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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL Defective Page VOL. I Single Copies 5 Cents MINNEAPOLIS Rev. W. D. Carter, former pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Paul, preached at Zion Baptist Church Sunday last at morning and evening services. He also preached every evening during this past week at the "Revival Services," which was a great success. Rev. Withers is pleased to have the assistance of such an able worker and eminent divine who is so well liked by the people. The Women's Guild met with Mrs. Jas. A. Roberts, 2834 5th Ave. So., on Wednesday evening. Regular business was attended to, and all present were pleased with the work done and congratulated their hostess on her hospitality. The Masked Valentine Entertainment at Bethesda Church on St. Valentine's Day was greatly enjoyed by both young and old. Rev. and Mrs. Carter always find a most pleasant way to amuse those who follow their entertainments. Bethesda Church members and friends are proud of the work of Rev. Carter. The Afro-American Charity Club met with Mrs. Withers on Thursday. The meeting was a success and well attended. Mr. Chas. W. Brown, who is attending school in Milwaukee, read a paper—on "Lincoln—A character worthy of Emulation", at the St. Mark's Church Feb. 13th. Rev. C. W. Roberts, pastor. There were 12 numbers on the programme. We are sorry that we were forced to omit many ads for this issue. We do no CREDIT BUSINESS. If your ad is worth inserting—you should pay for it. If you pay rent and other expenses, you can pay us or Pass it up. Many are in this issue who will be cut off next issue. We have nothing to say about other publisher's rules. Stick where your credit is good. We want the CASH IN ADVANCE. Delegation Visits Governor. A delegation of Spanish War Veterans from the Camps of the Twin Cities visited Gov. Eberhart on Tuesday requesting the appointment of Judge J. W. Flinehout as a member of the Board of Control of the Soldiers Home. Past Dep't Comd'r Hugh V. Koch made this request. The Governor has given his word of approval, and spoke complimentary of the organization, its right of representation—and especially commended Comrade Finehout. Comrades Edwards, Dolan, Rodgers, McKennon, Capt. Catlin, U. S. A., and Chas. S. Smith, (of the Star) composed the delegation. A burglar attempted to enter the residence of Mrs. Lizzie Von Hook, 2900 11th Ave. So., during last week. Mrs. Van Hook and her daughter Beulah and Mildred Plummer, a friend of the Van Hook's were alone in the house. After retiring they heard heard some one at the front door and saw a man attempting to open the front window. They telephoned the police. When they arrived the burglar had aviated. Mr. Leon Vance, headwaiter of the University Club, became the proud father of a 14 pound boy, born at Chicago on January 26, where Mrs. Vance is under the care of Dr. Dan. Williams the specialist. She will undergo a very serious operation as soon as she has regained her strength. Both mother and son are well. majesty in Buckingham palace, winning great applause from its distinguished auditors. It subsequently toured continental Europe in concert, returning to this country flushed with honors and considerable cash. The Ninth cavalry band is a comer; indeed, it has already arrived. The innate pride of its members will impel them now that the ice has been broken to strive to attain to the highest degree of excellency under the leadership of Mr. Hammond, who is so splendidly proving his worth to his race and breaking down the barriers of caste by his acknowledged ability as a first class instructor. NINTH CAVALRY MILITARY BAND Its Proficiency Due to Director Hammond's Careful Training. NO QUESTION OF HIS ABILITY. First Colored Bandmaster Appointed to Position In United States Army Has Proved His Worth as an Instructor—Commanding Officers and Men Proud of Him. Fort Russell, Wyo.—The Ninth cavalry military band, now stationed here, is a first class organization which owes its success to the careful training of Wade H. Hammond, the first colored bandmaster appointed to instruct colored musicians in the United States army. Heretofore military bands, like colored troops, have been trained by white men. Mr. Hammond is an experiment, and he appears to have put all doubts to rest as to his ability to "deliver the goods." His success has been marvelous. The men under him have responded to his methods of teaching in a way which has excited the admiration of the commanding officers of the post. Their skill and proficiency as performers have caused unstinted praise DIRECTOR W. H. HAMMOND. to be showered upon Director Hammond for his painstaking and intelligent instruction of the men committed to him for training. So entirely satisfactory is Director Hammond's work, not alone to his immediate commanding officer, but to the men who compose the Ninth cavalry band, that they have decided to make up a large fund to enable him to spend his furlough in Europe, where he will have an opportunity to study the methods of army bands and concert orchestras of the old world. This is indeed a high compliment to the professional ability of this colored musical director. Hitherto this field has been monopolized almost entirely by white bandmasters, and they have not always been in thorough sympathy with the men under them. The success of this band disproves the oft repeated statement that colored men will not be led by colored officers in the army and that they are better led by white men. Director Hammond's men seem to have responded more readily to his methods of instruction than the white officers commanding the post had expected, and the experiment of a colored bandmaster for a colored band has been shown to be such a howling success that other worthy and competent men ambitious to win honors and distinction in this branch of the military service of the United States will now have little difficulty in finding a market for their wares. Colored bandmasters have flourished in Europe for years. Some of the best musicians in the world are black men. They are scattered all over Europe, South America, Brazil, Spain, the West Indies and France. Some of the best bands in the West Indies are led by black men, and the bands in Brazil, Porto Rico, old Spain and Cuba are some of them not only led by black men, but are largely composed of black men. The first colored band in America to make a concert tour of Europe and the continent was the celebrated Frank Johnson's band of Philadelphia, which some sixty or seventy years ago went to England and by special command of Queen Victoria played before her SPECIAL. U. S. W. V. ASK REPRESENTATION. ATTEMPTED ROBBERY. Subscribe to the Star. Named in Honor of President. A new club was organized at the home of Mrs. John Sellers, and named in honor of Mrs. Ione E. Gibbs, Pres. of the Afro-American Federated clubs. Its officers are Mrs. John Sellers, Pres., Mrs. Helen Jackson, Sec'y, Mrs. Lillian Lewis, Asst. Sec'y. Much credit is due these women for their effort and purpose in trying to commemorate the name and honor of their President, Mrs. Gibbs, who is one of the most estimable characters and a woman worthy of remembrance. Success to the Ione E. Gibbs Club and its members. 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 subscribers are not kicking. Lincoln's Birthday was observed throughout the Twin Cities, also the birthday of Frederick Douglass, the greatest Negro of the Nineteenth century. THE LADIES SOCIAL CLUB. The Ladies Social Club met at the residence of Mrs. M. O. Cannon Thursday afternoon where they played whist from 3 to 6. Mrs. Doston won first prize, a beautiful plate. Japanese wind-bells were given Mrs. Stewart who won second prize and a pair of embroidery hoops were awarded Mrs. R. B. Grey who won the booby. Mrs. G. W. Nelson was guest of honor. Refreshments were served and the occasion was greatly enjoyed by those present. FIDELITY COURT, NO. 345, O. O. C. will present by the "SAVED, OR A WIFE'S PERIL" at Dania Hall, 5th St. and Cedar Ave. Minneapolis TUESDAY EVE. FEB. 28th, 8 P. M. After the Play there will be Dancing. Committee: Mrs. Mattie Darby, Mrs. Amelia Chambers, Mrs. Mary E. Pone ADMISSION 25 CENTS. Mr. M. O. Cannon, who was at home suffering with tonsilitis is able to be at work again. Mrs. Ben. Hall, 582 7th Ave. No., and Mrs. Osear Clark, 2941 Pillsbury Ave. are visiting Mrs. Hall's relatives in Chicago. Word has been received that Miss Beulah Corneal and her mother arrived safely in Denver, and she is improving. Don't forget the Calanthean Ladies at Dania Hall Feb. 28. The Musical Morrisons, are making good on the up state circuit. Smoke the Reliable 5c SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5c Colored Walters are at Cromble's Cafe, having replaced the whites. They are employed at The Nicollet, West, National, and Rogers Hotels, also Trask's and Cromble's Cafe, and the Commercial and University Clubs. We will tell you about the head-walters' later on. Mr. J. M. Morris, the Undertaker, was called to Denver last week to attend the funeral of his brother, Mr. J. W. Morris, formerly head-walter of the Estes Park Hotel, who died of pneumonia. He was very popular, and known by his intimate friends as "Dude." The remains were sent to Wichita, Kan. Mr. Morris leaves a widow, two brothers and a host of friends. Brown and Parker's pool room and barbershop was partially destroyed by fire on last Tuesday. They are still able to attend to their customers as usual. See the advertisement of the McHie residence. A splendid investment. A golden opportunity to secure a thoroughly modern home in a desirable part of the residence district. Do it now! WHEN AT SEVEN CORNERS GO TO PETERSON'S FOR DRUGS. Judge Johnson's Valentine Dance was largely attended. He had his usual crowd and it was a big evening. We hope that the Judge will Sent your notes to the "Star" office Mr. Frederick McCracken, is practically a well man and the physicians are as such surprised as any one over the fact. This sounds good to everybody. DULUTH TO BE OR NOT TO BE. That is the question with St. Mark's A. M. E. Church of Duluth. In the last fifteen years, there probably have been enough money donated to the colored people of Duluth, to build four churches either of which would be a credit to any people, but not until the present pastor, Jonathan Brewer, came to this city three years ago was there any material difference manifested in the condition of said church. Since Rev. Brewer has been in Duluth, the old frame building has been replaced by a sand stone basement which is being used for a church until the superstructure is completed. The parsonage, which was a shell has been remodeled into a modern building, and there is only a mortgage for a few hundred dollars standing against the property. The members of St. Mark's A. M. E. Church do not seem to appreciate their present pastor, and if his statements from the pulpit Sunday night are true, it is only a matter of time when he will give up the charge. The church is a hundred dollars behind in his salary. The majority of the members either remain away from church altogether or go to church and contribute dimes and nickles when they can well afford to contribute halves and dollars. The friends of the church are willing to follow in the support of the church, if the members will take the lead. Mrs. Walter C, Foster of Superior, Mrs. Walter C, Foster of Superior, Wis., who has been sick for some time is improving. Miss Nettie Foster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Foster, of Superior, Wis., was confined to her bed a few days last week. Mr. Jas. G. Thurman, our Attorney of Superior, was in Duluth on business this week. Chas. W. Scrutchin, Attorney of Semidid, Minn., is so busy that he was compelled to postpone his visit to Duluth at this time. William Miller, who has been sick for some time, is much improved. Mrs. W. P. Mauppins, has just returned from St. Lukes Hospital where she underwent a serious operation. Mrs. Jonathan Brewer is at home from the Hospital and doing nicely after an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. Rosie Bush, who was in the Hospital, and who underwent a serious operation is up and around again. Mrs. Joseph Combs, who has been visiting friends and relatives in St. Paul, has returned home. Mrs. J. Louis Ervin, is in Sparta, Wis., visiting her sister, Mrs. Rose Knudson, who is very ill. Mr. H. J. Shelton, is up and around again. If you have any news worth knowing, and it does not appear in this paper, remember that it is your fault. Send your personalts to J. Lewis Ervin, 1006 Torrey Bldg. and they will certainly appear, all notices, subscriptions and ads must be paid for in advance. Mr. Scott Mason of St. Paul, was in Duluth on business this week. The Appomattox Social Club met Tuesday evening at the home of Miss H. E. Johnson's. A nice program was rendered and officers were elected as follows: Mrs. R. C. McCollough, Pres.; Mrs. Walter Posle, Vice Pres.; Mrs. E. Smith, Sec'y.; Mr. John Bean, Treas.; Mr. Earl Smith, Editor. They contemplate giving a fancy dress Ball in the near future. Mr. Chas. Brodie has sold out his saloon on Michigan St. Mr. Harvey L. Pittman, has been engaged by Atty. Ervin to solicit subscribers, ads, and news for the Star. He is Choir-Master of St. Mark's and a very reliable and energetic member of our race. A Sacred Orchestra Recital was given by William's Orchestra at Rowley's on January 29th. Mr. Henry Williams conducted, assisted by Mr. W. B. Richardson, Baritone Soloist and The Merry Maker's Glee Club. This is the first time in Duluth's history that a colored man has given such a classical recital. The orchestra includes thirty members all white (excepting the three children of Mr. Williams). Among the numbers were two of the Conductors' own composition, Peggy—(A Baritone Solo), and The Lowell School March. The Recital was a grand success. Smoke The Sight Draft Cigar. MEMORIAL TO BISHOP GRANT. Evangelist, Statesman, Philanthropist. Memorial services were held at St. James, A. M. E. Church, St. Paul— on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 3 P. M. under the auspices of St. Peters and St. James of Minneapolis and St. James of St. Paul—music furnished by the choir of the three churches. Funeral March, Mrs. Emma Archer; Prayer, Rev. J. S. Strong; Solo, Face to Face, Mrs. Addie Crawford-Minor; Obituary, Mrs. Florence Duckett; Bishop Grant at a Man of the Race, Atty. B. S. Smith; Social Traits of Bishop Grant, Rev. T. W. Lewis; Bishop Grant as an Executive, Rev. H. P. Jones; Bishop Grant as an Evangelist, Rev. J. L. Wharton; Benediction, The singing of the Favorite Songs of the late Bishop was most impressive. It was indeed a great memorial service. "To live, in hearts we leave behind, is not to die." LINCOLN-DOUGLASS. The Men's Sunday Club met at St. James church anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Services opened with prayer by Rev. Strong. Addresses by Rev. H. P. Jones and Atty. Frederick L. McGhee. Remarks by Pres. Roberts, The services were very good and well attended. KNIGHT TEMPLARS WIN DRILL CONTEST. Pilgrim Commandery No. 22, K. T. under command of Sir Walter Blackburn, won the honors in the contest drill against St. Paul Patriarchie No. 114, G. N. A. O. F. on Monday evening at Twin City Academy. An excellent program was rendered. Sir Walker Williams, Master of Ceremonies, Sir Arthur D. Adams Toastmaster. Remarks by Rev.'s Strong Lealtad and Carter. Solo, Mrs. Loomis. "Knights Templar," Rev. E. H. McDonald. Solo, Mr. C. D. Jackson. "The Purpose of the Patriarchie," Atty. W. R. Morris. Solo, Mrs. Minor. Eulogy on Lincoln, Rev. H. P. Jones. Fair attendance. St. Thomas Mission gave a Che—tl—gs supper on February 16th. Did you eat them? Yes, and they were finee. The Social Literary Club of Pilgrim Baptist Church will give a dinner on Washington's Birthday evening. Sacred Cantata given by Mrs. Hattie Hall and Mr. C. D. Jackson at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sunday Feb 26, 1911 at 8 P. M. This cantata is given under the auspices of the Ladies of the United Charities. Come and hear something grand. Where do your children spend Sundays? Why not at Pilgrim Baptist Sunday school from 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. Some of our young people would do well to heed the words of Rev. H. P. Jones and behave a little better around our public functions. It will save trouble. The Ethical Literary and Decat ing Society meets every Sunday afternoon at St .Phillips Guild Hall. All are welcome. The Employment Bureau of West End Branch Y. W. C. A. has been successful in placing several girls and boys into positions. Miss Missouri Anderson has been the most ardent worker in this particular line. If it's in the Star, it's right. Mr. W. P. Hough, is the editor of "The Pilgrim," the official organ of Pilgrim Baptist Church and bulletin of church news in general. Mrs. Margarete L. Wright has succeeded Mrs. Williams as representative of the Twin City Star. She has also succeeded her as clerk and stenographer for the Cosmopolitan Ins. Co., and Gateway Investment Co. The "Boosters" of St. Paul gave their regularly monthly dance at Dietz Hall. Many of the "Lobsters" of Minneapolis attended. All present had a good time and "Boosted the Boosters." Join the Cosmopolitan Mutual Casualty Co. The best and most progressive organization in the Twin Cities. Pays for sickness, accident, and death. Keep your mind on the Elk's Big Minstrel Carnival on the 27th of February. REV. H. P. JONES SPEAKS AT LINCOLN DINNER. Rev. H. P. Jones delivered an eloquent address at the Lincoln Banquet at the Merchants Hotel. Gov. Eberhart failed to appear, but was represented by his secretary Hon. Ralph Wheelock. Lieut. Gov. Gordon was one of the speakers. About 30 of St. Paul's representative Negroes were present. The people of the Twin Cities are proud to have Rev. Jones among them. RIGHT OF WOMEN SUFFRAGE. RIGHT OF WOMEN SUFFRAGE. Pilgrim Baptist Church on Tuesday evening was the scene of a debate on above subject, between Mrs. Ione E. Gibbs and Mrs. Wm. T. Francis and Messrs Samuel Ranson and G. W. Wills. The women won, and the men who took part in the debate are still debating the question. Did we lose? Messrs. Bradford and Alex Payne of St. Paul and Deputy sheriff Allison of Minneapolis were the judges. Although the popular opinion is that the ladies won—on points, their most favorable point was in having "a sheriff and judge on their side." But is was St. Valentines Day, when Love reigns, and the judges lost their hearts and their heads. Mrs. Mayme G. Williams has arrived in Tampa, Fla., and has located at 1109 Scott St. She has begun her duties as stenographer for the Williams Cigar Co., and hopes to be remembered by her many friends in the Twin Cities. She had a pleasant trip southward and reports that the orange trees are laden down and the peach trees are in bloom. Down in the Everglades. Mrs. Blanche Charleston is convalescent at St. Lukes Hospital. Mrs. Mary Black of Rondo St. is sick in bed. The Guide says that "Lawyer W. R. Morris claims that Brother Oscar Sanders developed a new military move which he called the "Patriarch Glide." That "Trio of Comedy", J. Q. Adams, Owen Howell and R. M. Johnson, will appear in the Elks Minstrels. To hear and see them is worth the price. Mrs. Olive Taylor has been sick at her home. The funeral of Miss Helen Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Anderson was held last week from St. James A. M. E. church. The deceased was 20 years old, and was a very popular and estimable young lady. The floral tributes were beautiful. The crowd in attendance was unable to get into the church. It was one of the largest gatherings on such an occasion for many years. Mrs. Jane Hopkins, wife of Mr. Stephen Hopkins, a well known citizen and railroad employee, died at her residence on Fuller Ave. last week. Death was sudden and a surprise to see. She was one of St. Paul's best known women and her many friends were surprised to hear of her death. There is no certainty that the St. Paul Colored Gopher Baseball Club will play this season. The booking time is on—and Phil Reid has said nothing—and he knows the dope. We hope they will appear. Smoke the Reliable 5c SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5c Sergt. t. A. Ray, formerly of U. S. A. now Sleeping Car Conductor for the D. S. S. and A. Ry., left the Soon on the 14th for a two months' vacation. He will visit Chicago and intermediate points south far as Atlanta, returning via Richmond, Va., Washington, New York, Montreal and Toronto. Can. We hope that the Sergt. will enjoy his long trip. The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. Wear FLORSHEIM SHOES! 3 stores Minneapolis St. Paul Duluth "We deliver the goods" Bring your job printing to THE TWIN CITY STAR, 223-225 Cedar Ave., at Seven Corners. Lowest Rates—Up-to-date workmanship. Wanted, an honest young man or woman to collect subscriptions and solicit ads. NEWS OF WORLD Important Events of the Week in Condensed Form. CONGRESSIONAL DOINGS. A reapportionment bill increasing the house membership to 433 has passed the lower branch of congress. Under the new reapportionment plan no state loses a member. The following states gain the number indicated: Alabama, 1; California, 8; Colorado, 1; Florida, 1; Georgia, 1; Idaho, 1; Illinois, 2; Louisiana, 1; Massachusetts, 2; Michigan, 1; Minnesota, 1; Montana, 1; New Jersey, 2; New York, 6; North Dakota, 1; Ohio, 1; Oklahoma, 3; Oregon, 1; Pennsylvania, 4; Rhode Island, 1; South Dakota, 1; Texas, 2; Utah, 1; Washington, 2; West Virginia, 1. President Taft's reciprocity agreement with Canada was ratified in the house of representatives through the support of an almost solid Democratic vote. The McCall bill, carrying the agreement into effect, was passed, 221 to 92. A majority of the Republicans present voted against the measure, the division being 78 ayes and 87 noes. The Democratic was 143 ayes and only 5 noes. A majority of the Republican progressives present voted for the bill. The McCall bill now goes to the senate. What its fate will be in that body is problematical at this time. Defense of Senator Lorimer of Illinois was offered by Senator Balley of Texas in a speech so powerful that it was heard and applauded from time to time by what was perhaps the largest attendance of members and spectators seen on the floor and in the galleries of the senate chamber during the present session of congress. For three hours the Texan spoke and at the end of that period announced he would continue his speech later. After many months of investigation the hearings of a special house committee to probe into charges of lobbying in the interest of ship subsidy legislation in congress have closed. The committee will draft its report soon, which it is said will show the investigation has developed no substantiation of the allegations of lobbying. Magazine publishers will have to pay a rate of 4 cents a pound on advertising sections of periodicals carried as second class mail if an amendment to the postoffice appropriation bill adopted by the senate committee on post offices and postroads is accepted by both branches of congress. The house voted to increase the salary of the chief justice of the United States from $13,500 to $15,000 a year and the salaries of associate justices from $12,500 to $14,000. The increase was made by an amendment to the bill codifying laws relating to the judiciary. By a strictly party vote, all of the Democrats in opposition, the senate committee on finance voted to report favorably the bill passed by the house to create a permanent tariff board. Several important amendments were adopted. So amended as to provide an appropriation of $50,000 to carry it into effect the house bill authorizing the use of army transports for the conveyance of Red Cross supplies to the Chinese famine sufferers passed the senate. The first gun in the congressional battle over Canadian reciprocity was fired in the senate. Senator Beveridge of Indiana, a progressive, was the marksman and he lined up on the side of the administration. The house joint resolution naming San Francisco as the place of holding an exposition in 1815 in celebration of the opening of the Panama canal has passed the senate without opposition. Investigation of the so called copper trust is contemplated in a resolution introduced by Senator Moses E. Clapp of Minnesota. WASHINGTON NEWS. Concentration of the control of the standing timber in a very few hands, vast speculative holdings "far in advance of any use thereof," an enormous increase in the value of this diminishing natural resource, with great profits to its owners, and, incidentally, "an equally sinister land monopoly" and a "closely connected railroad domination"—these are the findings reported to the president by Herbert Knox Smith, commissioner of corporations, in the first installment of his long awaited report on the lumber industry in the United States. Decisions handed down by the commissioner of the general land office hold for cancellation thirty-two coal cash entries embracing valuable coal lands in the Lander (Wyo.) land district upon the ground that those entries were made fraudulently in pursuance of a conspiracy and by means of "dummy" entrymen. Reciprocity with Canada, reciprocity with all countries of North and South America, reciprocity, in fact, with all nations, was advocated by both President Taft and Speaker to Be Champ Clark in stirring addresses at the opening session of the Pan-American conference at Washington. Members of congress are being deluged with telegrams and letters protesting against the increase in the postal rate on the advertising sections of the migrases to 4 cents a pound, as provided for in an amendment to the postoffice appropriation bill. NEWS OF NOTED PERSONS Philander O. Knox, secretary of state, in an address delivered before the Chicago Association of Commerce, advanced arguments in support of the proposed American-Canadian reciprocity agreement, portrayed the rise of conditions which he said made such a pact inevitable and pointed out advantages to be derived by both countries through the lowering of the tariff barrier. Reciprocity with Canada will benefit the entire United States, farmer, manufacturer, railroad company, middleman, warehouseman. This was the declaration made by President Taft in an address at Columbus, O., at the National Corn exposition. "All will be the gainer," he said. Cardinal Gibbons was appointed by President Taft to be a member of the [Name] CARDINAL GIBBONS. board of Indian commissioners in place of the late Archbishop Ryan. Joaquin Miller, the "poet of the Sierra," is in a critical condition in an Oakland (Cal.) hospital. Physicians diagnose the aged poet's illness as a general breakdown. Rear Admiral Winfield S. Schley, who fractured two ribs by a fall on an icy sidewalk at Washington a few days ago, is improving. The pope is ill with influenza and at the direction of his physicians remains in bed. THE DEATH RECORD. Most Rev. Patrick John Ryan, archbishop of Philadelphia and metropolitan of Pennsylvania, is dead at Philadelphia, aged eighty years. Archbishop Ryan was considered the greatest of the line of bishops and archbishops that have occupied the episcopal see of Philadelphia since its erection in 1808. Mrs. Zerelda Samuel, eighty-six years old, mother of Frank and Jesse James, the former bandits, died on a train near Oklahoma City. She was on the way to Kansas City from the home of her son Frank, who lives on a farm near Fletcher, Okla. Edwin A. Jaggard of St. Paul, associate justice of the Minnesota supreme court, died in the Bermuda islands. Although he had gone to the Bermudas for his health his death was unexpected. It was due to heart failure. General Alexander Stewart Webb, who as chief of staff to General Meade repulsed the Confederate charge under Pickett at Cemetery hill and held "Bloody Angle" at Spottyavania, is dead in New York city. Fearing that he would soon become an invulid and be a burden to his wife and infant son Professor Frank J. Phillips, well known as a forestry expert, committed suicide at Lincoln, Neb., by inhaling gas. Rear Admiral Silas Terry, U. S. N., retired, died of pneumonia at his home in Washington. He was a native of Wallonia, Ky., and was sixty-eight years old, having served with distinction in the Civil war. Rev. Dr. William S. Freas, sixty-two years old, a former president of the general synod of the Lutheran church of the United States, is dead at Baltimore. Marshall H. Jewell, editor of the Bismarck (N. D.) Tribune and one of the best known newspaper men in that state, is dead after a lingering illness. Walter Strange, who was formerly mayor of Sloux City, Ia., and who built the stock yards there, died at a Seattle hospital following an operation. Andrew C. Fields, a prominent New York insurance man, died suddenly at Atlantic City, N. J. FINANCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL By the capitulation of George J Gould the Rockefeller-Kuhn-Loob interests will secure control of the Missouri Pacific railroad. It is the understanding in financial circles that Howard Elllett, president of the Northern Pacific, is considering an offer of the presidency and probably will accept it. According to trustworthy information Boston is the center of interest in a $100,000,000 automobile combination that is being formed. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS. The recall for state officials was defeated in the Kansas senate by the decisive vote of 38 to 15. This was one of the pledges made by both parties in their platforms. TWIN CITY STAR FOREIGN NEWS. Commercial union, followed by cooperation to the United States, is the inevitable meaning of the pending reciprocity agreement as interpreted by the Conservative opposition in the Canadian parliament. This sentiment dominated a three-hour speech by George E. Foster, who under the Conservative government was finance minister and tariff maker. Seventy-five persons, most of them in their night clothes, many screaming with terror, were rescued from the collapsed Nares block at Winnipeg. Mrs. John McLeavy, seventy-five years old, was fatally injured by falling debris. The wreck of the building was the result of adjacent building operations. Two more names were added to the death roll of the aeroplane at Doual, France. Aviators Noel and Delatorre were killed while conducting a trial of a military aeroplane before experts from the war department previous to its delivery to the army. Noel was the pilot and Delotorre a passenger. Figures compiled from the 1910 imperial German census show there are forty-seven cities in the empire having a population in excess of 100,000. The thirteenth census of the United States shows fifty cities with this population. Berlin, Germany's largest city, without its suburbs, has 2,064,154. Fifteen hundred students were arrested at St. Petersburg for attempting to prevent the scheduled lectures at the University of St. Petersburg. The demonstration was engineered by the students who have been on strike against the government's interference in the courses of studies. During the preliminary home rule debate in the house of commons Premier Asquith reiterated his declaration that the government's first task, after the "veto bill" had been disposed of, would be to carry out a policy of full self-government for Ireland. Admiral Lord Charles Beresford is sixty-five years of age and by virtue of the age limit clause is retired from the active list of the British navy. He has held no appointment since his surrender on March 24, 1909, of the command of the channel fleet. Five men were killed and two severely injured as the result of a premature explosion in a tunnel at Kitselas, B. C. A box of powder, left to thaw out, became overheated. In the first division of the new British parliament the house of commons, by a majority of 102, reaffirmed adherence to free trade principles. Baron Albert Rothschild, head of the Austrian branch of the famous family of bankers, is dead at Vienna. UNFORTUNATE EVENTS. Seven members of the family of Herman Berkowitz, the father, mother and five children, were killed by illuminating gas in their home in the Ghetto district of Philadelphia. When their bodies were discovered in the gas filled room by neighbors the father lay fully dressed on one bed with two small boys, while the mother and three girls were in another bed in the same room on the third floor. An explosion of gas in the Cokedale mine of the Carbon Coke and Coal company at Trinidad, Colo., caused the death of fifteen men. All the bodies have been recovered and indicate that the victims died of suffocation while attempting to escape from the mine after the explosion. Ten shop employees of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad were torn to fragments and seven others were injured when an engine under repair exploded in the Smithville (Tex.) yards. Besides the loss of life railroad property valued at $20,000 was destroyed. Three women were drowned when a street car went through an open draw into the Sheboygan river at Sheboygan, Wis., and became submerged. These were the only passengers inside the car when it toppled into the river. Four men were crushed to death and five others were perhaps fatally injured when the roof of a brick shed of the Illinois Brick company in Blue Island, Ill., collapsed, burying the men beneath it. The Oshkosh, a small vessel, was struck by an enormous wave and capsize off the coast of Oregon. Captain Thomas Latham and six others drowned. POLITICAL NEWS. Of the thirty-four members representing the big agricultural states of the Northwest—Minnesota. Iowa, Wisconsin and the Dakotas—twenty-four voted in the house against the McCall bill embodying the terms of the reciprocity agreement negotiated with Canada by President Taft. Lafayette Young, who now holds the seat in the senate made vacant by the death of Senator Dolliver of Iowa, has withdrawn from the contest for reelection for the balance of the unexpired term. CRIMINAL NEWS. The grand jury at Danville, Ill., returned 216 true bills. Among the indictments returned were bills against City Attorney Frank W. Jones and Peter Sanichas, a Greek merchant, who are charged with perjury in connection with their testimony in the election inquiry. Harry Cambron, J. B. Lexague, Peter Eramuspe and B. Indiano, wealthy stockmen of Alturas, Cal., were found murdered near Denlo, Nev. Cattle thieves are suspected. WALTERS SPEAKS TO LEGISLATORS Keystone Lawmakers Hear Speech by Noted Churchman. RAGE MUST STAND ON MERIT. RACE MUST STAND ON MERIT. Progress of Colored Americans, Their Struggles and Aspirations, Cited in Eloquent Address by Bishop Alexander Walters of New York Before House of Representatives. While in Harrisburg, Pa., on an official visit to the A. M. E. Zion churches in his episcopal district recently Bishop Alexander Walters of New York was invited by the speaker of the legislature to deliver an address to the members before leaving the city. He accepted the invitation, stating that his stay was brief and therefore he would not have the time to prepare his speech. Having been introduced by Speaker Cox, Bishop Walters spoke in part as follows: Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives: I highly appreciate the honor conferred upon me by your amiable and gifted speaker in presenting me to this honored and august body. I took advantage of my official visit to the churches of my denomination in this city to take a look at your most beautiful captol. It is the handsomest building I have ever seen. A great many Americans when traveling abroad are wont to praise foreign institutions to the detriment of our own. Unlike the young American while abroad who was shown many things of interest and among them some rare old buildings such as we haven't in JOHN H. HARRIS BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS. America, in every case he would say, "Oh, yes; it is grand, but we can beat it in the States." I am very sorry that I failed to see this beautiful building before I visited several public buildings in Europe, notably the hall of justice in Brussels and the Art museum in Vienna. Had I seen this building before I went abroad I could have truthfully said, "Oh, yes; it is great, but we can beat it in Harrisburg, Pa." On behalf of my race I take this opportunity to thank the speaker, who at all times and places has shown his interest in our welfare by saying the kind word and doing the kind deed. I thank the legislature, each member of it, for the generous appropriations made to the many colored institutions, but for your munificent gifts some of them would never have existed, and nearly all would have closed their doors are this. I thank you for the noble stand you have taken in regard to the civil and political rights of the black man. But for the splendid efforts of that able and courageous son of Pennsylvania, Thaddeus Stevens, backed by the sentiment of fair play for all men, my friend, the Hon. Harry W. Bass would not be a member of this body tonight were it not for such manly men as Stevens was. Our Progress Since Emancipation. We have made astonishing financial progress since our emancipation. In 1863 we possessed comparatively nothing. Today our personal and real estate is valued at more than $800,000.00. We have bankers and merchants of all classes and a large number of planters. We represent in homes $376,000, in farm land $325,000, in school property $12,000,000 and in church property $37,000,000. Our intellectual progress has been greater than our financial growth. The Negro has shown himself to be the equal of any other race in intellectual possibilities. This is evidenced, by the high honors taken by Afro-Americans from the wealthiest and most influential institutions of learning in this country. We have proof of this state- ment in the persons of Professor Dubois, Judge R. H. Terrell and Roscoe Conkling Bruce, who won signal honors from Harvard, the most famous educational institution in America. To this number I desire to add the name of Young Locke, a colored man of your own state, who recently won a Rhodes scholarship and is now studying at Oxford, in England. His record there is most commendable. Within the last thirty years we have been able to eliminate over 50 per cent of our illiteracy. We have 1,500,000 children in the public schools and 140,000 students in the higher institutions; students learning trades, 28,000; teachers, 30,000. There are 50,000 volumes in colored libraries, 256 institutions for higher education, 500 physicians, 550 lawyers, 2,000 books written by members of the race and about 400 newspapers under our management. We consider this a creditable showing for forty-five years of freedom. Our Moral and Religious Progress. We have made marvelous progress along moral and religious lines. Mr. Douglass used to say, "We are to be measured from the depth whence we came, and not from the height to which we are to attain." We are aware that we have a criminal class among us, and we would do different from any other race if we did not have such a class. Our criminal class is greatly augmented, however, by trumped up charges on the part of southern whites in order to create a false impression against us and destroy what sympathy we have in the north; in the second place, to supply the convict lease camps; thirdly, if we were not barred from certain kinds of work in the north there would be less necessity for criminality in this section. This argument is not advanced to condone crime, but to enlighten those who are ignorant on the subject. Our ministers, teachers, editors and other leaders are doing everything in their power to reform the criminals among us and to prevent others from becoming criminals. This we hope to do by urging upon our people the necessity of more thorough home training. The watchword among us is, "the elevation of the home." As I stand here and look out upon the possibilities of the twentieth century I am conscious of the fact that because of our color and previous condition of servitude our task is the most difficult of any race in this fair land. And yet, if he would reach the goal of substantial accomplishment, it must be due largely to our own exertions. The question is, how is this to be accomplished? First.-By the continuation of our educational work. Education is the indispensable requisite for the advancement of any people. While we, as a race, have made unprecedented progress in this direction, as shown above, there is still great room for improvement. There is a large amount of ignorance among the masses which is yet to be overcome. It is our purpose to educate the head, the hand and the heart. Second.--By engaging in business. We have entered every avenue of business, from the skilled bootblack, laundryman and farmer to the banker. Our great need today is more business men. We are not ashamed to begin on a small scale. That is the way to develop business capacity. As a rule our wages are so so eager that we cannot save sufficient money to embark in large financial enterprises. Therefore, we have had to do like the white man—combine our capital, organize co-operative enterprises. Indeed, enter into all kinds of honest alliances in order to make money. Third.—Development of character. Character is the first essential in the upbuilding of any people, and we know that if the colored man is to take his rightful place among the races of this great commonwealth he must continue to develop his morals. Our teachers and preachers are laying great stress upon virtue, both by precept and example. We are lifting the standard of morality high, and all kinds of immorality is discountenanced. A noble, well rounded character is the goal to which every Afro-American is urged to reach. We need the help of the good white people everywhere in the work of our moral advancement. We sound the Macedonian cry to our white friends of the east, west, north and south. "Come over and help us!" Help us by the establishment of more state reform schools, orphanages, hospitals, colleges and industrial schools. As a race we are very grateful for what has been done for us along these lines, and we are striving to show ours worthy recipients of such benefits. We realize as never before the necessity of helping ourselves, and the leaders of the race have resolved to do more for the moral elevation of the race in the future than they have in the past. Fourth.—The groundwork of our material advancement is industry. As a race we are generally industrious, but we need to become more skillfully so. Unskilled labor cannot compete with skilled labor, neither north nor south. In the past we were given certain positions by our white friends as the result of sympathy, not because we could perform the work as skillfully as others, but because of our poverty and oppression. The sentiment which actuated them to help us was a noble one, but that kind of sentiment is a thing of the past. Now we are required to stand or fall according to our merits. Fifth.—Our civil and political rights must be maintained. We are determined to continue the struggle for such rights. To say as some have done that the Negro has no rights is to say that he is not a human being. That he is has been granted by all except the insane. This nation has made him a citizen, and he should be treated as such throughout the length and breadth of the land. Mme. L. C. Parrish Hair Culturing, Manicuring, and Scalp Treatment W. E. H. For stimulating the growth of the hair, Mach's Wonderful Hair Tone per bottle. 50c. For cleaning, beautifying, and pre- treatment, use Parrish's Pearl 29c, Top Teeth Powder. Wigs Switches, Pumps and Puffs to match our hair. Splendid workmanship. Resale. Farish's Never Fail Hair Food is absolutely one of the best preparations on the market. It stops the hair from falling out or breaking off. It beautifies and enriches it, and makes it grow. Send 10 cents for a sample jar. Agents wanted. Write for terms. MME. L. C. PARRISH, 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Mention this paper when you write. Phones: M. W. Nio. 1934 ... Notary Paula Tri-State 719 WILLIAM H. H. FRANKLIN Lawyer 1020 Metropolitan Life Bldg. General Practice, Minneapolis, Minn. 1822 Washington Av. S. N. W. Phone Nicollet 8854. Neatly furnished rooms. Special service given to railroad men and the traveling public. Modern conveniences. Easily reached from any point in the city. All cars pass the door. CHAS. 8. CHASE, Prop. SMOKE THE BEST Sight Draft 5C CIGAR W. S CONRAD CO., Distributors 408 NICOLLET AVENUE 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. CHURCHES. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 22d St. between 9th and 10th Aves. Services even at 9:00 m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school at 12:00. Rev. F. M. Lewis, Pastor. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 315 Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services at 11 a. m. 8 p. m. Sunday School at 1 p. m. Rev. James L. Wharton, Pastor. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH, 1120 Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services at 11 Sunday morning and evening. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 6th Avenue N. and 4th St. Services morning and evening. Sunday. Rev. M. W. Withers, Pastor. LODGES. ANCHOR HILYARD LODGE No. 2 A. F. M., meets 1st and 3d Tuesdays of each month at 8th Ave. So. Minneapolis, E. B. James, Secretary. F. A. Abbey, W. B. AMES LODGE, No. 106 I. B. P. O. E. W. meets at 211 Heminpia Ave., Minneapolis, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at Scott, Secretary. Wm. R Morris, E. R. NAT TURNER LODGE No. 2 K. P. meets 2d Thursday of each month at Labor Temple, cor. 4th St. and 8th Ave. So., Minneapolis, Ralph Watson, K. R. & S., Minneapolis, G. E. Southall, K. R. & S., S. G. West, C. C. THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNTAIN of G. U. Farmers Invers No. 2779 meets at Labor Temple Hall the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. NAOMI TEMPEL No. 153 S. M. T., met the first and third Wednesday in each month. M. Mitchell, Sec. Mary Loreau, W. P. QUEEN ESTHER TEMPEL M. T., met the first and third Monday in each month. Mrs. Fannie Pierre, W. P. PRIDE OF HENNEPIN LODGE, U. B. F. meets at the Arcade Hall, 1313 Wash. Ave. the 2d and 4th Monday of each month. THE G. U. O. of O. F. meets the first and Wednesday of each month at Labor Temple Hall. THE NORTHWEST LODGE of U. B. F. meets at Arcade Hall, Washington Ave. the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. THE HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH meets at Labor Temple Hall the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Don't forget your subscription. Send it if you want your paper to continue. Defective Pag ective Page BROTHERHOOD. Lo, soul, seest thou not God's purpose? The earth to be spanned, connected by network, The people to become brothers and sisters, The races neighbors, to marry and be given in marriage, The oceans to be crossed, the distant brought near, The lands to be welded together. 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. Go to Utley's Barber Shop for your Tonsorial work,—"Your Bath"—and your "Twin City Star." ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR. Mrs. Anna B. Harris, Grand District Deputy, installs and organizes Chapters of The O. E. Star. Please to consult any one interested. Residence 285 Rondo St., St. Paul, Minn. The Star is Still Shining. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. WE NEED THE MONEY. Every Little Bit Helps. 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. Read The Twin City Star. DEATH OF MRS. VAN SPENCE Mrs. Van Spence, widow of Mr. Van Spence, the mother of Mr. Art. Spence and Mrs. Ada Gibbs Murphy died at her residence 6 Lyndale Ave. on Feb. 8, and was buried at Litchfield, Minn., on Feb. 11th. The deceased was a member of the Women's Relief Corps of the G. A. R. and was buried by the side of her husband. The Ladies of the W. R. C. met the remains and escorted them to the cemetery, where the impressive ceremonies of a military burial was performed. FUNERAL OF COL. BROOKS Col. Chas. H. Brooks, died Feb. 7th, at his residence 409 5th St. and was buried Feb. 10th. Services were held at St. James A. M. E. Church. Rev. Wharton officiating, assisted by Rev. T. W. Lewis of St. Peter's A. M. E. Church. He was a member of Pride of Minnesota No. 5, and Pride of the West Co. U. R. No. 1. At time of his death was Adjt. and Chief of Staff and Brig. Gen. W. R. Morris and his staffs including Col. Edw. F. Mitchell, Col. Rallegh Thompson. Col. Jas. A. Roberts and Lieut. Fred. Thomas acted as pall-bearers. The Company in charge of Capt. Wm. J. Clark and the Lodge. Silas G. West, Chancellor Comdr. escorted the remains. The services were conducted by the Prelate of the Lodge and Chaplain of the Company. Many friends attended the services which were conducted by the order. Interment at Layman's Cemetery. Morris' Undertaking Co. had charge of the funeral. WANTED. Reliable, live, honest, hustling agents for the Twin City Star. You can make a good living with this work as a side line. Agents wanted in Milwaukee, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City, Portland, Ore., Seattle, Denver, Des Moines and Sloux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. Don't fail to call at the Silver Moon Cafe, 45 East Third St., St. Paul. Newly opened and Handsomely Furnished. Messrs. Johnson and Williams will soon open their Hotel to the public.—See adv. CAN YOU GET A GOOD MEAL IN ST. PAUL—WELL, TRY THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN, 317½ WABASHA ST. COOKING UNEXCELLED. SERVICE UP TO DATE, AND REMEMBER THE SUNDAY SPECIAL—CALL UP T. S. 2718, AND HAVE WHAT YOU WANT, AS YOU WANT IT, AND YOU'LL ENJOY IT. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS TWENTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY With a Grand HISTORICAL ENTERTAINMENT on April 10th., 1910 AT DANIA HALL 5TH ST. 80. AND CEDAR AVE. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. ADMISSION 25c. GRAND PROGRAMME. Pythianism—Past and Present. The program will begin promptly at 8:40. P. O. H. and the K. R. S. will call the roll at 9:40 P. T. L. to which all ex-members of Nat Turner Lodge, who can possibly do so, are requested to put in an appearance long enough to answer roll call. A review of the life and work of the Lodge for the past 21 years will be given by one of its members, and many long forgotten things of interest will be recalled. A flash light picture will be taken of the members of the Lodge present and all charter members are especially requested to be present and get into the picture, which may be kept as a souvenir. The Lodge extends an invitation to all Knights and Calanthies throughout the state to come and be entertained in the good old time way. After the programme, the main floor will be cleared for—What? That's up to you—to participate (or retire to the galleries) for about two hours at least of social enjoyment. The Ladies of the Court will serve you the "best of everything." Make this anniversary one to be proudly remembered. Committee of Arrangements. Calvin Butler, J. W. Collins, J. R. Collins, Geo. S. Banks, Jos. H. Nichols, Ralph Watson, Chairman. Rectption Committee. J. M. Allison, Chairman; J. R. Collins, J. A. Redman, John Hill, E. D. Bludson. W. R. Morris, Chairman; J. M. Alli son, Ralph Watson. YOU ARE WELCOME LOOK! LOOK! Did you know that the McHie House on 2919 Hennepin Ave. was FOR RENT. A strictly all modern house in every way. BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS, HEATING PLANT, STORM WINDOWS, 12 FOOT PORCH ALL SCREENED, 13 SHADE TREES, SWING, $ \frac{1}{2} $ MINUTE CAR SERVICE. Must be seen to be appreciated. 8 rooms suitable for HIGH CLASS ROOMERS. Will rent rightly to right parties. Phone, N. W. Main 3973. T. S. Annex 267. A safe investment. ODD FELLOWS IN BATTLE. Rival Armies Will Increase Membership in Mars Lodge. Losers Will Banquet Winners. In an effort to secure 50 new members Mars Lodge No. 2202, G. U. O. O. F. of St. Paul has reduced its initiation fee to 6 dollars, for a limited period. Two active committees have engaged in the work, representing two armies, viz: The Reds and the Blues. Much rivalry exists, for if the Reds secure the larger number of candidates, the Blues will have to pay for a sumptuous banquet. The Veterans of this Lodge are in command on both sides, but the Blues are determined that the Reds shall pay for the dinner. This novel campaign should be productive of good results. The Star will report the news. Our war correspondent is on the field. PRISONER FIGHTS IN COURT. Brody Campbell, who was sentenced to a life term for murder, showed fight when a deputy sheriff tried to lock a hand-cuff on his wrist. Atty. McGhee had just ended a two hours argument for a new trial. With Ella Robinson, he was implicated in the death of Emma Branch, shot July 4th in a dance hall. Judge Orr has taken the argument of Atty. McGhee under advisement. Smoke the Reliable 5c SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5c TWIN CITY STAR FOR THE MATRON. Here's a Winner In Evening Gowns of High Degree. 1 WHITE CHARMEUSE AND CHANTILLY LACE. Yes, at first glance this gown has all the earmarks of extravagance; but, madam, just look a little closer and use your "gumption" a little bit, and it will suddenlyawn upon you that you have a black chantilly lace shawt that will make up beautifully into a model fashioned after the costume illustrated. It is a delightful mingling of black and white laces arranged over white charmeuse. The embroidery banding used as "bridgework" on skirt and bodice is a very new treatment. So is the colfur ornamentation-pearl cabochons connected with jet chains. A jet and pearl buckle fastens the wide black velvet neck ribbon. The Small Girl's Hobble Cost Hobble styles have invaded the realm of children's fashions, and the wee girl hobbles, or seems to hobble, just as mother does. As a matter of fact, the coat of the hobble order to be seen in the illustration assumes that grotesque fashion, although it has THE LITTLE GIRL THE NEWEST COAT. it not. The band holding the fulled portion of the coat at the bottom is not tight, but looks so and is of velvet. Black broadcloth makes the rest of the wrap. Children this winter are dressing a great deal in this somber black, and it is a pity to see the little dears so solemnly attired, but Dame Fashion's decrees must be obeyed. A Remarkable Chapau. A new hat designed especially for the woman who has retained all the instincts of her savage ancestors is a helmet shape covered with tallness ermine and bordered with royal blue velvet. The decorations consist of two rosettes, each of which is made of twelve humming birds laid flat, with their bills meeting in the center. Millinery We'll Wear In the Spring, Tra-la. THE FASHION OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY THE ADVANCED GUARD IN HATS. Hats are going to turn up and not down in the spring. In other words, the extinguisher chapeau has extinguished itself, and no more will the masculine cry be heard, "It's hard enough on a fellow to remember the faces of all the girls he knows when he meets them on the street, but when he's only a chin to recognize them by it's awful." The hat model pictured clearly displays the face of the wearer and is smart in the extreme for the tailored girl. The trimming consists of a twist of velvet about the crown, and the velvet faced brim is pierced with an algret. Baby Prince Olaf Aids Society. Baby Prince Olaf Aids Society. Queen Maud of Norway, following the example of Queen Mary of England, has issued a book of photographs of herself and her baby, Prince Olaf, as a means of raising money for charity. She sells the book for $1.25. The queen had received many requests for pictures of herself and her baby boy, and it finally occurred to her that she could satisfy the demand and make something for charity by having the pictures published. One picture shows the prince and his pet dog; another depicts the king of Norway in his shirt sleeves walking through the garden with the prince. Don't Be Fusy. Don't! Even if you can't try to overcome the failing for the sake of your own health and peace of mind try to do so for the sake of the man you will certainly render wretched one of these days. It is said that no woman has a proper sense of proportion. The fussy woman certainly hasn't. On her horizon trifles loom like battleships. She never recognizes what really matters and what is unimportant. As a worker the fussy woman is always a failure. She neither gets through as much work nor allows others to do so. Like a high stepping horse, she is all action, yet makes little progress. Nevertheless fussiness will age her before her time. Mrs. Taft's Dream Came True. Mrs. Taft's Dream Came True. On June 19 next the president and Mrs. Taft will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. The last event of the kind in the White House was in the administration of Rutherford B. Hayes. Mrs. Taft was there as a young girl, and it is on record she told President Hayes, who was her father's law partner and her godfather, that she would never be married to a man who would not become president. Hayes advised her to become an Ohio man's wife if she wished to realize that dream. For Winter Sports The smartest girls are affecting very sensible and plain sporting clothes for wear at week end parties. Nothing is THE FASHION WEEKLY better of its kind for skating and motoring than this warm and good looking sweater of Angora wool, and the sap that accompanies it has ties of the wool to wrap about the neck. LACE DANCING FROCK. A Happy Blending of Modern and Old Fashions. A woman in a long dress with a veil, holding a flute, appears to be singing or playing the instrument. RELEASE FOR THE BALL. In the charmingly girlish dance frock illustrated are bleached the modern and old fashions that are prominent in the season's modes. The rather scant straight skirt is trimmed with three ruffles of graduated widths. It is attached to a bodice veiled with gold net and white chiffon and trimmed elaborately with bullion fringe. A moire girdle defines the waist at the front and sides, while the chiffon tabler at the back is draped in a manner to lend an empire effect to the costume. Hand embroidered slik gloves match the shade of the girdle and the silk foundation of the gown, which is American Beauty color. The little carriage card is of lace and liberty satin. I'm going to be glad. Who knows what nice things may be just around the corner? I'm going to be all dressed before I leave my own room and then forget it. I won't sit blas in a street car. I won't gossip so it hurts any one; just nice interesting, harmless little talks. I won't always tell all I know. I won't tell my friends of holes in their clothes when they are far from home. I won't fuss over things I cannot help. I won't hurry more than half of the time. I'll try to be pleasant and not lie, but I won't lie to be pleasant. A good natured liar makes every one mad in the long run. I won't lend money. I'll just give it and get the credit. When "in company" I'll talk, whether I have anything to say or not. I'll try to keep all my old friends and make as many new ones as possible, for some of the old will surely drop out. It is better to be on with the new before you are off with the old. Last, I'll try to keep some of these resolutions, all the easy ones anyway. An Ironing Board In Disguise When you have read about the wonders of the ironing board seen in the cut you will think it is the most practical, economical and handiest convenience you have seen in a long time. When not in use as an ironing board WHEN THE IRONING BOARD IS A SETTEE it forms the most practical settee that could be imagined. The hamper under the ironing board forms the seat part of the settee and the ironing board the back. For use as an ironing board the wooden knobs are thrust through the holes in the board proper and the stand, and there you are. The underpart forms a convenient hamper either for clothes to be ironed or for those that have undergone the treatment. HUMOROUS QUIPS Guessing. First I asked her if she loved me, And she shyly hung her head, And her cheeks took on a mantle of a luscious rosy red. Then she dropped her eyes a trifle, 'Neath her lashes darkly hid, And she murmured in a whisper That she really guessed she did. Then I asked her would she wed me, And her blushes came once more, And the sigh that then she uttered Thrilled me to the very core. I repeated then the question, And her answer was good. For the whisper that came tipping Showed she surely guessed she would. But, alas, she wed another Ere the winter season went, And I sought an explanation What her ways firtiulous meant And again there she dime blushes And the same old thrill of pain As she gave the same old whisper That she guessed she'd guessed again. —Harper's Weekly. The Philosopher Reports. However, the philosopher came in with two deer and altogether unwounded. "How did you do it?" they all inquired. "Get the deer?" "No. How did you get them without getting shot yourself?" "Oh," he said, "that was not very difficult! Instead of wearing a red coat or something of that sort I simply buckled a pair of deer horns on my head and reduced all the other hunters to such a state of excitement that nobody could hit me."—St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Politanasa "Madam, may I ask you to remove your hatpin?" "Sir, you are rude!" "Doubtless, madam, doubtless, but the discomfort of standing in a swaying car with your hatpin through the rim of my ear must be my excuse. Perhaps my ear is too large anyhow." —Philadelphia Ledger. History Missed This. Antony was at the pier or Caesar. "Alas," he cried, "one more bier as large as this and I would be completely overcome!" Hearing the mob yelling, he began the famous speech which historians now claim he never made. St. Paul Pioneer Press. Cremation Outdone. Mrs. Canary—How natural your late husband looks, dear! But wasn't there any funeral at all? Widow Parrot (proudly)—Yes, indeed, Mrs. Dickle, a double one. All our friends accompanied the remains both to and from the taxidermist's' Puck. Word From Br'er Williams I use ter never have much patience wid folks what said dat de human race is close kin ter de monkey, but after lookin' over some er de members of it I is free ter say dat I knows many a monkey who wouldn't take it ez a compliment!-Atlanta Constitution. Mutual. "Bridget," said Mrs. Grouchey, "I don't like the looks of that man who called to see you last night." "Well, well," replied Bridget, "ain't it funny, ma'am? He said the same about you."—Catholic Standard and Times. Not Thought Much Of. "How do you stand with Miss Fairface?" "Not very well, I guess. Every dance I've met her at the best she would put me down on her program for was an extra-extra."—Detroit Free Press. Quibbling. "Senator, to what do you attribute the late political upheaval?" "Young man, you afflict me with a sensation of weariness. Can't you tell the difference between an upheaval and an avalanche?"—New York Tribune. Appears to Be. Redd—I hear you've got a new automobile. Greene—Yes, I have. "Is it a 1911 model?" "I guess so. It breaks down about every 1,911 feet."—Yonkers Statesman. Paradoxical Diagnosis. "That was a self contradictory cause our doctor assigned for the prevalence of typhoid in the family." "What did he say?" "That it was well water which made us sick."—Baltimore American. Madge—Then you really believe in nothing? Softhead—I believe in anything I can understand. Madge—What a frightful skeptic you must be!—Brooklyn Life. The Prudent Prophet. "Why do you always predict a severe winter?" "For the simple reason that the prediction is bound to come true. All winters seem more or less severe."—Washington Star. Clevahl Gerald—You look like somebody I used to know. Geraldine—You used to know some good looking people.—New York Press. Had Two. "My brother tells me you looked favorably upon his suit." "I did not. It's a beastly fit."—Spekane Spokesman-Review. Entered in the Post office at Minneapolis, June 23, as second class matter. Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.0. 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. CHAS. S. SMITH ..... Editor All personal advertisements in the local columns must be paid for in advance. We insert communications verbatim, and return no manuscripts. Therefore when you write, be sure you're right. J. LOUIS ERVIN. Room 1006 Torrey Bldg. General Representative "Head of Lakes", Duluth, Minn. Send notes before Thursday noon. Depew and Carter wanted some southern meat and Root brought home several strips of Borah's Best Bascon from Georgia. The Civic Celebration is under way. Clean up the City of Minneapolis. Begin with the dives and joints known puu 'bjjeejee' su Saloons.—What are the ministers going to do? Will the Federated Women's Clubs join the crusade? THE CASE OF DR. CRUM. The Monrovia, Liberia Register, the official mouthpiece of the government says that "there have been many many anathemas thrown in our face by hostile and malicious people and merciless editors. Many of these have stuck with the discomfiture and unpleasantness of grimy mud. But the most galling of all, by reason of the unexpected source, was that of the American Minister, W. D. Crum, at the luncheon following the annual message of President Barclay, when the Minister expressed the hope that the time would soon come when "Liberia would become more than a name." Such a statement clearly implies that ever since our birth as a republic up to the present that what we so proudly and patriotically boast of as the "Republic of Liberia" is merely a name "sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal." We would not be so simple as to accuse the American Government of holding such an opinion of this government, for the manifestations of interest and good-will that nation has given us removes all such doubt from the mind of the most skeptical. But we would like to remind the Minister that he is here representing this great national friend, and ought to realize that every time he utters speech in public he does so with the authority and power vested in him by his government. Moreover, he on this occasion was speaking in behalf of the entire Diplomatic and Consular Corps near this government. Does he mean to incriminate these representatives and say they too regard Liberia as a name only?" Dr. Crum has not given any reason for his remarks. But we feel that he should. Speak up! Crum, an' 'spress yo'e'f. RECORD OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. Colored Americans having been permitted to be disfranchised in the Southern States under Republican rule. The appointment of ex-Confederates and Southern Democrats upon the Supreme Court of the United States. The appointment of ex-Confederates and Southern Democrats in the Cabinet by President Taft. The declaration of President Taft that he would appoint no colored man to office who may be objectionable to the white people. Race discrimination permitted upon the railroads South, and the enactment of "Jim Crow" car laws. The removal of Southern colored office holders in the South from office and the appointment of Democrats and ex-Confederates in their stead. With such a record for the Republican party to go to the country on in 1912 to capture the colored vote will be bound to be effective. The colored voters throughout the country have opened their eyes, and between now and 1912 they will keep them open—The Bee, Wash. D. C. ROOT AND BACON CLASH. May Annul the Grandfather Clause. Through the injection of the Negro question into discussion into the Senate of the Borah resolution, which provides for senators by direct vote, two senators, Root of New York and Bacon of Georgia clashed in controversy. Root says "That the National Government could not afford to bear away the privileges of supervising senatorial election in the South, also, in speaking of the 14th and 15th Amendment, said "things happen in the Southern States, which should not be permitted by the states, and which should be corrected, if not, by the states themselves, then, by the National Government." Sen. Bacon, requested a desire for specifications regarding "things which happened in the South, Sen. Root was evidently awaiting the call, and Sen. Bacon addressed himself directly to Mr. Root, and asked: "What are the things to which the senator refers?" Mr. Root's response was in no wise evasive or indirect. Recalling the substance of his previous remarks he said that he had reference to the voluntary surrender by the government of the power to enforce the protection of the suffrage privileges of the Southern negroes. Facing Senator Bacon and speaking with great deliberation, Mr. Root enumerated the peonage system, the lynching of negroes and the disfranchising provisions, such as the grandfather's clauses in the constitutions of many of the Southern states, as some of the things calculated to deprive the black man of that equal protection which the constitution guarantees. "Does the senator contend for the power of congress to annul laws now on the statute books of the states, such as the grandgatherer's clause?" asked Mr. Bacon. "Without the slightest doubt," said the New Yorker. "Well," returned the Georgian, "the senator has certainly put us on notice." "I mean to put you and also the country on notice," replied Mr. Root, speaking with force. Major League Clubs Preparing For Annual Spring Stunts. LONG TRIPS ARE ABANDONED. With the Exception of Boston Red Sex No Team Will Travel Any Great Distance—Brooklyn Will Be Earliest of Starters to South. WHERE MAJOR LEAGUERS WILL DO SPRING WORK. AMERICAN LEAGUE. AMERICAN LEAGUE Washington.....Atlanta, Ga. Athletics.....Savannah, Ga. Boston.....California New York.....Athens, Ga. Detroit.....Monroe, La. Cleveland.....Alexandria, La. Chicago.....Mineral Springs, Tex. St. Louis.....Hot Springs, Ark. NATIONAL LEAGUE. NATIONAL LEAGUE. New York. Marlin Springs, Tax. Philadelphia. Birmingham, Ala. Boston. Amherst, Ga. Brooklyn. Hot Springs, Ark. Chicago. New Orleans. Pittsburg. Hot Springs, Ark. Cincinnati. Hot Springs, Ark. St. Louis. West Baden, Ind. Managers of the various pennant chasing clubs are giving nearly all their attention to plans for the spring training of their teams. With the exception of the Boston Red Sox long training trips have been abandoned. It has often, though not invariably, been the case that a good training trip meant a great deal to a team. The Chicago Cubs, for instance, won four championships in five years and trained each spring at a different place. In 1906 they did practically no training at all. President Charley Murphy had the idea that Champaign, Ill., would be the proper place. Snow drove the team out of the college town after a week of idleness. They hurried to Vicksburg, where rain allowed only a day or so of work. They went to Atlanta and again were prevented from working by rain. All the real work the team got was in exhibition games north of the Ohio river. Yet they won the pennant hands down. Within a few weeks reports will come from the training camps lauding the youngsters being tried out. Few players get regular jobs on the strength of the work done in the training season. They must make good in a real ball game before they can lay any claim to having upheld their end. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE. We claim to be the best advertising medium of the Twin Cities, and when you're not advertised in the Twin City Star, you need not show—that's all. Because the people read the Star for the news, especially in Minneapolis. The day of the Town Crier is past. Be up-to-date, Advertise and Pay for it. A newspaper is the best medium. It reaches the homes and firesides of people who attend public entertainments. These people never go out and loiter around and read hand-bills and hang-up notices. They read the Twin City Star. TWIN CITY STAR NEW REGISTER OF THE TREASURY President Taft Appoints Well Known Lawyer and Business Man to Succeed the Hon. W. T. Vernon as Register of the United States Treasury, Clean Political Record. By OLIVER RANDOLPH. Quite forty years have passed since a coterie of southern colored boys entered Oberlin college and drank of her fountain of learning. It is a peculiar coincidence that two of them should attain the high position of register of the United States treasury. The first was Blanche K. Bruce of Prince Edward county, Va., who had M. H. REGISTER AND MRS. J. C. NAFIER. that honor conferred upon him by two presidents. The second is John C. Napier of Nashville, Tenn., who will assume the duties of that office in February, 1911. Out of that small group of Negro students that gathered in Oberlin in the twilight of Negro freedom under the guidance of the learned John Mercer Langston have come some noted men. Bruce became a United States senator, was twice register of the treasury and was also recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia. Settle went into the law and has attained distinction as a splendid lawyer and brilliant orator. Napier also took up the legal profession, in which he made good; then he became a financier. He founded and is at present the cashier of one of the strongest banks conducted by Negroes in this country. When he goes to Washington in February he will be amply prepared to take up the duties that await him. Finance is indeed the strong forte of John C. Napier, and in this new field of labor he will be given greater opportunities for the display of his financial skill. In Tennessee the name of Napier is a passport of business integrity and confidence. His rating in Dun's and Bradstreet's is most creditable, and his success as a financier is attested by his comfortable circumstances and the possession of a goodly portion of "worldly goods." While his companions were in politics he was in business, and now when his business is in such excellent shape he turns aside to political diversion more as a call of duty than one of necessity. Mr. Napier is no stranger to Washingtonians. There he studied law in Howard University Law school, and there he led one of the accomplished daughters of Hon. John M. Langston to the altar to become his wife. His political record is clean and above reproach. He has been a favorite with both factions of the Republican party in his state for years. In the campaign leading up to the nomination of candidate for president Mr. Napier was an ardent supporter of Judge Taft, and he contributed much to the success of the Republican ticket. Mr. Napier is a member of the Jeanes fund board, a member of the board of trustees of Howard university, chairman of the executive committee of the National Negro Business league and is also a member of fraternal and religious organizations. The position of register of the treasury is a most responsible one. The signature of that official must be affixed to the currency of this nation. The position has been held by three colored men besides Mr. Napier—B. K. Bruce, Judson W. Lyons and William P. Vernon. 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." PETER H. BURTON 725 WASHINGTON AVENUE SO. N. W. Phone Nicollet 1404 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Southern Theatre SevenCorners 15th and Washington Avenues So. Refined Vaudeville Moving Picture Shows Continues Performance Admission 10 Cents Where Fashion Reigns Pearces 403-405 407 NICOLLET Everything for Women's Wear—Popular Prices WHEN IN ST. PAUL CALL ON YOUR OLD FRIENDS PHIL E. REID J. J. HIRSHFIELD 40 EAST 3rd STREET CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS Phone Cedar 9128 Up-Siater Phone Cedar 9126 ST. PAUL, MINN. R. L. 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