St. Paul Echo

WELL, WELL here we are again. Hadn't you people who are staying on the fence better subscribe? We're here to stay! VOL.1, No.14. CITY CLERK GIVES VOTING ADVICE AS ELECTIONS LOOM Statistics Show Minority Vote Usually Decides Elections Political Questions. Election Laws Changed Applications for Transfer of Residence Must Be Filed at Stipulated Time. By C. J. McGlogan, Clerk of St. Paul With the approach of the year 1926, in which year there are to be held in the City of St. Paul four elections, namely: City Primary Election on March 16th, City General Election on May 4th, State and Country General Election on November 2nd, the same problems relative to getting out the vote come before us. Minority Note. Statistics show that a vast majority of our representatives in government, as well as a decision in governmental questions that has been submitted to the electorate have been decided by a minority vote, cast irrespective of all the effort put forth by those that know and realize that if we are to have and are really to be successful as a democracy, the intelligent participation of the citizens in selections of governmental officials is necessary and that governmental decisions should be made by an overwhelming majority of the people. While the law recognizes political parties, in accordance with the number of votes cast, in our mind the largest party is, however, the Non-Voting Party—those citizens who stay at home and say to themselves: "My vote doesn't make much difference, guess I'll not go to the polls." The civic organizations, the press and churches can assist very materially in getting those citizens who are reluctant in doing their duty at election times to cast their ballot. Registration Machinery. Registration Secretary. The Bureau of Registration, which supervises the registration of voters and the handling of all elections held in the City of St. Paul, has, at the present time, in its files, cards for 100,384 registered voters. Of this number 9,012 reside in the First Ward, and 9,604 reside in the Second Ward. The records of the registered voters are filed in four different ways. The Original and Duplicate registration cards are filed by ward and precinct, the Original of which is kept at the office at all times, while the Duplicate registration list serves as an election register and is sent to the various voting precincts on election day. The duplicate list is open to the public at all times, subject to reasonable rules and regulations. Copies are made of each voter's address, ward and precinct and filed alphabetically city-wide, also according to street and house numbers, so as to render this information readily accessible at all times and particularly on election days, when merely the name of any voter may be given and it can be quickly ascertained whether or not the person is registered. And, likewise, the number of registered voters and their names at any given address is an easy matter to determine. While all registration of citizens in this city occurs under the Permanent Registration Act of 1923, it must be understood that resident requirement for a thirty-day period of any voter in any voting district is not waived thereby. Blanks for the purpose of transferring addresses will be furnished by making application in writing or person or by telephoning Cedar 2618 or Interior 25677. Residence Transfers. All applications for transfer of (Continued on page 4) JOHNNIE BAKER POST 291 TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING The Johnnie Baker Post No. 291 of the American Legion will hold a special meeting Sunday, February 14, at the Phyllis Wheatley House at 3 P. M. for the purpose of organizing a woman's auxiliary. It is desirous that all mothers, wives and sisters of the ex-service men will make it a point to be present to help form the organization. We, the members of the Johnnie Baker, feel that an auxiliary will be a great benefit to the post and community at large. JOE JENNINGS, Commander. The St. Paul Echo Prize Of $1000 Announced For Best Novel About Negro Life Prize Of $1000 Announced For Best Novel About Negro Life Transfer Blank For Notifying City Clerk Of Address Change Voters who have changed their addresses since registering in 1924 must notify the City Clerk of this fact prior to March 6th in order to vote at the City Primary Election, March 16, 1926. Notice can be given by mail and for the accommodation of the voters of our race, The St. Paul Echo publishes below the form of transfer blank. Any voter who does not now live where he or she registered from and has not notified the City Clerk of a changed address, should cut out this blank, fill in the proper spaces and mail at once to C. J. McGLOGAN, CITY CLERK, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF ADDRESS I have moved from No..... (Give street and number of your last address) Note: To vote you must have lived in the State 6 months and in your Precinct 30 days before election. Chicago Defender to Close Branch Offices Announcement has been made that the branch offices of The Chicago Defender in New York City and in Washington, D. C., will be closed in the future. In Washington the circulation of The Defender will be handled by a white agency as it will in New York. The offices in these places will be closed, and the employees will be dismissed. A branch office had been maintained in Washington during the past four years. FLORENCEMILLS RENDERS SONGS FLORENCEMILLS RENDERS SONGS Artist Appears in Concert Giving Work of Still, Colored Composer. Florence Mills, who has heretofore sung in musical comedy and cabaret, made her first appearance as a concert singer on Sunday night, January 24, when she sang a group of four songs at the second concert given this winter by the International Composers' Guild, of which Edgar Varese is director. The songs sung by Miss Mills were composed for her by William Grant Still, young colored composer, one of whose compositions was performed by the Guild last year. Mr. Still has studied for some years with Mr. Varese, who is regarded as perhaps the leading exponent of the new music in America. Miss Mills' singing pleased a large audience which applauded her generously, recalled her a number of times and made her give a second performance of three of Mr. Still's four songs. The songs were arranged for accompaniment by a small jazz orchestra. NEW COMMISSARY OPENS AT NORTHERN PACIFIC The Northern Pacific Railroad Company has moved into its new commissary building at Third and Commercial Sts. The building, according to officials is the finest and best equipped railroad commissary in the United States. It has its own bake shop and butcher shop with white enamel sanitary fixtures, and automatic electric refrigerators. A new observation car will soon be put on the coast run of the Northern Pacific and will employ colored maids. On February 21, one of the new cars will make a month's tour of the East, starting from Chicago, as an advertisement of the new service which will be installed. NOTICE Persons interested in the Hairdressers' and Cosmeticians' Union call Mrs. Henrietta Goins, Dale 4887 ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1926 Only Negro Writers Eligible; Manuscripts Due by Sept. 1 at Publishers Who Are Sponsoring Contest. (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) At the request of Messrs. Albert and Charles Boni, publishers, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, announces a prize of $1,000, to be paid outright, in addition to royalties for a novel of Negro life, to be written by a person of Negro descent. Hitherto unpublished manuscripts may be submitted to Messrs. Albert and Charles Boni before September 1, 1926. Judges Named. The judges of the competition are: Henry Seidel Canby, Editor of The Saturday Review; Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, Editor of "The Crisis;" Charles S. Johnson, Editor of "Opportunity;" James Weldon Johnson, Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Edna Kenton, Lawrence Stallings of The N. Y. World, and Irita Van Doren, Editor of The Tribune Weekly, "Books." The conditions for the contest state that in addition to being written by an author of Negro descent: "The novel must deal with Negro life in the sense that one or more of its leading characters must be of Negro descent and its action must show the influence of this fact." Full details of the contest may be obtained from Messrs. Albert and Charles Boni, 66 Fifth Avenue, or from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue. Colored Woman Appears Before Supreme Court Violette N. Anderson, Chicago, was admitted last week, to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. Miss Anderson is the first colored woman ever to be admitted to such practice. The grant was made on the presentation of a certificate that the applicant had practiced for more than three years before the highest court of Illinois. MACEY'S OFFERS VALUES IN SALE OF NEW COATS Readers of The Echo are to be given a chance to show how great is their buying power, and how good an advertising medium the paper is. Macey's is offering for a sale a lipstick red coat, said to be very popular in New York just now, whose regular sale price is $89.50. To Echo readers who present the coupon attached to the Macey advertisement in the paper, the coats will be sold for $40.00. A year's subscription to The Echo carries a coupon which is good for $8.00 on the $40.00 price of the coat. It has been pointed out that these coats are a real value, the fur alone on some of them having cost more than the selling price now quoted. JUDGE IMPANELS IMPARTIAL GRAND JURY--MOB CHASE Jurymen Asked to Leave Service If in Connection or Sympathy With Crime. Negro Burned Sept. 20 Publicity Invited in Dealing Mob Justice to Victim; Families Watch. (Preston News Service) New Albany, Miss., Feb. 5.—When Circuit Court convened in New Albany last Monday, Judge T. E. Pegram with dispatch impaneled the grand jury. Judge Pegram launched at once into a vigorous charge on law enforcement, the matter of special interest being the lynching of a Negro by a large mob last October. Judge Pegram gave a good deal of his time to this crime. He took up the case of the mob that took from the sheriff of Union County a prisoner, Sept. 20, in the streets of Myrtle and carried him to the Rocky Ford neighborhood. 20 miles west of New Albany, and after much torture, as was reported, then piled brush around him and burned him to death. The judge requested each juryman that if he had any connection or sympathy with any supposed member of the mob to excuse himself from jury service at once. It is reported that there were several hundred people on the scene of the crime, some carrying their families to see the exciting event. It is also reported that this was done about noon on the Sunday named, Sept. 20, and that not a member of the mob was masked. No secrecy was sought, but rather publicity was invited. The judge stated in his charge that he assured the many gathered in New Albany' where the girl was in the hospital and where the Negro was brought from Alberdeen for identification by the girl that he would grant speedily a hearing in the case if the people would let the law take its course. Periury Stressed. Judge Pegram then called attention to the crime of perjury, saying that law could be executed and crime greatly abated if not wiped out if men would swear the truth, if they would regard their oaths. He stated the severe punishment for perjury. This special charge with reference to rape and lynching was followed by the usual charge with reference to law violation. Judge Pegram said the lynching case is the only murder case in the County. Union for several years has been singularly clear of this kind of crime. Mencken Says Negroes Have Outrun Whites In the February number of the American Mercury in a review of "The New Negro," by H. L. Mencken, in which he inquires pointedly if any group of white Southerners can be imagined making such a contribution as the essays, poems and stories included within the covers of that book. "As one who knows the South better than most," declares Mr. Mencken, "and has had contact with most of its intellectuals, real and confederate, I must say frankly that I can imagine no such thing. Here, indeed, the Negro challenges the white Southerner on a common ground, and beats him hands down. "I call to mind some of the leading sub-Potomac master-minds of the orthodox faculty; Henderson of North Carolina, old Williams of Mississippi, the editors of the Atlanta Journal, the Richmond News-Leader, the Jackson Daily News, the Nashville Banner—and I range them beside Locke, James Weldon Johnson, Walter F. White, Rudolph Fisher, Kelly Miller and half a dozen other contributors to the present volume. The contrast is pathetic. The Africans are men of sense, learning and good bearing; the Caucasians are simply romantic wind-jammers, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." Position Of Intelligent Negro Described In Article By White Writer Says Southern Colored Man Embittered by Isolation; Northerners Hunt by "White Sentimentalists." (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) L. M. Hussey, writing in the February number of the American Mercury, under the title, "Aframerican, North and South," describes the position of the intelligent colored man in America, which he declares is difficult both in the South and in the North. In the South, the intelligent colored man, who declines to ingrateiate himself by servility to white people, is forced more and more into a lonely existence and often becomes embittered through lack of companionship. Mr. Hussey declares of those who are not able to leave the South, for one reason or another: "They are isolated men, they are snared men, and on the confession I have had, they are more often than not embittered men. Given the opportunity they are likely to become, not exemplars of patience, but exemplars of belligerency. This, then, is the first portrait I have essayed to paint in the present inquiry. This is the condition of the black intellectual who stays perforce in the South—and this is his bearing upon the South as racial problem." Northern Negro. Mr. Hussey's second portrait concerns the intelligent Negro who comes North. This class finds almost an "excessive amiability" on the part of white people, Mr. Hussey declares. Negro poets, artists and musicians fall victims to "white sentimentalists." "That is to say, they become victims when, no longer simply profiting by the sentimentality of Northern sympatizers, they begin to sentimentize themselves. Into this error all the Negro intellectuals fall occasionally, particularly of late." But the entire race does not fall into this error, Mr. Hussey declares. "Misled by white sentimentalists, some of the current blacks uncritically mistake the child for the man. But the Negro race, as a whole, is in no grave danger of over-sentimentalizing its attainments. No other race is so persistently or so sharply cynical. By virtue of this saving cynicism the intelligent black who has escaped the rigors of Southern isolation, having come North, accepts the excessive plaudits of white men with a concealed grin. . . . In the South he is ignored, he is isolated, he is driven to sour introspection. In the North he is over-praised, and, granted talent, he makes swifter progress than the white man of like talent." HEROISM AWARDS GIVEN RACE MEN Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Cites Bravery of Two Negroes; Pensions Given. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 6.—At a meeting of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission here last week among the 29 acts of sacrifice recognized by the commission two race men were considered. Dependents of those who sacrificed their lives were given pensions aggregating $2,760 a year. Felix Hood, 110 Beach street, Fairmont, W. Va., attempted to save a mother and daughter from drowning at Fairmont, July 13, 1924. Hood's widow received $60 a month, with $20 additional for four children, and a bronze medal. Edgar C. Broyles, Okalona, Miss., died attempting to save a man from drowning at Kosciusko, Miss., July 17, 1924. His widow received benefits of $70 monthly, $10 additional for two children and a bronze medal. Belasco Features Negroes (Preston News Service) Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 5.—David Belasco last Tuesday presented "Lulu Belle," a new play by Edward Shelvin and Charles MacArthur, in the Broad Street theater for the first time on any stage. Lenore Ulric, in the title role, was supported by a cast of 123, mostly Negroes. The play is in four acts, most of the scenes for which are laid in the Harlem districts of New York. St. Paul Girl, head Music Department at Texas School; Travels M. A. Thelma C. Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Williams, 318 No. Grotto St., who accepted a position as musical director at Houston College, Houston, Texas, last fall, reports a very bright outlook for our group in her section of the Southland. Miss Williams recently toured east Texas and visited with Rev. and Mrs. P. W. Wesley of Texarkanna, Texas, and spent a delightful time with grand-parents and friends. She is a talented musician and a product of McPhail School of Music, Minneapolis. STUDENT STRIKE IS INVESTIGATED STUDENT STRIKE IS INVESTIGATED Superintendent of Schools Believes Students Were Managed in Walk-out. (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., Feb. 6.—Indication that there will be an aftermath of the recent student strike at Armstrong Technical High School as a protest against the demotion of Capt. Arthur C. Newman, principal was given at the Franklin School Thursday. Following a conference held between Dr. Ballou, superintendent of schools and Garnet C. Wilkinson, assistant superintendent of schools Thursday, it was learned that Dr. Ballou has been informed as to the identity of the one presumably in the school system, who can give a great deal of light regarding events which led up to the strike. The investigation of the school officials is being made at the direction of the Board of Education, which decided it was their duty to determine whether the pupils resolved to "walk out" of their own accord or whether they were "managed" by employees of the school system or their parents. Dr. Newman's demotion voted at the last meeting of the board became effective January 31. QUEEN OF SHEBA CHAPTER ELECTS AND INSTALLS The Queen of Sheba Chapter, Nov. 5, O. E. S., elected and installed the following officers: Mr. Walker Williams, Worthy Patron; Mrs. Chas Force, Worthy Matron; Mrs. Ardella Allen, Associate Matron; Mrs. Mae B. Mason, Treasurer; Mrs. Bessie Roberts, Secty.; Mrs. Cora Dillingham, Conductress; Mrs. Lela Mundell, Asst. Conductress. Appointed officers: Mrs. Gertrude Williams, Warder; Mrs. Clara Milner, Adah; Mrs. Eva Gaskins, Ruth; Mrs. Laura A. Stanton, Esther; Mrs. Ida Adams, Martha; Mrs. Susie Yeiser, Electa; Mr. Robert Southers, Sentinel; Mrs. Lou Esters, Herald; Mrs. Carrie Robinson, Chaplain. CIGARS SEND TO PEN (Preston News Service) Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 5.—Seven boxes of Christmas cigars which he admitted stealing from the store of Ricco Gala, 'cost Earl Mitchell ten when he pleaded guilty before Judge Harsh to an indictment charging housebreaking and larceny. The cigars were valued at $15. They were stolen last Christmas Eve. RED FLANNEL invisibles, perfumed goose grease, onion tea, and hot lemonade may keep away pneumonia. But then, we're no doctors. PRICE FIVE CENTS BILL PREVENTING INTER-MARRIAGE GIVEN CONGRESS Measure Would Prohibit Marriage Between Negroes, Whites in District of Columbia. Caraway Sponsors Bill N. A. A. C. P. Urges Protest Over Such Act; Unfavorable Results Indicated. (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has notified its branches throughout the United States of the bill introduced in Congress by Senator Caraway of Arkansas which would prohibit the inter-marriage of Negroes and white people in the District of Columbia and make it unlawful for persons so married to reside in the District or for those so married and now residents to return to the District for residence if they once leave it. The penalty prescribed by the bill for any one violating any of the provisions of the act is a fine of not more than $1,000 and imprisonment for not less than one year or more than five years. Telegrams Desired. N. A. A. C. P. branches are called upon by the national office to send telegrams to the senators from their state, and to induce prominent white and colored people to send letters and telegrams demanding that the bill be opposed. Local editors of both white and colored publications are to be urged to denounce the bill editorially, and churches, lodges, fraternal bodies and political clubs are to be asked to pass resolutions denouncing Senator Caraway's measure. The bill is numbered S 2160, and all communications to Senators should mention it by number. Reasons Given. The N. A. A. C. P. gives the following reasons for opposing all such measures: 1. That marriage should be entirely a matter of individual choice between persons who are eligible to enter the marriage contract under the general laws of the land. 2. That the Negro cannot in self-respect consent to have himself written down in the statute books as something outside and beneath the human race. 3. That every such law sweeps away from colored girls and women the protection, legal recourse and remedy, where white men are concerned, to which they are entitled as well as other girls and women. 4. That the enactment of such laws does not stop intermixture but sets the stamp of legal approval upon concubinage, bastardy and the degradation of colored women, deprived of the protection of matrimony. GERMAN VISITS WILBERFORCE Official of Government Here on Business for Country Investigates School. (Preston News. Service) Wilberforce, O., Feb. 5.—Capt. C. J. Stubal, with his wife, of Dresden, Germany, who is in the United States representing the German Government in investigating land conditions in Arkansas, visited Wilberforce University last week. "To learn about the country," he says, "one should study its schools." Capt. Steubel was especially interested in the classes in German and sociology. Capt. Steubel received his law degree from the University of Leipzig and has made a special study of French and Eiglish literature. He was much impressed with the work being done at Wilberforce and in his talks to the students of the classes visited commended them as well as encouraged them to build character and mental strength. He stressed the importance of developing a race of thinkers. He declared, "There is no way to stop the 'progress of a race of thinkers. Show me a race that has progressed and I will show you a race of thinkers." "Entered as second class matter Nov. 7, 1925, at the post office at St. Paul, Minn., under the act of March 3, 1879" OUR DAILY PAPERS month ago we had occasion to word in one of our daily papers, it seems, for during the past featured the same story abo-ay. featured the story in the no-ince in the evening home editi-ave offense so recently, carriage in the evening edition wi-ty. In all fairness, it must be first paper alluded to, treat- than did the Daily News. It of both the papers, however, that Toledo papers and the in regard to the matter. The or should not be stressed in the rally if at all; that the color is that "Negress" and "black" should give especial attention the paper of the two cities which is used, it must be capitalize subscribers of the daily pa-ome branded with "Negro" the group for a similar branding in their particular racial desi-ful of this playing up of Negro effects it can have and has later who is constantly fed with never hears of Negro achiev-er to suggest to the St. Paul D-ato an even greater degree the list of its columns. To the St- suggest a complete revision of ing with the Negro. If it can be the papers whose stand we to pleasing its colored subscri- more firmly upon the path lea- Less than a month ago we had occasion to criticise the use of an objectionable word in one of our daily papers. These things thrive on criticism, it seems, for during the past week both of the dailies of St. Paul featured the same story about a Negro in the same distasteful way. One of them featured the story in the noon extra, and gave it a prominent place in the evening home edition. The other, the same one which gave offense so recently, carried a streamer all across the front page in the evening edition with "NEGRO" displayed prominently. In all fairness, it must be said that the St. Paul Dispatch, the first paper alluded to, treated the story much less sensationally than did the Daily News. For the benefit of both the papers, however, it may be well to indicate the stand that Toledo papers and the St. Louis Post Dispatch have taken in regard to the matter. Those papers insist that the fact of color should not be stressed in the news, but should be mentioned casually if at all; that the color is never to be used in the headline; that "Negress" and "black" are prohibited; and (the Daily News should give especial attention to this item, since it is the only large paper of the two cities which would have to make a change in policy to conform to this stipulation) whenever the word "Negro" is used, it must be capitalized. The colored subscribers of the daily papers are no more anxious to see crime branded with "Negro" than are members of any other racial group for a similar branding (which they never get anyway) with their particular racial designation. Colored readers are resentful of this playing up of Negro crime, for they know what baleful effects it can have and has had upon the minds of the casual reader who is constantly fed with stories of Negro brutality and who never hears of Negro achievement. We would like to suggest to the St. Paul Dispatch that it continue and develop to an even greater degree the knack of keeping the Negro flare out of its columns. To the St. Paul Daily News, we would like to suggest a complete revision of its method of handling stories dealing with the Negro. If it can adopt the sane attitude expressed by the papers whose stand we have quoted, it will come much nearer to pleasing its colored subscribers, and will have established itself more firmly upon the path leading to true metropolitan journalism. WE LEAVE THIS TO YOU of The Echo, one of the larger offers through us to the collar offer is being made as a sort of The Echo as an advertising offer is being offered only one at high-priced commodity of the land, it would seem hardly paper by the results which the large stores in town—permanent advertising with us. On the surface it would be highly productive of results because which it carries. Installments, even if partially out, and a large point gained. It may have been in the habit of giving but once a year, at Christmas now, then, to a colored step forward has been taken a appearance of The Echo, the careful study of the paper, as has been highly pleased with has been, and has endorsed mailers of the city. There our support, we hope, begin. At advertise with us want you twin your purchasing power. Support a Negro venture so we trade to our advertisers. The call of our advertising we. A few purchases occasion work wonders for us and can with you we leave it. In this issue of The Echo, one of the large retail stores of the city is making an offer through us to the colored buyers of the Twin Cities. That offer is being made as a sort of test case to discover the strength of The Echo as an advertising medium. Because there is being offered only one article for this test, and that a rather high-priced commodity of the sort that people do not buy off-hand, it would seem hardly fair to judge the strength of the paper by the results which that particular offer obtains. One other of the large stores in town—this a department store—is starting permanent advertising with your race paper, The St. Paul Echo. On the surface it would appear that its advertising will be highly productive of results because of the varied lines of merchandise which it carries. These advertisements, even if partially experimental, are a distinct concession, and a large point gained. In the past the large retailers of the city have been in the habit of giving colored papers advertising matter but once a year, at Christmas time. With the granting of advertising now, then, to a colored journal, it can be seen that a definite step forward has been taken. Since the first appearance of The Echo, the St. Paul Association has made a careful study of the paper, and of its personnel. The Association has been highly pleased with the sort of paper which The Echo has been, and has endorsed it as an advertising medium to the retailers of the city. There our work must perforce halt, and your support, we hope, begin. The firms that advertise with us want your trade. They are looking to us to win your purchasing power. They believe that you are willing to support a Negro venture so whole-heartedly that you will throw your trade to our advertisers. We are hopeful, for your response to the call of our advertising will be a large factor in our continuance. A few purchases occasionally with a mention of The Echo will work wonders for us and can't hurt you. The problem is yours, and with you we leave it. ARMSTRONG STRIKES sible that student strike germ school systems among us are es are a necessity to point to rebellion and a walkout. How strike at Armstrong Technog youngsters who object to tlown at Wilberforce there ing because of exterior and interested alumni."ight was openly about the ex round the question of militar Can it be possible that student strike germs fly? Or must it be admitted that school systems among us are so crying with need that student strikes are a necessity to point to the evils? Fisk had a rebellion and a walkout. Howard followed suit. Now there is the strike at Armstrong Technical high school in Washington among youngsters who object to the demoting of their principal. And down at Wilberforce there is disturbance and turbulence of feeling because of exterior and harsh criticism of the school from "interested alumni." At Fisk the fight was openly about the executive; at Howard, heat gathered around the question of military drill, an administrative policy; at Armstrong the discussion centers about the principal, the executive head, and at Wilberforce criticism has been directed at the administration of the school. Significant it is that all these altercations have risen because of administrative or executive policy. With the first two cases, there seemed much justification for the stand of the student body, and at Wilberforce, the trouble, directed from outside the school, not brewed from within it, seems to be blowing over. Armstrong students, as far as it can be gathered, are striking because their principal is to be demoted and his salary lowered. Those things it seems could better be settled by a school board than by a group of high school youngsters. Just what will come out of this latest Washington mix-up should prove interesting. "The Neglected Truth," an article appearing in the current issue of The Messenger magazine, has caused comment the country over. In it, Chandler Owen, author of the article, and co-editor of The Messenger, points out emphatically how a newspaper should not be run. It has been rumored incidentally that Mr. Owen has let himself in for a lawsuit in revealing the information he has broadcasted. If for no other reason than sheer enjoyment in reading a scathing essay, we recommend the article to you. And we are not agents for the magazine, either! Washington, D. C., boasts of one colored registered plumber. Many aspirants, including those of years of experience elsewhere, have sought registration, through examination and otherwise; but without success. Wonder why? Unwritten law, we guess! The Safety Valve Signed contributions not over three hundred words in length will be published in this column. The Echo will not be responsible for any of the opinions which may appear in the column. —The Editor. The St. Paul Echo, 614 Court Block. Dear Sirs: One of the most disgusting speeches ever given by a white man to a Negro audience in the City of St. Paul was favorably and enthusiastically received by the intelligent political and social leaders of this city at the annual meeting of the Urban League of the 28th of January. Such rot and nineteenth century rural Mississippi oratory was an insult to an intelligent Negro audience. Dr. McElveen, the speaker I have reference to, must have thought he was addressing a group of grade school children or a group of Tennessee backwoodsmen. If he were a Negro, as the title of his speech so temporarily placed him, and if he followed the advice he so generously gave us, he would find his suggestions continually slapping him in the face. His constant reference to our fictitious inherent tendencies were appalling. True, he had some good points in his speech, but they were so overbalanced by his illogical, insulting, belittling speech as a whole, that they soon became negligible. He said we were too patient. That was his one truth, as was exhibited that evening, because to sit through the insults, slams and minstrel humor of the honorable reverend certainly required the greatest amount of patience. Are we going to sit tight and accept such warped bigotry; to deceive ourselves into believing that we are being advised by "friends" or are we going to show this gentleman and others of the same mind that we are no longer illiterate, helpless, floundering children who are willing to be led around by the nose by their misjudgments, but are a dynamic group who refuse to cater to and be entertained by such as we received last Thursday evening? REGINALD A. JOHNSON. MINNEAPOLIS S. M. T. ELECTS AND INSTALLS Queen Esther Temple, No. 2, S. M. T., Minneapolis, elected and installed the following officers, after which a very elaborate lunch was served: Mrs. Fannie Wright, W. P.; Mrs. Gertrude Thomas, V. P.; Mrs. Nelie Bogan, Secty.; Mrs. Irma Smith, Asst. Secty.; Mrs. Jennie Johnson, Treasurer; Mrs. C. M. Foree, Chappain. Other officers are: Sisters Burke, Sizer, Anna Cannon, Chilohn, Kitztee, Walker, Duncan; McCellalan, Bro. Sizer. WELCOME HALL NOTES Lincoln Day Program, will be given February 12, at 3 P. M. The Capitol City of Minnesota Daughters of Civil War Veterans will present a large flag to Welcome Hall playgrounds. Welcome Hall junior choir will sing. Attorney Hammond Turner will give a patriotic address. Other speakers. The ladies will serve a good dinner at a reasonable price. The Community Neighborhood club had their regular meeting Wednesday. It was election of officers. The following persons were elected: Mrs. Tendle, president; Mrs. Avery, vice-president; Mrs. Perry, secretary, and Mrs. H. Camp, treasurer. At the next meeting Wednesday, February 10, a health talk will be given by Mrs. L. Brown. Come and bring a friend with you. Classified ads in The St. Paul Echo bring quick results. BLUE & WHITE FOR SERVICE AND LOW METER RATES SPACIOUS AND HEATED CARS CAB CEdar 4006 ST. PAUL ECHO use altercations have risen because policy. With the first two cases, for the stand of the student body, directed from outside the school, is to be blowing over. As it can be gathered, are strikete demoted and his salary lowered, after be settled by a school board youngsters. Just what will comeix-up should prove interesting. An article appearing in the current issue, has caused comment the country honor of the article, and co-editor of statically how a newspaper should incidentally that Mr. Owen has revealing the information he has been than sheer enjoyment in read-mend the article to you. And we either! If one colored registered plumber, of years of experience elsewhere, in examination and otherwise; but Unwritten law, we guess! IN THE REALM of Clubdom Hennepin Republican Club will hold its election of officers in February. Date to be given later. Watch the St. Paul Echo. The Busy Bee Club met Wednesday with Mrs. Madison Jackson of Prospect Park. Mrs. W. D. Cratic, 2445 1st Ave. So., entertained the Mystic Circle Club Friday afternoon at progressive whist. Mrs. Brigham received first prize and Mrs. J. Q.' Adams the consolation. The first guest prize was won by Mrs. James Smith, second by Mrs. Abram L. Harris. Mrs. Beulah Mitchell, 3612 Elliot Ave., will be hostess to the Mary B. Talbert Study Club at the next meeting. The Tri Art Coterie Club gave a sleigh ride and dancing party for their members and their company. Dancing was enjoyed at the home of Miss Mary Tolliver. Mrs. George Gooden acted as chaperone. Mrs. Constance Anderson, Chatsworth St., was hostess to the Modern Priscilla Art Club Wednesday afternoon. A dainty repast was served. Mrs. W. A. Pierce, 535 Rondo St., was hostess to the Clover Leaf Charity Club on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Hicks of Detroit, Mich., was a guest of the club. The Everywoman Progressive Council met at the home of Mrs. A. W. Jordan, 791 Rondo St., Thursday evening at 7 P. M. The Women's Auxiliary of the St. Paul Urban League met Thursday evening at the Y. W. C. A. Mrs. Lillian Walker, 761 Fuller Ave., entertained the Wills Hour club Monday, February 1, at a six course dinner. Mr. Sidney Cuthbert entertained the T. N. T. club Monday evening at the home of Mrs. George Wills. Mrs. Florence Henley and Mr. and Mrs. Jake were guests of the club. A masquerade party was given by the members of the handicraft Art club, Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Lela Mundell, 599 Rondo St. The Young Women's club of St. Phillips church, met with Mrs. Mabel Starks Tuesday. Officers for the year were elected as follows: Mrs Virgie Hedge, President; Mrs. Wanema Cotton, Vice-President; Mrs. Cecile Ward, Secretary; Mrs. Florence Manning, Treasurer, re-elected. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Alverta Corum. Announce FREDA C. JACKSON FOR LITTLE Begins Saturday, January 9 598 West 6 Registration for Pur T Storage, Repairing and BLUE & CA FOR SERVICE AND LOW METER RATES SPACIOUS AND HEATED CARS Last Sunday, Mr. R. J. Simmons, G. M., and Mrs. Simmons, Most Ancient Grand Matron, were enroute to Milwaukee, and stopped off in Minneapolis, and were the morning guests of the Rev. and Mrs. Fuller; they decided to stay over to the forum. The forum was called to order at 3:30 by Mr. J. H. Smith, W. M., King David's Lodge, No. 2. Rev. Fuller opened as usual with song and prayer. The forum was permanently established, having one or more representatives from every lodge and court in the Twin Cities, as well as the Grand Master and Most Ancient Grand Matron from Duluth. The Grand Master was nominated to the chair, and installed the first proper set of officers: Mr. S. W. Williams, Chairman; Mrs. Ada Lucas, Vice; Mrs. Blanche Parker, Secretary; Mr. H. L. Rowans, Assistant Secretary, and Mr. Bert Thompson, Treasurer. A committee on resolution was appointed immediately and instructed by Mr. Cannon, who was nominated Permanent Councillor, to install a set of rules, and in the mean time get proper documents with proper information, with items from Rev. Fuller and present same to this forum at its next meeting, February 21. Committee as follows: Joel M. Polk, Robert Scott, Minneapolis. H. L. Rowans, Mattock Hiram Lodge, Robert Anderson, Mrs. H. Parker, Mrs. Mamie Bolden, and Mrs. Lucile Smith of Sheba Court. Which gives every lodge and court in the Twin Cities a vote on the laws by which this forum will be governed. Meeting adjourned with the slogan given by Mr. Cannon—three H's, the one that brings the interpretation of these three H's, without gaining it from someone who attended this meeting, will receive a prize. But if any brother or sister can prove that he or she gave the interpretation, you lose. St. Paul Baptist Church Attendance, services and offerings were all good last Sunday. Two united with the church. The junior choir reproduced the religious drama, "The Old Ship of Zion," which was greatly enjoyed by a large crowd. Mrs. Lola Wade was directress. Judging from attendance and activities, the church seems to be taking on new life. FOR SALE—Cole 8 Sport Model Sedan, just rebuilt, newly painted, beautifully upholstered, 6 disc wheels, 2 extra heavy bumpers. Excellent condition; real bargain; cash, terms or credit. Hyland 2761. Geneva 2725. The St. Paul Echo is read by more than 7,000 people within the Twin Cities. A subscription will bring it to your door. 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Tucker PIANIST AND ENTERTAINER DANCES, PARTIES AND RECEPTIONS 319 Farrington Avenue Dale 1404 St. Paul, Minnesota FAMO SUGAR CONES Society·Notes ST. PAUL Mrs. A. S. Foster, 1393 Sherburne Ave., entertained Wednesday evening complimentary to Miss Anna Colby of Duluth, Minn. Mrs. W.m. Evans, 1385 Sherburne Ave., has been confined to her home for the past three weeks with la gripe. Mrs. Elvira Hicks is spending the winter months with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pierce, 535 Rondo St. Mrs. George Sleet, 859 Aurora Ave., entertained a few ladies at cards Tuesday afternoon. A delightful dinner party was served Sunday afternoon, January 31, in honor of Miss Leah Mae Minor at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. W. B. Brown. Covers were laid for seven. Mr. Henry G. Johnson, 795 Edmond St., became ill with tonsilitis and it has developed into diphtheria, according to the health department Mr. Johnson is quarantined but is up and about the house and claims he feels fine. The following students graduated from 8th grade in public schools: Richard Allen, Howard Barksdale, Alberta Chambers, Hazel Fox, George James and William Lawrence from McKinley School. Louise Jones and Frank Wright from Drew School. Gloria Griffin from the Jackson School. Mr. W. S. Reams has taken over the Hotel Henrietta at 503-7 Rondo St., and will conduct same as a first class hotel. Particulars to be announced later. Mrs. Nanie B. Coleman, 944 St. Anthony Ave., entertained Miss Rosalie Hanna of Atlanta, Ga., by giving a theater party. Miss Hanna was formerly a teacher at Spelman Seminary. She was enroute to Salt Lake City. Mrs. Blanche Lee is spending the week-end with her sister Mrs. Laura Mae Shuch, 665 University Ave. All ladies who are eligible are requested to attend the meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion, Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Lenore Brown, 455 St. Anthony Ave. Mr. Henry Crawford, Physical Director of the Chicago Y. M. C. A., arrived in the city Thursday. Complimenting Mr. Steven S. Harris, husband, and son Mr. Clifford Harris, the occasion being the birthday of each, Mrs. Stephen S. Harris entertained at an eight o'clock elaborate four course dinner. Covers were laid for sixteen. Dorothy Gardner, daughter of Mrs. W. J. Gardner, 369 Jay St. graduated from Cathedral school Friday February 5, and will enter Mechanic Arts High School. Mrs. Ida Hanna will entertain 36 members of the younger set complimentary to her sister, Miss Dorothy Gardner, Monday evening February 8. Dancing and games will be the features of the evening. "Y" NOTES The Book Lovers Club, as usual, held a very interesting meeting Wednesday afternoon. Subjects were discussed by Mesdames Graham, George Brooks and Henley. Fifteen members were present. The musical program rendered at Vespers Sunday was a real treat to those who heard it. Mrs. B. H. Miller, whose ability as a reader is well known was at her best in the several selections given, sending the audience into laughter one minute and having them on the verge of tears the next. The musical numbers by Mr. Earl Clendonon, the Misses Jordans, Mesdames Berth King and Mary Griffin were especially good. Master O. C. Hall and Mrs. Bertha King delighted the audience with an instrumental duet. We want to thank those who helped to make the Second Annual meeting of the Branch the success that it was. Each year at this time we hope to have our friends and members gather with us as we review the past year's work and renew our strength for the coming year. Mrs. W. H. Griffin and Mrs. Mary F. Wilson were reelected to the Committee of Management. The new members elected were Mrs. Lillian Maxwell and Mrs. Mary Burton. Vesper Services will be held Sunday at 4:30 P. M., as usual. Miss Plummer, who is associated with the Ramsey County Sunday School Association will be the speaker for the day. Mrs. Cecel Redd will render a vocal selection; instrumental solo, Gloria Griffen. It is rumored that the "Brown Skin Follies" that was given at Pilgrim church last year will be in St. Paul again, the latter part of this month with new and added attractions. Watch next week's Echo for detailed information. Invitations have been issued for a reception to be given in honor of Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Carr of St. Paul at Phyllis Wheatley House. Miss Anna Colby of Duluth, Minn., is visiting Mrs. Beulah Mitchell, 3612 Elliot Ave. Miss Meredith Sizer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Sizer, 2914 14th Ave. So., appeared in two ballet numbers at the Church Club when "Hinky Doodle Town" was presented Saturday evening and scored a big hit with the audience. Mrs. E. M. Johnson of Denver, Colo., who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. James Smith, 3912 5th Ave. So., for several weeks, left for Lawrence Kan., to visit her sister, Mrs. Carrie Gleed. Mrs. I. L. Brittin, 3536 Clinton Ave., has been suffering with a severe cold. In honor of the birthdays of Mesdames Mary Parke, Bettie Jones and M. O. Cannon, several ladies were the guests of Mrs. Geneva Ayres and Mrs. Miles Cannon, 3541 Clinton Ave., on Tuesday afternoon, from 2:30 to 5:30. A delightful repast was served by the hostess and all reported an enjoyable time. The new officers of the Minneapolis Sunday Forum will be installed at the Phyllis Wheatley House Sunday afternoon. Mrs. M. O. Cannon, 3400 Oakland Ave., received a card from Miss Loucella James of San Francisco, Cal., stating that her mother had been quite ill with neuritis. Tabor and Green, the two Dark Knights, were the real mirth makers at the Seventh Street theater the past week. Mr. Andrew Clark, 3721 Fourth Ave. So., returned on the 28th from a six weeks' vacation in which he visited his son in Kansas City. He also visited Detroit and Chicago. He reports a most enjoyable trip. A group of ladies, very intimate friends of Mrs. W. H. Hyde, surprised her at her home, 3832 Clinton Ave., on her birthday, February 1, by spending the evening with her discussing subjects of interest to women. A delicious luncheon was served. This little remembrance was mainly sponsored by Mrs. J. Koger and Mrs. R. Buttner. Mr. Mark Gibbs, popular tenor of the Mill City, to whom Mr. George L. Johnson gave private lessons while here and who has a bright future, sang a group of songs over WCCO at 6:15 P. M. dinner concert broadcasted from the New Nicollet Hotel, February 2. He has been requested to sing over Dunwoody at 9 P. M., so friends with radios please tune in for a real treat. Mrs. H. R. Pierson, 702 Dupont Ave. No., who has been suffering with neuritis for the past month, is slowly convalescing. Master Le Roy of 535 Emerson Ave. Charleston at the opening of the New State theater in Eau Claire, Wis., winning the first prize of $75 and all expenses. A number of boys from the other group were also contestants. Mrs. H. Terrell, 715 Bryant Ave. No., entertained a group of friends at cards Monday evening in honor of Mr. Terrell's birthday. Mr. J. Washington and Miss Mamie P. Scott were quietly married Tuesday evening at the Western Hotel, 18 Hennepin Ave., the Rev. H. C. Claybrooke officiating. A few friends were present. Rev. A. W. Hackley, Presiding Elder of the St. Paul District, preached two soul-stirring sermons at Wayman church, 808 Bassett Place last Sunday. A reception will be given Monday VISIT WILLIAMS POOL AND BILLIARD PARLOR Soft Drinks Olgars Dale 9090 560 St. Anthony Ave. JUST TO ADVERTISE One beautiful oil-painted en- largement given free with each dozen photos. evening February 8, at 7:30 in honor of the sixth anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Parsons, Pastorate, Bethesda Baptist church. Among the sick are Mrs. S. L. London, 611 Aldrich Ave. No.; Mrs. Walter Brener, 511 Bryant Ave. No.; Mrs. Alice Harris, 644 6th Ave. No.; Mrs. T. Williams, 634 Aldrich Ave. No.; Mrs. C. Dunlap, 211½ Washington Ave. No., and Mr. James Goldsmith, 615 Fremont Ave. No. The card party given by the Daughter Elks of Minnehaha Temple, Tuesday evening was a grand success. Mrs. Irene Harvey won the first prize, Mr. Tom Carroll, first gentleman's; Mr. Seymour, second prize, and Mr. Edward Walker, the consolation. The Andrews Hotel Boys gave their first ball of the season Monday, January 25, at the South Side Auditorium. It was largely attended by Twin City folk and everyone spent a pleasant evening. Mr. Don McAdams was chairman of arrangements. Mrs. Wallace B. Chambers, 542 Aldrich Ave. No., left last week for a two-months visit with relatives and friends in a Knaas City, Mo., and Denver, Colorado. Enroute home Mrs. Chambers will visit for a few days in St. Louis and Chicago. Rev. H. C. Claybrook was host to the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity this week. DULUTH Duluthians were given a wonderful treat Friday night when they turned out to hear the concert given by the Duluth Naval Band at Central High School Auditorium, at which time Mr. Sidney Williams of St. Paul made his appearance as soloist, captivating his audience and being compelled to respond to repeated encores. Mr. Williams is to appear again at the auditorium on the 12th of this month. Mrs. Mary Black was hostess to the M. G. W. S. Club Friday afternoon. New features for the betterment of the club were introduced and accepted. The club, which is limited to six members, comprise the following ladies: Mesdames Mayme Merry, Birdie Batchman, Mae Porter, Marie T. Coles, Mary Black and Marie Glenn. The Calvary Baptist Missionary Society met Thursday afternoon at MINNEAPOLIS Free Delivery to All Parts of City Economy Market 810 6th Ave. No., Minneapolis Groceries, Poultry and Meats Hyland 0436 McDUFF WOODARD Proprietor Minnehaha Tr DAUGHTER Will Give Them Card Party and D Sixth and Lyndale Ave., Tue. ONE TON OF CO Five Other Valuable Prizes Giver H. B. ROWE, President Ph. Hyland N. W. Waiters Assoc. NEW, SPACIOUS BUILDING ON THE NO. 718 Sixth Avenue North First A AND VAL GIVEN Exalted Rulers Council No. 31 AT 7 South Side Monday Evening, MUSIC BY STEVE Admission MEM KILIS ADVEN ket apolls feats MIN Con Ph 4 MIN Ella Temple T LAUGHTER ELK Give Their Sixth An and Dance at Ave., Tuesday Evening OF COAL GIVEN zes Given Away Phone Hyland 5622 Writers and Association BUILDING, CENTRAL THE NORTH SIDE First Annual VALENTINE GIVEN BY Phil No. 32, Minnes AT THE Side Audit ing, February STEVENS ORG Admission 50 Cents MINNEAPOLIS ADVERTISERS Exalted Rulers Council No. 32, Minnesota I.B.P.O.E. of W. AT THE MEMBERS L. R. Hill R. D. Willey John F. Coquire Wm. R. Morris Talmadge B. Carey Chas. H. Miller C. S. Smith J. R. Young H. Hunter F. B. Simpson J. B. LEVY Wm. J. Th L. B. Green W. B. Wa B. LEVY, Chairman DULUTH J. E. Sizer J. A. Todd J. E. Stewart C. L. McCullough' C. W. Wigington W. T. Dodson the residence of Mrs. Edmonia Chapman on E. Ninth St. Rev. R. M. Rhoeneneue, pastor of St. Mark's A. M. E. church, delighted his congregation Sunday night as usual with a splendid and soul-stirring sermon, "The Last Day." A large number were present. Sunday, January 31, was Missionary Day at Calvary Baptist Church, and a splendid program was rendered at both morning and evening services. Appearing on the evening program were Mrs. McBride, who spoke on Africa; Miss Ethel Ray, who spoke on community work and the Urban League; Cheerfulness in the Missionary Field, by Wm. A. Porter; violin solo, Master C. Matson. MRS. FRED HYATT, President, REV. BEASLEY, Pastor. Mrs. Emma J. Taylor, mother of Mrs. Wm. A. Porter, is up and well again and expects to return to St. Paul for a short visit. FERGUS FALLS, MINN. Rev. Wm. Storrs, formerly of Minneapolis, is now pastor of Central Baptist church of Fergus Falls, Minn. They are doing a great work and have the hearty support and interest of their congregation. Mrs. Storrs has organized an adult choir and is sponsoring a chicken dinner for the 9th of February. Rev. Storrs has organized a junior choir of 12 little boys and girls. Reported by Mrs. Birdie Graves. URBAN LEAGUE NOTES The Mother's Club will meet on next Friday, February 12, at 2:30 P. M., at the West Side Neighborhood House, Indiana Ave. and Robertson St. Seven garments were given to a needy mother this week, and Sales RENTALS Service Houses of all Kinds Small Payment Down Equities Arranged Real Estate Notary Public FOR SALE FOR SALE—A house at 418 St. Anthony Ave. DUPLEX on Carroll avenue, all modern. FIVE-ROOM BUNGALOW on Sherburne avenue. $4,250. Snap. EIGHT-ROOM HOUSE on St. Anthony avenue. Up-to-date. Cheap. DUCKETT 687 St. Anthony Dale 1422 ADVERTISERS MILTON SHANKS General Contractor and Bullder Phone—Locust 2449 8712 4th Ave. So. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Sample No. 129 ER ELKS For Sixth Annual Fance at Elks Hall Today Evening, February 16th NAL GIVEN AWAY Away ADMISSION 50 CENTS E. L. BOYD, Secretary 5622 and Porter's Association 3, CENTRALLY LOCATED BIRTH SIDE MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Annual Ball ENTINE PARTY BY 2, Minnesota I.B.P.O.E. of W. THE Auditorium February 15, 1926 INS ORCHESTRA 50 Cents BERS Wm. J. Thurston L. B. Greer, Duluth W. B. Walker Chairman L. C. Jackson J. B. Levy R. S. Harris J. A. Tooley Geo. Bryant F. G. Thomas In order to gage the responsiveness of the readers of THE ST. PAUL ECHO Macey's is making this Special Test Offer. Every Fur Trimmed Lip-stick Red Coat four garments and a number of toys and candy were distributed during the Holidays. We are soliciting trousers, which could be made into garments for little boys. The gift of these articles would be greatly appreciated. Call Garfield 6667. All club women and friends are urgently requested to attend the meeting. The Women's Auxiliary to the St. Paul Urban League met on last Thursday at the Y. W. C. A. Branch, West Central Ave. Reports were made on the work by the different chairmen of the departments. It is to be hoped that all women who have not joined, will send in their memberships to Mrs. Effe Wills, chairman of the membership committee. TRUCK ACCIDENT Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 5.—Walter Dunbar, aged 60, a truck driver, was seriously injured Thursday afternoon when his truck was struck and turned over by a larger truck driven by an unidentified white man who sped away. Following the accident the white man is said to have noticed that he had done serious damage and witnesses say he drove away. Dunbar was taken to his home by the police. 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We are very happy to announce that a class of sewing for Junior Girls began Tuesday afternoon at 4 P. M., under the capable direction of Mrs. Fannie M. Shanks. Service Station and Garage Eagle Gasoline and Keynoll Motor Oils Hiring Storage ALL WORK GUARANTEED First 5524 ST. PAUL, MINN. CLUB King invites you to the "DETY PROMENADE" UNION HALL PALACE e. and Kent St., Saint Paul 1926 TICKETS 50c ure of the Kings Crown Cooked DINNER Cafe 438 Rondo Street Don't forget our Chitterling Dinner, January 30th. PHONE—DALE 7325 ceey's Mason 8x MORE OF VALUES Hours: 9 A. M. to 6 P. M. of the readers is making this V FLOWERS TO FIGHT GREB FOR TITLE It is, very evident that Leo. P. Flynn's challenge filed with the New York boxing commission for an elimination bout with Tiger Flowers was fruitless, as the date for the Greb Flowers bout is set for February 26, and both seem to be taking a short vacation to restore vitalities and shape themselves for what we all know will be a hard gruelling battle and it is hard to say who should have the "best goe," but leaving a loophole to jump through we will say that it will be anybody's fight until the end. TOUSSAINT GETS DECISION Haywood Toussaint a local colored middle-weight, was given the decision over Al. Monak in a four-round bat at the rose room Tuesday night. "An Appeal to the Men." The Wheatley Athletic Association, seniors, are urging the support of all men who are inclined towards athletic sports of any kind. We have obtained use of the Franklin Junior High School, for gymnasium work and also the swimming pool. Due to the great demand for the use of the schools during the winter months, the school board requires a class to comprise twenty-five or more members. We have been meeting this requirement up until recently and they were satisfied. We also have one of the best instructors in the city, who gives us his services free, but due to the lack of attendance he is becoming somewhat disgusted and in this respect he is certainly justified, as he has willingly given up some very important swimming meets that take place on the night that he gives us, and I for one would regret to have him give up this wonderful work as it is quite a help to both young men and men that are anxious to stay young. We use the gym at the Phyllis Wheatley house on Wednesday's from 8:30 P. M. until 10 P. M., and the Franklin Junior High School on Friday's, from 8 to 10 P. M. The Phyllis Wheatley House is located at 808 Basset Place, and the Franklin Junior High School at 15th Ave. No. and 4th St. A small fee of twenty-five (25) cents is charged on Fridays. So all men that are interested please meet with us on Friday, February 5, at 8 P. M., and every other Friday thereafter. JAMES HUGHES, President. W. C. JONES, Secy.-Treas. MILL CITY N. A. A. C. P. ELECTS NEW OFFICERS The annual election of officers of the N. A. A. C. P. was held Sunday afternoon at the Phyllis Wheatley House. W. M. Smith was re-elected president; Charles W. Glenn, vice-president; Miss Margaret Vinegar, secretary, and Mrs. Hester Keyes, treasurer. Classified Advertising Rates: Three cents per word; minimum charge thirty cents. FOR RENT—Modern, six-room duplex, 3841 Clinton Ave., Mpls. Colfax 1544. ROOM FOR RENT—Two cheerful bedrooms, convenient to car line; nice couple or University students preferred. Colfax 9447. 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The Old Folks' Trailing concert will be given at Memorial Baptist church, corner Rice and Fuller Sts., February 17, at 8 P. M. Admission 50 cents. Children 25 cents. By Mrs. C. S. Robinson and Miss De Quince Jordan. The Golden Circle will give a card party Monday, February 8, at Pioneer Hall. Admission with lunch 25 cents. Prizes. Basket of groceries given away. Mr. Benjamin Mann Mr. Benjamin (Bennie) Mann, brother of Mrs. Kittle Mann Baker of Pasadena, Cal., died at the General hospital Wednesday. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from Neal Mortuary. Rev. H. C. Parsons officiated. Body invaulte d at Crystal Lake Cemetery until arrival of Mrs. Baker, who will take same to Indianapolis, Ind., for interment. Rey. Thomas Faulkner Rev, Thomas Faulkner, husband of Mrs. Thomas Faulkner and father of Mrs. W. B. Walker and Daniel Faulkner, passed away in Lexington, Ky., Friday A. M. Mrs. Faulkner, Mrs. W. B. Walker and Daniel Faulkner left St. Paul Saturday night to meet the body in Louisville, Ky., which will arrive Monday for burial. Minneapolis Sunday Forum The Minneapolis Sunday Forum's meeting of Sunday, February 7, will be strongly reminiscent of other days. Dr. R. S. Brown, a former and popular president, will conduct the installation of newly elected officers. The ceremony itself will partake of the solemnity and appeal present in the earlier years of Forum history. Miss L. O. Smith, also a distinguished former official, will be on the program for a short talk. As an opening number the Forum body will sing the Star-Spangled Banner, to the accompaniment of the recently organized Forum orchestra. Other members of an interesting program will present Miss Ione Stewart, soprano soloist; a selected reading, a vocal number by Miss B. Williams; a selection by the orchestra. The program will close with "My Country 'Tis of Thee," in which the orchestra and the audience will join. A social hour will follow during which the ladies of the Forum will serve refreshments. The program is prepared by Mrs. Fannie M. Shanks, retiring president, and will fittingly mark the conclusion of her successful conduct of the Forum's work. The officers, who will guide this term of the Forum's destiny, are: Mr. Wm. W. Walker, president; Mr. Geo. Peters, vice-president; Mrs. Ethel Butler, secretary; Mrs. Mabel Willis, treasurer; Mr. Milton Shanks, historian; Mr. F. G. Thomas, journalist; Mrs. Chas. M. Force, chairman program; Mrs. J. D. Boyce, chairman social service; Mrs. Allie Grigsby, chairman entertainment; Mr. Robert Willis, critic; Mr. Andrew Quinn, chaplain. Apex System HAIRDRESSING call MRS. MORGAN after 6 P. M. for Appointment 565 St. Anthony Elk. 5583 AFTER THE THEATER Try Our Delicious Fried CHICKEN Sandwiches Oysters, Too, in Every Style ALEXANDERS Sweet Shoppe DALE AND RONDO STS. Phone Dale 7175 Phone Dale 8339 Try the Drug Store First ELMER MORRIS DRUGGIST Prescriptions Rondo and Mackubin SALARY LOANS QUICK COURTEOUS CONFIDENTIAL CEder 2026 CITY LOAN COMPANY 201-2 McCall Bldg. 368 Jackson at 5th COOLIDGE STRIKES BACK AT CRITICS COOLIDGE STRIKES BACK AT CRITICS "White House Voice" Praises U. S. Entry Into International Court of Justice. Washington — President Coolidge, through his White House spokesman, hit back at critics of his administration's foreign and domestic policies. He defended American adherence to the World Court, denied that this country was being led into the League of Nations, reasserted his desire for a speedy arms conference, maintained that the national defense is adequate and insisted that the regular departments of government are functioning well. The spokesman warned that this is the season of the year when selfish political motives often underlie criticism of the party in power and mentioned especially the charges that the administration is trying to take the country into the league through the back door. The administrative branches of the government are functioning well and business conditions are good, the spokesman said, in apparent answer to charges of inefficiency in administration of the justice department, prohibition enforcement and alleged interference with the tariff commission and other independent agencies. All questions of law violation are being and will be examined, and will be attended to, the spokesman said. In making his sweeping defense, "the spokesman" departed from his customary practice of answering specific press questions and instead spoke from carefully prepared notes covering the general domestic and foreign situation. Mitchell To Continue Attack Washington—William Mitchell, private citizen, resumed his fight against war and navy management of the national defense. The former air of officer took up the cudgel just five hours after he received official notification that his commission as colonel, U. S. A., had been vacated at his request by direction of President Coolidge. He recalled his efforts to "better conditions from within the service" and declared his intention as a citizen to keep up the struggle for a national defense "organized in a single department." Germans to Amalgamate Parties Berlin—The efforts to break up Germany's variegated party system by merging the liberal parties into a "national liberal union" was given impetus when several hundred of the leaders of the German peoples party, the democratic party and the Economic League took part in the first public demonstration for a strong bourgeois liberal party. Ratifies Arms Parley Fund Washington-Plans for American participation in the preliminary disarmament discussion at Geneva crystalized into a definite project when the senate adopted without debate the resolution providing $50,000 to pay the expenses of an American delegation. Minister Hugh Gibson at Berne, Switzerland, will head the American delegation. Spanish Flier Reaches Port Fernando De Noronha Island, Brazil—After a continuous flight of approximately 15 hours the Spanish seaplane Ne Plus Ultra, in command of the noted air pilot Franco, completed the longest and most perilous stage of its flight from Spain to Argentina, South America. The distance traversed was about 1,432 miles, and the Spanish aviators now are only about 279 miles from Pernambuco, the Brazilian mainland. Market Report February 3. Minneapolis Closing Cash Prices. No. 1 dark northern, $1.71-$1.86; No. 1 northern, $1.70-$1.74; No. 1 dark hard, $1.69-$1.73; No. 1 hard, fli 6.99 $1.72; No. 1 amber durum, $1.47-$1.57; No. 1 durum, $1.42-$1.50; corn No. 2 yellow, 72c-78c; oats No. 2 white, 39c; harley choice to fancy, 65c; rye No. 2, $1.00; flax seed No. 1, $2.43-$2.46. So. St. Paul Livestock. Steers, and heifers, $4-$10.25; calveal calves, $3.50-$11.75; hogs, $10.75, $13.75; sheep and lambs, $4.75-$14.50 Minneapolis Produce Market Butter—Creameries, extras, 44; firsts, 42c; seconds, 38c; packing stock, fresh, sweet, 28c; grease, 1c. Eggs—Country receipts, rots out, per case, $7.70; extras, candled, per dozen 32c; seconds, per dozen 28c. Will include small, dirties and shrunken eggs. Eggs should not be washed. Quotations on eggs include cases. Checks, per dozen, 21c. Assembly Passes Color Bar Bill. Cape Town—By a majority of one vote, the house of assembly passed the first reading of the government's color bar bill, the vote being 54 to 53. The bill has for its purpose the perpetuation of white control in the union. Rockefeller Gives to Norway Institute. Oslo—The Rockefeller Foundation has informed the Norwegian government that the Rockefeller Institution is donating 1,085,000 kronen (about $141,050) to the Norwegian Serum Institute now being built. CITY CLERK PROFFERS ADVICE TO ALL VOTERS (Continued from page 1) residence must be filed ten days prior to every election day and the latest date on which transfers will be accepted with the assurance that such transfers can be made will be March 6, 1926, for the City Primary Election and April 24th for the City General Election. There are twelve wards in the City of St. Paul, divided into 216 voting precincts. On election days, the polls are open for fifteen hours, or from 6 A.M. until 9 P.M. The experience of past elections shows that a majority of citizens wait until after 6 P.M. to cast their ballots, which works more than hardship upon those citizens of your district serving as election board members. Therefore, every effort should be made by those than can possibly do so to go to the polls as early during the open hours as possible, thereby allowing the evening hours for those citizens who have not had the opportunity during the working day to do their duty. The average number of hours worked by election board members in the City at the last election of November 4th was twenty and one-half hours, for which each member received $7.00 compensation. Changes in Law. Several very important changes in the election laws were adopted by the Forty-Second session of the Minnesota Legislature, first among which was a provision for a certificate, signed by the voter, before a ballot can be cast, which is to be compared with his or her signature upon the registration card and is designed to eliminate possibility of fraudulent voting. Also there are provisions now permitting the City Council to appoint all the election officials and one disqualifying the appointment of more than one official from the same family. Another permits the City Council to designate the boundaries of all voting precincts regardless of the number of registered voters residing therein. These changes were supported by advocates of good government, and we believe them necessary to carry out the principle embodied in the Permanent Registration Law. Candidates. In order for a citizen to have his name presented to the electorate on the City Primary Election ballot, at least fifty voters must have filed a petition of presentation, between the 2nd of January and the 13th of February. Likewise, a candidate must file a certificate of acceptance on or before the 23rd of February and pay a ten-dollar fee as required by law. No filing fee, however, is charged for the filing of the petitions of presentation. Any number of candidates may be so presented to the electorate on the Primary Election ballot. However, only twice that number of candidates will be nominated at the Primary Election as are to be elected to the respective offices at the General or final election for which the Primary or selective election is held. Expense of Elections. Elections are quite expensive. Polling places must be rented and election board members hired and printing done. And everything must be in readiness so that each and every citizen that is entitled to vote will have the opportunity, irrespective of his or her attitude on election day. In 1918, with 132 voting precincts in the City, the election cost for the City was $52,123; in 1920—$56,898; in 1922—with 200 precincts—the cost amounted to $95,559. In 1924, with 216 precincts, the cost was $67.122. For the year 1926, the Council has appropriated the sum of $65,900—the same amount, approximately, as that expended in the year 1920—with 84 more precincts in the City and better than 50,000 more registered voters now than in 1920. This shows conclusively that the Permanent Registration Act, while a great convenience to the voters, is likewise a great saving to them as tax payers as well. In conclusion, I would like to call attention to the fact that the City Clerk's office is owned by and operated for the residents of the City of St. Paul, that the cost, while low—it amounts to only 2.4 mills of each tax dollar—is paid by the tax payer. The Clerk and the personnel of the office feel, therefore, that the public is entitled to every service and courtesy which it can ask. We are ready to serve and willing to serve. Try us out! See Us for Phonographs and Records The Capital Music Shop Co 398 Wabasha Street LONG-FELLOW BREAD The WRAPPING Keeps it Clean and Fresh Zinsmaster Master of Good Baking Mr. O. C. Hall, Dist. Supt. of Sunday School, St. Paul Dist., made St. James church an official visit Sunday, January 31. Mr. Hall gave an inspiring lary sermon at the morning service and he edified the S. s. teaching the lesson in a lecture form, he LONG-F The WRAPPING Keeps it Clean and Fresh KING HENRY THE FOURTH WILL APPEAR FEB. 19TH Every detail has been carefully completed to make King Henry IV, the grandest and most wholesome social affair in the history of the Twin Cities; the King's Court has been completed and every participant informed of the Kings request. Get out your masked costumes, your silks, full dress, officers uniform, or your best every-day clothes and be the subject of a King for one night, February 19, at Union Hall Palace, Kent and Aurora Ave., St. Paul. Tickets are on sale at the Office of Dr. E. S. Weber, Dr. T. Crosswaite and Alexanders, Dale and Rondo St. Those living in Minneapolis may secure their tickets from Mrs. Nellie Gibbs, Locust 8611. GET YOUR BUILDERS HARDWARE SUPPLIES at Winners Hardware Store 652 University Avenue PHONE DALE 9113 Community Drug PRESCRIPTIONS and SUNDRIES Holiday Goods 234 RONDO ST. Phone: Elk 1143 A. B. Heinz Phone: Elkhurst 1156 Capital City Authority Electric Co. ELECTRIC SUPPLIES Ignition, Generator, Starter, Motor and Magneto Repairs BATTERY CHARGING Eight Hour Service 697 University Ave., St. Paul Mrs. T. H. LYLES Oldest Established Mortician Office: Cedar 0508 Res: Dale 2947 150 West Fourth St. ST. PAUL, MINN. Coleman & Coleman GROCERIES, CONFECTIONERY and SCHOOL SUPPLIES Phone Dale 4920 ST. PAUL MINNESOTA ASK FOR HomeBrand MORE THAN 100 PURE FOOD PRODUCTS This is a first quality line and deserves your support. Have You Tried HomeBrand MEDIUM SEALED COFFEE AT YOUR GROCERS Griggs, Cooper & Company Manufacturing Wholesale Grocers St. Paul, Minn. --- E L L O W B R E A L E L L O W B R E A L insmaster Master of Good Baking READ er FACTS You-Must Face SIMPSON @ WILLS Office Phone Garfield 1500 Funeral Service McGAVOCK, Sole Proprietor ENTION GIVEN EVERY DETAIL and Chapel, 550 Rice Street ED ANY TIME, DAY OR NIGHT Harland's deling Sale reserved, every trunk, bag, hand bag in fact, every merchandise in our entire red at reduced prices. McGavock Fund AARON J. McGAVOC PERSONAL ATTENTION C Mortuary and Chapel CALLS ANSWERED ANY Garla Remodel Nothing reserved, traveling bag, hand piece of merchandise stock is offered at re PERSONAL ATTENTION GIVEN EVERY DETAIL Mortuary and Chapel, 550 Rice Street CALLS ANSWERED ANY TIME, DAY OR NIGHT Garland's Remodeling Sale Nothing reserved, every trunk, traveling bag, hand bag in fact, every piece of merchandise in our entire stock is offered at reduced prices. Men's and Women's Traveling Bags Genuine cowhide ones with leather lining. TAXI RLAND BUGGAGE SHOP XTH AT CEDAR GAR LUGGAGE SIXTH AT GARLAND LUGGAGE SHOP SIXTH AT CEDAR brought out a great truth, showing how each child can do big things for humanity while young. St. James is rejoicing greatly over the gift of the nice Bibles Bro. O. C. Hall gave the church last Sunday. Come again, Bro. Hall, you are always welcome. The official board and the Live Wire club are to have a sermon and 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. The Reliable Morticians are now located in their beautiful new mortuary chapel Office Phone—Cedar 1024 Residence Phones Tel. Dale 1914 Tel. Dale 2541 17 West Exchange Street ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA Res. Phone Elkhurst 1613 Genuine at $ a real get-together meeting Sunday afternoon, February 21. Look forward to a big afternoon. We are pleased to learn that Miss Althia Washington is improving nicely and will soon be out again to give cheer in her church work. Sunday, February 7, is Trustee Day for St. James. Please bring a dollar. Every Day 30,240 Persons Are Accidentally Injured. Every Year 11,037,600 Persons Are Accidentally Injured. There Are Constantly About 3,000,000 Persons Seriously Ill. Approximately 400 out of 1,000 Persons Are Sick Every Year. Our Policy Pays SICKNESS-ACCIDENT-HOSPITAL Accidental Death and Funeral Benefits, All in One Policy. Cost As Low As 3 Cents Per Day. FRED W. GEDULDIG Special Representative with Office: Residence: Cedar 2089. Midway 6200 Men's billfolds, toilet sets, soft collar and handkerchief cases, and our entire stock of leather, silk and beaded hand bags—all at $ \frac{1}{4} $ off. Fitted suitcases, large week-end cases with tray. Nothing reserved, our entire stock of suitcases at a substantial saving.