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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-05-03

Senator ALBION Barley from Kentucky majority leader the
definitely losing considerable strength the
nominee may datory the
WagnerVan Mugs anti lynch bill.
Barley leader, if there has the
administration seepess nights his bungng
ding New Deal upper
his reelection years
Goaded Walter White the National Association
Coored Peoples knowing
majority leader do about getting the ynhng
Barley has again showed his weakness
to his duty this bill
Barley White of building fire under him"
Louisville Defender. Walter White lighting
pointed that the actions criticized
press that he had himself to blame.
What the realize Barley
the southern Democrats easily the party its candidates
the ho this piece legislation Evidently Barley
heard the which
hold the coming This watching
Negro Republican
leaders hoping that Barley and his Democratic majority will keep
the antinch bill from coming 1t will be worth million
Grand Old Party.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-05-03
Answer present"

With the increasing number of civil rights against
cooed people in this state the need for we'll organized van
branches each of the three cities
The St. Paul and Minneapolis branches of the National Aoca-
ton for the Advancement Coored People conducting their
annual membership campaigns Every Negro white
believes true democracy should become member of this great
organization
There is small for Negro becoming
the N A A P The membership small and the
ton does vitality both people
try at large
When the roll called years drive let every
Negro family in these Twin Cities answer present"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-05-03
Calling All
PeOple!!!

Don't Forget To Be Counted!
Every Negro citizen in these
Twin Cities should be enumerated
for the 1910 census. Much of our
participation in industrial oppor-
tunities may depend on having a
full and correct account of the
Negro population in this area. If
the census enumerators have not
yet called at your home call in
Minneapolis Bridgeport 8114. In
St. Paul call Garfield 1924.
Do your part to get our correct
count in both cities!
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-05-03
MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. c. B. Wheeler, Pastor

Sunday is Bring A Neighbor
Day" at Mt. Olivet. The pastor
urges that the membership avail
themselves of the opportunity of
bringing their neighbors to church
on next Sunday. A special
Mothers Day program is being
planned by the B. T. U.
A silver tea will be sponsored
by the B. T. U. and Sunday school
in the church dining hall on Sun
day, May II, the time 4 to 6 p. M
The public is invited to attend this
tea.
The Mt. Olivet church and the
Camphor C. M. E. have begun re-
hearsal on the play, Heaven
Bound" to be given at the latter
church. This play will be under
the direction of Mrs. Susie Gay
lord.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-05-03
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our kind
friends and neighbors for their
acts of love and sympathy during
our recent loss of husband, father,
and cousin, and also extend CRATE
full thanks for the beautiful floral
tributes to our loved one.
Especially do we wish to thank
Rev. D. E. Beasley for his consol-
ing words, the Choir of Pilgrim
Baptist Church, the friends, who so
willingly donated their cars, Per-
feet Ashlar Lodge No. 4, and Mars
Lodge of Odd Fellows, No. 22O2.
Mrs. B. A. Stephens and Family,
Mrs. Mabel Patrick, cousin.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-05-03
Poetic Thoughts
By Morris Gibbs, Sr.

What is defeat? Nothing but
educatiOn.-Wenden Phillips.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-05-03
Health Tests Important

St. Pautes will have their yearly opportunity
Mantoux tests next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
free annually with the cooperation
Association
who confined the tuberculosis a
Paul hospital remarked recently that if he had
tests which have been Halle O. Brown
would have discovered his probably not now
be confined to his bed
So it is with many life, happiness so
easily within reach fail advantage groups
which attempt help safeguard ourselves and families
Join in the Health Week program fully taking
nesday Thursday Friday
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-05-03

Does anybody know who the
leaders of the community are and
why? Come out to the Minneap-
oils Forum, Sunday, May 5, and
help find out about this problem
of leadership.-Adv.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-05-03
Listen to This
CONFIRMATION

Sunday, April %, twelve people
were confirmed at St. Philips Epis-
copal Church, Aurora and Mack
ubin streets, by Bishop Stephen
Keller of the Fourth Episcopal
District. Special music was rem
dered by the St. Philips Choir I'M
der the baton of Robert R.
Mitchell.
Following confirmation, recep-
ton was held in the auxiliary room
of the church.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-05-03

Hear Louis Williams, dramatic
bass-baritOne, in recital June T.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-05-03
By Hobart T. Mitchell

Breakfast Food: A Greek writer
tells US that the Romans in their
early days treated their slaves well,
but that when Rome began to ex-
tend her conquests and many aliens
falling into their hands were re-
duced to slavery. they were not
only treated severely but that their
lives were at the entire disposal of
their masters. According to a
Roman historian (Plinus the An
cient, quoted by Aecarias), Vedius
Polio, the friend of Augustus, was
in the habit of throwing his slaves
to the sea lions for their early
morning breakfast.
White TOday-Black Tomorrow:
According to the law of Alabama
one drop of Negro blood constitutes
the person legally a Negro, and
this is true no matter how many
generations removed it may be
traced.
The Legislature bodies in a great
many of the southern states, in
Guiding Alabama, working along
this same line amended the stat
utes, 1928, in their respective codes
to give a definite analysis of
the above. Before this time the
somewhat regrettable situation oc-
Cured where a person today being
legally white, and tomorrow after
a migration of perhaps a short dis
lance, finds himself a legally col
ored person.
George Washington and Slavery:
ITO - George Washington was
paying taxes on eighty-seven Ne
groes. On Feb. 10, 1876, he took
a census of his slaves which num-
bered two hundred and sixteen.
Two months after this census, on
April II, 1876, he wrote Robert
Morris, 81 can only say, that there
is not a man living, who wishes
more sincerely than l do to see a
plan adopted for the abolition Of
it Slavery; but there is only one
proper and effectual mode by which
it can be accomplished, and that
is by legislature authority; and
this, as far as my suffrage will go,
shall never be wanting"
In the early part of the Revolu-
tionary War, Washington did not
court the idea of Negroes enlisting
in the army. Later when the Ego
ing" was rather tough he was
overjoyed at their appearance in
the ranks. We are of the opinion
that certain heroic deeds performed
by these Negro soldiers caused a
softening of his heart; hence the
letter.
Students of Blackstone: In 1872
the Law Department of WILDER
force University, Xenia, Ohio, haC
enrolled only five (5) students IL
the second and third year and none
in the first and fourth year.
First COlOred Pastor: Rev. JOIN
Gloucester, first colored pastor of ;
colored Presbyterian church, born
slave in Kentucky about 1776
died May 2, 1922.
Lieutenant Jimmy Europe
Lieutenant James Europe, leade
of the famous Jazz band with tn
369th Infantry in France durinl
the World war died May 10, 1915
in New York City. His funeral too
place from st. Mary's church il
West 53rd street.
Fired Last Shot: May 10, 1866
The 62nd Regiment United State
Colored, fired the last shot in tn
Civil war at Brownsville, Texas.
Twin Heroes: May Is, 1918 =
Henry johnson and Needham Rob
, erts, Negro soldiers of the 15t
J New York Regiment, killed twent
! Germans while on sentry duty
Several medals and decoration
were bestowed upon the two so
| IL e. IL - L - IL
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-17
Dempsey
 IsLoser
Making Race for Senate Charges
 Violation of Hatch Bill

SANTA FEE, N. M, Sept. l7. Ccngresman John J. D e m p s ey
 harges that the Hatch clean poll tics act was violated in his race fer the Democratic nominaticn te he United States Senate aganst Senator Dennis Chavez.
 Dempsey made the statement as late returns gave Chavez slight edge toward victory.
 Dempsey, who sponsored the Hatch oil with New Mexico's Senator Hatch, said that New Mexico's po- litical bosses don't seem to realize that the act is in effect. He said the people were intimidated and added that Federal agents would conduct an investigation.
 Dempsey fell behind in the race after receiving a sizable lead on the tas's of early returns.
 Chavez crept to the front on the basis of late returns from the Span- ish-speaking counties of the state.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-17
BergdoII
 To Serve
 Full Time
Writ of Habeas Corpus De. nied 10 Draft Dodger
 Number One

NEW YOEK, Sept. IT. - Federal
 udee John Knox has dismissed the yr.t Of haheas corpus obtained in behalf Of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, World War Draft dodger No. 1.
 Judge Knox ruled that Bergdoll must serve the full five year sentence imposed in 1920 by the Army court martial and an additional two year cantence imposed in 1889 for his flight to Germany.
 Judge Knox upheld the Govern ment's contention that at the time Bergdoll was court martialed for be- ing an Army deserter, state of war tvietcd between Germany and the United States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-17
New(abinef
 For Runlania
Official Welcome Is Given Queen Mother Helen
 Back from Exile

BUCHAREST, Sept. l7.-The new Rumanian cabinet has taken office without any special speeches or cer- mOny.
 The Cabinet was named by Ru- nania's new dictator. Premier Gen. eral Antonescue, to replace the Min sters who served under King Carol.
 The new Cabinet is without ex- ception drawn from the ranks of the once outlawed Iron Guard move ment. Prof. Horia Sima took office as Vice-President of the Ministerial Council.
 Rumanian political officials an d church of. ..'ials joined 18-year-old King Michael in ceremoneous well come of Queen Mother Helena on her return from exile.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-17
Doran Is To Come
 To Juneau
United Air Lines Repre- sentative 10 Tell of
 New Service

SEATTLE. Sept. Twisting AL aska to acquaint residents with new combination plane and steamer edules which bring cities throughout the United States many hours closer, Clyde D. Doran. As sistant District Traffic Manager of United Airlines fer Alaska, Western Canada and Washington, will arrive n Juneau September IS by Pacific Alaska Airways' Clipper from Se- attic.
 Dcran will take first-hand imfor- nation about United's additional Mainl.ner sleeper and daylight plane schedules to the East from Seattle and added schedules to California. There are now eight daily connect ing trips from Seattle to Portland; three daily trips east and four daily trips to California points. Doran will call on civic officials, trans portaticn representatives, business executives and others here who have prime interest in AlaSKas new proximity to points in the United States.
 c. J. Middleton, district traffic manager for United at Seattle, said this has been che of the biggest years in history for passenger ser vice to and from Alaska by way of thn Puget Sound city.
 United Air Lines now offers di- rect overnight sleeper service from Sea tile to the Atlantic coast with out change of planes Middleton said. Added daylight and sleeper trips afford steamship passengers connections at almost any hour, and the new PA Clippers give direct air service from Alaska to any of the principal cities in the United States, through United's connecting services from Seattle"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-17
JUNEAU GIVEN
 MUCH PRAISE,
 AL. CONVENTION
Don Adler Comments City as Royal Rost-Toulh-
 es on Regulations

High commendation for the city of Juneau as a convention host con- munity and a civic center praise Wo.thy as representative of north and progressiveness came today from Don Adler, retiring Alaska De- partment Commander of the Amer ican Legion, says the Fairbanks News Miner of September II.
 Adler arrived in Fairbanks last night aboard the Pacific Alaska Air ways Electra from Juneau, site Of the l940 Territorial Legion conclave at which he relinquished the de- partmental chair to Walter King, Ketchikan attorney.
 CIearliness Impressive
 Cleanliness and rigid adherence to traffic and safety regulations in Alaska's capital drew unsolicited praise from the latest in long line of "whitehats," Past Department Commanders.
 Business is moving briskly and on sound foundations in Juneau, Adler said. Despite reported large-scale egress of wcrkmen from Southeast ern Alaska for the Interior, no la bor shortage, as rumored in Fair banks and Anchorage, was appar- ent in Juneau, Adler said.
 Juneauites have come to accept the regular arrivals and departures of the Alaska Clipper from Seattle as another commonplace in the fast moving n,odernization of the United States civilization outpost"
 "Southeasterners look upon Fair banks and A~rho~" - q { this time as boom town reminiscent of the gold strike days" Adler said. Their usual mental picture of the two cities is that of crowds milling in the streets and clusters of tents on the edge of residential sections"
 Forty voting delegates and many more visiting Le~ionnaires at the 2lst annual conye:. 'icn werc vel comed by Juneau, Harry Lucas and E. L. Bob Il tlett, for- mer Fairbanksan now acting Gov ernor of Alaska during the New Zealand flight of Dr. Ernest Gruen- ing. e l Adler said a rigid rule was opera tive during business sessions Of the convention that partisan politics was to find no place on the floor or in the records. All resolutions were carefully studied before pfesenta- tion for passage or rejection, he said, to insure no injection of political favoritism
 Adler wound up his stay in South east Alaska with trip to Mary Joyce's Taku Lodge, where he en- countered his first experience as a mountain climber. Body bruises and facial decorations attest that he learned the hard way.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-17
pR0FITEERING
 l5 GIVEN SHOT

AMSTERDAM, Sept IT. The Secretary of The Netherlands Trade Ministry published a warning today against what was termed all un- justified increasing of prices.
 The Secretary General warne d that persons who sell goods at high CT than so-called legitimate prices are subject to legal prosecution. The ruling applies to the entire country which is now under the domination of the Nazi government.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-17

Today's news Ioosy m The Empire
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-17
SEEN BEFORE

EMPEIS. Tena., Sept, l7.-Fed- clal Judge j. D. Martin compliment d his host for the best chicken dinner ! ever ate. The negro cook came forward.
 Haven't I seen you before?" the judge asked
 Vas, suh," he replied, I jest finished a 90-day sentence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-17

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BRUSH FIRE COOKS FISH

TWIN FALLS, Idaho. This isn't just another fish story. These fish were cooked The cooking re- suited in Shoo Fly Creek, Owyhee County, when a raging brush fire heated the waters of the stream to near-boiling, according to F. H. Mil Ter, U. s. grazing service regional fire chief
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-17
JOE WAS TRu5TY

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept. IT. - Stick with those bloodhounds," a guard cautioned trusty Joe Carter as they started on the trail of an es- capped convict. Several hours later they fished Carters body out of Wolf River. He had tried to swim the river after the dogs.
 Flying time for a bomber be- tween LeHavre, French channel port, and England is 2l minutes
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ViscOsity Valve
Liuuid Bath Heater.

Through the use of worm wder in this new oil burner the term LIQUID BATH HEATER" is just whut it suys. It serves the purpose of keep ing the hedter cool right up 10 the nozzle selft after the burner is shut down. thereby eliminot
 ing the possibility of cubonizng ut the nozzle tip.
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yUKOvICH GOES WEST

Steve Vukovich left for Valdez and the Interior aboard the steamer Baranof. He will probably return to the coast from Fairbanks via the Alaska Railroad.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-17
HEADING TO SCHOOL

Wesley Monsen, son of PAA pilot Al Mcnsen, is flying in from Fair banks this afternoon on his way south to school in the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-17
OUT TO SCHOOL

George Martin. son of Garnet Martin of Nome, is due on an Elec- tra from Fairbanks this afternoon, on his way out to school.
Evening star., 1940-04-06


20 sHr Pass Pas. INT INT Pass
3NT Pass Pass Pass
At all tables East gave q come-on
signal with the eight of clubs. South
played low diamond to his single
ton ace and led the five of hearts.
and West promptly went up with
the ace of hearts and played a Sec
ond, club. But here is where the
difference came in: The average
players led the five of clubs. East
won with the king and now laid
down the ace and king of spades,
dropping his partners queen, where
upon the contract was made,
The experts, however, played the
jack OF clubs. thereby denying the
queen. Now in each instance when
East won with the king, he realized
that the only hope of beating the
contract lay in making three spade
tricks, and accordingly underled his
ace-king of that suit. West won
with the queen and returned the
three-spot, whereupon the contract
was set.
4 X
Yesterday you were David Bruce
Burnstone's partner. Both sides
were vulnerable and you held:
KQxxx
2x
ok
%Axxx
The bidding:
You Maier Burnstone Jacoby
Pass - Pass
Answer - Your correct rebid Is
three spades. In spite of your fine
club support, you wish to suggest
playing the hand in spades, where
10 tricks give you game, rather than
IN clubs, where II tricks are neces-
sary.
Score 100 per cent for three spades,
60 per cent for four clubs, 40 per
cent for four spades (your spades
are not solid after ALL.
Question No. 414.
You are Oswald Jacoby's partner,
and again you hold:
AJAX Qxxx
ok
ok
&Axxx
The bidding:
You Maier Jacoby Schenken
IA Pass "a Pass
"a Pass 3NT Pass
co
What do you bid? (Answer to-
swer Monday)
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By Fronk Beck
By Willard
By Edqor Rice Burroughs
By Mormon Morsh
By Bud Fisher

Never was there such . Jolly boat
ride. Grandfather Frog smoothed
down his white-and-yellcw waist
coat and in . queer, deep voice,
began to sing:
"A captain, sir, am I, hal hal
A sailor bold and freel
Upon my deck stand, ha! ha!
And sail the mighty seal"
A sudden splash close to the green
lily-pad brought the song and the
voyage to an abrupt end. It vaa
made by a stone thrown by Farmer
Browns boy.
Evening star., 1940-04-06
Bedtime Stories
By THORNTON w. BURGESS.

By THORNTON w. BURGESS.
"Chugarum!" said Grandfather
Frog. II wish I had long legs like
Peter Rabbit, or could swim as fast
as Little Joe Otter. I wish"
why, Grandfather Frog, I am
surprised! I didn't know you ever
wished for anything you haven't
got. What's the matter now?" II
was Jerry Muskrat who spoke.
Grandfather Frog hitched him
self around on the big, green lily
pad ou which he speuds each sunny
Evening star., 1940-04-06
splashl Little Joe Otter was In

Splashl Little Joe Otter was IN
the water. When he came to the
surface he was right alongside
Jerry, and for q few minutes they
whispered and giggled. Then Jerry
called to Grandfather Frog: HOW
would you like to take a ride around
the Smiling Pool?" he asked. .
Nothing would suit me better,
replied Grandfather Frog.
Then shut your eyes and bide a
TIL we have counted one, two,
threo,"
Evening star., 1940-04-06
said Jerry as he dived out Of sight.

said Jerry as he dived out Of sight.
Grandfather Frog closed his eyes.
Pretty soon Little Joe Otter shouted:
"One, two, three!" Grandfather
Frog opened his eyes and nearly
fell of the big, green lily-pad, be
was so surprised. You see he was
way out in the middle of the Smiling
Pool! Jerry Muskrat had dived
clear to the bottom of the Smiling
Pool and with his sharp teeth had
cut the long stem Of the hly-pad,
and now he and Little Joe Otter
were towing IS around.
Evening star., 1940-04-06
Bank Accounts Reveal
Swiss as Savers
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERN.-There are 1000, 900 saw
ings accounts in Switzerland a
country Of 100000 people.
So devoted are the Swiss as q
nation to the savings idea that In
certain cantons-equivalent of the
American States - each newborn
child has savings account opened
for him at birth by the government
Evening star., 1940-04-06
jolly Polly
A Little Chat on Etiquette
BY JOS. J. FRISCH,

B. T. K.-The napkin is taken up
as soon as one is seated unless it
be the custom to say grace before
the meal. When in doubt, one
should observe the hostess. If she
takes up her napkin, the guest may
take up his and begin conversation,
feeling sure then that he will not
offend.
Evening star., 1940-04-06
day and looked at Jerry lazily float

Ing In the water.
Jerry Muskrat," began Grand
father Frog solemnly, "it's . long
time, a very long time, since was
young; do you know that?"
Jerry nodded.
I'm not so spry as I used to be
and it's q long time since I've seen
the world. II I was as young al
you are, Jerry Muskrat, I wouldn't
be sitting here on lily-pad all day
long watching for foolish green
flies. I'd"
Grandfather Frog q old and wiso
Evening star., 1940-04-06
And views the world with bulging

# I knew half as much as he
I'm sure I'd quite contented be.
Grandfather Frog turned and
looked over to the Big Rock whence
the voice came. There sat Little
Joe Otter grinning down at him..
You're right, Little Joe Otter.
You're just exactly right! I'm
ashamed of myself" said Grand
father Frog.
Jerry Muskrat had an idea. Hi,
Little Joe OtterI Come down herei"
he called,
Evening star., 1940-04-06
Winning Contract
By THE FOUR ACES

David Bruce Burnstone, Merwin D. Mater,
Oswald Jacoby. Howard Schenken. world 1
system that has beaten every other syS.
TEN In existence)
Evening star., 1940-04-06
One Crucial Play

Today's hand, taken from dupN-
cate game, illustrates the vast diff
ference in defensive play between
the expert and the average player.
At most tables the final contract
was three no-trump. the opening
lead being the fourth-best club by
West. 1t was the second lead by
West that was crucial and spelled
the difference between success and
defeat.
Duplicate bridge.
North, dealer.