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MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL Defective Page SPECULATION AS TO THE ELECTION Results In Early Voting States Are Considered Barometers. That is a Sort of Unwritten Law of the Political Game—Zeke Candler is Ever Willing to Make His Speech on the Tombigbee River—Mrs. Wood Saved Her Husband's Job. By ARTHUR W. DUNN. Washington, Sept. 12.—[Special.]—Speculation is an American trait, both in business and politics. Prognostication of political futures becomes the important function of many men who interest themselves in the game. Every newspaper that is an organ of any party must follow the lead of the campaign managers and claim victories and point out how every straw indicates the approaching victory of the man they support. The early elections in any state are seized upon and analyzed and figured up so as to show that the favorite of all parties will win. Years ago the Oregon men in congress used to make capital and secure large appropriations in order to influence favorable action in that state in the June elections. Long before that barrels of money were poured into Ohio and Indiana when they were October states on account of the supposed effect they would have on the national result. The September States. For more than thirty years Vermont and Maine have been called political barometers. In each presidential year the elections in those states have been used for political predictions, for speculation and conjecture. Every time the partisans of each candidate have shown that the results in those states meant victory for them in November. And this year has been no different. All three parties have won a substantial victory in the September elections. The defeated show that it might have been much worse; the successful point out that nothing but a walkover in the presidential race can be figured out of these elections. Hilles Landed First. Chairman Hilles of the Republican national committee "beat them all to it" in the matter of claiming a great victory after the returns were in from Vermont. Simultaneously with the publication of the returns he was on hand with his statement that it meant the election of Taft. Democrats like Lille James and Governor Wilson and Progressives like Mose Clapp and Roosevelt did not get their claims in until the afternoon papers were published. Isn't there a story about the good results of getting in the first blows when you get into a fight? That's the Hilles method. Only sometimes these claims don't rate as blows. Zeke a Willing Performer Belated issues of the Congressional Record show that Zeke Candler was a willing performer. The house was waiting for the senate—usually the case near the end of the session—and some one called upon Zeke Candler of Mississippi to make his speech on the Tombigbee river. Did he hesitate? Not a moment. He has made the same speech for twelve years at old times. "I am willing to stay here," remarked Jim Mann, with considerable show of disgust, "but I don't think it quite fair for those of us who have to stay to be afflicted with stale speeches." A Woman's Last Word. Until a short time before the final agreement was reached on the army appropriation bill it carried a provision which legislated General Leonard Wood out of the office of chief of staff. Just before the conferees were ready to sign their names a communication came from President Taft saying that if Wood was to be put out there would be another veto. And so the provision was eliminated. Later it developed that Mrs. Wood called at the White House and told President Taft that she regarded the legislation against her husband as utterly unfair and an affront to any army officer. And she won her point. Troops For the Border. Troops For the Border. Army officers wanted to maintain a division of the army somewhere along the Rio Grande until after there was no more danger of Mexican trouble. They would have been kept there had it not been for the importing of senators and members of the house, who insisted that the troops should be returned to their regular stations. It means a great deal to a community to have a regiment of troops stationed near it. Well, the selfish motive won. The troops were withdrawn and sent to the posts. There has never been a time when they were not needed on the border, either for the moral effect or immediate service. When Overman Lost Out. When Overman Lost Out. When the bill which finally closed congress came back to the senate for the last time Senator Overman was much disturbed. He had put in a little item for a postoffice down in North Carolina, which the house confeees would not accept. "Those house confeees stand there for hours and hours and refuse to accept this item," said Overman. "Now, why? What is the reason for it unless they want to be contemptuous and bull headed?" BEN BANNEKER BELIEVED IN ONENESS OF MANKIND. Pioneer Advocate of Human Rights Not ashamed of His Race. The following letter, written by Ben Banneker to Thomas Jefferson, is self explanatory and shows how the great heart of the one time country boy who won fame as a scientist longed for the freedom of the people of his race in America: Maryland, Baltimore County, Near Elliott's Lower Mills, Aug. 19, 1791. Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State: Sir—I am fully sensible of the greatness of that freedom which I now take with you on the present occasion, a liberty which seemed to me scarcely allowable when I reflected on that distinguished and dignified station in which you stand and the almost general prejudice and preposition which is paved in the world against those of my complexion. Sir, I hope I may safely admit in consequence of the report which hath reached me that you are a man far less inflexible in sentiments of this nature than many others; that you are measurably friendly and well disposed toward us, and that you are ready and willing to lend your assistance and relief from those many distressed and numerous calamities to which we are reduced. Now, sir, if this is founded in truth I apprehend you will readily embrace every opportunity to eradicate that train of absurd and false ideas and opinions which you have and that your sentiments are concurrent with mine, which are that one universal Father hath given being to us all and that he hath not only made us all of one flesh, but that he hath also without partiality afforded us all with the same facet of humanity, and that he be in society or religion, however diversified in situation or color, we are all of the same family and stand in the same relation to him. Sir, if these are the sentiments of which you are fully persuaded I hope you can understand the obligations of Christianity to extend their power and influence to the relief of every part of the human race. Freely and most cheerfully acknowledge that I am of the African race and in that color which is natural to them of the deepest dye, and it is under a sense of the most profound gratitude to the Supreme Ruler of the universe that I now confess to you that I am not under that jurisdiction and that I am under the man captivity to which many of my brethren are doomed, but that I have abundantly tasted of the fruition of the blessings which proceed from free and unequaled liberty with which you are favored and which, I hope you willingly accept the immediate hand of that Being from whom proceedeth every good and perfect gift. Sir, suffer me to recall to your mind that time in which the arms and tyranny of the British crown were exerted with every powerful effort in order to reduce the power of the enemy. You cannot but acknowledge that amongst you, on the variety of dangers to which you were exposed. Reflect on that time in which every human aid appeared unavailable and in which even hope and fortitude wore the aspect of inability to your miraculous and providential preservation. You cannot but acknowledge that the present freedom and tranquility which you enjoy you have mercifully received and that it is the peculiar blessings of heaven. Segregation Near Kin to Murder. Notwithstanding the many unfair acts of legislation intended to humiliate, discourage and hinder the progress of the colored people in this country, they are going forward. Nothing, except murder, is meaner than the attempt to degrade and segregate by unfair methods a class of citizens which grew up with the republic, gave it nearly 300 years of free labor, helped to win its freedom and has never been guilty of disloyalty to the country's flag. The Press and Business Enterprises. That the best of feeling should exist between the press, business concerns, secret and social society is self evident. Each should be a promoter of the other's interest, for therein lies mutual benefit. The National Negro Press association at its recent annual meeting voiced its sentiments in the direction by adopting strong resolutions calling for closer union between commercial enterprises and newspaper as essential to greater industrial progress. Two Necessary Elements to Success. In 1894 R. L. Houston of Fort Worth, Tex., was working as a porter on a salary of $3 per week. A few years ago Mr. Houston went into the undertaking business and now owns a block of houses in the business section of the town. He is highly respected by both colored and white citizens. He ascribes his success to economy and strict attention to business. Minor Happenings of the Week Throughout Minnesota. The largest and best state fair in the history of Minnesota closed Saturday night after a run of six days and nights. The estimated attendance for the week was 378,000. It was a remarkable fair in that, notwithstanding the remarkable throngs on the ground at all hours of the day and evening, with horse races, automobile races and balloon and aviation flights, there were no serious accidents. Another remarkable circumstance was that the arrests were a negligible quantity. A third feature was the almost perfect weather all week. All members of the Pipestone board of education will resign at the next regular meeting of the board and it will be necessary to hold a special election. The action of the board has caused the greatest sensation ever known there in school circles and follows a denial of the prayers of seven hundred petitioners that Harry L. Tupper be reinstated in school. Tupper was banished from the school for all time because of a charge of drunkenness made against him by the board. The mills of Minneapolis produced 15,708,075 barrels of flour in the crop year ending Aug. 31, a remarkable record in view of the scant wheat crop of last year in the Northwest, the total standing almost even with the production of the two preceding years, showing 105,115 barrels less than in 1910-11 and 867,080 less than in 1909-10. The increase over 1908-09 was 2,015,705 barrels. Hog cholera has made its appearance in Stearns county and general alarm is felt. The cases were first found near Pearl Lake, where the droves of Maus, Dunkel and Steichens were attacked. Maus alone lost forty-eight out of fifty hogs. Other farmers have had some of their hogs vaccinated, but it is not believed this will check the disease. A peculiar disease has broken out among the horses of Albert Lea which is puzzling experts as to where it originates and whether it is contagious. It starts in the form of "pink eye" and finally ends in the swelling of the jaws and throat. One of the draymen of the city has lost eleven head, while several others have lost valuable animals. The John A. Johnson memorial statue on the state capitol grounds will be placed where the base already has been constructed, in spite of the protests of Cass Gilbert, the capitol architect, the Minnesota State Art society, the Women's Civic league and others, the memorial commission having voted not to change the site. Labor unions of Minnesota have a membership of about 228,144 members and last year contributed $176,969 to benevolences among their members. CRIMES AND MISHAPS. The three miners imprisoned in the flooded Ruddy mine in Biwablk for several days have not been rescued and little hope is entertained that any of them is alive. It is feared that they have been asphyxiated, as they were supposed to be blasting at the time the cloudburst filled the shaft. James Conroy, a Minneapolis civil engineer, was instantly killed and Christian L. listrup, candidate in Hennepin county for county surveyor, miraculously escaped death when an inbound passenger train struck the two men as they were crossing the Northern Pacific tracks. The two and one-half-year-old daughter of Irve Ambrose of Forest City, while playing with matches and trying to light a jack-o-lantern, caught her clothing on fire and before the mother could arrive the clothes were entirely burned from the child's body.' She Wed but a short time. Max Schell, a well known Shakopee contractor, fell from a scaffold and received a broken neck. He died instantly. Mr. Schell was inspecting work on a silo. Matt Kommers, formerly of Waverly, this state, met death at Butte, Mont., when a scaffolding on which he was working collapsed. Superior, Wis., Sept. 11.—Found guilty of white slavery on charges brought by a 15-year-old white girl, Fred Newman, a negro, was sentenced to the penitentiary for two years and nine months. The girl's testimony also will figure largely in the trial of Mae Jackson, a negress, to start Wednesday on the same charge. A third negro is to be tried under the federal white slavery law. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. MAN OF BROAD EXPERIENCE. Professor R. T. Greener as Educator Statement and Rose Rephaner. Statesman and Race Benefactor. One among the many men of national reputation who attracted special attention at the recent session of the National Negro Business league held in Chicago was the Hon. Richard T. Greener. Many of the younger men who have gained distinction in business and the professions were mere lads when Professor Greener was doing effective educational work as dean of the law school at Howard university in Washington. It was while in this position that Professor Greener counteracted the then prevailing discrimination against colored people by some of the leading life insurance companies upon the basis of assumed greater mortality risk than that which existed among individuals of other races. Professor Greener took the matter up with leading insurance companies, controverting and criticising these statements, and was able to bring about a change in the treatment of colored people in the offices of a number of the larger eastern life insurance companies. As a result some of the most important of them commenced to write life insurance on colored people in the District of Columbia on exactly the same terms as they did for other people. New Yorkers will especially remember Mr. Greener for the able and satisfactory service which he rendered as secretary of the Grant Monument association, of which he is one of the trustees. President Dickson of the Royal Casualty company in Chicago is fortunate in having a man of Professor Greener's experience and executive ability associated with him in a business capacity. AFRO-AMERICANS IN THE POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT. Where They Are Located and What Their Salaries Aggregate. There are 3,957 Afro-Americans serving the government in the postoffice department, whose annual salaries aggregate $3,099,907. Among these are included postmasters, assistant postmasters, clerks, rural mail carriers and railway mail clerks. There are about 280 Afro-American postmasters. Among the presidential offices are: Mound Bayou, Miss., Mrs. Mary A. Booze, postmaster; Beaufort, S. C., George W. Wear, postmaster; Boley Okla., William L. Jones, postmaster; Tuskegee Institute, Ala., J. B. Washington, postmaster. In many of the southern cities all of the letter carriers are Afro-Americans. This is true of Jackson, Miss, and Clarksville, Tenn. There are 417 Afro-American employees in the New York city postoffice, drawing annual salaries aggregating in round numbers $396,300. One hundred and seventy-three Afro-Americans employed in the St. Louis (Mo.) postoffice draw salaries aggregating $152,000 annually. In the Richmond (Va.) postoffice there are eighty-seven Afro-American employees, whose salaries aggregate $73,500 annually. Sixty-six Afro-Americans are employed in the Louisville (Ky.) postoffice, and they are paid salaries amounting to $59,440 annually. There are thirty-six colored employees in the Cleveland (O.) postoffice, who draw salaries aggregating $35,500 annually. There are fifty-seven colored employees in the Mobile (Ala.) postoffice, who receive annually $66,533. In the Chicago postoffice there are 505 Afro-American employees, whose annual salaries aggregate $554,300. The forty-three railway postal clerks in Louisiana, running out of New Orleans, receive $49,800 in annual salaries. The forty-four colored employees in the Cincinnati (O.) postoffice are paid $41,500 in salaries annually. There are sixty-seven Afro-Americans employed in the postoffice at Boston, and their annual salaries aggregate $69,200. Montgomery and McLeod as Statesmen Mount Bayou, Miss., founded twenty-five years ago by Isaiah T. Montgomery, is the oldest and most successful municipality in the south founded and controlled exclusively by colored Americans. The next most successful and perhaps the largest town ruled by colored men is Boley, Okla. Mayor W. H. McLeod of Boley is a native of Tennessee, but has made Boley his home since 1907. In 1909 Mr. McLeod was elected mayor of the town of Boley, a position which he still holds. Mr. Montgomery was the first mayor of Mound Bayou. Work of Bishop College Praised. Much satisfaction is expressed concerning the work of Bishop college, in Marshall, Tex. The Baptist Home Mission society has stood by this institution for many years and is still its friend and great benefactor. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. MISSION OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL Baptist Host In Old North State Makes Phenomenal Progress Under the Effective Leadership of President A. M. Moore-Young People's Union Also In Flourishing Condition. By GEORGE P. KING. Lumberton, N. C.-The fortyth annual session of the North Carolina Baptist State Sunday school convention, recently held here, brought together the most enthusiastic contingent of Sunday school workers of one denomination that has ever met in this section of the country. During the three days the convention was in session there was evidenced such a spirit for the conservation of every interest of this work that indications are that during the present year's work of the convention there will be a deep awakening on the part of Sunday school workers in all parts of the state. The convention represented twelve districts, 385 schools with an aggregate membership of 22,000. The leader of this movement, who was the cynosure of the eyes of hundreds of representative men and women, is Dr. A. M. Moore of Durham, N. C. He is regarded as a potent factor in all the agencies at work in this state for the uplift of the race. Dr. Moore has made his first year as president of the convention the most successful in the history of the organization. By his comprehensive grasp upon the affairs of the organization it has made phenomenal strides. The educational and missionary features of the convention have been made strong elements for uplift. Last year the PRESIDENT A. M. MOORE, convention supported twenty-nine girls in various schools in the state, and it is giving impetus to the material progr ress of twenty-three secondary schools in North Carolina. He is an ardent believer in sustaining such agencies that will properly mold the character of the young people of the race. He has made a careful study of conditions in the south and is endeavoring to make this convention a potent factor in solving some of the problems that confront the church. By the introduction of his progressive ideas he has kindled a new enthusiasm in the convention and has every department down to a practical basis. He is one of that class of men who bring things to pass by having harmony. A new movement in the missionary department has been inaugurated. One of the ablest young men in the ministry in this state and a graduate from the college and theological departments of Lincoln university, Rev. O. S. Bullock, was elected superintendent of the missionary department. He is excellently qualified to direct the forces in his new field. Dr. Moore presented plans that were unanimously adopted that will bring better results for the missionary activities of the convention. The state B. Y. P. U. convention meets with the Sunday school convention. This religious movement held the best annual meeting in its history. The program was pregnant with wholesome features. Like the Sunday school convention the deliberations were full of saneness, and reflected credit upon this large body of Christian workers. The conventions meet next year in Charlotte, N. C. Dr. Moore is superintendent of one of the best organized Sunday schools in the country. White Rock Baptist church, Durham, presents an inspiring scene every Sunday morning. This Sunday school has such men of international reputation connected with it as Dr. James E. Shepard and Mr. C. C. Spaulding, general manager of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident association. FIRST LAW FIRM IN NEW STATE Eventful Career of Attorney Sawner In Oklahoma. ORGANIZED COTTON MARKET. Brief Account of the Achievements of a Man Who Divides Time Between the Practice of Law and the Mercantile Business—Authority on Relation of Soil to Crop Production. Among the many men of prominence from the far southwest who attended the annual meeting of the National Negro Business league recently held in Chicago was Attorney G. W. F. Sawner of Chandler, Okla. He is known quite widely as one of the pioneers of the early history and development of the state. He is a thorough race leader and a man of excellent business proclivities. Shortly after Oklahoma was admitted into the union of states Mr. Sawner took up permanent residence in Guthrie. It was not long after settling there before he put into practice what he had long held as a strong lever for racial advancement, namely, co-operation in business. With this resolve in view the law firm of Twine, Saddler & Sawner was formed. This was the first law firm of colored American attorneys in Guthrie, and possibly the first in the new state. Through the wise counsel of these three lawyers the way soon opened for other men of the profession to gain recognition in the courts of the state. So that at the present time men who have made their way to the front in the legal profession cite the fact that to the old firm of Twine, Saddler & Sawner is due the credit for doing real pioneer work. After practicing law for a few years Mr. Sawner turned his attention to buying cotton, which was the staple crop of the country at that time. Having had experience previously in his home state, Texas, and by careful study of conditions in a new section and a new soil, he became an expert, and for nearly twenty years in the state he has been an authority on all matters affecting the crop and the staple. During the time which he has been in the business he has handled an immense amount of the staple and has a standing in the market equal to that of any man in the state. In localities where the colored people have established settlements of their own he has been the first buyer to establish a market for them. He is the first man of our race to buy cotton upon his own responsibility in the state. Mr. Sawner is now a resident of Chandler, Okla., where he owns valuable city and farm property aside from an elegant home. He is perhaps the only Afro-American who has been in touch with the English market, he having sold cotton from Boley to the Liverpool market at one time with a consignment of $10,000, a check for which he received solely upon his reputation as a man of honest business methods. Mr. Sawner still engages in the practice of law, but devotes most of his time to buying cotton. He is also prominent in the politics of the state and is a leader in the political affairs of the county in which he lives. BOLEY COMMERCIAL CLUB. Promoter of Industry Among the People of Boley, Okla. The Boley Commercial club, Boley, Okla., was organized six years ago. From a small beginning it has grown to large proportions as a strictly business concern. It has a membership of 127 of the most progressive citizens of the town. The mission of the club is to foster and develop the commercial and industrial interests of the community. In this it has done marvelous things for the people. It is in truth an active, well equipped board of trade. W. A. Kennedy, president of the club, is a successful merchant; Vice President T. M. Haynes is a banker and real estate dealer; Secretary Isaac W. Young is a practicing physician; C. L. White, the treasurer, is a hardware dealer and Auditor E. O. Tyler is a successful attorney. Among other men who act in an official capacity are L. P. Foster, who is in the hotel business; William Knight is a cotton merchant; B. F. Brown is an agriculturist, M. A. Sorrell is city justice and the Hon. M. J. Jones is a lawyer. SMOKE THE RELIABLE 5e SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5e MINNEAPOLIS We SEG 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 BAPSTIST CHURCH. 1180 8th St. So. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. 11 A. M. "Attachment to God's House. Bro. C. Perkins will be installed as Trustee at morning service. Mr. and Mrs. Rosco C. Lewis will receive the hand of Fellowship. 12:30. Sunday School, conducted by Mr. Henry Richardson, Supt. Come and hear the excellent singing of the Volunteer Choir under the leadership of Mrs. Robert Glenn. The singing as well as the other service will inspire you. The People's Christian Mission, 1312 3rd St. So. 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. 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 Aldr. Ave. No. M. Kronengold. GEO. WASHING TYLER IS DEAD. Geo. Washington Tyler, of this city died at the City Hospital on Sept. 10th. His death was from acute indigestion and heart trouble. Mr. Tyler was one of the best known residents of Minneapolis. He was many years employed as a waiter at the West Hotel, and was the hero of the West Hotel fire, where he saved the life of Judge Atwater. Mr. Tyler was interested in local theatricals. His funeral was held Friday under the auspices of Ames Lodge of Elks. He was an officer and charter member of that Lodge. DEATH OF B. H. W. DAVIS R. H. W. DAVIS, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of this city died at the City Hospital on Sept. 10th. He was one of the Trustees of Bethesda Baptist Church. His funeral was hell Thursday from Bethesda Baptist Church. He suffered a stroke of paralysis, which caused his death. DEATH OF NEBRASKA BURKES. Nebraska Burkes, the well known trap-drummer, died Sept. 10th after a lingering illness, suffering from tuberculosis. His funeral was held at St. Peter's Church last Thursday. PAID ADVERTISEMENT. Cost $5.00 to be paid for by W. A. Kelley, Mgr. Southern Theatre. W. A. KELLEY. Republican Candidate for Alderman of the Sixth Ward. W. A. Kelley is a candidate for Alderman from the Sixth Ward. He asks the Support of the voters who desire better Ward improvements. His reputation among the people of this Ward is his record. It was due mostly to his efforts that the Cluster Lights will be placed along Washington and Cedar Aves. W. A. Kelly is a native of Minneapolis and a son of Capt. A. A. Kelley, the Republican Candidate for Mayor. HOTEL JONES. 204 11th Ave. 80. The Hotel Jones, 204 11th Ave. So. will be opened during September, under the management of Mrs. Emma Taylor-Jones. This will be one of the most elegantly furnished hotels of the Northwest, baths on each floor, gas, and electric light, private parlor and reception rooms, dining room, steam heat. Special accommodations for railroad and theatrical people. Notice of the Grand Opening will be announced later. Watch for the date. Atty. W. R. Morris who recently returned from the Elks Convention at Dayton has gone to Atlanta, Ga., to attend the 16th B. M. C., of Odd Fellows. MASS MEETING AT THE FORUM. SEPT. 19th, AT BETHEGDA. T The Pride of the West Chapter No. 30, Order of Eastern Star will give a Halloween Promenade at Masonic Hall, 24th St. and 5th Ave. So. on Oct. 31st. SUNDAY FORUM There will be a Mass-Meeting in the interest of the coming Lecture Course, which begins Friday evening, Oct. 4. Representative citizens of Twin Cities will speak. Get your season tickets for these Lectures. You can't afford to miss them. B. F. Bullock, Pres. There is much sickness among the people of the Twin Cities, owing to the excessive hot weather and the sudden changes. Subscribe for the Star. Rev. E. Daniels, Asst. Rector of St. Phillips P. E. Church, New York City is the guest of Sergt. and Mrs. Z. A. Pope at their residence, 216 W. 31st St. Rev. Daniels is well known in the Twin Cities. He was succeeded by Father A. H. Lealtad, who has charge of St. Thomas Mission of Minneapolis and St. Phillips of St. Paul. He will remain until next Tuesday. Miss Laura A. Minor left Thursday for St. Louis to visit her mother, Mrs. A. C. Minor, who is very ill. Mrs. Chas. S. Smith was taken very sick Sept. 7th, and has been confined to her bed, under the care of Dr. J. H. Redd. She is effected with inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs. Mattle Darby is improving very rapidly. Mrs. J. C. Trevan, 603 Fremont Av. No., is much improved after a few days illness during the recent hot weather. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. Mrs. Grant Ramey, of Bryant Ave. No. has been sick during past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carver, now residing at Manistique, Mich., visited their mother, Mrs. Alice Carver last week. Mrs. Alice Carver and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Georgia Carver left Tuesday for Mt. Juliet, Tenn., to attend their family reunion. They will visit Chicago, Nashville and Indianapolis on the trip. Mrs. Geo. W. Holbert yeft Thursday for Carrolton, Mo., to visit her father, Col. William Clayton. Miss Alberta Gamble visited her parents in Omaha during past week. Mr. and Mrs. Briscoe Lewis have moved to the residence of Mrs. Burrell, 301 E. Lake St. Mrs. W. B. Wright of Sioux Falls, is visiting her son, Mr. W. S. Wright, at the residence of Mrs. J. H. Thornton, 3024 11th Ave. So. Mr. Chas. Brodie of Duluth has been spending past three weeks in Minneapolis on business. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. Mr. J. H. Harper, Jr., spent his vacation hunting and fishing at the Lakes. Mr. R. C. McCullough, 1813 5th Ave. So, has returned home after a summer at the University of Wisconsin. He will finish the Law Dept. at the University of Minnesota. Mrs. Luther Abbey and son Leon, have returned from a pleasant stay in Des Moines. Furnished Rooms—For Gentlemen Only. MRS. GRACE MANN, 714 6th AVE. N. AN UP-TO-DATE BARBER SHOP. Mr. B. M. McDew, has secured one of the best locations in the city where he has opened a First Class Barber Shop. Everything modern and sanitay. Located in the Boston Block at 3 No. Third St. He solicits the patronage of everyone, and will give you "a square deal." (Adv.) Don't worry! When you're ready call N. W. South 6760, and J. A. Judy will fix it. (See adv.) Call N. W. So. 6760 and have your stove put in good order and set up Adv. 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. Watch for the opening of the Hotel Jones, 204 11th Ave. So., only half block from car line, and will be the Ideal Negro hotel of the Twin Cities. TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL Mr. Alex. Tucker has returned from Denver, Col. Mr. Tucker's health has improved, and he is glad to meet his old friends in the Twin Cities, who have been so hopeful for his recovery. ATTY. McGHEE IS IMPROVING. The many friends of Atty. McGhee are glad that he is improving, after a serious illness. Mrs. Nancy E. Johnson, the mother of Mr. J. E. Johnson is visiting in Chicago. Miss Edith Leonard has returned from her vacation and started in another years' work with the Y. W. C. A. Rev. Daniel Harding is improving slowly at the City Hospital. Mrs. Robinson, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Smith and neice, Mrs. W. B. Elliott left Sept. 10th for Seattle, Washington to visit her daughter, Mrs. Artruda Lee. Dr. W. T. Watkins, the dentist, though a young man, has had quite an extensive practice. He practiced seven years in Montgomery, Ala., and had a branch office at the same time at Tuskegee Institute before coming to St. Paul. His dental parlors are in the Newton Building, corner 5th and Minnesota, Suite 301-302, where he has the latest and finest electrical appliances used in up-to-date dentistry. Dr. Watkins is receiving the patronage of our people, and his work is giving general satisfaction. Mrs. Josephine Dover, sister of Mrs. Theodocia Charleston died at her sister Saturday, Sept. 7, at 9 P. M., at the age of 82 years. Funeral Monday, Sept. 9, from the residence on St. Anthony Ave. at 2:30 P. M. Mrs. Birdle High is visiting in Chicago. Miss Olga Wilson, Edith Ella Adams and Virgile Jenkins have returned from their visit to Chicago and report a splendid time. Rev. G. W. Camp, pastor of Zion Presbyterian church has returned from Chicago. Mrs. N. P. Johnson, 221 St. Anthony Ave., will visit her father, Mr. Edw. M. Cohen in Boston, and will spend a few days enroute in Chicago, Pittsburg and Buffalo, where she will visit friends. She will return in a few weeks. THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN. You can get a good meal, clean service, and courteous attention at the St. Louis Kitchen, 138 E. Third St., St. Paul. Mrs. Hinson is universally known for her good cooking. SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER 25c. "DADDY" REID'S NEW PLACE. Mr. Phil. E. Reid has added to The Gopher Bar, 40 East 3rd St. a new feature, the palatial Palm Garden. Its appointments are modern and it is known as the Jolly Fellows Rathskeller. ST. LOUIS KITCHEN. 138 E. 3rd St., St. Paul. Regular Sunday Dinner 35c. Soup—Roast Young Turkey. Lettuce and Tomato Salad. Short Ribs of Beef, Mashed Potatoes. Candled Sweets, Fried Corn. New Peach Cobbler. Sauce a la Hinson. Coffee—Tea—Milk. Send to the Star your News. STUDENTS ENTER COLLEGE. Miss Catherine Lealtad, honor graduate of Class 12, Mechanics Arts School, St. Paul and Mr. Jas. Kydd Hilyard, graduate of Central High Class '11, also student of Univ. of Minn., will enter Macalester College. Mr. Hilyard will complete the Academic Course preparatory to a professional training, probably the study of Dentistry. ENROLLED AT ST. THOMAS COLLEGE. Master Earl Weber a graduate of St. Vincent's Parochial School, entered St. Thomas College Monday, to pursue a four year Academic Course. NEGRO CLAIMS TO BE 122 Reno, Nev., Sept. 8th. Grank Baccus, a negro, claiming to be the oldest man in the West, celebrates his 122nd birthday. Baccus in an inmate of the state hospital, and despite his years is strong and in good health. Baccus was born in St. Genevieve, below St. Louis, on the Mississippi river, in 1790, and was sold as a slave. He came to Hangtown, now Placerville, Cal., in 1850, and later to Nevada. 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. --- EDWARD T. St. Paul Candidate for Republican Edward T. Young was born on a October 27th, 1358. He was educated University and was admitted to the b serving two terms in the House and t He was Attorney General of the time an unusual number of important with skill and fidelity to the public inte The defense of the INHERIT whereby millions of dollars were (Three previous laws of the same The prosecution of the TIMB large sums for the State and putti The suit sustaining the RAIL recovering $800,000 for the State THE GREAT RATE CASES, Court of the United States, said before that court since the civil phase of the right of the state to General Young is not connected directly on his record to all those cit ance of the same sort of service. THE NEW ANIMAL APOLOLE MILITARY WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 1918 Edward T. Young was born on a farm in Sibley County, Minnesota, October 27th, 1858. He was educated in the common schools and the State University and was admitted to the bar in 1882, practicing at Appleton and serving two terms in the House and two in the Senate from that district. He was Attorney General of the State from 1905 to 1909 during which time an unusual number of important cases arose, all of which were handled with skill and fidelity to the public interest. Among these may be mentioned: The defense of the INHERITANCE TAX LAW in the courts, whereby millions of dollars were brought into the State Treasury. (Three previous laws of the same sort had been declared invalid.) The prosecution of the TIMBER TRESPASS CASES, recovering large sums for the State and putting an end to this piratical practice. The suit sustaining the RAILROAD GROSS EARNINGS TAX, recovering $800,000 for the State from the railroads. THE GREAT RATE CASES, recently argued before the Supreme Court of the United States, said to be the most important litigation before that court since the civil war. These cases involve every phase of the right of the state to control and regulate its railways. General Young is not connected with any special interest and appeals directly on his record to all those citizens of the State who want a continuance of the same sort of service. NEW HOME FOR ODD FELLOWS Alpha Lodge Buys Valuable Property In Brooklyn. THROUGH PAYING HIGH RENT. Time Honored Secret Body Provides Permanent Headquarters Large Enough For Itself and Many Other Fraternal, Business and Social Enterprises—State Officials Present. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Brooklyn.-The question of a suitable building in which the various secret and benevolent organizations of the city might hold their business meetings and public social functions is one which has been discussed here for many years. Many movements in the direction of ownership of a building by the colored citizens have been started and abandoned. Brooklyn has many large secret and benevolent societies, with hundreds and thousands of dollars which might have co-operated long ago and erected such a building as is needed for their work, but for one cause or another they have been contented with paying high rentals for poor accommodations. Several years ago Alpha Lodge No. 1281 of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows purchased a piece of property on Nassau street at a cost of $45,000. This property was reconstructed and fitted up for lodge purposes and was the central gathering place for many organizations until about four years ago, when Alpha lodge sold it to the city, as it was in the path of condemned property, made so by a city ordinance to make room for the extension of the subway. Since selling the Nassau street building the lodge has not had a permanent home. Its officers, however, have been constantly on the look out for another piece of property. During the past summer they have been negotiating for the building known as True Reformers' hall, corner of Waverly and Atlantic avenues. About the middle of August they closed negotiations for the above named building, which will be fitted up for lodge purposes. Alpha lodge is the oldest among the Odd Fellows fraternity on Long Island. It was incorporated over thirty years ago, and included in its membership at that time such distinguished men as the late Dr. William T. Dixon, who was for forty-six years the honored pastor of the Concord Baptist church; Dr. George S. Phillips, Charles H. Lansing and others. --- Munc credit for this new achievement of the lodge is due to Benjamin Williams and Edward Henry, president and secretary respectively of the board of trustees of Alpha lodge. Provision will be made in the new hall for all lodges and other organizations, social or business, which may desire accommodation. The building was formally dedicated with appropriate ceremonies Wednesday evening, Sept. 4. The ceremonies were attended by many secret and benevolent societies, as well as by prominent citizens in and from out of town. The state grand master of the order and his official staff were the guests of honor of the organization. The board of trustees consists of Benjamin Williams, president; Edward Henry, secretary; Peter H. Fisher, treasurer; John A. Oliver, Edward C. Burgess, Perry H. Wilson and Nathan W. Davia. The purchase of this hall has created much interest in fraternal circles, and is regarded as a move of far reaching importance to the colored people of Brooklyn. CENSUS FIGURES WRONG? Hon. H. C. Smith Questions Count of Afro-Americans in Cleveland. In giving the Afro-American population of the four largest cities in Ohio the 1910 census credits Cincinnati with 19,699; Columbus, 12,800; Springfield, 4,945; and Cleveland, 8,736. The Hon. Harry C. Smith, editor of the Cleveland Gazette, who is a resident of Cleveland, takes exception to the small number credited to his home city. Mr. Smith says there are 20,000 Afro-Americans in Cleveland, if there is one. Eight or ten thousand of them can be gathered together in one place in the city without that number being scarcely missed in another part of the town. According to Mr. Smith's statement, there are over 9,000 of our people directly or indirectly connected with the churches and missions, which number about fifteen. The figures as above given were tabulated by Professor M. M. Curtiss of Cleveland, who had charge of the 1910 census for the department of commerce and labor in Cleveland and vicinity. Importance of the Literary Society. While there are numerous organizations for mutual benefit in a financial way among our people throughout the country, we should not underrate the importance of the literary or debating society. There should be two or three such organizations in every large city where our people form any considerable number of the population. Nothing is more helpful to the young men and women as the opportunity to develop their intellectual knowledge through the agency of the literary society. Subscribe for the Star. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. 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. HIGENER R. H. HEGENER 207 Nicolet TWIN CITY RAZORS. Full hollow ground, 61.25 each. 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THEN YOU MUST BUY TWIN CITY STAR ENTRANCE FEE IS TOO LARGE Suggested That Admission to State Fair Be Reduced. Purpose of Yearly Exposition is Educational and Not as a Means of Making Money. St. Paul, Sept. 10.—For some reason the attendance at the state fair, while large, has, except for the first day, been disappointing. Perhaps the weather was too hot, perhaps the farmers were too busy, or perhaps fair boosters did not know how to do their work effectively. At all events the fact remains, and it has given rise to the suggestion that the entrance fee should be reduced. It is believed the attendance would be largely increased if the rate of admission were cut in two. If such would be the result the thing certainly ought to be done. The purpose of the fair is expositional and educational and not to make money. The success of the fair should therefore be judged rather by the number of people who see it than by the gate receipts. The experiment of giving people a chance to see it for 25 cents ought to be tried. ***** St. Paul is shortly to have a new union depot, so the railroad magnates have decided. The work, it is intimated, will begin next spring and the building will be stately and handsome. The cost has not yet been decided upon, but it is expected that it will be between two and three million dollars. Nine roads will unite in its construction. ***** Roosevelt has come and gone. It is not apparent that new converts have been made to the Progressive party, although there was enthusiasm enough for Roosevelt himself. While the leader of the Bull Moose was here it was noticed that Governor Eberhart took some pains to be where the light would shine on him. While he kept near Roosevelt, however, it is not intimated that his loyalty to Taft has been shaken. The governor claims to be some progressive himself, but he has never allowed that to interfere in the practical politics he pursues. At all events he has not yet been heard to repeat the colonel's favorite slogan, "Down with the boss!" ***** Besides the governor Mr. Young appears to have been the only candidate for the executive office who met Mr. Roosevelt or spent much time with him. Mr. Young was a guest at the dinner at the West hotel and they had some talk, probably, however, of no great political importance, for Mr. Young, while a believer in progressive principles, thinks they are Republican principles too and sees no reason for going outside the party in order to make them effective. There are a great many people of Mr. Young's opinion. ***** The Bull Moosers are still unshaken in their determination to put a candidate for governor in the field in case of Governor Eberhart's nomination, and the consensus of opinion appears to indicate that candidate will be J. F. Jacobson. Indeed, no one else appears to have been thought of. However, it does not appear to be a matter of any great importance, for as the days go by jt becomes plainer to those who have taken pains to keep well informed that there is no longer any probability of Mr. Eberhart being able to secure a plurality of votes even on first choice. That the second choice vote will be against him everyone admits. ***** It is plain that opposition to Governor Eberhart is centering on Mr. Young and Mr. Lee. There are localities in which each appears to be in the lead. Mr. Young is unquestionably the stronger in the First, Third Fourth, Seventh and Ninth districts. His great advantage is in the vote he is likely to poll in the Twin Cities. I do not know so much about Minneapolis, but Ramsey county is thoroughly organized and the Young men are aggressive and enthusiastic. That he will have a good lead in St. Paul over any other candidate I think there can be very little doubt. ***** And there is good reason for Mr. Young's popularity and for the confidence the people have learned to repose in him. Young is a man who has made his mark. He has great abilities. He is genial, approachable and democratic. No public official who ever occupied the attorney general's office performed its duties more satisfactorily or was more ready to undertake any work he was called upon to do. And no attorney general did work of greater importance. He instituted the prosecution of the timber thieves. He brought action and collected back taxes from corporation tax dodgers. He enforced the inheritance tax law. He compelled observance of the provisions of the liquor laws. He fought and is still fighting for the right of the state to control the railroads operating within its borders. He either drafted or aided in drafting and perfecting every important law put upon the statutes during his entire term of office. He is in the prime of manhood, capable of any task. He knows the details of every executive department familiarly. There is every reason to conclude that he would make a model governor. ***** A gentleman—a candidate for an important position—and one whose reputation for political sagacity is better than most people's, told me the other day that after visiting all parts of he state he had reached, the conclusion that Young, Lee and Eberhart would come in under the wire neck and neck. That, of course, would mean Eberhart's defeat. ***** It had been feared that this year there would be great delay in receiving the election returns on account of the complications incident to voters expressing a second choice. Perhaps, however, this will be avoided, for the state officials have taken the matter up with the Twin City papers and the co-operation of the county auditors of the state has been secured. Wires will be run into the state capitol and the returns will be sent direct from the various county seats to the press bureau, which will have its headquarters there. So that I think that this year the returns are likely to be more accurate and sent in quite as promptly as at any previous election. At any rate it seems likely that by the middle of the day following the primaries enough returns will be on hand to indicate the probable result for the more important offices. ***** An important conference of representative brewers from various parts of the state was held in St. Paul recently, news of which some palms have been taken to suppress. Senator E. E. Smith, the chairman of the Republican state central committee and the governor's confidential adviser, was called into the conference and the whole political situation as it affected the brewing industry was gone over at a dinner held at Carling's downtown restaurant. A plan of campaign in the governor's behalf was outlined and subsequently prominent reactionary leaders from the various parts of the state were called in and given their instructions. The brewers' representatives in the campaign will co-operate with state officials friendly to Governor Eberhart, oil inspectors, game wardens and what not, so that the organization covers the state quite completely. Ample funds will be provided to protect the brewers' interests and to remunerate the workers in the various precincts. How effective the methods adopted will be under a statewide primary law remains to be seen. ***** During the past fortnight a number of the stronger leading papers of the state have taken a pronounced stand for the nomination of B. T. Young. I have already referred to the Northfield News. Since then a three-column article in the Red Wing Republican urges his selection, naming Mr. Lee as the paper's second choice. The Rochester Post and Record, perhaps the most influential daily in the First congressional district, takes the same stand. Other leading papers have followed suit. The influence of these in the campaign will no doubt result in a large accession to Mr. Young's strength. ***** The judicial nominations continue to attract attention. Judge Stanton, a candidate for chief justice of the supreme court, was in town the first of the week, and I learn from other sources that he is likely to receive a large vote in the northern counties. I do not anticipate Judge Start's defeat, however. The candidate who seems to get the strongest support is Oscar Hallam, who is running for associate justice against Mr. Bunn. Mr. Bunn's decision nullifying the law making it illegal to manufacture oleomargarine resembling butter in color is being used against him with considerable effect. There appears to be a well defined opinion that the dairymen are entitled to protection against a cheap counterfeit of their product. ***** The contest between Mr. Burnquist and Mr. Neill for lieutenant governor is also attracting attention. I learn that a newspaper published in the interest of the telephone companies is urging Mr. Neill's nomination with considerable effect. The local newspapers, however, seem generally partial to Mr. Burnquist, who made an excellent reputation as a member of the house. Both men are fairly well known at the state capitol, Mr. Burnquist as a legislator and Mr. Neill by reason of his activity when telephone measures were under discussion. ***** Frank Minnette, who represented Stearns county in the last house and who is again a candidate, was in the city during the fair. He is making his bill for a public utilities commission the issue of his campaign. This commission, if created, will among other things exercise a general supervision over telephone companies, regulate rates and so on. It is a theory of the measure that provision should be made requiring the continuous transmission of messages over rival telephone lines, that is that they should be required to make provision for a continuous service so that the patron of one line could make connection with another line if he desired to do so to reach any given point. The proposition seems reasonable. How Charles Sumner Smith Runs the Twin City Star. By N. BARNETT DODSON. If up through difficulties is the way to success Charles Sumner Smith, founder and editor of the Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn., is an example worthy of imitation. With true ambition, energy and self reliance as his capital, Mr. Smith started his paper a year or so ago with odds against him. Located in a city and section of the country where the Afro-American population is small, it took courage to undertake to run a newspaper single handed. Unlike the Apostle Paul, who desired to be all things to all men, Mr. Smith has been all things to himself, editor, compositor, proofreader, subscription agent, advertising agent, office boy and general manager. He tells a thrilling story of his struggles to give our people a clean, readable, progressive weekly paper in Minneapolis. The motto adopted by Mr. Smith for the Star is, "Free Voice of the Press." Under this banner he has fought the battles of the public against A. H. CHARLES SUMNER SMITH. gainsayers without fear or favor. But by honesty and a fixed purpose to be a helper in the uplift of his race Mr. Smith has won public favor, and the Star still shines above the dark clouds, giving hope and inspiration to the race. Charles Sumner Smith is a native of Petersburg, Va. After completing the public school course he entered the Peabody high school, of which he is a graduate. His first newspaper experience was gained while connected with the Virginia Lancet. He is a veteran of the Spanish-American war and gained official recognition as a volunteer yellow fever nurse. When asked to what forces he contributed his success Mr. Smith replied, "Heeding the good advice of my parents, first, and, second, in business, to the advantages of the plate service of the American Press Association and especially the feature known as the Afro-American page, of which service I have the exclusive use in Minneapolis." LOTT CAREY CONVENTION HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING. Reports at Recent Session Show Good Results For Year. Portsmouth, Va.--The annual session of the Lott Carey Foreign Mission Baptist convention, held here recently, revealed the fact that the association is doing a most important work in the moral, spiritual and educational uplift of the people in Africa. Reports submitted showed that the convention has collected and received in pledges $6,000 for the work the fiscal year. Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Thomas, who have been engaged in missionary and educational work in West Africa, told an interesting story of the work and conditions there. A committee was appointed to confer with leading railway officials in regard to providing better accommodations on trains in the south. A plan for co-operation between the convention and the New England Baptist convention was agreed upon. Mrs. L. A. Hope, who has been president of the women's auxiliary for the past five years, retired, and Mrs. J. H. Randolph of Washington was elected in her stead. The next session will be held at the First Baptist church, Washington, in August, 1913. The officers of the convention are: Professor C. S. Brown, Winston-Salem, N. C., president; Rev. W. J. Howard, Washington; Rev. H. L. Barco, Virginia, vice presidents; Rev. J. H. Hughes, Norfolk, Va., treasurer; A. W. Pegues, Raleigh, N.C., recording secretary; Rev. W. M. Alexander, Baltimore, corresponding secretary; Rev. W. T. Johnson, Richmond, Va., president of the executive board, and Nelson Williams, Richmond, Va., secretary to the board. The officers of the women's auxiliary are: Mrs. J. H. Randolph, Washington, president; Mrs. J. E. Blackwell, South Richmond, Va., treasurer; Mrs. A. L. McGunn, Baltimore, corresponding secretary; Miss M. E. Wilson, Keysville, Va., recording secretary; Mrs. P. G. Shepherd, Keysville, Va., chairman of the board of managers. From Blacksmith to Lumber Merchant One of the most successful lumber merchants in Louisiana is C. B. 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"Wherever any race or group of people learn to do a common thing in an uncommon way, by putting brain, skill and conscience into labor, that race or group of people is likely to solve all the problems that surround them."—Dr. Washington. EDUCATE, AGITATE AND EMANCIPATE. Be sure and vote! A LARGE REGISTRATION. The Negro voters of the Twin Cities turned out to register in larger numbers than before on account of the fear of losing their vote in the General Election. They should do this always. However those who were unable to register may vote by affidavit vouched for by two freeholders. OUR SPECIAL INTEREST. Whether brewery or railroad interests will control the next Executive, it matters little with the Negro. At this time, his interest is his representation by positions. Negroes, men and women, are capable of filling clerkships etc., but not while things remain the same will they get them. THE MORRIS RESIGNATION. Hon. W. R. Morris has been severely criticised by many Negro Editors because of his resignation from the American Bar Ass'n. Mr. Morris knew that his action would meet much disapproval, but he knew that he was not wanted, and we think he acted wisely. Many say that he should have sacrificed his personal feelings. Have they no consideration for one's personal feelings. We want Negroes with enough manhood to refuse to accept such a compromise. Mr. Morris resigned when the matter of Atty. Lewis was first given publicity. Now, that he has resigned let some other Negro, who wants to carry these heavy honors, apply for membership, and, if he signs one of those new application blanks he must state his Color, and he will not become a member, not just now. A "BLACK-HAND" GAME. "Shooting Craps" may be a negro game, and playing cards a white man's game; but nevertheless the Supreme Court of the Lone Star State refuses to recognize any such fact. Recently a negro was fined $10 under a statute which prohibits "shooting craps," but does not hake it an offence to play an innocent game of cards. He now appeals. Sparks v. State, 142 Southwestern Reporter, 1183. His contention is that the statute is a discrimination against the negro. Craps, he claims, is a negro game, while cards is a white man's game, and this the legislature well knew in taking this good old amusement away from him, and therefore the statute is unconstitutional. The court answers: "Appellant's position is a unique one, but we cannot agree with him. It is unnecessary, we think, to discuss the question." The Docket. Don't lose your vote. PETER H. BURGESS 1821 by American Press Association. COLONEL ROOSEVELT. 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. VOTE FOR YOUNG AND BURNQUIST. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. REMEMBER Wm. HENRY EUSTIS. Vote for him, if you want Crap- game representation. If he was not wanted as Governor he is not wanted as Congressman at large. Atty. Lewis is a member of the American Bar Ass'n., and he may be one of the two Negro members of that body. Well, many Negro Lawyers will allow them that privilege. Hugh T. Halbert of St. Paul may file by petition as a Congressional Candidate against Congressman Stevens. If he does he will get the support of the Twin City Star, and many of the Negro voters of the 4th District. THE TIME TO CHANGE. Many Negroes are not going to support Eberhart for Governor. The St. Paul leaders say that he changes his mind too often and has not kept promises and so will they. We know that the Governor is a good man, but Mr. Wheelock, his secretary and Mr. Hoage, the Mesenger's messenger don't draw well, and it is thought that under a change Negroes could at least get more spittoon jobs. The Gubernatorial Candidates will not entertain any applications for the position of Governors' messenger, held by the only "Billy Williams" and if they do they are kidding somebody. Billy is a valuable man to any Governor, and they appreciate his ability. Now, who is the gentleman who wants his job? Wallace G. Nye has always been a true friend of the Negroes. He is a candidate for Mayor and E. J. Westlake is out to go to the legislature. Keep your eye on Nye and Westlake. There is not a man who can say that they did not always do the little things that were requested from them at all times and a recommendation from either has given good positions to many Negroes. Remember your friends when they need you. W. A. Kelley of the Southern Theatre is a candidate for alderman of 6th Ward. This is where your vote counts. His treatment of our people at the Southern has made him friends, and the Negro vote will elect him. PAST AND PRESENT. 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." SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. 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? 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. 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. 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. Roosevelt's Rousing Reception was so different from the Taft cortege of last spring. 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