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MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Defective Page VOL. 2 Single Copies 5 Cents The Ceremonial Session of Fezzan Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, was held last week. The following noivces "crossed the descert," Rev. T. W. Lewis, pastor of St. Peter's A. M. E. church, Messrs. Geo. W. Newton, A. T. Stanley, Charles Collier, Jas. M. Graham, Jas. Eddings, John W. Koger, Fred. D. Gamble, Geo. Johnson, C. D. Butler, and Grand Sec'y-Chas. H. Robinson. Mrs. J. W. Matthews of Chicago, a sister of Mrs. Thos. H. Lyles, is visiting at their residence. Rev. H. P. Jones is drawing great crowds to his morning service. St. Paul is begging that the Conference will return him. Miss Birdella Harris gave a very delightful party Tuesday evening in honor of her cousin, Miss Francis Reider of Keokuk, Ia. Card playing, in which Miss Carrie Harris and Mr. Brown won first prizes, and dancing featured the evening. Dainty refreshments were served. Mrs. Mary Palmer of Kokomo, Ind., is visiting her sister, Miss Katie Palmer of 125 E. 9th St., St. Paul. Mrs. Sylvia Stevenson of Rondo St. joined Pilgrim Baptist church last Sunday. Collection will be raised on Sept. 10th to defray the expenses of the pastor, Rev. McDonald, while attending the National Baptist Convention at Pittsburg, Pa. The Communion service was well attended on Sunday. Mr. Scott Mason is in the city. Mr. Chas. Brodie of Duluth passed through the Twin Cities enroute Atlantic City to the Shriner's Convention. While here he attended the Ceremonial Session of Fezzan Temple as usual. PLAN COMPLETE FOR CONVENTION Annual Meeting of National Baptist Body Creates Interest. DR. MESSER'S FINE RECORD. Great Concert and Platform Assemblage In Luna Park on Tuesday Evening, Sept. 12, With Rev. Dr. Charles T. Walker as Principal Speaker—Committee's Good Work. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Pittsburg.—As the time approaches for the annual meeting of the national Baptist convention, which convenes in this city on Wednesday, Sept. 18, interest in its work increases. The convention covers a larger terri [Image of a man in a suit with a white shirt and a black tie]. REV. DR. T. H. C. MESSER. tory than other organizations operated by the Baptist denomination in the United States. the entertainment committee, of which the Rev. Dr. T. H. C. Messer is chairman, has been busily engaged for several weeks with arrangements for taking care of delegates and visitors. Its work in this respect is about done. Homes for the thousands of delegates and visitors have been secured and the great convention halls for the main body and the women's convention are ready for use the moment the president or local chairman calls the assemblage to order. For the guidance and protection of delegates, a special committee wearing official badges will meet all incoming trains at all depots, so that no one need fall into the hands of irresponsible persons. Delegates who plan to arrive on Tuesday, the 12th, are requested to go directly to Luna Park. At the great concert and platform meeting to be held on Tuesday evening in Luna Park the Rev. Dr. Charles T. Walker of Augusta, Ga., will be the principal speaker. Too much credit cannot be given the local committee and its chairman, Dr. Messer, who as BEV. DR. C. D. PATTERSON. pastor of the Good Hope Baptist church has done an admirable work. The Good Hope church was built under his wise leadership. It cost $75,000 and seats 1,000 persons comfortably. Dr. Messer is an eloquent preacher, a safe and sound leader and one of the city's most popular divines. The state Baptist convention could do no wiser act at its next annual meeting than to elect Dr. Messer to the presidency. He is worthy of the highest honor in the gift of his constituency in the denomination. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. ST. PAUL Mr. Jno. H. Dillingham has been appointed as one of the janitors at the City Hall. He began his duties Sept. 1st. Dan. Lawlor has entered the Senatorial race. The entertainment on Labor Day for the Fuel Supply of the Colored Orphanage and Home was a success, despite the bad weather. Mrs. S. Moore of Arundel St., returned from Indianapolis on Sunday. Miss Marguerite Adams, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Adams (of the Appeal) is improving. Mrs. G. J. Charleston has been sick, but is much improved. Atty. Francis returned from his business trip to Indianapolis Tuesday morning. A GRAND MUSICALE. Mrs. Thos. H. Lyles, gave a grand musicale and bridge party at her beautiful residence 642 Rondo St. on Tuesday evening in honor of four young ladies who are visiting in the city, viz. Miss Sarah M. Talbert, Buffalo, N. Y.; Miss Vivian Harsh and Miss Lois Simmonds, Chicago; and Miss Cora Howard of Winnipeg. The following artists offered their choicest selections, Miss Talbert, Miss Bell, Miss, May Williams, Mrs. B. C. Archer and Mr. Claude Jackson. Mrs. Lyles was assisted by Mesdames F. D. Parker, Cora Griffin, Chas. H. Booker and B. C. Archer. The floral decorations were pink and green. Dainty refreshments were served, and the pleasant assemblage went on record as the crowning event of the social season. Mr. Chas. H. Booker has been appointed to a clerkship in the post office. Miss Janet Meyers of St. Louis, Mo., is spending awhile in St. Paul. She is visiting her sister Mrs. Harry Robinson of 473 Blair St. the wife of one of our popular mall-carriers. No matter received later than Wednesday will be published unless paid for. The Rev. Dr. C. D. Patterson, the utiring and efficient secretary of the local committee, is one of the younger men in the ministry in Pittsburgh. He is intelligent and also zealous for the success of the convention. He is the energetic pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church. As a careful thinker and sound reasoner of questions of moment Dr. Patterson takes high rank. The committee makes its last announcement to all delegates who have not sent their names to Chairman T. H. C. Messer. 5109 Broad street, to do so at once, in order to secure good homes in time. This will also facilitate the work of the assignment committee. Harvest Home Festival. First of our Fall and Winter Seasons Will be given by Districts No. 1 and 2 of Pilgrim Baptist Church, in the Church, from Sept. 12th to 15th inclusive (4 nights). Given for the benefit of, and to assist in defraying church expenses. Presenting to the public, attractive and pleasing features and many new novelties never before attempted in the Twin Cities. Every feature is a drawing card and must be seen to be appreciated. Persons residing in the Twin Cities are fortunate in being able to have such a splendid entertainment given to the people at such small cost. Everything will be first class in every respect. Never before in the church history has so much interest and enthusiasm been shown by our members in planning and arranging for entertainment as on this occasion, and that means that everyone who attends one night, will be glad to purchase a season ticket. On our First Night, Tuesday Sept. 12th, which has been designated "Harvest Home" eve. We will introduce the Human Checkerboard, played with living figures for checkers in full view of the audience, with booths tastily arranged in Oriental style and effect, viz.: China, Art, Ice Cream, Grocery Lunch, and Fish Pond, also Voting booth for the most popular minister in the Twin Cities, Prize Bean Jar Contest. Pioneer Night, Wednesday, will be dedicated to the early settlers who will enjoy with us the hospitality of the season. 3d Nigth, Thursday, Masque and Prize for the most unique rag costume worn during evening. Free to all competitors. 4th Night, Minneapolis. — Tom Thumb Wedding by well known children, service conducted by Juvenile Minister, with Bridesmaids and Groomsmen. We shall endeavor to secure one of the Contracting parties from Minneapolis, in order to interest our citizens and friends residing in both cities. SOLICITING COMMITTEE. SOLICITING COMMITTEE. Mrs. D. E. Beasley, Chairman, 905 Marlon St., Mrs. J. B. Johnson, Mrs. W. P. Hough, Mrs. Mildred Johnson, Mrs. B. A. Stevens, Mrs. E. H. Patrick, Mrs. W. A. Ashworth. CHINA BOOTH. Mrs. Monroe Duncan, Chairman, 57 Sycamore St., Mrs. B. R. Durant, Mrs. C. H. Spaulding, Mrs. M. Hickman, Mrs. Annie Allen. ICE CREAM BOOTH. Mrs. E. H. Patrick, Chairman, 167 Edmund St., Mrs. W. A. Ashworth Mrs. B. A. Stevens, Mrs. Ella Roach Mrs. E. E. Evans. LUNCH BOOTH. Mrs. Narciss Miller, chairman, 428 Edmund St., Mrs. W. G. Hood, Mrs. A. L. Yelser, Mrs. Owen Davis, Mrs. Adelaide Hood, Mrs. Elnora Davis. MISCELLANEOUS BOOTH. Mrs. W. P. Hough, chairman, 542 Charles St., Mrs. Mildred Johnson, Mrs. A. W. Jordan, Mrs. J. B. Johnson, Mrs. R. W. Wright, Mrs. M. L. Gray, Mrs. L. J. Thompson, Mrs. Parker. GROCERY BOOTH. Mr. B. A. Stevens, Chairman, 1031 Park Ave., W. P. Hough, W. G. Hood, W. A. Ashworth, B. J. Jeter, J. B. Johnson, Mark Salters, Wm. Evans, G. W. Wills. TICKET COMMITTEE. Mrs. D. E. Beasley, Mr. W. P. Hough, Mr. J. B. Johnson. FISH-POND. Mrs. Hanley, Chairman, Miss Taylor, Miss Jennie Patrick, Miss Ruth Beasley, Miss Ethel Gray. CANDY BOOTH. Mrs. Morris Hickman, Chairman, Miss Annie Duncan, Assistant. VOTING CONTEST. For-Woman Suffrage, against Woman Suffrage. Prize for guessing how many beans in a jar. SEASON TICKET (4) NIGHTS. Sept. 12—15 inclusive ..... 25c One night ..... 10c Everybody specially invited to attend. Geo. W. Wills, President. Mrs. A. W. Jordan, Sec.'s., Res.: 298 Sherburne Ave. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. Mr. Frank A. Vance, 797 Whitehall St. departed this life Sept. 1. Funeral services were held at Lyle's Chapel on Sept. 4. He leaves a wife, a daughter and three sons. Hon. Fred. D. McCracken has returned from Washington, D. C. MINNEAPOLIS BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH. 1120 8th St. So. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. 11 A. M. "Have you a heart Ther mometer." 12:30 P. M., Sunday School. 8 P. M. Rev Stewart will preach. Rev. Stewart was named as asst. pastor of Bethesda church. He is esteemed by all and deserving of the honor. Rev. G. W. Reed of Indianapolis preached a very able and interesting sermon last week. A series of meetings will commence at Bethesda Baptist church Sunday, September 10th. Meeting every night, except Saturday night, from 8 to 9:30 p. m. All Ministers, and all Christians are cordially invited to attend and share a part in this effort of soul saving. 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, fail 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. The Harvest Home at Pilgrim will be a big show, with lots of fun. Come and see our Negro merchants, and patronize them. The Committee of Management of the Colored Home will give a monthly series of dances during the winter. The O. E. S. will give a dance next week. Mrs. J. F. Nickens of Montreal, Canada, is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. J. A. Redman of 2437 10th Ave. So. Mr. Noel Batiste is collecting for the Twin City Star. All courtesies extended him will be appreciated. Mr. Batiste is a young man who is trying to complete a evening course in engineering. James Smith and Charles Charleston are the tonsorial artists at the Hotel Carver Barber Shop. They solicit your patronage. Little Marjorie Johnson aged 19 months, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Greenleaf B. Johnson, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, and was buried Friday, Sept. 1st. The funeral was held from Morris Undertaking Rooms. The services was sweet and simple, Rev J. L. Wharton officiating. Many floral tributes, rich and beautiful expressed the condolence of friends and admirers of the little infant. Mr. "Duff" Charleston's many friends will be glad to know that he is at the Porters' and Waiters' Club, 319 Wabasha St., associated with Mr Carl D. Pickett. Mr. Calvin Buller has opened a barber shop and pool room in Winnipeg. Mr. Raleigh Thompson has bought a saloon in Chicago. Mr. W. M. Garrett is in Winnipeg. Rev. J. Will King was in the city on Thursday. The Soo Line will put on a Twilight train to Duluth. It will be their first steel train over their uine. Mr. Hamlet B. Rowe has returned from New York City. The genial "kid" is looking well. He was employed as bartender at Gib. Young's Cafe in the Metropolis. Billy Johnson, the original and partner of Bob Cole, is in the "Twin Cities. He is staging the "Girl from Reno." Billy looks well and as young as the rest of them after 25 years in the theatrical profession. He was glad to meet many of his old acquaintances. Mr. H. J. Clark, of Birmingham, Ala., who was employed by the Pulman Co., as porter, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul on Sept. 6th. The remains were taken care of by Lyles, the Undertaker. His body will be sent to his home. Subscribe to the Star. Everybody's News—Everybody's Paper. MINNEAPOLIS NEWS. Mrs. Richard Mann and baby returned this week from Chicago where they spent a very pleasant visit with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Mann now reside in their new home at 2819 Columbus Ave. S. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Russell of Quincy, Ill., who were the house guests of Mrs. Charles Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. Fred. E. Abbey, 2018 5th Ave. So., have returned home after a delightful visit of 10 days in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hardin have moved into their newly built residence at 1710 6th Ave. No. Johnny Tyler made good with his Orchestra in St. Paul at the Eks. The Kansas City, Kan., Giants defeated the St. Paul Gophers, (formerly Bob. Marshall's Twin City Gophers) in three straight games last week, 8 to 2, 13 to 10 and 10 to 0. Mrs. Jennie Williams died on Monday last. BUY THE STAR AT FORAKER'S. Mr. M. C. Rutledge, the proprietor of Foraker's Cafe, has on sale all the leading Negro Magazines and Periodicals. He intends to carry a full line of Race News from everywhere. The Twin City Star is now a legal newspaper, according to the Laws of Minnesota. Go to Utley's Barber Shop for your Tonsorial work,—"Your Bath"—and your "Twin City Star." "The CENSUS BUREAU officially certifies MINNEAPOLIS as the HEALTHIEST CITY in the UNITED STATES." The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. Have you thought that a paper which is not worth your subscription is unworthy of your personals? Send your subscription by money order. GEE? but you're glad to see a paper from your home town, when you're in a big city, that's why the Twin City Star is popular. All of our representatives when abroad can point with pride to the news from home—The Star—the paper that placed the people of the Twin Cities before the public. The Waiters' room of the Commercial Club is now located on the top floor and its equipments are comfortable and sanitary. The room is large and airy and its wash-room and lockers afford much convenience. Mr. Wm. Dunigan the tailor, has moved to 1311 Washington Ave. So. He has fitted up a nice shop and is doing very good work. Dunigan is a hustling young man. The Grand Encampment of the Knights of Pythias will meet in Baltimore, M. D., in 1913. Read the Twin City Star. Miss Grace Harris of Mt. Pleasant, Ia., is visiting her sister Miss Viola Harris, 2316 5th Ave. So. Mr. P. E. Hart of this city will make his home in Los Angeles, Cal., in the future. Mr. Hart is well known here and takes with him the best wishes of many friends. Don't miss the Harvest Home Festival at Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Paul, Sept. 12 to 15 inc. 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. It is, necessary that the personals must be sent by Wednesday. Be sure and sign all communications. POST CARDS—$1.00 Per dozen, Retouched and Photo-Finished at LARSON'S, opp. Milwaukee Depot. PAEGEL—Offers bargains in Fracternal Emblems at 22 So. Third St. Auction this week. How do you know it? I saw it in the Star. Well! It is so—That's all. $DVERTISE—IT HELPS. DENVER PREACHER IS SHOT. Pastor of Central Baptist Church, Shot Five Times; Instantly Killed. The Alleged Breaking Up of Manuel's Home by Rev. Edwards Cause of Killing. "A Dissolute Life Commonly Leade to a Desperate Death," Only Statement Made By J. J. Manuel Concerning the Shooting. On Aug. 29, the parsonage of the Central Baptist church, was the scene of a most tragical occurrence. Rev. Edwards, the well-known pas- tor of Central Baptist church, was shot five times and instantly killed by J. J. Manuel, one of Denver's well- known and prominent Negro citizens. Manuel, immediately after the shoot- ing, went to the City Hall and sur- rendered himself. The inquest was held at the undertaking parlors of Coroner Horan, at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Attorney O. N. Hilton was there to represent Manuel. Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Lamb, mother of Mrs. Manuel, eyewitnesses to the shooting, were the only witnesses as to the facts of the killing. Their testimony was pointed and direct, and established the fact that Rev. Edwards was guilty of illicit relations with Mrs. Manuel, and confessed the same to Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Manuel. The remains are in charge of the Lawhorn Undertaking Co., and will be shipped to Louisville, Ky., Saturday A. M.—Denver Independent. SOO-LINE WAITER WINS CLAIM. Thomas Carroll of Birmingham, Ga., a waiter in the crew of Conductor Sam'l Teale of the Soo Line won a claim No. 104 at the drawing at the Ft. Berthold reservation. Mrs. Ella M. King and her little daughter Ingomar, of 3140 South Park Bldg., Chicago is spending a week-end visit with Mrs. L. D. Martin, 3013 Garfield Ave. Miss Fannie Morton and Miss Mabel Wilson of Kansas City are visiting Minneapolis the guests of Mrs. Mary Brown and Mr. Geo. Holbert at 519 Wash. Ave. No. Mrs. Ellen Martin is slowly improving at the St. Mary's Hospital after a serious operation, where her many friends may visit her. Mr. Sterling Simpson of Windfield, Kan., is spending a week with his aunt, Mrs. L. D. Martin. Atty. W. H. H. Franklin is progressing and gaining a good reputation as a civil lawyer. Mr. Robt. W. Marshall is now one of the Deputy State Grain Weighers, having been recently appointed. It is reported that Ed. Stewart's Club will be moved to new quarters. Mr. Schuyler Phillips has moved to 2815 Chicago Ave. Several St. Paul waiters were employed at the Rogers last week. The New Andrews has opened on the old site of the Brunswick. There were no crimes committed or crooks arrested among the Negroes, Detective Charles Hamilton reports a clean bill. WHAT IS THE USE of having a collector to annoy you—by calling at your residence. If you intended to pay you would send the money you owe for your paper. NEGRO-HATER IN THE TOILS. Prospect Park Agiter in cam Atty, Wm. N. Crawford, is in jail and cannot get bonds. He is held for the district court, charged with changing the deeds of lots. This same Crawford was a candidate for County Attorney at last election. The Star exposed his connection with the Prospect Park agitation. He was the ring-leader of the conspirators, who called at the Simpson house, and demanded that they move. It is hoped that he may soon join that exclusive colony at the Stillwater State Prison, where he will enjoy the fruits of segregation. THE SPIRELLA CORSET. Miss Cora E. Anderson, 385 Aurora Ave., St. Paul, is the local agent for the Spirella Corset, worn by the best gowned women. PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADVERTISE MUST PAY IN ADVANCE. Your Word is good, but your money is legal tender, and we can use it at all times. 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. THE TRUTH. There is today a tendency among colored people and among their earnest friends to tell the half-truth concerning the situation of the colored people and to condemn those who seek to tell the whole truth. But where is the harm? many think. If we tell the good things, will not the good things multiply and the hateful things die? No. It is a dangerous thing to dally with the truth. Some of the greatest catastrophes in history have come because the mass of men have been deceived and misled as to the truth of conditions by timid, well-meaning persons, who, knowing the awful facts, suppressed them systematically and spread the sweet and gentle lite. There are friends of black folk in this land. There is continual advance in human sympathy. There is an awakening in the white South on the race problem. All that is true. It is also true that the Negro American today faces the crisis of his career; race prejudice is rampant and is successfully overcoming humanitarianism in many lines, and the determination of the dominant South to beat the black man to his knees, to make him a docile ignorant beast of burden, was never stronger than today. This is the truth. Let us tell the truth, unpleasant though it be, and through the truth seek freedom. There is no other way.—The Criss s. Race prejudice in America, while contrary to reason and equity, has accomplished one great and necessary good for the Negro. It has served as a stimulus to more determined effort and is now on the verge of accomplishing race solidarity to a greater extent than has ever before been existent. God moves in a mysterious way. His wonders to perform, and what we consider hardships are often blessings in disguise. It is sometimes wise to punish a man in order to awaken his latent energies and the same is true of races. Those who suffer most become the strongest because they have triumphed over hardships. The rosy path in life is not conducive to the development of latent power and the thorny path of prejudice has done more to stimulate Negro effort than anything else. There will come a time when this prejudice must fall and go the way of all other discarded implements of civilization and that time is not far away. The Negro is making good.—Yonkers (N. Y.) Standard. The waiters who have been at the Rogers are not satisfied with the treatment they receive at the hands of their superior officers. It is supposed that these petty officers want their white friends and the "man with the money". Mr. Rogers wants Negro waiters. Since this is a known fact it appears that the white officers have objected to the good service as formerly "iald down" by the Negroes. and are using any schemes to have the worst possible service which will in time hurt the colored boys. Of course this is done without Mr. Rogers' knowledge, and those who know of this condition, only complain after they are out of employment. There are the West, Collet, and National and other hotels, where our men are employed, and they live apparently comfortably on what they make. Yet we have so many who are afraid to state their grievances until on the outside. If the waiters of our race would only act as independently as the white waiters, and continue to give correct service when employed they would be more respected. They are employed because they make good by supplying a demand, where the white waiter is unequal to the task. While we have many headwaiters of our race in this city of whom we are proud, viz. Mr. John Scott of the West and Mr. John Ellott of the Nicollet, it is needless to say that Mr. Hollister of the National is a white employer who is most generally liked, and he receives his share of praise from all of those who were and are employed by him. Why? Because he recognizes ability, appreciates manhood and respects in words and deeds the men who protect him in his position. Smoke the Rellable 5c SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5c BAPTIST WOMEN TO MEET. Will Hold Annual Convention in Pitts- bruen, Registration, Sent. 13 burg. Beginning Sept. 13. The woman's Baptist convention will be held in Pittsburg during the sessions of the national Baptist convention, which begins on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Delegates to this body should send their names to Mrs. Fanny Morton, 249 Lombard street, at once, so that suitable homes may be provided for them before the sessions begin. The local committee of the main or organization attributes much of its sue MRS. FANNIE MORTON. cess in securing homes for delegates to the zealous work of Mrs. Morton and her coworkers, who have labored hand in hand to bring about the pleasing results which now crown the efforts of both local committees. In this respect, however, Pittsburg is blessed with many noble women, who have shown their loyalty to racial interest. Among the many public spirited women of Pittsburg, Mrs. T. H. C. Messer, the amiable and highly esteemed wife of Dr. T. H. C. Messer, is a striking example. She is the founder of the children's home. The day nursery, which cares for over forty children, is an evidence of work and worth in such charitable institutions. Mrs. Messer is a native of Georgia, in which state she received her education. She is prominent in the National Baptist convention and is highly regarded by the officials and workers of that organization. All hands are working to make the MRS. T. R. C. MESSER. coming meeting the most successful of any yet held by the women. To this end the various organizations among the Baptist women are vying with each other in raising money and creating interest in the work to be supported by the woman's convention. Present indications warrant the expectation of a large and enthusiastic gathering. NEW PYTHIAN OFFICERS. E. G. Tidrington Chosen State Grand Chancellor For Indiana. The state grand lodge, Knights of Pythias of Indiana, at its recent meeting in Indianapolis elected the following officers: State grand chancellor, E. G. T. Rington, Evansville; grand vice chancellor, Henry Hill, South Bend; prelate, Alexander Smith, Fort Wayne; grand lecturer, H. F. Smith, Princeton; grand master of exchequer, Sillas Pritchett, Indianapolis; grand keeper of records and seal, Campbell Upthegrove, Connerville; grand attorney, J. H. Lott, Indianapolis; grand medical registrar, W. H. Armstead, Columbus; master at arms, Otis Johnson, Columbus; grand outer guard, H. L. Sanders, Indianapolis; grand inner guard, W. H. Marshall, Washington; chairman of endowment board, Nathan Powell, Frankfort; chairman trustee board, Ira Roberts, Kokomo; state representatives to the supreme lodge, W. H. Porter, W. J. I. Reed, Remus Moore, Indianapolis; Dr. Joseph Ward, supreme medical registrar, is the only Indianapolis supreme official. Believes History Will Repeat Itself. History fails to record any tangible evidence where any one race of people ever consented to die alone all the time at the hand of another, without showing some signs of resentment. This absence in the blank sheet may repeat itself as time goes on. Most civilized nations have laws by which the people who live under them are governed. When a nation exercises the functions of government, the lives of its citizens or subjects are safe. Industrial Schools Opens Sept. 25. Principal J. B. Horton of the Falson Industrial school, Falson, N. C., announces that the school will open for the reception of students, male and female, on Monday, Sept. 25. The dormitories for students are splendidly arranged and furnished with the usual student supplies. The school has an efficient faculty and the prices for tuition and board are moderate. TWIN CITY STAR VOICE OF BUSINESS LEAGUE. Progress Shows That the Race Is Worthy of Citizenability. Before concluding its twelfth annual meeting recently held in Little Rock, Ark., the National Negro Business league adopted a strong set of resolutions in part as follows: The National Negro Business league in twelfth annual session assembled, finds many things for which the race and the country may well rejoice. The movement among the Negroes of this country to buy land, establish commercial institutions, schools and other organizations is growing stronger each year. The race has recognized the truth that the standard by which it is judged is the most important place is that which has been applied to all other elements which enter into our common citizenship. We find that since our last session more banks have been started, more commercial enterprises and stores opened and more manufactories begun than any other single year in our history. We believe that the ownership of land, the acquisition of an institution, particular common school and vocational education the improvement of the home, both as to its appearance and the inner life and loyalty to the teachings of Christ, are the foundations upon which civilization is to be built. We urge with all the emphasis at our command that our people buy land. Buy it now. Get ready, for even sooner than this door of opportunity may be closed. On every moral issue we urge our race at the ballot box to align itself with the forces of law and order and civic righteousness. No man can be permanently kept out of the place which belongs to him by reason of his usefulness as a factor in the industrial life of the community and in the ability to look upon matters of general public and general concern, with a vision wide enough to protect the interests of all. We are profoundly grateful for the interest shown in our progress by the best element of the white people both north and south. Their spoken word of cheer and deeds of kindness speak in loudened that words and have done much to inspire us. In all the history of this movement nowhere has this feeling of sympathy, friendship and real Christian helpfulness found a more pronounced expression than here in Little Rock, the city where any Christian is born. Citizen. We can hardly find words strong enough to express our gratitude to Governor Donaghey for his masterly address to us, which not only evinces the type of Christian sympathy, but to our minds the highest type of statesmanship. We feel it due to the color of Lilac of the city, the music of the entertainment to say in the language of the Bible, "Thou excellent all them." We congratulate our race upon the remarkable showing made by those communities composed entirely of members of the Negro community. We attribute to initiate and maintain enterprises, to establish and enforce law and order and to win the respect and even the admiration of the people of their state and the country is not only a source of encouragement for the Negro people but a concrete argument that the Negro is worthy of citizenship. MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. National Organization of Physicians Doctors and Rheumatists Meet. Dentists and Pharmacists The National Medical association, which held its thirteenth annual meeting in Hampton, Va., week ending Aug. 26, elected the following officers: President, H. F. Gamble, Charleston, W. Va.; vice president, William A. Cox, Cambridge, Mass.; general secretary, John A. Kenney, Tuskegee institute, Ala.; assistant secretary, F. H. Elliott, Portsmouth, Va.; treasurer, J. R. Levy, Florence, S. C.; pharmaceutical vice president, Harry S. Pope, Baltimore; pharmaceutical secretary, Julia P. H. Coleman, Washington. Dr. George E. Cannon of Jersey City, N. J., was re-elected chairman of the executive board, and W. E. Steers of Decatur, Ala., was again elected secretary. A. M. Curtis of Washington and J. A. Robinson of Darlington, S. C., were placed upon the executive board to fill vacancies. The revised executive board stands, with the three above included: F. N. Mossell, Philadelphia; Amanda V. Gray, Washington; C. H. Marshall, Washington; M. A. Van Horn, Newport, R. I.; J. W. Jones, Winston-Salem, N. O.; M. F. Wheatland, Newport, R. I. The resolutions adopted by the association reaffirm its devotion to the work of improving the physical condition of the race and recommend the appointment of a committee to further the development of a closer relationship between the national and the local organizations. Besides acknowledging indebtedness to Hampton institute and the local committee the declarations also voice the deep sense of appreciation felt by all visitors for the gracious welcome address of the mayor of Hampton, for the very full reports of the proceedings of the meetings published each day by the local press, to Superintendent B. J. Megginson of the Newport News and Old Point Railway and Electric company for the extra facilities extended in operating cars beyond the usual hours, and to the pastor and members of the First Baptist church for the use of their handsome edifice for the public meeting. In Pittsburg Musical Circles Musical circles in Pittsburgh are very much interested in the forthcoming two get musical content, entitled "At Shady Beach," to be given at Union Labor Temple on Tuesday evening, Sept. 26, under the auspices of Golden Shield lodge No. 69, Free and Accepted Masons. Many well known vocalists and comedians will participate in the affair. Robert A. Lewis is the author of the book and lyrics from which the play is taken. The music for the play has been arranged by Messrs. A. L. Boyd and S. N. Arter. The Roanoke Collegiate Institute. The Roanoke Collegiate institute in Elizabeth City, N. C., is considered to be one of the best schools in the south for the training of teachers and preparing students for college and university matriculation. The fall term of the school begins Sept. 11. COPE We guaran is now and a pure snuff, laws of every 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. 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. CHURCHES. 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. every Saturday at 12:30. Rev. F. M. Lewis, Pastor. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 315 Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services at 11 a.m. 8 p.m. Sunday School at 1 p.m. Rev. James L. Wharton, Pastor. BETHESADE BAPTIST CHURCH, 1120 Eighth Street So. Preaching every Sunday morning and evening. Rev. 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Refined Vaudéville Moving Picture Shows Continous Performance Admission 10 Cents Children 5 Cents POPULAR PRICED SHOE REPAIRING WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT Men's Sewed Soles, .....75q Ladies " " " .....65q Men's Nailed " " .....50 and 80q Rubber Heels, " " .....40q Ladies and Boys' nailed soles .....40q SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1424 WASHINGTON AVENUE SOUTH Read The Twin City Star. Defective Page Defective Page SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson XI.—Third Quarter, For Sept. 10, 1911. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Dan. I, 8-20—Memory Verses, 8, 9—Golden Text, Rom. xiv, 21—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearna. The study of prophecy should be to every child of God most fascinatingly attractive, for "to Him give all the prophets witness," and "the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy" (Acts x, 43; Rev. xix, 10). The Lord has told the prophets all that He intends to do, and prophecy is therefore a light in a dark place to show us the way we are going (Amos iii, 7; II Pet. 1, 19-21). Our blessed Lord is just the same as when on the way to Emmaus, and the same evening in the midst of the disciples He opened to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself (Luke xxiv, 25-27, 44-40). And he still loves to do so. In one of His discourses He mentioned the prophet Daniel, and the prophet Ezekiel also mentions him by name (Matt. xxiv, 15; Ezek. xiv, 14). Ezekiel and Daniel were both among the captives in Babylon for their good and the good of others (Jer. xxiv, 4-7). They were the Lord's messengers, and in them was seen the wisdom and power of the true and living God as contrasted with the wisdom of this world. I find it helpful to my own soul to watch God working and to remember that He is as ready now to work for His glory in those who are wholly His as were Daniel and his friends. Notice in verses 2, 9, 17, of our lesson chapter that it was the Lord who gave the king of Judah into the hands of the king of Babylon. He also brought Daniel into favor with the prince of the ennuchs and gave to him and his friends knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom. "Whatsoever the Lord pleased that did He." "He doeth according to His will in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth." "He worketh all things after the counsel of His own will" (Ps. xxxy; 6; Eph. 1, 11). These young men were chosen to stand before the king of Babylon (verse 5), but they never forgot that they always stood before a much greater King, even the Lord, the King of Israel (Zeph. iii, 15). Their beautiful names signifying God is my judge, Jehovah is gracious, who is as God is, Jehovah my keeper, might be covered by idolatrous names, but what men might call them did not affect their standing before God. Even in the matter of eating and drinking we are to glorify God and not be conformed to the age in which we live (I Cor. x, 31; Rom. xil, 1, 2), so Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with food offered to idols (verse 8). In this matter God wrought for them, not only giving them favor with those set over them, but also causing them to thrive better on their plain food than did the others who ate the portion of the king's meat (verses 9, 14, 15). It is not so much the food we eat, either as to quantity or quality, as the blessing of God upon it. On one occasion our Lord taught that "not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man," and so Paul wrote, "I know and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself" (Matt. xv, 11; Rom. xiv, 14). Ordinarily we are to eat what is set before us, asking no questions, but in Daniel's case it was a matter of sanctioning idolatry or standing for the true God, and when with us under any circumstances it becomes a question of God or the devil there is only one thing to do. We cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons (I Cor. v. 21). We are not to imagine that God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom (verse 17) apart from study on their part, whether it was the wisdom of Egypt or the wisdom from above, which is first pure, then peaceable, gentle and easy to be entreated (Jas. iii, 17). Some of us can almost imagine with what relief and joy they would turn from the books of Egypt to the book of the law of the Lord and how there would be fulfilled to them, "Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled." The natural man can grasp the wisdom of this world, but the things of God knoweth no man, but the spirit of God. In his understanding of visions and dreams also he would doubtless profit by the experience of Joseph and the ability given to him and to others. With what sublime confidence in God he said to the king in connection with his first dream that if time was granted to him he would show the interpretation and how gloriously God honored his faith by revealing to him the secret in a vision of the night (chapter 11, 16-19). See in chapter 11, 28, 29, 47, how he honored God, who revealed to him the secret, and how because of this the king honored God also as the God of gods and a Lord of kings. So God was glorified in Daniel. "And Daniel continued" (verse 21). There is a most profitable meditation in those words, and we are reminded of Acts xxvi, 22, "Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day." Paul believed Moses and the prophets just as Daniel did, and in Dan. ix, 2, he tells us that he had been studying the word of the Lord by Jeremiah, the prophet. Muff, Collar and Hat Bow of Ribbon. A THE RIBBON SET. Before it is really time to wear furs smart women will be carrying muff and boa sets made of soft wide ribbon. Such a set is illustrated with a hat bow to match. The muff is made on a regular foundation and consists of artistically crushed loops of ribbon placed very close together. The neckpiece is of the same ribbon arranged in box plats and finished in the center with shirred cords and long ribbon ties. The hat bow is similar to the muff design. For the Mountain Climb For the Mountain Climb. How do you like this sweater of white wool, with hood and bands of bright green? It's just the correct THE WORLD'S FINEST ACTRESS thing for mountain climbing or for play around the golf green. The cap is carried out in the same colorings. Household Lettings Never go in for cheap dish towels if you dislike dingy effects. Linen ones keep much whiter than cotton, as the latter turn gray from constant use, however carefully handled. Never let dish water dry in the towels. They should be washed after each using, and once a day a bit of washing soda may be added to the water. Rinsing in cold rather than hot water keeps the towels whiter. Before using the inner dish of the new casserole put it in a pan filled with cold water, set it on back of stove and bring to boll, boiling five minutes. This tempers the earthenware and makes cracks less common. Tiled vestibules, especially the old fashioned black and white tiles, may be kept shiny by rubbing once a week with a little linseed oil. Polish with a dry cloth or chamois. Women of Today. It is undeniable that a new set of circumstances is developing a new type of woman. The type is physically stronger and taller than that of the preceding century, and mentally it is more robust and independent. TWIN CITY STAR Alone Under the Tree With a Green Froggie. A sad little girl sit under a tree, "I'm so lonely, so lonely, so lonely!" sigh "Oh, why won't somebody play with me!" But no one came but a green froglie. "Doncher grump, doncher grump, doncher grump!" said he. The sad little girl sat under the tree. "But what shall I do to be gay?" sighed she. "I wish somebody would please tell me!" And no one did—but a bumblebee. "Be bizzzee, be bizzzee, be bizzzee!" said he. Farmer Game. For this game all pretend to be farmers. The players are divided into two equal sides. One of the sides goes off at a distance to determine upon what fruit or vegetable to bring to town and how to show the manner in which it was raised. Then the acting side marches in a line to the guessing side, which says, "Who are you?" The acting side announces "Farmers." "What do you sell?" "Products from our farm." "How did you raise them?" "This way." And the acting side goes through some motion agreed upon which shows how the potatoes were dug or put into bags. If corn is chosen the planting may be shown, or the cutting, the shocking or the husking. When fruits are chosen the players may pretend to be planting, picking or packing. As soon as the guessing side guesses the product the acting side runs, for the players on the other side try to capture as many actors as possible. If the product is not guessed, but is given up, the acting side chooses another product and has another turn at acting. The object of the game is not only to guess the product, but to capture farmers. The first side capturing half of the farmers of the other side wins the game. If the game starts out with eight players on each side, the side which grows to have twelve players first wins the game. Stung on the Tongue. Ever get stung by a bee? It is not pleasant. If there are plenty of bees they sting you in the most convenient place, but if there is only one you are pretty sure to get it on the nose, quite as if the bee understands that it could not do much worse for you. One bee that lived down south in Indiana went a little further than that. The man that it was having a difference of opinion with had his mouth open, and it stung him on the tongue. It is bad enough to be stung on the nose, but there is all outdoors for the nose to swell into. The tongue has not so much room, and the man was nearly suffocated before the swelling went down. You see, the real cure for a bee sting is a poulice of mud, but the man said that he did not like the taste of mud, and so his tongue had to stay swollen for awhile.-Chicago News. Conundrums. Why might you be justified in picking the pockets of a photographer? Because he has pictures (pickey yours). Which of the planets has the most specie? The moon, because it is constantly changing quarters. When does a caterpillar improve in behavior? When it turns over a new leaf. Why should a quill pen never be used in inditing secret matters? Because it is apt to split. What trades does the sun regularly follow? Those of a tanner and a portrait painter. What kind of medicine does a father take for a wayward daughter? He takes an elixir (he takes and be licks her.)-Philadelphia Ledger. Cradle Song. Here is a little cradle song the Italian mother sings when bedtime comes and the little ones are sleepy: Once upon a time there was a king Who ate more than you. He ate bread and cheese. Pull, pull his nose. Then the mother pulls the baby's nose. Japanese Tag. This makes an amusing variation on the old game of tag. When a player is tagged he must place his left hand on the spot tagged and keep it there until he has caught some other victim. The game works out in this way: The one who is "it" endeavors to tag a runner on the knee or foot, so that his efforts to tag any one with his hand on this part of the body will be awkward and amusing. pure food laws has been exposed by one of many investigations originating in the Democratic house, and a countrywide issue is raised over the question of whether the activities of Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, the government's pure food expert, have been made ineffective. Committees of the house on expenditures in the government departments were directed in special resolutions to inquire thoroughly into the affairs of the government. The Democrats announced that there would be a general housecleaning, that extravagance was rampant and that economies would be proposed. Predictions of many sensations were made. For many weeks the investigations progressed, and none of the committees has completed its task. Much other work started by committees must await the action of the next session. The question of coal lands in Alaska, the Controller bay controversy, in which President Taft's name figured, and all the kindred questions of government ownership and control allied therewith will be inherited by the session which begins next December. The Alaskan syndicate charges made by Delegate Wickersham of Alaska against Attorney General Wickersham came to naught in this session, but doubtless will come up in some form next session. Bills were introduced providing for a coal land leasing system. One of the investigations which attracted national attention because of its rather startling and sensational disclosures was the Day portrait voucher investigation by the house committee on expenditures in the state department. As a result of its findings the committee recommended the dismissal from the service of William H. Michael, former chief clerk of the state department, now American consul general at Calcutta, and of Thomas Morrison, disbursing clerk of the department, but finally the whole matter was referred to President Taft for such action as he thought proper. Bryan's Attack on Underwood. Proceedings in the house under caucus rule, led by Mr. Underwood, precipitated a sharp controversy between Mr. Underwood and William Jennings Bryan. Mr. Bryan was aroused because of the failure of the house caucus to include in its tariff program at first the revision of the iron and steel schedule. He attacked Mr. Underwood on this ground, but the latter received an overwhelming vote of confidence when the matter was made an issue in the house. During the controversy the ways and means committee was at work on an iron and steel revision plan, but it remained for the senate to act on this schedule. With the acquiescence of house leaders the senate attached an iron and steel schedule to the cotton bill. The house concurred in this amendment. When the special session convened on April 4 the house was organized by the Democratic ways and means committee, and this body made the committee assignments. The new system eliminated what was known for many years as the ccardom of the speaker. The committee also directed the deliberations of the Democratic caucus and framed the legislative program of the session. In the senate, with many of the old leaders missing, a remarkable alliance was formed between the Democrats and insurgent Republicans, led by La Follette, Cummins and Bristow. After the first few weeks of the session it worked harmoniously until the closing week, when occurred one of the most spectacular legislative upsets in many years. The severance of the coalition came on consideration of the cotton bill. When Senator Cummins withdrew an amendment to attach iron and steel revision to the cotton bill the Democrats seized on it as their own and were able to pass it when regular Republicans refrained from voting or absented themselves from the chamber. One of the gratifying features of the session is that partisanship has been little in evidence. On Canadian reciprocity the Democrats supported almost to a man, and on the tariff revision bills the progressive Republicans and Democrats worked together. While the Mst of laws passed was not long, the extra session laid the groundwork for important work in the regular session. Yet, while there was little partisan politics of the old variety in the session, there was presidential politics in almost every move made. Engaged in this game were three groups, the Democrats, the progressive Republicans and the administration. It is too early yet to foretell which one of these elements had the best of it. That will not be entirely clear until the regular session has completed its work. The one point made clear by the extra session is that party lines as they have existed in the past have been readjusted, or, rather, are still in process of readjustment. To students this is the most important feature of the session, and no review of its work would be complete without it. Of the bills actually passed Canadian reciprocity still remains to be ratified by Canada, the statehood bill will probably result in the admission of Arizona and New Mexico in time to take part in the election next year, the campaign publicity bill will inevitably result in less money being spent in congressional and senatorial elections, and the reapportionment bill will make of the house a body of 433 members, or 435 after the admission of the two new states. The size of the electoral college and of the representation to both national conventions will be correspondingly enlarged. Little to Show Results of Reciprocity, Reapportionment, Statehood and Publicity Pass THE extra session of the Sixty-second congress attempted much, but owing to people over whom it had no control the results fell short of the effort. The laws it actually passed were Canadian reciprocity, publicity of campaign expenses both before and after election, reapportionment of the house of representatives and statehood with the stinger of recall of judges extracted. The things it tried to pass, but was prevented, were three tariff bills, covering several schedules and parts of other schedules, all of which were vetoed; direct election of senators, which was hung up in conference committee and goes over to the regular session, and the reciprocity treaties with France and England, which were reported out of the foreign relations committee of the senate with amendments, but were not acted on for lack of time. There were minor measures, but these were the most important. In addition there were a new investigation of the Lorimer case, a probe into the election of Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin, inquiries into the steel trust and sugar trust and examinations of the bureau of chemistry of the agricultural department in relation to the execution of the pure food laws, into Controller bay (Alaska) affair, into the expenditures of the state department and into the parcels post and postoffice department. The committees having these various inquiries in charge will presumably report to the regular session. At least none of them has reported yet. While the president called the session to meet solely for the purpose of passing the Canadian reciprocity bill, it was readily recognized at the outset that the legislation would not be confined to that one item. This assumption was confirmed on the opening day of the session, when Speaker Clark laid before the house in a speech the Democratic program. The progress of legislation through both houses of congress during the session plainly indicates that by far the greater portion of the delays has been the fault of the senate. The house acted with dispatch on its program and by sending much general legislation to the senate early in the session was able to take long recesses in May, June and July while the ways and means committee framed the tariff legislation. The table of legislation follows: Schedule of Legislation Canadian Reciprocity Bill.—Introduced April 12; reported to the house April 18; passed the house April 21; received by the senate and referred to the committee on finance April 24; reported to the senate July 18; passed by the senate July 22; signed by the president July 26. Wool Revision Bill.—Introduced in the house June 2; reported to the house June 6; passed the house June 20; received by the senate and referred to the committee on finance June 21; reported to the senate without bearings, on motion of Senator Gore, June 22; passed the senate July 27; house conferences appointed Aug. 1; senate conferences appointed Aug. 2; conference report adopted by the house Aug. 14; conference report adopted by the senate Aug. 15; vetoed by the president Aug. 17. Free List Bill—Introduced in the house April 12; reported to the house April 19; passed the house May 8; received by the senate and referred to the senate committee on finance May 9; reported to the senate on motion of Senator Gore and without hearings June 22; passed the senate Aug. 1; house conferees appointed Aug. 8; senate conferees appointed Aug. 4; conference report adopted by the senate Aug. 16; conference report adopted by the house Aug. 17; vetoed by the president Aug. 18. Cotton Revision Bill—Introduced in the house July 26; reported to the house July 27; passed the house Aug. 8; received by the senate and referred to the committee on finance Aug. 4; reported to the senate, on motion, Aug. 10; passed the senate, with amendments adding iron and steel schedule, reciprocal coal with Canada and chemicals and machinery used in the manufacture of cotton goods, Aug. 17; senate bill agreed to by the house Aug. 21; vetoed by the president Aug. 22. Statehood Bill (first)—Introduced in the house April 4; reported to the house May 12; passed the house May 28; received by the senate and referred to the committee on territories May 25; reported to the senate July 11; passed the senate Aug. 9 (legislative day Aug. 8); Senate bill accepted by the house Aug. 10; vetoed by the president Aug. 15. Statehood Bill (second).—Introduced in the senate Aug. 16; reported to the senate Aug. 18; passed the senate Aug. 18; received by the house Aug. 18; passed by the house Aug. 19. Apportionment.—Introduced in the house April 10; reported to the house April 25; passed the house April 27; received by the senate and referred to as Concrete Special Session Tariff Bills, Direct Election of Senators and Arbitration Do Not the committee on census, April 28; reported to the senate July 6; passed the senate Aug. 3; senate bill concurred in by the house Aug. 4; signed by the president Aug. 8. Political Reform Measures. Resolution Providing for the Direct Election of Senators.—Introduced in the house April 5; reported to the house April 12; passed the house April 18; received by the senate and referred to the committee on the judiciary April 17; reported to the senate May 1; passed the senate June 12; senate conferences appointed June 27; house conferences appointed July 5. This resolution is still in conference. Publicity of Campaign Funds.—Introduced in the house April 10; reported to the house April 14; passed by the house April 14; received by the senate and referred to the committee on privileges and elections April 15; reported to the senate June 19; passed by the senate July 17; house conferences appointed Aug. 1; senate conferences appointed Aug. 2; conference report agreed to by the senate Aug. 16; by the house Aug. 17. Signed by the president Aug. 19. Of the important legislation or legislative action remaining the senate has not acted upon the arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France, which were reported to the senate on Aug. 12. The bone of contention in the bill for direct election of senators is the senate amendment placing senatorial elections under federal control. This is the same amendment which defeated it in the previous congress. The chief difficulty in the way of the arbitration treaties is the desire of the senate to retain its control over what shall be arbitrated and to exempt certain matters from arbitration, such as the Monroe doctrine and the admission of Asiatics into the United States. The reason for the first veto of the statehood bill, as already intimated, was the recall of judges feature in the Arizona constitution. This was eliminated in the second bill. Waiting For Tariff Board. The chief reasons assigned by President Taft for the veto of the tariff bills were that they were not scientifically and carefully drawn, that they were not in harmony with the protective principle and that the tariff board had not yet reported. He promised that before the next session the board would report as to the wool schedule and that he would then recommend revision in accordance with such report. Trust investigations were begun during the session, and they are still in progress. Constructive legislation to bear on federal regulation of corporations is regarded as certain to come as a result of the inquiries, and plans already have been instituted to revise the anti-trust laws. Special investigations into the United States Steel corporation and the American Sugar Refining company were undertaken to discover whether these industrial organizations operated in violation of the anti-trust and interstate commerce laws. The inquiries have been exhaustive and still are in progress, though the sugar committee, headed by Representative Hardwick of Georgia, practically has concluded its work and will meet in the fall to draft its report. The Steel corporation inquiry developed many interesting facts, but the predominant feature of the inquiry was the emphatic public declarations of great financiers that the Sherman anti-trust law is too archaic to deal with modern business methods. They insisted that there must be new legislation to regulate the corporations of the country. Chairman Stanley of Kentucky plans to resume taking testimony in the fall and hopes to have as witnesses Andrew Carnegie and J. Pierpont Morgan. Among the prominent men who testified at great length before the committee are former President Roosevelt, Judge E. H. Gary, chairman of the board of directors of the Steel corporation; John W. Gates, since deceased; Grant B. Schley, Charles M. Schwab, George W. Perkins, Lewis Cass Ledyard, L. C. Hanna and Oak leigh Thorne. Colonel Roosevelt voluntarily appeared before the committee in New York to defend his course in approving the absorption of the Tennessee Coal and Iron company by the Steel corporation during the financial panic of 1907. During the inquiry Judge Gary made the startling proposal that the government be given control of great corporations, even to the extent of regulating prices. His assertion that the Sherman law was "archaic" was reiterated by other witnesses. George W. Perkins said constructive legislation was absolutely essential to the needs of the great corporations of the country. Publicity of corporation affairs was advocated strongly by him as one means of eradicating existing trust evils and to retain the great benefits of trust operation. Friction in the department of agriculture over the enforcement of the ff} fT ee ee | ope eR RG aie Roe N.S A THE TWIN CITY STAR No. 4 Saturday, September 9, 1911 Entered in the Post oice at Min- ‘neapolis, June 23, as second class mat- ter, t Published Every Saturday by CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 1419 Washington Ave. So. Minne- apolis, Minn. T. 8, Center 2520, Room 1020 Met. 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All matter must reach us by Wed- nesday for Insertion. If It’s in the Star, It’s right. “Rain” was king during Fair week. Paid up subscriptions are our best “Boosters” Are you one? THE COATESVILLE MURDER. Southern White Man's Opinion ef Lynching In the North. At a meeting held recently In the Charles Street A. M. E. church in Bos: ton the Hon. Joseph O. Manning of Birmingham, Ala. referring to the Coatesville (Pa. Ivnching, sald: “What Dappened quite fecentiy im » burned to death a Negro manacled to 8 hospital cot after storming the hos. pital, may happen any day right here in Boston. ‘The minds of the northern people have been inflamed by southern politicians until now they look on the Negro with the same feelings as the people of the south. “While 1 am not trying to arraign the president of the United States, I am sure if you bad the organization the other races have he would pay at- tention to your demands that the wrongs of the colored people of the south be righted. “Some time ago, when a delegation of colored men went to see the prest- dent to try to have him Incorporate into his message to congress something concerning the conditions of the Negro, they were dismissed. But when a dele- gation of Jews went to see him in or- der to have an inquiry made into the alleged discriniination against a He- brew in the United States army then he paid willing heed to thelr request. If you had the same organization and the same one mindedness the other races have you could get something done. “The poor Negro at his cabin door, with his wife and baby by his side, ‘has as much right to be protected as his white fellow citizen. And how can that protection be secured? Only through the ballot which has been taken away from him, only by the use of the vote which has been denied to him, ‘There is nothing more cruel than the fact the southern Negro once had the vote and now bas no volce'in pro- tecting his race. “Iam sure that just as soon as the American people are made aware of the true state of affairs in the south they will demand that the negro be return- ed his right to vote. At present {t is in direct violation of the constitution of the United States and of the Dec- laration of Independence. It is taxa- tion without representation and in al- rect contradiction of the principle that ‘all men are created free and equal.” ‘The Knights of Pythias should be- gin now for the next Encampment. From all reports Rey. Lewis has made good at St. Peters, The good people of St. James, ac- cording to Rev. Wharton's manu- scripts, were anxious that he remain with them last year, What is thelr pleasure at this time? Dives, Joints, Butfet-Flats and Crap Games are thriving in Minneapolis. Policy is running wide open. The Mayor, County Attorney and Chief of Police of the city will soon hear our report to the Grand Jury. ~ Polley. and Ite Parachernaile. A penell, two pleces of paper, a @ream-book two darky gentlemen, and @ nickel—and you. have policy as played. up-to-date. COATESVILLE INCIDENT AS SEEN BY LOCAL WHITE MAN “WRITER. Burning oF. Negre Walker Calls, Ow Caustic Letter From a Native + Born Southern. Talking interest in the recen Coatesville, Pa, outrage Louis J Livingston, now in Dowagiac on. busi ness, writes the following open let ter in the Dowagiac Daily News, Aug 19, 1911: as AN OPEN LETTER TO THE MAYOR OF COATESVILLE, PA. AUG. 16, 1911, Sir: Tam a white man of pure Cauca sian blood, with not a drop of negrc blood in all my ancestry. I. am Southerner by birth—a native of Louisiana. In polities I am an In dependent Republican, and in every line of thought I am an Independent and Progressive, I am not in love with the negro, but I am in love with Justice and with Humanity; and if the awful deed, the more than savage burning of the negro, Walker, that has for- ever blackened the name of your city, and left a stain which not even Justice can wipe out, is not followed by bringing to swift and merciless punishment the worse than hyenas, who somehow or other, have acquired the semblance of human beings, then Task God to call down upon them the punishment commensurate with such an awful deed, and to wipe from the face of the earth the community that would condone such superlative fiendishness, incarnate! Knowing to what a degraded level the police of our country—North, South, East and West, in rural communities as well as cities and towns—have fallen;that they form one of the principal soure- es and main abettors, instead of the preventers and curers, of vice and crime.. that almost universally their sole interest in their work is the ac- cumulation of human misery and want, that they may feed and fatten upon it; that they have become a scourge, and not a protection, to most communities, large or small, that they secretly encourage and con- nive at the breaking of the very laws they are specially selected to uphold; and that, instead of bending every effort to the capture of crim- inals they expend that energy in the effort to make criminals of anocdt| men and women, who, without | friends, money or influence, win their | displeasure and fall into their power; until today the police of America are almost universally known as the most. brutal, depraved and corrupt on earth! Knowing, tlso, that the negro, whatever his faults, s nearer to our Americanism by birth, inheritance, contact, environment, education and radition than the scum of almost every nation and race on earth that | are allowed to swarm through the gates of our Castle Gardens; that the : negro, since the shackles of slavery have been stricken from his limbs, nas pald for that emancipation in ‘ull, not only by fighting the battles of his white persecutor, with distine- jon, and even glory, in the —Civil, | ndian, Spanish and Phillipine wars | ‘one of his greatest deeds being the storming of San Juan hill, and win- uing of the crucial land battle of the Spanish war,) but by emancipating timself from ignorance, helplessn®s ind poverty, and making himself a iseful, industrious and helpful citiz- on; and knowing that there is a cer- ain element of many American com- nunities, associated with those secret jowers—hierarchical as well as pol- tleal—that are secretly bending | very energy to the destruction of American institutions and American pirit! Knowing these things, I repeat, and eeling that the statement given out s to the acts and the confession of Valker are one-sided and cannot now e confuted by the miserable victim ft their awful savagery, and the neagre fact in his favor, that has een allowed to creep through - the ress ‘censorship, that he killed the oliceman in self-defense, I, as an ld newspaper man and man of the orld, expert in the analysis and tudy of human actions, base my pro- est upon the well known facts given y me above, Next to the awful inhumanity of uch fiendish deeds, my greatest bjection is to their thorough un- \mericanism! Back of them is a uggestion of clericalism, more even, can paket died deli ian see 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. 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