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effective Page FURTHER DELAY IN APPOINTMENT Judge Hook's Nomination Not Sent to the Senate. NEGROES IN OPPOSITION President and All the Lawyers of His Cabinet Hold Conference to Consider Latest Charges Made Against Aspirant to Supreme Bench. Washington, Feb. 8.—President Taft did not send to the senate the name of Circuit Judge William C. Hook to succeed the late Associate Justice Harlan on the supreme court bench. After a conference at the White House attended by all the lawyers of the cabinet it was decided that a further investigation of Judge Hook's judicial record, with especial bearing on an elleged "Jim Crow" decision in a Kansas railroad case, ought to be made before the president finally sends in this nomination. As a result, the chances of the appointment of Judge Hook were not regarded as favorable, although no formal decision has been made against him. Secretaries Knox, Nagle, Fisher and Stimson and Attorney General Wickersham attended the White House conference. The attention of the president was called to the decision of Judge Hook involving the rights of the colored race on interstate carriers by such prominent negroes as W. H. Lewis, assistant attorney general of the United States, Ralph C. Tyler, auditor for the navy department, and others. Decision Declared Unsound. Mr. Lewis not only asserted to the president that the decision of Judge Hook, in which he practically held that unless the traffic of negroes on a given railroad was sufficient to warrant the company, from a financial point of view, to provide other accommodations, day coaches only should be open to their use, was not only an outrageous decision, but was legally bad. This protest was filed with the president several days ago, but the importance of it was not fully realized until it was investigated. Until then the president had made up his mind to nominate Judge Hook, but he will now hold his decision in abeyance until Representative Anthony of Kansas and other friends of Judge Hook have had an opportunity to reply to the charges. One of the main arguments made by the colored man is that for many years the late Justice Harlan was regarded by them as the best exponent on the supreme bench of the doctrine of equal rights, so far as it related to the colored race. They now object to an avowed opponent of the rights, of the negro, as they believe Judge Hook to be. THE MINOR CASE SETTLED. Mrs. Addie Minor Receives Custody of Children, and Walves all Rights, Four Children Given Property. Under the terms of a written agreement, signed by Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Minor, Monday, February 5th, in the office of Atorney Stan. J. Donelly, Mr. Minor's attorney. Mr. Minor deeded to his four children, Robert, Clinton, Leahmay and Walter, the property, 320, 324 and 326, Farrington Ave. Mr. Minor consented to allow Mrs. Minor custody and care of the children and the revenue from rent on the property for the care and keeping of Mrs. Minor and the children, and to maintain the property. Mrs. Minor waives all rights for any claim against Mr. Minor or the property. Mr. Arthur V. Hall read one of his poems before the B. Y. P. U. last Sunday, John A. Hickman, Jr., sang a Baryton Solo. See Clifford O. Smith, the Tallor, about your spring suit or overcoat. AUTUMN LEAF DANCING CLASS Under the Management of Mrs. Neillie McCullopgh, will hold their Annual PRIZE MASQUERADE PARTY. DEARBORN HALL, SO. 5TH ST. ADMISSION 35c. Checking Free McCullough's Full Orchestra. DON'T FORGET THE VALENTINE PARTY AT DEARBORN HALL, FEB. 14TH. ST. PAUL LOCAL NOTES. REV. McDONALD ENTERTAINS BOARD. At Theor First Business Meeting. The Joint Board of Pilgrim Baptist Church were the guests of their pastor, Rev. E. S. McDonald, at his residence, 651 W. Central Ave., on Feb. 1, where they held their first meeting since the annual election. Those present were Deacons G. W. Wills, J. H. Hickmon, G. W. James, J. B. Johnson, B. F. Simpson, F. B. Stevens; Trustees, S. Ed. Hall, Chairman, J. J. Billups, Secy.; Alex. Payne, W. T. Francis, M. A. Bolling, Lee G. Coleman, W. P. Hough. Several recommendations were made at this meeting, which if carried out, means that REV. E. H. McDONALD. this Board will conduct the financial affairs of the Church on a modern business-like system. Rev McDonald, (as was his usual custom, prior to his acceptance of this charge,) had prepared a delightful repast for his coworkers. At 9:05 P. M. he ushered them in to his dining-room where a large spread awaited them. The table was decorated with cut flowers, choice linen and cut glass, pearl handled knives and the pastor's wife, Mrs. McDonald, who is an experienced cateress, served them escalloped oysters, sandwiches, hot rolls, olives, pickles, homemade ice cream and cake, coffee, nuts. The luncheon was enjoyed and Rev McDonald has invited them as his guests, after their election. This will bring forth better things, The Pilgrims are also pleased to hear that the spirit of unity prevails, and they are showing their love for their Church and its officers, by their concerted action in helping with anything that points to prosperity and the uplift of humanity.—Ed. Twenty-five dollars of the proceeds of the entertainment by The Social and Literary Society of Pilgrim Baptist Church, managed by Mesdames Jennie Kelly and J. M. Cleary were donated as a part of the salary of their pastor, Rev E. H. McDonald. A LEAP YEAR PARTY. The Social and Literary will hold on Lincoln's Day (night) a Leap Year Party. Each lady must bring escort, a male to hear this splendid program as follows: Reading, Lincoln's Proclamation Address, Ollie McManus, Solo, J. Edgar Murphy, Address by Rev. A. G. Wilkerson, (a gifted speaker who will interest you) Solos by Messrs. John H. Jr., and Lloyd Hickman. Refreshments will be served by the ladies of the Society. Who will you bring? A COSMOPOLITAN AFFAIR. There was a good crowd at Judge Johnson's Masquerade on Tuesday night. About 20 couples were unmasked The Joe Williams Orchestra furnished the music. Many were surprised when the time for unmasking arrived, as several of the maskers were in complete disguise. Mr. Frank Fisher directed the Grand March. The prizes were awarded to Miss Josie Trice, "Cow-girl" costume, 1st prize China pitcher; Miss Addle O'Brien, 2nd prize, "Harem" costume, hand painted pitcher; Miss Nettie Butler, 3rd prize, Fancy Dress of Golden, Grain Belt Beer Labels. Miss Florence Owens as The Goddess of Liberty was complimented highly. Messrs. Edward Moody and Wm. Dunigan won prizes for comical costumes. They were really funny. After the unmasking the dancers enjoyed themselves till 4 P. M. It was a purely Cosmopolitan affair and an intermingling of classes and races a glimpse of Bohemia, where the world was kin. 5c SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5c Smoke the Reliable FEDERATION ANNIVERSARY. The exercises of the Eighth Anniversary of the Afro-American Federated Women's Club were held Thursday night at Bethesda Baptist Church. The President, Mrs. Ione E. Gibbs called the meeting to order. Prayer by the Chaplain, Mrs. Ophelia Rice. Song, "Stand up for Minnesota, by the clubs, Mrs. R. B. Chapman, Accompanist. Brief History of the Federation, Mrs. Ida Sellers. Instrumental Solo, Miss Ada Lewis. Mr. Chas. S. Smith was present but unable an account of a severe cold to speak. The President read an editorial from the Washington Bee which he submitted, upon "Women who win", which met the approval of every one. A Reading "Justice in Leadville" by Mrs. Hilda Kennedy pictured a woman's triumph. Her pathopoela was very realistic and impressive. The special numbers were the Vocal Solo ("Senora") Mrs. Ada Vane, accompanied by Miss Lewis and the Dramatic Reading ("Spartacus" to the Gladiators) The Professors Courtship by Miss Eva Walker. Both received hearty applause, and are possessed of rare artistic ability. Mrs. Jennie Watson read a Paper, "Club Work Among Women" which was a brief resume of the duties of Women. Her plea for "Home Training of Children" was instructive and very effective, and assured her hearers that no race has, or could ever rise above its women. Vocal Duet, "Misere" II"Trovatore, by Mrs. Murphy and Mr. John H. Allison, was very favorably received. The President spoke briefly on the Work and Progress of the club, their effort to assist Mrs. J. Will King of the Attucks Home in her great work, and asked the support of all friends of the Federation in their club work. Mrs. Gibbs is without question Minnesota's representative woman, and her knows executive ability has kept the Federation intact. The contribution was taken and after the program many remained to enjoy the Refreshments which were served. The evening was a rare occasion, which we welcome on their ninth anniversary. These women, whose purpose is noble and cause is worthy, are building the foundations of our higher civilization and they are true to their motto, "Lifting as we climb." CHEATHAM-LOVING. Mr. John Chatham was married at his residence on Feb. 6th to Miss Elizabeth Loving by Rev. Carter. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. Spence, Mrs. T. J. Carter, Misses Vivian and Nettie Loving, Gilbert and Wesley Cheatham. Refreshments were served, also several musical selections rendered. Mr. Cheatham is a retired Captain of the Minneapolis Fire Department. We wish them success on the sea of matrimony. Historical and Literary Society. What bids fair to become a strong and influential organization for intellectual culture in New York is the Historical and Literary society of the St. James' Presbyterian church, of which the Rev. Dr. William R. Lawton is pastor. At the last meeting in January Rev. George F. Miller delivered a very timely address on the "Church's Mission in the Present Day State of Society." On Feb. 22 Dr. E P. Roberts will speak on "Personal and Public Hygiene," and on March 27 Dr. W. E R Du Bois will deliver a lecture. The general officers of the society are: Dr. Albert S Reed, president; Miss W. G. Rowe, secretary, and Mr. James Gwathney, treasurer. Big Loss to Members of the Race. Through the complete failure of the Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty company in New York upward of 5,000 Afro-Americans will lose $600,000, according to a recent report. NEW UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE. A system for the universal language has been discovered, which it is claimed will make it possible for persons of different tongues to learn it in a few hours sufficiently well to converse together. Prof. Otto Jasperson of the University of Copenhagen, is one of its originators, and it is called "Ido." He is willing to send the key to any gathering of persons to try it. He says it is not a beautiful language, but much richer than the Frenchman's English, or the Englishman's German. Should it be adopted, people the world over could call for their golden grain belt beers in the same language. ADVERTISE—IT HELPS. Words That Freed a Race I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves . . . are and hence-forward shall be free. — President Lincoln's Proclamation Issued Jan. 1, 1863. MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM. Dr. White Delivers a Great Address. Despite the weather last Sunday an appreciative audience greeted Dr. J. R. White of St. Paul, who addressed the Sunday Forum at St. Peter's Church. He was introduced by the Editor of the Star and after the close of his remarks was tendered a vote of thanks by the Forum. His Subject was, "Eternal Progress". It was a masterly effort, which carried the audience out of the ordinary thought, and brought them in touch with things beautiful in creation, showing the pathetic side of the life of our ancestors, and our advanced position in the progress of the age. He made a pathetic appeal for the Education of our children, and urged our young men to heed the Universal call "Back to the farm." This lecture was delivered in a style and manner, displaying Rev. White's wonderful talent and ability for controlling and securing conventions for the Citq of St. Paul. The next convention is the "Negro National Educational Congress" in which all the best people of the race in Minneapolis will be expected to take part in the Minneapolis day and show to the world her appreciation to Rev. White and the Delegates and Visitors, from all over the United States. Miss Adah Lewis presided at the piano and Miss Alice Marshall was appointed Secy. prot. Upon motion of Mr. John Wright the birthday of Frederick Douglass will be celebrated at the next meeting at Bethesda Baptist Church. Rev. E. H. McDonald of Pilgrim Baptist Church will be the principal speaker. It was voted that the Forum commemorate the Anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln with befitting ceremonies. Pres. Bullock appointed Mr. A. J. Kelso, chairman of a committee to arrange following program: LINCOLN EXERCISES. Prayer—Rev. T. J. Carter. Song "Battle Hymn of the Repub- llc." Introduction. Pres. B. F. Bullock. Readings. Mrs. Walter Blackburn. Musical. Misses Shull and Jeffrey. Reading. "Emancipation Proclamation." Jasper Gibbs, Jr. Vocal Solo. Mrs. F. Peoples. Reading. Miss Eva Walker. Vocal Solo. Mrs. Ada Van Spence Murphy. Lincoln Address. B. S. Smith. 5 minute Talks on Lincoln. The Jeffrey Orchestra.. "Reminiscences of the .Negro .Soldiers", by Sergt. J. W. Harper (retired) Dr. F. C. Nelson and others. Benediction. Rev. T. W. Lewis. ADMISSION FREE. Committee. A. J. Kelso, Chairman, Miss Sadie Marshall, Sec'y., Rev. T. W. Lewis, John H. Allison, Chas. Sumner Smith. FEDERATED CLUBS HONOR LIN COLN. The several committees of the Federated Women's Clubs have arranged the following programs for the observance of the Birthday of Abraham Lincoln at the various Churches on next Sunday night, Feb. 11th, 1912. Sunday Nights' Exercises. Zion Baptist. Mrs. Kate M. Smith, Chairman. Addresses by Rev. Withers, R. L. Robinson and Dr. Fred. C. Nelson, also many musical numbers. Bethesda Baptist. Mrs. Sadie Sample, Chairman. Mr. Gale Hilyer, Miss Eva Walker. St. Peter's A. M. E. Church, Mrs. Ione E. Gibbs, Pres., of the Federation will conduct the exercises. Atty. B. S. Smith will deliver the address. St. James A. M. E. Church, Mrs. Ida Sellers Chairman. Miss Humphrey, Miss Ada Lewis, Mrs. Ada Murphy, Mrs. W. B. Donovan, Mrs. Hilda Kennedy, Messrs. John H. Allison, W. R. Donovan, Chas. S. Smith, Rev. T. J. Edwards. ATTEND THE LINCOLN EXERCISES AT BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH, 1120 EIGHTH ST. S., MINNEAPOLIS, MONDAY NIGHT, FEB. 12, 1912. AUSPICES OF SUNDAY FORUM. Read The Twin City Star. A NEW CONSISTORY CONSTITUTED. Deputy Geo. L. Hoage Established a Temple of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Omaha, Neb. Feb. 5.—Commander J. Frank Rickards, $33^{\circ}$, of Detroit and his assistants (Wm. R. Morris $33^{\circ}$, Deputy Comdr. of Minnesota, L. A. Melker $33^{\circ}$, Geo. L. Hoage $32^{\circ}$ of St. Paul and J. M. Morris, Imp. Potentate of Fezzan Temple), today constituted the "Joshua David Kelly Consistory, A. and A. S. R., at Masonic Hall. The ceremonies were postponed from yesterday on account of the Northwestern train bearing the officials being 25 hours late. Several delegates from Lincoln and other points returned to their homes without attending the ceremonies. Thirty-seven petitioners were elevated to the $32^{\circ}$. Elaborate arrangements had been made for Sunday's gathering. A New Shriner's Temple. Deputy, George L. Hoage of St. Paul established the Zaza Temple No. 27, composed of 35 novices, who crossed the desert. The visiting members left tonight for their homes. LONGE WINS TOURNEY. Milwaukee, Wis.—Earl Longe won the handicap pool tournament which came to a close at John Slaughter's. The winner was awarded a purse of $50. Longe, who was considered to have no chance for the money, surprised everyone when he beat out Frank Jackson, scratch. Longe made high run of 15 and was blanked in eight frames. Following are the scores of the contestants: Frank Jackson (scratch, 125) 87; Clarence Snoggins (115) 96; Ellie Logan (110) 76; Earl Longe (110) 110; George Perry (100) 47. W. M. Roach was scorekeeper; Sam Cocken, referee, and Robinson, gamekeeper. DON'T FORGET THE VALENTINE PARTY AT DEARBORN HALL, FEB. 14TH, BY THE LADIES OF FIDELITY COURT OF CALANTHE NO. 345. ADMISSION 25c. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. TUSKEGEE PLANS FOR BIG EVENT Noted Industrial School to Be Host of Many Nations. OBJECT OF THE GATHERING. Responses to Dr. Booker T. Washington's Call For a Great International Conference on Racial Matters Are Well Nigh Universal—Session Begins Wednesday, April 17. Tuskegee, Ala. — The large number of acceptances of invitations to be present at the international conference on the Negro to be held at Tuskegee institute April 17, 18 and 19 indicate that this is going to be a most successful gathering. All the important missionary societies in the United States and many societies in foreign countries will send representatives. Among them are the American board of commissioners for foreign missions, board of foreign missions of the Presbyterian church, the Baptist Missionary society, the central board of missions of the Reformed Presbyterian church, the Seventh Day Baptist Missionary society, the board of home missions of the Presbyterian church in the United States, Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church, the American Woman's Baptist Home Mission society, the board of foreign missions of the general synod of the Evangelical Lutheran church of the United States, the woman's board of home missions, Presbyterian church, United States; the woman's board of missions of the interior and also the woman's board of missions of the Canadian Congregational church. From the regions beyond missionary union with headquarters in London will be represented by one of its secretaries, the Svenska missions for bundets expedition of Stockholm. The Evangelical Missionary society of German East Africa will be represented by the president, Herr E. V. Johanssen, Bielefeld, Germany. The Venezuelan government will have a representative at the conference. Jamaica, Porto Rico, the Danish DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. West Indies and other West Indian islands will be represented. Samuel D. Bawden, manager of the industrial experiment station, Ongole Gunta district, India, has signified his intention of being present. Africa is also going to be largely represented. Among those who will discuss conditions on that continent are Dr. Ernest Lyon, consul general of the republic of Liberia to the United States; Dr. Roland P. Falkner, chairman of the late American commission to Liberia; the Hon. F. E. R. Johnson, secretary of state, Monrovia, Liberia; the Hon. S. G. Harmon, vice president of the republic of Liberia; Rev. Jonah Goda Sishuba, president Ethiopian church, Queenstown, South Africa; Rev. Henry Reid, secretary of the Ethiopian church, Johannesburg, South Africa; Mr. William C. Terril, superintendent Inhambane district, Methodist Episcopal church, Portuguese East Africa; Mr. O. H. Scouten, missionary, Lumbwa industrial mission, Lumbwa, British East Africa, and Mr. W. H. Plant, Kingston, Jamaica, headmaster of the Titchfield school. Other persons who will present papers to the conference are: Rev Mark C. Hayford, a native worker from the Gold Coast of Africa, whose subject will be "Educational Conditions on the Gold Coast of Africa." Dr. W. W Shepherd, "Twenty Years With the Bakuba and Baluba and Zap-po-Zap Cannabis In Central Africa;" Mr. E. D. Morel, London, England, editor of the African Mail and secretary of the Kongo Reform association; the Right Rev. I. Olnwole, Lagos, southern Nigeria, West Africa, "The Missionary and Trader In Relation to the Native;" the Right Rev W. Edmund Smyth, bishop of Lebombo, southeast Africa, "The Delights of Real Heathenism." In addition to all the above, the international conference has provoked wide discussion throughout the country and promises to be of incalculable service in helping forward the cause of the native in Africa and the man of African descent wherever he may be found. National Society to Meet in Chicago. The next annual conference of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People will be held in Chicago in May. A large attendance is expected, as the organization has many friends in that section of the west. MINNEAPOLIS Rev. A. G. Wilkerson, is an authorized agent in the Twin Cities for the Twin City Star.—C. S. Smith. BETHESA D BAPSTIST CHURCH. 1120 8th St. So. 11 A. M. "Three Brave Boys." 12:30. Sunday School. 8 P. M. "Lincoln." Strangers are cordially invited to attend Bethesda Baptist Church. We welcome everyone. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. The funeral services of Mrs. Mattie Davis were conducted by Rev. M. W. Withers at Lawrence's Undertaking Parlors last Tuesday. The Busy Bee Industrial Society was entertained by Mrs. Lottie Williams, 586 7th Ave. No., on Feb. 1st. Rev. A. G. Wilkerson preached at Zion last Wednesday evening. Mr. Henry L. Vinegar the barber, who has been sick at his home with rheumatism during past three weeks is able to work again. The Cottage Prayer meetings which for some time have been conducted by Rev. Withers and his members have been quite beneficial and are still in progress. Since they began the Church has taken on new life and twelve members have been added to it. These meetings will be continued for an indefinite period and as soon as the weather moderates the series of meetings will be resumed at the Church. The Forum will celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass—at Bethesa Church on Feb. 18th. All are invited. We are hoping to make Sunday, Feb. 11th a great day at our church. Services will be conducted at 11:00 A. M., 3:30 P. M. and 8:00 P. M. The afternoon service will be a joint service at which we hope to have the city pastors and as many of their members as possible. Meet us Sunday at 3:30 P. M. and help us to make this a great service. At the conclusion of this service the rites of Baptism will be administered by the pastor to the young converts. "Come to the help of the Lord against the mighty." OUR LOCAL AGENT. Rev. A. G. Wilkerson, who is now working for the Twin City Star as agent and collector may be reached by letter (Nic. 2824) at 1419 Washington Ave. So. He desires to inform the pastors of the Twin Cities that he is ready to tender to them his services whenever it may be needed, and also give prompt attention to marriage ceremonies, funerals, etc., when requested. Write to 1419 Washington Ave. S., or phone Nic. 2824 and Rev. Wilkerson will be at your service. Mr. Martin Brown, who has been visiting relatives in Cuthbert, Ga., and Jacksonville, Fla., has returned home. He is much improved in health and his trip was very pleasant, until he received the news of the death of Mr. "Tooze" Rogerts, who employed him as chauffeur. Mr. Bert Alexander is convalescent. He was confined to his bed at 1012 5th St. So., since his return from Chicago. The Pardon Board refused to commute the sentence of Walter Webb. He was represented by Atty. W. R. Morris. There will be another effort to secure clemency for Webb, and the Star feels assured that he will be released. LARGE NOSES POPULAR. The nose plays a very important part in Japan, because noses constitute about the only distinction between one Jap and another. The nose is the only feature that attracts attention. As there are very few large noses to be found there, a lady with a large nose is regarded as one especially gifted by nature. She is invariably a reigning beauty and the envy of her less favored sisters. In all female Japanese pictures the artists are careful to make the nose of generous dimensions. They also have a good nose for taste in beers, and the Jap is not slow in picking golden grain belt as his favorite, because they taste best of any. A Mrs. Mitchell has collected money in Zion Baptist Church from persons who wished to subscribe to the Twin City Star. We received no money or gave no such person any authority as our representative. Mrs. William Smith will have charge of the Lincoln Day Program at Zion Baptist Church on Feb. 11th (Sunday evening) under the auspices of the Afro-American Federated Women's Clubs. A whist social will be given at the residence of Mrs. Z. A. Pope, 216 W. 31st St. on Feb. 20, by the Ladies of Fidelity Court of Cadanthe. After the Lincoln Ceremonies, Go to the masquerade at Dearborn Hall, given by Mrs. McCullough, and spend a pleasant evening. MINNEAPOLIS LOCALS. Mrs. Victoria Graham, 3300 Lake St. entertained several friends yesterday at dinner in honor of Rev. H. P. Jones of St. Paul. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Stewardesses of St. James A. M. E. Church was held on Thursday night. Arrangements were made for a Washington Birthday Musical. Miss Stache Smith and Mr. Clarence J. Pierce were married on Wednesday by Rev. Carter at his residence. Mr. Alex. Mann, who underwent an operation at his residence 3508 Columbus Ave., is rapidly recovering. BOSTON WOMEN ANTI-LYNCH Senators Asked to In- ing Lynching a Boston.—At a lynch meeting in Faneuil under the auspices thirty colored women Monroe Trotter, it voted to petition S Congressman McCain to offer bills in the house making lynch petrated a federal vote to again petit Mrs. J. C. Trevan, 603 Fremont Ave. No., is on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. Glover Shull celebrated the 20th Anniversary of their marriage at their residence 3016 Garfield Ave. on Feb. 6th. Their daughters, Misses Mildred and Edna were present. The afair was a family dinner. Mrs. Thos. Turner has been confined to her home several weeks with pneumonia. Mr. Frank Peoples, the contractor and builder, is remodelling the home of the late Ralph Grey, which was purchased by Dr. R. S. Brown. The Minneapolis Racquet Dance was held Wednesday at Dearborn Hall. Mr. Jessie Johnson, 3536 Longfellow Ave. continues sick at his residence. He is slowly improving, and appreciates the calls of his many friends. McCullough's Orchestra will furnish the music at the Valentine Party given at Dearborn Hall by Fidelity Court of Calanthe on Feb. 14th. Don't miss it. ST. PAUL Our article, The Attuck's Home, has caused considerable comment. It is true and plain, even to those who have attempted a misinterpretation. The sight of a shadow off frightens the guilty. We will give the substance "Next week, or sometime, but not now." We know the suspense is terrible, but you will be relieved. Mrs. Ethel Maxwell left Thursday, Feb. 1st, for a 3 months' visit to Sumter, S. C. stopping enroute Saturday with Mrs. F. D. McCracken of Washington, D. C. Mrs. F. K. Hilyard is very ill at her home on 9th St. The leap year social of Zion Presbyterian church was a success. Mrs. Ida Bell will give a Valentine social Feb. 14th, for the benefit of Zion Presbyterian church at her residence, 300 St. Anthony Ave. Admission free, everyone welcome. Mrs. Sarah A. Adkerson died at the residence of her son. Mrs. Moses Johnson, 479 Thomas St., Monday morning 9 A. M. Funeral services were held on Feb. 7th, at the house at 2 P. M. Mrs. Winnie Vincent, who has been out of the city for several months has returned. Mr. P. N. Ruffin left for Kansas City to live. Mr. Stephen Maxwell has gone to South Carolina to pay a visit to the mother of Mr. Maxwell. Mr. P. E. Reid of Reid & Hirschfield came to town from Chicago. James B. Weldon and Beatrice Cutzen, from Montreal, were married at the parsonage Feb. 5th, by Rev. H. P. Jones of St. James' Church. Mr. C. D. Jackson was on the list of sick last dew. Mr. James Black and Miss Willis A. Snider were married at the parsonage by Rev. H. P. Jones. Miss Snider arrived from St. Louis, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Talbert of 368 Farrington avenue north, are the proud parents of a baby boy, who was born to them last week. Mother and son are doing nicely. Mr. Noble Thompson of Viola St., is very ill. Mrs. L. J. Thompson is the author of a 12 pound baby boy. Both are well attended by Dr. Val do Turner. The management of the Attucks' Home will tender to Mr. Jos. H. Elsinger, a Resolution of Thanks for his gift of $25,000 at the St. James Church on Feb. 15th. VALENTINE PARTY. The Ladies of Fidelity Court of Calanthe No. 345 will give a Valentine Party at Dearborn Hall on Feb. 14th. Admission 35c. Committee: Mrs. Z. A. Pope, Chairman, Mrs. Aurelia Chambers and Mrs. Elnora Thompson. PRICE MASQUERED PARTY. Monday, Feb. 12th, 1912. MRS. McCULLOUGH will hold a MASQUERADE PARTY on Monday nights, at DEARBORN HALL, to which she invites all patrons and friends. This event will be one of the merriest gatherings of the season. Unmasking at 12 M. Music by Full Orchestra. BOSTON WOMEN HOLD BIG ANTI-LYNCHING MEETING. Senators Asked to Introduce Bill Making Lynching a Federal Crime. Boston.—At a lynching protest mass meeting in Faneuil hall held recently under the auspices of a committee of thirty colored women, led by Mrs. W. Monroe Trotter, it was unanimously voted to petition Senator Crane and Congressman McCall at Washington to offer bills in the senate and the house making lynching wherever perpetrated a federal crime. It was also voted to again petition President Taft "to throw his influence in the scale against the men who burn little children and to appeal to colored men to stand against crime or criminals, whether they be black or white, and not to be so easily lynched." In a stirring address on "Lynching and American Public Opinion" Rev. R. C. Ransom of New York city said that lynchings primarily sprang out of the desire of the former slaveholding states to repress the Negro. The south, he claimed, in order to justify itself in these barbarities began by blackening his character and by painting him as a monster who menaced the safety of women. "Negroes themselves," he said, "are largely to blame for the contempt in which they are held and the impunity with which their liberties and their lives may be invaded. Sheriffs, mayors, courts, governors, will not take seriously into account the interests of a people who have lost or surrendered the right to retaliate or call them to account at the ballot box. Mobs do not quail when there is no fear that their wild brutalities will be answered by a volley of bullets." He said the action of this government in abrogating the treaty with Russia furnishes a striking example as to how the lynching evil can be combated. "We would advise," he said, "that Negro subjects of the British empire who come to this country numerously from the British West Indies travel freely throughout the southern states and when they are jimcrowed and otherwise assaulted and degraded that they appeal to the British government on the ground that their treaty rights have been violated." "Within the past twenty-six consecutive years there have been recorded 25,000 lynchings of colored Americans in the United States. Not one lyncher has been punished," said Mrs. W. Monroe Trotter. "Think of the father with his son and daughter murdered on their way to the cotton gin with the products of their labor, the father and son tied to the cart and burned, the daughter shot in the back! "If these are not horrible enough to move you to sympathy, then think of the mother torn from her suckling babe, raped and with her fourteen-year-old son dragged through the streets of a city and hanged to the ties of a bridge! Think of those bodies swinging in the air, and if these do not move you to action God help us colored people!" New Agricultural Agent at Fort Davis. The recent appointment of Mr. T. J. Murray as United States agricultural demonstration agent is hailed with delight by the farmers at and in the vicinity of Fort Davis, Ala., in which place Mr. Murray will have his headquarters. FURNISHED HOUSE TO LET Desirable house, 5 rooms, modern except heat with bath, gas and toilet, reasonable terms. Owner will leave city shortly. Apply O. W. Lobbins, 954 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul. THE GOPHER GRILL Mrs. Nora Young, Prop. 461 ROBERT ST., ST. PAUL The Best Meals in the City. Call up Cedar 9510. ST. PAUL AGENTS. Mr. W. J. Utley, Barber, 94 E. 5th St. Mr. Albert Block, Barber, 94 E. 5th St. Ramsey County Club, Mgrs., 115 E. 3rd Street. Mr. E. T. Holmes, Peoples' Barber Shop, 138 E. 3rd St. DO YOU WANT TO BE WELL DRESSED? THEN I AM YOUR TAILOR. Let me make your Spring Suit or Overcoat from from my Cholest Stock of Latest Patterns. Perfect Fit. Quality and Work man ship Guaranteed. Reasonable Prices. A. E. Special attention given to repairing, cleaning, N. W. Cedar 3488, A. SMITH. and pressing. Tel. N. W. Cedar 3488. CLIFFORD A. SMITH. 109 E. 8th ST., ST. PAUL, MINN. RAILROAD EMPLOYEES. Cash Your Checks, No Discount at B. Fink's 3rd and Robert Sts. St. Paul. Special Sunday Dinner 35c. St. Louis Kitchen, St. Paul. CHURCHES. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCURCH 5th Ave. So. and 27th St. Minn. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 22d St. between 9th and 10th Aves. Services at 10:30 a.m. m. and 4:00 p.m. Sunday school at 12:30. Rev. F. M. M. Lewis, Pastor. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 315 Eighth Ave. So. Sunday school at 11 a. m. Sunday School at 11 a.m. Rev. E. R. Edwards, Pastor. BETESHA BAPTIST CHURCH, 1120 Eighth Street So. Preaching every Sunday morning and evening. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 6th Avenue N. and 4th St. Services morning and evening. Sunday. Rev. M. W. Withers, Pastor. ST. 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. Deputy, Installs and organizes Chapters of The O. E. Star. Please 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. 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? To subscribe is to pay. Subscribe now. Two Dollars a Year. 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. 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, A. H. REV. JOS. S. STRONG. R. 27-28 UNION BLOCK, ST. PAUL, MINN. HEGENER. R. I. L. HEGENER 207 Nicollot TWIN CITY RAZORS full hollow ground, guaranteed, $1.25 each. A full line of Table Cutlery, Carvers, Manloure Scissors and Tools Cutlery grinding. SYLVESTER W. OLIVER. Working Men's Social Club OLIVER BROS., Managers PRONE: Nicollet 9506 206 So. Second St. Minneapolis, Minn. YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE ROYAL DANCING CLUB ARCADE HALL 1311 Washington Ave. So. CLASSES EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Refreshments. Admission 25c. Newest Dances Will be Featured. DANCING 9 P. M. TO 2:30 A. M. TYLER'S ORCHESTRA. Miss Brightie Lowe, Plano; Chas. Minor, Cornet; Jas. Collins, Cello; John W. Tyler, Traps and Drums. Shirley Reddixx, President, Jno. W. Tyler, Secretary. 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. 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. 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., Distribufors 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 WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT Men's Sewed Soils, ..... 75¢ Ladies " " ..... 65¢ Men's Nailed ..... 50 and 60¢ Rubber Heels, " ..... 40¢ Ladies and Boys' nailed soils ..... 40¢ $EVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1424 WASHINGTON AVENUE SOUTH Defective Page ee ee ee efective Page ] | | | - | . . pee cea | | | | it | ABRAHAM LINCOLN Copyright, 1912, by American Press Association ace SOME lofty heights there are : "i That pierce the azure skies; f= een Some peaks so tall, so grand, _ sm te | They to the heavens rise; wi Some lifted lands that seem vaetly Searce of the earth, so high, " ‘Where floating ships of air— [ae The fleecy cloud fleets—lie. oe AABOVE the town are raised, 8 Into the upper air, eS Some spires, like fingers set Vv o> To point a pathway there, ify And, towering, stand some lives be ea Above the level line, Grand pinnacles that stretch Y . Toward the life divine. Hic. high, among the great, c Brave, loyal, noble, . grand, a Our Lincoln—dear the name— y A mighty tower doth stand. eo He was a son of Toil Xd And yet her devotee. Se His life he gave to make (ate Her worthy children free. a LIKE one who to mankind ca Came in the long ago, rk He dwelt and suffered with eres ~ The humble and the low. Rs Their fears he knew, their woes. ms No pangs that they had known a But he had felt them too. Their sorrows were his own. A MISSION his from God, ‘ And he performed it well. x A nation’s soul awoke os Beneath his gentle spell. re AP : Because he lived, today Ch “a From ocean unto sea oA Dwells in this fairest land Lar No soul that is not free. fj . ARTHUR J. BURDICK. CONVICTION IN THEATER CASE ‘Heayy Blow “Ans Diserimi- _ hation on Account of Color. CIVIL RIGHTS LAW ENFORCED. eee, Oe | See Nee ciation Secures the Conviction of s New York Theater Official For Viola- tion of the Law—Victory For the Whole Race. New York.—The New York vigilance committee, an organization composed of representative white and colored clt- izens of New York city and of which Mr. Gilchrist Stewart fs cbairman and Professor J. E. Spingarn is secretary and treasurer, recently secured the first conviction ever had in New York state for violation of the civil rights ‘bill, ‘The New York vigilance committee was organized for active “prosecution of all infringements of the legal rights of the colored man and has permanent headquarters at 268% West One Hun- drew and Thirty-ffth street. It was necessary to have an organized protest against racial discrimination in order te combat the increasing pumber of outrages against colored men and wom- en and to make effective the laws of the state which guarantee them equal rights. "This organization has tackled the problem of police discrimination against prisoners and thelr unjust arrest on trivial offenses, their maltreatment of- ten on their way to the station and has, through the co-operation of Police Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo, se- cured equal protection and justice to colored prisoners as ts given fo all oth ers. No longer ts a colored prisoner or citizen misused by a policeman In the city of New York. Next it took up the question of certain localities where gangs were in the habit of insulting colored people when In their locality. These gangs were dispersed. Now it Is vigorously attacking the custom of discrimination in public places—restaurants, theaters, hotels and cafes. It has brought a number of successful suits against these places to enforce the civil rights law. A custom had been growing In New York city to refuse colored people seats in the or- chestra of the theaters. In a test case which was brought by the committee Harry A. Levy, assistant treasurer of the Lyric theater, was convicted of 1 misdemeanor for excluding a colored man and young lady from the orches tra seats of his theater. He offered to exchange the seats for two In the balcony. but this was re: fused. After a hard drawn out legal fight. conducted by Hon. Charles 8. Whitman, the district attorney. thran Mr, James A. Smith. as assistant, who had immediate charge of the ense, «and Attorneys Charles H Studin. one of the advisory legal counsel of the cam mittee. this first conviction erin nally under the statute of New York city had a startling effect upon preju- diced conditions. All of the daily pa pers of New York gave it wide promi nence. ‘The committee ts fulfilling its purposes of coping with the constant Increase of discrimination and vio ence against colored men and women fn this city The discrimination bas manifested {itself In numerous ways In all plices of public accommodation and even in the administration of justice. and it Is of the highest Importance that an or ganized effort be made to maintain the civil rights of all citizens reard less of race or color. It Is ulso essen. tial that public opinion should be in fiuenced and educated 10 the direction of equal rights or it will not be lon before conditions in New York will be exactly the same as those In the cities of the south This can only be accomplished by such vigorons proseention In every case of dixcrimination that the cer tainty of punishment will deter even prejudiced persons from offending Against the law. Tue officers of the committee are: Chairman. Gilebrist Stewart; vice chairman, Dr. John 1. Elliott: secretary and treasurer. (ro fessor J. E Spingarn. ‘Those of the advisory counsel are: William 8. Ren net, Edward Lanterbach, Charles A Studin, Melville H. Cane, D. Macon Webster. John W. Smith and Walter N. Flannagan. eee the same story ‘Tomorrow, and the next more dilatory; _ For indecision brings its own de- lays, And days are lost lamenting o'er lost days. Are you in earnest? Selze this very minute! What you can do or think you can, begin It: Boldness has genius, power and magic In It! Only engage. and then the mind grows heated: Begin it, and the work will be completed. _ Goethe. TWIN CITY STAR MOVEMENT WILL BENEFIT — THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION High Appreciation Shown For Work of Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois. __At the suggestion of Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford of Washington a movement | has been started to raise a large fund |to be presented to the National Asso: ‘elation For the Advancement of Col |ored People on the oceasion of Dr. W. B. B. Du Bois’ birthday, which occurs some time in February. The effort Is being made in recognition of Dr. Du Bols’ great services on the one hand ‘and in appreciation of the work of the association for the promotion of human ‘brotherhood on the other. The move. [ment hag thus far met with hearty re sponses from many sections. ("Since tle natioual association stands for justice and equality of privilege ‘and opportunity to all American citt- zens, the promoters of the movement desire the co-operation of every church and organization, as well as individ. uals, in order that a sum commensu: rate In a large degree with the charac ter and worth of the organization to the race may be raised within a short time. In New York, where the headquar ters of the assoclation are, and in Brooklyn the women are active with ‘plans by which to secure contributions ‘from the various churches and organ! ations. ‘The Boul! Suffrareqengue of Brooklyn bas already elf several ‘meetings, including one evening lunch- ‘eon, the proceeds from which will go toward the sum it desires to contrib- ute to the general fund. ‘The league bus arranged for a sys tematic canvass, which will be fol lowed by a general public mass meet- Ing. Dr, V. Morton-Jones ts chairman of the committee, and Mrs. Lydia C Smith, reporter for the Brooklyn Daily Engle. is the recording secretary. The management of the whole affair ts be- ‘ng conducted b¥ the women of the ace. It Is not only a wise movement. Dut one worthy of the Hberal support of our people everywhere. Public Schools Assist Red Cross, The local Red Cross organization. throngh Mrs W. J Boardman, recent- ly officially acknowledged the work of the pupils of the colored schools of Washington in the sale of Red Cross Christmas seis The Armstrong Man: jaal Training school, through Miss &. W. Brown. contributed $30.10. Two contributions from Normal &chool No. 2, through Mixx Williamson and Miss Hunter. were $10 and $14 respectively Pupils of the M street high school turned in. through Miss Rerry, $2h and thronghb Mrs A M Johnson $8. the to tal contritiutions from the children and young people of the local colored tebools being $137.10. PROGRESS OF THE ORDER OF ELKS Lodges In Greate New York and Vicinity Are Prosperous, POTENT AGENCY FOR UPLIFT. Thrifty Secret Order of National Re- pute After Many Difficulties and Op- Position From Within and Without Has Gained a Firm Footing Through: out the United States, New York.—One of the strongest and Most influential secret organizations in this city and one which is doing real uplift work 1s the Improved Benevo- tent and Protective Order of Elks. It ts in the forefront of the secret so- eleties which are doing great work for the moral development of its members and bringing about a better standard of manhood and citizenship. Since the beginning of the Elk move- ‘ment twelve years ago among colored men the order has bad a steady growth until today It 1s one of the strongest organizations of its kind in the United Btates. In New York Manhattan lodge has probably the largest_ membership ‘of any one of the subordinate lodges of the onder Tt was orgunized nine years ago un der the leadership of W. W. Winfield who is one of the most prominent Elks fp the country, The lodge bas bad a Oa A f a , = a OU “an... a fh i , = Gi. Sas [oaky Jina ecaaoENR steady growth until today it bas a membership of 750. Many of the most prominent men of the race in New York are active in the welfare of the Elks and are doing much for the pro motion and advancement of the order Prominent among them are J Frank Wheaton, the well known lawyer: Dr Kellogg, « successful physician: James H. Anderson, the bustling newspaper man and managing editor of the Am sterdam News. and many others Ina recent statement given out by Mr Au. derson concerning the Elky he suit “The type of men who belong to the Elks fs of the very best among our fel low citizens, ‘The Elks can set an ex. ample for a great many of our lodes fn the matter of- loyalty to the tenets of the order. “The general organization of the Or der of Elks bad its inception amons our people about twelve years no Mr B, F. Howard was the leader of the movement. ‘The order bus hid a re markable growth, due doubtless 1 the many beneficent ndvantages which tt offers to Its members and the congen fal fellowship which It seeks to pro mote. Among the many advantages derived from memberahip in the Elks are the ample provision made for its members in tlme of sickness and the Mberal ald given to the heirs of a de ceased member at the time of such member's death” Like most all good movements In the interest of humantty. whether ay indi viduals or a collective bady. the orn fazation has had to face many difticn! tes und combat the most severe oppo: sition. For the past three years, more or less, there was much dissatisfaction within fits own ranks, while at the same time strong opposition from out aide sources nearly swept the organi zation from Its course. All told, the order has won a na tional reputation throughout the coun: try and is now on a Orm footing. and good work Is being done by the mem. Ders of the various lodges. ‘The public fanctions of the order wherever held are always the ocension for much en. thusiasia on the part of the public. In New York city, Rrooklyn and Jersey City, N. J), the lodges are very aggres sive and successful In meeting thelr diitenown tothe weebers. Fee Serer ee ee Mer aa ‘The members of the Central Baptist ebureb in Pittsburgh are rejoicing over the acceptance of the Rev. Dr.“George B Howard to become their pastor in the early spring. Dr. Howard 1% pax toring the Giliffeld Baptist church tn Petersburg, Va.. where he bax Inbored successfully for a number of years The Gildfleld church wax made famous by the Inte Rev fenry Willhims, who wax known throughout the country This church nu membership of over 8,000 tex br Aaward qxtored in Pitteburen heros. gone Wo tie present chahee tb teiersiuen: B. & 0. JIM CROW COLORED WOMEN. Separate Waiting and Toilet For + In Camden Station, CITIZENS WILL BOYCOTT THE ROAD. EN ie sae See Reason Whatever. Baltimore, Md, Jan. 27.—The latest to enter the “Jim Crow” list is the Baltimore & Ohfo Ratiroad, and it has gone into it with a vengeance. For the first time in Baltimore, we have waiting rooms and toilet rooms separate, for white and colored pa- trons of the road. If this is true of Baltimore City, we presume it is equally true of the stations outside of the city. Of this, however, we have not been informed. Hearing that “Jim Crow” rooms ‘had been established in Camden Sta- ‘tlon, this city,a reporter of this paper was sent to look the situation over and found it to be true. These signs are not small ones, a sort of apology for the insult offered colored women and men—patrons of the road—but large and prominent, so that no mis- take can be made, and those who run may fead, Moreover, the room al- loted to colored women is a small af. fair, and like all of its sort, anything else but inviting, ‘A most pleasing thing to see, while the reporter was investigating, was that a number of colored women, waiting for the train, contented them- selves in remaining outside of both rooms, in the main lobby. It showed, as nothing else can show, that’ they did not propose to be humiliated in this manner. ‘There seems to have been no es ‘peclal occasion for this innovation, except, possibly, some smart fellow, ‘who had an eye to the invasion next June of a large number of Southern ‘delegates to the Democratic Conven- tion, and therefore wished to get on ‘good terms with that contingent. During the coming summer several ‘conventions and conferences. will be held at which large numbers of col- Lored:snen)and:-women’ will ‘be! inva: ‘tendance, A strong effort will be put on foot by members and delegates in this city who will attend, to have ‘those in charge of the arrangements to as far as possible use other roads. Agitation’ looking to this result has already been started. It may pay to “Jim Crow" us but we will not let it ‘go without an effort to try to break lit down.—The Afro-American Ledger. | POINTS PATH OF PROGRESS. Booker T. Washington Has Just Written “My Larger Education.” Booker T. Washington, the well- known leader of the movement to make the Negro a useful citizen, has uae written “My Larger Education,” ‘which is a collection of his exper- ences asa public man and as an ‘educator. It is practically a contin- uation of his “Up From Slavery” and carries on the story. In this volume Mr. Washington notes the mistakes that have been made and points to the path of pro- gress In the further education of the black race. As the leading author- ity on problems growing out of the occupation of American soil by the Negro, all that he says 1s of interest. Numerous itlustrations give the book an added value. New York: Double- day, Page & Co. ORDER FOR HEARING PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINIS- TRATION. | Fue No. 14100. 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 pett tion of John H. Tate praying ‘that Letters of Administration on sald estate issue to Robert 8. Brown, IT IS ORDERED, That said petition be heard and that all persons inter- ested in sald matter appear before this Court on Tuesday, the 13th day of February, 1912, at 10 A. M., at the Probate Court in the Court Houso at Minneapolis, in said county, and then, pr as soon thereafter as said petition ‘can be heard, show cause, if any there be, why said petition should not be granted. And it 1s 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 sald County. Dated at Minneapolis, this 8th day of January, 1912, By the Court: B. W. BAZILLE, Judge of Probate, Ramsey Co., Minn, Acting pursuant to Section 3629 R. L, 1905, WM. H. H. FRANKLIN, Atty. HAIR CUTTING 18 CENTS. You will get First-class Workmanship In St. Paul at Fuller's Barber Shop, 476 ROBERT 8T. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. ~~ We are not “cutting rates” to meet opposition. Our position 1s secure, yet we offer every inducement to adver tisers. 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 re- sults, you should do so, Advertising is essential to business—if your busl- ness is worth advertising. PERSONS WHO WISH TO AD- VERTISE 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 Success- ful morehant; the Successful mer- chant Knows the Advantage of Ad- rertisiug 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. Wa therefore recommend to the trading public those business places carrying an Ad. in THE TWIN CITY STAR. — ADVERTISEMENTS. Earle Stewart Earle Ihler Phone N. W. 8.1334 T 8, Center 1302 “THE TWO EARLE’S.” ORCHESTRA. GOOD MUSIC—REASONABLE PRICES. Pupils of Mrs. N. McCullough. Special Call, N. W. Main 4231, 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, NN. W. Phone, Nic. 3350, ‘Transient Rooms. ‘T. 8. Center 6853 THE HOTEL DAVIS. Mrs. Mattie Davis, Prop. Neat, Clean Rooms, by Day or Week 10 WESTERN AVE. MINNEAPOLIS FIVE CENTS A LINE. Send 25¢ 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. RAILROAD MEN'S REST CLUB. 805 W. Madison St. Chicago, III. : Opp. New Northwestern Depot. Library, Barber Shop, Dining Room. Check Room and Sleeping apartment. Chas. Lytle Pres. B. T. Bibb, Mgr. Rich'd Drew Sec. Tel. Franklin 2839 FURNISHED ROOMS. Furnished Rooms.—All convenience: es, $2.50 and $3.50 per week. Apply to Miss Dimple Morris, 609 So. 4th St. AT TOM’S PLACE. You can Cook, Wash, Iron, Press, and Bathe, These Privileges go with your room—from $150 per week up- wards. 1304 Wash. Ave. So. or 15 2nd St. No. Tel. Nic. 2176. (adv.) Desirable Furnished Rooms — Spe- lal aceommodations. for Theatrical people. Phone Nic. 3329, Emanuel ‘Tyler, 428 Washington Ave. No., Min- neapolis. NEW BARBE RSHOP. Messrs. Thos. H. Lyles and Walker Williams have opened a Barber Shop at 124 East Third St. MONEY TO LOAN—The J. & M. Loan Co., will loan you money on any- thing of value, or on your plain note, at rates you can afford to pay. All transactions strictly _ confidential. Hours: 11 a, m, to 1 and 5 to 7p. m. Room 28 Union Block. Tel. Cedar 5552, Res. phone Dale 872. J. H. Dillingham, manager. DRESS MAKING AND PLAIN SEWING. Mrs. West Malone, the dressmaker, 711 5th St. No., solicits your patron- age, guarantees first class work at reasonable prices. adv. OVER 66 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE ‘Trave Manns Desians Copynicnts &c. Anrengeenaing ante Oe Arsnslntis pally tists omunticn eric dure eam ae "Pacants taken iSroutn ‘hun £00. Tecetve ogee hatter Scientific American, Ahmdsonetytnattsd wey. Jarret te MUNN & Gossow York 361 Broadway, y IUNN §, Co, sersrnirer. New York THE TWIN CITY STAR Independent Republican. No. 25 Saturday, February 10, 1912 Entered in the Post office at Minneapolis, June 23, as second class matter. Published Every Saturday by CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 1419 Washington Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. Room 1020 Met. Life Bldg., Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS 1.25 8 MONTHS $.75 CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTION $2.50. Advertising rate per inch 50c. 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"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. REMEMBER LINCOLN Lincoln's Birthday, February 12th, should be observed with appropriate exercises. Let us cherish the memory of our emanicipator and martyred President. Lincoln's Day will be observed at Bethesda Baptist Church, at 8:30 P. M. REMEMBER THE MAINE. It has been 14 years since the Battleship Maine sank beneath the waters of Havana harbor. Many Negroes were doomed to watery graves. The Spanish War Veterans will hold Memorial Services in their various camps to commemorate our honored dead. The Birthday of Frederick Douglass should be celebrated by all Negroes. There is no people in the world which more quickly recognizes and appreciates the qualities of frankness and sincerity, whether they are exhibited in a friend or in an opponent, in a white man or in a black man, than the white people of the South. I have found that there is a class that has gained a good deal of fleeting popularity for possessing what was supposed to be courage in cursing and abusing all classes of Southern white people on all possible occasions. But as I have watched the careers of this class of Negroes in practically every case their popularity and influence with the masses of colored people have not been lasting. Booker T. Washington in the World's Work. THE ATTUCKS HOME. We intend to give much space to the Attucks Home, and will state why we do not approve of existing conditions, which the many interested citizens of the Twin Cities have failed to improve. We are as much interested as any one in the success of this institution, and therefore, we shall expose these conditions. If there is any "graft," the public should be informed, and The Star is equal to the occasion. WHY WAS IT? Moses took unto himself an Ethiopian for a wife, and he found Divine favor, and honor among his people. Fred. Douglass married a Caucasian, and saved Mole St. Nicholas for the Haytians was chosen as their representative at Chicago Exposition, and is yet condemned by many because he took unto himself the woman of his choice. "THEN" AND "NOW." "Disturb him not, let him pass peaceably."—Shakespeare. Let e'm sleep, He'll wake up.—Everybody. ADVERTISE—IT PAYS. ABRAHAM LINCOLN A. B. His Character Analyzed by a President, an ExPresident and Other Noted Americans. By WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT: DON'T think it is too much to say that Lincoln had the most judicial temperament of any man in history. He considered the arguments of his opponents with all the fairness of John Stuart Mill and preserved that calm judicial consideration of the views of every one that became important, and in his disagreement with them he left nothing more than the application of an apt story or a clear Euclid-like demonstration of error without sting. With his love of truth, the supreme trait of his intellect, accompanied by a conscience that insisted on the right as he knew it, with a great heart full of tenderness, we have the combination that made Lincoln one of the two greatest Americans. The south knows as the north knows now that there is no soul that unites them in perfect amity like that of Abraham Lincoln. The south knows as the north knows that every administration that removes another cause of mlsunderstanding between the sections or that brings them closer together in any way is acting under the inspiration of him who could love his entire country with undiminished ardor when nearly one-half was seeking to destroy its integrity. By THEODORE ROOSEVELT: INCOLN saw into the future with the prophetic imagination usual- the prophetic imagination usually vouchsafed only to the poet and the seer. He had in him all the lift toward greatness of the visionary, without any of the visionary's fanaticalism or egotism, without any of the visionary's narrow jealousy of the practical man and inability to strive in practical fashion for the realization of an ideal. He had the practical man's hard common sense and willingness to adapt means to ends, but there was in him none of that morbid growth of mind and soul which blinds so many practical men to the higher things of life. No more practical man ever lived than this homely backwoods idealist, but he had nothing in common with those practical men whose consciences are warped until they fall to distinguish between good and evil, fail to understand that strength, ability, shrewdness, whether in the world of business or of politics, only serve to make their possessor a more noxious, a more evil member of the community if they are not guided and controlled by a fine and high moral sense. By HENRY WATTERSON: REVILLED even as the Man of Galf REVILLED even as the Man of Galf lee, slain even as the Man of Gallilee, yet as gentle and unoffending, a man who died for men! Roll the stone from the grave and what shall we see? Just an American, the Declaration of Independence his confession of faith, the constitution of the United States his ark and covenant of liberty, the Union his redoubts, the flag his shibboleth. Called like one of old, within a handful of years he rose at a supreme moment to supreme command, fulfilled the law of his being and passed from the scene an exhalation of the dawn of freedom. We may still hear his cheery voice bidding us be of good heart, sure that "right makes might," entreating us to pursue "with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right." By Justice CHARLES E. HUGHES; BRAHAM LINCOLN was an acute man. But we erect no monuments to shrewdness. * * * Lincoln was a man of principle. * * * He ever sought for the foundation principle and built upon it with sure confidence that the house which was founded upon the rock could not be destroyed by the storm. He was profoundly an apostle of liberty, but for liberty under the law, developed and applied in accordance with constitutional principle. He was a man who met each demand as it arose. To the radicals he was too conservative; to the conservatives he was too radical. By BOOKER T. WASHINGTON: Y first knowledge of Abraham Lincoln came in this way: I M I first knowledge of Abraham Lincoln came in this way: I was awakened early one morning before the dawn of day, as I lay wrapped in a bundle of rags on the dirt floor of our slave cabin, by the prayers of my mother, just before leaving for her day's work, as she was kneeling over me, earnestly praying that Abraham Lincoln might succeed and that one day she and her boy might be free. * * * As an individual grateful as I am to Lincoln for freedom of body, my gratitude is still greater for freedom of soul, the liberty which permits one to live up in that atmosphere where he refuses to permit sectional or racial hatred to drag down, to warp and narrow his soul. * * * Lincoln lives today because he had the courage which made him refuse to hate the man at the south and the man at the north when they did not agree with him. TWIR CITY STAR AMES LODGE NO. 106. I. B. P. O. E. OF W. LODGE OF SORROW. Ames Lodge of Elks held their Annual services at St. Peter's church last Sunday. Rev. Lewis preached the sermon. About 60 members were present—each wearing a white carnation. The death of Charles Reed occurred during last year. Eulogies were delivered by B. S. Smith and Fred. Thomas. Singing by Quartette. A good collection was realized. Mr. Smith made the principle address of the evening. He said in part, "That it is always a pleasure to say a word in behalf of the order and its membership, its teachings, its precepts and achievements. The time was when people thought the order of Elks to be an organization of men bent solely upon having a good time—with little or no concern for the higher and more enobling accomplishments of good citizenship; but to him who has given the matter investigation, however slight, it cannot but be aparent, that though other fraternties may have the prestige of seniority, the order of Elks is second to none in the work done and being done toward uniting us and binding us in the ties of brotherly love and friendship; nor can any other fraternity show more of accomplishment in establishing between men the principles of JUSTICE, CHARITY, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY, than this infant, yet powerful organization within any given time. It is the pride of its members, that its dispensations of charity are not confined to its membership, but are co-extensive with the needs and wants of humanity so far as lay within its power to relieve. Indeed, the oath and obligation of an Elk is sublimely beautiful, and of him who lives up to it, it may be truthfully said there is no more moral, upright and Christian citizen in the community. This memorial service is but a part of our obligation; it is fitting that in our onward march to eternity, we should pause to revere the memory of our departed brothers who have preceded us. Since this number fas formed, more than 225 men have at different times knelt before our altar and taken the sacred oath of an Elk; though not six years of age, we have tonight more than 100 members in good standing, and Ames Lodge during that time has lost just seven members, the only one since our last memorial service being our beloved brother, Charles H. Reid. Mr. Reid was truly an upright, honorable man; those who knew him best recognize in him and declare him to have been a loving husband, kind and indulgent father, and one of Minneapolis' best citizens. Certainly the life of such a man cannot but reflect honor upon any order to which he belongs, on the one hand, and, on the other, it can but be highly appropriate that we commemorate such a worthy career. In his death, his family lost a splendid husband and father, the community a splendid citizen, and Ames Lodge, one of her most beautiful exponents of JUSTICE, CHARITY, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY." 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. We received many congratulations on our last issue, for which we return thanks. PRINTING FIRST-CLASS WORK MODERATE PRICES BRING YOUR JOB WORK TO THE TWIN CITY STAR 1417 Washington Ave. So. MINNEPOLIS, MINNESOTA Phone: T. S. Center 2520 Where Fashion Reigns Pearce's 403-405-407 NICOLLET The Very Latest Ideas in all that pertains to Women's Wear. Real Estate Rentals Loans, & Insurance F. 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