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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
DELLA BLACKBURN

Della Louise Blackburn, "a years
old, died at her home in Toronto,
Ont, Can, the 18th. Remains
were shipped to Minneapolis, &C
companied by her husband, James
w. Blackburn.
Funeral services were held from
the Neal Funeral Home, Monday,
April 90, Rev. H. w. Bolts officiat-
ing, assisted by Rev. M. c. McCor-
mick. Interment at Crystal Lake
cemetery. Also survived by her
daughter, Mrs. r. B. Lynch, of 802
Aldrich Avenue North.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
Mardi Gras
Draws Crowd
MARDI GRAS HOLDS HIGH
CARNIVAL AT PHYLLIS
WHEATLEY MONDAY
NIGHT, APRIL 20

kaleidoscope, mysterious, fas-
cinating, any of these words would
fittingly describe the scenes at the
Mardi Gras festival given at the
Phyllis Wheatley House on Mon
day night of this week, under the
auspices of the Athletic House
Council of Phyllis with Mrs. Earl
T. 0nque in direct charge. More
than 800 persons were in atten-
dance, coming for the most part in
automobiles that completely sur
rounded the house. The ladies were
dressed in evening gowns, in fancy
costumes and otherwise CARRIED
most attractively. The gymnasium
scarcely sufficed to accommodate
the huge crowd that danced to the
lovely strains of the Ray Dysart
orchestra under canopy of unique
decorations and special lighting
effects arranged by Miss Myrtle
Wormley and Earl T. Onque, as
sisted by J. w. Hugeley. Refresh
ments were dispensed at the lunch
stand presided over by Bernard E.
Squires and John Thomas. A very
catchy floor show interrupted for
an all too short period the dance
program. In this it would be pre-
sumptuous to name an outstanding
performer-all were so clever. In
the popularity contest, conducted
with great spirit and marked sue
cess the first honors were won by
Miss Altha Moore, who received the
prize of $4,000. William Simms
and Arnold Walker divided honors
as masters of ceremonies and did
much to add to the gaiety of the
evening. This affair is an annual
event, the returns from which are
added to the extra budget for
Phyllis and discussed for the
benefit of a number of persons and
things not named in the regular
appropriation. In spite of the
heavy expense incidental to such
an affair, the returns this year
promise to equal those of former
years.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
MRS. MINNIE BREEDLOvE

Mrs. Minnie Breedlove, 817 18th
Avenue South, died at the General
hospital after a lingering illness of
many months. Funeral services
were held at the st. Peter A. M. E.
Church, Monday, April 20. Rev.
C. F. Stewart officiated. Mrs.
Breedlove is survived by her hus-
band, Maceo Breedloye, other rela-
tives, and leaves a host of friends.
Interment was in Crystal Lake
cemetery. The Woodland Mortuary
had charge.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
Rites Held for
Chas. Boswell

The Neal Funeral Home was
filed to capacity Tuesday, April 30,
when the last rites were held over
Chas. Boswell, who died Friday
morning, April 26. Mr.. Boswell
had been i'll only a short week with
double pneumonia. He was sent to
the hospital when his illness proved
serious, but failed 20 overcome his
illness. The deceased was a well
known figure in Minneapolis, his
home for many years, and where he
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation for the
many kindnesses shown US during
our recent bereavement in the loss
of our beloved husband and broth
er, Chas. Boswell. No words can
express our feeling towards all
who were so kind.
Mrs. Chas. Boswell, wife.
Mines. Matte Deering and Mary
Williams, sisters.
Page, William, and Noah Bos-
well, brothers.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
Girl Singers LIN
Concert Sunday
MUSICALE NOTES CONCERT
AT ST. PETERS CHURCH


AT ST. PETERS CHURCH
The program for the Musicale
Notes concert at st. Peters A. M.
E. Church, Sunday, May 5, is as
follows: Introduction of the
Musicale Notes; In a Monastery
Garden, opening; Sanctus, Beauti-
full Savior and Morning; Golden
Slippers, Old Black Joe and Carry
Me Back to Old Virginia. Violin
number by Miss Benefit Cason of
st. Paul; Bells of st. Mary's, Wynn
ken, Blynken and Nod, and Oh,
Lovely Night; solo, Oh, Divine Re
deemer, Miss Marionne PEBBLES;
When Jesus Comes, My Lord Says
and Cryin' Holy; Intermission. Big
Brown Bear and Swing Along, duet
by Miss Dorothy Early and Mrs.
Helen Smith; Wagon Wheels,
Home on the Range and Old Faith
full, and Sleepy Hollow Tune;
Trampin', Wade in the Water and
Walk in Jerusalem; trio by the
Misses Ruth, Leila and Dorothy
Pittman; Abide With Me and Re-
cessional.
Don't miss the Urban League
Brown Community HOuse.-adv.
Charity Ball, May 10, at Halle @.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
NETTIE JAMES

Nettie James, four-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
James, 627 Dupont Ave. No., Min
neapolis, died at the Minneapolis
General hospital Thursday, May 2.
Funeral services will be held
Monday, May 6, at 2 P. NJ, at
Phyllis Wheatley House with Rev.
F. Clancy officiating.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
Concerto, Symphony

A concerto Is an extended compo-
sition In sonata form for a solo In
strument with orchestra accompanl-
ment A symphony is Especially
since 1880 a work for an orchestra
In the form of a sonata but gen.
orally with fuller development and
greater breadth of treatment.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our deepest
appreciation to our friends for
their kindness and sympathy dur
ing our recent bereavement.
Mr.. M. X. Mcknight, husband,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Mccoy,
parents,
Messrs. Walter and Lawrence
Mccoy, brothers.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
Short-Lived Republic

The Central American republic
was short-lilved and had its origin
In the pact Of the union drawn up in
December, 1920. with Guatemala,
Salvador and Honduras signing,
Costa Rica favorable and Nicaragua
non-committaL Revolutions In sew
eral Of the constituent republics
caused the collapse Of the plan Of
union within a year.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
HARLEM MINSTRELS

The Harlem Minstrels directed
by Gladys Lewis Harris, which APP
peared at the Lyceum Theatre re-
Gently, made a big hit. Mrs.
Harris has the distinction of direct
ing more amateur hits than any
other local director. Her services
are in constant demand.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
Front of the capitol

The front Of the Capitol faces east
or opposite to the White House.
When the Capitol was built general
opinion was that the city of Wash
ington would develop eastward.
However, the city has developed
largely toward the northwest.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
CLASSIFIED ADS

For Rent-Furnished apartments,
one and two rooms. Good home
for two adults; $500 and $3.50
per week, or monthly rates, 2216
Fourth Ave. S. $685.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
Death Notices
MRS. LEVINA HAUSER

Mrs. Levina Hauser, "a years
old, 1857 Albany St., st. Paul, died
Wednesday, May /, at Ancker hos
pital. Funeral services win be
held Saturday afternoon at $3.50
P. M. Place of the services had
not been decided upon as we go to
press.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03

The first casaba melons grown in
the United States were produced
from seeds imported from Kassa-
ban, In Asia Minor, to California, in
1873.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
Water Flows Uphill

Water flows uphill in plants
through the many tiny tubes that
make up the woody parts of the
stems. 1t does not go In solid
streams but forms films that stick
to the walls Of the tubes and flow
along them.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
A Palimpaest

A palimpsest is a parchment manu-
script, which, after the writing upon
1t has been partially erased, had
been used again. Both the Greeks
and Romans erased manuscript in
order to use the parchment again.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
Lot Of Gold in Lake

Lake Titicaca, Peru, contains a
lot Of gold. Considerable Inca gold
was thrown into the lake during
the squeezing of Peru by Pizarro.
Most Of 1t Is still there.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
Boone Hounded by Debt

DIR. Archibald Henderson, biog-
rapher of Daniel Boone, describes
the explorer as usually bounded by
debt due to his carelessness In
money matters.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03

One front room for rent, all
modern furnished for single or
couple, near Rice st. car line. 1S9
Edmund Street. Phone Garfield
1866.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
The Name "Mardi Gras"

The name "Mardi Gras" is de-
rived from the old French custom Of
leading a fat OK In a street parade,
Mardi meaning Tuesday and Gras,
fat.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
CARD OF THANKS

] wish to express my thanks to
all the friends and relatives who
sent cards and flowers to my dear
wife, Mrs. Minnie BreedlOve, dur
ing her long illness and recent
death.
Mr.. Maceo Breedlove.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
Funeral Home.
LATER

Funeral services for Mrs. A. w.
Mann win be held at 2 P. M. Sat
urday at Bethesda Baptist church.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03

In Nigeria 1t Is disgrace for
woman to bear twins. Quietly and
without any publicity one Of the
pair Is killed.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03

For Rent-One room one kitchen
cite, 1929 First Avenue S., Re-
gent 8409. $685..
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
More Effective Than ouinins

The drug atabrine has been found
to be many times more effective
In the treatment of malaria than
quinine.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03

Two room unfinished apart
ment with bath, heated, 81 per
week. 80 Hyland Ave. North. Main
O636,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03

FOR RENT-Furnished room
1919 Fifth Avenue South. Locust
0318.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03
PROPERTY FOR SALE

FhUFEhI I TUX SALE
Only $4,000 cash if sold today.
Located busy section. Store build
ing. Eight living rooms. Separated,
four flats rented. Atlantic 77S1.
5-10-35
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03

Neatly furnished room, good To-
cation, 100 E. 25th street, first
floor.
1855,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-05-03

ST. PAUL CLASSIFIED
Evening star., 1935-07-11
Hard on MIR. Prettyman.

Representative Virginia Jenckes'
charges against Corporation Counsel
Prettyman for alleged failure to enforce
the existing small-loans statute present
an ironical commentary on some of the
processes of legislating for the District
of Columbia. Beyond that they are not
important.
The existing statute was enacted in
1918, aimed principally at the pawn
brokers. While it confines the interest
rate on small loans to one per cent
month, the spirit, if not the letter, OF the
law is and always has been evaded by
the various subterfuges represented in
fees for this, that and the other thing.
A good many poor people who could not
afford it have been taken for ride by
the sharks but every corporation counsel
has considered the law pain in the
neck as far as it's enforcement is con-
cerned. Mr.. Prettyman has shown more
interest in the subject than most of his
predecessors and has lab0red faithfully
in behalf of new act which would fix
the rate of interest at two per cent, but
close loopholes in the old measure. He
told the Senate committee considering
this new bill that he would await the
pleasure of Congress. If the bill passed,
he would undertake its rigid enforce
ment; If it failed, he would do the best
he could with the old act.
The Senate committee reported the bill
Evening star., 1935-07-11

some time ago, but its passage has been
blocked on objection. The bill reposed
in subcommittee of the House District
Committee for many months, was finally
reported two weeks ago to the full COM
mittee, and then, after Mrs. Jenckes'
remarks yesterday, was sent back to the
subcommittee for further study" The
activity of the so-called loan sharks in
fighting the bill may be matter OF con-
lecture, but the Russell Sage Founda-
tons attempts to have another bill
enacted-with interest rate at three per
cent, and designed as the well-known
model" for the Nation-are we'll known.
At any rate, the new bill has been sue
cessfully blocked this year, as 1t has been
blocked before.
The need for revision of the law re-
lating to small loans is generally ad-
mitted. But every revision meets objec-
tions which the friends of the people,
possessed of exclusive legislative author
ity over the District of Columbia, are
unable to reconcile among themselves.
So, why blame Mr.. Prettyman?
Evening star., 1935-07-11
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

One Of the things timid, modest per-
son ought most to learn is how to re-
frain from answering questions.
1t will be found that all such persons
think 1t necessary to answer each and
every question fired at them, by whom
SOever asked.
Nothing could be more to their hurt
than this feeling, for more often than
not they prefer not to make any reply,
yet find themselves under sort of in
visible necessity to say something.
1t is this very saying something which
worries them, for often it leads to trouble
"a chain of conversation not at all to
their liking.
The easiest way, of course, to end such
unwanted talk is not to begin it in the
first place, nor to permit any one else
to start it.
Not alone the modest person could
learn this lesson Alright.
Most people, in fact, might profit from
acquiring the ability to refrain from
answering all questions put to them in
the course of the day.
We refer to those hundred and one
questions which form part of the every
day life.
They vary with the person, and often
have nothing behind them except sheer
curiosity.
Often they are motivated by nothing
more than an idle effort TO keep con-
verSation going.
The question, whatever it may be, is
perfectly all right: where the mistake
mes.in, and many will think it a mis-
fakp &c in "a inn re-
No
1t seems that many persons never learn
how to parry a question by not reply
ing to it.
This is so simple, indeed, that one
! might think it the very first thing such
a person would think of. Often enough
he thinks of it, but does not know how
to achieve it.
reply.
This something, doubtless. is past
training. Training of this sort is partly
from others, partly from ones self.
1t is ones self, in sense, after a time,
that is why the victim, if such he may
be called, finds it hard to do otherwise.
Yet nothing will do him so much good
of the habit of replying to every ques-
tion asked him.
He must remember that a large per-
centage of such queries is utterly need
less.
There is no point in replying to them,
anyway
They are but part of the social game.
For all their practical good they might
as well be statements which need no
direct reply.
They are not asked to be answered.
really, and the person who finds himself
under compulSion to answer must keep
this in mind.
In the second place, an answer often
is needless.
The one who asks does not expect to
be answered. He, too. would feel re-
lieved if no answer were forthcoming.
1t may be believed that many quarrel
Is caused by needless, even Senseless,
questions, which, once answered, neceS-
Sarily lead on to more and more.
Then there are hundreds of questions
asked, simply by way Of politeness, which
somewhat lose their effect if much
Evening star., 1935-07-11

their influence with still greater powers.
This. coupled with his extraordinary
physical eXertions in pursuit of the in
visible balls. might explain the occasional
serious results of the contests.
DR.. Harrington returned to Washing
ton recently from an intensive study of
the Indians of the San Juan Capistrano
Mission on the coast of Southern Cali
fornia, where he was led by the dis
covery of the Spanish original of a
treatise written by missionary, Father
Jeronimo Boscana. in 1922.
In the course of this study he gathered
large body of notes on the mythology
and folklore of these isolated people,
much of which, especially the creation
chants, which tell the story of the world
since its formation, he describes as very
beautiful. Some of this mythology is
retained only in the memory of the very
aged inhabitants, who will be dead in a
few years.
Among the legends he obtained was
that of the tribes elder culture hero
Woyoot, the moon. He was the first
person who died. the Indians told DR..
Harrington, and the signs of his long
Sickness-due to bewitchment brought
upon him by frog girl-can be seen in
the pale, haggard face of the orb.
DR.. Harrington made a special effort
to locate some of the places mentioned
prominently in the Indian legends in
the wierd ElSinore Desert, the barren
basin of dried-up lake, which lies over
the mountains to the eastward, and
where the tribe believe that the first
human beings were created out of the
mud He also visited various painted
caves" whose walls are covered with
symbolic designs painted by the medi-
cine men, many of which are quite
ancient.
He obtained many of the plants used
in the medicines and in the ceremonial
life of the Indians, some of which sup
posedly have wierd effects. They are
now being studied and identified as to
species and variety.
Evening star., 1935-07-11
Other Changes Needed.

Work on amending provisions OF the
local unemployment insurance bill to
eliminate unnecessarily harsh require
ments is proceeding satisfactorily
through a rather unusual but possibly
effective method. Mr.. Ellenbogen, who
sponsored the bill in the House, has
been in daily conference with Senator
Copeland, who has been placed in
charge of the Senate measure for the
Senate District Committee. They are
working on the bill in much the same
manner that conferees reconcile differ
ences of opinion between the two Houses,
although the Senate bill has not even
been reported When they agree, and
the bill is later sent to conference, its
enactment will probably be expedited.
Thus far the proposal to inaugurate
the pay roll tax at three per cent has
been changed to conform with the ma
tional bill, which begins the tax at one
per cent and increases it in three years
to three per cent. There are other
essential changes which should be made.
The unusual requirement for con-
tribution from the general tax funds OF
the District, augmenting the employers
contribution, should be eliminated No
such provision exists in any State meas
ure If found essential later on the tax
can be added.
The proposal for rewarding employers,
by pay roll tax reduction. who stabilize
their pay rolls should be written into the
bill This provides a tangible incentive
to maintain steady pay rolls.
And the Commissioners plea that the
bills administration be placed under the
Commissioners should be needed. AS
the Commissioners said, it affects the
local community. Why should it not be
locally administered?
The only argument in favor OF ma
tional administration of the local meas
ure is that it would give the national
authorities opportunity to see how the
business will work out in the States.
But is this not merely another way of
saying that the real purpose of national
administration of the local bill is to try
it on the dog?
The States will administer their own
laws, working in conjunction with the
National Social Security Board. Local
responsibility is an inherent principle
of the national legislation. Why should
that principle not apply, as far as pos
Sible, in the District of Columbia?
Evening star., 1935-07-11
The Approach of War.

AS in the fateful Summer of 1914,
this July finds the world face to face
with the apparently inexorable GER
tainty of war. All efforts to avert strife
between Italy and Abyssinia have come
to naught. Direct negotiations between
the two governments are deadlocked.
Rome charges the EthiopianS with
new set of provocative incidents. Halle
Selassie retorts with an appeal for con-
vocation of special session of the Coun-
Gil of the League of Nations Mussolini
lets it be known that renewed attempts
to project Geneva into the controversy
are useless. He implies that nothing less
than complete submission to Italys de-
mandS can settle matters to Fascist sat-
isfaction. Barring the Ethiopians' read
iness to yield on Rome's terms, they face
the definite prospect of hostilities.
1t is diSheartening outlook and
grim commentary on the futility of Eu-
rOpean craftsmanship, with its League, its
Locarno, its StreSa, its ententeS, its bal
trivances for preserving peace. The Old
World sees things drifting as hopelessly
into war as they did twenty-one years
ago. The vision and wisdom which
just as conspicuous by their absence in
1895. Nor are the immeasurable eventu-
alitieS whit less. Few realized that
Serajevo was destined to set aight a
conflagration that would embroil the
world before its fury was spent. Today
war threatens to involve only Italy and
the territory in East Africa which is the
object OF MuSSolini'S impending cam
paign of conquest. But the statesman
does not live who can predict the full
extent to which the conflict may finally
spread. Begun as a war in Africa, it
holds the distinct prospect of under
mining the peace of Europe because of
the incentive it may provide to certain
states to fish in troubled waters under
circumstances conceived to be favorable.
II MuSsolini runs into hostilities in
Africa, that absorb the military and
economic resources of Italy over a pro-
tracted period, two situations loom as
menacing possibilities On the one hand
is the danger that the Fascist regime
could not Indefinitely stand the strain
of fruitless and costly colonial war. The
other contingency is that with Italy con-
centrating her energies in Africa, Ger
many might be tempted to annex Austria
before the Hapsburg restoration, now
definitely threatened, is accomplished
and Nazi hopes thus blasted, while there
Is the additional chance that Yugo-
slavia may think the hour has struck
for her to square acrimonious accounts
with the Italians. From either adven-
ture vast complications would inevi-
tably flow.
All in all, Mussolinis determination to
make war on the Ethiopians is capable
OF producing international repercussions
of incalculable magnitude. Statesman
ship must watch its step if it is not to
be 1914 all over again.