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VOL. 2 Single Copies 5 Cents Dr. Warfield's immediate corps of assistants is as follows: Dr. S. L. Carson, assistant surgeon; Dr. C. A. Brooks, resident physician; Dr. Walter Van Swearingen, pathologist; Dr. George W. Davis, anesthetist; F. D. Henry is chief clerk in the office, with Miss Arsine Elizabeth Jones as stenographer and W. E. Cobb as general clerk. The nurses' staff include Laura MacHale, superintendent; Emma Mae Irwin, assistant superintendent; Martha T. Cabaniss, night supervisor; Marion V. Lucas and Bertha J. Turner, head nurses. What Afro-Americans Are Doing In New Rochelle, N. Y. Always progressive and enterprising, the colored people of New Rochelle, N. have forged ahead along many lines of industry within the past ten years. There has been recently opened fine summer gardens on Brook street, adjoining League hall. The gardens are equipped with all the latest devices such as are used in up to date amusement parks. There is also an open air theater, where refined vaudeville shows are given by professional talent. The liberal patronage which these enterprises are receiving from our people indicates growth in unity and race pride among us. Let business men conduct their establishments with an eye single to the interests of their patrons as well as profit to themselves, and there will be fewer failures for want of proper support. EDUCATORS AND BUSINESS MEN TO HOLD CHAUTAUQUA Central Kentucky Organization Meets In Georgetown Aug. 4. Georgetown, Ky.—The second annual meeting of the Central Kentucky Chautauqua company will be held here for one week, beginning on Sunday, Aug. 4. This will be the principal event for the mouth among the business and professional people of this community. The local committee on entertainment has completed arrangements to care for a large number of delegates and visitors. The meeting is designed to bring together for mutual interchange of views, ideas and methods of work those members of the race engaged in business and the professions. It is to see to what extent progress has been made along the various lines of industry that the officers of the company are urging a large attendance at the coming meeting. The question of patronizing our business and professional concerns will receive considerable attention from those who will read papers and take part in the discussions at the various sessions. The promoters of the association believe that to show the real effort and achievements of the race in business, intelligence and worth to be a stronger argument in favor of full manhood rights than mere oratory or adopting lengthy resolutions which cannot be made effective. The company is offered by persons of known ability and who have the confidence and respect of the people. They are: President, T. L. Ballou, A. B. D. D.; vice president, Rev. F. Fielding; secretary, S. P. Savage; assistant, Miss M. Carter; correspondent Rev. W. C. Oster, A. M.; treasurer, H. C. Finsley, M. D. Potent Factor in Community Life. The New York Historical and Literary society of St. James' Presbyterian church in New York, Rev. William R. Lawton, D. D., pastor, has had a most successful year. Speakers and lecturers of national repute have served on the program of the meetings from month to month. The spirit of uplift has been felt throughout the community. Assistant Attorney General William H. Lewis was the principal speaker at the June meeting of the organization. The musical program was conducted by Mme. Emma De Lyon Leonard. Progress of Foreign Mission Work. The work of foreign missions was ably presented at the general conference of the A. M. E. church, held in Kansas City, Mo., recently, by Bishop W. H. Heard of Monrovia, West Africa; Dr. W. W. Beckett, secretary of missions; Bishop J. Albert Johnson of Cape Town, South Africa; Rev. H. H. Steady of Sierra Leone, and the Rev. J. P. James, who represents the denomination in Samann, Santo Domingo. The progress of the work was described, and plans for the future were outlined. Freeman Puts the Race on Guard. Watch and pray during these political times. Can't tell what the future has in store for the race, says the Indianapolis (Ind.) Freeman. Prepare for acceptable citizenship. Depopulate the jails and workhouses and other places of confinement. INSTITUTION OF WIDE INFLUENCE Superior Advantages Offered by Hospital Under Federal Control in Washington Are Highly Appreciated. What Surgeon in Chief William A. Warfield is Doing. By R. W. THOMPSON. Washington. - Not nearly as many people know as ought to know that there is at the nation's capital, primarily for the benefit of Afro-Americans, one of the very largest and most completely equipped hospitals in the world. This is Freedmen's hospital, established shortly after the civil war as a part of the movement that gave to the race Howard university, its much needed medical school and other facilities for the propagation of higher education. Visitors who come to Washington invariably ask about this magnificent WILLIAM A. WARFIELD, M. D. institution, and it is pointed out as one of the conspicuous "show places" of the town. Freedman's hospital is a government institution—a bureau of the department of the interior—and is supported by direct appropriations by congress. Its privileges are therefore open to all the people, but its functions are for the most part to administer to the needs of sick and injured persons of the Negro race. Patients admitted to the hospital are classed under two heads—United States and the District of Columbia. Nearly 3,000 were received during the past year. In the surgical division 1,767 operations were performed, an increase of 285 over the previous year. The death rate of 5.6 is regarded as very low for a hospital of this kind, where many emergency cases are registered. In the outdoor department 4,839 persons were treated, an increase of 292 over last year. There were 12,712 prescriptions compounded, and the emergency cases numbered 983. Of the 2,900 patients treated during the year 1,882 were residents of the District and 1,018 were from the states. This illustrates the area covered by this great institution and the manifold benefits distributed by it. High and commanding a fine view of the city, the hospital occupies one of the prettiest and most healthful spots to be found anywhere. Dr. William A. Warfield, the alert and ever progressive surgeon in chief, has asked for an appropriation of $60,000 for such a building, and it is likely to be provided for at the next session of congress. The acquisition of the Nurse' home is one of Dr. Warfield's proudest achievements, as he values the nurse training department as one of the truly great features of the hospital service. This year there were forty-two women in the school for nurses. Dr. William A. Warfield has been surgeon in chief of Freedmen's hospital since 1901, rising steadily by meritorious service from interne. first asistant and second assistant surgeon He is a "self made man" in the truest sense of the term. He is a native of Montgomery county, Md. He started his early labors as a farmer's boy, working for 25 cents per day. Dr. Warfield is surrounded by an unusually competent, faithful and loyal corps of assistants, and his consulting staff embraces a long list of the ablest physicians and surgeons of both races in the country. They handle every conceivable type of medical and surgical cases, and in the hospital are performed some of the most intricate and difficult operations known to surgical THRIFTY BUSINESS TOWN. POSTAL SERVICE BILL IMPORTANT Measure Haa a Hard Row to Hoe Before Passage—Shall the Commissioner of the General Land Office in Alaska Have a Motorboat?—A Bill That Interests the Publishers. By ARTHUR W. DUNN. Washington, Aug. 1.—[Special.]—No more important bill to all the people is passed each year than providing for the postal service. The bill is of unusual importance this year owing to the many features it contained when it passed the house which were entirely new and the changes which the senate committee has made. When the bill finally passes the senate it will still have a hard row to hoe, as the house will not take kindly to the changes which the senate has made. By far the most important provision which the bill contains is that relating to parcels post. The house proposed to acquire the express companies and establish a general parcels post service. The senate proposes to establish a zone system by which charges will be greater for a longer than for a shorter haul. Good Roads Provision. We will hear from those who are called the "dirt road statesmen" in the house when that provision is again considered. The Shackleford amendment has been eliminated and a provision for a commission to investigate the subject substituted. The commission plan is the way in which the statesmen always dodge a difficult problem. It postpones action. But the "dirt road statesmen" of the house will not let go without a fight. Of Interest to Publishers. The present postoffice appropriation bill is of great interest to all publishers because it contains a number of provisions which one way or another affect the publishing business. The so called "blue tag system," the sending of mail by freight, has been discontinued. Special provision is made for the circulation of fraternal publications as second class mail. Then there is the Barnhart amendment, which as passed by the house provided that the name of every person interested in a publication should be printed at least once a week or in every issue of less frequent circulation. The senate has modified that amendment by having one publication and the list of interested persons filed in the postoffice department and in the office where the publication is mailed. Senator Newlands was discussing the advantages of a tariff board and was interrupted by Borah of Idaho, who asked: "Does the senator think that the tariff board has the capacity to do something and in that respect has the advantage over the senate?" The Alaska Motorboat. By a yea and nay vote and after a long discussion the senate finally agreed to provide $5,000 for a motorboat for the commissioner of the general land office in Alaska. During the discussion one senator suggested that it ought to be convertible into an iceboat, for there would be more use for it on ice than water. "A flying machine would seem to be more practicable," remarked Senator Fall of New Mexico, "If the motorboat is to follow men who cut timber." And then Jim Reed of Missouri added a little more. "I am convinced that this boat ought to be equipped with armor plate and arms," he said, "and we have no estimate for that expenditure." It is very doubtful whether the house will agree to give the commissioner his motorboat. National Parks and Pork. It roused the lire of western senators when the appropriations for national parks in their section of the country was referred to as "pork barrel" money. Several came back with assertions that for years they had been voting money freely for river and harbor improvements in nearly every state save those of the Rocky mountains, which could not benefit by such appropriations. "It comes with ill grace for men along the Mississippi river," said Myers of Montana, "to talk about 'pork' in this connection when we have expended millions upon millions for the rivers of that region and are asking a few thousands to take care of and improve these great wonder spots of the American continent for the benefit of the whole people." "Dr." like Stephenson. The venerable and wealthy senator from Wisconsin has always been called "Uncle Ike." But we will have to revise the title and call him "Dr." It came about this way: "Uncle Ike" told a newspaper man that a man was very much like a horse and what was good for a horse when sick was good for a man. He also said that a simple little thing he had been using for thirty-nine years had preserved his health. More than that, he said that he had a good remedy for deafness. The newspaper man printed the story, and "Uncle Ike" now receives scores of letters every day asking him for his remedies. Public Reception For Supreme Chanceller in Oakland Aug. 12. The Oakland (Cal.) Sunshine has done the lion's share in giving publicity to the public reception to be given at Germania hall, in Oakland, on Monday evening, Aug. 12, in honor of Sir S. N. Green of New Orleans. Mr Green is the supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, North and South America and the four other continents and is everywhere held in high esteem by the members of the order. He is a delegate to the grand lodge of California, Marshal Nell lodge, No. 4, and Pride of the West lodge, No. 7. The occasion promises to be one of much interest and benefit to the order in that section. Preparations for the accommodation of many visitors have been made. The reception will be free to all. The committee having charge of the affair is composed of J. E. Rivers, chairman; Joseph R. Heilreelson, A. B Martin, L. F. Marsh, S. E. Young, W. W. Anderson, E. W. Levy, C. L. Scott and W. W. Dewson, secretary. EDWARD H. WILSON RESIGNS. President of Sons of Virginia Takes Society by Surprise. The Society of the Sons of Virginia was taken by surprise at the last meeting in July, at which President Edward H. Wilson suddenly resigned. Mr. Wilson had made no complaint to the board of directors nor to the society at any of its meetings. In view of the recommendations of the board of directors recently made that the sick and death benefits be increased beginning with September, it was thought that everything was in line for larger results in securing new members next fall. Vice President Charles H. Turner will be acting president until the annual election of officers in December. The society is strong financially and has had a most successful career for the past fourteen years. Plans are now under way for the annual reception, which is to be held in November. Annual Edition of Florida Sentinel. The annual edition of the Pensacola (Fla.) Sentinel—Mr. M. M. Lewey, editor and proprietor—issued in magazine form, is a most excellent piece of journalistic achievement. It is printed on good paper and is fully illustrated. It contains a graphic account of Dr. Booker T. Washington's Florida tour of last March, facts and figures showing the remarkable progress of the race in Pensacola during the past decade, and some of the institutions which reflect the thrift and intelligence of the race in the state and community. Mr. Lewey is a former member of the Florida legislature and is president of the National Negro Press association. Congratulations, Mr. Lewey. Macon County Leads In Public Schools. There are more public schools for Afro-Americans in Macon county. Ala... than any other county of its size in the southern states. The last count credited Macon county with fifty-seven public schools, beside many other institutions of learning of higher grade. Biennial Meeting of Odd Fellows The members of various lodges of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows are selecting their delegates to the session of the biennial movable committee of the order, which takes place in Atlanta in September. From present indications Ben Davis, editor of the Atlanta Independent, will be elected grand master Grand Secretary James F. Needham will be opposed for reelection by Past Grand Master William L. Houston, Julius C. Johnson of Baltimore has many assurances from various sections of the country of support in his campaign for reelection as grand treasurer African Society Honors J. W. Rutledge, Headed by M. P. Saunders, a committee representing the African Society For Mutual Relief recently presented James Walter Rutledge, chairman of the board of trustees, with $20 in gold in appreciation of faithful services as chairman for twenty-five years. The presentation was made at Mr. Rutledge's home in Brooklyn. Members of the organization present were President C. H. Lansing, ex-President E. V. C. Eato, E. C. Scott, William R. Johnson, A. M. McCombs, H. Cunningham and D. M. Webster. READ THE STAR-IT'S NEWS. WELL EQUIPPED FOR BUSINESS Success of W. Sidney Pittman as an Architect. RECORD OF HIS WORK NOTED Encouragement For Aspiring Young Afro-Americans In the Field of Architecture Found In the Actual Achievements of a Former Student and Graduate of Tuskegee Institute. Houston, Tex. — Ground will be broken here about Aug. 1 for a public library for the colored residents of the city. The library is the result of the liberality of Andrew Carnegie, who gave $15,000. The architect is W. Sidney Pittman, who has drawn plans for some of the largest buildings erected by the race within the last five years. Mr. Pittman is a native of Montgomery, Ala. He was educated at Tuskegee institute, graduating in 1900. He later took the course in architecture at Drexel institute, Philadelphia, afterward returning to Tuskegee, where he taught architecture for several terms. Among the many buildings that he has designed are the Negro building at the Jamestown exposition, the buildings at the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua, Durham, N. C.; the White Rock Baptist church, Durham; the $100,000 Colored Young Men's Christian association building in Washington, the Garfield public school, Washington; the Carnegie library in Montgomery, Ala., and the projected $150,000 building for the Knights of Pythias of Dallas, Tex. The latter building will contain four stories and will be divided into a thea- W. SIDNEY PITTMAN. ter, lodge and office rooms. It will be of brick and stone, with all steel frame- work. Mr. Pittman's work in this section of the country will necessitate himself and family taking up residence in this section for the time being. Mr. Pittman was one of the leading spirits in the upbuilding of Fairmount Heights, a Washington suburb, where he and other prominent Washingtonians made their homes. Although Mr. Pittman's native home is Montgomery, Ala., he has resided in Washington for a number of years. His present residence at 3509 Roseland avenue, Dallas, Tex., is graced by Mrs. Pittman and three children. Mrs. Pittman before her marriage was Miss Portla Washington, daughter of Dr. Booker T. Washington. She is an accomplished pianist, having studied at the New England Conservatory of Music. Mrs. Pittman also studied music for several years in Europe. Notwithstanding her many home duties she still finds time to devote to the study of music and giving instructions to many pupils. The people in the vicinity of her new temporary home will find in Mrs. Pittman an energetic woman, thoroughly interested in the advancement of the race along all lines. Brockton's Successful Business Man One of the most successful dealers in real estate in Brockton, Mass., is Mr. Watt Terry, who owns a long string of houses and store buildings valued at $400,000. When he became a resident of Brockton in 1900 he went to work as a coachman. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. THE SITUATION IN CUBA. Relation Between the Races Said Not to Be Serious. Lista, Havana, Cuba.—There is no marked outward appearance of an estrangement between the races here. The majority of white Cubans have African blood in their veins, and President Gomez is one of them. Everybody who knows Cuban history knows that all who have eyes can see that the cry of white supremacy does not amount to much. Estosnz had more ignorant Jamaicans and Haitians among his followers in the recent uprising than Cubans. White men are investing in Cuban land as though Santiago province did not exist. They know the value of the Platt amendment to Cuba's constitution, and the power of your Uncle Samuel's government. Cuba is destined to become an American protectorate if it is not actually annexed. The Latines cannot govern in the advanced modern way until they have been thoroughly untaught the misgoverning methods of the Spaniard. W. E. Gillespie, Sta. F. R. F. D. No. 2, Minneapolis, Min., after bidding Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Herndon, his sister, goodbye and bon voyage aboard the Carpathia, took ship for Havana to see Cuba during the rainy season, with R. M. R. Nelson of Lista, Havana, Cuba. He arrived June 10 and left Havana July 7, after having traveled more days in Cuba seeking knowledge as a planter and investor than any colored man from the United States. From his report it is predicted that when Mr. Herndon, who is president of the Atlantic Mutual Insurance company, Atlanta, Ga., returns from his three months' European tour in September, there will be formed by himself, Mr. Gillespie and several other to do Negroes a company to take up some of the large tracts Mr. Nelson showed in Pinar del Rio. Mr. Gillespie said if the married Negroes who are treated as brutes in the south would visit Cuba they could see enough if they looked to convince them that Cuba is teeming with opportunities which will enrich the investor and the husbandman. READY FOR ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BUSINESS LEAGUE Effort to Make Chicago Assemblage Greatest in Organization's History. The thirteenth annual meeting of the National Business league will be held in Chicago Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 21, 22 and 23. The local Negro Business league of Chicago has secured the Seventh regiment armory for the sessions. Delegates intending to be present should as early as practicable notify W. D. Neighbors, secretary Chicago Negro Business league, 3517 State street, Chicago, of such intention, so that proper accommodations may be reserved. Last year nearly every state in the Union was represented at the annual meeting held in Little Rock. Officers of the organization are now earnestly at work to secure at Chicago an even larger gathering. The Little Rock meeting set a high standard in point of attendance, attractiveness of program and hospitality of its citizens, but the Chicago league is striving to have the coming meeting surpass all previous ones. The Chicago chamber of commerce joined with the local Negro Business league in inviting the national organization to meet in Chicago and is co-operating to welcome and entertain those who may attend. Very low reduced rates will be offered from all parts of the country and especially from the south to the meeting. Local leagues are urged to elect delegates at once. Experience has shown that the railroad authorities in every section of the country are willing to arrange for special Pullman or tourist car parties. It is earnestly desired that plans for such parties be arranged for as early as practicable. Some of the strongest men and women of the race will be present and speak. These gatherings annually bring together a group of hopeful, energetic aspiring and successful men and women who are doing their part of the world's work. Sessions of the following affiliated organizations will be held at the same time: The National Negro Bankers' association, the National Negro Funeral Directors' association, the National Negro Press association and the National Negro Bar association—a group of the strongest organizations in the country among the Negro people. Must Hold Republican Voters In Line. There is no question about the Negro vote being divided, says the Muskogee (Okla.) Cimeter. A large number of Negroes voted the Democratic ticket in the last election, and a still larger number now threaten to register and vote the Democratic ticket next fall. We must stop this exodus by a close organization, and the work must be started now. VOL. 2 Single Copies 5 Cents science Dr. Warfield's immediate corps of assistants is as follows: Dr. S. L. Carson, assistant surgeon; Dr. C. A. Brooks, resident physician; Dr. Walter Van Swearingen, pathologist; Dr. George W. Davis, anesthetist. F. D. Henry is chief clerk in the office, with Miss Arsine Elizabeth Jones as stenographer and W. E. Cobb as general clerk. The nurses' staff include Laura MacHale, superintendent; Emma Mae Irwin, assistant superintendent; Martha T. Cabaniss, night supervisor; Marion V. Lucas and Bertha J. Turner, head nurses. Always progressive and enterprising, the colored people of New Rochelle, N.Y., have forged ahead along many lines of industry within the past ten years. There has been recently opened fine summer gardens on Brook street, adjoining League hall. The gardens are equipped with all the latest devices such_as are used in up to date amusement parks. There is also an open air theater, where refined vaudeville shows are given by professional talent. The liberal patronage which these enterprises are receiving from our people indicates growth in unity and race pride among us. Let business men conduct their establishments with an eye single to the interests of their patrons as well as profit to themselves, and there will be fewer failures for want of proper support. Georgetown, Ky.—The second annual meeting of the Central Kentucky Chautauqua company will be held here for one week, beginning on Sunday, Aug. 4. This will be the principal event for the mouth among the business and professional people of this community. The local committee on entertainment has completed arrangements to care for a large number of delegates and visitors. The meeting is designed to bring together for mutual interchange of views, ideas and methods of work those members of the race engaged in business and the professions. It is to see to what extent progress has been made along the various lines of industry that the officers of the company are urging a large attendance at the coming meeting. The question of patronizing our business and professional concerns will receive considerable attention from those who will read papers and take part in the discussions at the various sessions. The promoters of the association believe that to show the real effort and achievements of the race in business, intelligence and worth to be a stronger argument in favor of full manhood rights than mere oratory or adopting lengthy resolutions which cannot be made effective. Freeman Puts the Race on Guard. Watch and pray during these political times. Can't tell what the future has in store for the race, says the Indianapolis (ind.) Freeman Prepare for acceptable citizenship. Depopulate the faits and workhouses and other places of confinement. INSTITUTION OF WIDE INFLUENCE ESTABLISHED MANY YEARS. Superior Advantages Offered by Hospital Under Federal Control In Washington Are Highly Appreciated. What Surgeon In Chief William A. Warfield is Doing. By R. W. THOMPSON, Washington. — Not nearly as many people know as ought to know that there is at the nation's capital, primarily for the benefit of Afro-Americans, one of the very largest and most completely equipped hospitals in the world. This is Freedmen's hospital, established shortly after the civil war as a part of the movement that gave to the race Howard university, its much needed medical school and other facilities for the propagation of higher education. Visitors who come to Washington invariably ask about this magnificent JOHN H. HARRIS WILLIAM A. WARFIELD, M. D. institution, and it is pointed out as one of the conspicuous 'show places' of the town. Freedman's hospital is a government institution—a bureau of the department of the interior—and is supported by direct appropriations by congress. Its privileges are therefore open to all the people, but its functions are for the most part to administer to the needs of sick and in injured persons of the Negro race. Patients admitted to the hospital are classed under two heads—United States and the District of Columbia. Nearly 3,000 were received during the past year. In the surgical division 1,767 operations were performed, an increase of 285 over the previous year. The death rate of 5.6 is regarded as very low for a hospital of this kind, where many emergency cases are registered. In the outdoor department 4,839 persons were treated, an increase of 292 over last year. There were 12,712 prescriptions compounded, and the emergency cases numbered 983. Of the 2,900 patients treated during the year 1,882 were residents of the District and 1,018 were from the states. This illustrates the area covered by this great institution and the manifold benefits distributed by it. High and commanding a fine view of the city, the hospital occupies one of the prettiest and most healthful spots to be found anywhere. Dr. William A. Warfield, the alert and ever progressive surgeon in chief, has asked for an appropriation of $60,000 for such a building, and it is likely to be provided for at the next session of congress. The acquisition of the Nurses' home is one of Dr. Warfield's proudest achievements, as he values the nurse training department as one of the truly great features of the hospital service. This year there were forty-two women in the school for nurses. Dr. William A. Warfield has been surgeon in chief of Freedmen's hospital since 1901, rising steadily by meritorious service from interne, first asistant and second assistant surgeon. He is a "self made man" in the truest sense of the term. He is a native of Montgomery county, Md. He started his early labors as a farmer's boy, working for 25 cents per day. Dr. Warfield is surrounded by an unusually competent, faithful and loyal corps of assistants, and his consulting staff embraces a long list of the ablest physicians and surgeons of both races in the country. They handle every conceivable type of medical and surgical cases, and in the hospital are performed some of the most intricate and difficult operations known to surreal THRIFTY BUSINESS TOWN. What Afro-Americans Are Doing In New Rochelle, N. Y. EDUCATORS AND BUSINESS MEN TO HOLD CHAUTAUQUA Central Kentucky Organization Meets In Georgetown Aug. 4. The company is officered by persons of known ability and who have the confidence and respect of the people They are: President, T. L. Ballou A. B. D. D.; vice president, Rev. F. Fielding; secretary, S. P. Savage; assistant, Miss M. Carter; correspondent Rev. W. C. Oster, A. M.; treasurer, H. C. Finsley, M. D. Potent Factor in Community Life. The New York Historical and Literary society of St. James' Presbyterian church in New York, Rev. William R. Lawton, D. D., pastor, has had a most successful year. Speakers and lecturers of national repute have served on the program of the meetings from month to month. The spirit of uplift has been felt throughout the community. Assistant Attorney General William H. Lewis was the principal speaker at the June meeting of the organization. The musical program was conducted by Mme. Emma De Lyon Leonard. Progress of Foreign Mission Work. The work of foreign missions was ably presented at the general conference of the A. M. E. church, held in Kansas City, Mo., recently, by Bishop W. H. Heard of Monrovia, West Africa; Dr. W. W. Beckett, secretary of missions; Bishop J. Albert Johnson of Cape Town, South Africa; Rev. H. H. Steady of Sierra Leone, and the Rev. J. P. James, who represents the denomination in Samanna, Santo Domingo. The progress of the work was described, and plans for the future were outlined. POSTAL SERVICE BILL IMPORTANT Measure Haa a Hard Row to Hoe Before Passage—Shall the Commissioner of the General Land Office in Alaska Have a Motorboat?—A Bill That Interests the Publishers. By ARTHUR W. DUNN. Washington, Aug. 1.—[Special.]—No more important bill to all the people is passed each year than providing for the postal service. The bill is of unusual importance this year owing to the many features it contained when it passed the house which were entirely new and the changes which the senate committee has made. When the bill finally passes the senate it will still have a hard row to hoe, as the house will not take kindly to the changes which the senate has made. By far the most important provision which the bill contains is that relating to parcels post. The house proposed to acquire the express companies and establish a general parcels post service. The senate proposes to establish a zone system by which charges will be greater for a longer than for a shorter haul. Good Roads Provision. We will hear from those who are called the "dirt road statesmen" in the house when that provision is again considered. The Shackleford amendment has been eliminated and a provision for a commission to investigate the subject substituted. The commission plan is the way in which the statesmen always dodge a difficult problem. It postpones action. But the "dirt road statesmen" of the house will not let go without a fight. Of Interest to Publishers. The present postoffice appropriation bill is of great interest to all publishers because it contains a number of provisions which one way or another affect the publishing business. The so-called "blue tag system," the sending of mail by freight, has been discontinued. Special provision is made for the circulation of fraternal publications as second class mail. Then there is the Barnhart amendment, which as passed by the house provided that the name of every person interested in a publication should be printed at least once a week or in every issue of less frequent circulation. The senate has modified that amendment by having one publication and the list of interested persons filed in the postoffice department and in the office where the publication is mailed. Borah's Sarcastic Query. Senator Newlands was discussing the advantages of a tariff board and was interrupted by Borah of Idaho, who asked: "Does the senator think that the tariff board has the capacity to do something and in that respect has the advantage over the senate?" The Alaska Motorboat. By a yea and nay vote and after a long discussion the senate finally agreed to provide $5,000 for a motorboat for the commissioner of the general land office in Alaska. During the discussion one senator suggested that it ought to be convertible into an iceboat, for there would be more use for it on ice than water. "A dying machine would seem to be more practicable," remarked Senator Fall of New Mexico, "if the motorboat is to follow men who cut timber." And then Jim Reed of Missouri added a little more, "I am convinced that this boat ought to be equipped with armor plate and arms," he said, "and we have no estimate for that expenditure." It is very doubtful whether the house will agree to give the commissioner his motorboat. National Parks and Pork. It roused the lire of western senators when the appropriations for national parks in their section of the country was referred to as "pork barrel" money. Several came back with assertions that for years they had been voting money freely for river and harbor improvements in nearly every state save those of the Rocky mountains, which could not benefit by such appropriations. "It comes with ill grace for men along the Mississippi river," said Myers of Montana. "to talk about 'pork' in this connection when we have expended millions upon millions for the rivers of that region and are asking a few thousands to take care of and improve these great wonder spots of the American continent for the benefit of the whole people." "Dr." Ike Stephenson. The venerable and wealthy senator from Wisconsin has always been called "Uncle Ike." But we will have to revise the title and call him "Dr." It came about this way: "Uncle Ike" told a newspaper man that a man was very much like a horse and what was good for a horse when sick was good for a man. He also said that a simple little thing he had been using for thirty-nine years had preserved his health. More than that, he said that he had a good remedy for deafness. The newspaper man printed the story, and "Uncle Ike" now receives scores of letters every day asking him for his remedies. Public Reception For Supreme Chan caller in Oakland Aug. 12. The Oakland (Cal.) Sunshine hall done the lion's share in giving publicity to the public reception to be given at Germania hall, in Oakland, on Monday evening, Aug. 12, in honor of Sir S. N. Green of New Orleans. Mr Green is the supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, North and South America and the four other continents and is everywhere held in high esteem by the members of the order. He is a delegate to the grand lodge of California, Marshal Nell lodge, No. 4, and Pride of the West lodge, No. 7. The occasion promises to be one of much interest and benefit to the order in that section. Preparations for the accommodation of many visitors have been made. The reception will be free to all. The committee having charge of the affair is composed of J. E. Rivers, chairman; Joseph R. Healreilson, A. B Martin, L. F. Marsh, S. E. Young, W. W. Anderson, E. W. Levy, C. L. Scott and W. W. Dewson, secretary. EDWARD H. WILSON RESIGNS. President of Sons of Virginia Takes Society by Surprise. The Society of the Sons of Virginia was taken by surprise at the last meeting in July, at which President Edward H. Wilson suddenly resigned. Mr. Wilson had made no complaint to the board of directors nor to the society at any of its meetings. In view of the recommendations of the board of directors recently made that the sick and death benefits be increased beginning with September, it was thought that everything was in line for larger results in securing new members next fall. Vice President Charles H. Turner will be acting president until the annual election of officers in December. The society is strong financially and has had a most successful career for the past fourteen years. Plans are now under way for the annual reception, which is to be held in November. Annual Edition of Florida Sentinel. The annual edition of the Pensacola (Fla.) Sentinel—Mr. M. M. Lewey, editor and proprietor—issued in magazine form, is a most excellent piece of journalistic achievement. It is printed on good paper and is fully illustrated. It contains a graphic account of Dr. Booker T. Washington's Florida tour of last March, facts and figures showing the remarkable progress of the race in Pensacola during the past decade, and some of the institutions which reflect the thrift and intelligence of the race in the state and community. Mr. Lewey is a former member of the Florida legislature and is president of the National Negro Press association. Congratulations, Mr. Lewey. Macon County Leads in Public Schools. There are more public schools for Afro-Americans in Macon county. Ala., than any other county of its size in the southern states. The last count credited Macon county with fifty-seven public schools, beside many other institutions of learning of higher grade. Biennial Meeting of Odd Fellows Biennial Meeting of Odd Fellows. The members of various lodges of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows are selecting their delegates to the session of the biennial movable committee of the order, which takes place in Atlanta in September. From present indications Ben Davis, editor of the Atlanta Independent, will be elected grand master Grand Secretary James F. Needham will be opposed for reelection by Past Grand Master William L. Houston. Julius C. Johnson of Baltimore has many assurances from various sections of the country of support in his campaign for re-election as grand treasurer African Society Honors J. W. Rutledge, Hended by M. P. Saunders, a committee representing the African Society For Mutual Relief recently presented James Watter Rutledge, chairman of the board of trustees, with $20 in gold in appreciation of faithful services as chairman for twenty-five years. The presentation was made at Mr. Rutledge's home in Brooklyn. Members of the organization present were President C. H. Lansing, ex-President E. V. C. Eato, C. E. Scott, William R. Johnson, A. M. Combs, H. Cunningham and D. M. Webster. READ THE STAR'S NEWS READ THE STAR-IT'S NEWS. WELL EQUIPPED FOR BUSINESS Success of W. Sidney Pittman as an Architect. RECORD OF HIS WORK NOTED Encouragement For Aspiring Young Afro-Americans In the Field of Architecture Found in the Actual Achievements of a Former Student and Graduate of Tuskegee Institute. Houston, Tex. - Ground will be broken here about Aug. 1 for a public library for the colored residents of the city. The library is the result of the liberality of Andrew Carnegie, who gave $15,000. The architect is W. Sidney Pittman, who has drawn plans for some of the largest buildings erected by the race within the last five years. Mr. Pittman is a native of Montgomery, Ala. He was educated at Tuskegee institute, graduating in 1000. He later took the course in architecture at Drexel institute, Philadelphia, afterward returning to Tuskegee, where he taught architecture for several terms. Among the many buildings that he has designed are the Negro building at the Jamestown exposition, the buildings at the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua, Durham, N. C.; the White Rock Baptist church, Durham; the $100,000 Colored Young Men's Christian association building in Washington, the Garfield public school, Washington; the Carnegie library in Montgomery, Ala., and the projected $150,000 building for the Knights of Pythias of Dallas, Tex. The latter building will contain four stories and will be divided into a thea- PETER H. W. BIDNEY PITTMAN. ter, lodge and office rooms. It will be of brick and stone, with all steel framework. Mr. Pittman's work in this section of the country will necessitate himself and family taking up residence in this section for the time being. Mr. Pittman was one of the leading spirits in the upbuilding of Fairmount Heights, a Washington suburb, where he and other prominent Washingtonians made their homes. Although Mr. Pittman's native home is Montgomery, Ala., he has resided in Washington for a number of years. His present residence at 3509 Roseland avenue, Dallas, Tex., is graced by Mrs. Pittman and three children. Mrs. Pittman before her marriage was Miss Portia Washington, daughter of Dr. Booker T. Washington. She is an accomplished pianist, having studied at the New England Conservatory of Music. Mrs. Pittman also studied music for several years in Europe. Notwithstanding her many home duties she still finds time to devote to the study of music and giving instructions to many pupils. The people in the vicinity of her new temporary home will find in Mrs. Pittman an energetic woman, thoroughly interested in the advancement of the race along all lines. Brockton's Successful Business Man One of the most successful dealers in real estate in Brockton, Mass., is Mr. Watt Terry, who owns a long string of houses and store buildings valued at $400,000. When he became a resident of Brockton in 1900 he went to work as a coachman. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. THE SITUATION IN CUBA. Relation Between the Races Said Not to Be Serious. Lista, Havana, Cuba.—There is no marked outward appearance of an estrangement between the races here. The majority of white Cubans have African blood in their veins, and President Gomez is one of them. Everybody who knows Cuban history knows that all who have eyes can see that the cry of white supremacy does not amount to much. Estinoz had more ignorant Jamaicans and Haitians among his followers in the recent uprising than Cubans. White men are investing in Cuban land as though Santiago province did not exist. They know the value of the Platt amendment to Cuba's constitution, and the power of your Uncle Samuel's government. Cuba is destined to become an American protectorate if it is not actually annexed. The Latins cannot grow in the advanced modern way until they have been thoroughly untaught the misgoverning methods of the Spaniard. W. E. Gillespie, Sta. F. R. F. D. No. 2, Minneapolis, Minn., after bidding Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Herndon, his sister, goodbye and bon voyage aboard the Carpathia, took ship for Havana to see Cuba during the rainy season, with R. M. R. Nelson of Lista, Havana, Cuba. He arrived June 10 and left Havana July 7, after having traveled more days in Cuba seeking knowledge as a planter and investor than any colored man from the United States. From his report it is predicted that when Mr. Herndon, who is president of the Atlantic Mutual Insurance company, Atlanta, Ga., returns from his three months' European tour in September, there will be formed by himself, Mr. Gillespie and several other well to do Negroes a company to take up some of the large tracts Mr. Nelson showed in Pinar del Rio. Mr. Gillespie said if the married Negroes who are treated as brutes in the south would visit Cuba they could see enough if they looked to convince them that Cuba is teeming with opportunities which will enrich the investor and the husbandman. READY FOR ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BUSINESS LEAGUE. Effort to Make Chicago Assemblage Greatest in Organization's History. The thirteenth annual meeting of the National Business league will be held in Chicago Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 21, 22 and 23. The local Negro Business league of Chicago has secured the Seventh regiment armory for the sessions. Delegates intending to be present should as early as practicable notify W. D. Neighbors, secretary Chicago Negro Business league, 8517 State street, Chicago, of such intention, so that proper accommodations may be reserved. Last year nearly every state in the Union was represented at the annual meeting held in Little Rock. Officers of the organization are now earnestly at work to secure at Chicago an even larger gathering. The Little Rock meeting set a high standard in point of attendance, attractiveness of program and hospitality of its citizens, but the Chicago league is striving to have the coming meeting surpass all previous ones. The Chicago chamber of commerce joined with the local Negro Business league in inviting the national organization to meet in Chicago and is co-operating to welcome and entertain those who may attend. Very low reduced rates will be offered from all parts of the country and especially from the south to the meeting. Local leagues are urged to elect delegates at once. Experience has shown that the railroad authorities in every section of the country are willing to arrange for special Pullman or tourist car parties. It is earnestly desired that plans for such parties be arranged for as early as practicable. Some of the strongest men and women of the race will be present and speak. These gatherings annually bring together a group of hopeful, energetic, aspiring and successful men and women who are doing their part of the world's work. Sessions of the following affiliated organizations will be held at the same time: The National Negro Bankers' association, the National Negro Funeral Directors' association, the National Negro Press association and the National Negro Bar association—a group of the strongest organizations in the country among the Negro people. Must Hold Republican Voters in Line There is no question about the Negro vote being divided, says the Muskogee Oklan (Oklan) Cimeter. A large number of Negroes voted the Democratic ticket in the last election, and a still larger number now threaten to register and vote the Democratic ticket next fall. We must stop this exodus by a close organization, and the work must be started now. | | saa ~ MINNEAPOLIS We BEG that those who bend notes will Write Facts Piainly—on One Bide of the Paper—Leave a Space between each item, and Use Com- mon Sense. This is very important. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH. 1120 8th St. So. Rey. T. J. Carter, Pastor. 11 A. M., Communion Service. Text: “The Lord’s Supper.” 12:30. Sunday School, conducted by Mr. Henry Richardson, Supt. 3:30, Forum meeting. 8 P. M, Preaching by Pastor. Come and hear Rev. Carter on these topics! The People’s Christian Mission, 1312 3rd St. So. Z Services every evening at 7:30 p. m, Special services all day Sunday. Preaching at 11 oclock a.m. Sunday School 1:30 p. m. Praise Meeting 3 All are welcome. Rev. G. W. Mitchell, Pastor. Ee eT OT TR See ees ‘The Sunday School of St. Thomas Episcopal Church will be held every Sunday at 11 A. M, All are invited to attend. Mrs. R. A. Van Hook, the superintendent, wishes to enroll with this class many of the children who have never atended a Sunday School. Parents should interest their children in this work. It {s unreasonable to expect any one to report “facts” in these “Society Events” when they are not given. After our issue everyone is in the wrong place and all ir confusion. The Star does not cater to Society, and hereafter we will only insert articles when written, signed and paid for by some society leader (and this won't happen often). One of the most nauseating discussions is “Who is who?” There is some social rivalry here, wait until the melting pot bolls over, and there may be enough select lett to be called “Society.”—Remem- Der that true character is after all your best advertisement. Mr. and Mrs, Alonzo Price have pur- chased property at 820 E. 36th St. Mc- Dew, the real estate dealer, closed the deal for $3,500. Mr. McDew is handling some first class properties now and is selling some good homes to Negroes in desirable localities. Miss Cecil Young of Winnipeg, a niece of Mrs, Walter Dodson, 2840 15th Ave. 8o., is spending two weeks in the city as the guest of her aunt. Misses Anna Smith and Hattle Hud- nut left Monday for Chicago after a delightful visit. Mrs, Marguerite Washington, 1600 Penn Ave. is in Chicago, where she is purchasing supplies in connection with her business, and visiting friends. Mr, and Mrs. Allen Turner of Kan- eas City, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. ‘Thos. Turner, 623 6th St. No. Mrs, Geo. Williams, 1819 5th Ave. So, suffered a slight stroke of par ‘alisis on Saturday night. Mrs. H. Michaels and daughter, Miss Viola Michaels of Charleston, 8. C. are visiting Charles Michaels, 627 Sth St. No. Messrs. H. J. Shelton and B. V. Hol- Mman of Duluth were in the city last week. Mr. C. T, Mason has moved from 1924 4th St. 8. E., to 3629 Columbus Ave. Dr. M. W. Judy resides at 3583 4th ‘Ave. 80. : The funeral of Mrs. Mamie Carter, who died at the residence of Mrs. J. H. Guilbert, 534 Aldrich Ave., will be held at Amor’s Undertaking Rooms, on Monday at 2:30 P. M. A PAINFUL ACCIDENT. Mr. Frank Preston is in the Royal Victoria Hospital at Montreal, Can., where he has been duting the past two weeks suffering from a rupture, caused by a fall from a step ladder while working in the Sleeping Car Dept. of the C. P. Ry. Mr. Preston is improving and has the best wishes of his many friends. His son was killed several weeks ago, in St. Paul by an auto. 3 F. Peoples, the Contractor and Builder, is securing a great number of contracts both in Minneapolis and im St. Paul. His work has proven to de very satisfactory. If you are going to build, it will Pay you to figure with F. Peoples be fore you let the contract. Mr. John C. Singleton, brother of Inte Nimrod Singleton {s in the city, Fesiding at 409 13th Ave. So. He is © professional musician, plays clari Ret and saxophone. He will leave for Chicago on Aug. 14th, to join his com- ‘pany. EVERYBODY'S DOING IT! DOING WHAT? Having F, Peoples build their homes. ~ He guarantees the best workman- ‘hip at the very lowest prices. AN’ IMPORTANT NOTICE. The Star has received many com- pliments recently, and we are grate- ful, but what about the necessary where-with-all? Don’t forget that a part payment on your subscription will be most helpful to make the Twin City Star what it should be. The Editor and Publisher does not intend to give his time, energy and finance to a public, unless they financially support him. ‘There are many staunch supporters of the Star, but few in pro- portion to our population. We must have a larger paid up subscription Uist to continue, and cannot do so un- less we get it. Remit by P. O. Order and you have a receipt. Hoping that many who are delinquent will take no- tice and act accordingly. I am yours for the interest of all—The Editor. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS. ‘8t. James Commandery No. 11, K. T. T. B, James, B. C.; Geo, W. Brown, Gen.; W. R. Morris, Capt. Gen.; F. W. Lewis, Prelate; F. D. Gamble, 8. W.; C. H. Robinson, J. W.; Jas. Ed- dings, Treas.; Geo. Johnson, Ree.; F. A. Celestine, Stand. Bearer; L. J. Al len, Sword Bearer; F. McKenzie, Sentinel. GRAND MOONLIGHT EACURSION. ‘The, Culture Club of St. Paul will give a Grand Excursion on Thursday Evening, Aug. 8th. The proceeds are to furnish the Club Rooms. McCul- lough’s Orchestra will play. Tickets 50 cents. The following committee guarantees a pleasant evening: J. H. Charleston, M. A. Bolling, E. C. Walk- er, D. R. Crane, H. R, Crawford, J. H. Sherwood, H. G. Johnson, Vernon Barksdale, Walter Goins, R. A, Ward, Wm. Godette. Boat leaves foot of Jackson St. at 8:30 P. M. WHERE TO TRADE. ‘The Honest merchant {s a Success ful marchant; the Successful mer chant Knows the Advantage of Ad vortisiug what he has for sale. Stores and business places advertis- tng in THE TWIN CITY STAR are the best places at which to spend your money and get your money's worth, FIVE CENTS A LINE. Send 25¢ In stamps with your “Rent ads.” and they will be Inserted, and a copy containing Insertion will be sent to your address. Write plainly. Address The Twin City Star, Minneapolis. Mrs. Fred Hyatt will visit Duluth for 2 weeks as the guest of Mrs. Hol- mian accompanied by Mrs. Mason who will visit Mrs, Richardson. Mrs. W. H. Walker, 3029 Grand Ave. {s visiting her mother who {s ill in Council Grove, Kan. She will remain about 5 weeks. FOR SALE. 7-room modern house, near new High School. Hardwood finish down stairs and hardwood floors in cham- ders, Lot 388x127 to alley. Cement walk and steps, and combination lights. Large back porch, sealed for sleeping porch. Screens, storm sash and doors throughout. Shed in rear. Coal cellar adjoining cellar. Price $3,000.00 Suitable terms. Clinton Ave, near 38th. Inquire at 607 4th St. Bo. We have on 2ist Ave. near Lake St,, a new and modern home, 9 rooms, full basement, stationary wash tubs in laundry and cooling rooms, large and beautiful lot 60x170 to alley, we are offering this place at sacrifice, for quick sale. $500 will handle. LYNHURST—New strictly mod- ern Groom Bungalo, over-looking Lake Harriet, must be sold at once, here's what perhaps you are looking for. Owner instructs me to sell to anyone. Race or color don't cut any figure, its money—$1,000 will handle. McDew, 610 Sykes Bik. UNFURNISHED ROOMS TO LET. ‘Three rooms, upstairs, water, near car line—$6.00, Apply Lewis Ewing, 816 bth St. So. DICKERSON’S 208 HENNEPIN AVE. Now Is the time, Dickersons, the Place and you have the Girl. Every- thing delightful, service, culsine, and ‘appointments. Music every evening. ) “OPENED FOR COLORED 4 : PEOPLE.” ‘ ‘ FOR RENT ‘ } 4-Room Flats, $8, $10 and $12 4 } per month. Gas, Toilets, Water, 3 , Wet Sink. Half block from Pub- $ | He School, 1% blocks from | } Bloomington car. Will be ready 3 by first of August. { : FOR SALE. ' | 10-Room Duplex, Gas, Wa- 4 » ter, ete. (easy).........$2,000 | | 9-Room House, Water and 4 } Sewer, (easy) .......--$1,200 » 24-Room Flat House, , _ (Some bargain, easy). .$3,000 ; Don't Let Opportunities Pass ‘You By, See 4, TURNER WALL, ; Room 236 Boston Block. ' Phone N, W. Nic. 2188, TWIN CITY STAR sT. PAUL “ROUND THE Thursday, Aug.8 DR. WILLIAMS RETURNS TO CHICAGO, ‘The inimitable surgeon, Dr. Dantel H. Williams and Chicago's social prince, Mr. Julius Avendorph, passed through the city enroute home to Chicago from Camp DuGhee in Wis- consin. They brought with them an enviable string of fish, having sever- al northern types; the smallest not less than five pounds and the largest twelve, together with a string of bass that any man would like to bring along. They show the effects of sun- burn. Mrs. George Sleet will take a week's end at Camp DuGhee in Wis- consin. We know what baby Sleet will look like when he comes back from fresh cow's milk and country rome On the evening of July 15th Mrs. D, . Beasley of Marion St., St. Paul, en- tertained at dinner in honor of Miss Hazel Ricks and Mr. Ernest Ricks of Towa Falls, Iowa. Covers were laid for twelve. Those present were: Misses Hazel Ricks, Gertrude How- ard, Floretta Turner, Lela Manning, Ida Mae Johnson, Ida Loomis, Blanche Walker; Messrs. Ernest Ricks, Earl Walker, W. Baily, Henry Johnson. At 8:30, the guests retired to the home of Miss I. M. Johnson of Wood- bridge St, to a card party in honor of the visitors. Mr. Ricks returned home Tuesday, his sister still remains the guest of Misses Walker and Jobn- son. FORUM MEETING. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH. SUNDAY, ANG. 4th. ‘The K. P. Excursion to Carver, Minn, The Sunday Schools picnic at Minnehaha Falls. The Lawn Fete at St. Peters, Claver Church, St, Paul and the Odd Fellows’ Boat Excursion were the social features of the week. All were well attended. Men’s Episcopal Club ANNUAL PICNIC THURSDAY, AUG, 22, 1912 ANTLERS PARK THE DAN PATON ELECTRIC LINE. BOATING, BATHING, FISHING. Refreshments served. Dancing checks 10c. Dancing from 3 to 9 P. M. Excursion Train leaves 54th St. and Nicollet Ave. at 10 A. M. and 1:45 P. M. Leaving St. Paul take Selby Lake car and change at Nicollet Ave. for 64th St. Station. RETURNING AT 9:15 P.M. Tickets sold by committee at sta- tion only. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. W. C. Jeffrey, Z. A. Pope, Wm. Dos- ton, Jas. A. Roberts, E. D. Bludsoe, Jno. M, Allison, Frank Terry, Dr. R. 8. Brown. CHALLENGE: ‘Oh you Athletes. It is base ball. Walters of Minneapolis will play the Waiters of St. Paul, anywhere, on any terms, any place, Lexington Park preferred.’ Address ‘any communica- tion to Philip F. Hale, Head Waiter, University Club, Minneapolis, Minn. Any time — Anderson, Cuthbert, Chapman, Williams, wake up. Philip F. Hale. LARGE NOSES POPULAR. ‘The nose plays a very important part in Japan, because noses constl- tute about the only distinction be- tween one Jap and another. The nose is the only feature that attracts atten- ton, As there are very few large noses to be found there, a Indy with a large nose is regarded as one éspecial- ly gifted by nature, She is invariably a reigning beauty and the envy of her less favored sisters. In all female Japanese pictures the artists are care- ful to make the nose of generous dl- mensions. They also have a good nose for taste in beers, and the Jap 1s not slow in picking golden grain Delt as his favorite, because they taste dest of any. ST. PAUL'S ACCOMPLISHED DENTIST. Dr. W. F. Watkins, who has been located at Montgomery, Ala., far the past six years during which time he has been the dentist for Tuskee In- stitute, Is now located in the New: ton Building at Northeast corner of Sth and Minnesota—entrance at 359 Minnesota St. Dr. Watkins will open Ris office Aug. ist, the patronage of the Twin Cities should be his.—adv. ROUND THE GLOBE Named Lion, a new British battle cruiser has cost $10,500,000. Beet sugar to a total of 14,000,000 tons is produced every year. In Scotland during last month over 100,000 poor persons were in receipt of relief, ‘Thirteen Hebrew or Yiddish papers are published in New York, three of them being dailies. ‘ ‘The first boating club for German girls was started last autumn at Cas- vel with thirty members. During the last seven years the farm. ing population of New South Wales bas increased by 7,000 people. From deep water in the Atlantic te deep water in the Pacific the Panama eanal will be fifty miles in length. ‘The imperial German postoffice has a new machine for printing stamps tn rolls, which are used in automatic slot selling devices, It is elghty-three years since the first horse drawn public omnibus ran in England. The first public motorbus ran eight years ago. ‘A German firm has been awarded a bridge contract by the Volga-Bugulma rallway for a $5,000,000 structure across the Volga near Stmbirsk, Rus- aa. None of the sewage of Berlin is al: lowed to empty into the river or ca- nals of that city. It ts all pumped through large pipes to the city sewage farms. Spectal orange colored spectacles to protect the eyes of wireless operators from ultra violet rays in the sparks have been placed on the market in France. A single province of India has 22,- 000,000 of inhabitants, for whom there are twenty-one foreign missionaries, or ‘one missionary to each million of pop- ulation. Lawn tennis has become very popu. lar among Japanese high schoo) and college students. Intercollegiate games have also become popuiar among the students and thelr friends. The supreme court of Leipzig has 4ecided In the case of a waitress who was dismissed for firting with cus tomers that filrting was not criminal and was necessary for a waitress, ‘The question, now receiving serious attention, of deepening the harbor of Hongkong {s of spectal interest to the United States, because the deep draft vessels now visiting that Chinese port are almost entirely American. Women tax payers of Wiener-Neu- stadt and Waldhofen, in Austria, have just been given the right to vote in person instead of by proxy, as hereto- fore, and voting has been made com- pulsory for both men and women. Tt has been estimated by the geolog- teal survey that the available water power of the United States at mint- mum flow 1s approximately 86,000,000 horsepower and that this can be in- ‘ereased five or six times by suitable storage facilities. | The federal arsembly of Switzerland has issued a decree, subject to the ref. erendum, that, beginning with the next year, the importation, manufacture Keeping in store, exposing for sale and the sale of artificial wine and artif. dal cider ts prohibited. Car seals are not in use on British railroads, as tn the United States. The Usual custom ts to bolt and lock the doors. In the case of very valuable freight or bullion, additional protec: tion is afforded by ove or more officials traveling inside the car. ‘The Brazilian government is erecting a large building at Rio de Janetro for the library of the National Institute of Music. It will be one of the larges musical Ibraries in existence, and s special feature will be dictionaries and ‘books on music in every language. | Italy has been behind other Euro pean nations In the matter of airships but within the last few months much has been done to stir up enthusiasm 4 National Aero league has been form ed to raise funds. The primary scope of the aeroplanes {s to be military. | In England a decided impetus has been given to the “back-to-the-country’ movement by the increased cost of liv ing in the large cities and the cheapen ing of the traveling facilities, Resi: dences from thirty to Afty miles from | London are in greater demand that over. | Amoy, in China, sends about 2000, 000 nareissus bulbs to the United States every year. The declared value of these bulbs in 1910 was $10,514 an¢ fm 1911 $7,043. This is also the part o China trom which a great amount o' the joss sticks in this country are im ported. | Im Germany there is # total numbei of 11,900 women filling honorary pos! tions ip cities and on charity boards In 155 municipalities 7,000 women ar tm active service for the care of th poor and of orphans. In 115 town there are women serving on schoo boards, Outside of Stanley's od road from Matadi to Stanley pool, now rarely ‘ased, and the lately constructed road: MINNEAPOLIS LADIES ENTER. TAIN, ‘sial Event of Mid-Summer. A committee ‘of Indies, composed of Mrs. Kate M. Smith, Mrs. Benj. Jones, Mrs. Wm. Hyde and Mrs. Wm. Doston entertained in honor of the visiting ladies in Minneapolis, on last Monday night at the Masonic Hall 24th St. and bth Ave. So. There was @ large number present, and it was one of the most select gatherings of recent date, The guests of honor were Mrs. Andrew F. Hilyer of Wash- ington, D. C., Mrs. A. J. Jackson, Mrs, Clarence J. Clarke and Mrs. Carl Foley of Columbus, 0., Mrs. M. F. Ma- son of S00. Mich. Miss Hilyer of ‘Tallahassee, Fla., Mrs. Jas. Calhoun, of Duluth, Miss Anna Smith of Chi- cago, Miss Hattle Hadnutt of Chi- cago. Among those present were the following couples: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Robinson, G. Fred. Hyatt, B. 3. Smith, R. S. Brown, J. Ed. Stewart, J. H. Redd, J. 8. Wright, Walter Houston, Milton W. Judy, John A. Newcomb, Jas. Eddings, M. 0. Can- non, Jas. Burke, Clarence McCulloch, Wm. Bridges, Will Moden, R. A. Van Hork, H. Grever, R. 8. Buttner, Fitz- roy Celestine, Zach Johnson Fred. Abbey, N. W. Kintchlow, John Scott, Frank Peoples, Jos. Quinn, John Jack- son, Frank Johnson, Clarence Bell, Jos. 8. Baylam, A. A. Ford, Chas. Sumner Smith. (Mesdames) Geo. Barnett, Luther Abbey, Bettie Lewis, Z. A. Pope, John Neal, Eileen Mar. tin, Minnie Plummer, — Britton, Anna Smith, Herman Simpson, Dennis, Mitchell, Tillie Brigham, Wm. Stir- man, Maxwell, Ella Wheaton, Fannie “89H ‘wosqip “p ‘O ‘wuUW PIBUOTY ‘20T ter Keeys, Madison Jackson, Jas. Roberts, Albert Moss, G. D. Smith, Walter Blackburn. (Misses) May To- liver, Des Moines, Mildred Plummer, Ida Lewis, Selina Newman, Lettie Hayes, Ida Grey, Alice Marshall, Lot- tie English, Cora Neal, Essie Mason, Alice Mason, Ada Lewis, Lena 0. Smith, May Preston, Miss Pearl Duncan of St. Paul, Viola Harris, Allian Johnson, Viola Johnson, Belle Blair, Nettle Scott. (Messrs) Harry ‘ee, Donald Brady, Gale Hilyer, An- ly Monroe, John White, Howard Bra: 4y, Carroll Brown, H. Thompson, J. Turner Wall, Jos. Coombs, Harold Zoombs, Harry Harper, Robert W. Marshall, Geo, Johnson, Chas. John: 3on, Fred. L. Parker of St. Paul, Ray: nond, Miles and Homer Cannon, Sam Bassfield, John M. Allison, . Chas Neal, Jos. Gamble, Wm. H. Walker Geo. Hall, Martin Brown, Pleasant Breedin, Fred Gamble and many oth ers. During the evening many en: foyed the dancing. Music by Johnson and Ehler. A fruit punch was served. During an intermission Mrs. Walter Blackwell rendered Dunbar's “Wher they listed Cullud Sojers,” to the de light of her hearers. Miss Nettie Scott sang a Soprano Solo in a de lightful voice. The Johnson sisters (Viola and Lillian) favored with a Duett accompanied by Miss Este Mason. The introduction of the hon ored guests all of whom were presen was the social feature, and they were profuse in their praise of the ladies who had caused for their entertain ment such an outpour of the best of society. All present were delightful ly entertained and much credit is duc our social set for this affair, so great ly enjoyed by all in attendance. A CORRECTION. iii ie a i aie ates The name of Mrs. G. Fred Hyatt was omitted as one of the committee. The affair was in honor of Mrs. Ma- son of Soo, Mich., also Mrs. Laura Adams of Fargo, was one of the vis- iting guests. 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. ATTENTION—SIR KNIGHTS. A NOTICE from the Grand Mar- shall of the International Conference of Knight Templars which will be held in Washington, D. C., the week of August 19th. Hereby fotify all Captain Generals of the various com- manderies throughout the United States to met at the Convention Hall Monday afternoon to place their re- spective commanderies in the line of march. All commanderies that in- tend bringing bands be sure and let me know so that they can be put in regulation form in the parade. Now I hope that we will be able to have about 5,000 Knight Templars in line, and I would like to have all Eminent Commanderies mounted on this occasion, Hoping this will find your approval, I remain, Yours Fra- ternally, Captain General, Sir How- ard W. Pinn, Grand Marshall of the International Conference of Knight ‘Templars, Geo, Smith and Lemuel Gartrell, are making good with their “autos for hire” at the Milwaukee Depot. | Ref ca bd 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. RH HEGENER TWIN city nazone, fa nate orn ah eth, Bee is Ea eka Hie; il'singie’ edged ‘bladen ao. “Cat Thos. H. Lyles $22 Wabasha St., St. Paul. Undertaker a Embalmer Lady Assistant When Desired. 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GOLDEN GRAIN BELT BEERS TASTE BEST OF ANY THE BEER THAT RIVALS IMPORTED Many People never liked Beer until they tried "GRAIN BELT" GET A TASTE OF THIS SUPERB BEER Is it money you want? ??? LAYMENTS DOWN NT. c. 2188 POLIS, MINN. THEN YOU MUST BUY IN THE REALM OF FASHION Pretty Foulard Frock. A modish design for a foulard gown is illustrated. The foulard is the ever popular navy blue, coin dotted in black and white. Self tone satin ribbon is used for the bretelles and to outline the blib portion on the bodice. There also a wide square yoke of lace. A COIN DOTTED SILK DRESS. The underskirt is of the foulard, the slashed tunic and bib of black mousse-line de sole with border of blue satin ribbon. There is a narrow crushed girdle of ribbon without ends. With this is worn a hat of navy blue chip trimmed with one black and one white wing. Shot taffeta hand bags to use with taffeta bridge gowns are dainty little affairs. At the bottom the taffeta is gathered around a little mirror, and the sides are drawn up with successive cordings, the bag swinging from the arm. The bridge bag should be just large enough to hold a handkerchief and the gold and silver pieces which change hands in the game, the number and amount of these varying according to the social status of the players. In some rather fashionable bridge games stakes run high, and gold pieces of substantial denomination are necessary to pay milady's losses at the end of an afternoon. These bags may be worn with silk gowns for any occasion. SMART GLOVES FOR OUTDOOR WEAR. Chamols and Leather or Fabrics Imitating Them Fashionable. Duck's foot yellow is the new shade in gloves for morning wear, and gloves of this shade are worn no matter whether they match the costume or not. Gloves for outdoor are an important item of the wardrobe of the girl who takes pride in the appearance of her hands, for she realizes that only by covering them can she prevent the finger nails from breaking, the euticle from tanning and the palms from hardening. For golfing and tennis the most satisfactory gloves are of chamois which becomes softer every time it is washed. Gloves in two button lengths, which perfectly protect the wrists, come in natural color, gun metal and white. Looking like chamois but of a fabric which is said to wear better and to wash quite as well are driving gloves with strap fastenings and stitch edged loose cuffs. Riding gloves of a fabric closely resembling natural colored, white or gray leather, but much more comfortable for warm weather service, have mousquetaire wrists and plain backs or are in gauntlet style with the very widely stitched, backs which make a generously proportioned hand look less broad. Walking gloves with mousquetaire wrists and straps have the becoming back stitching and are of taffeta, chamols, suede or glace plique materials which are also made up in white, pearl, slate, brown, beaver, gray, bois or tan, the gloves fastening with one or two large clasps. If the hands perspire profusely the most satisfactory gloves for dances are those of plain silk which may be laundered by soaking them in castile soaped warm water and allowing them to dry gradually in a shaded place, or of embroidered silk which may be cleaned with French chalk. The secret of having such gloves always fresh, is to cleanse them after each wearing as a very little rubbing will remove a small stain, whereas the hard usage necessary to eradicate the grime of several wearings will prove injurious to the fabric. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. Bridge Bags Alone Under the Tree With a Green Froggie. A sad little girl sit under a tree. "I'm so lonely, so lonely, so lonely!" sigh "Oh, why won't somebody play with me?" But no one came but a green froggie. "Doncher grump, doncher grump, doncher grump!" said he the. The sad little girl sat under the tree. "But what shall I do to be gay?" sighed. "I wish somebody would please tell me!" And no one did—but a bumblebee. "Be bizzle, be bizzle, be bizzle!" said he Farmer Game. For this game all pretend to be farmers. The players are divided into two equal sides. One of the sides goes off at a distance to determine upon what fruit or vegetable to bring to town and how to show the manner in which it was raised. Then the acting side marches in a line to the guessing side, which says, "Who are you?" The acting side announces "Farmers." "What do you sell?" "Products from our farm." "How did you raise them?" "This way." And the acting side goes through some motion agreed upon which shows how the potatoes were dug or put into bags. If corn is chosen the planting may be shown, or the cutting, the shocking of the husking. When fruits are chosen the players may pretend to be planting, pruning, picking or packing. As soon as the guessing side guesses the product the acting side runs, for the players on the other side try to capture as many actors as possible. If the product is not guessed, but is given up, the acting side chooses another product and has another turn at acting. The object of the game is not only to guess the product, but to capture farmers. The first side capturing half of the farmers of the other side wins the game. If the game starts out with eight players on each side, the side which grows to have twelve players first wins the game. Stung on the Tongue. Ever get stung by a bee? It is not pleasant. If there are plenty of bees they sting you in the most convenient place, but if there is only one you are pretty sure to get it on the nose, quite as if the bee understands that it could not do much worse for you. One bee that lived down south in Indiana went a little further than that. The man that it was having a difference of opinion with had his mouth open, and it stung him on the tongue. It is bad enough to be stung on the nose, but there is all outdoors for the nose to swell into. The tongue has not so much room, and the man was nearly suffocated before the swelling went down. You see, the real cure for a bee sting is a poultice of mud, but the man said that he did not like the taste of mud, and so his tongue had to stay swollen for a while.—Chicago News. Why might you be justified in picking the pockets of a photographer? Because he has pictures (picked yours). Which of the planets has the most specie? The moon, because it is constantly changing quarters. When does a caterpillar improve in behavior? When it turns over a new leaf. Why should a quill pen never be used in indicting secret matters? Because it is apt to split. What trades does the sun regularly follow? Those of a tanner and a portrait painter. What kind of medicine does a father take for a wayward daughter? He takes an elixir (he takes and he licks her.)—Philadelphia Ledger. Here is a little cradle song the Italian mother songs when bedtime comes and the little ones are sleepy: A long one and a short one! Do you wish me to tell you a long one? This is the finger, and this is the nail. Do you wish me to tell you a short one? This is the finger, and this is the end of it. Here is another short one: Once upon a time there was a king Who ate more than you. He ate bread and cheese. Pull, pull his nose. Then the mother pulls the baby's nose. Japanese Tag. This makes an amusing variation on the old game of tag. When a player is tagged he must place his left hand on the spot tagged and keep it there until he has caught some other victim. The game works out in this way: The one who is "it" endevours to tag a runner on the knee or foot, so that his efforts to tag any one with his hand on this part of the body will be awkward and amusing. Conundrums Cradle Song. HUMOR OF THE DAY HUMOR OF THE DAY The Intelligent Steward. In addition to myself and the postcard friend, I discovered that our passenger list was made up of Dutch, French, English, Germans, Spanish, Swiss, Portuguese, Moorish and Javanese. We can all speak our own language with varying degrees of fluency, including the stewards, who are Javanese. We communicate with the stewards either through the officers or by dumb show. I am glad to report that I am rapidly developing a latent gift for the dying art of pantomime. Hunger and thirst are good teachers. On the first morning, for example, wishing to take my usual bath, I rang the bell. It was answered by my cabin boy. "Bath?" I inquired. He smiled delightedly. "May I have a bath?" I persisted. He nodded, disappeared and returned an instant later with an orange. "No." I said. "Bath." To assist the simple statement I waved my arms about rather wildly, the intention being to imitate one bathing. "Yah!" he cried, disappeared again and came back with a blanket. "No." I said. "I am not cold. Wait a moment." Springing from my bunk, I sat down on the floor of the cabin and went through the motion of one suiting himself with water. I took great pains over the matter, and I really think it was well done. "Yah, yah!" he cried, and ran off. In less than two minutes he was back with a live hen.—London Sketch. Has Twenty-five Cent Campaign Fund. Logically, if large expenditures at and before primary elections are an evil, small ones approach political blessedness and deserve approving publicity. Salute, then, Sergeant Charles C. Campbell of Sandusky, O., for conspicuous gallantry in preserving both his financial integrity and his sense of humor through a recent unsuccessful campaign for re-election to his county central committee. As a statement of campaign expenses, the sergeant fled the following report: "To four glasses of beer at 5 cents each, 20 cents. "To one glass of beer for a fellow who said he carried the precinct in his pocket, although the returns prove that he was mistaken, 5 cents. "Total, 25 cents."—Collier's Weekly. Modest Request. That a reputation for oratorical excellence may have its handicap is illustrated by the experience in Arkansas of a certain member of congress noted for his mellifluous tongue. On one occasion this statesman was traveling in a little visited section of the state mentioned when he stopped overnight in a log cabin inhabited by an old man and wife. After breakfast the next morning the host, who had been in a flutter of excitement ever since he learned the identity of his distinguished guest, said he would like to make one slight request before the visitor departed. "Couldn't you," he said, with evident anxiety—"couldn't you jest make my wife and me a little speech before leavein' us?"—Harper's Magazine. Very Romantic. The young girl was greatly excited. "I am told you once met the great composer, Rossini," she cried. "Yes," said the old man. "I met him once." "You met the great composer of 'William Tell?'" "The same." "How grand! How very romantic! And would you please tell me what he had to say?" "Well, he didn't have very much to say. He was eating spaghetti at the time, and you know that doesn't facilitate conversation." — Kansas City Journal. Seldom Employed. "A busky young man like you ought not to be begging. Why don't you work?" "I'd like to, ma'am, but I ain't had but one job in two weeks and that didn't last more than a couple of minutes." "What kind of a job could it have been that lasted only two minutes?" "I held an automobile so it wouldn't get scared and run away when the fire department went by."—Buffalo Express. The Giveaway "Jane," said her father, "how does it happen that I find four good cigars on the mantelpiece this morning? Did Henry leave them for me?" "No, he took them out of his vest pocket to avoid breaking them last night, and I guess he forgot all about them afterward." The laugh that followed made her wish she had been as careful with her speech as Henry had been with his cigars.-Detroit Free Press. The Limit Blinks—They say that Smith is a mean man. Jinks—Mean! Should say he was. Why, he feeds his canary three times a day and keeps the seed trough out of the cage between meals to save expense.—Cincinnati Enquirer. Something Badly Needed. Patience—I see somebody has just got out a patent for a gun silencer. Patrice—Why don't some one get busy and invent one which can be attached to a soup spoon. I wonder?—Yonkers Statesman. MASONIC HALL TO LET 24th ST. AND 5th AVE. SO. FOR DANCES AND PARTIES. APPLY TO DR. R. S. BROWN CENTURY BLDG. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE 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. CHURCHES ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCURCH 5th Ave. 8o. and 27th St. Minn. Rev A. H. Leatatt, 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. 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, 815 Eighth Ave. to Sunday services at 11 a. m. 8.0. Sunday School at 1 p. m. Rev E. R. Edwards, Pastor. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH, 1120 Eighth Street. Preaching every Sunday morning and evening. Rev T. J. Carter, Pastor. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 6th Avenue N. and 4th St. Services morning and evening on Sunday. Rev M. W. Witthers, 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 WEST 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. THE SOUTHERN REPUBLICAM 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 ostracised, and only leaders enough to fill the federal and organization offices. Extracts from Minneapolis Tribune. It's a year old, but true. Buy the Twin City Star. Everybody's News—Everybody's Paper. NEGRO LABORERS vs. VAGRANCY 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." Golden Rule Tailors S. W. Stock, Mgr. 1311 WASHINGTON AVENUE SO. SUITS OR OVERCOATS MADE TO ORDER. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO CLEANING, PRESSING, REPAIRING. CLOTHES CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. : : : : : : DO YOU WANT TO BE WELL DRESSED? THEN I AM YOUR TAU OR Let me make your Spring Suit or Overcoat from from my Cholest stock of Latest patterns. Perfect Fit. Quality and Work manipl guaranteed. Reasonable Prices. Special attention given to repairing, cleaning, Let me make your Spring Sub or Overcoat from my Choice of Stock of Late Patterns. Perfect Fit. Quality and Workmanship Guaranteed. Reasonable Prices. 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COLORED NEWSPAPERS AND OTHER ENTERPRIZES. ‘There is one thing that our people ‘fs a race should know, and the sooner thoy know, the hetter the race. It fe very essential that business enter- prises that are already established should be supported, and others es- tablished. It should not be necessary for me to tell you why. If you read the colored papers you already know, remarke a writer in an exchange. It 1s my purpose in this short article to tell you a few reasons why you should pay your colored newspaper bills and bid them Godspeed. First, colored papers have in common an Interest fn you, in every phase of race progress. Your success in church school, business, society and politics, 1s also the new paper's success. When you, es an enterprising man or wom- an, aspiring boy or girl, refuse to sup- port your own paper, you strike your- self and race a great blow. Your boys and girls are coming out of school every year by the hun- dreds, Unlike boys and girls of other races, there is no job awaiting them. And if they try to make one for themselves and others in the newspaper and others in the news- paper and newspaper business, would you be cruel enough to thwart their efforts by refusing to pay an honest bill for a year’s subscription or -a sack of flour? ‘You must patronize your colored merchants and newspapers, or for. ever make a beggar out of your race. ‘You say, perhaps, the newspapers is not a good one. Why not? Don't you think it {s because you withhold your financial support?—The Seattle Searchlight. ‘We are often told by non-sub- seribers when they want free in- sertions, what inducements they get from the Big White Dailies, and we are glad of the information. Do you get a year’s subscription free as a contribution? Are you stung? FUNDS FOR TUSKEEGE. Mrs. Francis, President of the Min- nesota Women's Federation desires to call attention to the fact that spe- Jal effort 1s being made on behalf of Tuskegee Institute to raise finance through popular subscription. Very Uttle has been doné by our people in this section of the country. Contribu- tions of one dollar or more will be thankfully accepted, It te urged that members of the Federation and all others who desire to contribute to so worthy @ cause in Minnesota will for- ward one dollar or more to Rev. H. P. Jones, Pastor of St. James A. M. B. Church, who will receipe for the same and forward it to Tuskeege. - READ“THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. - Five Typical Americans. _ There ure exactly five candidates tor the presidenicy this year, and four of the five bave been candidates for the office before, Governor Woodrow. Wil: sop of New Jersey. the Democratic Dominee, being the only one who bas Bot previously acted as standard bearer of bis party, In alphabetical order the Ave candi Gates are Eugene Wilder Chatin of Arizona, Probibition; Eugene Victor Debs of Lodiana, Socialixt; Theodore Ruosevelt of New York, Progressive; William Howard Taft of Obio, Repud- ean, and Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey, Democrat. Bave these men any traits in com- mon that may be taken as indicative of our pational ideals? It may be as- ‘sumed that any people would choose as ‘their supreme representatives those in- dividuals who possessed in a marked degree their own virtues. That being the case, what are the virtues that these men all possess that may be taken as typical of those of the na- tion? The Orst and most gratifying is that they are men of clean private lives, as thas been the case witb practically all of our presidents. Their family rela- tions are ideal. Not the slightest breath of scandal bas ever been heard con- cerning any of them. ‘The same ts true of their public life. Aside from criticism of official acta, which may be leveled at any man hold- ing prominent place, there has been no bint of stain op their garments. Debs once served a term in jall, but was sentenced as the bead of a labor or- gavization in a strike—that Is, in bis representative and not in his personal capacity. All of them are comparatively poor. Roosevelt is perbaps the richest of the lot, and most of bis money was in- herited. All are good speakers, though none of the Gve would be classed as an ora. tor, All are well educated in the true sense, although only three—Taft, Roosevelt and Wilson—are college men. Three are lawyers—Taft, Chatin and Wilson—altbough Wilson did not practice long. Three are writers of books—Wilson, Chatin and Roosevelt— and, strangely enough, all three are writers of bistories. All are physically ft. Taft and Wit son play golf, Roosevelt bunts and plays tennis, and Chafin is something of an athlete. All are very much in earnest, though with a gift of bumor; all are public spirited and believe in principles. As types they reflect credit on the Ameri can people, J. A, EDGERTON. ‘Kickine at Palames. ‘The United States marines in the pavy yard at Philadelphia object to pajamas. When an order was recently fasued that they don these garments for sleeping hours the grumbling was loud and deep. The color was too pro- Bounced, and the frogs at the button- holes were troublesome. ‘Think of a sailor in pink pajamas! It was too much, ‘Yet pajamas have their nees. In the tropical midsummer, we believe, they are worn by day as well as by night In frigid midwinter they do not dap around the legs and are not so cold as the old fashioned night garment our daddies used to wear. Therefore the pajamas, even though colored pink, fill &@ place at both climatic extremes. ‘They are not things of beauty, espe cially when they shrink, but what man Jooks beautiful when he's asleep? On the whole, the marines might do ‘worse than wear pajamas. They might but why specify? They might caten cold. Besides, what would be more picturesque than a pajama drill by moonlight? If the jackies wear Uncle Sam's uniform by day, why should they object to wearing bis uniform at night, even if It has pronounced col- ors and frogs? If the pajamag keep them from taking cold, Is not a frog on their buttonholes better than a frog tm thelr throats? K-rr-o-n-k! And why abould a sailor object to frogs, any: way? ‘This order ts a good thing, especially for the firm that manufactures the pa: Jamas. As for the sailors, they will bave to sleep off their grouch. ‘The champion beer drinker of Ger many was put under the table in New York. However, there are other forms of American capacity of which we are prouder. Snffragette threw a bag of four at Asquith. Fortunate for the premier that sbe didn't first bake the four into biscuits, ‘There are Ove candidates for prest- Gent this year—e full band. Wonder ‘whicb ones will go Into the discard. ‘The Liberty bell ts cracked. How about the Philadelphia historian who says It's'n fake? Beedles tomnto has been discovered. ‘The breathiess onion is next In order Let the presidential Marathon pro c0ed. |. Restud up after your vacation? : TWIN CITY STAR athe weweAten Oe A newspaper isn’t simply a bare chronicler of events. It is a pernoush ity, It comes into your house almost ‘aga member of your family. What sort of a person ¢% you like to have visit you? He ought to be honest, courageous, no hypoorite, and » gentleman, with & real interest In you, ready to lend a hand if you need help. Cheerful- ness and good humor are excellent qualities, and a wide ranse of in terests. ‘What do you find in The Star? It has opinions, of course, and it speaks them out freely. They are its own and they are not influenced by outside interests. The square deal ts its platform. In handling news it observes the decenctes “and amenities of life. it never wantonly brings shame or sor row to any home. Its advertisements care clean. | It the ‘Twa City Star does not bring you something of interest in any particular issue, it has failed by so much that week. It takes of ite hat and apologizes: for having bored you as a visitor. But it trusts this doesn't often hap- pen. Not often, does it? SHOULD BE READ BY EVERY NEORA. Negro Year Book and Annual Encyclopedia. The Negro Year Book, which has just been published under the au: spices of Tuskegee Institute, is the result of a systematic attempt to sup- ply the growing demand trom all parts of the United States and many portions of the Old World for ac: curate and concise information In Te- gard to the history, progress and present status of the Negro Roce. It is based to a large extent on the in- quiries that have come to the _In- stitute 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 Negre in 1911,” “The Economic Progress of the Negro,” “The Negro In the Relig lous Field," Negro Education,” “Ne gro Soldiers and Heroes,” “A Chro nological History of the Negro In America.” It contains directories of Negro Banks, Negro Towns, Business Leagues, Hospitals, Newspapers, and National and Fraternal Organiza tions. There are also carefully clas sified lists of books and articles relat Ing to the Nogro. ‘The Year Book which is bound paper has 229 pages. The informa: tion is aranged in a concise, sys tematic form so as to make it easy of reference. The book is not pub lished 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 Bovk to warrant its continued publicatior in succeeding years a price of 25 has been placed upon it, postage be A considerable reduction will be made to persons desiring ten copies 01 more. WRITE TODAY. ADDRESS NEGRO: YEAR BOOK COMPANY TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALABAMA RACE HAS HIGH IDEALS. Pres, Taft recently said that “the Colored Race has high ideals.” ‘That's just why they are supporting Roose velt in whom they realize a cham- pion of right, not an apologist like Pres. Taft, who has sustained the Dred Scott decision by refusing to ap- point Negroes to offices wherever it was objectionable to white men, and who by the appointment of Southern Confederates to the Supreme Bench ‘has denied the Negroes their Con stitutional Rights. Roosevelt neve closed the door of hope in the face of the Negro. THE NEGRO EDITOR. The Negro editor has to make much of the news he writes. The social clubs, the church, the Fraternal or ganizations, all must feel his guiding hand. He is expected to be in every: thing and run errands for everyone; send out bills for subscription and have them ignored; do all the lying for harmony’s sake, get his dog Kicked around, and hold the sack. He is guide, philosopher and friend to those that are in trouble; mentor ‘and admonisher to those. that are about to get into trouble. The preacher, the would-be-statesman, the social climber, the dear girls, the way: ward boys; he must share all thelr troubles, he is the confessor, the Negro boomer, and the black goat. the door mat, the rock of refuge, the Tacky boy, and the vicarious sacrifice ‘A Negro editor is the only creature In the wide animal kingdom that needs the wings of a dove, the strength of a Hon, the protective odor of a skunk. the smooth crawling belly of the worm of the dust, and the aspirations of « God.—The Seattle Searchlight. The items from the classes, make the news of the masses, Read the Twin City Star. Just opened Desirable Location On All Car Lines 1308-10 WASHINGTON AVE. 80. 28 Newly Furnished Rooms. By Day, Week or Month. Special Rates to Theatrical People. Mra. Allce (Mother) Carver, Prop. N. W. Phone Main 863 BARBER SHOP AND BATHS, ) GG OU) TO Duluth a F | Superior “ Three Good Week Day & Two Sunday Trains over “The Duluth Short Line”: Northern Pacific Ry. Vor Surtmon LimitEe \) Ly. Minneapolis ........ 2:00 p.m. Ly, St, Paul ............ 2:90 p. m. Are Duluth one -- 8:85. p.m. Sh es ee Re at o's * AY ST SP scoots alter 9pm 13 TICKETS LON seit AGM HE 19 Nicole House Bi. Nae Minneapolis So ga ame or at ation rer tu ve fle ah Ie Ses ese Patil, | Ne i PS or \f\n bee DO IT NOW!!! DON'T WAITIIE Come in, and have your teeth fixed and pay in Weekly or Monthly in- stallments. We have Dr. H. Pierce, “the famous extractor” with us every Monday and Friday and by special appointment. Phone, Nic. 3112. RED CROSS DENTAL PARLORS M, W. JUDY, MGR. 412 NIC. AVE. L, $, DONALDSON COMPANY Dy soritin Ga ca eee Aster PUL EU et Bit Wt | bed de Invites Your Personal Inspection of their Great Department Store to take advantage of the many conveniences including POST OFFICE REST ROOMS TELEPHONE’S CHECKING ROOM BUREAU OF INFORMATION ETC. ETC. ETC. (@HONE N. W. SOUTH 4936 GEORGE SMITH nope. LIVERY .2626 CHICAGO AVE. SALARY LOANS Rea! Estate - Insurance B. M. McDEW 610 SYKES BLOCK MINNEAPOLIS WANTED. Reliable, live, honert, hustling agents for the Twin City Star. You can make a good living with this work as a side line. Agents wanted in Mit waukee, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City, Portland, Ore. Seattle, Denver, Des Moines and Sloux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minne ‘apolia, Minn. CHINESE AND AMERICAN DISHES. 4. A. DICKERSON, PROP. PHONE MAIN 9058. / A DINING ROOM CELEBRATED FOR ITS SERVICE. It ls worth your while to plan to attend the Dickerson Cafe to enhance the joys of — the Spring Season. A splendid assortment of delicacies Includes Chinese and American dishes. The little things which add so much to the appearance specially planned for our visiting guests. TN of satisfaction has b iH trons, Yale satisfaction. rests’ upon the. quallty of Gur merchandise and our service. Quality considered, prices are lower here than else- where. investigation will prove that our culinary ar rangements are such as will enable us to give you excep- tional service, that make a direct appeal to critical and discriminating diners, with all the -conveniences and privileges of a modern Cafe. THE ONE PLACE IN THE NORTHWEST WHERE CATERING IS AN ART. 208 HENNEPIN AYE. MINNEAPOLIS ‘TEL, NORTH WEST MAIN 537 OPEN FROM 6 A.M. 10 9PM. = M. G. RUTLEDGE, PROP. “Senator Foraker’s Political Life is an Open book” THE FORAKER CAFE ‘ELECTRIC LIGHTED (ESTABLISHED 1908) ‘BEST SrRvice 308 FOURTH STREET 80. Special Sunday Dinner 25c —_— Business Men’: feOM 12 70.3 PM qeow eS 2m 20 —_——_$—$——————————— —_—$—$_2_ $$ B. FINK MERCANTILE CO. Headquarters for Railroad Men Cor. Third and Robert St., ST. PAUL SPECIAL SALE OF WINES AND LIQUORS | EXPRESS PRE. $3.20—Four full quarts Old Style Bottled in Bond | PAID to all points Montrose Whiskey—5 years old. in Minmesot, $3.00—per gallon Pure California Brandy—Aged in % Bond. Wisconsin, Iowa, $2.50—Four full quarts Old Hickory Grove whiney. North and South $1.50—per gallon Old Port, Sherry, Tokay or Catawaba. i $2.50—Four large bottles Virginia Dare Wine—Garrett| oxotss and Mon & Co. ‘ $3.25—per gallon Pure Grain Alcohol, full strength. z $3.00—per gallon Golden Gate Apricot Brandy. Cubed tone. wall Money refunded If not satisfied. Send postal for price | Oders shipped list. the day received. FLORSHEIM SHOES represent perfection in fine shoemaking Get acquainted with COMFORT and become one of our ‘SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. STANLEY SHOE COMPANY 422 NICOLLET AVENUE a ae Tet Tae AV ite a a 9 See Va parrncnoocntess = a Bo THe, AGIC drier ) | Wiel HNN Anco HAIR:STRAIGHTENER., AVOUT WANN ANYWHERE US $19. | IH THAT. 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Se Ae ° LAGER Oe 3 ZG Sa FF The Beer of Quality ABE & Flavor SS AAA S Ss = Ce Py “PURITY” ts the gor ‘Beer for tke summer, if i] In spring and winter \ i} ‘And foll it's @ hummer! er Brewed and Bottled Exel Oj BS The Tecding Bottle Beer's pees PURITY BREWING COMPANY MINNEAPOLI8, SS MINN, WE HAVE JUST OPENED re | THE BUSY CORNER. is now open for business. RED MOON BARBER SHOP) se: nonco sr. con. westenn AV. EXPERIENCED ARTISTS ST. PAUL, MINN. SANITARY. SERVICE FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT sAvan hee. oe aoe A La Carte From 7 A. M. to 12 P. M. ; ‘A. J. MOMURRAY GROCERY CO. ite East S687: ST PAUL-| "gai RONDO BT, ST. PAUL, a N. W. Phone Dale 3601, Subscribe to the Star. i Two Dollars a Year * | READ THE STAR—IT's NEWS. THE TWIN CITY STAR Independent Republican. No. 50 Saturday, AUG. 3. 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. ONE YEAR ... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ... 1.26 $ MONTHS ... $.75 CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTION $2.50. Advertising rate per Inch 50c. Advertising rate per inch 50c. Special rates furnished on application Subscribers are earnestly requested to report to the office any irregularities in the delivery of their paper; also any change of address. Subscribers wishing the "Twin City Star" discontinued at the expiration of their subscriptions should notify us to that effect; otherwise we shall consider it their wish to have it continued. Order for discontinuance must be accompanied by payment of all arrears. All personal advertisements in the local columns must be paid for in advance. All public comment inserted only over the author's signature Foreign subscriptions solicited. Unsigned notices will not be inserted in these columns. All matter must reach us by Wednesday for insertion. PAID UP SUBSCRIBERS are our best "Boovers" Are you one? "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. EDUCATE, AGITATE AND EMANCIPATE. COLORED NEWSPAPERS AND OTHER ENTERPRISES. There is one thing that our people as a race should know, and the sooner they know, the better the race. It is very essential that business enterprises that are already established should be supported, and others established. It should not be necessary for me to tell you why. If you read the colored papers you already know, remarkc a writer in an exchange. It is my purpose in this short article to tell you a few reasons why you should pay your colored newspaper bills and bid them Godspeed. First, colored papers have in common an interest in you, in every phase of race progress. Your success in church, school, business, society and politics, is also the new paper's success. When you, as an enterprising man or woman, aspiring boy or girl, refuse to support your own paper, you strike yourself and race a great blow. Your boys and girls are coming out of school every year by the hundreds. Unlike boys and girls of other races, there is no job awaiting them. And if they try to make one for themselves and others in the newspaper and others in the newspaper and newspaper business, would you be cruel enough to thwart their efforts by refusing to pay an honest bill for a year's subscription or a sack of flour? You must patronize your colored merchants and newspapers, or forever make a beggar out of your race. You say, perhaps, the newspapers is not a good one. Why not? Don't you think it is because you withhold your financial support?—The Seattle Searchlight. We are often told by non-subscribers when they want free insertions, what inducements they get from the Big White Dailies, and we are glad of the information. Do you get a year's subscription free as a contribution? Are you stung? 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. READ - THE STAR - IT'S NEWS. Five Typical Americans. There are exactly five candidates for the presidency this year, and four of the five have been candidates for the office before, Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey, the Democratic nominee, being the only one who has not previously acted as standard bearer of his party. In alphabetical order the five candidates are Eugene Wilder Chaffin of Arizona, Prohibition; Eugene Victor Debs of Indiana, Socialist; Theodore Roosevelt of New York, Progressive; William Howard Taft of Ohio, Republican, and Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey, Democrat. Have these men any traits in common that may be taken as indicative of our national ideals? It may be assumed that any people would choose as their supreme representatives those individuals who possessed in a marked degree their own virtues. That being the case, what are the virtues that these men all possess that may be taken as typical of those of the nation? The first and most gratifying is that they are men of clean private lives, as has been the case with practically all of our presidents. Their family relations are ideal. Not the slightest breath of scandal has ever been heard concerning any of them. The same is true of their public life. Aside from criticism of official acts, which may be leveled at any man holding prominent place, there has been no hint of stain on their garments. Debs once served a term in jail, but was sentenced as the head of a labor organization in a strike—that is, in his representative and not in his personal capacity. All of them are comparatively poor. Roosevelt is perhaps the richest of the lot, and most of his money was inherited. All are good speakers, though none of the five would be classed as an orator. All are well educated in the true sense, although only three—Taft, Roosevelt and Wilson—are college men. Three are lawyers—Taft, Chafin and Wilson—although Wilson did not practice long. Three are writers of books—Wilson, Chafin and Roosevelt—and, strangely enough, all three are writers of histories. All are physically 8t. Taft and Wilson play golf, Roosevelt hunts and plays tennis, and Chafin is something of an athlete. All are very much in earnest, though with a gift of humor; all are public spirited and believe in principles. As types they reflect credit on the American people. J. A. EDGERTON. Kicking at Pajamas. The United States marines in the navy yard at Philadelphia object to pajamas. When an order was recently issued that they don these garments for sleeping hours the grumbling was loud and deep. The color was too pronounced, and the frogs at the button-holes were troublesome. Think of a sailor in pink pajamas! It was too much. Yet pajamas have their uses. In the tropical midsummer, we believe, they are worn by day as well as by night. In frigid midwinter they do not tap around the legs and are not so cold as the old fashioned night garment our daddies used to wear. Therefore the pajamas, even though colored pink, fill a place at both climatic extremes. They are not things of beauty, especially when they shrink, but what man looks beautiful when he's asleep? On the whole, the marines might do worse than wear pajamas. They might—but why specify? They might catch cold. Besides, what would be more picturesque than a pajama drill by moonlight? If the jackies wear Uncle Sam's uniform by day, why should they object to wearing his uniform at night, even if it has pronounced colors and frogs? If the pajamas keep them from taking cold, is not a frog on their buttonholes better than a frog in their throats? K-r-o-n-k! And why should a sailor object to frogs, anyway? This order is a good thing, especially for the firm that manufactures the pajamas. As for the sailors, they will have to sleep off their grouch. The champion beer drinker of Germany was put under the table in New York. However, there are other forms of American capacity of which we are prouder. Suffragette threw a bag of flour at Asquith. Fortunate for the premier that she didn't first bake the flour into biscuits. There are five candidates for president this year—a full hand. Wonder which ones will go into the discard. The Liberty bell is cracked. How about the Philadelphia historian who says it's a fake? TWIN CITY STAR A REAL NEWSPAPER. A newspaper isn't simply a bare chronicler of events. It is a personality. It comes into your house almost as a member of your family. What sort of a person do you like to have visit you? He ought to be honest, courageous, no hypocrite, and a gentleman, with a real interest in you, ready to lend a hand if you need help. Cheerfulness and good humor are excellent qualities, and a wide range of interests. What do you find in The Star? It has opinions, of course, and it speaks them out freely. They are its own and they are not influenced by outside interests. The square deal is its platform. In handling news it observes the decencies and amenities of life. It never wantonly brings shame or sorrow to any home. Its advertisements are clean. If the Twina City Star does not bring you something of interest In any particular issue, it has failed by so much that week. It takes of its hat and apologizes for having bored you as a visitor. But it trusts this doesn't often happen. Not often, does it? The Negro 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 Roe. It is based to 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. RACE HAS HIGH IDEALS. Pres. Taft recently said that "the Colored Race has high ideals." That's just why they are supporting Roosevelt in whom they realize a champion of right, not an apologist like Pres. Taft, who has sustained the Dred Scott decision by refusing to appoint Negroes to offices wherever it was objectionable to white men, and who by the appointment of Southern Confederates to the Supreme Bench has denied the Negroes their Constitutional Rights. Roosevelt never closed the door of hope in the face of Native Americans. THE NEGRO EDITOR. The Negro editor has to make much of the news he writes. The social clubs, the church, the Fraternal organizations, all must feel his guiding hand. He is expected to be in everything and run errands for everyone; send out bills for subscription and have them ignored; do all the lying for harmony's sake, get his dog kicked around, and hold the sack. He is guide, philosopher and friend to those that are in trouble; mentor and admonisher to those that are about to get into trouble. The preacher, the would-be-statesman, the social climber, the dear girls, the wayward boys; he must share all their troubles, he is the confessor, the Negro boomer, and the black goat, the door mat, the rock of refuge, the lazy boy, and the vicarious sacrifice. A Negro editor is the only creature in the wide animal kingdom that needs the wings of a dove, the strength of a lion, the protective odor of a skunk, the smooth crawling belly of the worm of the dust, and the aspirations of a God.—The Seattle Searchlight. The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. Just opened Desirable Location On All Car Lines THE CARVER HOTEL 1308-10 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. 28 Newly Furnished Rooms. By Day, Week or Month. Special Rates to Theatrical People. Mrs. Alice (Mother) Carver, Prop. N. W. Phone Main 863 BARBER SHOP AND BATHS. 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 ..... 6.65 p. m. TWIN PORTS t EXPRESS -the night train - has electric light railway service for occupancy at both Minneapolis and St. Paul depots after 9 p. m. TICKETS 5th and Robert St. St. Paul, Phones 1266 19 Niellet House Bld. Minneapolis N. W. Alley, K. 6.114 or at Station Have you seen the new Northern Pacific play- ing cards? 20 cents per pack Try them. DO IT NOW!!! DON'T WAIT!!! Come in, and have your teeth fixed and pay in Weekly or Monthly installments. We have Dr. H. Pierce, "the famous extractor" with us every Monday and Friday and by special appointment. Phone, Nic. 3112. RED GROSS DENTAL PARLORS M. W. JUDY, MGR. 412 NIC. AVE. L. S. DONALDSON COMPANY Invites Your Personal Inspection of their Great Department Store to take advantage of the many conveniences including POST OFFICE REST ROOMS TELEPHONE'S CHECKING ROOM BUREAU OF INFORMATION ETC. ETC. ETC. dHONE M. W. SOUTH 4936 GEORGE SMITH AUTO LIVERY Low Rates-Quick Service 2820 CHICAGO AVE. SALARY LOANS Real Estate Insurance B. M. McDEW 610 SYNES BLOCK MINNEAPOLIS Reliable, live, honest, hustling agents for the Twin City Star. You can make a good living with this work as a side line. Agents wanted in Milwaukee, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City, Portland, Ore., Seattle, Denver, Des Moines and Sioux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. THE DICKERSON CAFE CHINESE AND AMERICAN DISHES. J. A. DICKERSON, PROP. PHONE MAIN 9058. A DINING ROOM OF SERVICE. It is worth your while to Cafe to enhance the joys of A splendid assortment of and American dishes. The little things which ad specially planned for our v Two years of satisfaction trons. This satisfaction re merchandise and our service. Quality considered, price where. Investigation will p rangements are such as will tional service, that make a discriminating diners, with privileges of a modern Cafe. THE ONE PLACE WHERE CATERING IS A DINING ROOM CELEBRATED FOR SERVICE. It is worth your while to plan to attend the Dicke is to enhance the joys of the Spring Season. A splendid assortment of delicacies includes Ch American dishes. The little things which add so much to the appea ally planned for our visiting guests. Two years of satisfaction has been our gift to our uses. This satisfaction rests upon the quality o chandise and our service. Quality considered, prices are lower here than are. Investigation will prove that our culinary gements are such as will enable us to give you a eal service, that make a direct appeal to critical criminating diners, with all the conveniences illeges of a modern Cafe. THE ONE PLACE IN THE NORTHW HERE CATERING IS AN ART. A DINING ROOM CELEBRATED FOR ITS SERVICE. It is worth your while to plan to attend the Dickerson Cafe to enhance the joys of the Spring Season. A splendid assortment of delicacies Includes Chinese and American dihes. The little things which add so much to the appearance specially planned for our visiting guests. Two years of satisfaction has been our gift to our patrons. This satisfaction rests upon the quality of our merchandise and our service. Quality considered, prices are lower here than elsewhere. 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REAL SALE OF WINES AND LIQUORS full quarts Old Style Bottled in Bond rose Whiskey—5 years old. gallon Pure California Brandy—Aged in full quarts Old Hickory Grove Whiskey. gallon Old Port, Sherry, Tokay or Catawaba. large bottles Virginia Dare Wine—Garrett gallon Pure Grain Alcohol, full strength. gallon Golden Gate Apricot Brandy. ended if not satisfied. Send postal for price. ORSHEIM SHOE sent perfection in fine shoemaking acquainted with COMFORT and become one of SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. RANLEY SHOE COMPANY 422 NICOLLET AVENUE THE MAGIC AND HAIR-STR TEL. NORTH WEST MAIN 537 OPEN FROM 6 A.M. TO 9 P.M. M. G. RUTLEDGE, PROP "Senator Foraker's Political Life is an Open book" THE FORAKER CAFE ELECTRIC LIGHTED (ESTABLISHED 1908) BEST SERVICE 308 FOURTH STREET 80. Special Sunday Dinner 25c Business Men's Lunch 20c FROM 12 TO 3 P.M. FROM 11 TO 2 P.M. SPECIAL SALE OF WINES AND LIQUORS $3.20—Four full quarts Old Style Bottled in Bond Montrose Whiskey—5 years old. $3.00—per gallon Pure California Brandy—Aged in Bond. $2.50—Four full quarts Old Hickory Grove Whiskey. $1.50—per gallon Old Port, Sherry, Tokay or Catawba. $2.50—Four large bottles Virginia Dare Wine—Garrett & Co. $3.25—per gallon Grain Alcohol, full strength. $3.00—per gallon Golden Gate Apricot Brandy. Money refunded if not satisfied. Send postal for price list. represent perfection in fine shoemaking Get acquainted with COMFORT and become one of our SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. STANLEY SHOE COMPANY 422 NICOLLET AVENUE LADIES LOOK! Every lady can have a beautiful and luxurious head of hair if she uses a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the Magic dries the hair, removing the dandruff; and it will straighten the curliest head of hair. S LOOK! Every lady can have a beautiful and dain- hair if she uses a MAGIC. After a sham- inger she uses the hair, revealing the dand- s, stingles the curliest head of hair. It will not burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated. Ons the hair, is alone, put into the flame of the alcohol or gas hea- t. Crum is easily attached from the heating bar, then, after back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. The heater is also suitable for curling irons, has a cover and can be shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal future today. Minneapolis, AT McCAUL'S DRUG STORE. Cor. 4tn St. and Echsteiner LAGER Beer of Quality Flavor "PURITY" brew is the Beer for the summer In spring and winter And fall it's a hum Brewed and Bottled Exclusi- The Leading Bottle Beer PURITY BREW COMPANY MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Hochsteiner LAGER The Beer of Quality & Flavor "PURITY" brew is the Beer for the summer, In spring and winter And fall it's a hummer! Brewed and Bottled Exclusively by The Leading Bottle Beer Brewery PURITY BREWING COMPANY MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. EXPERIENCED ARTISTS SANITARY SERVICE WALKER WILLIAMS, A. C. LYLES, LINCOLN OVERALL. 124 EAST 3rd ST. ST. PAUL. Subscribe to the Star. Two Dollars a Year Scribe to the Star. Dollars a Year READ THE STAR- ELEBRATED FOR ITS plan to attend the Dickerson the Spring Season. dellcacles Includes Chinese so much to the appearance telling guests. has been our gift to our pa- tients upon the quality of our are lower here than else- ove that our culinary ar- rangable us to give you excep- direct appeal to critical and all the conveniences and IN THE NORTHWEST AN ART. MINNEAPOLIS A. M. to 9 P. M. M. G. RUTLEDGE, PROP Real Life is an Open book" KER CAFE HED 1908) BEST SERVICE STREET SO. Business Men's Lunch 20c FROM 11 TO 2 P. M. CANTILE CO. Railroad Men bert St., ST. PAUL M SHOES in fine shoemaking and become one of our CUSTOMERS. DE COMPANY NET AVENUE THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR: STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $10 POSTAGE PAID. SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER. ly can have a beautiful and luxuriant head of cases a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the hair is recovering, the dandruff; and it will curliest head of hair. The comb is never heated. The steel heat- flame of the alcohol or gas heater. In the heating bar, then, after the bar is hea- tioned, iron irons, has a cover and can be carried in a alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Minneapolis, Minnesota. FORE. Cor. 4tn St. and 2nd Ave. 8c "PURITY" brew is the Beer for the summer, In spring and winter And fall it's a hummer! Brewed and Bottled Exclusively by The Leading Bottle Beer Brewery PURITY BREWING COMPANY MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. THE BUSY CORNER. Is now open for business. 381 RONDO ST. COR. WESTERN AV. ST. PAUL, MINN. FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT A La Carte From 7 A. M. to 12 P. M. A. J. McMURRAY GROCERY CO. 381 RONDO ST., ST. PAUL. N. W. 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