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MINNEAPOLIS inn Historical Society DULUTH THE TWIN GITY STAR ST.PAUL HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Defective Page VOL. 3 Single Copies 5 Cents The Democratic nominee took cognizance of the reports brought to him that Colonel Roosevelt and not President Taft was his rival in Minnesota. His address on the trust problem at the Auditorium and his address at the Minneapolis parade grounds in the open air took issue with planks in the Progressive platform, but made no reference to the Republican party program. In the course of his Auditorium address he asserted that no matter what the outcome of the November election there would be a change within in the next four years that would restore the government to the people. His specific attack upon the Progressive party was on its plank for the regulation of trusts by an industrial commission. He offered as a substitute the Democratic plank calling for restoration of competition under governmental restriction. One of the largest taxpayers among the colored people of Fayette, Jefferson county, Miss., is E. W. Green. He began his career as a hired man at $10 per month. By industry and efficiency, Mr. Green increased his earnings to $00 and at the end of ten years he had saved enough to go into the farming business for himself. Mr. Green now owns 1,000 acres of land, eighty head of stock, employs seventy persons on his farm and is rated at $80,000. He owns a magnificent dwelling house, upon which he carries $13,000 worth of insurance. He also carries $11,000 worth of insurance on his life. Of his possessions when he married, Mr. Green says: "My wedding clothes cost $12, including a pair of shoes for which I gave $1.50. I had another suit which cost $10. My wife and I lived in a hired house until we were able to buy a little cabin of our own." This man, who was left an orphan at an early age, is now one of the largest farmers in his section of the country. Mr. Green's crop of corn this year will net 5,000 bushels and his cotton will turn out at least forty bales. Mr. Green is only forty-eight years of age. New Legal Fraternity in Brooklyn. The youngest organization among the lawyers of Brooklyn is the recently organized Kings County Lawyers' association. The new society does not draw the color line. It rather believes in law and order. Among the colored attorneys who have joined the association thus far are Counselors R. L. Perry, W. W. Delarte and Samuel A. Pease. Well Fortified Business Concern. The Afro-American Investment and Employment company, Kansas City, Mo., has a paid up capital of $15,000. Mr. Fortune J. Weaver is president and general manager of the concern. David Nelson's Success on the Farm. The success of Mr. David Nelson as a farmer who started out for himself without a dollar after the war has been remarkable. By constant labor and strict economy Mr. Nelson has amassed a snug little fortune from the products raised on his farm. He is now rated at $50,000, has a fine home near Little Rock, Ark., and is as deeply concerned about his farm now as he was forty years ago. Business Concern Helps the Race. The National Benefit association, founded by Samuel W. Rutherford, with headquarters in Washington, is one of the best of its kind operated by Afro-Americans in the United States. It employs members of the race and pays in salaries and commissions large sums monthly. Gunmen Plead Not Gulity. New York, Sept. 19.—Harry Horowitz, alias Gyp the Blood, and Louis Rosenzweig, alias Lefty Loule, charged with being two of the four men who fired the shots that ended the life of the gambler, Herman Rosenthal, entered pleas of not guilty to indictments of murder in the first degree when arraigned before Supreme Court Justice Goff. Two Painters Killed by Fall. Calumet, Mich., Sept. 19.—Two men were killed while engaged in painting the shift house of the Calumet and Hecla mine. The scaffolding broke, precipitating them 150 feet to the ground. The men are Ole Borchgrrevink, aged thirty-two, and Allan Hikanen, aged twenty-five. Both were married. Cologne, Germany, Sept. 19.—Servia and Bulgaria have reached an agreement to make common cause against Turkey, according to the Constantinople correspondent of the Gazette. It is intended also to include Greece in the agreement as affecting Southern Macedonia. Democratic Nominee for President of United States. HAS BUSY TIME IN TWIN CITIES BIG GROWDS GREET NOMINEE Democratic Candidate for President Takes Palms to Retrain From Personalities and Directs Most of His Broadsides at Some of the Planks in the Progressive Party Platform. St. Paul, Sept 19.—Governor Woodrow Wilson, Democratic presidential nominee, whirled through a program of speeches and receptions almost Rooseveltian in its variety in the Twin Cities, heard his name cheered by thousands and left for Detroit, Mich., greatly pleased with the cordiality of his greeting in Minnesota. In Minneapolis, where he spoke at the Commercial club breakfast shortly after his arrival in the morning; at the state university, where he talked on citizenship, and at the parade grounds in Minneapolis, where he spoke at noon, the Democratic nominee found big crowds waiting to greet him. St. Paul gave him a cordial welcome when he motored into the city from Minneapolis and turned out at the evening meeting to give him the biggest demonstration of his day in Minnesota. A crowd estimated at 10,000 packed the Auditorium to hear Governor Wilson declare himself on "the tariff and the trusts." It was an attentive crowd that heard the governor launch his explanation of the Democratic program for dealing with the tariff and monopolies and at intervals it applauded in spontaneous manner. Hundreds of cheering admirers crowded about his automobile when he left the Auditorium to board his train for Detroit. Throughout his program of speechmaking during the day Governor Wilson emphasized the fact that the national campaign was not one of personalities, but of issues. He paid warm tribute to the character of President Taft and upon one occasion at the parade grounds in Minneapolis, when the crowd construed his remarks to be an attack upon Colonel Roosevelt, he hastened to correct the impression. Praises Progressive Platform. "I want to say that there is a great deal in the program of the Progressive party," the governor was saying, "which attracts all public spirited and hopeful men; that there is a great program of human uplift included in the platform of the new party. A man would be niggardly and untrue to himself who would not say that. but when I ask you who is going to carry out this program then the thing wears another aspect." "Shoot it at him," yelled a voice in the crowd. "You think that I am referring to an individual," answered the governor. "I am not. I am referring to the method by which that individual and the others associated with him propose to deal with the central economic difficulty." E. W. GREEN'S CAREER. How He Rose to Be One of Mississippi's Largest Taxpayers. Gunmen Plead Not Guilty. Two Paintera Killed by Fall. UP FROM THE BOTTOM. Career of John R. Pinkett as Student, Athlete and Teacher. Jackson, Miss.—Born on a farm in Virginia, working his way through the public schools of his native county, the Washington colored high school and Amherst college is part of the brief career of John R. Pinkett, a teacher of languages in Jackson college, a school supported by the Baptist Home Mission society. Mr. Pinkett was born at Lincolnia, Va., Sept. 27, 1888. He attended the public schools of the village until he was eleven years of age, when he entered the seventh grade of the Garnett school. He continued in the public schools until he reached the third year of the high school, when he accepted a position as helper in the Washington navy yard. He resigned this position sixteen months later to re-enter the high school, graduating in June, 1907. The fall of the same year he entered Amherst college, having won a scholarship, which he held during his four JOHN R. PINKETT. years there. Being a good athlete he made the freshman football team. For the next three years he played center and halfback. He was a member of the All-New England team during 1910 and 1911 and won the football "A." While in college he specialized in Greek and mathematics, and was one of the committee on commencement, when he received the degree of bachelor or arts in 1901. The summer he finished the Washington high school he worked in the department of agriculture. The next years he was a lifeguard and swimming in instructor at Washington bathing beach and the following two years directed the Cardozo playground. He also pursued courses of instruction at the Y. M. C. A. camps at Arundel-on-the-Bay Md., and Kings Mountain, N. C. During his residence here he has made many friends, and has taken a deep interest in athletics. He has declined a number of flattering offers to teach in other colleges or enter Y. M. C. A. work. PROGRESS IN BUSINESS. Facts and Figures Which Show Advancement Along Industrial Lines. The colored man in business has been making unusual progress. In 1911 the Afro-Americans engaged in farming, merchandising, real estate, manufacturing, lumbering, insurance, printing and publishing, engineering and banking contributed over $700,000,000 to the wealth of the nation. It has been aptly said that "the race creates admirably: it gets left in the distribution." The problem of the race in business is this: How to make the raw material produced by it not the end of effort, but the basis of individual activity. Through persistence, initiative and co-operation thousands of Afro-Americans in all parts of the United States have developed small business ventures into substantial business enterprises. They have saved and invested money carefully; they have put into their everyday business life the wise suggestions given them by Dr. Washington and other men who are seriously interested in the race's welfare. Today the outlook for colored men in business is not only bright but actually inspiring. Many of them are quietly getting a firm hold on the essentials of success in business—the buying of homes, the extension of business, the opening of factories, the establishment of banks and the better appreciation of commercial pursuits. If men of other races can establish and operate sawmills, coal mines, brickyards, limkeilms and other enterprises so as to secure wealth and happiness there is no reason why Afro-Americans should not engage in similar work and succeed. They have the knowledge, the physical strength and ambition to benefit largely from the natural resources of the country, and there are numerous instances in which they are doing so. M. C. OF ODD FELLOWS GRAND MASTER EDWARD H. MOR RIS ADJOURNS THE CONVEN- TION "SINE DIE" AMID CONFUSION. (By Cary B. Lewis.) Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 14, 1912. (Special) The 16th Biennial Session of the G. U. O. O. F. America, came to a close Saturday morning at 4:30 A. M. amid confusion and contention for the supremacy for the Order. Never before in the history of the Order was there so much blickering, dissatisfaction and lack of harmony during an election. When the name of Grand Master R. H. Morris was presented, the delegates from various states marched up and down the hall frantically yelling and carrying banners. It was done to stampede the convention, but this failed. It was thought by the majority of delegates that Col. Morris would not run, and that the name of Mr. B. J. Davis would be the only one presented for Grand Master of the Order. Notwithstanding the fact that Grand Mater E. H. Morris stated in his biennial address: "There would never be a time when dissension would come to the lodges and that the letters of fire are blazing over the gates leading to the Temple of Friendship, Love and Truth," yet the scenes on that morning made his address seem just the reverse, for when he refused to have the roll of Georgia's delegates called dissension, turmil and pandemonium reigned supreme. Election of Officers. After the session had gone on smoothly for five days, the election of the officers was the cause of the convention adjoining "sine die." It came about this way, Morris was nominated and so was Davis. Deputy Master Henry Lincoln Johnson took the gavel. States were called. And when it came to Georgia, Morris took the gavel and refused to let eGorgia cast her vote by the chairman of the Georgia Delegation, or even to hear the name of each delegate called from the Georgia roll. From every observation it was seen that Mr. Davis had the vast majority of votes for his own state and several southern states were pledged to him and votes scattered elsewhere but Grand Master Morris refused to hear the callled, and finally decided that the honor was big enough for him for the next two years and adjourned the convention "sine die." The delegates sat in the hall from ten o'clock in the night until 4:30 the next morning. They amused themselves by singing, marching and reciting. Some went out to lunch, and others had lunch sent to them. Every now and then some delegates would yell vociferously "Roll Call." Again and again conferences were held to harmonize things, but the "old warrior stood pat." With the adjournment, the same man will hold office until the meeting the next two years, the place having not been selected. The most important matter transacted was the retention of the Supreme Court, headquarters to remain at Philadelphia and a Bureau of Endowment for the states in which there are none. Reports of Finance. Grand Secretary reported 10,750 financial branches, 12,627 dispensations granted by the S. C. M. during the last two years, numerical strength 492,905 total assets $194,008.15. J. C. Johnson, Grand Treasurer of the Order read his report which contained an itemized account for all receipts during the years 1911 and 1912, July 15. L. N. Porter, chairman Grand Auditing Committee, read his report. Grand master E. H. Morris delivered a Biennial Address as well as Hon. Harry S. Cummings, Attorney-General for the Order. There was the grand parade with 20,000 people in line. This was followed by a drill at Ponce De Leon Park, where the Patriarchie of Pittsburg won first prize, Indiana second honors and Chicago third. The same night a grand ball was given at the Auditorium, which was attended by 300 people. The local Committee headed by Mr. B. J. Davis, was responsible for the preparations made to entertain the delegates and visitors. All were greatly pleased with the hospitality and courtesy extended them, and claim that the Biennial session here was the grandest and most successful in the history of the Order. Progress of the Order. Progress of the Order. The Odd Fellows in the past two years, from statistics, show a great er progress than any period of its history. It has spent more money for widows and orphans, paid out more money for the burial of its members and erected more halls and lodge rooms and has money in the bank to its credit than ever. The chief aim has been the teaching of those things that are for the elevation of the race, including the principles of Friendship, Love and Truth. The Grand Household of Ruth was also in session with nearly three thousand delegates present. Their meeting was interesting and harmonious until the day of election, but affairs wee finally settled by electing Mrs. Mary C. Parker, New York, Most Grand Worthy Superior, and Mrs. Mamle Halley, Georgia, Secretary. The P. G. M's. Council was also in session, and the Secretary reports that this organization is in a most prosperous and successful condition. Mr. Walter C. Webster arrived in the city last Wednesday, from Winnipeg, where he spent the summer. HON. HENRY L. JOHNSON. THE B. M. C. AT ATLANTA, Atlanta, Sept. 15.—The 7,000 and odd Negroes from north, south and east, who attended the Odd Fellows convention here last week, left the city yesterday singing a mighty hymn of praise for Atlanta and their treatment while here. Everybody and everything came in for a share of the praise. The visitors were hospitably received by the local Negries, heroic exertions were made to give them a good time, the substantial white citizens of the city encouraged the order, courtesy was the order of every day, and the police handled the great crowds in a manner that was tactful and pleasing. "We have certainly enjoyed our stay and it has been the greatest convention in our history," said a Negro from Chicago who is high in the councils of the order. "We could find no ason and Dixon line unless it was that on this side our reception was more cordial than it has been anywhere else." ae The convention broke up Saturday morning at 4 o'clock, when the police interfered with a growing disturbance that was likely to prove serious. Up to this time everything had been unusually quiet and orderly. Balloting for Grand Master was in progress, with Benjamin J. Davis, of Atlanta, running strong against the incumbent, E. H. Morris of Chicago. Henry Lincoln Johnson, of Washington, was presiding at the request of the Grand Master, who was at work electioneering on the floor. Before Georgia could be called, sure to register 986 votes for Davis, Morris is said to have gone back to the stand and adjourned the meeting. This was an effort on his part, say the local Negroes, to make it appear that the southern delegations were trying to usurp all the power, and elect a southern man by force, even calling in the police. The adjournment did not take place, however, until a motion to meet again in sixty days and elect the Grand Master was put by Johnson and was carried. This meeting will also be held here if accommodations can be secured. In the meantime Morris is Grand Master under the election of two years ago.—Atlanta Constitution. Attorney F. L. McGhee is Dead AFTER A SERIOUS ILLNESS HE SUFFERED A RELAPSE. Atty. Fred L. McGhee died at his residence at 665 University Ave., St. Paul on Thursday evening. He had been suffering with pneumonia. Atty. McGhee was one of the best known Negro lawyers of the Northwest. No. 4. DEATH OF NOTED NEGRO COMPOSER Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Passed Away In London. HE STUDIED UNDER STANFORD Achieved Fame by His Hiawatha Trilogy—Wrote Choral Works For Festivals and Incidental Music For Many of the Plays Produced by Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree. London. - Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, the Negro music composer who died recently, was the most important of Negro composers and one of the best known of modern composers. He was born in London, Aug. 15, 1875, the son of a doctor of medicine, a native of Sierra Leone, and an English mother. He studied the violin with J. Beckwith of Croydon and joined the choir of St. George's, Croydon, at the age of ten as an alto singer. In 1890 he entered the Royal College of Music as a student of the violin, studied composition with Sir Villiers Stanford and gained a composition scholarship in 1893. From that time his name has been prominently before the public, at first through the performance of early chamber compositions at the Royal college students' concerts, such as a nonet and a symphony, the latter given in St. James' hall in 1896 under Stanford's direction. A quintet for clarinet and strings in F sharp minor, played at the Royal THE LATE SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR college in 1805, was later performed in Berlin by the Joachim quartet. A string quartet in D minor dates from 1806. Wrote Hiawatha In 1898. It was in 1898 that the first part of his Hawlatha triology, "Hlawatha's Wedding Feast," was produced at the Royal college. His fame in America rests mostly on this choral work. The second part, "The Death of Minnehaha," was brought out at the North Staffordshire festival in the autumn of 1899 and the third, "Hlawatha's Departure," by the Royal Choral society at the Albert hall on March 22, 1900. In the following May the overture to the whole was heard for the first time. The work, especially the first part, made a great and lasting success, such as has not been rivaled by any other composition from Coleridge-Taylor's pen. As a matter of course, he received many festival commissions after it, including "The Blind Girl of Castel-Culille," for Leeds in 1691; "Meg Blane," Sheffield, 1902, and "Kubai Khan," Handel society, 1906. Conductor of London Handel Society. He wrote incidental music for many of the plays which Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree produced at His Majesty's theater. This included accompaniments to the dramas "Herod," "Ulysses," "Nero" and "Faust," all by Stephen Phillips. In 1904 he became conductor of the London Handel society. He visited this country two seasons ago to conduct one of his works at the Litchfield county festival. This summer he wrote two pieces especially for this festival, one of them a violin concerto, which was performed for the first time there in June by Mme. Maud Powell. He had written a quantity of music for the violin and piano, several songs and one symphony. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. SMOKE THE RELIABLE 5c SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5c MINNEAPOLIS 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 BAPSTE CHURCH. 1120 8th St. So. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. 11 A. M. "Parable of the leaven." 12:30. Sunday School, conducted by Mr. Henry Richardson, Supt. 8 P. M. "Jesus at Nazareth." Every member bring some offering for State Missions by October 6th. 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, 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. REV. G. W. MITCHELL. The People's Christian Missionary, Rev. G. W. Mitchell has moved to 1204 Washington Ave. So., where they have secured large quarters. Rev. Mitchell is meeting with great success and his meetings are largely attended by all classes, who are being benefitted by the services. FOR SALE NO. 511 ALDRICH AVEN 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 Ald. irch Ave. No. M. Kronengold. PAID UP SUBSCRIBERS are our best "Booctors" Are you one? VOCATIONAL LECTURE SERIES. Tickets are on sale for a Series of Vocational Lectures under the auspices of the Minneapolis Sunday Forum. First Lecture Oct. 4th at St. Peters, and alternating between Bethesda and St. Peter's Churches. There will be six lectures and a season ticket cost 50 cents. The price of admission is charged merely to cover the expenses. See the ad. in another column. A CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the members of Ames Lodge of Elks, also many friends for the beautiful flowers and their timely sympathy for the late Gee. Washington Tyler. Respectfully, Mrs. Clara Halliday, Mr. Jno. B. Elliott, and Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Martin. To many who ask why St. Paul happenings are not announced in these columns, we beg to state that advertisements are inserted when paid for, and "news" is the account of the affair which is free. If the promoters of St. Paul affairs want your patronage they will ask for it, if they can afford the price. It costs to advertise. READ THE STAR-IT'S NEWS. 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. Call N. W. So. 6760 and have your stove put in good order and set up. Adv. 204 11th Ave. So. 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 parlors 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. THE BIG THREE. Messrs. P. H. Southall, Robt. Glenn and Edward Bigipkin, well known as "The Big Three," will again present themselves to the public at Arcade Hall, 1311 Washington Ave. So., where they will begin their series of weekly dances. On every Thursday night they will furnish all dance lovers and their friends with an evening of harmonious enjoyment. The best order must prevail, and latest music will be afforded. Admission 25 cents. READ THE STAR-IT'S NEWS. Mrs. George Barnett of Oakland Ave. entertained Miss Ida Loomis of St. Paul and Miss Mabel Mason of Montreal at her residence last week. Mrs. Chas. S. Smith is much improved after a serious illness. Dr. J. H. Redd attended her. Rev. Edwards of St. James A. M. E. church and Rev. Lewis of St. Peters A. M. E. church are attending the Methodist Conference. Rev. G. W. Mitchell has moved to 246 14th Ave. So. Mrs. Albert A. Ford gave a theatre Party of 8 last Saturday afternoon at the Orpheum, in honor of Mrs. Geo. Carr and Mrs. W. F. Mopins of Duluth. After the theatre the guests were served delicious refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Skinner have returned from Portland, Ore., where they have resided during the past year. Mr. Fred D. Gamble 619 5th St. No. is suffering from ptomalne poisoning. He is attended by Dr. R. S. Brown. AUDITORIUM BALL: Pride of the West Co. No. 1, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias will give a Grand Ball at the Auditorium Annex on Oct. 16th. McCullough's Orchestra will furnish the music. Mrs. E. H. Miller, wife of Dr. E. H. Miller of Chicago, is the house-guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Roberts, 2834 5th Ave. So. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Lunsford, 1205 6th Ave. No., entertained Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Maxey, formerly of Boston, Mass., and Mrs. Mamie Jackson, 308 So. 11th St., last week. The occasion was a game-dinner. Mr. Lunsford had made a trip to the woods, and had secured a good bag of ducks and prairie chickens. The evening was very pleasantly spent. Mr. Thos. Carroll, who won a claim in a recent land drawing is now one of the prosperous farmers of his section. He was showing some of his "flax crop" and has made good during his first year. Mr. Carroll was a Soo Line dining car waiter. Mr. R. A. Anderson left Thursday for Atlanta, Go., to visit his sick mother. His wife who has been visiting her mother at Frankfort, Ky., will join him at Atlanta. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. Mrs. Elizabeth Southall and daughter Mabel, 818 5th St. So., gave an outing at Minnehaha Park on Sept. 10th in honor of Rev. and Mrs. E. R. Edwards. Rev. Edwards is pastor of Se. James A. M. E. church. Mrs. Southall is one of the Stewardesses. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hyatt are in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., where Mr. Hyatt is employed on the D. S. S. and O. Ry. Mr. E. D. Lassiter has returned from Winnipeg after a short visit. Mr. Chas. W. Brown, who has been attending school in Milwaukee, has returned to the city to reside. Atty. W. R. Morris returned home this week from Atlanta, Ga., where he attended the B. M. C. of Odd Fellows. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. 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. Atty. Morris was one of the candidates for Judge of Probate. He failed to secure the nomination, but was not the last man in the race. Don't worry! When you're ready call N. W. South 6760, and J. A. Judy will fix it. (See adv.) Send to the Star your News. Peoples, the contractor, in the Boston Block wants skilled Negro mechanics.—Carpenters, Bricklayers and Plasterers. TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL 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. Birdie High is visiting in Chicago. Miss Edith Payne left Tuesday for Detroit, Mich. She has been spending past two months in St. Paul. Waitress Wanted.—A neat girl, good position and salary.—The St Louis Kitchen, 138 E. 3rd St. Mrs. Julia Hinson entertained at dinner on last Thursday of last week in honor of Miss Carrie Montjoy, Rev. H. P. Jones and Mr. Jno. Dillingham. Miss Myrtle Mae Williams, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edw. J. Williams of Edmund St., left Tuesday for Augusta, Ga., where she has accepted a position as Teacher of Music at Paine College. Miss Williams is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music and one of our most respected young ladies. Her reputation as a musician is well known. Mrs. Marjorie Gray of Mexico, Mo., and her daughters, Misses Emma and Edna, are visiting her sister, Mrs. S. W. Wright, 650 Sherbourne St., for an indefinite stay. Miss Cora E. Anderson, 365 Aurora Ave., is an authorized agent and correspondent for the "Twin City Star." Miss Anderson has been during past year a regular contributor to our personal news columns. She is also doing well as one of the Twin City Agents for the Spirella Corset, worn by many well gowned ladies. READ THE STAR-IT'S NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Parks have moved into their new residence, 373 Jay St. Mrs. Eula Hunter and her daughter Vivian have returned from Cedar Lake, Ia. ae ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Services 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Rev. G. W. Camp, Pastor. All are welcome. Rev. E. H. McDonald has returned from the American Baptist Convention and will ossipy his 'pulpit at Pilgrim Baptist church next Sunday. Rev. Daniel Harding is improving slowly at the City Hospital. Atty. Fred. L. McGhee, suffered a relapse on Wednesday, and his condition is very serious. Dr. Val do Turner is in constant attendance. Dr. Val do Turner postponed his hunting trip on account of the serious illness of Atty. McGhee. Dr. Daniel Williams of Provident Hospital, Chicago, passed through St. Paul and called on his friend Atty. McGhee, who is seriously ill. Mr. R. M. Johnson, one of the leading Negro Democrats, was one of the Reception Committee that received Gov. Woodrow Wilson in St. Paul. Mr. Johnson was seated in one of the carriages with the leading Democrats. Mr. John Hirshfield has returned after an extensive trip through Western Canada. He is looking well, and enjoyed his trip immensely. Subscribe for the Star. Atty. R. O. Lee is in Edmonton, Can., where he has been on legal business past two months. Mr. Alex. Tucker, is residing at 521 Rondo St. and is gradually improving. This is welcome news to his many friends. "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. Candied Sweets, Fried Corn. New Peach Cobbler. Sauce a la Hinson. Coffee—Tea—Milk. 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. Subscribe for the Star. Oct. 4, '12, Lecture "VOCATIONAL T G. F. James, Dean of College of F Oct. 18, '12, Lecture, "MEDICINE AS F. J. Wulling, Dean of College of Nov. 1, '12, Lecture, "DOMESTIC W Church. Nov. 15, '12, Lecture, "TEACHING AS Prin. D. D. Mayne, Prof. of Pedag Dec. 6, '12, Lecture, "AGRICULTURE A. F. Woods, Dean of College of A Dec. 20, '12, Lecture, "SOCIAL SERV theda Bapt. Church, by Dr. Geo. SEASON T Oct. 4, '12, Lecture "VOCATIONAL TRAINING", St. Peter's Church, 22nd St. G. F. James, Dean of College of Education, U. of M. Oct. 18, '12, Lecture, "MEDICINE AS A VOCATION," Bethesda Bapt. Church. F. J. Wulling, Dean of College of Pharmacy, U. of M. Nov. 1, '12, Lecture, "DOMESTIC WORK AS A VOCATION," St. Peter's Church. Nov. 15, '12, Lecture, "TEACHING AS A VOCATION," Bethesda Baptist Ch. Prin. D. D. Mayne, Prof. of Pedagogy, Col. of Agr. U. of M. Dec. 6, '12, Lecture, "AGRICULTURE AS A VOCATION," St. Peter's Church. A. F. Woods, Dean of College of Agriculture, U. of M. Dec. 20, '12, Lecture, "SOCIAL SERVICE WORK AS A VOCATION," at Bethesda Bapt. Church, by Dr. Geo. E. Vincent, President U. of M. NEW DISTRICT DEPUTY OF ELKS. Mr. P. H. Southall of Ames Lodge of Elks, has been appointed District Deputy for Minnesota and Wisconsin by Grand Exalted Ruler, H. H. Pace of Memphis, Tenn. AN UP-TO-DATE BARBER SHOP. Mr. B. M. McDew has opened a first class barber shop in the Boston Block. If you do not want any work done, it will pay you to look in and see this up-to-date shop. He has given Negroes their best shop in the city, and he intends to run it upon business principles.—Advt. It is gratifying to know that we have a few shops, where sanitary conditions exist, and where the old time custom has been relegated. Remember what Dr. Mason and Dr. Washington said about Negro barber shops, and they told the truth. EDITOR THINKS THERE IS TOO MUCH JOHNSON. New Orleans, Sept. 16.—To bar Jack Johnson's name from newspapers in the south, a Nashville editor has addressed letters to 300 editors asserting that in marrying the woman who killed herself last week johnson afronted every white woman and "defeated the purpose of the Caucasian race." The letter asked that no publicity be given the movement because publicity would defeat it. PORTER SENT TO WORKHOUSE. Gene Boyd, Negro porter at the Twin City club, a Negro organization at 126 Hennepin avenue, was sent to the workhouse today for thirty days, after he pleaded guilty to taking $20 that belonged to other club members and which had been put into the club safe. He was arrested at the St. Paul Union station by Detective Charles Hamilton The Negroes did not show up at the polls as expected. Many prominent business men paid no attention to the election. There are dives and joints where Negroes live, having no visible means of support, yet those who run these places are not interested in getting these men to vote. You can't make a man vote, but these Negroes who do not vote will be picked out. Watch the result. Mrs. Mattie Davis White, 10 Western Ave., was raided this week. James Williams and several other Negroes who were playing poker were fined. Later Williams was taken in for selling liquor without the necessary requirements. All good Negro citizens want to see these black and tan joints broken up. The police department will act upon any notice, and it is the duty of respected citizens to furnish the information. 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 Sloux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. 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." 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. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. THE VOCATIONAL LECTURE SERIES THE MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM. SEASON TICKET 50C. LECTURES BEGIN AT 8 P. M. WANTED. GAINING", St. Peter's Church, 22nd St. Education, U. of M. A VOCATION," Bethesda Bapt. Church. Pharmacy, U. of M. WORK AS A VOCATION," St. Peter's A VOCATION,' Bethesda Baptist Ch. Pgy. Col. of Agr. U. of M. AS A VOCATION,' St. Peter's Church. Agriculture, U. of M. ICE WORK AS A VOCATION," at Be- t. Vincent, President U. of M. CICKET 50C. COLORED FARMERS ARE AIDED BY GOVERNMENT. Agriculture Department Gives Demonstrations In Raising Crops. The department of agriculture has in the city of Washington 164 colored employees, with an aggregate compensation of $89,816.95. Outside of Washington the department has 102 colored employees, with a total compensation of $53,217.50. This is a total of 266 colored employees in the department of agriculture, with a total compensation of $143,034.45. In connection with the farmers' cooperative demonstration work in the south the bureau of plant industry of the department of agriculture employs a number of colored agents, who are doing very successful and efficient work. There are now fifteen regular agents employed in connection with this work, who are paid salaries ranging from $25 to $100 per month. These agents are carrying on regular farm demonstrations with farmers in the communities where they are employed, conducting demonstrations in the raising of cotton, corn and other crops and generally fostering and encouraging better farming and better living on the part of the Afro-American farmers. Closely identified with the work of the department is that conducted through the aid of funds secured from the general education board. Twenty-one agents are employed in this work at salaries ranging from $25 to $100 per month. This work is practically an extension of the government work in localities where the government agents are not employed. All the agents paid from the general education board fund are appointed as collaborators of the department of agriculture. The following is a list of the names and locations of some of the agents and collaborators: J. Russell Council, Boley, Okla.; A. W. Beck, Mound Bayou, Miss.; M. A. Jones, Indianola, Miss.; T. M. Campbell, Tuskegee Institute, Ala.; J. B. McPherson, Wedowea, Ala.; C. D. Menafea, Opelika, Ala.; T. J. Murray, Fort Davis, Ala.; G. W. Patterson, Huntsville, Ala.; Harry Simms, Snow Hill, Ala.; W. A. Tate, Tuskegee titute, Ala.; C. F. Robinson, Tallahassee, Fla.; ' A. Booker, Fort Valley, Ga.; P. D. Johnson, Covington, Ga. Ralph Amos, Meto, Ark.; Clifford Dove, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. There are also a number of other collaborators who are paid nominal salaries in order to give them official connection with the department collaborators: J. A. Bates, Orangeburg, S. C; J. E. Blanton, Frogmore, S. C; J. H. Goodwin, Weston, S. C; E. D. Jenkins, Denmark, S. C; C. W. Jones, Greenville, S. C; H. S. Murphy, Camden, S. C; R. W. Westberry, Sumter, S. C; N. A. Balley, Greensboro, N. C. C. S. Mitchell, Parmele, N. C; Mattle Holmes, Phoebus, Va.; J. W. Jancaster, Farmville, Va.; R. D. Lemon, Sattafas, Va.; G. E. Oliver, Crews Va.; A. W. Pegram, Carson, Va.; J. B. Pierce, Wellville, Va.; C. C. H. Thompson, Blackstone, Va.; R. E. F. Washington, Roxbury, Va.; J. F. Wilson, Keysville, Va.; R. L. Wynn, Wellville, Va.; W. G. Young, Upper Zion, Va. Pension For Fireman W. H. Nicholson. Instances of loyal and efficient service performed by Afro-Americans in the federal, state and municipal government are constantly being brought to light. Much satisfaction is being expressed by the friends of William H. Nicholson, who was retired from the fire department in Brooklyn on Dec. 8 on a pension of $700 per annum. Mr. Nicholson was appointed to the department Dec. 7, 1890. Ambition of Charles Henry Foster. The ambitious youth of any race who is bent on bettering his condition and who is willing to make the sacrifices necessary to accomplish his aim will succeed. An example of this kind was recently manifested by Charles Henry Foster, who is said to have walked from Chicago to Exeter, N. H., for the purpose of entering Exeter academy. Importance of the Literary Society. While there are numerous organisations 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. --- SYLVESTER W. OLIVER. 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Peterson of Minneapolis for the nomination of United States senator and Manahan for congressman at large is a trifle behind Frank Eddy in the country precincts so far reported, but Manahan is so far ahead of Eddy in Minneapolis that his nomination practically is certain. In 819 precincts outside of Hennepin and Ramsey counties Senator Nelson had 24,698 votes and Peterson 17,250. Including Ramsey county and 116 precincts out of 152 in Hennepin, making a total of 1,068, or about two-fifths of the state, Nelson has approximately 36,700 votes to 28,900 for Peterson. As the same ratio has been maintained in most of the counties it is figured that their total vote will run about 90,000 to 70,000. Governor Eberhart in 930 precincts outside Ramsey and Hennepin, but including 99 precincts in St. Louis county, had 20,344, Lee 12,949, Young 10,502. Adding the Ramsey vote and the 112 precincts of Hennepin, Eberhart has approximately 22,000 votes to 18,500 for Lee ar 15,800 for Young, with the other candidate trailing. Eberhart May Have 70,000. Should the same ratio be maintained in the rest of the state Eberhart would have about 70,000, Lee about 42,000 and Young about 36,000. It is probable, therefore, that it will be necessary to use the second choice method and eliminate all the candidates except Lee before Eberhart has a majority. Returns from 930 of the 2,700 precincts of the state indicate that about 22 per cent of the voters who cast ballots in the Republican gubernatorial flight expressed a second choice vote. Their total vote on governor from the 930 precincts is 41,418. There were 8,937 second choice votes cast in the 930 precincts. On congressman at large, Frank Eddy had 11,766 votes to 11,215 for Manahan in 530 precincts from outside the two big counties. At this ratio Eddy would have approximately 2,000 more first choice votes than Manahan outside the two cities. But Manahan had a plurality of about 5,000 in 112 of the 152 precincts in Hennepin county and over 2,000 in Ramsey county, so that his plurality will probably be from 6,000 to 8,000 over Eddy in the total first choice vote. Thorpe is running third outside the cities, but Eustis' vote in Minneapolis will probably make him third in the totals. Eddy's total vote in 530 precincts outside the cities with Ramsey complete and about two-thirds of Hennepin is 14,500 to 13,000 for Eustis and 21,200 for Manahan. Here, as on governor, it is not believed that the counting of the second choice will change the result. Contest for Chief Justice A tabulation from returns from 263 precincts outside the Twin Cities gave C. W. Stanton of Bemidji for chief justice 5,080, C. M. Start 3,832 and Stewart of Minneapolis 3,228. An examination of the tabulation, however, showed that the returns were largely from the northern part of the state where Stanton has his home and gets his largest vote. Under the new nonpartisan law, however, the two highest will go on the ballot and it is almost certain that Stanton and Start will be the two candidates. Nellil of Red Wing is making a better run for lieutenant governor than the first returns indicated, 523 precincts outside St. Paul and Minneapolis giving him 12,004 to 14,092 for J. A. A. Burnquist of St. Paul. Burnquist, however, started with a good sized lead in the Twin Cities and seems certain to have the nomination. For secretary of state 397 precincts outside Ramsey and Hennepin give Schmahl 10,619, Mattson 7,569 and Ege 2,374. Attorney General Lyndon A. Smith apparently has a safe lead over Thomas Fraser of Rochester, having 12,074 to 7,709 in 400 precincts outside the big cities and a plurality in both of the cities also. The race for railroad commissioner caused the greatest surprise. In 397 precincts outside of the Twin Cities Ira B. Mills had 9,944, against 9,366 for E. H. Canfield of Luverne for the four-year term. Mills also has a small lead in the two big counties. For the sixyear term C. E. Enquist in the same precinct has 9,888 to 9,839 for Rosenwald of Madison, his opponent. Only scattering returns have been received on the Democratic candidates. P. M. Ringdal is leading over C. M. Andrist in practically every precinct reported and Harvey Grimmer had a big lead over Emil Olund for secretary of state. On the other places on the Democratic ticket returns are to meager to furnish any basis for predictions. The only change in the probable congressional ticket is the nomination of Thomas P. Dwyer, the boilermaker candidate in Hennepin county, ove. Elnar Holdale on the Democratic ticket. DIXON SAYS SPIES TRAIL HIM Charges Wickersham's Secret Agents Also Watch McCormick. Chicago, Sept. 19.—Senator Dixon director of the Progressive campaign charged that two agents of the United States department of justice, whom he called "Wickersham's spies," have been spying on him and Medill Mc Cormick. He asserts they have tapped telephone wires and stole a satchel which apparently they have lieved contained compromising papers. Senator Dixon gave the names of the men as Arndt and Beardsley. Gov ernment officials said the department of justice employed no such men. END KANSAS ELECTOR ROW Progressives Decide to Use Independent Column. Topeka, Kan., Sept. 19.—The Roosevelt presidential electors will go on the ballot this fall in the independent column. This decision was reached here by leaders of the Progressive party following a decision not to bring suit against Secretary of State Charles H Sessions to prevent him certifying to county clerks the names of Taft and Sherman to head the Republican column. NO REFERENCE TO TAFT OR ROOSEVELT Wisconsin Republican Platform Endorses La Follette. Madison, WI., Sept. 19.—Republican nominees of Wisconsin in convention adopted a platform which is conspicuous for the reason that not a word of reference is made either to President Taft or Colonel Roosevelt. On the other hand considerable space is given to praising United States Senator Robert M. La Follette. In addition to being an unqualified endorsement of Senator La Follette in his national political activities the platform presented to the convention many questions of public interest. Acts of the state administration are pointed out in detail, covering all legislative and administrative performances. The income tax policies of the administrative are reaffirmed in no mistaken terms, but the party is pledged to protect private interests from exposure and a promise to simplify the law is made. The platform fully attends to the humanitarian side of questions. Subjects of labor legislation, aid of mothers and dependent children, and improved prison administration find declaration. A farreaching plank relating to "blue sky" stock promotion is incorporated. PICKS FOUR NEW ELECTORS Republican Committee of North Dakota Elects Gray Chairman. Jamestown, N. D., Sept. 19.—The Republican state central committee named W. M. Anderson of Devils Lake, O. J. Seiler of Jamestown, A. P. Paulson of Valley City and George H. Stone of Mott to fill the vacancies as presidential electors made by the resignations of D. P. Barnes, Gilbert Johnson, Theodore Thompson and H. H. Aaker. The four chosen above with F. W. Cathro, the primary nominee, will be the Republican electors. The selection of George M. Gray of Kenmare as state chairman was unanimous. He succeeds Frank Sprague, resigned. PRELATES DEDICATE EDIFICE Roman Catholic Dignitaries Gather at Wichita, Kan. Wichita, Kan., Sept. 19.—Headed by Cardinal Gibbons dignitaries of the Roman Catholic church from all parts of the United States were here to attend the dedication of St. Mary's Cathedral, said to be the finest church edifice in the Southwest. The ceremonies, which began with Cardinal Gibbons as officiating prelate, Bishop John J. Hennessy of Wichita, celebrant, and Archbishop John J. Glenon of St. Louis, as orator of the occasion, are to cover two days. The cathedral was erected at a cost of $220,000 exclusive of furnishings. Washington, Sept. 19.—Colonel Roosevelt will testify here on Oct. 1 before the senate committee investigating campaign contributions, according to a telegram received from Frank J. Hogan of the Progressive national committee. UNREST AMONG RACE LEADERS Matters of National Legislation Arouse Much Interest. VALUE OF WAR AMENDMENTS. Possibility of Endangering the Citizenship of Colored Americans Gives Rise to Nation Wide Inquiry—Note of Warning Against Any Unnecessary Changes In the Organic Law. Washington—The often repeated statements by prominent colored men, as well as by prominent white men, that the Negro should evince more interest in and concern for the many economic questions that are up for discussion and solution instead of sticking so close to the race problem appears to be harkened to if the hundreds of letters pouring in to prominent men of Washington from colored men in every section of the country can be accepted as an interest and concern. These letters bear on the so called initiative, referendum and recall of decisions now widely discussed and agitated from coast to coast. It appears that the colored people of the country, and especially those in the south and close northern states, have suddenly awakened to the fact that such a change might contain a "sleeper" that would completely nullify the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the federal constitution as any repeal of them by congress. There is not a single question under discussion today the finality of which does not affect in some measure the colored people. A small question bearing harmless aspects may embody large issues, the adoption of which may mean weal or woe for the race. The referendum is a high sounding word, and because of this fact many of our people may be deceived into the belief that they are beyond its reach. As citizens we sometimes feel that we do not always get the same justice in courts of law and from juries that is meted out to others. But this fact should not argue against the stability of our institutions, which are the product of laws that are permanent and organic. Sentiment Rules Rather Than Law. If the Negro does not always get what is due to him in the courts when the issue is a denial of his civil rights it is not because of the nonexistence of the statute in his favor, but rather because of the existence of a local sentiment which is often substituted for a verdict in his favor. Regardless of these iniquities, the law remains fixed in the statutes, and his psychological moment may eventually come when he and those rights to which he is entitled will be on a par with any other man's rights and justice will be awarded him. But not so if the fixed laws are to be changed by those who have not the interest of the whole people at heart. Suppose in any community a question of denial to the Negro of certain rights was proposed under the recall of decisions. What would happen? A majority of the people, being white and more or less infected with race prejudice, would vote these rights away from him, and all the Negro votes in the country would not be able to stem the tide. Under the Australian ballot system of voting, where secrecy is jealously observed and preserved, this could be done by white men, regardless of party affiliations, who publicly profess friendship for the colored people. Again, suppose a southern state should pass a law disfranchising the Negro, or any northern state, for the matter of that. That disfranchising law would immediately get into the courts and, on appeal to the supreme court, would be held unconstitutional. Then if the right to recall decisions existed the decision of the court would be taken before the people and by them reversed and the constitutionality of the law confirmed, and the Negro would be out of politics and out of every right vouchsafed by the constitution. There is hardly a state in the south where the entire white vote would not be cast for the disfranchisement of the Negro. To say that the race is much alarmed over the possibility of such a law being enacted is putting it mildly. The Constitution and Citizenship. The Constitution and Citizenship. The next great war will be fought for the enfranchisement of the disfranchised colored citizens of the south who are still denied the right of suffrage, as guaranteed to all citizens of the United States by the national constitution. To lay claim to state rights in the matter of regulating the suffrage is simply begging the question. The constitution does not disfranchise a single citizen, native born or naturalized. Let us hope, however, that it will be a war of legal enactments which will cause to be enforced the constitutional rights of all citizens regardless of race or previous condition of servitude. Flourishing Business Organization. The Mutual Aid association of Mobile. Ala., was organized sixteen years ago with six members. In August it reported having written $10,000,000 worth of insurance, and has paid to the heirs of deceased members $3,100,000. The association employs over 500 representatives in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. PHONE N. W. SOUTH 4936 GEORGE SMITH AUTO LIVERY Low Rates-Quick Service 2826 CHICAGO AVE. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE. We claim to be the best advertising medium of the Twin Cities, and when you're not advertised in the Twin City Star, you need not show—that's all. Because the people read the Star for the news, especially in Minneapolis. The day of the Town Crier is past. Be up-to-date, Advertise and Pay for it. A newspaper is the best medium. It reaches the homes and firesides of people who attend public entertainments. These people never go out and loiter around and read hand-bills and hang-up notices. They read the Twin City Star. CHURCHES. ST. THOMAS FPISCOPAL SCURCH 6th Ave. 8o. and 27th St. Minn. Rev A. H. 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All matter must reach us by Wednesday for insertion. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. "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. 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. Unjust Laws Tend to Breed Strife. The city council at Portsmouth, Va., is puzzling its brains in an attempt to form a segregation ordinance which will conform to the state law. The ordinance committee has finally referred the whole matter to Acting City Attorney R. Clifford Barchay and City Engineer Cassell. Such unjust laws only tend to breed strife between the white and colored people, which benefits neither. 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. NEGROES OWN MUCH PROPERTY Statistics Covering the State of Pennsylvania. Number of Owners is 3,373—The Figures For Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Much of the Property Is In Churches Which Have Done Much For the Better Development of the Race. Harrisburg—According to the latest report of the bureau of industrial statistics for the state of Pennsylvania the number of Afro-Americans owning property in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and 105 cities and towns in the state is as follows: Philadelphia, 1,080, with an assessed valuation of $2,901,275. The market value of these holdings is put at $3,735,000. In Pittsburgh the number of Afro- American property owners is 643, with an assessed and market valuation on $1,437,060 and $2,153,830 respectively. In eighty-seven towns and cities the number of property owners is 1,072 and the assessed and market value of their property is $1,351,217 and $2,316 865. In the remaining eighteen towns the record shows 578 owners of property, with a total assessed and market valuation of $1,214,500. The grand total is as follows: Number of property owners, 3,373; valuation, $4,420,195. A great deal of the property of Negroes is in churches. Among the various influences which the church has had has been the encouragement of cooperative buying of church properties. Many Negroes learned for the first time what a deed meant or a builder's contract or a mortgage, etc., from his participation in church buying and building. The census department reported in 1906 that Negroes owned about $58,000,000 worth of church property in the United States. Of this fully $50,000,000 worth was unencumbered. As will be seen, Pennsylvania Negroes own more than their share, which is due largely to the fact that in this state Negro churches took root very early and have always been encouraged as one of the influential factors for the better development of the race. There are about 150 Baptist churches in the state of Pennsylvania, but only seventy-three of them reported their value, which was put at $785,230, an average of about $17,850 each. These, of course, were the best properties. The balance of about 100 churches includes about fifty which are more or less temporary and own but little property. If the average of these 100 Baptist churches is $1,000, that would give an additional $100,000 of church property and a total of $885,230, the value of the property of Negro Baptists. There are 196 African Methodist churches in the state, of which 136 are of the African Methodist Episcopal denomination and sixty African Methodist Episcopal Zion denomination. Of the former 106 reported at the last conference session a property valuation of $1,067,213. Allowing a valuation of $100 each for the thirty-six not reported, we have 136 properties of the African Methodist Episcopal church in the state of Pennsylvania valued at $1,097,213. Of the latter, forty-six reported property valued at $553,824, an average of about $12,000 each. If the average value of the remaining fourteen African Methodist Episcopal Zion churches is $1,000, the total valuation would be about $567,824. There were fourteen Presbyterian churches whose value is estimated at $190,000 and eight Episcopal churches valued at about $100,000. There are a number of Negro congregations of the Methodist Episcopal church the chief ones being in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. They own about $250,000 worth of property. Other churches are the A. U. M. F., the Church of God, Congregational C. M. E. church, and several independent churches who own property valued at about $100,000. This would make the total amount of church property owned by Negroes approximately, as follows: Baptists, $855,230; A. M. E. B., 1,067,218; A. M. E. Zlon, $567,824; Methodist (north), $250,000; Presbyterian, $190,000; Episcopalian, $100,000; other denominations, $100,000. Total value of church property, $8,160,267. By the above it is seen that in the cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh the assessed value of property, exclusive of churches, is $4,238,335; that in eighty-seven other cities and towns the assessed value of 1,072 properties is $1,851,217, making a total of $-559,552, having a market value of $-820,658. To this market value must be added the estimated holdings of Negroes in eighteen other cities and towns with a market value of $1,214,500 and $3,100,200, the value of church property, making a total of $12,580,455 as the value holdings of Negroes in this state. If we consider the difficulty of obtaining data, and scan carefully the list of places reported, we must conclude that this estimate is possible 25 per cent under the real holdings of Negroes in the state. It is estimated that they own property, the most conservative estimate of whose value is $15,000,000 to $20,000,000. 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 Twia 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 disf-anchised 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 Prsident 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. DOING REAL HARM People who do us harm in the end are not the wrongdoers whom all execute. They are the men who do not do quite as much wrong, but who are applauded instead of being excrated. The career of Benedict Arnold has done us no harm as a nation because of the universal horror it inspired. The men who have done us harm are those who have advocated disunion, but have done it so that they have been enabled to keep their political position; who have advocated repudiation of debts or other financial dishonesty, but have kept their standing in the community; who preach the doctrines of anarchy, but refrain from action that will bring them within the pale of the law, for these men lead thousands astray by the fact that they go unpunished or even are rewarded for their misdeeds.—Theodore Roosevelt. 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. THE CARVER HOTEL On All Car Lines 1308-10 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. 28 Newly Furnished Rooms. By Day, Week or Month. Special Rates to Theatrical People. Mrs. Alice (Mother) Carver, Prop. N. W. Phone Main 863 BARBER SHOP AND BATHS. TO Duluth Superior Three Good Week Day & Two Sunday Trains over "The Duluth Short Line"; Northern Pacific Ry. LAKE SUPERIOR LIMITED Lv. Minneapolis ..... 2:00 p. m. Lv. St. Paul ..... 2:30 p. m. Ar. Duluth ..... 6:55 p. m. 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