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MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN GITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Defective Page VOL. 2 Single Copies 5 Cents A select committee of gentlemen will present to the people of the Twin Cities, "America's Talented Violinist" Clarence Cameron White. Prof. White is appearing under the auspices of the National Society for the Advancement of Colored People, whose object is to secure a fund for the advancement and enforcement of their civil rights and race uplift. VIOLIN RECITAL BY PROF. CLARENCE CAMERON WHITE at Dyer's Music Hall, 23 So. 5th St., St. Paul. Prof. White has recently returned from Europe where he completed his music studies, and will on this occasion render the best selections from his repertoire. He will be supported by our best local talent. Admission 50 cents. The Men's Sunday Club of St. James A. M. E. Church will shortly begin their Men's Monthly meetings. The Ladies of the St. James Church will hold a Mother's Meeting in the Church on Monday, Oct. 16th. A special programme has been arranged. A Men's Club was organized at the St. Philips Episcopal church Monday evening. For the purpose of having Social Sessions every two weeks. There was a large attendance and everybody had a very enjoyable time. The following officers were elected for the year: Clarence Smith, President, W. A. Benjamin, Secretary, W. J. Utley, Treasurer. SOUTHERN MAN'S MISSION NORTH Joseph C. Manning Makes Great Speech In Cambridge POWER OF PUBLIC OPINION Noted Agitator and Defender of Human Rights Says Colored Citizens In North May Yet Be Instrument Through Which Liberty Shall Come to Both Races In the South. Boston.—In explaining his mission in the north the Hon. Joseph C. Manning of Birmingham, Ala., in a masterly speech which he recently delivered in Cambridge, Mass., before a large and representative audience, said in part: For several weeks my time has been given and my efforts have been devoted to a campaign of publicity in the New England states, having in view no other purpose than that of doing my utmost to cause those who hear and those who read my addresses to become possessed with facts relating to southern conditions which, in my opinion, the country is entitled to have and which the country might not have, perhaps, if it were left to some other time or to some other person to take up this work. My object in inaugurating this campaign in this section you will very readily perceive when I say to you that what I seek to do is to arouse the north to the conditions in the south as the first and best possible thing to do to force discussion upon the south. What I say in the north is not only heard in the north, but it goes into the south. Public opinion is, after all, the creative and the sustaining force in our government. We must rely upon public sentiment and we must appeal to public sentiment, to the intelligence and to the conscience of the American people, if we would uphold the right and restrain the wrong. Hence my presence here this evening to give voice to facts which I believe fully justifies this fight that I am making to cause this southern situation to have a foremost place in political discussion in this country at this time. There has been, I grant you, an indifference to the issues arising from the south for many of these in recent years, but the American people will become astounded at the consequences growing out of this indifference when the country does come to an intelligent grasp of the present situation. Hinton Rowan Helper, in that wonderful book, "The Impending Crisis," gave to the country striking facts about the repressed south in his time, the south of slavery, but never did the slave owning planter, the political and social aristocracy, more masterly drive the majority of whites and repress all else before its arrogant authority as does this present regime in the south overpower and overcome and overawe human rights and human liberty. Can it be true that the colored race is so dull to its power to create public sentiment, through its power to exercise its strength in the north as a restraining force against the oppression of their race in the south, that it can be thus quieted to acquiesce in the disfranchisement and lynching of their people in the south by the mere appointment to federal office of a colored man? It is an insult to every intelligent colored citizen in this country to suppose for a moment that a federal appointment would offset their just protestation as against this indifference to the wholesale disfranchisement and brutal lynching of their race. I do not wish to be considered in the attitude, either, of making an attack upon the president. It is my opinion that the attitude of the president to the Negro people will be the same as is his attitude to other people in this country when the president has become convinced that the Negro in this nation is yearning not for federal jobs, but for his political rights under the American constitution and for the protection of the liberty and life of his race in the south. It may be, under Providence, that the Negro of the north, some of them up from the oppression of serfdom in the south, may yet come to exercise a peaceful influence in helping to bring a full fruition of liberty to the south and that the colored man shall be able to repay the white man of the north, who helped him to freedom, by so standing for justice for the south as will bring liberty to the whites as well as the downtrodden blacks of the south. Read the Twin City Star. ST. PAUL CELEBRATED VIOLINIST TO APPEAR. A MEN'S CLUB ORGANIZED. An elaborate lunch was served before and after the election of officers and the organizing of the Club. Mr. Charles Williams returned Tuesday morning from a three weeks' hunting trip through the Dakotas. He reports of having a good time and a very successful trip as birds were plentiful. Mr. Samuel Dorsey, of Rondo St., celebrated his 32nd birthday at his residence on Wednesday last, with his family and friends. Mrs. Julia Hinson of the St. Louis Kitchen, is sick under the care of her physician. SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER 35c at the St. Louis Kitchen from 12 M. till 3:30 P. M.—"Roast Domestic Goose." Mr. Oat Gordon has accepted a position on the Great Northern. Mrs. Cornelius Benner and Mrs. William Hyde of Minneapolis visited friends in St. Paul Sunday. Mrs. Erie Walker and daughter, Blanche will leave for Alton, Ill., Sunday night, where they will attend the wedding on Wednesday evening, Oct. 18 of Miss Grace Johnson, a niece of Mrs. Walker and Mr. John Smith of St. Louis. Mrs. Walker and daughter will visit St. Louis before returning home. Mrs. J. R. Chambers, has returned home from the Bethesda Hospital fully recovered from her long seige of sickness. ELKS' DIST. DEPUTY APPOINTED. R. M. Johnson of Gopher Lodge of Elks No. 105, St. Paul, has been appointed as District Deputy by Grand Exalted Ruler, Harry H. Pace of Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Albert Black, the tonsorialist at Utley's shop, will contribute to our personal news columns each week. If you have any news call up Cedar 9282. Miss Flossie Utley has resumed her studies of Domestic Science at the Agricultural college. She is a member of the 1912 class. Cupid is very busy in St. Paul these days. Mr. A. C. Lyles, has moved to 406 Rondo St. AUTUMN LEAF DANCING CLASS. Mrs. Hale McCullough's opening will be held at Dearborn Hall on Oct. 16th, to which all her patrons and friends are invited. Admission 35c. Checking free. Full orchastra. Best music. Rev. H. P. Jones will preach at St. James A. M. E. Chuch on Sunday. THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING. Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Charleston are nearing their golden wedding anniversary, which they hope to celebrate in December. The Charlestons were among the pioneer settlers, and is one of the most highly respected families in the community and the best known in the Northwest. Mr. Andrew Jackson, the oldest Mason, now at the Old Folks Home, is improving. "Doc" was visiting about town last week, and was, as usual in good spirits and getting along nicely. A special meeting of the Men's Safe Club of the Methodist church was held Tuesday evening. It was decided to hold their regular meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. The Club will attend the Union services at the Baptist church in a body thanksgiving morning. After the service they will return to the Methodist church where they will serve a Thanksgiving dinner all day. Congressman Stevens will speak at St. James A. M. E. Church on Oct. 19th. Attorneys F. L. McGhee, Wm. T. Francis are among the speakers. Don't blame our correspondents if your notes are not inserted. The Editor alone is responsible. He cuts all copy for this publication. Mr. Edward Rickman of the American Hoist and Derrick Co., has left for Calumet, Mich., where he has charge of installing some machinery. The beautiful drama of 3 acts that was played under the direction of Miss Lorencia Cox will be given at the Minneapolis Episcopal Church in the near future. Mrs. Scott Mason has returned to her home at 1045 Cross Ave., after spending the summer at Butte, Mont. Mrs. Ben Edwards left. Monday morning to join Mr. Edwards who is with a hunting party in the Northern part of the state. James Stark, who is one of the stars in the Macalester College Foot Ball team is unable to play on account of being behind in his studies. We hope to hear of him making as good in his studies as he does on the team. Mr. and Mrs. L. Macley and daughter of Mankato, Minn., are visiting Mrs. Macley's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, 460 Rondo St. Mr. Mackey has charge of the Buffet of the Elks' Club at Mankato and is making good. Mr. George W. Dozier, 416 St. Anthony has reported for duty again on the Soo R. R. Mr. Dozier was seriously injured last month in a wreck but he has fully recovered. The Boys' Culture Club Foot Ball team would like to arrange a game with any team in the twin cities whoaverage is 110 lbs. Rev. H. S. Graves, has been elected a delegate from the Iowa Annual Conference of the A. M. E. Church to the National Conference in 1912. Don't be afraid to call up Cedar 9282 and tell us of what's going on, we all want to know current events. Just tell us we will do the rest. Rev. J. Brewer and family spent Sunday and Monday in St. Paul as the guests of Rev. Jones. Rev. Brewer and family are enroute to Keokuk, Iowa, where he is to take charge of the A. M. E. Church. Rev. Brewer preached the evening sermon at the St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Jas. Hunter is visiting her mother, Mrs. Slaughter in Milwaukee. Mr. Irving Williams, who is residing in Chicago, made a business trip to the city last week. He returned to Chicago Tuesday evening. Mr. Andy Combs returned this week from Spokane, Wash., where he resided about a year. Negro women Indicted. Lottie Williams, Jennie Wilson and Marie Barnett, were indicted by the grand jury for grand larceny in the first degree. Subscribe to the Star. Everybody's News—Everybody's Paper. Editor J. Q. Adams of the Appeal was called to Washington, D. C., to the bedside of his brother, Cyrus Field Adams, of the Treasury Dept. Mr. Adams announces that his souvenir edition will not appear until after his return. MINNEAPOLIS St. James Commandery is coming by leaps and bounds. A long felt want has been supplied. Mr. and Mrs. A. McDonald of 237 8th Ave. No., will leave for Alma, Kan., about Oct. 16 to visit his father, Mr. W. K. McDonald. Mr. McDonald is employed on the Omaha line to Sloux City. Newest Dances Will be Featured. Newest Dances Will be Featured. Mrs. Nellie McClough accompanied by Mrs. J. E. Stewart, recently returned from a trip to Chicago in the interest of her school and while there went under the personal direction of Mr. Garfield Wilson of the Douglass Club Dancing Academy, and will feature during the winter at Dearborn Hall, 45 So. 5th St., Minneapolis the following dances: "Douglass Club two step," "The Del Norte Schottische," and a "New Spanish Waltz." Regular patrons and their friends are invited. Admission 35c. The Foraker Cafe is doing a good business at their new location 511 4th Ave. So. Mrs. Fannie Morton of Kansas City was the honored guest at a dinner Tuesday evening, given by Miss Marie Macklin, 305 13th Ave. So. Covers were laid for eight. Miss Amanda Reynolds, Mrs. Emma Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Holbert and Mr. Leon Vance were present. Mr. Henry Warfield has returned from a week's stay in Chicago, where he met many of his old friends. Ell Miller has applied for a pardon. Mrs. Ben Hall is sick at her residence, 582 7th Ave. No., under the care of Dr. Redd. The Flour City Club will give their first Fall dance on Oct. 27, at Dearborn Hall. 35c Admission. FLAT OF 6 ROOMS, modern except heat, at 1032 Central Ave. Apply to Dr. R. S. Brown, Century Bldg. Mrs. Geo. Holbert left for Kansas City to visit relatives, accompanied by Mrs. Fannie Morton, who was her guest during her stay in the city. AUTUMN LEAF DANCING SCHOOL Opening Soiree and Class Party. Mrs. McCullough has issued invitations for the Opening Soiree and Class Party of the Autumn Leaf Dancing School Monday evenings, Oct. 16 and 30, 1911 at Dearborn Hall. Patrons are requested to bear in mind that the classes will be held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month thereafter. Admission 35c. Mr. J. M. Simpson, who was very sick during last week is improving. Mr. James Smith, the barber, left Tuesday for Winnipeg. Mr. S. S. Forr is about to make his re-appearance, having been heard from in Milwaukee. Bro. Furr sells the "Negro Picture of Christ" and represents a Training School for Negroes at Newport News, Va. He must give a good account of himself (much better than last) when he hits the Twin Cities, or the Furr must fly and a Negro aviator will have established a record. The Twin City Star has the exclusive use in this city of the Afro-American news service of the American Press Assn., edited by Mr. N. B. Dodson of N. Y., which is a feature of our publication, much appreciated by our readers. Subscribe to the Star. Mrs. Jordan Foster of 1809 E. Franklin Ave., left for an extended pleasure trip to Beaufort, N. C., to visit her parents. She will stop at Washington, D. C., and Norfolk, Va., to visit frends. MUSIC SUNDAY EVENING. DICKERSON'S CAFE. We want 500 subscribers before January 1, 1912. You can help us. Look for your notes, and not find them. Then wonder why they were not inserted. Copy for publication must be written on one side. The New Andrews has opened on the old site of the Brunswick. Mr. Fred. D. McCracken of St. Paul will address the Forum at their next meeting. Mr. McCracken has been in daily contact with our nation's greatest men at Washington. He is a good talker and will interest his hearers on Our Prominent Negroes, whose characters and lives are beacon lights to better things. Programe. Current Events ..... Mrs. R. S. Brown Report of Critic ..... W. M. Smith Miss Ada Lewis ..... Instrumental Miss Grace Smith ..... Paper Misses Johnson ..... Vocal Solo Miss Edith Stone ..... Instrumental Mr. Fred D. McCracken ..... Address Miss Alberta Bell ..... Instrumental Miss Emma Abbey rendered a beautiful solo at last meeting of the Forum. Rev. H. P. Jones, pastor of St. James A. M. E. Church, St. Paul, will address the Minneapolis Sunday Forum at St. Peter's Church on Nov. 5th. It is hoped that all who can do so, will attend. Punctuality is important. The public is invited to attend. Attorney Fred. L. McGhee will speak at the Bethesda Baptist Church on Oct. 23rd. All are invited to at tend. FUNERAL OF JACOB H. JOHNSON. The funeral of Jacob H. Johnson, who died on Oct. 5, at the residence of his mother, Mrs. Eliza Johnson, 3603 Chicago Ave., was held from the residence on Oct. 7 at 2:30 P. M. Rev. W. T. Lewis of St. Peter's preached the sermon, assisted by Rev. T. J. Carter. The services were very impressive. Mr. F. C. Nelson sang a solo, and the favorite songs of the deceased, "Almost persuaded" "Shall we meet" and "I am so glad that Jesus loves me" were sung by request. Lawrence, the undertaker, conducted the burial. Interment at Lakewood. He was born at St Charles, Mo., and was 35 years old He leaves a mother, 3 sisters, 2 brothers and a son to mourn their loss. GRAND MASS MEETING A splendid program has been arranged, consisting of prominent speakers of the Twin Cities, for the meeting which will be held at the Old Capitol, St. Paul, on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 29, under the auspices of the Board of Managers of the Old Folks Home and Orphanage. J. H. Hickman, Jr., is organizing a Special Choir to sing a Cantata at Pilgrim Baptist church on Thanksgiving Day. All are invited to join. DOING GOOD. 'Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours And ask them what report they bore to heaven. —Edward Young. So many gods, so many creeds, So many paths that wind and wind, While just the art of being kind Is all the sad world needs. —Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Somebody did a golden deed; Somebody proved a friend in need; Somebody sang a beautiful song; Somebody served the whole day long. Was that "somebody" you? If you own a lot, I will build your house to suit you on easy payments. McDew, 610 Sykes Block. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. No matter received later than Wednesday will be published unless paid. The Twin City Star is now a legal newspaper, according to the Laws of Minnesota. Wanted — Local correspondent State experience and salary. Address Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. 5c SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5e PROMINENT MASON IS DEAD. Robert H. Hucless died in New York City this week. High Masonic services were held in N. Y., on Wednesday night. His funeral took place on Thursday. He was a native of Richmond, Va., and has been for many years a prominent citizen of New York. He was once the President of the Southern Beneficial League, and at the time of his death was the Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander of the United Supreme Council of the 33 and Last Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Free Masonry of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the U. S. A. Grand East at the Valley of Philadelphia. ULRICH TRIAL SOON. Assailant of Booker T. Washington Has Offers of Support. New York, Oct. 9.—Harry Ulrich, white, arrested for assaulting Booker T. Washington some months ago, because, he said, the Negro educator had insulted his wife, will be brought to trial next Monday. Ulrich says he ahs received letters from all over the country, especially from the South, offering him money to fight the case. NEGRO THIEVES SENTENCED. One a Burglar on Probation, is Sent to State Prison. Sixty days straight in the workhouse were the sentences imposed today by Judge E. A. Montgmery in police court on Arthur Williams and Lloyd Holmes, arrested Sunday for stealing an automobile. The boys said they went to the garage with Carl Beckwith, who was on probation, having been sentenced to the penitentiary last spring for burglary, and that Beckwith took the car. They said they were going to a party and wished to "make a flash." Beckwith was taken to Stillwater to begin an indeterminate term as a habitual criminal. Beckwith is the son of a contractor of this city, and while robbing a drug store on Dec. 4 he was shot through the left lung, and was placed on probation by Judge Steele. ELKS SOCIAL SESSION. New District Deputy Honored. Gopher Lodge of St. Paul Cordially Invited. Ames Lodge No. 106 of Minneapolis will hold a Social Session Smoker on Nv. 14th, at their Lodge rooms, in honor of the newly appointed District Deputy, Richard M. Johnson, to which the members of his lodge, Gopher No. 105, St. Paul and all visiting Elks are most cordially and specially invited to attend. (Signed) Wm. R. Morris, E. R. W. M. Scott, Secretary. BISHOP HANDY PASSES AWAY. Bishop Jas. A. Handy, of the A. M. E. church died at his residence in Baltimore on Oct. 5. He was 84 years old. A CARD OF THANKS. We wish to sincerely thank the many friends for the kindness and sympathy extended in the illness and death of Jacob H. Johnson. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Eliza Johnson and Family. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. THE FLOUR CITY SOCIAL CLUB cordially invites you and company to their FIRST FALL DANCE at Dearborn Hall, 45 8o. 5th St. OCT. 27, 1911. DANCING TILL 1 A. M. ADMISSION 35c. Music by the Social Orchestra. Committee: Geo. Hall, Chairman, Harry Harper, Willis Colter, Martin Brown, Lewis Marshall and Jas. E. Coombs. 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. WAIT FOR THE BIG BALL TSCHIDA'S HALL, NOVEMBER 6th Carl D. Pickett Mgr. Admission 25c. 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. CHURCHES. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 23d St. between 9th and 10th Aves. Services every Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. sunday. Services at 12:30. Rev. F. M. Lois. 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. BISHOP OF THE ST. JAMES Eighth Street So. Preaching every Sunday morning and evening. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 6th Avenue N. and 4th St. Services morning and evening each Sunday. Rev. M. W. Witers, Pastor. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCURCH 5th Ave. So. and 27th St. Minn. Rev A. H. Leattad, Rector. ST. PAUL. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. H. P. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller Sts. All are welcome. LODGES. 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. BETHESDA BAPSTEI CHURCH. 1120 8th St. So. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. 11 A. M. "Inspired Men and Inspired Word." 8 P. M. "Divine Blessings Vouchsafeed." 12:30 P. M., Sunday School. The membership of the church is increasing, and services are well attended. Rev. Stewart was named as asst. pastor of Bethesda church. He is esteemed by all and deserving of the honor. The past series of meetings have been beneficial to the church in attendance and finance. Rev's. Reed, Pierce, Toombs, Mitchell and Stewart and the pastor have labored earnestly in preaching the word. 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. 11 A. M. "Attempting a Hard Task." 8 P. M. "He Kissed Him." Wednesday Eve. Prayer Meeting. The Zion Baptist Church is for the people. It is the coming church in North Minneapolis. Its aim is to place the spirit of Christ in each heart, home and life in the community. Strangers are made welcome. Come to all the services of Zion church. Pastor Withers responds to all cases of sorrow, sickness, affliction or need at all times. He can be found in his study at 503½ Hennepin Ave., Room 16-17, each day from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M...Phone Nic. 3210. Residence 2406 17th Ave. So. It is necessary that the personals must be sent by Wednesday. Be sure and sign all communications. The St. James Mite Missionary Society won the banner given as a prize by the Iowa Conference to the church having the largest increase of contributions to Home and Foreign Missions over last years report. Rev. J. S. Strong attended the Iowa Conference, and will continue as Asst. Pastor of St. James A. M. E. Church. Mr. Noel Batiste is collecting for the Twin City Star. All courtesies extended him will be appreciated. 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. FOR RENT—Rear flat all modern conveniences, steam heat. 1311 Washington Ave. Apply GEO. GARDNER SUNDAY SCHOOL Lesson III.—Fourth Quarter, Fon Oct.15,1911. Text of the Lesson, Ezra i, 1-11; ll, 64-70—Memory Verses, i, 3, 4—Golden Text, Mic. vil, 18—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. As we turn to the story of the return from Babylon some words come to mind such as these: "Every purpose of the Lord shall be performed," "Whatsoever the Lord pleased that did He," "He worketh all things after the counsel of His own will" (Jer. 11, 29; Ps. cxxxy, 6; Eph. i. 11). Compare the previous chapter, verses 21, 22, and the words of the Lord Jesus in Luke xxiv, 44, "All things must be fulfilled which were written in the law of Moses and in the prophets and in the psalms concerning Me." All the predictions concerning the captivity of Israel and Judah were fulfilled, and now under Ezra and Nehemiah the predictions concerning the return from captivity are to be fulfilled, God controlling the hearts of kings to bring it about. Just as surely shall all predictions concerning a still future restoration be fulfilled, and they shall then be plucked up no more nor see evil any more. Neither shall they weep any more (Amos 1x, 15; Zeph. 1ii, 15; Isa. xxx, 10). The Lord shall be their everlasting light, and the days of their mourning shall be ended (Isa. 1x, 20). He is quite able to accomplish all that He has purposed, and it is our privilege to walk with Him and see Him do it. If we are abiding in Him He may use us, but He will work out His eternal purpose, and He cannot fall nor be discouraged (Eph. lii, 11; I萨. xiii, 4). He may use a Cyrus or Darlus, an Ezra or a Nehemiah, but He is ever saying, "I will work, and who shall hinder it?" (I萨. xiii, 13.) Cyrus is one of the seven men mentioned by name before they were born. Isaiah speaks of him as God's chosen one over 150 years before he came on earth (Isa. xlv, 28; xlv, 17), just as Josiah was mentioned by name and some things that he would do about 300 years before he was born (I Kings xill, 2; II Kings xxill, 15-17). How inspiring are the words, "I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure." "Known unto God are all His works from the beginning of the world" (Isa. xlv1, 9-11; Acts xv, 18). It was the Lord who stirred up the spirit of Cyrus, the king, to send Ezra and the people back to Jerusalem to build the house of the Lord God of Israel, and it was He who stirred up the hearts of all who went back (verses 1, 5). Cyrus acknowledged that it was the Lord God of heaven who had made him ruler over the kingdoms of this world and had charged him to build the house at Jerusalem (verses 2-4), and he called for volunteers to go up and do this, commanding those who did not go to help in every way those who went. It is all important to notice this, for the church seems to have forgotten it and is giving itself up to schemes of every kind to draw money from people who are not interested and who have no part in the Lord's work, not being children of God. Notice in Ex. xxxv, 5-29; xxxv1, 7 that the material for the tabernacle that be willingly offered, and they brought so abundantly that Moses had to ask them to stop bringing, as more than enough had come in for all the work. Concerning the temple, David said, "I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God, because I have set my affection to the house of my God." He also said, "Who am I, and what is my people that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort, for all things come of Thee, and of Thine own have we given Thee" (I Chron. xxix, 2, 3-14). A willing mind is everything, and God asks no one to give or to do that which He does not give them the ability to give or do (I Cor. viii, 12; I Pet. iv, 11). The love of Christ is the one constraining power. Think of the 5,400 vessels of gold and silver which had been seventy years in the hands of the enemy, now about to be restored to Jerusalem (verses 7-11)! Notice also the nearly 50,000 people (verses 64-65), and consider the restoration that is to be from all lands, both before and after the coming of the Messiah in glory, that Israel may blossom and bud and fill the face of the earth with fruit (Ezek. xxxv1, 24, 25; Isa. lx, 9; xxvil, 6; Ps. lxvil, 1-7). In chapter 11, 59-62, we see the necessity of being on the books and can understand better the force of Luke x, 20; Rev. xx, 15. If not registered on the Lamb's book of life there is no kingdom for us. But "whosoever will" may take the water of life freely, and "him that cometh" shall not be cast out, so that all who have heard may be registered if willing. Vessels suggest people, for we are spoken of as earthen vessels, and vessels meet for the Master's use (II Cor. iv, 7; II Tim. ii, 21), and we must be as content to be earthen as to be silver or gold, to be second sort as well as first (chapter 1, 10, 11). Then in verse 9 we read of nine and twenty knives, and cutting them abound on all sides, all for our good, and to manifest in these mortal bodies the life of Jesus Christ (Rom. vii, 29). TWIN CITY STAR PROMOTER OF DRAMATIC ART Vivid Story of the Career and Effective Work of the Foremost Exponent of Legitimate Drama Among Afro-Americans — Noted Reader Back Home—Plans International Tour. By R. W. THOMPSON. Washington.-Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, regarded by competent critics as the foremost exponent of the legitimate drama, as far as the Negro race is concerned, recently returned from a tour of Bermuda, where she achieved an artistic and social triumph, under the direction of Miss Alberta L. Burgess of Kent Lodge, St. George's, who is a young woman of rare musical talent and executive ability. While in Bermuda Miss Davis appeared in all of the principal cities and towns and at every point was received with marked cordiality. Delightful receptions were tendered her by the people throughout her itinerary, and beautiful and valuable presents were literally showered upon her. Queenly in bearing, broad in her conception of the possibilities of the dramatic art, possessing a resonant voice and an engaging personality, Miss Davis easily made an impression that will not soon be forgotten. The repertoire used covered a wide range of dramatic literature, running the gamut from Shakespeare's "Lady Macbeth" and the trial scene from "The Merchant of Venice," Parthenia in "Ingomar," Zingarella, the gypsy queen, and the typical "folk lore" of Paul Laurence Dunbar's selections, which attracted special attention. While abroad Miss Davis staged "East Lynne," appearing in the dual role of Lady Isabel and Mme. Vine, supported by local talent. Arrangements were made for the early production of W. Edgar Easton's "Dessalines," repeating her successes as Clarisse, in which part she displays her rich attainments as an emotional actress. Her wonderful versatility is MI88 HENRIETTA VINTON DAVIS. evidenced by her lifelike impersonation of characters, male and female. As Dominique Dessalines and Prince Elon in "The Jewish Ruler" she has appeared to excellent advantage, a rather difficult undertaking for a woman. Miss Davis has a history full of striking incidents. She is a native of Baltimore, but has made her home for the most part in Washington. She was the first colored clerk to be employed in the office of the recorder of deeds. She evinced at an early age an aptitude for a stage career and was trained under Miss Marguerite E. Saxon. She made her debut auspiciously in Washington in 1883, being introduced to an immense audience by the Hon. Frederick Donglass. Success has crowned her efforts to develop in the race a taste for the standard creations of the dramatic art. Miss Davis has perhaps done more than any other woman of color to exemplify the capacity of the Negro for the higher realm of the drama. She has been one of the few to remain loyal to the loftier ideals of her profession, and the advanced position occupied by the race in the dramatic world today is due in no small measure to the effective pioneer work of this energetic pathfinder. Miss Davis has published an attractive "Book of Recitations," which presents a varied array of standard selections for the stage, the schoolroom and the home. Her plans for the future include a brief series of engagements in America, a return to Bermuda and a visit to the West Indies, a tour of Europe, Egypt, Liberia, the Gold Coast of Africa and Cape Town. Generous Sum For Palmer Institute. G. Cleveland Buchanan, who is spending the summer in New York in the interest of the Palmer Memorial institute at Sedalia, N. C., of which he is the financial agent and agricultural director, is meeting with gratifying success. Through the influence of Dr. Booker T. Washington an influential and wealthy friend of the school recently contributed through Mr. Buchanan $1,000 for the work of Palmer institute. M. Foraker Cafe Changes Location. Having secured a desirable location at 511 4th Ave. So., I wish to notify the public that I have fitted up a first-class Restaurant, with all up-to-date appointments, and will be open and ready for business on and after Oct. 10, 1911. Hoping to have your patronage in the future and thankful for your support in the past. Yours for the race. 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. 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. 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. TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS. 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TIME WILL SET THINGS RIGHT Leader of Great National Baptist Convention Delivere Optimistic Address Before Thousande — Recommende Standing Committee to Secure Equal Justice For All. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Pittsburg.—Thousands of delegates and visitors were in attendance when the first session of the great national Baptist convention was called to order in Luna Park, this city, on Wednesday morning, Sept. 18. The session was opened with a chorus of a thousand voices, led by the Rev. N. H. Plus of Nashville, Tenn. Addresses of welcome were delivered on behalf of the state by Governor John K. Tener, on behalf by the city by Mayor McGee and on behalf of the ministers' conference. by the Rev. Dr. H. W. Childs, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church. The feature of the afternoon session was the annual address of the president, the Rev. Dr. E. C. Morris. During the delivery of the president's address Vice President W. G. Parks of Philadelphia presided. President Morris' address was listened to with marked attention by the great throng as he reviewed the work of the several departments. His recommendations were timely and farreaching. Dr. Morris said in part: I most heartily congratulate this convention upon the wonderful progress it has made in the sixteen years just past, a progress which cannot be fully realized unless care is taken to consider the disorganized condition of the Negro Baptists prior to that time. You have not only brought the Baptists of the United States together and caused them to look upon your convention as the one great central force in the Baptist organizations delight to rally, but you have succeeded in bringing under your banner the Baptists of the world. Responsibilities of Leadership When we think of the vast army so cheerfully following your lead in matters of religion—an army which, conservative in nature, is not a serious race in this country—the respond- T. E. H. REV. DR. H. W. CHILDS. billities of your high calling become appalling, for you are to lead not only in all things which you are to direct in all things which go to build up a race just forty-six years from cruel bondage. The distance which the race has come is very great, but the distance it has yet to go in order to fully receive all the habiliments of a well rounded race life is still greater. As ministers of the gospel and representatives of a great church organization you necessarily believe in the inspired word of God, and, looking through the heaven built lens, you cannot fall to see a bright future for this once despised race. We believe that "Jesus shall reign where the sun is" Doth his successive journeys run," and when the reign is made complete, as it surely will be, then you and I and all the people of the kingdom will be the hand of the oppressor, and every man will enjoy equal and exact justice from the powers that be. It may not seem an easy matter to wait on the Lord when your ambitious spirits are clamoring for rights that are inalienable, yet it is far better to wait upon him, of the Egyptian government to relax its hold upon an innocent and inoffensive race and give to it the right of self-government, a right which is due to every people of earth, he equipped an irresistible army of frogs, which he sent in solid phalanx against the kingdom and compelled its surrender, a time when he will settle all differences and inequalities which exist in our country. Christianity—and I mean that Christianity which lifts its head above Jesus Christ, above the narrow, selfish views of men, and teaches that “of one blood God hath created all men”—is the only means of bringing about the proper adjustment of all differences among men because of race, color or condition. That these things will come no one need doubt, for the honor of Jesus and the glory of his cause are at stake, while the armies of Jesus are at his command to see that it is fully acknowledged in vain, privately proclaimed on the whole earth. I submit that we suffer many unjust and almost unbearable proscriptions. In many sections of our country we are forced to bear a part of the burden in support of the government by the payment of taxes and meantime are deprived of the ordinary rights of citizens, forced to pay first class fare on common carriers of the country and in return receive second and third class accommodation, but these conditions will not always prevail, and to those who would be unnecessarily impatient or dismayed I would ask the question that Sojourner Truth asked Frederick Douglas “Is God dead?” ment beginning to assert itself which emphasizes that from the very foundation of this government the black man had been as loyal and patriotic in peace and in war as any class of citizens dwelling in the flag and that history is yet to record a single act of violence committed by him in the days of slavery, when the opportunity was most inviting for such depredations. Our Relations to Civic Interests. The national Baptist convention being the largest and most representative body of Negro Christians in the world, it must of necessity give some consideration to civic matters. The very large number of prominent laymen in our churches, some of them being the leaders of the people in the faith, are who have followed the guidance of the church about questioning the course pursued, are beginning to ask, What are the great and powerful organizations we have helped to build up going to do toward bettering the condition of the masses of the people? It has been suggested, and rightly so, I think, that the influence of this convention should be fait in securing for our once such legislation and such judicial and national, as will guarantee to all life, fair opportunity as citizens, but not from narrow political or partisan standpoint. The president of this convention is of the opinion that a standing committee of nine persons should be appointed by this organization, three of whom should be ministers and six laymen, whose duty it is to ensure the condition of our people in every part of the country to port its findings at each meeting of the national Baptist convention, four members of the committee to hold over and five to be appointed at each subsequent meeting. I would suggest that such a committee be located at the capital of the nation and that a committee of duty of presenting memorials from this body be the president of the United States. WANT RIGHTS AFFORDED THEM BY CONSTITUTION League at Boston Says "Muskets of Daddies" Earned Them. Boston.—The text of the call issued to the people at large for the fair treatment of the Negro at the convention of the National Independent Political league at Boston is, in part, as follows: The National Independent Political league in fourth annual session at the citadel of American freedom, organized by colored American citizens to secure for them equal rights under the constitution, especially the enforcement of the fruits of the war for freedom—the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the constitution—and to foster equal opportunities for all regardless of race or color, declares to the country from the "cradle of liberty" the following: We believe that the honor, welfare and security of this republic depend upon the abolition of race and color prejudice and color discrimination in citizenship and the life of the people. We demand only all those rights and opportunities enjoyed by all other people of the land and absolute equality for all under the law. The reputation and well being of any racial class are vitally affected by the press. The colored people suffer an unfair disadvantage from this course by the ignoring or minimizing of meritorious acts and achievements and the emphasizing of the color in all matters that reflect discredit. The denial of the right to earn one's bread by the sweat of one's brow because of race or color is a violation of the most fundamental principles of humanity. Nothing is more inconsistent than that for labor, seeking rights and control of the labor market, to draw the color line. We commend such labor unions as are open to all workers and condemn those guilty of color discrimination as hostile to the real interests of labor and enemies to mankind. In view of the extraordinary and alarming state of affairs, we demand of the federal government, in the interest of justice, equal rights and the security of the country: First.—The enforcement of the constitution, to stop disfranchisement and peonage. Second.—The passage of a federal anti-jim Crow car law for interstate passengers. Third—Federal aid to education, with the same schooling for all. Fourth—The restoration of the discharged Brownsville soldiers. Fifth—Legislation making lynching a capital offense under federal jurisdiction. We further declare our opposition to any repeal of federal supervision of federal elections in the direct election of the United States senators. We urge the colored men of the country to use the ballot where possessed as a weapon of self defense for all their race, to be subservient to no political party, but to vote independently for men and measures, using their suffrage and making alliances with a view to securing equal rights and opportunities for colored citizens. Colored people of America, determined to have just cee and equality in this land of our birth, saved by the muskets of our fathers, let our slogan be-agitate, educate, organize, ever remembering that "eternal vigilance is the price of liberty" and that "he who would be free must himself first strike the blow." National Baptist Convention A delegation of forty Indianapolis colored Baptists will attend the national Baptist convention, to be held Sept. 13 to 19 at Pittsburg. The organization takes in all Baptist churches in the United States and includes missions in Africa, South America, Panama, Haiti and on several islands. The Rev. E. C. Morris of Little Rock, Ark., is president of the convention. The Revs. G. W. Ward of Mount Zion Baptist church and M. M. Porter of Bloomington will represent Indiana on the national program. The delegation will be in charge of the Rev. G. W. Ward of Indianapolis. TWIN CITY STAR SUCCESS OF STATE SCHOOL First Year at Maryland Normal Gri titude at Brigalion Goodie lying to Principal Goodlee. The first year of the Maryland Normal and Industrial school at Jericho Park, in Prince Georges county, Md., was a pronounced success. Professor D. S. S. Goodlee, principal of the institution, which is supported by the state, is very much gratified over the bright outlook for doing a much needed educational work in that section of the state among the masses of Afro Americans. The present school building is the first of a proposed group which will in time be built upon the grounds of Jericho Park. The spot is one of the most beautiful in Prince Georges county. The present building is of red brick with granite trimmings and is three stories high, with a large basement. The latter is divided into a kitchen, dining hall, laundry and heating plant. The first floor will be divided into study halls and offices, while the second floor will be used as dormitories and will also contain the apartments of the teachers. Lockers, bathroom and toilets are also on this floor. The third floor is a large hall and will be used temporarily as a gymnasium. The building is heated by steam and illuminated by electric lights. The building cost about $17,000, while the ground on which it is located cost $5,000. There are 187 acres of ground which will be used as a farm and for the breeding of blooded stock. The fall term will commence Sept. 18. WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY GETS BIG APPROPRIATION. Professor Joiner's Efforts Double State Aid For Noted School. Wilberforce, O.-The seventy-ninth assembly of the Ohio legislature which recently adjourned was quite severe upon most of the educational institutions which usually receive financial aid from the state. Wilberforce university was the only school whose appropriation for 1911-12 was not cut below that for the previous year. There are twenty-six state institutions for which the legislature was required to make appropriations. Out of the twenty-six all but one suffered cuts in their estimates for the next two years. On taking charge in the fall of 1910 Professor A. A. Jolner installed a new and improved system of accounts for Wilberforce university and suggested a change in the method of submitting estimates for the appropriations with the result that the appropriation for 1911 and 1912 almost doubles that obtained for 1909 and 1910. There are four educational institutions in the state for which the legislature appropriates. Wilberforce is one of these institutions. The three white colleges had their appropriations more than cut in half, while the amount asked for Wilberforce was allowed to the last cent. The special appropriations amount to $91,220.09; the pro rata of the general levy due Wilberforce for the two years will be $46,500. This added to the special appropriations makes for Wilberforce $187,720.89 for 1911 and 1912. Some of the notable increases are as follows: The appropriation for 1910 was $8,000, for 1911, $12,600; appropriation for industries for 1910 was $4,000, for 1911 it was $6,417.85, but probably the most important increase, both as to amount and significance to the plant at this time is the increase in the amount obtained for repairs and improvements which are badly needed upon the buildings and grounds. The appropriation for such purposes for the two preceding years was $1,800; the amount carried by the present appropriation for such purposes is $18,000, or just ten times the amount which was available for the past two years. Many of the buildings are much in need of repair and much improvement on the grounds will be made possible. But the work has not all been done on the outside. Every teacher who is now receiving less than $75 per month has been slated for an increase for next year. R. W. Thompson as Boy Statesman. According to the ipse dixit of the Pensacola (Fla.) Sentinel, R. W. Thompson of Washington and Indiana respectively, national newspaper correspondent and versatile writer, was the first colored boy to serve as page in the legislature of the state of Indiana. He was in the session of 1880-81, which elected Benjamin Harrison to the United States senate and in which sat James Sidney Hinton, the first colored man to serve as a lawmaker in the Hoosier State. HOW TO LIVE. It is better to follow even the shadow of the best than to remain content with the worst.—Van Dyke. Our grand business in life is not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand.—Carlyle. They enslave their children's children who make compromise with sin.—Lowell. There are two freedoms—the false, where a man is free to do what he likes; the true, where a man is free to do what he ought.—Charles Kingsley. 一 LOVE'S HYPOCRISY. HERE was a girl who curled up on the lawn And smelt a rose and wrote a little note. The tabaret was close beside her drawn, With caramels to soothe her as she wrote. A soft breeze fanned her alabaster brow, And happily she scribbled on and on— "O darling, she is sad and dreary now, And I am comfortless when you are gone!" That letter, malled, came to a nice young man At eve, within his bachelor abode, And while his valet rushed the festive can He smoked and lounged and got a lovely load, And as he loafed and stewed and smoked somehow He wrote an answer to that note ere dawn— "O sweetheart, it is cold and lonely now. And am comfortless when you are gone." Yes, you are lilars all, and so are we. But otherwise you are lilars. *Givered* *Lily* *Fiddle* He Was Too Particular Lord Talbot Demalhide was talking in New York about the thoroughness of the customs investigations. "The smuggler," he said, "is bound to be detected if he tries his little game in your metropolis. The smuggler's precautions against detection at this port are so vain and ludicrous as the precautions of the dreaming Irishman. "An Irishman, you know, once dreamed that he was visiting the late Queen Victoria. "Will you have a drink?' the queen said to him. "I will,' said the Irishman—a drop of Irish, of course, hot by preference, your majesty.' "So the queen put on the kettle, but when the water boiled the noise awoke the dreamer. "St. Patrick!" said he, 'I'll take it cold next time.'—Milwaukee News. "In my school days," said a traveling man who was trying to illustrate the absurdity and futility of unfounded fears, "we used to have a lecture every Friday afternoon. One day the lecturer was a geologist, and be chose Niagara for his topic. He told us all about the geological formation of the falls, described the different periods to be traced in the gorge and then went on to say that the falls were slowly wearing back toward Buffalo and that in the course of some 200,000 years they would have worn back to Erie, Pa., leaving that town high and dry. "Suddenly one of the girls in my class began to cry hysterically. "What is the matter? asked the teacher in alarm. "Well,' wailed the girl, 'my sister lives in Erie, and I don't want anything to happen to her like that.'"—Chicago News. Knowledge Innate. A rope must be taut to get tight, unlike a man, who can get that way without any instruction.—New York Times. A Prodigal. Blobbs—The money young Milyun's father left him won't last long. Slobbs—Why, is he such a spender? Blobbs—Spender? Why, do you know what that fellow is doing? He is actually paying his income tax—Philadelphia Record. Civic Rivalry. Squire Durnitt—We're goin' to have a newspaper in Lonelville. The Springgame of Lover "I thought he was going to marry her." "He did think of it once, but her rich uncle got better."—Detroit Free Press. It is said a dollar bill carries as many germs as a fly. It is harder to trap or swat too.—Denver Republican. A Natural Question. "He was one of their most reliable and trustworthy employees." "What's the matter—is he dead, or just absconded?"—Detroit Free Press. In Danger. A Prodigal. A NEW LODGE. On Oct. 4th a meeting was held at 1311 Wash. Ave. So. and a club was formed for the purpose of instituting a new Knights of Pythias Lodge in Minneapolis. P. H. Southall presided, and stated the object of the club and future lodges, viz: that it is necessary in order to obtain a Grand Lodge charter for Minnesota, that there be formed another subordinate lodge; that the young men should be brought together in fraternal bonds. The following officers were unanimously elected: Col. Edw. F. Mitchell, permanent chairman, Ed. Southall, Secretary; Att'y Wm. H. H. Franklin, Treasurer. Col. Mitchell and wife have generously donated the use of their hall for the meetings until the lodge is duly installed and in wirking order. The next meeting will be held 9 P. M., Oct. 18th at the same place, and all wishing to become members of the new lodge are cordially invited to be present, and to bring with them their friends. Come with us, and be a charter member. ANNOUNCEMENT We are glad to announce that the Tri City Age, the official bulletin of the Federated Women's Clubs will re-appear after a suspension during the summer months. Mrs. Ione E Gibbs will manage the publication. THE LAYMENS MOVEMENT. "Missions" is the slogan of the Laymens' movement, and aside from current expense, missions cover everything. Everyone expressed themselves as satisfied that we should without delay take hold of and further the up-building of the Masters Kingdom, realizing that Pilgrim should do her part in the Evangelization, and Christianizing of the World. We have received requests for "library copies" of the Twin City Star from some of the leading institutions of learning throughout the country, and we have added several new exchanges to our list. The Star is the popular paper of the Northwest. The many friends of Mr. Will Christman, formerly of this city, are glad to know that he is rapidly improving in Washington, D. C. Mr. J. R. Washington had a successful crop of potatoes on his farm. Mr. Washington has invested in out of town property, and is making it pay from the start. Mr. T. C. Stewart has returned to the South on business. The vested Choir will sing at St. Thomas Church next Sunday. Mr. Wm. Dunigan the tallor, 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. Mr. Hammond Turner, has returned to the University of Minnesota after spending the summer at Omaha, Neb. Mr. Philip F. Hale has succeeded Mr. Leon Vance as head waiter at the University Club. Mr. Vance resigned his position to accept another in Buffalo, N. Y. Colored Orphanage and Home There are about 30 inmates at the Colored Home and Orphanage and our people should contribute freely to its support. If you doubt the existence of the institution and its good, you will change your opinion after a visit. Frequently our people are refused by other institutions and sent to the Home. The Churches are becoming more interested in the destitute of our race. It is time that we were loyal to our own enterprises. Help this cause. Some day you may be forced to seek food, shelter and raiment within its walls, and we know not how soon it will be. 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. FOR ABSOLUTE PROTECTION against sickness, (paying for all dis ease) accidents, and death see Hust ling T. R. Morgan, 27 Union Block St. Paul. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE. We claim to be the best advertising medium of the Twin Cities, and when you're not advertised in the Twin City Star, you need not show—that's all. Because the people read the Star for the news, especially in Minneapolis. The day of the Town Crier is past. Be up-to-date, Advertise and Pay for it. A newspaper is the best medium. It reaches the homes and firesides of people who attend public entertainments. These people never go out and lotter around and read hand-bills and hang-up notices. They read the Twin City Star. Read The Twin City Star. Mrs. Edward McLean's Interest In Gems Scientific. A Mrs. Edward B. McLean, who recently acquired the famous Hope diamond, is said to have a greater interest in gems and metals from a scientific viewpoint than from a woman's usual liking for adornment. She is said to have almost as keen an insight into mining as her father, Thomas F. Walsh, had. With him she often made journeys to the mines in Colorado and other places and often advised him. After he established a fund for the Colorado School of Mines she gave money to the school for the payment of the tuition of students without means. Mrs. McLean is interested greatly in philanthropic work. A New Business For Women. "There are all kinds of ways of making a living," said a woman dweller in a New York apartment house to her neighbor across the hall. "For instance, yesterday morning my front door bell rang, and I opened it to find facing me a smartly groomed, pretty young woman, who immediately inquired whether I was Mrs. A. Having been satisfied as to the identity, she handed me a visiting card with this superscription: MISS BROWN, Special Representative JONES & JOHNSTON. "She explained that the object of her visit was to see why I had discontinued being a charge customer of the firm she represented. It seems that the young woman's position is chiefly that of a commercial peacemaker. Patrons of big department stores, she told me, often take offense at some fancied or real wrong which they have received at the hands of one of the employees and in consequence stop buying goods at the shop. After a certain number of months have gone by without a charge customer having availed herself of her credit privilege a circular letter is sent to her asking why patronage has been withheld. "Should the firm receive no response to this inquiry it becomes the duty of the special representative to find out the reason why. So she appears at the house of the delinquent in the guise of a 'chaser' to smooth out the trouble if possible and blaze the trail, as it were, to renewed patronage. Later on the matter is placed in the hands of the complaint department, which in turn takes it up with the excustomer. "You have no idea how many cases of this kind we have, which could be reached in no other way," the peace envoy explained. After finding out that a prolonged absence from town was the only cause of my loss of trade the little lady, smiling, bowed herself away, leaving me ruminating upon the many tricks of the trade." Successaward. Miss Annie S. Peck, the famous mountaineer, was talking at a garden party in Boston about her contemplated climb in the Andes. "To what," said a girlhood friend from Providence, "do you attribute, Miss Peck, your success as a moun taineer?" "Simply to perseverance, to assiduity," the other answered. "That is the secret of all success. A great department store keeper put the idea, though, more neatly than I have done. At a birthday dinner he said: "I attribute my success to the fact that, if a customer doesn't see what she wants, I've always made her want what she sees." Thought It Was Cheese. The serious minded girl at the summer hotel had just got acquainted with the latest male arrival. Instead of talking about something interesting, she tried to draw him into a discussion on ethics. He listened gravely while she discussed Schopenhauer and Kant. Finally she asked, "Do you agree with Spinoza?" He brightened up at that. "It's a funny way to put it," he laughed. "I suppose you mean does Spinola agree with me. No, I can't say it does. These imported cheeses make me sick, but I'm fond of York state. Do you like deviled crabs?"—Boston Traveler. Entered in the Post office at Minneapolis, June 23, as second class matter. Published Every Saturday by CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 1419 Washington Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. T. S. 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Pald up subscriptions are our best "Boosters" Are you one? Pres. Taft is "swinging the circle." Evidently he is trying to "square it." "Wherever any race or group of people learn to do a comm thing in an uncommon way, by putting brain, skill and conscience into labor, that race or group of people is likely to solve all the problems that surround them."—Dr. Washington. The gubernatorial election in Massachusetts will be watched with interest by the followers of the Negro Independent Political League. Both candidates have at times been elected and defeated for offices by Negroes—and they know the value of the Negro vote. Gov. Foss, (once a Republican) will be the Democratic candidate for re-election, and Lieut. Gov. Louis A. Frothingham, a staunch Republican who has been nominated for governor, is a Taft man. The League is in the limelight. Will prejudices or principles predominate? JAP WAITERS SUCCEED NEGROES. The Japanese waiters are now employed on the Great Northern Ry., dining cars and it is said that several more Negro crews will be laid off, as there are many Japs enroute from Seattle to take their places. It is probable that the "travelling boot-blacks" will be replaced by Chinamen. A HOUSE OF MERCHANDISE. The Taft boom should not be launched in any of our churches. If the Negro employees and friends of the administration wish to pay homage to President Taft and east their trophies at the feet of Congressman Stevens, they should hire a hall. God's temple is not the place for any such demonstration of Civic Pride, which is only the scheme of a practical politician. NOTICE. All Negroes who have any trophies to present to the President will enter through the back door, and wait in the waiter's quarters. By order of G. O. P. The Catholic Church has done more for the American Negro than any other of the religious denominations or political porties. It's leaders have drawn around black men the "magic circle of the church" and held at bay the riot-ruffians of the North as well as the hell-hounds of the South. Verly—"More sharper than a serpents' tooth is an ungrateful child. When your paper is discontinued because you received it a year and could not pay for it. Do not say unkind things, but give us credit for reducing your high cost of living. If you can't pay for the first year, why should we continue it? It is but natural for you to tell your neighbor, when he comes to read The Star, that we do not send the paper regularly, and that you "paid the subscription in advance," but we are immune from such criticisms. Why World Problems Cannot Be Solved by Money Alone. In discussing the many plans and theories which have been projected for averting war and establishing universal peace John E. Bruce ("Grit") of Yonkers, N. Y., presents the following view of the stupendous task: "The real panacea for war is universal justice. Establish justice and righteousness among the nations and there will be no need for standing armies and formidable navies. It is not in the province of any nation to establish universal peace while so many great economic, social, racial and industrial problems wait upon justice for solution. "Those who now are crying 'Peace, peace!' very well know that there is no peace and can be none until justice dominates the hearts and minds of the nations of the earth. Human nature will have to undergo a remarkable change in order for universal peace to become a living, tangible fact. God only can bring about universal peace, and there does not yet appear to be any evidence that he is about to do so. The preparations for war now going on both in this country and in Europe are not significant of universal peace. The nations are adding to the quotas of their standing armies and vying with each other in the building of Dreadnoughts. "This is not the way of peace. It is not an augury of the approach of the millennium which a peace fund could be used in helping to hasten on. There shall be wars and rumors of war and that 'not one oil or title of his word shall fall.' The points are well taken. The world will not be ready for universal peace until every nation is prepared for it through the application of the principles of righteousness which exalteth a nation. Then universal justice will prevail in all the earth and men to men shall brothers be for a' that and a' that. The American dollar is a potent force in the world today, but is not negotiable currency and will not avail in the solution of world problems which can only be solved by the Almighty and which he is going to solve in his own way." Young Men's League Donates Bibles. The Young Men's league of the Concord Baptist Church in Brooklyn, of which the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss is pastor, has donated to the church 232 Bibles to be used in the pews by the members and congregation at public worship. The league also gave the church $12 in cash. The presentations were made on the occasion of the league's first appearance in a body at the evening services of the church on Sunday, Sept. 3. Mr. Charles H. Vann, president of the organization, made the presentation address. Both Races to Live Together in Peace Dr. William J. Thompkins, in an address before the National Negro Educational congress recently held in Denver, is credited as having said: "We abhor the mere expression of social equality as the average white man sees it. We ask no special favors, but we do ask for a square deal to make opportunities for men. The Negro is here to stay. He and the white man are tied together by location, by education, by language, by custom and by blood. They cannot be separated if they would." 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. Minnesota will have a Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythians. There has been more than 1,000 depositors registered at the Postal Savings Bank in St. Paul—one tenth of the depositors were Negroes. The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. RECORD OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. Colored Americans having been permitted to be disfranchised in the Southern States under Republican rule. The appointment of ex-Confederates and Southern Democrats upon the Supreme Court of the United States. The appointment of ex-Confederates and Southern Democrats in the Cabinet by President Taft. The declaration of President Taft that he would appoint no colored man to office who may be objectionable to the white people. Race discrimination permitted upon the railroads South, and the enactment of "Jim Crow" car laws. The removal of Southern colored office holders in the South from office and the appointment of Democrats and ex-Confederates in their stead. With such a record for the Republican party to go to the country on in 1912 to capture the colored vote will be bound to be effective. The colored voters throughout the country have opened their eyes, and between now and 1912 they will keep them open.—The Bee, Wash. D. C. TWIN CITY STAR Where Fashion Reigns Pearces 403 - 405 - 407 NICOLLET N. W. Nicollet 450 The Elliott The Very Latest Ideas in all that pertains to Women's Wear. PAEGEL WILL MAKE YOUR WATCH KEEP TIME. We do the best WATCH, CLOCK and JEWELRY REPAIRING in the city at lowest prices. SPECIAL AGENTS for the HAMILTON, ELGIN, WALTHAM and ROCKFORD RAILROAD WATCHES. PAEGEL JEWELRY MFG. CO. 22 THIRD ST. SO. MDME. EMMA TAYLOR-JONES 725 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. Nicolett 1404. HAIR-DRESSING SHAMPOOING. 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