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ADVOCATE THE An Independent Paper Devoted to the VOL XXI. Interests ©/ the People PORTLAND, OREGON, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1924 NO 2« PRICE 5 CENTS THE COLORED SOLDIERS IT LEAVENWORTH ME GOOD PRISONERS RACE LEADERS MAKE BRILLIANT START GREAT SANHEDRIN COURT DRAWS TOGETHER (VERY FACTION OF-------- COLORED RACE IN AMERICA—MEETING CALLEO BY PROF. KELLY MILLER Futura Conduct ef Race In Amerlcc Discus**«.—Plano for Larger Cooper» tien Between Leaderc Outlined—Hope for Equal Rights for Race Greater Local and For eign News Briefs gave a Silver Tea. Quite a number stopped In during the afternoon to assist in raising the firs' 110 toward the Building Fund. This amount is to be deposited in the bank and from time to time we hope to add to M. (Special to The Advocate.) MORE ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA CHICAOO. Feb. li.- Harmony pre- th* conference will be done through Stay off March 17th. Swastika (By Ralph Holm) valla al the Sanhedrin, No clouds I committee*.'' Dean Miller announced. Club. O. E. H , will have a card party I^ast week we had a brief discus mar the optimistic blue skies of the "The findings or result* of the San at Slag Club.—Adv. sion of the Immediate town. Its har great court, and Indications point to hedrin will be In the hands of a com bor. and two types of Negroes. In a triumphant session The meetings mission on permanent results,' he NOTICE are flavored with brilliant thought, said Ladles* and gents* uncalled for order of their importance the Basuto rare genius and clever deducllona. suits, overcoats and extra panta at comes next. A Basuto. like the Zulu, HOTIL ROTI! There have been suggestions, decla your own price. Call and look them works a few months ea<h year in a rations. discussions, pro and con. over. Up-to-date Tailors, 496 Union coaat town. They are, however, more It la rumored that two Ava., N. J. W Ingersoll. Prop.—Adv. of an agricultural people. 1 was on weighty problems, and with It all lhe of th» prominent bellhops a farm of 3000 acres. The chief crop large delegation has kept In mind the at The Portland will be slogan of the convention “unity." The FOR RENT—rumlehod rooms. »70 was mealla (corn) and wheat. Some of the other farms farther out on the fore the end of the pres Willlame Av*. East 1S33—Adv. registration climbed to the 250 mark veldt are large cattle ranches. Their ent year, take unto them- late Wednesday Delegates from i selvoe two among our Texas were among the late arrivals. Mrs. Dolly Parise, Portland's sweet king is “Lelale", the naxt important One hundred and seventy-five dele beat young ladles In advance The singer, will be the soloist at the aft chief is Letotboti. I didn't get ^to gate* aat attentively, applauding at Advocate extends congratulations to ernoon service at Zion church, Bun meet any more chiefs or Chair daugh ters, for the day before of our sail Interval*, and again showing rapt the happy couples. day. March 2nd. ors ran away with a chiefs daughter, Messrs. II. L. A jerome Day with Interest by breathless slleuce. Dean Milter said be believed th« del- their tamlllo*. and their Bister. Mrs. Stay off Bastar Monday night. St. so they politely asked us to visit some other tribe*. Well, we couldn't gates had caught the spirit of the Edward Boyce, all owners of The Phillip* Guild—adv. retuse, with a couple of thousand great meeting, end from all appear- Portland, war* guest* at that popu lar hostelry this week. The former "sheiks” with spears bandy waiting ances they bad. WILLIAM8 AVE. V. W. C. A. for the good word. Before leaving. Among the delegates were men coming from Pasadena. Cal., Mr*. The Blue Triangle Club Is enter and women from the North, South. Boyc* from San Francisco, and Jer taining their friends at a Leap Year I gathered some Interesting informa ome Day and family from Wallace*. tion. 1. A Basuto Is the most inde East and Weal. party on Friday evening. Ternary pendent of all the African tribes. 2. Dean Miller welcomed lhe dele Idaho. Ed Washington, pioneer hotel man. 29th. We are pleased to note that No white man Ilves in or inhabits gatee and visitor*. He said in part: has accepted a position on the buffet Miss Effie Johnson, the President of Basutoland. 3. The race as a whole "Let me write 'union' at the top I this club. Is improving. Is enterprising. The English built an of the page, and I care not what you and parlor car on th* S. P. running The High School Reserves held Industrial school because of their in- to Marshfield. Oregon. write underneath," was Lincoln's John Bruce, head porter In Port- their social hour on Sunday and a dustrial ambitions. famous reply to the representative* land barbershop, is on the sick list most enjoyable time was spent by After leaving Basutoland we drove of the receding states seeking to ef ' those present. to the Kaffir kingdom, 1 w*s not so fect a settlement of differences. If and unable to perform hla duties. The Whitelaw Hotel, famous hostel-1 The Valentine Party given by the deeply impressed with the Kaffir the Negro Sanhedrin can but effect Grade Girl Reserves on Saturday was union of alm and harmony of pur ry of Washington. D. C„ walked well attended. Valentines were ex- tribe, for the other tribes were more right on the auction block and then courteous, and to a great extent, more pose. Ila chief alm will have been ac changed and after a pleasant time i complished It I* more essential that walked right off again—without be- with music and games, refreshment ambitious. A Kaffir. If courteous, ex pects prompt payment, if not prompt, the race should act In unison than Ing "knocked down." awe served. he will call for a couple of "sheiks". that It should act In any given direc The Bible Class did not meet Fri P. P B. A. of A. NOTES XHMWOODMCKtOOOGOfMBOSKHMMi tion. The Negro Sanhedrin Is an In The Ijidiea* Auxiliary to Local day evening, as it was Washington's fluence rather than an organisation. Ixidge No. 2« held its social meeting Birthday, but will meet Friday even Principles must be laid down and at the residence of Mrs. R. C. Sims, ing. February 29th. programs outlined. The plans must Miss Danly la now living at the Instead of at Mrs. A. Alexander, ow be constructive, remedial, ameliora ing to the Illness of Mrs Day. Por home of Mra. Jerome Harris, 492 tive and Inspirational. The reaultlng Rodney Avenue. The telephone num type of agency which is to put Into ters being Invited, many were pres The hostess ber Is East 1988. ent, foreign and home, effective operation the things agreed We are pleased with the manner In served potato salad, sandwiches, cot- on must bo the outcome of the con- fee and cake, lx>cal lodge will hold which many of the Y. W. C. A. mem frence Italf. Its aaalon* will probab regular and anniversary meeting bers %re renewing their membership. ly be triennial. It Is not without sig On Tuesday, February 12th. the nificance that the Sanhedrin la to be jointly March 16th, In the Assembly Housing and Sanitation Committee Room. Union station, and the Ladles' held during the week covering the Auxiliary will serve luncheon from birthdays of Frederick PouglaHR and 12 to 1 P. M. to porters present. The Abraham Ijmciln." Phone and Make Appointment L. A. P. P. B. A of A. will meet at The appointment of fifteen impor- taut commissions by Chairman Kelly the residence of Mrs. W. C. Buford. 700 South First street, for a business Miller marked the big step In the pro gram of the Sanhedrin. "The work of meeting. March 3rd. Monday, 8:30 P. Phone MA6070. Guaranteed to stop falling hair and start It growing In 30 days. £• For The Perfect D.S Hair Grower SPECIAL CURE FOR Reliable Goods DANDRUFF Your first 30 days' treatment will convince you. MRS. BERTIE DAVIDSON 1696 East Seventh Street, South Phone Sellwood 1021 z Well, I never found what resulted, for 1 always paid. The Kaffirs are great cattlemen. They are only partially civilised. The women of the three tribes are remarkably beautiful, fine features, very obedient, and are loyal wives. I could continue writing for pages but I can talk for a longer period of time and say more. If doubtful, come to Bethel A. M. E. church Friday, February 28. 8 P. M. I will speak on. 1. The Labor Prob lem; 2. Marcus Garvey's Doings There; 3. Politics; 4. Race Prejudice in Africa. INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH TO HAVE PROGRAM IN CELE BRATION OF FIRST BIRTH DAY ANNIVERSARY The Independent Baptist church will observe its first anniversary and annual rally day Sunday, February 24th, 1924, Sunday morning at 11 A. M. We are asking members and friends to give as the Lord has prospered them. Services will be held all day and lunch will be served from 12:30 to 2:30. PRISON OFFICIALS AND OTHERS RECOMMEND CLEMENCY FOR HOUSTON RIOTERS.—WARDEN SAYS HE WOULD TRUST "THOSE THREE MURDERERS ANYWHERE". Wobbltes Mutiny and Are Pardoned But Colored Soldier* Who Ar* Model Detained for Lif*.—Tribune Conduct* Campaign for Their Release (Special to The Advocate.) By Donald Ewing 1 n Chicago Tribune LEAVENWORTH. Kan., Feb. 17.— some civilian quarter* many of them Back in April, 1919, some 1100 pris are looked on as oversentenced for a oners filed Into the Leavenworth fed riot, into which at least some were eral penitentiary dining room on a unintentionally dragged. certain night for supper. When the Two days later another riot was guard banged his gavel as a signal started by the imprisoned I. W. W.’a. to start eating a riot started. The I. Again the Negroes sentenced for W. W's were at work again, even bn murder and mutiny sought to restore hind the bars, for the revolt had been order. A guard was knocked down there for seeking to betray their by a woobly. Other wobblies started arranged by a group of wobblies sent for the prostrate form, when several country in time of war. of the Negroes stopped in and saved As cups and dishes were hurled at the guard's lite. Some weeks before guards one group of prisoners was they had fought bravely in putting noticeably quiet. Their activity lay out two prison fires. only in trying to quell the riot. They The wobblies who rioted have long were fifty-four Negroes, serving sen since been released. The Houston tences for participation in the Hous rioters are still behind the bars, de ton, Tex., mutiny riot of 1917, when spite recommendation* from orison colored troops flared up in a racial officials that their sentences be com- outbreak that brought death to 12, munited. Some of them are unde mostly whites, at Camp Logan, which serving of clemency, but the major was being prepared for Illinois troops. ity have shown a desire to behave. Army vs. Prison View Many Made Trusties In army records they are mutineers Many have been made trusties and and murderer*. In prison records have the confidence of their guards. they are the best behaved and most A visitor at the penitentiary recently docile of the convicts. In at least (Continued on page 4.) Dinner for those who will remain over for the evening service will be served from 6:30 to 7 o'clock. Meals tree. Come and enjoy with us that day the aocial and spiritual food that will be in abundance. Sunday morning, at 11 o'clock, an niversary sermon i by the pastor, Rev. E. C. Dyer; speakers appearing on the program: 1 Mrs. A. S. Phillips. Mr. J. D. Lewis, Offering and Bene- diction. At 3 P. M. the following ministers and their reepective congregations will be represented : Sermonettes, Rev. A. R. Fox, Rey. 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 repot' of units. Benediction. Community singing all day. THE ELK’S MILLION DOLLAR TEMPLE Say, Bill, Where Are You Going FEBRUARY 26? I'm going to the CHARGE IT CHERRY’S °"*"«"• LIBERAL CREDIT TO ALL Elks 17th Annual 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. Where? COTILLION HALL Pick out the clothes you want AND WEAR THEM NOW. We only ask a small payment down and the balance at your convenience. 14th and Burnside Streets Dancing, 8:30 P. M. to 1 A. M. Admission, $1.00 Women’s COATS, SUITS. WAISTS and FURS. EVERYBODY COME! 381 East Morrison Street Rates Reasonable Service Supreme Phone East 8007 DINNERS SERVED EVERY SUNDAY y ' • MILLINERY, Men’s 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. For Dinners, Luncheons, Teas, Socials, Pkrtie Dances, Entertainments of all kinds, anil for LODGE MEETINGS use th« Stag Auditorium and Club Rooms DRESSES, The above la the million dollar home of the B. P. O. E. of Portland. Oregon, which at a recent session of the lodge received a communication of congratulation from Rose City i Lodge (eotored) of Elks on their tine building with vociferous applause. Many Individual members of this great organisation which has a meat bershlp of more than eight thousand, have shown their friendship and con sideration in divers ways for the sue- ceaa of their colored brother Elks Monroe Goldstein, one of the best known men In Portland, I* in charge of the building. Baraett Goldstein, well known attorney, is Exalted Ruler and M R. Spalding la Secre tary. 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