Twin City Star

Defective Page VOL. 2 Single Copies 5 Cents THE SELF CULTURE CLUB gave a progressive party at the residence of Mrs. Blanche Charleston, 636 University Ave., Thursday eve. Dec. 28, 1911. Delightful refreshments were served by the hostess and the ladies and their husbands enjoyed themselves until the wee hours of the morning. It being the first time the ladies had entertained their husbands at a club meeting, "the gents" were highly elated over the work being done. Mr. B. R. Durant won the first prize, Mrs. Q. Hicks, second prize and Mr. M. Johnson, booby. It is necessary that the personals must be sent by Wednesday. Be sure and sign all communications. The second Cantata, "The Advent of the Messiah" will be repeated by the Choir at St. James A. M. E. Church on Dec. 14th. The "Pi Alpha Tau," of the University gave a Sofree at Dania Hall on last Wednesday evening, which was in honor of Misses Ray Douglass and Vivian Hunter of St. Paul, Co-eds of the University of Minnesota. The young people were chaperoned by Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Redd and it was one of the most select socials of the mid-winter season. Dainty refreshments were served. Mr. Andrew Jackson, a former employee at the Union Station, has been appointed on the police force. Mr. Samuel Dickson is at Bethesda Hospital, suffering from a shock, received in a wreck on the G. N. Ry. Mr. Charles Cotton is home from "The Soo" to spend two weeks with his mother and sister. Miss Marguerite Adams is improving rapidly at the Walker Sanitarium. Mrs. J. M. Cleary returned from Indianapolis, where she was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Brown. Mr. John Brown, 198 W. 3rd St., St. Paul, has accepted the agency of this publication in that city. Mr. Frank Kingry has been appointed as deputy sheriff to succeed Mr. Jas. H. Loomis. Messrs. Youngberg & Geroux, of the De Lux Studio, will arrange to photograph groups at all entertainments, should you desire their service. First class workmanship guaranteed. Flashlight specialist. Apply De Lux Studio, 420 Wabasha St., St. Paul. Fuller, the barber, has moved his shop to 476 Robert St. 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. Mr. A. W. Parker of Omaha, Neb. the father of Geo. W. Parker, the insane student, is still in the city looking after his son's interest. Parker refuses to eat, and is very violent. Mr. Parker has the sympathy of our people, and it is expected that his son will be committed to an asylum at an early date. Mr. Nathaniel Brown is improving in the City Hospital. Mr. Claude Waldon returned from Chicago to spend a few weeks with his father, Mr. S. C. Waldon, 195 W. 3rd St. MONEY TO LOAN—The J. & M. Loan Co., will loan you money on anything of value, or on your plain note, at rates you can afford to pay. All transactions strictly confidential. Hours: 1 a. m. to 1 and 5 to 7 p. Room 28 Union Block. Tel. Cedar 5552. Res. phone Dale 872. J. H. Dillingham, manager. At the Peoples' Barber Shop, 138 E. 3rd St., you will find the TWIN CITY STAR and other Negro newspapers on sale. 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. Give us a trial—(Adv.) DULUTH SOCIETY OF SONS OF VIRGINIA Annual Family Reunion and Reception of Strong Mutual Benefit Society Attended by Great Throng of Members and Invited Guests—Who the Newly Elected Officers Are. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Brooklyn.-The most notable event among mutual benefit organizations in this city the first week in the new year was the annual installation of the newly elected officers of the Society of the Sons of Virginia on Thursday evening, Jan. 4. The occasion brought together not only the members, but their families and friends and a large number of visitors, who were the special guests of the society. Mr. Peter H. Fisher, the retiring president, presided over the business session, which was brief, including CHARLES H. TURNER. only the annual report of the treasurer, Mr. Graham H. Carter, which showed that after paying all expenses the society has $3,250 to its credit in bank. Other holdings of the organization give it a total valuation of $3,500. The membership numbers over 100, and among them are some of the most influential men of the community. The newly elected officers were installed by the Rev. Dr. C. P. Cole, pastor of the Bridge Street A. M. E. church. They are the following: President, Edward H. Wilson; vice president, Charles H. Turner; treasurer, Graham H. Carter; financial secretary, Peter H. Fisher, Sr.; recording secretary, H. G. Minute Byrd; corresponding secretary, Arthur Durrell, Jr.; sergeant at arms, James S. Watkins, chaplain, Alexander Brown. The new members of the board of directors are Hugh S. Newton, C. H. Turner and H. G. Byrd. President Wilson is one of Brooklyn's best known and most highly respected citizens. He has been actively engaged in religious work and movements for civic betterment for over a quarter of a century and therefore brings to the organization ripe experience, influence and splendid executive ability. He holds a responsible position with the board of education, with which he has been connected for many years. Mr. Charles H. Turner, the vice president; comes from the ranks of the younger men and, like Mr. Wilson, has made an enviable record as an employee in a large financial institution. He is a native of Frederick county, Va., and has been a resident in the north for twenty-five years. Mr. Turner first attracted the attention of wealthy and influential persons while in the employ of the well known W. P. Whitlock family of Elizabeth, N. J., and also while employed by Mr. J. D. Fairchild of Brooklyn. It was through such influential persons that he secured his present responsible position with the Kings County Trust company of this city, which he has held creditably for the past eight years. Besides his work in the Brooklyn office of the concern, Mr. Turner attends to the Wall street end of the company's interests, making all loans and other financial transactions which require intelligence and adaptability. The occasion was a real reunion and reception ushering in the new year. Subscribe to the Star. ST. PAUL FRATS HONOR FAIR CO-EDS. New Year Dancing Party. $100.00 REWARD. Read The Twin City Star. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., JANUARY 13, 1912. THE CITIZENS CLUB OF PHILA- DELPHIA MINNEAPOLIS tenders the Judiciary of the Odd Fel lows a Grand Reception. Special to the Star. Phila. Pa., Jan. 10.—One of the swellest events of a social character in the history of the Negroes of Philadelphia was the Reception given by the Citizens Club in honor of the Supreme Court and the Sub Committee of Management of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows last Monday night. The three floors of the spacious quarters owned and occupied by the Club were brilliantly illuminated, elaborately decorated and crowded with Philadelphia's best citizens. Mr. Amos Scott the genial and progressive president of the club welcomed the guests in an address replete with pungent paragraphs and filled with the ring of true hospitality. The following prominent men of national reputation delivered addresses: Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds, Washington, D. C.; Wm. R. Morris, Esq., of Minneapolis, Associate Justice of the Odd Fellows Supreme Court; Hon. B. J. Davis, Editor of the Atlanta, Independent and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; W. T. Francis, Esq., of St. Paul, Clerk of the Supreme Court, W. L. Houston, Esq., of Washington, D. C., Associate Justice, and Harry S. Cummings, Esq., of Baltimore, Attorney General of the Odd Fellows. ST. PAUL LOCAL NOTES. WEST END BRANCH YOUNG WOM- ENS' CHRISTIAN ASS'n. Last Sunday afternoon, the Vesper Service was addressed by Rev. J. S. Strong, who gave some good wholesome advice for the new year. Despite the severe weather the service was well attended. A Branch Choir has been recently organized and promises to add much to the Sunday Service, under the directorship of Miss Alberta Bell. The Entertainment Committee, of which Mrs. James Vass is chairman, assisted by Mrs. Scott Mason, are conducting rehearsals every Wednesday evening at the building and will produce W. Rhys Herbert's "Bethany" in the near future for the benefit of the Association. Don't blame our correspondents if your notes are not inserted. The Editor alone is responsible. He cuts all copy for this publication. Miss Mattie F. Barr, the trained nurse, who has spent the past six months at Black Duck has returned to St. Paul and is located at the Y. W. C. A. Miss Lillian Cox of New York City recently here with the "As a Man Thinks" Company, resided at the association during her stay. Mr. Lloyd Hickman will have charge of the programme Sunday, Jan. 14th, at the Vesper Service. The Social and Literary Club of Pilgrim Baptist Church held its first meeting last Monday evening, Mrs. Lula Chapman presiding. Rev. McDonald was the principal speaker. FRATERNAL MASS MEETING. A meeting was held on Sunday afternoon at St. James Church, in an effort to unite all fraternal organizations to build a hall. Representatives of five organizations were present. J. H. Dillingham was elected President and C. H. Miller, Secy. Next meeting afternoon of Jan. 14th at St. James Church. Don't fail to see the "BIG MIN-STREL SHOW", by local talent at the ADFDITORIUM under the management of MRS. NELLIE McCUL-LOUGH, Dancing will close the program. Watch for the date. adv. BEDD TO DIE MARCH 18T Henry Wilbur Redd, convicted of the murder of Frank Johnson, the proprietor of a Porter's Club in Winnipeg, Can., will be hanged on March 1, 1912, unless the Minister of Justice grants a new trial. 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. The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. MINNEAPOLIS BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH. 1120 8th St. So. 11 A. M. Subj. The Refreshing of Saints." 8 P. M. "Evangelistic Services." ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. 11 A. M. "Is It Worth While to Pray?" 8 P. M. "The Gracious Invitation." The Pastor's Club met last week in the study of Rev. Toombs. Those present were Revs. Withers, Lewis, Edwards and Toombs. Each minister present read a paper. Rev. A. G. Wilkerson, who assisted Rev. Withers, at Zion Baptist Church is a brilliant speaker, and he has gained many admirers during his stay in the city. Miss Lettie Hayes entertained at the residence of Mrs. B. S. Smith in honor of Miss Madge Thomas of New York City on January 5th. Quarterly meeting was held at St. James church this week. Presiding Elder E. E. Jackson was in attendance. Mrs. Zack Johnson is much improved from injuries received when her gas range exploded. A SILVER WEDDING. Invitations have been issued for the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the marriage of Mary E. Young and Zachariah A. Pope on Friday evening, January 19, 1912. Judge Johnson is arranging for His "Masquerade Ball" at the South Side Auditorium. Mr. and Mrs. H. Grevor entertained on New Year's Day in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Day. Mrs. Ida-M. White passed through the Twin Cities on Dec. 28th, enroute Vancouver, B. C., from Indianapolis. Mrs. Eileen W. Martin has gone to Palm Beach, Fla., to spend three months with Mr. and Mrs. Birkholz of the Radisson Hotel. Miss N. P. Holmes of Chicago is visiting Mrs. Wm. Binga at 1323 Wash. Ave. So. Mr. Henry King, of Ottumwa, Ia., father of Mr. Samuel King, 1508 5th St. So. met with an accident last Wednesday eroute to this city, when he fell and fractured a rib. He is improving very rapidly. Mrs. Silas G. West is sick at her home, 57 Holden St. Lieut. Chas. H. Hamilton is very sick at his residence 509 So. 4th St. during past week. The residence and office of the Editor of the Star 1419 Wash. Ave. S. was damaged by fire on Thursday about 6 P. M. Considerable damage was done by water, and while firemen worked we wrote copy, and the Star came out on time. Last Friday evening was pleasantly spent by a few at the home of Mrs. Ophelia Rice. Baby Canty celebrated her first Xmas tree. Those present were Mrs. Jasper Gibbs, Mrs. John Allison, Mrs. Fannie Lee, Mrs. Thomas Carter, Miss Eliza Wilson, Miss Helen E. Rice. Misses Ruth and Adelaide Carter, Eualie Lee, Masters Morris, Mark and Wendell Gibbs. Baby Canty was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Mr. Chas. Sexton, 17 West 29th St. entertained a number of his friends at whist on Wednesday evening. Those present were Messrs. Ralph Watson. James Burkes, Clarence Bell, John Jackson, Jas Coombs, F. Parkinson, F. Peoples, David E. Francis, Ira S. Roberts, Thos. Battles and Dr. M. W. Judy. The Knights of Pythias gave a smoker on Thursday at their Hall, which was a grand affair. Mrs. Phannie Corneal was not present when her range exploded at her restaurant. Considerable damage was done. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Burkes have moved to 2720 2nd Ave. So. Mr. Miles Jackson, 1317 2nd St. So., has been home sick with rheumatism during past two weeks and is slowly improving. 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. To subscribe is to pay. Subscribe now. Two Dollars a Year. THE SUNDAY FORUM. The Forum met last Sunday, and although the weather was very cold, there was a fair crowd to attend the inauguration of Pres. B. F. Bullock, Dr. Brown, the retiring president, installed those officers who were present—Benj. F. Bullock Pres., Geo. Hall, Vice Pres., R. E. McCullough, Secy., Wm. Jenkins, Chaplain, Miss Ida Grey, Organist, A. J. Kelso, Critic, After they were installed, each pledged their support in a brief address. Other officers will be installed next meeting at Bethesda on Jan. 21st. Rev. A. G. Wilkerson made a favorable impression upon his hearers. His subject "True Greatness" was ably handled. The Twin City Star was voted the official publication for the present year. It was in every way a very interesting meeting. DR. R. S. BROWN. Ex. President of the Sunday Forum. We had intended to give much space to the achievements of Dr. Brown, whose term as President of the Minneapolis Sunday Forum expired on last Sunday, but owing to the complimentary remarks of President Bullocks, which are published in this issue we will only say that "he is the man who did things." Dr. Brown has placed the Forum upon a high plane of action, and has during his term gathered the best material of the Twin Cities, and by so doing made it worth while to attend the Forum meetings. We also highly commend those officers who so ably assisted him, and it is up to the members of this body to support the newly elected officers, who are willing to do their best to continue this good work. Messrs. John Tyler and S. Reddix, the managers of the Royal Family Dancing Class which meets at Arcade Hall, 1311 Washington Ave. So., are meeting with great success. The music by Tyler's Orchestra is greatly enjoyed by every one, and Mr. Reddix makes it very pleasant for all of their patrons. Mrs. Claude Burnaugh gave birth to a son on Tuesday morning at her residence, 1122 23 Ave. N E. Dr. Brown was in attendance. Mother and baby are well. Mrs. James Hodgers, 803 11th Ave. So, is confined to her bed with pneumonia. Mr. Geo. Hardin, 1115 Wash. Ave. No. is sick with rheumatism. Miss Pearl Hayden has returned from Indianapolis, where she was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Porter, 431 Hiawatha St., since last August when she attended the K. P. Encampment. Sergt. and Mrs. Z. A. Pope will celebrate their Golden Anniversary on Jan. 19, at their residence, 216 West 31st St. Invitations have been extended to many of their friends through the entire country. Mr. and Mrs. Pope are among the best known families in this state. Samuel Lott, aged 16 months, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nunley Loot, 1014 6th Ave. No., received a paralytic stroke last week, but is improving very rapidly. Mr. Milby Fisher, 617 No. 5th St., has returned home from Mankato, where he is head waiter in the Saultaugh Hotel, and is confined to his bed with pneumonia. We are glad to say that he is improving. Mr. Fred. Jackson, 901 5th St. No., has recovered from a short illness. Walter Webb, serving a sentence of 18 years in Stillwater has applied for a pardon. He was convicted of manslaughter on Feb. 24, 1906. It is expected that his sentence will be commuted and then he will be released. Webb was convicted for killing Elijah Holmes. Joe Blackwell will move shortly, since they have begun clearing the site for the new Post Office. Mr. W. L. Howard has opened a Shoe-Shining Parlor and Cigar and News Stand at 112 Wash. Ave. No. and will carry a line of Negro news pares.—Adv. ST.PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL WHAT THE NEGRO PROBLEM IS NOT Professor R. R. Wright In Sociological Treatment of the Great Question Says It Is Not a Negro Problem if the Maladjustment is Not Common to the Whole Group. Philadelphia. - Professor R. R. Wright, Jr., has recently issued in book form extracts from his two lectures on the sociological attitude in the study of Negro problems, which he prepared for and delivered to the social study class at the university of Pennsylvania. The first part tells of the attitude which social students ought to have in the study of race problems and the difficulties involved. The second part consists of an analysis of the Negro problem. The lectures attracted considerable attention, being regarded as among the most philosophic and logical ever delivered on the subject at any of the leading colleges. Under the caption the "Study of Race Problems" Professor Wright says: "In the study of the facts in human activity the very condition of scientific value must be the accuracy and impartiality of the observation of students. For accurate observation the student must be tolerant and open minded. He must be widely acquainted with the history and condition of peoples in different parts of the world in order to be entirely rid of national, sectional, racial, religious and political bias. "In spite of his race, religion and early education, he ought to be able to look at the facts of society entirely from an impersonal point of view. This is especially necessary in the study of nationalities and races different from our own. We are very liable to underrate these peoples—to consider their mental and physical differences and mental and physical inferorties; to call their religion heathenish; to look upon their racial tendencies as downward if they are not as ours. This will give us a provincial philosophy, but nothing of real scientific value. "In what consists the particular and peculiar Negro race problem of which we hear so much? A social problem may be said to exist with reference to any particular group when there is in any way maladjustment of that group with respect to its environment. Then the Negro problem must be a social problem of maladjustment between the Negro group and its American environment. A social problem is a Negro problem in so far as the social maladjustment is, first, common to the great mass of the Negro group and, second, peculiar to it. It is not a Negro problem if the maladjustment is not common to the entire Negro group—that is, only Negros suffer it. This we must get clearly in our minds if we are to understand the problem of the Negro. What the Negro Problem Is Not. What the Negro Problem is Not. "Much confusion already exists as to just what this maladjustment is, and to avoid further confusion careful analysis is necessary. The average person with whom I have come in contact identifies in some way the Negro problem with the problem of ignrance and vice, or with poverty and immorality, or with industrial inefficiency, unemployment or some other pathological social condition. One says if it were not for the ignorance of the Negro there would be no problem. But let us examine this and we will see that the Negro problem is not a problem of illiteracy or ignorance. In the first place, illiteracy is not common to the Negro race, for the majority of them can read and write. "In the second place, illiteracy is not peculiar to them as a race, for there are more white illiterates in this country than Negro illiterates. In 1900 the census gave 3,200,000 as the number of white illiterates and 2,858,194 as the number of Negro illiterates in the United States. There are, according to the same census, fourteen times as many white illiterates in the state of Pennsylvania as Negro illiterates. "By the same authority in proportion to population there is less illiteracy among the younger generation of Negroes living in the north than in the same class of whites living in the south. The throngs which come to our great cities have a great deal more ignorance among the foreign white element than among the Negroes. It is plain, therefore, that ignorance and illiteracy are not the Negro problem, although many Negroes as well as whites are involved in the general problem of ignorance, which has no color whatever." NORTH CAROLINA MASONS MEET LARGE DELEGATION PRESENT. Professor R. B. McRary In Lengthy Address at the Forty-second Annual Session of the State Masonic Fraternity Tells of the Progress Which the Order Is Making. By GEORGE FRANCIS KING Greensboro, N. C.—The forty-second annual session of the grand lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, of the jurisdiction of North Carolina recently held in this city was an epoch-making event for Afro-American Masons in this section of the country. Over 800 delegates were in attendance. They represented the intellectual and progressive element of the race. It is the strongest fraternity in the state. It has made excellent investments, such as North Carolina bonds, and has over $16,000 in the endowment department. The well known scholar and capitalist Professor R. B. McRary, who is an excellent example for the young of the race and whose rating places him among the moneyed men of the state, is the most worshipful grand master for the state. Owing to his ability as a financier and business man the order has never before experienced such glowing results. Colonel James H. Young, the well rounded business man, is the endowment secretary; Dr. O. S. Brown, the well known educator, pulpiteer and public spirited man, is the grand secretary, and A. Middleton is the grand treasurer. These, with W. S. Simmons, are the grand lodge officials. The report of Colonel Young shows that during the past Masonic year $49,700 has been paid to the widows and orphans and a large sum to charitable institutions. The annual address of Professor McRary was the most masterly effort ever heard by the grand lodge. He said in part: Not only are we making our record on the pages of history, but we are making the pathway for our successors to future and much greater achievements. Oururchaser will be stained in innocence, nor will it be stained with innocent blood. Our object is not war or persecution, but upon our banners, proudly waving, are inscribed the insignia of the triple alliance—"Brotherly love, relief and peace." We have been moned into existence, simply to meet me. PETER H. BURKE PROFESSOR R. B. M'RARY. clety's transient demands are writing their history in sand. Not so with Masonry. The principles upon which it is founded are fundamental. They spring from the institutions of our moral intellect and social nature. The principles upon which they have done before them, have only to hold themselves erect, as they have been taught to do, and not as the beast whom Saliust tells us "nature hath formed prone to the earth." An order to behold the ever inimitable nature, to judge marks the orient of perfect knowledge. A Mason should never allow himself to be influenced by personal bias, petty jealousy or competition in business in an un-friendly way. A Mason should never be knocked into a colony of competition, the character and reputation of another. If he sees one overtaken in a fault, remind him in the most friendly manner of his error. I desire to call your attention to a circular letter of inquiry sent out for the purpose of gathering information about the material status of the craft in this state. Of the nearly 400 letters of inquiry thus dispatched 310 have returned answers. I have prepared a tabulated statement of the same for reference, but I will only use the numbers, not the time, name, maries as they now appear. The 310 lodges constitute a membership of 7,033. One hundred and fifty lodges own halls with a probable valuation of $154,170. Number of members owning homes, 4,570, revealing the fact that more than 50 per cent own farms, 2,392 own farms; 738 men own farms; 165 doctors, 842 business men, 342 college graduates, 324 professional teachers, 642 licensed preachers and several college presidents; 6,686 church members, well nigh 100 per cent. verily believe that Masonry is to play no inconspicuous part in helping on the solution of the vexing problems that are taxing the brains of statesmen, philanthropists and Christian leaders of today. It is obliged to do so if we are identified with the order will live up to its demands, and close our doves to such as will not be able to square their lives with such teaching. The address occasioned a great demonstration. Professor McRary and the other officials were re-elected for another year. The next annual grand lodge will convene in Asheville, N. G. FOREIGN MISSION WORKERS. Return to Their Respective Fields With Hearty Rapidations Much credit is due the Rev. Dr. L. G. Jordan, corresponding secretary of the national Baptist foreign mission board, for the able manner in which he conducted the recent farewell meetings in honor of the Rev. S. A. Richardson, returning missionary to his field in Albanystown, South America, and the Rev. George E. Stewart, who goes to the West Indies. Meetings were held in most of the principal cities from Louisville, Ky. where the missionary headquarters are, en route to New York. In Philadelphia the meeting was held at the Shiloh Baptist church under the auspices of the Baptist ministers' conference. Speaking on the subject the "Case Stated," Rev. Dr. C. H. Parrish of Louisville delivered a forceful and instructive address on the condition of the foreign mission work of the domination. Other speakers were corresponding secretary, L. G. Jordan, and the Rev. Dr. John H. Frank, whose subject was, "And Now Finally Brethren." The people responded liberally to the appeal for funds with which to defray the missionaries' passage. The sum of $360 was raised within a few minutes. New York was the next objective point. The meeting was held at the Mount Olivet Baptist church, of which the Rev. W. P. Hayes is pastor. While the audience was not so large as the one in Philadelphia, nevertheless a snug sum was raised. The Abyssinian Baptist church, Dr. A. Clayton Powell pastor, gave $100 to the fund. Drs. Parish, Frank and Jordan, who came all the way from Louisville with the missionaries, were much gratified over the results of the trip and expressed sincere thanks to each of the churches for its liberality. CAPABLE NEWSPAPER MEN WHO ARE MAKING GOOD. George F. King Retained by Greensboro (N. C.) Daily News. Among the younger men who are making their mark as reporters, correspondents and special contributors to daily and weekly papers is George F. King, a native of Norfolk, Va. Mr. King is well known in most every section of the country. He is ambitious, persistent and capable and never loses an opportunity to make good in whatever territory to which he may be assigned for duty. As correspondent for a number of weekly papers Mr. King has reported many notable gatherings, such as conferences, conventions and annual meetings of secret and mutual benefit organizations. In the prompt performance of his duty in this respect he has won the reputation of being accurate, quick and concise in his statements, always getting his matter to the editor on time and in good shape. In the early part of 1911 Mr. King accompanied Judge Pritchard and Dr. James E. Shepard on their northern tour in the interest of the National Religious Training school, of which Dr. Shepard is the founder and president. As an evidence of Mr. King's ability and usefulness it is interesting to note that the management of the Greensboro (N. C.) Daily News has retained his services for another year as one of the special contributors to that influential journal. Being connected with the Associated Press, Mr. King contributes to a number of evening papers in various sections of the south. He maintains headquarters in Wilmington, N. C., as well as in Greensboro, as a matter of convenience. Other correspondents who are Mr. King's seniors in the business are Charles Stewart, Horace D. Slatter, R. W. Thompson and Franklin F. Johnson. The first two mentioned are Associated Press correspondents. Mr. Stewart (J. O. Midnight) is the dean of the able coterls. Each of them has made good. THE TUSKEGEE CONFERENCE. Increasing Interest In Annual Meeting of Farmers and Teachers Unusual interest is being manifested in the coming farmers' conference, which is to be held at the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute for two days, beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 17. As an evidence of how the work of the conference is regarded by agriculturists of large holdings reference need only be made to President L. K. Salisbury of the Mississippi Delta Planting company of Nashville, Tenn., who has consented to deliver one of the principal addresses during the conference. Mr. Salisbury employs over 1,000 of our people in the operation of the Delta company, and therefore he knows the value of having trained workers in his employ. The conference for farmers will be followed on Thursday by the workers' conference. The conference, which was established twenty-one years ago with a meeting of a few farmers, ministers and teachers from the surrounding country, has extended its influence and strengthened its hold upon the masses of the people from year to year since that time. The record of its work is in thousands of individual lives which it has inspired with fresh hope and a new ambition in the struggle for better things. The South Carolina Race Conference. The annual South Carolina race conference will be held in Columbia, S. C., for three days, beginning on Monday, Jan. 22. Rev. Richard Carroll is one of the prime factors in the movement. TWIN CITY STAR SUNDAY SCHOOL. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson II.—First Quarter, For Jan. 14, 1912. Text of the Lesson, Luke I, 57-80 Memory Verses, 76, 77-Golden Text Luke I, 68-Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. Will some one tell why the visit of Gabriel to Mary, with the most wonderful announcement ever made to any mortal, is wholly omitted, and the Christmas lesson of Dec. 24 again assigned for Feb. 4? It is not ours to reason why, but simply to pray. Lord talk with us by the way and open to us the Scriptures. May each one notice and firmly believe the assurance of the supernatural birth and Mary's acceptance of it, perhaps little dreaming the cost to berself of such an honor (verses 35, 38). Then notice the plain and simple prediction concerning the throne of David and the coming kingdom (verses 30-33). See Elizabeth and Zacharias filled with the Holy Spirit and note all their words (verses 41, 67). Observe carefully the R. V. of verse 37. "No word from God shall be void of power." I have in my mind associated with this Isa. iv. 11, "It shall not return unto me valet, but it shall accomplish that which I please." When Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, said, "Blessed is she that believed, for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord" (verses 45), then Mary burst forth with, "My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour," closing with, "As He spake to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed forever." Many of Mary's utterances remind us of Hannah's prayer or song in I Sam. 1, 1-10, closing with, "He shall give strength unto His King and exalt the horn of His anointed." This is the first reference to Christ as the Messiah or anointed one. Compare John 1, 41. The son of Elizabeth being born at the full time and the eighth day, or time for circumcision, having come, there was a little perplexity about a name for the boy, as some would have him called by his father's name, but his mother said, "He shall be called John." They made signs to his father, who, to the surprise of all, wrote, "His name is John" (verses 57-63). See verse 13 and find the other six who were called by name before they were born, two of them several hundred years before, or at least one. Notice the release of Zacharias from his affliction which came upon him because of unbelief. Faith in Jesus Christ, the reception of Him as one's personal Saviour, not only delivers from the wrath to come, but delivers from all bondage. The truth shall make you free. If the Son shall make you free ye shall be free indeed (John vill. 32, 36). The hand of the Lord upon the child reminds us that he was to be filled with the Spirit from his birth (verses 15, 66), and the two sayings make us think of Ezok. ill. 14; vill. 8. This is your need and mine, dear reader, the hand of the Lord upon us and the Holy Spirit filling and controlling. From verse 67 to the last verse of the chapter we have the sayings of Spirit filled Zacharias, telling us of the kingdom which would have come had the people been willing to receive John and Jesus and the kingdom, but which, because of their rejection of all, is still in abeyance, waiting for the King to come again in glory to set up His kingdom of peace and righteousness. He had spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets in all the Old Testament Scriptures concerning a kingdom to include all nations, with Israel a redeemed people at the center (verses 68-75; Pa. xxll, 11; 18; xvii, 1-7; Isa. ii. 1-4; 1x. 1-22, and everywhere). The prophets told, however, of a Messiah who would be despised and rejected and be cut off and have nothing as well as a Messiah who as son of David would sit on David's throne (Isa. iii. 7; Dan. vii. 13, 14; 1x. 26 margin), but they did not tell of the long interval that did not tell of the relationship between the sufferings and the glory, when during the postponement of the kingdom and the scattering of Israel He will gather out by the gospel a people to share His glory and reign with Him when the kingdom comes. This was reserved to be communicated to Paul and through him to us. See Rom. xvi. 25-27; xi. 25-27; Eph. iii. Concerning the postponement of the kingdom until His return see Luke xix. 11-13; Acts iii. 20, 21, and notice the joyful worship of the disciples when they understood that He would come again in due time to fulfill all the prophecies concerning His kingdom (Luke xxiv. 25-27, 44-53). The words of Zacharias and all of the prophets shall be as literally fulfilled as were all the predictions concerning His birth and humiliation, and the time draws ever nearer. Meantime while we wait for the literal fulfillment on Israel we may find in our lives, as His redeemed ones by His precious blood, many a fulfillment and manifestation of these precious words. If we are in Christ we are delivered from the wrath to come and are the seed of Abraham and joint heirs with Him of the whole world (I. Thess. i. 10; Rom. iv. 13; vii. 17; Gal. iii. 29). Whether salvation be individual or national, it must be through the house of David and the King of the Jews, for salvation is of the Jews, and there is none other (John iv. 22; Acts iv. 12). If we are His redeemed ones, waiting for the kingdom, we may by His grace serve Him without fear in holiness and righteousness. 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. A. B. Room 48 Eastman Block. Dr. Milton W. Judy, the dentist, located in the Eastman Block will receive personals and subscriptions for the Twin City Star. FOR SALE—RESTAURANT. I will sell (on account of failing 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. Go to Utley's Barber Shop for your Tonsoral work.—"Your Bath"—and your "Twin City Star." 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. 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 newsy paper and we cannot do this unless those who owe us pay, some part of their subscription. Do it now. against sickness, (paying for all diseases) accidents, and death see Huxtling T. R. Morgan, 27 Union Block, St. Paul. 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 to. JOHN H. HARRIS REV. JOS. S. STRONG. R. 27-28 UNION BLOCK, ST. PAUL, MINN. Special Sunday Dinner 35c. St. Louis Kitchen, St. Paul. RAILROAD EMPLOYEES. Cash Your Checks, No Discount at B. Fink's 3rd and Robert Sts. St. Paul. ADVERTISE—IT PAYS. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCURCH 5th Ave. So. and 27th St. Minn. Rev A. H. Leatad, Rector. Service at 8 o'clock P. M. All are invited. Come. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 22d St. between 9th and 10th Aves. Services evening at 13:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school at 12:30. Rev. F. M. Lewis, Pastor. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 215 Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services at 11 a. m. 8 p. m. Sunday School at 1 p. m. Rev. E. R. Edwards, Pastor. BETHESDA BAPISTI CHURCH, 1120 Eighth Street So. Preaching every sunday and evening. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. ZION BAPISTI CHURCH, 6th Avenue So. Services morning and evening each Sunday. Rev. M. W. Withers, Pastor. ST. PAUL. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. H. P. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller Sta. All are welcome. ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 353 University Ave. LODGES. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR. Deputy, installs and organizes Chapters of The O. E. Star. Pleased to consult any one Interested. Residence Mrs. Anna B. Harris, Grand District 285 Rondo St., St. Paul, Minn. BROTHERHOOD. Lo, soul, seest thou not God's purpose? The earth to be spanned, connected by network, The people to become brothers and sisters, The races neighbors, to marry and be given in marriage. The oceans to be crossed, the distant brought near, brought near. The lands to be welded together. —Whitman. 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. OPPORTUNITY A Negro can com3 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. 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 it. In some instances he who files 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. 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. L. HEGENER 207 Nicelet TWIN CITY RAZORS full hollow ground, guaranteed, $1.25 each. A full line of Table Cutlery. Carvers. Manicure Scissors and Tools. Cutlery grinding. SYLVESTER W. OLIVER. 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 2½c PER CUE. BILLIARDS 15c. The best pool-room in the city. 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 MINNEPOLIS OR ST. PAUL Both Phones 508. HAIR CUTTING 15 CENTS. You will get First-class Workmanship in St. Paul at Fuller's Barber Shop, 476 ROBERT ST. 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. 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,.....78¢ Ladles " ".....65¢ Men's Nailed ".....50 and 60¢ Rubber Heels, ".....40¢ Ladles and Boys' nailed soles.....40¢ SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1424 WASHINGTON AVENUE SOUTH Defective Pag Defective Page THE QUESTION OF RACE TRADITION LEARNED OPINION BY LOCKE Rhodes Scholarship Student In Philosophic Address Says the Desire to Preserve the Past Connects Us to a Racial Consciousness—Race Stands Between Two Heritages. Yonkers, N. Y.—The year end meeting of the Negro Research society held recently at the residence of the president, Mr. John Edward Bruce, in this city, was made notable by the presence of Alain Le Roy Locke, who is a graduate of Oxford university. He bears the distinction of being the only member of the race to win one of the Rhodes scholarships. Mr. Locke was the principal speaker on this occasion, and a reception was given in his honor by the society in view of the fact that he is to return to Berlin in January to complete his studies. Mr. Locke's subject was "The Negro and a Race Tradition." He spoke in part as follows: A historical society stands primarily as the expression of a practical duty toward a corporate past, and a Negro historical society stands therefore for an avowed duty toward a racial past. The Negro has special duties and specific problems with the Negro people and special these duties and problems are the duties and problems of any people in their acquisition of historical mindedness in the establishment of a tradition. Although the American Negro faces what all thoughtful observers must admit to be a historical dilemma, he can avoid it if he pudiates his past or as much of it as he deems wise and consistent to forget and repudiate. As an American, indeed, he can claim the high but dangerous privilege of tak- THE BROOKLYN HERALD ALAIN LE ROY LOOKER. ing large liberties with his past both in the direction of adoption and that of repudiation. As an American he can exert a great power of persuasion and republic. He can begin anywhere and claim anything. The question is therefore whether or not the Negro wishes to have a separate history, apart from the general history of this country, or what justification there is other than the purely sentimental reasons he sometimes gives himself and the wholly unjustifiable reasons usually given him for having a separate tradition in contrast or addition to the tradition he has received as an American, enjoying theoretically at least all of the benefits of free education and democratic institutions. For very different reasons and very diverse hopes then the speaker found himself forced to believe in a race history and a race culture. The desire to preserve the past and the necessity and requires of us the development of a sense for corporate interests and destinies. Indeed the tendencies and facts which threaten the solidarity and perpetuity of a distinct Negro tradition in this country are still being blocked in the way of our progress. The historical dilemma of the American Negro is the painful position of standing between two heritages, one lost, the other not fully acquired; the one something for the other, the other definitely use and the other something which may not have permanent satisfaction for us. This situation is both the price and the reward of the Negro's unique history. Later he may be as anxious to take the advantages of the alternatives as he is at present to escape the disadvantages of the alternatives. He is also at virtual problems have a different point of origin from social or political or economic issues we face, and they are as likely to have a different solution. History and culture, at all events, are known only as the attributes of nations and races. One cannot raise the question of history without raising the question of race or nation. Any one who surveys at all closely the estate of culture or the field of history will find that it has its fences and proprietary rights, quite as material in their way as the fences and property deeds of any civilized community. They will see that no people have acquired the right to the exchange civilities of civilization until it has cultivated its own land, its own tradition and evolved its own culture. A people that proceeds upon any other assumption is threatened under the present facts at least with the fate of mental pariads. Race is not only the result of the exchange but the most legitimate and indisputable claim to education and culture. We as Negroes need to distinguish sharply between the claim of education and the claim of a mental birthright. It may even be that we shall have to choose between them on certain occasions. Certainly we must always bear the distinction in mind. The very accidents of our birth and history make for us a claim upon a civilization of great age and great degree of mental sagacity and self sought mystification can conceal from us as not ours in the same literal sense that it is the hereditary culture and history of Aryan peoples. This is the crux of the problem from the side of education and culture. Sooner or later if he persists in ignoring this distinction the Afro-American of culture finds he is an anomaly; finds that he is sharing and participating in a culture that is his only by right of acquisition and not by right of inheritance. To be mindful of the distinction does not necessarily make the civilization and culture we propose to claim and share any the lessons we can make it ours in a different way. This is common with that the proper approach and reservations the frank admission that we participate in an alien culture justifies us in a certain historic and actual pride of acquisition in having made our own what was in the beginning not ours. Further, such an admission should enable us by way of contrast to realize rationally our constitution, our own derivations and allegiances and to help us to build up in addition a tradition worthy of our united loyalties. Instead, therefore, of belittling us the great contrast of Aryan culture should make it more meaningful to be a Negro. The Negro's attitude toward his past hasither been a sentimental and mistaken one. There are grave dangers and difficulties in achieving a new attitude, but a time in success must be achieved. We might in time succeed in achieving the desired ship into a historical perspective, which would make it a spiritual Mayflower of freedom from the handicaps of a tropical climate, but better than this would be an attitude which would insist upon the full and remotest tradition of the race. As a patriot the American is satisfied to go back as far as the Mayflower, but as a healer he must be farther. We have then the phenomenon of Anglo-Saxon tradition, Anglo-Saxon civilization, Aryan culture! It should—indeed it must be—the same with us. The American Negro must in time change his attitude toward the past. The stamp of the abolitionist experience and appeal is still upon us. It deserves to be an inable memory. It deserves to the sentimental ties we have to the body of our history must not be allowed to control our historical attitudes. A generation that has not lived through such a time can never be expected to care for race history in exactly the same way. Already the younger generation is lapsing from that sentimental attitude, and it is well, since the attitude which freed us physically will never free us mentally. It will never free us spiritually, one period in the race life. It keeps us from the dispassionate, the scholarly, attitude toward history. It chains us to remain in the vicious circle of early American isolation, the hopelessly Quixotic whim of a people that wishes to begin history all over again. We cannot afford to let our regard for our immediate past be forgotten, which stands in need of patient and palmaking scholarship to recover, but even more perhaps in need of a worthier historical attitude to accept it. American thought and scholarship are in process of broadening out in the name of culture, and for the sake of tradition a period of reconstructive scholarship is beginning, a period that will retrieve the necessary damage of the democratic secession. This is being done that the American will be able to afford the high price of expatriation for his culture. Our situation is parallel. Our involuntary transportation is analogous to the colonial Americans' voluntary revolution. We must, like him, go back to claim as tradition and culture all we have broken with as government and authority. There is for us no alternative to turning back toward an African and racial past. But such a course need no more interfere with entering to the full heritage of a liberal education, race loyalty to Anglo-Saxon civilization interferes with American patriotism. America, standing, as it does, for the common ownership of the utilities of civilization, cannot stand for the amalgamation of cultures. America, at all events, is not sure of her own mental nationality, but it is clear that the formal norms of American life and thought it is to find certain latent racial traits and traditions in process of development and assertion. The fear that the acknowledgment of the birth claim to ideas undermines the republican claims to free institutions, the fear that a sense for race hispanicism, from the impersonal and more inclusive patriotism in general history and culture, can only be indulged by those who misunderstand the trend of American institutions. Indeed, freed from national responsibilities and governmental ambitions, racial pretensions are free in this country to defend against the threat of national extinction. Certainly America has offered this to other races. Not only have certain Irish ambitions and hopes impossible of realization elsewhere been realized in this country, but their realization, while contributory largely and patriotically to the reaction of the government, has reacted upon the whole status of the race in its native home. The Jewish communism in this country further has contributed to its racial life the world over and stands today as the champion of some of its most significant reform movements. America affords the unique possibility of a national repaganda existing without contradicting national and patriotic loyalties and responsibilities. The historical dilemma of the American Negro is a great culture problem. It is also a great American problem. Its solution will prove or disprove whether or not culture by adoption is possible and whether race can exist within a nation without dividing the nation of contradicting itself. If we accept the burden of being an experiment in this land of experiment it is because we have additional reasons. These additional reasons are the desire to solve our own problems, to convert invidious distinctions into others rational and respected. Good Work of Women's Clubs in Texas. The Mothers' club of San Antonio, Tex., conducts a kindergarten in connection with its regular work. The Charity club in Houston is interested in the Working Girls' home, and the Nurses' club in the same town sustains a nursery for the care of children whose mothers have to work out by the day. These organizations have come about largely through the influence of the State Federation of Women's Clubs. Glencoe Club's Most Speedy Runner. Thomas Harris of the Glencoe Athletic club in New York has again demonstrated his ability as the most speedy runner of the group. In the recent three and a half mile contest he covered the distance in 21 minutes 30 seconds. In the last half of the course he took his own time and came up to the finish in a walk, winning easily over Mazzucca, his club mate, who opposed him, by 500 yards. Young Selected For Liberian Post. Captain Charles Young of the Ninth United States cavalry, who has been stationed at Fort D. A. Russell, according to a current report has recently been selected by the war department for special duty in Liberia, for which post he will probably sail about the middle of January. TWIN CITY STAR INAUGURAL ADDRESS of Pres. Benj. F. Bullock, at the Minneapolis Sunday Forum, on January 7, 1912. Officers, members, and friends of the Sunday Forum: I do not stand before you to apologize for being elected your president. I always did believe in absolute frankness. And if there is anything that makes me grow impatient, it is during the time of our election, when that ironical epidemic, "I decline," gets into the atmosphere, to which so many of our well meaning people fall victims. But you say, "we do not mind lending a helping hand for the uplift of humanity, but we don't want the honor of filling an office or holding some responsible position." You say that you don't want honor, and yet you love to do the things in which the very roots of honor itself are imbedded. I shall answer your argument and at the same time defend the statement that the expression "I decline" is ironical, by saying, there are certain rules common to the human family, from which but few escape; and one of these rules is the "love of honor and esteem of one's fellowmen." This rule is one of the principal motives of economic activities. Much of our wealth and acquisition is inspired by a desire to impress our fellows with a sense of our importance, to let the world see and know that we are ambitious, admirable, and successful. For an example: When our income will permit, we buy a new hat, a new pair of shoes, a new dress, or a new suit of clothes not merely because our old ones cease to be comfortable, or to give due service, but because we wish to make a favorable impression upon others: the desire to own fine houses is not merely the want of comfortable shelter from the cold, but it is the sense of honor coming from the fact that most people don't own fine houses. And friends, upon the face of this argument, I would not be human if I didn't feel my breast throb with pride as I stand before you as your administrator for the incoming term; as the successor of one so highly respected and honored as your expresident; as the successor of one who has awakened enthusiasm from its slumbers and kindled a spark of ambition that will bring forth union and strength out of the chaos of a downtrodden people; and I have no fear of intruding upon the good will or common consent of the people, to say, as the successor of one who has been the most faithful and has proven himself the most successful administrator in the history of this organization, the honorable Dr. B. S. Brown. And three weeks ago, as I sat and looked on, and even engaged in the fight to keep him in office, it was perfectly obvious that after all people really do appreciate honest and faithful service. And this thought shall be the keynote of my administration. A few days ago as I was looking over my Rules of Order, I came across a paragraph putting forth the duties of the President. After giving the isolated duties it concluded by saying, "And in general he shall represent and stand for the assembly, declare its will, and in all things obey its commands." This,—this is what I stand before you to pledge myself to do! I do not propose to make laws to govern this Forum, but I do propose to declare unto you and execute those laws that you make for your own government! I do not propose to have this Forum to carry out my will, but I do propose to carry out the will of this Forum! I do not propose to work in the interest of a special few, but I do propose to work in the interest of this Forum as a whole! I do not flinch from these duties; for I feel it a privilege and an honor to carry them out. I remember a gentleman getting up, in the midst of a hot discussion during one of our late meetings, and saying that he counted himself fortunate because he could come to the Forum only once in a long while. But I don't think that we can hold our friend altogether responsible for making that statement; for we know that it is a very easy matter to get just a little bit excited in the midst of a hot discussion. And, from another statement made by the same gentleman but a few minutes later, we feel safe to say that doubtless at the time he was a little under the influence of excitement. When he mentioned the conduct of the Forum it reminded me of a story told about an old Negro lady who was a Baptist. This old lady worked for a white family that lived very near the church to which she belonged. In their services these people would make a considerable amount of noise; and one night their services was prolonged to a very late hour, and they made more noise than usual. The next morning when the owl colored lady went over to the family to do her daily work, the lady of the house asked her to come into the sitting room, and the conversa- tion that followed was something like this: "Look here Sarah, why in the world do you people make so much noise in your services; what in the world are you doing? Sarah, do you know that the Bible tells us during the building of Solomon's temple there wasn't the least bit of noise made by the workers? Now why can't you people be quiet in your worship?" The old colored lady looked her mistress straight in the face for a while and then exclaimed, "De Lordy missus! you don't know what we's doing; de Lordy missus; you don't know what we's staring at: We's jest blasting de stones to lay de foundation o' dat building!" I am afraid that our friend did not know just what we were doing. But friends, we were blasting the stones to lay the foundation upon which this Forum must be built if we wish it to stand the test of time! And I consider it an opportunity, that I could ill afford to miss, to come here and help blast the stones to lay the foundation of a building that will, within itself, be a monument to its builders. But I must admit that I am also a little under the impression of our friend. I feel that under the admirable leadership of my predecessor Dr. Brown, that you have well nigh completed the task of blasting the stones, and that it is now time to start the construction work. And in starting let me impress these thoughts upon your minds: lets disregard the superficial for the real, the appearance for the substantial, let's be great and yet small, learned and yet simple, high and yet the servants of all, that we may go on slowly but steadily toward the goal, remembering that time, patience, and constant achievement are the great factors in the rise of any people. I pray God's guidance and your support. Mr. Bullock is a native of Enfield, N. C., and is now a student of the class of 1913 of the College of Agri culture of the University of Minne sota. WE HAD TO DO IT. We refused to insert a personal this issue about a well-known family, because they had received this paper and paid $1.00 leaving a balance of $1.45, and requested discontinuance because they had not ordered it. Now, they want other readers to pay for their publicity; when they want it, without paying us their debts. We have given notice that personals are free. Free to those who owe us not ing. One does not have to subscript to get mention in our columns, but we will not lick the hands that smite us, and when you cut of this paper with a refusal to pay your indebedness to us, we have then and there put you under the ban. We should mention the name of this social highwayman, but we respect the feminine side of this affair. When it is convenient to pay your bills to us, then our columns are a convenience, otherwise remain in the background. FURNISHED ROOMS Large front room, modern conveniences, suitable for man and wife or single gentleman. On direct car line. Apply to Mrs. J. E. Leeke, 2433 4th Ave. So. Nicely furnished rooms for gentlemen. Steam heat, bath, apply Mrs. M. J. Fately, 1917 5th Ave. So. Furnished Rooms. All conveniences, $2.50 and $3.50 per week. Apply to Miss Dimple Morris, 509 So. 4th St. Mrs. Mattle Davis has opened the Hotel Davis at 10 Western ave., where she has desirable rooms at reasonable prices. Transient roomers accommodated. (adv.) DRESS MAKING AND PLAIN SEWING. Mrs. West Malone, the dressmaker, 711 5th St. No., solicits your patronage, guarantees first class work at reasonable prices. adv. We earnestly request those who receive this paper and WHO HAVE NOT PAID FOR IT, send their subscription or a notice of refusal. The habit of never paying for Negro papers has been cultivated by our people, and we are forced to call the attention of these "Newspaper Parasites" to this fact. It is the boast of a leading Negro of the Twin Cities that he "never pays for Negro papers." 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 Sioux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn 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. WANTED. OUR CIVIC CONDITION. Address of Rev. D. E. Beailey, before the Pastors' Club. When I speak of the civic condition of our people in public life as a whole, I touch upon one of the most tender yet most important and perplexing conditions that confronts the Negro of our age. The destiny of a people depends upon the righteousness of that people. Our success or failures in private and public life, depends upon these same perpetual and eternal principles which uphold the grandeur of nations and individuals. Our civic conditions are contaminated by the vices of politics which shield and court the favor of the less conservative Negroes. In private life the privilege of the home are not limited, or the sacred ordinances of that home held in obeyance; consequently there has crept into our family circle people who are not lawfully married, and they mingle with the best and are secret agents for all that tends to pollute and corrupt the morals of a home. Brothers, we want to win people by our love, and give them the hand of help; but there must be no compromise with sin and vice. I do not mean to stone them to death but in some way as Paul said "Be ye separated from them and come out from among them. We realize the conditions of our city now since the "Red Light District" was struck by that thunderbolt of civic righteousness. To separate and come out from among them, brings about another one of these perplexing conditions of things. We are to do the next best thing, which is the right thing. Man's extremities are but God's opportunities. The scarlet flag of the harlot may in God's way become the olive branch of peace and mercy. But we have in our church today many who are but base deceivers, and their reputation and character is so questionable that they are the greatest enemy to our church, also to society, and an impediment to the moral progress of our race. Shall we allow these conditions to go on unnoticed and unhindered? Let us take a view of the past, present and future. Turning to the past, and laying back the pages of history we find many things which are not considered manly or wise at this age. But has the substitution of the present condition caused any improvement? Yes I claim financially, but morally it has failed to keep pace with the blessings of our Creator. To the young man of yesterday—marriage was a sacred command of God, home an altar of devotion but today two-thirds of them are living lives of adultery, with girls who come out of some of the best families. Shall we spare other places kept for the prostitution of our girls supported by our men, who make the laws? Some of them are persuaded to come here from time to time under the promise of a good situation and stay for a few weeks at a time and then return home robbed of their womanhood. The young girls and boys of our homes are ruined by attending the private and public bails before they reach the age of womanhood and manhood. If the individual character of a people is to be the basis of its integrity frrugality and achievement I fear this whirlpool of destruction. What plans shall we adopt to remedy some of these things? I appeal to Church and Pastors to turn their attention in this direction, and halt these evils and when we have accomplished that, there will open up to us as a people avenues which God has promised the people of his pasture. We need not wonder at race prejudice and opposition so long as certain conditions is avoidable on our own part continued to exist. I would suggest an organization composed of every denomination of Negroes in the city to co-operate along this line for race uplift. Let us speak more of our faults less of our achievement, pray for more knowledge and a better understanding and God will direct our pathway and give us our reward as a people The above address was delivered before the Pastors' Club which meets every 2nd Wednesday at 5031% Hennepin Ave. in the study of Rev. R. M. Toombs. IN MEMORIAM. Marjorie E., Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Greenleaf B. Johnson, who fell asleep August 29th, 1911. Aged 18 months. "We sigh for the touch of a vanished hand, and a voice we loved that's still." Mother and Father. 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. The Star is Still Shining. WANT THE WEST TO JOIN WITH SOUTH. Colored Republicans Against Reduction Scheme. The fact that an effort will be made at the meeting of the Republican National Committee to reduce the representation of delegates from the Southern States has aroused the opposition of Southern colored Republicans. In an interview yesterday, E. A. Clarke, chairman of the Republican interstate league, recalled the fact that it was the Western votes which in the last Republican national convention prevented the passage of the resolution to reduce Southern representation. "The South and West," he said, "must combine against the East, which is solid for the reduction scheme. The only salvation for the growing, enterprising, and progressive West is for it to adhere to the South, so that it will be possible for the West, with the aid of the South, to nominate candidates for President and Vice President without combining with the Eastern States, that are the political, commercial, and industrial rivals of the West." Mr. Clarke has prepared a statement that the total vote in the next national convention will be 1,064, including New Mexico, of 1,072 if Arizona and New Mexico bith are admitted. He shows that if the Western States again throw their support to the present system of electing delegates by Congressional districts it will prevail. He says that the reason the Republican party is so meagerly represented in the South is because the colored man is disfranchised. "The Republican party," he says, "will regret that when it was in absolute control of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the government it did not pass a Federal election law. Had that been done, the South would have long ago justified her representation in Republican conventions on the basis of the States other than the South by electing Republicans to Congress, instead of Democrats, who hold their seats by the operation of unconstitutional election laws, with the acquisition of the very States that are now seeking to throw the Southern delegates out of the conventions of the future. It is as just and equitable for the Southern States to have their representation in Republican national conventions, based upon the number of Representatives and Senators, as it is for the States of lesser population to have an equal representation in the United States Senate with the States of greater population." F. D. McCracken. THE DE LUX STUDIO. has on sale the pictures of the Nobles of Fezzan Temple, and their guests, which was taken at their Ball on Dec. 29th at Tschida's Hall. This is your opportunity to get this valuable souvenir. Price 75 cents. Leave your order now. 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. 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. 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.) PAEGEL-YOUR JEWELER has moved to 802 Nicollet Ave., where he has a choice line of Holiday Presents. Everything for the Holiday Trade. (adv.) AUTUMN LEAF DANCING CLASS. The classes will be held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month thereafter. Admission 35c. SAMPLE SHOES. BEST BARGAINS DAHL'S-1424 WASHINGTON AV. 8. NEGRIA, ITS YEARS OLD, DIES. Elkins, W. Va., Dec. 29.—Dolliver Baxter, a negro, 113 years old, died here today. At the age of 108 Baxter was a witness in a federal court case and made a remarkable impression because of the clearness of his testimony. 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. see i ee 4AHE TWIN CITY STAR Independent Republican. No. 21 Saturday, January 13, 191 Cre Entered in the Post ottice at Min- neapolis, June 23, as second class mat- ter. Published Every Saturday by CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 1419 Washington Ave. 80, Minne apolis, Minn. T. 8 Center 2520, Room 1020 Met. Life Bldg., Phone Nic. 1534. Seen ee Sam Subscription by Mall, Postpald. ONE YEAR .....ceeeeeees 1+ 162.00 SIX MONTHS ....--ceeeeeeesee 1.26 $8 MONTHS ......cccesceeseee 7B CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTION $2.50. Advertising rate per Inch 80c. Special rates furnished on application Subscribers are earnestly request: ed to report to the office any irregu- larities in the delivery of their paper; ‘also any change of address. Subscribers wishing the ‘Twin City Star” discontinued at the expiration of thelr subscriptions should notify us to that effect; otherwise we shall consider it their wish to have it con- tinued. Order for discontinuance must be accompanied by payment of all arrears. All personal advertisements in the local columns must be paid for in ad- vanee, All public comment inserted only over the author's signature Foreign subscripticns solicited. Unsigned notices will not be In- serted In these columns. All matter must reach us by Wed- nesday for Insertion. ip aac PAID UP SUBSCRIBERS are our best “Boosters” Are you one? WHERE TO TRADE. ‘The Honest merchant is a Success: ful merchant; the Successful mer- chant Knows the Advantage of Ad- vertising what he has for sale. Stores and business places advertis- ing 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. “Wherever any race or group of peo- ple learn to do a common thing in an uncommon way, by putting brain, skill and consclence into labor, that race or group of people Is likely to solve all the problems that surround them.”—Dr. Washington. Bubscribe to the Star. In the onward march of sclence men have learned that the dewdrop is a tiny ocean, that solidity of matter 1s obtained by moving particles so closely knit that the human eye seeks space in vain. These silent forces speak wonders of the glowing possl- bilities of man in ORGANIZED fune- tion. How did you like the weather last August? Were you kicking then about the weather? To those who have promised “to pay after the Holidays” we are forced to remind you that we have many debts which must be paid and that your subscription will help us. Do not delay, as this is important. ‘The weather has been arourd 20 below, during past two weeks, the coldest known in many years, and the Star has become acclimated. ‘The Grand Jury of Hennepin Co., failed to find a true bill against a white man, named Russell, accused of indecent assault on Omita Morgan, a Negro girl, and the dally papers refused to gove noticable mention to| the incident. Had it been vice-versa —headlines would have glared—even though the accused may have been innocent. It is reported that the Russell case was fixed, that the mother of the Morgan girl received $600. We hope that the Grand Jury, which failed to indict him, were presented with the facts in this case, just as in the Mann case of a few months ago—a case of a Negro accused of assault on a white girl, He was actuitted by fa white Jury. Did this mother place fa premium on crime? The present Grand Jury 1s composed of our repre sentative business men, and yet we Delleve that this compromise was ef fected—Two interests were involved —a Negro girl's honor and a white man’s reputation—fustice again de Yested for a mess of potage. The County! Attorney has promised an in- vestigation. The Negro Press is advocating the ‘enforcement of the Vagrant Law. A REAL NEWSPAPER. A newspaper isn’t simply a bare chronicler of events. It is a personal- ity. 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 @ hand if you need help. Cheerful- ness and good humor are excellent qualities, and a wide range of in- terests. ‘What do you find in The Star? Tt 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 sor- row to any home. Its advertisements are clean. It 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 hap- pen. Not often, does it? Begin New Year with a subserip- tion to a Negro paper. If wou 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 con- tribute something towards the ad- vancement of the Negro Press. COLOR LINE SHARPLY DRAWN. Adams Express Co's employees refuse to check Great Northern Freight froin a Negro Way Bill Clerk. Negroes to demand rights by with- drawal of patronage. Mr. Fred L. Parker of St. Paul, a student of the Univ. of Minn. was employed by the Great Northern Ry. as extra way Dill freight clerk and was dismissed by sald company be- cause the employees of the Adams Epress Co. refused to “check freight” from a Negro. Mr. Owen of the Ex- Press Co., was consulted by the offl- clals of the G. N. Ry. and it is said that he remarked “that he was a Southerner, and did not approve of Negroes being employed in such po- sitions, and that he approved of the actions of his subordinates. Mr. J.G. Johnston, General Agent of the Great Northern Ry. has interested himself in this case, not solely be- cause their freight was held up by “Checker Tom” and other employees, but because he believes that the Ex- press Co. should be fair to all men, regardless of color, and he has ex- pressed his surprise that Mr. Owen would go on record as having made such statements. We are glad that such men as Mr. Johnston live today, and are willing to protect such meri- torlous young men, whenever they are employed. Mr. Owen was interviewed on Thursday by the Editor of the Twin City Star, and he denied having In anyway approved of any discrimi- nation. While we give some credence to his statement, we will further in- vestigate. There is a mass meeting to be held at one of our churches to interest the public along this line, and it Mr. Owen has said and done what | he Is accused of doing, it will mean the concentrated effort of many Ne- groes to withhold their patronage trom the Adams Express Co., and that means much. A CORRECTION. Mr, Fred. L, Parker states that he was not dismissed by the Great Northern Ry. Freight Agt. as was stated in this publication. The Editor understood him to say “that he was dismissed because there was nothing for him to do, when the Adams Ex- press Co.'s checkers refused to check his transfers.” but we have his de- nial of that statement and gladly make the correction. Had we known that he remained until his time-of emplryment had ex- pired we would have given no at- tention to the matter, although we were requested to investigate. Employment Bureau of Y. M. C. A. ‘The employment bureau of the Carl- ton Avenue Y. M. C. A. in Brooklyn has been in operation one year. It was started by Arthur L. Comither, one of the younger members of the association, for the purpose of assist- ing unemployed members and non- members in getting suitable employ- ment. Mr. Comither. who bas risen to the porition of assistant secretary and head of the department. bas made the following report: Number of applt- cants for positions, 208; applications from employers for beip. 207; number of positions secured for applicants. men and boys, 151 GEE? but you're glad to see a pa- per 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. ADVERTISE—IT HELPS, i. TWit Cir y_ STAR —_—_=— : > neat LePae Everything for Women’s Wear—Popular Prices ‘TRATION. * File No. 141 Where Fashion Reis STATE OF MINNESO' County of Hennepin, IN PROBATE C In the Matter of the’ Es The Very Latest Ideas in all that | Franklin Tate, Decod . On receiving and fil pertains to Women's Wear. tion of Joseph Franklin that Letters of Admi ———___________ sald estate issue to Rot IT IS ORDERED, Tha Reel Katate Loans, &!po heard and that all Rentals Insurance| ested in said matter « Li Kei this Court on Monday, t - TAS February, 1912, at 10 | * & Probate Court in i C Lag yr ‘Minneapolis, in said cou Wel or as soon thereafter ai Spleens can be heard, show caus ‘be, why sald petition + F. PEOPLES REAL ESTATE CO, ee aa Further Ord Contracting and Bullding tice of such hearing be 236 BOSTON BLOCK. MINNEAPOLIS [lishing this order once Office Phone .......N, W. Nie. 2188] feta day of hearing in” | Bar, a newspaper prin lished in said County. Dated at Minneapolis, THE DICKERSON CAFE of January, 1912, By the Cow 208 Hennepin Ave. Minn. E. W. | . Judge of Probate, Rams a a SO. A BI PRIVATE DINING ROOMS THE GOPHER GRILL Mrs. Nora Young, Prop. 461 ROBERT ST., 8T. 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, Oy- ster Loaves, Chitterlings or Kentucky Oysters. Try our Colored Messen- ger Service. Phone Dale 3601. ‘A. J: MeMURRAY GROCERY CO. 381 RONDO 8T., ST. PAUL. N. W. Phone Dale 3601. Wigh Grade Work Moderate Prices Phone T. 8. Center 4085. ‘313 Washington Ave. Se. My Work for the Colored People has Always Given Satisfaction, THE SPIRELLA CORSET. Special Rates to Theatrical People. Miss Cora EB. Anderson, 365 Aurora| Mrs. Allee (Mother) Carver, Prop. Ave., St. Paul, {8 the local agent for NW Phone: Main. 968 the Spirella Corset, worn by the dest | BARBER SHOP AND BATHS. gowned women. SS OVER 05 YEARS’ —————— EXPERIENCE Transient Rooms. T. 8. Center 5853 THE HOTEL DAVIS | Mrs. Mattie Davis, Prop. Neat, Clean Rooms, by Day or Week 10 WESTERN AVE. MINNEAPOLIS ‘Trace Marks Desians vate sketch and de woure AS. Earle Stewart Earle thier | qAgiengeie aueihate feta, Phone N. W. 8, 1984 T 8, Center 1802| Breer altel Saas “THe Two: SABLE: | metal nace whiNout charges in thee =o" coon wusiceneaconance _ Scieiitific Atmerican, PRI Galatlon of any aeventing ovrnak Aernse a's eae eye Rann Pupils of Mrs. N. McCullough. INN & Co, 3¢18cosdway, New York Special Call, N. W. Main 4231, | §.G0,2eresire Now Yor UP STAIRS 138 EAST THIRD 8T. T. 8. 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 80. N. W. Phone, Nie. $350. PRINTING =a FIRST-CLASS WORK MODERATE PRICES ae TEES THE TWIN CITY STAR 1417 Washington Ave. So. MINNEPOLIS, MINNEASOTA Phone: T. 8. Center 2520 ORDER FOR HEARING PETITION “FOR LETTERS OF ADMINIS- TRATION. File No, 14160, STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Hennepin. IN PROBATE COURT. In the Matter of the’ Estate of Joseph Franklin Tate, Decedent. On receiving and filing the peti tion of Joseph Franklin Tate praying that Letters of Administration on sald estate issue to Robert 8. Brown, IT I8 ORDERED, That said petition be heard and that all persons inter ested in sald matter appear betore this Court on Monday, the 6th day of February, 1912, at 10 A. M., at the Probate Court in the Court House at ‘Minneapolis, in said county, and then, or as soon thereafter as said petition ean be heard, show cause, if any there be, why sald petition should not be granted. ‘And it is Further Ordered, That no- tice of such hearing be given by pub- lishing this order once in each week for three successive weeks, prior. to said day of hearing in The Twin City Star, a newspaper printed and. pub lished in said County. Dated at Minneapolis, this 8th day of January, 1912. By the Court: E. W. BAZILLE, Judge of Probate, Ramsey Co., Minn. | Acting pursuant to Section 3629 R. L. 1905. HL, 28 H. H. FRANKLIN, Atty. MACEO CLUB (UNCORPORATED) J — » | C. W. KING Manager 725 WASHINGTON AVENUE SO. N. W. Phone Nicollet 1404 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Just opened Desirable Location On All Car Lines 1308-10 WASHINGTON AVE. S80. 28 Newly Furnished Rooms. By Day, Week or Month. Special Rates to Theatrical People. Mrs. Alice (Mother) Carver, Prop. N. W. Phone Main 863 BARBER SHOP AND BATHS. even wd VERE ‘Trave Manns Desians ding a soto Se eet wo TN, , Commins 8c, prlaigpanera air Pitentatee eben ah IRR ent Galindo Pa “Pergats tauen tervsee Muss £ ter seetve special notice without aharge: inthe Scientific American, AterancyeyMecress re, erat iat ge “i re ee 36 1Broadway, IMU & Co,38:oee New York THE NEW HOTEL HOWARD 'W. L. Howard, Prop. 112 WASHINGTON AVE. N. Furnished Rooms—Gas and Bath N. W. Main 9566 Minneapolis N. W. Nic. 1534, T. 8. Center 719. WILLIAM H. H. FRANKLIN. Attorney and Counsellor at Law. 1020 Metropolitan Life Bldg. Notary Public. | Minneapolis, Minn. f i \ — for Itself” [AI | | $ La r il ‘ Aa Pf A ee AI = — = » Pabst Blue Ribbon > The Beer of Quality Good Beer is Strengthening et There is strength in i i a pure beer like . al Kichoieanee i ) LAGER U bess Brewed under sanitary conditions ae fi : Purest of ingredients ef 5 hoy The beer without a headache UT PURITY BREWING CO. oe = The Leading Bottle Beer Brewery Tatay~—S«Borw Puonzs 66 © MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. TEL. NORTH WEST MAIN 537 OPEN FROM 6 A. M. 19 9P.M. M. G. RUTLEDGE, PROP “Senator Foraker's Political Life is an Open book” i THE FORAKER CAFE . evectaic LieuteD (ESTABLISHED 1908) est stavice 511 FOURTH AVE. 80. Special Sunday Dinner 25c _— Business Men’s Lunch 15¢ FROM 12 TO 3PM.» FROM 11 TO 2B. 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 HOTEL UPTON, iss." 3 Mass. WM. H, HARDY, President ISRAEL RUE, Treaserer THOROUGHLY MODERN IN EVERY CONVENIENCE Speciol Rates to Railroad Men ond Theatrical People Opposite Back Bay Station, Dartmouth St. . Superb dining room service. Buggage free to and from all stations. represent perfection in fine shoemaking Get acquainted with COMFORT and become one of our SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. STANLEY SHOE COMPANY 422 NICOLLET AVENUE ‘Tae Macicis Tero Tang Anan man merume-tT 18 91m Lome, * (guna 6 THEA A 0 —" Ga TH GIC brie p mnt ii Suit EZ Ano HAIR: STRAIGHTENER, | i inne l 73 ANYWHERE IN U.S $1.0: \ ss MAILED sSoesenr AGS 922 SEND MONEY By post onict PONEYORDER. . Every lady can have a beautiful and luxurlant head of air if she uses 8 MAGIC. “ATter = shampoo oF bath the Nagio digs the hair removing the dsndratt and it wil © straighten the curllest head of hal. ‘Tue Magi will not burn ot injure the hatr, Because the comb is never healed. The steel heat. ug bar which tone the har, s alone, put into the flame of the alcowol or gastieater, The Aluminum Comp ia eastly detached from the heating bar. then, after the bar is heat- ed the comb goes back into piace and Is held bya turn of the handle. "The Magie Heater is aluo suitavie for curling irons, has @ cover and can be carried in hand bag. “Magic Shampoo Drier #1 00, ‘Magic Alcohol Heater #080, ‘Liberal terms to agents Write for literature today. . Magic Shampoo Drier Co, Minneapolis, Minnesota. ON SALE AT McCAUL’S DRUG STORE. Cor. 4th St. and 2nd Ave. So Advertise in : raz WIN GITY STAR“ and Get Results Detective Pa