Twin City Star

TO PREVENT ASSASSINATIONS Bills For That Purpose Have Come to Nothing. STARTED BY M'KINLEY'S DEATH Wounding of Roosevelt Renews Discussion—Proposed to Stop the Sale and Ownership of Pistols and Revolvers—How Southern Members Make Campaigns—The New Senate. By ARTHUR W. DUNN. Washington, Oct. 24.—[Special.]—For a few months after there has been an assassination or attempted assassination in this country there is much discussion about methods to prevent the recurrence of such crimes. And it all ends in talk. Long before anything is done the people pass on to something else and are only again aroused when there is a repetition. Congress was flooded with bills to prevent assassinations of presidents and other public men after the tragic death of McKinley, and several measures reached the stage of debate in both houses, but the two houses could never agree upon a bill. The principal reason, when it came down to cold facts, was that certain southern senators feared that the laws which were proposed might interfere with the rights of states to regulate their own criminal procedure. One Feasible Plan. There is one plan to prevent so much assassination and also to prevent so many murders. It is to prohibit the manufacture, sale, ownership and possession of the deadly revolvers and pistols. Of course the knife and stiletto would still be available, but most murders and assassinations are committed with revolvers. The laws and municipal ordinances against carrying concealed weapons amount to nothing. It is only after a crime has been committed that it is learned that such concealed weapons were carried by the murderer. That strong laws against these weapons have met favorable response is shown in bills which have been introduced for the purpose in congress. Put the ban upon them, just like lottery tickets or anything else that is detrimental to the general welfare. Must Return to Troops. It took legislation to inaugurate a reform in the army which ought to have been adopted by the secretary of war or the commanding officers of the army. This was to compel officers to return to their commands when they had been absent four years. There has been a deal of complaint and groaning about how this works detrimentally here and there where an officer is particularly fitted for detached duty, but that is mostly fudge. When an officer becomes indispensable in any place he should be retired or the place abolished. The only fault in the legislation is that it applies only to captains and lieutenants. It ought to apply to all officers. Bankhead Takes It Easy. The activities of John Bankhead, senator from Alabama, ceased when the Baltimore convention determined that it did not want Oscar Underwood for president. Senator Bankhead has been spending much of the time since in Washington. If Underwood had been nominated Bankhead would have been chairman of the national committee. Seeing the Home Folks. Although it is not necessary to make a political campaign in many southern districts, yet there are quite a number of members of congress from that section who make the pre election months a time for "seeing the home folks." Very few real campaign speeches are made, but these men go around and lay the wires for the next primary when they may have a fight and when they will be in Washington. The campaign of the average southern member is one of handshaking and is social in its character. Twenty New Senators. There are thirty-four senatorial seats dependent upon the election next month, and it seems almost certain that twenty new senators will be elected as a result of the changes which will be made. That is very extraordinary, for usually not more than a dozen seats are filled by new men every two years. If the Democratic contensions are right the changes will be nearer twenty five than twenty. In Their Home States. It is said that many senators and representatives who are candidates for re-election, and even those who may be candidates at some future time, are deriving most of their time to their home affairs. They are not going about the country speaking generally for the national tickets as in former presidential years. "It's a good time to keep close to home base," one of them remarked who made a flying trip to the national capital for supplies. Take Care of Themselves. Take Care of Themselves. It is rather strange how corporations take care of themselves, isn't it? There is pending in congress legislation which is believed to be averse or severe upon corporations in the District of Columbia. And meanwhile these corporations are taking advantage of the delay to the things up by careful organization so that the legislation will not bother them when it is passed. THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA The Charleston Messenger Makes Suggestions and Offers Advice. There seems to be a spirit on the part of the southern white man to drive the Negro out and drive him back into politics again, says the Charleston (B. C. Messenger). Nothing proves this more conclusively than the consent of Governor Woodrow Wilson to have Rev. Richard Carroll, a Negro Baptist preacher, the Booker T. Washington of South Carolina, take the stump in behalf of a Democratic candidate for president. It has been and is a question now as to whether the Negro should enter politics in that way. It seems to us that the Negroes should all stand still, wait and at the proper time come in and cast their votes for the best man in a solid phalanx, be he Democrat or Republican. There should be no buying in or selling out. Men in every walk of life should be allowed to cast their votes at their own dictation without any intimidation whitener. There should never be an attempt by either party to disfranchise the other party black or white. This is the spirit that has upset the country. God has drawn his sword against the race which desires to humiliate another race and rise at its expense. The intelligent white and black men should ever be reasonable citizens, the one respecting the rights of the other as Americans. There is quite a number for and against Rev. Carroll becoming a public speaker for the Democratic party in South Carolina. Politics in this state has got down to an indefinite point, and politicians are guessing as much as nonpoliticians as to who will be the next president. Rise of H. H. Garner in Postal Service. There are forty-six Afro-Americans employed in the Little Rock Arkansas postoffice. Mr H H Garner, who entered the service many years ago, now holds the position of superintendent of carriers. Influence of the Christian Home Influence of the Christian Home. "Our churches and religious journals are discussing and looking for a worldwide revival. If we are to have this revival it will not be started by the laymen's missionary movement, nor the men and religion forward movement, nor by the church with its ponderous religious machinery, but by the Christian home," says the Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell. "The home is the welspring of the race. From it must flow the streams that shall revive our religious activities and cause the desert places to rejoice and blossom as a rose." Bishop Scott Wants Light on Africa. In discussing the subject, "Opportunities in Africa For Colored Americans," Bishop Isaiah B. Scott asks three leading questions, namely: Why did God make Africa so large? Why so rich? And why did he give it to the Negro race? We would like to hear from some learned and spiritually minded theologian on these questions. Speak up, brethren; the bishop wants to know. MARSHALL ON IMMIGRATION Tells Californians He Would Exclude Certain Allens. San Francisco, Oct. 23.—Governor Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana, Democratic vice presidential candidate, wound up a two days' campaign in California by advocating the exclusion from the United States of all aliens who are not of a character to amalgamate with the American people. This argument was accepted with noisy approval by the audience which the Indiana executive addressed in San Francisco just previous to his departure for Oregon. Man and Wife Killed. Mount Mo 1s, Mich., Oct. 23.—Fred Shaw and hi' wife of this place war killed when an electric car on the Saginaw and Flint line struck their automobile at a grade crossing. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., OCTOBER 26, 1912. SOCIAL WORKERS BEGIN DUTIES Sent Out by National League on Urban Conditions. Organization Composed of Members of Both Races Seeks to Improve Industrial Opportunities Among Afro-Americans—Miss E. A. Walls and J. H. Hubert Well Qualified For Work. New York—Mr. James H. Hubert and Miss Ellis A. Walls, M. A., have been during the past year pursuing studies at the New York School of Philanthropy and Columbia university and have gained practical experience in social work in New York under the direction of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes. Mr. Hubert at the completion of his course of training was called to take charge of the social betterment activities at Guy Head, Mass., a community of mixed Indians and Negroes. He has supervision of the amusements and recreational and educational activities of the community. Mr. Hubert is a graduate of Atlanta Baptist college, Atlanta, Ga. Miss Walls has become one of the staff of the National Urban league and is on some special work in Baltimore in co-operation with a social betterment committee which is being organized in that city. At the completion of her work in Baltimore she will JAMES H. HUBERT. go to Nashville, Tenn., to develop work in connection with the Nashville league and the social science department of Fisk university. Miss Walls is a graduate of Fisk university and at the end of her year's work in New York received a master of arts degree from Columbia university. Both of these social workers for a year have been on fellowships furnished by the national league and are the first trained workers sent out according to a plan which the league is developing. During the present year the league has three other fellows in training. The National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes is an organization composed of white and colored people throughout the country, who are banded together for the betterment of conditions among colored people in cities. The object of the organization is stated in its constitution as follows: To bring about co-operation and coordination among existing agencies and organizations for improving the industrial, social and spiritual conditions of Negroes and to develop other agencies and organizations where necessary; to secure and train Negro social workers; to make studies of the industrial, economic, social and spiritual condition among Negroes; to promote encourage, assist and engage in any and all kinds of work for improving the industrial, economic, social and spiritual conditions among Negroes. Young Men's Business League. The Young Men's Business league of Brooklyn will celebrate its third anniversary by giving a public reception at Crossby hall on Wednesday evening, Nov. 27. The league is composed of young men who are anxious to better their condition by conducting business enterprises. Their success for the past three years has been very encouraging. HOPES TO AGAIN ENTER CAMPAIGN Colonel Roosevelt Arrives Safely at Oyster Bay. TO TAKE MUCH NEEDED REST Grenuous Patient Insists That There Is No Need Now for Constant Attendance of Physicians and the Medical Men Consider It Advisable to Respect His Wishes—Guards at Gates Prevent Any One Entering the Grounds. Oyster Bay, N. Y., Oct. 23—The quiet routine of life at Sagamore Hill was picked up again by Colonel Roosevelt and his family as though it had not been interrupted by the firing of a shot meant to kill the master of the house. For the first time since he was wounded while in Milwaukee nine days ago Colonel Roosevelt was unattended by a physician. There was no one in the house except members of the family and servants and the colonel spoke hopefully of being able, after one day more of rest, gradually to resume his work. Four physicians were with the colonel on his arrival at Oyster Bay from Chicago and after they had dressed his wound they told him the one essential was complete rest. If their directions are observed it is believed the former president's complete recovery is probable, although it cannot yet be said that he is entirely out of danger. Dr. Alexander Lambert and Dr. Searcy Terrell, who accompanied Colonel Roosevelt from Chicago, were joined in New York by Lr. Joseph A. Blake and Dr. George E. Brewer. Wound la Still Wide Open. After examining the patient they said the wound was still wide open, spoke of the possibility of infection and added he were unable to say whether it would be possible for him to take up the work of the campaign again. Colonel Roosevelt said when his wound had been dressed that there was no longer the need of constant supervision of the physicians, because he was "all right." The -physicians were doubtful at first whether he should be left alone and it was suggested that one of their number remain at Sagamore Hill. But the colonel insisted that it was unnecessary and the doctors concluded it would be wisest to accede to his wishes. The parting injunction of the physicians was that Colonel Roosevelt must have absolute rest and must see no one. Mrs. Poosevelt agreed with them and took hold of the situation as she did in Chiq go. Her first love was to place men at the gate, with strict orders that no one be admitted to the grounds. Friends, political workers, newspaper reporters and photographers flocked to the foot of Sagamore Hill, but did not succeed in passing the guard. After the rush was over the watch was withdrawn. Although his physicians would make no promises Colonel Roosevelt was confident that he would soon be back in the campaign, at least to the extent of exert ising general direction. He expressed his intention of going to Madison square Garden, New York, to speak on Oct. 30, even if he had strength to say only a few sentences. SCORES WILSON ON TRUSTS Governor Johnson Criticises Democratic Nominee Trenton, N. J., Oct. 23.—Governor Johnson, making his last address in New Jersey during the present campaign here, sharply criticised Governor Wilson for his failure to do a little "trust house cleaning" by driving the Standard Oil, tobacco and "thirty or forty other trusts of which New Jersey is the mother" out of business. The state laws gave the governor the right to take such action, declared the California executive, and he asked why the Democratic candidate had not taken a move against monopolies such as Governor Wilson has proposed in recent speeches. OLD THINGS. I love everything that's old—old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine.—Goldsmith. Afro-Americans Conduct Dining Messrs. Paul and Watts Selected For Important Position on Special Carde Luxe From New Orleans to Houston—Efficient Service May Lead to Change of Policy. New Orleans.—Instances are constantly occurring in which Afro-Americans when given a fair chance are proving their ability to manage business affairs of large consequence. For the accommodation of delegates from a distance to the recent meeting of the national Baptist convention two big railroad companies showed their willingness to give colored men a chance to conduct special dining cars and sleepers. On the Frisco and the Southern Pacific special trains with sleeping and dining car accommodations were provided. On the first special train de luxe over the Southern Pacific en route from New Orleans to Houston, Tex., where the convention was held, Mr. C. H. Paul was in charge of the dining car as conductor, Jesse Young as chef and G. H. PAUL. G. WATTS. three assistant cooks and waiters in sufficient numbers to handle the great throng of passengers. It was something new to see colored men in full charge of a special tourist car, but the novelty proved a boon to the service, and when throng after throng of hungry passengers filed into the beautiful dining room and partook of well cooked meals served by polite and neatly clad waiters comment on the efficiency of Conductor Paul and his men was the order of the day among the passengers. The comments of the delegates and the other passengers so impressed the general traveling passenger agent of the road that he took the first opportunity to congratulate Mr. Paul upon the business and general satisfactory way in which he handled his car and added that such efficiency upon the part of Mr. Paul and his writers might eventually employ to their being permanently employed for such service. The second special train out from New Orleans en route to Houston was also finely equipped and was in charge of G. Watts as conductor. Mr. Watts' force of capable assistants worked perhaps harder to make a good record, because it was a new experience for them, and, further, they knew that much of their future success in this line depended upon the satisfaction which they gave to the passengers on his trial trip. Mr. Watts has had considerable experience as a waiter during his eight years of constant employment by the Southern Pacific. He stands high in the estimation of the company and can be depended upon to do his full duty in the capacity whatsoever in which he is placed. C. H. Paul has been in the employ of the company for nine years. Always honest, reliable and obliging, he has won a warm spot in the management of the affairs of travel and preparation for big events with the company. To the thousands of porters and dining car waiters on the various milronds throughout the south this event must give encouragement and sope. In proportion as the sentiment for fair play gains headway and Afro-Americans who are competent to fill the various positions in business and other lines of active endeavor are found white men of broad training and business acumen will give them a chance, whether in the north or in the south. SMOKE THE RELIABLE 5c SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5c FISK OBSERVES FOUNDERS' DAY Double Anniversary Celebration at Well Known University. HAYNES ORATOR OF THE DAY. Time Honored Institution For the Education of Colored Youth Rounds Forty-sixth Year of Existence—Surviving Three Original Fisk Jubilee Singers Recall Visions of the Past. Nashville, Tenn.—Fisk university, the noted institution in this city for colored youth recently celebrated the forty-sixth anniversary of its founding and the forty-first anniversary of the going out of the first company of singers that brought to the attention of the world the slave songs which have become a part of American musical history and which have been called by American critics "the original American music." The memorial address was given by Dr. George E. Haynes, professor of social science of the institution, on the subject, "The Falth of Our Founders." Dr. Haynes said in part: Forty-six years ago, while the smoke of war still nung over this fair region, a few men and women, God's help, were on the trail of the army and to make the freedom of the some time slave fully free. They did not come with the blare of trumpets, but with that mild and gentle sympathy of those who save; they did not bring bullets, but Bibles and spelling books. Theirs was to be a conflict of decades, not of years, as against poverty, oppression and superstition against opposing armies of Confederates. Those missionaries founded Fisk school Five years after the arrival of these teachers the pall of poverty gathered like a dark cloud over the settlement, where nearly a thousand freedmen daily sought instruction and inspiration. The leaders bent in anxious prayer for Divine deliverance and were shown the silver lining behind the issue. Some of them, the world stood onstage to sing and the world stood encaptured. Another three years passed and the money to meet their obligations was sung into their possession. These grounds, which we now enjoy, were paid for, and out of the slave songs was composed the symphony in brick and stone, "Jubilee Hall." We pause in the propitious beginning of our year's work call upon those who what meat did these, our acquiesce upon that they have wrought so well. We remove the sandals of our routine, daily toll and linger upon this holy ground that we may hear more distinctly the voice from the burning bush calling us to follow in their train. As we stand in the Divine presence, we ask what were the beliefs that buoyed up our founders for their tasks? What were the faith which would not let them falter? Dr. Haynes answered these questions by saying that the first article of their faith was a firm belief in the ultimate triumph of a true democracy, which will include all men, irrespective of creed, color or previous condition of servitude. The second article of the faith of our founders was a belief in the possibility of the Negro's development. The third was their belief in the power of ideals to uplift the lowest of humankind, and the fourth was a faith in the God of Justice and right. "They were convinced," he concluded, "that the cause of human liberation from slavery, ignorance and sin was a righteous cause and that it was a cause championed by the hosts of Jehovah." The athletic tournament held on Bennett field, the center of the university campus, where running and jumping events took place, was concluded with a football game between the Pearl high school and university teams. Prizes were awarded to the winners in these interesting contests. The "Theology of the Songs of Southern Slaves" was the subject of an inspiring address by the Rev. Dr. H. Proctor, pastor of the First Congregational church, Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Proctor is a graduate of Fisk, class of 1811. In the course of his instructive address Dr. Proctor said the songs of the slaves showed art, heart emotion and thought. Their idea of God was that of a sovereign who was also Father, Son and holy spirit. They had a conception of Satan as a personal devil, sly and cunning. It was an interesting and inspiring sight at the closing exercises to see Mrs. Elli Shepherd Moore, Mrs. Mabel Lewis Imes and Mrs. Mabel Gordon Taylor, three survivors of the company of forty years ago, rise and lead the audience in "Swing Low Sweet Charlot." Freeman Puts the Race on Guard. 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 The People's Christian Mission, 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. Subscribe for the Star. 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. Quarterly meeting will be held at St. Peter's Church on Oct. 27th. Pres. Elder Jackson will attend. Call N. W. So. 6760 and have your stove put in good order and set up. Adv. 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. NOTES OF LAST WEEK. Mrs. Mary Grey and sister Mrs. C. Harper entertained with a handsome dinner Sabbath afternoon Mrs. Jennie Watson and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Richardson. In compliment to Mrs. Jennie Watson, Miss Eliza Wilson entertained at an elegant five course dinner Sabbath afternoon, October the 6th at the new little Pekin Cafe, of which Mr. Robert Canty is proprietor. The other guests were Mrs. Ophella Rice and daughter, Miss Helen, Mrs. Nora Thompson, and Mrs. Robert Canty. The table decorations were red and yellow. On last Saturday morning from 9 o'clock to 12 Mrs. Isaac Britton entertained at her home in honor of Mrs. Jennie Watson with a delightful brfcafkfast which was charming in every respect. The other ladies were Mrs. B. S. Smith, H. C. Richardson, T. H. Brigham Z. Johnson, H. Donaldson. Subscribe for the Star. Rev. Lewis is very sick. Mr. Robert S. Britton, 2939 Harriet Ave., is sick at his residence. Mr. Geo. W. Clawson, who has been spending a month at Staples, Minn., has returned to the city. Dr. Milton W. Judy, the dentist is serving on the jury in the district court. Don't forget! the Catholic Ladies will entertain you at Bowlby Hall on Halloween night. INTERNATIONAL RAILROAD MEN'S ASSN. The headquarters of the International Railroad Men's Assn., will be temporarily opened on Sat. Oct. 26, at 450 St. Anthony Ave. A special dinner will be served. Come, and see the new club rooms. Mgr. S. W. Wright has spared no pains to make this opening a grand success. Railroad men and their friends are invited. Bring the ladies. We receive many notices every Friday, but can't publish them. Don't wait if it's news send it by mail. You can't send it over phone, and we do not call for it. Mgr. Glover Shull has renovated the Porters' and Walters' Club Rooms at 311 Hennepin Ave. The entire suite has been newly painted, and walls are decorated with rich paper and heavy burlap coverings. Mr. Shull invites the inspection of members and friends. FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD. Editor Montgomery, who poses as the publisher of the Milwaukee Advocate, issued at lengthy intervals, is holding up the Committeemen of Taft, Wilson and Roosevelt—also incidentally any State and local candidates whom he may meet. Montgomery gets by on his nerve, and is a credit to that class of crooks known as confidence men. Pearl Ushery was convicted of assault in first degree in the district court. He attempted to kill Henry Dean in a gambling quarrel on Sept. 14, firing four shots into his body, two passed through his lung. Dean's recovery was remarkable. Ushery will be sentenced today. Subscribe to the Star. The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. READ THE STAR-IT'S NEWS. COPY MUST REACH US BY WEDNESDAY. Persons who send notes will please give names or initials to persons mentioned. This is necessary for their insertion. DEATH OF MR8. ELIZABETH BURKES. Mrs. Elizabeth Burkes, one of the oldest residents of Minneapolis died at the residence of her grand daughter, Mrs. W. H. Taylor, 3811 Snelling Ave. on Wednesday. Services were held at St. Peters Church Friday at 2:30 P. M. Presiding Elder Jackson officiated. Mrs. Burkes was an honorary member of the Board of Stewardesses of St. Peter's Church, also a charter member of the Sisters of the Mysterious Ten. Mrs. Lincoln J. Allen, died at her residence, 239 8th Ave. No. on Thursday, at 10:45 A. M. Funeral services will be held at Zion Baptist Church on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 2:30. She was a member of Princess Oziel Chapter 24, Order of Eastern Star. She was a native of Paris, Ky., and was 33 years old. ADVERTISEMENTS THE CATHOLIC LADIES' CLUB. of St. Paul, Will Give a GRAND HALLOWEEN PARTY AT BOWLBY HALL, Cor. 6th and Robert Sts., St. Paul TUESDAY EVENING, OCT. 31. TICKETS 35c. McCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA. Peoples, the contractor, in the Boston Block wants skilled Negro mechanics.—Carpenters, Bricklayers and Plasterers. HALLOWEEN PROMENADE. Order of Eastern Star. 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. THE NEW ALBERT HOTEL Thos. W. Gilbreath wishes to inform the traveling public that he has opened the new Albert Hotel, where the most comfortable arrangements have been made for the accommodation of its guests. All rooms are light and sanitary cleaned by his Vacuum cleaner. A kitchen service including gas range and equipment is at the disposal of lodgers; a special feature for man and wife. The Albert Hotel has 35 rooms, all modern improvements, baths, gas, electric lighted and steam heated, telephone. All outside rooms each having clothes closet. This hotel is especially conveniently located and is the best furnished hotel in the Northwest where complete home conditions are afforded. Rates $1.75 per week upwards. Apply to Thos. W. Gilbraith, Prop. New Albert Hotel, 621 So. 3rd St. Minneapolis. CHANGES AT FORAKER'S CAFE New Service Installed, Many Neces sary Changes Made by New The Foraker Cafe, 308 So. 4th St., has been bought by Mrs. J. M. Mask from Mr. M. G. Rutledge. She will continue to serve its patrons, giving them better service. Mrs. Mask has made many changes and also several improvements. There will be a Regulad Lunch 20c, from 11:30 till 5:30 P. M. The Cafe will be open from 6 A. M. till midnight. There will be a Special Sunday Dinner from 11:30 A. M. till 5:30 P. M., also a full line of Choice Cigars and "vobacco. She invites the patronage of all, who wish to enjoy a good meal and clean and up-to-date service. Since taking over the Foraker Cafe Mrs. Mask is much impressed with the patronage, which she will greatly increase after she has perfected her future plans.—adv HEGNA on Cedar Ave carries a full line of Dry Goods, House Furnishings, Millinery, etc. He solicits the patron age of our readers, and his store is one of the best in the South Side District HOTEL JONES. 204 11th Ave. So. Grand Halloween Party by CATHOLIC LADIES CLUB Oct. 31 at Bowiby Hall McCullough's Orchestra ADMISSION 35c --- TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL Many Negroes heard BenJ. Fay Mills, the celebrated lecturer at the Auditorium last Saturday night. His subject, "The Present Crisis" was interesting. Mr. Mills spoke of the attitude of the Progressive Party to the Negro, and it met the approval of those present. It was no apology, but a resume of the injustice of both old parties to the Negro. REPUBLICAN RALLY. The Ramsey County Afro-American Republican Organization will have a grand rally at Odd Fellows Hall, Farrington and University Avenue next Wednesday night, October 30. Congressman Stevens, the County candidate and other good speakers will address the meeting. 8:30 P. M. Atty. Chas. W. Scratchins, of Bemidji, Minn., was in the Twin Cities last Wednesday. He visited "Billy-Williams at the Capitol, and called on several friends. Atty. Scratchins is an active worker for Judge Stanton for Justice of Supreme Court. Atty. W. T. Francis is attorney for the special administrators of the estate of the late Phil. Reid. W. F. T. Chandler, one of the prominent Democrats, is employed at State Headquarters in Endicott Bldg. Atty. R. O. Lee, who has been in Calgary and other Canadian cities during summer, spent a few days in the city on legal business this week. He returned to Winnipeg. Mr. Lincoln Manly of Milwaukee was in the city during past week. Mr. Gus. Banks of Winnipeg, is meeting his many friends at the Gopher Cafe, 40 E. 3rd St. The funeral of Vivian May Mitchell aged 9 mos., who died Oct. 18, was held at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mitchell, 12 Rondo St. Rev. F. A. H. Lealtad officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell wish to express their thanks to many friends for flowers and expressions of sympathy in their bereavement. "Doc." Jackson, the oldest Mason in St. Paul and one of its oldest residents is getting along nicely at the Attucks Home. He seems to be entirely recovered from his attack of paralysis of a year ago, and is looking very well. He is a gentleman of the antebellum days and a devout Christian. Mrs. Ophella Lapsley, 587 Central Ave is sick. Mrs. J. M. Jenkinson of Sherbourne Ave. is on the sick list. Rev. Geo. W. Camp preached an eloquent sermon at St. James A. M. E. church last Sunday. Mr. Orri C. Hall wet with a painful accident last week. He fell down a flight of stairs at Lyles Chapel. He is able to get along with a cane, but it was a lucky escape, and we wish a speedy recovery. Mrs. P. A. Walker, of St. Anthony Ave., is improving. Mrs. Alex Tucker is gradually improving. He attended the funeral of Phil Reid, but did not remain during entire services. Mr. Tucker is attended by Dr. Bloom. His many friends are glad to hear that his chances for recovery are good. Mr. Tucker is a prominent Mason. Mrs. Belle Davis Reid, wife of late Phil Reid, is expected to arrive today from Europe. Mr. Raleigh Thompson, prop. of St. Paul Iink, Mr. Geo. Holt, prop., of Brunswick Cafe, Mr. Henry Jones, of Elite Buffet, and Mr. Irving Williams, normer manager St. Paul Gophers, all of Chicago were in St. Paul to pay last respects to their friend, the late Phil Reid. On Friday night after the show, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E. Murphy gave a supper party at their home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. "Bobble" Kemp, who were playing at the Orpheum. Mrs. Kemp was formerly Miss May Lange of New Orleans. Rev. Harding continues to improve in health. Miss Lorene Beard of Central Ave. is convalescent. Mrs. T. J. Williams of Winnipeg is the guest of her father, Mr. Andrew Jackson, of St. Anthony Ave. Mrs. L. S. Ford, formerly of 895 Rice St. has moved to 499 Marion St. Mrs. Morris Hickman is visiting her sister, Mrs. Arthur Hedge of Soo, Mich. Mrs. Todd is very ill at her home on Broadway. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our many friends and neighbors, for the kindness and sympathy shown us in the late bereavement of our beloved husband and father, also for the many pretty flowers sent during his illness and the many magnificent floral tributes at his death. For each and every act of kindness we feel deeply grateful. Mrs. Frederick L. McGhee, Miss Ruth L. McGhee. Rev. Timothy Tyler, until recently at Galesburg, Illinois has arrived and with his family will occupy the parsonage of St. Mark's A. M. E. Church this week. Rev. Tyler is Duluth's fifth pastor in eight years and from all indications he has a man's work cut out for him on the surface. The Rev. Tyler looks equal to the occasion and we hope we will have no occasion to change this estimate of him. Of the retiring Pastor Rev. Lewis much could be said for and against him, but he is gone and as we are going to deal with live issues. If Mr. Tyler succeeds, in doing what no other minister here has done, namely effect an efficient and united church organization, he will have earned his due over and over again. to say nothing of the gratitude of the citizens white and black of the community, for at times the conduct of the affairs of the church have been just short of scandalous. Mrs. Stephen Cole has been appointed General Secretary of the Church which is a step in the right direction, Mrs. Coles being well qualified for the work. Mrs. Thurman and Mrs. S. Mendenhall, spoke to the Women's Federated Clubs, Monday afternoon. The Book Club held a postponed bazaar in the rooms of the church Tuesday evening, many were present and the ladies were able to dispose of many useful articles. Mrs. B. V. Halliman, of 223 East Sixth St., has gone to Los Angeles, Cal., for the winter. General B. V. went to the woods but returned however. Miss Cecil Johnson, has been confined to her home for the past few weeks with an attack of rheumastism. Mr. James Harris, one of the old timers has been shaking hands with his Duluth and Superior friends for the past ten days. Mr. Harris left for St. Paul Monday night, while in the city he was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Heunes. From a political point of view, the Negroes of Duluth are dead. PAID ADVERTISEMENT. Written by Atty. W. H. H. Franklin, 1020 Met. Life Bldg., for which $1.96 per inch will be paid. E. J. WESTLAKE. Candidate for Legislature, 41st Dist. 5th and 6th Wards. The above cut is a very fair picture of E. J. Westlake to whom no other man in the Twin Cities is better known to the colored people than he. Mr. Westlake came to Minnesota in 1882, as the first superintendent of the Dining car department of the Northern Pacific Railway. From 1897 to 1902, he was the Manager of the St. Paul Commercial Club. In 1902 he came to Minneapolis as the Secretary of the Minneapolis Commercial Club, until 1910. During the time Mr. Westlake was in both of these Clubs, he was always a warm supporter of colored employees in the Cafe. Mr. Westlake's brother E. W. Westlake is the Superintendent of the Dining Car Department of the Pennsylvania Lines, and his name too, is well known and beloved by our people. Mr. E. J. Westlake informed the Editor of this publication that in 1873, Phil Reid, whose death was chronicled in its last issue, was a waiter on one of the first Hotel cars running between St. Louis and New York which was named the "Clarendon". Mr. Westlake was the Conductor, and for over a year and a half "Daddy" Reid, and Tom Liverpool were his waiters on this same car, until he was promoted to the position of Assistant Commissary of the Pullman Company. Mr. Westlake is a Candidate for the Legislature from the 41st District, comprising the 5th and 6th wards of this City and we bespeak for him the hearty support of our readers. We beg that those who are indebted to us, send us their subscription by P. O. Order. Subscribe to the Star. We received a lengthy communication from Fred. D. Gamble, Senior Deacon of Pioneer Lodge of Masons stating that Judge Johnson had no right to take any part in the Masonic services on Monday last. Mr. Gamble offers many reasons, but we can't publish the article at this time, also state that this offence is punishable and should be referred to the courts. DO IT NOW. FUNERAL OF PHIL. E. REID. Buried With Highest Maonic Honors. Thousands View Remains. Phill. Edward Reid who died on Oct. 16th of acute gastritis, was buried Monday, Oct. 21. Services were held at Pilgrim Baptist church, St. Paul. He was a member of Pioneer Lodge F. and A. M., Pilgrim Commandery Knight Templar, Fezan Temple. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Rose Croy Chapter., North Star Consistory, and Supreme Council, Northern Jurisdiction, 33rd and last degree. "Phill." Reid was born in Kentucky in 1854, and is survived by a wife, Mrs. Belle Davis Reid, of the theatrical profession and Edward Reid, a son. He had been employed in the railroad service until he entered the saloon business, and was known through the country by the travelling public. He owned the famous Gopher Base Ball team. During past few years he had suffered from heart trouble. He married Miss Davis in Chicago in July, 1910—and they made a tour of Europe. "Daddy" as he was called was of a cheerful disposition, always willing to do an act of kindness. Funeral Services. At midnight, Oct. 19th the solemn and imposing services of the 33rd degree were conducted by Wm. R. Morris at Lyles Chapel, which were most impressive. His body laid in state Sunday and Monday, before leaving the chapel brief services were held on Monday afternoon. Pilgrim Commandery headed by a military band was the escort to the funeral procession. The casket was borne by Sir Knights J. F. Coquire, A. D. Adams, Henry G. Johnson, Martin L. Barksdale, Wm. Stevens and George Edwards. Pilgrim Choir rendered appropriate music. Mrs. S. E. Hall presided at the organ. After the Sir Knights had paid their sad tribute, Rev. E. H. McDonald spoke briefly and read a letter from Mr. E. J. Westlake, (a well known business man of Minneapolis) to the Star, which was a fitting testimonial to the deceased. They had worked together as conductor and waiter in 1878 on the hotel car "Clarendon" the first over the Pennsylvania lines from St. Louis to N. Y. City. Mr. John H. Hickman, Jr., the bary tone soloist sang "Home-land." Rev. McDonald introduced Rev. W. D. Carter, former pastor, also a friend and fraternal brother of the deceased, who preached one of his able sermons. His text was Hebrews 9:27: "And it is appointed unto man once to die, but after that the judgment." He spoke of the many good traits of character "Phil" Reid, giving his last testimony. He said a few days before his death that he had been praying during past three years and that he would never get well, but it was all wrong. Before death he requested those around him to sing, "It is well, with my soul." Rev. Carter emphasized the fact that he preached to the living and hoped that the deceased had made his peace with God. After the service the remains were reviewed by nearly all who attended. The church was packed to its utmost, nearly a thousand persons present. Mr. John J. Hirshfield, his former partner and his wife were the chief mourners. Messrs. Geo. Holt, Irving Williams, Henry Jones of Chicago and many out-of-town friends attended. Twenty-five carriages were in line. The entire altar was covered with beautiful floral pieces. The casket was of black broad cloth, silver trimmings. The funeral cortege passed up the hill behind the Capitol to Oakland Cemetery, arriving very late. Services there were conducted by Rev. Carter. The body was placed in a vault until the arrival of his wife. Undertaker Thos. H. Lyles had charge of funeral arrangements. There was a great outpour of all classes. Everybody loved "Phil" Reid. He had many friends—because it was his ambition to make them. None knew him but to love him, and he was paid the highest tribute of respect by that vast assemblage of mourners, who proved by their presence that he was a man. The Ramsey County AfroAmerican Republican Organization will hold a Odd Fellows Hall Farrington and University Ave. Wednesday Night, at 8:30 October 30, 1912 Congressman Stevens. the County Candidates, and other good speakers will address the meeting. SYLVESTER W. OLIVER. Working Men's Social Club OLIVER BROS., Managers PHONE: Nicollet 9506 206 So. Second St. Minneapolis, Minn. PAEGEL 802 NICOLLET AVE. 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He is a southerner through and through and is spending his life in and for the south. In all of his writing and speaking he has been discriminating, sane and fearless. Through patient study, wide observation and sympathetic touch with men of all classes and races in the southland he has worked out in theory and in practice a plan of action which appeals to men who are vitally interested in the advancement of humanity. About two years ago Dr. Weatherford wrote "Negro Life in the South" for southern white college men who wanted to have before them the facts of modern Negro life. The little volume has been used in two years by over 10,000 southern college men who belong to Y. M. C. A study groups. The call came for a new book on race relationships, and Dr. Weatherford again showed his mastery of a difficult problem by giving the public "Present Forces In Negro Progress," which is dedicated to that group of sympathetic men in the north whose united interest in the Negro race is a prophecy of a better day." In the preface of "Present Forces" the author expresses his appreciation of the help that he has received from students and professors in white and colored schools and from farm demonstrators and educators. Thus he shows that he is a man who can cooperate successfully with other men. He asserts very emphatically, "The supreme need of the hour is that men shall face facts rather than spin theories." The various chapters discuss traits of Negro character, race leadership and the growth of race pride, Negro population and race movement. The relation of the white churches to the Negro, and the work of the Y. M. C. A. With rare keenness of mind and frankness of expression. Dr. Weuthford has analyzed the race problem as it affects the Negro himself and his white neighbor, both of whom are economically and socially interdependent, and, therefore, have a common interest which should not be lost sight of either through ignorance or wilful neglect. The solvent of the race problem must include co-operation in the broadest sense, race pride and race consciousness, Christian leadership, reduction of the infant and adult death rate, revival of interest in rural life, conquering the enemies of southern farm life—the tenant system, the one crop system, improvement of the public rural schools, the local churches, the average small farm and the adoption of a sound public health policy. BUSINESS LEAGUE ECHOES. Macedonian Cry Heard From Afro- Americans In Providence, R. J. Americans in Providence, R. I. We have read with great satisfaction the report of the doings of the National Negro Business League convention held recently in Chicago, says the Providence (R. L.) Advance. From such reports we must come to the positive conclusion that the Negro, not only in business but in all lines, is coming rapidly toward the front rank. While Rhode Island sent no delegates, Boston did. Along this line there seems to be something the matter with the Negroes in this state, and especially in this city. We appear to be leaguesless and leaderless, and our condition has remained the same for the past several years. FIFTY YEARS OF FREEDOM. The Anthony Burns Incident Recalls Many Thrilling Stories. Sept. 22, 1912, was the fiftieth anniversary of the signing of Lincoln's proclamation of freedom to the slave. The event recalls one of a thousand or more incidents of the dark days when bloodhounds, slave drivers, the slave pen and the auction block were the fashion. Anthony Burns, who was bought out of slavery by the abolitionists of Boston and presented to himself, took the gift with many expressions of gratitude and straightway went to Oberlin, O., to educate himself for the ministry. Upon his arrival at Oberlin he, childlike, wrote back to Union to his old pastor for a letter of dismission from the church he so wickedly ran away from when he ran away from slavery. The pastor, Rev. John Clark, made the following answer: "The Church of Christ at Union, Faunquer county, Va. "Whereas, Anthony Burns, a member of the church, has made application to us by letter to our pastor for a letter of dismission in fellowship, in order that he may unite with another church of the same faith and order; and "Whereas, it has been satisfactorily established before us that the said Anthony Burns absconded from the service of his owner and refused to return voluntarily, thereby disobeying both the laws of God and man, although he subsequently obtained his freedom by purchase, yet we have now to consider him only as a fugitive from labor (as he was before his arrest and restoration to his owners and have therefore "Resolved unanimously that he be excommunicated from the communion and fellowship of the church of Jesus Christ. Done by order of the church in regular church meeting this 20th of October, 1855. "W. W. WEST, Clerk." REAL WORTH. Charity and personal force are the only investments worth anything. - Walt Whitman. PAID ADVERTISEMENT. Written by C. S. Smith for Thos. D Schall for which $5.00 is to be paid. PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS. 5th District of Minn. P. W. B. B. I Stand for Roosevelt's Policies. "Mr. Schall is one of the most able, perhaps the most able speaker who has ever graduated from the University—Cyrus Northrop, Pres. Emeritus, J. of M. the birthright of the Negroes of this district has been sold to the Republican party by self-appointed Negroes, who have without opposition, claimed the control of the black ballot. Times have changed, and no one Negro longer sacrifices the political rights and privileges of the Negro Voters, because he has by the assumption of such control received special favors at the hands of a corrupt machine. That we have suffered is due to the cause of bogus leadership. The Star does not advise any Negro to vote for Geo. R. Smith, while he claims to stand on Roosevelt's policies, but not for Roosevelt. The Hennepin Co. Progressive Committee passed the issue when the endorsement of a congressional candidate was not made PAID ADVERTISEMENT Prepared by Atty. J. G. Priebe, Minneapolis, in behalf of John A. Dahl, for which $1.00 per inch has been paid. C. H. B. JOHN A. DAHL. Asst. City Attorney. NON-PARTISAN CANDIDATE FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT.. In John A. Dahl the people of Minneapolis have one of the most faithful of public servants. Mr. Dahl is distinctly a self-made man, in the true meaning of the term. Coming to Minneapolis with his parents 43 years ago he obtained his early education in the graded schools of this city, attended the old Minneapolis Academy and later worked his way through the academic and law departments of the University of Minnesota, securing his diploma in 1893. For the past 19 years he has been engaged continuously in the practice of law. He has had a wide and varied experience in his profession, handling cages of many different kinds. He served for two years as assistant county attorney, and for the past four years has been assistant city attorney. In the latter position he has represented the city in all the heavy damage suits brought against it and has achieved remarkable success. Of particular value to the city was his victory in the soft coal case. A city ordinance prohibiting the use of soft coal was violated by the C. M. & St. P. Ry. The railroads made a test case of the matter and after the ordinance had been declared valid by the municipal court they appealed to the state supreme court which sustained the lower court. Mr. Dahl conducted the case alone in behalf of the city and triumphed over a brilliant galaxy of railroad attorneys. Mr. Dahl received the highest vote at the primaries, which indicates that he is the choice of the people for the important office of Probate Judge. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCURCH 5th Ave. So. and 27th St. Minn. Rev A. H. Leattad, Rector. Service at 8 o'clock P .M. All are invited. Come. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 22d St. Rev A. H. Leattad, Rector. Service every Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school at 12:30. Rev F. M. Lewis, Pastor. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 31st Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services at a. m. 8 p.m. Sunday school at 1 p.m. Rev E. R. Edwards, Pastor. SETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH, 11X Eighth Street So. Preaching every Sunday morning and evening. Rev T. J. Crayter. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 8th Avenue N. and 4th St. Services morning and evening each Sunday. Rev M. W. Witners, Pastor. ST. PAUL. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev m. P. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller Sts. All are welcome. ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Services 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Rev G. W. Camp, Pastor. All are wel come. LODGE8. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Deputy, installs and organizes Chapters of The O. E. Star. Pleased to consult any one interested. Residence Mrs. Anna B. Harris, Grand District 285 Rondo St., St. Paul, Minn. 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 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. 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. EDUCATE, AGITATE AND EMANCIPATE. "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. WANTED. Rellable, 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. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. 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. ATTY. FRANCIS OPENS LAW-OFFICE. Will Begin General Practice in the Offices of Late Fred. L. McGhee in Union Block, St. Paul. Atty. William T. Francis will open Law offices formerly used by Atty. Fred. L. McGhee in the Union Block, St. Paul, about the last of October. Mr. Francis has been Asst. Counsel and Chief Clerk in the offices of the Northern Pacific Railway for several years, and has also been admitted to practice before the U. S. Supreme Court. Atty. Francis is resigning from an honorable and lucrative position to enter general practice, but he is well qualified to further his ambitions. His offices at No. 88 Union Block are being renovated and will be ready for occupancy about Nov. 1, THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN. THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN. 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The national Progressive party committed to the principle of government by a self-controlled democracy expressing its will through representatives of the people pledges itself to secure such alterations in the fundamental law of the several states and of the United States as shall insure the representative character of the government. In particular this party declares for direct primaries for the nomination of state and national officers, for nation-wide preferential primaries for candidates for the presidency, for the direct election of United States senators by the people; and we urge on the states the policy of the short ballot with responsibility to the people and recall. This is the plank in the platform secured by the initiative, referendum condemning States' Rights, and the revival of the Civil Rights Bill, which the Republicans never passed. The 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. TOO MUCH JOHNSON. The Jack Johnson affair is a calamity, and a thorough investigation should be made, and publicity given to the existing conditions. When the American people were led to believe that he was a Negro of high moral standing, they took little notice of his white wife, but now that they believe that he is operating a place where the races meet for immoral purposes, they will not tolerate him, and they should not. Watch the local race loving leaders flash in to publicity since the Johnson episode. VOTERS ARE ASKED TO REBUKE TRAILERS Progressives Say Minnesota Has a Duty to Perform--Roosevelt's Last Speech. St. Paul, Oct. 22.—The Progressive state central committee, in an address to the voters of Minnesota, calls attention to the extraordinary presidential situation and urges the supporters of Colonel Roosevelt to redouble their activities in his behalf. The address was occasioned by the attempt upon Roosevelt's life in Milwaukee last week and Minnesota voters are urged to give the Progressive candidate a convincing majority in repudiation of the assaults, verbal and physical, that have been made upon him. The address follows: Minnesota has a duty to perform—a duty to herself. Theodore Roosevelt is out of the active fight, the victim of an assassin's bullet, but still alive and sanguine of the triumph of the right. The success of Progressive principles is now up to you. John Schrank trailed Colonel Roosevelt through many states, intent upon murder. Schrank's demented mind was influenced by such men as J. Adam Bede, whom Minnesota has attempted to honor. Schrank trailed Colonel Roosevelt with a revolver. Bede, for pay from the Republican party, trailed Roosevelt with epithets calculated to find lodgment in weak minds. Bede furnished the motive; Schrank committed the overt act. Bede, speaking in Chicago the night of the assault, was interrupted by men who sought to notify him of the shooting. The men were threatened with arrest, and the verbal assault upon Colonel Roosevelt continued. As at former meetings during Bede's "trailing" campaign, "bully," "black-guard," "traitor," "pestilence" and "courage" were the terms used in referring to Roosevelt. The assault upon Roosevelt's character was as vicious as Schrank's assault upon his person. Three "trailers" pursued Colonel Roosevelt—Bede, John M. Harlan of Illinois and Schrank. Schrank wounded his victim. The voters will say whether Bede and Harlan hit their mark. Minnesota is especially interested because Bede is charged against this state. While Bede and Harlan were making their assault in Chicago, Colonel Roosevelt, despite his wound, was making his appeal to a Milwaukee audience. "I do not care a rap about being shot—not a rap," said Colonel Roosevelt, with the bullet buried three inches in his breast. A man of intelligence, Colonel Roosevelt probably did not fail to recall the bullets that killed Lincoln, Garfield and McKinley. He knew he might be making his last public address. If a man is sincere in the face of death, Roosevelt was sincere before that Milwaukee audience. He was having his last word, with the courage to utter it. "The bullet is in me now, so that I cannot make a long speech, but I will do my best," he said. "And now, friends, I want to take advantage of this incident to say as solemn a word of warning as I know how to my fellow Americans. "First of all, I want to say this about myself—I have altogether too many important things to think of to pay any heed or feel any concern over my own death. "I would not speak insincerely within five minutes of being shot. I am telling you the literal truth when I say that my concern is for many other things. It is not in the least for my own life. "I am in this cause with my whole heart and soul. I believe in the Progressive movement—a movement for the betterment of mankind, a movement for making life a little easier for all people, a movement to try to take the burdens off the man, and especially the woman, in this country who is oppressed. "Friends, I ask you this evening to accept what I am saying as absolute truth when I tell you I am not thinking of my own success. I am not thinking of my own life, nor of anything associated with me personally. "It is a very natural thing that weak and vicious minds should be influenced to acts of violence by the kind of foul mendacity and abuse that have been heaped on me for the last three months. Friends, I will disown and repudiate any man of my own party who attacks with such vile, foul slander and abuses any opponent of any other party. "I am not speaking for myself at all, I give you my word. I do not care a rap about being shot—not a rap. I have had a good many experiences in my time, and this is only one of them." Colonel Roosevelt's second "confession of faith" was typical of the man and of the fighting spirit behind the Progressive cause. Neither bullets nor epithets can stop the fight for the right—a fight in behalf of the average man. Shall J. Adam Bede's assaults go unrebuked by Minnesota voters? Does Minnesota approve villification and abuse of Colonel Roosevelt or any man? The answer will be made election day. 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 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 CARVER On All Car 1308-10 WASHINGTON 28 Newly Furnish By Day, Week o Special Rates to Thes Mrs. Alice (Mother) N. W. Phone M BARBER SHOP AM 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 arrauging 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 Minnesota Tribune 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. No Negro who believes that the future of his race lies in the new party, will support Mr. Stevens. It is expected that all Taft followers will fall in line, and others may be purchased at market price, but, every Negro who wishes to see his race given their share of human rights, and such alterations in the states that will secure these rights; will follow the program of Theodore Roosevelt, whose campaign in Minnesota was made by that fearless, honest, and aggressive leader, Hugh T. Halbert, whose greatest ambition is to go to Congress, and to promote the welfare of all the people, thereby giving to every race and individual the right to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. JUDGE C. L. SMITH. Judge C. L. Smith of the Municipal Court is a candidate for re-election. Judge Smith has done very effective work during his term. He has advocated many reforms. He believes in the probation system, knowing that a sentence for drunkards often means a poverty stricken mother and children. He has caused the milk dealers to serve pure milk. Judge Smith often consults prominent club women for their opinion about certain cases. He has always been fair to the Negro. It has never come to our notice where Judge Smith has failed to deal fairly with all Negroes who appear before him, also he has a great respect for the Negro attorneys. It is very important that a man of such good qualities should be re-elected to the Municipal Bench, and Judge Smith Should get the vote of every Negro citizen at the coming election. There is a certain element who will miss Fred. McGhee and "Phll" Reid, and the "transgressors" will find no more soft spots in St. Paul. "Daddy" Read is dead. He will be greatly missed for the many good things he did. HOW TIMES CHANGE The late Bob Church of Memphis made a million dollars, and they say that things then were just the opposite to the Chicago situation today. Now, Negro men and white girls. Then—White men and Negro girls—where is the difference? 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 ..... 2:40 p. m. Lv. St. Paul ..... 2:30 p. m. Ar. Duluth ..... 6:53 p. m. TRIN PORTS XPRESS the stale train was electric lighted sleeping area, open for occupancy at both Minneapolis and St. Paul depots after 9 p. m. TICKETS 51b and Robert St. St. Paul, Phones 1266 19 Niellet House Blk. Minneapolis N. 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