St. Paul Echo

HEY! HEY! What could be finer than a crisp gray morning leading into a long, warm, hazy October day? Minnesota is famous for her fall weather. VOL.1, NO.52 RECORD OF JOHN WAGENER STANDS JUSTICE FOR ALL No Introduction Necessary to Pioneers of Race as to Fair Treatment. Absolutely Impartial Employment, Charity and Good Will Marks His Career to Race. The present contest for the electorate office of the sheriff of Ramsey County draws toward the last episode, and is in fact almost as dramatic as our old time theatricals. The incumbent Sheriff John Wagener has been in this office for a number of years and the matter of conducting his office is well known to most of us, especially all of the pioneers, of this City are familiar with his methods, and a great deal of the new citizens as well, but to those that are not familiar with him it would be well to advise them so that no mistake be made in their selection they make for sheriff. Unjustly Attacked. Mr. Wagener has been unjustly attacked in the Daily News and also by his adversary. He is a man who has been absolutely impartial as far as our group has been concerned. He has been the owner of the property in common with the balance of his relatives at McCarron's Lake for years and those of you who have been there to fish or to go bathing have never refused the privileges afforded by the surrounding shores. There are plenty of places that the people of the group are subject to circumstances that are not only illegal, but also unfair, in all justice to a man who has placed himself before the public for election to office the better policy is to inquire as to whether he has benefited our group or not and the only way that we feel benefit is in the financial assistance that he gives our people through employment. This he has done and the fact is known to every person who has had personal contact with him or his office and is well known to others (Continued on page five) PEARSON TELLS PERSONAL VIEWS Republican Candidate for Congress Points Out Dangers of Nullification. "The colored people of this country have a great deal at stake in this election. Three of the candidates for Congress propose to nullify the Eighteenth Amendment to our Constitution. If they succeed in so doing, what can prevent a nullification of other parts of the Constitution—for instance, the Thirteenth and Fifteenth Amendment? The latter are the bulwarks of freedom for the colored race. The experience in the Southern States has shown the danger of the nullification of the Fifteenth Amendment in causing a spirit of restlessness among the Negroes. Nullification of the Eighteenth Amendment will be even worse. "I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a perfect union, one and inseparable, established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity, for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes." JAMES FLEMING SUPPORT ASKED IN 4TH WARD James Fleming candidate for Representative in the 30th District, Minneapolis, which comprises the 4th ward, is known to many of our voters for his fairness and impartiality, and a colored man's friend. If elected Mr. Fleming will exercise his utmost influence to make his district a respectable and better place to live in. Remember him on Election Day, Tuesday Nov. 2. The St.Paul Echo Candidacy Of O'Brien For County Attorney Supported By Fair Record Cases Concerning Negroes Handled by O'Brien While in County Attorney's Office Indicate Impartial Attitude and Recommend Candidate to Voters. C. D. O'Brien, candidate for county attorney, on the basis of his past record in dealing fairly with al manner of people, particularly colored people, merits the serious consideration and firm support of Negro voters. His attitude toward the perplexing problem of dealing out justice impartially to all people alike has been clearly shown to be an unbiased one in the time that he has spent as assistant in the county attorney's office. His seven year record of impartiality is one which colored voters would do well to consider carefully before going to the polls Tuesday. One of the most important racial cases prosecuted by Mr. O'Brien was that of Graham who shot a man in the Kaiser saloon on Carroll ave. Mr. O'Brien instructed the jury to be particularly careful not to convict Graham merely because he was colored. The jury acquitted Graham. Another outstanding case prosecuted by Mr. O'Brien was that of State against Goff. **Quizzes White Woman.** The case was against a Mrs. Goff, white, who had shot her colored husband, a porter at the Union Depot. The case was lost to the defendant, but Mrs. Goff was subjected to a cross-examination for three days. The intensity of the prosecution of this case demonstrated clearly that the prosecutor was seeking a means FINLEY WILSON SPEAKS SUNDAY Represents Republican National Speakers' Bureau; Address at Union Hall. Attorney O. J. Smith, of the Congressional Committee advises that Finley Wilson, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks will arrive Saturday, Oct. 30, to speak at the Union Hall, Kent and Aurora Ave., Sunday afternoon, Oct. 31, 1926, at 3 p. m. Mr. Wilson comes from the Republican National Speakers Bureau to speak in behalf of the Republican Candidates for State and National office. A reception is planned for Mr. Wilson and a committee composed of Atty, O. J. Smith, Chairman of the Republican Headquarters, F. D. McCracken, Special Grand Deputy for Minnesota and Canada, and also a member of the Executive Committee, W. B. Walker, Exalted Ruler of the Elks of St. Paul, Arthur Todd, Grand Deputy, Charles Miller, and C. W. Wigington, will meet Mr. Wilson at the train. After an executive conference the party will proceed to the Elks Rest, corner of West Central and Cathedral Place. A capacity crowd is expected Sunday afternoon to hear Mr. Wilson and Governor Christianson. The St. Paul Elks and Minneapolis Elks will be reserved special seating places. FESTIVAL AND FUN WEEK ANNOUNCED BY AMES 106 Now "Bill" call your "Daughter" and all your friends too, and let's get ready and go to the Elks Festival and Fun Week to be given by the Ames Lodge No. 106 at Elks Hall, 6th and Lyndale Ave., Minneapolis, beginning Monday evening, Nov. 15th to the 20th, inclusive. Mr. Eddie Boyde, treasurer of Ames Lodge announces that this year's Festival is to be greater than all previous, and that no stone is being left unturned in completing arrangements to make this affair a grand success. With the committee's present plans completed, there will be enjoyment and pleasure for everyone in the family from the youngest to the oldest. Beside amusements, economy and thrift will be featured by giving away household needs and necessities. Be there and get yours. NOTICE. TAXPAYERS On account of the 31st occurring on Sunday, the county treasurer's office will remain open Nov. 1st until § p. m. in order that taxpayers may pay the last half of their taxes. ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1926 to mee out justice, and had no intention of letting the case slip by because the defendant was a white woman accused of the shooting of a colored man. One striking instance of the impartiality of this candidate for county attorney was shown during the time of the trial of Dr. Cheeks, a colored dentist who was being tried for larceny in the first degree. Asks Suspended Sentence. In open court, Mr. O'Brien asked a suspended sentence for Dr. Cheeks, because in similar cases where white men were being tried, suspended sentences had been granted. There are many other cases which Mr. O'Brien has handled which show the determination of administering the law with justice to all. The candidate has never been a prosecutor who carried the threat of "the hang man's noose," or who has taken any particular pride in his success as a prosecutor. His rule in office has been that the guilty must be punished and the innocent go free. He has no disposition to decide in advance of a trial as to whether or not a man is guilty, either as to indictment or trial, since those are matters to be decided after investigation by the Grand Jury, and after trial by the Petit Jury. Mr. O'Brien promises that if he is elected to the office of county attorney, his sincere and impartial policy will be continued. Re-elect Mike Holm for Secretary of State Mike Holm our present secretary of State who has served efficiently for five years is a candidate for re-election. Prior to his election Mr. Holm served as Judge of Probate in Roseau County for 18 years. He received 174,000 plurality and was 50,000 votes ahead of any candidate on the ticket in the last State Election. His favorable attitude toward our group in employing from one to three persons in his department deserves consideration from our voters. Mark X by his name. Young Strutters Mark Hard Times With Good Times Young Strutters Mark Hard Times With Good Times Monday evening November 1, has been chosen for the Halloween celebration of the Fellowship Club at Arcadia Dancing Palace, 4th Ave So. at 5th St., Minneapolis, since the holiday falls on Sunday. The Fellowship Club, whose membership is made up of Minneapolis fraternal men with Chester Johnson, Pres., J. T. Hughes, Vice Pres., C. Torrell, Sec., and C. Underwood, Treas., have gained great popularity by giving high class entertainments. Harvest decorations combined with the unique lighting system of the Arcadia Palace will make the dancing floor a scene of enchantment. Confetti, balloons, streamers and masked costumes will add mirth and joy to the dance. The innovation of the evening will be Billy Young and his "New Orleans Strutters" in their first appearance in the Twin Cities. McDONOUGH PRESENTS ROSES TO ELKS' GUESTS The Elks club stays in the lime-light by producing high class entertainment at their club rooms at 207 W. Central Ave. Chairman Harris is giving his personal attention to the most minute detail. Viola Lee, a popular singer and dancer made her first appearance at the club rooms Tuesday evening Oct. 26, and made a sensational hit. Representative John J. McDonough of the 38th District South, candidate for re-election, made a gift of roses to all of the ladies present. When you read race newspapers, you are getting a kind of education which cannot be gotten any other CRISIS ANNOUNCES CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST AWARDS Prizes Awarded October 25 at Evening Meeting in New York City. $1,000 For 1927 Prizes Richardson, Matheus, Arna Bontemps, Miller, Douglas Receive Firsts. The Crisis Magazine today announced the awards in its second competition in literature and art, the prizes being awarded in an evening meeting at International House, New York City, on October 25. The prizes, amounting to $600, donated by Amy E. Spingarn, were awarded as follows: For Plays: $100 first prize to Willis Richardson of Washington, D. C., and $50 second prize to Eulalie Spence of Brooklyn, N. Y. Honorable mention to Randolph Edmunds of Oberlin, Ohio. Judges: Lester-Walton, Montgomery Gregory and Charles Burroughs. Matheus Wins. Short Stories: $100 first prize to John E. Matheus of Institute, West Va. $40 second prize to Edmund D. Sheen of Chicago. Honorable mention to Anita S. Coleman of New Mexico and Ethel R. Clark of Massachusetts. Judges: Charles W. Chesnut, Ernest Poole and Otella Cromwell. Poetry: $75 first prize to Arna Bontemps and $25 second prize to Countie Cullen. Honorable mention to Effe Lee Newsome of Alabama and Blanche Dickinson of Pennsylvania. Judges: Babette Deutsch, James Weldon Johnson and Langston Hughes. Kansas Man Wins. Essays: $75 first prize to L. R. Miller of Topeka, Kansas, $25 second prize to Anita S. Coleman of New FACTS EXPOSED IN INVESTMENT COMPANY In a late issue of the St. Paul Echo, there appeared an article to the effect that: "Investment Company of Local Men Ends Career" "The Eureka Investment Company, an organization started May 15, by a group of local business men, was disbanded at a meeting Tuesday, Sept. 21, according to O. J. Smith, attorney for the company. Unfair and unjustifiable taxation was given by Mr. Smith as the cause of the break-up. C. H. McDonald was president of the organization and E. O. Pearce was secretary." We, the following undersigned members of said Eureka Investment Company, wish to correct that article and therefore make the following statement: During the month of July, 1926, at a meeting of the Eureka Investment Company, it was decided that we should incorporate and the money for incorporation was turned over to Attorney O. J. Smith for that purpose. The treasurer, Mr. O. J. Smith reported that the papers were filed. After having been told repeatedly by Mr. Smith that they had been filed, but finding no evidence of the same, we investigated and learned that the papers of incorporation had never been filed. We next sought to obtain the money which we had paid in as dues in addition to the money given to our treasurer, Mr. O. J. Smith for the incorporation of the organization. When we demanded our money from him, he wrote a check to each of us for our share, checks drawn on the Exchange National Bank. But when we went to cash these checks the bank returned them stating that Mr. O. J. Smith had no account there. We next went to the County Attorney who demanded the return of the money and it was not until then that the money was returned. That is why we decided to disband. Signed, C. H. McDONALD, E. O. PEARCE, S. J. SYDES, JAMES WILLIAMS, G. H. COLEMAN. Race Models Display Ideas Of Fashion Modiste Of Broadway Race Models Display Ideas Of Fashion Modiste Of Broadway Walter White Resigns From Staff of Courier Walter White, Assistant Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, today made public the following letter addressed to R. L. Vann, Editor, resigning his position as contributor to the columns of the Pittsburgh Courier. "In view of the story which appeared on the front page of The Pittsburgh Courier of October 9, 1926, containing statements regarding my associate, Mr. Johnson, and the organization with which I am connected, for which statements you have facts in your possession showing them to be untrue; and further in view of your telegram in response to my own in which message you admitted that this article appeared with your knowledge and approval, I am writing to advise that it will be impossible for me to resume my contributions to the columns of The Pittsburgh Courier." CHURCH CLUB TO GIVE STYLE SHOW Monday Evening Set for Event at St. James; Political Candidates to Appear. Sponsored by the Young Matrons' Circle of St. James A. M. E. church, a style show will be given at the church auditorium, Central Ave. at Dale St., Monday, November 1, at 8 p. m. The Askin and Marine Clothing Store, 328 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, will furnish the costumes to be worn by the models. One of the features of the show will be the appearance of three political candidates. Sheriff John Wagener will speak; County Engineer Paul N. Coates will appear; and a tentative appearance of C. D. O'Brien, candidate for county attorney, has also been scheduled. Models for the show have been selected from some of the most attractive members of the younger set in the city. Several university men will feature the latest numbers in men's wear. A mock wedding will cap the performance. Last year, the style show sponsored by this church club, was an overwhelming success. Mrs. Eva Neal, chairman, predicts a similar success for the event Monday evening. WESSEL FOR CONGRESS Henry F. Wessel, Democratic candidate for congress from the 4th district, is a home product, born and raised in St. Paul and received his education in the local schools. Mr. Wessel is a well known traveling man out of St. Paul and during the past forty years has gained many friends. He is the father of eleven children, three of whom are World War veterans all having fought in France. His many friends are confident that he will be heard of after the votes are counted next Tuesday. Askin and Marine Company Stage Show Under Direction of Manager McKinnon and Madame Ruth Walker. In accordance with her most carefully laid plans, Madame Walker's Style Show staged by Askin and Marine Clothing Co., at the South Side Auditorium, Minneapolis, on Monday evening, Oct. 25, amde a sensational hit by using all sure winners as models. But as all stories go, among your many favorites someone must be chosen winner. From the time that "That Man Smith," the artistic photographer, cast his Hollywood Spotlight on the first model appearing upon the stage, and along the line of promenade, until the last moment when the charming and graceful little Miss Edna Miller was declared the prettiest model of the style show by the spectators, thereby winning a $25.00 gift bond from Asklin and Marine Co. there was applause and more ap- Sparks From Political Arena On account of the wide scope which their positions cover, our district judges must be men of sound judicial ability and integrity. The service which they render during their term of office calls for experience and efficiency. Judges Ohn B. Lewis, Sr., Grier M. Orr, Hugo O. Hanft and Carlton F. McNally have been tried and not found wanting so why not let their good work continue? Paul M. Coates, candidate for county Engineer who can point to the fine roads in Minnesota as part of his record was also a member of the Bridge Committee and very active in the prosecution of the construction of the Robert St. bridge. As an advisor to the County Planning Board his services have been valuable in the consideration of many projects that have been completed as well as those under consideration for the future. Mr. Coates is scheduled to speak at St. James A. M. E. Church, Monday evening Nov. 1, at 8:30 p.m. RUMOR BRANDED LIES Upon investigating a rumor involving Mr. Paul N. Coates, our present County Surveyor in a segregation scheme a flat denial was made to Echo representatives, by Mr. Coates and Mr. Olson, campaign manager for Mr. Coates, branded the charges as lies. Mr. Olson further stated that he had no thought of discriminating and that Mr. Coates had never entertained such an idea. JOHN LANE SEEKS COUNTY OFFICE JOHN LANE SEEKS COUNTY OFFICE Well Known to Our Race and Pledges His Support for Our Cause. While speaking before a large crowd of enthused colored citizens, Thursday evening, Oct. 28, at a mass meeting held at Union Hall, John Lane, one of the prominent citizens of St. Paul and candidate for county commissioner, told his many reasons for his high respect and feeling for the Negro. He has been known to members of our group for many a year as a man who goes out of his way to assist the poor and unfortunate with financial aid, regardless of the expense. Mr. Lane stated that he had climbed to the top of the ladder from the very bottom and for this reason his feeling for the needy went out a great deal further. Mr. Lane has contributed largely to many of our charitable enterprises thereby demonstrating his loyalty. He named many of our well known colored citizens as his close friends, who have always been ready to help him in his undertakings. A man that all of our race should be interested in is the one that will use his influence to put colored help in county institutions and to secure better conditions for tubercular patients, and that is, Mr. John Lane. plause, while the soft and harmonious strains of music from the Night Hawks floated through the air. Two scenes equaling all of those that are pictured in Geo. M. Cohan's musical productions on Broadway were featured by the models including solos and chorus. We are left to believe that the ladies are wearing them higher or at least no longer, while soft hats, long top coats of light color and walking sticks seem to be popular with the gents. The models in the show were the Misses Ernestine Alsobrooks, Minnie Ward, Henrietta Goins, Lubelle Sisson, Aileen Moore, Ora Mack, Cecil Johnson, Opal Perry, Ida Taylor, Maybelle Hogan, Marie Posten and the Messrs Carl V. Cockrell, Wesley Jackson, Willie Hawkins and Howard Walker. The systematic method in which the Askin and Marine Co., promote their style shows greatly aids in making their affairs a grand success according to Mr. McKinnon, manager of the Minneapolis store. VOTE when election day comes. Your reelection of your opinion concerning the candidates is important if we would secure greater opportunity. ECONOMY PLANK OF CHRISTIANSON PUT TO VOTERS Result of Economy Program Has Saved Taxpayers 10% of 1925 Appropriations. Large Vote Expected Practical Results of Republican Program Believed to Have Convinced Voters. Minnesota voters will go to the polls next Tuesday to endorse Governor Theodore Christianson's first administration of economy and reorganization of the state's affairs upon a sound firm business basis. The issue has been clearly drawn with the clean-cut statement of Governor Christianson in his keynote address at Fergus Fals, September 28th. Governor Fulfills Promises. The Governor's message, paramount to the Republic platform of Minnesota, not only recalled the complete fulfillment of Governor Christianson's pledges of two years ago but emphasized concrete facts and figures which conclusively proved the Governor's political creed that "The Planks of a Party Platform are as sacred as the covenants of a deed." As a result of adherence to this program during the past twenty months approximately 10 per cent of the total 1925 appropriations have been saved the taxpayers of Minne- 150 Speeches Made. More than one hundred and fifty speeches have been made throughout Minnesota by Governor Christianson and members of the Republican ticket, including such efficient officials as Lieutenant Governor W. I. Nolan, State Auditor Ray P. Chase, Attorney General Clifford L. Hilton, Republican candidate for State Treasurer, Julius A. Schmahl and others. Important information concerning the past administration has been placed fairly and squarely before thousands of voters by the speakers during the five week campaign just closing. Taxpayers Interested. The excellent attendance at the (Continued on page 5) MIKE KINKEAD FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY Has Served in Office and Is Graduate of St. Paul College of Law. He has proven to our people that he will always be fair. Mr. Kinkead, in his various talks over the city in this campaign, has shown without a doubt, his worthiness for the office of County Attorney. He is a thoroughly capable man, a very able lawyer, is aggressively fearless where the action demands and yet is sympathetic, with a heart as large as Big Mike himself. Many of Mr. Kinkead's supporters refer to Mr. Kinkead as the Abraham Lincoln of St. Paul, for not only is he like that great Liberator in stature an general appearance, but he has the same wonderful qualities, the kind heart, the deep understanding and the same fearlessness of public opinion in carrying out what he knows to be fair and right. His contest for election to serve the people has met with many obstacles placed in his path by those cliques or individuals who know that they never can control the County Attorney's office with Kinkead as the chief. Mr. Kinkead has stated many times in his talks that he does not want to see the murders and gang fights in St. Paul that Chicago is now cursed with and that he pledges all, regardless of class or race, color or creed, every protection afforded by the laws of this county, state and nation. Mr. Kinkead is a very humane man. As he stated recently in a speech, he came from a country where good people were persecuted and he understood the uphill fight that our people many times have to contend with and his sympathies are with them and, whether elected County Attorney or not, he asks to be placed on record as always in accord with their splendid work. / | Page Two q : An Independent Negro Weekly Newspaper PUBLISHED BY THE ST. PAUL ECHO COMPANY 614 Court Block Telephone Cedar 1879 ‘St. Paul, Minnesota a President and General Manager. —--0-------+-----CYRUS L. LEWIS Beoretary-Treasurer ....-.eoccceoveeseeeeeeeeeeenve--vee--eees BUGENE JACKSON, JR. TOI cence ermal Duluth Representative. .Mrs. Wm. A. Porter, 1029 B. 3rd St., Duluth, Minn. Telephone Hemlock 1533 Seen ee eee aa SUBSCRIPTION RATES $2.00 Per Year $1.26 for Six Months 15 Cents for Three Menths Advertising rates furnished upon application. “Bntered as second class matter Nov. 7, 1925, at the post office at ‘St. Paul, Minn., under the act of March 3, 1879" —— eee THE ELECTION NEARS With the heat of the election campaign drawing to a close, and with election day itself but a few days off, the many candidates for the various offices are straining every effort to insure all availa- ble votes. ‘The Negro portion of the city has not been without attention as the campaigns have proceded. Speakers, addressing small col- ored audiences, women’s clubs, and social gatherings, have made the same old promises in the same old way. In return for votes, they will give the Negro every chance possible, regardless of his color. Some of the men are, without doubt, sincere. They believe that their past record of treatment meted out to Negroes is as good a recommendation to colored voters as can be given. They firmly believe that they are the logical men to fill the offices they seek, and approach Negro voters as they do any other group, not with vain promises, but with records for fair treatment in the past. ‘There are others who are using fair phrases to lure the col- ored vote to their names. With no past actions at all to recom- mend them, or with records which from the standpoint of the col- ored voter, would best be obscured, their promises have the insin- cere note of “sounding brass and tinkling cymbal.” These things should be remembered by the colored voters when they go to the polls Tuesday. Let records, not words, dictate the ticket-you will vote. If you would have your ballot count to- ward the political betterment of the Negro of this community, vote from the head, using a sane evaluation of the candidate in question, rather than from the conglomeration of flattery which has been served out by insincere men who are mere vote-seekers. ‘THE PASSING OF A SYSTEM We hope that out of this election campaign there will grow upon both the successful and unsuccessful candidates for office one pertinent realization; that with the Negro vote as with that of any other group, little massed force will accrue to any one can- didate without the organization of that vote. For a long time—certainly too long—candidates for political offices have accepted the statement of so-called colored political leaders who have promised the bulk of the Negro vote for a cer- tain consideration. In the past, that promised solid vote has not materialized for the very excellent reason that promises were never substantiated with any definite move to organize the colored voters. The promise was made; the expenses were paid; and the mat- ter ended there. ‘That candidates are realizing that the old haphazard way of rounding up the Negro vote is a failure is indicated by the number of them, who, in very recent years, have included upon their speak- ing lists, colored civic clubs, women’s clubs, and men’s organiza- tions. It is further indicated by their growing desire to insert advertising matter in Negro papers—organized media for reaching the bulk of the Negro population. ‘These later methods are growing in favor because they actu- ally achieve results, an end which the old system of personal solici- tation made little pretense of doing. The personal system is now obsolescent, and justly so. We hope that the next few campaigns will see its total demise, and that out of its ruin will grow up the logical method of appeal to Negroes in organized groups. It is to the direct interests of future candidates to see that this system is adopted. HALLOWE'EN most picturesque customs growil e Middle Ages is the celebration ¢ 's Night—a name to conjure with: unhappy spirits are freed and all e haunts of men. Queer things r be explained. seen, sounds are heard, bushes sh er won’t come, dogs howl, and cz | spirits stalk; even the moon ha: One of the most picturesque customs growing out of the su- perstition of the Middle Ages is the celebration of Hallowe'en. All Hallow’s Night—a name to conjure with! This one night in all the year, unhappy spirits are freed and allowed to roam as they will in the haunts of men. Queer things happen; things which can never be explained. Lights are seen, sounds are heard, bushes shrivel up, the milk sours, the butter won’t come, dogs howl, and cats wail. Ghosts are abroad, evil spirits stalk; even the moon has a leer upon his queer orange-colored face. The old folks whisper by the fire, tell- ing of strange happenings upon this day in years gone by The children shrink closer together, frightened by their parents’ fear. ‘Thus were things in the days of the inception of Hallowe'en. Nowadays, superstition no longer reigns. Everything. is ex- plained coldly, logically, scientifically. If anything queer happens to material property, the bad boys in the corner gang are responsi- ble, not ghosts. If the butter won’t come, the milk has been con- taminated. If there are unexplainable lights outside, it is because distant automobile lights are casting a reflection. When dogs or cats howl, if in this well-bred scheme of things canines and felines still do make nocturnal noises, it is because they are tramps, and have gone to an unsanitary garbage can to get the evening meal. Yes, ours is a scientific age. We are rid of most illusions. We are a wise people. Even so, the little youngster who has not yet become “wise,” and who can still shiver in unfeigned fear when the old ghost stories are revived for Hallowe'en telling, has a pre- cious something—knowledge of the actuality of romance—which we oldsters have somewhere lost. Missouri sounds the call for cottonpickers. Josephine Baker, comic opera star, has captivated Paris with her singing and dancing. s The Safety Valve Signed contributions | not over etek 'Ednated words In length Wil be printed'“in "tiie, colttma The BengTinitt not. be. responsible for Say. of the opinions which may 85° nee jue ee eee ‘Oct. 37, 1936. St. Paul, Minn. To the Editor of the Safety-Valve: Dear Sir: = If you can give me any help con- cerning a very dificult problem which I am trying to solve, I will appre- clate it greatly. It seems that there is some unjust criticism against sher- ift Wagener and some of it seems to stoop to the low level of actual “mud slinging.” Why should anyone stoop to a campaign of whispering falsehoods against an individual who to my mind has served the public with cred- it and fair play to all? \ From what I have read in the various papers dur- ing the past few years it seems that Sheriff Wagener has not such a bad record that it would justify any one writing a book against him and then running said book in installments in current periodicals. Another point that seems reasona- ble to me is this, if the sheriff has indulged in maladministration to any degree, why can’t an investigation of some kind be started that would un- earth some of his vielousness that his ‘enemies seem to desire to extol to the highest? ‘What seems to interest the colored voters is not promises but actual facts, if the sheriff has a record for fair play toward us as a race, and honesty and fairness in public office as a whole, why should not we sup- port him? I noticed the sherift’s “ad” in the Echo and I think his ‘slogan “Why change experience for inexperience?” is a very good one, and will doubtless carry weight with the voters. Inasmuch as he addressed an open letter to the colored voters through your paper stating his posi- tion in regard to certain things rel- ative to the race, I think that clears the atmosphere around that situa- tion, On for Wagener. ‘THE SPHYNX. ECHO IMPARTIAL 435 Jay St., St. Paul, Minn. Oct. 23, 1926. Mr. Earl Wilkins, Editor, St. Paul Echo, St. Paul, Minn. ‘My Dear Editor: Permit me to express my tardy but whole-hearted appreciation of your editorial “‘The N. A. A. C. P. ‘Attacked” which appeared in the is- sue of Oct. 16th. ‘The clear and concise manner in which you set forth the facts and the impartial attitude assumed toward ‘the Nailonal Association and the Courier bears evidence of the sound judgment that unfailingly character- izes your editorials. ‘Your suggestion that the Associa- tion answer the charges at once is a wise one indeed, as it would be a calamity to our Race history to have the confidence which our people have in the National Assoiation destroyet. In your issue of this date I see that Messrs, Johnson and Spingarn make statements seemingly clear and satisfactory and I hope that this will be the finale of the matter. Very truly yours, W.-H. GRIFFIN. ‘The word “caret” is derived from the name of the seeds of the Ab- very small and almost equal in size, were used to weigh gold and precious stones. PAID ADVERTISEMENT—Prepared for John Wagener, Courthouse, St. Paul, by Wagener for Sheriff club, C. J. Wasener, Secretary, 665. West | Park Place, St. Paul Minnesota, for which eee eae ts te be oat 4or Inexperience 2 en Pe ‘WAGENER er Dog ae eta Phone—South 7954 Established 1905 W. SQUIRE NEAL Funeral Birector 502 E. 24th Street Minneapolis, Minn. eS ee Ce ee -< Re-Elect weg Fal N Coates : FOR - ~ County Surveyor ; fy b Our Roads Are His Record 4 ef ear avyenrigeaeNt_rreparea y PAM adhed Tar Baal Re Con ca 16ST 2 Giang ager’se” Seu atinne’ fOr GHREG 83S pet inch’ isto be baud ST. PAUL ECHO Antiquity of Bare Knees ‘The flappers of Greece have every Feason to be satisfied with the most Fecent revolution which has displaced Madam Pangalos from power as a dic- tator of fashions. That woman decreed & conservative covering up of knees, and it was troublesome for the flap- Dera to be compelled to: wear elastic walstbands in order that thelr skirts might be lowered every time a police- man approached, In this sort of boot- legging, if it may be called 80, these girls of Greece were appealing to 2 tradition and a custom much older than the conservatism of Madam Pang- alos. They may not know it, but Ly- curgus, giver of laws, who is believed to have held power almost three thousand years ago, decreed that all Spartan girls should go bare kneed. We are not told that these young women covered them up, except when policeman approached, but they probably did—Philadelphia Public Ledger. Utilizes All Seasons ‘A Maine citizen who has discovered & successfu! method of farming the year round is George V. Brown of Caribou. Mr. Brown raises a large crop of potatoes every year at Cari- bou, planting upward of thirty acres. ‘These he takes to Florida, where he disposes of part of them to farmers there for seed, also planting twenty acres of his own, which he cares for during the winter months, marketing them to good advantage later. Ocean Resting Places Edward R. Armstrong of Philadel- phia is the inventor of a “seadrome,” which, he says, can be anchored in the Atlantic ocean to serve as an air- plane base and wil! make trans- oceanic flights practical. The floating field is equipped with buoys and re- sistance disks, which give great light- ness and at the same time are only slightly affected by winds and waves. He has been working on the model for twenty years. Painter’s Free Ride A civilian painter climbed inside a new airplane at Rockwell field, San Diego, Calif., to do some painting and was soon busy st it. Five minutes later a pilot took the plane up for a test flight. He was about one thousand feet above Point Loma when he no- ticed a paint brush emerging from the fuselage, Behind the brush peered the painter, who took one look over the side and then withdrew to the safest ‘spot he could find. Library Extensions Library extension service 1s main- tained by thirty-five universities and colleges in the United States in eon- nection with thelr university exten- slon: departments? “Phils service 1s free of charge, except cost of return post- age. It goes wherever the mails go, making available to thousands of readers information which cannot be obtained from local sources. 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 | c/n oe ‘~ : | Sp } Vv | (Sener He in a lawyer of broad expert- ened whe reetived the highest vote Sf anyenndlante_ wt’ the Primary Bicetion. “He. stands for economy nnd equal rights te albe Propared end Issued for John P. Kennedy, 1393. Gosdrien “Avenue, by SXerman’ fe Chamberlin, 3079 Care Serene. Ste aul” Minn. fOr Which $100 ber tneh ts to Be pala | Ci THE REALM | =o of = ‘The Cameo club met at the home of the Misses Martha and Esther Bradley last Wednesday evening. Invitations have been issued for the club's second annual dancing party, Noy. 5. The names of Hazel Fox and Albert Tresvan were added to the membership roll. ‘The Matrons’ Industrial Art club met with Mrs, Mattle Brown, 988 Iglehart Ave., Thursday afternoon. NEGROES SEE EXHIBIT (Preston News Service) Houston, Tex., Oct. 29—Following the announcement of whites that Ne groes may see the art exhibit, Ne groes took advantage of the oppor. tunity and turned out in large num- bers to see the Cizek exhibit Thurs day when the Museum of Fine Arts was open to them from 8 to 10 p. m. The announcement was made through the Y. W. C. A. and the pub. Me schools. Arrangements were made to transport the children an¢ their parents to the museum. The use of the Plaza-Warick bus line was turned over to the Negroes during that time. Awe, | Ss a fine thing to know where you can get cash when you need it. Our ser- vice is quick and confiden- tial. We have helped your friends for years. Ask them about the Local Loan Co. 216 Exchange Bank Building Sleth & Minnesota Sts. Yel. 62 2417 || Re-Elect John J. McDonough REPRESENTATIVE 38th District South HE HAS MADE GOOD Bee eee eae ake bas been ata Sars Christopher D. =) O'BRIEN Jr oe . lesa Aa For es = COUNTY ATTORNEY SOLICITS YOUR VOTE 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 Stands for Meditation of the . olttean at a Tare und Comfort of World War a | * a ‘Veterans: _ © HENRY F. ie ae my Wess el ee ~~ Democratic Candidate for ‘ 3 a Congress Ris | 4th Congressional District : } (Att of Ramsey County) * b. ease a | Special Privileges to None” | | reece EP Aen Ute pie ha ara the oe Paul he bet CANDIDATES TO SUCCEED THEMSELVES a VOTE FOR ~ ALL FOUR 2 i ENDORSED BY Lj | I 4 330 LAWYERS oa ‘OLIN B. GRIER M. LEWIS ORR aa : | om a ££. \. le G a ~ 21 Impartial 3 = | s 4. | Exderienced |i | y: id HUGO 0. CARLTON F. : HANFT McHALLY THEIR SPLENDID RECORDS MERIT A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE ASK YOUR LAWYER—HE KNOWS Y. W. C. A. NOTES ‘Whether you are young or old (if any of us are ever old), you can't ‘afford to miss our Vesper Service ‘Sunday. Hear Miss Beulah Stephens ‘and Mr. Reginald Johnson speak on “Compulsory Sunday School and Church Attendance—What does it lead to?” You will want to take part in the open discussion after- wards which will be led by Miss Ar- meda Wilkins. Musical numbers by Mrs. Margaret Grissom and Mildred Bolden. ‘ ‘The Book Lovers’ Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Lillian Maxwell will review Walter White’s latest book “Fight.” You are cordially invited to attend. ‘The Service Committee of the High School Girl Reserves Club visited Crispus Attucks Home Wednesday afternoon, Fruit was taken out and the following girls rendered a de- lightful program: Henrietta Bona- parte, Mildred Vance, Harriet Ben- Jamin, Flora Evans, Victoria Stokes ‘and Emma Lou Coleman, Miss Ha- zel Wigington is in charge of this Committee. The Committee is in- debted to Mr. Frank Wigington for transportation to the Home. The Assembly room was packed Sunday afternoon to hear the very Interesting talk by Miss Gertrude Brown on her experiences in Europe this summer and the impressions gained therefrom. Among those present were Rev. L. W. Harris who introduced Rev. Robinson of Des Moines, Iowa, who is conducting re- vival services at the Pilgrim Baptist Church, The musical numbers by Miss Gladys Kemp and Mr. Alfred suse were very well recelved, CRISIS NAMES WINNERS IN LITERARY CONTEST (Continued from page 1) Mexico. Honorable mention to Julian E. Bagley of California, and Frank Horne, Judges: J. E. Spingarn, Mary White Ovington and W. E. B. Du Bols. Mlustrations: $75 first prize to ‘Aaron Douglas of New York City, $25 second prize to Hale Woodruff of Indianapolis. Honorable mention to Albert Smith of Paris. Judges: Louis Mayer, Louise R. Latimer and Herbert J. Seligman. ‘The Crisis announces $1,000 in prizes for the year 1927. SIMPSON @ WILLS ‘The Reliable Morticians are now located in their beau- tiful new mortuary chapel Office Phone—Cedar 1024 Residence Phones Tel. Dale 1914 Tel, Dale 2641 17 West Exchange Street ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA ROAD BUILDING MUST CONTINUE this found with the extent and cost of our lives, we can only say that we are being penalized generations, that we are being forced to why because they did not build adequately or Call it unfortunate if you will, but we are a transition period, so that in addition ourdens which belonged to the past, we are the expense of developing a new pattern, our pride shall be in leaving to our child sufficient unto the times so that they we leave off without any reflection that the extent and cost of our programs of day that we are being penalized for the that we are being forced to spend some did not build adequately even for their mate if you will, but we have had our period, so that in addition to bearing belonged to the past, we have also had developing a new pattern and working all be in leaving to our children a system to the times so that they can carry on thou any reflection that we did not do If fault is found with the extent and cost of our programs of improvement, we can only say that we are being penalized for the sins of past generations, that we are being forced to spend somewhat lavishly because they did not build adequately even for their own time. Call it unfortunate if you will, but we have had our lives cast in a transition period, so that in addition to bearing some of the burdens which belonged to the past, we have also had to assume the expense of developing a new pattern and working from it. But our pride shall be in leaving to our children a system of highways sufficient unto the times so that they can carry on from where we leave off without any reflection that we did not do our part. tion of a thoroughfare as a "through road" or arterial together done by the State Highway department or by a doe does not give traffic on that road or street any spe- s. Drivers on such highways are subject to the same sessions and the same rules governing signals, turns, the right, and so on, as drivers on any other road. The use of "through roads" is to eliminate the accidents of from drivers coming out from side roads without looking. Enforcement of traffic laws on state trunk whether designated as "through roads" or not, rests the local authorities. roughfare as a "through road" or arterial the State Highway department or by a traffic on that road or street any spe- such highways are subject to the same same rules governing signals, turns, on, as drivers on any other road. The roads" is to eliminate the accidents coming out from side roads without enforcement of traffic laws on state trunked as "through roads" or not, rests morities. Designation of a thoroughfare as a "through road" or arterial highway, whether done by the State Highway department or by a municipality, does not give traffic on that road or street any special privileges. Drivers on such highways are subject to the same speed limitations and the same rules governing signals, turns, keeping to the right, and so on, as drivers on any other road. The only purpose of "through roads" is to eliminate the accidents which result from drivers coming out from side roads without stopping or looking. Enforcement of traffic laws on state trunk highways, whether designated as "through roads" or not, rests entirely with the local authorities. LAUGHTER or is the one true voice of ultimate courage. Until you can laugh at a thing you hate, anger, irony or freezing logic may be effected, criticism, but laughter—whole-hearted, notrous—is the most terribly efficient weapon sense of sanity and justice. One thing feared by all men, since all men are capable, and usually just. It is prompted by sharper than reason. It rises normally if a may seems opposed to the dignity or the Sages and children laugh at the same t true voice of ultimate courage and ulti- man laugh at a thing you haven't really freezing logic may be effective qualities laughter—whole-hearted, rousing, care- est terribly efficient weapon that can be and justice. red by all men, since all men know that ally just. It is prompted by instinctive season. It rises normally against every sed to the dignity or the equilibrium of children laugh at the same things. Laughter is the one true voice of ultimate courage and ultimate wisdom. Until you can laugh at a thing you haven't really licked it. Anger, irony or freezing logic may be effective qualities of public criticism, but laughter—whole-hearted, rousing, carefree, contageous—is the most terribly efficient weapon that can be lifted in defense of sanity and justice. It is the one thing feared by all men, since all men know that it is unanswerable, and usually just. It is prompted by instinctive perceptions sharper than reason. It rises normally against every one whose way seems opposed to the dignity or the equilibrium of human life. Sages and children laugh at the same things. COURTESY y is the one medium of exchange that r by the people of every country on the a spirit of good feeling and suggests the surely for the material returns of work friendly human association as well. L e are never too busy to be COURTEOUS y is the outward expression of an inward and is always an effective lubricant that s special relationships, eliminating friction. y develops a contact point with the and keeps alive a growing patronage. y is not only a valuable asset, but no co business life today can succeed without it. Cardinal Gibbons Educational Institute Ridge, Md., is having a modern dairy an the world ab TRADE BUSINESS PROFESSION ACHIEVEMENTS PICTURE TELLS IT A at it in our annual is SPECIAL RATE ECHO IS READ ALL O THE WORLD medium of exchange that is always accrued of every country on the globe. Coursed feeling and suggests that we are not material returns of work, but for the association as well. Life is not too busy to be COURTEOUS. And expression of an inward consideration effective lubricant that smooths business, eliminating friction. Contact point with the public, which a growing patronage. An valuable asset, but no company or inay can succeed without it. The Educational Institute for Colored Having a modern dairy annexed to the world about TRADE BUSINESS PROFESSION FEVEMENTS Of The Year E TELLS IT ALL our annual issue AL RATES IS READ ALL OVER THE WORLD Courtesy is the one medium of exchange that is always accepted at par by the people of every country on the globe. Courtesy radiates a spirit of good feeling and suggests that we are not working entirely for the material returns of work, but for the pleasure of friendly human association as well. Life is not too short, and we are never too busy to be COURTEOUS. Courtesy is the outward expression of an inward consideration for others, and is always an effective lubricant that smoothes business and social relationships, eliminating friction. Courtesy develops a contact point with the public, which stimulates and keeps alive a growing patronage. Courtesy is not only a valuable asset, but no company or individual in business life today can succeed without it. The Cardinal Gibbons Educational Institute for Colored Youths, at Ridge, Md., is having a modern dairy annexed to the institution. A PICTURE TELLS IT ALL Put it in our annual issue THE ECHO IS READ ALL OVER THE WORLD Cedar 1879 614 Court Block ourt Block "road" or arterial department or by a street any spe- cific signal, turns, other road. The date the accidents are roads without as on state trunk s" or not, rests courage and ulti- tely you haven't really effective qualities rousing, care- cap that can be all men know that need by instinctive ally against every equilibrium of things. —The Optimist In Meaning of Words Of the great mass of words in the so-called Anglo-Saxon tongue which pass current today as English, less than one twentieth are entitled to rank as Anglo-Saxon, writes Dr. F. H. Vizetelly. So far is the English language from being Anglo-Saxon tongue that it is the most composite language known today. In none other do foreign words play so important a part, and by none other have they been assimilated in so great a number. From the very beginning the settlers on Britain's shores forced their various dialects on the natives, and their conquerors were not slow in following their example. That the language is in a constant state of mutation can be shown conclusively by many words the meanings of which have varied as the years rolled on. The word agony, for instance, was used originally to designate the contortions or twistings of the body, resorted to by athletes and wrestlers in public contests or exhibitions of feats of strength. The word came to us from the Greek agon, an assembly, or a place of contest, from ago, to assemble. In early English, an agony was a violent contest or struggle, and a few years ago it was used to mean "the fad or fashion of the day," thus agony became synonymous with "style" and those who followed the style had ever ready on their lips the burning question, "What's the agony?" But in the course of the transition from one meaning to the other, the word itself assumed a third and a much more spiritual and expressive sense, and same to connote "angulish," that is, intense suffering and excruciating pain. What will the bachelor girls think when they are informed that the term bachelor owes its origin to the Latin vacca, a cow? And as for the "girl" part, that is an evolution from gentle as used in the "Vision of Piers Plowman," by William Langland, written about 1632, in which the term designates "boys." In middle English, girl was sometimes used indiscriminately to mean a young person of either sex. Years ago a folkotypemologist traced this word to the Anglo-Saxon coelr (ke-er), a man, later corrupted to churl, a vulgarian. Originally bachelor embraced both sexes, and Ben Jonson, when writing of a certain fascinating beauty whom he dubbed the "Magnetic Lady," said: Unusual Episode "Saw a funny thing yesterday, as I was coming here on the train," related Sandstorm Smith of Rampage. "A young couple across the aisle from me talked about going to Kay See, and acted like they might have been just married. When the train came to Hooraw, back down the road a piece, the young man went out on the car platform, apparently to look at something, and a bunch of young fellers rushed around the corner of the depot and yanked him off from the train." "Did they know him?" inquired a hearer. "I don't know. The last thing I saw four of 'em had him by the corners and were bumping him against the depot, like they either knew him or had heard of him, and the young lady, that I judged to be the bride, had fainted."—Kansas City Star. Picnic! Ye Gods!! Another farm institution is passing. A new invention which threshes grain as it cuts has made hundreds of threshing machines useless in the West. At the same time it has removed from farm life one of its happiest institutions. In spite of the hard labor which it involved both for men and for women the threshing season was the happiest of the year for the rural communities. For every farmer it marked the fruition of a season's labor, the pay day of the year. When it came the biggest and best meals the American housewife could provide were served. For the youth on the farm the threshing season was a continuous picnic—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Elderly Twins The birthday of the oldest living twins in the United States has become something of a fete day in Mercer county, Ohio, people by the festival loving German and Alsatian immigrants and their descendants. The twins are Mrs. Margaret Konrath, who lives near Coldwater, a few miles from Celina, and Mrs. Catherine Petot, of Loudenville, Ohio. They were ninety-two on July 20. The twins came to America from their home in Nederhelm, Alsace, in 1854. They do not boast they expect to reach 100 together, but admit "they wouldn't be surprised." -Indianspolis News. Dumb Luck "I thought y-you told me you were experienced!" a much-shaken old gentleman spluttered as he crawled from the wreck of his handsome new car, which his chauffeur had just wrapped around a tree. "I am," asserted the chauffeur. "Why, I drove three years for an officer during the war and was wounded every year." "Wounded! Only wounded!" snorted his employer disguised. "By George, he must have been a rotten shot or he'd have got you the first year!" Prepared for Henry Gallick, 1696 Hague Avenue, by Charles H. Miller, 428 Edmund Street, for which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. by Mason and Dixon Mason and Dixon's line is the boundary between the states of Pennsylvania and Maryland, from the Delaware border to that of West Virginia. After years of dispute between the proprietors of the Pennsylvania and Maryland colonies, a boundary compromise was arrived at in 1760 and two English surveyors, Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, were appointed to run the line. This they began in 1763, working westward for four years, by which time they carried their survey over the mountains to a point 244 miles from the Delaware river. Indian hostility made further work impossible at the time, and the line was completed later by others. The whole route was marked by milestones, every fifth one bearing on one side the arms of Lord Baltimore and on the other those of William Penn. The exact latitude of the line is 39 degrees 48 minutes 26.3 seconds north. In the days of the slavery question, Mason and Dixon's line was often popularly projected westward, the name being given to the boundary between free and slave territory. Perhaps This Is Why Market Venders Age A reporter on the Los Angeles Times was sent out on a very important mission to find out where Angelenos make most of their foolish remarks. Was it at the zoo? at the railroad stations? at information desks? Not at all. Most of the senseless remarks made in Los Angeles, he found, were made in the big public markets. "Sometimes I think half the funny slips in the city are made right in front of this stall here," volunteered one vender. "Only the other day a young woman came up and asked for a pound of bacon already fried. Of course, what she wanted was bacon already sliced." Another vender spoke up: "Once a young man came and asked me for some eggplants. I started picking some-out. He said he didn't want those things, he wanted eggplants. I repiled they-were eggplants. Well, we argued back and, then, he clinched the argument by saying that he knew they weren't eggplants, because eggplants are flat and round, like slices of pineapple. I gave in." Compliments of GEO J. REIS —OUR— County Auditor J. J. Fitzgerald Present Register of Deeds Candidate for Re-election Prepared for J. J. Fitzgerald, 1756 Jefferson Ave., St. Paul, by Evan H. Anderson, 353 No. Chatsworth St., for which $1.00 per Inch is to be paid. RE-E Henry Our Pre COURT CON "Nothing To Sell But SERVICE" Prepared and issued for Geo. H. Moeller, by Mrs. Almee Hall, 725 Sherburne Ave., for which $21.00 has been paid. Du Bois Returns; to Do Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois has returned to his office from a European trip of three months. He spent a few days in Belgium, two weeks in Germany, a week in Constantinople and two weeks in Italy. The rest of the time was spent in Russia where he traveled some two thousand miles visiting Leningrad, Moscow, Nipni Novgorod, Kiev and Odessa. Dr. Du Bois comes back full of enthusiasm for what the Russian people are trying to do and is going to write in THE CRISIS and lecture on the subject during the coming year. YOUR SUPPORT ON JEFFREY George H. Moeller "Nothing T Prepared and issued for Geo. H. Mo paid. VOTE FOR [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. Gunnar H.Nordbye Judge of District Court Candidate To Succeed Himself His unquestionable fairness makes him acceptable to all racial groups. PAID ADVERTISEMENT—Prepared and issued for Judge Nordbye, Minneapolis, by Hennepin County Negro Voter League, for which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. LECT Gallick sent IMISSIONER GEO. H. MOELLER For SHERIFF If elected Mr. Moeller promises more economic operation of the Sheriff's office, better feeding of prisoners at cheaper cost, less crowded conditions in the county jail, as he will live in his own home, and an efficient, prompt and conscientious administration, because he has— With each Six Months Subscription for the St.Paul Echo $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. Appearing in Song Recital Friday at Pilgrim Baptist Church Miss Ermine Hall, youngest of our race, appears in Song Recital Friday evening, November 5, at Pilgrim Baptist church. Assisting on the program will be the Missca Anna Foster, reader; Arlee Harris, pianist; Dorthy Hall, accompanist and Mr. Alfred Shute, baritone. NATIVE MINERS DIE Capetown, S. A., Oct. 22—According to report of the mine inspector death took a heavy toll when gas exploded in one of the large mines of the Durban Navigation Colliery last week. The report says that 30 native mine workers lost their lives and four white men were killed in the explosion. It is said that 90 other workers were in the mine at the time of the explosion and have been entombed. The shaft was completely destroyed. All hope of recovering the bodies of the other workers has been given up it is said. All the oratory in the world ain't as much use as fifteen cents' worth of gasoline when it comes to startin' a flivver. ```markdown ``` Page Four Parties Interested In Lake Lots Join Our © Touring Party Sunday Morning Leaving Anderson’s 460 Rondo St. At 8:30 a.m. Just 21 Miles From St.Paul Minesure Development Co. Office of The St. Paul Echo 614 Court Block Cedar 1879 For BILIOUSNESS Use BEECHAM’S PILLS for therelief of Constipation, Billousness, Sick Headache and for moving the Bowels. 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FREE licearure on cequest fo WALTER JANVIER, Ines 417 Canal Sey New York Too sieease and 30 tall good drug sores Sales R ENTALS Service Houses of all kinds | ‘Small Payments Down | Equities Arranged | Real Estate Notary Public | | — | | FOR SALE &Room House on Rondo St $5,000. $500 down payment. | Semi-nungatow on Fuller St. | House on St. Athans st. Very | | ‘cheap. "$300 down. Very rea- | ) sonable. | Duptex on St. Anthony. Very reasonable. | Mackubin.and Kent. $5,000. | House on Garrott, Very reason~ | | “able and cheap. | —_ | wnat you don’t see, ank for it, | we have ft. | Duckett _ 687 St. Anthony Dale 1422 | Hallowe’en Masque Ball | : At the Twin Cities Joy Spot $ | South Side Auditorium Monday Night, Nov. Ist, 1926 1 Ton of Coal to the One Holding the Lucky Number | 1 1 Cash Prize to the Best Masqued One in the Hall ¢ 1 Cash Prize to the Funniest Masqued One in the Hall The Orchestra You All Know 4 Clarence Johnsons’ and His Night Hawks | Dancing, 9:00 to 1:45 A. M. Ask Anybody About the Monancus f RALPH TURNER EUGENE WINN } pC. JACKSON, FLOOR MANAGER Tg ST. PAUL ECHO RESTORED TO LIFE BY HEART MASSAGE Many Cases Known of Re- vival of Patients. ‘The recent case in which a woman who had dled (that 1s to say, whose heart had ceased to beat) on the op- erating table at St. Thomas’ hospital, London, was restored to life for 36 hours by massaging the heart is by no means unique, says @ surgeon in the London Mall. Death is a relative term. Because the heart has ceased to beat and the lungs to draw in fresh oxygen the re- mainder of the body is not necessarily dead. It remains rather in a state of suspended animation for a varying period and if by any outside means the heart can be persuaded to beat again (always provided that no wound or organic disease of any vital part 1s present, such as would suffice to cause real “death") this temporary assistance may suffice to tide over the breakdown, It was, characteristically enough, the surgeon of the great Napoleon, Baron Larrey, who paved the way for the operation of heart massage by taking at that time boldly the original view that a wound of the pericardium (the membranous bag Inclosing the heart) was not necessarily fatal. Yet fas Inte as 1875 It was asserted that even so simple a matter as “tapping” jit for fluld was madness. | There was a dreaded bogy then— the fear of septle infection, and it 1s | that very same fear that In practice almost narrows down the application | of this method of restoration to cases of collapse on the operating table: | The time available is short, for de- | prived of fresh blood and oxygen the | tissues will soon be dead In very | truth, | But the operation, simple though It be (it Is a matter practically of a | swift Incision through the abdominal wall, another through the diaphragm | ana the insertion “of a. finger and thumb to squeeze rhythmically the apex of the heart), Involves the open- Ing of two great body cavities. Intec- tlon without proper sterilization would j be # certainty, and sterilization takes time. Only In an operating theater that Is already in action, where hands and Instruments are already “sur- sleally clean,” would there be any hope of success. | Nevertheless, the tale of successes 1s a long one. In a series of 89 cases recorded by the American surgeon, Ricketts, 12 recovered permanently. In one of them the heart had stopped | for 20 minutes. | Celery stuffed with peanut butter |pr pimento cheese is a pleasing ac- Vichascseat, tito taicbebn ied a | Hallowe’en i. At the Twin | | South Side | Monday Night Given | | 1 Ton of Coal to the One < 1 Cash Prize to the Best 1 Cash Prize to the Funni : CONFETTI, SPECIAL ENTER’ VS GOES WITH ‘The Orchestr Clarence Johnsons’ ‘You Can't eat It i naseuig pine eases ATH RALPH TURNER SEARERCE Wwoores & Loe EXcKsoN, [oem oem Mrs, Eva Barbee, formerly of Win- nipeg, now of New York City was the guest of Mrs, W.,L. Plummer, 569 Iglehart, at a game dinner on Wednesday. On Sunday Mrs. Barbee was Mrs, Plummer's guest on a sight. seeing drive around the eity through the courtesy of Mrs, Taylor. | A Republican Who Is INDEPENDENT | An Experlenced Lezisiutor Who "is Opposed to Nuilisention of ‘the Constitution } 1 . Vote For ) ALBIN S. , Pearson If You Want | Fearless, Able, Conscientious Representation in [A Supporter of President Cool lage and Hix Poltctes—Including, ‘Law Eaforeement Prepared and issued by Pearson for Congress Committee, Trie Sal- Bank Bide 'St' Paul, for whieh Guiskac. . Epstein’s Sermonette Jacob Epstein, the noted American ‘sculptor, is the idol of Bohemian Lon- don, and at a girls’ tea party in a Chelsea studio he preached a char- acteristic little sermon. “My text,” he sald, “is beauty. Beauty ts the rarest gift a girl can Possess. ‘The wi dom of Socrates is nothing beside a slim figure in a one-piece bathing suit. “An arched foot and a round ankle are worth more to a girl in a short skirt than the culinary skill of Brillat- Savarin. “and to a girl in a sea wind all the virtues of the Pentateuch are nothing beside the natural curl in the hair.” Lighting Up Fireflies William Creighton of Princeton university has succeeded in “short- eireuiting” fireflies so they will re- main “lit.” The scientist injected ad- renalin with a tiny syringe between the segments of the body of the tn- sects. ‘This caused muscular contrac- tion which produced a continuous sup- ply of oxygen to the light-producing ells. Creighton says that heavy doses of the adrenalin have kept individual fireflles “lit up” for an entire day. Later, however, these Insects died. It was found that lighter doses of the chemical produce from three to four hours of steady light. Justice is one thing everybody’ willin’ to see the other feller get. ON HALLOWE’EN With ghosts a-walking all about Arid witches being put to rout, Why, everything is ghastly out— On Hallowe'en, ' ‘They dance and play their pranks with glee Until the morning sky they see, Then back to safety quick they flee— On Hallowe'en, With pumpkin faces at the door And fearful goblins’ awful roar, It seems just like the days of yore— . On Hallowe'en, When witch, or ghost, or wity spook, Or elfin peeped from out his nook, And weary travelers overtook, On Hallowe'en, A.W. Vote for Candidate for Representative 30th DISTRICT Comprising 4th Ward Only Fee ne cereecare be tn te ls teasers NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF STATE LAND CERTIFICATES Soveral thousand acres of State land,sold under contract, having become delinquent thru non-payment of interest by cortibato hold: re, will be re-offered at Public’ Auction at the places and on the ‘nies pected balow: cosy Sovurr ones ae mus Becker Detrote Nov 17th 10:004.M. Britemt —— Bomidit a ith 10100 AM Clearwater Bagley “ 23nd 10100 A.M. Hubbard” Park Rapids “TEN Toio0 aac Teanoe Grand Haplde Tit [Si00 Pa Hocehiching International Falle “15th 10.00 4-o Sttowe © Duluth Joh "Stoo Pia In addition to the above eales, there will be aales of Stato owned tan (b'threo other counties follows: = See ee aes a Aitain Attain Nore Sth 1:00 P.M. Gantton gotten S s0th 10100 A.M. tate Two Harbors “dan "200 Bt ule Sites fle itapoes bie to aotity Gelinauoat holders personally See EPippeinn sg eeu Slincwet sleers yencenir Holders of, Sate land corttaten should be sure ofthe eats of encte land. Tf payments are delinquent, the owsers ‘may ‘redeem Lup to the time of sale on paymont of interest and penalty, tho amount of which cam bo ascertained from the County ‘Treasurer of the County fh whlch the land lice or information as to the status ofa lad cortifeate, for land Ute, mapa OF Say otic inforiation abous Stave Owed laid, Wits Gy RAY P. CHASE STATE AUDITOR Srate capiron “st. PAUL MINN. Present Abstract Clerk 14 Years’ Experience in This Department Unanimously appointed by the Board of County Com- missioners as successor to the late W. J. Bazille. We Recommend Your Vote Prepared and ismued for J. J Gillen, $11 Sherburne Avenue, by Mra Almee Hall, 726 Sherl urne Avenue, for which #1.00 per Inch hay been pat Free! Free! Re A RE Ee a Fountain Pens With each year’s q subscription ($2.00) if i to the “Echo” 2 | A beautiful Jumbo Fountain = Pen with 14K. gold plated i a pen point, gold filled lever | od and clip, or ladies size with FT ribbon rings. Q | Your Choice of Three Colors: i O) Green, Red & Mahogany 7 Send forYourPen Today! r mK Make checks ur money orders i f payable to the | | ST.PAULECHO thoy 614 Court Block St. Paul, Minn. Butterflies Travel Far ‘The Monarch butterfly of the north- ern United States and southern Canada, though common in north temperate latitudes, ts. unable te stand the winter north of the sub- tropical portions of the southern states, Though It does not establish the fact that the entire journey from Florida to the Arctic circle is made by individuals, the annual appearance of the Insects proves that a consider. able northward movement goes on each year. It may, of course, be the result of the successive efforts of sev- eral generations. DR. HUMPHREYS’ 66 ) 5 99 Prompt Relief for Society·Notes ST. PAUL NOTES Send in your Society Notes to The Echo office, 614 Court Block, before Wednesday noon of each week. Mr. John Wesley, 228 St. Anthony Ave., received the sad news of the death of his brother-in-law, Mr. M. C. Jones of Chicago, Ill., and left Friday night at 7:15. Mrs. S. W. Bowen entertained at a 10 o'clock breakfast for Mrs. Eva Barbee of New York City and Mrs. Ida Broyles of Chicago. Covers were laid for six. Mrs. Stella Oliver of 957 St. Anthony Ave., returned from a two weeks stay in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Ada Matthews, 346 Rondo St., entertained Mrs. Stella Oliver, Mrs. Emma Brown, Mrs. Smith of Chicago, Mrs. Ellis of New York City and Mrs. Emil Craft on Wednesday evening. Oct. 20. Mr. W. A. Allen of Buffalo, N. Y., is having a short stay in St. Paul visiting his sister and brother, Mrs. J. A. Gustin and Mr. Clyde L. Allen, 741 St. Anthony Ave. Dr. Earl Weber, Geo. Hoage, Jr., and Jimmy Hughes spent 3 days on a hunting trip in the north woods around Cass Lake region. They were lucky in getting a large variety of birds and a number of squirrels and rabbits. R. C. Shane, 934 Gaultier St., was taken to Ancker hospital Tuesday morning. He will be glad to see any of his friends. William O'Shields, formerly all-state high school back of Rochester, Minn., played at halfback position for the University of Minnesota eleven during a part of the game with Wabash last Saturday. Rev. D. E. Beasley, formerly a resident of St. Paul and Minneapolis, and present pastor of Calvary Baptist church, Duluth, is doing very well at Miller hospital. DULUTH NOTES Mrs. Walter Hazel of Minneapolis is a visitor in the city this week. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams was the scene of a very beautiful and unique affair, when the hostess entertained the Interstate Club, at which time there were two birthday cakes presented, one to Mrs. Geo. Adams, and one to the mother of Mr. Williams who was enjoying her 83rd birthday. The affair was very much enjoyed by all present. Mrs. W. F. Maupins is improving after her serious attack of indigestion. Mrs. William A. Porter with a few friends celebrated the birthday of Mr. Porter Thursday evening at their home in East 3rd St. The rooms were beautifully decorated in the Halloween decorations. A variety of games and music added to the pleasure of the evening. Mr. Porter was the recipient of many beautiful and useful presents. The guests departed in the wee small hours wishing Mr. Porter many more holidays. Mrs. Joe Green accompanied by Mrs. Stephen Coles left the city Sat. evening with the body of Mr. Green who passed away Thursday, after a short illness. The sister and brothers reside in Washington, the former home of Mr. Green. The Ladies' Aid met at the residence of Mrs. Geo. Glenn Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Black of East Sixth St. was hostess to the G. W. S. & A. club Friday afternoon. WELCOME HALL NOTES Mrs. Claudis Lester conducted the Story and Recreation hour at Welcome Hall Saturday the 23d. Rev. Mr. Fisher of Warrendale, will take the class Saturday the 30th. All children are invited to attend. M. F. D. McCracken addressed the Welcome Hall Neighborhood Club, Wednesday Afternoon. His talk on Civic Duties was instructive and inspiring. This club meets every Wednesday afternoon. Thursdays, Mrs. Mayme Anderson and Mrs. Godette will conduct a class in plaque and rug making. Fridays at 7:30 is beginner's sewing class. All are invited to join these classes. More than $35,000,000 in taxes were paid by seventy-four millionaires in 1923. A good slogan: "Hats off to the past. Coats off to the future." of City Economy Market 902 6th Ave. No., Minneapolis GROCERIES Poultry and Meats Hyland 9746 McDUFF WOODARD, Prop. MINNEAPOLIS NOTES Mrs. B. M. McDew has returned from a visit with friends and relatives in Kansas City and Topeka, Kan. Mrs. M. Lasselly who has been confined to her bed for the past three weeks, is able to be out again. Rev. and Mrs. C. B. Burton have returned from a motor trip to Topeka, Kan., where they accompanied Mrs. Burton's sister, Mrs. W. C. Neely of Wichita. Mrs. Neely took the train from Topeka for her home. En route they visited in Des Moines, Ia., St. Joseph, Kansas City, Kan., and Leavenworth, making the trip in their Nash coach, a gift from the Reverend to his wife on their first wedding anniversary. Mrs. Della Ross continues quite ill at her home on Aldrich Ave., No. Mr. Hamlet B. Rowe well known business man and formerly associated with the Minneapolis Messenger is undergoing medical treatment at a private hospital. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY NOTES We must secure 25 members before we can open our gym and swimming classes this year at Franklin High School. Monday, November 1, the women will meet and the Men on Thursday, November 4. Classes will begin at 8 o'clock sharp. Get in touch with us immediately by phoning Cherry 3098 so we will know if we have the required number. Do not delay but phone in immediately. The Children's Hallowe'en Party Wednesday evening at 4 o'clock was a thrilling occasion. Over one hundred children played games, sang songs, ran races. Prizes, apples and stick candy were distributed among the little folk. Several ladies have mentioned an interest in an embroidery class. Arrangements have been made to have this group meet on Thursday evening at 7:30. Phone and give us your registration. Miss W. Gertrude Brown spoke at the Bi-Racial Dinner in Shevlin Hall at the University Tuesday evening. High School girls interested in literature and art of Negroes will meet next Monday at 5 P. M. at the Center. Phyllis Wheatley House was represented by the following folks in a program at Glen Lake Sanitorium Monday evening: Mrs. Katherine Manderville, Mrs. Blanche Mason, Clifford and Hollis Hawkins. The Eastern Star Minstrel hung out a "Standing Room Only" sign very early last Friday evening. The peppy program was followed by dancing. REAL CREAM AT NO EXTRA COST CreamTop The new style milk bottle SUPPLIED EXCLUSIVELY BY CONSUMERS MILK CO. PHONE ELK.1759 PAID ADVERTISEMENT Elect Harry Iverson 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. Prepared and issued by Harry Iverson, 2016 Iglehart Ave. Keystone Hotel Barber Shop We Specialize in LADIES' 35¢ MEN'S 35¢ & Children's Bobing Hair Cutting All Work Guaranteed Polite Service—Courteous Treatment A. WYLIE, Prop. Dale 8601 379 Carroll Ave. FOR SALARY LOANS SEE ANDREW A. MURPHY 312 Builders Exchange Bldg. Ca 1095 --- Having sand-blasted skyscrapers by way of making them more presentable, men have now turned the sand blast upon eggs. This surprising application of power to fragile hen fruit raises the market price of eggs by from one to four cents a dozen in the Pacific Northwest. Wet methods of cleaning eggs often softened shells and sealed pores so that deterioration of the eggs was hastened. By the new process eggs on a conveyor pass through a tight compartment in which a vacuum is maintained by an electric exhaust fan. The eggs go under a series of nozzles which discharge motor-driven dry sand downward, sweeping off every particle of dirt and dust. Prehistoric Workshop A complete prehistoric workshop containing 17 heaps of flint tools and weapons, numbering altogether 4,000 pieces, was discovered recently by geologists at Frindsbury, Rochester, England. The tools include hand axes of large flint flakes, hammer stones of quartz, and large rounded pieces of flint. The discovery was made in a queer saucer-shaped depression in a chalk cliff, and the relics are believed to date from the middleleistocene times—the age supposed to precede immediately that of present-day man. Success at Last "The secret of America's success lies in the fact that it gets what it goes after." The speaker was Charles M. Schwab. "It is the spirit of the American business man and the spirit of the American youth. Indeed, we can all take example from the young lover who was having difficulty with his sweetheart. "I've told you for the last time,' she protested, 'that you can't kiss me!' "I knew you'd weaken eventually, he cried, in triumph." Hard Time H Given by Fey At Arcadia L Fourth Avenue South at Monday Evening Admission 75 Cents Featuring the First Appeal BILLY YOUNG and His COME IN YOUR OLD CLOTHES CONFETTI, BALL CHESTER JOHNSON, Pres. R. S. UNDERWOOD, Treas. Patronize Our Advertizers Try a bowl of our Mexican Chili Hot Spaghetti TOASTED SANDWICHES ALEXANDERS SWEET SHOPPE Dale and Rondo Streets Phone Dale 7175 MILTON SHANKS General Contractor and Builder Will Finance the Construction of Your Home on Your Lot Phone—Locust 2449 9712 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 Dale 8861 234 Bondo St. --- Communicate by Brian A member of the Congregation of the Faithful who, after many wanderings, has now at last set up his rooftree under a home rafter of the synagogue, has been telling us wonderful tales of his visits to Africa. He was there years ago when but few white men had yet penetrated its jungles and its vast plains. And he says that Africa is some day to be a marvelous country. Its resources are nexhaustible. It is a land of lakes and rivers and mighty wterfalls. It will be the next retreat of civilization. And this man, as he sat with us in a shadowy corner of the synagogue, was telling us of the drums that are used by the natives to communicate messages from village to village and from tribe to tribe. He said that by means of the drums the natives can send messages over great distances. Messages that are quite as complete and understandable as our telegraphic messages are. For instance, when our friend arrived at a certain native village the dwellers were fully prepared to receive him. The drums, across many miles, had given exact information concerning him and his companions. And he had been heralded as a friend. The tale set us thinking again of the many strange things in the world that we, who think ourselves so wise, are not informed of. And how much there once was in the world that has been lost, and of which we have only a vague surmise. If old Marco Polo could come back and talk over the radio now, how very interesting he would be—Los Angeles Times. Snakes killed 19,000 people in India during 1925. Nothing good for snakebite over there, either? It's good to be an early fisherman, but it's better to be a lucky one. Halloween Ball Worship Club Dancing Palace Fifth Street, Minneapolis g, November 1st —Dancing Until 1:80 France in the Twin Cities of New Orleans Strutters AND ENJOY AN EVENING OF ONS, STREAMERS JAMES T. HUGHES, Vice-Pres. COURTNEY TORRELL, Sec. Entertainer Wanted APPLY AT ONCE ST. PAUL ECHO 614 Court Block Cedar 1879 ST. JAMES YOUNG MATRONS CIRCLE Will Present Fashion Promenade Mon., Nov. 1, 1926 MOST ELABORATE AFFAIR EVER IN THE MUSEUM COSTUMES TO BE FURNISHED BY ASKIN-MARINE CO., IN MINNEAPOLIS At ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Corner Dale and Central Avenue We serve home-like meals 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 SIX CHAIRS Separate Entrance and Chairs for Ladies Featuring Sterilization and Sanitary Service DALE AND RONDO STREETS --- The Town's Finest Values in the NEW FALL STYLES are here for You! All the glory and splendor of Fall is expressed in the radiant style, smart fabrics and pleasing colors of our New Fall Clothes from the Style Centers of the World! Never were there so many to choose from—never were prices so low and inviting—never were our TERMS so EASY—never were there so many good reasons why you, too, should come here and USE YOUR CREDIT! LADIES' NEW FALL DRESSES A wonderful assortment of the New Fall Styles, materials and colors. A special assortment priced at $17.98 Values up to $35.00 NEW FALL COATS '19.98-'24.75-'39.75 LADIES! FULL FASHIONED SILK HOSE SPECIAL! 98¢ All Sizes All Shades MEN! NEW FALL SUITS and TOPCOATS New Fall models in all wool materials, carefully tailored! $24.50 UP DRESS UP THE CHILDREN! Girls' Coats and Dresses As low as $5.98 Boys' Suits & O'coats As low as $7.95 Special Department for Stylish Stouts Open a Charge Account ASKIN & MARINE CO. Pay As You Get Paid $2.00 DOWN REMEMBER WE CLOTHE THE FAMILY 328 NICOLLEY AVENUE SCPOUND OPEN SATURDAY EVENING $2.00 DOWN ON $30 PURCHASE CHRISTIANSON PLANK OUTLINED TO VOTERS (Continued from page 1) meetings has proved the interest the taxpayers are taking in the campaign and indicates that Governor Christanson's first term as chief executive of Minnesota will receive at the polls next Tuesday one of the heartiest and most emphatic endorsements given any Governor in this state for many years. The people have faith in their Governor and they know that his campaign promises made this year will be as faithfully kept as those of two years ago. Efforts to belittle the Minnesota Republican economy program have been unsuccessful. Practical results of the application of progressive business principles to the state's government, with a frank and open statement of stewardship, have convinced the great majority of Minnesota voters that but one issue concerns them, namely the sincere continuance of the administration of economy championed by Governor Christianson and his associates on the Republican ticket. Comparing Advantages The country cousin was visiting her city cousin. She was pleased with the city and was pointing out the many advantages of city life. The city cousin said: "Yes, we have our advantages and you also have your advantages in the country. In the country you do not have any of the smoke and dirt that city people have to contend with. I have always lived in the city and my lungs are black from the smoke in the air. You have always lived in the country and your lungs are nice and pink." "Just think of it," said the country cousin, "your lungs are black and mine are pink, and yet we are first cousins." Florida Saws "The Florida colored people are an interesting lot. Their proverbs are especially interesting. "They have a cynical proverb about marriage—'Marrige got teeth.'" JOHN WAGENER DECLARES HIMSELF IMPARTIAL (Continued from page 1) through those that are employed in the County Jail at the present time. Why Change? Why try a new horse in the last heat of the race? You are not ac- quainted with Geo. Moeller nor are you acquainted with what he will do; his only promise and political promi- sions are not sure, is that he will keep the present employees, but are we not entitled to more than those that we have? This is a matter for grave consideration, and as a citizen, and one who knows, I ask you why change? On the 3rd of November, vote saneily and safely and re-elect John Wagener for sheriff, because you know what he will do, but the promises of Geo. Moeller are only a mystery, and there is nothing sure in any of them. Moeller had one opportunity in the State Legislature and while there what did he for us? Investigate and determine for yourself. ```markdown ``` VOTE FOR CLYDE R. MAY FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR To the Colored Voters of Ramsey County: Permit me to call your attention to the candidacy of Clyde R. May for the office of County Surveyor. I have known Mr. May for a number of years and have found him an honest and efficient engineer, one who is worthy of your support at the County Surveyor. I have known Mr. May for a number of years and have found him an honest and efficient engineer, one who is worthy of your support at the polls in November. C. R. May 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. PAID ADVERTISEMENT. May. Prepared and issued by Clyde R. May, by Dwight T. Reed, 1221 Rice Street, for which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. RANKIN FREED New York City, Oct. 29—John Rankin, colored of Duquesne, Pa., who has been living here with Miss Bertha Soffer, white, also of Duquesne, was released from a charge accused of being a fugitive from justice Friday in Magistrate Rosenbluth's court. Police had neid the couple until the girl's father came here from Duquesne and provided ball for the girl's release. But it is said that efforts to persuade her to turn against Rankin proved of no avail. She would not bring a serious charge against Rankin. SULLIVAN FOR CONGRESS Thomas V. Sullivan, the Labor candidate for congress openly declares himself ready to support any issue in congress pertaining to the colored citizens. In the primary election Mr. Sullivan was the only candidate who openly promised to place a colored man in the Attorney General's office, thereby losing a number of his white supporters. He also promises to fight to the last for the Anti-lynching bill. A candidate for senator in North Dakota reports his campaign expenditures were $6.75. Yes, he lost. WANT ADS Bring Results Classified Advertising Rates:— All Classified Ads Payable in Advance. Three cents per ad; minimum charge thirty cents. Houses for Rent. FIVE-ROOM BUNGALOW for rent. 994 Rondo St. Garfield 6997. FURNISHED or unfurnished room to right parties. Dale 3949. FURNISHED room for man and wife or single man. 228 Sherburne Av. BRIGHT SUNNY ROOM, hot water heat. 569 Iglehart. Dale 5785. SIX ROOMS for rent, newly decorat- ed. 15 days free rent. $20.00. 274 Rondo St. Cedar 6198. MODERN 4-room lower duplex; $30 per month. 694 Carroll Ave., St. Paul. FURNISHED ROOM; modern; one block from carline. 569 Iglehart. Dale 5785. FIVE-ROOM FLAT all modern, for rent to desirable people. Will rent 3 rooms. Elkhurst 5580. LARGE front room and kitchenette for rent. Elkhurst 5257. FURNISHED housekeeping rooms. Elkhurst 4647. NICELY furnished room for couple or single; home privileges; convenient to car lines. Dale 3685. --- PAID ADVERTISEMENT—Prepared and issued for Mike ODowd, by E. H. Anderson, 614 Court Block, for which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. COLORED FOOTBALL TEAM TO SEE ACTION SUNDAY The Blue and White Cab football team, a colored group of former high school stars, will play the West End Merchants, another team in the city amateur league, at Dunning field Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m. The colored team has the following line-up: Minor, end; Brown, quarterback; Lee, end; Cassius, guard; Ervin, halfback; Webster, guard; Benjamin, end; Bradshaw, tackle; Howard, tackle; Harris, fullback; Woodward, halfback; Ferguson, center, and Griffin, halfback. Lazenberry will be held in reserve together with several other alternates. The Blue and White Cab company is donating sweaters to the boys on the team, and is furnishing the necessary financial backing. Well Known St. Paul Attorney Running for County Commissioner Harry P. Churchill Mr. Harry P. Churchill, who has served on the board of county commissioners during the past term, is a candidate for re-election. Mr. Churchill's past record and his unbiased attitude toward our group merits a second term. As a public official he has won a host of friends who are strongly urging his re-election. New Word to Her "Choose your words carefully if you would be understood by your servants," is the recommendation of a housekeeper who recently had the following experience. She was especially fond of the small white peaches and had not yet seen any on the market. One evening when her cook started out, she remarked: "If you should by any chance see any of the small white peaches in passing through the market or any of the stores, buy them, and I'll reimburse you when get home." The reply came: "Sure, Miss Alice, I'll buy the peaches, all right, but what I want to know is, What is it that you is going to do to me when I get home?" Tit for Tat A father was trying to make some confidential remarks to a visiting friend. His little son was playing near. "If we could be alone," said the father to his visitor, "I would tell you something." The little boy did not move. "No one must hear," continued the father. The boy sat still. "Jimmy," said the father, "can't you take the hint that we want you to go away." "Yes, daddy," replied the boy, "but can't you take the hint that I want to stay?" Good Defensive Weapon An antmashers' device, which looks like a wrist watch and can knock out an assaultant by means of a low amperage electric shock of 1,000 volts, has been invented in Germany. Thin wires connect it with a tiny battery and induction coil carried in an inside pocket of a dress or the coat pocket of a man. When needed the wearer presses a button, swings at the bad man so as to touch his body and the fight is over. P.P.B.A.ELECTS YEAR'S OFFICERS P.P.B.A.ELECTS YEAR'S OFFICERS Jordan, Ross, Newman, Gray, Get Executive Positions in Hot Election. The annual election of the St. Paul lodge of the Pullman Porters' Benefit association ended Oct. 21. The election committee composed of W. H. Woods, J. A. Roberts and Holsey Camp reported the following men elected for the ensuing year. A. W. Jordan was re-elected chairman, C. Ross, vice-chairman; C. E. Newman was re-elected secretary; Harry Gray was re-elected treasurer, and C. H. Tendle, W. H. Woods and A. G. West were elected to the Grievance committee. A great amount of interest was shown in the election. All of the offices were hotly contested. The grand convention of the association will be held in November. A. W. Jordan was again elected delegate having served local 3 in this capacity since the founding of the association. St. Paul porters are also nominating representatives on their Industrial Relations committee. The present committee is composed of G. C. Shannon, who represents the twelve thousand Pullman porters on the Pullman company labor adjustment board, C. Ross and A. G. West. The election committee in charge of this election are C. Ross, W. H. Woods and C. E. Newman. Vote for Thomas V. SULLIVAN Labor Candidate FOR van deen. FOR FAIR LAWS Right on the Dyer-Ant-Lynching Bill Friend of the Colored Race PAID ADVERTISEMENT—Prepared and issued by James M. Clancy, County Commissioner, Court House, St. Paul, for Thomas V. Sullivan, St. Paul, for which he will be the COP SUSPENDED Kansas City, Mo.-Detective Irvin "Speedy" Stephens was suspended from the police force late Wednesday afternoon by the board of police commissioners. Stephens had been tried September 28 on a charge of beating Carl Branch, formerly of St. Paul, who is living at 624 East Sixth st. UNIVERSITY AVE. ADVERTISERS Halloween Matinee Dance, Oct., 30th at Union Hall by Amatantah club. Music by Clarence Johnson's Orchestra. 4-8 P. M. Admission 50 cts. Science Advances as Slowly Rising Spiral There is nothing new under the sum. Science has developed, if not in a circle, at least in an ascending spiral, according to Dr. J. Newton Friend. It has continually followed earlier trends, but on increasingly higher planes, like a railway circling a mountain top, he told members of the Royal institution in a recent lecture in London. Side by side with their pseudomagic, the ancient priests of Chaldea and Egypt gradually accumulated a varled stock of scientific facts which were of invaluable assistance in enabling them to carry out simple experiments to impress the mob. They learned, for instance, that gases expand when heated, and utilized the fact in performing many a miracle, such as forcing out a libation through a tube concealed in the arm of the idol. Hero of Alexandria, an adroit Greek physician who flourished around 100 B. C., has left an account of many of these "miracles." Among other things he has described what is usually known as the first steam engine. This consisted of a spherical boiler of water which, when heated gave off steam through several nozzles, causing it to revolve very much on the same principle as the pinwheels that delight little boys on the Fourth of July. The Greeks were not interested in experiment. That was menial work fit only for slaves. Accordingly they produced theorizers. Besides the well-known cogitations of Aristotle and others there was Democritus, who developed an atomic theory of matter, the essential features of which were generally accepted until the time of Dayton, said Doctor Friend. Alchemy did not come till the Christian era, but it lasted well on into the Seventeenth century till the time of Boyle, one of the early physicists. The mainstay and end-all of alchemy, transmutation of metals, after enjoying a couple of centuries of disrepute, declared Doctor Friend, now engages the attention of the best scientific minds, since the investigation of radioactive elements shows that they have probably been undergoing spontaneous change into other simpler atoms. Mysterious Message Mr. W. K. Ludlum, a New York broker, has other problems than the fluctuations of the stock market to solve. Upon returning to his home one evening, Mr. Ludlum found the following note from the maid printed in capital letters: "MIS MOKS COULDUP SEZ ZUNZ YAKOMKO GOLERUP SEZ NOMATER HOW LET IS GONABEE COLERUP." Mr. Ludlum studied the note for some time, but finally gave it up. In the morning he asked an explanation from the maid. In plain English the note was meant to say: "Miss Marks called up. Says as soon as you come home, call her up. Says no matter how late it is going to be, call her up." There is reason for complaint, for Miss Marks is a customer of Mr. Ludlum, and when he called her in the morning he was informed that she had just left for the West.—The Outlook. Elkhurst 3473 Elk Tailoring Co. Suits Made to Order M. LOVF, Prop. 306 Rondo St., St. Paul, Minn. UNIVERSITY AV PLUMBING & HEATING 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 ROSENWALD GIVES $1,000 TO SOCIAL WORK SCHOOL (Preston News Service) (President News Service) Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 29—Prof. E. Franklin Frazier, Director of the Atlanta School of Social Work, has just announced the cash gift of $1,000 by Julius Rosenwald, the multimillionaire philanthropist, of Chicago, to the school. 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