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Defective Page VOL. 2 Single Copies 5 Cents FLOOD CONDITIONS GREATLY IMPROVED Pitiful Tales of Refugees Continue to Be Heard. METH Africa's METHODIST IN UPLIFT WORK NATIVES ARE EAGER TO LEARN President of Liberian College on West Coast Brings Message of Hope and Good Cheer From Foreign Field. Race Wants Bishop In M. E. Denomination. Minneapolis, Minn.—The question of a member of the race as bishop to supervise the work of the colored conferences of the Methodist Episcopal church is agitating the minds of many of those who are here attending the quadrennial session of the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, which will be in session until about the last of May. The question of a colored bishop has been generally discussed during the past three years. The idea meets the unanimous approval of the colored delegates, and many of the whites have expressed themselves strongly in favor of the election of such a person. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen of Gammon Theological seminary and M. C. B. Mason, secretary of the Freedmen's Ald society, who were aspirants in past general conferences, are mentioned in connection with the honor. Among the new ones are Dr. Robert E. Jones, who has made a fine record as editor of the Southwestern Christion Advocate; Dr. W. H. Brooks, pastor of St. Mark's church, New York city; Dr. Isaiah B. Scott, missionary bishop to Liberia, and Dr. I. L. Thomas, assistant field secretary of the board of home missions and church extension. KANSAS DELEGATES ARE FOR ROOSEVELT Dr. Thomas is a member of the Washington conference, where he filled some of the most important appointments. As a platform orator he is in great demand, and during his eight years' incumbency of his present position he has done a telling work of great magnitude. Prominent men of the church are said to regard him as one of the best planners in the denomination and the possessor of those qualities essential for the episcopacy. Prominent among the many colored delegates here are: Revs. M. C. B. Mason, one of the secretaries of the Freedmen's Aid Society; S. S. Jolley of Cambridge, Md.; C. A. Tindley of Philadelphia, C. C. Jacobs of the board of Sunday schools, Robert E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate; I. Garland Penn, one of the assistant secretaries of the Epworth League; M. J. Naylor of Baltimore, R. S. Lovinggood of Texas, M. W. Degan of the same state and John H. Reid, president of the College of West Africa, at Monrovia, Liberia, and an assistant consul general of the United States to Liberia. Dr. Reld has been in Liberia for the past seven years, and his efforts have resulted in a great educational awakening in that country. He is a delegate to the general conference, representing the Liberia conference. During his administration at the college the importance of the work has grown to such proportions that more accommodations are needed for the 300 or more students that were enrolled last year. He is also desirous of strengthening the various departments of the college and to that end will try to raise $20,000. Dr. Reid says that the natives are greatly interested in education, and that the establishment of a number of scholarships will aid them to be clothed, lodged and fed while attending the college. [ ] [ ] [ ] New Orleans, May 9—The flood situation generally in the lower Mississippi valley is much improved. Another day of sunshine gave the workers on the levee some advantage and reports are favorable. Pitiful tales of refugees continue to come in, however, from many sections. There now are 4,000 refugees at Baton Rouge. About 500 were taken there from Newroads, to which place they had been sent from the surrounding territory. Citizens of Lutcher communicated threats to the governor's office that the tracks of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad would be torn up unless the gap in the Pontchartrain protection levee is closed. It required four days and nights of hard work to close the drainage gap and the job was finished early in the day, but the railroad gap is still open. The Lutcher people say they would be inundated in the event of a break of the protection levee. The railroad company has kept open the gap to facilitate the transportation of supplies and labor necessary in fighting the high water here. The situation in this city concerns more largely the scenes of activity around the relief headquarters where carload after carload of supplies is being shipped out to the refugee camps in Central and Northern Louisiana. State Convention Gives Them Ironclad Instructions. Independence, Kan., May 9.—Adopting strong resolutions favoring the entire progressive movement and leaving out the time honored custom of laudatory planks in praise of state and government officials the Republican state convention named four delegates at large to the national convention with ironclad instructions for Roosevelt for president. The delegates chosen are: Henry J. Allen, Wichita; Ralph A. Harris, Ottawa; Ansel Clark, Sterling, and John M. Landon of Independence. William Allen White of Emporia was endorsed for national committeeman. From the minute the convention opened the 104 delegates bearing instructions for President Taft were working to get through some of the things they desired, but the Roosevelt majority of 790 was too great. The first attempt the Taft men made was when the resolutions committee brought in a report endorsing the record of Senator La Follette, the candidacy of William Allen White for national committeeman to succeed David W. Mulvane and instructing the four delegates at large to vote for Roosevelt. PLAN NATIONWIDE STRIKE Pressmen of Daily Papers May All Quit Work. Chicago, May 9.—After their efforts to tie up Chicago newspapers officers of the Web Pressmen's union, according to a statement by the publishers, have started a movement for a nationwide strike of newspaper pressmen. This and charges by the publishers that the pressmen were using misleading statements in efforts to gain sympathy were the principal developments. Although policemen remained on guard at the newspaper offices and news stands and accompanied distributing wagons about the city the day was the quietest since the trouble between the publishers and pressmen began. The publishers said they expected normal conditions to prevail before the end of the week. Hampton as Demonstration Center. At the recent meeting of the board of trustees of the Hampton (Va.) institute Dr. Frissell presented his annual report as principal. This year Dr. Frissell outlined in detail the position of the Hampton school as a demonstration center which is visited annually by over 20,000 people from all parts of the world—casual visitors, public officials, educators, social workers and philanthropists, students of race problems and educational methods. Smoke the Reliable So SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR So PRESIDENT J. H. REID. He says that all people who are interested in the development of Africans should help in the campaign to raise $20,000 for the College of West Africa. One hundred scholarships would do untold good. President Reid is a nathe e of the United States, having been born in Baton Rouge, La., March 4, 1862. He was educated in the public schools of his county and New Orleans university, graduating from the college department of that school in 1891. He joined the Texas conference in December of that year and for that year and the next was president of Houston (Tex.) academy. THE QUESTION OF A NEGRO BISHOP. The question of episcopal supervision for the Negro Methodists of the South promises to be one of the hardest before the general conference. The case came up today in the form of the report of the commission on Negro supervision. Dr. F. D. Leete of Detroit presented the report. The Negro Methodists have long clamored for a bishop of their own race, or for a bishop for their own work. At the last general conference Dr. Mason, corresponding secretary of the Freedmen's Aid society, received a large vote for bishop, but not enough; and at conferences before that large complimentary votes had been given to Negroes. The commission which reported today recommended a constitutional amendment so Negro bishops could be elected with jurisdiction confined to the Negro conferences. The constitutional amendment is necessary because if the Negro bishops were elected under the present constitution they would have authority co-ordinate with all the other bishops, with authority to preside over the white conferences. Limitations Are Urged. Without reflecting on the dignity or capacity of any Negro who might be elected, and without any attempt to recognize a color line, or to establish a caste of races, the report declared that it would be impractical and undesirable to elect a Negro bishop without the limitation suggested. That the matter will be hard fought was indicated by the multitude of motions made for the disposition of the report of the commission. Motions to recommit to table, to publish in the records, with amendments piled on amendments, were made, the final result being that the report was made a special order for Friday. Speaking to the report Dr. Leete said the Negro members desired the election of one or more of their number as bishops. "It is not feasible to elect colored bishops to preside over the colored membership alone," said Dr. Leete, "for they would also have supervision over the white membership. We have brought you no ill-considered report. Negroes Are Consulted. "Many distinguished colored members spoke on this question before the commission, and while we all have spoken our minds most fearlessly upon this momentous question now was spoken by and man to another that will ever linger in memory in a spirit which rankles. We are endeavoring to offer the Negroes what they will be prepared to accept." Rev. R. S. Lovinggood, a Negro college president of Austin, Tex., said that the Negro membership was not asking an amendment to the church constitution. "We have stated our views frankly," he said. "We feel that what we want can be given us without doing violence to our constitution. We have not asked that colored men be elected to preside over whites. If a colored man is elected as superintendent when he is assigned to a conference the good sense of all concerned would dictate the situation. We will all regret it if you write caste in the constitution. NEGRO BANK CASHIER·HERE. Lay Delegate to Methodist Conference. Among the many notable guests in our city during the Conference is Mr. J. R. Ross, Cashier of the Bluff City Savings Bank of Natchez, Miss. Mr. Ross is pleased with the conditions here, and is also very optimistic as to the financial standing between the races in the South. He says that successful Negro Banks will become generally popular in the near future. The Bluff City Bank has recently issued 10% dividend certificates. He says that the Negroes are rapidly gaining confidence in Negro Bankers." THRIFTY CENTER OF EDUCATION Signs of Real Progress Noted In Attitude of the People Toward Organizations For Civic Betterment—Work of a Noble Woman and How It Was Accomplished. By GEORGE FRANCIS KING. Sedalia, N. C.—In this particular section of North Carolina there is an encouraging sign of the Afro-Americans taking advantage of the economic opportunities afforded them. The energetic youth of the race are realizing the fact that they must make good use of their time. Therefore they are becoming more content with rural life in order to become highly efficient factors in the realm of industry. Our people are buying excellent farms and building comfortable homes just as other thrifty Americans are doing. The moral tone of the community among Afro-Americans is high, and there is a spirit pervading each home that is uplifting. The people have learned the value of a dollar, and they make safe investments, and some have smug bank accounts. That selfish spirit too often manifested by some who are in the position to contribute much to the material progress of the race do not find an abiding place here. There is a peculiar interest manifested by them in educational, civic and religious activities, and they always endeavor to conserve the best interest of such needed organizations. The farmers are prosperous and have modern implements, with plenty of live stock. They are training their children to become energetic and useful. "It was in a car between Salem and Boston, while a student in the State Normal school, that God directed a woman filled with the missionary spirit to me to encourage the already burning desire to return to the land of my birth and help my people. I cannot tell in detail, but step by step I was led directly to do what I had dreamed of since childhood. I couldn't get away from the idea that God wanted me for this kind of work," said Mrs. Charlotte E. Hawkins-Brown, the little woman who came to this community some years ago and established the Palmer Memorial institute at this place, which has brought to pass the remarkable progress of the race in this section of the Old North State. When she landed here she had to walk four miles alone through thick woodland. Here she worked for two years with the pastor of the Congregational church and administered to the many needs of our people in this community. The condition of the people can be appreciated by this statement made by Mrs. Brown: "Many of the children came to school during the winter poorly clothed, oftimes chilled with the cold." After the second year of the school work the pastor became discouraged and gave up the work. She remained, as she had worked persistently, often without receiving compensation. The strong character of the woman is found in the following statement by Mrs. Brown: "The pastor gave fifteen acres of land, as he had collected help for the work. This he did because of the year's labor I had given to help him establish the school. With money raised the previous summer I was enabled to repair and fix up a rude old shanty, in which I had another teacher, whom I had asked to join me, and which a few girls could call school. We continued to conduct school in the church. The news was soon spread that we had an industrial school for boys and girls. Many were the applications that came to us. We were unprepared to take care of many, but we put the boys in the old house we had repaired. The people of the community became enthusied at the idea of having an institute, or college, as they called it, in their midst. I began to tell them how they could help. Those who didn't have money brought meal, peas, corn, molasses, potatoes, to help board the teachers. During the year there were many times we were without a dollar. All of us oftimes ate for our meals molasses and bread three times daily, but we felt that God was leading, "follow we must." This little woman, hardly tipping the scales at a hundred pounds, today has reared up an institution with over 300 acres of farm land, valued at over $3,000; four wooden buildings—boys' and girls' dormitories, domestic science cottage, mechanical shop—valued at $15,000; also a new teachers' home. Among other things to this plant will be found a cane mill, three fine mules, horses, wagons, farming implements and fine live stock. Nearly all of the food for the school is produced on the farm, including the wheat. Seven instructors from some of the leading schools are employed, and the high school course is thorough and prepares one for college and the professions. The institution has upon its various boards prominent white people of this state and front the north. Mrs. Brown was educated in Boston, and as the principal of this wonderful work she has proved that the Afro-American woman can bring to pass wonderful things for the good of society. COLLEGE MEN ACTIVE IN CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE. iota Sigma Club In Musical Comedy. Bethel Church Honors Pastor. BY W. HUTTIER H. WRIGHT. Philadelphia.-The Iota Sigma (Intercollegiate) club of this city recently presented the Mask and Wig club in "The Junior," a typical college play in three musical and comical acts, at St. Peter Claver's auditorium. The Intercollegiate was organized a little more than a year ago for the purpose of getting the colored students together, believing that such association would benefit each one and that student life would have more effect upon the community. The club numbers twenty-five members and represents the following college—namely, University of Pennsylvania, Temple university, Medico-Chirurgical college, Philadelphia Dental college and the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. Among the activities of the club are to be found a basketball team, a track team, a baseball team, a tennis team and a glee club. Miss Willianne Ferguson, soloist of St. Phillips Episcopal church, Richmond, Va., a singer of much promise, is on an extended visit to friends in this city. Since being here she has been in much demand and has won her way into the hearts of the Philadelphia Afro-Americans. Miss Ferguson possesses a rich soprano voice, which is very effective with the classics. She has received several offers in the line of her profession since being in the city, and it is rumored that she may remain here permanent. "Mother" Bethel L. M. E. church held its fifth annual reception the latter part of April in honor of Pastor M. W. Thornton and family. The affair was liberally subscribed to and largely attended. A very interesting program was rendered. The pastor was presented with a purse of $86. Dr. Thornton is now closing his fifth year at Mother Bethel, with the honor of being the only minister since Richard Allen that has held this charge in succession for such a number of years. In 1805 this young man was elected president of Campbell college, Jackson, Miss., which had been struggling for permanent footing for fourteen years. In less than two years he erected its first building on a plot of five acres of ground, gave it a full equipment and an enrollment of 200 students. Dr. Thornton has built several churches, paid off several mortgages, raised thousands of dollars for the connection and added thousands to the church. He is identified with several successful business enterprises and is a strong representative of his church and race. In 1892 he graduated from Drake university, Des Moines, Ia., and was the first Afro-American to receive a diploma from this institution. Campbell, Paul Quinn and the Philadelphia Bible colleges have in turn bestowed upon him the doctor's degree. He is an able writer and has been editor of several publications. Dr. Thornton is a life trustee of Wilberforce and president of the board of directors of the Philadelphia Bible institute. Unfairness of Public Segregation. Unfairness of Public Segregation. All attempts at segregation in our public school system should be met with the strongest possible opposition. The same must be done in regard to public conveyances, such as railroads, steamboats, street cars and the like. The false notion of some people that separation of the races breeds friendship and promotes peace is as illogical as damming a river to keep it from overflowing its banks. No class of citizens in a republic like ours should be humiliated by selfish and unjust legislation. National Negro Press Association. The next annual meeting of the National Negro Press association will be held in Chicago in August one day before the meeting of the National Negro Business league. As Chicago has a large number of papers published by members of the race it seems fit that every effort should be made on the part of the officials of the association to have a meeting of lasting benefit to members of the profession. It is necessary that the personals must be sent by Wednesday. Be sure and sign all communications. No. 38. PERSISTENCE IN POLITICS. Two States In Which Noteworthy Progress Is Being Made. The colored people of Pennsylvania and Illinois may well feel proud of the political progress made this year. In Philadelphia they rose to the fullness of their strength and renominated Hon. Harry Bass for his second term in the state legislature, an honor which he deserves by reason of his good work of the last session, says the Pittsburgh Courler. In Chicago they have even done better. Not satisfied with the renomination of one Negro candidate, they go just one step higher and nominate a senator. Hon. Edward D. Green, their representative won with an unprecedented majority, while the candidate for the senatorship, Major R. R. Jackson, led his nearest rival by over 1,000 votes. There is little doubt of their election, as they were the people's choice from the beginning. Pittsburgh takes courage from the lessons taught in Philadelphia and Chicago. "What man has done man may do," and that right here in Allegheny county. We have the material and the votes. Why not have the representation? GUARDIAN'S WARNING NOTE. Brownvillea Affair Worse Than Taft's Color Line Policy. It Believes. We are emphasizing Brownsville because Brownsville was a lynching by a president, says the Boston Guardian. The principle was to punish all because no guilty Negro could be found. Lynching is the worst evil of all for us. Brownsville was much worse than even the color line preachments of President Taft, for which we do not forgive him. Brownsville was an act of execution which deprived colored men of the right to be tried before being punished. Roosevelt's recall doctrine is the virtual lynching of our courts. Furthermore, Roosevelt is more dangerous than Taft because more popular and stronger. He is so popular that he can take away our rights and get off with it. We have less chance of redress under him. He scares off friends and seeks to destroy those who oppose him for us. Remember the fate of Foraker. PENN SCHOOL CELEBRATES FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY. Occasion of Joy For All—General Robert Smalls Speaks. The recent celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Penn school on St. Helena island, South Carolina, the oldest institution of learning for colored people in the south, was the occasion of much joy and satisfaction for faculty, students and friends of the school. It was in April of 1802 that Miss Laura M. Towne of Philadelphia arrived on St. Helena island. She was among the first of that little band of public spirited men and women who responded to the call for missionaries and teachers for the newly freed slaves of the sea islands many years ago. With the capture of the forts on Hilton Head and Bay Point, S. C., on Nov. 7, 1801, by Commodore Dupont these sea islands had fallen into the hands of the Union forces. The need of help in superintending the gathering of the valuable cotton crop and in teaching the people how to live and work under the new conditions of freedom was imperative. To this work Miss Towne devoted her life. In June of the same year her friend, Miss Ellen Murray, joined her, and together these noble women lived and worked for the Negroes of St. Helena until the death of Miss Towne in 1901. Miss Murray continued her work on the island until her death in 1908. The first day of the celebration was the people's day, when the people of the island greeted the guests who came from a distance. Hundreds of the former students of Penn school marched into Darrah hall as a body. The procession was headed by the veterans of the First South Carolina volunteers, afterward known as the Thirty-third United States colored infantry, the first regiment of Negro soldiers enlisted into the service of the United States. The speaker of the day was General Robert Smalls, the slave pilot of the planner who carried off the steamer which was chartered by the Confederate government from Charleston harbor and delivered it to the federal fleet. After the meeting in Darrah hall there was given in the school grove a simple rehearsal of the scene which took place on Jan. 1, 1863, when the emancipation proclamation was read for the first time in the grove near the Old fort on Port Royal. Two fags were presented to the regiment and the school by J. R. MacDonald, a merchant of the island. The drummer on this occasion was General Robert Smalls, who had also been the drummer on that first emancipation day fifty years before at Port Royal. ee | ‘We BEG that those who send notes will Write Facte Pidinly—on One Side of the Paper—Leave a Space between each Item, and Use Com mon Sense. ‘This ls very Important, The local ministers will have a rest during this month. Visiting Clergy- men will fill their pulpits. The pews will also be unusually well filled, ‘The pastors of several churches are arranging to entertain the Negro dele- gates to the Methodist Conference, Dr. B. W. Arnett, Fraternal Del- egate from the A. M. E. Church to Conference will speak at the Audi- torium on Thursday evening, May 16. ‘St. Peter’s A. M. E. Church, Dr. M. C. B. Mason will lecture at St. Peter's A. M. E. Church on Thurs day evening, May 16th. © Subject, “Second Emancipation.” May 12, 11 A.M. Rev. R. T. Ab dott of St. Louis, Mo. 8 P. M. Prof R. 8. Lovingood of Austin, Tex. May 19. 11 A. M. Dr, Gilliam of Columbus, Ohio. 8 P. M. Rev. W. Scott Chinn of New Orleans, La. May 26. 11 A.M. Rev. Robert Jones of North Carolina, 8 P. M. Dr. ‘Thomas of Baltimore, Mr. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH. 1120 8th Bt. So. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. Remember that on next Sunday able ministers from the General Con- ference will officiate at Bethesda Baptist chureh. At 11 A. M. Rev. J. A. Rush, D. D, of Atlanta, Ga., pastor of Central Ave. M. E. church will preach. At 2 P. M., Rev. T. J. Carter will preach the Annual Thanksgiving Ser mon for St. Anthony Lodge No. 2877 G. U. 0. of 0. F. At 8 P. M., Rev. D. E. Skelton, D. D.. Cineinnat!, Ohio, Ex. Presiding Elder of Ind., will preach. The public should hear these able divines. ‘The delegates attending the Gen- eral Conference will speak at both services Sunday, May 12th, at Zion Baptist. 11 A. M., sermon by Rev. W. H. Jackson, D. D., D. 8., Hunts- ville District, Texas Conference. 8 P. M,, sermon by Rev. 8. A Huger, Supt. South Florida Missions. FORUM MEETING ‘The Minneapolis Sunday Forum was largely attended last Sunday. Pres. B. F. Bullock had arranged the pro- gram. The meeting was opened by singing, prayer and scripture reading by Chaplain Jenkins. Bishop Scott was unable to attend, and assigned two delegates, Dr. Gilliam of Ohio and Dr. R. 8. Lovingood of Téxas to deliver addresses. The remarks of both speakers were very instructive, and at intervals drew great applause. Mrs. Addie C. Minor, of St. Paul sang, Oh, my Redeemer, Mrs. W. K. Bowle offered an Instrumental Solo, Miss Grazia Corneal, violin silo “Zig- enwelsen”, Misses Ida Grey and Adah Lewis accompanists. The program was excellent. A vote of thanks was tendered those who contributed to the Program. It was one of the best ‘meetings recently held. Next meet- ing, May 12th, at Bethesda Baptist Church, Dr. R. 8. Lovingood spoke at St. James A. M. E. Church Sunday even- ing on “The Essentials of Manhood.” His hearers were delighted, and were informed of the progress of the Ne- groes in the Southland. LOOK! LOOK!! LooKI!! A Sacrifice Sale. Owner must sell on account of sickness a 7-room house, all modern, Lake Calhoun District for $1750, The lot alone is worth $1200. Call at once to F. People’s Real Estate Co., 236 Boston Block, City. Rev. R. C. Worsham, of New Or. leans, La., Pastor of Wesley M. EB. Church of that city, {s attending the Conference. Dr. W. H. Brooks of St, Mark’s Church, New York City is at the Ven- dome hotel. Dr. M. C. B. Mason is at the West hotel. It is Indeed a pleasure to have such young women of our race with us. Mrs. John W. Scott was hostess at the meeting of the M. T. C. Art Club on last Thursday afternoon, May nd, at her home, 5109 France Ave. So. After spending the winter in Des Moines, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. D. Ware are among home folks again. Dr. Abbot of St. Louls, Mo. and Miss Bessie Garrison of Gainesville, Fla., are the guests of Mrs, Fred Hyatt, 2743 11th Ave So., during the M. E. Conference. Dr. Pierre Landry, Dist. Supt., Rev. ‘W. Scott, Chinn, pastor Simpson Me- morial and Mr. Frank B. Smith, At- torney at Law of New Orleans, are stopping with Mr, Chas. J. Brown, 43 So. 4th St, during session M. B. General Conference. MUSIC EVERY EVENING, DICKERSON’S 206 HENNEPIN AVE. St. THOMAS SUNDAY SCHOOL. ‘The Sunday School of St. Thomas Episcopal Church will be held every Sunday at 11 A. M. All are invited to attend. Mrs. R. A. Van Hook, the superintendent, wishes to enroll with this class many of the children who have ‘nevér atended a Sunday School. Parents should interest their children in this work. « . ‘unable to get it. We do not call to get news. We call to collect your indebtedness to us. We are glad to know that Mrs. John Sellers has joined the Garden Club. _ Rev. W. M. McMorris, Dist. Supt., Haddersburg Dist. Miss. Conference, Prof. B. Lansing Gordon, Prin. Deaf and Dumb Inst., Jackson, Miss., and J. R, Ross are located at 104 Western Ave. Mr. J. A. Nimmonds, a lay dele- gate from Buaberg the South Caro- lina Conference, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Fately. Mr. and Mrs, Sam’l King have moved to 3137 Findey Pl. Mrs, Lulu Frazier has moved to 3022 1th Ave. So. Messrs. L. D. Ervin, 247 Henderson St., Jersey City, Roger A. Pryor, 129 Kearney Ave. Jersey City, and Geo. F, Collins, 261 E 158 St. N. Y., who are employed on the “Superb,” pri- vate cars of Mr. Chas. G. Gates, were in our city during past week. They were entertained at an Old Style Luncheon by their friend Mr. Howard Phillips, and left Thursday for N. Y. City. Delegates J. P. Morris, D. D., A. J. Scales and Isaac S. Leavy of Sa. Carolina are residing at the home of May B.C. McCullough, 1813 6th Ave. So. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. Mr. A. J. Scales is now engaged in Educational Work in Oklahoma. Mrs, Edw. Hammond is rapidly im- proving at her residence, 1209 3rd Ave. So., after her recent operation. ‘The Baby Show was held at St. Peter's A. M. E. Church on May 8, 9. Account will be given in next issue. Dr. Wilbur P. Thirkield, Pres. of Howard University addressed the Phi Alpha Tau at St. Peter’s Church last Friday evening. All news much reach us before ‘Thursday. The Hotels Carver and Dwyer are accomodating a number of Conference delegates. READ THE STAR—IT’S NEWS. Mrs, John Newcomb, 1205 6th Ave. No,, is sick at her home. _ Miss Bessle M. Garrison, Field Sec- retary of thg Woman's Home Mission- ary Society of the M. E. Church gave quite an interesting talk on her work at the meeting of the Y. W. C. A., in St. Paul on last Sunday after- noon. She also spoke at Twin City Missionary Alliance on Tuesday after- noon, which met with Mrs. Will Smith, 27th St. and 5th Ave. Miss Garrison is a graduate of the St. N. and I. College of Tallahassee, Fla., and of Clark University of At- lanta, Ga., and is quite a brilliant young woman. All copy not inserted will be re- turned upon receipt of sender's ad- dress and postage, Don't forget that we want all news sent to 1419 Wash. Ave. So., Minne- apolis. Dr. B. Mack Hubbard, pastor of 1st Church, New Orleans and Prof. Joseph A. Reddix of Darrow, La., are at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Red- man, 2437 10th Ave. So. PARDON APPLICATION DENIED. Walter Webb, sentenced from Hen- nepin County, Feb. 24, 1906 to State Prison for 18 years for killing Elijah Holmes was denied clemency at a hearing before the State Board of Pardons. Attorney Morris, we are in- formed made an earnest appeal. It is unfortunate for Webb, as there Were no recommendation in his case. The prosecuting attorney, Mr. Al. Smith and an important witness, Mr. Joe Blackwell have died recently. Clayton Wiley sentenced from Ram- wey Co. Feb. 8, 1908 for rape was al- 80 refused. Out of 42 cases no par- dons were granted only 3 sentences commuted. Mr. Chas. Welborn is one of the managers at Oliver Bros. Club. Mr. Welborn is a favorite and his friends fare extending congratulations. WHY PAY RENT WHEN F. PEO- PLES, THE COLORED CARPENTER, BUILDER AND REAL ESTATE DEALER, WILL BUILD YOU NEW HOUSES FOR A SMALL PAYMENT DOWN AND BALANCE LIKE RENT? You can Cook, Wash, Iron, Press, and Bathe, These Privileges go with your room—from $150 per week up- wards. 1304 Wash. Ave. 80. or 18 2nd St. No. Tel. Nic. 2176. (adv.) Now Is the time, Dickersons, the Place and you have the Girl, Every- thing delightful, service, culsine, and appointments. Music every evening. Cee TWIN CITY STAR SSS ST, PAUL | | vote ror nc Se MS Eee | Wye hee never, at BOTT NOW, |hobe in the face of ti ‘We beg that those who are indeae: | THE CONGRESS ed to us, send us thelr subscription | HURRA by P. ©. Order. fies eae ‘The Home Comins The Zion African Presbyterian | vission last evening church, Rev. B. W. Gilles, Pastor, has | ingly interesting afta moved to 458 Western Ave. St Paul.| WOMEN HELD Mé SUNDAY, MAY 12. MOTHERS DAY, | ‘ad was called away f ; Ss _ ATTENTION—ODD FELLOWS! All members of Mars Lodge are re- quested to meet at the Court House Sunday, May 12th at 1 o'clock. to take part in the parade to the Church. Grand Lecturer W. F. T. Chandler has received Masonic literature from London, Eng., showing the statistics of the 750 Blue Lodges of the order in that city DELEGATE TO BM. c An unusually large number of mem- bers attended the meeting of Mars Lodge last Wednesday night. Attor- ney Francis was unanimously elected Delegate to the B. M. C., to be held at Atlanta, Georgia in September. The officers of the new Association to form Fred Douglas Lodge in 8t. Paul were balloted for and approved. ‘The Ladies’ Ald of Zion Presbyter- fan Church met at the residence of Mrs. Ewing, 1155 Albany St, Thurs- day evening, May 9th. Mrs. Garrison spoke at Vesper Sun- day at 4 P.M. ‘The gymnasium class gave a free exhibit Friday evening, May 10th, in the rooms of the Culture Club, 370 Rondo. The classes will have a free exhibit and apron sale in the Y. W. ©. A. rooms Thursday evening, April sth. Dr. E. B. Burroughs of the Orange burg Dist., of the South Carolina Conference preached at St. James A. M. E. Church last Sunday. He was greeted by a large and appreciative audience. Dr. Moultrie, chairman of the So. Carolina Delegation also preached in the evening. Both ser. mons made a most favorable impres- sion upon this congregation. Mrs. M. C. B. Mason, wife of Dr. Mason, of Cincinnati arrived in St Paul on Tuesday, and is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Edgar Murphy, 1354 Thomas St., during the Methodist Conference. Messrs. H. P. Shirley and W. W. Me Coy of Duluth are visiting in the city. SUNDAY, MAY 12. MOTHERS DAY. Mr. Prince Walker is ill at his home on St. Anthony Ave. Mr. and Mrs. H. Thompson have moved to 632 Rondo St. Dr. W. W. Lucas, Field Secretary of Missions will speak at St. James Church, St. Paul, at their morning service. Mrs, Mae B. Sherwood, formerly of New York City, a resident of St. Paul for 19 years, died May 6, at the City hospital from tuberculosis. She had no known relatives. Rev. E. H. Mc- Donald preached her funeral service. Interment at German Lutheran ceme- tery. Mr. Alex. Tucker is improving. Mr. Jose. H. Sherwood left this week on a visit Eastward. He will be crowned a 33° Mason by the Supreme Sovereign Commanding Chief in the Supreme Council in Philadelphia this month. Mr. Sherwood is the Chief Rabban of the Imperial Council, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and Grand Master of the Grand Lodge F. and A. M,, of Minnesota. Princess Oziel Chapter No. 45, Or- der of Eastern Star will hold their Annual Queen Esther Service on Sun- day, June 2nd. Revival at Pilgrim Church this week. Don't fail to attend these serv. fees. They will be of extraordinary interest READ THE STAR—IT’S NEWS. John B. Philips, for many years a waiter on the Northern Pacific and Great Northern Railroads, died at St. Peter, Minn, May 6 at the age of 40 years. He was buried Wed- nesday afternoon under the auspices of: John H. Hayes Lodge, K. of P,, funeral 2 o'clock from the residence, 458 St. Anthony avenue and 2:30 from Pilgrim Chureb. Rev. Tolliver of Washington is con- ducting meetings at Pilgrim Baptist Church. “Mr. Chas. Lazzenbury is quite il! at bis residence. Chas. H. Miller, will manage the Exhibition given by the members of the Culture Club. ‘The Guide is selling the History of the Titanic disaster. a Ee fea al Furnished Rooms, Good Meals, SOUTHERN KITCHEN, Mrs, Vin gina Taylor, Prop, Home cooking a specialty. 204 Plymouth Avenue No. Phone Nic. 888, Minneapolis, Minn. READ THE STAR—IT’S NEWS. Will Attend Coming Congress. Rev. J. R. White has recetved from many prominent Negroes of national reputation their acceptance of an in- vitation to attend the Negro Congress this summer. ADVERTISE—IT HELPS, VOTE FOR ROOSEVELT, Who has never closed the door of hope in the face of the Negro. THE CONGRESS 18 COMING, HURRAH! ‘The Home Coming of St. Philip's Mission last evening. was an exceed ingly interesting affair. Father Leal- WOMEN HELD MASS MEETING. tad was called away from the meeting but returned in time to make a few well-chosen remarks, Rey. H. P. Jones delivered a beautiful address on “Brotherly Love”; Mr. Firston White made the address of welcome. Mr. Clarence Smith was master of ceremonies and made a good impres- sion, The singing of Miss Eunice Glass and Mrs. Hattie Oliver was ex- ceedingly good. Mr. Lloyd Hickman sang in good voice. Miss Della Ken- nedy and Miss Lillian McCoy -also sang solos. Mrs. James Vass read a paper on “Knockers” which was full of good points. Mr. 0. C. Hall gave a mirth provoking talk. Mré. W. R. Hardy read a touching paper on “friendship,” which was indeed a masterplece and full of truths. Re- freshments was served. Mrs. Stephen Lloyd Maxwell, who has been on a visit to Sumter, 8. C., returned Saturday morning. While there she attended the Commence: ment at Orangeburg State University and delivered an address at Claffin University. She reports a delightful visit. SUNDAY, MAY 12, MOTHERS DAY. Mrs. W. T. Francis, wife of St. Pauls popular attorney, was asked to preside at the mass meeting at St. James Church. Mrs. H. C. Higbee, president of the Minnesota Federation of White Women; Mrs. Loeb, Mrs. Perry, president of the Protestant League and others read and spoke in the interest of the Commission Char ter form of government, and ex plained to the ladies that they were to ask their men to call for the Com mission Charter ballot, May 7th, and vote “Yes” for the amendments. ‘The public spirited and prominent colored women of St. James Church, lead by Miss Edith Leonard of the West End Branch of the Y. W. C. R., Secretary, spoke at some length on the amendments and showed a great deal of enthusiasm. ‘The Annual Odd Fellows Thanks. siving services will be held at St. James A. M. E. Church, St. Paul, to- morrow, Sunday, May 12at at 2:30, The sermon will be delivered by Rev. H. P, Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Jose H. Sherwood have moved to 971 St. Anthony Ave. TWELFTH WEDDING ANNIVER: (ane die Invitations have been issued for the Twelfth Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry High at their res- idence, 574 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul, ‘Thursday evening, May 16th, at 8:30 P.M, READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. We have a grievance against sore of our best subscribers who have notes worthy of mention, who knock because we do not “come to get the news.” When it is considered that “in this neck of the woods” we are unable to get proper agents to ac: complish this. We do not take notes over our phone, but will give special attendance to all correspondence, that’s worth a postage stamp. Credit Smith the knowledge gained by for- mer experience, and consider that he is not traversing the beaten path ‘under the shady elms if prosperity, but blazing a trail over mountains of adversity, and that he knew the task and confronted many obstacles, un- necessarily thrown in his way. For that alone he asks your considera- tion. MRS. POPE AND MRS, PLUMMER IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOR- AKER RESTAURANT WILL FUR- NISH YOU WITH A FULL LINE OF STRICTLY HOME BAKERY AND DELICATESSEN GOODS AT 511 4TH AVENUE SOUTH. EMPLOYMENT BUREAU, Walters’ and Porters’ Free Informa- tlon Bureau. Help of all kinds furnished. We make a specialty of furnishing waiters for. Banquets and Parties. Hotel in connection. Lee Johnson & Ben O. ‘McRay, props. Phone Cedar 8413. 48 E. Srd ST. ST. PAUL, MINN. ‘We claim to be the best advertising medium of the Twin Citles, and when you're not advertised in the Twin City Star, you need not show—that’s all. Because the people read the Star for the news, especially in Min. neapolls. The day of the Town Crier is past. Be up-to-date, Advertise and Pay for It. A newspaper is the best medium. It reaches the homes and firesides of people who attend public entertainments. These pedple never go out and loiter around and read hand-bills and hang-up notices. They read the Twin City Star. COLORED WOMEN IN LITERATURE Phillis Wheto Fst and Fore- most of Them All, SHOULD BUN WEEKLY PAPER Cursory Glance at the Achiovernenta of First and foremost, of course, stands Phillis Wheatley, the poetess of the revolutionary period. Any mention of colored women as writers would be incomplete without her. Frances Ellen Watkins Harper of Maryland was one of the sweetest of our women poets. Her poem “The Burial of Moses” will rank with any similar poem of its character in the English language. Mrs. Anna J. Cooper is a schoolteach- er in Washington, with the mind of a wise statesman. Her book “A Voice From the South” is a most valuable contribution to race literature. Mrs. Josephine Heard, Charlotte Forten Grimke, Miss H. Cordelia Ray ‘and her sister, Miss Florence Ray, are © Be. | ak = Pelé Q > FT NN ial: SAN Le | a | ) seis EA aoe? also poets. Mrs. Heard, who is the wife of a former minister to Africa, wrote a very readable volume of poems entitled “Morning Glories.” Mrs. Grimke has written many vety beau- tiful poems, one of them a master- piece, entitied “Charles Sumner.” The Misses Cordelia and Florence Ray have recently published a volume of poems, which they have dedicated to their father, the late Dr. Charles B. Ray. The wife of Dr. Harvey Johnson, Baltimore's leading Baptist clergyman, 1s a writer of stories suitable for Sun- day school libraries. The American Baptist Publication society paid her a handsome sum a few years ago for two books from her pen. Mrs. Johnson is « fine French scholar. Amanda Smith, the noted evangelist, has published an interesting autobiography of her labors in Africa, England and the United States. “Poor Ben” is the title of a biographical sketch of the late Bishop Arnett, from the pen of Miss Lucretia Coleman. : Ida B. Wells Barnett in journalism wielded a trenchant pen twenty or thirty years ago, and her right hand has not yet lost its cunning, for she is now editing a weekly newspaper in Chicago as Mrs. Barnett. There used to be several other papers edited by our women. Ringwood's Magazine was an ambitious undertaking and a credit- able production. The Woman Era was edited in Boston by Mrs. Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin. ‘There are any number of careful and brilliant women correspondents, some of whom have done and are doing good work on race papers and papers, pub- shed by white people. Miss Ida Grif- fin was for number of years editor of a periodical devoted to the interests of the home and fashion, which cireu- lated largely in the south. Mrs. Mary C. Lawton, wife of the Rey. Dr. Wil- lam R. Lawton, the successful pas- tor of St. James’ Presbyterian church in New York, contributes regularly to 4 Brooklyn daily, the Standard Union, and Mrs. Lydia C, Smith ts regularly employed by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. For eleven years Mrs. Smith has re- ported the daily happenings among our People in Greater New York for the Eagle. She Is secretary of the wom- an’s auxiliary board of managers of the Howard Colored Orphan asylum and vice president of the Fifty-third Street (New York) Young Women's Christian association. There are bright women enough in the race to have a paper all their own, Just as their white sisters have, and it is hoped that they will get together and think about it. There are enough ‘women societies of one sort and an- other to support a paper independent of any help from men, for there are ‘even some compositors among our wo- men, as well as writers, poets and Jecturers. Industrial and Higher Education. The difference between industrial and the higher educaion, as explained by Professor Kelly Miller, is that in- dustrial education develops an instru- mentality and the higher education a personality.* Professor Miller 1s dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard university. — iid 207 Micetiet full hetiew make tot a Se ee ae ‘Cutlery grinding. aren aw | zz SYLVESTER W. OLIVER. Working Men’s Social Club OLIVER BROS., Managers 206 So. Second St, Minneapolis, Minn, YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE ROYAL DANCING CLUB ARCADE HALL 1311 Washington Ave. So. EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT. TYLER’S ORCHESTRA, Refreshments. Admission 25c. Newest Dances Will be Featured. DANCING 9 P.M. TO 2:30 A. M. Shirley Reddixx, President, Jno. W. Tyler, Secretary. A GOOD HAIR-CUT AND SHAVE. WHERE CAN | 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 2\4c PER CUE. BILLIARDS 15¢. The best pool-room in the city: Thos. H. 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Defective Page Defective Page POLITICAL NEWS In a statement issued by Colonel Roosevelt in reply to President Taft's speech in Baltimore the colonel asserts that Mr. Taft knew he was making an untrue statement when he said that the former president expressed the opinion that the anti-trust law ought to be repealed. He also again contradicts the president in regard to the harvester trust case, saying that at a cabinet meeting and in private conversation with him Mr. Taft "repeatedly and emphatically approved the course actually taken." President Taft, in a speech at Columbus, O., vigorously denounced Colonel Roosevelt's attack on him. The hall was filled to overflowing and President Taft was repeatedly interrupted with cheers, especially in his defense of Canadian reciprocity. As to many of the issues upon which his predecessor is fighting him he said they were policies which Colonel Roosevelt himself has advocated, both as president and as private citizen. The Republican national committee will meet in Chicago on June 6 to decide contests among delegates to the Republican national convention. The call for the meeting was issued by William Hayward, secretary of the committee. This will be the earliest meeting held for many years by the committee and will give it twelve days to consider contests before the convention opens on June 18. Ohio, President Taft's home state, bids fair to become the battleground where the president and Colonel Theodore Roosevelt will fight one of the most decisive "actions" of the present campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. Friends of President Taft declared the result of the Maryland primaries made it certain the struggle for Ohio would be hard and fierce. Adopting strong resolutions favoring the entire progressive movement and leaving out the time honored custom of laudatory planks in praise of state and government officials the Republican state convention of Kansas named four delegates at large to the national convention with ironclad instructions for Roosevelt for president. Maryland's sixteen votes in the national convention will be cast for Theodore Roosevelt and Speaker Champ Clark. The election, especially on the Republican side, was close and Colonel Roosevelt, on the face of the returns, has but one more than the number of votes necessary to control the state convention. Theodore Roosevelt is going to the Republican national convention at Chicago. He will not attend as a delegate, but as general manager of his own campaign for the presidential nomination. In the closest election St. Paul has seen in years Herbert P. Keller (Rep.) was re-elected mayor over Otto Bremer (Dem.) by 423 majority. WHAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GROWTH OF SOCIALISM? There are quite a few Negroes, here and there, who are joining the ranks of the Socialists lately. What does it signify? It might be worth while for us to begin to try to locate the cause. "Oscar W. Underwood, Democratic leader, supporting the proposed Income Tax bill in the House at Washington recently charged that the Supreme Court, by its annulment of the income tax in 1895, was responsible for the growth of Socialism in the United States." So says the St. Paul Pioneer Press of March 19th. Wonder if it is true? At any rate they are making quite a stir in the country. 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. A NEW CLUB ORGANIZED. A number of friends met at the residence of Mr. Chas. T. Sexton, Tuesday evening, April 9th last and succeeded in organizing what is known as the Search Light Club, Select." Officers elected were R A. Van Hook, President, Joseph Quinn, Vice Pres., Chas. T. Sexton Secy., F. Peoples, Treas. The primary purpose of the Club is to cultivate a higher social standard—take up literary work as a means of securing further educational development and subsequently formulate some plan of action for getting on foot some kind of profitable business enterprise, the membership is limited to twenty, and meetings are held each Wednesday evening, the fourth meeting is given to whist and refreshments. The Club is growing rapidly and by the interest exhibited, will some day become an important factor in this community. Dickerson has announced that he has put on his "Special Spring Service." Cholest American and Chinese Dishes. FROM WASH TUB TO CONFERENCE. Jack Johnson pays way of Delegate to Conference. Mrs. Rosa Simpson, one of the Negro deaconesses from Galveston, Texas says that Champion Jack Johnson paid her expenses to the Methodist Conference. He met her in Chicago, and took her to his house to see his mother, also telegraphed a friend in St. Paul to meet her and find a nice place for her to stay. She says that Jack did this because of his good heart. MEMORIAL DAY "Lest We Forget." Memorial Exercises in honor of the Fallen Heroes of the Negro Race" should be observed. The Star suggests that services be held on June 1, in our churches. This is a matter of vital importance. We have many relatives and friends among the departed, whose memory is dear to us, but there is one whose services to his country won for our race its highest honors. Shall we forget the American Negro Soldiers? CONGRESSIONAL DOINGS. Charges against Judge Robert W. Archbold of the commerce court were unfolded before the house committee on judiciary, which is to determine if impeachment proceedings shall be brought against the jurist. How Judge Archbold, in partnership with Edward J. Williams, a Scranton coal dealer, while deliberating as a judge on the lighterage cases to which the Erie railroad was a party, is alleged to have negotiated an option from that railroad for 42,000 tons of culm property to be sold at a $12,000 profit was related to the committee by Williams himself. The postoffice appropriation bill, carrying approximately $275,000,000, was passed by the house, 227 to 5. The measure carried in addition to the appropriations necessary for the conduct of the department a number of radical provisions. Among these were federal aid for good roads, the compulsory publication by newspapers, magazines and periodicals of the names of owners and the establishment of a parcels post in connection with a rural free delivery system. The workmen's compensation bill was passed in the senate, 64 to 15, substantially as framed by the employers' liability commission, and amended only to increase its benefits. The measure, sharply fought by some of the Democrats for several days, now goes to the house. A number of amendments were offered, but only a few were accepted, and those were with the acquiescence of Senator Sutherland, in charge of the bill. The general service pension bill as agreed on in conference grants $18 a month to soldiers sixty-six years old who served two years and a half and $19 to those who served three years. Those seventy years old who served one and a half years get $2.15; two years $23; two and a half years $24; three years $25. Those of seventy-five years who served one and a half years get $27, and two and a half years $30. The report of the conferences of the two houses of congress on the general pension bill was agreed to by the senate. The bill will necessitate an average increase of appropriations of $22, 000,000 a year for the next five years. The greatest increase will occur next year, when it will reach $35,000,000. A midsummer session of congress, with a two weeks' recess in June during the Democratic and Republican conventions, is unanimously predicted by the leaders of the house. Anywhere from July 15 to Aug. 15 is the possible time for adjournment, the house "bossee" assert. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS. A resolution declaring that President Taft, Secretary of Agriculture Wilson and Secretary of State Knox "have forfeited all claims on the future franchise of the Christian and sober manhood of the nation" by "aiding the beverage liquor traffic by their persistent endorsement" of the International Brewers' congress in Chicago last October "in the face of the most earnest protest" of the Methodist church, was adopted by the quadrennial world's conference of the Methodist Episcopal church at Minneapolis. Counsel for the family made public the will of John Jacob Astor as drawn in New York city in September last, only a few days after his marriage to Miss Madeline Force and approximately seven months before he perished with the sinking of the Titanic. Vincent Astor, a son, who will come to age within the year, is made the principal beneficiary and residuary legate. Seven governors of Northwestern states have issued a joint proclamation calling a Northwest Development congress to be held in Seattle June 2 to 8. The congress is to plan a campaign and suggest legislation to as sist the Northwestern states in a more rapid development and to stem the tide of emigration to Canada. The body of Colonel John Jacob Astor, who lost his life when the Titanic sank, was buried beside the grave of his mother in Trinity cemetery, Washington Heights, N. Y. The funeral services were held at Rhinelcliff-on-Hudson. Subscribe to the Star. Everybody's News—Everybody's Paper. FINANCIAL BOARD MEETS. Reports by Drs. Beckett and Huret Show Prosperous Year. Kansas City, Mo.—Reports submitted at the annual meeting of the financial board of the African Methodist Episcopal church on Friday, May 3, showed that $207,224.98 was raised during the fiscal year ended April 1, which is an increase of $5,000 in the "dollar money" collections reported last year. Dr. John Hurst, who has just completed his fourth year as financial secretary of the denomination, explained in detail the workings of the financial department. The "dollar money" collections for the previous three years are as follows: 1908-9, $182,397.11, 1909-10, $197,540.28, 1910-11, $202,663.17, a total of $790,825.17 for the quadrennium. The amounts raised in each Episcopal district during the past year is as follows: First, $14,393.14; second, $16,374.60; third, $6,705.46; fourth, $15,432.35; sixth, $30,588.45; seventh, $20,074.50; eighth, $16,228.70; ninth, $15,205.55; tenth, $11,410.35; eleventh, $16,408.35; twelfth, $25,367.30; thirteenth (West Africa), $364; fourteenth (South Africa), $4,650. Of the total amount raised during the quadrennium 36 per cent, $284,697.18, was retained by the various annual conferences for the support of superannuated ministers, widows and orphans; 8 per cent, $63,266.04, used in aiding the educational work of the denomination and the remainder retained in the general treasury of the denomination for the purpose of paying the [Name] REV. DR. W. W. BECKETT. salaries of the bishops, general officers and for other general denominational needs. The great work that the church is doing for home and foreign missions was emphasized by the Rev. Dr. W. W. Beckett, secretary of missions, who reported that the denomination had raised $131,874.10 for missions during the past four years through the parent missionary society, the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society, the Woman's Mite Missionary society, and $5,000 was also raised by Bishop W. H. Heard. Besides looking after ministers with poor charges in this country, the work of the denomination in West and South Africa, the West Indies and Central and South America is also aided. Dr. Beckett is regarded as one of those most likely to be elected to the bishopric. His splendid record as missionary secretary and his previous record as minister and presiding elder in South Carolina have made many of the most influential members of the denomination declare that they favor his election to the episcopacy. He is a graduate of Clark university, Atlanta, and is generally regarded as possessing every qualification for the bishopric. Biennial Meeting of Women's Clubs. The National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, of which Miss Elizabeth C. Carter of New Bedford, Mass., is president, will hold its biennial meeting in Hampton, Va., during the week beginning July 22. Miss Carter has visited all sections of the country in the interest of the work since the last biennial meeting. Many women have been helped by her timely advice and unselfish devotion to the object and aim of the association. Her visit to California, South Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma and other states in the southwest elicited the highest commendation of both pulpit and press. Odd Fellows' Thanksgiving Service. The Odd Fellows of the District of Columbia, Household of Ruth, past grand masters' council and patriarchy have completed arrangements for the annual Thanksgiving services to be held on Sunday, May 12. Twenty-six Odd Fellow lodges, one patriarchy, one past grand masters' council and a number of Households of Ruth will hold joint services in the Metropolitan Baptist church. Four of the remaining lodges, four Households, one patriarchy and one past grand masters' council will hold joint services at Mount Zion church. Miss Burroughs Speaks For Y. M. C. A. The recent address delivered by Miss Nannie H. Burroughs in Pittsburgh in the interest of the Young Men's Christian association was fraught with hope and encouragement. Her sound logic in urging vigorous and correct manhood sent a thrill of admiration through the audience. Miss Burroughs' theme was "Be a Man." which she handled in a masterly way. The address was reported by Miss Elizabeth Jones and appeared in the Pittsburgh Courier of April 27. Dainty Bonnet For the Little Maid. A OF FANCY BLUE STRAW. This handmade hat of fancy blue straw is in the ever popular becoming bonnet shape. A band of dark blue velvet ends in a pump bow at the side, and another band starting at the front is brought over the left side to the center of the back, thus forming a unique trimming. Little silk grapes in natural coloring are placed in groups of three on this band of velvet. "DON'TS" FOR HUSBANDS. Rockefeller Pastor Offers Ten as a Go Jutition of the Divorce Evil. Dr. W. W. Bustard, pastor of John D. Rockefeller's Euclid Avenue Baptist church in Cleveland, O., recently gave these ten "don'ts" for husbands as a solution of the divorce evil: Don't forget your wife wants to be loved as much after marriage as before. Don't arrange for your second marriage before your first wife is either dead or divorced. Don't compel your wife to ask for a cent every time she needs one. Don't expect your wife to work fourteen hours a day when you work only eight. Don't carry all your religion in your wife's name. Don't let your neighbors pity your children because you were their father. Don't gossip. Men should not encroach on a woman's privilege. Don't try to run a forty horsepower automobile on a four horsepower salary. Don't live beyond your means or according to your meanness. Don't forget the best legacy you can leave your family is the memory of a good husband and a kind father. "All the honeymooning of life ought not to end with the honeymoon," said Mr. Bustard, supplementing his several "don'ts." "A man should always remember it is no sin to kiss his own wife. Love is not for courtship alone, but for life." Useful Kitchen Hint Practical and useful is this new vegetable and noodle shredder which the shops are showing. It has seven sharp cutters in form of wheels which VEGETABLE SHREDDER fit into a steel plate. This plate makes smooth the dough when noodles are made, and it is easily manipulated by pushing up and down over the vegetable or food to be cut into even strips. Attica and Closets. Most women dread housecleaning, and it is little wonder, if one could see into their attics and closets, says the Woman's Home Companion. They have the "saving mania" and have indulged it all their lives, and many a one, especially she who has stayed in the old home, has not only her own but the accumulations of generations of women before her. How can any sensible woman be so selfish and so self abusive at the same time as to keep what benefits her in no possible way and yet makes her so much extra work every year? Why not dispose of things to the best possible advantage as they become useless and save half the work of the spring overhauling as well as do a great deal of good? Health Hints. People cultivate nerves to a large extent and do not apply simple rules to cure them. Healthy work, particularly out of doors, is an excellent antidote to nerves. Onions are a very good tonic for nervous people. Cranberries are good for sufferers from inactive liver LADIES LOOK! Every lady can have a beautiful and luxurant head of hair if she uses a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the hair will be shiny and the dandruff, and it will straighten the curliest head of hair. The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel heat-finished comb is easily detached from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heated the comb goes back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. The aluminum Comb is easily detached from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heated the comb goes back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. The Magic Shampoo Heater 80. Magic Alcohol Heater 80. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. 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 every Sunday 10:30 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school at 12:30. Rev. F. M. Lewis, Pastor. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 315 Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services at 11 a. m. 8 p. m. Sunday School at 1 p. m. Rev. E. R. Edwards, Pastor. BETHESDA 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 each Sunday. Rev. M. W. Withers, Pastor. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. H. P. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller Sta. All are welcome. ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 458 WESTERN AVE. ST. PAUL. Rev. E. W. Gilles, Temporary Pastor. POLITICAL INACTIVITY. Our leaders stand by and see the "machine" pack the caucuses, and control primaries in Negro districts. They get the money to deliver the vote and use no effort to do so. If they did, the Negro districts of the 5th and 6th wards would have Negro representatives. Old Negro leaders do not believe in Young Men's Political Clubs. They fear their own undoing. The Negro is due some political representation as a matter of right, not as a matter of favor. Numerically we are strong enough to demand this. If we get together. WE ARE together and let us STAY TOGETHER. The Negroes of Hennepin County have secured little representation, except empty honors for an apparent leader. Prof. Kelly Miller in the "Political Capacity of the Negro," says that elimination of the Negro from office means his elimination from politics. The Negro should have a voice in the affairs governmental, both local and national, in proportion to the support he gives that government. 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. A REAL NEW8PAPER. 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? THE NEGRO'S DUTY "What the Negro must do is to contend for his rights in the best spirit without losing his head and he will find the genuine white people the world over respecting them. First, let him respect himself and others will respect him."—(Charleston, S. C. Messenger.) WHERE TO TRADE. The Honest merchant is a Successful merchant; the Successful merchant Knows the Advantage of Advertising what he has for sale. Stores and business places advertising in THE TWIN CITY STAR are the best places at which to spend your money and get your money's worth. We therefore recommend to the trading public those business places carrying an Ad. in THE TWIN CITY STAR. ADVERTISEMENTS. SUITS OR OVERCOATS MADE TO ORDER. Called for and Delivered. GOLDEN RULE TAILORS. S. W. Stock, Mgr. 1311 WASHINGTON AVENUE SO. N. W. Phone, Nlc. 3350. 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. 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AGENTS WANTED:—Male .or .Female, to handle our specialties, $3.00 to $4.00 a day can be easily made. If you are not satisfied working for others, why not become our agent? Try it before giving up your present position and see how easy you can earn money selling our articles. No experience necessary, they sell on sight. Splendid opportunity for active members of societies. Send stamped self addressed envelopes for particulars. S. J. Davis Manufacturing Co., P. O. Box 201, New Rochelle, N. Y. 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 7 p. m. Room 28 Union Block. Tel. Cedar 5552. Res. phone Dale 872. J. H. Dillingham, manager. OVER 65 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPRIGHTS & C. Anyone seeking a solicitation may quickly ascertain our opinion free of charge. Invention is probably patentable. Communications sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Invitation of any scientific journal. Terms, $1 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all new dealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 212 W. F. Washington D. C. THE TWIN CITY STAR Independent Republican. No. 38 Saturday, May 11, 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. Subscription by Mall, Postpaid. $ ONE YEAR ..... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ..... 1.25 8 MONTHS ..... $.75 CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTION $2.50. Advertising rate per Inch 50c. Advertising rate per inch 50c. Special rates furnished on application Subscribers are earnestly request ed to report to the office any irregularities in the delivery of their paper; also any change of address. Subscribers wishing the 'Twin City Star' discontinued at the expiration of their subscriptions should notify us to that effect; otherwise we shall consider it their wish to have it continued. Order for discontinuance must be accompanied by payment of all arrears. All personal advertisements in the local columns must be paid for in advance. All public comment inserted only over the author's signature Foreign subscriptions solicited. Unaligned notices will not be inserted in these columns. All matter must reach us by Wednesday for insertion. PAID UP SUBSCRIBERS are our best "Boosters" Are you one? THEODORE ROOSEVELT The man who believes in the right of the people to rule. EDUCATE, AGITATE AND EMANCIPATE. Roosevelt said "that he would read out of the Republican party any man who corrupted the principles of the party." The presence of our visiting Churchmen has raised the standard of the Negro among the people of Minnesota. Mayor Keller establishes a precedent. He has broken the record. The first time in the history of Ramsey County that a Republican administration or Mayor has been successively elected. The Paraders now are singing Massy Bremer's in de cold, cold ground. Now some attention will be paid to the Old Folks Home—since the St. Paul municipal election is over. Everybody is waiting for that investigation. Rev. W. S. Malone is conspicuously absent from the Auditorium. May be the Police have drawn a dead line. We are living in an atmosphere of intelligence. Congratulations to visiting delegates who are so admirably conducting themselves during their stay in our midst. The National Negro Educational Congress will bring many more such men of our race, of whom we are proud, when it meets in St. Paul in July next. SUNDAY, MAY 12. MOTHERS DAY. The Twin City Star has always advocated organization, and today we have an organization. The Negro Independent Club is destined to be a political factor in the future campaigns of Hennepin Co., as well as a civic body of great importance, which is necessary for advancement among Negroes in this community. This Club was organized at the home of the Star, and has grown rapidly. It is earnestly hoped that all voters will interest themselves in this Club. Its membership is unlimited, and every member has a voice and a vote. Let the Negroes of Hennepin Co., give credit to those who have taken the initiative, and made an attempt to cause our citizens to realize that they are entitled to more recognition than a few jobs dispensed as the patronage due the Republican voters. The day is past when we allow a man, who says that "a hot day and a pair of dice" is all a Negro wants, to dictate to us through his political puppet. Any Negro who claims the leadership of the Negroes of Hennepin Co., under present conditions should be ashamed to acknowledge it. "Col. Bryan isn't building any political platform this year, but the other fellows are all using his material." The Twin City Star Cost less than any other local Negro paper. Then, spend your money as you like. Each issue speaks for its self. 244 A BREMER BOOMERANG Now that the campaign is over and Keller is elected it might be well for the Negro Democrats to reflect upon the errors which they have made. Chief among the several false moves which have been apparent was the assurance on last Saturday of a letter for the purpose of influencing votes for Bremer by the claim that he and some of his relatives had dispensed charity to the Crispus Attucks (or Old Folks) Home for Colored People. This was indeed going to the extreme, for it is said that neither Mr. Bremer nor any of his relatives, nor even any of the signers of the letter have ever contributed a dollar to the Crispus Attucks Home. The letter acted as a roar-back, and the colored voters of St. Paul voted almost unanimously for Mayor Keller. Some people will learn some day that misrepresentation and deceit, even in politics, meets only defeat as its reward. Letters signed by these men will be scrutinized very closely in the future. It may be added, however, for the information of those interested in the Crispus Attucks Home that Mayor Keller contributed to the Old Folks or Crispus Attucks Home generously last year.—J. H. Dillingham. We regret that Mr. Dillingham did not mention the names of the "signers" in his article. Had we seen this letter the Star would have published their names in addition to foregoing article. The Black Cabinet of the Democrats in St. Paul, worked faithfully, and walked proudly in the Big Parade. They really tried to "Deliver the Goods." The Delegates attending the Methodist Conference will be entertained during the latter part of their stay. At present, on account of a few delegates present, many are overworked. The Negro is represented on many committees, and they are all on the job. When it is more convenient they will be shown the sights of the Twin Cities and given a reception in Minneapolis. Even if the Star has to do it alone. NEGROES ENDORSE ROOSEVELT. The Negro Independent Progressive Club held a meeting at K. P. Hall on Tuesday night and endorsed Theodore Roosevelt as their choice for President in the primaries. The meeting was very interesting. Those present pledged themselves to use their utmost to secure the Roosevelt representation from their various friends. Attorney W. H. H. Franklin offered his resignation as Secy. No action was taken. Speeches were made by Ralph Watson, Geo. Hall and Chas. S. Smith. Pres. Schuyler Phillips will announce date of next meeting. Messrs. Thos. H. Lyles, W. T. Francis, Fred D. Parker, Jas. Dillingham are the Republican representative citizens of St. Paul. They work in harmony and accomplish much. TWIR CITY STAR ROOSEVELT The Negro Independent Progressive Club is the first Negro organization in the State of Minnesota to endorse the candidacy of Roosevelt. Colored Americans having been permitted to be disfranchised in the Southern States under Republican rule. The appointment of ex-Confederates and Southern Democrats upon the Supreme Court of the United States. The appointment of ex-Confederates and Southern Democrats in the Cabinet by President Taft. The declaration of President Taft that he would appoint no colored man to office who may be objectionable to the white people. Race discrimination permitted upon the railroads South, and the enactment of "Jim Crow" car laws. The removal of Southern colored office holders in the South from office and the appointment of Democrats and ex-Confederates in their stead. With such a record for the Republican party to go to the country on in 1912 to capture the colored vote will be bound to be effective. The colored voters throughout the country have opened their eyes, and between now and 1912 they will keep them open.—The Bee, Wash. D. C. The Editor of the Bee, W. Calvin Chase is a delegate to the Republican Convention. The record remains the same. What are you going to do about it? Many of our exchanges refer to Taft and Roosevelt as "the two evils." We know that both have done many good things for the Negro. However, we reserve that phraseology for our Democratic Presidential Possibilities. 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 --- Everything for Women's Wear—Popular Prices Where Fashion Reigns Pearces 403 405 407 NICOLLET The Very Latest Ideas in all that pertains to Women's Wear. 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