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folks hold a dollar so tight that we hear the eagle sqawk especially when it comes to paying for their subscription. VOL. 2, NO. 27 MINNESOTA'S NEW HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT HITS DRUNKS MINNESOTA'S NEW HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT HITS DRUNKS Law Provide Severe Penalties; 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 motorists, and all other classes of reckless drivers are subject to heavy penalties under the new Minnesota highway traffic act. One section of the new law provides that: "Any person who drives any vehicle upon a highway in wilful and wanton disregard of the rights of others and in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor." The maximum penalty for a gross misdemeanor is one year in jail, but in the case of a person driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics, there is no option of a fine, and the minimum jail sentence is ten days. First Offenders Hit. First Offenders Hit. Furthermore, the drunken driver, for the first offense, shall be prohibited from operating any motor vehicle for three months. For subsequent offenses, he shall be barred from driving not less than three months nor more than one year. If he is a 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 "highway" is defined as every place open to the public for purposes of vehicular travel. As a further curb on drunken or reckless driving, the new law provides that the court may issue an order prohibiting any person convicted under either of these sections of the law, from driving any motor vehicle on the highways, for a period not to exceed two years, unless he shall have filed a bond for $2,500, for the benefit of any person who may be injured by the negligence or unlawful 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 immediately stop and give his name, address, and license number to the person struck or the driver or occupant of the vehicle collided with. In case of their incapacity to receive such information, the driver must communicate with the police. He must also furnish reasonable assistance to any person injured in the accident, including 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 a person, is declared a gross misdemeanor. In an accident resulting only in property damage, failure to observe this section is made a misdemeanor. ROUND TABLE CLUB GUEST AT WHEATLEY HOUSE The Second Annual Community Visiting Week was observed in Minneapolis by the various service clubs beginning Tuesday. The Round Table Club spent their noon hour and had luncheon as guests of Phyllis Wheatley House. Recreational activities were shown to the group in the form of a folk dance and songs by the kindergarten; a play, "Mrs. Brown's Grandchildren" (a study in table manners—also by the kindergarten) and a group of songs by the Junior Girls Glee Club. We would be pleased to have a small amount on your subscription. Girls wanted to enter a popularity contest. Valuable prizes to be given away. Apply the St. Paul Echo. 614 Court Block, Cedar 1879. Our collector is going to call upon you for your subscription. The St. Paul Echo Minn Historical Society Minn Historical Bldg St Paul Minn Young Matrons' Circle Sponsors Mixed Musical And Mock Wedding Grand Daughter Ruler Of Elks Visits Twin Cities, Guest Of Como And Minnehaha Temples Grand Daughter Ruler Of Elks Visits Twin Cities, Guest Of Como And Minnehaha Temples 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. POLICEMAN OF DETROIT HELD N. A. A. C. P. Prosecuting Case, Following Reports of Police 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 issuance of a warrant charging Patrolman William Hoye with manslaughter. The warrant was signed by Judge Arthur Kilpatrick. It is alleged that Patrolman Hoye on January 7 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, attempted to explain the cause of the altercation 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 reports of police brutality in the city of Detroit. Hold May 16th, for dance given by Ames Lodge at South Side Auditorium, Legion Band. On Wednesday at high noon, a very elaborate breakfast was given complimentary to the Grand Daughter Ruler, Ella G. Berry, at the palatial residence of Daughter Susie Triplett, 783 W. Central Ave. Those assisting Dt. Triplett were: Lillian Walker, Lillian Coleman, Opal Whyte, Lucy Quigley, Ella A. Jackson, Ella Hughes, Susie Tudos and Mattie King. The dining table was exquisitely decorated with expensive linen, cream and gold dishes, Venetian water glasses, cut glass vases smothered 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 purple oow. Dt. Few's musical selections were heavenly and added also to the harmonious group. The ladies in their stunning gowns looked very charming. At the close of breakfast a huge bouquet of sunset roses was presented to the Grand Daughter Ruler, who very graciously expressed her thanks and made a 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 sight-seeing. Four cars were used besides Dt. Triplett's car, which was at the Grand Dt. Ruler's disposal during her short stay. Dt. Opal Whyte sponsored the drive. In her care were: Dt. Lucy Jackson, escort; Lillian Coleman, Mistress of social sessions; Alice Williams and Susie Tudos. In Dt. Triplett's car were: Grand Dt. Ruler Ella G. Berry, G. D. R., Nellie McCullough; V. D. R., Carrie Allep; D. R., Lillian Walker; D. F., Susie Yelser; P. D. R., Minnehah Temple, Ruth ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1927 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 Wedding, to be given Wednesday evening, May 11 at 8:30 p. m. at St. James A. M. E. church, Dale and W. Central Ave. Instead of the ladies making preparation such as choosing their costumes 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 Hollywood, California, also opera singers from New York and abroad. Participants 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, Kenneth Stokes, Bobby Mitchell; Ribbon stretchers, Leroy Coleman, Lawrence Mitchell; Train bearers, Harold Holfield, Carl Richard Green. Father, O. C. Hall; Minister, Richard Stokes; Ushers, Andrew Neal, Victor Calloway, Richard Stokes, Jr., and Jimmie Mitchell, Jr. The famous movie stars of Hollywood, Theda Bara, Sunshine Sammy, Jackie Coogan, Gloria Swanson, Tom Mix, Douglas Fairbanks, Eddie Curtie, Charlie Chaplin, Rudolph Valentino will be impersonated. Musical renditions will be furnished by Madame Tamiki Miura from Japan, Madam Galli Curei 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 Harris, Chairman, is tireless in her efforts to make this an event of surprises and fun. We would be pleased to have a small amount on your subscription. Walker, and Trustee Susie Triplett, Those present at the breakfast, given complimentary to the 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 Leap, Laura Claiborn, Corine Few, Geraldine Pickett, King Hughes, Lucy Quigley, Mattie King, Lezar Claiborn, Lucy Jackson, Beatrice Houser, Naomi Thomas, Belle Donohue, Susie Triplett, Florence Mercer, Jennie Thompson and Flora Irvin. Short stops were made at the Capitol, Governor's 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 a reception given at Minneapolis by the Minneahua Temple 129, in honor of Grand Daughter Ruler Berry and Minneahua's seventh natal day. Upon the arrival at Minnehah Temple's 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 Minnehah reception. There was pleasing music and speech-making and closing remarks by the Grand Daughter Ruler Berry. Leaving the reception at 10:15, she had just time to make her train for Chicago. Minnehah Temple presented her with a bouquet of flowers and a ten dollar gold piece. Susie Tudos of Como Temple presented her with a lovely box of candy. Several other gifts were given her. Mme. Ruth Walker was selected to help carry the gifts and the same group that escorted the Grand Daughter Ruler on the drive escorted her to the depot. UNCERTAIN ABOUT NEW YORK FOR ELKS CONVENTION Session May Conflict With the Laws of New York State. Brown Made Statement Grand Trustees Have Right to Change Place of Meeting. By LOUIS B. LAUTIER Albany, N. Y., May 5.—The Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World may hold its grand lodge session in New York City in August unmolested. That is the inference contained in a statement made for the Attorney General of New York State by Deputy 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 sufficient grounds to justify their action. Deputy Brown Explains. It is also a misdemeanor to use the name of any such society, order or organization, the titles of its officers, the forms and designs of its insignia and emblems, or its ritual or ceremonies unless entitled to use or wear them. The statement of Deputy Attorney 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 Attorney General Albert Ottinger is the head, does not furnish opinions or advice to others than the departments and officers of the state government. Movie Stars On Stage Longing For Screenland "Theatrical people are all known to have their peculiarities," said Harold Baquat, when talking to Echo representatives, on Monday night, May 2nd 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 Opheum 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 one's mind. You often find yourself back in screenland when in public, for this reason I prefer the movies," said Napoleon Whiting. The company is on Orpheum time and their next stop is Madison, Wisconsin. Why not put subscribing for the Echo in your co-operation plans? First Annual Charity Ball And May Festival Arrangements Set Fashion Promenade Staged By Charles Young Auxiliary And Spanish War Veterans, Success Fashion Promenade Staged By Charles Young Auxiliary And Spanish War Veterans, Success 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 Coliseum, Lexington and University Ave. Not one dull moment will mar the evening according to Mrs. M. McFarland, chairman of entertainment who has secured the services of a group of well known artists. Between each dance number snappy features are to be presented, which include the following: Freda Jackson, exponent of modern dancing, offering her two stars, Marjorie McKinney and Janice Wright in an eccentric version of the Black Bottom, Sidney Williams, King of the Ivories, in a piano selection; Hjordis Foster, dance specialty; Mrs. Babe Hanon, contralto and radio artist in solo numbers and Eula Belle More, and B. H. Harrison, tenor soloist. Wally Erickson's Coliseum Orchestra have arranged a program of surprise 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. It assists the Urban League in Visiting Housekeeping work and provides for exigencies among needy families. The funds obtained from this year's affair will aid in the promotion of outings for colored children during the summer months. Expect Crowd. It is thought that the Charity Ball will surpass in attendance the appearance of Judge Albert B. George of the Municipal Court of Chicago sponsored by the Auxiliary and attended by more than 400 persons. A group of young women of the University of Minnesota and members of the Tri-Coterie club are assisting the Auxiliary on the reception committee. Our collector is going to call upon you for your subscription. Waiting with expectancy the hour of the Fashion Promenade staged by Charles Young Auxiliary and Post of Spanish War Veterans at the Coliseum, Monday evening, hundreds applauded the appearance of little Albreta Bell one of the eleven models displaying Fashion's decree in correct 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 mermal to don when they bathe at Minesure-on-Lake St. Croix. Five pretty maneuqs strolled along the board walk in striking suits of brilliant hues depicting milady's choice for the beach. They met with instant favor of the audience 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 vied with each other for supremacy ranging from pastel 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 favorites 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 a sleeveless flared coat, tailored blouse, smart knickers, riding boots and a jaunty hat of jockey or tricorn shape. Mrs. Winston in a bright red coat and Mrs. Margarete Martin in navy blue were ready to step in the stirrups. The new blege shade and black and white predominated in stunning coats worn by Mrs. Hattie Smith and the Misses Gooden, James, Brooks, Lee, and Sparling. Chic turbans and Walter Brown to Head Waiters at Hotel Lowry The Hotel Lowry, St. Paul's newest and most exclusive hostelry, 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 hotel management from a list of applicants 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. 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 Gallic 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 18 years. She was appointed matron at the county jail following the successful campaign, in which she participated to elect George Moeller sheriff of Ramsey County. Mr. Robbins is highly esteemed and is a well known railroad man. Mrs. Robbins said the marriage was a surprise to her many friends and also herself. Mr. and Mrs. Robbins are residing at 747 St. Anthony Ave. GIRLS WANTED Girls wanted to enter a popularity contest. Valuable prizes to be given away. Apply the St. Paul Echo 614 Court Block, Cedar 1879. picture hats, some with ribbon streamers, the correct accessories including 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 a Dolly Varden 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 boufant styles. One thought of an old fashioned garden as Miss Kemp radiant in a changeable taffeta of orchid hues and Mrs. Winston in pansy creeb bore the Spanish influence with vampish fringe. Beaded gowns still have their sway according to the model of Mrs. Martin of reseda georgette enhanced with a chic bow of tulle to match, on her wrist. Men's fashions in light and dark shades of grey were displayed by Messers Archie Walton and Wm. Benjamin for Hall Bros. our own race enterprise and were tailored to perfection. These stylish garments and many others at a reasonable price are to be obtained at Menter's, 420 Minnesota St., who will arrange the most liberal credit terms ever devised. Mr. Albert Lewis received the $25.00 certificate for merchandise which was given free by the company At the close of the revue Wally Erickson's Orchestra snappy hits captivated 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. PRICE FIVE CENTS STAYS HANGING OF COLORED MAN AT SPRINGFIELD STAYS HANGING OF COLORED MAN AT SPRINGFIELD Sentenced to Hang for Stabbing Man to Death Last Christmas Day. N.A.A.C.P. Investigates University Students Were Clamoring to Attend the Hanging. New York, April 29.—Prompt action 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 a colored man who was to have been hanged on the morning of April 22. Andrews 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 attention, he together with Charles E. Phillips went to Urbana Champaign County to investigate. His report states: Citizens Interviewed. "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 atrocious than that of Herschell Andrews. . . . In view of this fact we felt that the N. A. A. C. P. was justified in protesting against this hanging. A colored student of the University of Illinois told me that the white students were clamoring to attend the hanging. It 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. Bore, the defense attorney, was relentless in his efforts to obtain a reprieve." The defense was successful in its efforts and on a writ of error and supersedeas, issued by Justice Frank K. Dunn of the State Supreme Court, the case will be reviewed at the June term of the court. PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH SENDI HOOVER TELEGRAM Pilgrim Baptist church of St. Paul sent the following telegram to Washington, D. C., in the interests of the flood sufferers: St. Paul, Minn., May 2, 1927. Hon. Herbert Hoover, Washington, D. C. According to Associated Press reports, 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. ANNOUNCEMENT On Saturday evening, May 7th the Blue and Grey Eat Shop, 1088 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. ONE YEAR AGO THIS WEEK Attorney's J. 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 a large crowd in attendance. GIRLS WANTED Girls wanted to enter a popularity contest. Valuable prizes to be given away. Apply the St. Paul Echo, 614 Court Block, Cedar 1879. An Independent Negro Weekly Newspaper PUBLISHED BY THE ST. PAUL ECHO COMPANY 614 Court Block Telephone Cedar 1879 ‘St. Paul, Minnesota —— President and General Manager...._.____.______.CYRUS L. LEWIS Secretary Treasurer eeennenenennvana BUGENE JACKSON, JR. Contributing alton ne reneencneneneeemeeBARL WILKINS Duluth Representative. .Mrs. Wm. A. Porter, 1029 E, 8rd St., Duluth, Minn. Telephone Hemlock 1533 SUBSCRIPTION RATES $2.00 Per Year $1.25 for Six Months 15 Cents for Three Menths ‘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” sncaiaiameee ee OOM AEE If there is one organization in the United States, formed to { promote and protect the interest of American Negroes, which we endorse without reservations, it is the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. ‘There are several features about this great Association which stand out so boldly, that they significantly separate it from all other organizations of similar nature. Off-handed, we think of these: 1. This Association was conceived and birthed for the pur- Pose of procuring for ALL Negroes in America the freedom and rights guaranteed to them under the Constitution. It is unselfish. One does not have to be a member’ to receive its benefits. 2. Its staff of workers, added to the faculty of any university in America, would raise the average of that faculty in learning and intelligence. 3. There has never been in its history an instance of tempor- izing, when the principles for which it stands were at stake. 4. Neither the honesty, integrity nor the courage of any member of its staff can be questioned by its bitter opponent. 5. The learning, the efficiency and the ability of the indi- vidual members of its staff are such that with the whole of Amer- ica to pick from, we do not believe that single substitution could be made that would strengthen the organization. 6. Its many accomplishments are such that almost any sin- gle one justifies its organization, maintenance and continuance. Consider a few: = (a) The Anti-Lynching fight and program, (b) The residential segregation victory. (c) The overthrow of the White Primary. (a) The stopping of the Grandfather clause disfranchise- ment farce, (e) The Expose of Peonage. (f) The Sweet Case. (g) The Arkansas Cases, (h) The Aiken Expose, The program of this organization has been so economically conducted that the cost per capita to the Negroes of the United States during its seventeen years of successful warfare has been practically nothing. If the 12,000,000 Negroes in the United States were compelled to pay for its work; this work has extended over a period of sev- enteen years; seventeen years of warfare that required the quin- tessence of courage and brains, the tax would be about ten ents per person, We, therefore, endorse the work of this organization, We stand solidly behind these great men who are responsible for the wonders which it has performed. The Negro’s best opportunity for complete freedom, political equality, economic opportunity as well as unhampered justice, seems to us, to rest largely in the hands of the National Association for the Advancement of Col- ored People, If you are not a member, what is your alibi? A LESSON FROM THE PRESENT FLOOD The present flood conditions in the South are giving to the world many serious things to think about. As a matter of self- preservation, Negroes naturally think about themselves as affected by the flood. Only a glance at the situation and we see that the Negro in the flood areas as every other place in the South gets the worst of it. It was ever thus, Rescue parties were sent by the relief workers to the aid of some hundreds of Negroes who were marooned on a certain Mis- sissippi plantation and their overlords consoled the relief workers by saying, “They are alright, leave them here.” We don’t know all the facts in the case, but we have every reason to believe that this incident occurred for no other reason than that many of these Negroes were peons, and their lords feared that the rescue work- ers would take their “property” too far away from the dear old farm. Such is the condition where ignorance and hatred reign su- preme. We know too well the horrors that Negroes experienced in recent Florida disasters, and to the older ones among the race the Galveston floods are still alive in memory, and the brutality in these cases inflicted upon the Negroes is a never-to-be-forgotten incident. Arkansas is suffering heavily from the flood disaster, and re- lief organizations and philanthropic individuals all over the coun- try are sending the sufferers aid. Negroes in the U. S. outside the flood areas are contributing generously to the aid of the sufferers, and just to show us how much they appreciated help sent by Ne- groes, more than 4,000 white ruffians in Little Rock were set wild over a “murder story” reported on a Negro and proceeded to search’ the state prison at Little Rock, and then load hundreds into autos and drive to nearby towns and search the various jails for the Negro who had been spirited away by officers for safe keeping. These so-called superior Nordics, in our opinion, merely acted the role of the yellow cur who bites the hand that is feeding him. They cry to the rest of the world to help them, and to extend to them brotherly kindness, and in return for same they act the part of, not men, but savages; yes, beasts of prey. They sought to lyneh a child 16 years old. ‘As we see it the facts that were brought to light from the various calamities we have mentioned serwe to bring out this point very clearly, that “brotherly love and the so-called milk of human kindness” will not solve the race problem, PAGE TWO THE N. A. A.C. PL Whether in 'teens, twentys or sixtys, moth- er-love is the truest, most constant force on earth. But you should also remember that mother's liking for pretty things is never outgrown. Whether it be flowers, candy, hosiery, jewelry or some other gift you seek for mother, come to The Emporium for it. Displays of gift things are here in great variety. Corsage Bouquets for the Charity Ball made here at moderate prices. Pr] n HE EMPOB SAINT - PAUL ~ Gem Worn by Musician Idea of Old Greeks When we sit at a concert listening to a great violinist, we are often di- verted by the flash of a large @la- mond on one of the fingers of his bow hand. If we like the music and the artist we dismiss the {mpression with the thought that it 1s merely @ bit of personal vanity on the part of the player. But when we read that the practice of displaying handsome rings to the audience was in vogue at musical contests 2400 years ago, and learn that the eminent Greek iyre players of the time of Timotheus wore Jewels on the right hand, the hand whfeb held the plectrum and sounded the strings, we find that we are confront- ing a long tradition of professional practice. Perhaps this persistent habit may be traceable to the Greek desire to discover and reveal beauty every: where, and to harmonize glints of color with musical tones, if such combination 1s possible. Granting that this was the aim of the Greek artist, we must then be dealing not merely with the momentary whim of a vain musician, but with traits of Greek character’ which are also hu- man, showing themselves In similar guise wherever similar situations oc- cur, and persisting, therefore, through long years in the practices of a guild. —Charles Burton Gulick, in “Modern ‘Traits in Old Greek Life” Little Visible Charm in Captured Mermaid ‘That the belief in mermaids should have survived all these years {s ex traordinary; but there is another curious side to the matter—that each successive inermaid seen through the centuries seems to have been uglier than its predecessor. Of this there can be no doubt if one contrasts the description of the “mer: maid” of the ancient Greeks with those of more recent times, In an account of a “mermaid” cap. tured off the coast of Natal, a writer describes it as having screamed like a woman when caught, and goes on to state that it bad seven ribs on each side, lungs, kidneys and a heart about the size of an ox heart. According to the writer, the “mermaid” was 11 feet long, had a huge tail instead of legs, lacked a tongue and teeth, but had a heavy chin, flat nose, eyes, and a kind of hair that grew in tufts. Not very prepossessing “mermaid”! It ts more than probable that this 800-pound monster was a dugong, which, though once a land dweller, 1s now an inhabitant of the sea and un- doubtedly responsible for many of the “mermaid” legends. Childish Frankness Speaking of embarrassing moments, Mrs, F, S. R. writes that she took her four-year-old daughter with her when calling one afternoon and they had not been in a woman's house long when the little one remarked: “You may as well start getting din. ner, Mrs. Brown, ‘cause daddy's out of town an’ {f you ask us we can stay to dinner just as well as not.” “Needless to say,” adds Mrs. F. 8. R, “we got the invitation and I was very much embarrassed.’—Boston ‘Transcript. Ancient Jewish Tribunal Sanhedrin was the name of the su: preme judicial council of the Jews from the time of the Maccabees to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans under Titus in the year 71 A. D. This council consisted of 70 members, including the chief priests elders and scribes, and was presided over by the high priest. Its jurisdic tion extended to every Jewish settle ment. After Judea became a Roman province the power of inflicting the death penalty was taken from the Sanhedrin, ___ST. PAUL ECHO Fly a “Free Animal,” Not Pest—in Italy In Florence you get over expecting things to be done and learn to take What {s given in a mild spirit of thankfulness and to let the rest go. ‘The fly question is an example. We were Americans and we were deter- mined that we were not going to be tormented by files, Italian files at that, lazy, insolent brutes unused to ‘molestation, We combated them with Screens, with sticky paper, with de termined slaughterings. ‘They merely returned tn slow, persistent clouds the moment the holocaust was over, It seemed as though they were born both wise and wary, for screens could ‘not keep them out nor fy paper en- trap them. ‘This was seemingly Inex- plicable until we discovered the kitchen windows invitingly open and Litizia placidly peeling potatoes with a sort of black halo moving about her head. She listened to the storm of expostulation unmoved and rather amused. “Ab, slgnora,” she explained, “but there Is no way to keep out a fy—a fy—he 1s a free animal."—From “Falling Seeds,” by Ellzabeth Q, Chap- man, Thinkers Have Ever Seen Trouble Ahead We are all more or less nervous at times—especlally when — something goes wrong with us—about what {s going to happen to the human race, The psychiatrists are particularly ap- prehensive. Dr, Max Shlapp, for in- stance, told the Academy of Medicine, at New York that he feared that the whole race of tomorrow would either be grossly damaged or lowered in gen- eral efficiency as a result of the high tension lives we lead—though, to be sure, all of us don’t lead that kind of lives. "Twas ever thus. Greece saw trouble ahead; so did Rome. Those who watehed the moths flutter round the Louis XIV candle in France were gravely apprehensive, and so were those who frowned on the gayeties of the court of Charles It in England. ‘Trouble was ahead then as {t Is now. Some pretty bad messes followed, but humanity survived, and, on the whole, Improved. But trouble {s always ahead. We never catch up with the Ulrest of ft. Surely there ts comfort tn the thought that the worst is yet to come—and probably will never get here—Indianapolis News. What She Wanted to Know A woman called up the Times ottice the other day and asked the able and efficient young woman in charge of the telephone: “Is there a bureau of information In the Times office?” “What do you want to know?’ asked the obliging young woman. “That's what T want to know.” “Well, but what do you want te know?” “That's what I want to know, Is there a bureau of—" “I know, but what do you want to know?” “That's what I want to know!” “There's no bureau of information but if you'll tell me what you want to know T'l—” “Thank you. That's what I wanted to know. — Good-by.”"—Leavenworth ‘Times, Cannot Harden Rubber ‘The bureau of standards says wher rubber 1s melted it 1s changed both chemically and physically. It cannot be hardened, Contrary to what seems to be the quite common impression rubber goods are not cast by pour Ing the melted material into molds Instead the crude rubber is worke¢ between steam-heated rolls and at the same time the sulphur and other In gredients are mixed up. The warm, plastic mixture 13 then molded and heated to vulcanize the rubber—that is, to cause the sulphur to combine with It. Oe fe Cas Ea Pea | $100 Cash will be awarded to the ) ) an Only Voters Bile Enter | PAY 2 Copland Yate fs Yous Favorite Educational Test. : ie in [an ie | Each vote 25 cents; good for 1 month's TIHIE/S subscription to Echo. be |e | ———} | 1 vote, 1 mo. sub.............. 50 points 3 votes, 3 mo. sub... 150 points A I N T 5 votes, 6 mo, sub.. _. 300 points |_—___} —__}__|_) 8 votes, 1 yr. sub................. 600 points P A U L 16 votes, 2 yr. sub.......... ..1,200 points ) 24 votes, 3 yr. sub. 1,800 points “Name what te letiew hi | NOMINATION BLANK 1. 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Fras en News “News” ts commonly belleved ta be formed from the tnitlal letters of the four directions, north, east, west, and south, but it ts authoritatively claimed that the interesting sameness ts merely coincidence. ‘There are synomous forelgn words “nova” and “nouvelles,” which employ various letters to mean the same thing. In our own language the word was for merly spelled “newes.” It ts likely that the German word “das neue” {s the origin of ours since thelr phrase, “Was glebt neues?” means the same ‘as our, “What's the news?” The Crisis It 1s a common saying that men and women bate to pass forty and put on glasses. ‘There 1s a greater trial ahead of them; to have all thelr teeth out and buy a set of the kind that never looks natural. False teeth are as easily detected ‘as a wig; but people are rather more charitable for false teeth—Somehow, they expect a man to boldly face bald- ness—E, W. Howe's Monthly, Sure Winner Buddy Cohen was bragging about how much his father knew. “He knows everything,” declared Buddy, but little Bertha was skeptical and finally Buddy did remember that he had asked bis father a question of two that he couldn't answer. Still loyal to his argument, however, he finally sald: “Well, my father mey not know everything, but we've got @ dictionary that knows the rest.” Wonder How She Felt? George was bringing the one-and- only out to meet the family, and nat- urally the family was striving to please the girl, who was a prim and quiet individual. Everything went off fine—dinner, dancing and conversa- tion. George stepped out to get some smokes while the girl was in an ad- Joining room putting on her wraps, preparatory to leaving, the door to the room being slightly ajar. At this time George's brother came in and without warning, exclaimed: “Where'd George plek up that dumb- bel?” Home Cooked Meals Try our Homemade Rolls, Pie and Cake TOASTED SANDWICHES ALEXANDERS SWEET SHOPPE Dale and Rondo Streets Phone Dale 7175 a ~a se FOR ALDERMAN nN ¥ S 13th Ward THE i / William A. Poehler PROARES i casmin tng! Mint a sae Mixtares ‘of Bloods Among Earth's Races Racial relationships go a good deal deeper than the facial kind, according to H. Muro Fox, professor of zoology at Birmingham university, England. ‘The relations of the races are literal- ly a blood relationship, he declares, for the composition of an American Indian's blood is not like that of a white man or a negro and there are even differences between the blood of certain European nations. If a biolo- gist prepares a serum from the blood of one animal and injects tt into the veins of an animal of a different spe- cles, the serum is immediately pre- cipitated—in other words, thrown out. ‘This ts accomplished by things called antl-bodies, about which nobody knows very much. ‘There are four “serum groups,” and they have a defi- nite relation to the various races of men—and monkeys, — Chimpanzees have one kind of substance, orang. utans have two, South American mon: keys have a kind different trom the chimpanzee, and still other monkeys have neither. In northern and cen: tral Europe there Is one type of blood, further east quite another kind, and still another in India. But the varl- ous characteristics have an odd way of appearing in mixtures—showing that the various races of mankind have been mating with one another for a long, long time—The Forum, REED'S BIDE-A-WEE EAT SHOP JW. 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C0 2417 || ST. PAUL NOTES Mr. and Mrs. E. Jackson of 515 W. Central Ave., entertained Mrs. Cora Jackson and daughter of Coahoma, Miss., at 4 o'clock dinner Sunday evening, April 24th. Covers were laid for seven. Mrs. Cora Jackson is visiting her sons, G. D. Jackson, R. M. Jackson and A. E. Jackson. Miss Minnie Tobie, 990 Gaultier was hostess at a five course dinner party, Sunday afternoon in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Lindsay. Covers were laid for 11. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay returned to the city from Chicago to make their home with their parents. hTe Cameo Social club held their bi-monthly meeting at the home of Miss Henrietta Bonaparte, 707 St. Anthony Ave., last Wednesday evening. The club voted unaimlessly to send a written letter of thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Earl S. Weber and Attorney and Mrs. Geo. W. Hamilton for chaperoning its party and also to Mr. Frank Boyd for his assistance on the door. The next regular meeting will be held May 11, 1927 at the home of Miss Katherine Allen, 654 Rondo. Mr. David Hall, who has been ill at Ancker hospital is now at his home, 725 Sherburne Ave., and is able to be out again. Little Laura Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Hall, 725 Sherburne Ave. is recovering from her recent illness. The Kings Daughters Charity Circle met at the home of Mrs. Mamie Moss 540 Rondo St., Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in good attendance. A very helpful talk was given by Rev. W. H. Griffin. Mrs. E. A. Hatton, 633 W. Central was pleasantly surprised by a number of her friends, Tuesday evening, May 3, the occasion being her birthday. The evening was spent playing five hundred. At midnight a dainty lunch was served. On April 23, the Self Culture club sponsored a musical for the crippled children at the Gillette hospital. There were about ten numbers on the program, which was very ably rendered by a number of children, and was much enjoyed by the children of Gillette. The Self Culture club expects to quartette at Gillette hospital in the near future. The next meeting of the club will be held with Mrs. Jackson, 419 Sherburne Ave., next Thursday, May 12. Mr. Louis Terrell, 662 West Central Ave., departed Wednesday evening for Indianapolis, Indiana where he will attend the Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Masons, Northern Jurisdiction. Since its organization 15 years ago Mr. Terrell has attended all but two of the annual sessions. He is very prominent in fraternal circles, a member of Eureka Chapter, Chicago and St. Goerge Chapter of Indianapolis. Attorney Wm. R. Morris and Judd Morris of Mpls, are the other members from the Twin Cities eligible to vote in the council. Mrs. Edward Hendricks, 479 Rondo served a 2 o'clock luncheon Thursday, April 28. Guests were Rev. L. W. Harris and wife of Pilgrim Baptist church and Mrs. Petorie Tucker of Chicago, formerly president of the U. N. I. A. of East St. Louis and a well known church worker. Mrs. Tucker was called to St. Paul to be at the bedside of her grandson, Harold Moore who passed away. Mrs. Tucker stated that she would soon return to the Twin Cities. MINNEAPOLIS NOTES Mrs. Chas. Noble and little daughter Charlene who were called to the bedside of Mrs. Jennie Ford in Winnipeg, who underwent a very serious operation, returned home Sunday May 1st leaving Mrs. Ford who is Mrs. Noble's mother, much improved. Mrs. Rebecca Fately of 3817 Fourth Ave. So. has purchased a very lovely home at 3729 Fourth Ave. So. Mrs. Fannie Smith of Columbus, Mo. is visiting in the Twin Cities, and is the house guest of Mrs. Howard Gilbert, 3123 18th Ave. So. Mrs. Gilbert entertained with a reception for Mrs. Smith on Monday evening, and a large number of Twin City society folks attended. Mr. James Harris of 3121 18th Ave. So. is in the General Hospital, suffering with rheumatism. The Twin City Liberal Art Club met with Mrs. Morris, 285 Rondo St. on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. J. M. Morris who has been quite ill for some time, is again in the General Hospital, showing some improvement. Miss Sedalia Mickens, a registered nurse and holding an important position in a Minneapolis Clinic, was quietly married on Sat. April 23, to Mr. Fred Lewis of St. Paul. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis will reside at 3121 18th Ave. So. The Twin City Liberal Art Club will entertain with a silver tea at the home of its president Mrs. Milton Shanks on May 18th. We would be pleased to have a small amount on your subscription. Modern Piano Merely Even the handsome pianos in our modern living and music rooms were not always as we know them today. The story of the development of the piano, like that connected with everything else we use, is a story of humble beginnings and continuous improvements. The history of musical instruments shows us that the piano is very probably a modern development of an instrument known as the dulcimer. This was originally nothing more than a flat piece of wood, on which were fastened two converging strips of wood, across which strings were stretched and tuned to a natural scale. Sound was produced by hitting the strings with two hammers, one in each hand of the player. As a separate musical instrument the dulcimer has probably been changed less than any other. Two pieces of wood have been added to produce a sound box for the body and keys with which to tune the strings; otherwise it is still in practically its original form. It is easily seen how the piano was developed from the dulcimer. The only difference in the principle of the two is the fact that the piano is larger, and its strings are struck by keys instead of hammers. The modern piano is really nothing more or less than a keyed dulcimer. Wanted No Witnesses In Sir James Barrie's play "Peter Pan," Tinker Bell gets up on her stage wings, hovers about the room and flies out of an open window. The playwright, watching one of his rehearsals, expressed a desire to try the mechanism by which this flight is achieved. So attendants attached the wires to the distinguished gentleman and prepared to hoist him in the air. The amusing part of the story followed. Sir James, a veteran in the world of the theater, was suddenly struck by a terrible and overwhelming stage-fright. He commanded that every one leave the boards, and had the front curtain put down and the pass doors securely closed. Then, alone in the room between the backdrop, the curtain and the wings, he was lifted up, maneuvered over Tinker Bell's route, and, in all his disheveled dignity, soared out the window unperceived. Johnson Fond of Books According to that greatest of all biographers, Boswell, Doctor Johnson, upon entering a library, "ran eagerly to one side of the room, intent on poring over the backs of books." Because of this custom a contemporary once called him "odd," to which accusation Johnson replied: "Sir, the reason is very plain. Knowledge is of two kinds. We know the subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. When we inquire into any subject, the first thing we have to do is to know what books have treated of it. This leads us to look at catalogues and the backs of books in libraries." No wonder that such a man knew so well how and where to tap the sources of knowledge and give the world a great and unique dictionary—From "Private Book Collectors." Famous Mountain Range The Smoky mountains are a southwestern division of the Appalachian mountains, branching from the Blue ridge in south Virginia and extending southwestward near the Tennessee and North Carolina boundary, penetrating a short distance into north Georgia. On the west they are separated from the Cumberland plateau by the great eastern valley of the Tennessee, and on the east they are connected with the Blue ridge by an intricate system of cross ranges forming the rugged remnants of a lofty plateau culminating in the Black mountains. Nearly all the eastern head streams of the Tennessee rise on the inclosed plateau and break through the Unaka range. Otherwise the latter forms a sharply defined ridge between Tennessee and North Carolina. His Comeback Speaking of "club husbands," two met at lunch the other day, on the eve of a woman's club reception. One remarked: "Well, I suppose I'll see you tonight all dolled up like a sheik, in your dress suit?" "You will not," he retorted, "but I suppose your wife will make you don the glad raiment, though," and he grinned. "No, my wife doesn't have to dress me. I know how, without her telling me. But say, how is it you are going at all, if you're so blooming independent? It can't possibly be that your wife has made you." "Humph."—Salem News. Kidd Unjustly Condemned Kida Unjustify Condemned Information has recently been brought to light which would indicate that Capt. William Kidd really was not as great a pirate as he was painted. It is said that a letter from Lord Bellomont has been brought forth which would have exonerated him if it had been admitted to evidence at the time of his trial. His enemies, however, would not permit its use. Also the forged French passes under which the Moorish vessel which he captured was sailing have been found in the archives of the British public record office. He was not allowed to submit these in evidence. Hope-Making Plant Much of the peninsula of Yucatan is very stony, and as there are practically no rivers, the planters depend on rain to irrigate their fields. Sisal hemp, or hequenl, is the chief article of growth and export throughout the peninsula. The sisal itself is an evergreen plant closely related to the century plant or American aloe. The fiber is extracted from the curving, swordlike leaves, which are cut at the end of the third or fourth year of growth. The leaves are macerated, or made into pulp, and the fibers torn apart by machine. The pulp is then washed away and the fibers dried and bleached by the sun, and when the process is completed this yellowish-white fiber ranks next to Manila hemp in making rope.—Washington Star. Recalling Early Days With plenty of patience, paper and a pencil, it is possible for you to remember what happened when you were six months old. asserts Dr. E. Pickworth Farrow, English psychologist, in Popular Science Monthly. For periods of one or two hours at a time, he says, write down any and every thought which occurs to you. Repeat the process several times. Then, as memories of recent happenings gradually are "worked off" on paper, you will go back to recollections of your early life. Colors and Mentality That different colors may have important effects on the mental state of people has been believed for many years. Some psychologists have gone so far as to prepare charts of the mental effects of different colors, red being stimulating and exciting, blue depressing, and so on. In a long series of tests made on children several months ago it was found that most of the children preferred red and orange colors to blue and violet ones. Red for most people is a cheerful, inspiring color. Your Neighborhood Jeweler Men's watches cleaned ... $1.00 Main Spring ... $1.00 Unbreakable Crystals ... $ .30 Ladies' odd shaped E. J. LANGER 491 N. Dale at University RE-ELECT FRED A. MAURER for ALDERMAN of Third Ward REPRESENTATIVE OF ALL THE PEOPLE Prepared by the Negro Voters League of third ward, Mpls. For which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. SIMPSON & The Reliable Mortgage are now located in their beautiful new Office Phone—Cedar 1024 Residence Phones Tel. Dale 1914 Tel. Dale 2541 MINNEAPOLIS AD THE DUNBAR E. G. HARRIS, Proprietor PORTERS' AND WAITERS' HE Clean, Quiet, Home 723 Washington Ave. Phone Geneva 2071 Phone—South 7954 MINNEAPOLIS ADVERTISERS THE DUNBAR HOUSE E. G. HARRIS, Proprietor PORTERS' AND WAITERS' HEADQUARTERS Clean, Quiet, Homelike 723 Washington Ave. South Phone Geneva 2071 Minneapolis, Minn. W. SQUIRE NEAL Funeral Director Free Delivery to All Parts of City Economy Market 902 6th Ave. No., Minneapolis GROCERIES Poultry and Meats Hyland 9746 McDUFF WOODARD, Prop CALL- Blue & V WE INCREASE OUR SERVICE BUT NOT OUR RATES Blue & White WE INCREASE OUR SERVICE BUT NOT OUR RATES Cab ATlantic 2244 SPECIAL 502 E. 24th Street The "bag of tricks" story is the fable of the fox and the cat. The fox was commiserating the cat because she had only one shift in case of danger, while he had a thousand tricks to evade it. Being set upon by a pack of hounds the fox was caught while puss run up a tree and escaped. A man who boasts of a whole "bag of tricks" has numerous expedients to draw upon; his last trick, expedient, or "trump card," held in reserve for only great emergencies is called "the bottom of the bag." "When I came to town, 20 years ago," said a prosperous man of ample waistcoat, "all my earthly possessions were wrapped up in a bandanna hand-kedchief." "And now you own 300 acres of land and that factory on the edge of town? "Yes." "May I ask what you carried in the bandanna hankerchief?" "Six thousand dollars in cash and bonds." Price of Gray's Elegy When Thomas Gray's "Elegy" was first printed, in 1751, copies were sold for a shilling. These first editions have now become so rare that a copy recently sold in London for nearly $5,000. The record price for a first edition was reached in 1924, when a purchaser paid more than $7,000. The original manuscript of the "Elegy," together with the "Ode On a Distant Prospect of Eden," is in the Eton College library. Attention! Fun Galore! MUSICAL and MALE MOCK WEDDING at— ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Wednesday, May 11th At 8:30 P. M. Sponsored by Young Matrons' Circle Chairman: GLADYS HARRIS Admission 25 cents & WILLS Morticians faitful new mortuary chapel 17 West Exchange Street ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA ADVERTISERS AR HOUSE S, Proprietor ERS' HEADQUARTERS Homelike On Ave. South Minneapolis, Minn. MILTON SHANKS General Contractor and Builder Will Finance the Construction of Your Home on Your Lot Phone—Locust 2449 8712 4th Ave. So. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. LL White ab ATlantic 2244 Bag of Tricks His Little All 100 Established 1905 Minneapolis, Minn. Open to the Public To Every Telephone User An important part in the operation of The Tri-State System is to keep the public informed concerning all matters relating to the telephone. We consider this an essential part of our stewardship in the operation of this public utility. It is due not only the more than 1,800 stockholders, but it is also due the entire group of Tri-State subscribers. We have told you of new inventions to improve service, of the growth of the System, of the problems involved in securing materials, employing and training workers, of financing new developments and of rates necessary to maintain good service. We have tried to tell you what we are doing, how we do it and why we do it. You have been told of our efforts to meet unusual conditions; of how we have bent every energy to provide service in the face of storms, fires and other adverse conditions. Nevertheless the service of The Tri-State System has been improved and extended during the past year and the loyal workers employed by the Company have established new records for efficiency and service. This high standard they will endeavor to maintain. THE TRI-STATE TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY Idea of Daylight Saving Daylight saving was suggested as early as 1907 by an Englishman named William Wylieett, in his book entitled "Waste of Daylight." The following year a bill for daylight saving was introduced into the house of commons, but failed to pass. The subject was brought up in Germany in 1916, when the German federal council passed a measure to set the clock ahead one hour. Within three months twelve European countries had followed, namely, Holland, Austria, Turkey, England, France, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland, Spain and Portugal. Egg Signifies Welcome The gift of an egg is the usual form of greeting accorded visitors by the Dyaks of Borneo. This greeting holds true to the old primitive ideal that a guest must be welcomed with a gift, says William Beebe in Liberty Magazine. Throughout the whole country, if you find favor in the eyes of a tribe, you are formally presented with an egg on the day of your arrival in the village. And in the heart of Borneo, where food is, in the nature of things, a more or less undetermined quantity, the possession of an egg is a matter for profound congratulation. Let Your Real Estate Needs Be Known to THE HUNTER REALTY COMPANY 324 E. 38th St., Minneapolis Phone Col. 1216 Phone Dale 8339 TRY THE DRUG STORE FIRST ELMER MORRIS DRUGGIST PRESCRIPTIONS Rondo and Mackubin Sts. In Echo Popularity Contest to— The Henrietta Beauty Shoppe They are Valuable With each shampoo one 25 cent vote will be given on a marcel in our shoppe. With each dollar purchase 10 cents in credit will be allowed on all toilet articles purchased for each vote in Echo Popularity Contest that you bring to our Shoppe. THE HENRIETTA BEAUTY SHOPPE Open the To Every Te An important keep the public telephone. We consider tion of this pub stockholders, bu scribers. We have to growth of the Sy employing and of rates necesa you what we are been told of our bent every ener other adverse co Nevertheless proved and ext employed by the and service. THE TO-STATE TELEPHONE AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION BUTLER HAS JUST THE HOME FOR YOU A new listing on Marshall Ave. Modern, 8 rooms and bath (in white). Best white oak down; Georgia pine, select map flooring up. Easily duplexed. Could not be duplicated at double price asked. Terms. For appointment call Butler, Cedar 0516. 552 Gillifian Blk. Parties interested in Lake Lots at Minesure-on-Lake-St. Croix, call the office of the St. Paul Echo for information regarding an excursion trip on Sunday, . Cedar 1879. $3500 Buys a strictly modern duplex; hot water heat, hardwood floors, good state of repairs; always rented; good income; small down payment; easy terms. Located at 450 Rondo Street. New Victor Race Records (Orthophonic Recording) PEYER MUSIC CO. Geographic Boundaries Various factors acting upon the primitive races of mankind influenced the using of boundaries. Men were originally nomadic. They moved from place to place in search of food. During the various migrations favorable conditions of climate, soil productivity, etc., would induce them to settle in a certain locality, where they would have the opportunity to develop. These tribes generally established themselves in regions having definite geographic boundaries, such as mountains, rivers or seas, which could be easily defended from aggression. With the progress of civilization these boundaries became clearly defined. PAGE THREE First Iron Bridge The first iron bridge in the world was Iron bridge, in Shropshire, England, which spans the River Severn. The work was put in by hand and the various parts cast in 1778 at the Coalbrookdale ironworks, the proprietor of which, Abraham Darby, was the designer of the structure. Approximately 500 tons of iron were used in the construction of the bridge. All the castings are keyed together, no welding or screws having been used. The roadway, which is 24 feet wide, has an iron foundation, upon which is laid a few inches of clay, which in its turn is covered by the usual road metaling forming the surface. The main arch has a span of 100 feet. ```markdown ``` Hold Monday evening. May 9th for a May Festival at the Coliseum. Why not put subscribing for the Echo in your co-operation plans? Card Party Wed. eve, May 11, given by Past Daughter Rulers Council, I. B. P. O. E. W. $2.50 gold piece first prize. Admission 25c. Lunch free. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY NOTES Miss Brown was asked to give a plea for assistance for the flood sufferers over WAMD (Radisson Hotel) Monday evening at 6 o'clock. The Junior Girls have started practicing on an operetta under the direction of Mrs. Blanche Mason, to be given before the summer begins. Miss Brown addressed the Missionary Society of the Welsh Presbyterian Church at the home of Mrs. Edwards, 2720 16th Ave. South, on Tuesday afternoon. The Ladies Quartette and Mrs. Mason sang at the Lyndale Christian Church (29th and Lyndale North) and also at the Lutheran Church (14th and Lyndale North). Hollis and Clifford Hawkins appeared in a violin and piano duet on a program given by the Chi Kappa Alpha Sorority at Minnesota Union on the U campus Tuesday evening. DEATHS Reported by W. SQUIRE NEAL Funeral Director Chas. Baker, husband of Cornelia B. Baker, died at Portland, Ore. March 30th. Remains shipped to Minneapolis. Services from Chapel April 27th. Rev. Channey officiated. Burial at Crystal Lake Cemetery. Mary Breeding, died at Minneapolis General Hospital April 23, 1927. Widow of Eugene Breeding deceased March 27, 1927. Services at St. James A. M. E. Church April 26th. Rev. Walters officiated. Resided at 5016 Irving Ave. N. Burial Crystal Lake Cemetery. Ada Green, died April 24th, at home, 715-18th Street. Daughter of the late Mrs. Alice Mason. Services at Chapel April 28th. Rev. H. C. Parson officiated. Burial at Lakewood Cemetery. Margaret Clardy, died at 708 5th Ave. N., April 24, 1927. Rev. H. C. Boyd officiated at the services at the Chapel April 27, 1927. Burial at Crystal Lake Cemetery. Not Copied From Nature My sculpture is not copied from nature . . . I follow a definite and preconceived idea about sculpture, and from that I make a sketch in clay. . . . What I search for is the disposition of volume in space, the figure in light and air. I search for an ample form and the copying of an actual figure is of no interest to me. . . . Who could copy nature? Even the Greeks never attempted it. . . . What is important is the general idea. It can't be explained, but has to be felt—Mallol. Knowledge and Power A great many people "know" many things they really don't know. Some one has said that what is not known would fill more books than ever have been printed. Human knowledge is limited, yet a little knowledge may exert tremendous power.—Grit. WANT ADS Bring Results Classified Advertising Rates— All Classified Ads Payable is Advance. Three cents per word) minimum charge thirty cents. Cedar 0508—Phones—Dale 2947 FOR RENT—Lower 4-rooms; bath, electric light; stove heat; apply 281 Rondo. FOR RENT—Nice front room, furnished or unfurnished. Dale and Rondo. Call Dale 1285. GARAGE, 651 Central, $3.00. Cedar 0516. THREE furnished rooms, Milford St. $16. Cedar 0516. FOR RENT—Furnished or house- keeping rooms. Elk. 2957. NICELY furnished room. Call before 10 a. m., after 10 p. m. South 5272. For BILIOUSNESS Use BEECHAM'S PILLS for the relief of Constipation, Biliousness, Sick Headache and for moving the Bowels. Helps clear the skin. Contains no Calomel But from your drugsist. 2c and 5c the box. BEECHAM'S PILLS --- in Unromantic Place Business far from romantic had taken me to the same floor that the marriage license bureau is on in the county building of a not so far distant city. When I went to take the elevator to the street an elevator boy stuck his head out and inquired, "Want to witness a wedding, lady?" I agreed and he beckoned me into the elevator and shut the door, explaining as he pointed to the two other people in the elevator, "This here's the justice and this is the bride. My pal, Bill, has gone for the license. Her folks are chasing us, so we have to get the ceremony over quick. You and me are witnesses." In a few minutes a young man rushed down the hall and into our elevator. The cage was lowered a little way, and then stopped between floors. In that queer setting the wedding service was run through so quickly that the groom was still out of breath when he managed to gasp "I do." We signed the license, and the elevator went on down to the main floor. I have never seen or heard about the couple since, but I have often wondered.—Philadelphia Record. These Make Happiness Six things necessary for a normal, happy life, Dr. William S. Sadler believes after 20 years of study are: 1. Good health. 2. Congenital work. 3. Discipline or self-control. 4. Human companionship. 5. Reasonable leisure. 6. Religion. Hard to improve this list. Yet many achieve happiness with less.—Capper's Weekly. ART !! ENGRAVING COMPANY INC. ART ENG CO GA. 3209 114 E THIRD ST. ST. PAUL DESIGNS & ILLUSTRATIONS In one or more Colors PRINTING PLATES for every need FINE Shoe Repairing at O'Shields SHOE SHOP 327 No. Dale Street 25c=25c Will List You As A Paid Sub How race p What co-op have about? The St. F 25c List As A Subscri How about face pride? What about co-operation have been about? St. Paul B 25c=25c=25c Will List You As A Paid Subscriber How about your race pride? What about that co-operation we have been hearing about? 614 Court Block Cedar 1879 --- --- Marriage Knot Tied During her recent week-end visit to a town on the South shore the Woman stopped in a fruit and vegetable store to make some purchases for her friend. The clerk was having a rather difficult task, for the customer upon whom he was waiting wanted to know the history of each purchase. "What kind of coffee have you?" she asked. "Good coffee!" promptly responded the dark-eyed son of Italy. "Yes, I know. But what brand is it?" "These one, she's drink by all the people downtown, New York. Fifty-nine cents a pound." "Oh, that's too expensive." "Well, here's another, only 49 cents," hastily volunteered the man. "Is it strong?" asked the lady dubiously. "I like strong coffee." "Sure. Wonderful strong. They drink these kind on Broadway. They gotta have strong coffee there. They stay up all night"—New York Sun. Possibilities of Gas A gas company has figured out that 1,000 cubic feet of gas will: Cook 18 meals for six persons; heat shaving water for 1,000 days; roast sufficient coffee to make two cups dally for 70 years; light two cigars a day for 500 years; boil 275 gallons of water, bake 1,700 three-quarter-pound loaves of bread in a continuous oven; do the work of two hens in hatching eggs; broil 70 three-pound steaks; barbecue enough ham to make 1,750 sand- wiches. E. N. Martin L. R. Blair And You Are Next All the Time At Our New Location Sanitary Tonsorial Parlor 709 RONDO STREET Manicurist St. Paul, Minn. Buy Your New Hudson or Essex —From— W. M. JOHNSON Riv. 2589 or Elk. 0996 UNI-DALE MOTOR SALES 554 University Avenue All Models in Used Cars INTERIOR DECORATOR House Painting and Paper Hanging Get My Estimate Free Reliable Work Monthly Payments If Desired L. YOUNG Elk 2957 607 Rondo St. 5c=25c scriber y about your ide? t about that eration we been hearing Paul Echo --- Why Pay Cash! Don't wait until you have the cash to get a fine Watch, Diacond or other Jewelry when you can buy the article of your choice for as little as $1 down and 50c a week. Our Easy-Pay Confidential Credit Plan has pleased thou-sands—it will please you. 17-Jewel Elgin Always on time. The world's finest 17-jewel time-$19.75 piece, special at ... DOWN 50¢ A Week DIAMOND RINGS Blue-white, perfect cut sparklers. A wide selection of 18k solid white gold mountings ... $50 $1 Down, 50c Week. 15-Jewel Wrist Watches These beautiful bracelet watches have fully guaranteed 15-Jewel movements that are the last word in quality and accuracy. The cases are of 25-year white gold quality and are artistically engraved in dainty designs. $16.50 $1 DOWN AND 50c A WEEK. Meet Goodman Wear Diamonds CREDIT—CERTAINLY GOODMAN'S JEWELERS 94 EAST SEVENTH STREET 94 On Tuesday evening Mr. Richter of the Y. M. C. A. addressed the Boys Club at Welcome Hall. Mr. Richter has offered his assistance in any way it can be used. Saturday morning a group of girls with Mrs. Corum and Miss Gillard took the car to Fort Snelling, then hiked over the new Mendota bridge to the Sibley house. After lunch the group hiked back to St. Paul on the West side of the river, a walk of about seven miles. The next Sunday Forum will be May 8th at 4 P. M. The program will be "A Trip on the Magic Carpet." (a) Introductory Talk...Miss Farr 1. India, Solo.....Mr. Johnson 2. Mexico, Reading Mrs. Cora Grissom 3. Ireland, Solo.....Mr. Dudley Smith White Front Store CASH and CARRY Prices With FREE DELIVERY Quality Meats and Groceries Fresh Dressed Poultry at All Times Elk 1388 559 St. Anthony Av. MANICURING, MASSAGING, MARCELLING and Scalp Treatment Poro System MRD B. ROGERS Elkhurst 3879 723 St. Anthony Ave. GLENWOOD Hard Coal $15.75 THREE PHONES Garfield 7501—7502—7508 S. BRAND Rice and University LONG-FELLOW BREAD The WRAPPING Keeps it Clean and Fresh Zinsmaster Master of Good Baking Why not put subscribing for the Echo in your co-operation plans? LONG-FI The WRAPPING Keeps it Clean and Fresh GIRLS WANTED Girls wanted to enter a popularity contest. Valuable prizes to be given away. Apply the St. Paul Echo 614 Court Block, Cedar 1879. FOR SALARY LOANS SEE ANDREW A. MURPHY 312 Builders Exchange Bldg. On 1095 The Membership and Hospitality Committees have combined to give a May Pole party for grown ups on Tuesday, May 24th at 8 P. M. Invitations will be issued to members and friends and a good time is promised every one. The Y's Owls, our High School Girl Reserves will present the play "Every Girl" early in June to raise Conference funds. These girls have rallied splendidly to the Girl Reserve E L L O W B R E A L insmaster Master of Good Baking Res. Elk. 1613 McGavock 550 Rice Street CA BLUE & CA OUR RATES HAVE NOT BEEN RAISED AND ARE THE LOWEST IN THE CITY UNIVERSITY AV BREAD Ga. 1500 Avock Mortuary St. Paul, Minn. CALL E & WHITE CAB CEdar 4004 Y AVE. ADVERTISERS BLUE & WHITE OUR RATES HAVE NOT BEEN RAISED AND ARE THE LOWEST IN THE CITY CAB CEdar 4004 UNIVERSITY AVE. ADVERTISERS esota Paints and Kyanize Varnish SPECIALIZE IN SPORTING GOODS 785-787 University Avenue Where Does Y es Your Money Go! 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. Make A News- Paper If you are willing to co-operate with the Echo and help build up a newspaper that will fight for the interest of its race in the community in which it is published, use the coupons below. Cut these coupons out and paste them on your bills when paying and on the advertising literature of firms seeking your business. St. Paul Echo ock Phone Cedar 1879 The St. P. 614 Court Block Y. W. C. A. NOTES PLUMBING & HEATING Phone Dale 2315 THE GREATEST STORAGE, REPAIRING and RECONDITIONED CARS You Can Help WHY NOT ADVERTISE IN THE ST. PAUL ECHO? The Only Negro Weekly in the Northwest CEDAR 1879 WHY NOT ADVERTISE IN THE ST. PAUL ECHO? The Only Negro Weekly in the Northwest CEDAR 1879 program this year and we sincerely hope that our friends will come to their aid. The following girls are the officers of the Club: President, Henriette Bonaparte; Vice-President, Gloria Griffen; Secretary, Marguerite Tresvan; Treasurer, Muriel Wigington. 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