St. Paul Echo

"CHRISTMAS SEAL your Christmas mail" if you would like to send a gift to countless deserving sick people who need your aid. VOL. I, No. 7. OUST PLOT ENDS IN DAMAGE SUIT BY NEW YORKER Nine White Neighbors Sued for $100,000 by Mail Carrier After Conspiracy. Gang Harm Property Prominent Realtor Indicted on Charge of Attempt to Get Negro From District. (Preston News Service) New York City, Dec. 18.—Samuel Browne, letter carrier and the center of a race controversy in the Castleton Hill district of Staten Island on Thursday, filed in the Richmond County Clerk's office at St. George, complaint in a suit asking $100,000 damages from nine white neighbors on the ground that they sought to deprive him of his home. Mrs. Browne is joint plaintiff in the action, and the first of those named in the complaint is Musco M. Robertson, wealthy real estate dealer and head of the Robertson Development Company, which founded the Castleton Hill development. Mr. Robertson is a next-door neighbor of the letter carrier, and last August was indicted for conspiracy to oust Browne from the community. Five others were named as "John Doe" at the same time. Whether six of the nine named in the civil suit Thursday, are these "John Does," is a matter for speculation. Those named by Mr. and Mrs. Browne, in addition to Robertson, are Lewis M. Robertson, his son; Charles A. Price, Harry V. Carlier, Louis Spamer, Charles A. Kneisel, William Buen, John Schimel, Jr., and Edward Hess. Browne, with his wife and three children, moved into the white house at No. 67 Fairview avenue, which he had bought for $8,500 two years ago When the family moved in, neighbors decided something must be done and Browne was offered $9,000 for his house. Later he was offered $10,000. It was according to Mrs. Browne, while this offer—representing a profit of $1,500—was being considered that a gang of six or seven men descended upon the property early one morning and destroyed some shrubbery and broke several windows. Patrolman Still On Guard. Since that time a patrolman has (Continued on page 6) DEMPSEY WILLS BOUT MAY SHIFT (Preston News Service) Chicago, Dec. 17.—A fresh batch of reports on plans for a boxing match between Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills next summer came after a conference Wednesday of Floyd Fitzsimmons, Michigan City, Ind., promoter, who obtained Jack Dempsey's signature and Ray Cannon, Milwaukee attorney, Dempsey's legal adviser. The two expect to meet Dempsey in Los Angeles next week, to discuss the probable withdrawal of the South Bend, Ind., syndicate from the match, and selection of a new set of financiers. It was reported that there was a possibility of the selection of Boyle's thirty acres in New Jersey for the match, which would put it in the hands of Tex Rickard. Reports from Los Angeles indicated that the withdrawal of the South Bend backers, who secured the Dempsey and Wills signatures last fall might be announced at any moment. These reports were based on the alleged unwillingness of the South Benders to post substantial forfeits. Cannon left Wednesday for Los Angeles and Fitzsimmons left Thursday night. In South Bend, rumors are said to be based on reports of the apparent unwillingness of the Indians to go to Los Angeles for the Dempsey conference and put a full deposit of cash. The St. Paul Echo Ends Scholastic Career With Medical Degree at Commencement Thursday 1950 W. Donald Brown, B. A., B. S., B. M., who left this week for a two weeks' vacation in the south, before taking up his duties as intern for one year at Hubbard Memorial Hospital in Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Brown is the son of Dr. R. S. Brown of Minneapolis. JOHN HOPKINS BARS TEACHERS JOHN HOPKINS BARS TEACHERS Instructors Registering for Extension Course Called "Ineligible." Colored teachers of the city of Wilmington, have been barred from an extension course offered in Wilmington by Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore, according to an article in the current issue of The Crisis magazine. David A. Ward, Superintendent of Schools of Wilmington, was notified by the University that it was against the policy of Johns Hopkins to admit Negroes to its courses. Mr. Ward then advised the 24 colored teachers registered in the course to withdraw, because of their "ineligibility." Through the action of George A. Johnson, principal of colored Howard High School, principals of the 30 schools of the city were called together by Mr. Ward to discuss the situation. In a speech in which he suggested that either the course in question be excluded, or that only those eligible for it be allowed to enter, Ward pointed out that he was not responsible for the policy of Johns Hopkins. After a discussion in which it was shown that the whole city of Wilmington was concerned in the action, because Johns Hopkins was attempting to spread discrimination through public school sanction, a motion was carried unanimously by the 24 white and 6 colored principals that the course be rejected with no further consideration. ALPHA CONVENTION Three local men will attend the annual convention of the Alpha Phil Alpha fraternity in Detroit, Mich., during the holidays. Raymond Cannon, national president of the organization and alumni member of Mu chapter; Reginald A. Johnson, delegate, and Lafayette Fields, alternate, are the men who will represent the local chapter at the convention. U. B. O. F. ELECT The U. B. O. F., elected the following officers for the year: W. M., J. Lloyd Davis; Deputy Master, Dr. Earl Weber; Secretary, I. R. Hagen; Treasurer, J. Cleary; Chaplain, H. Morgan; Sr. Marshall, O. J. Smith. Madrid is now one of the busiest and most progressive cities of southern Europe, and the sleepy Old World spot of former days is no longer recognized. Sky scrapers are going up in great numbers. ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1925 W. Donald Brown Finishes Course in Medicine; gains Three Degrees in Six Years; Has enviable record. Ending a brilliant scholastic career at the University of Minnesota, W. Donald Brown gained his third degree at that institution when commencement exercises were held last Thursday. In June, 1923, Mr. Brown was a successful candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Arts; in June, 1924, he was awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science; and in December, 1925, the degree of Bachelor of Medicine. Born in Minneapolis December 26, 1902, Mr. Brown has had a long and bright record of activity in the social, athletic and scholastic world of the Twin Cities. He was graduated from the Madison grammar school in the June class of 1915. Four years later, in the June class of 1919, he finished from Central high school, Minneapolis. Served Externship. During his senior year in medicine at the University, Mr. Brown served as extern at the University Hospital, General Hospital, and University Dispensary. For one month during the summer of 1925 he served as intern at Glen Lake Sanitarium for tuberculosis. For one year, starting in January, 1926, Mr. Brown has accepted an internship at Hubbard Memorial Hospital in Nashville, Teen. He will leave Minneapolis December 18 for a two weeks' vacation in Greenwood, S. C., and Athens, Georgia. Athletic Star. In high school Mr. Brown was a member of the track squad, starring in the pole vaulting event. At the University he won an intramural "M" in swimming. For two consecutive years he has won the loving cup offered by the Twin City Tennis club for the singles championship. He has also been one of the outstanding stars for several years upon the University football team which plays an annual Thanksgiving game with high school men. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Doctor W. Donald Brown is the son of Dr. R. S. Brown, 608 E. 14th St., one of Minneapolis' oldest and best known physicians. MAN TAKEN FROM HOSPITAL; SHOT Body of Arthur Henry Found Away From City After Removal From City. (Preston News Service) Orlando, Fla.—The body of Arthur Henry, who was spirited away from the Orange General Hospital by three masked bandits on the night of November 26, was found eight miles east of here Tuesday afternoon, information received at the office of the county sheriff said. Henry had been shot to death, it was reported. Tuesday afternoon, Detectives George Jump and D. W. Dority were sent into the Negro section of the city to investigate a reported shooting. On entering the house where the disorder had been reported, Dority's flashlight was shot from his hand, and he received a bullet wound from the gun of Henry. When Jump went to the aid of his fellow officer, he was also shot. Henry attempted to flee, but Jump shot him in the leg, handcuffed him and had him removed to the hospital where he was placed under guard. Shortly after midnight three masked men surprised the guards, seized the wounded man and fled in a waiting automobile. Both detectives are still in the hospital recovering. MURDER CHARGED Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 18.—Charged with murder, John Hogans, was held for the action of the grand jury by a coroner's jury Thursday morning. Hogans is alleged to have shot and killed John Juzang, on the night of November 30. It is said that Juzang was paying court to a woman who resided at the Hogan home, and the two men became involved in a quarrel over some trivial matter, it is claimed, resulting in the shooting. LEGAL DEFENSE FUND SHOULD BE COMPLETE JAN.1 N. A. A. C. P. Outlines Plan Showing Force of Light Church Support. Status Of Fund Given Sweet, Segregation, "White Primary" Cases Cause Urgent Money Need. New York—The $50,000 Defense Fund being raised by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People ought to be completed by Jan. 1, 1926, according to a statement issued today by Secretary James Weldon Johnson. "There is urgent need for haste," says Mr. Johnson's statement, "for the new Sweet Trial in Detroit begins the first week in January, the Segregation case is coming up before the U. S. Supreme Court, the 'white primary' case is scheduled. Money is needed and needed now. "The potentialities of colored Americans are overwhelming when compared with the small sum of $30,000 needed to meet the Garland Fund's offer of $15,000. There are 40,000 colored churches in the country. An after collection averaging one dollar from each church on a single Sunday would complete our entire Fund with $10,000 surplus." Present Status of Fund. Given outright by the Garland Fund ..... $ 5,000.00 Offered in addition ..... 15,000.00 Needed to meet offer ..... 30,000.00 Total ..... $50,000.00 Raised to date ..... 22,674.18 Still to go ..... 6,325.82 The Chicago Branch of the N. A. A. C. P., heads the list of the week's contributions with a check for $1,000; the Richmond, Va. Branch follows with $400; the National Medical Association, through Dr. E. P. Roberts, treasurer, $185, and the Red Caps of the Pennsylvania Station in New York, contributed $182, through a committee consisting of B. I. Gray, who gave $25 of that sum, E. P. Andrews, J. L. Taylor, W. H. Robinson, E. H. Pulley and W. C. Boyd. PULLMAN PORTER NOT RESTRICTED Railroad porters who are in the employ of the Pullman Company enjoy many privileges not extended to groups in other lines of employment. Free insurance, steady employment and a pension to all employees after a certain age limit are some of the advantages offered by the company. All employees are permitted to become members in any organization that they so desire and have never been restricted by the company. A thorough investigation should be made by the employees before joining any organization that would prove detrimental to their future welfare and progress. Man Learns He Is Not Buzzard As He Claimed Man Learns He Is Not Buzzard As He Claimed (Preston News Service) Richmond, Va., Dec. 18—Samuel Washington was sent to jail Thursday, because he could not turn himself into a buzzard. According to the police, Washington was hailed before Justice Maurice, in South Side Police Court, on a charge of obtaining $150 from a woman whom he told he could turn himself into a turkey buzzard and obtain the release of a friend of her's from jail. "Open that window," Justice Maurice instructed a court attache, and, turning to Washington, said: "If you can turn yourself into a buzzard, fly out that window." "I was just fooling, Judge," Washington answered, whereupon he was remanded to jail to await further investigation of his case. Scientists have discovered that the bee is not busy; it just looks busy, they sneer. Another link connecting the human race with the lower animals. Roland Hayes Gives Perfect Recital Before 3000 Hearers 'Old Kentucky Minstrels' Tuck Themselves Away In St. Paul Golden Voice of Artist Hushes People to Reverent Silence; Performance Termed Flawless by Critic. Roland Hayes has come and gone. Like Caesar he has taken with him a strong but intangible element of the Twin City community . . . the unblushing adoration of the 3,000 people who jammed the University of Minnesota Armory to hear him. Like wild people, they were, that audience, after the first sweet number. Progressively their enthusiasm increased as number after number, each the more marvelously beautiful than the one preceding was rendered. People Hushed. Hushed they were while he sang. There was something reverent in the way that they stifed coughs, rattling of programs, shuffling feet—any tiny disturbance which would have made a sacrilegious intrusion upon the ears strained for every least inflection of a voice that was molten gold. It would be foolish to attempt a formal criticism or report of that recital. With one accord, the audience agreed that Roland Hayes was a wonder singer, that his voice called to feelings that were seldom touched, that all the superlatives in the world would fall short of the task of adequately singing his greatness. As the critic for the St. Paul Pioneer Press said in part, the recital "was as nearly flawless from a musical standpoint as such a performance can be . . ." Again, "One thing is certain: he (Hayes) need not ask indulgence of any critics in the world on the score of color; in his own personal right he is a magnificently equipped artist." And when the program was over, when William Lawrence, the sort of accompanist who is part of the very flesh of a great artist, had retired, and when the last note of the spiritual which Mr. Hayes sang unaccompanied whispered into nothing, the audience stood and clapped, and clapped for a half hour, loath to EXCELSIOR CLUB GIVES BANQUET FOR PASTOR Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Griffin, were the honor guests at a midwinter banquet given by the Excelsior club of St. James A. M. E. last Tuesday in the church parlors. Approximately 100 people attended the banquet. Rev. L. W. Harris of Pilgrim Baptist church, was the toastmaster. Rev. T. J. Carr of St. Paul Baptist church rendered a solo. Other numbers on the program were a piano selection by Prof. Weir, and a talk by C. H. Miller. In a short speech, Mrs. Nellie Washington thanked the attendants for their support, especially the Kings Daughters club of the church, which reserved a whole table. Winding Up Ten Weeks on Road, Colored Show Company Will Stay Here Until After Holidays; Offer Talent. After ten weeks on the road in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota, the Old Kentucky Minstrels, a musical and dramatic organization of colored artists, is tucked away for the winter in the Henrietta Hotel on Rondo street. The company plans to play in and out of St. Paul at least until after the holidays. Fifteen people comprise the company at present, and of that number there is a seven-piece orchestra which will shortly be increased to nine pieces. The other people in the company include singers, dancers, novelty artists, wire walkers, jugglers, acrobats, and last, and highly necessary, expert Charleston dancers. Four touring cars were bought by the company last week to transport the troupe in and out of the city to its dance engagements. Tentative plans have been made by the owner to entertain for the benefit of some local race institution in the near future. HAMILTON ELECTED HEAD OF N. A. A. C. P. BOARD At the first meeting of the executive board of the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. since the annual election, George W. Hamilton, Jr., attorney, was elected by the board members as chairman of the board. The meeting was held Tuesday, December 15, at the residence of Dr. V. D. Turner. Attorney Hamilton succeeds Dr. V. D. Turner, who has been chairman of the executive board for 13 years. S. E. Hall, recent treasurer, was returned to the board to fill the vacancy of Dr. L. R. Hill. At the present writing the committee has failed to find a suitable president to fill the vacancy left by the death of the late Judge Willis. DYER PROPOSES 'ANTI' MEASURE DYER PROPOSES 'ANTI' MEASURE New Anti-lynching Bill Containing Improvements Introduced Recently. (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) New York—A telegram from Congressman L. C. Dyer of Missouri, outlining the new anti-lynching bill which he is sponsoring, has been received at the office of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mr. Dyer's message says in part: "The Anti-Lynching Bill . . . covers all the important provisions of the previous bill. In addition, two important modifications are made. The first is to cover the acts of mobs not only where they deprive a person of his life, but also where they do him physical injury. Second, under the new bill, it will not be necessary in order to convict the members of a mob to show that its acts were intended or done as a punishment for or to prevent the commission of some actual or supposed public offense." The new bill which has been introduced in the 69th Congress, is the product of revision undertaken by Mr. Byer with the co-operation of the National Legal Committee of the N. A. A. C. P. Herbert K. Stockton, member of the N. A. A. C. P. Legal Committee and of the Board of Directors, devoted much time to strengthening the measure, with suggestions made by Moorfield Storey, president of the N A. A. C. P., and Louis Marshall, member of the Board of Directors. Besides the improvements indicated in Mr. Dyer's telegram, numerous other detailed changes have been made in the phrasing of the measure, strengthening and making it more clear and specific. Annual premiums on wind and tornado insurance in the United States now total $30,000,000. HOME-WRECKER SHOT Rosemary, N. C., Dec. 17.—Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock in "Lincoln Heights," a suburb of South Rosemary, a man by the name of Mack Parker came home unexpectedly and found another man by the name of Wilson, who was an ex-convict, paying his wife attention. He fired at Wilson 5 times with a pistol, killing him instantly. He then looked up the chief of police, H. M. Dobbins, and told him what he had done, and was committed to jail to await a hearing. According to Mr. Pope, owner and manager of the troupe, churches and fraternal organizations will be able to procure the assistance of the company any evenings that it has no engagements, for musicals, recitals, and general entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. Pope are originally from Kentucky, and all the present members of the company are from either Kentucky or Ohio. Mr. Pope, who is well known in the east, south, and central states as a producer, reports a successful season in the Dakotas. SHOP EARLY is a slogan that we hear often and seldom follow. Let's help the other fellow in that way this Christmas. PRICE FIVE CENTS RACE MEN FIGHT DUNNING AS NEW CUSTOM OFFICER Appointment of Klansman by President Held to Refute Promises in Message. Senators Get Protests Klan Becoming a Republican Adjunct, Claim; Job Political Award. (Preston News Service) Washington, Dec. 18.—Race politicians have sent protests to all Republican Senators over President Coolidge's choice of M. O. Dunning, to be Collector of Customs at Savannah. The President's plea, in his message, for equal rights for the Negro was discontinued in their minds by his sending Dunning's name to the Senate almost simultaneously. Dunning is an avowed leader of the Ku Klux Klan, and received $25,000 a year as a chief organizer in Georgia, according to the Protestants who look upon his nomination by the President as his political reward for going into West Virginia in the last campaign and organizing the Klan for Coolidge and against Davis. Klan Becoming Republican. They predict the Klan is becoming a Republican adjunct and no longer is one to vex the Democrats, and points to this case as being the first test. When Mr. Coolidge was at Swampscott, Dunning called on him, then came to Washington and conferred with Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrews. A few days later Dunning was designated as the new Collector. Protests were entered then emphasizing that Dunning was first a MacAdoo Democrat who came to the New York convention. John W. Davis for Coolidge when Davis attacked the Klan. Dunning is said to have claimed the credit for swinging West Virginia, Mr. Davis' home state, to Coolidge, and made this the basis for ob- (Continued on page 5) SOLDIERS SHOOT NEGRO CIVILIAN Patrolmen Held After Wounding Car Driver; Shooting Not Authorized. (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., Dec. 17.—Four white soldiers, who comprised a Fort Washington patrol, were held last week on a charge of shooting by military authorities at the fort, pending the outcome of the condition of Alfred Lewis. Lewis, a Negro civilian, was wounded in an alleged shooting affray near the fort Monday, when the soldiers, seeking escaped prisoners, fired on an automobile in which Lewis was riding after it failed to halt at a command. The soldiers were held as the result of a report of a board of investigators to the effect that the shooting was not authorized and therefore illegal. At first it was believed the wounds were not serious, but it has been discovered that the bullet which entered Lewis' leg after ricocheting from a seat spring in the automobile had splintered the bone and caused a troublesome wound. It is said that the next step in the matter will be proceedings against the members of the patrol, who are said to have fired at the automobile in excess of their authority. JOB-HUNTER FLEECED (Preston News Service) (Preston News Service) Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 18.—Another man was fleeced Tuesday by two men, who offered to get him a job as porter at the postoffice. Ray Chapman reported to the police that he met two men at Seventh and John streets, who asked him if he wanted a job as porter at the postoffice. He said he did. They then accompanied him to the corridor of the Government building where he was asked to put up some money to purchase a uniform. Chapman said he handed over $11. The two men disappeared and so did the $11. 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TEE ranencsercceccesvsrsenienantainmninaniamnimanntissencenenitintiaione ts WILLING SUBSCRIPTION RATES $2.00 Per Year $1.25 for Six Months 75 Cents for Three Menths Advertising rates furnished upon application. “Entered as second class matter Nov. 7, 1925, at the post office at ‘St. Paul, Minn., under the act of March 3, 1879” IN THE REALM Ci ae BSE MORNE CC Le youn Women’s Club of St. Phillips’ Churet will occur Tuesday afternoon, De cember 29, with Mrs, Cecile Ward 426 St. Anthony Ave. Officers for the year will be elected at this meet ing. The B,C. C, Alumni will meet with Mr. Henry Johnson, 895 Ed. mind St. ‘The Harriet Tubman Civie League will resume activities the first Mon day in January. Mrs. Anna Foster is president. Mrs. Alice Gooden i social hostess and has planned the educational tours sponsored by the club. ‘The Clover Leaf Club met last week with Mrs, Iva Williams. Mrs Ardelia Allen, 658 W. Central Ave. entertained the club this week. ‘The Royal Entertainers are mak- ing plans for a dancing party to be given during the holidays. ‘The Wilberforce Alumni club met ‘at the home of Mrs. Lenore Brown, 455 St. Anthony Ave., last Friday evening. ‘The Musical Comedy given by the Young Peoples Golden Rule Club of Zion Baptist Church was a success Mrs. Elizabeth Stores, chairman, and Rev. Burton, pastor. Miss Antoinette McFarland was hostess to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Sunday afternoon. ‘The Handicraft Art Club met ‘Thursday evening with Mrs. Paul Caldwell, 1393 Sherburne Ave. Mrs. E. R. Lindsay, 423 Rondo St., entertained the Shuffle Along 500 club, Monday evening, Mesdames J. W. Peyton, Bessie Lucas, Mae Black Mason and Mr. H. Simmons were guests on this occasion, Mrs, Lucas was awarded the guest prize The Adelphia club held their last meeting until after the holidays with Mrs, W. B. Elliot, Tuesday aft ernoon, ‘The program consisted of a review of the poems of our local writer, Mr. A. V. Hall. The biography of Mr. Hall was given by Mrs. Jennie Kelly who also read several of his poems Members gave quotations from sev: eral of Mr. Hall's poems. Mes dames Evelyn Gillard, J. H. Han: ley and W. H. Griffin were guests of the club. A beautiful plant was sent to Mrs, Lillian McKnight, secretary who has been very ill, Dainty re freshments were served by the hos tess at the close of the program. Household of Ruth No. 553 will hold their annual election of officers Monday evening at Union Hall. Ames Lodge No. 106, I. B. P. O. E. W., will hold their installation of officers in January. ‘The Ways and Means Committee of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs gave a card party ‘Thursday evening at the home o} Mrs. Clarence Roland, Aurora Ave. ‘The Modern Priscilla Art Clut met with Mrs, Grice, 665 University Ave., and made up a needy Xmas basket. ‘The C. T. club met at the home ot Mrs. Barnett and made up a need; Xmas basket, Mrs. Curtis Wilson entertained the T. N. T. club Wednesday evening. The Busy Bee Club of St. Pau! Baptist Church met at the home of Mrs, Butler, 721 St. Anthony Ave. ‘Tuesday. The president, Mrs. Will fams, gave a lecture on raising funds for the church. After the meeting luneh was served by the hostess. Queen of Sheba Chapter, 0. E. S. U. D., held their installation of off cers Wednesday evening at Unior Hall. Mrs. Notah Wilson of St. Anthon3 Ave. was hostess to the T. N. T. clut Monday evening. ‘The Woman’s Auxiliary of the St Paul Urban League met Thursday evening at the Y. W. C. A. ATTEMPTS AT RACE SEGREGATION In 1917 the United States Supreme Court annulled a Louis- ville city ordinance that provided for the segregation of Negroes in a sort of pale or settlement. In consequence it was believed that attempts at race segregation by statute or otherwise necessarily would be abandoned. It appears, however, that various ingenious shifts have been adopted to accomplish segregation without violating the letter of the law as laid down by the nation’s highest tribunal. In the Supreme Court is pending a case that illustrates the tendency. Thirty taxpayers of Washington, D. C., are seeking to enjoin a neighbor from violating a property owners’ agreement to refrain from selling property in a certain area to colored persons. The issue is whether the court will recognize and enforce such an agreement, or pronounce it contrary, to public policy and therefore void. It is an old common-law maxim that one cannot do by indirec- tion that which the law prohibits doing in a direct manner. Try- ing to segregate a race by agreements among property owners seems to be a clear instance of an indirect effort to accomplish a forbidden end. Should the Supreme Court sustain the agreement by ordering the issue of the injunction sought, the decision would be a great surprise to students of constitutional interpretation and basic legal principles. —Chicago Daily News. ON BEING REFUSED RESTAURANT SERVICE There is one place in the city which will come out plainly and say that it doesn’t want colored trade. We know. We tried to eat there, and we are under no misap- prehension as to what the waitress said. She said, “We don’t want to serve colored,” and although she bit her lip, got red, and looked at the floor, she was very obviously sincere. Ina case like that it is not the best policy to argue. We said very gently with all the sweet sadness which is a characteristic of our race, “But, my dear young lady, don’t you know that it is against the law of the state to refuse anyone service in a public place of this character merely because of color?” _ But she very evidently did not know. At any rate she went on scrubbing the counter with a sopping cloth as though she had not heard us even though our observant eyes noted her ears were a glaring crimson. Finally she stole a glance at us to see how we were taking our humiliation. In spite of her lack of loquacious- ness, we were almost inclined to believe that she was in sympathy with us. Sorrowfully we gathered our books and papers, and other paraphernalia together, and softly murmured, “What a pity! What a pity that she doesn’t know she is laying herself open to a $500 damage suit.” With great care we adjusted to a nice degree and in a completely unhurried way all the things that one does adjust about one’s person. Then, not appearing to notice her wide-open, half frightened eyes, we said very casually, “Tell the little woman who runs the place that our lawyer, the attorney who handles the work for our paper (and we slyly laid a copy upon the counter), will be down to see her this afternoon.” There is one restaurant at least in St. Paul which says that it does not want colored trade. We know, because we tried to eat there. But, miracle of miracles, the first part of next week we shall eat there, and the waitress will thank us kindly when we pay our check! How do we know? Through birds; through sharp- faced blackbirds which sing a song of justice and of right. We see that Jack Dempsey is tired of the “highbrow” life of an actor. He wants once more, it is reported, the thud of leather and the life of the athlete. He wants those things, however, only if there is money involved, for according to the report, where the money is, there he is. One honest man! MINNEAPOLIS FORUM TO MEET SUNDAY It did our soul good to watch the antics of white types who appeared at first a bit disgruntled at finding their seats next to those of colored folk, after the first number were vociferous in| their applause of the artist, and voluble in their praise of him to their neighbors, color for the time forgotten. Opera glasses were exchanged with right good will, and rubbing elbows were unnotic- ed in the tense eagerness to hear every note of the man on the platform. And when it was all over, blue-eyed,-yellow-haired peo- ple stood and clapped for a half hour begging for just one more song from the black man with the magic voice! ‘The Minneapolis Sunday Forum in its program two weeks ago was more than usually fortunate in presenting such numbers as those given by Mr. George W. Hamilton of St. Paul, Miss Mary James, Miss Esther Stovall and Rev. C. B. Burton of Minneapolis. Mrs. Fannie M, Shanks, the presi- dent, promises, however, many pro- grams of equal exellence, of which this Sunday's program is a fair sam- ple. Rev. HC. Boyd, St. Peter's Min- neapolis popular pastor, will deliver the address. Mrs. Martha Lee, well known reader, will give a selection. One or more musical numbers will be included. The always interesting reports of the Journalist and the Critic will offer further enjoyment for the business session. Program opens at Phyllis Wheatley promptly at 3:30 P.M. All are invited. Count de Prorok, has discovered in Northern Africa, evidence that customs once existed there similar to those of:the American Indians. Maybe American Indians were living under a misnomer. Now that the statutes of the State of Indiana construe flasks and cocktail shakers to indicate an intention to use same unlaw- fally as containers of a much prohibited beverage of old, the pres- ence of rope, chain and posts in Georgia or Mississippi can be con- strued to indicate a.premediated lynching. A first class pianist can touch the keys more than 1,000 times-with one ST. PAUL ECHO The Safety Valve Signed contributions not over eniekSdnased words in, length Will £er°Setnted’‘in “this, columns.” The BinoTwii' aot be reaponmible for Eapoc"the opinions which may ap= Sea, Blu jens aatior, Chicago, December 10, 1040. To “The St. Paul Echo": After a careful consideration o! the effect the B. of S.C. P. Union would have on the employees and thinking the subject over and over: The more I think of it the less ] think of it, because when some walk- ing delegate begins to call you Broth- er and it's Brother this and Brother that, and Brother so and so, it is time to make sure that the rubber band ha’ not slipped off your pocket- book. And going back to the Broth- erhood of Cain and Abel and Broth- erhood of Jacob and Esau, these Brotherhoods seem to fatten one Brother only and I don’t like to put my destiny in the hands of one man. Now boys of course we might all join up with the B, of S. C. P, and perhaps at the dictation of one man be ordered out on strike’ and we might keep up the fight for two or three years, but you all know where we would land—nowhere. We would lose our jobs, forfeit our seniority, our pension rights and our free in- surance and get nothing after chas- ing two or three years after a rain- bow painted by an outsider who knows no more about sleeping car business than I know about running a Socialist magazine. Or, on the other hand we might continue to uphold our Plan of Em- ployee Representation, get direct contact with the management( rath- er than through a third party) and get immediate consideration of our requests. We are accused of joining every- thing that comes along, of being easily hoodwinked and swindled out of our money by professional con men, but let us for once cease buying “gold bricks," manufactured and Plated in New York and show that we cannot always be led astray. Abraham Lincoln said, “You can fool all of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.” We have been fooled before by these so-called Brotherhoods which sought to separate us from our Money in the way of collecting in- itiation fees, monthly dues, special assessments and passing the hat on every occasion, Let us stop buying wooden nutmegs, they are not diges- tible. In conclusion I wish to state that I am so thoroughly convinced of the sinister effect this organization will work upon the men that if every porter joined, I would stand alone on the outside of the organization. In all sincerity, Yours truly, T. H. Gibson, Porter, Chicago Western District. Mr. Pyramid. We wish to acknowledge the re- ceipt of your reply to the article, “Race Pride,” published in “The Echo" the 12th of Dec. Kindly note that all articles for the Safety Valve must be limited to 300 words and signed by the writer. In regard to publishing your ar- ticle, please call our office for fur- ther information. Yours very truly, CYRUS L. LEWIS, Gen. Mrs. ROLAND HAYES GIVES WONDER SONG RECITAL (Continued from page 1) leave the place which had so recent been the prison of a haunting, poig mantly sweet voice. You did not hear him? Consol yourself, then, for you have misse¢ one of the finer tints in the gloriou: rainbow of the growing success 0 the race. The program. MOZART I Aria—Tali e contanti sono 1 SCHUBERT Du bist die Ruh Der Jungling an der Quelle WOLF Benedeit die selige Mutter MASSENET Le Reve (Opega Manon”) i RACHMANINOFF. As all Things Fade JENSEN Murmuring Zephyrs GRIFFES Rose of the Night . ‘The Dreamy Lake Vv NEGRO SPIRITUALS EDWARD BOATNER (arr.) “Wade in de water” LAWRENCE BROWN (atr.) “Every time I feel de spirit” H. T. BURLEIGH (arr.) » "Deep River” ROLAND HAYES (arr.) “Lit’l David play on yo’ harp” i ‘ j j f j ' SAINT PAUL MINNESOTA ‘ f ; ' . ae A Gift Well Planned ‘ ' o o Is A Gift Well Given ' ' ANP what a disappointment to decide to give the ' ideal gift and have the plans entirely upset when : satisfactory selection cannot be effected. The title of "| this great institution, The Christmas Store of the Christ- j mas City, has been our guidance, and the inspiration ; of our representatives in the various markets of the world, ' to amass a merchandise selection that would be suffi- f ciently comprehensive to care for practically every ' Christmas list. ; Every facility to aid you is here at your disposal. ; It is a wise plan to shop during morning hours ' whenever possible, thus avoiding afternoon throngs. f ; The Christmas Store ; of the Christmas City f ; f eT ee ee a See Vee CN ee ela 7 YahG DESIonss beeeoes |B eaeres PRIMING PLATES Bar| oct ( ___—_e#) MUTLEYS FOUR X HAIR STRAIGHTENER 811 Wabasha Street $1.00 Per Jar Cedar 9103 Cedar 9103 Suits Pressed While You Wait Ladies’ Work a Specialty HALL BROS. Tailors SUITS TO ORDER Cleaning—Alterations Shoe Shining 12 EAST NINTH STREET SAINT PAUL, MINN. Mrs. T. H. LYLES Oldest Established Mortician Office: Cedar 0508 Res: Dale 2947 150 West Fourth St. ST. PAUL, MINN. Malt and Hops — 100% PURE HOP FLAVORED BARLEY MALT SYRUP Use “Old Dutch Malt" and have good luck. Try a can and be convinced. The can with the horseshoe on. We also carry a complete line of home bottlers’ supplies. Kegs, corks, bottles, cappers, syphons, etc. We Appreciate Your Patronage. 195 W. 7th Street ST. PAUL, MINN. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WANTED Apply “THE ST. PAUL ECHO” | SAVE ONE THIRD on Rooms Papered or a eee LOW METER RATES PAC! IS AN! SPACE AND. C A B 4006 ! Headquarters for | ALL SIZES [ THRER PHONES | Garfield 7501—7502—7503 [ S. BRAND | Rice and University BE. N. Martin L. R. Blair } And You Are Next All the Time Sanitary Tonsorial Parlor | 329 NO, DALE STREET Manicurist st. Paul, Minn, | Quix CITY LOAN Gounreoes COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL HI ays 2neccaltie CEdar 2026 SP a6 dcison at Sth | Cosby Taxi Service Phone DALF 1966 or DALE 0107 ‘ NEW METER SERVICE ees OH! BOY! ’ Let's Go to | The Silver Thistle |: j After the ‘ || SHOW, PARTY OR DANCE |; . And Get is |} parsacce Meat on CHICKEN ; Open Day and Night , 223 RONDO st. | st, Panl, Minn, CHICAGO OFFENDER BROWN'S Quick Servite See Us for Phonographs and Records ile. 398 Wabasha Street ar RONDALE Pharmacy | Corner Dale and Rondo Sts. ‘Try Our Wild Cherry COUGH SYRUP I PHONES | Dale 1191 Dale 0427 HAIRDRESSING, _ MARCEL- LING, BRAIDS AND. TRANSFORMATIONS | ALSO A FULL LINE OF HAIR GOODS - PHONE FOR APPOINTMENT ELKHURST 3339 310 RONDO STREET Merry Christmas Time Here Again HRISTMAS has come again — the happiest, gladdest, merriest time of the whole year. Glad bells peal upon the air; holly wreaths and misletoe are everywhere C HRISTMAS has come again — the happiest, gladdest, merriest time of the whole year. Glad bells peal upon the air; holly wreaths and misletoe are everywhere and hearth fires glow with a warmer welcome. Every home is filled with cheer, every face alight with happiness and every heart is tuned to catch the message of love and peace that is abroad. Men and women greet each other with added friendliness; little children stand eager-eyed and radiantly expectant. All humanity is filled deep with the desire to give, to serve, to love. A new bond of fellowship is encircling the world and bringing hearts together; today we are all one great, big family, watchful and so- licious about one another's welfare. The ties of home and kindred grow even more close- friendships more dear- memorries more precious. Our thoughts fly on eager wings to those who are absent—the vacant chair grows sacred in our eyes. we are all one great, big family, watchful and solicitous about one another's welfare. The ties of home and kindred grow even more close—friendships more dear—memories more precious. Our thoughts fly on eager wings to those who are absent—the vacant chair grows sacred in our eyes. The very air is full of some strange, wonderful force that fills us with exhilaration and delight. Youth grows more tolerant of age and age looks with new understanding into the eyes of youth. Streets are crowded with happy throngs—shops are filled to overflowing with gift seekers. Thousands of Christmas stockings are to be filled—thousands of older hearts are to be made happy because they are remembered. The gospel that it is more blessed to give than to receive is in evidence everywhere, and its practice is bringing radiance and beauty to every face. It Was Christmas From Home Folks T WAS certainly not an easy job, for there is no such thing in a post office at Christmas time. But, it kept one's mind and hands occupied. To attend college is T WAS certainly not an easy job, for there is no such thing in a post office at Christmas time. But, it kept one's mind and hands occupied. To attend college is one privilege, but to be able to go home for Christmas is another. Charles felt it keenly this very moment. He had the first privilege—and was fifteen hundred miles from home. However, mid the rush and tumble of sorting Christmas packages, stacks of letters, and cards, he hardly had time to grieve. The postmaster could not understand how Charles could turn out so The postmaster stand how Charlie much more work than the others. It was all very simple. He eagerly searched every card, letter, or package to see whether or not it bore his name, hurrying on to the next one. A "I surely do get great fun out of this," burst forth Charles. "This one is heavy as lead, slides around in the box like a cake on a plate." Silence followed, broken only by the constant thud of the "good will messages." "I say," shouted some one across the room. "Your name is Liefler, isn't it? I was just cussing this heavy, bunglesome thing when I discovered the name." "It's heavy," said Charles making a wild dash. "It rattles!" An hour later, the postmaster making his tour of inspection, stopped open-mouthed, gazing at one corner of the room. There, sitting on the floor, was the happiest boy in the world. The Captain, as the boys admiringly called him, understood now why Charles' work had accumulated in the last fifty minutes. Around him on the floor was a sea of tissue paper, ribbons, stickers, and gifts. Riding the crest of each wave were smiles. His radiant face was a joy to behold. The postmaster grinned. Charles felt some one looking at him and glanced up into the eyes of his employer. "It is Christmas, Cap, from down home." (2, 1925, Western Newspaper Union.) Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Of Each Week The KITCHEN CABINET (© 1925, Western Newspaper Union.) Next to family affection, health, the love of work, love and amma- cation so much to the perman- ness of life, restoring and raising our self esteem, as traffic in kind speeches.—Lucy Elliot Keeler. SWEETS AND CAKES This is the season of the year when we all begin to think of homemade candies and cookies. Cooking Cherry and Marshmallow Fudge—Put into a saucepan one cupful of sugar, one-half cupful of cream, stir until well melted. Boll the mixture until it makes a soft ball in cold water, add one tablespoonful of butter and remove from the fire. Beat for fifteen minutes; pour into a buttered tin in which are one-fourth pound of marshmallows cut into dice and one-fourth pound of minced preserved cherries. Cut into squares when cool. Velvet Molasses Candy—Put one cupful of molasses, three cupfuls of sugar, one cupful of boiling water and three tablespoonfuls of vinegar into a saucepan over the heat; as soon as the boiling point is reached add one-half teaspoonful of cream of tartar. Boll until when tried in cold water the mixture becomes brittle. Stir constantly during the last part of the cooking. When nearly done, add one-half cupful of butter and one-fourth teaspoonful of soda. Pour into a butterpan and pull when cold enough to handle. Flavor while pulling, with peppermint, lemon, vanilla or winter-green. Butterscotch—Take one cupful of sugar, one-fourth cupful of molasses, one tablespoonful of vinegar, two tablespoonfuls of boiling water, and one-half cupful of butter. Cook until brittle when tried in cold water, flavor with vanilla, turn into well-buttered pan; when cool mark off into squares. Bread Crumb Griddle Cakes—Take two cupfuls of bread crumbs and cover with sour milk, let stand over night, in the morning add an egg, salt and a teaspoonful of soda. Beat well adding flour enough to make a griddle cake batter. Bake on a hot griddle and serve with fried sausage. Dry out bread crumbs in the oven, roll with a rolling pin until evenly crumbed, store in a glass jar for various au gratin dishes, or use in steamed bread, adding two cupfuls of the crumbs and less of flour. FOR THE BEST SERVED MEALS Eat at MRS. McCALLUMS LUNCH ROOM 311 Wabasha Street E.H. Eggers 313 RONDO ST. DRYGOODS, VARIETY GENTS' FURNISHINGS Watch Repairing ST. PAUL MINNESOTA For Tin Work and Repairs SeePETTER BROS. For Heating, Repairs and Installations SeePETTER BROS. Heating and Sheet Metal Work 625 University Ave. Phone Dale 0668 General Agents for Storm King Furnaces MAGEE'S LUNCH HUMAN KINDNESS MUSIO will die away; candles will burn themselves out; overgrows will fade. But once kindled, that same of human kindness lighted at Christmas rarely becomes dim, and music incident to the Hearth through innumerable happy days—W. D. Pennypecker. (© 1935, Western Newpaper Union.) Christmas in Venice Is No Thriller for Yanks THREE United States destroyers came into port at Venice to spend the Christmas holidays. It was Christmas Eve. The narrow, winding streets of Venice that lead off from the Plazza San Marco were thronged with United States gobols. In almost every gondola one could see the small round cap of an American sailor. Out in the harbor were the three ships, all lighted with red and green electric bulbs which were reflected in the blue-blackness of the water. There was a large Christmas tree in electric lights on one of the decks. It was a glorious sight—particularly to American eyes—the modern American war boats ablaze with Christmas cheer. "I suppose you are thrilled," I said to one of the gobs, "to be spending Christmas at Venice?" "Thrilled?" he echoed. "Say, this is the worst town I ever struck in all my life—no movies—no trolley cars—nothing!'. Believe me, I will be glad to get back to good old Springfield. When I think of a real American Christmas dinner, the old log fire there at home, and the family—" There was a tremor in his voice and I turned away as I saw him reach for his handkerchief to daub his eyes.—Marlon R. Reagan. Phone Dale 8339 Try the Drug Store First ELMER MORRIS DRUGGIST Prescriptions Rondo and Mackubin VISIT WILLIAMS POOL and BILLIARD PARLOR Soft Drinks Cigars Dale 9000 560 St. Anthony Ave. Frank F. Pittelkow's Family Boot Shop Shoe Repairing Neatly Done 559 University Ave., Cor. Kent ST. PAUL, MINN. Cash and Carry Prices With Free Delivery Quality Meats and Groceries Fresh Dressed Poultry at All Times Elkhurst 1388 559 St. Anthony Avenue SIMPSON @ WILLS The Reliable Morticians are now located in their beautiful new mortuary chapel Office Phone—Cedar 1024 Residence Phones Tel. Dale 1914 Tel. Dale 2541 17 West Exchange Street ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA Stein's Cash Grocery Stein's Cash Grocery & MEAT MARKET 393 No. Dale St. Largest Store in the Neighborhood We Carry a Full Line of Groceries FRESH DRESSED POULTRY, TURKEYS, GEESE AT ALL TIMES MINNESOTA N.W. Corner 7th & Minnesota Streets Goleman ny Ave. O. H. AROSIN COMPANY Coleman & Coleman ST. PAUL MINNESOTA Ban St. Paul's Foremost The Ch Econom annons Foremost Popular Price Store the Christmas Store for onomical Shoppers Bannons Having anticipated every possible Christmas want, with appropriate gifts for all the family and for the home, we are prepared to serve you at our usual low prices—and with a thorough Christmas service. The Winter Winter Hardware Co. Tube Skates, Nickled $10.50; Aluminum $7.50 s, $3.35 Tree Outfits, $2.15 s for Your Xmas Tree, all colors, 15c each AVE. Phone Dale 9113 The Winter Hardware Co. Nestor Johnson Tube Skates, Nickled $10.50; Aluminum $7.50 Electric Irons, $3.35 Tree Outfits, $2.15 Extra Bulbs for Your Xmas Tree, all colors, 15c each 652 UNIVERSITY AVE. Phone Dale 9118 Be Healthy Drink Milk A & B Dry Cleaners & Dyers SPECIAL FOR ONE WEEK ONLY! SUITS CLEANED AND PRESSED 60c At our University Avenue Shop Work Called for and Delivered ROBERT M. FINCK, Manager Mention This Ad Elkhurst 1271 676 UNIVERSITY AVENUE The Henrietta Family HOTEL 503-505 Rondo Street Room and Board at Reasonable Rates Catering to Parties and Dinners. SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNERS 558 St. Anthony Ave. GROCERIES, CONFECTIONERY and SCHOOL SUPPLIES Phone Dale 4920 Superior Court Judge Lewis here-after will not order alimony payments to childless wives, he announced in hearing an alimony case in Chicago Friday. Macey's NEW CITY 70 & MINNESOTA ST WOMEN'S STORE OF VALUES "Friendly Store" of a thousand gifts invites you to do your Christmas Shopping here! Wonderful varieties and worthwhile Savings! Jewelers and Opticians ADJUSTING OF FINE WATCHES A SPECIALTY Ryan Building, 414 Robert St. Phone Cedar 7995 ST. PAUL, MINN. Patronize Our Advertisers Res. Phone Elkhurst 1613 Office Phone Garfield 1500 McGavock Funeral Service AARON J. McGAVOCK, Sole Proprietor PERSONAL ATTENTION GIVEN EVERY DETAIL Mortuary and Chapel, 550 Rice Street CALLS ANSWERED ANY TIME, DAY OR NIGHT Sterling Value Store People, Be Wise! Buy now for Xmas and SAVE! This stock consists of best brands of merchandise only: Red Goose Shoes McKibbin Hats Warner Underwear 625 UNIVERSITY AVE., near Dale. Store Open Evenings! Do you need Letterheads Programs Circulars Tickets Dodgers Business Posters Cards PRINTING LINE We will cheerfully furnish estimates SERVICE that PLEASES The St. Paul Echo 614 Court Block, St. Paul, Minn. Phone Cedar 1879 Men! Today Fall Opening Day 40 new gems of style in the remarkable Dixie SHOE for MEN See No. 8361-TT A Slashing Classy Tan Oxford; Wide Extension Sole with Zebra Ridge Shed Water Welt; New Broad Toe Last and Snappy Perforations, Live Rubber Heels $3. $3 that's all! WHY PAY MORE? MEN! as big a Sensation as the DIXIE made in town last season, it's nothing compared to the smashing hit DIXIE Fall Styles will make this season. Not only will the new DIXIE styles convince you they are a match for those shown elsewhere at DOUBLE the price, but the VALUE we give you at $3.00 will be a positive revelation to you! Buy From The Maker—that's how to get real valve for your money. Come today and see what's what in styles for Fall and the greatest shoe of all. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` This Space Reserved For Advertisers Who Desire and Appreciate Our Patronage Society·Notes ST. PAUL Simpson and Wills, Morticians, formerly of 234 W. Fourth St., are now located at their beautiful new Mortuary, 17 W. Exchange St. Mr. Elmer A. Carter, secretary of the St. Paul Urban League, addressed a group of young people at the Unity Church, Sunday evening, on "The New Negro." Mrs. Jennie Thompson of Rice St., modiste, will leave for Topeka, Kan., to spend the holidays visiting her mother and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scott, St. Anthony Ave., left for Chicago Thursday evening to remain indefinitely. Mrs. Scott is the daughter of Mrs. W. Robinson, and sister of Mrs. Malcolm Bradshaw, 566 W. Central Ave. The card party given Saturday evening by the Clover Leaf Club was a decided success. Mrs. Lillian Lewis captured first prize, Mr. Jesse Black second and the consolation was awarded to Mrs. Irene Bannister. Members of the Sterling Club entertained their families at a dancing party at the clubhouse Friday evening. Music was furnished by H. Jones. Mrs. T. H. Lyles, 678 St. Anthony Ave., our lady mortician, expects to spend the holidays visiting relatives and friends in Chicago. Rev. Joseph W. Harris and his sister-in-law, Miss Ellen Irene Diggs, who is specializing in social and civic studies at the University of Minnesota for the purpose of assisting Rev. Harris in his future program, have made special visits to study conditions in various localities. A number of the community centers were visited in Chicago as well as those in western points, including Des Moines, Iowa, Sioux Falls, S. D., and Minnesota. Mr. S. M. Jenkins, 249 Chestnut St., has been sick with heart trouble and dropsy for the last three years. He has not been able to work for a period of two years, and would be very pleased to see any of his old friends. The home of Mrs. John Owen, 864 Rondo St., was gutted by fire last week. Many valuable belongings were destroyed. The fire was caused by defective wiring. Mr. C. A. Williams, 639 W. Central Ave., is mourning the loss of his mother, who passed away at their home in Alabama. Mrs. John Owen is stopping indefinitely with Mrs. George Duckett, 675 St. Anthony Ave. Allie Beauford is leaving Sunday evening for Chicago to spend the holidays. Mrs. Charles Saunders left Wednesday evening for New Orleans, where she was called, due to the death of her mother. According to the policy of the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. for the past two years, all membership expire at the end of the year. Everybody is urged to renew the membership. Miss Bella Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Taylor of Magnolia St., and Girls' Work Secretary of the Y. W. C. A., Chicago, Ill., will arrive Tuesday to spend the holidays and will remain in the city until January 3. Complimentary to Mrs. Jake Gilles, a delightful breakfast was given by Mrs. George Wills, 1004 Iglehart Ave., Friday morning. Others present were Messrs. and Mesdames Mark Gibbs, Atty. and Mrs. W. T. Francis and Mr. Jake Gilles. Highly enjoyable was the entertainment given by Leslie Lawrence Post of the American Legion, Wednesday evening at Legion headquarters. Mr. Wm. Hall furnished a galaxy of entertainers who presented the Charleston and several musical numbers in a pleasing manner. Music for dancing was furnished by Sidney Williams. Mrs. Lenore Brown presided at the punch bowl. Mrs. Rose Davis, 387 No. St. Albans, has arrived home from a delightful stay in Chicago with her mother and other relatives. Mrs. Maude Brooks, 770 St Anthony Ave., has returned to her home from the hospital and is gradually recovering. The Misses Ruth Brown, Leah Mae Minor and Alice Melker were the guests of Roland Hayes and his companion, Wm. Lawrence, at the Hotel Radisson, Minneapolis, on Saturday afternoon. Mr. John La Coste was host to a delightful motor tour for the visitors later in the afternoon. Oscar Claiborne, son of Mrs. Laura Claiborne, 633 Rondo St., is recovering from his recent illness. The fact that James Osgood Andrew, a bishop of the Methodist church, was a slave owner, brought about a dispute in that church which ended in the foundation of the Methodist Episcopal church in 1846. Attorney L. O. Smith of Fifth Ave. So., has returned from a visit in Chicago. Mrs. J. Q. Adams plans to leave for Chicago to visit her daughter, Mrs. Fenton Harsh, Jr. (Edythella Adams) during the holidays. Mrs. George Palmer, 2312 Fifth Ave. So., returned home after a visit with friends and relatives in Wisconsin, North and South Dakota. Mr. Jack Bush, 809 Fifth Ave. No., has returned to his home after having been confined in General hospital for six weeks suffering with a broken arm. Mr. Louis Jefferies left last week for Los Angeles, Cal., to visit his sister, Mrs. Etta Mason, and his brother, Mrs. Moses Jefferies. Drop in Stewart's Smoke Shop for your "St. Paul Echo." Mrs. Evelyn Moore, 3741 Clinton Ave., left for New York last Wednesday to be gone indefinitely. She will visit in Virginia before returning. Attorney L. O. Smith, during her visit in Chicago, was highly entertained by Dr. and Mrs. A. Wilberforce Williams, Dr. and Mrs. Julian Lewis, Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Carlisle and Bousfields. The Fellowship Club will give a special matinee dance at Phyllis Wheatley House January 1, New Year's afternoon. The North High Service Girls' Club gave a party for children Friday afternoon, December 18. Mrs. Mattie Neal Brown will arrive December 22 to spend the holidays with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. Squire Neal. Mrs. M. H. Robinson of St. Louis, Mo., who has been in the city several weeks attending her aunt, Mrs. John Sellers, 2742 10th Ave. Sp., who has been very ill, has returned to her home. Mrs. Sellers is improving. Mrs. Daisy Simpson of Prospect Park was hostess to the Busy Bee club Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Roland Hayes, noted tenor, and his accompanist, Wm. Lawrence, a graduate of Boston Conservatory, were guests at the Radisson Hotel during their Mill City engagement at the University Armory. Mrs. Jake Gilles, 2943 Pillsbury Ave., entertained sixteen friends at 500 Thursday evening. Dr. Raymond W. Cannon, 3400 Oakland Ave., National President of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, will leave next week for Detroit, Mich., to attend the National Fraternity Meet which convenes in that city during the holidays. Miss Mamie Smith, 3553 Elliot Ave., left Thursday for Chicago, Ill., where she will reside indefinitely. Dr. W. Donald Brown, son of Dr. and Mrs. R. S. Brown, left Friday for Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Wm. Helm is improving rapidly from her recent injury. Mrs. Jake Gilles, 2943 Pillsbury Ave., left Saturday morning for Boston, Mass., to spend the holidays visiting her daughter, Mrs. Mary Van Alyn and grandchildren. Mrs. T. H. Brigham left Friday evening for Chicago to visit her children and grandchildren during the holidays. Mrs. Robert Young was the guest of Mrs. M. O. Cannon, 3400 Oakland Ave., at the regular meeting of the Busy Bee club. Mrs. Harold Combs, 2943 Elliot Ave., has been confined to her home with a severe cold. Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Abram L. Harris and Miss Gertrude W. Brown, a large reception was given by Ex-Senator and Mrs. Lowell Jepson, 1628 Irving Ave. No., on Friday evening. Mr. Harris is the local secretary of the Minneapolis Urban League. A Hindu in the Junjab cannot be legally married the third time. When, therefore, he wants a third wife, he is married to a tree, so that when he actually does take another wife she counts as his fourth. CEdar 4900 After 5 p.m. H.Umb IDT is 33 J. STRANE Successor to St. Paul Cartage Co. High Class Bobs, Busses and Hayracks for Sleigh Riding. 572 Temperance St. St. Paul, Minn. Make $70.00 a week or more selling a high-grade line of toilet articles and drugs. $10.00 Per Day Easily Made Call or Write The GUYEL MFC.CO. 236 Cedar Ave. Main 9081 Minneapolis, Minn. Rev. Webb, who has been conducting revival meetings at St. Marks' A. M. E. church, left for his home Tuesday evening. Elizabeth Chapter No. 3 held their election of officers the second Monday in this month. The officers are as follows: Sister Edmonia Chapman, W. M.; Sister Mayme Merry, A. M.; Brother H. F. Merry, W. P.; Sister Josephine Brown, A. C.; Sister Verda Watts, C.; Sister Minnie Adams, Secretary; Sister Jeanie Byrd, Treasurer. St. Marks' Xmas tree and program will be managed by Miss Ann Colby. The Elks will have their Xmas tree and entertainment on Dec. 29. Mrs. Anna Williams was called to her home in Omaha, Neb., on account of the death of her mother. Mrs. Anna Thomas is convalescent. Mrs. Emma J. Taylor, mother of Mrs. Mae L. Porter, who has been indisposed for a few days, is very much better. Thousands of Post Card Messages Fail to Reach Destination. In accordance with the Act of Congress of February 28, 1925, changing the rates of postage, the Postal Laws and Regulations were amended, April 15, 1925, accordingly. In this change, Post Cards (private mailing cards) sent through the domestic mails are subject to the rate of 2 cents each, and to foreign countries 3 cents each. From the number of post cards received prepaid at the old rate, it is apparent that many people have failed to learn the new postage rate. To avoid disappointment that will occur because of failure in delivery when senders of post cards containing greetings of the season or messages prepay same at 1 cent each, it is important that the proper information be given the widest publicity. A large bank in Los Angeles, Cal., is said to have a vault containing 75,000 safe deposit boxes. FREE Demonstrations of Our Soiora, De Forest and Magnovox Radios Call Today—No Obligations $90 Zenith Radio ... $45 $150 Columbia Phonograph ... $25 $200 New Columbia Phonograph ... $69 4 NEW RECORDS LATEST Song His $1.00 OPEN EVENINGS Lehnerts Piano Co. 525 Wabasha Garfield 4460 Let us help you select His Gift from our wonderful assortment of Men's Furnishings Neckwear 95c and up Shirts $1.95 and up Also a fine line of Silk and Silk and Wool Hosiery, Silk Pajamas and Bath Robes with Slippers to match. Warner&Co. 507 Hennepin Ave. + Merry Christmas To You All+ MILTON SHANKS General Contractor and Builder Phone—Locust 2449 3712 4th Ave. So. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Merry Christmas from the Graham Pharmary If you don't see what you want See—EDDIE Phone: Hyland 4214 644 6TH AVENUE NO. Hello, Bill! DANCE Committee—Jos. Levy, Fred Thomas, Wm. R. Morris, Ben Berry, Wm. Humphrey, Wirth Jones, and Clarence McCullough. Floor Manager, Carl Cockrell. Taxis 1:45 STEWART'S SMOKE SHOP And Buy Your Holiday Smokes. Dora Dean Johnson Will Greet You With Her Pleasant Smile and Help You Select. Mr. Spurlock Will Be Glad to See All the Railroad Boys and Old Friends. 248 3RD AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS Say It With Flowers Sunshine Florists 505 HENNEPIN AVENUE Fragrant Cut Flowers for Christmas HOLLY, MISTLETOE AND EVERGREEN Special Wreaths for Cemeteries Flowers Shipped to Any Point in U. S. TWENTY YEARS IN ONE LOCATION Don't miss the pageant to be presented Sunday afternoon at 4:30 P. M. by the Girl Reserves. You will enjoy the Christmas story as it will be portrayed by these younger girls. We are still soliciting donations for our Christmas tree. Toys, money or clothes will be appreciated. If you cannot send it phone Dale 1068 and we will arrange to call for it. The Book Lovers' Club met Wednesday afternoon. Politics, Education and Religious Expansion during the Reconstruction period were the topics for discussion. Politics during this period was ably discussed by Mrs. Burton. Mrs. Mary Griffen, who had the topic on Education during Reconstruction, was unable to be present on account of illness, so the subject was discussed by Mrs. Gladys James. You are missing a rare treat if you are not a member of this club. Come out and learn more about your race. An inspiring talk was given by Rev. T. J. Carr at our Vesper service Sunday. Very pleasing vocal selections were rendered by Miss Gladys Kemp and the Misses DeQuince and Dolly Jordan. Man is 90% water, and like water, he finds it easier to go down hill than up. MINNEAPOLIS Hello DAN the Old Year Out and Ames Lodge No. 1 NewYear's ELKS' 6th and Lyndale Remember—A Good Music by J. Chairman—J. Committee—Jos. Levy, Fred Th Wm. Humphrey, Wirth Jones Floor Manager, Carl Cockrell. Merry Christmas Stone STEWART'S And Buy Your Dora Dean Johnson Will Green and Help Mr. Spurlock Will Be Glad and Old 248 3RD AVENUE SOUTH Main 9630 PHONE Say It WI Sunshine 505 HENNE Fragrant Cut Flow HOLLY, MISTLETOE Special Wreaths for Cemeteries FLOW TWENTY YEARS H. B. ROWE, President PHONE Hylane N. W. Waiter ASSOCIATE NEW, SPACIOUS BUILDING ON THE NO. 718 Sixth Avenue North Free Delivery to All Parts of City Economy Market 810 6th Ave. No., Minneapolis Groceries, Poultry and Meats Fuel—Expressing McDUFF McWOODARD Proprietor Hyland 0486 THE EXPERIENCED FUNERAL DIRECTOR In your hour of grief and sorrow, the value of an experienced funeral director cannot be overestimated. Every detail of the funeral arrangements he efficiently takes charge of in an honest, capable manner. This kind of service I render. W. SQUIRE NEAL 502 E. 24th Street Tel. So. 7954 Mpls., Minn. --- Klan ammunition Rept. The recent death of Henry Lincoln Johnson, National Committeeman and one of the most influential men in the South, complicated the G. O. P. patronage problem and the Johnson organization protested Dunning's appointment as depriving it of patronage and added insult to injury because of Dunning's Klan affiliations which he retains. He is said to have told the Treasury chiefs he would have to continue as a Klan organizer, as the salary of collector was not adequate. Nearly all Republican Senators received letters Thursday wherein they urge the defeat of Dunning's nomination. READ YOUR RACE PAPER ADVERTISERS , Bill! NCE In the New Year In with 1906, I.B.P.O.E.F.W. Eve., Dec.31 At HALL The Avenue North 1 Time for Everyone Elks' Band ED. STEWART Thomas, Wm. R. Morris, Ben Berry, Is, and Clarence McCullough. Taxis 1:45 Christmas Folks At SMOKE SHOP Holiday Smokes. You With Her Pleasant Smile You Select. To See All the Railroad Boys Friends. MINNEAPOLIS NES Hyland 4578 Floweres Florists PIN AVENUE Flowers for Christmas AND EVERGREEN Flowers Shipped to Any Point in U. S. ON ONE LOCATION ne E. L. BOYD, Secretary 5622 and Porters iation CENTRALLY LOCATED NORTH SIDE MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Hyland 4155 - Open All Night Bright's Place FRIED CHICKEN OUR SPECIALTY Chili Con Carne, Spaghetti, Baked Beans 535-37 Lyndale Ave. N. MINNEAPOLIS GET YOUR FUEL for the winter from the Buckeye Coal & Transfer Co. Low Prices—Prompt Delivery 1009 Aldrich Ave. No. MINNEAPOLIS Community Drug PRESCRIPTIONS and SUNDRIES Holiday Goods 234 RONDO ST. Phone: Elk 1143 A. B. Heinz ASK FOR Home Brand MORE THAN 100 PURE FOOD PRODUCTS This is a first quality line and deserves your support. Have You Tried Home Brand MEDIUM SALE COFFEE AT YOUR GROCERS Griggs, Cooper & Company Manufacturing Wholesale Grocers St. Paul, Minn. AFTER THE THEATER Try Our Delicious Fried CHICKEN Sandwiches Oysters, Too, in Every Style ALEXANDERS Sweet Shoppe DALE AND RONDO STS. Phone Dale 7175 THE EM FOR FASTEST GROWING STS The Christmas THE EMPORIUM FASTEST GROWING STORE IN THE TWIN CITIES" "The Christmas Store Beautiful" ANSWERS ALL GIFT QUESTIONS The Emporium, "THE TIFUL." is splendidly r re thousands of others, you The Emporium provide t ments, occupying ten acr by over one thousand co at your service. The Emporium, "THE CHRISTMAS STORE BEAUTIFUL." is splendidly ready for the holidays. Like thousands of others, you will have gift questions. Let The Emporium provide the answers. Seventy departments, occupying ten acres of floor space and manned by over one thousand courteous men and women, are at your service. MAIL ORDERS FILLED HOURS 2 TO 6 The Chauffeurs Club Xmas Day, December 25th, From 3 to 7 At Union Hall Kent and Aurora Music by Stevens Harmony Boys ADMISSION 50 CENTS MRS. BESSIE ROBERTS The Unity Cafe 438 RONDO ST. Open Day and Night SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY Chitterling Dinner Try Our Regular Sunday Dinner and Fried Chicken Sandwiches Phone: Dale 7325 Test! Don't be SOLD! BUY your Radio Receiver. Demonstrate Thermiodyne in your home—and no one can sell you any other receiver. FREE DEMONSTRATION Thermiodyne $39.80 DOWN Balance Small Month.yPayments 10 EDISON Electric Fixture Company Open Evening From 7 to 9 777 University Avenue Phone Elkhurst 4286 Announcing the return of Mr.I. Golphin to his Barber Shop to Stay 443 Rondo Street, St. Paul, Minn. SANTA New Victor Records Just in Time for Christmas Down by the Winegar Weiks Aileen Stanley and Billy Murray Roll 'Em Girls Billy Murray Victor Record No. 19838, 10-inch Sweet Man—Fox Trot Frank Banta I Wonder Where My Baby is To-night—Fox Trot Frank Banta Victor Record No. 19839, 10-inch Who—Fox Trot George Olsen and His Music Sunny—Fox Trot George Olsen and His Music Victor Record No. 19840, 10-inch Normandy—Fox Trot Edwin J. McEnelly's Orchestra What a Blue Eyed Baby You're—Fox Trot Edwin J. McEnelly's Orchestra Victor Record No. 19841, 10-inch W.J.Dyer&Bro. 21-25 W. Fifth Sreet St. Paul, Minn. APORIUM IN THE TWIN CITIES" Store Beautiful GIFT QUESTIONS CHRISTMAS STORE BEAU- y for the holidays. Like I have gift questions. Let answers. Seventy depart- of floor space and manned seous men and women, are Page Five MARATHON # ALPHAS WIN Nashville, Tenn.—Before a large and enthusiastic crowd of rooters, the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity opened the interfraternal basketball league season of Meharry Medical college with a 19-17 win over the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Coming from behind in the second half, the Alphas braced and displayed the brand of play which won them the championship last season. Raymond starred for the winners and Thompkins for the losers. TOUSSAINT DEFEATS PECK In their second meeting Haywood Toussaint, the St. Paul colored welterweight, was given the decision over Jimmy Peck of Minneapolis at the Galetty theater Tuesday night. Peck saw after the first minute of battling that the colored boy had a different style of defense and attack, and chose to use foul tactics to overcome the handicap. After being cautioned by the referee several times, he continued to hit low, and in the fourth round the referee, Bill Hoke, stopped the bout, giving the decision to the colored boy on a foul. WRIGHT MAKES SHOWING All that has been said in the past about Farmer Lodge's heart and ability to take punishment will have to be cast aside after the way be rallied and continued to get up only to be floored again by the heavy punches of Ed (Bearcat) Wright Friday night at the Auditorium in what proved the sensation of the evening. The colored fighter entered the ring with the intention of putting the Farmer away as soon as possible in order to safeguard his contracts in Topeka, Kan., on December 17 and in Kansas City December 23. Anxiety caused the Bearcat to appear a little wild, but the third saw Lodge in a dusty bed of resin. BATTLING SIKI DIES The time to heap eulogies upon a man is while he lives. It serves as an inspiration to him and his record can be used as an example. In Battling Ski it can be said his record stands before the colored people of this country as the largest and blackest danger signal that has been constructed on their sport road to success since the days of Jack Johnson, whose conduct and hot remarks caused the colored people of this country a big setback. So it may be said for the good of our own people particularly that it won't seem long if France never issues another passport to a Senegalese tribesman to parade upon these our American soils where an already over-burdened small group of colored people are trying to overcome a handicap that has been thrust upon them for no good reason. Harry Wills would not command the support and respect of the American public as he does today were it not for his conduct as a gentleman. AL SHELTON HOME Al Shelton, the colored welterweight who about this time last year was harping on the trail of Al Van Ryan, Jackie Conway and such boys that are considered to be the best in this neck of the woods, is back home after fulfilling the doctor's advice to spend a few months in the mountains for a rest cure. Shelton is pulling the weights around 200 pounds and is looking fit as a fiddle. He has not fully decided to re-enter the ring, but no doubt will. Babies Love It For all stomach and intestinal troubles and disturbances due to teething, there is nothing better than a sale Infants' and Children's Laxative. DR. HUMPHREYS' "55" Prompt Relief for INDIGESTION free FREE—from castor taste and odor. FREE—from after-nassles. Not flavored. Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil is the original tasteless castor oil, made for medicinal use only. FREE—literature on request to WALTER JANVIER, Inc., 417 Canal St., New York Two sizes—25c and 50c at all good drug stores WANTADS BRING RESULTS Classified Advertising Rates:— Three cents per word; minimum charge thirty cents. Mr. George W. Brown., 346 Pierce St., beloved husband of Lena Brown, died at his home last Friday. He was one of the most widely known Masons of the state, a member of Anchor Hilyard Lodge and North Star Consistory. Funeral services were conducted under the auspices of Masonic organizations, from the Neal Chapel Monday afternoon at 2:30 P. M. Interment at Hillside cemetery. Magnolia, Ark., Dec. 18. —Monday morning on the farm of John Heath, three miles east of here, the two-year-old son of Sank Green, tenant was almost instantly killed when he stopped to pick up a hickory nut under an axe with which his seventy-year old brother was chopping wood. The axe came down on the child's head, the corner cutting a gash on top and penetrating his brain. The wound bled profusely causing death before medical aid could arrive. The doors of our new store swing open tomorrow on an entirely new stock of Quality Meats at lowest prices in conjunction with the Market Grocery that will carry an entire stock of Quality Groceries at lowest prices. Come here if you want to save money. We are just a few steps from 7th St. Compare these prices with others and figure out for yourself just how great your savings will be. 7 to 11 a m. SPECIALS Did You See the New Red Top Limousine Type Cab, Folks? Our meter rates are low and our new Limousine Type Cab is the last word in taxi cab. We employ competent help irrespective of race, color or creed, and are the ONLY cab company in St. Paul who do. Our broad liberal policy is entitled to your consideration and patronage. Give us a ring when you take your next ride. The Red Top would appreciate your trade. CALL A Mr. George W. Brown AXE DEATH Browne insists that he was willing to sell the house for a fair price until intimidation tactics were employed and that then he felt, as a matter of principle, he must not move. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is understood to have stood back of him in the protest. Browne is the only Negro resident in the neighborhood. Musco Robertson, emphatically denied all allegations in the complaint, as did the other eight defendants. The other eight men admitted they had met to discuss the situation, but said they had in no way conspired against Browne, but had merely discussed the purchase of his property. All said that violence against him was the last thing they desired. The oak is more frequently struck by lightning than any other tree. DR. HUMPHREYS' "24" TONIC TABLETS BUILD YOU UP BUY EARLY for Christmas Buy your Christmas Diamonds, Jewelry Silverware & Watches on UBEL Time Payment Plan The Largest and Most Complete Line of Diamonds and Watches in the Northwest The name Ubel on the box adds prestige to the gift FRANK A. UBEL 12 East Seventh Street To give a gift, on Christmas morn, that will serve for many years to follow, will be long remembered by the favored recipient. Gifts of luggage, from Garland's will bring joy and satisfaction, as quality is our foremost thought—always. CHRISTMAS Smart Umbrellas Garland shows these smart sun and rain umbrellas, priced $2.50 to $15.00 A Small Deposit Reserves Any Article --- Smart Bags There are hundreds of styles from which to choose, and the prices range from $2.95 Up to $25.00 TRAY FITTED SUIT CASE Garland's cases are all of genuine cowhide or seal leather; good quality linings and fittings. When you give a Garland "fitted case" you may be sure the quality is right. $22.50 and More serve opered from as The Store of Useful Christmas Gifts Cigarette Cases of leather; easily carried in the pocket, $1.00 ```markdown ```