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OMAHA. Neb., Sept. 15.-United
States Department. Of Agriculture
Hogs receipts $500 active mostly 1oc
higher; bulk packing grades s7.25@
s7.75; bulk 200 to 800 pound butchers
ss.5o@s9.25. top $e.s5.
Cattle receipts 1890; beef steers she
stock and other kiihl.g classes gem
orally steady; top corn fed yearlings
5000; stockers and feeders dull and
unchangd.
Sheep receipts $500; active; fat
lambs fully CSC higher: bulk west
ems s1s.5oG13.T5; top s14.oo; clipped
lambs s1s.oo@1s.15; sheep steady;
light ewes up to $500; feeders firm.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-24
ROONEY IS NOMINATED
FOR VARE'S SENATE SEAT
Democrats of First District to File
Certificate Today

Democrats of the First district last
night nominated William l.. Rooney. of
the Thirty sixth Ward, for the Ware
seat in the stat" Senate. Mr.. Rooney
was the candidate opposing Senator
Ware two years ago, and is we'll known
II tho district. lie has been associated
for several years with the Emergency
] lrot Corporation.
The nomination wa" made III the City
Commttc" hesdQuartcrs. Eleventh and
Walnut streets, and was unanimous.
chairman l.ank called attention to the
mass meeting in Scottish Rite Hall on
the, evening Of November 3 to be nd-
dressed BY John a. McSparran and his
colleagues on the Stat" ticket, and urged
that the Ward Committee take action
to insure its success.
Reports on registration We're received
from representatives Of all wards. who
said there was u healthy sentiment for
the state ticket. and the prediction was
made that tho city vote for McSparran
would equal the 1920 presidential vote
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-24
MAYF|ELD HEARING
NEAR JURY STAGE
Judge Tells Them to Decide II
Klan Had Part in Cam
paign Costs
LAWYERS SPEECHES TODAY
By Associated Press

COrsbcana. Tex, Oct. 24.-Thc in
name of Earle B. Mayfeld, Democratic
nominee for United States Senator.
from the November ballot. was nearly
TO the jury stage today. Plaintiff at
torneys still had two hours for argu-
mcnt. to be followed by three hours by
the defense
Judge Scarborough, in his charge to
the jury late yesterday, said that the
burden of proof rested on the plaintiffs.
The Judge ruled that the jury answer
several questions. among them: "Did
Earle Il. Mnyfeld know Of any cx-
pcnses of his campaign being paid by
the ku Klux Klan?' and did Earle
H.. Alayii"ld, Ben G. Richards. .Jr.
tMnyticld's campaign managcr), or ID.
F.. Iyday keep and preserve reports of
all moneys received and paid out by
them In the campaign?' and "did the
total campaign expenses exceed $10.-
O0U?'
New Orleans. La. Oct. PIGGY \.
rD-Georgc i. $. Pcddy. Houston
lawyer. lost his fight before Federal
, tribunal here yesterday to force Texas
I election officials to place his name on
tie November ballot as United States
Sscnat ,rinl candidate against Earle Il.
MhyhcId, Democratic nominee and al
lcged ku Klux Klan candidate.
Three Judges. composing the tribunal
to hear tn" case on transfer from the
! Federal court Mt Mobile. An.. ruled
! they w're without Jurisdiction. that
being the only point considered.
In presenting their case attorney $
representing the Pcddy faction read -
| telegram from II. B. Crrus"r. Texas
Kepubliran leader. stating that he had
received n letter from President Hard
iig N which the chief cxccii;iv" had
commended the Republicans of Texas
! for aiding independent Democrats in
coalition against all groupings and
! classes attendant upon dictution "un :
trnry to American ideuls.
! They declared that Mayfeld was not
| the candidatc of the Democratic Party
of Texas. but OF n faction masqucrad =
ing under the guisc of the party.
The States ease was presented by
! Attorney General Keeling. his assistant.
l.. c. Sutton, and Secretary of State
Staples. They contrndcd that Pcddy
had lost his right as n Republican nom
ince when he voted ia tn" Democratic
primary in July and argued that tho
courts Of equity had no jurisdiction over
political rights.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-24
GIRL SCOUTS HEAR GUIDE
clarice M. Warren, Of England, Ad.
dresses VilIanova Organizatlon

Mass Claricc NJ. Warren, Girl Guide
county secretary, of Surrey. England,
talked t" the Nillanova Girl Scouts
nbout the way things are done in her
country. The councils ne not nearly
so large rs they are in America, she
said, and the end in view is camping.
without first aid and other features
that have been adopted in this coun-
try.
Til" Girl Guide movement started in
England in 1910, while the Girl Scouts
mad" their debut in this country in
1872. As the English are n great out
door people, the Girl Guides play
cricket, FOUNDERS, which Is 4 primitive
form OF baseball, and other games in
I'll" open.
Miss Warren will speak aGuin to-
nigh, at the Philadelphia Civil Scout
headquarters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-24

declared he saw Mrs. Champion fire
three shots from revolver she con-
cenled under her coat following a
quarrel between O'Connell and Mrs.
Champion $ husband.
County Prosecutor Edward {. stan
ton. basng his principal hope OF con-
viction upon the ey cashier $ testimony
ordered a city detective to Baltimore TO
locate Conklln, who had only recently
recovered from surgical operation
thcrc. and today received a wire from
the detective that he would be here
tomorrow morning with Conklin.
When the selection of jury was
resumed this morning three women ana
one man were tentatively seated in the
jury box.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-24
BRAND STUDENT WITH ACID
Peace Overtures Now Made Be-
tween Warning Colleges

Los Angeles. Oct. "a BY \. P.)--
The fear expressed by Ernest &. Moore,
director Of the University Of California,
southern branch. that the rivalry be-
tween his students and those of tn"
University Of Southern California might
led i" to N IsIS renewal '" Of peace VI oserture<
among the students by officials of both
institutions today.
The newest outbreak between the
schools was the seizure of student who
was tied and branded on the forehead
with let RS of the rival school. Acid
was used.
Last week in a general melee twenty
students were injured.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-24
Are you thinking

of paying about S35 for
an Overcoat? Don't do
it until you see our
splendid listers made
Of standard Regan Over
coatings at our Super
Value price of S35.
Handsome fabrics in
Cambridge or Oxford
Gray or Brownish mix
lures with beautiful con-
trasting Plaid Backs,
Look and compare!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-24
Rich Gern,ania
Beaver

with a shaggy feecy fin.
ish, tailored into big
roomy stormers and
Raglan shoulder ulsters.
Quilted satin shoulder
Innings. Harmoniously
blended plaid backs that
you viii like to lay in
side out in theatres and
public places. Our Su-
per-Value price for these
particular coats is S53.
Look and compare! Try
to match them else
where!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-24
MISSING WITNESS FOUND IN
O'COENELL MURDER TRIAL
Cashier Who Saw Woman Fire Shot
Located In Baltimore

Cleveland. Oct. 24.-(By A. PD-
William II. Conklin. the States miss
ing" witness IN the murder trial of
Mrs. Mabel Champion, will arrive here
tomorrow from Baltimore to testify In
the fatal shooting of Thomas A. O'Con-
nell carnival promoter Of New Haven.
Conn. I'm a restaurant here last July.
Conkln. cashier in the restaurant
nt the time of the killing. is said to have
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-24

upstairs to get a gun. at the same time
saying to Bergen.
Lets go upstairs and fight it out.
They. Bergen and Cline, went up
stairs. the witness declared Miss Thorn
ton said. Bergen going up first. She
heard ocuff.c and then one shot. and
later Bergen came downstairs and went
out the front door.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-24
SCHOOL DIRECTORS MEET
IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Annual Convention viii Start To-
dav at Norristown

!. Howard Ervicn, of Ogontz. Drcsi-
dent of the Montgomery County School
Directors Association. has issued the
call for the annual meeting of that
organization. to be held at Norristown
today.
1t is expected that every school dis
trict in the county will be represented.
Sneakers will include Amos II. Schultz.
Worcester: Edward H. phipps, Whit
pain: A. f. Kraybill. superintendent
of schools. POttstown: II. O. Dietrich.
superintendent OF schools. Norrlstown
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-24
Bio Growth In Manual Arts

Burlington. \. j., Oct. 2i.-Manual
arts instruction will take an incrcas-
insly important place in public school
education the next few years. Wesley
4. O'Leary, Assistant Commissioner Of
Education, told several hundred in
structOrs attending the Burlington
County Teachers Institute yesterday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-24
Here's a beauty

that will appeal to hun
dreds of Business Exec
utives. A Standard OK
ford Gray Conservative
Overcoat, lined through
out with Silk Velvet
or Cloth Collar. Fly
front. All sizes up to
52-inch breast. Our
Super Value price is
S33. Look and COM
pare - anywhere a 4
everywhere.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-24
Move Made to End Lynchina

The Anti Lynching Crusaders met
lHst night in the Alien A. NJ. j..
Church, Seventeenth and Bainbridgc
streets. to open n campaign having ~
IA object the ehlisting of 1000, 900
women In the effort to suppress lynch
ing. '.. .....
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-24

And every individual Ouercoat,
Uhetker it's handsome Plaid
Back at $50 or a CrOnbie Mon
tagnac, made our Way, at SS5 is
priced on our Super Value basis.
Look and COMPARE!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-24
No mans so ,reGlthy

No mars so ,realthy
that he can wear a finer
Overc coat than our
Crombies. J. & ]. Crorn-
bic of Scotland are uni
versally recognized as
the worlds leaders in
overcoatings. Rich, vel
vety fabrics. in the most
beautiful mixtures and
shades ina girable. Our
Super-Value prices for
Crombie Overcoats be.
gin at $50. Shop around
and see what other good
stores are asking for
Crombies!
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-05-13
Rev. J. s. Strong
Laid To Rest
Local Elks Conduct Most impress.
sive Funeral Services for
Their Deceased Brother.

One of the saddest and most i'm
pressive funerals held in the city for
some time was the funeral of Rev.
Joseph S. Strong, former pastor of
Bethel 4. M. e. church, last Tues
day afternoon at st. James A. M. z.
church The services were held un-
der the auspices of Gopher Lodge No.
los, I. B. p. o. E. w. Rev. Thomas
B. Stovall officiated, assisted by Rev.
H. l.. p. Jones, pastor of st. James
A. M. e. church and chaplain of
Gopher Lodge.
During the course of the services,
fitting remarks were made by BIZ
shop L. J. Coppin, Reverends H. l..
p. Jones, T. j. Carr and Peter Nc
Farland Of Union Gospel who was a
constant companion of Rev. Strong.
His subject was, "As I Knew Him."
Hector Hunter, E. L. X. of Gopher
Lodge recited "Thanatopsis" most
impressively. The singing of Misses
Radiant and Nelson of the Union Cos.
pei Mission was very good. Mrs
Belle Salters Tyler also rendered a
beautiful solo. Mrs. w. A. Ford read
a "Eulogy from Bethel" Charles
Miller read the habituary. Follow.
ing these numbers, the Elks conduct.
ed their ritualistic services in honor
of their departed brother in a most
sacred manner.
The services which were we'll at.
tended by hundreds of friends and
admirers of the well-known Christ
ian worker, were rather of memor.
ial nature. Many very beautiful for
al decorations were received from
both in and out of town. Malone
A. M. e. Church, Sioux City, where
Rev. Strong died suddenly, sent a
beautiful array-"The Gate Ajar."
Simpson and Wills acted as funeral
directors. Interment was made al
Oakland cemetery.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-05-13
Bulletin Office
Installs Radio
ReceivinePhone

The newspaper Offices are not ex-
empt from the fads of the day be-
cause even now the Bulletin Office has
installed radio receiving outfit.
They are not only able to hear the
musical concerts given by the Pioneer
Press, but if Ethel Waters should
come to this meek of the woods
and sing down Home Blues" they
would be able to pick ii up.
The concerts are nightly from to
S:45 p. m. and those who have en-
joyed 'listening-in" on the Bulletin
Radiophone have gone away with a
smile on their face saying Gee! isn't
it just fine to be friends with the
Northwestern Bulletin"
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-05-13
TEACHERS DISAPPROVE
METHOD OF ELECTION
(Associnted Negro Press)

New Orleans, La, May lex
pressing opposition to a motion
adopted by the Louisiana State Negro
Teachers Association to nominate Of
ficers from the floor and vote by bal
lot, officers of the association bolted
the meeting at the closing session Of
the convention in New Orleans.
After two years of contention re-
garding the method Of electing OFF,
GERS the motion was adopted at the
suggestion of T. H. Harris. state sup
erintendent of public education.
When it was proposed to put the new
motion into operation, the chairman
surrendered the meeting. During the
debate that followed a communica-
ton alleged to be a proclamation
from the president of the association
adjourning the convention, subject to
call Of the executive committee was
read. A temporary chairman was
elected, however, and the election
was continued.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-05-13
Race Ridicule
Prohibited by
City Council
(Associated Negro Press.)

Chicago, ILL.,, May 12.-Ridicule of
races, nations and creeds through the
use of nicknames in motion pictures
is to be stopped in Chicago If an
amendment to the moving picture
censorship ordinance proposed by
Aid. Robert Jackson, colored, and
approved by a subcommittee of the
city council judiciary on the screens
of such words as "kike," "nigger,"
"dago," "coon,' "Turk," mick" or
"darkey."
In addition, all terms, titles or
phrases which reflect ridicule on a
race, nation, religious denomination
or constituted authority Of law would
be prohibited. In presenting the
amendment Aid. Jackson took CEN
sors of pictures to task for regarding
nicknames of races as funny. while
they were quick to object to any re-
fiections on religion. Aldermen Oh
sen, Coughlin, Madderom, and Bries-
ke, the other members Of the sub
committee, voted with Aid. Jackson
to recommend the amendment to the
entire committee.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-05-13
All Chicago Astir
Over Pageant Plans
ColOred Chorus of 1000 Voices
Will be Among Features at
Pageant of Progress.
ASSOCIATED Negro Press)

Chicago, ILL.,, May 12.-Who is the
most beautiful Colored woman in
America? That question, together
with scores of others will be answer
ed during the Pageant Of Progress,
to be held in Chicago, July 29 to
August IA.
A colored chorus of more than
1000 voices will be among the fea-
lures of the event, and Woman's Ci-
vic band of fifty pieces, the funds for
the establishment of same coming
from the proceeds of last years Pag-
cant.
DIR. John Dill Robertson, President
of the Pageant of Progress, informe ed
the Associated Negro Press that
more than 1000 Colored women, a
larger proportion than any other
race, have graduated in the city
course Of home nurses during the last
two years.
In discussing the cooperation of
all groups in making the Pageant an
international success, DR.. Robertson
said:
"The spirit of Chicago is I Will,
and that spirit also means, the VIII
to give a square deal to all people.
So the colored people of Chicago are
invited to make a showing of their
progress throughout the world, as all
the rest are doing. We want you to
be part of all the big events of the
Pageant, and bring to the city no less
than 100000 people of the Colored
race to join with the million or More
of others in making the Pageant the
greatest event Of the times.
Committees are beginning activi-
ties to have exhibits of every worth
while achievement Of the race
throughout the country, educational,
religious, commercial, art, and other
wise. During the time Of the Pag-
cant, as in all other sections Of the
city there will be big outstanding
events on the South Side, as we'll as
on the great $5,OOO,0O0 Municipal
Pier, which extends into Lake Michi-
gan more than a mile.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-05-13
CHICAGO INDUSTRIES
REACHING NORMALCY
(Assoeiated Negro Press)

Chicago, ILL.,, May 11.-Chicago ap-
pears to be on the eve Of a return to
normal Industrial conditions, reports
of employment conditions gathered
from agencies throughout the city in
dicate very definitely that the monot-
onous cry for "Jobs!" is being pune
tuated now with a demand for Men"
from various essential industries
whose well-being determines the
health of the whole industrial system.
Managers of employment agencies
even predicted an actual scarcity Of
labor in many lines by the middle OF
summer. Among the labor agencies.
the general feeling seemed to be that
the present noticeable spirit in de-
mand for labor would have things
"humming" by the middle Of May.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-05-13
SUPREME COUNCIL
SESSION PROVES
REAL SUCCESS
Report Shows That Order Has
Enrolled Many New Men,
bers During Year.
OTHER REPORTS AND
PROGRAMS REPORTED o. X.
Visitors Express Their Appreci.
alton for Hospitality Ac-
corded Them.

The United Supreme Council of the
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of
Free Masonry closed its forty-first
annual session at Union Hall We'd
nesday afternoon, after one of the
moet successful sessions the Council
has ever held. Ill Sumner A. Fur
Miss, 33 degree, NJ. P. S. G.. C. presid-
ed throughout the session.
Business of much Importance to
the Rite was transacted Among the
many important acts of legislation
was a provision for the erection of
Scottish Rite Cathedral in the See
City of the order at Philadelphia, Pa.
also the adoption of a revised Con-
stitution governing the work of the
Supreme Council and Subordinate
bodies. A large increase in men,
bership was noted and the financial
condition of the Rite was found to
be most excellent. Resolutions were
adopted thanking the citizens of st.
Paul and Minneapolis for the splen-
did entertainment offered
At st. James A. M. E. church, last
Sunday night, the Supreme Council
was welcomed to the state by Cover
nor J. A. o. Preus who made some
very stirring address. Bishop Levi
J. Coppin preached the annual SER
mon. On Monday night Mayor Hodg-
son won the hearts of all who heard
him when he spoke on "The Broth
erhood of Man" Tuesday evening,
the Council was rendered a banquet
at Union Hall which was well attend
ed and an interesting affair.
The session closed at P. NJ. Wed
nesday, the III Peers leaving for their
respective homes taking with them
the kindliest recollection of st. Paul
and of Minnesota.
Ill. Jose H. Sherwoond, chairman
Of the General committee, did some
very creditable work in making ar
rangements for the Council. III. Geo.
L. Hoage, chairman of printing and
program, Ill. John H. Hickman,
chairman of Houseing, William T.
Joyce chairman of refreshments and
Ill. Lewis M. Terrell, chairman Of re-
ception, all did their part in making
the session a successful one.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-05-13
FORMER ST. PAUL WOMAN
DIES AT DETROIT, MICH.

On last Saturday afternoon word
was received of the death Of Mrs.
Lizzie Smith, wife of Clarence Smith,
in Detroit, Michigan. She had gone
to Detroit where she was GONZALES
cling from a recent illness caused by
ptomaine poisoning.
Mrs. Smith formerly resided in St.
Paul. Her last visit here was during
the Christmas holidays when she
came here with the Beverly Bayne
troupe travelling on the Orpneum
Circuit.
She is survived by her husband,
Clarence Smith, a student of dentis-
try at Howard University, and an un-
Gle and aunt, Bishop and Mrs. Smith
of Detroit, Mich.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-05-13
To Hold
Memorial Services
Twin City Pullman Porter Will
Hold Thanksgiving Services
in st. Paul, May 21.

Local No. 8 Of st. Paul and Local
No. of Minneapolis Of the Pullman
Porters Benefit Association Of Amer
lea will hold their annual Thank sgiv-
ing Memorial Services at Memorial
Baptist church, cor. Rice and Fuller
streets, Sunday afternoon, May 21,
at 2:15. Rev. ]. w. Harris of Mem
orial Baptist church will preach the
annual sermon.
Several interesting numbers have
been arranged on the program which
follows:
Song, by Memorial Junior choir;
Invocation by Rev. L. w. Harris of
Pilgrim Baptist church; Address Of
Welcome, by J. H. Williams, st. Paul
Local No. 3; Vocal Solo, by j. A..
Waters, Minneapolis Local No. g.;
Cornet Solo, by Artie Boyd-Last
chord. st. Paul Local No. 8; History
of p. p. B. A. of A. by r. Edding,
Minneapolis Local No 6; Violin Solo
by Miss Dolly s. Jordan, st. Paul
Local No. g.; Aim and Object of the
P. p. B. A. of A. by A. w. Jordan,
st. Paul Chair. Local No. 3; Vocal
Solo by j. E. Jackson, Minneapolis
Local N. 6; Biology and Eulogy of
Our Deceased Team Mates by A. F.
Boyd, st. Paul Local No. 3; Vocal
Solo by G. C.. Pugh, st. Paul Local
No. 81; Sermon by Rev. J. w. Harris,
Memorial Baptist Church; Song by
Memorial Junior Choir; Trombone So
10 by I. L. Moore Jr., Minneapolis
Local No. 6; Offertory Dismissal by
Rev. G. Stewart, Minneapolis st.
James A. M. e. Church.
A. E. Galloway will act as master
of ceremonies.
This will be the first time the local
organization has arranged a large
program for the public and because
of the extensive and good work the
organization has done in the past
year, their memorial services prom
ise to be we'll attended by Twin City
friends and followers. The public
is invited. A. W. Jordan is chair
man of the local branch.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-05-13
HEADWAITER CHARGED
WITH ASSAULT; FREED

Because the complaining witnesses
failed to appear to prosecute William
Joyce, arrested on complaint of JOS
eph Stuart that he had assaulted Mrs.
Stuart in her room at the Minor Ho-
tel. the case was dismissed in police
court last week. Joyce was arrested
on March and has been held by the
police since, his case having come up
twice before but was continued be-
cause of lack of sufficient evidence.
Joyce has been a hotel waiter in st.
Paul for more than 80 years.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-05-13
LOCAL EX-SERVICE MEN
WILL HOLD MEETING

The Leslie Lawrence Post of the
American Legion will hold their sec
ond meeting and luncheon at the
home of Hugh Schucks, 665 Univer-
sity avenue, Tuesday evening. May
16. The final application blanks will
be filled out and sent to the head
quarters of the legion.
The meeting will be featured by a
smoker given by Mr.. Schucks, who
is the treasurer of the post. All ex-
service men are welcome and their
application for membership Is soli-
cited.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-05-13
Bullock Leaves
Canada D0dging
X. X. K. Threats
tAssociated Negro Press)

Hamilton, Ont, May 11.-Belief Of
rumors that members of the Ku Klux
Klan had pledged themselves to kid
nap him and take him back to Nor
lima, N. c. to place charges of mur-
der and melting riot, has caused Mat
thew Bullock, American Negro, to
seek refuge on another continent, his
friends said today. Bullock evaded
extradition twice, and fled when ru-
mors of Ku Klux Klan interest in his
case reached him.