Twin City Star

MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL MINN HISTORICAL SOCIETY. fective Page MINNEAPOLIS Foraker's Cafe is open all night. Best service at all times.—adv. DR. DEWEY WILL LECTURE. Dr. Dewey will address the Forum at their next meeting at St. Peter's THE MINNEAPOLIS FORUM MEETS AT ST. PETERS CHURCH ON SUNDAY NEXT. BE SURE AND COME. ALL ARE WELCOME. Mr. Jas. E. Combs, is playing first base on the "Kronick's" team, all other white players. They played Saturday at Minneaha. Mr. Combs is employed at Kronicks, the leading dye house. A WAY TO SAVE $1,000. There is no better way to save a $1,000 for old age than by taking out an endowment policy in The Penn Mutual Life Ins. Co. S. A. Stockwell, Gen. Agt., Phones: 304-5 Andrus Bldg., N. W. Nic. 1304 Minneapolis. FOR SALE. A Piano at a Sacrifice. A Grand Plano, good make, excellent condition, best bargain at best terms. For terms call or write G. W. Lunsford, 590 7th Ave. No. The Twin City Band, under the leadership of Prof. Chas. Minor, will furnish the music for the K. P.'s Mesdames Mary Anderson and Janoda Jackson, have opened the Cottage Inn, at 453 Rondo St., St. Paul.' Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Glover has moved to 1809 5th Ave. So. The Pulpit Aid Society will give a Birthday Reception in honor of Pastor Carter, May 23rd. The purchase of a 10c ticket will make you a guest. Refreshments included. A BENEFIT DANCE. To Relieve a Distance Family. For causes that need assistance. THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 25th. The undersigned ladies have secured (without cost) the services of Mrs. Hale-McCulloughs Orchestra and the use of K. P. Hall, 211 Hennepin Ave. where they will give a testimonial benefit to ald Mrs. Catherine Cannon, a worthy woman in destitute circumstances, with a family of 4 small children, the eldest being 3 years old. Those who wish to aid this cause will attend, or communicate with: Mrs. John Washington, 1500 Penn Ave. No. Mrs. John Sellars, 3420 Riverside Ave. (N. W. Phones). Admission 25c. Refreshments. 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 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. I am not connected with the Excelsior Band of Minneapolis, and am not responsible for any bills contracted by them. ALLEGED VICE SLEUTH ARRESTED. Marie White, was arrested on Monday night on a charge of vagrancy. She furnished $50 for ball without any trouble. The case was continued till Friday. She told the matron that she had been employed as a vice prober and showed credentials. This woman of mystery has been a puzzle to the law-breakers since her arrival, and her trial will be one of interest. Will Curtis, "Big Boy," walked out of jail after being given 30 days in the workhouse. He was before the Grand Jury against the gamblers, but later arrested as a vag. Latest reports are that he took the "Casey Jones" and reached Frisco. Willie Shellback and Claude Richardson were arrested in Winnipeg in a raid at the residence of Mrs. Starks and held on a charge of vagrancy. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT. The Dance, which was to be held BY FIDELITY COURT OF CALAN- THE 345. at Dearborn Hall on May 16th, has been postponed to WEDNESDAY EVE. MAY 24th, see adv. 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. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Perry of St. Joseph, Mo., are visiting in the city. Mr. Miles Jackson, is very sick at his home, 1415 2d St. So., where he is confined with acute rheumatism. The weather was exceptionally hot during past week. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas West, 3721 Aldrich Ave. So. entertained at dinner on Sunday last. Mrs. Grace Britton and Mr. J. C. Erevan. Mr. Wendell Jones, son of Mrs. Thomas West has returned home from army service in the Philippine Islands. He will spend the summer with his parents. Mrs. Josephine Thornton, 3024 11th Ave. So., returned home last week after a three weeks visit to friends in La Crosse, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hardin, visited their mother, Mrs. Chas. Watson, of St. Paul, last week, in her new residence. WANTED:—Back number copies of issue of July 28, Sept. 1st and 9th 1910 of the Twin City Star. Mr. Herman Simpson, has returned from a visit to his father, Rev. W. M. Simpson, pastor of St. James A. M. E. church, of Grand Rapids, Mich. He was accompanied by Master Kenneth Carter, who will remain with his mother, Mrs. Maymie Carter, in Grand Rapids, Mich. He visited Detroit and Ft. Wayne, stopping over both ways in Chicago. Mr. Simpson is one of our property owners residing in his beautiful residence at 17 Melbourne Ave. S. E. in the Prospect Park district. Mr. Ira. S. Roberts left Friday for St. Louis, Mo., where he will spend his vacation among his many friends. We hope that "The Count" will enjoy a pleasant stay, and sustain his reputation as a thorough exponent of the game, which made Cavendish famous. Free space in these columns for advertisements, where proceeds are donated to charity. The funeral of little Dora Miller, aged 2½ years, daughter of Mrs. Helen Miller was held at the residence of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. R. Showell, 2614 31st Ave. So on Monday last. Rev. T. J. Carter, officiled. Morris Undertakers conducted the funeral. Interment in Layman Cemetery. The parents of the deceased wish to thank the many friends for their offerings of sympathy in their bereavement. Mrs. Helen Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. R. Showell. Prof. Johnson's Orchestra will play at the Forum. DR. J. H. REDD Dr. Redd has moved into his new location, where he will receive his patients. Office phone, Nic. 1963. Residence, South 930. Larson, the photographer has moved from Seven Corners to 313 Washington Ave. So. TAX-PAYERS ATTENTION. All Negro property owners and taxpayers are requested to send their names to The Twin City Star, 1419 Washington Ave. So., for publication in our Civic Celebration Edition. Let us begin now. It costs you nothing. HAIR CUTTING 15 CENTS. You will get First-class Workmanship in St. Paul at Fuller's Barber Shop, 126 East 8th St. A BEAUTIFUL SILVER SPOON in every package. Ask your grocer for Cream of Rye. Your Credit is good at Boutell's.— Let us have cash for the Star. ST. PAUL MASONIC ANNUAL SERMON. Perfect Ashlar Lodge No. 4, and Pioneer Lodge No. 1, F and A. M., are arranging an interesting program for their annual services on June 25th. ODD FELLOWS SERMON. Mars Lodge No., ...G. U. O. O. F. held their anniversary exercises at Pilgrim Baptist church on May 14th. The servon was preached by Rev. McDonald. Text, John XV. 18th verse. Subj. Love's Great Sacrifice. There was a large gathering. Unsigned notices will not be inserted in these columns. Mrs. Della Stafford and Mrs. J. W. Phillips, sister and mother of Mrs. Cox of Rondo St. are here from Kalamazoo, Mich., on a visit. Mr. Will Chrisman of 447 Charles St. is ill. The One More Effort club met with Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Morgan, 418 Charles St. Tuesday evening. Owing to the inclement weather there was a small, but enthusiastic crowd. Mrs. Annie Estes has gone to Indianapolis, Ind. for an operation. Pioneer Lodge of Masons No. 1 of St. Paul closed a deal for a brick dwelling on Rondo St. for $6,250. University boys entertained at St. James church, Friday eve. May 19. The Odd Fellows and Ladies of the Household of Ruth held their annual services at Pilgrim Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. E. H. McDonald preached the sermon. The Twin City Band lead the procession. The Choir of St. James church will give a dress recital on the 26th of May with a silver offering at the door. YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS, DON'T MISS IT. The 4th annual gymnastic and athletic exhibition and quick step of the Boy's Culture Club, Friday, June 2nd, at Tschida's Hall, corner of LaFond and Arundel Sts, at 8 o'clock sharp. Bring your friends and enjoy an evening of pleasure. Admission 35 cents. Mr. Henry Pryor of Sa. St. Paul, and Mr. Washington Boddle, called on Sheriff O'Brien last week, and was shown the Ramsey County Jail, they were pleased to note the cleanliness and the sanitary conditions. There were no colored prisoners there at the time of their visit. Mr. H. A. Tucker, of Seattle, is visiting friends in St. Paul. He is stopping at Mr. Bradley's, 448 St. Anthony Ave. Mrs. Chas. H. Watson, formerly of Mason City, Ia., has moved into her recently purchased home. Rev. E. S. McDonald has nearly succumbed from the strain which he underwent during the Revival Services. He is at present far from being a well man. It is hoped that Rev. McDonald will take the rest which the good people of "Pilgrim" knows that he deserves. Rev. Jonathan Brewer, of Duluth was in St. Paul last week, and preached at St. James church on Sunday morning. Mr. Thomas Clark, formerly of Seattle, now of St. Paul, left for Kansas City on May 13th, where his mother is seriously ill. The Boys of St. Paul will furnish a program for the Men's Sunday Club at one of their meetings during May. FOR RENT OR SALE. New 8-room house, with bath, gas, electric light, hot_water and heat. Call at 375 Carroll St. (Mention the Twin City Star.) Leave your subscription with Mrs. Marguerite L. Wright, Room 27 Union Bock, St. Paul. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. H. P. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller Sts. All are welcome. Mrs. Minnie Allen Robinson of Rice St. is very ill. A financial Rally is going on at St. James. Many are taking part, and have signed one of the pledges which are being circulated among the friends of the church for its financial support? Mr. Andrew Jackson, of the C. P. Ry. is sick at his home, 603 St. Anthony Ave. The last reports were that he is rapidly improving. Scenes of the Civic Celebration. ILLUMINATION OF NICOLLET COURT OF HONOR. THE MARITIME SHIP STEENERSON TO ASK INQUIRY Wants Investigation of Exclusion of Negroes From Canada. Washington, May 18.—At the request of a Crookston constituent, Representative Steenerson will ask the state department to investigate two cases of negro exclusion at the Minnesota-Canada border. These were reported to Mr. Steenerson in a letter received today. The case is that of an American negro settler in Canada who, returning temporarily to the United States, was prevented from re-entering Canada and his property sold at a cheriff's sale. The other was that of a widow of a colored man and her two children, who were prevented from entering, the woman desiring to do so for the purpose of marrying a negro settler. GOPHERS WIN EASILY. Conrads Are Defeated in a Heavy Hitting Contest at Lexington Park, 8 to 4. Owing to other attractions the crowd was not as large as expected. President Glover Shull, the owner of the Gophers, has secured the 3 first days of the Civic Celebration for games at Nicollet Park. The team left under the management of Bobby Marshall for a 6 weeks trip. The Time—May 25th. The Place—211 Hennepin Ave. The Cause—Suffering Humanity. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. MINNEAPOLIS CELEBRATION JULY 2- to 8 Minneapolis to abate for Training of Dad. A host of presentations and festivities FREE Northport 6th Penthouse Parkway Minneapolis Six Minneapolis Inn COME Sunday, July 2—HOME COMING DAY—Occupancy of Camp Lowry by National Guard, song festival at Loring Park. Monday, July 3—MINNEAPOLIS DAY—Prize drills, band tourn- ment, uniformed fraternal orders parade. Tuesday, July 4—SANE FOURTH DAY—Military parade and fire- works. Wednesday, July 5 — AQUATIC DAY—Water fete and pageant. Thursday, July 6 — HISTORIC PAGEANT DAY—Tableaux vivants at Loring Park. Friday, July 7—MINNESOTA DAY—Industrial parade. Saturday, July 8. — CHILDREN'S DAY—Float parade and demonstration. $100,000 to be spent in entertaining and amusing 500,000 people. Minneapolis flower be-decked extends a welcome to the world. Hospitality without limit. COME! NEW BUILDING WILL COST $30,000 The United Brothers of Friendship and the Sisters of the Mysterious Ten at Lexington, Ky. are enlarging their hall by an addition which will cost $30,000. 15 Washington Ave. 50. Everything in high and low shoes Black and Tan Oxford, in Buttons and Blutchers. A complete line of summer shoes at moderate prices. Miss Viola Anderson, the talented vocalist, is making a hit at Dickerson's Cafe, where she is singing the latest selections. THE DICKERSON CAFE SPECIAL DINNER, 25c. Daily From 3:30 to 7 P. M. 208 Hennepin Ave. Minn. NEGRO SHOOTS POLICEMAN. Kills Self to Avoid Arrest. Officer May Not Recover. Charles Anderson, a uniformed policeman, was shot through the abdomen and probably fatally wounded at 10 a. m. Thursday, when James Russell, a Negro, standing on the front steps of 625 Third street S., fired three shots at the officer with a 38-caliber police Colt's, and then committed suicide by shooting himself through the head. A squad of police came quickly from headquarters to find Anderson prostrate and Russell dead. Investigation showed him to be a veteran of the Spanish war and a member of the famous Negro regiment that joined the charge up San Juan hill. On his person were found pension papers entitling him to $10 a month on account of two wounds received in battle. Malone, an ex-preacher says that Russell was from Kansas City, where he was wanted for killing his wife. He has been located in this city since he left the service, having been at one time proprietor of the Russell Hotel. Recently he has had trouble with another hotel-keeper whom he claimed had threatened to shoot him. He was pointed out to policeman Anderson by Grant Hamilton, a notorious Negro, and when the officer "frisked" him he drew his gun and shot Anderson then walked a few steps and placed the revolver to his head and fired, dying instantly. Policeman Anderson bore the reputation of being a good officer, and was a married man. Russell was known as a peaceful character, having suffered greatly in late years from the effects of a bullet wound received in battle. Although not known as a bad character, he lived in one of the toughest settlements in the city. The police department should rid themselves of many of the Negro vagrants, who are used as their stool-pileons. Had this officer not listened to the information given by Grant he would not have met this mishap. Yet they tolerate these nusances for the information they receive, and the officers in the end are the sufferers. There are Negroes appointed on the police force, who are regarded as efficient officers, yet there are notorious preachers and vagrants, who consider themselves the personnel of Chief Mealey's department, and they have been known to harbor thieves and even murderers in their homes. We regret that officer Anderson was the victim of this circumstance, but it had to occur at some time, and now The Star hopes that the energy of the officials will be used to break up that lawless element, who are a disgrace to the many good Negroes of this city, and the cause of such occurrences. DEARBORN HALL 43-45 So. 4th Street WEDNESDAY EVE. MAY 24th. Refreshments will be serv'd by the ladies of the Court. All Knights of Pythias, and Clan-thians are invited. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. Good music and a pleasant evening is assured. ALL ARE INVITED. Twin City Knights of Pythias GRAND MILITARY BALL. THE MINNESOTA STAFF U. R. K. OF P. Brig. Gen. W. R. Morris, Comd'd. Assisted by the Lodges and Courts of Calanthe. DEARBORN HALL, MAY 30. McCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA ADMISSION 50 CENTS. TWENTY-NINTH ANNIVERSARY AND MAY FESTIVAL G. U. O. 0. O. F. -at— BOWLBY HALL, Sixth & Robert Sts., St. Paul. MONDAY EVENING, MAY 29, 1911. Grand Public Reception at 8:30 Selection ..... Orchestra Introduction ..... Chairman Selection ..... Cosmopolitan Quartette Remarks ..... W. T. Francis, Esq. Selection ..... Quartette Paper, H. H. of Ruth 553... ..... Mrs. Nellie Taylor Address ..... F. L. McGhee, Esq. Selection ..... Quartette Selection ..... Orchestra MUSIC BL THE McCULLOUGH ORCHESTRA. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. F. D. Parker, Chairman S. Fd. Hall, Secretary C. H. Miller Alex. Payne S. L. Ransom J. H. Charleston Jos. Turner W. T. Francis B. C. Archer Saml. Hatcher B. R. Durant J. B. Stokes E. W. Crancum. ADMISSION 35 CENTS 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. Dr. Redd has moved to 111 6th Street So., second floor. WHICH ONE? IF ANY. Many of our people complain that they have paid for one of our local publications and never received it—also that they have contributed financially to the same. This publication was started as a business enterprise, on its merits, not as a piteous object, and each issue has spoken for itself. It is supposed that people who subscribe for papers are intelligent, and should know whether they paid for this paper or The Weekly Visitor. Such sayings are generally untrue, and unfair to both papers. 5c SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5c Smoke the Reliable JAS. G. REID. 616 PHOENIX BLDG. 913½ 5th St. S. 4 rooms up stairs, toilet, water, gas, rent ..... $15.00 915 5th St. So. 3 rooms up stairs, rent ..... 8.00 409 13th Ave. 2 rooms upstairs rent ..... 6.00 2123 24th Ave So. 4 rooms up- stairs, water and sewer, rent 11.00 2416 Riverside Ave. 4 rooms flat, downstairs, water and toilet, rent ..... 12.00 3736 Cedar Ave. 5 room bunga- low, rent ..... 22.00 2704-2706 27½ St. So. 6 rooms each, rent each ..... 10.00 8924 Pleasant Ave. 4 rooms downstairs, modern, rent .. 16.00 The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. 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. Carl D. Plekett and George Watkins Managers. LADIES VISIT THE COLORED ORPHANAGE AND OLD FOLKS HOME. Last Sunday several ladies of St. Peter's A. M. T. church of Minneapolis visited the Colored Orphanage and Old Folks Home, St. Paul. After being conducted through the institution and shown the various departments by the Matron, Mrs. J. Will King, who spoke of the needs of the institution; the ladies expressed an interest in the work, and their appreciation by organizing a General committee, to aid this worthy cause, composed of the following members: Mesdames Fannie E. Pierre, Laura Abbey, B. Kissee, R. E. Grey, L. M. Celestine, J. B. Glover, V. Mack, E. Collins, J. H. Reves, Mattie E. Neal, J. W. Koger, Phannie Corneal, C. C. Hayden, Mrs. John Parkinson, K. Wilder, Rev. R. M. Toombs. The visiting delegation brought refreshments and a donation. A report was read by the supt. Rev. J. Will King stating that there are 7 elderly people, 22 boys and girls, that $1,985.00 had been collected to finance this cause. Much improvement has been made in the last year. This delegation should be augmented by others who are willing to help a good work Visits the Twin Cities on Legal Business. Prepares a Brief for Supreme Court. Attorney Ervin arrived Monday Morning from Duluth, where he is practicing law. He is preparing a brief for the Supreme Court in a very obstinate case against an Insurance Co., of Detroit, Mich. Mr. Ervin was compelled to return Monday night to Duluth as the District Court M. ATTY. J. LOUIS ERVIN. is in session and he has several important cases on its Calendar. While in St. Paul he met many of his old friends. After attending to his legal business he called to the residence of the Star, where he met Mr. C. B. Hosmer, the Tuskegee Representative. The early hours of the evening were pleasantly spent. Mr. Hosmer had to leave to keep an appointment. Mr. Ervin remained as the guest of The Star until train time. They dined at Dickerson's Cafe "Where service reigns." Later they called on a few of the "boys about town." Attorney Ervin left on the 11:45 P. M. train of the N. P. Ry., after spending a pleasant day in the Twin Cities, combining business with pleasure, enjoying a day, out of the routine, which makes life a happy proposition after all. He reports that the people of Duluth are doing things, and that many of our race are investing in real estate, and rapid advancement is being made along those lines. Mr. Erwin is the "Head of the Lakes" representative of the Twin City Star, and expects to return to spend several days here during the Civic Celebration. 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. Wear FLORSHEIM SHOES! 3 stores Minneapolis St. Paul Duluth TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS. Write your notes plainly, we are unable to use much of the matter sent to us. Names of persons should be spelled correctly.—Typewriters' take notice. BROTHERHOOD. Lo, soul, seest thou not God's purpose! The earth to be spanned, connected by network, The people to become brothers and sisters, The races neighbors, to marry and be given in marriage, The oceans to be crossed, the distant brought near, The lands to be welded together. NAPIER BAY ECHOE New Register of Deplores Preserve ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 22d St. between 9th and 10th Aves. Services every Sunday 10:30 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school at 12:30. Rev F. M. Lewis. M. E. CHURCH, 315 Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services at 11 a. m. 3 p. m. Sunday School at 1 p. m. Rev James L. Wharton, Pastor. BETESDA BAPTIST CHURCH, 1120 Eighth Avenue, Preschool 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. Witthers, Pastor. 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." REAL HOME COOKING. You will get it at 461 Robert St., St. Paul. SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER 35c Ice Cream Parlor in Connection. MISS M. J. HICKS, PROP. REPRESENTS TUSKEGEE. Mr. C. B. Hosmer, representative of Tuskegee Institute in the Northwest, is making his headquarters at 1610 5th Ave. South 1819 st Ave. South. N. W. PHONE, SOUTH 7127. 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. MRS. HINSON HAS MOVED. The St. Louis Kitchen is now located at 138 E. Third St., St. Paul, over the People's Barber Shop. Better location and more convenient to all of her patrons. Remember this and tell others about it. Reliable, live, honest, hustling agents for the Twin City Star. You can make a good living with this work as a side line. Agents wanted in Milwaukee, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City, Portland, Ore., Seattle, Denver, Des Moines and Sloux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. 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. THE DICKERSON CAFE 208 Hennepin Ave. Minn. MUSIC EVERY EVENING From 8 P. M. to 12. M. MRS. VIOLET ANDERSON, VOCALIST. CRESCENT CREAMERY BUTTER IS THE BEST. ORDER YOUR ICES AND ICE CREAM FROM THE CRESCENT CREAMERY, 117 NO. 6th St. N. W. phone Main 457 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. DROP INTO THE SOUTHERN THEATRE FOR A PLEASANT AFTERNOON OR EVENING. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE. We claim to be the best advertising medium of the Twin Cities, and when you're not advertised in the Twin City Star, you need not show—that's all. Because the people read the Star for the news, especially in Minneapolis. The day of the Town Crier is past. Be up-to-date, Advertise and Pay for it. A newspaper is the best medium. It reaches the homes and firesides of people who attend public entertainments. These people never go out and loiter around and read hand-bills and hang-up notices. They read the Twin City Star. Subscribe to the Star. --- CHURCHES. WANTED. NAPIER BANQUET ECHOES HEARD In First Public Address After Entering Upon Duties of Office Noted Tennesseean Says That Things Sometimes Look Dark For the Race. What Former Leaders Did. Washington.—At the recent banquet tendered him by the Tennessee colony of the nation's capital Mr. James O. Napler, the newly appointed register of the treasury, made a notable speech, describing somewhat in detail the growing opportunities for the industrial and economic development of the Negro in the south. The deliverance, coming from such a high source, has attracted nation wide attention. After expressing his heartfelt thanks to his fellow Tennesseeans and his friends from other states who had joined with them in rendering this splendid testimonial and reviewing briefly the civil and political status of the race since the war Mr. Napler said in part: The prejudices engendered by the peculiar conditions following the close of the civil war and fanned into a burning flame by what took place during the reconstruction period, we must confess, took deep root in the minds of both white and colored people, and we should exclude that these conditions could not be altered in a day. But these conditions are changing, and a better feeling is being manifested almost in all the relations between the white and colored people of the south. There is a large and growing class of people on both sides who have set their heads together in the effort to create a new society, a new neighbor and neighbor, whether that neighbor be a black or a white man. A result of all this is that the colored people are building homes and character and are throwing around these the strong arm of protection. They are establishing themselves in the business of trades and crafts, and are building and confidence in almost every community. They are pushing into every phase of the civilization that surrounds them. They are buying land and are becoming agriculturists. The colored man sees the need of a drug store, and he opens one. He buys the store, and the store is needed, and immediately he begins the work of establishing that branch of business. In short, he constitutes an important factor in every industry that engages the attention of the people in the different communities in which he lives. In mills in manufactures and in railway BENNETT HON. JAMES C. NAPLEM. service he could secure only the lowest grades of work, his education, his good manners and his dutiful habits are placing him where he is doing a much higher grade of work and receiving for it much better pay. Race Achieving Marvelous Results. Our own preachers are ministering to our spiritual needs; our lawyers are looking for the trouble we caused and others before the courts; our doctors are looking after our health, curing complaints and preventing disease. We have $2,000 teachers in our common schoolhouses. Howard university, Fisk university, Wilberforce and like schools are furnishing higher education to our youth. Hampton, Tuskegee and the normal and industrial institutes of Alabama, together with other like institutions, are furnishing industrial training to our students. Each of these institutions has the even tenor of its way and is doing a wonderful work in the uplift of the people. In their combined efforts they are achieving marvelous results in the progress of the entire race. With such opportunities at hand in almost every southwest state, they would win the race is advancing? With such facilities it would be a great-wonder if it did not advance. Many of us, and especially our friends or the north, are often want to forget the war, the war that has wounded our brains or the withholding from us of many rights and privileges which under the law ought not to be withheld. We deplore these conditions as much as many of our friends, and we want all concerned to know that we are ready to accept them, and that we are ready at all times to enter our protest against them. It cannot be denied that things sometimes look dark and gloomy for us, and we often hear the expression that "if some of our great leaders—namely, Douglas, Langston, Bruce, Downing and others who struggled so hard to have the people of this District clothed with all the rights of citizens—could now see our condition they would turn over in halls" they opened for us the doors of the restaurant, the hotel and the theater. These are all now closed, and the microwar car rolls into the District of Columbia, the very capital, with impunity. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson VIII.—Second Quarter, For May 21, 1911. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES Text of the Lesson, Isa. v, 1-12—Memory Verse, 11—Golden Text, Isa. v, 22—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. Our lesson title, "Song of the Vineyard," must be considered in the light of the first verse, "A song of my beloved touching his vineyard." In Ezek. xv we learn that the only use of the vine is to bear fruit, and, failing in that, it is good for nothing. In John xv we learn that fruitless branches are gathered by men and burned, like the salt which has no savor and is good for nothing but to be trodden underfoot of men (Matt. v, 13). Verse 7 of our lesson tells us that the house of Israel is the Lord's vineyard here referred to and the men of Judah His pleasant plant, but instead of producing the desired fruit they were yielding only wild grapes, described in the sixfold woe of the chapter and in Hos. x, 1, as an empty vine bringing forth fruit unto himself. According to the six woes, they were mighty to drink wine, enjoy pleasures, gather property, call things by their wrong names and sin. He brought them out of Egypt, cast out the nations before them and planted them in a good land, but because of their sin He had to turn His face from them, and their only hope was in the man of His right hand, the son of man strong for God (Ps. lxxx. 8-19). According to our lesson, He had done everything for them that could be done for a vineyard, but as in the parable of Matt. xx1, 83-41, they beat and killed His servants and even the heir to the vineyard also. According to our lesson chapter, they regard not the work of the Lord nor consider the operation of His hands, but cast away the law of the Lord of hosts and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel (verses 12-24). His pitiful cry over them is always the same, whether through the prophets or through His Son. "I am the Lord thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt. Open thy mouth wide and I will fill it, but My people would not harken to My voice, and Israel would none of Me" (Ps. ixiiil, 10,11). "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem. * * * how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not" (Matt xxiiil, 37). Such unbelieving people who turn away from God and His word are said to be "drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink" (Isa. xxii, 9). It is most interesting to note that in the chapter following our lesson chapter we have a vision of the earth filled with the glory of the Lord. Compare verses 11, 12 and 22 with chapter vl. 8. Better say contrast the drunkenness with the glory. Then note the same contrast in Hab. ii, 14, 15, and Eph. v, 18, and observe that at Pentecost spirit filled people were said to be full of new wine (Acts ii, 4-13). There is no remedy for self righteous, self pleasing, unbelieving people, but such a sight of Jesus Christ dying for their sins as will break their hard hearts and lead them to cry, "God, be merciful to me, a sinner." One cannot do this for another, but He who said "I am the true vine" said also concerning the Holy Spirit, "He will convince of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment" (John xvl, 7, 8). If we have been redeemed by precious blood and been caused to see something of the beauty of the Lord it is not for us to condemn other sinners nor think them hopeless, but so manifest Jesus Christ to them by word and deed that the Spirit may, through us If he will, reveal Jesus Christ to them and lead them to Him. There is just one thing that the vine is for, and if we are real branches of the true vine He will bear the desired fruit that God may be glorified if we truly abide. That fruit may not be any great thing that will gain the admiration of people, but just a meek and quiet spirit, patient and long suffering, it may be, under great provocation or even cruelty. Think of the Lord's patience with Israel and with each of us and consider Him who endured lee be weary. Think of being strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, unto all patience and long suffering, with joyfulness (Col. 4, 11). Remember that the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, self control (Gal, v. 22, 23), and all that is opposed is from the adversary. By the word of God and the spirit of God we must first be saved and then by the same word and spirit abide and bear fruit. The question of verse 4, "What could have been done more to My vineyard that I have not done in it?" suggests the question for every sinner, drunken or sober, for all have sninned and all are guilty (Rom. iii, 19). What more could the Lord do that He has not done for your salvation? Consider John iii, 16, and answer as to what more is necessary. If you do not yield to such love and receive Him as your personal Saviour and then so abide that He may bear fruit through you and gather fruit from you it must be true of you that you are despising His word and disregarding His great work on your behalf and thus continuing under the wrath of God (John iii, 36). Mme.L. C. 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Southern Theatre SevenCorners 15th and Washington Avenues So. Refined Vaudeville Moving Picture Shows Continous Performance Admission 10 Cents DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR OLD HATS Now is The Time to Have Them RE-BLOCKED and RENOVATED In Up-To-Date Style J. A. HUSSEY 243 HENNEPIN AVE. Second Floor Defective Pag ective Page TWIN CITY STAR NEW AWA IN CHU Growth and Prosper Bethel In Phi NEW AWAKENING IN CHURCH LIFE Growth and Prosperity of Mother Bethel in Philadelphia. WISDOM OF BISHOP GAINES. Historical Review of Oldest Religious Corporate Body Among Afro-Americans in the World—Once Foremost of Them All—Rev. Dr. Montrose W. Thornton's Successful Leadership. By WHITTIER H. WRIGHT. Philadelphia.—The African M. E. church is the oldest religious denomination among colored people in the world. It had its humble rise in the City of Brotherly Love, the cradle of American independence, 125 years ago. Its first church, known as Mother Bethel, was erected on Sixth street, below Pine. It was a blacksmith shop converted into a house of worship by the founder, first pastor and bishop, Richard Allen. Here it has remained for all these years the most honored and sacred spot in Negro history. Three church P. REV. DR. M. W. THORNTON. buildings have in turn succeeded the "blacksmith shop." The present edifice, erected in 1889, is one of the finest structures owned by the race. Conditions have changed within the last twenty-five years. These have largely affected the church life of Mother Bethel and made a problem that has baffled the wisdom of its directors. Twenty-five years ago Bethel stood alone, the foremost, largest and leading church body in the city. It was the center of the colored population. Since that time new conditions have set in. A foreign class has surrounded the cradle spot of African Methodism. The colored people have been pushed miles away and other churches have arisen to afford a greater convenience. Four years ago Bishop Wesley J. Galnes came to the district and made this matter one of his chief concerns. All eyes rested upon his choice of appointment for the old Mother church. To the surprise of many and against the advice of others, the good bishop chose a young minister of the conference not exceeding his thirties, expressing the confidence that this young MOTHER BETHEL CHURCH. man possessed the capabilities of preserving the glorious heritage bequeathed by the fathers. This young man at that time, acclaimed the leader of the conference by his brethren, was Montrose William Thornton, the fearless little fellow that dared champion the cause of his people in Delaware and defied the mobs that were pursuing them to death. His utterances and courageous attitude at that time attracted the press of the nation and classed him with the heroes of other days. Brilliant, forceful and resolute, this young man entered the portals of the illustrious Allen; in less than a year Philadelphia and the connection were aware that something had happened with "Allen's anvil." The sparks were indeed flying, and the people were flocking to see and hear Dr. Thornton. Oppositions heightened with jealousies arose from within and without, but he rode serenely over them. Precedents were smashed to pieces, new the Gray. --- The BLUE SHERMAN SHERIDAN GRANT MEADE McCLELLAN and the GRAY STONE WALL JACKSON J. E. JOHNSTON LEE A. S. JOHNSTON LONGSTREET No more shall the warcry sever or the winding rivers be red; They banish our anger forever when they laurel the graves of our dead. Under the sod and the dew, waiting the judgment day; Love and tears for the Blue, tears and love for the Gray. methods and customs were weekly instituted; the church entirely reorganized and the services modernized. The surplaced choir, processionals, restessionals, altar attire, individual communion cups, personal pulpit attire, relegated officers, Allen corps of drilled and costumed young men, etc., were parts and ways of this young Samson. Tongues were wagging, but Thornton was working, the empty pews of old Mother Bethel were being filled and the heavy church debt was being reduced by the thousands. Today Mother Bethel has again taken her place with the most active church bodies in the city or connection. Four years ago her bonded debt was $24,000. Thornton has reduced it to $10,000, thus paying and burning the first mortgage in forty years. Through his efforts Allen's tomb has been completed, electricity installed, innumerable repairs made, an increase of 900 souls to the church and one of the largest and most popular attendance to be found anywhere. Dr. Thornton is beloved by his entire membership. The corporation has bestowed upon him honors never before accorded any predecessor. They have by resolution memorialized the bishop for his fourth year's return and again have repeated the same for the fifth year. If he is returned he will enjoy the greatest honor of any of the illustrious pastors that have preceded and will be the first to serve Bethel five years successively. Several financial records have been broken by this little man and other things too numerous to mention that are secrets of his success and popularity. As a writer, speaker, organizer and leader he has few superiors, and his name is largely mentioned throughout the connection as a fit candidate for the bishopric. Mother Bethel has given seven of her most renowned pastors to this holy office. None has given her a more faithful and brilliant service than Dr. Thornton, and it would be no surprise if this little man of strength and character should be the eighth to wear the mantle of the sacred Allen. RANK DISCRIMINATION. Colored Man First on Eligible List, Office Abolished. The heart of an editorial in the May number of the Crisis under the caption "Civil Service" reads like this: "A civil service examination was held in Cleveland to fill a vacancy in the position of law clerk, stenographer and typewriter at $1,600 per annum in the office of William L. Day, United States district attorney. About ten candidates took the examination. Two colored men stood first and third and a Jew second on the list. "James G. Bachman, white, who was appointed and who was at the time of the examination temporarily employed in the office of District Attorney Day, was among those who took the examination. Bachman failed to qualify in the competitive examination for the place, and as soon as this was known the department of justice in Washington, acting on Mr. Day's recommendation, abolished the position of law clerk, stenographer and typewriter. "In lieu thereof Bachman was appointed an assistant United States district attorney for Mr. Day's office, thereby ignoring the three persons, Messrs. Henry L. Thomas, Nathan Rappaport and Edward Dunjill, who stood highest on the eligible list and who were certified for appointment. Now, then, is this a case of rare race pride and triumphant Americanism, or is it just a plain low trick of which every fair minded man should be ashamed?" IMPORTANT CONVENTION. Association For Prevention of War to Meet In Paris. Dr. A. M. Curtis, president of the National Medical association, has appointed the following well known physicians to represent the National Medical association at the meeting of the International Medical Association For the Prevention of War, to be held in Paris in June: Drs. George Cleveland Hall, Chicago; John E. Hunter, Lexington, Ky.; A. M. Brown, Birmingham, Ala.; George E. Cannon, Jersey City, N. J.; M. O. Dumas, Washington, D. C., and M. F. Wheatland, Newport, R. I. As the several governments are entitled to a personal representative, it is thought that Dr. A. M. Curtis will be designated by President Taft as the special envoy of the United States. Bishop Scott Gives Timely Advice. If the advice of Bishop Isaiah Scott, who has charge of the work of the African Methodist Episcopal church in the Republic of Liberia is followed, Afro-Americans in this country will not concern themselves about emigrating to that country. There is no better place for colored Americans than the United States. Chances for improvement in Liberia are very slim, he said. Strict Party Line Policy Not Essential. The time has passed when Afro-Americans should look to any one political preferment. There may be good men and bad men in all parties, but the man-who is willing to concede the rights of other men and who uses his office in the interest of all the people alike, regardless of race or color, is the kind of man to support in whatever party he may be found. Anniversary of Malta Commandery. The first anniversary of Malta commandery No. 19, Knights Templars, East End, Pittsburgh, will be held on Tuesday evening, May 30, in Old Calvary church, on Pennsylvania avenue. Features of the celebration will be a May festival and musical. BOUTELL WHI sell you GOOD FURNITURE Carpets Rugs Draperies China Refrigerators or Stoves FOR CASH OR ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT BOUTELL BROS. First Avenue So. and Fifth Street A. 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 3 tuesdays of each month at Labor Temple, 4th St. and 8th Ave. So. Minneapolis. E. B. James, Secretary. F. A. Abbey, W. M. AMES LODGE, No. 108 I. B. P. O. E. W. meets at 211 Hennemin 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 2d Thursday of each month 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 211 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis Southall, K. R. & S. S. G. West, C. C. THE MINEAPOLIS FOUNTAIN of G. U. O. of True Reformers No. 2779 meets at Labor Temple Hall the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. NAOMI TEMPLE No. 153 S. M. T., mets the first and third Wednesday in each month. Mary Mitchell, Micell. Mary Lattmore, W. P. QUEEN ESTHER TEMPIES M. T., mets the first and third Monday in each month. Mrs. Fannie Pierle, W. P. PRIDE OF HENNEPIN LODGE, U. B. F., meets at the Arcade Hall. 1313 meets at the Arcade Hall the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. THE G. U. O. of O. F. meets the first and Wednesday of each month at Labor Temple Hall. THE NORTHWEST LODGE of U. B. F. meets at Arcade Hall, Washington Ave. the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. THE HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH meets at Labor Temple Hall the second and fourth Mondays of each month. The Star is Still Shining. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. WE NEED THE MONEY. Every Little Bit Helps. Entered in the Post office at Minneapolis, June 23, as second class matter. Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.0. SIX MONTHS ..... 1.25 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 ad- vance. All public comment inserted only over the author's signature Our privileges will be extended to all. Foreign subscription solicited. Advertising rate per inch 50c. "The CENSUS BUREAU officially certifies MINNEAPOLIS as the HEALTHIEST CITY in the UNITED STATES." The Fraternities of our people are interested in the Civic Celebration. They should be. MICHIGAN SENATE KILLS BILLS. Editor Warren, of the Detroit Informer, urges his political friends to defeat bills against Negroes. The Senate division of the Michigan Legislature killed two measures at its recent sessions that would have done more to perpetuate the color line in this commonwealth than the whole concentrated meanness of the bad element in our population combined if left unexpressed by legal enactment. One of these was the Verdier bill, to prevent intermarriage between Negroes and white people, which slept itself to death in a committee pigeon hole, and the second was the Ashley bill, pretending to regulate fraternal insurance associations but which in reality would have created a fraternal insurance trust of associations which limited their membership to "white" people. Just before the legislature adjourned Senator James C. Murtha sent the following letter to The Informer: April 31st, 1911 In conformity with my promise made to you respecting the so-called "Fraternal Societies" measure, I opposed, with voice and vote the passage of the bill last Tuesday when same was up for consideration before us. Accept my assurance of esteem and regard and believe me to be, as always, Cordially yours, JAS. A. MURTHA. The measure referred to by Mr. Murtha was known as the "Ashley bill," above referred to, and it died o the table at the close of the session for 1911. COUNCILMAN CUMMINGS RE- ELECTED. Attorney Harry S. Cummings, a Negro, republican, was recently reelected a member of the City Council of Baltimore, Md. He received a larger majority than any of the few Republicans elected to the city's lawmaking body. To Attorney J. Thomas Newsome, a young Negro lawyer of Newport News, Va., is due the exposure of the officials of True Reformers. The future outlook of the organization is very encouraging. TO DEPARTED HUMANITY. We are glad that one church has arranged a program for the observance of Decoration Day. This is the day which is naturally dedicated to the memory of the departed dead. Not only to the Brave Black Boys who served their country and did it well, to our relatives, our friends, our fraternities—but to our ancestry as a race, of which we are proud. TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS. We have on our list of subscribers many of the best people of the Twin Cities, who have ordered this publication, and received it, without paying anything for its support. We ask that you send in your subscription. Many have received it since its first issue who had no faith in this enterprise. We have delivered the goods, and you are morally obligated to pay your debts. You have the right to refuse this paper, and return it, but if you accept it, you should pay for it. SPECIAL NOTICE. 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. CANADA AND THE NEGROES. The development in the dominion Parliament at Ottawa of a decided sentiment in favor of preventing negroes from being admitted into Canada indicates a radical change of sentiment among Canadians. The negro used to be welcomed in Canada, where fleeing slaves were cared for and protected. Until recently there was little or no discrimination against the negro anywhere in the dominion. The recently developed prejudice appears to have been caused by the arrival at the boundary of several hundred prosperous negro farmers from Oklahoma who had practically been driven out of that state by discriminating laws. They were finally admitted, as they complied will all the rigid restriction of the Canadian immigration laws, and the Canadian authorities probably feared that the rejection of them would arouse feeling at Washington, as the negroes are citizens and entitled to all recognition accorded other citizens of the United States. It is more than probable that the opposition to the negroes does not come so much from native Canadians as from former citizens of this country who have settled in Western Canada, and have aroused new prejudice against negro neighbors. Apparently there is no place within the range of American influence where the negro can go and live in peace and white toleration. He apparently is destined to fight merciless race prejudice until his progress conquers it.—St. Paul Pioneer Press. While we acknowledge the foregoing to be true, and are grateful for the sentiments expressed, it is also a fact that conditions of today in Canada were caused, in a great part by a criminal class of Negroes, who has within the last decade infested the settlers of even the remotest parts of the Dominion, and they have caused an ill feeling towards all others of their race on account of their modus operandi. The police department is aware of the trouble given them by the so called sporting element. These men have invested the profits of their paramours, (the light fingered damsels of both races,) into illegal enterprises, where they are sowing the seeds of sin, crime and vice. The exclusion of such undesirables by any nation is commendable. These immoral trail-blazers have been the undoing of the Negro in Canada and everywhere else. Such representatives of our race as those who are now seeking homes in Canada, belong to our constructive element, "who by their rise and progress will overcome the barriers of prejudice and class legislation, which has been caused by that exceptional few of our race who are taken as a criterion from which the Negro race as a people are judged. YOU CAN MAKE MONEY. We desire the services of a responsible woman to collect for this paper in the Twin Cities. Good commission to right person. Write to Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. Many are finding the path to the home of the Star somewhat beaten down by the many who have long ago considered it a fixture and a necessity. We welcome you—especially those who fostered our opposition, questioning the right of the Editor to start a newspaper. Your attempts to stop it have caused both to suffer. This is the age of the survival of the fittest." Negro newspapers are no longer supported by any faction, or sustained on sentiment. Buy the Best for your money. We invite your inspection and solicit your subscription. This is everybody's newspaper with the news that's fit to print. The members of the Ramsey County Afro-American Club of St. Paul are sending their friends post-card pictures of the club's library. These neat souvenirs illustrate that this club has among its appointments a feature which appeals to all of its literary members. The Knights of Pythias of the Twin Cities will hold their Anniversary Services at St. Peters A. M. E. church on May 28th. 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. The Knights are going to Indianapolis this summer to the Encampment. Who are the delegates from Minnesota to the National Negro Democratic Convention at Indianapolis next month? We are glad to publish the news of the real estate investors. They are the people who are the real representatives of the best element of the race. Property buyers are the desirables at this time. Segregation may not be far away. TWIN CITY STAR 6 Through Electric-Lighted Transcontinental Flyers Three East and Three West every day over the "Pioneer Line." Service that sets the pace between the head of the Great Lakes, Upper Mississippi Valley, North Pacific Coast and Columbia River basin. 6,300 Miles of Scenic Highway Through the Land of Fortune Over which, for 30 years, the Pioneer Line has been hand-lining the route of the Pacific and Prosperous Northwest. A GOOD LINE TO TIE TO A. M. CLELAND, Gen'l Pass' Agent, ST. PAUL. Have you seen the new Northern Pacific Railway's 20 cents per pack Try them. LOST! LOST! LOST!!! Dr. Redds Office Address. Find it In The Town City Star. PAEGEL WILL MAKE YOUR WATCH KEEP TIME. 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