St. Paul Echo

MINNEAPOLIS ELKS are cordially inviting all to attend their public installation and grand ball at the Eagles' Hall, Monday, the 10th. VOL. 2, NO. 10 "WHITE PRIMARY" TEXAS LAWS TO SUPREME COURT Test Case Made of Law Barring Negroes From Democratic Primaries. Financed By N.A.A.C.P Law Is Unconstitutional and Is a Violation of the 15th Amendment. (N. A. A. C. P. Press Service) Washington, Jan. 3—Attorneys retained by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People with headquarters in New York, today argued before the Supreme Court that the Texas "White Primary" law, enacted May, 1923, barring Negroes from voting in the Democratic party primaries of the State, is unconstitutional, urging that the Texas law was a violation of the 15th Amendment to the Constitution and of Secions 1979 and 2004 of the United States Statutes. The case before the Supreme Court arose out of an action brought in the Texas courts by Dr. L. A. Nixon, of El Paso, who, being a bona fide Democrat with poll tax receipt and entitled to vote in Precinct Number 9 of El Paso County, was on July 26, 1924, barred from voting in the party primaries in pursuance with the contested Texas law of 1923. The Judge and Associate Judge of elections in that district, Messrs. C. C. Herndon and Chas. Porras, issued a certificate to Dr. Nixon confirming that they had declined to permit him to vote. Claiming Damages. Dr. Nixon in this test case, financed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is claiming damages in the sum of $5.000. The case has come to the Supreme Court on appeal from the Federal District Court for the Western district of Texas. The text of the contested Texas law is as follows: All qualified voters under the law and constitution of the State of Texas who are bona fide members of the Democratic party shall be eligible to participate in any Democratic party primary election, provided such voter complies with all laws and rules governing party primary elections; however in no event shall a Negro vote in a Democratic party primary election held in the State of Texas, and should a Negro vote in a Democratic party primary election, such ballot shall be void and election officials are herein directed to throw out such ballot and not count the same. Knollenberg Retained. (Continued on page 2) N.A.A.C.P.OF MPLS HOLDS ELECTION Association Holds Joint Session With Sunday Forum at Wheatley. The Mpls. Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. met in joint session with the Mpls. Sunday Form at Phyllis Wheatley. Sunday afternoon Dec. 17. Through the courtesy of the Forum the major portion of the time was given to the Branch. The Pres. W. M. Smith gave a review of the work completed during the past year. The report of the treasurer, Mrs. Hester Keyes was read and referred to the audit committee, Mr. J. W. Pate and Mrs. Eva Abby. Nominations and election of officers followed. After a spirited though friendly contest the following were chosen: W. M. Smith, pres.; Walter Glenn, vice-pres.; Miss Essie R. Mason, sec.; Wendell Jones, ass't sec.; Mrs. Hester Keyes, treas.; Members of the executive committee: W. C. Jeffrey, Mrs. Jessie Shepherd, Dr. M. W. Judy, Miss W. Gertrude Brown, J. W. Pate, Mrs. Chas. Foree, S. A. Stockwell, Mrs. Fannie M. Shanks and M. G. Evans. A large number of members and friends were present and took a gratifying interest in the business of the meeting. The announcement that the case against the Pantages which the local body has been pressing had been won, was made by W. C. Jeffrey as coming from Atty. B. S. Smith. The St.Paul Echo Elks Public Installation Of Officers And Ball Announced ONE YEAR AGO THIS WEEK The home of Mr. and Mrs. U. B. Tucker, 520 Sixth Ave. No., Minneapolis, was completely gutted by fire. Rev. T. J. Carr, pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church, and Miss Eva B. Walker were married in Minneapolis at the home of the bride. Atty. O. J. Smith filed for councilman in the city election race. Plans were being completed for the dedication of the New St. James Church. A representative of The Echo visited the Minneapolis colored shops, noting the progress being made by our group in business. Congressman-elect of Fourth District Makes Plans to Assume His New Duties 44 1924 Melvin J. Maas Melvin J. Maas, our new Congress-mon of the Fourth district, St. Paul, Minn., plans to leave for Washington, D. C., to take up his duties, March 4, 1927. Mr. Maas will be the principal speaker at an open forum, Sunday, Jan. 9, at Little Pilgrim church, Central Ave. and Grotto St., under the auxides of the Men's Fellowship club. Mr. Maas has taken considerable interest in the Negroes and their problems and he claims to know a great deal more about the race than has been told him. IN SONG RECITAL Mme. Mae Black Mason "A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country." Few colored people have the musical training of Mme. Mae Black Mason. Just now she is creating a furor in the Southwest. She is coming home from a tour of triumph. She should be given a public reception as a cultured representative of our city, at the time of her recital at St. James A. M. E. church Thursday evening Jan. 20 under the auspices of the Young Matrons Circle. WOMAN WINS SUIT The suit brought by Mrs. James J. Billups against P. T. Amundson for damages arising out of an automobile collision on the Rice Street road at the intersection of Highway 63 last July, was tried before Judge McNally and a jury in the District Court last Monday and a verdict in favor of Mrs. Billups was rendered for the full amount sued for, $416. Lawyer W. T. Francis represented Mrs. Billups. Criticise when things go wrong, but make your criticism constructive, and criticise yourself sometimes. Give due praise where it belongs. ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1927 Ames Lodge No. 106 and Minnehaha Temple No. 129 Are Cordially Inviting Their Friends to the Eagle Hall. The evening of the opening day of the Elks' Midwinter conference in Pittsburgh, Monday, Jan. 10, has been chosen by Ames Lodge 106 and Minnehaha Temple 129, I. B. P. O. E. of W., to hold a public installation of their officers and a Grand Ball at the Eagles' new auditorium, 8th St. at Fourth Ave. So., Minneapolis. Eagles Welcome Elks. Knowledge of colored Eagles is not known, but the Minneapolis Aerie of Eagles are giving the Ames No. 106 and Minneaha Daughters No. 129 the first opportunity to invite their members and friends to view one of the most beautiful auditoriums in the Northwest. It is stated that all of the latest improvements and features have been embodied in this hall to care for aristocratic dancing parties and entertainment of fraternal organizations. Centrally Located. There will be no difficulty in reaching the hall, as it is centrally located in the loop district, being convenient to all car and bus lines. With this engagement coming up to its expectations, it is believed that it will be the grandest and most brilliant affair of the New Year. Installation. The installation begins at 9:30 p. m. and the melody making Clarence Johnson's Night Hawks will lure the dancers on with syncopation from 10:30 p. m. to 1:30 a. m., at which time taxis will be called. The committee announces that in keeping with their policy towards their events of extraordinary importance, an admission fee of 75 cents will be charged. NEGRO HOSPITAL MAKES REPORT Total Mortality of Institution During 1926 Only 7%; 4,227 Patients (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., —A total of 4,227 patients were admitted to Freedmen's Hospital during the past fiscal year, according to the annual report of Dr. W. A. Warfield, chief surgeon. Of those, 970 were pay patients and brought a total revenue of $23,533.50. Of those admitted free of charge, 1,598 were residents of the District and 1,659 came from the States. During the year 3,861 patients were discharged. Of these 2,318 had entirely recovered, 1,301 were improved, 242 unimproved. The surgeons performed 2,030 operations with a mortality of three per cent. The total mortality at the hospital was seven per cent. The physical equipment of the hospital, Dr. Warfield reports, is in very good shape with the exception of the laundry machinery, which during the year must be almost entirely replaced at an estimated cost of $27,182. NOT GUILTY Mrs. Willimena Smith was acquitted after trial by a jury before Judge Parkes last week on a charge of shoplifting made by Neisner Bros., Inc. 5c to $1.00 store on Seventh Street. Atty. W. T. Francis defended Mrs. Smith. An action for damages may be brought against the firm. Negro Insurance Companies are Big Factor in Racial Business NATIONAL NEGRO INSURANCE ASSOCIATION NEWSPAPER TOILET GOODS BANK INSURANCE Negro insurance companies are rapidly pushing to the fore in the ranks of racial business enterprises. The National Insurance Association, comprising twenty-three of the leading companies, reports the largest growth and the most successful year in the insurance field vet experienced. Some idea of where the more than a billion and a quarter dollars worth of Negro insurance is placed may be gained from this table, which the National Insurance Association has prepared: A conception of the tremendous financial power which Negroes might control is revealed by the figures which the National Insurance Association has compiled. It is estimated that colored companies place only about one-eighth of the protection in force upon their own group. The fact is that only a negligible portion of the Negro population of America has awakened to the value of insurance in any sort of company. This is the task which the combined efforts of the companies who compose the National Negro Insurance Association is concentrated on—not getting Negroes to transfer their risks to colored concerns, but rather to appreciate in larger measure the value of building up insurance estates, thereby adding to the total racial wealth and giving protection to the families of the insured. "The security of homesteads," the associa- tion points out, "the holdin of families, the education of and the satisfaction of life, spent are frequently depend an adequate conception of of insurance." Despite the portion of business which ganzizations control, the growth of Negro companies the National Negro Insur- cation, is a definite and barometer of racial busin progress. HARRIETT HALL SINGS AT Y.W.C.A Uses Indian Songs and Gives Interesting Illustration of Selections. On the musical program at the Y. W. C. A. last Sunday, Jan. 2, appeared Mrs. Harriet Hall in a number of Indian songs. As the Indians have many beautiful legends connected with their songs, Mrs. Hall illustrated each of her numbers in a very interesting way before Mrs. Harriett Hall singing. of Indian songs As the Indians have many beautiful legends connected with their songs, Mrs. Hall illustrated each of her numbers in a very interesting way before singing. Mrs. Harriett Hall Mrs. Hall is an accomplished teacher of music and is the director of the Hall School of Music. Her second number "By Weeping Waters" the explanation was given that on the weeping waters of Minnesota (St. Croix) a party of Sloux warriors were driven across the river above the falls and killed before they reached the opposite shore. They say the water was red with blood and when it floats over the falls the waters begin to moan. It was a custom for years to go there and mourn with the waters. The squaws planted wild roses on the banks below the falls in memoriam. The scene of this song, "By Weeping Waters," is taken from the vicinity of Minesure-on-Lake St. Croix, the proposed new summer resort. Most of the joy of life is in contact with pleasing personalities. A grouch is worse than a rain at a garden party. is the task which the combined efforts of the companies who compose the National Negro Insurance Association is concentrated on—not getting Negroes to transfer their risks to colored concerns, but rather to appreciate in larger measure the value of building up insurance estates, thereby adding to the total racial wealth and giving protection to the families of the insured. "The security of homesteads," the associa- Carnation Club Gives Farewell Party To Member Carnation Club Gives Farewell Party To Member On Tuesday evening Jan. 4th the Elks club, 207 W. Central Ave., St. Paul was the scene of a farewell party given by the Carnation club in honor of Mrs. Lucian P. Gibson, who is leaving for St. Louis. Members of the club were seated at a large table which was gorgeously decorated with carnations. The club's membership consists of the Mesdames C. B. Covington, E. H. Hunt, R. S. Harris, M. D. Carter, E. L. Willis, Roy Goins, A. Finney, S. L. Cunningham, Lucian P. Gibson and Jessie Brown. Mr. Dewey Washington, who is playing at the Capitol was also guest of the club. Showing courtesy to the club, Mr. Washington responded to a request and rendered several stirring numbers. GRAND JUBILEE AND BALL HOLDING AT UNION HALL On Saturday evening, Jan. 15, 1927, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters will give a Grand Jubilee and Benefit Ball at Union Hall. The proceeds of this entertainment will be given to Mr. Frank Boyd, who is so staunchly supporting the cause of the organization and for the past year Mr. Boyd has been suspended from service in the Pullman Co., although he had been in the employ of the company nearly twenty years. All friends and members of the B. S. C. P. are urged to be present at the ball as a good time is assured. Mr. Paul L. Caldwell, local secretary of the Brotherhood, is making every effort to make this a memorable event. $900,000,000 164,000,000 25,000,000 250,000,000 tion points out, "the holding intact of families, the education of families, and the satisfaction of life profitably spent are frequently dependent upon an adequate conception of the value of insurance." Despite the small portion of business which our organizations control, the steary growth of Negro companies, avers the National Negro Insurance Association, is a definite and hopeful barometer of racial business and progress. HIGHWAYPROGRAM OUTLINED FOR 1927 New Construction Plans Partly Made; Work Depends on Funds Available. Construction work on Minnesota trunk highways will continue at nearly the same rate during 1927 as in 1926, except that less paving is contemplated, according to a statement by Commissioner C. M. Babcock. Complete plans for the year, however, will not be made until the department knows what funds are available. Work already under contract, to be completed in 1927, includes 93 miles of paving, 325 miles of grading, 143 miles of gravel surfacing and 754 linear feet of new bridges. Washington county will benefit by the construction program under way, the principal projects under contract in this vicinity being that part of the road which is unpaved between Newport and Hastings, Minnesota, which leads to Minesure-on-Lake-St. Croix, the new proposed summer resort. The paving under contract includes the unpaved gaps on No. 1 between St. Paul and Duluth and on No. 3 between St. Cloud and Sauk Centre, to be completed July 1. Paving to be completed before fall includes 11 miles on No. 1 south from Steele Center, 6.6 miles between Newport and Hastings and 15.7 miles between Wilona and La Crosse on No. 3; 20 miles from Moorhead to Hawley on No. 2, and 12 miles from Litchfield to Atwater on No. 10. Some people can't stand a high altitude. Nevertheless, it is easier to fall from the pinnacle of fame than from the stool of a repentance. PAY YOUR bills promptly and establish your credit; thereby lend prestige to your race on the buying market. PRICE FIVE CENTS STATISTICS FROM NEGRO INSURANCE COMPANIES,1925 White Companies Carrying Much More Insurance for Negroes. Negro Companies Grow Tremendous Financial Power Could Be Controlled by Negroes. (By The Associated Negro Press) Washington, D. C. Jan. 7.—That Negro Insurance companies are growing apace even though they carry but a small fraction of the insurance in force upon Negro lives is shown by the recent report issued by the National Negro Insurance Association. Some startling and encouraging figures are presented by the association in its statistics compiled upon twenty-one Negro insurance companies, most of which are members of the organization. White companies are carrying many times more insurance on colored people's lives than are the colored companies, but the report relates that "of the total of $73,581,675,814 of Life Insurance in force in the United States on December 31, 1925, the twenty-three Negro companies carried one hundred and sixty-four million, two hundred and forty-six thousand and five hundred dollars ($164,246,500), a mere drop in the bucket when compared to the total in force, but an enormous amount when all factors and handicaps are taken into consideration. The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, with $960,000,000 on Negro risks, carries five times as much life insurance on Negroes as all of the Negro companies combined. We have just scratched the surface. The field and opportunities offered by life insurance companies for Negroes are too great to be measured; they are almost unlimited." MARINE VIOLENCE ORDERED PROBED U. S. Department of Justice Acts on Affidavit Forwarded by the N. A. A. C. P. New York, Dec. 31—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, has received a letter from John Marshall Assistant Attorney General, stating that the U. S. Department of Justice, on the basis of an affidavit forwarded by the N. A. A. C. P. charging shooting and violence by U. S. marines in Miami, has asked a thorough investigation by Major General John A. Lejeune, commanding officer of the Marine Corps. The Department of Justice's letter, addressed to James Weldon Johnson, N. A. A. C. P. Secretary, is as follows: Permit me to refer to your letter of November 24, 1926 enclosing an affidavit made by Mrs. Mable I. Burnside of the County of Dade, in Florida, with respect to certain alleged action on the part of the Marines toward herself and her brother following the storm at Miami. The Department has referred this matter to Major General John A. Lejeune, with the request that he thoroughly investigate it and advise the Department of his result. As soon as General Lejeune has been heard from you will be advised. Mrs. Burnside's affidavit stated that although she was in a relief organization doing relief work, the Marines were going to compel her to come with them for forced labor, and when her brother went to her assistance a Marine shot them both. MEAL ENDS AT HOSPITAL After partaking of a midnight luncheon at the Unity Cafe, 438 Rondo St., Monday Jan. 3rd, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lewis returned to their home, 288 Rondo St. and became deathly sick. According to Mr. Lewis, the Ancker hospital and Police department refused to send an ambulance, a cab was called about 3 a. m. and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were removed to Ancker Hospital. They are now at home. Advertising rates furnished upon application. "Entered as second class matter Nov. 7, 1925, at the post office at St. Paul, Minn., under the act of March 3, 1879" BETTER BAPTIST CHURCHES statistics tell us that of the 11 millions of states, some five and one-half millions are largest per cent of church membership in an area that number, over 3 millions are Baptists. It is the belief that two of each three new-civilisation are Baptists. The pastors of the cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis are men of preparation, ability and consecration. It seems to be a sufficient number of church men to serve the needs, but they are woefully ill. A more fully equipped Memorial and Paul; and a new Bethesda and Pilgrim are Baptist needs. Everybody should help for Recent statistics tell us that of the 11 millions of Negroes in the United States, some five and one-half millions are church members, the largest per cent of church membership in any Protestant group. Of that number, over 3 millions are Baptists. A local survey leads to the belief that two of each three new-comers to our Colored population are Baptists. The pastors of the Colored Baptist churches of St. Paul and Minneapolis are men of more than ordinary preparation, ability and consecration. There seems to be a sufficient number of churches, of that denomination to serve the needs, but they are woefully deficient in appointment. A more fully equipped Memorial and Zion; a finished St. Paul; and a new Bethesda and Pilgrim are Twin City, not just Baptist needs. Everybody should help for all will be benefited. A NEW COLORED TOWN another milestone in the race's history for progressive Negroes of New Jersey added—Lawnside, N. J.—incorporated in March of future, being only ten miles from the loot, J., which is just across the river from the photo of the Hon. Mayor and city council magrave section of a colored Eastern park it among our most valuable clippings. Lawnside no Negro's home will be bombed if it suit the fancies of certain neighbors we want. In Lawnside there will be no job which is ineligible for; no theater, hotel, or publicinate against a man of dark skin. We re the statement, but to our way of thinking, enjoyed by Lawnside; Boley, Okla., Mound of Oklahoma, and other colored towns we could name the Sweet Elysian Fields that the poet in Minnesota such group action is economic present time, but we can do more as a unit here is no reason why we should continue rise and imagine that all is well in Minnesota next door neighbor, our boss, or some "aim" to be free from prejudice. Negro living in the Twin Cities now who can plainly see the "Handwriting on the wall" of our prominent attorneys was refused certain resort, other race members have been resorts where even their parents before years without fear of humiliation, but a parent! Resorts we frequented a few year may to tell us that we are not wanted. Little Minnesota resort has been in our possession; the policy of the management is to pro-enjoy its pleasures. Long will we have lawsuits for the purpose of to spend our money with some one who long will we so meekly submit to embarrass long will we sit by and look on so hope happiness that we toil for, for ourselves because we have no resort at which we do we could call back from the Celestial he sainted old Richard Allen, who decided when he discovered he was not wanted. By to resent insults heaped upon us at resort town. We have the opportunity here and in young business men of the Twin Cities here of land which is one of Minnesota's most have plans completed to sell lots at such easy an afford to buy one; 21 miles from the lake, one-third of a mile of sandy beach, convenient location. The promoters plan to make the place up-to-date: golf links, tundra, cottages, etc., in the midst of whichrium capable of conveniently seating large men are about to launch the project; if we want it is up to us to get a lot for ourselves and each week-end. In 1926 another milestone in the race's history was passed when some progressive Negroes of New Jersey added to our credit a new town—Lawnside, N. J.—incorporated in March. Lawnside has a bright future, being only ten miles from the loop district of Camden, N. J., which is just across the river from Philadelphia. We saw the photo of the Hon. Mayor and city council of Lawnside in the Rotogravue section of a colored Eastern paper, and we promptly filed it among our most valuable clippings. In Lawnside no Negro's home will be bombed if he makes it too beautiful to suit the fancies of certain neighbors who deem him undesirable. In Lawnside there will be no job which a man of ebony hue is ineligible for; no theater, hotel, or public eating place will discriminate against a man of dark skin. We may be called radical for the statement, but to our way of thinking such freedom as is enjoyed by Lawnside; Boley, Okla., Mound Bayou, Miss., Langston, Okla., and other colored towns we could name, is a close approach to the Sweet Elysian Fields that the poet Virgil mentions. For us in Minnesota such group action is economically impractical at the present time, but we can do more as a unit than we are doing. There is no reason why we should continue to live in a fool's paradise and imagine that all is well in Minnesota simply because our next door neighbor, our boss, or some of our fellow workers "claim" to be free from prejudice. Any Negro living in the Twin Cities now who was here ten years ago can plainly see the "Handwriting on the wall." Last summer one of our prominent attorneys was refused accommodation at a certain resort, other race members have been slighted at old established resorts where even their parents before them frequented for years without fear of humiliation, but alas . . . today is different! Resorts we frequented a few years ago don't hesitate today to tell us that we are not wanted. Literature from a certain Minnesota resort has been in our possession which designates that the policy of the management is to prohibit certain races from enjoying its pleasures. How long will we have lawsuits for the purpose of getting the opportunity to spend our money with some one who doesn't want it? How long will we so meekly submit to embarrassments and insults? How long will we sit by and look on so hopelessly while the very happiness that we toil for, for ourselves and families, is denied us because we have no resort at which we are welcome? Would to God we could call back from the Celestial Realms the spirit of the sainted old Richard Allen, who decided to make his own church when he discovered he was not wanted in the other church. The way to resent insults heaped upon us at resorts is to build one of our own. We have the opportunity here and now to do so. A group of young business men of the Twin Cities have bought a large tract of land which is one of Minnesota's most beautiful spots and have plans completed to sell lots at such easy terms that every one can afford to buy one; 21 miles from the Twin Cities, beautiful lake, one-third of a mile of sandy beach, wonderful scenery, convenient location. The promoters plan to have all contrivances to make the place up-to-date: golf links, tennis courts, croquet grounds, cottages, etc., in the midst of which will stand a large auditorium capable of conveniently seating large public gatherings. The men are about to launch the project; if we want anything of our own it is up to us to get a lot for ourselves, and have a place to spend each week-end. WHAT OF WHITE WIVES? other column one of our subscribers seems to question as to what place in our best social or white wives of colored men. The St. Paulish your pro and con opinions on the subjure if you wish. We do not wish to be by our correspondents. In another column one of our subscribers seems to be asking an honest question as to what place in our best social circles should be accorded white wives of colored men. The St. Paul Echo will be glad to publish your pro and con opinions on the subject without your signature if you wish. We do not wish to be bound by the opinions of our correspondents. "WHITE PRIMARY" LAWS OF TEXAS TO SUPREME COURT (Continued from page 1) Fred C. Knollenberg, of El Paso, retained by the National Association ple in behalf of Dr. Nixon, argued that as Democratic party primary elections in Texas are recognized and for the Advancement of Colored Peo-regulated by law, casting a ballot in such an election is an act of voting within the meaning of the 15th Amendment; and the immunity against discrimination on account of race or color guaranteed in that amendment, protects the Negro in his right to vote in such a primary. Mr. Knollenberg's brief further re Mr. Knollenberg's brief further recites: "The Democratic party primary in Texas is the only real election in that State, and the general election in November is nothing more than a formal ratification of the results of the Democratic primary. The same is true to a greater or less extent in a number of other States. If such an enactment under such conditions be valid, 'government of the people, for the people and by the people,' was an idle dream, and the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States were adopted in vain. "In the primary from which Dr. Nixon was excluded, no race or color was barred except his. In El Paso thousands of Whites and of Mexicans and numbers of Chinese could, and did, legally cast their ballots; but Nixon, because of remote Ethiopian ancestry, was only a spectator." The brief characterizes the Texas law, as "such a fragrant, unjust discrimination against a citizen solely on account of his race and color; such a brazen attempt to banish him from a party of his choice and brand him with a mark of inferiority, as an outcast unfit to exercise the privilege which other citizens enjoy of affiliating with the party of his choice and exercising the freedom of judgment in selection of officers under whom he shall serve, that we are constrained to believe this court in the exercise of the high powers reposed in it by the Constitution and laws, will find some means of protecting this class of citizens against such ignominy and shame even though we may have failed in our efforts properly to point the way." Associated with Mr. Knollenberg in the case are Moorfield Storey of Boston, President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Popee, Judge James A. Cobb of Washington and Robert J. Channell of El Paso, Texas. Some people grumble all of the time and some other people grumble most of the time. FOR WEEKLY NEWS RELEASES DEAD LINE ADVANCED TO WEDNESDAY NOON For BILIOUSNESS Use BEECHAM'S PILLS for the relief of Constipation, Billiousness, Sick Headache and for moving the Bowels. Helps clear the skin. Contains no Calomel! Buy from your druggist. 25c and 50c the box. BEECHAM'S PILLS --- Signed contributions not over three hundred pages in length will be printed in this column. The Echo will not be responsible for any of the opinions which may appear in the column. —The Editor. Editor St. Paul Echo: You say your paper is the mouthpiece of over 12,000 colored people of the State of Minnesota, who would be dumb if you did not furnish them with a medium of speech. Please get some of your many subscribers to answer this question, which puzzles me: "Shall we take mixed married families into our best social sets?" I know that despite the legal barriers in some states and social blocs everywhere, every once in a while some colored man with what he calls taste for straight blond hair and blue eyes, marries a woman with what it is fair to call an exalted taste for a brown skin face and perpetually waved hair. Once in a while these white wives show up in our best social groups, but seldom. The laws of our best clubs and lodges never say a colored man with a white wife cannot enter, but somehow he never gets in. I am sure I shall sometime be called upon to vote "Yes" or "No" upon that subject, and I wish to be right. I would like to know whether the readers of your valuable paper think marrying out of one's race is sufficient reason for social ostracism. W. H. W. 60 Gravity White Eagle Winter Gasoline 60 Gravity White Eagle Oil and Refining Company is a national company doing business in ten Middle Western states. White Eagle is the symbol of pure, uniform products. 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He pointed out that it had been placed a few yards over the boundary line of the village, and that it had been there since the early hours of the morning. It was an image of the goddess of the village temple, so common in south India, and represented the delty who controls small scourge. the scourge had broken out and had laid a number of people, and it was felt that unless the goddess could be persuaded to transfer the evil more would fall sick. So the little image was made and removed outside the bounds of the village. Naturally the people in the next village did not appreciate this attention, and the custom is to move it from village to village. Then sometimes it is possible to get a Mohammed, for a small fee, to destroy it completely. Best In Ten Years WHITE EAGLE 60 Gravity Winter Gasoline is the highest grade motor fuel offered in the last ten years at the same price as low test gasoline. Thousands of motorists say it is the best in ten years. The Safety Valve Orea Collins is being held for trial by the city authorities, for the murder of George Monroe, on New Year's evening, at 7:10 p. m. The shooting occurred at the home of Mrs. Belle Lenore, 296 St. Albans, during the course of a New Year's celebration. Eight persons were held as witnesses but were released on bail to await trial and thorough investigation, which date was set for hearing before the Grand Jury at 2:30 p. m., Jan. 6, 1927. The police say Mr. Collins will be charged with murder. The Women's Auxiliary wish to thank all who so kindly used their automobiles in transporting the children to and from the Neighborhood House on Dec. 28, the occasion of the Christmas party. The high cost of living now goes hand in hand with the high cost of giving. CORRECTION The first paragraph in the article "Elks to Convene in Pittsburgh on January 10-11-12," in the St. Paul Echo, Jan. 1, should have read: A communication from the Elks' committee which is holding a midwinter conference in Pittsburgh, Jan. 10, 11, 12, was received by the Elks' Lodge and the contents therein conveyed to Fred D. McCracken, Exalted Ruler-elect of Elks, Gopher Lodge No. 105, St. Paul, Minn. NEED SOME? ITS a fine thing to know where you can get cash when you need it. Our service is quick and confidential. We have helped your friends for years. Ask them about the See Daal ns (Une nl nD OO Ss eas dear iss ed SOE SPRUE SAT ha ee air tea Seta Kat Hee Be ig ee a as a iy a Bare sina ars See et eas Saat ts Eee ween Sah idea Ptah sido ate eae ae S Se ae ae Btn sy cee OMB ee i CO Ter oe Pee CRE Te Peta PER a Tieton SERA RES eh eee seas pt ndaiias an to y sae. nr) Pes = gee | eee ' : a 4 | | | a Se epee ee iia RE ae ee T= | | | = | Society- Notes & ST. PAUL NOTES ‘Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Plerce, 535 Rondo, entertained twenty guests at dinner and a wateh party, Dee. 31, 1926. ‘The Misses Irene and Cista Arm- strong entertained a number of their friends at a New Year's Eve Party. ‘There were thirty present and all en- Joyed a pleasant time. The guests danced from 7:30 p. m. to 1:30 a, m. Refreshments were served. A delightful affair of the holiday season was the Bachelor dinner given by Mr, and Mrs, Marshall Barksdale, 649 Aurora Ave. For the past fif- teen years the Messrs. Dick Johnson, John La Coste, Sid Cuthbert and Al- merique Barksdale have been guests on this occasion. A vacant chair was placed at the table for the late Henry Johnson, who was also a member of the “Last Man’s Club,” as they are known to thelr friends. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Sisemore, 691 St. Anthony Ave., entertained on Christmas Eve at a three-course Chinese dinner. They had as their guests Messrs. and Mesdames Joe Holifield, A. A. Cotton, P. H. Jack- son, Atty, and Mrs, J. A. Harris, Mr. William Alston and Miss Myrtle Moore of Denver, Colo. On the beau- tifully decorated Christmas tree were gifts for each guest. At a lste hour the guests departed, voting Mr. and Mrs, Sisemore wonderful host and hostess. The Cameo Social club was host to a few of their friends at a Christ- mas party on Thursday evening, Dec. 30, 1926, at the home of Miss Hazel Fox, 598 St. Anthony. The house was beautifully decorated in the tra- ditional red and green, and the club members were distinguished as usual by their pink and green rosettes. Out-of-town guests at the party in- cluded Miss Dorothy Green of Chi- cago, Mr. Ashton Green, also of Chi- cago, and Mr. Kenneth Richardson of Duluth. The guests danced until one o'clock, with Gerbus Oliver at the piano and Pete Robinson playing the cornet. ‘Mr. and Mrs, Maurie Strong, 452 Rondo St., motored to Des Moines, Towa, last week to visit relatives and friends. ‘The party given by the D. ¥. W. Y. K. club at Union Hall Dec. 29 was one of the most elaborate affairs of the season, The beautifully decorat- ed hall and the harmonious music furnished by Clarence Johnson’s or- chestra were in keeping with the spirit of the party. Beautiful gowns were worn by the ladies an¢ the gen- tlemen were in formal ¢ are. ‘This club is one of the oldest established among the young matrons of the city. ‘The wedding of Miss Ventress Har- ris, which was to have taken place ‘on Xmas day in Cleveland, has been postponed on account of illness. Mr. and Mrs. A. J, Smith of St. Anthony Ave., entertained at dinner on Wednesday Dee. 29. Covers were laid for ten, The evening was spent in cards and dancing. All had a wonderful time and voted Mr. and Mrs. Smith charming hosts. Mrs, Nannie B. Coleman, 944 St. Anthony Ave., entertained at a six course dinner on New Year's day. The table was beautifully decorated in the Christmas colors, green and red, Covers were laid for fourteen. After spending an enjo able evening the guests departed aeclaring Mrs. Coleman a charming hostess. All who are interested in cleaning up Crispus Attucks Home are urged to be present at the West End Y. W. C. A., Thursday evening Jan. 13, at 8p. m. The Self Culture club will meet at the residence of Mrs. R. F. Wilson, Wednesday Jan. 12, at 7 p. m. On New Year's night the Wilber- force Alumni club entertained at an elaborate dinner, at the home of Miss Lydia June, 747 St. Anthony Ave, Prof. A. S. Jackson, Commissioner of Education, favored the club with his presence and gave an interesting talk, Miss Violet Robinson of Win- nipeg, Man., who is visiting relatives and friends in St. Paul, was also present. Miss Blanche Charleston was host- ess to a number of friends on Wed- nesday evening at her home, 1013 Farrington Ave. Dancing and cards were features of the evening. Miss Violet Robinson of Winnipeg and Mr. G. Dewey Washington, noted baritone, were out-of-town guests. Mr. Edwin Kagin of Macalester College will speak at Zion Presby- terlan chureh Sunday evening at sev- en o'clock. His subject will be “Korea.” Mrs. L. E. Willis, 1460 Sherburne Ave., has been confined to her home far the last six yeeks on account of Notes | # Mrs. Alberta Dudley Mobbley of Chicago, and grand daughter Shirley Dudley, spent the holidays with Mrs. Mobbley’s sister, Mrs, Harry Ormes, 3605 12th Ave., So. The Merry Makers Lady Minstrel and Kitehen Orchestra were the guests of thelr director, Frederick C. Nelson, who entertained the entire company in a unique Christmas par- ty, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Banks, 3827 Fourth Ave. So., Thursday, Dec. 30, 1926, Program: Toast, “Appreciation,” Nelson; Song, “Bobbing Along,” Company; Extract- Scott's Marmion, “Quarrel of Mar- mion and Douglas,” Nelson; Song, ““"Relgn’ No More,” Company; Sketeh, Comedy, Margaret Darrow; Song, “Dinah,” Geraldine Pickett; Verse, ““The Trail of Life,” Nelson; Jaz, ““Timbuetoo,” Nelson; Retrsh- ments. You are invited to the Bible and Missionary Training School, at the Volunteers of America Mission No. 9, North 2nd St., Minneapolis, each Sun- day from one to two o'clock, E. W. Gilles, teacher. Mr. and Mrs. F. Peoples, 334 E. 38th St., entertained twenty friends at dinner on Dec. 27. A very pleas- ant evening was enjoyed by all pres- ent. Mr. and Mrs, F. Peoples gave one of the largest and pleasantest parties of the holiday season on Dec. 30. There were 52 guests present; all had a delightful time, Mr. and Mrs, F. W. Harsh, Jr. of Chicago, spent the New Year week-end visiting thelr mother and sister, Mrs. Ella Adams and Mrs. Adina Gibbs. Mr. Charles Brody, 821 W. Lake St., has a temporary appointment at the Cap! pl as usher in the House of Representatives, FERGUS FALLS, MINN. Central Baptist church is moving on under the able leadership of Kev. Storrs. On Dec. 24 the Xmas exer- vises were held, The program was fine and the Xmas tree very pretty. Mrs, Storrs presented a play on the Bist to a crowded house. Rev. Storrs held the people spellbound on Emancipation Day, and many white people were present at all the serv- Ices. Mr, Bud Wagner and Mrs. Blizie Mitehell were married Thursday, Dee. 30, at the pa.vonage, by Rev. Storrs. More than fifty people were in attendance at the residence on the East Side. Most all of the elty's pastors will be with Central Baptist church next week at the 8th anniversary of’ the chureh and first year of Rev. Storrs ‘as pastor. Mr. and Mrs, J. W. Milton enter- tained at dinner New Year's Day at Alexander's Cafe, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Fenton W. Harsh of Chicago. Covers were laid for eight. Mr. aad Mrs. Harsh left Sunday night for their home. ‘Those interested in the Brother- hood of Sleeping Car porters will enjoy reading the current issue of the Messenger Magazine, which con- tains an enlightening article by Mr. Paul L. Caldwell, dealing with the activities of the Brotherhood. Miss Florence Young, one of St. Paul’s popular young girls, married Attorney Caldwell Watkins of Chi- cago, Monday, Jan, 3, at St. Thomas Episcopal chureh in that city. Mrs. Eleanor Barksdale Wabl of Louisville, Ky., spent the holidays.in St. Paul with her parents. While in the city, Mrs. Wahl was the re- cipient of many social courtesies. ‘The Men’s club of St. James A. M. E. church met Thursday evening, Jan. 6, at the church, and matters of importance were discussed. For their meeting next Thursday evening at St. James chureh all men are in- vited to join in on the subject, “Shall the Negro Enter Labor Unions?” Oe. FREE—fon cee cows clss ye eat Kellogg’s Tasteless Castor Oil alma redial cooly. ‘Tee tor—oy ond 5m at al good dng tore FOR SALARY “™N LOAN C= ‘MURPHY ‘312 Builders Exchange Bldg. 2 1005 —— PHYLLIS WHEATLEY NOTES All classes have resumed work. Don’t fail to take advantage of the opportunity offered by the house to learn to sew, to make hats and make things to beautify the home in the Venetian Art Class and learn Public Speaking. Every one is studying these days. So join the army of progressive people. Gym and swimming classes Mon- day nights for girls and women, Fri- day nights for men and boys have also resumed work. For further in- formation call Cherry 3098. The prettiest party of the season was the Francis Novelty Dancing party in the auditorium Thursday night, December 30. After every group of dances favors were given by the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. David Francis. The favors were golden crowns for the ladies, balloons gas-filled to mateh thelr dresses, full dress hats for the men, horns in shape of pipes and dolls, also crick- ets, Punch was served. Mr. Clar- ence Johnson and his drummer fur- nished the music. ‘The children are certainly enjoy- ing their Xmas presents. Thelr sleds are in constant use; it 1s loads of fun to watch them on these bright new sleds coming down our slide, which is one of the best in the elty. New Year's day was a happy day at Phyllis Wheatley House, In the afternoon the Black and Gold orches- tra, of which Mr. Al Freeman is di- rector, had its first matinee dance. The orchestra was exceptionally good and not only that but it looked the part. Every one voted that the new orchestra would soon be as famous as Sammy Stewart's of Chicago. ‘The auxiliary will have its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, January 11, at 12:15, All members and friends are urged to be present. ?Uss Hudson of the Y. W. C. A. will speak, Moore’s Famous Poem Sold Before Written The full quotation runs: “The trail of the serpent 1s over them all,” and means, “They are all tarred with the same brush,” or “They are birds of a feather.” The line is from Tom Moore's poem, ““La!la Rookh.” “Lalla Rookh” is little read today, ‘Moore's fame resting solidly and last- ingly on his “Irish Melodies.” But Moore was immensely popular in his Ufetime, and got a substantial sum for every song he wrote. Mr, Stephen Gwynne, in his “Life of Moore,” tells us that John Murray offered two thousand guineas ($10,- 500) for the copyright of “Lalla Rookh” before it was written. Moore's friends thought he should have more, and, going to Longman, the rival pub- Ushing house, they clalmed Mr. Moore should recetve the highest price ever paid for a poem. “That,” said Longman, “was £3,000 ($15,000) paid to Scott for ‘Rokeby.'” Longman was inclined to stipulate for @ preliminary perusal. Moore, how- ever, refused, and the agreement was finally worded: “hat upon giving Into our hands @ poem of the length of ‘Rokeby’ you shall receive trom us a sum of £3,000.” It is probable that the publisher did not regret his bargain, for the poem had a tremen- dous sale. Judgment of Writers I wish to give you a hint about reading. All the great writers should be approached with a certain rever- ence. That {s, you should say, “There fs something great about them, wheth- er I see it or not; I must try to see what it ts.” If you do not see It, try again. You may ultimately fail. Few people are so large-minded as to ad- mire all that {s admirable, and sham admiration ts dishonest. But in that ease, blame yourself for the failure, and turn all the more earnestly to study what you do admire—what you do see the beauty of. When you read criticisms ask yourself, “Do I agree with this?” and, if not, find out your reasons. I want you so much to think for yourself—to be not presumptuous but independent in your judgment. And I should like you to fall in love with some great writer. ‘That is the true liberal education—Sir Willlam Robertson Nicall Looking for trouble is easy and finding the trouble that you are look- ing for is easier. White Front Store (CASH and CARRY Prices With FREE DELIVERY | Quality Meats and Groceries ! Fresh Dressed Poultry at All — ‘Times Elk 1888 559 St, Anthony Av. eee ee And You Are Next All the Time At Our New Location Sanitary Tonsorial Parlor 709 RONDO STREET Manicurist St Paul, Minn, Chooses Christmas For Wedding | RY ol ai \ = / \ \ all | , se | | ee se . al a tS i] a F at \ yf wk 24 = | a e =\ ee) ZS Pons 0 ap, MARCA 2 The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Invite You to a Grand Jubilee and Benefit Ball AT UNION HALL, Kent and Aurora SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 15, 1927 Clarénce Johnson's Orchestra Admission 50 Cents MINNEAPOLIS ADVERTISERS Phone—South 7954 Established 1905 W. SQUIRE NEAL Funeral Birertor 602 EB. 24th Street Minneapolis, Minn. __ST. PAUL ECHO Chooses Christn —" —_ aN. r AWC fF. a \ \~- AA\ a Var | \ Ni! \ s YY iN Ps \ FA \ . \ OR WA) \ os ‘ A 4 \ = | brn wee Durham, N. C., Jan, 8—(By the Associated Negro Press) Miss Mar- garet Louise Spaulding, daughter of Charles Clinton Spaulding, President of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company and officer and promoter of many of the most suc- cessful and serviceable institutions and organizations of his state and the country, was wed to Alexander Moore The Big Thrill ‘Tt was the ninth inning with a noth- ing to nothing score. There were two outs against the home team, and the umpire had called two strikes and three balls against the redoubtable Canavan. The pitcher calculated his distance, drew back his arm, and burled—his favorite in-curve. Cana- van measured {ts approach. with a keen eye and swung, putting all his strength behind It. Right on the nose! It sped toward the-left field fence. The left fielder wag running back: wards Would he make ft, would he make it? ‘The grandstand watched with open eyes and mouths, “Look!” Myrtle grabbed her es- cort’s arm and pointed a trembling finger, “Look at that pink and purple hat !"—Exchange. Wes Cali tiawed ‘Virginia js known as the mother of Presidents because eight Presidents of the United States were born within her borders, says the’Pathfinder Mag- azine, Washington, Jefferson, Madl- ‘son, Monroe, William H. Harrison, Ty- ler, Taylor and Wilson first saw the light of the day in the Old Dominion. Two counties had the honor of giving birth to four of these distinguished men. Washington and Monroe were born in Westmoreland and Harrison and Tyler, born in the same county, It ts an interesting fact that Harrison and Tyler, born in the same county were elected President and vice-prest- dent, respectively, at the same time. So ft. happened that whea Harrison died a month after taking oath of office he was succeeded by a man born {n the same county. ‘The good-time crowd usually land in the bad-time poorhouse. t BROWN’S BEAUTY SHOP Be Guile and Porn Systems Experienced Operator PORO GOODS FOR SALE | 509 University Dale 2149 When Down Town Stop at SAM'S Cosmopolitan CAFE Regular Meals ‘Special Attention Given to ‘Theatrical Parties Private Dining Rooms CHICKEN and CHILE OPEN DAY AND NIGHT 0B vidas, Proprietor 43 W. Exchange St. 3 ‘Free Delivery to All Parts | eof City Economy Market 902 6th Ave. No., Minneapolis GROCERIES Poultry and Meats Hyland 9746 McDUFF WOODARD, Prop | Shearin, son of one of the oldest families of Durham and North Caro- lina, Sunday evening, December 26, at six o'clock, in the pleturesque set- ting of the home, 1006 Fayetteville Street, and with the attendance of members of the families and intimate friends of the betrothed to witness the ceremony and extend their bene- diction for happy wedlock. Great Engineering Feat The construction of 600 miles of the Canadian Pacific railway through the Rocky mountains in British Columbia constituted an exceedingly difficult en- gineering feat. ‘The syndicate bulld- {ng the road actually constructed the Une from Montreal to Calgary, 100 miles from the mountains, before an available route through the ranges was discovered. The men who over. came the multitudinous engineering problems of those 600 miles of moun: tain construction erected a monument to themselves for all time. Before the work was started, the syndicate was granted terms considered over-gener- ous.by political opponents of the gov- ernment and there was much opposl- Yon to the project. One statesman predicted that the road never would earn enough to pay for axle grease.— Dearborn Independent. Every time one man puts a new Iden across he finds ten men who thought of it before he did. But they only thought. —— Keystone Hotel Barber Shop We Specialize in LADIES’ 96 c|MEN'S 9Fc LAS OO ees 35 Petite serviseOourtscus Treatmint A. WYLIE, Prop. 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When claims of economy in advertising are set forth re- member this, in the first place, the one way among many ways to get advertising at a low cost is to use the news- paper that creates and offers “Triple Service.” Your ideas can be portrayed and conveyed to more | than 7,000 readers through THE ST.PAUL ECHO | 614 Court Block— Cedar 1879 | D. W. C. CLUB SCORES HIT WITH INITIAL DANCE) ‘The D. W. C. club, composed of a number of the local young men of St. Paul, established themselves with the public as real promoters of pleas- ure on Monday night, Jan. 3, when they gave their initial dance enter- tainment at the beautiful Oxford Ballroom, According to Mr. Walter Minor, chairman of the organization, the public can look forward to another such occasion, Each time there will be something new to please the guests, Mr. Earl Clendennon was quite a favorite singing his latest song hit, “Jimmy.” Another feature on the program was the Honorable G. Dewey Washington, who is playing at the Capitol Theater in St. Paul this week. Joe Peyer's Syncopators furnished the muste, and everybody left the dance with the feeling that it was something to remember. ‘The Boys are indeed grateful to those who attended and made the affair a tremendous success. Let us examine sacredly whether thert is any wrong entrusted to us to set right.—Dickens. PAGE THREE OPINIONS REVERSED Some people are of the opinion that Ted Lewis and his band are the only ones who can play the “St. Louis Blues.” Well, folks, you are sadly mistaken, and if you don’t believe it. you should have been at the Elks’ cabaret held at the Elks’ Hall, 6th and Lyndale Ave., Minneapolis, on Thursday night, Dec. 30, and seen Jennie Cason and Myrtle Polk, the prancing and emotional waitresses, in action when Clarence Johnson and his Night Hawks showered down on the St. Louis Blues. The treat of the evening was numbers by G. Dewey Washington, baritone, and dancing by Stella Palmer, Raymond Whiting and Matthew Lewis. Mrs, T. HL LYLES | Oldest Established Mortician : Office: Cedar 0508 ; Res: Dale 3947 150 W. Fourth $t. St.Paul, Mina, The Clover Leaf Charity club will give a card Party Tuesday evening Jan. 18, at Pioneer Hall, 588 Rondo. Tickets click 25. Lunch Free. Prizes. WELCOME HALL NOTES During the year of 1926, 29,158 persons have used Welcome Hall. We hope there will be a great many more this year. Kindergarten is every morning from 10-12. Tuesday and Wednesday are dressmaking days. Junior girls at 4:15. Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 9 p.m. the boys' club meets. All boys are welcome. On Wednesday the Neighborhood club meets at 2:30. Thursday afternoon from 2-4 the Art class is held. Lamp shades and picture placques are made. Singing class from 4:15 to 5:15. Friday afternoon at 4:15 the Teen Age Girls' club meets. This is a wide awake club. All girls are welcome. Saturday from 2-4 is recreation and story telling. Children are invited to attend. On January 13 from 12 noon to 8 p. m. the first dinner of the year, sponsored by Miss Farr and Miss Gillard, will be given at Welcome Hall. Price 35 cents. Citizens Called to War There were three drawings made for the draft during the World war. One was made for each registration. The first and second drawings were made by the secretary of war, Newton D. Baker. The number drawn in the first drawing was 258, on July 20, 1917. The number in the second drawing was 246, on June 27, 1918. In the third drawing, President Wilson drew the number, which was 322. This was September 30, 1918. The first man to be selected for the draft in the United States was Harry C. Gilbert of the District of Columbia. STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY, DISTRICT COURT, SECOND LILIAN P. Moe, Plaintiff, vs. Sigard O. Moe, Defendant. Summons. (The State of Minnesota to the Above You are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint of the plaintiff in the above entitled action, the Court of the District Court of Ramsey County, Minnesota, and to serve a copy of your answer upon the subscriber, at his office, Suite 232 Metropolitan Bank District, in the streets, in the city of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, within thirty (30) days after service of this summons upon your service, and if you fail to answer said complaint within the time aforesaid, plaintiff in this action will apply to the relief demanded in the complaint. N. T. Francis Attorney for Plantiff. Suite 329 Metropolitan Bank Building Saint Paul, Minnesota. (Jan. 8-15)22 IN PROBATE COURT. In the Matter of the Estate of Frank M. State in Bedford M. State in Minnesota to All Whom I May Say. WANT ADS Bring Results Classified Advertising Rates— All Classified Ads Payable in Advance. Three cents per word; minimum charge thirty cents. FLAT to Sublet. 693 Carroll. Reasonable. Call Dale 6466. MINNEAPOLIS. 2 nice front rooms for rent furnished or unfurnished. Call South 5272 after 10:30 p. m. or before 10:30 a. m. SIX-ROOM House and six-room duplex for rent cheap. Near 38th and Clinton Ave. F. Peoples. Colfax 2044. 517 CENTRAL—4-room flat, $20.00. Elkhurst 1896. FOUR nice rooms, upper flat;. rent very reasonable. Humboldt 367b. MODERN five-room cottage for rent. near Lexington on Rondo. Call Dale 3918. LIGHT housekeeping rooms for rent. 683 Carroll. Dale 1394. 1 Jackson by No Means Lacking in Education John Quincy Adams declined to attend the ceremonies at Harvard college in 1833 when the honorary degree of doctor of laws was conferred upon Andrew Jackson, then President of the United States. His reason, according to his diary, was that "as an affectionate child of our alma mater, I would not be present to witness her disgrace in conferring her highest literary honors upon a barbarian who could not write a sentence of grammar and hardly could spell his own name." Adams' estimate of Jackson has been challenged by Dr. Archibald Henderson, who tells in the Raleigh (N.C.) News and Observer, the result of his exhaustive researches regarding Jackson's early life. He finds that Jackson, as a boy, received a better education than the average child of his station in life. Later he attended Waxhaw academy. He continued his studies in that part of Carolina known then as New Acquisition. An account of the life of Rev. Francis Cummins, once a teacher at Bethel, S. C., shows that Jackson was one of his pupils and there is evidence that for a short time Jackson attended Queen's museum in Charlotte, N. C. Visitor Surely Had There was great excitement in the Jones home out on Long Island. A real lord was paying them a visit. He was now sitting at the dinner table and Mrs. Jones fluttered as she urged my lord to eat this and that. Mr. Jones, swollen with a sense of the great honor bestowed upon his household, began each sentence with lord and ended it the same way with a worshipful not to say reverential, air. As a special privilege—thinking that he might talk about it in his maturer years—little Willie Jones, aged five, had been permitted to attend the function on condition that he refrain from talking unless spoken to. Mindful of this pledge, the little fellow sat in silence, his large round eyes fixed in a stare upon the face and form of the stranger. But when he saw the visitor's eye roaming hither and yon across the laden table as though seeking something, an innate sense of hospitality moved him to speak. "Mom! Oh, mom!" said Willie. "What is it, Willie?" asked the mother. "God wants a pickle."—Everybody's Magazine. Columbus' Debt to Wife If it be true that there is a woman in the background in every notable achievement, there seems to be justification in calling Dona Felpa, the wife of Christopher Columbus, that influence in the life of the man who was later to discover the western world. When Columbus talked to her about his exploration enthusiasts, she was sympathetic and his ambitions appear to have found grateful nurtures at their fireside. There is a tale of how Dona Isabella, Columbus' mother-in-law, produced an old box containing maps and logs—plausibly kept relics of her husband. It may be that something found in this box prompted in Columbus the conception, later to become a flaming article of faith, of a land beyond the horizon—Kansas City Times. Prophetic Plant A plant which is said to be able to predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions bears the scientific name of Abrus precatorius. It is a native of Cuba, has no flowers, and consists of a long stalk from which branch numerous twigs containing rows of delicate-looking leaves. The leaves frequently change color or close, while the twigs bend themselves into curious positions. This plant is highly sensitive to electric and magnetic influences, and by being able to interpret the movements of the plant in response to electric currents the scientist is enabled to predict great convulsions of nature. Flowers and Coins Plenty of money has always gone into floral exhibitions, and this is literally true in England, where a florist has succeeded in getting delicate tints with the aid of silver coins. He drops silver coins in water in which the flowers are standing. Silver hydroxide is formed and the action of the chemical changes the natural color of the blossoms, giving them shadings not possible under natural conditions. After the coloring has proceeded to a satisfactory degree, the coins are removed and a few crumbs of slaked lime or mortar are added to fix the tint. Nurich's Great Idea "Now let's see about this portrait you're to make of my wife," sald Nurich. "Water colors rub out easily, don't they?" "Oh, yes," sald D'Auber; "it must be in oil—" "Wait a minute. Just make the head and neck in oil and the dress in water color. Then it'll be easy to bring it up to date every time the style changes." Two Viewpoints Sometimes the man who insists his wife is his "right hand" never lets his right hand know what his left does. Such consideration *may* be prompted by the best of motives, and then again by another reason. - Grit. DEATHS Pearl Vader Rosier Mrs. Pearl Vader Rosier, formerly residing at 619 Emerson Ave. No., died after two days' illness at Minneapolis General hospital, Dec. 31. She is survived by her husband, Courtney Rosier, a sister Lillian and brother, theodore Vader. Funeral services were held at Neal Chapel, Jan. 3, 1927, Rev. C. B. Burton officiating. Interment at Crystal Lake cemetery. W. Squire Neal, funeral director. Edward Williams Edward Williams died suddenly, Jan. 3, at Minneapolis General hospital. Former residence, 712 Lyndale Place. Funeral services at Neal Chapel, Jan. 6. Burial at Crystal Lake cemetery. W. Squire Neal, funeral director. Dominion Sought as the Perfect Freedom The history of the struggle for liberty in the deeper sense is thus not merely the history of wars fought and battles won in the name of deliverance from oppression. It is the history of the struggle of mankind for dominion; and dominion is only another name for the perfect freedom. Man has achieved not only freedom from the beast, but dominion over it, not only freedom from enemy man but dominion over him. He has achieved at least a partial safety from the elements, and exercises at least a partial dominion over them. He has learned to divert and dominate the lightning; he has made fire and water his slaves, and only on occasion do they rise against him; he has subdued the hard earth with the share, and converted its minerals and metals from dead weights into the ministers of his comfort. He has made the labor of an hour the achievement of a minute; he can travel in a day by sea the week's distance of his grandfathers, and by land the distance of their month; he has vanquished the air. In these ways and others he has won new liberties. In these ways and others he is seeking liberty still—through the control of natural forces, the control of disease, the control of intelligence, the control of passion, the control of men in masses and 'ugly.' Grant Showerman in the University of California Chronicle. Called "Ride and Tie" Salmon P. Chase, Lincoln's secretary of the treasury, showed financial ability early in his life. When he went from his New Hampshire home to Worthington, Ohio, to live with his uncle, he was accompanied by an older brother as far as Cleveland, where he was given instructions as to how to reach Worthington. Finding that he had to wait several days for a coach to take him as far as Medina, he obtained a canoe and earned several dollars by ferrying people across the Cuyahoga river, related J. H. Galbraith, Ohio historian. In Medina he met two young men from Worthington, whom he was to accompany on their return trip. They had come on horseback, so young Chase was introduced to the "ride and tie" method of travel. One of them would mount the horse and ride forward several miles, of course outstripping the one who walked. Then the rider would dismount and tie the horse by the roadside and press on by foot. The other would reach the horse, mount it and passing his companion, would tie it and go ahead on foot. In this way the horse was spared a double burden and the travelers made good speed. Of the Old School An old gentleman and a very young lady arrive simultaneously at the elevator in a large hotel. Both are French (This is a true story.) "Room for one," says the elevator boy. The old gentleman, with a courteous bow and a murmured "Madame!" stands to one side. "Oh, not at all," declares the young lady smiling. "I am young, and I'll walk up." "Precisely, madame, you are young, whereas I belong to the period when one surrendered one's place to a lady. So you must understand, my dear, that I am too old to take yours." The young lady smiles and steps into the elevator—but forgets to say "Thank you."—From Le Figaro Hebdomadire, Paris. (Translated for the Kansas City Star.) Engine Cylinders The Society of Automotive Engineers says that all radial or rotary engines as commonly used in airplanes have an odd number of cylinders around a single crank. The firing order skips alternate cylinders, and will have occurred in all the cylinders in two complete revolutions of the crank or cylinder, depending on whether the engine is a fixed or rotary radial engine. Engines of this type having an even number of cylinders, such as 10 or 14, are composed of two banks of five and seven cylinders, respectively. Radial and rotary engines are characterized by having the cylinders disposed at equal angular intervals around a complete circle. LESLIE LAWRENCE POST 345% Robert Street, 56, Pal, Minn. Devoted to the promotion and welfare of the American Legion in general Leslie Lawrence Post in particular. Devoted to the promotion and welfare of the American Legion in general. Lealie Lawrence Post in particular. LONG-FI The WRAPPING Keeps it Clean and Fresh "Good Morning Buddy. Have You Paid Your 1927 Legion Dues?" KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AS AN EX-SERVICE MAN That if you are disabled from sickness or injury caused by your active service in the World War, you are entitled to compensation in money That if you are entitled to compensation in money you are also entitled to reasonable medical and hospital care for your disability? That "medical and hospital care" includes besides free treatment and medicine, artificial limbs and their repairs, artificial eyes, spectacles, braces, arch supporters, special shoes, abdominal belts, elastic supports, trusses, and in fact anything that is recommended by the United States Public Health Service physician who is rendering the treatment? That all the "medical and hospital care" has been delegated to the United States Public Health Service by an act of Congress, and that the U. S. Public Health Service has a physician appointed in every county in the United States? It's Long Lasting Qualities Make It Economical WILLIAMS $15750 HARD COAL OZARK That the counties' best civilian hospitals have been contracted to care for ex-service men in all cities having a population of 25,000 or over; that these hospitals are paid enough to give good service? That where the U. S. Public Health Service has a contract with a civilian hospital, a proficient medical staff of the best specialists in that vicinity are appointed as officers of the U. S. P. H. S. to aid in the examination and treatment of the ex-service men? Now just a word to remind you that the Adjutant has yet a number of blank 1927 membership cards, AND FINALLY F. D. Williams Coal Co. 63 East 4th Street Cedar 3236 KREGAL & RENCHIN DRUGGISTS When did you last pay your subscription to THE ECHO? Don't you honestly think every ex-service man owes to this publication a debt of gratitude? Cancel it by saying "here in please find inclosed." Shoot! And don't wait. Although no list of signers has been found of the New York agreement of merchants to make all past and future orders for British merchandise contingent on the repeal of the stamp act, it is believed that the Jewish merchants of the city of that day joined with their fellow business men. The original agreement entered into by Philadelphia merchants, however, shows that the leading Jews of that city were among the signers. They were Mathias Bush, David Franks, Bernard Gratz, Michael Gratz, Joseph Jacobs, Benjamin Levin, Hyman Levy, Jr. Samson Levy and Moses Mordecal. es Your Money Go! Where Does You You Can Help Make A News-Paper If you and do no him why race news If you the Echo that will in the co lished, us coupons bills when literature Where Does Your Money Go! If you are trading with a merchant and do not see his ad in this paper, ask him why he does not advertise in your race newspaper. 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