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— An Independent Paper Devoted to th* Int«r*sta •/ th* P*opl* . ..... VOL XXI. PORTLAND, OREGON, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1924 NO 26 PRICE 6 CENTS COLLEGE BUILDING BURNED TO GROUND RECENTIV REMODELED AT COST OF TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND, GRIFFITH BOYS’ OORMITORY AT WILBERFORCE COM- PLETELY DESTROYED BY FIRE Sensational Disclosures Promised Following Second Fire In Two Voaro. Nino Studente Injured.—Dismissed Studente Thought . to Bo Responolblo. Local and For eign News Briefs (Bpeclal to The Advocate ) WILBERFORCE. O.. Feb. 7.—Fol- . Stay off March 17th. Swastika lowing an Inveetlgatlon as to causes ' Ing a Valentine party on Baturday Club. O. E 8., will bava a card party of the fire that deetroyed the B. F. afternoon at the Y. W. All girls are at Stag Club.—Adv. On Baturday, the Loe Dormitory at Wilberforce Uni Invltod Io attend versity, which boused more then 300 33rd, the Grade girls under 12 years FOR SALE—Man’s full dress suit, young men. last Thursday morning of sge sre asked to meet at the Y. site 37 or 38. In splendid condition, at 1:3S o’clock, the police of Xenia W at 3 P. M and those over 11 at i very reasonable. Lady's fur coat. 310. have arrested Gerald Coleman, aged 1 P. M. Cail Broadway 5807 for further In- IP years, of Kentucky, one of the dis The Club tor amali boy a la meeting formation.—adv. missed students, on suspicion and at 10:80 each Saturday. The High School Reserves enter lodged him in the Greene County NOTICE Jail. Under a "sweating" Coleman tained on Saturday evening In honor Ladles' snd gents' uncalled for stoutly denied guilt of any connec of the Winter graduates of the High suits, overcoats and extra panfs at tion with the fire. Detectives hsve schools. Tbelr social hour will be your own price. Call and look them the case in charge and promise some Sunday from 4 to 3:30. over. Up-to-date Tailors, 498 Union very startling disclosures regarding The Blue Triangle Club and Mrs. Ave., N. J. W. Ingersoll, Prop.—Adv. an organised band of Wilberforce Grayson furnished tho music tor the students who have been committing Vespers at the Main Y. W. on Sun Mr. John C. Payne, baritone and many misdemeanors in and around day. which was Race Relatione Sun Impersonator in recital Monday ava Wilberforce tor the past two or more day. The secretary presided at the iling. March 10, Bethel A. M. E. ■<«rvlce and spoke briefly on the work Church.—Adv. years. The building was formerly known of the Branch. Mrs TenHaaf waa as the old Griffith homestead and the speaker for the afternoon and JohneoMor-Presldent Hiram W. was purchased by the authorities ot waa well received. campaign headquarters, 226 Morgan The secretary spoke to three of Building. Phono Main 7312.—Adv. the Institution two years ago when Shorter Hall, the oldest building on the clasaee of the Ftret Methodist the campus, was deetroyed by fire. Sunday School on Sunday morning on Wanted—Men or women to take It was used as an emergency meas Race Relations orders for genuine guaranteed hos ure to house the boys. It was late We are pleased to note that many iery for men. women and children; ly remodeled at a coot of 325.000. and of our members are renewing tbelr eliminates darning. Salary, 376 a m<-n>brrshlpa. We want 200 members paritally covered by Insurance. week full time; 31.60 an hour spare About two weeks ago President and are hoping to get them * time. Cottons, heathers, silks. John A. Gregg started a "clean up" INTERNATIONAL 8TOCK1NO of all undesirable students, and at HOTEL NOTBS MILLS one time >0 boys were dismissed for Norristown, Pa. various misdemeanors, and another The Whitelaw In Wash crowd waa given notice to pack up ington, D. C., which Is Two rooms for rent. Call Mrs. and leave the school premises. Some owned by a company of colored men. was sold at Yatoe Howard, Atwater 3039. 357 of tho boys left Immediately. but a few refused to obey the edict of auction February 8th The 13th Street—Adv. President Gregg and the Discipline Committee. The sheriff of (Irsene County and police officers of Xenia were called end ejected them from the premises. The school aulhoritlee are of the opinion that tho building was set on fire by the disgruntled former students and tbelr sympa tblzers. The police of Xenia have a good description of the former students who may have been involved in the trouble, and are keeping a look-out for those under suspicion. The mlttee 2 to « The hotel has long been the headquarters for leading colored poll- tlciana visiting Washington, and the acene of many social activities among the elUe. Wyatt Williams, bead bellman at The Portland, underwent an opera tion Monday on his nasal organs. The operation waa performed by Dr. Hale, the Portland hotel physician. Will lams refused gas and stood the or deal on his nerves without complaint. W. II Thwaltee. who has been head engineer at the Cornelius and the Seward for a year or more, has re signed and will leave the city soon. V. W. C. A. NOTES Housing and Sanitation Com- entertained on Tuesday from For Rent—3 room house, one block at the Y with a Silver Tea. to good car service. A. H. Morrow. Grade Girl Reserves are hav- Ilroadwsy 5807. Say, Bill, Where Are You Going FEBRUARY 26? I’m going to the Elks 17th Annual Where? COTILLION HALL 14th and Burnside Streets Dancing, 8:30 P. M. to 1 A. M. Admission, $1.00 EVERYBODY COME! For Dinners, Luncheons, Teas, Socials, Parties, Receptions, 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 8ERVED EVERY SUNDAY U-................ - getting they should Irsi see to It that all tbelr mains ind meters are In first-class working1 order. Some- times there is a leak In a gas main which In a very brief time will waste an amazing lot ot gas As to light meters, the patrona should call In the local company tor correcting any defects The local company always has i vatlable a staff of experts who can "shoot trouble” or discover defects if almost uncan ny fashion, and the c|m panles areal- ways glad to make theae Inveetiga- tlone in order to glvtf their customers satisfactory service, H la always good advice to get J » qsalnted with your meters, study I lem. ask ques tions about them and sometime this knowledge will savt money.—The Open Window. j. s. BELL Mr Bell will read a paper Sunday night at the regular services of Zion A M. E. church. 417 Williams ave nue, subject: "The Salvation of Yeung Mea~ Mr. Bell enjoys the distinction of being Portland's only colored photographer He la a mem ber of Zion church and was formerly very active in church work. Young men especially are invited to come out and hear Mr. Bell, who has some choice advice In store for them. For Rent—Three 5-room a nd one 4-room bouses. Prices from 315 to 336 per month. Call Richardson, Broadway. 1886 and Walnut 7157.— Adv. For Salt —1 pair ladies brown ox tords, sise 6H triple A. 32.60. Broad- For Sale—1 oak d 'esser, 1 brass way 5807 for further information.— bed. 1 kitchen range. i heating stove. Adv. Call Sellwood 0237. 6«9 Powell St. —Adv. Stay off Eaater Monday night. St. room a. Phone Phillips Guild. IV. INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH TO HAVE PROGRAM IN CELE W. H. ThwaitoS" 5« I Powell street, BRATION OF FIRST BIRTH will leave about th< first of the DAY ANNIVERSARY month for Kansas Cl ty, Mo., where 3 The Independent Baptist church he will operate a ra ich i< and reside will observe its first anniversary and with his mother end llher relatives. annual rally day Sunday, February 24th. 1924. Sunday morning at 11 Mrs. L. K. Weak . 444 Benton A. M. We are asking members and ■treeL was confined t ► her home all friends to give as the Lord has last week with neurit Is. She is im- prospered them. Services will be proved at this writial held all day and lunch will be served from 12:30 to 2:30. LOCAL YOUNG M -N WRITES Dinner for those who will remain TRAVEL 8 *OK over for the evening service will be I am putting a book on the market served from 6:30 to 7 o’clock. Come which will go into de ail on my en- and enjoy with us that day the social tire trip to Cape To’ n and return. and spiritual food that will be in specializing on the N« roes in South abundance. Africa, as I saw them. All ordere for Sunday morning, at 11 o’clock. an-1 niversary sermon by the pastor. ' Rev. E. C. Dyer; speakers appearing on the program: Mrs. A. S. Phillips. Offering and Benediction. At 3 P. M. the following ministers and their respective - congregations will be represented: Sermonettes. Rev. A. R. Fox, Rev. E. J. Magruder and Rev. Robert R. Searcie. repre- senting Bethel A. M. E., Zion A. M E. and the House of Prayer churches respectively. Offering and Benedic tion. 8 P. M—Speakers for this service: Dr. J. A. Merriman. Messrs. Lee C. Anderson and J. C. Logan. Offering and bank opening and report of units. Benediction. Community singing all day. WASHINGTON HIGH SOCIETY (Lincoln News Service.) BOSTON, Feb. 14.—The Boston Chronicle pays its respect to "the elect” of Washinston as follows: "Certainly Boston is not the only community in which certain persons set themselves apart as representing “high society,” the exclusiveness of which doee not brook admittance of Mr. and Mrs. Non-elect. whose fit ness Is determined by Mr. and Mrs. Elect, themselves of 'high society.’ But Boston undeniably has a greater percentage of useless ornamentation memory of the beloved Frederick Douglass, who roae from a slave boy known as 'the elect' than any other a representative position In his government. Douglas was noted as city except, perhaps’ Washington, orator and an abolitionist D. C. ” If Bro. Murray had named ----, ,.... . . . New York. Philadelphia or Chicago, REV. ANDERSON'S QUARTET same can be phoned or mailed to The instead of Boston, everybody would SINGS AT Y. M. C. A. Advocate. Suite 311 Macleay Build have agreed with him. because it is The Mtsaionary quartet of Mount ing. Portland. Oregon. generally known that society in Olivet Baptist church. Rev. J. W. An RALPH HOLMES. Washington is now distressingly derson. sponsor, together with the democratic, except among a very few assistance of several talented read MINISTER RECEIVE8 FRUIT of the "cave-dwellers”. ers and singers, gave a delightful FROM SOUTH program Tuesday night at the Y. M. Rev. E. J. Magruder is the proud C. K.. Sixth and Taylor streets. The recipient of a large box of grape- occasion was the regular Tuesday fruit sent as a gift by Mrs. Martha Ave. East Iggg^-Adv. night free program given by this in Walker of Hanford. California. stitution. In commenting on the MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT program. Mr. Lawrence, who had at charge, said that the program was ELISE W. REYNOLDS HOME delightful and met with a hearty re BEAUTY PARLOR ception from the packed house. Scientific Scalp and Facial Massage Treatments for Dandruff, Falling Hair and Baldness CUSTOMERS MAY REDUCE BILLS Hair Weaving BY WATCHING 8BRVICE Hair Drossing and Manicuring Users of public utility services may DE NELO METHOD help to keep their bills down by care SSI Roselawn Avenue In the use of such services. Phone Walnut 1884 When gas consumers and light pat rone feel that they are paying for Phone and Maks Appointment ore of theae services than they are For Reliable are Coming Rose City Lodge of Elks will glva thsIr Annual Grand Ball FEBRUARY M, 1M4 the Cotillion Hall, 14th off Washington Street Goods The Perf eot D. S Heir Grower Guaranteed to stop falling hair and start it growing in 30 days. SPECIAL CURE Your first 30 days' treatment convince you. FOR DANDRUFF (Special to The Advocate.) NEW YORK. Feb. 8.—The National accept from him the assurance of the Association for the Advancement of high regard and friendship enter Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, tained tor Your Excellency and the New York, has received and today Government and people of Liberia by made public the text of the cable the Government and people of the gram from President Coolidge to United 8tates, and the sincere felici President King of Liberia, appointing tations wh.ch they, and I ,ln their Dr. W. E. B. 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