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The St. Paul echo., 1926-05-08
Hall Johnson, Violinist, Writes
Music, Lyrics, for "Goopher-
ed," Assisted by Langston
Hughes.

"Goophered," play with music,
presenting aspects of Negro life in
South Carolina, and emphasizing the
part played by "conjure" woman,
is now in rehearsal for presentation
in Harlem theater.
The text of the play was written
by Casper Garrett, at present door
man at the 49th Street Theater, and
the music and lyrics were composed
by Hall Johnson, colored violinist
and composer, music teacher in Har-
lem, who played in the orchestra of
Shuttle Along"
Additional lyrics have been writ
ten for the piece by Langston
Hughes, whose poem, Weary Blues"
was awarded first prize last year in
the Opportunity Magazine contest.
The leading role, that of the con-
jure woman, is being rehearsed by
Abbie Mitchell, we'll known on the
musical comedy stage for the past
twenty years.
Mr.. Johnson said the first perform
ance would probably be given about
May 81.
This is an attempt to bring be-
fore the public truer picture of Ne
gro rural life than has been seen in
the jazz revues," declared Mr.. John
son, in announcing the production.
1--WE shall try to represent the real
dancing asst Is s-dene- on the planta-
tion, buck-and-wing, shake-downs,
the ancestors of the Charleston
which is now so much in vogue. The
dancing will be a feature of the pro-
duction, although, like the music and
text, it will be subordinate to the
picture we shall try to draw of Ne
gro life. I am making a big feature,
too, of the choral singing, in which
Negro spirituals and work songs will
have a prominent place."
The St. Paul echo., 1926-05-08

bourines.
Mrs. Frost stated that the children
did amazingly we'll considering their
ages as this sort of study ordinarily
required a weeks time for perfec-
ton.
Facts of Progressive Series.
The Progressive series of Piano
lessons is a complete text work for
piano study arranged in accordance
with approved teaching principles.
1t consists of printed lessons, eXer-
cises, studies and compositions with
instructive annotations.
Time and expense is saved by the
Progressive series. 1t develops the
intellect, perfects technic, insures
correct Interpretation and gives the
student the proper understanding of
the laws of music.
The Progressive series is text for
education in music. Only teachers
who have passed the required exam
nations are permitted to teach it..
The student is therefore assured
efficient instruction. A number of
prominent Conservatives honor GER
tificates issued by Progressive series
teachers. Students presenting these
certificates are allowed full credit for
work done without examination.
Mrs. King is one of the few teach
ers of our group qualified to take
students for this method.
Glass subjects in test were Master
Orrington Hall, Richard Stokes,
Laura Hall, Virginia Williams,
Laurence Mitchell, Margaret Slaugh-
ter, Ashmore Stokes, Shirley House,
Annette Hatton, Margaret Downing
and Clyde Bannister.
The St. Paul echo., 1926-05-08
Difference Between Manual
"Gyna" and Comprehension Of
Music Stressed In Lecture

Is music an investment or an eX.
pense is a question which is contin,
ually asked by parents whose chill.
dren have a natural inclination fol
music or show talent after training
In the end do the parents receive re-
suits from money invested in musical
education for their children?
Are your own children getting a
musical education or are they merely
taking piano lessons? Is it their
minds that are being cultivated or
merely their fingers being drilled in
gymnastics?
That these questions are of more
than vital Importance was emphasiz-
ed in a lecture and demonstration
given Thursday evening at the Y. w.
C. A. by Mrs. Frost, representative of
Progressive Series Normal Depart
ment, before large group of inter
ested parents under the auspices of
Mrs. Bertha Lewis King, well-known
pianist and student at McPhail con-
servatory.
A class of boys and girls who had
an hour of training under Mrs.
Frost's supervision on the day pre-
vious were subjects used in the
demonstrations. Questions which
sometimes require weeks of study by
a single pupil were readily answered
with accuracy by the class group.
Another important feature in the
progressive series teaches that
rhythm, tone and harmony can be
acquired in very short space of
time. The children gave an illustra-
tion of rhythm in an orchestral test
using various instruments such as
cymbals, bells, drums and tam
The St. Paul echo., 1926-05-08
FOR
0KLAHOMANSAT
STAKE IN COURT
Attorneys Bruce, Adams Repre-
sent BOley Before U. S. Cir
cult Court of Appeals.
Negroes Denied Ballot
COl0red Town Wins in Lower
Court in Rising Against
White Political Control.

Whether colored citizens of Boley,
OKLA, will or will not be given the
right to vote, right granted in the
constitution of the state, will be de-
cided as the outcome of case in the
United States Circuit Court of Ap-
peals here Wednesday.
The case grew out of a condition
which has existed in Boley for the
last 20 years in which white politi-
clans have dominated the affairs of
Obfuskee county in which Boley is
situated.
Motion for Dismissal.
Attorney j. ]. Bruce, representing
Boley. in his argument before the
local court headed by Judges San
borne, Booth, and Stone, read the
testimony from the lower court
which showed specifically h t
Thomas Hill, registrar of Obfuskee
county, had refused to register Boley
citizens for no reason other than that
they were Negroes.
Mr. Bruce made motion that the
case be dismissed. If the motion is
sustained, the decision of the lower
court granting Negroes their consti-
tutional right to vote will become
effective.
Registration Refused.
A town of 5000 inhabitants, all of
whom are Negroes, Boley has been
made the butt of schemes by which
Negroes not alone within the town,
but within the whole of Obfuskee
Continued on page p
The St. Paul echo., 1926-05-08
Death Claims
Aged Cook OF
fC0n' General
(Preston News Service)

Washington, Pa, April 26.-
Charles Brown, 80 years old, born in
slavery in Virginia, who cooked the
last meal General "Stonewall' Jack
son ate before the battle in which he
was fatally wounded, died here
Thursday in the Washington county
infrmary.
Browns body was inferred in
Washington cemetery by the congre-
cation of the Jefferson Avenue
Methodist Episcopal church (white)
which he served for many years as
janitor.
Brown was owned by Sophia
Wood. He was loaned by her to
Colonel Grayson, and served him
throughout the war. 1t was while
with Colonel Grayson that he pre-
pared the last meal eaten by the
Confederate General Jackson.
The St. Paul echo., 1926-05-08
Twin CITY ELKS
Dine AT PIONEER
Past Exalted Rulers Council to
Inspire Local Branches
to the Front.

The officers of Ames and Gopher
Lodges and Cyrus l.. Lewis were in
vited guests at a smoker held after
the regular business session of a
meeting of the Past Exalted Rulers
Council, No. 80, of the Elks 1. B. P.
o. E. w., on Tuesday evening, May
4, at Pioneer Hall. Mr.. Joe Levy,
state deputy of Minnesota was chair
man of the committee on arrange
ments, which consisted of w. T.
Thurston, L. C. Jackson and Ben.
Berry.
Clarence w. Wigington, chief
antler of the council officiated and
called on a number of members who
responded nobly in two-minute talks
in behalf of Elkdom. Members and
officers speaking were Dr. Sizer
Thanh Travis, w. r. Morris, j
Louis Erwin, Joe Levy, Charles Sum,
ner Smith, Exalted Rulers Bryant
and Walker, who dwelt on the ideals
of Elkdom and pictured examples OF
how to create brotherly love.
At II p. m. Charlie Miller led in
singing, "A Charge To Keep l Have.
Lawyer Morris offered the blessing
to a delightful luncheon which was
served.
Lawyer Erwin stressed the point
that, TOO much time is spent trying
to get new members and too little
time in keeping old members" Joe
Levy displayed his fighting spirit
when he stated that their delegate.
were going to Cleveland this year tC
| bring back a state. office to Mime
sofa. Thanh Travis reminded the
boys that the elk is the monarch o.
the forest and is always in the leaC
and it is necessary to step some tt
get ahead of an Elk or even keep VI
with one. Charles Sumner Smith
urged more business tactics and ad
vised a study of economics. Clar
ence Wigington gave very interest
| ing talk on the Black Race and it!
achievements from ancient history o.
10000 years ago up to the presen
time and said, "Why be ashamed tt
be of the black race?" We should
be proud of our race and the many
great things in history to our credit.
A delightful luncheon was served
while Clarence Johnson and Ozzit
Shauffner entertained, adding jo!
and mirth to the occasion.
The St. Paul echo., 1926-05-08
WHITES TAKE MAN FROM
SHERIFF; NONE CAUGHT
(Preston News Service)

Tampa, Fla, May "a band of
masked white men held up Sheriff
Cobb, of fernando county, near Is
tachatta, Wednesday night and seiz-
ed Charles Davis, whom the sheriff
was taking from a Jail at Ocala to
Brooksville. Sheriff Cobb declares
that he has been unable to find any
trace of-the mobbists although every
effort had been put forth to appre-
hend them.
Davis was charged with the death
of white deputy sheriff of Pasco
county, who was killed when he at
tempted to arrest Davis at a turpen-
tine still near Richloam, on April 1,
The St. Paul echo., 1926-05-08
penn ASKS FOR
NEGRO DRY men
Appointment of C0lOred District
Attorneys, Enforcement Off
GERS Would Help, Claim.
(Preston News Service)

lIlSSlOu 1CWS SClNlCCJ
Washington, D. c., May 6.-Be-
fore the senate subcommittee on the
Judiciary in the wet and dry" hear
ing, DR.. l. Garland Penn, Cincinnati,
Ohio, made plea for the appoint
ment of more Negroes as assistant
United States district attorneys and
prohibition enforcement officers as an
aid toward stricter and more general
enforcement of the Volstead Act and
the Eighteenth Amendment.
Said he, Negro bootleggers are in
most cases affiliated with white boot
leggers, and apprehension of both by
Negro officers is more likely than
otherwise" The fine work of former
assistant United States district at
torney Beatty, in Cincinnati, was re-
ferred to by DR.. Penn, in the appre-
hension and conviction of the many
Cincinnati police who were sent to
the Atlanta federal prison. The fact
was also stressed that Negroes were
interested in the enforcement of all
the amendments to the Constitution.
Repeal of the Eighteenth because
of minority insistence upon viola
ton, and inability to enforce the
same, would be the same argument
for the repeal of the Fifteenth. The
Charlotte IN. c. Observer stated
that Secretary Penn was one of the
most interesting witnesses appearing
before the senate committee.
The St. Paul echo., 1926-05-08
JERSEY CITIZENS
Get PROTECTION
after DISORDER
Fatal Stabbing of Boxer in
Street Brawl at Carteret
Causes Serious HOstilities.
Many Use Barricades
Pastor of Burned Church Claims
Political AnimOsity at
Bottom of Riot.
IN. A. A. C. P. Press Service)

New York, May 7.-Following ri
otous attacks on the colored people Of
Carteret, N. j., and the burning of
the Baptists' church there, Herbert
]. Seligmann of the National Associa-
tion for the Advancement of Colored
People was sent to the city to make
an investigation.
Mr.. Seligmann had a conference
with Mayor Mulvihill in which he de-
manded full police protection for the
colored citizens of the town. In ad-
dition, the N A. A. C. P. twice tele-
graphed Governor A. Harry Moore
of New Jersey urging military pro-
lection if necessary for the colored
people.
Stabbing Starts Trouble.
Mr.. Seligmann's report on the Car
teret trouble is as follows:
EARLY Sunday morning. April 25,
in street fight between colored and
boxer we'll known locally, was stab
bed to death on the streets of Car
teret. That night a mob formed, de-
termined to run the Negroes out of
town. attacked the First Baptist
church during services, routing the
worshippers and burning the church
to the ground. Upwards of 100 col.
ored people were driven out of Car.
teret, and of those who remained
many stayed all night in the Armour
and Liebig fertilizer plants where
they were employed or barrfcaded
themselves in their homes.
"On April 27, the town was quiet
although threats of violence against
Negroes were made in connection
with the funeral of the prize fighter
Carroll, on the following day, which
CONTINUED on page ~
The St. Paul echo., 1926-05-08
COOLIDGE TO Get
PROTEST LETTER
Bill in Congress Providing Sep
arate Bathing Beaches in
Washington, Issue.
N. A. A. C. P. Press Service)

n. A. A. G. =. Press SerVlce)
Washington, D. c., May A let
ter to President Coolidge, protesting
against the passage of bill in the
House of representatives, carrying a
senate amendment which provides
expressly for the use of bathing
beaches in the national capital with
segregation of white and colored
people, has been sent to the White
House by Neval H. Thomas, presi-
dent of the Washington branch of
the National Association for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People.
In the letter to President Coolidge,
the Washington n A. A. C. P. urging
him to veto the bill, states that:
1.-The Objectionable feature of
this bill was put into it in the
last stages of its passage
through Congress and our atten-
ton was not drawn to it until
after its passage, hence our only
recourse is to you.
1.-The matter is therefore re-
spectfully called to your atten-
tion with the wish that you may
not permit this bill to become
law with your approval"
The bill is numbered H. R. 6556,
and colored citizens are urged to
write President Coolidge asking that
he veto it.
The St. Paul echo., 1926-05-08
N.A.A.C.P.MAKES
PUBLIC FACTS IN
ANNUAL REPORT
National Change in Attitude To-
ward Negro Culture, Art
Noted in Document.
Segregation Main Issue
$50 Meetings Held by AssOcia-
ton in Past Year; 10000
Miles, 81 States Covered.
IN. A. A. c.. P. Press Service

IN. A. A. C. P. Press Service)
American Negroes are being rec
ognized as creative artists and con-
tributors to the national culture, &C
cording to the annual report of the
National Association for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People, 50
Fifth Avenue, published today.
lone of the most significant
changes that has taken place regard
ing the Negro in this country" says
the report, "is the recent change of
attitude, we might say national
change of attitude, toward Negro
culture and art.
New Fields Open.
To-day the most important peri
odicals in the country are open to
Negro writer's. The greatest publish
ing houses bring out the books of
Negro authors. Negro singers and
musicians fill the finest concert halls
in the country. Colored singers are
soloists with the most famous orches-
tras."
One of the most important factors
in bringing about the national recog-
milton of the Negro's creative gifts,
the N. A. A. C. P. report declares,
has been the Spingarn Medal, award
ed annually for most distinguished
achievement to some American of
African descent, calling public atten-
tiop to this achievement. In recent
years the medal has gone to the cele-
brated tenor, Roland Hayes; Profess
sor George w. Carver, soil and agri-
cultural chemist of Tuskegee; James
Weldon Johnson, author of the Book
of American Negro Spirituals, and
Charles S. Gilpin, who created the
title role in Eugene O'Neill's play,
"The Emperor Jones'"
Defense Fund Created.
Continued on page 81
The St. Paul echo., 1926-05-08
Seven State Delegates
Named for Conference

New York, May 7.-Seven
states have already appointed
delegates to the Seventeenth
Annual conference of the Ma
tional Association for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People
to be held in Chicago June 23-
20. The seven states are:
Massachusetts,, Iowa, Missouri,
Illinois, New York, Louisiana
and Wisconsin.
Miss Mary White Ovington,
chairman of the Board of Di-
rectors of the N. A. A. C. P,
has announced that she will at
tend the Chicago conference
and will preside at one of the
meetings.
The St. Paul echo., 1926-05-08
RACE FIGHTS FOR VOTE HERE
T71eater D00rn1an Finishes Play
To Be Given In New York Nav 81
CHURCH WORKER HAS
COLLISION THURSDAY


Mrs. Eva Neal, 531 st. An
thony Ave-, while driving her
car Thursday in the early
afternoon, collided with a Ford
touring car. Mrs. Neal was
driving directly up Iglehart
Ave-, when the man in the 9TH
er car cut in from Kent st.
The man was injured and TAX
en- to Ancker hospital. Mrs.
Neal and Mrs. Grace Cotton,
who was with Mrs. Neal, were
not hurt.
The St. Paul echo., 1926-05-08
ANNUAL SERVICES

The annual Thanksgiving services
of all the branches of the G. U. o. o.
F., will be held Sunday, May 8,
8 p. M, at Union Hall. There will
be a good program and no collection.
All members in good standing are
requested to attend. The public is
cordially invited.
The St. Paul echo., 1926-05-08
WASHINGTONIAN DIES

Mr.. John Coquire is mourning the
death of his aged mother, Rachel
Coquire, who died in Washington,
D. c., May 2, at the age of go. Mrs.
Coquire is survived by three daugh-
ters and two sons.
The St. Paul echo., 1926-05-08

Appearing with his colleague, At
torney Spencer Adams, before the
United States Circuit Court of Ap-
peals here Wednesday, Mr.. Bruce
reviewed his arguments for the liter
ally disfranchised colored residents
of Boley, Okla, and moved the court
for a dismissal of the case.
The St. Paul echo., 1926-05-08

in point of tender regard
and careful tr ea t m e mt
should be every day in the
year. The one day is SYM
bOlic of the rest.
The St. Paul echo., 1926-05-08
BRps s1sG

earlier now than they did
six weeks ago; light comes
sooner to a mournful sky.
Have you seen that light
and subscribed?
, 1926-12-07
S.. IlGEaaS News,
might School,

Classes for adults wil be established
in the Junior High School building en-
Monday evening. December s. 1896 he
Nieht School is in,ended tor those Wto
cannot read or ~rIte, foI those no lett
school early IN life 3and would like 10 re-
, 1926-12-07

tie Uu.sea Sales IN which be asked for
q 'ru.IUg as 0 whether toe Colonial
Council las tae right to q cIaa upon
tie validity of IFS appointed members. "
10 this, the Attorney General Of the
United States replied 10 part: Il am
therefore of the opinion that the Colonial
Council Of Saint Ctoix is without 8uthori-
ty to pass upon the qualifications of
members nominated by the Governor. "
Accordingly. at the meeting of the
Colonial Council set for July Il. 1926,
and over a year since its last legal meet
ing, a sufficient number Of Council mem
beCs attended. 2 quorum was declared
the protested members seated and the
Council began anew its legal operations.
The Governor is pleased to no0e that
the Colonial Council Of Saint Croix is
now IN LEGAL operation and is function
ing normally.
The Colonial Council of S. Thomas and
ST. John has been character izaa BY lis
frIendanes5 10 the Government and its
keen appreciation Of the various pro-
bIenls with which it has been confront
ed.
LEGISLATION
During tie year there were introduced
in Congress several bills to provide an
Organic Act for The Virgin Islands.
That these Islands shouId be govern
ed by laws purely American il spirit,
cannot well be denied. But this spirit
must be interpreted IN terms OF local pos
sibilities, economically and politically,
1t is trusted that nc legislation which does
not carefully weigh these insuIar eIe
ments be seriously considered by the Con-
gress.
1t is believed that the inhabitants Of
the Virgin Islands should be given Uai-
ted States citizenship. They expected jt
with the purchase OF the islands aad it
would eplear shat th5ir exLtctaJuus
were translated into fayo. bic terms in the
treaty of c~sssiou. This Interpretation
was later decided to be erroneous SO that
they are now 'iuhahitants of the Virgin
Islands entitled to The protection OF The
United States Y ii this small outpost in
the West Indies IS to be 2 credit to the
natioI, their aspirations to citizenship
and naturalization should BE- needed.
With such favorable action 90 their. de-
5ires, there should not OF necessity follow
unlimited franchise without at least an
educati0ns! qualification. Conditions in
the Virgin Islands bear Ii.JI4 on 20 re-
sembIauce to those in the States.
90 b. c0H5jBA2I.)
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81. TbOEaas News.
sNigls5 School,
Classes for adults viii be established
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-03

CITY GOAL ME N
FACE ACT ION

Further action by the senate viii
be necessary IN the event that tho
retaiI coal dealers Of the city decline
to permit an inspection Of their
books BY auditors designated BY the
senate DISTRICT COMMITTEES.
a resolution enabling the com
rnittee to subpoena the books o. the
coal merchants and providing for
funds for an investigation, IL now
IN the hands Of the Senate Commit
tee on Audit and Control. Of which
Senator Keyes Is chairman.
1t may be reported to the Senate
today. 1f any opposition III offered.
ii may take some time to obtain
sction on the resolution from the
Senate.
The counter proposal Of the coal
dealers. that an audit Or the books
should be made under the direction
OF the Merchants and Aanufactur-
crs Association. has been rejected
BY the District Committee inform
ally, but may come up again Tor
consideration at the meeting Of the
COMMITTEES tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-03
RECEIVER ASKED FOR
HERALD HARBoR, INC,

Herald Harbor. Inc. 1921 New
York Ave. ~ W.. w. G. Shelton,
Wilson L. Baker, jr.; Charles Al.
Galloway, Shelton Baker, Inc, and
The Severn River Development Com
Inny have been cited to show cause
why a receiver should not be ap,
pointed for Herald Harbor, Inc. 10
take charge of its business The
order of the court was issued at the
request of c. s.. Eddy.
Represented by Attorneys Lam
bers. Yeatman, MacCullen and Bige.
low. Eddy alleges that certain of
The officers Of the corporation are
preventing him from performing hi
duties as an officer of the concern.
IN that they do not give him access
10 the books for the purpose of ex-
aiming their transactions in con
nection with the sale of property.
Eddy claims that more than 5000. 900
nave been received by the company.
and its officers for the sale of LAND.
tIIt that the books of the COMPANY
chow only 5000 900. Eddy alleges
other irreguia rites and asks that
the officers be required to account
Tor the moneys and other properties
OF the concern.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-03
MARSHAL SNYDER HEADS
JULY FOURTH COMMITTEE

Inc District Commissioners TODAY
appointed F1gar c. Snyder, United
States marshal for the District, as
chairman of the general com n,itt .
on arrangements for the ceIeb,.a to-,
on Fourth Of July of the I55tb an.
nlversary of the signing of the
declaration of independence.
Isaac Cans, former president ne
the- Chamber of Commerce. wa
selected by the city heads to lie
chairman of the finance commit.
tee: The celebration will be held
under the auspices of the Com.
munity >nter Department of the
public schools. OF which Mrs. Cecil
Norton Sisson Brov is general d..
rector.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-03
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED

Elective offices of the Chamber Of
Commerce are newly filled today as
a result Of the first meeting Of
the new board OF directors in the
Homer Building last night
Arthur E. Seymour remains as
secretary and Wallace Nick. StoWelI
and Chaplin Brown as treasurer and
general council, respectively. George
H. Brown won cver Arthur @.
Smith for directors office and
Martin A. Leese. president. heads
the executive committee, members
being Ivan c. Well, Charles w.
Darr, Ross r. Andrews, Jerome
Fanciulli, Isaac Cans, Robert ~.
Harper. Rudolph Jose, Albert
Schulteis, C. NJ. Malvin Sharpe and
A. Leftwich Sinclair.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-03
BUDGET BUREAU GETS BILL
ON TEACHERS PENSIONS

The District Commissioners fodav
forwarded the Budget Bureau the
draft of bill drawn by the Board
OF EDUCATION providing for several
amendments to the teachers retire
ment bill.
III the measure does not conflict
with the financial program of the
President, it is understood that the
Dill VIII be sent to Congress
amended as to the provisions for
larger contributions to the retire
ment fund by teachers, with a sub.
sequent increased annuity.