The Appeal

MY CONCEPTION of the PRESIDENCY By CHARLES EVANS HUGHES CANDIDATES ON THE REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET THOS. FRANKSON for Lieut. Governor FRANK B. KELLOG for United States Senator LYNDON A. SMITH for Attorney General JULIUS A. SCHMAHL for Secretary of State J. A. ABURNQUIST for Governor HENRY RINES for State Treasurer IRA B. MILLS for Railroad & Warehouse Commission On the eve of Election Day the American people are entitled to a summary of the things I have stood for in this campaign, as they are the things I shall stand for as President. No man can tell in advance what unexpected demands the next four years may present but one whose conception of the President's duty rests upon fundamental principles can describe with entire sincerity how the problems of administration would be approached and in what spirit they would be solved. A man charged with the duty of reaching a desired goal knows that the road to it is found in following that path which sound judgment and clear vision open up step by step. I can show the road I expect to travel. I propose first of all to start right. The President is primarily an executive. It is his supreme duty to attend to the business of the nation, to safeguard its interests, to anticipate its needs, to enforce its laws. The first act of a President who takes this view of his duties is to call about him the ablest cabinet the country can furnish, men who can deal with the tremendous international and domestic problems which will confront us in the next four years. My conception of the Presidency differs absolutely from that of Mr. Wilson. I look upon the President as the administrative head of the Government. He looks upon the President as primarily the political leader and lawmaker of the nation. In the two departments of Government most closely touching our foreign relations—the Department of State and the Department of the Navy—he chose men whom he knew to be wholly unequal to their duties. Administrative obligation was subordinated to political exigency. I can assure the country that any administration under my direction will stand upon sound administrative ground with the ablest cabinet the country can supply. Across the road we are to travel this next four years, even though we start right and move with prudence and courage, serious hazards are thrown like breaks in a roadway made by a torrential rain. These all rise out of the war torrent which has overwhelmed Europe. The first has to do with our foreign relations. It is the President's duty to safeguard the interests of our own nation and to preserve the friendship of every other nation. No man is more determined than I to maintain the peace which the United States, Spain, Sweden, Norway and all the American republics now enjoy. But I should seek to maintain that peace by a firm and courteous insistence on the rights of our citizens at home and abroad. An American in Mexico is subject to Mexican law, but he is an American still and is entitled to the protection of his own government in his lawful business. For one I shall never consent to a policy which leaves Americans helpless against the lawlessness of any country in which they have a right to do business. There confronts labor in the next four years a condition more serious than any that American laboring men have been called upon to face. When this war began over a million American working men were seeking vainly for employment. When the war ends and the developed energies of a new Europe are thrown into commercial production, our nation will face a competition such as it never knew. One of two things must happen—either millions of men will be seeking work in vain or else there must be thought out in advance the problem of commercial organization as France and England and Germany are seeking to think out the problem today. Every one of these nations is preparing to defend its own market by a protective tariff. The end of the war will end also the opportunities for labor created by the war. The millions in the trenches today will be our industrial competitors tomorrow. If we are to save our laboring men from a catastrophe we must plan a tariff protection OF THE NATIONAL COLORED CITIZENSHIP CONGRESS AT WASHINGTON, D. C. VOL. 32. NO. 45 On the eve of Election entitled to a summary of the campaign, as they are the third. No man can tell in advance the next four years may preside of the President's duty rests can describe with entire sinistrine ministration would be approved would be solved. A man charged with the knows that the road to it is which sound judgment and step. I can show the road I propose first of all to primarily an executive. It is to the business of the nation anticipate its needs, to enforce. The first act of a Presid duties is to call about him the furnish, men who can deal with and domestic problems which four years. My conception of the President of Mr. Wilson. I look ministrative head of the Government as primarily the part of the nation. In the two departments touching our foreign relations and the Department of the knew to be wholly unequal obligation was subordinated assure the country that any action will stand upon sound and ablest cabinet the country can. Across the road we are even though we start right courage, serious hazards are way made by a torrential rain torrent which has overwhelm do with our foreign relations safeguard the interests of our friendship of every other nation. No man is more determined which the United States, Spain, American republics now enjoytain that peace by a firm and rights of our citizens at home. An American in Mexico is an American still and is own government in his law never consent to a policy which against the lawlessness of any right to do business. There confronts labor in more serious than any that been called upon to face. A million American working employment. When the war ergies of a new Europe areduction, our nation will face a knew. One of two things must it will be seeking work in vain out in advance the problem France and England and Germany the problem today. Every order to defend its own market by the war will end also the oppose the war. The millions in the dustrial competitors tomorrow ing men from a catastrophe we The National Colored Citizenship Rights Congress which met in Washington, D. C., closed a two days' session with the adoption of an address to the country, Luyching, jimcrowism, segregation and race proscription were denounced by the two hundred delegates from all sections of the country. The congress urged extensive organization of the colored people to resist discriminations based on color. It approved the work of the National Equal Rights League along this line. Addresses to the Country. The states of the Union where the slavery existed, in time followed the great proclamation by the enactment of statutes annuelling it within their several borders; and the national government by the enactment of the 13th Amendment to the Federal Constitution finally put the power into Federal agencies to prevent its recurrence on American soil. For many years after the close of the Civil War peonage laws were enacted, the law never become thoroughly reconciled to the laws prescribing equality of citizenship. Works of the South. This fact is seen in the widespread efforts to defeat the great purposes of the War Amendment, by the enactment of laws making the disfranchisement of the race a practical reality; by provisions for the separation of Colored passengers from all other passengers on common carriers by proscription to the segregation. The lynching of thousands of Colored men and eye woman THE APPEAL. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.. SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 4, 1916. CLINEDINST CHARLES EVANS HUGHES Next President of the United States Vote Republican Ticket Straight charged with offenses never proven in the courts of justice, has become almost a national disease. These social disorders are the aftermath of slavery, and we appeal to all fair minded men and women, to the enlightened moral forces of the country, to unite in a nation-wide effort to correct these abuses to the end that justice may prevail in all sections of our Republic. Capacity of Colored Americans. The great progress of the Colored race since the day of their liberation from bondage has been made in the face of stupendous difficulties in the face of hate and prejudice, proscription and injustice, and is all the more remarkable because of the powerful influence exerted by these evil agencies. The race has greatly multiplied in numbers, and in usefulness. It has reduced its illiteracy to a very low percentage. It has multiplied its wealth in lands. In religions, educational and industrial movements, it has become an important factor in the national life with ever increasing efficiency. Wherever the door of opportunity has been opened to them, Colored Americans have demonstrated their ability to meet the most exacting requirements of our civilization. The Colored people have made valuable contributions to Science, Invention, Art, and Literature, and their achievements in our national wars have maintained at a high level the best military traditions of this nation. We desire to express to the friends of liberty and justice for all men throughout this broad land, our grateful appreciation for every service of any character which they have rendered to the nation. We seek nothing but justice, and that equality of rights and that equal opportunity which are denied to none of the other groups in this country, because of race. Against Reactionary Movement. We denounce the segregation of Colored employees in the civil service of the Federal government as un-American, unjust, a wicked, shameful and disgraceful abuse of power. We denounce the cruelty those scaled down by the representatives of the people in the halls of Congress, who are constantly seeking to decietizeize the Colored race by the introduction of reactionary legislation which belongs to a past age, and which the great body of the American people have outgrown Racial Organization, Opposing Segregation. We call upon the leaders of our race in every section of our country to unselfishly guide the people through the difficulties by which they are beet, and to organize them locally and nationally to resist and combat denial of civil and political rights and especially the policy of separation from fellow Americans of every race in the public life, opposing segregation, the perpetrator of race prejudice. Those who have wisdom let their counsel be harden, that they who have wealth, let them assist materially where the need is great. Those who have courage, let them stand and contend for justice. Signed by: Maurice W. Spencer, Del.; Rev. J. H. Eason, Penn.; Rev. J. E. Wood, Ky.; Wm. Monroe Trotter, Mass.; J. H. Murphy, Md.; Rev. R. C. Ransom, N. J.; Mrs. Robert, Googins, Mich.; E. E. Powell Cal; Mrs. R. L. E. D. Willert, N. C.; Rev. Byron Gunner, N. V.; Mrs. S. L. Adams, Ill.; Rev. S. L. Corvothers, D. C.; J. L. Peaker, Conn.; Rev. W. H. Powell, Va. along sound, just and economic lines. To this endeavor I pledge myself and the men who are to be my colleagues. In this matter again I differ absolutely from the policy of the present administration. Democratic platforms have declared that the Government has no right to levy tariff duties except for income. This is the fundamental faith of the Democratic party. I pledge myself and those who stand with me to deal with the needs of laboring men the country over, whatever their trade or organization, upon the principle of giving the largest protection possible to every American working man and the largest participation possible in the prosperity of our industries with special favors to none. Finally it is to be remembered that every European government is putting itself behind its industries; organizing them, encouraging them and suggesting economies. When the commercial struggle begins anew, the industries of every European country will go into the world markets backed by the effective co-operation and intelligent oversight of their government. Our national policy requires that government maintain a strict supervision of business organization. This can be done effectively and yet leave the Government free to encourage legitimate and wholesome business enterprise. I stand for such supervision and control of business, but I demand also that business great and small (and especially the small business) be treated fairly and justly. Only under such conditions can business pay living wages or compete with foreign manufacturers. In this respect again the present administration holds a policy entirely opposite. It has viewed business enterprise with suspicion and has made the government a brake to stop the wheels of legitimate industrial progress. It has treated the business men of this country as though they were suspicious characters. It has assumed that capital and labor are natural enemies. In four years it has put this country further on the road to class war than has been accomplished in a generation before. The men who stand with me believe in the honesty of the American working man, they believe no less in the honesty of the American business man, and they believe that the common good is to be found not in class war but in mutual justice and fair dealing, not as between capital and labor in the abstract but as between men and men. You know the road we have traveled this last four years. Mr. Bryan and Mr. Daniels are its mountments of executive efficiency. Our murdered and forsaken citizens in Mexico reveal a conception of American citizenship plain enough to see but a new one for American patriotism to adopt; the monument of class bitterness raised by this administration throws a sinister shadow across our political horizon; the unjust accusation against business men has left a bitter taste in our national life. If you prefer this path it is plainly marked. And the end of it is class war. You ask what road I propose to travel? These are the milestones which mark it—an executive responsible to the whole nation, a cabinet chosen from the ablest Americans, a foreign policy that stands courteously but firmly for American rights, a flag that protects the American in his lawful rights wherever his legitimate business may take him, a preparation for trade competition which shall protect all groups of American workmen, a government oversight of business which will fearlessly eliminate abuses, but will act on the assumption that the average business man is honest, and finally a domestic policy which looks to industrial peace, and to sound and permanent prosperity based upon the development of American trade and the building up of American industries. We Americans are in one boat. You cannot strike a blow at one group without injury to all. Common justice and fair play will settle our difficulties if suspicion and bitterness are let alone. These are the principles by which I propose to be guided. DEMOCRATIC SENTIMENTS. "Every negro must understand here, now, right off, once and forever, that the Southern people will never, even for an instant, agree that the black race is the equal of the white."—New Orleans Times-Democrat. "The States said years ago, the first and most important step towards a solution of the negro problem should be the withdrawal of the right of suffrage to the negroes by abrogating the Fifteenth Amendment to the Federal Constitution."—New Orleans States. (Dem.) Intelligent Negro Disturbing Influ "The uneducated Negro is a good Negro; he is contented to occupy the natural status of his race, the position of inferiority. The educated and intelligent Negro who wants to vote, is a disturbing and threatening influence. We don't want him down here; let him go North. I favor, and if elected will urge with all my power, the elimination of the Negro from politics."—Hoke Smith, United States Senator from Georgia. $2.40 PER YEAR AGENCY mic lines. To this endeavor I who are to be my colleagues. Her absolutely from the policy Democratic platforms have has no right to levy tariff is the fundamental faith of who stand with me to deal with the country over, whatever on the principle of giving the every American working man impossible in the prosperity of workers to none. Member that every European mind its industries; organizing suggesting economies. When anew, the industries of every to the world markets backed and intelligent oversight of states that government maintain its organization. This can be the Government free to en-some business enterprise. I and control of business, but I eat and small (and especially fairly and justly). Only under pay living wages or compete represent administration holds which viewed business enter- made the government a brake industrial progress. It this country as though they it has assumed that capital. In four years it has put this class war than has been before. The men who stand of the American working the honesty of the American that the common good is to act in mutual justice and fair and labor in the abstract have traveled this last four annuels are its mountments of ordered and forsaken citizens of American citizenship plain for American patriotism to bitterness raised by this ad- shadow across our political against business men has left life. If you prefer this path it tend of it is class war. Ose to travel? These are the executive responsible to the from the ablest Americans, courteously but firmly for protects the American in his climate business may take him, edition which shall protect all, a government oversight of eliminate abuses, but will act average business man is honest, which looks to industrial peace, prosperity based upon the de- and the building up of Ameri- boat. You cannot strike a jury to all. Common justice difficulties if suspicion and bit- are the principles by which I "Turn the African Tree Climbers Out." Go down to the Pension Office and take out the Africans. Then go down to the War and Navy Building and take those black sons of the coconut region, who sit there with big brown drops of sweat coming out of their foreheads, kick them out * * * * turn this brood of African tree climbers out to earn a living on the farms and in the fields—Congressman Roddenberg (Democrat) of Georgia, in a speech in House of Representatives, April 10, 1912. If Necessary Every Negro Will Be Lynched. "How is the white man going to control the government? The way we do it is to pass laws to fit the white man and make the other people (Negroes) come to them. * * * If it is necessary every Negro in the state will be lynched; it will be done to maintain white supremacy. * * * The Fifteenth Amendment ought to be wiped out. We all agree on that; then why don't we do it?—Ex-Governor James K. Vardaman of Mississippi, now U. S. 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NOVEMRER 4 1914. * — “Any prejudice whatever will © be insurmountable if those who # do not share in it themselves @ truckle to it and flatter It and # accept it as a law of nature.” John Stuart Mill. * Pederernernesssesesesee SOME POEMS BY A COMING POE ‘The Birth of a Wild Flower. I was a tiny seed . Implanted in Mother Earth, ‘Who, enamoured of the Glorious Sun, Conceived—and gave me birth. If Ye Be Coward, Cringe and cower to the lash’s swish, Serine Se the blow of hard-knuckled st, Sickly grin when your women they slur, And heel 'to white men like a belly. dragging cur. * Fatuously applaud bombastic praise, Of pseudo heroes of abolition days. Fervidly sing, “My Country ‘Tis of Thee,” (As it was taught to you and to me). Lick the hand that knots the rope They put about your fellow-man's throat, Submit to infamy, insults, abuse. Champion the craven, who these things excuse. The Cave-Man. Massive of build, mightily muscled, Coarse, black hair matted and tousled, Beetle-brow’d, and an ape-like jaw, He was whelped during the reign of primitive law. Knowing no god, disdainful of man, He. wrest’d from a reluctant nature, ‘with ruthless hand ‘A bare existence from a barreh land. His abode a rock-hewn cave; his mate a wolfish woman, ‘Lithe and cunning, heeling to no man But one—her master; she—his slave. His weapons fashioned of flint and ‘slate, Were grim evidences wherein War and ‘Hate played their part. ‘Hunted the cave-bear to its lair. Warily watched winged monsters of the air, Alone, unafraid, these creatures all he dared. Neither wholly animal, nor wholly man, 2 ‘He was both master and Slave of this rock hewn age. Crudely he wrought, ‘savagely’ he foughty e ‘With sweat and blood Iife itself—he bought. “=-Frederlc Hart Williams. HUGHES STANDS FOR EXACT JUSTICE. “I say to you that I stand, if I stand for any- thing, for equal and exact justice to all. I stand for the maintenance of the rights of all citizens regardless of race or color. The one word that I love above all others is the word ‘justice.’ We want in this country what is right and fair. I am sure you do not wish par- ticular things done because of color. You want what is right and fair. I desire to see such fair and decent and just treatment as will make you proud of your manhood and womanhood.” . --Charles E, Hughes at Fisk U iversity | Character Sketch of the President by Charles Evans Hughes | ‘All theories of the efficacy of education are set at naught in the charac- ter of Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States and candidate for re-lection.... Mr. Wilsoa is undoubtedly a man of classic culture. The greater part of his life has‘been spent either as a student or a professor at Prince- ton University. For many years prior to his academic essay at politics he Was President of that famous institution. We believe that his biographers Tecount something about his being a sort of lay preacher in @ great church. He is the: author of a more or less pretentious history of the country and as a writer upon socfological and scientific subjects and economics his letters bear the stamp of authority. : ‘When he was a candidate for the Presidency of the United States he published promises to the colored citizens that were fairer perhaps than any candidate for that high office had ever offered them. He declared that he would protect them in every right guaranteed them by the Constitution, ‘Many of the colored ‘people, led by some of the brightest thinkers in the race, accepted his pronunciamento for its face value. He was a man of education and it was presupposed that he was removed ‘from the petty_pre- judices of the dull and the ignorant. They had reason to believe that his Pre-election word would yield 100 per-cent.in redemption after his election. Candidate Wilson's word is still out and has gone to protest in President /Wilson’s clearing house. Contrary to his promise to deal out to the colored man a fair hand of equal"fustice, he has succeeded in three years in destroy- ing what it has taken the Republican Party fifty years to construct in the way of-civil rights for colored citizens. When he entered the White House-he closed the door in the face of the colored people and bent his ear to the venom of Vardaman. He swept the platter clean of the colored man’s connection with public service or responsibility, thus fying in the face of the record of his own party when President Cleveland consistently adhered to the custom of ren- dering unto Caesar the things that were Caesar's—positions that the Repub- leans had accredited and delivered to the colored race for thirty. years. SIX REASONS WHY. 1. CHARLES EVANS HUGHES is the Republican candidate fo President of the United States, and history ‘has demonstrated that the Republican party is the only: party fit to govern this country. 2. CHARLES EVANS HUGHES has demonstrated his executive ca pacity, He administered the govern ment of the great state of New York with business ability and introduced many reforms. 3. CHARLES EVANS HUGHES fs a gincere man, He says what he means and means what he says, He does not veer from point to point iike-a weathercock and change his opinions over night. 4. CHARLES EVANS HUGHES would make the world respect the United States. He has declared that every right with regard to American te and property and commerce should be upheld. | 5. CHARLES EVANS HUGHES 1s a friend of labor. This is shown ‘by his record. Labor's opinion is ‘based on what he has done. 6. CHARLES EVANS HUGHES stands for equality before the law. His public statement “I stand ever against unjust discrimination against any man on account of his color, on Jaccount of his race or on account of anything" stamps him as a true ‘American, If you are a true American and believe in genuine democracy you should vote for CHARLES EVANS HUGHES for President of the United States, : ‘THE CITIZENSHIP CONGRESS. That was a band of American patriots which met in Washington and after due deliberation formulated a stirring address to the country, listing their wrongs, offering evidences of their progress, recounting their deeds of loyalty in defense of the Nation, and pledging themselves before the Eternal God to combat with all the power within them, the denial of civil and political rights, It was the greatest event in recent years, in that the men and women who met had a correct conception of what it means or should mean to be Ameri- can citizens. In this world, groups as well as individuals are taken at thelr own valuation of themselves. ‘These people did not feel that they were “negroes” in the average American conception of the word or African savages or aliens, They knew that they were all American born and as Americans entitled to ail the rights and immunities of American citizen ship. There is no truckling or cringing ir their statement to the people of the Republic. It s a clean cut demand for justice and equality of rights nothing more, nothing less. ‘The greatest emphasis was laid on resist ance against the policy of separation ‘trom fellow Americans of other groups in public or semi-public places whether ‘for education or recreation or on common carriers, or residential segregation. That fs the crux of the whole mat ‘ter. Unless there is absolute an¢ identical equality of treatment in all things and unrestricted admission of colored people to every public or semt public place open to other Americans, they are subject to a slavery more galling to intelligent beings than mere bodily bondage and democracy iteel aaa Sia “| STAND FOR EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW.” Charles E. Hughes. “1 stand for oquaity before ts awe land oper against uno “We are all together in this country working out our salvation under the greta Sn of'welegorernin See ye wats ae et He Wade teens facta plete een ray. ar foundation principle is that all men stand before the law as citizens with equal rights and equal opportunities, and with an equal chance ‘to get the rewards of industry and integrity, with equal chance to win sha fea nu ie Seti es a Hera SEE GDM es oF ein Rowse ph. aelinere gs Reipt HUGHES’ STRONG POINT. Mr. Hughes in his speech to s colored audience stated that he stood for equal and exact justice for all citizens regardless of color, and he said further: “I am ure’ you do not wish par ticular things done because of color.” ‘That was a strong point, so it seems queer that some of the jim-crow colored papers were careful to elimi- nate it. Cutting out a strong point ike: that shows the working of the jlmerow mind. _ ‘The American thinking, intelligent, level-headed colored people certainly do not want any particular thing, no matter how alluring, because of color: If they are treated exactly as other Americans are treated they'll be sat- fsfled. They are not asking different treatment or especial favors because of color. | | | aif Qi HON. WILLIAM H. LEWIS. Former Assistant Attorney General of the United States, Ousted by President Wileon on Account ee Gate cme) | BN i 4, Rigs ] N | 3 | ] _———— | HON. JAMES C. NAPIER. Former Register of the Treasury Ousted by President Wilson on Account of Color. The Wilson Administration “18" sec- tional not national. WILSON NoT OUR FRIEND. ‘The wisest man can not assign a ‘single reason for supposing that Wil- son's reslection would effect any good whatever for the colored people, for it can not be shown that he has done. single thing to demonstrate his friend- liness to the race. | Not only has he failed to do anything for the colored people, but he has done many things against them, in spite of his pre-election promises of fair treat ment, | He has been greatly interested in Uberty and self-government in the Philippines, but he has no rebuke for Hoax Smith of Georgia, Tillman of South Carolina ‘and Vardaman of Mississippi who have done everything in their power to restrict the liberties of the colored people of their re spective states. | - He is greatly interested in the wel fare of the immigrants who have come to our shores to escape the tyrannies ‘ot Burope, but he is callous and in different to the wrongs inflicted upon the colored people of the South. If by any single incident, sugges. tion or saying he has shown any con- cern about the welfare of colored American citizens, the history of his Administration hgs failed to record the fact. On the contrary he has done many things which were inimical. He permitted the segregation of colored civil service employes of-the govern- ment by subordinate officials, and when the colored people protested throngh that intrepid leader William ‘Monroe Trotter, against such un- American treatment, he defended the principle of segregation and unable to make further reply to Mr. Trotter's rebuttal, declared that that gentleman had “insulted” him. Colored people have more to fear than any other class from the evils the re-election of President Wilson would produce. He has condoned segregation and has deprived the race of its just representation in high offi- cial positions. As Mr. Hughes truly said, he has undone in three years the work of fifty years of Republicanism. ‘There is nothing in Wilson’s policy for the colored man, nor does he pre- tend there is. | Former President Taft says the present prosperity of the United States is evanescent and will vanish after the European war when war- riors become workers. “We are living in a ‘fool's paradise.’ | ——— |. The Wilson Democratic Congress has gone on record as favoring unjust |colortine laws. Every colored voter ‘should support the Republican Con- ‘gressional nominee in his district. ———— One of the most infamous acts com- mitted under he: present Democratic TY BEFORE THE LAW.” :. Hughes. e law. | stand ever against unjust account of his color, on account of country working out our salvation verriment that the world has ever pose of equalizing opportunity. Its sn stand before the law as citizens tunities, and with an equal chance Integrity, with equal chance to win nood and ‘honor and decency to life fe” s Evans Hughes, delivered at Bethel gvember 4, fH06, when candidate for administration wag the segregation of veterans the civil war in the soldiers’ homes in the North. “We stuffed ballot boxes, we shot them; we are not ashamed of it.”— Senator Tillman, in a speech in the United States Senate. Weary, wandering, windy Willie is still rushing around the country trying to trade off his empty platitudes for votes for Wilson. It you do not wish to again be at the mercy of the segrégationists Wil- son, McAdoo, ‘Tiilman and Vardaman, vote for Hughes. President Wilson has violated his oral and written pledges to give the colored people just treatment, Colored Men: Vote for Hughes. Fairbanks, law and order; against Wil- son, Tillman and Vardaman. It Hughes is elected tie: will be-an AMERICAN president. CAMPAIGN JINGLES. Fromi East and West, trom South and North : ‘The same glad shout swells loudly fourth: Hughes, Fairbanks, Victory! Let the Stars and Stripes wave upon the breeze today. A presage of victory for Hughes, we say. ‘The news that will flash over the magic wire ‘On the night of the 7th of Novem- bers” ‘Will blast the hopes and put out the fire ‘Of ambition in Wilson—forever. Hurrah’ for Hughes and Fairbanks t00, We're going to see both of them through. Don't ‘Yote “early and often,” ~ But vote once “tis your right. “is an honor, my comrades Jo help win the fight.” Delighted, 2 Recited, By myriads will be. ‘November, : Remember, _ Returns’come on seventh. See. ee ec ee PAID. ADVERTISEMENT. Compaign club, for which $1.00 per Prepared and issued by thé Reese inch fs to be paid. . EE Se ee ea DARIUS F. REESE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS = a S & r : 1 ’ | Roe | There are more Tri-State tele- phones in the I win Cities this year than there were last year. There are more today than there were yesterday. Tomorrow there will be more than there are today. : Subscribers, Plus Service, Residence Rates a Equols Tri-State Automatic | 29 204 “B50 | Glam : Jonge __. Tri-State aang Lelephone Co. = - 5 Darius F. Reese, the Republican candidate for Congress trom the Fourth District, who had no opposition for the nomination, is one of the best known Republicans in the city and state. For more than a quarter of a century he has been one of the most popular and effective speakers for his arty the state can boast of. "He has assisted in the election of ‘hundreds =———— BOOST FOR BILLY. 4 oy aes it wa. C. if _ — fo | i¢ |. . 4 W. T. FRANCIS, Republican Candidate for the Legisia ture in the 38th District, W. T. FRANCIS, To say that W. T. Francis has “no right to expect élection to the legis lature” is tantamount to-stating, that, because a man has African blood in his veins he is, in spite of the spirit of the Fifteenth Amendment, to be de nied the reasonable and’ logical re ward of his undoubted ability, honesty and industry. ‘There fs no nonsense about Francis He has worked hard all his life, fight ing his way up from the humblest be ginnings to his present position as a lawyer of standing at the Ramsey County Bar. His mental attainments aré recognized by the courts before which he practices. Voters decide the question of who is to represent them solely on the basis of fitness, Is Francis fit? ‘That is the question, Five minutes conversation with him will, 1 believe, serve to convince any. one’ that he is. The true spirit of genuine Ameri canism says, “give every man a chance. It he deserves recognition give it to him.” It is in no spirit of derogation of his opponent, a worthy and successful young grocer, that 1 ask the voters of the Thirty-eighth to consider the claims of this earnest of Republicans and now comes before the people and asks for their support. ‘The only office he has Held was that of Clerk of the Supreme Court for which he was pre-eminently fitted as he is'a first-class lawyer. He is fair ‘square and true blue, knows no man by race, color or creed and will make a splendid Congressman. He solicits and deserves your support on Novem: ber 7th. em wellequipped, well-balanced young lawyer, my friend W. T. Francis. Give every man a chance. Editor of The Razoo, present mem- ber of the Legislature’ trom the Sev enth ward and candidate for election ‘with no opposition. r——“—™___— '|_f£f st i ff Coe a | a ra, ee oa [8s 3 el ea yy | «A | Lo a i — >: p we a emia @ HON. EDMUND W. BAZILLE. Judge of Probate and Candidate fo Revelection, and Has No Opposition and Gan Elect Himself with His ‘Own Vote. THE RigHT MAN. ‘Mr. C. F. McNally is 2 candidate for the district bench of St."Paul. He is a popular young man, born and reared in Boston, Mass. He seeks the judge ship on his record. It needs only to be told the negro voters, and many of those of his race, that he is en’ dorsed by Ex-Congressman James Manaban, the man who at all times will take off his coat to fight for the rights of all persecuted people. To say that he is from Boston assures our people that he, by heredity and environment, absorbed the principles of that grand old commonwealth, which give’ all people “Equality be- fore the Law.” He deserves the vote and influence of every Negro—Twin City Star. | VOTE “YES” . Amendment No. Elght---Save Expense to Taxpayers, ‘The judge of probate is now the only county officer elected for two years. The constitution of the state of Minnesota fixes the term of the fudge of probate at two years. The legislature has no authority to change the term of this important office. The legislature has changed the terms of all of the county officers from two to four years and {s powerless to change the term of the judge of probate be- cause that term Is fixed by the con- stitution. Consequently the legisla- ture has proposed this amendment to be submitted to the voters of Minne- sota, and it is necessary to pass this ‘amendment {n order to make the term of this office the same as the other county officers. The passage of this amendment will save expense to the taxpayers of the county. What sense {is there’ in electing one officer in the county every two years when the oth- fers are elected for a term of four years? All the voters who believe in direct legislation by the people should [vote upon this amendment. Those who do not vote on the amendment fare counted as voting against it. Mr. Voter, vote for Amendment No. 8, and vote “Yes” to show you believe fn economy and uniformity of laws. Be sure and call for the pink ballot and you will find this amendment, No, 8, the last on the ballot: EIGHTH— Amendment to Section | seven (7), article six (6) Yes] X of the constitution of the | state of Minnesota, pro- = |—— viding for extension of the | term of office of the judge No| of probate to four years. | NOTICE. EVERYBODY BEAR IN MIND THE ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE ST. PAUL BRANCH OF ‘THE NATIONAL AS SOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCE. MENT OF COLORED ‘PEOPLE AT Sr. JAMES ‘A. Mc E, GHURCH ON NEXT THURSDAY EVENING, NOV. 2. REV. J. M. HENDERSON WILL DELIVER. THE PRINCIPLE ” AD: DRESS. EVERYBODY INVITED AND URGED TO Se PRESENT. GOV" J, A. A. BURNQUIST, PRES.; MISS CHARLOTTE GILLARD, SECY. | a Wc | le F aa | ie _> =, DR. JOHN R, FRENCH Our Dantist Has Moved to Larger and More Desirable Quarters. |, Owing to constantly increasing prac- tice Dr. John R. French, the popular dentist, has been forced to move into larger quarters. sot During the two and a half years that Dr. French has practiced in St. Paul he has made rap{d progress and bids fair to become one of the brightest lights in his profession in the city. He has kept abreast with the times and has inaugurated some good fea- tures including the new French meth- od of Painless Dentistry which he in- ites the public to call and invest!- gate. His new dental parlors are on the same floor of the same bullding as be- fore but in the front part of the build- ing, Suite No. 409, Court Block, East Fourth street, opposite the ‘Court House. Everything strictly sanitary = uptodate, PAID ADVERTISEMENT Prepared by and for H. W. Phil- Lips, 630 Globe building, for ‘which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. $1.00 per inch has been paid. =a KIM, AL ; Candidate For CONGRESS Joa ert se THE DOINGS IN AND ABOUT THE GREAT "FLOUR CITY." Mattera Social, Religious and General Which Have Happened and are to Happen Among the People of the City. J. N. SELLERS, MANAGER 2812 Tenth Avenue So. Tel. N. W. South 3372. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1916. Miss Maydrew Cunningham has been on the sick list for the past week. Madam C. H. Robinson, has been appointed body masseurist at the St. Barnabas hospital under Dr. Farr. Mrs. Talbert and daughter Marguerite were the guests of Miss Eunice Smith at dinner on Sunday afternoon. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Redd were the guests of Mrs. Minnie Plummer at dinner on Sunday afternoon at her home on Oakland avenue. More than 600,000 letters have been received at the post-office containing one dime each, in the silk petticoat fraud, and the end is not yet. Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Donnovan, 2018 James avenue, entertained at dinner Wednesday Mr. James Hale Porter of Chicago and Lawyer Gale Hilyer. Covers were laid for six. Bobby Marshall sprung quite a surprise on many of his friends last week by taking unto himself a wife in the charming person of Miss Irene Knott. Congratulations are still in order. Miss Mildred Plummer was hostess at the meeting of the Y. G. B. C's when they met at her home on last Thursday. Business was discussed, a program enjoyed and a very delightful luncheon served. The Tenth Anniversary of Ames Lodge No. 106, I. B. P. O. E. W., on last Wednesday evening was celebrated with much elat by the members that were out in full force and all had a good time at the splendid banquet. Mine host, Mr. J. E. Stewart of the Stewart Hotel, has secured three of the best entertainers to be had for his cafe, and they are pleasing the crowds that fill the spacious dining room nighthalt. They are: Mrs. Veea Browne, late of New York and Chicago; Miss Esmeralda Speth; also of New York and Chicago, and Miss Toy Brown of the Orpheum circuit. They are all very clever and are the "talk of the town." There was a very delightful Halloween party given in honor of the Young Girls' Benefit club by Miss Eunice Smith at her home on Elliott avenue on Tuesday evening. There was about forty present and all danced and had a delightful time until the wee hour. The house was very beautifully decorated for the occasion and after a number of games had been played the hostess lined her guests up and led them to a table laden with ice cream, cake, candies, etc. A delightful Halloween was spent. Otto S. Langum, the present sheriff of Hennepin county, is a candidate for mayor of Minneapolis. As sheriff he has shown he is devoid of color prejudice in all his official actions. He has retained Mr. John M. Allison as one of his deputies during all the time he has been sheriff, which is the "best evidence," as lawyers say. It is reasonable to believe that he will not change his principles if he is elected mayor, which he undoubtedly will be next Tuesday. But each colored voter should do his duty and vote for him to show appreciation for what he has done and as evidence of faith in what he will do. Get in the band wagon and vote for Otto S. Langum for mayor of the mighty metropolis of Minnesota. The social affair par excellence of the week was the grand concert and Hallowe'en ball given by Pride of Minnesota Lodge No. 5, K. P., at Arcadia hall, last Monday evening. To start with, the hall is the most beautiful in the city for a dancing party, and then the ladies, "Heaven bless 'em!" were superbly gowned and their beautiful smile with smiles, such a combination "can't be more result was all that could be wished for. There were upward of 300 persons in the hall which speaks well for the popularity of the management committee and the effective work of its members. The excellent souvenir program was another striking evidence of the committee's work. There was a very delightful program furnished as follows: Piano solo, Miss Marienne Jeffrey; solo, Mr. D. W. Raynor; reading; solo, Mr. D. W. Raynor; violin solo, Miss Gracia Corneal; vocal solo, Mr. Harriet Hall, and each number was a gem of purest ray serene, and won for each artist rapturous and deserved applause. Mr. U. R. Morris was master of ceremonies. Music by McCullough's orchestra. Prepared and issued by D. J. Sullivan, 168 West College avenue St. Paul, for which $1.00 per inch is to be paid PAID ADVERTISEMENT Mayorlity Committee in behalf of the candidate named, for which $1 per Prepared and issued by the Citizens inch is to be paid. OTTO S. LANGUM Presidential Primaries—It eliminates the boss from national conventions. Purchasing Department for the City of Minneapolis—It has saved the city over $300,000 during 1913-14-15. [Image of a man in a suit with a tie]. OTTO S. LANGUM. Otto S. Langum, non-partisan candidate for Mayor of Minneapolis, has issued a platform that is making a strong appeal to the voters as follows: PAID ADVERTISEMENT Prepared and Circulated by E. V. ERNEST LUNDEEN REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR CongresS All of Minneapolis Except 3rd, 4th and 10th Wards Elected Delegate to Represent the Fifth Congressional District in the Republican National Convention, 1916. Served as U. S. Volunteer during the Spanish-American War. Served during Three Sessions in Minnesota Legislature, 1910- 14. America First—Absolute Neutrality ERNEST LUND Author of the Following Increase in Value of Human Life sums to widows and orphans State Insurance on Public Building a million. Presidential Primaries—It elimina- tions. Purchasing Department for the City city over $300,000 during 1913 Born on a homestead (near Beresf Worked his way through For ten years s Headquarters: 831 1st N N. W. Nicollet 6640 T. S. PAID ADVERTISEMENT Prepared by J. Q. Adams, 24 E. Fourth street, St. Paul, Minn., for the candidate named below, for which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. ROCHESTER Judge of Probate, Hennepin County, and Candidate for Re-election. Judge John A. Dahl the present Judge of Probate who has had such a successful career upon the bench is again a candidate for re-election. He has always exhibited such a clear insight in the multitude of cases that have come before him and has rendered such sound, fair, and just decisions that he has given satisfaction in almost every case. This requires an intimate knowledge of all the transactions in each case and a careful study of the same and he has given such conscientious service that there should be no doubt in regard to returning him. A vote for Judge Dahl will be properly placed. Tel. Hyland 4610 Rex. Colfax 3596 MRS. ROBERT A. WINNICK FABRIONABLE DRESSMAKING AND LADIES' TAILORING PARTY GOWNS A SPECIALTY 1006 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. LADIES—For children's sewing, call Dale 5807 or see Mrs. Beatrice Bolling, 948 St. Anthony avenue. Prices reasonable and satisfaction guaranteed.—(11-4-16) PLATFORM. Favors impartial enforcement of laws and ordinances. No special privileges to anyone. Is against a franchise to the Street Railway Company unless it is based upon a valuation fair to the city, giving the city the right to purchase the property on not to exceed one year's notice, and no franchise to be effective unless accepted by a referendum vote. Is against City incurring or assuming obligation for construction of a Union Railway Station. Believes railroads should build and maintain a Union Station at their own expense. Is against purchasing more land for park purposes. Favors use of park lands and other public property by the general public for civic and recreation purposes. Favors reducing taxation. Favors good arterial roads into country districts. Says civil service should be taken out of politics and no employee discharged without a fair hearing. Believes in organized labor and eight-hour day. Cooper, for the Appeal, for which $1.00 per inch will be paid. A. E. QUEEN'S RECORD Laws and Many Others. from $5,000 to $7,500—It gives large when most needed. It saves the State over half of the boss from national conven- tivity of Minneapolis—It has saved the 14-15. Word, S. D.) Aug. 4, 1878. Public Schools and College. A Practicing Lawyer in Minneapolis National-Soo Line Building Center 1095 Automatic 31094 SAINT PAUL Vote the straight Republican ticket. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Tandy have moved to 593 Iglehart Ave. Mr. and Mrs. H. Jackman have moved to 320 St. Anthony avenue. Mr. Charles Mitchell was a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Linday on last Wednesday. The Matinee Whist club met on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Edward Hatton, 126 Arch St. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dillingham will move next week to 276 Kent street, corner Iglehart street. LADIES WISHING ANY OF MME, C. J. WALKER'S HAIR PREPARATIONS, PLEASE CALL SUMMIT 212. —(8-26-16— "Billy" Frances has a splendid chance to win if the people that should do so vote for him. Don't forget that. FOR RENT —Three-room flat, $12; four-room flat, $16; both modern except heat. Apply to F. D. McCracken. 410 Court Block. (11-4-16) But God commendeth His Love to ward us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us—Romans 5:8. —Selected by E. W. Gilles. (7-1-16) Mr. Eddie Gray entertained a company of friends at a Halloween party on Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. A. Douglas on Woodbridge St. If you wish to have some paper hanging or house decorating done artistically call Albion W. Holden. 527 St. Anthony avenue. Tel. Dale 2055. FOR RENT —Very nicely furnished room in strictly modern, private home. Edmund street near Arundel between Hamline and University car lines. Tel. Dale 7554. (11-4-16) The people of the Twin Cities will be given another musical treat at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Monday evening, Nov. 13th, at which time the Hampton Quartet will give a concert and at the same time moving pictures showing Hampton University in all its departments. This will be the only chance to hear these singers and see these pictures. Tickets 25 cents. Deposits made on or before November 6 will be entitled to 8 months' interest at 4 per cent per annum July 1, 1917. Sums of $1 and upward received. STATE SAVINGS BANK, 93 E. 4th St.—Advertisement. MOVING PICTURES. The Making of Film for the "Modern Minnehaha" to be Postponed Until Spring. Owing to the season and other unfavorable conditions, the making of the film for the photo-play, "The Modern Minnehaha," must be postponed until next spring, when the promoter, Mr. T. W. Stepp, will again go to work on it. The standing of the contestants will remain the same as when last published and the voting will go on from the time of beginning next spring. MME. L. A. P. HENDERSON'S Wonderful Hair Grower is a Wonderful Preparation. "A woman's hair is her glory"—(I Corinthians, 11-15). Why not you have that glory? Just see Mme. L. A. P. Henderson's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER. No matter what has failed to make your hair grow, just use this wonderful grower, it will remove dandruff and promote a full growth of the hair and also restore the strength and make the hair silky and soft. No harsh hair will grow. Try it. Price 50 cents. Call Dale 2755 or write to 382 N. St. Albans St.—Agents wanted. McCRACKEN PRESIDES A very enthusiastic meeting of the Eighth Ward Republican Organization was held in the assembly rooms of the St. Francis Hotel on last Monday evening. The chairman of the organization was unable to be present and Mr. F. D. McCracken was selected to take charge of the meeting. Mr. McCracken seemed to be the right man in the right place and his timely reentry throughout the evening were so well received that he complimented and congratulated by of the old Republican leaders who were present. His introduction of our own Wm. T. Francis as a candidate for Representative was greatly applauded. Mr. Francis received quite an ovation when he stepped on the platform. His speech received careful attention and frequently he was interrupted by applause. At the conclusion of his speech Mr. Francis was enthusiastically applauded and assured of their support. Messrs. E. M. Morris Chas. Parker and Edward Lott also addressed the organization on behalf of the Republican National and State Tickets. PAID ADVERTISEMENT PAID ADVERTISMENT. Prepared and issued by Thos. H. Lyles, 678 St. Anthony avenue for which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. THINK THEN ACT. It is safe to say that all candidates want our votes, but before using our right of franchise we should consider whether we vote for the best interest of our city. It is a pleasure for me to call particular attention to our friend Noyes C. Robinson, candidate for Clerk of the District Court. He was a deputy under the late Matt Jensen and was unanimously chosen by the Judges of the District Court to fill the vacancy. This in itself is the best recommendation any voter could have and my desire at this time is to impress on our people to do their best on behalf of N. C. Robinson. The fact that he is going to win is not in my opinion sufficient, we should show that a good and efficient public servant is appreciated by all, and that his meritorious services in the past have not been forgotten. He is well to give honor where honor is due and in honoring N. C. Robinson you honor yourself. Thos. H. Lyles. PAID ADVERTISEMENT Prepared and issued by the Reese Campaign club, for which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. It seems certain that Mr. Dar F. Reese will be the choice of the voters of Ramsey county for the office of congressman. If elected, as we believe he will be, Ramsey county and the city of St. Paul will have in Congress a representative of the caliber and quality to which so great a city and so populous a county are justly called. Mr. Reese has been a resident of St. Paul for thirty-three years. He has been a factor among the forces which have contributed to its growth from a city of 50,000 to a great metropolitan city of a quarter of a million people, and no man could be chosen who is better equipped to represent this great city in the halls of the United States Congress. An orator of marked ability, a student and a scholar, fully abreast of the times and in touch with every important public question, with a splendid public record, and a stainless steel knife we can place in this high office, where confidence that he will be able to measure up to the highest standard of efficiency and worth. The campaign he is making is gaining for him the admiration of his splendid audiences and winning for him the respect of all the people, because he has consistently refrained from personalities and abuse. Among his supporters are those who remember the splendid accomplishments of Mr. Reese in bringing conventions to St. Paul, and the good record he made when clerk of the Supreme Court. All over the city, his friends are making an active canvass, and feel confident that he will be elected, and truly it may be said, that if every friend for whom Mr. Reese has performed some kindly service will enlist in his behalf, there can be no doubt of his election—South St. Paul Times. FRED TALBERT. PAINTING AND PAPER HANGING INTERIOR DECORATING GENERAL JOB WORK, ALL KINDS T. S. 259981 409 JAY ST. On Thursday evening, the 19 inst., an appreciative audience of local music-lovers, and visitors, thronged Pilgrim Baptist Church to hear Mr. Harry Burleigh, composer and soloist, of New York City, in a song recital of exceptional merit. Unpropitious atmospheric conditions prevented Mr. Burleigh from singing as only he can sing. The inclement weather so affected his vocal chords that, if he had followed the advice of a well-known throat specialist, he would not have sung at all; but Mr. Burleigh generously threw all caution to the four winds, and sang, rather than disappoint those who were there, keyed to the J & H WET WASH LAUNDRY 3753-3755-3757 Cedar Avenue J&H WET WASH LAUNDRY 5754 ST. LEE AVE J&H WET WASH LAUNDRY We maintain that we can do the family wash cheaper and better than the housewife. We make this claim because we have one of the largest, most modern and sanitary wet wash plants in the United States. Our Price is 25 Pounds of Family Wash for 65c OUR AUTO TRUCKS AND WAGONS DELIVER EVERYWHERE IN MINNEAPOLIS SNELLING 1509 PHONES DREXEL 1269 Phone Hyland 5851. Sudden Service. L. Anderson, Proprietor. AMERICAN AND CHINESE DISHES TO ORDER AT ALL HOURS. Special Dinner Sunday, 2 to 6 P. M. highest pitch of enthusiasm. This evidence of a gracious personality immediately placed singer and audience en rapport with one another. Several numbers had of a necessity to be omitted, Mr. Burleigh feeling, rightly, that his voice was in no condition to attempt the difficult passages. Assisted by Miss Albreta C, bell, who proved a most painstaking and sympathetic accompanist, the distinguished baritone soloist took his audience through a well chosen programme, representing a wide range of contrasting compositions. Mr. Burleigh possesses a dramatic baritone voice of great purity and range, which he uses in the most sympathetic manner. He is, in addition, possessed of a fine stage presence, with ability to reflect sentiment of the song in his expression. In the first number which Mr. Burleigh presented, Beethoven's "Hymn to Nature," the singer's efforts to arise to the spirit of the composition left one with a feeling of regret that he was unable to do full justice to the theme of the composition. In "The Wanderer, (Schubert) and "The Two Grenadiers" (Schumann), Mr. Burleigh, with splendid artistic abandon and courage, soared above mere physical stress, and rendered both of these numbers with spirit and fervor. Schubert's "Staendchen" was delicately executed, the artist losing none the sweet tonal effects that fairly break the sound of this beautiful serenade. In the third number of the recital (the entire fourth series omitted), Mr. Burleigh was delightfully "at home," four numbers of which were his own arrangement. The first "Swing Low, Sweet Charlot" was feelingly rendered, but in "Dig My Grave Long and Narrow," and "Sinner Doan" Let Dis Harves' Pass" he was truly let down, rendering these songs with all the tonal expression that has been the means of placing Negro Folk and Dialect Songs in the front rank of American musical composition. In the final number "Exhortation," by Cook, he fairly excelled himself. His splendid minor tones were truly inspiring. All the pathos and the weirdly sweet melody that flows through all Negro Folk Songs were in harmonious evidence. One quickly sensed the deeply religious fervor with which the singer so articulately, and in the place of clothing this number. Even in the place of movement, Mr. Burleigh acting as his own acquaintance, he realized that the man's heart and soul were in his work here. In the writer's opinion, Mr. Burleigh is essentially an artist who can be heard to the best advantage in compositions of this nature, where the theme is deeply religious. Mr. Robert Strong, organist, who opened the programme, contributed two delightful numbers, namely, the Grand Chœur, by Rogers, and Dubois' "Cantilène Nuptiale." In the course of Mr. Burleigh's remarks he feelingly referred to the audience's sympathetic attentiveness and spontaneous, whole-hearted applause. When he contrasted the conduct of Eastern audiences with that of the West, he paid the latter a most generous compliment. Permit the writer to say that it was the most decorous, generous and sympathetic audience that it has been his privilege to observe in any section of the States or Canada. Regardless of the weather conditions, the recital was an all round success. While the artists contributed their share to the success of the affair, the audience was no whit behind in its contribution of sincere and generous acknowledgement of what could easily have been a dismal failure. Hamm's - good old Hamm's N.W.B.O.MONT 1400 TRI STATE 77 321 AN EXTENSION OR EXTRA TELEPHONE LOCATED IN ANY PART OF THE HOUSE FOR 50¢ PER MONTH THE NORTHWESTERN TELEPHONE EXCHANGE COMPANY "LADY BUCCANEERS." The Next Attraction at the Star Theatre. There will be lots of laughter and amusements next week at the Star Theatre, where the "Lady Buccaneers" will be seen in Claude Kiley's clever comedy in two acts entitled "Spending a Million." Associated with Kelly in the rendition of the laughing feast Ms. Beaulieu, who is known on the stage as "The Cloud," of fun, Frederick Hacket, one of the best surlesque Irish comedians on the "wheel"; Will H. Collian, a typical Hebrew character actor; Miss Gertrude Ralston, a celebrated operatic vocalist; William Harris, one of the best straight men in the business; Dick Hahn, a well dressed juvenile, and Miss Fo Owen, an exceptionally gifted cancer. It is usually understood that the queen shows have a chorus, and the "Bucks" an exception to the rule, unless they are trifle prettier than the usual run, and clothed a little more expensively. In addition to the regular company of forty, there will be added, for this engagement only, beautiful Mermaidia and her handsome diving nymphs, conceded to be the most sensational and artistic ever presented on a stage. There will be a midnight show Tuesday when full and complete election returns will be given. PAID ADVERTISEMENT Prepared by O. C. Hall, 670 Grand avenue and issued for the candidate named herein, for which the sum of $1.00 per inch is to be paid. CONGRESSMAN CARL C. VAN DYKE. Two years ago the voters of Ramsey County were asked to consider the qualifications of a new man for congressional honors. The response of colored voters, almost to a man was "We'll not trade old friends for new." At the close of that act the curtain was rung down on our old friend. Thanks to subsequent events, we were not left friendless, for in the next act the curtain rings up on another destined to be as unflattering as the other. We refer to Congressman Carl C. Van Dyke. However much we abhor the person Defective Page who arrays his talents against us, it must be borne in mind that it requires courage, founded on deep-seated righteous principles, to stand up in Congress in defense of colored people. Without prompting, that caliber and character of courage has been exhibited by our real friend, Congressman Carl C. Van Dyke. Here he and his brilliant spots in an unattended record: A bill was introduced in Congress providing that white juvenile court officers of Washington, D. C., might arrest any offender of the law, but that colored officers should arrest none, but colored offenders of the same laws. Congressman Van Dyke registered objections to the unfairness of the measure. It was defeated. The officers were made to reduce the appropriation for Howard University and the public of Washington. Again Congressman Van Dyke stepped into the arena, attacking the injustice of the propositions. For many years before becoming Congressman, Mr. Van Dyke was an employee of the Postal Department, where he studied and learned the lills of that branch of our Government. Upon entering Congress he introduced a bill to correct some of those evils. One of the features of the measure was the advancement in assignments and salary by seniority and merit. "Seniority and merit" did not sound well to the southern Democratic senators where colored men and white men worked together. The Congressman was asked to understand that the millions of the bill would not give colored men precedence over white. Even though his per measure hung in the balance Congressman Van Dyke would not understand anything but equal justice. The bill was defeated. Among the good deeds of Congressman for us locally is his insurance upon the appointment of Mr. Otto N. Raths as postmaster. No man has ever administered the affairs of that office with such fairness. Ask the employees. Merit is the rule there. No honest man can ask for more. If we have proper appreciation for the value of a real friend in a high place, we will vote for and work for Congressman Carl C. Van Dyke. This article will please use their efforts to help a friend in a tried friend, the kind we need.