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MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL tive Page VOL. 3 Single Copies 5 Cents "I consider that if the colored people of the United States and the countries south of us are to be anything they must do something. They must not expect to sit down and have others do for them what they should do for themselves. "We are turning out from our schools and colleges every year thousands of boys and girls, and if they are to have something to do it is up to us to make places for them. With 10,000,000 people all spending money, they can demand more recognition by uniting, making places, and this will cause others to seek them, and the stores that now close their doors to negroes will seek them for the money they spend." To Paul Laurence Dunbar, the noted colored poet, the Rev. James D. Corrothers pays the following tribute in the November Century: He came a dark youth singing in the dawn Of a new freedom glowing o'er his lyre, Refining as with great Apollo's fire His people's gift of song. And thereupon This negro singer, come to Helicon, Composed the masters, listening, to admire. And roused a race to wonder and aspire, Gazing which way their honest voice was gone, With ebon face uplit of glory's crest. Men marveled at the singer, strong and sweet, When night the cabin's mirth, the tuneful night. But faced the morning, beautiful with light, To die while shadows yet fell toward the west And leave his laurels at his people's feet. Dunbar, no poet wears your laurels now; None rises, singing, from your race like you. If, like the meadow lark, your flight was low Your flooded lyrics half the hilltops drowned. A wide world heard you, and it loved you so It stilled its heart to list the strains you rang. And o'er your happy songs its plaudits rang. _____ Man Who Built Great Casino In New York Highly Estoemed. Young's casino, in West One Hundred and Thirty-fourth street, in New York, continues to be well patronized by the various fraternal and social organisations. The erection of this finely equipped structure comes as a long felt need among the secret societies of the city, which before the opening of the casino were put to a considerable disadvantage for lack of a suitable meeting place. The formal opening of the structure in July, 1912, was a notable event in the business life of the colored people in New York. The building and its furnishings cost upward of $100,000. Many society functions have been held in the great banquet hall and several important meetings in the interest of race advancement, such as the dinner in honor of Bishop Alexander Walters, the meeting in celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of the freedom of the race and some great religious gatherings. Gibbon Young, proprietor of the establishment, under whose direction it was built, has had a most successful career. He has many friends in both races and enjoys the confidence and esteem of the general public. He is generous to a fault and has given liberally of his means for the maintenance of charitable, religious and educational institutions. Visitors to New York hardly consider their program completed if they fail to see Young's casino before leaving the city. --- WIDELY KNOWN BUSINESS MAN Motto by Which A. O. Smith Has Won Success. BELIEVES IN RACE UPLIFT. Many Sided Life of a Kentuckian Who Worked His Way From Humble Surroundings to Positions of Honor and Responsibility—Public School Teacher, Tax Collector and Politician. New Orleans, La.—Entering life just at the close of the war and using as his guide industry, honesty, thrift and reliability, A. O. Smith has pushed his way to the front and now asks as one of the foremost and best known men of the race in this section of the country. He is directly connected with many enterprises for the development and uplift of the race. Mr. Smith was born in the hills of Kentucky fifty years ago, his mother being left a widow with seven children to develop into manhood and womanhood, he being the youngest. As soon as he was old enough he was placed in school, where he made rapid progress in his studies. Just how much time was spent in school is not known. Teaching school was to him a high position, yet he decided that he wanted to be of more service to his people; hence he found his way into Iowa and soon became well known. He took part in politics, believing that it was the avenue through which to help his people. Step by step he advanced and was recognized for his worth. During the deadlock in the legislature of 1888 he was chief doorkeeper, and so well did he discharge his duty that at the close he was rewarded by the body and holds today many testimonials from the men who made up the legislature. In Des Moines, Ia., he was recognized for service rendered and made assistant tax collector, which was up HON. A. O. SMITH. to that time the highest position ever held by a member of the race in that section of the country. It was a position of honor and trust, which he filled well, making many friends both in the city and out. His best recommendation was his word, for when he told a man a thing was going to be done it could be relied upon, and this went long toward making him a place in the world. In 1894 he conceived the idea that he could be of more service to his people in another section of the country where he could perhaps better serve their needs, hence he plunged right into the south, going to make good. He did not come to idle away his time and, not finding what he desired at the time, he went into the railroad service as a porter, which position he held for three years, then later into the hotel business, making a success of it and at the same time taking hold of everything that meant the uplift of his race. He is proprietor of the Chicago hotel in this city. Mr. Smith has some very original and practical ideas on how to conduct large business enterprises which will afford an opportunity to the public to secure more profitable employment. He is working on plans now for several lines of business which he hopes may prove of value to the race in several of the larger cities of the country when put into effect. He is widely known in the south and west and has many friends among the foremost white men in public and private life. In speaking of his plans Mr. Smith said: PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR. Notable Tribute From One Colored Poet to Another. Dark melodist, immortal, though the dew Fell early on the bays upon your brow And tinged with pathos every halcyon vow And brave endeavor. Silence o'er you threw Flowers of love. Or if an envious few Of your own people brought no garlands Could malice smite him whom the gods had crowned? PRAISE FOR GIBEON YOUNG. Hospital to Be Opened at Tuskegee. The opening of the newly erected hospital at the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute on Thursday, Feb. 27. will be an interesting affair. The principal speaker for the occasion will be Dr. George C. Hall of Chicago. Mr. Julius Rosenwald and many other distinguished visitors are expected to be present. Dr. Hall will hold a clinic at the hospital for a week or ten days before returning to Chicago. Spring Tour of Booker T. Washington. The schedule of Dr. Booker T. Washington's speaking tour for the early spring takes him as far west as Portland, Ore. The people of Portland and vicinity are looking forward to Dr. Washington's visit with much interest. Suitable arrangements are being made for his stay in the city. The tiffany Smith auditorium has been engaged for holding the meeting at which the well known educator will be the principal speaker on Thursday night, March 20. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., FEBRUARY 22, 1913. NOTABLE WORK FOR MISSIONS Farewell Reception to the Rev. C. C. Boone, M. D., Returning Missionary to Afriola, Under the Auspices of the Baptist Foreign Board, Attended by Clergy and Laymen. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Brooklyn—Notable from more than one point of view, interesting and enthusiastic throughout was the farewell meeting in honor of the Rev. C. C. Boone, M. D., returning missionary to Africa, held at the Concord Baptist church in this city on Wednesday evening. Feb. 5. The meeting was held under the auspices of the foreign mission board of the Lott Carey Baptist convention. Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist church, Richmond, Va., and chairman of the foreign mission board, presided. For over a quarter of a century the Concord Baptist church has been the sailing point for missionaries and returning workers to the foreign field under the auspices of the Baptists of the United States. Rev. Dr. William M. REV. DR. W. T. JOHNSON. Moss, pastor of the Concord church, bade the visiting clergymen and friends welcome to the hospitalities of the people of Concord and the churches of the denomination in this section and after the preliminary service yielded the chair to the Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson. The Rev. C. S. Brown, D. D., president of the Lott Carey Baptist convention, gave a most instructive address on the work of the convention for the past sixteen years. He told briefly of its efforts to send the gospel to the heathen and of some of the results of missionary effort on the dark continent. Dr. Brown is a man of wide experience in religious and educational work. As president of Waters institute in North Carolina he has done a great work for the masses of people in that section. The corresponding secretary of the convention is the Rev. Dr. William M. Alexander of Baltimore, well known as a pastor and agitator for the full constitutional rights of colored Americans. Dr. Alexander said that the Lott Carey convention had a history of which the Baptist denomination might well feel proud. During the sixteen years of its missionary endeavor, said he, the convention had raised over $40,000 for missions and education. Dr. C. C. Boone, the returning missionary, received a remarkable ovation on being introduced to the audience. His address covered many of the more important and practical phases of missionary work. Having already spent five years in mission work on the Kongo, in Africa, Dr. Boone spoke from actual experience, emphasizing the business side of missionary work. Having experienced the need of medical knowledge in connection with his work, Dr. Boone returned to America a few years ago for the purpose of taking a course in medicine. Dr. Boone completed the course in medicine at Shaw university and began at once to make preparations for returning to the foreign field. Backed by the Lott Carey convention and the Baptist denomination quite generally, he returns now to the west coast of Africa for the purpose of building a church edifice and a schoolhouse in which to preach and teach and do missionary work in general among the various heathen tribes. Among the members of the board at this meeting were Dr. C. S. Brown, president of the convention, Winston-Salem, N. C.; Rev. W. M. Alexander, Baltimore; Dr. W. T. Johnson, chairman, Richmond, Va.; Rev. Dr. W. J. Howard, Washington; Rev. J. H. Randolph, B. D., Washington; Nelson Williams, educator and secretary of the board, Richmond, Va., and the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss, pastor of the Concord Baptist church, Brooklyn. The amount raised at this farewell meeting was $802.29. FORMER SIMPSON COUNTY MAN'S ADMIRABLE RECORD. Rise of Dr. C. L. Barnes From Farm to Professional Life. Jackson, Miss.—From the rural districts back on his father's farm in Simpson county in this state Dr. C. L. Barnes has become one of the most successful dentists in this section. He was born at Dlo in 1884. He received the rudiments of his early education in the public schools and then worked upon his father's farm until he was twenty-one. In order to fit himself for a life of greater usefulness young Barnes entered the Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical college. He paid for his tuition and board in labor. His adaptability for agricultural pursuits soon attracted the attention of the faculty, and he was made foreman of the agricultural department, which position he held until his graduation from the college course. At the opening of the University of West Tennessee in the fall of 1908 among the first students to matriculate was C. L. Barnes in the department of dentistry, from which he graduated with honors. He subsequently went before the Mississippi board for examination to be licensed to practice dentistry. The questions were long, difficult and many, but young Barnes had prepared for all of that, and taking the examination was to him like sitting down to a good, well prepared dinner. There were twenty-three to enter the examination, and Barnes stood second, a white man standing first, the examiner declaring that it would never do for a colored man to stand first. Dr. Barnes has an office in a building owned by members of his race and employs a competent young girl to look after the various details. She is polite and courteous to his patrons, thus securing a satisfied clientele. Hesperia Club to Hold Big Reception. One of the high functions to be given by society leaders in Pittsburgh for Easter week will be the reception of the Hesperia Social club, to be held on Tuesday evening, March 25. The organization is quite widely known, and its public functions are always attended by a large number of out of town guests. Invitation cards are being prepared for distribution. BANK AND TRUST CONCERNS. Reports Show Healthy Condition Among Our Financial Institutions. According to the latest financial reports gathered from various sources for the fiscal year 1912, the condition of banks and trust concerns operated by Afro-Americans was never better than at the present time. Representatives of the fifty-six or more financial institutions conducted by members of the race keep themselves well informed of the best methods used by the leading banking houses in the country. The recent election to membership of Jesse Binga in the Illinois Bankers' association gives added credence to these reports. John Mitchell, Jr., of Richmond, Va., is a member of the American Bankers' association and president of the Mechanics' bank in Richmond. The oldest banking concern among the colored people of America is the Penny Savings bank, Birmingham, Ala., of which Dr. W. A. Pettiford is president. Work of Ushers' Literary Association. The Ushers' Literary association of the Cherry Memorial Baptist church in Philadelphia will celebrate its fifteenth anniversary on Wednesday evening, Feb. 26. The primary aim of the association is to work among the boys of the church. The officers of the association for 1913 are Arthur R. James, president; W. J. Fisher, vice president; H. A. Fisher, secretary; A. A. W. Johnson, assistant secretary; H. V. Suydam, Sr., second assistant secretary; H. T. Mills, treasurer; W. E. Page, chaplain, and Elizah D. Thomas, sergeant at arms. SMOKE THE RELIABLE 5e SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5e SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. INDICATIONS OF REAL PROGRESS Fifty Years of Freedom Forecast Great Future. POWER IN UNITED EFFORTS Lessons From the Achievements of a Young Physician Who Has Gained Wide Distinction For Special Knowledge—Made Good as State Delegate to International Medical Congress. Louisville, Ky.-With all the forces of organized professional and business life actively engaged in the various lines of work for the amelioration of conditions among the masses of Afro-Americans in the United States, greater things which make for manhood and citizenship may be expected of the race in the future. Fifty years of effort, with many handicaps backed by true ambition, self reliance and unfaltering hope, have wrought wonders in the moral and intellectual condition of the colored race in America. The success of Dr. Pinder M. Flack of this city is evidence of what one can do whose mind is full of hope and who believes in the great possibilities which lie in the distance for the man who knows how to overcome difficulties. This fifth year of freedom should mean much to the race in moral stamina and encouragement. The story of Dr. P. M. Flack, which follows, is both interesting and inspiring: Dr. Pindar M. Flack, son of B. R. and Mary C. Flack, was born at Alexander, N. C., Nov. 15, 1878; attended the county schools from six to nine years of age, then took an academic course at Asheville, N. C. He entered Swift's Memorial college at fifteen years of age and finished the normal department at seventeen. At nineteen he entered the medical department of Knoxville college and graduated therefrom at twenty-three. He immediately located in Louisville, Ky., and did a general practice of medicine for four years, during which he decided to specialize in surgery. In 1906 he gave up his practice temporarily and went to Chicago and took a special course in surgery and applied anatomy at the Illinois Medical college, now a department of Loyola university. He returned to Louisville and began in a larger way the practice of surgery. Since that time he has been quite successful in his profession. He has filled the chair of surgery at the Louisville National Medical college for four consecutive years and has been officially connected with the Red Cross sanitarium for eight years. In 1908 he was appointed by Acting Governor W. H. Cox as a delegate to help represent Kentucky at the international congress on tuberculosis, which convened in Washington. The sessions covered three weeks. He accepted and was one of the three colored delegates present among 5,000 from all quarters of the globe. He took an active part in helping to devise means for the work of that important body. While in the east he visited the following hospitals for the care of sick colored people—vis: The Freedmen's at Washington, the Mercy and the Frederick Douglass hospitals in Philadelphia. He studied their structure, their methods of sanitation and modus operandi generally so that we might carry back to his home city helpful hospital suggestions and to his collaborers improvements in surgical technique. He is an indefatigable worker for the uplift of his people, being at present an active officer in his church, on the Y. M. C. A. board and president of the Falls City Society of Physicians, Surgeons, Pharmacists and Dentists. Stanfield Prepared For Business. Howard university is proud of the splendid record which scores of its graduates are making as teachers, professional and business men and women scattered as they are throughout the United States. In the New Jersey state medical examination, where forty-five persons were examined for license to practice medicine, Augustus Stanfield, a Howard graduate, received the highest mark. He is well prepared to enter upon the exacting duties of his profession. The word Negro should always be spelled with a Capital N.—It is worthy of this distinction, exchanges please remember. The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. No.25. THE HAITIAN PORTFOLIO. Indiana Politicians Indorse Dr. J. B. Oliver for Important Port Oliver For Important Post. Brazil, Ind.—White and colored Indians of both parties have given their endorsement to Dr. J. B. Oliver of this city for the United States ministership to Haiti. Dr. Oliver is a native of Virginia. He received his early training in the public schools of Boston and in two institutions for higher learning in Massachusetts. After completing a three years' course in the theological seminary at Howard university, Washington, he went to Mississippi as a representative of the American Missionary society. Later he studied medicine at Howard university. He has built up a DR. J. B. OLIVER. good practice in this city and is regarded as well to do. He has been a Democrat for years. In 1808 he ran for police judge on the Democratic ticket. The same year he was appointed township physician. He is also a member of the Indiana bar. Dr. Oliver has been a delegate to various county and state Democratic conventions. He has spoken for Bryan, Alton B. Parker and Woodrow Wilson — in fact, few colored men of the west worked more ardently for the election of President Elect Wilson than he. Dr. Oliver is a son-in-law of John H. Murphy, publisher of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger. WRIGHT OUTLINES PLANS FOR COMING EXPOSITION. Enlightens Philadelphia's Mayor on Some Phases of Race Progress. In his speech outlining the plan of exhibits for the forthcoming emancipation proclamation exhibition to be held in Philadelphia next September, Dr. R. R. Wright, director of exhibits, told Mayor Rudolph Blankenburg that the educational and moral progress of the race will be shown by pictures, charts, models and statistics, representing in compact form every phase of race development. Samples of the actual work in our public schools and colleges will be of general interest. Special exhibits of social organization work, such as churches, labor, fraternal and secret organizations, will be made. The endeavor will be made to have the government install in full the entire exhibit of inventions by Negroes and a library of books written by Negroes. In the industrial field it is expected to have every industry represented in which Negroes are engaged. Agriculture will occupy a large place in order to show the possibilities of the colored man on the farms of this state and New Jersey. Several acres of land will be devoted to space for an exhibit of landscape and truck gardening. A dairy will also be in daily operation. The mechanical trades and manufacturing will take a large place on the inside. We shall build a house, construct an engine, paint a picture, serve a dinner, all in the presence of those who come. A great concert with smaller rectals will show the progress of Negro music. It is hoped to have a chorus of 5,000 voices to sing daily the old Negro plantation melodies, while the drama will be represented by a play entitled "Fifty Years of Freedom," by a Negro author. Church Honors Memory of Lincoln. Sunday, Feb. 16. was known as Lincoln Memorial day at the Plymouth Congregational church, Charlestown, S. C., Rev. Abraham L. De Mond pastor. Special exercises were held, in which the name and good deeds of the great emancipator were lauded. Dr. De Mond is doing a great work of uplift among the people of his parish and also finds time for many outside calls. He is a writer as well as a preacher. "Education In South Carolina" is the subject of an interesting article which appeared in the Cortland (N. Y.) Standard in January, contributed by Dr. De Mond. MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL WIDELY KNOWN BUSINESS MAN Many Bided Life of a Kentuckian Who Worked His Way From Humble Surroundings to Positions of Honor and Responsibility—Publico School Teacher, Tax Collector and Policifian. New Orleans, La.—Entering life just at the close of the war and using as his guide industry, honesty, thrift and reliability, A. O. Smith has pushed his way to the front and now ranks as one of the foremost and best known men of the race in this section of the country. He is directly connected with many enterprises for the development and uplift of the race. Mr. Smith was born in the hills of Kentucky fifty years ago, his mother being left a widow with seven children to develop into manhood and womanhood, he being the youngest. As soon as he was old enough he was placed in school, where he made rapid progress in his studies. Just how much time was spent in school is not known. Teaching school was to him a high position, yet he decided that he wanted to be of more service to his people; hence he found his way into Iowa and soon became well known. He took part in politics, believing that it was the avenue through which to help his people. Step by step he advanced and was recognized for his worth. During the deadlock in the legislature of 1888 he was chief doorkeeper, and so well did he discharge his duty that at the close he was rewarded by the body and holds today many testimonials from the men who made up the legislature. In Des Molines, in., he was recognized for service rendered and made assistant tax collector, which was up M. B. HON. A. O. SMITH. to that time the highest position ever held by a member of the race in that section of the country. It was a position of honor and trust, which filled well, making many friends both in the city and out. His best recommendation was his word, for when he told a man a thing was going to be done it could be relied upon, and this went long toward making him a place in the world. In 1894 he conceived the idea that he could be of more service to his people in another section of the country where he could perhaps better serve their needs, hence he plunged right into the south, going to make good. He did not come to idle away his time and, not finding what he desired at the time, he went into the railroad service as a porter, which position he held for three years, then later into the hotel business, making a success of it and at the same time taking hold of everything that meant the uplift of his race. He is propstor of the Chicago hotel in this city. Mr. Smith has some very original and practical ideas on how to conduct large business enterprises which will afford an opportunity to the public to secure more profitable employment. He is working on plans now for several lines of business which he hopes may prove of value to the race in several of the larger cities of the country when put into effect. He is widely known in the south and west and has many friends among the foremost white men in public and private life. In speaking of his plans Mr. Smith said: "I consider that if the colored people of the United States and the countries south of us are to be anything they must do something. They must not expect to sit down and have others do for them what they should do for themselves. "We are turning out from our schools and colleges every year thousands of boys and girls, and if they are to have something to do it is up to us to make places for them. With 10,000,000 people all spending money, they can demand more recognition by uniting, making places, and this will cause others to seek them, and the stores that now close their doors to negroes will seek them for the money they spend." PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR. Notable Tribute From One Colored Poet to Another. No Paul Laurence Dunbar, the noted celored poet, the Rev. James D. Corrothers pays the following tribute in the November Century: He came a dark youth singing in the dawn. Of a free freedom glowing o'er his lyre, Refining as with great Apollo's fire His people's gift of song, and thereupon this negro singer, come to Helicon, Constrained the masters, listening, to admire. And named a race to wonder and aspire, Gazing which way their honest voice was gone. With ebon face uplift of glory's crest. Men marveled at the singer, strong and sweet, Who brought the cabin's mirth, the tune- ful night, But faced the morning, beautiful with light. To dawn while shadows yet fell toward the wet And leave his laurels at his people's feet. Dunbar, no poet wears your laurels now; Nona rises, singing, from your race like you. Early, immortal, immortal, though the dew Farked on the bays upon your brow And tinged with pathos every halcyon vow And brave endeavor. Silence o'er you threw Flowers of love. Or if an envious few Of your own people brought no garlands how Could malice smite him whom the gods had crowned? If, like the meadow lark, your flight was low Your flooded lyrics half the hilltops drowned. A wide world heard you, and it loved you so It stilled its heart to list the strains you sang. And o'er your happy songs its plaudits rang. _____ PRAISE FOR GIBEON YOUNG. Man Who Built Great Casino In New York Highly Estesemed. Young's casino, in West One Hundred and Thirty-fourth street, in New York, continues to be well patronized by the various graternal and social organisations. The erection of this finely equipped structure comes as a long felt need among the secret societies of the city, which before the opening of the casino were put to a considerable disadvantage for lack of a suitable meeting place. The formal opening of the structure in July, 1912, was a notable event in the business life of the colored people in New York. The building and its furnishings cost upward of $100,000. Many society functions have been held in the great banquet hall and several important meetings in the interest of race advancement, such as the dinner in honor of Bishop Alexander Walters, the meeting in celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of the freedom of the race and some great religious gatherings. Gibone Young, proprietor of the establishment, under whose direction it was built, has had a most successful career. He has many friends in both races and enjoys the confidence and esteem of the general public. He is generous to a fault and has given liberally of his means for the maintenance of charitable, religious and educational institutions. Visitors to New York hardly consider their program completed if they fail to see Young's casino before leaving the city. Hospital to Be Opened at Tuskegee. The opening of the newly erected hospital at the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute on Thursday, Feb. 27. will be an interesting affair. The principal speaker for the occasion will be Dr. George C. Hall of Chicago. Mr. Julius Rosenwald and many other distinguished visitors are expected to be present. Dr. Hall will hold a clinic at the hospital for a week or ten days before returning to Chicago. Spring Tour of Booker T. Washington. The schedule of Dr. Booker T. Washington's speaking tour for the early spring takes him as far west as Portland, Ore. The people of Portland and vicinity are looking forward to Dr. Washington's visit with much interest. Suitable arrangements are being made for his stay in the city. The Gypay Smith auditorium has been engaged for holding the meeting at which the well known educator will be the principal speaker on Thursday night, March 20. NOTABLE WORK FOR MISSIONS Farewell Reception to the Rev. C. C. Boone, M. D., Returning Missionary to Afriola, Under the Auspices of the Baptist Foreign Board, Attended by Clergy and Laymen. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Brooklyn.-Notable from more than one point of view, interesting and enthusiastic throughout was the farewell meeting in honor of the Rev. C. C. Boone, M. D., returning missionary to Africa, held at the Concord Baptist church in this city on Wednesday evening. Feb. 5. The meeting was held under the auspices of the foreign mission board of the Lott Carey Baptist convention. Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist church, Richmond, Va., and chairman of the foreign mission board, presided. For over a quarter of a century the Concord Baptist church has been the sailing point for missionaries and returning workers to the foreign field under the auspices of the Baptists of the United States. Rev. Dr. William M. [Name] REV. DR. W. T. JOHNSON. Moss, pastor of the Concord church, bade the visiting clergymen and friends welcome to the hospitalities of the people of Concord and the churches of the denomination in this section and after the preliminary service yielded the chair to the Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson. The Rev. C. S. Brown, D. D., president of the Lott Carey Baptist convention, gave a most instructive address on the work of the convention for the past sixteen years. He told briefly of its efforts to send the gospel to the heathen and of some of the results of missionary effort on the dark continent. Dr. Brown is a man of wide experience in religious and educational work. As president of Waters institute in North Carolina he has done a great work for the masses of people in that section. The corresponding secretary of the convention is the Rev. Dr. William M. Alexander of Baltimore, well known as a pastor and agitator for the full constitutional rights of colored Americans. Dr. Alexander said that the Lott Carey convention had a history of which the Baptist denomination might well feel proud. During the sixteen years of its missionary endeavor, said he, the convention had raised over $40,000 for missions and education. Dr. C. C. Boone, the returning missionary, received a remarkable ovation on being introduced to the audience. His address covered many of the more important and practical phases of missionary work. Having already spent five years in mission work on the Kongo, in Africa, Dr. Boone spoke from actual experience, emphasizing the business side of missionary work. Having experienced the need of medical knowledge in connection with his work, Dr. Boone returned to America a few years ago for the purpose of taking a course in medicine. Dr. Boone completed the course in medicine at Shaw university and began at once to make preparations for returning to the foreign field. Backed by the Lott Carey convention and the Baptist denomination quite generally, he returns now to the west coast of Africa for the purpose of building a church edifice and a schoolhouse in which to preach and teach and do missionary work in general among the various heathen tribes. Among the members of the board at this meeting were Dr. C. S. Brown, president of the convention, Winston-Salem, N. C.; Rev. W. M. Alexander, Baltimore; Dr. W. T. Johnson, chairman, Richmond, Va.; Rev. Dr. W. J. Howard, Washington; Rev. J. H. Randolph, B. D., Washington; Nelson Williams, educator and secretary of the board, Richmond, Va., and the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss, pastor of the Concord Baptist church, Brooklyn. The amount raised at this farewell meeting was $302.29. FORMER SIMPSON COUNTY MAN'S ADMIRABLE RECORD. Rise of Dr. C. L. Barnes From Farm to Professional Life. Jackson, Miss.—From the rural districts back on his father's farm in Simpson county in this state Dr. C. L. Barnes has become one of the most successful dentists in this section. He was born at Dio in 1884. He received the rudiments of his early education in the public schools and then worked upon his father's farm until he was twenty-one. In order to fit himself for a life of greater usefulness young Barnes entered the Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical college. He paid for his tuition and board in labor. His adaptability for agricultural pursuits soon attracted the attention of the faculty, and he was made foreman of the agricultural department, which position he held until his graduation from the college course. At the opening of the University of West Tennessee in the fall of 1908 among the first students to matriculate was C. L. Barnes in the department of dentistry, from which he graduated with honors. He subsequently went before the Mississippi board for examination to be licensed to practice dentistry. The questions were long, difficult and many, but young Barnes had prepared for all of that, and taking the examination was to him like sitting down to a good, well prepared dinner. There were twenty-three to enter the examination, and Barnes stood second, a white man standing first, the examiner declaring that it would never do for a colored man to stand first. Dr. Barnes has an office in a building owned by members of his race and employs a competent young girl to look after the various details. She is polite and courteous to his patrons, thus securing a satisfied clientele. Hesperia Club to Hold Big Reception. One of the high functions to be given by society leaders in Pittsburgh for Easter week will be the reception of the Hesperia Social club, to be held on Tuesday evening, March 25. The organization is quite widely known, and its public functions are always attended by a large number of out of town guests. Invitation cards are being prepared for distribution. BANK AND TRUST CONCERNS. Reports Show Healthy Condition Among Our Financial Institutions. According to the latest financial reports gathered from various sources for the fiscal year 1912, the condition of banks and trust concerns operated by Afro-Americans was never better than at the present time. Representatives of the fifty-six or more financial institutions conducted by members of the race keep themselves well informed of the best methods used by the leading banking houses in the country. The recent election to membership of Jesse Binga in the Illinois Bankers' association gives added credence to these reports. John Mitchell, Jr., of Richmond, Va., is a member of the American Bankers' association and president of the Mechanics' bank in Richmond. The oldest banking concern among the colored people of America is the Penny Savings bank, Birmingham, Ala., of which Dr. W. A. Pettiford is president. Work of Ushers' Literary Association. The Ushers' Literary association of the Cherry Memorial Baptist church in Philadelphia will celebrate its fifteenth anniversary on Wednesday evening, Feb. 26. The primary aim of the association is to work among the boys of the church. The officers of the association for 1913 are Arthur R. James, president; W. J. Fisher, vice president; H. A. Fisher, secretary; G. A. W. Johnson, assistant secretary; H. V. Suydam, Sr., second assistant secretary; H. T. Mills, treasurer; W. E. Page, chaplain, and Eljah D. Thomas, sergeant at arms. SMOKE THE RELIABLE 5e SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5e SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. INDICATIONS OF REAL PROGRESS POWER IN UNITED EFFORTS Lessons From the Achievements of a Young Physician Who Has Gained Wide Distinction For Special Knowledge—Made Good as State Delegate to International Medical Congress. Louisville, Ky.—With all the forces of organized professional and business life actively engaged in the various lines of work for the amelioration of conditions among the masses of Afro-Americans in the United States, greater things which make for manhood and citizenship may be expected of the race in the future. Fifty years of effort, with many handlecaps backed by true ambition, self reliance and unfaltering hope, have wrought wonders in the moral and intellectual condition of the colored race in America. The success of Dr. Pinder M. Flack of this city is evidence of what one can do whose mind is full of hope and who believes in the great possibilities which lie in the distance for the man who knows how to overcome difficulties. This fifteenth year of freedom should mean much to the race in moral stamina and encouragement. The story of Dr. P. M. Flack, which follows, is both interesting and inspiring: Dr. Pindar M. Flack, son of B. R. and Mary C. Flack, was born at Alexander, N. C., Nov. 15, 1878; attended the county schools from six to nine years of age, then took an academic course at Asheville, N. C. He entered Swift's Memorial college at fifteen years of age and finished the normal department at seventeen. At nineteen he entered the medical department of Knoxville college and graduated therefrom at twenty-three. He immediately located in Louisville, Ky., and did a general practice of medicine for four years, during which he decided to specialize in surgery. In 1906 he gave up his practice temporarily and went to Chicago and took a special course in surgery and applied anatomy at the Illinois Medical college, now a department of Loyola university. He returned to Louisville and began in a larger way the practice of surgery. Since that time he has been quite successful in his profession. He has filled the chair of surgery at the Louisville National Medical college for four consecutive years and has been officially connected with the Red Cross sanitarium for eight years. In 1908 he was appointed by Acting Governor W. H. Cox as a delegate to help represent Kentucky at the international congress on tuberculosis, which convened in Washington. The sessions covered three weeks. He accepted and was one of the three colored delegates present among 5,000 from all quarters of the globe. He took an active part in helping to devise means for the work of that important body. While in the east he visited the following hospitals for the care of sick colored people-viz: The Freedmen's at Washington, the Mercy and the Frederick Douglass hospitals in Philadelphia. He studied their structure, their methods of sanitation and modus operandi generally so that he might carry back to his home city helpful hospital suggestions and to his collaborers improvements in surgical technique. He is an indefatigable worker for the uplift of his people, being at present an active officer in his church, on the Y. M. C. A. board and president of the Falls City Society of Physicians, Surgeons, Pharmacists and Dentists. Stanfield Prepared For Business. Howard university is proud of the splendid record which scores of its graduates are making as teachers, professional and business men and women scattered as they are throughout the United States. In the New Jersey state medical examination, where forty-five persons were examined for license to practice medicine, Augustus Stanfield, a Howard graduate, received the highest mark. He is well prepared to enter upon the exacting duties of his profession. The word Negro should always be spelled with a Capital N.—It is worthy of this distinction, exchanges please remember. The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. THE HAITIAN PORTFOLIO. Indiana Politicians Indorse Dr. J, B. Oliver For Important Post. Oliver For Important Post. Brazil, Ind.—White and colored Indians of both parties have given their endorsement to Dr. J. B. Oliver of this city for the United States ministership to Haiti. Dr. Oliver is a native of Virginia. He received his early training in the public schools of Boston and in two institutions for higher learning in Massachusetts. After completing a three years' course in the theological seminary at Howard university, Washington, he went to Mississippi as a representative of the American Missionary society. Later he studied medicine at Howard university. He has built up a ```markdown ``` DR. J. B. OLIVER. good practice in this city and is regarded as well to do. He has been a Democrat for years. In 1898 he ran for police judge on the Democratic ticket. The same year he was appointed township physician. He is also a member of the Indiana bar. Dr. Oliver has been a delegate to various county and state Democratic conventions. He has spoken for Bryan, Alton B. Parker and Woodrow Wilson—in fact, few colored men of the west worked more ardently for the election of President Elect Wilson than he. Dr. Oliver is a son-in-law of John H. Murphy, publisher of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger. WRIGHT OUTLINES PLANS FOR COMING EXPOSITION. Enlightens Philadelphia's Mayor on Some Phases of Race Progress. In his speech outlining the plan of exhibits for the forthcoming emancipation proclamation exhibition to be held in Philadelphia next September Dr. R. R. Wright, director of exhibits, told Mayor Rudolph Blankenburg that the educational and moral progress of the race will be shown by pictures, charts, models and statistics representing in compact form every phase of race development. Samples of the actual work in our public schools and colleges will be of general interest. Special exhibits of social organization work, such as churches, labor, fraternal and secret organizations, will be made. The endeavor will be made to have the government install in full the entire exhibit of inventions by Negroes and a library of books written by Negroes. In the industrial field it is expected to have every industry represented in which Negroes are engaged. Agriculture will occupy a large place in order to show the possibilities of the colored man on the farms of this state and New Jersey. Several acres of land will be devoted to space for an exhibit of landscape and truck gardening. A dairy will also be in daily operation. The mechanical trades and manufacturing will take a large place on the inside. We shall build a house, construct an engine, paint a picture, serve a dinner, all in the presence of those who come. A great concert with smaller rectacles will show the progress of Negro music. It is hoped to have a chorus of 5.000 voices to sing daily the old Negro plantation melodies, while the drama will be represented by a play entitled "Fifty Years of Freedom," by a Negro author. Church Honors Memory of Lincoln. Sunday, Feb. 16. was known as Lincoln Memorial day at the Plymouth Congregational church, Charlestown, S. G., Rev. Abraham L. De Mond pastor. Special exercises were held, in which the name and good deeds of the great emancipator were lauded. Dr. De Mond is doing a great work of uplift among the people of his parish and also finds time for many outside calls. He is a writer as well as a preacher. "Education In South Carolina" is the subject of an interesting article which appeared in the Cortland (N. Y.) Standard in January, contributed by Dr. De Mond. But God commendeth His Love toward us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.—Romans 5:8. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.—Romans 6:23.—Selected by E. W. Gilles. We beg that the public will not send notes over the phone. We must have your copy to avoid mistakes. If your matter is not worth writing, it is not worth insertion. Our enemies advertise us, Our friends support us, Everybody helps us. 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. The proceeds of the Matinee-Bazaar will be distributed among the several Clubs for relief of the worthy poor. Come and help a good cause and have a good time. 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 Sojourned Truth W. C. T. U. Mrs. I. E. Gibbs, Pres., Mrs. A. Allison, Secy "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. McCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA. Everybody is cordially invited. ORDER OF KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Thanksgiving Proclamation. TO ALL KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, COURTS OF CALANTHE, GRAND AND SUBORDINATE LODGES, OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE ORDER—GREETING. PURSUANT TO THE LAW OF THE SUPREME LODGE, I, S. W. GREEN, SUPREME CHANCELLOR OF THE ORDER OF KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF NORTH AMERICA, SOUTH AMERICA, EUROPE, ASIA, AFRICA, AND AUSTRALIA, DO DESIGNATE, SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 1913, AS THE DAY FOR ANNUAL THANKSGIVING. ALL LODGES AND COURTS ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO HAVE APPROPRIATE RELIGIOUS SERVICES ON THAT DAY. (Signed) S. W. GREEN, Supreme Chancellor. C. K. ROBINSON, S. K. of R. and S. MAUNDY THURSDAY FEAST. All Masons in good standing are invited to be present at Masonic Hall, 24th St. and 5th Ave. So. to attend the Maundy Thursday Feast given by Pillar of Beauty Chapter Rose Crox No. 14, A. and A. S. R. Committee, E. B. James, L. J. Allen, W. R. Morris. Ames Lodge of Elks of Minneapolis will give a Grand Ball at Union Temple Hall, No. 28 Washington Ave. So., on March 6th. Admission, Gents 35c Ladies 25c.-McCullough's Full Orchestra. Atty. J. Louis Erwin of Duluth was in the Twin Cities on business this week. Atty. Erwin anticipates movng to St. Paul to practice law at an early date. Mr. Chas. J. Brown returned last week from Winnipeg, where he spent a week on business and pleasure. BABIES WANTED. Children's Nursery. Mrs. Joseph Johnson, 526 7th Ave. No., will care for your children. Special attention given to Babies. Phone Nic. 2793.—Advertisement. NEW CHOP-SUEY RESTAURANT. Special Chinese Service at Foraker's Cafe. Private Rooms. The management of Foraker's Cafe, 255 1st Ave. So, has added to their service a choice line of Chinese dishes. They have fitted up private rooms over the Cafe, where they invite the patronage of the public. Don't forget that the Foraker Cafe specializes on the best 25-cent meal in the city, and the popular priced Chinese dishes will appeal to everyone. THE FORUM MEETS SUNDAY. at St. Peter's Church at 3:30 P. M. Sunday, March 2, 1913. Vocal Solo—Miss Beatrice Jackson of St. Paul. Instrumental—Miss Bessie Johnson of St. Paul. Subj. for Discussion—"Woman as a Home-Builder," led by Mr. Rufus Skinner. Subscribe for the Star. FORAKER CAFE CHANGES LOCATION. Mrs. J. M. Mask, wishes to announce that the Foraker Cafe has been moved to 255 1ST AVE. 80, up stairs, where she is prepared to serve her patrons. SUNDAY FORUM. The meeting last Sunday was well attended. Bethesda Church was well filled with many who had come to hear the best program of many meetings. Pres. Wright was in the chair, and presided very creditably during a stormy executive session. The program opened by prayer by Chaplain Robert C. Marshall, and quotations, a Piano Solo, "Mountain Stream" by Miss Adah Lewis was highly appreciated. Mr. Jackson's address upon "The unfolding of an Individual" is published below. Mr. Eldridge Williams sang a Baritone Sole, "My Faith in Thee" accompanied by Miss Essle Mason, and was heartily aplauded. The discussion, The Negro Problem led by Mr. Gale P. Hilyer was ably presented and discussed. A committee, Miss Sadle Marshall, Chm., Mrs. Mae Taylor, Mrs. Grace Johnson, Miss Alice Marshall and Mr. Geo. W. Hall were authorized to do charity work in the name of the Forum, without conflict with present organization. A good collection was raised. Benediction by chaplain Wm. Jenkins. 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. BIG BALL AND CONCERT The Pride of the West Co., No. 1, Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias will give a Grand Concert and Ball at the National Guard Armory, on April 14th. The Concert will be under the direction of Mr. Chas. H. Miller of St. P. aul, assisted by Mdme Addie Crawford-Minor. Watch the Star for the Big adv. Ames Lodge of Elks will hold meetings in Union Temple Hall, 28 Washington Ave., every 1st and 3rd Thursday. Mrs. Minnie Burwell, 1018 6th Ave. No., entertained the Gibbs Philanthropic Club, Tuesday evening, Feb. 18. Two new members were added to the club and two gentlemen's names were enrolled as honorary members. There can be no doubt as to the ultimate success of the club as long as the members continue to evince such a willingness to faithfully fulfil whatever duties that are assigned them. The interest of the club is centered at this time in the coming bazaar on the 6th of March. The department of relief work is in able hands, as the chairman of that division, Mrs. Ada Inglehart, has proven by the reports subhitted to the club. Mrs. R. J. Cooke has moved to 301 6th Ave. No. Chas. Sumner Smith has been very sick at his residence, during past week, but is improving. Thomas and Thomas of Chicago, a clever team of singers and dancers are in the city, and will play at one of our local houses. They have made good on their western trip. Mrs. J. P. Alvis is ill with pneumonia, Mr. Alvis is also on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Duncan, 3920 4th Ave. So., are sick. Mrs. Duncan has pneumonia. The name of Miss Ida Lewis was omitted from the Federated Clubs Programe by mistake. Miss Lewis rendered a Piano Solo to the delight of her hearers. The Funeral of Mr. Jas. S. Buckner was held at Lawrence Chapel last Monday. Mrs. R. A. Van Hook, the fashionable dressmaker, will make your new Easter gown, or renovate your old one. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lewis, 800 Emerson avenue, have moved to 1012 Sixth avenue north. Mrs. Lewis is one of our fashionable dressmakers. Mr. John W. Scott has again accepted the position as head waiter at the West Hotel. Mr. Chas. Dwyer is his assistant. Mr. Henry Lee, former head waiter, has resigned. WOMAN SHOT BY HUSBAND MAY LIVE. Mrs. Nellie Davis, 18, 3928 4th Ave. S., shot by her husband, Ray Davis, at her home Saturday is still in seri- ous condition at St. Mary's hospital. Physicians hold out hopes for her recovery. Davis, who shot himself in the head after wounding his wife, in- flicting a slight scalp wound, is at Central station. Both are Negroes. When you have a social, or any gathering worthy of mention, select some member as press agent, and get the names, especially the initials of persons present, and forward it to your newspaper. Do not wait to depend on your time or memory. It is necessary that we get the full names of those present COPY MUST REACH US BY WEDNESDAY. TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL WEST END BRANCH, Y. W. C. A. A large and enthusiastic audience greeted Mrs. Ward, last Sunday afternoon at the Vesper hour. Mrs. Ward, is local organized of the Loyal Temperance Legion of the W. C. T. U. and her object in meeting with the young people to organize a branch of this work. At the close of her talk Miss Elizabeth Vassar was elected President and Joseph Grissom Secretary. Mrs. Bellesen and Miss Leonard will supervise this work. The Primary department of St. James A. M. E. Church rendered several musical numbers, under the direction of Mrs. O. C. Hall. Others on the programme were Misses Evelyn Rogers, George and Hattie Bell and Hattie Hicks. Mrs. Grace Booker, recently appointed chairman of the religious service committee is a safe guarantee of successful Vesper services in the future. The Finance Committee entertained at luncheon Tuesday, the friends and members who gave service on "Tag Day." Two features were the timbals made by Mrs. O. C. Hall and the salad invented by Mrs. F. D. Parker. The Phillis Wheatley Camp Fire Girls held a mid-winter picnic at the culture club last Thursday. The Louana Camp Fire Girls had a candy-pulling at the home of Mrs. Ida Broyles, last Wednesday evening. These groups of splendid young women are trying to get the best out of life. Edith A. Leonard, Secy. The funeral of Mr. Washington Boody aged 33, was held this week. Mr. Boddy was the son of Mrs. John Bridges, and was a well known railroad porter. He died at City Hospital Feb. 17th of pneumonia. Mrs. W. R. Hardy of St. Anthony Ava., is ill at her residence. Mrs. H. R. Williams of St. Albans St. is ill. Mr. C. V. Richie left Feb. 18 for Great Falls, Mint. Mrs. Ritchie will join him next month. Mrs. Harriet Oliver entertained the Young Matron's Club Thursday afternoon. Miss Alice Marshall of Minneapolis and Miss Clara Howard of St. Paul were made members. A miss may be a matron if she be Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Richie entertained friends at their home on Feb. 17th. Among those present were Mrs. Britton, Mr. and Mrs. Moden, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Price, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Bismarck Archer, Mr. and Mrs. Cleat Oliver. Mrs. Cora Ihler, wife of Earl W. Ihler, 189 W. 3rd St., was taken ill on Feb. 15th with appendicitis. She was taken to Lutheran Hospital and was operated on last Monday. She is improving rapidly. The Masquerade and Quilt Contest given by the Social and Literary Society of Pilgrim Baptist Church was quite an enjoyable affair. Mrs. Maurice Hickman was the successful contestant. The proceeds were large and all tickets have not yet been accounted for. On next Monday night, Feb. 24, Mr. Ollie McManus will conduct a debate at the Church. That DuBois is a greater race leader than B. T. Washington. Admission Free. Why should we have such discussions? Let us admit that they are both great, and we hope they will become greater. However, if anyone wants to fight for his favorite, we may look on and enjoy it. Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Durant and Miss Ruth McGhee attended the Forum last Sunday. Grand Midwinter Entertainment Mars Lodge of Odd Fellows No. 2202, Thursday, March 6th, 1913. Hiawatha Temple, 6th and Wabasha St. McCullough's Orchestra. Admission 35c 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, 1810 12th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 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. Rellable, live, honest, hustling agents for the Twin City Star. You can make a good living with this work as a side line. Agents wanted in Milwaukee, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City, Portland, Ore., Seattle, Denver, Des Moines and Sloux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. WANTED. McLEAN "ADOPTS" NEGRO CHUM FOR 100-MILLION BABY. Five-Year-Old John Winbush Will Play with Vinson Until He is 15, Then Become Vinson's Valet. Palm Beach, Fla.—Edward B. McLean and his wife, the former Evelyn Walsh, daughter of the late Thomas R. Walsh, who have a three-year-old son, Vinson, commonly known as the "$1000,000,000 baby" because it is said he will inherit that sum, have taken a little Negro boy as their fosterling. He is John Winbush, Jr., five-year-old son of John Winbush, of P. street, near Massachusetts avenue, Washington. P T. Spencer, Mr. McLean's attorney, brought the little Negro boy to Palm Beach today, after having prepared papers, which the child's parents signed for a consideration, reilquishing their rights over the boy forever. By the contract, Mr. and Mrs. McLean do not actually adopt the child. He is not to bear their name or to inherit from them except as specified in the contract. He is, however, to be treated as an equal of young Vinson McLean and furnished with every luxury until h is fifteen years old, when he is to become Vinson's valet. Mr. McLean made this statement concerning the transaction: "I do not want my boy to grow up living the life common to children of wealthy people. I am getting this boy for my son's playmate because he is a healthy, normal, simple-minded child. The companionship of this child will keep my son mindful of the fact that he is one of the people. I don't want a son of mine a snob. The trend of wealth is in that direction. "Moreover, my son has been in the company of men, his detectives and nurses so much that he is becoming precocious. It is the best thing for him to have a healthy little bay of his own age to play with. I was brought up in the same way, first with a Negro mammy, then with a Negro boy who was my playmate and later my valet." Jack Winbush, Jr., began leading his new life when he left Washington, where he had been supplied with a fine wardrobe. He had a drawing room to himself on the Florida special on the Seaboard. He eats at table with young McLean in the family's private dining room. He is the only Negro allowed on the bathing beach. Dressed alike in white sailor suits and both bare-legged, Vinson and Jack played in the sand all morning in front of the Casino. The children made their appearance hand in hand and seemed to be great chums as they played with shovels and palls. Tonight Mr. McLean engaged one of the Negro bellboys at the hotel as a personal servant for this child. RUNNING A NEWSPAPER. Running a newspaper is a thing that every person knows how to do except the editor or manager. Nobody should ever get a roasting in its columns except the editor and his friends. On the other hand, their friends should be sweet scented, praised and banqueted. If you do something bad you want the editor to keep your name out of the paper; but, on the other hand, should you buy a new dress or hat or feed two or three of the bon tons of the town at your table or sing a solo you want a big puff and a boost, and if you don't get it you are going to stop the paper. A newspaper is something no one forgets to condemn for its mistakes, but never remember to praise it for the good it accomplishes.—The Advocate, Portland, Oregon. THE STAG Everything for Women's Wear—Popular Prices Root & Hageman women's garment store formerly "Pearce's." 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PEOPLES, 236 Boston Block, BE UP-TO-DATE BROTHERS Years ago, New York butter and Ohio, Wisconsin and Missouri Beer, were known to be the best, and swell folks always had them on their table. No one wants New York butter now, because Minnesota is the best, but some people stick to the old idea on beer. Experts Say nearest like the Imported, of any in QUESTS THE BEST rtise in CITY STAR Good Results N. W. Nic. 1534. T. S. Center 719. WILLIAM H. H. FRANKLIN. Attorney and Counselor at Law. 1020 Metropolitan Life Bldg. Notary Public. Minneapolis, Minn. THE SPIRELLA CORSET. Cora E. Anderson, Corsetier. . W. Dale. 1345 - 365 Aurora Ave. St. Paul. 1322 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. Conveniently Located. Sanitary, Modern. Chas. S. Chase, Prop. Telephone Nic. 9854. 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. I can save you money on Bell work, Installations, Fixures, Instruments, etc. Chas. W. Brown, Electrician, 725 So. Washington Ave. Nic. 1404.— Adv. D MINNEAPOLIS, MINN Defective But God commendeth His Love toward us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.—Romans 5:3. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.—Romans 6:23.—Selected by E. W. Gilles. We beg that the public will not send notes over the phone. We must have your copy to avoid mistakes. If your matter is not worth writing, it is not worth insertion. Our enemies advertise us, Our friends support us, Everybody helps us. 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. The proceeds of the Matinee-Bazaar will be distributed among the several Clubs for relief of the worthy poor. Come and help a good cause and have a good time. 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 Sojourned Truth W. C. T. U. Mrs. I. E. Gibbs, Pres., Mrs. A. Allison, Secy. "The Mother's Effort." Club'': Mrs. Luh Cratie, pres., Mrs. Mamie Sexton, sec., Mrs. Mae Glenn, honorary pres., are in charge of this entainment, and will spare no pains to make it a grand success. Remember March 6th. McCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA. Everybody is cordially invited. ORDER OF KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Thanksgiving Proclamation. TO ALL KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, COURTS OF CALANTHE, GRAND AND SUBORDINATE LODGES, OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE ORDER--GREETING. PURSUANT TO THE LAW OF THE SUPREME LODGE, I, S. W. GREEN, SUPREME CHANCELOR OF THE ORDER OF KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF NORTH AMERICA, SOUTH AMERICA, EUROPE, ASIA, AFRICA, AND AUSTRALIA, DO DESIGNATE, SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 1913, AS THE DAY FOR ANNUAL THANKSGIVING. ALL LODGES AND COURTS ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO HAVE APPROPRIATE RELIGIOUS SERVICES ON THAT DAY. (Signed) S. W. GREEN. Supreme Chancellor. C. K. ROBINSON, S. K. of R. and S. MAUNDY THURSDAY FEAST. All Masons in good standing are invited to be present at Masonic Hall, 24th St. and 5th Ave. So. to attend the Maundy Thursday Feast given by Pillar of Beauty Chapter Rose Crox No. 14, A. and A. S. R. Committee, E. B. James, L. J. Allen, W. R. Morris. Ames Lodge of Elks of Minneapolis will give a Grand Ball at Union Temple Hall, No. 28 Washington Ave. So. on March 6th. Admission, Gents 25c Ladies 25c.—McCullough's Full Orchestra. Atty. J. Louis Erwin of Duluth was in the Twin Cities on business this week. Atty. Erwin anticipates moving to St. Paul to practice law at an early date. Mr. Chas. J. Brown returned last week from Winnipeg, where he spent a week on business and pleasure. BABIES WANTED Children's Nursery. Mrs. Joseph Johnson, 526 7th Ave. No., will care for your children. Special attention given to Babies. Phone Nic. 2793.—Advertisement. NEW CHOP-BUEY RESTAURANT. Special Chinese Service at Foraker's Cafe. Private Rooms. The management of Foraker's Cafe, 255 1st Ave. So, has added to their service a choice line of Chinese dishes. They have fitted up private roms over the Cafe, where they invite the patronage of the public. Don't forget that the Foraker Cafe specializes on the best 25-cent meal in the city, and the popular priced Chinese dishes will appeal to everyone. THE FORUM MEETS SUNDAY. at St. Peter's Church at 3:30 P. M. Sunday, March 2, 1913. Vocal Solo—Miss Beatrice Jackson of St. Paul. Instrumental—Miss Bessie Johnson of St. Paul. Suhl. for Discussion—"Woman as a Home-Builder," led by Mr. Rufus Skinner. FORAKER CAFE CHANGES LOCATION. Mrs. J. M. Mask, wishes to announce that the Foraker Cafe has been moved to 255 1ST AVE. So., up stairs, where she is prepared to serve her patrons. SUNDAY FORUM. The meeting last Sunday was well attended. Bethesda Church was well filled with many who had come to hear the best program of many meetings. Pres. Wright was in the chair, and presided very creditably during a stormy executive session. The program opened by prayer by Chaplain Robert C. Marshall, and quotations, a Piano Solo, "Mountain Stream" by Miss Adah Lewis was highly appreciated. Mr. Jackson's address upon "The unfolding of an Individual" is published below. Mr. Eldridge Williams sang a Baritone Sole, "My Faith in Thee" accompanied by Miss Essie Mason, and was heartily aplauded. The discussion, The Negro Problem led by Mr. Gale P. Hillyer was ably presented and discussed. A committee, Miss Sadie Marshall, Chm, Mrs. Mae Taylor, Mrs. Grace Johnson, Miss Alice Marshall and Mr. Geo. W. Hall were authorized to do charity work in the name of the Forum, without conflict with present organization. A good collection was raised. Benediction by chaplain Wm. Jenkins. 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. BIG BALL AND CONCERT. The Pride of the West Co., No. 1, Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias will give a Grand Concert and Ball at the National Guard Armory, on April 14th. The Concert will be under the direction of Mr. Chas. H. Miller of St. Paul, assisted by Mdme Addie Crawford-Minor. Watch the Star for the big adv. Ames Lodge of Elks will hold meetings in Union Temple Hall, 28 Washington Ave., every 1st and 3rd Thursday. Mrs. Minnie Burwell, 1018 6th Ave. No., entertained the Gibbs Philanthropic Club, Tuesday evening, Feb. 18. Two new members were added to the club and two gentlemen's names were enrolled as honorary members. There can be no doubt as to the ultimate success of the club as long as the members continue to evince such a willingness to faithfully fulfil whatever duties that are assigned them. The interest of the club is centered at this time in the coming bazaar on the 6th of March. The department of relief work is in able hands, as the chairman of that division, Mrs. Ada Inglehart, has proven by the reports subhitted to the club. Mrs. R. J. Cooke has moved to 301 6th Ave. No. Chas. Sumner Smith has been very sick at his residence, during past week, but is improving. Thomas and Thomas of Chicago, a clever team of singers and dancers are in the city, and will play at one of our local houses. They have made good on their western trip. Mrs. J. P. Alvis is ill with pneumonia, Mr. Alvis is also on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Duncan, 3920 4th Ave. So., are sick. Mrs. Duncan has pneumonia. The name of Miss Ida Lewis was omitted from the Federated Clubs Programe by mistake. Miss Lewis rendered a Piano Solo to the delight of her hearers. The Funeral of Mr. Jas. S. Buckner was held at Lawrence Chapel last Monday. Mrs. R. A. Van Hook, the fashionable dressmaker, will make your new Easter gown, or renovate your old one. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lewis, 800 Emerson avenue, have moved to 1012 Sixth avenue north. Mrs. Lewis is one of our fashionable dressmakers. Mr. John W. Scott has again accepted the position as head waiter at the West Hotel. Mr. Chas. Dwyer is his assistant. Mr. Henry Lee, former head waiter, has resigned. WOMAN SHOT BY HUSBAND MAY LIVE. Mrs. Nellie Davis, 18, 3928 4th Ave. S., shot by her husband, Ray Davis, at her home Saturday is still in serious condition at St. Mary's hospital. Physicians hold out hopes for her recovery. Davs, who shot himself in the head after wounding his wife, inflicted a slight scalp wound, is at Central station. Both are Negroes. When you have a social, or any gathering worthy of mention, select some member as press agent, and get the names, especially the initials of persons present, and forward it to your newspaper. Do not wait to depend on your time or memory. It is necessary that we get the full names of those present COPY MUST REACH US BY WEDNESDAY. TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL WEST END BRANCH, Y. W. C. A. A large and enthusiastic audience greeted Mrs. Ward, last Sunday afternoon at the Vesper hour. Mrs. Ward is local organized of the Loyal Temperance Legion of the W. C. T. U. and her object in meeting with the young people to organize a branch of this work. At the close of her talk Miss Elizabeth Vassar was elected President and Joseph Grissom Secretary. Mrs. Belleisen and Miss Leonard will supervise this work. The Primary department of St. James A. M. E. Church rendered several musical numbers, under the direction of Mrs. O. C. Hall. Others on the programme were Misses Evelyn Rogers, George and Hattie Bell and Hattie Hicks. Mrs. Grace Booker, recently appointed chairman of the religious service committee is a safe guarantee of successful Vesper services in the future. The Finance Committee entertained at luncheon Tuesday, the friends and members who gave service on "Tag Day." Two features were the timbals made by Mrs. O. C. Hall and the salad invented by Mrs. F. D. Parker. The Phillis Wheatley Camp Fire Girls held a mid-winter picnic at the culture club last Thursday. The Louana Camp Fire Girls had a candy-pulling at the home of Mrs. Ida Broyles, last Wednesday evening. These groups of splendid young women are trying to get the best out of life. Edith A. Leonard, Secy. The funeral of Mr. Washington Boody aged 33, was held this week. Mr. Boddy was the son of Mrs. John Bridges, and was a well known railroad porter. He died at City Hospital Feb. 17th of pneumonia. Mrs. W. R. Hardy of St. Anthony Ave., is ill at her residence. Mrs. H. R. Williams of St. Albans St. is ill. Mr. C. V., Richie left Feb. 18 for Great Falls, Mint. Mrs. Ritchie will join him next month. Mrs. Harriet Oliver entertained the Young Matron's Club Thursday afternoon. Miss Alice Marshall of Minneapolis and Miss Clara Howard of St. Paul were made members. A miss may be a matron if she has Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Richie entertained friends at their home on Feb. 17th. Among those present were Mrs. Britton, Mr. and Mrs. Moden, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Price, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Bismarck Archer, Mr. and Mrs. Cleat Oliver. Mrs. Cora Ihler, wife of Earl W. Ihler, 189. W. 3rd St., was taken ill on Feb. 15th with appendicitis. She was taken to Lutheran Hospital and was operated on last Monday. She is improving rapidly. The Masquerade and Quilt Contest given by the Social and Literary Society of Pilgrim Baptist Church was quite an enjoyable affair. Mrs. Maurice Hickman was the successful contest. The proceeds were large and all tickets have not yet been accounted for. On next Monday night, Feb. 24, Mr. Oille McManus will conduct a debate at the Church. That DuBois is a greater race leader than B. T. Washington. Admission Free. Why should we have such discussions? Let us admit that they are both great, and we hope they will become greater. However, if anyone wants to fight for his favorite, we may look on and enjoy it. Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Durant and Miss Ruth McGhee attended the Forum last Sunday. 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. 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. Rollable, 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. Admission 35c WANTED. McLEAN "ADOPTS" NEGRO CHUM FOR 100-MILLION BABY. Five-Year-Old John Winbush Will Play with Vinson Until He is 15, Then Become Vinson's Valet. Palm Beach, Fla.—Edward B. McLean and his wife, the former Evelyn Walsh, daughter of the late Thomas R. Walsh, who have a three-year-old son, Vinson, commonly known as the "$1000,000,000 baby" because it is said he will inherit that sum, have taken a little Negro boy as their fostering. He is John Winbush, Jr., five-year-old son of John Winbush, of P. street, near Massachusetts avenue, Washington. P T. Spencer, Mr. McLean's attorney, brought the little Negro boy to Palm Beach today, after having prepared papers, which the child's parents signed for a consideration, relinquishing their rights over the boy forever. By the contract, Mr. and Mrs. McLean do not actually adopt the child. He is not to bear their name or to inherit from them except as specified in the contract. He is, however, to be treated as an equal of young Vinson McLean and furnished with every luxury until h is fifteen years old, when he is to become Vinson's valet. Mr. McLean made this statement concerning the transaction: "I do not want my boy to grow up living the life common to children of wealthy people. I am getting this boy for my son's playmate because he is a healthy, normal, simple-minded child. The companionship of this child will keep my son mindful of the fact that he is one of the people. I don't want a son of mine a snob. The trend of wealth is in that direction. "Moreover, my son has been in the company of men, his detectives and nurses so much that he is becoming precocious. It is the best thing for him to have a healthy little bay of his own age to play with. I was brought up in the same way, first with a Negro mammy, then with a Negro boy who was my playmate and later my valet." Jack Winbush, Jr., began leading his new life when he left Washington, where he had been supplied with a fine wardrobe. He had a drawing-room to himself on the Florida special on the Seaboard. He eats at table with young McLean in the family's private dining room. He is the only Negro allowed on the bathing beach. Dressed alike in white sailor suits and both bare-legged, Vinson and Jack played in the sand all morning in front of the Casino. The children made their appearance hand in hand and seemed to be great chums as they played with shovels and pails. Tonight Mr. McLean engaged one of the Negro bellboys at the hotel as a personal servant for this child. RUNNING A NEWSPAPER. Running a newspaper is a thing that every person knows how to do except the editor or manager. Nobody should ever get a roasting in its columns except the editor and his friends. On the other hand, their friends should be sweet scented, praised and banqueted. If you do something bad you want the editor to keep your name out of the paper; but, on the other hand, should you buy a new dress or hat or feed two or three of the bon tons of the town at your table or sing a solo you want a big puff and a boost, and if you don't get it you are going to stop the paper. A newspaper is something no one forgets to condemn for its mistakes, but never remember to praise it for the good it accomplishes. —The Advocate, Portland, Oregon. A Everything for Women's Wear—Popular Prices Root & Hageman women's Garment Store formerly "Pearson" 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 distinguish the difference between "good en difference between ordinary new Chinese chef it attracts well as favorable mention. ment to prove to you By actual personal ter than you'd ever Believe If you did which distinguish this cafe from all of between "good enough" and the "B between ordinary service and cure. see chef it attracting a good deal of a favorable mention. Avenue MINNEAPOLIS THE NEWLY FURNISHED RU THE NEW BERT HOTEL ST 2176 TOM'S PLACE STREET S. and TON AVE. S. Gas Kitchen for Man and Prop. MINNEAPOLIS BUILD YOUR HOUSE NOW! The Material is Cheaper and you can s next 60 days—See. PEOPLES, 23 We want to prove to you By actual personal test how much better than you'd ever believe If you didn't try the features which distinguish this cafe from all others. The difference between "good enough" and the "Best" is the difference 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, THIRTY-FIVE NEWLY FURNISHED THE N. ALBERT I. TELEPHONE N. W. NICOLLET. 2176 621-23 THIRD STREET'S. and 727 WASHINGTON AVE. S. T. W. Galbreath, Prop. BUILD YOUR WHY? Because Material is Cheap. Building during next 60 days—8 Minneapolis. THIRTY-FIVE NEWLY FURNISHED ROOMS THE NEW ALBERT HOTEL TELEPHONE N. W. NICOLLET 2176 TOM'S PLACE 602-23 THIRD STREET S. and 727 WASHINGTON AVE. S. Gas Kitchen Service for Man and Wife T. W. Galbreath, Prop. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Gas and Electric Lighted Vacuum Cleaned Rooms $1.75 $2.00 $2.50 $3.00 per week WHY? Because Material is Cheaper and you can save $200 on your Building during next 60 days—See, PEOPLES, 236 Boston Block, Minneapolis. GOLDEN GRAIN BELT BLEBS Foreign Beer that Golden Grain Belt is the new America. Be wise. SERVE YOUR GU Adver THE TWIN G and Get G N. W. Cedar 4525. Open Day and Night. Sign Beer Experts S in Belt is the nearest like the imp see. YOUR GUESTS TH Advertise in THE TWIN CITY STAR Get Good Re Foreign Beer Experts Say that Golden Grain Belt is the nearest like the Imported, of any in America. Be wise. SERVE YOUR GUESTS THE BEST Advertise in THE TWIN CITY STAR and Get Good Results The Busy Bee Cafe W. F. T. CHANDLER, PROP. First Class A La Carte Meals at all Hours and Right Prices, Quick and Satisfactory Service, Private Dining Room for Ladies and Special Parties. REGULAR DINNER 25 CENTS. FROM 11:30 TO 3. Classes for Beginners. Mrs. R. C. McCallough, 1813 5th Ave. So., teaches classes from 7 to 10:30 A. M., and from 3 to 8:30 P. M. For information call South 4021. FIRST CLASS DRESSMAKING PLAIN AND FANCY SEWING. Mrs. R. A. Vanhook. 3612 ELLIOT AVE. SO. Minneapolis. Phone Colfax 3596. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. Subscribe for the Star. --- By actual personal test how or Believe if you didn't try the this cafe from all others. The enough" and the "Best" is the service and cure. Our ing a good deal of attention as MINNEAPOLIS, MINN URNISHED ROOMS NEW HOTEL TOM'S PLACE Gas Kitchen Service for Man and Wife MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Gas and Electric Lighted Vacuum Cleaned Rooms $1.75 $2.00 $2.50 $3.00 per week OR HOUSE NOW! Paper and you can save $200 on your Sec. PEOPLES, 236 Boston Block, BE UP-TO-DATE BROTHERS Years ago, New York butter and Ohio, Wisconsin and Missouri Beer, were known to be the best, and swell folks always had them on their table. No one wants New York butter now, because Minnesota is the best, but some people stick to the old idea on beer. Experts Say nearest like the Imported, of any in QUESTS THE BEST rtise in CITY STAR Good Results N. W. Nic. 1534. T. S. Center 719. WILLIAM H. H. FRANKLIN. Attorney and Counselor at Law. 1020 Metropolitan Life Bldg. Notary Public. Minneapolis, Minn. THE SPIRELLA CORSET. Cora E. Anderson, Corsettier. . W. Dale. 1345 — 365 Aurora Ave. St. Paul. THE HOTEL CHASE. 1322 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. Conveniently Located. Sanitary, Modern. Chas. S. Chase, Prop. Telephone Nic. 9854. 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. I can save you money on Bell work, Installations, Fixtures, Instruments, etc. Chas. W. Brown, Electrician, 725 So. Washington Ave. Nle. 1402.—Adv. 2 BANK STO ALEXANDER W. M. COURT 22 Working Men's Social Club OLIVER BROS., Managers PHONE: Nicolel 9306 206 So. Second St. Minneapolis, Minn. A. G. Banks Geo. Watkins The Cosmopolitan Buffet and Grill Wines, Liquors and Cigars PALM ROOM. VOCAL ENTERTAINERS. 40 East 3rd St. St. Paul Phones, N. W. Cedar 9128, Night Call Cedar 9128. PAEGEL WILL MAKE YOUR WATCH KEEP TIME. We do the best WATCH, CLOCK and JEWELRY REPAIRING in the city at lowest prices. SPECIAL AGENTS for the HAMILTON, ELGIN, WALTHAM and ROCKFORD RAILROAD WATCHES. R. H. HEGENER 207 Nicelet TWIN CITY BADGERS. Full hollow ground. 615 each. Dep- tressable. 1000 each. 1000 each. Cillette blades sharpened. Dough for all single edged blades No. Out- swing ground. J. M. MORRIS Real Estate, Loans and Collections. 508 Boston Block, Minneapolis, Minn. Thos. H. Lyles 322 Wabasha St., St. Paul. Undertaker and Embalmer Lady Assistant When Desired. Free Service of Chapel and Organ Residence, 673 St. Anthony Ave., Tel.: Dale 2947. Calls answered Day or Night IN MINNEAPOLIS OR ST. PAUL Both Phones 508. SMOKE THE BEST Sight Draft 5C CIGAR W. S CONRAD CO., Distributors 8 NORTH SIXTH STREET Southern Theatre SevenCorners 15th and Washington Avenues So. Refined Vaudeville Moving Picture Shows Continuous Performance Admission 10 Cents Children 5 Cents Peterson, The Druggist 1501 Washington Ave. So. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS. He Sollicits Your Patronage. OVER 65 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. 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New York Branch Office, through Washington, D.C. 1 WASHINGTON UNION WASHINGTON AS A MASON Facsimile of His Interesting Letter to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Fellow citizens and brothers, of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania I have received your address with all the feelings of Brotherly affection wishes with those sentiments, for the Society, which it was calculated to excite: instrument in the lands of Providence he promote order and union , and erect up a solid foundation the true principles of government , is only to have shared with many others in a labour , the result of which let us hope , with proof through all ages , a sanctuary for brothers and a lodge for the ancients . _ Permit me to reciprocate your prayers for my temporal happiness , and to sapphire that we may all treat hereafter in that eternal temple whose builder is the great architect of the Universa 27 Dec 1799 Acre of Benton Georgian Lumber to the Dedekh Benton from the Grand Lodge Master G. Church 1799 SAYS Johnnie Bull to Uncle Sam: "I want to shake your hand On this the birthday of the man Who fathered your fine land. Though once my thoughts of him wer I've changed my notions quite, And now I say to you, old pard, Q, W, was all right." WASHINGTON Facsimile of His to the Grand Lodge Fellow citizens of the Grand Lodge I have sent with all the feeling wings and those society, which it is to have be instrument in the to promote order and a solid foundation grantment, is one many others in a t which let us keep always, a sanctuary a lodge for the on prayers for any and to supplicate thee thereafter in whore built in of the Universe 27 Dec 1792 President of the United Gregory to the Lodge of the Grand Lodge DOING GOOD. 'Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours And ask them what report they bore to heaven. —Edward Young. So many gods, so many creeds, So many paths that wind and wind, While just the art of being kind Is all the sad world needs. —Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Somebody did a golden deed; Somebody proved a friend in need; Somebody sang a beautiful song; Somebody served the whole day long. Was that "somebody" you? Send to the Star your News. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS TWIN CITY STAR NGTON SAYS Uncle Sam to Johnnie Bull: "I'm glad to shake your hand. Though once you made a sad mistake, Today you understand. Good for Washington, you now can see, Was a patron of the sublime. It took you years to find it out—I knew it all the time." AS A MASON Interesting Letter age of Pennsylvania and brothers, of Pennsylvania received your address of brotherly affection treatments, for the is calculated to excite: en, in any depose, an lands of Providence union, and erect upon the true principles of to have shared art labour, the result of ark prove through any for brothers and ties. to deciprocate your personal happiness, that we may all that eternal temple, the great architect E. Washington BETTER POLITICS. Something can be done by good laws, more can be done by honest administration of the laws, but most of all can be done by frowning resolutely on the preachers of vague discontent. In our political and social life alike, in order permanently to succeed, we must base our conduct on the Decalogue and the Golden Rule. Quack remedies of the universal cure-all type are generally as noxious to the body corporal as to the body corporal. We must do our duty by the state. We must frown down dishonesty and corruption and war for honesty and righteousness. -Theodore Roosevelt. Subscribe for the Star. PAID UP SUBSCRIBERS are our best "Boosters" Are you one? COUNSEL FOR ADVANCEMENT. Precepts Adopted by the Tuskegee Negro Conference. The following declarations of principles were adopted by the Tuskegee Negro farmers' conference during its recent session at the Tuskegee institute in Alabama: "At this twenty-second annual meeting of the Tuskegee annual Negro conference, fifty years after Abraham Lincoln set us free, we rejoice at the evidences we see around us of the progress of the people of our race. "While we rejoice in the opportunities that have come to us with emancipation, we recognize that complete freedom can come to us only as we gain the knowledge that will fit us to use these opportunities. "We therefore urge upon our people everywhere, especially upon our teachers and preachers, to see to it that the masses of our people are given the kind of education that will fit them to be honest, industrious and law abiding citizens. "We advise all of our people through their local conferences, business leagues or other organizations to urge upon the proper authorities and also upon their own people the wisdom and necessity of improving the school-houses, lengthening the school terms and of securing teachers who are able to fit the education in the schoolroom to the needs of the community outside. "We are glad to learn by the last census that during the first fifty years of our freedom something like 70 per cent of our people have learned to read and write. We urge especially upon the farmers of our race to make use of this knowledge, to read the agricultural papers, make themselves acquainted with the best scientific methods of improving their lands, increasing their stock and help to bring in an era in the south when the farmer will stop robbing the land and begin enriching it. "In this connection we are glad to know that our farmers are making progress, as is shown by the presence here today of a colored man who raised 200 bushels of corn upon one acre of land, thereby winning among 10,000 contestants the second prize offered by the state of Alabama to the farmers who raised the largest amount of corn per acre. "In conclusion we urge upon all of our people north and south to make this fiftieth anniversary of our freedom the beginning of a more united effort to the end that the progress of the next fifty years may be even more rapid, more enduring and more worthy of the respect of the world than that of the past." FRATERNAL INSTITUTIONS. Hearty Support For Those Which Meet Definite Needs of People. Richmond, Va.-The National Ideal Benefit society, of which A. W. Holmes is the national president, is the youngest fraternal organization in this city. It was organized about six months ago and is forging rapidly to the front. It is filling an important place in this community and in other parts of the state where its claims have been presented to the public. One of the most encouraging signs of progress in business, education and church life among our people at this the fiftieth year of the race's freedom is the trend toward closer union for mutual uplift. The National Ideal Benefit society therefore has not come upon the scene too early, but at a time which calls for concerns of its kind to strengthen the great fraternal chain which must eventually encircle the whole race, protect its members in the time of illness and gloom and give hope and self reliance to those who are making the fight up through difficulties to higher planes of usefulness and citizenship. The outlook for business enterprises is brighter because a larger number of persons of means and business qualifications are co-operating and giving the benefit of their experience to movements for racial advancement. Again, the business man of today can gather around him better prepared assistants than was possible to do a few years ago. Young men and women of business training may be easily secured. The concern which gives employment to members of the race if properly conducted will prosper. The fraternal organization which meets the definite needs of the people should receive hearty support. Correct business methods, faithfully kept records and promptly met claims are features of this new mutual benefit society, which is destined to spread throughout the United States. The promoters of the society are well known in the business, religious and educational life of the city. Among others interested in the amelioration of conditions among our people worthy of mention is the Bragg Broa.' concern for securing better housing for members of the race. Segregation laws cannot stop the progress of the determined, thrifty class of Afro-Americans who know how to overcome difficulties. The Anglo-American finance corporation directed by John Mitchell, Jr., is another strong organisation with large possibilities for defeating unjust municipal enactments. You hear that boy laughing? You think he's all fun! But the angels laugh, too, at the good he has done; The children laugh loud as they troop to his call, And the poor man that knows him laughs loudest of all. —Oliver Wendell Holmes. LAUGHING HUMOR OF THE DAY Simplified Spelling. "There's a dead horse on Kosciuski street," announced a Brooklyn patrolman, coming into the station after his day on duty. "Well, make out a report," ordered the sergeant. "Why, you make out the report, don't you, sergeant?" "I don't. Make out your own reports You've passed your civil service examinations." Mike equipped himself with a pen and began scratching laboriously Presently the scratching stopped "Sergeant," he asked, "how d'you spell Koscusko?" "G'wan. You're writing that report." An interval of silence. Then, "Sergeant, how do you spell Koscusko street?" "Stop bothering me," the sergeant ordered. "I'm no information buseau." Pretty soon the patrolman got up clapped on his helmet and started for the door. "Where are you goin'?" demanded the sergeant. "I'm a goin'," said the policeman, "to drag that dead horse around into Myrtle avenue." "Everybody's Magazine." Silencing the Barber Germany Schaefer, that intercede merrymaker of the side lines, entered a local barber shop and expressed a desire for a shave. The barber looked at him indulgently and suggested a hair cut. Germany demurred. His hair was already fighting length. "But it looks ragged," the barber insisted as he let his hand slide over the stubble. Germany sighed. "All right," he said resignedly; "gimme a shave, a hair cut, a facial message and a shampoo—go as far as you like for 15 cents!" And the barber said no more. "I left two bits with him," said Germany, "but when the brush boy bore down on me with his teeth set and a ten cent glitter in his shining age I threw out my chest and passed him as a pay car passes a tramp!"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Good Measure. The following conversation once took place between two Quakers: "Martha, does thee love me?" asked a Quaker youth of one at whose shrine his heart's holiest feelings had been offered up. "Why, Seth," answered she; "we are commanded to love one another, are we not?" "Ah, Martha, but does thee regard me with the feeling the world calls love?" "I hardly know what to tell thee, Seth. I have greatly feared that my heart is an erring one. I have tried to bestow my love on all, but I may have sometimes thought perhaps that thee was getting rather more than thy share."—Life. The Ready Retort Mrs. Winfall, a society woman, always allowed the housekeeper to hire her servants. One morning, however, the mistress wished to interview the cook, who had been engaged only the day before. "What is your name?" inquired the lady. "Mrs. McCarty," replied the cook. "Do you expect to be called Mrs. McCarty?" "Oh, no, ma'am, not if you have an alarm clock."-Harper's Magazine. Nothing to It. The Squirrel Hill blond and the Mount Washington brunette were discussing ethical questions. "I wonder if girls ever propose?" "I doubt it." "Then you think there's nothing in this leap year business?" "Not a thing. A man who would let a girl propose to him would be small enough to refer her to his father."—Pittsburgh Post. An Abandoned Story. This is the story of Peleg Outcake, a farmer who didn't talk dialect, and John B. Hustle, a New Yorker who didn't talk about Broadway all the time, both types often met with in real life. But, pshaw! What's the use of writing that kind of a story? Nobody would read it—Kansas City Journal. 'Twaa Ever Thus. "Pt, what does it mean when you say that prices fluctuate?" "It means, my son, that they go up and down. When it's something you have got to buy the price goes up, and when it's something you've got to sell the price goes down." - Judge's Library. The German Professor. Servant (rushing into the room)—For heaven's anke, professor, your little boy climbed into the pear tree, and the branch broke, and—Professor—Now, calm yourself; don't get so excited! The tree has other branches.—Der Guchasten (Berlin). "There's a tramp at the door with a sticky automobile. Wants to know if we can give him a set of old tires." -Washington Herald. Not With a Relish. "You don't like corn on the cob?" "Not very much. But how did you know?" "You eat it so gracefully."--Detroit Free Press. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCURCH 5th Ave. Se. 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, 223 St. between 9th and 10th Aves. Services every Sunday 10:30 a.m. m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school at 12:30. Rev. F. M. Lewis, Pastor. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 115 Eighth Ave. Se. Sunday services at 11 a.m. 8 p.m. Sunday School at 1 p.m. Rev. E. R. Edward, Pastor. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH, 1180 Eighth Street Se. 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. Withers, Pastor. The People's Christian Mission, Rev. G. W. Mitchell 1204 Washington Ave. Se. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. H. P. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller Sts. All are welcome. ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Services 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Rev. G. W. Camp, Pastor. All are welcome. LODGES. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR. Deputy, installs and organizes Chapters of The O. E. Star. Pleased to consult any one interested. Residence Mrs. Anna B. Harris, Grand District 285 Rende St. St. Paul, Minn. PETER B. 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Permit me to reciprocate your prayers for my temporal happiness, and to supplicate that we may all treat hereafter in that eternal temple, whose a builder is the great architect of the Universe. SAYS Johnnie Bull to Uncle Sam "I want to shake your hand On this the birthday of the man Who fathered your fine land. Though once my thoughts of him were hand, I've changed my notions quite, And now I say to you, old pard, Q. W. was all right." WASHINGTON Facsimile of His to the Grand Lodge Fellow citizens of the Grand Lodge I have read with all the feeling with the love and love society, which it is to have be instituted in the to promote order and a solid foundation government, is only many others in a t which but we hope skep, a spirit a lodge for the orn Permit an prayers for my life and to supplicate meet there after in before a builder is of the Univers 27 The 1792 known of another congregation to the Lodge been from Grand Lodge DOING GOOD. "Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours And ask them what report they bore to heaven. —Edward Young. So many gods, so many creeds, So many paths that wind and wind, While just the art of being kind Is all the sad world needs. —Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Somebody did a golden deed; Somebody proved a friend in need; Somebody sang a beautiful song; Somebody served the whole day long. Was that "somebody" you? Send to the Star your News. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS. TWIN CITY STAR NGTON SAYS Uncle Sam to Johnnie Bull: "I'm glad to shake your hand. Though once you made a sad mistake, Today you understand. George Washington, you now can see, Was a patriot most sublime. It took you years to find it out— I knew it all the time." AS A MASON Interesting Letter age of Pennsylvania and brothers, of Pennsylvania received your address of brotherly affection treatments, for the calculated to excite: er, in any deposition, an lands of Providence union, and erect upon the true principles of to have shared art labour, the result of work prove through any for brothers and tears. to reciprocate your personal happiness, that we may all that eternal temple the great architect E. Washington BETTER POLITICS. Something can be done by good laws, more can be done by honest administration of the laws, but most of all can be done by frowning resolutely on the preachers of vague discontent. In our political and social life alike, in order permanently to succeed, we must base our conduct on the Decalogue and the Golden Rule. Quack remedies of the universal cure-all type are generally as noxious to the body politic as to the body corporal. We must do our duty by the state. We must frown down dishonesty and corruption and war for honesty and righteousness—Theodore Roosevelt. Subscribe for the Star. PAID UP SUBSCRIBERS are our best "Boosters." Are you one? --- COUNSEL FOR ADVANCEMENT. Precepts Adopted by the Tuskagee Negro Conference. The following declarations of principles were adopted by the Tuskegee Negro farmers' conference during its recent session at the Tuskegee institute in Alabama: "At this twenty-second annual meeting of the Tuskegee annual Negro conference, fifty years after Abraham Lincoln set us free, we rejoice at the evidences we see around us of the progress of the people of our race. "While we rejoice in the opportunities that have come to us with emancipation, we recognize that complete freedom can come to us only as we gain the knowledge that will fit us to use these opportunities. "We therefore urge upon our people everywhere, especially upon our teachers and preachers, to see to it that the masses of our people are given the kind of education that will fit them to be honest, industrious and law abiding citizens. "We advise all of our people through their local conferences, business leagues or other organizations to urge upon the proper authorities and also upon their own people the wisdom and necessity of improving the schoolhouses, lengthening the school terms and of securing teachers who are able to fit the education in the schoolroom to the needs of the community outside. "We are glad to learn by the last census that during the first fifty years of our freedom something like 70 percent of our people have learned to read and write. We urge especially upon the farmers of our race to make use of this knowledge, to read the agricultural papers, make themselves acquainted with the best scientific methods of improving their lands, increasing their stock and help to bring in an era in the south when the farmer will stop robbing the land and begin enriching it. "In this connection we are glad to know that our farmers are making progress, as is shown by the presence here today of a colored man who raised 200 bushels of corn upon one acre of land, thereby winning among 10,000 contestants the second prize offered by the state of Alabama to the farmers who raised the largest amount of corn per acre. "In conclusion we urge upon all of our people north and south to make this fifth anniversary of our freedom the beginning of a more united effort to the end that the progress of the next fifty years may be even more rapid, more enduring and more worthy of the respect of the world than that of the past." FRATERNAL. INSTITUTIONS. Hearty Support For Those Which Meet Definite Needs of People. Richmond, Va.-The National Ideal Benefit society, of which A. W. Holmes is the national president, is the youngest fraternal organization in this city. It was organized about six months ago and is forging rapidly to the front. It is filling an important place in this community and in other parts of the state where its claims have been presented to the public. One of the most encouraging signs of progress in business, education and church life among our people at this the fifth year of the race's freedom is the trend toward closer union for mutual uplift. The National Ideal Benefit society therefore has not come upon the scene too early, but at a time which calls for concerns of its kind to strengthen the great fraternal chain which must eventually encircle the whole race, protect its members in the time of illness and gloom and give hope and self reliance to those who are making the fight up through difficulties to higher planes of usefulness and citizenship. The outlook for business enterprises is brighter because a larger number of persons of means and business qualifications are co-operating and giving the benefit of their experience to movements for racial advancement. Again, the business man of today can gather around him better prepared assistants than was possible to do a few years ago. Young men and women of business training may be easily secured. The concern which gives employment to members of the race if properly conducted will prosper. The fraternal organization which meets the definite needs of the people should receive hearty support. Correct business methods, faithfully kept records and promptly met claims are features of this new mutual benefit society, which is destined to spread throughout the United States. The promoters of the society are well known in the business, religious and educational life of the city. Among others interested in the amelioration of conditions among our people worthy of mention is the Bragg Broa' concern for securing better housing for members of the race. Segregation laws cannot stop the progress of the determined, thrifty class of Afro-Americans who know how to overcome difficulties. The Anglo-American finance corporation directed by John Mitchell, Jr., is another strong organisation with large possibilities for defending unjust municipal enactments. You hear that boy laughing? You think he's all fun: But the angels laugh, too, at the good he has done: The children laugh loud as they troop to his call, And the poor man that knows him laughs loudest of all. —Oliver Wendell Holmes. LAUGHING. HUMOR OF THE DAY Simplified Spelling. "There's a dead horse on Koscuskue street," announced a Brooklyn patrolman, coming into the station after his day on duty. "Well, make out a report," ordered the sergeant. "Why, you make out the report, don't you, sergeant?" "I don't. Make out your own reports You've passed your civil service examinations." Mike equipped himself with a pen and began scratching laboriously Presently the scratching stopped "Sergeant," he asked, "how d'you spell Koscusko?" "G'wan. You're writing that report." An interval of silence. Then, "Sergeant, how do you spell Koscuskue street?" "Stop bothering me," the sergeant ordered. "I'm no information bu sean." Pretty soon the patrolman got up dapped on his helmet and started for the door. "Where are you goin'?" demanded the sergeant. "I'm a-goin'," said the policeman, "to drag that dead horse around into Myrtle avenue." "Everybody's Magazine. Silencing the Barber Germany Schaefer, that observescent merrymaker of the side lines, entered a local barber shop and expressed a desire for a shave. The barber looked at him indulgently and suggested a hair cut. Germany demurred. His hair was already fighting length. "But it looks ragged," the barber insisted as he let his hand slide over the stubble. Germany sighed. "All right," he said resignedly; "gimme a shave, a hair cut, a facial message and a shampoo—go as far as you like for 15 cents." And the barber said no more. "I left two bits with him," said Germany, "but when the brush boy bore down on me with his teeth set and a ten cent glitter in his shining eye I threw out my chest and passed him as a pay car passes a tramp!"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Good Measure. The following conversation once took place between two Quakers: "Martha, does thee love me?" asked a Quaker youth of one at whose shrine his heart's holiest feelings had been offered up. "Why, Seth," answered she; "we are commanded to love one another, are we not? "Ah, Martha, but does thee regard me with the feeling the world calls love? "I hardly know what to tell thee, Seth. I have greatly feared that my heart is an erring one. I have tried to bestow my love on all, but I may have sometimes thought perhaps that thee was getting rather more than thy share."—Life The Ready Retort Mrs. Winfall, a society woman, always allowed the housekeeper to hire her servants. One morning, however, the mistress wished to interview the cook, who had been engaged only the day before. "What is your name?" inquired the lady. "Mrs. McCarty," replied the cook. "Do you expect to be called Mrs. McCarty?" "Oh, no, ma'am, not if you have an alarm clock."—Harper's Magazine. Nothing to It. The Squirrel Hill blond and the Mount Washington brunette were discussing ethical questions. "I wonder if girls ever propose?" "I doubt it." "Then you think there's nothing in this leap year business?" "Not a thing. A man who would let a girl propose to him would be small enough to refer her to his father."—Pittsburgh Post. An Abandoned Story. This is the story of Peleg Oatcake, a farmer who didn't talk dinlet, and John B. Hustle, a New Yorker who didn't talk about Broadway all the time, both types often met with in real life. But, pshaw! What's the use of writing that kind of a story? Nobody would read it.—Kansas City Journal. "Twas Ever Thus. "Ph, what does it mean when you say that prices fluctuate?" "It means, my son, that they go up and down. When it's something you have got to buy the price goes up, and when it's something you've got to sell the price goes down."—Judge's Library. The German Professor, Servant (rushing into the room)—For heaven's sake, professor, your little boy climbed into the pear tree, and the branch broke, and— Professor—Now, calm yourself; don't get so excited! The tree has other branches.—Der Guchasten (Berlin). "There's a tramp at the door with a sticky automobile. Wants to know if we can give him a set of old tires." -Washington Herald. Not With a Relish. "You don't like corn on the cob?" "Not very much. But how did you know?" "You eat it so gracefully."--Detroit Free Press. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCURCH 6th Ave. So. and 27th St. Minn. Rev A. H. Leaitad, Rector. Service at 8 o'clock P. M. All are invited. Come. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 323 St. between 9th and 10th Ave. Services every day at 9:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Sunday school at 12:30. Rev. F. M. Lewis, Pastor. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 118 Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services at 11 a.m., 8 p.m. Sunday School at 1 p.m. Rev. E. R. Edwards, Pastor. SETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH, 1180 Eighth Street So. Preaching every Sunday morning and evening. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 6th Avenue W. So. Services morning and evening each Sunday. Rev. M. W. Witheys, Pastor. The People's Christian Mission Rev. G. W. Mitchell 1204 Washington Ave. So. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. mr. 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. PETER Funeral Director and Embalmer Res. 3123 18 Ave. So. Phones: N' W. South 4596 T. S. North 304 D. W. BAYNOR N. W. Phone Nlc. 4055 Special Attention Given Ladies' Work STAR PANTORIUM E. H. PAUL, Prop. Dry Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing SHOE SHINING PARLOR 110 Wash. Ave. N. MINNEAPOLIS Goods Called for and Delivered Promptly T. S. Phone 3073 N. W. Main 0592 The Porters and Waiters Club Incorporated GLOVER SHULL, President Waiters for Parties Furnished Also Porters 311 Hennepin Ave. Mpls. "THE BIG THREE" Next Thursday Night [Picture of three men in formal attire]. EDW. PIPKIN, P. H. SOUTHALL, ROBT. GLENN. DANCING EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT. 1311 WASHINGTON AVE. SQ., MINNEAPOLIS. Golden Rule Tailors 8. BLUMMER, PROP. 1311 WASHINGTON AVENUE SO. SUITS OR OVERCOATS MADE TO ORDER. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO CLEANING, PRESSING, REPAIRING. CLOTHES CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. : : : : POPULAR PRICER SHOE REPAIR Men's Sewed Sales, ..... 75a Ladies " " ..... 68a Men's Netted " " ..... 68a Rubber Heals, " " ..... 49a Ladies and Boys' nailed sales ..... 49a SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1426 WASHINGTON AVENUE SOUTH SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. THE TWIN CITY STAR NEGRO PROGRESSIVE. Vol. 3 Saturday, Feb. 22, 1913 No. 25 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 Geo. B. Kelley Duluth, Minn. "Head of the Lakes" Representative. Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ..... 1.25 8 MONTHS ..... $.75 CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTION $2.50. Special rates furnished on application Subscribers are earnestly requeste 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 subscriptions 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. The intermarriage bill was defeated in Kansas and Iowa. SHALL THE UNITED STATES BUILD HIGHWAYS? It is a question which is slowly but surely forcing itself upon the National Legislature. Many Senators and Representatives now believe that the building of a system of National Highways is of more economic importance than any other public work—more vital than the question of a large navy, more useful than any river and harbor improvement, more necessary than the Panama Canal. For Highways are built and owned by the people and are free to all the people. A few years ago road bills had short shrift in Congress—at present there are nearly a hundred bills before Congress dealing with road building in one form or another. Although the "good roads" idea has been gathering force and headway for many years, its advocates are still pulling in many directions. Some road associations want State Highways with National Aid. Others want State Highways without National Aid. Still others want good roads paid for by the counties through which they pass, without any aid. One, at least, believes firmly that the question is not only one for States, Counties, Cities and Towns, but for the Nation. The National Highway Association believes that the beginning of a comprehensive good road system for the Nation must be made by the Federal Government. Such a system—as outlined on the map published here—consists of fifty thousand miles of National Highways. It is not intended that this map should represent the entire good road system needed by the United States. It is merely a tentative suggestion of the National System of National Highways, from which good roads built by States, by Counties, and by Cities and Towns, would grow and multiply. Mayor Nye is right about beggars, and charitable solicitors, REV. WITHERS, Rev. King, and many of our Women who are thriving on Charity should be sent to the workhouse. It is a shame that the records of the Civic and Commerce Assn. show things against many of our leading Negroes, everything from a 'Church Chitterling Social to a real estate steal. Some preachers visit buffet-fliats for Charity, and many women solicitors for Charity Clubs make their rounds to the Men's Clubs and "for old times sake" partake of high balls and other stunts naturally follow. There is more vice sanctioned than exposed by these charity workers. We believe that entertainments given for Charity by those who are trustworthy and solicitation by correspondence, would produce the funds required. There are too many persons, especially women who want Notority and the best way to get it is to Go every where, See everything, and DO ANYTHING, in the name of Charity, which at present, is a source of many evils and a nuisance. READ THE STAR--IT'S NEWS Subscribe for the Star. THE UNFOLDING OF AN INDIVIDUAL. By Madison Jackson Esq., at the Minneapolis Sunday Forum on Feb. 16, 1913. If you could take the brains of a new-born babe in your hand and examine it, naturalists inform us, it would appear as smooth as glass. It is composed, they say, of a vast number of smaller intelligences productive of harmony in the aggregate. It began with a simple cell, which intelligently, added unto itself; then, through a process of division and sub-division, also invoking intelligence, each sub-division playing the part of the original; grew until it became large enough to be called a brain with a mind. Now there are two classes of philosophers in the world holding divergent views with reference to this mind. One is called the monist; the other, the duelist. The duelist is also called a vitalist. His contention is this: that the brain and mind are separate and distinct, that the mind is of inner growth, whatever that means, and in reality, is the vital spark. The monist, on the other hand, contends that the causes, purely physical, which gave origin to brain also gave birth to mind. He reduces every thing in the universe to one great law-substance. This comprises two ideas, matter and force. Give me matter and force, shouts the monist, and I will show you how to reconstruct the universe. Dualism, may I remark, is every form of religion leading to theism; while monism leads directly to pantheism. To me it makes no difference which one of these philosophies you accept, and as the entire thinking world is divided into the two you must accept one if you think at all on these matters; they touch at one point and there I shall begin. It is here: that the power of the mind results from action and reaction on the part of the brain organ and the external world. Without the union of these two agencies mankind is human vegetation. The three senses primarily active in lifting mankind out of the vegetable, is sight, hearing and touch. Deprive a child of the use of these three senses and its brain will ever remain as smoothe as at birth. Seeing indents the brain, hearing indents it, and so with touch. Experience of every kind indents it. So it is said of a child that has an hundred playthings who touches upon an hundred experiences daily, that its brain has ten times the indentation of that of the child touching but ten; and other things being equal, such a child has ten times the knowledge. But knowledge is not intelligence. Neither is it education in its truest sense. Knowledge can come from any source whatever, good or bad, and n either case it will indent. Experience is a furnisher of knowledge, therefore knowledge is an acquisition. Education is an active process, and, in its truest sense, springs out of delibberation and careful plannings; hence, that's an acquisition, but intelligence is innate, and, was there at birth. A child, says Hills, is a bundle, which God has packed up for mankind to unfold. The intellect is the value within the fold. Hills says, God packed it, placed it there. But I like the presentation of the method as stated by Emerson, when he likens the child to a reservoir, that receives the intellectual floods as they stream down from ancestral heights. Hills represents better the same influence when he says it represents inheritance. Because when he says, "it took seven generations of clergymen to make an Emerson, each a milestone, pointing in the direction of the coming philosopher. This represents progression and inheritance preservative. Knowledge, then, indents the brain and strengthens it, because of such indentation; but, that is not education, properly so called. After a while pains are taken to make the child see and to bring things actively to his mind. This is the beginning of education; it is the drawing out of the human mind, the unfoldment, so to speak, of the value already there. Every man is a unique, says a great philosopher. He says in substance, God has given each of us a plot of ground to till, and no one but him to whom it is given knows what it will best produce, nor does he know until he has expended on that plot effort. This introduces self-help, deliberation and the development of individuality. To date the child is led and direction is given to his thinking, all the time the brain is being complexed and indented—strengthened. Most of these experiences are subconscious. The time comes with most of us, when a small percentage of the experiences and imparted facts which has indented and complexed the brain from birth rises above consciousness. Then he compares, and correlates, and groups his facts, and ponders upon them. TWIN CITY STAR "This involves, says Heckle in discussing the reasoning faculties, "the use of the sense cells in the first instance"—the cells primarily active from birth—"and, in addition, the activity of the inner sense centers in the cortex of the brain." "The first are called sense cells; the second, gangleonic cells." The experiences derived from these sources are welded into links, which may be called ideas, affecting physically an appropriate section of the brain and these again, affecting physically other sections, are forged into great chains, called reasonings. This exalted province of the human mind lifts mankind out of the brute, as his earlier sense experiences lifted him out of the vegetable. It at the same time had its effect on the brain itself, differentiating this organ in man, from the same in the lower animals. For by it, the brain is checked, so to speak, sected and bi-sected, folded, convoluted; thus creating new surface for new experience, which is also checked, sected, bi-sected, folded and convoluted. Now there is a great deal more to this brain organ than, at first you are apt to think. For upon its folds are recorded the experiences of the entire life. So true is this that Earnest Heckel, the greatest living biologist and leading monistic philosopher of the world, says of it, "If you could take a lantern and ransack its folds, and decipher what is there recorded, not the smallest life experience would be found omitted. Grounded as those experiences are into the mechanism of the brain itself, they may be called part and parcel of the individual; for they shape his thoughts and give direction to his life; so that he is controlled by virtue of them. From birth to death, from the first cry of the infant, when, without its consent, it is ushered in, by virtue of his inheritance and life impressons to the dying groans of the old gentleman when he passes out, he is controlled, and impelled onward, and his movements directed by them, partakes ever of the direction of the movement of the society of which he forms a part. This is what makes of the Chinaman a Confusionite; as it makes of the East Indian a Hindoo, and you a Christian. So, we should be tolerant. It makes the vast difference in racial thought, tradition and sentiment existing between the white man north and the white man south; and out of that favorite utterance of Washington, "My sympathies go out equally for the down trodden of both races," it makes philosophy. For minkind is controlled; his prejudices are of him, his weaknesses are grounded in him of the fiber and mechanism of his brain. I speak of the great mass of mankind but God created epochs in human history. Once in a century, perhaps a shorter, perhaps a longer time, he reaches down and fingers some individual—touches with his wisdom some Socrates, Spinizea, Luther—some Christ, and he ushers upon us a revolution in thought and conduct. But the last analysis will reveal that he, too, is controlled and directed; that what seems to us to be independent thinking and willing, to use the words of another, is willingness, and self-anhilation. For reform movements has never yet been known to correspond in trend and end to the thinking and purpose of the individual reformer. Thus, we have Columbus seeking an all water route to the Indies but finding a new continent, and opening up a new era in scientific thought and discovery. Luther, tirading against the abuses in the mother Church, founded a new religion, and unlocked the tombs in which were enthralled the human mind. Lincoln, seeking to preserve a union of states, controlled by an invisible spirit moving to set men free, liberating the Negro from involuntary servitude. That spirit moves today. It is here now, striving with us, doing for us that which we, in our weak state, cannot do for ourselves. 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. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. Invites Your Personal Inspection of their 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. Allice (Mother) Carver, Prop. N. W. Phone Main 863 BARBER SHOP AND BATHS. DO YOU WANT TO BE WELL DRESSED? THEN I AM YOUR TAILOR. SUITS $25.00 OVERCOATS $25.00 SUITS $25.00 OVERCOATS $25.00 Special atten tion given to re pairing, cleaning and pressing. Tel. N. W. Cedar 3488 CLIFFORD A. SMITH. 109 E. 8th ST., ST. PAUL, MINN. PHONE: N. W. NIC. 2724 HOTEL JONES 204-11th Ave, So. Madame Emma Taylor Jones PROPRIETOR DO IT NOW!!! DON'T WAIT!!! Come in, and have your teeth fixed and pay in Weekly or Monthly installments. We have Dr. H. Pierce, "the famous extractor" with us every Monday and Friday and by special appointment. Phone, Nlc. 3112. Phone T. S. Center 4085. H. Larson Photo Studio 313 Washington Ave. Se. My Work for the Colored People has Always Given Satisfaction. H. WRIGHT, PROP. Ladies and Gentlemen treated with the Greatest Consideration. Cor. 3rd St. and Hennepin Ave. NO. 3 BOSTON BLOCK, MINNE- APOLIS. MISS EVA HALL. MANICURIST. 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NORTH WEST MAIN 537 BEST SERVICE Special Sunday Dinner 25c Business: Men's Lunch 20c FROM 12 TO 5:30 P. M. FROM 11 TO 5:30 P. M. Defective fff | TWIN CITY STAR | NEGRO PROGRESSIVE. 1 3s sturday, Feb. 22, 1919 No. 28 Batered in the Post ottice at Min- japolis, June 23, as second class mat- Li ae Published Every Saturday by |) GHARLES SUMNER SMITH, “A419 Washington Ave. $0, Minne fy apolis, Minn. Geo. B. Key, am Meee, Minn. “Head of the Lakes” Representative. ——————— © Subscription by Mall, Postpald. ONE YEAR ......ceceeees +15 $82:00 BIX MONTHS ......0ee0seee05 1.86 B MONTHS ........c000eeer+e2+8 78 CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTION $2.50. Special rates furnished on application Subscribers are earnestly request- ed to report to the office any irregu- larities 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 con- tinued. Order for discontinuance must be accompanied by payment of all arrears. All. personal advertisements in the local columns must be paid for in ad- vance. All public comment Inserted only over the author's signature Foretgn subscriptions solicited. Unsigned notices will not be In- serted In these columns. All matter must reach us by Wed- neaday 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. Nee ee ‘The intermarriage bill was defeated in Kansas and Towa. SHALL THE UNITED STATES BUILD HIGHWAYS? Tt is a question which is slowly Dut surely forcing itself upon the National Legislature. Many Senators and Rep- resentatives now believe that the building of a system of National Highways is of more economic {m- portance than any other public work —more vital than the question of a Jarge navy, more useful than any river and harbor improvement, more mecessary thin the Panama Canal, Yor Highways are built and owned ‘Dy the people and are free to all the people. A few years ago road bills ‘had short shrift in Congress—at pres- ent there are nearly a hundred bills Defore Congress dealing with road bading tn one form or another. ‘Although the “good roads” {déa has eon gathering force and headway for many years, its advocates are still pulling In many directions. Some ‘road associations want State High- ways with National Aid. Others want State Highways without Na tlonal Atd. St! others want good roads paid for by the counties through which they pass, without any ald. One, at least, Delleves firm- ly that the question 1s not only one for’ States, Counties, Cities and ‘Towns, but for the Nation. ‘The National Highway Association Belleves that the beginning of a com- prehenstva good road system for the Nation must be made by the Federal Government. Such a systém—as outlined on the map published here—conalsts of fifty thousand miles of National Highways. ‘Tt fs not intended that this map should represent the entire good road system needed by the United States. ‘It is merely a tentative suggestion of the National System of Natlonal Highways, from which good roads dullt by States, by Counties, and by Cites and Towns, would grow and ‘multiply. Mayor Nye {6 right about beggars, and charitable solicitors, REV. WITH- ERS, Rev. King, and many of our Women ‘who are thriving on Charity should be sent to the workhouse, It fs a shame that the records of the Otvie and Commerce Assn, show things against many of our teading Negroes, everything from as “Church ‘Ohitteriing Social to a real estate steal. Some preachers visit buffet. fints for Charity, and many women solicitors for Charity Clubs make their rounds to the Men’s Clubs and “for old times sake" partake of high halls and other stunts naturally fol Jow. ‘There ts more vice sanctioned than exposed by these charity work- ‘ers. Wo bellove that ontertainments given for Charity by those who are ‘rustworthy and solicitation by cor ‘Peapondence, would produce the funds fequired. There’are too many per fons, especially women who wan! a ‘and the best way to get tt ce S30 every where, See everything and DO At 'HING, in the name of “Obarity, which at present, ts a source of ma vils and @ nuisance. oe "READ THE STAR—IT's NEWS. \ -. Subsertbe for the Star. THE UNFOLDING OF AN INDIVIG vAL. By Madison Jackson Esq. at the Min. neapolis Sunday Forum on . Feb. 16, 1913, = OS Wey Pa It you could take the brains of a new-born babe in your hand and ex- amine it, naturalists inform us, it would appear as smooth as glass. It is composed, they say, of a vast num- ber of smaller intelligetices produo- tive of harmony in the aggregate. It began with a simple cell, which in- telligently, added unto ‘itself; then, through a process of division and sub-division, also invoking — intel- ligence, each sub-division playing the part of the original; grew until it be came large enough to be called a brain with 9 mind. Now there are two classes of phil- osophers in the world holding diverg- ent views with reference to this mind. One is called the monist; the other, the duelist. ‘The duelist is also called a vitalist. His contention 1s this: that the brain and mind are separate and distinct, that the mind 1s of inner growth, whatever that means, and in reality, is the vital spark. The monist, on the other hand, contends that the causes, pure- ly physical, which gave origin to brain also gave birth to mind.” He reduces every thing in the universe to one great law-substance, This comprises two ideas, matter and force. Give me matter and force, shouts the monist, and I will show you how to reconstruct the unt verse, Dualism, may 1 remark, 1s every form of religion leading to theism; while monism leads directly to panthelsm. To me it makes no Aifference which one of these phil- osophies you accept, and as the entire thinking world is divided into the two you must accept one if you think at all on these matters; they touch at one point and there I shall be gin. It is here: that the power of the mind results from action and re action on the part of the brain or. gan and the external world. Without the union of these two agencies man. kind 1s human vegetation, ‘The three senses primarily active im lifting mankind out of the veg etable, 1s sight, hearing and touch Deprive a child of the use of these three senses and its brain will ever remain as smoothe as at birth. Seo ing indents the brain, hearing indents it, and so with touch. Experience of every kind indents {t. So it ts saic of a child that has an hundred play things who touches upon an hundre¢ experiences daily, that its brain hai ten times the indentation of that of the child touching but ten; and othet things being equal, such a child has ten times the knowledge. But knowledge is not intelligence Neither is it education in its truest sense. Knowledge can come from any source whatever, good or bad and n elther case it will indent, Ex perience is a furnisher of knowledge therefore knowledge is an acquisition Bducation is an active process, and 1m {ts truest sense, springs out of deliberation and careful plannings; hence, that's an acquisition, but in telligence is innate, and, was there at birth. A child, says Hillis, 1s a bundle which’ God has packed up for man Kind to unfold. The intellect is the value within the fold. Hillis says, God packed it, placed it there. But I ifke the presentation of the method as stated by Emerson, when he Mkens the child to a reservoir, that Tecetves the intellectual floods as they stream down from ancestral heights. Hillis represents better the same influence when he says it Tep resents inheritance. Because when he says, “it took seven generations of clergymen to make an Wmerson, each @ milestone, pointing in the direc tion of the coming philosopher, This Tepresents progression and inherit ance preservative. Knowledge, then, indents the brain and strengthens It Decause of such indentation; — but, ‘that 1s not education, properly sc called. After a while pains are taken to make the child see and to bring things actively to his mind. This {s the beginning of education; it ts the drawng out of the human mind, the unfoldment, so to speak, of the value ‘already there, ae ie tad ah aCe reeet Pae tS TWIN CITY STAR See es wt ee ee ee ee use of the sense cells in the first in- stance”—the cells primarily active from birth—“and, in addition, the activity of the inner sense centers in the cortex of the brain.” “The first are called sense cells; the sec “ teieed Sent The experiences sources are. welded into links, which may be called ideas, affecting phys- ically an appropriate section of the brain and these again, . affecting physically other sections, are forged into great chains, called reasonings. ‘This exalted province of the hu- man mind lifts mankind out of the brute, as his earlier sense experienc es lifted him out of the vegetable. Tt at the same time had its effect on the brain {tself, differentiating this organ in man, from the same in the lower animals. For by it, the brain is checked, so to speak, sected and bisected, folded, convoluted; thus creating new surface for new ‘experience, which is also checked, sected, bi-sected, folded and convolut- ed. Now there is a great deal more to this brain organ than, at ‘first you are apt to think, For upon its folds are recorded the experiences of the entire life. So true is this that Earnest Heckel, the greatest living Diologist and leading monistic phil- osopher of the world, says’ of it, "If you could take a lantern and ran- sack its folds, and decipher what is there recorded, not the smallest life experience would be found omitted. Grounded as those experiences are into the mechanism of the brain it- self, they may be called part and parcel of the individual; for they shape his thoughts and give direction to his life; so that he is controlled by virtue of them, From birth to death, from the first cry of the infant, when, without its consent, it is ushered in, by yirtue of his inheritance and life impres- sons to the dying groans of the old gentleman when he passes out, he is controlled, and impelled onward, and his movements directed by them, partakes ever of the direction of the movement of the society of which he forms a part, ‘This is what makes of the China man Confusionite; as it makes.of the Hast Indian a Hindoo, and you 2 Christian. So, we should be tolerant. It makes the vast difference in racial thought, tradition and sentiment ex isting between the-white man north and the white man south; and out of that favorite utterance of Washing ton, “My sympathies go out equally for the down trodden of both races,” {t makes philosophy. For minkind is controlled; his prejudices are of him, his weaknesses are grounded in him of the fiber and mechanism of his brain. I speak of the great mass of man- kind but God created epochs in hu man history. Once th @ century, per haps a shorter, perhaps a longer time, he reaches down and fingers some individual—touches with his wisdom some Socrates, Spinizea, Luther—some Christ, and he ushers upon us @ revolution in thought and conduct. But the last analysis will reveal that he, too, is controlled and direct- ed; that what seems to us to be independent thinking and willing, to use the words of another, is willing. ness, and self-anihilation. For reform movements has never yet been known to correspond in trend and end to the thinking and purpose of the in- dividual reformer. Thus, we have Columbus seeking an all water route to the Indies but finding a new con- nent, and opening up @ new era in scientific thought and discovery, Luther, tirading against the abuses in the mother Church, founded a new Teligion, and wilocked the tombs in which were enthratled the human mind. Lincoln, seeking to preserve a union of states, controlled by an in- visible spirit moving to set men free, Uberating the Negro ffom Involuntary servitude, That spirit moves today. (It is here now, striving with us, do- ing for us that which we, in our weak state, cannot do for ourselves. THE TRUTH WELL TOLD. Don't he afraid to aneak il) of the Don't be afraid to speak ill of the dead. No man that has lived should be saved trom deserved criticism by the commonplace fact of ceasing to be alive. “I should wish,” said the Cardinal de Bernis, “that every re- gard of politeness be preserved for the living, but that it might be per mitted to speak freely one's mind of the dead” Filled as our lives are with daily shams, there 1s 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 trom phys. foal 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 1s to corrapt the morality of the living.—Reginald W Kauffman, in ‘The Cosmopolitan, READ THE STAR—IT’S NEWS, By ram sii a eae are E CLAP eon ro ca [aloo ga lol De L. $, DONALDSON COMPANY Invites Your Personal Inspection of their Great Department Store to take advantage of the many conveniences. including - POST OFFICE REST ROOMS TELEPHONE’S CHECKING ROOM BUREAU OF INFORMATION ETC, ETC. ETC. CUT GEO. W. NELSON’S DRUG STORE My GOODS ARE RIGHT T, S. Center 3638 MY PRICE'S ARE RIGHT R ATES N. W. Nic, 9866 I WANT YOUR BUSINESS Prescriptions carefully composnded—Toiat bles. 121 S, 6 ST. B. FINK MERCANTILE Co, Headquarters for Railroad Men Cor. Third and Robert St., ST. PAUL SPECIAL SALE OF WINES AND LIQUORS _|. 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