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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. VOL. 3 Single Copies 5 Cents MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., AUGUST 31, 1912. No. 1. CANDIDATE FOR THE ASSEMBLY colored votes, which would be more than necessary for the election of Mr Anderson, who is a Republican candidate. It is to be expected that both Republicans and Democrats will rally to his support, and in doing so they would display good judgment. HITS PENROSE AND ARCHBOLD FRANK KELLOGG HONORED Unanimously Elected President of Bar Association. Milwaukee, Aug. 30.—Frank B. Kelogg of St. Paul was unanimously elect- WORK OF A GREAT SOCIAL ORDER MORE MARINES SENT ASHORE Making Friends in His New Home. The most recent acquisition to the ranks of professional life in St. Louis is Dr. J. T. Breedlove, formerly a resident of Nashville. Tenn. Dr. Breedlove comes highly recommended and has already made a favorable impression upon his new neighbors. He is a man of reputed ability. Staunton, Va.-The fifteenth annual field day of the First Patriarchie regiment of Odd Fellows will be held here Sept. 1 and 2. The regiment is composed of Patriarchies in Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia. At the opening session memorial services will be held at Mount Zion Baptist church. The mayor of Staunton will deliver an address of welcome, the Rev J. C. Austin will make the response, and the Rev R. C. Woods, president of the Virginia seminary and college, will deliver the oration. A business session will be held at Odd Fellows' hall the morning of the second day, and in the afternoon a big street parade will take place, followed by a prize drill at the baseball grounds. Four prizes will be awarded, and a big banquet will take place at night. The local committee in charge of the arrangements for the visiting Odd Fellows, who will number more than 1,000, includes Captain A. J. S. Jordan; chairman; Lieutenant J. Henry Carr; secretary and manager; William Perkins, Thomas Ewell, John Ross, R. H. J. Southall, John Childs, J. A. Crawford and William Simms. An auxiliary committee of ladies will assist, as follows: Mesdames Alice Walker, Nellie Pryor, J. Henry Carr, Thomas Jackson, William Perkins, Georgiana Simms, Henry A. Houston J. Salle Terrell, Mary Scott, Margaret Southall, Willie Ewell, Etta Hawley Walter Golden, Delilah Higginbotham, M. J. Timberlake and M. J. Bailey The present officers of the regiment are: R. T Stewart, colonel; F. B. State lieutenant colonel; Hamilton N. Hayes Baltimore, adjutant; W. B. Crowell Roanoke, chief of staff; P. A. Hundley, Newport News, pynmaster; H. P Jackson, Washington, quartermaster; W. T. Jones, Newport News, sergeant; Sandy Miller, Norfolk, judge advocate John H. Queen, Maryland, chaplain Henry Mallory, Richmond, commis sariat. Officers of battalions, with chief bler, are: Robert Lester, Hampton, Va. chief bugler: Charles -Young, Richmond. Va., major, first battalion; Charles Swann, Washington, major second battalion, and Jeremiah Smith Newport News, Va., major of second battalion. Among the most recent business enterprises started by Afro-Americans in St. Louis is the Building Loan and Investment company, of which Charles A. Pittman is the chief promoter. Mr Pittman recently resigned his position in the government service in order to devote his entire time to his own business. As an employee of the revenue department of the federal service for many years Mr. Pittman made a splen did record. There is room for scores of men of his type to engage in business in all sections of the country. The movement indicates thrift and self reliance and will do much to encourage other members of the race to launch out for themselves. CANDIDATE FOR THE ASSEMBLY Harlem (New York) District For James H. Anderson. Mercantile and Financial Times Pays Splendid Tribute to Editor of the Amsterdam News—What His Election Would Mean to the Race In New York. New York.—The following statement in a recent issue of the Mercantile and Financial Times, published in this city, concerning the political aspirations of James H. Anderson, founder and editor in chief of the Amsterdam News, is worthy of more than passing JAMES H. ANDERSON. notice. The subject is worthy of the tribute, and the facts are not in any wise overstated. The Times says: "When James H. Anderson, the editor of the Amsterdam News, with offices at 17 West One Hundred and Thirty-fifth street, this city, announced the other day his candidacy for the assembly from the Thirty-fifth assembly district a considerable stir was caused in Harlem politics. Should Mr. Anderson be successful in his ambition—and it is hoped he will—it will be the first time that the colored population in New York will have a member of their own race in the legislative halls at Albany. Mr. Anderson, who has been a resident of New York for the last twenty-nine years, has taken an active interest in all matters pertaining to the bettering of municipal conditions. He established the Amsterdam News on Dec. 4, 1909, and ever since this weekly publication, which is alive with the news of the day, has made a strong headway. Mr. Anderson was for a time the assistant sexton in Henry Ward Beecher's church in Brooklyn, and that noted divine took a great interest in the young colored man who was a member of his congregation. During the twenty years that Anderson has been an active figure in public life he has taken a considerable interest in literary and debating societies. He has always worked for the improvement of human conditions, and this work he will continue in a greater degree should he be honored with the election to the assembly. This aspirant for political honors stands squarely for equal protection for all and special privileges to none. He told a representative of this publication the other day that in case of nomination and election he will not only look after the rights and interests of his own people, but will fight for the welfare of the people in general. It is no more than right that matters coming before legislative discussions in reference to the privileges of the colored people should be debated by a representative of their own class. Mr. Anderson realizes perhaps more than many others that there are many local matters relating to the colored population in this city that need immediate attention. With a stalwart representative in Albany the colored citizens here could assured that they would receive the fullest attention in the legislative body. The colored man needs more of a political and industrial recognition, and by placing one of their own race in the lawmaking body the colored voters would acquire more civic pride, to which they are entitled. Mr. Anderson is a man of broad ideas, and it would be difficult to find a more level headed man from the Thirty-fifth assembly district than this aspirant for the position of assembly man. This district can boast of over 6,000 GREAT FIELD DAY FOR ODD FELLOWS. Features of a Celebration to Be Held at Staunton, Va. Women's Clubs Make Good Showing. The numerical and financial status of the National Association of Women's Clubs, as reported at its recent biennial convention at Hampton, Va., is as follows: Number of clubs, 800; total membership, 10,008; money collected since last biennial meeting, $82,424.06. The cost of property owned by the various clubs is estimated at $61,845.15. The present valuation of properties owned and controlled by the organization is placed at $113,832.25. Wilberforce, O., was selected for the next biennial meeting NEW BUSINESS CONCERN. Former Government Employee Starts Enterprise of His Own. The need of such an enterprise among our people in St. Louis is been long felt. Mr. Pittman is a man of large experience and will no doubt succeed in his new line of work. Subscribe to the Star. READ THE STAR-IT'S NEWS. SMOKE - THE RELIABLE 5c SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5c MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., AUGUST 31, 1912. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., AUGUST 31, 1912. HITS PENROSE AND ARCHBOLD HIS CONTENTIONS UPHELD Declares Their Testimony Before the Senate Committee Sustains His Claim That Big Business Is Opposed to His Candidacy. Bennington, Vt., Aug. 30.—An attack on Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania and John D. Archbold of the Standard Oil company was made here by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt in opening his Vermont campaign. Speaking to a crowd in Morgan park he assailed Mr. Archbold and Senator Penrose for their testimony before the senate campaign contribution investigation committee. "We have been saying for some time," said Colonel Roosevelt, "that I was opposed by an alliance between big business and politics and now John D. Archbold of the Standard Oil company and Senator Penrose say it is true." The colonel read form the testimony of Mr. Archbold and Senator Penrose before the senate committee. "As soon as these men had testified," he said, "they let Mr. Archbold go to Europe and they scattered to the four winds and refused to let me testify. I am as well satisfied by the unconscious testimony for me of Messrs. Archbold and Penrose. Their testimony, stripped of its verbiage, reads not unlike some of the testimony that appears in cases of police protection to the underworld in our great cities. Colonel Says Blackmail. "Mr. Archbold and Senator Penrose testified that Mr. Bliss had attempted to blackmail the Standard Oil company. Mr. Archbold didn't complain because he was blackmailed. What he complained of was that he didn't get the goods. Penrose testified that he tried to blackmail the Standard Oil company by saying that if it didn't contribute it might incur hostility in certain quarters. As the senator has admitted what he has done he should be thrown out of the senate of the United States. The man writes down his own condemnation himself." The colonel said James R. Garfield had just told him that at the time the Standard Oil contribution was supposed to have been made the government had been investigating the oil company for eighteen months. The suit was brought, he said, and the result of it was to show that whether or not the oil corporation did contribute it had no influence with his administration. ROOSEVELT TO ARRIVE THURSDAY. Negroes On Reception Committee. Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt, the candidate of the National Progressive Party, will arrive in St. Paul next Thursday and spend the day at the State Fair, as guest of local committees of Twin Cities. Messrs. D. E. Beasley, S. E. Hall of St. Paul, Geo. B. Kelley of Duluth, P. F. Hale and Chas. Sumner Smith, of Minneapolis are among the Negroes of the Reception Committee. D. E. Buckner who was wounded at San Juan Hill will be on hand to greet his Comrade. Messrs. Smith and Kelly are also veterans of the Spanish American War. LOEB DEFENDS ROOSEVELT. Roosevelt Did Not Ask Late E. H. Harriman for Funds, Either, but Magnate Sought Financial Help for New York Campaign. New York, Aug. 26.—William Loeb, Jr., collector of the port of New York, came out boldly today in a vigorous defense of Col. Roosevelt against the attacks being made upon the expresident over the contributions to the contributions to the Roosevelt campaign fund of 1904 by the Standard Oil company and by the late E. H. Harriman. Mr. Loeb says it was he and not President Roosevelt to whom George B. Cortelyou gave assurance that the Standard had made no contributions. Mr. Loeb also says that instead of Roosevelt asking Harriman for assistance, the latter at the famous whitehouse interview, urged the president to cause National Chairman Cortelyou to give financial help to the New York state committee in order to save the state ticket. FRANK KELLOGG HONORED Unanimously Elected President of Bar Association. Milwaukee, Aug. 30.—Frank B. Kellogg of St. Paul was unanimously elected president of the American association. All the other officers were re-elected. Judges were declared "scandalously underpaid" and the delays in settling lawsuits in this country were attributed to cumbersome methods of procedure rather than to judges, by various FRANK B. KELLOGG. speakers before the association. "Most of the criticism which has started the movement for the recall of judges results from dissatisfaction in the slow ways in which cases get through the courts," said Charles Blood Smith of Kansas. "This tardiness is due to modes of procedure and not to the judges." Sculptor Potter Dead. Seattle, Aug. 30.—Louis Potter, the New York sculptor, died here while undergoing treatment by a Chinese physician for a minor skin disease of long standing. Mr. Potter came here ten days ago on a tour of the West. REASON FOR CHANGE OF MIND President Recalls Order Sending Troops to Nicaragua. Washington, Aug. 80.—Adverse criticism of the state department's Central American policy during the closing hours of the last session of the senate, with intimations that an American army would be sent to Nicaragua soon after congress adjourned, are believed by some officials here to be the reasons which actuated President Taft in revoking the order sending the Tenth infantry from the canal zone to Nicaragua. All authorities on international law in the state, war and navy departments are practically agreed that there is no technical difference between the khaki-clad soldiers and the marine or blue jacket when employed as a landing force in a foreign country. But there is a public sentiment which invariably associates the landing of soldiers with actual warfare and permanency of purpose. On the other hand marines and bluejackets are so frequently called upon for the most temporary and exigent service as to excite little comment. EXCEPT FOR MISCONDUCT Congress Makes Civil Service Employees Exempt From Removal. Washington, Aug. 30.—All government civil service employees are exempt from removal except on charges, sustained after due notice and with fair opportunity to be heard in their own defense, under a provision of this year's postoffice appropriation bill. This privilege for some time has been accorded civil service employees subject to abrogation by executive order at any time. It is now guaranteed by statute, thanks to a section of the postoffice bill, which went through congress without attracting the slightest notice and which has just been brought to official attention. Included in the same section of the act is a declaration of the right of the civil service employee, individually or collectively, to furnish information to congressmen and to petition congress. This right was conceded recently in an executive order. The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. Subscribe to the Star. FORUM MEETING, SEPT. 1. St. Peters Church, 3:30 P. M. WORK OF A GREAT SOCIAL ORDER Ancient Knights and Daughters of Africa Meet in St. Louis. Colored Congressional Candidate in a Missouri District Strongly Supported by His Own Race—Chance For Negro Workmen to Advance Offered by a Street Railway Company. St. Louis.—The Ancient Knights and Daughters of Africa, an organization which is strong among our people in the middle west, of which William Herbert Fields is the grand master, held its grand session recently, with the annual sermon delivered by Dr. W. Sampson Brooks, at St. Paul's chapel. The feature of the occasion was the address of welcome by Judge Hugo Muench of the circuit court, who told the 2,000 persons present that with faith in themselves, co-operative effort in business and the trades, coupled with the unexamplied triumphs of the race in the acquisition of property and education, which the future would see grow and augment, no force of circumstance, no bigotry or prejudice could withstand their onward march to the heights of progress. Young men and women largely make up this order, and the clarion voice of the judge, white haired and venerable, rich in wisdom and experience, was a trumpet call to duty and achievement. Fairness of United Railways Company. The United Railways company, the monster corporation which controls the street railway system of the city, opened the door of opportunity to the colored laborers by offering employment to all who wanted to work at a daily wage of $1.75. The men will be given transportation to and from labor, with chance for advancement to those who proved most efficient. These rifts in the clouds evidence that the sun of favor still shines. Happenings in Political Circles. The failure of Dr. Charles Henry Phillips to secure the nomination to congress from the Twelfth congressional district is what might be termed a fruitful failure—fruitful in that it demonstrated the fact that 2,000 colored men could support a member of the race who sought political preferment through the medium of their support. True, hundreds could not see their duty clear and therefore voted for the successful white man, but it was a notable thing that the young manhood of the race stood to their guns, polling a vote for Phillips that has won the respect of the politicians as never before. OHIOAN FIRST CONTRIBUTOR. Secretary of Freemen's Aid Society February 2014 Letter Receives Encouraging Letter. The first contribution received by Dr. J. Garland Penn for the work of the Freedmen's Aid society since he became secretary was from a woman in Ohio. The donor expressed the belief that under Dr. Penn's administration the work of the organization would enter upon a new era of prosperity. Certainly the educational institutions under the fostering care of this grand old abolitionist the society should take on new life and vigor by reason of the great good which has come to the race from this source in the past. There are twenty-three schools in the south looking to the Freedmen's society for financial support and administrative guidance. They are located in important centers where the masses of our people live. The young men and women of the race should focus to these schools for instruction, where they may obtain a good education which will fit them for safe and sane leadership. Jlited Girl Hurls Acid. Chicago, Aug. 30. -Jilted for another woman after six years of self-sacrifice and devotion, during which time she taught her sweetheart to read and write and paid his tuition through medical school, Annie Raffelson is held by the police while her "Apollo," Abraham Milsonmacher, is in the hospital with a face badly scarred by carbolic acid. Rounding Out Fifty Years of Freedom. Judging from the many evidences of thrift and intelligence among Afro-Americans, in all fairness one must conclude that the race is on the up grade. It is rounding out its fifty years of freedom with cheering signs of its ability to conquer the difficulties of the past and the harder problems of the future. No.1 MORE MARINES SENT ASHORE Four Hundred Americans Land at Corinto. LARGE FORCE EN ROUTE By Early Next Week Two Thousand of Uncle Sam's Fighters Will Patrol the Railroad Between the Principal Seaport and the Capital City. Washington, Aug. 30.—Four hundred bluejackets have landed at Corinor, Nicaragua, from the cruiser California and took charge of policing the railroad to Managua, the Nicaraguan capital, according to advises received at the state department. Two thousand marines and sailors will be mobilized in Nicaragua by next week. A salutary effect upon the Nicaraguan insurgents was the result of President Taft's order, although rescinded later, to the Tenth infantry at Panama to proceed to Corinor. Minister Weitzel reported that the insurgents stayed under cover following the news of the threatened arrival of the American soldiers. Reopening of the railroad between Managua and Corinor will be the first work of the American bluejackets, state department officials declared. The men of the California will be scattered all along the railroad right of way to prevent molestation of trains by the rebels. Ample to Cope With Situation. With the arrival early next week of more marines at Colon, officials here believe the mobilized force of 2,000 Americans will be ample to cope with the situation. The Tenth infantry, however, has been ordered to hold itself in readiness for renewal of orders transferring it to Nicaragua. Isolated looting by insurgents continues to be reported from various parts of Nicaragua. No further serious outrages upon Americans have been reported, however. Minister Cabarello of the Nicaragua embassy here is receiving private cablegrams reporting brigandage in Granada and Leon. The intention of this country to support the Diaz administration in Nicaragua was clearly evinced when an official audience was denied at the state department to members of the Nicaraguan Junta, Dr. Angel, Ugarte and General Altschul, revolutionary sympathizers. They were told to make any complaints or appeal through the Nicaraguan minister. [Name] Dr. Washington unanimously elected President of National Negro Business League for 13th time. ATTY. McGHEE SERIOUSLY ILL. Atty. Fred. L. McGhee was taken seriously sick last Monday. He is suffering from heart trouble. His many friends hope for his speedy recovery. Last reports are that he has an attack of pneumonia but is resting easily. Doors Which No Enemy Can Shut. There are many hindrances in the pathway of the aspiring colored man, but let it not be forgotten that there are open doors that no enemy can close, says the Washington National Union. In the professions, in the church, school, home and hundreds of industrial avenues we have a field for our highest activities. No one can prevent the blackest man from living a clean life. No one can rob us of the fruits of a Christian character nor the sweetness of lofty ideals. MINNEAPOLIS We BEG that those who send notes will Write Facts Plainly—on One Side of the Paper—Leave a Space between each item, and Use Common Sense. This is very important. BETHESDA BAPSTAT CHURCH. 1130 8th St. So Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. 11 A. M. Preaching. Covenant meeting. Communion at close of service. 12:30. Sunday School, conducted by Mr. Henry Richardson, Supt. 8 P. M. "Christ's Power Demonstrated." Come and hear the excellent singing of the Volunteer Choir under the leadership of Miss May Glenn. The singing as well as the other service will inspire you. The People's Christian Mission, 1312 3rd St. Bo. 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. Miss Ida Grey attended the League meetings in Chicago, also the Reception at the Armory. Miss Grey is a lady who is well known among the local social set, and from appearances a favorite among the Chicagoans. Mrs. E. B. James left last week to visit Milwaukee. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. Miss Jennie Jackson from Chicago, formerly of Minneapolis is visiting her mother, Mrs. F. J. Jackson at Lake Harriet. The waiters of Keewaydin Hitel, Lake Minnetonka entertained the guests of the hotel and cottages with a vaudeville show which was a grand success, under the direction of the well known Geo. Washington Tyler, supported by local talent. FOR SALE NO. 511 ALDRICH AVE N. A Sacrifice Sale. New moden duplex, 6 rooms and bath down stairs, 6 rooms and bath upstairs, hardwood finish, large rooms, full cemented cellar and laundry, large lot 64x139, walking distance near car line, cheap. Owner 511 Aldrigh Ave. No. M. Kronengold. MINNEEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH. Mrs. Walace Bass of 59 Holden St. entertained at Whist Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Josephine Hardy and Miss Jessie Barns of St. Louis. Those present were Mrs. J. Hardy, Mrs J. Barnes, Mrs H. Lashy, Mrs John Elliott, Mrs Hester Keys, Mrs S. G. West, Mrs J. Speed, Mrs Sam'l King, Mrs Jas. Burkes, Mr J. Quinn, Mr J. Withers, Mrs J. Baylum, Mrs R. Montague, Mrs W. H. Porter, Mrs Walter Blackburn, Mrs M. Lattimore, Mrs W. G. Thompson, Mrs J. H. Burkes first prize, Mrs H. Keyes second prize, Mr W. J. Thompson Booby. The affair was one of the social events of the week, and all present enjoyed themselves immensely and Mrs. Bass as hostess received showers of congratulations. Mrs. Jos. R. Hudson and daughter Cecil of 603 Fremont Ave. No. will spend a few weeks visiting friends in Winnipeg, Can. Mrs. Jeffreys, 3311 25th Ave. So., is on the sick list, attended by Dr. Redd. REV. CARTER'S SURPRISE PARTY. Quite a number of friends and members of Bethesda Baptist church gathered at the residence of Rev. Carter and family Monday evening and completely surprised them. A very enjoyable evening was spent. One of the pleasant features was the elegant luncheon the ladies prepared. After all had partaken they left many pleasant memories which Rev. Carter and wife appreciates very much. Mrs. Mattie Darby, 102 Bryant Ave. No., is sick at her residence. Mr. Moses Burkes is seriously ill. Mr. Zach Johnson was in the city this week from Oceola, Wis., where he spends the summer. Mrs. Ed. Pitkin, 1413 Wash. Ave. S., is spending several weeks in Chicago. Mrs. Ben. Hall, 3819 Dearborn St. will visit the city in a few days to await the arrival of the stork. A NEW NEGRO THEATRE. Geo. Washington Tyler writes that he will open a theatre with Negro talent, spot light singers, and every- thing will be first class. George says he will do it, when his season closes. Geo. W. Holbert and Geo. W. Tyler could do something in the show line if they try. SEE J. TURNER WALL! Real Estate Loans, & Rentals Insurance 226 BOSTON BLOCK. MINNEAPOLIS WHERE TO TRADE. The honest merchant is a Successful merchant; the Successful merchant Knows the Advantage of Advertising, what he has for sale. Stores and business places advertising in THE TWIN CITY STAR are the best places at which to spend your money and get your money's worth. A NATIONAL ORGANIZER. A NATIONAL ORGANIZER. Prof. Chas. A. Moore, National Organizer of the Negro Business League which recently met in Chicago, will speak at the Sunday Forum on Sep. 1st, at St. Peters Church. Prof. Moore will speak of the commercial progress of our people. Is is hoped that arrangements may be made to hear Prof. Moore on "The Influence of the National Business League in Stimulating and Promoting the financial, moral and economic growth of the Negro." He will remain a week in the Twin Cities. Also will speak at Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Paul during latter part of this week. Miss Clara Lucas, who has been employed as waitress at Foraker's Cafe, has resigned. Miss Lucas was a favorite of the patrons and her genial disposition made her many friends. Mrs. Isaac Newton is spending her summer at Annandale, Minn., where she is employed as pastry cook at the Longworth Hotel. She will return home in October. Mrs. H. M. Kennedy, 321 Aldrich Ave. No., was hostess at a whist party 16th inst., in honor of Mrs. Lewis Moseley of Rosedale, Kansas. The out of town guests were Mrs. Carl Foley of Columbus, Mrs. Hardy and Miss Barnes of St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. W. M. Stirman, Mrs. Hester Keys, Mrs. W. R. Donovan, Mrs. J. P. Elliott, Mrs. M. Burwell, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. James Burhes, Mrs. Leshly, Misses Viola and Lilian Johnson and Miss Saine were local guests. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Hawkins have moved to 1002 6th Ave. No. When you send notes kindly write notes plainly, and give names or initials of all persons mentioned. These details are necessary. Arrange your notice as you would have it appear. Mr. Geo. B. Kelley of Duluth, and Editor Smith of Minneapolis were the delegates from Minnesota to the Business League at Chicago. Mr. Kelley was a Delegate to the National Negro Business League and the Negro Press Association, and was appointed as Minnesota member of the Executive Committee. They had a pleasant trip and incidentally overlooked the political situation, which was very promising for the Bull Moose Party. Had I but served those "tabs" with one-third the zeal I served my nonpaid subscribers, I would have been—He needs an alarm clock. REV. E. H. McDONALD. Rev. E. H. McDonald, pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church will leave Tuesday night for Houston, Tex., to attend the National Baptist Convention. Rev. McDonald is one of the Asst. Secretaries of that body. He will stop enroute at Oklahoma City to visit Atty. W. H. Harrison, also at Dallas, Tex., as the guest of his cousin, Dr. R. T. Hamilton. The Twin City Star has the exclusive use in this city of the Afro-American news service of the American Press Assn., edited by Mr. N. B. Dodson of N. Y., which is a feature of our publication, much appreciated by our readers. PLEASE SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. Many who have promised to pay their subscriptions have failed to do so. We request that those who owe us, pay something. WANTED. 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. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL Mrs. Theos. H. Lyles, 678 St. Anthony Ave. is much improved after her recent illness, under the care of Dr. Turner. Miss Eunice Glass of Albemarle St., entertained at Sunday dinner Mr. and Mrs. F. D. McCracken and Messra. Homer Goths and Sam Ramson. Rev. G. W. Camp of Chicago is residing with Mrs. A. B. Harris, 289 Rondo St. Rev. Camp is pastor of Zion Presbyterian Church, 415 Weston Ave., St. Paul. Mrs. Nancy Church of Chicago, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo. Saunders 650 Fuller St. Mrs. Geo. Moore of St. Joseph, Mo., and Mrs. McClure of Lincoln, Neb., are the guests of Mrs. Saunders. Mr. Clarence L. Smith returned from Chicago last Saturday, where he attended the sessions of the National Negro Business Mens League. Mr. Smith is employed as clerk in Noyes Bros. & Cutler. Mr. Alex. Tucker, who spent the summer in Denver to regain his health expects to return home in a few weeks. THE FORUM MEETS SUNDAY. Mrs. Harry Hughes, 784 University Ave., will return home Sunday night after a two weeks' visit to Winnipeg as the guest of Mrs. Gilbert Teeters, 334 Burrows Ave., where she had a delightful time. Miss Ida Mae Johnson is visiting in Chicago and Indianapolis. Buy the Twin City Star. Everybody's News—Everybody's Paper. Miss Eunice Glass spent last week in Chicago. Mrs. Shad. Lawrence went to Seattle to visit friends." Mrs. Estella Green, Mr. and Mrs. West Kennedy and Mr. Branham and daughters Marguerite and Blanche are residing at 201 Cayuga St. Mrs. Martha Black, of Wheeling, West Va., is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. E. Beasley. Miss Sybil Johnson is visiting at 448 Thomas St. Atty. W. T. Francis is arranging for his trip to Atlanta, Ga., to attend the B. M. C., of the Odd Fellows. Regular Sunday Dinner 35c. Soup—Roast Young Turkey. Lettuce and Tomato Salad. Lettuce and Tomato Salad. Short Ribs of Beef, Mashed Potatoes. Candied Sweets, Fried Corn. New Peach Cobbler. Sauce a la Hinson. Coffee—Tea—Milk. Send to the Star your News. Mr. Walker Williams arrived today after a trip to Washington to attend the International Conference of Knight Templars and a visit to Eastern Cities. Mr. Fred D. McCracken, Secretary to Cong. F. C. Stevens, is home again. Fred will try to get his friends to support Cong. Stevens on his record. Dr. M. C. B. Mason will arrive in St. Paul today. Mrs. H. J. Shelton and son of Duluth, are visiting Mrs. Ida Crane, this week. Mrs. Della Pettis of Fuller Ave. entertained for Mrs. Shelton last Sunday. Mrs. Ollie McNab is visiting in Chicago. Mrs. Valdo Turner and Miss Clara Howard attended the League meetings in Chicago and were among the prominent guests at the social functions. Mr. Dan Bishop after a week's stay left for Kentucky last Wednesday. Mrs. Ed. Rickman is home after a pleasant Eastern trip. The funeral of Mrs. Anna G. Jackson, the mother of Messrs. W. T., John, Perley and Alley Joyce, was held at Lyles Chapel on Aug. 28. She died at 311 Rice St. on Aug. 25. Rev. H. P. Jones officiated. Undertaker T. H. Lyles conducted the burial. Interment at Oakland Cemetery. Mr. Barley Taylor died Aug. 25 at the City Hospital from typhoid fever. His funeral was held at Lyles Chapel on Aug. 29th. READ THE STAR-IT'S NEWS. Mr. J. W. Williams, the wealthy cigar manufacturer of Tampa, Fla., spoke at the Business League in Chicago. Mr. Williams spoke in highest praise of his efficient stenographer and clerk Mrs. Mamie Geraldine Williams, who was formerly of St. Paul. Miss Birdie Smith has moved from 418 Rondo street and is now with Mme. L. A. Porter at 266 St. Anthony Avenue. DO IT NOW. We beg that those who are indebted to us, send us their subscription by P. O. Order. Grand Master Charles H M. B. GRAND LODGE, F. and A. M. MEETS IN EIGHTEENTH COMMUNICATION AND ELECTS OFFICERS. On Tuesday and Wednesday of last week the Minnesota Grand Lodge met in its eighteenth annual communication with a good attendance. Owing to the absence from the city of Grand Master Jose H. Sherwood, Deputy Grand Master J. H. Dillingham presided in a very satisfactory manner. The meeting was quite harmonious and is considered to have been one of the best ever held since the organization of the Grand Lodge. The officers for the ensuing year were elected Wednesday afternoon. The session closed with a Summer Party and Public Installation at Bowlby Hall Wednesday night. Grand Lodge Officers. The installation was conducted by P. G. M., T. H. Lyles, the first Grand Master of Masons in Minnesota, who duly installed the officers-elect as follows: C. H. Robinson, Minneapolis, M. W. G. M. W. F. T. Chandler, St. Paul, D. G. M F. E. Abby, Minneapolis, G. S. W. M. W. Judy, Minneapolis, G. J. W. Jos. Adams, St. Paul, G. Treas. M. A. Bolling, St. Paul, G. Secy. H. J. Shelton, Duluth, G. L. H. G. Johnson, St. Paul, G. S. D. L. J. Allen, Minneapolis, G. J. D. G. J. Charleston, St. Paul, G. P. A. B. Meyers, St. Paul, G. S. S. Chas. Turner, Minneapolis, G. J. S B. F. Pendleton, Duluth, G. R. W. T. Joyce, St. Paul, G. T. T. H. Lyles, St. Paul, G. C. Fred Gamble, Minneapolis, G. S. B. Ladies and Gentlemen:—It is pleasing to indulge in retrospects, but only useful as we apply them to the duties and labors of life. Our honorable order has a long and glorious history and its unwritten pages incite the most glorious memories to which the heart of humanity can claim. Down through the dim ages, its record is like a track; its kindly sympathies, its stong arm of brotherhood has been a shield to those of the craft who have lived before us and its achievements have been but a blessing to our race. As every year adds to the history of the past, and every event affords a moral, so may our reflections and experiences properly applied open up new channels by which to approach unobtrusively abodes of want, and end without a seeming cause through the general sum of human happiness. Our institution has for its work the practice of the domestic and the public virtues. Masonry—the mention of the name of our time-honored institution produces pleasant and agreeable emotions of soul; she has collected a galaxy of glorious principles, which work and revolve in her atmosphere by as certain laws as do the reflectors of light which are hung out in such wild and bewitching profusion on the robe of night. Masonry mentions them in her hieroglyphics, and speaks them in her native tongue. To human actions she applies the plumb, the square, and the level, thereby enthroning her domestic virtues, "Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth," in temples worthy of the pure effulgence that gives light upon her altar of love by day and by night. Her chronology is commensurate with virtue and science; since Passion armed with his sceptre to destroy hope and joy, and produce misery and death in our world. Masonry has sympathized with suffering hu- --- Grand Master Charles H. Robinson of Minnesota manity—labored to build up bonds of virtue, to brighten the lines of justice, and secure liberal ways of happiness. When the sciences moved upon infantile steps, when Night threatened to throw her dark mantle over them, Masonry came to their aid and rendered assistance, supported them in their weakness, and beat back most valiantly the dense cloud of error by her light and strength. Masonry is a citadel of relief. Virtue, Hope and Joy are the angels around her altar; they constitute "that great foundation of moral goodness, the golden chain which unites earth to heaven, man to God," and send their holy influences forth as messengers of love, promoting the happiness of mankind. She protects the finest sensibilities of the soul; helps the needy and distressed; hears the deep sighs and lamentations of the dear wife for home and its blessings gone by, and flies to the relief of the orphan when it moans in dangerous neglect. Her rule is love. Poetry and eloquence have attempted to speak her genius. It is reserved to be spoken in the soft breathing notes of music by the soul in praise. After the installation, Mrs. Mattie Campbell sang a solo. Mr. C. H. Miller then took charge of affairs and dancing was indulged in until a late hour, all having a splendid time. The next meeting of the Grand Lodge will be held in Duluth. The present Grand Master, Chas. H. Robinson, has been closely identified with the Masonic order in Minnesota for the past eight years, being a Past Master of Anchor-Hilary Lodge No. 2, Minneapolis, High Priest of Omar Chapter No. 58, Junior Warden of St. James Commandery No. 2, Minneapolis, and a member of Fezzan Temple No. 26, A. E. A. Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, St. Paul, and at time of election was Grand Secretary of Grand Lodge of Minnesota for two consecutive terms. Mr. Robinson is one of the progressive young men of Minneapolis. He holds a responsible clerical position with The Boyd Transfer Co., is a churchman and property owner. He resides with his wife at 3536 Clinton Ave. He is a native of Northfield, Minn. Jas. A. Ross was in Chicago last week to open the Headquarters of the Northwest Democratic Clubs. Mr. Ross is the Executive Committeeman of the Negro Press association from Michigan and owner of the Detroit Informer. LABOR DAY ENTERTAINMENT ANCHOR HILYARD LODGE No.2 ADMISSION 35 CENTS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd, 1912 McCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA 5th Avenue South and 24th St. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 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 HAMILTON, ELGIN, WALTHAM and ROCKFORD RAILROAD WATCHES. HIGENA R. H. MEGENER 207 Nicollet TWIN CITY RAZORS. 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MADE FROM GRAIN BELI HILLS 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? ~ ??? ER PAYMENTS DOWN ST. c. 2188 POLIS, MINN. THEN YOU MUST BUY TWIN CITY STAR TIMELY HINTS FOR FARMERS TIMELY HINTS FOR FARMERS Weeds as Pests. Weeds multiply from year to year. The number of weeds in Michigan increased in thirty years from less than twenty-five to more than 250. They get on the farm by means of adulterated seed bought in other states and in foreign countries. When they once get a foothold the seeds of many them will remain in the ground for thirty years without losing their vitality. The art of destroying weeds rests on the science of the growth habits of different species. All weeds can be killed if kept deprived of their green parts for a greater or less period of time. In the case of some this requires frequent repetition.-Dr. W. J. Real The Molting Hens. Caring for molting hens is not merely a matter of their feathering out this fall, but this process should be gone through and their new coat of feathers formed as quickly as possible. For this reason the hens will require the best of care and scientific feeding in order that the new feathers may form not only quickly, but so they will be developed under conditions that are favorable to a thick, heavy coat of feathers that will protect the birds completely during the winter months, thus promoting the test of health among the flock and encouraging the maximum in egg production at a season when these products command a high price. The Pig Eating Bowl. Sows that eat pigs or chickens are driven to it by some lack in their feed rations. A pregnant sow needs special feed with which to build the bodies of her pigs, as well as to sustain her own. The same is true after farrowing, as the pigs still get all of their sustenance from her. Meat meal or tankage will solve practically all questions of this kind. Diversify the Crops. The one crop farmer has a poor way of keeping out of debt and taking advantage of cash prices on the necessities of life. In fact we have no recommendations to make to him except that he diversify his crops, raise as much of his living as possible on the farm. The best remedy for the one crop man is to become a many crop man. CAUSE OF BAD FLAVORED MILK. Foul Odors May Be Due to Advanced Lactation or Germs. It is considerable of a guess to determine the cause of bad flavored milk. Quite frequently cows nine to ten months along in their period of lactation produce a strong flavored milk, and there is no way of overcoming the flavor. In such instances the animal should be dried up as soon as possible. Sometimes cows that produce off flavored milk can be helped by giving them a dose of epsom salts of from one to two pounds and then changing the system of feeding, incorporating in the ration, if possible, some laxative feed, such as roots or silage. When it is not possible to do this one pound of oilmeal, together with some bran, may be fed with other meals. Both the oilmeal and bran are more or less laxative and tend to keep the animal's digestive tract in good condition. Another reason that might be stated is that sometimes certain germs work their way into the dairy and cause a bad flavored milk. Thorough cleaning and scalding of all the utensils is the only way to destroy germs that produce bad flavors. Sometimes feed if given too liberally will produce ill smelling and bad flavored milk. Red clover and white clover if fed too abundantly are quite apt to produce a strong flavored milk. Even grass when new and very luxuriant will produce a flavor which is not pleasing to all people.—Hoard's Dairyman. Dairy Progress. One reason more good dairy cows are not developed is because we have no real desire to improve the herd. We have in mind a low standard of things in general, and this standard is always in the way of progress. If we set out to be a dairyman in fact, we will not be content with a poor producing cow and will not permit poor feeding. The standard we set out to attain in reality governs success or failure.—Kansas Farmer. Tonic For Hogs A good tonic to keep off the hog cholera is made as follows: Four pounds of common salt, one pound of black antimony, one pound of copperas, one pound of sulphur, quarter of a pound of saltpeter and one peck of wood ashes. Mix well and then moltenen and then put some of it in a box or trough where the hogs can have access to it all the time.-Kansas Farmer. Care of the Hen Yard. If your yards are small it would be a good plan to spade them up after removing the coat of manure. This will turn the remaining fifth under and make your yards fresh again. --- HUMOR OF THE DAY HUMOR OF THE DAY WORK OF UPLIFT Blame It on the Press Agent. Blame it on the Press Agent. In his early days in the theatricals John B, Reynolds, now manager of the Shubert theater in Pittsburgh and for many years an advance agent for the Shuberts, was sent out ahead of the feminine star who was noted for her eccentricities and overbearing criticism of those with whom she was associated. Reynolds came in for a large share of abuse, and upon his return to New York he told his employer that rather than go out ahead of this particular star the following season he would quit the business. "What was the nature of her complaints?" asked the producing manager, who had been in New York all the time and didn't hear the noise. "Nature of her complaints?" said Reynolds. "Why, she kicked about everything. Blamed me for bad business, poor railroad service and every other disquieting thing that happened. Say, in one town we played she was invited to a party at a private residence. There was snow on the ground, and in getting out of her carriage she slipped on the sidewalk. D'ye know what she said? She said: 'Confound that advance agent! Why didn't he come out here and put ashes on this walk?'—Kansas City Times. Sympathetic Burglar "I woke up suddenly the other night and thought I heard a burglar in the room. I sat up in bed, and that awoke my wife." "What did she do?" "She accused me, as usual, of having a burglar bug. Said I'd never hear a burglar if I lived a thousand years. I said I'd bet I would. She said she'd bet I wouldn't. And just then a shadowy form rose from behind the dresser and a hoarse voice exclaimed, 'He wins, mad.'" "Did you catch him?" "Catch him? I didn't try. I just lay there and laughed and heard him slam the door and run down the street. And, say, my wife was so mad she didn't speak to me for a whole day. But I'll bet one thing." "What is it?" "I'll bet that burglar was a married man."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Home Remedies In Verse. The head of a family who thought to save some of his hard earned dollars by trying out simple home remedies when one of his household became ill came in a few nights ago with a book under his arm, which he handed to his wife, remarking: "Here is a work on burns. I found it at an auction this afternoon. As one of the children is almost sure to get burned on the Fourth I thought it would be a good investment. Look it over carefully and be prepared in case of an accident." The wife opened the volume dutifully and then exclaimed: "How odd! It's all poetry!"—Kansas City Star. A Double Edged Quotation. The late Bishop Fowler was presiding at a Methodist conference when he made a ruling that displeased a prominent Methodist editor who was present. The editor sprang to his feet and paraphrased a verse from the Ninety-first Psalm. "Deliver me from the snare of the fowler!" he shouted. Before he could go further Bishop Fowler calmly broke in and completed the quotation, "And from the nolse pestilence!" And the editor had nothing more to say.-Saturday Evening Post. "What we want," said the cautious delegate, "is a safe, sane, conservative"— "Wait a minute!" interrupted his colleague. "I came here at considerable trouble and expense. And the first thing you try to do is to kill off all the excitement and enthusiasm!"—Washington Star. Putting His Foot In It. The Woman—My husband is forty today. You'd never believe that there is actually ten years' difference in our ages. The Man—Why no, indeed. I'm sure you look every bit as young as he does. —Boston Transcript. He Knew. Young Bachelor—I often wonder if I'm making enough money to get married on. Old Benedick—Well, I don't know how much you're making, but you aren't!—London Opinion. Unfair Blow. Charming Wife—Gerald, all I had to pay for this lovely hat was $30. How does it strike you? Surprised Husband (gasping)—Marie, that strikes me below the money belt!—Chicago Tribune. Leud Agreement. "Don't you think it would be a good idea in a time of torrid dryness for the weather man to give us a storm?" "I think it would be a thundering good idea." New Cook—Always, mum. Do youse eat yours raw?—Brooklyn Life. Bad Mandicap. Redd—Ro he beat you in the chess game? Greene—Oh. yes! I wasn't slow enough. Yonkers Statesman. A Protest. Growth of the Locus Street Social Settlement. HOW IT REACHES THE MASSES What the Homemakers' Club of Hampton Is Doing to Better the Condition of the Home and Community Life of the People—It Wields a Wide Influence. Hampton, Va.—The Locus Street Social Settlement in this town was founded about twenty years ago by Mrs. Harris Barrett, a graduate of Hampton institute in the class of 1884. The work, which began with a few girls of the immediate neighborhood, has reached out into every section of the community. There are clubs and classes for boys, girls, mothers and grandmothers. Sessions are held every afternoon and evening eight months in the year. The Women's club, known as the homemakers' club of this organization, has several departments, all of which work for some phase of home improvement. Each woman works in the department in which she is most interested. All come together, however, at intervals to work out and discuss problems of equal interest to all. The child's welfare department has two divisions. In one talks are given to young mothers on the care and feeding of infants, treatment of colds, care of sick children, the dangers of soothing sirups and patent medicines. In the other talks are given on the care and management of children. A. E. MRS. HARRIS BARRETT. how to make the home attractive and how to keep girls and boys off the streets. Other departments are poultry, home garden, flower lovers, quilting and plain sewing. In the latter department simple garments are made for children and house aprons for busy housekeepers. At the Hampton institute farmers' conference, 1912, this latter department took first prize for the most practical and convenient house aprons. Instructions are given in cooking, rug weaving and work among boys. A country fair is held annually under the management of the Homemakers' club. When we hear one speak of social work one is apt to think only of the larger things with which it concerns itself, such as government, public health, reforming of criminals, etc., but in this organization valuable social work is done in the home and immediate neighborhood, and the methods and systems used are in reach of every man and woman who is interested in home improvement. In the plain sewing department many simple garments are made for children out of old garments as well as new cloth. These are a great help to the children's welfare department in carrying out its plan of keeping the children in school. These garments are sold to parents for a small sum with the understanding that such parents see to it that their children are sent to school. The work of the organization since its inception has proved the wisdom of its founder. It is supported for the most part by voluntary contributions and entertainments. Mrs. Harris Barrett, besides having the management of all of this work, is also president of the Virginia Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, which is doing a great good among the masses of people throughout the state. She is also second recording secretary of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. A more diligent and painstaking woman would be hard to find in any organization. Hampton is proud of her, as it also is of hundreds of graduates scattered through out the country, so that it may be justly said that notwithstanding the many industrial schools and institutes for higher learning for colored people Hampton institute is the mother of them all. From Faraway Alaska Some friends of Tuskegee institute living in far away Alaska recently sent the school a small donation. Here is where the poetry comes in about "it's in the giving, not the gift." Freeman. 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. CHURCHEB. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCURCH 5th Ave. So. and 27th St. Minn. Rev A. H. Leattad, Rector. Service at 8 o'clock P. M. All are invited. Come. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 22d St. between 8th and 10th St. and 9:00 p.m. every Sunday 10:30 a. m. and 10:30 p.m. Sunday school at 12:30. Rev F. M. Lewis, Pastor. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 315 Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services at 11 a. Sunday School at 1 p. m. Rev E. R. Edwards, Pastor. BETHESDA BAPSTH CHURCH, 1150 Eighth Ave. So. Preaching every Sunday morning and evening. Rev T. J. Carter, Pastor. ZION BAPSTH CHURCH, 6th Avenue N. and 4th St. Services morning and evening on Sunay. Rev M. W. Winners, pastor. ST. PAUL. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev m. P. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller Sts. All are welcome. ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 458 WESTERN E. 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THE TWIN CITY STAR NEGRO PROGRESSIVE. Vol. 3. Saturday, Aug. 31, 1912 No.1 Entered in the Post office at Minneapolis, June 23, as second class matter. CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 1419 Washington Ave. So., Minne- apolie, Minn. Geo. B. Kelley Duluth, Minn. "Head of the Lakes" Representative. Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS 1.25 3 MONTHS $.75 CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTION $2.50. Advertising rate per Inch 50c. Special rates furnished on application Subscribers are earnestly request ed to report to the office any irregularities in the delivery of their paper; also any change of address. Subscribers wishing the "Twin City Star" discontinued at the expiration of their subscriptions should notify us to that effect; otherwise we shall consider it their wish to have it continued. Order for discontinuance must be accompanied by payment of all arrears. All personal advertisements in the local columns must be paid for in advance. All public comment inserted only over the author's signature Foreign subscriptions solicited. Unaligned notices will not be inserted in these columns. All matter must reach us by Wednesday for insertion. PAID UP SUBSCRIBERS are our best "Boosters" Are you one? "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. THE RULE OF THE PEOPLE. The national Progressive party, committed to the principle of government by a self-controlled democracy expressing its will through representatives of the people pledges itself to secure such alterations in the fundamental law of the several states and of the United States as shall insure the representative character of the government. In particular this party declares for direct primaries for the nomination of state and national officers, for nation-wide preferential primaries for candidates for the presidency, for the direct election of United States senators by the people; and we urge on the states the policy of the short ballot with responsibility to the people and recall. This is the plank in the platform secured by the initiative, referendum condemning States' Rights, and the revival of the Civil Rights Bill, which the Republicans never passed. THE SOUTHERN REPUBLICAN SCANDAL The president is like the high-minded president of a public service corporation who wants his general manager or counsel to get results in council and legislature, but is unwilling to hear anything about the necessary means. We do not hear of any refusal of the president to permit Southern delegates to the Republican national convention to vote for him, but he is taking great pains to pass on the other side of all unpleasant details involved in arranging for this support of his candidacy. The Republican party in the South is a permanent scandal. It has no following, since its Negroes have been disfranchised and its whites ostracised, and only leaders enough to fill the federal and organization offices. Extracts from Minneapolis Tribune. It's a year old, but true. GUARD YOUR ENTHUSIASM. The Negro voters are interested in the coming election, and they belong to all parties. It is hoped that they will not be so deeply interested that they will make personal attacks against those of their race who may oppose them. Treat each other as you do the white man. Let us give every one credit for his political views, and when the campaign is over, may there be no strained social relations on account of political differences. We can accomplish nothing under these conditions. Whether Wickersham was sincere in the Lewis case or not, he surely circulated some Taft campaign dope—but it is not working—too old. Special to the Star. The Planet has not supported Col. Roosevelt. It has not allied himself with his supporters. It has taken an impartial stand and discussed the situation in a calm and impartial manner. We are of the opinion that colored men are just as much justified in supporting Hon. Theodore Roosevelt as they are in supporting Hon. William Howard Taft. One dish of crow is about as acceptable as the other. President Taft lacks backbone and ex-President Roosevelt has more than his share of that important part of the human vertebrae. Colored men, who are supporting the one should have no criticism to pass upon the other. President Taft has appointed colored men to high and honorable positions and ex-President Roosevelt has done the same thing. President Taft has openly recognized the "color line" in his official relationship and he should not have done so, in fact could not have done so without violating his oath of office. Col. Roosevelt did not draw the "color line" in the open and flagrant manner as practiced by President Taft, but he lessened the number of Federal appointments in the Southland without drawing it. Ex-President Roosevelt stands by his friends, when his "blood is up," whether they be North or South, East or West, black or white. President Taft is an apologist, so afraid of public sentiment that he will do wrong in order to avoid its fury. Ex-President Roosevelt has the nerve to meet the issue squarely and in this respect, becomes, the "man on horse-back," the public idol, the kind of a leader that enthusiastic men like to follow. A man of this character is pardoned for his faults, almost before he has crayed pardon. Still, we make no secret in saying that he is the most dangerous character that this country has ever produced and is destined to prove a veritable political meteor, endangering both business and prosperity for many years to come. As between him and President Taft, there is but little to choose for the average voter, although business interests would select the latter, because of his conservatism which may in a measure atone for his lack of vital principles. To a people contending for fundamental rights denied, President Taft invites disgust and incites contempt. We do not believe that ex-President Roosevelt was given a "square deal" at Chicago. We believe that on a fair "show-down" he won there.—The Richmond Planet, July 20, 1912. RECORD OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. Colored Americans having been permitted to be disfranchised in the Southern States under Republican rule. The appointment of ex-Confederates and Southern Democrats upon the Supreme Court of the United States. The appointment of ex-Confederates and Southern Democrats in the Cabinet by President Taft. The declaration of President Taft that he would appoint no colored man to office who may be objectionable to the white people. Race discrimination permitted upon the railroads South, and the enactment of "Jim Crow" car laws. The removal of Southern colored office holders in the South from office and the appointment of Democrats and ex-Confederates in their stead. With such a record for the Republican party to go to the country on in 1912 to capture the colored vote will be bound to be effective. The colored voters throughout the country have opened their eyes, and between now and 1912 they will keep them open.—The Bee, Wash. D. C. 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 the Negro. That State Street Carnival was a disgrace to the people of Chicago—and the Local Business League is to be commended for their efforts to stop it. Thieves, crooks and pick-pockets roamed at will, and scores of delegates suffered from these conditions. The Ship of State of the Republican Party is going out of commission, many Negro coal stokers will lose their jobs. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. TWIN CITY STAR A REAL NEWSPAPER. A newspaper isn't simply a bare chronicle 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? This issue begins the third year of our existence. We thank those who have aled our efforts, hoping to receive your support in the future. We have noticed that many publications that freely boost everything have been of short duration. Publishing a Negro newspaper is a hard proposition, and the Editor who attempts to satisfy all factions, finally gets what he deserves, the contempt of all. We are proud of our paid up subscribers, and we respect the rights of delinquents, but we will continue to run our publication as a business proposition, without fear or favor respecting the rights of every one and to the best interest of all. THE DAILY GUIDE SUSPENDS PUBLICATION. Editor Morgan of The Daily Guide of St. Paul has discontinued his Publication on account of non-payment of subscribers. Mr. Morgan has done all that could be expected since he entered the journalistic field. Now there are many who say "that they miss The Guide," but all who owe him should pay him, and had not so many missed their payments they would not have missed The Guide. NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. The National Negro Press Association held the most harmonious and really helpful meeting of its four years of life, and took high ground on the service the press of the race is to perform for its constituency. R. W. Thompson of Washington, D. C., was elected to succeed M. M. Lewey of Florida, a return to the chair after two years. The vice-president is Joseph L. Jones, Ohio; corresponding secretary, Henry Allen Boyd, Tennessee; recording secretary, Charles Sumner Smith, Minneapolis; treasurer, John L. Thompson, Iowa; chairman of the executive committee, N. B. Dodson, New York City. A member of the executive committee from each state was provided for. The attendance was large and enthusiastic, over fifty papers being represented by men of influence and standing. We are all either builders or destroyers. There is no middle ground. Each of us belong to either the one class or the other. No matter what your social position, no matter how wealthy or how poor you may be, no matter what your occupation, you belong to one of these two great armies. By the force of your example, by your attitude on moral questions, by your honesty or dishonesty in business or in personal or political relations, by the interest you take in your organizations to make them stand for something, by your interest in your home and in everything with which you come in contact you are helping to build up this race, or you are allied with the forces that are ever busy, busy, busy trying to tear it down. Everything in nature has two elements at war within it—the elements of growth and health, and the elements of disease. Every social organization that man has devised has in it, constantly working, consciously or unconsciously, the forces that work together in unity and make for strength and growth, and the forces that tear down and destroy. It is not many years since the Railroads Porters and Hotel Walters were social outcasts. Recently they have taken the lead. Why. They represent the bone and sinew of the accumulated wealth of the Negro, and have paved the way to better economic conditions, and left a legacy to posterity. Our greatest men have held these positions, and today their offspring is proud of their inheritance. "Honor and Shame from no condition rise. Act well your part. There all the honor lies." PAST AND PRESENT. THE CARVER HOTEL 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 ..... 6:85 p. m. 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McDEW 610 SYKES BLOCK MINNEAPOLIS READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. THE DICKERSON CAFE CHINESE AND AMERICAN DISHES. J. A. DICKERSON, PROP. PHONE MAIN 9058. 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 dishes. 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. Investigation will prove that our culinary arrangements are such as will enable us to give you exceptional service, that make a direct appeal to critical and discriminating dinners, with all the conveniences and privileges of a modern Cafe. THE ONE PLACE IN THE NORTHWEST WHERE CATERING IS AN ART. 208 HENNEPIN AVE. MINNEAPOLIS TEL. 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