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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-08-18
|, c, G. IS ASKED TO
HALT RATE BOOSTS
State Railroad Board Protests
Discrimination Against
Slope Area

The state railroad commission has
filed petition with the Interstate
Commerce Commission for suspension
of schedules proposed by the carriers
which would increase commodity rates
from eastern states to points in west
ern North Dakota, effective Sept. 5.
It is evident that substantial in
creases would result to the territory
west of the Bismarck, Max and Minot
line, the state commission said, add
ing that I'VE can see no good reason
on the part of the carriers for singing
out this territory in North Dakota for
increased rates.
The commission asked suspension
of the new schedules pending an in
vestigation of their reasonableness.
The protected tariffs include all-rail
class and related commodity rates
from Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland,
Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and
other eastern states to points in North
Dakota and the rail-and- and re-
lated commodity rates from those
points to North Dakota.
For example, the commission said,
the all-rall rate from Indianapolis 10
Dickinson would be increased from 68
to sc cents per 100 pounds, an increase
Of 18 cents per 100 pounds or $72 per
car. The rate to Williston would be
88 cents or 10 cents increase per 100
pounds. The rate from Pittsburg to
Dickinson, the commission said, would
be IS cents per 100 pounds and at Will
liston 81 cents per 100 pounds, an in
crease Of 81 cents. From Baltimore
to Dickinson or Williston the increase
would be % cents per 100 pounds The
alexandria, and rail-lake-and rail
rates would be increased correspond
ingly, the protest said.
Dickinson and Williston were elect
ed as representative of the entire ter
ritory affected by the new tariffs and
We're described as two of the most i'm
portant wholesale and distributing
centers in western North Dakota.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-08-18
GOVERNMENT READY
TO L|BERATE GANDH
FROM POONA PRISON
Demands Only That He Refrain
From Promoting Civil
Disobedience

Poona, India, Aug. 18.-(P)-As the
Mahatma Gandhi entered the third
day of his fast until DEATH" the
government of India announced Fri
day that it was prepared to liberate
him if he abandoned civil disobedi-
ence.
The mahatma began to show signs
of weakness. although his voice re-
manned strong. Reports from Yeroda
Jail, where he is serving one year for
his disobedience campaign, were that
he had started saving his strength by
staying in bed, attended only by his
secretary.
A government communique said the
administration was satisfied that the
facilities allowed the Nationalist
leader were ample to enable him to
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-08-18

ger. The gangsters had waived . re-
moval hearing before United States
Commissioner Floyd E. jenkins.
The action Of the defense counsel,
William Scott Stewart, Chicago, in
waving the hearing came as q sur
prise to the government, which ex-
pected the men would insist on q
hearing.
The defendants will be taken to st..
Paul Saturday, United States Marshal
James Tittemore said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-08-18

conduct such work in behalf of the
untouchableS as was reasonable in
the circumstances.
If the mahatma feels that life
ceases to interest him, and if he feels
that he may not do his work without
let or hindrance. then the govern
ment is prepared to set him at lib
erty, the communique said providing
he is willing to abandon all civil dis
obedience and indictments. At lib
erty, the statement said, he might
devote himself wholly without re-
striction to the cause of social free
dom.
Gandhi was informed of the de-
ciSion.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-08-18
ENVOY Is SELECTED

Washington, Aug. 18.-(P)-Presi-
cent Roosevelt is going to name Hal
Sewer of Corpus Christi, Texas, to be
ambassador to Chile.
The approval of the Chilean gov
eminent for his appointment has been
asked and a Favorable reply is antici-
rated
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-08-18
|Gangsters Ordered
Removed to st. Paul

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 18.-(R-
Roger Touhy, Chicago gang leader,
and three Of his lieutenants Friday
were ordered removed to st. Paul for
trial on charge Of kidnapping VIII
liam Hamm, Jr., millionaire st. Paul
brewer, by Federal Judge F, A. Gel
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-08-18
ACCIDENT VICTIMS
show IMPROVEMENT
Little Hope Held, However, For
Recovery of John De-
maree of Minot

Eight victims of recent automobile
accidents who were treated in local
hospitals were showing continued i'm
provement Friday while ninth ap-
parently was losing slow battle with
death.
Little hope is held for the recovery
OF John Demaree, 72-year- old Minot
man who suffered broken neck Aug.
l in a mishap near here.
He is growing weaker daily, accord
ing to his doctor.
Those on the road to recovery in
Evening star., 1933-02-19

angle that comes when one heel is placed at the
other foot's instep is generally conceded to be
more graceful, though Maybe Washington
knew!
Shake not the head, feet or legs, rowl not
the eyes, lift not one eyebrow higher than the
other, wry not the mouth, and bedew no mans
face with spittle, by app - him you
speak" construed as approaching him too
closely when you speak.)
Some of the letters from this rule are gone.
Maybe the first President had had experience
with bellies who raised their eyes and didn't
mean it, and had decided that ban should be
put on all eye antics.
Perhaps, too, some maiden, bored by his po-
etic pleadings, had picked up a book and be-
gun to read while he exhorted in vain. Any
way he wrote:
Read no letters books or papers in company,
but when there is necessity for the doing OF
1t you must leave"
Then too: "Let your countenance be pleas
ant, but in serious matters somewhat grave.
Evening star., 1933-02-19

not loud, but privately; and speak not in your
yawning, but put your handkerchief or hand
before your face and turn aside.
"Sleep not when others speak, sit not when
others stand, speak not when you should hold
your peace, walk not when others stop"
Or, in other words, don't interrupt with
better story of your own, or don't walk on down
the street when the girl with you has stopped
to gaze into shop window.
He also wrote, "Put not off your clothes in
the presence of others, nor go out of your
chamber half dressed"
Backs were fully covered in those days.
Skirts had always been long and full. Evening
clothes didn't make disclosures. This rule OF
conduct might have to be brought up to date.
Present-day styles don't fit in with them In the
very least.
Feet belong on the floor, and legs should
never be crossed-if you lady or a gen.
tleman, the pioneer columnist on etiquette wrote
on. But today, If the act can be performed
gracefully, it is said to be quite all right The
Evening star., 1933-02-19


was first in something else besides
war peace and the hearts OF his
oountrymen, as school children chant every
22d Of February. He wrote Americas pioneer
advice column! 1t had nothing to do with
politics. 1t concerned itself entirely with eti-
quet.
Presidents, as a rule, are noted for the proc
lamations that they issue. Washington sent
them. So have the other 80. But only the first
Virginian drew up code of etiquet which sug-
gested that it wasn't wise to use a finger bowl
for gargling purposes.
An old paper, found among the early writings
Of George Washington, is entitled "Rules OF
CivHity and Decent Behavior in Company and
Conversation
The original pages have been gnawed by
mice. Some of the words have been destroyed
But the general theme is the code Of American
courtesy today and the father of his country
set down 110 rules of conduct. just why Wash
ington wrote the ITO rules nobody knows. 1t
may have been because the young gallants Of
the South needed little polish. But more
likely it was because he himself had been
forced to cultivate graciousness-which is an
other word for breeding-since his looks were
not the kind to get him anywhere with the
girls.
"A WASHINGTON, according to the historians
Nv had face that was pitted with small
pox and scar that had come from an ulcer
Evening star., 1933-02-19


ated tooth. His body shook from the ague. He
wasn't especially handsome to look upon.
But the maidens wouldn't say yes. They did
say no.
Finally, of course, Martha Gusts, young
widow with two small children, surprised him
by accepting his proposal of marriage. Martha
had decided that he had possibihties-martial
as well as presidential
Since washington's physique wasn't condu-
Give to progress in courtship it may be that he
realized the Importance of manners. as more
than one Geste has had to do. Anywsy,
he sat down at his carved desk one day, picked
up quill pen, and jotted down ITO rules for
young man to observe in polite society.
The list is mostly a category of "don'ts," just
as the Ten Commandments and most other
preachments are.
Here are a few Of them:
TN the presence of others sing not to your
self with a humming noise, nor drum with
your fingers
If YOU cough. sneeze, sigh or yawn,> do it
Evening star., 1933-02-19
Sixteenth Street -FebruaryDnsks
BY KATHARINE KENNEDY

b M F1AKINE KEN NNEDY
Deep d@sks that crnsbling smoke and scarlet gloac
Over the smo7e-ba,,ked curb, the crozUded street
Where cayniOals of traffic come and go
Paced to the eager rhythm, of myriad feet.
Drifting blue -shad07Ved embassies
Where behind cswtaiaed zVindozvs candles flower,
Fhnging their magic through the icy trees,
Golden in mystery of this t7sahght how.
Lighting the summit 7vlere castle stands
Tozoered m'edie7'aI, facing Joan Of Arc,
Raising her Sword again through berilOns lands,
Bright as a bngIe note through gathering dark.
And from here, looking back, one still may see
The Monument POINT MP, eterHaHy
Evening star., 1933-02-19
BY HELEN WELSHIMER.

FORGE WASHINGTON is remem-
bered as a President. q soldier, q
surveyor and truthful little boy.
But very few people know that he
was first in something else besides
war, peace and the hearts OF his
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

The New Hope Baptist Church, 18th
Avenue and 18th Street offers weekly
at the liza. NJ worship on Sundays,
Wholesome and inspiring services. The
messages are, timely, and the public
will find it very easy to get in the, spirit
of these services
pastor Wilson of the New Hope
Baptist Church of Meridian is one of
the most clever and profound preachers
of this day"
The message Sunday morning will be
delivered from the subject
THE NEW KING AND THE NEW
KINGDOM. 1t Is to be remembered
that Sunday, will be the second day Of
the passion week, commonknown as
Palm Sunday. The disciples every
where should feel like hailing Jesus
King, and make ready the path thru
our hearts that he may ride trium-
phantly thru the world conquering thru
the agency of His church and the gos-
pei.
A warm welcome awaits everybody
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07
St. JOHN Sunday
School

ST.. John Baptist Sunday school was
opened at $50 O'Clock March Goth by
the Asst. Supt, Bro, Luther Mobiles,
The devotional exercises. were carried
out in the, usual manner, after which
the Supt B. Brown, tau hit the lesson in
mass. The superintendent gave a
beautiful demonstration of each. lesson
throughout the. first quarter; The re-
view was brief, but interesting;
Sunday April End was the. Passion
Week" which was held at the church
Sunday at HOO O'Clock. Prayer ser
vice was led by sisters Suisse, Jones,
Ada Combert and Louise Price. A
paper on Passion was read by Miss
Lillian Brown: Rev. James Grant
preached the morning sermon. The
choir furnished music throughout these
meeting,
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07
SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY

Upon the suggestion of Miss Lenora
Young and through the corporation of
Mesdame Annie Smith, Estella and
Ethel Young, surprise birthday party
was given in honor Of Rev. E. F. Young,
Monday evening, April 3rd at his home
1903 -26th Avenue. Upon Rev. Young
return from meeting of the Negro
Civic League, he found Twenty-Five or
more members of his family anxiously
awaiting his return so as to spring on
him what they thought to be a surprise.
just before his arrival the lights were
turned off and two candles were giving
light from the dining table which was
decorated with lovely spray of cut
flowers and the birthday cake, around
which were placed the candles-just
how many, we will not say, for young
people do not like to tell their age.
After he entered, the room, the lights
were turned on and instead of seeing
look of surprise upon his face, he was
quite calm and composed. He was US
hered into the dining room to be re-
minded of his birthday party, by Mrs.
r. L, Young. He looked at the cake
and remarked with smile II knew
it, l was expecting it when came to-
day but nothing showed up. said
guess they are putting it off until to-
night"
Miss Lenora Young, daughter and
promoter of the affair and those who
co-operated with her, were very much
disappointed. All of us wondered how
the secret got out and he was kind en-
ough to tell us. This is how it happen.
Miss Young went to the store to buy a
small quantity of sugar which the
store keeper knew was unusal' for them
and asked "Why are you buying such
little" She told him that she was
planning surprise for her father for
his birthday and did not want him to
be suspicious. Later on father Young
went to the store and the store keeper
told him. All who saw the play given
by the East End School "IIow woman
keeps a secret yelled "and that is how
a woman keeps a secret"
1 An impromptu program was rendered
by members of the family that was
timely and enjoyable, especially the
Duet "John Brown" rendered by Rev
R. L. and Mr. R. w. Young. The chill
dren and all present expressed theii
love and devotion to the aged old father
with flowers, useful tokens and word:
to which he responded very touchingly
Among those present were his only
sister, Mrs. Flossie McCarty; brother
and his wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ed
wards; five children, Rev. r. L. Young
Mesdame Annie Smith, Ruth Chester
Miss Lenora Young, and Mr.. r. w
Young. The other children having
been out of the city; two daughters
in-laws, Mrs. Estella and Ethel Young
two son-in-laws; Messrs John W
Smith and Peter w. Chester sever
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07
JUST SAY A NEGRO DID IT,

Nashville; Tenn, April 18th CAMP
Police were given orders, to, shoot to
kill'' Wednesday for light skinned
colored man suspected as a cover
snatcher," despite the fact that con-
trary reports state that white man
is the. terrorist of eleven white girls
The man is alleged by the girls to
have entered their bedrooms, armed
with a. revolver. his face. masked. and
flashed light in their faces. None of
the. girls, was harmed.
Spurious reports have been sent out
and published in white publications
since the "reign of terror" started last
Friday to the extent of almost ''pinning''
the crime on celored man. The name
of the colored man being sought is
with held by police, However, they
state that he has been sou. hit for the
past year on charges of having assault
ted white girl, and upon this fiimsy
deduction, their suspicion is conferred.
on this particular, Negro,
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07
Important Notice
To Ministers.

70 the ministers of the city and OF
hers, who may be affected by this par
ticular article. AS editor of the Weekly
Echo. | wish to express my deep and
sincere appreciation to you all for the
support you have given the Echo. We
are confident that you have tried to
make the paper go. We believe that you
and your people are interested IN this
Negro weekly. Your interest is shown
bv the steady increase of local news
For some comfortable time we have had
regular standing columns for church
announcements. These announcements
carried your regular preaching Sun
DAYS, your Sunday School, Superinten-
dent, your B. Y p u, Epworth League
and your hour of worship. All of this
has been done free of charge. We have
not CHARGED any pastor or church one
penny. This has caused very important
news matter to be left out until the
coming week and in some events, the
coming week would be too late for
said news to be published.
In view of the fact that our people
are DESTROYS of reading the news, we
are going to be compelled to discon-
tin,e the three columns that we have
been giving to our ministers and theii
churches. however. if any minister de-
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07
Langston Hughes
Dramatic Club

HEY! HEY HEY! What now is this
all about? The Revue international
which will be presented at the H. B. A.
Auditorium, Tuesday night, April 18th
is the great sensation advent of Spring.
time The Langston Hughes Dramatic
and Literary Club, under the director
rate of Mrs. S. A. Wilson is the most
popular young peoples movement in
the city. It is little less than year
old, but NV! It truly has demonstrated
the truth, Eve live in deeds, and not
years.
This will he the greatest real show
for Meridian, because the scenes will
be more real ian those of the theatres,
being presented by our own Young men
and women. together with thirty OF for
ty very small children. The show is bas-
ed on seems of Frank G.. Carpenters
world travel. It will open with home
scene, dear America. which will last
about 20 minutes. Thence we 60 to
Germany, where we shall witness the
Wedding of Painted Dolls on to China
Japan, Hawaii, Africa, and other inter-
esting places where we shall be waited
away in our imaeinations, to the for
Getting of our domestic worries, and
old man Depression" but to return
home with new life and strength tc
carry on in our great Comeback" pre-
gram of the nation. You will see the
Zulu bows, and the pipnies as they will
burn live man at stake; Street scenes
and customs of other lands will t'f
much in evidence on the 18th of Apri
at the H. B. A. Auditorium. Get your
tickets before you get to the door
while they may be had for 10 cents
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07
CoIored Evange-
list In Whit
Church

Monroe, Iowa, April 7th (ANPp An
experiment was made here last week
that proved a great success. For the
first time in the state of Iowa a white
Baptist church engaged colered man
to conduct a series of evanglistic meet
ings. The First Baptist church.. Rev.
]. j, Carlson, pastor, invited. Rev c.
V, Robinson (colored) pastor of Cor
inthian Baptist church of Des Moines
to conduct this meeting. When in
terviewed, Rev. Robinson said he had
never been received better by any
people, He had large congregations
every night He, enjoyed the hospital
ity of their homes.
On Wednesday the public school had
a special assembly for. the purpose of
having Rev, Robinson speak to the
four hundred students and teachers.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MINIS
TTRIAL ALLIANCE ATTRACTING
UNPRECEDENTED INTEREST

The interdenominational ministerial
alliance, representing the best thought
of the leading ministers of the city, is
attracting wide-s spread interest Through
this or ranization, ministers of differ
ent faiths blend their forces towards
the, realization of one AIM: The social
moral, economic and spiritual advan-
cement of the race
EVERY MINISTER SHOULD ATTEND
Since the object of this organization
of ministers is to interest itself in the
general needs of the race as above
mentioned, every minister who, Is g
leader, or who contemplates becoming
a leader, should indemnity himself with
his fellow ministers in a worthy and
progressive organization such as we
have in the ministerial alliance.
The alliance meets at the library
every Tuesday morning at 1000 O'clock
and am sure anyone will find that the
hour spent in the exchange and inter-
change of ideas could hardly be spent
more proftably. Many of the minis
tiers look forward with pleasure Re
that alliance hour" when they car
meet their brethren in friendly dis
cussion of those things that are OF
vital concern to our people as whole
We plead with every minister to come
unite, with us in making this the bes
town. in the state. We also ask every
church. member in the city who read:
this to urge your pastor to line NJ
with the other leaders. for our pro.
gress as race will represent the sun
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07
EDITOR TO DELIVER ADDRESS

Rev. R: L. Young, pastor of Newell
Chapel c. M. E. Church and editor of
the Weekly Echo, has been extended
an invitation to deliver the banquet
address for the Older Boys Assembly
in Mississippi, Friday night, April 21st,
at Yazoo City, Mississippi, According
to reports, Rev. Young's NAME, along
with others, was before the committe
for consideration. Prof Laurence c,
Jones of Piney Woods School, Piney
Woods, Mississippi, proposed the name
of Rev. Young for this occasion. He
was notified. later through, Mr., Blake
Godfrey, who heads the Y M. c. A., at
Jackson; Mississippi, that he had been
selected to deliver the add ess. Rev
Young has notified Mr.. Godfrey that
the invitation has been accepted,
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07
PROGRAM OF NEW POSPECT' BAP=
fist CHURCH

The program, of the New Pospect
Baptist church, opened the first night
with Rev. ]. T. Flynn A wonderful
meeting. is expected, throughout these
services.
Sunday April 9th, an all day pro-
gram will be- rendered. The people
from Collinsville, Miss, and Pine Grove,
Alabama. will be with us,
Three quartetts from Collinsville
and Alabama will render several selec-
tons.
Dinner will be served on the ground,
The public is cordially invited to wit
ness this program.
Rev, C.. J.. Boykins, Pastor
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07

sires to continue the church news col
umns, that is, the announcement of his
Sunday services etc, We will be glad
to continue same with a small Fee. We
will publish these announcements by
the week month or the year but we will
have to discontinue a standing space
as we have done heretofore for the
reason our local news is continually
growing. We hope this is clearly un-
derstood and that no minister will
think that we are attempting to take
advantage of him.
Rev. r. L.. Young, Editor,
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07
COUNTY DEMONSTRATION AGENT
IN MONROE COUNTY

Miss Carrie Sue Butler, only daught-
err of Mr.. and Mrs. c, T. Butler of this
city who reside 18th Street between
35th and 34th Avenue, is now County
Demonstration Agent of Monroe County
Miss Buffers many many friends of
this city, as well as many other places,
wish for her splendid success in her
new field According to reports, this
is Miss Buffers second week.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07
REV, G. W. JOHNSON SELECTED TO
SPEAK

Rev. G. w. Johnson, pastor of Haven
Chapel NJ E. Church, will speak at the
Ministerial Alliance which meets re-
gularly at the celored library every
Tuesday morning at 10 O'clock. Rev,
johnson has for subject "The Minis
ter and His Relation to Community
and State"
Rev. j. H. Hicks, assistant pastor of
Bethel Baptist Church, will sing. The
public is invited.
Rev. G. W, Wilson, president of the
Alliance
Rev. NJ Williams, chairman of Program
Committee,