St. Paul Echo

the Echo is read by more than 7,000 readers, and its circulation is increasing weekly. VOL. 2, NO. 29 PORTERS'UNION TO PRESENT CLAIMS AT CHICAGO MEET PORTERS'UNION TO PRESENT CLAIMS AT CHICAGO MEET United States Mediation Board Appoints Edwin P. Morrow as Investigator. To Meet With Officials Paul Caldwell, Local Organizer, to Conduct Special Meeting for Members. A recent investigation by former Governor Edwin P. Morrow, appointed by the United States mediation board to look into the claims of the Brotherhood of Sleeping car porters against the Pullman Company, was held at the National headquarters of the Porters' Union, 2311 7th Ave., New York. The claims set forth by A. Philip Randolph, general organizer for the Brotherhood, warranted a hearing with Pullman officials, which was set for June 1, 1927, at Chicago, Ill. Organization Started. Organization Started. A national movement under the direction of A. Philip Randolph, general organizer of the Pullman Porters' Union, and Editor of the Messenger Magazine, interested local porters and a local union was formed under the leadership of Paul L. Caldwell and the first meeting was held Wednesday, January 13, 1926, at Welcome Hall, St. Paul, where more than 50 men and their wives attended. The purpose of this organization was to bring about a living wage and improve working conditions. Increase Given. On January 27, 1926, a joint conference opened between the representatives of the porters and maids and representatives of the management of the Pullman company to revise the wages and working conditions. This conference resulted in a $10\%$ increase of wages. It was generally known that all porters were not satisfied and were looking forward to better results to be obtained by efforts of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters' Union. Paul Caldwell, local organizer of the Sleeping Car Porters, Union, states he has some special information of the brotherhood men in calling a special meeting on Tuesday evening, May 24, at 8 o'clock, and Friday afternoon, May 27, at 3 o'clock. The meetings will be held at 443 Mackubin St., St. Paul, Minn. BOXES READY TO SEND TO NEEDY IN FLOOD AREA Ladies from various churches and organizations have responded readily to the aid of the flood sufferers by donating time, service and contributing wearing apparel to be sent to the needy. More than 300 garments and 85 pairs of shoes for men, women and children have been received and are being prepared for shipment this week. Mrs. Jackson, 825 St. Anthony, has used her car in collecting articles from persons who had no way of sending them to Mrs. Wilson's, Mrs. Murray, was responsible for a donation of packing boxes from Morrison's, Seventh and Minnesota Sts., where she is employed. The clothing will be sent to responsible persons in Louisiana and Arkansas, whose names have been sent in and who will see that the articles are properly distributed among the needy. Those who wish to contribute, get in touch with Mrs. R. F. Wilson, 697 St. Anthony. NOTICE TO OUR READERS Your attention is called to our advertisers who are using these columns weekly inviting your patronage. Many of these enterprises are situated near your residence and are cooperating by lending their support to a race medium. This week a group of University Ave. merchants are directing their attention to their various merchandise. Save a trip down town, visit their stores, you will find some real rare bargains quoted at a much lower price. Our office is no further from you than your telephone. Call Cedar 1879, we are at your service. The St. Paul Echo Minn Historical Society Minn Historical Bldg St Paul Minn Helen Jackson Receives Highest Scholastic Honor At University Omaha Organization Features Periodicals In one of our leading race weeklies we notice that the Sempre Fidellis club of Omaha, Neb., an exclusive social organization achieved much prominence last week by observing Negro Literature Week. At their regular meeting a special program was arranged and copies of our nationally known magazines, such as the Crisis and Opportunity, together with leading weekly papers among which were the Pittsburgh Courier, Richmond Planet, Chicago Defender, Afro-American, Kansas City Call and our own St. Paul Echo were on exhibition. This display informed the public of our numerous race mediums and the Sempre Fideli deserves much credit for their progressiveness in promoting such a program. VERDICT IN OUSLEY SUIT FAVORS WARD Damages Asked for Personal Injuries to Mrs. Ousley and Her Car. The suit brought by Mrs. Josephine Ousley against James A. Ward and Margery Ward to recover $2,125.00 for personal injuries to Mrs. Ousley and damages to her automobile, was tried before Judge Hugo Hanft and a jury in the District Court of Ramssey County last Friday and a verdict rendered in favor of the defendants The action grew out of a collision between an automobile driven by Mrs. Ward and one driven by Mrs. Ousley at Farrington and St. Anthony avenues, October 10, 1926, in which the Ousley, car was overturned. W. T. Francis represented the defendants and George Rogers appeared for the plaintiffs. SCOTTY PLAYS GAYETY Scotty Williams was playing with the Jack Lamont company last week at the Gayet. Mr. Williams said rather than to continue on the road with the company, he was going to wait for the return of Willis and Whiting. The trio expects to go out on the road on independent time. CAR HITS MARIE MILLER While waiting for a street car at the corner of Oak Lake and 6th Ave. No, Minneapolis, Friday morning about 9 o'clock, Marie Miller was struck by an automobile and hurled violently against the street car, sustaining bruised arms and serious cuts about the hand. Miss Miller states that she is bringing suit against the driver. The driver of the car was white. ST. PAUL CONTRALTO, ON CONCERT TOUR, SUCCESS Belle Salter Tyler, the St. Paul contralto, is adding to her success in the western cities. In April she sang in Pasadena, Calif. The California Eagle speaks in highest terms of her concert and mentions particularly her marvellous tone coloring and wide range. Her most recent concert was in Los Angeles, on May 10th, and she is next to appear in Portland, Ore. WELCOME HALL NOTES Dr. Moses H. Jackson, pastor of Grace Presbyterian church, Chicago, Ill., spent Tuesday with Rev. Geo. W. Camp. Dr. Jackson was en route to San Francisco, Calif. to the General Assembly. Dr. Jackson has been the pastor of Grace church for 39 years. He is the only pastor they have had and it is the only charge he has had. Mrs. James Williams, 288 No. St. Albans entertained them at luncheon and Mrs. Dovie Welsh took them on a sight seeing trip through the Twin Cities. The last Forum of the season will be held May 22, from 4-5 p. m. Come out and hear a good program. Mrs. Hattie Smith will have charge of the program. ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1927 Minneapolis Girl Elected Member of Phi Beta Kappa, National Honorary Scholastic Fraternity. Miss Helen N. Jackson, junior in the College of Science, Literature, and the Arts at the University of Minnesota, has been signally honored in being selected as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, national honorary scholastic fraternity. Miss Jackson was one of 39 students at the University to receive the honor when President Coffman announced the annual awards at Cap and Gown Day exercises, Thursday, May 12. Second Colored Member. Membership in the organization is based upon high scholastic standing, personal magnetism, and extra-curricular activity. Candidates must be nominated by instructors and voted upon by the active chapter. The award is made usually at the end of the senior year, and only students of exceptional ability are elected in their junior year. Miss Jackson is the second colored student in the history of the University to be so honored. Mrs. Lillian A. Alexander, now of New York City, was the other. Brilliant Scholar. Finishing John Marshall high school in January, 1925, Miss Jackson gave ample promise of a brilliant scholastic career. She completed her high school course in three and one half years as valedictorian of her class. In addition, she was associate editor of Judge, the weekly school paper, and was awarded a gold medal for having the highest average of any graduate in either the June or the January classes. Miss Jackson will finish her work at the University in June of next year, having done the course in three and one-half years. She has been active on the campus in Y. W. C. A. and bi-racial commission work, and is president of Eta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Miss Jackson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Madison Jackson of 2003 Franklin Ave. S. E. Mpls. FLOOD SUFFERERS COMMITTEE BUSY FLOOD SUFFERERS COMMITTEE BUSY Volunteers Collect Garments, Mend and Wash, Prepare for Shipment. More than 800 useful garments for men, women and children, and about 100 pairs of shoes have been sent to the flood sufferers through Phyllis Wheatley House. The committee of volunteers were kept busy for three days sorting, mending and even washing some of the garments. Miss W. Gertrude Brown has received several communications from the stricken districts and through her, the boxes will be sent to responsible Negroes and Negro organizations. The committee appreciates the donations received from the citizens of Minneapolis and hope that when the next call goes out, to receive the garments clean and mended. Miss Dorothy Hicks, Mrs. Alice Brown and Mr. Allen used their cars to collect the clothing, and Mrs. Frances Lewis, Mrs. Elizabeth Van Hook, Mrs. Haynes, Mrs. Margerie Dunlap, Mrs. Boger, Mrs. Lulu Bower and Mrs. Beulah Mitchell packed the boxes. Through the kindness of the Sunday Forum, a collection of $2.58 was taken which will assist in shipping the clothing. Mrs. Frances Lewis is chairman of this committee. TO PRESENT PLAYS The Dramatic Department of the Phyllis Wheatley House will present the Phyllis Wheatley Players at St. Stephens School, 22 Clinton, Monday evening May 23 at 8:15, a 3 act play "His Best Investment" for the benefit of the new gym. Phyllis Wheatley Glee club will give "The Bell of Barcelona" at St. Stephens School Monday evening June 13th for the benefit of the new gym. Watch papers for cast. Essex Coach To Be Given Away In "Echo" Popularity Contest MALONE SUFFERS MENTAL COLLAPSE AFTER DECISION Arrested in Springfield, Illinois and Taken Into Custody. Unbecoming Conduct Malone Injures Himself When Jumping Through Window a Month Ago. St. Louis, Mo., May—(By The Associated Negro Press). Aaron Malone had another mental collapse immediately following the settlement of his receivership suit last week, and was arrested in Springfield, Illinois, where he was taken into custody because of his unbecoming conduct. Said Going Crazy. When arrested Malone said he was being driven crazy since his marital entanglements. Such utterance, according to persons who heard Malone, does not support the rumor that he was not satisfied with the terms of the receivership suit settlement. Paid Attorneys $35.000. It was authoritatively learned that while Malone contended for a half-interest in the million-dollar Poro College, the money involved in the entire settlement did not exceed $50,000. Malone accepted as his part $5,000 and his attorneys were paid $25,000, according to information given by one of Mrs. Malone's attorneys. Malone was brought back to St. Louis by friends who found him in the Sangamon County Jail. During the morning of last Thursday he had entered the home of a former St. Louis friend who was absent, and the friend's wife, who did not know Malone, called the police. In Springfield, Malone declared he did not know how he got there, but his St. Louis attorney, Edward W. Foristel, said that Malone had announced his intention of going to Springfield to live with a friend there for an indefinite period. Leaped Through Window. Leaped through Window. A month ago, Malone injured himself by leaping through a first-floor window at 4212 Cook Avenue, where he was staying with a friend, R. C. Jackson, who explained Malone had been brooding over his domestic troubles. At City Hospital No. 2, where he was treated for cuts from window glass, physicians said he was in "an extremely nervous state," and recommended a rest. It is understood he will have to undergo a thorough examination by doctors. FLORINE RUSSELL DIES Florine Russell, 704 Aldrich Ave. No., Minneapolis, died May 15th, 1927 at her home. Funeral services were under the directions of W. Squire Neal at the Neal Chapel, May 18th, with Rev. Burton officiating. Burial at Crystal Lake Cemetery. A sister Mrs. Carrie Buchanan survives the deceased. And now—the Essex Super-Six. A smart, fast car of remarkable power, restful, enduring and beautiful has won the title Essex Super-Six because of the remarkable performing ability of the Super-Six principle and endurance built into it. In beauty it is now a counter-part of the Hudson Super-Six. The punch of performance in these cars carries a positive thrill. Such is the soundness of construction that this Essex Super-Six can safely be held at 50 miles an hour all day long with no care or worry. Acceleration is something spectacular. On hills or in mud or sand the motor has a pulling power far ahead of all previous standards. Yes, girls, we are going to give away an Essex Coach and all you have to do is get votes. Everybody is eligible to enter this contest except members of the St. Paul Echo staff. For each one month subscription (25 cents) to the St. Paul Echo, you are given one vote. All contestants are Spontaneous Testimonial Held For Mother Addie Bellesen Wonderful Program of Music and Speech Rendered as Tribute to One Loved by Young and Old. On Wednesday evening, May 18, a spontaneous Testimonial was given to Mother Addie Bellesen, at St. James A. M. E. church, Dale and W. Central, St. Paul, sponsored by the usher board of the church. Program Interesting. A very interesting and entertaining program was rendered, opening with an overture by Morgan's Orchestra; a reading by Martha Kennedy; Bass solo, James Edgar Murphy; assisted by Mrs. B. L. King; violin solo, Miss Victoria Stokes; a group of soprano solos by Mrs. Dovie Adams Walsh, assisted by Mrs. W. H. Griffin and Miss Florence Robinson; Monologue, Mother Bellesen; tenor solo, Claude D. Jackson, accompanied by Mrs. Bismarck Archer; Minnesota's Magician, Arthur White; saxophone solo, Ben Daniels, orchestra accompaniment; Surprise numbers were a piano solo by Mrs. Joseph McCall and readings by Eula Belle Moore, concluded the program. There were remarks by Dr. W. H. Griffin and Goodnight played by the Orchestra. Mr. O. C. Hall was spokesman of the evening. Usher Board Sponsors. The idea of paying tribute to Mother Bellesen orginated with T. R. Morgan, chairman of the committee, and with the assistance of Mrs. Carrie Love, Mrs. Louise Hoage, R. E. Stokes, the affair was a memorable one. Mother Bellesen has devoted a wonderful and long life of service to the church and community and deserves every tribute and highest appreciation. Grand March At Grand May Ball Entertains Many Leading the Grand March at the gay and festive May Ball given by the Elks on Monday night, May 16, at the South Side auditorium, was the grand old man, J. Ed. Stewart and Mrs. Ruth Walker, the ever busy little Daughter. But few grand marches have been on programs in the past years and this one was greatly enjoyed. Hundreds of people acted as gobetweens by purchasing admission tickets from Brother Morris in the box office and passing them on to Dad Humphrey, who was stationed at the door, to gain their admittance to the hall. Extra men were placed in the check room, where their services were much needed. Through the kindness of Mrs. Elizabeth Blackwell a delicious cake was donated to the lodge and through the foresighted business instinct of the committee, this cake netted a little more than $4.00. The cake was awarded to Miss Stella Devine. Music for the evening was played by the newly organized American Legion Band. The entire committee, under the leadership of Edward L. Boyd, chairman, was kept busy serving and entertaining their many guests. requested to make reports no later than Wednesday of each week to the St. Paul Echo. **To Step on Gas.** Contestants are rapidly stepping to the front in their eagerness to capture one of the beautiful new Essex coaches given away free in order to step on the gas during the summer months. Judging from the number of candidates entered from the two towns it is going to be a close race as to whether St. Paul will emerge victorious or if most of the honors will go to the Mill City. Those already entered in the contest are: Edith Gillard, Gertrude Willis, Cecil Lewis, Inez Smith, Lu Belle Sisson, Ansonetta Cross, Katheryn Allen and Frances Hirsch. Full particulars regarding this contest can be obtained from the office of the St. Paul Echo, 614 Court Block, St. Paul, Minnesota. Address all communication to the Contest Manager. Sunday Marks Close of "Y" Vesper Services The Religious Education Committee of which Mrs. B. B. L. King is chairman announces that the program Sunday afternoon at the Y. W. C. A., West Central Ave., will mark the close of their Vesper Services for this season. The committee wishes to thank their many friends who have rallied so well, both in at attendance and in willingness to serve on programs, thus making it possible to present interesting numbers each Sunday. With the beginning of fall the committee hopes to welcome the public back for their regular meetings. ENGINE COMPANY WRITES LETTER Members Wish to Stop Rumors; All Say, "In Union There Is Strength." To Whom It May Concern: Whereas certain persons have been and are spreading the rumor that the members of Engine Company No. 9 are not getting along peacefully with one another, we, the undersigned officer and members of Engine Company No. 9, consider it our plain duty as men and friends to publicly state that the rumors mentioned herein are absolutely false, unfounded and malicious. We wish to further state that for the past several months we have been getting along exceedingly well. We do not appreciate false rumors or malicious gossip which tends to retard our progress. On the other hand, we welcome assistance and appreciate good advice and suggestions, which are conducive to our program: 1. Captain H. C. Jones 2. S. F. Lewis 3. Ed. L. Jones 4. Nathaniel A. Evans 5. Wm. F. Davenport 6. Earl W. Neal 7. Arthur B. White 8. Herbert F. Foster 9. Joseph T. Harris 10. Lionel West PHYLLIS WHEATLEY NOTES A group of children from Phyllis Wheatley House gave a group of songs on the program of the N. E. Friday evening and won hearty ap-y. W. C. A. at Edison High School, plause from the audience. The Phyllis Wheatley Ladies Quartet furnished a most interesting and enjoyable program Sunday Evening at Bethlehem M. E. Church. Miss Brown spoke of the Work of the Phyllis Wheatley House and appealed to the group to give equal opportunities to the many negroes in the city. The Diamond Ball League has opened. The Junior girls won their first game from Summer School Monday afternoon on Sumner Field. The Seniors lost by default because members of the team were late. The intermediates had an interesting game with Washington Neighborhood, Monday afternoon on the Parade ground. Although the girls lost to the "tune" of 10-12 they played a wonderful game and showed good sportsmanship. The Seniors and Intermediates play every Monday evening at 6:30 on the Parade grounds. The Juniors play every Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock at different fields in the city. The Franklin Junior High School Girls gave a very pretty May Party for the children Wednesday afternoon. One of the most interesting meetings of the Forum was held Sunday afternoon. The Musical numbers rendered by Miss Esther Stovall and Clifford and Hollis Hawkins were very good. The treat of the afternoon was a talk on Music given by Mrs. Mae Black Mason of St. Paul. ETCHING HUNG AT CENTRAL By arrangements made through Attorney W. T. Francis a large etching of "THE LAST MOMENTS OF JOHN BROWN," by Thomas Hovenden, was hung this week in the auditorium in the Central High School building. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY firms are advertising in the Echo. Have you thought about reaching out for new business? PRICE FIVE CENTS RIGHT OF WAY ON HIGHWAY FIXED IN NEW MOTOR CODE RIGHT OF WAY ON HIGHWAY FIXED IN NEW MOTOR CODE Question of Rights at Crossings, Turnis, Settled—Pedestrians Recognized in Law. Give Pedestrians Right Prohibits Use of Sirens on Other Than Fire, Police Cars or Ambulances. The question as to the right of way, which has led to many disputes, accidents and law suits, is clearly defined in the new Minnesota highway traffic code. The provisions in the new law are in accord with court decisions and results of practical experience. If observed by motorists in St. Paul and Minneapolis and elsewhere, it should greatly reduce the number of accidents resulting from arguments over the right of way. Here are the provisions of the new law on this question: Provisions. When two vehicles approach an intersection at about the same time, the vehicle on the right shall have the right of way, but a vehicle traveling at an unlawful speed shall forfeit any right it may otherwise have. This section applies to both motor vehicles and street cars. The driver of a vehicle or street car approaching but not having entered an intersection, shall yield the right of way to a vehicle or street car within the intersection making a left turn across the path of travel of the first mentioned vehicle or street car, provided the driver of the vehicle has given a plain signal of his intention of turning. Drivers of all vehicles shall yield the right of way to pedestrians at regular crossings in the business and residence portions of any municipality. Pedestrians shall yield the right of way at other places in the business or residence sections to vehicles on the street or highway. Vehicles coming out of alleys or private roads or driveways shall yield the right of way to vehicles on the street or highway. If the view is obstructed, they must stop before crossing the sidewalk or entering the highway. Ambulances and police and fire vehicles shall have the right of way over all other vehicles, but this does not relieve the driver of the ambulance or police or fire vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard to the safety of all persons upon the highway. When a fire or police vehicle or ambulance approaches and gives an audible signal by means of a bell, siren or exhaust whistle, drivers of other vehicles must go as close to the right hand curb as possible, clear of any intersection, and remain there until the ambulance or police or fire vehicle has passed, unless otherwise directed by the police. Use of sirens on other thin fire and police cars and ambulances is prohibited. It is also made unlawful to follow within 500 feet of any fire apparatus responding to an alarm, or to drive into or park within the block where such fire apparatus has stopped, unless permitted by a police or fire department officer. ONE YEAR AGO THIS WEEK Melvin J. Maas, 204 James St., filed on the Republican ticket for the nomination for Congress from Ramsey County. A number of passengers were injured in a train wreck when a freight and the crack train No. 10 of the Northwestern line collided. Jullus Emme spoke on "Labor Movements in England," at the last N. A. A. C. P. forum at Pioneer Hall. 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. Saati ) eee me aA RN, Eee Eales De Lae Emer ha a ea aa i SE tS TB a i le i eat a ail eRe iia at Tan ol Ie Sy | P| ft ee “ — | t | PAGE TWO An Independent Negro Weekly Newspaper PUBLISHED BY THE ST. PAUL ECHO COMPANY i 614 Court Block Telephone Cedar 1879 ‘St. Paul, Minnesota President and General Manager__.______.__.__.CYRUS L. LEWIS Secretary-Treasurer —................_.......--- EUGENE JACKSON, JR. Contributing Editor nee--eeeeveennseeeneeernneeenneeeeeneesseeeee MARL WILKINS Duluth Representative. .Mrs. Wm. A. Porter, 1029 HB. 3rd St., Duluth, Minn. ‘Telephone Hemlock 1533 SUBSCRIPTION RATES $3.00 Per Year $1.25 for Six Months 16 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" See This Week’s Editorials Contributed by High School Students. In this life of desolate, numerous, misjudged enterprises, we must keep looking forward to a time and a goal of an indescribable happiness and satisfaction. When we are taxed with a heavy heart and dark, brooding mind, we must strive to over-shroud the gathering mist of mis- anthropy and treat our pessimist friends as well as our jovial op- timist and philanthropic enthusiast with the same benevolent view of human nature as we are bound to have if we, the Negro, look on the world through the eyes of modern, understanding, liber- alists. In our critical crisis of a tense predicament we cannot afford to retain the conservative ideas and traditions of our valiant but faulty forefathers if we hope to emerge from the bitter antagon- ism that is thrown about us, triumphant. We must reach out, learn and absorb the situation of our fickle environment so that we may be able to teach our posterity the essentials of the quali- ties of a better and more fit Negro. TEDFORD HARRIS, There is something always fresh and fascinating in creative genius. We take delight in seeing the rapid fitting together of an automobile; the designing of a wonderful costume; the building of a splendid edifice; the weaving of a gorgeous tapestry; the growth of a beautiful flower from a tiny seed or a brown, dry, hopeless looking bulb. But the making of man is the most marvel- ous thing in God’s universe. His almighty word called into being the starry spheres, the myriad planets; the angels and all the heavenly hosts. But when He began the task of making the earth a habitation for the human race, to form and fashion, to adorn and beautify this terrestrial ball, the surface of which was to be hallowed by the feet of the God-Man, “The morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy.” A similar joy will fill our hearts as we study the gospel of the Book, for in them we trace God’s making of man, and we marvel at His glory of creative power. The sculptor looks at a block of rought stone and sees not its sharp edges, not its excrescences, not its irregularities, not its awkwardness, not its lack of symme- try, but the graceful, polished statue, from which His genius is going to carve out of it. Even so, Jesus looked on Simon, the son of Jonas, warm-hearted and brave, yet impulsive and undependa- ble, full of human frailties and infirmities, and saw in him Peter, a stone, a man of raock, one who would become a pillar to adorn forever his heavenly temple. And what His prophetic eye saw, His almighty: grace brought to pass. God made Peter out of Simon, and He is continually doing similar things, working these miracles of creative power, carving angels out of rough blocks of stone; picking up miry handfuls of clay and fashioning them into vases of wondrous beauty to adorn His spiritual house. The great sculptor, Michael Angelo, was noted for making use of blocks of marble which other less gifted artists had reject- ed. This is just what Jesus does. He picks up the poor and de- spised; those for whom man has no use; those who have tried thousands of times to reform and whom others have tried to re- form but have utterly failed. His making of men is continually giving us illustrations of the spirit he commands us to exercise: “despairing of no man.” Luke 6:35. He does not despise the broken reed kicked carelessly to the side of the road where it has been trodden under foot of the passer by. His tender hands pick it up; infuse new life and strength into it, and form it into a pipe for His great organ. Does your faith fail and seem to you useless and hopeless as that bruised reed? Just cast yourself with hope- less abandonment into the hands of your faithful Creator, and ere long He will have brought you to dwell, not only on the plane of believing but also of continually sounding forth His praises. Does your love waver and wax cold, until it seems like a smoking flue, useless for giving light and emitting only an offensive, suffocating smoke? Bring it to Jesus with an entire surrender of all and He will fan that feeble spark into a flame, until you will be consumed with love for Him and love for souls and He will make you a burn- ing and shining light to illumine the darkness of these days. It will be well for every Christian to read “Peter’s Great Con- fession,” (Matt. 16: 13-24). Study it carefully as it makes a turn- ing point in Peter’s life. Jesus asked the disciples, whom men were supposing Him to be, and received various answers. Then He put to them the pointed question, “But whom say ye I am?” Peter, acting as spokesman, answered, “Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God.” As we study the wonderful life of Peter, let us yield ourselves wholly to the Spirit of God, that the same blessed training of Peter may be carried out in our lives. = . MARION BOYD PATRICK. WHEATLEY TO EXHIBIT “Phyllis Wheatley House will have its exhibit Thursday and Friday aft- ernoon May 26-27. From 4 to 5 dur- ing the afternoon the children will give a little program on the above named afternoons. The many mem- bers of classes will display their years work. WE, THE NEGRO desolate, numerous, misjudg forward to a time and a goal isfaction. taxed with a heavy heart a rive to over-shroud the gath t our pessimist friends as we wropic enthusiast with the sar as we are bound to have if w ugh the eyes of modern, un crisis of a tense predicamen’ arvative ideas and traditions if we hope to emerge from t n about us, triumphant. W. the situation of our fickle en teach our posterity the esse1 1 more fit Negro. TEDFORD HA A STUDY OF CREATION FRANCIS IN SUPREME COURT Attorney W. T. Franeis appeared before the Supreme Court on Monday in the matter of the appeal of the second case of the State of Minnesota against Louis Cavett. Maybe we have been to your door to collect, when you were not home, idee hes tS {oj Killer Whale Has No Equal for Ferocity The killer whale is the undisputed champion of the sea, declares Mack Sennett, who, as hobby, has made an exhaustive study of marine life in ‘Lower Callfornia seas. “It there ts anything that can Ick the killer whale, T have never heard of it” Sennett says. “Everything that swims the waters of the earth dreads the terrl- ble killer whale, “Strictly speaking,” the writer ex- plains, “it isn't a fish; it is an air breathing mammal about 85 feet long. it has huge jaws and heavy fighting teeth. Its head suggests the head of & bulldog, as does its disposition. What makes tt more terrible than other big sea monsters 1s its great ‘speed. Nothing can escape it. “The favorite dish of the killer whale 1s the succulent tongue of the real whale,” the writer continues. “Its method of killing the whale is curfous. ‘When the big fellow comes up to breathe, the killer fastens its Jaws on the whale’s blowhole and does not let 0, Finally, dying of suffocation, the whale thrusts out its great, agonized tongue. ‘The killer nips this off and joes bilthely on its way. It is a com- ‘mon sight to find a tongueless dead whale floating in the water.” Find New Evidences of Coal Formation Evidence that coal was formed at the bottoms of ancient lakes, and not in vast swamps or bogs as com- monly supposed, is advanced by Prot. B. O. Jeffrey of Harvard university tn an article in Sclence. Professor Jef- frey’s studles were conducted on coals from geological formations of tertiary age, which 1s much more recent than the source of most of the coal in this country, but which supplies remains of plants more like those growing ‘today and hence more significant to the botanist as far as their habits are concerned. Earller studies of similar coals had disclosed wood structures which were taken to be of cypresses, and since eypresses are swamp trees this was taken as evidence for the felassical theory of coal formation. Professor Jeffrey's investigations, how- ever, have shown that these supposed eypresslike woods were really from redwoods and similar trees that nor mally grow on well-drained upland solls and never in swamps, His con- clusion, therefore, 1s that these coal beds are the remains of great masses of water-logged vegetation washed down from the hills by rivers and de- posited in the bottoms of huge lakes. Proper Diet Brings Poise FERIA WE TACK DO, Whe Ot te clined to be nervous and quickly up- set or provoked, should be extremely careful of thelr diet. In the morning they should confine thelr breakfast to a simple easily-prepared cereal or fralt. If they must have something to drink, they should take nothing stronger than warm milk or chocolate. At noon let them rigidly adhere to a substantial salad or vegetable dinner. Lean, fresh meat, fowl or fish may be (added for variety at times, ‘The eve- ning meal, embracing fruits and nuts blended into an appetizing and attrac. tive fruit and nut salad, with whole wheat bread and butter, will be suffi clent. ‘These foods contain all the ¢lements necessary to nourish the body. ‘They soothe and strengthen the nerves. ‘They calm the blood. ‘Very few veteran vegetarians fly into 8 rago or lose their polse—Psychology Magazine, Cousin Meets Cousin ‘The woman was visiting at a home where two little cousins were meet- ing for the first time. ‘The visiting cousin from the West had never met any of her relations before, and the mothers of both little girls were anx- fous that the afternoon should pass off smoothly. ‘They drank thelr tea and contribut- ed to the general conversation with half an ear for sounds of strife that might, they were afraid, issue from the nursery. ‘All was serene, however, and when ft was Gnally time for the guests to leave and the children were called from thelr play, Jean ran down hap- pily to her mother and said: “Sfother, Helen wasn't at all Uke a cousin; she was just like a friend!"—New York Sun. Wished Full Equipment sackle had come a long way with his father to meet the new brother he had heard had come to be a playmate for him. ‘They entered a large bulld- ing where everything was splc-and- span and rode up a few stories on an elevator. Through swinging doors and down a long ball which was fragrant with the odor of fresh-cut flowers they came at last to a room. ‘There was mother and the new brother Jackle looked at him for a moment, ‘watched him open his tiny mouth and ery and with a disappointed air turned to his father and said: “But daddy, 1 wanted a brother with teeth.” Patent Information In making application for a United States patent, an inventor must dis tinetly state under oath that the in- vention has not been patented in any country, foreign to the United States, or application filed by himself or bis legal representatives or assigns, more than 12 months prior to his application in this country; therefore, If a person has secured a grant of a foreign patent more than 12 months previous, he is not entitled to apply in the ‘United States. St. PAUL ECHO Kindness to Animals Trait of Portuguese ‘The Portuguese are the only Latin nation that is kind to animals, For hundreds of years noble Arabian steeds were raised here and the Portuguese rider sits well in the saddle by second nature. ‘The donkeys here are smaller than im other Latin countries, and the largest beast of burden is the ox. In Portugal this creature is a strong, red, well-cared for animal, with wide- ‘spreading horns. The streets are full of yokes of oxen pulling carts with solid wheels bound fast to their axles, Since the axle is ungreased, a frightful squeaking announces the approach of these wagons, which can be ‘heard a mile away. Oxen are particularly common ir northern Portugal, where the yokes themselves are made of beautifully carved hardwood decorated with many colors, The wheels of these wagons, bearing tremendous burdens, clatter on the streets of Oporto, s I have never seen a driver maltreat his animals. In the country the cow- herds guide their flocks with enormous bamboo staffs—Roda Roda in Ubu, Berlin (Living Age). Famous Charter Oak Honored by Funeral here 1s one instance on record in which a tree was given a funeral. It took place on an evening in 1856 in Hartford, Conn, Flags and mourning streamers covered the shattered stump of a tree on the hillside, while hun- dreds stood around with bared heads. Amid the crashing thunder of a ferce storm the mighty Charter oak hhad fallen and the entire state of Con- necticut was honoring its passing. ‘There 1s little of which this state ts prouder than its ancient charter granted by Charles Il, endowing the colony with liberties’ far exceeding those of the others. Tt was strange coincidence that this charter, which was hidden in an oak for safety’s sake, bore the seal of a monareh who himself, years before, had taken refuge in a tree of the same variety. Visitors to the State brary at Hart- ford today may see a copy of the original charter, {ts frame containing fragments of the celebrated oak pre served under glass these many years, Grit, Subtle Rebube Cupid has shown himself to be ut- terly indifferent to matters of state and messages of great moment. In 1777 James Wilkinson, who later be- came a general in the United States army, was an alde to Gen. Horatio Gates and by him was sent to con- gress at Yorktown in Pennsylvania with the dispatches giving an account of the surrender of Gen, John Bur- goyne and the British army at Sara. toga. On the way Wilkinson stopped to spend a whole day with his sweet- heart at Reading. When he finally delivered the dispatches and they were read in congress, a measure was in- troduced to reward the messenger who brought such pleasing news. Gov. Samuel Adams thereupon, with grave and solemn face, moved that the young man be presented with a pair of spurs.—Kansas City Star. “The Marseillaise” “The Marselllaise” has been the French national anthem for over 100 years, sineg the time of the French Fevolution, In April, 1792, when a column of volunteers was about to leave Strassburg, the mayor of the elty gave a banquet on the occasion and Invited an officer of artillery, Rou- get de Lisle, to compose a song in thelr honor, He wrote the words dur- ing the night, adapting the musie from an oratorio, and the song was sung with enthusiasm the following day, The Army of the North took up the song, which was introduced to Paris by the Marselllaise battalion and became known as the hymn of the Marselllatse. Desolate by Winds ‘There lies between Formosa and the coast of China a group of 21 islands, Interspersed with innumerable reefs and ledges, which arg called the Pes- cadores islands. According to the fn- vestigations of certain geologists these Islands have suffered in a remarkable manner from the northeast winds, which blow with violence there during ine months of the year. The original area of the islands has been greatly reduced by erosion, and thelr surfacet fare barren and desolate, so that the wind-whipped group forms @ quast: desert amid the green {sland world of Southeastern Asia. Wild Wild-Animal Stories ‘The story of two Idaho men who killed @ mountain Hon with rocks {s not quite so good as the story of the African hunter who, unarmed, met 8 lion, He held the beast’s mouth open until It starved to death—Atchison Globe. And neither is quite so good ag that of Baron Munchausen who meeting an angry bear, thrust his hand down {ts throat, grabbed it by the tail and jerked it inside out—Cap per’s Weekly. Toleration’s Great Value ‘Tolerance is the most lovable qual [ty men and women can possess. Its vision enables them to see things from others’ viewpoints. Its generosity con cedes to others right to their own opinions. Its very bigness) wishes oth: ers to be happy in thelr awn way. Grit. To contestant receiving Pay 25 Cents and Vote for Your Favorite receiving greatest num- or Nominate Your Favorite, ber of votes on Each vote 25 cents; good for 1 month’s subscription to Echo. LVOtC eennnnel mo. subseription 3 votes _...............3 mo. subscription 5 votes ....................6 mo. subscription EPT 1 927 8 votes 1 yr. subscription SEPT. 5, Se NOMINATION BLANK By one yr. sub. to Echo $2.00. VOTE AND T nominate ....eececseeeeeeeenseeeeeee oO AMATO eee ce ececeeeesenteeneeeee Vv T E | In popularity contest. Good for 8 votes. oO FT E N MAM Sisee sec ccnacsinsiaeeneaseceeeceseeees In event of a tie 2 coaches will a VOTE COUPON be given away. One to each | one contastazt tied far Avst privat Ring eet ne eC Te cssccigereeexeeenmameneneus oo Vote for iiecd dit coommunionivinn > oseoanetannminmencescetaswarwivmey 1 mo.—25 cents. 6 mo.—$1.25, CONTEST MANAGER 3 mo.—75 cents. 1 year—$2.00. St. Paul Echo 614 Court Block oo St. Paul, Minn. Lawyer W. . Francis "A.J. MeGavock Bad Bargain Little Willie's sister had been very naughty, and her miother declared that instead of punishing the child she would Just get a good little girl in hor place, But the daughter was not in the’ least upset. “ou couldn't,” she laughed. Her mother was surprised and asked the reason. i “Because,” explained the little girl wisely, “nobody would be silly enough to give you a good girl in exchange for a bad one.” Putting It Low Some one in a London suburb is ad- vertising a “rather nice flat.” Modest, isn’t it? and clever, for a good many people who want nice flats are attracted more by under-state- ment than by exaggeration. If the ex- ample were to be followed we should see advertisements of houses “fairly convenient,” motor cars “moderately well built,” opera cloaks “not too bad,” and cigarettes with “a pretty good flavor.”—London Daily Chronicle, Too Good A middle-aged childless farmer and his wife resorted to prayer, that thelr loneliness might be relieved. After a time they were recelving congratula- tions on the birth of triplet, “Prayers are always answore¢ !" ex- claimed a plously enthuslastic nelgh- bor. “Yes, but I never prayed for no bumper crop like that,” replied the former. Look Look! | Annual Festival aps : Pioneer Hall — | July 25th to 30th, Inclusive | 588 Rondo St. St. Paul, Minn. | Home Cooked Meals Try our Homemade Rolls, Pie and Cake ‘TOASTED SANDWICHES ALEXANDERS SWEET SHOPPE Dale and Rondo Streets Phone Dale 7175 Odd Power Attributed to Wearing of Rings ‘The ring is an article of jewelry round- which clusters innumerable legends and superstitions, bellet in ‘some of which still survives. From the very earllest times rings have been Unked with good and bad luck. King Solomon believed that a certain ring alded him in forming Judgments, and he would never give a decision in mat- ters of law unless he was wearing ft. Pliny records that Jet rings were sup- Dosed to have the power of driving away serpents, a bellet that persisted in the East until recent times. Rings of gold, ornamented with certain stones, were thought capable of ward- ing off death by poisoning. ‘That rings have curative powers in certain illness fs still fairly widely believed. In the London Medleal Journal for 1815 tt 1s noted that a silver ring worn con- stantly by a victim of epilepsy effected a cure. There are still large numbers of women who regard it as a portent of a broken engagement to lose oF even misplace the rings given them by thelr lances. Sallors, again, often wear a ring ornamented with an ele- phant’s head as a charm against sea perils, pee J. PIEL | Groceries and Meats | FRESH DRESSED POULTRY | AT ALL TIMES oS Rondo, Corner Mackubin | | pe Se ee Dale 0464 ——-Elkthurst 3781 ARTHUR INGVOLSTAD LUMBER CO. Snap Price Lumber 601 W. University Ave. St. Paul, Minn, REED'S BIDE-A-WEE EAT SHOP J. W. REED, Proprietor Open to Serve You the Best | Ice Cream Sodas—Candies— | Fancy Sundaes—Fried Chicken | —Short Orders—Cigars and | Cigarettes 711 Rondo St. St. Paul | Date 4100 Will Delve Into Past ‘The Ural mountains, across which, prehistoric men pushed their way in| crossing between Russia and Siberla, are to be searched for traces of thesq| old migrations. An expedition planned, by the Russian Academy of Sclences will undertake a systematic investiga tion of the region. It is known that} the Ural mountains were extensively mined by Bronze age workmen, traces of life in that age and in the earlier Stone age have been found, so that the mountain region is regarded! as likely to yleld valuable relics of! prehistory. $ PITTSBURGH COURIER Best Negro Weekly Have It Delivered to Your Door JAMES N. SMITH Dale 7383 Humboldt 1457 RASKINS Cut Price Fruit, Grocery and Meat Markets Store No, 1—931 University Store No, 2397 No. Dale St. Dale 1014—Phones—Elk. 5497 * NEED a SOME $ | ieee, ys a fine thing to know | where you can get cash when you need it. Our ser- vice is quick and confiden- tial. We have helped your friends for years. Ask them about the Local Loan Co. | 216 Exchange Bank Building Isateueeee nese | ST. PAUL NOTES Mrs. T. H. Lyles, who made a trip to Wisconsin on business returned Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Susie Tudos, 558 Arundel St., is confined to her home by illness. Mrs. Dwight Reed of 1226 Rice St., left for Winnipeg to see her mother who is ill with pneumonia. Mrs. R. H. Lavert of Greensboro, Ala., is visiting her daughter Mrs. Eugene Lunstall and Mrs. Fred Williams, 683 Rondo St. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thurston, 321 W. Central Ave., are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. Mr. Thurston is employed by the Elks Laundry. Mother and daughter are doing fine. Mrs. Oscar Tudos of 558 Arundel St., and Mrs. Charles Miller of 428 Edmund St., returned Tuesday morning from Springfield, Ill., where they were called by the illness and death of their brother. The St. Paul Hiking club met Saturday night at the home of Mrs. B. Allen, 314 Grotto St., with four new members added to their roll. Mrs. Walker is confined at Miller hospital due to an operation. Mrs. Walker is the wife of Mr. C. H. Walker, 696 Carroll Ave. Mr. Frank Howard of Rondo St., presented his wife Mrs. Evelyn Howard with a beautiful Buick Standard six, sedan. On Monday evening, May 23, 8:30 p. m. the Men's club of St. James A. M. E. church will hold a "get-to-gether" meeting at the church. All members and friends are urgently requested to be present as there is important business awaiting action. The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity entertained their friends at a formal dancing party at Union Hall, Friday evening, May 13, 1927. Mrs. Georgia Phillips of 670 W. Central Ave., assisted by the Willing Workers club entertained Rev. and Mrs. J. Strong at luncheon last week. The Cameo Social club held their monthly meeting at the home of Miss Katherine Allen, 654 Rondo Street, Saturday evening, May 14. The name of Miss Josephine Hobbs was added to the club roster. The Adelphai club met at the home of Mrs. Huron Shelton, May 10, holding a Mother's Day program. Miss Rachel Gooden gave a wonderful talk on Mothers. The week preceding was Music week and Mrs. Hattie Hall gave a very interesting talk on music. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Zula Tandy, 593 Iglehart Ave., May 24. Mrs. Caldwell Watkins nee Florence Young of Chicago, arrived Monday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tracy Young, 320 W. Central Ave. MINNEAPOLIS NOTES Mrs. A. W. Arter of Rochester, Minn. is in the city visiting with her son Mr. Robert H. S. Arter, who is attending the medical college, University of Minnesota, and is also visiting Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Wright of 1705 Seventh St. S. E., Mrs. Arter attended the Mothers Day Program on Saturday, May 7, at the University, receiving her invitation from the Dean of the school. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Moss of 3022 1th Ave. So. can be seen these days motoring in a beautiful new Essex coach. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Francis, and Mr. John Maxwell have returned from a very pleasant motor trip, visiting St. Louis, Mo. and Chicago, Ill. Mr. William King of Philadelphia, Pa. who was Miss Marian Anderson's accompanist in the concert given at the First Baptist church, was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Shanks during his stay in the city. Mrs. M. Ellis, 3833 Fourth Ave. So. returned this week from a pleasant visit with her mother, Mrs. Marilin Slaughter who lives in Mexia, Tex. The members of the Twin City Liberal Art club gave an elaborate silver tea on Wednesday the 18th of May, at the home of the president, 3712 Fourth Ave. So. Mrs. Clark D. Chavis, 3849 Fourth Ave. So. returned home this week after having spent the winter in Snowhill, Ala. Mrs. Chavis was a teacher in the Snowhill Inst. during her stay there and visited her father in North Carolina enroute home, who was quite ill. Miss Regina Johnson is home again after a pleasant visit with her grandmother. The Women's Auxiliary to the Minneapolis Branch N. A. A. C. P. will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 25th, 2:30 p. m. at Phyllis Wheatley House, 808 Bassett Pl. There will be a short program of music and Mrs. Gooden, president of the St. Paul Auxiliary will speak. The ladies will serve tea and light refreshments. Every lady is urged to come and bring a friend. Mrs. R. A. Van Hook, 3612 Elliot Ave. has been appointed local chairman for the Minnesota State Federation of Colored Womens Clubs who will gather here for the annual convention late in June. We would be pleased to have a small amount on your subscription. Left Splendid Record in War and Council John White Geary, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1819, seemed to do things in pairs; he studied both civil engineering and law; was territorial governor of Kansas and governor of Pennsylvania and won fame in two wars. At the outbreak of the Mexican war he was chief engineer and superintendent of the Allegheny Portage railway. He helped to recruit the Second Pennsylvania volunteer regiment, in which he became lieutenant colonel and served through the war. After the capture of the Mexican capital he was promoted to colonel and was placed in command of that city. Later he settled in San Francisco, where, in 1849, he was appointed the first American postmaster. In 1856 he was appointed by President Pierce as territorial governor of Kansas. At the beginning of the Civil war he raised the Twenty-eight Pennsylvania volunteer infantry, of which he became colonel. In 1862 he was made brigadier general, and three years later received the brevet rank of major general. In 1866 he was elected governor of Pennsylvania; was re-elected in 1869 and served until within eleven days of his death, which occurred February 8, 1873, in Harrisburg.—Kansas City Star. Darkness Thought to Herda Judgment Day Famous dark days have occurred in history when great fear seized the people because of abnormal darkness in the middle of the day. May 19, 1780, is known as "Black Friday," or "The Dark Day" in the history of New England. Schools were dismissed, work ceased, barnyard fowl went to roost, ordinary print could not be read at noon without artificial light, and candles were lighted. Many over-conscientious people thought the Day of Judgment had arrived. The Connecticut legislature, which was in session at Hartford, adjourned at 11 a.m. It is related that in the council, which was also in session on that day, a motion to adjourn having been made, Col. Abraham Davenport of Stamford rose to his feet and said: "I am against adjournment. Either the Day of Judgment is at hand or it is not. If it is not, there is no cause for adjournment. If it is, I wish to be found in the line of my duty. I wish candles to be brought." No satisfactory explanation for this extraordinary darkness throughout New England has ever been given by scientists. Hunger Supreme Motive Hunger is a more compelling motive than either mother love or the desire for companionship, Dr. F. A. Moss of George Washington university, discovered when he made a series of tests with rats. The reactions of the rodents, he believes, fixes rules that also will apply to other animals, and, possibly, to man. Doctor Moss used a cage built in three parts, with the center section so wired that a rat passing through it received a slight electric shock. Ten rats were placed in one end and food in the other. Within 72 hours eight of the 10 risked the shock to reach the food. In the next experiment mother rats were installed in one section and their young in the other, but only three of the ten mothers would pass the charged wires.—Popular Mechanics Magazine. Social Discipline Society is the true sphere of human virtue. In social, active life, difficulties will perpetually be met with: restraints of many kinds will be necessary, and studying to behave right in respect of these is a discipline of the human heart useful to others and improving to itself. Suffering is no duty, but where it is necessary to avoid guilt, or to do good; nor pleasure a crime, but where it strengthens the influence of bad inclinations, or lessens the generous activity of nature—Philadelphia Record. Prepared A Harley street reader tells of an old friend whose mother had a new maid who had never seen gas. On the occasion of a dinner party she was instructed as to what to do in the drawing room, and towards the end of the dinner her mistress asked her if she had lit the gas. "No, ma'am," was the answer, "but I have turned it on already." Doubtless if her mistress had not interfered, everything would have gone off splendidly.—Weekly Scotsman. Hunters' Greed Blamed The biological survey says that market hunters are probably the direct cause of the extinction of the passenger pigeons. These birds were so-called "colony birds," and nested in great quantities in certain vicinities. This made it possible for hunters to wipe out great numbers with very little effort. There are many traditions accounting for the extinction of these birds, one being that forest fires in woods where they roosted destroyed great numbers. Book of Revelation The last book of the Bible is variously called the Revelation of St. John the Divine, the Book of Revelation and the Apocalypse. Roman Catholics prefer to call it the Apocalypse, while Protestants usually call it the Book of Revelation. It is frequently but erroneously called the Book of Revelations. The word Revelation in this connection is singular, not plural. Eggers Asphaltum Roofing Co. We are pleased to announce the opening of our new office at 671 UNIVERSITY AVENUE Where We Are Better Able to Serve Our Customers Phone Dale 0200 or 1400 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. There is scarcely a spot in the modern American home, outside the kitchen and the bathroom, which is not an example of the esthetic perversion of the machine. The floors are a flagrant example. In the large and draughty rooms of an older generation, on floors trod by heavy-booted feet, a heavy carpet or rug added to the warmth and quiet, and, in a big room, served to draw its various parts into a unity. So matters stood, let us say, in 1880. Today the greater part of our newly housed population necessarily lives in small rooms. With all the imperfections of present-day house design these rooms are well heated; usually, indeed too well heated. The people who use them—at least the city people—wear light shoes with rubber heels. The need for the rug or the carpet has disappeared, and the only place where a little rug has even the shadow of an excuse is by the bedside during winter months. But what has happened? Do we take advantage of this economy? Do we adapt our floors to these conditions? Not by a long shot. The rug manufacturers, the vacuum cleaner makers and the interior decorators have all combined tacitly in a drive to put rugs and carpets and the instruments to clean them in every apartment—and all for the purpose of providing a needless and archaic element of decoration.—Lewis Mumford in the American Mercury. JAS. CHRISTESEN & SON Painting and Decorating Headquarters for Patton Paints El. 3037—Phones—Hu. 1758 553 W. University Ave. St. Paul, Minn. Quality Service Dale 4022 Nelson & Rentz SHEET METAL WORKS Furnaces, Gutter Work, General Repairing Estimates Furnished 387 University Ave. St. Paul Your Neighborhood Jeweler SPECIAL Men's watches cleaned . . . $1.00 Main Spring . . . $1.00 Unbreakable Crystals . . . $ .30 Ladies' odd shaped Crystals . . . $ .50 E. J. LANGER 491 N. Dale at University Eggers Asphalt We are pleased to announce the 671 UNIVERS Where We Are Better Ab Phone Dale SIMPSON The Reliable are now located in their bea Office Phone—Quarer 1924 Residence Phones Tel. Dale 1914 Tel. Dale 2541 MINNEAPOLIS THE DUNBAR E. G. HARR PORTERS' AND WAIT Clean, Quit 723 Washing Phone Geneva 2071 Phone—South 7954 W. SQUIL Jumeria 502 E. 24th Street Free Delivery to All Parts of City Economy Market 902 6th Ave. No., Minneapolis GROCERIES Poultry and Meats Hyland 9746 McDUFF WOODARD, Prop Blue & WE INCREASE OUR SERVICE BUT NOT OUR RATES --- ST. PAUL ECHO Hearty Eating At the midday repast in the Louvre, Henry IV, of France, had served to him dishes of a variety limited only by his imagination. These meals, always heavy and rich, included four kinds of soup. Four entrées, a course of boiled meat, a ten-pound joint of beef, a side of mutton, a capon, and three other chickens, is a fair summary of the main dishes usually served, while on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays these were augmented by a capon pastry. On days of fast, lighter dishes were helped out with a roasted pike or carp. The evening meals were not much lighter than those of midday and vegetables never appeared on the menu—Detroit News. Easily Satisfied Thomas did not like mathematics. He had been absent when long division in algebra had been developed, and on his return to school had been unable to grasp the subject. The day for the test came, and sure enough, there was a problem in long division. Thomas copied it, studied it thoughtfully for a few minutes and without the least attempt to solve it wrote underneath it the following note: "Dear Teacher—If you will give me five on this problem, I'll be satisfied—Thomas." ATTENTION Members of Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Special Meetings to Be Held at 443 MACKUBIN Tuesday, May 24th, 8 P. M. Friday, May 27th, 3 P. M. To discuss our present situation with the Mediation Board. All members are urgently requested to attend one or both of these meet- ings. PAUL CALDWELL Local Secretary and Treasurer H. FUDENBERG, Prop. BUSY CORNER GROCERY and CONFECTIONERY FRESH FRUITS VANDER BIE'S ICE CREAM 381 Rondo St. St. Paul MAYPOLE FEAST Given by Juveniles of the G.U.O.O.F. Sponsored by Mars Lodge No. 2202 at UNION HALL Kent and Aurora Friday, May 20, 1927 at 8 P. M. MUSIC IN ATTENDANCE Admission 25 Cents Sum Roofing Co. The opening of our new office at TITY AVENUE to Serve Our Customers 1200 or 1400 & WILLS Morticians Fearful new mortuary chapel 17 West Exchange Street ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA ADVERTISERS CAR HOUSE IS, Proprietor ERS' HEADQUARTERS , Homelike On Ave. South Minneapolis, Minn. Established 1905 RE NEAL Director 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. 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 A member of the Turngemeinde has found a way to handle pests who are forever "borrowing" cig.criettes, but never think of purchasing smokes of their own. He takes advantage of the tradition, observed even by the "borrowers," that it is unforgivable to accept the last cigarette in a pack. Accordingly, the man in question always carries, in addition to his regular supply, a special pack with just one smoke left in it. When he is pestered by acquaintances who make a habit of "grubbing" cigarettes, he hands over the prepared pack. Invariably it is handed back with the words, "Thanks, old top, but you only have one left and I won't smoke your last cigarette." A. F. DEPPE HARDWARE CO. 385 University Ave. Paints, Varnishes and Glass FISHING TACKLE Phone Dale 4022 St. Paul Let Your Real Estate Needs Be Known to THE HUNTER REALTY COMPANY 324 E. 38th St., Minneapolis Phone Col. 1216 Phone Dale B339 TRY THE DRUG STORE FIRST ELMER MORRIS DRUGGIST PRESCRIPTIONS Rondo and Mackubin Sts. BRING YOUR VOTES In Echo Popularity Contest to— The Henrietta Beauty Shoppe 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 331 No. Chatsworth St. Dale 4987 St. Paul, Minn. Open the To Every Te An important keep the public telephone. We consider tion of this pub stockholders, bu scribers. We have told growth of the Sy employing and t of rates necessa you what we are been told of our bent every energy other adverse co Nevertheless proved and exte employed by the and service. Th THE INSTITUTE TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY 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 but Butler, Cedar 0516. 552 Gillian 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. Hudson Essex UNI-DALE MOTOR SALES 552-554 University Avenue Elkhurst 0996 Elkhurst 3976 We wish to announce the sale of two Essex Coaches to the Echo. Be sure and see us before purchasing a new or used car. Arctic Tern Holds Record as Traveler Some water birds have developed an extraordinary migratory course, we are told in "Birds and Their Attributes." In this book the flight of the golden plover is pictured as a typical flight of this nature. This bird leaves its Arctic breeding haunts and upon reaching Labrador's eastern coast takes a course apparently directly overseas to Venezuela. What is perhaps the longest route of them all is taken by the Arctic term. A distance of 11,000 miles is traveled annually by this bird, which wants to live always in an equable climate. The Arctic tern nests and breeds in the Arctic circle, but in the winter it returns to the south as far as the Antarctic circle. To accomplish this almost incredible flight the bird needs must travel at the extraordinary rate of speed of 75 miles in one day. At the rate it takes only 10 months to change from winter to summer residence. BUTLER HAS JUST A new listing on Marshall Ave. white). Best white oak down; up. Easily duplexed. Could not Terms. For appointment call Bu Parties interested in Lake Croix, call the office of the St garding an excursion trip on Hud Esse UNI- MOTOR 552-554 Univ Elkhurst 0996 We wish to ann two Essex Coach Be sure and se chasing a new o L. A. ROALKVAM PAGE THREE Explained A lady was ill and insisted upon being operated on for appendicitis. When she was better again she asked the doctor what he had found in her appendix. "Well," he replied, looking puzzled, "it was extraordinary. I never found anything like it in an appendix before; we were several small hard peas in it." "Oh," said the lady, "that accounts for our having no sweet peas this year. I must have sown the plills."—London Passing Show. Cat and Nine Lives The origin of the saying that "a cat has nine lives" is obscure, but it is generally supposed to have originated in ancient Egypt where cats were objects of worship. Pasht was the cat-headed goddess of the Egyptians. According to one writer on mythology, this goddess was supposed to have nine lives and probably gave rise to the common expression about cats having nine lives. THE HOME FOR YOU Modern, 8 rooms and bath (in Georgia pine, select maple flooring duplicated at double price asked. Mer, Cedar 0516. 552 Gilfillan Blk. Lots at Minesure-on-Lake-St. Paul Echo for information re- sunday, . Cedar 1879. Jelson sex DALE SALES University Avenue Elkhurst 3976 Unce the sale of shoes to the Echo. We us before pur- used car. M. C. BINDA 4 COMING ATTRACTIONS A. A. A. Card Party and Dance at Phyllis Wheatley House, Monday evening, May 30th. Admission 35 cents. MINNEAPOLIS NOTES Mrs. Oscar Crouse, mother of Mrs. Geo. Brady, formerly of 3932 Fourth Ave. So., remains very ill in the General Hospital. Notwithstanding the inclement weather last Saturday, May 14, the invitational track meet at Carleton College, Northfield, Minn., was held. Of the 500 athletes who participated, three were colored, of the Twin Cities; Judy of South high, Minneapolis; Hargreaves of Mechanic Arts, St. Paul, and Shanks of Central, Minneapolis. They report having a wonderful time; the hospitality and courtesy towards the colored athletes was excellent. On Tuesday evening, May 17, Mrs. Fred Lewis (Sedalia Mickens) of 3121 18th Ave. So, was very pleasantly surprised by a party of friends. Sponsored by Mrs. Minnie Alexander and Mrs. Alice Brown, the party gathered at the home of Mrs. Alexander and together journeyed out to the home of Mrs. Lewis and presented her with a beautiful Rayon bedspread and other presents. A gala time followed, during which a delicious lunch was served. Mrs. J. C. Huggins of Memphis, Tenn., arrived in the city Wednesday, May 18, to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Huggins is the sister of Mr. Milton Shanks and Mrs. Charles White on Snelling Ave. The Women's Auxiliary of the N. A. A. C. P. will hold its regular monthly meeting at Phyllis Wheatley House, 808 Basset Place, on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Mrs. Gooden, president of the St. Paul auxiliary, will speak, and the ladies will serve tea. Everybody come. On Tuesday morning, May 17, at Zion Baptist Church, the Western Baptist Convention and the Women's Missionary and Educational Convention, opened their 24th annual session, Rev. G. W. Robinson and Mrs. I. F. Bates, presidents, respectively, presiding. A very large number of delegates from out of the city were attending. Rev. E. Weaver, a delegate from Chicago to the Western Baptist Convention, and a schoolmate of Mr. R. J. Willis, and who had not met in 25 years, had a hearty handshake at the Convention. The Booker T. Washington Study Club met at the home of Mrs. Harry Allen, 3812 Fourth Ave. So., on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. G. W. Robinson of Des Moines, and Rev. Reynolds are the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Willis, 1814 15th Ave. So. Mr. Moses A. Smith, formerly of 529 Colfax Ave. No., is now residing at 636 Sixth Ave. No. Our collector is going to call upon you for your subscription. We would be pleased to have a small amount on your subscription. Classified Advertising Rates— All Classified Ads Payable in Advance. Three cents per word; minimum charge thirty cents. MRS. T. H. LYLES UNDERTAKER Cedar 0508—Phones—Dale 2947 FOUR-FLAT apartment for sale; very reasonable. 337 Rondo. Call Cedar 1012. NICE furnished rooms for rent for couple or men. Call before 9 or after 5. Dale 3333. WILL RENT or sell 5 family flat at 339 Rondo St., now rented. Also 3-room flat at 347 Rondo. Call Ryan at Dale 1727. NICELY furnished room. Call before 10 a. m., after 10 p. m. South 5272. FOR RENT—Housekeeping, a also furnished rooms. Elk. 2957. MRS. WELLINGTON is rebuilding and repairing her two homes on Jay St. The cottage will be for rent in 30 days. Six rooms. Humboldt 3675. REAL VALUES SIX ROOMS, St. Anthony west of Dale; furnace, electricity, wonder- ful front and back yard; three car lines; $500, $35 monthly. BARBER SHOP SACRIFICE—Three chair combination; 2 Hydraulic chairs. On two car lines. Shop, heat, hot water, all for $15. SEVEN ROOM modern house, Aurora Ave. $40. University Ave. carline. Dale 7011. PHONE TODAY. Cedar 0516. W. S. Butler & Co., 4th & Jackson. Gilfillan Block. or madstone's Value The term "madstone," says the National museum, is applied to a variety of natural objects superstitiously believed to have the power of drawing oil poison from a wound made by a venomous animal. One of the oldest forms of the madstone is the "bezoar stone," which is a biliary calculus from the gall-bladder of an animal. Some form of madstones are composed of halloysite, which absorbs moisture with avidity and adheres to a moist surface until nearly saturated. Some years ago what was claimed to be a madstone of known efficacy was offered for sale to the National museum for $1,000, but it proved to be merely a polished seed of the Kentucky coffee tree. A pebble of carbonate of lime, said to have been found in the stomach of a deer, was presented to the museum as a veritable madstone, and on another occasion two hair balls from the stomach of a buffalo were sent to the same institution as madstones with the statement that one of them had been "successfully used in two cases of dog-bite." The museum says it can supply no information as to the value of objects of this character.—Pathfinder Magazine. as to Angels Wings How old things persist! In Samuel Johnson's dictionary the word chicken is defined to mean, among other things, "a term for a young girl." Many young men who refer to a girl as a "chicken" no doubt believe it was invented by some flippant modern. As a matter of fact, the slang was so common hundreds of years ago that it found its way into a dictionary of the time. Speaking of dictionaries, literary people are amused because the latest dictionary, now being issued in England, thus defines the word "wing": "One of the limbs or organs by which the flight of a bird, bat, insect, angel, is effected." Who knows that an angel has wings? I should say angels have wings solely because of the poor judgment of artists, and that angels get about as did passengers on that famous magic carpet: without effort, and by wishing. When I become an angel, I shall grumble if compelled to flap wings in order to travel from joy to joy—E. W. Howe's Monthly. I has wings? Wings soley judgment of get about as amorous magic by wishing. I shall lap wings in joy.—E. W. "But," pers you don't war Times. E. N. Marti And A At Ou ART TT ENGRAVING COMPANY INC ART ENG CP GA. 3209 114 E THIRD ST. ST PAUL DESIGNS & ILLUSTRATIONS In one or more Colors • • • PRINTING PLATES for every need 25c=25c Will List You As A Paid Sub How race p Wh co-op have about? The St. 25c List As A Subscri How about face pride? What abo co-operati have been about? St. Paul How about your race pride? What about that co-operation we have been hearing about? The St. Paul Echo 614 Court Block Cedar 1879 --- --- Writer Wants Proof Heroism Not Shared During a campaign in Egypt a certain colonel drove up to an outpost in the desert, relates Maj. Gen. Sir C. E. Callwell in "Stray Recollections," and after complimenting the officer in command, declared: "But understand this! You are in a position of grave responsibility here. I have every confidence in you and your men. But remember this, all of you. You have got to stop here and die, if necessary." Saying which he whisked his horse around and was off in a cloud of sand. The little party was still recovering from the shock of the visit, when the effect of the trade was destroyed by a gunner, who inquired: "But ain't the old blighter going to stop and die with us?" Synthesis of a Bore The following recipe for compounding a bore appeared recently in the Atlantic Monthly: "Take a mass of unleavened egismot. Chop a cupful of trite conversational chestnuts, shells and all. Add a quart of dry facts, from which all the juice of humdry has been extracted, and a cupful of dates stuffed with statistics. Stir in, very slowly, a pint of personal anecdotes from which all imagination has been strained. Flavor with the essence of complete indifference to anybody's taste but your own. Pour into a mold stamped with your own image and turn onto a platter garnished with plenty of thyme."—Boston Transcript. Why Do You Don't? Shirley is a youngster who has a penchant for inventing expressions rivaling that which Lloyd George coined when he said, "That is something for which I have nothing but the very slightest use." Her latest took place in this manner. She and her adored older sister were discussing the latter's reluctance to take a walk at the time her fiance was to call. "But," persisted Shirley, "Why do you don't want to for?"—Los Angeles Times. E. N. Martin L. R. Blair And You Are Next All the Time At Our New Location Santuary Tonsorial Parlor 709 RONDO STREET Manicurist St. Paul, Minn. Buy Your New Hudson or Essex —From— W. M. JOHNSON Res. 208 E. Indiana Ave. Riv. 2589 or Elk. 0906 UNI-DALE MOTOR SALES 554 University Avenue All Models in Used Cars 25c=25c scriber y about your ride? 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 ... 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J. McGavock, funeral director. Maxine Hudson Maxine Hudson, 7 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hudson, 423 Rondo died at Ancker hospital May 10th. Funeral May 14 from McGavock Mortuary, at 3 p. m. Rev. W. H. Griffin officiated assisted by Elders Johnson and Chaney. Besides her parents she is survived by one brother and two sisters. Interment Oakland cemetery. A. J. McGavock, funeral director. CASH and CARRY Prices With FREE DELIVERY Quality Meats and Groceries Fresh Dressed Poultry at All Times Elk 1388 559 St. Anthony Av. GLENWOOD Hard Coal $15.75 THREE PHONES Garfield 7501—7502—7508 S. BRAND Rice and University Why LONG-FELLOW BREAD The WRAPPING Keeps it Clean and Fresh Zinsmaster Master of Good Baking Y. W. C. A. NOTES Vespers Sunday afternoon will be in charge of the Tri Art Coterie Club, of which Miss Elizabeth Johnson is president, and will be as follows: Readings, Louise Douglas and Mary Tolliver. Instrumental solos, Doris Ervin, Margaret Benjamin. Talk, Rachael Gooden. You are cordially invited to attend. Perhaps you've seen a May Pole Dance before, but then you haven't seen one given by grown ups dressed LONG-FE 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. Ca 1095 like children, have you? Well Mrs. Doris Roper and Mrs. Maude Brooks with their committees are planning this kind of May Pole Party. Who's taking part? Why come out and see for yourself, on Tuesday, May 24th at 8 P. M. But be sure to dress as a child! The High School Reserves are practicing on a minstrel to be given the latter part of the month. Mrs. Freda Jackson is directing it. The N. A. A. C. P. closed their forums for the season with an inter- E L L O W BREA insmaster Master of Good Baking Res. 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