St. Paul Echo

N.A.A.C.P. REPLIES TO COURIER ANOTHER ISSUE and we celebrate our first anniversary. The year is but transitory but we believe that some of our good work is permanent. VOL.1, NO.51 PORTSMOUTH TO FIGHT FOR NEGRO DISTRICTINC LAW PORTSMOUTH TO FIGHT FOR NEGRO DISTRICTINC LAW Dilapidated Negro Homes Eyesore, Claim of Speakers Before City Council. Woman Asks For Law Single Councilman Tells Body Segregation Ordinance Proved Invalid. (Preston News Service) Portsmouth, Va. Oct. 22—Members of the Lee Ward Civic League are strongly importing city council to pass a law for bidding Negroes to move into white neighborhoods. After a heated and lively discussion last Wednesday night in the council meeting over the need in Portsmouth of a segregation law and legal means of enforcing it the City Manager is reported to have assured the complainants that he would like a little time to look into the matter and see if many of the things complained of could not be satisfactorily adjusted. Negroes in Shacks. It was brought out that meeting during the heated discussions that there existed a row of old dilapidated frame houses in the immediate vicinity of the Robert E. Lee school. These old shacks could not be rented to white people and the owners had turned them over to Negro tenants. One of the speakers declared that the old shacks constituted nothing less than an eye-sore. These were sufficient cause for council to take some action to see that they were removed. To add to the whole ugly situation by letting Negroes live in them certainly should cause any white person with an ounce of civic pride to take some steps to clean up the neighborhood. Councilman for Action. It was suggested by some speakers (Continued on page 3) WANT STOP PUT TO RIDE BEGGING WANT STOP PUT TO RIDE BEGGING Dangerous for Both Driver and Signaller, Warning From A. A. A. States. Parents, motorists and teachers are asked to join in a campaign to end the dangerous practice of giving rides to school children, in an appeal issued by the American Automobile association. "Hundreds of accidents are caused annually because children do not realize that this practice constitutes one of the gravest of highway hazards," says the statement. "It is a trying situation that the motorist faces when he is signalled from the curb or roadside by a little child who wants a ride, but in a majority of cases it is best to pass by in the interests of safety. The man who does so has the expert opinion of traffic officials everywhere to back up his attitude. The risk is too great to be assumed lightly." Parents and teachers should warn children of the risk they take in crowding out into the traffic stream to beckon for a lift. "They not only endanger themselves but interfere with the flow of traffic in a manner that is distinctly menacing. Motorists are continually being forced to swerve from one traffic lane into another, and compelled to act with such celerity, it frequently is the case that they have no time to give signals, one of the most common causes of accidents." Children that may be picked up are often unruly or careless, says the bulletin, and the host faces the double task of trying to drive and keep a weather eye on his passengers. If anything happens, the motorist is liable. The St. Paul Echo WHO FOR SHERIFF? The contest for sheriff which seemed a foregone conclusion a few weeks ago has become a herculean combat. Upon one side is the incumbent, Sheriff Wagener. He is a person of considerable means, alleged to have been made holding public office. Because of the sheriff's amiable disposition and free spending- habit there is gathered about him a group who will go with him to the last ditch. Sheriff Wagener is opposed by Hon. George H. Moeller, former member of the State Legislature, a native of St. Paul. A person of modest means. Mr. Moeller belongs to that newer school of office holders who believe a public office is really a public trust and should be conducted as such rather than for private gain. Wednesday night, Mr. Moeller said, at the Sterling Club, "It is a near insult and cheap flattery for me to say I would be fair with your group. A decent private citizen or sheriff should be fair with everybody. Why specify, you?" Mr. Moeller further stated that the one bright spot in the present sheriff's office is the Colored employees and that if elected he would feel honored to have the same persons help him select Colored employees. In answer to a rumor that some respectable Colored people had been refused accommodations at a bathing beach where the grounds belong to John Wagener et al., the sheriff published a lengthy letter in last week's "Echo." He said he and his family owned the grounds, but that it was operated by a New Jersey corporation, and now the question is being asked. "Who are the stockholders of the New Jersey corporation, and since all the parties interested are St. Paul people, why a New Jersey corporation?" It is further pointed out that the interests of Colored people can be trusted with George H. Moeller. That while in the legislature, Mr. Moeller represented very few Colored voters and that most of his constituency did not understand the problems of Colored people. In spite of that, when the Nimmocks anti-intermarriage bill was introduced, Mr. Moeller threatened to fight every bill in which Nimmocks was interested if the bill was called up for vote. The bill never left the committee. That was one of the reasons. Mr. Moeller's Colored friends are convinced that he is not connected with any sort of a segregation scheme in any sort of a way, and that there will be a Colored deputy and assistant matron, if he is elected sheriff of Ramsey County, November 2. "A MOELLER BOOSTER." FEDERATION WILL ASSIST STRIKERS FEDERATION WILL ASSIST STRIKERS Chicago Federation of Labor Meets With Striking Women to Talk Plans. Chicago, Ill. Oct. 22—officials of the Chicago Federation of Labor and the strike committee of the Negro women who are on a strike against wage cuts by the Maras Stuffed Date factory met in conference Tuesday afternoon to discuss plans for relief of the striking women. The federation officials assured the women of the fullest co-operation to help them win their fight for their living standard of wages. According to federation officials, more colored workers are joining the strikers daily. It is reported that strikes in other industries in Chicago where colored women are employed are predicted as a result of the action taken by the date stuffers and the proffered support and co-operation of the federation. Financial assistance is needed by the strikers, as they are almost destitute because of being on strike for so many days and because they received such low wages while they were working. ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1926 One Woman, Two Men Go to Death by Aiken Mob Aiken, S. C.—Because Special Judge S. T. Lanham, presiding, directed a verdict of "not guilty" for Demond Lowman, who was being tried with his sister, Bertha, and cousin, Clarence, on a conspiracy to murder, a mob stormed the Aiken jail early Friday morning. October 8, siezed the three Negroes and shot them to death in a pine thicket just outside the city limits. The two male victims were boys in their teens, while the young woman was just a little older. They were being tried the second time for murder in connection with the death of Sheriff H. H. Howard of Alken County, who was shot to death April 25, 1925. His death resulted from an attempted raid on the home of Sam Lowman, father of Demond and Bertha and uncle of Clarence Lowman. GODETTE RESIGNS AS FIRE CAPTAIN Veteran Ends 41 Years of Service; Resignation Effective Thursday. Capt. William Godette, 852 Albermarle street, only colored captain in the St. Paul fire department, resigned from his position Saturday after having served 41 years in the department. Capt. Godette, has been in charge of engine company No. 9 for the past 14 years. He has seen the department change from horse-drawn vehicles to ultra modern motor equipment. For years, Capt. Godette headed his company from the old location at Front and Matilda streets. It was then company No. 22, and boasted some of the finest horses in the city. The company was moved to Marion and Edmund streets several years ago, and the number was changed to 9. That company, which is the only colored fire company in the Twin Cities, has been given one of the two most modern engines which the city fire department possesses. Capt. Godette's resignation, which was effective Thursday, came as a surprise to his friends, superiors, and fellow-workers. The captain, although 65 years old, is in much better health than most men half his age. Immediately upon his release, he left the city on a hunting expedition, a pastime which has been his favorite for years. Bishop Vernon Advises Blacklist of Meddlers Indianapolis, Ind. Oct. 22—During the recent session of the Indiana Annual Conference, a minister had failed in raising his conference claims. This was brought to the attention of Bishop W. T. Vernon, who was presiding. It was also reported to him that certain ministers who had previously served this charge had visited the city quite often, had criticised the minister and otherwise interfered with his work. Rising up, his voice and his whole demeanor manifesting the indignation and the contempt he felt, Bishop Vernon declared, "Any minister who goes on the work of another and interferes with him in that way is a cut-throat and a murderer! Blacklist every meddling preacher and defeat him for every office and for every honor he seeks in the conference; for he is unworthy of any consideration." NOTICE, TAXPAYERS On account of the 31st occurring on Sunday, the county treasurer's office will remain open Nov. 1st until 9 p. m. in order that taxpayers may pay the last half of their taxes. Sparks From Political Arena TO OUR VOTERS Every voter who has the power to exercise his or her ballot should ascertain its real value. What is it worth to you? Your decision on election day in your selection of candidates will indicate its valuation. In summing up the list of candidates, weigh carefully their platforms and ideals: Will they prove to be helpful or detrimental? Your ballot is your most valuable possession. Use it advantageously; it means much for good citizenship. KENNEDY CANDIDATE FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE John P. Kennedy, candidate for Representative in the 42nd District South, who was nominated at the primary election, is a man of sound business judgment. Several other qualifications are reasons why he should be given some consideration. Mr. Kennedy is a capable lawyer of broad experience and stands for economy and equal rights to all. John D. McDonough, Representative in the 38th District South, candidate for re-election, has made good during his term of office. He has never shirked in his line of duty as a public servant. He should receive your vote on Nov. 2nd. CLYDE R. MAY FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR City Engineer in Department of Public Works Seeks County Office. Clyde R. May, engineer in the Department of Public Works, well known to the younger element of our group, aspires to the office of County Surveyor. Mr. May was educated in the public schools of this city, is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and has done post graduate study in highway construction. As an engineer he is considered among the best and has been employed as an engineer on several of the largest municipal improvement projects, including the Ford district sewer development and the $2,000,000 Belt line sewer. He is an honest, conscientious and efficient engineer and promises to fill the office of County Surveyor in an entirely professional manner. His election as County Surveyor will unquestionably restore that office to the good graces of the people. TENN. MOB SHOOTS 500 BULLETS INTO VICTIM Closely following the lynching of three members of one family by a South Carolina mob, early Friday morning, October 8, a mob at Dover, Tenn., took Herbert Bell from the county jail Friday night, hung him to a tree and riddled his body with bullets—more than 500 bullets being found in the corpse when it was discovered Saturday. Bell was awaiting trial on a charge of murder. Sheriff Ellis stated that a mob of 75 masked men appeared at his home and demanded that Bell be surrendered. He did not say whether he recognized any members of the mob or not. STEEL CITY BANK PAYS Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 22—Approximately 50 cents on every dollar will be paid by the defunct Steel City Banking Company, the first and partial account of Hon. Peter G. Cameron, Commissioner of Banking, filed Friday in Common Pleas Court, indicated. The court showed assets to the value of $189,810.39, and disbursements of $147,689.55. First class claims still unpaid amounted to $249,994.19, and second class claims $517.86. The bank was closed by order of the state banking commissioner on January 12, 1926. Sole Survivor of John Brown Family Succumbs Pacific Coast News Bureau Eureka, Cal.-Mrs. Annie Brown Adams, last surviving member of the family of John Brown of Harper's Ferry fame, died last week after 50 years residence in California. Mrs. Adams, 87 years of age and the mother or 8 children, was the only child to witness the execution of her father, the famous abolitionist who, with five slaves abolished the United States Government Arsenal at Harper's Ferry, Va., Oct. 16, 1859. One slave escaped, two were killed and two were captured and executed. MADAME WALKERS STYLE SHOW SET While the largest of retail clothing dealers are announcing their harvest, mid-winter and anniversary sales, Mme. Walker announces her semi-annual Style-Show given by Askin-Marine Clothing Co., on Monday evening, Oct. 25, at the South Side Auditorium, Minneapolis. When asking Mme. Walker if there was anything new in the line of styles, she said, "Oh yes, there is always something new created by style designers, and we are showing the very latest, something different, smart, practical and comfortable, with correct lines and striking appearance; and what's more, priced reasonably." Twelve pretty girls Ernestine Alsobrooks, Minnie Ward, Henrietta Goins, Lubelle Sisson, Dorothy Newton, Alenee Moore, Ora Mack, Cecil Johnson, Opal Perry, Ida Taylor, Maybelle Hogan, and Marie Posten, acting as models will display the styles correctly as the designers see Dame Fashion. Among many of the interesting features which Mme. Walker will use in making the Style Show a phenomenal and spectacular affair, will be the use of a Hollywood Spotlight and a Photographic display to be furnished by "That Man Smith" the artistic photographer. After the promenade of the models the evening will be given over to entertaining by Violet Lee and to dancing to the strains of music by Clarence Johnson's Night Hawks. FORMER RESIDENT DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS The many friends of J. R. Wilson, father of James R. Wilson, 406 Farrington Ave., will regret to learn of his death, which occurred Monday evening in Chicago, Ill., after an illness of only three days. Mr. Wilson was well known in the Twin cities, and was employed for a number of years by Sheriff Earle Brown, Hennepin County. He conducted the Wilson Bakery at Kent and Rondo St. He was a member of Pilgrim Baptist church of this city for many years. After his marriage two years ago, he resided in Kansas City, Mo., but had accepted a new position when taken ill. Funeral arrangements are not yet completed. NIGHT SCHOOLS GAIN IN FAVOR IN NEW ORLEANS (Preston News Service) New Orleans, La., Oct. 22—Night school education provided by the Orleans parish school board, is becoming more popular with Negroes, according to action taken recently at a mass meeting in th Bienville School. Speakers among them, George Labat, George Doyle, Rev. E. Ford, Z. E. Smith, I. M. Augustine, and Albert Wicker, addressed a large crowd Sunday night and urged that the pupils be encouraged to fill the two night schools established for Negroes. A resolution thanking the school board for enlarging facilities in that line was unanimously adopted. National Association Official Claims Investigation by Pittsburgh Paper Was Not Made; Explains Principle of Garland Fund; J. E. Spingarn Reports. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY echo 1926 COU James Weldon J Of Association, Editor, For M National Association Official Cl Paper Was Not Made; Ex Fund; J. E. Sp Editorially last week, The Echo pointed out that the National Association should answer the alarming statements of The Pittsburgh Courier relating to the Garland fund. In this article, direct from the Association office, the organization has made such a statement, and has scored a complete victory over the sensational journalistic practice of The Courier. (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) New York, Oct. 22—James Weldon Johnson, secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, with the approval of the Board of Directors, today made the following public statement: On reading the attack on the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in the Pittsburgh Courrier of October 9, 1926, I wondered what inducement would lead a colored editor to put himself in such a position. Ignorance Evident. First, he puts himself in the position of publicly proclaiming his ignorance of the Garland Fund and its relations to the N. A. A. C. P., despite the fact that the Association has sent out on this subject during the past year over twenty-five press releases and these were sent to the editor of the Pittsburgh Courier as well as other papers. This editor pretends to have "investigated" the Garland Fund. No investigation of the Garland Fund has been made except that a representative of Mr. Vann telephoned the N. A. A. C. P. for information and was courteously referred to the Garland Fund headquarters where figures were freely given in good faith. Garland's Wishes Followed. As to the "dissipation" of the Garland Fund, the fund has been entirely expended or allotted at the express request in writing of the donor of the Fund, Charles Garland, who asked that it be distributed as soon as conveniently possible. The fund will probably wind up its affairs within the next year or two. The administration of the Garland Fund has received the favorable editorial comment of the New York Times and the New York World in their issues of September 29, 1926. In addition to dozens of social, educational, labor and other causes given money by the Garland Fund, there were gifts to eight (not five as stated by Mr. Vann) enterprises conducted by or in behalf of colored people. Those enterprises are: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, including The Crisis; the Urban League; the Messenger; the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters; the Trade Union Committee for Organizing Negro Workers; the Virgin Islands Committee; two scholarships at Brookwood College; and a subvention to Professor Charles Wesley of Howard University for publication of his book on Negro Labor. After complaining in his paper, in the issue of October 9, about how much money Negroes received—an unreasonable complaint, since the amount spent on Negro enterprises was less than five per cent of the Garland Fund expenditures—Mr. Vann now proceeds to reverse himself in his editorial of the following week and complains of the small amounts allotted to Negroes. As to undue interest exerted by myself, even if I had wanted to "boot" the Garland Fund, as Mr. Vann implies, I was the only Negro on the Board of Directors and I should hardly have been able to induce the other members to abet me in my villainy, the membership of the Board of the Garland Fund having included two editors of the Nation, a Professor of the University of --- ON THE INSIDE an A. B. A. M., M. D. froths at the mouth as he tells us that we are a "black Ananias." The Safety Valve holds his fulmination. PRICE FIVE CENTS RIER Johnson, Secretary Denounces Vann, Falsicious Falsifying Claims Investigation by Pittsburgh Plains Principle of Garland ingarn Reports. Chicago, a prominent New York attorney, and other people of national reputation. Erroneous Figures Quoted. There are so many obsurd statements in Mr. Vann's tissue of lies that I cannot even discuss them all. When he says in his article that the N. A. A. C. P. is "only a name" and in his editorial refers to its "expensive and palatial offices on Fifth Avenue," there is at least a contradiction in the facts as presented by Mr. Vann himself. Mr. Vann's quoting "Dame Rumor" as to salaries received by executives of the N. A. A. C. P., and quoting erroneous figures at that, is indicative of the spirit of his entire article. The N. A. A. C. P. is investigated and endorsed by the National Information Bureau, a national clearing house with headquarters in New York, whose verdict is certainly more authoritative than the verdict of Mr. Vann. Defense Fund Explained. Defense Fund Explained. as to Mr. Vann's exclamation against the amount of money donated by the Garland Fund to the N. A. A. C. P., one reason why the N. A. A. C. P. received $26,552.80, which is the total amount received for the Legal Defense Fund from the Garland Fund, is that when the Negroes of this country were appalled at the crisis confronting the Sweet family and their friends, the Garland Fund, realizing that this was one of the crucial cases involving the protection of minority rights, stepped in with an initial offer of $5,000 outright and in addition offered one dollar for every two dollars raised by the N. A. A. C. P. for the Legal Defense Fund. The total amount thus given for Legal Defense by the Garland Fund was determined by colored people themselves and their white friends, who raised money to meet the Garland Fund's offer. Deliberate Misstatement. As for the statement that the Sweet defense was used as an excuse for gathering funds: The N. A. A. C. P. publicly in its initial press release of October 29, 1925, and repeatedly thereafter, in releases sent to the Courier in Pittsburgh as well as to the other colored papers of the country, explicitly announced that in undertaking a Legal Defense Fund it had in mind not alone the Sweet defense but other cases involving the rights of the Negro. This every colored editor in the country, including Mr. Vann, knows. Far from concealing its purpose the N. A. A. C. P. proclaimed it, and here again Mr. Vann is guilty of deliberate misstatement. Expenses Accounted For. On December 18, 1925, a press release sent out to colored editors, including Mr. Vann, detailed expenditures on the first Sweet trial in Detroit and this was accounted for in the Annual Report of 1925. The expenditures of the second Sweet trial in Detroit incurred during 1926 naturally belong in the accounting of the current year and will be duly made at the end of the year. All expenditures in the Sweet trial have been authorized both by the Board of Directors and the Chairman of the Legal Committee who serves without compensation and there are vouchers in this office covering every penny expended. These vouchers will be scrupulously examined and audited, as are all expense vouchers of the N. A. A. C. P., by a firm of public accountants and their reports will be published in the Annual Report of the N. A. A. C. P. as is our invariable custom. There is remaining of the Legal Defense Fund the sum of $39,000.07 held in trust specifically for legal defense and which cannot be touched for any other purpose. The triumphant success of the Association in its conduct of its most signal legal victory for the Negro's constitutional rights, Mr. Vann calls "the Sweet scandal." In the very same issue of his newspaper in which he seeks to cripple the N. A. A. C. P. by his unincontinued on page 4) --- The St. Paul Echo An Independent Negro Weekly Newspaper Advertising rates furnished upon application. ed when white people the past two weeks, a humor column, and im- mo see what we could do much-discussed novel, (writing about sophis- plied by a white person of which can never be of our argument, the which is irrefutably true, people to colored people, letter hatred to warmest expression which falls Negroes, to use a con- We resent fiercely even group. We rise up in and clench fist at the use peeches, or white con- kakes small colored boys s. It is the same word it boys vote as they do. way as long as we are dearment or affection. notation of "nigger" attach to its use. That we have to live with the going to do battle when- exercise some force of ties. Let us use either corners in colored dism of direct address is us wipe the word out then, will we have the insist upon the term in- nation is a sound one. SOUTH At Aiken, S. C., and the at Dover, Tenn., and ed; both Sheriffs plead ers' juries prompt reeir deaths at the hands law with due diligence omers were held in jail in Carolina and Tennesse- the three men and one ce of the law and the enning part of it. There and public officials on any circumstances. But to stop them is by the often does that follow? these instances propose dedication of the law? "Entered as second class matter Nov. 7, 1925, at the post office at St. Paul, Minn., under the act of March 3, 1879" as the country over are insulted when we form the term "nigger." Within the past the publication used the term in its humor colour, half a dozen people came to us to see what condition is not unusual. In that much-discussed haven," the author points out (writing a term) that the term "nigger," applied by a term is a term of opprobrium, the use of which is same time, and here is the heart of our art or discovered a condition which is irrelevant "nigger," as used by colored people to co-ordinate range of inflections, from bitter hatreds. More than that, it is a common expression the lips of fifty per cent of all Negroes, the estimate. We hate the word as a race! We resent the notion of it by any alien color group. We designation ready to bare tooth and clench fists in white publications, white speeches, or it is the use of "nigger" that makes small of their greatest number of fisticuffs. It is the for implication which makes adult boys vote the useful stimulus to race feeling. Stop the use of it? There is no way as long time to use it as a term of endearment it is suggested that in time the connotation is soated that no odium will attach to its the time is a long way off. We have to live here and now. State it so much that we are willing to do be preferred to by the term, let us exercise so again from the use of it ourselves. Let us own or official regulation to rid corners in its teeth and boys whose single term of direct its equivalent, "darkey." Let us wipe the vocabulary. Then, and not until then, will best when other racial groups insist upon us. The mote and beam illustration is a s Negroes the country over are insulted when white people apply to them the term "nigger." Within the past two weeks, a small local publication used the term in its humor column, and immediately half a dozen people came to us to see what we could do about it. That condition is not unusual. In that much-discussed novel, "Nigger Heaven," the author points out (writing about sophisticated Harlem) that the term "nigger," applied by a white person to a colored, is a term of opprobium, the use of which can never be forgiven. At the same time, and here is the heart of our argument, the same author discovered a condition which is irrefutably true, namely, that "nigger," as used by colored people to colored people, runs the whole range of inflections, from bitter hatred to warmest intimacy! More than that, it is a common expression which falls easily from the lips of fifty per cent of all Negroes, to use a conservative estimate. And yet we hate the word as a race! We resent fiercely even the implication of it by any alien color group. We rise up in righteous indignation ready to bare tooth and clench fist at the use of the term in white publications, white speeches, or white conversation. It is the use of "nigger" that makes small colored boys engage in their greatest number of fisticuffs. It is the same word in actuality or implication which makes adult boys vote as they do. It is a powerful stimulus to race feeling. How to stop the use of it? There is no way as long as we are going to continue to use it as a term of endearment or affection. One man has suggested that in time the connotation of "nigger" will be sublimated so that noodium will attach to its use. That may be, but the time is a long way off. We have to live with the word as it is here and now. If we hate it so much that we are willing to do battle whenever we are referred to by the term, let us exercise some force of will and refrain from the use of it ourselves. Let us use either moral suasion or official regulation to rid corners in colored districts of youths and boys whose single term of direct address is "nigger," or its equivalent, "darkey." Let us wipe the word out of our race vocabulary. Then, and not until then, will we have the right to protest when other racial groups insist upon the term in reference to us. The mote and beam illustration is a sound one. LYNCH LAW IN THE SOUTH Negroes were taken from jail at Aiken, S. Carolina. Negro was taken from jail at Dover, with mobs were armed and masked; both S. Carolina were overpowered in jail; Coroners' juries prosecute that the Negroes came to their deaths in parties." In both cases the law withdrew into operation and the prisoners were killed. For their purposes the South Carolina did not need to know whether the three rangers were guilty or innocent; in defiance of the law murdered the prisoners anyhow. Old story. That is the disheartening part of the South where the press and public use to condone lynchings in any circumstances stop lynchings. The only way to stop theishment of the lynchers. How often does South Carolina and Tennessee in these instances credit of the state in the vindication of —The New Three Negroes were taken from jail at Aiken, S. C., and the same night a Negro was taken from jail at Dover, Tenn., and lynched. Both mobs were armed and masked; both Sheriffs plead that they were overpowered in jail; Coroners' juries promptly returned verdicts that the Negroes came to their deaths at the hands of "unknown parties." In both cases the law with due diligence had been put into operation and the prisoners were held in jail awaiting trial. For their purposes the South Carolina and Tennessee mobs did not need to know whether the three men and one woman were guilty or innocent; in defiance of the law and the courts they murdered the prisoners anyhow. It is an old story. That is the disheartening part of it. There are sections of the South where the press and public officials on occasion refuse to condone lynchings in any circumstances. But that does not stop lynchings. The only way to stop them is by the rigorous punishment of the lynchers. How often does that follow? What do South Carolina and Tennessee in these instances propose to do for the credit of the state in the vindication of the law? —The New York World. TESY is over. The last young their winter work; the who have "done" the maids, have returned school girls and their cities. have passed through the EMBARRASSING COURTESY summer season of tourist travel is over. The school teachers have returned to their winter matrons of the East and South who have been the summer, accompanied by maids, had on of social engagements; and school girls have sped back to their respective cities. If these colored tourists who have passed made it a point to visit our office, and a offer of them, especially the women, have implanted that too often while on trains, the The summer season of tourist travel is over. The last young colored school teachers have returned to their winter work; the last wealthy matrons of the East and South who have "done" the West during the summer, accompanied by maids, have returned to the season of social engagements; and school girls and their mothers have sped back to their respective cities. Many of these colored tourists who have passed through the city have made it a point to visit our office, and a surprisingly large number of them, especially the women, have voiced the startling complaint that too often while on trains, they were made the victims of "too much service." Colored trainmen, Pullman employees and dining car men, motivated, no doubt, by eagerness to give service to their colored passengers, were over-zealous in their attention. The Pullman men, the complaint ran, made the colored guests feel conspicuous because of constant fussing over their tiniest expressed or implied needs. The most embarrassing situation arose, however, with dining car employees. Everything from the offer of free meals to elaborate and unsought service seemed to cause trouble. In all eases, the bulk of the statements agreed, the attention from colored employees was not inspired by boldness, but by an actual and sincere desire to be in the highest sense, serviceable. Unfortunately, the result to the women travelers was usually some degree of embarrassment. That attitude on the part of colored women tourists should point the way for their future treatment by colored trainmen. After all, the highest form of respect is impersonal service rendered unostentatiously. WHY "NIGGER?" PAID ADVERTISEMENT—Prepared for John Wagener, Courthouse, St. Paul, by Wagener for Sherif club, C. J. Wagener, Secretary, 665 West Park Place, Milwaukee, or which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. WhychangeExperience for Inexperience? Sheriff JOHN WAGENER Candidate for Re-election BY THE OWL The Owl appeared at the Elks' club last Tuesday night to learn what the Cabaret entertainment was all about, and really, to speak frankly, it is worth while to those who are seeking pleasure and entertainment. Every one seemed to enjoy themselves, listening to the strains of Clarence Johnson's orchestra and the melodious voice of Miss Gladys Naye, and you may dance to your heart's content. The club house is beautifully decorated and the attendants do everything possible to make things comfortable for the patrons. From all indications things are going over big. To the Colored Voters of Ramsey County: Permit me to call your attention to the candidacy of Clyde R. May for M. F. F. Recent investigations and questionable transactions in the office of the present County Surveyor seem to warrant that a change be made in its administration. As it is usually the silent voter whose good judgment eventually results in the selection of efficient men to public office, I look forward to the election of Clyde R. May as the logical man to correct the existing loose methods now operating in the County Surveyor's office. Your earnest support of Mr. May at the polls is thankfully solicited. Yours very sincerely, (Signed) DWIGHT T. REED REAL CREAM AT NO EXTRA COST CreamTop The new style milk bottle SUPPLIED EXCLUSIVELY BY CONSUMERS MILK CO. PHONE ELK.1759 Phone—South 7954 Established 1905 W. SQUIRE NEAL Funeral Director 502 F. 24th Street Minneapolis, Minn. The Safety - Valve Signed contributions not over three hundred words in length will be printed in this column. The Echo will not be responsible for any of the opinions which may appear in the column. - The Editor. WALTER F. WHITE RECOMMENDS ECHO National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Ave. New York, N. Y. Oct. 13, 1926. Mr. Earl Wilkins, Editor, The St. Paul Echo, 614 Court Block, St. Paul, Minn. Dear Mr. Wilkins: I had a letter from Miss Prudence Harrington, 1721 Humboldt Avenue South, Minneapolis, stating that she had taken "The American Negro" for her term theme in Senior Civics at the University. I sent her a deal of material at the time. Since then I have received a copy of The Echo of October second containing a part of the list you are publishing of books by Negro authors which are available at the St. Paul Public Library. Might I suggest to you that you send Miss Harrington copies of The Echo for the second and ninth? I think this is a very excellent idea and I hope other newspapers will do the same thing. I read the Echo every week with a great deal of interest. Sincerely yours, WALTER WHITE (signed) Assistant Secretary COMMENDS SORORS To the Editor and Readers of The Echo:— As a members of the Eta chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, I wish to commend our girls and their splendid work. The record which they have set up should be an encouragement to other chapters of our national organization. Although I was able only to contribute one quarter's work, I am glad that even that little bit helped. I hope that since the record has been made that we shall not fall behind again. I am counting on Eta chapter to keep it up. To all the members of Eta chapter let me say, I am happy to have been a co-worker with you. Let us not fall each other. Sincerely, Allie Beauford. Our troubles come often from this: We do not live according to the light of reason, but after the fashion of our neighbors.—Exchange. JOHN P. KENNEDY Candidate for Representative 42nd District South He is a lawyer of broad experience who received the highest vote of any candidate in the Primary Election. He stands for economy and equal rights to all. Prepared and issued for John P. Kennedy, 1993 Goodrich Avenue, by Sherman R. Chamberlin, 2079 Carroll Avenue, St. Paul Minn., for which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. Phone—South 7954 W. SQUIR Funeral 502 E. 24th Street JOHN H. HARRIS --- IN THE REALM of Clubdom The Adelphai club held a very interesting meeting last Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Liliian McKnight, with Mrs. Alice McCoy as hostess. Miss Armeda Wilkins gave a splendid review of Mr. Thompson's book, "The Hounded Heaven." The club meets next Tuesday at the residence of Mrs. L. A. Williams, 906 Gaultier St. Members of the Sterling club, their friends and families had a hilariously good time at the Harvest Dance given in the club rooms Wednesday evening. Friday the Maids' and Matrons' club met with Mrs. Fred McCracken. Mrs. Herman Cotton was hostess to the Young Women's club of St. Phillips' church Friday evening. Our students on the campus were the guests of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at a Sunlight Dance given in Shevlin Hall Saturday afternoon. The first of a series of progressive whist parties given by the ladies of the Industrial Art club, proved to be an enjoyable affair at the home of Mrs. E. N. Martin, St. Anthony Ave., on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Jennie Young received first prize, Mr. G. S. Gaskin second and the consolation was awarded to Mrs. Mary Wilson. NEED SOME? ITS a fine thing to know where you can get cash when you need it. Our service is quick and confidential. We have helped your friends for years. Ask them about the Local Loan Co. 216 Exchange Bank Building Sixth & Minnesota Sts. Tel. Co 2417 PAID ADVERTISEMENT Re-Elect PETER H. John J. McDonough REPRESENTATIVE 38th District South HE HAS MADE GOOD Prepared and issued for John J. McDonough, 593 Sherburne Ave., by Mrs. Aimee Hall, 725 Sherburne Ave., for which $5.00 has been paid. Established 1905 RE NEAL Director Minneapolis, Minn. Re-Elect Delicious refreshments were served by the committee. Mrs. Frank Boyd, 443 Mackubin St., was hostess Wednesday afternoon to the Twin City Liberal Arts club. At a meeting of the Excelsior club last Wednesday night Tedford Harris was elected vice president, Boyd Patrick, Secty., John Douglass, Treas., and William Guy, Sergeant at Arms. Several new members were added and negotiations are under way to secure a gymnasium. St. Paul SIMPSON @ WILLS The Hon. W. Irving Glover, second assistant postmaster general, has announced the change in time of the departure from St. Paul on the east bound air plane on the Air-Mail route No. 9 between St. Paul and Chicago, effective Oct. 21, to 2:10 P. M. instead of 3:10 P. M. as heretofore. Mr. Moos, St. Paul Postmaster states that in order to connect with this dispatch, users of the air-mail on this route must have their mail on their mail in Christopher D. O'BRIEN Jr. For COUNTY ATTORNEY CITS YOUR VOTE ALONG EXPERIENCE IN THE COUNTY IT'S OFFICE AND HIS RECORD OF PUL AND EFFICIENT SERVICE ALL THE PEOPLE OF OUR COUNTY QUALIFY HIM FOR ELECTION For C. D. O'Brien, Jr., by Allan McGill, Courthouse, which the sum of $1.00 per inch has been paid. ENT—Issued by Voluntary Judiciary Committee, chairman, 1015 Merchants Bank blog, St. Paul, for paid for insertion in the St. Paul Echo October 16. DISTRICT JUDGES STATES TO SUCCEED THEMSELVES SOLICITS Y MR. O'BRIEN'S LONG EXP ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FAITHFUL AND EF TO ALL THE P COUNTY QU FOR EL Prepared and issued for C. D. O'Bri St. Paul, Minn., for which the sum o PAID ADVERTISEMENT—Issued by Hon. F. N. Dickson, Chairman, 1015 which $36.00 is to be paid for insert 23 and 30, 1926. OUR DISTRI CANDIDATES TO SUCK MR. O'BRIEN'S LONG EXPERIENCE IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND HIS RECORD OF FAITHFUL AND EFFICIENT SERVICE TO ALL THE PEOPLE OF OUR COUNTY QUALIFY HIM FOR ELECTION Prepared and issued for C. D. O'Brien, Jr., by Allan McGill, Courthouse, St. Paul, Minn., for which the sum of $1.00 per inch has been paid. PAID ADVERTISMENT-Issued by Voluntary Judiciary Committee. This $2600 is to be paid for insertion in the St. Paul Echo October 16, 2015. ENDORSED BY 330 LAWYERS Able Impartial Experienced HUGO O. HANFT THEIR SPLENDID REC OF CONF ASK YOUR LAWY CARLTON F. McNALLY ENDID RECORDS MERIT A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE YOUR LAWYER----HE KNOWS New Fall Bags From the Foremost Designers of America Reflecting New Versions in Antelope and Lizard Leathers The Bag Sketched is: One of the newest and smart Fall styles. Black lizard with the little hand strap, trimmed with grey snake. Beautifully lined and fitted with coin purse and mirror. Priced $8.75. COLORS: Tan Brown Chanel Red Green Black For 55 Years St. Paul's Quality Luggage Shop GARLAND LUGGAGE SHOP SIXTH AT CEDAR AIR-MAIL CHANGES C. J. B. OLIN B. LEWIS PETER H. the Main Post Office and in the Air- Mail boxes at 1:00 P. M. and in the Commercial Station at 1:30 P. M. Don't tell the truth, if it'll dis- please your frien'. And don't tell a lie, even if it'll please her. FOR THE GANDER If a man's got on'y a little money and makes a will, it may be the savin' of his wife. But if a man's got a lot and don't, it may be the savin' of his life. 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 MR JEWEL PETER HARRIS rr a St ice te See Ng A ae Sc ee C+ [SS pide nivel Citta i ” Pi ) i | ft ee es nS | | | | ‘Send in your Society Notes to The Echo office, 614 Court Block, before ‘Wednesday noon of each week. Washington, D. C., is making his home with Mr, and Mrs, MeDowell of 1058 Van Buren St. Miss Georgialee Butler of Bloom- field, Ky., arrived in the eity to make her homt with Mr, and Mrs. Frank Howard, 455 Rondo St. Miss Butler is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Er- nest Butler of Bloomfield Ky., who met death recently in an auto acci- dent Aug. 29. She is also a niece of Mr. and Mrs Frank Howard. Mr. J. Finney brother of Maceo Finney of 437 Rondo St., is seriously ill at Ancker Hospital. Mr. and Mrs, Earl Mann of Den- ver, Colo., were the complimented suests at a dinner on Tuesday eve- ning given by Mrs. John Peyton and her sister Miss Era Lindsay at 904 Churchill St., Stillwater. ‘The deco- rations were of the autumn season, Preceding dinner 500 was played. Mrs, Mann, Mrs. Florence Henley and Mrs, D, Lafaueette received priz- es, There were ten guests. 'S. H. Ingram, 890 Rice St., will be in St. Louis, Mo., a few days on busi- ness, Mrs, Nannie B. Coleman, 944 St. Anthony Ave., has resumed her stud- jes in Dramatic Art at St. Agatha’s Conservatory. Mr, and Mrs, M. E, Ford, 788 St. Anthony Ave., have returned to the city from their extensive trip in the cast. Mrs. D. D. Thomas, 546 Bradley St., who has been sick four weeks at St. John’s hospital where she un- derwent an operation is now conval- eseing at home. Correetion—Rev. Jonas Strong is at Roosevelt hospital and not at An- cker as was published in last week's Echo. Rev. Strong is under the eare of Dr. V. D. Turner. Mr, W. L, Wheeldin is very ill at che Roosevelt hospital. Mrs, Thomas A. Hudson, 423 Ron- do St., who was seriously ill ata Mil- ler hospital has returned home, Mrs. James Woods of Des Moines, Iowa, who mofored to the city with Mr. and Mrs. Arehie Alexander, was a week-end guest of Mrs, E, W, Lind- say of Rondo St. Mrs, Ida Broyles, formerly a resi- dent of St. Paul, is in the city for a week's visit with relatives and friends, Mrs. Geo, Mundell gave a motor party Sunday for Mrs. James Woods of Des Moines. The very enjoyable drive was concluded with a barbecue supper. Mrs. Woods was also a, guest of Mr. and Mrs, C, H. Miller Satur- day at an auto ride. Mrs. T. R. Hickman entertained at 7 o'clock dinner ‘Thursday for Mrs. Ida Broyles. Covers were laid for six. Mesdames Anna Moffit and E. W. Lindsay entertained Mrs. Ida Broyles Wednesday evening at a harvest sup- per at the residence of Mrs. Belle Lenoire, Mrs. Broyles’ sister. Mrs, B. F. Edwards, who recently had an operation performed, has re- turned to her home and is rapidly recovering, Mrs, Walter Goins is at home after a few weeks’ stay at Miller hospital. Miss Gladys Gardner is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Hazel Craig, who has been confined to her home with an attack of bronchitis, is convalescent. Mrs. Osear Tudos, who has been Ill several weeks, is recovering, Mr. and Mrs. B. Griffin left Mon- day by motor for Detroit, Mich., where they will reside permanently. Mrs, Beulah Sears Karinger accom- panied them on this motor trip. Miss Henrietta Sears will manage the Tea and Gift Shop while Mrs, Karinger is away. Last Saturday afternoon Mesdames A. H, Lealtad, Claudia Lester, Al- verta Coram and Misses Grace Leal- tad and Edith Gillard held an autumn pienic in the woods near Fort Snell- ing. s Mrs. Henry Johnson of Edmund St. entertained at whist last Satur- day evening in honor of Mrs. Me- Coy of Winnipeg and Mrs. Arnett of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs, A, A, Alexander of Des Moines, Towa, were the week-end guests of Dr. and Mrs. James W. Crump. Mr. Alexander and Dr. Crump were classmates at the Uni- versity of Iowa. [ie Davey aanrae > <eeeee Society: Notes & ST. PAUL NOTES Free Delivery to All Parts or Oly Economy Market 902 6th Ave. No., Mirineapolis GROCERIES Poultry and Meats Hyland 9746 McDUFF WOODARD, Prop, - Votes | # MINNEAPOLIS NOTES MINNEAPOLIS ELKS: thing different every minute, fun and apolis Elks Cabaret held every Thursday night at the Elks hall, 6th and Lyndale Ave., Minneapolis. The treat of the evening was when the Night Hawks played their new or- chestration “Wa Wa Wa” and Miss You Stayed Last Night.” DULUTH NOTES Mrs. Birdie Batchman entertained the Ladies’ Aid this week, at which time election of officers took place. Mrs. Geo. Glenn was elected presi- dent. Mrs. Lillian Newsome, seare- tary. The ladies were loath to give up their former president, Mrs. “Bir- die Batchman, who has served un- tiringly for four years. The club pledged $10.00 to the Furnace Fund. ‘The Sarah Allen Mite Missionary Society of St. Marks chureh are hay- ing a drive, mainly for the purpose of assisting the Trustees to install a new furnace in the church, which is very much needed. Presiding Elder Stovall was in our midst the past week and préached a very wonderful sermon Sunday night at St. Marks church. Mr. Luther Haywood was the breakfast guest Wednesday morning of Mr, and Mrs, Wm. A. Porter of E. ‘Third St. ‘The Elizabeth Richie Chapter xo. 2, 0. E. S., met in their hall Tues- day evening and organized a team to confer the Amaranthe degree upon several new candidates in the near future, Mr. George B. Kelly suffered a paralytic stroke Saturday, but at this time is reported somewhat better. Mrs, Eugene Watts was the only representative of our race at the League of Women Voters. We are glad to have had Mrs, Watts present at the meeting, Mrs. Roy Avant.and Mrs, Ed. Nich- ols, who have been on the sick list, are doing nicely at this writing. Invitations have been issued to a few friends for a dinner to be given by Mr, Walter Keith at the home of Mrs. Josie Mobley on E. Sixth St. Mrs. Jessie Williams was hostess to the Interstate club Thursday eve- ning. ‘The G. W. S. and A, club met Fri- day afternoon at the residence of Mr. Geo, Glenn. The spirit of the Golden Rule was discussed by the members. Mrs. Theresa Hollaway of Houston, ‘Texas, who has been stopping at the home of Mr. and Mrs, W. A. Porter, on E. Third St., departed for her home Thursday. Mrs. Hollaway was much impressed with Duluth, also our paper, The St. Paul Echo, leaving a six months’ subseription to be sent to her home. Ay, sir; to be honest, as this world goes, is to be one man picked out of ten thousand—Hamlet, Act 2, Scene 2. It an unmarried woman is restless everybody says it's because she ain't got a husband. And gen'rally it is. PAID ADVERTISEMENT for REPRESENTATIVE 42nd District South All of 11th Ward and 1, 2, 3 and 4th Precincts of 12th Ward A business man who stands for business principles in our State Government. Equal Rights to AM Citizens Prepared and tsaued by Harry Iver- sony 3016 Telehare ave, warty 1¥° F Missieae Midst Sch Mec, tC { Keystone Hotel Barber Shop | i We Specialize in i | AMES 95+ MENS 95] | ratte derwsececneces Trasessat] ! A. WYLIE, Prop. 1 Jone 200i sto carat are] FOR SALARY —~—~ ANDREW A. MURPHY 312 Builders LO A i C aie —— | Hard Time Halloween Ball | | Given by Fellowship Club 4 | At Arcadia Dancing Palace | Fourth Avenue South at Fifth Street, Minneapolis : | Monday Evening, November 1st | : Admission 75 Cents—Dancing Until 1:30 } 1 Featuring the First Appearance in the Twin Cities of | BILLY YOUNG and His New Orleans Strutters : ; COME IN YOUR OLD CLOTHES AND ENJOY AN EVENING OF | LaNearen mELLeoKer STRaLSoe DE DREN OO hia, Gee ee | > <a () EE () (GE) ee) eee / Y. W. C. A. NOTES Miss Brown will speak at Vespers Sunday. “Impressions of My European Trip” will be the subject that Miss 'W. Gertrude Brown will speak on at our vespers Sunday afternoon. Vocal numbers will be rendered by Miss Gladys Kemp and Mr. Alfred Shute. You are cordially invited to attend. Misses Helen Hudson and Hazel Wigington spent the week-end at Lyman Lodge, the Minneapolis Y. W. C. A. Camp, attending the Minnesota Girl Reserve Adult Guidance Confer- ence. Practically every Y. W. C. A. in the state was represented. Prob- lems to be met in successfully carry- ing out the Girl Reserve program was discussed by Secretaries and outside speakers prominent in work with adolescences. ‘The Book Lovers’ Club met Wed- nesday. We were fortunate in hav- ing Mr. Elmer Carter as speaker for the afternoon. Mr. Carter emphasiz- ed the changing picture of the Negro in literature from the Uncle Tom type to the comprehensive picture of the Negro as a human being in Carl Van Veeten's “Nigger Heaven.” He com- mended to the club the reading of the main writings Frederick Douglas’ Works, of Charles W. Chestnut, es- pecially the “House Behind Cedars,” Waldo Frank's “Holiday,” Gene Tu- mor's “Caine,” Langston Hughes’ poems, “Batouala by Maran and Carl Van Vector’s “Nigger Heaven.” The Life of Booker T. Washington was interestingly told at vespers Sun- day by Mrs. Albert Bennet. Mrs. Hattie Oliver and Miss Mary Short gave very pleasing musical numbers. When you read race newspapers, you are getting a kind of educatioi which eannot be gotten any other way. yo ae ¢ i. j Hard Time H 9 Given by Fe At Arcadia I Fourth Avenue South at | Admission 75 Cents A Featuring the First Appes BILLY YOUNG and His & comm in Youn ony cLorHe: ‘CONFERS, BALL CHESTER JOHNSON, Pres. B.S. UNDERWOOD, Treas. 2 2D 0 SD) ED) CED | Patronize Our Advertizers Try a bow! of our Mexican Chili Hot Spaghetti TOASTED SANDWICHES ALEXANDERS SWEET SHOPPE ‘Dale and Rondo Streets Phone Dale 7175 aaa a aaa" a aaa a aaa a as a na aaa! MILTON SHANKS 3 ese Contractor and Builder wn : of Your Home on Your Lop Phone—Locust 2449 Smeets | Serene tenner tere, White Front Store (CASH and CARRY Prices With Quality Meats and Groceries, Fresh Dressed Poultry at All mine Elk 1388 559 St. Anthony Av. PEN Martin LR. late | And You Are Next 3 ‘All the Time ; f At Our New Location § Sanitary Tonsorial Parlor 709 RONDO STREET q Manicuriat St, Paul, Minn, § | Meet Your Friend | | Drug Store | With Downtown Prices | Five-Minute Delivery Service | McCall Pharmacy see ean: aetincer et ST. PAUL ECHO MPLS. FORUM MEETS The second fall meeting ~of the Minneapolis Sunday Forum at the Phyllis Wheatley House proved to be both interesting and instructive. Mrs. ae Paige, one of the staunchest friends of our group, and a repre- sentative from the 30th district to the state legislature, gave a talk on “Our Own Duty.” Mrs. Paige urged upon her hearers the importance of this duty both to themselves and to the commonwealth, Miss W. Ger- trude Brown gave a most interesting talk on her trip abroad. Miss Ophe- lia Canty contributed a piano num- ber, and the Misses Pittman, a vocal duet. Both numbers were highly en- Joyed. Mrs, Cisney, formerly a For- um member, now living in Chicago, made a few highly complimentary and encouraging remarks. Miss Dor- othy Pittman was.elected pianist for the ensuing term, PORTSMOUTH WILL TRY SEGREGATION ORDINANCE eaeEEeee ee ee that legal means should be employed to have the owners raze the build- ings. This would keep the Negroes out of the community. Councilman Dunford declared that Portsmouth was the only city of its size in the country which did not haye a law to keep colored people from moving into white residential districts. City Attorney Barclay responded that an effort some years ago to evolve a workable segregation law operating on the race proportion in each block was halted by the difi- culties involved. He said that about that time attempts to impose segre- gation laws in other cities had been halted by the courts. The ordinances had been declared unconstitutional. IST. JAMES YOUNG! iMATRONS Sete Win Present | Fashion Promenade | | Mon, Nov.1,1926 | cosruitt inte Patittien wv| PE | & ‘ST. JAMES A. M. E. cence Sa | We serve home-like | i meals i | | | Pott’s Restaurant | [ Give Us a Trial | | . | 313 Rondo Street Mrs. T. H. LYLES Oldest Established Mortician Office: Cedar 0508 Res: Dale 2947 150 W. Fourth St. St.Paul, Minn, Barber Shop CASSIUS AND COMPANY Separate Entrance and Chairs Featuring Sterilization and Sanitary Service DALE AND RONDO STREETS Poul oe oY A Gem | | ee Waly. i ae Al te ae \" arel 1 1 he 5 ieee NAc ao nt Ir YES, i = ES ga ) it S217: mE \}) ney wa } Een 39° | I \ is cS | fl suits a met ) Mea) = co na lilt Z em and |i |G Nive = 24 a) aE f ) \ _— 50 ( == | Y oe S UP THE — \ q.... We 28505 | Bo Sata we) — ; y Qe ROE alsa Oy 28 UNE CD "| Scene Y No Valid Segregation. Councilman Mayo then sprang to ‘his feet and declared that the valid- ity of such an ordinance in Ports- mouth might not be attacked by the Portsmouth Negroes. Councilman White stated that the question had been studied carefully and exhaustively by former City Manager Jervy, who reached the con- clusion that no valid law could be passed for the segregation of the races. To this Mrs. Woodard, pres- ident of the Robert EB. Lee School League, took exceptions, declaring that it is done in practically all of the cities of the North. Mr. White then asked her to name some of the northern cities in which the law was operating. Mrs. Woodard’s face flushed and she stammered. At this point City Manager Hanrahan sug- gested that he might be able to ao something, and the matter was re- ferred to him, WELCOME HALL NOTES Monday and Friday there will be classes in beginners’ sewing. ‘Tuesday and Friday is library day. Use our library. MINNEAPOLIS ADVERTISERS Semi-Annual Style Show and Ball Given by MME. RUTH WALKER, Under Supervision of ASKIN MARINE CLOTHING CO. At South Side Auditorium Monday Evening, October 25th Violet Lee, Entertainer Music by Clarence Johnson’s Night Hawks Admission 50 Cents OUR ST. PAUL FRIENDS CORDIALLY INVITED If you are interested in lamp shade making, join the. neighborhood ‘club and receive instructions. Next Wed- nesday there will be a speaker to ad- dress the club on civic duties. We urge a large attendance. Tuesday and Wednesday is ad- vanced sewing class. Thursday aft- Si A ernoon 1s Placque and rug making class. Keep these days in mind and join some class. On Friday, October 29, there will be a Halloween party from 7:30 to 9. All children are invited to attend and have a good time. The Pittsburgh Courier's attack on the association is made out of whole cloth. It is a misstatement of the truth. The Echo, in its implied and inferential ditto of the Courier's attack, places you squarely in the Black Ananias Club. I was in St. Paul the other night, and I heard of some gentlemen working in the post office; but I never heard of any new tailor shops being set up; where they make them out of whole cloth. When you carry baseless attacks, it is as if you are in sympathy with a patiently waiting undertaker, wishing for some one to die. Now, get it into your little nut, that the association will not die; nor can you help to murder it, such as the Pittsburgh "Sambo" wants. The trouble with our race is, we are too 'lowdown' to one another, whereas, if you had any sense, you would echo the spirit of— "Help us each other Lord Each other's cross to bear." or follow the teachings of Christ; "Bear ye one another's burden." Our race is prone to evil. And some of our so-called colored journals are edited by acephalics—one of which you seem to be. Otherwise you would not go into the tailor-shop business—where they make suits out of whole cloth. Negro journalism demands intelligence. Not Negro sensationalism. Truth, instead of Annanias tales. And being surrounded by intelligence, you should know that intelligent colored people know too well the human disposition to act a "nigger" to one another. You might as well get it into your little nut, that when you impliedly attack the association that you are attacking the entire Negro race, particularly Kansas City and Southern Negroes.—(one of which you are). The Pittsburgh Courier thinks the association is in his (Vann's) way of political recognition. Vann occupies a day and night seat on the pie counter stool. Negro journalism demands culture, intelligence and truthfulness—and not lies. Don't be an accessory to an undertaker. You can not help to murder the association. We are going to "carry on." You might as well get that in your little nut. Negro journalism has its place in our every day thought and activity. But some of these "Sambo" papers, such as the Courier are edited by acphalces—one of which you seem tobe—Otherwise you would not not impliedly ditto the Courier's "whole cloth" attack. The National association is the only fighting machine that we have. And you can't help to kill it. If you attack the Association in company with the Pittsburgh Courier again then cease sending me your paper. I will not support a Negro paper that is against the only fighting machine that the Negro has. Don't act unmanly; and divest yourself of the Spirit of Cain. Cain was a murderer—a destructionist. If you can't say something constructive, send your stock of "cloth" to jail. And don't attack the association. Vann is a tailor—makes 'em out of whole cloth. Very sincerely, (Signed) JAMES M. BODDY (A.B. A. M. D.) Bravo! Mr. A. B. A. M. M. D. Classified Advertising Rates: All Classified Ads Payable in Advance. Three cents per word; minimum charge thirty cents. 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Fill out and mail the coupon below and we will send you a whole week's supply free. warranted attack upon the integrity of its officers, Mr. Vann asks editorially that the N. A. A. C. P. come to the aid of two fellow editors on trial in Kentucky. This the N. A. A. C. P. had already done. DuBois Survey. Now as to the $5,000 appropriated by the Garland Fund, The Courier states that this was handed "to Dr. Du Bois for the study of Negro education in South Carolina." This is not the fact. The $5,000 was appropriated by the Garland Fund for study of Negro public school education throughout the South and Dr. Du Bois was the one selected to conduct this survey. Any reasonable person knows that $5,000 is an entirely inadequate sum for such a stupendous task. Dr. Du Bois has set himself to the work and has already published in The Crisis the first installment dealing with South Carolina. On the completion of his survey, Dr. Du Bois will make his report to the Garland Fund to whom he is alone accountable. The Garland Fund will doubtless make this report public. It should be unnecessary to state but I will say plainly, so there can be no doubt whatever, that not one penny of the Garland Fund or the money contributed to the Legal Defense Fund, which includes the money expended for the Sweet defense, has ever gone or will go to the individual profit of any member of the Board of Directors or of the staff of the N. A. A. C. P. This statement is backed up by certified accounting of the receipts and expenditures of the N. A. A. C. P. Vann's Motives Attacked. There remains a word for the man who will so lower himself as to make the type of malicious, underhanded and false attack published in the Pittsburgh Courier. Can such a man, who attacks the one organization effectively defending the civil and constitutional rights of the Ne- We heartily admire a man who has an honest conviction and is willing to go out of his way to maintain it. Your frankness is commendable; your zeal is rightly placed behind a worthwhile cause; but your data is a little incorrect, and your technique is a bit lurid. Had you taken the trouble to read our editorial carefully, or if you had fully comprehended it after you had read it, you would have discovered that our point was clearly made against the sensationalism of The Courier, not against the National Association. Our suggestion that the Association answer the thrust from The Courier was offered as a possible means for the Association to offset the great influence of The Courier. The soundness of that suggestion is attested to by the fact that James Weldon Johnson, of the Association staff has issued a statement concerning the matter, which we are carrying this week. If you desire further concrete evidence that the Echo is not in a conspiracy to murder the Association, we refer you to a letter in this column from one of the ranking officials of the organization. It indicates fairly conclusively that the National Association office and The Echo staff are mutually respectful. The Editor. Freak of Finny Tribe It is reported that a singular species of fish, small in size, which, instead of laying eggs or roe, gives birth to fully developed young, is found along the California coast. Specimens collected by members of the United States fish commission last July were stuffed with little fish apparently almost to the bursting point. In some instances the young had begun to escape from the mother, the little ones being found in the water, and in nearly all cases they could be easily pressed from the body of the mother, in which event they were able to maintain themselves in an upright position in the water and swim about. The adult fishes are a silvery white, from $8\frac{1}{2}$ to 8 inches long, and the newly born were from 1 to $1\frac{1}{2}$ inches in length. "Surf fish" is the name prevailing in the California waters, and it is described by the fish experts as swarming in great numbers, during the spawning season, in the surf or in shallow water along sandy shores. Damage by Termites Earth-nesting termites are causing serious damage and annoyance in the Hawaiian islands, says the Hilo Tribune-Herald in a recent issue. D. T. Fullaway, entomologist of the board of agriculture and forestry, in a recent address before the Hilo Rotary club, said as there are no known means of complete extermination of the pest and, in fact, but very little encouragement towards effective control, it is advised that every householder or others who are concerned in wood structural work do everything possible to check the spread of termites of any species. When the soil-nesting species was discovered by the entomologists it was realized that it would become a serious problem, and also the dry wood species was recognized as being a severe pest. gro in America, who spreads untruth about it, can such a man have the good of the Negro at heart? Can the poisonous gossip-monger and falsifier who perverts his public position as editor to spread lies, pretending to have derived them as facts in an "investigation," make any justifiable claim to acting for the "public good?" I leave the answer to this question to all fair minded people, white and colored, who know what the N. A. A. C. P. has accomplished in fifteen years, who are familiar with the cases it is now fighting, and with the unremitting vigilance and self-sacrifice which alone have made possible its major achievements. Vann on Trial. Mr. Vann states that the Negro of America needs such an organization as the N. A. A. C. P. At the one organization which is actually meeting this need, he has struck. He has struck unfairly, untruthfully, meanly. He has written a more poisonous attack than has emanated from any white Southerner in the entire history of the N. A. A. C. P. I think the colored people of America have a little account to settle with Mr. Robert L. Vann, Editor of the Pittsburgh Courier. They should examine the motives for his attack upon the N. A. A. C. P. and other organizations as well as the Garland Fund. It is Mr. Vann, in view of his proved lying, and not the N. A. A. C. P., who stands on trial before the bar of public opinion. He stands accused of the greatest offenses of which a public man can be charged with, of offenses violating the commonest standards of honor, decency and regard for his race and his fellow citizens. UNIVERSITY AVE. ADVERTISERS Statement of J. E. Spingarn, Treasurer of the N. A. A. C. P. I became a member of the Board of Directors of the N. A. A. C. P. in 1910. I became Chairman of the Board of Directors in 1913 and served until 1919. Since then I have been its Treasurer. I have been familiar with every side of the Association's work for 16 years and believe I am in a position to state with frankness and precision the business methods which the Association has employed through all these years. Briefly stated, they are these: 1. Every amount contributed to the Association is duly entered upon the books and an official receipt signed by the Treasurer is sent to the giver. 2. Before any sum of money is paid out a numbered voucher is drawn giving the name of the person to whom the check is drawn, the specific purpose for which the amount is being paid out and the date and amount of the check. This voucher is then signed and counter-signed by two of the Executive Officers of the Association. A check is then drawn, the number of the voucher corresponding to the number of the check. Four members of the Board of Direcors have been authorized by the Board to sign these checks and no one else is authorized to do so. In ordinary routine expenditures one signature is sufficient, but in the case of larger sums of money, two and even three signatures may be necessary for the drawing of checks. Mr. Johnson, Mr. White, Mr. Bagnall, Mr. Pickens, and Dr. Du Bois have never signed a single check expending the general or special funds of the Association. The burden in every case must therefore fall on the Board of Directors or those members of the Board authorized to sign checks, and not upon the Executive Officers. 3. All vouchers and cancelled checks are carefully preserved and together with the books of the Association are annually audited, and have been so audited in every year of the Association's existence by a firm of public-auditors in no way connected with the Association. The present firm of auditors was selected by myself personally because of my belief in its competence and impartiality. I paid a great deal of attention to the matter of the selection of these auditors since their work was necessary to safeguard my own good name as Treasurer, as well as the reputation of the Association. 4. The auditors' report for the year is filed for publication every year in the Annual Report of the Association, in The Crisis, and through the Association's press service which goes to every colored newspaper and magazine in the country. In view of these facts I think I may say that no Association organized to perform a public service has ever been conducted on a more business-like basis or on a plane of higher integrity and disinterestedness. I resent any imputations that may be cast on the good faith and honesty of the salaried Officers of the Association who under the supervision of a distinguished Board of Directors have devoted their lives to the service of their race and their country. The very success of the Association renders it liable to misinterpretation Elkhurst 3473 Elk Tailoring Co. Suits Made to Order M. LOVE, Prop. 306 Rondo St., St. Paul, Minn. UNIVERSITY AV PLUMBING & HEATING Agency for Minnesota Pa WE SPECIALIZE IN Phone Dale 2315 GLENWOOD Hard Coal $15.75 THREE PHONES Garfield 7501—7502—7508 S. BRAND Rice and University STORAGE, REPAIRING and RECONDITIONED CARS LONG-FELLOW BREAD The WRAPPING Keeps it Clean and Fresh Zinsmaster Master of Good Baking Halloween Matinee Dance, Oct., 30th at Union Hall by Amatanth club. Music by Clarence Johnson's Orchestra. 4-8 P. M. Admission 50 cts. The Clover Leaf Charity Club Dinner at the home of Mrs. Lionel Allen, 658 W. Central Wednesday, Oct. 27 12-8 p. m. Ways and Means Club of the U. B. LONG-F The WRAPPING Keeps it Clean and Fresh of these attacks must ultimately depend on the intelligence and high courage of the colored people of the and attack. The success or failure country who must learn to recognize those who work disinterestedly in their service. Memphis, Tenn. Oct. 22—J. M. Wilkie, (white), aged 65, ex-police-man was taken into custody early Thursday morning on charges of IN THE Spot Light By Johnny Walton Our boys have formed a fast football team, playing under the name of the Blue and White Cab Company. They have succeeded in being entered in the City League and have the support of a number of the white business firms. The boys promise the development of a fast organization. So it's up to you and all the community to show a bit of interest. They are scheduled to play at Dunning Field. You Should Have Coal Now Order This High Grade Anthracite Which We Have Sold and Guaranteed for the Past Three Years. WILLIAMS $1575 OZARK Hard Coal No Smoke—No Soot—No Rock No Slate—Little Ash Dealers in Koppers Coke, Coal and Wood of All Kinds and Genuine Petroleum Carbon. F. D. Williams Coal Co. 63 East 4th Street Cedar 3236 E. ADVERTISERS SON ICE CIFIE HARDWARE PAINTS & CLASS Paints and Kyanize Varnish SPORTING GOODS 785-787 University Avenue Phone: Elkhurst 1156 Capital City Auto Electric Co. ELECTRIC SLIFFIE Ignition, Generator, Starter, Motor and Magneto Repairs BATTERY CHARGING Eight Hour Service 697 University Ave., St. Paul Whippet OVERLAND European Type Car. Three New Types — see at — Kramer Diethert Co. 115 University Avenue Phone DAle 8016 F. Association will give a Halloween Rustie at Mrs. Walker's, 570 Fuller Ave., Thurs. evening, Oct. 28. Members and friends invited. Good lunch and games. Halloween costumes permitted. Brittania Taylor, chrism. M. T. Brown, secty. (St. Paul Society—Cont.) Sunday afternoon Dr. and Mrs. Crump entertained informally in honor of their out-of-town guests. Several friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ward spent an interesting evening of bridge at their home last Saturday. E L L O W B R E A Z insmaster Master of Good Baking drunkenness and shooting with intent to kill, after he had shot and probably fatally wounded Samuel Clark, in front of a barbecue stand in South Second street shortly after midnight Wednesday night. Clark in the General Hospital is suffering from several bullet wounds in his back. E. E. Spiller, owner of the barbecue stand, is listed as the prosecutor along with Clark. By delay in usin' it, a perfectly delicious can of crab meat gets to be the worst kind of poison. C A BLUE & CA FOR SERVICE AND LOW METER RATES SPACIOUS AND HEATED CARS Residence Phone Elkhurst 1015 MCGAVOCK FU AARON J. McGAVO PERSONAL ATTENTION Mortuary and Ch CALLS ANSWERED AND REDUCED OW BREAD and shooting with in- after he had shot and hally wounded Samuel out of a barbecue stand and street shortly after nuesday night. The General Hospital is several bullet wounds E. E. Spiller, owner of stand, is listed as the long with Clark. usin' it, a perfectly de- crab meat gets to be of poison. Winter is Right Over What About that Lady Your Overcoat We Specialize Repair Work and Remodeling A New Suit or Coat Ma- cleaning and Pr HALL BROS. T. 12 East 9th St. St Phone Cedar S CALL LUE & WHITE VICE AND PER RATES AND LETTERED CARS CAB CEda 40 Phone Elkhurst 1818 Office Phone GAVOCK FUNERAL SERVI- AARON J. McGAVOCK, Sole Proprietor PERSONAL ATTENTION GIVEN EVERY DETAIL Mortuary and Chapel, 550 Rice Street CALLS ANSWERED ANY TIME, DAY OR NIGHT REDUCED TO $1.25 BLUE & WHITE FOR SERVICE AND LOW METER RATES SPACIOUS AND HEATED CARS CAB CEdar 4006 Residence Phone Eikhurst 1018 Office Phone Garfield 1500 McGAVOCK FUNERAL SERVICE AARON J. McGAVOCK, Sole Proprietor PERSONAL ATTENTION GIVEN EVERY DETAIL Mortunary and Chapel, 550 Rice Street CALLS ANSWERED ANY TIME, DAY OR NIGHT Now on sale by the St. Paul Echo FLIGH LIGH by WALTER WHITE Author of the Fire in the Flint $1 With Six Months for the St. $1. $1.25 With each :Months Subscript or the St.Paul Ech $1.25 This is not a propagandist novel, but a truthful and immensely significant study of Negro life in America. The action takes place in the Negro sections of New Orleans, Atlanta, Philadelphia and New York, so that the picture presented is a comprehensive one. CEdar 614 Court Block REDUCED CEdar 1879 Court Block St. Paul, M REDUCED TO $1.25 A number of the girls on the University campus attended the semi-monthly luncheon meeting of the Inter-Racial group at Shevlin Hall Monday noon. On Tuesday evening Mrs. Alverta Coram gave a delightful little bridge party. Six friends dined with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Tandy Wednesday evening, before attending the Sterling club party. Mrs. Dovie Adams-Welsh soprano soloist and her accompanist, Miss Florence Robinson, will leave Friday Oct. 28, to fill concert engagements in Iowa. Winter is Right Over the Hill! What About that Ladies' Coat or Your Overcoat? We Specialize in Repair Work and Remodeling of all kinds A New Suit or Coat Made to Order Cleaning and Pressing HALL BROS. Tailors 12 East 9th St. St. Paul, Minn. Phone Cedar 9103 WHITE AB CEdar 4006 Office Phone Garfield 1500 GENERAL SERVICE BCK, Sole Proprietor GIVEN EVERY DETAIL pet, 550 Rice Street Y TIME, DAY OR NIGHT TO $1.25 GHT .25 each Subscription Paul Echo 25 1879 St. Paul, Minn. TO $1.25