Advocate-January-1928

PAGE TWO ~fHE ADVOCATE Published every Saturday at Suite 312-313 Macleay Building. Phone Broadway 5807. E. D. CANNADY..................Editor MRS. E. D. CANNADY....Manager ADVOCATE AGENTS E. Richardson, Broadway & Everett Sts. Holliday & Holliday, 125 N. Sixth Street. Edgar Williams, agent and reporter. YANCY FRANKLIN, Office Assis– tant and Linotype Operator. SUBSCRIPTION BATES i'er Year ·-·······--···-····--····-··----$2.50 Six Months ····----··-··----··- I.SO Three Monlhs -··-··...:.··-··------ 1.00 Payable in advance E111ered at the Postoffice at Portland, Oregon, as second-class matter. IMPORTANT! All communications for publica– t.ion or otherwise should be ad– dreased to The Advocate Publish– ing Company, Suite 312-313 Mac– leay Building, Portland, Oregon. Advertising rates made known on application. "Dou't ask for rights. Take them. An don't let anny wan give them to ye. A right that is handed to ye fr nawthin' has somethin' the matter with it."-Mr. Dooley. DEATH OF TWO YOUNG FOLK In the presence of great grief, words seem futile, poor things at best, when we would have them ex– press the . sympathy and sorrow that fills our hearts they fail. The blow that has been struck at the hearts of Mr. and Mrs. L. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. S. Bagley in the tragic untimely taking of their son and daughter, splendid upstanding young people just in the full promise of useful manhood and womanhood, is one so bitter that there is hardly an adequate method by which to express the mere fact. As the young man and young woman were strong and splendid, worthy and full of great promise, we feel, with their family, the sorrow of their passing. But as the young peo– ple left behind them the memory and country it is of paamount importance that Negroes conduct themselves in such manner as to be able to pro– duce a perfect alibi when taken in and questioned as a suspect. Circum– spect living and decorous conduct will do much toward stopping so much publicity of the Negro as a criminal. "AS FOR AS I GO" MAYOR BARS RANDOLPH FROM JACKSONVILLE (Continued From Pa&"e One) was responsible for creating this bias and un-American attitude of the mayor toward Randolph who is a na– tive of Florida. It will be intere sting to note in this connectio,n, that only some ei ght months ago, Mr Bennie Smith, Field Organizer of the Brotherhood A gentleman slipped on the top of Sleepmg Car Porters was ho und– stair of the subway and started slid- ed and harassed "J1d persecuted in ing to the bottom. Half way down, Jacksonville by the ctty police so that he collided with a lady, knocking her he was compelled to leave the tow:,. off her feet and the two continued When a statement of Mr. Smith's the journey together. After they had case was made to the New York reached the bottom, •he lady, still World, John Temple Graves, editor dazed, continued to sit on the gentle- of the Jacksonville 1' ournal, took is– man's chest. Looking up at her po- sue with it in an editorial entitled: litely, he finally exclaimed, "Madam, "New York Please Take Note". A:, I'm sorry, but this is as far as I go." attempt was made by the offcials of A BRIDGE AT ST. JOHNS The question of -building a bridge at St. Johns will be submitted to the voters at the May Primary election Already some opposition against the bridge is being heard in some quar ters of the city. E.D. C. HOW MUCH DO WE WANT PEACE? We are going to have a chance to answer this question, that is, our Congress is. If Congress represents us, we shall know how many of us are sincere and how inany of us are not. France is ready to sign an a– greement "publicly to engage itself with the United States to put war as between the two countries outside the pale of law."- It is a "compact for peace as a conservation of the long years of unbroken amity that have existed between the two countries." For no reason, according to this com– pact, shall war ever be permitted to become possible between the two con– tracting nations. An impossible agreement, does someone say? But why any more impossible than for two neighbors, both gentlemen, to sign a contract that no matter what ,happened or whose dog trespassed on the other's property, they would never take theit guns and go out to kill one an anoth– er? Jacksonville to charge Bennie Smith with circulating inflamatoryy litera– ture. The fact was, Mr. Smith was not circulating any such literature for he was only selling the Messen– ger Magazine, which has been sold in Jacksonville for the last ten years, during which time, as now, Mr. Ran– dolph was its editor. THE ADVOCATE 4Ge•- - - ·····- -J-l&h -·-·-···· 1 CHURCH"DIRECTORYI Mt. Olivet Baptist Church East First & Schuyler Streets Rev. J. L. Caston, Pastor Pastor's address, 384 East 1st St., North, Phone Trinity 5796. . -(>--- FIRST A. M. E. ZION CHUROlr. 417 Williams Ave. Rev. John F. Moreland, pastor. The Stranger's Sabbath Home - SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH 76th & E. Everett Sts. Sunday School at 10 A. M. B. Y. P. U. at 7 P. M. Preaching at 8 P. M. -. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Larrabee and McMillen Streets Rev. F. X. Runyon, Pastor. E. L. Jameson. Assistant ST. PHILLIPS MISSION Rodney at Knott St. Morning service, 11 a. m.; Sun, day School, 12 m. Archdeacon Black in charge; Mr. B. Coles, lay reader. A cordial welcome awaits you at St. Phillips. ---0--– SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 62nd St. and 39th Ave. S. E. Sabbath School 2:00 P. M. Services 3 :00 P. M. Miss Pearl Stafford, Leader. Visitors wefcome. -0- THE HOUSE OF PRAYER 28 Union Avenue North, Portland, Or Elder Robert Searcie, Pastor 6705-66th St., S. E. Phone Su. 2794 Sunday School 10 A. M.: Sunday ser– vices, 12 M. and 7:30 P. M. Mid-week Services, Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. All nations welcome - THE BA HAI ASSEMBLY Meets Every Friday Night at 405 Yamhill Street Meetings are Public ----<>-- Rev. J. W. Anderson, Re– gional Secretary of the Na– tional Baptist Convention, U. S. A. -Office 429 Til– lamoo~ St., -Trinity 3422. KNOW YOUR BIBLE C01>ie to Williams Ave. Branch Y. W. C. A. It is the purpose of Senator Cap– per the Foreign Relations Committee to introduce at the open session of the Senate a joint resolution provid– ing for the renunciation of war as the example of youth well spent, we b t th U 't d St ·--' F · · f h · . f . e w~ e nt e ate!.""- ranee re~o1ce. or t e imprint o even their '"and othe;-1Ike-mind~d nations. "The mayor attempted to hide be– hind a smoke screen," says Randolph, "in pretending if the Brotherhood was affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, he would permit the General Organizer to speak in Jacksonville. This is indeed a high– handed, autocratic attitude for a pub– lic official to take of a so-called civ– ilzed city. Whether the Brotherhood is affiliated with the American Fed– eration of Labor or not has nothing to do with me speaking in Jackso:1· ville or anywhere else in America", says Randolph. "Of course, I w9uld have gone dn down to Jackson'vlle and spoken to the citizens if they had not disapproved of my coming because of the position of the mayor." Randolph says he wrote the mayor a personal letter telling him of his pro– posed visit and requesting protection n view of his statement to the Ne– gro ctizens, and tte former attitude of the police toward Bennie Smith, but he received no reply. He has placed the case in the hands of the American Civil Liberties Union and also referred it to Mr. Green, presi– dent of the American Federation of Labor. Mr. Randolph believes that this case is not ortly a challenge to the Pullman porters but to eye<v red-blooded Negro with :my pride of race as well as fo every enlightened, fair-minded American citizen. Ran– dolph was compelled to cancel his southern tour on account of the Jacksonville situation. He planned to visit Atlanta and New Orleans for fl,e -.first timf.._ :!.· , .. _ 'f!Jve1-y Thursday Night at 7 :45 o'clock. brtef hfe upon the communi.U, in h , h h I' ; . We talk of peace, we profess to 1c t ey 1ve;• . - -* q =- - ~D. C. :•~~~l' ::ee; ;;e 1::ce~n:n~a~ LYNCHING STATES Congressman Dyer has again intro– duced his Anti-Lynching Bill in the United States Congress. And as be– fore, we expect to hear a great howl go up against its passage from the lynching states, viz: Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkan– sas, Alabama, Florida and a number of others. E.D.C. The man or woman who is doing something worthwhile for himself or the community, welcomes honest, intelligent and constructive criticism. It's the one who isn't doing anything worth while and who is little mental– ly and otherwise who hollers the loudest when anyone says anything abo11t what he or she is doing. E. D. C. How many names once flung with contempt at a few men and women ahead of their times, have become words spoken with praise and deser– ved honor. It W9.s a reproach to be called a leader or a discoverer or a promoter of big things. Several years ago the name of Harriet Tub– man, Frederick Douglass, J o h n Brown, William Lloyd Garrison, were mentioned in derision by many who did not have their broad vision; some of them were even beaten and publicly mobbed by pro-slaveryists. But today those names are spoken with the greatest reverence, honor and praise. E. D. C. CRIME PRESS AND THE NEGRO The white press of the country is filled with lurid stories of the most dastardly crimes imaginable. Fortu– nately, few Negroes have been found guilty of such brutal atrocities a– gainst humanity, although daily pa– pers carry big headlined stories of Negro attackers of white women, etc. A significant thing about these bes– tal outbreaks against humanity and civilization is that attempts are first made to fasten them on some Negro. The kidnapping, brutal mangling– murder craze that is sweeping i.e country in most instances is first laid to a Negro. There seems to be a disposition 01 the part of whites-both police and newspaper reporters- first to sus– pect Negroes of these unspeakable crimes. As soon as a crime is com– mitted the papers carry a story tell– ing of the arrest and questioning of Negro suspects by thepolice. Fortu– nately, in practically a11 of the most henious and fiendish crimes the ac– tual perpetrator has been white. Under the existing conditions and prevaling attitude of the police and newspaprcs (white) toward colored people in nearly every part of the the military gentlemen of the country tell us how they long for peace. Well, let us then join enthusiastically in supporting this fne measure. We wonder whether Senator Capper will I be called a pacifist. Quite likely. We would to Heaven there were 100, I 000, 000, pacifist in the United States, at least enough to insure the passing of Senator Capper's measure. Coming To Portland J Dr. Me/ /enthin SPECIALIST in International Medicinie for the past fifteen years DOES NOT OPERATE Will be at BENSON HOTEL WED. THU. & FRI. 1, 2, & 3. Office Hours: 10 A. M. to 4 P. M. THREE DAYS ONLY No Charge For Consultation Dr. Mellenthin is a regular grad– uate in medicine and surgery and is licensed by the state of Oregon. He does not operate for chronic appendicitis, gall stones, ulcers of stomach, tonsils or adenoids. He has to credit wonderful results in disease of the stomach, liver, bow– els, blood, skin, nerves, heart, kid– ney, bladder, bed wetting, catarrh, weak lungs, rheumatism, sciatica, leg ulcers and rectal ailments. Below are the names of a few of his many satisfied patients in Oregon who have been treated for one of the above named causes: Elmer Booker, Condon. D. G. Horn, Bonanza. · Chas. Desch, Portland. Fred Shields, Klamath Falls. Dani.el Steinon, Allegany. R. E. Neal, Central Point. Joe. Shoeships, Gibbon. Remember above date, that con– sultation on this trip will be free a:id that hrs treatment is different. Married women must be accom· panied by their husbands. Address: 211 Bradbury Bldg., Los Angeles, California. "Where Shall We Spen d Eltrnily ?" L Competent Instructor. 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It ought to be a flowing fountain tor aspiring youth, FRANK R. OROSSWAITH. Cornelius Edwin Walker, white author and lecturer:– "Whosoever disputes your assertions has SOKE task indeed." Associated Negro Press-- "ln it is more of the gold ot Negro history than in any other book. She has performed a service hitherto unattained." Linen, f2.00 Leather, '3.00 Addres&- UNIVERSAL PRESS Box 832, Oklahoma City, Okla., or 1518 Lennox "ave., New York •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Potrland' sElectricalShoppihgCenter The Portlnd Electric Power Company's Home The Electric Building At Broadway and Alder Streets Is in the very heart of the business district. . 'Fhe Electric Store on the First Floor · is Portland's Electrical Shopping Center. Within one to three blocks of nearly all the princiPal stores, shops, hotels, banks, restaurants and theatres. • Street cars right to the door from :every part of the city, for single fare and transfer. -- Principal railway ticket o ffices-.; and interubai: railw~nd ?tag~ ter- minals easily a ible _ PORTLAND ELECTJUC POWER COMPANY Ehlctrlc lluildlng, Portland, Oregon ............. ., .................................................. MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES (By Edgar Williams) Order of Service • **a.:. ZION A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES "The Tears of Love", he subject of the pastor's sermon, was enjoyed by the large audience that was pre· 1. Prelude • - Selected I sent Sunday morning. The text was 2. Processi.onal . I "She stood at his feet behind him 3. Responsive Reading, Chant, Prayer weeping," Luke 7:38. He brought 4. Congre~ational Hy'?1n I out that Christian love is not an ir- 5. (a) Scnptu¥ Readmg · Chant • rational emotion that cannot give an (b) Prayer • Cfiant. account of itself. It rests upon a dis- 6. Announcements tin ct fact; the assurance of forgive- 7. Anthem (Missionary Offering) ness thru Christ. To have this love 8. Sermon 9. Prayer Chant 10. Inviational 11. Offering 12. Recessional 13. Doxology 14. Benediction. one must kuow of Christs' love for them, and a consciousness of their sins. The more we grow in Christian Character the deeper should be our sorrrow for sin. The night service was made beauti– ful by the splended music rendered Sunday was another day of triumph by the choir. The choir practiced at j)livet. Large crowds worshipped I Friday night at the home of Mrs. with us. Sunday School at 9:30 A. M. Lena Bowers, 193 Ivy, and the under General Superintendent Jones, Church reaped the benefit, the mu- who has been recently appointed to I sic was fine. The sermon subject the work, began the day. The slogan was "A Transient Hour." The text for the year is a "Bigger and Better was "This is your hour and the pow– School". There-are eight departments er of darkness." Saturday, January 21, 1928 SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES E. 76th and E. Everett Sts. (By Mrs. Elnora Mitchell) Sunday's Sermon was attended by our usual congregation of ardent wor– shippers. Prayer meeting was held on Tuesday evening after which our business meeting was held. Rev. House has been called as our supply pastor- and from now on we will have regular service both morn– ing and evening. The friends and the public at large are invited to come and hear Rev. House. He is a won– derful speaker, being a truly -ciod– loving, truth-speaking christian dis– ciple. You are also invited to prayer meeting Tuesday eveni•g at 7:30. HOTEL NOTES James Bragg, a private waiter at The Portland, was ill for several days this week and unable to work. The tw'o tailors who look after the ckthes of the guests at The Port– land for the past several years, got the gate this week. 1n the school : the Cradle Roll, the Rev Moreland spoke of the Crime Beginners, the Primaries, the- Juniors Wave that seems to be engulfing our the Intermediates, the Young People, city and nation as well as the for– the Adults and the Home Depart- mation of societies that are antago– ment. Efficient Superintendents for I nistic to Christ as being nothing to these departments are being trained cause great alarm. He said this had by the pastor in a regular course of always been the case and was more Booker Washington says he will study every Wednesday night from on the decline now than ever. This tnake time hereafter when he gets 7 to 8 P. M. The enrollment is is their hour, tomorrow is mine All back on The Portland bell stand. steadily on the increase. Every par- these forces are transent; the only I · h' · h J d h I Headwaiter Ike of The Portland, ent in Portland is urged to bring their astmg t mg 1s t e rea an w o e- chldren to the school. In the near some. is still nursing his dislocated arm. future a series of socials will be given Next Sunday morning the Pastor by the department for the children. will speak from the- subject "What Mrs. F. H . Harrington, former house-keeper at The Portland, who is now in Seattle, says she would like to have the Portland bell hops at her hotel. Get in line now. Unites to Christ." Promptly.,at 11 :00 A. M. a full choir The "Vigilantees" Club met Tue~- FOR RENT emerged from the choir room, fol- day night at the home of its Presi– lowed by Rev. Geo. Gardner, who so dent Mrs. L. A. Ashford. The meet– ably assist Dr. Caton. Presently the ing was well attended and the ladies Deacons entered from the Pastor's discused plans for the betterment o'f study then the Pastor, fresh and the Church. Meet with them Thur&- ready for service. The opening ser· day night. You are Welcome. The 1 furnished room. Couple prefetred vice was reverent and hi~hly spirit- club is open for members a.t this time. $12. per isonth. East 4431. ual. Our newest member is Mr. George Dr Caston used for a text James Everett, who united with the Church Mr. Lilliard Evans, of 662 S. Wat- 4: 7 "Submit yourselves therefore to last Wdnesday night at the Bible er St., recently returned home from God. Resist the devil and he will reading and prayer meeting. This a visist to Wichita, Kans., where he flee from you." This sermon was a meeting is greatly enjoyed by those passed the holidays pleasantly with masterly effort on the subject "God that attend. his parents, other relatives and and the Devil." Several persons Come out and let us discuss your I friends. Mr. Evans was the inspira– wondered how he could get so much favorite passage of the Bible with lion of many social courtesies. He is real information and spiritual food you. a member of Rose City Lodge of out of it, but the large audience was Thursday Afternoon the Gleaners Elks of this city and holds the office swayed perceptibly by his logic and Art Club met at the Parsonage 260 of Loyal Knight. power of evil as contrasted with the Cook Ave. The ladies are working character, purpose and power of hard making beautiful things for their good. He urged Christians to resist big bazar and Carnival which comes evil and submit to God. He advise off April 12th and 13th. This club each Christian to be panoplied with the helmet of salvation, the breast– plate of righteousness, to gird their loins with the truth, to hav., their feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, to use the shield of faith and the sword of the spirit, which he declared was the Word of God. Many were made. to rejoice. At 6:30 P. M. the Church assembled in its training work. The subject for discussion was "Do We Need the Church Today?" Mrs. Fred Lee, Mr. Sidney Porter and Deacon G. R. Davidson led in the discussion. The topi.cs treated in their order by them were "Are You Perfect?"; "The World Needs the Church and "Do Men Still Need a Savior." Mrs. Gee. Gardner is the President and is doing fine work. Attendance was fair. At 7 :30 a large part of the evening crowd had assembled. The Pastor despite his very strenous day chose to throw his whole self into the ser– vice. Using the subject "God and the Sinner," he preached a sermo1 such as never been heard in Olivet. Every aestige of justification was re– moved from sin,ers and the pointed question "Why will ye die?" pierced men and women thru and thru. The Holy Spirit broke loose and while the church prayed, being led by the Pas– tor and Rev. Gardner, many persons 1·ejoiced in the God of their salvation. The church was alive and had put on her strength. Mr. Hicks, an uncle of Sister Marie Smith and Mrs. Jones, the wife of ourGeneral Superinten· dent united with the church. F~lly a half dozen other men and wome:i rushed to the Pastor after the ser– vice and promised to join the forces of righteousness. Come on· friends, we want you to go with us. The of– fering for the day was $100.60. The church must have an average offering of a $100 per week to pay its regular expenses, and lift its mortgage. This is the first time we've truck our ne– cessary weekly offering. Lets' keep it up. Our pastor says, we do not need to worry about the money, if we will do God's work, thoughtless of the consequences. We are begin– ning to see he is right. Now, dent stand back to see if we are going to succeed. We mean to follow out our pastor's program and success must come. Come and join us now. We need you. Please comE' in and pay your obli– gations to The Advocate: PATENTS Obtained. Send model or sketch and we will promptly send you a report. 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