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MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL 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. 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. A special program has been arranged. SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER 35c at the St. Louis Kitchen from 12 M. till 3:30 P. M. Mrs. Woss Ross, of Tuscombla, Ala., is visiting her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Hall of Faquier Street. Mr. Ed. Rickman returned from Houghton, Mich. on Monday. Mrs. Thos. R. Morgan, 418 Charles St. is on the sick list. Mrs. Frank Watson, who was operated on at the St. Joseph's Hospital last week, is much improved. Messrs' Bevery Hall and H. J. Shelton of Duluth visited St. Paul this week. NEGROES HONORED BY TAFT COMMITTEE. The Committee in charge of the Taft program invited three representative Negroes of St. Paul to attend the meeting at the Auditorium, Rev. H. P. Jones, Pastor of St. James, A. M. E. Church, Mr. Thos. H. Lyles, the popular undertaker and one of the pioneer citizens, and Atty. Wm. T. Francis, the well known Republican leader, received invitations and were seated on the platform with the President. Misses Grace St. Clair and Florence Drake left Thursday for Florida to spend five months. THE FUNERAL OF MRS. LUCY E. DOUGLASS. The funeral of Mrs. Lucy E. Douglass, who died at her residence 189 West 3rd St., on Oct. 20, was held at Pilgrim Baptist Church—of which she was a member for many years. The services were conducted by Rev. E H. McDonald. Interment at Oakland Cemetery. Her husband Mr. Ward D. Douglass is a deacon of Pilgrim Baptist Church. She was born in Campbellville, Ky., was 66 years old and a member of the Household of Ruth No. 553, who looked out for the remains. Undertaker T. H. Lyles conducted the burial. Mrs. Beatrice Woods a native of Ohio, 32 years old, died at the City Hospital on Oct. 23rd, while undergoing an operation for an ingrowing tumor. Undertaker Lyles, 366 Wabasha St., is raising a collection to bury her, as she died without funds. Send your contribution. Smith St. Clair, familiarly known as "Dollar Bill" died in Seattle. He was one of the best known colored men in the Northwest. He was born in Harrisburg, Ky., and during his life operated clubs, cafes and vaudeville houses in Chicago, Kansas City, St. Paul and Omaha, and all of the large towns of the middle west. He was a prominent Mason, and left a fortune of $50,000, and it is thought that his son Robert, and his niece, Mrs. Winnie Green will be the sole heirs. His brother is a successful real estate dealer in New York City. No matter received later than Wednesday will be published unless paid ST. PAUL WEST END BRANCH. Young Womens Christian Assn. A good attendance and an impressive service marked the first Vesper service at the new building. No. 633 W. Central Ave. The meeting, as conducted by Mrs. Addie Bellecence consisted of a consecration service with an excellent program. The testimonies given were bright and the music inspiring. Some who contributed to the success of the meeting were Rev. E. H. and Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Hickman, Mrs. Addie Minor, Miss Hattie Pettis, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, Mr. John Hickman, Jr., Miss Edward and Mr. R. S. Strong. Those who were present at the Housewarming on Oct. 23, were: Mesdames Longley, Holbrook, Pres. of Y. W. C. A, Portland, Oregon, Sinclair, Ramly, Lyman, Noyes, Hughes, M. A. Johnson, S. E. Parker, Florence Chestnut, Susan Walker, Leola Bass, Georgia Gordon, O. C. Hall, J. W. Blair, Emma Hood, E. Underwood, E. H. McDonald, Hattie Moore, Wm Howard, Geo. W. Wills, K. Terrrell, James, A. Vass, W. W. Moss, W. H. Parker, A. Benjamin, O. D. Charleston, Helen A. Clark, Eva G. Guernsey, Addie C. Minor, Dr. Nellie N. Barnsness — Misses Hattie Pettis, Carrie M. Harris, Nora E. Godette, Eunice E. Glass, Edwards, M. B. Anderson, Willa B. Moore, Cora E. Anderson, Myrtle M. Williams, Martha P. Tracy, Edith A. Leonard, Rev's E. E. Jackson, E. H. McDonald, Henry P. Jones, Messrs. Geo. W. Wills, John H. Hickman, Jr., Chas S. Smith, Chas. L. Sharp, H. G. Bass, O. C. Hall, Wm G. Hood, Earl A. Harris, Jas. A. Harris, H. Golns, F. D. McCracken and Atty. W. T. Francis. Delicate refreshments were served and those who attended spoke in praise of the new home and its management, and the future outlook of the Western Branch is very encouraging. Miss Edith A. Leonard, the new secretary, has made a favorable impression upon all who have met her. She is familiar with the work, having been connected with the Y. W. C. A. in New York City. The One More Effort Club of St James Church met with Mrs. Wheeddin, 332 Rondo St. HALLOW'EEN SOCIAL. A ring given away free. The Ladie's Aid Society of the Zion Presbyterian Church will give a Hallow'een Social at 365 Aurora Ave. on Tuesday, Oct. 31st. Admission Free. William Miller, a dining car employee was given 30 days in the workhouse for annoying women on the streets. THE SELF CULTURE CLUB. The meeting of the Self Culture Club was held last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Mildred Johnson, of Thomas Street, who was the hostess, and her Hallow'een decorations and elaborate lunch was the center of admiration. The program was unusually interesting, which consisted of readings by the members. On Saturday evening the ladies arranged a pound party and surprised Mrs. Peters of 544 Sherbourne Ave., and the many good things that they left made the old lady very happy. NEGRO PRISONER ESCAPES. Takes Jail Keys With Him. Mr. Jas. H. Loomis, who was one of the night jailers at the County jail, was charged with aiding a prisoner to escape. Jas. Allen, a Negro ex-convict made his escape with jail keys early today. Chas. Paulson, white, was on duty with Loomis at the time. Their case was continued till Nov. 2. Atty. McGhee represented them. They were released on bail. 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. Mr. Albert Black, the tonsoralist at Utley's shop, will contribute to our personal news columns each week. If you have any news call up Cedar 9282. The Fifth Annual Charity Ball of the Old Folks Home will be, held at Hiawatha Temple on Nov. 28. Watch for announcement of entire program. Subscribe to the Star. CELEBRATED VIOLINIST TO APPEAR. PROF. CLARENCE CAMERON WHITE Violin Recital, November 8. Dyer Music Hall. Admission 50c. YOUNG ROAST TURKEY FUNDS NEEDED FOR DECENT BURIAL. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., OCTOBER 28, 1911. DO YOU WANT THIS MAN TO SAVE THIS BOY? Earl Gilchrist, a Negro boy 15 years old has been condemned to die on the scaffold for the murder of Will Langley a Negro 25 years old, who was killed in a rock-battle between two gangs of boys in Little Rock, Ark. Despite the youth of the prisoner, there is a strong inclination to let the law take its course. * * * (Cut this out, paste it on a sheet of paper, circulate it among your friends and send it or bring it to the office of The St. Paul Dally News, or Twin City Star, who will transmit it to Gov. Donaghey.) St. Paul, Oct. 28, 1911. Hon. George W. Donaghey, Governor of Arkansas, Little Rock, Ark.: Sir—We, the undersigned, respectfully petition you to commute the sentence of death imposed on Earl Gilchrist, the Arkansas boy condemned to die on the gallows on a day to be set by you. We appeal to you for commutation of his sentence to a degree of punishment that will protect society and Address ... Address ..... MINNEAPOLIS MINNEAPOLIS PAID UP SUBSCRIBERS are our best "Boosters" Are you one? Miss Reva Washington, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Washington of 1500 Penn Ave. has gone to Washington, D. C., to enter the National Training School for a two years course. Maj. General R. R. Jackson, U. R. K. of P. has reappointed Col. Edw. F. Mitchell of this city as Aid-de-Camp on his staff. Mr. Charles Mason, 2803 10th Ave. So. one of the oldest business men in the city, who conducted a teaming and express business, has sold out and retired on account of failing health. Mr. J. Frank Nickens, of the C. P. Ry. is on the Boston run. He still resides in Montreal. Mr. John Monroe, 3633 Snelling Ave. So., has been confined to his home for five weeks. He is suffering from an attack of rheumatism. And the latest reports are that he is slowly improving. The Junior Choir of Pilgrim Baptist Church elected the following officers: Gertrude Howard, President; Lelo Manning, V. Pres.; Ida Mae Johnson, Treas.; Henry Johnson, Librarian, John Hickman, Jr., Director. Motto: Watch what we do. Mrs. Richard E. Newton, 700 Oakdale Ave. is at the Asbury Hospital, suffering from paralysis of the right side. Her sister, Mrs. S. M. Jones of Topeka, Kansas, has arrived and will remain during her illness. Mr. Newton has the sympathy of his many friends who hope for her recovery. Pres. Elder E. E. Jackson was in the Twin Cities during the past week. Quarterly meetings were held at the churches in both cities. SAMPLE SHOES. BEST BARGAINS DAHL'S - 1424 WASHINGTON AV. S. GRAND MASS MEETING Everyone asked to be present. 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. Subscribe to the Star. Everybody's News—Everybody's Paper. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. GOV. DONAGHEY. THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER AT LITTLE ROCK AND EARL GILCHRIST. Address Address --- at the same time will be imposed with fullest consideration of his inherent weaknesses, his moral and intellectual development and his immaturity. As American citizens we revolt at the idea of society attempting to remedy the unexplained rashness of The funeral of Mrs. Fannie Banks Johnson, who died at the City Hospital Oct. 23rd was held at Gill's Undertaking rooms on last Wednesday. Rev. M. W. Withers preached the sermon. Services were also held at the grave. The deceased was for many years a resident of this city. Her husband, Albert Johnson, survives her. She was 48 years old. The Ball given by the Odd Fellows at Dearborn Hall on Tuesday night was fairly well attended owing to the inclement weather. The Flour City Club gave its first Fall Ball on Friday and the Hall was crowded. The Social Ten will give a Grand Ball at Tschida's Hall on Nov. 6th. Admission 25c. HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL The Dorcas Society of the Ladies of Bethesda Baptist Church will give a Harvest Home Festival on Nov. 7, 8 and 9th, at the Church. Interesting program each evening. Mr. Henry Green has returned from Omaha. It is necessary that the personals must be sent by Wednesday. Be sure and sign all communications. The Foraker Cafe is doing a good business at their new location 511 4th Ave. So. OPEN FROM 6 A. M. TO 1 A. M. BY PROF. CLARENCE CAMERON WHITE at Dyer's Music Hall, 23 So. 5th St., St. Paul. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8th. FURNISHED ROOMS, two nice rooms, by the day or week, con- venient for railroad men, bath, hot and cold water. Apply Mrs. G. Re- velle, 517 12th Ave. So. Mr. Wm. Dunigan the taller, 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. We want 500 subscribers before January 1, 1912. You can help us. POST CARDS—$1.00 Per dozen, Retouched and Photo-Finished at LARSON'S, opp. Milwaukee Depot. 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. Smoke the Reliable 5e SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5e impetuous youth by legalized murder; we hope you will not allow this ering boy to be exterminated, thereby encouraging other such exterminations and making it impossible for society ever to learn why such crimes are committed and to discover and apply fundamental cures. Address ... Address ... TAG DAY—NOVEMBER 1st. Address Address MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM. Whereas, It is the purpose of the Minneapolis Sunday Forum to send a delegate to the Inter-State Literary Society, which meets in December of each year. Be it resolved, That we select our delegate through competitive contests, as follows: Any member of the Forum may enter the contests by writing a paper. All papers must be turned over to a committee of examiners selected by the Forum, out of which, three are to be selected. The three papers selected are then to be delivered before the Forum and a committee of Judges selected by the Forum. The winner of this contest will then be accorded the honor of representing the Forum at the Inter-State meeting. Be it further resolved, That all papers must be turned in on or before November 19th. Be it further Resolved, That all committees shall consist of Afro Americans and residents of the Twin Cities. THE SOUTHERN THEATRE. The Southern Theatre has complied with all requirements of law and has passed that thorough inspection which was made last week by the special committee of the Council, and the Building Inspector and Fire Marshal. We are glad to make this announcement, because Manager Kelley has been at all times courteous to the Negro patrons of his theatre, and, whenever, he has an opportunity books Negro acts from the local spot light singers to the high class traveling teams. Although the Southern is comparatively a new house, many performers of our race have found a week's engagement, when they needed it through Mr. Kelley. Therefore, we can assure our readers that The Southern affords refined, profitable and amusing enjoyment to all without unjust discrimination. Patronize those enterprises that offer you protection. WAIT FOR THE BIG BALL TSCHIDA'S HALL, NOVEMBER 6th Carl D. Pickett Mgr. Admission 25c. All advertisements must be paid for in advance. Copy for publication must be written on one side. "The CENSUS BUREAU officially certifies MINNEAPOLIS as the HEALTHIEST CITY in the UNITED STATES." No.11. It would be a blot on the name of your state and upon the name of America for Earl Gilchrist to be hanged. We most earnestly appeal to you to prevent this impending tragedy. Very respectfully, ...... ...... MADAM HACKLEY'S RECITAL. Chicago, Ill., Oct. 25—Madam E. Azella Hackley was greeted by a packed house of music-lovers on last Thursday night at Orchestra Hall, Michigan Ave., and Jackson Boulevard. The occasion was the retiring recital of this noted singer, and it proved to be the greatest event in the history of Chicago people. It was a success from every angle, notably in point of art, attendance and appreciation. It was largely through the efforts of Wm. Cary B. Lewis, Editor of the Illinois Chronicle who was the manager and press agent that Orchestra Hall was packed from pit to dome. Visitors were here from several states and the society people were out in great style, leaders occupying the twenty-three boxes. It is safe to state that it was the grandest and most brilliant musical and social affair that has ever taken place in this city. It was the first time that the colored people have ever had Orchestra Hall and they turned out in taxi's and auto's, the ladies wearing beautiful Paris creations and the men in full dress. Madam Hackley rendered her program in a most pleasing manner. In every number she showed the highest training, most wonderful range of voice and gave a series of vocal demonstrations that carried the house by storm. Her songs were sung with all artistry of the finished singer. The recital was of great value to all who heard her. The Tribune and Record-Herald critics spoke of her work in a most complimentary manner. Telegrams were read from all parts of the country by Mr. Cary B. Lewis and she received many handsome boquets. Madam Hackley is being urged to return next spring and train a big chorus for a public musical. INDICTED FOR CONSPIRACY. Attorney Wm. L. Martin, Hon. Thomas Wallace Swann, and Mrs. Ella Martin have been indicted by the grand jury of Cook County, Ill., for conspiracy, assault and for attempting to defeat the ends of justice. Jessie Binga, the real estate dealer got judgment against Mrs. Martin for back rent and dispossessed her. Later on the house was broken into and the furniture replaced. The keeper placed by Binga was assaulted. Their bonds in the three courts against them amounts to $3,000. There has been more than 1,000 depositors registered at the Postal Savings Bank in St. Paul—one tenth of the depositors were Negroes. MUSIC SUNDAY EVENING. DICKERSON'S CAFE. Defective Page SHIFT WEIGHT TO THE ENDS SPEED IS PRIME FACTOR. Long and Rangy Type of Gridiron Player Is Needed For Game's Extremities Under New Rules—Guards and Centers Need Not Be Heavy. Weight as well as speed will again be a determining factor in football this season, according to experts, and the experiences of last season will teach coaches where their weight will be of most avail. To many the mention of weight will indicate a return to the days before the "purity rules," but the weight in this season's game will be in a different place from before the reformation in gridiron tactics, and the quality of speed will be far more necessary than ever before. In the days before the frequent injuries caused a sweeping change in the code governing the pastime weight was concentrated principally in the center of the line, while the ends, the quarterback and often the halves were comparatively light men. With the present code, however, there is little call for weight in the three central positions in the line, the center and the guards, while the fullback, without the assistance of his partners in the back field, necessarily must be a fast man. Weight, in all probability, will go to the ends, while a call for quarterbacks who combine all the old virtues of the director and in addition a certain amount of weight has gone out from the various training camps. The man called "long and rangy" by the baseball writers, who has the necessary physical development for a BOSENWALD, MINNESOTA'S STAR HALF-BACK. [Many western football experts predict that Rosenwald, Minnesota's great half-back, will be given a position on the all American team this fall. Last season he was one of the best back field men in the west.] football player, will be a valuable acquisition for any of the coaches of the west. Two things are absolutely fundamental in the end, speed and weight. With practically every play in the catalogue aimed around the end or off tackle, the man guarding the extremities of the line must necessarily be sufficiently powerful to withstand attack after attack. The abolition of the old push and pull system in interference and helping the runner precludes possibility of plays inside the tackle positions gaining ground, so coaches, as was the case last season, probably will be forced to send play after play against the outskirts of the line. Speed also is required, for the forward pass will wreak havoc with the team which has not a quick pair of ends. It is generally admitted that under the rule prohibiting the ends from interfering with men eligible to receive the forward pass once they have passed the line of scrimmage several are bound to sift through, however effective may be the end's work on the line. So the end will have to have all the intuitive qualities in sizing up a play which in former years were supposed to be vested only in the august person of the quarterback. His speed also must be used in offense, for he is one of the best men eligible to receive forward passes. HOW LANGFORD CAME TO LET CAPONI STAY. Sam Langford journeyed to Winnipeg, Man., a few years ago to battle Tony Caponi. Winnipeg was the latter's stamping ground. The night of the fight a delegation drifted into Langford's dressing room. PETER BROWN "If you knock out Caponl," "the spoke sman announced, "the lights will go out and five men will take turns blazing away at you with their Gatlings." Sam rolled the whites of his eyes and answered, "Vassir." The battle started. Caponi kept wading into Sam, while the latter just stood off and jabbed. In the seventh round Caponi drove a crushing left flush on Sam's jaw. The latter got sore. He also figured that all the gun talk was "bull." Like a wild tiger he started after Caponi and with lefts and rights battered him over the ring. Measuring Tony, Sam slammed over a right, and the latter began to slink to the floor. The lights began to flicker, and suddenly all was dark. From the ring came a loud shriek. "For goodness' sake, turn on dem lights." And when they blazed again Sam was standing in the ring supporting Caponi. That fight went the limit. GOOD KICKERS IN DEMAND. Football Coaches Devoting Time to Men Who Can Goot Ball. All the colleges are devoting much time to their drop and place kickers. Marshall at Pennsylvania, Dean at West Point, Topham at Bucknell, Howe at Yale, Sprackling at Brown, Thorpe at Carlisle and Butler at Cornell are but a few of the men very likely to score by putting the ball over the bar if 1915 Photo by American Press Association DEAN, WEST POINT'S STAR KICKER. their mates can get within twenty to forty yards of the goal line. Such perfection in the art of drop kicking would have been thought impossible only a few years ago. Davenport of Maroons Quits Football. Ira Davenport, the University of Chicago's great quarter mile runner and last year a member of the varsity eleven, playing in the backfield, has decided to devote all of his attention to track athletics and will not play football again. FORWARD PASSES. Brown has developed another star in Crowther, its diminutive halfback. He has been the feature of several of Brown's games, making many spectacular runs. Michigan seems also to have a one man team, as Thompson, their halfback, made all the touchdowns against Case school recently and seemed to be about the whole show. Brown's interference this season is the best thing in that line that has been seen for a decade. Sprackling follows it like a deer, and it seems almost impossible to break up. Football critics the country over are surprised at the remarkably strong showing that the small elevens have been making this fall. They can advance no particular reason for the form reversal. Minnesota football experts are making a great fuss over Ralph Capron, the Gophers' new back field star. Ralph's brother used to win games for Minnesota by kicking field goals; hence the enthusiasm over Ralph. TWIN CITY STAR SERVED IN MANY CAPACITIES Brief Record of Man Who Served as a Cook In the Union Army, Wounded at Battle of Fair Oaks and Subsequently Enlisted in Twentieth New York Colored Regiment. By N. BARNETT DODSON. New York.—William E. Gross, the subject of this sketch, was born, reared and educated in New York city. He is of Indian extraction on his father's side and is one of New York's oldest and most highly respected citizens. While attending the old Mulberry street public school, of which the Rev. John Peterson was the principal, young Gross won several prizes for excellence in his studies. When the civil war broke out he secured the position of cook in the Army of the Potomac, in which position he witnessed some stirring scenes on the battlefield. While he was not an enlisted soldier, he nevertheless performed some difficult tasks for the soldiers in camp, warning them many times of the approach of the enemy. At the battle of Fair Oaks and Malvern Hill, however, he was severely wounded in the performance of his duty. After returning to New York, where he recovered from his wound, Mr. Gross enlisted in the Twentieth New York colored regiment. Fearing that the physical strain would be too much for their son, Mr. and Mrs. Gross persuaded him to follow a more quiet life. Whereupon Mr. Gross secured a position as waiter, in a restaurant and afterward became steward for one of New York's wealthy clubs. In this position he met men of national promi- M. B. H. nence and wealth, whose friendship he turned to good account in dollars and cents. By thrift and economy he saved enough of his earnings to secure a first class catering outfit and soon launched out into business for himself. He has been eminently successful in his line and numbers among his patrons some of the wealthiest families in the city. Being well known and having bad years of experience at the trade before entering business on his own hook gave Mr. Gross a prestige which meant success from the very start. Of course he met obstacles, some prejudice and difficulties, but he persistently overcame them. Mr. Gross has been associated in almost all good movements for the betterment of the race for many years. In secret and benevolent organizations he is perhaps better known first as a past officer in the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. When the Society of the Sons of New York was a potent factor in the social club life among Afro-Americans Mr. Gross was one of its most active and influential members. He served the society in the capacity of president for three years. Of the many public movements in which Mr. Gross has taken part and which he has aided with his money and personal effort it was not until the heated discussion of a decade or two ago to decide the question of mixed schools in New York that his real race pride asserted itself. It was largely through Mr. Gross' influence with Grover Cleveland, who was then governor of New York state, that the governor quickly concluded to sign the mixed school bill. State Convention In New York. The sixteenth annual session of the New York colored Baptist state convention will be held with the Day Star Baptist church, in One Hundred and Fifty-seventh street, New York, Rev. Dr. R. J. Brown pastor, for four days, beginning on Thursday, Oct. 20. At this session the convention aims to raise $3.500 for the following purposes: Education and home and foreign missions. President, Rev. Dr. S. W. Timms of Holy Trinity Baptist church, Brooklyn; corresponding secretary, Rev. T. J. King, pastor of the Messiah Baptist church, Yonkers, N. Y. WILLIAM R. GROSS GREETINGS TO ALL KNIGHTS TEMPLARS: Dear Brothers Sir Knights as your Grand Marshal for the International Conference of Knights Templars which will convene in the city of Washington in 1912, I send you greetings and ask that you begin preparing to make the pilgrimage to that city. Get ready for the grand parade to be held on that occasion. Let us show the world just what we can do in this matter. It will require the united efforts of all who are interested in the success of Templarism to make this a day long to be remembered among our number. I hope that each jurisdiction will keep me informed as to their intention to participate in this grand affair. I shall be pleased to hear from any Sir Knight and to furnish any information he may desire. Yours fraternally, Howard W. Pinn 91 W. Rutland Square, Boston, Mass ON TO WASHINGTON CLUB. Past Eminent Commander, Walker Williams informs us that Pilgrim Commandery No. 22 of St. Paul, has organized an "On to Washington Club" and they expect to march with swords glittering in the parade at the International Conference which will be held in Washington, D. C. in 1912. St. James Commandery is coming by leaps and bounds. A long felt want has been supplied. Pioneer Lodge of Masons No. 1 of St. Paul closed a deal for a brick dwelling on Rondo St. for $6,250. OFFICERS OF THE IMPERIAL COUNCIL. The officers of the Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine, who were elected at their convention at Atlantic City, are Eugene Philips, New York, Imperial Potentate; Jose H. Sherwood, St. Paul, Minn., Deputy Imperial Potentate; William D. Morris, New Orleans, La., Imperial Chief Rabban; Andrew J. Sellars, Philadelphia, Pa., Imperial Associated Rabban; Geo. W. McCoin, St. Louis, Mo., Imperial High Priest and Prophet; J. Frank Blackbury, Imperial Treasurer; John H. Murphy, Baltimore, Md., Imperial Recorder; Levi Williams, Jersey City, N. J., Imperial Asst. Recorder; J. A. Ross, Buffalo, N. Y., Oriental Guide. NEGRO USHER8 AT TAFT MEETING. Messrs. A. V. Hall, S. Ed. Hall, Thos. N. Morgan and Fred D. McCracken were among the ushers at the Taft meeting at the Auditorium. Many prominent white men acted in same capacity. 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. Wanted — Local correspondent. State experience and salary. Address Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. THANKSGIVING DINNER. The Men's Safe Club of St. James A. M. E. Church will serve a Thanksgiving Dinner in the Church Parliars on Thanksgiving Day from 12 M. to 10 P. M. An excellent program will be rendered at 8:30 P. M. You are invited. A NEGRO FOOT-BALL PLAYER. The University of Nebraska team which was defeated by the University of Minnesota on last Saturday, had among their players Mr. Clinton Ross, who on account of a sore shoulder, was kept on the side lines. Mr. Ross is a member of the Sophomore Law Class, and has the reputation and appearance of a great football player. 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. Verily—"More sharper than a serpents' tooth is an ungrateful child. The Boys' Culture Club Foot Ball team would like to arrange a game with any team in the twin cities whose average is 110 lbs. 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. Don't blame our correspondents if your notes are not inserted. The Editor alone is responsible. He cuts all copy for this publication. 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. EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION Would it not be a good thing to organize a National Editorial Press Association? The Bee doesn't mean a bogus institution or an institution that will admit persons who say that they are editors but in reality they are nothing but frauds. An editorial association among colored editors is what is needed in this country. A real live intellectual body of men who edit legitimate papers. The country is full of newspaper frauds who are imposing upon the country. This city is an asylum for all kinds of frauds. There are frauds in every profession in this city. RECORD OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. Colored Americans having been permitted to be disf-anchised 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 be tween now and 1912 they will keep them open.—The Bee, Wash. D. C. 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. 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. HAVE YOU VISITED The Railroad Men's Buffet, the latest added feature to the Porters' and Walters' club at 251 Hennepin Ave. Manager Glover Shull has put in a Grill Room. Meals are served from 25 cents up. The cuisine and service is the best in the City. Adv. 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 diseases) accidents, and death see Hustling 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. A. Milady's Mirror A Beautiful Arm. In developing the curves which should show on the fore arm a ten minute—not too violent—dumbbell exercise daily is an excellent thing. The dumbbells should weigh one pound. Clinching the hands with arm extended and lifting the hand up and down by bending the wrist will work wonders in a short time. If the skin on the upper arm is rough and red an occasional use may be made of pumice stone dipped in lemon juice diluted with water. The arms should not be exposed to the air unless rubbed with cold cream and covered with powdered oatmeal or some good dusting powder. For pointed elbows soaking in hot water for ten minutes and then massaging with a cream which has a basis of olive oil is a good thing. For fattening the arms in general bathe them alternately in hot and cold water, finishing with cold. In drying the flesh it is a mistake to rub too hard, but if the drying process is not thorough the skin will become coarse. It is seldom that arms are too fat. For such cases there are several massage rollers which if applied will cause the flesh to melt away like dew before the morning sun. If the wrist is properly exercised it will keep slender, and then it would be difficult to imagine a too fat arm. The fingers should all be exercised separately by making each of them meet the thumb tip to tip, forming a round, then opening and closing twenty times in succession. This will be found to add greatly to the "expression" of the hands, which forms a most subtle attraction. For the Housewife. Immediately after washing the dishes and pans the housewife's hands should be carefully washed in clean warm water with the toilet soap, using a nailbrush at the same time. There will be a tremendous saving to the fingers if the pans are washed by putting a strong soap powder into them as soon as removed from the stove, adding a little hot water and then replacing them on the stove for a few minutes. When the water comes to a boll a small stiff brush may be washed around in the tins. They are rinsed in clear water and are scrupulously clean without the fingers having come into contact with the grease. When the fingers have been washed and wiped the nails and backs of the hands are to be thoroughly rubbed with vaseline or cold cream and gloves drawn on. They should be worn all the time that sweeping and dusting are being done. On finishing the housework the gloves are removed and the skin will be found soft and smooth. If any cream adheres it may be washed off, wiping with a dry towel. This treatment will keep the skin soft, no matter what work is done. Health For the Hair To keep the hair healthy as well as clean it should be massaged regularly for a few minutes every night and if possible every morning as well. Pass the tips of the fingers lightly but firmly all over the scalp with a rotary movement. This treatment, combined with plenty of brushing in the open air, will do more toward making the scalp healthy and producing a thick, vigorous growth of hair than any other known method. It will also prevent the hair from falling out. With some present modes of coiffure the woman who has not much hair of her own has to supplement with false hair, and, though this is unpleasant, it cannot well be avoided. But wear as little of it as you can do with and have it cleaned regularly. To Soften Water: When the skin is affected by the hardness of the water add this lotion to the water and it will soften it; Borax, one-half ounce; almond meal, three ounces; powdered rocst root, one ounce; fine oatmeal, three ounces. Mix thoroughly, divide into small portions and tie up into little muslin bags. Soak one of the bags overnight in the water to be used for washing in the morning and the water will be soft and the complexion much improved. Combs and Hairpins. Wear as few hairpins and combs as possible, as these drag the hair and stop it from growing, and, above all, if you want thick, healthy hair be careful of your brushes and combs. Have them washed at least once a week, and never make use of public dressing room brushes and combs, which in all probability have not a large acquaintance with soap and water and may have been last used by—who knows? Hand Soap. A homemade soap to whiten the hands and face may be made as follows: Lemon juice, one wineglassful; cau de cologne, one wineglassful; a good brown soap, two cakes. Scrape the soap to a fine powder, mix with the other ingredients and use instead of ordinary soap when washing the hands. oF fF fe de ff / | | | | | | L Detective Pag THE TWIN CITY STAR No. IL Saturday, October 28, 191] “> Entered in the Post ottice at Min- neapolis, June 23, as second class mat- ter. ee Published Every Saturday by CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 1419 Washington Ave. So. Minne- apolis, Minn. T. S. Center 2520. Room 1020 Met. Life Bldg., Phone Nic. 1534 a Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ........0ceeeeee ee BBM SIX MONTHS ........eeeeeeeee 296 8 MONTHS ......--.secee eee 75 Advertising rate per inch 60c. Special rates furnished on application Subscribers are earnestly request- ed to report to the office any irregu- Jarities in the delivery of their paper; also any change of address. Subscribers wishing the ‘Twin City Star” discontinued at the expiration of their subscriptions should notify us to that effect; otherwise we shall consider it their wish to have it con- tinued. Order for discontinuance must be accompanied by payment: of all arrears. ‘All personal advertisements in the local columns must be paid for in ad- vanee. All public comment inserted only over the author's signature Foreign subscriptinus solicited. Unsigned notices will not be In- serted In these columns. Free space In these columns for advertisements, where proceeds are donated to charity. All matter must reach us by Wed- neaday for Insertion, ee TAG DAY—NOVEMBER ist. Wf It's In the Star, It's right. Justice Harlan is dead. Negroes should honor his memory. According to his interpretation of the Constitu- tion they were entitled to Equality before the Law. ‘We congratulate the St. Paul Daily News for their efforts in behalf of Earl Gilchrist, the 15-year old Negro boy condemned to death, and we re publish their appeal to the people, asking them to sign a petition in his behalf. We again thank the News for this act of humanity for one of our race. CONSTITUTION IS DIRECTLY VIOLATED. “It would be a crying shame against the people of the country to admit that the Constitution of the United States was being indirectly violated; and no man is a safe legislator or representative of the people who favors the Indirect violation of the Constitution of the United States.” —Sen, Heyburn. UNLIMITED LAWLESSNESS. The sentiment of the American public knows no bounds. They chose any time or place to perform any ceremonies which may appeal to their fads or fancies. — The lynching of Negroes by white men is prevalent, yet the lynching of white men by white men has proven that this lawlessness is not born of prejudice alone, but out of a custom practiced by these public execu- tioners, who disregard the written laws of the land and hold justice as a mockery. Policy writers will soon learn that they live under the same law that convicted Albert Adams, a millionaire lottery (policy) owner of New York City to a term in Sing Sing. Not only do women play the game of policy, or buy the lottery drawings, but the regular female customers do so by proxy. They “phone” thelr plays in to the writer, and they get what is coming to them if they win. It is lucky for Jailer Loomis that none of the well known prisoners escaped from the County Jail. It was just a Negro barglar, who had nothing, therefore, no one can claim that Loomis was bribed. “The Republican Party is a ship, all else is the sea,” said Fred. Doug- lass. The Grand Old Man was un- questionably right when he made this assertion. But since the many changes, it 1s better to be drifting on the bosom of the deep blue sea with a fe preserver and a hope of reseue, than as a stowaway among the cargo of an ill-fated tramp manned by in- competent officers and a mutinous crew. Minnesota will have a Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythians. ‘The Twin City Star 1s now a legal newspaper, according to the Laws of ‘Minnesota, THE NEWSPAPER AND ITS EDITOR. Editing a newspaper in some re- spects is a good deal like preaching. ‘The gospel truth must be presented in the form of geperalities or some fel- low will get hit and howl, says a re cent writer. Few persons like truth, even in homeopathic doses, if it hits them. But while preachers and editors are criticised for what they do say, no one thinks of giving them credit for what they do not say. Yet what they keep to themselves constl- tutes the major portion of what they know about people. Very many peo- ple harbor the belief that newspa- pers are eager to publish derogatory things. It's a mistake. There isn't a newspaper that could not spring a sensation in the community at any time by merely telling what it knows. There is not a newspaper that does not keep under the lock of secrecy scores of derogatory things which never meet the public eye or reach the public ear. Deciding what not to print 1s the most troublesome part of newspaper work. How many good stories are suppressed for innocent relatives and for the public good, no- body outside of a newspaper office has any idea of. In some instances he who flies into a passion because a newspaper prints something about him which he considers uncompli- mentary has every reason to feel pro- foundly grateful to the newspaper for publishing so little of what it knows of him. And oft times the loudest bluffer is the most vulnerable to at- tack. A big noise is often a device employed to cover trepidation. News- papers put up with more bluffing than any other agency would endure. It is not because they lack courage; it is because they are unwilling to use their power to destroy or ruin unless the interests of society im- peratively demand it. It might be well for some people to reflect upon these truths and in silent gratitude accept mild admonition, lest worst befall them.—Minneapolis Argus. ‘The gubernatorial election in Mas- sachusetts will be watched with in- terest 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 gover nor, is a Taft man. The League is in the limelight. Will prejudices ot principles predominate? The “Japs” who replaced the Negro walters on the Great Northern Dining Cars “Did not make Good.” “Wherever any race or group of peo- ple learn to do a common thing in an uncommon way, by putting brain, skill and conscience into labor, that race or group of people ts likely to solve all the problems that surround them.”"—Dr. Washington, The Items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the ‘Twin Gity Star. ADVERTISEMENTS. Newest Dances Will be Featured. Mrs. Nellie McC::lough accompanied by Mrs. J. H. Stewart, recently re turned 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 feat ure during the winter at Dearborn Hall, 45 So. 5th St. Minneapolis the following dances: “Douglass lut two-step,” “The Del Norte Schot tische,” and a “New Spanish Walts." Regular patrons and their friends are invited. Admission 35c. THE SOCIAL TEN will give a GRAND BALL at Tschida’s Hall November 6, rgt1 McCullough’s Orchestra Gos Ee $.99, wi iN Ny ce COMMITTEES OF ARRANGEMENTS Chas. Charleston ..............Pres Jacob Giles .............24.Ve Pres. ohn Martin ..........5s0++ ++ 880"ys Andy Combe ................. Treas. Carl D, Pickett ........Business Mgr. JUDGE JOHNSON....FLOOR MGR. Admission asc. TWIN CITY STAR 1. W. 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