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VOTE in the state primaries on Monday, June 21, and exercise your rights as you may help your candidate to nomination. VOL.1, NO.33 COL. ROOSEVELT TO ADDRESS NIGHT MASS MEETING Has Served on Award Committee for National Association's Spingarn Medal. Woman's Club Active William E. Dever, Chicago Mayor, Asked to Speak on Closing Night of Session. New York, June 11.—Col. Theodore Roosevelt has accepted an invitation to address the Seventeenth Annual Conference in Chicago of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, it was announced today. Col. Roosevelt, who has been a warm friend of the N. A. A. C. P., and has served as a member of the Spingarn Medal Award Committee, will speak at the night mass meeting on Monday, June 28. Chicago Prepared. The City of Chicago is ready for the influx of delegates to the Conference, according to reports from Dr. Herbert A. Turner, Chairman of the Chicago N. A. A. C. P. The elaborate preparations for the entertainment of delegates and visitors include a tea on Wednesday afternoon, June 23, before the opening night mass meeting, tended at Chicago's and the country's most celebrated settlement house, Hull House. The tea is given by the Woman's Club of Chicago, co-operating with Miss Jane Addams, head of Hull House and a member of the N. A. A. C. P. Board of Directors; Miss Mary E. McDowell, Chicago Commissioner of Public Welfare; Mrs. Julia Lathrop, President of the Illinois League of Women Voters, and Mrs. Irene Goins of the Interracial Committee. A feature of the Conference will be an automobile outing to Lincoln Park on Saturday, June 26, followed by an afternoon reception at the Vincennes Hotel. The latest addition to the Conference list of speakers is William English Walling, author and lecturer, and one of the founders of the Association, who for many years has been a member of the Board of Directors. New Speakers Listed. Because of congestion in transportation due to the meeting of the Eucharistic Congress in Chicago, the N. A. A. C. P., at the suggestion of the railroads, is urging all delegates (Continued on page 4) MIKE KINKEAD FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY Has Served in Office and Is Grad uate of the St. Paul College of Law. Mr. Michael Kinkead, candidate for County Attorney of Ramsey County, is one of the promising aspirants for this office. He has served some time in this office, being first assistant to the present incumbent, but resigned during the trial of the Gleeman brothers, due to a statement made by the present incumbent in the press, which was resented by Mr. Kinkead. He is a thoroughly capable man, a very able lawyer, aggressive, efficient and with Abraham Lincoln like proclivities. This young man came to this country in his boyhood from Limerick, Ireland, where he graduated from the Royal Academy at Dublin. He is a graduate of the St. Paul College of Law of this city and has numbered among our group many staunch friends, due to the fact that he is of an unbiased mind. Mr. Kinkead states his guaranty is to give to all, regardless of class distinction, every protection afforded by the laws of this county, state and the United States. WARD FILES FOR DIVORCE Mr. Joseph Ward filed papers for a divorce from his wife, Mrs. Minnie Ward. The papers were fled Friday, June 11. Mr. Ward is one of the proprietors of the Peoples Cafe, 388 Kent St., St. Paul, Minn. The St. Paul Echo MINA. Historical Society Bldg. Bain! Paul, Minnesota FIRST APPEARANCE OF LYRIC SOPRANO HERE M. J. M. Madame Roberta Dodd Crawford of Chicago, well known lyric soprano, is to be presented in concert Friday evening, June 25, at Pilgrim Baptist church at 8:15 p. m., under the auspices of the Earnest Workers' club, of which Mrs. W. B. Walker is president. Madame Crawford is a pupil of Mme. Herman Devries, the celebrated French coach, who states that Madame Crawford has a voice of natural beauty of timbre; in addition she sings with fine phrasing and musical intelligence. MAAS AGAINST CURTIS REED BILL MAAS AGAINST CURTIS REED BILL Declares Control of Schools Belongs in Hands of the Community. The stand taken by Melvin J. Maas, Congressional candidate on the Republican ticket against the Curtis-Reed bill, which has as its ostensible purpose the creation of Federal Department of Education, is indeed a commendable one. In a recent speech, Mr. Maas declared: "I am opposed to the Spartanizing of our children; there can be no legitimate reason for placing our schools under the control of the politicians in Washington. The control of schools logically belongs in the hands of the community. The passage of this insidious bill means the creation of a dangerous political machine, the standardization of education and will make of our children empty molds into which the politicians can pour their propaganda and would endanger the existence of the private and parochial schools. "Every legitimate function that is claimed for this bill can be performed by the Department of Education now operating under direction of the Department of Interior. This fact, together with the persistency with which advocates of this measure have sought to effect its passage, have led me to scrutinize very closely the motives of those who have sponsored this and similar measures." According to Mr. Maas every thinking citizen, every race which might suffer the loss of the freedom of the schools should support and see to it that this vicious blow aimed at the structure and spirit of our constitution is warded off. It is significant that many of the southern representatives, the alleged perpetrators of State Rights, should be supporting this bill. POPULAR ENTERTAINER FEATURED AT CABARET Miss Ozzie Shauffer, popular entertainer, is back on the job at the weekly cabaret dances given by Ames Lodge and Minnehaha Temple each Thursday evening at the Elks' Hall and is making every one sit up and take notice. Some clever Charleston dancing amused the guests during the intermission Thursday evening. A beautiful mahogany book rack was carried home by Miss Elinor Armstrong, the lucky winner. Come out early and enjoy yourselves. The Daughters will serve you an appetizing luncheon while Clarence Johnson and his orchestra entertain you with the latest in syncopated music. ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1926 New York Shop Window Displays Negro Books New York, June 18.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People reports that the entire show window of one of the most important bookshops in New York, Brentano's, at 27th St. and Fifth Ave., has been given over during this week to a showing of books by Negro authors and on Negro song and literature. Among the books so shown are: "Mellows," "Color" by Countee Cullen, "Blues" by W. C. Handy, "The Book of American Negro Spirituals" and "The New Negro." Babe Ruth Draws Thousands In Deluge Of Rain Babe Ruth Draws Thousands In Deluge Of Rain Tuesday, the 16th, was a fine day in June, but it turned out to be all wet after Attorney Louis E. Lerman, 809-810 Pioneer Building, decided to take his law partner, Walter Mallory, candidate for the nomination of County Commissioner in the state primaries, out to the ball park among 12,000 eager fans to see Babe Ruth swat a few balls over the fence. Mr. Lerman, clad in one of his nice suits, a brand new straw hat and brightly shined shoes, had great hopes all during a steady down-pour of rain as he said, "Cheer up, Walter, there are brighter days coming, there will be far more votes cast for you for county commissioner Monday, June 21, than there are people out here." Mr. Mallory and Babe Ruth are old-time friends, and he was one of the first ones to greet him upon his arrival in the city. Mr. Mallory is a capable lawyer and has gained the friendship and confidence of a great many Negro citizens due to his unprejudiced ways. MORRIS SOCIAL WORKER TO MARRY AS DAY DAWNS (Preston News Service) Morristown, N J., June 18.—Invitations have been received here by the friends of Miss Kate L. Kelly, until a month ago a social worker here, for her marriage to Rev. Howard W. Thuman at dawn at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Kelly, 115 Fannin street, LaGrange, La. The couple will be at home after June 22 at 143 Groverland street, Oberlin, Ohio. Miss Kelly came here under the auspices of the Morris Community Chest and the Women's Civic Association and worked successfully several years. She resigned because of her approaching marriage. DR. C. G. WOODSON AWARDED ANNUAL SPINGARN MEDAL DR. C. G. WOODSON AWARDED ANNUAL SPINGARN MEDAL Presentation by John Haynes Holmes at Chicago Race Conference. Marks Achievements J. Franklin Jameson, Director of Carnegie Institution, Recommends Award. New York, June 11.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, today announced that the Spingarn Medal, awarded annually to an American of African descent for highest achievement, had been awarded to Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson of Washington, D. C., Editor of The Journal of Negro History, former Supervisor of Schools in the Philippine Islands, and former Principal of Douglas High School in Huntington, West Virginia, as well as instructor in "M" Street High School of Washington. His last work in education was as Dean of one of the Departments of Howard University. The terms of the award of the Spingarn Medal for 1925 to Dr. Woodson are as follows: "For ten years' service in collecting and publishing records of the Negro in America, culminating in the publication of 'Negro Orators and Their Orations' and 'Free Negro Heads of Families in the United States in 1830.'" Besides the works mentioned in the terms of the award, Dr. Woodson is the author of "The Education of the Negro Prior to 1860," "The Negro in Our History," "The History of the Negro Church," and "A Century of Negro Migration." The Journal of Negro History has been published for more than ten years. Among those recommending Dr. Woodson for the award was J. Franklin Jameson, Director of the Carnegie Institution in Washington. Dr. Woodson was born in New Canton, Virginia, was graduated from the Douglas High School of Huntington, West Virginia, of which he subsequently became Principal, received the degree of Litt. B. at Berea College, traveled in Europe and Asia and studied at the University of Paris. He received the degrees of A. B. and A. M. from the University of Chicago and the degree of Ph. D. from Harvard University in 1912. The members of the Spingarn Medal Award Committee who met at (Continued on page 3) CANDIDATES SEEK COLORED VOTERS Minneapolis Voters' League Hear Candidates Explain Their Platforms. A great deal of interest was aroused at a mass meeting given by the Minneapolis Colored Citizens' League at O. K. Hall, 1311 Washington Ave. So., Tuesday evening, June 15, when a number of candidates in the primary election spoke before a large crowd of enthused Negro voters. Atty, Harry L. Scott, chairman, introduced the speakers and among those speaking were, Floyd Olson, Prosecuting Atty.; Alderman Peters of the 6th ward, Nellie A. Colbrath, candidate for Court Commissioner; Mr. Alexander, candidate for County Commissioner; James H. Merrick, candidate for sheriff, and the chief deputy of Sheriff Brown spoke in his behalf. Owing to the fact that there are so many meetings being held, some of the candidates scheduled to speak, found it impossible to be present but had their representatives to talk in their behalf. DAVIS TO SPEAK At a mass meeting to be held Saturday evening, June 19, at 7:30, on the Welcome hall playgrounds, Tom Davis, Farmer-Labor candidate for the nomination for Governor, will be the principal speaker. No admission will be charged and the general public is invited. Bishop John A. Gregg Chosen Head Of Howard University National Social Conference Largely Attended By Negroes Graduate of Kansas University First Negro to Be Made President Since University's Establishment. (Preston News Service) *Washington, June 18.* — Bishop John A. Gregg of the African Methodist Episcopal Church has been elected president of Howard University. Bishop Gregg is the first Negro to be chosen head of the university since its establishment 60 years ago. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas, and has served as president of Edward Waters College in Florida, and of Wilberforce University in Ohio. His election occurred Tuesday afternoon after the board of trustees of Howard University had reached a deadlock in the morning session when a boom for the Rev. Mordecal Johnson, a pastor of Charleston, W. Va., failed to sweep him into the presidency. Friends of Dr. Charles Wesley, Howard professor of history, stuck until the last moment. The name of Bishop Gregg was presented by the nominating committee that was appointed to recommend a successor to Dr. J. Stanley Durkee, whose resignation becomes effective June 30. This committee was composed of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Dr. Charles R. Brown, Dr. Albert Bushnell Hart, John R. Hawkins, Dr. Sara W. Brown, General John H. Sherburne, Dr. M. O. Dumas and Dr. U. G. B. Pierce. His election was unanimous. It is thought Bishop Gregg will accept, providing the Board of Bishops of his church will grant him indefinite leave of absence. Bishop Gregg is said to have previously declined the presidency of Howard University when the nominating committee informally tendered it to him. A committee was appointed to ascertain whether or not he will now accept. The members of this committee are Colonel Roosevelt, John R. Hawkins and Dr. Jesse R. Moorland. St. James Sunday School Kiddies Act In Pageant On Sunday evening, June 13, St. James' congregation was given a rare treat by the rendering of the pageant "Out of the Bible" by Sunday school children for their children's day exercises. Mrs. Bertha King was chairman of the committee that selected and directed the pageant, and was assisted by Mrs. Griffin and Mr. John Hickman, Jr. There were 24 children from the age of 6 to 14 out of the Sunday school that took part, and they wore costumes which were made by a committee chosen from the Sunday school teachers with the assistance of Mrs. Ruth Mitchell. The leading parts were ably taken by Alberta Brown in Imagination and Gladys Fox in Religious Education. Social Workers at Fifty-third Annual Conference Discuss Facts on the Segregation of Negro Delegates. Cleveland, Ohio, June 18.—Among the many things which made the fifty-third Annual Conference of Social Workers, just closed, stand out prominently as far as the Negro is concerned, was the blasting of hopes of the South to land the next meeting in Chattanooga. During the discussion in connection with the selection for the next meeting place, many pertinent facts were revealed about the perniclous action the Southerners had taken in 1925, just prior to the New Orleans meeting to segregate the Negro delegates. The conference went definitely on record as opposed to such manifestations of prejudice in selection of Des Moines as the next meeting place. If there still lives a man in whose mind there is a doubt of the necessity of efficacy of social work, that man ought to have attended this confer- (Freston News Service) New York, June 18—Among the guests at a luncheon Saturday in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in honor of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Sweden, tendered by the Continuation Committee of the American Section of the Universal Christian Conference on Life and Work, the Church Peace Union, The World Alliance for International Friendship, and the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America, were Dr. W. Y. Bell, pastor of Williams Institutional Church, and Dr. George E. Haynes, Secretary Commission on the Church and Race Relations, Federal Council of Churches. Dr. Bell is the representative of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church in the Federal Council and is a member of the Continuation Committee of the American Section of the Universal Conference on Life and Work. OSCAR E. KELLER FOR RE-ELECTION OSCAR E. KELLER FOR RE-ELECTION Congressman First Shows His Spirit While Member of City Council. Congressman Oscar E. Keller, Republican candidate for re-election for the 4th district of Minnesota, states that he is a supporter of the Curtis-Reed bill, which, through its enactment, will give the Negro of the South a better opportunity for schooling. Like the Dyer bill, the anti-lynching measure, of which he was a supporter, if it had been passed, the Curtis-Reed bill takes away what is termed as state rights. This would make education compulsory through the United States laws. Due to the World War, the need for such a measure as the Curtis-Reed bill was plainly seen through both the white and Negro races. Oscar E. Keller made a spirited fight for the Negroes of St. Paul while he was a member of the city council about 12 years ago, in putting the ban on showing "The Birth of a Nation." WYLIE RE-OPENS SHOP Mr. L. Wylie, who has been in the barber business for fifteen years and is well known to the older residents of the city, has opened a first-class shop in the Keystone Hotel, 379 Carroll Ave. Mr. Wylie has been railroading for the Northern Pacific for the past three years and is glad to be able to serve his friends again, and invites ladies as well as gentlemen to his shop. ence. It was most inspiring to see those thousands of the brightest minds of this century; the psychologists, psychiatrists, experts from the different schools of medical service, prison officials, business men, publicity experts, as well as representatives from all the many phases of (Continued on page 3) Filipinos Cannot Wed Whites in California (Preston News Service) San Francisco, Cal., June 19. - Filipinos and white persons cannot intermarry in California, U. S. Webb, State Attorney-General, has ruled. The opinion was requested by the San Diego County District Attorney. Webb's opinion held Filipinos are classed as "Mongols" under section 600 of the civil code, which prohibits intermarriage of the races, and the San Diego authorities were instructed not to issue a license to persons of that classification. CONVENTIONS are drawing delegates, tourists are coming; why not advertise that spare room for rent? Our columns bring results. PRICE FIVE CENTS NEGRO WELFARE AND STATISTICS FROM MICHIGAN NEGRO WELFARE AND STATISTICS FROM MICHIGAN Advisory Board Holds Second Annual Meeting Reviving Activities. 111,000 Within State State Free Employment Bureau in Detroit Under Colored Management. The Advisory Board of the Division of Negro Welfare and Statistics of the State of Michigan held its second annual meeting in Lansing, Tuesday, June 8, for the purpose of reviewing the activities of the Division during the past year and to discuss the program for the ensuing year. The report of the Director of the Division, C. A. Campbell, showed the results of many accomplishments during the year, covering employment work, placement of colored state wards in homes, diligent research to determine the industrial and agricultural possibilities for Negroes, statistics on the Negro population at large and in state institutions, and tabulations carrying an almost unlimited amount of valuable information. It was determined that Negroes constitute 2.7 per cent of the state population, the city of Detroit alone having 80,198 Negroes, an increase of nearly 100 per cent over the figures given in the 1920 United States report. The total Negro population of the state is given as 111,000. Through an industrial survey of the state it was determined that Negro workers represent 3.7 per cent of the employees of the industries having fifty or more persons on the payroll. Race Reflected. That the Negro of Michigan, as in other states, is more or less the victim of social and economic pressure because of his race, is reflected in the fact that while only sixteen of the eighty-three counties of the state have Negro inmates of county poor farms, yet they represent 3.9 per cent of the total number of all inmates of these poor farms. Prior to the Division's efforts in finding homes for the children in the state orphans' home, the colored homeless children constituted 5 per cent of the population of this institution. The success of the Division in forcing a Chicago real estate firm to re- (Continued on page 2) PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER DEMOTED Superintendent of Schools in Worcester, Mass., Shows Race Prejudice. Dismissal of a young colored woman from her position as teacher in the public schools of Worcester, Mass., is being fought by the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which recently held a public meeting of protest and has retained counsel to protect her rights. The young woman, Miss Beatrice L. Dominis, charges that she was demoted from her position as teacher to the position of substitute by the Superintendent of Schools and the School Committee, the demotion and refusal to nominate her to a regular teaching position being caused by race and color prejudice. The statement issued at the public mass meeting of the Worcester N. A. A. C. P. states that Miss Dominis was appointed a teacher in 1921, accepted the appointment in 1922, satisfactorily served the probationary period and was elected in 1923, but was not assigned. In 1924 she was again elected without being assigned. In January of 1925 she was summarily demoted to the status of substitute teacher, without any charge of inefficiency or other fault being made. It is alleged that Miss Dominis was told by school officials that the action in her case was due to her color. Attorney Frank C. Riley of Worcester has been agreed upon as a referee to hear the case. "Entered as second class matter Nov. 7, 1925, at the post office at St. Paul, Minn., under the act of March 3, 1879" THE NEGRO IN THE MOVIES news comes from California that Cinema production which will post of propaganda either favorable or complete Negro cast will be the not picture production of this kind has an abundance of histrionic act of nearly metropolitan theater has not been given the opportunity to play is undeniable, and that his future world has been restricted to role. Action will have the chance of chance with the revival of "Uncle Tom" film corporation is already working out of Uncle Tom, and with a large variety of various parts, it may give the oligopse of enjoyment which they need. Should the reception of the movie subtedly lead to a continuation of, of producing colored pictures. The release of the De Mille picture anticipation because of the open-minded actors, because of the benefit of white audiences, and because of some. Welcome news comes from California that Cecil B. DeMille is working on a cinema production which will portray the Negro as he is. Lack of propaganda either favorable or unfavorable, and the use of a complete Negro cast will be the notable features of the production. A moving picture production of this kind will be epochal. That the Negro has an abundance of histrionic ability is attested to by the word of nearly any metropolitan theaterman in the country. That he has not been given the opportunity to use this talent to its fullest display is undeniable, and that his field heretofore in the motion picture world has been restricted to a minimum is equally undeniable. This production will have the chance of changing that situation. Together with the revival of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," which the Universal Film corporation is already working on with Charles Gilpin in the role of Uncle Tom, and with a large number of other colored actors in various parts, it may give the cinema audiences of the country a glimpse of enjoyment which they have in the past completely missed. Should the reception of the picture be favorable, it will undoubtedly lead to a continuation of the practice, at least at intervals, of producing colored pictures. The ultimate release of the De Mille picture should be waited for with eager anticipation because of the opening field which it portends for colored actors, because of the beneficial influence it may have upon white audiences, and because of the impartial nature of its theme. THE COLORED COLOR LINE oppression of the Russian peasant solidarity which resulted in revolt of the censure laid upon non-cengland in the eighteenth century Out of the oppression of the Russian peasant there grew up the feeling of solidarity which resulted in revolution and a new government. Out of the censure laid upon non-conforming religious groups in England in the eighteenth century there was evolved Methodism, one of the most powerful of present day religious sects. Out of the crushing load placed upon the back of labor there has grown up in every land a large body of protective and even discriminatory legislation. Out of the centuries of persecution undergone by the Jew, an economic independence has been built up which can be rivalled by no other people. And out of the mistreatment of the American Negro, there has been carefully erected, among other things, "the color line within the color line." Nearly inconsiderable in the West, this feeling grows stronger and stronger as one approaches the South and East, until there can be found in cities of those sections actual differentiation of social groups on the basis of skin color. For a long while this situation has been the puzzle of white sociologists, and the butt of jests and anathema by colored thinkers. Fresh and delectable material has been recently provided by a declaration issued by a woman in Kansas. Herself a mulatto, Evangelist Etta Scott argues that the "in-betweens" of the Negroes in America, being neither black nor white, should cleave unto themselves as a nation of "Ishmaelites." "I got a divine inspiration in Topeka in 1920," says Mrs. Scott. "Some say 'we are all Negroes together,' but that is not so. My mission is to cry out to the black man to let my people go. The trouble with the Negro today is his color-blindness. . . . Hear me: ye Yellow Ishmaelites, cut loose from the Negro in and everywhere in America. But treat the Negro fair, just and right, but keep him in his place and at his distance. "Wake up! You Yellowmen, women and children bound under the Black-man in America. Pull off the scales from your eyes, shake off the dead weights and cut loose the drawbacks. . . . The Negro race is not our race. Therefore let the Negro use his own black blood to build up his own black self. Stop, you handsome Yellow-men and boys, and beautiful Yellow-women and girls, going and marrying into the Negro race. And that you are in there, come out." That delicious passage is far more laugh-provoking than the work of Leacock himself. It is the masterly formulation of a sincere creed evolved from a narrow and simple mind. We would not be too harsh with Mrs. Scott. We merely present her doctrines as they were uttered for consideration and speculation. Before her child-like belief in the efficacy of this solution of the American race problem, all the rational tenets dealing with race cohesion, and increase of group solidarity in political, economic and cultural lines, sputter and stop dead at the lips. "Mrs. Scotts," thank the Lord, are in the minority. They formulate no national policies, and their influence remains within a narrow, fanatical sphere. They disturb progress little, and they amuse one much. One may well smile at these zealous brands from the burning, these futilely dissenting founders of Ishmael. It has come to be an axiom of successful business that profit is not the sole end to be sought. Business success in whatever field is more and more the result of policies which look to give service to the public. The business which on the whole is likely to prosper most is that business which aims to give the customer something more than the mere commodity which he comes to buy. —Calvin Coolidge. "Lucky Sambo," the latest Negro musical revue, now playing to packed audiences at the Columbia Theatre, New York City, and featuring Billy Higgins and Joe Byrd, is reported as being the greatest comedy of the year. Skunk's Combat With Crows Unequal Match How one skunk staged a battle with a flock of crows and was worried by them on a floating cake of ice in Weisler river is told by a rancher living east of Weisler, Idaho. His attention was attracted by the uproar of the crows and he watched the battle for some time, says the Milwaukee Journal. The birds were apparently excited by the skunk's proximity. Occasionally a crow would lose control of itself and fall into the water and drown. As the ice floe floated nearer the battle grew in intensity. The crows were fierce in their attacks but the skunk was just as fierce, using not only his claws but apparently also his poison gas equipment. He would dart his best weapon into the eyes of his assailants and there would be one less crow to combat. Gas supplies fnally gave out and the unequal battle ended when several of the birds alighted on the floe and picked out the skunk's eyes. As the floe drifted out of sight the skunk was stretched feebly on his side, with the crows picking vigorously at him. The rancher counted more than a dozen dead crows in the stream. Inkfish That Blinds Enemies With Light A cuttlefish that confounds its enemies with light instead of darkness is the interesting creature described by Prof. E. Newton Harvey, student of what is popularly known as "cold light," who devoted eight months to research in the marine laboratories of Naples and Messina, Italy. Ordinary squid or inkfish that live near the surface escape their pursurers by throwing out a cloud of black fluid, as a kind of submarine smoke screen, Professor Harvey explained. This abysmal form, which lives at depths of probably ten thousand feet, where no light ever penetrates, has only a rudimentary ink sac, which instead of the usual inky sepa contains a luminous substance. When disturbed it discharges a jet of this luminous material and thus blinds its enemy with light instead of darkness. Professor Harvey is of the opinion that this deep-sea squid is a descendant of surface-living animals, but that as it evolved in darkness it found that this reversal of its ancestral mode of defense was useful in insuring its survival. Really Nautical Term Although the phrase, "to the bitter end," has become common in connection with the expression of tragedy or stress, it is, in reality, but a simple nautical term, with an entirely different meaning. It originally referred to the "bitt," the nautical term for the turn of a cable, and "the bitter end" is that part of the cable that is wound around the bitt. "The bitter end," therefore, is the extreme end. Defoe, in "Robinson Crusoe," used the term in that manner when he described a storm in which it was necessary to order out the sheet-anchor in addition to the regular anchor. Even then the storm was so fierce that the ship plunged in the high seas and the cables veered out "to the bitter end."—Kansas City Times. Would Mean End of World The late Camille Flammarion, the noted French astronomer, expressed his opinion as to what would happen if the earth stopped revolving, as follows: "Were the earth suddenly stopped in its course, the shock would be transmitted by recol, so to say, to all the constituent molecules of the terrestrial globe, as if each received a stunning blow; the whole earth would be instantaneously luminous and burning, and an immense confi-quration would devour the world." According to a psychologist 10,-000,000 of us are morons and 25,-000,000 more just plain, ordinary dumbells. What's a psychologist?—Philadelphia Inquirer. E. N. Martin L. R. Blair And You Are Next All the Time Saultary Consorial Parlor 329 NO. DALE STREET Manicurist St. Paul, Minn. Sales RENTALS Service ST. PAUL ECHO (Continued from page 1) Hnquish their license to operate in Michigan because of fraudulent practices in which Negro farmers were the victims, and in the establishment of a State Free Employment bureau in the city of Detroit, under colored management, received a great deal of commendation. In all, about fifty members and visitors attended the conference, the most notable being Forrester B. Washington of Philadelphia, nationally known social worker; Mrs. Maude B. Coleman of Harrisburg, representing the Welfare Department of Pennsylvania, and J. C. Dancy, Executive Secretary of the Detroit Urban League. The morning session was given to reports of the Division and of Advisory Board members on conditions in their respective localities. In the afternoon, addresses and discussions were the order of business, the speakers being Dr. Lillian Smith of the Michigan Bureau of Child Hygiene; Sergt. Earl Bennett of the U. S. Arm; on the Citizens' Military Training Camp; Baxter S. Scruggs of the Detroit Colored "Y" on Industrial Conditions of Detroit; Mrs. Maude B. Coleman of Pennsylvania; A. C. Carton of the Michigan Department of Agriculture; C. Edward Knight, Detroit philanthropist and church layman, and Forrester B. Washington, Executive Secretary of the Armstrong Association of Philadelphia. Election of Officers. In the election of officers, Charles H. Mahoney of Detroit was returned to the office of Chairman of the Advisory Board, George M. Smith of Grand Rapids as Vice-Chairman, and C. A. Campbell of Lansing as Executive Secretary. The newly-created Michigan Interracial Commission also held its organization meeting on that day, electing C. Edward Knight of Detroit as chairman, and designating C. A. Campbell of Lansing as Executive Secretary of the body. An extensive program has been prepared by the Interracial Commission, and recommendations pointing to the expansion of the Division of Negro Welfare and Statistics were proposed by the Commission and the Advisory Board. From the deep interest of the Negro citizens of Michigan, as shown by the attendance and the intensity of the discussions, this work is assured of a bright future. A pretty new Hat may not affect a woman's brain, but it always goes to her head. 27th ANNUAL The Large Event Givee Men's Episcopal Club WEDNESDAY State Fair COMO AVE. There will be a kittenball game team of Minneapolis and a team m in gold for the Twin Cities chan Refreshments and good eats will J. L. Jenkins of Music by Clarence J Eugene Jackson, EVERYBODY INVITED EVERY ONE IS PUT ON THE THEMSELVES AS LADY GOOD ORDER M THE COMMITTEE RES REFUSE ANY UNDE There will be a kittenball game between the Phyllis Wheatley team of Minneapolis and a team from St. Paul for a prize of $5.00 in gold for the Twin Cities championship. Refreshments and good eats will be served. Prepared by Chef J. L. Jenkins of the Peacock Cafe. Music by Clarence Johnson's Orchestra Eugene Jackson, Jr., Floor Manager EVERYBODY INVITED THAT IS SOMEBODY EVERY ONE IS PUT ON THEIR HONOR TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES AS LADIES AND GENTLEMEN GOOD ORDER MUST PREVAIL THE COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY UNDESIRABLE PERSONS COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS Noble Hauser Gewinn Hauser George Maillard Frank Fawkes Ernest Starks Ernest Fawcette E. Goue Walter McCoy Oliver Taylor Oliver Taylor Clarence Tibbs The Barga Corner Seventh & Fresh Fruits, Veg Noted for Its Q OUR DELIVERY Call CE Eugene Jackson, Jr. Wm. Anderson Wm. Pierresston Pardee Leatted Wm. Pettet Wm. Elliott Wm. Phelan Wm. Bonjamin M. R. McKnight E. O. Brown SCHOOL PUTS BAN ON "MAMMY"ROLE Medford School Authorities Forbid Presentation to Balk Race Feeling. Negro "mammy" characterizations are stricty taboo in Medford, that is, if such roles are to be essayed by the budding histrionic stars of the Hobbs Junior High School of West Medford. Medfordites will not have the opportunity of witnessing the pupils' presentation of the playlet, "The Bad Little Tomboy," because Principal Bertram Hooper declares some of the Negro students might feel offended by the appearance of a white girl in a "mammy" characterization. Superintendent of Schools Maro Brooks, after a conference with Hooper, ordered the playlet banned as a result of which the Dramatic Club of the Hobbs Junior School has withdrawn the piece. WOMAN DRAWS SENTENCE OF 30 YEARS IN RICHMOND (Preston News Service) Richmond, Va., June 18.—Sue Body, 20 years old, has been sentenced to serve 30 years in the penitentiary for forgery. She was sentenced on three charges before Judge Mathews of the Corporation Court. The detectives arrested the woman several weeks ago after a series of bad checks began to appear in the various homes in which she was employed as a domestic. Only two or three of the checks were in excess of $9. All the checks amounted to a loss of $190. There was a dozen or more cases against her. She entered a plea of guilty to the charges in three cases. Shortage of cash is bad enough, but shortage of plain gumption is ten times worse. 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 RAL PICNIC out of the Season by of St. Phillips Church Y, JUNE 23rd Grounds ANNUE GATE between the Phyllis Wheatley from St. Paul for a prize of $5.00 compensation. will be served. Prepared by Chef the Peacock Cafe. Johnson's Orchestra r., Floor Manager THAT IS SOMEBODY NEIR HONOR TO CONDUCT MIES AND GENTLEMEN MUST PREVAIL SERVES THE RIGHT TO SUSIRABLE PERSONS Serer S. Lewis rere L. H. McCoy rings E. Neal rarks F. D. McCracken ucette A. P. Rhodes ucette Chas, Cuthbert Coy Rudolf Martin monon Arthur Hedge horl John M. LaCoste libbs Chairman Main Market & St. Peter Streets UNIVERSITY AVE. ADVERTISERS Overland KRAMER DIETHERT CO. Dale 8016 315 University Ave. Storage, Repairing and Reconditioned Care American Writer Who It is common for people of other lands to come to America and become citizens of the United States, but we seldom think of Americans taking out naturalization papers and so becoming citizens of some other country. Yet one famous American writer did just that. This writer was Lafcadie Hearn, who was really an American, although he was born on a Grecian island of an Irish father and a Grecian mother. At the age of sixteen he ran away from London, and then came to this county, where he worked on a number of newspapers. Later he was sent to Japan to write articles for a magazine. He became so fond of that country that he spent the rest of his life there, adopted the Buddhist religion, became a Japanese citizen, dressed in the costume of the country and married a Japanese wife. Hearn thus became almost completely an oriental, and better than any other occidental he has told us about the people of the Far East. Having himself become one of them, he was able to understand them more fully than any other westerner. Is It a Fish or Not? The olm or proteus is a curious, snakelike fish which is totally blind and its eyes would be of little value to it in the subterranean waters which it inhabits. The olm is both a lung and a gill breather, lying at the bottom of a stream at times and extracting oxygen through its gills and again rises to the surface and breathes through its lungs. If the olm lives in warm waters it brings forth its young alive, while transplanted to colder waters the same olm will lay eggs and hatch its young from them CA BLUE& FOR SERVICE AND LOW METER RATES SPACIOUS AND HEATED CARS UNIVERSITY AVENUE Let Us Give General Heating and Mueller Moist INSTALLED at 779 University Avenue W. A. & H. E. F. Thienes Grocer 440 University Avenue corner Arundel We Specialize in Fresh Vegetables Try Our Delicious Coffees WE DELIVER Phone Dale 5843 Do Your Rugs Need Cleaning? Try HELP'S Carpet Cleaning Works Cleaned, Renovated, Re-fitted Cleaned, Renocated, Re-fitted and Re-laid. Phone Us Dale 5462—We Will |Call 406 W. University Ave. St. Paul Rugs Woven From Old Carpets. SEE US FOR LOW PRICES ON TIRES FOR YOUR CAR MACK BROS. 441 University Avenue Special Sale Prices 30x3½ Oversize--$10.95 29x4.40 Balloon - $12.75 31x4 32x4 33x4 $16.50 Other Sizes at Low Prices JAS. CHRISTESEN & SON Wall Papering, Painting and Decorating 553 West University Ave. PITTSBURGH PAINTS Bun. Phone— Pittsburgh Res. Phone— Hum. 1758 Storage, Repairing an Frank A. Regan, candidate for Sheriff of Hennepin County, has had experience as a peace officer and investigator for more than 20 years. He is in his 18th year as a member of the Minneapolis Police department, holding every position within the department except Supt. and Matron, and is now a Minneapolis City Detective. Mr. Regan is the only ex-service candidate running for this office and has an honorable discharge from the U. S. Army, having volunteered in the Sapnish-American War and served in the Philippine Islands. NEED SOME? ITS a fine thing to know where you can get cash when you need it. 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KAHN, Tailor Perfect Fit Guaranteed Dry Cleaning - REPAIRING - Pressing - Altering Oil Ladies' and Gents' Clothes 562 University Ave. 'St. Paul Try GLENWOOD HARD COAL THREE PHONES Garfield 7501----7502----7508 S. BRAND Rice and University Shop On University Ave. Overland KRAMER DIETHERT CO. Dale 8016 315 University Ave. And Reconditioned Care Society·Notes ST. PAUL NOTES Mrs. T. E. Oden, 672 St. Anthony Ave., accompanied by her daughter, Miss Jessie Oden, will attend the 28th Eucharistic Congress which will be held in Chicago from June 20-24. Mrs. A. M. Saunders, who has spent the past eight months in Seattle, Wash., returned to St. Paul Friday and is at home with her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Patrick, 727 Sherburne Ave. Mrs. Josephine Hall, talented singer of Chicago, who took an active part in the Women's Amateur Minstrels for the benefit of Provident hospital, will arrive in the city Sunday to be the guest of Mrs. Almee Hall, 725 Sherburne Ave. Mrs. Charles James and daughter Loucelia have arrived in the city from San Francisco, Cal., and are the guests of Mrs. W. B. Elliot, 415 University Ave. Mrs. R. M. Jackson and Mrs. G. B. Jackson and daughter Ventress, 642 Rondo St., will leave June 23 for Coahoma, Miss., where they will visit their parents. They will also visit in Chicago, St. Louis, Memphis and Pine Bluff, Ark. They will return about August 1. Mrs. Bertha King and Miss Leah Minor were among the guests at a garden supper given by Mr. William McPhail for the 1926 graduation class. Rev. Ernest E. King of Chicago was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Hall, 727 St. Anthony Ave. Tuesday, June 15, was Ladies' Night at the Sterling club. Dr. O. D. Howard instructed the ladies in bridge. Mrs. James Williams left the city last Saturday for Mooresville, Kan., and Kansas City, for an indefinite visit with relatives. Mrs. Blanche Lee was granted a divorce from Acie Albert Lee, June 14, 1926. Mr. Earl Wilkins is spending his vacation at Lake Geneva and will stop in Chicago in the interests of The Echo before returning. Mrs. S. L. Rogers, 718 St. Anthony Ave., left Thursday for Duluth to attend the Northwestern conference. Mrs. S. R. Fingly of Geneva, Ill., visited her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hanly, 633 W. Central Ave., last week. Lois Lindsay, daughter of Mrs. McCallum and a student at Mechanic Arts High School, is quite ill at Ancker Hospital. Mr. John Ransom, who has been living in Chicago for the past eight months, has returned to St. Paul. Janeebelle Murphy, the little five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Murphy, 1354 Thomas St. is sick in bed and from all symptoms shown, the parents think she has the measles. The second grand annual communication of the Grand Lodge of North Star F. and A. A. Y. Masons and Venus Grand Court, Heroines of Jericho, will be held June 23 at high noon at Welcome Hall. Their annual sermons will take place Sunday, June 27, at Memorial Baptist church. DR. WOODSON AWARDED ANNUAL SPINGING MEDAL (Continued from page 1) the offices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to make the award are: Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Dr. John Hope, President of Morehouse College; Oswald Garrison Villard, Editor The Nation; Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, Editor The Crisis. Bishop John Hurst, Chairman of the Committee; Dorothy Canfield Fisher, and James H. Dillard were unable to attend. The Spingarn Medal will be presented to Dr. Woodson by the Rev. John Haynes Holmes on the closing night, June 29, of the Seventeenth Annual Conference, in Chicago, of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. DUPLEX 550 St. Anthony Ave., 2 baths, gas, electric, hardwood, $3,750; $350 cash, balance less than rent. FOR SALARY LOANS SEE ANDREW A. MURPHY 312 Builders Exchange Bldg. Ga 1095 Mrs. Mayme Donovan has purchased beautiful lake property at Island Park, Lake Minnetonka. Mrs. Donovan is leaving for the East Saturday and will visit in Detroit, New York and Philadelphia and will stop in Chicago to attend the N. A. A. C. P. conference. Mr. Chas. Sumner Smith, 1317 Sixth Ave. No., underwent a very serious operation last week at the U. S. Veterans' Hospital No. 65, St. Paul. Mr. Smith has passed the crisis and is improving. Mrs. J. B. Scott, 5109 France Ave. So., and daughter Evelyn, left Saturday evening for an extensive trip in the East. Mrs. Fred Hyatt of Duluth accompanied them as far as Washington, D. C. The Pleasure Seekers' club held their weekly meeting at the home of Mrs. Della Morrow, 1100 Fourth Ave. No. Mrs. Hortense Glenn is at home to her friends at 3428 Oakland Ave. So. Miss Nellie Allen left Wednesday for a two weeks' vacation visiting her family and friends. Mr. George W. Woods of Seattle, Wash., was in the city a few days last week visiting his many friends. Sponsored by Mrs. M. Whiting and Mrs. H. White, with members from the Zion Baptist choir and the Mission Circle acting hostesses, a surprise party was given Wednesday evening, June 9, in honor of the sixty-second birthday of Mrs. E. (Mother) Lewis, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. R. B. Lynch. The living room was beautifully decorated with birthday designs and lighted by shaded lamps and candles. An elaborate birthday cake, surrounded by a profusion of gifts, occupied a table in the center of the room. Thirty guests were present, including the Rev. and Mrs. C. B. Burton. Ice cream, cake and frozen punch were served. Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Lynch are very grateful to those friends whose efforts made the party such a brilliant success. FERGUS FALLS, MINN. Rev. Walker of Minneapolis is visiting our city and filled the pulpit of Central Baptist church Sunday morning, preaching a wonderful sermon to a well filled house. The Children's day program in the evening was a grand success, under the leadership of Mrs. Storrs. The drill by 12 girls deserves special praise. The collection for the day was $18.00. Mother Maria Campbell attended both morning and evening services Sunday. She has not been able to meet with us before this year. We are all glad to shake her hand and see her feeling so well. Mother Campbell has reached her 90th year and is still active. The Girls' Sewing club held a picnic last week at one of the city's YOU CAN'T MAKE EI MIKE K County YOU CAN'T MAKE A MISTAKE IF YOU PETER H. FAIR DEALING TO ALL PAID ADVERTISEMENT—Prepared and issued for Mr. by Julius W. McNeal, $48 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul, Min $1.00 per inch is to be paid. PAID ADVERTISEMENT—Prepared and issued for M. E. Kinkead, for Anthony Ave. St. Paul, Minn., for which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. Keystone Hotel Barber Shop Ladies' and Children's Hair Bobbing, 35c Men's Hair Cutting, 35c (A specialty) All Work Guaranteed Open $ A. M. to $ P. M. A. WYLIE, Prop. Dale S601 379 Carroll Ave. It is a great step gained when one has shaken off the bondage of feeling obliged to comprehend at least the details that the admirez - Martha Bauer Dunn. GOOD THINGS TO EAT A nice plum pudding which is good to have on hand is the following: Plum Pudding. —Take one quart of milk, nine milk crackers, one-half cupful each of molasses and sugar, one cupful of raisins; soak overnight and in the morning add —Take one quart of milk, nine milk crackers, one-half cupful each of molasses and sugar, one cupful of raisins; soak overnight and in the morning add spices, a little salt, two well-beaten eggs and just flour enough with two teaspoonfuls of baking powder to make a good batter. Steam four hours. Warm up when needed and serve with any good pudding sauce. Boiled Dinner…Take a pound or two of corned beef, a half-pound of fat salt pork, fresh pork or hocks, and put to cook in cold water, with a kettle full of water. Cook for an hour or two after reaching the simmering point before adding the following vegetables: Slices of rutabagas, small carrots, a cabbage head or two (plenty of cabbage is always liked); cook for an hour or two before adding the potatoes. Then cook another hour. Onions may be added if liked (a half dozen small ones), making another vegetable, and the flavor seasons the whole. Serve the sliced rutabagas around the edge of the large platter, then the onions, making another row; then the cabbage with the carrots radiating from that, topping all with the meat. Such a dish will be good for dinner, and will reheat as hash, making a most tasty luncheon dish. The soup may be saved and served reheated for the beginning of another meal. Cooked beets, chopped and added to the hash, will make a change in flavor and coloring. Tamales.—Boll a fowl until tender, salt and season with onion or garlic while cooking. Remove the meat from the bones and chop fine, add a bit of garlic and a generous quantity of cayenne pepper. Make a thick paste of corn meal, salt and boiling water. Form the meat into rolls the size of the finger and incase each in the cornmeal paste. Wrap each tamale in the inner husk of corn, tie with a strip of corn husk and drop the tamales into chicken stock to cook with two or three Mexican peppers. Cook fifteen minutes. Serve piping hot. parks. A good time was reported by all. Mrs. Maria Taylor has been on the sick list for a few days. Rev. and Mrs. Storrs and Rev. Walker were the dinner guests of Mr. Miner Anderson and sister Sarah, Sunday. ALEXANDERS SWEET SHOPPE Dale and Rondo Streets Phone Dale 7175 Elect "Marie Knows" What Flowers Are Appropriate for All Occasions Wedding Bouquets, Corsages and Designing a Specialty MARIE The Florist Call Dy. 2461 PAID ADVERTISEMENT—Prepared for Gov. Theodore Christianson by Ludwig I. Roe, Montevideo, for which $1.00 per inch has been paid. MINNEAPOLIS ADVERTISERS LOOK WATCH REPAIRING EXCLUSIVELY 15-DAY OFFER TO NEW CUSTOMERS, UNTIL JUNE 20 Main Spring or Cleaning 50c Room 211 Lumber Exchange, Minneapolis PERRY'S Watch Hospital Open 8 A. M. to 7 P. M. All Repairs Guaranteed PHYLLIS WHEATLEY NOTES All classes in the house closed this week for the summer. Watch for announcement of fall registration dates. The Girls' Monday evening gymnasium class at Franklin Junior High presented their instructor, Miss Genevieve Hobart, with a rather unique ivory bedroom clock. The Millinery class closed their season Tuesday evening with a social hour after the regular meeting. The Phyllis Wheatley Glee Club furnished the program for the N. A. A. C. P. Silver Tea held at the center Tuesday evening. Following the program Miss Ione Stewart, the directress, was presented with a beautiful remembrance gift by the Glee Club. Miss Stewart leaves for the East shortly. The Phyllis Wheatley Intermediate Girls will play the St. Paul Girls' team on the Parade Grounds next Saturday evening at 6:30. Don't forget the Auxiliary picnic on the 29th at Glennwood. The outing is being sponsored by Mrs. Robert Van Hook; President; Mrs. B. S. Smith, head of Educational Dept.; Mrs. Melvina Glenn, head Music Dept.; Mrs. Eva Walker Carr, head Dramatic Dept., and Mrs. L. Maxwell, head Recreation Dept. The Girl Scouts leave for the Girl Scout camp at Greenwood, which is 32 miles northwest of Minneapolis. Any girl under 18 who is a Scout or who intends to become one is eligible. Get details by calling Cherry 3098. OFFICE 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. Indians of California made a musical instrument out of a string of acorns, turned according to size, and played by causing one acorn at a time to vibrate against the teeth. HE HAS MA VOTE Theodore C GOVERNOR OF CANDIDATE FOR Primary Election ASK FOR A REP Let's Keep "T PAID ADVERTISEMENT—Prepar by Ludwig I. Roe, Montevideo, for MINNEAPOLIS LOOK WATCH 15-DAY OFFER TO NEW C Main Spring o PERRY'S Watch Hospital Room Open Phone—South 7954 W. SQUIR Innerhalb 502 E. 24th Street 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 3712 4th Ave. So. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Patronize Our Advertizers The Twentieth Century Girl Reserves had their Carnival Saturday night, and it proved to be quite a delightful affair. The vaudeville acts were good, the girls having been trained by Mrs. Freda Jackson. A group of the boys gave a number of vocal selections as a surprise number. The club wishes to thank all who helped to make the Carnival a success. They are working hard to raise their conference money. The Colored Work Committee, which is interested in the interracial work of the Y. W. C. A. and composed of members of the Main Y and our Branch, held its last meeting of the season Wednesday morning. Plans were discussed and a committee appointed to arrange program for the coming year beginning in September. The personnel of the committee is as follows: Mrs. H. F. Ware, Chairman; Mrs. Zula Tandy, Secretary; Mesdames M. M. Swanstrom, E. Elliot, George Brooks, John Kelly and Miss Helen Hudson. The girls of the Wide Awake Triangle are planning a week-end outing with all the fun that goes with such a trip. Improving Talking Machine The raspy sound in any talking machine will at once disappear and a mellow, sweet tone take its place if to the little wire on the reproducer is added a simple device. Cut a medium-soft pencil eraser into a half-inch cube and on one side make a slit so that when slipped onto the metal strip already mentioned, it will hold well. Slip it on, that's all, and then play a record to see what a change it has made. Bertha Smith Dressmaking & Designing Art Needle Work Dale 8623 423 Rondo St. MADE GOOD! E FOR Christianson OF MINNESOTA A SECOND TERM Monday June 21 PUBLICAN BALLOT "ED" on the Job ed for Gov. Theodore Christianson, which $1.00 per inch has been paid. ADVERTISERS REPAIRING EXCLUSIVELY CUSTOMERS, UNTIL JUNE 20 Cleaning 50c 211 Lumber Exchange, Minneapolis 8 A. M. to 7 P. M. All Repairs Guaranteed Established 1905 RE NEAL Director 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 834 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. THANN TRAVIS, President 40 EAST 3RD STREET E. FOY ELLIOT, Manager ST. PAUL, MINN. Luggage 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 GARLAND LUGGAGE SHOP SIXTH AT CEDAR Miss Jane Addams. In a public statement Miss Jane Addams of the Hull House, Chicago, said: "I am glad to see so many young colored people attend these meetings. That is as it should be. Their's is a constant struggle and they need such inspiration as this conference gives." Negro Otten Referred To. Almost every speaker in citing a demonstration incident would make it a Negro incident—never prefacing with any "leading up."—just statements. No noting of social conditions or handicaps, but bits of wisdom, of quick retort, or native humor or fatalistic acceptance or response to treatment, all were used, quite in the manner that the result of a medical experiment on a guinea pig would be mentioned. Many Negroes Attend. There were many of us, quite impossible to ascertain the number. We were accepted as a part of the scheme, nothing special. There were a few Negroes on the program, and at those meetings there would be a considerable number in attendance discussions. At other meetings there PETER H. Oscar E. Keller REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR RE-ELECTION Primaries June 21, 1926 Call for a Republican Ballot PAID ADVERTISEMENT—Prepared by Nigel Jones, J. Keller, 711 Pioneer Bldg, St. Paul, for which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. SHAKE THAT THING On Player Roll 50c AND COLUMBIA RECORDS LEHNERTS PIANO CO: 525 Wabasha Street CLUB ROOM—CEDAR 6245 When in the Twin City The Progressive Headquarters for Railroad THANN TRAVIS, President E. FOY ELLIOT, Manager Special C of High Traveli TAXI BAG Luggage goods purchased at C utmost in quality, appearanc prices are incommensurate wit Destrable Charge Account GARL LUGGAGE SIXTH A and a few responses in the general were very few, not due to lack of interest, but to the fact that there were so many events and too few of us to go around. The events followed in such quick succession and there was so much of value and interest taking place at the same time, that the whole thing was about as satisfactory as attendance on a three-ringed circus, causing one to be obessed with the feeling that the best was going on somewhere else. A scholarship fund of $7,215 is available to graduates of Muskegon, Michigan, high school, who need assistance in continuing their education. Why Change Experience for Inexperience? Want agener BECAUSE he is a native of Ramsey County, knows its needs and its people— BECAUSE he has never broken a promise nor forgotten a friend— BECAUSE his administration of the office of sheriff has been that of a competent business man ever striving for efficiency and econo- omy and using the most approved business metho- ds— BECAUSE good public service des- erves the support of all good citizens—in this way only is continued good public service assured. Vote for Experience and Ability For Sheriff | John Wagener | X Prepared for Sheriff John Wagener, by Sheriff John Wagener, for which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. Elkhurst 3473 Elk Tailoring Co. Suits Made to Order M.LOVE, Prop. 306 Rondo St., St. Paul, Minn. 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 CAFE-CEDAR 9088 ities don't fail to visit True Association Men and Theatrical Folk 40 EAST 3RD STREET ST. PAUL, MINN. Offering High Grade ing Bags Well made extra heavy cowhide or genuine walrus leather bags. Single and double handle styles. A bag that you will be proud to own. 18 and 20-inch sizes. Regular $28 to $27.50 values, $19 to $22 Garland's assures one of the uses and long use. Garland's with the quality. Counts Always Welcomed LAND AGE SHOP V ia ie ‘eg ig Sisk bd : aaa rae oa i) is ae i ie on fof | ate = : Page Four. IN THE————— | Spot Light De Hart Hubbard If theres was any doubt that De Hart Hubbard, eraek athlete of the Century Athletic Club and prize scholar and athlete of the Cincinnati Enquirer (white) is the-idol of Cin- cinnati, it was dispelled last Satur- day night when the great Negro sprinter and jumper, in winning the 100-yard dash, equaled the world’s record of nine and six-tenths seconds. Shortly thereafter Hubbard amazed the spectators by jumping 25 feet, 3% inches in the running broad jump event, scoring in all 10 points for the C. A. A, And just to show that American sportsdom is trying to be fair in lauding the muscular frames of Negro athletic performers, no less notable critic than Big “Bill” Powers (white) one of the greatest athletic critics of all times, said of Hubbard, after the meet: “Traveling along in an easy, glid- ing manner, as if he was being wafted by a gentle breeze, the famous Negro star caused spectators at the annual track and field meet conducted by the Cincinnati Gym and Athletic Club, at its grounds in the East End, to gasp, as he led Tom Sharkey (white) noted Miami University track star, to the tape in the century days by six feet, and equaled the world’s dash Fecord of 9 6-10 seconds.” COL. ROOSEVELT TO SPEAK AT NIGHT MASS MEETING (Continued from page 1) to be in Chicago on the morning of ‘Wednesday, June 23, if possible. A special book booth for books by Negro authors and about race mat- ters is to be conducted at the Con- ference by Mrs. Roscoe C. Giles and the Book Club, of which she is a member. Mayor William E. Dever of Chi- cago, who was to have spoken on the opening night of the Conference, has asked to have the date changed be- cause he is obliged to attend a din- ner that night in honor of the Crown Prince and Princess of Sweden. The Mayor has therefore been asked to speak on Spingarn Medal night, the closing session of the Conference. Urged to Register. All delegates to the Conference are urged to register immediately upon arrival in Chicago at the Confer- ence Headquarters, Pilgrim Baptist Chureh, 33rd Street and Indiana Avenue, Seats at the night mass meeting will be reserved for accredit- ed delegates and all who register until 7:45. Rates for delegates have been es- tablished as follows: Stopping place with breakfast, $1.50 per day. Luncheon and dinner will be served in the basement of the Pilgrim Bap- tist Chureh. Already more states are represent- ed than at any previous Conference of the Association, and the attend- ance is expected to break all records. Bring Results Chensiaca_Aavertining Hatenr— i ee Ane SE Houses for Rent, HOUSE for rent; furnished or un- furnished; of] burner heat. Call Dale 3918. STENOGRAPHER wishes work after office hours, bookkeeping and typ- ing. Drexel 0977. FURNISHED room. Elkhurst 5257. FOR RENT—Four-room flat, all modern. Call Colfax 2499. a cena seal WANTED—20 bench molders. Ap- ply St. Paul Urban League. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms, all modern; hotel or railroad men preferred. Mrs. Sarah Kirtley, 955 Woodbridge. FIVE-ROOM, modern apartment, $30.00. 371 Western Ave. No. FOR SALE—Restaurant and soda fountain service for sale, cheap. 320 Rondo. Powell Bros. Dale 5712, FOR RENT—Four-room flat, second floor. 378 Jay St. Humboldt 3675. FOR SALE—New, modern, 5-room bungalow; latest built-in features; South Minneapolis; small payment down, balance like rent. Colfax 2044, a aed DESIRABLE LOT — ‘Most beautinal pare of ae elty ‘on Western Ave. Half block from Wheelock Parkway. Phone Hum. 1691. Cc Cc A'RED TOP|A Li CAB -|L A ATLANTIC 4000 MINNEAPOLIS A | snore A Cor in hb 8h A, Cook in his book, “The Sunlit Hours,” tells this story concer Sefer een ois Chauncey Depew ahd William Evarts: “at a large dinner Chauncey Depew was once very much annoyed to: find that he was expected to make his ora- tlon before Evarts instead of speaking later on. So he went and sat down at the end of the room with the idea of chaffing his rival when the opportu: nity should serve. Evarts, whose elo- quence was as easy as his wit, began his speech with a bird's-eye view of American history from Noah to Nar- ragansett pler, without a single sem!- colon. Depew sprang up, at the first pause, and erled out: ‘Mr. Chairman, Task whether we are supposed to ait here and listen to sueh sentences all night.” ‘I am sorry,’ replied Evarts, instantly, that my friend, Chauncey Depew, has now Joined the criminal classes in deploring long sentences.” Ears on the Increase Are your ears larger than your grandfather's? This is a problem to which you have probably never given any thought; but, {f you compare your ‘own photograph with some of those In the family album, you will prob- ably find that your ears are larger than those of the last generation, ‘A prominent ear specialist has proved by measurement that the ten- dency of the human ear is to grow even larger. ‘The reason, he suggests, Is the increased number and volume of sounds, which is a feature of mod- ern life, especially in elties, and the more complicated demands which are thus made upon our hearing. Early Silver Artistic silver work was wrought in America long before the Declaration of Independence, and some dextrous examples of the skill of early silver designers are still extant. Daniel Henchman advertised in the Boston Evening Post in 1778 that “He makes with his own hands all kinds of large and small plate work, in the genteelest taste and newest fashion, and of the purest silver.” Jacobus Van der Sple- gel and Garrett Onclebagh were both experts at handling silver in New York. ‘There exists a chalice, pre sented to the First Reformed Dutch church of Kingston, N. ¥., devised by Jacob Boelen in 1682. She Was Surprised ‘The schoolgirl was a very gentle, sweet creature. Her teacher always thought of her as most refined, as 2 girl who always spoke softly, and thought delicately. She was not a good student, nelther was she a very poor one. Her marks were apt to be Just below passing. Finally came a crucial test. ‘The girl just passed tt but this result had not yet been given to her. Seeing her teacher alone at the desk at recess time, she stuck her head in the door to ask fearfully “Did I pass?” “Yes, you did,” sald the teacher. “My gosh!” sald the girl—Spring field Union. ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS _ —It Pays! The Echo is read by more than 7000 readers. Phone St. Paul Cedar 1879 Minneapolis Hyland 0436 Mrs. T. H. LYLES | Oldest Established Mortician : Office: Cedar 0508 Res: Dale 2947 : 150 W. Fourth $t. St. Paul, Minn. A LINE O’ CHEER By John Kendrick Bangs DEPARTING SUMMER FT BE mimmer may be gone as ¥ some do say, i ‘Yet, seems to me, she lingers ‘on the way, i And as she slowly moves along # her track 1 feel she sort of wistfully looks # back 4 And smilés on all about her quite ‘as though i She really wished she ia not # have to go— i ‘And maybe that 1s why Septem- # ‘ber days : BUN hold so much of summer in # thelr ways. : (@ by McClure Newspaper Syndicate.) Was He? Yes ‘The prosecuting attorney asked a colored defendant the following ques. thon: “Mose, were you ever convicted or acquitted on any charge before this court?” “No, suh; no, suh, Nothin’ that sounded like dat.” “Now, listen, Mose. I mean were you ever acquitted or convicted of any crime?” “Well, suh, boss, de Jedge he say, ‘Go on along. an’ I does, an’ I gets picked up agin’, Yes, suh, I guess I Vanity Cost Job In the old days in the West, when saloons, instead of being blind pigs were saloons, a circus magician, down on his luck, obtained a Job as bar tender. One day a traveling conjuror visited the saloon where the magictar was employed, and in exchange for s few drinks did a number of tricks ‘The proprietor was greatly impressed and, after the conjuror left, remarked “That was a clever fellow. His coir tricks were wonderful” ‘The magi clan, who had sald nothing of his true profession, but whose pride was now aroused, remarked, “I don't: think much of them. I can do better my self." He thereupon took a dollar from his pocket, and made it disap pear before the eyes of the proprietor. When he had recovered from his as tonishment, the proprietor sald “You're too smart to handle my mon ey. You're fired."—San Franelsec Argonaut. Water That Burns Powder river is a fitting name for the stream which passes through the northeastern section of Wyoming—tt burns, “Burning water” exists in several places on the river where natural gas {s found bubbling up through water. Some bubbles will tgnite when a mateh ts applied. During the winter peculiar forma- tions are caused by the gas seepages. When the river is frozen over, gas accumulates under the {ce and as the pressure gathers, it forces thin sprays of water through the weaker spots in the fee and these sprays freeze in curious formations of-arches and low pillars. ‘The gas does not make the water unpalatable for drinking. In Arvada there is a drinking fountain, the water of which can be set on fire at any time. ‘The United States produced $49,- 000,000 worth of gold lace last year which is less than half the production of 1915, the record year. If those good intentions of ours were all realized the devil would Save: te-chiet we ahion.. } Cosbys’ DeLuxe | re and Taxi Service 7 Passenger Sedan | ‘The Lowest Meter Rates in the City | Extra Passengers Free | SPECIAL RATES FOR SIGHT- SEEING, FISHING PARTIES AND FUNERALS 587 Rondo Street Dale 1966 Apex System 3 = HAIRDRESSING 3 # Call MRS. BERTHA MORGAN, § $5. P. M., for Appointment and § x 2:30 P. M. on’Saturdays. . Phone Dale 8339 ‘Try the Drug Store First ELMER MORRIS DRUGGIST ‘Prescriptions 7 Rondo and Mackubin: 8. PAUL ECHO RE-ELECT Henry Callick Our Present Prepared for Henry alc, 1 Hanue Avenue, by Charles H Mile, 42 Edmund Stret or Learn Beauty Culture Complete Course at Proctor Hair Shop We teach Permanent Waving, Marcelling, Facial and Scalp Treatment, Bleaching and Dye- ing, Superfluous Hair Removing, Manicuring and Bench Work WRITE FOR TERMS We also have one opening for apprentice to pay her tuition in service. Proctor Hair Shop 600 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, Penn. Woman's Rights Well Established in Tibet ‘Marriage in Tibet is not the least interesting of the customs of that re- markable country, writes an exploring slobe-trotter in a British paper, re- Ported by the Atlanta Constitution. ‘As a role it takes place only in fam- ilies possessed of wealth and social position. According to the laws of ‘Tibet, the eldest brother has the first right to marry, since he alone inherits the ancestral property. But if there are brothers the bride is shared by them as by so many junfor husbands. On the day of the wedding the bride is barricaded in her home. Long ar- guments, in which the wholg village takes a part, over the profitableness of the marriage are indulged in through a hole in the door. Finally a scarf is waved, as a sign of surrender and the gates are opened. The bride- groom's motifer then hands out sour milk and cakes to the guests and the ceremonies begin. The Tibetan woman is very much the head of the house- hold. ‘The men must bring thelr earn- Ings to her. When they need money they must ask for it. A husband who is idle too long is Mable to be repri- manded or even divorced and driven away. Time to Demonstrate Claim to Efficiency A sarcastic old Irishman, the pres- ident of a small: but well-known tn- dustrial company, was anxious to show production figures and he sent word for a brand-new efficiency ex- pert who had succeeded in talking him into the ways of ultra modern busi- ness administration. The’ expert had succeeded in worming his way into a vice presidency as “vice president in charge of personnel.” A messenger came from the expert: “Mr. Jones says he fs tied up and cannot get away.” ‘The president drew a breath of sat- Isfaction that the new executive had begun so industriously. He talked 20 minutes and again sent for the ex- pert. “Mr. Jones says he is tied up but is trying to get away.” ‘The president didn't like this, but waited 15 minutes before trying again. ‘The same answer came back, 80 he penned this note: “Houdini gets out of a straight Jacket and handeuffs under water in 40 seconds. I don't expect this from you but would appreciate your getting untied very soon or not claiming you're such a tremendously efficient guy!” . ANNOUNCEMENT A dispensation was granted the U. B. F. Lodge for ninety days. I. R. HAGAN, Secretary, 368 St Anthony Ave, RE-E | Our F COURT CO} Prepared lor Heey Cal, on Hague Ave tua nae ; White Front Store CASH and CARRY Prices With Quality Meats and Groceries Fresh Dressed Poultry at All ‘Times Elk 1888 559 St. Anthony Av. eee LonG-FeLLow peo Bo : \ 1 iF 4 Te ppIne KK y ; i Keeps it 4 Clean and oe : Seb nsmaster > EL fa DEATHS James H. Thomas James H. Thomas, aged 59 years, brother of Mrs. Laurene Peak and Mrs, Winnie Hoard, 683 Carroll Ave., and William Thomas, 323 E. 13th St., died Thursday morning, June 17, at St. Peter, Minn, Funeral services Every real fellow I ever know was, on occasion, something of a crank and roughneck. A real fellow will be agreeable until crowded; then it de- velops he has a punch, ‘The reliable old house dog will play prettily with the children and never growl at them, but observe him some day when fed at the kitchen door. Let another dog approach who is on the prowl and the old reliable will develop Into a terror. Note the captain of a ship. How agreeable he is to the passengers! How the ladies admire him. But in case of a panic or mutiny he is the worst roughneck on board—E. W. Howe's Monthly. Hawaiian Legend The natives of the Hawaiian islands have a legend that many years ago the fire goddess, Pele, whose home they say, is now in Hawaii, lived on the island of Kaual, far to the west. According to the legend, the water god drove Pele from her western home, forcing her to take up her abode in the two mountains which she now controls. Undoubtedly this legend commemorates a condition when ac- tive volcanoes did exist on the island of Kauai Residence Phone Etkhurst 161s fice Phone Garfield 1900 MSGAVOCK FUNERAL SERVICE AARON J, McGAVOCK, Sole Proprietor PERSONAL ATTENTION GIVEN EVERY DETAIL Mortuary and Chapel, 550 Rice Street CALLS ANSWERED ANY TIME, DAY OR NIGHT H-e-a-r AT WELCOME HALL PLAYGROUNDS, St. Anthony and Virginia Aves. SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 19TH, AT 7:30 P. M. EVERYBODY WELCOME NO COLLECTIONS PAID ADVERTISEMENT—Prepared for Tom Davis, by John T. Pewters, Unorefudteed ig } Modification ence ee vg To Permit Se ‘ y Light Wine incere and Beer Melvin J.M eivin J.viaas Republican Candidate for “Keep the schools open to all—no matter what class, creed or color.”’ Opposed to Federalizing Our Schools PAID ADYERTISEMENT—Prepared and issued for Melvin J. Maas Ef Mtads for Congress Club, Bt Francie Hotck for which’ the repalar SBace Paice have Been paid ~~ . " Vote For 4. are A > Frank A. we, - HENNEPIN COUNTY ‘Taxpayer and resident of Hennepin County for over twenty years Eighteenth year Minneapolis Police Department. Ex-service man U. S. Army, Spanish-American war, Philippine service. , “Strict Law Enforcement.” Primary Election June 21 General Election Nov. 2 Hofte, Tatas, eee Oe ey aoe one ey aa tentatively set for Monday, June 21, at Pilgrim Baptist church at 2 p. m. Different announcements will be in daily papers. Remains at MeGavock Mortuary, Radium’s power to kill living tis- sue was discovered by Henri Pecquer- el, who carried some radium in his pocket until it burned his chest. QUESTION BOX— What is the most essential thing needed in order to stim- ulate a greater interest in our chureh life? Send answers to St. Paul Echo.