St. Paul Echo

THE ECHO costs two dollars by the year. It is worth ten, and is a bargain at its price. Have you paid? VOL. 2, NO. 5 SEGREGATION NOT CONSTITUTIONAL-- DECREE OF COURT Indianapolis N. A. A. C. P. Wins Fight for Freedom of Residence in That City. Contested Since March Act Similar to Louisville Segregation Ordinance Declared Void in 1917. (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) New York.—Telegrams received at the National office of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, from F. B. Ransom, member of the National Board of Directors of the N. A. A. C. P., and R. L. Brokenburr, one of the attorneys in the case, announce that the Circuit Court in Indianapolis has declared the city segregation ordinance to be unconstitutional after a court fight victoriously conducted by the Indianapolis branch of the N. A. A. C. P. In the course of the fight the Indianapolis branch staged a campaign for members and funds in the course of which more than $5,000 was raised. The Indianapolis branch undertook and carried through the entire case, the National office acting only in an advisory capacity. Mayor Signs Act The Indianapolis segregation ordinance was passed by the city and signed by the mayor despite the fact that it was clearly pointed out that it was entirely similar to the Louisville, Kentucky, segregation ordinance, declared unconstitutional in 1917 by the. S. Supreme Court in a case won by the N. A. A. C. P. through its president, Moorfield Storey, who argued it. The mayor of Indianapolis signed the ordinance March 24, and the Indianapolis branch immediately contested it, resulting in a complete victory. The decision of the Indiana Circuit Court is based upon the decision won by the N. A. A. C. P. in the U. S. Supreme Court in the famous Louisville case in 1917. DR. MOTON SAILS ON WORLD TOUR DR. MOTON SAILS ON WORLD TOUR Principal of Tuskegee Forced to Leave Duties in Attempt to Regain Health. Tuskegee Institute, Ala.—Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, sailed from San Francisco Nov. 26 on the Tenyo Maru of the California-Orient line, on the first lap of a tour that will take him around the world. He is taking this trip at the instance of the Institute Board of Trustees in the hope that his health may be completely restored. In the party with Dr. Moton will be Mrs. Moton and their daughter, Catherine; Dr. Eugene H. Dibble, Institute medical director, and Mrs. Dibble. The itinerary provides for stops at Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands; Yokohama and other points in Japan; Shanghai and Honk Kong, China; Colombo, Ceylon and other places of interest in India, Egypt; the Mediterranean countries including the Holy Land, Italy, France and Spain; and England. They expect to return in time to be present at the Institute annual Founder's Day exercises, April 5, 1927. AGED WOMAN INJURED Mother Hickman, mother of John Hickman, Sr., 533 Rondo St., was taken to Ancker hospital as the result of a fall down a flight of stairs. She suffered a fractured hip and is still confined to her bed. On her next birthday in February, Mother Hickman will be 91 years of age. She is a pioneer in St. Paul and a member of Pilgrim Baptist church. The D. Y. W. Y. K. Club met with Mrs. Queen Turner, 1047 Rose St., on Tues. eve. Mr. S. E. Hall entertained the T. S. T. C. at dinner Thursday evening. The St.Paul Echo Six U. Of Minnesota Students Attend Iowa Regional Meeting Of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Southern Man Offers Praise To White For Exposal of Lynching! New York.—Walter White, Assistant Secretary of the N. A. A. C. P., has received a letter from Robert B. Eleazer, Educational Director of the Interracial Commission in Atlanta, commending the expose of the Aiken lynching by Mr. White and asserting that for it Mr. White deserves the gratitude of the South. Mr. Eleazer's letter is as follows: "I want to express my very deep appreciation of the wonderful work you did in the investigation of the Aiken lynching. When your report first reached me it seemed unbelievable that any man could have gotten to the bottom of that affair in so short a time and in a manner so thorough. If any confirmation were needed, however, you have had it in abundance as a result of later investigations. As the man who first dug into the horror and revealed its sordid details to the public, you deserve the deepest gratitude of South Carolina and the South. You have done us a great service and I personally want to thank you. "I hope there will not be any more occasions for such a service, but if there are, I trust that you may be on the job." ONE YEAR AGO THIS WEEK Charles Wood, 2003 Franklin Ave. S. E., Minneapolis, plunged five stories to his death in the elevator shaft of a Minneapolis building. The local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. held its annual election of officers. Father Theobald, George James, Atty. G. W. Hamilton, Miss Maxine Woodford and Dr. L. T. Crosthwaite were given office. A. S. Mason, only surviving charter member of Doric lodge, Duluth, spoke at the 31st anniversary celebration of the order. The jury which was trying the Sweet murder case in Detroit was released after having deliberated for 46 hours without reaching a verdict. A new trial date was set for the first of January. After being robbed and having reported the robbery to the police department, Claude Jarrett, 334 Iglehart Ave., was confined in Central police station because the officer on duty refused to believe his statement. Six U. Of Minnes Attend Iowa Re Of Kappa Alp When the Northwestern Regional convention of the Kappa Psi fraternity met in Iowa City, Iowa, the first part of last month, the local chapter at the University of Minnesota was represented by six men. The Minnesota delegates were Oscar Jones, George Bryant, Harold Thatcher, Walter Scott, Douglas Thompson, and Ferdinand Johnson. Chapters in the Northwestern district include Eta, at Lincoln, Neb.; Gamma, at Iowa City, Omega, at Des Moines College; and Psi, at the University of Minnesota. Archie A. Alexander of Des Moines, the most outstanding Negro engineer in America, and polemarch of the district, presided at the session. The purpose of the meeting was to formulate means by which members of the fraternity can organize themselves to exert an encouraging influence for the better and higher aspects of life over the younger people of the district, according to one of the Minnesota delegation. Three men from the Minnesota chapter were elected to office. Dr. J. Walton Crump was elected regional (Continued on page 2) Southern Man Of White For Expo New York.—Walter White N. A. A. C. P., has received a Educational Director of the Intre commending the expose of the and asserting that for it Mr. W the South. Mr. Eleazer's letter "I want to express my very derful work you did in the inves When your report first reached any man could have gotten to short a time and in a manner tion were needed, however, you result of later investigations. the horror and revealed its so deserve the deepest gratitude of You have done us a great ser thank you. "I hope there will not be a service, but if there are, I trust White College Men Give Aged Janitor $20,000 Ithaca, N. Y.—Thanksgiving meant more to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Newton, aged colored couple, this year than it ever has before as the results of a golden reward for years of faithful service in the employment of the Chi chapter of the Psi Upsilon fraternity at Cornell University. In appreciation of his fifty years of service, the alumni and active members of the Chi chapter have created an endowment fund of $20,000 for Newton. The income from this fund will be paid to Newton as long as he lives and then to Mrs. Newton during her life. Newton began work as janitor for the Psi Upsilon fraternity in 1876. He has served over 1000 men who are now graduates of Cornell. When ever any of them return to visit their Alma Mater they are always greeted by the familiar figure of Newton. The Psi Upsilon fraternity is one of the oldest and largest organizations of its kind in the country. It was founded at Union in Schenectady, N. Y., in 1833. Miss Ermine Hall will appear again in recital in the near future. ONE YEAR AG Charles Wood, 2003 Franklin A stories to his death in the elevator s The local branch of the N. A. officers. Father Theobald, George Jaime Woodford and Dr. L. T. Crosthw A. S. Mason, only surviving chspoke at the 31st anniversary celebr District Court to Hear Lyceum Theater Case The Lyceum theater case alleging discrimination against colored patrons was tried in municipal court Friday, Nov. 26 by Claude Allen, assistant county attorney, Defendants were the cashier and doorman at the Lyceum theater. Miss Elizabeth Murray, her mother, Mrs. M. R. Murray, and Mrs. Margaret Martin were witnesses against the theater. Judge Parks after hearing the case, bound it over to district court. A date for the hearing has not yet been set. CORRECTION The story carried in The Echo last week stating that Ed. Cole, 11 Iglehart ave., died last Tuesday as the result of a shooting affray at the home of Noble Hauser, $257 \frac{1}{2}$ Rondo st., was untrue, and was the result of misinformation. Mr. Cole is living and is gradually improving at Aneker hospital. Offers Praise To posal of Lynching! me, Assistant Secretary of the letter from Robert B. Eleazer, murcalial Commission in Atlanta, Aiken lynching by Mr. White White deserves the gratitude of his as follows: a deep appreciation of the wontigation of the Aiken lynching. me it seemed unbelievable that the bottom of that affair in so so thorough. If any confirma- have had it in abundance as a As the man who first dug into rid details to the public, you South Carolina and the South. vice and I personally want to many more occasions for such a that you may be on the job." SUNDAY FORUM TO HEAR CARTER IN MINNEAPOLIS The varied though excellent programs of the Sunday Forum are drawing an increasingly large attendance at each of its successive meetings. For the meeting Sunday, Dec 5th, Mr. E. A. Carter, secretary of the Urban League of the Twin Cities, will speak on "The Social Factor in Racial Progress." Mr. Carter is not only a polished orator but a recognized authority on sociological problems. Of a lighter vein will be a reading by Mrs. Martha Lee, of whom we have not heard much recently, and an instrumental number by Miss Pearl Renfroe, a late acquisition to Minneapolis musical circles and a student at the McPhail School of Music. Phyllis Wheatley House, 3:30 o'clock. The public cordially invited. KILLERS HELD Richmond, Tex., Dec. 3.—Five white men charged with murder in connection with the slaying of three negroes on a ranch near here two weeks ago were granted bond at the conclusion of their preliminary hearing here Wednesday. The case will be submitted to the Fort Bend county grand jury next March. GO THIS WEEK Ave. S. E., Minneapolis, plunged five shaft of a Minneapolis building. A. C. P. held its annual election of names, Atty. G. W. Hamilton, Miss Maxalite were given office. ter member of Doric lodge, Duluth, Emanuel Ross, Boy Murderer of Cleveland, Meets Electrocution in Silence; Six Dates Were Set JOINT SERVICES ON THANKSGIVING DRAW NUMBERS Large Crowd Attends Annual Union Meeting Held at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Offering To Attucks Home Given $249; Will Be Applied to Project of Cleaning, Redecorating Interior. One of the largest crowds in the history of Union Thanksgiving services in St. Paul turned out to Union services at Pilgrim Baptist church, Cedar and Summit ave., last Thursday. The Rev. W. H. Griffin, pastor of St. James A. M. E. church, delivered the Thanksgiving sermon. Collection to Attucks Following a custom set by many years of practice, the offering was given to the Crispus Attucks Home association. The sum this year amounted to $249. Officers at the home were particularly grateful for the church assistance because they are in the middle of a public campaign to raise funds for the necessary cleaning and redecorating of the interior of the home. Services a Success The Thanksgiving services were their usual quiet success. An excellent sermon and beautiful music marked the gathering of worshippers. A definite spirit of good-will fostered in part by the joint services, was everywhere noticeable. Visitors came all the way from Minneapolis to attend the services. Ministers in charge of the services expressed themselves as being pleased with the success of the custom. (Preston News Service) Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 3. — Emanuel Ross, 18 year old Cleveland murderer, died at 1:07 Friday in the electric chair at Ohio penitentiary for killing Isadore Stoock, Cleveland confectioner. Ross entered the death-room at 1:04 a. m., calm and unperturbed. He was placed in the chair at 1:06 a. m., looked around the room and, seeing the warden, said, "Hello, warden." The mask was placed over his face and he died a minute later. Ross spent Thanksgiving day sitting quietly in his cell. He was not nervous and seemed resigned to his fate. No relatives visited the youth during the day and Warden P. E. Thomas said none had requested to see the young murderer during his last hours of life. His only visitors were a welfare worker and Chaplain Reed. For his last meal Ross had turkey, with dressing, cranberry sauce and all the "trimmins." He ate heartily and did not appear to realize that it was his last meal. Ross' attorneys have waged an unrelenting fight to save the boy from the electric chair. Six dates have been set for his execution. He was received at the penitentiary Jan. 27, to be electrocuted April 28. Since that time he (Continued on page 2) Walter White Ready for Aiken "Bribery" Charges New York.—No effort has yet been made to indict Walter White, assistant secretary of the N. A. A. C. P. on charges of "bribery" as Sheriff Nollie Robinson and other Alken officials announced was being "contemplated." "I am ready to go down to Alken and stand trial, if they should take any such action," declared Mr. White today, "but I don't believe they have the nerve to go ahead with a charge they know to be silly. Letters I have received from white men in Alken who are opposed to the lynchers, say that the "bribery" talk was merely a bluff. However, I am ready. So let them go ahead." MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Y, DECEMBER 4, 1926 President of N. N. B. A. Thanksgiving Visitor Atty, C. H. Calloway, Kansas City, Mo., president of the National Negro Bar association, spent the Thanksgiving week end in the twin cities, and successfully terminated the case which had brought him here. While in St. Paul, Atty. Calloway attended the Union Thanksgiving services at Pilgrim Baptist church, where he made a few remarks. Friday afternoon the visiting attorney held a conference with Atty, O. J. Smith, Regional Director of the National Negro Bar association. During his stay in the city, Atty. Calloway was the house guest of Dr. and Mrs. Valdo Turner, 386 N. St. Albans st. EASTERN STAR CHAPTER HOLDS ANNUAL ELECTION The annual election of officers for St. Paul chapter No. 1, O. E. S., was held Wednesday evening, Dec. 1st, at Union hall. Those elected were Worthy Matron Ella Shephard; Worthy Patron, Samuel Ransom; Associate Matron, Eunice Riffe; Conductress, Garnett Harris; Associate Conductress, Clareta Jackson; Secretary, Harriet P. Cage; Treasurer, Ella D. Smith. Worthy Matron Ella Shephard appointed the following to serve for the ensuing year: Adah, Mary E. Wilson; Ruth, Eunice Goins; Esther, Nora McCracken; Martha, Aimee Hall; Electa, Belle Taylor; Warder, Gertrude Charleston; and Sentinel, Louis Terrell. Installation of officers will be held Monday evening, Dec. 20th, at Union hall. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Sisemore, 691 St. Anthony, entertained Mrs. Lulu Rountree of Omaha, Neb., at Thanksgiving dinner. Covers were laid for six. Oy Murderer of its Electrocution Six Dates Were Set DEAN JOHNSON TO BE LINCOLN HEAD Acting President of School Elected Permanent Leader by Trustees Lincoln University, Pa.—Professor William Halleck Johnson, dean and acting president of Lincoln University since the death of the late Dr. John B. Randall, was elected president by the Board of Trustees at a meeting in Philadelphia on November 16. He is the third man selected for this position in the past few months, the others declining to accept the offer after opposition by the Alumni Association of the school became pronounced. According to reports, Professor Johnson indicated to the trustees who informed him of his election that he would also decline the honor unless the Trustee Board was reorganized so that Alumni of the school would be given representation. For that reason no public announcement was made of Prof. Johnson's election and none is planned until another meeting of the Trustee Board is held. Dr. John B. Laird, president of this board, was at first hostile to alumni representation but according to reports his attitude has now changed so much that this recognition to the alumni will be given. LOS ANGELES FINISHES NEW $200,000 Y. M. C. A. Los Angeles, Calif.—The finest Negro Y. M. C. A. building west of Chicago, recently completed at a cost of $200,000 and the only building of its size and value for the exclusive use of the race on the Pacific Coast, was opened to the public Sunday, Nov. 14. Designed by a Negro architect, Paul R. Williams, the only Negro member of the American Institute of Architects and winner of the Beaux Art medal in 1912, the new "Y" is a four story building of California- Spanish architectural design. --- Pacific Coast News Bureau PROTEGE OF COLE FOR DEFENSE O PROTEGE OF COLE BLEASE SOUGHT FOR DEFENSE OF AIKEN LYNCHERS Atty. Edgar Brown May Handle Case for Lowman Slavers; Supported by Senator. Brown Sends Letter "Reckons" Negro Governor for South Carolina Wanted by Northern Press. (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) New York, Dec. 3.—Continuing for the 22nd consecutive day on its front page, the expose of the conditions surrounding the lynching of the three Lowmans in Alken, South Carolina, the New York World today reports that the lynchers are on the defensive and are seeking a lawyer to defend them in case they should have to stand trial. The attorney mentioned in this connection is Edgar A. Brown who bore the endorsement and had the support of Senator Cole Blease last summer, being defeated in his contest for the seat of junior senator from South Carolina. Mr. Brown's contribution to the situation is a letter denouncing the "nigger lovers" who are meddling with the Alken situation. In his letter he says: "Negro loving Press" I reckon on the New York World would like to see a Negro governor of South Carolina, and a mulatto presiding over the governor's mansion, but, thank God, the people of South Carolina are still white, with red blood in their veins, chivalry and manhood in their hearts, and expect to keep our country clean and pure notwithstanding the ravings and rantings of a Negro-loving northern press, when an occasional black brute is summarily dealt with. All this investigation and hullabaloo about who did the lynching and the whys and wherefores is pure, unadulterated bunk. The New York World, the governor, the so-called law and order citizens and many others, know, or could easily know, at least some of those who participated in the killing of the Lowmans, and know, as well as the balance of the world knows, that nobody is going to be punished, and nobody wants anybody punished. McLeod Finds Lynchers According to latest reports to the World, South Carolina's governor has told newspaper correspondents that he has corroboration as to the identity of the lynchers, coming from persons other than the six prisoners in Texas "White Primary" Case Involving Right of Negroes to Vote, to Supreme The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has received information from its Texas attorney, Fred C. Knollenberg, that the "White Primary" case involving the right of excluding colored voters from the Democratic primaries in the south and the entire question of disfranchisement, has been set for argument before the United States Supreme Court on Jan. 3, 1927. The N. A. A. C. P. has thus far spent $2,006 in legal fees and printing costs to carry this case to the highest tribunal in the land. The case is known as "Nixon vs. Herndon." KANSAS CITY WHITES TO BOMB 62 NEGRO HOMES Kansas City, Mo.—Following refusal of the park board here to condemn 62 Negro homes as requested by the white Linwood Improvement association, anonymous letters were sent to Negro residents in the district and to prominent Negroes in the city threatening to bomb the colored homes in question. One such letter to the Kansas City Call said: "We want those 62 Negro homes for a park and we are going to have them if we are compelled to blow every one of them up. Tell them we will not be beaten so easily." The action of the improvement association, and the threats are a direct outgrowth of an attempted residential restriction movement. Miss Gladys Smith, who has been sick for several months is now at Ancker hospital. --- COLD WEATHER nips the ears and nose as well as the pocketbook. Let us bask in the warmth of your paid subscriptions. PRICE FIVE CENTS BLEASE SOUGHT AIKEN LYNCHERS Governor McLeed Will Not Pass Job to Successor (Preston News Service) Columbia, S. C., Dec. 2.—Gov. McLeod has disclosed that he has evidence identifying members of a mob which removed three persons from jail at Alken on the night of Oct. 8 and shot them to death. "Every day our evidence gets stronger," the governor said late Tuesday, adding that within 10 days he would announce the findings of the investigation. J. Percy Hart, constable, and Sheriff Nellie Robinson of Alken county were implicated as participants in the lynching affidavits sworn to by Mrs. Lucy Mooney and Charles E. Lee, both of whom were prisoners in the jail from which the three Negroes, Bertha, Demon and Clarence Lowman were removed. Hart and Robinson each has denied that he participated in the delivery. Gov. McLeod said the evidence he had implicated persons not named in the affidavits, but that it corrobed statements to which Mrs. Mooney and Lee have sworn. "I am not going to try to pass the buck to my successor insofar as the first steps are concerned," the governor said, "but I may have to give him an uncompleted job." John G. Richards, a member of the state railroad commission, will succeed Gov. McLeod on Jan. 10th. the Alken jail at the time of the lynching who identified the officers who came and took Bertha Lowman from her cell. Solicitor Bert Carter, according to the World is now "ready" to press the case against the lynchers. Lynching as an issue is more and more taking space in the southern press as the World continues its series. Before the N. A. A. C. P. investigation by Walter White and the resulting series of articles by Oliver H. P. Garrett in the World, the South Carolina newspapers had dropped the subject of the Aiken lynching and there was all but complete silence on the subject. At present the Aiken lynching is featured not only in the north but throughout the south as well. The World today published dispatches from Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina and Oklahoma, detailing the steps taken against lynching and lynchers in those states. FORMAL OPENING TO TEA SHOPP ON THANKSGIVING Alexander's Tea Shoppe, 622 Rondo st., conducted by Mrs. Jessie Alexander, opened formally to the public Thanksgiving day. Truly inviting in every aspect the Tea Shoppe, with its attractive furnishings in French grey and Chinese red forms a pleasing background for those who appreciate a home-like atmosphere. Delicious hot meals are available as well as dainty salads, sanwiches and pastries moderately priced. Christmas Is Just Around the Corner Children everywhere are waiting happily for the greatest holiday of the year. Little Mary, who is just six, is not so happy. Mary can't walk. She will always be crippled, because of tuberculosis. But it needn't have been. Tuberculosis is not enherited. Tuberculosis is preventable. Tuberculosis is curable. Tuberculosis had done such serious injury to Mary's bones before she was taken to Glen Lake Sanatorium for treatment, that the best that can be done now is to make it possible for Mary to walk with crutches. Let's help other little Marys to get treatment before it is TOO LATE. Buy Christmas Seals Hennepin County Tuberculosis Association Financed by Tuberculosis Christmas Seals Main 7800 621 Sexton Bldg. Minneapolis V The St. Paul Echo PUBLISHED BY THE ST. PAUL ECHO COMPANY $14 Court Block Telephone Cedar 1879 St. Paul, Minnesota President and General Manager.....CYRUS L. LEWIS Secretary-Treasurer.....EUGENE JACKSON, JR. 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Through a traveling exhibit, 10,000 of the employed people of the city learned what tuberculosis is, how to prevent it, and how to cure it. A campaign against careless spitting was conducted. A special Negro health campaign was carried on through mass meetings, motion pictures and talks, as Negroes show a higher death rate from tuberculosis than whites. This same type of campaign is being carried on with foreign groups in the city. With the slogan, "Health Blows Through Open Windows," an open window campaign was recently successfully carried on. Besides these varied activities, a tuberculosis nurse is maintained, medical news service is made available, a tuberculosis nurses' institute is assisted, and information on tuberculosis is sent out from headquarters every day. These are a few of the things which money invested in Christmas seals will help to do. We, as a group, should be particularly interested in the active prevention of this disease since reliable statistics gathered in all parts of the country indicate that the Negro is especially susceptible to tuberculosis. The reasons for that condition are not hard to find, and do not necessarily show any inherent susceptibility upon the part of Negroes. Sociologists and economists claim, on the contrary, that the true reason is bound up with the poor economic status of the race. Our purpose is not here, however, a discussion of the causes of the tremendous mortality of Negroes from tuberculosis. We are concerned only with the prevention of the disease as nearly as that may be possible, and prevention may be greatly aided by subscribing to the seal sale. Every sane man should subscribe, every working woman should subscribe, every producing minor should do likewise. The seal campaign will continue until Christmas, so that all people may be given a chance to assist this worthy cause. Let us as a racial group give liberally, not only to help increase the Christmas spirit of brotherhood, but also to bring to ourselves direct and essential health measures. LITERARY CHOLICS tertary eruption by and about critics and readers, if nothing else And criticisms have not be equally divided, opinion has its significance of the contributi egroes, and those whites whn man has come from within and The current literary eruption by and about Negroes has given contemporary critics and readers, if nothing else, a glorious opportunity to criticise. And criticisms have not been slow in coming. More or less equally divided, opinion has fairly spotted forth on the value and significance of the contributions being made by writers who are Negroes, and those whites who are writing about Negroes. Criticism has come from within and without in a veritable barrage. The chief center of debate seems to be around the point that Negroes in literature are not being presented in the most favorable light. All the extremes from the rough caricatures of Octavus Roy Cohen to the equally extreme types in Van Vechten's latest novel have aroused broadsides. Only the extremes in Negro portrayed have had any wide and favorable reading circulation. The in-between types of the kind drawn by Jessie Fauset are of mediocre success. Another conventional type pictured by Walter White in "The Fire in the Flint" gained success because of the vivid picture which the book portrayed, and because of the gripping interest of the story itself. Other exceptions might be made, but the rule still holds. This is the issue which irks some members of the growing body of colored literati. It should long have been apparent to that group as to all others that the subjects which lend themselves most naturally to lasting artistic treatment are those which have glow, and warmth, and spirit. These characteristics the "extreme" type of Negro has abundantly. He qualifies admirably for literary treatment, and white as well as black America is only now discovering him. He bids fair in his first burst of glory to become immortal in the literary annals of this country. He provokes a uniformly favorable response in white readers because he most nearly represents Negroes of a type that they have known, that they have been constantly told about, or that they simply believe exists. Willy-nilly, therefore, protests of cultured Negroes notwithstanding, the extreme becomes—at least for the time being—a racial type. This is not desirable, perhaps; but it is perfectly natural, and follows the history of literary treatment of any people. Consider Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice," written at a time when Jews were bitterly hated in England, where Shakespeare lived. The money-grasping Shylock was presumed to picture the Jew as a race—and what a picture! Instance after instance of the same sort of historical development could easily be traced, but further detail is unnecessary. In current literature, to skip some years and make the same point, Forster's "Passage to India" portrays what passes as the typical Englishman; viewed from another angle, the book presents Indians as a type. Oppenheim's "The Golden Beast" again draws the Jew, again outlining sharply his acquisitive nature. Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," draws vividly the creature of the poor white class in America. These authors are selected chiefly because their books are widely read, the aim for "colored" stories which we mentioned at the outset. Now let there be no misunderstanding. We are not making a plea for the low Negro types permanently to dominate literature about Negroes. We are not necessarily even defending that type of character as it has been recently presented. We merely make the point that this treatment is inevitable, and that it is more or less necessary in the evolution to a higher form. Should this sound truth be realized, there would be less agitation over the tea cups in eastern drawing rooms, and less beating on the table in western discussion. What the permanent Negro type in literature will be, remains for time only to decide. Gold Varies in Color: Is Not Really Yellow Strictly speaking, gold is not yellow in color. It merely appears so, but, being a metal and generally with a bright surface, it acts as a reflector and throws back quite a lot of the white light that falls on it, according to the Philadelphia Record. This reflected white light, which is not part of the color of gold, dilutes the metal's real color, making it appear yellow. The real color of the gold, metallurgists say, is a deep orange, entirely different from the familiar yellow. But this precious metal has other colors as well as yellow and orange. Ground into a fine powder pure gold becomes ruby red. Everybody has seen this ruby color at one time or another, though they may not have been aware that it was the color of gold they were looking at. It is seen in the ruby glass used for photographic dark-room lamps, the minute particles of gold added to the glass imparting their deep color. Think This Over When you feel unkindly toward the man you work for—when your heart is full of resentment and your head full of revenge, stop and take a personal inventory. There are always two sides to a situation. You are not all wrong; and if this be true, is it not reasonable to assume that the man you work for is not all wrong? No person on earth can do good work with a single head full of malice and two hands that are closed like fists. After you have considered carefully that your hostility is justified—after you conscientiously weigh yourself and you are satisfied that you are all right in every particular—after you feel that the man you work for is wrong in every particular, the only thing left to do is resign—New Zealand Traveler. Newspaper to Clean Gun A writer to the London Field, a very well-known authority on all sporting subjects, suggests "a method of cleaning gun barrels, which has the merit of being simple, ready to hand practically everywhere, yet most effective? Three or four pieces of newspaper (the more heavily printed the better) pushed through with the cleaning-rod, will remove all dirt and leave the barrels nice and bright; follow this with a bit of olly rag and one's gun is ready for next day!" Checking Curved Spines Curvature of the spine can best be prevented, according to a Viennese doctor's recent report, by starting with the child when it is very young. 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Art Coterie Club. At an informal tea on Sat. afternoon at the residence of Miss Helen N. Jackson, Prospect Park, Mpls, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority organized an Ivy Leaf Club. Members of the newly formed club are Mrs. Ethel Maxwell and the Misses Ruth Brown, Rachel James, Armeda Wilkins, Lucana Cooper, Audrey Boswell, Margaret Martin, Grayce Arnold, Marjorie Wormel and Zelma Jackson. Mr. Albert Patrick, 532 St. Anthony ave., was host to the Cameo Social club last Wednesday evening. The name of John Banks was added to the membership roll. Delightful refreshments were served at the close of the meeting. Audrey Boswell, president, Esther Bradley, secretary. The Busy Bee club gave a Hard Time party at the home of Miss Claudia Few, 731 St. Anthony, Friday evening. All present had an enjoyable evening. URBAN LEAGUE NOTES Dr. M. L. Stifler, director of the Child Guidance Clinic of St. Paul and nationally known expert in Behavior Problems of Children, will address the members and friends of the Urban League on Tuesday, December 7th, at 8 o'clock at the Y. W. C. A. branch, 598 W. Central ave. His subject will be, "The Child Guidance Clinic." This is the first of a series of membership meetings of the Urban League and is open to the public. The Urban League plans a number of these meetings throughout the winter for the citizens of St. Paul. Each meeting will be addressed by some expert in an important social field and will be open to the public without charge. MINNESOTA STUDENTS GO TO CONVENTION IN IOWA (Continued from page 1) vice polemarch; Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart, formerly of Minneapolis, but now of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was elected a member of the board of directors; and Ferdinand Johnson was elected lieutenant strategus. The convention was closed with the annual homecoming dance attended by 150 fraternity men. The crowning point of the evening was reached when Miss Beatrice Moore, a student at the University of Iowa, was presented with a bouquet for being "the Kappa Sweetheart for 1926." Christmas gifts received after Christmas are like flowers without fragrance.—Therefore mail early. Money For Xmas Students in HIGH SCHOOL (MINNESOTA) Can You Make 500 Friends? YES!! Write to MRS. MARY DAVIS 104 West 53rd St. NEW YORK CITY Society-Notes ST. PAUL NOTES Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Roberts, 978 St. Anthony Ave., had as dinner guests, Nov. 27, Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Caldwell, Mrs. Mildred Johnson, Messrs. Harry Jones and Warden L. Woodford, honoring Mr. John Lewis, who is soon to leave the city. The Misses Cecile Eastman, Mildred Bolden gave a party at the home of Miss Eastman, Saturday afternoon for their Sunday school class. Refreshments were served and a sewing club was organized. The following officers were elected: Shirley Harris, pres.; Margaret Downing, Vicepres.; Serena Abington, secty.; Valdora Turner, treas. Mrs. Alma Stewart was granted a divorce from her husband Lawrence E. Stewart, Nov. 29, 1926. Atty. Hammond Turner appeared for Mrs. Stewart. Miss Era Lindsay, 904 Churchill St., Stillwater, and her mother were hostesses at Thanksgiving dinner and had as their guests, Mrs. Florence Henley, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Francis, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wills, Mr. and Mrs. John Peyton, Messrs. R. B. Chapman and V. J. Henley. After a delightful dinner cards and music added to the pleasure. Mrs. Dwight Reed, 1221 Rice St., entertained a few friends Monday evening at cards and dancing. The hostess served a dainty luncheon at midnight. Mrs. Edward Graham has returned to the city after a long visit with her daughter Miss Olga Wilson of New York City. Miss Wilson was married Nov. 24th in Brooklyn N. Y. Mrs. S. S. Williams, and niece, Miss Armeda Wilkins, left Thursday afternoon for Kansas City where they will spend the week-end as the guests of their nephew and brother, Roy Wilkins of the Kansas City Call. They will return to the city Monday morning. Rev. E. H. McDonald, formerly of St. Paul, now residing in Omaha, spent a few days in the city on business and was the house guest of Mrs. Talbert Bush, 493-Charles st. Mrs. L. M. Spears has returned from Des Moines where she had a pleasant visit with her husband's parents. Since Mrs. Spears return her husband has taken sick with a severe cold. Among many of the social engagements and events that marked the Thanksgiving day was the Daughter Elks matinee dance held at the Elks Club. The matinee was well attended and everybody had a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Henry High had as guests for Thanksgiving dinner Mrs. Julia Billups, Mrs. J. Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Tandy, Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Turner and the Misses Katheryne Tandy and Benita Edwards. Atty. and Mrs. Geo. Hamilton have moved to their new home at 994 Rondo St. Mr. Clarence Mills surprised his mother and sisters with a visit over the Thanksgiving week-end. On Thursday evening the Sterling Club members were hosts to their families at a jolly Thanksgiving party. Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mose Johnson on Sun. afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Combs, Mrs. W. B. Tandy, Messrs. Paul Crane and Washington. On Thanksgiving Day Mrs. Hester Williams and Mr. Willis Black were married by Rev. Meyers of Grace C. M. E. church, at the residence of Mrs. Lucile Smith $250\frac{1}{2}$ W. 7th St. They were attended by Mrs. Clara Parker and Mr. Louie Smith. Covers were laid for twenty four. Mr. and Mrs. Black are at home at $250\frac{1}{2}$ W. 7th St. Mr. A. V. Hall, was surprised by a group of friends at his home at Round Lake, on his birthday. Mr. Hall received some useful gifts. New York.—On the eve of the trial last week of the proprietor of the Stanley's Lunch Room on Lower Broadway on a charge of violating the New York Civil Rights Bill brought by eight colored citizens, the defendant settled the suit outside of court. Apologies were made to each of the plaintiffs individually and $1,000 given, $500 going to the firm of Broadwin and Mahelmer. Separate Entrance and Chairs for Ladies Featuring Sterilization and Sanitary Service DALE AND RONDO STREETS Miss Marianne E. Jeffrey, who has been on the Pantages circuit for the past seven months with Chappelle and Stinnette is home for a short stay with her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. W. C. Jeffrey, 3529 4th Ave. So. Mrs. Elnora Spencer is now residing in Superior, Wis. Mr. Emmett Wilson of Grand Rapids, Minn., spent the week end in Minneapolis. The deer that Mr. Wilson killed and brought with him was on display at our Economy Market and Mr. McDuff Woodard, skinned, and carved the deer into waste, chops and steaks for Mr. Wilson's many friends. A group of Twin Cities men met at the home of Mr. Harry Greaver on Monday evening, Nov. 29, and formed a social Athletic Club. Watch this paper for a big surprise. The Annual meeting of the Minneapolis Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, will be held Wednesday evening, Dec. 8th, 1926. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected at this meeting. Members are notified to be present; friends are invited. Phyllis Wheatley House, 808 Bassett. Mrs. Alice Marshall Morgan entertained the Maid and Matrons club Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Leroy Molsby of Chicago spent the week end with her cousin, Mrs. Bura Hawkins, 409 Lyndale ave., N. Mrs. W. C. Crews entertained a party of friends Wednesday, Nov. 17, in honor of her husband's birthday. Mr. Crews was pleasantly surprised. Mrs. C. W. Thomas of Border M. E. church was agreeably surprised by members of her church, reminding her that Saturday, Nov. 20, was her birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Audrey Hoskins are at home to their many friends at 715 6th ave., N. The Minstrel and Kitchen Orchestra performance which was repeated by popular demand played to a capacity house at Phyllis Weatley House Friday evening, Nov. 26th. Each number was exceedingly good and the participants deserve much credit for the splendid program which was followed by dancing. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY NOTES The Junior girls are having great fun playing basket ball Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 5 o'clock. Their shouts can be heard as they urge on their team mates. This hard practice promises some lively games within the group. The Intermediate Girls, too, have begun practice. So far one day a week has been set aside for their games and another day is to be added shortly. All the girl scouts of Minneapolis are going to practice Christmas Carols on Thursday afternoon of this week. The Girl Scout Troop of Phyllis Wheatley is asked to meet at the house at 3:40 on Thursday and from here go to the meeting. Let's have all the girls adding their voices to these glad community songs for the holidays. Don't forget the regular scout meeting at 4 o'clock on Friday. The girl's gymnasium and swimming classes have begun. Each Monday evening the girls meet at Franklin Junior High School. A large number of people have been telephoned and told about the class, and a goodly number are turning out. Any others who are interested are urged to call the house and find out more about it. The larger a class the more merry it will be. The informal group of High School girls of literary interest, met at Phyllis Wheatley Monday November 29th at five o'clock. A program consisting of selections of Negro spirituals namely "Steal Away," "Goin' to Shout," and "Deep River," and their history was given. An account of the lives of our Negro poets was given by the girls with sketches of their poetry. An entertainment committee was appointed to make arrangements for a social meeting December 6. The Phyllis Wheatley Quartette, Mrs. Melvina Glenn, Mr. Paul Curry, Keystone Hotel Barber Shop We Specialize in LADIES' 35¢ MEN'S 35¢ & Children's Bobbing Hair Cutting All Work Guaranteed Polite Service—Courteous Treatment A. WYLIE', Prop. Dale 3601 379 Carroll Ave. FOR SALARY LOANS FEE ANDREW A. MURPHY 312 Builders Exchange Bldg. Ga 1095 LESLIE LAWRENCE POST 345% Robert Street, St. Paul, Minn. Dedicated to the promotion and welfare of the American Legion in general, Leslie Lawrence Post in particular. WHY THE NEGRO SHOULD BELONG TO THE AMERICAN LEGION At the outset we are reminded of the oft repeated assertion that 'Negroes are not welcome in the Legion.' Well, where are they wholeheartedly welcomed when the white American is in control? But should, or does, that spirit of opposition usually stop our efforts to get that which is rightfully ours? Then why should it do so in this instance? Then the Legion is an organization of and for those who 'did their bit' in the recent World War, without regard to Race or Creed. Its avowed purposes are to uphold and defend the Constitution; to 'maintain law and order;' to 'make right the master of might;' to 'promote peace and goodwill;' to 'safeguard * * * the principles of justice and freedom; to 'consecrate and sanctify our comradeship.' Do not we, as individuals, as a race, stand in special need of an organization that will 'sound-off' in such clear, unequivocal organization holding out those things which we cherish most, almost pleading that we join hands and assist in the putting over of our own platform. They shout aloud that the entire world may hear, that they stand squarely on the principles of civil and legal equality as well as the equality of opportunity for every individual to seek, and gain, his own development and happiness. If we fail to grasp the chance to urge and compel the vitalizing of these splendid propositions, upon whom lies the blame? Cant! Hypocrisy! Say you so? Then let us get within the fold and see that the game is played according to profestation. No battles may we win outside; come in and do your kicking where it can do the most good. Bear in mind you will find many big, clean, broadminded men in the Legion who recognize wrong, error and falseness; they are ready and anxious to make the Legion everything it claims to be. Your presence and activity will bring to such Legionaires encouragements, strength and the determination to lift the Legion to the heights whereon its banners are set. Every eligible among us owes it not only to himself, but to the entire Race to affiliate. The Membership Drive in the Fourth District. Some high lights of the membership campaign: The first enrolled 1927 member was to the credit of Leslie Lawrence Post; the first Post to equal its total 1926 membership was Leslie Lawrence. This gains for us a citation for Distinguished Service, signed by the National Commander. Come on, GANG! The first 25 were the hardest. Give us 50 more quick and we will win the Department, as well as the District, prize for being first to gain their quota. These are well worth having. Business meeting and dance Wednesday, December 15th. Did Johnny Baker accept our membership defy? NOT YET. Mr. Ed. Brown, Mrs. Hallie Batrum, and Mrs. B. Mays, rendered some very pleasing selections of Negro spirituals at the vesper services at Central Branch Y. W. C. A., Sunday afternoon at four o'clock. Among them were "Steal Away," "Every Time I feel the Spirit," "Somebody's Knocking at Your Door." FIRST CLASS MUSIC Furnished for your Holiday Parties Phone Dale 3636 (From 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.) 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 Santtary Tonsorial Parlor 709 RONDO STREET Manicurist St. Paul, Minn. DULUTH NOTES Mrs. F. W. Maupins, of 615 Fifth Ave., E. beloved wife of Mr. W. F. Maupins, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 20, at St. Mary's hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at St. Mark's church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. M. R. Rhoenenee officiating. The floral tributes were beautiful and numerous. Mourning their loss are her husband, W. F. Maupins, and little son, Billy, Jr., a sister and brother and a host of other relatives and friends. The Maids and Matrons club gave a Bunco party at the residence of Mrs. Roy Avant Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. William Black have taken up their residence at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ruff in 6th ave., E. Mrs. H. C. Richardson, who has been on the sick list, is greatly improved. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Merry, 714-E. 4th st., entertained a few friends at a delightful Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. James Calhoun have gone to New York to remain permanently. The St. Mark's church was damaged by fire Sunday night, due to an over heated furnace. Mr. and Mrs. Motton, Mrs. Anna Matthews and Mrs. Gladys Willis had Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peterson, 1119-6th ave. W. Mr. and Mrs. Motton, Mr. and Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Anna Matthews had lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Parker, 211 Reis st., Thursday evening. loss are her hus- sons, and little son, and brother and a aves and friends. Matrons club gave the residence of wednesday night. William Black have dence at the home off in 6th ave, E. Eardson, who has list, is greatly im- S. Merry, 714-E. a few friends at Thanksgiving. mes Calhoun have to remain perma- church we doom which Ross might chair for the sixth Donahey could have another reprieve, peals could have a neys had sought a dict on the ground first should have the juvenile court was said to have b old when the crim- Ross was convic- Declaring Ross h "every legal right man, executive sec Donahey, Thursday ply to a request for by Alexander H. M Ross. WELCOME HALL NOTES The Xmas Art class will begin Tuesday at 2 p. m. This will be an opportun time to make a pretty lamp or frame a picture for Xmas. Mrs. Rebecca Godette will be one of the instructors. Rev. A. H. Lealtad gave the address at the Thanksgiving program Wednesday. He told of the material things for which we as Negroes should be thankful, but stressed the fact that there is a God, which knowledge should make us most thankful. Mrs. Earl Harris sang two numbers which the audience enjoyed very much. The Welcome Hall Athletic club for teen age boys is a wide awake club. All boys who are interested in sports are invited to join. The Girls' club had dinner Friday evening at the Hall. The dinner was prepared by the girls. All had a very nice time. Announcing RASKINS Cut F FRUIT AND M bouncing THE OPENING NS Cut Price GR IT AND MEAT MAR Announcing THE OPENING OF RASKINS Cut Price GROCERY FRUIT AND MEAT MARKET At 393 North Dale Street WE HAVE ALL THE FAC IN FRESH FRUIT, GRO AT CUT RA 2 MODERN. STORES Store No.1-9 Store No.2-D MINNEAPOLIS PHYLLIS WHI Announce ATHLETI Tuesday Decembl At Phyllis WI DANCING at 9:30 ALL THE FACILITIES TO S H FRUIT, GROCERIES AND AT CUT RATE PRICES. BURN. {Store No.1-931 University Ave., F S {Store No.2-Dale & W. Central, F APOLIS ADVERT ALLIS WHEATLEY C Announce their first ATHLETIC NIGHT Saturday December 7th, at 8 nyllis Wheatley H 9:30 AD WE HAVE ALL THE FACILITIES TO SERVE YOU IN FRESH FRUIT, GROCERIES AND MEATS AT CUT RATE PRICES. 2 MODERN. 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To carry out this purpose, its members on such terms and in such amounts as the by-laws may prescribe, its members on such terms and in such amounts as the by-laws may prescribe, to do all things incidental to this main purpose. III. The principal place of business of this corporation shall be the City of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. The time for the commencement of this corporation shall be January 3rd, 1927, and the period of its duration shall be thirty years. The authorized amount of capital stock of this corporation is $100,000. Dollars divided into Five Thousand (5,000) Shares of the par value of Per ($10,000). Do not pay in the form of a paid in as the Board of Directors may from time to time require. Every person who owns the note only irrespective of the number of shares of stock he owns. VI. The names and places of residence of the persons forming this corporation HARRY SIMONSON, St. Paul, Minnesota. HARRY SIMONSON, St. Paul, Minnesota. MORRIS RUTMAN, and to be elected to the IRVING EPSTEIN, St. Paul, Minnesota. BENEWARD KUM, St. Paul, Minnesota. VII. The management of this corporation shall be the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall consist of four officers of the corporation and to be elected annually at the annual meeting of the corporation and shall shall be elected annually at the annual meeting of the corporation and shall be elected annually at the annual meeting of the corporation and shall be elected and enter upon the discharge of their duties. Only such persons may be elected to the Board of Directors under the by-laws of this corporation. VIII. The officers of the corporation shall be a president, vice-president, secretary, and a treasurer. They shall be elected by the members of the stock holders and shall hold office until their successors are elected and enter upon the discharge of their duties. IX. The following persons shall be the officers and directors of the corporation until the first annual meeting: HARRY SIMONSON shall be president. HARRY SIMONSON shall be vice-president. LOUIS E. LERMAN shall be secretary. MORRIS RUTMAN shall be treasurer. MORRIS RUTMAN shall be treasurer. SAMUEL LICHTER shall be a director. SAM SIMONSON shall be a director. FIRMER LAP LAFINSKY shall be a director. WILLIAM GRODIN shall be a director. These men shall constitute the first Board of Directors, their respective offices until their successors are elected and enter upon the discharge of their duties. The annual meeting of the stock holder shall be held on the 3rd Monday of January of each year, beginning with the year 1927. XI. The limit of liability to which this corporation shall be liable at any one time shall be the sum of One Hundred Dollars. The limit of the liability, which the Board of Directors may incur at any one time shall be the amount prescribed in the by-laws. XII. Any officer or director of this corporation may be suspended or expelled for cause. The power to exercise such re-vesting, suspension or expulsion shall be exercised by the officer shall be recalled or members suspended or expelled unless at least one director in favor of such action. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The incorp. RAMSEY, SS. Oakland, Nov. 19, 1926, before me, at the Library of Nov. 1926, before me, and for said County, personally appeared HARRY SIMONSON, HARRY SHALLER, WILLIAM WING EPSTEIN, and BEN BARINBAUM to be the persons described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same as theirs. LOUIS E. LERMAN. Notary Public, Ramsey County, Minn. Express expires March 1, 1938. STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OIL RAMSEY, SS. Office of the Register of Deeds. to be to cease the within in strument was filed in the office at St. Paul, on the 2nd day of december, A. D. 326, at 12:20 o'clock P. that the within in instrument corded in Book Four of Incorporation J. J. FITZGERALD, Register of Deeds. STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPART MENT OF STATE. I am to declare that the within in strument was filed for record in office on the 2nd day of Dec. A. ] recorded in Book — of Incorporation on page — MIKE HOLM, Secretary, 2 (times, Dec. 4th and 11th, 1926) The South Geographically The South Geographically The South is generally understood as including the following states Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Miss ississippi, Missouri, North Carolina Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee Texas, Virginia and West Virginia and the District of Columbia, which have a total area of 969,237 square miles, about one-third of continenta United States. By some, Maryland the district of Columbia and West Virginia are not included in the "South." By others, Missouri also is omitted. 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Don't miss the Greenlaw Recital at Pilgrim Baptist church, Cedar and Summit, Monday evening Dec. 6th, 8 p.m. The Wednesday Study Club will give their Annual Bazaar and Home Bakery Sale at the home of Mrs. J. H. Dillingham, 569 Rondo, Dec. 10 and 11th. Tea and wafers will be served. This notice to run Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 4 to 11 in the St. Paul Echo NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSE SURE SALE Dated November 1st, 1920 WALTER MALLORY, Judge,rage, 810 Pioneer Building, Saint Paul, Minnesota Have Faith in Yourself Most men go to pieces when they have had a few beatings. They wilt. They fade away. They crawl into a safe little corner and hide while the great rough tide of glorious life rushes past them. The fact is that defeat is the normal thing in this haphazard little world and victory comes but seldom. Every victory, usually, is the result of a long series of defeats. A man must have faith in himself and in what he is trying to do. He must say "I can." He must back himself to win. 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She is a pleasing speaker and Bible characters will be made very real and human by her way of presentation. Members and friends are cordially invited to attend. Members of the Book Lovers Club enjoyed a rare treat in the discussion of the article "The New Negro" by Mrs. Gladys James, Wednesday afternoon. The College Girls Club will meet Sunday afternoon at 6:30 P. M. If you are in College why not join this group? The High School Girl Reserves were pleased to have Mrs. Louise Wilson speak at their last meeting on the "Origin of Thanksgiving" an open discussion on "Why We Are Thankful" added to the interest of the meeting. The Clover Leaf Charity club will give a Bazaar, Chitterling and Chicken Dinner at Welcome Hall, Dec. 8th from 12-7. Tickets 40 cts. Free BRONZE UNIVERSITY AVE. ADVERTISERS Thomas Wells Thomas Wells, aged about 57 years, died Nov. 16th at General hospital. Funeral services Nov. 20 at Neal Chapel, H. C. Boyd, officiating. No known relatives. Interment at Crystal Lake cemetery. Esther Searles Esther Searles, residing at 409 E 39th St., died at General hospital Nov. 23rd. Mrs. Searles is survived by her husband, Joseph Searles. Remains shipped to Chicago Nov. 24th. W. Squire Neal funeral director. Jeanette Clark Jeanette Clark, died at her former residence, 3412-41st St., Nov. 25th. Survived by her husband St. Mathew Clark. Burial Nov. 26th at Crystal Lake cemetery. W. Squire Neal funeral director. Roger Stevens Roger Stevens, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Stevens, 555 Oliver St., passed away at Ancker hospital Saturday evening. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Pilgrim Baptist church, Grotto St., and Central Ave., 2:30 p. m. Interment Elmburst-cemetery. Simpson and Wills funeral directors. Floyd Speed Floyd Speed age 17 years died Monday Nov. 29th at Ancker hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday Dec. 2nd at 2 p. m. from McGavock Mortuary. Rev. G. W. Camp officiated. Mr. Speed is survived by his mother Mrs. Mary Travis of Denver, Colo., one sister, Mrs. Floffle Booker and two brothers, Edgar and Bennie of St. Paul. Interment Forest cemetery. A. J. McGavock funeral director. Use of Rifle Dates From Border Warfare The use of the rifle in America has been general since the war of 1754-63, known to us as the French and Indian war, in which Braddock was defeated. From what I can learn, the fintlock rifle, as we generally understand the weapon, dates from about the beginning of the Eighteenth century. My reasons for believing this are the statements that Captain Dillon has a good specimen with a date of 1719, if I recall correctly, stamped in the metal of the barrel. The photo of this rifle shows it to have been the conventional long-barreled, short-stocked, single-triggered model made and used so widely in the border wars and the Revolution. I have read in very old books that King Philip, the Indian chieftain of New England, in his great war with the Colonists in 1675 or some such date, had a rifled weapon. It may have been true, but I believe the rifle dates to the early part of the Eighteenth century as far as general use is concerned. I believe the first makers were the German settlers of Pennsylvania.—Mr. Wiggins, in Adventure Magazine. 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 2541 17 West Exchange Street ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA UNIVERSITY AVE PLUMBING & HEATING Agency for Minnesota Pa WE SPECIALIZE IN Phone Dale 2815 GLENWOOD Hard Coal $15.75 THREE PHONES Garfield 7501—7502—7508 S. BR. 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