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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL effective Page VOL. 3 Single Copies 5 Cents Nashville, Tenn., June 27, 1913—(Special) Unlike most religious efforts to show the growth of their denominations, the National Baptist Convention, which is to hold its annual session in this city, September 17th to the 22nd, plans to have a Jubilee celebration in connection with the convention. The entire affair will be under the auspices of the Negro Baptists of the United States. Continued and careful preparation on the part of the local committee of this city, indicates an influx of about twenty-five thousand visitors. Doctor E. C. Morris, D. D., President of the Convention, when in the city a few weeks ago, stated that the official name of the occasion would be "Fifty Years of Freedom." Unique in details and plans for the carrying out of the religious "Jubilee and Exposition will be its broadness in scope, while it will be held in different parts of the same city. The National Baptist Convention proper, is to be held in the Auditorium, while the Exposition will take place at one of the celebrated parks of Nashville, so as to offer an opportunity for every member of the race to take in the "Fifty years of Jubilee." Commissioners from every state in the union are busy at work, collecting exhibits from every section forwarding them to Nashville, that they may be arranged in such a way as to display actual growth and real development. From the way the citizens of Nashville are working, it is assured that the entire arrangement guarantees a 2615-STAR-2 Alfred complete and successful Exposition. Rev. Henry Allen Boyd has been selected by Rev. Morris to take charge of the Publicity work. Fresh Air Committee in New York issues Appeal For Funds. The fresh air committee of New York city, headed by William N. Hubbell, has sent out an appeal to the public for funds with which to carry on the work this summer. This committee is the only agency which makes a specialty of visiting, planning and taking groups of colored persons of all ages and sex on outings in the country during the summer months. The committee co-operates with other organizations having a similar aim. In 1912 one of the visitors made 950 personal calls in two months. The board of mothers and babies is paid by the organization to the extent of its means. Nearly 200 persons were given outings in 1912 for periods of from one to two weeks. The board for all except thirteen of the total number cared for was paid by the committee. The headquarters of the fresh air committee is at 131 East Sixty-sixth street, New York. Miss H. T. Emerson is the secretary and treasurer. The greatest need at the present time aside from money is a suitable place for girls and misses over eleven years of age and for a home for convalescents, to be kept open all the year. One establishment, properly arranged, would answer for both purposes. BIG EFFORT TO STOP PEONAGE Senate Investigation of Trouble Between the Miners and Operators in West Virginia Throws Light on Heroic Work of Able Lawyer For Freedom of His Race. Washington.—The investigation made by a committee from the United States senate into the troubles between the miners and operators in West Virginia and the application of martial law to the situation there brings to mind that it was a member of our own race—the Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson, recorder of deeds here—to whom is due the credit for having the United States government take a firm stand against all forms of peonage. While practicing law in Atlanta Mr. Johnson noticed that sheriffs from the counties of Georgia were continually coming into the city to arrest colored men. These men, for the most part, were arrested for alleged violation of contracts, and they were sold to some planter or other white man needing their labor and compelled to work out the money alleged due under the supposed contract. Colonel Johnson interested himself in these cases and found out that the men and women arrested were sold into a state of virtual slavery. He succeeded at length in having some of the HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON. offending whites indicted. He recelved threats on every hand and offers of bribes to discontinue his fight, but he kept bravely on. The indicted men were freed at length on a demurrer to the indictment. He then found that there were similar violations in Florida and succeeded in interesting United States officials in that state. He also conferred with the department of justice in this city on the matter. An indictment was found, and in what is known as the Clyatt case the United States supreme court upheld the validity of the peonage law. The convictions of Aaron Bradshaw of Alabama and many others have since happened. The initial fight against peonage resulted in the Edmunds law against peonage being sustained. When the United States secured New Mexico from Spain in 1854 a man in New Mexico could be imprisoned for owing an individual or the government money. The Edmunds law was drafted to meet this condition. Little was it thought then that its provisions would be first invoked to save colored men and women from a condition of involuntary slavery and then answer the same service for whites. Colonel Johnson was born in Augusta, Ga., in 1872. He was educated at the old Ware high school, Augusta; Atlanta university, where he received the degree of bachelor of arts in 1891, and the law department of the University of Michigan, where he won second honors in the big graduating class in 1893. He first practiced law in a small town in his native state. During the first year his law practice among both white and colored clients brought him enough business to pay off an indebtedness of $700, with a small balance left. Moving to Atlanta, Attorney Johnson became an important figure in fraternal and political circles and is said to be one of the most influential politicians among Afro-Americans in any state of the Union. During the four years he has been here he has established a record for efficiency, his friends say, and has been always in the forefront when it comes to aiding any member of the race, whether in or out of the government service. NEGRO BAPTISTS HOLD EXPOSITION In Connection With the NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVEN- TION Commissioners will be named from Every State in the Union. A Hust- ling Publicity Manager in Headquarters for the Publicity Department have been opened and clerks for the departments of exhibits, together with a committee have already been arranged and selected. REV. WALDRON REMOVED. Rev. J. Milton Waldron, President o the Washington, D. C. branch of the Society for the Advancement of Colored People, was removed from his office on June 27. Rev. Waldron is an applicant for the position of Recorder of Deeds of the District. It is not the policy of the Society to have at its head of any of its branches an office holder or office seeker. Rev. Waldron was asked to resign or cease seeking office. He refused, and his office was declared vacant by the vote of 127 of the 160 members at the meeting. It was voted that Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford act as temporary head of the branch. CARING FOR YOUNG LIVES. SMOKE THE RELIABLE 5a SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR READ THE STAR-IT'S NEWS. MINNEAPOLIS; MINN., JULY 4, 1913. LEADER AMONG THE BAPTISTS FOREMOST IN UPLIFT WORK Pioneer Missionary In Early History of the State Given Lengthy Ovation by Sunday School Congress For Special Services In Its Behalf—Great Organizer and Financial. Muskogee, Okla. — "Leader of the Baptists of Oklahoma" is the distinction won by the Rev. S. S. Jones, president of the Baptist state convention and one of the prime factors in the uplift of the race in this section of the country. He has made his way to the front by hard work and diligent study. Born in Tennessee, Dr. Jones was deprived of parental care in early life and had to make his way almost single banded. He had a determination to be something in life. So with that end in view he entered the public school and devoted his time in study, making each day count for something. He declared, "I will find a way to the top or make one." While thus struggling Rev. Mr. Jones felt that there was a great responsibility resting upon him. He was converted and felt that he was called to preach and that it was his duty to prepare for such a high calling. Through the aid of the Home Mission Society of New York he was able to enter a theological seminary and remained until he had finished his course of study. Feeling that he was fully prepared for his work, he stepped out into life with great ambition and self reliance. His first field of active labor was in Oklahoma, being directed hither missionary for the entire territory. This was in the early days of Oklahoma. There was work to be accomplished, and he took hold of it with a determination to do something for the cause and his race. He passed through many hardships, as one will in the opening of a new country. On the railroads, in wrecks, broken down trains and other trying experiences only served to spur him on his work. Hard and earnest toll brought to him many friends. The First Baptist congregation of Muskogee, that had been trying for some time to get up a church building, failed under many pastors. It finally extended a call to Dr. S. S. Jones. The church owned valuable property and wanted only a leader. Rev. Dr. Jones proved to be the right man for the place. When he took hold of the church many declared that it was impossible to complete the edifice. They were holding services in the basement and the church was known as "the hole in the ground" and was unpopular in the city. Like a John the Baptist crying in the wilderness, he stood preaching to the people, who flocked to hear him in great numbers. His first sermon was not preached in the church, but out in the open air. The church is now valued at $0,000 and the parsonage at $3,000. During the national Baptist Sunday school congress the church was equipped with seats at a cost of $1,500. Dr. Jones was chajrman of the local committee on entertainment for the Sunday school congress and did his work nobly. His welcome to the thousands of delegates and visitors to the congress was received with great enthusiasm. So great was the ovation given Dr. Jones that it was several minutes before he could proceed with his speech. For some time Dr. Jones has been the leader of the Baptists of the state, numbering 55,000, is president of the state convention and has the confidence of the ministers making up the convention. His leadership is highly regarded, and when he speaks the Baptists hear him and are ready to follow his lead for the betterment of his people. Dr. Jones is editor of the Baptist Informer, the official organ of the Muskogee Baptists, and has made a reputation as an editor as well as a pastor and financier. Summer Normal Schools Prove Helpful Under the direction of state institute conductor, Professor C. A. Ives, the summer normal schools for colored teachers in Shreveport, Baton Rouge and Delbli, La., are making fine progress The session will close on Friday, July 18. The conductors for the different schools are Professors T. H. Cane, J. S. Clark and I. S. Powell. The course of study and review is admirably adapted to the needs of the teacher in the various departments of city and rural schools in the south IDEAL BENEFIT SOCIETY. New Fraternal Organization Has a Most Phenomenal Growth. Most Phenomenal Growth. Richmond. Va.-The National Ideal Benefit society, the new fraternal organization launched in Richmond about eleven months ago, with A. W. Holmes as supreme master, is making wonderful strides. Recently the lodge held large meetings in two of the largest Baptist churches of the city. The result was seven new lodges and several hundred new members. In the eleven months of the existence thirty lodges have been organized in Richmond alone. Supreme Master Holmes recently made a trip to several of the large cities of the north where lodges have been organized, and he reports the work in those sections as progressing, with many new lodges in contemplation between now and the first Tuesday in September, when the first annual session will be held at the headquarters in this city. Organizations like the supreme lodge, the St. Luke's and others, which have met every obligation up to date promptly, paying sick and death claims, are doing much to strengthen the Negro's confidence in his own organization. HOWARD'S JIMCROW BILL CAUSES BIG COMMOTION. Attorney Hemans' Satirical Letter Misunderstood by a Newspaper. By JAMES C. WATERS, Jr. BY JAMES C. WATERS, JF. The utter helplessness of the colored people in the United States without a strong, fearless daily newspaper to present their side of a case (as they are denied a hearing in the newspapers of the country published by the white race) was never better illustrated than in an incident which took place in Washington recently. A short time ago a white man, sent there as a representative of one of the crime ridden sections of the state of Georgia, introduced in congress the latest edition of the numerous jim-ow bills which have been dropped into the hamper by various individuals from the southern part of the country. Shortly afterward Charles H. Hemans, Esq., a young colored attorney of Washington, wrote Congressman William S. Howard, the man in question, and in a peculiarly ironical manner called on the congressman to amplify his bill so as to effect a complete separation of the races, even to the elimination of that kind of association between white men and colored women which existed during slavery and which for years since has been a stench in the nostrils of the Negroes of the nation, but which is never referred to above a whisper by the pharisaical whites. To the amusement of Mr. Hemans and several friends to whom he had read his letter before mailing it to Congressman Howard, the Washington Times appeared carrying an article with a double line heading, "Howard Commended For Segregation." The Washington Times item is as follows: "Among the letters received by Congressman Howard of Georgia, who recently introduced a bill to segregate white and colored passengers on Washington street cars, is one asserting that the Howard bill is all right except that it does not go far enough." "Charles H. Hemans, an attorney, has written to Congressman Howard suggesting the widening of the scope of the bill. Mr. Hemans' letter to the Georgia congressman says a law should be enacted making it unlawful for colored persons to be served in white drug stores and in other stores and that the two races should be kept apart in every way." Friends of Mr. Hemans were much exercised upon reading the foregoing Washington Times article to think that he would play into the hands of this southern race hater in any such manner. Accordingly he was sought out in his office in the Lewis building and asked to make a statement. Mr. Hemans was indignant at the way the congressman had treated his communication and declared that he was delighted to be able to put before his friends and the public at large an exact copy of the very letter which he sent to Representative Howard. Virginia Sunday School Convention. The thirteenth annual meeting of the Virginia Baptist state Sunday school convention will be held in the First Baptist church, Newport News, Va. Tuesday, Aug. 19. Sunday, June 29. was the day set for each school connected with the convention to raise a special fund for the educational work of the organization. The president of the convention is Professor J. S. Lee. He is urging each school to send its full quota of delegates and also invites new schools to unite with the convention and thereby get new impetus by meeting the great state body of Sunday school workers. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION HOWE INSTITUTE MAKES PROGRESS Part Played by Afro-Americans In Support of Their Own Education In the South Discussed by Dr. T. O. Fuller—Commercial Appeal Shows Friendliness of Whites. Memphis, Tenn.—The Rev. T. O. Fuller, D. D., principal of Howe institute, in this city, recently attended the northern Baptist convention during its session at Detroit, Mich. He was invited by the officials of the American Baptist Home Mission society, of which Dr. H. L. Morehouse is corresponding secretary, to speak on "What Negroes Are Doing In the South Toward Their Own Education, With the Co-operation of Northern Societies." Dr. Fuller spoke of the founding of the colleges in the south for colored DOMESTIC SCIENCE HALL. people immediately after the war as being searchlights to discover the possibilities of the race. The high grade school fixed the educational ideal and trained leaders and teachers to handle the public schools later organized by the southern states. The secondary schools soon followed as an expression of racial desire to run and operate institutions for themselves. Eighteen of the best of their schools are worth $500,000, with an annual running expense of $125,000. There are more than 5,000 children enrolled in these eighteen secondary schools, which have become rallying centers for the quickening of our racial life. The secondary schools have been a means of demonstrating the executive ability of the colored people. They have also done much toward creating a sentiment in favor of their education among prominent southerners. Dr. Fuller told of the growth and development of Howe institute, whose value has rapidly increased from $20,000 to $75,000 and the attendance from 200 to 500. He told how he organized the pastor's class and also the Bible classes for women, thereby bringing these important factors to his support. He spoke of the friendliness of the southern press and especially the recent demonstrations at the school in domestic science, attended by 500 cooks of the city and paid for by the Commercial Appeal, the leading daily newspaper in the delta. Dr. Fuller's address at Detroit was cheered to the echo, and he was the only member of our race on the program. The teacher of domestic science at Howe institute is Mrs. Rosa B. Fuller, wife of the principal. She graduated at Howe and has done special work at Knoxville college, Hampton and Tuskegee. She served many years as a teacher in the literary department before taking up her present work. Mrs. Fuller's domestic science classes are large and enthusiastic and include members of the faculty. Her department is well equipped with the most modern gas ranges and hot plates. Canning, pleckling, preserving, making bread and cakes, the selection of meats and general housekeeping are among the subjects taught. As an all round worker and helper Mrs. Fuller's superior would be hard to find. In addition to her work at Howe she is an energetic church club worker, and her efforts are usually crowned with success. Mrs. Fuller has taken several special courses for the purpose of better fitting herself to assist her husband in his great work as pastor and educator. SALVATION ARMY MATTERS. Commander Booth Issues Certificates to First Group of Afro-Americans. The first group of Afro-Americans for Salvation Army work was recently commissioned in Washington by Commander Eva Booth. In the group are three women and three men under Adjutant G. N. Roberts. These persons will be assigned to work among their own people. Their commission carries the rank of lieutenant. One of the new features of work will receive immediate attention will be the plans for the erection of an industrial home in the District of Columbia with full equipment for all necessary industrial work in connection with the Salvation Army. Another plan for future consideration is the starting of a training home at some convenient point in the south. Afro-Americans will have entire charge of the home. Commander Booth is giving much time and thought to the new work and is very optimistic about its future development. The rule for lieutenants is that they must serve for three years before they can be promoted to the rank of captain. If a captain makes a good record he may be raised to the rank of an adjutant after seven years. This period of time gives ample opportunity for one to gain experience and become fully acquainted with all phases of the work. Sixty white persons also received their commission and will begin work with the grade of lieutenant. Adjutant G. N. Roberts spent the month of June in Washington giving instructions to the new force of assistants. SIDNEY WOODWARD'S WORK. What a Well Known Solistel and Educator Has Done. One of the most gifted singers in the race, who has had a long and interesting career both in America and in Europe, is Sidney Woodward, who is instructor of voice culture and piano work at Clark university, Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Woodward is well known in musical circles of this country and is devoting a great deal of his time to the preservation of the Negro folk songs, to which he has given much study. Mr. Woodward has sung with eminent success in this country and abroad. He was born in Stockbridge, Ga., and his early education was obtained at Rust university. His musical education was perfected at the New England Conservatory of Music. He began his career as solist at the White Congregational church in Boston. It was while in Chicago at the World's fair that Mr. Woodward came into national prominence as a singer. He spent two years abroad, appearing in Belgium, Holland and Germany. While abroad he studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music, from which he received a certificate for proficiency. Before going to Atlanta Baptist college he was at the head of the musical department of the Florida Baptist college at Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. Woodward was in charge of the intercollegiate quartet, which sang at the international students' congress, recently held at Lake Mohonk, N. Y. NEW INTEREST TAKEN IN THE BORDENTOWN SCHOOL The board of education at Trenton, N. J., has a tentative promise from Dr. Booker T. Washington to visit the State industrial school at Bordentown, N. J., some time in July. The object of the board in inviting Dr. Washington to visit the school is to get by personal contact his ideas and methods of conducting industrial schools, such as are used at the Tuskegee institute. The institution in Bordentown has excellent opportunities to do a great work among the colored youth of the state and those in close proximity to it. The present management has done well the past year, and this is considered an opportune time to perfect plans for the coming school year. The increase in the number of students is also another indication of renewed interest in the institution. The problem of larger and better equipment for the Northern industrial school has been one of much concern among those who have had to deal with educational affairs for a number of years. But the increase in the population of Afro-Americans in the various large cities north and the manifest desire among them for a liberal literary education or trade for their children has brought about a new awakening for special training along the most desirable lines. Another school in the state which bids fair to be of much usefulness is the Alpha Industrial institute at Cranford. It differs from the Bordentown school principally in the fact that it is not thus far in any way supported by the state, but is carried on under the auspices of the Baptist denomination. It recently held its first commencement and graduating exercises. MINNEAPOLIS But God commendeth His Love toward us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.—Romans 5:8. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.—Romans 6:2.—Selected by E. W. Gilles. The Men's Episcopal Club OF MINNEAPOLIS Will give their ANNUAL PICNIC Thursday, July 10 ANTLER'S PARK On the Dan Patch Line. You and your friends are invited to go with us and enjoy an outing where there is Fishing, Swimming and Boating. All manner of Amusements for Children. The Ladies Guild will serve Lunch and Refreshments on the grounds. The Dancing Pavilion has been greatly enlarged and is the finest in the Northwest, where a splendid Orchestra will be in attendance from 3 P. M. to 9 P. M. The Dan Patch trains will leave 54th St. and Nicollet Ave. at 9:30 A.M., 10:30 A.M. 2:30 P.M. 5:00 P.M. Will return from park at 9:30 P.M. To reach Dan Patch Line: Take 54th and Columbia Heights car on 1st Ave. So., or Lake St. and Nicollet Ave. 30 minutes before trains leaving time. Round Trip: Adults 65c, Children 40c. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. William Doston, Frank Terry, E. Bludsoe, Dr. R. S. Brown, Chm. Round Trip 65c Children 40c Tickets can be bought at the Nelson Drug Store, 121 6th St. So. THE FORUM MEETING. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH. July 6th at 3:30 P. M. The Minneapolis Sunday Forum will meet Sunday, July 6th, at Bethesda Baptist Church, Officers will be installed. Inaugural address by Pres. W. R. Morris; Reading, Mr. Byron Holder; Vocal Solo, Mrs. Byron Holder. Subject for discussion, "The American Negro in Music"; Vocal Solo—Mr. Chas. Dixon, Piano Solo —Miss Blanche Lyles. REMEMBER JULY 10. Rev. H. H. Lee will preach at the People's Christian Mission, Sunday, July 6th, at 8 P. M.. 1204 Wash. Ave. So. All are cordially invited. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hawkins, 720 Bryant Ave. No., are rejoicing over the arrival of a nine-pound baby boy, born on July 2nd. A chance to go to Tuskegee without paying railroad fare, by going to Pilgrim Baptist Church during the week of July 7. Moving Pictures of all the scenes and incidents of the greatest institution of industrial education in the world. IT'S JUST LIKE FAIRYLAND. Mrs. James A. Vass, has opened her Japanese Tea Garden on her spacious lawn at 450 Rondo St., St. Paul, and is well prepared to serve "The most refreshing Soft Drinks and Cold Lunches of the Season." Take the ladies and children. Music every night at 450 Rondo St., St. Paul. Messrs. Benj. Jones and Clarence Bell are making good in their recent business venture. They have the Barber Shop and Pool Room, formerly conducted by Mr. H. D. Parker at 244 Third Ave. So., and are doing their best to give satisfaction to their customers. GRAND MID-SUMMER CARNIVAL WONDERFUL MOVING PICTURES KANGAROO COURT SUFFRAGETTE POLICEWOMEN GREATEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED THE BAZAZAS COMMITTEE 178 PEOPLE—COUNT 'EM PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH 12th and Cedar Sts., St. Paul. UPSTAIRS AND DOWN ONE SOLID WEEK JULY 7 TO 12. COME AND SEE MAUD THREE THOUSAND TICKETS TO BE SOLD. There are a lot of men in Winnipeg looking for railroad work. The supply is greater than the demand. --- Get Ready! Wait for the Big ELKS PICNIC By Ames Lodge No. 106 of Minneapolis, Minn. I B. P. O. E. W. Trains leave M. & ST. L. DEPOT 4th Ave. and Washington Ave. No.) 8.25 A. M., 1:15 P. M. Returning 5:33 P. M., 9:30 P. M. ELK'S SPECIAL AT 1:15 P. M. Committee of Arrangements. Geo. W. Holbert, Chairman, Worth Jones, Walter Dodson, Wm. Stirman, Edw. Stewart. Our St. Paul Brothers and Friends are cordially invited to make this the most enjoyable Picnic of the year. FARE ROUND TRIP, ADULTS 75c, CHILDREN 40c. Having to go to press early on account of the Holiday, we are short on local news. At great expense the Bazasas Committee of Pilgrim Baptist Church has secured the Copyrighted moving pictures of Tuskegee Institute and will show them at the Church July 7. Mr. Fitzroy Celestine has begun his new $3,000 residence, 3805 Portland Ave. It will be entirely modern. Mr. F. Peoples, the contractor will complete the work during September. Mr. Grant Ramey, 256 Bryant Ave. No. has secured Mr. Peoples to remodel his residence, which will be thoroughly modern when completed. Mr. Ramey is one of the oldest and trusted employees of the Minneapolis Gas Light Co. THE EPISCOPAL CLUB JULY 10 To Antlers Park, July 10 Mr. and Mrs. Justin M. Brown have moved to 2801 28th Ave. So. THE: K. P. PNCNIC. The Knights of Pythia Picnic will be held on Aug. 1, at Carver, Minn. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Rev. Fr. John A. Williams of Omaha preached last Sunday to an appreciative audience. The Sunday School is progressing rapidly under the leadership of Mr. Gale P. Hilyer. The young people are interested. Come and bring the children. All are welcome. Meetings every Sunday at 12:30 P. M. See the first Tuskegee moving picture Monday night, July 7. Different one follows each night. Mrs. James H. Burke, 2720 2nd Ave. So. was a delegate to the Annual Federation Meeting at Duluth. She left there for Rochester, Minn., to consult the Dr. Mayo, Specialists, and will go to Chicago to spend a month with her mother. Mrs. Burke is an officer and active worker in the Twin City Chrity Club. IN OUR REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT we have a number of bargains in all parts of the city that can be bought on very reasonable terms, all the way from fifty dollars and upwards as first payment, and the balance like rent. We can place you right in the locations where the white dealer is trying to keep you out because we are not dealing through the white real estate man as the average Colored Real Estate Man in the Northwest is doing, but secure places direct from the owner whether he is in or out of the city. Give this matter some thought, then act. Come in and talk it over. Respectfully, F. PEOPLES, 226 Boston Block. FOR SALE—Four-Room House, 3rd Ave. and 39th St. S. $1,200. Small payment down, balance monthly payments. F. Peoples, 236 Boston Block, Phone Nic. 2188. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR and get good results. THE EPISCOPAL CLUB JULY 10 To Antlers Park, July 10 COPY MUST REACH US BY WEDNESDAY. TWIN CITY STAR "A DAY AT MOVING Showing Various BOOKER T. W. Great Industry At MID-SUMMER PILGRIM BAPTIST JULY 7 TO 12- A Different Re See Them All And Go ADMISSION MINNEAPOLIS NIGHT, ST. PAUL We are greatly indebted to Mrs. Mattle R. Hicks, for press notices of the Women's Federation meeting at Duluth. Mrs. Hicks is a well known newspaper correspondent, being the St. Paul agent of the Iowa Bystander. Father Stephen L. Theobald has been named by Gov. Eberhardt as a delegate to the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Emancipation in Philadelphia. Miss Gertrude Howard has returned from Tuskegee. MOTHER ILL, SON DROWNED. Unaware that the body of her 13 year old son William, was recovered from the river on Tuesday, Mrs. E. E. Perkins, 309 Rondo St., is ill in the hospital, where the news has not reached her. Mr. Ellis E. Perkins, the boy's father, a Pullman porter, is not in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Piper of Columbus, O., are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Saunders, 650 Fuller St. Mr. O. D. Clalborne of Spokane is visiting his brother, Mr. John Clalborne. They will visit their mother in Buxton, Ia. Mr. and Mrs. Edw. De Baptiste have moved to Winnipea to reside. The So-Lit Club held a social meeting at the home of Miss Bertha Williams, 415 Charles street, on last Thursday evening. Cards were the feature of the evening. Mr. John White and Miss Charlotte Gillard won first prizes; Mr. R. Stokes and Miss Bessie Johnson won the boobles. Mr. John White will entertain the Club on the second Thursday in July. Meet us at the Lawn Festival, 450 Rondo St., St. Paul. Rev. Fr. John A. Williams of Omaha, Neb., spent several days in the city, guest of Mrs. W. R. Gamble, 395 Thomas St. Every Negro in the Twin Cities should, see Tuskegee at Pilgrim Baptist Church July 7 to 12, a different reel of 1,000 feet of film every night. Don't miss any of them. Mr. F. Peoples, the builder, is erecting a residence for Mr. David Kennebrew at Lafond and Milton Sts. It will be completed in September, costing $2,800. Those organizations, failing to value this publication as the best advertising medium in the Twin Cities, bear witness that the foregoing statement is true. The Men's Episcopal Club will give a picnic at Antler's Park on July 10. LADIES ATTENTION! See Mrs. Wilson's adv. for Beautifying. THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN. You can get a good meal, clean service, and courteous attention at the St. Louis Kitchen, 138 E. Third St., St. Paul. Mrs. Hinson is universally known for her good cooking. ALLEN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR OF ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH. Splendid meetings are being held each Sunday evening at 6:45 o'clock by the Allen Christian Endeavor League. Aside from the general discussion of the topics, good programs are rendered. B. Y. P. U. The Baptist Young Peoples' Union of Pilgrim Baptist Church meets each Sunday at 6:45 P. M. The meetings are very interesting. All are invited. THE MEN'S EPISCOPAL CLUB will give their Annual Picnic AT ANTLER'S PARK—JULY 10. "TUSKEGEE" PICTURES Plus Activities Of WASHINGTON'S Briar Institute. The R CARNIVAL, ST CHURCH. -ONE WEEK bel Every Night let The Whole Story. N 10 CENTS. THURSDAY, JULY 10TH. PICNIC THE MENS' EPISCOPAL CLUB St. Paul WILL GIVE ITS SECOND ANNUAL OUTING AT Spring Park LAKE MINNETONKA Thursday, July 17 Foot Races, Out Door Sports and Games of all kinds. Base Ball SAINT PAUL vs. MINNEAPOLIS DANCING FROM 2:30 to 8:30 P. M. Trains Leaving St. Paul 9:00 A. M. 1:30 P. M. 4:40 P. M. Trains Leaving Minneapolis 9:30 A. M. 2:00 P. M. 5:10 P. M. Trains Returning 5:15 P. M. 9:15 P. M. WAIT FOR THIS ONE FAVORITE GOOD TIME. Clarence L. Smith, Chairman John La Coste Firstron White G. W. Edwards Edw. O. James Clarence M. Tibbs. Round Trip 65c Children 40c N. B.—Patrons when buying tickets at the depots will please ask for picnic tickets. SCHEME TO HELP THE TRAVELING PUBLIC. How a Housing Bureau Will Work For the Race's Social Betterment. The National League on Urban Conditions Among Colored People has recently moved its new headquarters into the new World's Tower building at 110 West Fortieth street. About four months ago the league opened a branch office in Harlem at 127 West One Hundred and Thirty-fifth street. In this office is located the work of the industrial committee and the housing bureau of the league. The housing bureau is a new work added to the league's many agencies for the social betterment of our people in New York city. The work as planned by this bureau deals with the many vital problems that arise from the congested tenement life in the city. The results already obtained promise a very successful future. This department of the league also plans to aid the many visitors to New York city in obtaining quiet, respectable accommodations. The advantage to the traveling public of this work alone is worth the bureau's establishment. Many persons go to New York and have an otherwise pleasant visit spolled by being unable to secure comfortable places to stop. A number of the best New York families will accommodate persons recommended by this bureau. Any one planning to visit New York for any purpose who wants such accommodations should write to this bureau at 127 West One Hundred and Thirty-fifth street. There is absolutely no charge for this service, and the league plans to arrange a similar service in other cities. A DELIGHEFUL PLACE OF RE FRESHMENT. COLD LUNCHES, DELICIOUS ICES ICED TEA, COLD SOFT DRINKS ICE CREAM SHERBETS, FRUITS MRS. JAMES A. VASS, PROP., 450 Rondo St., St. Paul. THE PUBLIC CORDIALLY INVITED —Advertisement. 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 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 ours. 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. JOHN A. DICKERSON, Prop. Iennepin Avenue MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. BE UP-TO-DATE BROTHERS Years ago, New York butter and Ohlo, 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 Foreign Beer Experts Say that Golden Grain Belt is the nearest like the imported, of any in America. Be wise. > SERVE YOUR GUESTS THE BEST THE PILGRIM COMMANDERY No 22 WILL GIVE A BOAT EXCURSION JULY 3 Steamer Hiawatha LEAVING AT 8:30 P. M. FOOT OF JACKSON ST. TICKETS, 50 CENTS. AUGUST FIRST Picnic Knights of Pythias CARVER MINN. 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 READ OUR ADVERTISEMENTS. MISS ESSIE R. MASON Stenographer, 236 Boston Block. The Hotel Jones is now located at 1109 2nd St. So. where better apartments have been secured. (Adv.) --- 208 Heunepin Avenue THE GRAIN BELL THE LION WHEN NEGROES WRITE BOOKS They Should Receive Credit. Agents are selling a book, recently published by the Woodruff Press, Lincoln, Neb. It is called "The Conquest." The story of a Negro Pioneer—by the Pioneer." The work is dedicated to Hon. Booker T. Washington. "It is the story of a young sleeping-car porter, who was discontented; that is, he possessed energy—a desire to become more than just "George." Why such an ambitious and energetic young Negro man should not reveal his identity is remarkable, yet his unpretentiousness leads one to believe that the book is written by a white man. It is a good investment, as it appeals to the pride and passions of many Negroes. If "the Pioneer" is a Negro, his modesty has overcome his merit and he will have no place among Negro writers. Evidently Mr. Pioneer prefers more finance and less literary fame. FORUMS. NEW OFFICERS. Atty. Wm. R. Morris; Pres.; Mrs. M. O. Cannon, Vice Pres.; Miss Idah Grey, Secy.; Mr. Geo. Hall, Treas.; Mr. Wm. Smith, Critic; Mr. Chas. W. Brown, Journalist; Rev. T. W. Lewis, Mr. A. J. Kelso, Chaplains; Miss Milred Shull, Organist; Mr. Jas. Combs, Chorister. Inauguration will take place first Sunday in July. "CIVIL RIGHTS" ACT VOID. Washington, D. C., June 16.—The entire federal "civil Rights" act of 875, imposing criminal penalties for discrimination against Negroes, was declared void today by the supreme court of the United States. The court eld because it was not applicable uniformly throughout the country, it was entirely unconstitutional. THE EPISOPAL CLUB JULY 10 To Antlers Park, July 10 ```markdown ``` SYLVESTER W. OLIVER Working Men's Social Club OLIVER BROS., Managers PHONE: Micollet 9506 244 Third Ave. So. Minneapolis, Minn. PAEGEL 802 NICOLLET AVE. 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 HAM- ILTON, ELGIN, WALTHAM and ROCKFORD RAILROAD WATCHES. N. W PHONE NICOLLET 1873. J. M. MORRIS Real Estate, Loans and Collections. 50B 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. HENNEPIN COUNTY SAVINGS BANK 41 YEAR OLD MINNEAPOLIS SMOKE THE BEST Sight Draft 5C CIGAR W. S. CONRAD CO., Distributors NO. 1. WESTERN AVE., MINN. NO. 140. E. 6th ST., ST. PAUL. 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 Solicits Your Patronage. W. M. LISBON TRANSFER AND FUEL ALL KINDS OF HAULING MOVING VANS... ...EXPRESSING 1816 4th St. So., Minneapolis. Men's Sewed Soles, ..... 70s Ladies, ..... 65s Men's Nailed ..... 50 and 60s Rubber Heels, ..... 40s Ladies and Boys' nailed soles ..... 40s SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1426 WARNINGTON AVENUE SOUTH BOARDING AND ROOMING HOUSE Clean, Comfortable and Reasonable Rooms. Excellent Table Board. 2010. CEDAR AVE., MINNEAPOLIS. On Car Line. JACK WILLIAMS, PROP. JEFFERSON'S LAST WORDS He Explained the Influence of the Declaration of Independence. NINE days before his death Thomas Jefferson was asked to write a sentiment for the forthcoming fiftyth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the day of jubilee on which, by a singular coincidence, he was destined to die. ```markdown ``` He wrote: "The eyes of men are opened and opening to the rights of men. It has become clear that the masses of men are not born with saddles on their backs nor a favored few booted and spurred ready to ride them legitimately by the grace of God." Could Get Shoes From the Enemy. One day in the middle of winter General Greene, passing a sentinel who was barefooted, said, "I fear, my good fellow, you suffer much from the severe cold." "Very much," was the reply. "But I do not complain. I know I should fare better if our general had the means of getting supplies. They say, however, that in a few days we shall have a fight, and then I shall take care to get a pair of shoes." A National Hymn For July Fourth A National Hymn For July Fourth JOHN E. DOLSEN [Copyright, 1913, by American Press Association.] PEOPLE free from sea to sea. We look across the years and bless The men who wrought through years of stress To lay the nation's blood bathed base For the uplifting of the race. PEOPLE free from sea to sea, We look across the years and bless The men who wrought through years of stress To lay the nation's blood bathed base For the uplifting of the race. O God, to thee we bend the knee As now along the upward slope We press with never dying hope Of better day, of greater good, Of broader, closer brotherhood. O God of life and peace and strife, Grant that the coming years shall be Greatest in human history In the achievements of the mind That make for good of mankind. God, give us peace and large increase Of all that makes a people great. Grant to the leaders of the state An outlook broad, with power of brain To render vile temptations vain. Help us, we pray, to truly say That the great fabric of our laws Is free from fraud and hidden flaws, And let our institutions be The models for humanity. Small Boys Used - Squibs. In the early days of the Fourth of July celebration the small boys had to content themselves with "squibs," or small balls of moistened powder, which fizzed and gave out sparks in the darkness; with the rapid waving of firebrands, the sight of glowing bonfires and perhaps a limited participation in the "fun of fire"—namely, the tossing of fire balls made of tow saturated with tar or turpentine into the air, an amusement in which many men and boys frequently took part. McKinley on the Fourth. Let us always remember that, whatever differences about politics may have existed or still exist, we are all Americans before we are partisans and cherish the welfare of all the people above party or state. God bless every undertaking which revives patriotism and rebukes the indifferent and lawless.—William McKinley, July 4, 1897. Don't forget the Amusement Week at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Everybody will enjoy the fun. July 7 to 12. TWIN CITY STAR TUSKEGEE BAND ON LONG TOUR Public Interest In Student Musicians on the Increase. SONGS APTLY ILLUSTRATED. Third Summer Pilgrimage of Famous Institution's Musical Organization Includes Concert Engagements in Seventy-four Cities and Towns In Fourteen States—Aim of Director Smith. Guthrie, Okla. — The appearance in this city on Wednesday evening, June 25, of the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute band was the occasion of much enthusiasm among the music loving public. The schedule of this band, under the management of the well known J. D. Stevenson, covers seventy-four cities and towns in fourteen states. The stop here was the twenty-first in the present series. Under the direction of Captain N. Clark Smith, formerly bandmaster of the Eighth regimental Illinois state militia, the student band plays large melodies and folk songs of the colored people interpreted and arranged for band music. In handling this music Captain Smith has something more in view than the mere applause of the populace. He wishes rather in the main to teach the beauty and dignity of Negro music. Lest through the symphonies and variations of the band the audience should miss the real interpretation of the melodies Captain Smith has thrown on the canvas the story of "Steal Away," that the audience may glance up at the picture or series of pictures and read there the story of the struggles of the old folks of fifty years ago seeking to steal away to the valley to pray. Thus glancing at the picture the audience can then interpret the band music. But this is for the older people. Captain Smith has still another story he wishes to tell. It is for the modern Negro to measure up to this present day civilization. Here are a farmer and his wife, dull, slow, quiet, labor [Name] CAPTAIN N. CLARK SMITH. ing side by side in the fields. They toll on there, make money, build a decent cottage and rear a family. The children finish in the graded school. The mother urges the "old man" to send them away to the north. In the north the dazzle and dash of the life at its height are too much for them. They are delighted, yea, intoxicated. They never return to the quiet little cottage on the farm; hence the story of three generations is woven into this music and interpreted to the audience by a band, an orchestra and a glee club. Not altogether unfit is the student band for the mission which the former Illinois bandmaster sets for himself. Many of these students are raw recruits fresh from the farms, villages and homes where life is daily enacted as Captain Smith seeks to stage it. Though the task of drilling them into musicians is a hard one they nevertheless bring to their instruments an understanding of and sympathy with the life of their music. They are not musicians by trade and never will be; they are fifty of the 1,500 students who come yearly to the school for trades of one kind or another and who pick up music incidentally. The present tour is the third one of the kind the band has taken and by far the most ambitious. Those previous were satisfied with twenty, thirty or forty stops. In each case the manager, J. D. Stevenson, has had repeated demands to extend his time and journey. On this trip he is endeavoring to meet all the demands of cities along the route. New Business Movement in Brooklyn Several responsible business and professional men are said to be sponsors for the movement headed by Attorney Rufus Lewis Perry of Brooklyn to form a trust company among Afro-Americans. The promoters plan to begin with a capital of $100,000 and a surplus of $25,000. The concern is to be national in scope, with branches in several large cities where our people form a good proportion of the population. ed to us, send us their subscriptions We beg that those who are indebted by P. O. Order. FEDERATION OF AFRO-AMERICAN WOMEN OF MINNESOTA MEET Successful Session in Zenith City. Duluth, Minn.—The ninth annual session of the Afro-American Women's State Federation of Minnesota was held June 25—26, at St. Mark's A. M. E. church, Duluth. Forty delegates from the twin cities, including Duluth, were in attendance, which does not show a bad representation considering the meeting being in the Zenith City. Promptly at 10:30, Wednesday morning, the gavel was sounded by the Pres. Mrs. Ida Sellers, with invocation by Rev. Timothy Tyler, singing the State song, "Stand up For Minnesota." Mayor W. I. Prince gave the address of welcome in behalf of the city, and assured the women of a cordial feeling, that all felt for them and their endeavor from both an official and a personal standpoint. He also complimented the women on their good work and progressiveness. The response was given by Mrs. Ada Mathews, 2nd Vice Pres. of Duluth, after which the appointing of committees and routine of business was taken up. Of the forty delegates reported by the credential committee Minneapolis had eighteen, St. Paul, seven; the remainder were the Duluth delegation. Greetings were read from Mrs. Jennie E. Watson of Columbus, Ohio, former 1st Vice President, and Mrs. Mary L. Joyce, 1st Vice President of the State State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. An interesting feature of the convention was the arts and crafts exhibit, the work of the women of the three cities. Mrs. Laura Hickman of St. Paul brought greetings to the convention from our former Pres., Mrs. Nellie Francis. Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Nellie Cruzot of Duluth, read a most interesting paper on "Domestic Art." Vocal and piano solos were rendered by Mrs. Ethel Richardson and Miss Ethel McDonald, respectively. The Question Box, presided over by Mrs. I. E. Bibbs, proved to be quiet helpful to all. Mrs. Mattie R. Hicks read a paper on "Woman's Responsibility." The welcome address in behalf of the clubs was given by Mrs. Laura F. Colby, Pres. of Duluth City Federation. The Federation appropriated twenty-five dollars to their state object, the Attucks Home. They also presented the sum of 12.50, the price of a memorial window to St. Marks A. M. E. church to be placed in their beautiful new edifice now in course of erection, which they hope to complete in Aug. Several amendments to the constitution were adopted—One to elect officers annually instead of semiannually as heretofore. The following officers were elected to fill the places of those left vacant: First Vice President, Mrs. Blanche Charleson; Organizer, Mrs. Jessie Williams, Duluth; Appointed—Junior, Mrs. Minnie Burwell, Minneapolis; Ways and Means, Mrs. Josie Moberly, Duluth; Parliamentarian, Mrs. Laura D. Hickman, St. Paul. These officers, together with the President, Mrs. Ida Sellers, were installed by Mrs. Ione E. Gibbs, Hon. Pres. Papers were also read by Miss Edith A. Leonard of St. Paul, Mrs. Mulu Maxwell, Mrs. Timothy Tyler, Mrs. Ione E. Bibbs and Mrs. Marie Coles, Mrs. Hilda Kennedy gave a reading. Little Misses Blanche Black and Anna Colby rendered several instrumental selections. Mr. Rosco Miller delighted the audience with a bass solo. Lawyer Thurman of Superior, WiFi, addressed the convention Thursday evening. The President gave her annual address followed by the reading of a paper. Rev. Tyler, pastor of the A. M. E. church, suggested that this body write the churches and lodges in Minnesota, asking them to take part in a two days' celebration to show our appreciation of fifty years of freedom. The matter was referred to the executive board. The report of the Rec. Secy., Mrs. Mattie Hicks, together with club reports, showed club work in a progressive spirit with an increase in membership. At the adjournment of the convention, those who had been in attendance expressed themselves as being highly entertained as well as being greatly benefitted. Several social functions were given in honor of the visiting delegates and all returned home feeling that it was good to have been there. Mrs. Mattie R. Hicks was awarded the prize of two dollars and fifty cents in gold for having brought in the largest number of subscriptions to the Tricity Age, our official organ. The following ladies were present as delegates from Minneapolis:— Mesdames Ida Sellers, Ione E. Gibbs, Opheila Rice, Hilda Kennedy, Mamie Donavan, Hester Keyes, Juall Burke, Hettie Sterman, Lulu Cratic, America Symms, Carrie Ford, May Glenn, Lulu Maxwell, Sadie Sample, Maggie Jackson, Tillie Brigham, Helen Jackson, Lizzie Vanhook, Minnie Burwell, Miss Helen Rice. From St. Paul:— Mesdames Mary E. Hatcher, Dora Adams, Blanche Charleston, Ella Coleman, Allie Smith. Edith A. Leonard, Laura D. Hickman Mattie R. Hicks. Visitors from Minneapolis: — Mrs. Nina White and Mrs. Beaulah Minor. NATIONAL NEGRO EDUCATIONAL CONGRESS. Gov. Eberhart Names Delegates. The National Negro Educational Congress will meet in Kansas City, Mo., July 15 to 19. Gov. Eberhart has named the following delegates from Minnesota: Thos. H. Lyles, Dr. O. D. Howard, O. C. Hall, Dr. Valdo Turner, Atty. W. T. Francis, Rev. H. P. Jones, Rev. A. H. Leatad, J. Q. Adams, R. H. Anderson, Mrs. J. H. Hickman, Misses Edith A. Leonard of St. Paul; Miss Mattie L. Furr of Rochester, N. Y.; Atty. W. R. Morris, Dr. R. S. Brown, Atty. B. S. Smith, John M. Allison, C. H. Robinson, Mrs. Ione E. Gibbs, Mrs. Ida Sellars, of Minneapolis. At the last meeting of this Congress held in St. Paul last year it was decided that Clermont, Va., would be the next place of meeting, but owing to the death of Prof. J. J. Smallwood, the change was made to Kansas City, Mo. Many St. Paul citizens are officers of this Congress but it is doubtful if any will attend its meetings. They know that Pres. J. Silas Harris is not the logical man for the head of an organization of its scope. We admit that the Congress brought to us some distinguished Negro men and women, but they were mostly victims. However, it was the duty of our citizens to receive them kindly, and to welcome them with that hospitality which makes Minnesota famous, especially Minneapolis. It cannot be said that Pres. Harris added to his popularity, while here, and it was the concensus of opinion that he was not the man for the place. His recent record for class legislation has proven such. We had hoped that Prof. Smallwood would place this Congress where it rightfully belonged, bringing together the intelligent minds of the race, but in the present condition it is a farce, and always will be, while Prof. Harry R. Graham carries around its constitution in his hip pocket, and Prof. J. Silas Harris remains at its head. PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH COR. 12 and CEDAR STS., ST. PAUL UPSTAIRS AND DOWN ONE SOLID WEEK JULY 7 TO 12. GRAND MID-SUMMER CAR- NIVAL WONDERFUL MOVING PIC- TURES KANGAROO COURT SUFFRAGETTE POLICE- WOMEN GREATEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED THE BAZAZAS COMMITTEE 178 PEOPLE—COUNT 'EM COME AND SEE MAUD THREE THOUSAND TICKETS TO BE SOLD STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Hennepin. PROBATE COURT. In the Matter of the Estate of Charley Dahman, Deceased on the Estate of Charley Dahman, deceased, late of the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota being granted to Mary Dahman of the State. And it appearing upon proper proof by the affidavit of the said Mary Dahman, made and filed herein, that there are no matters against the said Charley Dahman, deceased. IT IS ORDERED, that three months be and the affidavit is hereby allowed from and against the said Charley Dahman, in which all persons having claims or demands against the said deceased are required to file the same in the Probate Court of said County of Hennepin for examination and al- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first Monday in October 1913, at ten o'clock a.m., a genealogist will be held at the Court House in the City of Minneapolis, in said county, be and the same is hereby appointed as the time and place when and where the said Probate Court will examine and adjust said claims and demands. AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that not only the hearing be given, but creditors and persons interested in said estate by forthwith publishing this order once in each week for three successive weeks in the Twelve Months will be printed and published said county. Dated at Minneapolis, this 14th day of June, 1913. By the Court. JOHN A. DAHL. Judge of the Probate Court. No. 15442. WANTED. Reliable, live, honest, hustling agents for the Twin City Star. You can make a good living with this work as a side line. Agents wanted in Milwaukee, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City, Portland, Ore., Seattle, Denver, Des Moines and Sioux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE. In this great city of ours, we need more consecrated men and women to throw out the life line to rescue the perishing souls. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor Bethesda Baptist Church. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. ADVERTISEMENTS CHURCHES. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCURCH 5th Ave. 8e. 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, 235 B. between 8th and 10th a.m. every Sunday 10:20 a. m. and 8:00 p. 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., 5 p.m. Sunday School at 1 p.m. Rev. E. R. Edwards, Pastor. BETHESADE BAPTIST CHURCH, 1188 Eighth Street So. Preaching every Sunday morning and evening. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor, 602 10th Ave. S. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 6th Avenue N. and 4th St. Services morning and evening on Sunday. Rev. M. W. Witmer, Pastor. The People's Christian Mission, REV. G. W. MITCHELL, PASTOR. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. n. P. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller Sts. All are welcome. It is a rule at the St. James A. M. E. Church that persons attending funerals will not be permitted to view the remains in the Church. All persons will call at the undertakers or the residence to take the last look at the departed. ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Services 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Rev. G. W. Camp, Pastor. All are welcome. Ames Lodge of Elks meet at Union Temple Hall, 28 Washington Ave. So, every 2nd and 4th Thursday evening. LODGES. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR. Deputy, installs and organizes Chapters of The O. E. Star. Please to consult any one interested. Residence Mrs. Anna B. Harris, Grand District 285 Rende St., St. Paul, Minn. DR. W. H. WRIGHT. DENTIST. 111 South 6th St Minneapolis. 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. Office, Nic. 1963 Res. Colfax 1638. DR. J. H. REDD, Physician and Surgeen. 111 BO. 6TH ST. Minneapolis, Minn. WM. T. FRANCIS Attorney and Counselor at Law, 89-90 Union Block, St. Paul. N. W. Cedar 5552 4th & Cedar 8ts. R. O. LEE ATTORNEY AT LAW. Practice in all Courts. 25 Union Block, St. Paul, Minn. J- LOUIS ERVIN Attorney and Counsellor at Law 303 Court Block, St. Paul, Minn. McDew Rents Houses. McDew Rents Flats. McDew Sells Houses. McDew Sells Lots. B. MAXEY McDEW 612 SYKES BLOCK. NIC. 621, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. FOR MEN ONLY. THE HOTEL PAUL, 112 WASHINGTON AVE. NO. E. S. B. PAUL, Prop. N. W. Phone Nic. 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 Believed Promptly T. S. Phone 3073 N. W. Male 9592 The Porters and Waiters Club Incorporated GLOVER SHULL, President Waiters for Parties Furnished Also Porters 311 Hennepin Ave. Mpls. S. BLUMMER, PROP. 1311 WASHINGTON AVENUE SO. SUITS OR OVERCOATS MADE TO ORDER. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO CLEANING, PRESSING, REPAIRING. CLOTHES CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. : : : : READ THE STAR. THE TWIN CITY STAR NEGRO PROGRESSIVE. Vol 3 Friday, July 4, 1913 No. 44 Entered in the Post Office at Minneapolis as second class matter. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION 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 ..... 1.20 THREE MONTHS ..... .65 CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTION ..... 2.50 ADVERTISING RATES. 1 column inch—1 insertion ..... $ .50 1 col. inch—4 insertions (1 mo.) $1.50 1 col. inch—13 insertions (3 mos.) $5.00 Special rates furnished on application Reading notices ..... 10 cents aline. 6 words constitute a line. The above rates apply to all classifications as follows, except Births, Notices, Barter and Exchange and all Cards of Thanks, Obituaries, Meeting ads, preceding Male Help. Births, Deaths, Cards of Thanks and Meeting Notices — Minimum charge, 250 for 15 words or less. Over 25 words, one cent for each word. Subscribers are earnest requested to report to the office any irregularities in the delivery of their paper also any change of address. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. A PLEA FOR RACIAL CO-OPERATION. There is much preaching these days on racial segregation and separation, all of which is unnecessary and unnatural. Instead of the races getting further and further apart they should be getting closer and closer together. In quiet moments when racial friction is not under discussion and when some specific legislation is not being agitated to keep the races apart, the cooler heads—the Christly men of both races—should carefully meditate and pray for a way to bring these people closer together for mutual respect and mutual co-operation. Both races are here by divine decree. Both races have points of strength and innate rights to life, liberty and the pursuits of happiness. Each race may be of mutual help to the other. The stronger may grow the stronger by helping all weak; the weak may grow the loftier in an atmosphere of generosity, magnanimity, created by the strong in its effort to help the weak. We can and should come closer together in the common interests of the whole society, at the same time with due regard for the social disposition of each other. He who seeks to widen the gulf between the races is an enemy of both, prolongs the struggle, and increases the difficulty of the problem. We are all men, that is assured. That we all have rights that each must respect, cannot be denied. That we are to be here under the same flag, with common interests and a common history, for centuries to come seems to be fore-ordained. There should be common-sense, grace, patriotism and Christly spirit enough to make race friction less and race co-operation an everyday product, found in all parts and under all circumstances. Race friction is an injury to both. To promote it causes bloodshed, sears conscience and dissipates energy, creates an un-moral atmosphere and stifles the lofty growth of all concerned. With one God the Father of us all and Jesus Christ as our elder brother, the Word of God as our platform, the stars and stripes for our mutual protection, there seems to be sufficient equipment at hand for a forward movement toward mutual cooperation. — Southwestern Christian Advocate. Mr. Thos. H. Lyles, Treas. of the National Negro Educational Congress will report by letter as follows: Nothing In — Nothing Out — Balance Nothing. There will be no "Negro Exhibit" at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. "Wherever any race or group of people learn to do a common thing in an uncommon way, by putting brain skill and conscience into labor, that race or group of people is likely to solve all the problems that surround them."—Dr. Washington. READ OUR ADVERTISEMENTS. 22 Chief Executive of State of Minnesota, who has done nothing for the Negroes by way of appointment, except as Delegates (without expenses) to Negro Conventions. Employes a Negro messenger and porter in his office. This same Governor failed to answer a letter from the Editor of this publication, asking that a NEGRO be named among the Minnesota Commissioners at the Panama Pacific Exposition. Governor's Secretary says there will be "nothing doing" so far as the Panama Exposition is concerned. Why should Gov. Eberhardt name Miss Mattie L. Furr of Rochester, N. Y., as a Delegate from Minnesota to the Educational Congress? Are the ladies of Minnesota worthy of this supposed honor? We believe that Miss Furr would have been appointed by Gov. Sulzer in N. Y. state. The fact is that Gov. Eberhardt knows little about anything where the Negro is concerned, it being left to "Billy" and "George" and "Billy" lets "George do it"—and it is done—in good faith, but "George" has always done the right thing, at the wrong time—and ever will. Greek Catholics in Philadelphia have started a Mission for Negroes in charge of a Negro Priest. Ex- 319 Fuller Ave., St. Paul. To the Editor of Twin City Star. I have noticed in a recent issue, stating "That Greek Catholics are doing missionary work in Philadelphia through the agency of a Negro Priest", and I would ask you to allow me to throw some light on the subject, lest the paragraph be misunderstood. By ages of usage the term "Catholic" belongs distinctively and exclusively to one religious organization, whose central government is in the capitol of the Kingdom of Italy. It was only by an unwarranted misappropriation that the name "Catholic" and other terms in use by the Catholic (Roman) Church have been adopted by others in recent times. Now, according to the Official Directory of the Catholic Church in the United States, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has several places of worship, where special attention is given to the religious needs of Negroes; but none of them are under the direction of a Negro Priest. Hence the "Greek Catholics" and the "Negro Priest" referred to, cannot mean "Catholic" in its true and strict sense; but, possibly what are known to ecclesiastical students as "Orthodox Greeks" who are not "Catholics", but Schismatics. It is therefore an error to refer to this mission as one conducted by Greek Catholics", and that the Negro Priest is a Greek Negro Priest. Let me say further that there are Catholics, strictly speaking, who are Greeks, but they are ecclesiastically known as "Greek Uniats" to distinguish them from the "Greek Protestants" who are called "Orthodox", although they are not. Trusting that you will see your way to give this explanation to your readers. Yours respectfully. S. L. THEOBALD. June 30, 1913. Always is it faith in someone or something that inspires us to lift our work above the commonplace. The word Negro should always be spelled with a Capital N.—It is worthy of this distinction The Twin City Star has the exclusive use in this city of the Afro-American news service of the American Press Assn., edited by Mr. N. B Dodson of N. Y., which is a feature of our publication, much appreciated by our readers. Our enemies advertise us. Our friends support us. Everybody helps us. TWIN CITY STAR Railroad Rate Case Similar to Ordeal of Colored Americans. In a recent interview Attorney William T Francis of St. Paul gave the following as his opinion of the probable effect of the decision of the United States supreme court in the Minnesota rate case. The interview was obtained by the editor of the Minneapolis (Minn.) Twin City Star. Lawyer Francis said: "As I have had no opportunity to read the decision it is necessary to depend wholly upon newspaper reports of it, and if they are correct then I view with alarm the doctrine of state rights laid down in that decision. "The decision, being against the railroads, meets what is known as popular favor or public sentiment, but public sentiment, like a baby, sometimes cries for that which is against its best interests. Railroad corporations, because of the very nature of their business and the fact that they traverse so many different states, ought to have but one controlling power with authority to fix rates. Plainly the cost of operation differs in every state. It is higher in Montana than it is in Minnesota, higher in Washington than Dakota. "Federal control of railroads is the correct solution of the railroad problem, and if this decision had been in favor of the railroads consummation of that theory would have been hastened." "But the railroad companies, like the Negro, are passing through a period of persecution in response to a popular desire to hamper their progress, just as it is popular now to cry out against all Negroes for the slim and misconduct of the few." Seeing that Mr. Francis was about to launch into a lengthy discussion on the rights of the people and the railroads, the question was asked, "Do you think that this decision, if it upholds state rights, will affect the Negro in any way?" "Decidedly I do," he replied, and said further: "If the states have the right to fix rates independent of the interstate rates it must follow that the railroads cannot make an interstate rate that would be in excess of the state rate. "It has long been the hope of many prominent Negro lawyers that the doctrine of state rights, particularly so far as interstate commerce is concerned, would not be sustained when the question was put squarely before the United States supreme court, but from the newspaper reports of the decision it appears that we can no longer hope for help in our fight against jimcrow laws through that source. "If we are not able to destroy the effect of jimcrow laws upon the interstate commerce theory then we are indeed in a helpless condition, and the case of Dr. J. W. Thompson versus the Pullman company et al., recently argued in the United States circuit court of appeals at St. Paul, must fall." Attorney Francis was for many years chief clerk of the legal department of the Northern Pacific railway, and on account of his broad knowledge of the history, of the rate case we hold his opinion as valuable information to our readers. FISK UNIVERSITY NOTES. Truatees of the School Encouraged by Hearty Responses to Relief Fund. The trustees and friends of Fisk university, Nashville, Tenn., are much encouraged over the prospects for relieving the institution from its present financial embarrassment. At the recent commencement exercises of the university it was announced that $250,000 had been subscribed, of which $175,000 is pledged by the general education board, and toward the remaining $50,000 of the fund $36,000 has been pledged on condition that the balance be immediately secured. The Alumni association, students and faculty of the institution have given in cash and pledges the sum of $36,000. It is believed that such loyalty to the school as this, such heroic giving as is here manifested, will prompt others to give generously and thus save to the colored race one of the best institutions of learning for its people anywhere in the United States. Union University Confers. Degrees. At the recent commencement of Virginia Union university the degree of bachelor of arts was conferred upon seven young men—James M. Bracy, Messrs. John E. Briggs, James Hugo Johnston, Jr., Chandler Owens, C. M. Stewart and Henry B. Tallaferro, Virginia, and Luscious L. McGee, Tennessee. Upon James A. Bates of South Carolina was conferred the degree of bachelor of divinity. The degree of bachelor of theology was conferred upon Richard H. Bowe of Alabama; Adolphua Hobbs. Richmond: John Pauler Rier, Paramaribo, Gulnea, and John E. Wright, Norfolk. The honorary degree of doctor of divinity was conferred upon the Rev. J. H. Randolph, Washington, and the Rev. T. M. Allen, Ashland, Va. Pittsburgh True Reformers Celebrate. The Pittsburgh division of the Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers celebrated the twenty- fourth anniversary of the order in Pittsburgh during the week ending July 5. The services began on Sunday, June 29, with a sermon by Dr. George B. Howard at the Central Baptist church, of which he is the honored pastor. In the evening the order was present in a body at the Metropolitan Baptist church under the lead of the president and grand worthy master, Floyd Ross of Richmond, Va. The celebration closed with a big banquet at True Reformers' hall, on Frankstown avenue, east end. THE MAYFIELD BOUTELL BROS. Largest House Furnishers in the Northwest WE FURNISH HOMES COMPLETE Cor. 1st Ave. S. and 5th St. Minneapolis Great Department Store Headquarters for Railroad Men Cor. Third and Robert St., ST. PAUL SPECIAL SALE OF WINES AND LIQUORS $3.20—Four full quarts Old Style Bottled in Bond Montrose Whiskey—5 years old. $3.00—per gallon Pure California Brandy—Aged in Bond. $2.50—Four full quarts Old Hickory Grove Whiskey. $1.50—per gallon Old Port, Sherry, Tokay or Catawaba. $2.50—Four large bottles Virginia Dare Wine—Garrett & Co. $3.25—per gallon Pure Grain Alcohol, full strength. $3.00—per gallon Golden Gate Apricot Brandy. 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