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THE 'T H i T I IlL an.v d °m*. *»4 if there in any |irHis<> or nowerg given< or me- mortals held in their honor, it mU8t be done by colored folks, rrfarxilroa of the fact that they spent all their mopey while living, with the white man.” E. D. CANNADT.............. Editor --------- O ' — MBS. E. D. CANNADY. Manager The Washington, D. C., Daily ADVOCATE AOENTS American, said to be the only Elks Sanitary Barber Shop daily paper in this country edited 315 Flanders Street and owned by colored people, V I E, - — ..... . ■ - Published every Saturday at Suitt> 313-313 Maeleay Building. Phone Broadway 5807. r\\J SUBSCRIPTION RATES **■* j0, * “ 5 ® ! ' ""V !j Prr Year SO editorial opinion is logical and Six Month» ISO sound, and its news columns rank Three Months .................... — Payable in advance 1 00 o r equ al m an y o f the w h ite dailies. p Entered at the Postoffice at Portland. A general race eoiiferene, ■ Oregon, as second-class matter. called to meet in Brooklyn, New ---------------------- _ _ - ------------- York, ou Sunday. October 20th. IMPORTANT ! The most important question to All communications for public«- be discussed is. "H ow best to use tion or otherwise should be ad- the ballot power of colored Amer- dressed to The Advocate Publish- ¡ea to secure equality and pr6t<;e- ing Company, Suite 312-313 Mac- tion and get a United States pro- leay Building, Portland. Oregon, ¿ram of ^demand.” The call is Advertising rates made known signed by Monroe Trotter of Bos on application. — | ton, and Rev. Mottins of St. Louis. — ------------------------------------—----------Mo., national president of the majority fall in line and help to bring success to movements, that mean progress, sponsored by their leader, or leaders, that is all tl'at c*,r. t»» expected, and that is all that is necessary. The colored people in Portland, Oregon, who are interested in the welfare of our group ami the city in general, are slowly but surely experiencing success, and the out look for the future recognition* and consideration due us as a race in this community, is most eertaiu- !y good. So the man or woman who trys to alarm the people In constantly referring to differences is yet in the valley : he is not up with what is being done; he does not know; he needs to come out upon the mountain-top with the people who are doing things,—in Portland. Oregon. HOTEL NOTES The twelve w.liters advertised lor in last week's Advocate have signrd tip with almost as many more waiting for a chance to do so. Then some peo ple say advertising don't pay. William Reese, well-known hotel waiter, who ha* been running on an observation car to Chicago, ha* chang ed hi* run to Spokane, Wash Colored waiters have heen dis charged from the dining room of Harvard University and white wait resses put in their place. The excuse given for discharging the waiters was that girls werF better drawing cards. Colored citiaeus of Portland are to be congratulated upon the re presentation thev have from Port land in various educational insti DOINGS OK THE ELKS the tutions throughout the country. “ Don’t ask for rights Take them, y \ R ig h t* leagu e. The number to go this year is J. Kinlev Wilson, G. E. R of the An don t let annv wan Rive them to M *_______ v_______ large, and we hope another year Order of F.lks. has appointed E. W . ye. A right that is handed to ye f r ” “7 nawthin’ has somethin* the matter with Some fool white men down III will find it doubled. Morton. Grand Organizer for the Klks it.**—Mr Dooley. | Louisian« who are mad because in several stales: also named Kred Me- - They - t have ------- rights rr~ who T dare . M mam- '"'¿l ' Walter L. Cohen, a'colored man. One of the best cures for the Clear D D. for Oregon. .. . ,, - . * tain than.”— James Russell Lowell. , ** the collector of customs of the lack of information regarding the The O V Cattc Elk Band o.' Phila ________________________ —— -----! Port o f New Orleans, propose to race, is to read race newspapers delphia. Pa., recently gave a concert in the Fairmount Park which is said A BIBLE THOUGHT for taVt‘ awa/ thf franchise, of all and periodicals. " colored Americans. This action to be the large-t park in the world. I tJ U A 1 goes to prove Barnura's famous it takes more than one person The music furnished by the band wa\ saying. ‘ ‘ There's one born every to co-operate. said to he the best ever heard in that PEACE I LEAVE WITH YOU. I mi'nutee --------- o--------- part of the country The concert was my peace I give unto y o u : not as 0______ "Opportunity” is the name of attended by thousands of people of the world giveth, give I unto you. The colored voters of Texaa a race magazine which, by the both races and the services of the band Let not • your heart be troubled, j,ave doe|ared the good grace of Clarence Cameron T , ,— . . v.,.— ... „ a boycott — j —.. on .— are now being Sought by theatrical neither let it be afraid. .John 14: Republican party candidate for White, a noted violinist, came to managers in various parts of the coun 27. I governor and will stand solidlv solidly our office this week. It deserves try. for “ Ma” Ferguson, the Demo the support of the people and is Dr Hugh Bell has made application ‘ Keep Coolidge’ cratic candidate. “ Ma” Fergu a credit to the promoters. The to Rose City Lodge for membership. son's bitter denunciatioH of the magazine is published at 127 East The same was accepted on last W ed We must stand four-square for K. K. K. evidently made a hit 23rd. New York. nesday night. Dr Bell will ride the the election of Calvin Coolidge for with the colored voters in that --------- o—— — goat at the next meeting of the lodge. president, not only because of the state- The Stag Club Dt. Mary Jonhson. who has been danger that the election of a visiting in California for several Democrat would give to our fur The Number of Colored The only place for public en months, has returned, and the mem ther progress as American citi tertainments operated by our peo bers of Dahlia Temple were proud to Voters zens but because especially Calvin ple is the Stag Club and Auditor- see her present at the meeting Tues Coolidgd stands for further pro-, , , , iun* This place is very conven day night. gress of our group as equal Amer '* estimated that there are ient and well managed, and de ican citizens. Not only by clarion mor* t h a n *W° nul[,on eo,.°red serves all the support the race voters qualified for this presiden word, but by striking deed he has can give it. The rental rate is proven his friendship. Before tial election. For more than a not only reasonable, but is ac Coolidge became president, during generation the Republican party companied by the most courteous SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST the Boston police strike, he stood of this great nation has been kept aud painstaking attention, and 62nd St. and 39th Ave. S. E. for the appointment of scores of in power largely by the united our people should take pride in Sabbath School, 10 A. M. Bible colored policemen to the Boston support of the eolored voters. The patronizing this race enterprise. Study. 11 A. 11. Y. P. M. V. so a outlook in this great political con / ajm i . onJ ■ ■ ciety, 2 P. M. Mis. K. 0. Johnson, --------- o--------- test. November 4, seems to be a Demonstration— Dr C. W . Miller Leader. Visitors welcome. T T I I ? IT A C T I M F ! ! \ f ° reg0,'e conclusion that Coolidge -------- o------- 1 tlC v 1 llxL /l-T V and Dawes will be counted the invites the Advocate readers to wit ST. PHILLIPS MISSION ness a diagnosis made by the Elec ; winners. 24th and Saner Sts. tronic System. Thursday. October News of the Churches It 8 foolish and a waste of time Vij to squeal about the white man not Ha supporting your business enter- WI prises, churches and the like, j There is an abundance of money , in the race to do all of these things if it is wisely spent. -------- o-------- It shows brd taste and breed- If y<j ing to go about singing your Dan<HPraise- .vou are worthy of con- Trouble. q «deration your virtues will speak EAST IN] for themselves. remedy ccj -------- 0-------- [go to the Don’t Be Misled the skin, j ---------- Leaves the hair soft It is too bad that at this time balm o f a thousand fj in our national crisis that so much for Heavy and Bedtime is being devoted to discuss- restores Gray Hair td ing racial and religious differ- witli Hot Iron for Stiences, by leaders, at the expense — . i™ x* i o { the rea' conditions, economic Pnce Sent by Ma* and otherwise and a meang to ira. “ “ a g e n ts outfit 1 prove them. If men could only Oil T s h S S T i ' i i - 3 2 Oil, 1 Fac* Cream and direc- E T | Recital Saiccesa have l>cfii 4 deciiletl »ucce*». Ktch The benefit trcital given by Mr* K. parin'i|>ant exccllfilt and played D Cannady at the Slag Auditorium their part* well • a • and Club last Monday evening (or Zion church’s pastor, Rev F. J. Ma- Hosts at Supper Mr and Mrs. C K Redd entertained gruder was a most excellent success in Prof Abraham Matilsky, at supper Friday night. O ctober J, for every wav the pleasure of Mr and Mrs A II who was the main attraction of the recital, was in splendid condition and Morrow • • a played his interesting violin program well Hr was compelled again aud Visits In South again to respond to encores Several Spokane Mias Visits Mr» Martha Simpson, 6**7 Kearnev operatic number* and classics made Miss Geneva Payne of Spokane, St . lelt Sunday for l-’l Worth and up the well balanced program Prol Washington, who has been visiting in Cleveland. Texas, where she will visit Matilsky wa* assisted by Mr*. Can Oakland, was the guest Tuesday o( indefinitely with relatives and friend* nady who sang two group* ol songs. Mrs. George Randle at breakfast l o v Her visit will he 4 surprise lor her ers were laid for seven. After break- | relatives do not know that ^ i r is on Mi* Oliver Wicker sham, well known accompanist, plaved lor Mr* Cannady. fast the (»arty enjoyed a drive over her way there. • a # After the program the audience re- Terwilligcn Boulevard and other in l>aired to the dining room where thev Gueata at Dinner teresting point* about the city. enjoyed a delicious Irasl of tea, served • • a Rev and Mr* K J Magruder were Kussisn style by Dr Jeanette Matilsky Benefit Play Successful the guest* at dinner Tuesday after The benefit entertainment given for noon of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Young. with her assistants. Sandwiches, cake Bethel A M. K church by Mr* B. J. 74*) Harold A ve. prior to leaving on and ice cream completed the eolation Fuller last Friday evening, the 3rd ( their trip to Oakland early Thursday F.vrryhorlv enjoyed the delightful a f fair, and a goodly sum was realised ! inst , when she presented Living morning , Biblical Characters, was reported to Week End Outing At Seaside Mrs Charles Muntlord was the week end guest of Mrs George Mul let! at Seaside. Oregon, last werk at the Cottage Ala Bam on the "P r o m " Friday, the ladies went to Astoria as the guests of Mr*. Cora Kirk who en- K .taitied them with a theatre party. The weather was fine and they re port a splendid time. • • a 'O ffic e Mr. Khambo left the *Avice afternoon. with a good record *nd wc are proud The Blue Triangle Club will have I to see him advance. as a speaker for Vespers on Sunday Mr*. 1-aura Jackson, of Lake afternoon at 4 o'clock Miss l-.ssie M c The Membership Tea at the Y. W I Charles. La., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Guire. Industrial Secretary of the Y A I). LeBon. Mr*. Jackson is the C V was one of a scries of teas being W. C. A given on Tuesday afternoon. The Y. mother o l Mr*. La Bon, o -pi,, Ladies' Auxiliary ol the P, P W C. A was transformed into a bower of loveliness. Mrs. C. Jenkins, chair B. A of Oakland, held a meeting Sep tember 18. for the uplift of the organ man of committer management, was (B y G eorge!) isation. B. Robinson ol Portland, ad assisted in receiving by Mrs. K Gray, dressed the member* chairman of membership; Mr*. R The "Than W hich" Flowers, chairman of girls' work, and Teacher "W hat are the three im Miss Margir L. Danlry, executive portant Greek orders?" Leave for California secretary. Mrs John Henderson and Rev. and Mr* F. J Magruder left Small Boy "Cup* skuffey. roa* bif Thursday morning in then sedan, for Mrs. R Tate sjioke briefly on the sanwich. and peas cocoanut pie " Oakland, California, to attend confer Colored work, assisted Mrs W m Glass Sarcasm at the tea table Mrs. G Wilson, Mr* Dad (stern ly)—"W here were you ence They have just closed two year* WuT. it Zion A M K. Church. Mr*. F. 1. Fuller, Miss F. S. Keeney and last night?” Mr* K. Ttate spoke briefly on the Son— "O h, just riding around with Magruder, s very capable and charm ing woman, made many friends while association work Others interested in some of the boys." the work and who spoke were: Mrs. "W ell tell 'em not to leave their iu Portland and it was largely due to her effort* that their labors here were 1. BarwuU, Mr*. R Keller. Mrv ! hairpins in the car." successful It s u Mr*. Magruder who Walker and Mrs. J Henderson Mrs limit up the young people'» Work in Klise Reynolds and Mr and Mrs. Bert OAKLAND NEWS the church and to her diligence that Turner rendered a music*! program (By Arthur D. LcBon) the Christian Endeavor ol Zion stands M i-. B Hcdaycth i M M i-. K iGr.i, second to none m the community. High School Reserves, assisted in E. L. Rhambo, of Oakland, Cali II not rrtu(ticd to Portland, it it serving Over seventy ladies called fornia. formerly of Austin. Texas, ha* during the receiving hours. quite the order of "G eorge Pullman" hoped a id prayed by their friend» here The High School Reserve* attended and entered the cmpyolmcnt of Uncle that the Bishop will give them another the Rally at Oaks Park on Saturday Sam, as clerk in the Oakland Post- good chaigr which thay deserve Williams Avenue Y.W.C.A. Notes A LAUGH FOR YOU 16th. at 8 p. in , at his main office, 1301 East Seventeenth Street (W est moreland). Take Sellwood car, get off at Tolman Street, one block east, one- half block south. Phone Sellwood 0153. Morning service. 11 a. in.; Sun day School, 12 tn. Archdeacon Black in charge; Mr. B. Coles, lay reader. A cordial welcome awaits you at St. Phillips. o- ■ Stay off October 31st. Particulars Mt. Olivet Baptist Church later,— adv. Rev. E. C. Dyer. Pastor A g en ts: $ 16 a D a y W e offer y o u $16 a day arwj r R K E N o capital ° " l xijrr‘rn^ teuuirud Start now and m ake bt* ca*h profit* tirat d a y Jrnaintct G u irantced Ho*- * r y *rt »order» in every hom e All mem ber* rj fam ily are custam era R rp ea t husinfM *tr id / in.- ran» Auto Free N e w H e llin g P l a n B r in e « 9 0 S m W e e k T h e w on d erfu l Jennings Ulan moke* big profit* for beginner*. N o delay*— no waiting You ran ~ o rk «pare time or full um e Fro t - »U right away W rite for san»- — . - \>le and Prce A uto Offer. J e n m n f i M l f C o . , H o m F-75 , D a y t o n , O h i o ,1R 4 r f a ,ize th af ‘ his sort o f th in g gets ¿ID I them HO where, tllPV WOllld trV stressing the point' of mutual I agreement. After agreeing on one oint they would soon discover lat there were many points upon , it th ey »■Inch they agree. _ heir ow n Self-pTewer- The man or woman who goes to the polls about inflaming the minds of vot V f H T one individual ers by continuing to raise racial Coolidge and D a w e s .___ a ___ ______t and ____ religious issues, is nothing -io time for colored citizens^ more than a demagogue. Let us to trifle or experiment with the,not be misled bv such characters Socialists, Progressives, or any who would have us lose sight of other helpless and hopeless minor the main issues in a maze of mis ity party. Such a vote is not only understanding and strife. Let us wasted, but, in truth, is a half keep a cool head and balanced vote for your eternal and infernal brain and not be frightened by all enemy, the national Democratic this propaganda: let us go to the party. Vote for Coolidge and polls November 4th, and vote as Dawes. one man to keep Coolidge and -----------o— — elect Dawes. A small man at the head of any -------- o-------- kind of business or organization Whatever the purpose of the will soon cause the business or •suit being brought to disfranchise organization to lose its value or Walter Cohen, and the race, let standing in the community. But us as American citizens not be put a man with big brains in come excited and discouraged but charge of the business or the or cast our vote on November 4th. ganization, it will grow in influ --------- o --------- ence and in power. But regard Colored People Together less of these truths, the little man more often comes into control of We are of the opinion that the these enterprises; for the reason colored citizens in Portland, Ore that he is usually a good fellow gon, are no more divided than the and a good mixer. After exper colored citizens, or white citizens, iencing the sad failure of so many for that matter, who live in any of our business enterprises, it other city or state. To hear some would . , seem as though - our . people . people talk, one who did not know would wake up and do business would likely receive the impres- on business principles and not on ston that eolored citizens of Port sentiment and good fellowship. land were woefully separated and -------- o-------- exceedingly antagonistic towards The editorial in last week’s Ad one another. But fortunately, this vocate tinder the caption, “ Ac is not true. We admit that ♦here tions Speak Louder Than Words,” are still a few of our race here has brought us much praise and who will not co-operate with any hearty congratulations. A letter person or persons in any way. from one of the lauders says in These are the exception, and not part: “ Your editorial was cer the rule. We admit that a few tainly a masterpiece. However, more funerals here would serve to you failed to say that when these correct this error better than any hot air' race lovers are called‘to effort on the part of any outsid the judgment" bar, some colored er. folks are compelled to attend their, It is not ____ R ., to be ___ expected that funeral; and some colored folks every man will follow any one or must do the mourning if there is a,,y group of leaders, but when SATURDAY. OCTOBER II, W24 ADVOCATE B E T H E L A. M. E. C H U R C H I.arrabcc and McMillcn Street* E. L. Jameson, Assistant Phone Fast 2276 FIRST A. M. E ZION CHURCH 417 Williams Ave., Rev. E. J. Magruder, A. B. Pastor. Parson age. 260 Cook Ave. Phone Walnut 5174. The closing services were held at Zion last Sunday night. A full house greeted the pastor and a splendid pro gram and sermon was given. Mrs. Kanamu deserves special men tion for her beautiful singing. Mrs. Minnie Trumbull, a well-known social worker, gave an excellent talk to the young people at Zion A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. V O T E R S, A W A W H Y HAVE SEATTLE nnd LOS ANGELES passed PORTLAND in population, industries and payrolls? BECAUSE TH EY HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COM BATTED entrenched public utilities and have obtained cheap power, thereby securing new indus tries with their demands for labor under happy con ditions. BE NOT DECEIVED by Public Utility propa ganda appearing as news. Vote for R U FU S C. H O LM AN FOR MAYOR HE IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE who is opposing corporate control at the OBTAIN CHEAP POW ER, LOWER FARES AND TELEPH ON E Portland, Oregon. Order» taken at Ga» Sales room», Fifth and Alder, or by phone, MA. 6500 I Paid Adv,) Please pay your subscription to The Advocate and avoid missing an issue of the paper. EUGENE J. MINOR Accident and Health— Fire and To sun-swept California The charm o f California’ » gol den sunshine become« Increas ingly alluring at thla season. Plan to join the thousands who migrate each year to Califor nia’ s wondrous playgrounds. For Enjoy the healthful outdoorllfa and plrasures through the win ter months. Take advantage o.’ Southern Pacific low fares and com fortab le, con v en ien t ser vice. G o via the scenic Shasta route | its mountains, valleys and riv. ers these will com m and your interest throughout. Reliable Auto Insurance <1*021 Ahlnfton 1114*.. I S " , Third HI. COHTI.ANI). ORJWON Offira Phans llrosdw sr *212 R*«. Phon* Baltwood 2S14 EUGENE J. MINOR ATTORN EY AT LAW US-21 AMnrton Rids . I**1/, Third flt P O R T I,AND, ORKOON F R A N K E. C O U L T E R Progressive Party Nominee for United States Senator Has been a resident of Portland, Ore., for twrnty- fivr years, and "com es from old abolition stock in Ohio.” "N ever has been able to see the color in a man’s face; looks for the color of his heart.” Coulter says: "A ll natural opportunities belong to all men alike. Hence the first duty of a Senator is to play the game with no Joker in the deck, and all cards face up, by using natural power and credit __ for the whole people.’’ Coulter says: " I f I were a colored man I would tell the story of Toussant F-l Overture, until the world knew that the greatest man yet produced on the Western Continent was a colored man." Coulter says: "A ll we need to make every man a good citizen is a square deal.” (Paid Adv.) T H E E U R 1 K A C O M B IS H E R E For the '*Caitfornia" <Boohl at and full railroad information^ commtmieaU with Goods JO H N M. S C O T T Assistant Passenger Traffic Manager Portland, Oregon Q u a l it y S t o * « Or PO*TLAND OBIOON t James W. Crawford, 417 Exchange Bldg., That’s why thousands of people prefer them to all other Solid Fuel. P »— CAR RATES W ITH O U T REDUCING WAGES. Gasco Briquets worn T mi EN! City Hall and committed to use all the resources at his command, if elected, TO No Ashes L A mm *V * 4P _. Southern Pacific The much talked about whampoo dryer or Ntraightening comb, noted for it* wonderful heat holding riualitiea, THE EURIKA is in a elaaa alone, the greatest value obtainable in a comb. Price $2 each, poatage paid if caah is sent with yonr order. If you prefer order C.O.D., on receipt of comb pay postman two dollars and a few cents postage. Address LUBRO MANUFACTURING 00., Agents, I*. 0. Box 4168, Portland, Oregon.