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MINNEAPOLIS MINN HISTORICAL SOCIETY DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL Defective Page How the Pastor of Loyal Street Baptist Church in Danville Rose to Prominence Through Own Efforts. Honored by His Alma Mater For Worthy Achievements. Danville, Va.—One of the most energetic and busy men of this section of Virginia is the Rev. Alexander A. Galvin, D. D., of this city. He is president of the Baptist state convention and the highly esteemed and successful pastor of the Loyal Street Baptist church here, where he has thoroughly demonstrated his ability as a safe Christian leader. DR. ALEXANDER A. GALVIN. The simple but strictly Christian life of his parents served to kindle the fire of hope in young Galvin at a very early age. So in accordance with their best wishes and with his own desire to see the light he was sent to the public school. It is not to be supposed that the schools at that time gave very great advantages, for they do not now afford all the facilities they should. Yet Alexander struggled on, making the best of what was at hand. He had no knowledge of the fact that it had already entered the hearts of some of the people of his own race to foster a school at which he should be permitted to drink deep drafts from the "Florian spring" of knowledge or even in after years become the chief exponent of the ideals which were set before him. After making a profession of religion and being united with the church he felt called of God to the work of the gospel ministry. He entered the Virginia Theological seminary and college at Lynchburg, Va. From this institution he graduated in 1897 with high honors. The year 1897 was a great year for Rev. Mr. Galvin, for in it he not only took to himself a real helmmeet, but was also called to the pastorate of the Ebenezer Baptist church of Staunton, Va. For almost five years he served the Ebenezer church. It was while there that he in an unassuming way won for himself the rare distinction of not only being one of the best servomembers of our race, but also one among the very best and most careful pastors to be found anywhere. From this place he was called to the pastorate of the Loyal St. Baptist church, Danville, Va. His scholarly attainments, work and Christian character soon attracted the attention of the officers and teachers of his alma mater, and they gladly conferred upon him the degree of doctor of divinity. He came to his present pastorate when the church was at low ebb, both as to spirituality and finance. Great debts bung over the church, which discouraged the members and caused the spiritual fire to burn low. But a few months served to show that a master heliasman was at the wheel. The spiritual tide began steadily to rise and continues so to this very day. Along with this was the increase in finance. Thus the heavy obligations have been promptly met, and new life and vigor have entered into every department of the church work. Thus for eleven years he has gone forth from victory unto victory, and today the Loyal St. Baptist church is one among the best in the land. Under his direction the church has long since purchased and paid for a parsonage on Main street. The interior of the church has been renovated and With regard to the general character of Dr. Galvin, it can be truthfully said that he is always cool, quiet, unassuming, devout, yet strong, deep and powerful. These characteristics, more than any others, led the brethren of the state to choose him to act as president of the Virginia Baptist State convention during the incapacity of the late lamented Dr. R. H. Bowling. So that now Rev. Dr. Galvin is leader of the Baptist host in the state of Virginia, and a splendid leader he is. All the churches might as well get ready to roll up more money at the next convention than they have heretofore, for Dr. Galvin is an undiring worker. SPIRIT OF UPLIFT NOTED AS TRAINING SCHOOL OPENS. President Shepard Impresses Aim of Institution Upon All Hearts. Durham, N. C.-When Avery auditorium threw open its doors and the large assemblage of teachers and students joined in singing that song of inspiration and courage. "Onward, Christian Soldiers!" at the recent opening of the fourth session of the National Religious Training school here a thrill of joy pervaded every heart. After the Bible lesson and a short prayer service President James E. Shepard, extended cordial greetings to the new students and teachers and welcomed the return of the old ones. Dr. Shepard said: "There is a true saying that, when a person becomes discouraged, if he will stoop down and help some one then the gloom, dependencies and discouragements will be lost sight of, and in the effort to put hope in the heart of one both will be saved. This school was founded primarily to reach the souls of men and develop the highest system of education, sending each person out thus trained to reach and train others." This year, besides the regular routine, the work of the school will embrace a systematic study of economic conditions of our people in and around Durham that the home church and community life may be improved and the spirit of uplift, clean living and efficiency instilled in the minds of the people. President Shepard believes that true religion means thoroughness in doing the things our hands find to do, and the spirit of this beautiful sentiment is expressed in the everyday life of student and teacher, whether in school or workroom. Little wonder, then, that this school enjoys such an influence for good in the several states and communities it reaches through its students and trained workers. This school year, 1913-14, the institution enjoys its largest opening in attendance, and the number of applications filed indicates that it will be the largest year in the history of the school. Farmers to Meet at Hampton Nov. 19. The annual conference of farmers will be held at the Hampton (Va.) institute for two days beginning Wednesday. Nov. 19. Exhibitors are requested to send a list of their wares to the agricultural department of the institution as soon as possible in order that space may be reserved for their exhibits. IMPORTANT CONFERENCE OF EPISCOPAL CHURCH WORKERS Session Held In Lawrenceville Requests Bishops For Afro-Americans. At the recent session of the conference of church workers among colored people, held at the St. Paul Normal and Industrial school, Lawrenceville, Va., a memorial was adopted asking that colored bishops be selected by the Protestant Episcopal church for missionary work in districts where large numbers of colored people are to be served. The general convention of the Episcopal church meets in New York in October, and it is to this body that the memorial is to be presented for consideration. Rev. Dr. H. B. Delaney, president of the workers' conference, and Rev. Dr. George F. Bragg, secretary and author of the memorial, were chosen as delegates to lay the wishes of their organization before the general convention and to press the selection of colored bishops for missionary service among Afro-Americans. The next session of this important conference of church workers is to be held in September, 1914, at St. Philip's Protestant Episcopal church, New York city. The recent meeting held in Lawrenceville, Va., was one of much interest and from which many good results are expected. Subscribers are earnestly requested to report to the office any irregularities in the delivery of their paper; also any change of address. Former Secretary of State of Liberia Was a Pétent Factor. In Our Racial Life—Man of Wonderful Intellect Whose Moral Courage Was Sublime Under the Most Trying Ordeals. By JOHN E. BRUCE. At this time, when the colored race in America is celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the emancipation proclamation which legally freed the race from the curse of human slavery as goods and chattels, it is quite in keeping with the spirit of the times to give to the American people the record of colored men and women who have achieved success. Although not a native American, Edward Wilmot Blyden was intimately associated with the struggles and aspirations of the colored race in America and other parts of the world during his whole life. Born in the Danish island of St. Thomas seventy-nine years ago, the late Edward Wilmot Blyden came to the United States when seventeen years of age to seek an education, but finding prejudice against his race, he turned his face toward Liberia, where, after a few months' residence, he entered the high school under the care of Rev. David Wilson. He soon rose to the headship of this school and in 1862 was elected to a professorship in the newly founded Liberian college. In 1864 he was appointed secretary of state by the president of Liberia, and for two years he combined the duties of both officers. In 1860 he made a journey to the east, visiting Egypt and Syria chiefly with a view to studying Arabic. In 1871 he resigned his professorship, and after a brief visit to Europe he spent two years in Sierra Leone, during which time he was sent by the governor of the colony, Sir John Pope Hennessy, on two diplomatic missions to the powerful chiefs of the interior. His report on one of these expeditions is published at length in the proceedings of the Royal Geographical society. In 1877 he was made minister plenipotentiary of the republic of Liberia at the court of St. James and was received by Queen Victoria at Osborne July 30, 1878, being introduced by the Marquis of Salsbury, then secretary of state for foreign affairs. He was soon after elected an honorary member of the famous Athenaeum club of London. In 1880 he was elected fellow of the American Philological association. In 1882 he was made a corresponding member of the Society of Sciences and Letters of Bengal. He knew personally Lord Brougham, W.E. Gladstone, Dean Stanley, Charles Dickens and Charles Sumner, Frederick Douglass and Frederic Harrison. When the question of the delimitation of the Liberian boundary was raised by France some eight or nine years ago he was appointed by the government of Liberia as ambassador to France to negotiate with the French government in the settlement of that question and was received by the president of France July 4, 1905, in his office as ambassador of the black republic. In 1911 he was elected a corresponding member of the Negro Society For Historical Research, Yonkers, N. Y., in recognition of which he sent a collection of his published works, "Christianity, Islam and the Negro Race." "Africa Before Europe," "Liberia's Offering" and pamphlets on kindred subjects. At the time of his death he was an associate editor of the African Mall, published at Liverpool. Some years ago Dr. J. E. Henderson in an article in the Colored American at Washington said: "Dr. Blydon is a man without a country. He allies himself neither with the Negro of Africa nor the Afro-American." Commenting on this brilliant outburst in a letter to the writer, he said: "Now, this is absurd. It is not what a man allies himself with, but what he really is, that counts. Dr. Henderson allies himself with the Negro race, but only because he is not allowed to ally himself with the white race. But his alliance with the Negro race does not make him a Negro. "On the other hand, Dr. Blyden's country is Africa by race and heritage, whatever he pleases to ally himself with. Nobody who has ever seen him will think that he can pass for Indian or European. As soon as he is seen he is known at once as an African-identified on sight. It would require only the microscopic insight of the south to identify Dr. Henderson at sight." Writing from Paris under date of Aug. 19, 1905, he, among other things, wrote: "But why should the cause of the Negro be discredited in America? What has he done to deserve such treatment? What has he not done to merit better? It is consolatory to know that all the greatest minds who have ever lived in America and now live there (I say the greatest minds) have given him and do give him the credit he deserves, but they are comparatively few. These few, however, know that the Negro was at the bottom of the civilization of the southern states. This is obvious at the first, the most superficial glance at his history there. Africa furnished the men without whom the vast industrial and agricultural work in the early days would have been impossible. "But the so called dark continent also furnished the women without whom the still more important work of producing the physically and intellectually strong men could not have been accomplished. The greatest statesmen whom the United States have produced were produced in the south, men who chiefly governed the country until the great civil war—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe and all that followed, including Jefferson Davis, John C. Calhoun and Robert E. Lee. These men all had black nurses, and to this day in the south the traditions of the aunties linger as among the most cherished memories of the aristocratic families. "But since the black auntie has disappeared from her post in the great families and has ceased to preside at the cradle and in the nursery of the south no such men have appeared as distinguished the history of that country before the late unpleasantness. The secret of this deficiency is known to the African. "In geography Africa has been called Arida Nutrix Leonum—the dry nurse of liona." "So in the early political history of the United States the same description is applicable to the gray haired mother of civilization." Lions in church and state were born out of her struggles and sufferings." In a letter just at hand from Dr. M.Jaol Aghbeli, written at Iboulain, in the interior of the west coast, he writes: "Dr. Blyder and myself had a touching conference on the steamship Akabo on Nov. 19 last. He spoke to me as a father to his son and communicated to me certain thoughts. He was then very poorly from aneurism and was taking a round trip for his health. He then remarked to me that he was living by the day, but before we parted he was brightening up, though all of his eyes has grown dim. He will be eighty years of age on Aug. 8 of this year." Edward Wilmot Blyden was a potent factor in our racial life. There can be no question that his death has left a vacancy which cannot be easily filled. He was a great man, a great scholar, a great Negro, and our African cousins will feel more keenly perhaps than we his loss. He had triple courage, which imparted to him immense strength. His physical bravery knew no fear, his moral heroism was sublime, but above all these was the courage of his great intellect. Educating Public Against Disease. Dr. Oscar Dowling of Shreveport, La., president of the Louisiana state board of health, has been traveling over the state in the "educational-hygiene exhibit train" recently in the special interest of the colored people, giving close attention to health conditions among them. By lectures and moving pictures Dr. Dowling and his assistants have been showing the public how to prevent tuberculosis, pneumonia and other diseases from declining their ranks. Schedule of College Football Games. The schedule of games between the football teams of Hampton Institute, Lincoln, Shaw and Howard universities for the month of November is as follows: Lincoln against Hampton at Lincoln university Saturday, Nov. 8; Howard against Hampton at Hampton Nov. 14; Shaw against Hampton at Hampton Thursday, Nov. 27. The players are already practicing for the contests with marked vigor. Internal Revenue Collector Blalock. There is not anything new or strange in the reported intention of Internal Revenue Collector Blalock in Atlanta to deprive all colored men of political office holding under his administration. Things were different under the regime of his predecessor, the Hon. Henry S. Jackson. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION Many who complain that they do not get the Star have been cut off and they will get it on the renewal of their subscription by check or P. O. order. SMOKE THE RELIABLE So SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR So Third Anniversary of the Pastorate of the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss Occasion For Special Effort to Increase Amount of Building Fund—Features of Work. Brooklyn.—The celebration of the third anniversary of the pastorate of the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss of the Concord Baptist church in this city, Sunday, Oct. 19, was attended by great throngs of people from most all sections of Greater New York. Overflow services were held in the church in the morning, afternoon and evening. The pastor preached two eloquent and scholarly sermons besides delivering a most timely address to the Sunday school. As a forerunner of the main celebration the officials and members of the church decided several months ago to observe Sunday, Oct. 12, as financial rally day and subsequently opened sub ROBERT LEE WILLIAMS. scription books for pledges toward the building fund for the proposed new church edifice for which plans and specifications have already been drawn, submitted and accepted. The day's services were ushered in with a praise meeting in the morning, followed by a special sermon and the rally day exercises of the Sunday school in the afternoon. The climax of interest came at 7:30 in the evening when reports were heard on the result of the subscription campaign which amounted to $936. The grand total for the day from all sources was $1,155.43. Of this amount the Sunday school contributed $0.18 and the board of ushers $50. There were several large gifts by individual members and friends. Dr. Moss' labors during the year have covered many interests in and out of his own field. He has made hundreds of visits, delivered many special sermons and addresses. With the co-operation of the members and officials he has shown both the need and possibilities of having a larger meeting house to accommodate the rapidly increasing membership in both church and Sunday school. The board of trustees, nine in number, is composed of men of excellent judgment in the management of church affairs, some of whom have served on the board for nearly thirty years. Lewis H. Berry, chairman of the board, is one of the best known men in the membership. He is a fine specimen of true Christian manhood and a church financier of long years of experience. He is a liberal contributor and exerts a wholesome influence in all departments of the church. His activities cover a period of over thirty years. Graham H. Carter, secretary of the board, has held that position for more than twenty-five years. It is largely due to his accuracy that the church has enjoyed a continuous reign of peace in relation to its finances. Thomas P. Moseley, treasurer of the church, knows more about the banking business than the average person generally found holding such a responsible position in churches or secular organizations. He renders monthly reports of receipts and disbursements to the church at its regular meeting for business. Mr. Robert Lee Williams, collector of church dues, has served in that capacity for nearly a score of years. He is faithful to the task assigned to him and is never absent when it is possible for him to be present. He taught the men's class in the Sunday school up to two years ago, serving in all about eighteen years. He is a native of Farmville, Va., but has resided north for over twenty-five years. He came here from Binghamton, N. Y. The other members of the board are also men of ripe business experience. They are Charles J. Crowder, Matthew B. Russell, Alfred R. Nash, Charles H. Vaun and Edward L. Faulcon. Each member of the board keeps a personal account of all moneys received and knows of all disbursements. George F. King Makes Northern Tour George F. King, the well known newspaper correspondent of Wilson, N. C., is making a brief trip north on business in connection with his work. While in New York he will attend the emancipation exposition, which opened auspiciously on Wednesday, Oct. 22. JEWS PROTEST INJUSTICE. Hold Indignation Meeting in Washington; Dr A. J. Carey Approves Action. A great mass meeting was held in Washington recently to protest against the action of the Russian government in prosecuting Mendel Bellis, a Jew of Kiev, charged with "ritual murder." Although it has many times been proved false, this ritual murder lie has persisted against the Jews for hundreds of years. Rev. A. J. Carey, D. D., pastor of the Institutional A. M. E. church, Chicago, sent the following telegram to the Washington mass meeting approving the protest and calling attention to the similarity of the treatment of the Jews in Russia and the colored Christians in the United States: Greeting. May your protest prove effective. May God aid you in disproving for all time the infamous "ritual murder" lie. Caucasian Christians in this country have treated colored Christians in about the same manner as Russian Christians have treated the Jews. Just now efforts are being made in some parts of the country to revive a form of the medieval emerged, and compel colored Americans to reside therein. Ghettos are also in active operation in some of the government departments in Washington. While you are protesting against the wrongs of your race in Europe kindly say a word against the oppression, persecution, disfranchisement and mob murders of colored Christians by Caucasian Christians in the United States. CAPABILITIES OF R. N. DETT. Music Department at Hampton Institute Gains Zeaous Young Songster. R. Nathaniel Dett of Drummondville, Canada, who is the author of two published suites, "In the Bottoms" and "Magnolias," both characteristic of the hopes and aspirations of colored Americans, is now teaching music at Hampton institute. Mr. Dett studied at the Oliver Willis Halsted Conservatory of Music in Lockport, N. Y., and took his degree at the Oberlin (O.) conservatory in piano and composition. "In the Bottoms" deals with the life of the many colored people living in the lowlands near the Mississippi river. The five pieces which compose it are "Nightfall in the Bottoms," the prelude; "His Song," which pictures an old colored man sitting over his work, humming a weird improvised strain; "Honey," characterized by coquettish, flirting music; "Barcarolle," a Mississippi boat song, and "Juba," a plantation dance. Mr. Dett is also the composer of short concert pieces, settings for Dunbar's poems and a concert waita called "Inspiration." He is also the author of a book of verse called "The Album of a Heart." FISK UNIVERSITY REOPENS WITH RECORD ENROLLMENT. Member of Original Company Takes Part in Jubilee Day Exercises. With an enrollment of 860 students for the first week of the new school year, Fisk university, Nashville, Tennessee is emphasizing the slogan, "No step backward." The music department, with 108 students, is the scene of great activity. Jubilee day, which always brings happy recollections of the exodus of the first group of the Fisk jubilee singers over forty years ago, was an auspicious occasion for the whole student body. The impression which this band of sweet singers made on the public back in those early years of the race's freedom was the first pathetic note of slave songs heard in freedom, and it reverberated around the world. These songsters delighted great audiences all over the United States. They also toured Europe, where they were heard by the chief rulers in that faroff continent. It was very fitting, therefore, that at the jubilee day exercises Mrs. Ella Sheppard Moore, the pianist of the original jubilee singers, who still resides in Nashville, should take part in the program. Mrs. Moore gave a most thrilling account of the experiences of the company of young emancipated colored artists who introduced to the world a new song of life giving hope and aspiration. READ THE STAR-IT'S NEWS. 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. But God commendeth His Love toward us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us—Romans 5:3. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.—Romans 6:12.—Selected by R. W. Gilles. 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 matter must reach us by Wednesday for insertion. All public comment inserted only over the author's signature Foreign subscriptions solicited. Unsigned notices will not be in certed in these columns. We are not responsible for the views of our contributors. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH. Services last Sunday were well attended. Rev. Gould preached from St. John 17th chap., 3vs. Subj., "Jesuss' Last Prayer." Rev. A. Gould will preach at both services, 11 A. M., subj., "Destruction of Jerusalem." The B. Y. P. U. was organized last Sunday evening. Rev. T. J. Carter of Bethesda Baptist Church has moved to 910 8th Ave. So. A Grand Rally is on at St. James Church. Sec'y. E. B. James is giving out the cards to be punched by the cheerful givers. Rev. E. E. Jackson has been assigned to the pastorate at St. Peter's Church. Rev. Lewis is now Presiding Elder of the Iowa Conference. FORUM MEETING. The Forum meets the first Sunday in each month at St. Peter's A. M. E. Church, and on the third Sunday each month at Bethesda Baptist Church. THE NEW LEAGUE'S OPENING Wednesday Evening, Oct. 29 at 8:30 P. M. An Appropriate Program. The opening of the rooms of the Colored Citizens' Civic and Commercial League will be held Oct. 29, 1913 at their rooms at 19 Washington Ave. No. Invitations will be issued, and must be presented at door, not being transferable. Addresses by prominent speakers will be main feature of the program. Secy Chas. H. Robinson is arranging for a grand opening. Mr. Chas. Brody, the manager, has nearly completed the furnishing of the rooms. Hon. Julius A. Schmahl, Hon. E. J. Westlake, Judge J. H. Steele, Mayor Nye, Hon. A. V. Reike, and Atty. Wm. R. Morris will speak. Dr. R. S. Brown will act as Master of Ceremonies. Exercises at 8:30 P. M. The League is composed of many of the prominent men of this city, and many are applicants for membership. Miss Cora E. Anderson, 365 Aurora Ave., is rapidly filling orders for The Spirea Corstet. She is satisfying all her customers who are mostly our best gowned women. She will call at your residence. There has been no "personal grievance" between Mr. Stewart and myself. Mr. Stewart is not being persecuted. If I were wrong I would be prosecuted. Mr. Stewart has never been an associate socially or otherwise with me. He has always treated me with every respect, which I deserved by virtue of my position and my legitimate standing as a business man. The Editor of the Star has never attacked the inner circle of any home, regardless of conditions, and will not unless it is a matter for publicity. This is a fight for a principle, a sacrifice must be made by the individual or the community. The Star represents the people Any person who has paid for this paper, without receiving it, will be given a year's subscription on proof of their statement. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. Many of the homes of residents appearing in The Appeal Special Edition will be presented to our readers in these columns. We have arranged to show some of the many desirable homes owned by Negroes in the Twin Cities in each issue. We want to show the progress made by every person who owns a home. ELKS' FIRST BALL. The members of Ames Lodge of Elks, of Minneapolis, held their first ball of the season at Union Temple Hall last week. The affair was in every way a success. Dancing was enjoyed to the music of McCullough's Orchestra. The Committee made it pleasant for all present. Best order prevailed as usual, and everybody is waiting for "Ames" to afford another evening of pleasure at an early date. AN EARNEST APPEAL The Social Committee of the Minneapolis Sunday Forum is planning a Halloween Social, to be given on Oct. 31, in the basement of St. Peters A. M. E. Church. Efforts are being made to make the evening a social success. The admission is free and the evening's entertainment will consist largely of fun-making booths, such as Fortune telling, Fishing, Drawing, Guessing, Running the tail on the donkey, and several other booths of Fun and Laughter. Light Refreshments will be served in the form of Ice Cream Cones, Pumpkin Pies, Coffee and Home Made Confectionery (this-later by our charming young girls so experienced in making delicate sweets). The decorations will be beautiful, appropriate and skillfully arranged. Special efforts are being made for the children. The Witches, Black Cats and Pumpkins will be well represented. We ask the parents to bring the little ones, let them enjoy it all and you yourself will enjoy it, thus repaying us ten-fold for our efforts. As Chairman of the Social Committee I earnestly urge every one to attend. We are trying so hard to draw all who have ever been interested in the progress of the Forum, closer together; to awaken a new interest; form new acquaintances; seek out new helpful talent and awaken a new feeling of respect and admiration for this body which should stand in the highest estimation of the people of the Twin Cities. Criticisms have been too numerous; willing hands too few. It is the sympathetic boost that we want and need; the hearty handshake of encouragement. Our Committee consists of thoroughly interested experienced and sincere workers and we are striving to awaken a new spirit of uniformity and a higher regard for the things which concern this body most. Yours for the advancement and visible progress of the Minneapolis Sunday Forum, Eva Walker, Chairman of Social Committee. Judge Johnson will give his Harvest Dance at Union Temple Hall, 28 Washington Ave. So., on Tuesday evening, Oct. 28. Good Music. Refreshments, and "The password is Good Order with 35 cents. (Advertisement.) Don't forget the Baby Contest at the Halloween Concert given by the Forum. Several Prizes will be awarded. Mr. and Mrs. A. Fitzroy Celestine, who since coming to Minneapolis have made their home at 2437 Fifth Ave. S. moved into their new home last week, at 3805 Portland Ave. The house is a beautiful example of the Builders' Art, and was designed and constructed by F. Peoples, Contractor and Builder, 236 Boston Block, Minneapolis. Mr. Peoples put more than his usual hustle in the building of the Celestine Home in order that the young people might get settled before the cold weather. Mr. and Mrs. Celestine are greatly pleased with their new home, and more than satisfied with the F. Peoples Building Company's methods of business—Adv. Col. Wm. Clayton, of Carrollton, Mo., who will be remembered by the many friends he made during his recent visit to the Twin Cities, is seriously ill at his home, and his daughter, Mrs. Geo. W. Holbert, has departed to be at the bed-side of her father. 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 CALL FOR INSPECTION. Come and look at my latest line of Fall and Winter Goods. Select Patterns, Cholestest Qualities, Best Workmanship— Marlenhoff, The Tailor, 318 Hennepin Ave. (Adv.) TWIN CITY STAR There will be a special meeting of the temporary organization of the branch of the National Society for the Advancement of Colored People at the Church Parliors at Bethesda Baptist Church on Monday Evening, Oct. 27th. This is important, and every Negro should attend. Women are urgently requested to attend. Gale P. Hillyer, Chm. Rev. A. Gould filled the pulpit at Bethesda last Sunday during Rev. Carter's vacation. He will preach next Sunday. Hear him. Mr. W. E. Goodson of Chicago was a visitor in the city last week. He is one of the 7./ilwaukee Ry. employees. Mrs. J. H. Faucette of La Crosse, WIs., and Miss Virginia Bass of Marion, Ind., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell, 1907 7th Ave. So. Miss Hazel Jones of Minneapolis was married to Mr. Fred Ivester of Evanston, Ill. They will reside at 323 Dampster St., Evanston. The ceremony was performed in Chicago. Mrs. Walter K. Bowie, the accomplished pianist, has returned home after a long stay visiting relatives at Newton and Wichita, Kan. Mrs. Bowie is much improved in health and greatly enjoyed her visit. A DOUBLE SURPRISE PARTY. A double surprise was given at the home of Mrs. Howard Gilbert. The affair was a birthday party in honor of her mother, Mrs. Hadden. About 50 guests were present and a number of beautiful gifts were received. Mrs. Chas. Sexton rendered several beautiful selections. A duet was sung by Little Mabel Sexton and her mother. While every one was enjoying themselves the Lohengrin Wedding March was played by Miss Edith Stone, and all were surprised when Mrs. Clintonina Boatley and Mr. Quindall entered and were married by Rev. Toombs. After the ceremony delightful refreshments were served and every one present expressed themselves as having greatly enjoyed the occasion. Mr. Zack Johnson, one of the delegates to the Celebration in New York will not be able to attend on account of business. Miss Marle Thompson, Clinton Ave. entertained last Friday in honor of Miss Ethel Shafer of Milwaukee. Twelve young men and ladies were present and had a delightful time. Mr. Chas. Sexton entertained several friends at his residence last week at whist. Those present were mostly criterions of the game — Messrs. Fred Cunningham, the Fred Parkinson, Ralph Watson, Dr. R. S. Brown, C. McCullough, H. Greiver, — Kinslow, R. Montague, W. Bass, John W. Mack, J. Baylum, F. Peoples, J. Anderson and W. H. Walker. A buffet luncheon was served. Firt prize was awarded to Mr. R. Watson, second to Mr. Cunningham, and Mr. Montague received the booby. There were many demonstrations of the fine points of the game, and the exponents had a real whist evening, and they have them very often. Each person present being an ardent lover of the game. Subscribe for the Star. Miss Sadie E. St. Louis read at the sacred concert at Zion Bapt. Church Sunday evening, Oct. 19th, 1913. It was Miss St. Louis second appearance before that audience and she was given a very hearty greeting. Miss St. Louis was the recipient of a lovely written testimonial from Rev. Withers, the pastor, a beautiful little boquet of carnations and roses, presented by Mrs. Battle with the compliments of the Delsarte Club. Take advantage of the Special Sale at Paegels, the Jeweler, 802 Nicollet Ave. You must send your subscriptions if you want the Twin City Star, or order it discontinued. We have not learned that Attorney Wm. R. Morris has in any way endorsed the Twin City Stag Club, and do not believe that he could afford to do so. He has told us that he did not, and we are glad that one of the leaders, perhaps the leading, Negro of this city has not sanctioned this menace. THE BIG THREE, Messrs. P. H. Southall, Edw. Pitkin and Robt Glenn, who successfully conducted their "Every Thursday Night Dance" at Arcade Hall are "Here again to please those who attend." They opened their season last Thursday night with a Large Attendance, Good Order and the Latest Music.—Advertisement. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. When the protest against the conditions forced upon the Negro citizens of this city by the existence of the Twin City Stag Club was first given publicity, the President of the Afro-American Federated Women's Clubs, Mrs. John Sellars, was confined to her bed, therefore we did not consult her in this matter it being generally understood, that the Federated Women were discussing the affair, in view of proper action. — It was soon evident that Ed. Stewart would be tolerated, because of their sympathy for his wife, who is one of the estimable women and old residents in this city, although she is now assisting Mr. Stewart in the management of this STAG CLUB, and on account of her presence there, many of our supposedly respectable ladies are frequent patrons. "Because of sympathy" says Mrs. Sellars, "I fear that the Clubs will not take any action."—Now the Star knows—just how much morality counts, in this Federation. We are not opening family closets, but we mean that we know that there is a great deal of immorality, and believe that the majority of the women of these clubs, should not be members of this noble organization. We are sorry; while the other branches of this grand organization in other cities, are doing social settlement and other work for humanity; that, we have among our organization so many who condone conditions, as are allowed in The Twin City Stag Club. The Editor of this publication will fight this proposition, probably without the Women's Club, and he will place the Afro-American Women's Clubs of Minnesota on their record. If there are no women among them with moral courage to attempt to carry out the aims and objects of the Federation, they should be disconnected from the National body. Then they could organize the Bohemian Sisters of Sympathy and would serve themselves as well. There are many ladies of the Federation as well as its president who are too reluctant to do any good. We do not say that there are none, who are above criticism, but many live under a double standard of morals, and are always willing to enter a compact of silence, when the vital issue confronts us. We appeal to Mrs. Sellars to present this matter for investigation and due considerations. tion by the Federated Clubs. We have every respect for the Sympathy shown Mrs. Stewart, but there is a nobler duty to be rendered posterity, greater than sympathy for any individual. It is the saving of Negro girls, who are forced in the innocent and curious stage of their lives, to come in contact with vice, in its temptations. Why? Because their mothers have favored Sympathy rather than Chastisement. When a mother thinks of the life of a Negro girl "in the depthe" of this city, it should be a lesson to her to not only train her child to respect home and parents, but should cause her to be willing to assist the suppression of such temptations offered by the dives and buffet-flats, permitted to run by the police authorities for the exclusive demoralization of the Negro, relegating him to the basest civilization. We take that Mrs. Sellars is ready to give consideration to other places in our city, because the Star directed its attention to Stewarts' place. There is not another Club-keeper in this city who has mingled with the extremes of society as Mr. Stewart, and there is not another who would expect the patronage of the better element. We have probably exposed a social condition when opposing the Twin City Stag Club, which is run by Mr. Stewart, assisted by some white business men, who say "Stewart is all right." But the Star has directed its attack at the Stag Club, and when we surrender it will be because we are unable to buy printer's ink. We will continue to fight it out on this line, until the next grand jury meets—and that's November next. When you have a social, or any gathering worthy of mention, select some member as press agent, and g. 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 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 264 Third Ave. So., and are doing their best to give satisfaction to their customers. L. S. 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Messrs. J. M. Morris, W. R. Morris, B. S. Smith, Mrs. C. H. Robinson, Mrs. J. M. Allison of Minneapolis; J. Q. Adams, W. T. Francis, Wm. F. Williams, Mrs. Richard Chapman of St. Paul and Geo. B. Kelly of Duluth—have been appointed by Gov. Eberhart as delegates to the Emancipation Celebration at Chicago in 1915. SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER. Chicken Soup—Fried Chicken (country style) — Roast Beef a la Creole Spagetti, Italian — Cold Slaw — Peach Cobbler — Tea, Coffee or Milk. ST. LOUIS KITCHEN, 138 E. 3rd St., St. Paul, Minn.—Advertisement. 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. DR. M. W. JUDY. 3533 4th Ave. So 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. CONTENTMENT. Contentment furnishes constant joy; much covetousness, constant grief. To the contented even poverty is joy. To the discontented even wealth is a variation. -From the Chinese. Fear not for the future, weep not for the past.—Shelley. I have learned in whatever state I am therewith to be content.—St. Paul. Learn this from me, when thy lot doth fall. Short lot or not, to be content with all. —Robert Herrick. Good Beer is Kelston PURITY BREWING CO. PURITY BREWING CO. Order a Case Today Heating Bags THE MAGIC IS 9 IN LONG SHAPE UP DOOR NEW CO MA SENE M A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LAKE have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will straighten the earliest heads of hair. It will also not failure the hair, because it loses heat. is heated on our Alcohol Hater, or any other hater Best on the market. Price per boy. See Alcohol THE BANK OF NEW YORK THE CARVER HOTEL On All Car Lines 1308-10 WASHINGTON AVE. 80. 28 Newly Furnished Rooms. By Day, Week or Month. 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ERNEST LYON. their priases of the interest of the society, as well as the success of Dr. Lyon's efforts. The money turned over will be a great aid to Liberia in its efforts to provide adequate educational facilities. Added to this benefit will be the annual interest of several thousand dollars coming from the Caroline Donavan fund, of which the big sum turned over to Dr. Lyon represents the accrued interest. Dr. Lyon's residence in America is at Baltimore. There is a government college in this city, one supported by the M. E. church, and a number of denominational schools in the interior. The government also supports a number of schools in the interior, but there is a general feeling that the educational facilities should be increased. Dr. Lyon probably knows more about Liberian needs and conditions than any man in America, having served nearly eight years as the American minister and consul general to this country. His knowledge of conditions here was evidenced in his frequent reports to the state department at Washington and in his successful efforts in having a commission sent from the United States in 1909 to study conditions at first hand. Importance of Literary Societies. The reopening of literary organizations and the starting of new debating societies in the various sections of the country this fall are indications of a desire among the people for advancement. The discussion of topics with which individuals have to deal in connection with business, education, religion and morals is always helpful. Forty-sixth School Term Opens Auspiciously—Dr. Frissell Returns. Hampton, Va.—With two teachers and fifteen students, General Samuel C. Armstrong, the son of an American missionary in the Hawaiian Islands and an officer in the freedmen's bureau, opened Hampton institute in 1868 on the lower Virginia peninsula, two miles from Old Point Comfort. There he began his epoch making work for the destitute and ignorant colored people who had flocked to Virginia, especially to Fortress Monroe, before and after the proclamation of emancipation. For over forty-five years, under the efficient leadership of General Armstrong and Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, Hampton has been training selected colored and Indian youths for Christian service in homemaking, community building, as well as teaching the trades and agriculture. Today the student enrollment is over 1,200. Ambitious boys and girls have come from distant states and foreign countries to enjoy the all around training which Hampton institute is able to furnish. The forty-sixth school term, 1913-14, has begun under favorable conditions, and there is every indication that Hampton will have a most successful year of work. Dr. Frissell, the principal of Hampton since General Armstrong's death in 1893, has been greatly benefited by his recent months of rest and travel in foreign lands. The Keys-Spratley Wedding in Newark Mr. Andy Keys and Miss Hattie Spratley of Newark, N. J., were recently married at the Bethany Baptist church in Newark by the Rev. Dr. Robert D. Wynn, pastor of the church. Mr. Keys is one of the trustees of the above named church and a well known and highly respected citizen. The wedding was a big social event. Sens of Virginia to Hold Celebration. The Society of the Sons of Virginia in Brooklyn is making elaborate preparations for the celebration of its sixteenth anniversary. The reception will be held at Summer hall, Thursday evening. Dec. 11. John W. Winters and Charles J. D. Kemp are chairman and secretary respectively of the reception committee. TWIN CITY STAR For the Children Costume For a Witch at a Halloween Party. Ghosts hold carnival on Halloween and many and weird are the tricks and schemes prepared for that night. Entertaining is entirely informal, and it adds to the fun if the gathering be held in a barn, a loft, a kitchen or even a cellar. It is a good plan for one of the older girls to disguise herself as a witch. The illustration above shows an excellent costume. A "thrilling" pastime is to seat all guests upon the floor around a large muslin sheet, in an absolutely dark room. While the witch tells a blood curdling story illustrative objects are passed around underneath the sheet from hand to hand. A kid glove stuffed with bran and soaked in ice water for an hour is as clammy a hand as one could wish. Peeled white grapes, icy cold, make "loose eyes." cold boiled macaron and spaghetti will represent muscles, a toy mouse and spider. A hot baked potato and a prickly burr add interest, while a plaster of paris skull could be added for the climax. Domino Fortunes. Most children have a box of dominos in the house. Did you know that there is a way of telling fortunes with dominos? Try to learn their significance and when your friends come tell them their future prospects. Lay the dominos on the table with their faces down, shuffle them, then draw one and see the number. Here are the meanings:— Double six—You will receive money. Six-five—Going to place of amusement. Six-three—You will ride in an auto. Six-two—You will receive a present. Six-one—You will give charity. Six-blank—You will suffer. Double five—You will move to another house. Five-four- You will buy property. Five-three- You will receive a visit. Five-Two- You will take a water trip. Five-one- You will have a romance. Double four- You will treat a crowd. Double four- You will buy your house. Four-two- Beware of thieves. Four-one- Trouble with a friend. Four-blank- You'll get a letter. Double three- A sudden wedding. Three-two- You will lose money. Three-one- A great discovery at hand. Double two- You have a rival. Double two- You will arrest. Two-blank- You will get good news. Double one- You will find something. One-blank- Success will award you. Double blank- Bad luck. Jumping the Candle. This is a time honored game for Halloween by which any maiden may find out in what month she is to be married. Twelve candles, named for the months in regular rotation, are lighted and placed on the floor about two feet apart in a long row or two rows if the room is small. Over these candles, one by one, each player must jump. The first candle that is extinguished by the draft of air from the jump tells the happy month. Care should be taken to avoid setting the clothing on fire from the candles. The Blarney Stone. The blairney stone is a fire game for a Halloween and is considerable fun. A stone should be treated to a generous bath of whitewash and be placed in the center of a large table. A round one is best. Tell how the fairies have placed a spell upon it and great good fortune will attend any one who succeeds in kissing it after having been blindfolded and turned around three times. Fortune Telling. For Halloween burn all the letters of the alphabet in a big pumpkin with a hot poker. Then hang it in the doorway, twirl rapidly and have each guest try to stab a letter with a long hatpin. The letter hit is supposed to be the initial letter of one's future mate. If none is hit, cellbacy is the fate in store. Health Note. What is the quickest way to get fuss Buy it of the butcher. The Jack-o'-Lantern. All of the summer he grew and grew, Hidden by cornstalks' tail. All of the summer the children knew And eagerly longed for fall A his golden color and wondrous size They watched with joy in their merry eyes. Jack of the Lantern, he'll light your path Into the haunts of fay. For this is the night when the pixies rule The hills of the meadow And fairies dance on the meadows green The mystic circle for Halloween P. Prof. Charles Alexander, NEW MASTER OF DIALECT. Literary Work of Professor Charles Alexanders, Author and Lecturer. Alexander, Author and Lecturer. Los Angeles, Cal.-Professor Charles Alexander of Boston, who has been a resident of this city for the past five months, is gradually winning success in his literary work. He is making a specialty of Dunbar's poems in a series of readings and lectures which has already attracted public attention. It is said that no author among Afro-Americans so interprets the dialect of the famous poet Dunbar as does Professor Alexander. Among the most absorbing subjects for lectures to which Mr. Alexander has given much time and careful study are "Dealing With Mr. Humbug," a discussion of the Negro problem, showing the optimistic side of the Negro's progress; "Frederick Douglass as Slave and Statesman," an intensely interesting and dramatic narrative of the achievements of a great mat; "Liberia, Africa and the American Negro," a story of the founding of the republic of black men on the west coast of Africa; "Journalism and the Printing Art" (this address is the fruit of fifteen years' experience as a teacher of printing as well as an employing practical worker in all branches of the art); "The Humorous In Negro Literature" (this lecture is made up largely of the gleanings from 800 books contained in the lecturer's private library; there are many laughs in every paragraph). Professor Charles Alexander, educator, author, literary critic and orator, was born at Natchies, Miss. He went to New London, Conn., when a small bus and in that city received his education and training for journalism. He has been regularly employed on the staff of Boston and Philadelphia daily newspapers; has traveled in Europe, the island of Cuba and throughout the United States and Canada. He served as a teacher for four years in the Agricultural and Mechanical college at Normal, Ala.; two years at the Tuskegee institute, of which Dr. Booker T. Washington is principal, and four years at Wilberforce university, in Ohio. From 1888 to 1896 he published the Monthly Review in Boston. From 1905 to 1909 he published Alexander's Magazine in Boston and conducted a general printing and publishing business. He has contributed book reviews, short stories, poems and essays to various newspapers and magazines and is the author of the following volumes: "Evidences of Progress Among Colored People" (1896), "One Hundred Distinguished Leaders" (1897), "Under Fire With the Tenth United States Cavalry" (1898) and "Making Printers at Tuskegee" (1900). He has recently finished the manuscript of a book to bear the title "Battles and Victories of Allen Allenworth," being the story of the life of the founder of the town in California by that name. Professor Alexander is a fine writer, a poet of high ability and a platform orator of rare powers. He is a master of the Negro dialect, used so splendidly in Dunbar's poems and short stories. WILL TURN OUT ALL NEGRO EM- PLAYEES. Atlanta, Ga., October 9.—Negro employees in the internal revenue service are likely to lose their jobs under A. O. Blalock, whom President Wilson recently named as collector of internal revenue to succeed Henry S. Jackson, Republican. During the Jackson regime quite a number of positions were given to Negroes and they, it is claimed, drew thousands of dollars a year in wages. Jackson was named by President Taft, having been backed for the position by Henry Lincoln Johnson, Benjamin J. Davis and opposed to the continuance of Henry A. Rucker in the position. Blacock says that "there are no government positions for Negroes in the South. A Negro's place is in the cornfield. I do not mean that a Negro should not be educated and have his rights, but there are deserving white men capable of holding the positions." Most of the Negro employees are supposedly protected by the civil service regulations. The word Negro should always be spelled with a Capital N.—it is worthy of this distinction. WHAT CONSTITUTES A SUBSCRIBER? A court decision has lately been rendered in Massachusetts on what constitutes a subscriber. The judge firmly believed that a man who received the paper, although he never subscribed for it, is entitled to pay. James Thompson moved, and William Robinson took immediate possession, and received and accepted a weekly newspaper that was delivered to him through the mails every week. The goodnatured editor sent accounts frequently, but no attention was paid to them by Mr. Robinson. Finally there was a day of reckoning. Robinson had received the paper for some time, he informed the collector, but he said that he never subscribed and declined to pay for it. The judge personally questioned the defendant, who said that he read and made use of it and was receiving the accounts, which were frequently enclosed in the paper. Judgment was rendered in favor of the newspaper. The judge was severe in his criticism of people who are receiving papers and do not think it worth while to pay for what they receive and make use of it as an act of dishonesty, he said one should acquaint the publisher and pay for what numbers he receives.—X. THE BIG THREE EDW. PIPKIN, P. H. SOUTHALL, ROBT. GLENN. EDW. PIPKIN, P. H. SOUTHALL, ROBT. GLENN. NEXT THURSDAY NIGHT 1311 WASHINGTON AVE. SO., MINNEAPOLIS. UNION TEMPLE HALL. 28 Washington Ave. 8o. Tuesday, Oct. 28th, 1913 GOOD MUSIC. REFRESHMENTS McCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA. 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. YOUR LOOKS CAN BE IMPROVED by using MRS. WILSON'S BEAUTIFYING FORMULA. Will give you FREE INSTRUCTIONS with Hair Dressing, Hair Straightening, Manicuring, Massaging, also Hair Tonics, Cold Cream, etc. MADAM NOTAH WILSON Guaranteed Formulas for Beautifying. 563 Charles St. Tel. Dale 5252 THE SPIRELLA CORSET. Cora E. Anderson, Corsetier. W. Dale 1345 - 365 Aurora Ave. St. Paul. 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 be- Ames Ledge of Elke meet at Union Temple Hall, 28 Washington Ave. So, every 2nd and 4th Thursday evening SUBSCRIBE FOR TWIN CITY STAR Best Service Moderate Prices HALL'S BUFFET-LUNCH 251 Hennepin Ave. Watkins Hall, Prop. 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 I Attorney and Counsellor at Law 303 Court Block, St. Paul, Minn. Dr. John R. French DENTIST 304 Kendrick Block (27 E. 7th St.) Tel. Cedar 9804 ST. PAUL, MINN. FOR MEN ONLY. THE HOTEL PAUL, 112 WASHINGTON AVE. NO. E. S. Paul, Prop. Get Ready for Winter! STOVES REPAIRED AND SET UP Water Fronts, Brick and Cast Linings Nickel Replated Everything in Stove Repairs For Any Style Stove or Range Eighteen years of actual practice enables me to give you expert work at the Lowest Prices. Call N. W. South 6760 J. A. J U D Y, 2716 27½ STREET SO. T. S. Phone 3073 N. W. Main 950 2 The Porters and Waiters Club Incorporated GLOVER SHULL, President Waiters for Parties Furnished Also Porters MISS ESSIE R. MASON Stenographer, 236 Boston Block. Phone T. 8. Center 4085. WALFRID WESTMAN 313 Washington Ave. Se. My Work for the Colored People has Always Given Satisfaction. CHURCHES. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 338 St. between 9th and 10th Avenues. Services every Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at 12:30. Rev. F. M. Lewis, Pastor. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 325 Eighth Ave. Se. Sunday services at 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Sunday School at 1 p.m. Rev. E. R. Edwards, Pastor. BETHESA BAPSTH CHURCH, 1130 Bethlehem Ave. Se. Sunday services at Preaching Sunday 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. S. S. 12:30. All welcome! Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor, Res. 910 9th Ave. Se. ZION BAPSTH CHURCH, 6th Avenue N. and 4th St. Services morning and evening sunny. Rev. M. W. W. W. Moore ST. THOMAS SUNDAY SCHOOL. Every Sunday Afternoon at 3 P. M. Gale P. Hilly, Supt. 1204 Washington Ave. Se. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCURCH 5th Ave. So. and 27th St. Minn. Rev A. H. Leaitat, Rector. Service at S o'clock P. M. All are invited. Cnme. ST. PAUL. ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Services 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Rev. G. W. Camp, Pastor. All are welcome. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. H. P. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller Sts. All are welcome. ALLEN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR OF JR. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Splendid meetings are being held each Sunday evening at 6:45 o'clock by the Allen Christian Endeavor 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. Vol. 4. Friday, Oct. 24, 1913. No. 5. 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 Ava. So., Minneapolis, Minn. Phone: N. W. Nic. 2824 "Head of the Lakes" Representative Gee. B. Kelley Duluth, Minn. 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, $1.00. 1 cel. inch—4 insertions (1 mo.) $1.50 1 cel. inch—13 insertions (3 mos.) $5.00 Special rates furnished on application Reading notices ..... 10 cents aline. 6 wards 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. Two Negro appointments have been made by Pres. Wilson and Cong. Rodenberry is dead. We have much to be thankful for even under this administration. TRUTH AND ADVICE. From "The Stroller." "It does seem that *the acme of racial child's play has been reached," said a prominent delegate to a certain convention recently, "when a Negro, over twenty-one years of age, will refuse to work on a committee or have anything to do with an organization, no matter how much he may be in accord with its objects, merely because someone is connected with it whom he doesn't like personally. If we are ever going to be a people, we must cultivate catholicity of spirit, breadth of vision, and a gnerosity of judgment that inspires us to place the cause before the man and permits us to work with anyone who stands for this same thing we stand for. The matter of personal likes or dislikes should have no place in our minds, when the uplift is at stake. Many a leader is pitifully handicapped by having on his staff a set of fellows who are too little-headed to co-operate with one another for the welfare of the organization in whose interest he has called them together. Such fellows are not an asset to the organization or to the man they profess to follow—they are a liability, and their retention on his staff is apt to spell disaster in the long run. When a man in a position of responsibility finds himself embarrassed by the alleged friendship of these sycophants and time-servers, who cause him nothing but trouble, the sooner he unloads them the better it will be for him and for the movement he represents. That's the word with the bark on it." A hint to the wise ought to be sufficient—Indianapolis Freeman. Before the Club proposition is over, somebody is going to be Sulzerized. The Mayor's investigation was humiliating to the pride of all the Negroes who have any self-respect. If Ed. Stewart had not wanted to monopolize all classes, all concessions and privileges, there would not have been this agitation, but he wanted it, and got it. Can he do it? We urgently request that every Negro who condemn conditions write a letter of protest to the Mayor, or their Councilmen, or to any member of next Grand Jury. Any petition signed by any citizen sent to the County Attorney must be presented to the Grand Jury, and any communication to the Council addressed to the City Clerk will be read before that body. We are arranging a list of Negroes to present to the proper authorities, and in due time proper action will be taken, and Mr. Nye will gracefully accept even if it is a forced measure. THE DIGNITY OF LABOR. The Negro, who is ashamed to labor with pick and shovel is generally indicted with the loafing and criminal class MAYOR WALLACE G .NYE. Mayor Nye has promised to Investigate Conditions of Negro Clubs. Mayor Nye will investigate the conditions of the Clubs in our city, especially the Twin City Stag Club, 244 4th Ave. 8. This matter was brought to his attention last Thursday in a personal interview. Mr. Nye has not known the truth about this Club, as he has been led to believe by several supposed leading Negroes (?) that Mr. Stewart conducted a respectable place. Mayor Nye is well known by nearly every Negro in this city, and has attempted to give them liberal and regulated privileges with proper regard for moral advancement. It is a fact that Negroes of good standing have attempted to secure police protection for Stewart's place, where gambling is allowed. Although a club, this place is luxuriously furnished with rooms (supposedly for men only) and a restaurant for ladies and gentlemen. The Negroes of this city are entitled to every protection granted the white citizens, and if gambling is permitted, it should not be in a public place. If Mr. Stewart wants to run a gambling house, he should do it in a place frequented by that element, but he is attempting to merge the classes under one roof, a condition which is intolerable. Many have said that "Those who do not wish to go there, may stay away." Is the consideration given to the white element? We realize that we have a floating population of Negroes who are respectable; they would not be informed of the nature of this place, and would be forced in direct contact with vice. We believe that Mr. Nye will regulate these conditions. Every Club should stand on its merits and not on a pretext. If it is a joint, it will be known as such, being a warning to those who do not frequent such places, but when a Stag Club is permitted to run with women and gambling, as the finest and best place for all Negroes only (Chinamen allowed) then it is time for the Negroes to ask for better regulated conditions by the police authorities, and if they do not grant them, the matter will be brought before the Grand Jury. We are confident that Mr. Nye will act for the best interest of all the citizens in this matter, as he has been misinformed by leading Negroes, without a spark of manhood, notwithstanding their position in the community, as worthy and honorable citizens, but probably because they have their financial interest to protect. Star Editorial, Oct. 19, 1913. NO INVESTIGATION. There has been no investigation. Several white detectives visited Stewart's place, were shown upstairs, not the GAMBLING outfit, and, His Honor, has not acted, so far as we are informed. The Negro detectives say that they are willing to proceed to "Close Up" but THEY MUST WAIT FOR ORDERS, at the same time they see everything, gambling, drinking etc., and it is rumored (but we have no facts to prove), that MEN AND WOMEN OCCUPY ROOMS TOGETHER at the Twin City Stag Club. Mr. Nye will investigate. He will be forced to. There has been just enough publicity given to force him into action. The County Attorney, Mr. James Robinson (whom the Negroes elected) knows of this place, but wants EVIDENCE. If he does not get evidence, he will want votes, if he is a candidate. This whole affair is now a campaign issue. The powers think the immoral vote is a factor, but they are mistaken. The frequenters of joints tc., are mostly floaters, not voters. The best Negroes of this city are property owners and householders, and have at heart the advancement of the Negro along all lines, and The Star never Compromises. It always places a man on his record, and Mr. Nye is on his, and the Chief of Police is an appointee of his administration to enforce laws made for the community, and not special privileges granted to Negroes under Tammany procedure as a campaign measure. Twin City Star, Oct. 17, 1913. TWIN CITY STAR Goes on Tour in Searth of Gambling and Says He Found None. Mayor Wallace G. Nye told today of going avisiting last night. He went as an uninvited guests. Clubs conducted by colored men were the hosts. For some time reports have come to the mayor's office that there was gambling going on in these clubs. In fact, it was even said that "craps" were "shot" in some of them — that they were incorporated at clubs merely to evade the law. It was also said that liquors were sold after hours and on Sundays. The mayor said today that his tour failed to disclose any gambling. Not even a crap shooter was found in action, according to the mayor and the party accompanying him. Particular attention had been called to the Twin City Stag club at 234 Third avenue S. A dozen or more men were found there, he said, reading or playing innocent games of cards, but nothing unlawful was encountered.—Minneapolis Journal, Oct. 22, 1913. (Front page.) MR. NYE'S INVESTIGATION. The Twin City Stag Club is located at 246 4th Ave. So. The conditions of this place had been called to the Mayor's attention. The Mayor did go visiting, and the "tlp" preceded him. Every club owner was ready to receive His Honor, and it is probably true that he found nothing. Now the Mayor has made a report of his investigation (?) 1. e. his visits. Did he need to go in person? Can he personally enforce the laws? What are the duties of the Police Department? Why have the Negro detectives urged the action against Stewart's place? The facts are stated in the foregoing articles, but the Mayor has decided called the Editor of this publication a liar, through the Journal, a medium which stands for only Clean advertising, and they have Advertised Stewart's place as being a Y. M. C. A. also sanctioned the conditions in other clubs. It was also stated in another daily that the President of the Afro-American Federated Club would be asked to report on this matter. We are glad that the Mayor has INVESTIGATED, also that the newspapers have advertised the moral conditions of the clubs, because the best Negroes will resent this statement as a Lie, and it shows that the Star fought against "the powers that be" when he attacked Stewart's place. In an interview with Mayor Nye on Wednesday morning he endorsed the statement of the white press, and said that "he would not close Stewart's place without closing the others." The Star was not for closing all the clubs, and the Mayor should not be, but we will accept the Mayor's proposition. CLOSE ALL NEGRO CLUBS! We cannot see how the Federated Women can advocate the existence of Clubs where women are allowed. Of course, the Mayor makes this drastic announcement because of the "pull" of Stewart's friends. He has not had any Negro to protest against it, though many are condemning the place, and complimenting the crusader, but the white men are looking out for their financial interest and are giving Stewart all protection. There is nothing gained by the existence of clubs, and we would be glad if all were closed, but they are a necessary evil, and when regulated as to caste (and protect women who frequent them) they would do no great harm. Mr. Nye literally says "that all Negroes are allike" and he won't differentiate. We have conferred with Mr. Ed. Stewart, and Mr. Will M. Smith, night foreman in the post-office—the most interested person in club matters (Stewarts) so far as advice goes. They promised a public statement, promising to accept either the hotel or club proposition. After the Mayor put his O. K. on the management, they refused to issue any statement. The Star will continue the fight, and if all clubs go he cares not. The Mayor has literally sanctioned a reign of lawlessness and immorality among Negroes. It is conclusive that any Negro can run a dive joint, crap game as a private individual, anywhere he wants to, and he will be protected because others do it. We have heard of few arrests among Negroes for violations of the law, and they are thriving in crime and vice. We know that our citizenry will not swallow the Mayor's O. K. and if they do, they will vomit it with disgust. Mayor Nye certainly must be misformed, because we believe he would do as Ex-Chief Corriston did in Mr. Mosely's case, where he refused to abide by regulations. Col. Corriston closed him without disturbing the other clubs, but the Colonel is a man of military experience and the Mayor is a politician, hence a difference. We cannot publish "notes about persons" signed only by "subscriber." EFFORT TO SAVE OLD LANDMARK Mansion Which Once Shattered the Illustrious Champion of Freedom For His People Neglected and Decayed. Quick Action Needed to Keep the Property From Being Sold. Washington.—Fifty years after our freedom and thirteen years after the death of the man who more than any single person contributed by his agitation to our deliverance from bondage the old home of the late illustrious Frederick Douglass rests under a heavy mortgage. The old mansion, with its furniture, books, papers, art treasures and curios which were gathered by him, is fast going to decay, and the fifteen acres of ground surrounding and belonging to the home are but a tangled mesh of weeds and rank growth of vines. Located at the top of Cedar hill, overlooking the beautiful Potomac river and the city of Washington, this home is one of the pictureque spots in the District of Columbia. The home was bequeathed to the race to be held and preserved, with its contents and its land, as a memorial to that gigantic figure who braved the mobs before the war declaring that his race should and must be freed. To those who were wont to make a pilgrimage out to Cedar hill and converse with Mr. Douglass when living and who knew of the natural and man made beauty of the old estate its present decay, its almost total abandonment to neglect, is pathetic. It suggests the question, "Has the race reverence for those who labored and suffered in order that we might be free?" If the property were put up at sale today it would bring a big sum, for Washington has grown up to and around the Douglass home, and the street cars in twenty minutes will take one from the home to the White House or to the national capitol. Unless the heavy mortgage under which the home rests is lifted soon the property, the books, papers, furniture and art treasurers which were once the pride of Mr. Douglass and which took a lifetime to gather may pass into the hands of another race. It would be a lasting disgrace were this race of 10,000,000 beings fifty years after the achieving of their liberty, which boasts of $700,000,000 wealth, to permit this home to pass from it, and the spot which ought to be forever preserved as a mecca and a shrine to which the Negroes of the country might go and honor the memory of its once great owner be desecrated by the impious hand of Mammon. An effort is now being put forth to raise sufficient money to pay off the mortgage and to put the home and grounds in repair and make them a monument to the name and fame of Mr. Douglass and a place of reverence, the same as the home of George Washington at Mount Vernon is preserved by the white people of this country. It is figured out that if every Negro but contributed 10 cents a fund would be raised sufficient to pay off the mortgage, restore the house to its former beauty, endow the grounds with a wealth of beauty and make of it a fitting memorial to the late Frederick Douglass. The property now belongs to our people. It will not be theirs long, however, if the mortgage is not soon lifted. The trustees of the home are A. H. Grimke, Rev. F. J. Grimke, Dr. J. E. Moorland and Whitfield McKinlay of Washington, Professor W. H. Hogman of Atlanta, Ga., and Rev. E. A. Clark of Louisville, Ky. Ralph W. Tyler of Washington, former auditor for the navy and now national organizer for the National Negro Business league, has been placed in charge of a campaign to raise money to pay off the mortgage. To save his home to the race to whom it was bequeathed as a legacy is the effort being made. For 10,000,000 of people to permit this old home to pass into the hands of the impious would be a lasting disgrace. Those Negroes who possess race pride, a reverence and respect for the memory and labors of Mr. Douglass and wish to contribute to the fund being raised to save it may communicate with Mr. Tyler at 928 T street. N. W., Washington. Every child as well as every adult ought to feel it his duty to help save the old home of Frederick Douglass, which was bequeathed to the race he served for a lifetime. A Douglass memorial certificate will be sent to each contributor. Always is it faith in someone or something that inspires us to lift our work above the commonplace. WANTED. Reliable, live, honest, bustling agents for the Twin City Star. You can make a good living with this work as a side line. Agents wanted in Milwaukee, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City Portland, Ore., Seattle, Denver, Des Moines and Sloux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. LONDON GRAIN BELT BELTS Foreign Beer that Golden Grain Belt is the America. Be wise. SERVE YOUR G Sign Beer Experts Say In Belt is the nearest like the Imported, of any in also. YOUR GUESTS THE BEST Foreign Beer Experts Say that Golden Grain Belt is the nearest like the Imported, of any in America. Be wise. 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