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The Appeal., 1921-07-09
is 1T A MESS OF POTTAGE?

The President has nominated Hen.
ry Lincoln johnson of Georgia as Re
corder of Deeds of the District of
Columbia; and it is the first presi.
dental nomination of colored man
made so far It is just and proper
that johnson should receive this
recognition as he is the Georgia mem
ber of the Republican national com.
mittee, and members from other
states have been given better places
But there are intimations that
johnson has been given this place
with the understanding that he re.
linquish his party leadership in Geor-
gia; and, the Atlanta papers say that
the party is to be reorganized in a
way Ito ensure white supremacy for
all time" And that this is to be
done by express command of Presi-
dent Harding. We trust this is not
true, but await further developments
The Appeal., 1921-07-09
THE FOURTH IN "JAN JAM.

Possibly the people of Georgia
imagine that they are real patriots
Anyway they had a great Fourth of
July celebration at Union City in that
state. Again perhaps they think that
they are Christians, as they opened
the proceedings by singing, Cali Hail
the Power of Jesus Name" And
then the "jaw-jaw" began with talk
by Senator Tom Watson, who sarcas-
tically criticized the federal reserve
board, William G. McAdoo, former
secretary of the treasury, liberty
bonds, President Harding, former
President Wilson. Then came this
gem: ''If your Uncle Sam has $5,OOO,-
900 to give Liberia, then he's got it
to give Georgia negroes, and if they
got it, we'd get the most of it." And
so on.
Then Governor Hardwich appeared
upon the scene. He declared that the
signing of the Declaration of Irde.
pendence meant more than the crea.
tion of new nation. ''It meant the
creation of new political dispense.
tion-one of equality and freedom o1
man." 'The right of free speech
the freedom of the press and equality
are fundamental rights"
Hardwick talked like genuine
American until the last lap of the
speech, when he said: "God AL
mighty made this white mans
country and by His splendor and
grace we will keep it So" Of course
the historic fact that God made this
the Indians country and Europeans
stole it from the Indian and also
turned it away from God, did not
worry Mr.. Hardwick, he had to put
the "neUrOo in SOnoouhoro
The Appeal., 1921-07-09
ILLINOIS HOUSE SCORES K. X. +

ILLINOIS HOUSE SCORES X. X. X,
State Representative S. B Turner
of Chicago, who is always on the job
had the following resolution adopted
in that body: ~ a..
Whereas, it is reported that there
are representatives of the Ku Klux
Klan attempting to organize chapters
or posts If that organization in vari.
GUS cities of the state of Illinois; and
Whereas it is believed that the
Ku Klux Klan is an organization which
operates in defiance of law and order
and against the best interests and
welfare of the people at large; now
therefore, be it
"Resolved by the house of repre-.
sentatives of the state of Illinois, that
we condemn and deplore the attempt
to organize posts of the Ku Klux Klar
in the state of Illinois, and urge all
good citizens of the state in the in.
terests of law and order and the vel.
fare of our. state to do all in their
power to discourage the operation OF
this organization in the state OF
Illinois," %
The Appeal., 1921-07-09
FRIENDS.

The writer recently overheard a
black man, just from the South, say:
II think the Southern whites are the
best friends of my people, He was
dirty, ignorant and degraded and ut
terly unable to appreciate the differ
ence between the North and the
South, but there are men, living in
the South who make some pretences
to education who have said the same.
OF course they Were looking for the
"good niger pat"
There are a few white people, verv
few living in the South, who are
Christians and who are willing to ac-
cord to colored people all the rights
of citizenship, but the great majority
are not friends in any sense of the
word, unless jimcrow laws and Gus
toms are evidences of friendship. And
again some of the most pronounced
enemies of the cobored people are
black and yellow men who are con-
tinually saying things which make
the whites hold the whole colored
group in contempt, because no man
can really respect another man who
believes himself to be inferior and
makes public announcement of this
belief. .v@..
Some colored people denounce all
white people, That lis unjust and
wrong. Garrison, Lovejoy, Harriet
Beecher Stowe, Phillips and thousands
of others were who practically gave
their lives to prove their friendship
And today John Haynes Holmes and
thousands Of others are better friends
to the colored group, than some who
black in heart as we'll as in face
':cringe and bend the supple hinges of
the knee that thrift may follow
fawning."
The Appeal., 1921-07-09
CENTENARY OF MRS. EDDY

On July 16, Christian Scientists in
all parts of the world celebrate the
centenary of the birth of Mrs. Mary
Baker Eddy founder of the cult.
1t is not necessary to be a Chris
tian Scientist to concede that it's
teachings have had wholesome in
f1uence on American thought and
character. And this is especially true
in matters of race and color.
While the orthodox Christians have
turned from the Christ to bow down
before the god of race prejudice, and
have segregated their fellow Chris
tians because of color, Christian
Science has been true to the teach
ings of the meek and lowly .Nazarene.
There is not single segregated col
ored Christian Science church in the
world, the adherents of various races
and colors meeting together in true
Christian harmony
The Appeal., 1921-07-09
SAINT PAUL

FOR RENT-Nice furnished room
at 519 Fuller street; reasonable rate.
Tel. Elkhurst Observation-Disclosures.
Mr.. Will Lyles left last week to
visit relatives at Boston and Phila-
delphia; will be gone month.
The excursion of Arab Patrol last
Tuesday eevning was marrdd by rain,
but all who went had a good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Chur and
daughter Miss Eunice, of Chicago, are
visiting Mr.. Chur's sister, Mrs. T. H.
Lyles, 678 ST. Anthony.
LEST YOU FORGET! The Arab
Patrol will have a Big Boat Excu1r-
sion Friday evening, July %, and YOU
are cordially Observation-Disclosures.
The funeral Of Mrs. George James,
AL Rondo street, was held at Me-
mortal Baptist church Tuesday. Mrs.
Z. H. Lyles funeral director. Inter-
ment at Oakland.
SPECIAL-Full line of gents fur
nishings and lot of odd trousers for
sale at prices ranging from $3.50 to
$500, at Harry Liegan's, Merchant
Tailor, 313 Rondo street. Advertise
ment.
COMING EVENT The Grand jap
anese Carnival by st. James Choral
Choir, Nine. L. Antoinette Grafton,
director, on Tolliver's Lawn, COS w.
Central Ave, Aug. TO- Watch for
further -Advertisement
Mrs. ]. E Johnson, 526 st. Anthony
Ave, was hostess at breakfast
Thursday of last week in honor of
Mesdames Henry Mason, Prairie View,
Tex; Frank Anderson, Chicago; Ed.
Winrow, Atchinson, Kan. Others pres
ent were: Mesdames B. C. Archer,
W B. Walker, Clete Oliver, C. w.
Wigington, Waldo Turner, st. Paul,
OBJ. Williams, Minneapolis.
The Appeal., 1921-07-09
EXIT UNCLE TOM.

The Bishops Council of the A. M
E. church, which met in Chicago
took strong stand against race
prejudice and acclaimed the ministry
of today as 'banded together and
standing four. square on the race
question, and sounded the death
knell Of the Moten-Fisher 'pussy-
footing"
Bishop C. S. Smith, courageous man
that he is, declared amid great ap-
plause, that the men of the church
have got to look the problems of the
race in the face and fight them with
the courage to do and die. He quoted
from the last words of John Brown.
without the shedding of blood.
there is no redemption for a people, -
He recounted the story of the men
who had built the church by fight
ing, and of the fighting boys who
had gone overseas to help whip Ger
many. He made it clear that the
A. M. E. church wants no more
"Uncle Tom" preachers.
The Appeal., 1921-07-09
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The Appeal., 1921-07-09

APPEAL OPPOSES ARMY COLOR
LINE.
THE APPEAL wrote the Secretary
of War for information relative to
the segregation of colored Americans
in the United States army. The fol-
lowing is the reply:
WAR DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON.
Mr.. ]. @. Adams,
Editor "THE APPEAL"
St. Paul, Minnesota.
Dear Sir:
l am in receipt of your letter of
May 18th, in which you take excep-
tion to the idea of organizing colored
troops into a separate division for
National Guard service. In reply I
may say that although the separate
organization of colored division has
not been ordered by the War De-
partment for peace time National
Guard service, it is strictly in &C.
cordance with the policy of this De-
partment that colored units shall be
organized into complete and separate
for the formation of such units in
time of war. This policy is based
upon the experience gained by the
War Department throughout our
country's military history. 1t was
carried out during the World War in
the organization of the 92d and 93d
Divisions which saw overseas service,
and l am surprised that this plan
which met with such thorough ap-
proval at the time should now be
objected.
I think that you must have been
incorrectly informed as to the War
Departments attitude on this uues-
tlon for years is the first criticism of
this policy which we have received.
On the other hand this office has re-
ceived numerous letters from colored
citizens endorsing the organization of
combat divisional units of colored
membership and objecting to the fact
that the War Department has found
it necessary Gin view of limited ap-
preparations and the difficulty of
training units scattered over wide
areas) to restrict for the present the
organization of colored troops in the
National Guard to those units that
operate directly under orders of the
Corps or Army Commanders and
which do not enter into the compost
tion Of division.
Very truly yours, ..z
(Signed) JOHN w. WEEKS,
Secretary of War.
This is the reply of THE APPEAL
=. St. Paul, Mimi, June %, 1921.
to Secretary Weeks: ~ 49,
Hon. John w. Weeks, -.
Secretary of War,
- Washington, D. C.
Sir:
l have received your letter without
date written in reply to my letter Of
May IA, asking information relative
to the formation Of separate color
ed division of the National Guard
While I am pleased to learn that no
such organization has been ordered
for peace time, regret to hear that
it is the policy Of the War Depart
The Appeal., 1921-07-09
ment to organize separate divisions At
anu time aithor II, 1,oaoo o,. 1uor

ment to organize separate divisions At
any time, either in peace or war.
The matter of organizing colored
soldiers into separate units is funda-
mentally wrong, and believe uncon-
stitutional. 1t is a wrong which has
continued since the organization of
colored troops, but the continuation
Of a wrong does not make it right.
1t is a wrong: VIII ich the World War,
fought as it was claimed ''to make
the world safe for democracy" should
have righted. 1t is wrong because it
is undemocratic
1t is wrong because it takes the
co1ored soldiers out of their proper
places in the states in which they
live and makes them segregated
part of the Federalized National
Guard. It denies them their rights
as citizens of their respective states
and forces them into special segre-
gated status which is not applied to
other groups of Americans, such as
Germans, Irish, Russians, French,
Poles, Spanish, Portuguese, Danes,
Swedes, British, Austrians, Hungari-
ans, Serbians, Bulgarians, Belgians,
etc.; and it is not applied to Indians,
Jews, Japanese, Chinese, Koreans
Javanese, East Indians, Burmese, and
other colored races.
If the colored man is a citizen, he
is entitled to ALL the rights of citi-
zenship and this includes the right
to be on an absolute equality with
all other citizens. It is unjust for
the government to single him out
from the various elements which
compose American citizenship and
place upon him the badge of a. pariah
caste.
l am sorry to learn that I am the
first to protest against this wrong
but trust that from now on protests
may come in by the thousands, to the
end that you may be induced to
change this policy of your predeces.
sors.%
Very truly yours,
J. Q. ADAMS,
Editor THE APPEAL.
The Appeal., 1921-07-09
"EDIToR ADAMS oUTsPokEN"

Under the above caption The Rich
mond (Va.) Planet hands ye editor a
few bouquets anent our Especial As
sistants" that we accept with thanks
Coming from the intrepid editor,
John Mitchell, Jr., they are doubly
pleasing. ~.
editor John @. Adams, of THE
APPEAL published at St. Paul, Minn.,
is as true as steel upon every ques-
tion affecting the rights and privi-
leges of the citizens of color in this
country. We have before us an ex-
tract from his issue of June II, 1921,
which reads mighty good to US.
Even those of us, who may disagree
with him as a matter of policy must
admit that he is fundamentally right,
and that we as people cannot
achieve permanent success other than
by following the lead of this dis
tinguished leader and by needing
much that he has to say.
THE APPEAL says:
William H. Lewis of Massachusetts
was appointed ASSISTANT ATTOR-
NEY GENERAL OF TILE UNITED
STATES, a presidential appointment,
confirmed by the Senate of the Unit
ed States. Perry Howard of Missis-
sippi has been appointed SPECIAL
ASSISTANT to the ATTORNEY General
Of the United States. Lewis was an
assistant attorney general; Howard is
an assistant to the Attorney General.
There is a great difference in the
status. Lewis was an official; How
ard is an assistant to an official and
has been assigned to special work on
the claims of Icolored people against
the United States. If the matter
stopped with Howard it would not
make much difference, but it affects
the citizenship status Of every colored
person in the country and segregates
colored people from every other
group of American citizenship. and
establishes a dangerous precedent.
@*While we are glad and appreciate
the fact that Attorney Perry w. How
ard got this appointment, the facts
stated are true. It is a precedent
that will confront us before we are a
year older. 1t shows that the pres.
ent Administration is already "pussy.
footed" and afraid to meet the issue
1t is deemed inadvisable to launch 2
fight for the confirmation of a col.
ored presidential appointee at this
time. If the Administration hesitates
to do this now, with all power in its
hands, it will pause before making 8
nomination later.
THE APPEAL says further ~
Now after 100000 colored mer
served in the war s'to make the worlo
safe for democracy, and with the Re.
publican party, to which the coloreo
voter has always been a faithful ally
in complete control of the govern.
ment, it is Infamous that the party
leaders should insult the people by
giving inferior appointments, and Il
is humiliating to think that colored
men will accept such places. It will
be noted that the men appointed are
Southerners.
Northern voters, who voted for the
Republican nominees and whose votes
were counted are not satisfied with
what has been done. They feel that
it would been better to have had
nothing at all rather than inferior
pointments, which tend to lower
their status as citizens. Some high
class colored men ought to get a few
high class presidential appointments
just as under former Republican ad-
ministrations.
I'VE do not 60 so far as to advise
that these appointments be not ac-
The Appeal., 1921-07-09
BAR JAPANESE, ADMIT coLoREp.

The Disabled Veterans of the World
War, at their Detroit convention,
voted for the exclusion Of japanese
from the United States. Immediately
after the passage Of that resolution,
another resolution was presented by
colored veteran from Louisville,
KY, opening the membership in the
organization to all wounded soldiers
regardless Of race or creed" and
asking impartiality of the govern
ment in dealing with them also. It
was adopted by large majority.
The Appeal., 1921-07-09
The SIN or SILENCE

To sin by silence when we should
protest makes towards out Of men.
The human race has climbed on pro-
test. Had no voice been raised against
injustice, ignorance and lust, tho in
QUESTION yet would serve the law, and
guiIlotines decide our least disputes.
The few who dare must speak and
speak again to right the wrongs of
many.-ElIa Wheeler Wilcox
The Appeal., 1921-07-09

attempt to clean up the world? When
the United States has been redeemed
it will be time enough to start to
redeem other lands.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-07-12
To Solve The
"Myste1.y Ships
(By U. S. Press)

Washington, July Following on
the heels Of widespread conjecture Of
modern submarine piracy, and hume
rous press accounts of mysteryships >
It appears that an effort is to be
made to wrest sunken treasure from
the sea.
The United States Coast Guard Ser
vice and the Bureau Of NAVIGATION
of the Department Of Commerce have
been asked to furnish statistical data
covering the cargo vessels, lost along
the Atlantic Coast for the past fifty
years.
Salvage concerns making the re
quest claim to have equipment and
facilities for aior salvage operations
except in extreme Depths It is hop
ed to learn from the authorities the
exact positions of sunken vessels and
from their Underwriters, the value and
nature Of the cargoe laden. It is the
intention Of the salvers to raise the
vessels when possible, and where this
is impracticable, to recover the treas
urc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Shoe stars at $7.85 & $8.75

Fresh magnetism and vim and appeal! For and for these entries to the saIa stand out sharply!
 For women:- Black kid one-stEap pumps Tan grain cafskin pumps, buckle and ballstrap Black kid two-strap pumps Dark brown ballstrap oxfords Sports oxfords of smoked horsehde with saddle of brown ca1fskin and rubber soles and heels a>=z AE
 regular 1850 to $1O- Da.00
 For men, Sports oxfords of smoked horsehide Tan calf laced shoes, English last Black ea1fskin laced English shoes Tan calfskin butchers and regular laced shoes
 regular $9 and $10- @z ar At $875:-for men, fine brown oxfords and black brogue oxfords with wing tip For wonnen:.Beautiful brown kid two-strap punns and line sport oxfords in combination of co zE black and white p0ak "a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Readicut dresses; Mill End specials.

Those time-saving dresses; all cut and ready to be made up. Complete with all that's required to finish them. Organdy of special finish, summery light shades and de- lightful patterns S5 Excellent voile, white or rose or pink or blhe- $5 Gingham in pink or blue checks with white S2.6O Organdy dresses for children. charming styles,-
 s2.6O and S2.sO
 Main floor. rear.
 Sport suits
 for boysA$ A$1.79 Khaki suits that are great for Summer wear. Blouse with sport collar, trousers of comfortable cut. Sizes 6 to 16, regular $2.25-
 $1.79 TROUSERS for boys, blue serge or corduroy or mixtures, sizes 6 to IS, regular S2.9O and S2.25 SWEATERS in coat style. seal brown, regular $3.5O-
 $2.9O KEEPERS for little boys.i fine to wear over wash suit. regular $3.75- S2.9O
 Front basement
 Victro1a for $1O less. Victrola VI with the new console cabinet.
 Handsome and really new in design.
 Plays all Victor records; and plays them well.
 Regular price for Victrola VI and this cabinet $79.50-
 S69.5O. Record albums, 10 OF 42 inch 49c
 Fourth floor,
 Tea and coffee
 at new saving. Jewel coffee, the Rowland invigorating coffee sold usual ly at 24c-5 lbs Si, one pound
 Pic. Choice Howco tea, liked fla vors, regular price 35c- 4 lbs $1 one pound 29c
 Front basement
 Clever jersey
 warehouses 2.95 Smart in effect and fine in texture. Pure wool fine jersey. Bright and pleasing in col or; or quiet.
 Henna copenhagen sand heather gray navy and black. Regular $5- S2.95
 Second floor. .
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Glasbak Ovenware
 a luscious plum!

Splendid sanitary durable glass ovenware:-Glasbak A joy in actual service A help to baking. In good appearance upon table. Hundreds of pieces-and striking feature of this 47th NH End Sale. Pie plates in sizes Bread pans Round bakers in 3 sizes CtstarCs in set of Ra1nikns in set of 6 Cake pans Bakers Utility dishes GEo|
 regular 9Oc $1 $1.25 and $1.5o- OOC Casseroes, round and oval fine sizes regular $2 $ 25
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
OldtOWn Canoes limited number good models. been S69.5O & $75 -94J.0U
Delightful new underwear at 89c.


 Cool and light and pretty, nicely made, remarkable value. SlIpover -nightgowns of ba- tiste.
 Figured crepe nightgowns. Windsor crepe bloomers and step-ins
 Pink batiste lace-trimmed step-ins.
 Muslin petticoats with deep lace flounce.
 Regular $1.g and S1.5O-
 S9c
 Second ffoor
 At Main notion section on main floor. Bathing caps in aviator style and of many colors- 15c Thread in 15O yd. spools, 8 cord, white or black for 5c Hose supporters, heavy elas- tic, sewon style, white or pink 10c
 Left aisle, rear.
 Skirt made
 now-75c. Regular charge for making skirt, in expert and correct fashion, is $2. That covers entire cost of making.
 RIGHT NOW, from woolens to be bought at Mill End price, skirt will be made for
 75c
 Good bag for
 traveler-$3.25 Black cowhide, the favorite of the season.
 Steel frame, strong leather corners. Sliding lock, firm catches.
 Regular 1S-inch size, regular price SS- S3.25. Pretty fancywork
 at half price. All stamped for embroidery. Good designs, good quality, Scarfs centers and pillows, regular S2- S1
 Third floor.
 Fine fiouncing- Frilly lovely flouncings of ruffled organdy. Short lengths, white and de- 1lclous colors.
 Regular 1925 yd- S1 yd. LANDINGS of organdy and of net. 3 1-2 inches wide, reg ular 75c and $1 yd-
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