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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10
Noted Evangelist
Coming to City

Beginning Sunday, June IL, Rev
Harry M. Jenkins, noted evangel-
ist from Los Angeles, will hold a
series of meetings at the Fourth
Street Tabernacle, 1882 Fourth
St. &c., Minneapolis.
According to the pastor, Rev
A. W. Wilson, Fourth Street is
fortunate to have secured the SER
vices of this outstanding evangel-
ist, who has met with brilliant sue
cess in recent revivals in the lead
ing cities of the nation. Meetings
will open each evening at 7:45
p. m.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10
These Candi-
dates Not Inter-
ested i'm Negro

John H. Doyle, candidate for
Abstract Clerk of Ramsey County,
and his committee are not inter-
ested in the Negro vote, according
to a representative citizen who
called at Doyle's office last week,
Neither is Miss Elsie Orbst,
county treasurer for many years,
who has received support from the
Colored citizens of Ramsey County
for years and in whose office there
is not a single Negro employee.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10
ROCK GAM GETS WISCONSIN JAIL TERN
Judge Brill and
His Two Sentences

Judge Kenneth Brill in District
Court gave a colored woman an in
determinate sentence up to 10 years
for an extortion plot involving
$4,000 from a Wisconsin woman on
Monday morning of this week.
Tuesday morning he gave a white
woman the same sentence for en-
bezzling $4,000 from an auto
mobile firm in st. Paul.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10
Appeal to Public
To Attend
Charity Review
Dear Friends:

Dear Friends:
In a new endeavor to help our
selves, this committee has de-
veloped a cooperating spirit among
the Negroes of Minneapolis, with
the result that we have now formed
a BOY SCOUT TROOP and a
YOUNG NEGRO BOYS CLUB in
the South Central Area of Mime
apolis. In order to carry on our
project to a successful end, we are
planning to present to the public
of our city and vicinity CHARITY
VAUDEVILLE REVUE, to be held
at the PHYLLIS WHEATLEY
SETTLEMENT HOUSE, June II,
1888.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10
BODY OF DAVID JOHNSON
FOUND

The body of David Johnson, 20
years old, 1882 North Kent Street,
was recovered from the Mississippi
river near Indian Mounds and
Childs road shortly after 6 p. m.
Monday, June 6, by River Patrol
man Roy Sudeith. Johnson jumped
off the High bridge last Wednesday
morning.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10
BOY INJURED

Augustus Cotton, Jr., 423 Aid
rich Ave. No., broke his ankle last
Sunday, May 20, while playing. He
is improving at home, it is re-
ported.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. McCough moved
last week into their new home at
769 Carroll Ave.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10
Notice

The Labor Progressive Council
will hold a mass meeting at the
Halle Q. Brown mmunity
House, 553 Aurora Ave-, st. Paul,
Minnesota, Saturday, June II,
1888, at 500 p. m.
Frank Boyd, Chairman,
Sylvester E. White, Secy.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10
Body of Man Who
Plunged Off High Bridge
Recovered; Funeral Held

Funeral services were held We'd
nesday, June 8, at 3 p. m. from
Pilgrim Baptist Church, with Rev.
L. w. Harris officiating.
Survivors include a wife, Rose;
daughters, Rosie Mae and Joan;
son, Donald; mother, Mrs. Worda
johnson; brothers, Early, Wallace,
Robert; and sister, Mrs. Annie Mae
Brown. Interment Oakland GENE,
terry. McGavock service.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10

the Family Service office of st.
Paul, and is well qualified to speak
upon the Negro.
The dinner is being prepared
under the supervision of Cliney
Cooper, chef cook, who is noted for
% years experience in high class
catering. We urge those who are
planning to attend to be as prompt
as possible, as the program is on
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10
morning.
(By Special Correspondent
By Special Correspondent

The Twin City amusement seek
ers and night lifers were amazed
this week as reports are being cir
culated relative to a half dozen fat
women who insisted on being regis
tered in the 1888 Bathing Beauty
Contest and who also desired a
guarantee that they should win one
or more of the several prizes to be
awarded at Harriet Island, st. Paul,
Monday, June 81.
The promoters could not be
reached to ascertain the truth of
these reports or the names of the
fat ladies who are reported to have
become peeved when the promoters
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10

continued his globe trotting, visit
ing Mexico for six months.
He also spent considerable time
in the South.
While here he renewed his old
friendships. He left st. Paul We'd
nesday, will go to Kansas City and
then to the big fight in New York.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10
MOUNT OLIVET
CHURCH HOST
TO CONCLAVE
MEETING OF FOUR STATES

than hundred delegates from Minnesota Iowa. Nebraska
Dakota will St. Paul and the Twin Cities for the
Baptist Sunday School and u convention which
Mount Ovet Baptist Church. Central and McKubbn
st. Paul. June IA to II inclusive
delegates will be led to the Twin Cities by Dudley presi
Sunday School group and Miss Villa Mae HOson of
president of the Baptist Young Peoples Union
of the best minds the country connected with the Sun
day School Young Peoples Union The institute
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10
TOM GIBBONS MEETING
Reflect TOM GIBBONS Sheriff

of Ramsey County whose service
has been 100 per cent. MASS
MEETING Wednesday, June Is, at
8 p. m. sharp, Halle @. Brown
House. Let us rally to this cham
piOn of human rights.
Paid Advertisement - Prepared
and inserted by Clement F. ScuIley,
in behalf of Tom Gibbons for
Sheriff, for which the regular po-
litical advertising rate will be paid.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10
BAND LEADER
"PLAYS" SELF
INTO TROUBLE
ROCK GAM ORCHESTRA LEADER REPORTED GIVEN JAIL
TERN FOR CARRYING WEAPON

Word reached the Twin Cities Thursday
fencing Of Rock Ganz orchestra leader
perior Wis., Tuesday morning police searched
him and found a revolver on person
Skyarking Caused Trouble
1t revealed by Superior
that CAMS trouble caused by hospy
Lear musician Ganz playing with payfuy pulled
knife which he carried passes at Lear during
ntemssn the
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10
MinnesOta-IOWa Club to
Celebrate 3rd Anniversary
Monday Night, June 13
By C. A. HUGHES

Preparations complete for the MnnesOaowa Clubs Third
Anniversary Celebration at Norway Hail. 18th and Chicago Avenue
Minneapolis The attraction consists exhibits
Negro products and works. and the pageant "a Looks
damaaon of the Negroes achievement by Mae Geaton ShOumb
The cast of rs waiting ns the principles of honor and
self reliance in you
Constance Fischer Speaker
The club has the honor of presenting its principal speaker Miss
Fischer Hampton Virginia. who
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10

Menu
The menu for the banquet, $50
to 800 p. M, is one-half fried
spring chicken, mashed potatoes,
cream gravy, peas, combination
salad, ice cream, cookies, and coffee.
From 500 to 900 p. m. viewing
of exhibits and demonstrations and
at 900 p. m. the pageant, "a Race
Looks Back" will be presented.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10

Something new and novel, NEP-
TUNES FROLIC - Sea Food,
Dancing, Good Music. One night
Only-Friday, June II, 10 p. m.
Who will be Mrs. Neptune? Ad-
mission 35c.-Adv.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10
DID YOU?

Did you buy this paper or are
you reading your neighbours?
Don't be a free reader. Do your
part to build a good, strong COM
munity organ by buying your own
paper.-Adv.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10
REMOVAL
NOTICE

The MOdernistic Beauty Salon is
now located in their new quarters
on the second floor at TOT Sixth
Ave. N, Minneapolis. Telephone
Main O636. H. FIOrez, prop.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10
You Don't Have
To Be i'm Doubt

AS to your welcome when you
patronize advertisers in this paper,
you can bet your bottom dollar the
advertisers in this paper want and
appreciate your pennies, nickels,
dimes and dollars.
And to be sure of the best, men
ton this paper when you buy
Adv.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10
PICNIC

The auxiliaries of st. Peter
Claver Catholic Church are giving
their annual picnic at Harriet
Island Monday, June 20. Plenty
of games and fun for all. Prizes
will be given in all games.-Adv.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10
John La COste
Pays Twin Cities
Short Visit

John La Coste, one of the Twin
Cities favorite sons, returned home
for ten days for a brief visit.
While away for 18 months he
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10

Joint American Legion Picnic,
Harriet Island, July 15.-AdVer-
tisement.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-06-10

conducted during the session is
modelled after the work carried on
in the National Sunday School and
B. Y. P. u. Congress. Those local
young people and older ones, too,
who are seeking a broader knowl-
edge of Sunday School and B. Y
Evening star., 1938-09-11
malhrthgr fnunr
1859 R St. NV.

For six years the Washington
leader in standards Of service, food
and furnishings. Nowhere will
your dollar buy 50 much In con-
sistent comfort, security and dig
nifty of address. We invite inspec-
ton and comparison. Phone in all
rooms; tray, laundry and bell-boy
service. Country club. Singles and
doubles. Rates $4,000 to $500 per
month.
Evening star., 1938-09-11
COUNTRY BOARD.

BERKELEY SPRINGS w. VA, Oakvood
Hall An ideal autumn vacation spot; large
sunny rooms. excellent meals. very reason
able rates. Three minutes to mineral
springs. baths. etc. Also Housekeeping
apartments If desired. Write for terms. :
ECHO BROOK FARM Norbeck, Md
Quiet rooms and board elderly or ret
people. convalescents Good food. fresh
milk. good beds warm rooms; bath eles
reas, Mrs. r. L. Du Vail. P. o. Rockville
RIVERSIDE FARMS-Year-around guests
IN large, al-modern home Heated rooms:
mountain scenery 81 and 50 weekly. CAN
long distence or Lincoln 2365-J. Mrs
Chas. Burner, Woodstock. Va
NEAR MOUNTAINS. river; modern. cool:
screened porches; best food well served: 81
weekly. Mrs. Clint Burner Woodstock.
Va. or call Columbia ASSR
Evening star., 1938-09-11

1904 NJ ST. NV ROOM AND BATH.
newly renovated; h.-w. heat. electric re-
frigeration; no children: $40 per month.
Evening star., 1938-09-11

COMPLETELY FURNISHED ONE-ROOM
apartment $50. exp for 8 weeks, begin
ning october 5th. Call manager. Adams
Evening star., 1938-09-11
APARTMENTS FURNISHED

THE CLIFTON. 1929 CLIFTON ST. NV
4 large rooms. nicely furnished. hall
bath, pantry and locker; SO. See 'jantor.
1345 GIRARD ST NW-BASEMENr =
apt, rooms; Frigidaire. pvt bath and
entrance: everything furn.; $40. Other
| h z
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| BED-LIV RM.. KIT BATH, FR1GID-
are quiet. clean home; employed lady
pref. 1l26 9th NV. Geo. 1868.
1890 MASS. AVE SE-3 LARGE RMS
nicely furn.; gas, light furn.: instantaneous
hot water: telephone
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2123 r ST. NV RMS KITCHEN.
bath; all outside south expos; G. z.
refrg., c.h;w.. Venetian blinds, fireplace.
adults. refs. SI5
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33 SEATON PL. NW-Front room for .
or g. or connecting room; c.h.w.; kitchen
PRIVILEGES: So to 81 vk Dupont G1l1.
1920 18th ST NW-Laree, clean room,
2nd floor: phone; housekeeping optional:
SIS month
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TASTEFULLY REFURNISHED-l-2 RMS
full size kitchens: h.-w.h.: walk. dist; S.
TO $500. 153l o ST. NV. at 18th.
LADY TO SHARE APT: REASONABLE
ref. Call at 1876 Newton ST. NV, Apt
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3 ROOMS, ENCLOSED BACK PORCH:
h.-w.h., elec. and gas. 416 10th st Sc
Evening star., 1938-09-11

MENDOTA-SIX ROOMS. COMPLETE FOR
Housekeeping, 3 BEDROOMS 3 exposures
| high and cool. Phone North l114 49,
THE NORTHUMBERLAND ROOMS.
completely furnished. MISS ROBINSON.
Dllnnnt nQH2
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1927 QUE ST. NW.-Large south front
room secono floor: erll PRIVILEGES private
family: reasonable empoyed ladies.
1919 EYE ST. NF-Furnished rooms !
large front rrn. for h X; l child taken: Sc
Evening star., 1938-09-11

1880 KAY ST. NW.-oNE ROOM, KITCH-
en-. bath. porch; switchboard. elevator:
roof garden; $3.50. National 9Os6. Apt.
Evening star., 1938-09-11

GENTLEMAN. well-furnished. bright, we'll
heated; 81 weekly; ideal for student. Co.
1unohia 6~Q6-I
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1888 QUE ST NW-Furnished rooms
Tor light Housekeeping; secondfoor front
PETWORTH, 1882 4th st n.w.-Large
front rr.. corner home automatic heat,
water: u bl. to bus; $50; pvt. bath avail
Randolph nol5
Evening star., 1938-09-11

1701 PARK RD NV, APT. 4O4-LIVINci
room. bedroom. bath. kitchenette; attrac-
lively furnished. Col. 2199-W. IL
PARK LEE 1880 PARK RD NW-EX-
cellent location. / . and 3 bright attrac-
tive rooms. dressing rm. hall. din, kit
bath. shower: Frigidaire elev. Adams 33s2.
Evening star., 1938-09-11

1741 RHODE IS. AVE. OFF CONN AVE
at M)-3rd floor. center; one room. priva .
bath. Frigidaire small kitchenette: suit
able for one person. man or woman
Evening star., 1938-09-11

fully furnished Groom bath apt; $50
month. See janitor, or phone Potomac
6196-J after g.
Evening star., 1938-09-11

THE NORTHUMBERLAND Il ROOM.
kitchen and bath: yearly lease, S55 in
Guiding electricity and 9s. Resident man
Evening star., 1938-09-11

zoos COLUMBIA RD., apt. 4G-Attractive
room for l or business women: or studio
room; large closets; meals if desired; reas.
North O696-J
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Bedrm. iiv. r. k, and b.: porch; nicely and
completely furnished; linen. silver gas
cleo: $50: 1913 Sunday. Adams 1928 IL
Evening star., 1938-09-11

2l11 H ST W.-Gentleman room with
running water, adjoin. bath; private fam
Evening star., 1938-09-11

63S ST NE.-Comfortable room for
Ink; running water: unlimited phone
conv. to Capito! and car line,
S64O 18th ST. N.W-Large 5Window mas
ter bedroom: semi-pvt. bath; garage op-
tional; reas. Adams 1923.
NEAR WARDMAN PARK-Desirable room
Evening star., 1938-09-11

OLD FRENCH WINE CELLAR LARGE
room bedroom and living room combined
private bath. complete ktchenette: stove
Frisidaire. dishes: suitable 3 or men or
women: S6S.50. 1141 Rhode Island ave
Oft Conn ave at NJ st
Evening star., 1938-09-11

! 1874 COLUMBIA RD NV. apt Eek.
,eptionally nice. large studio room com
pletely redecorated. all new furniture: sin.
e!e or double s. and SIS. Adams "S45-W
Evening star., 1938-09-11

412 H NW.-FIRsT FLOOR, FRONT. 3
rooms. private bath. c.h.w, 50 week
md floor. 'front.' . rooms, kitchen, next
to bath porch. $3.50 per week. Other
rooms. SIS and Sc per week. H.
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YOU'LL BE PROUD TO LIVE AT
22Q0 MASS. AVE. NV

Absolute cleanliness ENJOYABLE meals
class and comfort at most moderate rates
large room private bath. now vacant
Mrs. Clark. North 6435
Evening star., 1938-09-11

1413 SPRING RID. N.W---Large, front
room nicely furn.. twin beds. next bath;
pvt family; near cars and bus; gentlemen
Evening star., 1938-09-11

SOS RITTENHOUSE NV rm. next
bath, screened porch. southern exp een-
Yemen: meals opt: reas. Geo. 5311.
1920 Goth ST Conn and Ordway-
Comfortable room private home. Cleve-
land So05
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Fooms and apartmentS. 81 and up; l.. g.. h.
and c. water. MRS. STEINER. 1e'
FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED, BACH
elor non Housekeeping apartment. 1923
De Sales St. opposite Mayfower Hotel. IL
BASEMENT APT. . LOVELY ROOMS
kltchen, shower; private entrance; cars.
bus: S. 1870 Calyerf St N NJ
Evening star., 1938-09-11

UNUSUAL ROOMS spotless, spacious sim
gle, suite and double; $50 to S4S; close
IN. 1885 N. H. ave. NV. North 9535.
Evening star., 1938-09-11

MASTER ROOM. twin beds. lnner-sprine
mattresses. 9 wardrobe closets. private
bath; also rm. with semi-pvt. bath; unlim.
phone: private home nr. Aban Towers.
Emerson 1905 on SUNDAYS Or after 6 pm,
wk dayS
Evening star., 1938-09-11

PETWORTH-39l9 Illinois ave NV
Attractive front room, cony refined home;
gentleman. Col. 0S25-J.
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20O1 o ST. NV. Apt 52-2 from,
rooms, nicely furnished; adj. shower bath;
home environment. walking distance Govt
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CoBLENTz, APT 6, AT FLA. AVE.
N:W--CLEAN, MOD. &C ROOMS,
SO. EXP. NEXT BATH: c w: - CAR
LINES; MUST SEE TO PPRECIATE;
EMPLOYED COUPLE: So WEEK
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SLOWER PARK, 245a 3ath pl. nw-Nice
large front room private shower c.h. W:
good transportation; also single room; reas.
Clev. 6H25
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2o5~PARk RID. 'opp, Rock Creek Park
ROOM porch bath with shower; inst h.w.
phone: gentleman, Govt. employe: refs 12-
11G9-CALL 1871 ST NW-Southern
exposure: large, well-furnished first floor
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ONE BLOCK EAST OF 10th ST. en-
trance to. Rock Creek Park-Comfortab
turn. 2nd-f. front bedroom IN lse. det
ConN. tranSn.: Soa ner mn Genreia 4 $50
Evening star., 1938-09-11

254 HAMILTON ST. N.W.-Attractively
furn. single room; semi-detached home;
rarS
Evening star., 1938-09-11

CLEVELAND PARK-.a3o Newark, 4th
mouse corner Connecticut-Private bath
auto heat; employed adults. EN- PIP
,S2', CONN. AvE.-Large front room, pvt
bath. : windows; pvt. family sentleman
Evening star., 1938-07-31
ONE-STAR FINAL
Continued from pose seven

Criminal Record: arrested after nearly
killing his manager for alleged double
crossing; Gas House" Schwartz, "box-
ing fan and boss" of Midheld, bailed
Doc out of Jail and shipped him to
Oklahoma Business Carer: Oil. More
Oil. In line to become millionaire
when the Law, Lincoln Holt, the
Despatch and all good citizens of
Midheld cracked down on Gas House"
Schwartz. Doc came back and shot
entire roll defending old fellow; but
Gas House died in the pen a year later.
With nothing left but common sense
and nerve, Doc started Midfeld Sun,
a throwaway advertising weekly.
Made it semi-weekly. Made 1t
daily. Charged money for it. Began
chasing Despatch up trees. Appear
anee: Far from prepossessing. Chest
too big. Red hair. Left eye generally
closed. Jowls.
AS Ed was ushered in, Doc took
watch from his pocket and laid it
ostentatiously on the desk before him.
''Sit down, Lambert. l don't need
any more reporters; I've got all the
life insurance / can use; and don't
buy sets of books or gadgets. Let's not
waste each others time"
Ed swallowed and began. '1'm not
here to sell anything. l want to buy
some service"
Before he had spoken two minutes
the other interrupted "You say you
want to get out one copy issue of the
Sun-Despatch with the old Despatch
masthead and other credit lines
changed as necessary You want to kid
Old Man Holt right up to the Pearly
Gates by making him think Pinhead
hasn't sold his paper. Right? Well, it
can't be done"
"I'll pay for it. III take care of all
The details, and I'll be very grateful"
"Gratitude's just one of those
words"
Evening star., 1938-07-31

"Dr. Wigney," SAID Ed. Il know
you don't like Lincoln Holt"
you've found out my life's secret"
ITS different with ME: | do like
him." Ed asserted stoutly. HE did
lot for me and I've never been able
to do much for him. But here's a job
can handle
The proprietor of the Sun Despatch
rubbed his forehead. Something
phoney about this, Lambert. Just
what was your connection with the
Desbalcho'
II kept the morgue, DR.. Wigney."
'Morgue man, huh: They tell me
you did good Job" He lifted his feet
to the desk and cooked his cigar at the
ceiling. Nov let's get right down to
cold beans, Lambert: what's back of
all this business? Isn't it fact that
Mr.. Pinhead Holt just remembered he
forgot to do his good turn before
breakfast? And didn't he send you
over to do it fer him? Well, it'll cost
Pinhead exactly ten thousand dollars" "
Ed stood up DR. Wigney, nobody's
in on this except ME. tried to get
young MIR. Holt to help and he
wouldn't; so Pm handling it myself.
And it can be done for less than two
hundred and fifty dollars I've got the
figures and I've got the money too"
DR.. Wigney shook his head. "I'm
little thick, Lambert. Once more:
what is it that's really biting you?
Just what are you actually going to
get out of this for yourself?'
For the first time Ed found himself
in full control of nerves and voice.
I'm getting nothing out of it, DR..
Wigney, except my own satisfaction.
I'd do anything for Mr.. Lincoln Holt"
Doc Wigney laid down his cigar.
Stop calling me doctor I'm not
doctor" He gIowered at Ed "I'm 60
ing to ask you some questions, Lam
bert; if you expect to get to first base
with me. answer EN- right Probably
I'm growing senile, but half-believe
you're telling the truth. Are you
ready?"
By the time the questions had been
answered, Doc Wigney knew all
of Eds history - social, moral. and
financial.
you've saved three thousand two
hundred and sxty-eight dollars?
That's all?"
Yes, sir"
"And you're willing to spend every
cent on this cockeyed notion?"
The question brought Ed up with
jerk. No job now No pension. No low
ing relatives. Only the savings ac-
count If he spent that he couldn't
even buy himself into home for the
aged. No, satisfaction at such price
came too high Therefore he was sur
prised to hear himself saying in Il loud,
clear voice, I'm willing to spend
every cent of it, Doctor i mean
Mr.. Wigney"
Evening star., 1938-07-31

thought he'd break out OF his coma -
at least to some degree. Now it looks
as though he'll slip away without
waking"
But can see him."
''Of course. You'll be as quiet as
possible"
On tiptoe Ed pushed open the door
far enough to slide in. Only one light
burned in the long. high-ceilinged
chamber: that was reading lamp on
stand tucked in the far right corner.
Beside it sat MIR Pingree Holt. finger
ing his vest To the left stood huge
four-poster bed. A nurse stood at the
foot, hands folded Ed could make out
the Old Mans face against the pillow.
a face gaunt and colorless, eyes closed
A mask
Mr. Holt Junior resigned his vest
and stood up, right foreflnger to his
lips.
Coming closer, Ed held up the paper
for young Holt to see. He whispered.
Just in case he does come to, i
had this run off. It's what might be
today's Despatch"
The other stared at the first page
and drew it closer to catch the date
line. How did you ever do it? It's
today's."
Il had it done - that's all; had
it done And Id like to put it where
he can see it in case he wakes up
That is. if it's all right with you and
the doctor
The doctor shrugged his shoulders.
Ed tlptoed to the bedside table
The Old Mans hands lay inert
claws on the coverlet; his eyes were
fast shut The beak of a nose rose up
with its old fighting integrity. Only a
faint STIR of the bedclothes showed
that he was still breathing. Ed had
rendered his last service as vain
sacrifice - no doubt about that - but
he was gong through with it. Still
moving carefully as cat, he laid the
paper on the table next to the dark
sick light.
He was about to turn when the
Old Mans head rolled heavily on the
pillow. The lips parted and closed.
Ed remembered that. as he put the
unfolded paper down. his hand, trem-
bling little, had tluttered it like
fan. Perhaps it was only imagination,