St. Paul Echo

```markdown ``` MERRY CHRISTMAS The whole staff of The St. Paul Echo wishes the read- ers, subscri- knockers and booster, paper a merry holiday. VOL. I, No. 8. STUDENTS ELECT COLORED GIRL TO EXECUTIVE POST Mabel Holloway, Howard, Made Executive Committeeman of National Federation. Louisiana Man Resigns White Representatives Split on Issue; Election Upheld After Hot Fight. (From the Washington Tribune) Washington, D. C.—When Mabel Holloway, senior academic student at Howard University, was elected as a member of the executive committee of the National Students' Federation, the representative of the Louisiana State University withdrew from the federation, and a general storm of protest from other southern delegates arose. Miss Holloway was one of the delegates from Howard University to the National Collegiate World Court conference held at Princeton University last Friday and Saturday. At the conference were representatives from 39 states and more than 250 colleges from all over the country. Miss Holloway was a member of the executive committee which planned the world court conference. Goodman Assists Organization. At the closing session of the National Collegiate World Court conference at Princeton University last Saturday night, the feasibility of establishing a permanent federation of American students was discussed, and it was decided to form such an organization. The principal officers were elected. G. H. Goodman of Lincoln University was a member of the committee that drafted the constitution. It was decided to divide the United States into seven regions and to select a person from each region to represent it as a member of the executive committee. The delegates had the privilege of making additional nominations from the floor. The nominating committee nominated Miss Holloway to represent the southern schools on the executive committee. C. Kizer of Louisiana State University was nominated from the floor. R. P. Daniels of Virginia Union University called attention to the fact that southern white students already had a representative in the person of P. S. Green of the University of Georgia, who had been chosen vice-president of the federation. Mr. Daniels declared that a colored student should be selected in order to link colored students with the organization. Miss Holloway was elected. Louisiana Delegate Withdraws. After the selection of representatives from the other regions, Mr John Langston, Former Representative; President of Howard Honored. (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., Dec. 23.—A memorial service for John Wesley Langston, former member of the House of Representatives from Virginia and the only Negro to serve as president of Howard University, was held last Tuesday night under the auspices of the Colored American Forward Movement Club of Frelinghuysen University, at the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church. The service was in commemoration of the ninety-sixth anniversary of the birth of the statesman. Dean Kelly Miller of Howard University lauded Mr. Langston as a model for the race, and praised him as an outstanding constructive statesman. Jesse Lawson, president of Frelinghuysen University, who acted as master of ceremonies, also eulogized the Negro leader. Other speakers, who discussed phases of the life and character of Langton, were Thomas W. Walker, William Wallace McCary, R. W. Rutherford, Rev. John H. Burke, Rev. F. W. Dixon, Rev. H. T. Medford and E. E. Wallace. A musical program also was given. Merry Christmas The St.Paul Echo Opening In New Location Held For Columbus Old Folks Home Echo Staff Is Resplendent In Police Badges Echo Staff Is Resplendent In Police Badges If you should casually murder someone as a delightful before-breakfast prank, and then should seek the seclusion of your home to rest up in before eating the first meal of the day. . . . If you should decide some morning that you would like very much to become an incendiary, and should set fire to your neighbor's fireproof garage, and then go home to play the ukulele while you watched the flames merrily lick up the structure. . . If you should discover that your talents are along the same line as those of Finklestein and Ruben, and you should attempt an amateum or professional show. . . Don't be surprised if a grave young man or woman should knock at your door in the first two cases, or stroll airly past the ticket cage in the third instance. In all probability, if accosted, they would turn over their coat lapel, where would be prominently displayed the police-reporter bodge authorized by the police department. The badges have just been issued to the members of The Echo staff, and are sufficient warrant to get behind fire lines, into houses where murders have been committed, and into theaters and other public places. Merry Christmas 'Y'CLUB ELECTS NEGRO OFFICIAL Kansas City Boy Chosen as Treasurer at State Hi-Y Conference Last Week. Ottawa, Kan.—Hightower Kealing, student in Sumner High School, Kansas City, Kan., was elected treasurer of the state Hi-Y organization at the annual conference held here last week. Adam Frenchman, Indian youth at the Haskell institute, Lawrence, was elected to the presidency. With the election of those two officers, the stand of the Hi-Y group in the state in regard to matters of race, was clearly demonstrated to be one favoring absolute equality. Other officers elected were, Milton Worthington, secretary; Richard Veatch, vice-president; Lawrence Olsen, second vice-president; Frank Baker, assistant secretary; Gardner Win, chairman of the findings committee. Delegates from both Sumner and Northeast Junior high were present at the conference, and besides, several delegates from Lincoln high of Kansas City, Mo., attended by special invitation. In all, there were about 300 delegates at the conference. Merry Christmas Ages of Inmates Range From 61 to 95 Years; Home for Negroes Only; Beneficiary of Community Fund. (Preston News Service) Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 23.—"We can't hope to take care of all the poverty-stricken old folks," said J. J. Lee, president of the Old Folks' home, "but we try to pick out the most worthy—those who have given much during their lives, and because of financial reverses have had to suffer the pangs of poverty." The formal opening of the Old Folks' home in its new location, at 1240 East Long St., was held Wednesday evening. Mrs. Kittie Green and Mrs. Mamie Harismon were the committee on plans for the opening. The Old Folks' home, which saves for old people, had been located for the past several years at 155 North Twenty-first St. The new location affords a larger and more convenient building. An atmosphere of contentment and of kindly treatment prevails at the home. The groups living at the home range from 61 to 95 years of age. To see the picture of the old folks gathered around their breakfast table and to hear their prayer of thanks is indeed payment in gratitude for that which is being done for them. This home, and the Rescue Mis- ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1925 Christmas As long as there is a nature Christmas will make separate individuals. To some it will denote zeal can mount to a high ers it is merely the time o city reaches the peak of it another two sided group giving or receiving pres small percentage of peo peace. And that is the kern Christmas spirit—the rea and a striving for a perm teen hundred years ago, was born who came to br international good-will. Through the ages, I retained, developed, and grown into the form of a tions of the earth for a and the kind of firm which will prevent forev tions in the form of war the powers of the world. The people of all nat or what effect a world ordinary relations of peo know that even now, af from actual warfare, the muddle; that its business which seems to admit o that international rela that there are almost con wars that threaten to g state; and that no plan peace has been evolved a versal favor. This year especially season should find us sti tion of peace, and strivi international complexit existence of our very civ will not only further the and nations, but will be a the Spirit which first pr which spread the enduri earth, good will to men." As long as there is any variation in human nature Christmas will mean different things to separate individuals. To some it will denote a time when religious zeal can mount to a high pitch unchecked; to others it is merely the time of year when social activity reaches the peak of its annual height; to still another two sided group it is a time simply for giving or receiving presents; and to a certain small percentage of people, it is a season of peace. And that is the kernel of the most sincere Christmas spirit—the realization of a temporary, and a striving for a permanent peace. Over nineteen hundred years ago, the story goes, a Child was born who came to bring lasting peace and international good-will. Through the ages, His philosophy has been retained, developed, and expanded until it has grown into the form of a strong desire by the nations of the earth for a world-wide brotherhood, and the kind of firm mutual understanding which will prevent forever devastating conflagrations in the form of wars involving all or any of the powers of the world. The people of all nations have seen with horror what effect a world war can have upon the ordinary relations of people and countries. They know that even now, after seven years' respite from actual warfare, the world is still in a state of muddle; that its business policies are in a tangle which seems to admit of no straightening out; that international relations are still strained; that there are almost constant outbreaks of petty wars that threaten to grow to an uncontrollable state; and that no plan for the preservation of peace has been evolved which has met with universal favor. This year especially should the Christmas season should find us straining toward a realization of peace, and striving for the untwisting of international complexities which threaten the existence of our very civilization. Such a striving will not only further the best interests of people and nations, but will be a model exemplification of the Spirit which first prompted Christmas, and which spread the enduring doctrine, "Peace on earth, good will to men." --- FEZZANESE ELECTS Fezzanese Court No. 7 held their election of officers Friday evening at Union Hall. Mrs. Geraldine Pickett, Ill. Comm.; Minnie Archer, 1st Lieut. Comm.; Minnie Butler, 2nd Lieut. Comm.; M. Dunn, High Priestess; Marie Gray, Secy.; Mary England, Treas.; Mattie Abbey, 1st Ceremonial Dt.; Ella Johnson, 2nd Ceremonial Dt.; Virginia Turner, Inside Spy; Ella Shepard, Outside Spy. Location Held s Old Folks Home $2,500 LARCENY CHARGE LAID UPON CONTRACTORS Detroit, Mich., Dec. 23 — Mrs. Mattei Lewis filed a complaint Thursday against William Perry and Robinson reen, contractors, in which she charges them with larceny of $2,500. Mrs. Lewis charges that they kept funds with which they were to have built a house. Green is under arrest. The two, formerly in business in the Lafayette Building, are alleged to have accepted the money from build a home for her. Henry O'Neill also filed a charge against the men in the prosecutor's office, claiming that the two men owe him $462. Because of the holiday arrangement next week, The Echo will have to go to press on Wednesday, December 30. Contributors and advertisers will please arrange to have all copy in the office by noon of Tuesday, December 29. sion, of which W. W. Billings is superintendent, are both beneficiaries under the Community fund, and are maintained exclusively for Negroes who are unable to take care of themselves, or are out of work. The Old Folks' home is, of course, for the aged who will never be able to support themselves. ```markdown ``` NOTICE many variation in human mean different things to a time when religious pitch unchecked; to oth- of year when social activ- is annual height; to still it is a time simply for events; and to a certain apple, it is a season of del of the most sincere realization of a temporary, mental peace. Over nine- the story goes, a Child living lasting peace and in- his philosophy has been expanded until it has strong desire by the na- world-wide brotherhood, mutual understanding over devastating conflagra- tions involving all or any of nations have seen with hor- war can have upon the people and countries. They over seven years' respite world is still in a state of policies are in a tangle of no straightening out; actions are still strained; instant outbreaks of petty row to an uncontrollable for the preservation of which has met with uni- ly should the Christmas training toward a realiza- ning for the untwisting of ones which threaten the utilization. Such a striving the best interests of people model exemplification of prompted Christmas, and ing doctrine, "Peace on DURKEE CASE TO GO TO CONGRESS DURKEE CASE TO GO TO CONGRESS Alumni of Howard Will Try to Obtain Congressional Investigation of Matter (Washington Tribune) Washington, D. C.—The fight by the alumni of Howard University to oust J. Stanley Durkee from the presidency of that institution will be shifted to Congress as a result of his complete exoneration by the board of trustees at a special meeting last Thursday to investigate the charges which had been preferred against him and to inquire into the summary dismissal of four professors last June. The leaders in the fight against Dr. Durkee believe that they can force a congressional investigation in connection with congressional appropriations for the university. It is not their desire to have Congress refuse to appropriate money for the maintenance of the school, but they would justify a congressional probe into affairs at the university upon the advisability of Congress making the appropriations. The university administration expects this move. Its spokesmen declare that they can muster as many votes against a congressional probe as the opposition can get in support of it. The alumni believe that they are in a strategic position to force a congressional investigation. They have a stenographic report of the hearing before the trustees board and consider the evidence as supporting their charges against Dr. Durkee of incompetence, arbitrariness, the establishment of an espionage system, man-handling of professors, diverting appropriations, favoritism and insulting the race. ```markdown ``` Merry Christmas 'The Helper' Champion of Man Underneath, Suspends Activity Churches Of Twin Cities Hold Special Christmas Services History of Paper Shows Constant Growth From Beginning Ten Years Ago to Present Size; Organ of Church. With the recent announcement that The Helper intended to suspend publication indefinitely, there is half closed a book of one of the most interesting and successful experiments that the city has ever seen. The Helper, a weekly paper devoted to uplift, and to the cause which its name suggests, is the organ of the Helper organization which was started in May, 1905, at the time of the opening of Hall Brothers' barber shop. Helpers Organize. T. R. Morgan, later publisher of the paper, was chosen president of the organization; S. Ed. Hall, vicepresident, and O. C. Hall, secretary. The slogan of the group, "Be a Helper," was an inspiration which the publisher received when he was sleeping. Subsequent to the formation of the group, The Helper was started as the publicity outlet for the work of the men. It grew in size during the 10 year period of its existence, became the official organ of St. James A. M. E. church, and was the medium through which most of the church news of the Twin Cities was express- Helper Great Success. From the time of its beginning, The Helper had an outstanding success, and its subscribers numbered some of the most influential men in the Northwest. Mr. Morgan was born in Bristol, Pa., the son of Rev. J. H. Morgan, prominent in A. M. E. church, Masonic, and Pythian circles. Rev. Morgan died recently. Mr. Morgan obtained his first acquaintance with newspaper work with the Philadelphia Sentinel, and following the closing of the Sentinel, went with the Philadelphia Tribune. At present Mr. Morgan is one of the prominent members of St. James A. M. E. church; is the cornetist of the church, and has been actively engaged in the work of the church and community for many years. ARKANSAS MAN HELD ON IMPERSONATION CHARGE Little Rock, Ark., Dec. 23.—R. A. Love was arraigned before United States Commissioner Harry H. Meyers Wednesday and held in default of $1,000 bond on charges of impersonating a federal official. Love is alleged to have represented himself to be an official of the Department of Interior and obtained affidavits for soldiers' additional homestead rights. He was arrested here for his operations in Mississippi and will be held to the federal grand jury in Mississippi which meets March 26. Love said that he was working under another man in Little Rock who died recently. Merry Christmas Musical Numbers, Seasonal Messages From the Pulpit; Children's Services; Communion Meetings Feature. All the churches of the Twin Cities are planning special exercises for Christmas day. Some of them have made arrangements for early morning services; others have already started festivities with special musical numbers last Sunday evening. The senior choir of St. James' A. M. E. church presented a cantata, "The Advent of the Messiah," Sunday evening, December 20. The number included solos by J. H. Miller of Pilgrim Baptist church; Mrs. Henrietta Golns and John Hickman. A mixed quartet number depicting the birth of Christ was given by Mrs. W. H. Griffin, Mrs. B. C. Archer, John Hickman and J. H. Miller. Services will be held at St. James' Christmas morning at 6 A. M. Anthems and solos will be rendered by the senior choir. Special numbers already announced are a solo by Gladys Kemp and a duet by Mesdames Hirsch and Craig. St. Paul Baptist. St. Paul Baptist church will hold Veteran Journalist of City Who Is Suspending Work Because of Health A. S. S. T. R. Morgan, president of the Helpers and editor and owner of The Helper, who has announced an indefinite suspension of the publication of the paper because the doctor has forbidden his continuing with the work. DEHART HUBBARD TAKES "Y"OFFER Olympic Athlete, Holder of Records, to Become Secretary in Cincinnati. (The Associated Negro Press) Cincinnati, Ohio.—DeHart Hubbard, world's champion broad jumper, Olympic athlete and newspaper writer, has been engaged as a junior secretary of the Ninth St. Young Men's Christian Association in this city. The association has been making plans for some time to secure the services of the famous jumper and hurdler and his employment was made possible by the co-operation of a group of prominent citizens of the community. Mr. Hubbard's duties will, in large measure, be in the form of assistance to churches in building Pioneer and Comraed clubs and lining up new members and planning programs. He will also establish boys' clubs. After accepting the work, Hubbard had the following to say: "Since my boyhood days I have always been connected with the Y. M. C. A. in some capacity. Many people have wondered at my return to Cincinnati when it offers so small an opportunity in a business and financial way. My duty is right here in this city. If I can make the youth of Cincinnati just a little better through my efforts in their behalf, I will feel amply repaid for my sacrifice of more promising financial returns." Hubbard is married and has one child. Merry Christmas Christmas services at 11 A. M. Friday morning, December 25. Christmas music will be featured together with a special message by Rev. Carr. On Sunday, December 27, Rev. Carr will handle the morning service, and the afternoon and evening services will be conducted by four young ministers. The Sunday school Christmas tree exercises will be held Tuesday evening, December 29. St. Philips. At St. Philips' church, the Christmas service will begin promptly at 11:30 P. M. Thursday, December 24, Christmas Eve. Eyres Mass in F will be sung with L. Jackson as the soloist. Christmas music will be repeated the Sunday following at 11 A. M. The children's service will be at 10 A. M. Sunday, December 27. The Christmas party will be held in the Guild Hall at 2 P. M. on Monday, December 28. St. Thomas. In Minneapolis, St. Thomas will hold a Holy Communion service Christmas morning at 9 A. M. Their children's service will be given Sunday, December 27, at 3:30 P. M. PRICE FIVE CENTS 52 LIVES LOST IN BIRMINGHAM MINE EXPLOSION Probe Started for Discovery of Cause of Horrible Disaster Thursday. 44 Black, 8 White Toll Shock Felt for Miles; Problem Arises in Caring for Families of Victims. (St. Louis Argus) Birmingham, Ala.—A rigid investigation of the gas explosion which snuffed out the lives of 44 colored miners and eight white miners last Thursday in Overton Mine No. 2 of the Alabama Fuel and Iron Company in the Cahaba fields south of this city, is being carried on. Nearly every man killed was the father of a good sized family. A problem has arisen in caring for the families of the dead. Victims of the Blast. The dead who have been identified are: Rev. A. C. Collins, pastor of the White Hill Baptist Church; Charles, Mitchell, Henry Cummings, Richard Sanders, Cliff Sanders, Fred Coleman, Cicero Jackson, Dick Prater, C. R. Collins, Will Vandiaga, Claude Odum, George Thomas, Ike Hill, Glenn White, Dallas Harris, Simpson Boyd, Turner Williams, Ed Smith, Lonnie Williams, Gabe Powell, Robert Henderson, Will Fullbrook, Robert Bentley, Carey Jones, Charles Mitchell, Gordon Tolbert, Tom Lee Knight, Mannie Perkins, Roscoe Jones, Joe Jones, Will Jones, Robert Chapman. Felt for Miles. The terrific explosion which wrecked the fifth ledge of Overton Mine No. 2 just before noon Tuesday was so forceful that it was felt at Birmingham, eleven miles away. No living thing could have existed in the flery interior of the mine. Horrifying tales were told about the explosion. It was said that when the first two bodies (those of colored victims) were brought out after nightfall, the rush to identify them was so great police almost had to adopt riot tactics. When a lane to the undertaker's cart was established an old colored parson mounted a boulder and the crowd became silent. Then the parson raised his voice in that classic of the race: BABIES BRING IN $25,000 IN YEAR Baby Contests Have Netted More Than Quota, According to Pickens' Statement. (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) Colored babies have done a remarkable job in 1925, according to William Pickens, Field Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, who reports that they set out to raise $25,000 during the year, and they have already gone far beyond that mark. The final report will be made public after December 31, 1925. There are baby contests pending at present in Anderson, Indiana; Chicago, Ill.; Columbus, Ohio; Detroit, Mich.; Hopkinsville, Ky.; Lexington, Ky.; Louisville, Ky.; Marysville, Ohio, Norfolk, Va.; Richmond, Ind.; Zanesville, Ohio, and Uniontown, Pa. Contests have recently closed in Great Falls, Mont.; Durham, N. C.; Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Richmond, Va.; South Bend, Ind.; Staten Island and Yonkers, New York. Perhaps Staten Island has enrolled the record number of babies to date, having had seventy (70) in their list. It may be noted that Detroit is having the second Baby Contest within the year, and that Zanesville is having its second contest, having had the first last year. It is the universal testimony that the Baby Contest interests a greater number of individuals of the community in the N. A. A. C. P. than any other form of approach. Merry Christmas The St. Paul Echo Advertising rates furnished upon application. and as second class matter Nov. 7, 1925, at the po St. Paul, Minn., under the act of March 3, 1879. "Entered as second class matter Nov. 7, 1925, at the post office at St. Paul, Minn., under the act of March 3, 1879" THE HELPER LEAVES irrily the passing of a competitor is considered bad. No matter what the cause; no matter how the dropping out of a rival in any field is happy thoughts. In present case, however, that general rule does whole community, The Echo is genuinely a helper must suspend publication because of which its editor had no control. With its withdrawal be only temporary, the people one of the strongest single forces for good know. Helper stood for clean news, for clean comfort of moral and journalistic ethics. Its good word for everyone was one of the success which the foundation of the paper was with its agency, thousands of people found woo to the life of the community. The paper maker of the type which knew no distinction status. Publisher of the The Helper, The Echo's personal sympathy for his inability to continue to have been one of the few really strong general service in the whole community. Theies will share our attitude. Ordinarily the passing of a competitor is considered a matter for rejoicing. No matter what the cause; no matter what the circumstances, the dropping out of a rival in any field is made the subject of happy thoughts. In the present case, however, that general rule does not apply. With the whole community, The Echo is genuinely sorry to find that The Helper must suspend publication because of circumstances over which its editor had no control. With its leaving, even if that withdrawal be only temporary, the people of the locality are losing one of the strongest single forces for good which the Twin Cities know. The Helper stood for clean news, for clean competition, and for the highest of moral and journalistic ethics. Its policy of passing along a good word for everyone was one of the successful cornerstones upon which the foundation of the paper was laid. Through its agency, thousands of people found work and were oriented into the life of the community. The paper was a social service worker of the type which knew no distinction of race, or color, or social status. To the publisher of the The Helper, The Echo extends the warmest personal sympathy for his inability to continue what we firmly believe to have been one of the few really strong factors of uplift and general service in the whole community. The people of both the cities will share our attitude. Merry Christmas TROLLEY CAR FLIRTATIONS cars to the observant person are a labor of nature of human nature in cross-section. A troubled girl with a weak face and one of real" magazines boarded an interurban car that herself upon one of the long seats in the rocks farther on, three 20-year-old boys upon the seat which the girl was already stole surreptitious glances at her and themselves complacently as though making a statement that here was game for fair sport. A car sped on they made it more and more eerie were "interested." One of them nudged her down and smiled up into her face; anotherragness to discover the content of the scars pawing one half the magazine, read a man, who at first appeared unconvincingly as petulant favor upon the three seekers' ingness to assist in the game was largely as easily pleased to be sought after even in the manable manner which was employed. The spectators of the play were not aroused indulently and seemed to be greatly long. Every person within watching district colored passengers, appeared to think. "Using only two colored passengers. . . . The fact that the consequences would have been had the same with the single change that color had been substituted. They were consider their situations in the South with a colored one had led to. They were unanimous in the calm acceptance of the white spectator remote a stage of incipiency that it was not the owners of it. Colored watchers saw the menace in that white portion of the audience overlooked through the thinly covering comedy which the tragedy which lurked beneath. Colorference in point of view! Trolley cars to the observant person are a laboratory for the close examination of human nature in cross-section. A well-rouged girl with a weak face and one of the popular "confessional" magazines boarded an interurban car the other day and seated herself upon one of the long seats in the front of the car. Two blocks farther on, three 20-year-old boys entered and crowded down upon the seat which the girl was already occupying. At first they stole surreptitious glances at her and then smiled among themselves complacently as though making a silent mental agreement that here was game for fair sport. As the car sped on they made it more and more evident to the girl that they were "interested." One of them nudged her; another leaned far down and smiled up into her face; another simulated an intense eagerness to discover the content of the story she was reading, and pawing one half the magazine, read aloud several passages. The girl, who at first appeared unconvincingly annoyed, later smiled with petulant favor upon the three seekers of attention. Her unwillingness to assist in the game was largely assumed. She was distinctly pleased to be sought after even in the boorish, rude and unpardonable manner which was employed. And the spectators of the play were not aroused or indignant. They smiled indulgently and seemed to be greatly amused over the happening. Every person within watching distance, excepting only two colored passengers, appeared to think the incident funny. Excepting only two colored passengers. . . . They were considering what the consequences would have been had the situation remained the same with the single change that colored instead of white boys had been substituted. They were considering soberly what similar situations in the South with a colored girl in place of the white had led to. They were unanimous in the belief that the smiling calm acceptance of the white spectators was mob spirit in so remote a stage of incipiency that it was not recognized as such by the owners of it. These colored watchers saw the menace in that little drama which the white portion of the audience overlooked completely. They saw through the thinly covering comedy which amused the whites to the tragedy which lurked beneath. Color does indeed make a difference in point of view! Merry Christmas BATTLING SIKI all over the country have been carrying a death of Battling Siki, the mighty Seni his bouts on "wine and high life." ing his meteoric career, the black pugiliarily spotted record of colorful escapades, and example in the conventional understand, he has frequented some of the most not America and Europe has to offer. His mansl. In Paris, he was an habitue of the far, infamous Montmartre quarter of the c Papers all over the country have been carrying stories of the spectacular death of Battling Siki, the mighty Senegalese who trained for his bouts on "wine and high life." All during his meteoric career, the black pugilist has maintained a highly spotted record of colorful escapades. He has not been a good example in the conventional understanding of that word. Instead, he has frequented some of the most notoriously evil haunts that America and Europe has to offer. His marriages have been farcical. In Paris, he was an habitue of the famous, or better, perhaps, infamous Montmartre quarter of the city. In New York he came to a violent and brutal end in a region which describes itself well enough by the suggestive name, "Hell's Kitchen." Even so, the career of Siki, bad in itself, can point a strong moral to people of a different nature. The fighter claimed none of the virtues, and be it said for his strength of purpose, he displayed none of them. He had adopted a philosophy, one of which we may well disapprove, and he adhered to it closely. While we may condemn the man for his beliefs, may we not also admire him a bit for his tenacity of purpose? Should we who are wont to "draw our skirts about us" in all the consciousness of our codified moral backbone pursue the tenets althfully and unswervingly as did Siki in his living ideal, there would be a good deal less of old, and a good deal more of unheralded "good man and Mrs. RHINELANDER Press (white) has sent out a dispatch saying he been led to believe that Mrs. Leonard Kip Florida, is seeking her. The A. P. does not say he young white millionaire's wife is being the Klan wants to bid her leave the sacred soil else, it would be unlawful for the colored wife found in any of the miscegenation states of however, that the Klan is wasting valuable at Mrs. Rhinelander. What the Klan should twenty or thirty thousand "Kip Rhinelanders" turn them to cease and desist in their nefarious Klan should spend the next ten years (if it protecting the blood purity of both races; for any years there have been so many "leaks" in deal of harm has been done to both races. such an outstanding code among a people like schools, churches, cars, coaches, hospitals, residential sections, it ought to include blood rate for the Klan to do anything for or against The New York Supreme Court has decided man do some splendid missionary work among see in the daytime, but who are stone blind of that code as faithfully and unswervingly as did Siki in his chase of a less deserving ideal, there would be a good deal less of hypocrisy in the world, and a good deal more of unheralded "good works." THE KLAN AND MRS. RHINELANDER The Associated Press (white) has sent out a dispatch saying that the Klan having been led to believe that Mrs. Leonard Kip Rhinelander is in Florida, is seeking her. The A. P. does not say for what purpose the young white millionaire's wife is being sought. Probably the Klan wants to bid her leave the sacred soil of Dixie; for, of course, it would be unlawful for the colored wife of a white man to be found in any of the miscegenation states of the South. It seems to us, however, that the Klan is wasting valuable energy in seeking out Mrs. Rhinelander. What the Klan should do is to seek out the twenty or thirty thousand "Kip Rhinelanders" of the South, and warn them to cease and desist in their nefarious ways of living. The Klan should spend the next ten years (if it lasts that long) in protecting the blood purity of both races; for during the past thirty years there have been so many "leaks" in the South that a great deal of harm has been done to both races. Where segregation is such an outstanding code among a people who insist in separate schools, churches, cars, coaches, hospitals, waiting rooms, and residential sections, it ought to include blood also. No, no, it's too late for the Klan to do anything for or against Mrs. Rhinelander. The New York Supreme Court has decided that; but the Klan can do some splendid missionary work among the "Kips" who can see in the daytime, but who are stone blind at night. —COLORFUL NEWS "MOVIES" Preston News Service. St. Paul Mrs. Ardelia Allen, 658 W. Central Ave., was hostess to the Clover Leaf Club Wednesday afternoon. This club is noted for its charitable acts for the needy and unfortunate. They played Santa Claus this year to the inmates of Crispus Attucks Home, presenting gifts to each one. Substantial baskets of groceries were sent to several needy families beside cash donations. Five pledges were initiated into Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Saturday evening at Union Hall. Messrs. Harold Thatcher, Raymond Brown, Marvin Jackson, Oscar Jones and George Bryant are now full-fledged members. All are students at the University of Minnesota. The Tri Art Coterie Club will render an after dinner program at the Aberdeen hospital on Christmas day. Little Miss Hjordis Foster, Messrs. Walter Minor, George Grissom, William Benjamin, Ray Brown and Mrs. F. Jackson will entertain with lively songs and dances. Miss Elizabeth Johnson, president, and Miss Laura Odin, secretary. St. Paul Chapter No. 1, O. E. S., held their installation of officers, Monday evening at Union Hall. Mrs. Clarita Jackson, 445 University Ave., entertained the Birthday club Friday evening. The Royal Entertainers met at the home of Mrs. George Manning, 589 Arundel St., Saturday evening. On next Saturday evening the club will give a dancing party for its members and friends, at the Henrietta Annex. Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity were hosts to a delightful dancing party Monday evening at the Sterling Club House, complimentary to its new members. The Mystic Fear, (George Bryant, Hiram Kelly, Earl Onque and Andrew Owens) have issued invitations for a dancing party to be given Wednesday evening, December 30, at the Phyllis Wheatley House, Minneapolis. 52 LIVES, 44 BLACK, 8 WHITE LOST IN DISASTER (Continued from page 1) "Coming for to take me home." Hundreds of voices joined in the refrain. From then the disorder ceased, and the crowd became a weeping, peaceful throng. As each body was taken to the tent which served as a temporary morgue, police formed a line, saying: "Now come slow, two and two— you can see——" you can see _____ The pastor took his place at the head of the dead, and as some wife recognized the body of her beloved he stepped forward, placed his hands on her shoulders, and led her over, murmuring: "It's God's will, sister—God's will." "It's God's will, sister—God's will." Race Hatets Forgotten Race Hatreds Forgotten. Racial differences were forgotten during the disaster. White and colored worked side by side to save the entombed miners. Ambulances and surgeons were mobilized. The Birmingham Red Cross chapter sent its directors to take charge of the rescue work. Experts from the bureau of mines organized volunteer groups of workmen, who pushed into the cavern, seeking to release any living. --- 52 LIVES. 44 BLACK. 8 ST. PAUL ECHO The Safety Valve Signed contributions not oven tainted will not be printed in this column. The Echo will not be responsible for appear in the column. The appear in the column. To the editor of the St. Paul Echo: The race problem in St. Paul is settled. All the civic improvements which could benefit the Negro have been made. Such things as welfare work and social service programs are getting along as smoothly as such things can. Over the whole country, the situation is the same. Everything that can be done for anybody has been done. America is indeed a democracy where right and justice prevail. The Negro is getting equality before the law and in every other respect. So it would seem from the contributor's column you have, at least. And yet the South is still the South; the North is each day feeling the growth of race friction; and wrongs go publicly unrighted; yet the people are silent! I want to congratulate you for making a sincere but unsuccessful attempt to let the citizens of this particular locality think in print about the things over which they should be, but lamentable though the case is, are not interested in—things concerning their own welfare. Dissatisfied. Merry Christmas REPORT MADE OF CHURCH FINANCES REPORT MADE OF CHURCH FINANCES A special rally for Shorter College, conducted in the conferences, yielded $4,109.48 and the remainder is distributed among the several general departments of the church, for missions, evangelism, church extension, education, social service and superannuate ministers, widows and orphans. Among distinguished churchmen visiting the conference here were: Dr. S. J. Johnson, secretary of the Church Extension Department, Washington, D. C.; Dr. W. P. Q. Byrd of Friar Point, Miss.; ishop Isaac N. Ross of Washington, D. C., presided. DIES AT 119 (The Associated Negro Press) Dunn, N. C.—Mrs. Margaret Williams died here Monday at the age of 119 years. She smoked and chewed tobacco for many years. The Golden Pule SAINT PAUL MINNESOTA A Gift Well Planned Is A Gift Well Given AND 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 Christmas 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 sufficiently 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. ART !! ! ENGRAVING COMPANY ART ENG CO GA. 3209 114 ETHIRD ST. ST. PAUL DESIGNS & ILLUSTRATIONS In one or more Colors PRINTING PLATES For every need Try UTLEYS FOUR X HAIR STRAIGHTENER 311 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. Old Dutch 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. H. A. MILLER MALT CO. 195 W. 7th Street ST. PAUL, MINN. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WANTED Apply "THE ST. PAUL ECHO" SAVE ONE THIRD on Rooms Papered IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER FOR $7.00 and up BEAUTIFUL PAPER FURNISHED ALSO INTERIOR DECORATING AT REDUCED PRICES PHONE: ELK 4064, ARTHUR STONE. 690 UNIVERSITY AVE. BLUE & WHITE FOR SERVICE AND LOW METER RATES CAB CEdar 4006 SPACIOUS AND HEATED CARS Headquarters for KOPPERS COKE ALL SIZES THREE PHONES Garfield 7501-7502-7503 S. BRAND Rice and University E. N. Martin L. R. Blair And You Are Next All the Time Sanitary Tonsorial Parlor 329 NO. DALE STREET Manicurist St. Paul, Minn. SALARY LOANS QUICK COURTEOUS CONFIDENTIAL CEdar 2026 CITY LOAN COMPANY 201-2 McCall Bldg 306 Jackson at 5th Cosby Taxi Service Phone DALE 1966 or DALE 0107 NEW METER SERVICE OH! BOY! Let's Go to The Silver Thistle After the SHOW, PARTY OR DANCE And Get BARBACUE MEAT OR CHICKEN Open Day and Night 225 RONDO ST. St. Paul, Minn. BLUE The Christmas Store of the Christmas City BROWN'S Quick Service J. H. Brown & Son. See Us for Phonographs and Records The Capital Music Shop Co 398 Wabasha Street RONDALE Pharmacy Corner Dale and Rondo Sts. Try Our Wild Cherry COUGH SYRUP PHONES Perrybelle Shop HAIRDRESSING, MARCEL- LING, BRAIDS AND TRANSFORMATIONS ALSO A FULL LINE OF HAIR GOODS PHONE FOR APPOINTMENT ELKHURST 3339 310 RONDO STREET LL WHITE Harmon Achievement Awards, 4,000 Annually, Announced Purpose of Awards "To Give Recognition, Stimulus, to Creative Work;" Seven Prizes to Negroes; One Open to All. (Preston News Service) Washington, Dec. 23.—To give recognition and stimulus to creative work, the Harmon Foundation, on behalf of William E. Harmon, has provided $4,000 annually for awards for distinguished achievement. There are seven first awards of $400 offered annually to Negroes who have made distinguished achievement in various fields of endeavor, and one award to any person, white or colored, for outstanding achievement in race relations. Announcement was made today by Dr. George E. Haynes, secretary of the commission on race relations of the Federal Council of Churches, to which has been committed the executive direction of the awards. Seven awards are open to all Negroes of American residence of both sexes; the eighth award to the person, white or colored, "who has made the greatest contribution toward improving the relations between white and Negro people in America." There is also a gold medal for the first award in each of the seven divisions and a second award of $100 and a bronze medal; the eighth award will carry with it $500 in money and a gold medal. Awards in Classes. The classes of awards are to be as follows: Literature, Music, Fine Arts, Industry, including business, Science, including invention, Education, Religion and the award for improvement of race relations between the white and Negro peoples in America. The purpose of the "William E. Harmon Awards for Distinguished Achievement" is "to give recognition and stimulus to creative work." "They are especially designed," the statement continues, "to bring public recognition to persons who have made some worth-while achievement who have not yet received such recognition." Awards are to be made January 1, which is the date Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, and will apply to work done or completed during the twelve months ending June 1, preceding. There will be five judges for each award. Three of the five judges will be persons recognized as outstanding in their particular fields. At least one will be a Negro. The two other judges will represent the Harmon Foundation and the Commission Race Relations of the Federal Council of Churches. The decision of the judges will be final and neither the Commission on the Church and Race Relations nor the Harmon Foundation will be in any way responsible for expenses or losses to candidates in connection with any award. Rules Given. The scope of the awards is as follows: The first award—in literature—includes poetry, short story, essay, book, newspaper editorials or a play of two or more acts. Candidates for awards in music may offer song scores, instrumental scores for single instruments of ensemble, oratories or operas, or performance in instrumental or vocal music or in the drama. Painting, sculpture and allied subjects are included under fine arts. The award in industry includes creative achievements in agricultural, manufacturing or mechanical pursuits or trade and commercial enterprises. In science any of the physical, biological or social sciences, or inventions of proven utility or promise may be presented. Education includes achievements in the field of educational organization, content, method or practice or educational publicity. The award in religion is for achievements in religious organization, religious education, social service in connection with recognized religious agencies or any outstanding contribution to personal religion or theology. The eighth award concerning race relations will be given without distinction of color. Possibility of No Awards. No award will be made except for some achievement of an outstanding character that is a distinct contribution within its given field. As these awards are to be given for achievements of national significance and interest, in case there are no entries in any class having this outstanding character, no award will be given. Applications and recommendations for next year (1926) may be filed on and after January 1 and must be filed not later than June 1, 1926, with Dr. George E. Haynes at the offices of the Federal Council of Churches, 105 East Twenty-second St., New York City. Wednesday, Thursday,Friday Of Each Week BRITISH EXPEDITION TO TRY ABOLISHING SLAVES Rangoon, Burma, Dec. 23.—It is hoped that slavery and human sacrifice will be abolished by a British expedition which is now on its way to the Hukwang Valley in Burma, according to British officials. Owners will be offered generous prices to free all slaves by April. In Naga chiefs will be impressed with the Indian government's abhorrence of human sacrifices and of its determination to eradicate the practice by making it impossible for them to obtain victims. CURTIS CASE TO BE HEARD JAN.4 CURTIS CASE TO BE HEARD JAN.4 Segregation Issue Before Supreme Court at Time of Second Sweet Trial. (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) James A. Cobb, member of the National Legal Committee of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, reports that the Washington Segregation Case will be heard in the United States Supreme Court on approximately the same day that the second Sweet trial is begun in Detroit. Mr. Cobb has received a letter from William R. Stansbury, clerk of the U. S. Supreme Court, in which Mr. Stansbury writes: "I write to inform you that the case of Corrigan vs. Buckley, No. 104, of the October term, 1925, is on the day call for Monday, January 4, and will probably be reached Tuesday or Wednesday, January 5 or 6." Moorfield Storey of Boston, President of the N. A. A. C. P., and Louis Marshall, member of the Board of Directors, and Arthur B. Springarn, Vice-President of the N. A. A. C. P., will go to Washington to argue the case together with Mr. Cobb. Merry Christmas Tongs with which dishes can be handled while being washed without wetting a person's hands have won the inventor a patent. FOR HIGH-GRADE TOILET ARTICLES CALL MRS. E. HUDSON DALE 4556 479 ST. ANTHONY AVE.. 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 MAGEE'S LUNCH for the Best Special Dinners Southern Fried Chicken and Short Orders WE NEVER CLOSE 3 West 9th St. J. C. MAGEE, Prop. Ellen Davis, Former Slave, to Receive Share of Property, Decision Says. (Preston News Service) Lexington, Ky., Dec. 23.—A colored woman about 80 years old Wednesday night was perhaps the wealthiest person of color in the South. She won a will fight involving $500,000. She gets half. It is a victory of a former slave, with her son and another Negro former servant over white relatives of John T. Hughes, who left an estate of 1,300 acres of valuable land near Lexington and about $20,000 in personal property. The State Court of Appeals upheld the will of the rich turfman, leaving to Alex Rankin, aged Negro, 96% acres of land for life. To Ellen Davis, "my faithful servant," the Hughes homestead of 270 acres, and to Robert Henry Hughes, son of Ellen Davis, a farm containing 160 acres in fee. According to evidence introduced at the trial, Ellen Davis was the slave of Hughes' mother, and Hughes was the father of Robert Henry Hughes, Ellen Davis' son, born when she was about eighteen. (By the Associated Negro Press) New York.—Speaking against all forms of race hatred before the members of the Free Synagogue in Carnegie Hall, Rabbi William H. Fineshriber, Philadelphia, declared: "One of the causes of war—the greatest—was race hatred and race jealousy. I have no doubt that one of the leading factors in producing the World War was a gradual building up an idea of race superiority. There is no such thing as a superior or inferior race." Merry Christmas Simplicity and purity are the two wings by which a man is lifted above earthly things. 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 beau- tiful new mortuary chapel Office Phone—Cedar 1024 Residence Phones Tel. Dale 1914 Tel. Dale 2541 17 West Exchange Street ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA & 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 This Is It TO SAVE MONEY WET AASH 75c Additional Pound PHYLLIIS WHEATLEY NOTES All of the adult classes of the house have been closed until the first week in January. On Thursday evening the Fifth District of Women's Federated Clubs of Minnesota gave a Christmas party for the Millinery, Dressmaking and Lamp Shade classes. The evening was spent in games and dancing. The music was furnished by Mrs. Katherine Manderville at the piano, and Mr. Joseph Albright at the drums. Lunch was served and each member of the classes received a small token of remembrance and a wonderful time was enjoyed by all. The North High School Service Girls' Clubs have charge of the children's play hour at 4 o'clock. Santa Claus gave a gift, bag of candy and a pop'corn ball to all of the children. A program_was also given for them. It consisted of a play entitled "Christmas Eve," given by the Girl Scouts' Troop of Phyllis Wheatley, No. 32. The cast of the play was, Little Girl, Cecil Johnson; Wendy, Pearl Williams; Robinson Cruse, Ceo Young; Alice in Wonderland, Dorothy Riley; Gretel, Thelma Barbee; Hansel, Vesta Mosely; Traveler of Bagdad, Marguerite Seymour; The Boy' From the Back of the North Wind, George Stone; The Hush-a-Bye Lady, Marie Miller; The Little Girl's Mother, Ceo Young. Recitations were given by the following: "Twas the Night Before Christmas," by Eva Harris; "Hang Up the Baby's Stocking," by Florence Williams. Marionette Dance by Virginia Upson, a student at North High School. Mesdames C. Chavis, R. A. Van Hook, H. Mitchell, H. Keys and L. Banks were the chaperones of the party. This is one party that will long be remembered by the children. Goleman Bay Ave. ESS, ERY PLIES O. H. AROSIN COMPANY Jewelers and Opticians ADJUSTING OF FINE WATCHES A SPECIALTY Coleman & Coleman 558 St. Anthony Ave. GROCERIES, CONFECTIONERY and SCHOOL SUPPLIES Phone Dale 4920 ST. PAUL MINNESOTA Ban St. Paul Foremost Pa The Chu Economic 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 H Nestor Johnson Tube Skates, N Electric Irons, $3.85 Extra Bulbs for Your Xma 652 UNIVERSITY AVE. 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, $3.85 Tree Outfits, $2.15 Extra Bulbs for Your Xmas Tree, all colors, 15c each 652 UNIVERSITY AVE. Phone Dale 9113 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 Monition This Ad Elkhurst 1271 676 UNIVERSITY AVENUE 503-505 Rondo Street Room and Board at Reasonable Rates Eat Your Christmas Dinner Here—Special, $1.00 Catering to Parties and Dinners. SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNERS ST. PAUL ECHO For the benefit of those who are not subscribers, THE ECHO can be purchased at the following places: Uttles Barber Shop, 311 Wabasah St.; News Stand, Sixth & Wabasah; Powell's cafe, 320 Rondo St.; Moore's Barber Shop, St. Peter St.; Morris Drug Co., Rondo & Mackublin Sts.; Alexander's Sweet Shoppe, Dale & Rondo; Lyles Barber Shop, 319 Rondo; Community Drug Co., 234 Rondo; R. Anderson, 460 Rondo; Coleman & Coleman, Grocers, 558 St. Anthony Ave.; Zandell's Drug Co., Rice and Milford Sts.; Porters and Waiters Club, 743 Mississippi St. In Minneapolis At The Economy Market, 810 6th Ave. No., and Stewart's Smoke Shop, 248 3rd Ave So. FOR THE BEST SERVED MEALS Eat at MRS. McCALLUMS LUNCH ROOM 311 Wabasha Street VISIT WILLIAMS POOL and BILLIARD PARLOR Soft Drinks Cigars Dale 9000 560 St. Anthony Ave. Phone Dale 8339 Try the Drug Store First ELMER MORRIS DRUGGIST Prescriptions Rondo and Mackubin Ryan Building, 414 Robert St. Phone Cedar 7995 ST. PAUL_L - MINN. It is not death to die; To leave this weary road, And 'rise on strong exulting wing, To live among the just. It is not death to die; Thy chosen cannot die, Like Thee, they conquer in the strife, To reign with Thee on high, To be at home with God, is not to die. Mrs. Narcissa Wright, mother Mrs. Rhieva Harrold, daughter Mrs. Narcissa Wright, mother. Mrs. Rhieva Harrold, daughter. TYPEWRITERS Bought—Sold—Rented Lowest Rates in Town TYPEWRITER CLEARING ASS'N. 146 E. 5th St. Cedar-4130 EAT YOUR CHRISTMAS UNITY C Roast Turkey Dr Candied Sweet Potatoes Fr Apple and Mince Pie Phone Here's To A And Happy B Say I S. 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McGAVOCK, Sole Proprietor PERSONAL ATTENTION GIVEN EVERY DETAIL Mortuary and Chapel, 550 Rice Street ALLS ANSWERED ANY TIME, DAY OR NIGHT Shop at the Merling Value Store People, Be Wise! Buy now for Xmas and SAVE! stock consists of best brands of merchandise or Use Shoes McKibbin Hats Warner Uni UNSITY AVE., near Dale. Store Open Do you need UNITY CAFE 438 RONDO ST. MENU Roast Turkey Dressing Cranberry Sauce Candied Sweet Potatoes French Peas Fruit Salad Apple and Mince Pie Home-made Cake Phone: Dale 7325 With deep appreciation for the courtesies shown me during the past year and with best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy Prosperous New Year. Purser Typewriter Exchange 510 Baltimore Building Cedar 0910 Seventh and Jackson 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 Shop at the 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 or anything in the PRIN LI We will cheerful SERVICE The St. P 614 Court Bl RINTIN LINE We will cheerfully furnish estimates SERVICE that PLEASES he St. Paul Ech 614 Court Block. St. Paul. Minn PRINTING LINE We will cheerfully furnish estimates SERVICE that PLEASES The St. Paul Echo 614 Court Block, St. Paul, Minn. Phone Cedar 1879 Elkhurst 3473 306 Rondo St. Elk Tailoring Co. SUITS MADE TO ORDER Cleaning and Pressing WE CALL AND DELIVER ST. PAUL MINNESOTA IS DINNER AT THE CAFE 438 RONDO ST. U Cranberry Sauce French Peas Salad Home-made Cake Tele 7325 Merry Christmas New Year To All With Fuel IN AL COMPANY Diversity Avenue Courtesies shown me during my best wishes for a happy Prosperous New Year. Under Exchange 19910 Seventh and Jackson Office Phone Garfield 1500 General Service K, Sole Proprietor GIVEN EVERY DETAIL 550 Rice Street TIME, DAY OR NIGHT the Value Store New for Xmas and SAVE! Sounds of merchandise only: Hats Warner Underwear Store Open Evenings! TING NE furnish estimates PLEASES Paul Echo St. Paul, Minn V CITIES RANKED IN ORDER OF MONEY AID FOR DEFENSE New York, Philadelphia Lead in Sweet Trial Fund; St. Paul Beats Minneapolis. Nearly $22,000 Paid Out Detroit Alone Raises More Than $6,000; Obtains Bail Bonds for Eleven Defendants. (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) New York — The two leading cities in the drive of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to raise a $50,000 Legal Defense Fund, are New York with $2,793.31 and Philadelphia with $2,550. The $1,601.94 raised at the New York mass meeting addressed by Clarence Darrow brought that city into first place. Chicago is third in the list with $1,760; Cleveland fourth with $1,000 and the District of Columbia fifth with $959.79. The other cities or districts which raised $100 or more in the order of their contributions are as follows: Richmond, Va., $750.67; Northern California, $500; Toledo, Ohio, $446.57; ST. PAUL, MINN, $390; Springfield, Mass., $360; Newark, N. J., $304.38; Louisville, Ky., $300; Pittsburgh, Pa., $239; Indianapolis, Ind., $228.85; Denver, Colo., $216.05; Buffalo, N. Y., $200; New Bedford, Mass., $200; Lexington, Ky., $171.18; Yonkers, N. Y., $167.34; Staten Island, N. Y., $162.44; Akron, Ohio, $158; Nyack, $157.80; Omaha, Neb., $144.15; Durham, N. C., $142.30; Columbus, Ohio, $141.38; MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., $128; Long Branch, Cal., $125; Hartford, Conn., $123; Portland, Ore., $114.25; Fort Wayne, Ind., $113.62. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Ave., today made a report of expenditures in the trial of Dr. and Mrs. Sweet and nine others in Detroit, showing that the total cost of the first trial was $21,938.69, which was expended by the National Office and the Detroit Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. and a city-wide committee of Detroit citizens headed by the Rev. Joseph Gomez. The expenditures of the National Office of the N. A. A. C. P., totaling $11,377.74, included attorneys' fees of $4,000 to Clarence Darrow, $3,000 to Arthur Garfield Hays and $1,000 to Walter M. Nelson. For traveling and living expenses of attorneys and witnesses, telegrams and long distance telephone calls, court and attorneys' stenographers, and ball bond fee, the National Office spent $3,377.74. Disbursing Committee Works. The Detroit Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. raised in all $6,137.64 and appointed a disbursing committee, consisting of its vice-president, M. L. Walker, Dr. E. A. Carter and J. W. Cooper, both members of the executive committee of the branch. This committee, which established a special bank account and made all its payments in a series of 55 numbered checks spent a total of $5,811.15, leaving a cash balance of $326.49 in the fund of the Detroit branch. Among the disbursements of the branch were payments to investigators, witness fees, legal fees of $400 to each of the three local colored attorneys in the case, fee of $550 to Walter M. Nelson, transcript of the court record, meals to defendants while in jail, printing, telephones and telegrams and advances to meet obligations of the imprisoned defendants. The city-wide committee, under the leadership of the Rev. Joseph Gomez, raised a fund of which certain sums were expended in conjunction with the Detroit branch of the N. A. A. C. P. through a joint committee appointed for this purpose. These sums so expended totaling $2,650, include $1,000 to Clarence Darrow, $400 each to Cecil Rowllette, Julian Perry and Charles Mahoney, the local colored attorneys in the case, and $450 to Walter M. Nelson. The city-wide committee reports a balance of $300. Ball Bonds Announced. Ball bonds for all eleven defendants who have been released from prison were obtained by the Detroit branch of the N. A. A. C. P. Merry Christmas A wise man not only knows when to keep still but does it. There is a Malayian bat which has a wing spread of five feet. Diamonds in their natural state are usually of a dull color. TO OUR PATRONS Greetings for a Merry Christmas FROM --- First Alumnus Of Diplomatic School, Negro (From Washington Tribune) President Coolidge last Tuesday transmitted to the Senate the nomination of Clifton R. Wharton of Massachusetts to be a secretary in the diplomatic service of the United States. This nomination recalls the coup of the State Department last spring to rid itself of the only colored person in the Foreign Service School. In order that American diplomats should be trained in all the wiles of international diplomacy before being sent abroad, a bill was passed in the last Congress providing for a Foreign Service School in the State Department. An examination was held last January. Among the successful candidates for admission to the Foreign Service School was Mr. Wharton, who was already a clerk in the State Department. Only nineteen others passed the examination. When the school was about ready to start there were objections to Mr. Wharton on account of his color. Here was a diplomatic problem of major importance to be solved before the students had even learned the first principles of diplomacy. The veteran diplomats of the department were called together in solemn and secret consultation. A diplomatic coup was quietly achieved. Mr. Wharton was graduated forth with. Without taking a day of the year's required training, he was solemnly and officially declared a full-fledged diplomat, given the department's blessings as the first alumnus of the Foreign Service School and sent to Africa. He was given a recess appointment as secretary of the American legation at Monrovia, Liberia. A month later with the only country, the Foreign Service School began. WORKER STARTS SOCIAL PROGRAM WORKER STARTS SOCIAL PROGRAM Campaign in North Carolina May Result in Welfare Work for Negroes. (Preston News Service) New Bern, N. C., Dec. 23.—Organized public welfare work for Negroes in Craven County may be started here at an early date, as the result of a four-day campaign made by Lieut-L. A. Oxley of Raleigh, director of Negro public welfare work in the state, who interested large local groups of both white and colored citizens in his betterment programs. Speaking principally at a largely attended mass meeting held Sunday afternoon at the West street graded school, Lieutenant Oxley presented forcibly the ideals of the state welfare program, as applied to this locality. P. A. GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS 795 EDMUND STREET DALE 7867 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year HENRY C. JOHNSON Auto Supplies and Oils, Personal Service SATISFACTION GUARANTEED ```markdown ``` For a Merry Christmas-A Happy New Year HALL BROS., Tailors 12 East Ninth St. from the Saint Paul Urban League (Preston News Service) Fort Smith, Ark., Dec. 23.—The poor Negro children of Fort Smith will not be forgotten in the holiday entertainments here. For the sixteenth consecutive time Dr. J. H. Moore, a leading race physician, financed a tree for poor Negro children. A MERRY CHRISTMAS A HAPPY NEW YEAR WARDIN'S PHARMACY Cor. Rondo and Grotto Sts. ST. PAUL MINNESOTA For a M ```markdown ``` With Kindest Wishes For a Very Merry Xmas and A Happy New Year To All Attorney O. J. 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Fifth St., Minneapolis A Very Merry Christmas BROOK'S PANITORIUM 705 Sixth Avenue No., Minneapolis Cleaning and Pressing Repairing of All Kinds Neatly Done Ladies' Work a Specialty First Class Tonsorial Shop in Connection LADIES' HAIR BOBBING --- The Askin & Marine Company desires to express to their many patrons and friends their greetings and best wishes for a happy and prosperous Christmas & New Year. Askin & Marine Company Men's and Women's Clothing 328 NICOLLET AVE. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. A. E. ```markdown ``` Merry Xmas to All and Best Wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year PAUL F. MANTEUFFEL To Our Patrons and Friends We Wish to Extend a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year L. A. ROCKLER FUR COMPANY, Manufacturing Furrier FURS REMODELED AND REPAIRED—FURS STORED 715 Sixth Avenue North, Minneapolis A Merry Christmas to You from Minnesota's Oldest Furniture Store CARDOZOS OF COURSE 140-144 E. SEVENTH ST. Greetings of the season For a Very Merry Xmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year F. PEOPLES CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER 334 38th St., Minneapolis erous New Year NTEUFFEL Society·Notes Mrs. Ardella Allen, 658 W. Central Ave., was hostess to a pretty party complimenting Mr. and Mrs. Leonidas White who are leaving for the East the first of the year. Xmas colors adorned the various rooms. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. After enjoying several holiday games the guests departed at a late hour. Mrs. Hugh Turner, 677 W. Central Ave., has been very ill at her home. Mrs. Maude Good of Pleasant Ave. left for Omaha; Neb., to visit relatives during the holidays. Mrs. M. E. Ford, 788 St. Anthony Ave., has been on the sick list and confined to her home for the past week. Mr. Eugene F. Wiggins of Cleveland, Ohio, has come to make his home with his uncle, Mr. J. L. McKinney, 268 St. Anthony Ave. Miss Daisy Taylor arrived in the city from Great Falls, Mont., to spend the holidays with her family and friends. Mrs. Freda Jackson entertained her pupils and their little friends at a Xmas party, Tuesday, December 22, at the W. W. C. A. The little people reported an enjoyable time. A program was rendered by the children. Mrs. L. B. Terry, 658 W. Central Ave., left for ansas City, Mo., to visit relatives for Xmas. Little Miss Mildred Artis and Hjordis Foster entertained at Mahtomedi, White Bear Yacht Club, December 23. They were accompanied by Mrs. Freda Jackson. Miss Rachel Gooden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Gooden, 514 Fuller Ave., is spending the holidays in Chicago, the guest of Elenora Franklin, 3608 Grand Blyd. Messrs. Walter Willis, Theodore Inge, Peavey Johnson and Thomas Orme, are employed by the N. P. Railroad during the holidays. Lenora Anderson's arm which was broken some time ago when she fell up the stairs, has been removed from the sling. Mrs. Joseph Tresman, 565 St. Anthony Ave., left Tuesday evening for Lincoln, Neb., Kansas City, Mo., and Topeka, Kansas. Mrs. Tresman will be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Junius Gray in Kansas City, Mo. She will return the third of January. Miss Muriel Alexander, 667 W Central Ave. is very ill at her home. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Ella Hughes, 800 St. Anthony Ave., entertained a few friends at dinner Sunday afternoon. Covers were laid for five. The table was beautifully decorated with the holiday colors. The Roland Hayes Recital in Chicago at Orchestra Hall was under the auspices of the branch of the W. Y. C. A., of which Miss Bella Taylor is secretary. She and her co-workers deserve much credit for their efforts to make a success of this affair. The receipts of the tickets amounted to four thousand dollars and two thousand dollars was clear of all expenses. The hall was packed to capacity and four hundred people were seated on the platform. Mrs. Freda Jackson will have a dancing class for little boys the first of the year. Mrs. Eunice Goins, 252 N. St. Albans, was hostess to the Twin City Matrons Club Wednesday. The Forty Club is entertaining at an all night party New Year's Eve at the Sterling Clubhouse. Supper will be served at midnight. The Every Woman Progressive Council will be hosts to their third annual matinee dansant on New Year's Day at Union Hall. Steven's Harmony Boys will furnish the music. Police Believe Murder Commit- ted by Whites Following Alleged Insult. (Preston News Service) Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 23.—The bullet-riddled body of Grant Cole was found Thursday morning by a white merchant, E. J. Roe, near the merchant's home, who immediately notified officers. Roe told the officers that he heard gun shots during the night, but did not see any one. Seven or eight empty shells were found near Cole's body. Police officials are investigating circumstances surrounding Cole's death, and it is believed that Cole was killed after an alleged insult to a white woman. It is suspected that a group of men kidnapped Cole and took him to the outskirts of the city and riddled his body with bullets and left him by the roadside where the body was found. MINNEAPOLIS Dr. Raymond W. Cannon, 3400 Oakland Ave., national president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity left Wednesday for Detroit, Mich., to attend the national meet. Mrs. Harry Donaldson, Elliot Ave., will spend the holidays visiting her mother in Cairo, Ill. Mrs. Eva Abbey, arrived home Monday from Fort Dodge, Iowa, where she set up an Eastern Star Chapter. Mrs. Abbey is Worthy Matron of Electa Grand Chapter. She also visited a few days in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. John La Coste, 3944 Columbus Ave., left Wednesday evening for Omaha, Nebr., to spend his annual Xmas vacation. He will attend the Bachelor Benedict Ball and will be the guest of Mrs. Rhieva Harrold. The reception tendered Mr. and Mrs. Abram L. Harris and Miss Gertrude W. Brown by Ex-Senator Lowell Jepson and wife at their residence on Irving Ave. No., was a delightful affair. Short talks were given by Mr. Harris, who is secretary of the Minneapolis Urban League, Miss Brown and Mr. Jepson. Mesdames M. O. Cannon, F. Whiting and Miss Gertrude Brown assisted at the dining table. Mrs. Phillip McCullough, a student at the University of Nebraska arrived Saturday to spend the holidays visiting her husband and mother-in-law, Mrs. Nellie McCullough, 3644 Columbus Ave. Mrs. Mattie Neal Brown of Marshalltown, Ia., arrived Tuesday morning for a visit with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. Squire Neal. Mrs. Narcissa Wright, mother of the late Mrs. Margarite Washington, left for Omaha, Nebr., to visit her grand-daughter, Mrs. Rhieva Harröld. Mr. J. F. Stevens and his Harmony Boys are engaged for the season at the Modern Dancing School, 23 North 6th St., Minneapolis. Mr. Stevens has entered on his fourth year and is delivering the goods judging from his contract. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. B. Bryant left for Chicago, Ill., and Florida. They will remain indefinitely. Minneaha Temple No. 128 Daughter Elks elected the following officers; Gertrude Thomas, Dtr. Ruler; Lulu Boyce, Vice-Dtr. Ruler; Dora Pipkins, Asst. Dtr. Ruler; Cassie Hill, Chaplain; Ida Mae Williams, Escort. Cora Williams and Ruth Walker were retained as inner and outer door keepers, respectively. Mrs. Daisy Simpson was hostess to the Busy Bee Club Wednesday afternoon. Guests of the club were Mesdames Frank Simpson, G. D. Smith, E. Johnson, Denver, Colo.; G. Lamar, Newark, New Jersey; Abram L. Harris, Robert Young and B. S. Smith. Drop in Stewart's Smoke Shop for your "St. Paul Echo." (Continued from page 1) Kizer told the gathering that he thought the purpose for which he had come had been defeated, and he withdrew Louisiana State University from the conference. The conference voted to accept his withdrawal. Miss Thompson told the conference that she was proud of the fact that she could return to the Howard University campus and tell the students there that stood for the principles of democracy in fact and not in theory only. A representative arose, and, in a wave of emotion, stated that the conference had passed a motion, the seriousness of which had not been realized. He referred to the motion to accept the withdrawal of Mr. Kizer. He declared that the secretary should be instructed by a vote of the conference to write Louisiana State University and express the regrets of the conference that its delegate had found it necessary to withdraw and extend the university an invitation to come back into the conference. Oust Fight Begins. About this time, representatives of southern schools began to realize fully what had happened and opened the fight to oust Miss Holloway from membership on the executive committee. The first proposition offered was that there should be another election since there was discontent. It was voted down. The second proposition was that there should be two representatives from the South on the executive com- OEdar 4900 After 6 p.m. HUMBoldt 1833 J. STRANE Successor to St. Paul Cartage Co. High Class Bobs, Busses and Hayracks for Sleigh Riding. 572 Temperance St. St. Paul, Minn. mittee. It was voted down. The third proposition was that Miss Holloway should represent colored students and another representative should be chosen to represent white southern students. It was likewise voted down. The fourth proposition was that Washington be not considered as a southern city. This would have disqualified Miss Holloway but it was voted down. P. S. Green of the University of Georgia questioned the validity of the election and demanded a recount. He failed in this effort. He then requested the conference to ask Miss Holloway whether or not she wanted a co-worker. The conference would not permit her to answer this question. During the discussion a Kansas University representative denounced race prejudice. Students from several colleges spoke of the fact that the organization had been formed for the purpose of promoting friendship and good-will and that it was faced with its first concrete problem. They urged the organization not to submit to race prejudice. A Dartmouth College representative declared that if the South was allowed two delegates, he would withdraw Dartmouth from the conference. A Leland Stanford University representative told the conference that he could not go back to his school and tell the students there that the conference had condoned race prejudice. When disruption threatened permanent organization, a compromise was effected by the conference voting to have two representatives from each region on the executive committee. Conference Commended. Both Miss Holloway and Miss Thompson spoke in highest terms of the treatment accorded the colored students attending the conference. They declared that there was no segregation or discrimination and that colored students were treated cordially by all with whom they came in contact. FREE Demonstrations of Our Sonora, 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 Hits $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. 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TWENTY YEARS IN ONE LOCATION (Preston News Service) Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 23.—William Small, 40, was found dead of asphyxiation in his room Wednesday night by Miss Bessle Hudson. Small had not been seen for several days and neighbors decided to investigate. A gas stove was found burning in the room. Small's body was removed to an undertaking establishment. Merry Christmas Fifty-two per cent of all plate glass produced is used in motor vehicles. MINNEAPOLIS Don't Miss Big At Phyllis WI 808 Bass Tuesday Evening, Dec Music by Patterson' Admiss Hello DAN On New Year's Ames Lodge No. 1 New Year's Eve ELKS' 6th and Lynn Remember—A Good Music by Chairman—J. Committee—Jos. Levy, Fred T Wm. Humphrey, Wirth Jon Floor Manager, Carl Cockrell. Merry Christmas 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 W Sunshine 505 HENNE Fragrant Cut Flow HOLLY, MISTLETO Special Wreaths for Cemeteries FLOW TWENTY YEARS H. B. ROWE, President Ph Hylan N. W. Waiter Assoc NEW, SPACIOUS BUILDING ON THE N 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 0436 AGENTS Wanted 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 MFG. CO. 286 Cedar Ave. Main 9081 Minneapolis, Minn. SELF-DEFENSE ACQUITTAL (The Associated Negro Press) Little Rock, Ark.—Successful in establishing a plea of self-defense, Mrs. Fannie Green was acquitted of a charge of murder for killing Gus Staffor by Municipal Judge Lewis. She claimed that Stafford attacked her with a knife and that she did not use her knife until he had cut her twice. Merry Christmas Sometimes the most distinguished looking fellow in the crowd has the most extinguished feeling. Holiday Dance Meatley House Bett Place November 29—8 to 11:30 Harmony Hummers Station 35c Bill! DANCE Evening With 1906, I.B.P.O.E.F.W. Evening, Jan. 1st At HALL Dale Avenue North 1 Time for Everyone Elks' Band ED. STEWART Thomas, Wm. R. Morris, Ben Berry, Les, and Clarence McCullough. Taxis 1:45 Christmas Folks Up At SMOKE SHOP Holiday Smokes. Let You With Her Pleasant Smile You Select. To See All the Railroad Boys Friends. MINNEAPOLIS NES Hyland 4578 North Flowers Florists PIN AVENUE Bowers for Christmas E AND EVERGREEN Bowers Shipped to Any Point in U. S. MIN ONE LOCATION one E. L. BOYD, Secretary 1 5622 and Porters Association CENTRALLY LOCATED NORTH SIDE MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Hyland 4155 - Open All Night Bright's Place FRIED CHICKEN OUR SPECIALTY Chili Con Carne, Spaghetti, Baked Beans 585-37 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 A PROGRESSIVE WHIST PARTY WILL BE GIVEN TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 29 BY THE DRAUGHTER ELKS OF MINNEHAHA TEMPLE AT ELKS HALL, 6TH AVENUE NORTH AND LYNDALE AVENUE. FIVE PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED. THE FIRST PRIZE IS A BEAUTIFUL PAIR OF HAND EMBROIDERED PILLOW CASES. AD MISSION 15 CENTS. MRS. JEWELL BURKE, CHAIRMAN. ST. PULL FRIENDS ARE INVITED. Merry Christmas MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH ANNOUNCES THE GIVING OF A UNI O N O DINNER BEGINNING THURSDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 31ST, 1925, AT 1:30 O'CLOCK AND CONTINUE UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING AFTER MIDNIGHT SERVICE. EVERYBODY WELCOME. FANCY DINNER, 35 CENTS. MRS C. S. ROBINSON, CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES. 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Seventy departments, occupying ten acres of floor space and manned by over one thousand courteous men and women, are at your service. MRS. BESSIE ROBERTS Wishes to Announce the Opening of a Class in Crystalline Lamp Shade Making For Further Information Call—Dale 0420 The Unity Cafe 438 RONDO ST. SPECIAL FO Chitterlin Try Our Regular Sunday Dinner 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 Monthly Payments A-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. ROBBERY CLAIMED (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., Dec. 23.—Mrs. Lucy Banks, 606 Blair Court northeast, told police that a man stole $105 from her when she responded to his request for change of a $100 bill at Eighth and H. streets northeast Wednesday. She had just drawn the money out of a bank. Merry Christmas The beaver usually considered a busy animal, sleeps ten hours a day. Community Drug PRESCRIPTIONS and SUNDRIES Holiday Goods 284 RONDO ST. Phone: Elk 1143 A. B. Heinz New Victor Records Just in Time for Christmas Down by the Winegar Weaks 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 Are—Fox Trot Edwin J. McEnelly's Orchestra Victor Record No. 19841, 10-inch W.J.Dyer&Bro. EMPORIUM MORE IN THE TWIN CITIES "Store Beautiful" GIFT QUESTIONS CHRISTMAS STORE BEAU- dry for the holidays. Like will have gift questions. Let the answers. Seventy depart- of floor space and manned forteous men and women, are HOURS 9 TO 6 E ROBERTS The Opening of a Class in Keep Shade Making Action Call—Dale 0420 Open Day and Night SATURDAY Ding Dinner and Fried Chicken Sandwiches Phone: Dale 7325 Test! SOLD! BUY your Radio 中国石油天然气股份有限公司 V A SIGN OF PROGRESS The Phyllis Wheatley House of Minneapolis is serving the people of that city greatly in recreation and physical development, and with the recent employment of Samuel Ransom as physical director, the benefits of the association will be even more increased. It would be well if St. Paul would make some move in this direction. We may feel sure that such a move would soon show its great beneficial effects upon the physical and mental development of our children. An effort of this kind was attempted some years ago by a group of responsible men known as the Afro-American athletic association, and headed by O. C. Hall. After a short time the association was forced to give up its quarters in the basement of Union hall because it failed to get proper consideration from Union hall association in the matter of rent. The rental charged was too high for the organization in its infancy. The four A's, as the association was called, went to some expense to install a bowling alley at the approximate cost of $400. The bowling alley alone would have been an asset and a benefit to our group. When there is added to that the gymnasium equipment which was installed making the hall basement compare favorably with any ordinary gym, it can be seen readily that the less sustained was tremendous. Nevertheless, if at first you don't succeed, as the old saying goes, try, try again. Something of this kind under the proper management could not only be put upon a sustaining basis, but could also net a clear profit. Merry Christmas Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 23—Gene Tunney is hopeful of beating Harry Wills to a match with Jack Dempsey, and should he win the heavyweight title the Gazette Times Monday quoted the contender as having said he will draw the color line. "Money talks," Tunney said, "and we are in a position to give Dempsey what he has asked—a cool half million—to fight me." Tunney said he is opposed to mixed bouts, although he was once anvious to meet Wills in an elimination bout, but Wills refused all offers. As a result, Tunney declared "Wills has lost whatever chance he ever had of getting a match with me if I ever become champion." Merry Christmas HOCKEY TEAM ORGANIZED a club of boys who are to seek honors on the ice this winter had their first practice at the Hollow skating rink Wednesday morning. Richard Smith, Stanley Bradshaw, Sherman and Herman Few, have been selected to form the lineup with other applicants being considered by Captain Hunter Vassar, who will place his men once they have had a little time to round into shapé. Merry Christmas GODFREY TO BE WATCHED GODFRET TO BE WATCHED In what could hardly be considered a good try-out, George Godfrey showed in his go with Fred Fulton last week, that he is to be taken serious by both Wills and Dempsey. It is hardly necessary to mention Gene Tunne, as it's dollars to doughnuts that he would last but a few rounds in the squared arena with the healthy style of milling that Godfrey is built to carry on. 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. Merry Christmas Life is but a day and the hours flee. Soon it is high noon, then afternoon, evening, night, when all service ceases. (Western News Service) Washington, D. C., Dec. 23—Clifton Young pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Wednesday before Justice Bailey in Criminal Division 1. Young was the driver of the automobile which, when chased by police through the southeast section June 23 last, collided with the automobile in which Sister Cephas Becker, known as the "Angel of Providence Hospital," was riding near Second and D streets southeast. The nun was thrown to the pavement and died shortly after being taken to the hospital. Young and Miss Estelle Robinson, who owned the vehicle and was riding with him, were jointly indicted for murder in the first degree, but after investigation Assistant United States Attorney O'Leary consented to accept a plea of guilty from Young to the seventh count of the indictment. The government dropped the case against the woman. Former Assistant United States Attorneys Arthur Presmont and S. McComas Hawken represented the defendants. Merry Christmas Don't forget the Fellowship dance given at the Phyllis Wheatley House, Friday, January 1, from 2:30 P. M. to 7:00 P. M., by the Fellowship Club of Minneapolis. Admission 35 cents. 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E. church, and was for many years a member of the stewardess board of the church. The funeral was held Tuesday from the home of the deceased. Rev. Griffin presided. The sister of Mrs. Black, Mrs. Katie Crawford is seriously ill at Asbury hospital, Minneapolis. Mrs. Hattie Burrell. Mrs. Hattie Burrell, mother of the late Henry Burrell, died Saturday, December 19 at Ancker hospital. Henry Burrell, the son, was for a good many years a member of the St. Paul Police Department. Mrs. Burrell lived on Cortlandt Ave. The funeral was held Tuesday from Lyles' funeral chapel. Eugene Green, 562 8th Ave. North, Minneapolis, was found dead in his room early Saturday morning. Death was due to illuminating gas poisoning, according to the coroner. He is survived by a wife and son in Delaware, Ohio. His parents live in Paris, Tennessee. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to the many friends for their acts of kindness and for the many beautiful floral given during the illness and at the death of our beloved wife, sister, and mother Mary M. Black, who passed away Sunday, December 20. Especially do we wish to thank Corinthian Temple S. M. T., for their services during her illness and at the funeral. (Signed) Joseph C. Black, husband Mrs. Katie Crowford, sister Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Black Loggers of mahogany settled British Honduras more than 200 years ago, and today the wood is still the important factor in the colony's business life. 507 Wabasha Across from Old Capitol & PROVISION COME AND at our stores—507 Wabasha, across nesota St., between 7th and 8th, and Meats at Lowest Prices. In co- with a new stock of Quality Grocer THESE PRICES GO Open Till 10 p.m. EXTRA SPECIAL We Wish You All A Merry Xmas Fresh Dressed You Fresh Dressed You Fresh Dressed You Fresh Fancy Link S Fresh Lean Pork S Fresh Smoked Skins Fresh Oysters Soli Fresh Cut Hamburger, lb.... 10c Fresh Ring Liver Sausage, lb.... 10c Fresh Regular Round Steak.... 14c Fresh Sirloin Steak.... 14c Fresh Porterhouse Steak.... 14c Austin Bacon, whole strip, lb.... 23c Pure Rendered Lard, lb.... 15c Fresh Legs of Veal, lb.... 12½c NO. 1 STORAGE EGGS IN CARTON Did You New Red Te Type Ca Our meter rates are low The KITCHEN CABINET (C. 1925, Western Newspaper Union.) Cheerfulness is the daughter of employment. in employment. Gloom and sadness are poisons to us, the origin of hysterics, which is a disease of the imagination caused by vexation and supported by fear.—Sevigne. HOMEMADE CANDIES This is the season of the year when we enjoy making candy, having candy pulls, and giving the children of the family a good time. Molasses Candy. —To one and one-half pounds of sugar add one cupful of mo- Molasses Candy.—To one and one-half pounds of sugar add one cupful of molasses, one cupful of water and one-fourth cupful of vinegar. Boll until a hard ball is formed when dropped into cold water. Add one-half teaspoonful of cream of tartar as soon as the boiling commences. When almost done add one-half cupful of butter and one-fourth teaspoonful of soda. Pour out to cool, then pull. Butter-Scotch.—Take two cupfuls of granulated sugar, two tablespoonfuls of water, a tablespoonful of butter, boll without stirring until it hardens on the spoon. Pour on flat, buttered plates and when cool mark off in squares. Sultana Caramelis—Melt one-fourth of a cupful of butter, add two cupfuls of sugar, one-half cupful of milk, one-fourth cupful of molasses when boiling—boll seven minutes. Add two squares of unsweetened chocolate and stir until melted; boll seven minutes longer, add one cupful of chopped nuts and two tablespoonfuls of chopped raisins. Beat until creamy. Pour out and mark into squares. Peanut Candy—Take a pound of peanuts, shell and roll with a rolling pif until like coarse crumbs. Into a saucepan place two pounds of light brown sugar and twelve tablespoonfuls of butter. Stir until melted and count the time from the first bubble—cook and stir constantly for seven minutes. Remove from the heat, add the nuts and pour into a well-buttered pan to cool. Coconut Candy.—Add softened butter, using a tablespoonful to a cupful of powdered sugar, cream until well blended, add coffee—a few drops at a time, mixing well until the mixture is creamy and smooth; add a cupful of coconut and drop from a spoon on buttered paper. 436 Minnesota St Between 7th and 8th BUY EARLY for Christmas 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. P ```markdown ``` I To give for man P Smart Umbrellas Garland shows these smart sun and rain umbrellas, priced $2.50 to $15.00 M A Small Deposit Reserves Any Article Buy your Christmas Diamonds, Jewelry Silverware & Watches The Largest and Most Complete Line of Diamonds and Watches in the Northwest FRANK A. 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