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The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1927-05-07
Movie Stars On
Stage Longing
For Screenland

Theatrical people are all known
to have their peculiarities," said Har-
old Baquat, when talking to Echo
representatives, on Monday night,
May End at the Style Show given by
the Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary
at the Coliseum. Mr.. Baquat was in
company of Napoleon Whiting both
of the Sunshine Sammy Co., that was
playing at the Palace Orpheum the
first half of the week.
Although these young men are
rather modest they talked quite
freely on the great possibilities of an
artist on the stage. "As interesting
as the stage is the screen world is
more fascinating" said Mr.. Whiting.
Screen sketches are ever lasting in
ones mind. You often find yourself
back in screenland when in public,
for this reason 1 prefer the movies" I"
said Napoleon Whiting.
The company is on Orpheum time
and their next stop is Madison, Wis
consin.
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Well Known Artist Will Appear
on Program With the Famous
Wally EricksOn's Coliseum
Orchestra.

Everything is in readiness for the
first annual Charity Ball and May
Festival under the auspices of the
Women's Auxiliary of the st. Paul
Urban League, which takes place
Monday evening, May 9th at the Coli
scum, Lexington and University Ave.
Not one dull moment will mar the
evening according to Mrs. M. McFar-
land, chairman of entertainment who
has secured the services of a group
of well known artists.
Between each dance n u m
snappy features are to be presented,
which include the following: Freda
Jackson, exponent of modern dane
ing, offering her two stars, Marjorie
and Janice Wright in an
eccentric version of the Black Bot
tom. Sidney Williams, King of the
Ivories, in piano selection; Hjordis
Foster, dance specially; Mrs. Babe
Hanon, contralto and radio artist in
solo numbers and Eula Belle More,
and B. H. Harrison, tenor soloist.
Wally Erickson's Coliseum Orches-
ira have arranged a program of sur
prise dance numbers to please the
most fastidious.
Charitable Work.
The Women's Auxiliary while not
quite two years old has contributed a
great deal to the community in a
philanthropic way. 1t assists the
Urban League in Visiting Housekeep-
ing work and provides for exigencies
among needy families. The funds
obtained from this years affair will
aid in the promotion of outings for
colored children during the summer
months.
Expect Crowd.
1t is thought that the Charity Ball
will surpass in attendance the ap-
pearance of Judge Albert B. George
of the Municipal Court of Chicago
sponsored by the Auxiliary and at
tended by more than 400 persons.
A group of young women of the
University of Minnesota and men,
bers of the Tri-Coterie club are as
sisting the Auxiliary on the reception
committee.
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PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH
SENDS HOOVER TELEGRAM

Pilgrim Baptist church of st. Paul
sent the following telegram to Wash
ington, D. c., in the interests of the
flood sufferers:
st. Paul, Mimi, May 2, 1927.
Hon. Herbert Hoover,
Washington, D. c.
According to Associated Press re-
ports, lives of two thousand Negroes
in flood district Mississippi are in
jeopardy through refusal of white
planters to permit their removal
from danger zone. In the name of
humanity use your best efforts to
prevent this wholesale murder
through un-Christian, inhuman and
un-American conduct.
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH.
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POLICEMAN OF
DETROIT HELD
n. A. A. G. P. Prosecuting Case,
Following Reports of PO-
lice Brutality.

New York, April 29.-After a
number of conferences between w.
Hayes Mckinney, Chairman of the
Legal Committee of the Detroit
Branch, National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People, and
Robert M. Toms, Detroit Prosecutor,
Mr.. Toms has recommended the is
suance of a warrant charging Patrol
man William Hoye with manslaugh-
ter. The warrant was signed by
Judge Arthur Fitzpatrick.
1t is alleged that Patrolman Hoye
on January Z last, came upon two
colored men fighting and ordered
them to hold up their hands. One
of these men, William Aldridge,
while holding up his hands, attempt
ed to explain the cause of the alter
cation and, it is alleged, was struck
in the mouth by the patrolman and
then while holding his hands over his
head, Mr.. Aldridge was shot and
killed by the police officer. When
the body of Aldridge was searched
it was found he was unarmed.
The N. A. A. C. P. is prosecuting
this case as a result of numerous re-
ports of police brutality in the city
of Detroit.
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ONE YEAR AGO THIS WEEK

Attorneys J. ]. Bruce and Spencer
Adams appeared before the u. s.
Circuit Court of Appeals here in the
interest of the disfranchised colored
residents of Boley, Oklahoma.
Under the auspices of Mrs. Bertha
King, a lecture and demonstration of
music were given at the Y. w. C. A.
center by Mrs. Frost, representative
Of Progressive Series Normal Dept.
Johnny Baker Post of American
Legion gave a Frolic at the South
Side Auditorium with large crowd
in attendance.
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st. James A. M. E. Church Club
Makes Preparations to Give
Most Spectacular Affair of
Season, Wednesday Night.

The Young Matrons Circle of St..
James A. M. E. church are making
preparations for one of the most
spectacular affairs of the season,
namely their Musical and Mock We'd
ding, to be given Wednesday even
ing, May II at $3.50 p. m. at st.
James A. M e. church, Dale and w.
Central Ave.
Instead of the ladies making prep
aration such as choosing their cos
tunes and cosmetics, the men have
taken their places and will assure all
who come out to see and learn the
identity of the bride and groom, that
it was well worth attending.
In addition to the Wedding, there
will be special guests from Holly
wood, California, also opera singers
from New York and abroad. Partici-
pants in the wedding are as follows:
Bridesmaids, Messers Charles Miller,
George Martin, Louis House, Rufus
Dodd, Benjamin Stovall, Andrew
Saunders, Dudley Smith, Alfred
Brown and Thomas Neal; Maid of
honor, Warden Woodford; Matron of
honor, Curtis Wilson; Ring bearer,
Master Louis House; Pillow bearer,
Maurice Parker; Flower girls, Ken
meth Stokes, Bobby Mitchell; Ribbon
stretchers, Leroy Coleman, Lawrence
Mitchell; Train bearers, Harold Holi-
field, Carl Richard Green. Father, O..
C. Hall; Minister, Richard Stokes;
Ushers, Andrew Neal, Victor Gallo
way, Richard Stokes, Jr., and jim
mie Mitchell, Jr.
The famous movie stars of Holly
wood, Theda Bara, Sunshine Sammy,
Jackie Coogan, Gloria Swanson, Tom
Mix, Douglas Fairbanks, Eddie Can
tor, Charlie Chaplin, Rudolph Valen-
tino will be impersOnated. Musical
renditions will be furnished by Mad
anne Tamiki Miura from Japan,
Madam CALI Curci and AL Jolson.
Mrs. Hattie Belle Smith will be the
pianist of the evening and Mrs.
Louise Hoage will sing preceding the
bridal procession. Mrs. Gladys Har-
ris, Chairman, is tireless in her eff
forts to make this an event of sur
prises and fun.
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Grand Daughter Ruler Of Elks
Visits Twin Cities, Guest Of
Como And Minnehaha Temples

sWalker, and Trustee Susie Triplett.
Those present at the breakfast,
given complimentary to Grand
Daughter Ruler Ella G. Berry, were:
Nellie Mccullough, Ruth Walker,
Lillian Walker, Lillian Coleman,
Almeda Tresvan, Ella Jackson, Susie
Yeiser, Opal Whyte, Susie. Tudos,
Alice Williams, Carrie Ailep, Laura
Claiborn, Corine Few, Geraldine
Pickett, Ella Hughes, Lucy Quigley,
Matte King, Lear Claiborn, Lucy
Jackson, Beatrice Houser, Naomi
Thomas, Belle Donohue, Susie Trip
lett, Florence Mercer, Jennie Thomp-
son and Flora Irwin.
Short stops were made at the Cap
itol, Governors Mansion, Library,
Cathedral, Depot, Robert st. bridge,
then through the loop district, then
to White Bear and some of the other
lakes, and finally to their respective
homes, just long enough to don an
evening gown for reception given
at Minneapolis by the Minnehaha
Temple 129, in honor of Grand
Daughter Ruler Berry and Mime
haha's seventh natal day.
Upon the arrival at Minnehaha
Temples reception, many beautiful
things were seen. The tables were
loaded with lovely flowers and good
things to eat. There were 35 ladies
of Como Temple, guests at Mime
haha reception. There was pleasing
music and speech-making and closing
remarks by the Grand Daughter
Ruler Berry. Leaving the reception
at 1918, she had just time to make
her train for Chicago. Minnehaha
Temple presented her with a bouquet
of flowers and a ten dollar gold piece.
Susie Tudos of Como Temple pre-
sented her with lovely box of
candy. Several other gifts were CIV
en- her. Nine. Ruth Walker was Sc
lected to help carry the gifts and the
same group that escorted the Grand
Daughter Ruler on the drive escorted
her to the depot.
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STAYS HANGING
OF COL0RED Man
AT SPRINGFIELD
Sentenced to Hang for Stabbing
Man to Death Last
Christmas Day.
N.A.A.C.P. Investigates
University Students Were Clam
Oring to Attend the
Hanging.
N.A.A.C.P. Investigates

New York, April 29.-Prompt ac-
ton by the Springfield, ILL.,, Branch
of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People, has
procured a stay of execution in the
case of Herschell Andrews colored
man who was to have been hanged
on the morning of April %. An
drews had been sentenced to hang
for stabbing to death Thomas Tate
last Christmas Day.
A. L. Meeks Secretary of the
Springfield Branch, reports that when
the case was called to their atten-
tion, he together with Charles E.
Phillips went to Urbana Champaign
County to investigate. His report
states:
Citizens Interviewed.
1--WE interviewed several prominent
citizens and found that the majority
of the people, though not approving
of the hanging, were doing nothing
to prevent it. Upon interviewing
several of the oldest citizens we
found that no white man had been
hung in Champaign County in forty
or fifty years, although the murders
committed by them were more afro
cious than that of Herschell Andrews.
. In view of this fact we felt that
the N. A. A. G. P. was justified in
protesting against this hanging. A
colored student of the University of
Illinois told me that the white stu
dents were clamoring to attend the
hanging. 1t seemed that the white
citizens looked upon the hanging as
an object lesson to other Negroes
who might be inclined to be too bold.
Mr.. Forrest B. Gore, the defense at
torney, was relentless in his efforts
to obtain a reprieve."
The defense was successful in it's
efforts and on a writ of error and
supersedeas, issued by Justice Frank
X. Dunn of the State Supreme Court,
the case will be reviewed at the June
term of the court.
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On Wednesday at high noon, a
very elaborate breakfast was given
complimentary to the Grand Daugh-
ter Ruler, Ella G. Berry, at the pala-
tial residence of Daughter Susie
Triplett, 1888 w. Central Ave. Those
assisting DIT. Triplett were: Lillian
Walker, Lillian Coleman, Opal
Whyte, Lucy Quigley, Ella A. Jack
son, Ella Hughes, Susie Tudos and
Matte King.
The dining table was exquisitely
decorated with expensive linen,
cream and gold dishes, Venetian
water glasses, cut glass vases smoth-
cred with American Beauty roses,
the candelabra purple decorated with
purple and white ribbons, the Elks'
colors. The place cards were a tiny
basket of daffodils tied with a pur-
pie DOW.
DIT. Few's musical selections were
heavenly and added also to the har-
monious group.
The ladies in their stunning gowns
looked very charming.
At the close of breakfast a huge
bouquet of sunset roses was present
ed to the Grand Daughter Ruler, who
very graciously expressed her thanks
and made splendid talk.
Toasts and congratulations were
in order, after which the whole
group was photographed upon Dt.
Triplett's lawn, which looked like a
big green carpet. After the pictures
were taken the Grand Daughter was
taken sightseeing. Four cars were
used besides Dt. Triplett's car, which
was at the Grand DIT. Rulers disposal
during her short stay. DIT. Opal
Whyte sponsored the drive. In her
care were: DIT. Lucy Jackson, es-
cort; Lillian Coleman, Mistress of
social sessions; Alice Williams and
Susie Tudos. In DIT. Triplett's car
were: Grand DIT. Ruler Ella G..
Berry, G.. D. R., Nellie Mccullough; /;
v. D. R., Carrie Ailep; D. R., Lillian
Walker; D. F. S., Susie Yeiser; P.
D. R., Minnehaha Temple, Ruth
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UNCERTAIN ABOUT
new YORK FOR
ELKS CONVENTION
Session May Conflict With the
Laws of New York
State. g.
Brown Made Statement
Grand Trustees Have Right to
Change Place of
Meeting.
BY LOUIS r. LAUTIER

Albany, N. Y, May 5.-The I'm
proved Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks of the World may hold
it's grand lodge session in New York
City in August unmolested.
That is the inference contained in
statement made for the Attorney
General of New York State by Dep
uty Attorney General w. P. Brown
last Monday.
At the last grand lodge session in
Cleveland, Ohio, last August, New
York City was chosen as the next
meeting place. A resolution was
adopted giving the grand trustees
the authority to change the place of
meeting, if there should be sufi-
cient grounds to justify their action.
New York State Law.
The Laws of New York state make
it misdemeanor for any person to
wear or to attach to any motor We
hicle the badge, insignia, rosette or
the button of the Grand Army of the
Republic, the Military Order of the
Loyal Legion of the United States
or Military Order of Foreign Wars
of the United States, or the badge
and button of the United States
Spanish War Veterans, the Veterans
of Foreign Wars of the United
States, the American Legion, the
Military Order of the World War,
or the Order of Patrons of Husban-
dry, or the Benevolent aad Protective
Order of Elks Of the United States
of America, or the insignia or en-
blem of the Grand Lodge of Free
and Accepted Masons of the State of
New York, or of any society, order or
organization, of 10 years standing in
the state of New York, unless he is
entitled to use or wear it under the
constitution and bylaws, rules and
regulations of such order or of such
society, order or organization.
Deputy Brown Explains.
1t is also misdemeanor to use
the name of any such society, order
or organization, the titles of it's Of
ficers, the forms and designs of it's
insignia and emblems, or it's ritual
or ceremonies unless entitled to use
or wear them.
The statement of Deputy At
torney General Brown regarding the
right of the Improved Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks to hold
its next grand lodge session in New
York is not an opinion. He made
it clear that the department of law
of New York state, of which At
torney General Albert Ottinger is
the head, does not furnish opinions
or advice to others than the depart
ments and officers of the state gov
ernment.
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Fashion Promenade Staged By
Charles Young Auxiliary And
Spanish War Veterans, Success

Waiting with expectancy the hour
of the Fashion Promenade staged by
Charles Young Auxiliary and Post of
Spanish War Veterans at the Colise-
um, Monday evening, hundreds ap-
plauded the appearance of little AL
breta Bell one of the eleven models
displaying Fashions decree in cor
rect apparel for spring and summer
In her petite bathing suit of copen
blue she gave us an inkling of what
is proper for the modern mermaid to
don when they bathe at Minesure-on-
Lake st. Croix.
Five pretty manequins strolled
along the board walk in striking
suits of brilliant hues depicting mi
lady's choice for the beach. They
met with instant favor of the audi
ence judging by the applause.
These were followed by the most
popular of feminine modes, sport
wear, afternoon and evening attire.
One-piece and two-piece and three
piece outfits Wed with each other for
supremacy ranging from pas e.
shades of green, yellow and blue to
the more vivid shades of red and the
most pronounced black and white in
nifty tailored styles worn by the
Misses James, Gooden, Howell and
Brooks.
The junior girl and tiny tots will
spend their playtime in figured prints
of simple lines according to the favor
ties as shown by Miss Bella Lee and
little Albreta Neal. ~
Riding Habits Too.
Of course when you are ready for
that morning canter nothing is more
appealing than sleeveless flared
coat, tailored blouse, smart knickers.
riding boots and a jaunty hat of
jockey or tricorn shape. Mrs. Win
ston in a bright red coat and Mrs.
Marguerite Martin in navy blue were
ready to step in the stirrups.
The new biege shade and black
and white predominated in stunning
coats worn by Mrs. Hattie Smith and
the Misses Gooden, James, Brooks,
Lee, and Sparkling. Chic turbans and
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First Annual Charity Ball And
May Festival Arrangements Set
Walter Brown to Head
Walters at Hotel Lowry

The Hotel Lowry, st. Paul's
newest and most exclusive hos
telry, will open Sunday with a full
colored crew in the dining room.
Mr.. Walter Brown, for the past
six years a resident of st. Paul,
has been appointed head waiter.
Mr.. Brown was chosen by the ho-
tel management from a list of ap-
plicants for the position on the
basis of his experience as service
superintendent in some of the fine
hotels in the East. Mr.. Malcolm
Bradshaw and Mr.. Henderson
Williams have been selected by
Mr.. Brown as his assistants.
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CLARA B. HARDY.
QUIETLY MARRIED
Political Worker Defeated by
Cupid, Compromises by
Marriage.

On Tuesday, April 26, 1927, Mrs.
Clara B. Hardy was quietly married
to Mr.. John S. Robbins at the St.
Paul Court House. The marriage
ceremony was performed by Judge
Gallo with several prominent citizens
present, including Mayor Hodgson.
Mrs. Robbins is well known in the
community and has been very active
in political work for the past IS
years. She was appointed matron at
the county Jail following the success
full campaign, in which she partici-
pated to elect George Moeller sheriff
of Ramsey County.
Mr.. Robbins is highly esteemed and
is well known railroad man.
Mrs. Robbins said the marriage
was surprise to her many friends
and also herself. Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
bins are residing at TAT st. Anthony
Ave.
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picture hats, some with ribbon
streamers, the correct accessories in
Guiding purse, gloves and kerchief
completed the proper attire.
To dine and dance one longs for a
beautiful costume. Such a dazzling
array met our eyes that we longed to
possess each one.
Tall with stately bearing Miss
James in an imported creation of
mauve shade direct from gay Paree
embroidered in gold; Miss Gooden in
Dolly Warden frock of apricot and
sand and Miss Brooks in black taffeta
combined with tulle and silver ribbon
reminded one of colonial days, in
their charming bouffant styles. One
thought of an old fashioned garden
as Miss Kemp radiant in a change
able taffeta of orchid hues and Mrs.
Winston in pansy crepe bore the
Spanish influence with vampis h
fringe.
Beaded gowns still have their sway
according to the model of Mrs. Mar
tin of reseda georgette enhanced
with a chic bow of tulle to match, on
her wrist.
Mems fashions in light and dark
shades of grey were displayed by
Messers Archie Walton and VIM.
Benjamin for Hall Bros. our own
race enterprise and were tailored to
perfection.
These stylish garments and many
others at reasonable price are to be
obtained at Menter's, 42O Minnesota
St., who will arrange the most lib
eral credit terms ever devised.
Mr.. Albert Lewis received the
$500 certificate for merchandise
which was given free by the company.
At the close of the revue Wally
Erickson's Orchestra snappy hits cap
tiyated the hundreds of dance lovers
until Home Sweet Home ended this
delightful affair which was directed
by Mrs. Eva Neal.
The entire success was largely due
to the cooperative spirit of the local
manager Mr.. Berkson.
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M|NNES0TA'S new
= HIGHWAY TRAFFIC
ACT HITS DRUNKS
Law Provide Severe Penalties 4:
Hit-and run MOtOrist Also
Covered.
No Option Of A Fine
Maximum Penalty for a Gross
MisdemeanOr Is One Year
in Jail.

Drunken drivers, hit-and-run mo-
torists, and all other classes of reck-
less drivers are subject to heavy pen
alties under the new Minnesota high
way traffic act. One section of the
new law provides that:
Amy person who drives any vehi-
Gle upon a highway in wilful and
wanton disregard of the rights of
others and in manner so as to en-
danger or be likely to endanger any
person, shall be guilty of a gross mis-
demeanor."
The maximum penalty for a gross
misdemeanor is one year in Jail, but
in the case of person driving while
under the influence of intoxicating
liquor or narcotics, there is no op-
tion of fine, and the minimum Jail
sentence is ten days.
First Offenders Hit.
Furthermore, the drunken driver,
for the first offense, shall be prohib-
tied from operating any motor vehi-
Gle for three months. For subse-
quent Offenses, he shall be barred
from driving not less than three
months nor more than one year. If
he is licensed chauffeur, he shall
forfeit his license.
The sections against reckless and
drunken drivers are not limited to
drivers of motor vehicles, but include
drivers of "any vehicle" A "high-
way is defined as every place open
to the public for purposes of vehicu-
lar travel.
AS further curb on drunken or
reckless driving, the new law pro-
vides that the court may issue an Or
der prohibiting any person convicted
under either of these sections of the
law, from driving any motor vehicle
on the highways, for period not to
exceed two years, unless he shall
have filed bond for $4,000, for the
benefit of any person who may be
injured by the negligence or unlaw-
full act of the driver
The new law provides that the
driver of any vehicle involved in an
accident resulting in injury or death
or property damage, shall immedi-
ately stop and give his name, ad-
dress, and license number to the per-
son struck Or the driver or occupant
of the vehicle collided with. In case
of their incapacity to receive such in
formation, the driver must communi-
cate with the police. He must also
furnish reasonable assistance to any
person injured in the accident, in
Guiding carrying him to a doctor or
hospital, if necessary or if requested
Failure to comply with this section
of the law, in case of any accident
resulting in an injury to person, is
declared a gross misdemeanor. In an
accident resulting only in property
damage, failure to observe this Sec
tion is made misdemeanor.
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ROUND TABLE CLUB GUEST
AT WHEATLEY HOUSE

The Second Annual Community
Visiting Week was observed in Min
neapolis by the various service clubs,
beginning Tuesday. The Round Table
Club spent their noon hour and had
luncheon as guests of Phyllis Wheat
ley House Recreational activities
were shown to the group in the form
of a folk dance and songs by the kim
dergarten; a play, Mrs. Browns
Grandchildren" Ga study in table
manners by the kindergarten
and a group of songs BY the Junior
Girls Glee Club.
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ANNOUNCEMENT

On Saturday evening, May 7th the
Blue and Grey Eat Shop, 1888 No.
Dale ST., will reopen for the season.
The best of service is assured at all
times. After the theater or when
motoring stop in at the Blue and
Grey and have supper.
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Young Matrons' Circle Sponsors
Mixed Musical And Mock Wedding
Talented Musician to
Speak at ''Y" Sunday

Mrs. Mae Black Mason, one of
st. Paul's most talented musicians
will speak at the Vesper program
of the Central Avenue Y. w. C. A.
Sunday afternoon, May 8, 1927.
Her subject will be American
Music" Musical numbers will be
rendered by Miss Arlee Harris,
Mrs. Irene Bannister and Mr.. John
Hickman. The public is cordially
invited to attend.