St. Paul Echo

ARRANGE YOUR budget so that you will include an Echo subscription. We need your support; you need our service and news. VOL.1, No.19. NOTABLE NEGROES TO BE LISTED IN NEW COMPILATION Inter-Racial Board of Council Will Sponsor Publication of Collection. Work To Be Authentic Southerner Originates Idea to Recognize Negroes of Outstanding Ability. (Preston News Service) New York, March 12.—According to an announcement made public Monday by the Inter-racial Board of Council, the reading public is to have an authentic historical record of the "Notable Negroes of America." "According to the announcements a group of broad-minded and philanthropic white men enlisted the aid and co-operation of several nationally known Negroes in the compilation of a book that would truthfully set down the record of the Negro In book form showing incontrovertible facts of what the Negro has accomplished in all lines of endeavor in this country. It is asked that questionaires will be forwarded to worthwhile Negroes in all parts of the country. They will be asked to fill out these and return them to the Council. It is reported that over a thousand questionaires have been sent out during the past two weeks and practically every one of them has been filed out and returned. It is estimated that the book will contain 20,000 or more short, authentic biographies of Negroes who have achieved distinction in various fields of endeavor. Prejudice Struck At. One member of the Council said: (Continued on page 2) WILLIAMS FILES AS LABOR HEAD WILLIAMS FILES AS LABOR HEAD Pastor Accepts Candidacy for Mayor on Labor Ticket; Admits Inexperience. Rev. Howard Y. Williams was born in San Francisco, January 27, 1889. Came to Minnesota with his parents and was entered in the state university, from which he graduated in 1910. He was serving as assistant pastor of the Central Presbyterian church, New York City, when the war broke out. Enlisted as a chaplain with the rank of lieutenant and on September 10, 1917, sailed for France with the 10th engineers. Came to St. Paul and assumed the pastorate of the Peoples church November 9, 1919. Is unmarried and lives at 468 Ashland Ave. Rev. Mr. Williams' record during the six years of his ministry in St. Paul, while revealing him as an exceptionally able theologian and a man of personal popularity, has subjected him to censure because of alleged socialistic views and because he was said to be too liberal in granting the use of the Peoples church auditorium to questionable economic propagandists. On January 14, 1924, the Rev. Mr. Williams was quoted on the subject, "Is the Right of Private Property Sacred?" which was the title of his regular Sunday night sermon. Rev. Mr. Williams declared at that time that the United States had carried the right of private property further than any other country in the world, "further than England, further than Russia, under the czar." Among the remedies suggested by him were progressive inheritance taxes and socialization of railroads, gas and light companies, water works and telephone and telegraph companies. Rev. Mr. Williams has the indorsement in the present campaign of both the progressive and the radical wings of labor, known as the Labor-Progressive Political association, which, in its state platform, stands for "nationalization of telegraphs, telephones, railways and mines," for "collective ownership by the people of all the means of production and distribution," and for "limiting the power of the judiciary to declare unconstitutional, laws enacted by congress and state legislatures." The St. Paul Echo St. Paulite Invents Automatic Traffic Signal; Critics Praise Inventor of Automatic Traffic Signal; to Be Demonstrated March 26 R. L. Milton ST GO STOP ```markdown ``` The Signal RANDOLPH SPEAKS AT CALIFORNIA "U" Editor of Messenger Points Out Economic Struggle of Negro to Advance. At the invitation of a professor and students of the Department of Political Science, A. Philip Randolph, editor of the Messenger, and General Organizer of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, spoke on the subject of the "Black and White Workers of America," at the University of California, March 2, 1926. Mr. Randolph pointed out that that the modern world made it imperative that the Booker T. Washington doctrine of industrial education for the Negro be supplemented, and re-enforced by the doctrine of industrial organization as expressed through the movement to organize the Pullman porters. He maintained that the notorious East St. Louis riot was not racial, but economic. He expressed great hope for the economic future of the Negro and for better relations between the black and white workers as the Negro workers become a more active factor in the American trade union movement. Many questions were asked by the students and professors. The St. Paul Echo can be purchased from the following churches in Minneapolis: St. James A. M. E. church, Zion Baptist church, St. Anthony Baptist church. ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1926 Working Model to Be Demonstrated in City Hall March 26; Officials May Consider Invention for Local Use. Having conceived the idea of a model automatic traffic signal in July, 1924, R. L. Milton, worked out the plan to completion by May, 1925. The full sized model is now being built in St. Paul and will be on display in the courthouse in the traffic control department March 26. The patent for the invention is now pending and the city officials are anxious to see it work, believing that it may form part of the solution for the increasing traffic problem. Details of Structure. The Go-Stop signs are similar to those now used by policemen with the exceptions that they are visible by night as well as day, and operate automatically. The invention takes up only 22 inches of street surface, and 20x20 inches of underground surface. A special arrangement leaves only nine inches above the ground after the busy hour, thus leaving the streets clear of obstruction. Critics of the model have been very favorably impressed with it, and the invention has caused widespread comment. Coming from Mississippi in 1919, Mr. Milton, the inventor of the machine, secured employment in the pork-eutting department of Swift & Co., packers. He has been working at the same employment for five years. He was the first colored butcher to work in his department, is now rated as the fastest and best on the bench, and gets next to top rates in the pork department. Soaked In Oil, Applies Match; Burned Fatally Soaked In Oil, Applies Match; Burned Fatally (Preston News Service) (Preston News Service) Tampa, Fla., March 12.—Striking a match on his grease-soaked overalls, Austin Williams, 25-year-old mechanic, Tuesday morning ignited his clothes and caused severe burns which may cause his death. Williams was employed as a mechanic at the Yellow Cab garage. He came to work early Tuesday morning, put on a pair of overalls that were saturated with gasoline and grease, and started to light a cigarette. He scratched a match on his trousers leg and in a second found himself enveloped in flames. The man ran screaming from the garage, pursued by several of the employees of the garage. He was overtaken a half a block away and thrown to the street. Several men tore the burning overalls from his body. At the Clara Frye hospital an ex amination disclosed that his entire body had been burned. SMITH VICTOR IN D.C.LEGAL FIGHT SMITH VICTOR IN D.C.LEGAL FIGHT Local Attorney Admitted to Practice in Highest Courts in United States. O. J. Smith, a St. Paul attorney represented Mr. Leo Briggs, of 555 Robert St., this city and Mrs. Missouri Briggs Stewart of New York, Johana Briggs Drew of Portsmouth, Va., Charles Briggs of Portsmouth, Va., and Joseph Briggs of New York, in a recent litigation in Washington D. C. After a legal battle lasting over four weeks, Attorney Smith won one of the most important cases and the hardest fought case of his career in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, being opposed by Attorney L. M. King and W. I. Lee. Mr. Smith was also admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States, Supreme Court of the District of Columbia and the Circuit Court of Appeals, being the youngest attorney of our group in the Northwest to be admitted to practice in the highest Courts of the United States. Mr. Smith will return to St. Paul Friday evening after completing business in Portsmouth, Va., New York and Chicago. Mr. Leo Briggs accompanied Attorney Smith from St. Paul, leaving here February 5. WRONGS OF HAITI OUTLINED; FORMER OFFICIAL PLEADS Perceval Thoby Goes to Washington to Lay Case Before Senators King, Borah. Haiti Has No Voice in Home Af fairs; Currency Depreciated; Laws Changed. New York, March 12.—Pereeval Thoby, former Haitian Charge d'Affairs in Washington, and now official representative of the Patriotic Union of Haiti, has left with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, a memorandum setting forth the bad conditions prevailing in his country as a consequence of the maladministration of American Occupation officials and the acts of the U. S. government. Mr. Thoby plans to go to Washington and lay his country's case before Senators King and Borah. Outline of Evils. In the memorandum left with the N. A. A. C. P., Mr. Thoby outlines the indictment of the American Occupation, under the following main heads: 1. Popular elections have been deferred in violation of the Haitian Constitution, and the President of Haiti has been designated by an unlawfully constituted Council of State which the President, by appointing his friends to it, has managed to keep in his own control. 2. Haitian currency has been depreciated, thus lowering the standard of living among the people, and the national debt has been malaministered. 3. The Haitian land laws (Continued on page 4) POWERS SEEKS MAYOR'S OFFICE POWERS SEEKS MAYOR'S OFFICE Former Commissioner of Public Utilities, County Assessor Out for Chief Post. Frank L. Powers, candidate for mayor of St. Paul, was born on a Williams County, Ohio, farm, December 11, 1867. He attended Tri State College and DePauw University. Later he became principal of the North St. Paul High School, 1890-91. For eight years he was editor of the Odd Fellows Review in association with his brother, Winn Powers, after which he purchased the "Northwestern Congregationalist," becoming editor and publisher of that organ. He entered the real estate and loan business in 1902 under the firm name of Moritz, Powers & Zehnder, and has continued in that business ever since, with the exception of eight years spent as city and county assessor and one year as Commissioner of Public Utilities, succeeding Oscar E. Keller, July, 1920, to June, 1921. Both the "Daily News" and "Ploneer-Press-Dispatch" commended him for his conduct of these offices, as did many clubs and civic bodies, for his thoroughness, fairness and fearlessness in the discharge of the duties of these offices. His wide knowledge of property values gained both as assessor and as realtor; his intimate knowledge of the city's educational needs; and his general knowledge of the economic and industrial advantages of the City, together with his ardent advocacy of developing St. Paul's strategic position at the head of the Mississippi, and its consequent advantages as a distributing point by water, have led his friends to the belief that, if elected mayor of this City, he will carry on the affairs of that office in the same spirit of progress which has been so marked in the two terms of office of the present incumbent, Mayor Nelson. Mr. Powers' avowed platform is to give the whole people a progressive, economical and efficient government, without regard to class, creed or political affiliations. Bill Moore's Revue Scores Huge Success In Canada; To Go On Tour Crime Waves In U.S. Result Of Race Mingling Says McDougall Three Dancers, Six Instruments, Combined With Moore's Singing Make Unbeatable Rollicking Act. "Moore's Midnight Revue," the nucleus of which is better known to people of the Twin Cities as Moore's orchestra, is having a highly successful engagement in Winnipeg, Canada. Finishing its engagement at the Starland theater today, the revue will leave immediately upon a two month's tour of western Canada. Received with so much appreciation that they were held over for several weeks at the Starland, the revue gives every evidence of being hugely popular. The line-up for the twenty-five-minute act included Bill Moore, piano; Bernard Curray, saxaphone; Torrence Cason, cornet; Fred Baker, trombone; Worthington Williams, banjo, and George Lee, drums. Two clever dancers and singers, Cecil Hudson, formerly of St. Paul, and Frances Oldroyd, are also members of the company. Bunny Harris, a St. Paul man, completes the dance artists. In the act all the musicians double. Bill Moore has developed his voice, and the Canadians can't seem to get enough of his singing. Of special notice was the fine work of Worthington Williams, an Omaha boy who attended the University of Minnesota last year. The act has a whirlwind finish with each of the dancers doing a fast Charleston. SPRING MEETING PLANS ARRANGED Coference of N. A. A. C. P. to Be Held in Chicago Being Organized Now. (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) Walter White, Assistant Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, who recently visited Chicago to confer with local leaders on the Spring Conference there, this coming June of the N. A. A. C. P., reports that all the committees for the conference have been appointed and are at work, and that there is much enthusiasm over the coming event. On February 24, a dinner was held at the Appomato Club, by 50 leading Chicago citizens and plans for the N. A. A. C. Chicago Conference were discussed and matured. The Sunday meeting of the Spring Conference is to be held in the Auditorium, one of Chicago's largest halls, seating 4,800 people. Caste System in America a Reality and an "Unfortunate Necessity." Blending of Traditions Breaks Restraint. Philadelphia.—Crime waves in the United States are the result of a mingling of races, resulting in the weakening of traditions which ordinarily would preserve order, in the opinion of Dr. William McDougall, psychologist of Harvard University. This was his reply Saturday, at a meeting of the Philadelphia Foreign Policy Association, to the plea of Syud Hossain, of Indian birth, who urged a brotherhood of man, with America in the role of moral leader. The discussion was on "The Future Relation Between East and West." "Racial preference," not "racial prejudice," was stressed by Dr. McDougall. "America," he said, "warned by the colored problem, has cultivated the principle of racial preference and applied it to the problem of an infuse of men from the Far East. If you had 10,000,000 Asiatics here, would any one maintain, good citizens though they be, that the resulting problems would not be insoluble, with all the accompanying social inharmonies? "Take India. They adopted caste. They were driven to it rather than lose all that was splendid and noble in their culture. "In America, you created it. No Proprietor of Economy Market, Which Has Moved in New Modern Quarters PETER J. Owing to the increase in business the Economy Market, formerly at 810 Sixth Ave. No., has moved into a strictly modern up-to-date building at 902 Sixth Ave. No. Mr. McDuff Woodward, proprietor, through his Christian upright business technique, has wone the appreciation and confidence of the public. Negroes in particular should support this business and make it one of the biggest enterprises in the Twin Cities. PLANS COMPLETE FOR STYLE REVUE PLANS COMPLETE FOR STYLE REVUE Rehearsals Given Serious Attention by Models Who Will Display Fashions. Models who will participate in the fifth annual Style Show given by the Askin-Marine Company are busy attending rehearsals these days. Only a few days remain until the evening of the 22nd when the very latest fashions will be displayed by eighteen pretty models at the South Side Auditorium. Those in the parade are the Misses Alleen Moore, Lubelle Sisson, Maybelle Hogan, Marie Mudd, Mamie Dupree, Mildred Buttner, Ida Williams, Billy De Mar, Frances Stone, Maggie Young, Ida Taylor and Ceil Johnson. Messrs. Booker Jones, Kelly Stone and Walter Shepard are wearing correct attire for men. Mrs. Ruth Walker is directing the models while Clarence Johnson is arranging a program of the latest musical hits for the dance lovers. President Durkee Resigns From Howard; Will Preach (Associated Negro Press) Washington, D. C.—President J. Stanley Durkee, Howard university, announced Sunday his resignation as the head of the institution and his acceptance of the post as minister to the congregation of Plymouth Congregational church, Brooklyn. Plymouth church is one of the oldest in America and has been pastored by some of America's greatest religious leaders, among whom was Henry Ward Beecher. Dr. Durkee's resignation from Howard brings to an end a bitter fight which has been waged against him by the alumni of the school for nearly two years. other Western civilization has a great caste system. It is an unfortunate necessity. We should so regulate our policy as to avoid 'caste or chaos.' "As it is, the one great blot on American life is the extraordinary tide of crime. Its root cause is the enormous intermingling of traditions here. Thus they are weakened and lose the power to govern the lives of men." PRICE FIVE CENTS COOLIDGE STOPS LYNCH MEASURE AS UNESSENTIAL Democrats Say They Would Keep Congress Until Christmas to Defeat Bill. State Rights Affected Attitude of President Considered Consistent With Message to Congress. Washington.—President Coolidge has made it clear he does not consider the anti-lynching bill "essential" and so the measure aimed at mob violence will be dropped by congress. This is the information given out from authoritative sources here. Never Has Favored Bill. In official circles it was said President Coolidge never had favored the bill which many here term "drasic." No reason was given by the white house "spokesman," but it is understood the president does not favor further encroachments on the rights of the states. It will be recalled that President Coolidge in his message to Congress urged that Negroes be given full liberty and equality under the law, but that established custom be not violated in treatment of them. At that time many Negro journals took this to mean that he did not intend to disturb the South's traditional methods of handling the Negro. **Democrats Give Ultimatum.** Democrats have served notice that they will keep congress in session until next Christmas if necessary to defeat a bill which they say would be the last straw in the destruction of the independence of the supposedly sovereign states of the union. It requires a two-thirds vote to shut off debate and put a bill upon its passage and the Democrats can at any time muster more than the necessary one-third votes to block cloture on the measure which is anathema to them. Unless direct pressure should be applied from the White House Republican senators will not dare to keep the anti-lynching bill up for action. HODGSON JUMPS INTO CITY RACE Former Mayor, Supported by Part of Labor, Democrats, Unaffiliated, Enters. L. C. Hodgson was born in Hastings, Minn., November 6, 1874, is married, and has one son, a junior at the University of Minnesota. He lives at 1039 Van Slyke Ave. He has spent most of his life in newspaper work, having been sporting editor, city editor, poet and writer upon various papers of the Twin Cities. He was chief clerk of the department of public instruction from 1899 to 1900; he has served as secretary to two speakers of the house; he was chief clerk of the census bureau in 1905. During the administration of Mayor Winn Powers, in 1914, he was appointed to serve as secretary, and served in the same office during 1916-1918 under V. R. Ervin. In 1918 he was elected mayor of St. Paul, and in 1920 he was re-elected. Retiring at the expiration of his term, he was appointed a member of the city and county board of control. In 1924 he was elected to the council and was assigned to the department of finance. In the campaign of 1920 Mr. Hodgson was the democratic candidate for governor. He finished third to J. A. O. Preus and Henrik Shipstead. Mr. Hodgson's chief prominence has been gained from his ability as an orator and a writer. In public life he has taken a definite stand for the mothers' pension, and was an active war worker. He helped to organize a Downtown Boys' Club, and set aside a day for the promotion of war relief. The candidate is a clubman of wide affiliation. R. T. O'Connor is supporting the Hodgson campaign, and it is known that much of organized labor will back Mr. Hodgson as mayor. V The St. Paul Echo "Entered as second class matter Nov. 7, 1925, at the post office at St. Paul, Minn., under the act of March 3, 1879" A SYMBOLIC RITE he has been characterized by someone as a really accomplishes very little. He was queer that an institution which requires obtain as voting should some down to us, and jokes by cynics. Yet the point must be to vote, apathy among voters is so pronounced that rightly be reached that voting does mean that are in no sense of the word a self-governing as a race should be so indifferent to our understandable. We have had the right to short time (and do not forget your brother) in many places either cannot be cast or does so many grievances that constantly need we should be eager to use this privilege. A candidate in this election race. Do not use pre-election talks, although as many possible should be attended to discover what is in the way of civic betterment. Find our word in the past both in regard to administration treatment of the Negro. From answer questions in regard to policy. Or upon a man whose qualifications you best job he is seeking, talk about him to your firm conviction that one man out of seven position, it is to your best interests to try. After you do, make up your mind about your only. There are cities, it is said, where one requires for himself the majority of the Negro resident of judiciously distributing here and others of thought small tid-bits of the coin of coin does not exist, of course, in St. Paul. One colored people who do vote cast their bad honestly believe in, uninfluenced by the interest of petty politicians. So it should be. In terms should be guided as always by the shape, by his record in previous office, and by Negro. Voting has been characterized by someone as a "symbolic rite," which really accomplishes very little. It seems queer that an institution which required as much fighting to obtain as voting should some down to us, and justly, as the butt of jokes by cynics. Yet the point must be conceded. So few people vote, apathy among voters is so pronounced, that the conclusion can rightly be reached that voting does mean little to us, and that we are in no sense of the word a self-governing people. That we as a race should be so indifferent to our rights at the polls is un-understandable. We have had the right to the ballot for such a short time (and do not forget your brother in the South whose vote in many places either cannot be cast or does not count), and we have so many grievances that constantly need straightening out that we should be eager to use this privilege. Select a candidate in this election race. Do not choose him alone for his pre-election talks, although as many political meetings as possible should be attended to discover what candidates are promising in the way of civic betterment. Find out what has been his record in the past both in regard to administrative ability and to his treatment of the Negro. Have him answer questions in regard to policy. Once you are determined upon a man whose qualifications you believe fit him best for the job he is seeking, talk about him to your neighbor. If you have a firm conviction that one man out of several should be chosen for a position, it is to your best interests to try to see that he is elected. Whatever you do, make up your mind about your candidate independently. There are cities, it is said, where one man running for office insures for himself the majority of the Negro vote by the simple expedient of judiciously distributing here and there among Negro guiders of thought small tid-bits of the coin of the realm. That condition does not exist, of course, in St. Paul. Here, the colored people who do vote cast their ballots for the men they honestly believe in, uninfluenced by the insincere talk of any class of petty politicians. So it should be. In this election, colored voters should be guided as always by the sheer merit of the candidate, by his record in previous office, and by his attitude toward the Negro. And, by all means, vote. KENTUCKY TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT Lexington is the scene in the heels of the other. Harris has been executed just as brutal a fashion as a white man, Merchant, p. One of them has gone another is yet to be carried wonder, as black men allishment will be meted out. The cases are so nearly in the same vicinity to come of this case. There that one changes the co Harris was a black man ant is a white man who aie If Merchant is guilty, aie, under the laws of Kent il he is dead . . . dead ever, that he will escape We are still too near the four white men who we used, to be optimistic about Mississippi it seems that the hat will Kentucky say for ton is the scene of two crimes, one follow- ers of the other. has been executed for his attack upon a w w rutil a fashion as the colored man carried a man, Merchant, perpetrated his crime. o them has gone to the gallows to pay for yet to be carried through the devious coil as black men all over the country are w owl will be meted out to this second criminal cases are so nearly parallel, and they have the same vicinity that there should be no do this case. There is only one difference; on one changes the complexion of the whole eva was a black man assaulting a white w oman white man who attacked a colored girl. chant is guilty, and the news reports pain the laws of Kentucky, he should be hanged dead . . . dead . . . dead. It is a fairl y, that he will escape fatal injury. still too near the Clarksdale, Mississippi white men who were held for Coleman's de ce optimistic about law enforcement in K it seems that there is no law to restrain the Kentucky say for herself? Lexington is the scene of two crimes, one following directly upon the heels of the other. Harris has been executed for his attack upon a white woman. In just as brutal a fashion as the colored man carried out his plan, this white man, Merchant, perpetrated his crime. One of them has gone to the gallows to pay for his action. The other is yet to be carried through the devious coils of the law. We wonder, as black men all over the country are wondering, what punishment will be meted out to this second criminal. The cases are so nearly parallel, and they have occurred so nearly in the same vicinity that there should be no doubt as to the outcome of this case. There is only one difference; one difference, but that one changes the complexion of the whole event. Harris was a black man assaulting a white woman, and Merchant is a white man who attacked a colored girl. If Merchant is guilty, and the news reports paint a black picture, under the laws of Kentucky, he should be hanged by the neck until he is dead . . . dead . . . dead. It is a fairly safe wager, however, that he will escape fatal injury. We are still too near the Clarksdale, Mississippi case, where the four white men who were held for Coleman's death were released, to be optimistic about law enforcement in Kentucky. In Mississippi it seems that there is no law to restrain the white man. What will Kentucky say for herself? AMUSEMENTS OF THE DAY They had a formal stairy, the other day. The exhibit of what Negro paper it his end. had a formal state excution down in Lexi other day. The colored man whose trial what Negro papers have termed "legalized. traveled from miles around to watch the time for the execution, all the available se dollars a seat. There is a grim humor in lying, was as popular as Grange, or as Suza n another of our sovereign states, there The New York World editorializes about They had a formal state excution down in Lexington, Kentucky, the other day. The colored man whose trial was the first exhibit of what Negro papers have termed "legalized lynchings," met his end. People traveled from miles around to watch the event. Long before the time for the execution, all the available seats were taken—at two dollars a seat. There is a grim humor in thinking that Harris in dying, was as popular as Grange, or as Suzanne Lenglen. Over in another of our sovereign states, there was a similar spectacle. The New York World editorializes about that affair under the caption, "'Goin T' Th' Hangin,' Henry?": They had a very successful hanging in Delaware yesterday. Considering the time of year and the state of roads, there was a good attendance. From the jail, where leading to Georgetown were thronged with people converging on the jail yard, where after the private hanging they were to be admitted to view the dangling body. At one time it looked as if they would admit themselves by breaking down the jail gates, but for the most part as good order was observed as could be expected at so large a social function. Five or six thousand people were arrested and afterward their apprehended by early rising and long rides from distant villages, ate up all the supplies of the village restaurant, compelling it to close. Proving? Nothing that people will agree about. Believers in capital punishment, in Delaware at any rate, must hold that such gruesome proof that the wager of a death will have a deleterious effect upon behavior and crime. Residents of more progressive states may cry out upon the horror of admitting a throng of people, including children of impression age, to such a spectacle. and moralists who cry woe to a swift-paced generation will continue to demand and reward the sensational portrayal of passion, crime and punishment. It takes all those things to make America, carefree, happy, democratic, liberty-loving America! And do we still shudder at the brutality of the Spaniard with his bull fight? The Safety Valve Signed contributions not over three hundred words in length will be printed in this column. The word not not not be responsible for any of the columns which may appear in the column. —The Editor. With reference to your letter of February 23, relative to base ball team in St. Paul, we wish to inform you that for a number of years the Up-Town-Sanitary-Shop has had a team in St. Paul playing amateur and semi-pro ball. It is true that this team has not come up to the standard in play, and was lacking for punch in the pinches and did not have the cunning to overcome the disadvantages thrown upon them due to the breaks of the games. These faults, which always resulted disastrously were due to the poor judgment of the manager and could have easily been remedied. It is also true that the team did not get the proper support from the colored public, never-the-less Mr. Howell, the owner of the team, is planning on starting his or a reorganized team out again this year. In the event Mr. Howell does not succeed in perfecting arrangements for his ball club this year or if the Echo Booster and his committee wishes another real snappy, fighting team in the field, The Echo stands ready to organize and support the team. Faithfully yours, CYRUS L. LEWIS. Gen Mgr. St. Paul Echo. NOTABLE NEGROES TO BE LISTED IN NEW BOOK (Continued from page 1) "This movement is calculated to benefit both white and colored races. It is to atone, in a measure, for the failure of white Americans to recognize those Negroes who have measured up to the standards of our civilization." This book will enable whites to know authentically about a class of Negroes with whom few of them come in contact. It is felt this book will do more than anything else to wipe out prejudice. It will serve as an inspiration to Negro youth. The Negroes who have achieved success deserve such consideration. No price will be accepted for space in the book. No commercial feature will be tolerated. Merit is the only qualification. The Board of Council will guarantee the authenticity of the work in all its phases. The idea of the work originated with John Louis Hill, a Southerner by birth, who is editor-in-chief of the book, which will be published by the Court-Astoria Publishers, 18 West 34th Street, New York City. UNIONS OPEN CHALLENGE ACCEPTED BY SHANNON Mr. Shannon states that he will accept the challenge of the representatives of the Pullman Porters' Union for debate. Arrangements will be made through one of the civic organizations of this city and the date will be announced later. Recently at a Pullman Porters' meeting Mr. Shannon gave his reasons for supporting the Employees' Representative Plan, which he stated is very favorable to the porters and their grievances. A special entertainment feature will be staged by little Miss Sataras Hammond and Le Roy Hammond. Don't forget March 22nd at the South Side Auditorium. FOR SALARY LOANS SEE ANDREW A. MURPHY 312 Builders Exchange Bldg. Ga 1095 E. N. Martin L. R. Blair And You Are Next All the Time The Adelphai club met at the home of Mrs. Cora Grissom Tuesday afternoon. Mesdames Laquina Williams and T. H. Lyles were guests of the club. Quotations from the life of Booker T. Washington were given by all the members. Mrs. Lyles, who was a personal friend of Booker T. Washington and who had the pleasure of hearing his famous speech at the Cotton State Exposition held in Atlanta, Ga., 1895, gave an interesting talk on his life. Mrs. Lyles was a delegate to the First Colored Women's Congress held at the same time. Mrs. L. Williams of Winnipipe also responded with a short talk. The St. Paul Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. will meet Sunday, March 14, at Zion Presbyterian church. Mr. Fred Snyder, principal speaker, will talk on "The Negro in Industry." Mrs. Margaret Parke Grissom will give a vocal number. The Pastor's Aid Society of St. James A. M. E. church met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. J. McGavock, 471 W. Central Ave. The Excelsior club gave a Cafeteria Dinner Thursday, March 11, at New St. James A. M. E. church. The DuBois 500 club met at the home of Mrs. Jewel Burke, 2929 Fifth Ave. So., Minneapolis, Friday afternoon. Mrs. Lucille Banks, 1301 Sixth Ave., was hostess to the Mary B. Talbert Study Club, on Monday evening. The Women's Auxiliary of St. Phillips church gave a most successful dinner on Wednesday, March 10, at the Guild Hall. The Colored Voters League will hold a meeting Friday evening at St. Phillips Episcopal church. All interested in civic welfare are urged to be present. The self Culture Club met at the residence of Mrs. Bennett, 872 St. Anthony Ave., Wednesday afternoon and held their annual election of officers. The new officers of the club are: Mary Wilson, President; Ida Smith, Secretary; Hulda Parpar, Treasurer; Emma Hood, Prelate; Minnie Archer, Chairman of Sunshine, and Nora Hall, Editor. After a delicious repast was served the meeting adjourned. The club will hold its next meeting at the residence of Mrs. Scott Mason, 1045 Cross Ave. FREE LUNCH and Given by ST. PA Saturday Night, Mar At PIONEER HA First Prize $1 MRS. LEVY GARRETT, Preside MRS. ALOMA RUFFNER, Secreta Saturday Night, March 20th, 8 to 12 p.m. At PIONEER HALL, 588 Rondo St. First Prize $2½ Gold-Piece MRS. LEVY GARRETT, President MRS. ALOMA RUFFNER, Secretary Admission 25 Cents Overland KRAMER DIETHERT CO. Dale 8016 315 University Ave. ATTENTION! The Brotherhood of IS HOLDING A SERIES OF IN THE T On Monday Afternoon, at 598 WEST CENTRE Thursday Afternoon, at 2 p.m. 8TH AND BASSETT Speakers from Vario PORTERS AND WIVES A The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters IS HOLDING A SERIES OF MEETINGS EACH WEEK IN THE TWIN CITIES On Monday Afternoon, at 2 p.m. at the Y. W. Center 598 WEST CENTRAL AVE., ST. PAUL Thursday Afternoon, at 2 p.m. at the Phyllis Wheatley House 8TH AND BASSETT PLACE, MINNEAPOLIS Speakers from Various Labor Organizations PORTERS AND WIVES ARE URGED TO BE PRESENT PUBLIC INVITED BLUE & WHITE FOR SERVICE AND LOW METER RATES SPACIOUS AND HEATED CARS CAB CEdar 4006 INDIANA SCHOOL CASE CONTENDED INDIANA SCHOOL CASE CONTENDED Right of Indianapolis to Establish Segregated High Goes to State Court. The case of Archie Greathouse against the Board of School Commissioners of the City of Indianapolis in which the right to establish a segregated high school is being contested, has gone to the Supreme Court of the state, according to reports just received by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, New York. The National Office and the Indianapolis Branch of the N. A. A. C. P., has been contributing money and legal advice in this case where suit is being brought to restrain the City of Indianapolis from erecting a segregated high school. Heretofore there have been no such schools and the present action, now referred to the Indiana Supreme Court, is aimed to prevent the bringing of segregation into Northern and border states. The case is being fought by attorneys W. S. Henry, Robert L. Bailey and W. E. Henderson. Mr. Bailey writes of the transfer of the case to the State Supreme Court: "While the result is but a temporary victory, we are hopeful of final victory and are today preparing a petition for oral argument before the Supreme Court, which we hope will be granted." Girls were never admitted to the public schools of Boston until 1879. They were then permitted to go half the year in summer only. Sales RENTALS Service Houses of all Kinds Small Payment Down Equities Arranged Real Estate Notary Public FOR SALE NINE-ROOM HOUSE on Rondo. $3,800. DULEXON on St. Anthony Ave. 2 Houses on Plants 2 Garages. $6,800. $75.00 per month. FOR SALE—A house at 418 St. Anthony Ave. DULEXON on Carroll avenue, all modern. FIVE-ROOM BUNGALOW on Sherburn avenue. $4,250. Sale. EIGHT-ROOM HOUSE on St. Anthony avenue. Up-to-date. Cheap. DUCKETT 687 St. Anthony Dale 1422 Band CARD PARTY HIKING CLUB March 20th, 8 to 12 p.m. LL, 588 Rondo St. 2½ Gold-Piece Admission 25 Cents Overland KRAMER DIETHERT CO. Dale 8016 315 University Ave. d Reconditioned Cars Sleeping Car Porters OF MEETINGS EACH WEEK WIN CITIES 2 p.m. at the Y. W. Center AL AVE. ST. PAUL at the Phyllis Wheatley House PLACE, MINNEAPOLIS us Labor Organizations BE URGED TO BE PRESENT INVITED The service at Memorial Baptist church was well attended last Sunday, both morning and evening. In spite of the fact that they have no permanent pastor, the people seem to have a mind to work. A big drive to raise five hundred dollars has been launched. The working force has been set in contest form; ladies against the men. Other auxiliaries are at work giving socials and other enterprises. Rev. E. L. Fuller of Minneapolis preached two well accepted sermons, laying great stress on prayer, and urged the members to stand by their deacons in these hours of adverse circumstances. At the close of the evening services Rev. Fuller was asked to fill the pulpit as supply-pastor and accepted. He said that it was not time for him to seek pastoral work here in the PAID ADVERTISEMENT VOTE FOR Francis M. Smith for Justice of the Peace At Large 1234567890 Elect a Trained Attorney for This Office. A Square Deal Assured to Every One. Prepared and issued for Francis M. Smith, 900 Guardian Life Blade, St. Paul, Minn. by James B. Paul Minn, for which the sum of $.00 was paid. Paul Minn, for which the sum of $.00 was paid. VOTE FOR S. LIBMAN For Councilman knows the people and will serve the people" I pledge my efforts to the progress of very line of endeavor to make St. Paul leading city of the Northwest. d for S. Libman, 506 Baltimore Bldg., St. Paul, James A. Harris, 329 Metropolitan Bank Bldg., St. $6.00 was paid. Honesty-Economy-Efficiency-Service Vote for HENRY J. HADLICH CANDIDATE FOR S.LIBMAN For Councilman "Elect a man who knows the p A square deal for all. I pledge St. Paul in every line of e the leading city of Prepared and issued for S. Lib Minn., by attorney James A. Harri Paul, Minn., for which $6.00 was pa "Elect a man who knows the people and will serve the people" A square deal for all. I pledge my efforts to the progress of St. Paul in every line of endeavor to make St. Paul the leading city of the Northwest. Prepared and issued for S. Libman, 506 Baltimore Bldg., St. Paul, Minn., by Attorney James A. Harris, 329 Metropolitan Bank Bldg., St. Paul, Minn., for which $6.00 was paid. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Prepared and issued for Henry J. H. Avenue, for which Paid advertisement prepared for and Committee, Ryan Hotel, St. Paul, M repreared for and by C. W. Sterling, chairman Hodgson tel, St. Paul, Minn., for which $12.00 has been paid. Laurence C. HODGSON "Larry Ho" Prepared and issued for Henry J. Hadlich, by C. A. Jordan, 1163 Dayton Avenue, for which $8.00 was paid. Paid advertisement prepared for and by C. W. Sterling, chairman Hodgson Committee, Ryan Hotel, St. Paul, Minn., for $12.00 has been paid. PETER H. For M He Has M HE WILL CONTINU or Mayor He Has Made Good! ILL CONTINUE TO MAKE GOOD! Primaries Next Tuesday --- --- PETER B. Twin Cities, but he was willing to co-operate with the faithful members of Memorial, and be of help to them in whatever way he could serve them best. In connection with the rally, Rev. Fuller will preach a series on the ten Beatitudes, beginning Sunday morning, March 14, to run until finished or until the church can get a permanent pastor. AFTER THE THEATER Try Our Delicious Chicken Sandwiches Mexican Chile Spaghetti Salad ALEXANDERS Sweet Shoppe DALE AND RONDO STS. Phone Dale 7175 City Comptroller I have a thorough knowledge of accounting and auditing, which are necessary requisites in the successful administration of the office of the City Controller. I have lived in Saint Paul for forty-four years and have rendered public service to its citizens for more than twenty years in the Postoffice and in the office of the County Treasurer. Any assistance you may be able to render in further my candidacy will be greatly appreciated. Former Mayor and present Commissioner of Finance Society·Notes ST. PAUL Mr. Hiram A. Kirtley, 955 Woodbridge St., is at Ancker Hospital, where he underwent a major operation March 5. He is doing nicely. Henry G. Johnson, who has been quarantined at his home for the past six weeks, was released Tuesday night, March 9. Mrs. Lizzie Mack has completed a course in beauty culture at the Notah Wilson Shop and received her diploma the early part of last week. Mrs. Wilson conducts one of the most exclusive shops in the city and all graduates have a thorough knowledge of beauty culture in all of its branches and are capable of holding a position in any first-class establishment. Mr. Jack Winston, 155 Aurora Ave., and Miss Beatrice Majors of Omoha were quietly married at the parsonage of St. James A. M. E. church, 435 Jay St., Tuesday, March 9. On Tuesday evening Louis White entertained at a surprise party given in honor of Miss Louise Moore. Covers were laid for 26. All enjoyed a pleasant evening. Chas. Miller reports that thirty attended his rehearsal and he has selected his end men and comedians. Atty. O. J. Smith, who has spent several weeks in the East on business, is expected home Friday evening. Rev. W. H. Griffin, pastor of St. James, returned from Chicago, where he attended the reception given in honor of Bishop Gaines. News reaches us that A. Phillip Randolph is mourning the loss of his mother, who died in New York this week. Perfect Ashlar Lodge, No. 4, F. and A. M., enjoyed one of the best programs in recent years, Tuesday evening on March 9, after the business had been disposed of. The speakers on the program were F. B. Simpson, P. G. M.; G. L. Hoage, P. G. M.; H. B. Shelton, P. G. M., and L. R. Blair. George L. Hoage, Jr., W. M., was master of ceremonies. Gopher Lodge, I. B. P. O. E. of W., met Wednesday evening at Union Hall. Several visitors from Minneapolis were present, among them being District Deputy Jos. Levy. Mrs. Florence Duckett is improving and is up and about the house. She has been ill for the last year and confined to the house for the past two months. Dorisella Harris, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Harris, underwent an operation at Fairview Hospital at eight o'clock Saturday morning for the removal of tonsils and adenoids. She is convalescing at her home and doing nicely. "Y" NOTES We are trying to locate Carter G. Woodson's book, "The Negro in Our History," that was borrowed from the "Y" library some time ago. Will the person who has it kindly return to us at once. Thank you. The Auditorium was filled Sunday afternoon to hear Mrs. Mae Black Mason, who discussed very vividly the "Achievement of the Negro in Music." A piano selection, "Deep River," was artistically played by Miss Helen Jackson. Mr. Alfred Shute's vocal selection, "Jean," by Harry Burleigh, was very much enjoyed. Do you remember when you were a child how often you said to grown ups, "Tell me a Story?" Children today are just as eager to hear stories. What is better than to let them come to the "Y" Story Hour and receive the joy and inspiration from a good story, well told. The hour will close with games. Every Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Send your children. The Book Lovers' Club will meet Wednesday at 2:30 P. M. "Trend of the Races" by Haynes will be reviewed by Mrs. Dovie Welsh. In keeping with the plan of discussions of racial progress the subject for the Vesper program Sunday afternoon will be "Negro Advancement in Literature," with Mr. Reginald Johnson as speaker. Music will be furnished by the Treble Cleft Quartette. An early morning service in the form of a pageant will be held on Easter Sunday in lieu of the afternoon vespers. Watch for further announcements of this service. The Aldrich Masquers, a club of young business and industrial girls, are preparing to give a three-act comedy the latter part of this month. Electric fans are but little used in Ireland, as the average summer temperature rarely exceeds 75 degrees Fahrenheit. MINNEAPOLIS Rev. P. T. Gorham, Presiding Elder of the Lexington Conference, will hold quarterly meeting at Border A. M. E. church Sunday, March 14, at 3:00 P. M. Mrs. P. W. Hawkins entertained the Junior Truth Art club at her home, 409 Lyndale Ave. No., Monday afternoon. Mrs. LeRoy Hall, 3824 Fourth Ave. So., who has been quite ill, is now convalescing. The Famous Cleveland Colored Quintette is appearing nightly and delighting huge audiences at the First Baptist church, 10th and 11th Sts., on Harmon Place, Minneapolis, during the evangelistic services held by Dr. W. B. Riley, pastor. Miss Edith Gillard, of St. Paul Park is the guest of Mrs. B. S. Smith, 3358 Oakland Ave. Miss Mayne Chapman, formerly of 3432 Oakland Ave., is now residing at 437 Rondo St., St. Paul. Don't fail to come to Phyllis Wheatley House March 16, and hear the novelty A. B. C. program given under the auspices of the Dramatic Dept. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY NOTES The Minneapolis Sunday Forum held a very interesting meeting in the auditorium Sunday afternoon The Minneapolis Sunday Forum held a very interesting meeting in the auditorium Sunday afternoon. The Monday night gym and swimming classes are still a little ahead of the men's Friday night class in attendance. Each is vicing with the other for the highest attendance during the month. On Monday evening the "Merry Makers" gave a benefit dance for the Phyllis Wheatley Auxiliary. A neat sum was realized, and a wonderful time was enjoyed by all. The Auxiliary had its regular monthly Dinner Meeting Tuesday. Fifty-four members were present. Executive Secretary of the Social Service Department of the General Hospital told of her work at the hospital. The following officers were elected to serve during 1926: Mrs. Robert Van Hook, president; Mrs. L. L. Pollard, vice-president; Mrs. Lucile Banks, secretary; Mrs. Mae Marshall, assistant secretary; Mrs. E. Sizer, treasurer; Mrs. C. B. Burton, chaplain; Mrs. Eva Walker Carr, chairman of dramatic department; Mrs. Melvina Glenn, music department; Mrs. L. Maxwell, recreational department, and Mrs. B. S. Smith, educational department. The Venetian Art Class began Tuesday afternoon with sixteen members. It is through the Art School that we have been able to offer this attractive feature to the art lovers of the Twin Cities. This class will meet regularly every Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 4. No fee required. Materials can be gotten from the teachers at cost during class hours. Many are rejoicing over the opening of a class in Public Speaking on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. This class was made possible through the Board of Education Extension department. $1.00 registration fee is required for the course, which will continue until June 1. Phyllis Wheatley Glee Club, with Miss Ione Stewart as director, contributed several numbers to the program at Calvary Baptist Church Wednesday evening, at which time Mr. Abrum L. Harris, Executive Secretary of Minneapolis, Urban League, was principal speaker. Phyllis Wheatley House was represented on the program of the Social Workers' Club Wednesday evening at the West Hotel, with two violin solos by Clifford Hawkins and three readings by Hollis Hawkins. These are two of Minneapolis' most promising young artists and they will be watched by the public with much interest. The Brotherhood of the Pullman Porters' Union held its regular meeting in the auditorium Thursday afternoon. Miss Ethel Ray of Duluth has been employed as assistant to the Head Resident and will begin her duties March 14. Miss Ray is a graduate of the Duluth high school and took two years' work at the Minnesota University. Miss Ray comes to this office highly recommended, having served as assistant to Mr. Lane, Executive Secretary, Urban League of Kansas City, for two years and 18 months in the office of the Crisis, New York City. We feel that we have been most fortunate in securing the services of Miss Ray. Don't forget the Silver Tea at Phyllis Wheatley Sunday, March 14. Hours, 4 to 6 P. M. Musical program. VISIT WILLIAMS POOL AND BILLIARD PARLOR Soft Drinks Dale 9090 560 St. Anthony Ave. DULUTH NOTES Mr. Geo. Brown of Anoka, Minn., arrived in the city to be at the bedside of his father, Mr. Monroe Brown, who is quite ill. Mr. Brown seemed very much improved after the arrival of his son. The St. Paul Echo is the only Negro paper that acts as a medium between us and the Twin Cities. In fact, between us and any city in the state where our group is concerned. Then why not invest one 5 cents and secure a copy each week? You will find some one at each of the churches handling the Echo each Sunday. Send your news or your subscriptions to Mrs. Wm. A. Porter, 1029 East Third St., Hemlock 1533. The Male Wedding sponsored by the Ladies' Aid of St. Marks A. M. E. church was a decided success from every angle. Quite a crowd witnessed the ceremony. Mr. Kenneth Richardson made a charming bride, elaborately gowned in white nun's veiling, with long train, carrying a shower bouquet of white and pink roses. Mr. Edward Nichols was the groom. Mrs. Eugene Watts and Mrs. Wm. A. Porter directed the affair. Mrs. E. T. Rickman entertained last Saturday night at a Dutch luncheon. Covers were laid for six. Mrs. W. B. Richardson entertained at a George Washington Dinner February 22. The house was beautifully decorated in keeping with the occasion. The favors were tiny George Washington hats. Miss Josephine Johnson, formerly of St. Paul, and Mr. Leonard Richardson were quietly married last Wednesday at the parsonage of the First Presbyterian church. Their friends are hoping for them a long and happy life. The men's club, newly formed, of St. Marks A. M. E. church, met Sunday at the church. Mr. Geo. Adams gave a very eloquent address. Mr. H. S. Merry is president and Mr. Eugene Watts, secretary. The playlet, "The Kiss in the Dark," will be given March 17 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Merry. The playlet will be presented to the members of the Interstate club. Mrs. H. S. Merry is directing the cast. The Elizabeth Chapter No. 2 are preparing a class for initiation in the near future. Edmonia Chapman, W. M. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Newsome have returned from an extensive trip to various points, including a trip to the home of Mr. Newsome, Fon du Lac, Wis. FERGUS FALLS, MINN. Mrs. Harden Tate is still sick. Mr. Tom Anderson is improving. Frankie Wagner is able to go to school this week. Rev. Storrs, our pastor, who has been threatened with the flu, has been ordered by the doctor to stay in for a few days. A number of members and friends have visited him. A storm party by the Parsonage Committee, headed by Mrs. Reuben Ingram, left $10.00 worth of groceries Monday night and thanks were returned by Rev. and Mrs. Storrs. Fergus Falls held their annual Auto Show March 4, 5 and 6, and our group was treated with all fairness. More than 70 cars, trucks and funeral cars were on exhibit. Free lunch and free music by the Fargo Red Jackets Band. Owing to the cold and heavy snow, there were not many out to Sunday morning service, but the evening service was quite well attended. On the 18th the church will have a womanless wedding and luncheon served by the men. John Graves, who has been confined to the house by rheumatism, is able to be about again. The great Mirabeau preached at three years of age and published a book at ten. FOR HIGH-GRADE TOILET ARTICLES CALL MRS. E. HUDSON DALE 4556 479 ST. ANTHONY AVE. Your bundle is returned promptly, completely finished. This finished service is offered at the very low price of Phone Cedar 2960 and have one of our route men call. ST. PAUL LAUNDRY Rice St. at Summit Ave. Will Be Given Wednesday. Evening, March 17th AT UNION HALL, KENT AND AURORA The lady wearing the prettiest green apron will be awarded a prize. MUSIC BY STEVENS HARMONY BOYS MINNEAPOLIS ADVERTISERS Hyland 5622 N. W. Waiters and Porters Association NEW, SPACIOUS BUILDING, CENTRALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE 718 Sixth Avenue: North MINNEAPOLIS, MINN ST. PAUL ECHO FRANCIS M. SMITH IN THE PRIMARY Justice of the Peace Court Often Changes Opinions of Many People. Once again the primary election rolls around. A great many people are apathetic toward the primary and think it is of little consequence. Probably it is not necessary for us to tell our readers that this is quite erroneous, as in the primary the voter has the whole field to pick from. In the final election his choice is narrowed to the nominees, which are only twice the number of candidates to be elected. If, therefore, the nominees are poor or mediocre, the voter is deprived of an intelligent choice. It follows that every one should vote at the primaries. One of the offices to be filled at this election for which candidates will be nominated on the 16th is that of Justice of the Peace at Large. Many people think of the Justice Court as being of little consequence. Their opinions change when they either resort to it or are compelled to answer some suit brought there in which their wages may be tied up or some of their property seized or maybe themselves and their families forebly ejected from their dwellings. These things are every day occurrences. One of the candidates for this office is Mr. Francis M. Smith, a young attorney who has offices in the Guardian Life Building. Mr. Smith was born in St. Paul January 23, 1904, and has lived in St. Paul most of his life. He graduated magna cum laude from the St. Paul College of Law in 1925, being the second in a graduating class of sixty-two. He was admitted to the Bar before completing his studies at law school and has 2023-14 Frank L. Powers The Sixth Anniversary Apron and Overall Dance Will Be Given Wednesday. E AT UNION HALL, KENT The lady wearing the prettiest green apr MUSIC BY STEVENS HA With Sid Williams at the Piano MINNEAPOLIS A Children's Cr By the Dramatic Department At A Phyllis Wheatley House Economy Market 902 6th Ave. No., Minneapolis GROCERIES Poultry and Meats Hyland 0436 McDUFF WOODARD, Prop. H. B. ROWE, President Phone Hyland 562 N. W. Waiters & Association NEW, SPACIOUS BUILDING, CITY ON THE NORTH 718 Sixth Avenue·North ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH MINNEAPOLIS Sunday, March 7, was indeed a red letter day. Dr. E. W. Gilles gave St. James' congregation a real spiritual treat at the morning service. Brother J. T. Griffin, the Sr. Local preacher, was left in charge of the pulpit and he conducted the services well. The prayer meeting was led by Brother Workoff last Wednesday evening and his leading was most acceptable. The Young People's program at the evening services was indeed unique. We are very sorry that some who were on the program did not have a chance to appear for lack of time. We will be pleased to hear those numbers at another time. Rev. Thos. B. Stovall arrived home from Chicago on the 10th and will be in his pulpit this Sunday. He has a message for all. Don't miss the lucky number supper, under the auspices of the Live Wire club, March 17, at the residence of Brother and Sister J. T. Griffin, 1411 Third St. So. Supper ready at 5 o'clock. Be sure and attend the sack social at the church March 19, under the auspices of the Missionary Society. Don't forget to multiply your number by two. We are thankful to Brothers O. C. Hall, Morgan and Jones, the working team from St. Paul, who added so much luster to the Young People's program Sunday evening. practiced law since. Mr. Smith is a man who believes in equal rights and equal justice for every one. Phone Dale 8339 Try the Drug Store First ELMER MORRIS DRUGGIST Prescriptions Rondo and Mackubin PAID ADVERTISEMENT Tell your neighbors and friends to Vote for Frank L.Powers For Mayor An independent candidate with a positive, progressive program. He made good as assessor and as commissioner. He knows the city, has wide experience and executive ability, and will make good as Mayor. Prepared and issued for Frank L. Powers, 407 Capitol National Bank Bldg., St. Paul, Minn., by John M. Smart and St. Paul, Minn., for which the sum of $8.00 was paid. of the Daughter Elks of Como Temple No. 128 Friday. Evening, March 17th KENT AND AURORA screen apron will be awarded a prize. INS HARMONY BOYS ADMISSION 50 CENTS ADVERTISERS Concert Tuesday Eve March 16, at 8 p.m. Admission 25c MRS.CHAS.FOREE Chairman MILTON SHANKS General Contractor and Builder Will Finance the Construction of Your Home on Your Lot Phone—Locust 2449 3712 4th Ave. So. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. E. L. BOYD, Secretary phone and 5622 RACE HISTORY LEAFLETS READY FOR DISTRIBUTION Boston, Mass., March 1926.—Coincident with the 156th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Crispus Attucks, March 5th, comes the announcement by the National Equal Rights League that the free race historical leaflets for the 150th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence are now ready. The federal and every state government are participating in the Sesquicentennial Celebration at Philadelphia, ignoring the manhood rights, principles of the document and the claim of Colored America to full possession of these rights. The leaflet is published to inform the race of the part it actually took in the whole movement and war which established the Independence of the U. S. A. and make it secure. Six cents in stamps, just enough to cover cost of postage and printing, is all required to secure this document in handy form to inform ourselves, our children and our neighbors of the wonderful facts in the case. Mail stamps to W. M. Trotter, secretary, National Equal Rights League, 9 Cornhill, Maston, Mass. All the New Spring STYLES HERE HERE ON GENERAL TERMS OF CREDIT the pleasure tion of wear- spring styles general credit you to pay you wear & ses 98 PAY $2 DOWN 39.75 & ATS 50 Pay $2 DOWN 49.50 Open a All New St STY ARE HE LIBERAL OF CR COME, enjoy the pleasure and satisfaction of wearing the new Spring styles NOW! Our liberal credit Plan enables you to pay for them as you wear them. MEN'S SUITS & TOPCOATS $29.50 Pay $2 Down Others up to $49.50 $2 DOWN ON $30 PURCHASE TOMORROW — FRE FREE BALLOONS ASKIN & M SEE OUR ST Wait for Our Fifth Ann ROW — FREE SOUVENIRS BALLOONS FOR CHILDREN N & MARINE CO. OUR STYLE SHOW Four Fifth Annual Style Promenade TOMORROW — FREE SOUVENIRS FREE BALLOONS FOR CHILDREN ASKIN & MARINE CO Wait for Our Fifth Annual Style Promenade At the South Side Auditorium Monday Evening, March 22 LADIES' Coats & Dresses $14.98 PAY 82 DOWN Others up to $39.75 Dress up The Chilren BOYS' TWO PANTS SUITS $795 UP GIRLS' COATS AND DRESSES $595 UP MULATTO CHILD CAUSES CAROLINA HOME TO SPLIT Kinston, N. C., March 12.—An unusual case before the county court here Wednesday afternoon was marked by the plea of H. L. Dawson, a farm tenant, that he thought himself justified in leaving his wife because an infant born to them had the appearance of being a mulatto child. Mrs. Dawson denied that the infant was colored, declaring her only indiscretions in a moral way had been with her husband prior to their marriage. Judge Guy Elliott admitted the baby had some of the characteristics of a mulatto but fined Dawson $100 and costs for non-support. The court gave the defendant the privilege of paying a small sum monthly until he could sue for divorce as an alternative to the fine. Dawson preferred the latter. "Marie Knows" What Flowers Are Appropriate for All Occasions Wedding Bouquets, Corsages and Designing a Specialty MARIE The Florist Call Dy. 2461 2938 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, Ming V Si SS i oy ss Nc ia oe a ate ad le la | tame Se Balla a Th. a nan PaaS pee Telit By Hp eee gS A TS ck al i Bl Coo a I aa yi awe Sa a oe iii | 1 os 1 7 | Page Four IN THE———, Spot Light By Johnny Walton “TIGER’S” CROWN HAS MANY THORNS It is hard to figure the reason for such a program as the new York Boxing Commission has planned for the new champion, Tiger Flowers, and if they force Flowers to carry it out it will surely add nothing to their credit as boxing heads. They have pulled several “boners,” but this will cap the climax. Such men as Paul Berlenbach and Jack Delaney are mentioned as prob- able heavyweight contenders, and both are clever men with a “punch.” Such matches would not be for the best interest of the game, as the “deacon” would be foolish to enter the ring without “roller skates” against such weight handicaps. They seem to have forgotten Mr. Dave Shade who was crying for a go with Tiger before the title bout, but sinee Flowers showed Greb so many “gloves” he must have decided that the honor is not worth the mis- ery that goes with the chances to annex the crown, There is still another boy’ whom the commission may do well to con- sider. He is Larry Estridge, a col- ored lad who is making good among such boys as the past and present champions have used as stepping- stones to gain title honors. If the champion is made to box Berlenbach and Delaney in short successions before he gives Greb a chance to regain the title it will only belittle the glory of such a hap- pening as a Greb victory. Famous Work of Art Painted on Cask Tor SOG: Ae OSES: Meee See: nected with the painting of the “Ma- donna of the Chatr,” which also ex- plains why it is circular in form. The story goes that outside of Rome dwelt a vine dresser with his daughter, Mary, and also hard by in the hills Mved an old hermit who loved but two things in the world—the girl Mary, who dally carried him grapes to ap- ease his hunger, and an ancient oak tree sheltering his hut, whose mur- muring leaves brought him music and compantonship in his loneliness. One day a storm wrecked his hut, and the hermit’s life was saved only ‘by seek- ing refuge in the oak tree. Then came Mary, who took him to her home and ministered to him until his death. ‘The hermit harbored a pathetic grati- tude toward both Mary and the tree, and prayed before he died that each might be remembered by the world. Shortly thereafter the tree was felled, and {ts wood made into casks, many of which were used by the vine Gresser himself. Eventually the Roman girl married and bore two children. Early one eve- ning Raphael, while strolling, perhaps for relaxation from the arduous work of his decorations in the Vatican, chanced by this dwelling and saw in the window Mary, the mother, croon- ing to her last born, with her elder son at her knee. Having no canvas, he took the top of a wine cask that stood nearby and sketched the group then and there, in the soft Italian dusk. ‘Thus was the hermit’s prayer granted, for the “Madonna of the Chair,” and In consequence the oak on which It is painted, have won undying fame as one of the treasures of the world. ‘The painting hangs in the Pitti palace, Florence—Mentor Maga- one. BRING RESULTS Classified Advertising Rates:— Three cents per word; minimum charge thirty cents. Houses for Rent. 7-ROOM MODERN HOUSE, available Mareh 22. Call H. G. Johnson, 795 Edmund. Dale 7867. COMFORTABLE ROOMS for married or single, at Miss Iowa, 567 W. Central. Dale 4037. WANTED—Salesman for 3 hours work each day; commission basis; pleasant work; leads furnished. car not essential. State acquaint- anceship. Address all replies, St. Paul Echo, 614 Court Blk. ONE big front room. 569 Iglehart Ave. Dale 5785. NICELY furnished rooms—by the week or month. Formerly located at 252 St. Anthony Ave. Now at 293 Rondo St, 6-Room House completely furnished, including roomers. Will rent rea- sonable. Apply St. Paul Echo, 614 Court Block. Apex System HAIRDRESSING call MRS. MORGAN after 6 P. M. for Appointment 565 St. Anthony Elk. 5583 COMING ATTRACTIONS Grand Easter Ball given by’ the Fellowship club of Minneapolis, will be given at the Arcadia Dancing Palace, Monday evening, April 5, 1926. Other organizations please re- serve this date. St. Patrick's Dance given by the Social Six at Phyllis Wheatley House, 808 Bassett Place, Friday, March 19. Good Music. Admission 35 cents, Mrs, Helen’ Jackson, chairman, Sidney Williams Recital, April 7. ‘The Women’s Auxiliary of the St. Paul Urban League will sponsor a testimonial featuring Miss Bernetta Cason, violinist, Easter Monday eve- ning, April 5, at Pilgrim Baptist church, Cedar at Summit Ave. ‘Tic- kets 35 cents, Mrs. M. McFarland, chairman. Committee, Mrs. Carrie Lindsay, Mrs. Birdie High, Mrs. Gladys James, Mrs, Mary Rogers. | DEATHS Henry Towles Henry Towles, born in Paris, Ky., January 25, 1865, died March 5, 1926, at St. Peter State Hospital, St. Peter, Minn. He leaves to mourn his demise, a sister, Mrs. H. A. Kirt- ley of St. Paul; cousins, Mrs. Chas F. King and Mrs, John H. Anderson, Minneapolis; aunt, Mrs. George H. Grooms, Chicago, and cousins, Mrs. George Montgomery and Mrs, Laura Hamilton, Chicago, and — many friends. Burial at St. Peter, Minn. Edward Giesler (White) Funeral services for Edward Gies- ler, 61 years old, were held Satur- day, March 6, at Dubuque, Towa. Mr. Giesler died at Ancker Hospital March 4, from injuries received when he was struck by a street car at Arcade and Wells Sts., March 3. ‘The body was accompanied to Du- buque by his sister, Mrs. A. L. Yeiser, 852 St. Anthony Ave. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, A. L. Yeiser, a city fireman, and three brothers of Dubuque. ‘The body was prepared and ship- ped by A. J. McGavock. Short serv- ices were conducted at the McGavock Mortuary, March 5, at 4 P. M. Fa- ther A. H. Lealtad officiated. Coroner C. A, Ingerson is conduct- ing an investigation of the fatal mis- hap. Alex Peak, 42 Years Mr. Alex Peak, 42 years old, 683 Carroll Ave., died March 4, at Uni- versity Hospital. He was an em- ployee of the Union News Co. for the past six years, Funeral services were held Mon- day, March 8, from the McGavock Mortuary. Rev. L. W. Harris offi- ciated. The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Laurene Peak; two brothers-in-law, William and James Thomas, and sister-in-law, Mrs. Win- nie Hoard. Interment at Forest cemetery. 10-YEAR SENTENCE (Preston News Service) Kansas City, Mo., March 12.—For a five cent robbery, Robert Clark and John Jackson, white youths, each were sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary here Thursday. It was testified at the trial that the nickel was taken from an aged Negro in a street holdup. A jury imposed the sentences. KLAN RESTRAINED (Preston News Service) Columbus, Ohio, March 12.—-At- torney General Crabbe in a ruling Wednesday, barred from private showings in Ohio the old motion picture, “The Birth of a Nation.” S. W. Lawrence, an official of the Ku Klux Klan, had requested per- mission to show the picture at pri- vate Klan meetings as a part of the educational and entertainment pro- gram of the Klan in the state. In Finland it is a custom to attend chureh services at five o'clock on Christmas morning. PREZ-ETTA HAIRDRESSING SEWING AND ART SHOPPE For Appointments Call Elkhurst 1984 362 No. Dale St. —St. Paul ————— (CEdar 4900 After 6pm 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 =—s BOOK REVIEWS “Flight,” by Walter F. White. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 730 Fifth Avenue, New York. ‘Announcement. March 26, “Flight,” the second novel of Walter F. White, will be published. According to a state- ment from the publisher, it is one of the most {mportant books upon the spring list and gives every evidence that it will be one of the most sig- nificant novels to appear this yer. The heroine of Mr. White's story is a highly cultured girl of Creole descent who, through a series of un- fortunate experiences, is forced to leave her own race and “go white.” After some years in a Fifth Avenue modiste’s shop, she achieves great success in business and later makes ‘a brilliant marriage. Nevertheless, she has vague yearnings for the life she has deserted, and in a sudden perception of her real destiny, she leaves her husband and the white world and returns to her own people. This is not a propagandist novel, but a truthful and immensely sig- nificant study of Negro life in Amer- iea. The action takes place in the Negro sections of New Orleans, At- lanta, Philadelphia and New York, so that the picture presented is a comprehensive one. Some excerpts from reviews of Mr. White's first novel, “The Fire in the Flint:"” Sinclair Lewis—“ ‘THE FIRE IN THE FLINT’ is splendidly courage- ous, rather terrifying and of the highest significance.” Konrad Bereoviel in The Nation— “A stirring novel, beautifully and passionately written, the exact like of which has never been seen in the United States.”” Carl Van Doren—"I find this book deeply moving and dramatic.” Zona Gale in The Saturday Re- view—'The finale is: as intense as Greek tragedy, as extreme and as restrained and all compact of materi- aal upon which not even Greece could draw.” Carl Van Vechten—“I defy any one to read it without emotion.” Laurence Stallings in the World— “As a first novel it is a significant book. As any novel at all it is worth while. Few novels have been needed more.” People who intend to get copies of the first addition of “Flight” should place their orders at the booksellers now, for the advance sale has already indicated that a sec- ond edition may be necessary at once. THE WORM. NO MIXED CABARET (isin News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., March’ 12.—“Lit- tle Paris,” a “black and tan’ cabaret in Fullerton street, near Wylie ave- nue, probably will be given a permit to conduct a cabaret business within a few days, according to word from the office of Director of Public Safe- ty, James M. Clark, Tuesday. The cabaret, conducted by James D. Gross, has catered to both black and white in the past and has been warn- ed several times it must either deny their Negro trade or the white trade. Every minute, fire destroys more than $1,000 worth of property in the United States. 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PAUL ECHO WRONGS OF HAITI OUT- LINED: THORY SPEAKS fae from. page 1) been changed, requiring documents and land titles of peasants who had lived for gen- erations on thelr land and cul- tivated it, without having had to prove ownership by docu- ments, The new laws have been used to deprive the peasants of their land and thousands of the best workers have emigrated to Cuba. Lands are being turned over to the American companies for their enterprises: 4. Prostitution and other evils have been increased through the presence of the military oceupa- tion, there being 147 dancing places, many of them of ill repute, in Port au Prince, the capital of Haiti. 5. By a secret and unlawful agreement, the period of Ameri- can control over Haiti has been inereased from 10 to 20 years in order to assure the $40,000,- 000 Haitian loan floated by American banking institutions. Haiti Has No Voice. “The material as well as the mora welfare of Haiti,” states Mr. Thoby “demands the immediate abandon ment of the actual policy and the withdrawal of the Occupation. Th country has no voice in its affair and since 1917, when Col. Smedley} Butler brutally expelled from thei seats the Representatives and the Senators, Haiti has had no constitu. tional representation. So in th meantime, without the consent of the Haitian people, secret agreement: were signed with the American gov ernment in the guise of a so-calle< additional act for the renewal of th treaty of 1915, signed by Mr. Borne then Minister of Foreign Affairs, anc Bailly Blanchard, American Minister the 28th of March, 1917. That ad ditional act has never been ratifie by the United States Senate and i: a violation of Article 16 of th Treaty. “The 61 committees of the Patri otic Union have entrusted me witl the mission to lay these facts befor you, in the hope that justice will b done to Haiti and that the Haitian will soon enjoy the privilege of : free and democratic election of thei National Assembly.” ome Stein’s Cash Grocery & MEAT MARKET $98 No. Dale St. - Largest Store in the Neighborhood We a Full Line of Carry a e FRESH DRESSED POULTRY, ‘TURKEYS, GEESE AT ALL ‘TIMES 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. alae hahahah we 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. Panl, Minn, ‘serine \}S ) Clean and Cf. 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