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MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL BISHOP JOHNSON HEADS BAPTISTS Noted Pulpiteer Chosen by New England Convention. MEETING HELD IN ORANGE Thirty-eighth Annual Session of Time Honored Missionary Body Attended by Thousands—Reports by Delegates Indicate Progress of the Denomination. Washington Selected For 1913. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Orange, N. J.-The thirty-eighth annual meeting of the New England Baptist missionary convention, which closed its sessions in the Union Baptist church in this town on Monday, June 17, was the largest held for many years. Delegates representing the various phases of the work in eleven states were present and made encouraging reports of their achievements. The convention was in session five days and transacted a deal of business. President William A. Creditt, LL. D., presided over the deliberations until the new officers were elected and installed. The welcome on behalf of the ministers' conference of New Jersey was delivered by the Rev. Dr. J. C. Love of Montclair and on behalf of the white people by the Rev. Mr. Holden of Orange. The Rev. Dr. John F. Patterson, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church, welcomed the convention on behalf of PRESIDENT W. B. JOHNSON. his denomination. His remarks, as did the former speakers', elicited much applause. "The day has passed," said Dr. Patterson, "when high walls are needed to separate evangelistic effort. On the foreign field there is more Christianity than at home. The churches in this community have achieved much good within the past few years, and I congratulate them for their good work." Mayor A. B. Seymour sent a cordial letter of greeting in which he authorized Dr. Lawrence, pastor of the church, to extend to the delegates and visitors the freedom of the city in his behalf. The response to the various addresses on behalf of the convention was made by Dr. William A. Harrod, corresponding secretary. Annual Sermon Thrills Great Throng. The annual sermon to the convention is always looked forward to with unabated interest. It is a pertinent feature of the opening session, and the fact that on this occasion it was to be preached by the Rev. William Maurice Moss, successor of the late Dr. William T. Dixon in the pastorate of the Concord Baptist church in Brooklyn, was reason for special interest. It was Dr. Moss' first appearance on the program of the convention. His subject was "Our Indebtedness." The words of the text were taken from Romans 1, 14, from which Dr. Moss delivered a masterly sermon filled with thought and spiritual inspiration. His theme was "I Am Debtor." With this thought in mind he drew tears from the eyes of the vast audience of upward of 1,700 as he told of the sufferings of Christ for man's redemption and the triumphs of Christianity over heathen customs and creeds. The next feature of the program for the first day was the annual election of officers. Owing to the lateness of the hour a motion was made to postpone the election until the next day. The chair announced the appointment of the various committees, which included the committee on time and place for holding the next annual Dr. Creditt Delivers Annual Address. The annual address by President Creditt, who has presided over the deliberations of the convention-for the past four years, was a succinct review of the progress made by the organization during his administration. Anticipating the report of the committee on enlargement appointed at the last annual meeting, Dr. Creditt dwelt at length upon the importance of looking after the educational and religious needs of the home field. He laid great stress upon the complex problems of education and maintenance of the institutions directly dependent upon the denomination for financial support first of all. President Creditt also maintained that the colored churches should receive more recognition from the American people in order to further the efforts of the young people to secure an adequate education. On account of the high cost of living, he declared, parents of colored children are unable to clothe them properly and for this reason the attendance is irregular. He also indorsed vocational training. Encouragement For New Officials. The report of the nominating committee created much pleasant enthusiasm. There was no wrangle or wrist-pulling. The report, which elected the general officers, was unanimously adopted. For president, W. Bishop Johnson, LL. D., Washington; vice president, W. P. Lawrence, D. D., New Jersey; recording secretary. Holland Powell, D. D., New York; corresponding secretary, W. A. Harrod, D. D., Connecticut, and treasurer, Robert D. Wynn, D. D., New Jersey. Members of the board of managers are: Rev. W. A. Creditt, Rev. E. L. Cunningham, Rev. W. M. Moss, Rev. W. O. Harris, Rev. A. Childs, Rev. G. Hunt, Rev. S. W. Smith, Rev. G. H. Sims, Rev. M. W. Vaughan, Rev. J. C. Jackson, Rev. L. J. Brown, Rev. J. C. Moore, Rev. W. T. Watkins, Rev. G. E. Morris, Rev. A. C. Powell, Rev. S. W. Turner. Educational board: Rev. A. Gordon, Rev. J. C. Love, Rev. W. N. Morton, Rev. J. B. Boddle and Rev. A. M. Harris. On the foreign missionary board the following will serve: Rev. W. P. Hayes, Mr. Love, Rev. E. W. Johnson, Rev. S. P. Drew and Rev. D. S. Klugh. Trustees for the widows' fund were appointed as follows: Rev. T. J. King, Rev. J. H. Wiley, Mr. Winn and Rev. J. L. Davis. Educational Sermon by Dr. Walter Gay The educational address was delivered by the Rev. Walter Gay, D. D., of Newport, R. I. R. C. Woods, president of the Virginia seminary and college, Lynchburg, Va., and Dr. W. A. Credit, president of the Downingtown (Pa.) Industrial school, also delivered addresses bearing on the progress of the work in their respective schools. The report of the committee on enlargement of the convention, the doctrinal sermon by the Rev. J. R. Brown, D. D., of Newark, N. J., the missionary sermon by the Rev. N. S. Epps of New York, objects of missionary endeavor, which included the convention's work in Haiti, Nova Scotia and Africa, were all given prominence in their regular order. The receipts amounted to over $900. The convention fosters education, missions, home and foreign, and maintains a fund for the widows of the deceased ministers of the convention. The next annual meeting will be held in Washington with the Cosmopolitan Baptist church, of which the Rev. Simon P. W. Drew is pastor. FEZZAN TEMPLE ENROLLS NOBLES. Fezzan Temple No. 26, A. E. O. S. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine increased their number at last meeting held June 21. Fezzan has the distinction of being one of the representative Temples of the Order, having among its members three officers of the Imperial Council, Jos. H. Sherwood, Geo. L. Hoage and Jos. Alex. Ross. J. M. Morris of Minneapolis is the Illustious Potentate of Fezzan, Geo. W. Edwards, M. W. Judy, Calvin Mason, Fitzroy Celestine, Geo. W. Brown, Lloyd McKenzie, Geo. W. Dozier, J. C. Broyles, John N. Sellars, Milton N. Pryor and John Sayles were the novices who "crossed the desert" and they declared that the "sands were hot" but were safely guided to worship at the Shrine where hospitality reigns supreme and camel's milk flows abundantly. Noble Chas. E. Coleman of Damascus Temple became a member of Fezzan. Fezzan has made rapid progress. May her members ever increase. DELEGATES TO IMPERIAL COUN CIL. Nobles Chas. Brody of Duluth, J. M. Morris of Minnesota and Arthur D. Adams of St. Paul will represent Fezzan Temple No. 26, A. E. A. O. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at the Imperial Council to be held in Washington, D. C. Aug. 19, 1912. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.. JUNE 29. 1912. MAJOR WRIGHT'S EFFECTIVE PLEA Bill Appropriating Funds For Exposition May Pass. Noted Educator and Organizer of Many Successful Movements For the Advancement of the Race Makes Convincing Argument Before House Committee—His Achievements. Washington.—Major R. R. Wright, president of the Georgia State Industrial college and the president of the American emancipation exposition, scored another victory for the race in his recent address before the house appropriation committee of congress. He made a strong and convincing argument in behalf of the $250,000 appropriation for the Negro semi-centennial exposition. The special committee co-operating with Major Wright consisted of the following persons: Messrs. J. I. Fitzgerald, chairman; Charles L. Bartlett, Thomas U. Sisson, Joseph G. Cannon, Frederick H. Gillett. Major Wright seems to have again made a very favorable impression upon the house committee. The report of his hearing before the committee contains sixteen pages. The committee decided to report the bill favorably to congress. The general belief is that it will pass without much difficulty. Bishop Alexander Walters, who is interested in the bill, wrote Major Wright that he had seen Speaker Champ Clark, House Leader Underwood and Chairman Fitzgerald and that all had agreed to the passage of the bill. It has the indorsement of some of the leading white philanthropists, such as MAJOR R. B. WRIGHT. R. C. Ogden, George Foster Peabody, William J. Schieffellin and others. It also has the indorsement of the leading pedodicals, Dr. Lyman Abbott and William Hayes Ward have also indorsed the movement. It is gratifying to know that a number of the governors of southern states, such as of Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia and Kentucky, have indorsed the idea of holding such an exposition. Major Wright and his friends began the matter in its second stage last April and have been successful in getting it through the senate and halfway through the house, where it now occupies a favorable position. One of the members of the committee on appropriations asked Professor Wright to tell something about himself. This is quite satisfactorily answered in that famous publication known as "Who Is Who in America." This notable biographical dictionary contains the names of a very large number of America's notable men. It speaks of Major Wright as follows: "Richard Robert Wright, college president. Born in Dalton, Ga., May 16, 1855; son of Robert Wadell and Harriet (Lynch) Wright; A. B, 1876, A. M, 1879, Atlanta university; LL.D. Wilberforce university, Ohio, 1899; married L. Elizabeth Howard of Columbus, Ga., June 7, 1877; began teaching Augusta, Ga., 1880; president Georgia State Industrial college (colored), Savannah, 1891; organizer and president Georgia State Colored Agril- cultural and Industrial association 1907; president Georgia State Agricultural and Industrial fair 1908. "Major Wright served as additional paymaster, with rank of major, volunteers. Aug. 3 to Dec. 1. 1898; trustee Atlanta university, delegate to four Republican conventions, declined ap pointment E. E. and M. P. to Liberia, tendered by President McKinley; Congregationalist, Mason, member American Historical association. National Educational association, etc.; author historical and other papers and articles in periodica press; address Savannah, Ga." SUNDAY SCHOOLS PROSPER. Reports at Convention in Orange Show Splendid Results. The nineteenth annual meeting of the New England Sunday School and Baptist Young People's Union convention, recently held in Orange, N. J., was a success in every particular. Delegates representing the religious and educational interests of Sunday schools and young people's unions were present in large numbers from seven states. The reports from the various organizations showed an increase in membership, finance and spiritual growth. MRS. SYLVIA A. HARRIS. Nine new bodies united with the convention. The finance committee reported the sum of $150. The treasurer's balance from last year was $75. Among the institutions which were given financial assistance were the Downingtown Industrial school, Downingtown, Pa.; the Keysville (Va.) Mission school and the Sunday school of the Friendship Baptist church, in Brooklyn. There were many interesting features connected with the program rendered at the various sessions. Distinguished visitors who gave practical addresses bearing on Sunday school work were Dr. W. Bishop Johnson of Washington, George Edmund Haynes, professor of social science at Fisk university, and Dr. W. A. Creditt. The committee on nomination of officers, of which Mrs. Sylvia A. Harris was chairman, at the request of President N. B. Dodson recommended the election of a new presiding officer, but the committee's report was not accepted by the delegates, and Mr. Dodson was re-elected by acclamation, this being his fifth consecutive year as president of the convention. The other officers are the following: Vice president, Wesley Norman of New York; second vice president, Mrs. L. B. Minor of Orange; recording secretary, Miss R. G. Randolph of New York; corresponding secretary, Miss W. D. Moss of Brooklyn; treasurer, Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell of New York. These officers, with the following, will comprise the board of managers: Miss Ethel Kilne, Mrs. M. J. Glasgow, H. A. Henderson, Mrs. Tyler Brent and Dr. A. L. Jackson. NOT TO SEND TROOPS TO CUBA Improvement in Conditions Changes Program. Washington, June 27.—The improvement of conditions in Cuba led the war department to abandon the arrangements made for the dispatch of the "extraordinary force" of about 15,000 men and orders were issued to put out of commission the four big army transports at Newport News. The soldiers comprising the force, who have been resting on their arms for the past month, will return to the dull routine of garrison life. Successful School Year In Dallas Successful School Year in Dallas The public schools of Dallas, Tex. were permitted to run longer than usual this year on account of having to close for upward of two weeks during the recent epidemic of diphtheria. The closing exercises were held on Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15. The work of pupils in the various departments reflected much credit upon both teachers and scholars. Now is the time, Dickerson, the Place and you have the Girl. Everything delightful, service, cuisine, and appointments. Music every evening. Smoke the Reliable 5c SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5c Intends Staying in the Fight No Matter What Happens. Oyster Bay, N. Y., June 27.—The issue upon which Colonel Roosevelt is to make his campaign for the presidency was indicated by him. He purposes to base his appeal upon the assertion that what he has termed the "big sinister influences" have determined to eliminate him from public life because he is the one man whom they really fear. To accomplish this purpose he believes they are willing to take up any man whom they think can win the presidency over him. Having defeated him at the Chicago convention he says they hope to control the Democratic convention to this same end. "They know me and I know them," he said. "It is anything to beat me. I am playing a lone hand and I am going to fight it out to the end." The former president made this remark after a long conference with William A. Prendergast, comptroller of the city of New York Mr Prendergast came to Oyster Bay to induce Colonel Roosevelt to say definitely that under no circumstances would he withdraw from the fight. "Has any suggestion been made?" was asked of Mr. Prendergast, "that any man other than Colonel Roosevelt should lead the fight for the new party?" Roosevelt Answers Question. "I will answer that question for Mr. Prendergast," said the colonel. "In the statement which I made in Chicago on Monday I said that I would stay in the fight to the end. Since then I have received hundreds of letters and telegrams urging me to go on with it and not one of them suggested that I get out of it. In every case my reply is just what I said in Chicago." The comptroller said the reason he was anxious to make it clear that Colonel Roosevelt would make the fight was that the "interests" which defeated him at Chicago would do anything in their power to keep him out of the White House and for that purpose would gladly accept any other progressive. In Chicago, he continued, some of the Taft leaders asked him to go to Colonel Roosevelt with the offer to give the nomination to Governor Hadley or any other man the colonel might name. They had even offered, he said, to put the Roosevelt delegates from Texas and Washington back on the list if he would consent to this. Colonel Roosevelt corroborated this statement and added that the same "interests" were hard at work at the Baltimore convention and were willing to take up any of the Democratic progressives if they thought they could thus defeat him. Prendergast Defines Issue. Comptroller Prendergast said he had pointed out to Colonel Roosevelt that the overshadowing issue was "whether the nomination for the presidency can be stolen." The people should be given an opportunity to pass judgment on the "theft," he said. "The object for which this fraud was perpetrated," he said, "was the defeat of Mr. Roosevelt, not the nomination of anybody else. This conspiracy will be successful if any other man is elected to the presidency." Colonel Roosevelt said he had heard no news from the Democratic convention and seemed surprised when he was told that Charles R. Crane of Chicago and others of his supporters were in Baltimore. He said he did not know what they were doing there. His chief interest was in reports which appeared in the newspapers that Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall, was assuming a commanding position at Baltimore. The report pleased the colonel, who professed to see in them a parallel to conditions which existed in Chicago. "That's fire," said Colonel Roosevelt. "Do you suppose it may mean Gaynor?" COMMON SENSE. Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.-Coleridge. No. 45. WOMEN'S CLUBS CONVENE NOTABLE SPEAKERS TO BE PRESENT. A Meeting of Special Interest. June 27.—The Eighth Annual Convention of the Afro American Clubs of Minnesota was called at Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Paul, today. Pres. I. E. Gibbs called the meeting to order. Prayer by State Chaplain, Mrs. Ophelia Rice. The pulpit of the church was decorated with flowers. Mrs. Nellie Francis, Chairman, and Mrs. Bertie High of the Local Committee had charge of the arrangements. Prominent speakers will deliver addresses during sessions; Mayor Keller, Judge Orr, Mrs. Perry Starkweather, Miss Edith Leonard, Secretary West End Branch, Y. W. C. A. Mrs. Hattie Fox, Matron Girls' Detention Home, Mrs. Andrew F. Hilier of Washington, D. C., Mrs. J. B. Rush of Des Moines, Ia., Miss A. L. T. Wayte, of Boston, Mass, and Atty. M. Pres. State Federation, Chm. Ex. Board Nat'l. Federation. Wm. T. Francis. The musical program will be a special feature. Mrs. Gladys Alexander James, Mrs. Harriet B. Hall, Mrs. Hattie Loomis Oliver, Mrs. Kate M. Smith, Mrs. Bismarck C. Archer, Misses Gladys Wright, Ida Mae Johnson and Lenora Barksdale and Master James Henly, Messrs. Andrew Hilyard, Earl Walker and John H. Hickman, Jr. will render choice selections. A trip through the Capitol under the personal guidance of the Governor's Messenger, the admirable Mr. Billy Williams, will be given daily. Exhibits in Arts and Handicrafts will be shown to visitors. Mrs. Lulu B. Chapman has arranged an excellent program and a grand meeting is assured. Mrs. Mattie Hicks, State Secretary, reported great progress made in club work. The Annual Message of the President was read. It was full of praise and encouragement and timely recommendations. She concluded her message with farewell greeting, which should be soul-inspiring to all women. Farewell Greeting. Vacation is coming and let all settle down with a firm determination to do better work and more of it this coming year than ever before. The spirit in clubdom seems to be of the right sort and everywhere workers should discuss plans, make suggestions and confer with one another on the best ways and methods to cover a larger field of work and to reach more in need. The sphere of self culture is also receiving much attention and the women are realizing that they must keep up with their own improvement as well as to help some one else. Let us hope thatthe work that shall be done in this coming administration will be of a superior quality. The self help that has been derived from the continuance of the unity of clubs can not be estimated, the very fact that at the last convention, the members decided in favor of annual instead of biennial meetings, was sufficient evidence that the meetings and influence of the federation were considered, of the utmost importance and beneficial to a high degree. This means that each woman in her place has maintained the organization. That there may be the highest development of its workers, there must be greater activity in every line of work. There is work for every one to do, faithfulness to every detail will give the State a splendid showing in work and in membership. Let me thank the officers of the State and the members of the various Clubs of the State for the loyal support and the assistance they have given in conducting the State affairs. (Cont. on page 2, col. 4.) Defective Page VOL. 2 Single Copies 5 Cents Dr. Creditt Delivers Annual Address. The annual address by President Creditt, who has presided over the deliberations of the convention-for the past four years, was a sucecinct review of the progress made by the organization during his administration. Anticipating the report of the committee on enlargement appointed at the last annual meeting, Dr. Creditt dwelt at length upon the importance of looking after the educational and religious needs of the home field. He laid great stress upon the complex problems of education and maintenance of the institutions directly dependent upon the denomination for financial support first of all. President Oredditt also maintained that the colored churches should receive more recognition from the American people in order to further the efforts of the young people to secure an adequate education. On account of the high cost of living, he declared, parents of colored children are unable to clothe them properly and for this reason the attendance is irregular. He also indorsed vocational training. Encouragement For New Officials. The report of the nominating committee created much pleasant enthusiasm. There was no wrangle or wirepulling. The report, which elected the general officers, was unanimously adopted. For president, W. Bishop Johnson, LL. D., Washington; vice president, W. P. Lawrence, D. D., New Jersey; recording secretary, Holland Powell, D. D., New York; corresponding secretary, W. A. Harrod, D. D., Connecticut, and treasurer, Robert D. Wynn, D. D., New Jersey. Members of the board of managers are: Rev. W. A. Creditt, Rev. E. L. Cunningham, Rev. W. M. Moss, Rev. W. O. Harris, Rev. A. Childs, Rev. G. Hunt, Rev. S. W. Smith, Rev. G. H. Sims, Rev. M. W. Vaughan, Rev. J. C. Jackson, Rev. L. J. Brown, Rev. B. T. Moore, Rev. W. T. Watkins, Rev. G. E. Morris, Rev. A. C. Powell, Rev. S. W. Turner. Educational board: Rev. A. Gordon, Rev. J. C. Love, Rev. W. N. Morton, Rev. J. B. Boddle and Rev. A. M. Harris. On the foreign missionary board the following will serve: Rev. W. P. Hayes, Mr. Love, Rev. E. W. Johnson, Rev. S. P. Drew and Rev. D. S. Klugh. Trustees for the widows' fund were appointed as follows: Rev. T. J. King, Rev. J. H. Wiley, Mr. Winn and Rev. J. L. Davis. Educational Sermon by Dr. Walter Gay The educational address was delivered by the Rev. Walter Gay, D. D., of Newport, R. I. R. C. Woods, president of the Virginia seminary and college, Lynchburg, Va., and Dr. W. A. Creditt, president of the Downingtown (Pa.) Industrial school, also delivered addresses bearing on the progress of the work in their respective schools. The report of the committee on enlargement of the convention, the doctrinal sermon by the Rev. J. R. Brown, D. D., of Newark, N. J., the missionary sermon by the Rev. N. S. Epps of New York, objects of missionary endeavor, which included the convention's work in Haiti, Nova Scotia and Africa, were all given prominence in their regular order. The receipts amounted to over $900. The convention fosters education, missions, home and foreign, and maintains a fund for the widows of the deceased ministers of the convention. The next annual meeting will be held in Washington with the Cosmopolitan Baptist church, of which the Rev. Simon P. W Drew is pastor. Fezzan Temple No. 26, A. E. O. S. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine increased their number at last meeting held June 21. Fezzan has the distinction of being one of the representative Temples of the Order, having among its members three officers of the Imperial Council, Jos. H. Sherwood, Geo. L. Hoage and Jos. Alex. Ross. J. M. Morris of Minneapolis is the Illustrious Potentate of Fezzan, Geo. W. Edwards, M. W. Judy, Calvin Mason, Fitzroy Celestine, Geo. W. Brown, Lloyd McKenzie, Geo. W. Dozier, J. C. Broyles, John N. Sellars, Milton N. Pryor and John Sayles were the novices who "crossed the desert" and they declared that the "sands were hot" but were safely guided to worship at the Shrine where hospitality reigns supreme and camel's milk flows abundantly. Noble Chas. E. Coleman of Damascus Temple became a member of Fezzan. Fezzan has made rapid progress May her members ever increase. Nobles Chas. Brody of Duluth, J. M. Morris of Minnesota and Arthur D. Adams of St. Paul will represent Fezzan Temple No. 26, A. E. A. O. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at the Imperial Council to be held in Washington, D. C., Aug. 19, 1912. BISHOP JOHNSON HEADS BAPTISTS Thirty-eighth Annual Session of Time Honored Missionary Body Attended by Thousands—Reports by Delegates Indicate Progress of the Denomination. Washington Selected For 1913. Bv N. BARNETT DODSON. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Orange, N. J. The thirty-eighth annual meeting of the New England Baptist missionary convention, which closed its sessions in the Union Baptist church in this town on Monday, June 17, was the largest held for many years. Delegates representing the various phases of the work in eleven states were present and made encouraging reports of their achievements. The convention was in session five days and transacted a deal of business. President William A. Creditt, LL. D., presided over the deliberations until the new officers were elected and installed. The welcome on behalf of the ministers' conference of New Jersey was delivered by the Rev. Dr. J. C. Love of Montclair and on behalf of the white people by the Rev. Mr. Holden of Orange. The Rev. Dr. John F. Patterson, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church, welcomed the convention on behalf of JOHN H. HARRIS PRESIDENT W. B. JOHNSON. his denomination. His remarks, as did the former speakers', elicited much applause. "The day has passed," said Dr. Patterson, "when high walls are needed to separate evangelistic effort. On the foreign field there is more Christianity than at home. The churches in this community have achieved much good within the past few years, and I congratulate them for their good work." Mayor A. B. Seymour sent a cordial letter of greeting in which he authorized Dr. Lawrence, pastor of the church, to extend to the delegates and visitors the freedom of the city in his behalf. The response to the various addresses on behalf of the convention was made by Dr. William A. Harrod, corresponding secretary. Annual Sermon Thrills Great Throng. The annual sermon to the convention is always looked forward to with unabated interest. It is a pertinent feature of the opening session, and the fact that on this occasion it was to be preached by the Rev. William Maurice Moss, successor of the late Dr. William T. Dixon in the pastorate of the Concord Baptist church in Brooklyn, was reason for special interest. It was Dr. Moss' first appearance on the program of the convention. His subject was "Our Indebtedness." The words of the text were taken from Romans 1, 14, from which Dr. Moss delivered a masterly sermon filled with thought and spiritual inspiration. His theme was "I Am Debtor." With this thought in mind he drew tears from the eyes of the vast audience of upward of 1,700 as he told of the sufferings of Christ for man's redemption and the triumphs of Christianity over heathen customs and creeds. The next feature of the program for the first day was the annual election of officers. Owing to the lateness of the hour a motion was made to postpone the election until the next day. The chair announced the appointment of the various committees, which included the committee on time and place for holding the next annual FEZZAN TEMPLE ENROLLS NOBLES. DELEGATES TO IMPERIAL COUN- CIL. MAJOR WRIGHT'S EFFECTIVE PLEA Noted Educator and Organizer of Many Successful Movements For the Advancement of the Race Makes Convincing Argument Before House Committee—His Achievements. Washington.—Major R. R. Wright, president of the Georgia State Industrial college and the president of the American emancipation exposition, scored another victory for the race in his recent address before the house appropriation committee of congress. He made a strong and convincing argument in behalf of the $250,000 appropriation for the Negro semi-centennial exposition. The special committee co-operating with Major Wright consisted of the following persons: Messrs. J. J. Fitzgerald, chairman; Charles L. Bartlett, Thomas U. Sisson, Joseph G. Cannon, Frederick H. Gillett. Major Wright seems to have again made a very favorable impression upon the house committee. The report of his hearing before the committee contains sixteen pages. The committee decided to report the bill favorably to congress. The general belief is that it will pass without much difficulty. Bishop Alexander Walters, who is interested in the bill, wrote Major Wright that he had seen Speaker Champ Clark, House Leader Underwood and Chairman Fitzgerald and that all had agreed to the passage of the bill. It has the indorsement of some of the leading white philanthropists, such as A. B. MAJOR R. B. R. WRIGHT. R. C. Ogden, George Foster Peabody, William J. Schieffelin and others. It also has the indorsement of the leading periodicals, Dr. Lyman Abbott and William Hayes Ward have also indorsed the movement. It is gratifying to know that a number of the governors of southern states, such as of Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia and Kentucky, have indorsed the idea of holding such an exposition. Major Wright and his friends began the matter in its second stage last April and have been successful in getting it through the senate and halfway through the house, where it now occupies a favorable position. One of the members of the committee on appropriations asked Professor Wright to tell something about himself. This is quite satisfactorily answered in that famous publication known as "Who Is Who in America." This notable biographical dictionary contains the names of a very large number of America's notable men. It speaks of Major Wright as follows: "Richard Robert Wright, college president. Born in Dalton, Ga., May 16, 1855; son of Robert Wadell and Harriet (Lynch) Wright; A. B. 1876, A. M. 1879, Atiana university; LL. D. Wil伯力橡 university, Ohio, 1899; married L. Elizabeth Howard of Columbus, Ga., June 7, 1877; began teaching Augusta, Ga., 1880; president Georgia State Industrial college (colored), Savannah, 1891; organizer and president Georgia State Colored Agri- cultural and Industrial association 1907; president Georgia State Agricultural and Industrial fair 1908. "Major Wright served as additional paymaster, with rank of major, volunteers. Aug. 3 to Dec. 1, 1888; trustee Atlanta university, delegate to four Republican conventions, declined ap pointment E. E. and M. P. to Liberia. tendered by President McKinley; Congregationalist, Mason, member American Historical association. National Educational association, etc.; author historical and other papers and articles in periodica press; address Savannah, Ga." SUNDAY SCHOOLS PROSPER. Reports at Convention In Orange Show Splendid Results. The nineteenth annual meeting of the New England Sunday School and Baptist Young People's Union convention, recently held in Orange, N. J., was a success in every particular. Delegates representing the religious and educational interests of Sunday schools and young people's unions were present in large numbers from seven states. The reports from the various organizations showed an increase in membership, finance and spiritual growth. MRS. SYLVIA A. HARRIS. Nine new bodies united with the convention. The finance committee reported the sum of $150. The treasurer's balance from last year was $75. Among the institutions which were given financial assistance were the Downingtown Industrial school, Downingtown, Pa.; the Keysville (Va.) Mission school and the Sunday school of the Friendship Baptist church, in Brooklyn. There were many interesting features connected with the program rendered at the various sessions. Distinguished visitors who gave practical addresses bearing on Sunday school work were Dr. W. Bishop Johnson of Washington, George Edmund Haynes, professor of social science at Fisk university, and Dr. W. A. Creditt. The committee on nomination of officers, of which Mrs. Sylvia A. Harris was chairman, at the request of President N. B. Dodson recommended the election of a new presiding officer, but the committee's report was not accepted by the delegates, and Mr. Dodson was re-elected by acclamation, this being his fifth consecutive year as president of the convention. The other officers are the following: Vice president, Wesley Norman of New York; second vice president, Mrs. L. B. Minor of Orange; recording secretary, Miss R. G. Randolph of New York; corresponding secretary, Miss W. D. Moss of Brooklyn; treasurer, Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell of New York. These officers, with the following, will comprise the board of managers: Miss Ethel Kline, Mrs. M. J. Glasgow, H. A. Henderson, Mrs. Tyler Brent and Dr. A. L. Jackson. NOT TO SEND TROOPS TO CUBA Improvement in Conditions Changes Program. Washington, June 27.—The improvement of conditions in Cuba led the war department to abandon the arrangements made for the dispatch of the "extraordinary force" of about 15,000 men and orders were issued to put out of commission the four big army transports at Newport News. The soldiers comprising the force, who have been resting on their arms for the past month, will return to the dull routine of garrison life. Successful School Year in Dallas The public schools of Dallas, Tex.. were permitted to run longer than usual this year on account of having to close for upward of two weeks during the recent epidemic of diphtheria. The closing exercises were held on Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15. The work of pupils in the various departments reflected much credit upon both teachers and scholars. Now is the time, Dickerson, the Place and you have the Girl. Everything delightful, service, culine, and appointments. Music every evening. ONE MAN WHOM INTERESTS FEAR COLONEL PLAYING LONE HAND Intends Staying In the Fight No Matter What Happens. Oyster Bay, N. Y., June 27.—The issue upon which Colonel Roosevelt is to make his campaign for, the presidency was indicated by him. He purposes to base his appeal upon the assertion that what he has termed the "big sinister influences" have determined to eliminate him from public life because he is the one man whom they really fear. To accomplish this purpose he believes they are willing to take up any man whom they think can win the presidency over him. Having defeated him at the Chicago convention he says they hope to control the Democratic convention to this same end. "They know me and I know them," he said. "It is anything to beat me. I am playing a lone hand and I am going to fight it out to the end." The former president made this remark after a long conference with William A. Prendergast, comptroller of the city of New York Mr Prendergast came to Oyster Bay to induce Colonel Roosevelt to say definitely that under no circumstances would he withdraw from the fight. "Has any suggestion been made?" was asked of Mr. Prendergast, "that any man other than Colonel Roosevelt should lead the fight for the new party?" Roosevelt Answers Question. "I will answer that question for Mr. Prendergast," said the colonel. "In the statement which I made in Chicago on Monday I said that I would stay in the fight to the end. Since then I have received hundreds of letters and telegrams urging me to go on with it and not one of them suggested that I get out of it. In every case my reply is just what I said in Chicago." The comptroller said the reason he was anxious to make it clear that Colonel Roosevelt would make the fight was that the "interests" which defeated him at Chicago would do anything in their power to keep him out of the White House and for that purpose would gladly accept any other progressive. In Chicago, he continued, some of the Taft leaders asked him to go to Colonel Roosevelt with the offer to give the nomination to Governor Hadley or any other man the colonel might name. They had even offered, he said, to put the Roosevelt delegates from Texas and Washington back on the list if he would consent to this. Colonel Roosevelt corroborated this statement and added that the same "interests" were hard at work at the Baltimore convention and were willing to take up any of the Democratic progressives if they thought they could thus defeat him. Prendergast Defines Issue. Comptroller Prendergast said he had pointed out to Colonel Roosevelt that the overshadowing issue was "whether the nomination for the presidency can be stolen." The people should be given an opportunity to pass judgment on the "theft," he said. "The object for which this fraud was perpetrated," he said, "was the defeat of Mr. Roosevelt, not the nomination of anybody else. This conspiracy will be successful if any other man is elected to the presidency." Colonel Roosevelt said he had heard no news from the Democratic convention and seemed surprised when he was told that Charles R. Crane of Chicago and others of his supporters were in Baltimore. He said he did not know what they were doing there. His chief interest was in reports which appeared in the newspapers that Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall, was assuming a commanding position at Baltimore. The report pleased the colonel, who professed to see in them a parallel to conditions which existed in Chicago. "That's fire," said Colonel Roosevelt. "Do you suppose it may mean Gaynor?" COMMON SENSE. Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.—Coleridge. No. 45. WOMEN'S CLUBS CONVENE NOTABLE SPEAKERS TO BE PRESENT. June 27.—The Eighth Annual Convention of the Afro American Clubs of Minnesota was called at Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Paul, today. Pres. I. E. Gibbs called the meeting to order. Prayer by State Chaplain, Mrs. Ophelia Rice. The pulpit of the church was decorated with flowers. Mrs. Nellie Francis, Chairman, and Mrs. Bertie High of the Local Committee had charge of the arrangements. Prominent speakers will deliver addresses during sessions; Mayor Keller, Judge Orr, Mrs. Perry Starkweather, Miss Edith Leonard, Secretary West End Branch, W. W. C. A. Mrs. Hattie Fox, Matron Girl's Detention Home, Mrs. Andrew F. Hilyer of Washington, D. C., Mrs. J. B. Rush of Des Moines, Ia., Miss A. L. T. Wayte, of Boston, Mass, and Atty. M. Pres. State Federation, Chm. Ex. Board Natl.' Federal. Wm. T. Francis. The musical program will be a special feature. Mrs. Gladys Alexander James, Mrs. Harriet B. Hall, Mrs. Hattle Loomis-Oliver, Mrs. Kate M. Smith, Mrs. Bismarck C. Archer, Misses Gladys Wright, Ida Mae Johnson and Lenora Barksdale and Master James Henly, Messrs. Andrew Hilyard, Earl Walker and John H. Hickman, Jr. will render choice selections. A trip through the Capitol under the personal guidance of the Governor's Messenger, the admirable Mr. Billy Williams, will be given daily. Exhibits in Arts and Handicrafts will be shown to visitors. Mrs. Lulu B. Chapman has arranged an excellent program and a grand meeting is assured. Mrs. Mattie Hicks, State Secretary, reported great progress made in club work. The Annual Message of the President was read. It was full of praise and encouragement and timely recommendations. She concluded her message with farewell greeting, which should be soul-inspiring to all women. Farewell Greeting. Vacation is coming and let all settle down with a firm determination to do better work and more of it this coming year than ever before. The spirit in clubdom seems to be of the right sort and everywhere workers should discuss plans, make suggestions and confer with one another on the best ways and methods to cover a larger field of work and to reach more in need. The sphere of self culture is also receiving much attention and the women are realizing that they must keep up with their own improvement as well as to help some one else. Let us hope that the work that shall be done in this coming administration will be of a superior quality. The self help that has been derived from the continuance of the unity of clubs can not be estimated, the very fact that at the last convention, the members decided in favor of annual instead of biennial meetings, was sufficient evidence that the meetings and influence of the federation were considered, of the utmost importance and beneficial to a high degree. This means that each woman in her place has maintained the organization. That there may be the highest development of its workers, there must be greater activity in every line of work. There is work for every one to do, faithfulness to every detail will give the State a splendid showing in work and in membership. Let me thank the officers of the State and the members of the various Clubs of the State for the loyal support and the assistance they have given in conducting the State affairs. (Cont. on page 2, col. 4.) MINNEAPOLIS We BEG that those who send notes will Write Pacts Plainly—on One Side of the Paper—Leave a Space between each item, and Use Common Sense. This is Very Important. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH. 1120 8th St. So. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. 11 A. M. Bible Lecture. 8 P. M. Rev. A. C. Pierce will preach. All copy not inserted will be returned upon receipt of sender's address and postage. Misses Effie and Grace Smith have moved from Aldrich Ave. to 2110 5th Ave. So. DEATH OF JESSIE JOHNSON. Mr. Jessie Johnson, 3536 Longfellow Ave., died Monday at the Hopewell Hospital, from tuberculosis. His funeral was held Thursday at Lawrence's Chapel. St. Anthony's Lodge had charge of the burial. K. OF P. ANNUAL SERMON. The Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias marched from their Castle Hall to St. James Church where Rev. H. P. Jones preached their annual sermon. The Young Men's Progressive Club held a business meeting at Dearborn Hall on Wednesday night. Rev. Mamie Jackson of Boise, Idaho, is visiting Mrs. Wm. Helm, 3115 Columbus Ave. Rev. Jackson is enroute to Chicago. MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM. Special Call Meeting. Pres. B. F. Bullock of the Forum wishes to announce that a called meeting will be held at St. Peter's Church on Sunday afternoon, June 30 at 3 P. M. Editor Adams, Miss Edith Leonard, Mrs. J. H. Hickman, Atty. W. T. Francis, Rev. A. H. Lealtad and others will instruct delegates and speak on the coming Congress. All are invited. SPECIAL MEETING OF DELEGATES. All delegates appointed to attend National Negro Educational Congress will meet at St. Peter's Church, Sunday afternoon, June 30th, at 3 P. M. to receive all information from the Chairman Executive Committee, Editor J. Q. Adams of St. Paul. PEARCES' REMOVAL SALE. Exceptional Values in Ladies Goods. You can make money by taking advantage of the opportunities offered at Pearces' down-town store, where they are cutting prices on account of going out of business at that location. Not one article will be moved into the up-town store, and for this reason they are daily offering their entire stock at greatly reduced prices. If you want a safe investment, attend their removal sale which is to run until the entire stock is sold. FOR COAL OR WOOD OR HAULING Call N. W. Nic. 3221 and K. C. Coleman will deliver coal and wood, and give special attention to expressing and hauling. READ THE STAR-IT'S NEWS. Subscribe now. Mrs. Minnie Newton, wife of Mr. Richard Newton, 700 Oaklake Ave., died at her home in Topeka, Kan., on June 25th. Mr. Newton left Wednesday to attend her funeral. Mrs. Newton was suffering from the effects of a paralytic stroke, and had gone home to spend the summer with her parents. Mr. Newton has the sympathy of a host of friends in his bereavement. Geo. Smith and Lemuel Gartrell, are making good with their "autos for hire" at the Milwaukee Depot. Atty. G. H. Woodson of Buxton, Ia., a Negro, has been nominated for the Legislature of the State of Iowa. His election is almost a certainty. Mr. Sam'l. Anderson, the most technical Negro in Minnesota is now in the Rock Island D. C. Dept. He is residing at 428 Wash. Ave. No., and can be reached by phone Nlc. 3329. Sam says he is again on the water wagon. We hope that none of his friends will "knock him off." If news is not sent to us, we are unable to get it. We do not call to get news. We call to collect your indebtedness to us. Marlenhoff, the tailor. 318 Henne- pin. SUNDAY FORIUM SPECIAL MEETING St. Peters Church June 30th Remember the hour, 3:30 P. M. The Assembly Hall has been secured for a Civic Social to be given on Thursday evening, July 18th, by the people of Minneapolis. The Editor of the Star was assured by Auditor Erickson and Custodian Cox that they were glad to extend this privilege to our citizens for this cause, and Mr. Cox, a member of the G. A. R. and a gentleman of the old school has offered to make everything agreeable for the entertainment of our visitors. --- Dr. J. H. Redd is the proud father of a baby girl, brought by the stork on Monday. Mrs. Redd is doing very nicely, and Doctor is smiling. Not buying any cigars, but saving everything now for the baby. Mr. F. Peoples, the contractor is a hustler, and does things. He is remodeling the house of Dr. Brown, 2926 Chicago Ave., and building a residence for Mr. Ed. Hammond at 39th and Clinton. Mr. People's is one of our successful Negro contractors and he invites your inspection of his worg, and asks your patronage. Miss Mary Tolliver of Des Moines, Ia., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Walker, 3029 Grand Ave. So. She will spend two weeks, and has received many calls from her friends in the Twin Cities. Mrs. Samuel Teal and Mrs. Sarah Quarles visited Jeffersonville, Ind., and stopped in Indianapolis and Chicago on return trip. They arrived home this week after a pleasant trip and spent a delightful day last Sunday in Chicago visiting the churches. Mrs. Maud East is residing with Mrs. H. J. Sample, 2919 Columbus Ave. Mr. Chas. W. Brown, the graduate electrician, has been royally welcomed during his stay in the city. He is having a grand time. Mr. Robert Sehon, 318 Hennepin Ave., has nearly recovered from a severe attack of acute gastritis. Mr. Sehon arrived home last week after a sad trip to Cleveland to bury his mother. He was taken ill after reaching home, and Dr. Brown, his physician had small hopes for his recovery. "Bob." has a host of friends who are sorry to hear of his bereavement and glad to know of his rapid recovery. Mr. Chas. W. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Brown were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. S. Smith, at dinner, last Sunday. RED CAPS HIGHLY PRAISED. Station Master J. L. Cook of the Milwaukee Depot Praises Their Services. The Negro Red Caps, employed in the Milwaukee Depot, under Mr. Lewis Ewing have made good, and their services has been recognized by the officials. Mr. Cook, the station master, speaks in glowing terms of the efficiency of Mr. Ewing and the men he employs. He says "that they are polite, intelligent and attentive to business, and he is proud of the record made by them, also that "Lewis" has relieved him of any responsibility as to the management of the Red Cap service." Mr. Cook told the Star that he was proud to be quoted and of having a chance to express his high regard for these employees through their own paper, which he reads with great interest. TWO NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS. FOR RENT—All modern conveniences, one block from 6th Ave. car line. Call Hyland 2007. Mr. Arthur Monteen, 710 6th Ave. No. BOOST FOR BETTER LIGHTS. The South Side Business Men are to hold a Street Carnival from July 8th to 13th inclusive, for the purpose of raising funds for cluster lights along Washington and Cedar Avenue So. Mr. J. O. Peterson, the popular Druggist, Manager W. A. Kelly, of the Southern Theatre, and other prominent residents are promoting this affair, and they ask, and should be given, the support of the Negro residents. Let us remember that the South Side Business Men are the friends of all the people, and they offer equal protection to all classes. Boost for the Carnival, and help to secure better civic improvements along the avenues frequented by our people. EVERYBODY'S DOING IT NOW. Buying at Pearce's, 407 Nicollet. REMOVAL SALE. REDUCED PRICES. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. Subscribe to the Star. TWIN CITY STAR NEW LODGE OF ODD FELLOWS. Messrs. F. D. Parker, Chas. H. Miller and J. W. Kelly, a committee from Mars Lodge No. 2202 of Odd Fellows set up the Frederick, Douglass Lodge No. 9005 on June 26. Installation will be held on June 28th. Col. Geo. B. Lowe, 12th Patriarch Reg't. H. P. Rogers. Clifford A. Smith and James Lynn were appointed a committee on Regallas and Halls. Meetings will be held first Fridays during summer at Odd Fellows Hall. READ THE STAR-IT'S NEWS. Mrs. Ida M. Smith and daughter, Mrs. Louetta Black of Vancouver stopped in the city last week enroute Chicago. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. White. Mrs. Nellie Patterson died Sunday at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Nettle Ford, 771 Aurora Ave. Funeral services were held Tuesday from her residence. She leaves a mother, Mrs. Stewart Patterson to mourn her loss. Mrs. Wm. Parker will entertain in in honor of Mrs. Andrew Hilyer of Washington, D. C., on June 29th at an informal luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. S. Lloyd Maxwell have moved to 4815 Thomas St. Mrs. Andrew F. Hilyer is the house guest of the Hilyards of St. Anthony Ave. Mrs. Jennie Farr, wife of Chas, Farr died on June 22. The funeral was held at home. She leaves a husband and daughter. P. MR. CHAS. W. BROWN. Honor Graduate of Milwaukee School of Engineering. Winner of Prize Gold Medal. HALL TO RENT. 24th ST. AND 5th AVE. SQ. FOR DANCES AND PARTIES. APPLY TO DR. R. S. BROWN CENTURY BLDG. IMPORTANT. We do not take notes over the phone, and we will not insert any advertisement from any person without a cash deposit in advance. TO CLUBS, LODGES, SOCIETIES, ETC. If you are not willing to pay a deposit on your advertisement do not take up our time talking about ads. We have financed other peoples' propositions at a great loss during past two years, and have found that there are knockers, who never read or buy Negro papers, and who consider an adv, in a Negro newspaper an act of charity on their part. The Editor of the Star owns the Star and Negro newspaper men are generally objects of pity through poverty, but he has never asked for charitable subscriptions and has tried to give at all times "your money's worth." The Twin City Star as an advertising medium has delivered the goods. DO IT NOW. We beg that those who are indebted to us, send us their subscription by P. O. Order. THE SPIRELLA CORSET. Cora E. Anderson, Corsetier. . W. Dale 1345—365 Aurora Ave. St. Paul. Dickerson has announced that he has put on his "Special Spring Service." Cholest American and Chinese Dishes. The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. Go to Utley's Barber Shop for your Tonsorial work,—"Your Bath"—and your "Twin City Star." Special Sunday Dinner 35c. St. Louis Kitchen, St. Paul. Buy the Twin City Star. Everybody's News—Everybody's Paper. Two Dollars a Year. A Summer Night Festival WILL BE GIVEN BY ANCHOR HILYARD LODGE F. AND A. M. AT THEIR NEW HALL 24th ST. and 5th AVE. SO. MINNEAPOLIS THURS. EVE., JULY 4th ADMISSION 35c WOMEN'S CLUBS CONVENTION. (Cont. from page 1, col. 6.) The federation is now thoroughly established and is regarded by all as a powerful influence for good among the people. It can be said honestly that the full strength of our power has been used consistently and with conscientious endeavor thereby making the state organization an educating force. Let us build upon the foundation that we have, and erect a superstructure that will be a memorial of the administration of nearly six years. Oh! Women arise to the occasion and fill your place, "Minnesota expects every woman to do her duty." MINNEAPOLIS WOMEN REPRESENTED AT FEDERATION MEETING. The women of our city were well represented on the program at the Eighth Annual Convention of the Afro-American Federated Clubs, at Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Paul, last Thursday. The papers by Mrs. Wm. R. Morris and Mrs. B. S. Smith were highly interesting and instructive, each being master pieces of thought and research. St. Paul carried off musical honors. All have not had the advantage of a musical or literary education, but each may sing some one song, admire some one picture, or learn some one poem, wherein we may idolize the real and realize our ideal.—Mrs. Andrew F. Hilver. Speaking of the double-standard of morality, Mrs. B. S. Smith said, that "Sins, which make a Woman a Social outcast, rarely ever effect the social standing of a man. Good Manners—Not Conceit. A gentleman never speaks to a woman unless he has had an introduction, except on business matters. A rule strictly kept by the Editor. A NEW LETTER CARRIER Mr. I. H. Alexander of St. Paul has been appointed as carrier in the City Post Office. He is one of the young men of our race worthy of this position. He bears an excellent reputation and his many friends are rejoicing over his appointment. PLEASE SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. Many who have promised to pay their subscriptions have failed to do so. We request that those who owe us, pay something. Several of the older residents of the Twin Cities have been unaccustomed to paying for Negro newspapers, yet they want their news inserted. We can't afford to carry this weight. Those who wish us success will not ask us to send the Twin City Star without payment. COPY MUST REACH US BY WEDNESDAY. THE HOTEL CHASE. 1322 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. Conveniently Located. Sanitary, Modern. Chas. S. Chase, Prop. Telephone Nlc. 9854. INFORMATION It costs no more to send your subscription by P. O. order. Get an order for the amount (less cost of order and postage) and send it to the Twin City Star. You will have a receipt, and time will be saved. Negroes lose more time than any other race on account of their failure to take action. When we receive your postoffice order, we will send your paper. Our terms are cash in advance. FIVE CENTS A LINE. Send 25c in stamps with your "Rent ads." and they will be inserted, and a copy containing insertion will be sent to your address. Write plainly. Address The Twin City Star, Minneapolis. TO Duluth Superior Three Good Week Day & Two Sunday Trains over "The Duluth Short Line": Northern Pacific RY. LAKE SUPERIOR LIMITED Lv. Minneapolis ..... 2.20 p. m. Lv. St. Paul ..... 2.30 p. m. Ar. Duluth ..... 6.85 p. m. TWIN PORTS EXPRESS lighted sleeping cars, open for occupancy at both Minnesota and St. Paul depots after 9 p. m. TICKETS 15th and Superior St. St. Paul, Phone 1866 19 Nicalite House Bld. Minneapolis N. W. 9610; T. S. 114 or at Station Have you seen the new Northern Pacific stage line? Try 20 cents per pack. Try them. Rev. J. R. White has received from many prominent Negroes of national reputation their acceptance of an invitation to attend the Negro Congress this summer. St. Paul, Minn., May 22, 1912. Editor C. S. Smith, Twin City Star, Dr Reverdy C. Ransom, of New York, Ed. A. M. E. Review, and the most distinguished orator in America. Dr. A. Henry Attaway, Pres. of Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, Florida, an educator and orator of National renown. Prof. E. L. Blackshear, President of Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College of Prairie View, Texas. Dr. R. S. Wilkinson, Pres., State College, Orangeburg, S. C. He is a graduate of Harvard and West Point, and one of the leading educators of the country. Dr. Wm. J. Tomkins an eminent physician of Kansas City. The White Plague Specialist. Attorney Wm. H. Harrison of Oklahoma and Vice Pres, of the Congress and an orator of great force. he Schools, San Antonio, Texas. Hon. T. A. Spraggins, Jersey City, N. J. Attorney at Law. Dr. W. T. Amiger, Louisville, Press, Baptist University. Dr. J. T. Caston, Grand Master, U. B. F. and S. M. T., Missouri. There will be many other prom- inent men and women to speak dur- ing the Congress. J. R. WHITE. CONGRESS NOTES. A committee of citizens met at old Capital last Monday night to make tentative arrangements for the entertainment of the delegates attending the Negro National Educational Congress. The Finance Committee of the Educational Congress has not received any funds from the city or state to entertain the delegates. Editor J. Q. Adams of the Appeal is making arrangements for the Grand Reception at the Auditorium, and Mr. Adams says that "the Congress will be a success." Everyone knows that Editor Adams' management of any social affair means success. Mrs. Addle C. Minor has promised to arrange a musical program for the coming Congress. She asked the support of the musical talent of St. Paul and received very little encouragement, and has offered to sing at every performance, if she has to do so. We know that Mrs. Minor is equal to the task, but feel that she will get the support of the musical talent of which the people of St. Paul are so proud. The people of Minneapolis will receive the Delegates attending the Negro Educational Congress in this city. They will hold their session in St. Paul and visit Minneapolis in a body to attend a reception given by those citizens, who are interested in the advancement of the race. The program of the National Negro Educational Congress will soon appear. Secure your Private Boxes and arrange your Box Parties, Boxes seating 8 and 10 can be had from J. R. White, Stees Black, St. Paul. The Ladies of Minneapolis will entertain the delegates attending the Educational Congress. That means success at the start. The women of the race in Minneapolis are always ready to make good, but the men as a unit are undependable. BOX PARTIES. Reservations for Boxes at the Auditorium are being made daily. Get yours now. SYLVESTER W. OLIVER. Working Men's Social Club OLIVER BROS., Managers PHONE: Nicollet 9506 206 So. Second St. Minneapolis, Minn. PAEGEL 802 NICOLLET AVE. WILL MAKE YOUR WATCH KEEP TIME. We do the best WATCH, CLOCK and JEWELRY REPAIRING in the city at lowest prices. SPECIAL AGENTS for the HAM- ILTON, ELGIN, WALTHAM and ROCKFORD RAILROAD WATCHES. COAL—WOOD OR HAULING Call N. W. Nic. 3221. K. C. COLEMAN, PROP. 512 13th Ave. So. Minneapolis. HEGENER R. H. HEGENER 207 Nicelet TWIN CITY RAZORS. Full hollow ground, $1.25 each. Dur- ham Duplex blades sharpened. doz. $0; Gillette blades sharpened, doz. $50; all single edged blades 25c. Cur- lery ground. Thos. H. Lyles 322 Wabasha St., St. Paul. Undertaker and Embalmer Lady Assistant When Desired. Free Service of Chapel and Organ Residence, 673 St. Anthony Ave., Tel.: Dale 2947. Calls answered Day or Night IN MINNEAPOLIS OR ST. PAUL Both Phones 508. SMOKE THE BEST Sight Draft 5C CIGAR W. S CONRAD CO., Distributors 8 NORTH SIXTH STREET Peterson, The Druggist 1501 Washington Ave. So. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS. He Solicits Your Patronage. Southern Theatre SevenCorners 15th and Washington Avenues So. Refined Vaudeville Moving Picture Shows Continous Performance Admission 10 Cents Children 5 Cents POPULAR PRICED SHOE REPAIRING WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT Men's Sewed Soils, .750 Ladies " " .650 Men's Nailed + " .50 and 90s Rubber Heels, .401 Ladies and Boys' nailed soils, .400 SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1424 WASHINGTON AVENUE SOUTH EMPLOYMENT BUREAU. Walters' and Porters' Free Information 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. 45 E. 3rd ST., ST. PAUL, MINN. Phone T. S. Center 4085. H. Larsen Photo Studio 313 Washington Ave. So. My Work for the Colored People has Always Given Satisfaction. The Nygren Printing Co., where the Twin City Star is printed, has moved to 1402 Washington Ave. So. Defective Page Defective Page EXCURSION TO THE PACIFIC COAST VIA THE CANADIAN ROCKIES—RETURNING VIA THE SCENIC DENVER AND RIO GRANDE RY. I am arranging to run a Personally Conducted Excursion of Pullman Tourist Sleepers and Dining Car from Chicago, Ill., via the Soo-Pacific Railway to PACIFIC COAST AND RETURN. The Excursion will start in July, 1912, stopping 3 days in St. Paul, Minn., for the party to attend the NATIONAL NEGRO EDUCATIONAL CONGRESS The Return Trip will be made via Mt. Shasta Route to Oakland and San Francisco, Cal., and through the grand scenery on the line of the Denver and Rio Grande Railway, stopping at Salt Lake City, Denver, Colorado Springs, Kansas City and St. Louis. Ample time will be given in the "Rockies" to enjoy the beauties of nature, both on the Canadian and United States sides. FIRST CLASS TICKET INC. MILEAGE, BERTH AND BEN. MARIENHOFF FASHIONABLE TAILOR Phone N. 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These people never go out and loiter around and read hand-bills and hang-up notices. They read the Twin City Star. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. --- The Independence Independence The Independence Bell The Independence Bell HERE was tumult in the city, in the quaint old Quaker town, And the streets were rife with people Pacing restless up and down— People gathered at the corners, Where they whispered each to each, And the sweat on their temples With the earnestness of speech. As the bleak Atlantic currents Lash the wild Newfoundland shore, So they beat against the statehouse, So they surged against the door, And the mingling of their voices Made a harmony profound Till the quiet street of Chestnut Was all turbulent with sound. LEV REX DICK IN PULCER LIBERTY NEW LEVY U.S. DECLARATION OF PULCAIR PASS The Independence Bell. Far aloft in that high steeple He the bellman, old and gray. He was weary of the tyrant And his iron sceptered sway, So he sat with one hand ready On the clapper of the bell, When his eye could catch the signal, The long expected news to tell. v. "Will they do it?" "Dare they do it?" Seel Seel The dense crowd quivers Through all its lengthy line As the boy beside the portal Hastens forth to give the sign! With his little hands uplifted, Breezes dallying with his hair— Hark, with deep, clear intonation Breaks his young voice on the air! That old statehouse bell is silent. Hushad is now its clamorous tongue. But the spirit it awakened Still is living, ever young, And when we greet the smiling sunlight On the Fourth of each July We will never forget the bellman Who, betwixt the earth and sky, Rung out loudly "Independence," Whigh, please God, shall never die ON THE FOURTH. [From ode sung in the town hall. Concord, Mass., July 4, 1857.] The cannon booms from town to town, Our pulses beat not less. The joy bells chime their tidings down, Which children's voices bless. For he that flung the broad blue fold 'Oer mantling land and sea. One-third part of the sky unrolled For the banner of the free. —Ralph Waldo Emerson. JULI why The Annual Warning July T LAURENCE So they suffered against the statehouse, While all solemnly inside Sat the Continental congress, Truth and reason for its guide, Oer a simple scroll debating, Which, though simple it might be, Yet should shake the cliffs of England With the thunders of the free. ```markdown ``` Hushed the people's swelling murmur? While the boy ories joyously "Ring!" he shouts, "Ring, grandpa of Ring, oh, ring for Liberty!" Quickly at the given signal The old bellman lifts his hand. Forth he sends the good news, making Iron music through the land. VII. How they shouted! What rejoicing? How the old bell shook the air Till the clang of freedom ruffled The family glooms! Did they How the bantines and the torches Lighted up the night's repose, And from the flames, like fabled pho- nix, Our glorious Liberty arose. THE GLORIOUS FOURTH. I feel great love for Independence day. I like the noise, the tumult and the roar. In sooth, these things are what the Fourth is for. What if an eye is damaged, by the way? What if the small boy saumers forth to slay And comes back home with cuts and wounds galore? What matters it one scar the less or more. One doctor's bill the more or less to pay? Indeed, upon the glorious Fourth I dote. It makes me happy as the high tide clam. I hope the day's traditions neer will fade. I grow so glad and buoyant as I note The whole land celebrate, because I am The king of all the firecracker trade. al Warning LAURENCE LAURENCE THE GROWTH OF OUR GREAT NATION their possessions. If they were in the habit of writing letters to their English cousins, in which they casually referred to the fact that they owned a territory of over 297,000 square miles, or some five times as large as all England and Wales, neither Poor Richard nor any of the other dear old chroniclers made note of the fact. But, inasmuch as the colonists felt big enough and strong enough and rich enough to pitch into Great Britain and not only did pitch into her, but beat her after a fair fight, it would look to an unblased person today as if the forefathers of the firecrackers had a pretty good opinion of themselves and of what they had in hand. It is quite likely that after the unpleasantness known as the Revolution, when the country was striding ahead with its commerce, was selling its cotton and its tobacco to every one that wore clothes or used the weed, they felt they had more reason to pat themselves on the back for the marvelous growth they showed before the eighteenth century was done. But just supposing one of the framers of the Declaration could read over a few statistics and observe a few events that are at hand today! If you told him that since his day the country—his country—has increased more than ten times in area, more than thirty times in population and more than 1,000 times in wealth, how would he take the news? Would he still assert, as some of our friends among the oldest inhabitants are prone to do, that the "good old days were best," or would he not be more likely to sally forth in search of the beadle and make a peremptory demand for your incarceration as a dangerous lunatic? Surely if truth is stranger than fiction figures are stranger still when measuring the vast strides that our country has taken since the Fourth of July, 1776. What one of the signers dreamed that in 1803, or less than thirty years after his ink dried upon that historic document, the United States would acquire a territory of 875,000 square miles, or nearly three times the size of all the thirteen original states put together? But that was what we got when we bought Louisiana for $15,000,000. In 1819, when we took in Florida, we added more than 70,000 square miles to our area; in 1845 we took in Texas, with its vast domain of 389,000 square miles, and within three years thereafter had absorbed Oregon and the Mexican concession, adding in round numbers 800,000 square miles more. Every once in a little while Uncle Sam seemed to grow territorially hungry and would lunch off a promising fragment of the continent. The Gadsden purchase of 36,000 square miles was made in 1853. Alaska was bought for $7,200,000 in 1867, adding nearly 600,000 square miles to our map, and in 1897 we took in the Hawaiian Islands to prove that we were not discriminating against the Pacific ocean in the matter of our favor. Then all in a bunch, during the days of 1898 LOUISIANA $15,000,000 EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE UNLEE SAM GREW TERRITORIALLY HUNGRY. and 1890, we took in Porto Rico, Gunm, the Philipines and Samos Islands. the Philippines and Samoan islands. The Philippines totaled about 143,000 square miles, and you'll hardly be able to suppress a smile when you are informed that the Samoan islands that we took over in 1899 had the enormous area of seventy-three square miles. But even at that there's plenty of room upon those little ocean dots for cable houses, drydocks and coaling stations. A few thousand tons of coal stored at any one of those places may at some time in the future save the American battleship fleet and give it the power to overcome a foe in the far east. Thus, all told, when we add up the various breakfasts, uncheeks and dinners of new land that our uncle has enjoyed since 1776, we get the tidy showing of 2,986,781 square miles. This new territory cost the United States treasury exactly $87,039,768, or about $80 a square mile. Add what we've bought to what we had during the Revolution and we get a total of a little more than 3,000,000 square miles of territory.—New York Herald. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCURCH 5th Ave. So. and 27th St. Minn. Rev A. H. Leattad, 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, 215 Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services at 11 a. m. 8 p. m. Sunday School at 1 p. m. Rev. E. R. Edward, Pastor. SETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH, 1120 Eighth Street So. Preaching every 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. PAUL. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. H. P. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller Sts. All are welcome. ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 458 WESTERN AE. ST. PAUL 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. WHERE TO TRADE The lionest 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. LADIES' AND GENTS' CLOTHES CLEANED, PRESSED AND RE- PAIRED. 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"Our Men, Women, and Children," is the motto of the Minnesota Federated Afro-American Women's Clubs. HONOR TO ADMIRAL SCHLEY. Next Wednesday, July 3, marks the fourteenth anniversary of the battle of Santiago. Admiral Winfield Scott Schley, who destroyed the fleet of Admiral Cevaer was the hero of that memorable engagement. The famous loop of his flagship, the Brooklyn, has been praised and condemned. Ungrateful Americans coveted his honor and tried to rob him of his glory. The U. S. Government presented to the officers and men of that fleet a bronze medal decorated with the profile of Admiral Sampson, who took no active part, and has given Mrs. Schley a paltry pension. Admiral Schley died alone on the streets of New York, and no monument has been erected to perpetuate his memory. Yet he lives in the hearts of those whom he left behind, and will live forever as the destroyer of the Spanish fleet—a man who accomplished victory in war, to surrender coveted glory in peace—a hero and a man. All honor to Admiral Schley. A "BLACK-HAND" GAME. "Shooting Craps" may be a negro game, and playing cards a white man's game; but nevertheless the Supreme Court of the Lone Star State refuses to recognize any such fact. Recently a negro was fined $10 under a statute which prohibits "shooting craps," but does not hake it an offence to play an innocent game of cards. He now appeals. Sparks v. State, 142 Southwestern Reporter, 1183. His contention is that the statute is a discrimination against the negro. Craps, he claims, is a negro game, while cards is a white man's game, and this the legislature well knew in taking this good old amusement away from him, and therefore the statute is unconstitutional. The court answers: "Appellant's position is a unique one, but we cannot agree with him. It is unnecessary, we think, to discuss the question."—The Docket. HOLBERT ON UNIONISM. Mr. Geo. W. Holbert, a prominent representative of the Negro Waiters in Labor Circles, and a well known resident of Minneapolis, was a contributor to the New York Age of recent date. Mr. Holbert is a deep thinker, an effective speaker and a writer of ability. His vast knowledge of the causes and effects of Unionism has won for him the respect of National and Local Labor Leaders, and we are pleased to know that we have in our city among our Waiters one so able to express such logical views on the question of organization among our Negro Waiters. NEGRO DELEGATES PRAISED. The Southern Negro delegates, instructed for Pres. Taft, carried out their instructions with courage and fidelity, notwithstanding the temptations offered them in the way of money, patronage and political preferment. They have shown a laudable regard for loyalty to party pledges. INDEPENDENT POLITICAL LEAGUE'S ANNUAL MEETING. Militant Race Organization Will Meet In Philadelphia July 3. Philadelphia.—The National Independent Political league will hold its fifth annual meeting in this city instead of at Harpers Ferry. The sessions of the convention will be held in the Zion Baptist church, North Thirteenth street, above Wallace street, for three days beginning July 3. Any member of the race who is an independent in politics and who believes in supporting men and measures rather than parties is eligible to membership. Local leagues in each state are requested to be represented by delegates at the coming annual meeting as matters of vital interest to the race will come up for consideration. Besides the election of national and state officers, the league will decide upon what candidates for president and vice president it will support in the campaign to be waged in the fall between the two great national political parties. In speaking of the importance of taking timely action in the matter by the league, President John R. Clifford says; "The coming campaign will offer a unique and unequaled opportunity to every independent, manly, unselfish and intelligent colored voter to strike for the full manhood, political, civil and industrial rights of his race. We therefore urge every elector to seize the opportunity and act the part of a man. "Lynchings, race hatred, colorphobia, industrial discrimination, segregation, exclusion from the ballot box and from the state militia of the south and peonage are all the products of disfranchisement and will be remedied only when the race learns to use the ballot everywhere in America to force political parties to accord to all American citizens equal rights, opportunities and protection. "The times are fraught with great possibilities as well as great dangers. As loyal American citizens we are interested in preserving to the people of this country a republican form of government and a fair show and exact justice to every citizen of the country. We believe that the independent, manly, intelligent and unselfish colored voters are equal to the task and will rise up in their might and help to put down forever demagogues, time servers, the rule of bosses, the corrupt politician, the possessor of special privileges and the oppressor." The Taft Negro Delegates formed a "Black Phalanx"—a reminder of Grant's Invincible 306. Were the black Taft delegates paid in advance? There are no planks in the program, (i. e. Enforcement of constitution, by appropriate legislation, Repeal of Jim Crow Laws, Right of Suffrage,) that command the attention of Negro voters. "That we publicly condemn lynchings"—is more favorable to whites, who often suffer, but cold consolation to the unprotected blacks throughout the United States, who are left naked to the merciless injustice of mob violence. Wonder why Jim Tawney didn't throw out the Minnesota delegates. W. R. Morris can't get a judgeship on the Taft ballot. The Independent Progressive Club will be re-organized now that the Corrupt Practices Act has become a law. The Negro politicians of Minnesota haven't many golden opportunities, but they get a few bills and a little silver once in a while—just enough to hurt. "After me the deluge" said Louis XIV. "Me too" says Taft. Atty. F. L. McGhee of St. Paul is in Baltimore to the Negro Club Convention as a representative of the Ramsey Co. Democrats, the only Democratic Club in Minnesota. Just why he did not go as Alternate from Minnesota we sayeth not—but knoweth. The Republican Party is the ship, all else is the sea, said Fred. Douglass. Well—it hit the rocks at Chicago, and the Negroes who stood at their posts were among the survivors. When the new ship of State is launched, she will slide gracefully off the ways, carrying among her company many of these men who kept their pledges and did their duty. The Negro Delegates arose from the submerged tenth to the tenth legion—but Taft will not go very far with "them," alone. They must be watched. "Wherever any race or group of people learn to do a common thing in an uncommon way, by putting brain, skill and conscience into labor, that race or group of people is likely to solve all the problems that surround them."—Dr. Washington. TWIN CITY STAR WITH THE HOSTS OF DEMOCRACY NATIONAL COMMITTEE CHANGES Two Birds of Democracy, the Rooster and the Eagle—A Politician With a Poetic Alias and a Practical Job—A Naval Object Lesson. By ARTHUR W. DUNN. Baltimore, June 28—[Special.]—The rooster is coming into his own in Baltimore. Democrats of Howard county, adjoining the city, have brought 150 gamecocks to town for display in a huge cage in the street in front of the Belvidere hotel, headquarters of the national committee. Be it known for the benefit of those who are accustomed to the Democratic donkey that the rooster was the original emblem of the party. "If you remember the Tilden campaign you will remember the rooster," said Committeeman Wood of Michigan. "In those days every newspaper carried the rooster as a character in its type fonts." "Eagles Gathered Together." The Eagles scream at this convention. Among the big men of this fraternal order to be seen in the armory and hotel corridors are John J. Fitzgerald, who heads the Rhode Island delegation; Homer S. Cummings, national committeeman and delegate at large from Connecticut; "Big Tim" Sullivan of New York, John J. Kennedy of Buffalo, William J. Brennan and John O'Toole, delegates from Allegheny county, Pa.; Thomas J. Cogan and Edward J. Moore, delegates at large from Ohio, and Theodore A. Bell of California. Baltimore will boast of having the first entirely fireproof convention hall, because everything used in the decoration is made of fireproof material. Battleships In Attendance. Battleships in Attendance. The Democratic national convention has in view of the great assembly hall four of the greatest battleships in the United States navy—namely, the Louisiana, the Kansas, the South Carolina and the New Hampshire. The Baltimore authorities some time ago, in view of the convention, asked the secretary of the navy to send some ships to the harbor. Mr. Meyer, who is strong for object lessons on public questions, agreed at once and selected the great ships to "attend the convention." No such delegates have ever gone to a convention to illustrate a big question of naval policy as the splendid warships which will be on hand to plead their own cause with the Democracy. It is something of an innovation, too, in national policies to order warships to a national convention. The same provision would probably have been made for Chicago had there been sufficient water in the St. Lawrence river. Retiring Committeemen. Many of the national committeemen who surrender their positions at the close of this convention are among the most prominent political leaders in the country. They have been on the committee a decade or more, some of them as long as twenty years. This year about two-thirds of the members of the committee will retain their places. There will be a new committeeman from Arkansas to take the place of Guy B. Tucker, one from California to succeed Nathan Cole, Jr., and one from Colorado to succeed Alva Adams. These men have been on the committee a number of years. Roger Sullivan of illinois, who is one of the best known political leaders in the party, will no longer be a national committeeman. Four years ago Sullivan wanted to get away from the committee. His business interests in Chicago are of such magnitude that he cannot afford to give the time required of him to the duties of a national committeeman. He will be succeeded by Charles Boeschestein. Urey Woodson, who has been a member of the committee for sixteen years and eight years its secretary, will be succeeded by John C. C. Mayo, considered the wealthiest man in Kentucky. There was a hot battle waged by the Kentucky state convention in the selection of a national committeeman, and when the votes were counted Urey had lost. Colonel J. M. Guffey, the war horse of Democracy, will not be on the committee after this year. When the committee met in Washington last January to decide on the place for the national convention efforts were then made by an anti-Guffey faction of Pennsylvania to oust Colonel Guffey from the committee, but they failed. However, he will now be succeeded by A. Mitchell Palmer. James Whitcomb Reilly, Chairman Mack's se-retary, has his usual experience of explaining to new acquaintances that his calling is politics, not poetry. Any one familiar with the characteristics of both would say at a glance that Mr. Reilly was at least 100 pounds too heavy for a poet and tipped the beam at almost the ideal weight for a politician. He has lost several pounds, though, during the strenuous days in which he has been in receipt of from 500 to 1,000 letters daily, begging or demanding anywhere from five to fifty seats for the convention. Reilly's No Poet. 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