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MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Defective Page MINNEAPOLIS Foraker's Cafe is open all night. Best service at all times.—adv. Minneapolis—"The City of Waters." Invites You to Its GREAT CIVIC CELEBRATION July 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Concerts—Parades Illuminations and Decorations "Sane Fourth of July." The Tercentenary of the King James version of the English Bible will be celebrated next Sunday. The pastor will deliver two special sermons, on the "Bible" at morning and evening services. 11 a. m., subject, The Bible and its Influences upon Human Life. 8 p. m., subject, Cannot destroy God's word. Rev. F. J. Carter, Pastor. Miss Ethel Cheatham, daughter of Capt. John Cheatham of the Fire Department, died this week. On Monday, March 27, the stork visited the home of Rev. Robt. E. Wilson of 2041 Austin Ave. Chicago. The new-comer has been named after his father. This being the first son. Mrs. and Rev. Wilson are extended the congratulations of their many friends here, where he had charge of St. Peter's A. M. E. church for several years. "THE NATIONAL" WAITERS EN- TERTAIN. The National Hotel Waiters held their Easter Ball at Dearborn Hall on Monday eve. which was well attended. Many of the younger set were present. Messrs. Al. Moss, Walter Dodson, M. DeVaughn, R. Glenn, and W. J. Stirman managed the affair. Mr. C. D. Howard of Chicago, who has been on the line to Minneapolis, has become a resident of our city, having married Mrs. Ollie Snowden of Minneapolis. Mrs. L. M. Nowling, is employed as cashier at Foraker's Cafe. She has charge of the news department, where the leading Negro Journals are on sale. Leave your items at Foraker's for the Star. Mr. Harry Lee, who has been suffering on account of eye trouble is improving. Garrett, the Tailor, has broken all records, 13 ads in the K. P. program. The Knights are going to Indianaapolis this summer to the Encampment. MRS. McCULLOUGHS ANNOUNCEMENT. Owing to counter attractions during the month of April Mrs. McCullough wishes to announce that there will be no Dancing Class until April 24, 1911, at Dearborn Hall, No. 45 So. 4th St., to which all regular patrons are invited. Pride of Minnesota Lodge K. P. donated $15.00 to the Civic Celebration Fund. Mrs. McCullough Dancing Class Mark your Calendars for the Waltz Solree APRIL 24th. NATURE'S BEST DIGESTER The food for health and energy, CREAM OF RYE A silver spoon in Every package. Ask your grocer for it, and insist on getting it. The Fraternities of our people are interested in the Civic Celebration. They should be. Wear the Best Hat, and the Latest Style—"The Sevilla"—worn by King Alfonso, the best dressed man in Europe—You can get this before Easter at Sandborn and Alden's, 7 So. Fifth St., opposite Lumber Exchange. They invite your inspection of their Spring Styles. Miss Cora E. Anderson, Corsetier. Any lady wishing to be properly corseted, will do well, to call or address 365 Aurora Ave., St. Paul. Tel. N. W. Dale 1345. Mr. Wilbur Jackson is authorized to solicit ads and subscriptions for the Twin City Star.—Editor. Read The Twin City Star. THE EVENT OF THE TWIN CITIES. Knights of Pythias give a Grand Easter Ball, Largely Attended. Auditorium Annex was filled to overflowing on Wednesday last, with the guests of "The Pride of Minnesota Lodge," who had assembled to enjoy one of the greatest evenings of recent years. The main feature of the program was the concert by the Miller Concert Co., under the direction of Mr. Chas. H. Miller. This company produced, to the delight of all present, a song-sheet of Negro melody, illustrating the progress of musical culture from the folk-lore songs of the plantation to the masterly rendered "Sextette" from "Lucia." Mrs. Addie Crawford Minor, received a tremendous outburst of applause, and her voice, like wine, improves with age. Much praise is due the entire company. A large number of St. Paul people were present. After the Grand March, many spent the remaining hours dancing to the strains of McCullough's orchestra. The gowns of the ladies lined splendor to the occasion, while gold braid and jewelled swords of the staff officers added to its military appearance. It can be truly said that "Knighthood was in Flower." The committee of arrangements:—Brig. Gen. Wm. R. Morris, Com. in Chief; Col. James A. Roberts, Chairman; Col. F. G. Thomas, Secretary; Col. J. H. Hayes, Col. P. H. Southall, Col. Raleigh W. Thompson, Col. Glover Shull, Col. Edw. F. Mitchell, Major Z. Hawkins, Major Wm. M. Scott, Capt. Wm. Clack, Henry Thompson, Lieut. Fred. Conner, Lieut. Chas. Brown, Sargt. Geo. Houseley, Sargt. Robert Glenn, Sargt. Silas G. West, Wm. Crathi, S. King, Cooper Lewis, Geo. Brown, Jas. A. Austin, Wm. McClelland. Fidelity Court No. 345, Order of Calanthe. Mary J. Phillips, Worthy Counsellor; Mattie Darby, Worthy Inspectrix; Sarah Quarles, Worthy Inspectrix; Mary Latimore, Orator; Mary E. Pope, Register of Deeds. Miss Nettie Glenn, of the "Five Licorice Sticks" played at the Dewey in Minneapolis and at the Star in St. Paul during their 2 weeks engagement in the Twin Cities. Messrs. Geo. Hamilton, Arthur Malone, Jacob Helen and Geo. Johnson are with her act, which is very good. Minneapolis was well represented on the program of the Miller Concert Co. by Misses Eva Lewis and Mildred Shull pianists, and Master Walter Smith, vocalist. Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Tyler of 428 Wash. Ave. So., received Miss Nettie Glenn and her company on Thursday evening. Miss Nettie Glenn, was entertained by Mr. Geo. W. Tyler at the residence of his cousin, Mrs. L. D. Martin, 3013 Garfield Ave. on Good Friday. Covers were laid for 12. THE DICKERSON CAFE 208 Hennepin Ave. Minn. MUSIC EVERY EVENING From 8 P. M. to 12. M. MRS. VIOLET ANDERSON, VOCALIST. A NEW HOTEL OPENED The Largest in the Twin Cities. The "Hotel Carver" a modern hotel was recently opened by Mrs. Alice Carver at 1308 Washington Ave. The building, formerly the Woods Hotel, has been thoroughly renovated and elegantly furnished. It contains 28 single rooms, with all up-to-date conveniences. Mrs. Carver, familiarly known as "mother" solicits the patronage of her many friends and the travelling public. Rooms by the day, week or month. Reasonable rates on application. BUY THE STAR AT FORAKER'S. Mr. M. C. Rutledge, the proprietor of Foraker's Cafe, has on sale all the leading Negro Magazines and Periodicals. He intends to carry a full line of Race News from everywhere. We wish to say that we publish funeral notices and write-ups at 25 cents per inch. If you appreciate our enterprise, you will send your special notices with the necessary amount. Smoke The Sight Draft Cigar. "Bobby" Marshall spent a week in Chicago, signing up players for the Twin City Gophers, who will play their first game at Lexington Park on Easter Sunday. ST. PAUL Leave your subscription with Mrs. Marguerite L. Wright, Room 27 Union Block, St. Paul. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. H. P. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Feller Sts. All are welcome. Dr. Toliver, The Singing Evangelist of Washington, D. C., will conduct the "Revival Services" at Pilgrim Baptist Church, beginning next week. He is expected to preach on Wednesday evening. Grand Lecturer, W. F. T. Chandler, paid his official visit to Pioneer Lodge No. 1, F. and A. M. The subject of his lecture was: "Life, Light, Liberty and Brotherly Love." There was a large attendance of members. His next visit will be to Doric Lodge of Duluth on June 4, 1911. During the past week Revival meetings have been held in the homes of many members of Pilgrim Baptist church. Send notes before Thursday noon. We acknowledge the receipt of the Bulletin. The official organ of Ebenezer A. M. E. church of Evanston, Ill., Rev. Horace S. Graves, pastor. Rev. Graves, formerly of St. James church St. Paul, is doing great work n his new field. The pastor's wife, Mrs. Bell Graves, is the president of the Iowa Conference Branch Missionary Society. Pilgrim Commandery No. 22, of the Twin Cities observed their Easter ceremonies at St. James A. M. E. church. Rev. H. P. Jones preached the annual sermon. This was the largest gathering of Knights who had ever attended the Easter ceremonies. THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN. The oldest and best dining room in St. Paul, where you can get excellent service and Home cooked food. Mrs. Julla Hinson, Prop. 319½ WABASHA ST., ST. PAUL. Subscribe for the Star. Mr. W. R. Hardy left Wednesday evening for Chicago to visit his mother and relatives. He will be gone for 10 days. Mrs. W. D. Carter is able to be out again. The St. Paul Boosters have issued cards for their Easter German at Dietsch's Hall on April 25. The Booster's are the young men of the exclusive set. Mr. Sam. Washington, has resigned from the Pullman Co. He will beemployed on one of the Canadian roads. Mrs. W. F. T. Chandler, 144 E. 13th St. is confined to her home with rheumatism. She has been sick for several weeks. Mr. Alfred Roach, 689 Park Ave., is confined to his bed with pneumonia. He has been employed with the N. P. Ry., in their office building as janitor for 20 years. His physician announces that his chances of recovery are very favorable. Mrs. Malinda Bush, has returned from Louisville, Ky., where she was visiting her mother. Mr. L. J. Thompson, (Sunshine,) entertained Rev. E. H. McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hickman Sr., at luncheon on Monday at the Newport Cafe. Mrs. Marguerite L. Wright, stenographer for the Cosmopolitan Ins. Co. was sick, on account of a severe cold. "Standing room only" at St. James Church. Everybody loves to hear Rev. H. P. Jones. Mrs. Bessie Lucas, one of our enterprising society matrons, has opened up a shoe shining parlor, which her brother will manage. Success to Mrs. Lucas. Master Jas. Henley, is progressing rapidly under the tutorage of Prof. Allen French. This young man possesses a remarkable voice. Mrs. J. B. Johnson is still confined to her home 916 Marlon St., a sufferer from rheumatism. The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. Smoke the Reliable 5c SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5c NEGROES NOT WANTED. Winnipeg Board of Trades Resolves Against Colored Immigrants Against Colored Immigrants. Winnipeg, April 20.—Following the emigration of a large number of negroes from the United States to western Canada, the Winnipeg board of trade Wednesday night adopted resolutions as follows: "Whereas, those negroes who have come into Canada and taken up land have not proven themselves satisfactory as farmers, thrifty as settlers, or desirable neighbors to white settlers and have not and will not likely assist in the proper development of our country and its resources. Be it therefore, "Resolved, that the board of trade of the city of Winnipeg strongly urge upon the government the advisability of preventing the entrance into Canada of that class of immigrants." The resolutions were forwarded to Ottawa. DR. TURNER ACQUITTED. On Thursday, April 13th, the jury returned a verdict of "not guilty" in the case of Dr. Val Do. Turner, a prominent Negro physician of St. Paul, charged with performing a criminal operation on Louise Anderson, (white) Atty, Fred'k L. McGhee conducted the defense. This trial has caused considerable interest among our best citizens, who have waited anxiously for the results and the many friends of Dr. Turner who believed in his innocence will be glad to hear of his acquittal. THE DICKERSON CAFE SPECIAL DINNER, 25c. Daily From 3:30 to 7 P. M. 208 Hennepin Ave. Minn. PILGRIM BAPTIST CHOIR The choir of Pilgrim rendered a special Easter program. Baritone Solo by Mr. Gatis Grant, Solo, "The Titans" by Master Jas. Heneley. Violin Solo, By Prof. Hilyard. Bass Duet, "The Lord is our Refuge" by the Hickman Bros. Organist, Miss Ida May Johnson. The young voices were under the direction of Mr. John Hickman Jr., who is proud of their success. The Delphia Club will hold a meeting at the Jean Martin Brown home April 25th. A special program will be rendered. Mrs. Jacob Everett, 146 E. 13th St., was removed to the City Hospital last Friday, suffering with rheumatism. If you want The Star Subscribe for it, and Pay for it, If you get it. Pay for it, and Say what you know about it. HAIR CUTTING 15 CENTS. You will get First-class Workmanship in St. Paul at Fuller's Barber Shop, 126 East 8th St. TUSKEEGEE'S REPRESENTATIVE, Mr. C. B. Hosmer, representative of Tuskeegee Institute in the Northwest, is making his headquarters at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Booker, 522 St. Anthony's Ave. Mr. W. E. Jenkins, will leave for Montreal to enter the service of the C. P. Ry. He resigned from the Pullman Co., this week. Miss Cora E. Anderson, 365 Aurora Ave., St. Paul, is the local agent for the Spirella Corset, worn by the best gowned women. WAITERS SET A STANDARD. The public waiters of St. Paul have organized, and have informed the hotel managers that they have set a standard price for their services for banquets. THE SATISFACTORY FOOD CREAM OF RYE A BEAUTIFUL SILVER SPOON in every package. Ask your grocer for Cream of Rye. REAL HOME COOKING. You will get it at 461 Robert St., St. Paul. SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER 35c Ice Cream Parlor in Connection. H. FULLER, PROPRIETOR. ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDOM. True Manhood Surest Guarantee of Citizenship, Says Dr. E. H. Hunter. At the recent emancipation celebration in Richmond, Va., which was witnessed by a great throng of people at the ball grounds, where the exercises were held, the Rev. Dr. E. H. Hunter, pastor of Third street A. M. E. church, was the orator of the day. He spoke in part as follows: While all have not yet fully understood and accepted the philosophy of the late Warren E. H. Hunter, full men and women of both races in all sections of our country are disposed now to cast the mantle of charity over the past and to look back to the fall of Richmond as the beginning of a new epoch, which meant the abolition of a system calculated to rob both master and slave of manhood and objectively furnish the strongest evidence against any real homosexuality. That the professed principles of the government. It is well, therefore, for all to stop occasionally and take a retrospect of the past as we prepare to gird ourselves for future conquest, that we may measure the height attained by viewing the depths from which we came. Let it be remembered, too, that the occasion which marked the greatest happy change in our social fabric was a blessed benediction to all men. But it is especially appropriate that we should annually celebrate the occasion which bestowed upon us the greatest benefit and the highest privileges ever granted to mankind—the legacy of equal citizenship as it boasts now of the greatest benefit. The surest protection of the home, with all its secret memories and charming environment, is the establishment of just. REV. DR. E. H. HUNTER. fair, honorable community life, and such adjustment of the social fabric as will recognize the right of the highest, the lowest, the proudest and humblest, the richest and poorest, the wisest and most unlearned, as being on a common level. The man who is the greatest of the question of rights between man and man can ever be reached until the principles of the Golden Rule shall have found their rightful place in the making and administration of society's laws. Class legislation cannot bring to pass the ideal in this regard, and manhood suffrage is the only offset against class legislation. The obligations of citizenship require recognition of the fact that the benefits of citizenship fix proportional responsibilities. Men are both cowardly and selfish when they try to escape the burden of responsibility which attaches to the superior position attained through wealth, position or influence. The special gifts of citizenship which attaches to whatsoever kind are intrusted to men to be used for the common good and not to be squandered in idle pleasure, valin concerns, avaricious schemes and miserly efforts for future protection. We hear much talk about the need of race leaders, but the permanent need is men. Enough strong, thoughtful, unselfish men, who are capable of acting as a proper leader whenever and wherever a one is needed. Those who are willing to compromise or barter away the God given manhood rights of their people for place, self or temporal power are not worthy of the confidence of their fellows, and thereby they hinder the cultivation of manhood. The surest guarantee of a proper officer is the assurance of obligations of citizenship is the cultivation of true manhood. UPPER CLASS MEN DANCE. Lincoln Students Entertain Many Guests at Informal Reception. The Lincoln Frogs, a club composed of upper class men of Lincoln university, gave an informal dance at Fitzgerald's auditorium, Atlantic City, N. J., on Saturday, April 15. The affair drew largely upon the social circles of Philadelphia, New York, Washington, Baltimore and Atlantic City and was easily the most enjoyable social event during the Easter season in the city by the sea. The officers of the Lincoln Frogs are: Henri D. Taylor, '11, president; B. Ira Bird, '12, vice president; Joel Penn Branch, '11, treasurer; R. F. Coley, '11, secretary; J. Arnold Gilbert, '11, chairman executive committee. Business Interests Consolidated. The managers of the Yonkers Stand and League Journal, edited by Paul H. Bray and Samuel J. Davis, at Yonkers and New Rochelle, N. J., respectively, have consolidated their business interests and will in the future issue one paper under the name of the Standard Journal. In union there is strength. May the consolidated ed remain solid. Danger In Scheme to Elect Senators by Direct Vote of People. PRESENT LAW SHOULD REMAIN Should the Defeated Measure Ever Come Up Again In the House It Will Be the Duty of Cedared Americans to Register Their Unqualified Protest Against Its Passage. By JOHN E. BRUCE. The proposed amendment to the constitution providing for the election of United States senators by direct vote of the people was "beaten to a frazzle" in the closing hours of the late congress. But the fight for this dangerous measure has not been abandoned. It is therefore incumbent upon Negroes throughout the entire country to be on the alert and to register their protests by letter and by personal interviews with representatives in both branches of congress whenever this resolution is reintroduced, as it certainly will be. Should it prevail the colored man, not the white man, will be the principal sufferer, for it is aimed directly at the former in the southern states, and its purpose is to minimize his influence as a political integer and ultimately to eliminate him from the political equation. The word "people" in the eleven southern states means white people. The election of United States senators from that section by direct vote of the people is not meant to be understood that any considerable part of the black people who constitute the real majority in those states will either be comprehended or counted at such elections. The constitution of the United States speaks in language clear enough on this subject, for it specifically prescribes how senators shall be chosen and makes it plain that if such election of senators is not in conformity with the provisions of the federal constitution "congress may at any time by law make or alter such regulations except as to the place of choosing senators." But the manner of holding such election is written in the constitution, and no other way can be substituted therefor until the repeal of that section of article 1 bearing upon the times, places and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives in congress. It is not in the power of one out of ten, or of 100, or of all the citizens of a state to annul an act of congress, because the constitution of the United States and an act in pursuance of it is a supreme law of that state and binding upon every citizen of that state, and every citizen must act at his peril. The federal constitution therefore is the supreme law of this land. The thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments are equally supreme, because they have been legally incorporated into the body of it and must either be enforced or repealed. Hence there can be no election of United States senators by direct vote of the people until the people repudiate the present law by which United States senators for over a hundred years have been chosen. I for one do not believe that the people are ready to repeal any part of the present constitution, and so have no serious apprehensions with respect to this latese scheme to delegate to the people a power which they wisely delegated to their political leaders when the constitution was ratified and adopted. At the same time we should not forget that "external vigilance is the price of liberty" and from this time forth should keep tabs on legislation at Washington and on senators and congressmen. LET THE RACE GET TOGETHER Idea of Establishing Savings Bank In New York Heartily Approved. The Amsterdam News, New York city, is rendering the race valuable service by its advocacy of a penny savings bank to be located in Harlem, where the great bulk of the Afro-American population resides. Mr. T. Thomas Fortune, contributing editor to the News, pointed out very clearly in a recent issue of that paper the economic value of saving on a small scale. The idea is feasible and should meet the hearty approval of our people throughout Greater New York and vicinity. Most all churches, secret societies and business concerns have bank accounts. Thousands of dollars are collected in these institutions weekly, and their monthly footings would be astonishing if brought together and deposited in one common coffer. Let the race get together in New York and husband its resources so as to give employment to capable young men and women.—Dodson. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR. Subscribe to the Star. Ie 8G, S| OER SR | Pe Care. et eee ee = } | \ (__detectiv Defective MANY MEASURES PUT TO DEATH Expiring Legislatore Passed Few Important Bills, : SESSION WAS A STORMY ONE Pet tt ad ton, pe (Bpectal Correspondence). St. Paul, April 17.—The Minnesota Jegislative session for 1911 becomes history this week. It bas been a re markable session, remarkable not so much for legislation passed as for legislation killed. The morgue 4s full ‘of the victims of the legislative axe. Among the things that have gone the way of all things are the employers’ compensation act, county option, and by the time this letter reaches its readers, the initiative and referendum, the recall, the direct primary, the wa- terways bill, the public utilities bill ‘and various others will probably have suffered the same fate. tee It has been a stormy session. In both senate and house the minority effected the organization and retained control to the last, although the major- ity of the house asserted iteclf at times. In the senate the Gordon sup- porters, represented by men Ifke Gun- derson, Haycraft, Putnam, Clague and others, overturned the old time sen- ate organization and organized the committees. This organtzation was perfected and made to stick in the election contests which marked the opening of the session. It worked on almost to the finish and through the battle on reapportionment and ap- parently failed only in the closing days of the session. tee In the house Speaker Dunn was lected on a county option and antl- county option issue. ‘The speaker was an anti-county optionist. Following his organization of the house came stormy periods, which resulted at times almost ina state of anarchy. Charges ‘were made by Representative Klemer ‘and by Representative Stone to the effect that the house committees had been packed “in the interest of the special interests.” This resulted in a seriea of stormy sessions, in the prog- ress of which Roprosentatives Klemer ‘and Stone were both compelled to ap- pear before the bar of the house where they acknowledged they had no definite information upon which to base thelr charges. tee During the session no outstanding reputations have been made. No big men have come to the front. Neither house nor senate have developed men of unusual ability. Both the speaker of the house and the lieutenant gov- ernor have been new figures in the Mmelight during the present session, but neither bas acquired pre-eminent Aistinction as a result. It is possible that Speaker Dunn will be a candidate for congress in the First district in the next election, while Lieutenant Gov- enor Gordon has a yearning desire to sueceed Governor Eberhart in the ex ecutive office. the Politics has played a large part in the session. At its outset Governor Bherhart submitted a message which ‘was ‘universally commended. Very few of his Ideas have been put into effect. This has been largely due to the fact that political jealousy feared the governor would derive too much credit and that his re-election would be made certain. Democrats joined with factional Republicans in this plan of campaign. In the house the Demo- crats, under the able leadership of Representative Pfaender of New Ulm, played with the house organization and in this way were able to exercise a large influence. In the senate, under the leadership of Democrats like Sen- ators Coller, Schaller, Works, Moonan and Wels, the same Influence was ex erted by the minority party. tee Presidential and national polities also played a part in the session, ‘There is a well defined movement on in the state to capture the national delegation for La Follette tor pres dent in opposition to President Taft. ‘The inurgent wing of the Republicans has been playing this game. It is gene erally expected that the Eberhart ad- ministration and the Republican state central committee, under the chair manship of former Senator Edward H ‘Smith, will throw its influence in favor of a Taft delegation. For that new son the radicals have opposed Gow ‘emnor Eberhart’s administrative plane fn many Instances, although it was Progressive and in sympathy with the Onward movement of the times. eee ‘The one measure in which Governor Eberhart was most vitally interested ‘Was the passage of a reapportionment Dill, “His Interest in thie was due to, “the fact that the Republican platform, 4 ledged Itself definitely to reap ment on a basis of population, ie ure was opposed by Southera| Reaee cee 2 ‘bit teas. 8 house Ft eee ' -mBag a6 f00n as It reached the senate “Here it, was defeated and a compro mise measure was promised through the instrumentality of Senators Clagu and Rockse. Although definitely prom ised the measure never made its ap ‘pearance. Governor Eberhart induced Senator Hanson to introduce a nem ‘ill. ‘This measure would have takes five senators trom the over represented section, giving one senator each ta Ramsey, Hennepin and St. Louis coum ties and two to the Red River Valley district. ‘This was delayed one day om ‘8 ruling by Lieutenant Governor Gor don, giving the opposition time to im ‘twoduce and pass a proposed constite tional amendment limiting the number of senators from each county to atx. This gave the senators their destred opportunity and excuse for voting against the Hanson bill and when tt ‘came up last week it was voted down without @ record vote. *+* Governor Eberhart has decided mot to call an extra session in the interest of reapportionment. At the meeting of the Northern Minnesota Develop. ment association at Brainerd he had said that unless a sincere effort was made on’ the part of the senate to pass reapportionment measure he milght call an extra session. He has decided that no kind of reapportionment bill could pass the present senate and that to call an extra session would be futile and would merely involve extra em pense to the state. The result is that reapportionment is dead. ooo ‘The Spooner waterways bill seems to have struck a snag. ‘The bill has been generally regarded as too drastio, although there was a general feeling that some such legislation is desirable. Last week the attorney general's of fice gave out an opinion to the effect that the bill would be unconstitutional Af passed. ‘This 1s expected to mean the final defeat of the bill in the clos. ing hours of the session. The accom. panying Spooner bill, calling for an appropriation of $40,000 for an inves tigation of the feasibility of canalizing the state of Minnesota, fe regarded as fantastic and if passed by the senate would probably be vetoed by the gov: ernor. tee The Cashman distance tariff bill, un- der a new name, originating in the house, 1s one of the important meas. ures with which the senate will deal in Its closing hours. When this letter was written it was not expected the bill would pass. During its original Aiscussion in the senate the attorney general wrote an opinion, bolstered up by similar opinions from former At- torney General Edward T. Young and former Justice of the Supreme Court ‘Thomas D. O'Brien, that the enact ment of the bill would nullify the rate cases which were then in litigation: ‘The defeat of the stateas registered in the opinion of the week. before by Judge Sanborn aroused considerable fecling over the matter, and this, with the speaker's personal influence, se cured the passage of the bill in the lower body. The feeling In the senate was that the state should not be moved by pique or indignation over the out- come of the first round in the fight. The state has spent a great deal of money in prosecuting the rate cases and they are yet to go before the su. Preme court. It Js felt the state cam afford to wait until the case is def. nitely decided by the highest tribunal before changing its attitude relative to rate regulation. Senator Moonan offers @ resolution appointing a com- mission to work without pay to inves tigate the workings and effects of the Towa distance tariff law, upon which the proposed Minnesota law Is based, to report to the legislature two years from now. tee ‘Theodore Roosevelt appeared before the legislature Friday night and ad- vised that body as to its future course of action, He announced that he was & progressive and favored the initia. tive and referendum, the recall, the direct primary and the direct election of United States senators. He qualt- fied each statement so that both sides on these questions believe the former president was with them, In declaring for the initiative and referendum he insisted the percentages necessary to invoke the use of either initiative or referendum should be so high that they could not be Invoked lightly or frivotously. The radical element im the house had insisted on a low per centage, while the more conservative progressives had insisted on a high percentage. A measure of the latter class was passed. It Is now In the senate. tee Relative.to the recall the former president intimated he believed in the recall, but stated positively it should not apply to the judiciary. The house has passed two recall bills, one of Relative.to the recall the formes president intimated he believed in the Tecall, but stated positively it should not apply to the judiciary. ‘The house has passed two recall bills, one of them originating in the house and the other introduced by Senator Moonas tm the senate. As amended dy the house both apply to the judiciary, 90 on this question both sides again claim the former president is with them Colonel Roosevelt said he favored some plan of ending the services of judges not in sympathy with the spirit of the times and recommended that thelr services be ended through me Jority action of the legislature. He said that had he lived in Arizona ‘where @ judicial recall feature has been included in the constitution, be would have opposed the adoption the constitution, but in view of fact the people of Arizona had such a constitution he thinks they should be admitted to statehood a! SUNDAY SCHOOL, Lesson V.—Second Quarter, For April 30, 1911. ‘THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES, ‘Text of the Lesson, Jonah til, 6 to Ivy 11—Memory Verses, Chapter lv, 10, 11—Golden Text, Matt, xxvill, 29, Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M, Stearns, ‘The committee calls this « foreign missionary lesson, and it is certelnly © grand missionary story, reaching on ‘even to the kingdom when it shall be fully seen that “salvation ie of the Lord” (4, 9). With this saying of Zonah I have in my mind the words of the Lord Jesus to the woman: of Samaria, “Salvation 1s of the Jews" @ohn vi, 12). Putting the two togethe er we have the great truth that salva. tion is of the Lord through the Jews, ‘This is and will be seen to be true of all individuals and also of nations, All the redeemed in heaven and om earth owe their redemption to the blood of a Jew, and the nations. as such will not be saved ull the glory of the Lord ts risen upon Israel. ‘Them they shall come to her light and kings to the brightness of her rising’ (Isa, Ix, 1-8; Ixil, 1-8; xxvil, 6; Jer. Mtl, 114 Zeek. ii, 10-12). ‘We have in our lesson the only tam stance, as far as I know, of a whole city penitent. But when Israel shall have hud her resurrection from. the dead and u nation of Pauls shall go forth into all the world witnessing as He did in the power of the Spirit, knowing all languages and having all wealth at thelr command, whole ua. tious shall turn to the Lord in true Penitence and “All kings shall fall down before Him, all nations shall verve Him" (Ps. Ixxil, 11). ‘The Lord Jesus spoke of the experts ence of Jonah in the belly of the fish, his preaching and the repentance of Nineveh, and those who question the truth of the story of Jonah question the veracity of Jesus Christ. It ts the work of the devil to question the word of God or the love of God (att. xt, 80-41; xvi, 4; Gen. iif, 1-5). Could there by a more vivid picture of the churches’ indifference to the command of Christ in our Golden ‘Text than that of Jonah on this ship? ‘The only man who knew the true God ts fast asleep, while the heathen sailors are diligently calling upon their gdm They only found out who he was and why he was there by questioning bim. In a certain pluce we read that Jesus could not be hid (Mark vil, 24), Dut some who bear the name of Curie tan seem to hide Him quite success fully. Contrast II Cor. 1v, 10, 11; My YA). ERIK af. seon, abe BES sleep, Peter, James and John asleep the presence of great privilege and also of great suffering and consider if you need the question of chapter 1, @ and if so what will your answer bot As to the great fish prepared by the Lord to take care of Jonah I often wonder why people have been so long looking for fishes of the same kind, for the record does not say that the Lord made two great fishes to propar gate the species, but that He prepared ‘& great fish. For aught we know the fish may have ied when it finished its ministry te Jonah, as probably did the little fish that brought the coin to Simon Peter, The winds of 1, 4; tv, 8, were special winds for the occasion, as were also the gourd and the worm of Iv, 6 % special preparations for special minis. try. I have long rejoiced in the truth of Eph. ii, 10, and firmly believe that all the good Works of all the Lord's people are prepared beforehand for them to walk in. It 1s helpful to say, concerning all things, pleasant or ute Pleasant, “prepared for me by {te finite love.” With all Jonah’s peculiarities he seems to have been a man full of the word of God, for his prayer in chapter. 11 1s almost wholly Scripture. In the margin of my Bible I note in his prays er nine quotations from or referen-es to the Psalms, besides some from othe er parts of Scripture. When he did finally start for Nineveh the word of the Lord to him was, “Preach unto {t the preaching that I bid thee” (iif, 2). Compare Jer. 4, 7; Ezek. ii, 7; ill, 15 II Tim. tv, 2; Acts vill, 4, 25, and note that our Lord Himself said only what the Father told Him to say (John xi, 49; xiv, 10; vill, 28). Tt would be a great thing and grente ly to the glory of God and the good of both speakers and hearers if all preach- ers and teachers would prove them selves to be “the Lori's messengers in the Lord's messge unto the peo-, ple” (Hag. 4, 13): All such might rest assured that His, word would always accomplish His pleasure and never re- turn to Him. old (Isa. ly). Jonah was like a man alive from the dead, and His message was the Lord's and not his own, and the peo- ple of Nineveh believed God (iif, 5) and turned from their evil ways unto God, and God saw it and did not bring the threatened evfl upon thom. It would have pleased Jonah better if God had destroyed Nineveh, And because he knew that God was gracious and might have mercy upon them if they repent- Aah aan cata tach ea hc, tien had tie GLO LANDMARK _ OF METHODISM, Poneer Congregation Recently ~ Located In New Church Home, REGARDED AS PEOPLE'S FORUM Large and ages uk In Baltle more Makes New Financial Record by Raising $6,510.31 at Rally—Found- ed Over @ Century Ago—Pastored by Many Eminent Divines. Baltimore.—Bethel A. M. EB. church recently closed one of the most re- Markable rallies ever held in a Baltt- more church “the “ally opened when the congregation moved into Its $90, 900 home, Druid Hill avenue and Lan- fale street. Churches of all. denomt- nations joined in the effort to make the rally a success, and of the $6, 310.31 raised $2,317.46 was contributed ay other churches and societies. Bethe! church is one of the oldest congregations in the country. It had ie ee er Cae i 1 oe Rens es a | : eS peta se | ee ge ; oe a 2 Pe ry * {ts inception In 1785, when a number of colored men withdrew from the M, B. church When it was incorpo fated in 181) ibe membership was €00. Rev. Daniel Coke., who was the leading spirit in the early activities of the cbureh, was at one time elected to the bishopric, but deciined the office. ‘The church grew in oumbers and influence. and on or about ite fiftieth anniversary the congregation erected on Saratoye street what was consid ered for many years the finest church structure owned by colored people in this country. The edifice seated over 1,200 people and were it not for the fact that the colored population bad drifted to the northwest section of the clty and that other churches had been set apurt by Bethel he congre gation would still be located in its old home. Nearly every movement of xox Amportance to the colored people 11 this city and state had its inception {n Bethel church, and for many years it was reurded as the forum of the peo- Te cue Its pastors have been the foremost men of the denomination. "These men include the late Bishops oe ee ee oe Re : ns ae rare PEE ee Ty ep ee are hrs Seamer ie ay We ee Daniel A. Payne, John M. Brown, James A. Shorter, A. W. Wayman and Edward Waters, Theophilus G. Stew- ‘ard, retired chaplain of the United States army; Bishops James A. Han- @y, Benjamin T. Tanner, C. T. Shat- fer and Levi J. Coppin and Joho Hurst, ‘Gnanctal secretary of the-de- ‘nomination. ‘The negotiations for the present now ‘home of the chureb were begun during the pastorate of ev. A. L. Gaines, ‘When Rer. D. G. Hill became pastor of the church the negotiations were Festimed with the reanlé that'a plece of property that cost $126,000 to build was secured for 690,000, F ‘Dr. Hill, the present pestor, ts a uative of Hagerstown. Md: After re- celving @ preliminary training in the schools of that city and at Storer cot- lege, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., be enter- ‘e@ Lineota university, where be re- celved the degree of bachelor of arts fp 1886. Among the members of that class were Harry W. Bess, « member ef the present Pennsylvania legisla. ture, Dr. George C. Hall of Chicago and City Councilman Harry 8. Cum- mings of Baltimore. Dr. Hill then entered the theological school-of his alma mater, graduating in 1889. During the twenty years he has been ‘& member of the Baltimore conference he has been regarded as one of its most Infuential ‘members. He has served as pastor of the Metropolitan church, Washington; presiding elder of the Hagerstown district, and pastor of the Trinity and Bethel churches, Batti more. He served a number of years ‘as secretary of the conference and for the past five years bas been treasurer of the same. He is regarded as a model minister of trreproaehable char- acter, Dr. Hill has a large family, presided over by Mrs. Margaret Peck Hill, one of the most active religious workers in the state. COSMOPOLITAN SOCIETY. President Miller and D. M. Webster Give Facts About Amalgamation. The subject for discussion at the April meeting of the Cosmopolitan so- clety in Brooklyn was the “Blending of Japhetic and Hamitle Blood In the Southern States.” - President George Frazier Miller “presided and in. the course of his introductory remarks cited many cases of which he knew in Charleston, 8. C., New Orleans and other southern cities where amalga- mation has been practical for genera- tons and exhibited over fifty photo: graphs showing the various types of Progenfe amalgamation, which varied from the Indian to the blue eyed An- glo-Saxon type. He told of a family in Charleston where one brother was white and the other colored, and yet the famtly recognizes each of them. Counselor D. M. Webster, the next speaker, said that at the close of the war there were 4,000,000 of known colored people and thousands whose {dentity has never been accurately re- corded. This question of color, said he, is no longer confined to the south. ‘The north fs becoming more and more intensified each day. Especially is this condition seen in Boston. the very cradle of liberty and justice. ‘The tendency to cater to the preju- dice of the south in public places has increased with alarming rapidity. New York ts the largest southern city tn this country. and its Influence as such fs plainly seen and felt. There are more southern people in New York than any other city in the United States, and they have brought their hysterical prejudices with them. While the arts, etc., have been more highly developed by the lighter races, to the darker races belong poetry, mu- sic and spirituality. IMPORTANT COMING EVENT FOR CITIZENS OF ST. LOUIS. Educators to Hold Eighth Annual Con- vention There July 26-30. Unusual interest is being taken at this early date in the forthcoming eighth annual convention: of the Na- tional Association of Teachers in Color. ed Schools, to be held in St. Louis from Wednesday, July 26 to 30, inctu- sive. The convention will be the guest of the city teachers, who will act as a reception committee. Professor R. H. Cole, principal of the Simmons school, 1s chairman of the committee. Summer high school, in which the sessions of the convention will be held, is admirably adapted for such gather- ings. The fact that Dr. Booker T. ‘Washington {s to be one of the princ!- pal speakers has created new interest in the work of the association, and the atendance will doubtless exceed that of former years. ‘The officers of the association’ are: President, W. T. B. Williams, agent of the Slater fund, Hampton, Va; vice presidents. Inman E. Page, president of A. and M. college, Langston,.Okia.; N. B. Young, president of A. and M. college, Tallabassee, Fla; L. 8. Clark, president of Baton Rouge col- lege, Baton Rouge, La.; F. L. Williams, principal of Summer high school, St. Louis, and 1. M. Terrell, supervisor of schools, Fort Worth, Tex.; secretary, Ida ©. Plummer, city schools, Wash- ington; assistant secretary, Mrs. J. BH. Porter, city schools, Okmulgee, Okla.; corresponding secretary. J. R. B. Lee, director academic department, Tuskegee institute, Tuskegee, Ala.; treasurer, J. A. Martin, principal city schools, Jackson, Miss.; registrar, G. H. Garvin, principal city schools, Win- chester, Ky.; chairman executive com- mittee, M. W. Dogan, president Wiley ‘university, Marshall, Tex. ‘Young Afro-Americans of Real Worth. The race takes pride in the success of the following young Afro-Amert- cans who will graduate from the sev- eral departments of the University of Pittsburg this summer. They are Hubbard Hollensworth, Riley Left. wick and Ray H. Wooten, colleginte and engineering departnent; William ‘Writt, Jr, and 8, Rosemond Davis medical department; Leo P. Philips and Mr. Primus, pbarmacutical de- partnent, while Dantel W. Hall gets his certifieate for a special course in the Industrial arte from Carnegie Technical schools, Mme.L: C, Parrish Hair Calturing, Manicuring, and Scalp Treatment ea Lee -— ee a cd i , 3 i . iy iH] \ A a2 ai. ‘ts V <The manufacturer of Hair prepara sone" Boman ‘Dealer tn. Pare ‘Human For growing halr on bald heads and bare itinplon are Paris's Never Fal Halt Food. Porjare ss. cs» 6Oc. sinus Patents Oxange Plover skis Food, Ber eg cg SO oF al 6 skin, Parole Velvet laud : A anpaiearguninet yo Pacrish's. Wonderful Hiair ‘Tonio: Pep bottle ins. bocaltyiag, aad poo serving the teeity uso Farah's Pear "Wg, Sirhches, Pompe snd Pu to match your at” Splendid workmanship. 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It doesn't take a man long after he begins to talk to show just where his grouch is located. Train up your children in the way they should go and when they are grown they will have the same kind of a row with their own offspring. Most of us are vain, but it would puzzle an expert to show justification for the vanity. A clock is about the only thing that strikes and keeps on working. Hunger taken in liberal doses before meals is an excellent cure for indigestion. The man who has to eat his own words seldom has an appetite for a repetition. The coming man counts among his assets a good press agent. Guarding the Youth. The wise and sage committee Is to the dungeon leading In nearly every city The books our boys are reading. These boys are like the glamour That life is not possessing. And so they take their hammer And do some things distressing. These little minds, unfolding Like blossoms in the garden, Need very careful molding And care lest they should harden The books that have incited Can have to blood and thunder Are for the time indolited. And is it any wonder? The book on which the "popper" Had fat and early feeding Is not regarded proper Can have exalted reading For those unknowledge. If father is a sample He is, you must acknowledge, A horrible example. The busy little garter With facts must fill his gable. Farewell, then, to Nick Carter, To Optic and his fable! These books are undeserving, But do not think to lose them While no one is observing The youngsters will peruse them. Looked Well Preserved. "I wonder what the seventeen year locusts are like," said the blushing girl. "Don't you remember them?" asked the horrid man. "Of course not. I was too young when they were here before." "Weren't you as old then as you are now?" Not Qualified. "You say that she wouldn't be able to keep house if she were married?" "I don't think she could do it very well." "Why do you hold that opinion?" "Well, for one reason she thinks babies are bric-a-brac." "I don't think that girl ought to marry." "Why?" "She doesn't know how to manage a house." "But you should see her manage a man!" A Hint. "What makes your baby cry so?" asked the unwelcome visitor. "He is hungry." "Does he always cry when he is hungry?" "No." "Then why does he cry now?" "He knows we don't feed him before company." "What makes your baby cry so?" asked the unwelcome visitor. "He is hungry." "Does he always cry when he is hungry?" "No." "Then why does he cry now?" "He knows we don't feed him before company." Why He Was Sure. "Have you seen anything of my son John?" "No, nor your son Bill." "I have no son Bill." "That is what I thought. I told my wife so when I didn't see him go by." The Way It Goes. "Jack and I kissed and made up." "Did?" "Yes." "Different here." "How is that?" "Charlie and I kissed and fell out." Every Time. "Pride goes before a fall." "Yes." "Do you know what comes after?" "No." "The merry ha-ha." How He Felt. "Pa. do you think the barem skirt will ever come in?" "Not in this house." Unappreciativa. A man won't take his good advice And paste it in his hat. He writes it on a piece of ice And lets it go at that. ```markdown ``` RACE PROGRESS IN VIRGINIA The Success of the Organization is Due Largely to the Energy and Keen Business Foresight of the Officials in Meeting the Needs of the People. Has Passed Experimental Stage. By GEORGE FRANCIS KING. Richmond, Va.-Being governed by conservative measures that are economic improvements in life insurance affairs the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, with home offices in this city, is solidifying the interest of colored people in the business world. This is the oldest Afro-American company in the state, and it gives evidence of the fact that a number of Afro-Americans are permanent factors in the great life insurance forces of the country. A building for its home office, where a little army of intelligent and energetic clerks are found at their desks, attests the Negro's ability to become a creator of essential movements. With well appointed office structures in the principal cities of Virginia, modern houses to help relieve the congested residential conditions of the race in Richmond especially, and a number of cities and towns, this company reveals the results caused by honesty and the qualifications of its officials to protect the members of the race during the period when illness and death manifest their powers. [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie and a badge on his left shoulder]. The wisdom of the management and the optimism of the race in Virginia when it comes to supporting such THOMAS M. CRUMP. comes to supporting such creditable corporations are best shown from the fact that in 1910 the company did business to the amount of $190,644.57. Beginning business at a time when it was claimed that the Negro couldn't master mortality rates and meet the competition or white companies, Messrs. Crump and Jordan PRESIDENT A. D. PRICE proved to be masters of the situation. Claims were promptly paid and the confidence of the masses was galanced until today this company is regarded by both races as being beyond the stage of a hazardous project. The field force is composed of intelligent and thrifty men who are enlightening thousands of people in the race and assisting the officials in the campaign in the conservation of the lives of thousands of Afro-Americans. The dividends exhibit the healthy condition of the company. Not a share of stock is on the market, and the holders of the same will not sell. M. B. The mortality basis is mastered by Colonel T. M. Crump, secretary-manager, and B. L. Jordan, who are considered to be authorities on sick, death and accident in surance lines. The officers are men who have made remarkable achievements in their respective vocations and are concrete examples of race thrift. The officers and directors are: A. D. Price, president; Thomas M. Crump, secretary-manager; B. L. Jordan, assistant secretary-manager; Edward Stewart, first vice president; James T. Carter, second vice president; B. A. Cephas, third vice president; W. E. Baker, treasurer; E. C. Brown, W. A. Jordan, A. Washington, Charles N. Jackson, W. E. Ransolph and Samuel Morgan. TWIN CITY STAR SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson IV.—Second Quarter, For April 23, 1911. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, II Kings xil, 4-18, Memory Verse, 11—Golden Text, I Chron. xxix, 9—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. Today, we combine the story of Joash, king of Judah, in last week's lesson and in this one. He began to reign in his seventh year and reigned forty years, doing right in the sight of the Lord, while Jeholaide, the priest, instructed him (verses 1-3), but he did not destroy idolatry in the land. Our last good king in Judah was Jehoshapht, who was succeeded by his son Jehoram, his firstborn, who married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the Lord and put to death his six brothers. He reigned only eight years and died a fearful death, as the prophet Elijah sent him word that he would. It is written of him that he departed without being desired (II Chron. xxi). Jehohazh (or Ahaziah), his youngest son, succeeded him, all his older brothers having been slain by the Syrians. He reigned only one year, and his mother, Athalah, was his counselor to do wickedly (II Chron. xxii, 1-4). He was slain by Jehu, and when his mother knew that he was dead she at once proceeded to destroy all the seed royal of the house of Judah, but Jehosheba (or Jehoshaheb), the wife of Jeholada, the priest, and sister of Ahaziah, rescued the infant Joash and hid him and his nurse in the house of the Lord six years while Athaliah reigned over the land (II Kings xi, 1-3; II Chron. xxii, 10-12). Last week's lesson told us how, in his seventh year, Jeholada, the priest, arranged to have him brought forth, anointed, crowned and proclaimed king, and made a covenant between the Lord and the king and the people that they should be the Lord's people (x1, 12, 17). They broke down the house of Baal and his altars and images, slew the priest of Baal, and also the wicked queen mother Athaliah. So the people rejoiced and the city was quiet (x1, 18-20). We must not confuse our good King Joash of Judah with another Joush, king of Israel, who began to reign over the ten tribes in the thirty-seventh year of the king of Judah's reign and who departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, the son of Nabat, who made Israel to sin (II Kings xill, 10-13). We have a key to the heart of today's lesson in the expression, "The house of the Lord," which occurs in our lesson verses just twelve times, if we include verse 16. Inasmuch as the king spent the first six years of his life in some part of the house of the Lord under the care of the priest of the Lord it is the most suggestive phrase in our lesson, and the more so when we remember that the kings who reigned at Jerusalem were said to sit on the throne of the Lord as king (I Chron. xxix, 23). We cannot think of Israel as a nation without a tabernacle or temple as a dwelling place for Jehovah in their midst. One of the first commands to Moses after the deliverance from Egypt and the giving of the law at Sinai was, "Let them make me a sanctuary that I may dwell among them" (Ex. xxv, 8). When Cyrus, king of Persia, made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom that the Jews might return from Babylon he said that it was to build the house of the Lord God of Israel in Jerusalem (Izra, 1, 4). Ezekiel xl to xlviii tells of the temple that is to be when they shall be gathered from all nations never to be pulled up or scattered any more. When Israel was numbered it was the law that every one, rich and poor, should give a half shekel as atonement money as a ransom for his soul, and this money was to be used in the service of the Lord (Ex. xxx. 11-10). This is probably a part of the money referred to in verse 4 with which they were to repair the house of the Lord, for the sons of Athallah, that wicked woman, had broken up the house of God and had bestowed the dedicated things upon Baalam. Joash instructed the priests and the Levites to go out unto the cities of Judah and gather of all Israel money to repair the house of the Lord from year to year, but this collecting business did not work any better than it does today, and after more than twenty years the work was not done (verses 48; II Chron. xxv. 47). Then Jeholiada, the priest, took a chest, with a hole in the lid, and set it beside the altar on the right side as one cometh into the house of the Lord, and they made a proclamation through Judah and Jerusalem to bring in the offering that Moses had commanded, and thus they gathered money in abundance, and the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them and they set the house of God in his state and strengthened it (verses 9-14; II Chron. xxiv, 8-13). I have personally tried the box at the door plan for thank offerings, for benefits received at the services, the money to be given to missions to help tell the glad tidings to others, and it has worked splendidly. It is many a long year since I ever solicited money from any one personally or permitted any one to go out collecting, and we find there is no need of it. The wickedness of Joash, after the death of Jehola at the age of 130 years, and his murder of the son of Jehola and his idolatry are written in II Chron. xxiv. 15-27. DO IT NOW. Lose this day loitering, 'twill be the same story Tomorrow, and the next more dilatory; For indecision brings its own delays. And days are lost lamenting o'er lost days. Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute! What you can do or think you can, begin it; Boldness has genius, power and magic in it! Only engage, and then the mind grows heated; Begin it, and the work will be completed. TIMELY ADVICE TO WOMEN. Each Makers of Own Position, Says Mrs. M. C. Lawton. "What Our Young Women Owe to Themselves" was the subject of a most interesting and instructive address delivered by Mrs. M. C. Lawton to the members and visitors at a meeting of the Lexington avenue branch of the Young Women's Christian association in Brooklyn recently. Mrs. Lawton spoke in part as follows: In a great city like this, with its teaming millions of inhabitants, composed as it is, of every nationality, every kindred, tongue and tribe, there must naturally arise various conditions for our immediate consideration. The constant inflow from all parts of the world to this, the metropolis of the United States, the ever increasing demand for efficient service, with the opposition which confronts theorter of the world to another race, give rise to a problem whose complexity is almost insoluble. Although institutions for the advancement and promotion of our girls have been established through which thousands of them have been saved to the race and to the glory of womanhood, there are still phases of situation, discouraging though they may be, that long as time lasts there will be working girls, but just what position they will occupy they alone must determine. It is evident, however, that their value will increase in proportion to the efficiency of their efforts, and their position or rank will be computed according to the dignity they inject into their character, and the respect they give than you rate yourselves. If you place an estimate on yourselves others will do likewise, but if you feel yourselves the equal of those filling the same position you will be rated accordingly. Now, what is the cause of this lack of confidence? It is due to the fact that you have not made the necessary preparation for your life's work, and people around the stone and side of every room Degradation is in the kind of labor you perform, but the quality of service you give. STOREY AND VILLARD ON RACE DISCRIMINATION. Wave of Color Hysteria Sweeping Country, Says Noted Publicist. In his address opening the recent meeting of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, held in Park Street church, Boston, Hon. Moorfield Storey, who was re-elected president of the organization, sald: Forty-five years ago the people of the United States were brought face to face with perhaps the most serious problem in our national history—the converting of 4,000,000 Negro slaves into citizens. At this problem people have since been working, and it is still far from settled. The constitutional amendments were believed to have placed the rights of the Negro beyond question, but now, while the race has prospered beyond expectation, its progress has awakened jealousy, and even in the north a race prejudice has been built upon a hook down upon their fellows as if it were a virtue to embarrass and injure them. This condition must not endure, and it is the duty of every citizen to see that the colored people have justice and kindness. It is necessary that they should be given their rights as citizens of the United States and that their right to vote should nowhere be denied. It is necessary also that they should be protected in the enjoyment of their property and the fruits of labor, that they should be insured justice in the course and that they should be defended against outrage and brutality of every kind. Speaking along the same line of thought, Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard said: There can be no doubt that a wave of color hysteria is sweeping over the country. The road of the aspiring colored man or woman becomes more and more difficult. He is abused for his low association. Let him seek to rise above them, as he does in the past. He has for years been told that if he acquires property and buys himself a house all will be well with him and his family, if he does so in a section of a city, whether it be New York, Seattle, Baltimore or Richmond, in which he may assure to his children good associations, pure air and fresh air. He is not a presence there meant the bringing in of a worse than leprosy, and the laws are invoked against him. Color Prejudice and Politicians. This race question bobs up at the most unseemly times, and especially when folks are running for office, says the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger. It is an awful thing to be continually explaining why one did this or that. But as long as men will let their prejudices stand in their way such things will continue to happen, and this has reference to Jew. Negro and gentile. The New Modish Stripe For Gowns of Every Type. THE FASHION OF THE TIME GOWN FOR MUSICALS. The girl who sings and whose means are limited is often compelled to make the same gown do for both her afternoon and evening engagements. To find a gown that will be both simple enough for the one use, yet dressy enough for the other, is not so easy as it may seem. The gown pictured here combines these qualities. It shows the new striped effect, here achieved by bands of satin on the bodice and tunic. Ball fringe edges the tunic, which falls over a band of the fashionable venise lace. A striking appearance is given to the costume by means of the use of horizontal stripes in the side panels. Black and white stripes will naturally have first place in the early season's gowns, because we are under the seductive thrall of this combination. Several of the important dressmakers have already turned out gowns of black and white striped satin draped with black chiffon cloth or marquette, with a touch of handsome heavy lace on the shoulders. With these gowns go turbans or large hats of black net, with white algrets and green scarfs or Alsatian bows of black and white striped ribbon. The whole idea is a good one for spring, for attractive as black is its universal usage the past winter rather depressed one. If it had not been for the freedom of wearing vivid colors as a contrast we would have been a somber assemblage indeed. MY LADY'S BONNET. Recalls the Headgear of Her Great-grandmother. Man has never been able to disassociate woman's millinery from the name of bonnet, and now he may literally speak of bis wife, sister or daughter's bonnet since the most modish things in the shops are the coquettish little afairs that tie under the neck with ribbons. The bonnet pictured here is an A SPRING BONNET. almost exact copy of the headgear of the French directoire period and recalls the old fashioned poke bonnet. Bonnets are far more becoming to young girls than older women, for whom, presumably, they are intended and some of the quaint bonnet effects of this season make charming frames for girlish faces. On young girls these captivating bonnets are babyish and picturesque, and the fresh, pretty face is all the more lovely because of the quaint bonnet that surrounds it. Cerise and the American Beauty shades play a prominent part in the present millinery bouquet. Every year artificial flowers grow more like their natural prototypes until there seems nothing more for the artist to accommodate. FOR CASH OR ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT BOUTELL BROS. First Avenue So. and Fifth Street HOTEL CHASE. 1822 Washington Av. &. N. W. Phone Nicollet 9854. Nearly furnished rooms. Special service given to railroad men and the traveling public. Modern conveniences. Easily reached from any point in the city. All care pass the door. CHAB. & CHASE. Prairie SYLVESTER W. OLIVER. Working Men's Social Club OLIVER BROS., Managers PHONE: Nicollet 9506 206 So. Second St. Minneapolis, Minn. Walk - Over Shoes and Oxford Now ready in all the season's newest shapes and patterns. Prices: $3.50 to $500 Call and see them. Walk-Over Boot Shops MEN'S SHOP 65 So. 4th ST., MINNEAPOLIS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SHOP 380 ROBERT ST., ST, PAUL LODGES. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR. Mrs. Anna B. Harris, Grand District Deputy, Installs and organizes Chapters of The O. E. Star. Pleased to consult any one Interested. Residence 285 Rondo St., St. Paul, Minn. ANCHOR HILYARD LODGE No. 2 A. F. M., meets 1st and 3d Tuesdays of each month at Labor Temple, 4th St. and 8th Ave. So. Minneapolis. E. M. Junior Securities, A. W. M. AMES LODGE, No. 106 I. B. P. O. E. W. meets at 211 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 2d and 4th Tuesdays of each month. M. W. Scott, Secretary. Wm. R. Morris, E. R. NAT TURNER LODGE No. 2 K. P. meets at Labor Temple, 4th St. and 8th Ave. So. Minneapolis. Ralph Watson, K. R. & S., C. Butler, C. C. PRIDE OF MINNESOTA LODGE No. 5 K. P. meets 1st and 3d Thursdays of each month at Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, Southall, K. R. & S., G. West, C. C. THE MINEAPOLIS FOLTAIN of M. U. N. of True Reformers No. 2779 meets at the Temple Hall the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. NAOI TEMPLE No. 158 M. T. mets the first and third Wednesday in each month. Mary Mitchell, Sec. Mary Lattmore, W. P. QUEEN ESTHER TEMPLES M. T., meets the first and third Monday in each month. Mrs. Fannie Pierre, W. P. PRIDE OF HENNEPIN LODGE, U. B. F. meets the Arcade Hall, 1313 Wash. Ave. the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. THE G. U. O. of C. F. meets the first and Wednesday of each month at Labor Temple Hall. THE NORTHWEST LODGE of U. B. F. meets at Arcade Hall. Aventa Ave. and the 4th Wednesdays of each month. THE HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH meets at Labor Temple Hall the second and fourth Mondays of each month. --- THE TWIN CITY STAR No. 37 Saturday, Apr. 22 1911 Entered in the Post office at Minneapolis, June 23, as second class matter. Subscription by Mall, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.0. SIX MONTHS ..... 1.25 Published Every Saturday by CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 1417 Wash. Ave. So. 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 Advertising rate per inch 50c. The Civic Celebration is under way. Clean up the City of Minneapolis. If "policy" is your business, its a good policy to change your business. INNOCENT OF THE EDMONTON CRIME—CONFESSED SHE GAGGED HERSELF. Edmonton, April 13.—Fifteen-year-old Hazel Huff, who figured in the negro assault case here last week, has confessed to the police that she bound and gagged herself to hide the loss of her ring and money. Wild excitement reigned here last Tuesday night, when neighbors found her in the kitchen of her home on Sixth street supposedly bound, gagged and chloroformed. She told a story of assault committed by a black, burly negro. The police arrested a colored man, named J. F. Wiltsue, but allowed him to go, as there was no case against him. Upon investigation it was learned that nothing was stolen from the house, that there were no bruises or injuries on the girl from the alleged assault, but that she had lost a ring and some money, which loss she feared would bring reprimand and rebuke from her parents. She thought out the scheme of binding her hands and slipping a handkerchief around her mouth, but made the error of tying an eye bandage over her forehead instead of her eyes. This fact aroused the suspicion of the police, and when openly charged with doing the deed herself she confessed.—The Lethbridge Daily Herald. This happened in Canada, where blacks and whites are settling from the Southland, and it shows that the whites have not forgotten or forsaken their native customs, are are infusing among the Canadians, a spirit of race hatred and prejudice. This girl (evidently a Southerner) knew that in the South, to accuse a big, bury, Negro of a crime, was evidence of his guilt, or if a native, she had heard of, or read the stories of lynching, and had become familiar with Southern conditions. Although wild excitement reigned and a Negro was arrested. He was released—not riddled with bullets. There was no case against him, simply because a white woman accused him. Upon investigation it was found that this, sion of the despised element of a superior race, had maliciously lied. Such lies told in the Southland, have caused the wholesale butchery of innocent families by those hot-headed hell hounds, who never investigate, assuming that the Negro has no rights that they should respect—who administer Southern justice with ropes and fire-brands, and they are protected under the Constitution of the United States, of which it has been truly said, that it is "an intercourse with hell and a colleague of the devil." We are glad to reproduce above article. The Canadian journals will state the facts, and when such happenings are given wide publicity, conditions will be better for Negroes, public opinion will be changed, and the greater part of those who are now against us will be for us—realizing that as a race we are more "sinned against than sinning." "Bobby" Marshall must make good. The St. Paul Colored Gophers have an enviable record at home and abroad. So its up to Manager Marshall. Can he do it? WHERE TO TRADE. The Honest merchant is a Successful merchant; the Successful merchant Knows the Advantage of Advertising what he has for sale. Stores and business places advertising in THE TWIN CITY STAR are the best places at which to spend your money and get your money's worth. We therefore recommend to the trading public those business places carrying an Ad. in THE TWIN CITY STAR. Church notices are published free, but notices for entertainments, where an admission fee is charged, must be paid for at the regular rates. All subscriptions are invariably due in advance. No subscription taken for a less period than three months. GOING DRY. The "Falls of Minnehaha" threatens to go dry—"Me too"—says the Buffet Flats. Dr. Turner and Atty. McGhee enjoyed a very pleasant Easter. Jack Johnson did not. Every little movement of the Grand Jury has a meaning—so different from all the rest. What's the news? You know everything, if you were at the K. P. Anniversary. If it's in the Star, it's right. Subscribe to the Star. The Onward March of Woman Suffrage Woman's suffrage is sweeping state after state into the line of victory, says the Los Angeles (Cal.) Now Age. Some claim to see dire disaster in the success of this movement, but we have every confidence that the women who vote will always safeguard the interests of her husband, father, son or brother, as the case may be. We can and do trust our wives and mothers with the keeping of our honor and our homes. Surely we may trust them with the ballot. Intermarriage Between the Races. Discriminating laws against intermarriage between the various races in the United States pale into insignificance alongside of the law of personal choice. White, colored, brown and red folks continue to unite in marriage just the same. Out in Minnesota quite recently Louis Wong, a Chinese importer, was married to Florence Strolberg, an American woman, who was an employee of the Chinaman. Marriage Law Remains Unchanged. The Brooklyn Eye says editorially: "The bill prohibiting the intermarriage of whites and blacks has been defeated in the Massachusetts legislature. Great credit is due Editor Trotter and his friends, both white and colored, who appeared before the committee in opposition to the bill. Marriage is honorable, and nothing honorable should be suppressed. We are of one blood, although the races have drifted apart, but the place from whence they came thither will they return." Taft Started Nonpartisan Movement. President William H. Taft has torn the Republican party into splinters, says the Chicago idea. It was he who started the movement of the nonpartisans in the appointment of Democrats into his cabinet and other important places, and the rank and file of the voters have taken their cue from him and are voting for Democratic mayors and Democratic aldermen. The rank and file will vote him out of office in 1912. Race prejudice in America, while contrary to reason and equity, has accomplished one great and necessary good for the Negro. It has served as a stimulus to more determined effort and is now on the verge of accomplishing race solidarity to a greater extent than has ever before been existent. God moves in a mysterious way. His wonders to perform, and what we consider hardships are often blessings in disguise. It is sometimes wise to punish a man in order to awaken his latent energies and the same is true of races. Those who suffer most become the strongest because they have triumphed over hardships. The rosy path in life is not conducive to the development of latent power and the thorny path of prejudice has done more to stimulate Negro effort than anything else. There will come a time when this prejudice must fall and go the way of all other discarded implements of civilization and that time is not far away. The Negro is making good. Yonkers (N. Y.) Standard. CHURCHES. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 22d ST. between 9 and 10th Avenues. Services start at 3:00 a.m. at 3:00 a.m. & 8:00 p.m. on Sunday school at 12:30. Rev. F. M. Lewis, Mrs. Lewis. ZION BAPSTAT CHURCH, 6th Avenue N. and 4th St. Services morning and evening each Sunday. Rev. M. W. Withers, Pastor. TO THE PUBLIC. Having secured a choice selection of Ladies and Men's Suitings from the Latest Spring and Summer Designs I invite your inspection to my stock of "up-to-date" Woolens, etc. I have given entire satisfaction in the past, and will guarantee a correct Fit and Unexcelled Workmanship. Sent your notes to the "Star" office. MISS McCULLOGH'S DANCE AT DEARBORN HALL, on April 24th. TWIN CITY STAR PAEGEL WILL MAKE YOUR WATCH KEEP TIME. We do the best WATCH, CLOCK and JEWELRY REPAIRING in the city at lowest prices. SPECIAL AGENTS for the HAMILTON, ELGIN, WALTHAM and ROCKFORD RAILROAD WATCHES. PAEGEL JEWELRY MFG. CO. 22 THIRD ST. SO. Just opened Desirable Location On All Car Lines THE CARVER HOTEL 1308-10 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. 28 Newly Furnished Rooms. By Day, Week or Month. Special Rates to Theatrical People. Mrs. Alice (Mother) Carver, Prop. N. W. Phone Main 863 W. M. STONE DIAMONDS High Grade Railroad Watches Watch InSpector; C. M. & ST. P. NY. & M. & ST. L. NY. 500 LINE NY. C. GT. WEST. NY. 16 So. 3rd Street MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. JAMES AMOR BOTH 'PHONES 755 Jas. Amor & Co. PRACTICAL Undertakers and Embalmers 505 Second Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. PORTERS' AND WAITERS' HOTEL. 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.—Café in Connection. OUR NEW MAILING LIST. We have not been able to get the names of all persons who have heretofore received this paper. 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ORIGINAL CHOP HOUSE for Good Things to Eat THE GOPHER GRILL MRS. NORA YOUNG, PROP. 69½ THIRD ST. ST. PAUL MACEO CLUB (INCORPORATED) 725 WASHINGTON AVENUE SO. N. W. Phone Nicollet 1404 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. A GOOD HAIR-CUT AND SHAVE. WHERE CAN I GET IT? GO TO Barber Shop and Pool Room 725 WASHINGTON AVE. SOUTH. POOL 2½c PER CUE. BILLIARDS 15c. The best pool-room in the city. FURS STORED FROM APR. 1st. to Nov. 1st Brown Bros. Mercantile Co. TAILORS and FURRIERS For Ladies and Gentlemen 12 SOUTH SIXTH ST. MINNEAPOLIS IM SHOES in fine shoemaking RT and become one of our CUSTOMERS. DE COMPANY ET AVENUE "Speaks for Itself" Pabst Blue Ribbon The Beer of Quality ALWAYS SERVE THEN YOU WILL MAKE NO MISTAKE FOR THEY MAKE FRIENDS EVERYWHERE GOLDEN GRAIN BELT BEERS Minneapolis Brewing Co. Cor. Third and Robert St., ST. PAUL Sole Agents of YellowStone Whiskey (bottled in bond.) Liquors sold at wholesale to the trade. ALL BRANDS OF BOTTLED BEER HOTEL UPTON, BOSTON. MASS. J. H. BOGIE, Fashionable Tailor 522 NICOLLET AVENUE Makes Good Clothes at Moderate Prices SPECIAL DESIGNS for SPRING and SUMMER Magic Heater will not burn if the hain, because the comb is never heated. The steel heating bar has a handle, and the comb is the alcohol or gas heater. The Aluminum Comb is easily detached from the hain, after the bar is heated the comb goes back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. The Magic Heater is also suitable for curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a hand bag. Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota. ON SALE AT McCAUL'S DRUG STORE. Cor. 4th St. and 2nd Ave. 80 Dan Williams' Restaurant 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 Specially TEL. NORTH WEST MAIN 537 M. C. 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