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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Defective Page VOL. 3 Single Copies 5 Cents ter the public service, and in this instance he feels proud that our optimism regarding Dr. Turner, that he would make good, has been verified. Dr. Turner has the exceptional distinction of inspecting in two districts, the Second and Fifth, respectively, of which Drs. Hincken and Roach are supervisors, the only instance of this kind among the sixty inspectors of the city. Within the two districts he has the Thomas Durham school, Sixteenth and Lombard streets, with 1,200 pupils; the James Reynolds school, Twentieth and Jefferson streets, with 700 pupils, and James Pollock school, Fitzwater, below Sixteenth, with 600 pupils. 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 fifth 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, Aniston 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 $80,000 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 Savings 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. WELL PREPARED FOR HIGH POST Public School Medical Inspector Proves Worth. NATIVE OF NORTH CAROLINA Former House Physician In Charge at the Frederick Douglass Hospital Praised by Prominent Men of the Profession—Tactful and Kind In the Performance of Duty. By A. P. CALDWELL. Philadelphia.—When the fifty-five permanent medical inspectors of the public schools of this city were appointed by Dr. Joseph S. Neff, director of public health and charities, in February, 1912, the Philadelphia Courant took the position that the sole Afro-American, Dr. John Patrick Turner, the only successful candidate of the race to pass the required examination, would fill the position with honor and credit. How well Dr. Turner has made good is amply revealed in the work he has accomplished in the district in which he has had charge since his appointment as medical inspector of the Thomas Durham school, Sixteenth and Lombard streets; James Pollock school, Fitzwater street below Sixteenth, and the James Reynolds school, Twentieth DR. JOHN P. TURNER. and Jefferson streets. The work done at these schools gives ample evidence of the commendable ability of this young man. Dr. Turner has done his work well. This fact is testified to by Dr. Walter S. Cornell, director of the medical inspection of public schools, who said: "I am glad to add this word of testimony by way of commendation. Dr. J. P. Turner is efficient in every way and is doing excellent work, and the department is gratified with what he is doing in successfully caring for the work under his charge." Dr. John P. Turner represents the best of our young men practicing the profession of medicine and has been a success. For the appointment as medical inspector of public schools Dr. Turner received the cordial endorsement of prominent white and Afro-American citizens. Dr. Turner is a native of Raleigh, N. C., but took his preliminary training in the public schools of New York and subsequently in the College of the City of New York. He is a graduate in medicine from Shaw university, class of 1906, which same year he came to Philadelphia and became house physician in the Frederick Douglass hospital. Dr. Walter W. Roach, supervisor medical inspection of schools of the Fifth district, in commending the work of Dr. Turner, said: "Dr. Turner is a very efficient inspector. His work is satisfactory both to the teachers and myself. He is tactful and of pleasing appearance. Dr. James McG. Hincken, supervisor medical inspection of schools of the Second district, speaks commendatory of the work of Dr. Turner, as follows: "It is with pleasure that I speak of the high grade of work Dr. Turner as a school medical inspector. He is certainly making good, and I feel that his work and its results are due to his kindly and tactful attitude toward the pupils of the public schools with whom he comes in contact." The editor of the Philadelphia Courant says he is always gratified to bear witness to the work that is being accomplished by our young men who en- RECORD YEAR IN FINANCE. Unfairness of Public Segregation Unattainess of Public Segregation. All attempts at segregation in our public school system should be met with the strongest possible opposition. The same must be done in regard to public conveyances, such as railroads, steamboats, street cars and the like. The false notion of some people that separation of the races breeds friendship and promotes peace is as illogical as damming a river to keep it from overflowing its banks. No class of citizens in a republic like ours should be humiliated by selfish and unjust legislation. Subscribe for the Star. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., FEBRUARY 1, 1913. UNITED EFFORTS OF THE PEOPLE AMBITION OF THE STUDENTS Alabama Institution Receives Loyal Support From Members of Religious Organization Which Enables it to Broaden Sphere of Usefulness—J. W. Oveltrea to Direct Industries. Birmingham, Ala.—The establishment and maintenance of Miles Memorial college, a local institution of learning under the auspices of the Colored Methodist Episcopal church in this state, present the most remarkable example of self help among the colored people of the south perhaps yet on record. The institution has been in existence for several years, but recently it has received a character of support from members of the race in Alabama who are members of the church in this state that has placed it in its equipment and in the character of work on a par with any other institution in the state, with the exception of Tuskagee. For four or five years the ministers and laymen in the various churches have given of their meager earnings on an average about $12,000 per year. But with the increased needs of the work and the demands made upon it by its constantly growing influence this amount will hardly be adequate for all purposes. In keeping with a well acknowledged conception of the needs of education in the south, no colored school is considered able to fully meet the demands made upon it unless it has a well developed manual training or industrial department, giving training to its young people in such callings as they are most likely to follow in the future. Miles Memorial college has just got to the place where it feels that it can with wisdom and justice to all concerned give attention to the development of its industrial plant. The management feels that the people have done so well in developing this institution so far that it will be encouraged in the effort to provide for its young people such industrial training as they undoubtedly need. They have accordingly called in an experienced man to develop the industrial work of the institution. J. W. Oveltree, who has charge of the work, is a Tuskegee graduate. He was for fourteen years at the East Tennessee Normal and Industrial institute, located at Harriman, at which place he did some effective work. Two years' work in Anniston, Ala., as principal of the colored public schools secured for Mr. Oveltrea the best commendation of the authorities and all the local journals, and he is now working manfully to build up in this great Birmingham district such an industrial plant that will be able to train the young people so that they may cope with the larger demands of this highly industrial section. Those who appreciate the situation have given generously of their means, and the management of the institution has always expressed a grateful and sincere acknowledgment of the sacrifices the more thoughtful of the race was making. Encouragement of these people by the friends of education generally will have a twofold effect—that of helping to place within immediate reach of practically 15,000 young people the very kind of education they desire. To meet this situation the trustees decided to call in Mr. Oveltrea, who is regarded as one of the most experienced men available for industrial leadership. Developments thus far since the beginning of the work have proved the wisdom of their choice. The students do not by any means manifest that distaste for work that is so often held up to be the truth. The race itself has got entirely away from that. The girls do sewing, raffa work, basketry, housekeeping, cooking and laundering. Some good results are also seen in the practical and scientific farm work attempted on the twenty acre farm which the school owns. The needs of the institution for the development of an industrial plant sufficient to meet the demands of the people can therefore be very plainly seen. It does appear that one good, well developed school in this district, where our people in such large numbers are depended upon to do practically all the work—work of a character that places Greater Birmingham in the class with the world's greatest industrial centers—will appeal especially to people who would want to do anything for a race of people that is making such a heroic fight for development. Certainly the needs of the work and Mr. Oveltree's ability to develop and maintain it on a high character should command it to every one who for the moment gives thought to the vast amount of work yet to be done for the larger emancipation of the masses. Bishop Leete to Hold Conference. Bishop Leete of the South Florida conference of the Methodist Episcopal church is meeting with satisfactory success in his field. The bishop will hold his next conference at Palatka, Wla., on Jan. 30. Much interest is being manifested in the work among the various churches belonging to the conference. Cause of the Existence of Prejudice. John Stuart Mill said on one occasion that it appeared to him that when prejudices persist obstructly it is the fault of nobody so much as those who make a point of proclaiming them insuperable as an excuse for never joining in an attempt to remove them. Any prejudice whatever will be insurmountable if those who do not share in it themselves truckle to it and flatter it and accept it as a law of nature. RECENT ARMY RECORDS. Now Colored Soldiers Endure Hardships Compared With White Men. The colored soldier endures the hardships of army life with less loss of time from active duty than the white enlisted man, according to the annual report of Surgeon General George H. Torney. The noneffective rate of the colored soldier was 25.88, while that of the white soldier was 38.60, the Porto Rican 29.78 and the Filipino 19.86. The report likewise shows that the white troops required the highest average number of days' treatment for each case of disability. The Porto Rican had the highest rate for admissions to hospitals and for deaths. However, the constantly noneffective rate, which the surgeon general says is the true measure of the loss in efficiency of the army from sickness and injury, was 33.28 per 1,000, the lowest noneffective rate in the history of the army. The deaths from all causes were 848, of which 194 were from disease. The total death rate and that from disease are both the lowest or record except for 1910. The admission rate for alcoholism in the United States for the year 1911 was 20.31, a material improvement over the preceding year, when it was 28.51. It is stated that this rate has shown a steady diminution since 1907 following an equally steady rise for eight years before 1907. The rate for 1911 is the lowest for any year since 1870, except for the years 1898 and 1899, when the rates were approximately 16 and 18 per 1,000. As those were years of war, when such rates are usually lower, they can hardly be taken as a basis of comparison. There were 50,534 recruits examined as compared with 25,138 for the preceding year. Of each 1,000 examined 90.55 were rejected, as compared with 94.62 for 1910. The number of foreign born recruits is less than last year, being 188.04 per 1,000 for 1911, as compared with 145.56 for 1910 and 140.46 for 1909. The most marked decrease in the proportion of recruits was from Germany, Ireland and Canada. The death rate in the United States army was 4.72, as compared with the Russian 4.07, French 3.75, Spanish 3.71, Japanese 3.57, Austro-Hungarian 2.84, British 2.42, Bavarian 2.26 and Prussian 1.78. The rate for total losses was 19.72 per 1,000, as compared with the Bavarian 51.56, Spanish 47.9, Russian 45.8, Prussian 42.88, French 89.09, Japanese 30.51 and English 13.49. The death rate for typhoid was 0.11 per 1,000, as compared with the Spanish 0.82, Russian 0.78, Japanese 0.55, French 0.47, British 0.28, Austro-Hungarian 0.20, Bavarian 0.06 and Prussian 0.08. For malarial fevers the rates for the United States were lower than for the British, Russian and Japanese, but higher than for other countries. The rate for dysentery for our army was higher than that for any other army, except the British. For tuberculosis our rate was lower than that for the Spanish, French and Japanese, but higher than that for the other countries mentioned. Bruce on Heroism of Colored Soldiers. President John Edward Bruce of the Negro Society For Historical Research, Yonkers, N. Y., very aptly calls attention to the fact that in the Massachusetts Historical society several years ago there was exhibited a silk flag bearing the device of a pine tree and a "buck," with the initials "J. H." and "G. W." over a scroll, on which appear the words "The Bucks of America." This relic had been carefully preserved as the flag presented by Governor Hancock to a company of Negro soldiers bearing that name which served with distinction in the Revolutionary war. The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. SMOKE THE RELIABLE 5e SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5e CAREER OF HEAD WORKER AT SHAW LEADER AMONG YOUNG MEN Graduate of Agricultural and Mechanical College Shows Fine Example of Courage and Persistence Despite Close Competition In Chosen Profession—Enjoys Wide Acquaintance. By GEORGE F. KING. Raleigh. N. C.—One of the leading architects in the race and a fitting example of the kind of men produced by the Agricultural and Mechanical College For the Colored Race at Greensboro, N. C., of which Dr. James B. Dudley, the well known educator, is president, the Professor G. E. Edwards, head of the industrial department of Shaw university. He is also a most successful business man. Professor Edwards is one of the leaders of that class of young men that are making the best of their opportunities and by their ability are gaining the recognition and support of the better element of the southern white people in their work. Despite the competition of experienced architects in this section and other parts of the country, Professor Edwards' design for the beautiful $40,000 hospital, known as Leonard hospital, Shaw university, was accepted, and this hospital, which was recently completed, was built under his direction. It is the pride of the graduates of the medical and pharmaceutical departments of Shaw university. Because of the peculiar character of the architecture of the hospital it is one of the most complicated buildings he has had to design. Its heating apparatus, ventilation, silent signal system for calling the nurses and the fine sanitary arrangements throughout the PROFESSOR G. E. EDWARDS. building and every detail of a modern hospital conducive to the speedy recovery of the patients place this hospital among the best in the country. Morehouse hall, one of the best buildings for its purposes in the eastern section of this state, at Waters institute, Winton, N. C., is among the many beautiful structures designed by the quiet but progressive Professor Edwards. All kinds of fine buildings for both races have been designed and constructed by him, and he recently designed a building, in course of construction at Lumberton, N. C., which will add much to the civic pride of the town. But the pride of Raleigh among mercantile activities of the race is the Capehepter-Edwards building, which is a "native ideal" for the race. It is one of the best modern two story brick buildings to be found in the state. It is known as the "Negro business corner," and in it will be found the Raleigh Drug company, a sanitary barber shop, with all the appertuances necessary for a modern shop; a well stocked grocery store, one of the neatest cafes in the city, and on the third floor there is a well kept hall, where the elite society people hold their entertainments. Professor Edwards designed a roof garden for this building, which is the only one of its kind for Afro-Americans in the state. It is well lighted and affords the better element of the race in the city and those visiting here a place for recreation during the warm weather. Being part owner of this building, he has given the race a stimulus. He is part owner in a $25,000 building which he designed and built. No. 22. In fact, he is a substantial factor in every movement for the material ascendancy of the Negro in this section and other parts of the state. Another evidence of the appreciation of the strong character and sterling worth of the graduates of the A. and M. college at Greensboro is the recent appointment by the city council in Raleigh of Professor Edwards as a member of the board of trustees of the new Afro-American cemetery and the appointment by the governor as one of the representatives from the state at the national Negro educational convention that met at St. Paul, Minn., last summer. OUR MUSICAL ACHIEVEMENTS Encouraging Signs of Promise For the Future of the Race In the World of Music—Over Threescore Compositions Written by a Colored Bandmaster. BY JOHN E. BRUCE (GRIT). Everybody who has taken the trouble to investigate the matter knows that one of the most beautiful songs ever written, "Listen to the Mocking Bird," was composed by a wandering Negro street minstrel, George Milburn of Philadelphia, over fifty years ago. It was set to music by a white man, Septimus Winner, who got all the credit for it and whatever financial profit there was in it. Milburn got something like a dozen copies of the song after it was published, and many people told him he was a genius. But Milburn was not the only Negro in Philadelphia who could compose sweet tunes. He was, perhaps, the only one among his brethren in the musical firmament who could not write a musical score. Of those who could give full expression to their ideas as composers of music may be mentioned James Hemmenway, who wrote a sentimental song entitled, "That Rest So Sweet Like Bliss Above," which attained wide popularity in Philadelphia and elsewhere. It was published in Atkinson's Casket, a musical journal, to which he was a contributor in October, 1829. Mr. Hemmenway wrote also "The Philadelphia Grand Entrance March," "Washington Gray's Grand March," "Washington Gray's Bugle Call" and "Hunter and Hop Waltzes," which were published by Willig, and the "Philadelphia Hop Waltz," published by Lee & Walker. Another Philadelphia, A. J. Conner, wrote and dedicated to Miss Matilda Cornish, a popular and prominent young lady of color, a song entitled "My Cherished Hopes, My Fondest Dreams," which was published in the Anglo-African Magazine in January, 1857. He also wrote the "Evergreen Polka," published by Oliver Ditson in Boston, 1859; "American Polka Quadrilles," 1846; "New York Polka Waltz," published by A. Flot in Philadelphia, 1846; "General Taylor's Galop," published by J. G. Osborn, 1846; "Philadelphia Polka Waltz;" "I. O. of O. F. Quadrillie," published by Lee & Walker, 1846; "Chestnut Street Promenade Quadrillie," published by S. T. Gordon, New York, 1850. Robert Murray of Baltimore wrote the "Furioso Galop," published by Boswell & Barlett, and the "Tedesco Polka," published by George Willig. I have not been able to fix the dates of these publications, however. J. W. Postlewaite of St. Louis in 1852 wrote and published the "St. Louis Grays" Quickstep" and the "Dewdrop Schottish" in 1851. They were published by Balmer & Weber, St. Louis. The famous Negro bandmaster of Philadelphia and leader of Frank Johnson's band, the only organization of its kind (of which we have any knowledge) to tour Europe in a series of band concerts and which was commanded to play before Queen Victoria, was the author of more than treescore musical compositions—dirges, marches, quadrilles, cotillions, polaks, patriotic songs, quickstops, etc. "The Victoria Galop." in honor of the queen of England, and "General Cadwallader's March." gained considerable popularity in their day. Both were published by Willig at Philadelphia, as were most of his other productions. The Society For Historical Research has quite an extensive list of these early Negro musical composers. That the Negro is highly musical is attested by the many creditable evidences of his genius as a composer which have been handed down to us by a past generation. These are hopeful signs of promise for the future of the Negro in music and should furnish inspiration to the rising generation. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. 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. Rev. E. W. Gilles conducted a Bible and MissionaryTraining school at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson 526 7th Ave. No., each Friday at 8 P. M. All are welcome. Our enemies advertise us, Our friends support us, Everybody helps us. SUNDAY FORUM. St. Peters Church; 3:30 P. M. Instrumental Solo. Mrs. Odesa R. Richie Vocol Solo.....Mr. Daniel Raynor "Paper" for Discussion "Woman Suffrage and its relation to the Race," by Att'y. W. R. Morris. 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. MATINEE—BAZAAR. The Ladies of the City Federation will give their first Annual Matinee Bazaar on Thursday, Mar. 6th, afternoon and evening, at the Masonic Hall, 24th St. and 5th Ave. S. Everybody is cordially invited. The proceeds will be given to the Attucks Home. Come and help a worthy cause as well as have "a good time." Good music. Admission free. "The City Federation": Mrs. I. E. Gibbs, pres., Mrs. MacGlenn, sec. "The Ione Gibbs Club": Mrs. Ida Sellars, pres., Mrs. Helen Jackson, sec. "The M. I. C. Art Club": Mrs. Sadie Sample, pres., Mrs. Sara Robinson, sec. "The Dorcas Society": Mrs. O. Rice, pres., Mrs. Minnie Wright, sec. "The Mother's Effort Club": Mrs. Lulu Cratie, pres., Mrs. Mamie Sexton, sec., Mrs. Mae Glenn, honorary pres., are in charge of this entertainment, and will spare no pains to make it a grand success. Remember March 6th. The Mid-Winter meeting of the State Federation will be held Friday afternoon and evening at Bethesda Baptist church, Mrs. Sellers has arranged an excellent program. Gentlemen are especially invited to attend this meeting—to encourage the women in club work. The proceeds of Charity Entertainment as reported by Mrs. Sellers, are as follows: Receipts $46.10, expenses $28.60, proceeds $17.50, which has been donated to Attucks Home $5.00, Mrs. Lizzie Battles $5.50, Mrs. Catherine Copes $5.00, Mother Campbell $2.00. All reports have not been received from tickets. The committee thanks the public for its support. The Ione Gibbs Club met at the residence of Mrs. Blackwell, 714 6th Ave. No., and 4 new members were enrolled. Mrs. Sellers, the president, is much encouraged at the bright outlook for the future of this club. Mr. Frank Peoples, the contractor, left Jan. 24 for Carrolton, Okla., to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Anna Barnett. He will return home this week, stopping at Omaha on business. A musical will be given at St. James A. M. E. church on Feb. 6th. Madam W. K. Bowie will render several vocal and instrumental selections. Other local talent will appear. An interesting program has been arranged. Mr. Louis Perry died at the City Hospital. His body is in charge of undertaker Raynon, who is waiting to hear from his relatives for burial. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Foster have moved to 2350 Walnut St., Chicago. The Big Three, "Ed." Pitkin, "Pat" Southall and "Bobby" Glenn, will give a Prize Masquerade and Fancy Dress Dance at Arcade Hall, 1311 Washington Ave. So., on Feb. 6th. First and second prizes to the best masked and dressed person. We have discontinued the combination offer "The Star and The Crisis." Many neglected to take advantage of this great opportunity to secure a local publication and the best Negro magazine. Mr. Geo. W. Holbert is improving rap- idly. THE AUTUMN LEAF DANCING CLASS. will give a Prize Masquerade on Feb. 3rd at the Auditorium Annex. Mrs. McCullough invites all patrons. Cards have been issued. Two Negro Defectives Appointed. James D. Hardin, a former patrolman, and Charles Welborn both Negroes were appointed by Mayor Nye as plain clothes men of the Police Dept. on Jan. 30. They will be detailed to look out for cases among their own people. Lt. Chas. Hamilton has resigned. ST. ANTHONY LODGE AND HOUSE HOLD OF RUTH MEET IN AN ANNUAL FAMILY REUNION. The members of St. Anthony Lodge of Odd Fellows No. 2877 and the Ladies of the Household of Ruth No. 776 on Jan. 24, at the Lodge rooms to hold their Annual Family Reunion, which was a notable event. Addresses were delivered by Wm. Jenkins, J. P. Jackson, Rev. T. J. Carter, W. S. Sineuondo. Piano Selection by Miss Edith Stone, A Paper, Mrs. Sadie Sample; Ladies Quartette, Mesdames Ella Perkins, Anna Banham, Sadie Hammond, Mamie Myrick; Reading by O. A. Lawrence. Atty. W. R. Morris was introduced by N. G. Jere, Banham. He spoke of the rise and progress of the Odd Fellows of America. After the program refreshments were served, and every one present expressed themselves as being well entertained. Mr. O. A. Lawrence was the toastmaster, and the Committee deserves all praise for the success of the affair. Negro Girl receives honor. Miss Elizabeth Nelson, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Geo. N. Nelson, graduated from the Webster school on Jan. 30. She was honored by being selected to play the Graduation March at the commencement exercises of the public schools at the East High Auditorium. Misses Helen Brady and Gladys Waters were among the graduates. Sergt. J. W. Harper, 1915 4th Ave. So., is gradually recovering from the recent illness, and is able to receive his friends who wish to call. Mrs. Sadie Robinson, 220 12th Ave. So., is very ill at her residence. She is a member of Naomi Temple, S. M. T. and Household of Ruth. Mrs. Sarah Johnson, a sister of the "Bohanan Sisters" died Monday. Her funeral was on Friday. Subscribe for the Star. Mr. and Mrs. Luke Tischner of Cedar Ave. are the proud parents of a baby girl born Sunday evening. Mother and baby are well under care of Dr. Brown. Mrs. Nancy Seymore, 3736 Cedar Ave. died Wednesday night. Miss Lulu Frazier has moved to 1223 5th Ave. So. Mrs. Hester Keyes has returned from Columbus, O. Mrs. Chas. Maxey, 703 6th Ave. No., has nearly recovered from her recent illness. Obltuary Mrs. Eveline Hayes, age 63, the mother of Mr. M. O. Cannon, died at her residence, '21 17th Ave. So. on Jan. 22. and was buried Jan. 24. Her husband, Mr. Silas Hayes survives her she was since 1872 a resident of Minneapolis, and leaves a host of friends and many relatives to mourn her loss. May she rest in peace. ST. PAUL All persons desiring to go to Washington during the Inaugural Period, may get information as to places to stop, rates, etc., by writing to the Sub-committee on Public Comfort, 1816 12th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Mrs. Don Bonaparte is at the University Hospital, where she underwent a successful operation last Saturday. She is resting comfortably. The Shriners of Fezzan Temple entertained the Daughters of Isis on Monday night. A large crowd was present. Mrs. J. E. Johnson of St. Anthony Ave. realized a neat sum for the Western Branch, Y. W. C. A. at an entertainment in her home on Thursday afternoon. There will be a Tag Day in charge of the Household of Ruth in interest of Odd Fellows Building. Date announced later. THE FORUM MEETS SUNDAY. at St. Peter's Church at 3:30 P. M. Many received the Star, and make no effort to pay for it—and often LIE to evade payment. Newspapers are worth paying for—and it is better to refuse to accept one than to rob its publisher. Send to the Star your News. Masquerade and Fancy Dress Party Autumn Leaf Dancing Class, Auditorium Annex, Feb. 3. COPY MUST REACH US BY WEDNESDAY. TWIN CITY STAR WEST END BRANCH, Y. W. C. A. 633 W. Central Ave., St. Paul. From early Thursday morning until late Friday evening, friends and members of the West End Branch, F. W. C. A. visited the residential and business sections of St. Paul, disposing of tags for the benefit of the association, and everywhere the workers were greeted with good-will and generous responses. The "Tag Day" movement was conducted by the Finance Committee of which Mrs. Effie Wills is Chairman and Mrs. Grace Booker, Secretary. The workers were: Mesdames, Nellie Francis, Mildred Johnson, Effie Wills, Steele, Grace Booker, Mattie Boy, Jas. A. Lee, Billia Billups, Emma Blair, Lenora Brown, Isaac Downing, Doris Roper, Beatrice Armstrong, E. H. McDonald, Birdie High, Mattie Hicks, Gibson Owens, Emma Hood, Nora Covington, Mary Wright, A. S. Webber, Evelyn Johnson, John Hickman, Lola Edwards, Misses Carrie Moujoy, M. Anderson, Edith A. Leonard, Grace Harris. Returns to date amount to $96.82 with the assurance that it will be $100.00 within the next few days. The Vesper Service, Sunday afternoon Feb. 2nd, will be a special "Thanksgiving Service" under the auspices of the Finance Committee. Rev. H. P. Jones, will be the speaker. You are cordially invited to be present. Edith A. Leonard. Secy. GUESS WHO? Who were the "Newly Weds" seen at "The Pink Lady" last Tuesday Evening? Who wore a Derby to the last ride? Who has a summer home and winter residence hard by? Who was crossing the Western Avenue bridge early in the A. M. and How? Who always borries the Star? Who asked these questions? The King's Daughters held open doors at Mrs. Samuel Brown's Rondo St. on Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Walker of Des Moines are visiting their son Mr. Prince Walker at St. Anthony Ave. Mrs. Grace Johnson and Miss Alice Marshall of Minneapolis visited several friends last Friday. The Self Culture Club will give an Inauguration Dinner and Supper on March 4th at the residence of Mrs. Hood, 700 Sherbourne. The Missionary Society of Zion Presbyterian will hold a Penny Social on Feb. 12th. Rev. G. H. Camp will be installed Sunday at 3 P. M., Miss Charlotte Gillard will sing. Mr. and Mrs. James Billup are the proud parents of a boy. Miss Hattie Williams of St. Albans St. is on the sick list. Mr. Chas. Mason is quite ill. Mr. W. W. Williams has moved to 311 Rice St. READ THE STAR-IT'S NEWS. Mrs. A. B. Harris is suffering with La Grippe. She has moved from Rondo St. to 227 St. Anthony Ave. Miss Ida Mae Johnson of Woodbridge St. has been very ill during the past week. Mrs. N. P. Jones has moved from 221 St. Anthony to 408 Cathedral Pl. Miss Cornelia Gordon of Rondo St. entertained about thirty friends of the younger set in honor of her 21st birthday, at progressive whist. It was one of the select socials of the week. Mrs. J. B. Johnson entertained on Monday evening. The affair was a 5 course dinner. Miss Mamie Morgan, Messrs. Earl Walker, M. A. Balling, Simon Harrison and Turner were among the guests. Mr. J. H. Hickmon Jr. was elected Pres. of the B. Y. P. U. of Pilgrim Baptist Church last week. Success to J. H. One of the real treats of the season will be the Musicale at Mrs. J. E. Johnson's residence, 526 St. Anthony Ave. on Feb. 4th, 8 P. M. Proceeds for Odd Fellows Building Fund. The Helping Hand Society of St. James A. M. E. Church met Tuesday with Mrs. J. H. Dillingham, where an hour of pleasure and business was spent. Mr. James Singleton, who has spent several summers as head waiter on the Lakes, is in Jacksonville, Fla., where he is doing nicely. Mr. McCaddy is with him. They will return to the Lakes next summer. Mr. Thos. Rogers of Aurora Ave. writes from Alberquque, N. M. that he is enroute to Los Angeles. Tom is seeing the entire country, before he settles on his farm, which he recently won—near Minot—in the land drawing. 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. Negligee Matches This Pretty Headgear. Mary NEGLIGGER AND CAP OF LACE. Though so simple in design this charming negligee costume is worth a small fortune, for real point lace is used with white chiffon. The fascinating Dutch cap is trimmed with plaited lace and adorned with a pink rose. The entire costume if turned out at home and made of inexpensive materials would be quite as fetching as this costly creation. SPRING SUITS. Skirts Show Increase In Width—Cutaway Coats Smart. For spring, which from the early date of Easter will be pushed forward a little this year, the styles have been generally decided by the leading designers. Suits and separate coats will be the first to which attention will be directed, and they will fully reward the eager searcher after new things. The length of the spring suit jacket will be influenced by the general design. Cutaway models will be longer, and the simple tailored suit will be "wrist length," which is about twenty-seven inches on the average sized woman. The skirts will show no material increase in width, but it will be there for the convenience of walkers. Slight drapings and platted panels will be used with 'fullness at the top of the skirt. This latter feature gives an easy line at the back, preventing the unsightly spanning which was so evident in the tight skirts last year. Eton and bolero effects will be very strong and promise new becomingness to slender women. The short, dummy one who doesn't tell her weight any more should shun these short coats. The noticeable feature is the lenency of the coming styles. All types of figures should be given a modistic chance to appear at their best. Making Over an Old Gown. Having on hand a partly worn evening gown of gray crepe de chine, a A woman in a long dress holding a book. THE REJUVENATION OF A CREPE COSTUME. clever woman has draped over it a panel of dull blue laudowne in the effect pictured. The laudowne is embroidered with darker blue silks at shoulder and hem, and the stole covers one side of the bodice and sleeves completely, silver cords holding the edges together at the opposite side. Gifts For Bridesmaids. It is now quite smart to give a pair of gold or enameled hatpins with intertwined initials of bride and groom and the date of the wedding. Equally appropriate are those set with birthstone of the bride or the different bridesmaids. Everything for Women's Wear—Popular Prices Root & K women's Garmment The Very Latest Ideas in all Hagen is Garment Store for the Greatest Ideas in all that pertains to Wor The Very Latest Ideas in all that pertains to Women's Wear. DICKERSON CAFE We want to prove to you much better than you'd ever features which distinguisht difference between "good difference between ordinary new Chinese chef it attract well as favorable mention. dent to prove to you by actual personal ter than you'd ever believe if you did which distinguish this cafe from all other between "good enough" and the "Be between ordinary service and oure. see chef it attracting a good deal of a favorable mention. 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ABRAHAM LINCOLN SOME lofty heights there are That pierce the azure skies; Some peaks so tall, so grand, They to the heavens rise; Some lifted lands that seem Scarce of the earth, so high. Where floating ships of air The fleecy cloud fleets-lie. HIGH, high, among the great, Brave, loyal, noble, grand, Our Lincoln-dear the name- A mighty tower doth stand. He was a son of Toil And yet her devotee. His life he gave to make Her worthy children free. A MISSION his from God, And he performed it well. A nation's soul awoke Beneath his gentle spell. Because he lived, today From ocean unto sea Dwells in this fairest land No soul that is not free. ARTHUR J. BURDICK A. B. H. HIGH, high, Brave, lo Our Lincoln— A mighty He was a son And yet His life he g Her wort Abe Lincoln A MISSION And he A nation's sou Beneath he Because he live From ocean Dwells in this No soul t FROM SLAVE BOY TO STATESMAN How Frederick Douglass Rose From Obscurity to Fame. MAN OF PRINCELY VIRTUES. Events In the Life of the Great Antifal slavery Orator Which Fired His Aim bition and Made His Teachings Ef- fective—Pleaded Cause of Self and Race Eloquently. Great men are always a part of a great movement. They are called into the world to play an important part in the arena of thought and action. Few of them, however, are blessed with the span of life which enables them to witness the triumphant consummation of their cause, as was the case of Frederick Douglass. But for the birth of Frederick Douglass in Tuckahoe, Md., in 1817, that obscure village in Talbot county would hardly be known. His early surroundings were such as characterized every slave boy who witnessed the inhuman treatment of fellow slaves and heard stories of the capture of their foreparents in Africa. The events in the life of Douglass, his transference to Baltimore, to St. Michael's; his experience with the "slave breaker" Edward Covey and his escape from slavery in 1838, when he assumed the name of "Douglass", partly to hide his identity and partly as a "milestone" in his new life of freedom, are well known. His lectures under the Anti-slavery society at conventions and private gatherings, both in America and Europe; his publication of his newspapers; his "life narrative," "My Bondage and My Freedom;" his "Life and Times," place Frederick Douglass before the American public, and indeed before the world, as one of its effective teachers. Some will deny him the title, saying that he was not a product of the schools; that he kept no school and could not in any sense be called an educator. If by an educator is meant one whose activities are confined to the narrow regimen of the schoolroom Douglass was not an educator, but if we mean by the term one who carries within himself the princely virtues of the great teachers of mankind, who is an inspiration to all men by his words and work, who had knowledge and TWIN CITY STAR HAM LINES Born Feb. 12, 1809 heights there are like the azure skies; so tall, so grand, the heavens rise; ands that seem the earth, so high, g ships of air— by cloud fleets—lie. ABOVE the town and Into the upper Some spires, like fingers To point a pathw And, towering, stand Above the level Grand pinnacles that Toward the life of among the great, royal, noble, grand, dear the name— tower doth stand. in of Toil her devotee. have to make why children free. IKE one who to manly Came in the long age dewelt and suffered w The humble and the their fears he knew, the No pangs that they at he had felt them to Their sorrows were his from God, performed it well. ful awoke his gentle spell. oved, today un unto sea is fairest land that is not free. ABOVE the town are raised, Into the upper air, Some spires, like fingers set To point a pathway there, And, towering, stand some lives Above the level line, Grand pinnacles that stretch Toward the life divine. LIKE one who to mankind Came in the long ago, He dwelt and suffered with The humble and the low. Their fears he knew, their woes. No pangs that they had known But he had felt them too. Their sorrows were his own. ARTHUR J. BURDICK. sympathy, interest, enthusiasm and aptitude for vicariousness, then Fredrick Douglass was in every way an educator. He believed in the potentiality of every child born into the world, whether white or black. He believed that God had not bestowed his best endowments upon any single race or nation, and so he wrought for himself and his race to make actual what was potential. Mr. Douglass, like a true educator, was a man of large vision. Where there is no vision the people perish. Brutalized himself by American slavery, he sought to aid in the overthrow of the Inquisitive system. COND. Optimist Dr. and co. southeastern spendi n all has be- less. servi- men of co. southeastern and in appeal. When, therefore, the opportunity presented itself he threw himself with enthusiasm into the anti-slavery struggle and lost no opportunity to teach men its horrors and to rouse them to its hatred by his burning words. In England and America he pleaded his own and the cause of his people with weeping words and eloquent tears and became perhaps the mightiest single force in teaching the iniquities of slavery because he had been a part of it. Douglass believed in his selfhood and in his own possibilities, and out of the horrors of slavery he tried to rehabilitate the divine image stamped upon him. He made his good instincts self conscious. He taught lofty notions of personal, social and political life. He was discontented with whatever was on a low plane. He reached the mountain heights because he soared like an eagle that bathes its wings in the noonday sun. No one could see Frederick Douglass, with his head rising "like a snow capped peak" above those about him, without feeling the influence of his presence. Frederick Douglass was never ashamed of his color. He believed in his black mother, his dark hued wife and attributed much of his success to his contact with them. He believed that he was part of a great race whose development had been retarded by untoward conditions, but who when their chains were once broken and their complete emancipation insured would rise up and demonstrate the divinity with which they were clothed. Douglass, like every true educator, was an honest patrol. He loved his country. When the civil war broke out he offered his two sons to his country's cause, while he himself served it with his eloquence. Reliable, live, honest, hustling agents for the Twin City Star. You can make a good living with this work as a side line. Agents wanted in Milwaukee, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City Portland, Ore., Seattle, Denver, Des Moines and Sloux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. WANTED. INCOLN clation n are raised, per air, fingers set pathway there, and some lives vel line, hat stretch fe divine. PETER B. mankind ago, ed with the low. their woes. they had known in too. ere his own. CK. CONDITIONS IN THE SOUTH. Optimistic View of the Situation by Dr. W. D. Weatherford. Dr. W. D. Weatherford knows men and conditions in the south. He is a southerner through and through and is spending his life in and for the south. In all of his writing and speaking he has been discriminating, sane and fearless. Through patient study, wide observation and sympathetic touch with men of all classes and races in the southland he has worked out in theory and in practice a plan of action which appeals to men who are vitally interested in the advancement of humanity. About two years ago Dr. Weatherford wrote "Negro Life in the South" for southern white college men who wanted to have before them the facts of modern Negro life. The little volume has been used in two years by over 10,000 southern college men who belong to Y. M. C. A. study groups. The call came for a new book on race relationships, and Dr. Weatherford again showed his mastery of a difficult problem by giving the public "Present Forces In Negro Progress," which is dedicated to that group of sympathetic men in the north whose united interest in the Negro race is a prophecy of a better day." In the preface of "Present Forces" the author expresses his appreciation of the help that he has received from students and professors in white and colored schools and from farm demonstrators and educators. Thus he shows that he is a man who can co-operate successfully with other men. He asserts very emphatically, "The supreme need of the hour is that men shall face facts rather than spin theories." The various chapters discuss traits of Negro character, race leadership and the growth of race pride. Negro population and race movement. The relation of the white churches to the Negro, and the work of the Y. M. C. A. With rare keenness of mind and frankness of expression, Dr. Weatherford has analyzed the race problem as it affects the Negro himself and his white neighbor, both of whom are economically and socially interdependent, and, therefore, have a common interest which should not be lost sight of either through ignorance or wilful neglect. The solvent of the race problem must include co-operation in the broadest sense, race pride and race consciousness, Christian leadership, reduction of the infant and adult death rate, revival of interest in rural life, conquering the enemies of southern farm life-the tenant system, the one crop system, improvement of the public rural schools, the local churches, the average small farm and the adoption of a sound public health policy. Subscribe for the Star. A newspaper isn't simply a bare chronicler of events. It is a personality. It comes into your house almost as a member of your family. What sort of a person do you like to have visit you? He ought to be honest, courageous, no hypocrite, and a gentleman, with a real interest in you, ready to lend a hand if you need help. Cheerfulness and good humor are excellent qualities, and a wide range of interests. What do you find in The Star? It has opinions, of course, and it speaks them out freely. They are its own and they are not influenced by outside interests. The square deal is its platform. In handling news it observes the decencies and amenities of life. It never wantonly brings shame or sorrow to any home. Its advertisements are clean. If the Twia City Star does not bring you something of interest in any particular issue, it has failed by so much that week. It takes of its hat and apologizes for having bored you as a visitor. But it trusts this doesn't often happen. Not often, does it? "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. 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. 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. Verily—"More sharper than a serpents' tooth is an ungrateful child. "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 prophecy 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. THE DIGNITY OF LABOR. THE DIGNITY OF LABOR. The Negro, who is ashamed to labor with pick and shovel is generally indentified with the loafing and criminal class—the destructive element of the race. JUSTICE TO ALL. Equal and exact justice to all citizens of whatever nationality, race, color, or persuasion. A free ballot and a fair count. Grover Cleveland. Always is it faith in someone or something that inspires us to lift our work above the commonplace. Subscribe to the Star. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCURCH 5th Ave. So. and 27th St. Minn. Rev A. H. Leatad, Rector. Service at 8 o'clock P .M. All are invited. Come. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 22d St. between 9th and 10th 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, 315 Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services at 1 a. m., 3 p. m. Sunday School at 1 p. m. Rev. E. R. Edwards, Pastor. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH, 1180 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 sunny. Rev. M. W. Witners, pastor. The People's Christian Mission, Rev. G. W. Mitchell 1204 Washington Ave. So. 8T. PAUL. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. n. 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. Pleased to consult any one interested. Residence Mrs. Anna B. Harris, Grand District 285 Rende St., St. Paul, Minn. JOHN H. Funeral Director and Embalmer Res. 3123 18 Ave. So. Phones: N- W. South 4596 T. S. North 304 D. W. RAYNOR. 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 9502 The Porters and Waiters Club Incorporated GLOVER SHULL, President Waiters for Parties Furnished Also Porters 311 Hennepin Ave. Mpls. T. E. H. EDW. PIPKIN, P. H. SOUTHALL, ROBT. GLENN. 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ORGANIZATION In the magnificent capital building of the State of Minnesota, as one enters the Senate Chamber, he sees in letters of gold which extend around the great room, those pregnant words of Daniel Webster:— "Let us develop the resources of our land, call forth its powers, build up its institutions, promote all its great interests, and see whether we also in our day and generation may not perform something worthy to be remembered." To have the sense of obligation resting upon us, to understand its nature, to have the glorious consciousness of the weight of responsibility upon our shoulders, in the endeavor to achieve things that are really worth while,—this is what transforms life and enables it and makes living worth while. If the Negro expects to accomplish anything in the development of real and natural forces, it can only be done in so far as he has the ability to organize,—to use his mental, physical and moral strength in organization—and his ability to build up the organization by a united effort. No man lives and succeeds by himself alone. Back of every successful individual stands the organization. Behind Washington stood the ragged regimentals. Behind Grant stood the Northern soldiers. Without "the man behind the gun" the triumph of Dewey at Manila may never have been recorded. Without the 9th Cavalry the charge on San Juan Hill would have proved an inglorious failure. Without the men of means who stand behind Booker Washington, Tuskegee would be impossible. What is true of the individual is true of the organization, but the power of the organization is far more reaching, its influence wider, its purposes more extensive, in that it contains a collection of minds, hands and hearts, standing together for one purpose. But there must be a oneness of purpose in organization. That timely admonition of Webster which stands forth emblazened before the eyes of all who enter our magnificent Capital Building is pregnant, especially so, with value to the Negro man and Negro woman. Let us build up our institutions. Let us seek to do those things which will add to the life of them, and not the things which tend to destroy. We are all either builders or destroyers. There is no middle ground. Each of us belong to either the one class or the other. No matter what your social position, no matter how wealthy or how poor you may be, no matter what your occupation, you belong to one of these two great armies. By the force of your example, by your attitude on moral questions, by your honesty or dishonesty in business or in personal or political relations, by the interest you take in your organizations to make them stand for something, by your interest in your home and in everything with which you come in contact you are helping to build up this race, or you are allied with the forces that are ever busy, busy, busy trying to tear it down. Everything in nature has two elements at war within it—the elements of growth and health, and the elements of disease. Every social organization that man has devised has in it, constantly working, consciously or unconsciously, the forces that work together in unity and make for strength and growth, and the forces that tear down and destroy. The spirit of unanimity should govern the race in its dealings one with another. In the onward march of science men have learned that the dewdrop is a tiny ocean, that solidity of matter is obtained by moving particles so closely knit that the human eye seeks space in vain. These silent forces speak wonders of the glowing possibilities of man in ORGANIZED function. Whenever a Negro starts an enterprise of any kind, the Negro as a mass should be there to spur him on, to help him in his struggle for a livelihood, but we don't. We sometimes employ white physicians, white lawyers, white undertakers, white butchers and bakers and candle-stick makers, subscribe for and pay for white news papers, and stand by and see our own men and institutions fail one by one, day by day, for the want of our support and encouragement. Let me urge the members of this Forum, as Negroes, to so organize your forces that you may give to our institutions the best service of which you are capable. And in conclusion let me repeat those golden words of Daniel Webster, substituting the word "Race" for the word "land," for it seems to me no greater hope or ambition can be desired. "Let us develop the resources of our Race, call forth its powers, build up its institutions, promote all its great interests and see whether we also in our day and generation may not perform something worthy to be remembered." Extracts from the Address of Hon. W. T. Francis, Before the Minneapolis Forum. It is the opinion of many that "we plead with the Legislators" against the Nimmocks' Bill, prohibiting intermarriage, because of our weakness, etc. We disagree. We know that this bill is the opening wedge to subsequent legislation and that other discriminating measures will follow, but Negroes should meet this issue squarely on its merits, and demand their rights as men and citizens. The passage of this bill will make the Negro legally inferior to other races, and for that alone they should have the manhood to oppose it, without fear or compromise. One of our racial characteristics is, that we fight for privileges, and beg for rights, which is regrettable. We are thankful for any effort to kill this bill and hope that our leaders may attempt to "do good by stealth and blush to find it fame." The colored man must move forward in 1913, conscious of the fact that he is the architect of his own fortune. He must look fate and disappointment in the face and remember that he is not less than a man. He must come to know that the high way which leads to lasting success is not strewn with thornless roses and soft-scanted flowers. If others fought to win the prize and sailed through bloody seas, we must not whine for flowery beds of ease. And that reminds us, lest we forget, that he who would be free himself must strike the blow. Man your own enterprises, support your own business. Buy the land if you expect to inhabit or inherit the earth. These are the things which mark the man—Dallas Express. NEVER A FOE, BUT A FRIEND— NEVER AN ATTACK BUT A CHAMPION. Those who believe that Providence exercises an especial rule over the destinies of the race, may find new encouragement in this observation and facts which bear it out in the history of the country. There arises no foe, however bitter or influential but there comes forth a stronger friend. The race suffers no attack but there is made a better defense. Whatever the challenge, a worthy champion enters the lists to vindicate the cause. Is it not so, you whom reading or experience have informed? The one unanswerable argument to employ against the pessimist who has lost hope for his race in America is to confront him with the declaration that we have Caucasian friends, that able leaders of the dominant race, will stand for Justice to their swarthy brothers.—The Los Angeles Age. 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. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. TWIN CITY STAR ABRAHAM LINCOLN ABRAHAM LINCOLN A. B. DON'T think it is too much to say that Lincoln had the most judicial that Lincoln and the most judicial temperament of any man in history. He considered the arguments of his opponents with all the fairness of John Stuart Mill and preserved that calm judicial consideration of the views of every one that became important, and in his disagreement with them he left nothing more than the application of an apt story or a clear Euclid-like demonstration of error without sting. With his love of truth, the supreme trait of his intellect, accompanied by a conscience that insisted on the right as he knew it, with a great heart full of tenderness, we have the combination that made Lincoln one of the two greatest Americans. The south knows as the north knows now that there is no soul that unites them in perfect amity like that of Abraham Lincoln. The south knows as the north knows that every administration that removes another cause of misunderstanding between the sections or that brings them closer together in any way is acting under the inspiration of him who could love his entire country with undiminished ardor when nearly one-half was seeking to destroy its integrity. LINCOLN saw into the future with the prophetic imagination usually vouchsafed only to the poet and the seer. He had in him all the lift toward greatness of the visionary, without any of the visionary's fanaticism or egotism, without any of the visionary's narrow jealousy of the practical man and inability to strive in practical fashion for the realization of an ideal. He had the practical man's hard common sense and willingness to adapt means to ends, but there was in him none of that morbid growth of mind and soul which blinds so many practical men to the higher things of life. No more practical man ever lived than this homely backwoods idealist, but he had nothing in common with those practical men whose consciences are warped until they fail to distinguish between good and evil, fail to understand that strength, ability, shrewdness, whether in the world of business or of politics, only serve to make their possessor a more noxious, a more evil member of the community if they are not guided and controlled by a fine and high moral sense. REVILED even as the Man of Gall- lee, slain even as the Man of Gall- Klee, slain even as the Man of Gallie, yet as gentle and unoffending, a man who died for men! Roll the stone from the grave and what shall we see? Just an American, the Declaration of Independence his confession of faith, the constitution of the United States his ark and covenant of liberty, the Union his redoubt, the flag his shibboleth. Called like one of old, within a handful of years he rose at a supreme moment to supreme command, fulfilled the law of his being and passed from the scene an exhalation of the dawn of freedom. We may still hear his cheery bidding us be of good heart, sure that "right makes might," entreating us to pursue "with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right." BRAHAM LINCOLN was an acute man. But we erect no monuments to shrewdness. * * * Lincoln was a man of principle. * * * He ever sought for the foundation principle and built upon it with sure confidence that the house which was founded upon the rock could not be destroyed by the storm. He was profoundly an apostle of liberty, but for liberty under the law, developed and applied in accordance with constitutional principle. He was a man who met each demand as it arose. To the radicals he was too conservative; to the conservatives he was too radical. MY first knowledge of Abraham Lincoln came in this way: I was awakened early one morning before the dawn of day, as I lay wrapped in a bundle of rags on the dirt floor of our slave cabin, by the prayers of my mother, just before leaving for her day's work, as she was kneeling over me, earnestly praying that Abraham Lincoln might succeed and that one day she and her boy might be free. * * * As an individual, grateful as I am to Lincoln for freedom of body, my gratitude is still greater for freedom of soul, the liberty which permits me to live up in that atmosphere where he refuses to permit sectional or racial hatred to drag down, to warp and narrow his soul. * * * Lincoln lives today because he had the courage which made him refuse to hate the man at the south and the man at the north when they did not agree with him. His Character Analyzed by a President, an Ex-President and Other Noted Americans. 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