St. Paul Echo

BOOSTERS WORK FOR ESSEX COACH Court Dismisses Writ Of Prohibition Appeal ALL HANDS OUT TO WIN ESSEX COACH REPRESENTATIVE from all churches, clubs and organizations are requested to attend the Men's Club meeting at St. James Monday night, June 6. VOL. 2, NO. 31 BOOS Court I VOTE FOR BOLEY NEGROES KEPT BY DISMISSAL 800 Plaintiffs First File Case Against County Board in 1924. Elect Negro Officials Case Dismissed in U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Lack of Prosecution. Litigation that has followed a decision handed down by the U. S. Federal Court of Oklahoma at Tulsa has finally ended in favor of the 800 plaintiffs who first filed their case against the county election board of Okfuskee County in October of 1924, to compel them to place their names on the registration roll. Registration Forced. Attorneys J. J. Bruce and Spencer Adams secured judgment against the county election board and the board was compelled to register about 800 in 1924. The county board then appealed the case to the U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the case was assigned for January, 1926, and was then assigned to the U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Paul and the date was set for May 4. After the hearing in May the case was pending until one day before general election in November, 1926. The same number of plaintiffs filed another suit against the county election board and the state election board including the secretary of state. Prohibition Writ Denied. On November 1, 1926, one day before the general election, the defendants asked for a writ of prohibition against enforcement of the judgment, which was denied by Judge Sanborn's court. The board was made to appoint a colored precinct registrar and 1,500 votes were registered. On election day, November 2, 1926, a county judge and county commissioner, white Republicans favored by the Negroes, colored justice of the peace and several other colored officers were elected. New Hearing Allowed. New Hearing Allowed. After the general election in 1926 a hearing on June 1, 1927, for a writ of prohibition on its merits was allowed. The case was called in the U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Paul and was dismissed for want of prosecution. This leaves the judgment of the U. S. District Court in full force and effect. All of the colored people, more than 2,000 citizens of Boley, Okla., now hold election certificates and they also have a colored registrar. Litigation Ends Trouble. This litigation has put an end to much voting trouble in that locality. The lawyers defending the case were members of the county board and after losing the fight to keep the Negro from voting have moved out of the county. The Attorney General's office of the State and the Cowboy lawyer, Sid White, prepared the legal battle for the defendants. Since losing the fight Sid White has become friendly with Attty. J. J. Bruce and they have fought together on cases. ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH Last Sunday was a day of glory, Rev. O. T. Reed of Kansas City, Mo., preached a great sermon at 11 a. m. Sister Bothic inspired the Soul Winners' Circle meeting with an address at 3:30 p. m. Rev. J. C. Bothic of Chicago, Ill., preached a strong sermon in the evening. Other ministers and visitors were present, some taking part in the services. The subject of the pastor's sermon tomorrow is "Wisdom's Way." A testimonial and song service will be held in the evening and the Lord's supper will be administered. All are cordially invited to attend these services, especially sinners. --- The St. Paul Echo Oklahoma Attorney in U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday Attorney J. J. Bruce At the hearing Wednesday, June 1, 1927, an appeal for a writ of prohibition restraining Negroes of Boley, Okla., from voting was dismissed for lack of prosecution. Attorney J. J. Bruce appeared for the plaintiffs. CAMPHOR CHURCH TO GIVE MOVIES Series of Biblical Motion Picture Entertainments Free to Public. Camphor Methodist Episcopal church, located at Thirteenth and Broadway, will feature a series of motion picture entertainments beginning Sunday evening, June 5, and extending to June 26 inclusive. A very cordial invitation is extended the public to be in attendance each evening. No admission fee. The pictures will appear as follows: 1. Sunday evening, June 5. "The Call of Samuel." 2. Sunday evening, June 12. "Elijah." 3. Sunday evening, June 19. "Blind Bartemus." 4. Sunday evening, June 26. "The Prodigial Son." These are all high class motion pictures portraying Biblical characters. The public will therefore do well to avail themselves of the opportunity of seeing them. The pastor, Rev. H. B. Mays, will deliver a short discourse after each picture, dealing with the life of the character portrayed. Beginning promptly at 8 p. m. Pilgrim Baptist Holds Memorial Day Exercises Special Memorial Day exercises were held by the Pilgrim Baptist Sunday School last Sunday, May 29, 1927. Huron J. Shelton, Jr., read Lincoln's Gettysburg speech and Attorney W. T. Francis delivered a Memorial Day address. During the course of the address Mr. Francis presented Charles Morgan, veteran of the Civil War, and representing the spirit of Sergeant Carney, who mid the carnage of shot and shell said, "The old flag never touched the ground." T. W. Stepp, veteran of the Spanish-American War, representing the spirit of the gallant Tenth Cavalry, who dashed up San Juan Hill, saving the rough riders and singing "There'll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight," and Almericure Barksdale, veteran of the World War, representing the spirit of those who wrought deeds of heroism at Soissons and Chateau Thierry and were the first of the United States soldiers to win a Croix Deguerre. Each of these veterans is a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church and Sunday School. ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1927 Mae Alix, Noted Entertainer, Lauded by Press and Dramatic Critics. Will Use Radio Program Ode's Midnight Entertainers to Furnish Program for Dancing. The Twin City Entertainers will give their Monster Cabaret Ball at the South Side Auditorium Monday evening, June 6. The program consists of a double feature that night. Ode's Midnight Entertainers, an eleven-piece orchestra which has the distinction of having as its director a colored man, Mr. Odell Smith, will provide the music. This famous organization was employed a number of seasons at the Marigold Gardens, Minneapolis. The entire orchestra, using the complete dance program broadcasted from Station KFOY, May 29, is to be heard on this occasion. Added Attraction. As an additional attraction the services of beautiful Mae Alix, the sensational singer and dancer of the Sunset Cafe, Chicago, has been procured. The well known critics have the following to say concerning the merits of Miss Alix as an entertainer: "Mae Alix, who has taken a prominent part in entertainment in Chicago for several years, is still a fine feature at the Sunset Cafe where one of the strongest floor shows of many seasons is being offered. Miss Alix has wonderfully developed talent as a singer, dancer and entertaining specialist, and is the possessor of a personality which guarantees popular success. She has also made a fine impression as a feature artist in private and high class club shows and exemplifies the old adage that "Beauty is what Beauty does," to a great degree. Tony Langston, dramatic critic. "Radiantly youthful and beautiful, as fresh as a June rosebud, such is Mae Alix, singer and dancer, and star of the Sunset Cafe Revue as staged by Percy Venerable. To attempt to place a price-tag upon such loveliness seems almost as uncouth as an attempt to autograph the sheer wall of a soap bubble." Nahum Daniel Brasher, Associated Negro Press. No Expense Spared. The sponsors of this ball, Messrs. E. L. Boyd, Sylvester W. Oliver and Hamlet B. Rowe, have gone to an enormous expense to bring Miss Alix to the Twin Cities, and promise an evening replete with mirth and music to those who attend. Perfect order will be maintained throughout the evening, and the most fastidious can be assured of a high class program with dancing at the admission charge of seventy-five cents per person. Taxis at two o'clock. CAMEO SOCIAL CLUB HOLD SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING The Cameo Social Club held their semi-monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Margaret Martin, 606 St. Anthony Ave., with Miss Alberta Chambers as hostess. The name of Audrey Boswell was added to the club roster. Atty. Geo. W. Hamilton gave an excellent talk on the N. A. A. C. P. and what it means to the young people of today. The club members decided to take up the drive for membership as proposed by Mr. Hamilton and promise to do all they can to get colored people of Saint Paul to respond. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 8, at the new home of Mr. LeRoy Lazenbury, 841 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. Director of N. A. A. C. P. Baby Contest to Be in St. Paul June 19 Wm. Pickens William Pickens, field secretary of the National N. A. A. C. P., in New York City, will be in St. Paul Sunday, June 19, and will speak at St. James A. M. E. church, Central Ave. near Dale St., St. Paul, Minn., at which time the local branch will close their Baby Contest. Mr. Pickens is the director of the Baby Contests that are held all over the country by the Association. According to Atty, Geo. W. Hamilton, chairman of the St. Paul branch of the N. A. A. C. P., a great deal more interest is being shown in the local baby contest this year than formerly. The local contest is under the auspices of the Women's Auxiliary of the N. A. A. C. P. CITY DETECTIVE BURIED THURSDAY Received Promotion After 15 Months of Service as Patrolman. Detective Joseph C. Black died May 30, 1927 at the State hospital at St. Peter, Minnesota. He was 63 years old and had been in the hospital since December 30, 1926. Mr. Black had been employed by the city of St. Paul since September 30, 1912 when he was appointed as patrolman on the police force up to November 25, 1926 when he asked for a 60 day leave of absence with out pay. On December 30, 1913 patrolman Black was promoted to city detective. It was but five days after his leave of absence went into effect that he was sent to the State hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday day June 2, 1927. 2:30 P. M. at St. James A. M. E. Church, Central at Dale street. Rev. W. H. Griffin assisted by Rev. James Strong officiated. The body laid in state at St. James church from 1 P. M. until time of the funeral. Mr. Black is survived by four sons, Jesse F. Black of St. Paul, Samuel M., Hickman, and Simpson Black of Chicago and a sister Mrs. Susan Gooch of Nashville, Tennessee. Interment in family lot at Forest Cemetery, A. J. McGavock funeral director. ALUMNI HOLD PARTY Monday evening the Atlanta Alumni Association gave a delightful subscription card party and dance at the Phyllis Wheatley House which was largely attended. The music furnished by Sid Williams added greatly to the evening's enjoyment. Hear Bertha King's pupils' recital to be held at the Y. W. C. A., Thursday, June 30th. We would be pleased to have a small amount on your subscription. NATION-WIDE STROKE FROM "SALEM DAY" TO "INDEPENDENCE DAY" PROJECTED J.E.TAYLOR Peter Salem, Colored, Shooting British Commander, Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775 Boston, Mass., May 28, 1927.—A Call just issued by the National Equal Rights League with headquarters here proposes to the race everywhere exercises or public celebrations of the anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17th as "Salem Race Day" in honor of Peter Salem, an outstanding hero of this first regular battle for founding the U. S. A., and Salem Poor, mentioned for gallantry by the Colonial assembly. The purpose is to notify white Americans of valuable service and sacrifice for them from the country's birth, and demand equal rights as a just return, also to give the race confidence in its own claim to respect. The plan is to have these observances all over the country adopt and send resolutions to Pres. Collidge, with addresses of promoters, for federal anti-lynching bill and against all federal segregation. The meetings are to be arranged by Equal Rights Committees or Leagues or such sub-committees of existing race bodies or churches, or for all lodges, etc. to do at their own expense. The plan is to hold the July 17, and Churches 19th. Heads of all national bodies and orders are asked to send this recommendation to every unit. The League asks that a copy of every resolution with signatures be sent to it here, so all these may be presented at the White House in bulk for July 4th, Post Sequil Independence Day, for United Race plea against two lynchings per week, the latest rate. League furnishes leaflet for 60c in stamps postpaid. "All Stars" Beat Oxboro In Extra Inning Game The colored "All Stars" baseball team traveled to Oxboro Sunday and trounced the Oxboro team by the score of 11-9. The game went ten innings before a victor could be decided. George "Butter" Roach made his second appearance on the mound for the "All Stars" and held the opponents' hits well scattered. The losers scored four runs in the first inning. With this they no doubt thought they had the game tucked safely away, but the "All Stars," out there fighting every inch, came back in the next inning and scored just as many runs. They tallied twice again in the seventh inning. With the score 6-44 in favor of the "All Stars," the boys began getting careless, and before one could realize it, the Oxboro team was leading, 8-7. Well, to make a long story short those fighting colored boys went to bat with determination on their minds. As a result, Roach, first man up, singled, reached play, crossed third on a hit, and stole home, making the count 8-8. Mays relieved Roach and held the opponents safely at bay. The "All Stars'" infield, consisting of Jimmy Lee, Savanna Fields, Robinson and Davie Male, gave their pitchers good support, while in the outfield the combination of White, Dolove and Foster made many seeming hits easy outs. BOXING BOUT RESULTS The red hot sizzling fight card, promoted by Edward L. Boyd, chairman of Ames lodge entertainment committee, on the night of Decoration Day at Elks' Hall ended with these results: Floyd Bannon won from Kid Bob on a technical K. O. in the second round; Frank Lewis and Eddie White fought a draw; Battling Siki won a decision over George Jackson; Battling Haywood lost to Billie Bowen by a technical K. O. in the fourth round; Benny K. O. Warren Breeding in the third round. Harry Palmer, referee. Why not put subscribing for the Echo in your co-operation plans? Organization Invites General Public to Hear Plans on Summer Camp. At the regular meeting of the Men's club of St. James A. M. E. Church to be held Monday night, June 6th, at the church auditorium West Central and Dale street, St. Paul, Minnesota, a discussion period will be allowed for talking over plans to establish a summer camp free to Negroes. Subjects and topics of the day that are of most vital interest to the Negroes welfare are being discussed regularly by this organization according to Mr. Paul Caldwell, chairman of the program committee. The committee extends a special invitation to all Twin City churches, clubs and organization to have one or more representatives present at this meeting and will appreciate the cooperation of all ministers and organization heads in announcing this meeting for 8:30 P. M. After the business meeting a luncheon will be served free. Mr. James Bolden is acting President of this organization. STAG POSTPONED The proposed stag that was to be held in conjunction with the regular meeting of the Past Exalted Rulers Council No. 32 of Minnesota, L. B P. O. E. of W. on Monday night June 6, at the Elks' Hall, has been postponed to a later date. ANNUAL TESTIMONIAL The Sterling Club will give their Annual Testimonial to the Graduates at St. James A. M. E. church, W. Central near Dale St., Sunday evening, June 5th at 8 p.m. Miss Catherine Lealtad of New York city will make a short address. The public is cordially invited. Hear Bertha King's pupils' recital to be at the Y. W. C. A., Thursday, June 30th. MINI NEWSOTA firms are advertising in the Echo. Have you thought about reaching out for new business? PRICE FIVE CENTS OACH ALL HANDS OUT TO WIN ESSEX COACH IN ECHO CONTEST Subscription Drive Sponsored by Northwest Boosters for Echo. Boosters to Display Essex at Coliseum on Monday Night, June 13. If you haven't already entered the Echo Contest, it is time to get started. It is never too late to start. Just think, your own subscription counts for votes and it is easy to get additional votes when they only cost 25 cents. Anyone will vote for you as each vote means one month's subscription to the Echo. Get Votes Anywhere. Yes, you can get votes from anywhere, it does not matter whether they come from the cold shores of Maine, the Gulf of Mexico, the Golden Gate of California or from the Polar region. It's just votes and all votes payable in advance count and what's more anybody can enter this contest from any place. But if you intend to win the Essex coach you will have to "Lindbergh" and that means hop to it. Tell all of your friends and your acquaintances too that you are out to get an Essex Coach and you want them to vote for you. Don't pass up anybody. Your white neighbors will vote also as there are many of them who enjoy reading the Echo. Boosters to Give Dance. Those working for the Essex coach have been named in the northwest Boosters club and there is always room for more. Under the auspices of the St. Paul Echo the Boosters club will display their Essex coach at the Coliseum on Monday night, June 13th. Come out and enjoy an evening of dancing to the strains of Wally Erickson's famous Coliseum orchestra and see the beautiful Essex coach which is to be given away absolutely free. With the Super-Six principle that is embodied in the Essex, riding is like flying and there are only two Super-Sixes, Hudson and Essex. So if you win an Essex you can enjoy riding that is like flying, and still be on rubber. Get full particulars at the office of the St. Paul Echo, 614 Court Block, Cedar 1879. FLOOD SUFFERERS' AID The Women's Auxiliary of the Minneapolis branch N. A. A. C. P. held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon at Phyllis Wheatley House and perfected their plans for the close of the Baby Contest. Mrs. Albertia Huggins of Memphis, Tenn., gave a short talk on the flood conditions and the relief of the refugees quartered in the state fair grounds at Memphis, and answered a large number of questions asked by the members at the close of her talk, bringing out the very pitiable state of existence of our people. The Women's Auxiliary, by a unanimous vote, decided to solicit funds and clothing to be sent to the flood sufferers through the New Orleans branch of N. A. A. C. P. For any information call Locust 2449 or South 3347. ONE YEAR AGO THIS WEEK Past Exalted Rulers Council No. 32 of Elks, held its semi-annual election of officers at Ames Hall, Minneapolis. Members of the Leslie Lawrence Post of the American Legion were guests of St. James A. M. E. church at a Memorial Day service. U. F. B. A. GIVES BANQUET The Union Fraternal Benevolent Association held a delightful banquet at Pioneer Hall Saturday evening, May 28. A delicious repast was served and an interesting program rendered. The banquet was under the auspices of the Ways and Means committee. V PAGE TWO An Independent Negro Weekly Newspaper PUBLISHED BY THE ST. PAUL EGHO COMPANY 614 Court Block ‘Telephone Cedar 1879 ‘St. Paul, Minnesota a President and General Manager.._._._.._.._.._.._..._._._ CYRUS L, LEWIS Secretary-Treasurer .................__..........----- EUGENE JACKSON, JR. Contributing Editor -.scesweeeeeeesnsneeeeeeerseeeeesseeeeeeeenee-BARL WILKINS Duluth Representative. .Mrs. Wm. A. Porter, 1029 E. 3rd St., Duluth, Minn, Telephone Hemlock 1533 SUBSCRIPTION RATES $2.00 Per Year $1.25 for Six Months 75 Cents for Three Menths Advertising rates furnished upon application. “Entered as second class matter Nov. 7, 1926, at the post office at ‘St. Paul, Minn., under the act of March 3, 1879" DO THEY PRACTICE WHAT THEY PREACH? If the above question were asked boldly to any number of politicians who make a specialty of getting Negro votes we fear that embarrassment would be written all over the face of the gent in pale and red hues. That is just what we should do when these pre-election vote-getters are hand-shaking through our districts. We never have claimed that St. Paul was anything like a paradise for the Negro, but we are at least fairly represented in a meager few public positions; the county Court House, the Police foree, Fire Department, City Engineer and Architect recognize the fairness in having colored assistance. Though we realize that we don’t get as many public jobs as we should, but, nevertheless, some are a great deal better than none. If one looked into the situation in Minneapolis it would be found that although St. Paul is the smaller town, we far outstrip them in representation in the public payroll. There is a reason for this, and we can see none better than to blame this condition to Minneapolis leaders. If the leaders had the backbone to go to the front for the masses as is done in other cities, the masses would get more consideration. Instead of going to the front for those who need jobs to provide comfortable income they accept a lot of “hokum” from certain candidates in their pre-election cam- paigns and continue to vote the same way whether they get any opportunities at all. Minneapolis Negroes have a few positions with the’ police department; we can’t recall one engineer or architect on the Min- hteapolis payroll. Witat Negroes not only in Minneapolis but every- where need is good organization under brave and intelligent leadership, who will ask the prospective candidate to show what he stands for instead of accepting the usual pat on the back and broad grin. “WITHOUT CONTROVERSY GREAT IS THE MYSTERY” The Universal Press naturally expected that our “Topics of the Hour” would excite a storm of debate, that is just what we need as a people. We must learn to see the large question of the hour from more than our own angle. Our little opinion without investigation, consultation and experience does not amount to much. In fact, no man has ever had the sole truth. It is from the sum total that we get the whole. For this reason we desire this space to become an open Forum in which will appear the truth on great questions from our different types of mind. We hold that Booker T. Washington gave us a great measure of Truth, in fact, so much that the most popular schools of today in America are Junior High Schools, miniature types of Tuskegee. He had not the following of the entire race because we have not! yet learned to recognize the need of following and respecting our great characters with a Special Mission. Dr. Du Bois fulfilled as| great and special a mission as did Washington, no doubt greater, for when we were sleeping in large numbers cringing in abject | imitation of other types and races he fought for manhood. Booker T. Washington perhaps one day to be rated the great est educator of his time, died years earlier than destiny designed because his spirit was broken by the apathy in the race to his great mission. He was giving of his very heart blood, all his energy but for lack of esteem and for calumny from some sources, he left us in his prime. Du Bois, who should be loved for the scholarship that he devoted to digging up the great past of the Negro, blazing out a trail that other scholarship might follow, is still in our midst. In the fight for Negro Manhood he should have the following of us all. If we differ from him, tell him so from the ranks of co-opera- tion. Don’t look for what he has not done. He has done much; we little as yet. We are using these two characters to prove the assertion that we need the full truth as to Negro nature. Negro needs and their solution, then perhaps when the characters come along to fulfil these needs, we will be better able to recognize and co-operate with them. We are asking you in writing to speak tersely, forcefully and constructively for we will not devote this precious space to mere criticism; any man ean do that—the race needs Solutions. Benjamin Brawley gives us in “Opportunity” a telling illustra tion of the thing we wish to say. He tells us the story of the life of Edmund T. Jenkins, who in the Royal Academy, London, won so many prizes and became an assistant teacher. He came back to America with dreams about a great American school of Music, of a publishing house and an orchestra that would tour thé coun- try. How needed an enterprise by a race so full of musical genius now prostrated to lower outlets. In Washington, Baltimore and New York he was met with dubious smiles. Deciding that all was of no avail, he returned to Paris. How much he promised for budding genius. Now he is dead, no more. What is the lesson—that we can never be anything as a race until we recognize and co-operate with true genius. How many times you have noticed that the finest things within you were met by that same Dubious Smile of Envy, Indifference, Laziness or the Opposition of Ignorance. We must learn to cheer on other talent than our own. When the white race finds genius within itself, so often the family will sacrifice, the city will applaud and the entire nation sometimes concerns itself that’ this bud of genius shall flower for the good of all. TINIVERSAL PRESS. Many Odd Forms of Home Savings Banks From Manila comes direct evidence that the Filipinos belleve tn growing thelr own coln banks, ‘The two most popular forms are a section of bamboo with a slit and firmly sealed on both ends, and the other is a carefully hol- lowed and polished coconut. The bam- boo bank ts called‘an “Arkancla” and the coconut a “Tabo.” Both are pretty good at defying the atteiapts of chil- dren to get at the contents, because they are very difficult to break, Although coln banks are not widely used in the Argentine there Is one form which serves a double purpose, particularly in the interior of the country. This {s an artistically deco- rated gourd which though primarily Intended as a receptacle for tea drink- Ing 1s sometimes converted into a coin bank, ‘The tea drunk in the Argentine 1s known as “mate.” It Is sipped from the gourd by means of a metal tube called a “Bombllla.” The gourd of tea passed from one to the other at table {s considered a gesture of real friend- ship and regard. Dolls and animals, attractively col- ored, are very popular as designs for children’s coin banks in France. Singa- pore uses no design typical of that section of the world, the favorite re- ceptacle heing a tin can with a slit at the tinoEechanee Gave Thrifty Farmer Lesson in Reverence A country minister, who has a keen sense of humor, tells of this instance. It was in the hills of Pennsylvania and a farmer noted for his thriftiness and industry asked the minister to come out to his place on a certain day to marry him, When the minister arrived at the designated time he found the farmer in his work clothes and bare feet, plowing, and leaving his team stand- ing in the middle of the fleld he ap- proached the minister. At the same time the bride, likewise no more gayly garbed, approached the pair. ‘The minister asked the groom if he had not better tie his team before the ceremony began. 0," replied the man, “it won't take ong, and they will be all right.” ‘The minister thought he would give the man a good lesson in reverence and s0 he chose the tongest service he knew and prolonged the prayer to al- most endless length. Needless to say, the neglected team had in the mean- time plowed a furrow that was not consistent with a careful farmer's rule, and the minister enjoys his little Joke to this day—Chicago Tribune, Some Figures Lie Figures don’t le; you can prove anything by statistics, according to a New York statistician. We wish the professor would provide us with the figures that prove $36.50 Is too much for a plece of felt with a feather in it just before Easter. . . . Among the early Greeks the wearing of breeches was a mark of slavery. But now the ladies are starting to wear the breeches, and if they're slaves then Nero was a cousin of Uncle Tom. . . . The amazing revelation has Just been announced that an intelli- gent man has a vocabulary of 5,000 words. Proving that even a smart man occasionally misses a three-inch putt. And, perhaps, that certain large fishes in the tropics climb trees. Exchange, Pets Drink Gas and Die Drinking gas was fatal for pets of L, Roberts of Marcus Hill, Australia, recently, Roberts is employed at the gas works, and took home a small tank which had been at the works for some time. On the way home he filled it with fresh water, which he put into the troughs for his pet pigs and ducks, Next morning six pigs and many ducks were dead and other animals were ill, The tank contained gas fumes that the pets consumed as they imbibed. Fact Generally Admitted One of Britain's popular blond beauties, a London actress, recelved in her dressing room a feminine admirer who had called to “talk art” The con- versation had fallen flat, due largely to the fact that the beautiful blond would talk of nothing but herself. Finally the visitor turned in desper- ation to an old standby. “I suppose,” she sald, “that your great ambition ts to play Shakespeare?” “Well,” sald the actress, “he has written some nice parts.” Head Adapted to Habitat The bureau of fisheries says that the shape of the head of the halibut fish is quite different from other species, as Its shape conforms to the depth at which It ts found. This fish ts elongated and rather thick In form and lies on its left side, which is white, while the right side, uniform dark brown in color, with very small smooth scales, ts uppermost and bears both of the large eyes. ‘The capacious mouth is symmetrically placed, as also are the ventral fins. Antiquity of Concrete Prof. Duff Abrams, the well-known American scientist, has recently drawn attention to the fact that conerete Is older than the Christian era. It is, tn- deed, one of the most ancient of the world’s industries. The Romans were skilled in the use of concrete, and the dome of the Pantheon at Rome ts of concrete. There ts, too, a fresco at Thebes which shows the process of manufacturing concrete, ST. PAUL ECHO Great Statesman Fond | of His “Little Joke” |, Playing. practical Jokes was a fa- Vorite diversion of Otto von Bismarck after that German statesman had turned his back on public service and was farming at Kniephot. His guests Tow and then undergent strange and startling surprises, One day while he was chatting with his fair cousins in ‘the drawing room, the door suddenly opened and four young foxes rushed in, Jumped on the sofas and tore the upholstery to tatters. Even male vis- itors had need of steady nerves, for it not infrequently happened that when they had fallen asleep, soothed with a comfortable nightcap LUned with porter and champagne, they were startled suddenly from their slumbers by a staccato of pistol bullets striking ‘the ceilings above their heads and bringing down showers of plaster up- ‘on them, Once when one of his hunt- ing companions became stuck in a bog ‘and begged Bismarck to pull him out, Bismarck said it was hopeless to try and that he had better be mercifully shot. Suiting action to the word he almed his shotgun at his companion’s head, but it proved unnecessary to “kill” him, for the unfortunate man made such frantic and desperate struggles to escape that he rescued bimself.—Detroit News. Mention of Petroleum in Biblical Records Although as a commerelal propo- sition in western civilization petro- Jeum may be sald to date from 1859, when Colonel Drake “struck fle” at Titusville, Pa,, the substance has been Known and used from time immemo- ral. Biblical history records many tn- teresting incidents of the use of oil, for instance, in the account of the bullding of the tower of Babel (Gen. 11:3) we read “slime had they for mortar,” and that great historian, Herodotus, writing about the year 450 B.C, speaks of the use of bitumen {n building the walls of Babylon, a fact confirmed by recent excavation work. Again in the Seriptures we are told (Gen, 6:14) that the ark was cov- ered “within and without with pitch.” In later times, about 615 A. D., Jap- anese writings contain numerous ref- erences to “Burning Water”; China also records the use of mineral oil, and the ancient Egyptian rites of em- balming were carried out with the aid of “Mumia” or pitch (Coptic). Inedible Dainty During the celebration of a golden wedding anniversary in Australia re- cently, a huge cake was placed on the table and Henry Pontz, the host, under- took to slice it, ‘The first knife failed to mar the beauty of the cake and a carving: knife was commandeered from the kitchen. It, also, proved inade- quate and finally a hammer and chisel were brought into use, Under these implements the cake collapsed into a heap of lath and plaster. It devel- oped that Mr, Pontz had selected the cake from a confectioner’s window and the young woman clerk, being new in the place, had wrapped It and sent it to the Pontz home without knowing that it had been a plaster of paris creation, representing what a wedding cake should be. Electricity to the Rescue Visitors to the cathedral of Milan never fail to admire the beautiful red- tinted Arzo marble decorations of the Baptistery chapel. ‘This famous mar- ble was beginning to run short a year or two ago, although the demand for it is always growing. The director of the quarries per- suaded the engineers to supply him with electricity from the water power of Tessin, close by, and electric saws now slit the marble into much finer pieces than could be made by the handsaws worked by the quarrymen, ‘The result {3 that facings with the Arzo marble are actually cheaper than before, and a trade centuries old has been saved. Skeleton in Salt Found A lidiess coftin filled with salt and containing a human skeleton was found recently by @ farm hand on the shore of the Black isle opposite Ding- wall, Scotland, Appearances indicate that the drift of the tide had uncov- ered the gruesome objects only a short time before, There {s a tradition in that vicinity of burials outside of the churchyard in olden times, and ft fs believed by the police that the find fs the remains of one of them, Umbrella in History Umbrellas as screens ugainst the sunshine have been used in the Far East from very remote times, ‘They appear conspicuously in ancient As: syrian and Egyptian sculpture, where they seem to be an insigna of royalty. As protection against the rain, they were first used in England by women only in the reign of Queen Anne, Jo- seph Hanway, of London, appears to be the first Englishman to brave rldi- ule by using an umbrella, Idea of Organ Is Old ‘The earliest organs were water-or gans, and the first specimen was the work of Ctesibius, of Alexandria, in Egypt. Instruments from bis design were carried to Rome during the First century A. D., and were played to ac- company the great public games held to amuse the populace, It 1s proba- ble that the organ was not introduced into churches until the end of the Seventh centers. 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. ) DV VOtC cece mo, subscription B VOLES cnn mo, Subscription : B VOCS occcececeeenen-6 MO, Subscription 9 8 VOtES on cceenreennd Yrs Subscription SEPT. 5, 1927 — | NOMINATION BLANK | i By one yr. sub, to Echo $2.00. . VOTE tn popularity contest. Good for 8 votes oO FT E N NAMO 22... c cece ree cencesceseenesecevesce | Bddtess cessccccosvewecsseuvaeacueecs ) aes a ) — — ————— Inevent of a tie 2 coaches will | one DOUEOR be given away. One toeach || contestant ied for frat prise, || Mame exemarrigyaeemverenn AMARESS eee cece cece eeeeeeeteeeeeeeee —_ Vote for Address all communications to 1 mo.—25 cents. 6 mo.—$1.25, | covreernatiaden ree tos | St. Paul Echo 614 Court Block pe ee St. Paul, Minn. Lawyer W. T. Francis A. J. McGavock Y ~ > Red Hair and Souls Not Found Together? I believe that if the red-haired women one knows are submitted to an tmpartial comparative scrutiny it-will be found that there is something difi- cult to define, impossible not to feel, which all of them lack, It 1s the harder to distinguish tn that few of them are destitute of at- traction; yet the ruthless analysis of close contact will, in nine cases out of ten, bring the attracted up against some ultimate blind spot, some chord that does not sound, some insensitive- ness that cannot be moved, Until one gets near, probes deep, cares much, one may not discover it; but as one does one will, There is something inaccessible, something that does not respond, something, above all, that rejects responsibility. ‘There is a word for this thing the red-haired woman has not got, though It fs one that has gone out of fashion and will probably be hailed with con- tempt. A soul, The red-haired woman has no soul. ‘There are men and women who have souls; there are men and women who haye not; and we know them when we meet them, Red-headed women be- long to the latter class; and there is no other form of words which will cov- er their peculiarities except that which declares that they have no souls— Mary Agnes Hamilton in the Atlantic ‘Moathiv. Not Just-_What She Wanted ‘They had been married for over two years and were beginning to miss the bliss and ecstasy of their courtship. “John,” she sighed, “you have changed so. Don’t you remember that once you used to say such sweet things to me? Often you would sing snatches of popular love songs, but bow you aover da" Her husband looked up from his oaper, Oh, ts that so?" he erfed. “Then how about this?" He stood up and sang loudly: “‘I don't care what you used to be, L imow what you are coday "ton treat Star, Masha wa kato been 16 your oor io. culleets:wheb. you ‘were not home. Home Cooked Meals Rolls, Pie and Cake TOASTED SANDWICHES ALEXANDERS SWEET SHOPPE Dale and Rondo Streets Phone Dale 7175 & Ocean Bottom Lifted by Internal Upheaval Can you picture a folding of the earth’s rust strong enough to lift, 1m the space of 25 years, an area the size of Greater New York to a height of 11,000 feet? Such an enormous up- hheaval took place recently in the At- lantle, according to Popular Science Montily, and was discovered by mere accident. ‘Twenty-five years ago a submarine cable was lald across the Atlantic ocean, passing near the British island of St. Helena. When laid, the cable rested on the bottom of the sea, about 14,760 feet below the surface. Recent- ly, when it became necessary to repalr the cable, {t was discovered that part of the sea bottom had been lifted more than 11,000 feet, which brought the cable within 8,600 feet of the sea level, “Needle Ice” ‘The federal division of agriculture engineering says that needle ice is one of several names given to the tnvis- ble crystals or minute particles of tee which form when moving ‘water has sufliclent velocity to prevent the forma- tion of surface fce and the tem perature of the water is $2 degrees Fahrenheit or slightly less, It does not form under soild surface Ice, but forms in open water when very cold, windy weather, particularly at night, favors the radiation of heat from the water mass, Needle fce may be carried long distances by currents, both in open water and under {ce cover, and often collects in large and more or less compact masses or Jams, a ee | [ J. PIEL i ' | Groceries and Meats | | FRESH DRESSED PouuTRY | rf AT ALL TIMES 1 | 1 Phone Dale 0209 | ' Rondo, Comer Mackubin | REED'S BIDE-A-WEE EAT SHOP J.W. REED, Proprietor Open to Serve You the Best Ico Cream Sodas—Candies— Fancy Sundaes—Fried Chicken Short Orders—Cigars and Cigarettes 711 Rondo St. St. Paul Date 4100 Importance of Oil Springs of ofl were mentioned by a Franciscan missionary writing of a visit to America in 1632, but the Red man, when laid low by sickness, skimmed {t from the surface of the rivers and drank it as medicine years before the Paleface set foot in the country, Products of petroleum are met with on every hand today, motor cars, motor boats, airplanes. and airships all rely for their safety on petrol, for fuel in their engines, ocean liners, the mighty generating machin- ery, providing electrle current for countless purposes, and the driving power for our great industries often depend on “crude oll” .for power, either to raise steam or for direct use in internal combustion engines, Toleration’s Great Value ‘Tolerance is the most lovable qual- {ty men and women can possess. Its viston enables them to see things trom others’ viewpoints, Its generosity con- cedes to others right to their own opinions. Its very bigness wishes oth- ers to be happy in their own way.— Grit. PITTSBURGH COURIER Best Negro Weekly Have It Delivered to Your Door JAMES N. SMITH Dale 7388. Humboldt 1457 - a m SOME | re | | easier | geal | LEE | == —__—___| | ws 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 Sisth & Minnesota Ses.@Tel. Ge 2417 ST. PAUL NOTES Mall notes in to 614 Court Block by Wednesday of each week. The St. Paul Hiking club will meet Saturday evening, June 4, at the home of Mrs. Daisy Chapman, 471 Kent St. The Misses Strong of Chicago, daughters of the late Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Strong, spent the week-end visiting relatives, and their friend, Miss Fern Pope. Mrs. Bert Anderson, wife of Dr. Bert Anderson, prominent physician and surgeon of Chicago, and her daughter, Miss Wendell Brown, were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cage, 495 Fuller Ave. Mr. F. Q. Washington arrived here Sunday from college to spend the summer months. Mrs. R. Z. Taylor will return next Tuesday from an extended visit in Georgia and other southern states. Eugene Gardner, Jr., little son of Mrs. Elsie Gardner, is ill at Ancker hospital, and little Sidney Gardner, who has been quite ill at his home, 954 St. Anthony, is recovering. Mrs. Myrtle Thompson and daughter, Miss Josephine Hobbs, are now residing at 733 Carroll Ave. Mrs. Estella Coleman has moved to her new residence, 149 Minneonka Street. Mr. Walter Dwyer was called to Chicago to see his sister, who is very ill. Atty. Bruce of Oklahoma is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Rogers, 718 St. Anthony Ave. Ralph T. Gardner, graduated Wednesday evening, June 1, from Cretin High, which is operated by Christian Brothers. Mr. Gardner is the first Negro to finish. He entered from the Cathedral Parochial school in September, 1923. MINNEAPOLIS NOTES Mail your notes to 614 Court Block by Wednesday of each week. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Gibbs entertained at dinner Monday in compliment to Mrs. Bert Anderson and daughter, Miss Wendell Brown, of Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cage and family. Mr. W. M. Wooten of Chicago is residing in Minneapolis with his sister, Mrs. J. T. Monroe, at 2818 Grand Ave. So. He is the father of C. H. Wooten, also of Minneapolis. Mrs. Frank Terry, 3812 First Ave. So., remains quite ill. The meeting of the local committee for the State Federalation of Colored Women's Clubs, which will convene this month, was called by the Chairman, Mrs. R. A. Van Hook, at her home on Tuesday afternoon, and plans were perfected for the annual convention. The Minnehah Temple No. 122 of I. B. P. O. E. of W. aid the flood sufferers by giving clothes. Daughter Ruler Gertrude Thomas, Dt. Dot. Mamie Crowder and daughters Jessie Thomas, Banks, Blackwell, Ruth Walker, Georgia Hines, Pipkins, Shannon, Davis, Sarah Pratt, Panley and Erma M. Smith. Exalted Ruler Byron Holder and wife, Daughter Holder, Dt. Carrie M. Baily and friends, Mrs. Evans and Mrs. L. Williams assisted by using their cars. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gilbert, 3123 18th Ave. So., spent the holidays in Chicago visiting relatives friends, returning home Tuesday, accompanied by Mr. Gilbert's mother, Mrs. Lucretia Gilbert of Chicago, and formerly of Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. Ella Griffin, 2429 Fourth Ave. So., received the news of the death of her sister. Mrs. Georgia Petitt of Thomson, Ga. Miss Cora Robinson, 4541 Fremont Ave. So., spent the week-end in St. Paul, Minn., the guest of Mrs. Ida B. Smith, an old friend and school mate. Mrs. Jessie Sheppard entertained with a matinee party at the Hennepin Orpheum on Saturday, honoring Mrs. J. C. Huggins of Memphis. Mrs. R. A. Van Hook, 3612 Elliot Ave., received the news of the death of her sister in St. Louis, Mo., on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Willis, 1814 15th Ave. So., entertained Mrs. J. C. Huggins at dinner on Saturday evening. Covers were laid for eight. Mrs. W. O. Turner, wife of Rev. W. O. Turner of Sloux City, Iowa, was the house guest of Mrs. Harry Allen, 3816 Fourth Ave. So., during her stay in this city, while attending the Western Baptist Convention. Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Turner have been friends for more than 25 years. The little son of Mrs. M. Ellis, 3833 Fourth Ave. So., received a very ugly cut about the face while playing in the street on Monday afternoon. The Mothers' Effort Club met at the home of Mrs. M. Porter, 509 12th Ave. So., on Friday afternoon, May 27. Mrs. Americus Simms, president. Our collector is going to call upon you for your subscription. We would be pleased to have a small amount on your subscription. When Conan Doyle was in St. Louis on his visit to the United States he met some congenial souls—"cinema men" he says they were—"who would, I should imagine in a less dry climate, have been a lively crowd." "One quaint fellow," says the creator of Sherlock Holmes, in his book, "Our Second American Adventure," "who had been a jockey at some period, gave us some funny experiences on southern race tracks, especially the adventures of some negro tout who used to get his information 'out of the oats box,' to use his own expression, and pass on for a fee the plans of the horse to his fellows. "When the information proved wrong he had to invent excuses to avoid trouble. "Yes, sir, your horse was beat by six inches, sir. But it really wasn't beat at all. It was just unfortunate. Did you see the race, sir?" "See it? I had $2 on it. You bet I saw it." "Well, then, if you saw it you would notice the rumps of them horses was dead on a line when they passed the post. It was a dead heat at that end, but you backed a short horse. That was all that was the matter."—Kansas City Star. Ancestors in Seats Entertaining the spirits of ancestors and conversing with them is as real as an actual affair of this world to the natives of some of the small Japanese villages in the neighborhood of Tokyo. Signal fires are kindled by the villagers before the graves of their ancestors and the spirits invited to come home with them to partake of the feasts spread in their honor. When the fires go out, torches are lighted to show the way home for the departed souls. As they walk it is not at all unusual for old folk to talk aloud to the spirits and often these simple folk point out a mud puddle to their spirit guests, warning them to be careful. When a family reaches home, a tub of water is found at the entrance, in which the spirits are invited to wash their feet. At the table, the living members talk to the spirits, usually about incidents that took place while the ancestors were alive. The following night, the spirits are escorted back to the graveyard and bidden farewell until the following year. On the Square People who sit in the grandstand or stand near a race track in any position other than directly opposite the judges' box should not question the decisions of the judges in close races, because they cannot obtain a proper view of the horses as they cross the finishing line, says Science and Invention Magazine. The judges are so placed that they can view the horses directly in line as they finish, whereas spectators on either side of the finishing point obtain a misleading picture because of the effects of perspective. If, for instance, two horses finish neck and neck, people watching them from a point ahead of them will think the horse nearest the railing has won. On the other hand, spectators viewing the horses from the rear are likely to swear that the one farthest from the rail is in the lead. Only the judges can determine a winner accurately if the race is very close at the end. Relieved His Feelings "Had a good lecture on Alaska, didn't we, Zeb?" asked one of Mr. Gorton's neighbors, meeting him the next morning. "To sit there by the radio peaceful as pie for two hours hearing him reel off the information was a grand rest for me, beat out with cranberrying as I be." "It was a good enough talk," admitted Mr. Gorton, grudgingly, "but it didn't rest me ahy to speak of. Having to stock stock still without a chance to get in a word for two mortal hours, I was pretty well worn out afterward. But I took the lantern out in the woodshed and by the time I'd split up a week's kindling I felt kind of rested and calmed down."—Kansas City Star. Badger a Fighter The American badger's habitat varies from pine forests or dry tropical lowlands to the northern plains, wherever there is to be found an abundance of mice, gophers, ground squirrels, prairie dogs or other small mammals. It is a powerful digging machine and can capture any of them at will, says Nature Magazine. Although a member of the weasel family, the badger is not nearly so agile as its relatives, so must make up by strength and courage what it lacks in quickness. It is short-legged and squatty, so slow-footed that a man may overtake it, but when brought to bay it fights viciously. Their Omission Audrey's mamma had taken her to the picture show, and as the preliminary explanations began to unroll the child evidenced increasing interest. After she had read, "Story by Pendally, directed by Puffer, photographed by Snapp, assisted by Shott, titles by Begad and Begash, criticism by Grimm, costumes by Scant and Short, passed by the national board of censorship," she began to laugh. "Mamma," she gaily said, "they haven't told who removed the gentleman's Appomattox. or why."—Kansas City Star. Hudson Essex UNI-DALE MOTOR SALES 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. 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. "Debasing" of Metals Adas to Their Value The fact that certain metals will mix to form alloys with a greater variety of properties than either of the original metals is of great importance to industry. Usually, an alloy will melt at a much lower temperature than either of the metals of which it is composed. Solder, a mixture of tin and lead, is an example. Alloys can be produced to suit circumstances in which plain metals would fail. Brass is hard, yet easily turned, and so is adapted to purposes for which its components, zinc and copper, would be unsuitable. By mixing nine parts of copper with one of tin, the very tough, hard alloy known as gun-metal is produced. The resonance of bell-metal is obtained by mixing tin and copper in certain proportions. Even our coinage is made up of alloys, the gold and silver being mixed with small proportions of other metals, chiefly for the sake of giving greater durability to the coins. Alloys, too, call into use metals that are of no great value by themselves. Antimony is of little use in itself, but it is of great use in hardening other metals and enters into the composition of type-metal and Britannia-ware. Had Humble Beginning The first express company in the United States was launched about 88 years ago, when the following "ad" appeared in the New York and Boston papers announcing its inception: "William F. Hamden has made arrangements with the Providence railroad and the New York Boat company to run a car through from Boston to New York and vice versa, four times weekly. He will accompany the car himself, take care of all packages that may be entrusted to him and see same safely delivered." Evidently Hamden would be the ideal promoter if he were alive today, for his car was purely a figment of the imagination. He carried the packages himself in a valise, and as he had formerly been a conductor on the railroad his old associates permitted him to travel free. Hamden's first real competitor was Alvin Adams, who founded the Adams Express company. Hud Ess 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 MINNEAPOLIS THE DUNBAR E. G. HARR PORTERS' AND WAIT Clean, Quite 723 Washing Phone Geneva 2071 Phone—South 7954 W. SQUI Funeral 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 --- PHYLLIS WHEATLEY NOTES The children of Phyllis Wheatley House appeared in a program at chapel exercises at North High School Wednesday morning, June 1 at 9:50. Twenty boys and girls took part in a Folk Dance, Soldiers' Drill and group of flower and bird songs. The program was to show appreciation for the services rendered to the House by the North High Girls' Service Club, who furnish teachers for Play Hour daily. 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 historic iron crown of Italy has played a romantic part in the history of the peninsula. It was made in the year 594 by the command, it is said, of Theodolinda, the widow of a Lombard king, on the occasion of her marriage to a duke of Turin. The crown is of iron, overlaid with gilt, and its significance was supposed to lay in the fact that the weight of royalty could never be lightened by its splendid exterior. The iron of the inner portion was traditionally held to be one of the long nails used at the Crucifixion. For a long time the crown was in the keeping of the famous monastery at Monza. In 774 it was brought forth to be placed upon the head of Charlemagne as "King of the Lombards," and on later occasions it figured in the triumphs of Frederic I and Charles V. Finally, in the presence of all the representatives of state, the foreign envoys and princes and officers, Napoleon Bonaparte solemnly united it to the crown of France. The crown belongs to the state and the custodian of it is the legitimate representative of the basilica of Monza. The title of "grand custodian," however, pertains to the head of the Order of Cavaliers. elson sex DALE R SALES ersity Avenue Elkhurst 3976 ounce the sale of hes to the Echo. us before pur- used car. M. C. BINDA ADVERTISERS AR HOUSE S, Proprietor ERS' HEADQUARTERS t, Homelike on Ave. South Minneapolis, Minn. Established 1905 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. White ab ATlantic 2244 Friday brought many visitors to Phyllis Wheatley House. Specimens of work done in Millinery, Lamp Shade, Venetian Art, Hook Rug, Embroidery were admired by critics and claimed to be exceedingly good. Many folks who did not realize such interesting and worthwhile classes were being held at the House expressed a desire to sign up for next year. Girls' Play Day on June 11 at the University is for all girls in Minneapolis. Any girls interested are asked to sign up at Phyllis Wheatley House immediately unless they have already done so in school. Tad Crockett, Tiger pitcher, pitched a six-hit game against Wells but his support cracked and errors in the field counted for seven runs, Wells winning, 11-6. The play, "His Best Investment," was repeated in St. Paul Thursday evening, June 2, at the St. Paul Baptist Church. The Exhibit last Thursday and KREGAL & RENCHIN DRUGGISTS G. & L. TIRE CO. General Tire Repairing and Guaranteed Vulcanizing GOODRICH SILVERTOWN AND RADIO CORDS 773 University Avenue F. J. Goldschmidt, Prop. Phone Dale 2423 Look Look! Annual Festival at Pioneer Hall July 25th to 30th, Inclusive 588 Rondo St. St. Paul, Minn. SIMPSON The Reliable are now located in their bea Office Phone—Cedar 1024 Residence Phones Tel. Dale 1914 Tel. Dale 2541 ND YOUR F dially Invited to A osters Clu Coach D nd DANC Featuring Williams and Este To Be Held at COLIS World's Largest Dance NEAR UNIVERSITY A convenient to all Car and Bus Lin IGHT, Jun YOU AND Y Are Cordially L Booste Essex Co and Fe Scotty Williams To THE CO The World's L LEXINGTON, NEAR U Convenient to MONDAY NIGHT, YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS Are Cordially Invited to Attend the Essex Coach Display and DANCE Featuring Scotty Williams and Estella Palmer To Be Held at The World's Largest Dance Floor LEXINGTON, NEAR UNIVERSITY AVE., ST. PAUL Convenient to all Car and Bus Lines MONDAY NIGHT, June 13th For the convenience of patrons driving their own cars there is approximately five acres of free parking space in connection with THE COLISEUM p. m. Come the beautiful new to be given awa ADMISSION 50 CENTS OF THE ST. PA Doors open at 8:30 p. m. Come and see the be which is to be ADMISS AUSPICES OF T PLEASE CUT AD AND R Come and see the beautiful new Essex Coach which is to be given away FREE AUSPICES OF THE ST. PAUL ECHO The Dance and Card Party given by the Atlanta University Alumni last Monday evening was well attended. The members of the committee are to be congratulated on the success of their party. The Junior and Intermediate Boys, diamondball teams, continue to be the hard luck teams of the Settlement League. After playing "bang-up" ball for five innings, the Cubs went to pieces and Pillsbury easily won, 20-3. Dale and University Ave. Formerly EGBERT PHARMACY Let Your Real Estate Needs Be Known to THE HUNTER REALTY COMPANY 324 E. 38th St., Minneapolis Phone Col. 1216 Phone Dale $339 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 331 No. Chatsworth St. Dale 4987 St. Paul, Minn. PSON & WILLS The Reliable Morticians Used in their beautiful new mortuary chapel Pedar 1024 Phone Tel. Dale 2541 17 West Exchange Street ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA OUR FRIENDS Need to Attend the Club's Tech Display ANCE ing Estella Palmer d at LISEUM t Dance Floor RSITY AVE., ST. PAUL and Bus Lines June 13th Your evening will be spent in pleasure, dancing to the strains of the Melody Making and famous WCCO Radio broadcasting artists WALLY ERICKSON'S ORCHESTRA Come Early and Stay Late ful new Essex Coach n away FREE 0 CENTS ST. PAUL ECHO A CONSPICUOUS PLACE Hear Bertha King's pupils' recital to be held at the Y. W. C. A., Thursday, June 30th. H. FUDENBERG, Prop. BUSY CORNER GROCERY and CONFECTIONERY FRESH FRUITS VANDER BIE'S ICE CREAM 881 Rondo St. St. Paul 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. 4 Bring Results Pr eee ne erie ha Saceings hae Pozavie te Soe San, Taree ———| MRS, T. H. LYLES UNDERTAKER Cedar 0508—Phones—Dale 2947 FOUR-FLAT apartment for ‘sale; very reasonable. 337 Rondo. Call Cedar 1012, THREE nicely furnished rooms for ” rent. Desirable neighborhood. Dadioomvan shaves cieanste api; sliahls tien ne ei Hocioasba raul So at ue SUR-ROOW-DUPLER Sony bowed for two families; rent reasonable. South 1066. Ma. b Pooey 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. 481 THOMAS—Upper duplex; 3 Toomey ‘alegeer “Paes alse hardwood floors, toilet. Elk. 4242. FELL_NE—Whes and Shes os wail sone boue gules coe eiee Weiu i ae aries il rere Baws W. S. BUTLER & CO. Cedar 0516 St. Paul Dale 7011 igs DERKELE Y—Dungalow, 6 ions, Suis foaist alier coke Uae finished; decorated; hot water heat; garden. $7,100, All Modern 5-room flat, modern, Eas W. Conteel ai lt 694 Carroll, 4-room flat. Elk. 1896. FOR RENT Strom Gone a7 Marion St. modern except heat. Call Humboldt 1087. DR. HUMPHREYS’ "55 ” rE Relief i Bible Course ‘ToMinisters, Teachers, BibleStudents Weedesominatioeal Bible Stuay: Beepered os Sindh frome o he BR er. Ward eee eee ape aay Mbps far ural anitate niet Extension Collers WANTED! Representatives From All CHURCHES CLUBS ORGANIZATIONS To attend the regular meeting of the Men’s Club of St. James A. M. E. Church, Monday night, at 8:30 p. m., at St. James Church, West Central and Dale St. St. Paul, , Minnesota. Plans for asummer camp to be discussed. For Particulars Call Paul Caldwell, Chairman Program Committee Midway 1935 Instinct Without Radder 4 wonder if we can differentiate be- tween the mind and the instincts of the mind? If we can, I should prefer to say that instincts of the mind are discernible in the works of the great masters. But I am always apprehen- sive of metaphysical quicksands and mists, and before putting down the helm I will remark that the artist's instinct is the sail that carries the boat along, and his reason the rudder that Keeps the boat's head to the wind; without the rudder the sail loses the wind. ‘The simile seems to hold good. An instinct will carry the artist some distance, but if he have not reason he will drift like the rud- derless boat, making no progress at all, — From “Avowals” by George Moore. Building Up Millions Anything is attainable, if one only starts in a small way and increases daily, say in his savings. None doubts he could save one cent a day, and there's the secret of wealth, says Pop- ular Mechantes Magazine. To become a millionaire, all you have to do is to save one cent the first day, two cents the second day, four the third day, eight the fourth day, and so on, doubling the amount each day, and in 30 days you'll be a multimillionaire, ‘The total will be nearly $10,750,000. The final day's savings. however, must be more than $5,000,000. Her Wonderful Eyes It was between dances. They were sitting in a dim corner, ‘ “You have wonderful éyes,” he mur- mured. “Yes?” she Jnquired, expectantly. “They are like stars.” he went on, Her lips brushed him as he mur- mured, “They ate so very bright.” His hand fumbled in his pocket and he drew forth a glittering object. “They are so very bright,” he repeat- ed, He thrust his watch before her. See if you can see the time in the ark.” Calendar Curiosities ‘The calendar offers certain curiost- tles which are little known, No cen- tury can commence on a Wednesday, Friday or Saturday. ‘The month of October commences always on the same day of the week as the month of January; February, Mareh, and No: vember commence on the same day of the week. May, June and August commence on different days. ‘These rules do not apply to leap years. ‘The ordinary year always finishes on the same day of the week as it com- menced. Information Mother was asking her son about the fine points of hockey. Question after question she asked him, and he answered glibly, for, like all youths, he was well versed in sports at least. ‘The small youngster was listening round-eyed to all these questions, Fi- nally she said in amazement: “Why do you ask brother all these quey- tions? You're older than he fs and you must know more than he does, ‘Sides thought you knew everything ‘anyway.”—Springfield Union, “Shook: Up” Officeholders President Andrew Jackson was among the first Presidents to recog- nize the power of the press and the value of its support in a political cam paign, Not long after his inauguration some of his advisers decided that it was highly important to have a news- paper in Washington, i ‘They organized the Washington Globe and started tt on an Immediate paying basis by tke simple procedure of making a subscriber of every tet eral officeholder whose salary was more than $1,000 a year. ‘The hand. picked subscribers were sent the pa- per and a bill for a year's subserip- tion. Most of them paid promptly and with as good grace as they could sum- mon, A few balked, and these were told they could elther pay up or get another Job, ‘They pald.—Kansas City ‘Times. Early Caterpillar A Hampstead correspondent recalls that nearly seventy years ago he saw in Hyde park a trial of a military train of wagons loaded with soldiers dressed in fatigue Jackets and drawn by a steam engine bearing the name India, ‘This engine, he says, laid and raised its own track, each’ “slipper” being apparently about four feet long, mounted, and revolving on rollers much like the modern caterpillar movement, ‘The experiment, accord- ing to the London Post, appeared to aim at improved military transport, and the men hauied would probably number about 200 in eight wagons, Record Gold Nuggets ‘The largest gold nugget in the world 1s the Welcome nugget, from Aus- tralia. ‘This was found in Bakery hill, Ballatat, Victoria, Australia, June 11, 1858, at a depth of 180 feet. ‘It weighs 2,195 troy ounces and is probably one of the purest and largest masses of gold ever recorded. It is approximate- ly 99 per cent, One of the largest masses of gold (iy some called nug- get) in California was found in 1860 in the Monumental mine, in the Buttes of Sierra county, Calif. It weighs 1 596 troy ounces and has an approx mate value of $29,000. Term of Opprobrium Fakir is a word that has come to us from the Far East where it literally means a poor nan, a Mahommedan re- Ugious mendicant, who espouses pov- erty as being in harmony with his sense of spiritual insignificance. ‘The life fs one of inactivity. Many of these ascetics are sincere, but many were humbugs and so in the West the word “fakir” has come to mean much the same as mountebank, an imposter, especially in matters relating to re- ligion, Yeoman Farmers , Yeoman {s a small farmer or coun- tryman, but it fs used generally to indicate a landowner working his own farm. 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Ladies’ Aid Barbecue, “Moaning Ghost” Said to Have Become Bore Bermuda would seem to offer an in- viting field for the Society of Psychical Research, Several old houses on the {islands are reputed to be haunted, and one of them, owned by a well-known American writer, has for Its particular wraith the ghost of a notorious pirate who frequented the spot in the ple turesque olden times. Another spec- ter haunts an ancient mansion now serving as the winter home of a wealthy American family, ‘This 1s sald to be the ghost of Dorothy ‘Tuck- er, an aged colored woman who tolled on the surrounding estate in slavery days, and who, for some misdemeanor, was locked in a cellar, where she was forgotten and thus starved to death, Since then, as a spook; old Aunty Tucker has often appeared, accord- Ing to local stories and as she always moans and wrings her hands, she is popularly known as the moaning ghost. 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