Twin City Star

MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL SUMNER'S ANNIVERSARY. National Independent Political League Wants Nation-Wide Celebration 21 Cornhill, Boston. [Where Garrison published his Librator.] Appeal to colored Americans particularly and to all other Americans: Friday, Jan. 6, 1911, is the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Charles Sumner, for twenty-three years a member of the United States senate during the critical days for this Union from 1851 to 1874. We appeal to our fellow countrymen to celebrate with appropriate exercises his centenary. To no son more than to Sumner does this republic owe its preservation as a free country, to none more its rescue from the blasting blight and national blot of human slavery. At first standing almost alone in the senate, he thundered against the iniquity of slavery until it was abolished. Willingly he suffered the almost living death caused BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS. by the mighty attack he made upon this sin and by his suffering multiplied its enemies. After slavery was abolished he was foremost against its recrudescence in new forms. Noble service he rendered his republic as advocate of equality of rights. He was a moral giant, a great statesman, noble crusader against caste, a true American. He belonged not to massachusetts alone, but to the Union. Now the whole country owes him homage. Only by loyalty to his tenet of democracy that "equality of rights is the first of rights" can the perpetuity of free institutions be assured. In every city, town and hamlet let those Americans of color, to secure liberty, citizenship, the ballot and lastly civil equality, for which he labored, prepare to honor his memory in public meeting on Jan. 6, 1911. He died with these words on his lips: "Don't let them kill my civil rights bill." Honor his memory, all other Americans for whom he gave his genius and his life to make this a real republic, a country where all should be equal under the law with out distinction of race, creed or color—in very truth the land of the free. PRESIDENT ALEXANDER WALTERS. BISHOP OF WILLIAMS BRIGADI LAU Their War havior WILLIAM MONROE TROTTER. Secretary. BRIGADIER GENERAL BURT LAUDS NEGRO SOLDIERS Their War Record and General Behavior Challenge Comparison. The Boston Literary and Historical association is to be congratulated upon its good fortune in having Brigadier General Andrew S. Burt as the principal speaker at its December meeting. William Monroe Trotter, president of the association, presided. Members of Grand Army posts in Boston and vicinity were out in large numbers to greet General Burt—Sons and Daughters of Veterans, Spanish War Veterans and the Mrs. Roger Wolcott auxiliary. A detail from Company L, Sixth infantry, Massachusetts volunteer militia, acted as ushers, and General Burt was escorted to the St. Paul Baptist church, where the exercises were held by a detail from the Robert A. Boll 134, G. A. R. and the John R. Riley camp of Spanish War Veterans. Adjutant Major Mullen was in command. Mr. Burt's subject was, "The Negro Soldier In Ancient and Modern Times." In the course of his able and patriotic address, which was punctuated with hearty applause throughout its delivery, General Burt said: We have in our regular army four regiments of colored soldiers—the Ninth and Tenth cavalry and the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth infantry. The two cavalry regiments carry pals on our western frontier in the days of Indian warfare and in Cuba and the Philippines. Today no foreshorse carry sabers and carbinez than these Ne- It is whi regiment a in the nick alced caval out or other forces. The ers has not about with The Two wise made warfare, in for its law has served lands. It is whispered abroad that the Tenth regiment arrived on the field of Santiago the nickname time to save a much heralded battle the next day out or otherwise ridden by Spanish forces. This kindly help by Negro troopers has not to my knowledge been brushed aside. The Twenty-fourth Infantry has likewise made an enviable record in Indian warfare, in Cuba and in the Philippines, for its law abiding conduct wherever it served in this country and in foreign lands. For the Negro soldiers of the Twenty-fifth United States infantry I challenge the record for good citizenship of any Negro soldier in the United States so long as I have known them. Let that challenge stand for any remarks by me at this time about the very lameness treatment of our people at Browns- Defective Page THE SHRINER'S BALL. The Ball given by Fezzan Temple at Hiawatha Hall on Dec. 29th was a grand success. There was a large attendance of the Nobles of Fezzan and the Daughters of Isis. Also among the gathering were many visitors from out of town. The Grand March was a feature directed by Prof. Judge Johnson. Noble E. B. James Floor Manager. Many couples marched into the supper room, where they were served refreshments. Music was furnished by McCullough's Boosted Fezzan and declared the Ball the success of the season. Among those present were Mesdames W. L. Barksdale, Geo. L. Hoage, Jose Sherwood, W. F. T. Chander, A. D. Adams, Geo. W. Johnson and L. A. Melker, Depy. Commander of Daughters of Isis. Mamie Harris, Stella Lobbins, Bessie Lucas, Cea Covington, Dovie Campbell, Ellen Joyce, E. Watson, Addie C. Minor, Eva Lowy, Lewd Sarahence, A. T. Stanley, Mrs. Fanny Williams N. Y. Marguerite Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morse, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Burroughs, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Ervin, Mendes Paskins, Frazier, Cunningham, Wm. Briggs, Geo. W. Kelly, Anderson, Genevieve Harris, Grazia Alexander, Bertha Lewis, Lillian Alexander, Eva Jupiter, N. Y. City, Col. and Mrs. F. Mitchell, Mr. Louis Moore, Wash. D. C., Mcelars. Sydney Cuthbert, W. H. Taylor, W. T. Lyles, A. V. Hall, Carroll Thomas, Riley Thomas, Lou Oliver, Bobby Marshall, Editor J. Q Adams, and C. S. Smith. Among the Nobles present were Chas. Turner, Andrew Jackson, M. L. Barksdale, Jose Sherwood, Alex. Tucker, Geo. L. Hoage, W. F. T. Chandler, Chas. Brodie of Duluth, G. J. Charleston, Wm. England, Wm. R. Morris, Phill. Reil, H. L. Shaw, J. Watson, M. A. Johnson, L. J. Allen, Jos. Adams, A. D. Adams, and Jas. Watson. At 3 A. M., the Nobles folded their tents and the caravan proceeded silently across the desert. Each and every Noble and daughter hoping to return again to this delightful oasis where Camel's milk flows freely and hospitality reigns supreme. A Happy New Year to these Nobles and Daughters and their guests. SUMNER CENTENNIAL. An excellent program has been arranged for the Summer Centennial Exercises, to be held at St. James Church, St. Paul, (Jay and Fuller Sts., Sunday, Jan. 8th, 3:30 P. M., under the auspices of the Men's Sunday Club and the Civic and Industrial League. Program as follows: Prayer by Rev. J. S. Strong—The Negro since Emancipation, Rev. H. P. Lewis—Selections, by the Chas. H. Miller Quartette—Address, by Attorney Fred L. McGhee.—The Church Choir will render appropriate music. Committee of Arrangements—Alex. Roberts Pres. M. S. C. Wm. Cannon Secy. M. S. Club, Walker Williams Pres. C. and I. League. ELKS ELECT OFFICERS. At a meeting of Ames Lodge No. 106 on Dec. 27th the following officers were elected:—Wm. R. Morris, E. R.; Fred Thomas, Es. Lead, Knight; Arthur Reese, Es. Loyal Knight; John Spaulding, Es. Lect, Knight; Ross Hamilton, Tyler; G. E. Southall, R. Secy. (Appointed)—J. P. Jackson, Chaplain; Andy Campbell Es., Claude O'Brien, I. G.; Edw. Williams, Organist; L. J. Tellis, Master Social Session; Zach J. Johnson, Treas.; and W. M. Scott, Sec'y., will remain in office until next election in June, 1911. Don't forget the Elks Ball, Monday night, Dearborn Hall. Admission 35 cents. St. Paul subscribers are urged to pay their subscriptions at this time, to our St. Paul representative. Spend your leisure hours during the Holidays at the Ramsey Co., Afro American Club. High Class Phono graphic Concert. Hear Caruso, Melba, Calve, and songs from the Latest Productions by the Highest Class Artists. THAT BIG NIGHT. ELKS BALL, DEARBORN HALL, JAN. 2. Don't overlook John Hirshfield and Daddy Reed at 40 E. Third St., St. Paul. They are still doing a good business and Daddy is still telling the boys "about his trip across the pond." Jack Johnson has had agreed to fight the winner of the Langford Jeanette battle, scheduled to take place in February in Paris. Subscribe to the Star. THE VOICE OF THE PRESS. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. DECEMBER, 30. 1910. MINNEAPOLIS CHURCH NOTES Watch meeting will open at 9:45 P. M., at St. James. Preaching at 11 A. M., and 7:45 P. M. Subject, "The Past." SPECIAL MENTION. On account of the illness of Rev. T. J. Carter the pastor of Bethesda Baptist Church, there will be no WATCH MEETINGS at his church on Saturday evening. Rev. Carter is confined to his bed from an attack of pneumonia and is attended by Dr. R. S. Brown. He has been unusually active during the past week visiting the sick, as there are many cases of sickness, especially due to the weather. Mrs. Carter reports that there are many calls for his services. We hope for his recovery. Thanks to our subscribers and friends who have mentioned their praise of our Christmas number. Owing to an error our sheet was "on the press" with proof uncorrected. NEW YEAR'S DINNER Take a ride to St. Paul and eat Dinner at the St. Loule Kitchen, 3171/2 Wabasha St. Mrs. Julia Hinson, celebrated for her excellent cooking, will put on a Special dinner for 50 cents. Mr. Steen has resigned as Supt. of Dining Car Dept. of the Omaha Ry. This is bad news to all of the boys. They have been treated well at all times by him, and are sorry to lose him. DECEASED. Mr. Chas. H. Reed, the father of the Reed Sisters, died a his home on Chicago Ave. on Tuesday. Mr. Reed was one of his oldest and most respected employees of the Omnith. and a member of Ames Lodge of Elks YOUNG MAN SERIOUSLY SHOT. Carl Beckwith, who was shot while breaking into a drug store last week is in the Prison Ward of the City Hospital. His condition is serious. Beckwith when caught gave the name of Frank Harrison, but later gave his right name. His accomplice has not been apprehended. Beckwith is the son of Mr. Claude Beckwith, the contractor, who is well known in the Twin Cities. MDME. McCULLOUGHS DANCE, DEARBORN HALL Every 2nd and 4th Monday. Mrs. Fanny Williams and Miss Eva Jupiter of New York City are in the Twin Cities, with the Jolly Burlesquers, which will be at the Shubert next week. During their stay they have met many of their eastern friends, also made many acquaintances among our hospitable people. They will go to Chicago on leaving St. Paul. Judge Johnson's Dance at South Side Auditorium was a great success on Dec. 27th. Mrs. Rich. Newton has been confined to her home on account of sickness. Mr. and Mrs. Col. Edw. F. Mitchell returned Dec. 28th from Chicago, where they went to attend the K. P. Ball at the Coliseum. Mr. Justin M. Brown, 909 27th ave. So., has been confined to his home with tonsilitis. He is now able to resume his work at the Rogers. During his illness he had several operations performed on his throat. Mr. Geo. Washington Tyler is still sick, but Dr. Redd says that he is improving. Geo. is a member of Ames Lodge and is the famous Tonka Bay headwalter. The Commercial Club gave the employees the usual Christmas gift, which nearly averaged a week's salary. Our next issue will give the Hotel News—also Railroad Notes. Mr. W. A. Skelton entertained his old friends, Messrs. Archie Hunt and Chas. Brewer (Kansas), at a dinner at the St. Louis Kitchen in St. Paul. They are now located in Calgary and will visit Kansas City and several eastern cities before returning home. Mr. Shelton met young Peter Jackson, the pugilist, at the Milwaukee depot, when he passed through the city last week from Salt Lake City enroute to Winnipeg, where he is going to arrange a match under the management of Jim Bonds. The Ball of "Those Twin City Sports" was a success. Messrs. Pickett and Combs are headliners. Everything was delightful and everybody was happy. Mrs. Maime Ewing is improving. She sprained her ankle several weeks ago. Movement Started For The Purpose of Erecting Dunbar Hospital, The movement recently started in St Louis, Mo., having for its object the erection of a hospital which will insure better accommodations for our people, is meeting with success. The circuit court has been petitioned for papers incorporating the Dunbar hospital, which is to be the name of the proposed institution. It is the desire of the projectors of the movement to raise sufficient funds within the next three months to pay for the site and commence the erection of the building. Such an institution will fill a long felt need among our people in St Louis, and it should not be a difficult matter to secure the necessary money with which to purchase the ground and erect the buildings. The present officers of the movement are: Louis C. Edmondson, president; Bertha B. Cooper, secretary, and Flem McCulah, treasurer; J. S. Dorsey, Henry Stemmons, A. R. Freeman, W. C. Calland, J. A. Thompson, Louis E. Edmondson, Mary Foster, Anna Stevens, Emma Freeman, Nancy J. Layton, Emma C. Johnson, Maude Thompson, Kate Cozzens and Bertha B. Cooper. The Country's Duty to Afro-Americans "Instead of asserting that it was a mistake to give the Afro-American the rights of citizenship we should devote all our thoughts and energies to raising him to the point to qualify him to exercise his precious right," says United States Senator Shelby M. Culom. "We should educate him and do everything in our power to make a good citizen of him. He needs encouragement, and we owe it to ourselves to do all in our power to elevate him." Dr. Redd is very busy. His practice is increasing daily, and he is meeting with good success. Dr. Redd has stood the test and they say he is "right." ELKS BALL, DEARBORN HALL, JAN. 2. Wanted, an honest young man or woman to collect subscriptions and solicit ads. SPECIAL. Don't forget your subscription. Send it, if you want your paper to continue. Mr. C. L. McCullough, 919 Nicolelet Ave., has leased Dearborn Hall, the best Hall in the City, and will rent it for all occasions. CAFE'S CLOSING EARLY Since the "Lid" was put on in Minneapolis, the hotels have had to close up their wine-rooms on account of "no business." The Radisson and National close their Dutch Rooms at 8 P. M. Theatral people and theatre crowds can't get anything to drink. Therefore the waiters are being cut off as the business decreases. One gentleman called on the Star's Representative and said "Send me the Star, because it contains the news." Wear FLORSHEIM SHOES! 8 stores Minneapolis St. Paul Duluth Mr. M. W. Judy, the dentist, is now prepared to give full attention to the work of extracting and fillings, bridge and crown work etc. Mr. Judy is one of our city's influential young men. Prof. J. Johnson, who has just recently taken up his abode in our midst, has a very talented family in the persons of his son David and his daughter Jeanette. His son plays on a violin worth $12,000. WANTED. Rellable, live, honest, hustling agents for the Twin City Star. You can make a good living with this work as a side line. Agents want in Milwaukee, Duluth, Omaha, Kansas City, Portland, Ore., Seattle, Denver, Des Moines and Sloux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. Pay for your subscription. We notice that there are many, who claim that they do not get their paper. These are all delinquents. The paid up sub scribes are not kicking. "We deliver the goods" "We deliver the goods" Bring your job printing to THE TWIN CITY STAR, 223-225 Cedar Ave., at 223 Corners. Lowest Rates-Up-to date workmanship. If your business isn't worth advertising, then advertise it for sale in the Twin City Star. ST. PAUL Miss Maymie G. Williams, will represent the Twin City Star in St. Paul. Her office is 27 Union Block, where she will receive subscriptions, ads and notices. All persons who wish any information may consult her. She is our authorized agent. Get ready for the St. Paul Hotel Waiter's Ball! January 5th. Mrs. W. R. Hardy is up and around again, after a severe illness of several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Parker entertained at dinner on Xmas Day, Mr. Geo. Nelson of St. Louis and Mr. Nuble of Chicago. Mrs. Thomas R. Morgan fell down stairs at her home last week and sustained some very painful bruises. Mr. T. R. Morgan in the earlier part of last week collided with a large touring car, belonging to Mr. Wick, piano dealer, and was thrown to the pavement and severely injured. Both Mr. and Mrs. Morgan were confined to their home. Mrs. Sadie Jones who has been sick for some months is now able to be up again. Mrs. John Garner of Chicago has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Jones and will return to her home in a few days. Mr. Jas. J. Billups has been on the sick list. Mr. O. C. Hall has been appointed one of the clerks in the office of the recently elected County Auditor Reis, a Democrat. Mr. Marcia Valley is clerking in the Emporium Department Store. Mrs. W. H. Talbert of Buffalo, N. Y., sister of Mrs. W. R. Hardy has returned to her home. While in the City Mrs. Talbert was dinner guest at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. C. Booker, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Bradshaw, Rev. and Mrs. McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Terry and Lawyer and Mrs. B. S. Smith of Minneapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Williams of St. Anthony ave., entertained at Xmas Dinner, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Hough, Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas and Mrs. R. P. Wright. Mrs. Emma Adams, sister of Creon Thomas, died recently in Colorado. On Dec. 22 there was a concert-recital given at St. James A. M. E. Church by David Johnson, the boy violinist. He was assisted by his father, Prof. Jas. Johnson, Miss Jeanette Johnson, Madame Minor, T. R. Morgan and Prof. W. A. Weir. David Johnson's wonderful talent for the violin consists in an almost limitless technic, and his memory is miraculous. Mr. Samuel Ransom has been elected Supt. of the Baptist Sunday School, Mr. Geo. W. James having resigned, after serving in that capacity for the past sixteen years. The school showed their appreciation of his past uniting services, by presenting him with a gold signet ring. Mrs. James English, of Wabasha Street, died at her home on Saturday, Dec. 24th. Mr. I. S. Elam has been in the city on business. Christmas was most fittingly observed at the churches. The service at St. James was very impressive. Rev. Jones preached in his usual magnetic manner. At Pilgrim church there was song service both morning and evening by the choirs. Rev. McDonald preached splendid sermons at both services. Mrs. Nadine Mitchell was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital last week, where an operation was performed on her. She is progressing nicely. The Pioneer Press professes to feel in an editorial this morning that the public is about to force the porters to demand and get more money by reducing or cutting off the "tip." Christmas properly observed is all right but there are signs in many places where it stirs up absolute discontent and unrest among people who are living in clover, because some one was recognized and some one was not. The Colored doll has made a tremendous inroad on her white sister doll and the white doll was much cheaper this year. Prof. Howard, music teacher of Minneapolis is said to have over 125 pupils. Since the Daily Guide has commenced to be more prominent we notice other dallies are paying more attention to our interest. Show some interest in yourselves and others are bound to show some interest in you. DULUTH The St. Mark's A. M. E. Church held special services Xmas evening. The choir was especially good. The services opened with an organ prelude: "Joy to the world," followed by a hymn by the choir, reading by Rev Jonathan Brewer, the pastor, paper by Mrs. R. C. McCullough, "The birth of Christ. Reading by Mrs. Herald Stokes. 'Soprano solo, Mrs. Geo. Adams, paper by Mrs. Ada Matthews, and special selections by the choir. The Corinthian Club gave their Annual Ball Tuesday evening, Dec. 27th. There was a nice crowd present and the event was an enjoyable one. Joseph H. East, has gone to Port Arthur, Canada on business. Charles W. Schrutchlin, Esq., atty, of Bemidji, will visit J. Louis Ervin for a few hours while passing through Duluth on his way to St. Paul, where he is to appear before the Board of Pardons, Jan. 9th, 1911. Mrs. J. Louis Ervin, was called to St. Paul last week to attend her father who is very ill. The waiters of the Commercial Club gave Mr. J. A. Stokes, their headwaiter, two boxes of imported cigars for Xmas. Mr. Wm. Miller is again confined to his bed. Mr. Wm. Dawson, headwaiter at the Spaulding Hotel, spent a few days in St. Paul last week. Send your personalities to J. Lewis Ervin, 1006 Toorcy Bldg, and they will be inserted in his Duluth letter. Full accounts of lodge meetings and socials, etc., will be given space. This is the people's paper, and with your support we hope to continue. The people of the Twin Cities want the Duluth notes and we will be able at an early date to produce a news letter. Our columns are open to all. Attorney Ervin has consented to furnish the news, and is meeting with great success. Subscriptions are coming in and we hope that the readers of the Twin City Star in Duluth will co-operate with him. We thank the people of Duluth for their continued support, also wish you a Happy New Year—Editor. DORIC LODGE. A. F. & A. M. meets first and third Mondays each month. Hall at Kalamazoo Building 18 W. Sup. St., Wm. Dawson, W. M. A. F. Mason, Sec'y. 8T. PAUL. We notice Mack English over from Minneapolis today. He came to attend the funeral of his brother's wife. The cars on the Portland run of the Great Northern Ry., are coming off soon. Zion Presbyterian Sunday School held their Christmas exercises on Christmas Day. Among those present were Rev. Dan W. Harden, Rev. and Mrs. Mitchell and Rev. Dr. McCaslin, the head of the Presbytery. There was a good program and large attendance. Mrs. Anna R. Harris Supt. Miss Lotta Thomas, Sec'y. The Ethical Literary and Decoting Society meets every Sunday afternoon at St. Phillips Guild Hall. All are welcome. Rev. W. D. Carter is expected home for New Years. If he arrives he is scheduled to preach next Sunday night. Miss Laura Cotton has been on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. B. Greer, Carroll St., are the proud parents of a baby girl. Watch meeting will be held at both St. James A. M. E. and Pilgrim Baptist Churches. Mr. W. T. Francis left last Wednesday for Chicago where he will meet Mrs. Francis to accompany her home from her eastern trip. Mr. A. W. Holden, white, of Stillwater has published a book of poems pertaining to the race problem. The Christmas exercises of the Sunday School of Pilgrim Baptist Church were par excellent. Mrs. G. W. James had charge of the exercises. Mrs. Sadie Pettit has adopted a girl baby. Prof. James Johnson's Orchestra will play at Carlings Cafe on New Years' eve. In the case of Ella Robinson and Broday Campbell accused of shooting Emma Branch in July, the jury brought in a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree. Both parties were sentenced for life. Mr. Charles W. Batcherman who has been living in St. Paul for some time has gone to Duluth to accept position on a private car. No.28. AN INFLUENTIAL CITIZEN. P. A. Richardson's Work as Endow- ment Secretary of Odd Fellows ment Secretary of Odd Fellows. Eastern North Carolina has a number of influential Afro-Americans who are among the constructive element of the race. In this section of the south racial antipathy is not in evidence to the extent that Afro-Americans are prescribed along lines of higher usefulness nor to the degree that they are discouraged when it comes to using their natural endowments in activities that will make them a potent force in business. An excellent example of this fact is found in the life of P. A. Richardson of Nashville, N. C. Fraternal movements have largely conserved certain interests of the race in this section of North Carolina. This is due largely to the intelligent and honest leadership directing certain fraternities. Mr. Richardson is recognized as a man who can create an atmosphere helpful to his race and the community in his work. He acceptably holds the high position of trust as endowment secretary for the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in the United States. When elected to this position two years ago the department was $12,000 in debt. This amount has been paid, and today he has over $12,000 as a surplus. A M. B. P. A. RICHARDSON. commendable feature of his administration is that he pays all claims promptly. It is demonstrated in a concrete manner that a man who is thrifty and has an ennobling character is in his own sphere a patrician, and it is proved that such persons are the proper factors in promoting movements for the uplift of the race. Mr. Richardson has accumulated a valuable estate and is regarded by both races as a successful business man. In civic and economic activities, especially in the section where he resides, he is among the prominent factors in these movements. The churchman he is a power for good and is known throughout the African Methodist Episcopal connection because of his faithful service. For three general conferences he has been its engrossing clerk and is regarded as being one of the ablest laymen in official position. He is a trenchant writer, and his articles reveal all of the essentials necessary for a disseminator of inspiring and wholesome literature. UTICA NORMAL SCHOOL Flourishing Institution in Mississippi Has Made Wonderful Progress. The work of the Utica (Miss.) Normal and Industrial institute is in a most flourishing condition and is steadily progressing. Professor William H. Holtzclaw, principal of the school, is one of the younger class of educators which are now in charge of many of the trade and industrial schools in the south. The school was begun about eight years ago in a very small way. It owned no property and had few facilities for school or student purposes. It now owns in the neighborhood of $100,000 worth of property, and there are about 500 students connected with the institute. The current fund is now being made to raise sufficient funds to replace the school buildings which were destroyed by a severe storm in 1900. Professor Holtzclaw is held in the highest esteem by the white citizens of Utica, many of whom have greatly aided the school in a financial way. Brooklyn Elks Elect New Officers. The newly elected officers of Brooklyn lodge No. 32, Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, in Brooklyn for 1911 are the following: Exalted ruler, William A. Brown; E. L. K., Joseph Bowles; E. L. K. D., Macon Webster; E. L. K., Milo Atkins; secretary, J. Thomas Brown; assistant secretary, Thomas E. Scott; treasurer, W. H. Taylor; titer, Albert Seon; trustees, J. H. Williams, J. Robert Brooks, Edward Henry and William McFarland, the former two trustees for a period of three years and the latter for two years each. Join the Cosmopolitan Mutual Casualty Co. The best and most progressive organization in the Twin Cities. Pays for sickness, accident, and death. CHAB. S. SMITH, Editor, 128 Cedar Ave. MINNEAPOLIS. MINN EPITOME OF A WEEK'S NEWS Most Important Happenings Told in Brief, PERSONAL The annual meetings of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Chemical society and other organizations of scientists opened in Minneapolis. Legislation and public health were the chief topics on the program of the meeting of the Illinois State Teachers' association, which began in Chicago. In Columbus the Ohio School Improvement association took up the betterment of rural schools. Death took Frank Worthing, leading man for Grace George in "Sauce for the Goose," as he stepped upon the stage for the opening act at Detroit. The curtain was just about to go up. Hemorrhage of the lungs was the immediate cause of death. Heway celebrated the seventy-third anniversary of his birth at his home in Washington. The American Society of Agricultural Engineers met at Purdue university, Lafayette, Ind. "Jack" Cudahy and his wife, according to friends in Kansas City, have become reconciled at Pasadena, Cal., and a remarriage is probable. John D. Rockefeller gladdened the hearts of all the school teachers at the Pacentico Hills and Sleep Hollow schools by sending them ten dollar gold pieces. Charles Battell Loomis, the author and reader, is seriously ill at his home in Leonis, N. J. and has been compelled to telephone indefinitely all his engagements. Carmil A. Thompson, secretary of state of Ohio, announces the acceptance of the office of assistant secretary of the interior. Thompson's term expires January 9. GENERAL NEWS. The most damaging blow ever inflicted upon the "Black Hand" was that dealt by Judge Fawcett in Brooklyn, when he sentenced Mrs. Maria Rappa and Stanisla Pattenza, kidnappers of Michael Rizzo and Gulpeuse Longo, to not less than twenty-five years nor more than forty-nine years and ten months in prison, the limit of the law. The Northern bank of New York, which has several branches in Harlem and the Bronx, was taken possession of by Bank Superintendent Cheney. The institution has deposits aggregating over $6,900,000. The Northern bank formerly was known as the Hamilton bank, which had difficulty during the panic of 1907. Following their indictment by the Lake county grand jury, Mayor Thomas E. Knottis, Chief of Police Joseph D. Martin and eight others of Gary, Ind., were arrested by deputy sheriffs. The counts embrace conspiracy to commit a felony, rologing, assault and illegally attempting to enter a polling place. District Attorney Sims appeared before Judge Kohlsaat in the United States district court at Chicago and asked that the dissolution suit of the government against the National Packing company be dismissed. The order was entered by the court. The government has decided to stand on the criminal prosecution and drop the dissolution suit. Secretary Charles Nagel's annual report, sent to the president, contains many important recommendations for changes and improvements in the various bureaus and branches of the department of commerce and labor. Great popular interest attaches to the immigration and naturalization of all foreigners to the secretary's report is devoted to the need of a law providing that married men in New Jersey shall wear rings on their thumbs is proposed by the Cupid's Wing club of Trenton. Mrs. Charles Howell, president of the club, says a married man should be identified as easily as a married woman. Alfred Blad, a sailor, was knocked down and killed by a bluejacket from the cruiser Colorado at San Francisco. Cal. Blad is said to have provoked the attack by a remark disparaging navy men. Train No. 112 of the Missouri Pacific was robbed just before entering Kansas City, Kan., by a lone masked robber. He lined up the passengers with a revolver held in one hand while he searched them with the other, taking watches and money. Twenty persons were robbed. Twenty people were injured when a bomb was exploded in the Buenos Aires (Argentina) fire department building. The fire and police headquarters were wrecked. The American Historical association and allied societies began their annual meeting in Indianapolis. Crashed by the absinthe he had been drinking. Andrew Hanson, one of the proprietors of the Columbus hotel of Mount Vernon, N. Y., shot his partner, Joseph Dinaville, and Morris Babulsed, the porter, and then tried to end his own life. All three men are dangerously wounded. President Taft has approved the report of United States army engineers recommending the apportionment of the new $20,000,000 fund provided by congress. The $20,000,000 is to be spent within the next five years and the interest on the loan is to be charged against the projects. On the eve of his wedding, because, it is alleged, he had slapped his sister, George H. Hendricks was shot and killed by his brother, William Hendricks, at Prescott, Ariz. Five prominent Wenatchee men were injured, one dangerously, when an automobile in which they were hurrying to the Wenatchee-Chicago football game, skidded and crashed into a telephone pole in Seattle. Jeffersonian Democrats are wrought up over the preparations for the Jackson day banquet to be given to the democracy of the nation in Baltimore January 17. The principal cause of the excitement is the price per plate, which has been fixed at $5. Women of the Independence Avenue Methodist church, the Wabash Avenue Christian church and several other churches in Kansas City have organized to suppress long hatpins and stiff feathers with sharp points. An armed man, supposed to be insane and seeking the life of John D. Rockefeller at his summer estate, Forest Hill, near Cleveland, exchanged shots with Bert Knapp, the keeper, and Marshal Steamberger of East Cleveland. The stranger escaped. Three million people are slowly starving from famine in the Klang-Su and An-Hul provinces, China. The international board of foreign missionaries in Shanghai made an appeal for $1,000,000 to aid the stricken people. Prominent economists, sociologists, scientists, educators and labor leaders from all over the country gathered in St. Louis attending the convention of the American Economic association, American Association for Labor Legislation, American Statistical association, American Political Science association, American Sociological society and the American Home Economic association. The Cook House, Ann Arbor's (Mich.) famous hostel, was almost completely destroyed by fire of an unknown origin. The few guests and employees escaped to the streets clad only in their night clothes. Loss, $40,000. A package believed to contain a $10,000 prize music score, addressed to George Chadwick, director of the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, was stolen from an express wagon standing in front of a New York city uptown dwelling house. The Llewellyn iron works at Los Angeles, Cal., were partially wrecked by an explosion, presumably of dynamite. Who placed the supposed charge of dynamite is unknown, but it is believed to have been the outcome of the general labor troubles of Los Angeles, in which the Llewellyn company has been prominently involved. Four mail clerks and helpers were killed and several men were injured in the wreck of passenger train No. 16 of the Norfolk & Western railroad in tunnel No. 6, near Williamsson, W. Va. Branding Knud Rasmussen, the Danish explorer as a "literary faker and muckraker who has stooped to the lowest depths to get public attention," Dr. F. A. Cook, the Brooklyn explorer, has issued a statement in reply to Rasmussen's attack, published November 9, that neither he (Cook) nor Peary reached the north pole. Mediation efforts of United States Law Commission, Charles Neilas at the university, averting the threatened locomotive engineers' strike and bringing about a settlement on the basis of an increase of 10.13 per cent. in the wages of the men. A compromise peace proposition offered by Neilas as a last resort was accepted by both sides. Oscar Chitwood, a mountainaine, was killed by a mob in the heart of Hot Springs. Ark. Chitwood was awaiting trial for the murder, recently, of Jake Houpf, sheriff, in Hot Springs. As deputy sheriff were attempting to spirit Chitwood from the county jail to the city prison officers and prisoner were attacked by 30 masked men. who riddled Chitwood's body with bullets. Arch Hoxsey of Pasadena, Cal., flying a Wright biplane in the teeth of a gale of wind blowing at the rate of 30 miles an hour, established a new world's record in Los Angeles, where 14 feet above the surface of the earth. Fearing the outbreak of another revolution in Honduras, Secretary Meyer ordered the gunboat Yorktown stationed at Corinto, Nicaragua, to proceed to Ampala, Honduras. Dave Smith, middleweight champion of Australia, Monday scored a decisive victory at Sidney, N. S. W., over Billy Papke, the claimant of the middleweight championship of the world. The fight was given to Smith m the tenth round on a foul. Acting on the recommendation of the commission of pardons, Governor Marshall refused to extend clemency to William E. Hinshaw, the preacher convict, serving a life sentence for the murder of his wife. The first producing oil well in Clinton county, Illinois, has been struck two miles northwest of Carlyle by Pittsburg oil men. Jack Burns, the California heavyweight fighter, was so badly beaten up by Bill Lang of Australia, at London, that the referee stopped the battle to save the former from further punishment. Twenty-four is the number of dead in the stockyards fire, with the recovery of all bodies from the ruins of the beef house of Morris & Co. The flames were under control after a battle lasting 31 hours. The combined salmon packs of Alaska, British Columbia and Puget sound for the season of 1910 show an aggregate output of 3,690,586 cases, the largest "lean" year on record. Mrs. Carrie Kerah, charged with murder in connection with the death of W. A. Johnson, whose body was found in a trunk, was found guilty of manslaughter at Portland, Ore. No news has come of the fate of Cecil S. Grace, the American-born aviator who disappeared in the fog while attempting a return flight from Caials, France, to Dover. It is feared that he fell into the North sea. MA AND PA IN 1957 Dr. Sargent Says Women Are Growing Masculine and Men Are Becoming Effeminate. Dr. Sargent Says Women Are Growing Masculine and Men Are Becoming Effeminate. U. S.--CANADIAN RAILWAY BOARD INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION AGREED UPON REPRESENTA- TIVES OF TWO COUNTRIES. TO REGULATE JOINT RAIL RATES Will Recommend to Respective Governments Establishment of Such a Court By Treaty or Washington, Dec. 29.—Aas a result of a long series of conferences between Judge Martin A. Knapp, chairman of the interstate commerce commission, and the Hon. J. P. Mabie, chief of the railway commission of Canada, an agreement has been reached to recommend to the governments of the United States and of the Dominion of Canada the creation of an international railroad commission which shall have supervising authority over the railway rates in operation between the countries. No details of the report are yet available beyond the fact that it recommends the establishment of the international commission, upon which shall be conferred certain defined regulatory powers. Whether the commission is to be created by treaty or by joint legislation cannot be announced at this time. Difficulties Anticipated. For a considerable period it has been realized that the increasing traffic, both passenger and freight, between the United States and Canada, was likely to render control over rates in the future action were taken. The international action were taken. The acquisition by American railroads of Canadian terminals and by Canadian railroads of American terminals and lines present increasing difficulties. In the existing circumstances neither an American nor a Canadian carrier may be required to furnish a shipper a through bill of lading from any point in one country to any point in the other. The reasonableness of the international rates which ordinarily are a combination of the rates local to each country can be determined only by a proceeding instituted before the commissions of both countries. No power at present exists that can require carriers engaged in international transportation to establish what may be regarded officially as reasonable through joint rates. Out of this situation grew the idea of the creation of an international commission which should have supervisory control over the railways and other common carriers doing an international transportation business. Benn Pittman Dead. Cincinnati, Dec. 29—Benn Pittman, luventor of the system of shorthand writing that bears his name dled here, wrote that he had been dled as serious until the past few days. $100,000 Fund to Be Alm: Minneapolis, Dec. 29—Decision to raise a fund of $100,000 to insure for Minneapolis a dignified fitting civic celebration on July 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 was reached by the advisory board of the Minneapolis civic celebration committee. It was decided to open offices at once in some big office building and President Warnock was authorised to appoint an executive staff of secretary, stenographer, publicity agent and other aides as needed. An active campaign for the $100,000 fund will be started Jan. 9. Well Started. When a man writes plays his friends are always asking about them. A short time ago Edgar Selwyn encountered an acquaintance on the Big street. "Hear you've started another play," said the friend. Selwyn nodded. "What kind of a thing is it to be?" "In three acts and two intermissions," said the playwright. "Got much written?" "Well," answered Selwyn, "I've already disposed of the intermissions." INSANITY PLEA FOR GIBBONS IN TRIAL FOR MURDER OF FA- THER WALSH. Many Witnesses Being Examined in Hastings Court. Hastings, Minn., Dec. 29.—The trial of P. J. Gibbons, the alleged slayer of Fr. E. J. Walsh, is attracting large crowds of spectators. At yesterday's session the principal witness was Paul Brown, former chief of police, who testified that he saw both Gibbons and his wife returning home on the evening of the homicide, that he and three St. Paul detectives took Gibbons to the St. Paul jail in an automobile after the prisoner had given himself up to the officers at the South St. Paul station. Mr. Brown declared that the defendant said: "Take me up in a hurry, as the boys will hang me." Testimony was also given by Coroner A. G. Mertz, Deputy Coroner W. H. Meeker, ex-Sheriff McDevitt, W. M. Nolan, police officer; Mayor G. L. Lytle and W. L. Converse of South St. Paul. At the afternoon session eight witnesses testified—D. F. Wright, T. S. Kennedy, August Johnson, P. H. Weins, J. B. Fitzgerad, J. T. Moran and Daniel Laughlin, all of South St. Paul, and Dr. L. D. Peck, of Hastings. The testimony was largely in connection with Gibbons having been seen by them on the day of the homicide and at the police station afterwards. Edward Moran, a police officer, stated that a week prior to the tragedy Mr. Gibbons seemed to be irrational. After the state rested, S. J. Donnelly, St. Paul, in his opening remarks to the jury, stated that the defense was insanity and that they would endeavor to show that it was not only hereditary, but also caused from alcoholism and injury of his head. Dr. Arthur Sweeney of St. Paul, testified that Mr. Gibbons was a patient of his March 7, for nervousness and mental troubles. He advised him to go to a hospital or sanitarium, that his symptoms and condition indicated that he was decidedly irrational. Halver Oce of St. Paul, secretary and treasurer of the Western Commission company, a former employee of Mr. Gibbons, testified to many alleged strange actions in his dealings. BOGUS COIN PLANT IS SEIZED. Secret Service Captures Three Men and 300 Pounds of Metal. New York, Dec. 29—Further arrests, government officials said, may be made in connection with a raid in Brooklyn which uncutted one of the biggest and best equipped counterfeiting plants which veterans in the secret service have seen. A large lot of spurious quarter dollars was found in a ranshacking building in the rear of a tenement and a man was caught filling moulds with hot metal. There were more than 300 pounds of metal in various stages of progress. The man was John Dross and one other man whose name was not made public were caught. They estimated the total value of their seizure at $6,000. STRIKE SYMPATHIZER JAILED Pentientian Awaits Further Disturbers in Winnipeg, Judge Says. Winnipeg, Man., Dec. 29.—The latest feature of the street railway strike was the sentencing of Wasyl Barron to nine months in jail for throwing a bottle through a car filled with passengers. Judge Daly said the next man guilty of a squall offense would go to the pentientian office, and the company is running 100 cars which is half the number usually in service. Do You Know the Tree? "How many city folks know at sight the various kinds of trees in the surrounding woods? Not many, it is safe to say," says the Star anent observation. Which calls to mind that a Clay Center man who has lived here years and years was asked if he had ever seen a coffee bean tree, and replied that he had not. Yet in the courthouse square there is a big coffee bean tree bearing a large crop of coffee bean pods every year. He had looked at the tree dosens of times, but had never seen it—Clay Center Times. SAVANTS HAVING BIG CONVENTION AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR AD VANCEMENT OF SCIENCE. Twenty Subsidiary Organization Hea Scores of Lectures By Men of World-Wide Repu. Minneapolis, Dec. 29.—With no less than 20 national conferences of noted scientists running simultaneously in full blast, the atmosphere of the University of Minnesota campus took on even higher thought w hethen . . . IN. e ve henitorthhugg cmfwyp cmfwyp even higher thought when the delegates to the sixty-second annual convention of the American Association for the Advancement of Science got down to actual work. Every one of these meetings is featured by some paper of exceptional value to those attending and, since these leaders in their lines have come to Minneapolis for the purpose of exchanging ideas and getting, each from the other, the best results of research work they have done during the last year, all the meetings are prolific of much that is of interest. Calling attention to the recent cry of "back to the farm," former President Folwell of the University of Minnesota told the members of the economic section that there was nothing attractive about farming to make farmers' sons wish to stay on the farm or to drive urbanites to the "simple life." He said in part: "As a matter of fact, farming is not a paying business. In a good year the average Northwestern farmer cultivating a quarter section, cannot expect an output of more than $1,500. The average farm value of Minnesota crops, as shown by the twelfth census, was $1,149. If $500 be allowed for farm expenses and $400 for interest, there remains $600, that is $2 a day for labor, superintendence and risk. "Recent Immigrants and Rural Economics" was the subject of a paper by Alexander A. Chance of the Massachusets State college, before the same section. Of the papers read, probably one of the most practical was that by Dean Frankforter of the University of Minnesota chemistry department before the chemistry section, on "Wood Waste and Its Utilization." He described the United States as being the "most wasteful nation in the world; wasteful in living, wasteful in manufacturing and wasteful in conserving its natural resources." Dean Frankforter then showed that the percentage of waste was more than 65 per cent per tree and that even in the hewn timber there was additional waste in sawing and cutting, which took the form of sawdust and shavings. Figures Given On Waste. **Figures Given On Waste.** He stated that in 1907, out of 100,000,000,000 feet of timber cut, there were more than 150,000,000 tons of wasage. He then showed, from a series of experiments he had conducted over a number of years, that the waste in the logging camps and the mills could be utilized. He showed turpentine and resin he had made from this waste and the wood pulp it is also possible to make at a cost that makes the entire problem one of practical worth and gives opportunity for profit that makes it of commercial value. C. L. Alsberg read a paper to the chemists on the "Mechanisms of Cell Activity." "The Progress of Food Chemistry" was the title of a paper read to the chemists by H. E. Barnard, Indiana's chemist and food commissioner. His paper dealt with the progress made since the passage of the national pure food law. Differences of opinion existing between the Minnesota and Wisconsin geological schools concerning the question of what rocks the term "archean" embraces, were given expression in the geology and geography section. The controversy which has existed for years was brought out by a paper read by Carl Zapfe of Brainerd, Minn., a Wisconsin school graduate, who maintained that the rocks of the Cuyuna iron ore district of Minnesota were of the same age as the Mesabit range rocks. Prof. C. K. Leith, also a Wisconsin man, coincided with Zapfe in his contention. N. H. Winchell, formerly of the University of Minnesota, insisted that the Cuyuna rocks were of the same age and character as the Vermilion range rocks, but not the same as the Mesabit. The same stand was taken by C. W. Hall, professor of geology at the University of Minnesota, who presided over the meeting. Green Sands' Origin Treated. At the morning session, Mr. Winchell, a member of the society for 38 years, gave a paper on "The Origin of Certain Green Sands in Minnesota," samples of the green sandstone from the vicinities of Red Wing, Winona, Stillwater and Mankato being passed among the visiting scientists. Mr. Winchell explained that the red, white and green clays were one in origin, the difference in colors being due to The Commencement Season Girl. If you meet a girl with that faraway look in her eyes, and she listens to your conversational efforts with a distinctly preoccupied air, you may be sure she is a victim of the commencement season. She is not training to write poetry, nor is she engaged to another man. She has simply been doing the rounds of class days, senior dances, ivy days and other events of the graduation season. One no one a girl who has made the rounds of universities and colleges can the different conditions of the iron ore influencing it. "The Weathering and Enrichment of Pyritic Ores" was the subject of an address by W. H. Emmons of Chicago. He said that the lure of gold had been the advance guard of civilization and played an important part in winning the heart of Alaska and South Africa at the present time. With even the most skillful explorers, there would always be an element of chance in discoveries, he said. Other topics discussed were: "An Example of Limonite Deposition." Olive Bowles; "The Relation of Texture to the Composition of Coals." Frank F. Grout; "North Dakota." A. G. Leonard; "Geology of Harding County, South Dakota." Ellwood C. Perisho, Vermillion, S. D. Papers by Professor F. R. Moulton on "The Debt of Mathematics to Astronomy," and Professor E. B. Frost on "Some Possible Bases for the Special Classification of Stars," were also read at the meeting of the Mathematics section. On Light Emission. In the physical section meeting Professor C. E. Mendenhall spoke on the light-emission of carbon, Tungsten and tantalum. These three sources of light are practically the lighting systems of the modern day and each have stunch upholders. "In four months a single fly can give birth to descendants that in turn will hatch until in another four months the descendants from the original fly will amount to two hundred fourteen sextillion, five hundred fifty-seven quintillion, eight hundred forty-four quadrillion, three hundred twenty trillion flies, or, if you like it in figures. 214,578,844,320,000,000,000." This starting statement was made by F. L. Washburn, Minnesota's state entomologist, in a speech on "The Trophy Fly in the Iron Range" before the American Association of Economic Entomologists. This vast number of flies, if laid head to head at the equator, would reach round the world more than five times. Under the title "Shall Theoretical and Practical Agriculture be Added to the Curriculum of the City Public Schools?" A. B. Stickney, chairman of the St. Paul Citizens' committee, spoke to delegates to the convention. Fund for Memorial. The first meeting of the council of the general association was marked by an announcement that was particularly pleasing to its members. It came from the committee having in charge the raising of a fund for the erection of a memorial building on the campus of the George Washington university, Washington, D. C. This building is intended to be a place where meetings of selections from all over the country can be held. It was announced that $5,500 had been raised toward the erection of the hall. Another feature of the meeting of the council was the election of Dr. Marie C. Stopes of Manchester, England and Professor A. H. R. Buter of Winnipeg as honorary fellows of the association. They are in attendance upon the convention, not as delegates, but as spectators. Forty-seven were elected to membership in the association. Professor F. F. Groute of the University of Minnesota was elected vice-president of section E and Dr. William Crocker secretary of section G. EXPLOSION BURIES MEN ALIVE. Five Killed, Score Hurt, and Great Damage to Smelter. El Paso, Dec. 29.—Five persons were killed, a score injured and an extensive property damage resulted when workmen at the point of the American Smelter and Refining company, endeavoring to destroy a slag pile, accidentally exploded 2,400 pounds of blasting powder. The explosion partially wrecked the plant and many small houses in the vicinity, while window glasses three miles distant were broken. Montana Woman Educator Killed. Lewiston, Dec. 29—Miss Irene Vane kleek, aged 30, of ithaca, N.Y. one of the best known educators in Montana, was thrown by a fractious horse which she was riding alighting head foremost and dying almost immediately. Miss Vankleek was a graduate of Cornel land was formerly secretary to Andrew D. White, former pres- sor of Cornel and was formerly secre- russia and Germany. She was at the head of the commercial department of the Lewiston high school. DAILY MARKET REPORT. Minneapolis, Dec. 29 — Wheat, May, $1.03%; July, $1.04%; No. 1 northern, $1.02%; No. 2 northern, $1.02%; No. 1 durum, 85%; No. 3 corn, 41%; No. 3 white oats, 30%; barley, 80%; No. 2 rye, 77%; No. 1 flax, $2.38 Duluth, Dec. 29 — Wheat, May, $1.04%; No. 1 northern, $1.02%. South St. Paul, Dec. 29 — Cattle- Steers, $3.00@4.55; cows, $2.75@4.00; calves, $3.50@7.25; hogs, $7.60@7.65; sheep, yearwear, $4.55@5.00. Chicago Live Stock Chicago, Dec. 29 — Cattie — Market, steady; beeves, $4.65@7.30; western steers, $4.00@5.90; stockers and feeders, $3.40@5.80; cows and heifers, $2.50@6.65; calves, $7.25@9.50. Hogs — Market, slow; light, $7.60@8.00; mixed, $7.65@8.00; heavy, $7.60@8.00; rough, $7.55@7.50; good to choice heavy, $7.75@8.00; plugs, $7.25@8.05. Sheep — Market, steady; native, $2.50@4.35; western, $2.75@4.30; yearlings, $4.75@5.80; lambs, native, $4.25@6.50. understand just this particular form of youthful melancholia. 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First Avenue So. and Fifth Street Defective Cranleigh Hume *swung himself into the Manayunk car, thrust his thumb and forefinger into his waistcoat pocket after the small change he usually kept there, and found nothing. "Hurrup!" growled the conductor, glancing at the waiting line behind the trim young fellow. The boy's finger runmaged nervously through other pockets. "Ah, here," snarled the bluecoat, "trying to beat your way for a few blocks!" He jerked the bell violently for a stop. "I have nothing but this bill." Hume thrust into an inside pocket and drew forth a twenty dollar note. The young fellow hesitated, a flush creep up his face into his closely clipped hair. Two or three passengers were smiling at his dilemma. He turned on his heel and stepped into the night. At the same moment a fat, white-haired, red-faced old gentleman stepped from the crowd on the car platform. The car rushed away with its usual ascending whine. Craneigh found himself and companion dropped in the midst of a row of dwellings of uncompromising respectability. The young man stood for a moment under an arc light, wondering vaguely in which house the old gentleman would turn when, to his surprise, he spoke. "Pretty rotten company, that." "Rather," returned Hume cautiously, looking up and down the street for the light of a drug store where he could get his bill changed. "Don't bother," said the old man; "I have some small change. We'll go out Manayunk way together." Hume glanced suspiciously for a moment, but the broad comfortable face and prosperous clothes were reassuring. "Then why did you get off?" The old gentleman nodded emphatically. "Because you did. Boveril's my name. Elziver Boveril." A man playing a guitar. owner of the Boveril cotton mills of Manayunk. You may have heard of me." Hume coughed apologetically. "You will excuse me, Mr. Boveril, but Manayunk has so many millionaires that er—Hume is my name, a Manayunk man myself." "Good. I size a man up quickly, Mr. Hume, that's the reason I'm now where I am. I want to employ you—" "But I have a profession." "This is an odd job, in a way. Don't take up your professional time. I have a daughter, Mr. Hume—you don't know what a daughter is, Mr. Hume." The old gentleman's business-like tone trailed off into a sigh. "I've seen them," remarked the young man. "Oh, I mean to own one, bring her up, let her get to the fool stage and run you crazy." "I don't know, what that is," admitted Hume. "Well, my daughter Bella thinks she's in love with a drug clerk in Roxborough. It's ridiculous. I asked her what she admired about him anyway. She said she thought it was the dare-devil way he clung her sofas. She's so young! I told her she couldn't marry him. She said she would. I've had her mother and aunt tell her she shouldn't, but I believe she will. Then I hit on my scheme, and there's where you come in." Hume looked at the old fellow's A person making application as driver of a motor vehicle in Germany must present his birth certificate, an unmounted photograph of himself, a doctor's certificate as to his physical condition, especially with reference to his sight and hearing, and evidence that he has finished a course with some person or at some institution officially qualified to teach the driving of motor vehicles. If the application is otherwise acceptable the party is referred to an expert especially designated to examine such applicants. The examination is oral and the applicant must also give a practical demonstration of his ability to drive a motor vehicle, for the first examination, if held at the relevant office of the expert, are 10 marks ($2.38) for the driver of a motorcycle and 15 marks ($3.57) for the driver of an automobile; if held elsewhere the fees are 15 and 20 marks ($3.57 and $4.76) respectively. The fees for subsequent examinations of the same Defective Page Her Hired Suitor Copyright, 1910, by Associated Literary Press. "Pretty rotten company, that." . "Cuddle Up a Little Closer." Chauffeurs In Germany fushed face under the arc light, after this burst of confidence. "What am I to do?" "Well, when she told me a soda slinger looked dare-devil I decided right then to fight a dare-devil with fire. I looked you over. I like your cut and twill. Hume. I want you to pitch in now and make that drug clerk as dead an issue as free silver or abolition. Can you sing—play a guitar?" "A little bit." "All right. I fancy if drawing sodas looked dare-devil, a guitar and a moonlight song ought to be a regular wild west show, and a few words whispered now action a charge up San Juan hill. Are you on salary twenty-five per week till the drug clerk fades?" "Twenty-five per," laughed Hume in amazement, "to court a girl?" "Money's no object, Mr. Hume; I want the work done. I wouldn't quarrel about a lawyer's fee when he writes my will. This is like that. Yonder comes our car. We can't talk: this inside. Is it a go?" The two men boarded the car and were flying on their way to Manayunk. They sat side by side, and Mr. Boveril handed the blue coat a dime, lifting two fingers. It takes something like three-quarters of an hour to ride from the heart of Philadelphia to Manayunk. Hume could not forbear smiling at this whimsical adventure upon which he was engaged. Suddenly a thought struck him. He leaned over to the hectic ear of his companion. "Suppose I should—supose——" Mr. Boveril turned and gave him a stare, look: "I'd get somebody to head you off." "She must be young." "Too young to marry." "What age?" "Eighteen." The car fled on up past Fairmount park. "A fine night for it," suggested Hume, his heart warming to his task. Mr. Boveril nodded, pulled out a fat gold watch. "Nearly eleven." That's not very late. You might borrow a guitar from somewhere. I'll listen to you a little bit to see how you perform. After tonight let me know when you're coming around to sing, and I'll stay away at the club. I'm not much on music. "Sure," replied Hume easily; "neither am I. I used to sing in my boarding house until the gentleman below came up one night and offered to throw me out. You understand, he just took a fancy to do something for me, just as you did. I stopped, however, not wanting to put him to any trouble." Mr. Boveril smiled. "We get off at the next corner." he said. The Boveril mansion was located on a hillside in Manayunk over toward Roxborough. It stood white and stately in the soft light on a terraced lawn, up which clambered many flights of marble steps. Hume caught a breath of admiration at the pile, which was not wasted on the owner. "Tis pretty, isn't it" he said, "and to think that wasted on a drug clerk—she's my only child." The old fellow's voice shook a little. "I wish I could buy her half a dozen drug clerks until she got tired of 'em." As they walked through the streets of the suburb Hume visited many of the despised drug staves until he hit upon a guitar that could be had. Armed with this the two plotters approached the mansion. When they had climbed the third terrace, Mr. Boveril took a seat on an iron settee, and looked at the summer moon while his acomplice stole around to the designated window for his work. Presently Mr. Boerell heard a thrush of chords and then a rather pleasant tenor voice singing "Cuddle Up a Little Closer," an air then running in a popular musical comedy. "What a night," murmured Mr. Boerell, "and his voice isn't bad, though it seems to me I've heard it before somewhere." Within the heavy window frame a girl's head appeared with the first notes, "Oh, Cranleigh," she whispered, "you must go away, darling. I'm expecting Pop home any minute." But Cranleigh's arms were about her shoulders. "He's already here, down on the third terrace, listening to me sing." "What, Cranleigh," she whispered in astonishment. "How did you get away from the drug store?" Cranleigh explained, struck his guitar again, and once more Mr. Boerell heard the lilt, "Cuddle up a little closer, lovey mine, lovey mine." This time it was in duet, and Mr. This time it was in duet, and Mr. Boverl wondered. applicant for vehicles of a different class or different kind of motive power are 5 and 7.50 marks ($1.19 and $1.79) respectively—Consular and Trade Reports. Paid Up. "Were you ever confronted by a robber?" "Sure." "And did you play the part of a hero?" "No, indeed; you can't throttle a gas meter." matter, bait. "Never mind, child. Many a promi- nent statesman has been skered by less." A Fine Prescription. "And how long, doctor, should I stick to this plain diet which you re- commend? "Why—er—until my bill is paid" FRANK GOTCH FRANK GOTCH There is a bare possibility after all that Frank Gotch, retired wrestling champion of the world, may reconsider his intentions and sign articles to meet Hackenschmidt in a finish bout for the world's title. Before leaving Chicago the other day for his home in Iowa Gotch told some friends "not for publication" that he might agree to one more match if he enough money in sight, but before doing so the Iowa farmer said Hack would have to beat all good men in this country, including foreigners. Three good American heavyweight wrestlers are ready to work whenever called upon. These are Jess Westergaard, Ordemann and Charley Cutler. Ordemann recently defeated Cutler at Napoleapolis, but it was not a satisfactory match, as Cutler sustained a bad- DAVIS GIVES PLANS TO WIN Team Which Sets Pace, Compels Other Team to Give Ground and Is Aggressive Is Winner. BY GEORGE DAVIS. (Copyright, 1910, by Joseph B. Bowles). Think quick, act quickly, claim everything in sight and watch every point. Run out every hit, take any kind of chances on the bases, make the other side throw. That is the way to win in baseball. Plainly stated, the team which forces the pace, compels the other team to give ground, assumes the aggressive and the defensive and throws the other team on the defensive at the start is the winner. The hustling, aggressive, pushing club, no matter how much weaker than its adversaries, usually beats them. Team work has been one of my pet theories for many years. I think I know a good deal of inside baseball CHL and team work with other teams, but I never realized fully the possibilities of team work until I was with the White Stockings. I am not claiming any part of the credit, except that I was able to work with two such generals as Comiskey and Jones, and to contribute what I knew of the inside game to them in return for what I learned. I do not think there ever was a team as perfect in defensive and aggressive team work as the White Stockings were under Jones. On eye sight the signals was perfect, and besides that the team was wonderfully acute powers of observation, and every one worked together. One of the principal causes of victory to a pennant winning team is in the selection of pitchers to work against certain teams on certain days. The condition of the sky is studied, the lights and shadows on the grounds, the condition of the grounds and the force and direction of the wind, before George Davis. lwrenched knee in the second fall and had to give up after having beaten Ordemann in the first fall. Three foreigners now in America are all after the title held by Gotch. There may be more than three, but so far there are only three worth mentioning, and even one of these may as well be left out of the running. Zbyszko was easy meat for the Iowa in the final match last spring, and unless he has improved by a good measure he would not be considered by the fans. The two real good foreigners are Hackenschmidt and Mahmout. One or the other of these should get a chance at the crown before they return to their homes. Gotch is quoted as saying that he considers Mahmout the best of the lot. a final selection is made. Of course every man on a team knows what pitcher is likely to be effective against certain teams. The study of the condition of the pitcher then becomes extremely important. He may have been good in his last game, but gone stale or stiff or lost some speed, or his curve. The manager or catcher must study the man in preliminary practice to discover if there has been any such change. Then the other conditions must be taken into consideration. And, after that is all done, and the manager has thought and worried gray hat has been the head, an umbrella may miscall one strike and turn the entire game, which shows how much any one really knows about how to win. GOSSIP OF SPORTDOM They sell the Boston National league team almost every afternoon now in Beantown. That annual row of the ice skaters gives promise of coming along on scheduled time. Packey McFarland insists that he is a lightweight still, but he doesn't care to work at it just yet. Frank Goth may have retired for keeps, but there are a lot of wrestling fans from Missouri who will have to be shown. Eastern collegiate basket ball offi- cials want to let the referee decide whether holding and blocking shall constitute a personal four. If Tulane university professors want to be popular they should know by this time how "incontrovertibly and unanimously" students regard football. Every year they come across with a lot of changes to increase the batting. The latest is make it impossible for a manager to use more than two pitchers in a game. Cleveland baseball fans see a pennant in sight for the Naps next year, according to reports from that city, Jackson and Lajole in the outfield are expected to bring it that way. President Murphy of the Cubs is against any change in our baseball code. Why shouldn't he bat? The could not hope to be more successful under a new set of rules. The principal ambition of the heavy-weight fighters seems to be to bait themselves, but to dig up a "white man's hope" who can fight, or at least make a noise like a chameleon. Russell Ford, the spitball pitcher of the New York Yankees, is clamoring for more salary. Russell says baseball players don't last long and they should "get all out of it that is coming to them while they are good." Major league baseball writers may not have to spell Peckinpaugh after all next year. Owner Summers of the Cleveland Naps is about to complete a deal to farm him to the Portland team in the Pacific Coast league. Artie Latham is probably out of major league baseball. Manager McGraw of the Giants has not sent a contract to the clown of the game. He probably figured that he had enough of them on his staff without carrying an official one. A Detroit baseball writer has dug into the files and discovered that Ed Walsh fanned Larry Lajole on three successive pitched balls in 1908. Thanks for the information. Cleveland writers never dig up such things except on Ty Cobb. Wright brothers, inventors of the biplane flying machine, have started suit against Graham-White, the Englishman, for infringing upon their "bird." Just because Moran was the first man to knock out the original Battler is no reason why the Englishmen should want to cop everything. Dr. Sargent, Harvard's great physical expert, has discovered that men are becoming more ladylike all the time. Perhaps the clever "prof" might make it more interesting if he pointed out some line of sporting endeavor in which he has noticed this with distinctness. Certainly the "taint" is not creeping into football is it? Declares Englishman Will Be His First Opponent When He Returne Early in the Spring. In the following article, published by the Chicago Tribune, Ad Wolgast, the most criticized pugilistic champion in the ring today, attempts to answer his critics and incidentally tells what his intentions are in regard to Owen Moran and the rest of the lightweight who are clamoring at the championship door for recognition: I am a fighter, not a press agent, but I have been attacked so much and roasted so generously that I believe it is up to me to tell the public a few facts. All this talk about my alleged loafing does not bother me a bit, when I when I get in shape I'll step out and make all my critics take off their hats to me. And right here let me say that Moran will get the first chance. I held him to a draw in New York when I had never fought anybody but dubs, and had only been in the business a year, so does it stand to reason that I fear him now, when I have improved 1,000 per cent, and he is the same scraper he was three years ago? If Moran wants to fight me right away, why did he sign up for a three months' stage? Not that I mean that he fights the same when it comes time to fight see if I am not prepared before he is. I have had two fights since I won the title from Nelson last February, and there has been an awful yell because I have not boxed offener. If my "panning" friends would take time to remember they would probably rec MASK "Ad" Wolgast. collect that Nelson did not fight for six months after his first fight with Gana. And no one roasted him. In the first bout, that with Redmond in Milwaukee, I broke a small bone in my wrist. I know the accident has been sneered at, but if any sporting written in the country doubts the seriousness of the injury I will show him the signed andawitness of two of the most prominent doctors of Milwaukee. Stung by the criticism of a lot of Nelson booster's, I took on a young fellow at a small town in Wisconsin two months later to see whether my arm could stand the strain. It was a foolish venture, for I broke the bone in the same place again. Had my arm stood the strain I would have signed to box Nelson in November, as I had announced immediately after I won the title. Just when I will be ready to fight is a question. I have been doing some light work with my bad arm, and it is coming along nicely. Naturally, with a big fight in sight I wish to take matters easily, and you can take it from me that I will not enter the ring again until I am absolutely certain that the wing is O. K. When it gets right, which I think will be in about a month, I will be ready for any and all of them. Fighting is the way I make my living, and the cost of lying is pretty high. I hear that Knockout Brown is on my trail. Who is this Knockout person? I never heard of him until he won from Tommy Murphy, and anyone who cannot beat Tommy Murphy ought to take to selling hair ribbons. If Mr. Brown wants a fight he will have to get a reputation first. Let him fight Moran or Attell, or some one of class, and if he beats them I will be ready to talk to him. There is absolutely no chance of my fighting Nelson unless the public forces me into it. Just by way of closing, I beg the public to wait just a little while. I have had a long rest and feel like a bulldog. When my arm gets right, lifting the arm of the country will see all they want of the lightweight champion. Kansas City Game Nets $33,823. The receipts of the Kansas-Missouri football game, held at Kansas City Thanksgiving day, were the largest ever taken in at any game west of the Missouri river, amounting to $33,823. Of this sum each team receives $15,220. The total paid attendance was 16,572. Efforts are being made to induce the heads of the two colleges to permit the playing of the annual game there again next year. No More Challenges George Hackeneschmidt's manager says that in future the big Russian will refuse to wrestle unless the tiresome custom of introducing the challengers from the stage on which he works is done away with. And patrons of the game will applaud this stand, and practise has gone beyond all limits. Huge Turk Coming. Correlly, weighing 310 pounds, one of the sultan's giant Turk wrestlers, is crossing the big pond, to make all other grapplers now in inhabiting Chicago and other palestraal centers look like Mahmout, who says he is now a chorus member American, says he does not draw the color line. THE BOUDOIR Dame Fashions Diary MAKES UNFAILING APPEAL TO WOMEN OF TASTE. Introduction of Fur Accessories or Trimmings Necessary to Place Cloak, Suit or Gown in Its Winter Class. There is something about combination of fur and lace or fur and other sheer fabrics that makes an unfalling appeal to women of elegant tastes. It is as if it were always summer in the gay land of fashionables and the intro- 5 duction of fur necessary to place the coat or wrap or gown in the winter season. Therefore we have draped gowns showing chiffon with fur border or the filmslest, and most charming, of net or chiffon sleeves finished with bands of fur. There is a hint of the regal in fine furs and wearing them lends an "air" to the costume which is over with fine lace. Tennison reminds us that "splendor, dear to women" marks the choice of their apparel. Fur is everywhere introduced in millinery, scarfs, gowns and fancy muffs. The fad of the season is hat and muff to match with a satin scarf which may or may not be bordered with fur. The pretty lady in decollete gown with big fur muff and hat, may appear at once inconsistent and charming to the masculine observer, but she is not really depending on her fur accessorized as a means of keeping warm. She is wearing them for effect and provided herself this season with an ample and comfortable jacket, a coat of an Indian blanket, and made for real warmth. This apparent shapelessness in cloaks is another instance of deceptive appearances for every fold in the drapery is carefully consid- ered by the maker. All those who possess good furs should take the best care of them. They are growing more precious from year to year, as the demand outruns the supply. But in millinery there will be no lack for millinery furs are clever imitations, as a rule. JULIA BOTTOMLEY. New Table Matx Embossed table mats, covers and pillow tops are used this season by all up-to-date housekeepers. These are in two layers, the upper one being embossed. These come in two tones of the same color. Almost as inexcusable and Can Cause as Much Trouble as Tactlessness in Speech. There is a tactlessness in dress that is almost as inexcusable, and can as nearly often wreck a woman's chances of happiness, as tactlessness of speech. This, perhaps, is somewhat of ag exaggeration, but there is enough truth in it to warrant women giving it their attention. We all know how ill it at ease a woman is who is not suitably gowned. If unfortunately, she has chosen a high neck gown when other women are clad in low necked ones, she has reached the most acute stage of discomfort. If she clothes herself in a tailor-made when the occasion calls for an afternoon freck, she is still uncomfortable, but not so absolutely wretched as in the first instance. The woman of small income should, therefore, have in her wardrobe several simple gowns that will suit every occasion rather than one or two ex Paris Made the Law and Everyone Has Followed It Joy-ously. Most certainly very small waists are not today a necessity in beauty culture; indeed, some classic statues dressed in Parisian modes might pass muster now; twenty-six inches is none too big, even twenty-eight inches. Paris made the law, and every one followed it joyously; even the stays, pulls a you moustache, will not give you a small waist. It is even rumored that Frenchwomen pad the front of the figure, to cause it to appear straight. It is not the waist we have to reduce, but the hips; the one desideratum is to keep them to the straight line. Catherine de Medici, when she introduced the bone corset, made thirteen inches the right size for the waist, and many a woman at court sacrificed her life to attain it. There is no necessity to have long bones to keep in the hips; coult or brocade may be out so as to confine the dimension. Likewise, those are now left full and easy play; they want to get too tubelike, which seems the special danger of the moment. DASHING LITTLE ULSTER. ```markdown ``` This dashing little ulster model might be used for a storm coat or a quite smart garment of cloth or velvet. Here the material employed is a fine woolen brown, a handsome satin in the same red lining the garment all through. Embroidery Substitute. This season of lovely and costly flowered chiffons and nets, the girl who sighs for them in vain can evolve a creditable substitute if she is skilled with her needle. Let her embroider on Paris muslin or handkerchief linen flowers and foliage in any color and size preferred. These can be worked in Kensington stitch and shade, but Wallachian stitch is rapid and easy. The sprays can then be applied to Brussels net for blouses or whole gowns. The work can also be done directly on chiffon by basting tissue paper underneath to give body to the embroidery. The paper is easily pulled away later. Many different kinds of flowers are found in the patterns for Wallachian embroidery and the ingenuity of the worker will show how they can be artistically applied. The flowers can be embroidered in a single tone to give monochrome effects, but it is newer to shade them and not much more trouble. New Hatpins. Among the newest hatpins are those mounted with birds' heads, small turtles of fancy feathers, a pair of tiny outspread wings and a hundred and one other varieties. tremely handsome ones. It seems that the plain coat and skirt are the form of attire for which the largest number of occasions exist just now. And a good looking tail suit is absolutely essential if a woman wishes to be well dressed. They can be bad with good lines and of a smart wish to nearly the shops, but one should be careful not to select one that is overtrimmed. A simple theater frock in some light, attractive color, slightly round at the neck and with the short sleeve, is also a very necessary garment. Then if one possesses a black crepe do chine dinner gown, low in the neck, with lace or not sleeves, one has the three essential garments in a woman's wardrobe, and one can always feel that one is in no danger of finding herself without a suitable frock for any occasion. A Nail Hint. Nails used in bathrooms and kitchen on which damp cloth and towels may be hung should be painted with acrylic paint that they do not leave rusty marks. Entered in the Post office at Minneapolis, June 23, as second class matter. Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.06 SIX MONTHS ..... 1.25 Rates covering postage to all foreign countries, Philippine Islands and Insular possessions. Foreign subscriptions solicited. Published Every Saturday by CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 225 Cedar av., Minneapolis, Minn. All personal advertisements in the local columns must be paid for in advance. All public comment inserted only over the author's signature Our privileges will be extended to all. We insert communications verbatim, and return no manuscripts. Therefore when you write, be sure you're right. "Smile! and the world smiles with you, Knock; and you go alone; For the cheerful Grin will let you in Where the Kicker is never known." A Merry Xmas and A Happy New Year to "The Appeal," and "The Guide" of St. Paul, and "The Weekly Visitor" of our City. Fra Elbertus (Elbert Hubbard) in his "Little Journeys" ranks Booker Washington among one of his "Great Teachers." Many of the Negro Publications condemn him as a traitor. There is no people in the world which more quickly recognizes and appreciates the qualities of frankness and sincerity, whether they are exhibited in a friend or in an opponent, in a white man or in a black man, than the white people of the South. I have found that there is a class that has gained a good deal of fleeting popularity for possessing what was supposed to be courage in cursing and abusing all classes of Southern white people on all possible occasions. But as I have watched the careers of this class of Negroes in practically every case their popularity and influence with the masses of colored people have not been lasting. Booker T. Washington in the World's Work. We didn't hear of that Minister being held up (after making his rounds) or that Church being robbed, but the Scholars of that Sunday School received only two oranges apiece (that's all) from the tree. This is the best ever. He produced as per promise. A Christmas Tree. Much criticism is against Judg Finehout on account of his remarks when sentencing a Negro prisoner—and our people are too quick to conclude that he, the Judge) is in wrong. Investigation has proven that this Negro acted disgracefully on a car, and there were present respectable Negroes and their wives and who were disgusted and embarrassed on this beast's account. On the conductor's refusal to accept a void transfer, he abused him and threatened to shoot him, etc. There is no authority that Judge Finehout said that "in the South they would hang him to a tree"—but it is true—We are glad that he was sentenced and such as he should be reminded of the privileges and rights that are being denied our race on account of of these who neither respect God or man. The Broad Axe in last issue gave much publicity to the Reception in New York, where Mrs. W. T. Francis, of St. Paul and Mrs. Booker T. Washington were present. We have heard of Yellow Journalism, but this is truly Black Journalism. Shame on you! Read "Marse Henry's" Newpaper Maxims! Drink from the cup of Gallantry and satire the thirst of Envy and Revenge! Don't sling mud at the women—through social columns, but "Hew to the Line" editorially and may the chips fall on the men who CAN BEAR them. Needs of Calhoun Colored School. Recent efforts on the part of the Rev. Ambribe Field and those associated with him to raise funds for the Calhoun Colored school, Calhoun, Ga. have been very successful. It takes $30,000 annually to run the institution. To put the school on a good financial basis, Mr. Field says, an endowment of at least $200,000 is needed. The school is located in the center of an immense population of colored people, among whom it is doing excellent work. Odd Fellows of the Far West Active. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in the far west is still holding its own. In Denver Dr. P. E. Spratlin is working up a new club, which already has a large number of applicants enrolled. When the club is made into a lodge it will be a splendid addition to secret society life in Denver. New Political Emancipation The independent vote is proclaiming a new emancipation, says the Southwestern Christian Advocate—an emancipation from the tyranny of the party whip and from the sneers and scorn of those who would brand the man as a traitor who dared to vote as he thought best. It is very essential, under prevailing circumstances that we should seek higher degrees in Masonry. It gives us the desired light, as how to aid our Brethren for the service of God, and the betterment of mankind. Recognizing in our highest privilege "The Fatherhood of God" and make "All the Living, Living for All." This cardinal principle makes itself manifest amongst its members of the highest degree, far more than amongst those of the symbolic degree taking the advantage you have into consideration. Now, then, if my love and interest for the order prompted me to go through the Blue Lodge or Symbolic degrees and I becoming favorably impressed why should I not get more on the same order? And why should you not get more on the same order? An opportunity will present itself early in 1911. If I should live and nothing happens there will be a Royal Arch Chapter, and a Commandery of Knight Templars, organized in Minneapolis. Master Masons in good standing, "Govern yourself accordingly." As a Mason's work is never done we can only do our best in regard to leading to the "Good of Universal Brotherhood." Our Sublime object. We are all deputized, a vast committee, to work for "Our Father, who art in Heaven." Fraternally submitted, Ernest B. James, 32", Ill. Com. North Star Consistory No. 14. Several persons have asked us not to mention certain happenings to the "persons higher up" among our race. Knowing that we cannot well disregard entirely the wishes of all, or to yield to the requests of some, without offending others, we will say, that this is not, a fraternal or social publication but a newspaper. We seek neither to expose or shield but to print the truth about everybody whether "higher up" or "lower down" especially when such has appeared in our dailies. If it's in the Star, it's right. St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 15, 1910. Editor Twin City Star. Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sir: As Chairman of the Committee issuing bulletin dated Nov. 28th to "Sleeping Car Porters and Car Service Men of the United States," I wish to make the following statements: — I believe it a good idea for the Sleeping Car Porters and Car Service Men to have such an organization as the boys need protection along a good many lines, and I believe such an organization would do a good deal toward giving it to them. I did endorse such a movement but did not preside at any committee meeting at any time, to draw up resolutions relative to the formation of the circular. The committee assumed the responsibility of getting out the circular in their own idea and when I returned to the City I was confronted with the circular. I do not think it right for the committee to use any man's name unless they were given permission to use it, and although my name appeared as Chairman of the committee, I am not responsible for the committee's action. In regard to having the Convention on December 26th: As that is the day on which Christmas will be celebrated this year, I did not think it would be possible to get a body of men to sit in a convention on that day. I have lived in this City for the past fifteen years, and have always tried to live in such a way that my actions would be above reproach, and when the matter was brought to my attention I felt that it would be quite an honor to act as Chairman of a body of men of this kind, and personally hoped this idea would be carried out. I hope the convention can be arranged for some other day when it will be more convenient for a large gathering. We must try to progress along intellectual and business lines and I believe that this kind of movement formed on a systematic basis, is a move in the right direction. Youtter very truly, Chas. Saunders, 471 W. Central Ave. NOTICE. The Star is Still Shining. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. WE NEED THE MONEY. Every Little Bit Helps. This Should Be Stopped. The behavior of our young people at our churches and public gatherings is beautiful. This is the "raising generosity" and actions of the best families. There is a lack of home training and parents are alone responsible. MORI TAYLOR WILL COMPETE. In Match Race at Buffalo. Major Taylor, the crack colored sprint cyclist, many of whose records stands today will return to the cycling game this season. He has signed to compete in a four cornered match race at Buffalo, which will be a curtain riser for the six-day-grind to be held there in January. He has passed up the six-day contests and will meet Kramer, Clarke and another rider yet to be selected for the sprint contest. SENATE CONFIRMS NEW COLLECTOR G. T. COTTRILL FOR HUNOLULU Brief Bits of Information From Our Washington Correspondent Reveal What Is Going on In Official and Educational Circles In the Capital City—Yuletide Songs Heard. By OLIVER RANDOLPH. Washington—Charles T. Cottrill and Whitefield McKinlay are in the limelight, politically speaking, on account of the appointment of one to a responsible and lucrative office by the president and the confirmation of the other by the senate. President Taft nominated Charles T. Cottrill for the position of collector of customs at Honolulu, Hawaii. The appointment of Mr. Cottrill has been semiofficially announced for some time. A few days prior to the elections last November it was given out on what has been taken as reliable information that Mr. Cottrill would be appointed to the above named position and that William H. Lewis would be appointed an assistant attorney general. With pleasing promptness the senate has confirmed the nomination of Whitfield McKinley as collector of customs at Georgetown, D. C. The nomination of Mr. McKinley was sent to congress along with a big batch of other recess appointments. While there was some talk of opposition, yet the friends of Mr. McKinley have asserted all along that the nomination would go through without a hitch. Dr. and Mrs. B. T. Washington's Visit. Mrs. Booker T. Washington spoke at the Colored Women's Christian association recently. The meeting at which Mrs. Washington spoke was held in the new building of the association on T street. Mrs. Washington emphasized the need of industry and the importance of character in her address. The audience greeted her most enthusiastically, and her address was punctured with applause. The day after Mrs. Washington spoke her distinguished husband joined her in this city. He was accompanied by his "traveling private secretary," Mr. Nathan Hunt. Dr. Washington attended the meeting of the Jeanes fund board recently at the COVERED BY VANESS WEBE White House and also spoke at the dedication of Science hall, Howard university. Miss Childers a Musical Genius. Christmas songs were sung at vesper services at Howard university Sunday preceding the holidays. Miss Lulu Vere Childers, the talented director of the choir, who is also head of the musical department at Howard, had prepared an excellent musical program for her. The vested choir of fifty voices was assisted by the university orchestra. The choir sang the following anthems: Processional "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing." "Oh, Little Town of Bethelme." "Come Uuto Me," from the "Messiah." "Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful." "Savlour, We Adore Thee." The solos were "Oh, Thou That Tellest Good Tidings." "Holy Night" and "There's a Song in the Air, There's a Star in the Sky." Andrew Rankin chapel was filled to overflowing with students and friends. Under Miss Childers' inspiration the vested choir has risen to be one of the leading features on Howard Hill. On Sunday afternoon throngs of fashionably dressed Washington folk can be seen wending their way to the "vessers on the hill." Fifth Anniversary of Cherubim Lodge. Members and friends of Cherubim lodge, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, crowded Summer hall, Brooklyn, at the recent fifth annual reception of the lodge. Splendid dance music was furnished, and everybody enjoyed the new features introduced by the managers in charge of the orchestra and the floor space reserved for the use of the patrons. Railroad men will find it convenient to visit the Porters' and Walters' Hotel, 319 Wabasha St., St. Paul. Its appointments are first class and the management has proven that they are "up to date." Pool and Billiard Room, Reading Room—Catf in Connection. Carl D. Pickett and Sylvester Oliver Carl D. Pickett and Sylvester Oliver Managers. It is rumored that a Negro will be appointed as Deputy Sheriff in St. Paul. FIRST ANNUAL BALL to be given by the St. Paul Hotel's Waiters at Hiawatha Hall, St. Paul JANUARY 5th, 1910. ADMISSION 50 CTS. The members will spare no pains to make this the social event of the season. COMMITTEE. W. E. Alexander, M. A. Johnson, W. England, G. N. Lewis, W. L. Plumamer, A. Scott, R. Sidney Harris. Southern Theatre SevenCorners 15th and Washington Avenues So. Refined Vaudeville Moving Picture Shows Continues Performance Admission 10 Cents Where Fashion Reigns PEARCE'S POST ADS 407 NICOLEY Everything for Women's Wear—Popular Prices A Positive Relief to Sufferers. Cures RHEUMATISM, LUMBAGO, NEURALGIA, PLEURESY, ETC. Unique Chemical Co., Mfgrs. Minneapolis, Minn. FOR SALE BY. W. J. UTLEY, Sole Agent. 94 East 5th St., St. Paul. High Grade Work Moderate Prices H. Larsen Photo Studio 1501 Washington Ave. So. My Work for the Colored People has Always Given Satisfaction. Phone: T. S. Center 4085 Minneapolis, Minn. Baseball Headquarters The Keystone Buffet 1313 Wash. Ave. So. Choiceest of Wines Liquors & Cigars, Pool and Billards ORIGINAL CHOP HOUSE TABLE d'HOTE and A LA CARTE. for Good Things to Eat THE GOPHER GRILL MRS. NORA YOUNG, PROP. Mr. Wm. M. Gibbs, Manager. 69½ THIRD ST. ST. PAUL DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR OLD HATS Now is The Time to Have Them RE-BLOCKED and RENOVATED In Up-To-Date Style J. A. HUSSEY 243 HENNEPIN AVE. Second Floor "From Maker to You" $1 00 A Week Don't worry about the money. Pay us after Christmas in small, convenient sums. Women's Tailored Suits Silk Suits and Dresses Coats, Furs, Silk Waists Millinery, Petticoats Separate, Skirts, Shoes Misses' Suits, Children's Coats Men's Suits, Overcoats Separate Trousers Fancy Vests Hats and Shoes Boys' Suits and Overcoats How about your winter outfit? We have the guaranteed qualities—at low, plain prices. Askin & Marine Co. 413 Nicollet Ave. 2nd FL002 --- SECOND ANNUAL Grand Entertainment at TSCIDA'HALL LEFOND AND ARUNDEL STS. ST. PAUL DECEMBER 22nd, 1910 There will be a number of prizes given away to lucky ticket holders. Each ticket will have a number, and every ticket will have an equal chance. Some of the prizes are real cut glass, come and see for yourself. Entertainment Committee. D. L. Rates, President, Rev. J. R. White, Manager, Lea Coleman, Sec, Charlie Minor, Director. FURNISHED ROOMS. Special Rates to Theatrical People. All modern improvements, up-to-date appointments—cars pass the door. Call or write Mrs. Chas. Burch, 2433 4th Ave. So., Minneapolis. FURNISHED ROOM. Comfortable room, all modern, convenience, respectable parties will rent reasonably to married couple. Mrs. John N. Mack, 3505 Bryant Ave. So. Call or write. DEARBORN HALL 43-45 So. 4th Street TO LET FOR ALL OCCASIONS. Call on C. L. McCULLOUGH 919 Nicollet Ave. Phone N. W. South 5649. MACEO CLUB C. W. KING Manager 725 WASHINGTON AVENUE SO. N. W. Phane Nicollet 1404 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. White & Mac Naught The Popular Priced JEWELERS and OPTICANS Watch Repairing and Manufacturing 506 NICOLLET AVE. MINNEAPOLIS Commercial Tonsorial Parlors FIRST CLASS IN EVERY PARTICULAR Electric Massage, Hot and Cold Baths, Porcelain Bath Tubs, Handsome Reception Room. Artists in Full White Uniform. 94 East Fifth Street ST. PAUL, MINN. TEL. CEBAR 3330 W. J. UTLEY & CO. PROPRIETORS Peterson, The Druggist 1501 Washington Ave. So. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS, PRESCRIPTIONS. He Solicits Your Patronage. PRINTING FIRST-CLASS WORK MODERATE PRICES BRING YOUR JOB WORK TO THE TWIN CITY STAR 223-225 Cedar Ave. MINNEPOLIS, MINNEASOTA Phone: T. S. Center 2520 LADIES LOOK! Every lady can have a beautiful and luxurious head of hair that uses the Magic Drill. After a shampoo or Magic Drill the hair, remove it and it will be the Magic Drill the curlest head of hair. The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, is alone, put into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater. The steel heating bar which irons the hair, is alone, put into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater. After the bar is heated the comb goes back into place and is held by the handle. The Magic Heater is also suitable for curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in the Magic Drill Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $3.00. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. Magic Shampoo Drer Co. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Headquarters for Railroad Men Dan Williams' Restaurant 306 Third Street South Special Sunday Dinner 25c Business Men's Lunch 15c From 11:30 to 3 p.m. From 11 to 2 p.m. Home Cooking is my Specialty FLORSHEIM SHOES represent perfection in fine shoemaking Get acquainted with COMFORT and become one of our SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. STANLEY SHOE COMPANY 422 NICOLLET AVENUE The "Well Dressed Man" "Will do Well" T. S. 3559 to call on N. W. Main 183 The Vaaso Tailors CLEANERS - DYERS 1023 4th Ave. So., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Correct Fit Guaranteed Workmanship Unexcelled Our Stock Contains 500 Samples of Fashionable Suitings. WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE WM. M. GARRETT, Manager TEL. NORTH WEST MAIN 537 "Senator Foraker's Political Life is an Open book" THE FORAKER CAFE ELECTRIC LIGHTED (ESTABLISHED 1908) 214 THIRD STREET SOUTH Special Sunday Dinner 25c FROM 12 TO 3 P. M. Business Men's Lunch 15c FROM 11 TO 2 P. M. Grand New Years Ball Wm R; Morris E, R, J| P. Jackson, Chaplain, Z. J. Johnson, Treas. W. M. Scott, Fin. Sec. G. E. Southall, Rec. Sec'y H. D. Parker Esquire, Tale Tishnour. E. L. K. Jno Spaulding, E. L. K. Jas. Burkes E. L. K. S. L. Johnson, I. G. Ross Hamilton Tyler T W. GALBRETH Proprietor FOR BEST ROOMS PRONE: N. W. Nic. 2178 IT IS JUST LIKE HOME TOM'S PLACE AND CLOSE TO WORK. 122 HENNEPIN AVENUE -Same Old Place. Annex: 1304 WASH. AVE. SO. Special Accommodations far Ladies and Gentlemen THE LOYAL LEGION CO-OPERATIVE INVESTMENT CO., LTD. THE LOYAL LEGION CO-OPERATIVE INVESTMENT CO., LTD. HEAD OFFICE: Edmonton, Alta, Canada. Incorporated in Alberta, Canada. AUTHORIZED CAPITAL $2,000,000. Payable $1.00 per share with application and $1.00 per share the 1st of each month thereafter until fully paid. WE DO A GENERAL Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Business, dealing in all kinds of value-increasing propositions such as Town Sites, Timber Limits, Lands, Ranch Lands, Large Tract of Land en bloe and City Properties of all kinds. WE WILL LOOK AFTER YOUR properties, pay your taxes, make Transfers on invest, take on investment in increasing Canadian Propriations in a First-class Mortgage Securities only. WE ARE ABLE TO GIVE you the best service possible to obtain. IT WILL COST YOU but a Postage Stamp for full information, description, price, etc., on propositions in any part of the Canadian West. President—WILLIAM E. NOBLES, ESQ., Provincial Auditors' Office, Edmonton, Alta. President—H. W. B. DOUGLAS, ESQ., President, The Douglas Company, Limited, License Commissioner for Province of Alberta. 2nd Vice-President—DAVID B. MULLEN, ESQ., Secretary, Western Canada Division The Loyal Legion of Labour. Secretary-Treasurer—Z. W. MITCHELL, ESQ., P. O. Box $02 Edmonton, Alberta. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer—JOHN STEINBRECKER, ESQ., Calgary, Alta., President, German-American Colonization Company. Ames Lodge No. 106 McCulloughs Orchestra Admission 35c I. B. P. O. E. W. Committee of Arangeme sirman W. M. Scott. Officers Dearborn Hall Monday Evening, Jan.2,1910 Jas. Burkes Floor Manager Defective