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DULUTH THE TWIN GITY STAR MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY tive Page The Steady Advance of Afro-Americans In Many Laudable Undertakings For Racial Uplift Furnishes an Inspiring Example For Future Efforts Mound Bay Oil Mill In Operation. By N. BARNETT DODSON. The year 1912 witnessed many successful achievements among the colored people of the United States. More than ever before they have directed attention along the lines of genuine constructive work. Remarkable advances were made in business, education, civic movements and religious culture. At intervals from Jan. 1 to Feb. 22 patriotic exercises were held in various sections of the country in recognition of the forty-ninth anniversary of the issuance of the emancipation proclamation and in the celebration of Washington's birthday. Early in the year legal steps were taken in a test case at the Lyric theater, in New York, to force recognition of the civil rights act. The case was that of Louis F. Baldwin, a mail clerk and real estate dealer, against the assistant treasurer of the Lyric theater for refusing Baldwin the use of orchestra seats which Baldwin had bought. The case was handled by the vigilance committee of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People. It resulted successfully. International Conference at Tuskegee. In April representatives from eighteen foreign countries or professions attended an international conference at the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute, which was called by Dr. Booker T. Washington. The object of the conference was to make an investigation into the methods and systems used at Tuskegee with a view of having the same used by these representatives at their schools and business places. The months of May and June were notable for great religious gatherings of the various denominations. In Kansas City, Mo., the quadrennial conference of the A. M. E. church was held, at which four new bishops were elected. There were representatives from all foreign posts where the denomination carries on missionary work. The Methodist Episcopal conference was held in Minneapolis, Minn., and lasted nearly the whole of June. Prominent among colored men who received votes for bishop was Dr. Robert E. Jones of New Orleans, who polled the highest vote of any man who has ever been a candidate for the office. The New England Baptist missionary convention held its annual meeting in Orange, N. J., the latter part of the second and first part of the third week in June. Representatives were present from all of the northern and New England states. The reports showed gains in new work, in finance and its home and foreign mission fields. The Rev. W., Bishop Johnson, L.L. D., of Washington was elected president, succeeding the Rev. Dr. W. A. Creditt, who had held the position for four years. The New England Baptist Sunday school convention and the young people's Sunday school congress each held interesting annual meetings during the month of June. Women's Clubs and Business League. In July women's clubs, both state and national, held their annual conventions. The New York State federation met in St. Mark's church in New York city, the Northernernest federation in Jersey City and the National association at Hampton institute. The principal events for August were the meeting of the National Negro Business league in Chicago, the National Press association, the Bankers' association and the Funeral Directors' association. The sessions of these organizations were held in the Institutional church on Dearborn street, of which Dr. A. J. Cary is the pastor. These gatherings were notable for the interest taken by the delegates and the reports, which showed advancement along all lines of work. The National Negro Press association is pushing a most vigorous campaign for the building up of a strong organization of newspaper men, correspondents and publishers generally. The future of the organization is bright. The plans mapped out by the general officers for the work of the year are being successfully followed by the members, all of whom are deeply interested in the association. Officers were elected as follows: President, R. W. Thompson, Washington; vice president, Joseph L. Jones, Cincinnati; second vice president, Gurley Brewer, Indianapolis, Ind.; corresponding secretary, Henry Allen Boyd, Nashville, Tenn.; recording secretary, Charles Sumner Smith, Minneapolis, Minn.; treasurer, John L. Thompson, Des Molles, Ia.; N. Barnett Dodson, New York, chairman of the executive committee. Principal Events In Early Fall. In September the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows' meeting in Atlanta, Ga., was largely attended. At Houston, Tex., the national Baptist convention held its session. It is the largest organization of colored Baptists in the world. It carries on an extensive home and foreign mission work and operates a publishing house in Nashville, Tenn., which supplies most of the literature used by the denomination. Unusual interest was manifested in political affairs on account of the split in the Republican party which resulted in a third candidate for the presidency in the person of ex-President Theodore Roosevelt. The three cornered fight resulted in a national triumph for the Democratic party. The completion and opening of the oil mill and manufacturing establishment at Mound Bayon, Miss., the 26th of November was the most noteworthy achievement of the race along business lines from the standpoint of capital invested and plan and scope as a purely commercial undertaking. Some of the more important events in December were the complimentary dinner to Bishop Alexander Walters in New York city by leading citizens from in and out of the city in recognition of his leadership in national, state, church and community affairs in the interest of the race. Dr. Booker T. Washington made a speaking tour through Greater New York and vicinity, and the Rev. A. Clayton Powell, D. D., of New York delivered several lectures in various parts of New England. In Washington the Jeanes fund board met at the White House, at which meeting appropriations were made for rural schools for 1913. N. BARNETT DODSON. The Jenees fund was one of $1,000,000, bestowed by Miss Anna T. Jeanes, a Quaker-of Philadelphia. The bequest grew out of the representation that the crying need of the colored children of the south was better schools in the back country districts; that the terms should be extended beyond the few weeks allowed by the local authorities and that properly equipped teachers should be provided. Miss Jeanes responded to Dr. Booker T. Washington's recommendation by giving the $1,000,000 for the relief of these poor children in the rural regions of the southland. The interest on the fund amounts to $50,000 per annum, and very satisfactory progress is being made in the work. Industrial features are being introduced along with the academic training, and education of the most practical sort is being more and more generally diffused throughout the counties of the "black belt." SMOKE THE RELIABLE 5e SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5e Company of Thirteen Ambitious Young Men and Women Hold Second Annual Exhibition of Their Art Work at Carlton Avenue Branch Y. M. C. A. Good Results Obtained. Brooklyn.—A very interesting collection of paintings and drawings by colored artists and students of Greater New York was on exhibition in Brooklyn in December at the Carlton avenue branch Y. M. C. A. The exhibition was held under the auspices of the Men's Social and Business Economy club of Brooklyn and was the second annual exhibition arranged by the club. R. H. LEWIS. Thirteen artists and students were represented on the walls, and a large number of paintings attested the originality of each exhibitor as well as the serious purpose and painstaking care of all of them. No copies were permitted, and the work of each exhibitor was clearly distinguishable by individuality in selection of type. Portraits, landscapes, marines, studies in pen and ink and in charcoal, caricatures, costume designs, etc., were shown in the collections, many of them bringing out expressions of surprise as well as genuine admiration that there were men and women of the race who could achieve such fine results in the field of art. Mr. Richard L. Brown, whose paintings made such a favorable impression among art lovers of New York a year ago and who later exhibited on Fifth avenue, had three landscapes and a marine in this exhibition. His pictures bear the stamp of true genius and bespeak for him a great future as an artist. He is only twenty years old. Ernest Braxton, whose work is always interesting by reason of the interesting types it presents and by the bold handling of the brush which it displays, exhibited seven paintings and a series of black and white studies. His painting "After the Shower" drew much favorable comment, as well as his many clever pen and ink studies. Mr. Braxton displayed talent very early, while still a school boy in Washington. After taking up his residence in Brooklyn he studied five years with Professor Whittaker at Adelphi college, winning a prize in drawing. This drawing, "The Torso of the Central Figure In the Laocoon Group," hangs on the wall at the Adelphi college now Mr. Braxton is giving his time now mainly to portrait painting and illustrating. Mr. Robert H. Lewis exhibited eight paintings and a series of black and white studies. Among his pictures were two portraits and a painting of apples exquisitely executed, while among his black and white studies was a figure from the nude which won a gold medal at Adelphi college last winter. Mr. Lewis studied at Adelphi college also and is at present a member of the Sketch club there. He is a very painstaking workman and is devoted to art. His career at Adelphi college was marked by several triumphs in drawing contests. Other exhibitors were Miss Louise Latimer, whose painting of roses was greatly admired; Mr. A. L. Comither, who exhibited five small landscapes and marines; Miss Cora Van Schalck, Mr. J. S. Wilson, Miss Gladys Douglass, Miss I. S. Conway, Mr. Walter T. Brown, Mr. Arthur Queman and Mr. G. E. Livingston In general the exhibition was very creditable both to the artists and to the managers, and the example set may well be followed in communities where colored men and women are studying and working in art with practically no encouragement from the people. Scholarly Attainments of R. N. Swayne Out of a total number of twenty-seven applicants for license to practice dentistry at the recent Ohio state dental examination held in Columbus thirteen were successful. The highest average, 93 per cent, was made by Mr. R. N. Swayne, a young Afro-American. Mr. Swayne is well known for his scholarly attainments, and his friends predict for him a bright future in his professional career. Sunday Schools to Publish Magazine. At the nineteenth annual meeting of the New England Baptist Sunday School and Baptist Young People's convention, held in Orange, N. J., last June, N. Barnett Dodson, president of the organization, in his annual address called attention to the need of a monthly magazine to be published in the interest of the schools and auxiliary bodies connected with the convention. The president's suggestion was inserted in the resolutions adopted by the convention. Plans are now being perfected by which the proposed publication may be started about the 1st of January, 1913. The field for such a magazine is large, and the need of an organ devoted to the doings of young people in church and Sunday school work is great. Successful Mutual Benefit Concern. The National Benefit association, founded in Washington about twelve years ago by Samuel W. Rutherford and a small group of men and women who are interested in all good movements for racial advancement, has grown to large proportions. The association is worth considerable money and property. It employs upward of 800 members of the race on salary and commission and is doing a much needed work as a mutual benefit concern among the masses of our people who cannot afford to carry large financial protection. Lecturer of Rev. J. W. MacDonald as Minister and Educator. One of the best known ministers in the A. M. E. Zion church is the Rev. J. W. MacDonald, pastor of the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion church in Baltimore. He is a native of Plymouth, N. C., where he was born about forty-seven years ago. Rev. Mr. MacDonald has had several years' experience in the ministry. He was educated at Livingstone college, Salsbury, N. C., and has received both the degrees of master of arts and doctor of divinity from his alma mater. Dr. MacDonald began life as a schoolteacher and only gave up the active work of that profession when he was REV. J. W. MACDONALD, called to his present pastorate in the spring of 1911. His first job as a school-teacher was at the normal school of his home city. He rose step by step there until he became principal. He has also taught in high schools and academies. Eleven years ago he entered the ministry and has served charges in North Carolina, Virginia, Paterson, N. J., and Somerville, N. J. During his brief stay in Baltimore he has succeeded in winning his way into the hearts of the populace and the congregation, and collections at his church have been doubled. He is a frequent contributor to the Star of Zion, the official organ of the A. M. E. Zion church, and is frequently mentioned as suitable timber for the editorship of that paper. His friends say that his fine grasp of questions of state and church, combined with a thorough grasp of history, English and topics of the day, admirably fit him for the editorial chair. He is a strong temperance advocate and has rendered valiant service for the cause. As a speaker he is constantly in demand to deliver special sermons and addresses before social, fraternal and political gatherings. He has acted as private secretary to Bishop Alexander Walters at a number of annual conferences. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. Brilliant Gathering of Noted Educators and Men of National Prominence Witness Ceremony—Charter, Seal and Keys of Institution Presented by Chief Justice Peelle. By R. W. THOMPSON. Washington.—With impressive ceremonies and in the presence of one of the most brilliant audiences that has ever assembled in Andrew Rankin Memorial chapel, Rev. Stephen Morrell Newman, A. M., D. D., was recently formally inaugurated as the ninth president of Howard university. Eighty of the leading colleges and universities of the country were represented by duly accredited educators or DR. STEPHEN M. NEWMAN. alumni, and there were also present the board of trustees of Howard uni- versity, the faculty and student body, the board of education of the District of Columbia and many prominent citi- zens. Chief Justice Stanton J. Peele of the court of claims, who is president of the board of directors of the institution, presided. The inaugural procession, which formed at the Carnegie library, was led by the university choir under the guidance of Miss Lula Vere Childers and Professor Roy W. Tibbs. Mr Tibbs, a graduate of Oberlin college, composed the march used during the procession, and it had a stately swing that will commend it for similar occasions elsewhere. After a fervent invocation by Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the Nineteenth Street Baptist church, and the hymn, "God of Our Fathers," by the chair, Chief Justice Peele presented to President Newman, the chaparral, psal and keys of the university. The charter was borne by Professor William H. Richards, LL. B., librarian of the school of law. The seal was borne by Professor George William Cook, LL. M., secretary of the board of trustees and custodian of the seal. The keys were borne by Professor Edward L. Parks, D. D., treasurer and registrar of the institution. The principle speeches of the day were delivered by President Newman, president H. C. King of Oberlin college, President W. S. Scarborough of Wilberforce university, United States Senator Charles F. Johnson of Maine, and United States Commissioner of Education P. P. Claxton of Tennessee. The platform of Andrew Rankin Memorial chapel has been graced by many figures, eminent in the domain of letters and statecraft, but none of them has ever delivered a message more redolent with ripe learning, of broader grasp of the mission of teaching, or more indicative of deep human sympathy than that which fell from the lips of Stephen Morrell Newman as he announced his acceptance of the sacred office of president of Howard university. Dr. Newman said in part: The imaginative faculty lies at the foundation of social, moral and physical development. It is the essence of human achievement. It is common to all peoples, but becomes a living force only when accompanied by a training that will apply it to the realities of life. Every race has the moral right to an opportunity to acquire the imaginative faculty in touch with the problems that it must meet and solve. Every man and woman is entitled to a chance to acquire the education best adapted to their special needs and should be accorded a free field in which to utilize it to the fullest in working out their mission in the scheme of civilization. This imaginative faculty. The wonderful Panama canal is the most striking example we have in this generation. It was the imaginative faculty of its promoters that discovered the vast possibilities that resulted in the joining of the Atlantic and the Pacific and shortening the journey by sea between the great trade centers of the world. America is common with the other peoples of the earth, is endowed with this imaginative faculty. The race should have every opportunity for its development if the best results are to be attained. At the head of the instrumentalities for the moral, intellectual and cultural purposes of the twentieth century are our own Howard university. It is the great teacher, teaching leaders to teach others how to lead. It is the Negro's torch of the higher enlightenment—a concrete realization of the race's ideals in the forward movement of the twentieth century. To pervise and its spirit of equality, fraternity and Christian brotherhood through practical culture I pledge my best endeavors. Samaritan Charity Club Organized. The Samaritan Charity club, recently organized through the efforts of Mrs. C. J. Walker in Indianapolis, Ind., is finding a wide field for active charitable work of the most worthy kind. During the Christmas holidays the members distributed many Christmas gifts of the most useful kind among the less fortunate people of the community. The organization of the club is but another evidence of Mrs. Walker's great interest in the welfare of the race. Alabama Penny Savings institution. As a mark of distinctive progress of the race along financial lines at the end of fifty years of freedom the Alabama Penny Savings bank, Birmingham, Ala., and its branches held a joint celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 1. The occasion also marked the formal opening of the bank's new six story steel re-enforced building. Dr. W. R. Pettford is president of the bank in Birmingham, which maintains branches in Montgomery, Selma and Anniston. American Soldiers Ordered to Hawaii. The war department has notified the Twenty-fifth United States infantry to prepare to leave for Hawaii early in January. The artillery companies ordered to go at the same time are the Tenth, Sixth-eighth and Seventy-fifth. FRANK BROWN'S INVENTION. Wave and Gravity, Moter Machin Exhibited In Baltimore. Baltimore. - The number of useful inventions by Afro-Americans continues to increase year by year. While there is nothing startling in such a statement, it shows that the race is keeping abreast of the times along almost all lines of industry and in scientific knowledge. The most recent achievement by a member of the race above the ordinary is the wave and gravity motor, of which Frank Brown of this city is the successful inventor. A demonstration of the work of the machine was given here recently and caused quite a stir among the thoughtful and energetic FRANK BROWN. citizens. The instrument is designed to eliminate the use of coal and reduce the cost of labor. The invention utilizes ocean waves and the force of gravity in generating electrical energy, which, the author says, will revolutionize industry, in that it will provide cheaper power for lighting purposes. Mr. Brown says his machine can be successfully used to transmit current at least 200 miles by being placed in the ocean on pieces of re-enforced concrete, which fortifies it against all conditions of tide variations. Buoys can be so placed in the ocean as to make the action steady and thus insure the best results at all times. A working model of the invention bears testimony to the claim which Mr. Brown makes for his machine. Mr. Brown is a native of Washington and is noted for his ambition to do something worth while. SUNDAY FORUM. Forum meeting Sunday, Jan. 6th, at St. Peter's Church at 3:30 P.M. Installation of officers and Presidents address. All are invited. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS. MINNEAPOLIS But God commendeth His Love toward us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.—Romans 5:8. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.—Romans 6:23.—Selected by E. W. Gilles. We beg that the public will not send notes over the phone. We must have your copy to avoid mistakes. If your matter is not worth writing, it is not worth insertion. Our enemies advertise us, Our friends support us, Everybody helps us. We wish you a Happy New Year. Thanking you for what you have done and asking your future support. THE FORUM MEETS SUNDAY. St. Peters Church, 3:30 P.M. St. Peters Church, 3:30 P. M. The Forum meets the first Sunday in the month at St. Peter's A. M. E. church and on the third Sunday at Bethesda Baptist church. A NEW ENTERPRISE. The Negroes of Minneapolis are to be credited with another business enterprise, a first class drug store, Dr. Geo. W. Nelson, who conducted a drug store for 9 years at 941 Central Ave. has opened another at 121 So. 6th St., Minneapolis. CHURCHES CELEBRATE EMANCIPATION. The four churches of our city, (Bethesda and Zion Baptist, St. James and St. Peter's A. M. E.) jointly celebrated the Semi Centennial of the Emancipation Proclamation at the Assembly Hall of the City Hall on New Years evening. Gov. Eberhart, Atty B. S. Smith and Mayor Nye made appropriate addresses. Mrs. Victoria Graham, one of our intellectual race women read the "Emancipation Proclamation." Mr. D. W. Raynor sang a solo, "Let joyous peace reign everywhere." Encore, "Where Love is King," Miss Lillie Williams accompanist. The choirs of the several churches were invited and rendered special music. Hon. W. R. Morris presided. After the program the usual collection was taken, which puts a blot on the evenings exercises. (See account on another column.) Sergt. J. W. Harper is not much improved. Sergt. John W. Harper is one of the most respected and venerable citizens of our city. He is a retired soldier, and a member of several fraternal societies, and the entire community heartily wishes his speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Davis, 257 7th Ave. No. are the proud parents of twin boys, born last Sunday—one at 4:35 P. M. the other at 4:45 P. M. Both are healthy and active youngsters. Dr. J. H. Redd was in attendance. Mrs. Wendell Lattimore is sick at home. Miss Lucille Lewis is sick with pneumonia. Editor Smith was confined home Saturday and Sunday with a cold... The La Grippie is prevalent. Many cases are being reported. Special care should be given colds. Consult your doctor. Mrs. Geo. W. Holbert left for Carrolton, Mo., to visit her aunt, Mrs. Fannie Smith, who is ill. Messrs. Ralph Watson, Geo. B. Kelley of Duluth and Chas. Sumner Smith lunched at the Walters' & Porters' Club on Thursday. A theatre party composed of Mrs. Matthew Johnson, Mrs. Will Taylor, and Mr. Geo. B. Kelley, attended the Shubert on Tuesday night. Messrs. Chas. Maxey of Boston, Mass., and W. Floyd McKenzie of Kansas City were present and represented their lodges at the Masonic Banquet last month. We failed to mention them in last issue, and offer apologies. Eddie Boyd, W. L. Redmond and "Dick" Newton greeted the Star on New Year's Day with their subscription. THE Y. M. P. A. PROMENADE. The Young Men's Progressive Club will have a Grand Promenade at the Auditorium on Jan. 6, 1913. Admission 35c, wraps 10c. Committee on arrangements: Clarence McCullough) Chairman; W. L. Harris, Harry Lee, Ralph Watson, Fred. D. Gamble, J. Ed. Stewart, Geo. Johnson. The Committee will spare no pains to surpass all other attempts to entertain their many friends. Remember the date, Jan. 6th, at Auditorium Annex, 11th and Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis. McCullough's best music.-Adv. A REMINDER. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS. --- P. H. MAYOR WALLACE G. NYE. Hon. Wallace G. Nye, will be out next Mayor after Jan. 1, 1913. He has named his son, George M. Nye as his private secretary. Mr. Nye may appoint some Negroes to office during his administration. While we did not support Mr. Nye, we hope that he will consider the many applicants for appointment, and chose from them the very best material that will reflect credit on his administration and this race. It is a hard job, but Mr. Nye is equal to the task, and we believe that he will divide the spoils fairly, and at all times be a friend of the Negroes as his record shows. Christmas Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Phil. Taylor, 3930 4 Ave. So., entertained 20 relatives on Christmas Day, in celebration of their 17th anniversary. They received many useful and costly presents, and many wishes of long life and happiness. Quarterly Meeting at St. James A. M. E. church Sunday, Jan. 12, 1913. Presiding Elder Jackson, will preach morning and evening. Rev. H. P. Jones will preach at 3 P. M. The Auditorium Dance of Mrs. McCulough's Autumn Leaf Dancing Class was a grand success. Mr. Geo. B. Kelley of Duluth was in the city this week on business and pleasure. Mr. Kelley is an art decorator and connoisseur, employed by John S. Bradstreet & Co. He is Secy. of the Afro. American League in Duluth, and member of the National Negro Business Men's League, and Executive Committee of the National Negro Press Assn. Mr. Kelley attended the Shriner's Ball, and was the guest of the Twin City Star on New Year's Day. Manager Ed. Stewart served a free dinner at his Club on New Year's Day. The menu was Fricassee Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Combination Salad, Mince Pie, Tea, Coffee. Nearly 100 diners enjoyed the spread. The Young Mens' Progressive Club has secured rooms in the Labor Temple. ST. PAUL The Shriner's Ball was a grand success, accounts next issue. The Social and Literary Society. The social and literary meet at the residence of Mrs. John W. Cleary A. successful meeting was held and the prizes of the supplier accounted to about $10,000. Mrs. Cleary has recovered from her recent fall. Mr. Geo. B. Kelley of Duluth, was the guest at dinner of Mr. and Mrs. Will Martin, of Hatch St. during his visit. Mrs. J. J. lirshfield has been complaining with the grip, but is better. Mr. and Mrs. Jose H. Sherwood have adopted Nora Waring, whom they brought from Baltimore last summer. Little Nora is related to the Lealtads. Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood have not been well recently, suffering from colds. Mrs. Wesley Kennedy, daughter of Mrs. Estella Green gave birth to a baby boy on Dec. 30, at her residence 201 Cayuga St. Mrs. Julia Hinson received the sad news of the serious illness of her father, and she left Tuesday for Boliver, Tenn., to visit him. Rev. H. P. Jones of St. James A. M. E. church announced his engagement from the pulpit last Sunday to Miss Carrie Monjoy, the wedding to take place this month. Mrs. Emma Archer of Western Ave. is quite ill. Mrs. Cotton on Rondo St. is very sick. Dr. and Mrs. O. D. Howard of Carroll Ave., entertained on New Years. Covers for ten. COPY MUST REACH US BY WEDNESDAY. Many notes were received this week too late for insertion. You must pay for use of these columns, if you send your news later than Wednesday. TWIN CITY STAR To the Honor of our Women ODD FELLOW GRAND CER Fiftieth A OF ABRAHAM Great Emancipa Under the ODD FELLOWS BU HIAWATHA TEMP Thursday Evening ADDRESS Gov. A. O. Eberhart, Hon. Geo. Thompson, S. W. T. Francis, Ma Committee of MRS. J. W. KELLEY, Sec. MRS. ZELLA REYNOLDS J. H. HANLEY MRS. MAMIE WHITE MRS. ADDIE BELLESEN MRS. J. E. JOHNSON MRS. MARY D Honor of our Women and to the Glory of Our Race. FELLOWS BUILDING GRAND CELEBRATION Fiftieth Anniversary OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S Emancipation Proclamation Under the Auspices of the ODD FELLOWS BUILDING COMMITTEE. WATHA TEMPLE, Wabasha & 6th St. Day Evening, January 9, 1913 ADDRESSES BY O. Eberhart, Mayor H. P. Keller, Thompson, S. E. Hall, & F. D. Parker T. Francis, Master of Ceremonies Committee of Arrangements. BELLEY, Sec. S. L. RANSOM, Chairman REYNOLDS W. J. UTLEY WHITE CHAS. H. MILLER JACKSON C. JACKSON ALEX PAYNE MRS. T. R. HICKMAN MRS. MARY DILLINGHAM, TREAS- N'S ORCHESTRA. ADMISSION 50c. To the Honor of our Women and to the Glory of Our Race. HIAWATHA TEMPLE, Wabasha & 6th St. Thursday Evening, January 9, 1913 Gov. A. O. Eberhart, Mayor H. P. Keller, Hon. Geo. Thompson, S. E. Hall, & F. D. Parker W. T. Francis, Master of Ceremonies McCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA. Fezan Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine elects officers and delegates to the Imperial Council. The following named officers were elected at a meeting of Fezzan Temple No. 26, on Dec. 20, last. The annual Installation will be held at the next meeting on Jan. 17, 1913. Newly Elected Officers: Jordan M. Morris, Illustrious Potentate, re-elected. Chas. H. Robinson, Chief Rabban. O. D. Howard, Assistant Rabban. James Eddings, High Priest and Prophet. James M. Graham, Oriental Guide. Rich'd M. Johnson, Treasurer, re-elected. Geo. L. Hoage, Recorder, re-elected. John Sayles, First Ceremonial Master. Geo. Johnson, Second Ceremonial Master. Henry G. Johnson, Captain of the Guard. W. Floyd McKensie, Outer Guard. ected. Friday January 17, 1913 at their New Hall Delegates to Imperial Council, Jordan M. Morris, C. H. Robinson, Dr. O. D. Howard, Dr. G. D. Howard. Fezzan Temple has about 90 members, and is composed of many of the most prominent Masons, Jose H. Sherwood and Geo. L. Hoage are officers of the Imperial Council. The annual Ball, which is always a Grand Social Event will be held on Dec. 30 in St. Paul. Charity Club Elects Officers. The Twin City Charity Club met at the home of Mrs. Wm. Stirman, 3418 Stilding Ave. Dec. 12. Mrs. Corinne Carter State Organizer held the election, the following officers were elected by acclamation: Mrs. W. R. Donovan, Pres., Mrs. Wm. Stirman, V. Pres., Mrs. B. C. Coleman, Treas. Mrs. B. Smith, Sec., Mrs. Hester, Keeyes, Asst. Sec., Mrs. Jas. Burke, Journalist, Mrs. H. M. Kennedy, Associate Journalist. NEW OFFICERS ELECTED. The Mothers' Club elected the following officers: Lulu Critic, Pres.; Helen Greiver, V. Pres.; Mamie Sexton, Secy.; Mary Watkins, Treas. Pearl Stone, Editor; Daisy Gullibl Chm., N. Minneapolis work. The Club will investigate all cases reported, and assist the deserving. ST. PAUL GAMBLING CLOSED. ST. PAUL GAMBLING CLOSED. The gambling clubs in St. Paul are being closed, and they say that the "Atlas Club" is going too fast. We shall investigate, and if the fellow low down is closed, the man higher up must go." FOR RENT.—New 5 room house, entirely modern, on Snelling Ave. $15.00 per month. See McDew, 610 Sykes Block. Phone Nic. $21. GOOD ROOMS—Elegantly located, railroad men preferred, or married couple, near Selby Lake Car Line, all newly purnished. McHie, 2919 Hennepin Ave. FOR RENT—Desirable room, steam heat, gas, bath. For gentlemen. Tel. Hyland 519. Call 532 Aldrich Ave. N. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS. --- ADMISSION 50c. THE STAG AMES LODGE OF ELKS Grand Ball 322 NICOLLET AVE. MINNEAPOLIS McCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA Y. M. P. C. 11th AND NICOLLET AVE., MINN Monday Eve., January 6th, 1913 COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Clarence McCullough, Chairman; Geo. Johnson, Harry Lee, W. L. Harris, Ralph Watson, J. E. Stewart, Fred D. Gamble. McCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA ADMISSION 35c McCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA ADMISSION 35c Preceeds For Furnishing NEW CLUB ROOMS N. W. Nic. 1534. T. S. Center 719. WILLIAM H. H. FRANKLIN. Attorney and Counsellor at Law. 1020 Metropolitan Life Bldg. Notary Public. Minneapolis, Minn. THE SPIRELLA CORSET. Cora E. Anderson, Corsetier. . W. Dale 1345 — 365 Aurora Ave. St. Paul. My Work for the Colored People has Always Given Satisfaction. Everything for Women's Wear—Popular Prices Root & Hageman women's Garment Store formerly "Pharos." The Very Latest Ideas in all that pertains to Women's Wear. METROPOLITAN DRUG STORE OUR GOODS ARE RIGHT OUR PRICE'S ARE RIGHT WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS CORNER THIRD ST. AND SECOND AVE. SO. 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Our new Chinese chef it attracting a good deal of attention as well as favorable mention. 208 Hennepin Avenue MINNEAPOLIS, THE MODEL CORNER THE MODEL CL J. L. LYNCH, President. L. DICKINSON, Secretary. A. M. NORDSY J. L. LYNCH, President. GEORGE E CRIST, Vice President. D. LICKINSON, Secretary. NICOLSON, Treasurer. A. M. NORSTDORF, Director. GOLDEN GRAIN BELT BEERS Foreign Beer that Golden Grain Belt is the ne America. Be wise. SERVE YOUR GU Established 1870. The Bo GOOD CLOTHING Sign Beer Experts S In Belt is the nearest like the Imp se. YOUR GUESTS TH The Boston GOOD CLOTHING SPECIALISTS. Hanan Shoes Foreign Beer Experts Say that Golden Grain Belt is the nearest like the Imported, of any in America. Be wise. SERVE YOUR GUESTS THE BEST The Home of the "RAILWAY TRAINMEN'S UNIFORM." THE BOSTON CLOTHING CO., St. Paul, Minn. 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 A Special Cor UNTIL FEBRU ial Combination UNTIL FEBRUARY 1st, 1913 A Monthly Negro Magazine and a Weekly Negro Newspaper. We have arranged with the managers of THE CRISIS, the best Negro magazine, to give our readers the advantage of a SPECIAL COMBINATION SUBSCRIPTION. "The Crisis" and "The Twin City Star." In order to increase our circulation Editor The Twin City Star, 1419 Washington Ave. So. Minneapolis, Minn. Please send THE CRISIS to Please send THE TWIN CITY STAR Cut out this coupon, and mail with City Star. St..... TWIN CITY STAR to ..... St..... upon, and mall withP. O. for $2.00 to Cut out this coupon, and mail withP. O. for $2.00 to the Crisis or Twin City Star. Knox Hats. you by actual personal test how our believe if you didn't try the this cafe from all others. The enough" and the "Best" is the service and ours. Our being a good deal of attention as THIRD AND NICOLLET LOTHING HOUSE GEORGE E. CRIST, Vice President. J. F. NICHOLSON, Treasurer. TROM, Director. BE UP-TO-DATE BROTHERS BE UP-TO-DATE BROTHERS Years ago, New York butter and Ohio, Wisconsin and Missouri Beer, were known to be the best, and swell folks always had them on their table. No one wants New York butter now, because Minnesota is the best, but some people stick to the old idea on beer. Experts Say nearest like the Imported, of any in QUESTS THE BEST SPECIALISTS. n Shoes Star Shirts 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. combination Offer JUARY 1st, 1913 and to get The Crisis into the home of every Negro, we will, upon receipt of $2.00 by P. 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So, Godwin, tions strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Fast take on formulas. No Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest citation of any scientific journal. Errors, $1 year for four months. J. Soddy Jr. newsletters. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F. St. Washington, D. C. Subscribe now. Two Dollars a Year. --- HOTEL MEN CELEBRATE NEW YEAR WITH A SPIRIT OF UNITY NATIONAL WAITERS' BANQUET. The following menu was served: Menu. Martini Cocktails, Stuffed Olives Cream of Tomato Soup, Celery. Roast Turkey, Cranberry Souce, Mashed Potatoes, French Peas. Mumm's Champagne, White Seal, Lettuce Salad. Roquefort Cheese Toasted Bent's Cigars Cigarettes Cordials Cigars, Cigarettes, Cordials. Those present were Messrs. G. W. Goosby, B. M. WcDew, P. H. Southall, A. D. Adams, G. W. Halbert, P. F. Hale, Arthur Burdell, "Speedy" Davis, John H. Cooke, (known everywhere as cookie) Columbus Smeddler, Ralph Johnson, Virgil Harrison, Julius Elliott, William Neil, H. L. Shuck, Smiling Jake Giles, Ribert Glenn and Ftzroy Celestine, (the pony team), W. L. Redmond, Cleil Oliver, D. C. Dowdy, Lemuel Oliver, John G. Driver, (who came late, but happy) Richard Newton, E. C. Terrell, Justin M. Brown, Philip Scott and the Editor of the Star, who had to leave without getting full report and Dowdy's prepared speech. The Boys are progressing and the Star is always proud of the walters and we are glad to publish the remarks of Geo. Halbert, who is a contributor to leading periodicals, an advocate of high class service, and a credit to his profession of whom we are proud. Mr Holbert's Address. Gentlemen and fellow waiters. This gathering has a meaning that stands for more than the pleasure of the evening, in the minds of those who proposed and promoted this affair, there was more than the eating of the viands and the drinking of the liquors. One of the members of our craft approached me with the remark that an occasion of this kind among men of our occupation was remarkable, and I quite agree with him. But the year that has just closed has been the most remarkable in the history of the world. Never has there been such an era of prosperity. That only in this country but throughout the civilized world as has existed in the past year. Every sort of business has prospered and never have there been TWIN CITY STAR such sumptuous crops. Naturally we have shared in the general prosperity and it is fitting and proper that in our own humble way we should be happy at this most happy time of the year. But the chief aim of this gathering is that we may become better acquainted with and closer to each other as fellow workers. There is probably no other occupation in which men are engaged which has as many petty annoyances and self denial and humiliation as has ours. And I believe there is no city in the country that can show a higher standard of conduct among men of our profession than can Minneapolis. Serious difficulties or altercations are almost unknown among us and it speaks highly for the class and character of the colored waiters of this city that this is true. Of course there are little differences that arise between us but they are quickly adjusted and everything soon moves on in its natural groove. But as good as conditions are in this respect there is still room for improvement, so I ask you to let this little social gathering be the beginning of a resolve in each one of us to try and make the New Year one in which we will consider our fellow-workers with more consideration and with a broader spirit of brotherly love. Let us look back to the faults of 1912 and if God spare us to be together on an c-vasion of this kind at the end of 1913 let every man be able to say I have lived a better life, I have been kinder to my fellow-man, and many times I have checked the harsh word that sprung to my lips or the unkind thought. It is my fondest wish that other men of our craft employed in places may get together from time to time upon occasions of this kind and grow closer to each and ultimately we may all have one big consolidated meeting and spend a little more of our time and money in events of this kind than in the selfish pursuit of our own personal pleasure and now I bid you to partake of the good things set before you and wish each of you and all the members of our craft in the city a happy and prosperous future THE ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY. The fifth annual convention and Alumni reunion of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was held at the seat of Kappa Chapter, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 26, 27, 28, 1912. It proved to be one of the largest ever held, and was a grand success. There was a large representation of active Alumni and Honorary members from various parts of the United States, now consisting of fourteen Chapters, namely: Alpha Chapter, Cornell Uni., Itaca, N. Y.; Beta Chapter, Howard Univ., Washington, D. C., Gamma Chapter, Va. Union Univ., Richmond, Va.; Delta Chapter, Univ. of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Epsilon Chapter, Univ.of Mich., Ann Arbor, Mich.; Zeta Chapter, Yale Univ., New Haven, Conn.; Eta Chapter, Univ. of Penn, Phila. Penn.; Theta Chapter, Univ. of Chicago, Chicago, Ill.; Iota Chapter (Alumni) New York City; Kappa Chapter, Univ. of Ohio, Columbus, Ohio; Alpha Lambda Chapter, Louisville, Kentucky; Mu, Chapter, Univ. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn; Nu Chapter, Lincoln Univ. Lincoln, Penn.; Xl Chapter, Wilberforce Univ. Wilberforce, Ohio. The last three Chapters were made in 1912. Several of the Chapters own large "Frat." houses, the largest being at Howard University, the seat of Beta Chapter, which contains nineteen rooms, The Mu Chapter sent as representatives to this Convention Merss. James L. Titus, and Raymond W. Cannon. The election of officers for 1913 was as follows: Pres. Chas. Herbert Garvin, Beta Chapter (re-elected). Vice Pres. Raymond W. Cannon, Mu Chapter. Genl Sec., H. S. Dickason, Kappa Chapter. Treas. W. P. Noreum, Epsilon Chapter. The next annual convention will be held at the seat of Beta Chapter, Washington, D. C., Dec. 29, 30, 31, 1913. 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. Reliable, live, honest, hustling agents for the Twin City Star. You can make a good living with this work as a side line. Agents wanted in Milwaukee, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City, Portland, Ore., Seattle, Denver, Des Moines and Sioux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. The Negro is a factor in the Battle of life and in this grand march of progress must carry his own burdens and fight his own battles, and the day is near when he will win the great victory of world wide recognition and human happiness. This should be the quest of the rising generation. WANTED. 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. He ought to be honest, courageous, no hypocrite, and a gentleman, with a real interest in you, ready to lend a hand if you need help. Cheerfulness and good humor are excellent qualities, and a wide range of interests. What do you find in The Star? It has opinions, of course, and it speaks them out freely. They are its own and they are not influenced by outside interests. The square deal is its platform. In handling news it observes the decencies and amenities of life. It never wantonly brings shame or sorrow to any home. Its advertisements are clean. If the Twina City Star does not bring you something of interest in any particular issue, it has failed by so much that week. It takes of its hat and apologizes for having bored you as a visitor. But it trusts this doesn't often happen. Not often, does it? HON. J. ALEX. ROSS. Next Recorder of Deeds at Washington, D. C. who was the Special guest of Fezzan Temple of which he is a member, at their Annual Ball in St. Paul. "Alex." received an ovation. "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. WHAT CONSTITUTES A SUB- SCRIBER? A court decision has lately been rendered in Massachusetts on what constitutes a subscriber. The judge firmly believed that a man who received the paper, although he never subscribed for it, is entitled to pay. James Thompson moved, and William Robinson took immediate possession, and received and accepted a weekly newspaper that was delivered to him through the mails every week. The goodnatured editor sent accounts frequently, but no attention was paid to them by Mr. Robinson. Finally there was a day of reckoning. Robinson had received the paper for some time, he informed the collector, but he said that he never subscribed and declined to pay for it. The judge personally questioned the defendant, who said that he read and made use of it and was receiving the accounts, which were frequently enclosed in the paper. Judgment was rendered in favor of the newspaper. The judge was severe in his criticism of people who are receiving papers and do not think it worth while to pay for what they receive and make use of it as an act of dishonesty, he said one should acquaint the publisher and pay for what numbers he receives.—X. 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 secured by the initiative, referendum and recall. This is the plank in the platform condemning States' Rights, and the revival of the Civil Rights Bill, which the Republicans never passed. "SPEAK UP, IKE, AN' 'SPRESS YO'SE'F." Who dat knockin' at de do? Why, Ike Johnson—yes, fo' sho. Come in, Ike; I's mighty glad You come down. I tought you's mad At me 'bout de othah night, An' was stayin' 'way fo' spite. Say, now, was you mad fo' true W'en I kin' o' laughed at you? Speak up, Ike, an' 'spress yo'se'f. 'Tain't no use a-looking' sad, An' a-mekin' out you's mad; Ew you's gwine to be so glum, Wondah why you evah come. I don't lak nobody 'roun' Dat jes' shet dey mouf an' frown— Oh, now, man, don't act a dunce. Cain't you talk? I tol' you once, Speak up, Ike, an' 'spress you'se'f. Wha'd you come hyeah fo' tonight? Body'd tink you' hauld ain't right. I's done all dat I kin do— Dressed perticler, yes fo' you; Reckon I'd 'a' bettah wo' My ol' ragged calico. Atah all de pains I's took Cain't you tell me how I look? Speak up, Ike, an' 'spress yo'se'f. Bless my soul I mos' togot Tellin' you 'bout Tildy Scott. Don't you know, come Thu'sday night; She gwine ma'y Lucius White? Miss Lize say Sallus wuh Heap sight laklier 'n huh; An' sne'll git me, somep'n new, Ef I wants to ma'y, too. Speak up, Ike, an' 'spress yo'se'f. I could ma'y in a week, Ef de man I wants u'd speak. Tildy's presents 'll be fine, But duy wouldn't ekal mine. Him whut gits me fo' a wife 'Ll be proud, you bet yo' life. a inad offers; some ain't quit; But I hasn't ma'led yit. Speak up, Ike, an' 'spress yo'se'f. You's my choice, and allus was. Ike, I loves you—yes, I does; Laffin' at you ain't no harm— Go 'way, dahky, whah's yo' arm? Hug me closer—dah, dat's right. Wasn't you a awful sight, Havin' me to baig you so? Now ax what you want to know. Speak up, Ike, an' 'spress yo'se'f. —Paul Lawrence Dunbar. DO IT NOW. We beg that those who are indebted to us, send us their subscription by P. O. Order. The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. UTLEY'S NEW LOCATION. Have you visited Utley's New Barber Shop in St. Paul? It is worth your while. Real Barbers, Clean Baths, and New Pool Tbles, also the latest Negro periodicals. The Catholic Church has done more for the American Negro than any other of the religious denominations or political porties. It's leaders have drawn around black men the "magic circle of the church" and held at bay the riot-ruffans of the North as well as the hell-hounds of the South. Verily—"More sharper than a serpent's tooth is an ungrateful child. Subscribe for the Star. INTERNATIONAL RAILROAD MEN'S ASSN. The opening of the Headquarters of the Railroad Men's Assn., was a grand success. They have everything sanitary and homelike—and it appears that it will be a success, but it must have the patronage of those, who always say "We need such things." Will the people of St. Paul support it? Talk can't run this institution. 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. THE NEW DICKERSON CAFE. Mr. John A. Dickerson has remodelled and renovated the Dickerson Cafe. Many changes have been made, and the decorations are very appropriate. The main dining room has been enlarged, and another private room added. Your inspection is requested. LARGEST SHIP AFLOAT. The Imperator, being built at Hamburg, will be three city blocks in length, and will be completed in 1913. There are nine decks above the water line. She is to have ancient roman plunge baths, in gold and ivory, a tennis court, roof garden, squash court, gymnasium, rathskeller, theater, moving picture show, and buffet service in the style of four countries. In her offerings she will miss the best, if she does not serve golden grain belt beers, which are liked by Americans because of their taste which is shared by no other brew. CHURCHES. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCHURCH 5th Ave. So. and 27th St. Minn. Rev A. H. Leatad, Rector. Service at H s'clock P .M. All are invited. Come. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 23d St. 5th Ave. So. and 27th St. Minn. 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, 215 Eighth Ave. So. Sunday school at 11 a. m., 8 p. m. Sunday School at 1 p. m. Rev E. R. Edwards, Pastor. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH, 1190 Eighth Street So. Preaching every Sunday morning and evening. Rev T. J. Carter, Pastor. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 6th Avenue N. and 4th St. Services morning and evening each Sunday. Rev M. W. Witners, Pastor. The People's Christian Mission, Rev G. W. Mitchell 1204 Washington Ave. So. ST. PAUL. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. H. 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 welcome. LODGES. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR. Deputy, installs and organizes Chapters of The O. E. Star. Please to consult any one Interested. Residence Mrs. Anna B. Harris, Grand District 285 Ronde St., St. Paul, Minn. FIRST CLASS DRESSMAKING PLAIN AND FANCY SEWING. Mrs. R. A. Vanhook. 3612 ELLIOT AVE. SO. Minneapolis. Phone Colfax 3596. Ladies' Work STAR PANTORIUM E. H. PAUL, Prop. Dry Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing SHOE SHINING PARLOR 110 Wash. Ave. N. MINNEAPOLIS Goods Called for and Delivered Promptly T. S. Phone 3073 N. W. Main 9592 The Porters and Waiters Club Incorporated GLOVER SHULL, President Waiters for Parties Furnished Also Porters 311 Hennepin Ave. Mpls. "THE BIG THREE" Every Thursday Night EDW. PIPKIN, P. H. SOUTHALL, ROBT. GLENN. DANCING EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT. 1311 WASHINGTON AVE. SO., MINNEAPOLIS. Low Rates—Quick Service 2020 CHICAGO AVE. HIRE GARTRELL'S LIMOUSINE. For Theatrical Parties, Dances and Social Calls. It is warm and comfortable. Electric Heated and Lighted. See Gartrell, or Call So. 7578 Golden Rule Tailors 8. BLUMMER, PROP. 1311 WASHINGTON AVENUE SO. SUITS OR OVERCOATS MADE TO ORDER. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO CLEANING, PRESSING, REPAIRING. CLOTHES CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. POPULAR PRICED SHOE REPAIRING WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT Men's Sowed Soles ... 75c Ladies ... 85c Men's Nailed ... 50 and 60c Rubber Heels ... 40c Ladies and Boys' nailed soles ... 40c SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1424 WASHINGTON AVENUE SOUTH READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. THE TWIN CITY STAR NEGRO PROGRESSIVE. Vol. 3 Saturday, Jan. 4, 1913 No. 18 Entered in the Post office at Minneapolis, June 23, as second class matter. Published Every Saturday by CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 1419 Washington Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. Phone: N. W. Nic. 2824 J. Turner Wall Adv. Agt. 236 Boston Block, Phone Nlc. 2188. Geo. B. Kelley Duluth, Minn. "Head of the Lakes" Representative. Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ..... 1.25 3 MONTHS ..... $.75 CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTION $2.50. Special rates furnished on application Subscribers are earnestly request- ed to report to the office any irregular- ities in the delivery of their paper; also any change of address. Subscribers wishing the 'Twin City Star' discontinued at the expiration of their subscriptions should notify us to that effect; otherwise we shall consider it their wish to have it continued. Order for discontinuance must be accompanied by payment of all arrears. All personal advertisements in the local columns must be paid for in ad- vance. All public comment inserted only over the author's signature Foreign subscription solicited. Unsigned notices will not be inserted in these columns. All matter must reach us by Wednesday for insertion. We are not responsible for the views of our contributors, and all signed articles of any length are paid for by the writer. What a man does for others, not what they do for him, gives him immortality.—Daniel Webster. Virtue herself rewards the toils of Virtue.—Socrates. Our grand business in life is not to see what lies dimly in the distance, but to do what lies already at hand.—Carlyle. My duty is what no one else can do for me. Another may do my task better than I, but not my duty. —Josiah Royce. A GOOD RESOLUTION. Never mind the new resolutions, just carry out some of the many made years ago. 'Tis deeds that count. Mayor elect Nye in his speech at the Emancipation Celebration said that "it was selfishness that prompted the people of this country to hold slaves, but it was fraternity that caused the abolition of that institution." We say, that it was fraternity that brought out a good crowd, and splendid program, but it was some damn grafter that promoted it. Copy of letter sent Mr. Nimocks by a representative Negro. 321 Aldrich Ave. No., Minneapolis Minn., Dec. 15, '12. Hon. Frank Nimock, Rep. Elect 40, Minn. Dis. I want to enter protest against the "Jim Crow" Legislation which you purpose to "father" in the coming Legislature regarding inter-marriage between whites and colored in the state of Minn. I can not agree with the "prominent" colored men whom you have interviewed regarding this special piece of Legislation you intend to introduce. I regard marriage as sacred and the private business of the contracting parties whatever their color. Now, sir, I am a Negro, I voted for you in the last election and three others in my house did so at my suggestion. After reading your political literature which promised fair play to all men, I was deluded with the idea that you are the man for the place you sought. I am frank to admit that I am now ashamed of myself for having done so. Personally I do not want to marry a white woman, I have a wife and two children, they are all black. What I object to is the white man in all his strength and power eager to give the weaker race who is already down, just another kick. Very respectfully, H. M. Kennedy, 321 No. Aldrich. The Twin City Star thanks its readers for the many exchanges of friendship received during the holiday season. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. EMANCIPATION ..CELEBRATION APPARENTLY FOR REVENUE The Governor, Mayor elect, and local talent used to promote personal interests. Collection Raised to Defray Padded Expences. There was a flood of indignation at the Emancipation Celebration Services held in the Court House, when the presiding officer, Hon. W. R. Morris asked for a second collection to make the necessary $25.00 for incurred expenses, after having previously raised $12.62. Mr. Morris acted on request of the committee, and was surprised that such expenses had been made. He was asked by the Editor of the Twin City Star: "How much were the expenses, and he referred him to Rev. Carter of Bethesda Baptist church, who was seated on the platform. Rev. Carter, whom we know is one of our best ministers) said "that he did not know about it." Rev. Withers, of Zion, a promoter of financial enterprises for himself and the church, was unable as Chairman of committee, to name the expenses, and he was told by Mr. Smith "that the expenses were small, as the hall was free, the costs for moving the piano was generally $3.00, and that 1215 GOV. A. O. EBERHART. The principle speaker at the Emancipation Proclamation Celebration at the Courthouse on Jan. 1, 1913. the printing or advertisements would not reach $22, no programs were in evidence. But he said "We have expenses" and Mr. Smith knew that he could have only meant his personal service account. Rev. Lewis said that "he thought that they needed money for expenses, and a little collection, was proper." Rev. Edwards of St. James, did not attend on account of sickness, and said that he thought that $10.00 was enough, and that there was no need of a second collection even if the first was insufficient, the churches could have collected the balance." Now, it is evident that there is grafting. What was this money for; and who got it? We have specialized on this article, because we are ashamed to know that Negro leaders would use the high offices and privileges for personal gain, and it is being done throughout the country. We know the amount is small, but the intent is to make the people pay, and nearly everything given in our churches is to promote financial interest, and they have become "dens of thieves, and houses of merchandise." The Editor of the Star will again be accused of fighting the churches or something, but it is his duty. He lives without "mixing in these thefts" and for that reason no notice was given to him of this affair, but we donated advertising space and brought a crowd, many of the good citizens of our city, who are tired of such occurrences. At the recent Educational Congress the Editor of the Star financed a Reception, and he was ably assisted by a committee of ladies, who donated everything to aid it and it was a grand success. A collection was raised, and the greater part was given to the Congress, and the Star kept the rest. We mention this to Rev. Withers, who was one of the collectors, (Chas. Summer Smith paid all bills before the Hall was opened.) Few people feel that this is a serious matter, but it is and a disgrace that we cannot find enough patriotism in our pulpits; cannot forget the "love of money;" cannot commemorate the Natal Day of the American Negro as race leaders for the common good, and not for selfish motives. Many public spirited citizens would be willing to help in these affairs, but they do not propose to feather the nest of some scoundrel, whose stock in trade is a long coat and a preacher's title, a privilege to beg and steal. God deliver us from such a Social Highwayman. Hon. Stewart E. Hoyt, "the Mayor" of Boston, Mass., sent his compliments, and we wish another municipal administration for His Honor the Mayor of the best people on earth. READ THE STAR-IT'S NEWS. TWIN CITY STAR CANNADY'S TIMELY ADVICE. Editor's idea in Line With Platform of Press Association. Editor E. D. Cannady of the Portland (Ore.) Advocate very wisely calls the attention of Afro-Americans to the importance of reading the advertising columns of papers published by members of the race. By reading the advertising columns one could save both time and money by going directly to the store which carries the material wanted. Mr. Cannady also avers that discrimination against colored patrons exists in some stores in Portland. Advertigements appearing in papers published by Afro-Americans bear no taint of race prejudice; therefore a hint to the wise along this line is sufficient. Any people can become strong and influential by exercising good common sense, concentration of thought, effort and friendly co-operation. The National Negro Press association at its last annual meeting in Chicago expressed the desire for closer union between business enterprises and newspapers, pointing to the fact that the life of business depends largely upon the information which the public receives through the advertising columns of newspapers. The association favors a uniform charge for advertisements based on actual circulation, the kind of matter being taken into consideration. It condemns fake advertisements and calls upon its constituency to print the news without fear or favor, giving a true reflex of existing conditions without concealing evil or overlooking the constructive features of race progress. HUNDRED AND FOUR YEARS AS CHURCH CORPORATION. Anniversary of Abyssinian Congregation Reveals Work of Uplift. The pastor and members of the Abyssinian Baptist church in New York recently held a series of meetings in recognition of the one hundred and fourth anniversary of the founding of the church. There were many distinguished visitors at the different services from out of town. Among those who came from a distance were President William A. Creditt of the Downingtown (Pa.) Industrial school and Mr. and Mrs. Watt Terry of Brockton, Mass. The Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell, pastor of the church, received many expressions of confidence and esteem from his parishioners and the visitors for the great work accomplished under his four years' pastorate. The celebration concluded with an overflow reunion service at Young's Casino. The receipts reported up to Nov. 26 amounted to $1,900.48. It was Dr. Powell's aim to raise $1,500 during the anniversary exercises, all free will offering, but the amount already received has surpassed his calculation. The church is in a most flourishing condition, growing in membership and sending out a most helpful influence into the community. It is a congregation imbued with the spirit of missions, and many families and individuals in the community have been the recipients of the hospitality of the various organizations connected with the church. So eager has been the desire on the part of the pastor and congregation to reach the nongong church people that, under the auspices of the church, three large mass meetings have been held recently at Young's Casino Sunday afternoons after the regular morning service of the church. These meetings have been very helpful. KNAPP DAY CELEBRATION. Hampton Institute Honors Memory of Well Known Agriculturist. The movement recently started to make "Knapp agricultural day" a permanent fixture in the history of southern farm industry is worthy of the highest commendation, Dr. S. A. Knapp was the originator of farm demonstration work and boys' and girls' agricultural clubs. Wednesday, Nov. 27, was set apart as the day on which special exercises were held at the various industrial schools in different sections of the south in honor of Dr. Knapp. Hampton institute, of course, took the lead in the movement, inviting the children of the public schools also to observe the day which commemorates the work of a man who did more than any other person for the advancement of agricultural life in the south. It is gratifying to a degree to know that the influence growing out of this memorial day is to take permanent shape in the near future of a Knapp school and a Knapp farm near Nashville, Tenn., in connection with the Peabody college. The general education board has decided to give $250,000 for the endowment of this school of country life. The purpose of the institution will be to reach and help schools and farms in the south. It will be a veritable clearing house for the assembling of educational and industrial workers. 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