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MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL Defective Page VOL. 3 Single Copies 5 Cents the Bible institute, as the meetings are called. These institutes are held for one or two weeks in one place, just as circumstances warrant. The Chicago meetings were well attended and very profitable to those who took the course as outlined in the lecture program, which was changed at each session. In Kansas City, Mo., Dr. Vass lectured for one week in the high school building under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A., of which Mr. R. B. De Fratts is secretary, Mr. Edward Ross is chairman of the religious work committee of this association, which has taken the lead of all other associations in this kind of religious extension work. From Kansas City Dr. Vass continued his journey without stop over until he reached Los Angeles, Cal., where a meeting had been arranged for him by Dr. J. L. McCoy, under the auspices of the Baptist ministers' conference of the city. At Bakersfield the meetings were arranged by the Rev. Dr. McPherson, who was very enthusiastic in getting the news of Dr. Vass' coming spread among his people. Dr. Hawkins worked up the meetings for Dr. Vass in Oakland, and Dr. Riddle and his congregation in San Francisco vied with all others in making the meetings at their church among the best held by the noted teacher in that section. On the return trip Dr. Vass stopped off at Denver, where he lectured for the Rev. Dr. David E. Overs and his congregation. He has been engaged in this kind of Christian work for over twenty years as superintendent of the American Baptist Publication society. Dr. Vass expects to return to his home, Raleigh, N. C., the last week in August. AMOS WILLIAMS AS HERO. Quick Presence of Mind Prevents Fatal Accident to Clergyman. Amos Williams, a farmer living near Poughkeepsie, N. Y., recently saved the lives of the Rev. I. T. Stafford and wife, who were in danger of being killed in a runaway accident. Dr. and Mrs. Stafford were driving a spirited horse attached to a light wagon. The raising of the top to the vehicle frightened the animal, which started in a mad rush down a steep rocky road. Mr. Williams saw the dangerous position in which the couple were and by quick presence of mind to a rail from the fence and felled the fleeing animal to the ground. Thus we have another evidence of the valor and kind heartedness of Afro-Americans toward their white fellow human beings. H. W. Beecher Centenary Celebration. A movement to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Henry Ward Beecher has been started by the colored citizens of Brooklyn. George E. Wilbecan, chairman of the committee, in explaining the call for such a celebration says: "The call for this observation does not mean anything but a desire to honor the memory of a great man. Henry Ward Beecher was not alone a friend to the colored people but to humanity generally. FROM PORTER TO BUSINESS MAN Interesting Story of the Rise of James G. Thomas. BELIEVES IN A SQUARE DEAL Former Texas Boy Who by Persistence, Thrift and Economy Has Accumulated Considerable Wealth. Served In Many Capacities Before Launching Out For Himself. New York.—Among the successful business men of the race who have attained eminence in their respective fields of endeavor is James C. Thomas, the efficient and well known undertaker in New York. Mr. Thomas has one of the largest and best equipped undertaking establishments in the country, located in One Hundred and Thirty-fourth street, in the heart of the Harlem section of the city. Mr. Thomas' undertaking establishment has become one of the show places of the metropolis. The proprietor, who stands high in the business and professional world, tells a vivid JAMES G. THOMAS. story of the hard struggle which he had in working up to his present position in business. Mr. Thomas was born in Harrisburg, Tex., and went at an early age to Galveston, Tex., where he received his common school education and spent his early manhood days. As a young man he was always anxious to make his mark and began his rise in the world by working as porter and waiter on the steamboats. Twenty years ago he took up residence in New York and found work in the hotels for some time. For eleven years he worked as a steward in a fashionable club of New York and by strict economy saved enough money to enter business. While working in this capacity he resolved to become an undertaker and entered the Echols School of Embalming, from which he graduated in 1896. He opened his first undertaking establishment at 498 Seventh avenue, where he proved himself to be an efficient and capable undertaker. He was among the first of the race to enter the field in New York and by square and honest methods has built up a splendid business. The growth of Mr. Thomas' business necessitated larger and more commodious quarters. Three years ago he moved into his new establishment on One Hundred and Thirty-fourth street, which is valued at $24,000 and contains every convenience. It is well appointed, with offices and a large, spacious chapel. Mr. Thomas has ample facilities for the successful carrying on of his business. Besides his prominence in business he is active in many other directions, being identified with several race movements. He is a member of the executive committee of the National Negro Business league and at the recent session of the league in Little Rock was one of the speakers. Mr. Thomas is also a prominent lodge man. When asked to what he attributed his success in business he replied: "I owe my success to honest dealing and being prompt. I am fond of my business and believe that the only way to make a success is to be honest and square and prompt. I owe a great deal of my success to my wife, Mrs Thomas, who assists me in the business and who is an experienced undertaker and embalmer." Besides the beautiful city residence of Mr. Thomas in New York, he owns a fine country home at Fairfield, Conn. READ THE STAR—ITS NEWS. SMOKE THE RELIABLE 8c SIGHT DRAFT CIGar 6c LECTURER'S LONG TOUR. Great Work of Dr. S. N. Vass For Religious Uplift. The lecture tour of the Rev. Dr. S. N. Vass this summer has taken him across the continent. He began with a great institute meeting in the Zion Baptist church in Washington the 8th of June. Dr. W. J. Howard, pastor of the Zion Baptist church, arranged for the meetings, which not only benefited the members of his own parish, but the people of the community in general. Dr. Vass is a recognized authority on Bible history, and his lectures cover most of the important periods in both the Old and New Testaments. Sunday school teachers and leaders in whatever line of Christian work whose privilege it has been to study under Dr. Vass have afterward rendered better and more effective service. From Washington the lecturer went to Chicago, where the Y. M. C. A. and the ministers' conference united in the arrangements for holding REV. DR. S. N. VASS. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., September 12, 1913. POTENT FORCES IN EDUCATION ECONOMY IN THE MOVEMENT Commissioner of Education Begins Systematic Study of Problem by Request of Dr. Dillard of the Jeanes and Slater Fund Board—Plan Benefits the General Public. The United States bureau of education in co-operation with the Phelps-Stokes fund is now making a comprehensive study of the private and higher schools for colored people. This study is undertaken in response to numerous and insistent demands for knowledge of these schools, the number of which is constantly increasing. Thoughtful people of the south and of the north, white and colored, are more and more puzzled as to the merits and demerits of the many appeals for money and sympathy in behalf of all sorts and conditions of institutions for the race. Letters from state superintendents of education in the south emphasize the need of a complete survey of the whole field. At a conference of the representatives of some of these schools held in New York last spring, it was the consensus of opinion that there is much duplication of educational efforts in some sections, but much more of neglect in many other sections. Every educational board interested in the colored people and almost every individual who contributes to this cause is calling for information. After considerable discussion of this need by Dr. Dillard of the Jeanes fund and the Slater board, and by other representatives of the "conference for education in the south," it was decided to appeal to the United States commissioner of education for a thorough study of the private and higher schools for Afro-Americans. Commissioner Claxton's intimate knowledge of every phase of education in the south enabled him to understand the importance of this request, and he immediately began to make plans for the study now under way. A remarkable evidence of the importance of this survey is the fact that about the same time two other important organizations interested in colored schools decided to assemble information on this subject. Dr. J. H. Dillard, secretary of the Slater board, obtained permission of that body to begin the study. It was at this time also that the trustees of the Phelps-Stokes fund, confronted by appeals from all sorts and conditions of schools, decided to make a thorough survey of the situation. As the fund is of recent origin, a word of explanation may be necessary at this point. This Phelps-Stokes fund is the residuary estate, amounting to about $1,000,000, bequeathed by Miss Caroline Phelps Stokes of New York city for various philanthropic purposes, among which is the education of Negroes. Most of the appropriations made up to date have contributed directly or indirectly to a clearer knowledge of colored schools. Gifts to the Universities of Virginia and Georgia and to the Peabody college, in Nashville, are for the maintenance of fellowships and research work in the field of Negro education. The co-operation of the bureau of education and the Phelps-Stokes fund is the result of the close relationship of the representatives of the Slater board, the conference for education in the south and the trustees of the Phelps-Stokes fund with each other and with Commissioner Claxton. Through this co-operation unnecessary duplication is avoided, and time, effort and money are saved. The work is done under the immediate direction of Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones, a native of Wales and a naturalized citizen of the United States, who was educated both in southern and northern institutions and has devoted a number of years to the educational and economic condition of the Negroes in the United States. His studies and observations, extending over several years in the census bureau and in the United States bureau of education, will be especially useful in this study of schools. An exhaustive schedule of questions in regard to the schools has been prepared with much care and is being filled by Dr. Jones and those associated with him, after careful investigation of the schools made by them. These questions relate to the history of the schools, their present condition, their management, their religions and social activity and the work of grad- uates and former students. dates and former students. When sufficient data have been collected a report will be printed and published, giving a brief but accurate survey of each school, of its equipment, its work and its place in the educational system of the city, county or state in which it is located. Annual Convention of Women's Clubs. The Pennsylvania State Federation of Women's Clubs held its tenth annual convention on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The organization was the guest of St. Matthew's A. M. E. Zion church, Sewickley, Pa. Delegates from the various clubs made encouraging reports. THE DIXIE HOSPITAL Excellent Equipment of a New Institution Near Hampton, Va. When the new quarters of the Hamilton Training School For Nurses and the Dixie hospital were opened this summer to the public between seven and eight hundred visitors inspected the building. Two days later the nurses and their patients had the long anticipated pleasure of moving into it. The Dixie hospital is the only public hospital on the Virginia peninsula, and the new building and equipment equal if they do not surpass those of any other hospital in the state. The institution was founded in 1891 by Miss Alice M. Bacon and during the twenty-two years of its history has cared for nearly 4,300 patients, while 188 colored nurses have taken courses in the training school. Its present situation is an excellent one, being on the trolley line between Old Point Comfort and Hampton, the site of the former residence of President Tyler, near the Hampton bridge, the grounds extending from the street back to Hampton creek. The substantial brick building, standing well back from the street and shaded by fine trees, is in the form of a double cross and consists of three stories and basement. Its total length from front to back is 168 feet and its total width about 100 feet. The wing facing the street, separated from the hospital by a solid brick wall above the kitchen floor, is the nurses' home and will accommodate forty nurses, twenty-five being at present in residence. Sitting and sewing rooms, a shady plaza and separate dining and serving rooms help to make the home most comfortable and pleasant. The front of the building, with its southern exposure, sunny plazas and rooms looking over the water, is most attractive. On the first floor are wards, private rooms and diet kitchens for colored patients and on the second floor the same provision for white patients. Besides the four wards on these floors, there are two overflow wards in the third story and fourteen private rooms in all. The construction is of the latest type advised for hospitals, with no panels in the doors and no corners in the rooms, dark window shades, moving both up and down, and the very best sanitary equipment in toilets and bathrooms. The operating and sterilizing rooms, situated in the center of the building and near the elevator from the receiving room, into which the ambulance entrance opens, are provided with the most up to date appliances possible to obtain. Besides the rooms mentioned, there are the necessary administrative offices and rooms for the doctors and hospital staff. Sixty patients can easily be accommodated. The greatest interest in the hospital has been shown by both the white and colored people of the community, who are proud to have such an institution in their midst. Gifts have come in for its building and equipment according to the means of the donors, from the $10,000 of the rich to the 25 cents of the poor. Generous material donations have been made by numerous friends, especially by the King's Daughters' society of the town and by the Dixie league, an association of colored people. New York Emancipation Exposition. In seeking to make the coming emancipation exposition to be held in New York the last ten days in October distinctively and impressively educational the commissioners have struck a responsive chord of race pride and ambition to show to what intellectual heights the race has attained since its freedom. In this exposition there will be as little as possible of the country fair type of exposition. The commission, rather, stresses the conferences and congresses on the religious, economic and other important phases of the advance of the race. Success of Rural School Supervisors. The position of supervisor of education has always carried with it a high degree of honor and distinction for the person appointed. Three southern states now have colored supervisors of education for the schools attended solely by colored youths. Kentucky and Virginia led off, and Alabama follows. The work of these educators in the two states first named has been eminently successful. NOTED SECRET ORDER LEADER Biennial Convention of the Order Held in Baltimore Was Attended by Many Notable Men—Mississippi Given Credit as Being the Birthplace of Pythianism Among Afro-Americans. Meridian, Miss.—The supreme lodge of Knights of Pythias, which held its biennial meeting in Baltimore from Aug. 26 to 30, was composed of some of the most noted men of the race from various sections of the country. Perhaps it is not generally known that Pythianism had its beginning among our people in this state. Therefore it was quite in keeping with the marvelous growth of the order that Mississippi should send to the Baltimore meeting some of the best known members of the order in the state. Among those in attendance at the recent session was Grand Chancellor John W. Harris of this place, one of the most remarkable men in this state. By hard work along all practical lines for racial uplift and for the good of the order Mr. Harris stands in the front rank. Although a native of Marion, Ala., most of his life has been spent in and around Meridian. He received the rudiments of his early JOHN W. HARRIS. education in the public schools here and afterward attended the Meridian academy. Like most young men coming out of school, it was a question with him what to do for support to make a mark in life. The drug business was an inviting field, so he tried it for five years before he discovered that it was not his calling, and then he tried the mercantile business. During this time he figured in everything that had in it any elements of good or racial advancement. He was one of the men who followed Thomas W. Stringer into the Knights of Pythias, so when the grand lodge was organized he was one of the first to enroll. Step by step he went up in the order and served for nine years in the position of grand keeper of records and seal. When Grand Chancellor Jones died, in 1906, the men decided that John W. Harris was the man to fill the place, and after a ballot battle he was elevated over Vice Grand Chancellor Dr. E. B. Topp, editor of the Baptist Reporter, Jackson. Dr. Topp congratulated him and pledged loyal support, which he has given, thereby making the Mississippi grand lodge one of the strongest in the country. Harris was one of the supreme representatives in the supreme lodge when it was held in Chicago and was later recognized by the supreme lodge in Indianapolis, Ind., which made him a member of the supreme temple commission. The grand lodge of Mississippi has flourished under his able leadership. The receipts for the endowment department alone for the past twelve months amounted to $123,000, saying nothing of the grand lodge money proper. Grand Chancellor Harris has not been asleep, for he has invested in some good real estate and owns a beautiful home. His daughter recently completed a course at Wiley university and is one of the clerks in his office, and Mrs. Harris is a teacher in the Meridian academy, being one of the best posted women in the state. Not only in the Knights of Pythias, but Mr. Harris is active in the Odd Fellows and Masons, being an active worker in both as well as other organizations in the state. No. 51 In the district grand lodge of G. D. O. O. F. he is a director, and in the Masons he was worshipful master of a lodge in Meridian for nine years during which time he induced the lodge to purchase a cemetery which now pays a revenue sufficient to run the lodge without taxing the members even for dues. This was a good investment and has won for him a place in the hearts of the people. There are but few lodges in the country with sufficient business to carry all of its members without payment of monthly dues. S. H. Highland of Vicksburg is the grand master of exchequer and a friend of Grand Chancellor Harris. Training School Publishes Newspaper. The Worker is the name of a neat little monthly paper published by the National Training School For Women and Girls at Lincoln heights in Washington. The paper is devoted to the work of the institution and carries monthly statements of its needs, help received and what it is accomplishing along all lines of active endeavor. The motto is "Work-support thyself-to thine own powers appeal." Miss Nannie Helen Burroughs, president of the school, is a tireless worker for race advancement, and under her wise leadership many friends of both races have become interested in the institution and are giving generous financial aid. FRATERNAL INSTITUTIONS. Hearty Support For Those Whole 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 fifthth 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 Bros.' concern for securing 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 organization with large possibilities for defeating unjust municipal enactments. Bright Outlook For Keysville School. Professor Allen J. Goode, principal of the Keysville (Va.) Industrial school, has made a splendid record as an organizer and leader in educational work. The Keysville school has been put upon a good working basis through his untriting efforts. The trustees of the institution are giving the principal fine support in his efforts to secure funds for another school building, which is so much needed to accommodate the large number of prospective students, whose applications have already been received for the coming term. The school has the indorsement of the Jeanes Fund school board and others of like character. Odd Fellows to Honor John P. Hayden. The Odd 'Fellows' Hall association. Pittsburgh, will hold a large reception at Union Labor temple in honor of District Grand Master John P. Hayden on Thursday evening, Sept. 11. A feature of the occasion will be an exhibition drill given by Patrilarchie No. 39. In this great city of ours, we need more consecrated men and women to throw out the life line to rescue the parishing souls. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor Bethesda Baptist Church. 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 6:28.—Selected by H. W. Gilleen. 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 ever the author's signature Foreign subscriptions solicited. Unsigned notices will not be inserted in these columns. All matter must reach us by Wed. needay for insertion. We are not responsible for the views of our contributors. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR and get good results. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH. Next Sunday at 11 A. M. Rev. Carter will preach on the subject: "Attachment to God's House." At 8 P. M: "Prepare to meet God." Public invited. THE YOUNG MEN'S PROGRESSIVE CLUB, will begin their Dancing Season with a HARVEST FESTIVAL PARTY. at Masonic Hall, 5th Ave. So. and 24th St. MONDAY EVENING, SEPT. 15TH. The usual Y. M. P. C. Punch will be in evidence and McCullough's Or- chestra will furnish music. Friends and Patrons are Cordially Invited to Come and Spend a Pleasant Evening. Mrs. Osa. A. Lawrence is home again after a pleasant stay in Columbus, O. Mr. Gale P. Hilyer has returned to the Univ. of Minnesota. Mr. Sam'l King, now in the service of the G. N. R. R., has returned home after a stay on a run between Seattle and Portland, Ore. Mr. Ralph Watson arrived home after a pleasant vacation of two weeks. Mr. Fred S. Carver has opened the Railriad Porters' and Walters' South Side Club, and invites your inspection of the rooms at 1304 So. Washington Ave. Mr. J. Turner Wall will return this fail to locate in this city, where he made good in the real estate field. A CALL FOR INSPECTION. Come and look at my latest line of Fall and Winter Goods. Select Patterns, Cholest Qualities, Best Workmanship—Marlenheff, The Tailor, 318 Hennepin Ave. (Adv.) Mr. Glover Shull has purchased a seven passenger touring car. 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. It is expected that the acknowledgements of the subscribers to the Crisis Fund will be received in a few days from New York City. Mr. F. Peoples, the Contractor, who has been so successful in bidding for the work of the Afro-American Citizens of this section, is no respector of color. This week he lands a general remodelling contract for Mrs. Sofa Pfund, of 3745 18th Ave. S. Mr. Peoples' excellent work and reasonable prices appeal to White People who can recognize a good thing. WAITRESS WANTED. A reliable waitress, good salary, reasonable hours. Apply, Mrs. Hin-son, St. Louis Kitchen, 138 E. 3rd St. St. Paul, Minn. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. LOCAL ARTIST WINS PRIZES. Mrs. J. Frank Nickens of 2437 10th Ave. So., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Redmond, was awarded 2nd prize on a "Marine Water Color Painting" and 3rd prize on a collection of five paintings at the Minnesota State Fair last week. MRS. DARBY RESENTS INSULT: Mrs. James Darby of Bryant Ave., and a party of ladies visited the State Fair, where she was overcharged and insulted in the Ladies Building by an exhibitor of a Southern firm. Mr. Darby secured the "Crackers" arrest and he was jailed and fined $5.00 and costs. Mr. Darby is proud of his vindication. Atty. Franklin represented Mrs. Darby. Action will be taken to prevent the exhibit of this Georgia firm on the grounds next year. Darby demanded his Civil Rights and others should do likewise. Mrs. John W. Scott, 5109 France Ave., leaves Monday for a visit to her home at Knoxville, Tenn. Before returning she will visit Nashville, Atlanta, and Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Ford will leave this week for a month's vacation at his home in Chattanooga, Tenn. A SPECIAL MEETING. There will be a meeting held in Dr. Redd's offices, 111 So. 6th St., on Saturday evening, Sept. 13th to organize a Co-Operative Investment Co. This is a step in the right direction, and it is hoped that this meeting will be well attended and should prove beneficial, as such an organization is greatly needed in this land of opportunity. Mrs. Chas. Davis and son Frankie of Spokane, Wash., were in the city for three days visiting Mrs. Grace Rodgers. Mrs. Hester Keyes had the misfortune to lose a diamond necklace last week. The funeral of Mr. Frank Williams, $1322\frac{1}{4}$ 4th St. So., a pioneer resident, was held Thursday at Bethesda Baptist Church. He was a member of St. Anthony's Lodge G. U. O. of O. F. Rev Carter officiated. Mr. Robert C. Marshall and daughter, Miss Sadie, left last week for an extended eastern trip. Mrs. A. D. Price, Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Price and baby left to visit relatives in Ft. Madison, Ia., and Palmyra, Mo., during next two weeks. Mrs. Clarence Bell, 2923 Grand Ave., is visiting relatives in Yazo, Miss. She will soon leave for Troy, Ala., to visit her husbands relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Glimore. Mrs. T. J. Carter and daughters are visiting relatives in Oxford, Ohio. They spent one day and night in Chicago with Mrs. Fannie Lee. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION Mrs. H. Hardin of Kansas City, Mo., Grand Lecturer of Missouri Court of Calanthe, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Francis, 412 E. 24th St. Mrs. Hardin is well known among the Masonic and S. M. T. fraternities. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Thompson of Clinton Ave., returned home last week, visiting Chicago, Columbus and New York. Mr. Thompson attended the encampment at Baltimore and Mrs. Thompson spent a week with relatives in Canton, O. They were much pleased with their trip. Mr. Schuyler C. Phillips was mustered into ranks of Chas. E. Bond Camp No. 9, United Spanish War Veterans, last month. Comrade D. E. Buckner is the other Negro member of this Camp. A STAG WHIST-PARTY: Mr. B. F. Cabbell gave a stag at his home Friday evening. A buffet lunch was served. These present were Messrs. W. Walker, J. Simms, L. Douglass, B. Jones, C. McCullough, H. Hubbard, W. Bridges, Chas. Sexton, Jno. Elliott, F. Peoples, B. Turner, W. Critic, J. Anderson, J. Kinslow, and J. Baylam. The evening was spent in whist. Mr. Clarence McCullough won first prize and Mr. Simma won the booby. Mr. A. J. Kelso enters upon his duties as law student at the Univ. of Minn., with the best wishes of his many friends. MRS. GIBBS A COMMISSIONER. Mrs. Ione E. Gibbs, has been appointed by Miss Nannie Burroughs of the Woman's Auxiliary, of the Natl. Baptist Convention, as a State Commissioner to gather information designed to show just what the Baptists in the State have accomplished in the last fifty years. TWIN CITY STAR THE APPEAL'S CELEBRATION. Editor Adams of the appeal will conduct an Emancipation Proclamation Celebration on Sept. 30th. Don't fall to attend. It will be one of his usual social features, which are known for their perfection. Every one attending will greatly enjoy the evening. Tickets $1.00 for everything. Miss Mae Williams of Edmund St. has returned home after several weeks in New York. Dr. O. D. Howard and Dr. V. D. Turner are home from the Medical Association meeting at Nashville, Tean. Dr. Howard also visited Alabama. Mrs. Mattie Hicks and daughter, Miss Opal Wade, are home from Iowa. Mrs. Emma Archer and Zella Reynolds are visiting in Chicago. Mr. Arthur Montgomery is convalescent. A cool place to go MECCA ICE-CREAM PARLOR. 555 Aurora Ave., St. Paul. Lunches, Soft Drinks, Fancy Groceries, Confections and Cigars. Give us your patronage. Mrs. Maggie Jenkins, R. W. Hopkins.—Advertisement. Mr. Thos H. Lyles, the undertaker, has moved to 154 W. Fourth St., cor. Franklin St. Mrs. John Sherrod of Evanston, Ill., an aunt of Mrs. Sam'l Dorsey, 454 Rondo St. is spending a few days in St. Paul. Mrs. E. H. McDonald, wife of Rev. McDonald of St. Paul attended the sessions of the Business League at Phila. and will visit New York and Boston before returning. Mr. and Mrs. W. Hopkins Johnson are visiting in Eastern Cities. They attended the Elk's Convention, and will be the guests of Dr. J. R. White while in New York. Mrs. John J. Hirshfield of Aurora Ave. will visit her mother in Zanesville, O., also friends in Pittsburgh and eastern cities. Mrs. Birdie High has returned from Winipeg where she visited her husband, Mr. Henry High. Mrs. Mattie B. McGhee spent a few days in the Twin Cities this week. She is spending the summer at Camp Du Ghee, Amery, Wis. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE. We claim to be the best advertising medium of the Twin Cities, and when you're not advertised in the Twin City Star, you need not show—that's all. Because the people read the Star for the news, especially in Minneapolis. The day of the Town Crier is past. Be up-to-date, Advertise and Pay for it. A newspaper is the best medium. It reaches the homes and firesides of people who attend public entertainments. These people never go out and loiter around and read hand-bills and hang-up notices. They read the Twin City Star. UNCLE SAM IS OUR AGENT. We do not annoy our subscribers by sending collectors or bills. Our people don't like Negro collectors, and we find it very hard to send bills each month. When you want to pay any bill it is easy to get a Post Office Order, and send it. Your receipt is from Uncle Sam. He is our best collector. IN THE FUTURE. And none but the Master shall praise us, And none but the Master shall blame, And no one shall work for money, And no one shall work for fame. But all for the joy of working. And each, in his separate star, Shall paint the thing as he sees it. For the God of things as they are. —Rudyard Kipling. 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. FURNSHED ROOM FOR RENT. Clean and Comfortable Room, mod- ern, 536 7th Ave No., Minneapolis. FURNSHED ROOM FOR RENT. There are a lot of men in Winnipeg Clean and Comfortable Room, mod- looking for railroad work. The supern. 536 7th Ave No., Minneapolis.ply is greater than the demand. WANTED. Twin Cities Residents Will Join In Nation-wide Observance Sunday, October 19. (St. Paul Pioneer Press, Aug. 31, 1913) (St. Paul Pioneer Press, Aug. 31, 1912) "Many races and classes have been oppressed and persecuted in the history of civilization. To gain their rights and to obtain justice, many of these races have resorted to the torch and the dagger. We, the Negroes of America, feel that we are not obtaining our rights and are being unjustly discriminated against, but we have a new way by which we know that our conditions will be bettered. We will not try violence, but prayer." Many Unjust Laws, Says Francis. This is the statement made yesterday by W. T. Francis, a lawyer, prominent among St. Paul Negroes. According to Mr. Francis, unjust legislation is being passed continually against the rights of the colored race. Leaders of the movement say it is to combat this injustice that the Negroes all over the country are setting aside the third Sunday in October for prayer. "Give us a manifestation from heaven that this oppression will cease," is their plea. Will Be Country-wide Movement. Churches in nearly every state in the country are setting aside the day. It is expected that the national colored Baptist convention, which is in session in Nashville this week and the Iowa conference of the African Methodist church at Evanston, Ill., the latter part of September will officially designate the third Sunday in October to be observed in all the churches represented at the two conferences. Word has been received from Baltimore that the Ministers' Alliance of African Churches of Maryland, which holds its convention this week, also will consider the matter favorably. Twin Cities Mass Meeting. The committee in charge of the Twin Cities observance is arranging for a mass meeting of all the members of the Negro churches in the two cities October 19. The place of meeting has not been decided. According to the committee members it will be one of the largest religious metings ever held in Minnesota. Special Sunday Dinner 35c. St. Louis Kitchen, St. Paul. A NEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Dedication Service Oct. 5th. Dedication Service Oct. 11 The members of Zion Presbyterian Church will enter their new Church for worship Oct. 5, 1913. Communion will be held at morning service. At 3 o'clock the following ministers will officiate at the dedicatory services: Rev. Henry C. Swearinger, of the House of Hope Church; Rev. Harry Noble Wilson, of Central Church; Dr. McCaslin, Pastor Evangelist of St Paul and Minneapolis Presbyter; Rev. Maurice D. Edwards, of Dayton Ave. Church. The public are cordially invited by Rev. Geo. W. Camp, Pastor. THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN. 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. A REAL NEWSPAPER. A newspaper isn't simply a bare chronicler of events. It is a personality. It comes into your house almost as a member of your family. What sort of a person do you like to have visit you? He ought to be honest, courageous, no hypocrite, and a gentleman, with a real interest in you, ready to lend a hand if you need help. Cheerfulness and good humor are excellent qualities, and a wide range of interests. What do you find in The Star? It has opinions, of course, and it speaks them out freely. They are its own and they are not influenced by outside interests. The square deal is its platform. In handling news it observes the decencies and amenities of life. It never wantonly brings shame or sorrow to any home. Its advertisements are clean. If the Twina City Star does not bring you something of interest in any particular issue, it has failed by so much that week. It takes of its hat and apologises for having bored you as a visitor. But it trusts this doesn't often happen. Not often, does it? Dr. Judy, the dentist has moved his offices to his residence at 3533 4th Ave. So., where he may be found every evening after 6 P. M., and Sundays.— Advertisement. Hochsteiner LAGER The Beer of Quality & Flavor "PURITY" brew is the Beer for the summer, In spring and winter And fall it's a hummer! Brewed and Bottled Exclusively by The Leading Bottle Beer Brewery PURITY BREWING COMPANY MINNEAPOLIS MINN. A VOTE FOR THE NEW CHARTER Is A Vote to Permit the People of Minneapolis to Rule Themselves. A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE NEW CHARTER. WHY MINNEAPOLIS NEEDS A NEW CHARTER. 1. The present charter is an old special law dating back to the time when this city was a mere village. It was revised in 1831 and has been amended several hundred times since. The result is that the old charter is long, confused, difficult to understand, and falls to grant to the city many necessary powers, is hopelessly out of date and is therefore in need of radical revision. 2. The Old charter cannot be amended by the people. It can only be amended by a general law passed by the State Legislature. This makes it difficult to secure such charter changes as the people really want so long as the city remains on the present basis. 3. The new charter is written in clear and concise language, is about one-fourth as long as the old one, grants to the city complete power of local self government and introduces home rule and all the latest improvement in city governments that have been tested in other cities and found to be successful, including the commission plan, initiative, referendum, recall, civil service, budget system, separate city election, preferential voting, non-partition ballot and nomination by petition. 4. The new charter secures home rule for Minneapolis. The people by adopting it will secure the right to amend or revise their charter at will. Amendments may be prepared by the charter commission, or by petition signed by five per cent of the voters which must be approved at a general or special election. 5. After the new charter is adopted it will not be necessary for our representatives in the Legislature to spend their time in getting numerous Minneapolis bills passed, when they ought to be free to protect the city's larger interest in the State. EQUAL RIGHTS SUNDAY. The National Independent Political League requests that every Clergyman in the United States observe Sunday, September 14th, 1913, as equal rights Sunday, and have special prayers and sermons for equal rights for those denied them, the Colored Americans, denied even by the Feral Governnt itself. Petition Almighty God and appeal to the people against this sin. Rev. Byron Gunner, Pres. Wm. M. Trotter, Sec. BO IT NOW. Every Colored Church, every Literary Association, every Lodge, every Equal Rights Society in United States is urged to send a delegate to the sixth annual meeting of the National Political League at Boston, Mass., Sept. 15-17, 1913, also citizens of every city. Act at once! 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SUITS $25.00 OVERCOATS $25.00 ```markdown ``` Special attention given to repairing, cleaning. N. W. Cedar 3488. A. SMITH. 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. N. W. Colfax 1846. RED CROSS DENTAL PARLORS DR. M. W. JUDY, Mgr. 3533 4th Ave. So. Minneapolis. WALFRID WESTMAN Photographer (Successor to H. Larson) 313 Washington Ave. So. My Work for the Colored People has Always Given Satisfaction. "PURITY" brew to the Door for the summer, Defective Pag Defective Page SYLVESTER W. OLIVER Working Men's Social Club OLIVER BROS., Managers PHONE: Nicollet 9500 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 HAMILTON, ELGIN, WALTHAM and ROCKFORD RAILROAD WATCHES. N. 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LISBON TRANSFER AND FUEL ALL KINDS OF HAULING MOVING VANS... ...EXPRESSING 1816 4th St. Sq., Minneapolis. POPULAR PRICED SHOE REPAIRI'D WE FIX 'ZM WHILE YOU WAT Men's Sewed Soles, ... 70s Ladies ** ** 80s Men's Nailled * ** 50 and 80s Rubber Heels, ** 40s Ladies and Boys' nailled soles ** 40s SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1424 WASHINGTON AVENUE SOUTH BOARDING AND ROOMING HOUSE JAS. WILLIAMS, PROP. Clean, Comfortable and Reasonable Rooms. Excellent Table Board. On Car Line. 2010 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis READ OUR ADVERTISEMENTS. "EQUAL RIGHTS" LAW IN EFFECT SEPT. 1, 1913. Designed To End Arbitrary Discrimination In Places For Use Of Public. New York.—The new "equal rights" statute, forbidding discrimination against any person on account of race, creed or color at any place of public accommodation, went into effect on Monday. A heavy fine or imprisonment or both is provided for violations of the law. Under the present law, such discrimination is a misdemeanor, but the prizefighter barred from a hotel, the sailor barred from a public dance hall or restaurant and the Negro who cannot get a drink at a "white" man's saloon can only recover damages in a civil action on proof of actual damage sustained by him by reason of such discrimination. Far More Sweeping. But the new statute is far more sweeping. The statute makes any person who violates any of its provisions liable to a penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $500, to be recovered by the person aggrieved thereby; and in addition to being compelled to pay damages to any person discriminated against, the keeper of a place of public accommodation, found guilty of such discrimination will further be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and will be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500, or shall be imprisoned not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days, or both. The keeper of any place of public accommodation is also forbidden to advertise in any way that persons belonging to any particular race, creed or color are not wanted or will not be accommodated. Can't Advertise It. However, it was the opinion of many hotel men that the new statute would no more do away with such discrimination as existed than the old statute did. Atty. W. H. Harrison of Oklahoma City, Okla., was elected President of the National Negro Bar Assn., at Philadelphia, Pa. Your subscription to a Negro newspaper is a business proposition. Do not accept it from the postman, unless you intend to pay for it. Do not wonder, why it is sent you. If you refuse it the publisher gets a notice from the Postmaster to discontinue, which is a matter of record, and the publisher pays the return postage. Many say that they "Never subscribed" "ordered it stopped," or "wondered who sent it." We send THE TWIN CITY STAR to those whom we think bona fide subscribers, and do not wish to increase circulation by carrying any dead-heads. The word Negro should always be spelled with a Capital N.—it is worth of this distinction. SUBSCRIBE FOR TWIN CITY STAR. 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. "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. THE DIGNITY OF LABOR. The Negro, who is ashamed to labor with pick and shovel is generally indentified with the loafing and criminal class—the destructive element of the race. INFLUENCE OF THE PRESS. New Papers Published by Afro-Americans Are Reaching the Masses. In reference to the good results obtained by those who advertise in periodicals published by Afro-Americans it is worthy of note that the papers and magazines published by members of the race have maintained their integrity in spite of the wild clamor of race prejudice. They are developing a unique field of exclusiveness in that they are reaching the homes of our people in business and in the professions and uplifting the masses in the rural districts all over the country. It is estimated that fully $20,000 of our people are engaged in the various professions and trades which require training and skill. Over 97,000 are conducting commercial enterprises requiring large capital, and upward of a million farmers live in prosperous rural districts. The weekly race publications reach all of these people, who, during their leisure moments, read thoroughly the doings of the race in every walk of life; hence advertising in papers published by the race is profitable. Our enemies advertise us. Our friends support us. Everybody helps us. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE. TWIN CITY STAR ROUND THE WORLD FOR THE CHILDREN American cattle soap is sold extensively in Havre, France. Switzerland now owns the St. Gothard tunnel and railway. Applications for patents in Great Britain last year numbered 30,089. Montreal police authorities favor the proposal to add several policewomen to the force. Australia's public debt now stands at $1,380,089,000. The annual interest bill reaches $47,485,150. The coal handling machinery for the Panama canal coaling stations will be operated by electricity. The output of phosphate rock in Florida in 1912 was 2,579,865 long tons, an increase of 85,293 tons over 1911 production. Germany uses 118,000 tons of American lubricating oils annually. Its total consumption of such oils reaches 280,000 tons. The elevators of Manhattan carry 8,000,000 passengers every day, yet they killed only thirty-eight people in ten years. The city of Bergen has the largest merchant fleet in Norway and has vessels engaged in time charter in every part of the world. The shoe product of the United States exceeds that of England, Germany, France and Italy, with a few more countries thrown in. Russia has under consideration four competing projects for the construction of the White Sea railway from the city of Archangel to western Siberia. During last year 41,620 books were published in Japan, while Germany, the most bookish of European nations, had only 81,281 volumes to her credit. There are 247 newspapers published in South Africa, in which 7,500,000 is invested. They give employment to 4,000 Europeans and 650 colored people. Within the last thirty years the population of Jerusalem has increased greatly. It included in 1880 only 10,000 Jews, whereas in the present population of over 80,000 there are no less than 50,000 Jews. The second wedding of the thirteen-year-old daughter of Haricharwan Chakabarty, the first Hindu widow who has ever remarried, took place at Chittagong, India. Her first husband died when she was six years old. For quickly raising to the surface of the water a disabled submarine an Englishman has invented a buoy to be released from the boat, carrying up hose through which air can be pumped to fill and lift the craft. The fresh water lakes in the central part of Tasmania have been particularly suited to the American sebago, or nonseagging variety of salmon. A growth from two ounces to four pounds in twenty-one months has been noted. If an English engineer's plan to run an electric railroad up the side of Mount Popocatapetl, in Mexico, be carried out, passengers will experience a change in temperature from 70 degrees above zero to 10 below within two hours. The Chinese have invented a new character or sign for "empire." A square with the sign of a king inside was their old character or sign for "kingdom," but now "empire" is represented by a square with the sign of people inside. Although banana raising is not very profitable in Cuba because of cost of mule back transportation, planting goes on briskly, partly because the farmer needs the banana trees to give the necessary shade to his young coffee and cacao trees. Dr. Henry Nachtel, founder of the New York night medical service, has just received from the French minister of war the military medal of the Franco-German war of 1870, in which he served as assistant surgeon major attached to the northern army. There is a steady decrease in silk cocoons in France. The large bounty paid by the government to foster the industry has not been sufficient to raise the average. France may send a commission to Japan to study the silk growing conditions there, as the Japanese silk crop increases every year. Russia's department of agriculture has prepared a law prohibiting the culture of the poppy in the Transbalkan, Amur and Maritime Provinces. The cultivation of the plant is to be a criminal offense, as will be also the smoking of opium or the storing or purchasing it, and the purchase of utensils for smoking opium. Letter boxes are used on suburban street cars in three American cities—Des Moines, Ia., Burlington, Ia., and Grand Rapids, Mich. This gives the suburban residents a chance to send mail to the postoffice every hour. If the car is signaled for the purpose of putting mail in the box, the sender is required to pay the conductor the minimum carfare. Julio Lecaros y Navas, now in Lima, Peru, on a tour of South America collecting data regarding the old Spanish families, is director of the Heraldic academy of Madrid. He will also study and investigate for the Orden Militar y Hospitalario de San Juan de Acre, an order that dates back to the middle ages, and has for its purpose the succoring of travelers and immigrants in foreign lands. A Russian specialist in agriculture on a recent visit to fruit canning plants in California expressed surprise that no apricot marmalade was made at the canneries and said that there is an immense demand for this product in Russia. He also gave it as his opinion that much of the dried fruit that is being shipped into Russia from France as a French product is in reality American fruit repacked in French cartons. The Brownies Move. Hille the Brownie, who lived in a tree, was troubled one morning a woodman to The king walked beside him and presently cried. "Just chop down that tree with the Brownies inside!" Away galloped Billie to tell the sad news And he said, "We have not a moment to lose!" lose!" Then back came his friends to the tree in the wood. And all started packing as fast as they could. Tables and pillows and bedding and chairs, Nothing is heavy if every one shares, And, all being willing, 'tis easy to see They very soon emptied their house in a tree. Then Bills set out with his wife, and they found A pretty new house in a mushroom, all round. They moved in at once, and that night you should see. They sat down to supper as gay as could be. Two Little Carstakera "Now, Dot," said mother, "I want you to stand here and take care of Carlo till I come back." Dot was a very small girl, and Carlo was a very large dog, but they had been friends for so long that both felt quite safe with the other, though Dot did hope that mother would not go far away. She was, however, too brave to say so and, putting one arm round Carlo's neck, promised that she would not move a step. Mother was back in a very few minutes. "I took care of Carlo, didn't I?" said the little girl. "Yes, dear," said mother as she took her up in her arms. But if Carlo had been able to speak we think he would have said as he leaped and barked at his mistress' side, "I never moved after you left us, and I hope you see that I took good care of Dot." Queer Waves of Eating. Spiders chew their food with hard, horny jaws. The jellyfish absorbs its food by wrapping itself around the object which it seeks to eat. The butterfly pumps nectar through a tube into its body, and bees and flies suck their food with their long tongues. The woodpecker has a three barbed tongue, like a Fijian's spear, with which it draws out the worm or insect. The cuttlefish does not chew its food with its mouth, but with its gizzard. The horseshoe crab chews its food with its legs. The little fellow grinds its food morsels between its thighs before passing them to the mouth. Sturgeon draw in their food by suction and are toothless. The dog and the horse often become great friends and are very fond of each other. A gentleman had a Newfoundland dog that always went to the stable to get his horse. While the groom saddled the horse the dog lay with his nose between his paws. When the horse was ready the dog took the reins in his mouth and led the horse to his master. He then followed him in his ride. On returning the rein was given to the dog, and he led his friend back to the stable. If the groom happened to be out of the stable the dog barked loudly till he came. A scientific experiment which will interest young and old is to hang from the ceiling a thread which has been soaked in very salty water and then dried. To this fasten a very light ring and announce that you are about to burn the thread without making the ring fall. The thread will burn, it is true, but the ashes it leaves are made up of crystals of salt, and they are strong enough to bear the light weight of the ring tied to the thread. Fox In the Ring. All the players form in a ring except the "fox." He sneaks around outside and taps one of the players on the shoulder. The one tapped starts to run around the outside of the ring in one direction, while the "fox" runs around the ring in the other direction, both making for the place vacated by the tapped child. If the "fox" gets there first the other is "it." If not the "fox" is "it" until he succeeds in getting into a "den." A Floral Turncoat. A novel flower has been found at the isthmus of Tehuantepec. This flower changes its colors during the day. In the morning it is white; while the sun is at its zenith it is red, and at night it is blue. The red, white and blue flower grows on a tree about the size of a guava tree, and only at noon does it give out any perfume. A Good Reason. Little five-year-old Lloyd when coming through the yard one evening at dusk bumped into a tree. On his arriving home he explained to his mother his trouble. She asked him if he cried. "No," replied Lloyd, "cause there wasn't anybody there to hear me." A Resemblance. One day last summer little four-year-old Dottie came into the house looking much frightened and exclaiming. "Oh, please hurry and come out to my playhouse to see the Teddy bear bug." There was a big brown furry caterpillar on the porch of her playhouse. A Dog Groom. A Ring Triak. EMANCIPATION EXPOSITION TO OPEN MONDAY, SEPT. 15 Celebration in Philadelphia Will Have Many Notable Features. Philadelphia.—The officials of the emancipation exposition commission in this city have announced Monday, Sept. 15, as the date for opening the exposition. The celebration should have commenced Aug. 18, but the buildings were not finished in time. It was the original intention of the commission to have the National Negro Business league hold the first session of its fourteenth annual meeting in one of the exposition buildings. The opening day of the exposition will be governors' day, and the Hon. John K. Tener, governor of Pennsylvania, will be the chief speaker, as it was he who signed the bill legalizing the assembly appropriation of $95,000 for the expense of the celebration. The governors of New Jersey and New York have been invited to attend on the opening day. The emancipation sermon will be preached by Bishop Levi J. Coppin of the A. M. E. church on Sunday, Sept. 14. Among the leading features of the celebration will be the sociological and religious conferences and the congress of women. Some of the organizations which will take part are the National Nurses' association, the National Medical association, the Business Clerks' association and the National Press association. The eight buildings in which the exposition will be held are the work of colored men. The contract for the erection of these buildings is said to be the largest ever awarded to a member of the race in the north. The three main structures are an administrative building, an agricultural building and a concert hall. The contractor is W. J. Robinson, and C. Henry Wilson, Jr., is the architect. The subcontractors and foremen are all members of the race. This in itself is a great exhibit of the ability of colored men not only to build, but to manage, such as has never been seen in the city of Philadelphia or in the north. It is quite a novel scene, and hundreds of people have flocked to the grounds to see the mechanics at work. Exposition Managers Encouraged. The commissioners in charge of the arrangements for emancipation proclamation exposition in New York the last ten days of October are receiving much encouragement from the public. The process of the exposition is assured. RECENT ARMY RECORDS How Colored Soldiers Endure Hard- ship Compared With White Men ships Compared With White Men. The colored soldier endures the hardships of army life with less loss of time from active duty than the white saluted man, according to the annual report of Surgeon General George H. Torney. The noneffective rate of the colored soldier was 25.88, while that of the white soldier was 83.60, the Porto Rican 29.78 and the Filipino 19.86. The report likewise shows that the white troops required the highest average number of days' treatment for each case of disability. The Porto Rican had the highest rate for admissions to hospitals and for deaths. However, the constantly noneffective rate, which the surgeon general says is the true measure of the loss in efficiency of the army from sickness and injury, was 83.28 per 1,000, the lowest noneffective rate in the history of the army. The deaths from all causes were 848, of which 194 were from disease. The total death rate and that from disease are both the lowest or record except for 1910. The admission rate for alcoholism in the United States for the year 1911 was 20.31, a material improvement over the preceding year, when it was 23.51. It is stated that this rate has shown a steady diminution since 1907 following an equally steady rise for eight years before 1907. The rate for 1911 is the lowest for any year since 1870, except for the years 1888 and 1899, when the rates were approxi-mately 16 and 18 per 1,000. As those were years of war, when such rates are usually lower, they can hardly be taken as a basis of comparison. There were 50,534 recruits examined, as compared with 25,138 for the preceding year. Of each 1,000 examined 90.55 were rejected, as compared with 94.62 for 1910. The number of foreign born recruits is less than last year, being 188.04 per 1,000 for 1911, as compared with 145.56 for 1910 and 140.46 for 1909. The most marked decrease in the proportion of recruits was from Germany, Ireland and Canada. The death rate in the United States army was 4.72, as compared with the Russian 4.07, French 3.75, Spanish 3.71, Japanese 3.57, Austro-Hungarian 2.84, British 2.42, Bavarian 2.26 and Prussian 1.78. The rate for total loss as was 19.72 per 1,000, as compared with the Bavarian 51.56, Spanish 47.9, Russian 45.8, Prussian 42.88, French 39.09, Japanese 30.51 and English 18.49. The death rate for typhoid was 0.11 per 1,000, as compared with the Spanish 0.82, Russian 0.78, Japanese 0.55 French 0.47, British 0.28, Austro-Hungarian 0.20, Bavarian 0.06 and Prussian 0.08. For malarial fevers the rates for the United States were lower than for the British, Russian and Japanese, but higher than for other countries. The rate for dysentery for our army was higher than that for any other army, except the British. For tuberculosis our rate was lower than that for the Spanish, French and Japanese, but higher than that for the other countries mentioned. BST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCURCH 5th Ave. So. and 27th St. Minn. Rev A. H. Lealadt, Rector. Service at B's o'clock P.M. 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. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 23d St. between 9th and 10th A. M. Services every Sunday 10:30 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday 10:30 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. M. Lewis, Pastor. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 815 Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services at 1 a. m., 8 p. m. Sunday School at 1 p. m. Rev. E. R. Edwards, Pastor. BETHESDA BAPISTI CHURCH, 1120 8th St. So., between 11th and 12th A. M. Preaching Sunday 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday All welcome! Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. Rev. 10th A. M. So. ZION BAPISTI CHURCH, 6th Avenue N. and 4th St. Services morning and evening each Sunday. Rev. M. W. Witners, pastor. The People's Christian Mission, REV. G. W. MITCHELL, PASTOR. 1204 Washington Ave. So. $T. PAUL. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. r. P. Bishop, 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. 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 Ames Ledge of Elks meet at Union Temple Hall, 28 Washington Ave. So., every 2nd and 4th Thursday evening. N. W. Nic. 1534. T. S. Center 719. WILLIAM H. H. FRANKLIN. Attorney and Counsellor at Law. 1020 Metropolitan Life Bldg. Notary Public. Minneapolis, Minn. Office, Nic. 1963 Res. Colfax 1638. DR. J. H. REDD, Physician and Surgeen. 111 SO. 6TH ST. Minneapolis, Minn. WM. T. FRANCIS Attorney and Counsellor at Law, 89-90 Union Block, St. Paul. N. W. Cedar 5552 4th & Cedar Sts. 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. NIC. 621, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. FOR MEN ONLY. THE HOTEL PAUL, 112 WASHINGTON AVE. NO. E. 8. Paul, Prop. 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 Porters and Waiters Club Incorporated GLOVER SBULL, President Waiters for Parties Furnished Also Porters 311 Hennepin Ave. Mpla. MISS ESSIE R. MASON Stenographer, 236 Boston Block. 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 --- THE TWIN CITY STAR NEGRO PROGRESSIVE. Vol. 3. Friday, Sept. 12, 1913. No. 51 Entered in the Post Office at Minneapolis as second class matter. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES GRANT DENY MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION 1419 Washington Ave. So., Minne- apolis, Minn. Phone: N. W. Nic. 2824 "Head of the Lakes" Representative Geo. B. Kelley Duluth, Minn. Subscription by Mall, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ..... 1.20 THREE MONTHS ..... .65 CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTION ..... 2.50 ADVERTISING RATES. No advertisement inserted without cash in advance. 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, 25c for 15 words or less. Over 25 words, one cent for each word. Subscribers are earnestly request ed to report to the office any irregularities in the delivery of their paper; also any change of address. Special to the Twin City Star. While sitting in my study the other day the thought came to me, I wonder if we pastors could not help our colored editors in a wider circulation of Negro newspapers in our homes; and I wonder if we are saying as many good things about our editors as they are saying through the columns of their papers about our churches, societies, and homes? Let every home where "The Twin City Star" has not found its way open its doors to receive this splendid paper. You may be well informed, but you will be better informed after reading "The Star." I have no axe to grind other than to encourage Negro enterprises. Thanking the Editor for all kind words of the past, wishing the "Star" future success, I remain yours for the good of the race, Rev. T. J. Carter. Thank you, Reverend! The "Star" goes in many homes where it is not paid for. We have circulation, but need cash. BRAVERY. Then to side with Truth is noble when we share her wretched crust. Ere her cause bring fame and profit and 'tis prosperous to be just; Then 't is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside. Doubting in his abject spirit till his Lord is crucified. —James Russell Lowell. WHAT CONSTITUTES A SUB- SCRIBER? A court decision has lately been rendered in Massachusetts on what constitutes a subscriber. The judge firmly believed that a man who received the paper, although he never subscribed for it, is entitled to pay. James Thompson moved, and William Robinson took immediate possession, and received and accepted a weekly newspaper that was delivered to him through the mails every week. The goodnatured editor sent accounts frequently, but no attention was paid to them by Mr. Robinson. Finally there was a day of reckoning. Robinson had received the paper for some time, he informed the collector, but he said that he never subscribed and declined to pay for it. The judge personally questioned the defendant, who said that he read and made use of it and was receiving the accounts, which were frequently enclosed in the paper. Judgment was rendered in favor of the newspaper. The judge was severe in his criticism of people who are receiving papers and do not think it worth while to pay for what they receive and make use of it as an act of dishonesty, he said one should acquaint the publisher and pay for what numbers he receives.—X TWIN CITY STAG CLUB. Best Negro Citizens and Their Wives Tolerate "Gambling" in one of the Finest Places of Amusement Will Negro Clergy Remain Silent? Mr. J. Ed. Stewart has opened "The Twin City Stag Club" at 244 4th Ave. So, where he has spared neither pains or money to make it the finest restaurant and stag hotel in the northwest, but we regret to say that he has added to this vast outlay, a gambling feature and the old "crap games" of the Hennepin Ave., days, are drawing great crowds. Yet our best citizens and their wives patronize him. We promised Mr. Stewart to truthfully write-up his place and we did not seek to prejudice his patronage, but as it is the sentiment of good citizens that he is operating a joint for the corruption of good morals, under the guise of social prominence and attempts to prove that Negroes of every class are crap-players—we feel that The Twin City Stag Club is a menace to the community and especially to the Negroes. We know that Mr. Stewart has conducted a gambling house during past 18 years, and has been fortunate enough (because of gentlemanly qualities) to maintain a high social position, but we were surprised when assured by him that he would run the "craps" as a side feature in this venture. Of course, we could not give his place our approval and now that he has attempted to conduct his place as a Negro Monte Carlo, we feel it our duty to inform the best citizens of its existence. There is a movement by the good people of Minneapolis to protest against this joint. We admit that Clubs will exist, and they should. They are a necessary evil, and when limited and regulated do much to keep those who frequent them segregated to the extent that we do not have our vicious element scattered broadcast over the city. It was said by one of the police officials of the past regime, when Mr. Stewart was raided, that "his club was maintained as a harbor for crooks and others wanted by police" but times have changed. We have competent Negro police officials to detect criminals, without the special aid of club managers. We call the attention of this matter to all who are interested in moral welfare, we are not against Mr. Stewart because of any personal grievance, but feel that he is doing an injustice to himself and his race. We have talked this matter over with the authorities, who will close him immediately, if it is proven that the Negroes, the better class, do not want such a place. But we are ashamed to say that the Negro preachers or better class will not take the lead in these matters. They want to fatten on immorality, and are as many others of our leading citizens "moral cowards." One representative Negro said that "it was a shame to stop Ed's place because he put $5,000 and everything he had into it." That's just why Negroes cannot differentiate between the principle and the dollar. The Editor of the Twin City Star can on his information put the Twin City Stag Club out of business and probably send Mr. Stewart to the workhouse, but he intends to see that our leading Negroes go on record as to their standing in this matter. We ask no immunity for evil-doers, if they prove that all clubs are unnecessary, then all will go, but certainly Mr. Stewart's will lead, and when the patrol drives off with the elite of society, will it be your husband from the crap table or your wife from the wine room? The Star will tell the news when it happens. In the fierce struggle impending between the ever-increasing multitudes of mankind, survival is only assured to him who can hold his own in mental, moral and mechanical conquest. The advance of universal education is irrisistable; and under the reign of universal education, vocational fitness is indispensable. Unless our brightest and best prepared young men and women turn their talents to the applide sciences we shall find the race at no distant day the fag end of every class of society. Now if it is true that social efficiency has come to be regarded as the highest aim of education then there can be no difference of opinion as to the fast that "expression is as important to proper education as impression." This is a maxim that no modern educator will dispute and social efficiency requires one to be able to act as well as to think; to execute as well as to plan; to do as well as to dream; to demonstrate as well as to theorize; to actualize as well as to contrive. In both phases of this double development brains constitute an essential factor.-Prof. W. A. Joiner, in the Sodalian. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TWIN CITY STAR Photo by American Press Association. SEN. MOSES E. CLAPP, The Best Friend of the Negro. Sen. Clapp of Minnesota has done everything to secure for the Negroes their Civil Rights. He has fought Discrimination, Class Legislation and Segregation. Every Negro should write a letter of thanks to the Senator of Minnesota for his uniting efforts in their behalf. If Christianity is the highest type of civilization — and who can deny it?—then it is not true that we are retrograding instead of advancing on certain lines? We glory in our system of universal education, in our enormous wealth and in our territorial expansion. But these advantages are not evidences of Christian progress. Two thousand years ago pagan Rome had all these temporal advantages. The wealth of the nations poured into her lap. Her empire extended over three continents. She far excelled in arts, in oratory, poetry, philosophy and literature and in all the refinements of cultivated society. Her paintings and sculpture, her literary productions, are still our models. And yet while she was in the zenith of her material and intellectual splendor she was in a state of moral and political decay. In fact, she was lapsing into barbarian—Cardinal Gibbons. Twin City Citizens will honor his memory in our church Sept. 21, 1913. A. E. HON. FRED. L. McGHEE Died Sept. 19, 1912. AGITATOR FOR CIVIL RIGHTS. Negroes always can get their personal in newspapers, but when it is a matter of interest to the race they are always afraid of publicity. There is only one medium in Minnesota that has always fought for the rights of all human beings, especially the Negro, and that is the Twin City Star. We have received little response to the many calls for pre-paid subscriptions. It is a matter of choice with the Negroes of Minneapolis whether or not they have a newspaper—and they must support the Star for its continuance. The Editor of the recent mushroom, "The Weekly Standard" took everybody's money and was last seen hobo-ing through Dakota. We cannot afford to run the Star at a loss, and if we do not get better returns will retire with honor. We are dally asked to publish notices without charge, and few realize that it takes money to conduct a publication. Yet when there is a death or news item they send it to the Negro paper, expecting that they are entitled to every consideration. We care little for the news of non-subscribers, (unless paid for), and they are worth nothing to us. You should subscribe for a paper, and pay your subscription, especially when it has stood the test. . . . GOING BACKWARD? From the Editor. CIVIL RIGHTS COMMITTEE. High Purpose of a Well Known New York Local Body. The statutes of New York state guarantee to all its citizens equal rights in the courts, on the streets, in public institutions and in all places of public accommodation. As a matter of fact, these laws are absolutely disregarded, so far as colored men and women are concerned. Some organized effort is necessary if these laws are to be rigidly enforced and the rights of black citizens upheld. The vigilance committee of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, with headquarters at 203 Broadway, New York, composed of members of both races, was organized for the purpose of protecting colored men and women in all their civil, economic and social rights and of rendering immediate, effective and free assistance in all cases of outrage, discrimination or injustice because of race or color. The committee has already handled a great many cases involving these principles and has successfully vindicated them in the courts of New York. It proposes to continue its fight and to organize into one effective body all those who are opposed to race discrimination and injustice. Its services are absolutely free in all cases. THE A. M. E. CHURCH REVIEW. Current Number Covers Many Topics. Praise For Dr. Ransom. The current number of the A. M. E. Church Review, edited by Dr. Reverdy C. Ransom, is a literary gem. The contents cover a wide variety of interesting articles written by a group of persons whose versatility of thought and intellectual bent pressage high literary culture. The influence of the Review as a molder of helpful sentiment for the denomination and as an advocate of high moral and Christian ethics can hardly be overestimated. It hews to the line, never missing the mark. Credit is due Dr. Ransom for the splendid array of good things spread before the readers in this number. Powerful as a preacher, fearless as an advocate of equal rights for Afro-American citizens, an intellectual giant, Dr. Ransom is doing a great work for the African Methodist Episcopal church in particular and the various religious denominations in general. On the front cover of the magazine is the likeness of Mrs. Alice M. Dunbar, who contributes her first article as head of the woman's department. The subject of Mrs. Dunbar's article is, "What Has the Church to Offer the Men of Today?" Would that this article could be read by every minister, layman or religious worker in whatever line of Christian work. It is instructive and full of suggestions for future review and action. Among some of the other subjects and their authors are: "The Fifteenth Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation," by Dr. Charles W. Elliott; "The Negro In the Higher Altitudes of Music In This Country and Throughout the World," by H. Lawrence Freeman; "The First Congress of Colored Women," by Hon. Richard T. Greener; "The Present Day Opportunity of the Public School," by Professor William E. Guy; "Training the Veters of Tomorrow," Professor William L. Bulkley; "The Minister and Pastoral Visitation," Bishop B. F. Lee, D. D.; "The Minister as a Business Man For the Church," Rev. C. H Stephan, D. D.; "Turco-Armenian," Professor A. Dumas Delaney, and "The Up to Date Sunday School-How to Organize It and How to Conduct It." Rev. Henry P. Jones, A. M. "The Vision," by Rev. Robert E. Ford; editorials by the editor, department of social science by Dr. George E. Haynes; "Within the Sphere of Letters," by Dr. G. W. Forbes of the Boston public library, makes reference to many men of letters whose books and music inspire one to high ideals and active endeavor. WATCHMAN FOR HIS RACE. Editor Wright Wants Afro-American In Public Safety Department. In answer to certain statements made by the Philadelphia Public Ledger with reference to the unfavorable opportunities afforded Afro-Americans as industrial workers, Dr. R. R. Wright, editor of the Christian Recorder, says: "With regard to the limited opportunities of the Negro workers I want to suggest the employment of Negroes as firemen in our public safety department. "This would open up a new avenue to a deserving group of our citizens. I am led to make this suggestion because of the frequent reference I see in the public press to the bravery of colored men. Twice the first week in August the daily press had occasion to report upon the bravery of members of the Negro race. "In one instance was stated that it was owing to the courage and cool headedness of Frank Thomas, a Negro reporter, that many lives were not lost in the disastrous fire at Blue Mountain House at Penmar, and another occasion all of our daily papers reported Rufus Bradley as the hero in the attempt to rescue Miss Edith Rocky at Atlantic City. These two Negroes risked their lives to save whites people when a good many whites refused to go to the rescue." Always is it faith in someone or something that inspires us to lift our work above the commonplace. READ OUR ADVERTISEMENTS. CARL OF A GRAIN BELT BETTERS Foreign Beer nat Golden Grain Belt is the America. Be wise. 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