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CAPITOL LAUNDRY HIRES, FIRES NEGRO YOU MERCHANTS get in our anniversary issue on Nov. 6 with your cuts and advertising at special rates. VOL.1, NO.47 A. L. HARRIS, OF URBAN LEAGUE RESIGNS OFFICE A. L. HARRIS, OF URBAN LEAGUE RESIGNS OFFICE Executive Secretary of Minneapolis Branch Accepts Columbia Scholarship. Resignation Voluntary E. A. Carter to Handle Two Offices Until New Secretary Is Appointed. At the executive board meeting of the Minneapolis branch of the Urban league Friday, September 22, Abram L. Harris, Jr., executive secretary of the branch, tendered his resignation to the chairman. The resignation was voluntary, unexpected, and came as a shock to the members of the board. Harris Will Study. Mr. Harris gave as the reason for his resignation an opportunity to accept a scholarship at Columbia University. He has already obtained the degree of Master of Arts in economics from the University of Pittsburgh. At Columbia, he will continue his work in economics, and expects to get the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in economics at the end of one and a half years of study. Came Here Year Ago. For a minor sequence in completing his work for the doctor's degree, Mr. Harris has selected anthropology, a field in which he is already thoroughly familiar. Mr. Harris came to Minneapolis in June, 1925, as executive secretary of the Minneapolis branch of the Urban league. Before coming to the Twin Cities he had taught school at West Virginia Normal Institute, had worked for a while on Opportunity magazine, the official organ of the National Urban league, and had been on the staff of The Messenger magazine. (Continued on page 2) HALL ANNOUNCES CHEST CAMPAIGN All Pastors to Speak for Fund at Churches Tomorrow; Captains Named. The opening gun in the Community Chest Drive will be made Sunday when all pastors in the city will speak for the Chest, and when drive captains will begin their campaign for subscriptions, according to S. E. Hall, chairman of Division G. During the past year, through the Chest agencies, 36 babies have received care by the Baby Welfare association, 00 of our girls have been assisted at the Rescue Home and 33 families have received aid from the United Charities. Seven families of 34 people were given a week's outing at the Salvation Army camp at Long Lake, and seven boy scouts were given a two weeks' stay at Square Lake. In addition, the Chest maintains the Crispus Attucks home, the Central avenue branch of the Y. W. C. A. and the Urban league. Mr. Hall announces the captains as follows: St. Philips Episcopal church, R. Anderson, 460 Rondo St.; Camphor M. E. church, R. R. Hagen, 298 St. Anthony Ave.; St. James A. M. E. church, W. A. Haynes, 307 Newton Bldg.; Pilgrim Baptist church, B. F. Edwards, 344 West Central Ave.; Pullman Porters and Memorial Baptist church, A. W. Jordan, 791 Rondo St.; St. Paul Baptist church, Mrs. R. F. Wilson, 697 St. Anthony Ave.; Zion Presbyterian church, C. E. Jones, 1390 St. Clair St.; Peter Clavers Catholic church, Dr. E. S. Weber, 204 Dakota Bldg.; Women's Civic Clubs and Female Lodges, Mrs. Mabel Harris, 445 No. Kent St.; Postal Employes, J. H. Hiekman, Jr., 766 St. Anthony Ave., F. B. Simpson, 885 St. Anthony Ave., all business clubs and places, A. J. Todd, 349 Franklin St.; all lodges, Chas. Miller, 428 Edmund St.; general solicitors, Mesdames Carrie Lindsay and Effie Wills. The St.Paul Echo William S. Scarborough, Former President Of Wilberforce, Dies Contract Made By Dempsey To Fight Wills Upheld In Indiana ECONOMY MARKET GIVES SERVICE TO GET TRADE The Economy Market, 902 Sixth Ave. N., Minneapolis, under the management of J. F. Woodard, has put itself on a clearly competitive basis with the surrounding neighborhood stores. Handling a good quality of merchandise, keeping a clean, sanitary store, and giving polite and attentive service as well as extra courses, such as delivering, are all good measures, according to Mr. Woodard. With a large number of white as well as colored customers, the store has proved that service counts in building up a heavy trade and lasting good-will. NEGROES PRESENT AT CONFERENCE Miss Brown, A. L. Harris Give Addresses; Booth on Negro Literature Conducted. Some half dozen colored people are attending the Minnesota state conference of social work being held this week at the University Farm. Early in the week, Miss W. Gertrude Brown, head resident at Phyllis Wheatley house, and A. L. Harris, Jr., resigned executive secretary of the Minneapolis Urban league, gave addresses. Monday night a group of singers from Phyllis Wheatley house rendered a series of numbers. At the same session, Charles C. Cooper of Pittsburgh, in discussing the race question suggested in his speech that a solution of race friction might be found if cultured persons of both the white and colored race could meet in voluntary social contact. One of the features of the exhibition being conducted in connection with the conference is a booth displaying books and magazines of the Negro. The booth is sponsored by the Urban league and is being conducted by Miss Helen Jackson, junior academic student at the University of Minnesota. Famous No. 10 Agreement Claims Share of Spotlight in Legal Battle Preceding Actual Title Bout. (Preston News Service) Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 20.—The famous $10 contract, calling for a bout between Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills, has bobbed up again, this time as the basis of a Superior Court injunction to prevent the champion's match with Gene Tunney at Philadelphia September 23. Judge Clinton H. Givan, holding that ownership of the much-disputed contract represented a property right, granted the petition of the Chicago Coliseum Club for an injunction last Friday night, although the prize fighting is not permitted by Indiana laws. The orphan contract which has passed through several hands, was signed by Dempsey in Los Angeles last winter and bound by the payment to the champion of a $10 bill, according to B. C. Clements, president of the club. It called for a first payment of $400,000 to the champion early in August and the Coliseum Club exhibited at the hearing a photostatic copy of a check for this amount which it said it was trying to induce the champion to accept. The original contract for a Wills-Dempsey fight was negotiated at Niles, Mich., by Floyd Fitzsimmons, who later sold his rights to the Coliseum Club, the alleged Los Angeles agreement taking its place. Fitzsimmons, testifying here for the defense, maintained that both the agreements were invalidated by the club's defaulting payment. The view that Pennsylvania courts would have to take cognizance of the ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1926 Noted Scholar, Author of Only Green Text by Negro, Was Prominent in Political Life of State. (Preston News Service) Wilberforce, Ohio, Sept. 23.—William Sanders Scarborough, noted scholar and educator, and ex-president of Wilberforce University, died at his home at Wilberforce, Ohio, September 10, after an illness of some weeks, involving sciatica, malarial fever and fatal stomach trouble. For 43 years he was connected with Wilberforce University, 1877 to 1920, and was its president for 12 years (1908-1920), giving it a lifetime of faithful, self-sacrificing service. He was born in Macon, Ga., February 16, 1852, and was the only surviving child of Jeremiah and Frances Scarborough. He received his early education in Lewis High School of Macon and spent two years at Atlanta University, preparing for Yale, but entered Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, instead, graduating with the degree of A. B. in 1875. Later he received from Oberlin the degree of A. M. He was later honored by various colleges with the degree of Ph. D. and L. L. D. He spent part of the year following graduation in special study of the Semetic languages and Hellenistic Greek. In 1881 he published, through A. S. Barnes & Co., a Greek book, "First Lessons in Greek," the first and only Greek book ever written by a Negro. During the war he was a member of the Food Commission for the state of Ohio and was also appointed by the governor of the state as a member of the National Council of Defense. He also assisted in looking after colored labor in Ohio to the end of aiding in war movements. He is a member of the Republican Ad- TRANSLATION "The Fire In the Flint," by Walter White, Assistant Secretary of the N. A. A. C. P., is being translated into German for publication in Germany. Arrangements are under way for a translation into French, and a Norwegian writer has asked permission of the American publishers, Messrs. Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., to translate the novel into Norwegian BARBER SHOP MOVES The Sanitary Tonsilian Parlor, formerly of 329 N. Dale St., have moved to their new building, 709 Rondo St. Mr. E. N. Martin and L. R. Blair, the proprietors, are maintaining four chairs and have made a few improvements for efficiency and better service. MUSICAL HELD THURSDAY IS FINANCIAL SUCCESS The Musical Festival given by the Humboldt Heights Baptist Mission of 51st and James Sts., Minneapolis, was a grand success. The musical was given at the white, North M. E. church, last Thursday evening. The program was so well rendered and so well received that the white management of the church is completing arrangements to have the numbers repeated. The pastor, Rev. R. J. Solomon, wishes to thank every participant for their part on the program which was most skillfully carried out. Humboldt Heights Baptist Mission cannot express in words their gratitude to Miss Thelma Williams and Mrs. R. J. Solomon, who sponsored the musical which netted the mission $42.25. We are very grateful to the Rev. Harron for the free use of his spacious and beautiful church and to the worthy Pilgrim Baptist choir for their services which were so graciously donated. The mission invites all to come to its services. Take Chicago and Fremont car, get off at 44th St., wait for bus with transfer; get off bus at 51st. Services 11 A. M. and 7:30 P. M. Indiana injunction was expressed by Judge Givan. MARTIAL LAW TO STOP FLOGGINGS, STATE PROMISES Governor Martin Threatens to Increase Force of Deputies for Protection. 63 Floggings Recorded Mayor, Sheriff of Palatka Summoned to Conference; Jobs to Go If Laxity Remains (Preston News Service) Palatak, Fla., Sept. 23.—Under warning of Governor John Martin that failure to enforce the law in Putnam county would mean a declaration of martial law, Sheriff R. J. Hancock has promised to increase his force of deputies in an effort to stop the wholesale floggings being perpetrated in the county. Bands of hooded and masked men have sallied at night into various homes of the county during the past year, particularly in recent months, seizing alleged miscreants and placing them under the lash in secluded places. Officials of the Ku Klux Klan have denied that members of that order have been involved. 63 Floggings According to records of State's Attorney J. C. Adkins, there have been 63 floggings in Putnam county during the past year, with two deaths resulting. Scores of other floggings are said to have been unrecorded, through reluctance of victims to talk about their experiences. The floggings have been connected in most instances with alleged laxity of morals, one case being that of a comely young woman, said to have had too many male friends. She was thrashed soundly by a band which took her from her lodging house. Feeling Runs High Leading citizens in Palatka and the county are much exercised over the situation, feeling that the courts have adequate machinery with which to enforce the law. They have appealed to the governor, with the result that Sheriff Hancock and Mayor A. S. Waymer of Palatka were ordered to the state capitol for a conference Tuesday. Governor Martin, in a statement at the capitol warned Sheriff Hancock to get busy and enforce the law or get ready to turn over his office to another sheriff. The governor also declared that if the new sheriff didn't function correctly, he would place Palatka and Putnam counties under martial law. VICTIM OF MOB SHOT IN NECK Whipping, Without Reason, Precedes Shooting; Man Not Expected to Live. (Preston News Service) Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. 24. — Claiming to have been whipped by three white men and then shot through the neck when he tried to escape them, J. E. Bailey is in the county hospital not expected to live. Bailey was taken to the hospital by a resident near Kings Road and Six Mile creek early Wednesday morning. The alleged whipping occurred in that vicinity, officers said, nea a Negro cemetery. Bailey could give officers no reason for the attack. He said the white men leaped from an automobile, seized him, and then whipped him. Finally getting away from them Bailey ran until he was felled by a pistol shot, according to his story to authorities. An investigation into the case is being made by Henry Smith, assistant county detective. RAMSEY COMING Colonel Ramsey of Chicago, solicitor for Tuskegee Institute, is expected in St. Paul today. Colonel Ramsey, who has a wide circle of acquaintances in the Twin Cities, will come here from Duluth. National Association Asks That Senate Candidates Be Quizzed Praying Sheik Of Harlem Given 60 To 70 Years Sentence Praying Sheik Of Harlem Given 60 To 70 Years Sentence Colored Voters Should Learn Opinions of Prospective Officials on Lynching, Segregation, Disfranchisement. (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) New York, Sept. 23.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth avenue, today announced that in view of numerous inquiries received at the National Office concerning the record of candidates for election or re-election to the U. S. Senate this fall, the association was urging colored voters throughout the North to quiz their senatorial candidates and put them on record with regard to the following three issues: 1. The Dyer Anti-Lyching bill. 2. Disfranchisement of colored voters in the South. 3. Segregation in the government departments at Washington. A statement issued by James Weldon Johnson, secretary of the N. A. A. C. P., is as follows: "In the fall elections of 1926, the colored voters have an opportunity (Continued on page 3) Daughter Elks "Messing Around With"Valencia" While harvest hands have no time to mess around there will be many patrons "Messing Around" at the Harvest Ball given by the daughters of the Como Temple 128 of the Elks Lodge at the South Side Auditorium, Minneapolis, on Monday evening, September 27, when Clarence Johnson's orchestra hits on the strain of "The Dance Called Messing Around" and "Hee Bee Jebies." "Messing Around" is one of the late dances and the Valencia, the very latest addition to the dancing world, will be introduced by a special corps of entertainers right from Chicago. The committee in charge under Mrs. Opal White have made arrangements to receive many of their patrons in harvest time costumes and have also prepared a special program for entertaining, which will include Miss Ozzie Schauffner. Seller of Stolen Lingerie, Who Gained Romance Through Burglery, Confesses Career Over Bible. (Preston News Service) New York City, Sept. 24.—Haramel's "praying sheik" was sentenced by Judge McIntyre in General Sessions to prison terms aggregating between sixty and seventy years Friday. The "praying sheik" described himself in court as John Smith, twenty-seven, a seller of lingerie. At his trial, concluded Friday morning, it was testified the "sheik" made a practice of gaining admittance to flats on the pretense he desired to sell stolen lingerie at bargain prices. Once in the flat, he would try to strike up a flirtation with the woman to whom he was showing the goods. If the woman resisted his advances, he threatened to kill her. He would finish by robbing her of every article of value he could carry away. Other Crimes Recited. He was tried specifically for robbing Mrs. Rose Davis of No. 134 West 112th Street and he passed most of his time in the courtroom reading from a pocket Testament. He also clasped this book when he stood up for sentence. After Smith's conviction, Judge McIntyre was told there were eleven other indictments against the prisoner, all for crimes of substantially the same character. One indictment contained an additional charge to the effect Smith shot the complainant through the cheek because she screamed on being attacked. Assistant District Attorney, William C. Dodge, then said the District Attorney would have to accept a plea of guilty to one of these indictments MINNEAPOLIS GIRL GOES AS SECRETARY TO DUBOIS Miss Marvel K. Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Madison Jackson, 2003 Franklin Ave. S. E., Minneapolis, left Thursday evening for New York where she accepted a position as private secretary to Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, editor of The Crisis magazine. Miss Jackson received her training at the University of Minnesota and at Ohio State University. She has also spent one year in the employ of the government in Washington, D. C. On October 1, Miss Jackson will take active charge of her duties at the return of Dr. DuBois from a vacation abroad. REV. W. H. GRIFFIN RE-ASSIGNED HERE St. Paul to Hold Next Annual Conference; Rev. Stovall Made Presiding Elder. Rev. W. H. Griffin, pastor of St. James A. M. E. church, Central Ave. at Dale street, was returned to his St. Paul charge by Bishop Gaines at the sixth session of the Northwestern annual conference, fourth Episcopal district of the A. M. E. church, which was held in Council Bluffs, Iowa, last week. Rev. Griffin arrived home Monday from the conference. The next annual conference will be held in St. Paul, one year from this month. One of the conference shake-ups was the removal of former Presiding Elder Hackley from the St. Paul district. He was replaced by Rev. T. B. Stovall of Minneapolis. Mr. Stovall, who has been for the past year pastor of St. James A. M. E. church in Minneapolis, had previously occupied the position of Presiding Elder of the St. Paul district for a good many years. The Rev. Mr. Griffin of St. James, St. Paul, left home Tuesday evening for Milwaukee, where he is attending the Chicago conference. CUTS THROAT IN EFFORT TO CHEAT EXECUTIONER (Preston News Service) Lousville, Ga., Sept. 23.—Tom Johnson, under sentence of electrocution September 24, for the murder of Desiex Stone, near here some months ago, made an attempt at suicide in the county jail here Wednesday morning, when Deputy Sheriffs Clark Wright and M. M. Bargainer entered the jail to take him to Milledgeville. Johnson had made threats that he would never be taken out of the jail alive. Sheriff Thomas had made him change his clothes and be ready to go, but in some unaccountable way he had obtained a safety razor blade and when commanded, by the deputies to come, he turned and slashed his throat, cutting to the hollow but missing the jugular vein. Physicians say he has a slight chance to recover. CRANE ELECTED At a meeting of the Crispus Attucks Home Association Tuesday evening, Atty. J. D. Crane was elected treasurer of the association to succeed Mrs. Mattie Hicks, resigned. Plans for a rally to raise funds for re-decorating the interior of the home were also discussed. in consideration for dropping the other ten. This offer was accepted by Oscar Garrett, Attorney for Smith. Realty Life Sentence Really Like sentence. Judge McIntyre imposed a sentence of from ten to twenty years imprisonment for the crime of which Smith was convicted. He remarked this crime was committed June 29, before the Baumes Act went into ef-(Continued on page 2) THE UKULELES which have been strumming on porches and in passing cars will soon have to "freeze up." PRICE FIVE CENTS NO EXCUSE MADE FOR RELEASE OF CHARLES JENKINS NO EXCUSE MADE FOR RELEASE OF CHARLES JENKINS Youth, 21, Hired at 8 A. M. Fired at 2:30 P. M. on Monday of This Week. 'Sorry,' Official Says Consultation Between Foreman Results in Dismissal; Paid for Full Day. Charles M. Jenkins, colored, 249 Chestnut St., was fired from a job at the Capitol Steam Laundry, St. Peter at Wabasha St., last Monday because, according to Jenkins' story, the foreman was "sorry." Having applied for the job at the laundry on Wednesday of last week. Mr. Jenkins was notified to appear for work on Monday, September 19. Carefully Eyed This he did, and worked sorting wash from 8 A. M. until noon, when he started to eat lunch. A foreman approached, eyed him and said, "I don't think we can use you any longer, Charlie." When Jenkins asked why, he was told that the foreman was sorry but that the company would no longer use the new employee. Another official in consultation with the first, decided to let Jenkins return to work in the afternoon. At 2:30 P. M. both men approached Jenkins as he was working and called him from his work. "Do you have your hat and coat here?" one asked. "Then I'll have to ask you to leave for we simply cannot use you; I am very sorry." Repeated inquiry failed to reveal why the dismissal was effected. On being released, Jenkins was paid $3.00, a full day's pay, although he had worked only until 2:30 P. M. Mr. Jenkins, an ambitious young man, 21 years of age, has made application for a position with No. 9 fire department where he hopes to get an appointment soon. He has attended local schools and lives at home with his mother and father. According to Mr. Jenkins, the colored fire department has withdrawn its work from the laundry because of the treatment given Jenkins and others of his friends are going to do the same. PATES GIVES INTERVIEW Concerning the dismissal of Jenkins, Lee Pates, proprietor of the (Continued on page 4) HUGE INCREASE IN AUTO OWNED HUGE INCREASE IN AUTO OWNED One in Every Four Persons in State Own Automobiles, Figures Indicate. Motor vehicles registered in Minnesota up to September 15 were 609,280, or one for every fourth person in the state, according to figures given out by Secretary of State Mike Holm. Total license receipts were $9,686,615. Total registrations in 1925 were 576,472 and total receipts $9,773,643. The number of cars registered so far this year is nearly double the number registered in 1920, three times as great as in 1917 and $14\frac{1}{2}$ times as great as in 1916. With more than three months of the year left, it is believed certain that license receipts for 1926 will exceed $10,000,000. The average passenger vehicle tax, which was $16.40 in 1925, is $14.54 in 1926. The tax rate was reduced from 2.75 to 2.4 per cent, but this has been partially offset by the fact that people are buying higher priced cars. More than 50,000 cars have been junked or removed from the state, according to reports made to the secretary of state, hence nearly 83,000 cars, mostly new, have been brought to the state and registered during the year. 7 tose eel Page Two An Independent Negro Weekly Newspaper PUBLISHED BY THE ST. PAUL ECHO COMPANY 614 Court Block Telephone Cedar 1879 ‘St. Paul, Minnesota President and General Manager .......----.---0-eeoe-eoe--------CYRUS L, LEWIS Secretary-Treasuter erennnimnrooweeneeeen EUGENE JACKSON, JR. I nee ep lcnrlleccaesterenoneeereenciomagpe ls SIE Duluth Representative. .Mrs. Wm. A. Porter, 1029 E. 3rd St., Duluth, Minn. ‘Telephone Hemlock 1533 SUBSCRIPTION RATES $2.00 Per Year $1.25 for Six Months 75 Cents for Three Menths ‘Advertising rates furnished upon application. “Entered as second class matter Nov. 7, 1925, at the post office at . St. Paul, Minn., under the act of March 3, 1879” Pe ah ee etc iesieehh ARE WE OVER-CHURCHED? For long the Negro has borne the reputation of being a re- ligious, church-supporting race. That reputation is perhaps de- served, and in a certain sense, is commendable. There can be, how- ever, overdoses of the best medicines. In many rural districts where the population density is low, and where there are several churches of different denominations, all starving because of lack of sufficient support, attempts have been niade, and successfully, to have such churches consolidate. ‘The result has invariably been that the community which formerly suffered religious strife and church poverty is now found’with a single prosperous church and with no animosities between creeds. . Many colored communities have suffered with this condition of being over-churched. Often the situation has arisen not alone in rural, but in urban districts as well. At the present time in the Twin Cities, a district which boasts only 41 colored families, finds itself with two missions of different denominations with in a block of each other. Both of them are struggling, and both of them are without doubt sincere. With their aim, which is commendable, we are not concerned. About their method, there is a deal to say. It is patent that with but a tiny community to draw from, both these churches are unable to give themselves adequate sup- port. Poor housing facilities for the services follows. Ministers, not receiving a living salary, must resort to other part-time work. The wee congregations, after six days of labor, repair to Sunday services in uncomfortable or crowded quarters to hear a service conducted by a man as tired as they, whose spark of inspiration has been dimmed by physical toil. ‘The thing is obviously a vicious circle which might be broken out into a line of progress if a plan of consolidation were tried. It might well behoove the ministers of those churches, and others similarly situated, to meet with the governing bodies of both or- ganizations in an attempt to rid their community of the evil of being over-churched. A DEPARTURE ithorities, Abram L. Harris, Jr., r ary of the Minneapolis branch « ; conceded to be as brilliant an e ‘has produced. As a sure test of ‘les on economics have been accept - standard journals of economics it | number of Current History Ma Harris on the fight of the Negro 1 nions of the country. During the onded time and again to invitat gy and economics at the Universit mics seminar, arranged by The St. 1 a two-hour session on the histor; orer in America, Attendance at 1 to instructors and professors in th university. . ey of Mr. Harris’ technical work a nneapolis Urban league has been | ers of the executive board of the | ey of the Negro population of Mi mpletely under the supervision of t york, r. Harris, the Twin Cities is losin; and national prominence. In acce ced study in his special field of w as a true student. We wish him .. : By white authorities, Abram L. Harris, Jr., recently resigned executive secretary of the Minneapolis branch of the National Urban league, is conceded to be as brilliant an economist as the American Negro has produced. As a sure test of his competence, Mr. Harris’ articles on economics have been accepted and publish- ed in the leading standard journals of economics in America. The current number of Current History Magazine contains an article by Mr. Harris on the fight of the Negro to gain entrance into the labor unions of the country. During the past year, Mr. Harris has responded time and again to invitations to address classes in sociology and economics at the University of Minnesota, In an economics seminar, arranged by The St. Paul Echo, Mr. Harris conducted a two-hour session on the history and new trend of the Negro laborer in America, Attendance at the seminar was restricted solely to instructors and professors in the department of economics at the university. . The efficiency of Mr. Harris’ technical work as executive sec- retary of the Minneapolis Urban league has been publicly acclaim- ed by the members of the executive board of the league. A com- prehensive survey of the Negro population of Minneapolis made partly by and completely under the supervision of the league is one feature of that work. In losing Mr. Harris, the Twin Cities is losing a man of out- standing value and national prominence. In accepting an oppor- tunity for advanced study in his special field of work, Mr. Harris acted wisely and as a true student. We wish him all success as he goes to Columbia. ~ CONGRATULATIONS We wish to congratulate St. James A. M. E. church on the return of Rev. W. H. Griffin. Since he has been in the community, the Rev. Mr. Griffin has taken his place as a leader and spokesman for his race both as a religious and a civic head. The new St. James, already half com- pleted, and promising completion soon, is a monument to the effi- ciency and untiring effort of this minister. Ready in sympathy, tolerant in attitude, fearless in denun- ciation, Rev. Griffin has achieved a definite and respected place in the life of the Twin Cities. As he returns to St. James, we wish his further administration continued success. DANIEL W. LAWLER The Negro of the Twin Cities will do well to mourn the pass- ing of Daniel W. Lawler, former mayor of St. Paul, and for long prominent in St. Paul and Minnesota politics. Mr. Lawler, a Democrat, was the type of man in politics which pointed out with unerring clearness that the Negro could ill afford to tie himself completely to one political party and vote that party ticket blindly because of some mythical benefits which might accrue to him by so doing. Lawler, the man, regardless of political affiliation, had and deserved the respect and admiration of all thinking Negroes of the city. He was always willing to assist the cause of the Negro both air a Em SE ke ee The Negro of the Twin Cities will do well to mourn the pass- ing of Daniel W. Lawler, former mayor of St. Paul, and for long prominent in St. Paul and Minnesota politics. Mr. Lawler, a Democrat, was the type of man in politics which pointed out with unerring clearness that the Negro could ill afford to tie himself completely to one political party and vote that party ticket blindly because of some mythical benefits which might accrue to him by so doing. Lawler, the man, regardless of political affiliation, had and deserved the respect and admiration of all thinking Negroes of the city. He was always willing to assist the cause of the Negro both economically and politically. His doctrine of right, stated clearly and without fear, was that all citizens be treated alike under the rights granted by the constitution. In the classroom of the St. Paul College of Law where he was an instructor for years, his fair treatment of colored students bore out his proclaimed theories and his business relations with the Negro. We can feel greatly the loss of this man who fostered many a cause in the interest of his colored friends. THE PRICE OF SUCCESS You want success. Are you willing to pay the price for it? How much discouragement can you stand? How much brusing can you take? How long can you hang on in the face of obstacles? Have you the grit to try to do what others have failed todo? Can you go up against skepticism, ridicule, friendly advice to quit, without flinching? Are you strong on the finish as well as quick at the start? Success is sold in the open market. You can buy it—I can buy it—any man can buy it who is willing to pay the price for it. —Ax-I-Dent-Ax. You want success. Are you willing to pay the price for it? How much discouragement can you stand? How much brusing can you take? How long can you hang on in the face of obstacles? Have you the grit to try to do what others have failed todo? Can you go up against skepticism, ridicule, friendly advice to quit, without flinching? Are you strong on the finish as well as quick at the start? Success is sold in the open market. You can buy it—I can buy it—any man can buy it who is willing to pay the price for it. —Ax-I-Dent-Ax. Cremona Old City of | Rijtyinaietioa Loeveliness and Masia |' Tie wirana “Thare ix nn reaes) wees Lombardy, where the silver poplars grow and music fs tn the air. . ‘and the yellow sunlight falls upon you —in Lombardy, fabled and sung by a thousand praising tongues — there brooded and hummed, worked and dreamed, a busy thriving town four centuries ago—the town of violins. Its name was Cremona, and the heart of musie was the heart of the world to the men who worked there. . . . On one side was the River Ogilo, on another the Adda; on the south the Po swept by, blue-purple under the warm sky, running down, down, down -to where the Adriatle walted for it. On the other side of the Po were Parma and Placenza, dreaming the year away; one could cross over by a bridge if one liked. It was very old, this town of violins, and its name . . . from the Greek, ‘meant “Alone upon a rock.” . . A very pretty, happy Itallan city tt was, with... golden light splashed upon root and street, the... music of children’s votces, and magleal soutuern skies filtering through .. . ‘This from the year 1520 was the center of violin making, the town of violins—Allce Chapin in “The Heart of Susie.” Wyoming Fossil Land Wyoming may become the Gobi desert of the United States. In search of the fossils of the gigantic mam- mals and reptiles of prehistoric ages, five universities have sent scientists and students to delve into the rocks of practically every part of the state. ‘Wyoming was once a huge sea and recently there were uncovered a dozen fossils of huge prehistoric eels, fifty to seventy-five feet long. They re- sembled the fabled sea serpents. Huge fossils of animals of the Jurassic period in the Mesozole era have been iscovered in central, northern and southeastern Wyoming. Hair Tells Nationality Scientists place a high value on hair as a gulde to racial character- fsties, the hairs having numerous variations of structure under the ml- croscope, which ean be clearly de- fined and classified lke finger and other skin prints. ‘The hairs of a negro, a Chinese an American Indian, and a Caucasian differ in quantity, color, structure, and growing habits, and so we are en- abled to tell a man's nationality simp- ly by studying bis hair. Sincerity Imperative ‘To make people believe what you say you must say what you believe. Sincerity is absolutely essential to successful pleading. Insincerity is cer- tain to create doubt in the minds of others, Better say nothing at all if you cannot speak from honest con- victions.—Grit. ets Braga ING anal bats times it is a struggle to die, ea Hellie’s Cash Grocery & MEAT MARKET Free Delivery 393 No. Dale St. We Carry a Full Line of Groceries. Fresh Dressed Poultry at All Times ‘See our line of fresh green vegetables Bargains Every Friday and Saturday Phone Dale 4209 We Give 8. & H. Green Trading , Stamps iL a. Sales RENT, ‘ALS Service Houses of all kinds Small Payments Down | Equities Arranged Real Estate Notary Public os FOR SALE S-oom House on Rondo St. $5,000. $500 down payment. Semi-Bungalow on Fuller St. | Monsen 8, Atbane: st. very | cheap. $200 down. Very rea- sonable. | Duplex om St. Anthony. Very | reasonable. Mackubin and Kent. $5,000. House om Carroll. Very reason- | ‘able and-cheap, What you don’t see, auk for tt, | ‘we have ft. 687 St. Anthony Dale 1428 __ ST. PAUL ECHO s bore out his proclaimed theorie: the Negro. of this man who fostered many ed friends. OF SUCCESS | willing to pay the price for it’ you stand? How much brusin; hang on in the face of obstacles’ at others have failed todo? Car ridicule, friendly advice to quit ng on the finish as well as quicl market. You can buy it—I car is willing to pay the price for it \ Revelty Rebulied “he phrase “There is no royal road to learning” is merely a modified form of Euclid’s famous reply to King Ptolemy I of Egypt. It is sald that Euelld founded the school of mathe- matics at Alexandria when that city was Just becoming a center of learn- Ing. According to tradition, Ptolemy once asked the great mathematician whether there was not some easier way for him to learn “geometry than by studying the “Hlements,” a work prepared by Kuclid himself. Euclid replied: “There is no royal road to geometry.”"—Pathfinder Magazine. Road Signs Old Idea Road signs date back to the early history of the world. Many monu- ments have been unearthed by archeological expeditions in Crete, Asia Minor and the Greek Pelopon- nesus which show that the directional signs were in use even in the time of the legendary heroes of the Hellenic world. In the Roman forum Is still Preserved the “golden milestone,” a pillar which was erected by Augustus, on which were carved the names of roads together with distances from Rome. Rolls Up Like a Bali A queer little animal from Australia is kiown as the echidna. Scientists claim that this curious creature is a lnk between the birds and true mam- mals. As an anteater it is @ fine specimen of a porcupine, being com- pletely covered with a coat of large spines, which serves as an armor. When the echidna is attacked where digging is impossib!e, it imme- lately tucks in its head and feet and rolls itself into a ball. If the ground Is soft the echidna disappears rapidly and suddenly, | First Tea in Europe | Though reports of tea as a Chinese beverage had been received from Portuguese sources as early as 1517, the credit for its introduction trom China into Europe belongs to. the Duteh East India company, which im- ‘ported a few pounds Into Holland in 1610, and into England in 1645, says the Newark News, Apparently it was not until 1669 that the English East India company brought its first con- ‘signment, two canisters, weighing in all 143 pounds, from Rantam, Free! Freet TE SSS . Fountain Pens With each year’s subscription (52.00) to the “Echo” __ A beautiful Jumbo Fountain Pen with 14K. gold plated pen point, gold filled lever and clip, or ladies size with ribbon rings. Your Choice of Three Colors: Green, Red & Mahogany | Send forYourPen Today! Make checks or money orders payable to the ST. PAUL ECHO 614 Court Block St. Paul, Minn. Lesson in Spelling Ralph Waldo Emerson got a lesson in spelling-as-she-is-spoke from R. E. Richardson of the Electric Bond and Share company, a globe-trotter, who has laid up @ vast store of varied in- formation and philosophy. Young Richardson, when a little lad, attended school at Concord, Mass, Emerson was then head of the school board. The members appeared at school at certain intervals and put the pupils through more or less of an oral examination. ‘The sage, pointing to Kichardson, asked: “How do you spell horse?” “H-o-8-8,” came the instantaneous reply. Even the grave Emerson had to smile.—Forbes Magazine (New York). Strict Dietetic Rules Followers of the Buddhist religion give attention to a strict regulation in thelr eating and drinking. habits. Intoxicating beverages are expressly forbidden and the eating of meat is permissable only under the following restrictions: One must have killed the animal himself, he must not have ordered any one to kill it, it must not have been killed by any one with the intention of supplying it to him, and he must not suspect that the animal has been killed, However, meat. eaters among the Buddhists of Ceylon, Burma, and Siam get around these piosclig He Understood A young man fell in love with a girl who did not return his affection, After he had proposed to her several times she lost her temper and. Te- plied: “Look here, T aln't going to marry you—never. I wouldn't ary. you, not if you was the last man on earth, and I don’t want nothing to do with you. Is that plain English?” “It is plain enough,” replied the unabashed suitor, “but it isn't Eng- lish, you know.” Postgraduate Diploma “When one of my feminine friends asks how old I am,” said the re- sourceful woman, “I always put the burden of the fib on the questioner.” “How do you mean?” “I just say lightly: ‘Oh, I'm a year or two older than you, you know, my dear—at least a year older. Let me see now, how old are you? And then she al- ways knocks more off my age than T should ever have the courage to d¢ myself—Boston Transcript. Females are peculiar, and men who marry them should realize this before they enter into the contract, SIMPSON @ _ WILLS | _ ‘The Reliable Morticians "are now located in their beau- _— tiful new mortuary chapel OMice Phone—Cedar 1024 Residence Phones Tel. Dale 1914 Tel. Dale 2541 17 West Exchange Street - ‘ST, PAUL, MINNESOTA Gwin City Community Choral Presents . Madam Anita Patti Brown inane “Evening of Song’’ PHYLLIS WHEATLEY HOUSE, 808 Bassett Place Friday, October 8, at 8 P. M. Admission 50c Phyllis Wheatley House Activities Begin September 27th The Best Instructors the Twin Cities Afforded have been secured Call CHERRY 3098 and REGISTER NOW [SL SS leEESS—SE_EEES=== a gy New t a 4 ES H | a Fall Bags— > ae From the Foremost | A a a tice Designers of America ee owe yale |) " eas om 4 iF fl i 4 BS hp Ce KP eflecting New Versions in | , Antelope i and i | The Bag Sketched is: Lizard Leathers Smee | iad a the, ‘ie COLORS: ke Ee Tex Brown 7 ita Wood ana ‘ted Chanel Red mirror." Priced gays. oree™ hae \_ For 55 Years St. Paul's Quality Luggage Shop_/ : k 1D mVO UA | LUGGAGE SHOP ——» SIXTH AT CEDAR == HARRIS RESIGNS URBAN LEAGUE SECRETARYSHIP ee eee Nationally Know. - In the fields of economics and so ciology, Mr, Harris is a writer of-na- tional importance, and a regular con- tributor to journals concerned with economic and social investigation. He left the city Tuesday evening after having attended the opening sessions of the Minnesota state conference of social work. Perhaps the most outstanding bit of work that the Urban league com- pleted under the supervision of Mr. Harris was a thorough survey of the Negro population of Minneapolis. ‘The survey was divided into five sec- tions showing housing conditions, 1a- bor opportunities, history of the Ne- gro in the community, ete, Resolutions Passed. A unique feature of the survey was a section in which the community at- titude toward the Negro was reflect- ed through comprehensive question- naires sent out from the Urban league office. Struck by the valuable work of Mr. Harris, the executive board of the Minneapolis branch passed a series of resolutions concerning the excel- lent work of the retiring secretary. ‘The Inter-racial committee of Min- neapolis, in session Saturday, follow- ed the example. Until a new secretary can be ap- pointed, E. A. Carter, executive sec- retary of the St. Paul branch of the Urban league, will handle both the ‘St. Paul and Minneapolis offices. Efficiency is nothing but a combi- good health and plain, old-fashioned hard work. Phone Dale 8339 ‘Try the Drug Store First ELMER MORRIS / DRUGGIST | Prescriptions | Rondo and Mackubin Dancing Academy Dancing course and physical train- ing for reducing, for ladies and gentlemen, privately at your home by a French professional dancing and reducing master. For ap- pointment write name, address and telephone and mail to the ST. PAUL ECHO PRAYING SHEIK GIVEN LIFE-TIME SENTENCES (Continued from page 1) fect. He added, however, that the offense to which Smith had pleaded guilty was committed since the act became law. For this crime he sen- tenced Smith to fifty years, WELCOME HALL NOTES ‘The fall classes will resume work on Tuesday, October 12. There will be new classes under competent*in- structors. Send the little folks to the morn- ing kindergarten at 10 o'clock. | ‘The Neighborhood club has reor- ganized and will start fall work Wednesday. All ladies are invited to attend. Junior boys and girls, don’t forget the “Story and Recreation Hour” Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Winter ie Right Over the Hill! What About that Ladies’ Coat or Your Overcoat? We Speelalize in Repair Work and Remodeling of all kinds A New Suit or Coat Made to Order Cleaning and Pressing HALL BROS. Tailors 12 Kast Oth St. St. Paul, Minn, Phone Cedar 9103 | Lo eS | G'S 2 fine thing to know ‘where you can get cash when you need it. Our ser- vice is quick and confiden- ta We have helped your friends for years. Ask them about the Local Loan Co. 216 Exchange Bank Building Sisth & Minnesota Sts, Tel. Ge 2417 | Society·Notes Send in your Society Notes to The Echo office, 614 Court Block, before Wednesday noon of each week. Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Clay of Spokane, Wash., stopped over Sunday en route east. And were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ingram. They were also guests of a sightseeing trip of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hill. Mrs. Freida Harris, of 695 Carroll Ave., entertained at a tea on Wednesday in honor of her sister, Mrs. Marye Pettiford of Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. C. Waters of Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. Arthur P. Rhodes entertained at cards on Thursday complimenting Mrs. Marye Pettiford of Kansas City. Mrs. Bert Adams was hostess on a motor trip around the Twin Cities and had as her guests Mrs. Marye Pettiford, Mrs. Freda Harris and Mrs. Minnie Raymond. Mrs. L. Young of Minneapolis was hostess to dinner party on Sunday, complimenting Mrs. Marye Pettiford of Kansas City, who is the house guest of her sister, Mrs. Freida Harris. Covers were laid for eight. Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Grissom, 607 Rondo St., entertained about 30 of their friends September 18, in honor of their first anniversary. Cards and dancing were features of the evening after which a delicious luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Triplett of 783 Central Ave., entertained in honor of Mrs. Edgar Triplett of Los Angeles, who was a delegate to the Elks convention in Cleveland. While en route home Mrs. Edgar Triplett, sister-in-law to James A. Triplett, also visited with her daughter, Mrs. Catherine Bell in Minneapolis and her son, Ward Triplett in Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Bert McPheeters, 536 St. Anthony Ave., has returned from Cleveland, Ohio. She attended the Elks convention and also visited in Chicago and Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Mae Edwards, who formerly resided with Mrs. Coleman, 671 W. Central Ave., has moved to 391 N. St. Albans St. Dr. J. Walton Crump and Attorney George W. Hamilton, Jr., returned Thursday from hunting in the north woods. Miss Florence Robinson, office secretary of the St. Paul Echo, arrived home Wednesday from a delightful stay in Chicago where she was accorded many social courtesies. Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson of Kansas City, Mo., are the guests of their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Browning, 733 Carroll Ave. The chicken dinner given by the Altar Guild of St. Philip's Episcopal church on Tuesday evening was a decided success. Mrs. W. H. McCoy, Sr., of Winnipeg, Manitoba, has arrived in the city for a visit and is the guest of her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McCoy, 693 Carroll. George Grissom, 1022 Rondo St., returned to the city this week after having spent the summer in Great Falls, Mont., in the employ of the Great Northern Railway company. Atty. Clayton Hunter of Ohio, who has stayed all summer at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Woodford of Sherburne Ave., left Sunday evening for Canton, Ohio, where he expects to establish an office. Alfred Shute, sophomore academic student at the University of Minnesota, returned to the city last Wednesday after having visited for ten days with his family in Sheridan, Wyo. R. C. Shane, 934 Gaultier St., is confined to his home and is under the care of a doctor as a result of a severe illness. Under the auspices of the all-university council and the campus Y. M. C. A., a special paper was published last Monday for the benefit of the entering freshman class at the university. Some 3,000 copies were distributed to freshmen. Earl Wilkins, senior academic student at the university, edited the special edi- Fully Equipped and Stocked Grocery Store For Rent Apply 711 Rondo St. St. Paul, Minn. BUZZ AROUND to the Bee Cafe Ferdey's Place ! 383 Rondo St. REGULAR NOON DINNERS Chili a Specialty Phone Dale 8807 MINNEAPOLIS NOTES Mr. W. C. Jeffrey of 3529 4th Ave. S., left Sunday morning with the Morgan Post Drum Corps to attend the National G. A. R. encampment at Des Mines, Iowa. This drum corps is probably the best known drum corps in the United States. It was organized in 1883 and has attended most of the Grand Army encampments, traveling from coast to coast. Of the ten members composing the drum corps, seven are Civil War veterans, and three are sons of veterans. Betty Jane and Robert Marshall, children of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Marshall, have arrived home from Great Falls, Mont., where they have been visiting their grandparents for the past eight weeks. Mrs. Carolyn E. Price, formerly of Minneapolis, en route to Vancouver, B. C., was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. Francis, 1031 Sixth Ave. N., over the week-end. Minneaha Temple No. 129, Daughter Elks, enjoyed a delightful outing and picnic at the home of Mrs. D. Waters at Anoka last Sunday. Miss Helen Waters of Anoka, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. D. Waters, returned to Chicago by motor the last of the week. Miss Waters will resume her duties as court reporter the first of October. Atty. W. Chester Kitchen of Chicago, spent his vacation as the guest of Mrs. D. Waters and daughters, Misses Helen and Dorothy of Anoka. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Washington are now residing at 422 Bryant Ave. N. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY NOTES Phyllis Wheatley House opens its fall and winter activities September 27, as follows: Sewing—Monday and Wednesday, 8 P. M. Millinery—Tuesday, 8 P. M. Venetian Art—Tuesday, 8 P. M. Public Speaking—Thursday, 3 P. M. Hook Rugs—Thursday, 8 P. M. Men's Glee Club — Wednesday. 8:30 P. M. Mixed Glee Club — Wednesday. 7:30 P. M. Twin City Community choral, first Monday (Minneapolis); first Tuesday (St. Paul); third Monday (Minneapolis), 8 P. M. Women's Swimming class for Monday evening and Men's Swimming class for Friday evening cannot begin until Monday, October 11, and Friday, October 15, because pool is being repaired at Franklin Junior high school. The Phyllis Wheatly Glee club appeared on the program at the Minnesota State Conference of Social Work at the University Farm auditorium on Monday evening at 8 P.M. Miss W. Gertrude Brown read a paper on "The Economic Problem of Youth," Monday morning at the State Conference of Social Work on the Neighborhood House program. Miss Bernice Wilson of Seattle, Wash., arrived in the city Sunday morning on her way to Chicago, Ill., where she is entering her fourth year in a fine school of dressmaking and design. Keystone Hotel Barber Shop We Specialize in LADIES' 35c MEN'S 35c & Children's Bobing Hair Cutting All Work Guaranteed Polite Service—Courteous Treatment A. WYLIE, Prop. Dale 3601 379 Carroll Ave. FOR SALARY LOANS SEE ANDREW A. MURPHY 312 Builders Exchange Bldg. Ga 1095 As war president of Wilberforce University, he obtained the Students' Army Training Corps for the university, sustained by the U. S. government and later secured the Reserve Officers' Corps at the university, which institution sent large contingents of students to the training camps and over seas. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Activities Begin Monday, October 3 If you are looking for a profitable way of spending your evenings, join one of the following classes offered by the Y. W. C. A.: Dressmaking, Millinery, Cooking, Bible Study, Parliamentary Usages and Current Events, Crafts and Expression. Register now for any of these classes. Remember all regular activities begin the first week of October. Misses Anna Foster, Margaret Tresvan and Henrietta Bonaparte, Girl Reserve Conference delegates entertained with a tea for all high school girls Friday afternoon. The guests were very much interested in hearing about conference life. Songs and games were enjoyed. The Galoric Mantelet, Paris, has organized a "Negroes in Paris" exposition which seems likely to become an annual affair. Wilson with a small dancing party. Miss Wilson left the city Wednesday morning for Chicago. Walter McFarland, 493 Whitall Ave., spent the past week in Chicago visiting his sister, Miss Antoinette, a practicing pharmacist, and his mother, who is there on a vacation. Mr. and Mrs. John P. Douglass, Dunlap at Larpenteur Ave., St. Paul, announce the marriage of their daughter Mable, to Leon J. Hardway. The young couple are living for the time being at the home of the parents of the bride, Mrs. Hardway having had a breakdown a short while ago. Mrs. Margaret Cunningham of St. Paul, has been the guest of her sister-in-law, in Richmond, Va., where she made a host of friends and was royally entertained. Mrs. Cunningham is now visiting her mother in Danville, Va., and has been accorded many social courtesies. Dr. J. W. Crump and Atty. Geo. Hamilton, motored to Staples, Minn., last week to try their luck at duck hunting. They are expected home about Saturday. Mrs. Cora Anderson Carr, accompanied by her niece, Miss E. Odette Johnson and Miss Martina Perry, returned Monday from Idlewild, Mich., where they enjoyed a very pleasant stay. After the theater try our delicious Chicken Sandwiches Picnic Box Lunches TOASTED SANDWICHES ALEXANDERS SWEET SHOPPE Dale and Ronde Streets Phone Dale 7175 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. 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. E. N. Martin L. R. Blair And You Are Next All the Time At Our New Location Sanitary Tonsorial Parlor 709 RONDO STREET Manicurist St. Paul, Minn. Meet Your Friend The Neighborhood Drug Store With Downtown Prices Five-Minute Delivery Service McCall Pharmacy Date 8861 234 Rondo St. MINNEAPOLIS ADVERTISERS "Universal Ball" FEATURING THOS. H. ODEN and His Original Melodies At South Side Auditorium Friday Evening, October 8th Dancing from 9:30 to 1:45 Special Dance Program Starts 11:00 P. M. Sharp Admission 50 Cents Como Temple 128, I. B. P. O. E. W. SOUTH SIDE AUDITORIUM Monday, September 27, 1926 MUSIC BY CLARENCE JOHNSON'S ORCHESTRA "NUFF SED" Refreshments and Lunch Served by Social Session Committee Admission 50 Cents Room for Argument The question of whether the bachelor or the married man lives the longer is one which has been discussed for a long time, but the problem today is still unsolved. After weighing the arguments of all investigators and comparing the bewildering array of statistics gathered in many countries under varying conditions, it is impossible to reach a conclusive answer. Many statisticians and other investigators who may qualify as experts on the subject hold views diametrically opposed to one another. The answer to this question has a general and far-reaching influence. If it is established--that the chances of long life are greater for bachelors than for the married, both men and women will naturally be influenced in choosing between the two states. The morallist finds such statistics the basis for argument. For the insurance companies the question is a very practical one. Before millions of dollars are risked upon the expectation of life, the most reliable figures obtainable are gathered, regardless of trouble or expense. Memento of Covenanters An historic document recalling the struggles of the Covenanters was recently sold in Edinburgh. The document in question is signed by such historical figures as Rothes, Montrose, Cassillus, Lothian, Wemyss, Yester, Boyd, Elcho, Lindesay, and Melville. The Linlithgowshire copy of the Covenant remained in the hands of the descendants of the alld of Dundas until 1924 when the document was purchased by Messers. Baxendine from the late Sir Charles Dundas. The document, which is written on old parchment, is in a wonderful state of preservation. The owner has presented this framed copy to St. Giles' cathedral, and it has been accepted by the board of management. Numerous tests throughout the country have shown that paved highways really cost less than unpaved roads. Mrs. T. H. LYLES Oldest Established Mortician Office: Cedar 0508 Res: Dale 2947 150 W. Fourth St. St. Paul, Minn. DOUCLASS Poultry Raisers—FOR North Dunlap and Larpenteur A MINNEAPOLIS COME ON EVERY TIME "Univers" FEAT THOS. H. ODEN and At South Side Friday Evening Dancing from Special Dance Program Admission Come and "Mess Around" Harvest Give Como Temple 128 SOUTH SIDE Monday, September MUSIC BY CLARENCE E. "NURT" Refreshments and Lunch Service Admission Phone—South 7954 W. SQUIRREL Jumeral 502 E. 24th Street Free Delivery to All Parts of City Economy Market 902 6th Ave. No., Minneapolis GROCERIES Poultry and Meats Hyland 9746 McDUFF WOODARD, Prop. Patronize Our Advertisers Hard-Working Novelist Undoubtedly the hardest-working woman author in history was Armadine Lucile Aurore, the French novelist, better known by her pen name, George Sand. She was born in Paris June 8, 1804, and is credited with being one of the first writers to demand liberty for women in all things. Though her novels enjoyed wide popularity during her lifetime, and were translated even into Russian, they are now somewhat old-fashioned, and not much read, says the London Chronicle. She wrote daily from 10 p. m. to 5 a. m., and if she finished a novel a quarter of an hour before the appointed time had elapsed, she at once set to work upon another. The modern paved road is becoming an economic necessity. Minnesota is fast learning that permanent roads are a good investment and not an expense to auto owners. Let's have more hard-surfaced roads. Patriotic Benefulent Order of Bees (Incorporated in Minnesota) We take care of our sick, bury the dead and assist the worthy members in financial difficulties. JOINING FEES, $5.00 Call or write to E. O. PEARCE, Garfield 4138 11 Iglehart Ave. H. GOLFIN, 556 7th Ave. Mpils., Minn. & MADISON Free Range Broilers SALE Call Evenings Hu 4397 ADVERTISERS COME ALL! the "Insal Ball" SURING His Original Melodies Auditorium October 8th 9:30 to 1:45 Starts 11:00 P. M. Sharp in 50 Cents "Sound" With Us at Our Next Ball On By I, I. B. P. O. E. W. AUDITORIUM Number 27, 1926 JOHNSON'S ORCHESTRA FED" ed by Social Session Committee in 50 Cents 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 334 E. 38th St. Minneapolis Colfax 2044 --- Tell the world about- A PICTURE TELLS IT ALL Put it in our annual issue THE ECHO IS READ ALL OVER THE WORLD 614 Court Block "This has been brought home to the N. A. A. C. P. by numerous letters of inquiry asking about the record of candidates for office and seeking our advice about how to vote in the coming elections. "Our reply is very simple; make every candidate for election to the United States Senate state unequivocally and plainly what he intends to do, if elected, about the Dyer bill, disfranchisement and segregation in Washington. As every one knows, it is the United States Senate that has blocked passage of the Dyer Anti-Lynching bill, with the result that there have been more lynchings in the first eight months of 1926 than there were in the whole twelve months of 1925. "Our advice to colored voters everywhere, is to vote for the senatorial candidate, irrespective of his party, who answers the three questions in a straightforward and satisfactory manner; and to vote against any candidate who fails to do so. If a candidate's past record does not accord with his promises, demand an explanation. If colored voters will concentrate on these issues, if they will write in large numbers to candidates for election to the Senate, if they will force these men to declare themselves, a great step forward will have been taken toward making the votes of Negroes as a group in America, effective." Wine and Grape Juice The same wine grape juices that were formerly used in the manufacture of the best grade of domestic wines can now be procured in the sweet unfermented, unpasteurized form. Any one suffering from a general run-down system due to lack of iron and vitamins should order a keg today. Serve at every meal. Prices delivered to your door C. O. D. are as follows on Port type: 5-gallon keg.....$10.00 10-gallon keg.....16.80 15-gallon keg.....23.50 30-gallon keg.....44.60 50-gallon keg.....64.75 Order a Keg Today Whitesell Mercantile Co. 220 Globe Bldg. St. Paul, Minn. Or Phone Geneva 5529—Minneapolis Note—These juices must be kept cold, otherwise they will ferment, so do not order unless you have facili- ties for keeping them cold. There are 7,850 motor bus routes in the United States, operated by 5,000 motor bus companies. Barber Shop CASSIUS AND COMPANY SIX CHAIRS Separate Entrance and Chairs for Ladies Barber Shop CASSIUS AND COMPANY SIX CHAIRS Separate Entrance and Chairs for Ladies Featuring Sterilization and Sanitary Service DALE AND RONDO STREETS Patronize Our Advertisers Town 75c 1.25 Up CEES . $1.00 friday . 98c . 87c deliver Convinced Of The Year V Minesure Development Co. Office of The St. Paul Echo 614 Court Block Cedar 1879 Famous Garden Pride. of New England City The greatest garden in America is the Arnold arboretum at New Bedford, Mass., says the Pathfinder Magazine. Not only is it America's greatest, but it ranks among the most famous and important gardens of the world. James Arnold, a New Bedford merchant, died in 1869 and left a part of his estate to three trustees. They were instructed to apply the funds to the promotion and continuance of agriculture or horticulture improvement, or philosophical or philanthropic purposes, at their discretion. Two of these men were interested in trees and thought it important that knowledge of that subject be disseminated in America. So a scientific station for the study and cultivation of trees was decided on. Of course this garden is a baby in years when compared with the great gardens of other nations. Its future, however, is assured. At present it consists of 250 acres of varied natural features of hill, valley, meadow and woodland. On this tract are growing over 300 genera of shrubs and trees. They include between 5,000 and 6,000 species and varieties. WANT ADS Bring Results Classified Advertising Rates— All Classified Ads Payable in Advance. Three cents per word; minimum charge thirty cents. FOR RENT—Five-room, modern cottage, $35.00 per month; vacant Sept. 1. Mrs. Alexander. Dale 5171. SEVEN ROOMS, bath, gas, electric lights, hardwood floors, birch finish throughout; ideal location; 730 Sherburne Ave.; $3,000, with $500 cash and balance like rent. Elk. 4445. MODERN flat for rent. Call Dale 1541. Mrs. Patten. NICELY furnished room for rent. 733 Carroll Ave. FOR RENT—Two light housekeeping rooms. 683 Carroll. Dale 1394. BROZEN BEAUTY Face Powder is made by a new French process, and is not affected by perspiration. Used satisfactorily on dry or oily skin. Makes the complexion soft and velvety—and stays on until removed. Three tints which blend with any complexion: High Brown, Bronze Glow and Flesh. Fill out and mail the coupon below and we will send you a whole week's supply free. 27 STRAIT-TEX CHEMICAL CO., 569 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. (Saint Paul Notes—Continued) Miss Ermine Hall, 16-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Hall, 996 Iglehart Ave., is to appear in song recital at an early date. Miss Ermine, who is aspiring for the concert stage, has received most of her musical education from her mother, who is a teacher of music. When the young lady enrolled in Minnesota college last winter, where she is working for a diploma in music, her teachers marvelled at the vocal ability which, youthful as she is, she displayed. The date of her coming recital will soon be announced. Miss Violet Raymond, 149 E. Chicago Ave., returned home from St. Louis, Mo., where she was visiting her father, Major Shakelford. Mr. Phil Hall, 347 Cathedral place, arrived home Friday evening accompanied by his daughter, Miss Ruth Hall, an accomplished young lady who is a high school graduate and a graduate in French dressmaking. Miss Hall will remain indefinitely. Master Fred Schuck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schuck, 665 University Ave., arrived home from Topeka Kan., where he has been visiting his grandmother during the summer months. The Executive Board of the Adelphai club met Thursday of last week at the residence of the chairman, Mrs. Alice Gooden, to outline the program for the club year. The first meeting will be held September 28, 2:30 P. M. at the residence of Mrs. M. L. Barksdale, 649 Aurora Ave. Mrs. Amanda Bond and father, and Mrs. Haskell, left last Sunday to be gone about a month visiting several of the middle west cities. Mrs. Margaret Martin and Miss Minnie Tobie, who recently had serious operations performed, are recovering rapidly and will soon be well again. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Lucas, J. Thomas, Miss Muriel Lucas, Mesdames E. W. Lindsay, Carrie Wills, Anna Moffit and Mr. Young were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Douglass at an autumn picnic at their home in Hastings, Minn. The postal clerks of the Commercial station and their wives surprised Mr. and Mrs. Jose Sherwood Wednesday evening, September 22, in honor of their 28th anniversary. A beautiful bouquet of flowers was presented to them. Mrs. Mitchell Woodfork having returned from Omaha, Neb., and Council Bluffs, Iowa, where she attended the annual conference of the A. M. E. church, is leaving with her daughter, Mrs. Florence Maddock, for Kansas City and St. Louis, Mo., where they will visit friends and relatives. Mr. John Williams, 1028 Rondo St., is on a hunting trip in South Dakota. Rev. W. M. Storrs, pastor of Central Baptist church, Fergus Falls, Minn., was a caller at the Echo office Thursday, en route to Des Moines, Iowa, to open an evangelistic campaign. Rev. Storrs recently closed some successful meetings in Minot, N. D., and Winnipeg, Manitoba. Mr. Jordan Granger of 4163 Grand boulevard, Chicago, has just returned home from a visit with his daughter, Mrs. Mamie Overton, 1160 Sherburn Ave. Embalmers, who work upon the bodies of other people have a great horror of having someone to work upon them. Keep Off This Date. Halloween Matinee Dance by Amaranthe Club, October 30, Union Hall. by Gold, or Lobsters? Many historians concede that Columbus discovered the island of Boriquen, as Porto Rico was then called, on November 19, 1498, and that he came ashore next day. With him came Ponce de Leon, destined to write his name with his sword across the map of Florida and to perish in Cuba from an arrow wound while in the Everglades. Legend states that they were kindly received by the Indians, who deemed the bearded strangers immortal and feasted them on strange fruits and the delicious langostas, or lobsters, which are still found in great profusion in the waters of Aguadilla bay, says the New York Times. Ponce de Leon, perhaps the most distinguished of the admiral's companions, became very fond of the crustaceans and ate many of them during his stay. Tradition has it, indeed, that his return to Aguadilla from Santo Domingo in 1500, at the head of an exploring expedition, was due more to his love for lobsters than to the lure of gold. The gallant adventurer had not at that time heard of the fabled "Fountain of Youth." Not long ago fishermen in a nearby river discovered an Indian idol of carved soapstone, depicting a bearded figure, seated, with an enormous lobster twining its claws lovingly about the man's neck. The tail of the crustacean reaches the ground, indicating that the body of the model must have been nearly four feet in length. At once the news spread that an image of Ponce de Leon had been found, and the curio was deposited in the museum of Captain Azua in Bayamon, where it is now on exhibition. Bird's Color Changed BY FEEDING METHOD The food a bird eats can modify the colors of the plumage. Canaries, for instance, can be changed from their usual clear pale yellow to a rich orange hue by mixing with their food sweet cayenne and the husks of capsicum. Pigeons, too, can be similarly altered. Some years ago the Austrian scientist, Doctor Sauermen, kept pigeons which he fed upon foods mixed with harmless aniline dyes. By use of one dye he obtained pigeons of a beautiful red, and with another dye he got others of a rich blue. The African touracou has crimson feathers, but its color is not "fast," and if the bird is exposed to heavy rain it fades to a sort of pink. By steeping the quill feathers of the touracou in boiling water a beautiful dye can be obtained. The bird's second color, green, is quite permanent. Some humming birds can only be described as living jewels, but the most varied and brilliant coloring is found in the parrot tribe. The most beautiful British bird is the kingfisher, but as a rule brightly colored birds belong to hot countries.—Montreal Family Herald. The elevator boy says everybody you see with a handbag isn't going off on the train. Elk Tailoring Co. Suits Made to Order M. LOVE, Prop. 306 Rondo St., St. Paul, Minn. Residence Phone Elkhurst 1818 Office Phone Garfield 1900 MCGAVOCK 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 UNIVERSITY AVE. ADVERTISERS Agency for Minnesota Paints and Kyanize Varnish WE SPECIALIZE IN SPORTING GOODS CAPITOL LAUNDRY FIRES YOUNG COLORED WORKER (Continued from page 1) laundry, said in an interview with an Echo reporter late Thursday afternoon, "Jenkins was hired to sort and weigh bundles, and in the performance of those duties, he was not capable; his bundles had to be reweighed, and his work gone over by other employees. For that reason he was discharged." Referring to the peculiar circumstances of the dismissal, Mr. Pates stated that in a large establishment, there is not always time to give individuals explanations when they are released from employment. Shortly afterward, Mr. Pates admitted that he himself had paid and dismissed Jenkins! As regards his personal attitude toward Negroes, Mr. Pates said that he had always been favorably inclined toward colored people and that his firm had advertised in colored papers. He admitted also that the laundry had a large colored patronage. In the matter of employment, Mr. Pates further stated that he would not hesitate to have a colored employee providing such a person were capable of performing the work assigned to him. At the present time, however, there are no colored workers in the laundry. Forgivable James M. Whistler, the artist, who was noted for his peculiarities, on one occasion was walking about an art gallery, gazing with eyeglass in action at the pictures. Another artist, who knew him slightly, was sitting in the center of the room when a friend approached him and begged an introduction to Whistler. Feeling very proud to be able to grant his friend's request, he rose and approached the American. "Oh, Mr. Whistler," he said a little nervously, "excuse me, this is my friend, Mr. B." Whistler hailed in his slow march around the room, and then looking back over his shoulder and casting a rapid glance at B., he replied, "Oh, indeed; well, it doesn't matter." Residence Phone Elkhurst 1613 McGAVOCK FUND AARON J. McGAVOCK PERSONAL ATTENTION Mortuary and Cha- CALLS ANSWERED ANY UNIVERSITY AVENUE PLUMBING & HEATING SIMPLE SERVICIAL ATTIS Agency for Minnesota Park WE SPECIALIZE IN Phone Dale 2315 Do Your Rugs Need Cleaning? Try HELP'S Carpet Cleaning Works Cleaned, Renovated, Re-fitted Cleaned, Renocated, Re-fitted and Re-jaid. Phone Us Dale 5462—We Will |Call 406 W. University Ave. St. Paul Wraps Woven From Old Carpets. GLENWOOD Hard Coal $15.75 THREE PHONES Garfield 7501—7502—7508 S. BRAND Rice and University SCIENTIFICALLY Milk and Butter Minnesota Elkhurst Visit Our Modern Plant STORAGE, REPAIRING and RECONDITIONED CARS LONG-FELLOW BREAD The WRAPPING Keeps it Clean and Fresh Zinsmaster Master of Good Baking Minnesota is in splendid financial condition. Her governmental balance sheet at the close of business, August 31, 1926, showed the substantial total of $14,841,159.18 in her various funds, according to report made by the State Auditor today. In addition to the balances in the 29 cash funds, the trust funds on June 30, 1926, amounted to $58.- 797,650.19. LONG-F The WRAPPING Keeps it Clean and Fresh Hoarding Not Thrift There are people who enjoy saving money for no other reason than the pleasure of saving money. It is a passion like drink, and a hobby like collecting china. This is the old-fashioned view of thrift. Such saving is at best no more than a defense against life's uncertainties, but it provides nothing for a richer and more fruitful living that money wisely saved and wisely spent can give. Mere hoarding is not enough. It is as unproductive as reckless spending. Between the two extremes lives the course that is profitable to the individual and the state equally. Every act of spending encourages some form of human activity. -Glasgow Herald. Office Phone Garfield 1500 GENERAL SERVICE BCK, Sole Proprietor GIVEN EVERY DETAIL tel, 550 Rice Street TIME, DAY OR NIGHT E. ADVERTISERS SON ICE OFFIE HARDWARE PAINTS & CLASS Paints and Kyanize Varnish SPORTING GOODS 785-787 University Avenue 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 A. J. Scheiderbauer Geo. Adam University Electric Co. 489 University Avenue ELECTRIC WIRING and FIXTURES Old Houses Wiring a Specialty Bus. Phone Elkhurst 4723. Res. Phone Dale 1913. CARD OF THANKS We wish to take this means of thanking our friends for their beautiful floral tributes, and kindly expressions of sympathy in the recent death of our beloved husband and father, Walter George Hazel. Ollie M. Hazel, Wife. Lawrence Hazel, Theodore Hazel, Hortense Glenn, Daughter. 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