Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 18

p3A SUNDAY aklanH Crfbune OCTOBER 17, 1926 'I Capwell Ca ACTDVDTBES-AAONG NEGROES Wie CAPWEEIrCOMPANY One of California'! Great Stores One of California's Great Stores MIMIH Of iUVINO ooup orU THiRTVorAmiucvt tionomj and cuii 6iJ Delilah CBeasley Oriental Rugs Gap well's Introduce to East Bay Women the Exclusive Rev. Mordecal W. Johnson, S. belnr directly connected with ra rlous secretaries of war, including M. D.

waa -Inaugurated this week as the first colored president A Wonderful Window and Department Display of a Most Superior Collection Taft, who on accession to the pres idencv had Major Brooks trans ferred to the White House staff. In this position Major Brooks serv of Howard University of Washing' ton, D. C. This school was estab' lished 69 years' ago for higher education of the "freedmen." i of Exquisite Rugs. ed Presidents Tart, wnson, JHara lng and Coolldge.

He was per sonal valet. He accompanied Pres The Crisis magazine current gave, the following account of ine finest collection of antique Bokhara rugs ever the new president: "Rev.eMor- decai Johnson waa elected to ident and Mrs. Coolldge to their summer home with the hopea that the mountain air might benefit him. Upon his death President Coolldge characterized Major the presidency of Howard Univer M. Y.

Parnay the finest in the United States markefjR sity by unanimous vote of the trustees to succeed Rev. J. Stanley Durkee, resigned. Brooks as one of the finest men in Washington, D. "Dr.

Johnson graduated In 1911 from College, Atlanta, Paying tribute to Professor W. S. Scarborough, who died recently, who had served as president of the with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, andwas retained for two New York Made Paris-Styled Dresses years as professor of economics and history. In 19lSJie received the degree of Bachelor Arts from board of trustees of Wilberforce University, Dr. Galloway said: "It must be added to the history of this distinguished educator that his the University of Chicago, gradu- ated from the Rochester Theolog in fact.

One rug was saved from the San Francisco fire in 1 906. It was shown in the Golden Gate Museum for two years, then in the famous Banuat collection. None older or finer exists. Another is a fine Bokhara strip about 200 years old. It would take years in the Orient to find one like, this.

Another is absolutely unique, and can be folded like a handkerchief. You owe it to yourself to see these works of Oriental art. Capwell's, Third Floor active life's work extended not ical Seminary in 1919; was student only to-the uplift of his own race, but as well and sincerely to every secretary of the International Com mittee of Young Men's Christian race and people of our great republics Among the many gratify Association, associated with C. H. Tobias and Max Yergan; became ing and interesting Incidents of his 1 I Capwell's I mM Exclusively pastor of the First Baptist church work as a publicist, two stand out of Charleston, received de gree of Bachelor of Divinity from in my recollection as showing that worth makes the man and that in the higher; realms of letters no ra Rochester Thelotrocila Seminary cial prejudice exists.

These are: for iis historical thesis, "The Rise of the Kpight Templars," was When he delivered an address-be Rochester Seminary graduate fore the American Philological So ciety at the University of Virginia, m. iJ.Trir. ii iff tc-'i scholar at Harvard University with the degree of Master of the Science an institution that had never ad of Theology and had the graduate mitted Negroes in any capacity ex commencement part with the. ad 1 A cept servile. There he stood under the portrait of General Robert E.

dress "The Faith of the American JCegro." He was awarded the Lee in the presence of a large au MILLISEN MODES are new they represent a long stride forward in securing exclusively styled frocks at a low price. The thirty big stores with' which CAPWELL'S are allied have bought the entire output of the manufacturers of MILLISEN MODES in this way securing for their respective cities what would be high-priced garments in ihe regular way for the specially low price of honorary degree of Divinity by dience discussing a passage from 'Thucydides" and receiving at the Howard University." Reconditioned Sewing Machines Special for Monday $5 Down $5 a Month close great and inspiring applause Mrs. Pankey. of East Eleventh street, has had as her guest for Another was the invitation while in Cambridge, England, from Car 1 xvm the last 10 days Mrs. FederlcK Douglass Perry of Kansas City, dinal Mercier to attend the corner stone laying of the New Louvain library in Belgium.

Many other mm mvv a granddaughter of tne iate ea-erick Douglass. She came to the coast with the recent biennial con i KM All" vention special of N. A. of C. W.

She is a native of Washington, and was educated there. She Portable electrics. tfJOC several makes. Each notable incidents have been a part of his remarkable career but these two well illustrate the exceptional place- he enjoyed in scholastic fields. In the best interpretation of the word he was and will continue to be remembered as an educator, patriot and publicist." Bishop R.

C. Ransom in an ad is a member of the national executive board of the N. A. of C. W.

and a member of the advisory board of the Fred Douglass Home. Mrs. Perry eerved as tne nrst dress on Professor Scarborough, 2 White Rotary machines. Each 5 Singer drop-he acfss Each vice-president of the City i edera-tion of Colored Women's clubs for said: "That Professor Scarborough $25 $25 less had given the university dignity Kansas City. and president or the Junior Federation for the state of Missouri.

She was colored teach and standing that constituted its most valuable asset in its recognition and appraisement by the 5 cabinet machines. ies, er of domestic science in Missouri, receiving her appointment irom than J2 price. Each $25 scholastic world making it known nationally and internationally bringing to its halls, an atmosphere of gentitility and culture which was the chief refining influence of, its the board of education to University and later was employed by the state of Kansas as organizer of "Home Makers Club." CapWeWs, Mezzanine Floor These styles are Paris styles copied by leading New York manufacturers, in many cases made of better materials than their originals, but because the entire output is sold in advance, the price is very much less than the Paris originals. MILLISEN Dresses are made for every occasion morning, afternoon and evening wear and the sizes range from juniors to stylish stouts. Since the biennial convention or early crudeness and lack of-ftca-demic flavor, opening by his schol arly articles in leading journals the way for respectful attention to the A.

of W. here i-erry has been touring the state. "Watts Sanitarium here is the most commendable institution the colored people have in California," Mrs. Perry declared. the worth and work of scholarly black men everywhere." Wedgewood Ranges, AMONG THE CHURCHES.

The New York Age tnis weeK The Texas, Louisiana and Cali contained a lengthy program wnicn fornia societies will hold a bene IK A fit banquet at Cooper A. M. E. Zion had been issued by the national Hospital Association designating this week as Hospital Week. church, Oakland, Tuesday evening.

The new satins, the new crepes, the new georgettes of which-these frocks are made take on a more stylish appearance because of their Parisian treatment trimmings are applied in new and effective ways1 colors have an unusual blending sparkling garnitures show Parisian chic, while the fineness The women have invited the fol I i This paper also contained an ar lowing to explain the different ticle from the Phipps institute 01 I I I amendments: Victor Dunn, Ear Philadelphia. It said: -KemarK- Warren and Becker. There are 22 1 A amendments to be voted on in No able progress in tuberculosis pre-vonHnri work amone Negroes as a finishing detail excels Paris. 1 A.ffSft vember. result of the employment of med The Alameda County League of ical attention of their race is re Colored Women Voters Wednesday afternoon were addressed by sever vealed in reports made pubHc by rr Charles J.

Hatfield, former al candidates on the amendments president of the National Tuberculosa Association and now director and the charter form of govern ment. Special exhibition of MILLISEN modes all this week in our Second Floor Apparel Shop. Owing to the Illness of Bishop Martin of the A. M. E.

Zion church, the annual conference of this de nomination scheduled for last week of the Henry Phipps Institute of the University of Pennsylvania. "The report compiled for the institution advises council of prominent physicians, scientists, and educators show that while fewer than 100 Negroes a year applied for treatment in the Institute when work among their race waa carried on exclusively by white agencies, in San Francisco was postponed until October 20 to convene In Thomas Starr King church, Geary street. San Francisco. Mrs. R.

E. Banks, chairman of domestic science. Southern Section of California Federation of Colored the total now has reacned more than 2600 annually since the employment of Negro doctors and nurses. These records show Dr. RatfiPlfl Raid, that preventive work Women's Clubs, has juet lost by death her daughter, after an illness of nine days.

Make a Gift Each Week From Now Until Christmas Mrs. J. M. Edwards, of luos An $5 Down One Year to Pay geles. Is recovering after a stroke of facial Daralvsis.

The annual membership dinner will be held at the Linden branch, $88.65 Wedgewood Model, comes in different designs. Ebonite Y. W. C. during the coming week.

Legion Branch Ending Drive Lauds Tribune Editor The TRIBUNE: The Insure the Holiday Season Against a Last-Minute Rush among Negroes can best be carried out by Negro physciians. Indeed, I do not believe that it can be done effectively otherwise. If this is to be made possible, however, means will have to be obtained to provide scholarships for the training of these men. To a lesser degree this also is true of the colored nurse. "The Lincoln Hospital Alumni Association of New York City organized a drive this week to ratee $2000 to endow the library in the new nurse home of Lincoln Hospital Training school.

This school has recently been taken over by the city of New York, and the association feels that this would be a fitting time for the graduates to express their appreciation to their SC "The officers of the Lincoln Hospital Association are: Miss Louise Ross, president; Miss Mary E. Steel, vice-president; Miss Mary Haword, recording Mrs. Louise Wright-Russell, treasurer; I committee from the Women's Auxiliary, American Legion, Alameda Nickel trim. $98.50. Semi-Enamel, $117.00.

(Illustrated.) Semi-enamel with regulator, $135.00. Full enamel with regulator, $150.00. See this popular model Wedgewood. Outstanding Wedgewood Features Post No. 99, in charge of the drive to secure jam and jelly for the Livermore hospital, wish to ex tend to you Its deep appreciation for your valuable assistance in making the drive a success.

The committee realizes that the Closed top Heat control Have a drawerful of dainty gifts made during the leisure hours of afternoon and evening. Every woman knows the drain on the purse when Christmas buying is left until the last minute, when the choice is narrowed down to the more costly gifts. Start now making your gifts there is a genuine pleas- many articles and notices regard- Fumeli Oven. perfection ess ng the drive which appeared in The TRIBUNE from time to. time Economic Kitchen heater Highest quality Cleanliness were largely instrumental in making the drive successful.

and Mrs. Ruth Beacn caDie, cur respondent secretary." ure in doing it. Our Whole Store is Full of Ideas for This Week We Feature The committee would Ilka to take this opportunity also to extend its sincere thanks to the general public for Its most liberal donations to the drive. In all, more than 8200 glasses. of jelly were donated.

This large amount of borne made delicacies will do much toward bringing cheer into the lives of the desabled veterans during tha coming grey winter months. Again thanking you and all the generous public. Most respectfully yours, The New York Age In commenting on the death of Major Brooks, said? "Lieut. Col. Arthur Brooks, formerly commanding officer of the First Separate Batallion District of Columbia and a member of the White House Staff since Presi dent Taft's administration, died at his home in Washington, D.

C. from valvular heart trouble. He had been sick for more than two vears. He had previously retired Wagner Ware king auraDie coo The most utensils made. from active military service, being (Solid meta advanced In rank from major to colonel on retirement.

He commanded the First Separate Batal Making Gifts The Silk Section suggests" the making of negligees, lingerie, neckties, etc. the cotton goods section, comforters for baby, stuffed dolls and animals the ribbons section, handbags, hats, pillows and dozens of new and beautiful things and so on throughouttht store ideas may be gathered galore for the gifts to be made at home. Capwell's Free Instruction Classes are at iYour Service for Art Needlework. Two Competent Teachers in Charge Let die gift you make be one or more of the following: lion at National Guard Unit, and took it Intact into the regular army service during the Spanish Amer ican War 'Where he terved with distinction." Cast aluminum, process hardened. Cast iron, with i Luxe finish.

Women's Auxiliary American Legion, Alameda Post No. 9. MRS. ASA A FRENCH. Secretary.

Luncheon Clubs to Hold Joint Meeting WOODLAND, Oct. IS. Plans for one of the most extensive luncheon club meetings aver' held In Yolo county are being jnade by the Lions and Rotary clubs of this city for- next Tuesday noon, when the clubs will have the Winters "Before going to the White House Major Brooks was, for yeare, an attache of the war department. Factgry demonstrator here all vDee exchange club, the Davis Rotary club, and the Y's Men's club of this A piece of Tapestry or needlepoint. A hooked Rug always a Do you see as well as you used foT city for guests.

Schurley Schuler, local Lion, is arranging for the banquet to be delight. A Lamp Shade A Waste Basket A Fire or Telephone Screen A Flapper Doll Doll Lamp A Movie Actress Doll Yani Flowers and Pillows held at Parish hall. A number of speakers will be on to explain why the gas tax should be passed A piece of Jesso or Plastic Work. A Fancy Pillow or Cushion at tne November election. Tea kettles, roasters, gem pans, corn cake pans, waffle irons, Dutch ovens, griddles and many other useful articles included.

Specials for This Week Cast iron skillets, small size. Each 39c. I Cast iron skillets, large 'size. Each 98c. Cast iron Dutch ovens.

Each $3.18. Cast iron waffle Irons. Each $2.45. Cast aluminum skillets, large size. Each $1.98.

Cap weir TKri Floor Debate Planned on Wright Act Vote HATWARD, Oct. 18. A debate Toys for children, either embroidered or crocheted. Some bit of knitted, embroidery or crochet work. Third Floor, CapwelVt Onr eye testing and optical lervica good a we can make it.

Onr optical service li of thirty-three year' standing. Set Vi About Your Eyes. ChAS.H.Wood Tt Winking Cvc on the -proposed reoeal of the Wright act will be held In the Hayward High school auditorium on Tuesday evening. October 19. under the auspices of the Hayward Civic league.

The leader of the negative will be C. W. Gawthrope, a representative of the Anti-Saloon league. The proposed repeal will be upheld by C. B.

Lajpreco, San Francisco attorney.