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The northwestern bulletin., 1923-07-07

Minnesota to study dentistry. 1t was
discovered that his musical ability
would likely prove more advantage
Gus than the practice of dentistry.
Opportunity presented itself eight
cen months ago. when the ]. Rosa
mond Johnson Co. played at the Or
pheuml theater in the Mill City. Mr..
Johnson, who is one Of the world q
foremost musicians, recognized the
possible genius of the young lad and
gave him the chance for development.
Made Good Everywhere.
Mr.. Abbey left the university to
travel with the ]. Rosamond Johnson
Five" The many differ
ent cities in which the troupe played
did not fail to realize the merit of the
young violinist. st. Louis, Chicago
and New York papers spoke of the
rare ability of Mr.. Abbey and they
are only three of the many cities
where he has been lauded.
Leon" as he Is best known in
the Twin Cities, began his musical
career about four years ago, when he
organized Leon Abbey's Syncopated
This local band was
quite popular in both cities because
Of the unusual strains that just would
not let your feet be still. When op-
portunity came to step into some
thing greater the ever present initia-
tive of the young man responded and
today Mr.. Leon Abbey is on the road
to being one of Americas foremost
race violinists.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-07-07
BOARD IS NAMED
TO MANAGE THE
URBAN LEAGUE
Last Maneuver of Organization
of Urban League Completed;
Now Ready for Work.

The Urban league has now been
fully organized and is practically
ready to begin functioning. Follow
ing the meeting at Little Pilgrim
church last Monday evening, every
thing was put in readiness for the
final organization. The final meeting
was held Thursday morning at the
Office of the st. Paul Association.
The meeting held Monday evening
was for the purpose of organization.
The constitution and bylaws govern
ing the st. Paul branch of the Urban
league were read by Mr.. T. Arnold
Hill. executive secretary from Chi
cago.
The sum of s2S7.00 was contribut-
ed at this meeting. Contributions
were made as follows: DR.. Waldo
Turner, $25; w. T. Francis. $25:
Simpson & Wills. SIS; r. G. Minor,
$25; s. H. ingram. $25: Chas.
weschcke, $25; F. d. McCracken.
s25: o. Howell, $25; s. e. Hall. $40:
Geo. James, $40; w. b. Walker, $40:
Thos Morgan, $40; A. ". Hall, IS:
James Murphy. IS; Rev. L. W. Har-
ris, IS; Father Lealtad. 81: Mr..
Jordan, 81; st. James A. NJ. d
church. $40, which was contributed
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The northwestern bulletin., 1923-07-07
Several Women From Twin
Cities Attend Session Held
in the Northern City.

Gov. ]. A. o. Preus declared him
self as favoring the anti-lynching bill
and said that il elected to the Senate
he would not only vote for the bill,
but would use his influence to have
1t passed, in answer to a question
asked him following talk before
the State Federation of Colored
Women's Clubs, meeting in annual
convention at the st. Marks A. M.
E. church, yesterday afternoon. Gov
ernor Preus spoke of the welfare of
the nation, which granted religious
liberty to all, and said: eve have
the right to live as we please so long
as we do right. We all have the same
rights, liberty and equality" He
spoke briefly of the history of the
Republican party and paid a loving
tribute to "that master Republican,
Lincoln" saying God preserve the
spirit of Lincoln. God gave him the
courage and perseverance to serve
humanity and Cod" In closing, he
said, There is but one kind of
American citizen; those who are
loyal to their Star-spangled Banner.
There is no distinction as to race or
color or creed" He pledged dona-
ton to the scholarship loan fund.
Mrs. Evans Elected.
Mrs. Susan c. Evans of Duluth
was reelected president of the state
federation amid the cheers of her
club members. Mrs. Hattie Hunter
gave an illuminating talk on moth
erhood." She laid down several
worthwhile principles in child
training. saying: I'VE must raise our
children in the fear of God, with a
respect for obedience. We must be
an example our children can follow.
We must teach them neatness, truth
and to lift up their eyes for help"
An interesting discussion on social
hygiene was led by Mrs. Savannah
LeBroie. She said the topic was one
of vital Importance and interest to
mothers and that it should be used
by them in their child training. She
scorned mock modesty and said that
every child had the right to expect
the truth from it's mother. In clos
ing, she urged the mothers to study
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-07-07
Race Staff at
Vets Hospital
Senators From Alabama Protest
In Vain Against Ousting of
White Chief.

(By the Associated Negro Press)
Washington, d. c., July 6.-Not-
withstanding reports to the contrary,
the Colored Veterans hospital at Tus-
kegee is to be manned, from top to
bottom, with a corps of Negro OFF,
cials, doctors and nurses. The sem
ators from Alabama have made de-
termined fight against this action be-
ing taken by the government author
tiles in charge of the work of provid-
ing the personnel of the hospital
staff, but it is understood that Pres
ident Harding has taken decided
stand in the matter on the side of
the Negroes who have earnestly de-
manded that the hospital was theirs
by every right and should be operat-
ed by members Of their race. Negro
nurses have been installed already
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The northwestern bulletin., 1923-07-07
RACE MAN NAMED
SUPERVISOR OF
MAIL FIRST Time
Appointment Came as Surprise
to Guests at Banquet; Ap-
pointee to Washington.
(By the Associated Negro Press)

(By the Associated Negro Press)
Chicago, H., July 6.-When Sec
ond Assistant Postmaster General
Paul Henderson paused dramatically
in the speech he was delivering to
Railway Mail Clerks, members of the
National Alliance Of Postal Employees,
in the Appomattox club last Sunday
and without a single person
in the room knowing what he planned
doing, handed to John d. Gainey, a
colored man, his appointment as as
sistant chief clerk, bedlam almost
broke loose as cheers and congratula-
tions poured forth on the two. For
the first time in the history of the
railway mail service colored man
has been appointed to a supervisory
position and clerks all over the coun-
try can take an added pride in their
work because of the outlet for promo
tion opened.
Mr.. Gainey was ordered by Gener-
al Henderson to proceed to Washing
ton, d. c., where he will be stationed
and likewise was commissioned to
visit the next annual convention Of
the National Alliance of Postal En-
ployes which convenes in Fort Worth,
July II, as an official Of the service
and as his personal representative.
The assembly room of the Apo
mattox club was crowded with rail-
way mail clerks and members Of 9TH
er branches Of the service. General
who is the son-in-law OF
CONGRESSMAN Martin B. Madden, had
come all the way from Washington
lust to address the gathering, COM
ing to the meeting from the train and
leaving 1t for the station to return.
He paid a high tribute to the 10000
colored employees in the postal serv-
ice, and especially to the 500 In the
r. M. s., and pledged his support to
the campaign which the Alliance Is
to do away with the suDhis-
sion of photographs when taking the
civil service examination. President
Alonzo L. Glenn of the Alliance, sta
toned at Atlanta, who was unable to
attend the meeting, but who sent a
strong letter which was read. urged
abolition of the photographs. 1t is
said that practically no colored men
have been appointed to the R. M. s.
for several years due to discrimina-
tion on account Of photographs.
Among those who spoke were Mr..
Gainey, who is well known through
out the country, David B. Hawley,
Appomattox club: A. l..
Weaver Of Chicago p. o.; John H.
Passmore, clerk criminal court: Ma
jor r. r. Jackson and Josiah H.
Jones, district presidents Of the alli-
ance. All commended the new spirit
exemplified by the appointment and
their appreciation OF Gen.
eral Henderson's part in bringing 1t
to pass.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-07-07
EX CONG. STEVENS
D|ESAT MILLER
HOSPITAL JULY |

Fred G. Stevens, who was a mem
ber of Congress for eighteen years.
passed away last Sunday morning at
the Miller hospital after an illness of
eight weeks. Death was due to hard
ening of the arteries.
$ Mr.. Stevens withdrew from public
life in 1915, devoting the remainder
of his time to the practice of law.
He was known as the Father of the
High Dam, having initiated the move
ment which resulted in its construc-
ton.
Always deeply concerned in the
conservation of natural resources,
Mr.. Stevens assisted in the establish
ment of several forest reserves and
also devoted much time to legislation
which brought about the construction
of the Panama Canal and was also
an author of the Pure Food act un-
der the Roosevelt administration.
Mr.. Stevens was a native of Bos-
ton, Mass, and was born in that city
January I, 1861.
He was staunch Republican, serv-
ing as chairman of the city and coun-
ty Republican clubs, secretary of the
State League of Republican Clubs
and later was elected representative
in the state legislature in 1897. He
was elected to represent Minnesota in
Congress and served continuously as
the representative Of the Fourth Con-
gressional district until 1915.
Mr.. Stevens had many friends
among our race. He was always will
ing to champion any cause for the
betterment of our people, and for
seventeen years F. d. McCracken, our
realty dealer, served as his private
secretary, residing in Washington
during the sessions OF Congress.
His death will be keenly felt by a
legion Of friends which he numbered
both in private and public life.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-07-07
Mill CityIs Most
Popular Young
Girl Is Married
Wedding of Miss Mary Elizabeth
Coleman to ]. Boyd Craw-
ford Held in Home.

A pretty home wedding was SOL
emnized Saturday evening at 1880
p. M. when Miss Mary Elizabeth Cole
man became the wife Of Mr.. J. Boyd
Crawford at the home Of her mother,
Mrs. Anna Coleman. 1902 East 2Sth
street. IN
The parlor and hall were prettily
decorated with roses, and maiden hair
fern, a color scheme Of pink and
white predominating.
The altar. arranged in the dining
room, was set in beautiful back
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The northwestern bulletin., 1923-07-07
BKPTIST CONVENTION july IL
Doctor Harrison Makes Brilliant Record
Thanksgiving Services at
Memorial Baptist Church

The Annual Thanksgiving Services
of Prince Hall Lodge No. los, Sheba
Court No. los, st. Paul, and King
Davis Lodge No. 2, F. & A. A. Y. NJ,
Minneapolis, will be held at Memori-
al Baptist church, corner Rice and
Fuller, on Sunday, July s, at 8 p. NJ.
Rev. ]. A.fBroudnax and Rev. E. r.
Green of Kansas City. Mo-, arrived
Friday. Rev. Broudnax will preach
the sermon at the afternoon services.
Rev. Green will preach at p. NJ.
Hear him.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-07-07
V|Ol|NIST FROM
Minneapolis IS
IN BIG DEMAND
Began Musical Career by Start
ing Own Band--NOw Travels
on Orpheum Circuit.

Mr.. Leon Abbey, violin virtuoso of
the j. Rosamond Johnson Co., who
was the head line attraction of the
week at the Palace theater In st.
Paul, is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Luther Abbey. Ala Twenty-fifth
street east, Minneapolis. Perhaps no
musician of the Twin Cities has re-
ceived the praise of Mr.. Abbey. His
success is especially commendable be-
cause of his youth. On graduating
from Central high school in Mime
apolis he entered the University OF
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-07-07
Plans Lecture Tour.

Plans Lecture Tour.
His indoor work is equally notable.
He is always to be found at the din
ners of the Sunrise club, group of
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The northwestern bulletin., 1923-07-07
PILGRIM BAPTIST
CHURCH IS PICKED
FOR CONVENTION
Western Baptist Convention to
Convene Here July II to %
at Local Church.
MANY NOTABLES ARE
EXPECTED IN MEETING
Rev. L. w. Harris Praised for
His Great Work Since Being
in Northwest.

The Western Baptist convention
will convene in st. Paul at Pilgrim
Baptist church, Cedar and Summit
avenue, from July II to %, inclusive.
The women's department will be in
session Tuesday and Wednesday,
July II and Is. The convention
proper will begin on Thursday morn
ing, July 10, and extend over Sunday.
This convention will be composed of
delegates from the various auxiliaries
Of the several churches that will be
represented. The expectations are
that the B. Y. p. us and Mission Cir
Gle In the West will be well repre-
sented besides the many other clubs
which are sending delegates.
All Roads Lead Here.
Pilgrim Baptist church is prepar-
ing to entertain these delegates roy
ally, according to official report.
REV. L. w. Harris, ID. d., pastor,
has gotten in line the Baptists of the
Twin Cities and they are working
hard to make this the greatest ses-
sion in the history Of the conven-
tion" The splendid work accomplish.
ed by Rev. Harris in such brief space
of time is deserving of much credit.
In planning for the convention 1t is
expected that welcome addresses will
be delivered by the state and city Of
ficials and all local organizations.
Large Attendance Urged.
DR.. L. X. Williams, president OF
the National Baptist convention, will
deliver an address to the convention
body. 1t is urged Of every Baptist in
the West to attend these sessions, as
things of vital importance will be dis
cussed. The slogan of the convention
is "The Entire West for Christ and
so, 900, 900 for Mission and Christian
Education" Some of the foremost
Baptists Of the country are expected
to attend this convention.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-07-07

Virginia Lake was the scene of a
gay party of motorists who left st.
Paul early on the morning Of the
Fourth. The party was composed of
Messrs and Mesdames Eugene Cough,
Gree Locke. Quitman Hicks, Nose
johnson, E. w. Welsh. George Lewis,
s. L. Maxwell, Mesdames Fred
Brown, La Faucette. d. s. Taylor,
Jeenie Young and Messrs Bradshaw.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-07-07
ELSEWHERE

The Chevrolet and Durant Automo-
bile companies are appointing au-
thorized automobile salesmen among
our group in the cities where we have
a large population.
The Negro Business League of New
York City is putting over a Boosters
week program with WHOOP SINH
lar to the one staged by the st. Paul
branch of the Business league some
weeks ago.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-07-07
Along the Line
BY Fred d. McCSacksn
ELSEWHERE
WITHIN OUR GATES

AS we visit the summer resorts
owned and operated by the Twin City
Rapid Transit Company and observe
the large crowds being handled so
efficiently It is not generally known
that the brains and experience back
of this splendid service is Negro.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-07-07
HIGHEST HONOR
CONFERRED upon
NEW YORK ORATOR
Served as Lecturer for Board of
Education for More Than
Twelve Months.
(By the Associated Negro Press)

(By the Associated Negro Press)
New York, N. Y, July 6.-At the
very moment when Marcus Garvey of
BLACK Star Line" fame was being
sentenced to FIVE years in prison for
using the mails to defraud, another
Negro just two blocks away in the
Broadway Office of the New York
Telephone and Telegraph company
was speaking to an audience larger
than any which was ever addressed
by any black man before, on the
proper relations that should exist be-
tween "The Negro and the Nation" :"
That was the title of the talk deliv-
cred by DR.. Hubert H. Harrison on
behalf of the New York Board of Ed
ucation, through w. e. A. F., the
most powerful radio broadcasting
station in the East. Concerts and ad-
dresses broadcasted by this station
have been heard across the Atlantic
in England and are heard by more
than two hundred thousand people.
This is the first time that a colored
man has had this high honor paid to
him.
DIR. Harrison's Record.
DIR. Harrison has been lecturing
for the New York Board Of Education
for little more than year, yet DR..
Ernest L. Crandall, the boards su-
pervisor of lectures, has selected him
for many signal honors. After he
had lectured for two months he was
elevated to the dignity Of Trend
of the Times" lectureship. position
held only by seven other lecturers out
OF 500 or more in the boards employ,
and including professors from Column
bia and New York universities and
City college. DR.. Harrison was Sc
lected in March as the first lecturer
on the staff to deliver an address In
the aldermanic chamber Of the city
hall, which he performed SO well that
the audience gave him rising vote
of thanks and requested the board to
send him to them again. From Oc-
tober to May he delivers courses or
lectures in the public schools and
public Libraries on Literary Lights
of Yesterday and Today" "The His
tory of Civilization" "The Trend Of
the Times" and Outlines Of Science"
The board of education authorities
have frequently expressed themselves
in the highest terms of approval con-
cerning DR.. Harrison's work. This
versatile. and gifted man is said to
be one of the ablest lecturers in the
Negro race and is noted for his elo-
quent addresses before white as wen
as colored audiences, indoors and out
doors. His outdoor lecture-forum In
Wall street before the u. s. sub
treasury and opposite the Office OF J..
Pierpont Morgan, is one Of the fea-
lures of New York.
Plans Lecture Tour.
His indoor work is equally notable.
He is always to be found at the din
ners of the Sunrise club, a group Of
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Evening star., 1923-10-15

the afternoon for a cup of tea. After
month they admit being tagged
out on Saturday afternoons, and after
a year most OF them are strong sup
porters of the long British week
ends.
But Mr.. Hays did not weaken.
He hustled around town and coun-
try. assisting Col. Harvey with his
ambassadorlal chores and inyestieat-
ing the British moving picture in
dustry. He learned to say cinema
instead of movies" He unburdened
himself of an address before the
American Society. winning by his
oratorlcal effort the appreciation of
lnat veteran commoner, T. p. OCon-
Of flame and tongue of fire."
During odd moments Mr. HAYS
cross examined the British post office
ofhcials on their wartime methods
OF handling the empires mail.
Mr. Hays characterized his visit
with Ambassador Harvey as a fort
night of mental gymnastics, but the
postal officials say the former Ameri-
can Postmaster Generals converse
tions with them meant physical as
well as mental gymnastics on their
part, SO ardent was he in his quest
for Information that might be of
service to the United States govern
ment.
Mr.. Hays also returns with data
on the potentialities of the British
movie market American films are
already used in 90 per cent of the
English theaters. and Mr.. Hays
will tell the producers that the Eng
ing. but that only the best films
should be sent.
Evening star., 1923-10-15

see the signals, due to a dense fog,
is blamed for the collision.
Miss Edna Stafford, I.eetsdale, who
suffered a. chest injury, and J. L.
ductor, who was said to be badly
hurt, were taken to a local hospital.
The injuries of the others We're at
tended by physicians and nurses sent
from this city and the passengers
continued to their destinations.
Four cars of the passenger train,
Evening star., 1923-10-15
WILL HAYS DEF|ES
LONDON LASS|TUDE
'MussoIini of the Movies" on
Way Home, Hustled Every
Minute of Visit.
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
LONDON. October l5.-Win Hays,
the "Mussolini OF the Movies" as
Ambassador Harvey called him. re-
turns home on the Leviathan this
week end, having left his mark in
England as an American hustler
who actually hustled while he was
here.
1t has been observed that some
thing on this side of the Atlantic.
perhaps tradition. perhaps the
heavier atmosphere. often seriously
affects even the best of America S
100 per cent hustlers when they land
here. Within week they can be
r1mGht hcSitatinE in the middle of
Evening star., 1923-10-15
19 HURT WHEN EXTRA
HITS PASSENGER TRAIN
Signals Hidden by Dense Fog
Blamed for Pennsylvania
Accident.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. October 15.-
Nineteen persons were injured, two
seriously, when an extra express train
on the Pennsylvania line collided
with the rear end of passenger train
near Highspiere, seven miles south of
here. early yesterday. Inability to
Evening star., 1923-10-15

The postage stamps OF the new
Irish Free State were designed by
Miss Millicent Girling, a twenty-one-
year-old girl, who recently COM
pleted her studies at the Dublin
School of Art
Evening star., 1923-10-15

which was proceeding slowly on ac-
count of the fog, were damaged, as
were four cars of the express train,
whose engine was derailed.
Evening star., 1923-10-15
$7,789 Worth of High-Grade
Wilton Rugs to Sell at $5,193
A Sale In Which You Cannot Fail tn Sn,,ol

A change in delivery conditions
finds us with thousands of dollars more
rugs than we anticipated. Hundreds of
fine rugs in excess of our show room and
storage capacity. To affect a reduction
of stocks we have selected 83 fine Wilton
Rugs, products of the country's leading
makers, and reduced them one-third in
price. All are perfect quality, beautiful
in design and coloring, but rugs we cannot
match or continue to obtain. Beyond
doubt wondrous opportunity, and timely
-for right now you can use q new rug to
best advantage in your home. By no
means should you let this opportunity
pass you by. Come tomorrow.
Evening star., 1923-10-15
Attractive China for Your Home
At Prices Equally Attructire

Tins the season tor adding the home supplies
of fpices 80 0~N
Evening star., 1923-10-15

They've the feeling of warmth. The
many colors will blend harmoniously
with your clothing and the winter season.
Perfection in the make assures superior
value at the low price of
Evening star., 1923-10-15

Special lot of discontinued numbers of
Hatch. One-Button Coopers and Nadewel-
81 to 4S. Regular and stout; white, cream
and gray.
Evening star., 1923-10-15
On Chilly Days!
Wool Hose

Comfort and style-that's what we Of
fer you in this special lot of woolen hose.
Made of pure worsted yarns in all the
popular colors. Regular Sl.5O values.
Q(l(1 nairs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26

| returned to her home in Anniston. I Miss Julia Mcdonald left Saturday | for visit of several days with relatives.
 Mrs. R. P. McTyeire an Mrs. l. J. l Phillips have returned from Clair mont Springs
 Miss Mildred Albritton of Warrior is the guest of Miss Ethel Thomp- son
 Mrs. valpau Bagsdale has returned from a visit with relatives in Arkan- sas
 Misses Thelma and Bertha Howton have returned from a visit to Nash vile and Chattanooga. Mrs Mark Rorill and children, Mariana and Lucy, of New York, are the guests of Mrs. c. $. Bentley.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Hamilton and son of Anniston are the guests Of relatives here.
 Mrs. sam Sanders has returned 1 from a visit with relatives in Meri- dian and Selma.
 Mrs. S, II. Price and granddaughter, Sarah Warlick, are the guests of rela- tives at Florence, Ala. Mrs. W, T, Warlick is the guest of l her sister, Mrs. George Monns. ct i Columbus, G..
 Mrs. Cordelia White and Mrs. l Nancy Meaeham have returned from NlSlt With relaIlNeS aI vincent anu ] Harpersville, Ala.
 Miss Ruth Hsrbin has returned to i her home in Virginia after a visK with Miss Frances Jones on Dart | mouth avenue.
 Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Hill. have re- turned from motor trip to Haley vile.
 Morgan Barron has gone to Cleve- l land, O., where he has accepted a pO- l sition.
 Ross Schflleci has returned to New l Orleans after a visit with relatives here.
 The Age-Herald's Bessemer bureau l Is at 1872 Second avenue. Phone Bes- semer 276. Howe Price, correspond ent. For circulation call Bessemer 1OS1-W, N. B. Stuardl, manager.