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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL Defective Page VOL. 2 Single Copies 5 Cents Forceful Leader Among Young People. While in the young people's Christian and educational congress he sought to unite all the churches into one impressive organization that at least would serve to emphasize the readiness of our young people to respond to capable and forceful leadership. The movement has its reflection in the many Sunday school and missionary organizations which the different denominations have since taken up of their own accord. It is therefore peculiarly appropriate that he should be continued by the bishops of the church upon the commission on federation of all the colored Methodist churches throughout the world, upon which he is the ranking lay member. In the matter of organizations Dr. Penn has a notable career. He has to his credit the Epworth League in his own church, which in the past sixteen years he has built up until it occupies the position of the best and most widely organized Christian society among the young colored people, yielding by far the largest results. He engineered the first and most successful Negro exposition movement, during which time he also called together the Negro physicians, giving birth to the idea which has since resulted in the forceful National Medical association. Through the national Negro young people's congress Dr. Penn offered for the first time in all history a movement whereby Negroes of all denominations could come together in one great Christian movement for the race. The last movement which he pushed to a successful conclusion was that of quadruple conventions among the colored conferences in the Methodist Episcopal church whereby several benevolent causes among the colored people could be placed in the way of self support. Fathered Fiftieth Anniversary Idea. Out of these conventions came the decision to observe the fiftieth anniversary of the emancipation of the Negro by the M. E. church on behalf of the Freedman Aid society to raise $500,000 for the endowment of schools. Dr. Penn, the originator of the convention movement, could not foresee at the time of putting forward these conventions that in less than two years he would be called to the office of one of the corresponding secretaries of the Freedman Aid societies and given the task of pushing forward the great jubilee movement, which was the outgrowth of these conventions. Again, Dr. Penn twenty-five years ago, when he lived in Lynchburg, Va., undertook to take the lead with others in having the local church, of which he was a member, give $5,000 in one sum for the establishment of the Virginia College and Industrial institute in that city, now one of the Freedman Aid schools. His church gave this sum of money. Perhaps the most effective argument which he will have to use in securing funds throughout the church for education will be that one church through his own efforts contributed such a sum of money for the education of Negro children, emphasizing at this early time self help upon their part. His success in these and other efforts leads the people of the country to feel that Dr. Penn will bring to the Freedman Aid society, in addition to his energetic and forceful manner, the ripe experience he has gained in all these activities, and thus be the means of bringing about larger results for the work of the schools in the south that depend almost entirely upon the Freedman Aid society for their maintenance. IMPORTANT COMING EVENT. Odd Fellows to Hold Business Meeting in Philadelphia July 15. Philadelphia. - The semiannual session of the subcommittee of management of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows will be held here the week beginning July 15. As this is the final session before the forthcoming meeting of the biennial movable committee of the order, which will be held in Atlanta in September, the session will be a most important one. A number of men mentioned in connection with prominent positions to be filled by the order are expected to attend. They include Henry Lincoln Johnson, deputy-grand master, who will preside in the absence of Grand Master Edward H. Morris, who is abroad; James F. Needham, grand secretary of the order; Julius C. Johnson, Baltimore, who is a candidate for reelection as grand treasurer; David Brown, New York; G. A. Sheeby, Jacksonville, candidate for grand treasurer; J. S. Noel, Montgomery, V. Wa.; G. W. Hays, Cincinnati; C. A. Howze, Birmingham, Ala., grand directors; L. N. Porter, Little Rock; W. W. Lawrence, Newbern, N. C.; T. P. Turner, Pulsakl. Tenn., grand auditors; B. J. Davis, chief justice of the supreme court of the order, who will most likely be the next grand master; W. R. Morris, Minneapolis; William L. Houston, Washington, associate justices; Harry S. Cummings, Baltimore, attorney general; William T. Francis, St. Paul, clerk of the court, and W. J. Butler, Philadelphia, marshal. EMINENT RACE LEADER'S WORK Past Achievements of the Newly Elected Secretary of Freedman Aid Society—Insures Future Usefulness of the Organization Which Has Done So Much For Afro-Americans. Atlanta, Ga.—The election of Dr. 1. Garland Penn of this city to the office of secretary of the Freedman Aid society at the recent session of the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church seems to have given general satisfaction. Caring for a large number of well known educational institutions throughout the south, the Freedman Aid society is regarded with secular affection and gratitude by a DR. L GABLAND PENN. large portion of the colored people of America. They all welcome the step that insures the continuance of its usefulness by placing at its head a man who is so well known by reason of his constructive work in several fields of racial endeavor. The work of the Freedman Aid society needs at this time a man of forceful character and energetic manner such as Dr. Penn is known to be. He is peculiarly known as a man who has been successful at everything he has attempted. He called the attention of the country to the remarkable achievement of the Negro race through the success of the exhibit at the Cotton States exposition, held in Atlanta in 1895, because of the painstaking care and general forethought that directed his every movement as head of the department. It is generally known, too, that through his invitation he gave that eminent educator, Dr. Booker T. Washington, the opportunity at the Cotton States exposition to promulgate his gospel of amity and mutual helpfulness between the races, for which he has since become famous the world over. Born Educator and Well Known Author Dr. Penn came to this position from the public schools of his home town, Lynchburg, Va. As principal of the school in Lynchburg he not only succeeded in his work, but drew considerable attention to himself through the authorship of a distinctively race work, "The Afro-American Press." This book of 600 pages was an authority at the time upon the relation of the Negro press to the abolition of the race. With reference to this book Bishop Vincent said, "The pen is the sword of the African by which he will win place and power." The present volume is a library of valuable history and biography and a picture gallery as well. Dr. Penn has since written "Self Education" and "The United Negro" and is a joint author of "Graded Sunday Schools." He is perhaps more widely known among the young people of the race regardless of denomination than any other churchman among us. Thousands have heard of eminent prelates and other men who have stood in the timelight. Throughout the country as he has gone on his mission as assistant secretary of the Epworth League he has come in contact with young men and women, has had heart to heart talks with them and has been of great help and inspiration to hundreds. His success in the Epworth League has been reflected in the many fields into which he has been called, in all of which he served with particular distinction in the matter of genuine service. It is quite fair to say that Dr Penn first emphasized to Negro churchmen the value of numbers and organization in all departments of church work. WOMEN'S CLUBS CONVENE A Meeting of Special Interest. The Eighth Annual Convention of the Afro-American Women's Clubs of Minnesota was held in Pilgrim Baptist Church St. Paul on July 27 and 28th. The meeting was of special interest. New departments were created, Mrs. I. E. Gibbs, the retiring president, was elected honorary president. The entire session was harmonious. The art work of Mrs. Mildred Van Patter Sharp, was one of the special features and won the praise of all who attended. NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS. President, Mrs. Nellie F. Francis, St. Paul; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. Ida Sellers, Minneapolis; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Ada Matthews, Duluth; Recording Secy, Mrs. Mattie Hicks, St. Paul; MRS. NELLIE F. FRANCIS, PRES. Asst. Secy., Mrs. Hilda Kennedy, Minneapolis; Corresponding Secy., Miss May Glenn, Minneapolis; Treasurer, Mrs. Hester Keeyes, Minneapolis; State Organizer, Mrs. Corinne Carter, St. Paul; Historian, Mrs. Sadie Sample, Minneapolis; Chapain, Mrs. E. H. McDonald; Editor, Mrs. Blanche Charleston, St. Paul; 1st Asst. Editor, Mrs. Carrie Ford, Minneapolis; 2nd Asst. Editor, Mrs. Alice Johnson, Duluth. Departments. Legal, Mrs. Birdie High, St. Paul; Literature, Mrs. Lula H. Chapman, St. Paul; Arts and Crafts, Mrs. Tillie Brigham, Minneapolis, Mothers, Mrs. Mary Hatcher, St. Paul; Junior, Mrs. Augusta Jones, St. Paul; Philanthropic, Mrs. Lenora Brown, St. Paul; Music, Mrs. Katie Smith, Minneapolis; Reclprocity, Mrs. Belle Hyatt, Minneapolis; Health and Hygiene, Mrs. Jessie Williams, Duluth. New Departments Created. Civic, named later; Social Center, Mrs. Effie Willis, St. Paul; Finance, Mrs. Dora Adams, St. Paul; Humane, Mrs. I. E. Gibbs, St. Paul; Business, (Crispus Attucks Home), named later. "Thanks Efficient Committee." Mrs. W. T. Francis, Chairman of Local Committee, desires to thank the members of the Local Committee of the Federation for their hearty support and cooperation in making the recent meeting the great success it was, and which would not have been possible but for the very efficient and willing service of the women composing the Committee. The lunch, served under the Chairmanship of Mrs. Emma Hood, Lenora Brown and Jennie Cleary, was a very enjoyable feature of the Federation. A permanent committee appointed by the President, Mrs. Gibbs, was sent out last Thursday afternoon, following the talk by Mrs. Hattle Fox, representative of Mr. Jos. Elsinger in the Crisp. Attucks Home, to provide plans looking to making the home self-supporting. The committee, in its meeting, decided to form a permanent organization, to be known as the Attucks Aid Union, the sole object of which would be to assist in making the Home self-supporting. Officers were elected and no dues are to be exacted from its members. It is the plan of this committee to have this organization the nucleus of a large club to the membership of which all women of the Twin Cities and Duluth were invited and urged who desired to aid the Crispus Attucks Home. The report of the Committee was adopted by the Federation at its session on Friday morning, and the roll of the new Union opened for membership. Mrs. Saml. Wright, who joined the Union, reported that she could secure a donation of $3 with which to start the treasury, while another, Mrs. Charleston, reported two subscriptions of $5 each from gentlemen as available when called for. A meeting of the new Club was called last Monday evening at St. Phillips Episcopal Church, at which time a committee on Constitution and by-laws was sent out, and prospects of the new club were discussed. The women, it appears, mean to make this movement a go, and there is no reason why it should not be a great source of aid to the Home. The next meeting will be next Monday night, at St. Phillips Church, St. Paul. Mrs. R. B. Chapman, the efficient Chairman of the Program Committee of the Federation is at St. Luke's Hospital where she is undergoing the Rest Cure. Although very active in the recent Federation, and in club, church and social life, Mrs. Chapman has been far from well for some time, and her friends are praying that this rest and the course of treatment which it involves will prove highly MARY B. beneficial. Mrs. Chapman is a valuable member of the community, and has its deepest sympathy. Mrs. Francis, when intervied, said that she considered it a high honor to be selected by that great body of intelligent and progressive women for their president, also regards it as an extremely difficult position, owing to the highly successful administration of our former beloved and efficient president, Mrs. Gibbs. Mrs. Francis hopes to attain some degree of her great success, and feels that by so doing the confidence placed in her by the women of the Federation, has not been misplaced. It is a source of pleasure to her to know that she was elected without opposition. Delegates to Nat'l. Convention. Mrs. Ione E. Gibbs and Mrs. Nellie F. Francis will attend the coming convention of the National Federation to be held at Hampton, Va., as Delegates from Minnesota. PREPARES FOR NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. PREPARES FOR NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Local Organization in Chicago Takes Time by Forelock. Interest is now being directed toward the coming meeting of the National Negro Business league to be held in Chicago for three days beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 21. It will be the thirteenth annual meeting of the league, and the sessions will be held in the Seventh regiment armory. The local business league in Chicago is actively engaged in working out every detail of arrangements for the entertainment of the delegates and visitors who will come in large numbers from every section of the country. Mr. W. D. Neighbors is secretary of the local league and is prepared to register the names of delegates and visitors in advance of the meeting. It is the aim of the local league as well as it is the desire of the executive committee of the national organization to make the coming meeting surpass that of last year in Little Rock, Ark. Besides the meeting of the business league there will be held the fourth annual meeting of the National Negro Press association, the National Bankers' association, the National Funeral Directors' association and the National Negro Bar association. The usual reduced rates on all railroads will be allowed to those attending the convention. Special Pullman cars may be had upon application where a sufficient number of persons desire to travel together. Many speakers of note will address the various organizations during the three days' meeting. Smoke the Reliable 5e SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5e NEW MEMBER OF SCHOOL BOARD HAS SERVED IN MANY FIELDS. Legislative Body of Educational System in Washington Gains Zealous Worker—Achievements of Appointees as Former Head of Odd Fellows, Able Lawyer and Business Man. Washington.—William L. Houston, a prominent attorney at law in this city, has been named as a member of the board of education to succeed Dr. W. V. Tunnel, professor of history in Howard university. Mr. Houston has signified his acceptance of the trust and announces that he will give to the public school system of the District the best service he is capable of rendering. The appointment gives great satisfaction to all classes in this community. As he is in harmony with the present officials, the advent of Mr. Houston on the board is regarded as the beginning of the end of the factual divisions that have long given uneasiness to those who have had the best interest of the 15,000 colored children in the public schools at heart. The term for which Mr. Houston has been appointed is three years. The board is made up of nine members, of whom three are colored. They are Lawyer R. R. Horner, Mrs. Carrie Wilder Harris and the subject of this sketch. Mr. Houston is an active force in the professional and social life of the nation's capital. He is a young man of fine intellectual attainments and sterling character and is an orator of pronounced ability. He is perhaps best known throughout the country for his brilliant administration as grand master of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. He served two WILLIAM L. HOUSTON, ESQ. terms, during which time the order is said to have reached the high water mark of its existence. The membership was increased to over 500,000 during this period, and large gains were made in property holdings. At the fifteenth B. M. C. held in Baltimore in 1910, he was made an associate justice of the newly created supreme court of the order for the eight year term. His friends are now insisting that he stand as a candidate for the office of grand secretary at the sixteenth B. M. C., which meets in Atlanta, Ga., next September. Mr. Houston came to Washington after a season as a schoolteacher in Evansville, Ind., to accept a clerkship in the war department and filled the position with credit and distinction for several years. In the meantime he had graduated from the law department of Howard university. Anxious to gain experience in the legal profession, he resigned from the government service to enter a partner with Counselor Edward H. Morris in Chicago and quickly earned for himself an enviable place at the Illinois bar, carrying all the while the arduous duties of grand master of the order. Returning to Washington for permanent residence, Mr. Houston has in a comparatively brief period built up a lucrative practice and is ranked with the ablest members of the bar of the District of Columbia regardless of race or color. In addition to his active labors in the Order of Odd Fellows, Mr. Houston is a master Mason and is identified with numerous other fraternal and civic organizations. He is a member of the A. M. E. church. His wife, formerly Miss Mary Hamilton of Wilberforce, O., is also a potent factor in the social and religious activities of the city. The No. 46. family circle is completed by Master Charles Houston, an unusually bright lad, who graduated with honors from the M street high school, winning a scholarship at Amherst, where he is now making a proud record. Entering upon his duties with the heartiest approval of his admiring fellow citizens and imbued with the highest ideals with reference to the education of his race, the people of the District of Columbia may expect at the hands of Mr. Houston a service that will be painstaking, conscientious and productive of golden results to all concerned. ALPHA INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL HOLDS FIRST ANNIVERSARY. Young Institution In Cranford Groves In Public Faver. Cranford, N. J.-Thursday, June 27, marked the first anniversary and commencement of the Alpha Industrial institute in this town, of which the Rev. Page M. Beverly is president. The anniversary sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. E. W. Roberts of Plainfield, and the baccalaureate address was delivered by the Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell of New York. The exercises were well attended by visitors and friends of the school from most all sections of the state. Much interest is being manifested in the work of the institution by the leading white and colored citizens of the community and immediate vicinity in which it is located. The school had its inception in the thrift and industry of Mr. Page M. Beverly, who communicated his ideas and plans to a number of ministers. The result was the formation of the school, which is incorporated under the laws of the state. It has the indorsement of the white Baptist state convention, from which it receives substantial encouragement. The faculty is composed of a group of interested men and women well qualified for the work. A thorough course in the elementary branches is given the students before they are allowed to enter upon the various trades and industrial branches. The academic department prepares the student for college. The Bible training school gives a thorough course in Bible study, pastoral theology and church history. President Beverly is an energetic young man of great ambition and self reliance. He believes in the possibilities of the school as set forth in the articles of incorporation. He has the indorsement of the leading educators and prominent men of both races in his section. Mr. Beverly is a former student of Virginia Union university and is doing a work of uplift among our people which no other man has dared to undertake in this part of New Jersey. During the summer President Beverly will devote much time to lecture work in the interest of the school. Foreign Visitor's Hopeful Message. Native Africans of education and means who make visits to the United States from time to time invariably speak hopefully of their people. Especially is this true of those from the west coast. The Rev. Dr. A. M. De Lima of Cape Palimas, Gold Coast, West Africa, who is on a visit to this country, spoke at the Bridge Street A. M. E. church in Brooklyn the latter part of June. Dr. De Lima said that the work of education and missionary endeavor had wrought mightily in the civilization of the people throughout his section of the country. Annual Meeting of Reformers. The annual meeting of the Washington division of the Grand United Order of True Reformers will be held on Sunday evening, July 14. The sermon will be preached by the Rev. S. P. W. Drew, pastor of the Cosmopolitan Baptist church. Addresses will be delivered by Grand Worthy Master Floyd Ross, Grand Worthy Secretary Maurice Roussele and Mrs. S. F. Lewis, acting chief of the Washington division. Scholarship For Layton J. Wheaton. In the recent competitive examination at Storer college for a free scholarship in Lincoln university Layton J. Wheaton, son of Attorney J. Frank Wheaton of New York, was the victor. Young Wheaton is fond of outdoor sports and has carried first honors many times in the great athletic contests of the school during his student residence at Harpers Ferry, the seat of Storer college. Mr. Wheaton will enter upon his studies at Lincoln university when the school opens next fall. Soldiers May Engage in Business. Members of the Ninth United States cavalry have saved up $110,000, which they wish to invest in wholly legitimate business in the interest of the race, says the Dallas (Tex.) Express. They contemplate the establishment of a department store to consist of a banking system, millinery and dry goods, shoe, drug, grocery and restaurant departments. We BEG that those who send notes will Write Facts Plainly—on One Side of the Paper—Leave a Space between each Remain, and Use Common Sense. This is very important. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH. 1120 8th St. So. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. 11 A. M., a brief sermon by Rev. B. A. Mitchell. Communion as usual. Sunday School at 12:30. 8 P. M., Preaching by Rev. B. A. Mitchell. All should bear Rev. Mitchell. He is pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Athens, Ohio. President of Ohio State B. Y. P. U. Convention, and clerk of E. U. B. Association. Thursday evening, Prayer and Teachers' meeting. Rev. Mamie Jackson of Boise, Idaho, is visiting Mrs. Wm. Helm. 3115 Columbus Ave. Rev. Jackson is enroute to Chicago. FUNERAL OF NIMROD D. SINGLETON. Many Friends Attend, Beautiful Floral Offerings. A Popular Young Man. The funeral of Nimrod D. Singleton was held at Bethesda Baptist Church on Monday last. He died June 28th at City Hospital from diabetes. Mr. Singleton was born in Baltimore, Md. and was 20 years a resident of Minneapolis. He had been in the employ of Boutelle Bros. Furniture Co., as elevator operator during past 17 years. He was a Christian, having been active in bringing his mother to Christ. He leaves a sister, two brothers and many friends to mourn his loss. He was a members of the Terry Mandolin Club and the Young Men's Progressive Club—who cared for his remains. The services were opened by singing, "Rock of Ages" Reading 90th Psalm, "Nearer My God to Thee." Prayer by Elder Stewart, Solo, "Jesus is Mine" Mrs. Robert Glenn and choir. Rev. Carter preached an appropriate sermon. Text 12th verse 90th Psalm, dwelling on the frailty of man and the uncertainty of mortal life. The Johnson sisters sang a Duett, "Shall We Gather at the River." The floral of offerings were many and very beautiful. Mr. Walter D. Boutelle and several of the firm attended. The friends viewed the remains and the scene was a sad one. Many eyes were filled with tears. The pall bearers were Samuel Bassfield, Fred D. Gamble, Clarence McCullough Carl Wade, Frank Terry and Walter Dodson, members of Young Men's Progressive Club. VISITORS TO THE CONGRESS. Mrs. Geo. Mason of Holly Springs, Miss., is the guest of Mrs. H. J. Sample, 2919 Columbus Ave., Mrs. Mason expects to reside permanently in this city. Mrs. Lizzie L. Moore of Des Molnes, Ia., sister of Mrs. G. P. Simms, 2622 12th Ave. So., left for home on July 27. She came to this city to the funeral of her niece Miss Effie Butford, who died recently in California. Messrs. W. M. Jenkins, Nash Stone, J. P. Jackson, Wendel Laitimore and Jack Johnson attended the organization of Frederick Douglass Lodge last week in St. Paul. Sergt. J. W. Harper, Civil War Veteran and Ordinance Sergt. Ret. U. S. A. will attend the Grand Session of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. at Chicago. Sergeant Harper is Grand Master of the State of Minn. Mrs. Lillian Lewis is making good as manager at the Dickerson' Cafe. Mr. Dickerson is on the road with his Carnival Co., and Mrs. Lewis has the entire management of the business during his absence. 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. Geo. Smith and Lemuel Gartrell, are making good with their "autos for hire" at the Milwaukee Depot. Dickerson has announced that he has put on his "Special Spring Services." Chelsea American and Chinese The Assembly Hall has been secured for a Civile 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. COMMON COURTESY. It is a custom of many to enter church during the service of prayer at funerals. This is undue respect to the departed, and as a practice should be discontinued. A hint to the wise is sufficient. Subscribe to the Star. A NEW REAL ESTATE BROKER. Mr. J. Turner Wall, of New York City will open a real estate and insurance office in this city. Mr. Wall has just arrived from Eastern Cities and he has operated extensively in real estate holdings in New York. Mr. Wall is seeking a desirable office location and expects to be ready for business in a few days. HIGHLY RESPECTED CITIZEN DIES. Clubmen Are Pallbearers for Long Meadow Steward. Virgil McHenry Wall, for 17 years steward at the Long Meadow Gun club, died at the Northwestern Hospital Sunday. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Wednesday in the Davies Undertaking parlors, 19 South Eight street, and concluded at the Bloomington cemetery at 2:30 o'clock where the burial took place. Members of the club officiated as pall bearers. BOOST FOR BETTER LIGHTS. M. B. J. O. PETERSON, THE DRUGGIST, Pres. South Side Business Men's Committee. 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 Drummist, 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. CELEBRATED MARKFOOT SHOWS. One week, beginning July 8. Entrance, 13th Ave. So. and Washington Ave. So. EVERYBODY'S DOING IT NOW. Buying at Pearce's, 407 Nicollet. REMOVAL SALE. REDUCED PRICES. THE FIRST ANNUAL Grand Outing GIVEN BY THE U.B.F. & S.M.T. OF MINNEAPOLIS AT ANTLER'S PARK ON LAKE MARION JULY 15th, 1912 GOOD MUSIC AND GOOD FISHING PLENTY OF AMUSEMENTS AND ATTRACTIONS TICKETS—ADULTS 75C., CHILDREN 40C. SEE POSTERS. TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL CHATAUQUA SESSION, AND BASKET NICIC. The citizens of Minneapolis will entertain the visitors to the National Negro Educational Congress at Minneaha Falls on Thursday, July 18th. The program will include the most noted speakers attending the Congress. The arrangements are under the auspices of the Forum, Fraternal Societies and Federated Women's Clubs. All are invited. Bring a Basket-full of good things, and enjoy a Grand Day's outing. Mrs. Ophelia Rice, Chairman; Mrs. Jno. Wright, Mrs. Ione E. Gibbs. Dr. Northrup, Atty. A. H. Hall, Rev. G. L. Morrill are expected to appear on the program at the Assembly Hall Civic Social. Mrs. Walter Bowie, Misses Emma Abbey, Mildred Shull, and Adah Lewis are expected to appear on the Auditorium program as Minneapolis local talent. Mrs. I. E. Gibbs will speak at the Auditorium. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. FUNDS FOR TUSKEEGE. Mrs. Francis, President of the Minnesota Women's Federation desires to call attention to the fact that special effort is being made on behalf of Tuskegee Institute to raise finance through popular subscription. Very little has been done by our people in this section of the country. Contributions of one dollar or more will be thankfully accepted. It is urged that members of the Federation and all others who desire to contribute to so worthy a cause in Minnesota will forward one dollar or more to Rev. H. P. Jones, Pastor of St. James A. M. E. Church, who will recipe for the same and forward it to Tuskegee. ST. PAUL CHAPTER NO. 29 WILL GIVE THEIR ON STEAMER PURCHASE AND BARGE. Thursday, July 11th BOAT LEAVES FOOT JACKSON ST. ST. PAUL AT 8:30 P. M. TICKETS 50 CTS McCULLOUGHS' ORCHESTRA. ATTUCKS AID UNION. Special Meeting, July 8th. The Attucks' Aid Union of the Attucks Home will meet at St. Phillips Church, cor. Aurora and Mackubin Sts., on Monday night, July 8th, at 8:00 p. m. Called meeting for adoption of Bylaws. All interested in the Home are cordially invited. J. H. Charleston, Pres. FINAL arrangements for Basket Picnic and Civic Social. All delegates to the Congress should be present. Pres. B. F. Bullock. Mrs. Geo. W. Duckett left last week Mrs. Mary Hatcher was on the sick list the week previous to the Federation, but showed her usual activity during the convention. Mrs. Andrew Hillyer and daughter still remain very popular visitors in our midst. May they prolong their stay indefinitely. for Canada where she will remain with her mother till September. Mr. Phil. E. Reid has returned from Chicago where he has spent two weeks looking out for the Negro Delegates to the Convention at the St. Paul Inn. The Editor of the Star will celebrate his birthday July 15th by attending the opening of the Congress at the Auditorium, where he will receive subscriptions for the Twin City Star. THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN. Mrs. Julia Hinson the proprietor of the St. Louis Kitchen, has made her annual summer improvements. Her dining room has been thoroughly renovated, newly papered and painted and she invites her many friends to come with their friends to the "Best Place in St. Paul to eat. DO IT NOW. We beg that those who are indebted to us, send us their subscription by P. O. Order. SALARY LOANS Real Estate Insurance B. M. McDEW 610 SYKES BLOCK MINNEAPOLIS THE SPIRELLA CORSET. Cora E. Anderson, Corsetler. W. Dale 1345—365 Aurora Ave. St. Paul. --- PROVISIONS OF THE PLATFORM Document Covers Every Subject of Importance Now Before the Country. Baltimore, July 3.—The following is a summary of the Democratic platform as adopted by the convention at its final session: Reaffirms party's devotion to the principles of Democratic government as formulated by Jefferson. Declares for a tariff for revenue only; denounces the high Republican tariff as the principal cause of the unequal distribution of wealth. Favors immediate downward revision of present duties, especially upon necessaries of life. Also favors gradual reduction so as not to interfere with or destroy legitimate industries. Denounces President Taft for vetting tariff bills of last congress. Condemns Republican party "for failure to redeem its promises of 1903 for downward revision." Takes issue with the Republican platform as to the high cost of living, contending it is largely due to high tariff laws. Favors vigorous enforcement of the criminal features of the anti-trust law. Demands such additional legislation as may be necessary to crush private monopoly. Favors prohibition of holding companies, interlocking directors, stock watering, etc. Condemns Republican administration for "compromising with Standard Oil company and tobacco trust." Denounces as "usurpation" the efforts of Republicans to deprive states of their rights and to enlarge powers of the federal government. "There is," says the platform, "no twilight zone between the nation and the state in which exploiting interests can take refuge from both." Approves Income Tax. Urgent support of proposed constitutional amendments pending in various state legislatures, providing for an income tax and election of United States senators by direct vote of the people. As justification of the demands of the party for publicity of campaign expenditures attention is directed "to the enormous expenditures of money in behalf of the president and his predecessor in the recent presidential contest." Declares for presidential preference primaries. Directs national committee to provide for selection at primaries of members of national committee. Pledges party to enactment of law prohibiting campaign contributions by corporations and unreasonable campaign contributions by individuals. Favors single presidential term and making president ineligible to re-election. Felicitates Democratic congress on its record, enumerating important achievements, and pledges an adequate navy. Denounces Republican administration on charge of extravagance and demands return to simplicity and economy befitting a Democratic government. Efficient Rate Regulation. Favors efficient supervision and rate regulation of railroads, express companies, telegraph and telephone lines and a valuation of these companies by the interstate commerce commission and also legislation against overissuance of stocks of these corporations. In connection with a demand for such a revision of the banking laws as will give temporary relief in case of financial distress there is a denunciation of the Aldrich bill prepared by the monetary commission. The present method of depositing government funds is condemned and the party is pledged to the enactment of a law for the deposit of such funds by competitive bidding in state or national banks without discrimination as to locality. Recommends an investigation of agricultural credit societies in Europe to ascertain whether a system of rural credits may be devised suitable to conditions in the United States. Pledges party to enactment of legislation to prevent devastation of lower Mississippi valley by floods and the control of the Mississippi is declared to be a national rather than a state problem. The maintenance of a navigable channel also is recommended. Favors national aid regarding post roads. Repeats declaration of the platform of 1908 as to rights of labor and pledges the party to an employee compensation law. Favors Liberal Land Laws. Declares the unnecessary withdrawal of public lands tends to retard development and bring reproach upon policy of conservation; that reservations should be limited to purposes which they purport to serve; favors TO Duluth Superior Three Good Week Day & Two Sunday Trains over "The Duluth Short Line": Northern Pacific Ry. LAKE SUPERIOR LIMITED Lv. Minneapolis .....2.00 p. m. Lv. St. Paul .....2.30 p. m. Ar. Duluth .....6.55 p. m. TWIN PORTS EXPRESS -the night train -has electric lighted sleeping carriages for occupancy at both Minneapolis and St. Paul depots after 9 p. m. TICKETS 15th and Robert St. St. Paul. Phone 1006 19 Niellet House Blk. Minneapolis N. W. Blg. T. S. 114 or at Station Have you seen the new Northern Pacific play- ing card costs per pack. Try them. THE CONGRESS IS COMING, Will Attend Coming Congress. 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, Dear Sir: Please note some of the names sent for publication by J. Silas Harris, President of the Congress, who will positively appear during the Congress. Dr Reverdy C. Ransom, of New York, Edd. 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. Rev. E. J. Fisher, D. D., pastor of Olivet Baptist Church, Chicago, Ill. Prof. H. M. Tarver, Supt. of Public Schools, San Antonio, Texas Hon. T. A. Spraggins, Jersey City, N. J., Attorney at Law. Dr. W. T. Amiger, Louisville, Pres. Baptist University. Dr. J. T. Caston, Grand Master, U. B. F. and S. M. T., Missouri. There will be many other prominent men and women to speak during 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. 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We claim to be the best advertising medium of the Twin Cities, and when you're not advertised in the Twin City Star, you need not show—that's all. Because the people read the Star for the news, especially in Minneapolis. The day of the Town Crier is past. Be up-to-date, Advertise and Pay for it. A newspaper is the best medium. It reaches the homes and firesides of people who attend public entertainments. These people never go out and loiter around and read hand-bills and hang-up notices. They read the Twin City Star. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. MIN BELL TWIN CITY STAR Democratic Nominee for President of United States. PETER H. Marshall, Foss, Bryan Kern and several others received a few votes on different ballots. The Beginning of the End. The withdrawal of Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama from the presidential contest, after the forty-fifth ballot, made Woodrow Wilson the presidential nominee of the Democratic party. The forty-sixth ballot ended a struggle unprecedented for bitterness in Democratic annals. After the second ballot of the day Woodrow Wilson was within less than 100 votes of the nomination. Either Charles F. Murphy or Oscar W. Underwood by saying the word could nominate him. Why Murphy held out remained a mystery. The New York delegates in caucus just before the convention opened decided to stick to Clark. After two ballots Thomas F. Ryan, as a member of the Virginia delegation, was supporting Wilson. Thomas Taggart of Indiana was already in the Wilson column. Roger Sullivan went over with his fifty-eight Illinois votes. The only man left of the old combination was Murphy. The New York delegation insisted, even after Wilson had picked up 135 votes on two roll calls, that he was at his high water mark and could not be shoved any farther. Clark's Vote Decreasing. New York's ninety votes, by going to Wilson, would settle the thing beyond question. Underwood still had more than twenty votes after the second roll call. By releasing them he could name the candidate. After the first roll call the Clark vote was less than one-third of the convention and therefore no longer in a position to maintain the deadlock without assistance. The forty-fifth ballot showed Wilson still making gains and then Senator Bankhead took the platform and formally withdrew Mr. Underwood's name. "Mr. Underwood directs me to withdraw his name from this convention," said Bankhead, amid impressive silence, adding a tribute of thanks from Underwood for the sincere and loyal support given him. He added that all his friends were now at liberty to vote for whom they pleased. Senator Bankhead was followed by Senator Stone, who formally released all the Clark delegates, and then it seemed inevitable that the nomination of Wilson would come by acclamation. Stone said delegations were perfectly free to vote for whom they choose. But the Missouri delegation would vote for Clark on all ballots regardless of what others might do. Mayor Fitzgerald then took the platform and withdrew the name of Governor Foss. The total vote for Wilson was 990. Clark received 84, and Harmon 12. Two were absent. CONTEST FOR SECOND PLACE Only Two Ballots Necessary to Name Marshall. Despite the fact that the main business of the convention—the nomination of a presidential candidate—had been disposed of floor and galleries were filled for the final session of the convention. "Nominations of candidates for the vice president of the United States are now in order." H. H. Dean of Georgia mounted the platform to make the first nomination. "We want to nominate a real great man," he shouted. From all over the hall came cries of "Clark, Clark, Clark." For several minutes Dean continued amid shouts of "Name your man. Who is he?" When he finally placed Clark in nomination a yell sounded through the hall. Meantime the leaders were exerting every effort to reach Clark on the telephone. As Dean concluded former Governor A. M. Dockery of Missouri hurried to the platform to decline the nomination for Clark. "The Hon. Champ Clark has decided he cannot accept the office of vice president," said Dockery. necessary for choice 726. NEW JERSEY AND INDIANA CARRY AWAY THE HONORS [Image of a man in a suit and tie, facing left]. THOMAS R. MARSHALL. ed to North Dakota and former Senator Purcell placed "Governor Burke of North Dakota in nomination. Kansas seconded the nomination of Burke and Louisiana seconded that of Governor Marshall. Alonzo L. Miles of Maryland placed Mayor James Preston of Baltimore in nomination. Burke Placed in Nomination. Mr. Purcell characterized Governor Burke as a "progressive of progressives." He asserted that Governor Burke would draw many progressive Republican votes to the Democratic ticket. Idaho seconded the nomination of Burke. Samuel Alschler of Illinois took the platform and nominated Elmore W. Hurst of Rock Island, Ill. A motion to limit nominating speeches to five minutes and seconding speeches to three minutes went through by acclamation. F. G. Menzies of Indiana then took the platform and nominated Governor Thomas R. Marshall for the vice presidency. Henry Volmer of Iowa nominated Martin J. Wade. He urged "Wilson and Wade," as an alliterative ticket that would sweep the country. After Miles concluded A. Mitchell Palmer, Wilson manager, asked unanimous consent that the consideration of the vice presidential nomination be suspended and the report of the committee on resolutions received and acted upon. Unanimous consent was obtained and Chairman Kern, chairman of the resolutions committee, read the platform. Platform Is Adopted. The reading of the report of the committee on resolutions consumed nearly an hour. It was listened to with careful attention by the delegates and the few spectators who remained in the hall. When the reading concluded Senator Kern moved the adoption of the report, which was done by vfva voce vote. Governor Brewer of Mississippi offered the formal resolution giving thanks of the convention to National Chairman Norman T. Mack and National Secretary Urey Woodson. It was passed without debate. The other customary resolutions approving the convention committees also were adopted. A series of resolutions praising Baltimore, Mayor Preston, the police and fire departments, the hotels and practically everything else in Baltimore were put through. When the District of Columbia was reached one of the delegates rose and proposed William J. Bryan as a vice presidential candidate. A roar swept the hall as the name was mentioned. Bryan, sitting quiet in his seat in the Nebraska section, was immediately surrounded by a group of supporters urging him to speak. For a time he refused, sitting unmoved in the midst of the storm of disorder. But the uproar increased and finally Bryan climbed upon his chair. "Take the platform. Take the platform shouted the delegates." Surrounded by a small group Bryan made his way to the stage to deliver his valedictory. As Bryan concluded the roll call on the vice presidential nomination was ordered. Vote Scattered on First Ballot. The ballot showed a widely scattered vote and it was apparent early in the roll call that there would be no nomination on the first ballot. Generally the anti-Bryan delegates were inclined to support Marshall, but the lines were not sharply drawn. The Indianan took the lead, however, from the start and many of the Wilson-Bryan states cast their votes for him. The straight Wilson vote generally went to Burke or Chamberlain. The first ballot on the vice presidential nomination gave Marshall 389, Burke 305%, Chamberlain 157. The remainder of the vote was scattered among native sons. The result of the second ballot was announced: Marshall 645½. Burke 387½, Chamberlain 12½. Representative Hughes of New Jersey moved that Marshall be nominated by acclamation but a chorus of dissent followed. Chairman James ordered the roll called. Before the roll call could be begun the North Dakota delegation withdrew the name of Governor Burke and moved that the nomination of Dominating Figure in the Convention at Baltimore. A. B. 1912, by American Press Association. Marshall be made unanimous. Before the motion could be put there was a chorus of "yeas" and the delegates began to crowd out of the hall. No one heard the motion to adjourn or James' announcement that the convention was adjourned sine die. The motion was declared carried at 1:56 and the Democratic convention was over. Bryan Makes His "Valediotory." In the early part of the final session Mr. Bryan had announced his intention of introducing a resolution in effect discharging the national committee from conduct of the coming campaign and allowing Governor Wilson to appoint his own campaign committee. He was dissuaded from this course and instead of making a move that might have stirred up strife he made a little speech which he termed his "valedictory," and in happy vein turned over the mantle of his former leadership as a presidential candidate to Governor Wilson. He pledged his faithful support to the presidential nominee and ended by urging that either Governor Burke or Senator George Chamberlain of Oregon be nominated for vice president. The Nebraskan was understood particularly to favor Governor Burke as a type of the modern progressive. When, after the first ballot, some one moved to make the nomination of Marshall unanimous Mr. Bryan started for the stage to make a statement. The motion was withdrawn before he could speak. When the motion was renewed after the second ballot Mr. Bryan did not protest. CLARK FEELS BITTER TOWARD NEBRASKAN Blames Bryan For His Defeat at Baltimore. Washington, July 3.—On his return to Washington from Baltimore Speaker Clark issued the following statement: "No set of men ever made a better or braver fight for any man in this world than my friends all over the country made for me. They have my heartfelt thanks. We never had money enough even to pay for an adequate supply of postage stamps and literature. I was tied down here by my duties of the speakership. I could, therefore, aid my friends very little. "They made the fight, gave me 200,000 majority in the states where Governor Wilson and I competed in the primaries and caused me to lead on thirty ballots in the convention, in nine of which I had a clear majority. Nevertheless the nomination was bestowed upon Governor Wilson. "I never scratched a Democratic ticket or bolted a Democratic nominee in my life. I shall not change the Democratic habit now. I am too seasoned a soldier not to accept cheerfully the fortunes of war. "I will support Governor Wilson with whatever power I possess and hope he will be elected. "I lost the nomination solely through the vile and malicious slanders of Colonel William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska. True, these slanders were by innuendo and insinulation, but they were no less deadly for that reason." TELEGRAMS DELUGE WILSON Congratulations Received at Rate of 900 an Hour. Seagirt, N. J., July 3.—For a time congratulatory telegrams poured in at the rate of 900 an hour at the residence of Governor Wilson. William J. Bryan did not intrust his congratulations to the wire but called up on the telephone. All of the defeated candidates were first to offer their congratulations and promise support to the nominee. MEN'S EPISCOPAL CLUB WILL GIVE THEIR FIRST Annual Picnic AND OUTING AT SPRING PARK LAKE MINNETONKA Thursday, July 25, 1912 Base Ball—St. Paul vs. Minneapolis; Foot Races of All Kinds. DANCING FROM 3:30 TO 8:30 P. M. McCullough's Music. Trains Leaving St. Paul. 8:55 a. m. 4:40 p. m. 1:30 p. m. 5:30 p. m. Trains Leave Minneapolis. 9:30 a. m. 5:10 p. m. 2:30 p. m. 6:10 p. m. Trains Returning. 5:00 p. m. 9:05 p. m. CLARENCE L. SMITH, President. Wm. J. UTLEY, Treasurer. G. W. EDWARDS, Secretary. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Frank Foulkes, W. A. BenJamin, John La Coste, W. A. McCoy, Chas. Gramby, E. O. Edwards, C. M. Tibbs. CHURCHES. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL 8CURCH 5th Ave. So. and 27th St. Minn. Rev A. H. Leatland, Rector. Service at 8 o'clock P. M. All are Invited. Come. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 23d St. between 9th and 10th Ave. So. 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, 815 Eighth Ave. So. Sunday at 11 a.m. 8 p.m. Sunday school at 1 p.m. Rev E. R. Edwards, Pastor. 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 AVE. 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. ADVERTISEMENTS. SUITS OR OVERCOATS MADE TO ORDER. LADIES' AND GENTS' CLOTHES CLEANED, PRESSED AND REPAIRED. 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 Chicest Stock of Latest Patterns. Perfect Fit. Quality and Work man ship Guaranteed. Reasonable Prices. Special attention given to repairing, cleaning, Let me make your Spring Suit or Overcoat from my Choice. Stock of Late Patterns. Perfect Fit. Quality and Workman's Guaranteed. Reasonable Prices. Special attention given to pairing, cleaning and pressing. Tel. N. W. Cedar 3488. CLIFFORD A. SMITH. 109 E. 8th ST., ST. PAUL, MINN. GROSS BROS. Cleaners, Launderers & Dyers MINNEAPOLIS DYE HOUSE 86-88-90 SO. 10TH STREET PHONE N. W. SOUTH 4936 AUTO LIVERY Low Rates-Quick Service 2826 CHICAGO AVE. RAILROAD MEN'S REST CLUB. 505 W. Madison St., Chicago, Ill. Opp. New Northwestern Depot. Library, Barber Shop, Dining Room. Check Room and Sleeping apartment. Chas. Lytle Pres. B. T. Bibb, Mgr. Rich'd Drew Sec. Tel. Franklin 2839 THE TWIN CITY STAR Independent Republican. No. 46 Saturday, JULY 6, 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 Mail, Postpaid. 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"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. We wish to state that announcements of candidates are not endorsements—just political advertisements for candidates and news for our readers. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. The Negro voters are the "third party," but they have not organized. We are often told by non-subscribers when they want free insertions, what inducements they get from the Big White Dallies, and we are glad of the information. Do you get a year's subscription free as a contribution? Are you stung? "Our Men, Women, and Children," is the motto of the Minnesota Federated Afro-American Women's Clubs. MRS. WASHINGTON FOR PRESIDENT. Mrs. Booker T. Washington may be elected President of the National Federation of Afro-American Clubs at the coming Annual Convention at Hampton, Va. Dr. Washington received his educational training at Hampton Inst. and Hampton, Va. may be the city where Mrs. Washington may receive the highest position of honor in the gift of the Afro-American Women. Let us hope so. NEGRO LABORERS vs. VAGRANCY. Many Negro laborers are employed on the new Post Office Building, and it is probable that more could obtain employment, if they would apply. There is no excuse for vagrancy in Minneapolis among our people. There are contractors who prefer Negro labor on asphalt pavements, buildings, etc., and it is up to the Police Dept., to see that all Negroes are employed. Vags must "get busy." THE SOUTHERN REPUBLICAN SCANDAL. The president is like the high-minded president of a public service corporation who wants his general manager or counsel to get results in council and legislature, but is unwilling to hear anything about the necessary means. We do not hear of any refusal of the president to permit Southern delegates to the Republican national convention to vote for him, but he is taking great pains to pass on the other side of all unpleasant details involved in arranging for this support of his candidacy. The Republican party in the South is a permanent scandal. It has no following, since its Negroes have been disfranchised and its whites ostra-cised, and only leaders enough to fill the federal and organization offices. Extracts from Minneapolis Tribune. It's a year old, but true. THE CITY OF BANGKOK THE RAMSEY COUNTY AFRO-AMERICAN CLUB OF ST. PAUL. The Club of the Desirable Citizens. NEWLY RENOVATED The Ramsey Co., Afro-American Club. (Social) Is an organization which the citizens of the Twin Cities should be proud of. Its membership, which is very large, is composed of the best element of our race, and its roster, has on it the names of men, who in every way are a credit to the organization, which secured its charter in 1901. The club rooms are located at 115 E. Third St., St. Paul, and its appointments are in keeping with the class who enjoy its comforts. The Library and Reading room is elaborately furnished in Mission style, and the library contains congressional records, late editions of current literature, and volumes from our best authors. The pool and billiard room is also quite a feature. The whist-room is large and well fitted with several tables, there are many hard fought games, which would command the criticism of the best players in the congress. The SHOULD BE READ BY EVERY NEGRO. Negro Year Book and Annual Encyclopedia. The Negro Year Book, which has just been published under the auspices of Tuskegee Institute, is the result of a systematic attempt to supply the growing demand from all parts of the United States and many portions of the Old World for accurate and concise information in regard to the history, progress and present status of the Negro Rocé. It is based on a large extent on the inquiries that have come to the Institute and have been turned over for reply to the Department of Research of which Monroe N. Work, the author of this work, is the head. Among the subjects treated in the work are: "A Review of the Negro in 1911," "The Economic Progress of the Negro," "The Negro in the Religious Field," Negro Education," "Negro Soldiers and Heroes," "A Chronological History of the Negro in America." It contains directories of Negro Banks, Negro Towns, Business Leagues, Hospitals, Newspapers, and National and Fraternal Organizations. There are also carefully classified lists of books and articles relating to the Negro. The Year Book which is bound in paper has 229 pages. The information is arranged in a concise, systematic form so as to make it easy of reference. The book is not published as a business venture although it may be so later, provided it finds a sufficient number of readers. In order to determine whether there is sufficient demand for the Year Book to warrant its continued publication in succeeding years a price of 25c has been placed upon it, postage 5c. A considerable reduction will be made to persons desiring ten copies or more. WRITE TODAY. ADDRESS, NEGRO YEAR BOOK COMPANY, TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALABAMA. 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. Attorney Francis has been a center of interest since his return from the big Convention where he was in direct touch with the political leaders of the race. Delegates Ben Davis, Henry Lincoln Johnson, J. C. Napler, Ralph Tyler and our own Attorney Francis, all felt confident of the success of President Taft's forces. Mr. Francis will soon leave for the East on a business trip. Atty. G. H. Woodson of Buxton, In., a Negro, has been nominated for the Legislature of the State of Iowa. His election is almost a certainty. The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. Subscribe to the Star. Two Dollars a Year. TWIN CITY ST'AR AMERICAN CLUB OF ST. PAUL. Desirable Citizens. ENOVATED main feature of the Club is the Photographic Entertainment, selections from the Extravaganzas and Operas, and records of the highest class artists, as Caruso, Melba, as well as our race's favorite comedian Bert Williams. This innovation affords much pleasure to the members. It is gratifying to know that the men of the "Twin Cities" are able to support this club, and its members and their friends, whenever they pass enroute always find their club rooms in good order and in charge of either of these officers. The Club has thrown open its doors to the Delegates visiting the Educational Cngress, Mr. Chas. E. Coleman of the Indenepent Political Club of Omaha, Neb. represents the President, Mr. Alex Tucker, who is on a visit to Denver for his health. L. E. Turpin, See'o. Chas. E. Coleman, Manager. THE POWER OF AN ATTORNEY FACTS IN THE TODD CASE. Atty. McGhee claims he sent money to Atty. Gray in Liberia. Has not produced receipts. Miss Lucille Todd a witness. Atty. W. R. Morris shows records and receipts as Guardian. Minors robbed of inheritance. Miss Lucille Todd, a former resident of Liberia and student at Claflin University, is in the city to re cover money due her brother as beneficiary in the will of her father, the late Julius C. Todd. Mr. Todd was a well known property owner of this city, who migrated to Africa, with his wife and 5 children. One month after arriving at his destination he died, and his wife and infant baby died a week later, leaving the four children, 3 boys and 1 girl, Aaron, Lathrop, Cornelius and Lucille. Mr. Todd left a will and The Gale Co. administered the estate. House and lot, 716 15th Ave. So. Atty. W. R. Morris was appointed guardian of the children in 1895. In 1897 Atty. Fred L. McGhee received the Power of Attorney for the elder children, Lucille and Cornelius, through a lawyer, P. O. Gray of Liberia, and also appointment as guardian for Aaron and Lathrop, the minor children. Atty. Morris filed his last guardians report in the office of Clerk of Probate Court, Oct. 19, 1898. He paid to McGhee the share of the estate due the children, and has receipts for same. The minors never received any money, says Lucille, and McGhee says he sent the money to Gray, Miss Todd has had upon her the care of her younger brothers, and also attended school. Lathrop was killed in the battle of Sakoka, Capetown, in 1910. Aaron is being cared for by friends Lucille and Cornelius have received their share of the money paid by Atty. Morris (less lawyers' commission to P. O. Gray and F. L. McGhee), but the minors have not received their share. Atty. McGhee claims that he sent the money to Gray, but has not produced receipts or orders to show his claim. Atty. McGhee is legally liable for this amount—and legal action will be taken to recover damages. Atty. W. R. Morris represents Miss Todd, who is at present living at Anandale. We do not doubt that Atty. McGhee sent the money, if he did not, he has only followed the precedent laid down by many Negro lawyers, who have lived on such practices, during whose life as "shysters at the bar," who only use that legal right "the Power of Attorney," as a means to Rob their clients, regardless of circumstances. Atty. Morris has the record of every transaction in this case, and, every one knows that his record is honorable and the word of W. R. Morris is held in the highest respect by the judiciary. Atty. McGhee is also a "smart" lawyer—as the records will show). As a rule trickery and dishonesty are the qualifications of a "smart Negro lawyer." Atty. McGhee is a brilliant man and a Negro lawyer of local reputation. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. Subscribe now. A Sad Story. Everything for Women's Wear—Popular Prices Where Fashion Reigns Pearces 403 405 407 NICOLLFT The Very Latest Ideas in all that pertains to Women's Wear. 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