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MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL Defective Page VOL. 2 Single Copies 5 Cents The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F. and A. M., of Minnesota and jurisdiction held its Seventeenth Annual Communication in St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 15th and 16th. The following officers were elected and appointed. Jose H. Sherwood, St. Paul, M. W. Grand Master. J. H. Dlingham, St. Paul, R. W. Deputy Grand Master. Walker Williams, St. Paul, R. W. Grand Warden. C. H. Booker, St. Paul, R. W. Jr. Grand Warden. B. R. Durant, St. Paul, R. W. Grand Treasurer. Chas. H. Robinson, Minneapolis, R. W. Grand Secretary. Wm. F. T. Chandler, St. Paul, Grand Lecturer. M. W. Judy, Minneapolis, Deputy Grand Secretary. T. H. Lyles, St. Paul, Grand Chaplain. W. T. Joyce, St. Paul, Senior Grand Deacon. L. J. Allen, Minneapolis, Junior Grand Deacon. F. E. Abbey, Minneapolis, Senior Grand Steward A. B. Meylers, St. Paul, Junior Grand Steward. Chas. Turner, Minneapolis, Grand Tyler, G. J. Charleston, St. Paul, Grand Pursuivant. J. B. Shaw, St. Paul, Grand Sword Bearer. O. D. Howard, St. Paul, Grand Standard Bearer. M. A. Bolling, St. Paul, Grand Register. Joseph Adams, St. Paul, Grand Marshall. Geo. B. Kelley, Senior Warden, and Geo. W. Newton, Junior Warden, both of Doric Lodge F. and A. M., of Duluth were the delegates to the Grand Lodge in this city. Mr. Newton is a first class union bricklayer, who is doing nicely at his occupation. He is a Master Mason, being foreman of his crew. Mr. Kelly is too well known for description. He is a live energetic race man, a newspaper correspondent, of no mean ability. All Star readers are familiar with the "Kelly Letter" which was a feature of our former issues. Both delegates expressed themselves as proud of the meeting, and upon their invitation the Grand Lodge will hold its Communication in 1912 in the Zenith City. Pilgrim notes were received too late for insertion, also many other personal notices. Mrs. W. F. Johnson and daughter, Miss Viola of Chicago, are guests of her sister, Mrs. W. H. Patterson, 108 Sherburne av. Have you thought that a paper which is not worth your subscription, is unworthy of your personals? Miss Marguerite Adams, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Adams (of the Appeal) is improving. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AN EDITOR Quarter Centenial to be Celebrated. Editor Jno. Quincy Adams of the Appeal will present a Souvenir. Edition of his publication at a Grand Benefit and Testimonial which will be given in St. Paul. Mr. Adams will celebrate his Quarto-Centenial as Editor of the Appeal, and the affair is to be one of great interest among our best citizens, many of whom have promised to be present. Mystic Shriners Plan Big Parade. The Nobles of the Mystic Shrine will hold their ceremonial session in Atlantic City, N. J., for two days, beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 5. A monster street parade will be one of the features. Senator Clapp was making a vigorous speech on his favorite subject, popular government, a subject that he has discussed in many states during the summer. "Clapp would make a good exhorter," was the comment of a man in the senate gallery. The earnest manner of the Minnesota senator his ready command of language, the fact that he was thoroughly imbued with his subject, showed that the observer had made a correct guess. This same manner won him many cases in the courts when he was practicing law and was recognized as an effective pleader. CHANDLER SEES SENATE CHANGES SAYS LEADERS ARE GONE. Senator Bourne of Oregon Is Confident That La Follette Will Be Nominated by the Republicans Next Year—He Says Great Reforms Can Thrive Only by Encountering Resistance. Bv ARTHUR W. DUNN. Washington, Aug. 18.—[Special.]—"Ten Years After" might be the title of a little sketch by William E. Chandler of New Hampshire. The ex-senator was sitting in the gallery recently, although he has the right to go upon the floor and make himself very much at home. "I cannot tell who all those men are down there," he said. "There have been many changes since I was a senator. The senate is much different; the questions discussed are different. The leaders have changed. In fact, we have no leaders on our side." "We" and "our side" meant the Republicans, for Chandler was ever an intense Republican. He does not agree that the senate has deteriorated; he is not the kind of man to say there has been a falling off because he is no longer in the senate. And yet he does mourn the loss of many men that were prominent in his day. Chandler and Wolcott of Colorado went together. "Let us," said Wolcott in the last executive session they attended, "tell them what a loss the senate is sustaining." And that is what they did. While they were joking, there are many who thought that in the brilliant and oratorical Wolcott and in the sarcastic and epigrammatic Chandler the senate lost much. Needs Opposition. If Senator Bourne of Oregon was to be given a middle name it would be "Optimistic." Never was a man so sanguine of success in everything he undertakes. He was confident that Roosevelt would be nominated for a "second elective term." He is just as sure that La Follette will be nominated by the Republicans next year. "This opposition to the progressive policies," remarked Bourne when they were fighting the Arizona recall, "is just what we want. No great movement can succeed without strong opposition. Every great reform goes forward the more it is resisted. We could not ask for anything better than the fight that has been made against popular government during the session." House Pedestrians. "Tramp, tramp, tramp, the boys are marching." That might have been the lay of a large portion of the house membership during the past two weeks. There was nothing to hold the members in the house, and they would remain in their offices until the bells jingled a call for a quorum. Then they would tramp over and answer to their names and tramp back to their offices. There would be other roll calls during each day, and those who wanted the record to show that they were attending to the congressional business marched back and forth many times a day. His Late Reward. Larz Anderson, who was recently appointed minister to Belgium, waited long for his reward. Anderson was one of the men who made substantial contributions to the Republican exchequer in the last campaign. Afterward in talking with a friend he said that there ought to be something besides offices with which to reward men who had done much for a successful candidate, because it was embarrassing to the man elected to find places for everybody. He suggested titles of nobility, but it is too much of a task to change the constitution so as to allow that system to prevail, and one can imagine just what the people would do to a senator or representative who would try to get such an amendment through congress. Mr. Anderson owns one of the largest and finest manslons in Washington. Looking After His Bill. The house was passing bridge bills, and one was reached for a bridge across the Palmers river, in Rhode Island. "I do not see the author of this bill in the hall at this moment," said Chairman Adamson, who had charge of the bills. "I beg the gentleman's pardon," and up rose Congressman O'Shaunessy of Rhode Island. "I am here looking after my bill and have been here all the morning." He is a new member, but he wasn't caught napping when one of his bills was coming up. ST. PAUL GRAND LODGE. F. and A. M. DORIC LODGE DELEGATES. An Impressive Speaker. ST. PAUL LOCAL NOTES. Hon. Fred'k. L. McGhee is included in the list of speakers on the Program of the National Independent Political League, which meets in Boston, Aug. 29, 1911. Subject, "The Rights and Privileges Guaranteed the race under the Federal Constitution." DR. J. R. WHITE. The Minnesota Delegate to the Negro Educational Congress at Denver. Dr. J. R. White of St. Paul, who attended the Educational Congress at Denver was one of the prominent speakers and named as one of the Vice Presidents of the organization. Miss Hazel Bradley of Des Moines and Miss Lillian Edwards of Buxton. Ia., are visiting friends in St. Paul. Messrs. Jos. B. Levy and Henry J. Dunn of Chicago are running to St. Paul over the Great Western Ry. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Parker of Los Angeles, are spending a few weeks in St. Paul on their return from their trip to New York City. Mr. Owen Howell, the delegate of Gopher Lodge of Elks No. 105, of St. Paul has returned from the Convention at Boston. Delegate Howell brought to his lodge a silver loving cup, which was presented to them by the Grand Lodge. Mr. Howell was the "longest distance" delegate to the convention, and the boys of St. Paul are glad that "he brought the cup home." He reports a great meeting and says that the Elks are now a united body and this meeting was in every way a success. The One More Effort Club met at the home of Mrs. J. H. Dillingham, 569 Rondo St. Mrs. Birdie High left this week for a visit to Chicago. Rev. J. S. Strong has been on the sick list this week. Mrs. Harry Hughes of 784 University Ave., leaves for Indianapolis Saturday night to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Williams, during the K. of P.'s Encampment. The Masons had a grand meeting in St. Paul this week, according to reports, everybody is satisfied, and it is gratifying to know that the Grand Body is progressing. MINNEAPOLIS NEWS. Mrs. Chas. T. Mason is rapidly recovering from an attack of appendicitis. Mrs. Aleen Martin continues to improve. No matter received later than Wednesday will be published unless paid for. Mr. William Binga, the veteran ball player, has left the Gophers. On account of bad management they have had a disastrous season — and the players are much dissatisfied. Baseball is a business and needs good management. Mr. Irving Williams would have brought the Gophers out winner, and kept all dates. Irving knows his worth, and wants pay for his services, but he could not get his price and there was no team. Mrs. Hester Keyes entertained last week in honor of Mrs. Carl Foley and Miss Flora Scott of Columbus, Ohio. SPECIAL NOTICE. To many who inquire about our telephone etc., we desire to state that we can't make collections over the phone, and we hope to receive your communications by mail, with proper amount enclosed. Do you know that it costs money to run a newspaper? PAST AND PRESENT. It was "Will it live?" It is "Watch it grow!" The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. MINNEAPOLIS BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH. 1120 8th St. Bo. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. Sunday 11 a. m. Subject: "Christ's address to the Thirsty." 12:30 P. M., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Supject: "The Bible—How and Where to Use it." Thursday evening, Prayer meeting. The pastor and members cordially invites the public to attend our church and social gatherings. If you have no church home why not come and have a Christian home with us? So many people move into our large cities, fall to affiliate themselves with some church, loose their prestige, loose their good name, and finally loose their soul. Services will be shorter during the summer months. Rev. T. J. Carter, pastor. Subscribe now. Two Dollars a Year. Mr. Walter A. Houston and Miss Williametta C. Kelleam were united in marriage by Rev. Carter at the home of the bride's mother, 2939 Harriet Ave., on Wednesday at 8:30 P. M. Mr. Chas. H. Byrd and Miss Ellen Berry, both of Chicago were married by Rev. Carter last Wednesday afternoon. Little Nora, the 8-year old daughter of Chas. and Maude Bond, died in the City Hospital Tuesday. Funeral services were held at Morris Undertaking rooms on Wednesday. Rev. Carter officiating. TELL YOUR FRIENDS that Dania Hall, 5th and Cedar Ave., is the Place to go on Wednesday, August 23rd to get a CHICKEN DINNER, Mrs. Z. A. Pope, has arranged to serve those who come with Fried Chicken; Southern Style. From 5 to 10 P. M., after supper dancing will begin. McCulloughs orchestra will play. Wait and Follow the Crowd. WATCH THE DATE. Rev. T. J. Carter is attending the Eighteenth Annual Session of The Northwestern Bible Conference (white) which is being held in this city. The Picnic of St. Thomas Mission at Big Island was a notable event. There was a large gathering of many of our leading families and the younger set enjoyed themselves immensely. It is necessary that the personals must be sent by Wednesday. Be sure and sign all communications. Mr. Luke Tishner will leave Saturday for Indianapolis. A social wase given by the Naomi Temple S. M. T. at the residence of Mrs. W. Lattimore on August 17th. THE SUNDAY FORUM. Next meeting will be at St. Peter's A. M. E. Church, Sept. 3, 1911 and an excellent program will be arranged. This will be a large meeting, on account of the "Fair Week" and "Labor Day" visitors who will be in the city. It is hoped that all who can do so, will attend. Punctuality is important. The public is invited to attend. Sept. 3, St. Peter's A. M. E. Church. Dr. R. S. Brown, Pres. Miss Lettle Hays, Secy. The Twin City Band will appear in the Labor Day Parade. They have qualified with the labor regulations and will be one of the features of the parade. Earnest Hogan, Geo. Walker, and "Bob" Cole, our stage favorite have passed away during last few years. Col. Jas. A. Roberts is arranging for the Excursion to Indianapolis, where the Knights of Pythias will hold their Grand Lodge and Encampment. AUTOMOBILE FOR HIRE. When you want to enjoy an autoride, call up LEMUEL GARTRELL, 2722 Chicago Ave., Phone N. W. So. 5843, and get his 7 passenger Buick, terms reasonable. 2:15 to 5:15 P. M. and after 8 P. M. (adv.) POST CARDS—$1.00 Per dozen, Retouched and Photo-Finished at LARSON'S, opp. Milwaukee Depot. Smoke the Reliable. Smoke the Reliable 5c SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5c KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS TO MEET IN INDIANAPOLIS. Forecast of Program For Biennial Session of Supreme Ledge. By CHARLES D. MARSHALL Indianapolis, Ind.—The sixteenth biennial session of the supreme lodge, Knights of Pythias, and the supreme court of Calanthe, which have jurisdiction in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, will be held in Indianapolis from Aug 21 to 26, inclusive. The local committee having charge of arrangements for the entertainment of delegates is composed of Editor George P. Stewart of the Indianapolis Recorder, Grand Chancellor E. C. Tiderington, Leon F. Darison and Remus Moore. The sessions of the convention will be held in the new Pythian temple which was erected by the state lodges of Indiana at a cost of $40,000. Supreme Chancellor Green is enthusiastic over the outlook for the largest gathering of members and friends of the order which has ever assembled in this city. Major General R. R. Jackson of Chicago will be present. He has promised some interesting military features for his part of the program. The program will be as follows: Monday, Aug. 21, 8 p. m., open ceremonies, reception and formal welcome to delegates and visitors; Tuesday, 10 a. m., convening of the supreme lodge and supreme court in the new Pythian temple, corner Senate avenue and Walnut street; Tuesday, 4 p. m., memorial service; Wednesday evening, national band prize contest at the state fair grounds in which twenty-five bands will compete. There will be three prizes awarded, one to each of the three most efficient organizations. Following the contest a reception will be held in honor of the Calanthe and Dramatic Order of Knights of Omar. The grand parade will be held on Thursday. It will be led by a platoon of mounted police and an escort of cavalry. The officers of the supreme lodge will follow in automobiles headed by the Eighth Illinois regiment band. Mrs. J. H. Reeves has moved to Chicago. Atty. W. R. Morris, returned from the Elk's Convention at Boston and will leave on Aug. 19, with the K. P.'s for Indianapolis. Mrs. Edw. F. Mitchell left last night for Indianapolis. She will remain away about 3 weeks. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Reeves left for Chicago last week, where they will reside. Mrs. R. A. Anderson of Dupont Av. has gone to Chicago for several weeks. Mrs. Thomas Payne of Omaha is visiting Mrs. Chas. E. Butler, at 1923 5th Ave. So. Send your subscription by money order. Conductor Samuel Teale, of the dining car on the Winnipeg Flyer of the Soo, will take his crew on a trip over the Soo to Duluth with a party of Business Men on an inspection trip. Mr. Teale and his crew has set a standard of service, which is highly appreciated by the traveling public. Col. Edw. F. Mitchell will feature his Famous Keystones at the Encampment. They will play 3 games during the week. Will you do it! . What? Take the whole blessed family to the Chicken Dinner at Dania Hall on August 23rd. Dancing after 10 P. M. McCullough's Music. Rev. J. R. White has been named as one of the Vice Presidents of the Negro Educational Congress. LECTURE AT ST. PETERS. Miss Elizabeth E. Carter, the President of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs will Lecture at St. Peters A. M. E. Church on Thursday eve, Aug. 24. Mrs. Ione E. Glbbs, Pres. Mrs. Mattie R. Hicks, Sec'y. Col. Fred Thomas, of Pride of Minnesota Lodge, is one of the hustling members of the Committee of Arrangements for the Encampment. Have you seen the "Tyler Bros." Tonsorial Parlor? Look in and see the many improvements. "Johnny" is keeping up with the times. If you own a lot, I will build your house to suit you on easy payments. McDew, 610 Sykes Block. ADVERTISE—IT HELPS. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.2. ELK'S ELECT OFFICERS HARRY H. PACE OF MEMPHIS, TENN. Elected Grand Exalted Ruler of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Filks of the World. Order of Ekins of the World. Dayton, O., Chosen as the Next Meeting Place of the Grand Lodge. At a meeting of the Grand Lodge at their 12th annual convention in Boston the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: viz.—Harry H. Pace, G. E. R., Memphis; George E. Bates, G. S., Jersey City; William E. Gales, G. T., Anaconda, Md.; Stewart E. Hoyt, G. E. L. K., Boston; William E. Leonard, G. E. L. K., Philadelphia; David Tresvant, G. I. G., New York City; F. H. Warren, G. O., Detroit; Dr. R. E. Jones, G. M. E., Richmond, Va.; J. J. Jones, G. E., Chicago; J. Clay Smith, G. Esq., Washington, D. C. The Grand Temple of Daughters of Elks closed its Sixth Annual Session in investigator Hall, at 7:30, and then went to Faneuil Hall to a reception at which Acting Mayor Collins and several state and city officials were present. The Election resulted as follows: M. Emma Hodge, G. D. R., Hampton, Va.; Emma V. Kelley, G. S., Norfolk, Va.; Frances Young, G. T., Hampton, Va.; Lottie Kermit, V. D. R., New York City; Mary A. Greene, B. A. D. R., Cleveland; Harriet Harding, G. C., Richmond; Amanda Whitfield, G. E.; Maggie White, G D., Cambridge; Sarah Robinson, Norfolk, Alice Johnson, Martha Trtce, Moston, trustees. Just before the Grand Lodge adjourned the new officers were installed by J. Frank Wheaton, P. G. E. R. He and Dr. Atkins, P. G. E. R., were presented with jewels. AGITATE! EDUCATE! ORGANIZE! Provisional Program, General Features. Fourth Annual Meeting of National Independent Political League, U. S. A. At Boston Massachusetts, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 28th, 29th and 30th, 1911. In a Republic the ballot is the citizen's most powerful weapon. "Eternal Vigilance is the Price of liberty." The Object of the League is: "To organize and train the Colored citizens of America to use their ballots to secure the race every right guaranteed it under the Constitution of the United States." Things to be Done at Annual Meeting: "To take notice of what has been accompanied thus for by the League; to correct any mistakes that may have been made in the past; to advise the race as to the position it should take in the Presidential campaign of 1912; to lay plans for the enfranchisement of our people in states where they are disfranchised; to instruct them in the use and power of the Ballot, and to invoke the blessings and assistance of Almighty God upon our people in the mighty struggle of securing to the race Equal rights and opportunities with the most favored citizens of America. Boston, with its many great institutions of learning free to all races, religions and tongues; Boston, the home of abolition. Come to see Boston, where it is no crime to be black and a premium is placed upon manhood. Come to see the consecrated spot where Crispus Attucks fell, shedding the first blood of the American Revolution, Copps Hill burying ground where Prince Hall, the Negro who brought the Charter for the first Masonic lodge to America is buried, Faneuil Hall, the cradle of liberty, Park Street church, where Garrison first spoke against slavery, Boston Common, the source of free speech on which the the Crispus Attucks and Robert G. Shaw monuments to the bravery, sacrifice and heroism of our people. For accommodation write to Mr. Joshua A. Crawford, 930 Tremont St., Boston, Mass., secretary of Convention Committee on Housing and entertainment. Wm. D. Johnson, Chairman. A BEAUTIFUL SOCIAL WILL BE HELD AT DANIA HALL, 5TH AND CEDAR AVE. MINNEAPOLIS, ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 23RD. MCCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA . MRS. Z. A. POPE, Chairman. See our list of desirable property and secure a safe investment. YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS, DON'T MISS IT. THE N. P. PORTERS AND WAITERS? DAY, AUGUST 15th. Your Word is good, but your money is legal tender, and we can use it at all times. PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADVERTISE MUST PAY IN ADVANCE. LOOK! LOOK! A SAFE INVESTMENT. FLAT—Containing 6 apartments, of 4 rooms each, all moden, artesian water. Terms $5,000. $1,000 down and $40 per month. Rents average $700 per year. Can be mortgaged for $3,000. Desirable location. CHOICE LARGE LOTS. FROM $300 TO $600. On Cedar Ave. Car Line, Between 30th and 34th the Sts. Terms $25 down and $10 per mo. B. M. McDew, 610 Sykes Block. 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. FOR RENT: To man and wife, two ladies, or two gents, $12.50 per month, 931 Spring St. N. E., 2nd floor, 3 rooms, conveniently furnished in flat of 4, with hot and cold water, gas, bath; use of piano, steel range, sewing machine, linen, silverware. "Snap, Grab it" will put in phone at advance terms. Write P. E. Hale 931 Spring St. N. E. RAILROAD EMPLOYEES. Cash Your Checks, No Discount at B. Fink's 3rd and Robert Sts. St. Paul. Dr. Redd has moved to 111 6th Street So., second floor. WANTED. Reliable, live, honest, hustling agents for the Twin City Star. You can make a good living with this work as a side line. Agents wanted in Milwaukee, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City, Portland, Ore., Seattle, Denver, Des Moines and Sloux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. ANNOUNCEMENT A new barber shop has opened in connection with the Hotel Carver, 1312 Wash. Ave. So., when completed it will be the finest in the Twin Cities. They invite your inspection, and guarantee the best workmanship to their patrons. PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER Mrs. Marguerite L. Wright. 27 Union Block, St. Paul. 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. Mrs. Emma Taylor Jones has opened up a hair-dressing parlor at 725 Washington Ave., top floor, phone Nicollet 1404. When in DULUTH, Minn., Stop at 705-707 East 5th St. Single rooms also rooms suitable for light house-Keeping, Electric Lights, Gas, Bath, Telephones. Reasonable Rates. Wm. MILLER, PROP. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. THE AMERICAN RACE PROBLEM Sane View of Its Cause, Present Effect and Future Status. DR. DU BOIS GIVES THE FACTS Graphic Account of the Upward Struggle of Ten Million Colored Americans, What They Have Achieved and the Unfavorable Conditions Under Which They Labor Along All Lines. Two-thirds of Dr. W. E. B. Du Bols' speech before the universal races congress, recently held in London, was devoted to a comprehensive summary of the history of the Negro race in America. He outlined the conditions under which slavery existed, gave the statistics of population and discussed the figures for health and crime. He quoted the fact of the 2,500 lynchings in the last twenty-five years and showed that only one-quarter of these colored men were even accused of rape. He gave a brief outline of the reconstruction period and dwelt on the fact that the colored legislators, whatever their faults, gave the south the beginning of a public school system admitted thousands of poor whites to the suffrage who had previously been debarred and abolished many barbarous forms of punishment. He analyzed the occupations of the Negroes of today thus—2,000,000 laborers, divided into 1,250,000 farm laborers 500,000 day laborers and 250,000 washerwomen. These he called "the semisubmerged class, some held in debt peonage and paid small wages. There are 1,235,000 workingmen, divided into 125,000 skilled artisans, 575,000 semiskilled workers and 500,000 servants. "This is the emerging group They are handicapped by poor training and race prejudice, but they are push- M. DR. W. E. B. DU BOIS. ing forward, saving something and educating their children as far as possible." There are 250,000 independents, divided into 200,000 farmers, 40,000 professional men and 10,000 merchants. "This," he said, "is the leading group of Negro Americans. The mass of them have common school training, and there are some 5,000 college trained men. They are accumulating property and educating their children. Their advance is opposed by a bitter and growing race prejudice." After giving the figures for the accumulation of property Dr. Du Bois took up the present situation, which he analyzed as follows: The American Negro problem is the question of the future status of the 10,000-000 Americans of Negro descent. It must be remembered that these persons are Americans by birth and descent. They are African Americans born generations, being in that respect one of the most original American groups in the land. Moreover, the Negroes are not barbarists. They are as a mass poor and ignorant, but they are growing rapidly in both wealth and intelligence, and larger and larger numbers of American citizens as a matter of undoubted desert. Today these rights are largely denied. In order to realize the disabilities under which Negroes suffer regardless of education, wealth or degree of white blood we may divide the United States into three districts—the southern south, containing 75 per cent of the race; the border states, containing 15 per cent, and the north and west, containing 10 per cent. They receive a distinct standard of justice in the courts and are thereby liable to be prosecuted so far as possible in every walk of life—in railway stations, railway trains, street cars, lifts, etc. and usually made to pay equal prices for inferior accommodations. They are often unable to protect their homes from invasion, their women from insult and their savings from exploitation; are taxed for public facilities, like parks and libraries, which they may not enter; are given meager educational facilities and sometimes none at all; are liable to personal insults, which they appear as insults or insignia or should defame to white folks by yielding the roads etc. To many of these disabilities there are personal and local exceptions. In cities, for instance, the chance to defend the home, get an education and somewhat less frequent. Then there are always some personal exceptions-cases of help and courtesy, of justice in the courts and of good schools. These are, however, exceptions, and, as a rule, all Negroes, no matter what their training, possessions or desert, are subjected to the above disabilities. Within the limits of these case restrictions there are much good will and kindliness between the races and especially much personal charity and help. How the Race is Distributed. The 15 per cent of the Negro population living on the border states suffer a little less restriction. They have some right of voting and better life for their homes and are less discriminated against in the expenditure of public funds. In the cities their schools are much better, and public insult is less noticeable. In the north the remaining 10 per cent of the Negro population is legally undiscriminated against and may attend schools and churches and vote without restriction. They matter of fact, however, they are made up of most nonwhite they are undesirable. They are either refused accommodation at hotels, restaurants and theaters or received reluctantly. Their treatment in churches and general cultural organizations is such that few join. Intermarriage with whites brings ostracism and public disfavor, and in courts Negroes often suffer undeservedly. Common labor and menial work is open to them, averse above his in skilled labor or the more skilled ones, serve their own race, are extremely difficult to enter, and there is much discrimination in wages. Mob violence has become not infrequent in later years. There are here also many exceptional cases, instances of preferment in the industrial and political world, and there is always some little social intercourse. On the whole, however, the Negro in the industrial and political world finds it difficult to make a good living or spend his earnings with pleasure. Under these circumstances there has grown up a Negro world in America which has its own economic and social life, its churches, schools and newspaper, its literature, public opinion and needs. This group is uneducated, unskilled and unknown even in America, and travelers miss it almost entirely. The average American in the past made at least a pretense of excusing the discrimination against Negroes on the ground of their ignorance and poverty and their lack of education. The mass is still poor and unlettered, it is admitted by all today that the Negro is rapidly developing a larger and larger class of intelligent property holding men of Negro descent. Notwithstanding this more and more race lines are being drawn, the Negro is one of the civilized men in an unpillared manner. This philosophy the thinking Negroes and a large number of white friends vigorously combat. They claim that the racial differences between white and black in the United States offer no essential difference in terms of mutual respect and helpfulness. They deny, on the one hand, that the large amalgamation of the races already accomplished has produced degenerates in spite of the unhappy character of these unions. On the other hand, they deny the importance of racial issues in race through intermarriage. They claim that it should be possible for a civilized black man to be treated as an American citizen without harm to the republic and that the modern world must learn to treat colored races as equals if it expects to advance. They claim that the Negro race in America has more than vindicated its ability to assimilate modern culture. Negro blood has furnished thousands of soldiers to defend the flag in every war in which the United States has been engaged. They are a most important part of the Negro community and they have furnished a number of men of ability in politics, literature and art. BUSINESS ESSENTIALS. Right Choice, Knowledge and Efficiency Necessary to Success. BY N. BARNETT DODSON. With public and high schools, academies, colleges and universities, agricultural schools, farmers institutes and local business leagues in all sections of the country there is no reasonable excuse for any one remaining ignorant. Efficiency is the watchword of the times. Competition is close, and therefore business methods are more exacting than they were a decade ago. In every ambitious movement in business, society, church, state or nation there is a striving for the mastery, and the person that is not willing to make the sacrifice necessary to make his line of work compete with or excel his competitor will have to be satisfied with second, third or the last place in the line of commercial endeavor or what not. There should be no middle ground in business, no motionless period, for unrest is written on the doorpost of every reputable business establishment. While some of our strongest and longest established business concerns have either failed or ceased to exist for other reasons, the great bulk of Afro-American industry remains solid. Some have gone under because of lack of funds, others doubtless on account of being in the hands of inexperienced persons. In either case there is a lesson for the coming business man, who, if wise, will use these drawbacks as stepping stones upon which he will rise to success in the business world. Again, many persons fail in life because of a wrong choice. One should consider well the kind of business he wishes to enter, the character and possibilities for its development and his knowledge of and ability to conduct the business which he chooses. These are essentials of the first importance. Many persons go into business simply because they see others succeeding along certain lines without reference to any or either of the foregoing necessary qualifications. This is a mistake which is bound to result fatally, leaving discouragement if not disaster in its wake. Give Honor to Whom Honor Is Due. Speaking of giving honor to whom it is due, we know of no more potent influence working for the good of the race in public affairs in New York than the Amsterdam News, of which the level headed James H. Anderson is the managing editor. For the appointment of J. S. Battle on the police force, for creating sentiment in favor of a colored regiment in the New York national guard, for a penny savings bank in Harlem and for breaking up dens of vice the glory belongs to the Amsterdam News more than to any other agency. COPE We guar an is now and pure snuff, laws of ever American Snuff LODGES. We guarantee that Copenhagen Snuff is now and always has been absolutely pure snuff, that it complies with the laws of every State and all federal laws. American Snuff Company, 111 Fifth Ave., New York. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR. Mrs. Anna B. Harris, Grand District Deputy, installs and organizes Chapters of The O. E. Star. Please to consult any one interested. Residence 285 Rondo St., St. Paul, Minn. 285 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. ST. 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Room 1020 Met. Life Bldg., Phone Nic. 1534. COL. JAMES A. ROBERTS 2834 5th Ave. So., N. W. South 6817 City Ticket Office C. G. W. RY. Round Trip $21.55 Meets at Atlantic City, Sept. 1 Fezzan Temple of St. Paul will send three delegates to the Imperial Council which meets at Atlantic City on Sept. 5th, viz.: Noble Lawson A. Melker, Potentate; Noble Jordan M. Morris, Chief Rabban; Noble Chas. H. Booker, Asst. Rabban; Imperial Chief Rabban Joseph H. Sherwood will also attend. The Ceremonial Session of Fezzan will be held Sept. 1st, in St. Paul. 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. Smoke the Reliable 5c SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5c The Twin City Star is now a legal newspaper, according to the Laws of Minnesota. Legal notices, etc., may be published, as provided by the statutes. We thank the public for the support given this publication. It is here to stay. The Twin City Star is a fixture among the Negro newspapers—and a credit to the community and to the Subscribe to the Star. Everybody's News—Everybody's Paper. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. --- SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson VIII.—Third Quarter, For Aug. 20, 1911. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Jer. xxxvii, 4-21. Memory Verse, 15—Golden Text, Matt. v, 11—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. We have not yet reached the end of the sorrows of Jeremiah, and these of today's lesson seem to have been some of the greatest, but all were because of the truth and the God of truth (fsa. lv. 16) whose witness he was. It has been a long time since he ceased to complain of his sufferings for the truth's sake, but he still awaits the full glory of the kingdom which by the spirit he foresaw and predicted. Many others have come and gone, and the kingdom is not yet, and the sufferings continue for the faithful, but "the Lord God of recompenses shall surely requite" (Jer. ii. 56), and the sufferings are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed (Rom. vili. 18:1 Pet. lv. 13). It seems easy to say it, but it is true that suffering for the truth's sake is a great privilege and will bring us great glory in His kingdom (Phll. 1, 20; 11 Cor. iv. 17, 18). After Jeholakim's miserable death and seemingly no burial or as good as none (Jer. xxxv1, 30), his son, Jeconlah, reigned three months, which was about the same as no reign at all, and was then carried captive to Babylon, where he was a prisoner thirty-six years. The books of II Kings and of Jeremiah end with the record of his deliverance from prison after that long period. His father's brother, Zedekiah, was then made king, and he reigned eleven years, but neither he nor his servants nor the people of the land would hearken to the words of the Lord (verse 2), although they professed to want Jeremiah to pray for them (verse 3), and more than once Zedekiah consulted him (verse 17; xxxvill, 14). The last twenty-two years before the captivity, the time of these four kings, was a time of increasing evil and a specially trying time for a faithful witness like Jeremiah, but no one is ever tried beyond the grace given to sustain under the trial (I Cor. x. 13). The Lord's answer to the king who sent his messengers to inquire of Jeremiah is found in verses 6 to 10 on our lesson with the admonition "Thus saith the Lord, deceive not yourselves" (verse 9). When the Lord Jesus foretold in His Olivet discourse the troubles that would come in the approaching years and also at the end of this age. He said. "Take heed that no man deceive you" (Matt. xxiv, 4). He also added that the wonders and signs of false Christs and false prophets at the end of this age will, if possible, deceive the very elect (verse 24). From the day on which the devil deceived Eve he has been diligently working on that line, perhaps never more so than now, but the time draws near when he shall be imprisoned and deceive the nations no more for a thousand years (Rev. xx, 1-3). One cannot but tremble for the multitudes who are deceiving and being deceived in these days, but it must soon. The prayer of Peter in I Pet. v, 10, 11, is just right for all the faithful witnesses suffering for the truth. We cannot wonder that Jeremiah longed to separate himself from all the unbelieving ones about him and get away somewhere alone with God (verse 12), and to be arrested and falsely accused and smitten and imprisoned and like to die in a filthy cell (verses 12, 16, 20) was hard indeed for poor humanity. Even John the Baptist seems to have grown discouraged under his imprisonment and seeming neglect by Him whom he had pointed out as the Lamb of God (Matt. xl, 4-6). Oh, how great is our need of patience and an unwavering faith in God that will not be offended under any circumstances (John xvl, 1-3; Rev. xiii, 10; xiv, 12; Heb. x, 36, 37). After many days—how long they must have seemed—the king sent for Jeremiah and inquired, "Is there any word from the Lord?" (Verse 17.) There was no new word, but just the former one concerning the captivity in Babylon. Jeremiah took occasion to ask why he had been imprisoned and to ask that he might not be sent back to where he had been, so he was left for a time in the court of the prison (verses 18-21)—just a breathing space he persecutors would again seek his life, but it would be helpful while it lasted. Note the daily piece of bread of verse 21, and let us learn the lesson of daily bread and daily strength, the matter of the day in his day (chapter 11, 34, margin). Jeholachin had no doubt an abundant supply from the king's table. Poor Jeremiah had a piece of bread. The next chapter tells how the princes, with the king's consent, cast Jeremiah into a dungeon, where he sank in the mire and would have died of hunger if he had not been rescued by an Ethiopian named Ebedmelach, who, with some other men and by means of ropes and some old rags to put under his arms that the ropes might not hurt him, drew him up from the dungeon, and again he is permitted to remain in the court of the prison and was there on the day that the city was taken (chapter xxviii. 13, 28). The sequel to the story of Jeremiah and how he was given perfect freedom to go where he pleased after Jerusalem was taken, but, choosing to remain in the city, was afterward compelled to do down to Egypt, is found in chapters xl to xiii. TWIN CITY STAR Governor Wilson of New Jersey and Governor Harmon of Ohio Seem to Be in the Lead, and Their Friend Say They Are Still Making Headway—Mann Prods Leader Underwood. By ARTHUR W. DUNN. Washington, Aug. 17.—[Special.]—The last part of the extra session shows an effort on the part of different men to boost the presidential booms of their favorites. Beyond question the talk of the past four months about Champ Clark has quite seriously alarmed men who were pledged to other candidates, and consequently we see strong efforts put forth to show that both Governor Harmon and Governor Wilson are still making headway despite the good record which Speaker Clark has made in the second most important office of the country. "If Champ Clark would announce his candidacy he would get the Iowa delegation," remarked N. F. Reed, chairman of the Democratic committee of that state. He went on to say that as Iowa and Missouri were neighbors the people of Iowa were inclined to favor a Missouri man. "The two prominent candidates are Harmon and Wilson, with Harmon predominating," remarks Congressman Ben Cravens of Arkansas, speaking of the sentiment of his state. He says there is some talk of Champ Clark, so it would seem that neighboring states make little difference as to presidential sentiment. Uncle Shelby New Dean. Uncle Shelby M. Cullom is now dean of the senate. He is the oldest senator and has had the longest service. For a quarter of a century he and the late Senator Frye sat side by side in the senate. During the past ten years both passed beyond the real activities of senatorial life, although they were held in high esteem by their colleagues. Had Fun With Oscar No doubt Minority Leader Mann is somewhat disappointed because he has not been able to score as often as he hoped on Majority Leader Underwood. He gets an innning once in awhile. Underwood had told in his denunciation of Bryan how he had been overruled by the ways and means committee when he wanted to revise the iron and steel schedule. This gave Mann his chance. "We might be led to assume," said Mann, "from the modesty of that statement that the gentleman from Alabama was the least of all on the Democratic side. Why, Oscar Underwood is not only the leader of the Democratic majority, but he is the Democratic majority. He is not only the chairman of the ways and means committee; he is the committee. When he describes himself as overridden by the Democratic members he is too modest. He is 'it,' in the language of the day. "Concerning some divisions among Republicans, I can foresee the beautiful harmony that will exist among the Democrats of the country, with Oscar Underwood on one side and Mr. Bryan on the other, pulling hair and calling each other liars." Son of Matt Carpenter. Senator Dillingham of Vermont was introducing a big, handsome man to his friends in the senate last week as "Judge Carpenter, my nephew." Senator-La Follette was presented and enthusiastically remarked. "You ought to be entitled to the privileges of the floor of the senate on account of your father." The judge was from Wisconsin and is a son of Matt Carpenter, once regarded as among the greatest men of the senate. Putting It Mildly. "We must not overlook the important fact," said Congressman Crumpacker while urging a tariff commission to revise the tariff rather than congress, "in determining matters of legislation that the country looks upon congress—I will not say with discredit, but with a little bit of allowance. Congress is regarded as an aggregation of statesmen with a tendency to operate politics on the side." This is a very mild and diplomatic way of acknowledging that there is distrust of congress. Watson Barred Out. Senator Watson stood before the main door of the house in a helpless sort of way. There was a "call of the house," and the door was locked. The new man on the door could not tell him how to get in, but a friend coming by saw the situation and plotted the West Virginia senator to the lobby, where members were coming and going at will. Watson gained entrance without difficulty. "We Never Get Old." Two grizzled veteran employees of the capitol and several middle aged men met and exchanged greetings. "I haven't seen you in many years," said one. "but you don't seem any older." "We never get old." replied one of the veterans. "It is only you younger men that get old. We stopped growing old many years ago." What Professor J. H. Blackwell Has Accomplished as Educator. One of the most successful public school principals and educators of the south is Professor G. H. Blackwell, the well known principal of the Murray street public school, Richmond, Va. The Murray street public school, which is regarded as one of the largest and best equipped public schools in Richmond, has a nine months' course, ranging from the kindergarten to the ninth grade. The school has a daily attendance of about 900 pupils. The school has had an interesting growth, the success of which is due to the energy and interest of Principal Blackwell. In 1890 when Professor Blackwell took charge of the school as principal he found the school doing business in an inadequate frame building of six rooms. He set about to erect a new building and succeeded in building a splendid modern brick structure which is the present home of the school. The school wields considerable influence in the city of Richmond and its graduates do well, many of whom enter the higher institutions in the city and state. Professor Blackwell is devoted to the work of uplift among the masses in the south and is amply prepared for his work. He graduated from the public schools and entered Virginia Union university in Richmond, from which he graduated. Shortly after graduation he entered the medical department of Howard university, spending a year and a half. He had entered upon his second year at Howard when he was called to the principalship of the Murray school. This summer he is attending the summer sessions of Columbia university, New York, specializing in English literature and other academic branches. In 1908 Princeton university conferred upon him the degree of doctor of philosophy. Professor Blackwell is not only prominent and active in educational work, but is identified with every movement that tends toward the betterment of the race. He has had a large experience and before entering educational work was a newspaper editor and well known business man. HARRIETT TUBMAN NOT IN DIRE CIRCUMSTANCES. New York State Federation of Women's Clubs Makes Investigation. In view of the overdrawn statements concerning the condition of Härriett Tubman, her dire needs, etc., the Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs, which met recently in Yonkers, N. Y., appointed the president, Mrs. M. S. Talbert of Buffalo, to visit the home at Auburn in which Mrs. Tubman is confined for the purpose of ascertaining her real condition and report the same to the executive committee. Accordingly Mrs. Talbert has made her visit and submitted findings to the committee. At a subsequent meeting held at the residence of Mrs. M. C. Lawton in Brooklyn it was learned that, while Mrs. Tubman is far from absolute want, she is not as comfortable as she might be. To this end the committee is arranging to perfect a plan whereby the closing years of her life may be spent as pleasantly as possible and at the same time with no expense to her. It was the opinion of all present that the services of Harriett Tubman during the days of slavery in behalf of her race were deserving of all the consideration the women of, New York state could give. It was suggested that her room be renovated and made as attractive as possible, that the necessary bedding, underwear, etc., be provided for her at once and that the expense of retaining a nurse be shared by the clubs forming the federation. Mrs. Tubman, according to the report, is in full possession of her mental faculties, but is physically very weak, being almost 100 years old. A linen shower in aid of a fund for Mrs. Tubman was given at the residence of Mrs. M. C. Lawton, 173 Willoughby street, Brooklyn, Wednesday evening, Aug. 9. Those present at the committee meeting were Mrs. Frances R. Keyser, Mrs. Agnes Adams of Boston, Miss S. Elizabeth Frazier, Mrs. M. J. Stuart, Miss Adena C. Minott and Mrs. Charlotte Bell. Needs of Virginia Union University. The past school year at Virginia Union university, Richmond, Va., was one of much value to both students and faculty. The high grade of work done in the various departments was one of the gratifying features. The institution needs more room, and to that end the trustees are bending their energies. Many of the graduates and ex-students are also assisting in a financial way in order that ample accommodations may be had for the large number of students already enrolled and for those who are now making application to enter in the fall. Extent of Colored Soldiers' Record. The war record of the colored soldier extends from Bunker Hill to Cuba and up to the ramparts to the top of San Juan hill. The late President William McKinley commissioned during the Spanish-American war some 266 colored officers, and there were more than 15,000 colored soldiers who gladly shouldered their muskets and went to the front in defense of the American government against the enemy in that terrible conflict. They demeaned themselves well and came back home amid the plaudits of the nation. SPECTACULAR AEROPLANE MEET WRIGHT BROS MACHINES 4 FLIGHTS & THRILLING CONTESTS EVERY DAY 2 DAYS AUTOMOBILE RAGING COME WITH YOUR FAMILY TO THE STATE FAIR GROUNDS MIDWAY BETWEEN MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL. Baptist Convention's Wise Choice. The New England Baptist missionary convention made no mistake by selecting the Rev. Dr. William A. Creditt of Philadelphia as its executive head. By education, experience, racial and denominational interest he is abundantly qualified to guide the destinies of that great religious body in its continued increasing responsibilities and usefulness to its members. The growth of the convention for the past three years has been wonderful. It is Dr. Creditt's aim this year to develop every resource the organization has to meet the demands for a more definite work along all lines within the jurisdiction of the convention. Founded First School in Missouri. The first school for colored people in Missouri after the civil war was founded by J. Milton Turner in Kansas City in 1808. For a long time he taught without a fixed salary, as the school commissioners refused to make any provision for him. Oyster Packing as a Business. In the thriving town of Cambridge, Md., are many thrifty Afro-Americans who are engaged in business for themselves. Conspicuous among the number is P. H. Slocum, who does a large oyster packing business. Mr. Slocum operates six boats and employs more than a score of men. Read the Twin City Star. FASTEST PACERS MINOR HEIR 1:58% GEO.GANO 2:02% HEDGEWOOD BOY 2:01 LADY MAUD C 2:00% The BEST SPECIMENS OF LEADING BREEDS OF LIVE STOCK FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD CHAMPION ANGUS BULL THIS FAIR WILL BE FAMOUS FOR ITS MUSIC THE BEST - EVERYWHERE AND ALL THE TIME 5 BANDS 3 ORCHESTRAS SOME OF THE MANY OTHER SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS MAMMOTH OUTDOOR SPECTACLE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS WATER CARNIVAL MOONEY'S ELECTRIC TANDEM EXHIBITS OF CHAMPION SHEEP DOGS DIRECTED BY FAMOUS SHEEP FARMERS ALL HIGH CLASS ATTRACTIONS NO FAKES ALLOWED YOU WILL BE ROYALLY ENTERTAINED EVERY MINUTE SEPT 4 TO 9 Doors Which No Enemy Can Shut. There are many hindrances in the pathway of the aspiring colored man, but let it not be forgotten that there are open doors that no enemy can close, says the Washington National Union. In the professions, in the church, school, home and hundreds of industrial avenues we have a field for our highest activities. No one can prevent the blackest man from living a clean life. No one can rob us of the fruits of a Christian character nor the sweetness of lofty ideals. Keynote Among Knights of Pythias. From reports thus far received concerning the growth in membership, finance and mutual help to members of the order it seems that the Knights of Pythias as a secret organization is more than holding its own. The keynote among members of the various lodges is honesty, loyalty and efficiency. With these essential elements dominating the rank and file of the membership of any organization success is bound to follow. Western University's New President. The board of trustees of Western university, Quindaro, Kan., has appointed H. T. Kealing of Nashville, Tenn., to the presidency of that institution to succeed the Hon. W. T. Vernon. Mr. Keeling has been editor of the African Methodist Church Review for a number of years. --- THE TWIN CITY STAR No. 2 Saturday, August 19. 1911 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, 1419 Washington Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. Wm. M. Garrett—Agent. 1023 4th Ave. So. Minneapolis, Minn. All personal advertisements in the local columns must be paid for in advance. All public comment inserted only over the author's signature Foreign subscriptions solicited. Advertising rate per inch 50c. Unsigned notices will not be inserted in these columns. Free space in these columns for advertisements, where proceeds are donated to charity. All matter must reach us by Wednesday for insertion. If it's in the Star, it's right Paid up subscriptions are our best "Boosters" Are you one? There will be No issue of this paper on August 26th. Many of the Masons of Minneapolis failed to attend the Grand Lodge meeting in St. Paul. NEGRO LAND BUYERS. Beware of those philanthropic land agents, who always have something good to give a Negro, which looks good, and sounds good, but is generally "no good." When they are vouchered for by any of the trusted men of our race, then it is time to invest. Watch the land sharks. They are becoming too numerous. Plea For Greater Race Solidarity. We should endeavor under all circumstances to patronize race enterprises and institutions. The great number of colored people throughout the country are "asleep" along this line, says the New Rochelle (N. Y.) Standard-Journal. To patronize each other in business brings about race solidarity and makes our influence more keenly felt. This is the main thing that we need to instill into the mind of the average young man and woman of the race. LET THE RACE GET TOGETHER Idea of Establishing Savings Bank In New York Heartily Amproved. The Amsterdam News, New York city, is rendering the race valuable service by its advocacy of a penny savings bank to be located in Harlem, where the great bulk of the Afro-American population resides. Mr. T. Thomas Fortune, contributing editor to the News, pointed out very clearly in a recent issue of that paper the economic value of saving on a small scale. The idea is feasible and should meet the hearty approval of our people throughout Greater New York and vicinity. Most all churches, secret societies and business concerns have bank accounts. Thousands of dollars are collected in these institutions weekly, and their monthly footings would be astonishing if brought together and deposited in one common coffer. Let the race get together in New York and husband its resources so as to give employment to capable young men and women.-Dodson. INFORMATION. It costs no more to send your subscription by P. O. order. Get an order for the amount (less cost of order and postage) and send it to the Twin City Star. You will have a receipt, and time will be saved. Negroes lose more time than any other race on account of their failure to take advantage of the up-to-date business conveniences of today. We congratulate the working class, "or the men lower down" for their support of the Star, and many others of the "so called high toned element" who have stood by this publication. The people of the Twin Cities deserve a good paper, and as this is a business proposition, we are trying to cut off all of these parasites, who will in time kill our energy and condemn our efforts. This is plain talk. But Ceremony must doff her pride and the Negroes of the Twin Cities be taught to pay for newspapers. We hope they may soon learn. We agitate to educate. If you want any Negro paper, pay for it as you do for your rent, food, clothing and the white daily publications. OPPORTUNITY. A Negro can come to Minnesota, make a comfortable living, purchase a home, and sit under his own vine and fig tree, protected by its laws and enjoy the fruits of his labors—a life worth living. THE WEST GREETS BUSINESS MEN Arkansas Capital Host of National Negro Business League. LOCAL LEAGUE'S GREAT WORK. twelfth Annual Meeting of Mammoth Organization, Which Has Convinced the Nation of the Negro's Capacity For Commercial Advancement, Responds to Governor Donaghey's Invitation. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Little Rock, Ark.--The twelfth annual meeting of the National Negro Business league, which was called to order in Kempner's theater, this city, on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 10:30 a.m. by the Hon. John E. Bush, chairman of the local executive committee, brought together a large and representative number of the solid and successful business men of the race. Besides being the guest of the local business league of the city, the national organization comes at the personal invitation of Governor George W. Donaghey, who a year ago sent the following letter to President Washington in New York: Aug. 8, 1918 Booker T. Washington, President, National Negro Business League, New York City: Dear Sir—I have followed with interest the different meetings of your organization from year to year. I have noted its growth and the rapid spread of its influence. I believe that your organization is doing much to encourage business ventures among your people, thus widening their scope of usefulness and helping them to acquire the resources of our country. As governor of the state of Arkansas I take pleasure in extending to your league through you a cordial invitation to hold your next annual session in the city of Little Rock. Should your organization see fit to accept I can assure you that everything possible will be done by our citizenship to make your visit both pleasant and profitable. Very truly yours. G. W. DONAGHEY, Governor. After the formal opening of the convention addresses of welcome were delivered on behalf of the state, Little Rock Business league, the State league JOHN H. HARRIS DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. On and on behalf of the citizens. The first subject on the program was "How I Bought My Farm." J. W. Thomas of Kansas. Other subjects discussed during the day were "Truck Farming as a Business Investment," "Contracting and Building." "Advertising One's Business," "Manufacturing" and "Real Estate." The feature of the evening session was the annual address by Dr. Booker T. Washington. Added to the harmony that prevails in the local committee, the white citizens of the city and state are co-operating to an extent that, to say the least, is surprising and reassuring. The entertainment committee of the Little Rock chamber of commerce has given $500 in cash toward the entertainment of the convention, besides providing the beautiful Kempner's theater, the most costly in the state, for the place of meeting. Individuals among the white merchants and prominent colored people all over the state have contributed all the way from $25 to $250. The local committee has upward of $5,000 for the entertainment of the convention. The grand lodges Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows and Mosaic Templars have given $100. Homes for more than 3,000 visitors were provided. The local street railway company offered enough cars to take all the visitors on a sightseeing trip around the city. A side trip was arranged to the wonderful Hot Springs of Arkansas, and several important social functions were arranged by the ladies of Little Rock. The banquet on Friday night, Aug. 18, was a magnificent affair. H. H. Garner, superintendent of city delivery; Dr. J. A. 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