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Vol. 1. SINGLE COPIES 5 CENTS Iowaota Grand Army Posts to Take Up Cudgels Against War of Nations. Disarmament and a peace compact between the nations, along the lines suggested yesterday by Prof. Maria Sanford in the Memorial day address made by her at the courthouse, will form the basis for a campaign which the Minnesota posts of the Grand Army of the Republic expect to wage in both state and national encampments. Resolutions looking toward the abolition of warfare were introduced and carried, following the address of Professor Sanford. Veterans declare that the campaign will not end merely with the adoption of the resolutions. Samuel R. Van Sant, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army, has pledged his support to the movement and the old warriors are determined not to rest, until their campaign has been taken up all over the world. The Universal Races Congress A congress, which promises to be one of the most influential of our time, is to be held in London in July, 1911. The list of those who have extended to it their moral support is perhaps the most imposing one of its kind. Among the supporters, who hall from no less than forty countries, are over twenty presidents of parliaments, about a hundred members of the Permanent Court of Arbitration and of the Second Hague Conference, many present and past statesmen and ambassadors, some hundred and thirty professors of international law, the leading anthropologists and sociologists, the president, treasurer, general secretary and the majority of the council of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, and other distinguished personages. The object of the congress will be to discuss the larger racial issues in the light of modern knowledge and the modern conscience, with a view to encouraging a good understanding, friendly feelings and hearty co-operation between Occidental and Oriental peoples. Political issues of the hour will be subordinated to this comprehensive end, in the firm belief that when once mutual respect is established, difficulties of every type will be sympathetically approached and readily solved. The origin of this congress is readily explained. The interchange of material and spiritual goods between the different races of mankind has of late years assumed such dimensions that the old attitude of distrust and aloofness is giving way to a general desire for closer acquaintanceship. Out of this interesting situation has sprung the idea of holding a congress where the representatives of the different races might meet each other face to face, and might, in friendly rivalry, further the cause of so-called white people and the so-called colored people. Accordingly, the congress will not represent a meeting of all the races for the purpose of discussing indiscriminately everybody's concerns. It will not discuss purely European questions, such as the relations existing between or within the different European countries; nor, of course will it discuss the attitude of Europe towards the persons. Fee for active membership (including attendance, volume of papers, and other publications) will be 21s., for passive membership (excluding attendance, but including volume of papers and other publications), 7s. 6d. Further information may be obtained from the Hon. Organizer, Mr. G. Spiller, 63 South Hill Park, Hampstead, London; or from the American co-secretaries, Prof. W. E. DuBois, Atlanta University, and Mr. Alfred W. Martin, 995 Madison avenue, New York,rent, do not forget—out Lake St. Call at Blaskburn's barber shop. "TO THE PROTEST TO STEVENS." Sons of Veterans' Resolution Against Lee Statue is Forwarded to Representative. The resolution of protest against the placing of the Lee statue in the national capital at Washington, which were passed upon by the B sons of Veterans three weeks ago, were formally dispatched to Congressman Stevens at the regular meeting in the old capitol last night. The fact that the statue is in Confederate uniform was the chief complaint made in the resolutions, which were unanimously passed by a large assemblage of the Sons. The intention of the resolution was not so much to attempt a removal of the statue as to prevent the Mississippi project of placing the Jefferson Davis statue. "It is not Lee, the man, that we object to," said an officer of the Sons of Veterans last night. "It is Lee, the rebel, in the uniform of a rebel. We could hardly ask the removal of the Lee statue, now that it is in place, but our objection, voiced by the present resolution, may have some weight when the subject of the Jefferson Davis statue comes up for consideration." Having read the above article, which appeared in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, of May 28, 1910, I shall refrain from giving vent to my feelings at this valuable time for higher thought out of respect to the day set apart to commemorate the lives and deeds of the departed dead, through "Divine service to our God." This is not the time for such a revival of "strife or contention," while we are celebrating the memory of our "departed heroes" by decorating their last resting place. Such proceedings from organizations should be deferred out of consideration to the relatives and friends of the "Confederate dead." I admit that an organization has the power to assert its rights. The Sons of Veterans of St. Paul, through this privilege, have placed themselves in the "limelight of publicity," hence this reply. It is necessary, in a few words, to show that they are not a "material consideration," and they will receive no benefits by "unanimous resolutions" mentioned above. Had not Grant, at Appomatox, dictated his terms in those last words, "Let us have peace," Lee may never have lived to achieve his honored distinction in another sphere, and Jefferson ought have been hanged at Fortress Monroe. Those words are today our nation's highest motto and greatest aim. They mended the link in the chain of Union which was broken by that immortal encounter in which brother fought against brother, and father against son. His conditions were, to all survivors of the conflict, "Return to your homes and build up a stronger and better Union." The Sons of Veterans undoubtedly seek to perpetuate the G. A. R. They had a little chance, and now they have less; and, if this continues they will have none while the G. A. R. exists. The United Spanish War Veterans have shown by their "unity of purpose" that they have caused themselves to be identical with all that is claimed by the G. A. R., and they will never seek to detract "military honor" from a man for such reasons. Here are many things credited to a people who are considered inferior "in every way" and were banded into "conditional slavery" by that war which caused your very existence, and to read your protest would be impressive to whites as being from that class. There are in your organization in other states negroes who fill with honor your highest positions and are as ashamed of your individuality. You have not realized that true spirit as shown by the G. A. R. to the Confederates to promote the reunion made possible by the Spanish-American war, which changed the "geography of the world," and placed the word "America" over the entire earth; also gave birth to a "new and lasting" union. (Continued on page 3.) Defective Page Comment. THE VOICE OF THE PRESS DEDICATED TO THE COLORED CITIZENS OF THE TWIN CITIES Crispus Attucks. Debora Garnett. Bannaker. —. Garrison. George Washington. Sergt. Carney. Robt. Smalls. Lewis Hayden. U. S. Grant. Jno. A. Logan. Fred Douglas. Jno. M. Langston. Robt. Elliot. — Dunbar. — Dixon. Col. R. G. Robt. E. B. Harriet Ma B. F. Butler Jas. A. Gar Harriet Tut B. K. Bruce — McKinle — Piper. — Jackson THE SPANISH W KING EDW JOHN A. Jacob Showell. Thomas Henderson. George W. Day. John G. Sterrett, Sr. Willis A. Coulter. Edward Tresdale. Chas. H. Allen. Therley Tyler. William Grey. Ed. Willard. William Donaldson. William Holt. Clenis W. Lee. Theo Pix. Mrs. Jennie V. Kemp. Laffayett Mason. Matthew Scruggs. Abe Myrick. D. C. Hardy. Mrs. Mack Brady. Mrs. Chas. Brooks. Mrs. Jennie V. Kemp. Mrs. Beverly Kissel. Miss Martie Grey. Miss Drucilla Cromwell. Ralph Grey. Jessie W. J. Henry Willi. John L. N. Carl W. M. John G. Ste. "Father" J. Scott C. B. Thomas Scruff W. Woodruff J. A. Crosse. James Clare. George W. James Blair. John Jenkih. Chas. H. B. George Mae. "Dolly" An. M. P. Char. Amos Wathe. Mrs. C. H. J. Mrs. Frank. Mrs. R. Car. Miss Ellen. Miss Hattie. WILLIAM H. SMITH, Petersburg, Va.—My brother—Drowned at Chilswold, New York. GEORGE F. WHITTEN, Boston, Mass., died of yellow fever, in Cuba, 1898. MAJOR WILLIAM S. BEEBE, Died in Havana, Cuba 1899. "May they rest in Peace." GOVERNOR JOHNSON'S MEMORY IS HONORED. Governor Eberhart and Residents of St. Peter Visit His Grave. Gov. A. O. Eberhart and residents of St. Peter paid tributes Monday to the memory of the late Gov. John A. Johnson. In the opera house in the afternoon Gov. Eberhart delivered a strong address, speaking feelingly of his predecessor. On Saturday morning, 12:20, a fire broke out on Washington av., and its area covered a block from 6th av. to 7th av., Washington to 3d st. The fire was discovered by Officer M. F. Garvin. He was on his beat and awoke the people in the houses along Washington av., and he deserves all that can be said, but space won't allow more. The buildings destroyed were occupied by the plow works. Garvin is a hero, and it must needs be said, a good friend of all the boys. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., JUNE 2, 1910 A. Lincoln. Primus Hall. H.ettett. Phillip. Layette. Layette. CIVIL WAR VETERANS Col. R. G. Shaw. Robt. B. E. Bell. Harriet Martinea B. F. Butler. Jas. A. Garfield. Harriet Tubman. B. K. Bruce. — McKinley. — Piper. — Jackson. Ralph Grey, Sr. Jessie W. Jackson. Henry Wilkins. John L. Neal. Carl W. Miller. John G. Sterrett, Jr. "Father" Jones. Scott C. Blake. Thomas Scott. Woodruff Hale. J. A. Crossell. James Clark. George W. Coleman. James Blair. John Jenkins. Chas. H. Burch. George Maguinn. "Dolly" Anderson. M. P. Charmon. Amos Watkins. Mrs. C. H. Miller. Mrs. John Cheatam. Mrs. Frank Preston. Mrs. R. Cannon. Miss Ellen Brown. Miss Hattie Watkins. Jno. Brown. Peter Salem. Phyliss Wheatley. — Sumner. — Steuben. Shaw. Maj. Martin R. Delaney. Hall. William Tillman. Westnean. Prince Hall. Er. S. C. Armstrong. Field. Stonewall Jackson. Man. W. C. Nell. E. J. C. Price. Y. — Sampson. Y. — Hogan. Y. — Murphy. WAR VETERANS WARD VII JOINSON J. Sr. James Cannon. Jackson. Charlie Hale. Ins. Charles A. Britton. Al. William Gray. Miller. James A. Nelson. Berrett, Jr. Nelson J. Loyd. Oones. Harry Lucas. ake. Jack Justice. ott. Beverly A. Yancey. ale. J. L. Nelson. (Born in l. Sweden.) k. Rias Gatewood. Coleman. Anderson Scott. r. Andy Carter. us. Joe Amos. arch. William Robb. guinn. Charles Jackson. Anderson. Saml, Collins. mon. George Fisk. ins. Alex Pettiford. Miller. Mrs. Z. J. Johnson. Cheatam. Mrs. Walter Smith. Preston. Mrs. Mamie Allen. annon. Miss Nettle Moden. Brown. Miss Mamie Morgan. Watkins. "TAPS." COMRADE WILLIAM H. GARY Born Boston, Mass., died Minneapolis Minn. G. A. R. U. S. W. V. Chas. E. Bond, camp No. 9., Minneapolis. CHARLES BIRCH, Minneapolis. JOSEPH BROWN, Minneapolis. Complimentary to colored citizens. HARVEY BURKE, Minneapolis. Complimentary to Peoples' Forum. WILLIAM HUNT, Minneapolis. ALLEN A. HODGE, St. Paul. Complimentary to Railroad Porters. DECEASED. The funeral of Mr. Chas. Jackson, was held last May, 23d, at Bethesda Baptist church, Rev. Carter, officiated. Interment, Layman Cemetery. The negroes of the state of Virginia own $1,500,000 worth of real and personal property, according to the recently published reports of public accounts; and the North Carolina negro, $8,000,000 of real estate alone, and is increasing his holdings at the rate of $200,000 a year. Negroes generally are not nonprogressives; it's just a few of them, we know it. We also know they slightly clog the wheels of advancement, but they will loosen when they wake up. Just in time to trail behind as rear guards. --- "TAPS." Autobiography Morris, William Richard, was born on Feb. 22, 1859, in Fleming county, Kentucky. His father was Hezekiah Morris of three-quarter negro blood, who, born in slavery, in the South, by his industry bought his freedom and learned the trade of mattress making. His mother was Elizabeth (Hopkins) Morris, of half negro parentage. When two years of age his father died. After remaining in Kentucky through the war, his mother moved to Ohio, locating in New Richmond. There her son attended the public and private school, and later moving to Chicago he entered a Catholic school. Completing his studies there his ambition urged him to acquire a college and professional training and he entered Fisk University at Nashville, Tenn. 1876, taking the classical course. He was eight years at the university, graduating with high honors, Class '84. During his college work he was a powerful orator in debates, as well as being strong in his studies. Following his graduation a position as instructor of mathematics, language and sciences in the institution was tendered him, which he accepted, remaining four years, the only Afro American in the faculty. During the time he was also engaged in legal studies and in 1887 he completed his law course, resigning his position at Fisk in 1889 to begin legal practice. He was admitted to the bar by the [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. supreme court of Illinois and came to Minneapolis, where he immediately commenced practice. He has found opportunity here to exercise his native talent in the successful handling of many important cases, of the most notable being that of his defense of Thos. Lyons in the famous murder trial. Mr. Morris has always been greatly interested in all movements for the advancement of his race and has lent his own time and energy to such purposes. In 1885 he represented the Afro-American of the South at a meeting of the A. M. A., at Madison, Wis., delivering an address on "The Negro at Present." The Following year he held institutes for the Afro-American teachers of the states, under the auspices of the superintendent of education, and has for some time been the political leader of negroes of the state Republican party. Mr. Morris is a Mason of the 32d degree. Scottish Rites, having held several important positions in that body, being a past grand master and past grand secretary. In the Odd Fellows he is a past most venerable patriarch, also a past grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, in which order he is at present deputy supreme chancellor and brigadier general of Minnesota. He is a member of Plymouth Congregational church. On July 14, 1896, he was married to Miss Anna M. La Force. They have one son, Richard E. Edward, born April 2, 1900, and is a friend of the copyist, Charles S. Smith. Charlie Hamilton is still holding his own as detective. He has many good friends and, as to be expected; many more enemies. But he is not of the "general" class of negro detectives who "degree" every man who comes to town. We are proud of you. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. ST.PAUL No. 1. No. 1. Annual Thanksgiving Sermon of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. In the Assembly Room of the Court House on the afternoon of the 22d of last month was held the Annual Thanksgiving Sermon of the U. B. F & S. M. T. An entertaining and highly appreciated program was rendered, containing some of the best talent from Minneapolis and St. Paul. The program consisted chiefly of addresses and vocal selections, which were lengthy and of well chosen numbers. One of the leading features was the singing by the choir of St. James A. M. E. church. This choir consisting of good strong clear voices, sang a series of anthems and impressed the audience of the special training and work they have done. It is known throughout the city and only a week before visited the Wesley M. E. church, (by request) and sang a few selections. From each address, or paper, was morme the impression and desire to uplift and build up mankind. Not merely as a race but as a body in the race, organized to kindly and patiently labor on—"That men may see their good works and follow." Rev. Jas. L. Wharton, D. D., pastor of St. James M. E. church, preached the special sermon. He chose his text from the 24th chapter of Matt., the 35th verse. "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away." And from these words not only preached a sermon, but gave a brief history of the organizations, their work duties, etc., all laid upon the fundamental principle of God's words, in such a neat, clear way, that each and every one in that great audience could not help but see God's love, mercy and goodness, as the great figurehead of that highly esteemed, fraternal body and its noble inspiring work. A large audience was present and the U. B. F. & S. M. T. marched in a body to and from the Court House. LYNCHED ON SLIGHT PROVOCATION. New Madrid, Mo., Mob Strings Up Negro to Avenge Striking of a White Man. New Madrid, Mo.—A mob avenged the insult of a negro striking a white man recently when they stormed the jail, took the negro to the banks of the Mississippi and lynched him. "An unknown" was the label pinned across the breast of the dangling form when found. The negro was charged with striking Town Marshal Richard, after he and other negroes had been ordered off a street corner. No arrests have been made, the coroner's jury returning a verdict of "death by unknown hands." Same spirit everywhere. A white man nearly lynched in St. Paul. Negroes are not alone. And the "flag" of the United States is not allowed to fly on the outside at the United States government recruiting office. The lid is off. Everything goes. "A LUCKY WINNER." Mr. J. W. Baldwin, 1918 Washington Ave. S., has just returned after spending a week on the Cheyenne and Standing Rock reservations. He was one of the fortunate ones of our race to draw a claim on which he has filed. It is a good one, located 3½ miles from Morristown. Mr. Baldwin has many photos, which he took while there, and he speaks well of the country and conditions, and expects to locate in a few months. The claim is estimated to be worth $4,000. A SUBJECT FOR CONFABS. Is there any benefit for a man to advertise? My best (supposed) friends said that it was. CONGRATULATIONS. The "Appeal," of St. Paul, is nearing the end of the quarter-century mark, and the issue of May 28 gives voice to a fitting celebration in its honor. This is the proper spirit. Good for the Appeal. May it reach its semi-centennial anniversary with honor. See other columns. --- | Z2 HE TWIN CITY STAR \ "THURSDAY, JUNE, 2, 1910. Ronin ei pares > ree 2 / Subseription by “Mall, Postpaid. (ONE YBAR oe... eee e eae $2.00 o MONTHS ............4. 7 ———————— Rates covering postage to all for- elgn countries, Philippine Islands and Insular possessions. Published on Thursday of every week by Smith & Hale, temporary ad- Gress, 126 Cedar avenue, Minneapolis, Minn. + Foreign subscriptions solicited. Address all letters and make all ghecks and orders payable to The ‘Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. CHAS. 8. SMITH..............Bdltor SMITH & HALN....,.,.Sole Owners PHILLIP F, HALE......Mng. Editor St. Paul Agent, CHAS. H. MILLER. ..428 Edmund 8t. , CITY AGENT CHAS. W, BROWN, 725 Wash. Ave. 8. I am an agitator, a defender of right, and a believer in that theory which inspired me to proceed on this idea, that one man in tho right will sooner or later become a majority. I have failed along many lines and am a failure at present. But I feel that the time has come when I can say “I shall not fail.” I have the greatest respect for a man, regardless of his color, and according to his true principles. - Should I succeed in a small way I shall give to the negro a right which he has baen deprived of in this community, the right of the power of the press, because I have been denied that privilege, and I am forced to say that it is a slavery al- most unbearable. ‘The negro is forced to buy papers of those who are at Uberty to publish him as they see fit, and he is giving financial support to their means; buying his own poison, ‘and expect him to drink it. Those are the reasons why I say that I am en- toring a field that 1s worth my at- tempt. The business man will say, when we seek his patronage, that we adver- tise in the dailies. When they real- ize that the wages earned by the ne- groes of Minneapolis are returned to the “business interests” of the whites, excepting that part to which they will offer us claim, viz., barber shops, res- taurants and saloons. Yet the ne- groes of the North claim their su- Premacy over the Southern negro. What inducements are offered to you by your best citizens? And I am in touch with the highest, and I have that greatest respect, from a stand- point of being servant, which is the highest compliment I desired to hold because that was my position, so act your part well along the line you at- temtp. I have not begged assistance nor made known my ideas, but I have stood the test of endurance and prov- ven that I did not intend to make a “cyclone sweep,” but fight it out, and it took all winter, and to this day I have not stated my enterprise to any of them, except a few whom I told to look for my paper. I assert this stand for “individuality,” and may state that my friends in other parts know nothing except that I mailed a letter to my camp, which may have reached them on Decoration Day,tx- Pressing regrets and offering them my columns for news of the order. ‘This will show that I am on a basis of my own. Mr. Phillip F. Hale has been amnog you. I belleve in his in- tegrity. It is of utmost importance to me. I am with him co-operating in this issue, and we are in the ven- ture to succeed. He has a prestige among you, and a field of acquaint- ances, also a claim to the general stand of local knowledge about things which will not be of special interest to me. I have a line and a following among people who are in a position to assist a circulation of this paper. We have started on a peculiar basis, ‘and we shall endeavor to interest you ‘and “voice your sentiments for right only.” We a:ranged with agents, who were represented as being capable to reach the greater portion of our peo- ple. { ‘Hoping that our new venture will meet with your approval and receive ‘your assistance, we shall continue to ‘be among you, with a senso of grati- ‘tude and a fair thought and clean ‘pan, for any effort you may put forth Mong the line of “right,” without sel- Mish motives and with a spirit to de- i the principles of right and to sgitate the negroes’ cause, to bring jt that “universal peace” which ) whole world seoks but will never ‘Mud until the negro has been given ight to which he has all claim, _ protection, under a fiag which honored by his blood, that "RNB aS IMPORTANT NOTICE. ‘We have delayed the publication of today's issue on account of the late arrival of correspondence, which did not reach here until we had gone to press, We have solicited news for the people of the Northwest from all cities and towns northwest of Chica- go and Kansas City, which is very necessary to the “local circulation,” jand we are arranging » circulation which “will cover the earth.” Our ostoffice entry has been made. "We beg the co-operation of the churches and can only state that our “popularity has begun at home.” The fact is that we represent the Twin Cities and have centered our efforts to interest you. It is haped that our next issue of June 16th (next week's being omitted to allow the “perfec- tion” in a business way of our ven- ture). Agents wanted everywhere. Applicants will present on application a letter of correspondence and thelr best references, which will be return- ed on refusal. Our suggestions are that none but experienced correspond- ents need apply, unless under the di- rections of those who may recom- mend them. News from abroad must reach Min- neapolis on Tuesday. Local news col- umn closes Thursday noon. Tele- graphic news inserted before going to press, . This paper intends to do a business along the lines of modern methods, and arrangements, although an inno- vation locally, are the result of for- mer experience. This issue speaks for itself. Woe thank the public of the Twin Cities for their enthusiastic interest; thelr continued aid is solicited. ‘The Syndicate Publishing Co. has dealt fairly by us and we shall ex- pect your consideration that “we have no press,” and arrange all corre- spondence in a way creditabla to your- self and race. All personal advertisements in the local columns must be pafd for in ad- vance. All public comment inserted only tend to give in,t-cmtwypemwfypemfm over the author's signature. ‘We intend to give individual notices to public affairs. “Personal notorie- ty” in these columns costs you. Our privileges will ba extended to all. Having given our time to your “me- mortals,” we have not solicited adver- tisements on account of the protection we desire through personal sacrifice. Our “ad” column represents that part of “volunteers” who were the first to answer the call, and will.re- celve a consideration which will be appreciated by them. We run no prize contests or beauty shows, but give business considerations, for value re- ceived, and reserve the right to ac- cept or reject news, and to give our readers that privi'ege which the ne- gro does not receive from the hands of the white man, for this one reason only, that we.do not give it to each other. Charity begins at home. Respectfully yours, SMITH & HALE, Baitors. Knowing that there are better chances for “new operations” each in coming day, we attempt this venture and if “a leap in the dark” we hope tc fall s-o-f-t-l-y. We have begun with no assistance other than our own effort and deter- mination, as financial help was “no coming forthwith.” So the “Star’ rises out of darkest clouds, and we hope to “shine on.” We acknowledge no obligations to any “personal in- dividual,” party or class, and shall en- ter our field under the rights of “the simple plan,” as our older contempor- aries have done. ‘Simply appealing to your needs in the way of news, in a sense of duty considering that the territory in this vicinity 1s uncovered. So we invite comment and expect much criticism, and demand to be given a right to stand on our merits. We are in on the ground floor, and may fall to the cellar. While we cannot receive any advertising support on our issue on account of “former money getters,” we shall “Deliver the Goods,” and you do the rest. If you do not sup- port this, it will not drag along to annoy you or be subject to continual criticism. It will stop, because we are unable to continue, and we will go on record as having done our part, and we have lost nothing, but done that which every man should do, con- tribute something to the advancement of humanity, regardless of class or creed, and he has gained a named. —P. F. HALE. There were about 1,500 colored enumerators appointed throughout the United States in taking the thirteenth census, under Director HB. A. Durand, Minneapolis boasts of five colored enumerators appointed by Supervisor Chas, 8. Cairns, and they all made & first-class showing. | ‘That Crispus Attucks, a negro, ‘fret to dle for American | mice eee TWIN CITY STAR. OUR PROSPECTUS. ae Realizing that in the Twin Cities, and among the Northwestern parte of ‘the United States, there ie a need of information and —_ correspondence through the press, we have attempted to make an effort to interest the ne- gtoes of that section, and toward that end we have endeavored to present a clean, newsy, racial newspaper. It has appeared before you unheralded jand subject to your comment, only with a desire to give to the readers of these parts a chance to approye or condemn; and our plans have been ot short duration, placing confidence in the belief that you would receive us favorably and allow us a fair chance “to do or die.” ‘This paper will be managed along new lines by novices, We hold no claim to jour- nalism, but profess to show you, it we receive any recognition of your ap- proval, that this paper will voice the sentiments of the Northwest, making no excuses for its defects, or any apol- ogies for our boldness. We intend to show you that you need us, and we will supply the demand. Our idea as to newspapers among our people is to start on a plan to produce a circula- tion, which will place you in touch with news direct from the different parts of the border cities. We hope by the next issue to be on a basis to determine our procedure. But owing ‘toa hasty effort on our part rather than delay on account of ours, we beg your indulgence and hope to proceed. Deciding on this issue after our “enumeration” was ended we “rushed” ‘n and contracted to do, and we are forced to admit that the tardiness of te correspondence has caused us to delay issue and to break our promise, but we are willing to delay on account of wishing to report the final social happenings of the week and to allow us to arrange for subscription and mailing. We are alone and no ald was brought forward. If we wanted news we went after it. Have re- ceived up to this time one communi- cation of the few which were sent out. It shall be held as a “token of re- spect” we are able to give you.—Kds. SEPARATE Y. M. C. A’S. The St. Paul Appeal, of May 31, ‘says of the Afro-Americans: ‘There may be some excuse for the separate Young Men's Christian As- soclation in the South, where the line between the races is distinctly drawn, but in the North there is no justifica- tion for thelr existence. ‘The Afro-Americans who are urging the establishment of separate Y. M. ©, A’s are making a graye mistake They should consider the question from every angle before using their influence in favor of a movement which will be far-reaching in its ef- fects and may come back sometime in the shape of discriminating and re- pressive laws and finally in the with- drawal of all civil and political rights from the race. There are in the United States a few individuals who have proved themselves to be true Christians, but the alleged Caucasion Christian Church in this country justified slav- ery and has never taken a decided stand for the rights of men. The Y. M. C. A. people in many Northern communities are endeavor- ing to segregate the Afro-American, thus proving that in one respect the association 1s not a Christian organ- ization. "If Afro-Americans think that an or- ganization similar to the Y. M. C. A. is needed in any particular commun- {ty, they should form one and call it by some other name. Under no cir- cumstances should they have any connection with the Central Y. M. C. A., which as a rule in cities where there are colored branches, admits to the central organization - members from all branches except the colored branch. To become a branch of an organization which discriminates is to admit inferiority. “While we do not wish to express our ideas concerning his prophecy, we agree with his views on the ‘pres- ent conditions.’ It is a matter of ‘grave importance that the negroes should assert thoir individuality, and by their imitation of such institutions among the white race, prove ® suc- ‘ceess, for which they alone will de- rive the benefits and desarve the cred- it, When this has been accomplished, different conditions will prevail. ‘This {dea of having our secret organiza- tlons being accused of ‘stealing char- ters’ and ‘wearing emblems’ of other organizations, which were founded by the white race, has been the cause of much ‘attempted legislation’ against them and a financial loss and no end of anxiety and notoriety.” Mr. Ernest B. James promises his support to “The Twin City Star.” It shines for him also—on fair nights, ‘The trial of Capt. Timothy Murphy formerly of the Voluntears of Amer- fea, charged with appropriating $1, 250 of funds he had solicited for the erection of a home for working girls jeame to an end Tuesday, He was found guilty of grand larceny in the rat. Mr. J. Q. Adams, of eae eS. member oft the: Ay aimee ed ia AUTHOR OF CITIZENSHIP On April 4, Judge George H. Wil- Hams, the author of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution died in Portland Oregon. Throughout a career beginning in the middle of the last century he had been the firm and unwavering. friend of the black man. But these words of the Amend- ment will forever stand not only as the enduring monumeiit.to his name and that friendship, but the greatest constitutional bulwark of the Negro’s citizenship. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. Judge Williams not only prepared this text of the Amendment but was @ potent factor as a United States Senator from Oregon and a command- ing Western political figure in secur- ing its adoption in 1870. But at an earlier day in the stirring struggle in 1859 which brought Oregon in as a state, the mettle of Judge Williams was tried and rang true. Though a Democrat at that time and though a large number of Democrats in the Oregon constitutional convention ad- Vocated its admission as a slave state, Judge Williams with firm eloquence and irresistible logic swayed Oregon to the cause of freedom and justice. Subsequently as United States Sena- tor from Oregon, Attorney-General under President Grant, Mayor and firm citizen of Portland, he continued his high and invaluable. service to the freedom and uplift of the Negro. He was indeed “The Grand Old Man of Oregon.” SPEECH OF CONGRESSMAN NYE. “Resolved, That the rules of the ‘Houge of Representatives be amended as follows: “1, In Rule X, paragraph 1, strike out the words “on Rules, to consist of five members.” “‘Add new paragraph to Rule X, as follows: = “**“Paragraph 5. There shall be a Committee on Rules, elected by the House, consisting of 10 members, 6 of whom shall be members of the ma- jority party and 4 of whom shall be members of the minority part. The Speaker shall not be a member of the committee and the committee shall elect its own chairman from its own members.” “Resolved further, That within ten days after the adoption of this resolu- tion there shall be an election of this committee, and immediately upon its election the present Committee on Rules shall be dissolved.’”"— Mr. NYE said: Mr. Speaker: I am obliged to the gentleman from Nebraska- for his courtesy, because my conscience and my judgment impel me to vote against his resolution. (Applause on the Re- publican side.) There are decisive moments in the history of human af- fairs, and destiny seems sometimes to hang upon the result of a moment, I have no fear of the individual con- science, but so far as passion rather than patriotism actuates us in such moments, so far we and the country will reap disastrous consequences ‘from it. ‘What I have to say is addressed to Republicans. I have not always been in perfect accord with the leadership of this House. I am inclined to be in- dividually independent in various mat- ters; but I am willing to take respon- sibility, and if this is a vote against & system, as we are told it is, I am ‘willing to say that we, as Republicans, are responsible for the system and should share the consequences of it. (Applause on the Republican side.) But I fear, Mr. Speaker, this is not a fight against a system. I fear that passion and personal feeling have stirred the men who are moving in this matter today, and I feel that the country as well as the great party to which we belong may regret it, and regret it bitterly. Parties are a neces- sity, and the great power and ef- fectiveness of the Republican party has been largely its cohesiveness. Its followers have stood shoulder to shoulder and fought the battle against @ political foe, And as for me, I am willing to take the consequences. It looks too much like mutiny against captain and crew in the face of storm and night. (Loud applause on the Republican side.) I will stay with the ship and go down if necessary. I will not hold my seat at the cost of conscience and heap personal in- dignity upon the chosen leader of the Republican party. (Loud applause on the Republican side.) I have not been close to our Speaker, have no inti- mate acquaintance with him, but for forty years not only his party but the Nation has honored him, and today you seek to butcher him, “to make a Roman holiday.” (Loud applause on the Republican side.) 1 will not stand for it. Let the storm come, man the old Republican ship again, and let her face the storm, and as Holmes said tn his Tronaides: Nail to the mast her holy flag, Set every threadbare sail, _ And give her to the god of sto : ase On Al Memorial ‘WHEN DEY’LISTED COLORED SOLDIERS Dey was talkin’ in de cabin, dey was talkin’ in de hall; But I listened kin’ o' keerless, not a-t'inkin’ ’bout it all; : An’ on Sunday, too, I noticed, dey was whisp'rin’ mighty much, Stan'in’ all erroun’ de roadside w'en dey let us out o’ chu'ch, i But I didn’t t'ink erbout {t ‘twell de middle of de week, - An’ my 'Lias come to see me, an’ somehow he couldn’t speak. Den I seed all in a minute whut he'd come to see me for;— Dey had ‘listed colo’ed:sojers, an’ my ‘Liss gwine to wah. Ob, I hugged him, ‘an’ I kissed him, an’ I baiged him not to go; But he tol’ me dat his conscience, hit was callin’ to him so, An’ he couldn't baih to lingah w'en he had a chanst to fight For de freedom dey had gin him an’ de glory of de right. So he kissed me, an’ he lef’ me, w’en I'd p'romised to be true; An’ dey put a knapsack on him, an’ a coat all colo’ed blue, So I gin him pap’s ol’ Bible f'om de bottom of de draw’— Wren dey ‘listed colo'ed sojers an’ by ‘Lias went to wah. But I tought of all de weary miles dat he would have to tramp, An’ I coun't be contented wien dey tuk him to de camp. W'y my hea’t nigh broke wid grievin' ‘twell I seed him on de street; Den I felt lak I Could go an’ th’ow my body at his feet. For his buttons was ashinin’, an’ hig face was shinin’ too, An’ he looked so strong an mighty in his coat o’sojer blue, Dat I hollahed, “Step up, manty," dough my th’oat was so’ an’ raw,— Wren dey ‘listed colo'ed sojers an’my 'Lias went to wah. * O'I Mis’ cried w’en mastah lef’ huh, young Miss mou’ned huh brothah Ned, An’ I didn't know dey feelin’s 1s de ve'y wo'ds dey sald ‘Wren I tol’ ’em I was so'y. Dey had done gin up dey all; But dey only seemed mo’ proudah dat dey.men had hyeahd de call. Bofe my mastahs went in gray suits, an’ I loved de Yankee blue, But I tought dat I could sorrer for de losin’ of ’em too; But I couldn't, for I didn’t know de ha’f o’ whut I saw, ‘Twell dey ‘listed colo’ed sojers an’ my ‘Lias went to wah. Mastah Jack come home all sickly; he was broke for life, dey said; An’ dey let’ my po’ young mastah some'r's on de roadside,—dend. ‘W'en de women cried an’ mou’ned ‘em, I could feel it thoo an’ thoo, For I had a loved un fightin’ in de way o’ dangah, too. Den dey tol’ me dey had la{d him some’r’s way down sout to res’, Wia de flag dat he had fit for shinin’ daih acrost his breas’. Well, I cried, but den I reckon dat’s whut Gawd had called him for, ‘W'en dey ‘listed colo’ed sojers an’ my ‘Lias went to wah. Dunbar Mrs. M. C. Neal again scored with a banner crowd in a grand musicale at St. Peters A. M. B. church, Wednes- day evening, June 1, 1910. Program. 1. Instrumental, Miss Wooldridge. 2. Invocation. 3. Reading, Mrs, Thornton. 4. Duet, Misses Hallie and Edith Reed. 5. Vocal solo, Mr. Drake. 6. Instrumental, Mr. Townsend, of Newport, R. I. 7. Reading, Mrs. Sellars. 8 Vocal solo, Miss Harriet 2. Loomis. y 9. Duet, Misses Adina and Margaret Adams. 10. Selection, Mrs. Cornite. 11. Solo, Miss Eunice Glass. 12, Reading, Miss Lena Smith. 18. Vocal solo, Mr. A. J. White. 14. Instrumental, Miss Ethel How- ard. _-Special_ mention is given Prof. A. J, White and’ the accompanist. ORATORS CONTEST. Colored Folk of Zion Baptist Chureh Give a Program. re Sree Zion Baptist Church’s Literary and Social Club gave an. oratorical con- test in the church, 4th st. and 6th ave. N., to which admission was free and fine musical program was joined to the forensic features by Mra, D. L Rodgers, Rev. R. M. Toombs, Mathew Withers, Jr., and R. Roberson. Re- freshments were served. Echoes of the Sunday Forum, Min. neapolis, after prayer, by Dr. Roberts quotation were numerable. Vocal se lection by Mr. Arthur Willoughby was an instant of amazement and pleasant surprise to all present, the reading of Mr. William Garrett nc surprises hence no echo! The planc selection by Miss Ida Grey was com mended by the admiration of an ar tist’s touch and technique and a unanimous sigh of satisfaction was audibly expressed. The paper by Mrs. Wm. R. Morris, “Inherent Right.” was masterly and up to the minute. ‘The tardy vocal number of Miss Helen Anderson, of St. Paul, was very ac ceptable with high notes under pro test. The accompanist assisting ver} materially. The Forum meets again at St. Peter's A. M, B. church, June 12th, 1910, at 3:30 P. M. Charles S. Cairns, supervisor of the census in the fifth congressional dis- tract, Minnesota, has been very re- cently elected chief justice of the supreme commission, a reviewing body of fifteen, to which all complaints are referred, Mr. Catrn’s judicial trend of mind, with fairness and justice, and we feel none will suffer any injustice by his decisions, the presbyterian general assembly did themselves proud. ‘When af. Seven Corners go to Peter- son's for drugs. Drop into the South- ern Theatre for a pleasant afternoon or evening. ‘That the Catholic en {the first a au ) protect col- eee coon ee. ¥ AN “EXTRACT” FROM THE TORONTO STAR. FROM THE SOUTHLAND. A book of piano sketches with the above title, composed by H. T. Bur- leigh, has been published by the Wil- liam Maxwell Music Co, of New York, and a copy of the same has been forwarded to me by the Whaley Royce Co., the local agents. The composer, who was @ pupil of Dvorak, is of negro blood, and he has dedicated his work to his friend and fellow Anglo- African, Mr. 8. Coleridge Taylor, known the world over fot his won- derful setting of Longfellow’s “Hia- watha,” from which excerpts have been given at different times by our local choral societies. Mr. Burleigh was one of the experts upon negro melodies who supplied Dvorak with some of his themes for the “New World” Symphony, and he was the copyist who “extracted” the orchestral parts from the full score for the first performance of the famous symphony ‘when it was produced in Brooklyn. ‘The piano sketches, “From the Southland,” mayoin a certain .sense be regarded as a remarkable human document, for they reflect with nota- ble fidelity the dominant character- istics of the negro race. In “The Frolic” and “A Jubilee” much of the galety and native cheerfulness of this people find expression; their love the mysterious and thelr fotths tlous reverence for it are well de- picted in such numbers as “Through ‘Moanin’ Pines” and “In de Col’ Moon- light”; while their emotionalism and religious ecstasy are aptly portrayed in the two numbers “on Bended Knees” and “A New Hidin’ Place.” ‘The harmonte texture of all of these numbers is distinctly unhackneyed and often assumes the picturesque. In the brighter numbers the syncopat- jed rhythm indigenous to the negro musical mind is largely employed, but the remarkable harmonic coloring Prevents it from degenerating into mere vulgar ragtime. Some of the old religious melodies of the colored people are incorporated with striking effect. The novelty and the imagina- tive style of thess sketches are sut- ficient to commend them to all piano students and teachers. : Comment. A very credible comment to our eminent composer, who has followed ‘a theory, and his “higher achieve- ments,” are demonstrative to produce greater results; also so much more commandable to us, when we realize its source in the fullest extent. We thank the Star. Such immortals as Longfellow, Dvorak, Coleridge, Tay- lor and Burleigh, form a “coterie” which places a negro, as far out from the “caste” of such Hefllins, Tillmans, Vardamans, as the sweetness of the strains which arise from the melodies produced by its people in @ land pol- fluted by thelr personal putridity, and {they are the exceptions. 3 ‘That a nurse of the Spanish war Red Cross is in Minneapolis. Opportunity knocks but [supplied with many doors; as [newspaper wants 1s opportunity, #0 meme { This has been obtained by those who can realize that the "sound of fire and drum" and "touch of sleeve and elbow" makes all men, who have "faced each other under fire" advocates of everlasting peace. Hence they only can say, "If you have United Spanish War Veterans among you they have denied their obligations and are the exceptions. If you have Spanish War Veterans outside of the order they will not be desirable until they pledge themselves to principles 'diametrically opposite' to those for which you now stand." And you are to perpetuate—what? Had one of you been as Comrade Geary, who died recently, a member of the Chas. E. Bond, Camp No. 9, and also of the G. A. R., whose son is a Son of Veterans, and a veteran of the last war, you would not have voted for the resolution ("proving a majority of one") and left them ashamed of connection with an organization which has gone on record as "promoting everlasting strife." Though having seen the "horrors of war" and served under a flag, that does not give me my rights, I shall uphold the honor of the "Confederates," and it is for the respect of such men, who serve their country from the southland and who did service at Manila, San Juan and Santiago, also for those "who were enlisted to go" but unable to do so, To be held in reserve in a post of honor. For such spirit the United Spanish War Veterans have adopted the color, which you despise for past reason—and to symbolize through uniform the feeling that existed during that struggles, while under the command of the men you despise. The G. A. R. has shown by greater evidence that they have begun to decorate "All soldiers' graves." And you are their sons to perpetuate—what? While McKinley may have not wanted war, Lee knew it was inevitable, and he was the last American to leave Spanish territory. During the conflict the South contributed her share of men—and such men as Fitzhugh Lee, Wheeler and Butler, sons of Confederate generals who are to numerous to mention. There is a class of Sons of Veterans who are in a position to put forth such resolutions along these lines From "former oppression" and "forced conditions" of today, and they are not on record as having entered such protests—and it is it but reasonable for them to do so from vengeance alone, as probably you have done—Sons of Veterans, remember that Lee was a Virginian, and that state boasts of her originality, of which you should know, and it has contributed her share of material to its country in every way. And that many veterans of the later war, over the entire land, regardless of color, credit their nationality to the Old Dominion. But to read such resolutions as dispatched by you, would make it appear as being from a separate Negro organization, of whom Virginia should be ashamed of. But it is from a class of people who know nothing of conditions, and that is why I warn you to refrain—ere too late. Congressman Stevens will not give a consideration to such. This is a day of "the survival of the fittest" among your people, who enjoy all the privileges of the grand and glorious country, and no class shall gain prestige who seek to do so by reflecting dishonor on a man such as General Robert E. Lee, for what he was. He wore a gray uniform, and legislation will not seek to dishonor it. He was a "Virginia soldier," true to his belief and faithful to his flag. Don't be narrow. Perpetuate if you are to the motto of "Universal Peace." "Overcome evil with good." The Britisher may abhor the sight of the "Ancient Honorables" in their yearly parade in Boston with red coats, and revolutionary uniform—reviving the "S spirit of 76," but the word America and the stars and stripes will always receive his greatest consideration. Sons of Veterans, do not enter the limelight. You should have heard your country's call, and you would have, if alive today, be observing, through divine service to your maker, the memory of those dear to us, and on Memorial Day, bestowing up on the graves of the departed dead, a token of rememberance. And upon the graves of the soldiers of the United States—"white and black, old and young, blue and gray," you would be placing over their last resting place the "Laurel wreath of victory," and the colors of their country—"Cease firing." Rev. Dr. Roberts announces music and mettle entertainment at St. Peters A. M. E. church June 15. Subject for debate, "Which is the more beneficent to life, the farmer or mechanic." The debating teams are two lawyers and two ministers. Refreshments will be served. Admission, 15 cents. Treasury Department Likely to Revoke Order for Clearing Site in Minneapolis. By W. W. Jermane, Colorado Building, Washington, D. C. Washington, May 31.—Indications today are that Secretary McVeagh will revoke the order for clearing the site for the Minheapolis postoffice, which is to commence the middle of this month, pending the opening of bids for the building on June 27, when further consideration will be given to the question of a change of design or site. If the department decides to do nothing further than open bids, legislation looking to a change of the site can be initiated in the short session next winter. It is possible that the treasury department will decide what is to be done in the Minneapolis postoffice matter late today. Assistant Secretary Hilles said that he had been trying to get at Secretary McVeagh for the past two days regarding departmental matters, and that the Minneapolis case was the first one on his list. HEFLIN JIM CROW STREET CAR BULL IS PUT TO SLEEP. Washington—Largely through the efforts of Representative Nye of Minnesota the Heflin "Jim Crow" street car bill has been put to sleep in the house committee of the District of Columbia. At every session for the last five or six years Representative Heflin of Alabama has introduced his bill. In the last congress it was reported out of the committee, but was defeated on the floor of the house. "Mr. Heflin is one of the champion "nigger haters" in congress. It was he that engaged in a shooting affair on a Washington street car about a year ago. Mr. Heflin shot at a negro with whom he had engaged in an altercation and hit a white man. The member from Alabama was arrested, but was released on account of the failure of the injured man to prosecute him." While this is "glad news" to the negroes of Minnesota, they have implicit confidence in Congressman Nye, and such is expected at all times. Heflin can be depended upon to do the "wrong thing at the right time." Nye has a lot of friends in the Fifth district. We appreciate. The bond is tightened. Stand guard. We need you, and voice your sentiments. NEGRO'S BODY IS UNCLAIMED. Race Singularly Apathetic to Man Who Died in Lumber Yard. For the first time in the history of the Ramsey county morgue, a negro's body has been allowed to remain unclaimed for a week. James Irving wandered away from the City hospital on May 23, and was found dead from exposure in Ulmer's lumber yard, at the foot of Chestnut street, on the night of May 24. Although he was known to many local negroes, no one has called to see the body, and unless it is claimed in a day or two, it will be buried in a pauper's grave The Twin City Star hopes this will be averted. Irving was formerly a porter in a barber shop on Wabasha street. WASHINGTON COMING. Booker T. Will Deliver Macalester Commencement Address. Booker T. Washington, principal of the noted industrial school for negroes at Tuskegee, Ala., will speak at the commencement exercises of Macalester college, June 8. Tuskegee institute is a school started by a negro, conducted entirely by negroes and with the definite purpose of promoting good will between the faces and of fitting negro boys and girls for efficient service as farmers, blacksmiths, carpenters, teachers, etc., in the South. It is expected that Dr. Washington will tell something of his work in the course of his address June 8. REGRETS. Many railroad employees who know him, regret the appointment of Mr. W. O. Chase as assistant superintendent of the dining and sleeping cars of the Milwaukee road at Butte, Mont. His past performances must truly warrant such. Of late the critical time is fast approaching when the employer will need the recommendation of his employee. There are good men in subordinate positions who should be given the chance he has had. Anybody could do as well. That a negro, Mr. Paul E. Averett, of Boston, Mass., was the first president of a hotel employees' (white and colored) union, and his efforts are bringing forth fruit each day. More about him later. That you advertise, it helps. Our city is fast becoming the Mecca of colored talent in the Northwest. There is hardly a month goes by but that we do not have persons of exceptional talent sojourn in our midst. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Stanley, formerly of Pittsburg, Pa., who are stopping with Mrs. Geo. Lucas of Rondo St. Mrs. Stanley sang a solo at St. James A. M. E. church last Sunday evening which caused quite a stir and showed her to be a mezzo-soprano singer of ability and worth. She has become a member of St. James choir. Mr. John H. Hutmar, Jr., has charge of Pilgrim Baptist church morning choir. We wish him much success as one of our best. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Campbell left last Monday week, for an extended visit at the home of Mr. Campbell, Mendota, Ill. Mrs. Campbell is the sister of Mr. Claud Jackson. She will be greatly missed by all friends and St. Peter Claver's choir of which she was leading soprano. There is about to take place in St. Paul and event that will be of great interest to all our colored citizens, as well as our white Catholic friends throughout the United States. Next Wednesday, June 8, at St. Paul's seminary, will occur the ordination of several priests. Under the direction of Archbishop Ireland. For the first time in the history of the Northwest a colored priest will be among those who will receive their commission, Rev. Stephen Theobald, who stands at the head of his class, a protege of the archbishop. The first public mass Father Theobald will celebrate will take place Sunday, June 12, 10:30 a. m., St. Peter Claver's church. Great preparations are being made by the pastor of the, church, Father Printon, and the choir under the direction of Mr. C. D. Jackson to make the service one long to be remembered for its solemnity and grandeur. Gounod's mass, in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, will be rendered by the choir. Mrs. E. O. James will sing the offertory. It is rumored about the city that Mr. Louis Liverpool, our well known citizen, will be appointed messenger to our newly-elected mayor, Herbert Keller, who becomes the head of the city government Monday, June 6, 1910. Mr. Chas. H. Miller, of St. Paul, Minn., one of her best known and respected citizens, whose name is coupled with everything that tends toward the uplift of his race in the Twin Cities, has been secured by the management to manage the St. Paul end of the Twin City Star. Mrs. Geo. Lucas is another of St. Paul's wide awake talented lights. The St. Paul manager congratulates himself upon securing the services of this well known lady, who will report all St. Paul happenings, solicit your subscription and ads. Address, C. H. Miller, manager, 428 Edmund St.; Mrs. Geo. Lucas, reporter, 597 Rondo St. On Thursday, June 16, 1910, at St. James A. M. E. church will occur the great drama, "A Clergymman's Courtship," under the management of Mrs. Bessie Lucas. In our next issue will be given a full account, including cast of characters, etc. St. Paul Chapter O. E. S. will hold their annual service at St. James A. M. E. church, Sunday evening, June 4, 8:00 o'clock p. m. Special music. Sermon by Rev. H. S. Graves, pastor of church. JUBILEE CONCERT. At Park Congregational Church, May 26. A jubilee concert was given at the Park Congregation church on Thursday evening, May 26, for the benefit of the West End branch of the Y. W. C. A. This branch was organized some time ago for St. Paul's colored women. The concert was given under the direction of Mr. Charles H. Miller, assisted by Miss Hattie Loomis, Mrs. May Mason, Miss Gladys Wright, Mr. Claude Jackson and Mr. John Hickman, Jr., soloists, and by a large chorus, who rendered the favorite plantation melodies. Aside from the music, there was a dumb-bell drill by the little girls of the West End branch and readings "Judge Johnson," the pleasure maker, closed his season with a large May party at his hall, and it was a success in every way. We hope that he may reopen his fall class. Judge is the favorite, and didn't we show you? See Blackburn's "ad." in this paper, and know the rest. from Paul Lawrence Dunbar by Mrs. Bettie Jones. The following ladies were patronesses of the concert: Mrs. J. W. Owens, Mrs. E. C. Stringer, Mrs. Benjamin Longley, Mrs. A. T. Oberg, Mrs. A. E. Anderson, Miss Alice Perry, Mrs. C. M. Power, Mrs. J. G. Pyle, Mrs. T. M. Hodgman, Mrs. C. E. Riggs, Mrs. Joseph Stronge, Mrs. G. E. Senkler, Mrs. G. H. Salisbury, Mrs. Alexander Cathcart and Mrs. J. W. Chamberlin. R. S. HARRIS, Proprietor of the Dublin Inn. Prof. Asa J. White will leave the city for summer vacation, and will return in August. Mr. Sylvester Oliver, the Beau Brummel of the Twin Cities, gives the glad hand as receptor at the Walters' and Porters' club, St. Paul. Mr. Schyler Phillips and Hon. F. E Nimmocks form a great combination to plow up the dead and down ebony timber in the fortiest legislative district. INGRATITUDE. Do not speak of a man's present worth to a community, organization or race, for what he is regardless of his past, especially when at the end of his days of service, so far as that service to his critics is concerned, who are ignorant of what has been done by those whom you seek to defame, and who has a bill against you for services rendered. This applies to the defamers of Mr. Adams, of the Appeal, and he is not to be criticized through these columns. He deserves success for his efforts. He is a pioneer, and he is respected abroad as such. The appeal has been giving voice to the sentiment, oppression, etc., in Southland, when it was a power. He is one of our veterans; and you need not support the Star if you expect to hear abuse of the Appeal. He is in a line, and we are to enter, profiting by the examples of many (personal) who have gone down before, and to give respect to age, admiration for effort, consideration for conditions, and honor to the man—Mr. J. O. Adams, the venerable editor of the St. Paul Appeal. Celebrate, and Be-Celebrate. Any friction will be detrimental to our race, and it is the cause of our present condition. Such narrow humans as those who will attempt to gain good-will by that "Great Long-Felt-Tneed Story" will be our first failures to come across." A foundation on conceit, greed or ignorance, will not support a building of purity, charity and wisdom, placed there by the scandal-mongers and mud-singlers. The Star will live on this principle. If not, die the death of the young foundlings, as it were, the—the Twin, but we have lived long enough to do this. The good people will proceed for their own sake, and we coincide with Mr. Lyles. Do they want a white newspaper to announce this? Oh, no! The shining star of success is fast dispelling the clouds' illiteracy and the pains of poverty. In many other places besides Sumner, S. C., with its 6,000 colored population, who, more than half, own their homes, of which many are beautiful and superbly kept. The best white citizens are proud of the good showing made and are encouraging them and living side by side. Miss Marjorie Robinson of 1418 Second street South expects to leave for her home in Georgia the last of the month. That Governor A. O. Eberhart is the only logical candidate to be seen through the political lens, in the horizon of the approaching state convention. Mr. Geo. W. Kelley is still on the line to Winnipeg and has offered to tell the boys about the Star. He promised to do this. Special Mention. Mr.-A. Bishop Turner--has the privilege extended of representing us, where? Well, anywhere the road runs. He is our "agent." But we have auditors out, so they will never get Bish. That Chicago was first inhabited by a negro, Jean Baptiste, in 1779. SOCIAL Mr. and Mrs. Justin M. Brown are permanently settled in their new home at 909 27th Ave. S. Miss Gertrude Christman of Seattle, Wash., drew 533 in the Coeur d'Alene reservation land drawings. Her land fronts on this beautiful lake, only three hours' ride from Spokane, Wash. Mr. Calvin King, of Spokane, Wash., No. 564 in the Coeur d'Alene land drawings. His claim is a very valuable holding near the Indian mission at Desnet, Idaho. Messrs. Jos. Matthews and Cooper Lewis are the oldest waiters employed at the West Hotel. They have the merit of being employed at its opening under Col. West, 1884. Mr. Henry E. Lee, who has been in the city for a few weeks, having just returned from a trip through Canada. He thinks that the "prospects" are good for the members of the race. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Shelton are now located in their new home at 572 8th Ave. N. They will be pleased to have their friends call enroute. CANTY-RICE WEDDING. At the Bethesda Baptist church on the 20th of last month, took place the wedding of Miss Maude Luvenia Rice and Robert Canty. Rev. T. J. Carter officiated. The bridal party entered the church to the strains of the Wedding March, from Lohengrin. Local Items Notice: The next issue of "The City Star." will appear June 16, 1910, temporary headquarters are being changed into a permanent one will necessitate this but we are still on the job. Captain D. E. Beasly at the Commercial Club, has many friends and is apparently using them in battles. Mr. O. M. Hall, St. Paul, returned recently from Mushogee, Okla., for going coming, the carrier pidgeon can only have second place. He is home again we are pleased to note. Miss L. O. Smith's complexion parlors are the finest in the city, her patrons are of the best people. Wanted. Some one to take the place of an honest agent in representing this paper. If you can be trusted write us now.—Publishers. Major John A. Dickerson, is still trying to close the deal with Conklin and Zonne for the 3d st. building, 3d floor for "Hotel Dickerson." Well the census count is over and the enumerators, have no money. Uncle Sam is good, but this too bad. Oh well, it's good enough for some of them. Mr. Benj. R. Shivers and daughter have returned to Chicago for a visit. Mr. Shivers is still employed as "chef" on the Soo Line. Mr. John Swain, of Boston, who was for a long time with the Canadian roads, is now in St. Paul. Charles W. Brown, formerly of the Hub, is now a practical electrician, and is a practical Mr. Wm. G. Garrett and Arthur Willoughby are the hustling young tailors; they now operate two successful business places in Minneapolis. That we shall endeavor to let our "white friends in business" realize that the negro spends $15,000 weekly here towards their support. Yet they do not care to reciprocate with ads., saying: He gets his money's worth. He reads the daily papers, etc. Hence we shall have a special mention of our advertisers. That the South Shore Ry. has several colored conductors. That the Canadian Pacific has a colored car service inspector with assistants at intermediate points. That the Attucks monument at Boston is to one negro and three white men, with the negro's name at the top—Attucks, Maverick, Carr, and Gray. That the first blood shed for our country's independence was Crispus Attucks'. U. S. W. V. That Department Commander Hugh V. Koch has the use of these columns for the department. Order of his department.—Complimentary. C. W. KING Manager. 725 WASHINGTON AVE. SOUTH SAMUEL F. TOLSON, Secretary N. W. Phone Nicollet 1404 R. L. ROBINSON R. L. ROBINSON Tonsorial Parlor 240 West 40th Street BETWEEN 7th and 8th AVENUES NEW YORK J. G. JEWELL S. T. 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