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MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR MINN HISTORICAL SOCIETY ST. PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ive Page VOL. 3 Single Copies 5 Cents Magazine, which he continued to do until September, 1907, when he became publisher of the New York Age, a weekly newspaper published in the interest of the Negro race, with which he is still connected. On April 16, 1877, Mr. Moore married Miss Ida Lawrence, sister of Mattle Lawrence, the noted singer. His mother, Mrs. Eveline Diggs, who is still living, is engaged in the catering business in Washington. Mr. Moore lives with his family at 15 Douglas street, Brooklyn. He has six children living and twelve dead. If his future public record is to be judged by his past faithfulness he is bound to make good as minister to Liberia. BIG PATRIOTIC MEETING IN PARK STREET CHURCH. Boston.—Park Street church was the scene of an interesting and patriotic gathering on Wednesday evening, Jan. 1. The occasion was the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the emancipation proclamation, the exercises being held under the auspices of the Wendell Phillips Memorial association. The orator for the occasion was the Hon. Samuel W. McCall. The introductory address was made by the Hon. Franklin B. Sanborn, and the proclamation of emancipation was read by Editor Williams Monroe Trotter of the Boston Guardian. Perhaps few other churches in America are more rich in historical significance than the famous Park Street church in this city. It was in Park Street church that "America," with its apostrophe to our "sweet land of liberty," was first sung; there that Garrison gave his first anti-slavery speech in Boston, there that Sumner gave his great address impeaching the "war system of nations" and there that the centennials of the birth of Sumner and Wendell Phillips were celebrated. The music was furnished by a large chorus from the Handel and Haydn society and a chorus made up from the choirs of the colored churches of Boston. The music consisted in large measure of selections from the famous program of the celebration of emancipation at Music hall, in this city, on Jan. 1, 1863, the day on which the proclamation was issued, and was directed by Professor J. Sherman Jones. At that celebration Emerson read his noble "Boston Hymn," and this same hymn was read at the celebration held here on Jan. 1, 1913, by the Rev. Francis H. Rowley. While it is important to look back to the momentous historical epoch of the civil war which resulted in emancipation, says Edward D. Mead, it is no less important for all of us, after this lapse of half a century, to ask ourselves solemnly whether the great purposes of the emancipation proclamation and the civil war have been worthly and adequately realized. No man is fully emancipated when the shackles are simply struck from his ankles. A man is emancipated only when his mind is freed by opportunity and training and the fullness of the measure of the stature of equal citizenship is prepared and guaranteed for him. This is what we should most seriously consider on such an impressive anniversary, in the light of our political and religious duty, in the love of the republic and in the spirit of Abraham Lincoln. W. M. Trotter was chairman of the committee of arrangements having charge of the celebration, with W. B. Bingham as secretary. Chicago, Jan. 8.—The United States circuit court or appeals has decided that the heirs of twenty-eight negro stevedores, who were killed in a napha explosion on the steamer Tloga in the Chicago river twenty-three years ago, are entitled to $110,000 damages. Every direct heir of the identified dead, either has died or disappeared. The steamship company wound up its affairs years ago. The attorney who defended the case and the lawyer who prosecuted it, are dead. The case, Bruxton vs. Union Seamship company, was one of the oldest pending Federal cases in Chicago, in which there had only been one appeal. Attorney, Charles Furthmann, son of the original plaintiff's attorney, won the case. LIBERIAN POST FOR PUBLISHER THE NEW MINISTER'S CAREER Well Known Republican Leader, Able Business Man and Loyal Citizen to Represent United States at Capital of African Republic—Made Good In Many Responsible Positions. By N. BARNETT DODSON. New York. — President William H. Taft has appointed Fred R. Moore, publisher of the New York Age, this city, as minister to Liberia, West Africa, to succeed the late Dr. William D. Crum. Mr. Moore's name was sent to the senate with the first batch of presidential appointments for 1913. It is expected that the senate will act quickly in this instance, as the appointee is a well known Republican and has been for many years one of the Republican party's most loyal supporters in state and national politics. Mr. Moore has the unique distinction of being one of the first persons to go to the rescue of President James A. Garfield when the president was assassinated in Washington by Charles J. Guiteau. With Secretary Widom, he assisted in caring for Mr. Garfield until he was removed to Elberon, N. J., at which place he afterward died from the effects of his wounds. Mr. Moore's sincerity and honesty of purpose have won for him many influential friends, without regard to politics, although he has never swerved from his loyalty to the Republican party. Grover Cleveland, Daniel Lamont, William C. Whitney, Chester A. Arthur, the late Senator Gorman and a long list of other notable men were numbered among his personal friends. During his career as a notary public in this city for twenty-two years Mr. Moore attended to much business for the Western National bank, the Equitable Life and August Belmont & Co. and also did work for Winslow, Lanier & Co., giving entire satisfaction to these reputable concerns, whose busi- FRED B. MOORE. ness requires supreme exactness. He believes in his race and is an active worker in many organizations for racial uplift in New York. Fred R. Moore was born in Prince William county, Va., June 16, 1857, but his parents removed from there to Washington in his infancy. For about seven years he attended the public schools of Washington, going as far as the grammar grades. About this time he left school to accept a place as messenger in the division of public monies of the treasury department and afterward served as confidential messenger for Secretary Sherman and each successive secretary down to and including Secretary Daniel Manning, whom he accompanied to Europe. After returning Mr. Moore resigned his position in the treasury department to accept a position in the Western National bank, New York, where he had charge of the vaults, registered mall, shipments and transfers of money, serving in this bank and the National Bank of Commerce (in which the Western-National bank was merged) for a period of eighteen years. In June, 1904, he resigned to take the office of secretary and organizer of the National Negro Business league. In the fall of 1004 he served as deputy collector of internal revenue under the Hon. Charles W. Anderson, but after two months' service he resigned to again take up work connected with the National Negro Business league and to publish the Colored American Fifthieth Anniversary of Freedom Celebrated In Historical Edifice. HEIRS OF NEGROES AWARDED $110,000. Court of Appeals Decides Case in Favor of Workmen Long Dead. It is said there will be an opportunity for the heirs of the dead to collect damages, if any can be located. The company deposited a $200,000 cash bond before it went into business. SMOKE THE RELIABLE 5e SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5e ZEALOUS WORKER IN ZION'S CAUSE KNOWS HOW TO GET RESULTS. Lessons From the Successful Career of the General Secretary of the A. M. E. Zion Denomination—Proved His Worth In Management of Business End of Church Affairs. Birmingham, Ala.—The remarkable success of Dr. J. S. Jackson, premier financier of the race, carries with it a lesson for all men who for the moment would let the proscription and circumSCRIPTion of color prove a deterrent influence upon them. Dr. Jackson, now the general financial secretary of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church, is without doubt one of the most successful church financiers of the day among Afro-Americans. He was born in the state of Alabama of parents who at that time were well known and considered wealthy. He was educated at the Alabama state normal school, of which W. B. Paterson was principal, then located at Marlon, Ala. He completed his education at this school before he was twenty years of age. At the present time Dr. Jackson has a financial rating of no mean standing and has also at his command and control the resources of the great African Methodist Episcopal Zion church. Serving in the capacity of treasurer of this great church, Dr. Jackson has never suffered any embarrassment nor permitted the interests of his church to suffer, often straining his own personal credit to tide matters over for the church until the "harvest" season is on. To satisfy the church he has more than met all requirements and makes his bond for $5,000, more than the church requires by law. Personally Dr. Jackson is in possession of real estate in four states—New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Alabama. In Alabama alone he owns REV. J. SIMPSON JACKSON, D. D. real estate worth about $15,000, including a $4,000 plantation, and a home in Birmingham. His dwelling house in Birmingham is nearing completion. It will be one of the most desirable residences in the city. He is one of the largest stockholders in the Alabama Penny Savings bank and from what we can understand is one of the largest depositors. These facts of personal history show at a glance that the man who has been so eminently successful in his own individual affairs will more than be successful with large affairs of church that are intrusted to him. Dr. Jackson's one big stroke of policy was accomplished when he caused the removal of the A. M. E. Zion financial headquarters from Philadelphia to Birmingham, Ala. In Birmingham, where the colored people do big things, where the money and the financial agent of the church are in the midst of the very heart of Negro interest and Negro enterprise, Dr. Jackson has a splendid opportunity to make the great interests of the Zion connection felt for good. Alabama, too, is rather proud of the distinction. Both in church and in fraternal organization the state has always been ready to give Dr. Jackson any honor that could be conferred upon him, and as a matter of fact Alabama and the great southwest will never be satisfied until he is elected to the episcopacy. His friends have frequently said to Dr. Jackson that, occupying the position as he does of the race's most successful financier, he stands already in a bigger position than a bishop. His work is unique, he is in many respects the backbone of the church, and his successor, however worthy, will have to be in the position several years before he can command the influence that is true of Dr. Jackson. The secret of his success is his simple, unassuming manner, coupled with a devotion to duty that is characteristic of all successful men. No man makes good as an accident, and Dr. Jackson is no exception to the rule. The possession of a little of this world's goods has never turned his head, and he is the same—easily approached, ready to help—as he was in his early years in the ministry. He is a natural leader of men and numbers his friends by the thousands. SUCCESS OF JAMES G. B. LEE. Young Brooklynite to Be Civil Engineer For Liberian Government. By N. BARNETT DODSON. The Liberian government has secured the services of James G. B. Lee of Brooklyn to make a general survey of the country, arrange its boundaries and develop its waterways and harbors. It was through the good offices of Major Charles Young, United States army, in charge of arranging the Liberian constabulary, that Mr. Lee received his appointment. Major Young is a personal friend of Secretary Rufus M. Meroney of the Carlton avenue branch of the Young Men's Christian association. It was while Major Young was in New York making arrangements for his trip to Africa that Mr. Meroney called his attention to Mr. Lee's qualifications as a civil engineer. Correspondence between the major and Mr. Meroney after the former reached Monrovia resulted in the appointment of Mr. Lee, who sailed for the Liberian capital on Dec. 28. He will report to Major Young on his arrival at Monrovia and prepare at once to enter upon his duties as government engineer. The position carries a salary of $2,000 per annum to begin with. Mr. Lee is a young man of studious habits, ambitious and well versed in the science of his profession. His appointment should bring home to other young men the lesson so often desired to be taught—that there is room enough for the prepared man in every profession. James G. B. Lee was educated in the public schools of Brooklyn and at the well known Manual Training high school in the same city. He received his technical training at Cooper Union, New York city. His success in school was by no means an accident, for he had many hardships during his student days. For five years he held a clerkship in the New York postoffice and continued his technical studies when off duty. He attended school from 9 a. m. to 3:15 p. m. and worked from 4 p. m. to 1 a. m. during the five years in which he was a student at Cooper Union. Thus it can be seen that he had only four or five hours for sleep and recuperation daily during the five years. Mr. Lee was the principal speaker at the Men's Business, Social and Economy club on Friday evening, Dec. 27. His father, Joshua B. Lee, is a veteran of the civil war and a well known Grand Army man. Among those at the steamer to bid young Mr. Lee bon voyage were his father, stepmother, a sister and his close personal friend, Mr. Arthur L. Comether, assistant secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Jeanes Fund Board Aids Rural Schools. The trustees of the Jeanes fund for the improvement of rural schools in the south for Afro-Americans has appropriated $36,375 with which to carry on work in 100 counties during the year. The general officers of the trustee board are: President, Dr. James H. Dillard of Tulane university, New Orleans, La.; vice president, Walter H. Page, Garden City, N. Y.; secretary, Major Robert R. Moton, Hampton, Va.; treasurer, George Foster Peabody, New York city, and chairman of the executive committee, Dr. Booker T. Washington. W. A. White's Annual Musical Recital. The musical event of the holiday season in Brooklyn was the third annual recital of William A. White, held on Friday evening, Jan. 3. Mr. White was assisted by such well known professionals as Melville Charlton, Miss Amy Pinder Bailey of Providence, Mrs. H. H. Price of Boston, Henri Strange, W. C. Elkins, W. H. Wiggins and Lewis Wise. The recital was held in the Siloam Presbyterian church, of which the Rev. Dr. W. A. Alexander is pastor. Fine Musical Concert at Hampton. "A Night In Paris" was the subject of a very enjoyable musical concert given by Mrs. E. Azalia Hackley, the well known soprano and vocal culture teacher, during the holiday season at the Hampton (Va.) institute. Mrs. Hackley was assisted in a variety of classical selections by the students' volunteer choir, Miss Drew and Mrs. Williams. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. DORCAS SOCIETY IN UPLIFT WORK MUCH GOOD ACCOMPLISHED. Thirty-fifth Anniversary Meeting Occasion For Recital of Many Interesting Historical Facts Connected With Its Time Honored History—Leadership of Mrs. Alice W. Seay. Brooklyn.—The recent thirty-fifth anniversary celebration of the Dorcas Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Concord Baptist church in this city was the occasion for recalling many interesting facts in connection with its early history. The society was organized in December, 1877, at 39 Chapel street by a small number of the members of the church, who saw the need of such an organization for the relief of needy members of the church and congregation. Mrs. Mary E. Peterson was its first president, and Mrs. Susan H. Berry and Mrs. Mary A. Livingstone were secretary and treasurer. The late William T. Dixon acted as advisory for the society and held that position during his forty-six years' pas MRS. ALICE W. SEAY. torate of the church. Among the young misses who served as secretary after Mrs. Berry changed her residence to another city were the Misses Mary A. and Fannie M. Perkins, who were in turn succeeded by their mother, Mrs. Anna A. Perkins, who has filled the position with honor for the past twenty-four years. As the church grew in membership the demands upon the society became larger and its work of benevolence gradually extended beyond the members of the church and began to give aid in all needy cases outside of its immediate territory. Food, clothing and money for house rent and various domestic objects have been freely distributed to hundreds of families and to individuals. The membership at the end of 1912 was 203. Mrs. Perkins in making her annual report says that the members are liberal in their contributions and seem to court the Scriptural injunction, "He that giveth to the poor lendeth unto the Lord." During the Christmas holidays the dinners to many persons cost in all for food $51. Under the leadership of the president, Mrs. Alice W. Seay, small coin bags were distributed among the members and friends in which to gather an anniversary offering. The receipts from these coin bags amounted to $51.50, and the receipts from the rummage sale held previous to December were $100, and receipts from dues, donations and sale of aprons and other useful articles have enabled the society to do a very large and helpful work. The influence of the society has so pervaded the membership of the church that many other clubs with like aims and purposes have been organized. Among them are the Junior Dorcas society, under the leadership of Mrs. Annie E. Calloway; the Easter Bell club, the Church Aid society, the pastors' relief committee, the Linen Shower club, the Silverlock club, the W. C. T. U. and the Forgetmenot Floral club. Mrs. C. A. Bell and Mrs. Lotte Henderson are the two assistant secretaries to Mrs. Perkins, who recently celebrated her eighty-first birthday. Mrs. Alice W. Seay, president of the organization, is a woman of broad ex- perience in Christian work as well as a clubwoman of national reputation. She has been president of the Dorcas society for twenty years and was for four years president of the Northeastern Federation of Women's Clubs, during which time the club spirit reached its highest point. Many new clubs were organized during her administration by Miss R. J. Dunbar and others, who served in the capacity of organizers. Mrs. Seay is also a deaconess of the Concord Baptist church, a director in many of the leading organizations and institutions, an ardent temperance worker and a woman of great influence and spiritual powers. RECORD YEAR IN FINANCE. Alabama Savings Institutions Hold Double Celebration in Birmingham. The opening of the new Alabama Penny Savings bank building in Birmingham on Wednesday, Jan. 1, afforded an opportunity to the public in and out of the city to personally witness the progress of Afro-Americans in big financial undertakings. The exercises had a twofold purpose, the opening of the new bank building and the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the issuance of the proclamation of emancipation. One of the main speakers on this occasion was former Congressman George W. Murray of South Carolina. The exercises were interesting in every detail. The Alabama Penny Savings bank was organized over twenty-two years ago and is justly referred to as the "mother" of financial institutions among the colored people of the United States. It has branches in Montgomery, Anniston and Selma. The bulk of business done by these institutions in 1912 amounted to $497,202.41. Dr. W. R. Pettiford, founder and president of the Alabama Penny Savings bank, declares that the institution will make a special effort to get members of the race to realize the necessity of saving more of their earnings and thereby become strong financially. He regards the dedication of this new building and the successful career embodied therein as a sign of financial freedom toward which the race is fast approaching. The new building has been erected at a cost of $00,000 and is a six story, steel re-enforced structure in the heart of the business section. It is a distinct note in the mechanical and business circles among colored people and was designed by colored architects and erected by colored contractors. Its exterior is imposing and beautiful, and the interior is of the best and most approved material in bank and office fixtures. Dr. Pettiford, president, and Mr. B. H. Hudson, cashier, both declare that the Alabama Penny Savings bank and its branches are offering an opportunity to the race to answer so far as it relates to its commercial development. Has the Negro manifested in the past fifty years of freedom sufficient evidence of his capability to become a recognized factor in the commercial and financial arena? The success of the Penny Saving bank, like the progress of the race, according to Dr. Pettiford, will be increased as the race learns to direct its trade and patronage in channels that will yield the best results. The opening of this new building, with first class offices for the business and professional men of Birmingham, speaks volumes for the business ability of the financial leaders of the Birmingham district and for the possibilities of the colored people in this community. Thoughtful and influential leaders in large numbers from various portions of the state joined the Birmingham people in the celebration. No Fear About Interracial Marriage. No one need be unduly alarmed over Congressman Roddenbery's scheme to put a stop to intermarriage between white and colored persons. The white people of the United States know well enough that there were no mulattoes in the cargo of African Negroes which landed at Jamestown, Va., in 1619. They also know that the colored people in this country would be pure bloods to this day if there had been no outside racial interference. However, the Bible is our highest authority on the question of marriage. It says marriage is honorable among all men. This is a generic term which we interpret to mean mankind or the human family. Dunbar Comedy Club Gives Drama. The Dunbar Comedy club gave an interesting musical drama entitled "At Shady Beach" on Monday evening, Jan. 9, in Odd Fellows' hall, north side, Pittsburgh. The club is growing in public favor, and its entertainments are always well arranged. 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, Sixty-eighth and Seventy-fifth. | . | | | | | | | | a lt fy fe PP Py Detective Pag | | aac ere pecs Mo es i he es percent eee —t= Z = - MINNEAPOLIS eee ‘But God commendeth His Love to- ward us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.—Romans 3:8, For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lerd—Romans 6: 23.—Selected by B. W. Gilles. We beg that the public will not send aetes-cmer the phone. We must have your egy to-avold mistakes. If your mattergs nef*Werth writing, it is not worth insertion. Our enemies advertise us, Our friends support us, Everybody helps us. Quarterly Meeting at St. James A. ‘M. E. church Sunday, Jan. 12, 1913. Presiding Elder Jackson, will preach morning and evenig. Rev. H. P. Jones will preach at 3 P. M. AN APOLOGY. ‘We regret that the names of Mrs. Mae Glenn and Mrs. F. Celestine were omitted in the Emancipation Exer- elses, also that they did not appear in the daily press. The Star is proud of our local singers and never falls to give credit In succeeding issues when omissions are made. Mrs. Ida Sellars requests that all persons, having tickets for the Chir- ity Dance of Dec. 25, will report to her, that she may make a public state- ment of proceeds in next issue, Mr. D. W. Raynor, the undertaker, resides at 3123 18th Ave. Phones N. ‘W. South 4596, Tri State No. 304. OLD CITIZEN CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY. Christmas Anniversary. Mr, Charles Turner, 1719 4th Ave. So., one of the oldest and respected citizens of this city celebrated his ‘76th birthday at his residence on Christmas Day. Those present were ‘Mrs. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. John Me: Coy, Mrs. Eliza Freeman, Mrs. Jane Foster, Mr. Jordan M. Morris. Mr. ‘Turner received several presents and ‘@ Christmas dinner was served. Mr. Turner and wife are from Augusta, Ga. He is a retired railroad porter, ‘and holds several valuable real estate holdings, to which he gives his atten- tion. He is a member of the Presby- terlan Church and has lived in this city 25 years. He is also an active Mason, member of Anchor Hilyerd Lodge, North Star Consistory, and Fezzan Temple. Mr. Turner is a grand old gentleman and the Star and friends wishes Mr. and Mrs. Turner many more years of happiness. The Police shake up, and Rev King’s Old Folks Home exposure will be specialized In next issue. The people want the facts, and we are go: ing to deliver the goods—and your money's worth. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. Mr. J. H, Donaldson, employed on the Omaha diner, was taken tothe Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Clare, ‘Wis., on Jan. 2, suffering with typhoid pneumonia, Mrs, Will M, Smith and ‘Miss Essie Mason visited him last Sunday. His condition is serious. Mr, William Garrett, the well known tailor, now in business in Win- nipeg, Man., visited his friends in the Twin Cities this week, and attended the Progressive Club Promenade. Mr. Garrett is in fine health and is doing well as a merchant tallor. ‘The Mothers’ Effort Club, Mrs, Lulu Cratic, Pres., met last Friday at the residence of Mrs. Ida Sellars, 2416 Riverside Ave. The meeting was well attended and Mrs. Sellars was as usual an admirable hostess. This Club {s doing much for moral uplitt, and 1s composed of many of the best women of our city. Miss Eva Walker is in Chicago, at the bedside of her brother, Mr. Henry Walker, who is very ill and not ex pected to recover. ‘The Star Is Still Shining. Mr, Chas, Mason, 2803 10th Ave. So. 1s sick at his residence, but feeling much better. Mr. Mason has been confined home for a long time. Serg't. J. W. Harper ts improving from his recent Illness. Sergt. John W. Harper is one of the most respected and venerable citizens of our city. He ts a retired soldier, and a member of several fra ternal societies, and the entire com ‘munity heartily wishes his speedy re ‘covery. ‘The most perfect and economical method of operating things is of course with Electrical Energy, the person Is unwise who continues to put off having Electrical Apparatus or devices installed. | Tecan save you money on Bell work, eer Fixtures, Instruments ‘ete, Chas. W. Brown, Electrician 726 Bo, Washington Ave. Nic. 1404.— Ady ‘8ST. ANTHONY LODGE NO. 2877 G. U. 0. of O. F. The elected officers of St. Anthony Lodge were installed on Jan. 2, as follows: Jere. Banham N. G., Owen Uptergrow V. G., J. A. Williams N. F, C. C. Perkins P, N. F, Wm. Jenkins Warden, W. T. Simms Chaplain, James Adams R. 8. N. G., Clarence Perkins L, 8, N. G, R. K. Wallace R. 8. V.G, 8. 8. Miller L. 8, V. G, J. P, Jackson Treas., J. A. Newcomb 1. G,, J. W. Thornton P. N. F., Joseph Alvis Advocate, Noah Stone EB. 8, Osa, A. Lawrence P. 8., J. P. Jackson, Jere Banham and W. R. Morris Trus- tees. RESRY VHAUFPEURS NMOUNORED. ‘Mdme. Sarah Bernhardt, the actress, during her stay in our city, desired the special services of Messrs. Chas. EB. Butler and Samuel J. Whittaker, the experienced Negro chauffeurs of the Pence Auto Co. They drove “The Divine Sarah” and her company, to and from her Private car at Midway and it is unnecessary to say that they performed their duties well—because they have made a record in the Twin Cities as the most careful chauffeurs and are entrusted with all celebrities who come to this city. NAT TURNER LODGE NO. 2, K. 0. P. Installation of Officers. ‘The following officers of Nat Turn- er Lodge were installed on Jan. 9th at their Castle Hall. Jacob Collins C. C,, John H. Nichols V. C., Ephraim D. Bludsoe Prelate, John Hill M. E,, Wm. R. Morris M. F., Ralph Watson K. R. 8, Isaac Newton I. G., Charles Curry O. G., Calvan Butler M. W. The reports of the Master of Finance and Keeper of Records and Seals show the Lodge to be in very good standing. NEW OFFICERS ELECTED. Ames Lodge of Elks elected of- ficers at,their meeting on Friday night. Mrs. Silas G. West is convalescent. Mrs, Edw, Hammond of Clinton Ave, in enjoying good health, al- though it has been reported that she was ll, She desires to thank friends for the Interest shown on hearing of her supposed illness. Mrs, Bertha White, 636 7th Ave. No. 1s seriously {ll at her residence. Mrs. Inglehardt of Bryant Ave., Is Tecovering from a serious attack of acute bronchitis. Mrs. J. H. Johnson, 2704 27% St. ‘80, is Improving after a paralytic stroke. Dr. Brown was called in to take charge of her case succeeding a white physician, and he “made good.” | Mr, Will M. Smith, foreman in P. 0. Dept. 1s rapidly recovering from selatic rheumatism. Mrs, Emmanuel Tyler, 265 8th Ave. No., is convalescent. ~ Miss Eva Hall is Manicuring at Mc ows and meeting with success. ‘The Annual Promenade of the Pro- gressive Club was held on Monday night and it was a grand success. The young ladies were nicely gowned, and the members were in evening dress. ‘The attendance was good. The Young Mens’ Progressive Club has secured rooms in the Labor Temple. Lieut. Chas. Hamilton has been asked to’resign from the Police Dep't. Mr. Charles Welborn has been ap- pointed as detective by Mayor Nye. ‘The Imperials gave the most select dance of the Holldays at Masonic Hall, and it was the social event of the younger set. About 25 couples were present, yet Mr. Geo. Hall was too modest to give the affair pub- Ueity. Mrs, Hester Keeyes, 1311 Washing- ton Ave. So., 1s in Columbus, O., where she attended the funeral of her niece, Mrs, Kate Foley, who visited here several times, and was well known in social circles. Mrs, Jennie E. Watson, one of our highly respected church women and ardent Sunday School workers now resides in Columbus, O., where she Is enjoying good health. Mrs, Watson is a sister of Mr. Geo. Barnett of Oakland Ave. Subscribe for the Star. Mr. Edw. Halfacre has opened a drug store in Chicago on State St. Miss Ethel Woolridge is in Topeka, where she attended the funeral of her brother. We received an unsigned notice that the M. T. C. Art club had assist: ed a needy widow, who has been ill with rheumatism for some time. Please sign notices and mention names—It's necessary. Mr. J. Turner Wall, had a narrow escape in New York on New Year's Eve, when he was nearly run over by an auto on 7th Ave. Mr. Wall said that it was a miracle that he was not Killed. Friends are glad to know that he is well. . ‘The City Federation will meet Fri day afternoon, Jan, 17, at P. M., with Mrs, Lulu Cratie at her residence. ‘Messrs, Mack Brady, Chas. Turner and R. C, Marshall, three old citizens | made their usual New Year's calls or friends, and had their usual good | time. 3 re TWIN CITY STAR : A SPECIAL ST. PAUL _|, vets temo RE oS Es loriata, and we have The Social and Literary Soolety, | ombination, Offer, Fae OS ene tae ee: lyear'e aoc 1 lv : with Mrs. Bert Aden, Bh -Anthbay [oe nscke any. ind Mrs, J. H. Hickman bas been il| "ter eveaitea Seis for several days at the Y. W. G: A.| titra to give you th ee “The Crisis”. Read ¢ There will be a Tag Day in charge ot | it now! the Household of Ruth in interest of Sees Oda Fellows Building. Date announced DOINGS IN NE later. By J. Turne Mrs. David Cotton of Rondo St, is] Dear Mr. Editor convalescent. here, I find the Neg Misses Edna and Ruth Lawrence of| part of the great Met Rondo St., entertained several ladies | its hustle and get th on Wednesday evening. sorry to find my old Dr. John R. White of Rice St, nas| Wheaton out of the Foturned from a trip to California. | called to Norfolk on who has spent many The Mothers’ Club,. Mrs. Mary! leaving Minneapolis, Hatcher Pres., will meet at the Y. W.| membered to all frien: C. A. on Monday afternoon Jan. 13.! he is enjoying the ver Mrs. Wm. Tandy will read a paper. since his visit to the Mrs, Mary Hatcher, has returned| May last, and in Ha from a visit to Des Moines, Ia., where] every direction Neg she attended the Emancipation Cele| where once were of bration. tehan Conn mane 6h Send to the Star your News. | WIFE SLAYER GETS LIFE. | ‘The case of the State against Em. met Morgan, which was tried this week in St. Paul came to an unexpect- ed end Thursday morning when the defendant suddenly changed his plea to guilty of murder in the second de- gree, the Judge and the County At torney agreeing to the change. Apparently Morgan’s _Atorneys were not expecting the change as At- torney Francis was prepared for the argument to the jury. Morgan had declined to take the stand and tell his story and finally arrangements for the plea in the second degree were made, and the Court passed sentence of life imprisonment. Subscribe for the Star. Rev. H. P. Jones of St. James A. M. E. church announced his engage- ment from the pulpit last Sunday to Miss Carrie Monjoy, the wedding to be announced later. Mr. Roy Scott, a junior in the Col- lege of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota was initiated by Mu Chap rer Alphi Phi Alpha on Jan. 4th. All members were present. After refresh ments were served Mr. R. W. Cannon and Mr. J. L. Titus made interesting reports of the National Convention at Columbus and of their splendid trip. Mr. Thomas Alexander and Miss Rosa Stone were married on Christ- mas morning at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Davis, 287 W. 7th St,, St. Paul, by Rev. McDonald. The affair was celebrated by a Christmas dinner. Few friends were present. MARS LODGE ELECTS OFFICERS. The members of Mars Lodge No. 2202, G. U. O. of O. F, elected the fol lowing officers at their last meeting. Rev. H. P. Jones Chaplain, 8. L. Ran- som Advocate, Samuel Hatcher Treas., J. W. Kelley P. 8., Bert Adams E. 8., J. H. Dillingham N. G., Lawrence Ford V.S,, B. R. Durant N. F., J. W. Bridges P. N. F., F. D, Parker Auditor, Chas. Brown Trustee. Mrs. Julia Hinson arrived safely in eBloit, Tenn., where she was called because of the serious illness of her father, who is not expected to live. Somebody put up an awful deal on “Poor John” Dillingham, but John sees a way to get his money back, oF he would have put him in Stillwater. We still hold the St. Paul Patri archie for $2.50 for advertisement with two years’ interest. The B. L. C. gave an entertainment during Holidays at Deitch’s Hall. A large number of Minneapolitans at tended, the affair was managed yj Mrs. Dr. Turner. The B. L. C. is the female branch of the T. 8. T. C. and the name still remains a secret. The Annual Roll Call of Pilgrim Baptist Church will be held on Jan 15th. All are invited to attend. Mr J. W. Cleary and Mr. M. A. Bolling were elected Trustees at last meet ing. - Miss Hattie Hobbs, maid at Field Shlicks Dept. Store is on the sick st. Mrs. Anna Robinson died at het home on Rondo St. Jan. 6. She leaves @ husband and daughter to mourn her loss. Miss Ollie Ward left Jan. 5th fot Fon du Lac, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Cot ton are guests of thelr mother, 269 Rondo 8t. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS Subscribe for the Star. A SPECIAL OFFER. ‘We find that many are:buying the Crisis, and we have made a Special Combination Offer, for $2.00, giving this great Negro Magazine with a year’s subscription. It is our first at tempt to make any contest, and we will never induce our* subscribers to enter so-called Prize contests but we intend to give you the best there is “The Crisis”. Read our offer and Dc it now! DOINGS IN NEW YORK. By J. Turner Wall, Dear Mr. Editor:—On arriving here, I find the Negro @ very large part of the great Metropolis, in all of its hustle and get there, I was very sorry to find my old friend J. Frank Wheaton out of the City, but he was called to Norfolk on important busl- ness, and will return soon. Dr. Brooks who has spent many years here since leaving Minneapolis, wishes to be re membered to all friends, and says that he is enjoying the very best of health since his visit to the Twin Cities in May last, and in Harlem I find in every direction Negro enterprises where once were of the opposite races. I am sorry to say that I find that” Jack Johnson's troubles have caused @ great set back to the Race in so many ways. I find that many of the theatres where colored acts in Vaudeville are accustomed to play- ing, have canceled their work saying that on account of the feeling dis- played by the audience against the Race, they are compelled to cancel them, and a great many of the domes- ties have been annoyed in the same manner, but the Negroes are buying homes and investing thelr money in good securities just the same. I have been royally entertained since I have been here, but nothing can turn my attention from dear Old Minneapolis. I wish to extend through your paper a Happy New Year to all of my friends. | COPY MUST REACH US BY WEDNESDAY. Many notes were received thi week too late for Insertion. You must pay for use of these columns, If you send your news later than Wed: nesday. The distribution of proceeds under expense by the Star. After $6.50 was pald out for expenses the balance of the $14.75 taken in the silver offering was divided equally among the four colored churches rep Tesented—The Weekly Visitor. We publish the forgoing statement to prove that our statement of last ‘week was correct. Why should Rev ‘Withers want $25.00 when he had col lected $12.62? The Twin City Stat forced a show down and we are de lighted with the praise of our last Is sue. ‘The amount collected over expense: should have been turned over to the Associated Charities or one of out Charity Clubs. SUNDAY FORUM. | The newly elected officers were in- stalled at last meeting, and the Prest: dent, John S, Wright, made one of his inspiring addresses. He promised to do all in his power to revive the old time interest in the Forum and asked the support of the members. Several committees were appointed and every one promised to ald in this good work. Ex. Pres, Bullock made a re port of his administration, and re- luctantly gave up the chair—and he deserves the good will and sympathy of all for his many attempts to do things, although he was not altogether successful. Pres, Wright has served the Forum before with a good record, and all are invited to assfst in the making of a body worthy of its name. ‘The following persons were named on Committees: Social, Miss Sadie Mar. shall; Publicity, C. 8. Smith, Mrs. M. ©. Cannon; Editor Osa. A. Lawrence; Public Affairs P. F. Hale; Programe, Geo. W. Hall. Miss Ida Grey acted as Secy. Have your quotations at next meeting. More local talent will be on the programs. Special Lecture Courses will not be featured, and this administration will insure a profitable afternoon to those who attend. |_FOR RENT.—New 5 room house, entirely modern, on Snelling Ave. $15.00 per month. See McDew, 610 Sykes Block. Phone Nic. 621. 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 582 Aldrich Ave. N. NN. W. Nic. 1584, T. 8, Center 718. WILLIAM H. H. FRANKLIN, Attorney and Counsellor at Law. 1020 Metropolitan Life Bldg. Notary Public. Minneapolis, Minn. ite THE SPIRELLA CORSET. Cora E, Anderson, Corsetier. . W, Dale 1945—365 Aurora Ave. ‘St. Paul. Everything for Women’s Wear—Popular Prices CmMnan The Very Latest Ideas in all that pertains to Women's Wear. METROPOLITAN DRUG STORE | OUR GOODS ARE RIGHT OUR PRICE'S ARE RIGHT R ATES WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS CORNER THIRD ST. AND SECOND AVE. SO. DICKERSON CAFE We want to prove to you by actual personal test how much better than you'd ever belleve If you didn’t try the features which distinguish this cafe from all others. The difference between “good enough” and the “Best” Is the diffrence between ordinary service and ours, Our new Chinese chef It attracting a good deal of attention as well as favorable mention. 208 Hennepin Avenue MINNEAPOLIS, MINN THE MODEL CORNER-—THIRD AND NICOLLET THE MODEL CLOTHING HOUSE J. L. LYNCH, President. GEORGE E. CRIST, Vice President. L. DICKINSON, Secretary. J. F. NICHOLSON, Treasurer. ‘A. M. NORDSTROM, Director. BES BE UP-TO-DATE se CB | BROTHERS BER) | ERS i s RS = — ZEN LK ens Years ago, New York butter and Se a as r Ohio, Wisconsin and Missouri Beer, Gooey mw were known to be the best, and swell : a 4 crn aT S pe — had them on their i i ~ No one wants New York butter am ) | _ now, because Minnesota Is the best, Sse 7 a but some people stick to the old idea ‘ on beer, Foreign Beer Experts Say that Golden Grain Belt is the nearest like the imported, of any in ‘America. 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Perfect publication of any security journal. Peruvus, $3 n year; four months, £L. Sold by all newdealers. FIRST AID TO INJURED. Practical Work of Dr. A. M. Curtis For the Colored Youth; For the Colored Youth. Dr. A. M. Curtis, one of the race's foremost surgeons and former surgeon in chief of Freedmen's hospital, in Washington, is winning new laurels as an instructor on timely medical topics through his course of lectures on "First Aid to the Injured," given twice a week at the Y. M. C. A. during the winter season of 1912-13. The commodious gymnasium and its fine athletic appointments are utilized by Dr. Curtis for practical demonstrations in the art of administering first aid to the victims of accidents or sudden illness, and a large number of bright young men have registered in the classes for the systematic instruction that is being offered. Each lecture is attended by prominent medical experts and officers from the Central Y. M. C. A., who evince a deep interest in the important work that Dr. Curtin is doing. At the conclusion of the first term an examination will be held to test the knowledge of the matriculants, and a diploma is to be issued in due form to those who graduate. Experience in administering first aid to the injured is the great need of modern life. It is of especial value to those who take part in athletics, to persons who travel by land or sea and to the ordinary citizen who goes in and out among us on the city streets. In forming these classes Dr. Curtis is doing much to extend the Y. M. C. A.'s scope of usefulness to the colored youth of the nation's capital. DR. M. F. SYDES A BENEDICT. Popular Baltimore Pastor Marries Miss Blanche Hill In Zanesville. Zanesville, O.—Miss Blanche E. Hill and the Rev. Dr. Marlon F. Sydes, pastor of Waters African Methodist Episcopal church, Baltimore, were married at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Washington Hill, 442 W. Main street, Zanesville, O., Wednesday, Dec. 25. Owing to a recent death in the bride's family, the wedding was a quiet one. Bishop Joshua H. Jones officiated. Dr. and Mrs. Sydes were tendered a reception by the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Seaton, at 1013 T street, Washington, on the evening of Dec. 26. The following evening the newly P. R. BEV. DR. MARION F. SYDES. wedded couple were the guests of honor at a reception at Waters church, Baltimore. The reception was largely attended, many of the prominent residents being in the throng. Among the many presents was a handsome token from the Baltimore A. M. E. ministers' meeting. The bride is a native of Zanesville and became acquainted with Dr. Sydes during his pastorate in Ohio. She was educated in the public schools of Zanesville and Wilberforce university. For the past five years she has been a teacher in the Baltimore public schools. The groom was also educated at Wilberforce and has pastored in various sections of the country. Dr. Sydes has been a widower for some time. His only daughter, Miss Ruth M. Sydes, is a teacher in the Norfolk (Va.) Mission college. Dr. and Mrs. Sydes will be at home at 427 Alsquith street, Baltimore, after Jan. 1. President Thompson Wanta Results. In order to secure an accurate list of papers published by members of the race as speedily as possible, President R. W. Thompson of the National Negro Press association has suggested that each member of the executive committee secure a list of such papers published in the state which he represents and forward the same to the president at 908 S street, northwest, Washington. This is a wise suggestion and shows that the president is alive to the interest of the organization. The chairman of the executive committee and the corresponding secretary of the association are in need of such information, as they are constantly receiving requests for information concerning papers published by colored Americans. Atlanta Behind in Y. M. C. A. Work. The leaders in the work of the Atlanta (Ga.) branch of the Young Men's Christian association are making an energetic effort to collect the remainder of $40,741 of the $52,000 subscribed for the new building nearly two years ago. All subscribers are urged to pay up as soon as possible in order to have the work completed early in 1913. TWIN CITY STAR A REAL NEWS A newspaper isn't chronicler of events. ity. It comes into y as a member of you What sort of a pe to have visit you? He ought to be he no hypocrite, and a a real interest in y a hand if you need ness and good hun qualities, and a w AMES LODGE OF ELKS WILL GIVE THEIR Grand Ball Friday January 17, 1913 at their New Hall 322 NICOLLET AVE. MINNEAPOLIS McCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA GOOD MUSIC—REFRESHMENTS. Admission 35 Cents LADIES... ... ... ... 25 CENTS DANCING TILL 2 A. M. NEGROES OF THE TWIN CITIES GIVEN LESS CONSIDERATION THAN ANY OTHER BACE. We have over Ten Thousand (10,000) Negroes in the Twin Cities, and about five thousand, (5,000) in Minneapolis alone, who are spending over fifteen thousand ($15,200.00) Dollars per week, which amount is almost absolutely cash, and every other nationality in the Twin Cities is employed in clerical positions in all the stores where the Negro spends this large amount of money. Now, the time has come when we are awaking to the fact that we must do something, and what we do must be for the benefit, in some manner of the Negro who is striving honestly to make a mark for the race. Even some of the large stores, which I will not mention at this writing, absolutely refuse to place an advertisement in the Negro Newspapers, which, if they did, would show that they wanted the Negro trade and appreciated same; some go to the extent of shamming that they do not advertise in weekly papers. Why should they advertise in a white Weekly Paper when they are giving all the considerations to the other races, and they advertise in the White Dallies, and employ, as I before stated, every other nationality, in clerical positions except the Negro; although there are concerns, namely, L. S. Donaldson, Root & Hageman, Boutell Bros., and a few others, who always show their appreciation for what the Negro spends yearly with them by advertising in Negro newspapers. And from now on we hope that every Negro who spends a Dollar in the Twin Cities, will try to make it a point to spend it with some one who is willing to advertise in some Negro Newspapers, whether it be, "The Twin City Star," "The Weekly Visitor" or "The Appeal." It is very essential that we maintain our Negro Journals, as we have no other way of conveying certain news that pertains absolutely to the advancement of the Negro Ace than through our newspapers and magazines. For instance, when we wish to mention the great men of our race, such as Dr. Booker T. Washington, Prof. W. E. B. Du Bois, and many others, to lay before our people as examples to encourage us in our walks of life, with many other very important things, make it absolutely necessary for us to have Negro Newspapers; and when we consider that many of the very largest concerns with whom we spend thousands of dollars a year refuse to advertise in some Negro Paper, and also do not employ any of our race in clerical positions, goes without saying that they do not appreciate the Negro's trade. 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. A REMINDER. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. 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. What sort of a person d? you like to have visit you? He ought to be honest, courageous, no hypocrite, and a gentleman, with a real interest in you, ready to lend a hand if you need help. Cheerfulness and good humor are excellent qualities, and a wide range of interests. What do you find in The Star? It has opinions, of course, and it speaks them out freely. They are its own and they are not influenced by outside interests. The square deal is its platform. In handling news it observes the decencies and amenities of life. It never wantonly brings shame or sorrow to any home. Its advertisements are clean. If the Twina City Star does not bring you something of interest in any particular issue, it has failed by so much that week. It takes of its hat and apologizes for having bored you as a visitor. But it trusts this doesn't often happen. Not often, does it? "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 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-ruffians of the North as well as the hell-hounds of the South. Verly—"More sharper than a serpents' tooth is an ungrateful child. 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. 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 condeming States' Rights, and the revival of the Civil Rights Bill, which the Republicans never passed. The Republican Party was a ship—but she is a wreck now. Plums or Crumbs? that is the question forthe Wilson Black Cabinet. The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. BEAUTY AND FAITH. One of the noblest words in the English language is "faith"—not the faith of the makers of creeds nor the signers of creeds, but a bigger faith by far than this; not faith in a pope nor a priest nor a preacher; not faith in a book nor a church nor a man, but faith in the infinite God and in the utter reasonableness of the universe; a faith that can face the contradictions of life, its injustices, its tyrannies, its vices arrayed in purple and its virtues clothed in rags—and still believe that God is good; the sort of faith that, looking back over years of blasted hopes, can still face the future bravely and with a dauntless spirit.—Rev. Robert Goldsmith. 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 conditions of servitude. Influence of the Tuskegee Institute. The number of students enrolled at the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute for the school year of 1912-13 has reached the high water mark of 1,050. Forty separate trades and industries are taught, and the influence which the school exerts upon the community is of the most helpful kind International Committee, Y. M. C. A. The thirty-fifth annual dinner of the international committee of the Young Men's Christian association was held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York recently and was largely attended. Chairman Alfred E. Marling presided. Among the speakers were J. E. Moorland, Charles R. Towson, Dr. George J. Fisher, Frederick B. Smith, John F. Moore, E. T. Colton, E. M. Robinson, Charles D. Hurrey and A. E. Roberts. 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. 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 Tables, also the latest Negro periodicals. 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. 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. Mr. Chas. Sumner Smith, Editor Twin City Star. My Dear Sir:—Have the kindness please to make the correction herein noted: In your issue of the 4th inst., referring to the engagement of Rev. Henry P. Jones and Miss C. B. Monjoy you state that the wedding is to take place this month—it should state that the date of the wedding is to be announced later. Since embarrassment might be occasioned to us if this report were circulated and not borne out by subsequent developments—you will confer a great favor upon both Miss Monjoy and myself by giving publicity to the correction. Thanking you in advance for your favor, I am, Yours with respect, Henry P. Jones. We beg that those who are indebted to us, send us their subscription by P. O. Order. THE DIGNITY OF LABOR. The Negro, who is ashamed to labor with pick and shovel is generally identified with the loafing and criminal class—the destructive element of the race. Subscribe to the Star. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCURCH 5th Ave. So. and 27th St. Minn. Rev A. H. Leatid, Rector. Service at 8 o'clock P .M. All are invited. Come. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 220 St. between 9th and 16th Aves. Services 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 services at 11 a. m. 8 p. m. Sunday School at 1 p. m. Rev. E. R. Edwards, Pastor. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH, 1200 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. Winners, Pastor. The People's Christian Mission, Rev. G. W. Mitchell 1204 Washington Ave. So. 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 welcome. A. B. Funeral Director Res. 3123 18 Ave. So. Phones: N- W. South 4596 T. S. North 304 D. W. RAYNOR. N. W. Pace HC. 4059 Specialized 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. 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Vol. 3 Saturday, Jan. 11, 1913 No. 19 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 Nl c. 2188. Geo. B. Kelley Duluth, Minn. "Head of the Lakes" Representative. Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS 1.85 $ MONTHS $.75 CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTION $2.50. Special rates furnished on application Subscribers are earnestly request ed to report to the office any irregularities in the delivery of their paper; also any change of address. Subscribers wishing the 'Twin City Star" discontinued at the expiration of their subscriptions should notify us to that effect; otherwise we shall consider it their wish to have it continued. Order for discontinuance must be accompanied by payment of all arrears. All personal advertisements in the local columns must be paid for in advance. All public comment inserted only over the author's signature Foreign 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. LOW' AND HIGH. That low man seeks a little thing to do, Sees it and does it; This high man, with a great thing to pursue, Dles ere he knows it. That low man goes on adding one to one, His hundred's soon hit; This high man, alming at a million, Misses an unit. That has the world here, should he need the next, Let the world mind him! This throws himself on God, and unperplexed Seeking shall find him. —Robert Browning. COLORED NEWSPAPERS AND OTHER ENTERPRIZES. There is one thing that our people as a race should know, and the sooner they know, the better the race. It is very essential that business enterprises that are already established should be supported, and others established. It should not be necessary for me to tell you why. If you read the colored papers you already know, remarkk a writer in an exchange. It is my purpose in this short article to tell you a few reasons why you should pay your colored newspaper bills and bid them Godspeed. First, colored papers have in common an interest in you, in every phase of race progress. Your success in church, school, business, society and politics, is also the new paper's success. When you, as an enterprising man or woman, aspiring boy or girl, refuse to support your own paper, you strike yourself and race a great blow. Your boys and girls are coming out of school every year by the hundreds. Unlike boys and girls of other races, there is no job awaiting them. And if they try to make one for themselves and others in the newspaper and others in the newspaper and newspaper business, would you be cruel enough to thwart their efforts by refusing to pay an honest bill for a year's subscription or a sack of flour? You must patronize your colored merchants and newspapers, or forever make a beggar out of your race. You say, perhaps, the newspapers is not a good one. Why not? Don't you think it is because you withhold your financial support?—The Seattle Searchlight. "The most virtuous creature in the United States of America is a virtuous Negro woman. Her resisting and enduring powers are of the highest order. In this she is a prototype and phrophyce of what her race is to be, if it will overcome. Her character is often assailed in fact, and her reputation more often assailed in slander. Prof. Pickens. Equal and exact justice to all citizens of whatever nationality, race, color, or persuasion. A free ballot and a fair count. Grover Cleveland. THE TRUTH. There is today a tendency among colored people and among their earnest friends to tell the half-truth concerning the situation of the colored people and to condemn those who seek to tell the whole truth. But where is the harm? many think. If we tell the good things, will not the good things multiply and the hateful things die? No. It is a dangerous thing to daily with the truth. Some of the greatest catastrophes in history have come because the mass of men have been deceived and misled as to the truth of conditions by timid, well-meaning persons, who, knowing the awful facts, suppressed them systematically and spread the sweet and gentle lie. There are friends of black folk in this land. There is continual advance in human sympathy. There is an awakening in the white South on the race problem. All that is true. It is also true that the Negro American today faces the crisis of his career; race prejudice is rampant and is successfully overcoming humanitarianism in many lines, and the determination of the dominant South to beat the black man to his knees, to make him a docile ignorant beast of burden, was never stronger than today. This is the truth. Let us tell the truth, unpleasant though it be, and through the truth seek freedom. There is no other way.—The Crisis. THE TRUTH WELL TOLD. Don't be afraid to speak ill of the dead. No man that has lived should be saved from deserved criticism by the commonplace fact of ceasing to be alive. "I should wish," said the Cardinal de Bernis, "that every regard of politeness be preserved for the living, but that it might be permitted to speak freely one's mind of the dead." Filled as our lives are with daily shams, there is no more absurd and abominable sham about us than the mask of sorrow that we wear to the funeral of a rogue. As a matter of fact, the dead, being safe from physical punishment, should be the more open to such reprobation as their acts may have courted. In a true sense, "the evil that men do lives after them." To condone the faults of the dead is to corrupt the morality of the living—Reginald W. Kauffman, in The Cosmopolitan. In the fierce struggle impending between the ever-increasing multitudes of mankind, survival is only assured to him who can hold his own in mental, moral and mechanical conquest. The advance of universal education is irrisistable; and under the reign of universal education, vocational fitness is indispensable. Unless our brightest and best prepared young, men and women turn their talents to the applide sciences we shall find the race at no distant day the fag end of every class of society. Now if it is true that social efficiency has come to be regarded as the highest aim of education then there can be no difference of opinion as to the fast that "expression is as important to proper education as impression." This is a maxim that no modern educator will dispute and social efficiency requires one to be able to act as well as to think; to execute as well as to plan; to do as well as to dream; to demonstrate as well as to theorize; to actualize as well as to contrive. In both phases of this double development brains constitute an essential factor—Prof. W. A. Joiner, in the Sodalian. RACIAL PURITY. There is no racial purity in America, and the white race is responsible for every source of amalgamation, which is the problem of the prejudiced American, and not of the races. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 1 John 4:10. Be not deceived, God is not mocked, for what-soever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Galations 6:7.—Selected 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-enforced building. Dr. W. R. Pettiford is president of the bank in Birmingham, which maintains branches in Montgomery, Selma and Anniston. TWIN CITY STAR "Permit me to thank you for the timely editorial paragraph about the elimination of Negroes from the United States army and also to suggest to the promoters of the agitation a careful reading of the speech delivered by Mr. Charles Francis Adams in the house of representatives at Washington on May 31, 1860, in which he dealt with the difficulty the ranking officers of the army are now alleged to be seriously considering. "As Negroes may we be permitted to register a protest against the proposal to muster Negro regiments out of the army and to say that we feel that we have as much right to go to the defense of the country when its honor is assailed or its flag insulted as any white man in America, that we are just as patricio and loyal and that we have proved it in every war of the republic and on more than a hundred battlefields? The army and navy of the 'most civilized and most Christian nation' are the last establishments where the caste and color prejudice should be propagated. "General Jackson at New Orleans found Negro regiments very helpful at a critical moment. Commodore Perry spoke highly of the bravery and good conduct of the Negroes who formed a considerable part of his crew at the battle of Lake Erie. Edward Everett in his great speech at the unveiling of the statue of General Joseph Warren in June, 1857, mentioned by name the black soldier, Peter Salem, who had signalized himself at the battle of Bunker Hill, where Negro soldiers stood side by side with their white brethren in defense of flag and country. "It was Salem who, when Major Pitcairn of the British marines mounted a redoubt jubilantly exclaiming, The day is ours!" laid the English commander low by a well aimed shot from his musket, and thus turned the tide of battle in favor of the colonial army. "There are many other instances that might be cited of the patriotism of Negro soldiers. Certainly the great body of white Americans are not ingrates. History sometimes has a way of repeating itself, and in this case the repetition may come sooner than some of us anticipate." FARMERS AND WORKERS' CONFERENCE AT TUSKEGEE Twenty-second Annual Meeting Scheduled For Third Week in January. Arrangements have been completed for holding the twenty-second annual meeting of the Tuskegee colored farmers' conference at the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute on Wednesday, Jan. 22. This meeting will be followed on Thursday, the 23d, by what is generally known as the "workers' conference," which brings together the leaders of the race in various lines of business for mutual interchange of ideas. Farmers, teachers, ministers and others engaged in some definite work for the uplift of the masses are members of the conference. The department of agriculture in Washington, influenced largely by the great work of the late Dr. Knapp, has employed a goodly number of colored demonstration agents, who devote their entire time to teaching farmers. Thomas M. Campbell, district agent, bureau of plant industry farmers' co-operative demonstration work, whose services extend over Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, has recently finished a tour of Mississippi, in which state he held farmers' conferences. Leading farmers who attended those conferences have written letters highly indorsing the work. As an illustration of the growth and intelligence of colored farmers and the part they play in the advancement of the south it should be borne in mind that they have organized hundreds of farmers' conferences and several state agricultural fairs. Annual farmers' conferences are held at Tuskegee institute, Tuskegee, Ala.; Hampton institute, Hampton, Va.; the Georgia State Industrial college, Savannah, Ga.; Lake college, Jackson, Tenn.; the Agricultural and Mechanical college at Greensboro, N. C., and the Utica Normal and Industrial institute, Utica, Miss. The influence of these schools and conferences, coupled with the good work of the Negro demonstration agents, has not only increased the yield of the Negro farmer, but it has developed his desire and capacity to become a manufacturer of raw material. New Officers For Household of Ruth. The newly elected officers of Household of Ruth, No. 1784, Pittsburgh, for 1913 are: Mrs. Pearl Williams, M. N. G.; Mrs. Gertrude Helf, P. N. G.; Mrs. G. Hardy, R. N. G.; Mrs. Ivory Taylor, Mrs. B. E. Crankleton and Mrs. J. R. Claxton. The trustees are Mrs. Cora Hill, Mrs. Emma Johnson and Mr. Edward Taylor. The first meeting of the organization for the new year was held on Wednesday evening, Jan. 8. Needs of the St. Paul Industrial School. The St. Paul Normal and Industrial school, Lawrenceville, Va., through its principal, the Rev. James S. Russell, is making an effort to raise as speedily as possible $50,000, the sum needed to run the school for 1913. Mr. Charles E. May, Lawrenceville, Va., is treasurer of the institution DONALDSONS GLASS BLOCK THE MARKETING CENTER to take advantage of the many conveniences including POST OFFICE REST ROOMS TELEPHONE'S CHECKING ROOM BUREAU OF INFORMATION ETC. ETC. ETC. 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. DO YOU WANT TO BE WELL DRESSED? THEN I AM YOUR TAILOR. Let me make your Fall Suit or Overcoat from from my Choicest Stock of Latest Patterns. Perfect Fit. 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