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Defective Page VOL. 4 Single Copies 5 Cents HONOR BEECHER AT BIG MEETING Centenary of Famous Preacher Fittingly Observed. FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM Moses in Israel and had Moses of the lea- stead of a life with a Profess of the rig- duty of the file of the speaker in to the po- algebra. belief the great hun- race segue just as w injustice 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. 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. --- Celebration Held Under the Auspices of the Colored Citizens of Brooklyn Attended by Over Two Thousand—General Heratie C. King's Warm Welcome—George E. Wibecan Presides. By N. BARNETT DORSON. Brooklyn.—With an audience of over 2,000 persons, the one-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Henry Ward Beocher was celebrated at Plymouth PROFESSOR KELLY MILLER church in this city on Tuesday evening. Oct. 21, under the auspices of the colored citizens of this borough. George R. Wibecan, chairman of the committee having charge of the arrangements for the celebration, presided The hymn. "Love Divine, All Love Beeckling," a favorite of Mr. Beecher, was sung, and the invocation was given by Rev. Dr. Holland Powell. The special music for the occasion was sung by a choir made up of singers from the various church choirs, under the direction of Mr. P. Albert Myers. Among the anthems sung by the choir, which were also favorites of the noted preacher, were "Who Are These Arrayed in White Robes?" (Stalner), "Thou Lamb of God" (Wagner) and "O Ye That Love the Lord" (Coleridge Taylor). General Horatio C. King, clerk of Plymouth church for many years, made the address of welcome in a brief but thrilling story of some of the Historical facts connected with the church which occurred during Mr. Beecher's pastorate of forty years. General King's reference to "Pinkle," the little slave girl whose freedom was bought by Plymouth church, was both interesting and pathetic. He said that the night on which "Pinkle" was sold Mr. Beecher had the baskets passed to raise the $800 to meet the requirements of the bill of sale, the church raised $1,500, paid the slave owner, gave "Pinkle" her freedom and the rest of the money to "Pinkle's" mother. The speakers of the evening were Mrs. A. W. Hunton of this city and Professor Kelly Miller, dean of the college of arts and sciences, Howard university. Mrs. Hunton reviewed the work of Beecher as a preacher, anti-slavery agitator and leader of thought in his day. She quoted many passages from his speeches against slavery and noted his deeds of kindness as a Christian warrior. The speaker paid a glowing tribute not only to Mr. Beecher, but to the members of Plymouth church and other heroes of human rights who fought that the colored race might have its freedom as God intended it should have. Mrs. Hunton was loud in praise of the women of the race, who, she said, had stood loyally by the men, giving them encouragement and hope through the fifty years of freedom which the race is now celebrating. The progress which the colored people have made under the most cruel and unfair treatment ever meted out to a people in a civilized country called Christian, said Mrs. Hunton, fully justifies all that Mr. Beecher and men and women of his stamp did for us. Professor Kelly Miller in his address made the application of the teachings of Mr. Beecher to the present condition of the race in a masterly and scholarly production of facts. He began his discussions on the life of Moses in dealing with the children of Israel and what would have happened had Moses yielded to the selfish notions of the leaders at the king's court instead of casting the positive side of his life with his own people. Professor Miller emphasized the need of the right kind of education and the duty of the educated to the rank and file of the race. This thought the speaker illustrated by calling attention to the positive and negative signs in algebra. Mr. Miller is positive in his belief that were Mr. Beecher alive the great humanitarian would fight against race segregation in all of its phases just as vallantly as he did against the injustice of human slavery. 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 Soldier!" 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, despondencies 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. IMPORTANT CONFERENCE OF EPISCOPAL CHURCH WORKERS Session Held In Lawnerville Requests Bishops For Afre-Americans. MINNEAPOLIS, M1NN., October 31, 1913. DR.E.W.BLYDEN'S GREAT CAREER Former Secretary of State of Liberia Was a Potent Factor In Our Racial Life—Man of Wonderful Intelligence Whese 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 Blydon 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 offices. 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 Nierra 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 Marquia of Sallisbury, 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 Mail, published at Liverpool. Some years ago Dr. J. E. Henderson in an article in the Colored American at Washington said: "Dr. Blyden 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 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 nurses of lions." "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 suffering." In a letter just hand from Dr. Majola Aqebli, written at Ibland, in the interior of the west coast, he writes: "Dr. Blyden and myself had a touching conference on the steamship Akabo on Nov. 10 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 the health. He then remarked to me that he was living by the day, but before we parted he was brightening up, though one of his eyes has grown dim. He will be eighty years of age on Aug. 3 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 *MOKE THE RELIABLE So SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR So IMPORTANCE OF LAND MOVEMENT Former Naval Auditor Makes Some Practical Suggestions. MERIT IN PLAN OUTLINED. Agitation of Soil Ownership is Not the Special Propaganda of Any One Individual or Race, but the Common Privilege of All-South Has Abundance of Idle Territory. By RALPH W. TYLER. Owensboro, Ky.-The "back to the farm" movement, which a few years ago was the pet bobby of Dr. Booker T. Washington, has now become a veritable slogan with the whites of this country. Quite recently prominent white men, members of boards of trade and chambers of commerce in the large cities of the south, appeared in Washington as a committee and petitioned the commissioner of immigration to turn the tide of foreign immigration arriving daily in New York form the great west to the southeastern states. This indicates that the whites want the vast area of unimproved farm lands in that section developed and they welcome the Italian, the Greek, Russian Jew, Slav, Pole or Hungarian immigrant to the south for that purpose. Once the tide of foreign immigration is diverted to the fertile southeast it will continue until all of the more than 78,000,000 acres of unimproved farm lands in that section are taken up and made to enrich the tillers and to supply the country with farm products, the insufficiency of which at present contributes to the high cost of living. What are termed the southeastern states include Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia, states whose colored population at present is 6,500,000, nearly two-thirds of the entire colored population of the country. Of this 6,500,000 in the southeastern states fully one-half is crowded into congested quarters of the large cities, where they must battle fiercely amid insanity surroundings and prejudiced labor unions for an existence which promises no roseate future. "Back to the farm" is no longer the exclusive propaganda of Dr. Washington. Every state in the Union is emphasizing it by maintaining one or more splendidly equipped agricultural colleges, in which scientific farming is taught the young white men and women. It is emphasized by big white syndicates buying up farm acreage for speculation, in anticipation of the realisation of this assured "back to the farm" movement. Alabama has 11,088,731 acres of unimproved farm lands, Florida 3,448,130 acres, Georgia 14,655,896 acres, Kentucky 7,834,596 acres, Mississippi 1,702,373 acres, North Carolina 13,626,073 acres, South Carolina 7,414,029 acres, Tennessee 9,151,173 acres and Virginia 9,625,578 acres. There is now a splendid opportunity for a co-operative movement among our people which will have for its purpose the purchasing of much of these more than 78,000,000 acres of unimproved farm lands in the southeast and to convert them into productive fields of truck crops, waving grain, stock ranches or rice and cotton plantations. Mississippi's soil will yield 121 bushels of corn to the acre, and South Carolina's soil has yielded over 200 bushels of this much demanded grain to the acre. Wheat, long considered the monopoly of the north and west, has been grown in Georgia and North Carolina, with a yield of fifty bushels to the acre, and in the southeast oats, another crop long considered exclusively indigenous to the plains of the north and west, have yielded sixty bushels and more to the acre. A false notion, too long holding him in fetters, has caused the Negro to regard the farm as the rightful sphere of the untutored and the crowded city the proper haven for those who have secured a smattering of the dead languages and a faint understanding of the Pythagorean theorem. The result has been that into the crowded cities Negroes have rushed only to find in most instances they can hardly have elbow room; that race prejudice increases in proportion as their numbers increase, and that the dreamed of future of wealth and ease is, after all, but a mirage which leads on to a maelstrom in which many ultimately founder. The opportunity of a lifetime for co- operative purchase of much of these more than 78,000,000 acres of unimproved fertile farm lands of the southeastern states knocks loudly at the door of the race. It remains to be seen whether it will throw wide the door and admit this golden opportunity or lethargically dream on only to awake after the untutored but industrious hordes from sunny Italy, the bleak plains of Russia or the congested areas of Germany have pre-empted these millions of acres. Unless the Negro awakens to and seizes the opportunity before him he may be forced—that is, the great majority of them—to repeat sadly: Clean hath a million acres—not a penny L 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 Klev, 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 of the government to revive a form of the medieval ghetto, from which your race has just emerged, and compel colored Americans to reside therein. Ghettoes 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 by the government, your arrest, recapture, denial of civil rights, segregation, disfranchisement and mob murders of colored Christians by Caucasian Christians in the United States. CAPABILITIES OF R. N. DETT. Muso Department at Hampton Institute Gains Zealous Young Sonster. tute Gains Zealous Young Songeter. R. Nathaniel Dett of Drummondville, Canada, who is the author of two published suites, "In the Bottoms" and "Magnolia," both characteristic of the hopes and aspirations of colored Americana, 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 wired 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 waits 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 360 students for the first week of the new school year, Fisk university, Nashville, Tenn., is emphasizing the slogan, "No step backward." The music department with 103 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, unappetized colored artists who introduced to the world a new song of life giving hope and aspiration. READ THE STAR-IT'S NEWS. MINNEAPOLIS 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 Betheada Baptist Church. But God commendeth His Love toward us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.—Romans 5:1. 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 discountinance must be accompanied by payment at 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 by the author's signature. Insigned notices will not be imprinted in these columns. We are not responsible for the views of our contributors. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. A. Gould will preach at both services, 11 A. M., subj., "Destruction of Jerusalem." 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. St. Peters A. M. E. Church Reading ..... Mrs. M. W. Withers Vocal Music ..... Select Quartette Subject for discussion: "The Spirit of Meekness," led by Mr. Veassus Pope. Exercises begin promptly at 3:30 P. M. Miss Cora E. Anderson, 365 Aurora Ave., is rapidly filling orders for The Spirella Cerset. She is satisfying all her customers who are mostly our best gowned women. She will call at your residence. WATKINS HALL'S LUNCHES. There is one place in the city where clean and well cooked food is served. That is at Hall's Buffet Lunch, 251 Hennepin Ave. Mr. Hall does a saloon lunch business, and centers especially to the trade of his people. A trial will convince you that he delivers the goods. Two Popular Entertainers. Clint Davis of Minneapolis is about the only fun-maker of the Twin Cities that has anything on the great Charley Miller of St. Paul. Clint will be assisted by Eddy Davis in a comedy stunt on the night of The Young Men's Progressive Club Entertainment at National Guard Armory, Monday Evening, Nov. 10. Eddy Davis is the one best bet of the Twin Cities as a straight man. He sings well and is the acknowledged best quartette leader in the Northwest. They are booked to close the program.—(Advertisement.) Much credit (?) should be given the Young Men's Progressive Club for their cohesiveness. They are boycotting the Star because of the agitation against Mr. Stewart's place. He is one of their organization and a great factor. They are standing by him, and cussing the Star. Cohesiveness is often admirable. The pirates of old had cohesiveness, but it was miscarried. To Mr. McDew, one of its members we are thankful for their advertisement, which shows that the Star is and has been since its first issue, the real advertising medium. This publication is supported only by its subscriptions and advertisements, and not by any Vice Commission, as has been reported. We are depending solely on our energy and efforts to succeed, and have made a financial sacrifice, of our own choice, for the good of the community. 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. Nya will gracefully accept even if it is a forced measure. The Purity Congress will meet next week. Vice conditions will be discussed, and the Negro population will be given a great consideration. SUPPRISE FOR THE STAR. --- PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. The Young Men's Progressive Club will give a Building Fund Entertainment in the way of a Grand Concert & Dance at National Guard Armory, Kenwood Parkway, Monday evening, Nov. 10th, 1913. Hon. Wallace G. Nye, Mayor of Minneapolis has agreed to address the audience, Dr. R. S. Brown will be the citizens representative in a few chosen words, Lawyer B. S. Smith will remark on the Y. M. P. C. future possibilities. Attorney Wm. R. Morris will be Master of Ceremonies. The presence of yourself and friends on this occasion will be highly appreciated. Program begins promptly $3:00 with McCullough's Orchestra—C. McCullough, Chairman Entertainment Committee; Carl Wade, President; B. M. McDew, Secretary. THE YOUNG MEN'S PROGRESSIVE CLUB. Things They Are Doing. "The Young Men's Progressive Club" is a Minnesota institution, and stands for respectability, sobriety, good citizenship and integrity; and has become recognized as being above the ordinary in everything it does. It has purchased a home lot 60x150 feet, on 22nd St., between 14th and 15th Avenues South, and is now struggling to pay for it. The funds raised by this entertainment will be applied on the lot. When this debt has been lifted, the Club will make a stupendous effort to erect a four story building thereon, for the accommodation of its own people for purposes such as lodges, concerts, lectures, literary work, etc. It may also be used for convention delegates of their own race, as two car lines will and them at any point in the city in a few minutes. The Club realizes that to accomplish these things means constant effort, uniformity of action, determination and race loyalty. With this assurance, and a little encouragement from the public, their hopes may be realized.—(Advertisement). 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. Mrs. Lulu Maxwell has moved to 2819 Columbus Ave. Mr. B. M. McDew, th real-estate man, has been selected as one of the petit furors for the next term. Mrs. Hattle Ball who has been visiting her son Mr. Arthur Botts of the G. N. Ry., will return in about a week to her home in Kansas City. She had a very enjoyable stay and expects to return next spring. Miss Mayme Leavitt, formerly of St. Paul, was mried last month to Mr. T. V. Titus of Billings, Mont. Miss Leavitt is the daughter of Mrs. M. J. Leavitt of 651 Mississippi St. The Gateway Investment held their Annual Meeting at the Union Block. Next meeting Nov. 8th to elect officers for the ensuing year. Mrs. Inez Moss and her little son Harvey, of St. Paul, were the guests'ast week of Mrs. Lillian Burrell, 301 E. Lake St. She was the guest at a matinee and dinner party during her visit. Have you sent your subscription? Mr. and Mrs. Sam'l King have moved to 59 Holden St. Mrs. E. B. James left for Milwaukee to the bedside of her mother, who is very ill. Messrs. E. A. Mitchell and Schuyler Phillip were the signers of the letter of "protest against clubs" which appeared in the Journal on Oct. 15. Little Wm. Donald Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Williams, 2413 Hiawatha Ave., died last week of diphtheria, aged 7 years. He was very popular at Adams School, where he attended. The scholars of his class presented him with many flowers, also decorated his room and attended the funeral services. Speak Up, and Express Yourself! Don't tell your friends that you're going to stop the Star. Tell the Editor. He has no quarrel with any man because h does not take his paper. This is a free country. Be manly enough to write to the office and order the Star discontinued, or refuse it from the postman. Many narrow-minded persons, who could say nothing good about the Star, have passed beyond, and their obituaries were published in the Star. You need the Star and it needs you, but if you get it you must pay for it. Take advantage of the Special Sale at Paegle, the Jeweler, 802 Nicollet Ave. TWIN CITY STAR Fine Record of Miss E. Leola Hudson, Winner of Chamberlin Prizes. Brooklyn, N. Y. Making good in a northern school, surrounded by new conditions, new faces and in a new line of work, is not always an easy task. But this is being accomplished by Miss E. Leola Hudson, the daughter of Professor and Mrs. R. B. Hudson of Selma, Ala., who is here attending Pratt institute. Miss Hudson is perhaps one of the most remarkable stu- dents that have entered Pratt, notwith- standing a long list of exceptional talent that has been found from year to year in this institution. While she comes from distinguished parentage, her father being secretary of the great national Baptist con- vention, secretary of the Baptist state convention of Alabama, treasurer of the endowment board of Odd Fellows of the state of Alabama and one of the secretaries of the Sunday school 1911 congress and for the past twenty three years principal of the Clark high school of Selma, Miss Hudson has individuals and accomplishments that are distinctively her own. She finished the normal course at Selma university in 1908 and won high honors as valedictorian in a class of fifty-two. After leaving this institution she went to Atlanta, Ga., and finished the college preparatory at Nielman seminary in 1909. She graduated with honors from the college department at Moorehouse college, formerly Atlanta Baptist college, Atlanta, Ga., from which she received a scholarship prize. She also finished from the domestic science department at Spelman seminary. She will specialize in household science, in order that she may be more thoroughly prepared Miss Hudson preferred to do this before taking up her profession of teaching. For two years in succession, 1912 and 1913, she won the Chamberlin Scriptural contest prize at Spelman. Miss Hudson has been offered some splendid positions already, but will remain here in Brooklyn to finish the prescribed course and then go back south, where she expects to render service to her people. CRIME IN PORTLAND. ORE. The Advocate Finds That Afro-Ameri- lans Are More Prejudiced Than Hispanics cans Are Not the Perpetrators. The Portland (Ore.) Advocate in its issue of Oct. 11, speaking of crime in the city of Portland, says editorially: "A wave of crime has struck Portland the like of which outrivals anything for downright brutality in its history. School children are being assaulted, women's money purses and rings wrenched from their hands and the victims roughly handled, and men are being beaten and robbed upon the streets and in some instances in their own homes. And the perpetrators of these outrugs have not been apprehended. "The police force and the newspapers have done their very best to fasten the crimes on colored men, but after an investigation they have realized their mistake and that the deeds are the work of white men. "Even now as we go to press we learn that a white man was snatched from his automobile and robbed of valuable papers and still no view of the bold thug. It appears that the whole police force and detective force are powerless to check the crime wave." FARMING IN SOUTH CAROLINA. Success of Jonas W. Thomas. Who Has Become Wealthy. One of the most successful farmers in Marlborough county, S. C., is Jonas W. Thomas, who tilts the soil on a large plantation. He uses some fifty or more plows in the cultivation of his crops. He started twenty two years ago with one horse on a rentage of thirty acres, for which he paid 1,400 pounds of lint cotton. Four years later he increased his stock and also bought seven acres of ground. Mr. Thomas is now the owner of a twelve room dwelling house and a plantation valued at $40,000. He has thirty nine families on his place and has received as high as $31,000 for a single crop of cotton. Mr. Thomas has saved on an average $3,000 annually for over twenty years. His credit is good at the local bank in Rennetville, S. C., from which he has borrowed and paid back as much as $22,000 in one year. "It does seem that the some 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 plightfully 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. President of Federated Club, reluctant in taking action for the moral protection of "Our Men, Women and Children." A double standard of morals. 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 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? WHITE LABOR UNIONS TO AFFILIATE WITH NEGROES. Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 18.—A remarkable incident occurred in Nashville last week at the meeting of the Southern Labor Congress. This organization is a confederation of the twelve Southern states. At the session it was decided by practically a unanimous vote to affiliate in the future with Negro labor organization. When all the conditions existing in the South are considered, this is a most remarkable decision, indicating after all that there is a growing disposition on the part of the labor organizations of the South to recognize the Negro as a man and a brother. The colored longshoremen of Mobil, Ala., a few days ago went out on a strike. Within a few days afterward the whites struck in sympathy with their colored brothers. Judge Johnson will entertain his friends at Union Temple Hall on the evening before Thanksgiving. DO YOU WANT TO BE WELL DRESSED? THEN I AM YOUR TAILOR. SUITS $25.00 OVERCOATS $25.00. Special attention given to re- riring, cleaning. W. Cedar 3000 SMITH. PAUL, MINN. No. No. Hyland 664, 3004. WAYNOR DIRECTOR atls answered at. L. S. 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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. S. 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 merse 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 that 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 unstairs, 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 In" 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 OCCURRY, ROOMS TOGETHER at the Twin City Star Club. Mr. Nive will investigate. He will be forced to There has been just enough ambivalence given to force him into action. The County Attorney, Mr. James Robinson (whom the Negroes elected) knows of this place, but wants EVILENCE. If he does not get evidence, he will want votes. If he is a candidate. This whole affair is now a campaign issue. The nowers think the immoral vote is a factor, but they are mistaken. The fragmenters of joints tn., are mostly floners, not voters. The best Negroes of this city are property owners and householders, and have at heart the advancement of the Negro alone all lines. The Star never Commissises. It always places a man on his record, and Mr. Nive is on his, and the Chief of Police is an annuities of his administration to enforce laws made for the community, and not especial privileges granted to Negroes under Tammany procedure as a campanion measure. Twin City Star, Oct. 17, 1912 TWIN CITY STAR Goes on Tour in Searth of Gambling and Says He Found None. Mayor Wallace G. Nye told today of going avisting 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 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 "tip" 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 (?) l. 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 decidedly 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, crab 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 misinformed, 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." BUSINESS WOMAN OF RARE ABILITY Educational Work of the Founder and Principal of an Institution In St. Louis Covers Many Years of Active Service In Various Sections of the Country. St. Louis. In almost every avenue representing thought and advancement the race is being heard from in a tangible way. Strong men and women are becoming proficient in the arts, sciences and other branches, and here and there you will find at the head of the class a man or woman of distinctive individuality. This time comes to the front Mme. Frances E. Motin, principal of the school of elocution and expression in this city. She is a native of Kansas and received her early education in the public schools of Topeka. Realizing that in order to stand at the top in her line she must have sufficient training, she entered the State Normal college, Emporia, Kan. She made good use of her time there. She also attended Alberta Magna University of Dramatic Art, Los Angeles, Cal., where she received the degree of bachelor of histrionics and is said to be the only woman of the race who has received this degree. During the years, she has been in active life, working for the uplift of members of the race, she has been mu- THE FASHION WEEKLY thing in her efforts. She has taught at Western university. Tuskegee institute and in Topeka. Kan. Mme. Motin's last place of teaching before coming here was at Lincoln Institute. Jefferson City, Mo., which position she resigned last spring in order to establish the present institution, of which she is the official head as well as founder. Upon Mme. Motin has been conferred a number of merited honors. Several years ago she was appointed by the governors of Kansas and Missouri as delegate to the national Negro educational congress in Denver, where she greatly impressed that body by her splendid ability. The governor of Colorado was also much pleased to know of this talented woman. The whole life of Mme. Motin has been dedicated to racial development. Her money is used to encourage the young people. She has given several cold medals in various schools and says that she will continue to do so. The last medal given by her was presented to the Y. M. C. A. in Indianapolis, Ind. Concord Literary Circle Reopens. The Concord Literary circle, in Brooklyn, has reopened for the fall. The young people are taking a lively interest in the work. President Walter K. Taylor is to be congratulated on having for the opening meeting the Rev. E. G. Granville Sutton, pastor of the Liberal Christian church, Sterle Leone, West Africa, as the chief speaker. The Rev. Mr. Sutton is a charming speaker. His address was highly instructive. Mr. Sutton is in the United States on a visit, studying conditions among colored Americans so as to be better prepared to carry on the religious, educational and industrial work in which he is engaged among the people of his native land. New Department at Hampton Institute. Believing that students are best prepared to do their work in the classroom, in the shops and on the farm when they are in as good physical condition as it is possible to keep them. Hampton institute has opened a well equipped dental office in the boys school hospital and has placed in charge of this work Dr. Norman Lasanak a well known and successful dentist in Newport News, Va. 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. 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All are welcome. ALLEN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR OF ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH. Allendid meetings are being held each Sunday evening at 6:45 o'clock by the Allen Christian Endeavor Vol. 4. Friday, Oct. 31, 1913. No. 6. Entered in the Post Office at Minneapolis as second class matter. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION 1419 Washington Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. Phone: N. W. Nic 2824, "Head of the Lakes" Representative Gee. B. Kelley Duluth, Minn. Subscription by Mail, 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, $1.00. 1 cel. inch—4 insertions (1 mo.) $1.50 1 cel. inch—13 insertions (3 mo.) $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. When Negroes publish newspapers instead of hand bills, there will be a heap of kicking, but the kickers will be the first to subscribe and pay. 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. AN APPEAL. To the Race Loving Women and Men of the United States. The Constitutional League of Oklahoma with Lawyer William Harrison, of Oklahoma City as its leading attorney is contesting with vigor the "Jim Crow" laws of Oklahoma. He will, the last of November or the first of December, bring before the United States Supreme Court the case of McCabe et al vs. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway So., et al. We are informed that jurist say that the Oklahoma case is the best prepared of its kind of any case yet put before the United States Supreme Court, and that it will now have to meet the issue squarely. There is one feature of this case that will be settled which will effect all of the Negroes in the United States and that is the Inter-State passenger law. If he succeeds it will put an end to all Jim Crowism, so far as Inter-State passengers are concerned. They will not even be subject to the Intr-State laws of the South. Hence we hereby appeal to every liberty loving woman, man and friend of the Negroe race in this country to make a contribution to the expense of fighting this cas. We think it is high time, if Negroes want liberty, they should be willing to pay something towards it. A few race loving men and women in th Oklahoma League, led by the Rev. W. H. Jernagin, D. D., who is now pastor of the Mount Carml Baptist church, Washington, D. C., have made great sacrifice to bring the case through lower courts to its present stage and Mr. Harrison has practically given his service for nothing; but must be rewarded. We are informed that two able constitutional lawyers of Boston and New York will assist in this case. Therefore let everyone who is interested send at least $1. All contributions to be sent to Rev. W. H. Jernagin, D. D., 420 Q street, N. W., Washington, D. C., who will receipt you for the same. He is a reputable, straight-forward, Christian gentleman, and will make an honest report of all money sent him. If persons making contributions do not object, their names will be published in the leading papers of their state. Yours for justice. S. W. Layton, Philadelphia, Pa., President Woman's Convention Auxiliary National Baptist Convention. Nannie H. Burroughs, Washington, D. C., Secretary Woman's Convention Auxiliary National Baptist Convention. P. S.—Editors of the race who are interested will please copy. Yonkore Organization Heard Native African Discuss Dignity of Race. In the course of an able and scholarly address before the members and friends of the Negro Society For Historical Research, Yonkers, N. Y., recently, Dr. E. G. Grantville Sutton of Sierra Leone, West Africa, spoke on the subject "The Dignity of Being a Negro." After telling his hearers what the early Africans had contributed to civilization and religion he mentioned some useful discoveries and inventions made by Negroes and appropriated by the stronger race which have been of lasting benefit to the world. Among the earliest and most useful of these was the common sewing needle, which he said was invented by a Spanish Negro in 1545 and was exposed for sale at Cheapside, in London. The inventor refused to divulge his secret. The collapsible umbrella and the detachable or bachelor's button are the inventions of black men. He said our Thanksgiving day originated in New England; that the whites there were on the point of starving to death when Negro slaves were brought there to till their fields and make their crops. The timely arrival of these blacks saved them, and in celebration of the event they instituted Thanksgiving day. A Negro physician, an African, John T. Perry, effected a cure of the first case of pellagra in this country, a disease which has caused so much fear among the white people of the southern states, who laugh at the ideas of white physicians regarding it. The secret of its cure and of tuberculosis is well known to African medical men, said Dr. Sutton. Mr. Perry had been offered by interested persons in Washington $2,000 for his formula, but he declined the offer as too small. He wanted $2,000,000 and a half interest in the company that manufactured it. While his proposition was being considered he died and with him his secret. But Africans have a native school of medicine and can cure any of the so called incurable diseases. They do not divulge to white men their medical secrets, though for years white men have tried to find them out. He made interesting allusion to the Puro Society For Men and the Bunda Society For Women and briefly sketched the objects for which they are formed. "They are," he said, "as old as the history of Africa." "You Americans are studying eugenics today with considerable seal, some of it misapplied. The Africans for more than a thousand years have known all about this important science. You don't know everything in America. Africa can still teach you much," said Dr. Sutton. The speaker said many more things of equal importance and interest which it is not prudent to discuss here. The dignity of being a Negro was demonstrated by many historical citations and proofs of the Negro's service to civilization and the world. The only people in America who discredit the Negro are the Negroes who do not know the Negro. ORGANIZATION SOCIETY TO HOLD MEETING IN RICHMOND Promoters Eager to Perfect Better School and Health Conditions. Richmond, Va.—Governor William Hodges Mann and Dr. Booker Washington will speak in the Richmond city auditorium on the night of Nov. 7 before the Negro Organization Society of Virginia at its first annual meeting. "Better schools, better health, better homes, better farms"—this is the motto of the organization which aims to federate all interests that trend to promote the welfare of the masses. An interesting program has been arranged for Nov. 6 and 7. Reports will be presented on co-operation with the Virginia state health department in reaching the masses of our people in the rural districts and in the cities; health campaigns waged through four counties of Virginia; popular education for better health and improvement in rural schools. Lectures will also be given on cooperation in agriculture and co-operation in business. A report on the recent southern sociological congress will also be presented. Delegates from many organizations will be present to represent the health and educational interests of religious bodies. Sunday schools, secret societies and civic associations. All organizations are eligible to membership in the Organization society and may send delegates to the Richmond meeting. Robert R. Moton, commandant of Hampton institute, is the president. John M. Gandy of the State Normal school at Petersburg is the executive secretary. Delegates who expect to attend the meeting are asked to notify (not later than Nov. 1). Professor Gandy or Mrs. Maggie L. Walker. St. Luke's bank, Richmond, or Mr. O. B. Stokes. St. John street, Richmond. The Virginia State Negro Business league will hold its annual meeting in connection with the Negro Organization society. The officers of the State Business league are working among the local leagues to have a large attendance at the forthcoming meeting. Justice as Remedy For Color Prejudice. Judge Marcus Cavanagh of the superior court in Chicago advocates the appointment of a national commission to combat prejudice against the colored people and wisely suggests that the remedy for the eradication of such prejudice is simple justice. TWIN CITY STAR EPOCHS IN RACE PROGRESS. Year Book Tells of Afro-Americans Achievements Since Emanipulation. What use has the colored race made of its fifty years of freedom? What are the signs of progress? What are the economic and social conditions that have important meaning not only to the race, but also to the white man? What educational agencies are at work for the improvement of the whole southland? Again, what important role is the race playing in the drama of agricultural development? What does the latest federal census indicate regarding the movement of the Negro from the country to the city and the relative mortality of our people on the land and in the congested district? What is the extent of the influence of the Negro press? These vital questions of progress and present day welfare are strikingly answered in the "fiftieth anniversary edition" of the Negro Year Book, which has been compiled by Monroe N. Work, who has charge of research and records at Tuskegee institute. Within 350 pages, bristling with thought provoking facts, there is told a wonderful story of the development of the colored American during fifty years of freedom-years of opportunity, struggle, perseverance and faith in God. While figures cannot adequately convey the real meaning of the advancement of a people who have suffered much and won important victories, nevertheless they do indicate, on the basis of established facts, the present economic, social and religious trend of the race. The figures quoted in the Year Book should interest those who are giving money to our schools and those who are urging men and women to invest in character building. Publicity should be given to the facts of our progress for the benefit of the average white man, who naturally knows little about the Negro as an individual capable of development. A great many regard him as a "problem" rather than as a factor in national advancement. The facts should also be published as an inspiration to Negro youth who are only too prone to accept their parents' dictum, who too often say, "You never can be nobody, nohow." MEDICAL ASSOCIATION TO MEET IN RALEIGH IN 1914 Old North State City Will Entertain National Body of Physicians. The popularity of the National Medical association was strikingly shown at the last annual meeting from the number of invitations received from various sources asking for the convention in 1914. Among the cities which sent invitations through their representatives were St. Louis, Atlanta, St. Paul and Raleigh, N. C. As the last session was held in Nashville, Tenn., the association decided to accept the invitation from Raleigh and will hold its sixteenth annual meeting in the latter city in 1914. Dr. W. G. Alexander, secretary of the organization, in a recent open letter paid a high tribute to the local entertainment committee and to the citizens generally of Nashville for the generous hospitality shown at the meeting held in that city. Dr. Alexander also comments liberally on the work of the session performed by individuals in the various sections of the program, such as clinic, dental, surgical and literary. The paper read by Dr. A. W. Dumas of Natchez, Miss., however, on "Vice Disease" was conceded by all to have been the most highly instructive and valuable to the profession of any yet heard on the subject. So pleased were the members that they requested the executive board to have the matter edited and printed for distribution among the laity. The surgical features of the Nashville session without exception were the best conducted since the inception of the association. The officers for 1913-14 are: President. Dr. A. M. Brown, Birmingham, Ala.; vice president, Dr. J. M. G. Ramsey, Richmond, Va.; second vice president, Dr. E. J. LaBranch, New Orleans; treasurer, Dr. J. R. Levy, Florence, S. C.; secretary, Dr. W. G. Alexander, Orange, N. J.; assistant secretary, Dr. G. R. Ferguson, Charlottesville, Va.; dental secretary, Dr. A. T. Landers, Tuskegee, Ala.; pharmaceutical secretary, Dr. H. B. Marble, Vazoe City, Miss. Dr. G. E. Cannon was reelected chairman of the executive committee. The new members elected to that body were Dr. A. A. Wyche, Charlotte, N. C. (medical section), and Dr. E. W. Erwin Memphis, Teen (surgical section). Public Interest in Series of Recitals. Much interest is being taken by lovers of music and those who follow the art as a profession in the series of recitals to be given this fall by Chorister J. R. Walker of the Warren Methodist Episcopal church in Pittsburgh Mrs. Mattle Hawkins Wilson, Mrs. E. W. Thomas, W. T. Miller and Harry Bolden will take part in the first recital of the series on Friday evening, Dec. 12. These recitals will be of especial interest and benefit to the people of Pittsburgh. Mr. Walker is well known and capable of giving the public the kind of music it likes to hear. Young Men's Christian Association. The success of the Carillon avenue branch of the Young Men's Christian association in Brooklyn is cause for genuine satisfaction. Under the able and conservative administration of Secretary Rufus M. Meroney the educational and religious work for the winter will be very large and helpful. EFFORT TO SAVE OLD LANDMARK URGENT APPEAL FOR FUNDS Mansion Which Once Sheltered 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 picturequee 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. Grogman of Atlanta, Ga., and Rev. E. A. Clark of Louisville, Ky. Ralph W. Tylier 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 be 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. WANTEB. 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 Volnes and Sloux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Mn. THE GRAIN BELT BELTS Foreign Beer that Golden Grain Belt is the n America. Be wise. 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No one wants New York better now, because Minnesota is the best, but some people stick to the old idea en beer. Experts Say nearest like the imported, of any in QUESTS THE BEST Defective Pag Vol. 4. Friday, Oct. 31, 1913. No. 6. Entered in the Post Office at Minneapolis as second class matter. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION 1419 Washington Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. Phone: N. W. Nic. 2824. "Head of the Lakes" Representative Geo. B. Kelley Duluth, Minn. Subscription by Mail, 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, $1.00. 1 cel. inch—4 insertions (1 mo.) $1.50 1 cel. inch—13 insertions (3 mo.) $5.00 Special rates furnished on application Reading notices ..... 10 cents aline. 6 werts 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. When Negroes publish newspapers instead of hand bills, there will be a heap of kicking, but the kickers will be the first to subscribe and pay. 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. AN APPEAL. To the Race Loving Women and Men of the United States. The Constitutional League of Oklahoma with Lawyer William Harrison, of Oklahoma City as its leading attorney is contesting with vigor the "Jim Crow" laws of Oklahoma. He will, the last of November or the first of December, bring before the United States Supreme Court the case of McCabe et al vs. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway So., et al. We are informed that jurist say that the Oklahoma case is the best prepared of its kind of any case yet put before the United States Supreme Court, and that it will now have to meet the issue squarely. There is one feature of this case that will be settled which will effect all of the Negroes in the United States and that is the Inter-State passenger law. If he succeeds it will put an end to all Jim Crowism, so far as Inter-State passengers are concerned. They will not even be subject to the Intr-State laws of the South. Intentional Duplicate Exposure Hence we hereby appeal to every liberty loving woman, man and friend of the Negroe race in this country to make a contribution to the expense of fighting this cas. We think it is high time, if Negroes want liberty, they should be willing to pay something towards it. A few race loving men and women in th Oklahoma League, led by the Rev. W. H. Jernagin, D. D., who is now pastor of the Mount Carmel Baptist church, Washington, D. C., have made great sacrifice to bring the case through lower courts to its present stage and Mr. Harrison has practically given his service for nothing; but must be rewarded. We are informed that two able constitutional lawyers of Boston and New York will assist in this case. Therefore let everyone who is interested send at least $1. All contributions to be sent to Rev. W. H. Jernagin, D. D., 420 Q street, N. W., Washington, D. C., who will receipt you for the same. He is a reputable, straightforward, Christian gentleman, and will make an honest report of all money sent him. If persons making contributions do not object, their names will be published in the leading papers of their state. Yours for justice. S. W. Layton, Philadelphia, Pa., President Woman's Convention Auxiliary National Baptist Convention. P. S.—Editors of the race who are interested will please copy. Vankers Organization Hears Native African Discuss Dignity of Race. In the course of an able and scholarly address before the members and friends of the Negro Society For Historical Research, Yonkers, N. Y., recently, Dr. E. G. Grantville Sutton of Sierra Leone, West Africa, spoke on the subject "The Dignity of Being a Negro." After telling his hearers what the early Africans had contributed to civilization and religion he mentioned some useful discoveries and inventions made by Negroes and appropriated by the stronger race which have been of lasting benefit to the world. Among the earliest and most useful of these was the common sewing needle, which he said was invented by a Spanish Negro in 1545 and was exposed for sale at Cheapside, in London. The inventor refused to divulge his secret. The collapsible umbrella and the detachable or bachelor's button are the inventions of black men. He said our Thanksgiving day originated in New England; that the whites there were on the point of starving to death when Negro slaves were brought there to till their fields and make their crops. The timely arrival of these blacks saved them, and in celebration of the event they instituted Thanksgiving day. A Negro physician, an African, John T. Perry, effected a cure of the first case of pellagra in this country, a disease which has caused so much fear among the white people of the southern states, who laugh at the ideas of white physicians regarding it. The secret of its cure and of tuberculosis is well known to African medical men, said Dr. Sutton. Mr. Perry had been offered by interested persons in Washington $2,000 for his formula, but he declined the offer as too small. He wanted $2,000,-000 and a half interest in the company that manufactured it. While his proposition was being considered he died with his secret. But Africans have a native school of medicine and can cure any of the so called incurable diseases. They do not divulge to white men their medical secrets, though for years white men have tried to find them out. He made interesting allusion to the Puro Society For Men and the Bunda Society For Women and briefly sketched the objects for which they are formed. "They are," he said, "as old as the history of Africa." "You Americans are studying eugenics today with considerable seal, some of it misapplied. The Africans for more than a thousand years have known all about this important science. You don't know everything in America. Africa can still teach you much," said Dr. Button. The speaker said many more things of equal importance and interest which it is not prudent to discuss here. The dignity of being a Negro was demonstrated by many historical citations and proofs of the Negro's service to civilization and the world. The only people in America who discredit the Negro are the Negroes who do not know the Negro. ORGANIZATION SOCIETY TO HOLD MEETING IN RICHMOND Promoters Eager to Perfect Better School and Health Conditions. Richmond, Va.—Governor William Hodges Mann and Dr. Booker T. Washington will speak in the Richmond city auditorium on the night of Nov. 7 before the Negro Organization Society of Virginia at its first annual meeting. "Better schools, better health, better homes, better farms"—this is the motto of the organization which aims to federate all interests that trend to promote the welfare of the masses. An interesting program has been arranged for Nov. 6 and 7. Reports will be presented on co-operation with the Virginia state health department in reaching the masses of our people in the rural districts and in the cities; health campaigns waged through four counties of Virginia; popular education for better health and improvement in rural schools. Lectures will also be given on cooperation in agriculture and co-operation in business. A report on the recent southern sociological congress will also be presented. Delegates from many organizations will be present to represent the health and educational interests of religious bodies. Sunday schools, secret societies and civic associations. All organizations are eligible to membership in the Organization society and may send delegates to the Richmond meeting. Robert R. Moton, commandant of Hampton institute, is the president. John M. Gandy of the State Normal school at Petersburg is the executive secretary. Delegates who expect to attend the meeting are asked to notify (not later than Nov. 1) Professor Gandy or Mrs. Maggie L. Walker. St. Luke's bank, Richmond, or Mrs. O. B. Stokes. St. John street, Richmond. The Virginia State Negro Business league will hold its annual meeting in connection with the Negro Organization society. The officers of the State Business league are working among the local leagues to have a large attendance at the forthcoming meeting. Justice as Remedy For Color Prejudice Judge Marcus Cavanagh of the superior court in Chicago advocates the appointment of a national commission to combat prejudice against the colored people and wisely suggests that the remedy for the eradication of such prejudice is simple justice. TWIN CITY STAR Year Book Tells of Afro-American Achievements Since Emancipation. What use has the colored race made of its fifty years of freedom? What are the signs of progress? What are the economic and social conditions that have important meaning not only to the race, but also to the white man? What educational agencies are at work for the improvement of the whole southland? Again, what important role is the race playing in the drama of agricultural development? What does the latest federal census indicate regarding the movement of the Negro from the country to the city and the relative mortality of our people on the land and in the congested district? What is the extent of the influence of the Negro press? These vital questions of progress and present day welfare are strikingly answered in the "fifthtenth anniversary edition" of the Negro Year Book, which has been compiled by Monroe N. Work, who has charge of research and records at Tuskegee institute. Within 350 pages, bristling with thought provoking facts, there is told a wonderful story of the development of the colored American during fifty years of freedom-years of opportunity, struggle, perseverance and faith in God. While figures cannot adequately convey the real meaning of the advancement of a people who have suffered much and won important victories, nevertheless they do indicate, on the basis of established facts, the present economic, social and religious trend of the race. The figures quoted in the Year Book should interest those who are giving money to our schools and those who are urging men and women to invest in character building. Publicity should be given to the facts of our progress for the benefit of the average white man, who naturally knows little about the Negro as an individual capable of development. A great many regard him as a "problem" rather than as a factor in national advancement. The facts should also be published as an inspiration to Negro youth who are only too prone to accept their parents' dictum, who too often say, "You never can be nobody, nohow." MEDICAL ASSOCIATION TO MEET IN RALEIGH IN 1914 Old North State City Will Entertain National Body of Physicians. The popularity of the National Medical association was strikingly shown at the last annual meeting from the number of invitations received from various sources asking for the convention in 1914. Among the cities which sent invitations through their representatives were St. Louis, Atlanta, St. Paul and Raleigh, N. C. As the last session was held in Nashville, Tenn., the association decided to accept the invitation from Raleigh and will hold its sixteenth annual meeting in the latter city in 1914. Dr. W. G. Alexander, secretary of the organization, in a recent open letter paid a high tribute to the local entertainment committee and to the citizens generally of Nashville for the generous hospitality shown at the meeting held in that city. Dr. Alexander also comments liberally on the work of the session performed by individuals in the various sections of the program, such as clinic, dental, surgical and literary. The paper read by Dr. A. W. Dumas of Natchez, Miss., however, on "Vice Disease" was conceded by all to have been the most highly instructive and valuable to the profession of any yet heard on the subject. So pleased were the members that they requested the executive board to have the matter edited and printed for distribution among the laity. The surgical features of the Nashville session without exception were the best conducted since the inception of the association. The officers for 1913-14 are: President. Dr. A. M. Brown, Birmingham, Ala.; vice president, Dr. J. M. G. Ramsay, Richmond, Va.; second vice president, Dr. E. J. LaBranch, New Orleans; treasurer, Dr. J. R. Levy, Florence, S. C.; secretary, Dr. W. G. Alexander, Orange, N. J.; assistant secretary, Dr. G. R. Ferguson, Charlottesville, Va; dental secretary, Dr. A. T. Landers, Tuskegee, Ala.; pharmaceutical secretary, Dr. H. B. Marble, Yazoo City, Miss. Dr. E. G. Cannon was reelected chairman of the executive committee. The new members elected to that body were Dr. A. A. Wyche, Charlotte, N. C. (medical section), and Dr. E. W. Erwin, Memphis, Tenn. (surgical section). Public Interest in Series of Recitals Much interest is being taken by lovers of music and those who follow the art as a profession in the series of recitals to be given this fall by Chorister J. R. Walker of the Warren Methodist Episcopal church in Pittsburgh Mrs. Mattle Hawkins Wilson, Mrs. E. W. Thomas, W. T. Miller and Harry Bolden will take part in the first recital of the series on Friday evening, Dec. 12. These recitals will be of especial interest and benefit to the people of Pittsburgh. Mr. Walker is well known and capable of giving the public the kind of music it likes to hear. Young Men's Christian Association. The success of the Carlton avenue branch of the Young Men's Christian association in Brooklyn is cause for genuine satisfaction. Under the able and conservative administration of Secretary Rufus M. Meroney the educational and religious work for the winter will be very large and helpful. EFFORT TO SAVE OLD LANDMARK URGENT APPEAL FOR FUNDS Mansion Which Once Sheltered the Il- lustrious 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 won't 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 belongs 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. Grogman of Atlanta, Ga., and Rev. E. A. Clark of Louisville, Ky. Ralph W. Tylier 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. Douglas and wish to contribute to the fund being raised to save it may communicate with Mr. Tyler at 928 T street. N. W., Washington. 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