davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1939-01-08
Finland TruveI Coins

Finland entertained $3.50 foreign
visitors in the first eight months of
1898, which Is 1000 more than In
the corresponding period Of 1887.
Evening star., 1939-01-08

Pratt's present employer is another
freshman legislator, Representative
William O. Burgin.
Evening star., 1939-01-08
Keep Spain Embargo
Committee 10 Hold
Mass Meeting
Monsienor Sheen
Among Speakers
Tomorrow Night

A mass meeting arranged by the
Keep the Spanish Embargo Com
mittee." which, under the SPONSOR
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-05
Churches

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church,
Rev. Brewing G. Allen, pastor -
Services were well attended Sun
day, the pastor discussing Chris
tain Unity or Oneness" At 7:45
the young people had charge of
the services.
A pageant setting forth the
Lords Prayer" was enacted. The
pastor spoke on each phrase or
clause of the model prayer. Young
ladies came in at intervals bearing
vari-colored candles, and dressed
IN colors. Those in the pageant
were the Misses Helen Pierce, Vir-
ginia Harris, Betty Hunt, Jessie
Shortridge, Regina Bradford, Lu-
ellie Walls, Marcella Tumlin, Kath-
ryn Straughters, Francid Ury, and
Marilouise Straughters.
The address of the evening was
given by Jess Brooks, his subject
was Opportunity For the Negro
Youth" James Allen rendered a
solo, 1.-THE Prayer Perfect" har-
monica solo by Wardell Edward;
spiritual, Helen Pierce; Robert
Flowers, Master of Ceremonies.
Mrs. Eliza McCabe was accompan-
list and Mrs. B. c. Allen, directress.
The community is saddened by
the news of Mrs. Della Flowers
and son Roberts loss by fire of
their beautiful home in E. Larch-
mount Addition. Some of the fur
nishings were haved, however, in
surance covered the loss of both
house and furniture. Members of
the church, the Missionary Socie-
ty and Joy Makers have rendered
very substantial help to the Flow
ers, who plan to rebuild.
The Allen Stars met at the par
sonage Friday.
The Joy Makers are working to
present a major Bowes Amateur
Hour" Friday, May 10.
The Missionary Society enjoyed
a most profitable meeting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Lam
Mrs. Cora Fisher passed away
Lander, Friday, 1 p. m.
Saturday at 1910 p. m. Funeral
rites, Wednesday, 8 p. m. from
Lynn Mortuary, Rev. Allen in
charge.
The Woman's Study Club will
observe National Music Week at
the Allen Chapel Sunday, p. m.
The public is invited. Mrs. Elisa
McCabe, president. A fine pro-
gram is assured.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-05
Nancy is sewing instructor for the

Nancy is sewing instructor for the
club.
The Bethel tie Club met with
Mrs. Ethel Glass in N. E. Sumner
Monday evening. The president,
Mrs. Lula Gragg and all members
are busy in a unified effort to
make this years Mother-Daughter
Banquet, May II, an overwhelm-
ing success. Inspirational devo-
tons by Mrs. Myrtle Martin pre-
ceeded the business procedure.
Gobs and gobs of delicious ice
cream and cake were consumed by
those present. All agreed that
Mrs. Glass is truly a genial host
ess.
Portland acclaimed one of her
own this week with the arrival of
Mrs. Barbara Merriman. For ma
ny years she and her husband re-
sided in this city, sharing in the
civic, social and religious life of
the community. Mrs. Merriman,
living in Chicago, was called to
Seattle last week on a sad occa-
sion. Being so close to home she
could not pass up the opportunity
to visit Portland. Mrs. Merriman
is charter member and one-time
president of the Rose Bud Study
Club. The memory of which, she
says, :" greatly cherish"
Upon her arrival here Wednes-
day, she had dinner with the Field
en- Stewards in S. e. Main. Fri
day, Mrs. Robena Martin took her
about town to meet old friends
and to note the growth of Port
land during her absence of nine
years. Friday, Mrs. Ella Morton
was hostess at her country home
in Orchards, Washington, for Mrs.
Merriman as they are friends of
long standing. On Saturday the
visitor rested up for what was to
follow. The Rose Buds entertain
ed very informally Sunday, 2 to
p. m. at the "Y," with a "howdy
do and hello" which gave more
than a hundred friends an oppor-
tunity to make acquaintances.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-05
Cabell Comments

The South Tacoma Citizens Club
will meet in the near future for the
purpose of putting on an intensive
membership drive. The fundamen-
tai principles of the organization
is to promote the real American
principles with absolutely no re-
strictions as to race or creed.
The National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People
tTacoma Branch) announces its
annual membership drive for both
members and funds for the month
OF May. This organization, with
It's now 400 branches, has been
leading the fight against mob vio-
lence and disorder for 80 years.
1t has been handicapped in its eff
forts through lack of funds. AS
IS well known, the Association is
nter-racial and international in it's
character and scope. 1t comprises
on its roster many well known citi-
zens of the United States. Heading
The Tacoma membership are L. c.
Bowling (chairman) Dr. e. E. Ell
more, Rev. Browning C. Allen, Ar
thur L. Hayes, Rev. VIM. N. Mon
roe, Robert Jones, Frank j. Brod-
head, James L. Beck, Mrs. Edna
Moore, and Mrs. Nettie ]. Asberry
treasurer).
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-05
Club Notes

Mr.. w. H. Rutherford was host
to the Loyal Knights of Bethel at
the Parsonage Wednesday even
ing. Mr.. Rutherford spared no eff
fort in royalty entertaining the
Knights.
Mrs. Abbie Cantrell was guest
hostess to the Chanticleer Bridge
Clubs breakfast meeting Monday.
Mrs. Ella Morton won first prize,
Mrs. Thelma Flowers second. Mrs.
Ruby Hardin and her house guest,
Mrs. Barbara Meriman were spe-
cial guests.
The Martha Washington Sewing
and Homemakers Club is busy
these spring days making surgi-
cal garments for the Hahnemann
Hospital = just one of several OBJ
jectives for the year. Mrs. Elsie
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-05
Churches

Bethel A.M.E., Larabee and Nc
Millen, Rev. Geo. f. Martin, mini
ter-Attendance in the Sunday
School was greatly improved. Su-
perintendent w. B. Brown and
teachers are encouraged. For the
IL a. no. services, Rev Martin Sc
elected to preach on the subject,
"Christ's Debt to the Scriptures. :"
The large audience received a spi-
ritual blessing. The Allen Chris
tain Endeavor engaged in Dime
Rally" in their meeting. The pro-
ceeds will go to defray expenses
of delegate to the District Con-
ference in Yakima, May 10 and
IL. The candidates for Miss Be-
thell, 1889" were chosen by bal
lot at the close of the morning
worship. Candidates are to be
announced Sunday, May Z. The
Bethel ties "All Request program"
at 8 p. m. was par-excellent. Mrs.
Mary M. Duncan presided. Miss
Jeanette Harris selected the num-
bers for the spiritual song SER
vices proceeding the Program and
presided at the piano. The 23rd
Psalm was an appropriate Scrip
ture given in unison by the audi
ence. Rev. Martin gave the play
err. Mrs. Dortch gave her listen
ers a spiritual lift as she sang, 81
Started Out to Find a Better
Home" and Somebody Cares. Tis
Jesus" Miss Maxine Brown rem
dered a sacred piano solo. Mrs
zepha Baker gave a beautiful
reading, "The Fortified Fern" Mrs
Ruth Gaines, mezzosoprano, sang
very effectively and Mrs. Ruth
Reed, speaker for the occasion,
talked on cooperation and the Ne
gro. Mrs. Reed emphasized our
cooperating in business, social, ci-
vic and economical life, with a clio
sing thought on the religious sta
tus of the race group. AS a eli
max to the program, Mrs. Mary
L. Carter sang my Task" After
remarks by Mrs. L. Gragg, presi-
dent of the Bthel ties, Rev. Martin
closed the evening in ritualistic
order. Reservations are going fast
for the Mother and Daughter Ban
quet May IL. A fried chicken din
ner by Stewardess Board is sche-
duled for June l and June 16, a
song recital by Miss Eleanor Bar
lance with Mrs. Merriman. Re-
gistering the guests was the vice.
president of the club, Mrs. Abbie
Cantrell. Receiving were Mes
danes Robena Martin, Pearl Ste
wart, Bessie Johnson, club presi-
dent. The reception table was at
tractive with beautiful lace cloth
adorned with crystal bowl of
yellow tulips, enhanced by bowl
of sparkling delectable punch. The
club colors of pink and green were
carried out in the dainty cakes.
Serving alternately at the recep-
ton tables were Mesdames Ernes-
tine Hill, Ida Elliott, Lula Mae
Williams and Mary M. Duncan.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-05

Patronize Enterprise Advertisers
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-05
Empire State Undertakers Plan
To Convene In New York City

New York (TYP)-In his an
nual address to the Empire Funer-
al Directors Association held at
the local colored branch of the
Y.MC.A., President Samuel r. De-
ianey outlined plans for the annual
state convention to be held here
this summer.
He stressed the Importance of
cooperation among its members
and those with whom they do bu-
siness"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-05

short period of study and work,
the ladies surprised Mrs. Elizabeth
Williams with a beautiful bouquet
and card in honor of her birthday.
Mrs. Whitefield expressed her
thanks to the women of this group
for their cooperation, especially to
Mrs. Williams. The group meet
each Thursday, "a p. m.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-05

He: DO you object to petting p
She: That's something I've ne
yer DONE"
He: you've never petted?"
She: 1--WE never objected"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-05

a majority of auto accidents are
caused by drivers hugging the
wrong curve.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-05
Portland Tacoma : ::::::

Mesdames Pearl Stewart, e. K
Stanley and Bertha Mullen formed
the decorating committee. Mrs
Robena Martin was general chair
man. After the reception at the
"Y," Mrs. Merriman was dinner
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Glass
in N. E. Sumner. She was break
fast guest Monday of the Chanti-
cleer Bridge Club, and Monday
evening, with her hostess, was the
dinner guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Ste
ven Wright at the Medley Hotel
Cafe. Tuesday the much-feted vi
sitor was out to the Charles Mum
fords for dinner and later In the
evening was guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Scott at the Cosmopolitans
dance. Wednesday she was guest
Of the Rose Bud Club at the home
Of rs Bertha Mullens in S. e. dist.
Mrs. Merriman, with many, many
more pleasant memories of Port
land, left Thursday for points
south before returning to Chicago,
row, soprano, by the Missionary
Society.
Mt. Olivet Baptist, N. f. Schuy-
Ter, Rev. j. j. Glow, minister
Theme for the morning worship
Sunday, April 80, 1.-The Mountain
Top Experience" Rev. Glow at 8
p. m. Rev. CLOVIS subject was
THE Authority and the Motive for
Our Religious. Life" both sermons
were well delivered. The B.Y.P.U.
is going strong with a live wire
group of young people. The Eel
lowship Club held a mid-week Fes-
tival at the home of Mrs. Leon FL
sher; Mrs. Leitha Thurman joint
hostess. All attending had a fine
time. On the evening of Mothers
Day, May IA, the SOC. Club will
present an interesting program at
which time Mrs. Dulcina Brown,
Religious Secretary of the Port
land Council of Churches, will be
guest speaker, subject Mother
in Many Lands" Banquet in no.
nor of Rev. Glow Wednesday, May
10.
Shilow Baptist, 10th Ave. and
N. e. Everett, Rev. Il. e. Donald
son, pastor-Sunday School 10 a.
M; preaching, 11:30 a. M; BYPU,
7 p. m, and evening services, 8 p.
m. Rev. and Mrs Donaldson, Ben
jamin and Bobbie, motored to Spo-
kane Thursday to attend an Execu-
tive Board meeting of the Nation
al Baptist Home Mission Society,
held at the st. Matthew's Baptist
Church, Rev. S. K. Hollins, pastor
DR.. 1. N. Hinson of Chicago of the
Home Mission Board was principal
speaker. Rev. and Mrs. Donaldson
stopped in Toppenish, Wash, Sat-
urday and Sunday to worship at
First Baptist morning and evening,
returning home Monday. Rev. and
Mrs. Hollins have returned home
after spending three weeks at the
Missionary Home.
The Pastors Aide and Sstudy
Group met Thursday, 2 p. m. at
the community center. After a
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-05

Tune in every Thursday,
$3.50 p. M, KEEN, 1870 K.C.
Enterprise all Negro program
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-14
Those jubilee Stamps

Because the Washington State Golden Jubilee steker
bears likeness of George Washington the third assistant
fears somebody somewhere may mistake the
sticker for postage stamp.
Pointing paragraph in postal laws and regulations,
he orders the Tacoma and other posaser to bar from the
mails any matter upon which the Jubilee stcker appears
Once upon a time, there some uniformity in postage
stamps and their design conformed strictly to their uti
tartan purpose
With the new DEAL however, the postmaster generals
designers have been working overtime to bring out issue
after issue, each differing from the other phaelsts
paradise has sprung up under official sanction and the de-
parment points with pride to the millions in profits accru-
ing from sale of special issues to collectors.
Under this deal has his choice of perhaps half
dozen different kinds, shapes and coors of 2cen Scent
other denominations of u S. postage In addition there
the meering machines by of which firms putting
unusually heavy volumes of letters their own
advertising in the metered imprint serving postage
while it looks like cancellation: then the cancellations vary
in form with slogans suppementng the timehonoed circle
containing station origin and date.
The likeness of Washington the Jubilee stickers is
the likeness appearing upon the great seal OF the
state as adopted SO years ago. requires wide stretch
of imagination foresee likely confusion of Jubilee
scker with postage stamp this far west of the govern
mens bureau of engraving and prntng but doubtless the
boys back there already dizzy from the multiplicity of
their designs If that's the then all the post
master generals from Jim Farley down to the 18th
assistant may be forgiven what here appears to be
petty Interpretation of rule set back in the days when
postage stamp postage stamp. and could be so
distinguished even in the dark.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-14
The Lord shall the doer Of evil according to his
Wickedne2.-Il Samuel 1889.
Tscoma Will Miss Jack Sies|e

Death of Mayor John c. Segle route home from
California following protracted illness comes severe
shock to the entire city, especially in the light of recent
reports that he was on the road recovery native
Jack had realized his fes ambition to head the city govern
only stricken less than eight months after being
indicted into office.
The mayors a colorful filled to the brim
with activity of kind another. One time machins
enterprises and meanwhile played an enthusiastic and
vigorous role in civic affairs and politics His restless
nature that craved action An ardent sportsman. he
always to be found in field and stream when opportunity
afforded.
Siegle headed such organizations Rhodes post Amer
lean Legion Tacoma Lodge of Eks and the kwanis club
Always doer he ever booster for his beloved city
He devoted husband and father His family his
greatest pride
Tacoma will miss Jack Siege. We will miss his energy
his contagious enthusiasm and his public spirited devotion
to his family and community. His passing is distinct
blow to the city, but his memory will long be cherished
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-14
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can YOU answer seven of these
test questions ? Turn to the
woman's page for the answers.
l. What is the name for mol
ten rock erupted by a volcano?
2. In which state was Presi-
dent Mckinley born
8 Did Switzerland maintain
neutrality during the World
war;
4. Who was chosen as the
ablest representative in the poll
of picked group of newspaper
correspondents e c en- tly con.
Quoted by Life?
5. What is the correct pro-
nunciation of the word adverse
ly? ...
6. Into which river does the
Cumberland river empty ?NN-
Z. Is child born in China Of
American parents citizen of
the L. S?
s. Which state is represented
in congress by Senator W. War
rem Barbour
8. Where is the range Of
mountains known as the Hindu
kush?
10 Has the u. S. government
ever issued three dollar bill?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-14
PULSE OF THE PUBLIC

$500 per year for telling peo-
pie such as Mr.. Richardson that
they must live on $3.50 per
month and buy medicine, food,
clothing and everything else.
l have been accused of being
a radical. The only unfortunate
part of it is that | am not half
radical enough, and that not only
applies to me but il applies to
% per cent of the citizens of the
state.
The fact of the matter is that
the last legislature appropriated
$50 000,0 900 for highways, which
means the cement trusts and
machinery manufacturers, etc,
and allow situations. hundreds,
probably thousands of them, SIM
liar to this to exist. We have
investigators riding around with
private chauffeurs. drawing big
salaries. telling people they can
have $3.50 per month TO live
upon.
No republic can long endure
the situation such as this exist
ing herein. and as far as democ-
racy at Olympia is concerned
during the legislative session,
their actions are an insult TO
the term. Democracy"
The people are cordially invit-
ed TO call upon this unfortunate
at his residence. to satisfy them
selves first hand as TO the con-
ditions that exist in this par
ucular case. remembering al
ways that there are about 20 900
to 10000 old folks in the state
of Washington who are receiving
the same as he. or nothing.
W PTCINOND
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-14
DOESN'T THINK ". 4.
FLAG WAS DIRTY"

Editor. The Times; Referring
10 Friday evenings paper under
the heading Unemployed Camp
Is Open" I think it is a shame
the way the flag was spoken OF.
AS for the paper referring TO It
as a faded and dirty American
flag" for one can't see it, as
I was down BY Friday morning
and the flag was as bright look
ing as the court house flag or
any others
AS far as the flag being faded
and dirty. one thing the Work
ers Alliance are not ashamed TO
put out the American flag re-
CARELESS how old because that's
all they have and il stands for
one thing only--a free land, not
10 stsrve and so half-clothed.
NV children and I were down
and out and the Workers Al
lance helped ME when I needed
their help. I happen % be one
Of the 1000 whose relief was cut
in half with no shoes 10 send the
children TO school.
I think il Is time some one
should do something. so stand by
the Workers Alliance and help
get back our relief so We can
eat and not stsrve.
MRS. V. X.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-14
1T WAS THE MON.
AND NOT AUXILIARY

Editor. The Times: In Satur-
days issue Of The Times, you
had an item about the Carpen-
ter's Union Auxiliary state con-
venuon. In the last paragraph
YOU speak OF resolutions adopted
in such a manner as to infer
that the wonen's group acted on
these resolutions. TSis is an err
roneous statement. I wish to
have Il understood that We do
not take any action on what con-
Germs the men only. or try 10
interfere in their problems.
OLGA LEEK,
I0I So. Ssth St
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-14

sent a detail 10 nee that the
place chosen for the execution
was off the reservation and
washed his hands of the whole
affair.
The gsllews had been erected
in a bowl shaped depression on
the prairie about a mile south
east Of the fort and few yards
outside the reservation. Lesehi,
looking gaunt and weak from
his two years confinement, part
of the time chained to the wall
Of his prison, approached the
gallows with firm step. After
his arms had been tied he stood
erect and for Is minutes adj
dressed the crowd in the Chinook
jargon. He denied that he was
guilty and said that he was miles
away when Moses was shot.
He said that he had made
his peace with God and would
die with malice toward none
save one man who had testi-
fled falsely against him. On
him he invoked the vengeance
of heaven.
When he had finished speak
ing. he told Granger that he was
ready. The black cap was adj
justed. the trap sprung, and the
old chief of the Inequalities died
without a struggle.
Granger, the executioner. re-
ferring to the incident several
years later. said:
81 felt that l was executing
an innocent man. | had charge
of Leschi two weeks in the
Thurston county Jail before
he was taken 10 Steilacoom.
used to take his handouts
off to LET him eat. He WAS
grateful for that and we be-
came good friends. He also
told me. and l believed him,
that he did not kill Moses.
But the court decrced that he
must die. There was no alter
native"
That ends the tragic story oi
Leschi. Tomorrow will be re
sumed the narrative of Gov
Stevens last activities as gov
ernor of Washington territory.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-14
The A. B. {. Of
The u. S. A.
IN-BY THE PEOPLE

There have been other de-
mocracies in the modern world
besides Americas. They have
all been distinguished by one
common factor; their govern
ment is by consent of the people.
Their systems of government are
not all alike but three factors
are common TO them all: rep
resentative system. rule of the
majority. and popular suffrage.
Popular suffrage has been ex-
tended in America until IL gives
every qualified citizen right TO
vote. We did not possess uni
versal suffrage in this country
at first but we do now. as they
do in most democratic countries.
Il is part of the theory that the
individual, and each individual.
has the right to say about gov
eminent.
Rule of the ma jority is a prac-
teal necessity because of the OBJ
vious impossibility that all peo-
pie should ever manage 10 agree
on a subject. Danger that ma
jority may proceed TO tyrannize
over the minority is obviated
partly by the tolerance Of a ma
jority that knows that some time
il may become minority and
in its turn need protection. The
bill of rights IN the federal Con-
stituton and similar consutu-
tional provisions in the states
also guarantee personal free
dom.
Government by representation
is another practical necessity.
What a fantastic dream II would
be 10 expect 10000 900 people
10 meet together for the conduct
OF government. We must elect
representatives 10 carry on our
government. But that does not
mean that the citizens Job IS
finished when the vote IS cast
II town meetings" mean cit-
zens coming together in groups
both in town and country 70
talk over the work Of their elect
ed representatives and execu-
tives. then the town meeting
idea should not vanish from the
American scene. Voting Is the
election day job. Town meet
ing is the year round JOB.
This is the fourth of a series
Of twelve essays ON democracy,
sponsored by the National League
of Women Noters.)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-14
AGED SHUT-IN CUT
TO $3.50 PER MONTH

Editor, The Times: L. A. Rich
ardson of 4o7i2 So. E. st. Ia
coma. is a man over 65 years of
age. who has two broken legs
as well as sickness. and has been
shut in since 1888. and he has
had his welfare reduced from the
magnanimous sum of S720 per
month TO $3.50 per month, out
of which he is supposed to pay
his light. water, rent, buy food,
medicine, etc.
II anyone in Pierce county
knows of a more fragrant viola
ton of justice than this case, l
would like to hear about II. l
personally know of many in
stances where people are COM
PEELED to live on less than 10
cents per day under the recent
order of the state of Washington,
and Charles +. Ernst and Com
pany Ernst incidentally, receives