we are fhe most religious people in America We like to scoff at what we call “White folk’s religion” and make our selves ‘think they have no religion; yet you go to any white church at any service on Sunday, and unless you are there before the opening, you can- not get a seat. Now about our churches? We have approximately 7,000 men, women and children in Minneapolis, with seven churches. Evenly divided that would give each church a followirig of 1,000 each. White Minneapolis claims that one in every three of its people are regular church attendants. What can we say—not even one in every six— why this difference? Not because we don’t know any better—we were all church or Sunday school attendant: once, Is it because often we get a taste of prosperity—we forget God and worship the luxuries of this world When God said, “Thou shalt have no other Gods before me,” He meant it— every word of it. Our attitude to- ward the church is nothing but down- right negligence and is so displeasing ‘n the sight of God that we are today the most backward 7,000 Negroes in America. Let’s wake up and at least show our respect, gratitude and loyal- ty to “Him who doeth all things well,” by going to church Sunday. + ee I see by a Chicago paper that the ugly serpent of race prejudice is raising its head in the Southern flood situation, and the usual complaints that the refugees of our race are “ex- periencing worst treatment than they did in days of slavery— and in many eases food and clothing sent to relief 2amps never reach our people. White heads of camps confiscate the goods and distribute them among their own vace. I expected this would happen and said so at a certain meeting. It would be well for Twin City folks to withhold their clothing contribu- tions’ until they can send them to our Church or Lodge people direct. eek ew ee ORR Cae Pe INTERESTING READING In the May number of Current His- tory appears an article by Cleveland G. Hall, entitled “The Negro’s Con- tribution to American Music.” One of the leading Negro publica- tions is the Messenger, published in New York City, and edited by A, Phil- ip Randolph and Chandler Owen. The assistant editor is Abram L. Harris who was formerly in charge of the Minneapolis Urban League. Geo. Schuyler, whose helpful satire and sarcasm appears each week in the Pittsburgh Courier is the Managing editor of the Messenger. Among the contributors to the magazine are J. A. Rogers, E. B. Henderson, Eugene Gor- don, Alice Dunbar Nelson, James W. Ivy, Wilbert Holloway, . Faustina Trimble and Ted Carroll. This pub- lication should be in your home. Among the new books by or about our people is “Black April,” a novel by Julia Peterkin. Another book is “The Negro in the Reconstruction of Virginia,” by A. A. Taylor. Both of these will be reviewed at a later date hy the writer of this column. Have you read Van Vechten’s “Nig- ger Heaven’? (Ip) (ip) WHC Music World TWIN CITY CHORUS PRESENTS MARIAN ANDERSON IN RECITAL Marian Anderson, New York pre- eminent contralto of our race, ap- peared in recital at the First Baptist church Friday night, May 6th, as- sisted by the Twin City Choral So- ciety. From an artistic standpoint the recital was a decided success, from an attendance standpoint, a consider- able disappointment. Very gracious and with a charming stage presefce, Miss Anderson has a voice of wide range, particularly resonant and pleasing in her middle and lower register. Grouping her songs in French, German and Italian in the first part of her program, for the last part she used a group of English and a group of spirituals, and in each group she seemed equally at ease and at home. To the generous applause that was accorded her she responded with several more English songs among which were the familiar “By the Waters of Minnetonka” and “Sammy Boy.” Her accompanist, Wm. King, proved very capable, though a little more color at times would not have been out of place. The Twin City Choral society of about 60 voices, un- der the capable direction of John Hick- man, Jr. of St. Paul, lent much to the enjoyment of the evening by its group of five songs, including three spirit- uals. Mrs, Malvina Glenn at the piano. _ Luke 17:17. Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? | The Danger of Ingratitude _ Among the Mean Men of the world, I consider the ingrate to be, perhaps the worst. There is an old legend “The Angel of Blessing returning to ‘the earth from the throne of God is | laden with blessings in answer to the petitions of men, but on returning to the throne of God this angel is empty- handed.” So few are those who ap- preciate what God has done for them. From the text quoted above it ap- pears to me that of the persons healed ‘the nine should have been the most grateful, because they were Jews, but aa not every one that says Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom. Are we grateful to God for his good- ‘ness to us or, are we proving: our- selves ingrates? Judge ye. OUR ADVERTISERS APPRECI- ATE YOUR NICKELS, DIMES AND DOLLARS. Remember that The Herald is printed in a Race printing shop by a Race printer. r ENS OR Ao ae ow UN Fie a 2 3 moe Ce | ‘ pf NS : Es < Se Fraternal Choice 2938 Chicago Avenue Chicago at Lake Phone Dykewater 2461 SERMONETTE Cc. B. Burton Phone—Geneva 2071 E, G> HARRIS. Prop. Tue DUNBAR. 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Smith are still able from the mine of valuable talent available, to give to members and friends of the Forum a most enter- taining program. For Sunday after- noon, May 15, they present as the speaker for the meeting, Mrs. Mae Black Mason of St. Paul. In addition to enjoying a reputation as a musician which extends far beyond the borders of her own state, Mrs. Mason is a speaker of intelligence and charm. Her subject is one in which she is especially at home: “American Music, its Source and Vitality.” Sharing the program with Mrs. Mason are Mrs. Mae Glenn, well-known Minneapolis vocalist who will be accompanied by Mrs, Melvina Glenn; Hollis and Clif- ford Hawkins, whogneed no introduc- tion to Minneapolis audiences, will give a. and b. selections on violin and piano; Miss Esther Medora Stovall, high school graduate and lately fin- ished from MacPhail School of Mu- sie, in piano numbers. The Forum al- ways finds time for the report of its critic, Mr. J. W. Baldwin, who has achieved the reputation of saying more cruel things in a more delight- ful way than any one who ever held the office. Altogether a well-balanced, attrac- tive program which begins promptly at 3:30, at the Phyllis Wheatley House. Come with your friends. Remember that The Herald is printed in a Race printing shop by a Race printer. O. A. SUNDIN Catlor Give Me a Trial I guarantee satisfaction Phone Dykewater 5983 734 E. Lake St. Minneapelis Free Delivery To All Parts of City OurEconomyMarket 902 6th Ave. No., Minneapolis GROCERIES Poultry and Meats Hyland 9746 McDUFF WOODARD. Prop. BROTHERHOOD HEARING BEGINS New York, N. Y., May. 6—The hear- ing of the Brotherhood of Sleeping car porters before the Meditation Board opened last week. Edwin Mor- row, member of the board found the ease so large that he telegraphed Washington for a government statisti- cian. The first part of the hearing will be conducted in N. Y. and the remainder in Chicago according to a statement issued by a Phillip Randolph for the brotherhood. He further stated that since the board had recognized and granted the brotherhood a full hear- ing that it was up to the men to see that the movement was backed finan- cially to a successful completion of its case. soe i ae aah 4 a see ee . othe 3 4 os ee ee i ae Ps ree 3 ins aes | ra <a vaca, sane ek | ioe | eee el re Fs | KEEP Judge on the Municipal Bench Received Highest Vote in Lawyers’ Primary Graduate of University of Minnesota Served in World War Appointed by Gov. Christianson Prepared and circulated by Judge Carroll Vol- untary Lawyers’ Committee, for which $10.60 is to be paid. TITEL | SPORTS | JIMMY MOLLETT KNOCKS OUT SAMMY LONG By Hamlet “Kid” Rowe Ym one of the preliminaries to th Jock Mslor2-Mark Judge bout, Jimmy Moliett, a lightweight boxer of Chi- «age, knocked out Sammy Long whe} of Minneapolis, in the first found oi a scheduled four-round bout Molleit’s defeat of Long was so quick, that tue fstie fans did not have ar opportunity to get a line upon him He, however, demonstrated that hc possessed plenty of power in his right hand; Moliett is under the manage- ment of DeBray of Chicago, who als. directs the destinies of Otto Vor Porat and Haakon Hansen, Heavy- weight and Middleweight Champion: respectively of Norway. Matchmaker and promoter, Mik« Collins, of the Minneapolis Boxing Gib, has promised Mollett futurc pout, Gs ho same.card Ernie Peters. Flyweight of Chicago, fought Brit Gorman of Minneapolis, a hectic ten round bout to a draw. Gorman, b; holding Peters to a draw, has ad vanced one step farther in his climi to a match for the flyweight title These two clever boys fought fror gong to gong. Referee Geo. A. Bar ton at no time had to separate ih fighters. The card was pleasing in its en tirory, the only regret being that th Mofeit-Long bout was of such shor duration. Moliett will make his fu ture hone in Minneapolis, where h- has the best wishes of the follower of the fight game. On the next card Matchmaker Co! lins will have another Race fighter Billy Freeman, who is under the man agement of Hamlet “Kid” Rowe. Free man is 19 years of age, weighs 18 pounds, and has been very impressive in his workouts in the gymnasium The fighters around the Rose Roor: Gymnasium, who have observed Free- man in his workouts, predict a bril- liant future for him. ‘Phere is a probability of “Big” Bil! Tate of Chicago, meeting the winner of the Von Poret-Sully Montgomery bout, which will occur here May 20th. SPORT SHOTS Our sports editor, H. B. Rowe, ha: gone to Chicago on business; there- fore, “Specks” will have to pinch hit for him. 7 * se Dick Hudlin, colored tennis ace of the University of Chicago, was elect- ed captain of that school’s tennis team. This is the first time that a colored lad has headed any of the Big Ten athletic teams. se Billi O’Shields won two places for Minnesota at the Minnesota-Wiscon sin track meet at Madison, last Satur. day. se 8 The Navy Cab baseball team is fast reunding into shape. Bill Brooks went down to Milwaukee, last week and re- turned with three new players. 7. + Larry Gains, colored light-heavy weight sensation of Canada, has been matched to fight Mike McTigue some time this month. » +e ® Cecil Cook of Syracuse, Easterr track star, covered himself with glory in the Penn Relays. It was his las’ apeerrence, a member of the Univer “tity of Syracuse. * * + + ©. friend Tiger Flowers paste¢ Chuck Wiggins for nine of the sched uled ten rounds last week in Buffalo. ** * Next week our nationally knowr sports editor will give us the lowdowr on things around Chicago. se 8 Robert Kyle of the University of Minnesota track team won the broad jump at Madison, May 7th. Cc LORED AND WHITE AMERICAN LESION POSTS MERGE IN ROCHESTER, N. Y. Reckester, N. Y., May 11.—Two of the !a: gest legion posts in this sectior of the country, one all white and th other eslored recently decided t merge their posts under one com posite name to lead the way to tru: democracy among the men who fought in the late war. The action of thes two posts is indicative of the new spirit of tolerance that must come- i‘ the black man is expected to fight for this country in times of war. _ THE HERALD<«“--< «ro. The Twin City Herald will reach al’ hearts because it belongs to a race that keep so far apart. ; But all we want, dear friends, © your. co-operation. And we will be able to show these sheets to all nations. So send in your subscription one and all, for our service is up to the people call. So help us to make this paper ® grend success, and we will guarantes we will give you the very best. = PHYLLIS WHEATLEY NOTES Miss Ethel May Ray left Tuesday to attend the National Conference of Seeial Work in Des Moines, Iowa. - 'The Phyilis Wheatley House Kiddies appeared in a group of songs, on a pregram sponsored by the Blue Tri- angie Girls of Northeast Branch Y. W..C. A., at Edison High School, Bri- day, May 18th. The High School Girls’ Literary Club will not meet Monday, the 16th Yhe girls are planning a “Kid” party for the near future. The date for our Annual Exhibit is drawing near when Twin City folks may view the work done in various lasses during the past year. The Auxiliary held their monthly ‘uncheon meeting Tuesday. Mrs. John Wright of Robbinsdale, gave a very nteresting and modern demonstration n canning. Miss Marian Anderson, Contralto of Philadelphia, made her headquar- ‘ers at Phyllis Wheatley House dur- ng her recent visit to Minneapolis. The Musical of the Twin City Chora’ Club which presented and assisted Miss Marian Anderson as scloist Fri- jay night,-was a rare treat. The Thoral, under the direction of Mr Hickman, was a credit to the Twin Cities. Miss Anderson possessed 2 ‘ich contralto voice of great power. Her tone showed evidence of a cul- ture. We agree with Mr. F. D. Perkins of New York, that Miss Anderson’s voice is one in a hundred thousand. Mr. King assisted her marvelously at the riano. ‘i The Choral is an organization af- jliated with Phyllis Wheatley Settle- ment House, and is a little over 2 vear old. This choral will close its season’s work with a reception at Phyllis Wheatley House, Thursday rening, May 18th. FIRE DEPARTMENT In the recent Civil Service Exami- iation held in St, Paul for the position of fire fighters, there was a total of ‘bout 500 applications. Of this num- yer, 371 were accepted for the finals ind out of this number 91 are eligible ‘or appointment. The representative of the Bureau reports this is the larg- st number of applicants in the his- tory of the department, and the num- yer who failed to pass the medical ex- umination is much larger than ever before. Of this number there were 12 of our group who took the initial examination which comes in three varts. Of that number nine are on the eligible list for appointment as follows: George Manning, Herbert Foster, John Culver, Lionel West Marvin R. Shivers, Lee A. Gwyne, George Neal and David Grissen *teve Hopkins also qualified but with- lrew his name. After looking over he list we found that all of our yroup were between the top of the ist and the middle, which goes to show that we are well qualified for the position. We are often told by nembers of the other group that we do not measure up to the standard but the records say that we do. So, ‘et’s all work together for a better St. Paul, and a better showing in a!l lines. Fraternally Speaking So get in line, forward march: for ‘id Ames is doing something at last. Now all old Elks who have fallen by he way, please come back home and yelp us to make it pay. The M. W. Union Grand Lodge of Masons opened the 62nd annual com- munication last Monday, with a ban- yuet in the W. C. T. U. hall. The ban- vuet was attended by the officers of he Grand lodge and prominent citi- zens. Mayor E. W. Culver deliversti#the address of welcome for the city. Past Srand Master Robert C. Carnes of Detroit responded. George Schumacher, member of the sity council: Walter H. Stowers of Detroit, a past grand master of the order and a law partner of Mr. Barnes, and A. W. Dungey of Lan- sing, past grand master of the order. also spoke. Hello Brother Elks, the long fought battle is won, And we are going into our new home where we all can have some fun And believe me, boys; the place is as bes fine as silk, ‘Where"all of-us can go and take a lit- | tle camel’s milk. SS Se So some of them that know it all ‘Willbet their bottom dollar that we are going to fall. _ But we will show them Bills that we are going home to stay. Because we know it will take every Brother Elk to pay. Send your news items to Marvin Shivers, 276 W. Central Ave., tele- phone Elkhurst 5183. TWIN-CITY HERALD Local Happenings Mrs. A. W. Arter of Rochester, Minn., is in the city visiting with her son, Mr. Robert H. S. Arter who is attending the medical college, Uni- versity of Minnesota, and is also visiting Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Wright of 1705 Seventh St. S. E.. Mrs. Arter attended the Mothers’ Day Program on Saturday, May the 7th, at the Uni- versity, receiving her invitation from the Dean of the school. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Moss of 3022 1ith Ave. So. can be seen these days motoring in a beautiful new Essex Goach. Mr. and Mrs, Dave Francis and Mr. ohn Maxwe!l have returned from a very pleasant motor trip, visiting St Louis; Mo., and Chicago, Ill. Mr. William King of Philadelphia Pa., who was Miss Marian Anderson’: accompanist in the concert given at the First Baptist Church, was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Miltor Shanks during his stay in the city. Mrs. M. Ellis, 3833 Fourth Ave. So., returned this week from a pleasani visit with her mother, Mrs. Mariah Slaughter who lives in Mexia, Tex. The members of the Twin City Lib eral Art Club are making elaborate plans for their Silver Tea on Wednes- day, the 18th of May, at the home of the President, 3712 Fourth Ave. So. On Wednesday, May the 4th, Mj R. A. Eddings and Miss Evelyn Smith 2728 Second St. No., were married at the home of Rev. C. B. Burton. Rev. Burton reading the ceremony. Mrs. Georgia Phillips of 670 West Central Ave., St. Paul, Minn., assisted by the Willing Workers’ Club, enter- tained Rev. and Mrs. J. Strong~at luncheon last week, Mrs. Clark D. Chavis, 3849 Fourth Ave. So., returned home this week after having spent: the winter in Snowhill, Ala. Mrs. Chavis was a teacher in the Snowhill Inst. during her stay there and visited her father in North Carolina en route home, who was quite ill. Miss Regina Johnson is home agair after a pleasant visit with her grand- mother. The Women’s Auxiliary to the Min- neapolis Branch N. A. A. C. P. wil hold its regu'ar monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 25th, 2:30 P. M., at Phyllis Wheatley House, 808 Basseti Place. There wil! be a short progran of music and Mrs, Gooden, President of the St. Paul Auxiliary, will speak The ladies will serve tea and light refreshments. Every lady is urged to come and bring a friend. Mrs. R. A. Van Hook, 3612 Ellict Ave., has been appointed local Chair. man for the Minnesota State Federa- tion of Colored Women’s Clubs whe will gather here for the annual con- vention late in June. After thinking things over a bit Doris Louise (two weeks old), the beautiful young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mason Lewis, 36th St. and Fourth Ave. So., decided she wouldn’t enter the N. A. A. C. P. Baby Con- test this year, and she “hopes we don’t feel hurt” but will give us a lively race for the first prize next year. Miss\Dorothy Shelton of Winona, Minn., is taking a_ post-graduate course at the Lawrence Academy of Beauty Culture. While in the city she is living at the Phyllis Wheatley House, 808 Bassett Place. Mr. Orlando Shelton passed away at General Hospital Monday morning Mr. Shelton had been employed at the Snyder Pool Hall for the past six years and his death was a shock to his many friends and relatives. Mr. Shelton was buried in Winona at the home of his brother, Mr. V. H. Shelton who accompanied the remains home. The earnest workers of Pilgrim Baptist Church will meet Friday, May 18th, with Mrs. Billie Hyde of 749 St Anthony Ave. With a 100 per cent Alpha Phi Alpha program consisting of an ad- dress to the students by Attornes Geo. W. Hamilton, remarks by Chaun- cey Cooper, President of the loca chapter and further remarks by the National President, Raymond Cannon Mu Chapter of the Alpha Ph Alpha culminated its annual go t¢ High School go to College campaigr ‘Sunday, May 8th. After the speeche: ‘the three best essays submitted in th« ‘scholarship contest were read. Mis: ‘Virginia Stokes was the winner. The Misses Annisalena Foster and Doro- hy Hall won first and second honor. able mention respectively. _ Mrs. E. O. James was severel; shaken up when she fell from the lat: tice work in her home at 632 Centra Ave. on Friday, May 7th. After < few days’ rést she is again able to be around. : - The Auxiliary of the N. A. A. C. P is launching its membership drive anc CHURCH’ NOTES Coutinued from page 2 “THE NEGRO DANCE UNDER EUROPEAN EYES” ., An article by Andre Levinson, ap- pearing under the heading in “The Theatre Arts” magazine for April, 1927, goes into the very ethics of Negro~ Jazz dancing. Since the French writer, Andre Colurony, has devoted a volume of his collection “Modern Music to Jazz,” jazz dan-c- ing may now be admitted into the galaxy of fine arts, though, but re- cently it was an object of jest and ridicule, to both the public and the press. In the language of today, it has arrived. This is proven by the furor that bas been created by the Colored art- ists of the “Revue Negro” at the Champ Elysees, Paris, where a vast audience greets these Colored per- formers nightly; for Josephine Baker and Florence Mills have taken Paris by storm. Of Josephine Baker, M. Levinson says: “It is not a grotesque Negro dancing girl who stands before the audience but a black Venus.” It is she with her Simian suppleness, who is responsible for the Charleston craze in Paris today. She is “an idol that enslaves and incites mankind.” ~ The writer draws a sharp contrast between the Josephine Baker and the Florence Mills type of dancing, the latter being dainty and free from sen- suality. He asserts that it is a long voad from the valley of the Niger to the white lights of Broadway, and who will deny this. In the Niger Val- ley, these dances were sacred ceremo- nials, but in Paris, New York and Chi- cago, they have become a mere diver- tisement for white idlers of these great world cities. The Negro, him- self, has progressed since leaving the jungles of his fatherland, while his Nordic admirers have evidently ret- rograded and become somewhat de- moralized in their taste for pleasure and enjoyment. It is, indeed, gratifying to know that this fair and open-minded critic is able to draw the line of distinction between different types of artists of our group. He says: “The. mad ara- besques of the incomparable Jose- phine can give us an almost shocking insight into our own more sombre depths, but Florence Mills, for in- stance, is developing toward an almost precious elegance.” We make no-proud boasts of our vacial kinship to Josephine Baker, with her “demoralizing” appeal. “A genius,” M. Levinson says, “who is able at one bound to join her savage forefathers and with another to go back to our common animal ances- tors.” N. A. A. C. P. NOTES _ The N. Y. office, a short time since, asked the Minneapolis branch to in- vestigate a case referred to it by a prisoner in the Stillwater peniten- tiary. The matter was referred to the Legal and Redress Committee. Miss L. 0. Smith of the committee made an immediate and thorough investigation, reporting her findings within two days. As the complainant was an ex- ‘soldier, his case was also referred to ee Johnny Baker Post. Commander B. F. Peery of the Post also made a thorough search of the records, se- | cured a transcript of the evidence and sent a written report of his conclu- ‘sions to the president of the Minne- apolis branch. There was nothing that could be done for the complain- ant. The case is interesting, however, because of the close co-operation shown by the two organizations and the prompt and zealous work of those ‘to whom the matter was entrusted. **_ * * | It’s a great thing to own a baby, boy or girl—a greater thing if that ‘baby prove the most popular among the many fine Minneapolis babies. But the finest thing is to know that your baby is giving its help in behalf of the organization which is seeking to make the future of that baby some- thing to look forward to without dread. This is the notwithstanding influence behind the 50 mothers, whose babies are entered in our 1927 Baby Contest. Ingprest has now grown to white heat. Only one baby can win the grand prize, but every one of those babies is surely trying. It’s up to every Minneapolitan to help. “* * In a few days a company of 50 Min- neapolis women and men will begin the campaign for this year’s member- ship in the local branch. The record of the branch during the past year has been so satisfying that few will be found to refuse the endorsement which their membership implies. If possible give the solicitor your mem- bership on the first call. He helps best who helps promptly. OUR ADVERTISERS APPRECI- ATE YOUR NICKELS, DIMES AND DOLLARS. Remember that The Herald is printed in a Race printing shop by a Race printer. planning its baby contest which is to come off in June when William Pick- ens, Field Secretary of the N. A. A. C. P., will be in the city. Phone South 7954 2 ‘Established 1908 W. Squire Neal . Guneral Director 502 E. 24th Street Minneapolis, Minn. Phone South 3027 2269 Fifth Avenue South Tur CAPPAE . 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