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VOLUME m, NO. 5
HISTORIANS’ CONFERENCE CALLED
.ClarendaQameron White in Violin Recital
Violin virtuoso
IS PRESENTED BY
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Clarence Cameron White in Rare
Mnsicale Fete Pleases
Music Lovers.
Clarence Cameron White, violin
virtuoep, U truly the genius as her
alded. His appearance at the Church
club Monday evening, under the au
spices of the Naborhood club, of
which Mrs. Monjoy Jones is president,
was highly pleasing to an appreciable
audience. The master violinist was as
sisted by Miss Marienne Jeffrey at
the piano and Miss Jeeka Oden, so
prano. Mr. White, who has studied
in both Paris and London under fa
mous masters, has been pronounced
as possessing rare technique by the
beet teachers in America.
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His first number was (a) Gypsy
Song, (b) Scherzo. This was follow
ed by “The Cry of Rachel,” sung by
Miss Jeska Oden, whose beautiful so
prano voice charmed the audience.
Mr. White then played in a masterly
manner (a) “Romance,” (b) “Ori
entals,” (c) “Berceuse,” (d) “Piz
zicato.” “Inpromptu, C sharp minor.
Opus 28” was played by Miss Mari
enne Jeffrey, who is recognized as
the foremost pianist of the Twin
Cities. Her Interpretation was un
usually splendid.
Weil Received.
The White's “Prize Song” was on
par with his previous selections, fol
lowed by “Ave Maria,” by Miss Oden.
The last suite played by Mr. White
consisted of (a) “Twilight.” (b)
“Serenade,” (c) “On the Bayou,”
(d) "Negro Chant,” (e) "Negro
Dance,” The master violinist pos
sessed a pleasing personality as well
as musical talent. He was born in
Tennessee, reared in Oberlin, Ohio,
and received his early education at
Washington.
So pleasing was his recital that
several encores were necessary to sat
isfy the applauding audience. Each
tone was perfectly at the control of
Mr. White.
The complete program was varied
and his interpretation of the num
bers show a great tenderness and the
beauty of their art embodied by his
sympathetic touch seemed most di
vine in ‘‘Romance” by Palmgren.
The Naborhood club is due much
appreciation for bringing Mr. White
to St. Paul tor! the benefit of the mu
sic lovers. The proceeds were for
the benefit of Crispus Attucks Home.
Boston has a social organization
named "The Bell-Weevils.”
Included in our 340 manufacturers
are six women.
as semi-professionals, but this num
ber does not include the ward "heel
ers.”
We have 506 “healers” classified
Statistics show that we have only
two colored female “hunters and
trappers.” The count must be
wrpng!
J.H. McDonald
For Councilman
tj. H. McDonald is
one of the efficient
Councilmen who la de
serving of our support
He has helped put over
some of the proposi
tions that have made
this one of the leading
cities. His experience
is of such that his
place in the City Council would be
difficult to fill. Mr. McDonald stands
squarely behind only such measures
that are right and believes that citi
sens alike are to share in the bene
fits of the community, ike primaries
Monday will give ns an opportunity
of helping a good man to re-election.
Mayor Arthur E. Nelson
For Justice to All Citizens
AhiriUß E. NELSON
STERLING CLUB
IN FANCY DRESS
PARTY OE RARITY
. The Mardi Gras of New Orleans
fame was transplanted to Union Hall
Monday evening, February 29, when
the Sterling club, noted for their
original mode of entertaining, gave
their fourth annual party in the
form of a Fancy Dress affair.
Real carnival decorations consist
ing of purple and white streamers,
myriads of vari-colored balloons, and
confetti suspended from the ceiling
over the heads of the dancers, trans
formed the hall into a beautiful set
ting for King Folly and his revelers.
Stevens’ Harmony Kings, seated on
the stage amidst an Oriental back
ground, delighted the dancers, who
called for repeated encores, and they
played as never before. Supper was
served at midnight while Mrs. Maxine
Anderson entertained with the latest
song hits. Unique favors were pre
sented to each guest.
Among the Dancers.
Night, in her somber mantle of
black with hundreds of stars and
crescents, shed her moonbeams on
the dancers. Spanish grand dames
with their lace mantillas and red
roses flirted gayly with the cowboys
from the wild and wooly west. State
ly colonial dames curtesied to the
gentlemen from Virginia; charming
Japanese and Chinese maidens waved
their fans in ecstasy to Chinese man
darins and merchants whose pigtails
floated in the air. Handsome Sheiks
cf the desert mingled on the sands
with the Gypsies in dazzling colors.
Persian and Arabian beauties with
their black eyes peering over their
veils gazed into those of the Mexican
voquerros in Sombrero and corduroy
costume. Fashions of long ago, Reu
ben and Silas from the country,
tripped the light fantastic with In
dian princesses. Artists in their
smocks neglected their art to .dance
with the Castilian beauties of Span
ish fame while Red Riding Hood and
the Dairy Maid strolled amongst the
dancers.
Features Entertainment.
The Queen of Hearts was there
regaled in her robes of satin and er
mine covered with red hearts as the
witch swept on with her broom be
fore the midnight hour should come.
Native Hawalians with their
wreaths of welcome strummed love
ditties on their ukeleles while the
Butterfly hovered near a Flower Girl
with her basket of blossoms. Dainty
maidens in red and white costumes
dispensed delicious frappe add
quenched the thirst of the dancers
from many lands. A Bonnie Scotch
Lassie in her Tarltan plaid did a
ST. PAUL—MINNEAPOLIS. MINN., SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1924
We wish to call the attention of
our voters to the advlsibllity of sup
porting our present Mayor, Arthur
E. Nelson, in his campaign for re
election. Our present Mayor is
highly deserving of the favorable
consideration of our group because
he has stood for only such measures
that meant fairness to all. His ad
ministration can pass the most rigid
muster because his platform speech
es were fulfilled after his election,
which is more than we can say for
some of his predecessors.
Mayor Nelson has always stood
for a greater St Paul and has worked
faithfully to secure that end. The
city has been benefited by his regime,
so let us keep him at the head of our
municipal government and secure
liberty, justice and equality for all
citizens, regardless of race, color or
creed.
Highland Fling; nearby the gentle
man from Palm Beach made love to
a fascinating maiden who broke his
heart when she proved to belong to
the masculine sex. The ever obling
ing porter gave service till early
mom to Columbia and America.
Blushing Pierettes in black and white
pirouetted over the floor with Pier
rot the clown.
Mr. W. A. Alexander, president,
assisted by the entertainment com
mittee composed of B. F. Edwards,
Richard Anderson, James Milton,
Carlos Alexander, George Moore and
Clarence McCullough of Minneapolis,
were untiring in their efforts to see
that the guests were royally enter
tained.
All departed in the wee sma*
hours, voting this the most delight
ful affair ever given by the club.
HENNEPIN COUNTY G. O. P.
PICK RACE DELEGATES
The Hennepin County Republican
convention, which met Wednesday,
had two delegates of our group in
the persons of Messrs. Fred L. Jeml
son and Eddie S. Blackman, both of
Minneapolis. They elected from the
Sixth ward Mr. Jemison, defeating
his white opponent in the first pre
cinct, while Mr. Blackman bad no op
position. The convention was of
great importance to the Hennepin
county Republicans. The two dele
gates, Messrs. Jemison and Black
man, were the only representatives
of our voters present They also
went to St. Paul after the session.
The failure of the Sanhedrin con
ference to remain in session several
weeks longer nearly cost Howard
University 1307,000.
Four Negro convicts were recently
burned to death in a fire that de
stroyed the main building at the Flat
Top Mine, near Birmingham, Ala.
Just a little variation from the usual
program of being whipped to death.
Com. Ferguson
Merits Support
No man in the city ad
ministration has contrib
uted more to the building
of a greater city than L.
R. S. Ferguson, commis
sioner of Education. We
have been fortunate In
securing better schools because of
his far-slghtednesS; even more ade
quate growth of the city.
We believe our present Commis
sioner of Education worthy of the
support of our group and feel that
are should help nominate and elect
him by an even greater majority than
he was in his previous campaign. The
commonwealth requires the education
of the people as the safeguard of lib
erty and order, so let's keep Commis
sioner Ferguson on the Job.
THE NORTHWESTERN
ORGANIZATION TO
HELP WORKING
MEN IN MILE CITY
Various Departments Will Solve
Problems Confronting Our
Group riere.
The Porters’ and Walters’ club, 18
So. Third street, Minneapolis, has in
augurated a campaign whereby more
men of our group may find employ
ment in the Northweat. At a recent
meeting, called especially for that
purpose, plans were made whereby
an employment bureau might be
made a part of the club. One thou
sand letters have been sent out to
the business men, factory, hotel and
every other enterprise where men are
employed, asking .that they use our
men in such capacities as convenient.
The service of the employment bu
reau is given free of charge to both
employer and employe. Only the
best men will be placed on any Job;
so the employer may rest assured of
satisfaction.
The necessity of this phase was
seen during the unemployed men’s
struggle through the past winter, and
it was deemed necessary to promote
the general welfare of these men by
securing employment for them.
Not only has the Porters' and
Waiters’ club employment
bureau to its activities, but have an
intelligence bureau, musicians and
theater folk quarters, barber shop
and lunch room, all adding to the
comforts of visitors. The necessity
of coping with the economic situation
as pertains to the men of our group
makes it highly imperative that
some organization adopt plans by
Other Features.
(EoUmrl (Eharlra IK. foung
1865 1922
v (By LeAnder Raymond Hill)
The career of Charles Young, the soldier, statesman and musician, is
of perennial interest to the world because it represents a high personal
achievement accomplished under severe difficulties.
Born in obscurity, like Lincoln, he faced the American color prejudice,
lion-like, and rose high in the ranks of fame and usefulness.
Colonel Young served his country in Haiti, Africa, Mexico and the
Philippines. He served four years as military attache to Haiti. During
this time he made an accurate map of the country. It is said that the
American Marines would not have been able to find their way into Haiti
so easily had not Captain Young done his work so well. He also found time
to write the drama, “Toussaint L’Ouverture.”
The last time the writer saw Colonel Young was in December, 1919,
in Boston, Mass., just prior to his departure for Liberia. I shall never for
get the stem expression and the sparkling eyes of this noble character.
The inspirational power and personal magnetism of Colonel Young were
the secrets of his success. I recall the inspirational effect of his voice when
he addressed the Grand Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity (of which
he was a member) in Tremont Temple. The Colonel made a strong plea
for justice. He said that he wanted for us all what other Americans enjoy
and pleaded for an awakening spirit of united action to get what was justly
ours. He continued: “Bolshevism, anarchism and all other ‘isms’ should
be avoided. They breed violence. Whatever changes occur in our social,
political and economic laws will not be wrought by bloodshed,” he declared.
Never in my life have I heard a more earnest plea for united action.
As long as we can produce men and women of his strength and worth
we need not be afraid of the future or what it will bring. His picture ought
to be in the home of every member of the race. Teach your boys and girls
his story; make them know him and his record. Like Lincoln, he had what
all men, black and white, respect—moral and physical courage and the
ability to meet hard tasks and disagreeable situations unflinchingly with
out losing his head or his confidence in himself. When a man loses hope
in the future and confidence in himself the game of a useful life is up.
Colonel Young was especially interested in the men of his race, and I
can truly say that he has left a lasting and uplifting imprint in the minds
of every man who knew him. He was a musician of no mean ability. I
recall, vividly, that evening in Boston when this soldier, statesman and
traveler sat at the piano and mastered some of the most difficult composi
tions of the world’s greatest artists.
Colonel Young was intensely interested in the development of Liberia.
It was his intention while military attache to Liberia to write a history of
the country. He was stricken while on an investigation tour of the interior.
In the passing of Colonel Young the government has lost a good citi
zen, and the race a friend, and the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity a big brother.
So in our memorial services of March 12, with our faces turned to the East,
while the bugle sounds the “taps,” let us build a monument to the memory
of Charges Young and his achievements in the minds of the coining gen
erations.
Detective Wins Laurels
On Crime Wave Efficiency
One of the efficient members of the
police department is Detective J. A.
Mitchell, who has been on the force
of law enforcers for 10 years. Mr.
Mitchell has unravelled some of the
most intricate crimes in St. Paul and
U held in valuable estimation by the
Commissioner of Safety. His experi
ence and qualifications are responsi
ble for his being sent to Pennsylva
nia, Ohio, Colorado, Washington, Il
linois, Kansas and Nebraska on offi
cial business for the police depart
ment.
At the tima of Mr. Mitchell’s ap
pointment, fifty men, including twen
ty policemen who sought promotion,
also took the examination. Only
eight of these men were successful in
passing the test, of which Detective
Mitchell ranked third. He is pro
gressive, thorough and capable of
handling his position.
which these conditions may be rem
edied. The fact that the growth of
a group is dependant upon their abil
ity to secure employment was the
first consideration given.
Only desirable, competent men
who are willing to make good on the
Job will be given the privileges of
using the bureau, which is maintalq
ed for the exclusive to play a favora
ble part in the economic life of the
Mill City.
Wills and Firpo
Bout Doubtful
A final bid for a heavyweight bat
tle on July 19 between Louis Firpo
and Harry Wills was contained in a
statement issued by the New York
syndicate which for several weeks
has been dangling a 1500,000 purse
in an effort to attract the principals
into the match.
*’.*TOMCAt
J. A. MITCHELL
Reiterating conditions imposed
several days ago and subsequently re
jected by Firpo, according to cable
dispatches, the syndicate’s statement
asserts these terms will not be modi
fied and unless the Argentine changes
his attitude all negotiations will be
cancelled.
Lew Raymond, who is associated
with Simon Flaherty of the Queens
boro Athletic club in the syndicate,
admitted today that he entertained
small hope that Firpo would accept
his terms, but declared that since be
had received no direct word from the
South American he desired to make
his final position clear.
We have 142 female painters and
enamelers, but, of course, this num
ber does not include those who prac
tice the art on that part of their
heads containing the eyes, nose and
mouth.
PRICE: FIVE CENTS
CONFERENCE OF
HISTORIANS TO
MEET APRIL 34
Prominent Speakers Will Ad
dress Body to Discuss All
Phases of Race.
On the 3rd and 4th of April the
Spring Conference of the Association
for the Study of Negro Life and His
tory will take place in Philadelphia.
Reports on the status of investiga
tions will be made, men of scientific
preparation will be invited to discuss
serious aspects of their studies and
prominent persons interested in the
Negro will bring a word of cheer. We
are endeavoring to make this the
moat significant meeting in the his
tory of the association.
The conference will direct Its at
tention to the Negro In Africa, the
Latin-Amerlcan of color, the migra
tion in its historical setting, racial
crossings or inter-breeding, labor be
fore the Civil War, labor during the
reconstruction, the free Negro prior
to emancipation, folk-lore, and the
development of the church.
Various Speakers.
Practically all of the speakers are
persons of national reputation and
the topics which they will discuss
are of paramount itnf' rtance. Mr.
L. Hollingsworth WddEi, president of
the Urban league, will discuss “Some
Happy Results of Race Contacts;’'
Mr. Charles S. Johnson, editor of
Opportunity, will present the “Migra
tion of the Negro in Its Historical
Setting;” Dr. Melville J. Herakoviu
of the New School of Social Research
will speak from the results of his
study of “Racial Crossings of the
Whites and Blacks in Harlem, New
York City." Dr. Alain Leroy Locke,
who has recently returned from Afri
ca, will disclose “New Approaches to
African Culture;" Professor Charles
H. Wesley of Howard University will
deliver a discourse on the “Economic
Status of the Negro in the Decade
Prior to the Civil War;” Dr. Robert
T. Keriin, the noted author and re
former, will discuss the “Latest De
velopments in Negro Poetry;” Mr. A.
A. Taylor, associate investigator of
the Association for the Study of Ne
gro Life and History, will speak on
“The Movement of the Negroes to the
Southwest Between 1830 and 1850;”
the Honorable Thomas E Miller, for
mer member of Congress, will en
lighten the conference on the "Free
Negro Prior to the Civil War;” Dr.
R. C. Woods, president of Virginia
Seminary, will deliver an address on
“The Value of the Association to the
Race,” and Mias Nannie H. Bur
roughs, head of the National Train
ing School for Girls, will speak on
“The Importance of Negro History.”
Here is a new movement of tremend
ous significance and possibilities.
We hear much about down-wlth-Ne
gro and the like, but such spokesmen
represent the mob. As the years go
by the public learns more and more
to appreciate the value of the Negro
in the life of the nation. Thia change
is not an accidental result It has
been brought about by the men and
women who are using the printed
word to put the case of the Negro
before the world. Some of has
been done by means of propaganda
and some of it by scientific research
and publication. The latter is the
task of the historian.
Advancement Seen.
A few years ago it was considered
exceptional to meet a Negro who
could write an article for a magazine
or publish a book. Now with the
rapidly increasing number of these
studying the social sciences In the
best universities of the country, we
find a large group of scholars pre
senting the Negroes* case to the
world in definitive form. They have
not as yet Won their point, and it
will require some time before men
given to bias will concede the force
of what these historians are writing;
but no man can in the future write
the history of this day and genera- ,
tion without taking into aooouat
what theee students are unearthing
and publishing to the- world. 1
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