Twin City Star
Saturday, April 29, 1911
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MINNEAPOLIS
DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL
fective 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."
BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH.
1120 6th Street So.
.. Two Special Sermons.
11 A. M. Subj. Lessons from Joseph.
8 P. M. Subj. Lessons from Jonah.
Rev. F. J. Carter, Pastor.
Mr. William D. Mosley and Miss Minty Z. Jones were united in marriage by Rev. T. J. Carter on April 26, at the pastor's residence No. 609
10th Ave. So.
Dr. Dewey will address the Forum at their next meeting at St. Peter's Church, on May 6th.
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.
The Knights are going to Indiana-
apolis this summer to the Encamp-
ment.
The Fraternities of our people are
interested in the Civic Celebration.
They should be.
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.
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.
THE SPIRELLA CORSET.
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.
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 Billard Room, Reading Room.-Catfe in Connection.
Carl D. Pickett and George Watkins Managers.
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.
NEGROES NOT WANTED.
Winnipeg Board of Trades Resolves 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.
MAY PARTY.
Mrs. McCullough invites her patrons to attend the May Party given by the Autumn Leaf Dancing School, Monday Eve. May 8th, 1911, at Dearborn Hall, 45 So. 4th St. Admission 35 cents, checking free. The Most Popular Young Lady will be crowned as Queen.
Since their opening game The Gophers have made many friends in St. Paul, and the wise ones say that "Bobby" Marshall has picked up a good bunch. The unexpected has again happened and with some luck the Twin City Gophers will make all the semi-pro teams take notice. Hats off to Bobby, and manager Shull, and his classy aggregation.
Rev. H. P. Jones visited the city on Wednesday.
Mr. Martin Brown has accepted the position of chauffeur for Mr. Rogers of Rogers Hotel. Mr. Brown is one of the young men of our city, who is very prominent in the social circles. We are glad to know of his ability as a driver, and his good fortune to be employed by the genial "Toozie," who has in various ways shown that the people of our race are his trusted and preferred employees.
The ministers of this city have been offered space for their pulpit notices. We find that many accept this privilege only when it is convenient to them, as an advertisement.
Subscribe to the Star.
Will the lady who contracted for the adv. for St. Peter's church—which appeared in the Star Please recognize bill for same.
Mr. James A. Cunningham, 2813 Chicago Ave., was tendered a birthday reception by his family on April 24, his 60th birthday. Among those present were Mrs. J. H. Covington of St. Paul and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson of Minneapolis. After the reception the Misses Cunningham attended the dancing party at Mrs. McCuloughs.
Miss Lillian La Verne and Mr. W. A. Burrell were married on April 10th.
Sent your notes to the "Star" office.
Mr. Claude Richardson left Thursday for Winnipea, where he may remain all summer.
Subscribe for the Star.
Miss Malinda Jackson, formerly of Omaha, now of St. Paul, visited Mrs. C. H. Williams, 1907 4th Ave. So.
Miss Carrie Hamilton, of Chicago, sister of "Col." Raleigh W. Thompson is visiting her brother at his residence 715 6th Ave. No. Miss Hamilton is well pleased with our city, and the "Col." has been showing her the sights of the Twin Cities in his auto. She will remain several months.
Miss Marguerite Fleids, the singer, has been under the doctor's care for the grippe. She was able to continue her engagements.
The Prize Waltz Social given by the McCullough Dancing Class was a big event. Many were present. The prize waltzers were Miss Lobbins and Mr. Salters. The prize being a $5 gold piece. The decision of the judges met the approval of all present. Next dance on May 8, when the most popular young lady is crowned queen.
Mrs. Catherine Akers, grandmother of Mr. Frank Harris, has been confined to her home, 328 7th Ave. No. a sufferer from asthma.
Mrs. Thomas Donaldson, and her son, "Little Tom" is visiting her sister, Mrs. Sylvester Love at their cottage in Newport, R. I. She expects to remain all the summer season. Mr. Donaldson is on the line to Winnipeg. We wish them a pleasant stay.
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.
The Civic Celebration is under way
Clean up the City of Minneapolis
If you want The Star
Subscribe for it, and
Pay for it,
If you get it.
Say what you know about it.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., APRIL 29, 1911.
ST. PAUL
Leave your subscription with Mrs. Marguerite L. Wright, Room 27 Union on Block, St. Paul.
St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. H. P. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller Sts. All are welcome.
ANNIVERSARY SERMON.
Mars Lodge No. 2206, G. U. O. of O. F. of St. Paul, will hold their Annual Exercises at Pilgrim Baptist Church on Sunday, May 14th. Rev. E. H. McDonald will preach the Annual Sermon.
St. Phillips Church will celebrate its 17th Anniversary on Sunday, April 30. Celebration of Holy Communication 11 A. M. and 7:30 P. M.—Special music 11:30 A. M.
Communion at St. James A. M. E. Church morning and evening. Sermon by the pastor, Rev. H. P. Jones. Special music.
The Young People's Debating Society will meet at Pilgrim Baptist Church on Sunday, at 4 o'clock. Atty. Fredk. L. McGhee and Rev. Jas. L. Wharton will deliver addresses.
LADIES DAY.
The Men's Sunday Club will meet at St. James A. M. E. Church, on April 30th. The exercises will be conducted by the ladies. Mrs. J. Taylor has charge of the program—which will be very interesting.
The Boys of St. Paul will furnish a program for the Men's Sunday Club at one of their meetings during May.
The One More Effort Club of St. James Church elected new officers on April 25. Pres. Mrs. Ida Mills, Vice Pres. Mrs. Mary Bruin, Secy. Mrs. Allen, Treas. Mrs. Belle Williams. Great results are expected from the newly elected officers, who are striving to revive the old time spirit, which has formerly prevailed.
REVIVAL SERVICES AT PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH—DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND.
Dr. Tolliver—The Evangelist has arrived and is conducting the Revival Services at Pilgrim Baptist Church.
A rehearsal of the Drama, "Fifty Years of Freedom" from "The Cabin to Congress," under the management of Mrs. Gertrude Barber is going on.
Mrs. Jacob Everett, of 146 E. 13th St. died at City Hospital on April 24. The funeral was held from her residence on April 27th. Rev. E. H. McDonald officiated. The funeral was conducted by Lyles the Undertakers.
Mrs. Watson has purchased a beautiful home on St. Anthony Ave. Prof. J. H. Johnson has removed to 445 University Ave., where he is conducting his musical classes. He is looking for more pupils.
Master Anthony M. Sanders of Washington, D. C., is visiting his mother, Mrs. R. S. Allen of 573 Iglehardt Ave.
Mr. Andrew Jackson, of the C. P. Ry. is sick at his home, 603 St. Anthony Ave. He has been confined to his home about two weeks. His condition is not much improved.
Mr. Louis Jackson, the son of Mrs. Morgan of Thomas St. apparently grows weaker each day. He has professed a hope in Christ on April 21st. Rev. J. S. Strong was present at that time.
Mrs. W. F. T. Chandler has recovered from her recent illness.
Mrs. O. C. Hall has returned home from the Hospital.
THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN.
The oldest and best dining room in St. Paul, where you can get excellent service and Home cooked food. Mrs. Julia Hinson, Prop.
319½ WABASHA ST., ST. PAUL.
The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star.
Messrs. "Reggie" Dotson and Harry D. Troy are enroute Chicago from the Coast. They spent several days in St. Paul with Mr. John W. Thomas,
Mr. Wm. Wallace will leave for Winnipeg soon to enter the service of the Canadian Northern.
Smoke the Reliable
5c SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5c
WERDENS LOSE TO GOPHERS.
Bob, Marshalls, Caledar, Stir, Wii
BOB MARSHALL Colored Stars Will Exiting Contest at Lexington.
In a very fast and interesting game the Twin City Gophers defeated Perry Werden's all-star aggregation of league players Sunday afternoon at Lexington park. The Twin City Gophers showed excellent team work and fast base running.
Lefty Davis in the first inning hit what looked like a home run but Bert Jones, by a sensational running catch, retired him to the bench. Johnny Davis, who pitched several innings, showed up in his old time form as did Shaeffer who has been training most of the season with the La Crosse team in the Minny league. Stoddard, one of Marshall's finds, pitched good ball the last two innings and Werden's team put up a splendid game but could not stop the Gophers. Rhodes and Hodgins worked together in fine shape. Selden's home run and Marshall's three-bagger were the batting features of the game. The Gophers will play at La Crosse on April 29 and 30 and will play Wausau on May 6 and 7.
Teams desiring games with the Gophers should address 1020 Metropolitan Life building.
The score by innings:
R. H. E.
Gophers ..0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0—4 4 2
Werdens 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0—1 4 2
THE DICKERSON CAFE
SPECIAL DINNER, 25c.
Daily From 3:30 to 7 P. M.
208 Hennepin Ave. Minn.
A NEGRO ENGINEER.
It may not be generally known, but nevertheless it is a fact that a colored man presides at the throttle of an engine that pulls one of the fastest trains on the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg. His name is Wm. G. Burnes of Indianapolis, Indiana. He runs between that city and Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Burnes has been in the employ of the company for over thirty-five (35) years. He began as a section hand and was advanced from one grade of service to another as he increased in skill and efficiency until he was promoted to a passenger engineer about twenty years ago.
It is said that some of the most successful white engineers of today owe their training to the careful teaching of this man. Moreover he has the reputation of being quite a student and is well informed on subjects of general interest.
Mr. Burnes is a citizen of Indianapolis and he owns considerable property as well as being interested in some good investments.
"THE BOOSTERS" ENTERTAIN.
"THE BOOSTERS" ENTERTAIN.
"The Boosters", a club composed of Messrs. A. Worden Haynes, Clarence Smith. A. V. Hale, Claude Jackson and Gleny H. Bassfield entertained their friends at their Easter German, on April 25th, at Dietsch's Hall. Among those present were: Mesdames A. Hedge, J. Cloak, B. High, T. Williams, S. E. Hall, T. Maxwell, G. Sleet, C. Miller, Misses Clara Howard, Eunice Glass, Frances Elliott, Gertruge Howard, Ida Loomis, Hattie Pettis, Ruth McGhee, Ollie Howard, Grace Smith, Stacia Smith, Selena Newman, Lena Smith, Carrie Mountjoy, Cora Neal, Marguerite De Flene, Hazel Smith, Ida Johnson, Leah Williams, Harriet Jackson, Messrs. S. E. Hall, Arthur Hedge, Marlon Bolling, Chas. Neal, John Neal, Sam'l. Ransom, H. Sleet, Lonnie Jackson, John Cloak, Charley Miller, Homer Golns and Caesar Harris.
HELLO! BILL where are you going? To the Mississippi Dye House, 517 Mississippi St, the French Dry Cleaners and Dyers. Suits Pressed 40c. Goods called for and delivered. Call Cedar 3198.
Mr. Geo. Watkins, of the Porters' and Walters' Hotel has purchased a 50 H. P. Touring Car, and has engaged the services of Clarence Thompson as chauffeur.
HAIR CUTTING 15 CENTS.
You will get First-class Workmanship in St. Paul at Fuller's Barber Shop,
126 East 8th St.
You will get it at
461 Robert St., St. Paul.
SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER 35c
Ice Cream Parlor in Connection.
MISS M. J. HICKS, PROP.
MRS. GEORGE W. CLINTON.
Interesting Story of the Buuy Life of a Bishop's Wife.
Charlotte, N. C.-To enter fully into the affairs of one's husband to the extent that he will be inspired and benefited by such evidence of devotion is concretely displayed in the life of one of the leading women of the race in the person of Mrs. George W. Clinton, the talented wife of Right Rev. George W. Clinton, D. D. She is a model for the young women of the race in that she is sacredly devoted to the duties of home and in work for the uplift of the young.
The education received by this accomplished woman at the Central Alabama academy and at Clark university, where she graduated with honors, has prepared for the race the kind of woman that is needed to help develop the young women of the race and contribute to the forward movements for the uplift of humanity. The influence of Mrs. Clinton was disseminated in her native state as a pedagogue soon after completing her education. She is known throughout Alabama as one of the race's best educators.
While attending Clark university her rich voice attracted those of the
MRS. GEORGE W. CLINTON.
institution especially interested in vocal culture and became the cynosure of the eyes of the music lovers of Atlanta because of the training received at this school, which developed a high soprano voice. She filled her engagements so creditably that she soon was sought to join professionals, finally becoming a member of the renowned Loudin Fisk jubilee singers. She gained an enviable reputation for herself. Today wherever a conference is held or any musical of especial note is given in the city of Charlotte, N. C., she is the leading character. When the bishop is in his office Mrs. Clinton spends some time with him. She is in touch with every department of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church. She is eminently qualified to fill the positions of a number of general officers of her church at the conferences of the bishop. She often represents at one conference the following boards: Church extension, general fund, benevolence, mission and general treasurer.
The Buds of Promise of the A. M. Z. E. church is a beneficial movement, when the scope of the work is considered. The tenets of the church are taught the children, and a conception of living a life of service is given them in a practical manner. This juvenile society throughout the connection is superintended by Mrs. Clinton, who is loved by the children as well as the adults of the church. The Women's Federation of Clubs in North Carolina is doing a work that is farreaching, with Mrs. Clinton as president.
THRIFTY ORGANIZATION.
Annual Meeting of Society of Virginiaans Shows Large Results.
The annual business and social meeting of the Ladies' auxiliary of the Society of the Sons of Virginia recently held in Granada hall, Brooklyn, was attended by an unusually large number of members and visitors. Mrs. Jenie Stewart, who has been re-elected for the fourth year as president, is rejoicing over the near accomplishment of the standard to which she has been earnestly working—that is, to increase the membership to 100 and the bank account of the organization to $1,000 during her administration.
The annual reports revealed the fact that the membership is 104 and the treasury has $995.00 to the credit of the society. The social features of the meeting were greatly enjoyed after the installation of the following officers by the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss: Mrs. Jennie Stewart, president; Isabelle Quarles, vice president; Mrs. Polly Pass, recording secretary; Mrs. Arthur Q. Martin, assistant recording secretary; Miss Cora Robinson, financial secretary; Mrs. C. H. Turfer, assistant financial secretary; Mrs. Annie Durrell, treasurer.
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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 deplied 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."
THE SATISFACTORY FOOD
CREAM OF RYE
A BEAUTIFUL SILVER SPOON in every package. Ask your grocer for Cream of Rye.
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.
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 SPIRELLA CORSET.
Miss Cora E. Anderson, 365 Aurora Ave., St. Paul, is the local agent for the Spirella Corset, worn by the best gowned women.
CHURCHES.
ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 22d St. between 8th and 9th Avenues. Services 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 p.m. Sunday school at 12:30. Rev. F. M. Lewis, Pastor.
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 6th Avenue
N. and 4th St. Services morning and
Sunday. Rev. M. W.
Witness, Pastor.
MINNEAPOLIS
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL
fective 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."
BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH.
1120 8th Street So.
Two Special Sermons.
11 A. M. Subj. Lessons from Joseph.
8 P. M. Subj. Lessons from Jonah.
Rev. F. J. Carter, Pastor.
Mr. William D. Mosley and Miss Minty Z. Jones were united in marriage by Rev. T. J. Carter on April 26, at the pastor's residence No. 609 10th Ave. So.
Dr. Dewey will address the Forum at their next meeting at St. Peter's Church, on May 6th.
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.
The Knights are going to Indianapolis this summer to the Encampment.
The Fraternities of our people are interested in the Civic Celebration. They should be.
NATURE'S BEST DIGESTER
The food for health and energy,
CREAM OF RYE
A silver spoon in Every package.
Ask your grocery for it, and insist on getting it.
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.
THE SPIRELLA CORSET.
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.
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.
Scout D. Bickert and Stacey Wattles
Carl D. Pickett and George Watkins Managers.
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.
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:
"Wherecas, 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.
MAY PARTY.
Mrs. McCullough invites her patrons to attend the May Party given by the Autumn Leaf Dancing School, Monday Eve, May 8th, 1911, at Dearborn Hall, 45 So. 4th St. Admission 35 cents, checking free. The Most Popular Young Lady will be crowned as Queen.
Since their opening game The Gophers have made many friends in St. Paul, and the wise ones say that "Bobby" Marshall has picked up a good bunch. The unexpected has again happened and with some luck the Twin City Gophers will make all the semi-pro teams take notice. Hats off to Bobby, and manager Shull, and his classy aggregation.
Rev. H. P. Jones visited the city on Wednesday.
Mr. Martin Brown has accepted the position of chauffeur for Mr. Rogers of Rogers Hotel. Mr. Brown is one of the young men of our city, who is very prominent in the social circles. We are glad to know of his ability as a driver, and his good fortune to be employed by the genial "Toozie," who has in various ways shown that the people of our race are his trusted and preferred employees.
The ministers of this city have been offered space for their pulpit notices. We find that many accept this privilege only when it is convenient to them, as an advertisement.
Subscribe to the Star.
Will the lady who contracted for the adv. for St. Peter's church—which appeared in the Star Please recognize bill for same.
Mr. James A. Cunningham, 2813 Chicago Ave., was tendered a birthday reception by his family on April 24, his 60th birthday. Among those present were Mrs. J. H. Covington of St. Paul and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson of Minneapolis. After the reception the Misses Cunningham attended the dancing party at Mrs. McCulloughs.
Miss Lillian La Verne and Mr. W. A. Burrell were married on April 10th.
Sent your notes to the "Star" office.
Mr. Claude Richardson left Thursday for Winnipe, where he may remain all summer.
Subscribe for the Star.
Miss Malinda Jackson, formerly of Omaha, now of St. Paul, visited Mrs. C. H. Williams, 1907 4th Ave. So.
Miss Carrie Hamilton, of Chicago sister of "Col." Raleigh W. Thompson is visiting her brother at his residence 715 6th Ave. No. Miss Hamilton is well pleased with our city, and the "Col." has been showing her the sights of the Twin Cities in his auto. She will remain several months.
Miss Marguerite Fields, the singer, has been under the doctor's care for the grippe. She was able to continue her engagement.
The Prize Waltz Social given by the McCullough Dancing Class was a big event. Many were present. The prize waltzers were Miss Lobbins and Mr. Salters. The prize being a $5 gold piece. The decision of the judges met the approval of all present. Next dance on May 8, when the most popular young lady is crowned queen.
Mrs. Catherine Akers, grandmother of Mr. Frank Harris, has been confined to her home, 328 7th Ave. No. a sufferer from asthma.
Mrs. Thomas Donaldson, and her son, "Little Tom" is visiting her sister, Mrs. Sylvester Love at their cottage in Newport, R. I. She expects to remain all the summer season. Mr. Donaldson is on the line to Winnipeg. We wish them a pleasant stay.
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.
THE DICKERSON CAFE
208 Hennepin Ave. Minn.
MUSIC EVERY EVENING
From 8 P. M. to 12. M.
MRS. VIOLET ANDERSON, VOCALIST.
The Civic Celebration is under way. Clean up the City of Minneapolis.
If you want The Star
Subscribe for it, and
Pay for it,
If you get it.
Say what you know about it.
Smoke The Sight Draft Cigar.
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 Fuller Sts. All are welcome.
ANNIVERSARY SERMON
Mars Lodge No. 2206, G. U. O. of O. F. of St. Paul, will hold their Annual Exercises at Pilgrim Baptist Church on Sunday, May 14th. Rev. E. H. McDonald will preach the Annual Sermon.
St. Phillips Church will celebrate its 17th Anniversary on Sunday, April 30. Celebration of Holy Communication 11 A. M. and 7:30 P. M.—Special music 11:30 A. M.
Communion at St. James A. M. E. Church morning and evening. Sermon by the pastor, Rev. H. P. Jones. Special music.
The Young People's Debating Society will meet at Pilgrim Baptist Church on Sunday, at 4 o'clock, Atty. Fredk. L. McGhee and Rev. Jas. L. Wharton will deliver addresses.
LADIES DAY.
The Men's Sunday Club will meet at St. James A. M. E. Church, on April 30th. The exercises will be conducted by the ladies. Mrs. J. Taylor has charge of the program—which will be very interesting.
The Boys of St. Paul will furnish a program for the Men's Sunday Club at one of their meetings during May.
The One More Effort Club of St. James Church elected new officers on April 25. Pres. Mrs. Ida Mills, Vice Pres. Mrs. Mary Bruin, Secy. Mrs. Allen, Treas. Mrs. Belle Williams. Great results are expected from the newly elected officers, who are striving to revive the old time spirit, which has formerly prevailed.
REVIVAL SERVICES AT PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH—DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND.
Dr. Tolliver—The Evangelist has arrived and is conducting the Revival Services at Pilgrim Baptist Church.
A rehearsal of the Drama, "Fifty Years of Freedom" from "The Cabin to Congress," under the management of Mrs. Gertrude Barber is going on.
Mrs. Jacob Everett, of 146 E. 13th St. died at City Hospital on April 24. The funeral was held from her residence on April 27th. Rev. E. H. McDonald officiated. The funeral was conducted by Lyles the Undertakers.
Mrs. Watson has purchased a beautiful home on St. Anthony Ave. Prof. J. H. Johnson has removed to 445 University Ave., where he is conducting his musical classes. He is looking for more pupils. Master Anthony M. Sanders of Washington, D. C., is visiting his mother, Mrs. R. S. Allen of 573 Iglehardt Ave. Mr. Andrew Jackson, of the C. P. Ry. is sick at his home, 603 St. Anthony Ave. He has been confined to his home about two weeks. His condition is not much improved. Mr. Louis Jackson, the son of Mrs. Morgan of Thomas St. apparently grows weaker each day. He has professed a hope in Christ on April 21st. Rev. J. S. Strong was present at that time.
Mrs. W. F. T. Chandler has recovered from her recent illness. Mrs. O. C. Hall has returned home from the Hospital.
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WERDENS LOSE TO GOPHERS.
Bob Marshall's Colored Stars Win
Exiting Contest at Lexington.
In a very fast and interesting game
the Twin City Gophers defeated Perry
Werden's all-star aggregation of
league players Sunday afternoon at
Lexington park. The Twin City
Gophers showed excellent team work
and fast base running.
Lefty Davis in the first inning hit what looked like a home run but Bert Jones, by a sensational running catch, retired him to the bench. Johnny Davis, who pitched several innings, showed up in his old time form as did Shaeffer who has been training most of the season with the La Crosse team in the Minny league. Stoddard, one of Marshall's finds, pitched good ball the last two innings and Werden's team put up a splendid game but could not stop the Gophers. Rhodes and Hodgins worked together in fine shape. Selden's home run and Marshall's three-bagger were the batting features of the game. The Gophers will play at La Crosse on April 29 and 30 and will play Wausau on May 6 and 7.
Teams desiring games with the Gophers should address 1020 Metropolitan Life building.
The score by innings:
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Gophers .. 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0—4 4 2
Werdens 0 0 0 0 1 0 0—1 4 2
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A NEGRO ENGINEER.
It may not be generally known, but nevertheless it is a fact that a colored man presides at the throttle of an engine that pulls one of the fastest trains on the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg. His name is Wm. G. Burnes of Indianapolis, Indiana. He runs between that city and Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Burnes has been in the employ of the company for over thirty-five (35) years. He began as a section hand and was advanced from one grade of service to another as he increased in skill and efficiency until he was promoted to a passenger engineer about twenty years ago. It is said that some of the most successful white engineers of today owe their training to the careful teaching of this man. Moreover he has the reputation of being quite a student and is well informed on subjects of general interest.
Mr. Burnes is a citizen of Indiana polis and he owns considerable property as well as being interested in some good investments.
"THE BOOSTERS" ENTERTAIN.
"The Boosters", a club composed of Messrs. A. Worden Haynes, Clarence Smith, A. V. Hale, Claude Jackson and Gleny H. Bassfield entertained their friends at their Easter German, on April 25th, at Dietsch's Hall. Among those present were: Mesdames A. Hedge, J. Cloak, B. High, T. Williams, S. E. Hall, T. Maxwell, G. Sleet, C. Miller, Misses Clara Howard, Eunice Glass, Frances Elliott, Gertrude Howard, Ida Loomis, Hattie Pettis, Ruth McGhee, Ollie Howard, Grace Smith, Stacia Smith, Selena Newman, Lena Smith, Carrie Mountjoy, Cora Neal, Marguerite De Flene, Hazel Smith, Ida Johnson, Leah Williams, Harriet Jackson, Messrs. S. E. Hall, Arthur Hedge, Marion Bolling, Chas. Neal, John Neal, Sam'l. Ransom, H. Sleet, Lonnie Jackson, John Cloak, Charley Miller, Homer Goins and Caesar Har
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Mr. Geo. Watkins, of the Porters' and Waiters' Hotel has purchased a 50 H. P. Touring Car, and has engaged the services of Clarence Thompson as chauffeur.
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MRS. GEORGE W. CLINTON.
Interesting Story of the Buoy Life of a Bishop's Wife.
Charlotte, N. C.-To enter fully into the affairs of one's husband to the extent that he will be inspired and benefitted by such evidence of devotion is concretely displayed in the life of one of the leading women of the race in the person of Mrs. George W. Clinton, the talented wife of Right Rev. George W. Clinton, D. D. She is a model for the young women of the race in that she is sacredly devoted to the duties of home and in work for the uplift of the young.
The education received by this accomplished woman at the Central Alabama academy and at Clark university, where she graduated with honors, has prepared for the race the kind of woman that is needed to help develop the young women of the race and contribute to the forward movements for the uplift of humanity. The influence of Mrs. Clinton was disseminated in her native state as a pedagogue soon after completing her education. She is known throughout Alabama as one of the race's best educators. While attending Clark university her rich voice attracted those of the
MRS. GEORGE W. CLINTON.
institution especially interested in vocal culture and became the cynosure of the eyes of the music lovers of Atlanta because of the training received at this school, which developed a high soprano voice. She filled her engagements so creditably that she soon was sought to join professionals, finally becoming a member of the renowned Loudin Fisk jubilee singers. She gained an enviable reputation for herself. Today wherever a conference is held or any musical of especial note is given in the city of Charlotte, N. C., she is the leading character. When the bishop is in his office Mrs. Clinton spends some time with him. She is in touch with every department of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church.
She is eminently qualified to fill the positions of a number of general of fcers of her church at the conferences of the bishop. She often represents at one conference the following boards Church extension, general fund, benevolence, mission and general treasurer.
The Buds of Promise of the A. M. Z. E. church is a beneficial movement when the scope of the work is considered. The tenets of the church are taught the children, and a conception of living a life of service is given them in a practical manner. This juvenile society throughout the connection is superintended by Mrs. Clinton, who is loved by the children as well as the adults of the church. The Women's Federation of Clubs in North Carolina is doing a work that is farreaching, with Mrs. Clinton as president.
THRIFTY ORGANIZATION.
Annual Meeting of Society of Virginians Shows Large Results.
The annual business and social meeting of the Ladies' auxiliary of the Society of the Sons of Virginia recently held in Granada hall, Brooklyn, was attended by an unusually large number of members and visitors. Mrs. Jennie Stewart, who has been re-elected for the fourth year as president, is rejoicing over the near accomplishment of the standard to which she has been earnestly working—that is, to increase the membership to 100 and the bank account of the organization to $1,000 during her administration.
The annual reports revealed the fact that the membership is 104 and the treasury has $905.00 to the credit of the society. The social features of the meeting were greatly enjoyed after the installation of the following officers by the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss: Mrs. Jennie Stewart, president; Isabelle Quarles, vice president; Mrs. Polly Pass, recording secretary; Mrs. Arthur Q. Martin, assistant recording secretary; Miss Cora Robinson, financial secretary; Mrs. C. H. Turder, assistant financial secretary; Mrs. Annie Durrell treasurer.
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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, scion 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."
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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.
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.
Miss Cora E. Anderson, 365 Aurora Ave., St. Paul, is the local agent for the Spirella Corset, worn by the best gowned women.
CHURCHES.
ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 223 B. Services between 9th and 10th Avenues. Sunday at 10:20 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday School at 12:30. Rev. F. M. Lewis, Pastor.
ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 215 Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services at 11 a.m. 8 p.m. Sunday School at 1 p.m. Sunday L. Wharton, Pastor.
BETHELD BAPTIST CHURCH, 1120 Eighth Street So. Presaching every Sunday morning and evening. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor.
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 6th Avenue N. and 4th St. Services morning and evening each Sunday. Rev. M. W. Witers, Pastor.
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NEWS OF WORLD
Important Events of the Week in Condensed Form.
CONGRESSIONAL DOINGS
President Taft's Canadian reciprocity pact, supported by all but a handful of Democrats and opposed by a majority of the Republicans, passed the house of representatives by a vote of 265 to 89. The bill seeks to put into effect the agreement reached between President Taft and members of the Canadian cabinet for a reduction of tariff rates on many articles and free trade in many others across the Canadian border. Added to it by the Democratic leaders is a section which "authorizes and requests" President Taft to make further efforts to secure still freer trade relations with Canada in the form of additional reciprocal relations. Ten Democrats voted against the bill on passage, while 197 Democrats voted for it. As in the case when the bill passed at the preceding session of congress a majority of the Republicans were found against it, the party vote being 67 for and 78 opposed.
The senate insurgents and Democrats won a victory by having the resolution for the election of senators by the people referred to the judiciary committee. The standpatters insisted that it should go to the committee on privileges and elections, but they surrendered without demanding a vote.
Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison, president and secretary of the American Federation of Labor, respectively, appeared before the house committee on reform on the civil service in advocacy of the Lloyd bill giving government employees the right to join labor unions.
The Canadian reciprocity bill was conveyed from the house to the senate and without comment was referred to the committee on finance. It cannot be taken up until the organization of the committee is completed.
Progressive senators were turned down by regulars in the party caucus on committee assignments, the regulars refusing to put La Follette on the interstate commerce committee and Bristow on the finance committee.
The Democratic tariff bill, putting agricultural implements, cotton, bagging, leather, boots and shoes, harness, meat, lumber, flour and many other articles on the free list, is under discussion in the house.
The United States National Bank of America, to be established in the District of Columbia, with $100,000,000 capital, is provided for in a bill introduced by Representative Fornes of New York.
WASHINGTON NEWS.
That President Taft is more determined than ever that the United States must not intervene in Mexico became known following a conference between the president and Secretary Knox and a committee from the house of representatives. The president stated that difficulties must arise out of conditions in Mexico because of the proximity of fighting to the American line. "But," he is quoted as saying, "it takes two to make a war."
Administration leaders display some concern over the fate of the Canadian trade agreement in the senate. Reports have been made to them that certain of the leaders, notably Senator Crane of Massachusetts, are beginning to show a disposition to place obstacles in the way of the measure.
Lauritz S. Swenson of Minnesota has been nominated by the president to be minister to Norway. He is now United States minister to Switzerland. Mr. Swenson will be succeeded at Berne by Henry Sherman Boutell of Illinois. Edwin V. Morgan of New York was named for the Lisbon poet. The diplomatic shakeup which was first evidenced by the resignation of David Jayne Hill as ambassador to Germany continued when it was announced that Herbert H. D. Peirce had resigned as minister to Norway and that in consequence several transfers would be made.
Samuel Adams, a Chicago lawyer, will succeed Frank Pierce, resigned, as first assistant secretary of the interior. Mr. Adams was associated with Secretary Fisher when the latter was special traction counsel for Chicago.
Frank Pierce, assistant secretary of the interior, has tendered his resignation and it was accepted.
FINANCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
Federal Judge Charles E. O. Wolverton, at Portland, Ore., decided that the Southern Pacific and the Oregon and California Railway companies must forfeit to the United States government about 200,000 acres of land, which is valued at $40,000,000 to $75,000,000.
The world owes the United States $441,000,000 for food, clothing and raw materials sold abroad. Only once has the balance of trade been higher in favor of this country, according to government figures. That was in 1908, when it was more than $550,000,000.
E. H. Gary, chairman of the board of directors of the United States Steel corporation, authorizes a denial of the story that in the near future he would retire from the head of the organise-
CRIMINAL NEWS.
After months of investigation, directed by William J. Burns, a private detective, John J. McNamara, international secretary of the Bridge and Structural Iron Workers of America, the headquarters of which are in Indianapolis, was arrested in that city charged with complicity in the dynamiting of the Los Angeles Times Oct. 1, 1910, and the plant of the Llewellyn iron works in the same city. Requisition papers from the governor of California having been signed by Governor Marshall before the arrest McNamara was taken to police headquarters, where he was arraigned immediately before Judge Collins in police court. The requisition was granted and twenty minutes after McNamara had been seized in the association headquarters in the American Central Life building, where a meeting of the executive board of the organization was just adjourning, he was taken from the city by four detectives in an automobile. Although McNamara pleaded in court to be given time to procure an attorney his request was refused by Judge Collins, who maintained after the requisition papers had been signed he could do nothing but permit an officer representing the state of California, who was present at the hearing, to take the prisoner from the city. McNamara's arrest followed the capture at Detroit two weeks ago of Ortie E. McManigal and J. W. McNamara, accused of being the actual dynamiters. The arrest of these men was not made known until J. M. McNamara was taken into custody as Indianapolis.
Dr. B. C. Hyde, under a life sentence of imprisonment for the murder of Colonel Thomas H. Swope, was released from the county jail at Kansas
PETER H.
DR. B. C. HYDE.
City on $10,000 ball by the seven judges of the circuit court. He had previously been granted a new trial by the state supreme court.
Detective William J. Burns was arrested at Indianapolis on a warrant charging him with complicity in the alleged kidnapping of J. J McNamara, secretary treasurer of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Burns was released under $10,000 bond to appear before the grand jury. Attorneys Drew, Baddor and Ford, arrested on the same charge, have been released from jail under bonds of the same amount as Burns. They waived preliminary examination and were bound over to the grand jury.
John J. McNamara of Indianapolis, secretary of the International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers' association; his brother, James B. McNamara, and Ortie E. McManigal, the alleged dynamite conspirators accused of blowing up the Los Angeles Times plant last October, in which twenty-one men were killed, are in the country jail at Los Angeles in separate cells, surrounded by extra guards. The trip across the continent was uneventful.
Fear of impending starvation caused a father and mother at Chicago to administer strychnine to themselves and their two children, both under four years of age. The mother, Mrs. Honore Dzurgot, and the older child, Joseph, are dead, and the father and baby are in a hospital, where it is said both will recover.
Will Potter, a negro, was the central figure in a tragedy at Livermore, Ky., when fifty citizens dragged him on the opera house stage and, after hanging him, riddled the body with bullets. Potter had shot and killed Frank Mitchell, twenty-two years old, in a quarrel. The State bank of Glitner, Neb., was robbed, the safe and building being badly wrecked. The robbers secured between $1,300 and $1,400.
UNFORTUNATE EVENTS
Twenty-two miners are entombed in Ott mine No. 2 of the Davis Coal and Coke company at Elk Garden, W. Va., the result of all explosion, and little chance is held out for the rescue of any of them alive, because of the tons of debris that have thus far impeded the progress of the rescuers. Four persons, two men and two women, are dead at a St. Louis hospital, making seven deaths in all resulting from an explosion of a tank of gasoline. Six others are seriously burned. Of the dead six resided near where the tank car was standing.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
An armistice of five days affecting the district between Juarez and Chihuahua, Mex., and west of the latter city was made effective in an exchange of letters signed by General Francisco I. Madero for the rebels and General Juan Navarro for the government. The truce provides that there shall be no movement of troops of either side during the five days and that provisions and medicines may be brought to either camp from the American side without payment of duty.
The latest news received at Tangier, Morocco, regarding the situation at Fez states that Captain Bremond, who is marching at the head of a column to relieve the city, is now in a critical situation. He is short of ammunition and is surrounded by Chereda tribesmen, who, far from being discouraged, have returned to the positions from which they were dislodged a few days ago.
Thirty-two persons were killed in the wreck of a passenger train on the Kowie railway in Cape Colony when it plunged to destruction into a gorge 250 feet deep through the collapse of the Blauuwkwantz bridge. In addition many were injured. It was the most appalling wreck in the history of South African railways.
The Pacific Mall steamship Asia, from Hongkong for San Francisco, has sunk off Finger Rock, South China. The passengers are reported rescued and the mails saved. The Asia sailed from Hongkong April 21, and was due in San Francisco May 19.
Delayed advices received at Manila via Jolo report that the Dutch have taken possession of Palmas island, sixty miles southeast of Mindanao, lowered the United States colors and substituted those of the flag of Holland.
The official figures of the ravages of the bubonic plague in the Central provinces of India show the appalling total of 95,884 deaths from the disease in March.
NEWS OF NOTED PERSONS
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor declared the arrest of International Secretary John J. McNamara of the Bridge and Structural Iron Workers of America at Indianapolis was a grossly outrageous kidnapping and attributed the arrest to enemies of organized labor and a plot of money interests to destroy union labor.
Speaker Clark does not agree with Senator Root that congress is likely to adjourn by June 1. At the White House, where he said he had indulged in "neighborhood gossip" with Mr. Taft, Clark declared that nobody if the world knew how long congress would be in session, but he was certain it would be later than June 1.
Mrs. Matthew T. Scott of Illinois was declared re-elected president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution for the next two years. Of the 1,086 votes cast Mrs. Scott received 614, her opponent, Mrs. William C. Story of New York, 466, and six of the ballots were blank as to choice for president general.
The pope's indisposition, it is announced, is a recurrence of the gout. In such attacks the doctors always fear heart complications and Dr. Petacci is in constant attendance to watch for any such developments.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
Thirteen indictments, of a total of 110 counts, charging four iron ore carrying railroads entering Cleveland with rebating and alleging that two of the railroads and three individuals were guilty of conspiracy to violate the Elkins law, were returned by the federal grand jury at Cleveland. The railroads are the Pennsylvania company, the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, the Bessemer and Lake Erie and the New York, Chicago and St. Louis. Dan R. Hanna, son of the late Senator M. A. Hanna and president of the M. A. Hanna Coal company, was one of the individuals indicted.
That the recent decision filed in St. Paul by Federal Judge Walter H. Sanborn in the Minnesota rate case, if upheld by the supreme court of the United States, will create a possibility for an astounding increase in railway rates throughout the United States, was the statement made by Samuel O. Dunn, editorial director of the Railway Age Gazette, in an address to students of Northwestern university, Evanston, Ill.
POLITICAL NEWS
Before the Lorimer legislative inquiry at Springfield, Ill., William Burgess, an electrical contractor of Duluth, gave testimony corroborative of that given by witnesses who had preceded him concerning the existence of a Lorimer jackpot of $100,000, which, it has been said, was raised through the efforts of Edward Hines, the lumberman.
Prominent Indiana Democrats met at Indianapolis and formally launched a presidential boom for United States Senator John W. Kern of Indiana. A Kern presidential club was organized.
LABOR NEWS.
Military rule went into effect in Muscatine, Ia., by order of Major George W. Ball, in charge of the state troops sent there to preserve order during the strike of the button makers.
POLITICAL CHAT AT THE CAPITAL
W. D. Johnson to Conduct Work on Forest Preservation.
VERNON UP FOR OFFICE AGAIN
Much Speculation as to Whether Ralph W. Tyler Will Succeed Himself as Auditor For Navy Department—Hop W. J. Bryan Delivers Stirring Address Before Y. M. C. A.
Washington.—Hon. W. D. Johnson, who was a special agent in the interior department, has been transferred to a special agency in the department of agriculture, which is now connected with the forestry bureau. He will have charge of a campaign of education among the colored people in teaching them all about the important subject of forest preservation. Mr. Johnson is fully qualified to perform his new duties with credit.
It is rumored that former Register Vernon will receive some position soon in the nature of a special agency, the duties of which will require his traveling about the country considerably. The mention of the name of Mr. Vernon recalls the fact that but few reappointments have been made by President Taft. For instance, Vernon, who was register of the treasury, failed of reappointment and was succeeded by Napier; Dancy, who was recorder of deeds, failed of reappointment and was succeeded by Henry Lincoln Johnson; Lyons, who was minister to Liberia, failed of reappointment and was succeeded by Crum, and there are several other minor instances.
Auditor For the Navy Ralph W. Tyler is the next man whose ralph will soon expire, and attention is now directed as to whether or not he will succeed himself. Although his term does not expire until June, it is known that
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several men of prominence in different parts of the country have been or are thinking of "shying their castors" for this $4,000 per annum position.
Tyler is the second colored man to hold this position. John R. Lynch, a former congressman from Mississippi, now a paymaster in the army, was the first. He held the position under the administration of President Harrison. This auditorship is one of the six auditorships that come under the treasury department. Washington has been visited by scores of colored Democrats since the opening of the special session of congress—Ross of New York, Manning of Indiana, Russell of Pennsylvania and other colored Democrats of more or less note. Some of them have their eyes on committee messengerships and other snaps around the capitol.
The minority in the house (now the Republicans) will no doubt do all within their power to save as many of the colored employees as possible. However, owing to the big cut in the employees made at the Democratic caucus it is safe to say that a number of the old employees will be cut off the payroll.
Banquet to Register J. C. Napier
Banquet to Register J. C. Napier. Tennesseeans in Washington are preparing to give a banquet to Hon. James C. Napier, the register of the treasury. Mr. Napier is from Nashville and is well known to all Tennesseeans. His home, where several colored universities are located, has always been recognised as one of the Nashville homes where collegians are always welcome. There is quite a contingent of Tennesseeans here holding government clerkships and prominent in the business and professional life of Washington, and they will give Mr. Napier a hearty welcome. Added to these Tennesseeans are many graduates of such Tennessee schools as Fisk, Mehary, Roger Williams, Walden and other institutions of that state who feel that they owe some loyalty to that state.
Hon. William Jennings Bryan, the great Democratic leader, addressed the colored Y. M. C. A. here at one of its Sunday meetings recently in the new Howard theater. The theater was packed to its utmost capacity with an audience made up entirely of men to hear the distinguished Nebraskan. Mr. Bryan was driven to the theater in Dr. Cabaniss' big motor car and was accompanied by the owner of the car. Dr. Cabaniss, a leading colored physician; Mr. Ober of New York, editor of Association Men; Secretary D. Knowles Cooper of the local white Y. M. C. A. and Dr. C. A. Barbour of New York. After a few facetious remarks Mr. Bryan takes in "Civilization" as his
ject, declared that his definition of civilization was the harmonious development of man, morally, physically and mentally. In an eloquent address of thirty minutes Mr. Bryan discussed this threefold development of man. Time and again as the "peerless leader" proceeded was he interrupted with applause which lasted until Colonel Bryan raised his hand in protest. Secretary Lewis Johnson of the local polored Y. M. C. A. presided and introduced Mr. Bryan. The other speaker was Rev. C. A. Barbour of New York, a noted Baptist divine. Dr. Barbour's address made a great impression, over fifty men responding to his appeal to them to lead better lives. The Elks' Glee club, under the direction of Lewis Ambler, rendered two selections, while Professor J. Henry Lewis and Professor J. T. Layton led the congregational singing.
Great credit is due the Y. M. C. A. managers for the progress of the work. The Sunday meetings are quite a feature of Washington life. They have had in the past and have on their future program some of the best white and colored speakers in the country.
Business Interests Consolidated.
The managers of the Yonkers Standard and League Journal, edited by Paul H. Bray and Samuel J. Davis, at Yonkers and New Rochelle, N. Y., 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 consolidat ed remain solid.
COMMON SENSE.
Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.-Coleridge.
Should the Defeated Measure Ever Come Up Again In the House It Will Be the Duty of Colored 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 latest 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 "eternal vigilance is the price of liberty" and from this time forth should keep tabs on legislation at Washington and on senators and con-
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IN MEMORIAM.
LIEUT. GEN. U. S. GRANT.
The Hero of Appomattox
Born April 27, 1885 at Point Pleasant,
Ohio.
Died, July 23, 1885 at Mt. MacGregor,
N. Y.
"LET US HAVE PEACE."
How many of the "big dallies" mentioned that Thursday was Grant's birthday?
"I've heard the thunders roar before" said Uncle Joe. The House has heard (the) Cannon's roar before.
WHO ARE THEY?
Who are the delegates from Minnesota to the National Negro Democratic Convention at Indianapolis next month?
Every little movement of the Grand Jury has a meaning—so different from all the rest.
Congressman Nye's speech on Canadian Reciprocity cainted a couple of stories, full of Nye humor, which pointed a moral, and kept the House in good humor. Cong. Nye can always be found at the oil barrel when the waters become troublesome. He says, There is a life, a future development of mankind on this continent, that human legislation can not control" and "I do not believe this measure will operate to the detriment of any class or any industry.
The policy game was in the shakeup last week, but it continues. Many prominent men of our race in business allow it written in their places, and the supposed best sisters of the churches play it. Our clergymen are the cowards, who sin by silence, when they should lift their voice against it. "The New York Age" and "The Advocate," leading Negro newspapers have recently voiced the sentiment of the better element, who disapprove of corrupt practices. Should the clergy remain silent? It destroys companionship, integrity, and industry, and encourages viciousness, dishonesty, and idleness. We hope to see the time when the possession of a policy slip will insure its holder one year's work in a state institution.
J. C. ASBURY TO START NEW ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS.
J. C. Asbury, formerly editor of the Odd Fellows' Journal, and defeated candidate for Grand Master of Odd Fellows, which convened in Baltimore, Md., last summer, has organized a new order of Odd Fellows.to be known as the Ancient Order of Odd Fellows of America. The followers of Mr. Asbury, who supported him in Baltimore, declare that he was counted out unfairly, and that they propose to organize a new order. The first meeting looking to the organization was held in Philadelphia, Pa., last month, at which time Mr. Asbury explained to his hearers the aim and object of the new organization. The next meeting will be held by Asbury in Norfolk, Va., this month, and from there he will make a tour of the United States. — "The Echo."
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DR. JOHN HURST'S ANNUAL REPORT
Financial Board of A.M.E. Church Shows Healthy Condition.
AFRICAN FIELD REMEMBERED.
Bishop H. B. Parks In Address Makes Deep Impression on Members of the Board In Referring to Great Work of the Late Bishop Abraham Grant—The Report by Episcopal Districts.
Reports submitted by Rev. Dr. John Hurst, financial secretary of the African Methodist Episcopal church, at the thirtieth annual meeting of the financial board of the denomination held in Washington on Wednesday, April 19, showed that $201,753.26 was raised in "dollar money" in 1910. This is an increase of over $3,000 in the money raised last year through the
[Picture of a man in a suit and tie].
REV. DR. JOHN HURST.
same channel and $34,000 more than was reported in 1900, when Dr. Hurst made his first annual report.
The session was called to order by Bishop Parks, who is filling the position of chairman of the board, held by the late Bishop Abraham Grant.
Bishop Parks made a marked impression in the short address that he delivered, especially when he spoke with feeling of the services rendered the denomination by his late predecessor.
In submitting his report Dr. Hurst made a number of recommendations for the successful carrying on of the work of the department. He also called attention to the financial status of the work of the church in West and South Africa.
The report by episcopal districts presided over by the following bishops was:
First, Wesley J. Gaines ..... $13,528.65
Second, Levi J. Coppin ..... 15,521.65
Third, W. B. Derrick ..... 6,525.60
Fourth, C. T. Shaffer ..... 15,055.45
Fifth, H. B. Parks, vice late
Blahop Grant ..... 18,734.31
Shiph, W. B. Smith ..... 28,948.01
Seventh, B. F. Lee ..... 18,797.26
Eighth, H. M. Turner, vice late
E. W. Lampton ..... 19,934.48
Ninth, J. S. Flipper ..... 15,971.18
Tenth, Evans Tyree ..... 11,210.25
Eleventh, M. B. Salter ..... 15,281.54
Twelfth, H. Blanton Parks ..... 20,005.05
Thirteenth, W. H. Parks ..... 1,156.00
Fourteenth, J. Albert Johnson ..... 2,985.00
The last two mentioned districts take
in West and South Africa respectively.
Of this big sum raised in dollar sub-
scriptions, 8 per cent ($16,148.26) was
devoted to the educational work of the
P.
BISHOP H. B. PARKS.
denomination, 10 per cent ($26,175.33)
turned over to the board of church extension, and $72,446.18 retained by the various annual conferences for mission work, the care of superannuated ministers, widows and orphans. The members of the board are: Rev. A. L. Murray, Atlantic City; John T. Jenifer, Chicago; Charles Bundy, Cleveland, O.; A. J. Carey, Chicago; J. R. Ransom, Topeka, Kan.; E. W. Lee, Morris Brown college, Atlanta, Ga.; N. B. Sterrett, Charleston, W. Va.; W. T. Strong, Jackson, Miss.; P. C. Hunt, Palestine, Tex.; A. J. Kershaw, Tallahassee, Fla.; C. H. Shelto, Memphis, Tenn.; Mr. C. H. Johnstone, West Africa, and Mr. A. Fortune, Cape Town South Africa.
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