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THE ADVOCATE — An Independent Paper Devoted to the VOL. XXI. NO 23 Interests sjf the People PORTLAND, OREGON, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1»24 PRICE Ö CENTS T“ RACE CAPITALISTS BUY WHOLE TOWN IN VIRGINIA FROM 0. $. EX-GOVERNOR LAUDS BLACK HEROES ■ LACK MIN PLUNQE INTO ICY WATERS ANO SAVI WHITE FAM ILY FROM DROWNING.—NO P UBLICITY GIVEN ACT OF ■ RAVIRY SAYS COVER NOR.—NO BRASS BANOS Woodfin and York, Whit« Haro««, cam« Famoua for Th«lr Aeta Bravery/—Won't Oo to Hat • or Wrong Rae« That Can Furnlah Buch Ha ro«a Llk« Thia." I Kx Governor M It Patterson ATLANTA. (la. Jan M.—You ran never t«ll who th« heroea In thia Ilf« may b«. They ora dlacoverml aa oc casion« arlae. Woodfin of Kentucky and York of Tennessee war« all un known to fame, until <■ ire urn »lance« Sava them the chance to show In what heroic molds they were caat. Woodfin and York are white, but a dispatch from Aberdeen, Mian., tells of another atory of heroism. of brave and unselfish service wrapped up In two black skins. Th« story goes that a man, hla wife and 10- months old baby were In an automo. bile truck pecked with tbelr belong- Inga, which th«y were moving to a new home, and when they reached the James Creek Canal the driver loat control of the car and It plunged Into the Icy waters with all on board Tbe day It la said, was bitterly cold, with the temperature far below the (reeling point, and It seemed that the father, mother and child would all drown and the waters close over them Without help there was no chance to survive. Two Negroes - Kd Jones and William Drake—hap pened to be walking down the road and witnessed the accident. With out a moment'a hesitation these men plunged into th« stream and effected the rescue of the three struggling forms In tbe water, who were then brought to Aberdeen and given at tention. This la all. The account ended here. I don't know what, it anything, was done tor the Negroes, or If anybody praised them I am aure they have not been dec orated for bravery and were not met with brasa bands and offers of en tertainment. The names of these Ne groes will probably never again be- in the papers. They did not kill any body —they save somebody. No com mander ordered them to do what they did. and nobody was there to look on except the helpless trio In the swirling waters. Vlut God looked down upon what these obscure Negroes did. and Christ was near them when they risked their own lives to save the lives of others. Il won't do. my friends, for us to hate or wront a race that can furnish heroes like this. It won't do not to give It a chance— not to help and encourage it. Ed Jones and William Drake are black only outside they are all white within. Their act was as fine aa any that may be found In any tale which haa been told of heroic service. Ed Jones and William Drake have hearts of gold They are gentlemen by right of what they did. Their titles are clear to respect and honor. of In Memphis Commercial Appeal.) floor During her occupancy ot that room ahe haa accumulated so many things that It la said It took her al most two days to move. Jerome Harris, a splendid hotel man who la at present employed on s special car. left Friday for a month's trip Io Chicago, Washington. D. C„ and other Eastern points. Captain Eck of The Portland's main dlnml room refused to be con soled over the death ot bl« alredale dog, which was run down and killed by an automobile Monday. BERKELEY NCWS (Ry A. D. LeBon) Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Rogers ot Galveston will move to Berkeley Feb ruary 1. Mrs. Rogers is the sister of Arthur l.ebon of Berkeley. Miss Nellie Dobaon, tbe California prlma donna, appeared at the Col iseum Sunday with Mary Garden, tbe famous American singer. B M. Johnson of Oakland sang two of his wonderful selections at the In stallation of the u. B. F. at Carpen ters' Hall. Mr. Johnson la one of the beat finds In the past five years, and will appear In the much extended llm<- light at one of the leading thea ters In the city soon. Mrs Beatrice Ball of 1736 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda. Is on the sick Hat. having been ptomaln-poL soned She la Improving greatly after having the sixth doctor. H C. West, the lamoux Salt Lake line porter of San Francisco, came home with a swollen hand He says he fell in the snow. Believe It, if you want to. Rucker writes from Jennings. La., that Dr. Hyde, formerly of Jigs, haa open for "blss" In Crowley. La. Just leave It to the doctor. He can al ways find a way -even without the will. Maybe he has been studying under the ex-klng Simpson of that burg, aa he was at one time hailed the crown prince of society In the olden days and finance was a very small object to the reigning pair. Long live the pair. LOCAL WOMAN ONCE OREGON SLAVE Story ot the life ot Mrs. Mary Jane Shipley Drake, written by Dr. J. B. Horner, Professor of History of Ore gon Agricultural College. Corvallis. Oregon, and published In Sunday's Oregonian of January 27. reveals a most Interesting and long career ot one of Portland's oldest colored citi- sens. Mrs. Drake was at one time the slave ot a Mr. Ford who lived near Dallas. Oregon, Polk County, who brought her from the South HOTBL NOTBS Mrs. Drake resides at a home for aged at 472 Sellwood Ave., and is George Watson, for many cared tor by her only living child. years headwaller at The Edward Shipley. A daughter, Mrs. Athletic Club, Omaha. Neb., James F. Williams. 386 Montgomery A \ passed away suddenly in St., died here a few years «go. that city Tuesday. January W 23rd. FORMER PORTLANDER VISITS Sarah, a chamber maid at The HERE Portland for more than thirty years, J. A. Cage. formerly of this city, and who has occupied one room on who la conducting a shoe shining par the 7th floor for twenty-nine years, lor In Albany. Oregon, spent two la very sad of heart. For Sarah had days here this week on business. to change rooms a few days ago to While In the city, Mr. Cage called at make room for guests on the seventh The Advocate office and renewed his subscription for another year. Local and For eign News Briefs FOR RENT—rurmehod room«, 87S William* Ave. East 1432.—Adv. L«ap Year r*o«ptlon at th« Mt. Olivet Baptist church, February 12th. Be sure to attend. Mrs. A. Anderoon, hoataee. Stay off March 17th. Swastika Club, O. E 8.. will have a card party at Stag Club.—Adv. FOR BALE Man's full drex« suit, »Ise 37 or 38. in splendid condition, very reasonable. I/ady'a fur coat, $10. Call Broadway 6807 for further In formation.—adv. THE "NEGRO PROBLEM" DIS CUSSED At a meeting of socialists Tuesday night In the Public Library, Tenth and Yamhill Streets, the "Negro Problem" was tbe subject for the evening's discussion. A8TORIAN ENJOYS ADVOCATE W. A. Erwin, a prominent bualness man of Astoria. Oregon, was In the city Monday. Mr. Erwin Is a sub scriber to The Advocate and says he enjoys reading IL BIRTHDAY PARTY On Iasi Monday, at her home. 411*4 Union avenue, Mrs. Ludla Randall entertained a party of young people in honor of Eugene Smith, her neph ew's 12th anniversary. He received quite a number of presents. Wanted—Men or women to take orders for genuine guaranteed hos iery for men. women and children; eliminates darning. Salary, $76 a week full time; $1.60 an hour spare time. Cottons, heathers, silks. INTERNATIONAL 8TOCKING MILLS Norristown. Pa. TACOMA MAN RESENT8 GREET ING "HELLO RA8TUS" WITH KNIFING TACOMA. Wash., Jan. 2$.—Theo dore (Tod) Faulk, former Universi ty of Washington football player and former coach for the Multnomah club football team at Portland, was se verely cut about the head last night by William F. Thompson, colored janitor of an office building. The jan itor surrendered to the police today and was lodged in jail. He disap peared after the attack. Faulk said that the Negro had attacked him with a large knife after he had greeted him with "Hello, Rastus.” THE NEGRO IN OUR HISTORY 1 hadn't stopped over to speak at a watch meeting, 1 would have come through on a daylight train. Sowing seeds of kindness hasn't brought its reward as yet; but 1 guess It’ll come along In due season. Anyhow. I'd do the same thing over again," he con cluded, as he leaned back In the cor ner of the smoker and substituted a cigar for the broken pipe. "Well, it ought to be easy enough to preach at a ’New Year's watch meeting," said a fellow passenger of serious countenance, as be removed his heavily rimmed spectacles and butted into the conversation. “A fel low <-<>uld exhaust himself on resolu tions alone, and give his audience plenty to think about. What did you preach about?" he inquired. "Can't exactly say that I preached about anything." answered tbe fat man. laughingly. “Tou aae. it was like this," he continued. "1 promised Bill Jones, more than six months ago. that I'd speak at one ot his commun ity meetings before the year was out. And we've been so busy that I've kept putting it off; and on New Year's EV* I was right up against making my word good 1 wanted to make New York before tomorrow, but there was no such thing as dis appointing Bill. H/s never disap pointed me. So here 1 am, with no lower in sight Guess I'll sit up a while; something might happen. "But who's Bill Jones?" asked the inquisitive gentleman "la he a preacher, too?" , “No, but he always finds time, af ter working hours, to do some good work among his own people." replied our good-natured friend. “But what is Jones' present work?" persisted the questioner. "Oh, he's foreman in one of our machine shops. Finn, chap Don't know wbat I'd do without him. He's been with me over ten years, and he's better and better each year. When he applied to me tor work I came near turning him down. It would have been the most foolish thing I ever did In my whole life, if I'd miss ed getting him; but I came near lis tening to some ot the knockers who told me not to hire a colored man." “Colored!” gasped the inquisitor. “And you mean to tell me he's fore man in a machine shop?" “He sure Is—and he's some machin ist, too,” added the tat man. proud ly. “In fact ,he’s an inventor, but he hasn't been able to cash in on that as yet. In his spare time he does community welfare work among the colored labor of our town. Fine labor it is. too. I'm glad I was able to encourage them a bit on New Year's eve. They've always been on the square with me.” he added, as the heavy train stopped at a station. The momentary quiet was suddenly disturbed by the voice of a Western Union boy. who had hurriedly board ed the train. “Telegram for John W. Carson, President of the Carson Automobile Truck Company." shouted the boy. as he glanced in the smoker. "Right here, please." said our fat friend, quietly, as he nervously op ened the telegram, which read: "Gov ernment selects Carson trucks over twelve competitors, and orders two hundred fifty. Quick delivery desir ed. Jones' imprvoement on truck carbureter final deciding factor.” "Some boy!" shouted Carson, as he read and reread the good news. "And I'll pledge myself that he'll cash in now,” he added, full of smiles. attracting wide attention and a rec TRUXTON, BUILT BY Th^E U. 8. GOVERNMENT DURING WAR, IS ord breaking crowd la expected. AWARDED TO HIGHEST BIDDERS WHO PROVE TO BE COL ORED BANKERS.—DEAL INVOLVES $141,000. Hiram W. Johneorv-for^Prwaident campaign headquarters, 224 Morgan One Mil* From U. 8. Navy Yard/— Built Exclusively for Colored Werd Building. Phon« Main 7312,—Adv. er».—Building» Are Most Modern.—Town to Ba «Developed and Operated by Race Exclusively N. A. A. C. P. SOLVING RACE PROBLEMS. SAYS NOTED (Special.) ATTORNEY WASHINGTON, D. C-. Jan. 1».— cant lots. The streeta are wide and Harrison B. Freeman. President of the Northern Connecticut Light and History was made here this week improved with hard gravel. In the Power Co., and Receiver of the Hart when a group ot race financiers head middle of the streets are planted flow ford A Springfield Street Railway ed by W. H. C. Brown, Investment ers and shrubbery. A modern 10 room brick school Co., under appointment from the Su banker of Newport News, Va., and perior Court of ConnecticuL haa be Washington, D. C.,; Dr. A. J. 8trong. building is also owned by the town. come a $10 member of tbe National treasurer of Metropolitan Bank of This school building Is equipped to Association for the Advancement of Norfolk, Va., one of the race's larg meet all community needs, having Colored People, it was announced to est banks; and Dr. Norman Laasiater. a spacious auditorium for concerts, The day. In his letter enclcalsg his mem prominent dentiat and capitalist of picture shows and dance*. bership subscription. Mr. Freemen Newport News, Va., from the Tide school rooms are of the most mod- water section of Virginia, purchased ern type known. Truxton la one of wrote: “Let me congratulate you on the re through sealed bids, the entire town the most beautiful spots in the Tide The town cost the sults obtained in the last year by ot Truxtun, Va. While the exact water section. your Aaaoclatlon. The reduction in amount paid for this town could not government over $1.006.000 to build Of the 263 houses there. 143 have the number of lynchings and the vic be learned. It was hinted that the been sold and are now occupied by tory in tbe Arkansas cases are espe price was around $141,000. The syndicate cially noteworthy. Your association Truxtun was owned by the U. S. Colored cltixens. and was operated which now takes over these equities Is slowly but surely solving the many Government problems In the relations between through the U. 8. Housing Corpora and properties will at once reduce the white people and the colored peo tion. It was built by the Govern the government purchase price 26 ple in America and I cannot help but ment during the war to bouse the Col per cent to these home buyers. All feel that you are working along the ored workers at the navy yard at of the 105 unsold houses will imme Portsmouth, Va. right linea.” diately be placed on the market on The government in line with its the basis of the generous reductions. Mr. Freeman, who is rated In Mar- tlndale's Law Directory aa of “very 1 policy of getting rid of its war-time The payment on these houses will high” legal ability and moral charac activities ordered the town for sale. not exceed one per cent a month. ter, haa twice represented the City Sealed bids were received at the of They have also arranged, at a cost of Hartford in the Connecticut Legis fice ot the Housing Corporation here of about $10.000, to paint all the lature and from 18*5 to 1*04 was Wednesday. January 2. A number of houses constituting the town. Prosecuting Attorney of the City of bidders (mosUy white) from Nor It was authoritatively announced folk. Portsmouth and the Tidewater here that the new owners plan to de Hartford. section presented their bids. At the velop a regular town and give the PRESIDENT COOLIDGE WILL RE time of opening the bids it was found race an opportunity to govern itself. CEIVE HOU8TON MARTYR that the only Race bidders had top While Negro towns are not a new ex PETITION FEBRUARY 7 ped the list, much to the surprise of periment the progress of Truxtun the white bidders who did not enter will be watched with interest. N. A. A. C. P. Announces Petition tain the slightest idea that Negroes Has 120,000 Signatures had enough money (especially since TACOMA NOTES NEW YORK, Jan. 25—President It was a cash proposition) to outbid Coolidge has appointed February 7 them. Mr. S. Johnson. 1807 South L street, When the bidders assembled Wed as the day on which he will receive is improving and expects to be out a delegation ot colored cltixens to nesday afternoon to hear the report, again in a few days. present the petition with 120,000 sig the Housing Corporation Committee Mrs. Fred U. Harris is still con natures. asking for pardon of the 54 announced that Race men had been fined at home, but is improving. members of the 24th Infantry still awarded the property as the higheet Mr. W. Outten is feeling much bet imprisoned for their alleged share in bidders. ter than at the last notice. Truxtun. Va.. was built by the gov the Houston riot ot 1*17. The signa Rev. W. D. Carter, D.D., is still as tures were gathered by the N. A. A. ernment exclusively for Negro work sisting Rev. A. L. Bird in the revival C. P., with the co-operation of col ers. It is located just over the city meetings and the success has been ored newspapers, churchee. lodges, line of Portsmouth. Va.. within one inestimable. fraternal bodies and other individu mile of the U. S. navy yard. It is The Lily of the West Temple, No. served by the Portsmouth electric 180. is repeating the minstrel show als and groups. The delegation will be received at line; railroad facilities are furnished on February 13th. We hope them the White House at noon on the day by a belt road that connects with all much success. the trunk lines entering Portsmouth appointed. The I. B. P. O. E. of W. is con and Norfolk. templating purchasing a home soon. MRS. J. E. SPINGARN GIVES N. A. The town is composed of 253 We hope that all Elks will boost. A. C. P. $1000 CHECK TO MEET bouses, all modern; each house con 'There will be baptizing at the Beth P. G. PEABODY'S OFFER sists of five rooms, bath, hot water, lehem church on Friday evening, Feb Amy E. Spingarn. wife of J. E. Spin electric lights and street sewers. Be ruary 1st. There is quite a number gam, treasurer ot the National As sides the above, each house has a of candidates. sociation for the Advancement of large front yard for flowers and a Colored People and member of its back yard tor a garden. For Rent—3-room apartment, fur Board ot Directors, has presented the In addition to the 263 house« al nished except linen. Call Garfield organisation with a check for $1000 ready constructed, there are 70 va 3*68—Adv. to meet the offer of Philip G. Peo /—- ------------------------- ■ ■ ■ ■ . ... ... body of Boston. Mr. Peabody offered $1000 if the N. A. A. C. P. could raise PAST PATRON AND MATRONS CLUB an additional $*000 in a period ot 60 days, the final date set being March Will Give a 10. 1*24. Mrs. Spingarn has for many years been a generous contributor to the work of the N. A. A. C. P. At the Stag Auditorium Is the title of a book published In June. 1823, by THE ASSOCIATED PUBLISHERS. INC.. 1538 Ninth St.. Washington, D. C. The author la Carter Godson Woodson, editor of the Journal of Negro History, and can be Zion Church will give a concert bought by mall for $2.15. This book in tbe near future in the Woodlawn as well as the Journal should be in theater. Some ot the best local tal every colored home. The book con ent has been engaged to appear on tains 20 chapters. 126 illustrations, the program. references for future study, and im A......... ...... — ' ' " ..............- ■ portant documents in the appendix. It has already been adopted as a textbook for schools conducting The Dust of the Earth drama, to be courses In history and sociology. staged by Bethel church. February 4—ACT ROYALTY DRAMA—4 NOTICE 15th, at the women's club building, is THE MACHINIST Portland Branch N. A. A. C. P. un til further notice will meet at Mount (Lincoln News Service) Olivet Baptist church the second Given by "Sorry, sir; but upper eight's all Monday evening of each month. All THK BETHEL FLAYERS members, their families and friends that's left" said the Pullman conduc at the tor to a two hundred and twenty-five PORTLAND WOMAN'S CLUB BLDG. are cordially Invited. pound gentleman, who looked as Lee Anderton. Secretary. 448 Taylor Street though It would be an almost Impos Friday Evening, February IS, 1*24 For Rent -B-room house, one block sible task to climb Into an upper MRS. A. R. FOX to good car service. A. H. Morrow. berth. Directress "That's lough, sure 'nough.” re Broadway 6807. Tickets, 60 Cents plied the fat man. aa he bit off the business end of his pipestem In ex asperating disappointment. "And the worst of It Is," he continued, "that If For Dinners, Luncheons, Teas, Socials, Parties, Receptions, “Tks Dsitsfth« Eirth” Dances, Entertainments of all kinds, and for LODGE MEETINGS use the Stag Auditorium and Club Rooms 381 East Morrison Street Rates Reasonable Service Supreme Phone East 8007 DINNERS SERVED EVERY SUNDAY The Elks are Coming Valentine Entertainment THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1924 Admission 50c Music Furnished by Billie Webb - -------- CHARGE IT ■ CHERRY’S OHMiaarr LIBERAL CREDIT TO ALL MEN and WOMEN, it’s easy to wear good clothes without parting with cash needed for other things. “Smiling Credit” is the secret. Come to CHERRY'S and be outfitted on our Liberal Terms. Pick out the clothes you want AND WEAR THEM NOW. We only ask a small payment down and the balance at your convenience. Women’s COATS. SUITS. WAISTS and FURS. DRESSES, MILLINERY, Mens SUITS. OVERCOATS, RAINCOATS and MACK INAWS, Boy’s SUITS. OVERCOATS and SWEATERS. An inspection will be sufficient to convince you of the su periority of CHERRY’S merchandise and service. You’re always welcome to call, whether you buy or not. Cherry’s R om City L«dg« of Elka will give their Annual Grand Ball PORTLAND STORE 349 Morrison Street FEBRUARY 26, 1*24 SEATTLE STORK 101$ 2nd Av«. at th« Cotillion Hall, 14th off WMhlngton Street ». TACOMA STORK 1111 Broadway —