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TRY TO GO to Chicago the latter part of next month to attend the seventeenth annual conference of the necessary N. A. A. C. P. VOL.1, NO 30 PARKER SPEAKS BEFORE P.P.B.A. ANNUAL MEETING Association Has Aided in Placing 1,700 Colored Employees in Pullman Work. Organization Will Stay Grand Chairman Refutes Statement That Carey Made Trip on Treasury Funds. With Perry Parker, grand chairman, as the principal speaker, the Ninth annual sermon and Memorial service of the Pullman Porters' Benefit Association was held Sunday, May 23, at St. James A. M. E. church, Central Ave. at Dale St. The meeting was a joint session Local Number 3 of St. Paul and Local Number 6 of Minneapolis. Speeches Made. A. W. Jordan gave an address on the aim and object of the association. George C. Shannon spoke on brotherhood, and R. A. Eddings gave a resume of the financial history of the organization. Solos were rendered by Miss Iona Stewart, Miss Dolly Jordan and J. E. Jackson. C. Ross, master of ceremonies, conducted a beautiful memorial service. Parker Speaks. In his address, which was received enthusiastically with close attention, Mr. Parker gave a complete history of the organization, its function, and its present status. He stated that the association has aided in putting more than 1,700 colored employees in the Pullman shops and colored girls in Pullman laundries, and that through the association all promotion hinges for colored employees of the company. That the organization is one of the greatest of the race, and that it is here to stay in spite of all opposition from within and without was also affirmed by Mr. Parker. Association an Instrument. According to Mr. Parker, the association is but an instrument in the hand of the Negro with which he can revolutionize, inasmuch as through the association, many things of note have already, been done for the race group, many things are being done, and many things will be done. Things which it has accomplished and is now accomplishing justify the permanent existence of the P. P. B. A., the speaker said. Aim of Group. The P. P. B. A. stands for all that is best within its ranks and will always do that which will aid most in promoting the highest type of good citizenship, and help in the progress of civic, fraternal and Christian affairs, Mr. Parker went on to say. According to the Grand Chairman, the association is to the rank and file of its members a distinct step forward for the whole race—a step which will make for permanent, prominent and law-abiding citizens. More, the speaker said that the Pullman company could be reached through this organization as through no other. Organization Christian. Mr. Parker asserted that the P. P. B. A. is built upon a Christian and fraternal basis, and urged that every member and officer would comprehend that fact and would identify himself with some church. Branding as false the assertion (Continued on page 3) UNIQUE CABARET PARTY GIVEN BY CARNATIONS The Carnation club, of which Mrs. Gertrude Willis is president, introduced an innovation Thursday evening at the Elks' Cabaret Dance in Minneapolis, when the entire club, consisting of twelve members, reserved a table for their very own. The table artistically decorated with carnations and maiden hair fern, and the members exquisitely gowned, were the cynosure of all eyes. The custom of social clubs reserving an entire table is quite the vogue with the night clubs and cabarets of Chicago and New York. However, since the Carnations introduced it to the Twin Cities, club parties, no doubt, will become the popular fad of the moment. Tne St.Paul Echo Details Of Florida Lynchings Published; Acid Torture Used Owen, Randolph Freed of Libel Conspiracy Charge Chicago.—(ANP) — Chandler Owen and A. Phillip Randolph, editors of The Messenger magazine, were found not guilty of conspiracy to libel Joseph D. Bibb, editor of The Chicago Whip, by a jury in Judge Gemmill's court Tuesday. The judge instructed the jury to bring in a not guilty verdict as the evidence of conspiracy was insufficient. He held, however, that there was cause for libel if Owen could not prove statements made recently in a series of articles on The Whip and its editors appearing in The Messenger. Bibb said he would institute suit for criminal libel against Owen. CONCLAVE GAINS MEETING PLACE Chicago Auditorium, Capacity of 4,500, Secured for N. A. A. C. P. Mass Meeting. (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) New York, May 28—One of the largest meeting halls in the city of Chicago, the Auditorium seating 4,500 persons, has been obtained for the Sunday mass meeting during the 17th Annual Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People this June, it was announced today. Clarence Darrow and James Weldon Johnson are to be the chief speakers at this meeting. Dr. Herbert A. Turner, President of the Chicago branch of the N. A. A. C. P., reports that arrangements are under way to broadcast over the radio the speeches delivered at this meeting. Among the prominent speakers added to the list of those who address the N. A. A. C. P. Chicago Conference are Judge Albert F. George, Chicago's only colored presiding magistrate, and Assemblyman Adelbert Roberts, colored member of the State Legislature. Elaborate musical programs are being arranged for the N. A. A. C. P. mass meetings, and the list of meeting places, now complete besides the Auditorium, includes Bethesda Baptist Church, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Pilgrim Baptist Church and Wendell Phillips Auditorium. J. Wesley Jones is in charge of arranging the musical programs which will be rendered by the choirs of the various churches as well as by individual assisting artists. WACCO PLAYERS IN HIT "Always in Trouble," given by the Wacco Players, was a great success. It was a great surprise to see how well each character had been drilled for their parts. Benjamin Cassius, Artie Boyd, Martha Bradley, Clara Smith, Josephine Hobbs, Louise Moore, Earl Parker, Cecella King, Clara Parker and Ralph Gardner were all stars in their parts and were directed by Louis White, who played an important roll. The spectacular scene was the Jazz wedding which was wonderfully arranged. Tallahassee, Fla.—Florida is again in the limelight of unpleasant notoriety through the lynchings, within three days, of two Negroes in different sections of the state. On Saturday night, May 8, Parker Watson was being carried from Clearwater to St. Petersburg when a mob took him from the officers and lynched him. Acid Used. The body was found with five bullet wounds and the face seared with acid. Watson had been arrested for alleged burglaries in St. Petersburg, and the theory has been advanced that some persons suspected he knew the cache of large quantities of stolen goods and applied the acid in an attempt to force him to reveal the hiding place. Body Hanged. On Monday night, May 10, Henry Patterson was taken from officers at Labelle, near Fort Myers, shot to death and the body hanged to a tree. An alleged attack upon a white woman was the cause of his arrest, ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, MAY 29, 1926 DULUTH EDITOR SUCCUMBS TO BRIEF ILLNESS John L. Morrison, Editor-Publisher of "The Rip Saw," Victim of Fatal Illness. Urged Legal Equality After Lynching in 1920, Printed Facts; Condemned Officials for Negligence. Duluth, Minn., May 24.—John L. Morrison, editor and publisher of "The Rip Saw," and lover and advocate of law and justice for all, is dead. It was he who first discovered and published in his paper the "Rip Saw" that a great injustice had been done the colored circus hands that were mobbed and done to death in this city in 1920. At that time the tension was strained to the breaking point between the races and everybody that was able armed themselves and resolved to die before being lynched. Refuted Accusation. Editor Morrison made a thorough investigation of the affair and published his findings boldly with glaring headline thus—"Negroes Did Not Rape the 17-year-old White Girl as Alleged." So eager was the public to know the truth that the first edition was soon bought up entirely; then the second edition was published because the demand was so great and it was soon exhausted; then the third and fourth editions and they were still going like hot cakes. The editor said then that his paper was never in such demand before. Editor Morrison still maintained that a great mistake had been made and it has never been proved that he was wrong, and most people believe he told the truth. Condemned Officials. He openly condemned mob violence and all those who were connected with that horrible crime, even the authorities that permitted it to happen, and was not content until the principals of the mob were convicted and the chief of police and the head of public safety had been retired from office. Previous to this time one found reading the "Rip Saw" was looked upon with suspicion but a mail carrier claimed that on his route where he had delivered only a few copies before, he was required to carry a great many copies of the "Rip Saw" to the very best people. Underground Railway. Mr. Morrison was born in Tabor, Iowa, near the famous "Mason and Dixon Line." His family belonged to the anti-slavery group and many (Continued on page 4) ESTHER DAY SERVICES Annual Estifer Day services will be held Sunday evening, June 6, at St. James A. M. E. church, Dale and W. Central, by the Orders of the Eastern Star chapters of the Minnesota jurisdiction. but the woman later testified before the Coroner's jury that she became frightened when the man came into her kitchen and had fled screaming. Troops Ordered Out. The situation at Labelle quickly became serious and many of the colored people went to Fort Myers. Troops of the Florida National Guard were sent by Gov. Martin to Labelle and the town put under military guard on Thursday. The State Chamber of Commerce, through its president, Herman Dann, announced that Governor John W. Martin would be asked to make a complete investigation into the killings. Mr. Dann's statement was that Florida "could ill afford to have such a stain as that caused by the slaying of the Negroes at this time when the eyes of the nation were on the state." Contractors building roads in the vicinity of Labelle maintained one large concentration camp for their Negro employees with armed white guards to protect them. INTENSIVE PROBE BEING GIVEN FLORIDA LYNCHING La Belle, Fla.—Protected by machine guns and a company of National Guardsmen, a coroner's jury Friday continued its probe into the lynching of Henry Patterson for an alleged attack on a white woman. According to the authorities, the woman now says Patterson did not attack her, but that she was scared. The county attorney announced the inquiry would last al lith week and he would summon every man and woman in Labelle, if necessary, to obtain the names of those responsible for the lynching. SOUTHERN JURY CONVICTS WHITE Murderer of Britt Pringle, Negro, Sentenced to Electric Chair. (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) New York, May 28.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, has received reports from Jacksonville of a new precedent set by a jury which convicted a white of first degree murder without recommending mercy, the verdict carrying with it the penalty of death in the electric chair. The white man, Britt Pringle, is alleged to have planned and executed the murder of John Simmons, a Negro proprietor of a woodyard, rifling the murdered man's pockets and forging a bill of sale in an attempt to create the impression the woodyard had been turned over to him. The convicted white man faces execution unless he is adjudged insane or the Governor of the state commutes the sentence. This is the second such conviction in a short time, the jury having recommended mercy in the first case, making the penalty life imprisonment instead of execution. 'FARINA' ENTRANT IN BABY CONTEST Diminutive Cinema Star Goes Into Competitive List in California Affair. (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) William Pickens, Field Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, reports from Los Angeles, Cal., that "Farina," the celebrated little colored motion picture star, has joined the list of contestants in the Los Angeles Baby Contest which promises to be one of the most brilliant of such affairs held by the N. A. A. C. P. Besides "Farina," babies are representing the leading churches, the American Legion and the U. S. Army. Mr. Pickens addressed a monster mass meeting opening the contest, 45 babies being presented as contestants. CABARET DANCES SUCCESS AT ELKS' HALL THURSDAY Ames Lodge No. 106, I. B. P. O. E. of W., and Minnehaha Temple Daughter Elks, are scoring a huge success with their weekly dances each Thursday evening at Elks' Hall, 6th and Lyndale Ave. A Charleston contest was a lively feature Thursday evening, May 20, when Orville Drake, Floyd Kennle, Scotty Williams and Wesley Jackson of St. Paul were the contestants. The applause which greeted Scotty acclaimed him the best of the foursome. A *beautiful set of irridescent frappe glasses was awarded to Mrs. Mattie Conners. Be sure and attend; you may be lucky this Thursday. Clarence Johnson and his six melody boys were just "too fine" in their renditions of "St. Louis Blues" and "Some of These Days," two old favorites which are sweeping the country with their popularity. And don't forget that Miss Ozzie really knows just "zactly" how to entertain you. If you want to know just when to go and where to go, read the St. Paul Echo. Civil Rights Suit Lost By California Woman Editor DEFEAT OF DYER BILL BLAMED TO G.O.P. SENATORS N. A. A. C. P. Statement Lays Responsibility Directly Upon Republican Senators. Names Of Voters Listed Recent Lynching in Mississippi, Two in Florida, Leer at Men Who Failed Duty. (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) New York, May 28—Republican Senators have brought about the defeat of the Dyer Anti-Lynching bill in the Senate Judiciary Committee, according to announcement today by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue. "The House of Representatives was able and ready to pass the bill, as it did in 1922." says the N. A. A. C. P. statement. "But Mr. Dyer and the N. A. A. C. P. forebore to press the measure in the House, knowing that the Senate was the crucial point "And in the Senate the Republicans entirely failed this measure, the recent lynching in Mississippi and two recent lynchings in Florida providing an ironical commentary upon this surrender. Only three Republican Senators out of nine and one Democrat voted to report the bill out of Committee. "Those who voted for the bill were: Senators Cummins of Iowa, Ernst of Kentucky and Deneen of Illinois, all Republicans, and Senator Ashurst of Arizona, Democrat. As there are nine Republicans to seven Democrats in the Judiciary Committee of the Senate, the Republicans have absolutely no excuse. Responsibility Placed. "Republican Senators killed the Dyer Anti-Lynching bill and on them the responsibility squarely rests. "The Republican Senators who voted against the bill are: Senators Borah of Utah, Means of Colorado, Harreld of Oklahoma. The following Republican Senators were reported as being absent and failing to vote: Senators Norris of Nebraska, Gillett of Massachusetts and Goff of West Virginia. Colored voters are urged to bear these names in mind at the next election." SINGING CONVENTION Ozark, Ark, May 28.—The Baptist District singing convention was held here today and will continue through Sunday. About 300 persons are taking part in the program. Thousands of white persons from the surrounding vicinity are attending the meetings to hear the various choirs sing. Refusal of Service at Public Inn Occasion for Action; Jury Deliberates Only Fifteen Minutes. Ventura, Calif., May 28.—(Special)—Mrs. Charlotte Bass, editor and owner of the California Eagle, lost her suit for $1,000 damages against the proprietors of the Old Adobe restaurant for a violation of the California Civil Rights law in refusing to serve her and her companions on the ground of color. The jury deliberated but fifteen minutes. The case resulted from an incident The case resulted from an incident which happened November 6, last. On Way to Address. Mrs. Bass, in company with her niece, Madeline Johnson, a student of the University of Southern California, Dr. Vera Jetmore Somerville, a graduate of the U. S. C., and Mrs. Susan Parden, talented musician, were en route to Santa Barbara to deliver an address before the Unitarian Club Women (white). The party having started from Los Angeles (about 85 miles south of Ventura) became hungry and stopped in the public inn at Ventura for a bite to eat. They were refused service. Civil Law Violation. In her suit, Mrs. Bass charged Bessie Ealy and Wm. Ealy, owners of the Old Adobe, had violated the California Civil Rights law in refusing to MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Libel Charge Cause of Indictment of Editors Louisville, Ky. — (ANP)—William B. Warley, editor of The Louisville News, and I. Willis Cole, editor of The Louisville Leader, were indicted by a grand jury at Madisonville, Ky., Tuesday. The editors are charged with libel in connection with the publication of news stories of the recent "legalized lynching" trials for rape in Madisonville. A Negro was arrested and sentenced to die for rape in thirteen minutes by a Madisonville court recently, but a rich young white man who was arrested a few weeks later after confessing a brutal attack on two little colored girls, escaped the death penalty by pleading insanity. CONVICTS RULED BY 'MONARCHS' Brutal Treatment in Alabama Prison Camps Blamed to Reigning Life Termers. (Preston News Service) Birmingham, Ala., May 28.—According to reports of the grand jury findings in connection with prison conditions in Alabama, three life term convicts ruled as monarchs over their fellow inmates, and much of the inhuman and brutal treatment the convict received is said to be due largely to a system under which the men worked. It is said that one Negro convict was rendered temporarily by, by the use of the "strap"—a club—by blows over his head and was forced to continue at work despite his condition. It is said that "straw bosses" gave the indiscriminate floggings to the convicts, the report said. The report said that Dr. Robbins, physician at the Flat Top camp, was on hand each morning when the men entered the mines, but left immediately to attend his private practice, leaving Homer Anderson to attend those who became ill or were hurt in his absence. Anderson, the report said, often performed "operations" on injured convicts and frequently amputated seriously bruised fingers. Anderson was a life termer. CIVIL WAR VETERAN'S Washington, D. C., May 27. Among the five mothers of men killed or who died in the Civil War recently, was one, Mrs. Samatha Ferrer, a race woman of Athens, Ala. She was recently found by the Pension Bureau on the roll of those receiving $30 a month from the government. Lost By nia Woman Editor serve her and her companions. This is one of the few times in the state that such an action has been brought under the law first enacted in 1907, and which has been strengthened twice since then. The trial was heard before a jury of ten men and two women. Mrs. Bass was represented by Attorneys Lewis Beeks and Afue McDowell. The defendant asked for a trial by jury. Evaded Issue. The Ealys took the witness stand on their own behalf and testified that they had been serving a party of prominent men of Ventura, at the regular Friday luncheon of the Jonah Club, at the time Mrs. Bass entered and demanded immediate service. Ealy read to her the statement that appears on the menu of the cafe stating that the management reserved the right to refuse service to any person at any time. Mrs. Bass denied that there was any special rush when she and her friends entered the Old Adobe, and stated that they were refused service plainly for no other reason than because of their color, and that she had been hurt by the humiliation. Fought Klan. Last year Mrs. Bass and her husband were sued by the members of the California Ku Klux Klan for articles against the klan which appeared in the California Eagle. The editors won the case. MEMORIAL DAY should mean much to the race when it considers the splendid record of the Negro in victories of American arms. PRICE FIVE CENTS PACE CLAIMS NO INTEREST DRAWN BY ELK'S FUND PACE CLAIMS NO INTEREST DRAWN BY ELK'S FUND Money of Order Kept in White Banks, Candidate for Secretary States. Printing Given Whites Present Treasurer and Secretary Fight to Maintain Inefficient System. Newark, N. J., May 28.—That a battle royal will be fought out in the election of officers of the I. B. P. O. E. Elks at Cleveland, in August, is apparent to those who have read the platforms of candidates for office. The present Grand Exalted Ruler, J. Finley Wilson, of Washington, D. C., announced himself as a candidate for a fifth term, and is confident of his re-election. There is an unwritten law in the Elks that no man shall serve as Grand Exalted Ruler more than four years and only two men have ever served that long since the original founder of the Order, B. F. Howard, served ten years. It was one of Mr. Howard's ambitions that came near wrecking the organization Bates Holds On. Singularly enough, one of the leaders in the fight against Mr. Howard's perpetuation in office was the present Grand Secretary, George E. Bates, who had ambitions then to become Grand Exalted Ruler. But evidently Mr. Bates changed his opinion about the long tenure of office after he became Grand Secretary, as he has been in office 15 years and is desirous of holding on to that lucrative job, which now pays a salary of $3,500 per year besides expenses. Harry A. Pace, candidate for grand secretary at the coming election and a past grand exalted ruler of the order, says: No Interest. "The Order of Elks has around $100,000 in cash, $5,000 of which is on deposit in two white banks in Richmond, Va. One of these banks pays no interest whatever on a $17,000 deposit they have had for nearly ten years, while another pays 2 per cent on $34,000 that has been with them for a long time. "I have sought for many years to have this money properly invested or to be distributed for deposit among the worthy banking institutions operated by our own people. There are only two obstacles in the way. Blame Laid. "One of these is the Grand Secretary and the other is the Grand Treasurer, both of whom have blocked every effort to put any of this money in colored banks, except one effort made by me throughout a whole year's time, after which I succeeded in placing $5,000 in the Wage Earners' Savings Bank of Savannah, Ga., against the opposition of both these men. "In addition to this fact, the Order paid for printing during 1924-25, the sum of $3,912.06, all of which went to one firm of white printers in New York, notwithstanding there are dozens of printing houses operated by members of the race who are also members of the Order. All of this money should have gone to colored printers. "This year I am making a further endeavor to break down this program (Continued on page 2) OHIO GOVERNOR ASKED TO LIGHTEN SENTENCE (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) New York, May 28.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has telegraphed Governor A. Victor Donahey of Ohio, urging executive clemency for David Atkins, a colored man recently sentenced to death for shooting a railroad detective. In urging the Ohio Governor to commute the death sentence of Atkins, the N. A. A. C. P. stated that the sentence was extremely severe in view of the fact that the railroad detective had repeatedly fired at and wounded Atkins before Atkins returned the fire killing him. The N. A. A. C. P. reports the general belief that Atkins would not have been sentenced to death he not been a Negro. 4 The St. Paul Echo An Independent Negro Weekly Newspaper "Entered as second class matter Nov. 7, 1925, at the post office at St. Paul, Minn., under the act of March 3, 1879" MEMORIAL DAY ousand and one memories, birth to come again, carrying in its wives every war of the nation. Americans of us whose face is questioned at every time but the call is for men who wished to be proud of the war recounted. War black soldiers gained an internal strife. To the press, responsibility are told with theism which marked their first American War, trouble in the with Mexico, and finally the War the right of black soldiers to hast, the world conflagration, caused criticism of the conduct. The leader of this criticism, General Robert Lee Bullard, conduct of the 92nd division. inside there have been men who live as was General Bullard, and has been highly favorable and knows the black American we were based upon the conflicting accepting verbatim either of the memorial Day comes, there is soldiers be held in anything but always justly been. And the celebrate this day of tears are proud that their sons have given sacrifice which has gone to she is. Bringing a thousand and one memories, bitter, sweet and sad, Memorial Day has come again, carrying in its wake the torn sighs that have trailed every war of the nation. Among those Americans of us whose faces are brown, and whose citizenship is questioned at every time but one of danger to the country, where the call is for men who will keep the trust, there is every reason to be proud of the war record which our soldiers have left. In the Civil War black soldiers gained an undying fame on both sides of the internal strife. To the present time stories of their heroism and responsibility are told with the same gusto, the same fresh enthusiasm which marked their first telling. The Spanish-American War, trouble in the Philippines, the diminutive fuss with Mexico, and finally the World War have all added their bit to the right of black soldiers to carry themselves proudly. Out of the last, the world conflagration, there have arisen stories which have caused criticism of the conduct of the American black soldiers in France. The leader of this criticism has been the now-retired Major-General Robert Lee Bullard, who made a critical "expose" of the conduct of the 92nd division. On the other side there have been men who were equally as well able to observe as was General Bullard, and their report of the Negro in action has been highly favorable and commendatory. To the man who knows the black American well, formation of an independent opinion based upon the conflicting reports is more justifiable than accepting verbatim either of the statements. And so, as Memorial Day comes, there is no need that the name of colored soldiers be held in anything but the high repute in which it has always justly been. And the millions of black Americans as they celebrate this day of tears and commemorations may indeed feel proud that their sons have given with the rest that ultimate blood sacrifice which has gone to make America as good, or as bad as she is. ENGINE COMPANY NINE more than forty years, St. Paul. Starting with four men, it rose personall of fifteen men. It time it has only ten men, and it fire-fighting machinery in a progress of which the colored should be proud. As a matter that they have been perfectly play with an occasional prideful the progress of the station. The taxpayers do not know, for in the city which has as much not with ten, but with twelve know further that in 1920, when the test for the position of the Fire Prevention bureau, the so that the man could not be such the office carried. It does not, when the man in question and given to a white man, do not seem to think of the colored fire department in the emin inclined to place colored fire are a very limited number of are qualified will be allowed, a man who is an engineer to receive his right to a captaincy ex were given charges. Mago is turning the probe of colored men there in the fire, too long content to pay tax it have in return for them, and in speaking with pride of the colored company, would do well, in taking an active interest are employed in the presumable type. For a little more than forty years, St. Paul has had a colored fire department. Starting with four men, it rose to its largest size in 1920 with a personnel of fifteen men. At the present time it has only ten men, and is equipped with some of the finest fire-fighting machinery in the city. All this seems to indicate a progress of which the colored citizens and taxpayers of the city should be proud. As a matter of fact, they are proud—so proud that they have been perfectly willing to let the company go its way with an occasional prideful reference, and no actual interest in the progress of the station. These colored taxpayers do not know, for instance, that every other company in the city which has as much work as this company is equipped not with ten, but with twelve and fourteen men. It does not know further that in 1920, when a colored fireman ranked highest in the test for the position of Assistant Chief of Inspection of the Fire Prevention bureau, the position was abolished, apparently so that the man could not be given the trust—and the pay—which the office carried. It does not know further that some time later, when the man in question was fired, the position was re-created and given to a white man. Colored people do not seem to think of the truth that because there is only one colored fire department in the city, and the city fathers do not seem inclined to place colored officers over white companies, there are a very limited number of offices which colored firemen who are qualified will be allowed to hold. That because of that fact, a man who is an engineer in the colored company has had to waive his right to a captaincy eight times in favor of white men who were given charges. Colored Chicago is turning the probe of public opinion upon the conditions for colored men there in the fire department. Taxpayers of St. Paul, too long content to pay taxes without asking for all they might have in return for them, and content in this particular matter in speaking with pride of the engine which is operated by the colored company, would do well to do as have the people in Chicago, in taking an active interest in the welfare of the race men who are employed in the presumably fair Civil Service work of this type. LOOKING UPWARD gram given at Pilgrim Baptist as concluded the second of two men to encourage others of the school. Use movements sponsored by sons have as their aim the in- them seek to assist colored be the momentous decision of whi- ocate the value of a specialize material inducements for enteri With a program given at Pilgrim Baptist church last Sunday evening, there was concluded the second of two noteworthy annual efforts by young men to encourage others of the youth of the race to continue on in school. Both of these movements sponsored by undergraduate fraternal organizations have as their aim the inspiration of Negro youth. Both of them seek to assist colored boys and girls in the formulation of the momentous decision of what to do after high school. Both indicate the value of a specialized college education, and one offers material inducements for entering a college or university. These actions on the part of men as young as men of college age are significant and promising. In direct results, the movements have definitely increased the percentage of colored students registered in American colleges. For that reason alone, they are to be commended for having accomplished in some degree their avowed aim. which is remarkably fine as of the spirit in the later man in the fraternities is both to the youth of the other things, and to the cohesion, these platforms a Phi Alpha fraternities measure of success which co-operative spirit which is remarkably fine and which augurs well for the continuance of the spirit in the later business and professional life of the men in the fraternities now carrying on this work. Inspirational both to the youth of the race in encouragement to seek the higher things, and to the older group in indication of a dawning race cohesion, these platforms of the Kappa Alpha Psi and the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternities are in every way deserving of the great measure of success which they have achieved. THEY CAN BE NICE It is so often the high and p paper to point out the unfair treatuity for a criticism of a different. The local daily papers share large white dailies the country thing that is the least untoward, place on the front page. When of crime that white men are com year, the story is headlined out of value of the item, and "Negro" point boldface type. Within the last two month point out this fault in both the le. Every once in a while, however of these papers reveals honorable the Negro and his accomplishm. The St. Paul Daily News for the pages devoted to literary com achievements which were present and with laudable deference. The development of jazz, a seems will be forced to accept with the notable authorities on the su was stated flatly and unequivocally its-true style which admits of it the fact was so. In another place William Sta was referred to as "the noted au pointed out that he had "accepted next anthology. The next day, t the youthful colored sprinter from honors in the state high school t These are things which need ter happenings. As for those, have been used in the papers du well have harsh comment directed time, although even in passing censure, they may rest. The policy of daily newspaper point of friction between the raid papers in St. Paul, which are close the colored population will, ever as they probably will not in the median fair treatment which will classes of subscribers. to high and pleasurable to the unfair treatment of the of a different nature is papers share a fault which the country over. When untoward, the story of age. When one of us co- women are committing with indulined out of all propriety and "Negro" is generally two months The Echo on both the local dailies. however, a close re- rals honorable and comm accomplishments. In the news for the present weekly comment, two were presented in a com-ference. of jazz, a dubious child to accept willy-nilly, was on the subject to the unequivocally in the t admits of no argument. William Stanley Braithwaite noted authority and had "accepted" a certain next day, the sport page printer from Duluth which need comment as for those, there are o e papers during the pa- ment directed to attain in passing we give the it. newspapers toward the green the races. It is to which are closely linked will, ever (as they have not in the future) stra- tit which will assure the e. It is so often the high and pleasurable function of the Negro paper to point out the unfair treatment of the race that an opportunity for a criticism of a different nature is more than acceptable. The local daily papers share a fault which is common to most large white dailies the country over. When a Negro does anything that is the least untoward, the story of it is given prominent place on the front page. When one of us commits the same sort of crime that white men are committing with us every day in the year, the story is headlined out of all proportion to the actual news value of the item, and "Negro" is generally played up in large-point boldface type. Within the last two months The Echo has had occasion to point out this fault in both the local dailies. Every once in a while, however, a close reading of the columns of these papers reveals honorable and commendatory mention of the Negro and his accomplishments. In the Sunday edition of The St. Paul Daily News for the present week, there were on the pages devoted to literary comment, two references to Negro achievements which were presented in a completely unbiased form, and with laudable deference. The development of jazz, a dubious child which the Negro it seems will be forced to accept willy-nilly, was attributed by one of the notable authorities on the subject to the American Negro. It was stated flatly and unequivocally in the take-it-or-leave-it-forit's-true style which admits of no argument or questioning that the fact was so. In another place William Stanley Braithwaite, the anthologist, was referred to as "the noted authority and verse critic." It was pointed out that he had "accepted" a certain bit of verse for his next anthology. The next day, the sport page carried a picture of the youthful colored sprinter from Duluth who had carried off high honors in the state high school track meet Saturday. These are things which need comment as well as the more bitter happenings. As for those, there are certain things which have been used in the papers during the past week which could well have harsh comment directed to attain another end. For the time, although even in passing we give them our most caustic censure, they may rest. The policy of daily newspapers toward the Negro is a constant point of friction between the races. It is to be hoped that these papers in St. Paul, which are closely linked with the well being of the colored population will, ever (as they have not in the past, and as they probably will not in the future) strain toward the line of median fair treatment which will assure the happiest results to all classes of subscribers. The Safety Valve Signed contributions not over three hundred words in length will be printed in this column. The Echo will not be responsible for any of the opinions which may appear in the column. The Editor There is such a thing as having too many irons in the fire. This is very true concerning our public gatherings. Last Sunday I was bewildered; I didn't know where to go. There were about six important meetings all at the same hour and all on the same day. Isn't there some way in which all the people could get together just once? Oh, what a grand and glorious feeling this would be. To the St. Paul Echo: It is generally known that there is much time and money lost through indecision. Many people to whom I have talked say, "The reason I haven't reached my goal is that I haven't chosen one." To me, this is a very logical reason. Every high school graduate should make a decision before entering the University. Thus, in this way they will save a great deal of time and trouble. After making a decision, and if further help is needed in this capacity, The Kappa Alpha Psi is sponsoring what is known as "The Guide Right Movement." The Kappa will serve in any capacity where help is needed. Sales RENTALS Service Houses of all kinds Small Payments Down Equities Arranged Real Estate Notary Public FOR SALE 6-Room House on Rondo St. $5,000. $500 down payment. 6-Room House on Rondo St. A bargain. $3,100. $600 down payment. Semi-Bungalow on Fuller St. $6,800. S Service Down anged ary Public Rondo St. payment. Rondo St. A 600 down Fuller St. 0,000. Down To the St. Paul Echo: ST. PAUL ECHO orkably fine and which augurs well in the later business and profes- paternities now carrying on this youth of the race in encourage- and to the older group in indica- these platforms of the Kappa Alfraternities are in every way de- uccess which they have achieved. pleasurable function of the Negro treatment of the race that an apparent nature is more than acceptable, a fault which is common to most over. When a Negro does any-thing the story of it is given prominent one of us commits the same sort omitting with us every day in the all proportion to the actual news it is generally played up in large-uses The Echo has had occasion to local dailies. Over, a close reading of the columns and commendatory mention of events. In the Sunday edition of the present week, there were on the moment, two references to Negroed in a completely unbiased form, dubious child which the Negro it only-nilly, was attributed by one object to the American Negro. It only in the take-it-or-leave-it-for-no argument or questioning thatley Braithwaite, the anthologist, chority and verse critic." It was "d a certain bit of verse for his the sport page carried a picture of a Duluth who had carried off high track meet Saturday. comment as well as the more bit-there are certain things which bring the past week which could to attain another end. For the we give them our most causticars toward the Negro is a constant yes. It is to be hoped that these likely linked with the well being of as they have not in the past, and (future) strain toward the line of assure the happiest results to all What She Wanted to Know Mandy, black and ponderous, had trouble with her teeth and was looking over some dental plates. "Could Aah eat wild 'em as good as Ah used to eat wild mah own?" she asked. "Oh, to be sure," repiled the dentist. "These plates are so scientifically fabricated that mastication is facilitated to a degree equal to, if not exceeding, Nature's own product." "Tassuh, yassuh," from Mandy, still unconvinced, "but what Ah wants to know is kin you chew wild 'em as well as wid you own?"—Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph. Wheelbarrow Long in Use The wheelbarrow is a good illustration of the old adage of familiarity breeding contempt, at least indifference. We are so used to having one around the place that a few of us stop to wonder when and where this useful article was invented. Its beginning is lost in antiquity, for thousands of years ago it was known to the Chinese, who put it to good use. The modern, steel, perfectly balanced vehicle is but an improved edition of a crude idea of ages ago. ANNOUNCEMENT A dispensation was granted the U. B. F. Lodge for ninety days. I. R. HAGAN, Secretary, 398 St. Anthony Ave. EVERYBODY IN THIRD ANNUAL M Given by the TWIN MEMORIAL DAY, Mo at UNION HALL, Ke Music by Stevens' Harmony King The Barga Corner Seventh A Fresh Fruits, Veg Noted for Its Q OUR DELIVERY Call CE EVERYBODY IS GOING TO THE THIRD ANNUAL MATINEE DANSANT Given by the TWIN CITY TENNIS CLUB MEMORIAL DAY, Monday May 31st, From 3 to 7 p.m. at UNION HALL, Kent St. and Aurora Ave. Music by Stevens' Harmony Kings Admission 50 Cents Massachusetts Dealers in Auto, Fire, Health, Industry INSU Office Phone—Coffax 5517 GIVE US A Auto, Fire, Health, Industry INSURANCE Bonds, and Compensation Office Phone, Caller 5517 GIVE US A CALL 3833 Fourth Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. J. P. DURDEN and C. L. MASON General Agents for IN THE REALM of Clubdom The WACCO Players and four friends motored to Elk River tourist park in five automobiles last Sunday and spent the day picnicing. The Adelphai club met with Mrs. Jennie Kelly, 950 St. Anthony Ave., Tuesday afternoon. There were several visitors present. The S. S. Superintendents will meet at little Pilgrim Sunday at 4 p. m. to arrange for their annual picnic. All others interested come out. The Drill given by the girls of Pilgrim Baptist church and St. James A. M. E. church at St. James Tuesday evening was a remarkable event. Each group being so well trained and performed so well that it was impossible to say which was the better. Messrs. Paul and Douglas Crane entertained 30 members of the B. C. C. Alumni and their wives at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brady of La Crossse, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Howard Curry of Minneapolis, and Mr. Elmer Carter were guests of the club. Audience Only Judge of Scenes That "Go" As a rule, it is easy for the author to discover before rehearsals draw to an end where the weaknesses, if any, of his play exist. It is a peculiar thing that a play which reads well often acts badly, and vice versa, writes Cosmo Hamilton in the Saturday Evening Post. I have noticed many times, with my own work and with the work of other men, that there are certain scopes which seem to be extraordinarily amusing on paper, but which have only to be put to the test of rehearsal to drop head first into the pit in which, in less expensive days, the orchestra tuned up. It is, too, quite impossible to ascertain, until a play has been well rehearsed, what lines are to be cut, what entrances altered and what exits are to be brought about with greater or less rapidity. It has been proved again and again how hopeless it is to make a true estimate of a play's appeal to an audience until it faces one. There are few authors and even fewer directors who dare to prophesy exactly how a play will take. Scenes which have been rehearsed for laughs and which have appealed to all concerned as being extremely funny during rehearsal may be received with stony silence by the people in front on "the night." Other scenes which appear to be trivial and unimportant may go with roars of laughter, while tragic moments and those in which the whole drama of the play has been worked up to a high pitch may friske like damp gunpowder when put to the final test. Williams' Minstrels At St. James A. M. E. Church Under Auspices of the Usher Board TuesdayEve.June1 At 8:15 p.m. Come One—Come All GOING TO THE MATINEE DANSANT CITY TENNIS CLUB Sunday May 31st, From 8 to 7 p.m. At St. and Aurora Ave. Admission 50 Cents Chin Market & St. Peter Streets Vegetables & Groceries Quality and Service. AGES ARE PROMPT Dar 9419 Bonding Co. All Kinds of RANCE Bonds, and Compensation CALL 3639 Fourth Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. UNIVERSITY AVE. ADVERTISERS Overland KRAMER DIETHERT CO. Dale 8016 315 University Ave. Storage, Repairing and Reconditioned Cars AMERICAN SESQUI-CENTENNIAL ANTI-SEGREGATION PETITION TO PRESIDENT COOLIDGE BY COLORED AMERICA TO ABOLISH FEDERAL EXECUTIVE SEGREGATION AT SESQUI-CENTENNIAL OF DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. To the President, Calvin Coolidge, Chief Executive, White House, Washington, D. C.; In this year of the Lord, the 1926th, Sesqui-Centennial Year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the U. S. A., which asserted human equality, and for American Independence Week set aside by Federal Commission under yourself to the end of nation-wide observance of this anniversary; We, the undersigned, for ourselves and all other Americans of African extraction or descent, do hereby earnestly and of right petition you to abolish by Executive Order the present segregation of Colored federal employees in Executive Departments — Treasury, Justice, Postoffice, Army and Navy and others, a subjection of our racial element to the race prejudice actual or presumed of all other elements, and therefore a denial of equality of citizenship to the race singled out from all others for segregation. For we hold it to be self-evident that consistency and national honor require that race distinction in deference to race prejudice be removed from federal executive practice in federal buildings at federal capital when the federal government arranges nation-wide observance of the sesqu-centennial of a Republic's first document which enunciated equality and freedom. This is the more true when the one race so prescribed furnished the first martyr, and soldiers in the war for the very Independence to be celebrated, with soldiers in every other war. National Equal Rights League, for United Colored American Committee, BLUE & FOR SERVICE AND LOW METER RATES SPACIOUS AND HEATED CARS UNIVERSITY AV Try GLENWOOD HARD COAL THREE PHONES Garfield 7501—7502—7503 S. BRAND Rice and University Do Your Rugs Need Cleaning? Try HELP'S Carpet Cleaning Works Cleaned, Renovated, Re-fitted Cleaned, Renocated, Re-fitted and Re-laid. Phone Us Date 5462—We Will (Call 406 W. 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E. R. L.) Name ... Address .. 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 Local Loan Co. 216 Exchange Bank Building Sixth & Minnesota Sts. Tel. Co 2417 LL WHITE AB CEdar 4006 E. ADVERTISERS Tel. Dale 2696 Res. Elk. 3519 F. W. POTHEN, Jr. Plumbing, Heating and Gas Fitting Jobbing Promptly Attended to 495 University Ave. St. Paul A. J. Scheiderbauer Geo. Adam University Electric Co. 439 University Avenue ELECTRIC WIRING and FIXTURES Old Houses Wiring a Specialty Bus. Phone Elkhurst 4729. Res. Phone Dale 1913. 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 E. F. Thienes Grocer 440 University Avenue corner Arundel We Specialize in Fresh Vegetables Try Our Delicious Coffees WE DELIVER Phone Dale 5843 Society·Notes ST. PAUL Rev. M. W. Withers, pastor of St. Johns Baptist church of Sioux Falls, S. D., is in the Twin Cities this week on business. He reports that the Sioux Falls branch of the N. A. A. C. P. is quite busy with the Baby contest which will end June 13, at the Coliseum, at which time Mr. Pickens will address the Branch. Much enthusiasm is being worked up and a very interesting time is anticipated. Miss Maggie Lee of St. Louis, Mo., who came to take care of her sick aunt, Mrs. J. A. Lane, 558 University Ave., is now departing, taking her aunt with her. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hanna have closed their home for two months and will reside with Mrs. Hanna's mother, Mrs. W. J. Gardner, 369 Jay St., who is quite sick. Miss De Quence Jordan, the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Jordan, remains quite ill at her home, 791 Rondo. She is still confined to the bed. Mrs. Henrietta Herrin, 281 Rondo St., is confined to her bed by illness. Mrs. Bessie Roberts, 978 St. Anthony Ave., remains quite sick. Mrs. Ethel Gavin, secretary to Jesse Binga of the Binga Bank, Chicago, Ill., is the guest of Mrs. Almee Hall and will spend the week-end in the Twin Cities. Y. W. C. A. NOTES The House Committee, with Mrs. Mary Wilson as Chairman, is planning a paper sale for Thursday, June 10. The proceeds will be used to help defray the expenses of a delegate to the Y. W. C. A. Community Conference, Frankfort, Kentucky, which will be held during the latter part of July. The gift of magazines or papers will be greatly appreciated. Bring them to "Y" or call Dale 1068 and we will send for them. Mrs. Jerry Larkins and Miss Hazel Wigington rendered very pleasing selections at our Vespers Sunday afternoon. The audience was especially delighted with the vocal numbers rendered by Mrs. Dovie Welch. If you are looking for fun and a good time, be sure and attend the Twentieth Century Carnival being given by the Twentieth Century Girl Reserves early in June. You will surely want to help when you know that the club is raising funds to send a delegate to summer Conference at Frankfort, Kentucky. Sunday afternoon marks the close of the Vesper Services for the season. Attorney George Hamilton will speak on the subject, "Patriotism and the Negro." Music will be furnished ed by the Stokes family orchestra and a piano solo rendered by Professor Ware. ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. T. J. Carr has returned from a visit to Chicago and the Western Baptist Convention which met at Milwaukee, Wis., last week. By special invitation he preached last Sunday to a union meeting of mission circles at Liberty Baptist church. His subject for tomorrow morning is: "The Mission of Sorrow, or Blessings in Disguise." The public is invited. FERGUS FALLS, MINN. The happy 13 gave an entertainment in the church basement Saturday night and realized $10.00. Green dinner, sandwiches and ice cream were served. This speaks well for the younger set. Mrs. Eliza Mitchell has returned from a month's visit with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. L. Patrick, at Sioux Falls, S. D. Mrs. Thomas Anderson, who has been on the sick list, is convalescent. Mrs. Wm. E. Anderson, who is still in-St. Luke's hospital, continues to improve and hopes to be able to return home soon. Mrs. H. Webster, Mrs. Maggie Anderson and Rev. Storrs fished at Daton Hollow Dam Saturday. Mrs. Anderson landed an 8-pound pickerel and thought she had a whale. Rev. and Mrs. Storrs were given another storm party Wednesday evening when a nice line of groceries were left them. Rev. and Mrs. Storrs are grateful to all who contributed. "Miss Betsy Thoughtless," by Mrs. Haywood, published in 1751, is generally regarded as the first really domestic novel in the English language. It is thought to have been the model for Miss Burney's "Evelina." FOR SALARY LOANS SEE ANDREW A. MURPHY 312 Builders Exchange Bldg. Ga 1095 MINNEAPOLIS Misses Mary and Eudora Marshall, 711 East River Road, proved to be very charming hostesses to about fifty young people of the Twin Cities social set Friday evening when a most beautiful dancing party was given at their home complimentary to the latter's birthday. PHYLLLIS WHEATLEY NOTES Phyllis Wheatley Giris won third place in the Intersettlement Swimming Meet held last Wednesday evening at Ryan's Baths. In the Senior Division a point was won by Marie Hughes for side stroke, by Beatrice Gibbs for crawl, by Henrietta Goins for back stroke, by Willie Lee Pointer for breast stroke and by Elizabeth Hiatt for relay race. Lorena Wells won all the points we received in the Junior Division. The Girl Scouts, accompanied by their leader, Mrs. Snedler, and Miss Ray, took part in Field Day at Kelley's Field last Saturday. There were about 800 Scouts present and our girls feel proud that they were among those awarded ribbons for honors for various feats. The Senior team lost Sunday to the P. O. Clerks with a 14 to 18 score. It was a mighty good game, peppy and fast. Next week is Girls' Week and the program to be carried on by the Settlement Houses in the city is as follows: Monday, May 31—Diamond Ball Games. Tuesday, June 1—Junior Track Meet at the Parade Grounds at 4:30. Wednesday, June 2—Round Robin Tennis Meet for Intermediate and Senior Girls at 7 p. m. Friday, June 4—Swimming Party at Unity House. Saturday, June 5—Hikes: Juniors leave at 1 p. m. for Glenwood, Intermediates and Seniors at 3 p. m. for Lake Johanna. Every one welcome. Following are the members for Phyllis Wheatley House secured during the recent campaign listed under the name of the worker who secured MISS ALLIE GLENN—Captain WORKER: Miss Allie Glenn; BNM BER: Miss BERN; Blorn Mrs. J. Hoftman, Miss E. M. Seyle Mrs. V. Carter, Mr. Carter, Mr. Butler A. M. Martin, M. A. Quinn, Mrs. B. lap, M. C. Woodward, M. Bina Cabell, Mrs. U. White, Mrs. M. Marshall M. Knox, Mrs. L. Lee, Mrs. G. Vinegar, Miss A. Feig, Mrs. F. G Mrs. J. Johnson, B. T. W. S. Club. WORKER: Mrs. Lila Riley, MEMBERS: Mrs. Margaree Adon, Mrs. B. Pago, Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Riley. WORKER: Mrs. Bura Hawkins MEMBERS: Mrs. E. O. O'Brien, Mrs. G. W. Thomas, Mrs. Joe Taylor, Mrs. Minyl Wm. Wosm, Mrs. C. W. Hawkins WORKER: Mrs. Ehee Turner; MEMBERS: Mrs. E. Turner, W. N. Grigatsby Mrs. E. Sheele, Rev. H. C. Claybrook Mrs. L. Sheepard, Mrs. E. B. Richard, H. Williams Outstanding Used Car Values OAKLAND and PONTIAC SIXES Used cars can also be purchased more advantageously than ever before. Now is the time to make your selection of used cars at SAM J. BECK, Inc. Oakland & Pontiac Distributor 153 West Sixth Street CEDAR 1667 Elkhurst 8473 Elk Tailoring Co. Suits Made to Order M. LOVE, Prop. 306 Rondo St., St. Paul, Minn. FurStorage All Year Protection AT VERY LOW COST For the Next 60 Days We Allow 25% Discount On Repairing and Remodeling. Estimates on Fur Jobs Gladly Given CALL CEDAR 2019 H. Doroshow Fur Co. 444 St. Peter St. Tuesday night at Forresters Hall was the scene of very splendid festivities prompted by the Doric Lodge A. F. and M. No. 3, for the entertainment of their families. A very delightful program was rendered. Mr. Foster Byrd, one of the first members when the lodge was organized several years ago, gave an interesting talk. Mrs. George Adams rendered "Swanee River," every one joining in the chorus. Instrumental solos were given by Miss Barbara Calhune. Mrs. Edmonia Chapman, W. M. of Elizabeth chapter No. 2, was called upon to speak in the interests of the lodge. She responded very beautifully. Mrs. Wm. Porter gave a group of short selections from various colored writers. The affair was managed by Messrs. Geo. Adams, W. Batchman, W. F. Maupins and H. S. Merry. The Interstate club met with Mrs. Vjctor Toles, Monday night. After a very interesting program the hostess served a very elaborate lunch. The Ladies' Aid met this week with Mrs. Janice Byrd. Dainty refreshments were served. St. Marks A. M. E. church elected delegates Sunday to the District Sunday School conference. Miss Anna Byrd left this week for St. Paul to visit Mrs. Jose Sherwood. Blanche Dyre, Mrs. Frank Peoples, Thomas Stovall. WORKER: Mrs. Agnes Eddings; MEMBERS: Mrs. Geo Clay, Mrs. R. S. Monroe, Mrs. R. J. Willis, Mr. and Mrs. E. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jones, Mrs. M. Kintchlow, Mrs. Belle Scott, F. Ed- ards, Mrs. Nellie Walker, Mrs. Agnes WORKER: Mrs. L. B. S. Smith; MEMBERS: Miss L. B. O. Smith, Thomas M. B. O. Smith, Thomas M. B. O. Smith, Mrs. G. W. Nixon, Mrs. M. Jackson, Mrs. J. A. Smith, Mrs. J. M. Allison, Mrs. J. A. Smith, Mrs. J. M. Allison, H. C. Richardson, Mrs. H. C. Richardson, Mrs. H. C. Richardson, Mrs. Tela-Burt, Nathan Dedwan, Mrs. Tela-Burt, Nathan Dedwan, MEMBERS: Mrs. Ada Englehardt; MEMBERS: Mrs. Ada Englehardt, Mrs. Manie Brown, B. S. Barnett, J. M. Barnett, Red Elmora Sanders, L. J. Allen, John Nappie. WORKER: Mrs. C. M. Fisher; MEM- Bler; C. m. F. Fisher; Mrs. M. F. Black. WORKER: Mrs. Beulah Mitchell Mrs. Pansy Chavis, Mrs. Fred Williams. WORKKER: Mrs. M. M. Donovan Mora M. Mary Williams, Mrs. Mora Pipkins. WORKER: Mrs. E. H. Paul; MEM- Boden; Mrs. Harry Robinson, Mrs. Talmadge Carey, Mrs. M. G. Evans BERS: Mrs. Lena Coleman, Mrs. Anna Jenkins, Mrs. Eva W. Carr, Mrs. M. Messner, Mrs. L. L Pollard, Mrs. Minnie Smith. WORKER: Mrs. L. Banks; MEMBERS: Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Gibson, LaSalle Drug Store, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. White, Mrs. W. M. Gibson, White, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meade, Miss S. Mickens, Mrs. Anna Wright, Sixth Ave. Fruit Store, Mrs. Geo. M. Williams, Mrs. W. M. Gibson, K. Workoff, Wendell Jones, G. R. Goosey, J. W. Baldwin, James C. Durden, G. Fowler, Mrs. B. J. Wilkerson, S. E. Williams, D. L. Laws, Mrs. Luther B. Orr, Mrs. F. E. Barney, Mrs. H. M. McDonald, Mrs. Lewis Horde, Mrs. E. Atwood, Mrs. E. L. Moore, Mrs. O. F. Woodric, Mrs. D. Fraser, Mrs. E. McQuinn, Mrs. S. C. Chambers, Miss Hattie Lonson, Mrs. B. J. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Newlin, S. G. West, Mrs. E. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Banks, Miss E. M. Ray, Miss W. G. Brown, S. L. Ransom, Miss Susie Trimble. MRS. HELEN JACKSON, Captain W/ HIS BAMY, Miss Mason, MEMBERS: Miss L. Bacon, Mrs. Helen Jackson, Mrs. C. Torrell, John Wood- house, Miss Essie Mason, Mrs. Essie Arnold, Marshall Hill, Mrs. E. Adams, Miss Anna Krost, Mrs. A. Bond, Mrs. Anna Graham, Mrs. Mollie Cheek, Mrs. Mamie Crowder, Mrs. Mayne McCoy, George Johnson, Mrs. Odell Graham, Haco Smith, A friend, Mrs. Robert Van Hook, Mrs. Arthur White, Miss Fannie Johnson. If any person who has paid their membership is omitted, please notify the office (Cherry 3098) that we may have a correct mailing list. LOOK Sales-Rentals Mortgages-Loans Sixty-Room Flat Building 319 to 329 Farrington Ave. 2-5 and 7-room flats. Hot water, automatic heat. $6.00 a room. St. Anthony Ave., 6-room house ..... $4,200.00 St. Anthony Ave., 8-room house ..... $6,000.00 St. Anthony Ave., 7-room (Duplex) ..... $4,500.00 W. Central Ave., 6-room house. ..... $3,500.00 W. Central Ave., 6-room ..... $3,750.00 Rondo St., 12-room house (good business property) ..... $5,500.00 Rondo St., 7 rooms ..... $4,500.00 Fuller Ave., 7-room house ..... $6,000.00 Iglehart Ave., 5-room bungalow (Brick) ..... $7,000.00 Sherburn Ave., bungalow ..... $4,000.00 St. Anthony Ave., 5-room bungalow ..... $4,420.00 Three valuable lots in White Bear Village Terms on All of These Sales Joseph E. Johnson REAL ESTATE Dale 1183 526 St. Anthony Ave. DUPLEX 550 St. Anthony Ave., 2 baths, gas, electric, hardwood, $3,750; $350 cash, balance less than rent. Fred D. McCracken Cedar 8190 Newton Building Res. Humboldt 8190 MINNEAPOLIS ADVERTISERS Baby Contest 1st Prize $10.00 2nd Prize $5.00 3rd Prize $2.50 Mrs. Fannie H. Shanks, Chirman 3712 4th Ave. So. Locust 2449 Mrs. Jesse Shepard, Asst. Sec. 3515 4th Ave. So. Mrs. Lucille Banks, Secretary 1301 6th Ave. No. Mrs. Ellisbeth Cheatham, Treas. 2039 8th Ave. So. Woman Invented "Cocktail"? The origin of the term "cocktail" is not known. The drink is supposed to have been invented by Elizabeth Flanagan, who was the widow of an Irish soldier, who fell in the service of his country. She appears, after his death, to have been a suitier and in that capacity to have followed a troop of Virginia horsemen under the command of Colonel Burr. She took up quarters in the winter of 1779 in a place called "Four Corners." Here she set up a hotel and it was in that hotel that the drink that is known as the cocktail was invented. who is ill. Miss Byrd is very much missed by her many friends here. Plans are about completed for the entertaining of the State Federation which meets in our city in June. Mrs. Jennie Young of St. Paul is State president. The Interstate club met this Monday night with Mrs. Marie T. Cole. Mrs. Coles gave a book review on "There Is - Confusion," written by Jessie Faucett. Mrs. Minnie Adams read a paper, "Our Children and Their Home Influence. Quarantine has been lifted from the home of Mrs. Jessie Williams. Mr. Williams is glad to be able to return to his home. The dinner given at St. Marks church Thursday was a decided success. The proceeds for the benefit of the trustee board. Mrs. Roy Avant is improving at her home in E. Sixth St. Mrs. Ed Nichols is also improving. MINNEAPOLIS Phone—South 7954 W. SQUII Funeral 502 E. 24th Street "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, 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 Phone—Locust 2449 8712 4th Ave. So. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. "and a little child Votes for Baby C Minneapolis Br St. Peter A. L. 22nd St., Between 11 Closing Thursday No THREE CASH PRIZES 1st Prize $10.00 2nd Prize Vote and Help to Determine COMM Mrs. Fannie H. Shanks, Chairman 3712 4th Ave. So. Locust 2449 Mrs. Jessie Shepard, Asst. Sec. 3515 4th Ave. So. THE MASTER --- St. Louis Post-Dispatch Supports Negro Explorer's Statement That There Is No Lost Continent at Pole. (Preston News Service) St. Louis, Mo., May 28.—According to an editorial in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch "Matt Henson was Right. The editorial follows: The report of the Amundson expedition that they found only ice and water at the North Pole should cause Matt Henson a pleased smile. Henson, the Negro who was at the pole with Peary, said in an interview a while back: "I'll eat all the ground they find around the pole." He explained his reasons with little scientific terminology but with much common sense and practical judgment, based on 20 years' experience in the Arctic. "The currents are too swift around the pole for it to be land-locked." Henson said. "Admiral Peary and I drifted 60 miles in 24 hours on an ice pack. We noticed, too, that the ice shored and hummocked much more than it would if there were land underneath or if the ice fields we crossed had been tied somewhere to land." Perhaps the Wilkins expedition will make a broader survey than Peary and Henson did. It is still ADVERTISERS Established 1905 RE NEAL Director Minneapolis, Minn. Graham's Pharmacy 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. and Home Building Company 334 E. 38th St. Minneapolis Colfax 2044 Carpenter and Builder REMODELING RESHINGLING PORCHES, GARAGES C.W. Butler—Phone Dupont 4526 3725 18th Avenue So. Minneapolis, Minn. I shall lead them'' 5 Cents Contest Branch, N. A. A. C. P. M.E. Church 10th and 11th Aves. So. Eight, June 17th, 1926 IS IN GOLD FOR BABIES Price $5.00 3rd Prize $2.50 nine the Most Popular Baby ATTEEES: Mrs. Luclile Banks, Secretary 1301 6th Ave. No. Mrs. Elizabeth Cheatham, Treas. 2039 20th Ave. So. Time Waits For No One It is too late to say in the years to come, "Why didn't we have a family group taken before Jim married and Mother died?" or "Why didn't we have baby's picture made when he was one year old?" And Sonny will surely blame us if he hasn't a picture showing how he looked in his first long trousers. Time waits "or no one—TODAY—NOW, is the time for this year's portraits." "That Man Smith" will furnish portraits at the price you want, as our styles cover a wide range in styles, sizes and prices. "That Man Smith" Artist Photographer 633 Sixth Avenue N. Minneapolis CLUB ROOM—CEDAR 6245 CAFE—CEDAR 9088 THANN TRAVIS, President 40 EAST 3RD STREET E. FOY ELLIOT, Manager ST. PAUL, MINN. Laggage goods purchased at Garland's assures one of the utmost in quality, appearance and long use. Garland's prices are incommensurate with the quality. Destrable Charge Accounts Always Welcomed PARKER MAKES ADDRESS FOR P. P. B. A. SERVICE (Continued from page 1) made by some one that Bishop Carey made a trip from Chicago and return out of funds from the treasury of the P. P. B. A., Mr. Parker continued by assuring all concerned that the treasury of the organization is used only for its members in time of sickness and death, and that under its constitution all funds taken in are trust funds and cannot be used for anything but as prescribed in the constitution. Wives of porters were grateful for the knowledge concerning the free death benefit, and the benefit derived from the association. Unable to give all the information relative to the two benefits because of lack of time, Mr. Parker plans to return to St. Paul in the near future to give lectures so that the wives of the porters may get a greater knowledge of the organization. possible that land may be found. But for the time being we tie in with Matt Henson. The fabled "lost continent," of the Arctic wastes is a pleasant conjecture, yet all indications point to water and not land. The first successful airplane flight was made 22 years ago. SIMPSON @ WILLS The Reliable Morticians are now located in their beautiful new mortuary chapel Office Phone—Cedar 1024 Residence Phones Tel. Dale 1914 Tel. Dale 2541 17 West Exchange Street ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA E. N. Martin L. R. Blair And You Are Next All the Time Sanitary Tonsorial Parlor 329 NO. DALE STREET Manicurist St. Paul, Minn. 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A bag that you will be proud to own. 18 and 20-inch sizes. Regular $25 to $27.50 values, $19 to $22 Garland's assures one of the use and long use. Garland's with the quality. Annuals Always Welcomed LAND GE SHOP V MARY WHITE OVINGTON Chairman, Board of Directors of the N. A. A. C. P. "The Wooing of Jezebel Pettyfer," by Haldane MacFall. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 730 Fifth avenue, New York City. Price $3.00. By mail $3.10. Prancing Nigger," by Ronald Firbank. Published by the Brentano Company, Fifth avenue & 27th St., New York City. Price $2.00. By mail $2.10. It is interesting to note the type of English writers who have lately used the Negro as material for fiction. They are all men of delicate taste. Leonard Merrick, the novelist, with his "Quaint Companions;" David Garnett, writer of fantastic tales, with "The Sailor's Return;" Ronald Firbank, whose "Prancing Nigger," has been compared to Alice in Wonderland;" and Haldane MacFall, author of "The Wooing of Jezebel Pettery," whose other works concern themselves with such subjects as "French Pastellists" and "The History of Painting." It is a compliment to the African that such men have depicted him. In America he has been used largely in burlesque. His humor has been depicted as buffoonery. Du Bose Heyward, with a poet's sensitiveness, saw the beauty and tragedy in "Porgy" and his surroundings, but no one in the United States has revealed the wit and charm of the Negro as has the Englishman. Ronald Firbank and Haldane MacFall have written of the Negro of the British West Indies. "Prancing Nigger" is a dream of an enchanting island in the West Indies, where the country maiden wears a garland of flowers for clothing, and where the city, like other cities, beckons, and clothes, and captivates, and, at last, soils. The title is unfortunate. It leads one to expect burlesque while the book is delicate, suggestive. A scene appears only to fade away. Its laughter is fraught with pain. One's only criticism is that the book is far too short. This fault can never be laid at the door of "The Wooings of Jezebel Pettyfer," which would be better if it were shorter. It falls off at the last, and one is a little provoked to find so many interesting characters all come to a bad end. To be sure Jezebel, whose name describes her perfectly, lives triumphant, but she is continually bad. One however, is not much concerned with the story. It is the setting and the wit that makes Jezebel Pettyfer. The major part of the book is laid in Jamaica and the characters are black men of a company of Zouaves, together with the clerk and schoolmaster and loose women who frequent the saloon of the Negro Huckleback. Much complaint has been made by colored readers that this is not a fair picture of the West Indian Negro. Of course it is not. But what story that revolved about a soldier's life would be? It seems quite as decent a crowd as Kipling drew in "Soldiers Three." At times the white man obtrudes himself, but not often. Moreover, the book is a reprint, having appeared first in 1897. Doubtless, MacFall would see changes should he be put in command of a company of Zouaves in Jamaica to-day. But certainly he caught the wonderful wilt, the bright imagery of the speech of Classified Advertising Rates— All Classified Ads Payable in Advance. Three cents per word; minimum charge thirty cents. FOR RENT—Furnished front room and kitchenette. Elkhurst 5257. CEDAR 6000 ST. PAUL RED TOP CAB Organized Responsibility Organized Responsibility ATLANTIC 4000 MINNEAPOLIS Correction—N. A. A. C. P. Baby Contest will be held at Pilgrim Baptist church, Summit and Cedar, Friday evening, June 18. Mayme Green, chairman. The Past Daughter Rulers' Council, I. B. P. O. E. of W., will give a card Larty at Pioneer Hall June 4. Admission 15 cents. N. A. A. C. P. DRIVE ON FOR NEW MEMBERS Success is one part inspiration and nine parts perspiration. Wisdom is knowing what to do next. Skill is knowing how to do it. Virtue is doing it and the man who says, "It can't be done" is interrupted by the man who is doing it. Join the N. A. A. C. P., which is the continuance of the Abolition movement, and help to stamp out caste. Any person who pays $1.00 for membership and does not receive an additional receipt from the National office within a reasonable length of time notify the chairman of membership committee. Dr. M. W. Judy, 3533 Fourth Ave. So. Locust 6509. WELCOME HALL NOTES Rev. G. W. Camp left Sunday night for general assembly, being the only Negro from Minnesota. They have a special train and will be gone three weeks. Several years ago Rev. Camp was made moderator of St. Paul Presbytery. Two years ago he was given honorary degree of Dr. of Divinity. The dedication of the flag pole took place on the playground Saturday, May 22. After the invocation and patriotic singing, Mr. James Snydam and Mr. George Hazzard made short speeches. The principal address of the day was then made by Mr. Fred Snyder. As the beautiful flag soared upwards, all cheered and waved tiny flags. "Sewing for the Heathen," a play, will be given by the ladies of the Hall, Thursday, June 3, at 8 o'clock. Do you get value received for the money you spend? Spend your money in an appreciative market. Patronize our advertisers, they deserve your patronage. Classified ads in the St. Paul Echo bring quick results. It is just as well to put off altogether some of the things we might do today. the black men among whom he was thrown. Jezebel Pettyfer in her delicate muslin draperies is captivating, she makes a "Lulu Belle" tawdry. Her justification of her life is too long to quote but she brings scripture, all too convincingly, to her aid. "Appears to me de only women wid style' dat was of much account in de Scriptures, dey was almost always loose in dey affections.***Dar was dat Eve herself—she don't even got de patience to wait for de Lord to settle down and create a Church-of-England clergyman to marry she, but she gits worri' round, eatin' apples **** and so on, calling upon a galaxy of Biblical figures, women and men. There is conjure in the book, and much thievery. But the story is tawdry. One is concerned, not with what happens but with the comments upon the happenings. It ends with this philosophy; "For meself," said Wilberforce Gumme, the chemist, who had the reputation of being a thinker, "I don't hold much wid de idea dat God made everything—I has too much respect for de Almighty. Otherwise ye is bound to lower de credit of yo de Creator." C. H. CRANE Painting,Paperhanging & Varnishing 353 Chatsworth St. Dale 3881 St. Paul McKinney of Detroit Leads Successful Fight Against Discrimination Pointed at Mary Monroe. (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) W. Hayes McKinney, chairman of the Legal committee of the Detroit branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, reports the successful conclusion of court action against the Detroit Civil Service Commission, compelling them to reinstate Miss Mary F. Monroe, young colored social worker who had been illegally discharged. Miss Monroe, a graduate of Atlanta University, who had done post-graduate work at Hampton and the University of Chicago, took the Detroit Civil Service examinations, being ranked seventh in the list. She received an appointment in the Detroit Department of Public Welfare, doing work which was called satisfactory a number of times by her superior. In February Miss Monroe received a summary notice of her discharge, without opportunity of a hearing before the Civil Service Commission. The case was taken to court, where Judge Guy D. Miller of the Wayne County Circuit Court held that the discharge of Miss Monroe, without the previous approval of the Civil Service Commission, was illegal. A writ of mandamus has been issued directing that Miss Monroe be reinstated and that her salary in arrears from the time of her discharge be paid forthwith. were the slaves that domiciled on his father's premises during the day and fled north by night. When he noticed food being carried out to the barn he knew that some fugitives were on their way to freedom. John L. Morrison had a number of relics of old John Brown of Harper's Ferry fame and he remembered when the noted abolitionist had stopped at his father's place on his way from Kansas. If there were more John L. Morrisons or men like him, Americans would have less cause for shame. As there was only one Fred Douglass, one Abraham Lincoln, one Booker T. Washington, one Wendell Phillips, one Harriet Beecher Stowe, one Julius Caesar, one Bentus, and one Toussaint L. Overture, the race cannot expect more than one John L. Morrison. John L. Morrison was a friend and member of the N. A. A. C. P., attended all their meetings when possible, heard all the prominent speakers, and commented favorably in his paper on all of them, including Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, Dr. Roman and Mr. Pickens. "Night hangs upon his eyes His bones would rest— That have labored to attain this hour In general honest thought For the common good to all His life was good, He was the noblest Roman of them all." A law-abiding citizen had no cause to fear the "Rip Saw" and its brave editor, but the paper was a hornet to the wrong-doer. John L. Morrison leaves a wife and two minor children, a girl 14 and a boy 13 years old, John L., Jr. They should be remembered, and he will not be forgotten. 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. Mrs. T. H. LYLES Oldest Established Mortician Office: Cedar 0508 Res: Dale 2947 150 West Fourth St. ST. PAUL, MINN. 00 ST. PAUL TOP AB Organized Responsibility CALLA 00 MINNEAPOLIS Have Banished String The man who tied a string around a finger to remind him of errands to be done for his wife has forever departed. The string has been banished by the notebook so effectually that if ten men were challenged to account for their good memories nine would display notebooks and the tenth would confess that he made memoranda of his errands on the back of a letter. Even the farmer no longer drives to town with his finger tied around with a string. He may not have the businesslike notebook, but somewhere in a pocket there is a letter he intends to answer some time, or a bill of sale, or a notice from the road overseer, and on the back of one of these he writes down the errands he is to do for his wife. There hasn't been a string jogger of memory in his generation. "In the old days," explains an elderly man, "there were few pockets, no convenient scraps of paper and not always pen and ink or a pencil. But always in one of these pockets was a bit of string. The men of my days grew up with string in their pockets. People carry pencils nowadays instead." Icebergs travel only about five or six miles in a day. Pennsylvania Take Help Worker Virginia Takes Step T Help Worker's Race R Pennsylvania Takes Step To Help Worker's Race Relations Resolution Passed to Allow Negro Workers in Unions and to Do Away With Racial Discrimination. (Preston News Service) Erie, Pa., May 28.—What is regarded as a signal step in bettering the condition of Negro labor in connection with the attitude of a white labor federation was made here recently when a resolution stipulating better relations between workers of the two races was introduced into the state federation of labor. A resolution was introduced by Charles W. Fulp (colored), head of the Pittsburgh Local No. 2012, U. M. W. A. Primrose. The resolution was adopted by the Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor at its annual convention here. The resolution follows: Whereas, there still exist local unions that discriminate against Negro workers, and Whereas, it is against the interests of all workers, both white and colored, to divide the ranks of labor along the lines of race and sex or religion, therefore, are still exist local criminate against Need against the interests both white and color to establish complete all trade unions an American Federatic Be it Resolved; That the Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor convention goes on record as opposing race discrimination wherever it manifests itself, and be it further, Phone Dale 8339 Try the Drug Store First ELMER MORRIS DRUGGIST Prescriptions Rondo and Mackubin 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. 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Making paper from rags was first discovered by the Chinese. tion of Labor of Pennsylvania pledges itself to do everything in its power to do away with race discrimination and instructs its delegates to the American Federation of Labor convention to use its influence in order to establish complete race equality in all trade unions affiliated with the American Federation of Labor. Apex System HAIRDRESSING call MRS. MORGAN after 6 P. M. for Appointment 565 St. Anthony Elk. 5583 Stein's Cash Grocery & MEAT MARKET 893 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. Heinz Culture Proctor Hair Shop Permanent Waving, Scalp and Scalp Tching and Dye- Hair Removing, and Bench Work R TERMS air Shop Pittsburgh, Penn. Mrs. Annie Howard, 3038 Snelling Ave., beloved mother of Prof. Wm. 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