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Defective Page VOL. 2 Single Copies 5 Cents ARCHBISHOP IRELAND'S GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY. St. Paul, Dec. 22.—Archbishop John Ireland's ordination as a priest, fifty years ago today, was remembered by many friends with congratulatory messages and gifts. Mrs. James J. Hill sent a magnificent robe of ormine with a long train and fastened in front with a large clasp set in jewels. Numerous other presents were received at the archbishop's residence. They were mostly costly paintings, but the names of the donors and the description of the presents were not given out. Smiling and corteous, the archbishop received his visitors, but informed them that it was his wish to make no formal utterances on this occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. J. Charleston celebrated their Golden wedding at their residence, 607 St. Anthony Ave. on Dec. 19th. The presents were numerous. A purse of $168.75 was presented by friends. There was a large gathering of all residents, and the happy couple were showered with congratulations. A full account will appear later in our columns. Mrs. Ida Lyons, of Lansing, Mich., a sister of Mrs. G. J. Charleston, attended the Golden wedding of her sister HOSPITAL WORK IN NEW YORK Brief Bits of History Connected With Its Progress. STARTED MANY YEARS AGQ. Institution Now Known as Lincoln Hospital Was Originally Established Under Title of Society For the Support of the Colored Home—Purpose of the Founders Explained. By N. BARNETT DODSON. The colored home in New York city now known as the Lincoln hospital was originally established or incorporated by the legislature under the title of "the Society For the Support of the Colored Home." A petition presented to the legislature for the repeal of certain acts passed March 11, 1839, and May 26, 1841, which appropriated $10,000 for a state hospital in the city of New York, asking a transfer of the money therein named to the colored home. These acts were repealed and a new act framed. The money was transferred to the managers of the colored home to be applied to the erection of a permanent building on the real estate belonging to the said home in the city of New York for the relief and support of disabled colored sailors and other infirm and destitute colored people. In 1848 the society purchased forty-four lots of ground lying on Sixty-fifth street between Avenue A and First avenue, upon which the managers erected a suitable building. It consisted of two distinct divisions or wings for the accommodation of males and females, each 100 by 26 feet, separated by a ground plot of 100 feet, the whole forming an open square. At the first meeting in 1839 after the adoption of the constitution twelve individuals were proposed and received as objects worthy of relief. During 1847 the statistics show that the institution had cared for nearly 1,000 persons, a large proportion of whom were from the almshouse. The colored home originated in the liberality of one Christian lady, a Miss Jay by name, who was the daughter of the distinguished and venerable John Jay, who subscribed the first $1,000 to the home, which was turned over to a committee of ladies who met at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Maria Banyer, during the autumn of 1839. The sum appropriated was especially designed for the relief of the sick and respectable colored aged. It is said, despite the fact that this colored home, now the Lincoln hospital, was originally set apart for the use and benefit of the colored people, that, while there are colored trained nurses on its staff, not a single colored physician out of the dozens or more competent medical men in Greater New York is a member of the medical staff of the hospital. Surely the original promoters of the hospital could not have intended that this condition should exist. They must have foreseen that at some time in the future the race would have its own physicians when they gave the colored race the nucleus for a great hospital in which to train its own men for the care of the people of their own race. Colored medical students have little if any opportunity to study and observe the progress of diseases in the great hospitals of New York city. Would it not be a good thing for Lincoln hospital to invite some of the leading colored physicians in New York city to co-operate with its present medical staff in the treatment of colored patients and to open its doors to colored medical students who are studying in the various medical colleges? Tuskegee as a Convention Town. Tuskegee, Ala., is looming up as a convention town. The national Sunday school congress will hold its session there in June, 1912, and in August the National Medical association will hold its annual convention at the same place. LIFE'S PURPOSE. No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of another.—Charles Dickens. What makes life dreary is want of motive.—George Elliot. Generations are as the days of tollisome mankind; death and birth are the vesper and the marian bells that summon mankind to sleep and to rise refreshed for new advancement.—Carlyle. ST. PAUL A GOLDEN WEDDING. The Daily Guide has moved into its new quarters at 28 Union Block. They are getting things in fine shape. We can always get the local news from the Guide. Mr. Richard M. Johnson, one of the janitors at the Capitol and the only Negro employed in that department has been dismissed. His services were saitfactory, but the politicians are working and the members of his race demanded his dismissal. Mrs. Edw. Hunt has gone to St. Louis, Mo., to spend the Holiday season. Mr. Earl Walker, the basso, sang at the Northwest Land Show on Lettercarrier's night. Mr. Walker is one of our Negro post-carriers, and his musical contribution to the program was one of the hits of the entertainment. The Newport Restaurant has closed its doors. Gopher Lodge of Elks will hold their Lodge of Sorrow at St. James Church on Sunday, Dec. 31st. Mr. Moses Dawson left Thursday for Xenia, O., to visit his mother, Mrs. Susan Dawson. Miss Madge W. Thomas of New York City, daughter of Mrs. and Mr. J. C. Thomas, the undertaker, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alphonso Nelson of Omaha, Neb., is now visiting her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ingram, 228 Granite St., St. Paul. Fuller, the barber, has moved his shop to 476 Robert St. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH. Sunday, December 24. The services will be in keeping with the Christmas Tidings. A special Cantata will, be rendered by the Choir: No admission. Watch-meeting services on Sunday night, Dec. 31. A New Years' Breakfast will be served by the Men's Safe Club after Watch services. Rev. Strong preached the funeral of little Harry C. Murrell at his mother's residence, 240 Rondo St. on Dec. 16th. FIVE CENTS A LINE. Send 25c in stamps with your "Rent ads." and they will be Inserted, and a copy containing insertion will be sent to your address. Write plainly. Address The Twin City Star, Minneapolis. Mr. Albert Black, the tonsorialist at Utley's shop, will contribute to our personal news columns each week. If you have any news call up Cedar 9282. Special Sunday Dinner 35c. St. Louis Kitchen, St. Paul. Mrs. F. Johnson, is conducting the "Manicuring Dept." at Utley's Barber Shop, 94 E. 5th St., and is meeting with much success. CHRISTMAS DANCING PARTY. BOWLBY HALL, DEC. 25th. BY THE LADIES OF THE O. E. S. REMEMBER THE CHILDREN. Dr. Washington Issues Annual Christ mas Appeal in Their Bohalf. Dr. Booker T. Washington has issued his usual appeal for Christmas tokens for the children in the rural districts in the vicinity of Tuskegee. Dr. Washington says: During the past fifteen or sixteen years it has been my privilege to receive and to distribute Christmas presents in the way of cards, books, etc. among the very poor colored children, especially those living in the plantation districts of the southern states. During these years happiness has been carried to the homes and hearts of thousands of children who otherwise would have had little or nothing to remind them of the Christmas season. For the most part these presents have been distributed through colored teachers in the rural districts of the south. I shall be very glad to serve again, as in other years, as the medium for distributing such presents as friends may be kind enough to send. Anything addressed to me will be promptly sent to those where the most good will be accomplished. SHRINERS ELECT NEW OFFICERS. Fezzan Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine elected the following officers at their last meeting on Dec. 15th. J. M. Morris, Ill. Potent; Chas. Brodie, Chief Rabban; A. D. Adams, Asst. Rabban; T. W. Lewis, High Priest and Prophet; Chas. Robinson, Oriental Guide; R. M. Johnson, Treas.; Geo. L. Hoage, Recorder; Chas. Hines, 1st Ceremonial Master; O. C. Hall, 2nd Ceremonial Master; L. J. Allen, Capt. of Guard; Claude Goodman, Outer Guard. Mrs. Myrtle Meriwether of Chicago is visiting friends in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Miss Daisy Ware sang at St. James Church on last Sunday. Miss Madge Thomas of N. Y. City was a special guest of honor at the Vesper services of the Y. W. C. A. Miss Edith Leonard, formerly of N. Y. City, now Sec'y. of the Y. M. C. A., has been appointed a probation officer in the police department. If news is not sent to us, we are unable to get it. We do not call to get news. We call to collect your indebtedness to us. Mrs. Hinson at the St. Louis Kitchen will serve a Chicken Dinner (Her specialty) every Thursday. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Maxwell, grandson of Dr. and Mrs. O. D. Howard, died this week. All of the Churches have a Special Christmas Service this week. SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER 35c at the St. Louis Kitchen from 12 M till 3:30 P. M. THE SPIRELLA CORSET. Miss Cora E. Anderson, Corsetler. Any lady wishing to be properly corseted, will do well, to call or ad address 365 Aurora Ave., St. Paul. Tel N. W. Dale 1345. A CHRISTMAS DANCING PARTY by the Order of Eastern Star. THE ST. PAUL CHAPTER NO. 29 O. E. S. WILL GIVE A-CHRISTMAS DANCING PARTY AT BOWLBY HALL, 6th AND ROBERT ST., ST. PAUL, ON DEC. 25th, CHRISTMAS NIGHT. ADMISSION 35c. Committee of Arrangements. Mrs. Ella Glass, Mrs. Della Pettis, Mrs. Mary Dillingham, Mrs. Lawrence Butts, Mrs. Emma Roper, Mrs. Mildred Johnson, Kitty Terrell and Rebecca Godette. REMEMBER THE SHRINER'S BALL The Daughters of Isis will serve the Hen-Turkey supper at the Ball of the Fezzan Shriners at Tschida's Hall, on Dec. 29th. The affair which leads them all. John H. Hayes, Lodge No. 6, Knights of Pythias gave their Annual Ball at Hiawatha Temple on Dec. 12th which was a financial success. $100.00 REWARD. Don't be "out of date" with kinky hair! Go to W. J. UTLEY'S Barber Shop, 94 E. 5th St., St. Paul and have your hair straightened with the famous "Kink-no-more." A reward of $100 is offered for any head of hair that cannot be straightened with "Kink-no-More." For sale at $1.00 per package. Gfve us n trial—(Adv.) MINNEAPOLIS THE SUNDAY FORUM. The last meeting of the Forum was very interesting. Election of officers was held and a new set of younger men will begin their duties on the new year. Mrs. Donovan read a paper, and Hon. W. T. Francis of St. Paul delivered an address. Misses Shull, Lewis and Jeffreys appeared in a musical selection. Announcement of officers elected will appear later, The Afro-American Woman's Charity Club met at the residence of Mrs. Granval Sims, and elected the following officers: Mrs. Donovan, Pres.; Mrs. G. Sims, V. Pres.; Mrs. Alice Smith Sec'y.; Mrs. Coleman, Treas.; Mrs. Hester Keys, Asst. Sec'y. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS. The Pride of the West Chapter No. 30, O. E. S., will hold their installation ceremonies at Dearborn Hall on Dec. 27, at 8 P. M. Present invitations at the door. FUNERAL OF MRS. TODD. The funeral of Mrs. Addie May Todd, wife of Mr. Geo. E. Todd, who died in St. Paul on Dec. 20th, will be held at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Mary Charmin, 2814 Clinton Ave. on Dec. 23, at 2:30 P. M. Friends are invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Carinese of Deep Haven will be at home to their many friends on New Year's Day at their residence, 2834 5th Ave. So. The Northwest Lodge, U. B. F. will give a Home Social at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ricks, 249 8th Ave. No., on Monday night, Jan. 15, 1912. Admission Free. Choice program and refreshments. Mr. Edward Parker returned Wednesday from Chicago, where he spent several weeks. Mr. J. D. Alexander was badly injured in the wreck on the Milwaukee Road on Dec. 18th. Mr. John Sutton arrived in the city from Canada last week. The waiters of the Commercial Club will give Mr. Beasley, the head waiter, a handsome Christmas present in appreciation of his kind treatment to them. Mr. Jas. F. Harris and Miss Doris L. Godetts were married on Dec. 11, by Rev. Carter at the residence of Mrs. Jones, 1117 6th St. So. Mr. Geo. Barnett, of Oakland Ave., has arranged to spend his Christmas at home. Mesdames Mattie Neal and F. J. Leeke and Miss Daisy Ware attended the Vesper Services at the Y. W. C. A., in St. Paul on last Sunday—and took a prominent part in the program. Mr. Thos. H. Lyles, the Twin City Undertaker, wishes to announce that he will personally conduct funeral arrangements in Minneapolis whenever his services are required. (See adv.) The Council of Deliberation of the Scottish Rite will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, Dec. 24, at Masonic Hall in Minneapolis. Ames Lodge of Elks will hold their Lodge of Sorrow in January. CHARLEY HAMILTON'S XMAS PRESENT. Promoted to Lieutenant. Serg't. Charles Hamilton was promoted to the grade of Lieutenant of Police by Mayor J. C. Haynes, on Dec. 21. Detective Hamilton's promotion will go into effect on Jan. 1, 1912. A BARGAIN—For sale — 7-Room house, modern except heat, Lot 32x 158 feet. Good barn. Sold on easy terms. Call N. W. Nic. 3112 or T. S. Center 4411. If you are thinking of "buying a home" lot or investing your money in real estate, it will be to your advantage to see McDew. You can buy just like paying rent. Now is the time to buy. Why put it off until spring? See some of the houses he is offering for $100 down and $15 per month. Call 610 Sykes Block, and have a talk with him. Mrs. Mattle Davis has opened the Hotel Davis at 10 Western ave., where she has desirable rooms at reasonable prices. Transient roomers accommodated. (adv.) SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. ORGANIZATION Extracts from the Address of Hon. W. T. Francis, Before the Minneapolis Forum, Dec. 17th, at Bethesda Baptist Church. In the magnificent capital building of the State of Minnesota, as one enters the Senate Chamber, he sees in letters of gold which extend around the great room, those pregnant words of Daniel Webster:— "Let us develop the resources of our land, call forth its powers, build up its institutions, promote all its great interests, and see whether we also in our day and generation may not perform something worthy to be remembered." To have the sense of obligation resting upon us, to understand its nature, to have the glorious consciousness of the weight of responsibility upon our shoulders, in the endeavor to achieve things that are really worth while,—this is what transforms life and enables it and makes living worth while. If the Negro expects to accomplish anything in the development of real and natural forces, it can only be done in so far as he has the ability to organize,—to use his mental, physical and moral strength in organization—and his ability to build up the organization by a united effort. In the onward march of science men have learned that the dewdrop is a tiny ocean, that solidity of matter is obtained by moving particles so closely knit that the human eye sees space in vain. These silent forces speak wonders of the glowing possibilities of man in ORGANIZED function. No man lives and succeeds by himself alone. Back of every successful individual stands the organization. Behind Washington stood the ragged regimentals. Behind Grant stood the Northern soldiers. Without "the man behind the gun" the triumph of Dewey at Manila may never have been recorded. Without the 9th Cavalry the charge on San Juan Hill would have proved an inglorious failure. Without the men of means who stand behind Booker Washington, Tuskegee would be impossible. What is true of the individual is true of the organization, but the power of the organization is far more reaching, its influence wider, its purposes more extensive, in that it contains a collection of minds, hands and hearts, standing together for one purpose. But there must be a oneness of purpose in organization. That timely admonition of Webster which stands forth emblazened before the eyes of all who enter our magnificent Capital Building is pregnant, especially so, with value to the Negro man and Negro woman. Let us build up our institutions. Let us seek to do those things which will add to the life of them, and not the things which tend to destroy. We are all either builders or destroyers. There is no middle ground. Each of us belong to either the one class or the other. No matter what your social position, no matter how wealthy or how poor you may be, no matter what your occupation, you belong to one of these two great armies. By the force of your example, by your attitude on moral questions, by your honesty or dishonesty in business or in personal or political relations, by the interest you take in your organizations to make them stand for something, by your interest in your home and in everything with which you come in contact you are helping to build up this race, or you are allied with the forces that are ever busy, busy, busy trying to tear it down. Everything in nature has two elements at war within it—the elements of growth and health, and the elements of disease. Every social organization that man has devised has in it, constantly working, consciously or unconsciously, the forces that work together in unity and make for strength and growth, and the forces that tear down and destroy. The spirit of unanimity should govern the race in its dealings one with another. Whenever a Negro starts an enterprise of any kind, the Negro as a mass should be there to spur him on, to help him in his struggle for a livelihood, but we don't. We sometimes employ white physicians, white lawyers, white undertakers, white butchers and bakers and candle-stick makers, subscribe for and pay for white news papers, and stand by and see our own men and institutions fall one by one, day by day, for the want of our support and encouragement. Let me urge the members of this Forum, as Negroes, to so organize your forces that you may give to our institutions the best service of which you are capable. And in conclusion let me repeat those golden words of Daniel Webster, substituting the word "Race" for the word "land," for it seems to me no greater hope or ambition can be desired. "Let us develop the resources of our Race, call forth its powers, build up its institutions, promote all its great interests and see whether we also in our day and generation may not perform something worthy to be remembered." CALANTHIANS NEW YEAR LUNCHON. The Ladies of Fidelity Court 345, will keep "open house" at the residence of Mrs. J. B. Glover, 1809 5th Ave. So., on New Year's Day. From 1 P. M. to 11 P. M., Luncheon 15c. All are invited. Mrs. Mattle Darby, Comm. The drama "A Finger of Scorn," presented at St. Peter's Church on Tuesday was a grand success. Mrs. Cora Spence and Dr. F. E. Norman who appeared in the leading roles, deserve special mention. The cast also included Misses Lucy Johnson, Mattie Anderson, Mrs. Anna Waldron; Messers. E. Hammond, Ludlow Johnson, S. Davis and W. B. Carr. The church was well filled and those who assisted in the arrangements, as well as the persons in the cast, received their share of congratulations. On Wednesday evening a Musical was given at St. Peter's, under the auspices of the Wayman Home Circle and the Willing Workers' Club. The program was short, but interesting. Recitation, Miss Helen Brown; Piano Selection, Mrs. J. H. Redd; Recitation, Master Kenneth Carter; Readings by Mesdames Walter Blackburn, R. S. Brown and John Sellars. After the program, (several musical numbers being canceled) the ladies served supper and sold Aprons—meeting with good success. The two nights' entertainment was conducted by the following committee: Mesdames R. B. Moulden, B. Jones, W. H. Hyde and Edw. Hammond—and it was as usual a social and financial success. Mrs. Walter Blackburn and Mrs. R. S. Brown are coming to the front as local readers. Their selections are very appropriate and their renditions, both of humor and pathos, are true to nature, and result of careful study. They will no doubt fill a place upon our programs in the future. Mrs. E. W. Warren, 500 7th Ave. No. and daughter Eva left Dec. 18th for Scranton, Pa., to visit her relatives and friends. St. Peter's A. M. E. Church. 11 A. M. "Special Sermon." 8 P. M. Christmas Service, Special Music. Tuesday evening 8 P. M., Christmas Tree Exercises. The remains of Mr. David Gibbs, who died in the City Hospital were sent to his home in Dayton, O., on Monday last. Mr. Archer Watkins has returned from his Eastern trip, having visited the principal cities, and will spend a while in Minneapolis. Mr. Watkins is looking very well and enjoying the best of health. Mr. Chas. Brodie of Duluth attended the meeting of Fezzan Temple on Dec. 15th in St. Paul. Mr. Chas. Dwyer, is now employed on the Canadian Northern Ry., out of Winnipeg. Mr. "Bob' Lee is doing very nicely in Canada, and surely must have some big roll by this time. THE CATHOLIC CONCERT CLUB will give their Grand Musicale and Dance in St. Paul on Dec. 26. Messrs. Chas. H. Miller and Claude Jackson will present the screaming farce, Fun and Frolic at a French Seminary. Smokes the Reliable 5c SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5c ADVERTISE-IT HELPS. PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADVERTISE MUST PAY IN ADVANCE. Your Word is good, but your money is legal tender, and we can use it at all times. WHERE TO TRADE. The Honest merchant is a Successful merchant; the Successful merchant Knows the Advantage of Advertising what he has for sale. Stores and business places advertising in THE TWIN CITY STAR are the best places at which to spend your money and get your money's worth. We therefore recommend to the trading public those business places carrying an Ad. in THE TWIN CITY STAR. CHURCHES. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 22d B between 8th and 10th Avenues. Service at 10:30 a.m. and 10:40 p.m. Sunday school at 12:30. Rev. F. M. Lewis Pastor ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 31 Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services at 1 a.m. Sunday School at p. m. Rev. E. R. Edwards, Pastor BETHESA BAPSTH CHURCH, 112 Eighth Street So. Preaching ever Sunday morning and evening. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor ZION BAPSTH CHURCH, 6th Avenu n. and 4th St. Services morning an- wesday. Sunday. Rev. M. W. Withess, Pastor ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCURCH 5th Ave. So. and 27th St. Minn. Rev A. H. Lealtad, Rector. Service at 8 o'clock P. M. All are invited. Come. 8T. PAUL. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. H. P. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller Sts. All are welcome. ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 353 University Ave. LODGES. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Mrs. Anna B. Harris, Grand District Deputy, installs and organizes Chap- ters of The O. E. Star. Please to consult any one interested. Residence 285 Rondo St., St. Paul, Minn. Dr. Milton W. Judy, the dentist, loca- ted in the Eastman Block will receive personals and subscriptions for the Twin City Star. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH. Services will be held at 11 A. M. Preaching by Rev. E. R. Edwards, at 8 P. M. CHRISTMAS SERVICES. Services will be held on Christmas morning at 9 A. M. at St. Thomas Episcopal Mission. Father A. H. Lealted will preach. Special music. Services will be held on Sunday night at 11 P. M., at St. Philips Episcopal Church. A breakfast will be served by the Vestrymen on Christmas morning after the services. 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. 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. Don't forget that Mrs. Mary L. Bell, 315 14th Ave. So., will do your plain and fancy sewing, and dress-making. 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. M. B. H. DO YOU WANT TO BUY? Real Estate, Farms Lands, Desirable City Property. From 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 acres and upwards, Ten blocks from N. P. R. R. Station. 10 acre plots $10 down and $5.00 per month. 40 acres—$25 down and $8 per month. I can give you a safe investment. Call or write for information. REV. JOS. S. STRONG. R. 27-28 UNION BLOCK, ST. PAUL, MINN. CAMEL Where Fashion Reigns earces 5-407 NICOLLET Dea 403 405 407 Where Fashion Reigns Dearces 403 405 407 NICOLLET Down-Town Store Christmas Wais as Waists Christmas Waists Packed in Holly Boxes Lingerie waists—pretty styles, trimmed in Val. lace and fine embroidery. Long or short sleeves; high or Dutch necks. We also offer at this price a lot of tailored waists with stiff collars. Values to $2.50 for ..... 75c Messaline, taffeta, chiffon, lace and net waists, made with kimona or regulation sleeves in high or low neck styles; black and all good colors. Values from $1.98 $2.95 to $5 for ..... Chiffon, marquisette, voile, lace and net waists, in black, white and all the dainty evening shades. An almost endless variety of newest models. A clearance sale of waists regularly priced up to $15.00. for $6.75 Reversible waists of fine messaline, made with peasant sleeves, large revers and peplums. We show them in combinations of black and gobelin, black and green, black and coronation and other attractive color effects, for $7.95 Christmas Handkerchiefs PACKED IN HOLLY BOXES. Pure linen handkerchiefs with embroidered border, embroidered medallions or embroidered initial. Special at..... 25c Pure linen handkerchiefs, hand embroidered, with scalloped or fine hemstitched edge. Special at..... 50c Pure linen hand embroidered or lace trimmed handkerchiefs in white and colors. $1 Special at..... Japan large In bla for... Japan trimm shawl $75.00 for.. Japanese fox sets—Shawl collars, large pillow muff. Regular $7.50. In black or blue, for $4.95 Japanese mink sets—Broad collar trimmed with four tabs on each side, shawl back, half barrel muff. A $75.00 value for. $59 Christmas Scarfs Silk scarfs for evening wear; chiffon scarfs with border. Solid colors.....50c Beautiful scarfs of Persian silk attractively underpriced at.....$1.25 Crepe de chine scarfs in light blue, white, black and heliotrope, at.....$3.50 ight 16-button gloves in suede or lio-glace kid. Regular $2.95 gloves for..... $1.79 HOTEL CHASE. B. M. McDEW Real Estate, Loans and Insurance 610 SYKES BLOCK N. W. Nic. 621 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. ADVERTISE-IT PAYS. --- --- THE FOURTH ANNUAL BALL OF FEZZAN TEMPLE NO. 26, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, will be given at TSCHIDA'S HALL, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29th, 1911. All the latest Music, imported Camel's Milk, Hen Turkey supper served by the DAUGHTERS OF ISIS, DRILL BY FEZZAN'S PATROL. We give but one Ball a year and make it the Mecca for All Fraternities. trim- embroi- high or at this is with 15c ce and na or or low and col- 98 saline, ge re- hem in obelin, corona- color 95 Christmas Hosiery PACKED IN HOLLY BOXES. Ladies' pure silk hose, high spliced sole, double sole, garter top; black and colors. Regular 75c quality. Box of 6, $2.75. Pair..... 50c Ladies' pure silk hose in black and all desirable shades. Extra good quality, 95c at...... A full line of ladies' very best quality silk hose, embroidered in black and colors. Special..... $2.50 Christmas Furs French coney sets—Half barrel muff with fancy lining. Shawl collar, trimmed with silk ornaments. Regular $17.50 for $11.95 Black raccoon set—Extra large collar, trimmed with three tabs on each side. Large pillow muff. Regular $50.00 set $39 for Christmas Gloves White doeskin gloves with embroidered backs; 1-button lengths. Special at $1 French kid gloves with embroidered backs; 2-clasp lengths; black, white, tan, $1.25 gray and navy. 1822 Washington Av. S. & N. W. Phone No1021854. Neatly furnished rooms. Special services given to railroad men and the traveling public. Modern conveniences. Easily reached from any point in the city. All care pass the door. CHAG. S. CHAGE, Prop. TWIN CITY STAR ATTENTION. THE CATHOLIC CONCERT CLUB WILL GIVE A GRAND MUSICAL AND DANCE ON TUESDAY EVENING, DEC. 28th, AT HIAWATHA TEMPLE, SIXTH AND WABASHA STS., ST. PAUL. ADMISSION 50c. REFRESHMENTS. "Fun and Frolic at a Female Seminary" will be staged at the Catholic Club Concert on December 26th, at Hiawatha Temple. There will be 30 players in the cast. (under the direction of Messrs. Chas. H. Miller and Claude D. Jackson, the Versatile Tintertainers) which consists of the best talent in the Twin Cities. (adv.) MOTHER OF NEGRO PRIEST. Mrs. Martha Tolton, mother of the late Rev. Augustine Tolton, the first Negro priest ordained for the United States, died recently at her home in Chicago, at the age of 85 years. Mrs. Tolton was born a slave in Kentucky and was taken to Hannibal, Mo., where she married Peter Tolton, also a slave. The Toltons removed to Quincy, Ill., in 1861. Fr. Augustine died from sunstroke July 9, 1897. 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. Mr. John Hickman Jr., will have charge of the Senior Choir of Pilgrim Baptist church after Dec. 1st. WEBB'S FRIENDS SEEK HIS RE LEASE. Friends of Walter Webb, who is serving a sentence at Stillwater prison for the murder of Elijah Holmes, is making efforts to secure his pardon. He was always regarded as one of the best Negro entertainers in this section, and during imprisonment has greatly improved his musical faculties. The members of the Ramsey County Afro-American Club of St. Paul are sending their friends post-card pictures of the club's library. These neat souvenirs illustrate that this club has among its appointments a feature which appeals to all of its literary members. Mr. Thos. H. Lyles, the undertaker, is a member of the Association of Commerce, and one of the first our race to join that body. The Guide, "Hustling" Morgan's Daily has been enlarged, and its "make up" is classy and columns very newsy. How do you do it, Hustler? A force of Negro Redcaps have replaces the white ones at the Union Station in St. Paul. Mr. F. Peoples has opened his office at 236 Boston Block, where he is engaged in transactions in all branches of real estate, will build, buy, loan or sell. He solicits your Patronage, and offers two weeks free rent on all monthly rentals. (adv.) Cash Your Checks, No Discount at Fish's Fink and Robert Sts. St. Paul. FOR SALE—RESTAURANT. I will sell (on account of falling health) my good will and interest in the St. Louis Kitchen, the oldest restaurant in St. Paul. No sacrifice sale, as I am now making improvements and will continue to serve my patrons. Mrs. Julia Hinson, Prop. EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS. We are going over our list of subscribers and we are forced to ask that immediate settlement be made by all who are indebted to us. We need the money to meet our obligations and we desire to give to our readers a good newy paper and we cannot do this unless those who owe us pay, some part of their subscription. Do it now. Go to Utley's Barber Shop for your Tonsorial work,—"Your Bath"—and your "Twin City Star." Mrs. Nora Young has opened up a Restaurant on the first floor at 461 Robert St., where she is serving special home cooked meals. PAEGEL-YOUR JEWELER has moved to 802 Nicollet Ave., where he has a choice line of Holiday Presents. Everything for the Holiday Trade. (adv.) Subscribe to the Star. FOR ABSOLUTE PROTECTION against sickness, (paying for all diseases) accidents, and death see Hustling T. R. Morgan, 27 Union Block, St. Paul. Get Your Xmas Presents at Hegener's Full Line of Cutlery and Toilet Articles. OVER 65 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS &c. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an inventor prepares a patent or if it is inventions strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents and Designs and patented patients. 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O. order. Get an order for the amount (less cost of order and postage) and send it to the Twin City Star. You will have a receipt, and time will be saved. Negroes lose more time than any other race on account of their failure to take advantage of the up-to-date business conveniences of today. The 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. 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. Larson, the photographer, 313 So. Washington Ave., has on sale the photos of the banquet given by Ames Lodge of Elks on Tuesday to Dist. Deputy R. M. Johnson of St. Paul.—Adv. YOU CAN MAKE MONEY. We desire the services of a responsible woman to collect for this paper in the Twin Cities. Good commission to right person. Write to Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. Everybody's News—Everybody's Paper. HEGENER R. H. HEGENER 207 Nichellet TWIN CITY RAZORS full hollow ground, guaranteed, $1.25 each. A full line of Table Cutter. Carvers. Manloure Scissors and Tools Cutlery grinding. PETER H. Working Men's Social Club OLIVER BROS., Managers PHONE: Nicollet 9506 206 So. Second St. Minneapolis, Minn. ROYAL FAMILY DANCING CLASS. ARCADE HALL 1311 Washington Ave. So. CLASSES EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Newest Dances Will be Featured. Admission 25c. TYLER'S ORCHESTRA. Refreshments. S. Reddixx, Mgr. Dancing from 9 P. M. to 2 A. M. A GOOD HAIR-CUT AND SHAVE. WHERE CAN I GET IT? GO TO THE TYLER BROS. N. W. Phone, Main 9341. Barber Shop and Pool Room JOHN W. TYLER, Manager. 725 WASHINGTON AVE. SOUTH. POOL 21/2c PER CUE. BILLIARDS 15c. The best pool-room in the city. PLAIN AND FANCY SEWING. Fancy Underwear a Specialty. Neatly Furnished Rooms. MRS. MARY L. BELL. Residence 315 14th Ave. So. N. W. Nic. 2744 Minneapolis Thos. H. Lyles 322 Wabasha St., St. Paul. Undertaker and Embalmer Lady Assistant When Desired. Free Service of Chapel and Organ Residence, 673 St. Anthony Ave., Tel.: Dale 2947. Calls answered Day or Night IN MINNEAPOLIS OR ST. PAUL Both Phones 508. PORTERS' AND WAITERS' HOTEL. Railroad men will find it convenient to visit the Porters' and Walters' Hotel, 319 Wabasha St., St. Paul. Its appointments are first class and the management has proven that they are "up to date." Pool and Billiard Room, Reading Room.—Café in Connection. Carl D. Pickett, Pres. O. D. Charleston, Sec'y. SMOKE THE BEST Sight Draft 5C CIGAR W. S CONRAD CO., Distributors 8 NORTH SIXTH STREET Peterson, The Druggist 1501 Washington Ave. So. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS, PRESCRIPTIONS. He Solicits Your Patronage. Southern Theatre SevenCorners 15th and Washington Avenues So. Refined Vaudeville Moving Picture Shows Continous Performance Admission 10 Cents Children 5 Cents POPULAR PRICED SHOE REPAIRING WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT Men's Sewed Soles, .....75¢ Ladies " " " .....65¢ Men's Nailed " .....50 and 60¢ Rubber Heels, " .....40¢ Ladies and Boys' nailed soles .....40¢ SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1624 WASHINGTON AVENUE SOUTH Defective Pag Defective Page The fact that the centenary of Charles Dickens is to be observed Feb. 7 makes this poem particularly appropriate for reading this Christmas.] BEFORE the Christmas hearth I muse alone, And visions of the past, for grave and gay. Rise from the ruddy coals; outside the moan Of homeless winds is children by the lay Sweet dung by children who keep holiday. Making the season's mood their very own. And slowly, while I gaze and dream and grow Less lonesome, do the sights and sounds of earth Fade, and my fancy wanders to and fro With a great master of lament and mirth Who waved his wand to gild the long ago. A wondrous company! Micawber smiles In spite of poverty, and Little Nell, Too frail a flower, travels her weary miles, Then falls on sleep, and David tries to tell The trials of the young; now Pickwick's well Makes laughter easy; on a pinnacle Of sacrifice sits Carson midst war's wiles. Now the air sweetens, for those brothers twain, The blithesome Cherrybles, have preached their creed Of kindness; honest Tapley halls again B 5 CHARLES DIKENS, "A GREAT MASTER OF HIS WORK," and "A GREAT DRIVER OF HIS WAR," to GUPP THE FLOOR AGAIN. A world too pleasant; while their horses speed The Wellers make the welkin ring indeed. Lo, Deadlock House looms darkly through the rain. And, look, the tiny dressmaker limbs by, And she, eternal type of faithfulness, Dorrit, whom prisons do not daunt; her eye Is for her father; next, in seaman's dress Quantum Captain Cuttle lifts his hook to bless His darlings; Barkls at low tide must die. Drolls, villains, gentlefolk of all degrees Make populous the air, a hundred strong. Last comes, as fits the season. Scrooge, his knees Attracts all the harks the Christmas song of Love and knows that spits and greed are wrong And how that charity is more than these. Master of human hearts! No Christmas-tide Whose chants are not the sweeter and whose cheer Is not more blest since Dickens lived and died! The savor of his teachings makes each year Richer in homely virtues, doth endear Man unto man; hence shall he long ablade. CHRISTMAS TOWN. It leth sweet as a little street That sweeps to a good green valley. It leth clean, with no squalor snow. No dark will and loathsome alley. It leth there in the golden air, A town of song and gleaming. With childhood's chatter and bu- gles' clatter And the make believe of dream- ing. It leth will on a little hill. By a brook and a strip of wild- wood. Oh, let's go down to Christmas Town Just as we did in childhood! Its streets are bright with merry light. And all day armies wander All to and fro, with golden glow. From childhood's way back yon- der. Each laughing face wears smiles of grace And we are all undoubtedly. And over the throng the voice of song Swells into silvery shouting. It leth calm as isles of balm Far off from hate and wrangle. Oh, let's go down to Christmas Town With all its glow and spangle! Its hills are toys for girls and boys, Its vales are candy ice, Its lanes and lake are gingercake And bonbons most enticing. While always there a fragrant air Of orange bloom is blowing. And on the sea memories Of childhood days are growing. It leth far, but love's sweet star Eternal watch is keeping To guide us down to Christmas Town Through little paths of sleeping. Ah, it may seem a foolish dream That I should see it lying So still and sweet, its every street With some fond vision ying. But yet I know that long ago They built it there who love us. And many a day we've spent in the sky With its blue sky above us! It leth near for those, my dear, Whose eyes have fairy essence To help them see, though aged they be, The gleam of childhood's presence. —Rentztown Bard in Baltimore Sun. --- CHRISTMAS FOX HUNT IN AMERICA WHEN the weather is favorable on Christmas day the members of many country clubs throughout the United States engage in a fox hunt. This is the modern survival of the ancient chase that used to furnish game for the great holiday feast. Long ago in the middle ages before the day of markets, of storage houses or refrigerator cars the lord and vassals shared the traits of the lion and scorned to eat that which they did not kill. At daybreak on the morning of the holiday the chieftain summoned the men of his clan, and to horse they went in pursuit of the wild boar. Across hills and level stretches, through swamps and across frozen streams they galloped till they came up with the fierce prey. In the battle that ensued the privilege of the most valorous feats, of undergoing the greatest danger and of finally administering the death stroke was intrusted to the noblest. Then the body of the boar was carried back by the vassals, the body roasted and the head garnished and decorated to take the place of honor in the center of some long table laid in the center of a baronial hall. Far into morning of the next day would the roistering continue, and the poor gentleman who could drink only one bottle was destined to sad experiences in this bout of mighty bibblers. The boar has passed from the earth. No longer does the lord kill his own Christmas feast, but in small measure he revives the joys of the holiday hunt by his pursuit of sly reyard. There are in the United States seventy first class clubs devoted to the sport of fox hunting. The season begins at Thanksgiving day is at its height by Christmastide, for then the air is crisp with frost, and the last of the crops that hunters might have damaged have been gathered into the barn and safely stored away. For persons of wealth these are early risers who, at 7 o'clock in the morning, have gathered near the clubhouse. One comrade joins another, and a merry exchange of Christmas greetings recalls the holiday. Trotting behind the huntsmen and the whippers-in come the hounds, now quiet and businesslike, but at the word of command ready to break into a very babble of dog noise. Horses, superb horses, strain eagerly at their bridles, anxious to bear their red coated riders off in the chase. The master of the hounds gives his word of command, and across a cornfield the mad Christmas race starts. To the first fence comes the mad cavalcade. It is a high one. Over, under and through the bars scramble the dogs. Grandly on his horse the master takes the fence. Others follow, some not so gracefully. Some one falls, but the race goes on, all eager to reach that place where in front the hound is giving tongue. There comes a ditch whose surface is only partly frozen, the middle having the water free. The leap is a bad one, with the footing covered with ice, but one after another the hunters put their steeds at it. Some slip and scramble, splashing seas of mud on their riders, but none cares. Too great is the joy of getting over without loss of time to worry over a couple of pounds of mud added to the weight of what the gallant horse must carry. A level stretch is reached. The thoroughbreds are put to it to keep up with the dogs. Then come a wilder outburst of barking and the capture of a fox. The brush is taken and awarded to the lucky rider who was in at the death. Then the party turns sedately back, the excitement of the day over. The dogs are returned to the kennel, the horses are carefully rubbed down, the participants in the hunt have their shower bath and are ready to dress for dinner after the most exciting and enjoyable start a Christmas day can well have. Not only members of the clubs have taken part in this chase. The growing good will between farmer and hunter has turned the attention of the man of agriculture to the delights of this hot iday ride. He has mounted his best horse and joined in the race. He, too, returns home to a hearty dinner to tell what a good time he had. In less aristocratic clubs, such as the many organizations of farmers are in various parts of the country, the hunt is less ornate, but it results in more Christmas killings of foxes. The wild, rough country of Virginia makes directly following behind the hounds a hazardous, if not impossible, performance. This gives rise to the distinctively American style of hunting, which is to let the hounds work much of the time alone, the hunter following only in spirit, catching a glimpse of the flying pack occasionally, or, guided by their musical baying, trying to catch up at the next station. In Kentucky the Christmas hunt is held at night, on Christmas eve. The fox hunt is an importation from England, where it still is the favorite sport of the elite at Christmas time. Virginia's early settlers first introduced the custom into the colonies, and General George Washington was one of the most famous of fox hunters. The colonial girl was educated to fox hunting as part of her accomplishments, and hundreds of the belles could take a five rail fence as easily as they could a graceful figure in a minuet. TWIN CITY STAR M ERRY C NRISTMAS NEW ENTERPRISE ON FIRM BASIS The Manufacture of Cotton Fabrics by the Promoters of the Mill City Concern is Evidence of the Steady Advance Which the Race Is Making in the Business World. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Mill City, Tex. — Education unused and unemployed is an economic waste. Natural advantages neglected or left undeveloped either in business or other commercial pursuits are charged up by the thinking world against people so overlooking and neglecting them. It is necessary that we plan for and conduct our daily business affairs with these stubborn facts in mind. The American Negro is the largest producer of cotton in the world. Good business methods impel him to so provide for its manufacture and sale as to obtain the best values for himself and those directly or indirectly concerned. Cotton manufacture is one of the standard industries of the world. In England, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Japan and China, as well as in Mexico, Canada and the United States, several millions of people are employed in its production. The American Negro is the producer of fully 90 per cent of all their supply of cotton. He sells it at a few cents a pound in the bale and buys back his needs of manufactured cotton supplies at dollars per pound. While one half the colored population of the south are producing cotton on the farms the other half are only partially employed about the towns and cities. Sound economic policy requires that cotton manufacture move forward side by side with the growth and production of the staple on the farm. In the fall of 1908 twenty-five acres of land situated in the suburbs of Dallas were purchased and allotted into what is known as Mill City addition to Dallas, Tex., at a cost of $10,000. One-third of THE CENTER SPINNING BOOM TIE. The tract was set apart as the factory reservation, wherein the erection of factories was to be encouraged and by their operation give employment to the people. Twenty-five homes have been built, valued at more than $30,000. Capacity of Mop and Twine Factory. The first manufacturing plant to be erected was the Mill City mop and twine factory, a complete spinning mill of 2,000 spindles, with a full equipment of twisting and winding machinery, valued at $35,000, with a first mortgage bond issue of $15,000. This plant was operated successfully during the past year, giving employment to forty operatives and finding a ready market for all its product in twine and mops, having more than sixty wholesale and jobbing houses in its list of customers. The erection of all buildings, including both the homes and the mill, was done by the citizens of Mill City. They are the complete masters of every detail of the construction of the building and the operation of the machinery. The cotton mill of today is a business organization capable of employing many hundred persons, creating innumerable positions of responsibility and trust, also permitting the development of a high degree of scientific knowledge and skill on the part of the progressive operative. There is among the colored people ample talent, suited and educated fully up to all these requirements. The lines along which this development has progressed provide not only for the factory itself, but also for creating a model social settlement around the plant in which the operatives can purchase their own homes. All the houses are being planned and built in good, neat style with large and well ventilated rooms. These homes are neatly finished after the best standards. The town lies about half a mile east of Dallas within switching distance of two railroads, the Texas and Pacific railroad being north of it and the Texas and New Orleans on the south. Scope and Worth of the Main Factory. The main factory, known as the Mill City cotton mill, is now being erected and the machinery installed. The building will contain 35,000 square feet of floor space, and the equipment, all of which has been purchased, consists of 5,000 spinning spindles, 200 looms, complete bleachery and dye works, also complete equipment for a machine and repair shop. This plant will give 10 WINDING ROOM SECTION. employment to more than 400 operatives when run at full productive capacity. Estimated value when completed. $100,000. Household necessities, such as cotton rugs of many varieties and sizes, including art squares up to nine feet in width, also counterpanes, bedspreads, table covers, towelflg, etc., will be manufactured. The central idea running through and directing all actions in Mill City is the making and distributing by colored persons of such useful and artistic products of spindle and loom as will bring out the maximum productive ability of the race. This will develop a strong pride in the ability, thrift and efficiency of the workers and give encouragement to the promoters. It is the pioneer effort in the development of a standard industry that will point the way for broader usefulness. The plan of financing the development of Mill City and its factories is simple. It rests on the holdings and personal worth of the management as its basis, with their personal guarantee and indorsement behind each of the securities issued. By careful purchasing methods and using extreme economy in the management of its affairs the first mortgage interest paying obligations have been held within 50 per cent of the values behind them. WESTERN NEWSPAPER MEN HOLD SPLENDID MEETING Topeka Session of Press Association Best In Its History. Topeka, Kan.-The Western Negro Press association, which recently held its fifteenth annual meeting in this city, conducted one of the most helpful programs ever rendered at any of its meetings during its successful and eventful career. Besides the members and other local talent, the association was fortunate in securing the services of Governor W. R. Stubbs and the Hon. W. T. Vernon, who delivered timely and inspiring addresses. The committee on resolutions, after thanking all persons who assisted in helping to make the meeting the glowing success which it was with a vote of thanks to the local business league for the splendid banquet which it gave to the members of the organization, commended Mrs. C. J. Walker for her generous gift to the Y. M. C. A. in Indianapolis, Ind., and condemned the governor of South Carolina for being in favor of mob violence. The election of officers resulted as follows: Andrew J. Smitherman, Becteter, Muskogee, Okla., president; first vice president, W. A. Harris, Searchlight, Sedalia, Mo.; second vice president, C. J. Walker, Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind.; recording secretary, J. D. Cooke, Defender, Milwaukee, Wis.; corresponding secretary, L. A. Bell, American, Wagoner, Okla.; assistant secretary, P. C. Thomas, Herald, Topeka; treasurer, Nick Chiles, Plaindealer, Topeka; historian, Harry R. Graham, Founder, Quindaro, Kan. chaplain, Rev. J. R. Ransom, Topeka. The executive committee includes A. D. Griffin, Plaindealer, Topeka; Lewis Woods, Kansas City Sun, Kansas City, Mo.; W. E. King, Express, Dallas, Tex.; C. H. Buchanan, Safeguard, Guthrie, Ohio; John L. Thompson, Bystander, Des Moines, ia.; W. A. Hill, Protest, St. Joseph, Mo. The sixteenth annual meeting of the association will be held in Milwaukee, Wis. Lincoln Emancipation Association. The Lincoln Emancipation association in Brooklyn has begun active preparations for the celebration of the forty-eighth anniversary of the issuance of that immortal document which declared freedom to the slaves. 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. 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 fancles. 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. 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. 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. 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. "From Maker to You" $1 00 A Week Don't worry about the money. Pay us after Christmas in small, convenient sums. Women's Tailored Suits Silk Suits and Dresses Coats, Furs, Silk Waists Millinery, Petticoats Separate Skirts, Shoes Misses' Suits, Children's Coats Men's Suits, Overcoats Separate Trousers Fancy Vests Hats and Shoes Boys' Suits and Overcoats How about your winter outfit? We have the guaranteed qualities — at low, plain prices. Askin & Marine Co. 413 Nicollet Ave. 2nd FLO0R THE TWIN CITY STAR Independent Republican. Entered in the Post office at Minneapolis, June 23, as second class matter. CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 1419 Washington Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. T. S. Center 2520. Room 1020 Met. Life Bldg., Phone Nic. 1534. Subscription by Mall, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ..... 1.25 8 MONTHS ..... $.75 CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTION $2.50. 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. All matter must reach us by Wednesday for insertion. "And he will judge between the nations and will decide concerning many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.'—Isaiah 2:1v. PAID UP SUBSCRIBERS are our best "Boosters" Are you one? "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. A Merry Christmas to our subscribers, advertisers, and exchanges, especially to "The Appeal" and "Dally Guide" of St. Paul. REMEMBER YOUR FRIENDS XMAS. Begin New Year with a subscription to a Negro paper. If you do not subscribe to a local paper, send for your home paper. But pay for it. Race papers are a necessity, and must be supported by individuals. Every Negro should in some way contribute something towards the advancement of the Negro Press. What Shall I Send Her? Send The Twin City Star We are building a great circulation. Help us by sending this paper to your friends out of town. Others have done so, with satisfactory results. Why can't you? THE TRUTH WELL TOLD. Don't be afraid to speak ill of the dead. No man that has lived should be saved from deserved criticism by the commonplace fact of ceasing to be alive. "I should wish," said the Cardinal de Bernis, "that every regard of politeness be preserved for the living, but that it might be permitted to speak freely one's mind of the dead." Filled as our lives are with daily shams, there is no more absurd and abominable sham about us than the mask of sorrow that we wear to the funeral of a rogue. As a matter of fact, the dead, being safe from physical punishment, should be the more open to such reprobation as their acts may have courted. In a true sense, "the evil that men do lives after them." To condone the faults of the dead is to corrupt the morality of the living—Reginald W. Kauffman, in The Cosmopolitan. People are taking an interest in the Twin City Star. They are paying their subscription in advance. Yet many are delinquent, and we are forced to cut them off. Promises do not pay our bills. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. We are not "cutting rates" to meet opposition. Our position is secure, yet we offer every inducement to advertisers. You can get a line or a page. We want your ad. You need our space. If you can get cheaper rates in other publications, with equal results, you should do so. Advertising is essential to business—if your business is worth advertising. A REAL NEWSPAPER. A newspaper isn't simply a bare chronicler of events. It is a personality. It comes into your house almost as a member of your family. What sort of a person do you like to have visit you? He ought to be honest, courageous, no hypocrite, and a gentleman, with a real interest in you, ready to lend a hand if you need help. Cheerfulness and good humor are excellent qualities, and a wide range of interests. What do you find in The Star? It has opinions, of course, and it speaks them out freely. They are its own and they are not influenced by outside interests. The square deal is its platform. In handling news it observes the decencies and amenities of life. It never wantonly brings shame or sorrow to any home. Its advertisements are clean. If the Twin City Star does not bring you something of interest in any particular issue, it has failed by so much that week. It takes of its hat and apologizes for having bored you as a visitor. But it trusts this doesn't often happen. Not often, does it? MAYOR J. C. HAYNES who promoted a Negro Detective, Chas. Hamilton from a plain clothes officer to Sergeant, then recently to Lieutenant of Police. INDICTED "RESORT KEEPERS" CHARGED WITH HABITUAL CRIMINAL ACT. Two Among Them are Negroes. Pleas of not guilty were entered by 14 of the 15 women indicted by the grand jury on the charge of conducting houses of ill-fame, when arraigned before Judge Holt of the district court yesterday. County Attorney Robertson made an attempt to have the ball of the six women, indicted under the habitual criminal act, fled at $4,000 each, but failed. He called attention to the seriousness of the offense for which they were held and said they had treated the law as a joke. "I have lived in Minneapolis 26 years," said Mr. Robertson, "and to my knowledge some of these women have been disobeying the law during the entire time. It is high time that the law showed its stern hand." Lower Bond Agreed Upon. Jouge Holt was not inclined to fix the bond as high as $4,000, and finally Mr. Robertson agreed with the court on $1,000 bonds. The women indicted only for operating a house of ill-fame were released on $500 bonds. Margaret Larson, who was among those caught in the raid by Sheriff Langum and indicted by the grand jury, was not arraigned because of illness. The women indicted under the habitual criminal act are Helen Lind, Mattie and Jennie Pierce, Lyda Jackson, Grace Edwards and Ida Dorsey. The others are Kittie Hall, Edith Rogers, Vivian Le Roy, Mona Moore, Gladys Wilton, Frances Stewart, Laura Little and Eva Lucas.Ida Dorsey and Eva Lucas are Negroes. David Parker, who stole silverware and jewelry from Mrs. Bell, 315 14th Ave. So., was held for the Grand Jury in $500 ball. Robert Davis was arrested for begging on Wednesday night. BROTHERHOOD. Lo, soul, seest thou not God's purpose? The earth to be spanned, connected by network. The lands to be welded together. WANTED. Reliable, live, honest, hustling agents for the Twin City Star. You can make a good living with this work as a side line. Agents wanted in Milwaukee, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City, Portland, Ore., Seattle, Denver, Des Moines and Sloux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. TWIR CITY STAR Where Fashion Reigns Pearces 403-405-407 NICOLLET Everything for Women's Wear—Popular Prices The Very Latest Ideas in all that pertains to Women's Wear. N. W. Nicollet 450 The Elliott PROMPT SEE Send Us Your O COAL, COKE a General Office: 120 S. 5th MACEO (INCORPORA) Real Estate Loans, & Rentals Insurance F. PEOPLES REAL ESTATE CO. Contracting and Building 236 BOSTON BLOCK, MINNEAPOLIS Office Phone .....N. W. Nic. 2188 Residence Phone, N. W. South 4953 open all night. N. W. Main 9767 306 SO. THIRD ST. BUSINESS MEN'S LUNCH 15c SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER 25c. PRIVATE DINING ROOMS THE GOPHER GRILL Mrs. Nora Young, Prop. 461 ROBERT ST., ST. PAUL The Best Meals in the City. Call up Cedar 9510. THE BUSY CORNER. Is now open for business. 381 RONDO ST. COR. WESTERN AV. ST. PAUL, MINN. FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT A La Carte From 7 A. M. to 12 P. M. Try McMurray's Fried Oysters, Oyster Loaves, Chitterlings or Kentucky Oysters. Try our Colored Messenger Service. Phone Dale 3601. A. J. McMURRAY GROCERY CO. 381 RONDO ST., ST. PAUL. N. W. Phone Dale 3601. High Grade Work Moderate Prices 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. Transient Rooms. T. S. Center 5853 THE HOTEL DAVIS Mrs. Mattie Davis, Prop. Neat, Clean Rooms, by Day or Week 10 WESTERN AVE. MINNEAPOLIS Earle Stewart Earle Ihler Phone N. W. S. 1334 T. S. Center 1302 "THE TWO EARLE'S." ORCHESTRA. GOOD MUBIC—REASONABLE PRICES. Pupils of Mrs. N. McCullough. Special Call, N. W. Main 4231. THE ST. LOU UP STAIRS 138 EAST THE OLDEST AND BEST D MRS. JULIA H 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. THE GOLDEN RULE PANTORIUM Ben. Abrams, Prop. 1311 WASHINGTON AVENUE SO. N. W. Phone, N.ic. 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. Minneapolis, Minn PRINTING FIRST-CLASS WORK MODERATE PRICES BRING YOUR JOB WORK TO THE TWIN CITY STAR 1417 Washington Ave. So. MINNEPOLIS, MINNEASOTA Phone: T. S. Center 2520 The Elliott Fuel Co. PROMPT SERVICE Send Us Your Order For COAL, COKE and WOOD General Office: 120 S. 5th St. MINNEAPOLIS MACEO CLUB C. W. KING Manager 725 WASHINGTON AVENUE SO. N. W. Phone Nicollet 1404 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. PAEGEL 802 NICOLLET AVE. 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. HAIR CUTTING 15 CENTS. You will get First-class Workmanship in St. Paul at Fuller's Barber Shop, 476 ROBERT ST. Just opened Desirable Location On All Car Lines THE CARVER HOTEL 1308-10 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. 28 Newly Furnished Rooms. Mrs. Alice (Mother) Carver, Prop. N. W. Phone Main 863 BARBER SHOP AND BATHS. MDME. EMMA TAYLOR-JONES MDME. EMMA TAYLOR-JONES HAIR-DRESSING SHAMPOOING. 725 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. N. W. Phone Nicollet 2724. Treats the Scalp, and Stops Falling Hair. Appointments made in St. Paul or Minneapolis. Hair straightened.-By my process hair will remain straight after washing. MY WORK WILL SUIT YOU. 208 Hennepin Ave. Minn. McCALL DRUG CO. CUT PRICE DRUG STORE COR. 4th ST. and 2nd Ave. S. MINNEAPOLIS "THE PRESCRIPTION STORE" JIS KITCHEN THIRD ST. T. S. 2718 INING ROOM IN ST. PAUL INSON, PROP. 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. 1020 Metropolitan Life Bldg. Notary Public. Minneapolis, Minn. "Speaks for Itself" Pabst Blue Ribbon The Beer of Quality and Get Results Beer is Strengthening Good Beer is Strengthening PURITY BREWING CO. The Leading Bottle Beer Brewery BOTH PHONES 66 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. BEST MAIN 537 OPEN FROM 6 A.M. to 9 P.M. M. G. RUTLEDGE, PROP Operator Foraker's Political Life is an Open book" THE FORAKER CAFE (ESTABLISHED 1908) 511 FOURTH AVE. SO. BEST SERVICE Sunday Dinner 25c Business Men's Lunch 15c 12 TO 3 P.M. FROM 11 TO 2 P.M. INK, Wholesale Dealer in WINES AND LIQUORS Headquarters for Railroad Men St. Third and Robert St., ST. PAUL of YellowStone Whiskey (bottled in bond.) Liquors sold to the trade. ALL BRANDS OF BOTTLED BEER TEL UPTON, BOSTON, MASS. President ISRAEL RUE, Treasurer FILLY MODERN IN EVERY CONVENIENCE Special Rates to Railroad Men and Theatrical People Opposite Back Bay Station, Dartmouth St. room service. Baggage free to and from all stations. ORSHEIM SHOES gent perfection in fine shoemaking quainted with COMFORT and become one of our SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. SINLEY SHOE COMPANY 422 NICOLLET AVENUE THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR-STRAIGHTENER. TEL. NORTH WEST MAIN 537 OPEN FROM 6 A.M. to 9 P.M. M. G. RUTLEDGE, PROP "Senator Foraker's Political Life is an Open book" THE FORAKER CAFE ELECTRIC LIGHTED (ESTABLISHED 1908) 511 FOURTH AVE. SO. BEST SERVICE Special Sunday Dinner 25c Business Men's Lunch 15c FROM 12 TO 3 P.M. FROM 11 TO 2 P.M. B. FINK, Wholesale Dealer in FINE WINES AND LIQUORS Headquarters for Railroad Men Cor. Third and Robert St., ST. PAUL Sole Agents of YellowStone Whiskey (bottled in bond.) Liquors sold at wholesale to the trade. ALL BRANDS OF BOTTLED BEER FLORSHEIM SHOES represent perfection in fine shoemaking Get acquainted with COMFORT and become one of our SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. STANLEY SHOE COMPANY 422 NICOLLET AVENUE ing bar which irons the hair, is alone, put into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater. The Aluminum Comb is easily detached from the neating bar, then, after the bar is heated the combs go back to the base and is also suitable for curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a hand bag. Magic Shampoo Drier $1 00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co. 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