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THE ADVOCATE I An Independent Paper Devoted to the VOL. XXI NO H Interests s/ the People PORTLAND, OREGON, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1923 PRICE 5 CENTS M. GARVEY PLEADS FOR RESTORATION OF AFRICA TO RACE MARY B. TALBERT DIES AT HER HOME WELL KNOWN CLUB WOMAN AFTER MANY MONTHS ILLNESS SUCCUMBS AT HER HOME IN BUFFOLA, N. Y.—FOR MANY YEARS HEAD OF WOMEN'S ACTIVITIES Local and For-' eign News Briefs I Only Colered Woman Accredited Dais gats to International Council of Wo men.-—Served Among Colored Soldiers During World War»— Freed Douglass' Home of Debt health for a number of months but ilttla did her friends, who were not near enough to visit her. realise how serious was her case. Only a few days ago the associate editor of The Advocate had a letter from her signed In her own handwriting "Mother T.N, stating she was Improved In many respects but that complications had SO* in. The tone of her letter was optimistic for her recovery. The death of Mra. Talbert Is not only a loss to her family and friends but to the entire world, for her edu cational and uplift activities stretch ed across the seas. She was the greatest and one of the most active woman of her race; she seemed to be able to accomplish more than any other one individual and she had a great rapacity for doing things. No sooner than she had accomplished one big thing, she was ready for i an other—alwaya having the interest of her race and suffering humanity In general al heart. While president of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, her big effort was to free the home of the late Frederick Douglass from debt so that it might serve as an inspirational mecca for our youth Thia was accomplished during her administration and the mortgage was burned at the national convention in Denver. Colo., 1818. Mrs. Talbert served during the late world war In devastated France, laboring among, cheering and admin istering to the needs of the wounded and encouraging the other soldiers to do the great work that lay before them to be done. She wn the first loved wife. Mary B Talbert which colored woman to sit as an official occurred at the family residence, 118 deputy at any International Council Northland Ave.. Buffalo. N. Y.. Mon of Women's meeting, having been day morning. chosen to go to Geneva in 1820 as Mra. Talbert had been In declining a member of the American delega- tloh. According to an editorial ap pearing In the “Afjenposten” (The REPP & SON Afternoon Poet) a Geneva daily, Sept. 15. 1830, Mrs. Talbert was one of the few deputies 1 who addressed the as- SIS Valoa Avenas at Palling sembly. The edltorial continues: “Mrs. Talbert has been extensively O*rn«>4 TOI» entertained In i many homes of the Norwegian women; at a reception given by His Highness, the King and Queen Maud, at the Royal Palace; •00 Qoodnoufih Building (Continued on page three) (Spec lal| The Advocate staff was shocked be yond expression Monday upon receipt of a telegram from William H Tai berl announcing the death of hla bo- StipleiidFincyGrocerias J. S. Bell's Photo Studio 5th and Yamhill Btreeta Main 5426 Portland. Ore. sogoooooooooooooooomodod » X Goods McBRADY’S PARAMOUNT AGENT Anyone desiring to purchase Me- Brady Toilet Articles or want Hair Work, call Mrs. McLemore. Sellwood 1702 —adv. MR. WILLIAMS PASSES Oscar W. Williams died Sunday at the home of bls sister. Mrs. Dollle Paries. D78 Haight avenue, and was buried Thursday from Finley's. Rev. E. C. Dyer in charge. WE HEAR FROM PORTLANDER COLORED WOMAN LEAVES E8- , TATE TO WHITE PEOPLE for a woman physician. One in fam- Uy; good wages. Will furnish trans portation. If necessary. Write or call The Advocate, suite 311, Macleay Bldg., Portland, Ore.—adv. Stay off date October 31 at—Adv. BEAUTY ATTENTION I DOCTORS California 8un Parlor, School Beauty and Culture Enroll Now Send for Our Text Book, The Success ful Hairdresser. This book is a thor ough and complete course in Diseases of the Scalp and Skin, Facial Mas sage, Manicuring, Marcel and Water Waving; an interesting treatise on all brunches of the profession. SPECIAL PRICE, 83.00 Send No Money—Pay Your Poetman Classes Begin September 15th 521 NORTH 33RD STREET Omaha Nebraska A brand new shipment of HIGH BROWN toilet articles, 311 Macleay Bldg.—Adv. Furnished or unfurnished rooms for rent Call Atwater 3419.—adv. GRAND BALL Given by the Past Matron and Past Patron Club, O. E. S. forte to a limited number of pupils, beginning the November let « Negro Improvement Association why their opposition and they cannot tell you. But they oppose it because it Is popular to oppose It; because the “intelligent’* people of the race op pose it; because they are afraid to come out and speak for iL fearing they will be criticised by their friends and classed as “crazy"; because they do not want to offend their white friends. We heard that Mr. Garvey openly said that the colored people in thia country had not accomplished any thing. But these people failed to go further and modify that statement as did Mr. Garvey. He explained what he meant by that assertion when he said, "Yes. you have schools, col- leges, churches, business instltu- tions. beautiful homes, etc., but when I say you have not accomplished any- thing I mean that you haven't any- thing that cannot be taken away from you in twenty-four hours . . . you cannot protect yonr lives, how on earth can you protect your property, and so when I say you haven't ac complished anything I mean you have nothing you can protect.” Some critieiae Garvey for assailing other organizations. This is unfor tunate. All people cannot think the same way and therefore all people will never join any one organization. But we hold that Mr. Garvey has the same right to strike back at the var ious organizations as they have to assail the organization he represents. We also heard he belonged to the Ku Klux Klan and therefore asked him to put us wise how he became a mem ber, being as black as he ia. Mr. Garvey explained that when the op portunity presented itself he called on the Imperial Wizard because be ing interested in his race, and be lieving the Ku Klux Klan to be op- posed to his race, he wanted to find out all he could from the head of the Klan, so he might be in a better po- silion to direct his' forces to the race’s best interests. Some accuse Garvey of teaching hatred toward the white race and militarism. What ia more equitable than this: “When the white man gets to the place he ia willing to be led by Negroes, then (Continued on page two) =ìì I ARMISTICE DAY, NOVEMBER 12TH of Store of Better Clothes for Men and Women 1 This ia OCTOBER, Don't need to ask yon if you have been thinking of clothes for Fall and Winter. We know you have. STAG AUDITORIUM Just a question of flnding what you want and setting it 820 EAST FOURTEENTH ST. Webb's Famous Orchestra Sellwood 3327 Admission 50c Admission 50c DANCE Can’t we help you? Wo dress thousands of Portland people, drees them in keeping with best styles, and dress them on our Divided Payment Plan, which makes it delightfully easy, convenient and simple. Why not let us dress you? Your convenience our terms. Style is the outstanding feature of our clothes this season, both for men and women. Quality is the surest evidence of a well-dressed person. Give ua a look. See if we can't please you. CHERRY’S Tawawa Tennis Club 349 MORRISON STREET Take Elevator On Th»lr Tacoma Store: 1121 Broadway r. THIRD OWN YOUR HOME ANNUAL CHRI8TMAS SEATTEL STORE 1015 2nd Ave. DANCE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25' With a small down payment, I can put you in just the kind of home you alwaya wanted. We can arrange the balance tike rent Admission 50 Cents Dancing from S to 12 STAG AUDITORIUM Phons Broadway 7222 For Dinners, Luncheons, Teas, Socials, Parties, Receptions, Dances, Entertainments of all kinds, and for LODGE MEETINGS use the Call at 311 Macleay Bldg., and talk The matter over with ue. Yea, we have them for rent, too Stag Auditorium and Club Rooms A. H. MORROW 381 East Morrison Street Rates Reasonable Service Supreme Phone East 8007 DINNERS SERVED EVERY SUNDAY BONDED BROKER Broadway 5807 •j Satisfaction Will Ba Mutual Model Shoe Repair LO • ?e ..T 311 Macleay Bldg. of Stay off Hallowe'en nlghL—adv. Stay off Thanksgiving—■Court of Calantho will entertain you. Partlou- lare later.—adv. X (Special) Marcus Garvey, President General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, with headquarters In New York City, was the guest a few days last week of the local branch of the organization and spoke before a representative audience Friday night at Mt. Olivet Baptist church, East First and Schuyler streets. The program was opened by a quartet followed by prayer offered by Rev. J. W. Anderson, pastor of the church. This was followed by a piano solo by Mrs. C. H. Downing, then Mrs. Phil- lips, Lady President of the local or- ganization. gave a short talk. R ot . Mr. E. C. Dyer, pastor of the Inde pendent Baptist Church, himself a supporter of the U. N. L A., In most fitting terms introduced the speaker of the evening. H. Bird, president of the local branch, presided. We had the pleasure of privately interviewing Mr. Garvey and also hearing his public lecture. And after listening to the man expound the principles of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and its ob jects. we are of the opinion that the colored press generally, which has spoken so disparagingly of him, has wilfully misrepresented the man and the movement. And the Individuals who have never heard him or his rep resentatives. nor read from his pen. have taken the attitude against him from hearsay evidence. To make plain what we have just said: We had been told that his lectures were rotten and the man could not be un derstood (meaning his English). We cannot account for such report unless it is because Mr. Garvey speaks al most perfect English and these peo- pie accustomed to brogue and poor English could not understand real English when they heard it. It was also reported that he was of the braggadocio type. We talked with him for two hours on several import ant issues and here again we failed to note a single strain of brag. But we are sorry to say we cannot say as much for many other leaders of the race, many of whom have been foremost in assailing Mr. Garvey. Ask nine-tenths of the people who oppose the program of the Universal 28th, at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Giv en by ths Auxiliary' of the church. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, 378 Fried chicken dinner Ad all that goes Williams Ave. East 1833.—Adv. with It for 5Oc. Service from noon until 8:30 p. m.—adv Wanted—A woman to keep house Gar or Broadway 5807. -adv. months' course on the Piano You are cordially Invited to the Elk's Barber Shop. We carry a full line of Hair Prep arations. Madam Walker's Hair Grower. OPal Dressing, Madame DeNeal Hair Grower, The Star Hair Grower, Hatton's Wavo, Zuta Klnkout. G. A. Morgan’s Hair Goods, High Brown Preparatlon, Nelson Hair Grower, We are here to serve you. Service Is our motto. ELKS BARBER SHOP Phone Brdwy 5388. 315 Flanders St. E. W. Agee, Prop. —Adv. ■ " Chargee White Race in America to A esiet In Program of U. N. I. Ae—Urges Race Everywhere to Support Movement for Its Protec- tion.—Says Race Must Go the Route ae Others. Baltimore Md. Oct. 17.—Balti moreans, prominent in society, were remembered in the will of Mrs. Alice Dsvls, colored, filed for probate in the Orphans’ Court by William F. Lucas, Jr., executor. Mrs. Davis died July 27 at the age of 72. She had served for Pity-five years In the family of Mr. and Mrs. HEALTH SEEKERS John Moncure Robinson, and In her Five-acre chicken ranch for sale. will remembers several members of Five-room house and garage. Fine the Robinson family. fruits. Tuscon. Arizona. 84500.00. Owner In Portland, 419 Abington Bldg, Eat your dinner Thursday, October —adv. A card to the associate editor from STAY OFF NEW YEAR’S NIGHT. Mrs. Lula Hubbard dated October 13, OLD ROSE CLUB—adv. Washington, has the following to say: "I read your paper here and I NEAR EAST WORKER SPEAKS AT feel quite at borne. I'm having a won ZION derful time. Regards to the Temple The Rev. Mr. J. J. Handsaker, Daughters.” State Director of the Near East Re lief Work, spoke interestingly of the WHITE MAN GETS LONG TERM work before a fair sized audience at FOR CRIMINAL ASSAULT Zion church Sunday night A collec UPON DAUGHTER tion was taken in the intereet of the James Gallagher of the Lenta di»- work and a few pledged to give trlct. who last week was convicted monthly support to (he work Mr. of criminal assault on his 12-year-old Handsaker will speak this Sunday step daughter, today wls sentenced night at Bethel church. The meet- to 12 years In the penitentiary by Cir ings are open to the public. cuit Judge Belt. Gallagher’s wife, ac PARSONAGE STORMED companied by three small children, Members and friends, headed by was in court and wept bitterly when the judge announced the sentence. Mrs. O. 8. Thomas, preaident of the George Graham, deputy district at Ladies' Aid Society of Zion A. M. E. 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Those who witnessed the Fashions presented by this com pany at the Liberty some time ago I will wonder bow the fashions could be more charming. Shoes to match the gowns will be furnished by Eg gert-Young Company, 127 Sixth St., one of the leading booteries tn the city. There will be no advance in the admission fee to the performances. Peart Mitchell announces a 9- TO THE PEOPLE OF PORTLAND Reliable Mr. and Mra. A. H. Morrow were presented with a seven and a half pound baby girl Sunday at 2:80 p. m . at their residence. 843 East 8th St. North. Mother and baby doing line. Dr. J Matllaky In charge. Pianoforte — For STORK VISITS THE MORROWS ------- ATTOBVXT AT 1AW 41» AMagtoa Bldg. Bdwy. 4411 HOUSTONIANS HERE RELATIVES ' eastern outfitting company STAGES FASHION SHOW OF MR8. WILLIAM8 It was after Prof, and Mrs. J. M. Frierson of Houston. Texas, had left the city for Seattle that Mrs. Grace Williams apprised of their visit. 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