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AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER
Published Weekly, in the Interest of the American Negro, by the
Bulletin-Appeal Publishing Co.
The Oldest Negro Newspaper In the Northwest.
Established in 1885.
302 Court Block Phone: Garfield 2075. St. Paul, Minnesota
OWEN HOWELL : Publisher
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Entered as second-class matter February 20, 1922, at the postoffice at
St. Paul, Minn., under the Act of March 3, 1879.
Notice—Editors may use any non-copy righted matter in this
giving The Bulletin-Appeal credit for the same.—The
. The social status of the American Negro has undergone con
siderable change since the abolishment of slavery. Before, and
during the Civil War, there were two classes, known as “freed”
and “contraband" Negroes, the latter being the term given by
General Butler to the slaves whose service was impressed by the
confederate forces.
The freedman represented a class whose liberty had been con
ferred by an act of the owner, or the result of purchase by the
slave, himself, due to his own energy and thrift. As a consequence
he had the right to hold property, real and personal, to engage in
business pursuits, or hire his service to others for a monetary con
sideration.
The freedman had the opportunity to acquire learning and be
come skilled in the trades.
"Diese limited rights w’ere protected by statutes and resulted in
building up a system of social aristocracy.
It also gave him an advantage over his brother enthralled in
the bondage of slavery.
For many years this puerile idea prevailed in almost every
part of the country by this privileged class, and, indeed, was car
ried to the extreme limit in the cities of the east and northwest
long after the abolition of slavery.
The rapid advancement of those who had been repressed in
the acquirement of both education and wealth, had much to do with
breaking the barriers erected by the favored class.
In fact, the progeny of the former has outstripped the latter
in the race for progress and achievement. However, the custom
left a blight upon the race that tyas been transmitted to the pres
ent generation. We find, in cities especially, an inclination among
the race to be “exclusive”—ne plus ultra. The so-called select few,
“holier than thou ” who enjoy the empyreal social atmosphere, re
quire the possession of wealth and literacy as the standard of
eligibility to membership.
A man is judged by his character and worth to the community
where he resides, regardless of occupation or the advantages of
education. It matters not what position he fills, whether it be high
or low, as long as he fills it with fidelity and ability. Education is
much desired, when accompanied with common sense as a balance,
but there are things in life of greater importance to mankind.
Rightful service in whatever we undertake to do, thoughtfulness
of the welfare of others, the spirit of brotherhood and the rev
erence for the Fatherhood of God, are things worth while and de
termine the status of true manhood.
The report of the National Urban League, at its annual meet
ing held recently in New York City, and published in this issue of
the Bulletin-Appeal, is most gratifying.
From an idea formed by a small but progressive group of men
and women it has grown in a few short years to gigantic propor
tions.
It is proving its right to existence by the helpful Service it is
rendering the race.
This unique work is being carried on by earnest men and wo
men of the race—students of sociology—with commendable ability
and zeal.
With the N. A. A. C. P. f to guard the sacred rights of citizen
ship, decent treatment and the administration of justice by the
law courts, and the National Urban League to look after industrial
activity and the general welfare of the race in city life—in order
that it may find honest employment at a fair and reasonable wage
—the American Negro is placed upon a sound footing and his fu
ture is assured.
These two useful organizations have been of more practical
benefit in advancing the cause of the Negro in this country in the
short time of their existence than all the unorganized efforts of
race leadership since the right of suffrage was conferred upon
him.
The truth is, the race has outgrown leadership, either single
or group.
It thinks and acts as an individual, en masse.
The method of procedure with the league is peculiar. **
It requires consummate tact. It cannot demand in bombastic
language the things it seeks to accomplish.
It must use the utmost diplomacy by an appeal to justice and
reason.
It is out on the firing line of racial prejudice and is overcoming
it thru strategy and good marksmanship.
That its work is effective is due to the insistent preparatory
training its force is subjected to before assignment to an impor
tant post is made.
The National Urban League is entitled to the gratitude of the
race, and should have its co-operation and financial and moral sup
port.
Marcus Garvey lost his appeal to have the verdict of the court
that found him guilty of using the United States mails to defraud
in the sale of stock in the Black Star Navigation Company. The
defendant announces his intention to carry the matter to the
court of last resort—the United States Supreme Court.
We are too far removed from the influence of Mr. Garvey and
the evidence as appeared in the press is too vague for us to form an
opinion on the guilt or innocence of the defendant. However, we
believe Mr. Garvey erred when he refused to employ counsel for
defense. We do not agree with Marcus Garvey’s scheme to estab
lish an empire in Africa, yet, for all of that, Garvey may possess
a vision of universality far greater than we are able to penetrate.
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“Do the day's work”—Calvin Coolidge.
SOCIAL CASTE AMONG NEGROES
THE WORK OF THE URBAN LEAGUE
CONVICTION OF MARCUS GARVEY
Who can say that he is altogether wrong? From our standpoint
we have the solution of the problems of the American Negro,
whose destiny must be worked out in this country, where condi
tions are more favorable than in fever stricken Africa.
Garvey is not an ordinary man. He has a large following who
have faith in his integrity, in spite of his conviction. That he has
accomplished what he has under such adverse conditions proves
conclusively his ability to lead regardless of the fact that he has
the co-operation of not more than twenty-five per cent of the Ne
groes in America.
Gleanings from Our Exchanges
SYMPATHETIC WHITE FRIENDS
The colored citizens of Savannah are blessed by having a
sympathetic set of white friends. In their friendship they are sin
cere. In some cases sympathy is shown from a mercenary point
because the sympathizer is receiving returns therefrom, but not so
among these white friends we have in mind. For instance last
week the remains of a colored woman who for many years had
worked for a prominent white family before going north, were
brought to the city for interment. Two of our prominent white
citizens, who are busy men; left their office and met the remains
at the station. What compelled this? Only that true friendship
that extends from a real southerner to one of us who proves true
to dur trust and faithful in the discharge of our duties. The Tri
bune is always proud to do honor to these friends.—Savannah Tri-
Americanization Series
The Bulletin-Appeal will publish, each week, biographies and
auto-biographies of men and women of the race who have con
tributed something worthwhile to the history of our common
country. The object of these articles is to acquaint the youth of
the race, both native bom and alien, with facts that are not to be
found in the average school history.
There are in the United States a large number of aliens of the
colored races. The immigration laws limit the number of whites
of each nationality, forbids orientals, but permits the darker races
to enter without restrictions. This fact is due, no doubt, out of
deference to the American Negro. It devolves a duty, however,
upon the race to prepare the new comers for American citizenship.
That they may know America better we present the biography of
Harriet Tubman—Abolitionist and Philanthropist.
Harriet Tubman was bom in slavery about 1815; she died at
Auburn, N. Y., March 10th, 1913.
She escaped from her master's plantation in Maryland when
about 25 years of age, visited Garrison, Brown, and other Aboli
tionists and became an active promoter of the “Underground Rail
way.”
She first rescued her parents, and during the two decades be
fore the Civil war, made repeated journeys to the South and
brought a total of 400 or more of her race to the North and
Canada.
During the war she served with distinction as a scout , with
the Massachusetts troops and guided Colonel Montgomery in his
memorable expedition into South Carolina.
By the friendly help of Secretary Seward, she was enabled to
make her home at Auburn, N. Y., after the war, and there soon be
came engaged in philanthropic service in behalf of the poor and
aged of her race.
Her efforts led to the “Foundation of the Harriet Tubman
Home for Indigent Negroes," to which she gave personal over
sight until 1908.
She married in the South in early life a man named Tubman,
who died, and later married Nelson Davis.
Harriet Tubman’s service to her race and country are without
parellel in like achievement by any member of her sex in the his
tory of the world.
Her busy helpful life and innate modesty, precluded her from
writing an autobiography, even tho importuned from time to time
by her friends to do so.
When hatred and prejudice has spent its force and the era of
brotherly love has taken possession of the American mind, Harriet
Tubman, will be accorded her rightful place in history, along with
Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, Frances Willard, Susan B.
Anthony, and the galaxy of other notable women.
It is to be hoped that from the pen of some one of the race a
biography of Harriet Tubman will soon issue and be given to the
world. . ......
Her deeds of self sacrifice and daring are an inspiration to the
youth of the race. .
It is very gratifying to note that St. Paul boasts of a civic
league, among our group, that bears the honored name of this
splendid character. . '
State Federation Colored Women’s
Clubs Hold Mid-Winter Meeting
The Minnesota Federation of Col
ored Womens’ Clubs met In regular
mid-winter session Monday, Feb. 9,
at the Phyllis Wheatley House. Min
neapolis. After an executive session
held In the house parlors In the fore
noon, a luncheon was served for the
attending delegates, members and
friends.
Mrs. Kathryn L. Smith, the only
remaining member who was present
at the organization of the State Fed
eration twenty years ago, was pre
sented with a pearl bracelet, the
clasps of which were set with her
birth stones, by her compeers, as a
reward for her constant devotion to
the cause and her valuable help in
its upbuilding.
The morning session was presided
over by Mrs. Susan B. Evans, state
president. Mrs. Robert A. Van
Hook, chairman of arrangements pre
sided at the luncheon session. At the
afternoon session Mrs. Evans read
her report and addressed the meet
ing on the urgent needs of the or
ganization, its objects and aims,
which was received enthusiastically.
INTERESTING PROGRAM
BROADCAST SATURDAY
Local artists of our group had
the distinction of being the first to
broadcast over the Saturday after
noon program of WCCO. An excep
tionally fine program was given by
Mesdames Hattie Oliver, soloist;
George-Hamilton, accompanist; Sid
ney Williams, pianist, and, George
Hamilton, baritone soloist The
radio fans were highly pleased with
HARRIET TUBMAN
Mr. E. A. Carter of the St. Paul
Branch of the Urban League, spoke
on “The Negro in Industry, and gave
some startling figures obtained from
the U. S. Census Report Bhowing the
efficiency of the women of the race
as workers in every line of endeavor.
Attorney Geo. DeVaughn followed
Mr. Carter in a brief address on the
subject of industrial occupation.
Mr. Raymond Cannon, National
President of the Alpha Phi Frater
nity, gave a resume of the struggle
of the race to obtain education, and
pleaded for united action to reach
the goal of full and wholesome man
hood. Mrs. Jessie Williams, Duluth,
read an interesting paper on "The
Negro in Poetry. Mrs. K. Smith
rendered a vocal solo.
Madames Sellers and Smith pre
sided at the tea tables during the so
cial hour at the close of the after
noon session. The meeting was one
o fthe most successful ever held.
The Bulletin-Appeal regrets that
lack of space makes it impossible to
give minute details as to all who
participated.
the program, judging from the gen
erous response of telephone calls and
telegrams received by WCCO.
GIVEN TWENTY YEARS
FOR ATTACK ON GIRL
Horse Cave. Ky.—Edgar Hart, 26,
white, was sentenced to 20 years, im
prisonment after he had been found
guilty of abductlhg and attacking
12-year-old Mary Whitesides, colored.,
Hart is married.
THE WOIWWWLIW-BinxaTDf AltlUl
Nashville. Feb. 6. 1925.
Mr. Owen Howell,
Publisher. Bulletin-Appeal,
St. Paul, Minn.
My dear Mr. Howell:
The weekly arrival of our Bulletin-
Appeal, with Its wealth of Interesting
articles and Illuminating editorials,
is an Important episode in my so
journ in Nashville. In displaying it
before clubs and other men and wo
men making up the citizenry of
Nashville, I feel a just pride in tell
ing of our Business League publisher
who makes such a sacrifice of time
and funds from week to week to af
ford us this outstanding race paper.
Outstanding not from the size of its
circulation list, but from the char
acter of Its make up and the high
moral tone of its news matter as I
view it, in reading the current issues
and considering many of its excellent
past issues, the fearless attitude of
its publisher, the high moral stand of
its news matter and editorial col
umns, the excellent make up of its
pages from a standpoint of up-to-date
journalism, the Bulletin-Appeal is
the equal of any race Journal.
There is no more potential factor
in racial progress and advancement
than the Negro press, and at no time
has there been greater need for
strong race journals than at the pres
ent. In sponsoring the publication of
this excellent newspaper you are
rendering a gieat service which will
some day be adequately appreciated.
It has a high place in the estimation
of a host of our white citizenry who
keep in touch with the best thought
and achievement of our race group.
It is to be regretted that the Bul
letin-Appeal does not receive the sup
port it merits. It should go into ev
ery home, and be paid for. It should
be adequately supported by those
whose battles it is fighting, and this
without prodding and urging, but as
a matter of race pride. And I be
lieve the time will come when this
will be the case. *
Men and women of Nashville have
become acquainted with the Bulletin-
Appeal, regard it highly, and com
mend you for the altruistic spirit
which enables us to enjoy its bene
fits.
Sincerely,
Nellie F. (Mrs. W. T. Francis.
Mr. Owen Howell,
Publisher of The Bulletin-Appeal.
Dear Sir:
Leslie Lawrence Post of the Ameri
can Legion wishes to express to you
their sincere appreciation of the
year's subscription to the Bullq£n-
Appeal which you gave as a prize for
the Legion card party held on Wed
nesday, Feb. 4, 1925.
The subscription was offered as
first prize. It was won by Mrs. Rose
OTTO. C. STIEGER
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LETTERS
St. Paul. Minn.,
Feb. 9, 1925.
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Davts, who thoroughly' appreciates
the Bulletin-Appeal service. Thank
ing you and your staff for their as
sistance in making the party a
worthy affair, we remain,
Tours truly,
Leslie Lawrence Post No. 497,
George Manning, Commander,
589 Arundel St.
THE SIFTER
Dear Editor:
I read in this column last week a
letter from one Chas. Wilson, asking
about some of the “old boys” who
railroaded back in the eighties, and
the twin cities were the port of call.
The writer was one of them. I, too,
would like to hear of the whereabouts
of many of them. There was “Lige”
Richardson, and Tom Mason, Joe
Cropper, Benny Day, George Wilson.
Gus Hutchinson, Jimmie Hendley,
George Barnett, and others. If any
of the above mentioned, and alsd
those spoken of by Mr. Wilson’s
survive, kindly write a letter for
publication in the Bulletin-Appeal.
WESLEY GIVENS,
Jamestown, N. D.
Mr. Editor:
1 would like to locate my sister.
Clara Thompson. She was born on a
farm near JefTerson City, Mo., about
1866, and left home when she was
eighteen years of age.
We heard of her twenty years ago
when she lived at New Albany, Ind.,
having married a Methodist preacher,
named Jason Smith. She was an oc
toroon and very intelligent. If you
will publish this letter it may lead to
same knowledge of her.
JAMES H. THOMPSON,
Moberly, Mo.
Legion Notes
Comrade David L. Stafford, who
has been confined to the Aberdeen
Hospital for the past six weeks,
where he underwent an operation,
has recovered and returned to his
home, 658 St. Anthony Ave.
Messrs. Wm. Tate of Minneapolis
and Lloyd Davis, world war veterans,
are confined at Aberdeen Hospital.
Attorney Gorge Hamilton has been
appointed to serve on the legal com
mittee of the Ramsey County Central
Committee. Attorney Hamilton is a
former commander of Leslie Law
rence Post, and one' of our progres
sive attorneys who easily merits the
honor bestowed on him.
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