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HERE'S MORE ABOUT
The 24th Regiment
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ment building a black Unit, the
First Separate Battalion of the
District of Columbia Infantry of
the National Guard, March %,
1917. In England such a post
would have been given only to SOL
diers of the highest integrity and
bravery. 1t is looked upon as a
sacred trust to protect the ruler,
the legislative branches of the gov
eminent as well as the supply sta
lions. This done, the nation felt
safe.
White regiments contain many
foreigners. In the World War
some of the white American SOL
diers shot their officers in the
back. Colored troopers are known
to be loyal, officers were certain
that no one, not even German spies
even though they had had no West
Point training, could pass through
their lines. Did they rightly place
their confidence? The record
shows:
Major James e. Walker, the col
ored commandant, kept such vigil
that he sacrificed his health to du-
ty. He died April a, 1918, the first
officer of the District of Columbia
to give his life for his country in
the World War. In the conflict
overseas, the 31st Regiment of
black soldiers was the first draft
unit to take the trenches. The
black 369th was on the firing line
four days longer than any other
unit of the United States troops.
With this retrospect of the re-
cord of the Negro soldier, brief
but conclusive, we advance to the
facts found by investigation of the
National Association for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People about
the Houston Riot. 1t was not the
first time that soldiers of the ar
my, regardless of color, had riot
ed; but what they sought to un-
cover was why the oath regiment,
ranking so high in the army record
of discipline, should murder inno-
cent people.
The report says that the pri-
mary cause of the riot was the ha-
bitual brutality of the white police
of Houston in their treatment of
colored people. Several minor en-
counters had taken place shortly
before the soldiers of the oath ar
tic Party than any other political
aspirants.
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Tacoma, Wn.

Mrs. Erma Tanner of Portland
spent several days in Tacoma Wis
iting with her family and friends.
Mrs. Anne Dupree has been con-
fined to her home with a severe
cold.
OF interest to many Tacomans
is the announced engagement OF
Mr.. William Vernon of Tacoma
and Miss Thomas of Yakima.
Their many friends are wishing
them the best of luck.
Mr.. Wendell Allen entertained
at one of Tacoma's exclusive clubs
last week and was well received.
He is a violinist, and at the party
DR.. Frank Dennis, d. c., permit
ted Mr.. Allen to use his priceless
violin which has been In the Den
mis- family for generations.
Mr.. Arthur Dixon was a dele
gate to the convention of the
Washington Commonwealth Fed
Grafton held in Seattle Feb. "a.
Mr.. Dixon is a member of the exc
cutive board of the organization.
There were 1,400 members present.
John Bowles, veteran physician
and close friend of our group,
passed away last Friday. The COL
ored citizens of the community lost
real friend and benefactor.
The Women's club met at the
residence of Mrs. c. c. Mathews
on the birthday of the Great EN-
ancipator. Candidates for public
office addressed the meeting.
The Clover Leaf Art club or
iginally organized in 1908, recent
ly reorganized, will observe Negro
History week, February 20 at the
home of Mrs. Nettie Asberry.
THINGS TO REMEMBER: The
NAACP meeting at Bethlehem
Baptist church on the 18th. Ber-
nard E. Squires will be the princi-
pal speaker.
Mrs. Annette, active church and
social leader, has returned from
California after visiting relatives
and friends.
Mr.. John Bryant Jr. left for San
Francisco last Tuesday after two
weeks visiting his parents and
friends.
Mrs. J. Benford, active church
and social worker, is very ill and
her many friends wish her a
speedy recovery.
The Colored Women's Civic and
Political Club met Feb. IL at the
resident of Mrs. c. c. Mathews.
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Observe Lincoln's
Birthday

Patriotism was the keynote in
spirit and Old Glory the decorative
scheme as large American flags
formed background for decora-
tive tables when 200 or more as
sembled at Zion A. M. e. Monday
evening, Feb. IL, to partake of a
Lincoln's Birthday dinner with
turkey and all the trimmings. Re-
presented in this group of 200 OF
more were business and profess
sional groups from First Congre-
gational Church and the Council
of Churches. Outstanding figure
heads were: Miss Wyman, who SUI
pervised the reservations; Miss
Roberta Robinson, tickets; Miss
Crane of Pacific University, and
Mrs. Rogers, church visitor OF
First Congregational. Proceeding
the dinner all sang, I'm Christ
There is No East or West" Litany
and Grace were led by DR.. Walker,
Mrs. Catherine Gray, Rev. James
F. Smith, pastor and host. An in
teresting program interspersed the
three-course dinner as follows
Spirituals by the Community Band
directed by Mr.. Bert Turner, solo
parts by Vera Bruce and Alfonso
Scruggs. The entire group joined
in singing the Negro National An
them. Lincoln and Negro Achieve
ments" discussed by a panel in
GLIDING DR.. Walker, Rev. Jas. F,
Smith, Miss Spears, Father Stone
Rev. J. J. Glow, Rev. B. c. Allen
and Miss Geneva Turner. The de-
dication prayer by Rev. James F.
Smith.
"God of all nations:
We beseech thee to teach mankind
to Hve together in peace,
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CLUB NOTES

The Shrove Tuesday Carnival
sponsored by the several depart
ments of st. Phillips Episcopal or
February 6 at Fraternal Hall, was
a decided success from every view
point. The several concessions and
entertaining features provided fun
galore for the enthusiastic crowd.
Mr.. Shelby Ellis won the door
prize of $500; Mrs. Mary Carter
had the lucky number for the quilt
The regular monthly meeting OF
the Local Branch NAACP will be
held Sunday, Feb. Is, p. m. at
the Williams Branch Y. Come
meet, and welcome the new presi-
dent, DR.. DeNorval Unthank. Bust
ness of Importance.
The Rose Bud Study Club met
Wednesday, Feb. z, in the home
of Mrs. Ruby Hardin. Mrs. Bessie
P. Johnson, president, was host
ess. 1910 marks the 25th anniver-
sary of the club, plans for which
were discussed at length. Mrs
Bonnie Boyle, a charter member
of the club, was appointed general
chairman for the observance, date
to be set later. This being the be-
ginning of the Lenten season the
topic chairman, Mrs. Jessie Flow
ers, gave an Informative talk on
the observance of Lent. Members
then read and discussed the 22nd
chapter of st. Matthew. A defect
able salad course was furnished
and arranged by Mrs. Hardin COM
plimentary to Mrs. johnson, who
as president of the club has been
so faithful in the midst of Mr.
Jchnson's i'll health for more than
a year. Mrs. Pearl Steward as
sisted the hostess.
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Civic And Political
Club Meets


The Colored Women's Civic and
Political club met Feb. IL at the
resident of Mrs. C. C. Mathews.
Rev. Monroe of Berean Baptist
church rendered the prayer. Mrs.
e. McCabe and Mrs. Geo. Moore
sang several solos. Mrs. Edward
Miller read scrip on the consti-
tutional rights of Negroes, and
Mrs. e. w. Wilson spoke on the
life of Frederick Douglas.
All candidates were present with
the exception of Tenant and AL
len, Mayoralty and Public Utility
Commissioner, respectively. G. B.
Kerstetter, Clint Allgood and VIM.
Rae were given a tremendous ap-
plaud after Edward White, young
militant leader, asked questions of
each candidate pertaining to his
attitude on Negro employment and
union activities.
The ladies served sandwiches,
cake and coffee.
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Unemployment is the biggest is
sue in the nation, state, and city
today.
While recognizing that the solu-
ton to this problem is primarily
the responsibility of Congress, G.
B. Kerstetter is the only mayor
atty candidate who, because of his
many years of business, profess
sional and legislative experience,
has been able to show in his talks
how, by cooperation with the fed
eral government and through init
iative action by the city council
acting as a managing board for
the city, immediate contact can be
maintained at all times with new
industries DESTROYS of taking adj
vantage of low taxation and the
great flow of cheap electrical
power which may be obtained in
Tacoma.
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Vote For AHgood

Clint ]. Allgood, candidate for
Commissioner of Public Utilities,
has been a resident of Tacoma for
33 years, and has taken active part
in civic and business affairs dur
ing that time.
Allgood is seeking the office of
Public Utilities in Tacoma, to put
into practice a definite program
which is designed to develop in
dustrial activity and provide more
payrolls in Tacoma. He believes
that the utilities department offers
the opportunity to bring new bust
ness to the city.
In early campaign talks Allgood
has stressed the need for an active
cooperative body to bring about
the wide use of thousands of acres
of tidelands which are now owned
by Pierce County. 1t is possible,
Allgood asserts, to lease county
owned lands through port COM
mission for industrial sites. The
future looks bright and the light
and power and water facilities of
the City of Tacoma is the greatest
single factor for establishment of
new plants here, Allgood declares.
In behalf of the home-owner ALL
good has made a determined fight
against enforced use of water me-
ters in Tacoma homes.
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No man exploiting the aoeak, no
man hating the strong,
Each race qoorking out its oaDn de-
sting,
Unfettered, selt-respecting, fear
less.
Teach as to be aoorthy of freedom,
Free from social aoromg, free from
individual oppression and con-
tempt.
Pure of heart and hand, despising
none, defrauding none.
Giving to all n1e,,-in all dealing
of life
The honor zoe oaoe to those aoho
are Thy children,
Whatever their color, their race, or
their caste. = AMEN.
A fine spirit of fellowship and
cooperation was manifested at this
gathering of fine churchmen. The
dinner wa sprepared and cooked
by Mr.. Simms, Mrs. Lena Bowers,
and their group of helpers, wait
ers Were the u. P. streamliners
Mrs. Blanche Brown was chair
man of decorations.
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Williams Ave. Y. Miss Rosa Ma
rie Spears Executive Secretary.

Williams Ave. Y. Miss Rosa Ma
rie Spears Executive Secretary.
This has been an extremely busy
week at the Branch. The regular
Y club activities include the Fire
fly Grade School Girl Reserves;
the Trianon High School Girl Re-
serve; the Business and Industrial
Girls, the Progressive Clique and
the Young Matrons; and Miss B.
Hubbard's Pre-School group.
Other clubs meeting in the build
ing: Mrs. L. Gregg reorganized
Klub Kredyeufawn last Friday
night; Mariposa club met Wednes-
day night with Mrs. Moore speak,
ing on "Poise and CHARM" Mary
Anderson, Music club next Friday
night; girls basketball team, The
Royal Sepians, played the Mont
gomery Ward team last Saturday
night at Albany school. The boys
team, The Rockets, will play the
Burne Business College Monday
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COlOred Grew
Manned Ship

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they were most willing to aid in
the venture"
Under the command of Robert
Smalls, wood was taken aboard
the vessel steamed up and it pro-
ceeded to Ettaoue, where the
Smalls family and several other
families were put on board. The
Planter then started on her haz-
ardous voyage.
when opposite Fort Sumpter
gave the signal which was answer
ed from the Fort, giving me per-
mission to pass. I then made for
the Federal fleet. When out OF
range of the guns of Fort Sumpter
1 raised the white flag and pro-
ceeded to the Onward under the
command of Capt. Nichols, to
whom 1 turned over the Planter
Smalls was made pilot of the
Koekuk, on which he was during
the attack of Fort Sumter, April
7, 1868. For his courage under
fire in this battle, he was promot-
ed, by order of General Gilmore,
commander of the Department of
the South, to the rank of Captain
of the Planter, and served in that
capacity until the end of the war.
The facts of the above incident
can be found in Report No. 120
House of Representatives, 55th
Congress, End session
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NEGRO HISTORY
and founded Tuskegee in 1881.
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and founded Tuskegee in 1881.
The first American. woman to
win literary acclaim was Phyllis
Wheatley whose poems were wide
ly read both in America and Eng
land during the latter part of the
eighteenth century. Phyllis was
born in Africa and brought to
America where she was sold as a
slave to a Boston family. During
her short lifetime of 81 years she
Travelled extensively in England.
The lives of the men and women
mentioned on this page From
Our History together with hun
dreds of others that might be men
toned, indicate the potentiality for
true greatness which our group
possesses, and should serve to give
us courage and inspiration to
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DEATHS

Mr.. r. D. Lusher, pioneer resi-
dent of Portland, passed away ear
ly Sunday from a paralytic stroke
suffered Saturday while at his
place of employment. Funeral SER
vices to be held Wednesday.
Ida May, young daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Wilson, passed
away Monday.
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equipped with modern furnishings
and streamlined fixtures. Oper-
ating less than a month, Mr.. Por-
ter has a very satisfied clientele.
All persons treated without en-
barrassment. Baths and Massage
$1.00 from Jan. rs to Feb. rs.
Thereafter. S1.5n.
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MT Ernie fTanklyn mas TWO ca
bins on his Carson, Washington,
estate. One is of log, the other
new frame. Mr.. Franklin ac-
companied party of six who mo-
tored up to see the cabins Sunday,
Jan. 4. Making up the party were
Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Patterson, Mr..
Henry Strawder, Mr.. and Mrs. Ro-
land Blackwell of Seattle, and Mrs.
Cage, mother of Mrs. Blackwell
Mrs. Catherine Goodman of N.
Wheeler entertained at dinner on
Thursday evening complimentary
to Mr. and Mrs. James Tinnillee of
Birmingham, Ala, and Rev. and
Mrs. Browning c. Allen.
DR.. and Mrs. Unthank had as
their house guests last week, Mrs.
Shipman of Omaha, Neb., mother
of Mrs. Unthank. Mrs. ]. w. In
gersoll was a dinner hostess for
the visitor during her short stay.
Miss Lena Hillsman was guest
speaker Sunday at Linfield college
at McMinnville, for the BY. group
and town people, on a Race Rela-
tons program at 6 p. M, proceed
ed by dinner. Miss Hillsman will
go to Taft, Ore, Sunday, Feb. 10,
where she will speak on another
Race Relations program. Miss
Ruth Scott will accompany Miss
Hillsman. Together they will rem
der several musical selections.
Mr.. Bernard e. Squires, Urban
League director of Seattle, accom-
panied by his eldest daughter, Mil
dred, were week end guests in the
city, arriving Friday evening. Mr..
Squires was guest of Mr.. w. Ruth
erford, while Mildred was guest of
Miss Rosa Marie Spears. Mr..
Squires and his charming daugh-
ter were entertained at o'clock
dinner Saturday by the Ralph
Flowers. Later the same evening
Mr.. and Mrs. William McClendon
were hosts for supper. Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Smith were
dinner hosts. The younger group
said there'd be no dull moments
for Miss Squires and there weren't.
Mrs. Beatrice Reed was lunch
con hostess Monday at her palatial
home in N. Vancouver Ave. for
the pleasure of Miss Rose Marie
Spears, Mesdames Leata Stone and
M. Duncan. A colorful cloth ac-
centuated the f1oral-designed Ha-
viland China, beautiful silver and
sparkling crystal which added zest
to the sumptious three-course
lunch. Mrs. Reed was ably assist
ed by her daughters, Ozzie, Eunis
and Jessie. After luncheon, the
guests were shown throughout the
spacious home.
Mrs. Geo. Randall confides that
she has fallen heir to an antique
coffee grinder which has been in
the possession of Mr.. Jeff "Old
Jeff" Thompson since 1865. Old
Jeff, past 80 years of age, quite
feeble and decrepit, lives alone in
shanty in South Portland. Sym
pathetic persons have visited him,
administering to his wants and
needs. Mrs. Randall is one of the
several who has been of much as
sistance, even to locating two Of
his nieces who live in Mississippi
The antique grinder was given to
Mrs. Randall as a keepsake.
On January rs, Mr.. Sidney Por-
ter opened his licensed massage
institution at 1876 N. Vancouver
Ave. Mr.. Porter is prepared to
give steam vapor baths, tub baths,
magnecoil, electric sweats and
messages. The interior of the in
stitute is snow white and fully
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Bethel A. M. E., Larabee g. Nc
Millen. Rev. Browning G. Allen.
Founders Day." Feb. IL, was
fittingly observed throughout the
services Sunday. For the morn
ing worship hour, the sermon by
Rev. Allen was What Hath God
Wrought, Hold Fast That Thou
Hast" A large attendance was
present to do honor to the memory
of the founder and first bishop of
the African Methodist Episcopal
Church, Richard Allen. Mesdames
Clara Pickett and Muriel Alberta
we resoloists. Visitor, Mr.. Cooper
of Portland. This day also mark
ed the beginning of Negro His
tory Week. The ACE. League
at 6:45 p. m. paid tribute to many
of the race who have and are MAX
ing definite contributions to civil
ization. At 8 p. m. a special pro-
gram was rendered by the laymen
of the church, with special music
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carry-on.

carry-on.
Alexandra Dumas, the French
novelist whose 1.-THE Count of
Monte Cristo" has been translated
into several languages, is recog-
nized as one of the worlds great
est literary figures.
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by the choir. Mr.. w. B. Brown
paid tribute to three outstanding
laymen in the A.M.E. connection
Prof. A. S. Jackson, secretary of
eduaction; DR.. A. A. Hawkins (de-
ceased), former financial secretary
for 38 years; and Prof. r. T. Bry-
and, secretary to Sunday School
Union. DR.. d. N. Unthank spoke
briefly on the achievements of Be-
thel since its organization 45 years
ago. Musical selections were rem
dered by Miss Bernice Williams
who sang "Since You Went Away
by James Weldon Johnson; Robt
Pierce, Nobody Knows the Trou-
BILE I've Seem" and Swing Low,
Sweet Chariot" Sunday, Feb. 1s
at 1890 to 6 p. M, the Missionary
Society will serve a Martha Wash
ington Silver Tea at the Parson-
age. Miss Rosa Marie Spears will
be the guest speaker at 8 p. m.
Her subject, "Highlights of Negro
Achievements" A very special
occasion will be the 48th anniver-
sary banquet of Bethel Church on
March 1. During the past week
Rev. Allen visited Id shutins, adj
ministered Holy Sacrament, offer
ed prayer and Cody admonitions.
Mt. Olivet Baptist, First and
Schuyler. Rev. j. j. Glow, Minister.
For the morning worship, Rev.
Glow brought gripping message
to his congregation, subject was
Breaking Down the Worlds
Caste and Glass The Supreme
Task of the Church; Have We the
Courage to Do It."
The B.YP.U. had an interesting
program at GAS p. m. At the
evening hour Rev. Glow preached
again, subject, "The Golden Series
of Christian Growth; Add to Your
Faith, Manliness." Mrs. Beatrice
Fair and Mrs. Erma Hepburn were
joint hotsesses Friday evening for
the Searchlight club. The Martha
Washington Social and Bazaar
sponsored by the Fellowship club,
Tuesday evening, Feb. 20, promis-
es to be an extraordinary social
treat.
Chapel of the Little Flower, In
terraciaI, % N. Broadway. Rev. J.
M. Schmitz, Chaplin.
Order of services: Mass and SER
mon each Sunday, 8 a. M; st. The
resa Novena each Wednesday,
p. m. Blessed Martin Hall open
every day, to 5 p. m. with a full
recreation program. The First an
niversary of the Chapel will be OBJ
served Sunday, Feb. 1S. Multno-
nah Chapter Red Cross is conduct
ing a series of classes (interracial)
every Monday, 1 to 3 p. m.
Montavilla Community Baptist
Church, 1924 N. e. Everett. Rev.
r. e. Donaldson, Minister.
Rev. Donaldson and family have
returned from an enjoyable trip
to Spokane and Toppenish, Wash
ington. The pastors theme Sun
day a. M, Poverty to Plenty"
Evening worship subject, How
to Become a Christian" B.Y.P.U,
engaged in a very interesting topic
at z p. m. The Missionary Socie-
ty meets each Wednesday, 3 D. m
Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 D.
m. The church that cares invites
you to worship.
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st. Phillips Episcopal, Rodney &
Knott. Rev. L. o. Stone, Vical.
Order of Service: Haly Commu.
MON 7:45 a. m; Prayer and Ser
mon, IL a. m. Sunday, Feb. 18
Rev. F. A. Mcdonald of st. Da-
vid's church will be guest speaker
Rev. L. E. Kempton, rector of Tri-
nifty Episcopal will preach at p
M, Feb. rs. An invitation is ex-
tended all persons wishing to be
confirmed or baptized: please see
Rev. Stone.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-10-24

ing singly or together in commune.
ton with the Procurement Divi.
sion of the Treasury Department
SO when they are reported tc
be gleeful over Mr.. Elliott's ruling
It is only natural that the labor
movement should be skeptical over
Secretary Stimson's apparent pur.
pose in his letter Of furthering
compliance with all Federal labor
statutes in the defense program
We refer. for example. to an AS.
ISOLATED Press dispatch out OF
Washington on october Is. 1910
describing the satisfaction Of War
Department officials. As carried
By the Boston Post on October l6.
1910. the last paragraph of tina:
AP Dispatch said: War Depart.
ment officials took the position
that this opinion cleared the way
for them to consider the danger
of labor trouble. the strategic To-
cation of plants and other factors.
in letting contracts on q bid
basis.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-10-24
Byron Campaigns
In Western Md.

Congressman William d. BY.
ron. candidate for reelection in
the Sixth Congressional District
has been in Allegany and Garrett
Counties during most of the pres
ent week furthering his campaign
and meeting personally with or
ganizations and individual vot-
ers.
His meetings have been we'll
attended and enthusiastic res
ponses have been noted.
During his visit here Repre-
sentative Byron has been laying
emphasis on his support Of all
measures pertaining to the wei
fare OF labor and the district in
general.
He played a large part in Sc
curing final approval of the WPA
project OF the Savage River Dam
which is now employing close to
100 people.
He signed the petition TO bring
the United Mine Workers Nicely
Keller safety bill to the floor Of
the House. voted against the
Smith amendments to the Wag-
ner Act and gone along in gen.
eral with the New Deal policies
of President Roosevelt.
A large volunteer labor COM
mittee OF we'll known union tig-
ures are actively working in his
interests.