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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL effective Page VOL. 4 Single Copies 5 Cents A. E. Publication Board Reinstates Editor Wright and Manager Lowe. The publication board of the African Methodist Episcopal church has reinstated Dr. R. E. Wright and Rev. J. I. Lowe, editor of the Christian Recorder and manager of the Book Concern, respectively. These two officials were dismissed by the board Oct. 28 as the result of charges made by Editor Wright concerning the Rev. Mr. Lowe's integrity. A period of sixty days was given the two deposed officials to wind up their affairs before their successors were appointed. The headquarters of the Book Concern are at 631 Pine street, Philadelphia. Public sentiment in and out of the denomination in the main was much opposed to the decision of the board at its meeting in October. Dr. Wright and Rev. Mr. Lowe have not had overmuch to say about the matter in a public way, but they settled the trouble between themselves so that when the board met Dec. 23 to name a new editor and a manager for the Book Concern it was found that the bishops were willing to restitute the two men if such were favorable to the members of the publication board. This suggestion met the board's approval in view of the agreement reached between the two contending parties, therefore the board voted to restitute Editor Wright and the Rev. J. I. Lowe to their former positions. The following from the Southwestern Christian Advocate and the Southern Christian Advocate shows the drift of sentiment against the board's first decision: "It seems as though the publication board of the African Methodist Episcopal church has made a serious blunder in its dismissal of Editor Wright. We have read every word of the interview given out by Bishop Evans Tyree, president of the publication board, and we are more certain now than ever before that Dr. Wright had done nothing worthy of dismissal. "Certainly not in the manner he was dismissed. In this day of a wicked and perverse generation, a man who denounces the sin of those in higher authority in the church should be encouraged rather than suppressed. If Daniel Payne had been living the African Methodist church would have been stirred from center to circumference because of his attack upon the sin of a colleague. "the sentiment of the press generally is against the publication board. The Southern Christian Recorder of the African Methodist church in the south attacks the action. This is what it says: 'It has been the custom with all well regulated bodies to call extra sesions when conditions required such the Publication board of the A. M. E church has made a serious blunder. There is no remedy within the legal power of the board but to meet in another session and reconsider its action in nullifying the work of the general conference. "Nothing less will satisfy the connection and save much trouble. The church is growing restless and will not stand longer for unlawful bossism. The demand is that everybody must respect and obey the laws of the A. M. E connection.'" Hon. J. C. Buckner Dies in Chicago. The Hon. John C. Buckner, whose death recently occurred in Chicago, was the organizer of the old Ninth battalion, Illinois national guard; major general of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, a liberal donor to the Y. M. C. A. and had been deputy collector of internal revenue for the First district of Illinois for fifteen years at the time of his death. Mr. Buckner also served as a member of the Forty-first and Forty-second general assemblies of the Illinois legislature. The deceased was fifty-five years of age and was left an orphan in his early youth. RETROSPECT OF THE PAST YEAR Business Enterprises, Institutions of Learning, Secret Societies and Women's Clubs Have Made Commendable Programs—Praise For Effective Work of Our Newspapers. By N. BARNETT DODSON. The progress of the race in business, education, religion and along the line of secret, benevolent and mutual benefit organization work during the past year has been encouraging. Such progress could not have been obtained had it not been for the spirit of cooperation and unity of purpose which have so largely existed among our people in the various movements for advancement. Not for several years have the reports of business concerns been so full in detail as was true at the meeting of the National Negro Business league held in Philadelphia last summer. Our educational institutions have greatly improved their equipment and many are becoming real centers of attraction for the more ambitious young men and women who have a fixed aim in life. Fisk university, Atlanta Baptist college, Howard and Shaw universities each have large enrolments of students from many sections of the country. Hampton and Tuskegee institutes take the lead along trade and industrial lines and have a more diversified student body. Due credit, however, must be given to the smaller schools which by their efficient work make it possible for the larger schools to have a class of better prepared students as entrants. Full and uplifting indeed have been the work of our churches and the various conventions and conferences. The minutes of some show large increase in membership, finance and amounts raised and distributed for home and foreign missions and education. The New England Baptist missionary convention of which the Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, L. L. D., is president has enlarged the scope of its work and now has affiliated with it organizations in Washington, the tidewater section of Virginia and parts of Maryland. The A. M. E. and A. M. E. Zion denominations are also rapidly advancing. The National Baptist convention, Dr. E. C. Morris, president, is the largest convention of the denomination in the United States among members of our race. Like the making of books, there seems to be no end to the number of secret societies conducted by the race, but it must be said in justice to a large number of them that they are doing a much needed work among us. Those who become members of such fraternities as the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Masons and the Order of Elks and live up to their part of the agreement are well rewarded. The amount of property owned by these organizations, coupled with the personal aid rendered to their members, is one of the strongest evidences of the capacity of members of the race to create, maintain and execute institutions and fulfill contracts on strictly business lines. No reference or summary of the efforts or achievements of the Negro would be fully complete without taking into account the part played by the women of the race. They are found in the forefront of nearly every movement for better home and church life, charitable organizations, clubs, missionary societies, business and politics. But for their co-operation in large numbers the balance would be on the debit side of some of our real achievements. As a watchman on the wall or a great standing army guarding the interest of the country in time of peace and ready to defend it against the enemy in time of war, the work and influence of the race press have been most effective and farreaching. At no time in the history of the race since freedom has there been such united effort on the part of the majority of our publishers to voice their appreciation of every good movement of the white people in defense of justice and fair play for our people as American citizens. NEGRO ELECTED CLASS ORATOR The Harvard senior class has elected A. L. Jackson, a Negro, of Englewood, N. J., as class orator, and he will be the principal speaker at the commencement exercises in June. AFFAIRS IN METHODISM SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. McKinley's Views on Human Liberty Valor of Colored Soldiers. At this time, when so much agitation is going on throughout the country about the citizenship rights of Afro-Americans, the following from a speech by the late President William McKinley should give encouragement to every person who believes in a square deal for all Americans regardless of race, color or creed. President McKinley said: President McAulay said: My friends and fellow citizens, the settlements of that war must stand as the irreversible judgment of battle and the inflexible decree of a nation of free men. They must not be misinterpreted, they must not be nullified, they must not be weakened or aborn of their force under any pretent whatever, but must be acquiesced in freely in every part of the republic, without reservation or voldance or evasion. It must not be equality and justice in the written law only. It must be equality and justice in the law's administration everywhere, and alike administered in every part of the republic to every citizen thereof. It must not be the more cold formality of constitutional enactment. It must be a living birthright, which the poorest and humblest may enjoy, and which the richest and most powerful dare not deny. Our black allies must neither be deserted nor forsaken. And every right secured them by the constitution must be surely given to them, as if God had put upon their faces the color of the Anglo-Saxon race. They fought for the flag in the war, and that flag, with all it represents and stands for, must secure them every constitutional right in peace. At Baton Rouge the first regiment of the Black brigade, before starting for Port Hudson, received at the hands of its white colonel—Colonel Stafford—its regimental colors in a speech from the colonel, which ended with this injunction: "Color bearer, guard, defend, protect, die for, but do not surrender those colors." To which the sergeant replied, and he was as black as my coat: "Colonel, I'll return those flags to you in honor, or I'll report to God the reason why." He fell, mortally wounded, in one of those desperate charges in front of Port Hudson, with his face to the enemy, with those colors in his clinched fist pressed upon his breast. He did not return the colors, but the God above him knew the reason why. Against those who fought on the other side in that great conflict we have no resentment; we must we have no bitterness. We would impose upon them no punishment; we would inflict upon them no indignity. They are our brothers. We would save them, even from humiliation. But I will tell you what we insist upon, and we will insist upon it until it is secured—that the settlement made between Grant and Lee at Appomattox, which was afterward embodied in the constitution of the United States, shall be obeyed and respected in every part of this Union. More we have never asked; less we will not have. Interest In the Spingarn Prize. Much interest is being manifested in the offer made by Professor J. E. Spingarn in the spring of 1913 to give $100 to the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, to be used for a gold medal to be awarded every year to the colored American who performs the finest deed during the preceding twelve months. This courageous advocate of justice and democracy will carry a message throughout the west that cannot be ignored, in his campaign against race segregation beginning at Detroit on Jan. 8. The Advocate-Verdict's New Editor. The directors of the Douglas Co-operative Investment company in Harriburg, Pa., have secured the service of George F. King of Wilson, N. C. as manager and editor of the Advocate-Verdict. He succeeds W. H. Craighead as editor, under whose management the Advocate-Verdict became one of our most influential papers Both Mr. Craighead and Mr. King are members of the National Negro Press association. High Honor For Dr. E. C. Morris. The American committee for the celebration of the signing of the treaty of Ghent and the 100 years of peace between the United States and England recently met in Richmond, Va. Afro-Americans the country over are proud of their representative in that important body in the person of Dr. Elias C. Morris, president of the national Baptist convention. SMOKE THE RELIABLE SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR UPWARD CLIMB OF DR. D. W. SHERROD HONORED BY HIS ASSOCIATES Leading Physician of Mississippi, President of State Medical, Pharmaceutical and Dental Association and Member of the State Tuberculosis Commission. Meridian, Miss. — From an humble home in Macon, Miss., to becoming one of the leading physicians and surgeons in the state, with $75,000 worth of real estate, is the record of Dr. D. W. Sherrod of Mississippi, president of the Medical, Pharmaceutical and Dental association of the state. Dr. Sherrod was born March 10, 1899, in Macon and received his early school training there, graduating from the Macon high school. The fact that he had graduated from the high school and had been able to teach and was called "professor" was not sufficient. Teaching was a means to an end with him. He used the money received from teaching to take him through college. He had fully decided that he was going to be of some service to his country and to his race, and believing that he should be thoroughly qualified, he continued his work in school. From the principalship of a large school he found his way to Fisk university and remained there until he graduated from the college department in 1896. While in Fisk university he made many friends among the teachers on account of his rare ability as a student. Graduating from Fisk university, he returned to the schoolroom as an instructor for a short time only, because he had fully decided to study medicine. He entered Meharry Medical college with the determination to make good, and he was successful, for he stood in the front rank as a student, and so well was his work done in the classes that after his graduation he was appointed one of the instructors in Meharry, which position he held for three years and until he felt that he was ready to commence his career as a practicing physician. Returning to his native state, he established himself in his home city, Macon. He was fully prepared to go before the state board and passed a successful examination and was given special mention in the daily papers. Having become a full fledged physician, it was fitting that he should return to the scenes of his early youth, to the town where he had attended public school, where he had played with the boys, the place where he had played marbles and ball, where he had enjoyed his boyhood pranks. He fitted up and opened a fine drug store, which was conducted with success. The people who had employed the white doctors sent for him. This created a little jealousy. He saw that it was growing, so he moved to Meridian. It did not take Dr. Sherrod long to get into the hearts of the people in Meridian. His reputation as a physician had preceded him. His drug store is well patronized and is conducted in first class style. He was appointed a member of the tuberculosis commission of the state, and the physicians, pharmacists and dentists of the state have recognized his worth by electing him for three successive years to the position of president. He is one of the worthy and substantial citizens of the state, being connected with everything that has for its object the elevation of his race. On the 20th of August, 1918, he was married to Miss Bessie Lena Williamson of Meridian, who is a graduate of Fisk university and who comes from one of the foremost families in the city. She is an accomplished and talented young woman. In addition to his property in Mississippi, Dr. Sherrod owns valuable property in New York city. NEGRO MAKES HIGHEST AVERAGE. Mr. Veasus Pope, a product of the public schools of this city, obtained the highest average of any applicant in the state at the recent civil service examination for the Railway Mall Service. He has received his appointment and has been assigned to the terminal station here. Feby 4, 1914. Admission 50c. PENCE AUDITORIUM, MINN. D. H. STETHOF, M. D. D. W. SHERBOD. M. D. AUTHORS AND THEIR WORKS. What a Prominent Critic Says of Our Literary Productions. Of the books dealing with great men of the race twenty-five years ago one must read "Men of Mark," by George Simmons; "The Afro-American Press," by I. Garland Penn; "The Underground Railroad," by William Still. These books are, to speak frankly, of rather doubtful value as literary works, but they tell of the aspiring and ambitious men of the race of that period, says Charles Alexander. Of the poets Paul Laurence Dunbar stands first. His work is that of a true genius. He created characters and presented them vividly to his readers. The dialect poems of this writer are faultless in their portrayal of plantation Negro life and language, but his regulation English verse is equally artistic and admirable. Dunbar will be fully appreciated in about 100 years, if the iconoclast does not arise and rob him of the credit due him for his poems. Albery Whitman, and James Madison Bell wrote well their lines, but what they wrote was not attuned to the popular ear, and their books were not brought out in such fashion as to reach appreciation; hence some worthy productions have lost their grip upon the hearts of the people of our generation. In the "Souls of Black Folk," by Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, the pathetic story of just how the sensitive Negro feels is told in a series of essays. In his heart of hearts the proscription, discrimination and injustice suffered by the average American Negro sting, but so few are able to express the feeling. Dr. Alexander Cromwell in "Africa and America" and Dr. Rufus L. Perry in "The Cushite," each evinces ripe scholarship, beauty and power of expression, and were it not for his verbosity William Hanibald Thomas in his "The American Negro" would occupy a place with the writers mentioned in this paragraph. Although a number of the bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal church have contributed essays, articles, books and pamphlets to our literature, very few of these respectful interest because of the lack of that element which imparts to a literary composition vital force. Bishop Benjamin T. Tanner, the father of Henry O. Tanner, the artist; Bishop L. J. Coppin and Bishop J. E. Embry each contributed books of interest to our literature, giving the theological views of men of their station. John M. Langston wrote well, but his "From a Virginia Plantation to the National Capital" tell almost upon publication. This book shows a remarkable mastery of language, but the "ego" protrudes quite too visibly to suit the good taste of his readers. Judge Mifflin W. Gibbs in his "Shadows and Light" tells the story of his life in a fashion to commend him to our readers. There is no attempt at nicety of diction or delicate turning of phrase. And Henry O. Flipper, it must not be forgotten, tells an unvarnished tale of handicaps and cruelties suffered as a cadet at West Point in his book. "The Colored Cadet at the West Point Military Academy." Lawyer Edward A. Johnson made money out of several very poorly "put together" books known variously as "Light Ahead For the Negra." "The Negro in the Spanish-American War" and "A School History of the Negro Race." Chaplain T. G. Steward has performed a fine bit of historical work in "The Colored Regulars." but Major Charles Young, a graduate of the West Point Military academy, has performed an exceptional place of literary work in his book very recently, published, entitled "Military Morale of Nations and Races." This is a remarkable work. In it the author gives us a psychomilitary study. He writes clearly and forcefully. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION No. 19 PROGRESS IN EDUCATION. Financial Report of Howard University New York State Business Management Financial Report of Howard University Shows Good Business Management Washington.-Edward L. Parks, the treasurer of Howard university, in presenting his annual report for the fiscal year of 1912-13 says among other things the fact that the current debt was replaced by a small working sum does not indicate that the needs of the university were adequately met. The result was accomplished only by the utmost care on the part of the finance and executive committee in authorizing expenditure and of the president and secretary and business manager in administration. Sometimes it was impossible because of lack of funds to provide for very pressing needs. The treasurer says: Our experience emphasizes the importance of providing beforehand for each advance in expenditure. The increasing needs resulting from the growth of the attendance and the expansion of the departments and courses of study show the meagerness of our endowment even adequately to supplement the government appropriation. If the alumni and friends and the supporters of higher education throughout the nation would consider the facts concerning Howard university they would recognize the imperative need of providing an adequate endowment for an institution which has so signally demonstrated its importance by the results of its work. The foregoing shows a total expenditure for the year of $188,513.77. Of this the appropriation from the government was $92,000, or only about 50 per cent. It is a pleasure to acknowledge the progressive efficiency of my fellow workers in this office, including C. E. Lucas, assistant to the treasurer and head bookkeeper; C. B. Curley, cashier and bookkeeper, and Miss Alvesta P. Lancaster, clerk. Albert E. Park on Social Conditions. In his address before the American Sociological society and the American Economic association, which met in Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 30, Albert E. Park, professor of sociology in the University of Chicago, gave it as his opinion that social conditions in the United States are tending to develop in the colored people a racial consciousness which will result in a Negro nationality having all things in common with other races. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. Wife of Senator Le Follette Among Chief Speakers Against Segregation. New York.—The annual meeting of the National Association For the Advancement of Colorated People, held in the United Charities building Monday, Jan. 5, was attended by over 1,000 delegates from almost every section of the country. The fact that such a country wide protest has been going on against race segregation in the government service in Washington seemed to give vigor and greater firmness to the vast throng which attended every session. This association, which is the same that recently conducted an investigation on segregation in government departments in Washington, has been the most active advocate of the rights of our people and has perfected an organization which reaches important cities throughout the country, from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast. Its president is Moorfield Storey, a distinguished Boston lawyer, and among its directors are such well known people as Oswald Garrison Villard of New York, Miss Jane Addams, the social worker of Chicago; Charles Edward Russell, Miss Mary White Owington of New York, Miss Lillian D. Wald, Dr. C. E. Bentley and Professor Joel E. Spingarn. The speakers at the annual meeting, which took up the question of segregation in all its phases, included Mrs. Belle C. La Follette, wife of Senator Robert M. La Follette; Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois of New York and Charles Edward Russell. Some new and significant phases of the fight against discrimination against colored people were brought out, and Mrs. La Follette's talk on the condition of our people in Washington was thrilling and of great interest. A full report of the past year's work and plans for the future will be published later. Big Lincoln Celebration in Brooklyn. The Lincoln Emancipation association held a largely attended celebration in the Bridge Street A. M. E. church in Brooklyn. Thursday afternoon, Jan. 1, to commemorate the fifty-first anniversary of the issuance of Lincoln's emancipation proclamation. Among the speakers were the Rev. G. W. Johnson, Dr. C. P. Cole, George E. Wibecan and Pierre Zeno. READ OUR ADVERTISEMENTS. 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 Bethesda Baptist Church. The People's Christian Mission, REV. G. W. MITCHELL, PASTOR. 1234 Washington Ave. So. Rev. E. W. Gilles conducts Bible and missionary training classes as follows: (With Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, 528 7 Avenue North, Tuesday evenings, with Mr. and Mrs. St. Clare, 411 11 Avenue, North, Friday evenings. BETHEGDA BAPTIST CHURCH 11 A. M. "Get Together." 12:30. Sunday School. 6:30 P. M. B. Y. P. U. 8 P. M. "The Value of Bible Study." The public is always welcome to Bethesda Church. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM The Forum last Sunday was very interesting. Mr. Richard Stokes read a very instructive paper on "The Moral Consideration of Man. His subject was intelligently presented. Master Luther Abbey rendered a Violin Solo, accompanied by Miss Emma Abbey. "Current Events read by Mrs. Victoria Graham were very interesting. Mr. _____ Blackwell sang a barytone solo, accompanied by Miss Mildred Shull. The musical numbers were very good. Master Abbey is a young master on the violin. Mr. Veassus Pope was appointed Chairman of the Program Committee. No changes were made on other committees. The sum of $5.00 was voted for the Associated Charities Subscription Fund. Rev. Jackson pronounced the benediction. Many of our subscribers resort to the telephone to send news. We again ask that notes be mailed to reach us by Wednesday. If they are not worth postage, they are not worth insertion. Our people are giving "dansants" at night. We should differentiate between matinee dances and honky-tonks. Mr. E. A. Mitchell has been very ill at his residence, 1721 4th Ave. So., but is able to be out. Mdme. Estelle Crouch-Gordon has opened her dressmaking parlor at 528 6th Ave. No See adv. later. Mrs. Glover Shull is very ill at her residence with bronchial pneumonia. Mrs. Redd, wife of Dr. Redd, is expected home in a few days. She has been spending several months with her father, Prof. C. H. Moore, at Orangeburg, N. C. GRAND VOCAL RECITAL. MADAM E. L. BRUCE The Oklahoma Songbird Feb'y 4, 1914. Admission 50c. PENCE AUDITORIUM, MINNE APOLIS. Prof. Crosse and his musicians are making good. Mr. John Strong, who has been at Billings, Mont., with the Pullman Co., is spending a while with his friend Mr. W. S. Doston, 2816 Elliot Ave. Mr. A. G. Plummer spent the holidays with his family. Mrs. C. C. Hines is visiting her husband. She has been residing in Canada during recent years. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. M. Smith have moved to Duluth to reside, where he is employed. Mr. David Kinnebrew of St. Paul has rented his house, 924 La Fond St., which was recently completed by F. Peoples, the contractor, who completely satisfied him. Does your subscription expire this month? Please inform us as to renewal. Mrs. Eileen W. Martin has gone to California for a three week's visit. Miss Wadie Chubb, 19 years, who died at the State School at Faribault, was buried by Undertaker Lawrence last Monday. Mr. Talbert Thompson, brother of Messrs. Fuller and Ike G. Thompson, died at their residence on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sumner Smith spent Wednesday in St. Paul, made several calls, and enjoyed a choice lunch at Mrs. Hinson's St. Louis kitchen. SUBSCRIBE FOR TWIN CITY STAR. --- CHARITY CLUB'S ANNUAL REPORT. Review of Years' Work, Thanks to Generous Public, Future Outlook Encouraging. The Twin City Charity Club met last Dec. 4, 1913, at the home of Mrs. Kate Smith. The year's work was reviewed, members having made one thousand sick calls, the public has responded generously to our appeals for help, we are hoping to do a better work the coming year. We closed the club-year with $40.00 in the treasury, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. Mannle Donovon, Hon. Pres.; Mrs. Hester Keeys, Pres.; Mrs. Hettle Stirson, V. Pres.; Mrs. Hilda Kennedy, Secy.; Mrs. Tilley Withers, Asst. Secy.; Mrs. B. C. Coleman, Treas.; Mrs. Jewel Burke, Asst. Treas. The officers were installed at the hime of Mrs. Jewel Burke by Mr. Wm. Smith Dec. 11th. After making many hearts happy with Xmas cheer we close to open the new year's work Jan. 8th, at the home of Mrs. Hilda Kennedy. GRAND VOCAL RECITAL. MADAM E. L. BRUCE The Oklahoma Songbird Feb'y 4, 1914. Admission 50c. PENCE AUDITORIUM, MINNE APOLIS. NEGRO MORALS COMMITTEE. The Negro Morals Committee met last Thursday night. A review of the work was done. Arrangements were perfected for a continuous campaign. Resolutions of appreciation were forwarded Dr. R. S. Brown for his valuable assistance and his "Article in the Star," others of resentment were sent to some Negro leaders who secretly attacked the work of the body, collectively and individually. Rev. R. M. Toombs was appointed assistant secretary. A REQUEST TO RE-PUBLISH. On account of limited copies we have been requested to republish "The Southern Man's Sacrifice" by Mrs. Clara Burnett Hardy of St. Paul. We are also proud of the compliments received on our publication of last issue. Many complimentary references were made on "The Record of Contractor Peoples," and our generally newsy paper. We are thankful for compliments, but can do more with cash and a larger list of paid up subscribers. We are doing our best and when it is considered that the Negroes of the Twin Cities have practically no business enterprises, and are so factually divided; we often wondered whether or not a real Negro newspaper is worth while. But since our last skirmish against vice we have found that we must proceed, for the salvation of our people in these parts, and along those lines we shall always expose those corrupt individuals, men in higher life, who are more dangerous than the well known gamblers, crooks or vagrants. After holding a series of holiday entertainments which were socially and financially a success and attended by a large majority of the pleasure loving people of Minneapolis and St. Paul; Judge was entertained at a dinner givin in his honor by Mrs. Jennie Johnson at her residence, 401 Fifth Ave. So., Sunday afternoon. Among the guests who were present were the Hon. J. P. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. William Mackintosh, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Johnson, Mrs. Lucile Shuck of Bemidjl, Minn., Mrs. Sarah Williams, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Spence. Mr. Slv. Davis and many others. The table was laden with all the delicacies of the season, all present had an enjoyable time. THAT PRIZE MASQUERADE. Judge Johnson announces that his PRIZE MASQUERADE will be held on Wednesday night FEBY. 11TH, at Union Temple Hall. GET READY NOW, because this is a masked ball. Prizes will be awarded. GOOD ORDER MUST PREVAIL. 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. Our exposure of vice conditions in this city has been costly to this publication, but beneficial to the community. We have lost friends, because of our agitation, many who are considered the best Negroes in the city. Every pressure has been brought to bear against the continuance of the Twin City Star, which is now considered a dangerous publication. Even some of the clergy are fighting the Editor, who will in due season retaliate with some sensational truths. You must send your subscriptions if you want the Twin City Star, or order it discontinued. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. TWIN CITY STAR Miss Victoria Kemp, granddaughter of Mrs. Napier is one of our coming artists. She drew the copy that was accepted and published on the frontispiece of the High School Spectator for December. Miss Kemp has contributed several drawings to the children's page in our dailies and is among the prize winners. She gives promise of a great future. MRS. DOKES CALLED TO REST. Mrs. Fannie Dokes, 76 years, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Benj. Jones, 2812 11th Ave. So., on Jan. 3, after two weeks' illness with rheumatism. She was a native of Atlanta, Ga., later on lived in Memphis, Tenn. Came to this city four years ago. Was connected with St. Peter's A. M. E. Church, where her services were preached on Tuesday by Rev. Jackson. She was 35 years a Christian. The subj. of the Text was Psalms 116 chap. 15 vs.: "Precious, in the sight of the Lord; is the death of his saints." Rev. Jackson spoke on the Christian victory, and eulogized the life of the departed. She was ready for her summons. She has gone to the reward of those who are faithful to their end. Peace be to her ashes and to her soul. She leaves behind two daughters, one son, and 3 sisters to mourn their loss. Her son W. D. Dokes of Memphis attended her funeral. Undertaker Lawrence had charge of burial. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to all the friends who so kindly and lovingly assisted during the illness and death of our dear mother and for the floral tributes. Respectfully, Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Jones, Mr. W. D. Dokes. "HARMONIOUS SOUNDS" For Piano Solosits. All professionals and amateurs especially, send today for the most pleasing and prettiest instrumental compositions published. In recent years, since the famous piece was published, entitled the "Maple Leaf Rag", by Scott Joplin, this number called "Harmonious Sounds," a novelette, comes next in rank. In sending for complete piano forte copy, send 17 cents in stamps. Address all orders to Harry McHall, No. 1219 N. 3rd Street, Superior, Wis. If this composition does not appeal to the ear, forward composition back and your money will be refunded.—Advertisement. 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. When you have a social, or any gathering worthy of mention, select some member as press agent, and get the names, especially the initials of persons present, and forward it to your newspaper. Do not wait to depend on your time or memory. It is necessary that we get the full names of those present. All matter must reach us by Wednesday for insertion. Feb'y 4, 1914. Admission 50c. PENCE AUDITORIUM, MINNE APOLIS. ST. PAUL. MINN. Mrs. Mattie B. McGhee and daughter Ruth are the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Valdo Turner at 386 St. Albans St. since the holidays. Mrs. McGhee has not been very well recently. Mrs. Rickman, formerly of this city, is visiting for a few days. Mrs. Franklin of Attleboro, Mass., is visiting her brother, Mr. G. C. Terry, who is ill. The funeral of Mrs. Cora Howard was held at St. James Church on Tuesday, which was a sad affair. Rev. Jones preached an eloquent sermon. 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. ST. LOUIS KITCHEN, 138 E. Third St. St. Paul, Minn.—Advertisement. TO BOYCOTT STORES THAT SELL “NIGGER” BROWN. New York, December 18.—Many of the colored residents here, especially women, are incensed over department sores advertising a new shade of goods called "nigger brown." They regard this as an insult to the race, even though the color may be as aluring as is the color of a "tantalizing brown." Protests have been made to the officials of some of the stores and a boycott has been threatened. STAR CHAMBER ORGANIZATION OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE. Negro leaders self attached to white men to gain National prominence. Could not accept the Constitution which was adopted after three meetings were held in public. Election of officers deferred after white men refused the job. GAG-RULE METHODS 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 new 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. BANL W. RAYNOR FUNERAL DIRECTOR Private Chapel. Calls answered promptly, Day or Night. 317 Plymouth Ave. Ne., Minneapolis, Minn. Residence Phone N. W. Hyland 1666. 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. 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. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR and get good results. READ OUR ADVERTISEMENTS. Beer is Strengthening There is strength in a pure beer like Hochsteiner LAGER Brewed under sanitary conditions Purest of ingredients The beer without a headache PURITY BREWING CO. 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On Car Line. 2010 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis ORDER FOR HEARING PETITION TO SELL LANDS. STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Hennepin. PROVIDENCE COURT. In the Matter of the Guardianship of Henry Fellman, insane. On receiving and filing the petition of Carolina Fellman, Guardian of aboard Ward, the license be to her granted to sell the real estate therein described belonging to said Ward, and it appearing, by said petition, to the Court, that it would be for the benefit of said Ward, to sell said real estate: It is therefore Ordered. That all persons interested in the case of the Probate Court, at a special term thereof to be held on Monday, the 19th day of January, 1914, at 10 o'clock in the foreword, in the court, in aid of the county, and then to show cause (if any there be) who license should not be granted to said Guardian, and to record the order to the graver of said petition. And it is Further Ordered, That notice of such hearing be given to all persons interested, by publishing this order once inward, and for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Twin City Star, a newspaper printed and published in said County. Dated at Minneapolis, this 15th day of December, 1913. By the Court: JOHN A DAHIL. Judge of the Probate Court. Dec. 26, 1913.—Advertisement. Guthrie, Okla., was recently offered one hundred thousand dollars for a piece of land which cost him less than a thousand dollars. An oil well has been recently opened on his land that is bringing him in an income of $50 per day net. --- ELKS ELECT OFFICERS. Ames Lodge No. 106, I. B. P. O. E. W. held their election of officers on Tuesday, Dec. 23rd, and the following officers were elected to guide the affairs of this popular Lodge of the Twin Cities, for the ensuing year: George W. Holbert, Exalted Ruler; Thomas Galbraith, Esteemed Leading Knight; Silas West, Esteemed Loyal Knight; P. H. Southall, Est. Lecturing Knight, Ross Hamilton, Tyler; Wm. R. Morris, as Fin. Sec., and Wm. Stirman as Treas. were holdovers, their terms not expiring until June. We take this opportunity of calling the public's attention to the high calibre of this Lodge and their intention to still further advance, both their own and their race's interests. They have many plans which will include pleasure to the public and profit to them-selves, which, from time to time will be unfolded through the columns of the Star. Although they already number among their ranks most of the representative and progressive men of the race, extra efforts will be put forth during the coming year to increase, not only their membership, but to improve the calibre and moral character of the Lodge. Ames is no longer an experiment, but one of the fixtures of the fraternal life of Minneapolis and with its present high standard of officers, there is no reason why she should not have one of the most successful years of her history, under the guidance of the present officers, with the united support of the members. CONTRACTOR'S GREAT RECORD His record of work done since locating in Minneapolis shows his remarkable ability. He has by honest dealing gained the confidence of his supporters. F. Peoples, Contractor and Builder, and Real Estate Dealer, to come to Minneapolis Sept. 14th, 1911. After being here but a few days he started in business at No. 236 Boston Block, Minneapolis, Minn., which is his present location. He started in by building on the small monthly payment plan, and has figured on contracts ranging from One Dollar to Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars, and he has landed every job from the Colored people who have had either plans or specifications and gave him a chance to figure. All other work that has been done by Colored people since F. Peoples' arrival in the city, consisting of Carpenter Work, Excavating, Electric Wiring, Steam or Hot water Heating Plants, Painting, etc., that he did not get, is because he did not get the chance to figure on them. The following statement of contracts of the different kinds of work that have been secured and completed by F. Peoples during the past two years in Minneapolis and St. Paul: The total contracts for excavating is $975.00; for building foundations, $2,863.00; for outside painting, $2,872.00; for paperhanging, inside varnishing, decorating, etc., $1,280.00; for plastering, $3,342.00; for grading, and sodding, $233.00; for plumbing, $6,370.00; for steam and hot water heating plants, installed, $2,342.00; for tin work, $753.00; for reparing in general, $19,570.00; for general contracting and new work, $33,472.00, this makes a total amount for all contracts of $73,082.00 up to the present time in city of Minneapolis and St. Paul. F. Peoples says "that there is one thing we should educate ourselves up to, and that is to either get a specification, or get some friend to make out a specification or come to his office and he will make out one for you free of charge; as it is impossible for any two men to figure alike without a guide. All the white people have their specifications so there will be no mistake in having all to figure alike, and whenever you want No. 1 material, there will be no chance for a contractor to put in No. 3 or No. 4 material as has been done so much. We should not at any time accept verbal figures because there is nothing to hold a man to unless it is in writing, then it is up to you to either accept it or turn it down until you have signed it yourself. There have been many times that F. Peoples has figured on work in both Minneapolis and St. Paul and was the lowest figure, where the other he has no right until you have signed up with him. I. F. Peoples, want to take this opportunity to thank all of the Colored People for all the business I have transacted for them because they have given me more business in such a short time than I could ever have expected of them. If I only do half of the business in the next two years that I have done in the past, I will be perfectly satisfied because I can readily see that you mean for me to stay here." SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. TWIN CITY STAR A SOUTHERN MAN'S SACRIFICE or; The Fate of a Mulatto Girl. "Pardon me! If you care to talk about the races—all right; but any other subject is entirely offensive to me." The speaker, a tall, beautiful girl with flashing eyes and burning cheeks, looked her tormentor squarely in the face. He returned the look without a blush. "Well, I truly have made a mistake. I thought it would be all right to chat with a pretty girl like you—with emphasis on the "you"—but I suppose wonders will never cease." It was a perfect day, the last race was finished amid the usual excitement; the last jockey had stepped off the scales, and the band was playing "Home Sweet Home." Some men were scrambling to cash in their winnings, while others made a rush for the motors or street cars. It was the winding up of the races, and still some seemed loath to leave the old scenes. Harry Leigh was a winner and as he sat in the box, and beckoned to the colored waiter to bring him a mint julep—he had already partaken of them so frequently, that the waiters all knew what he desired by signal—he carefully rolled his cigarette, and sat in deep study. To think she would presume to put on alrs with me—he, a gentleman of means and family, who had never known what it was to have a wish unfulfilled, when the very servants trembled at his voice. Yes, he was the spolled son of a wealthy family who were fortunate in growing tobacco. His mother, a proud southern beauty, spent her days in idleness. To be sure, she was always ready to secure the best tutors and instructors at the highest salaries, but as far as bothering her brains about the child's ad vancement, was another subject. The father, a shrewd Yankee, had lived only to make the fartune that was to return to the lowly and despised race, who had worked for wages that would make a just person blush with shame; but Mr. Leigh reasoned and stilled his conscience thus: "They have a cabin, plenty of bacon and corn meal, two weeks to celebrate for Christmas until after the New Year, and as long as no northern Negro puts any nonsense into their heads, they are happy and contented." He had lived long enough to make the fortune he had planned and now would build a mansion that would be the envy of the natives, and spend the rest of life in ease and luxury. The old proverb, "Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee," proved only too true, and returning home one bleak afternoon with a chill, he was stricken with pneumonia, which proved fatal. Now only the widow and son were left, with the great fortune to squander between them. Harry sipped his mint julep and silently watched the grand stand empty of the crowd that had only a short while before been all noise and excitement. He was awakened from his reverie by the swish of skirts that passed his box; as he turned his head, he was aware of the presence of the beautiful girl he had so recently offended. If she saw him, she never by look nor action made it known. Harry smiled to himself and made a vow he would not be outdone in his attempt to win her friendship; so when the waiter advanced with his check, he gave him a generous tip, and as he was turning away, called him—"Say, George, who is the pretty girl that stood near the ladies' waiting room?" "That, Sah, is Miss Marie Clark, Sah." Foxy George, still fingering the generous tip and silently wondering if there was more to follow, hesitated before giving any further information. "Yes sah" (seeing no tip in sight) "she is what we 'cullud' folks call a high stepper, good blood, only fortunate in being classed with our race; but, Sah," he added as a parting shot, "a finer, purer woman never stepped in shoe leather. If you only knew the insults and temptations she has to withstand—no offense to you. Mr. Leigh—from white brutes, it would make your blood boil. And why? She is a colored girl and strives to earn an honest living." "Very well, George, you may go." And Harry turned his back, meaning the conversation was at an end. "Well, I gave him a sure 'nuff hot shot," chuckled George, as he carefully put the large bill in his vest pocket and went on his way, gathering up glasses. "Mother, dear, here I am at last." Mrs. Clark turned in her chair to receive the evening kiss, and to look into the beautiful eyes and face that always made sunshine, even on a dark day. "Why, darling, you look pale and tired; I'm so glad the races are over, MRS. CLARA B. HARDY. The writer of this story is Mrs. C. B. Hardy of 518 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul, Minn., wife of Mr. W. R. Hardy, an employee on the C. P. Ry. Mrs. Hardy was born in Oberlin, O., and is a graduate of Oberlin College. She is a sister of Mrs. Wm. H. Talbert of Buffalo, N. Y., one of the leading women of the Federated Women's Clubs. and now you will be able to rest, and dear, I have good news, no more races or hard work. Your uncle has concluded to let me have my rightful share of the property, and now you will be able to finish your education." "Oh! Mother, will I truly be able to continue my drawing and painting? My teacher said I could easily become a great artist by careful study and wanted to see some of my work that I had at home; but I knew he would discover my nationality, if he came here, so I talked him out of the visit." Mrs. Clark looked sadly at her beautiful daughter as she made the last remark, knowing it meant expulsion from the art school if it were discovered that Marie had Negro blood in her veins. Mrs. Clark was an octaroon with beautiful features and possessed all of the ladylike qualities to be found in any person of good blood. She had married a man equally of as good family, as fair as a Caucasian, educated and intelligent, who had chosen law as a profession. All seemed so well and prosperous and as they were quiet, unassuming people, they lived within their means, and were able to buy the lovely little cottage in which they lived and maintain a general servant. Little Marie was their heart and only child, and their plans had been to give her every advantage in education, so when she was grown, she might look back with no regrets. All went well until her fourteenth year, when her father was suddenly called home to his last resting place, and the widow was left to carry out his plans. After the first shock of grief, they settled down to the old way of living, Marie, continuing to remain in school. Mrs. Clark, thinking all was well in her financial affairs, contented herself with her household duties, and with the help of faithful black Mandy, lived economically. She had her dreams of the future, thinking how she and Marie would go far away and not have to bother about the hated 'color line.' One day, the uncle, of whom we have made mention, came with some gentlemen to the little home. He had her sign some papers, the nature of which she was not fully aware until, when a few years after, Marie went to the bank to draw the usual allowance, she was informed that is was nearly all gone. When Mrs. Clark found out the particulars, she soon understood that she had been cheated out of the greater part of her little fortune. It was then, Marie determined to help in every way to lighten the burden; her mother also became ill and was an invalid for nearly a year. Faithful Mandy was the help in the time of need and many times the tears would course down her cheeks as she prepared the daily meals, to see how sad her mistress and Marie would be; and often when she pounded the beaten biscuit, she wished it were the uncle that could feel the weight of her pestle in place of the dough. Mrs. Clark rang for tea, and as it was so pleasant, requested Mandy to spread the table on the porch, and there, in the evening sunlight, with the sweet perfume of the honeysuckle, mother and daughter enjoyed their evening repast. Mandy had added several extra good things, as she was rejoicing over the good fortune that was soon to follow. She had just entered with the little silver coffee service and was about to place it upon the table, when suddenly they were attracted by a commotion in the street. All ran down the long walk, shaded by the row of cedar trees, to ascertain the outcome of an accident. Several men had gathered by this time and were now lifting a man who had been riding in a car. A runaway team had crashed into the automobile. As Mrs. Clark's home was the only place near, they concluded to carry him there. Marie calmly gave orders to prepare the spare room which was always in readiness, and when they reached the house the bed was turned down and they carefully laid him upon it. The doctor was summoned and after an examination, found a fracture of the leg, also one arm was broken. He splintered and dressed his wounds, and after the blood had been washed from his face, he was surprised to find it was Mr. Harry Leigh. He gave orders to have him undressed and made as comfortable as possible and sent a messenger to his mother. Marie entered the room when all was quiet and when she turned to look at the man, was surprised to recognize the face, as that of the same person who had annoyed her so, that very afternoon. She turned away and was about to leave the room when a slight moan caused her to retrace her steps. "Where am I," he asked in a bewildered way. She told him to keep quiet and not talk, as he had met with an accident and would probably be in bed for a while. As the opiate the doctor had given him was now beginning to take effect, he soon fell asleep. Mrs. Leigh arrived shortly after, and was greatly excited. She requested to have him removed at once, but the doctor would not consent, so she concluded to make the best of the circumstances, and seeing that everything was as comfortable and cozy as one could desire, she drew a breath of relief and was thankful that matters were not any worse. Mandy in spotless apron and bandanna had taken her place by the sufferer. Mrs. Clark assured Mrs. Leigh that she could not find a better nurse in all the country. The first week was trying to the patient and he was in too much pain to notice his surroundings. As he was of a good robust constitution, he soon began to get strong, and was able to be removed to his home. He was grateful to Mrs. Clark for her hospitality and was anxious to make a handsome settlement for his stay in her home, but Mrs. Clark would not accept anything, and told him she had not done anything worth mentioning under the circumstances. Some weeks later, Harry was in his library trying to content himself by reading; he finally threw his book on the table in disgust. "It's no use. I cannot see any difference. I'm actually in love with a colored girl. I suppose mother would have me drawn and quartered if she suspected such a thing; but as I am of age and my own master, I will not consult her. She has always allowed me my own way since I can remember, and now as it is an affair of my heart, I defy anyone to choose my companion, for after all are we not all relatives under the skin?" Thus reasoning he rang, the bell and gave orders for his car to be brought to the house, and he was soon on his way to Mrs. Clarks. Mandy answered the door-bell and was very glad to see her former patient. He was seated in the living room and as Mrs. Clark expected him to simply make a short call,—he was so grateful for her treatment concerning him, she shook hands and asked him a few slimble questions. Harry seemed perfectly at home, and finally asked for Marie. Mrs. Clark became very distant and repiled that she was out. Then Harry made the object of his visit very plain. He told her of his feeling for Marie, how she had spurned him at the races, and how it had made him determined to win her at all hazzards; how as a southern gentleman, he felt he could possess her for the mere asking, but she had taught him a lesson, that was hard for a white man to believe, that all nationalities were alike. Mrs. Clark seemed turned to stone and told him he was beside himself and furthermore his mother would never consent under the existing circumstances. But he told her he had reasoned the whole matter out and had intended to change his residence and go abroad and live with the only one woman he felt he sincerely needed and desired. Well, it was only for Marle to decide. When Marle returned, her mother called her and the matter was fully explained. Harry was asked to remain to tea and after a while took his departure. Not long after, in the north, a quiet wedding was performed and one day, when the people were gathered at the pier in New York to watch departing friends on one of the large ocean liners, a party of four were conspicuous by their distinquished air. A tall and beautiful girl; a handsome southern gentleman, an elderly lady with silvery hair, and a faithful old black servant, who walked proudly as if impressed by her associate's company. 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We must frown down dishonesty and corruption and war for honesty and righteousness.—Theodore Roosevelt. A HAPPY NEW YEAR! MAKING FIGHT FOR JUSTICE Recent Events Show Growing Resentment Against Race Segregation No man ever gave utterance to words fraught with more truth than those of Lincoln when he asserted "this republic can not long endure half slave and half free." And because of the belief in such a sentiment the colored people are making dignified protests throughout the country against discrimination on account of race and color. The late Stewart L. Woodford said on one occasion while speaking at a literary society of Afro-Americans in Brooklyn in which he voiced the sentiments of his white fellow citizens, "We never freed the slaves until we had to, and we will never accord to them as free men all the rights and privileges which belong to them until we have to." Crispus Attucks, credited as being the first to shed his blood in the American Revolution, said to his comrades when he saw the British troops advancing on Boston. "Strike at the root for there is the nest." Mrs. A. W. Hunton at the Beecher centennial celebration in Brooklyn, Oct. 21, in the course of an able address on Beecher's attitude toward freedom for the colored race said that the colored people should fight color prejudice to death. The open letter to President Wilson recently sent from the Constitution league, the Boston and Baltimore protest mass meetings are all indications of the growing spirit of resentment among colored Americans against injustice in all of its hideous forms. Always is it faith in someone or something that inspires us to lift our work above the commonplace. THE APPEAL NOW WANTS JUSTICE, AND NOT OFFICES, BUT WHAT BEFORE. The Press of John Quincy Adama and the Pen of Cyrus Field. ON "EDITOR ROSS' DEFENSE OF WILSON." In a recent editorial, The Appeal of St. Paul says, "The Appeal believes that it is always right to protest against wrong and injustice and the time to protest is when the wrong and injuries are being perpetrated." Yes that's right, and God grant you may practice it. But we hope you will begin in the Twin Cities. Negroes are Segregated and granted Special Victious Privileges for their Damnation, but Editor Adams never has considered this either a wrong or an injustice. When he boosted CRAP GAMES and PUBLISHED GAMBLERS as BUSINESS MEN was this a wrong against parents and an injustice to our rising generation. We know these remarks referred to Editor Ross and his defense of Pres. Wilson, but progress must be made here. If every Negro Editor, who is clamoring about Wilson's policy, would undertake to make better citizens among us, we would soon have among us men, who would value their ballot as a weapon of defense. Few realize that Negro Democrats did not elect Pres. Wilson. He was elected because Taft was nominated by a combine, which bought the Negro votes. He was forced on the people as a candidate and they resented, repudiated and annihilated Mr. Taft. Also may it be said that after The Appeal had run the cut of the Illustreous president during his term, it never stated the outcome of the election, i.e. his obituary. We are frank to say and will allow to show that the Negro Black Cabinet, office-holders at Washington, many of the same being delegates to the National Convention, who held the situation in their hands before they surrendered, without being honored on a single committee, excepting one on a committee to inform Mr. Taft of his stolen nomination. Cyrus Field Adams of The Appeal once wanted office more than justice. Did he protest against Taft's Southern Policy, or did he sin by silence? We know that these articles in the Appeal are copy of Brother Cyrus. Editor J. Q. Adams will never make enemies by directed attacks at any one, and for that we often censure him. Had office-holding Negroes demanded justice, instead of jobs following the good advice of Editor Trotter, they would have fought for a principle and that time was while Taft was president. After all nunc pro tunc essays and historical lectures are futile. Negroes must accept the Wilson Administration, protests, and petitions have been presented, and things may remain the same. As a supporter of Roosevelt The Twin City Star helped Wilson, and we are glad he is elected. The Negro must face this crisis; the sooner the better. It is the record of the Southern Democrats before the civilized world. The Negro will be benefitted more than as heretofore, while he was a political slave of the Republican party, overseered by the Big Negroes of his own blood. We are now in our darkest hours, but approaching the dawn of our political freedom, and it will come as a Divine sequence, but never by the concerted efforts of Negroes. SOLICITOR FURR STRICKEN. This Makes one Think of Old Annanias S. S. Furr, president of the Newport training school of Newport, Va. fainted in St Mark's A. M. E. church last Sunday morning while Mrs. Carrie Horton was introducing him to Rev. J. Wood, pastor of the church. He was unconscious for more than half an hour. After hard work by some of his friends he was revived and taken to his rooming house. The incident caused much excitement in the church.—Exchange. The above clipping meant Newport News, Va., and we understand that this church is in Aurora, Ill. But Furr is the man, who sued us for $5,000 for slander. We will have a coroner at our trial in the Federal Court. WHAT I AM TRYING TO DO. By Dr. Booker T. Washington, in the "Worlds Work Magazine, New York City, November, 1913— "I am trying to get the white people to realize that since no color line is drawn in the punishment of crime, no color line should be drawn in the preparation for life, in the kind of education, in other words, that makes for useful, clean living. I am trying to get the white people to see that in hundreds of counties in the South it is costing more to punish colored people for crime than it would cost to educate them. I am trying to get all to see that ignorance, poverty, and weakness invite and encourage the stronger race to act unjustly toward the weak, and that so long as this condition remains, the young white men of the South will have a fearful handicap in the battle of life." --- ALPHA PHI ALPHA. The Sixth Annual Convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was held at the seat of the Beta Chapter, Howard University, Washington, D. C. Delegates were present from the following Universities: Cornell, Howard, Union, Michigan, Yale, Chicago, Northwestern, Syracuse, Ohio State, Minnesota, Lincoln, Wilberforce, Pennsylvania. Sessions were held in the Ampi-theatre of Science Hall. It was the largest convention in the history of Alpha Phi Alpha; about 100 men were present, and a great deal was accomplished. BOLEY CITY MAKE Proposed African Great Disf TRUTH ABOUT TH Mu chapter of the University of Minn., was represented by F. L. Parker, Alternate for G. P. Hilzer, Jr. delegate; J. L. Titus, Chm. Alumni Committee of the local chapter; and R. W. Cannon, Senior delegate. Alpha Phi Alpha is now 16 chapters strong, many of which have large and well furnished chapter-houses. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is performing an invaluable service to all Negroes, which will be better perceived several years hence than it is at present. Ed. in Chief of the Sphinx. Sec., Roscoe W. Ross.....Alpha Treas., H. B. Long.....Beta. The 7th Annual Convention meets at the seat of the Theta Chapter, Chicago, III. Alpha Phi Alpha is one of the leading organizations to go on record as along the National Association for the Advancement of Colored people. NATIONAL W. C. T. U. Department Work Among Cofored People. AN OPEN LETTER. The National Woman's Christian Temperance Union has launched a campaign for National Constitutional Prohibition in 1920. We believe in ourselves; but infinitely more in the God who said: "Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not your but God's." We realize that it would be disastrous to the race, if in the final triumph of virtue over vice, the church over the liquor traffic; our women were found poorly represented in the great organization of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union, which knows no woman by her creed or color. To forestall such a calamity, we are calling for volunteers all over the Nation. January 1, 1914, has been set apart as out fast day, on which day all who are interested in the wellbeing of the race are called upon to unite with us that there might be a great awakening of our women to this the opportune time to fall into line and help save our race from this vile form of slavery which the white man's civilization has forced upon us. At our National Convention in Asbury Park, N. J., in November, Ohio's colored women led the nation in making a great gain of membership: New York came next. The whole nation must rally. The liquor traffic knows no race, section, nor condition in its work if evil. WE MUST BE ON DUTY when the last blow for liberty of home, race and nation is struck. Texas will rally for 1,000 paid members. Tennessee and Arkansas 500 each. Mrs. George E. Haynes, Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn., has been chosen as our Secretary of Advisory Committees of College Work. Miss Mary A. Lynch, Livingston College, Salisbury, N. C., is Chairman of Committee on Press Work. I cheerfully introduce these capable earnest women who will help lead our ranks to victory over the greatest enemy we have known since emancipation. We believe in the press as one of the greatest means of helping to establish truth and justice. We believe that our men will rally to help us as they discover the earnestness of our hearts set to action. We therefore humbly ask that you will give space in your valuable columns of the next issue for this letter. We further beg that you will let appear in a later issue if not along with this letter, the enclosed copy of excerpts from Dr. Booker T. Washington; Prof. Kelly Miller, Howard University, Washington, D. C.; Dr. C. V. Roman, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn.; Dr. Satton E. Griggs, Memphis, Tenn.; Bishop C. R. Harris, Salisbury, N. C.; Dr. R. E. Jones, New Orleans; Dr. J. H. N. Waring, Washington, D. C. ELIZA E. PETERSON, Texarkana, Tex., National Supt. AMANDA SMITH, Sabrine, Fla. The word Negro should always be spelled with a Capitol N.—It is worthy of this distinction. BOLEY CITIZENS MAKE DENIAL TRUTH ABOUT THE MATTER. Mayor Powell and Other Prominent Business Men Issue. Signed Statement Warning Public Against "Chief" Alfred C. Sam, the Original Promoter of the So Called Gold Coast Scheme. Boley, Okla.—Mayer C. B. Powell, M. J. Jones, president of the Commercial club, and other prominent citizens of this town have signed and caused to be issued the following statement to the public in reference to one Alfred C. Sam. The document says: "We have had reports from various parts of the country stating that people have been advised that many of the best people of the town of Boley are following a movement to the Gold Coast of Africa. In order that those who are interested may know the truth we are issuing the following facts just as they are and for whatever they are worth to the public: "We regret in the first place that it becomes necessary to have to make a statement in which we are forced to defend ourselves from a false attack of one of the race. It would rather be expected, that if we had enemies they would come from other sources. Yet we are frank to acknowledge that there is a man in this section who calls himself Chief Alfred C. Sam and who claims to be a native of the Ashanti tribe of the Gold Coast of Africa. "This man is working among our people here, seeking whom he may devour among a class of poor, aged, helpless and ignorant people who are, as a rule, the most wretched of all the people of our section of the state. The people who are following this man are a class who deserve rather to be helped than taken from. "This man Sam claims to be a divine healer of the sick, a prophet, etc. He also claims he is the chief of the Ashanti tribe of Africa and president of the Akim Trading company, which is to buy a ship and engage in trade in Africa and the United States. "He came to Boley a few months ago and represented that he was president of the Akim Trading company, then of New York, but since that time he has changed his place of incorporation to South Dakota. In the original company one A. E. Smith of 61 East One Hundred and Twenty-sixth street, New York, was secretary, but Mr. Smith has refused to be responsible for the acts of the Akim Trading company or Chief Sam, and in the new company chartered in South Dakota this man Sam and his friends are the whole directory. "The sheriff of Okfuskee county has in his possession a letter from parties in Pennsylvania stating that three years ago this same man Sam came to that section selling shares at $5 per share and that he collected considerable money and left for parts unknown and that they had not heard from nor of him until one of the former victims saw in a newspaper that Chief Sam was playing his game in Clearview, Okla. "A representative of the British government has pronounced the scheme of this man Sam as a fake and has so stated in a letter to the governor of the state of Oklahoma, which was published in the daily papers, yet these people refuse to pay attention to the warning. These poor misguided people will not believe reports and continue to follow this man Sam blindly and without a complaint. "The Fort Smith Record of date of Dec. 14 had a lengthy article stating in the main the facts we have stated above, but no one seems to care what Sam does to these helpless Negroes, since they will not listen to reason, and the better class of the people of the county, white and Negroes, believe it is well to get rid of a class of undesirable citizens. After the report came out that a ship was to sail from Galveston about the 15th of December, some of these people who are following Sam actually sold property which did not belong to them and property which they did not have. "They neglected their crops and followed the meetings of this man, and now they are homeless, out of money and camping out of doors in Weeetka, the headquarters of this movement, and the most of them are suffering and facing sickness and starvation, while Sam cares nothing about them or their welfare after he gets their money. "In all there have been about twenty persons from Boley who have sold out and are following the movement of Chief Sam. "C. B. Powell, mayor of Boley; W. L. Jones, postmaster; T. M. Haynes. Dr. J. L. Scott, B. Oliver and M. J. Jones, president Commercial club." Doctor Taylor Speaks to Hoboes. The new home of the Hoboes' association at No. 816 Callowhill street, Philadelphia, was opened recently with an address by Dr. C. A. A. P. Taylor, author of "The Conflict and Commingling of Races," who spoke on "The Under Man and the Irrepressible Conflict." The place will accommodate fifty migratory workers and was established by the Brotherhood Welfare association. It will be in charge of Will Quirk, secretary of the organization. GOLDEN GRAIN BELT BELTS Years ago, New York butter and Ohio, Wisconsin and Missouri Beer, were known to be the best, and swell felks always had them on their table. No one wants New York butter new, because Minnesota is the best, but some people stick to the old idea on beer. Foreign Beer Experts Say that Golden Grain Belt is the nearest like the imported, of any in America. Be wise. SERVE YOUR GUESTS THE BEST Foreign Beer Experts Say that Golden Grain Belt is the nearest like the Imported, of any in America. Be wise. SERVE YOUR GUESTS THE BEST DICKERSON CAFE We want to prove to you by actual personal test how much better than you'd ever believe if you didn't try the features which distinguish this cafe from all others. The difference between "Good Enough" and the "Best" is the difference between ordinary service and eura. We want to prove to you by actual personal test how much better than you'd ever believe if you didn't try the features which distinguish this cafe from all others. The difference between "Good Enough" and the "Best" is the difference between ordinary service and eura. JOHN A. 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PEOPLES REPAIRING A SPECIALTY HOLIDAYS Contractor and Builder Office Phone .....N. W. Nlc. 2188 236 BOSTON BLOCK, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. PAINTING, PLUMBING, PAPER-HANGING, PLASTERING, BRICK and CONCRETE WORK You don't need money; if you own your lot. I BUILD HOMES ON MONTHLY PAYMENTS. ITS JUST LIKE PAYING RENT. PLANS FREE. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S.$100 POSTAGE PAID SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER Address all letters to Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY. And every lady can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the earliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Aluminum Comb cannot injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which is heated on an Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Hayes' Hair Pomade. Best on the market. Price per box. 50c. Alcohol Heater, price 50c. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S.$100 SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER Address all letters to Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY.—And every lady can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the earliest head of hair. It will also estimate its growth. The Aluminum Conb cannot injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Haven's Hair Pamade. Best on the market. Price per box, $50. Alcohol Heater, price $60. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. NOTES ON NEGRO PROGRESS. The annual report made by the Secretary-Treasurer of the Colored Masonic Beneficial Association shows that the association collected on policies in force over $81,000 during the past year. Okmulgee, Okla., offers a fine opportunity for a colored dentist. There are about three thousand colored people in the city proper and almost an equal number in the suburb around, and all members of the race in that city are prosperous. The colored citizens there are anxious that a colored dentist locate in Okmulgee. NOTES ON NEGRO PROGRESS. The annual report made by the Secretary-Treasurer of the Colored Masonic Beneficial Association shows that the association collected on policies in force over $81,000 during the past year. John E. Bush, one of Little Rock, Arkansas' most progressive colored men, contemplates starting another bank in that city. The standing of Mr. Bush in the community, and the backing he will give to the bank with his own private funds and business assures success for the new bank when started. Ninth Street in Little Rock, Ark., is a great Negro business street, nearly every kind of business conducted by colored men and women can be found on Ninth Street in the vicinity of the new Mosaic Temple. Every store room in this temple is now occupied with colored business enterprise. Vernon, Okla., is a new exclusively colored town in Oklahoma, on the Fort Smith & Western Ry., which is rapidly growing. It has now a population of over five hundred. Vernon, Okla., is a new exclusively colored town in Oklahoma, on the Fort Smith & Western Ry., which is rapidly growing. It has now a population of over five hundred. The deposits of the Solvent Savings Bank, a colored bank in Memphis, Tenn., have reached and passed the $140,000 mark. It is regarded as one of the safest banks in Memphis. ```markdown ``` Defective Pag