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¡KDVOCATF An Independent Paper Devoted to the VOL. XXI. NO 18 Interest« «/ a I the People PORTLAND, OREGON, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1923 PRICE 5 CENTS HALF MILLION DOLLAR DEAL AMONG COLORED FINANCIERS IN SOUTH » J REPUBLICAN PARTY WARNED BY VOTERS JOHN I MILHOLLAND. LEADING RgPUPLICAN, ASKS IF G. O. P. WILL COMMIT SUICIDE BY IGNORING COLORED VOTERS Colored Votara Will Not Biand for Promisee Koop Word. Much Longer.— Party Muai John K. Milholland. a prominent« —- - — - - Republican and- one of the oldest | „r happy, merry making children and members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored peo ple, has written a letter to John T. Adame. Republican National Chair man. Inquiring If the Republican par ly Intends to commit suicide. Mr Milholland gives as the reason tor his question the Republican par ty'« disregard of Negro voters "The Negro voters of this country," say« Mr Mlllbolland In Ills open let- I er, 'cannot he corraled aa formerly by their old-time leaders' The l<e publican party, continues Mr. Mllhol land, has pledged Itself for forty years to right the wrong of dis- francblacqiout In the South, "but It hasn't even cut down the Democrstlc representation In Congress and In the Electoral College, as commanded by the Constitution.” The Negroes, asserts Mr. Mllhol- land. "will not follow th« Republican party In blind faith a« their father« have done and It they are going to get anything out of the South they realize that they null do It through their own effort«. Their own effort« lead them to take the obvious way, that Is. to cross the border line to the North, where there Is plenty of work, their wages paid In good cash, and very little lynching or bad treat- men t to worry about." BERKELEY NEWS (By Arthur D. LaBon ) Friends of Mr P A. Eads. Pullman porter of Ran Francisco, were •hocked to hear of his death, which occurred on December 14th flr. Eads waa a member of the P. P. B. A., an organisation among porters through out the country, which has proved quite successful. It pays at death liooo. and $10 per month U<*k bene fit. Mr Eads was also a member of the Company lusurance. which pays to the widow one year's salary at the rate of pay the husband received while In service. Mr. Ernest Holman and Miss An nie Thomas, both of Oakland, were married Sunday evening. December 16th. at ths home of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Johns, 24111 street. Both Mr. Hol- man and Mias Thomas were popular In the young social set around the but Bay. Miss Thomas is a gradu ate of one-of the Texas universities. They will make their home at 2326 23rd avenue, with Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Winn, sister and brother-inlaw of the bride. their parents. The tree, which was a largo one. was laden with toys of many kinds, a variety of fruits, nuts and randies Mlco llarjo had charge of the arrangement and acted as Old Santa Not only did every child re ceive a present but lb* grown-ups aS well. Whatever waa left over In the way of candles and fruits was given t<> the Inmates of the County Farm THE DOINGS OF THE ELKS By EuKtt>e J Minor The Daughters and the Elks will have a Joint Installation of officers on January 9. 1924. The Elka plan to have a very elaborate affair and to Invite the public to participate. The Grand Exalted Ruler. J. Finley Wilson. Is planning on visiting the lodge some time In April, 1924. He states that he has organised thirty- live lodges since the convention ad journed. The Elks Chrlstmu tree *n held al the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church on last Munday evening. Mauy children were present and the Elks succeeded In making everyone of them happy wlih their generous gifts. Santa Claus was there and he^ saw that everyone was presented with a pres ent. Brother J. D Hunter, Esteemed Leading Knight, la confined at home with a slight Illness, but expects to be out on Friday. The Elks are planning on a large initiation class during January and February, from the demand for appli cation blanks. Brother W. D. Allen, treasurer of 'he Elks, left the city for a trip to bls old home In Nashville to visit bls father and mother and to take In some of the larger cities of the east. He expects to be gone about six weeks. ELKS ANO DAUGHTER ELKS TO HAVE JOINT PUBLIC IN- * STALLATION On Wednesday evening. January 8. at ths Stag Club auditorium, the Elks and Daughter Elks will hold a joint Installation of their officers. A big. whole-hearted Invitation is extended the public to witness the ceremonies and enjoy the hospitality of the best people on earth without charge. In addition to the Installation ceremo nie« there will be rendered a pro gram of music, songs and speeches. Come early. Stay late. Eat plenty, and drink all the water you want. Local and For eign News Briefs of the local hospitals, and she and day Wednesday evening, tn a manner the boy are doing tine. When they befitting the occasion. The celebra leave the hospital they will ride in a tion was held at their ball on Mis new Elgin auto, a Christmas present sissippi avenue, and was attended by from Mr. Agee to Mrs. Agee. a large representative r-“4ienoe. The program was splendid and reflected Leap Year reception at the Mt. much credit on both Masonic bodies. Olivet Baptist church, February 12th. Be sure to attend. Mrs. A. Anderson, MOTEL NOTM hostess. DOLLAR DAY A Oollsr Rally at Zion A.M.E. Church k Bunday, December 30, for Benefit of Pastors Every mepber, friend and well wisher please come out and help the cause along. Special selection« by choir, suitable to the occasion. Spe cial sermon by the pastor, E J. Ma gruder. Wyalte W Williams. Sec. MARRY—Magasins contains pho tos and descriptions of colored ladles and gentlemen seeking life mates, 25c. Dixie Correspondence Club, Yaxoo City, Miss__ Adv. Furnished or unfurnished rooms for renL Call Atwater 3418.—adv. P. G. E. R. WRITE8 George E. Williams, former Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks, Brooklyn, N. Y.. sends the Editor a very fine Christmas card In which be wishes to be remembered to all the Billa. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Buford have moved to 700 First Street, corner Mead, Phone Main 7118. Their little daughter Bernlcei who has been 111. is very much Improved. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Lawson bave moved to 376 Williams Avenue. WHITE PRIEST LEAVES E8TATE TO COLOREO MISSION SOCIETY BALTIMORE. Md.. Dec 12.—In the will of the Rev. John A. Clancy, late pastor of St. Francis Xavier church, the estate of the w^ite priest was be queathed to St. Joseph's Society for Colored Mlssious. ^he funds derived therefrom are to be used in the edu cation of young men to the priest hood for the missions. Claude Allen, long time employee of the comfort station, left the city a few days ago tor parts in California. A LITTLE ELK BORN Born, to Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Agee on the 21st of the month sn 8-pound boy. both of his parents being en thusiastic members of the Elks fra ternity. The boy is sure to follow in their footsteps. Mrs. Agee is at one Gilbert Kirk, one of the CHRISTMAS PROGRAM FOR ST. star bellhops at The Port PHILLIP’S land. has been 111 for sev The following program will be ren Chuck Will eral days. dered Sunday, December 30th, at St. lams, the crack football Phillip's Mission: player, is holding down Processional: It came upon the mid night clear___ .JI.............._ Dyker Kirk's job. W. R. Peek, one of twenty-odd year Kyrle Elelson ..... Kimmlns Oloria Tibs............. Woodward old waiters at The Portland, is lay Gloria Fratis ..... Plejerll ing off for two weeks, taking dental Nliens Creed Bart treatment. Joe Crane has so far recovered Sern|on _____ _______ Father Hatton Offertory, .Sentences ________ Martin from a recent operation that be was Offertory Solo Miss Frelda Shaw able to return to work at The Port Sorsum Corda sod Sanctum Camldge land last Monday. The Advocate wishes all • happy Benediction ____ Morley Agnus Dei _ r_. .Gouaard and prosperous New Year. A whang of a big time is expected Fl or la in Excelsior........ ........... KJnard large ho- Nune Dimltter...-—.____ Vincent at The Portland and other tels New Year'* eve. The waiters Recessional, Christians Awake___ may or may not be able to get home _______ Yorkshire before the break of day. Seeing that he was too stingy to CIVIL RIGHTS CASE IN DES buy a watch, the waiters at The MOINES Portland took up * collection Christ- The Des Motors, Iowa, branch of mas and presented Headwaiter Fred the National Association for the Ad Win Ingham of The Portland with a vancement of Colored People, reports handsome gold watch, which he very that a court verdict has been ren seldom pulls out, tearing that dered In favor of Miso Dottie Blag might wear out his vest pocket. burn. a colored girl, thrown out of a "The Portland Hotel wishes you a local theater on November 11, 1923, Merry Christmas and a Happy New because she was occupying a section Year.” was the inscription on an that had been s<4 apart for white envelope at The Portland Christmas. people. The envelope contained a new 95.00 The N. A. A. C. P., through its legal bill redress committee co operated with E<1 Washington, the pioneer hotel Miss Blagburn's attorneys. Messrs. man. waa s caller at The PwrHsmd Howard & Taylor, and helped prose this week to extend the season's cute the case in the munic/|>al court, greetings. on an Indictment charging the thea ter owner with violation of the Iowa You who know the advantage ot a civil rights statute. On December 11, just one month after the violation, a good, competent and accredited mu- Jury composed exclusively of white , sic teacher won't miss this oppor persons, returned a verdict of guilty tunity to enroll your children In these against the theater owner. The was special classes: reported to the national office by Wil- Beginners or advanced pupils, Ham E. Taylor, secretary of the Des prices suitablei Moines branch. N. A. A. C. P. Pupils' progress attentively watched. The Tawana Club ball. Tuesday A special kindergarten music class evening at the Stag Club was one of every Wednesday afternoon where the most enjoyable affairs of the your little tots can successfully be season. interested in masic and its refine ments. CELEBRATION OF 8T. JOHN'S For further information call Wal DAV nut 4643. Enterprise Lodge and the Excelsior MISS KATHERINE SIMPSON, Lodge of Mssons, celebrated St. John Teacher. LARGEST DEAL IN HISTORY OF R ACE EFFECTED.—SERVICE PANY OF ATLANTA ACQU IRES INTEREST IN MIS SISSIPPI LIFE IN8U RANCE COMPANY $120,000 in Cash Turned Over.—Service Company Acquires Interest as Re suit of Deal MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 29 —The, Service Company of Atlanta. Georgia, acquired the controlling interest in the Mississippi Lite Insurance Cam- pany last week. Details of the transaction could not be obtained in time tor publication, It was learned, however, that the largest amount ot cash ever paid In one sum. in a business transaction oetween colored men. was paid to W. C. Howerd, M. M. Cox and M. B. Bur nett. which amount aggregated the total sum of one hundred and twenty thousand dollars. Heman E. Perry, president of the Service Company, with his associ ates. J. A. Robinson and W H. King, were in Memphis representing the Service Company in closing the deal. The transaction was handled through the law firm of Metcalf A Metcalf The Mississippi Life Insurance ------------------------------------------- ------ T -------- I COM Controlling UH _________ Company is one of the largest Insur- ance organisations operated by col ored people, with total Insurance la force around twenty million dollars and assets of more than a halt mil lion dollars, giving employment to over 600 young men and women of the race. The Service Company is an organi sation owning and controRing four teen of the largest Negro enterprises in the country, with combined re sources of nearly ten million dollars. Its principal office is In Atlanta, Georgia. Among the organizations is the Service Realty Company, which is building now a large number of homes for colored people. The At lanta press has recently given much publicity to this phase of their activi ties. U was learned that their inten tion is to make Memphis one of the hri-ortaat centers of their operations. Daily Fashion Hint Time toTake IN NAW TAFFETA fVrt in its simplicity is thia frock of navy blue taffeta, which fastens at the left side and affords a splendid chance to use as a trimming some of the button novelties in such great vogue this season It desired, the bands on the skirt may be omitted, but they are a smart way of breaking the monotony of the straight silhouette, i he sleeves may be worn long or short, as fancy dictates. Medium size requires 43$ yards 3b-inch taffeta. Pictorial Review Dress No 1646 Sixes, 34 to 44 inches bust and 16 to 20 years. Price, 35 c«u. ’ z Cnu At AU MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT at ELI8E W. REYNOLDS HOME tLKS CHRISTMAS TREE Mka* Christmas tree last Mon FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, 376 ternoon at the Mt. Olivet Bap < list church was the scene of a group Williams Avs. East 1633.—Adv. * BEAUTY PARLOR Scientific Scalp and Facial Massage Treatments for Dandruff, Falling Hair and Baldness Hair Weaving Hair Dressing and Manicuring DE NELO METHOD 391 Roselawn Avenue Phone Walnut 1884 Mamie Smith t I trslto 10-lnch, 75c Moir.r^ni’?; »ixj 4“«nK1A?o8xAaT^lTY UAN bluE8 WILD CAT BLl’KS—(Clarence Williams-Thomas Wiley) Fox Trot Clorenes Williams- Blns Ties 14-lnch. 76c Mt. Olivet Baptist Churoh and Pastor J. W. Anderson Happenings In Mt. Olivet Church for six months commencing January I, 1924. antb ending June 8, 1924: Special dinner every two weeks. One Concert a month. Spring Fair the second week In May. Mrs. A. Anderson. President; Mrs. 8, Porter, Vice President; Mr. C. E. Ivey, Secretary; Mrs. A. Cor neal. Treasurer. Turkey dinner In Church. Febru ary 13. Keep oft February 22. something doing In the church, both day and evening. Annual Rally of the church the «ec ond Sunday In June to ralle 12500. The Pastor leader of the church. East First and Schuyler Streets. Rev. J. W. Anderson, Pastor. MRS. C. E. IVEY. Clerk. B. J. FULLER, Treasurer, JnJr’T"’* £.AN BAKE SWEET JELLY ROLL LIKE MINK—(Bpencsr Wllllems-Clarenc« Williams) Contralto Solo, l'tano A£r?W’.*mJ.nL by Clarence Williams Bars MuUi !i Y A I*,N T 1,',KK IT-LKAVK—(Clarence Todd) Contralto Solo. 1 lano Accompaniment by Clarence williams Barak Marika 10-lnch, 75e 8000—SATISFIED BLUES—(A Barrel Hous« Blues) (Lemuel rowler) Contralto Solo, Plano Accompaniment -tin w»»**» DADDT EASE IT TO ME—(Lemuel Fowler) Contralto Roto. Piano Accompaniment “ “ “ ~Mea Baxter 10-lnch, 75c Rev. E. C. Dyer, Pastor 68U N. 10th Street Residence 212 N. 16th 8treet Broadway ‘791 10 A. 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