St. Paul Echo

A NEWSPAPER, like rare old wine, should be judged not upon quantity, but upon excellence and general flavor. VOL.1, NO.26 WORK SCARCE IN NORTH, CLAIM OF LEAGUE WORKERS National Urban League Issues Warning for Migrants to Select Fields. Labor Supply Heavy St. Paul, Minneapolis Included on List of Cities Having Slight Demand. (Preston News Service) New York City, April 30—The Industrial Relations department of the National Urban league acting on reports from local secretaries and advisers throughout the country, calls attention to the scarcity of work in the North. Here and there may be found small cities in which the colored man or woman may find employment, but both the large and small cities to which Negroes have been accustomed to go are plentifully supplied with laborers. Especially is this true of New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis, Kansas City, Youngstown, Buffalo, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Newark and Hartford, Connecticut. The general unsettled labor conditions in the East are aggravated by strikes which cause more unemployment than is usual at this time of year. It is estimated that in New York City alone 250,000 men and women are on strike. Selections Urged. To those who are planning to come North at this period of the year when newcomers usually leave their homes in the South, the league advises careful selection in order not to be disappointed in securing work. This suggestion seems wise in view of the number of applicants from the South seeking work above the Mason-Dixon line. PULLMAN NAMES SAFETY MONTH Originators of "Safety First" Slogan Start Drive for "No Accident" Month. During the month of May, 1925, The Pullman Company conducted an intensive campaign against accidents, known as the May Drive. The magnitude of this task can be readily visualized when it is taken into consideration that they operate 231 yards in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico, all situated on railroad property wherein their employees are subject to the hazards in connection with the movement of cars. Briefly, the result of this drive was as follows: Two hundred nineteen of the two hundred thirty-one yards operated throughout the month without a lost-time accident, working a total of 1,500,000 hours. In 31 days they only had 12 lost-time accidents among 12,000 employees, a reduction of $80\%$ over the same period during the previous year. The Operating Department of The Pullman Company consists of eight zones, namely: Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Atlanta, San Francisco, Washington, D. C., New York City and St. Louis, each of which competed for prizes. In each division of the service safety committees were appointed and E. A. Chapman, A. Charleston and A. North served on the porters' safety committee last year. This year's committee consists of E. A. Chapman, A. Charleston, and E. Allison. Everybody was so pleased with the result of last year's drive that the company is putting on another next month, and judging by the intense enthusiasm evinced in every district from coast to coast, it looks as if each of the zones would win a prize this time. If you believe a liar in peace times you are a sucker; if you believe him in war times you are a patriot. Honesty pays—if it has the money when the bills come due. The St. Paul Echo Minister Evolves Plan To Care For Super-Annuated Ministers Nearly Wedded, Halts; Goes To Find New Mate (Preston News Service) Elmira, N. Y., April 30.—Fred Hannah of Elkland, Pa., accompanied by a young woman, applied for a marriage license at City Hall here Tuesday. While the clerk was filling out the necessary blank forms he found that the prospective bride had a husband in prison. He advised the couple they must defer their marriage until a divorce could be obtained, and they left the office. Two hours later Hannah appeared for a license to wed. "You haven't obtained a divorce already? quered the clerk. "It's all right," said Hannah, "this is another woman." REV. WITHERS VISITS ST. PAUL The Rev. Mr. Withers of Sioux Falls, S. D., spent a few hours in the city on business and called at the office of The St. Paul Echo, to get acquainted with the staff and to offer a few words of praise and encouragement for our newspaper. Rev. Withers has just completed an active year of progress as pastor of St. John's church, Sioux Falls, and hopes to accomplish even more during the coming church year. CHURCH COLLAPSE Richmond, Va., April 29.—Collapse of the flooring of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon just before corner-stone laying ceremonies, dropped about twenty spectators eleven feet into shallow water in the basement, fatally injured one woman, Miss Hannah King, and injured eight others. Mrs. Pearl Booker, Miss Emma Lee and Thomas Ryan sustained broken legs and the others suffered painful contusions and lacerations about the head and body. All nine of those seriously injured were taken to St. Phillip's hospital, where Miss King, who sustained a broken neck, died within an hour. The accident occurred about 4:20 o'clock. RESISTS ARREST Fayetteville, Ga., April 29.—Barricading himself in his home near here and defying arrest, after he had wounded a Fayette county officer, Clintie Brown, 60 years old, a white farmer, was burned to death Wednesday night when officers set fire to the house to dislodge him. The man was sought on a warrant sworn out against him in connection with the death of Richard Neely, who was found slain in his home Tuesday morning. GIRLS TO STUDY Chicago, Ill., April 29.—Among the 13 young women employed in industry who have been selected from the Chicago district to attend the Bryn Mawr Summer School for Women Workers are two race girls, the first permitted to enter as students. They are Miss Marketta Harris and Miss Margaret Graves. The school will open its sixth session June 11 at Bryn Mawr College, near Philadelphia. Minister Evolves For Super-A Fund of $50,000 Would Be Background for Scheme; Administrator Would Receive Pay From Fund. (Preston News Service) Wheeling, W. Va., April 30.—One of the most serious problems of the A. M. E. church will be solved and its aged ministers will have cause for thankfulness if a new plan for their relief be found workable, as its author believes. The proponent of the new movement is Dr. R. A. Adams of Wheeling, W. Va., a minister of 35 years' standing who is regarded as one of the most reliable in the church. Dr. Adams proposes, within the next two years, to raise a fund of $50,000 for the support of the super-annuates and dependents of deceased ministers. He would not reveal his plan but contends that it is feasible ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1926 C. W. W. T. Francis. Speaking before a large audience at the Y. W. C. A. club center, Sunday afternoon. Attorney Francis outlined the development of the republic of Liberia, and pointed out both the necessity for and the excellence of the work which Bishop Sampson Brooks is doing there. LIBERIA PICTURED IN VESPER TALK LIBERIA PICTURED IN VESPER TALK Speaking before a large audience at the Y. W. C. A. vesper services last Sunday afternoon, Attorney W. T. Francis sketched the history of Liberia, drew a full picture of what missionary work had done for the country, and gave an outline of the progress of the country. *Founded in 1820 by American Negroes, who, like the Puritans, were seeking a greater measure of freedom than they had been enjoying, the little colony struggled along until 1874 when independence was declared. Since that time it has been exploited by the British, the French, and in part by Americans.* Loans floated have not as yet been able to return the internal improvements which are desired. The work of Bishop Brooks in Monrovia, the capital of the republic, is a direct contrast to the type of work which has been done there in the past. The school which Bishop Brooks built cost $50,000, and the work which it has carried on in the face of difficulties has been remarkable. Bishop Brooks was given a sound tribute by Mr. Francis. Walter Minor and Alfred Shute, members of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, rendered a vocal duet which was very well received. Miss Leah Mae Minor accompanied the selection. Miss Alice Joyce played an instrumental selection. Mrs. Addie Jackson was in charge of devotions. BROTHERHOOD WILL HEAR CANDIDATE MONDAY The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters has invited Rev. Howard Y. Williams to speak at their regular meeting Monday afternoon at three o'clock at the Y. W. Center, 598 W. Central Ave., and urges every one to come and hear him. and workable. He said, "The entire plan is set forth in a letter sent to each Bishop, asking approval thereof; and it will be presented in its entirety to the Council of Bishops next June, when the council meets in Detroit." While guarding his plan jealously until it has been submitted to and been approved by the Bishops, Dr. Adams reveals that it is his object to raise this fund and have it remain in trust until next General Conference and there reported for distribution; that the secretary-treasurer of this fund is to receive no salary from any department, but is to receive his entire compensation out of the money collected; and that it is his purpose to demonstrate, by this means, that there can be provided ample support for superannuate ministers and their dependents through a department that will not be a parasite on the church. VOLSTEAD SAYS FORCE OF DYER MEASURE FELT Former Representative T e l l s Audience Small Opposition Stopped Bill. Lynching Black Mark Senate Rules Criticised in Face of Technicality Which Allowed Halt of Bill. In outlining the fate of the Dyer anti-lynching bill before Congress to the N. A. A. C. P. forum Sunday afternoon, Andrew Volstead, former representative from Minnesota, declared that the measure failed only because a few senators declared their opposition to it. Fred D. McCracken, who introduced the speaker, give some incidents from personal observation concerning the service rendered the colored constitutivity during the period that Mr. Volstead was in office. Successful at First. When Mr. Volstead was chairman of the House judiciary committee, he gave all possible aid to the construction of the bill. Once the bill was reported out by the committee, the influence of the chairman aided greatly in its passage through the house. On being sent to the senate judiciary committee, the bill was successfully reported out, but failed to pass because of strenuous opposition given by certain of the senators. Dawes Right. "My warmerst sympathies were with Mr. Dawes when he demanded a change in the senate rules," Mr. Volstead said. "It is fairly wrong that a few men, because of their opposition, can block remedial and necessary legislation. "Lynching is a national crime for which America should be eternally ashamed. The imperative duty of the government is to guarantee the security of life and property to every citizen. "Although the bill failed of enactment into law, I believe that some good has resulted because a strong sentiment has been created against lynching throughout the whole country, and this crime against civilization is gradually being decreased." Mrs. W. H. Griffin accompanied Mrs. Gladys James in a vocal solo, "By the Waters of Minnetonka." RUNS FOR STREET CAR; STUMBLES AND FALLS While running for a street car, Mrs. Glenora Lewis stumbled and fell over the curbing at Dale and Rondo streets, about 2 p. m., Thursday. Mrs. Lewis was assisted to her home, 277 No. St. Albans street by Mrs. Alexander and a doctor was summoned. The doctor stated that Mrs. Lewis' ankle was badly sprained and in all probability an X-ray examination would have to be taken to ascertain if any bones were broken. Mrs. Lewis is confined to her bed. HEART FAILURE (Preston News Service) Raleigh, N. C., April 30.—The body of Kenneth Rowland, aged 50 years, who had been missing from his home in Swift Creek township since Saturday, was found early Wednesday morning lying on the banks of Swift Creek, near Rand's Mill. Coroner L. M. Waring, who was called to conduct a probe, found that the man apparently came to his death from heart failure and he deemed an inquest unnecessary. Hubert Evans and J. R. Whitaker, residents of the section, were the ones to find the body. A Waltham watch and $97.33 in cash were found in his pockets. THE ECHO SELLS FLIGHT The St. Paul Echo has "Flight." Walter White's latest novel in stock and it can be purchased for $1.25 with each six month's subscription to the Echo, $1.25. Mail orders will be promptly filled. Indianapolis Raises $5,400 To Battle Segregation Ordinance President of Liberty Life Here; Will Speak for Health in Campaign Dr. M. O. Bousfield Coming as the newly elected head of one of the large colored business organizations of the country. Dr. Bousfield is in a position to speak authoritatively about the general subject of disease prevention. INSURANCE HEAD TALKS TOMORROW Dr. M. O. Bousfield Will Give Address in Minneapolis Sunday Afternoon. Dr. M. O. Bousfield, Chicago, newly elected president of the Liberty Life Insurance company, arrived in the Twin Cities this morning. He is scheduled to deliver an address before the Hennepin County Anti-Tuberculous society in Minneapolis Sunday afternoon. Dr. Bousfield is not a stranger in the Twin Cities as it has only been a few years ago while he was in college that he spent his summer vacation in St. Paul and was not only a member of a number of clubs here but organized the Boule Chapter. Since leaving school he became associated with the labor organization among railroad employees. When the Liberty Life Insurance Company was organized he was elected first vice-president and upon the death of its founder, Frank L. Gillespie, last year he was elected acting president and at the annual meeting of the company last month was elected president. Although the Liberty Life Insurance Company is less than five years old he has nearly nine million dollars worth of insurance in force and is licensed to do business in six states. It is rumored in business circles that the company has made application to enter Minnesota. A number of social events have been planned in honor of Dr. Bousfield by the business and professional men of the Twin Cities. 125 YEARS OLD (Preston News Service) Red Springs, N. C., April 30.—The oldest person in this section of the state and perhaps in the entire state expired when Mary Dumas Ingram died at the home of her great nephew here Thursday. Although her exact age is not known, it has been gleaned from at least two sources that she was 125 years old. She nursed the well known Captain Bradley of the Confederate Army when he was an infant. Court Action to Begin Soon; Law Firm Selected; More Than 1,200 New Members Join to Protest Measure. (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) New York, April 30.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has received a report from Lionel F. Artis, Campaign Director of the fight against the recently enacted segregation ordinance in Indianapolis, to the effect that more than 55,400 has already been raised to carry the fight into court, more than 1,200 new members have joined the N. A. A. C. P. and plans are completed for filing suit. One of the most prominent law firms in the Middle West, namely, Miller, Bailey and Thompson, which was founded by President Benjamin Harrison and had the former U. S. Attorney General W. H. Miller for a member, has been retained to fight Second Sweet Trial Opened In Detroit Following Waits Second Sweet Trial Opened In Detroit Following Waits "Book of American Negro Spirituals" at Library A copy of the "Book of American Negro Spirituals" by James Weldon Johnson has been placed in circulation by the St. Paul Public Library. In the East this book has caused a furore in the musical world and has had a tremendous sale, according to reports. It has been spoken of as the finest collection and arrangement of its subject matter ever made in the field. WHEATLEY HOUSE OPENS CAMPAIGN WHEATLEY HOUSE OPENS CAMPAIGN Slogan "500 Members" Note for Week Drive by Minneapolis Settlement House. Starting Monday, May 3, and continuing for a week, until May 11, the Phyllis Wheatley settlement house will conduct a membership drive for 500 members in the Twin Cities. At present the membership is approximately 350. The settlement house is partly supported by the community fund of Minneapolis. It is one of nine settlement houses in Minneapolis, is located in a colored district, and approximately sixty per cent of the people who use the building are colored. During the past year, it is estimated that 60,000 people used the facilities of the building. Activities at the building are varied and almost endless. Classes in gymnasium and swimming under trained instructors have long been a feature. Playground work daily is one of the activities which children of grammar school age highly appreciate. Sewing and lamp shade classes have been carried on successfully. A glee club has been started; and the most recent expansion in the activity circle has been the creation at the building of a branch of the Minneapolis Public Library, which was installed April 1. On Sunday, church services are held in the auditorium. The Phyllis Wheatley house was organized in October, 1924, and since that time Miss Gertrude Brown has been head resident. Miss Ethel Ray was secured a short while ago to assist with the activities of the house. The membership fee is one dollar. A membership dinner will conclude the drive on the evening of May 11 at the house. The St. Paul Echo maintains a branch office at The Economy Market, 902 6th Ave. No., Minneapolis. For the convenience of readers living on the North Side, any business for the Echo can be transacted with Mrs. Cabbell at the Economy Market, Hyland 0436. The Cynical Bachelor observes that if a woman didn't carry a watch she'd never know how late she is. the case; the colored attorneys associated with them being: R. L. Brokenburr, W. S. Henry and F. B. Ranson, member of the Board of Directors of the N. A. A. C. P., Mr. Ransom serving without compensation. Mr. Artis reports that white people helped to raise the fund, contributions of $100 each having been received from the novelist, Meredith Nicholson and Herman Lieber, recently chosen Chairman of the Community Chest Fund. Mr. Artis reports that the entire state of Indiana is being organized for the fight against segregation as other towns and cities are preparing to enact ordinances similar to the one passed by Indianapolis. It is planned to take the case immediately into the federal court by taking a case involving $3,000 or more, that being necessary in order that the federal court shall have jurisdiction. HISTORICAL SOCIETY IT IS A POOR dog who won't wag his own tail. When you have bought merchandise at our advertisers, mention us. PRICE FIVE CENTS Trial Opened Riot Following Waits Darrow, Chawke, Perry Uphold Case for Defendants As Battle Gets Under Way. Jury Selection Hard Panel of 125 Prospective Jurors Fails to Produce Complete Jury; Others Called. New York, April 30.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Ave., reports the second Sweet trial now under way in Detroit. Clarence Darrow, his associate, the famous Michigan criminal lawyer, Thomas F. Chawke and Julian Perry are defending Dr. Ossian H. Sweet, Mrs. Sweet and nine others charged with murder because of the death of a man during a riot outside Dr. Sweet's home on September 9, last. Separate Trials. Separate trials have been granted all the defendants and Dr. Sweet's younger brother, Henry, is the first one of the eleven to be tried. At latest reports, despite the calling of a special panel of 125 jurors, a complete jury had not yet been obtained, and the special panel had been exhausted, most of the jurors admitting prejudice and being excused from serving. Another panel of 125 men was being called Friday. The Detroit Free Press reports: "Clarence Darrow, chief of counsel for the defense, made it clear during the questioning of a prospective juror that he wanted the case tried by men who had spent their lives North of the Mason-Dixon line and were free from race prejudice. Darrow holds that the outcome depends primarily on the personnel of the jury; that the factors are entwined in the race problem and he wants a jury sufficiently open-minded and intelligent to grasp the psychological mob complex fear which, he contends, is a part of the race-mind of the Negro. ADA BROWN SINGS AT ELKS' CABARET Many Celebrated Race Artists Visit Entertainments Given by Elks. Ada Brown and company were in Minneapolis last week playing on Orpheum time and accepted an invitation to the Ames and Daughter Elks' Cabaret dance which is given every Thursday evening at their hall, Sixth and Lyndale Aves. No. Miss Brown is know as the Southern Sunbeam and sings blues and southern melodies to everybody's delight, with Harry Swanagan as her accompanist. She formerly recorded on the O. K. Records and her latest hit is "The Panama Limited Blues" for the Brunswick Co., on their special race record the Vocalion. Her next week's engagements are divided between Dubuque and Des Moines, Iowa. The regular attraction of the evening was the little Miss Ozzie Shauffner, entertainer, who added plenty of speed at a moderate rate and tapped the climax when Clarence Johnson and his syncopators hit on "Shake That Thing." People say that times are hard and that there is no money in circulation, but a trip to the cabaret dance will show you different, at least Ozzie thinks so, when the coin begins to fall. The night was gay and bright Fun and speed at its height For little Ada Brown Mr.ensa- peoentri re edith re Coms re iiana fight owns t or assed im- t by 00 or order jur- Was in our little home town As the Elks' invited guest She sang songs her very best. Now Ozzie we can't forget, Many say she is the pet; She sings all the latest songs And dances to the huge throngs That visit the Elks' Cabaret To pass the evening so gay. A cure for those who have the blues for dear old State street would be to drop in at the Elks' Cabaret on Thursday evening for the general air, appearance, service and entertainment is all that of the high-class cafe and entertainment resorts of Chicago. No woman is so self-satisfied that she doesn't occasionally wish she were a man. 4 4 The St. Paul Echo Advertising rates furnished upon application. MOUR ACTUAL OR FIGURATIVE CHILDREN Monday the Phyllis Wheatley Settlement has started its drive for 500 members. Possible that many of the colored people are not familiar with the work which is done by them probable that many more of the people think that the settlement house is a so-called youngsters who have no homes can come. People, indeed, realize just what an important house is playing in the group life of the town. We, as a group, seem especially sure that our community life is not ideal, and that effort to improve it by using methods which are workable, and have been approved by school in the heart of one of the colored residents of the town, the Phyllis Wheatley house is equipped as official part in the life of that community, doing so. Morning until late at night it is handling all other handwork classes for mothers and boys; playground exercises or children-visited dances, and a host of other activities tested to by the fact that it is attended on a weekend, white high school girls of the city, an important work. The Minneapolis school board for gymnasium and swimming classes. The library has established a branch at the hourment is supported by the community fund of civic and individual interest by predominate membership drive ready to be floated, in the interest we must feel in the community house is doing. Let us, when the week shall point to an overwhelmingly over-subscript that our interest in our community life our boys and girls in not dormant, but keep NATIVE CHILDREN Settlement house of Minibers. Colored people in the Twin which is done by the house. More of the people in that house is a sort of charity no homes can spend their that an important function group life of communities is especially slow to grasp it ideal, and that we should methods which have been approved by scientific social colored residence districts house is equipped to play at community. In many is handling and supervisors for mothers; club works or children; gymnasium other activities. Its pop is attended even by resi girls of the city give vols school board furnishes classes. The Minneapench at the house. In part community fund. These are not by predominantly white be floated, it is our turn in the commendable work the week shall have pass-over-subscribed quota as community life, and in the meant, but keenly alert. "Entered as second class matter Nov. 7, 1925, at the post office at St. Paul, Minn., under the act of March 3, 1879" FOR YOUR ACTUAL OR FIGURATIVE CHILDREN Next Monday the Phyllis Wheatley Settlement house of Minneapolis will start its drive for 500 members. It is possible that many of the colored people in the Twin Cities are not familiar with the work which is done by the house. It is more than probable that many more of the people in that same group think that the settlement house is a sort of charity institution where youngsters who have no homes can spend their play hours. Few people, indeed, realize just what an important function the settlement house is playing in the group life of communities the country over. We, as a group, seem especially slow to grasp the notion that our community life is not ideal, and that we should make every effort to improve it by using methods which have been tested, found workable, and have been approved by scientific social workers. Located in the heart of one of the colored residence districts of Minneapolis, the Phyllis Wheatley house is equipped to play a highly beneficial part in the life of that community. In many ways it is doing so. From morning until late at night it is handling and supervising sewing and other handwork classes for mothers; club work with girls and boys; playground exercises or children; gymnasium classes; supervised dances, and a host of other activities. Its popularity is attested to by the fact that it is attended even by residents. Every afternoon, white high school girls of the city give volunteer assistant work. The Minneapolis school board furnishes instructors for gymnasium and swimming classes. The Minneapolis Public Library has established a branch at the house. In part the establishment is supported by the community fund. These are all displays of civic and individual interest by predominantly white groups. With the membership drive ready to be floated, it is our turn to display the interest we must feel in the commendable work which the house is doing. Let us, when the week shall have passed, be able to point to an overwhelmingly over-subscribed quota as an indication that our interest in our community life, and in the welfare of our boys and girls in not dormant, but keenly alert. RACE RELATIONS TO THE FORE from all parts of the world, especially from most recently come into contact with the delicate that race relations is going to be which men will work out. Religion and nation. Men have come to respect one another, they differ in their national allegiance in about God. But they still have to overcoach judice against those who differ in race. Events of the day show that the fates are peoples. The day when dominant nation is almost past. Willy-nilly, every man in utter whom he must help ahead, or himself, will to contribute foresight and fitness to the problem, just as much as whites need to despair. We have duty to perform as well as up hope of the ultimate triumph of right are so blind as not to see the forces that do what we can. We need to be very careful complaint for constructive effort. —The Kans especially from the peoples act with the dominant civ- going to be the next big region and nationality have one another even though all allegiance and in their have to overcome their in- ner in race. the fates are fighting for dominant nations can ignore, every man is linked to a d, or himself stay behind. I fitness to the solution of us need to deal justly and perform as well as they. Ifiumph of right, it will be forces that are at work, to be very careful not to tort. News from all parts of the world, especially from the peoples who have most recently come into contact with the dominant civilization, indicate that race relations is going to be the next big question which men will work out. Religion and nationality have had their day. Men have come to respect one another even though they know they differ in their national allegiance and in their thoughts about God. But they still have to overcome their ingrained prejudice against those who differ in race. The events of the day show that the fates are fighting for suppressed peoples. The day when dominant nations can ignore the backward is almost past. Willy-nilly, every man is linked to a weaker brother whom he must help ahead, or himself stay behind. We need to contribute foresight and fitness to the solution of the race problem, just as much as whites need to deal justly and practice humanity. We have duty to perform as well as they. If ever we give up hope of the ultimate triumph of right, it will be because we are so blind as not to see the forces that are at work, and will not do what we can. We need to be very careful not to substitute complaint for constructive effort. -The Kansas City Call. PRESS Press has shown tremendous account of its handling of owners of the United States. No of various Federal benehage, to the toiling farm opace who for want of aderm credits and loans, have in their white contemporatest work of its career. Is worth to the struggling person, which subjects may倭ive worth. The white United States Daily" which business and benefits, all of the brethren as it is of any Press follow up the splendid Farm Loan Act and, spend, cigars and place in Wash-ho would devote his entire's great Executive, Legislightment of the millions To the pages of their own how the Negro press could on time when it will be POWER OF THE PRESS In the past year the Negro press has shown big power, particularly on account of its strong interest to the Negro farmers of the U.S. of appraising the farm group of various Banks were available, for the asking, to the tolling managers and workers of the Race who for a nation concerning Federal farm credits and more financial hardships than their white Negro press has done the greatest work of information is of far greater worth to the news of murder, theft and arson, which she power but nothing of constructive worth been fit to inaugurate a "United States Ivory with Uncle Sam's business and best as much the estate of the brethren as of the country's ward. Not each unit of the Negro press follow up informing the public on the Farm Loan Act the price of four or five good cigars and plus accredited representative who would devoting in touch with Uncle Sam's great Executive branches for the enlightenment of who now turn each week to the pages of journalistic truths? We know the Negro believe it is only a question of time when During the past year the Negro press has shown tremendous disseminating power, particularly on account of its handling of news of lasting interest to the Negro farmers of the United States. In the effort of apprising the farm group of various Federal benefits which were available, for the asking, to the toiling farm operators, managers and workers of the Race who for want of adequate information concerning Federal farm credits and loans, have suffered far more financial hardships than their white contemporaries, the Negro press has done the greatest work of its career. Such information is of far greater worth to the struggling race' than news of murder, theft and arson, which subjects may have selling power but nothing of constructive worth. The white press has seen fit to inaugurate a "United States Daily" which deals exclusively with Uncle Sam's business and benefits, all of which is just as much the estate of the brethren as it is of any other group of the country's ward. Could not each unit of the Negro press follow up the splendid work of informing the public on the Farm Loan Act and, spend, each week, the price of four or five good cigars and place in Washington an accredited representative who would devote his entire time to keeping in touch with Uncle Sam's great Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches for the enlightment of the millions of Negroes who now turn each week to the pages of their own papers for journalistic truths? We know the Negro press could do this. We believe it is only a question of time when it will be be done. —Colorful News Movies. --- 1 BOOK REVIEWS "Flight," by Walter F. White. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 730 Fifth Avenue, New York. Announcement. "Flight," the second novel by Walter F. White, is now on sale by The St. Paul Echo, $2.50 net. The heroine of Mr. White's story is a highly cultured girl of Creole descent who, through a series of unfortunate 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 significant study of Negro life in America. The action takes place in the Negro sections of New Orleans, Atlanta, 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 courageous, rather terrifying and of the highest significance." Konrad Bercovici 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 Review—"The finale is as intense as Greek tragedy, as extreme and as restrained and all compact of material 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" place their orders with The St. Paul Echo now, for the advance sale has already indicated that a second edition may be necessary at once. Mail orders will be promptly filled, The St. Paul Echo, 614 Court Block, St. Paul, Minn. THE WORM. International Tune The familiar melody of "He's a Jolly Good Fellow," tradition says, was learned by the Crusaders from the Arabs in Palestine. Surviving in various forms, it sprang into great popularity in France in 1568 by being fitted to a lament for the Duc de Guise. A century and a half later a French officer, on the eve of the battle of Malplaquet, wrote a satirical poem on the English commander and wedded it to the old tune. "Malbrook s'en va t'en guerre," was sung throughout the length and breadth of France. Beethoven used it in his "Battle Symphony" as symbolical of the French army. It came to England—and the English folk found that they had known it for a long time to the classic words which greeted the prince of Wales at Montevideo. The Arabs, they say, still sing it, and it is the favorite air of the people of Hawaii. —Chicago Journal. MR. J. BELL Puld Advertisement—Prepared and issued for Joseph W. Finley, 1911 Ashland Ave., by Dr. Earl Weber, 1911 University Ave., St. Paul, Min., for the sale of 84 has been paid for insertion in the St. Paul Echo, May 1st, 1926. FANCY AND MILITARY DRILL By 16 Young Girls From St. James A. M. E. Church and 16 From Pilgrim Baptist Church. In Friendly Competition, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 25, 1926 At St. James A. M. E. Church, Dale St. and W. Central Ave. UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE ANDERSON CIRCLE St. James Church and Committee From Pilgrim Baptist Church ADMISSION 25 CENTS Sound business principles in the conduct of city affairs, aggressive development of St. Paul at a minimum cost, and frank relations with the taxpayer who pays the bills. Prepared and issued for A. J. (Tony) Conroy by Steven Hopkins, 545 Aurora Ave., for which $6.00 is to be paid. IN THE REALM of Clubdom The Shuffle Along 500 club met Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lee. The visitors were Mesdames Williams, G. Lucas, J. Green and Mr. H. Simmons. Mrs. E. A. Hatton entertained the O. N. T. 500 club last Friday even- ning. Prizes were won by Mesdames W. Aston and W. Archer. Mrs. E. W. Lindsay of Rondo St. was hostess to the Handicraft Art club Thursday afternoon. The Adelphal club met Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. with Mrs. Lillian Mc- Knight of Rondo St. The Kings Daughters Charity club gave a most delicious luncheon at St. James A. M. E. church, Tuesday April 27. The luncheon was ready at noon. The ladies were busy throughout the afternoon serving to a great number. In the evening a Professor's Magic entertainment was given. Gopher Lodge 105, I. B. P. O. E. W.: The committee thanks the public for their generous support during the week of their bazaar and hope everybody enjoyed the event. W. B. Walker, Exalted Ruler; R. S. Harris, chairman; A. J. Todd, Treas., and T. J. Franklin, Secretary. Mrs. Minnie Long was the fortunate lady who received the $50.00 prize at the Elks' Fun Festival last week at Union Hall. The T. S. T. C. club will meet Thursday evening with Mr. A. V. Hall at his home at Round Lake. The D. Y. W. Y. K. club met Thursday evening with Mrs. James Green, 348 No. Dale St. The Board of Trustees of Crispus Attucks Home who are planning a public testimonial in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Carter, matron and helper, are meeting with favorable success in securing speakers and musical selections. You will miss one of the best affairs of the year if you fail to attend this meeting at Crispus Attucks Home, May 14, from 8 to 10 p. m. Everything free. Refreshments will be served. The Women's Auxiliary of the St. Paul Urban League will meet Thursday evening, May 6, at the Y. W. Center. All members are urged to be present. Business of importance. Chairman. NOTICE The St. Paul Echo can be purchased from the following places: Bland and Key, 814 Sixth Ave. No., Mrs. Waldon, 1313 Washington Ave. So., and at the Public Service Garage, 532 Lyndale Ave. No., Minneapolis. FOR SALARY LOANS SEE ANDREW A. MURPHY 312 Builders Exchange Bldg. Ga 1095 Wait, the word "FANCY" is actually "FANCY AND M" By 16 Young Girls From St. and 16 From Pilgrim In Friendly Competition, TUES. At St. James A. M. E. Church UNDER THE AUSPICES OF St. James Church and Committee ADMISSION The Bargain Corner Seventh & Fresh Fruits, Veg Noted for Its Quality OUR DELIVERY Call CE EFFICIENT A Sound business principles in sive development of St. Paul at a with the taxpayer who pays the b DELTA Prepared and issued for A. J. 545 Aurora Ave. for which $6.00 is in Neanderthal Man If one has the Neanderthal type of skull, one ought to find compensation in having the Neanderthal type of physical courage. Not everything in primitive man is to be scorned. He may have been afraid of the thunder and have invented a mythological deity to which he attributed it, but he was not afraid of the wolf or the bear and went forth with his trusty stone ax to slay them. We only wish that we could retain more of his sturdy qualities. Even the Neanderthal man had a soul. He understood nature and the procession of the seasons, though he had no chronology. He was very prehistoric without knowing it, and he cared very little for remote postery, but he was solicited of the welfare of his immediate descendants or we should not be here. He was a creature of prodigious appetite and all in his little Neanderthals had appetites in proportion, so that the daily hunt for food was his chief occupation. Sometimes he came home empty handed, but when he did make a killing there was a family gorge. He was a being considerably like us anatomatically and had a use for his vermiform appendix. Sometimes his intellectuals may have been stirred; and as he sat on the plaza of his cave of an evening, he may have pondered. A fine sunset may have moved him, but not so much as the sight of a mastodon. That moved him mightily or made him move. He went inside the cave. He may have bludgeoned mastodons with the help of his neighbors; unless the scientists spoil this speculative hypothesis by pointing out that John W. Neanderthal and the mastodon were not contemporaneous. State's Big ur "Crop" The conservation department of Louisiana says that the annual yield of Louisiana's muskrats is about $6,000,000, and put that state at the head of all in the Union in fur production. But the trade hardly hears of Louisiana muskrats. Instead, the furs are marketed as Southern muskrats. VOTE FOR John W. FINEHOUT JUDGE Of Municipal Court CANDIDATE FOR Re-Electionon His Own Record UNPREJUDICED AND UNBIASED Paid Advertisement — Prepared and issued for John W. Finchout by Charles H. Miller, 428 Edmund St. St. Paul, Minn., for which $6.00 is to be paid. For the MILITARY DRILL St. James A. M. E. Church from Baptist Church. DAY EVENING, MAY 25, 1926 Dale St. and W. Central Ave. THE ANDERSON CIRCLE Free From Pilgrim Baptist Church 95 CENTS AFTER THE THEATER Try Our Delicious Chicken Sandwiches Mexican Chile Spaghetti Salad ALEXANDERS Sweet Shoppe DALE AND RONDO STS. Phone Dale 7175 Shoppe STS. 5 Local Loan Co. 216 Exchange Bank Building Sixth & Minnesota Sts. Tel. Co 2417 JUSTICE TO ALL FOR JUSTICE TO ALL Elect Otto W. Rohland, Jr. COUNCILMAN Competent, Aggressive, Honorable 22 YEARS BUSINESS EXPERIENCE W. Rohland, Jr., by Edward C. Penschuck, 711 Delaware Ave., at Minn., for which $6.00 has been paid. Prepared and issued for Otto W. Rohland, Jr., by Edward C. Penschuck, 111 Delaware Ave., St. Paul, Minn, for which $6.00 has been paid. Visit New and O Depa Very Unusual Are These Smart New AND BAGS Hand Bags for Spring are so chic, so style that they may well serve as of a charming costume. In our new are assembled a delightful variety of very moderately priced. Exceptional Values at $5.00 other bags at $2.95 and more St. Paul Wheary Wardrobe Distributors Garland's Hand Bags for Spring are so chic, so distinctive in style that they may well serve as the key-note of a charming costume. In our new department are assembled a delightful variety of styles—all very moderately priced. Exceptional Values at $5.00 Other bags at $2.95 and more Exclusive St. Paul Wheary Wardrobe Distributors GARLAND LUGGAGE SHOP SIXTH AT CEDAR Overland KRAMER DIETHERT CO. Dale 8016 315 University Ave. Storage, Repairing and Reconditioned Cars BLUE & WHITE FOR SERVICE AND LOW METER RATES SPACIOUS AND HEATED CARS CAB CEdar 4006 UPEA. Williams, Sunday. Mr. Frank Penick and Mrs. Harrison Webster made a trip to Detroit, Minn., Sunday by motor. The poet Michael Strange—Mrs. John Barrrymore—defended at a Greenwich village tea idealistic as contrasted with realistic art. "Let us have idealism and romance in our poetry and pictures," she said, "for nowhere else are these jolly things to be found. Life itself is horribly drab and uneventful." The fair poetess smiled, then she added: "In life nothing ever comes off excent buttons." NEED SOME? ITS a fine thing to know where you can get cash when you need it. Our service is quick and confidential. We have helped your friends for years. Ask them about the Drab Realism Visit Garland's, New Hand Bag and Gift Department Society·Notes Mr. and Mrs. M. Woodfork will leave May 7 to attend the Odd Fellows' annual sermon, in St. Louis, Mo. Judge Albert B. George of the Municipal Court of Record of Chicago, who was the house guest of Mrs. R. F. Wilson, 697 St. Anthony Ave., departed Sunday evening for his home in Chicago. Owing to the brevity of his stay which necessitated his return to the bench Monday morning, Judge George could not accept any invitations. On his arrival in the city he was met by Mr. E. A. Carter, secretary of the Urban League, Mr. and Mrs. George Wills and Rev. W. H. Griffin, pastor of St. James church, who is a friend of long standing of Judge George. Later he was the guest of Atty. W. T. Francis on a visit to the offices of the county and district judges, who gave him a very cordial welcome and invited him to sit in session with them on the bench. Mr. and Mrs. Wills entertained Judge George on a motor tour of the Saintly City. Mr. Elmer Carter, executive secretary, entertained Judge George at breakfast Sunday morning. Judge George and Mr. Elmer Carter were guests of Atty, and Mrs. Evan Anderson, 353 No. Chatsworth St., Sunday evening. Boy Scout Troup No. 55 was active in the Clean-Up Week campaign by clearing up the lot at Fisk and St. Anthony Ave. The Women's Auxiliary of the St Paul Urban League of which Mrs. Mary Wilson is president, deserves much credit for their remarkable cooperation in promoting the appearance of Judge Albert George of the Municipal Court of Record, Chicago, at a Citizens Banquet and in securing his services to launch the membership drive of which Mrs. George Wills was chairman. Scarcely one month has elapsed since the auxiliary decided to bring the eminent jurist to this city. Working under the guidance of the executive secretary of the Urban League, Mr. Elmer Carter, who was responsible for Judge George's appearance and Mrs. Wilson who appointed the various committees, wonders were accomplished in a very short while. In order to insure the success of the banquet tickets were placed in the hands of the Urban League and members for disposal, with Mrs. Birdie High in charge of distribution. The entire supervision and preparation of the banquet was due to the managerial ability of the president, Mrs. Mary Wilson, assisted by Mary McFarland, Belle Plummer, Jennie Ross, Susie Tudos, Gladys James and Carrie Lindsay. Mrs. Mamie Overton, 1160 Sherburne Ave., has returned from a three weeks' visit in Chicago with her father and sister, Mrs. Frank Hodges of Grand Blvd. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Martin announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney O. Groves, to Mr. C. J. Wilkerson. The wedding will take place in June. Mrs. J. B. Johnson, Woodbridge St., has returned from Duluth, where she was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Beasley and attended the Roland Hayes Recital. Cooking by Exhaust A mechanic of Columbus, Ohio, has invented a device by which motorists may now utilize the exhaust from their motors to cook their camp suppers, says the Scientific American. The contrivance uses a small petcock to close the exhaust pipe. A pipe connection is fitted to the exhaust manifold and joins with a round circular burner. This burner is provided with circular ribs, to prevent exhaust flames from jumping. Similar ribs are built to the bottom of pots and frying pans to obtain a maximum of heat. When the motor is idle the exhaust heat is forced through the burner. Sufficient heat is generated for any outdoor cooking. And You Are Next All the Time Sanitary Tonsorial Parlor 329 NO. DALE STREET GLENWOOD HARD COAL THREE PHONES Garfield 7501—7502—7508 S. BRAND Rice and University Rev. E. L. Fuller leaves Minneapolis May 1 for the installation of Rev. W. M. Storrs, pastor of Central Baptist church, Fergus Falls, Minn. Rev. W. M. Storrs, having previously been ordained in the M. E. denomination, has transferred to the Baptist, having qualified according to Baptist usages. The church in its last council unanimously accepted him as their pastor. Rev. Fuller, their exp pastor, who resigned to enter school, has been called to officiate the performance. Mr. Andrew J. Claughton of 511 Aldrich Ave. No. is seen motoring on the boulevards in his Hupmobile sedan. Mrs. Harry Wall of 3824 4th Ave. So., because of illness, was unable to attend the funeral of her beloved sister, Mrs. James Harper, who passed away February 23 at Peoria, Ill. Mrs. Alberta Culberson, 3824 4th Ave. So., and brother Johnnie Young, 3615 Elliot Ave., left Saturday night to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. James Harper, at Marion, Mo. At the luncheon given by Mr. and Mrs. E. Ross in honor of Presiding Elder Rev. A. W. Hackley, April 21, Bro. J. T. Griffin and wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Richey, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Blackwell and Mr. and W. C. Fortsan, were among those present. Judge George was the guest of Attorney and Mrs. Gale Hilyer on a motor tour of Newapolis Sunday preceding the mass meeting at Pilgrim Baptist church. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY NOTES The Captains of the Membership Drive completed their plans for the Drive which opens May 3 and comes to a close May 11 with a big Membership Dinner. Their slogan is "500 Members for Phyllis Wheatley House." The Music Department of the Auxiliary, of which Mrs. Melvina Glenn is Chairman, arranged the music for the Health Week Programs held in the various churches of Minneapolis. The Ukelele club held their first meeting last Thursday evening. Get out your "uke" and be on hand Thursday evenings at 8 o'clock. There's a bushel of fun in it. We have six Diamond Ball Teams this year: In the Boys' Division a Senior, Intermediate and Junior, and in the Girls' Division the same corresponding teams. The ball grounds are alive with folks after school and early evening practicing, preparing to carry away all the cups available this season. The Men's Gym and Swimming Classes held at Franklin Junior High School on Friday evenings have closed for the season. The Girls' Horseback club starts start riding next Friday evening at 7 p. m. Kindly call Cherry 3098 before Wednesday, May 7, and we will list you with the group. the first offering is a program featuring a short play. The date will be announced very soon. Mrs. Cora Lambrath served a delicious spring luncheon to 16 guests Thursday afternoon at the Center. Elkhurst 3473 Elk Tailoring Co. Suits Made to Order M. LOVE, Prop. 306 Rondo St., St. Paul, Minn. For "MOTHER" Send Her the One Thing YOUR PHOTO CLIP THIS AD AND GET OUR S DAY" PHOTOGRAPHS. "GHAT MA 633 Sixth Ave. No.—Minne CLIP THIS AD AND GET OUR SPECIAL OFFER FOR MOTHERS' DAY" PHOTOGRAPHS. GOOD UNTIL MAY 5TH "THAT MAN SMITH" 623 Sixth Ave. No. Minneapolis, 0235 IN THE MERRY MONTH OF MAY Pride of Minnesota Lodge No. 5 Knights of Pythia WILL GIVE A Grand May B Monday Evening, May 10, 192 At the Delightful Arcadia Dancing Act A SPECIAL FEATURE WILL BE OUR SURPRISER MERCHANDISE C FIFTEEN USEFUL AND PLEASING PRIZES Music by Stevens' Syncopated Orchestra Admission 75¢ Grand May Ball Monday Evening, May 10, 1926 Music by Stevens' Syncopated Orchestra Admission 75c Taxis 1:30 DULUTH NOTES Mr. George Brown of Anoka, Minn., is in the city at the bedside of his father, Mr. Monroe Brown, who remains quite ill. Mr. Roy Avant, husband of Mrs. Honora Evans Avant, arrived in the city last week. The dinner at Calvary Baptist Church Tuesday evening was quite a success. The dinner on last Friday at St. Marks A. M. E. church was also reported a decided success. The Maids and Matrons had their social meeting Friday at the residence of Mrs. Straws of Fifth Ave. Mrs. Colby and daughter Ann were hostesses at a six o'clock dinner in honor of Sissle and Blake. Covers were laid for six. The Interstate club is giving a playlet at Foresters' Hall Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Straws entertained for Sissle and Blake Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Watts are remodelling their home, 915 E 6th St. Mr. Wm. A. Porter, 1029 E. Third St., has been confined to his home for several days with pleurisy. He has returned to work now and reports feeling fine. Due Process of Law "Say, Slack!" said the town marshal of Topheavy who had dropped over for a fraternal call. "What sort of a fool ordinance has your council just passed—about muzzling—haw! haw!—potato bugs?" "Prohibiting potato bugs running at large within the corporate limits of our progressive little city unless muzzled," replied Constable Sam T. Slack-putter, the faithful guardian of the peace and dignity of Petunia. "Them pesterin' bugs eat the bottomholes out of ladies' gowns."—Kansas City Star. Every tree needs an occasional pruning. Even the family tree is not exempt. The Tennis club will meet Tuesday, May 4, at 8 p. m. All folks interested in tennis are invited. VOTE FOR McDonald PED Capable, Tried and Proven Candidate for Re-Election to Councilman Paid Advertisement — Prepared and issued for John H. McDonald by S. E. Hall, 996 iglehart St., for which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. 5 DAY" May 9th She Will Appreciate Most OTOGRAPH SPECIAL OFFER FOR MOTHERS' GOOD UNTIL MAY 5TH AN SMITH" Capolls—Phone Cherry 0235 of Pythias GIVE A May Ball ing, May 10, 1926 India Dancing Academy SURPRISE MERCHANDISE GIFT SHOP AND PLEASING PRIZES Orchestra Admission 75c Taxis 1:30 Learned in Sanctuary When the poet wrote the often quoted line which tells us that the groves were God's first temples, he did not intend to provide an athlete with an apt quotation to serve as an excuse for not attending church. The offices and ceremonies of formal religion are compatible, and not in conflict, with an intense delight in open spaces and a healthy appetite for the wilderness country. Any man who has confining employment knows moments when his mind plays truant to his task, when instead of the decimal places, the account books, the dictated letters, the conferences and board meetings, his fancy takes a long flight to the marshes where ducks are to be hunted, the streams where fish await the angler, the bride path for a swift canter, the mountain whose ascent is invigorating exercise crowned with a far vista, the sea where a voyage spells relaxation and day-dreaming in a steamer chair. Each man has in mind a favorite sanctuary whither he flies, a camp of refuge where he can retire, beyond all foes or wounds or mishaps. "They cannot hurt me where I live," said the captain of industry in Kipling's story, when his business rivals and their importunities crowded in upon him. The real self of any human being at a given moment may be far from the self that the world sees. We may be poor in the houses and the lands that can be parceled and marketed as real estate, yet rich to the point of lordliness in those interior demesnes whose map is invisible to all eyes but our own. Yet after any retirement to these fastnesses where we may rest and refresh ourselves and be secure, we are bound to come forth to the world again with something for those who are less fortunate. It means little in accomplishment for ourselves, in lasting benefit for others, if we merely dream and ruminate. The thinking we have done ought to issue in a deed; the rest should be the renewal of our energy to go forth to active life and fruitful effort again.—Philadelphia Public Ledger. Reports for 1925 show the St. Paul live stock market second in receipt of calves, second in receipt of hogs, fourth in receipt of cattle, third in the slaughter of cattle and calves, second in the shipment of calves and hogs, third in the shipment of stockers and feeders and first in the shipment of stock pigs and dairy cattle. MINNEAPOLIS Phone—South 7954 W. SQUIR Funeral MINNEAPOLIS ADVERTISERS Marie Knows What Flowers Are Appropriate for All Occasions Wedding Bouquets, Corsages and Designing a Specialty MARIE The Florist Call Dy. 2461 Chinese Opera, Minneapolis, Minn. Free Delivery to All Parts of City Economy Market 902 6th Ave. No., Minneapolis GROCERIES Poultry and Meats Hyland 0436 McDUFF WOODARD, Prop. MILTON SHANKS General Contractor and Builder Will Finance the Construction of Your Home on Your Lot BOYS! It Ne BOYS! It Never Rains!! You've waited for it—Here it is The Johnnie Baker Post I Will give their Initial At Beautiful South Side Monday Evening Come and spend a few brief moments Music by Professor Clarence Jo- Joseph J. Jennings, Post Commander—W Admission 50c The Johnnie Baker Post No.291, American Legion Come and spend a few brief moments with Sissle & Blake. (The Celebrated Artists) Music by Professor Clarence Johnson's Famous Dance Orchestra Joseph J, Jennings, Post Commander—Welcome. Martin Brown, Adjutant—Welcome Admission 50c Taxis 2 A.M. 502 E.24th Street UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1994 The St. John church held a $2.00 Rally Day Sunday which proved to be quite a success. Rev. Harvey, pastor of the Emanuel Baptist church of this city, delivered a very striking message at St. John church Sunday evening. There was a surprise party given for Maella Berry in honor of her 17th birthday, Saturday, April 24. Quite a number of guests were present, and she received many pretty gifts. The I. I. C. Club of the W. Y. C. A with the Secretary of the Y. W. C. A enjoyed a hike to Covel Park Sunday morning. Breakfast was served at 7:00 a. m. The girls enjoying this treat were: Mrs. M. Moxley, Mrs. Capitola Mitchell, Jr., Mrs. L. Crowder, Moella and Madge Berry, Ida Moxley, Ruth Tolbert, Alice Simmons, Mildred Guinn, Georgia Grigsby and Nellie Gentry. There will be a new "Mezzanine Inn" opened at an early date, at 317 So. First Ave. Mrs. H. Mitchell, proprietor. The N. A. A. C. P. met Sunday at 3:30 p. m. A very interesting meeting was held. Little Dorothy Rose Mason has been ill for a few days. Mrs. R. L. Haynes, who has been ill, is able to be at work again. Mr. Otis Murray and Phyllis Murray have recovered. Mr. and Mrs. Cal Simmons motorized to Hudson, S. D., Sunday in their new car. The Ladies' Aid met at the home of Mrs. Etta Moxley, 915 Main Ave., Wednesday evening. After the business meeting a two-course luncheon was served. COLUMBIA RECORD Shake That Thing By Ethel Waters Piano Accompaniment The Capital Music Shop Co 398 Wabasha St. ADVERTISERS Established 1905 RE NEAL Director Phone Hy 4214 644 6th Ave. No., Corner Lyndale MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Don't let that lot stand idle! If it isn't clear, I'll pay balance, finance and build for you — PAY LIKE RENT. F. Peoples Real Estate and Home Building Company 334 E. 38th St. Minneapolis Colfax 2044 See the new STETSON HATS -At- WARNER & CO. 507 Hennepin Avenue MINNEAPOLIS No. 291, American Legion Irolir Auditorium, Minneapolis May 3rd, 1926 with Sissle & Blake, (The Celebrated Artists) Johnson's Famous Dance Orchestra Welcome. Martin Brown, Adjutant-Welcome Taxis 2 A. M. Minneapolis, Minn. EASTERN COAST Messrs. Harvey Mitchell, Jr., Oscar Lewis, Luverne Moxley, Verne and Ellsworth Freeman motored to Sloux City, Iowa, to a dance Saturday night. The Evangelistic services held at St. John's Baptist church for ten days by Rev. W. M. Storrs, one of the greatest evangelists in the Northwest, was a great success and attended by large crowds of white as well as colored people. Many souls rejoiced over the revival and Rev. Storrs closed the meetings Sunday evening. During the meetings $127.29 was raised. Monday at the white Baptist Temple a grand reception was given the pastor and evangelist in honor of the pastor's anniversary. We take pleasure in recommending Rev. Storrs to any church for a revival, who can be located at Fergus Falls, Minn., 226 E. Washington St. Rev. Storrs represented The St. Paul Echo and sold a few copies and appointed Morris Coakley as the salesman here who will have it every Saturday. ELECT Cornelius J. McG COUNGILMAN d for C. J. McGlogan, 1271 Hague Ave., by Ölane t C. J. McGlogan Volunteer Committee." for v Prepared for C. J. McGlogan, 1271 of the "Elect C. J. McGlogan Volunteer to be paid. Prepared for C. J. McGlogan, 1271 Hague Ave., by Olander J. Smith, of the "Elect C. J. McGlogan Volunteer Committee," for which $5.00 is to be paid. WHY Re-Elect (FOR A THIRD TERM) W. L. Ke Justice of Pea AT LARGE L.L.Kel Justice of Peace AT LARGE VOTED FOR ALL OVER THE CITY Prepared and issued for W. L. Ke burne Ave., for which $6.00 is to be pa PAID ADVERTISEMENT: Prepared for Hodgson Committee, Ryan Hotel, Sain paid. LAUREN HODC and issued for W. L. Kelly by Mrs. Aimee H. for which $6.00 is to be paid. ARTISEMENT: Prepared for and by C. W. Sterl committee, Ryan Hotel, Saint Paul, for which $1 LAURENCE C. HODGSON Prepared and issued for W. L. Kelly by Mrs. Aimee Hall, 725 Sherburne Ave., for which $6.00 is to be paid. PAID ADVERTISMENT: Prepared for and W. C. Sterling, Chairman Associate Committee, Ryan Hotel, Saint Paul, for which $12.50 has been paid. (LARRY HO) for MAY He HAS Ma He Will CONTINU ELECTION TUES MAYOR He HAS Made Good Will CONTINUE to Make CECTION TUESDAY, MA He HAS Made Good He Will CONTINUE to Make Good ELECTION TUESDAY, MAY 4th For Mayor—Larry C. Hodgson..... --- JOHN B. HARRIS Ship 202 Years Old In the Baltic sea there is a ship known as the Constance which is two hundred and two years old and still in sailing service. She was built in 1728. Sweden has a vessel, "the Emanuel" built in 1749 and still engaged in carrying lumber. "The Good Intent," a vessel built in 1790, was sold at Cardiff in 1919, at the time doing regular service, and brought the respectable sum of $1,000. Shipping men point to these old wooden ships to show that they remain seaworthy many years. Phone Dale 8339 Try the Drug Store First ELMER MORRIS DRUGGIST Prescriptions Rondo and Mackubin JAS. CHRISTESEN & SON Wall Papering, Painting and Decorating 553 West University Ave. PITTSBURGH PAINTS Bus. Phone— Res. Phone— Elk. 3037 Hum. 1750 ELECT us J. McGlogan JOUNGILMAN 71 Hague Ave., by Olander J. Smith. teer Committee," for which $5.00 is CHANGE A FAITHFUL SERVANT? Re-Elect Wm. F. Scott YOUR City Comptroller HE HAS MADE GOOD Don't Believe Political Propaganda Be Fair and Investigate First Puld Advertisement—Prepared and issued for W. F. Scott by Charles H. Miller, 428 Edmund St. St. Paul, Minn., for which $6.00 is to be paid. Kelly of Peace ARGE Kelly by Mrs. Aimee Hall, 725 Sher- paid. for and by C. W. Sterling, Chairman int Paul, for which $12.50 has been NCE C. GSON (RY HO) YOR Made Good UE to Make Good TESDAY, MAY 4th on....... X V "Y" NOTES The Book Lovers' Club will hold its last meeting Wednesday, May 5, at 2 p. m. A special program will be given at this time. All are cordially invited to attend. Come and meet with us for the last time this spring so as to be ready to start fresh with us next fall. The Vespers for last Sunday proved quite successful. We all enjoyed Lawyer Francis' interesting talk about Liberia, and I am sure we were all enlightened about a number of things concerning the Black Republic. The musical numbers were well rendered and greatly appreciated by all. Miss Helen Hudson, our Secretary, will be with us this Sunday for vespers. After spending ten days in Milwaukee attending the "Y" Convention she will have many interesting things to tell us. "MOTHER and DAUGHTER BANQUET" MAY 10th at the Central Avenue Branch, 598 W. Central Ave. Very interesting program following the banquet. All Mothers and Daughters who are interested are cordially invited to attend. Program will be announced in next week's paper. Vesper program for Sunday will be as follows: Devotions—Mrs. Odelle Smith, Speaker—Mrs. McMacken on "Ideals and Happiness," Piano solo—Arlee Harris, Vocal selection—Mrs. Dovie Welch. "The Jolly Us Reserves" will debate Friday, April 30, at 7:45 p. m. The subject for debate will be, Resolved, "That the Morals of the Modern Girl Are as Good as the Girl of Yesterday." Affirmative—Hortense Oden and Marion Hughes, Negative—Fern Pope and Mildred Bolden, Judges—Alice Gooden, Attorney O. Smith and Dr. J. W. Crump. Other numbers on program will be Readings—Eula Belle Moore, Ballet Dancing—Mildred Artis. Telling a Stranger My daughter was to be married at home and we had to borrow some chairs for the guests. I spoke to a neighbor and she promised to loan me some. The day before the big event I spoke to her daughter on the car. During the conversation I asked her to remind her mother of the promise. The girl looked puzzled, but finally said she would do so. A few moments later a friend of the girl entered the car and greeted her with the words, "Hello, Marle." I was stunned, as the daughter of my friend was Alice. I looked at the girl more closely and discovered she was not Alice at all, and with that I felt quite a hot wave, as I had been telling a perfect stranger all the details of the oncoming event—Chicago Tribune. Nothing Wrong They met for the first time for some months. "Where have you been, John?" said James. "Haven't been laid up, have you?" "Yes; I've been laid up for a bit." "You're not looking fit; hope it's nothing serious." "Oh, nothing much—but this is the first time I've been out for three months." "Really? What was wrong?" "Nothing, really, only the jury wouldn't hallave it" WANT ADS BRING RESULTS Classified Advertising Rates:— Three cents per word; minimum charge thirty cents. Houses for Rent. NICELY furnished room, suitable for one or two; electric lights and bath; gentleman preferred. Mrs. Butler, 3725 18th Ave. S., Minneapolis. Dupont 4526. FOR RENT—Five-room flat. 415 Rondo. J. L. James. FOR RENT—Kitchenette apartment. 498 W. Central. Elk. 3795. WANTED—20 bench molders. Apply St. Paul Urban League. ST. PAUL PARK—For Sale—4 lots, 50x300 ft., 3 1/2 miles from all packing plants. Good car and bus service. Write D. L. Rogers. FOR RENT—260 Rondo, 6 rooms and bath; electricity, newly decorated. Inquire. Elk. 2586. FORRENT—Lower, all modern 6- room duplex, enclosed porch, garage. Call Colfax 1942. 3221 Fourth Ave. So., Minneapolis. FLAT FOR RENT—211 11th Ave. So., Mpls. Modern, 14 rooms. Call Main 2259. 5-ROOM FLAT—$20 per month. 556 St. Anthony. Dale 6731. Apex System HAIRDRESSING call MRS. MORGAN after 6 P. M. for Appointment CEDAR 6000 ST. PAUL CALLA RED TOP CAB Organized Responsibility Organized Responsibility ATLANTIC 4000 MINNEAPOLIS INSECTS GUARD VAST TREASURES IN MINES An old Mexican gold mine, all trace of which had been lost for more than a hundred years, has been rediscovered in a curious manner. It was one of the many prolific sources of treasure worked by the Spanish adventurers in the days of Cortes, and had been given the name of the Cockroach mine on account of the large numbers of these insects that infested its immediate neighborhood. It was afterwards sealed up and its site forgotten. Recently, after the lapse of more than a century, a prospector in the district, noticing a rock swarming with cockroaches, remembered the story, followed the trail of the insects, and found the mine, which is again being worked. Strangely enough, there is in Mexico another ancient mine known to only a few Indians and to one or two white prospectors, who have been lucky enough to return unscatched from the region. This mine is situated in the mountains near Durango, and still bears traces of the operations conducted by the long-dead race whose civilization was hardly less advanced than our own. The Spanlards in their turn made attempts to raise the precious ore, specimens of which have proved the mine to be the richest of its kind in the world, but the chief obstacle in the way of further development is a vast horde of death-dealing scorpions which swarm in the workings. So large and venomous are these specimens that many lives have been lost by the numerous exploring parties who have tried to reopen the mine, and although organized measures have been taken to deal with the pests, there has been no apparent diminution in their number. Thus a vast treasure will probably lie untouched for all time. In South America, near the source of the Quibo river, deep in the fastnesses of the Andes mountains, there is another ancient mine, similarly guarded by the terrible tarantula spider, which has denied mankind approach to the mine for generations. The tarantula is a fierce and horrible insect, whose bite means death to a human being, since there is no known antidote for its poison. According to native legends the ancient Peruvians, and latterly the Spaniards, when working this mine, employed special battalions to wage warfare against the spider, with orders to keep the immediate surroundings of the workings clear of the pests, regardless of the number of lives lost in the undertaking. Got Even With Squire **Book Two:** The story is told on a Western pioneer justice of the peace who fined a man $50 for some offense, and then as the culprit had no money sentenced him to jail till the fine and costs were paid, says Capper's Weekly. There was no jail, so the justice chained the fellow in his cellar at night and put him to work on the justice's farm where he worked for 100 days for the justice in payment for fine and costs. When his time was out the prisoner ran away with the squire's daughter, married her and came back and made his home with the justice. . . He got even with the squire, all right. “Witches’ Dozen” Many tourists in London have wondered just how Covent garden got its name and why. In the Middle ages "covent" or "convent" was used to describe a religious assembly. Hence "Covent Garden," from the garden of a convent that once stood on the site of the famous fruit and flower market. By degrees "covent" came to be used to describe any gathering of 12 people with a leader. In the case of the witches, it came to stand for a company of 12, with their chief impersonating or representing the devil. Self-preservation is the first law of nature. Some people even seem to keep their affections on ice. THE KITCHEN CABINET (©, 1936, Western Newspaper Union.) It is true that often the things we hope for fall to put in their arms are so wonderful compensation we get in the good things that appear so unexpectedly.—Lloyd. When one has a cupful or two of cooked chicken, several things may be done with it, and a dozen more will suggest themselves as we think about it. If a little fried chicken is left, remove the meat in neat, even-sized pieces, crack the bones and cover them with cold water and put to simmer on the back part of the stove. Now we are ready to prepare: Chicken Chop Suey—Take one cupful of celery (or more if the dish needs to be stretched) to two cupfuls of minced chicken, a good sized onion minced, and one green pepper also minced. If one has a few cooked string beans with their liquor add them and the broth from the chicken bones and a cupful or less of good chicken gravy. Simmer for an hour on the back of the stove, add seasoning of salt and pepper and serve in the center of a hot platter with seasoned cooked hot rice as a border. If any chicken fat has been saved, pour it over the rice and add two teaspoonfuls of Chinese sauce to the meat just as it is ready to serve. Curried Chicken—Season a cupful or two of boiled rice with melted butter or chicken fat and a teaspoonful of curry powder. Arrange a baking dish with alternate layers of minced chicken and the rice with any chicken gravy. Have the rice at the bottom and on the top with the chicken between. Dot with bits of butter and put into a moderate even to become thoroughly hot. Serve at once. Save a cupful of coffee from break fast and use in the following: Ginger Bread—To one well-beaten egg, add one cupful of sugar, half a cupful of melted lard, one cupful of molasses, a tablespoonful of ginger, a teaspoonful of salt and three cupfuls of flour-sifted before measuring. Mix well and add one teaspoonful of soda to a measuring cup, and fill with boiling hot coffee. Pour over the mixture and stir until evenly mixed. Bake in a deep dripping pan forty minutes. The coffee gives a different flavor which makes the cake out of the ordinary. FOR City Comptroller EXPERIENCED, IMPARTIAL, AND COMPETENT Prepared and issued for Arthur E. Eggert, 1322 Sargeant Ave., by J. D. Ferguson, 842 Delaware St., for which the sum of $5.00 is to be paid. WANT Experienced C Beauty Applicant will please s give references in first l Proctor L 600 Fifth Avenue MAY YET RECLAIM VAST ARID TRACT Plans to Renew Fertility in South Africa. "Rainfall over the whole of the central portion of the Union of South Africa is steadily decreasing year by year, and if this goes on at the present rate, the time will come when vast areas now supporting a farming and grazing population will be given over to the wild beasts of the desert. This process can, however, be checked. Its causes are known, and, being known, can be remedied." This startling statement is not that of a sensational journalist in search of a thrilling story, but the considered judgment of a scientist, Professor Schwartz, of the University of Stellenbosch. Put in a nutshell, the reason for this gradual decrease in rainfall is the drying up of the big tract known as the Kalahari, 400 miles from the Orange river in the south to Lake Mgami in the north. Up to comparatively recently this area was traversed by a whole system of rivers dotted with several lakes. This water system connected Lake Mgami with the Orange river. But the lake which acted as feeding reservoir for this system is drying up owing to the slitting up of the streams that fed it from the north. What water it still gets and holds has been diverted by some mysterious play of nature and now, instead of flowing toward the south directly, flows eastward into the Zambesi and westward into the Kunene and Okarango rivers. So far has this process gone that of recent years the term "desert" has come to be generally applied to the Kalahari, although the word is a misnomer. The area is not by any means waste land yet; it is a vast undulating plain, partly covered with forest and partly with rich long grass whenever there is the slightest rainfall. It borders on one of the best cattle-raising districts in South Africa, Bechuana-land. The forests are, however, fast dying; there is ample underground water supply which may be tapped by artesian wells, but the water lies too deep to affect the roots of the trees. For mile after mile, one may see wilted and withered remains of what once were luxuriant growths. To remedy this state of affairs, three schemes have been proposed, and the time is fast approaching when the Union government will have to make its choice between them. The scheme which stands the best chance of being adopted, and is backed by Professor Schwartz and other South African scientists, provides for the construction of a dam across the Kunene river, which, it is calculated, would restore a great part of the old scheme of nature for the irrigation of the Kalahari. The expenditure of money and time is likely to be very considerable, but the importance of the issues at stake are believed to justify it. Not only would the reclaimed area of Kalahari open up a vast stretch of magnificent grazing land, forest, and valleys suitable for orange growing, but the process of drying up that is threatening central South Africa with eventual economic and social ruin would be arrested. Awful, Anyway Mother had read an item in the newspaper, "Beware, the Measles Are in Town," to her two children. Bobby, age three, evidently took the article seriously, for when his dad came home, he rushed up to him and said: "Oh, I don't know whether it is weasels or skunks, but It sure is awful." QUESTION BOX— What is the most essential thing needed in order to stimulate a greater interest in our church life? Send answers to St. Paul Echo. Phone: Elkhurst 1156 Capital City Auto Electric Co. ELECTRIC SUPPLIES Ignition, Generator, Starter, Motor and Magneto Repairs BATTERY CHARGING Eight Hour Service 697 University Ave., St. Paul C. H. CRANE Painting,Paperhanging & Varnishing 353 Chatsworth St. Dale 3881 St. Paul SR. PAUL ECHO FROM LEFTOVERS done with it, and a dozen more will suggest themselves as we think about it. If a little fried chicken is left, remove the meat in neat, even-sized pieces, crack the bones and cover them with cold water and put to simmer on the back Vote For Arthur E. EGGERT Applicant must be experienced in all branches of the work especially permanent waving, marcelling, bleaching, waterwaving, dyeing and bench work. Salary and commission. Applicant will please state experience, age and give references in first letter. Write to WELCOME HALL NOTES Make Welcome Hall yours. Take advantage of the many activities there. Use the large and comfortable Auditorium. Use our public library. There is nothing so entertaining as books. Histories, dealing with the past, geographies, with travels in foreign countries, enabling you to realize things that are absent. For ideal pictures, we refer you to the poets, dramatists and imaginative writers, LONG-F The WRAPPING Keeps it Clean and Fresh LONG-FELLOW BREAD The WRAPPING Keeps it Clean and Fresh Zinsmaster Master of Good Baking Baffling Raffle Rastus and his wife, driving to town in their decrepit fliver, had parked it casually in the first available space. While they were away a traffic officer attached a numbered tag to the vehicle for parking in a prohibited zone. On their return, Rastus noticed the tag and was for throwing it into the street, but Rebecca restrained him. "Sabe de ticket, honey," she said. "Dat number might win sumthln."—Life. Making Good Use of Time S. E. J. Cox, who was convicted with Dr. Frederick Cook, "discoverer" of the North pole, now is editor of the New Era, the federal prison paper at Leavenworth, Kau. Cook is an attendant in the prison hospital. He is said to have welcomed the opportunity to "brush up" on his professon. He served as surgeon for several arctic expeditions. Stein's Cash Grocery & MEAT MARKET 888 No. Dale St. Largest Store in the Neighborhood We Carry a Full Line of Groceries Fresh Dressed Poultry at All Times See our line of fresh green vegetables Community Drug Prescriptions & Sundries 284 RONDO ST. Phone: Dale 7675 A. B. 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McGAVOCK, Sole Proprietor PERSONAL ATTENTION GIVEN EVERY DETAIL Mortuary and Chapel, 550 Rice Street CALLS ANSWERED ANY TIME, DAY OR NIGHT Vote for the Labor-Progress r-Progressive Candi Labor-Progressive Candidates These men come from the ranks of labor, understand the problems of the workers and are pledged to use the power of government for the advancement of those who work, which in turn means better business for the legitimate business man HOWARD Y. WILLIAMS, for Ma WM. F. SCOTT, for Comptroller WARD Y. WILLIAMS, for Ma WM. F. SCOTT, for Comptroller FOR COUNCILMEN C. J. McGlogan James M. Clancy Prepared and issued for above candidates by which $1.00 per inc McGlogan Fred Tillqu M. Clancy Herman C issued for above candidates by Frank T. Starkey, labor people which $1.00 per inch has been paid. Prepared and issued for above candidates by Frank T. Starkey, labor people of St. Paul for which $1.00 per inch has been paid. 160 --- --- CARD OF THANKS It is with heartfelt gratitude that I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who so kindly assisted in every way at the death of David William Payne. And especially do I commend Mr. and Mrs. H. McCarty, Mrs. Harry White, Mr. Ralph Turner, Rev. W. H. Griffin and Mr. A. J. McGavock. (Signed) DOROTHY A. LEE. R ADVERTISERS White Front Store CASH and CARRY Prices With FREE DELIVERY Quality Meats and Groceries Fresh Dressed Poultry at All Times Elk 1388 559 St. Anthony Av. Service Station and Garage Eagle Gasoline and Keynoll Motor Oils Hiring Storage ALL WORK GUARANTEED nrst 5524 ST. PAUL, MINN. Office Phone Garfield 1500 GENERAL SERVICE LOCK, Sole Proprietor GIVEN EVERY DETAIL pel, 550 Riee Street Y TIME, DAY OR NIGHT sive Candidates LIAMS, for Mayor for Comptroller Fred Tillquist Herman C. Wenzel Frank T. Starkey, labor people of St. Paul for which has been paid. James M.