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Defective Page VOL. 2 Single Copies 5 Cents ury, who was the visiting guest of honor, was the next speaker. He has been in active political life for many years, and had known Mr. Francis many years. He congratulated the host on this special occasion, and also the guest of honor on his rapid advancement, expressed himself as being proud of the opportunity to meet the prominent member of his race at this appropriate event. Mr. Francis was then introduced. He thanked his friends for their appreciation, and in a modest way told of his embarrassment, as he had never felt that he had done more than his duty. He attributed his success to his good wife, whose timely advice has been of unquestionable value believing that individual effort was the solution of all problems of all races—and that the Negro who advances lends to the progress of his race. Owing to the lateness of the hour Mr. Francis did not attempt a speech. The host then offered a toast to his honored guest, which was drank by his enthusiastic admirers. After singing, Should auld acquaintance be forgot" many departed, while others remained to "hall with uncontrolled delight, and general voice, the happy night." 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. 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 Nov. 5th, 3 P. M. under the auspices, of the Board of Managers of the Old Folks Home and Orphanage. Jas. Allen, the Negro who escaped from Ramsey County Jail is still at large. Mrs. Laura Smith of 189 West 3rd St., died Oct. 27th of heart trouble. She was 70 years old. Mr. "Billy" Briggs is very sick at his home. Mr. E. W. Brooks of New Orleans, La., is visiting his cousin, Mr. J. E. Murphy, the postal clerk. Mrs. Clarence L. Smith has returned from Chicago, where she attended the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Jennie E. Johnson, who died Oct. 16, at Jackson, Mich. The Catholic Men's Club gave a Halloween Dance at Bowley Hall on Tuesday which was a grand success. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Finch, of Seattle, are visiting in the city. 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. Mrs. W. D. Carter has moved to Jefferson City, Mo., where her husband, Rev. Carter is located. Mr. H. Robinson a carrier of the Postal Service, formerly of 473 Blair St., has moved his family to 266 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul. 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. SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER 35c at the St. Louis Kitchen from 12 M. till 3:30 P. M. 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. ST. PAUL A TOKEN OF ESTEEM. HON. Wm. T. FRANCIS IS GUEST OF HONOR AT A GRAND BANQNET TENDERED HIM BY A LEADING CITIZEN. A distinguished visitor present. Mr. John A. Dillingham of 569 Rondo St., entertained many of his friends at his beautiful residence in honor of Mr. Wm. T. Francis, a man whose name has become identical with all things which are for the betterment of his race, especially those of the community. After all the guests had arrived, they were conducted into the dining room, where a banquet table presented itself, tastefully decorated, and laden with the choicest delicacies and most tempting viands. Most of the banqueters were attired in the conventional evening dress, and their formal appearance lent greater honor to the occasion. Mr. Morris invoked the Divine blessing. Oyster Bisque—Haut Sauterne Vegetable Salad, Crackers, St. Julian (Payne Dressing) Young Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce Potatoes, (Hamm's Special) Peas Coffee, Cigars. Those present were Messrs. L. M. Terrell, W. V. Howard, Thos. H. Lyles, Alex Payne, Ora C. Hall, Geo. W. Wills, Dr. Val. do. Turner, C. H. Miller, B. F. Simpson, Fred. D. Parker, Owen Howell, S. Ed. Hall, J. H. Charleston, Fred D. McCracken, Edw. DeBaptist, G. B. Lowe, J. H. Loomis, J. Q. Adams, R. B. Chapman, Chas. H. Booker, Edw. James, Hon. C. F. Adams of Washington, D. C., Atty. Wm. R. Morris and B. S. Smith and Chas. S. Smith, of Minneapolis. A letter of regret was read from Atty. Fred. L. McGhee, who was unable to be present owing to sickness, and pressure of legal business. When the dinner was over, Mr. Dillingham briefly told why he had attempted to show his esteem for his loyal friend Mr. Francis, and that he believed that such expressions of regard should be given those who deserve them while they are alive, because there is a certain pleasure in receiving commendation from those whose expressions we appreciate. He felt that Mr. Francis was deserving of all praise for his achievements, his rise from office boy of the Northern Pacific Ry., to the Chief Clerk of the Legal department and to be one of its Attorneys. He then introduced Atty. B. S. Smith of Minneapolis, who struck a chord which re-echoed throughout the remarks of the speakers who followed him. Messrs. Thos. H. Lyles, Fred. D. Parker, Ora C. Hall, Chas. S. Smith, Walker Williams and James H. Loomis spoke briefly, each responding with very appropriate remarks. Mr. Fred D. McCracken, interested his hearers when he told of the honor bestowed on Mr. Francis while at Washington, when he was a candidate for the position of Minister to Hayti, and of the recognition and support given him by the representatives of his state, Secretary of State, and members of his race during his stay. Atty. W. R. Morris spoke of him as a remarkable young man, and the only Negro Clerk of a Supreme Court, that being the Supreme Court of the G. U. of O. F. which is composed of the best judicial talent in the order which comprises over 800,000 Negroes. Mr. Chas. Miller, a product of St. Paul, told of their friendship which had existed from boyhood days, and "Billy" was his friend, and that there were four boys present who had grown up together in St. Paul and they had always stuck together and each one had accumulated property and were tax payers, namely, Dr. Geo. W. James and Edw. James and "Billy", Mr. Owen Howell in fitting remarks evidenced that the Negroes of St. Paul had done their part when Mr. Francis made a recorl campaign as a candidate for the assembly, and that they differed politically there has always existed a true friendliness and a business relation between them. Editor Adams of the Appeal told of his value and counsel and inestimable worth to the community and that the remarks of the gentlemen who preceded him had expressed his sentiments, Hon. Cyrus Field Adams, the Assistant Register of the U. S. Treas- CELEBRATED VIOLINIST TO APPEAR. PROF. CLARENCE CAMERON WHITE Violin Recital, November 8. Dyer Music Hall. Attendance 50c. Everyone asked to be present. YOUNG ROAST TURKEY Cranberry Sauce. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., NOVEMBER 4, 1911. DO YOU WANT THIS MAN TO SAVE THIS BOY? "Please sign this petition to save my 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 Daily 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 ..... DEATH OF PRESIDENT MAYO'S WIFE. The entire army of Knights Templars in the United States and Canada unite in extending their heart felt sympathy to Sir Wm. H. Mayo President of the International Conference, whose wife, after a long protracted illness, passed through the portals of death into life eternal, from her home at Frankfort, Ky., on Thursday, Sept. 21, 1911. Mrs. Mayo was a great sufferer for more than four years. She however, bore her suffering with patience and Christian fortitude. While from a natural standpoint we extend our sympathy to Sir Knight Mayo, his son, his daughter and other relatives, yet from a spiritual view point, we feel to congratulate Mrs. Mayo as having fought the gool fight, as having kept the faith and finished the work given her to do, and has gone to Him who says to us all, "Be thou faithful unto death and I will give you a crown of life." Rest to her ashes. Peace to her soul.—The Recorder. Expressions of sympathy have been extended to their beloved Fraters by St. James Commandery of Minneapolis and Pilgrim Commandery of St. Paul. The One More Effort Club met with Mrs. Geraldine White, 659 University Ave. on Wednesday last. It was a large meeting and an excellent program. A force of Negro Redcaps have replaces the white ones at the Union Station in St. Paul. Mrs. Mayme Geraldine Williams, formerly of St. Paul is now in Wichita, Kansas, where her mother is very ill. Mrs. Williams resides at 1803 S. Mosley Ave., and wishes to be remembered to her many friends. Mr. George Young of N. Y. City spent a few days in the Twin Cities. While here he visited several churches and the Y. W. C. A. AT PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH For the benefit of Church Fund. Mr. Carl D. Pickett, and his bride formerly Miss Hattie Marshall, of Springfield, Ill., have returned to the city. They were in Chicago at the residence of Mrs. Steele, 42 W. 35th St. Rev. Wood performed the ceremony. A RESTAURANT AND DAIRY LUNCH ROOM HAS BEEN RECENTLY OPENED BY MR. GEO. DAVIS AT 154 E. THIRD ST. SERVICE IS THE VERY BEST. YOUR PATRON-AGE IS SOLICITED.—Adv. GOV. DONAGHEY, THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER AT LITTLE ROCK AND EARL GILCHRIST. at the same time will be imposed with fullest consideration of his inherent weaknesses, his moral and intellectual development and his immaturity. impetuous youth by legalized murder; we hope you will not allow this erring boy to be exterminated, thereby encouraging other such exterminations and making it impossible for It would be a blot on your state and upon America for Earl Gilchanged. As American citizens we revolt at the idea of society attempting to remedy the unexplained rashness of ..... MINNEAPOLIS The Ladies of the Afro-American Charity Club will give a CHARITY BALL at Dearborn Hall, 45 So. 5th St. Minneapolis on Thursday, Dec. 7, 1911. Admission 35c. The proceeds are to assist them in their charitable work. The officers of the Club are Mrs. W. R. Donovan, Pres. Mrs. A. A. Ford, Secretary, Mrs. Mattle Darby, freas. Rev. R. M. Toombs has sued the proprietors of the Elgin Lunch Rooms for refusing to serve him. Morris & Franklin will appear as his attorneys. ELI MILLER RECEIVES CLEMENCY Mr. John Allison of the Sheriff's Office of this city made a personal plea to the Board of Pardons, which is composed of Gov. Eberhardt, Atty. General Simpson and Chief Justice Stark, in behalf of Eli Miller, who is at Stillwater Prison, suffering from tuberculosis of the glands. His sentence of four years was commuted, and he may soon be on parole. Mrs. Ione E. Gibbs, Pres. of the Federated Women's Clubs of Minnesota and her two sons, Hiram K. and John Gibbs, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. John Allison, Mrs. W. R. Donovan, Mrs. Ophelia Rice, and Hon. W. R. Morris attended the mass meeting in St. Paul last Sunday. Mrs. Gibbs and Atty Morris represented this city on the program. Mr. Samuel Tolson, now of Chicago wishes to be remembered to his old friends. Mr. Tolson says that Messrs. Raleigh Thompson and Phil. Reid have opened a fine saloon at 3212 State Street. Mrs. Samuel King of 1508 5th St So. entertained Wednesday afternoon at progressive Whist in honor of Mrs George Saunders of Chicago and Mrs John Nelson of Cedar Rapids, ias Prizes were won by Mrs. George Saunders, Mrs. Benjamin Blackburn and Mrs. Wallace Bass. NOVEMBER 10, 1911. ROYAL FAMILY DANCING CLASS ARCADE HALL 1311 Washington Ave. So. CLASSES EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Admission 25c. Prof. W. H. Hodges of Chicago, will instruct. Latest Dances our feature TYLER'S ORCHESTRA. 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. impetuous youth by legalized murder; we hope you will not allow this erring 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 WAIT FOR THE BIG BALL TSCHIDA'S HALL, NOVEMBER 6th Carl D. Pickett Mgr. Admission 25c. THE FLOUR CITY CLUB, Composed of Messers. Geo. Hall, Harry Harper, Willis Colter, Martin Brown, Lewis Marshall, Jas. E. Coombs and Peter Henderson gave their first dance of the season at Dearborn Hall on Oct. 27, which was well attended. Their first attempt to please their patrons met with great success, as it was a decidedly pleasant evening for those who attended. The Earles Orchestra furnished splendid music and dancing continued till 1, A. M. CHAUFFEUR AN INPORTANT WITNESS. Mr. Joshua A. Bobo, of Buffalo, is in the city. He was called here as a witness in the suit of Blakeley vs. Minneapolis Street Railway Co. Mr. Bobo was a Chauffeur and witnessed an accident, when a street car an Hennepin Ave. collided with a cab, throwing the occupants out and injuring them. They have brought suit for $50,000 and he is an important witness. Our Civic Club and Charitable Organizations use our space freely for their notices, without sending write-ups of their achievements. The public should know. It appears that you are not doing anything. The remarks of Mrs. J. H. Hickman at the mass meeting last Sunday met the approval of all her hearers. Mrs. Hickman is a highly intelligent woman and a Christian worker, and is a Power for Right. Dr. Booker T. Washington was the guest of honor at a banquet attended by 25 millionaires at the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago recently. FURNISHED ROOMS, two nice rooms, by the day or week, convenient for railroad men, bath, hot and cold water. Apply Mrs. G. Revelle, 517 12th Ave. So. Mr. Wm. Dunigan the tailor, has moved to 1311 Washington Ave. So. He has fitted up a nice shop and is doing very good work. Dunigan is a hustling young man. Mr. Eugene Baxter, a brother of Mr. Frank Baxter is now with his parents in Frankfort, Ky., and his health is not much improved. 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. No. 12. 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, VIOLIN RECITAL BY PROF. CLARENCE CAMERON WHITE at Dyer's Music Hall, 23 So. 5th St., St. Paul. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8th. MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM. The Sunday Forum will meet at St. Peters A. M. E. Church on Sunday, November 5th, at 3:30 P. M. Atty-F. L. McGhee, Mr. Gale Hillyer and Miss 'ottie Brigham will appear on the program. Jeffry's Orchestra will render choice selections. 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. 25c 25c 25c AT PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH For the benefit of Church Fund. 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. Mrs. Emma Taylor-Jones, Mrs. Mabel Brooks and Mr. J. J. A. Bob composed a jolly auto party on Monday evening. They were driven by Mr. Chas. Butler to St. Paul, where they paid calls, and after returning dined at Dickerson's. The Social Ten will give a Grand Ball at Tschida's Hall on Nov. 6th. Admission 25c. POST CARDS-$1.00 Per dozen. Retouched and Photo-Finished at LARSON'S, opp. Milwaukee Depot. 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. CHURCHE8. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 32d St between 9th and 10th Aves. Services every Sunday 10:30 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. m Sunday school at 12:30. Rev. F. M. Lewis, Pastor 10:30. 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. BETTY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1120 Eighth Street So. Presaching 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. Wilthers, Pastor. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCURCH 5th Ave. So. and 27th St. Minn. Rev A. H. Leaitad, Rector. Service at 8 o'clock P .M. All are invited. Come. ST. PAUL. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. H. P. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller Sts. All are welcome. 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. A GOOD MAN OF LIFE 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, M. G. Rutledge. THE SUNDAY FORUM. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH 3:30 P. M. WHAT CONSTITUTES A SUB- SCRIBER? A court decision has lately been rendered in Massachusetts on what constitutes a subscriber. The judge firmly believed that a man who received the paper, although he never subscribed for it, is entitled to pay. James Thompson moved, and William Robinson took immediate possession, and received and accepted a weekly newspaper that was delivered to him through the mails every week. The goodnatured editor sent accounts frequently, but no attention was paid to them by Mr. Robinson. Finally there was a day of reckoning. Robinson had received the paper for some time, he informed the collector, but he said that he never subscribed and declined to pay for it. The judge personally questioned the defendant, who said that he read and made use of it and was receiving the accounts, which were frequently enclosed in the paper. Judgment was rendered in favor of the newspaper. The judge was severe in his criticism of people who are receiving papers and do not think it worth while to pay for what they receive and make use of it as an act of dishonesty, he said one should acquaint the publisher and pay for what numbers he receives.—X. 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. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson VI.—Fourth Quarter, For Nov. 5, 1911. Text of the Lesson, Est. iv, iv to v, $ Memory Veserves, iv, 13, 14–Golden Text, Ps. exlv, 20—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. Thus far in the story, up to our lesson today, we see the greatness of an earthly king and the magnificence of his kingdom; his ill treatment of a noble woman, put away, but remembered; the choice of another who required nothing but what was appointed for her (i, 19; it, 1, 15); the faithful and unwavering interest of her guardian, Mordecai; the promotion of Human and his plot to kill all the Jews. This brings us to the intercession of Esther in the lesson of today, in which she took the place of death to save the lives of her people (iv, 11). Our mediator actually died in our stead to deliver us from the curse of the law (Galil, 13; iv, 4, 5). The words in iv, 14. "Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" make us think of the words of the Lord Jesus, "For this cause came I unto this hour," "For this cause came I into the world" (John xil, 27; xvill, 37). If we are redeemed by the precious blood of Christ we may be certain that all our life is planned for us according to Eph. ii, 10, and concerning every occasion or opportunity we may be sure that it has been prepared for us; that in it, by dying to self, we may make manifest the life of Jesus (11 Cor. iv, 10, 11; I Sam. x, 7). If we are unwilling He will choose some willing vassal to accomplish his purpose, and the loss will be ours. Esther sent word to Mordecal that he and all the Jews in Shushan should join her and her maidens in a three days' fast and then she would go into the presence of the king on behalf of her people, even if it should mean death to her (iv, 15-17). On the third day she went to the king and obtained favor in his sight and the assurance that he would do for her whatever she asked, even to the half of his kingdom Our Mediator, who is now in the presence of God for us, has given us all that is His and made us joint heirs with Himself. He takes every truly penitent sinner into full partnership with Himself, blotting out all that was against us and putting all His righteousness to our account, because He died for our sins and rose again the third day. If any are perplexed by the three days and nights of the body of Jesus Christ in the tomb and cannot work it in between Friday and the first day of the week let them find the key to the real meaning of the time in this story. They were to fast three days, night and day, and yet on the third day (not the fourth) she went to the king (iv, 16; v, 1). The rest of the Esther story is thrilling as we read of Haman's gallows for Mordecal, his supposition that he was the man whom the king would delight to honor, the king's sleepless night, the record found in the book of the Chronicles concerning Mordecal, Haman's being compelled to do to Mordecal what he had longed to have done to himself, then his being hanged on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecal. How grand the statements of chapters vitt. 11; 1x. 8, margin. "The Jews had light, gladness and joy and honor." "Those who did the business that belonged to the king helped the Jews." TWIN CITY STAR There is but One Path to Peace, Says Respondents, Seems truth. President Scarborough. In his speech at the universal peace congress recently held in London President W. S. Scarborough of Wilberforce O. W. university said: The fact that the wide world is awakening to the dangers confronting society at large is a good sign. We are sure that the weapons of good will eventually be more potential than those of evil in adjusting the Negro question in the states. There must be an uprising of fearless men of all races—men who see the right and dare to do it in averting trouble and discountening anything that penders to race prejudice; men who will preach untrilingly and unceasingly the gospel of the common brotherhood of man; who will work for legislation that will render equal justice to all; who will unite in stifling crime, helping the fallen and guarding the youth; who will plead for that general exercise of Christian fellowship that will lead to confidence in and respect for self and others. The Negro is needed in the development of America. He is native to its customs, its religion and its laws; has virtues as well as vices. He has given his blood in its defense, and it owes him a chance. It becomes a matter of right and duty that both north and south should unite actively in mutual co-operation with the race for law and order, for peace and fraternity, for right and justice. There is but one path to peace and the final adjustment of this question. And that is to use the law for the protection and punishment of white and black citizens alike, to practice the true Christianity that is preached and to leave the door of hope open to the Negro as to any other people. This work will devolve upon godly preachers, self sacrificing, intelligent teachers, devoted philanthropists and wide awake, earnest students of sociology, and it is the mission of the higher institutions of learning for the Negro in the United States to raise up, educate and inspire the coming generations of the race to assist in the consummation of this purpose. NEWSPAPER MEN TO MEET IN TOPEKA, KAN., NOV. 30 Western Negro Press Association Issues Call For Convention. Muskogee, Okla.—President Andrew J. Smitherman of this town and Secretary J. D. Cook of Milwaukee. Wis., have issued an urgent call for the fifteenth annual meeting of the Western Negro Press association, which is to be held in Topeka, Kan., for two days beginning on Thursday, Nov. 30. The president says: "By virtue of the official power vested in me, and in keeping with the decree of the executive board, I hereby call the fifteenth annual session of the association to meet in regular session at the time and place above mentioned. "Each member of the association is particularly urged to be present, either in person or by proxy, and a cordial invitation is hereby extended to all editors, managers, reporters, correspondents, publishers and owners of newspapers who are not members. "Colored newspapers have become very important factors in the social, industrial, economical and political life of America, and it will be well for all newspaper men who can to meet at this convention and discuss the best means of employing this great power for the benefit of the race and the country at large. "There is no greater responsibility than that which rests upon the shoulders of newspaper men, because they are the molders of public opinion. We propose to learn at this convention how best to shape this opinion for the good of the masses as well as the classes." "A very interesting program has been arranged for this occasion, and it will be of much advantage to every editor, publisher and newspaper correspondent to be present. Mutual interchange of views will no doubt be of much benefit to us all." Signed by Andrew J. Smitherman, president, and J. D. Cook, secretary. Leadership of Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois. Speaking of the work of Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, editor of the Crisis Magazine, the Pittsburgh Sunday Press says: "His many scholarly attainments, tireless efforts and unfinching loyalty are known and appreciated. His ceaseless warfare against everything that tends to interfere with the free and full exercise of all the rights and privileges guaranteed to Afro-Americans under the constitution and the laws has stamped him as a leader guided by intelligence, experience and sagacity." Washington Flies No Doubtful Flag. Booker T. Washington, besides being the world's greatest industrial educator, is a missionary Baptist and a black Republican, says the Dallas (Tex.) Express. Of these three things he is never in the mist. Upon these craft he files no doubtful flag. This much cannot be said of his traduces. He does not blow hot and cold on the same subject. The climate and the weather do not affect his mind. He is steadfast. This makes him a shining example. Some Suggestions For Uncle Sam. The Portland (Ore.) Advocate says the federal government has taken hold of the white slave traffic with a vengeance. Now, if it will only do the same with the lynchers this country will soon be rid of that class of outlawry. The consensus of opinion of those who followed up the four public sessions of the fourth annual convention of the National Independent Political league recently held in Boston is that the convention was a magnificent success. Every session open to the public was crowded, whether it was the concert to which admission was charged or the meeting in the little room in the old courthouse, while the mass meetings in the beautiful and commodious new Twelfth Baptist church and in historic Faneuil hall held mammoth audiences. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, J. R. Clifford, Martinsburg, W. Va.; first vice president, the Rev. Byron Gunner, Hillburn, N. Y.; second vice president, the Rev. S. W. Smith, Providence, R. I.; third vice president, L. C. Moore, Mississippi; fourth vice president, Professor Benjamin B. Church, Salisbury, N. C.; fifth vice president, the Rev. W. D. Johnson, Boston; corresponding secretary, William M. Trotter, Boston; recording secretary, James L. Neill, Washington; treasurer, the Rev. C. S. Whitted, Providence, R. I.; financial secretary, W. T. Ferguson, New York; national organizer, the Rev. J. Milton Waldron, Washington; assistant national organizer, J. M. Summers, Xenia, O.; sergeant-at-arms, C. C. Curtis, Iowa; chaplain, the Rev. M. A. N. Shaw, Boston. Executive committee members are: Alabama, Bishop J. W. Alstork; Arkansas, Dr. F. B. Coffin; California, Paul M. Nash; Colorado, George E. Ross; Connecticut, J. W. Lancaster; Delaware, Dr. J. B. Stubbs; District of Columbia, S. L. Corrothers; Florida, A. W. Price; Georgia, Bishop R. S. Williams; Illinois, Dr. C. E. Bentley; Indiana, George L. Knox; Iowa, the Rev. J. C. Reid; Kentucky, J. H. Harris; Louisiana, Captain W. T. Grant; Massachusetts, E. T. Morris; Maryland, the Rev. G. R. Waller; Minnesota, C. S. Smith; Michigan, F. H. Warren; Mississippi, P. S. D. Redmond; Missouri, P. H. Murray; Nebraska, H. J. Plinkett; New Hampshire, J. F. Slaughter; New Jersey, Rev. J. E. Churchman; New York, Bishop Alexander Walters; North Carolina, G. C. Clements; Ohio, J. M. Summers; Oklahoma, M. Twine; Oregon, M. Canady; Pennsylvania, the Rev. E. W. Moore; Rhode Island, the Rev. J. H. Wiley; Texas, Colonel Charles L. Mitchell; Virginia, the Rev. Charles S. Morris; West Virginia, W. T. Hayes and W. H. Marshall. THEATRICAL LIFE AMONG AFRO-AMERICANS NOTED. Bert A. Williams' Success Pointed to as Worthy Example. By LESTER, A. WALTON. WHENEVER the theatrical situation of today relative to the colored performer is made the chief topic of conversation invariably those engaged in discussion make a comparison of present conditions with those of the past, which usually brings forth pessimistic utterances, full grown sighs and gloomy expressions not calculated to put one in good cheer. I, too, have often shaken my head significantly and have found myself in low spirits whenever the subject was brought up in my presence for consideration, but recent events have caused me to shake my head less as well as sigh less vigorously, neither do I utter as many murmurs of discontent, when speaking of the colored amusement world. So busily engaged have we been within the last year or so bemoaning the dark aspect of the colored show business that we have unconsciously got into the habit of looking at things out of blue spectacles only. Many of us have failed to pay particular attention to the steps of progress several of our colored artists have been making lately. If a New York playgoer was asked to tell who was the biggest hit in all the summer shows produced in the metropolis during the torrid season the answer would surely be Bert A. Williams. Although Mr. Williams is traveling with a large white production and may not be so closely associated with members of his race, he reflects great credit on the race of which he is a member. No colored performer has ever reached the position now occupied by Bert Williams. As the real star of a large Broadway production he is certainly a bigger man individually today than when a member of the famous team of Williams and Walker. He is now playing in theaters in which it was never possible for Williams and Walker to secure booking. So if it is true that races are nowadays elevated by the work and success of individuals and not so much by the efforts of the masses then the height reached by Bert A. Williams in the theatrical world is not alone his success, but that of the Negro. That he is not the star of a colored organization is deeply deplored by hundreds of citizens of color, but it must not be overlooked that conditions at this time warrant his actions in becoming connected with a white production. [Mr. Walton is the successful managing and dramatic editor of the New York Age] Have you thought that a paper which is not worth your subscription, --- hearing of na hm tol et moyt al behe The largest manufacturer of Hair preparations in Boston. Dealer in Pure Human Hair Goods. For growing hair on bald heads and bare tapes, use Parrish's Never Fall Hair Food. Per jar. 50c. For developing and beautifying the shine use Parrish's Orange Flower Skin Food. Per jar. 25c. 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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 fallback, 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 1938 ROSEWALD, 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, how ever 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 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. ONLY JUSTICE CAN BRING ABOUT UNIVERSAL PEACE. 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歼 or title of his word shall fail.' 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 war." AMALGAMATION OF RACES. Well Known Anthropologist Notes Change in Color of Afro-Americans. As the earlier separated American types are becoming centralized into one type, so the American Negro, already possessed of many of the mental and emotional characteristics of our nation, has become so importantly different from his African ancestor that to call him a plain Ethiopian would not be touching the point, says Walter Winston Kenilworth in the Forum. He is already an American citizen. Who knows what he will be six generations hence? Apart from this, it remains singularly mysterious just exactly why the Negro type is gradually relinquishing its darker bodily shade and coming into a rarer and more Caucasian color. There are Negroes, and an increasingly growing number of them, whose color is not far removed from that of the average Caucasian of southern Europe or western Asia. Many of them in truth might be taken for orientals of the darker Italian or Spanish types. The only reasonable hypothesis is the amalgamation of the Negro with the Caucasian. It alone can account for the gradual change in the frontal development of the head, the gradual thinning of the lips, the gradual contraction of the nostrils and the gradual change in the texture of the hair, receding from its primitive curly hair, to the straight black coarse hair of the south Asiatic, the Malay or Pacific island type. This is so emphatically striking that attention only need be called to the fact. Concord to Hold Bible Institute. Rev. Dr. S. N. Voss, the well known lecturer and Bibliefist, has been engaged by the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss, pastor of the Concord Baptist church in Brooklyn, to deliver a series of lectures for the benefit of Sunday school teachers and other religious workers in Brooklyn and vicinity. The Bible institute, as it is to be known, will be held under the auspices of the officials of the church and Sunday school for one week, beginning on Monday, Oct. 16. Plank For Next Republican Platform. The Pythian Monitor thinks that in order to win in 1912 the Republican party should base its campaign on human rights and fair play for the man farthest down, regardless of race, color or previous condition. Thus is written the first plank in the next national Republican platform. TWIN CITY STAR moq's 3-ni que J'ha AIDA OVERTON WALKER Appearing with S. H. Dudley and his company in "Mr. Beans from Boston," which is the hit of the season. While passing through St. Paul Monday, Oct. 30th, enroute to the coast, Mrs. J. A. Sales of 108 E. 12th St. entertained at breakfast Mr. and Mrs. J. Alfred Wilson and Mr. William Cumby. Wilson & Cumby are better known in vaudeville as the "Band Man and his Band." Mrs. Wilson was Miss Carrie Lee Allen, who once lived in St. Paul. She is now a bride of three weeks and is accompanying her husband to the coast where they expect to spend the win- 1930 A NEGRO FOOT-BALL PLAYER. Mr. Archer Alexander, was in the line-up of the University of Iowa team which played the University of Minnesota last week, Mr. Alexander is a great player, and a favorite among his team-mates. The University of Iowa to which he belongs has cancelled their games with the University of Missouri, because the Missourians will not play against or with a Negro He is a member of the Senior Class of Civil Engineering. SPECIAL NOTICE. The patronage of the men of the Twin Cities is invited to the Dining Rooms of the Porters' and Waiters' Club, 251 Hennepin Ave., (up stairs). Newly fitted throughout with elegant furnishings and table accessories. Its cuisine under the personal direction of Chef George Mills, its service is capable and cleanly. A special feature is its 5 o'clock dinner accompanied by the latest music. The same reasonable prices. Glover Shull, manager. NEGRO ORDNANCE OFFICER: Mr. M. V. Turpin, an authority on high explosives and ordnance, who has been for two years an instructor at the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., passed through St. Paul enroute Los Angeles, Cal. and visited several of his friends. ROYAL FAMILY DANCING CLASS. Newport Dances will be Featured. Newest Dances Will be Featured. S. Reddixx, and Prof. W. H. Hodges of Chicago will feature the latest dances at the Royal Family Dancing Class at Arcade Hall, 1311 Wash. Ave. So. beginning Friday, Nov. 10th. Admission 25c. It is necessary that the personals must be sent by Wednesday. Be sure and sign all communications. Minnesota will have a Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythians. 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. 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 Parlors on Thanksgiving Day from 12 M. to 10 P. M. An excellent program will be rendered at 8:30 P. M. You are invited. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE. We claim to be the best advertising medium of the Twin Cities, and when you're not advertised in the Twin City Star, you need not show—that's all. Because the people read the Star for the news, especially in Minneapolis. The day of the Town Crier is past. Be up-to-date, Advertise and Pay for it. A newspaper is the best medium. It reaches the homes and firesides of people who attend public entertainments. These people never go out and loiter around and read hand-bills and hang-up notices. They read the Twin City Star. 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. 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. 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. 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 Bellemes 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 Pettls, 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, Ramsly, 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, Hattle Moore, Wm. Howard, Geo. W. Wills, K. Terrell, James A. Vass, W. M. Ross, W. H. Parker, A. Benjamin, O. D. Charleston, Helen A. Clark, Eva G. Guernsey, Addie C. Minor, Dr. Nellie N. Barnsness — Misses Hattie Pettls, Carrie M. Hickman, Nora E. Godelte, 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. Goins, 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. 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. 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. Read The Twin City Star. PETER H. HON. WILLIAM H. LEWIS, ASSISTANT AT- TORNEY GENERAL. The highest position ever held by a Negro. GRAND MASS MEETING the meeting Sunday afternoon at the old State Capitol, of the Colored Orphanage and Old People's Home, for the purpose of arousing greater activity among the colored people of the Twin Cities was a success. Representative citizens of both cities responded to the call, and listened to a lengthy, but splendid program, arranged for the occasion. The inmates of the home were out in force. The children taking part in the program. With J. H. Hickman, Sr., a temporary chairman, introducing Mr. P. H. Lyles as chairman, the fol following exercises were rendered: Invocation by Father Theobald. Song, America. The needs and purposes of the Home by Mr. Owen Howell. Selection by Twin City Band. Selection by Twin City Band. Speech by W. R. Morris, Esq. of Minneapolis, appealing to our people to support the home. An earnest, able and effect effort. Song, "Glory Hallelujah," Orphans' Choir. Stirring speech by Mayor Keller, eulogizing their splendid showing, congratulating them on their good work, telling them that with proper publicity and competent business handling of the affairs of the institution, that the citizens of St. Paul can be depended on to do their share in this noble work. Mrs. Laura D. Hickman easily won the honors as being the most eloquent and best speaker of the day, and the success of the meeting was largely due to her splendid oratorical ability. Father Lealted's talk, advising them to give their statements monthly, to Lodges, Churches, etc. in order to keep in touch with the public was timely and wise, and should be adopted. Good talks were made by Mrs. Ione Gibbs, President Women's State Federation, and Rev. E. H. McDonald also a paper was read by Rev. J. R. White. The meeting was successful financially, $185.00 subscribed, the sale of buttons and collection $27.00, making the receipts for the day of $212.00, and gaining many new friends for the home—W. P. Hough. THE SOUTHERN THEATRE The Southern Theatre has compiled 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. SAMPLE SHOES. BEST BARGAINS DAHL'S—1424 WASHINGTON AV. S. 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. To subscribe is to pay. Subscribe now. Two Dollars a Year. 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. 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. Center 2520. Room 1020 Met. Life Bldg., Phone Nic. 1534. Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ..... 1.25 8 MONTHS ..... $.75 Advertising rate per inch 50c. Special rates furnished on application Subscribers are earnestly request ed to report to the office any irregularities 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 continued. Order for discontinuance must be accompanied by payment of all arrears. All personal advertisements in the local columns must be paid for in advance. All public comment inserted only over the author's signature Foreign subscriptions solicited. Unsigned notices will not be inserted in these columns. Free space in these columns for advertisements, where proceeds are donated to charity. All matter must reach us by Wednesday for insertion. Dont forget the Violin Recital. WEDNESDAY, NOV 8th. The Souvenir Edition of "The Appeal" was issued last week. Editor Adams has again made good. Every one should purchase a copy of this great edition. We have received many petitions in behalf of Earl Gilchrist. Did you sign one? You are going to, probably when it is too late. Some Afro-American pastors would lose their jobs as hod-carriers if they neglected it as they do paying their subscriptions to their race papers. If you discontinue it then they howl, and if you continue to mail it then they say I thought you would have discontinued it when the time had expired. If you write them you get an answer as quick as if you had written to the moon or the sun. Surely Afro-American editors find Jordan a hard road to travel.—Cadiz (Ky.) Informer. Justice Harlan is dead. Negroes should honor his memory. According to his interpretation of the Constitution they were entitled to Equality before the Law. We congratulate the St. Paul Daily News for their efforts in behalf of Earl Glichrist, the 15-year old Negro boy condemned to death, and we republish 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. "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 executioners, who disregard the written laws of the land and hold justice as a mockery. "The Republican Party is a ship, all else is the sea," said Fred. Douglass. The Grand Old Man was unquestionably right when he made this assertion. But since the many changes, it is better to be drifting on the bosom of the deep blue sea with a life preserver and a hope of rescue, than as a stowaway among the cargo of an ill-fated tramp manned by incompetent officers and a mutinous crew. THE NEWSPAPER AND ITS EDITOR. Editing a newspaper in some respects is a good deal like preaching. The gospel truth must be presented in the form of generalities or some fellow will get hit and howl, says a recent 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 constitutes the major portion of what they know about people. Very many people harbor the belief that newspapers 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 is the most troublesome part of newspaper work. How many good stories are suppressed for innocent relatives and for the public good, nobody 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 uncomplimentary has every reason to feel profoundly 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 attack. A big noise is often a device employed to cover trepidation. Newspapers 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 imperatively 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. Everybody's News—Everybody's Paper. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. DO YOU PAY YOUR BILLS? Last week we sent a statement to many delinquents, who had never paid a penny, but by virtue of high social standing were listed as bonafide subscribers. We cut 200 off our list in St. Paul this week. If we can not get a paid up subscription list—we will suspend publication rather than issue to unpaid subscribers. The Negro Press is advocating the enforcement of the Vagrant Law. PAID UP SUBSCRIBERS are our best "Boosters" Are you one? The "Japs" who replaced the Negro waiters on the Great Northern Dining Cars "Did not make Good." "Wherever any race or group of people learn to do a common 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 items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. 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. ADVERTISEMENTS. THE SOCIAL TEN will give a GRAND BALL at Tschida's Hall November 6, 1911 McCullough's Orchestra COMMITTEES OF ARRANGEMENTS Chas. Charleston ..... Pres. Jacob Giles ..... V. Pres. John Martin ..... Sec'y. Andy Combs ..... Treas. Carl D. Pickett ..... Business Mgr. JUDGE JOHNSON ..... FLOOR MGR. Admission acc. 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 HAM- ILTON, ELGIN, WALTHAM and ROCKFORD RAILROAD WATCHES. PAEGEL JEWELRY MFG. CO. 22 THIRD ST. SO. MDME. EMMA TAYLOR-JONES 725 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. N. W. Phone Nicollet 2724. HAIR-DRESSING SHAMPOOING. Treats the Scalp, and Stops Failing Hair. Appointments made in St. Paul or Minneapolis. MY WORK WILL SUIT YOU. Orders taken for all kinds of hair goods. Treats the face for black- heads, etc. 12 years experience. Hair straightened.—By my process your hair will remain straight after washing. Just opened Desirable Location On All Car Lines 1308-10 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. 28 Newly Furnished Rooms. Mrs. Alice (Mother) Carver, Prop. N. W. Phone Main 863 BARBER SHOP AND BATHS. The Newport Restaurant TABLE d'HOTE and A LA CARTE. JUST OPENED--FIRST CLASS 378 MINNESOTA MINNESOTA STR., ST. PAUL, MINN. CURTIS RAYMOND DAN'L L. JONES WANTED. Reliable, live, honest, hustling agents for the Twin City Star. You can make a good living with this work as a side line. Agents wanted in Mil- waukee, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City. Portland, Ore., Seattle, Denver, Des Moines and Sioux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minne- apolis, Minn. High Grade Work Moderate Priges Phone T. S. Center 4085. H. Larson Photo Studio 313 Washington Ave. Se. My Work for the Colored People has Always Given Satisfaction. 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. THE ST. LOUIS UP STAIRS 138 EAST 1 THE OLDEST AND BEST DIR MRS. JULIA HI THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN UP STAIRS 138 EAST THIRD ST. T. S. 2718 THE OLDEST AND BEST DINING ROOM IN ST. PAUL MRS. JULIA HINSON, PROP. LADIES' AND GENTS' CLOTHES CLEANED, PRESSED AND RE- PAIRED. WORKMANSHIP FIRST CLASS, Called for and Delivered. Most reasonable terms. WILLIAM DUNIGAN. TAILOR. 1311 WASHINGTON AVENUE 80. N. W. Phone, Nic. 3350. THE NEW HOTEL HOWARD 112 WASHINGTON AVE. N. Furnished Rooms—Gas and Bath N. W. Main 9566 Minneapolis N. W. Nic. 1534. T. S. Center 719 WILLIAM H. H. FRANKLIN. Attorney and Counsellor at Law. 1020 Metropolitan Life Bldg. Notary Public. 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CUT PRICE DRUG STORE COR. 4th ST. and 2nd Ave. S. MINNEAPOLIS "THE PRESCRIPTION STORE" JUIS KITCHEN THIRD ST. T. S. 2718 MINING ROOM IN ST. PAUL INSON, PROP. THE NEW HOTEL HOWARD 112 WASHINGTON AVE. N. Furnished Rooms—Gas and Bath N. W. Main 9566 Minneapolis 1020 Metropolitan Life Bldg. Notary Public. Minneapolis, Minn. "Speaks for Itself" Pabst Blue Ribbon The Beer of Quality DOLLYTN THE TWIN CITY STAR Good Beer is S Kestrel THE PARK OF LIFE PURITY BREWING CO. PURITY BREWING CO. PURITY BREWING CO. Order a Case Today TEL. NORTH WEST "Senal T ELECTRIC LIGHTED Special Sund FROM 12 B. FINE FINE W Ho Gor. T Sole Agents of Y at wholesale to Who There cool gl Golde TEL. NORTH WEST MAIN 537 OPEN FROM 6 A. M. "Senator Foraker's Political Life THE FORAKER ELECTRIC LIGHTED (ESTABLISHED 19 511 FOURTH AVENUE Special Sunday Dinner 25c Bu FROM 12 TO 3 P. M. B. FINK, Wholesale FINE WINES AND Headquarters for Ra Cor. Third and Robert S Sole Agents of YellowStone Whiskey (be at wholesale to the trade. 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INK, Wholesale Dealer in WINES AND LIQUORS Headquarters for Railroad Men S. Third and Robert St., ST. PAUL Of YellowStone Whiskey (bottled in bond.) Liquers sold to the trade. ALL BRANDS OF BOTTLED BEER Said Beer? There is always a pleasure in knowing there is a nice glass or two of sparkling Ben Grain Belt Beers PURITY BREWING CO. The Leading Bottle Beer Brewery BOTH PHONES 66 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. BOGIE, Fashionable Tailor 522 NICOLLET AVENUE Makes Good Clothes at Moderate Prices DESIGNS for SPRING and SUMMER LES LARGER THAN PICTURE IT IS 9 IN LONG ATING BAR THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR-STRAIGHTENER LOOK! Every lady can have a beautiful and luxuriant head of hair if she shes a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the Magic drips the hair, removing the dandruff and it will straighten the curliest head of hair. It burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel heat-hair is sleeps into into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater. 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