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MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. efective Page NATION WIDE CELEBRATION. Prominent Speakers Deliver Inspiring Addresses at Annual Gathering of Influential Secret Order—Former District Grand Master Robert J. Nelson Encourages Household of Ruth. By GEORGE FRANCIS KING. HARRISBURG, Pa.-The observance of Peter Ogden day by the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows recently was general among the members of the order throughout the country. The celebration held in this city was noted for the timeliness of the program of exercises and the prominence of the speakers, among whom was District Deputy Grand Master Robert J. Nelson of this state. Mr. Nelson's address was listened to with close attention throughout its delivery. He was warmly greeted by the brotherhood, and he in part said: "That illimitable, silent, never resting thing called Time, rolling, rushing on, swift, silent like an all embracing ocean tide, has spanned threescore and ten years since Peter Ogden planted the banner of Odd Fellowship on the soil of this country, and to its principles we again affirm our allegiance as we assemble at this shrine. "As I stand before you on this occasion to assist in memorializing the founder of our great and splendid fraternity I am impressed at the obligation resting upon us, the followers of Peter Ogden, who reared on this soil the great organization that has been of incalculable benefit to our race. "Peter Ogden was of American birth and was self educated. He early felt the importance of an honorable life and was desirous of leaving a name that would command respect. We have no record that he sprang from a house ancient and noble. He sprang from a race, impoverished, which had been a race lacking advantage and which was in need of an uplifting influence, when BOBERT J. NELSON. he called on the brethren across the sea to give it the hand of fraternal fellowship. "He was not a proud, cynical man, a scorer of his people, nor was he implacable in his vindictiveness of spirit. Everything points to the fact that he was gentle, but firm—a virile character whose vigorous life had the elements of true greatness. There may not hang about his life the perfume of either the spelling book or the lexicon—his deeds were living, seedful fruit. Divine Providence guided his actions and his title to fame will rest securely upon the grand and noble fraternal structure reared by his own efforts. Naturally of a generous spirit, he was distinguished for the strength of his intellect. As we meet to memorialize Peter Ogden we do it with a sense of appreciation of his real life. We bestow upon him that full measure of praise his deeds, his foresight and many character demand we should as the years come and go. "The order he founded, the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America, is one of the most potential organizations of which our race can boast and the good it has done and is doing in the cause of humanity and for the general uplift of our race is not equaled by that of any organization extant. As we read the history of our order we will find that its deeds are so bright and its achievements so fruit- ful that it stands forth in every community as a beacon light beckoning the good men, women and children into its ranks. "One of the agencies that has contributed so materially to our steady growth as well as our influential status was the opportunity we gave the women to become a part of our order nearly sixty years ago. Known as the Household of Ruth, their branch was taken from the most beautiful book of the Bible—Ruth. I want to go on record here and now as favoring a larger recognition for the Household, and you may be assured that I will at all times lend whatever aid I can in that direction." SPRING CAMPAIGN IN AID OF THE JENKINS ORPHANAGE. Novel Program Arranged For World's Fair on the Road. Charleston, S. C.-Instead of the fair held annually in aid of the Jenkins orphanage in this city the directors have requested the Rev. D. J. Jenkins president and founder of the institution, to make a tour of the state in the interest of the work. President Jenkins has decided to make the trip and has selected as his subject, "The World's Fair on the Road." He will begin the tour on Tuesday, April 14. Public meetings will be held in every large city and town in the state, winding up with a big demonstration at home on Monday, May 20. The program for the trip will be in part as follows: Concerts by the orphanage band of twenty-five pieces, playing the "Fall of Jericho" and "The Holy City." The subject for debate will be, "The North Against the South." Miss N. B. Spencer will represent the north and Miss A. E. Robinson will speak for the south. The discussion will be settled by the orphanage man, who will offer a compromise between the two sections of the country represented by the speakers. Much interest is being manifested by the public in the coming campaign through the state and the management feels confident that the change from the old form of entertainment will result in substantial financial aid for the institution. Progress of the Royal Circle of Friends. The Royal Circle of Friends of the World, a large secret society organization, with headquarters in Helena. Ark., is making rapid progress. Dr. R. A. Williams, grand president of the organization, recently appointed supervisors over the work in fourteen different towns and cities in Arkansas. WASHINGTON IN CALIFORNIA. Noted Educator Kept Busy Delivering Address: Willow, Pacific Great Addresses While on Pacific Coast. The schedule for Dr. Booker T. Washington's speaking dates in Los Angeles, Cal., and vicinity was arranged by Dr. John Willis Baer, president of Occidental college, Los Angeles. Mr. Baer was formerly secretary of the Christian Endeavor society, with headquarters in Boston. Dr. Washington's first public address in the series of speeches which he will make in California was delivered at the First Congregational church in Los Angeles Sunday morning, March 8. The Rev. Morris E. Turk was in charge of the meeting. In the afternoon of the same day Dr. Washington addressed a large meeting at the First Methodist church. The meeting held in the interest of the Y. M. C. A., at which Dr. Washington spoke later, was in charge of Mr. T. A. Green. On Tuesday, March 10, Dr. Washington spoke at the high school auditorium in Pasadena and also delivered a lecture under the auspices of Throop College of Technology, in the same town. These meetings were in charge of Mr. James A. B. Scherer. The meeting held at Pomona college, in Claremont, Wednesday, March 11, was in charge of Mr. James A. Blaisdell, president of Pomona college. On Thursday night, March 12, Dr. Washington was the guest of honor at a banquet at the Hotel Virginia, Long Beach, Cal. This banquet was one of the big social functions given in connection with the meeting of the state Y. M. C. A. convention and was directed by Secretary Sprunger of the Y. M. C. A. in Los Angeles. Dr. Washington returned to Los Angeles and delivered a most highly instructive address at the First Presbyterian church, of which the Rev. Dr. Robert Freeman is the pastor. At the meeting held in Redlands, Cal., on Tuesday, March 17, at which Dr. Washington spoke, Mr. Edgar Williams presided. Friday morning, March 20, he is scheduled to be the guest of the Friday morning club in Los Angeles, and Mrs. Seward Simons of South Pasadena is to preside. On Sunday, March 22, Dr. Washington is to visit Riverside, Cal., and will be at the Mission inn, of which Mr. Frank Miller is the proprietor. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. March 20, 1914. WAGONER PEOPLE SHOW GRATITUDE Representative of Large National Body Witnesses Gross Discrimination Against Afro-Americans on Southern Train-Impressed With Spirit of Cooperation Among Our People. By RALPH W. TYLER. Wagoner, Okla.-This is the first town of any size in Oklahoma at which one arrives after leaving Kansas City, it being about eight hours' ride from the latter city. I had a startling, but agreeable surprise awaiting me when my train rolled into the station. But a short time before reaching the town I had protested strongly because a young couple, members of my race, were asked to leave the parlor car, out of Kansas City, on reaching the Oklahoma state line. My protest, however, was of no avail, for the additional reason that the couple themselves compiled docile with the command. I had just fallen into a half doze when the train reached Wagoner, from which I was awakened by loud cheering, and the like. I was startled, and visions of a vigilance committee bent on taking me from the train and inflicting punishment on me for protesting against the eviction of the colored couple flashed before me. Instead of a vigilance committee I soon discovered it was a large concourse of colored citizens of Wagoner bearing flags, flowers and wearing badges on which were the words. "Welcome to Oklahoma," and Herbert A. Clark, a former Ohioan, headed the welcoming band. For this I shall always remember and with genuine pleasure Wagoner. This town has a population of perhaps 10,000, nearly one-third of which is colored. It boasts of paved streets, excellent business blocks and residences brilliantly illuminated at night. Wagoner is not a bit slow. In fact, it is a very progressive little city. The Negro Business league has organized for effective work the colored population, and all appear to be co-operating with a spirit worthy of emulation. The president of the local league. Dr. R. B Smith, an Alcorn and Meharry alumnus, is a tireless worker in his efforts to keep Wagoner people busy along the path of progress, and he has the confidence of all, whites as well as our own people, who own some fine town and farm property and are doing splendidly. There are three physicians and two lawyers here with a good practice. The business houses, consisting of groceries, general stores, cafes, etc., show prosperity. Very few cities in the country among us can boast of a newspaper plant equal to the American, which Herbert A. Clark manages and edits. It is located in a very substantial two story brick building, the property of the owner, L. A. Pell, and is equipped with two or three presses, a linetype machine and all modern print shop necessities. Mr. Pell, reputed to be the black Croesus of the town, a former Mississippi, owns large interests here as well as in Muskogee, where he puts in most of his time. Wagoner's commercial growth is somewhat interfered with by its close proximity to Muskogee, being but fourteen miles from the latter city. The slogan of the local Business league, "Patronize race business men," however, is giving the colored business establishments excellent trade and, as a natural consequence, giving employment to young colored men and women. This is more strictly a farming community, and the land, fertile as it is, yields bountifully to the colored farmer. The colored people of Wagoner are taking as much interest in the forthcoming meeting of the National Negro Business league in Muskogee as if it were to be held in their own town. They will go over to Muskogee en masse and help accord the delegates a royal reception when the league meets in August. It is estimated that the colored people here and in the vicinity own in the neighborhood of $250,000 of realty and have invested something like $25,000 in business. For a new town, for Wagoner is perhaps not more than fifteen years old, this is a very fine showing. It is what one might call a hustling community of co-operating Negroes. I was very much impressed with the determination of these people and their loyalty to race which leads them to follow colored leadership. In practically every home here, as is true all through Oklahoma, one finds the picture of Dr. Booker T. Washington. MAJOR R. R. JACKSON. Noted Pastor of Hennepin Ave. M. E Church Visits Many Negro Schools. Preaches at New Orleans. Dr. Andrew Gillies has returned after a visit to the Southland. His subject last Sunday was "The Future of the Black Man." He is pleased with the progress of the race in the South and says "that they are doing great work at Tuskegee, and the various schools." The Southwestern Christian Advocate says: "Dr. Andrew Gillies, pastor of Hennepin Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota, spent a few days last week in New Orleans, much to the delight of his new acquaintances as well as to friends who knew him before. Doctor Gillies says he was on a trip seeking rest, but this is how he put in his time: On Sunday morning, he preached in our St. Charles Avenue Church; on Sunday afternoon he addressed the Y. M. C. A. and later attended the corner-stone laying of the Church of the Redeemer, the new Italian Church on Esplanade avenue; at night he preached at Wesley Church, the Rev. J. L. Wilson, pastor; Monday night he lectured before the Y. M. C. A.; Tuesday noon, he preached at New Orleans University and Tuesday night lectured in our St. Charles Avenue Church. The Doctor made a great impression. He is a clear thinker, an eloquent, simple and powerful orator. The Times-Democrate gave generous space to Dr. Gillies' utterances and concerning his lecture at the Y. M. C. A. said: "Dr. Gillies' interpretation of the human nature and the meaning of the discovery of the divine spark in every man, fascinated and impressed even the most careless auditor. His style of delivery possesses great human appeal, a virile force of logic and eloquence, combined with the magnetism of unusual dramatic powers." The following is fro mthe Tuskegee Student: "Dr. Andrew Gillies, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota, visited the school on Thursday, February 26th, remaining until the following morning. He was taken into the several departments of the school. On Thursday evening at the regular prayer service, he spoke most beautifully and helpfully to the student and teaching body. His remarks were thoroughly enjoyed by all who had the pleasure of hearing him." Dr. Gillies is one of the staunch friends of the Negro and we are proud to know that he counts among his friends many of the leading men of our race, both at home and abroad. He rightfully deserves that respect which he has gained because he is outspoken and active against race prejudice and discrimination. During his trip he visited Gammon Theological College, and Clark Univ. Atlanta, Ga., Morristown Normal and Industrial College, Morristown, Tenn. and Meridian Academy, Meridian, Miss. SMOKE THE RELIABLE Sight Draft Cigar-5c. ACTIVE WORKER IN MANY FIELDS KNOWS HOW TO GET RESULTS Man Who Sold Newspapers on Streets of Chicago When a Boy Wins Distinction as a Legislator, Promoter of Big Business Enterprise, Secret Society Leader and Soldier. Chicago.-Foremost among the young men in Chicago who are making good is to be found Major R. R. Jackson of the uniform rank of the Knights of Pythias of North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. He is a charter member of the Eighth regiment, national guard, and is at the head of the largest printing establishment operated by the race in this city. Major Jackson was born in Chicago Sept. 1, 1870, and received his early education in the public and high schools. He obtained his early business training by working as a newspaper merchant. He sold papers at Harrison and State streets nearly forty years ago, and by this he was able to care for his grandmother for a number of years and at the same time attend school. He also worked as an elevator conductor. Jackson only used his elevator position, however, as a means to an end, because while in this position he met many of the leading men of the city. He took the civil service examination, made good marks and was appointed to a clerkship in the Chicago postoffice, where he made a good record, serving twenty-one years. For twelve years Major Jackson served as assistant superintendent of Armour station, the highest position held by any member of his race in the Chicago postoffice system. While in this position in the postoffice Major Jackson proved his interest in his people. He was instrumental in having appointed 124 men and boys as clerks, carriers, janitors and special delivery messengers and has assisted over 100 men in securing positions in the various railroad offices in Chicago. For a young man he has a splendid record as a soldier. During the Spanish-American war when the Eighth Illinois regiment was ordered to the field Major R. R. Jackson was ready for duty. He made many friends in Cuba and showed while there his military ability. He is now working to secure for his regiment a military home and hopes to see this realized at an early date. Major Jackson was elected a member of the Illinois legislature, but was counted out by the machine. He contested his election and was seated just a short time before the legislature adjourned sine dime. He made good use of his opportunity. Immediately upon being seated in the house of representatives Speaker McKinley recognized his worth by appointing him on the following committees: Chicago charter, fraternal and mutual insurance, federal relations, military affairs, miscellaneous subjects and municipal courts of Chicago. The first thing to claim his attention was the various jimcow legislation pending in the house, and he went about the matter immediately and used his influence to check this unfair legislation. The intermarriage bill was brought before the committee on miscellaneous subjects, and Major Jackson, being a member, right there and then helped to bury it in an unknown grave. Then followed his good work on the "full crew bill," which would have put many men of the race out of the railroad service. This, like the other bill was killed by the major had got in his work. In this he served his race and the state at the same time. The fifth anniversary of the emancipation of the slaves claimed his attention, and he introduced a bill appropriating $25,000 for that purpose, which went through without opposition, receiving a unanimous vote. The Crowning Mistake A woman who writes a great deal for various publications recently enumerated the seven mistakes of matrimony. This recalls the faithful Italian servant who called at a nearby house and said to the owner, "There are twenty-seven reasons why my master cannot visit you today. The first is, he is dead." And the bachelor grouch at our elbow says there may be seven mistakes of matrimony, but the first is getting married. -Cleveland Plain Dealer. No.28 Federal Employees In Washington Are Treated Allike, Says Report. Treated Arms, says Report. Washington.—The second blow to race segregation since the national anti-segregation petition by colored citizens was presented to President Wilson by a delegation of the National Independent Political league last fall is announced in a recent report, which states that the last of color segregation in the departments of the government service in this city has come to an end on an order issued by Charles S. Hamlin of Boston, the senior assistant secretary of the treasury. The segregation had hovered longest in the bureau of engraving and printing of the treasury, where some 800 colored girls were during all of last summer ordered by Director Ralph to desist using the common dining room at the luncheon hour, but to use instead a small room containing the invariates assigned to colored people. The crowding was terrible, and there were other obvious objections. Mr. Ralph refused to make a change, however, and the former head of the fiscal division, Assistant Secretary J. S. Williams, a Virginian, did not make use of his authority, being, in fact, not a little responsible for the indorsement in the treasury department of such segregation. Mr. Hamlin has now succeeded Mr. Williams, and he has eliminated the last of the segregation, as reported, by ordering, now that the bureau of engraving and printing is to occupy its new quarters, that all employees shall use the common dining room there provided. The colored people are very grateful to Mr. Hamlin. Recently prominent colored citizens appeared in protest to a committee in congress giving hearings on a bill purposing a legal enforcement of segregation in general in Washington. When the delegation of the National Independent Political league made the argument against segregation President Wilson promised an investigation, which he later made. When John Sketton Williams was made comptroller of the treasury the league's secretary, W. Monroe Trotter, asked Representative Peters of Boston to use his influence for the appointment of Mr. Hamlin to first assistant treasurer, as the following letter to Mr. Trotter shows: House of Representatives, Washington, Jan. 23, 1914. Mr. William Munroe Trotter, Cornhill, Boston, Mass. Boston, Mass.: Dear Trotter-Your wire is at hand. I wish to say that I am urging on Mr. Hamlin to help me with the segregation to take Mr. Williams' place, left vacant in the treasury. You's sincerely. A. J. PETERS. On Feb. 19 Secretary Trotter telegraphed Representative Peters to see Mr. Hamlin as to undoing segregation. In reply he wrote, "Have you any recent information which would show that the relief which was promised your committee is not being carried out in the department here?" In reply Secretary Trotter wrote on the 2d of March that the president's promise had not been carried out and urged action. Then came this reported action by Assistant Secretary Hamlin on March 6. When the league's delegation had its hearing, being presented by Representative Thacher of Massachusetts, the league did not cease its work. At Christmas it issued a second appeal to the president, which was presented to him in person by Representative Peters before the president went south. Again on Jan. 23 the league had another protest on a clear case of railway postoffice segregation filed with the president by Representative Thacher. The Massachusetts branch of the National Independent Political league is now fighting a case of segregation in the Boston navy yard. Methodists to Meet In St. Louis in May The general conference of the Colored Methodist Episcopal church will be held in St. Louis. Among the important subjects which will claim the attention of the bishops and delegates will be the question of changing the publishing house from Jackson, Tenn., to Nashville, Tenn., or some other more central location than it is at present, how to broaden the work of the denomination so as to reach a larger constituency and the election of bishops. The recent quadrennial meeting of the church was held in Jacksonville, Fla., Bishop C. H. Phillips of Nashville, Tenn., presided. O. G. Villard to Speak in Brooklyn. Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard, Senator Moses E. Clapp and Dr. W. E. B. Du Bols will speak at a public meeting to be held at the Concord Baptist church in Brooklyn, Tuesday evening. March 31, in the interest of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People. The meeting will be held under the auspices of a committee of citizens headed by Mrs. Alice W. Beay, a well known clubwoman and social settlement worker. The Rev. Dr. William M. Moss, pastor of the above named church, will preside. 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. 1894 Washington Ave. So. Rev. E. W. Gilles conducts Bible and missionary training classes as follows: (With Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, 526 7 Avenue North, Monday evenings; with Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Lawrence, 910 8 Ave. South, Tuesday evenings. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH Don't forget the Bethesda Rally Barreis. Every little bit helps. 11 A. M. Proving Jehovah. 12:30. Sunday School. 6 P. M. Divine Vlessings suspended. Remember next Sunday is Rally Day. Bring in all the Barrels. The public is always welcome to Bethesda Church. The Improvement Club of Oxford, O., surprised Mrs. T. J. Carter. A delightful feast was enjoyed which made her feel she has many friends at her old home. She is improving and wishes to be remembered to her many friends in the Twin Cities. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. When writing for the press, don't abbreviate your words. Spell each one out correctly and distinctly. If you don't it means that all of your manuscript will have to be rewritten if there is time. Write on one side of the paper only. LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! Now is the time to take advantage of buying a new home. We have a few lots in the south part of the city, which is the best location in Minneapolis, on which we can build you a new house and sell the house and lot to you for $100 down and the balance on monthly payments. Plans furnished free. Call us up or come in and talk it over because this offer will not last very long. F. PEOPLE5, 236 BOSTON BLOCK Nic. 2188. Mr. S. C. Phillips has opened a Bean Bakery, at 2835½ Chicago Ave., he is supplying private families, and restaurants with Phillips' Baked Beans. Mr. Phillips intends to establish a business which will demand the employment of quite a number of help. He resigned a good paying position to attempt the development of a business, and the outlook is very encouraging. There are many opportunities for investment in our city and more Negroes should go into business and attend to business. The Southern Theatre has opened, after being closed on account of fire. It is renovated and the management are presenting the high class movies. We are, glad to mention that no discrimination is tolerated by Mr. Hedlund, who appreciates the Negro patronage. Mr. Albert A. Ford of the Soo Ry. is serving on the jury in the District Court. Dr. M. W. Judy has located at 248 First Ave. No., where he requests the patronage of those desiring first class dental work. A RACE PROBLEM. Why is it that many persons, who represent themselves as race workers, never subscribe to and pay for race papers? How many do you know? Who are they? The Star is on sale at— Nygren's, 1402 Washington Ave. So JONES BELL'S BARBER SHOP. Messrs. Benj. Jones and Clarence W. Bell have painted and made several changes in their Barber Shop at 244 3rd Ave. So. They are keeping things up-to-date for the convenience of their patrons. A new gas heater has been installed for their Bath Service, which is their Special Feature. A Panatorium has been installed in the rear by Mr. Jas. H. Lane, also a competent boot-black is always on hand. The tonsorial staff consists of artists too well known for comment—Messrs. Jacob Redman, Jno. Wright and H. W. Kennedy. Mr. Jones, who is always on hand, is one of the most gentlemanly business men known anywhere. Mr. Bell is also very agreeable to his patrons. They make a good combine and run a first class barber shop. (Advertisement) SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION Bishop S. C. Edsall lectured at St. Thomas Episcopal Church this week. The attendance was very good. It is hoped that a revival of interest will be taken by the members of St. Thomas, and every effort should be made to unite former factions for the advancement of the Church. There was a debate held at the rooms of the Young Men's Progressive Club last week which was very interesting to all present. Subj.: "Should the regional bank be located in St. Paul or Minneapolis?" Mr. Stephen Springer contended for Minneapolis, but Mr. Fuller Thompson was on hand with (his) statistics and won unanimously. DR. WRIGHT RE-OPENED. Dr. W. H. Wright, the dentist, has opened his dental parlors at 111 So. 6th St. He has successfully passed the State Board Examination and is desirous of the patronage of those who need dental work done at reasonable prices. Mrs. Ernest B. Janes is in Milwaukee attending her mother who is ill. Atty. B. S. Smith and B. M. McDew the real estate agent have moved into suite 802 Sykes Block. They are very comfortably located in their new offices. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Lunsford have moved toi 527 No. Bryant Ave. The funeral of Mr. James Wilson, who died Sunday eve, was held at St. Peter's Church on March 19. Rev. Jackson officiated. The Pride of Minnesota Lodge K. P., of which he was an active member had charge of the funeral. A widow survives him. Undertaker Lawrence conducted the burial. Mr. Wilson was well known and had many friends. He had been ill during past two years. Atty W. R. Morris attended the Taft dinner given by the Bar Association at the Hotel St. Paul this week. Mr. Jas. Redman went to Milwaukee last week on business. Pride of the West Chapter No. 14 O. E. S. will give an Easter Party at Masonic Hall on Easter Monday Night, April 13. McCullough's Orchestra. Admission 35c. Mr. J. J. Duncan has been in California for three weeks. He sends word that the climate there is good and healthy. On his return Mrs. Myrtle Hughes will leave for Michigan City Ind. to visit Mr. and Mrs. Claude Allen, formerly of Minneapolis, and spend the summer. Mr. Claude Richardson has returned to visit friends after a long absence. Officer Jas. Roberts is still on the sick list. Mr. Harvey Moss is slowly recovering from his long illness under Dr. Brown's care. The Rogers Hotel Boys are talking baseball. They will try to beat the National Hotel's all stars this year. The old timers are saying that "Times are tighter than ever before in this city," however the black belt is wide open and the click of the ivories is heard everywhere. Mr. Byron Holder has returned from a trip through Western Canada. He does not speak so well of the condition of the Negroes. FORUM MEETING. The Forum meets the first Sunday in each month at St. Peter's A. M. B. Church, and on the third Sunday each month at Bethesda Baptist Church. Any person who has paid for this paper, without receiving it, will be given a year's subscription on proof of their assertion. Judge Finehout has proven a fair and able judge. He always dealt justly with the Negroes. They will see that he is re-elected to the Municipal Bench. EASTER PROMENADE. Judge Johnson is to entertain at Union Temple Hall on Wednesday night after Easter. Don't forget the date, April 15th. Come, and show your new clothes—Yours Judge. (Advertisement.) THE SPIRELLA CORSET 365 AURORA AV. ST. PAUL MINN Phone Dale 1345. For Rent. One room, neatly furnished, well ventilated, steam heated, No. 533 Lyndale Ave. No. Tel. Hy. 2007.—A. L. Monteen. IT PAVS TO ADVERTISE. TWIN CITY STAR ORDER OF EASTERN STAR. Pride of the West Chapter No. 14 Will Give Their Annual The Password is Judge Jo WILL GIVE B BIG EAST GOOD MUSIC AN April 15 EASTER PARTY MASONIC HALL, MINNEAPOLIS 24th St. and 5th Ave. So. April 13, 1914 McCullough's Orchestra ADMISSION 35c YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR The Negro Morals Commission held a meeting last Thursday night, which was well attended. The Ball of the Twin City Charity Club was a success. Not many attended in costume, but there was a splendid gathering and a good time was enjoyed by many in dancing and socializing. MAJ. GEN'L JACKSON TO VISIT. The Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias will be honored by a visit from Maj. R. R. Jackson of Chicago, on April 14, at which time there will be given the Annual Easter Reception at the Armory. This is a looked for event and the Concert and Ball is the largest gathering held in the Twin Cities. WEST END BRANCH Y. W. C. A The Religious Service Committee under the management of Mrs. Geo W. Camp, has arranged for a series of interesting Vesper Services to be held every Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Good music will also be a feature. The Spring Course in class work began last week with a splendid enrollment, but still there is room for a few more in Millinery, Domestic Science, Plain Sewing and Dressmaking, Flowermaking, Lace making and China Decorating. Register at once. Day and evening classes. Edith Leonard, Sec'y. All matter must reach us by Wed. noon; day for insertion. J. O. PETERSON The Popular Druggist. Mr. J. O. Peterson, the well known druggist of the South Side, invites your patronage. He carries a full line of Drugs, Tollot Articles and Druggist Supplies. His prescription department is very good. A trial of Peterson's Remedies will convince you of their merit. All Negro patrons of this store will testify to his corteous treatment. Patronize Peterson, The Seven Corners Druggist, 1501 Washington Ave. So. 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. 3rd St, St. Paul, Minn.-Advertise PRINTING THAT SATISFIES. Bring your printing to THE TWIN CITY STAR PRINT, 1402 Washington Ave. So. The work will suit you. Estimates cheerfully given. T. S. 2520. FREE! FREE! FREE! A $5.00 OFFER. Any person or organization sending new subscriptions to the Twin City Star amounting to $20.00 will receive $5.00 in gold. This Special Offer shall include twenty (20) six month subscriptions at $1.00 each or ten (10) yearly subscriptions at $2 each. Cash in advance. A good chance to earn $5 for yourself, church or any organization. Good for this month only. You must send your subscriptions if you want the Twin City Star, or order it discontinued. Should Use Capital "N." Please use the capital "N" in Negro. Our exchanges are careful to give distinction to the Indian, Chinaman, and all other races, but mention the Negro with a small "n." SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. --- The Password is "Good Order." Judge Johnson's WILL GIVE HIS ANNUAL BIG EASTER BALL GOOD MUSIC AND A GOOD TIME April 15, 1914 UNION TEMPLE HALL 28 WASHINGTON AVE. SO 28 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. ADMISSION LA. CROSSE, WIS. NOTES. Mrs. Don La Faucetti who has been visiting Mrs. Robert Russell, 1709 7th St. So., Minneapolis, has moved into her new home, 219 Pearl St. La Crosse. Mrs. Jas. Davis was pleasantly surprised Monday eve. by the Social Ten and friends. The occasion was her birthday. Dinner was served at 6:30. Covers were laid for 24. The hostess received many beautiful presents. Bridge was the entertaining feature for the evening. Mrs. T. Wicks and Mr. J. Dayis were the winners. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Reeves, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Toney, Mr. and Mrs. N. Walden, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wicks, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Embree, Mr. Shivers and family, Mrs. Emma Smith, Miss Vera Embree, Miss E. Shivers, Miss G. Wicks, Mr. S. Forby, Mr. G. T. Maupins, Mr. Ross Harris and Mr. W. Street also Mr. G. G. Mosely of Milwaukee, All reported a fine time. THE KNOCKER AND THE BOOSTER. It is the tendency of modernism to laud the booster to the skies and to relegate the knocker and the kicker to the lowest depths, and yet everything in every department of life that makes life worth living, is the result of righteous knocking and kicking. This great Republic of ours would still be under the rule of Britain if our hard-fisted, big-footed ancestors had not first knocked the British minions on the head and then kicked them out of the country. If they had boosted British rule and British tyranny there would never have been any United States. If the abolitionists of more modern times had boosted all the institutions of the country instead of knocking the hideous Slave God on the jawbone and kicking him in the midriff in season and out of season, while a great majority of the citizens of the land pointed the finger of scorn at them hissed "knockers, knockers," the crack of the slave whip would resound in the land today and the Southern swamps would echo and re-echo with the bay of the blood hounds on the trail of men and women fleeing for life and liberty. The mighty host of blue coats that swept Southward like an angry sea half a century ago was a great, God-ordained knock against a hell-inspired system that was eating out the life of the Nation. There never was a reform, in any line of life, that made the world purer, better and happier but began by knocking at evil conditions, and there never was a reform secured but by kicking the life out of some existent evil. If there is a wrong of any kind existing in a community and a man does not knock that wrong, he is a man only in shape and not in spirit; if an evil exists and he does not kick the evil he is only an imitation of a man. Injustice cannot be wiped out and the wrongs righted by boosting. It requires knocking and kicking; any lump of flesh can boost but it takes a man of nerve and spirit to knock and kick. The true rule of life is to boost everything good and knock and kick everything bad and detrimental to public welfare. So here's to the "knockers and kickers," they are the salt of the earth; they are the ones that stand between the people and abject social, financial and political servitude. —Sauk Center Herald. Anniversary of a Texas Normal School. The first anniversary exercises of the Texas Normal and Industrial Institute For Colored Youth, Dallas, Tex., which will continue for a week, began on Monday, March 16. Among the noted speakers who delivered addresses at the various meetings held during the anniversary week was Judge E. B. Muse of the Forty-fourth district court. The general officials of the institute are N. W. Harliee, president; W. E. King, secretary, and J. E. Boyd, superintendent. "I heard him behind the door pleading for just one. They must be engaged." "Naw, they're married. It was a dollar he was pleading for."—Louisville Courier-Journal. Statement of the Ownership, Management, Circulation, Etc. of The Twin City Star, published weekly at Minneapolis, Minn., required by the Act of August 24, 1912. Editor, Managing Editor, Business Manager and Publisher, CHAS. SUMNER SMITH, Minneapolis, Minn. Owner: (If a corporation, give names and addresses of stockholders holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of stock.) CHAS. SUMNER SMITH, Minneapolis, Minn. Known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders, holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities: None. (Signed) Chas. Sumner Smith. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th day of March, 1914. Hennepin County, Minn. My commission expires Nov. 13, 1914 (Notarial Seal.) GIANTS MAP Trip OF 10,000 MILES. (Chicago Broad Axe) Rube Foster has mapped out a 10,000 mile spring trip for his made-over American Giants, one of the greatest Colored ball teams now in the country. They left for Palm Beach, Florida, Thursday, March 3, and after a stay there of a week they will go direct to California, thence up through Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Montana, Idaho and North Dakota, returning to Chicago on April 26. Foster is taking with him "Cyclone Joe" Williams, Lindsay, Wickware, Daugherty, Donaldson and Foster, pitchers; Petway and Booker, catchers; J. and B. Taylor, Lloyd and Monroe, infielders; Hill, Duncan and Gans, outfielders, with Jesse Barber as utility. Foster's new men are Lloyd, Gans, Williams and Donaldson. P. R. S. PROF. LAWRENCE C. JONES. TOUR OF PINEY WOODS COUNTRY LIFE SCHOOL What Lawrence C. Jones Is Doing at an Institution in Mississippi. Principal Lawrence C. Jones of the Piney Woods Country Life school, Branton, Miss., will begin his annual educational campaign in the interest of the school at Laurel, Miss., Friday, March 27. Mr. Jones will be accompanied on his tour by the Piney Woods school's brass band and glee club. The program for the meetings will consist of concerts by the band and an address by Professor Jones on the general subject of "Turning Up the Pine Barrens of South Mississippi." The tour will include the following cities and towns in the state on dates mentioned: Ellisville, March 28; Collins, March 30; Hattiesburg, April 1; Wiggins, on the 2d, Gulfport on the 3d and Columbia on the 4th. The annual tour through the southern part of the state is a part of the extension work of the school. The work is in splendid condition, which speaks well for Mr. Jones, who founded the school just a few years ago in a log cabin which at the time was a shelter for sheep. The institution now has one large substantial building and several smaller ones, in which are taught more than eight industries. M. J. R. Webster, a prominent citizen of Branton and a good friend of the Piney Woods school, says of Mr. Jones and the work which he is doing for our people in Branton and vicinity. "I am moved by a spirit of deep interest and a knowledge of the importance of an industrial education to say a few words in commendation of Lawrence C. Jones, who has identified himself with the colored people of our community by establishing a training school where the boys and girls can be taught and made to see the practical points of life and more clearly realize their duty as citizens to themselves and fellow men." Camera In a Bank It is said that the Bank of France has an invisible studio in a gallery behind the cashiers, so that at a given signal from one of them any suspected customer can instantly have his photograph taken without his knowledge. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. CAPABLE MAN ON THE JOB. President Wilson Shows Fairness In Reappointing Judge R. H. Terrell Washington.-The reappointment of Robert H. Terrell as municipal court judge in the District of Columbia by President Wilson is both an evidence of Judge Terrell's eminent fitness for the place and also of the president's willingness to recognize worth and ability in the selection of men for important official positions. Judge Terrell's career on the bench has been marked by fairness and a strict adherence to the law. He has given satisfaction in the most difficult cases upon which he has had to pass sentence. Opposition to his confirmation by the senate has developed in some quarters by persons known to be opposed to Afro-Americans holding high federal position simply on the ground of color. It is not thought, however, that the majority of the members of the senate will vote against Judge Terrell's confirmation for any frivolous reasons or because of race or color. A better se [Name] JUDGE ROBERT H. TERRELL. lection could not have been made, and the race feels grateful to President Wilson for thus recognizing one of its members who has proved his worth as a citizen, a judge and a man of high moral standing. The National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, with headquarters at 70 Fifth avenue, New York, has forwarded the following letter to Senator Moses E. Clapp: Hon. Moses E. Clapp, United States Senate, Washington, D. C.; Dear Sir--The National Association For the Advancement of Colored People has heard with apprehension the announcement that the nomination by President Wilson of Robert H. Terrell as municipal judge of the District of Columbia is to be held up indefinitely in the senate if not defeated by the action of one senator who admitted that no colored man shall hold office. We submit that this procedure is most unfair under any circumstances, but particularly in this case when the fitness of the candidate is unquestioned and when the protesting senator holds his seat by reason of the disfranchisement of the majority of the adult male citizens of his jurisdiction, and when he has prejudice in high places of our government, but it is worse when such hatred gains power and power through the enforced silence and helplessness of the very persons who are made to suffer. We protest against any senator being permitted to hold up this nomination on such grounds, and we plead for an immediate consideration of this nomination on the basis of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE. PLB. Moorfield Storey, President. Moorefield Storey, President. Spingar, Chairman Board of Directors. W. E. B. DuBois, Director of Publicity and Research. Oswald Garrison Villard, Treasurer. Chapin Brinmade, Attorney. Spiritual Magnetism If the world gets from you today the best you have to give you may rest assured it will pay you back in your own col tomorrow, and with interest. On the other hand, if you seek revenge the same law holds good, for in "taking revenge" you are but even with your enemy, in passing over an injury you are superior. Such thoughts as "getting even" if cherished, swell and overflow the entire being, leaving in their wake a psychic malaria. He who never forgets a friend and always forgives a foe is making no mistake. That is the way the soul grows. That is the way to cultivate personal magnetism-spiritual — Edward B. Warman in Nautilus. Intellectual. A story comes from a nearby city and is not intended as an offense to the literary sentiment of that city, but nevertheless it is a fact. The other day a shopper went into a bookstore and asked for a certain concise edition of Shakespeare's plays. "Plays?" queried the young man intelligently. "Don't you mean works?" "No," said the shopper, "I mean plays." "That's funny." said the young man. "I thought Shakespeare wrote nothing but works."—Indianapolis News. A TENDER HEART. A tender hearted and compassionate disposition, which inclines men to pity and to feel the misfortunes of others and which is even for its own sake incapable of involving any man in ruin and misery, is of all tempers of mind the most amiable and, though it seldom receives much, honor, is worthy of the highest. READ OUR ADVERTISEMENTS. 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Mr. Binga is much interested in the welfare of his race and gave this amount at the recent meeting held at Lincoln Center in Chicago after listening to Professor J. E. Spingarn's speech. He is very enthusiastic about the work of the association and thinks that the time has come for the colored people to give money and work together to retain the rights the race now enjoys and regain those which have been lost by the indifference and shortsightness of those who in their preachments have put other things before the conservation of rights. I have seen beneath the yellow and black skins some of the whitest souls that inhabit the flesh.—A. H. Hall. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. THE LITERARY SOCIETY. Brief Mention of Some Organizations Which Are Doing Excellent Work. The success of the literary organizations maintained in the various sections of the country by Afro-Americans shows that the race is giving considerable time to the cultivation of the intellectual side of life. Meetings for the discussion of the current topics of the day as they relate to subjects of home, state or nation are always profitable if rightly conducted. The literary society should fill a large place in every community and should be so conducted as to hold the attention of the public in its special line, just as the church, social club or secret society touches the personal interest of its members. The selection of speakers and topics should always be given careful consideration. In the opinion of those who have had years of experience in literary organization work home talent should be given a large place both on programs for public meetings and in the work assigned to the several committees. Persons of prominence who have made a success in business or professional life should also be given an opportunity to contribute their quota of thought and experience to literary organizations. The Sunday Forum in Portland, Ore, has arranged a special program for a public meeting to be held on Thursday, March 26 and has invited President M. B. WALTER K. TAYLOR William T. Vernon of Campbell college, Jackson, Miss., to deliver the principal address. Among other organizations which are doing a similar work are the Des Moines (Ia.) lycme, Athenian literary, Memphis, Teen; the Christian Endeavor lycme, Jersey City, N. J.; the St. Mark's lycme, New York; the Bethel Literary and Historical society, Washington, and numerous others not named in this article scattered throughout the country. The Concord literary circle in Brooklyn, of which Mr. Walter K. Taylor is the president, held its annual musical and social at its last meeting in February. This annual function of the circle was largely attended by persons in and out of the city. The organization is doing a good work, and by the high character of its programs has won public favor. At the March meeting, held on the 12th. Mrs. M. C. Lawton, the only woman reporter of our race on a daily paper in Greater New York, delivered a most timely address on the subject, "What of Tomorrow?" Mr. Walter K. Taylar, president of the Concord literary circle, is a native of Montgomery, Ala. He is well equipped for the position, both by education and experience. Besides his public school training, Mr. Taylor is a graduate of the Agricultural and Mechanical college in Alabama, of which the late William L. Councill was president. Mr. Taylor since becoming a resident of Brooklyn has taken a special course of study at Pratt Institute. He is a student of books and is one of the most useful young men in the community. MRS. TERRELL ON LYNCHING Outlook For Our People Not So Bright, She Says. In a recent speech at Boston Mrs. Mary Church Terrell of Washington made the following reference to the progress of the race and the cruel practice of white people who lynch colored people: "There are 32,000 colored school- teachers in this country, and their school property is valued at $2,500,000, while their church property is valued at $57,000,000, and colored people own 20,000,000 acres of land in the United States. But with all this the outlook for the colored race is not a bright one. We can teach our children the value of training, of application and of righteousness in life, but we cannot inspire them with hope. "The shameful red murder record of the United States may be accounted for by the impunity with which colored men, and in some cases women, are killed every day. The offenders are not often punished, and in many cases they are not even called to account. This applies to the numerous cases of lynching that we hear about." J. L. Thompson Visits Masonic Lodges. Grand Master John L. Thompson, head of the Masonic fraternity of Iowa, concluded a most profitable visit to the various lodges of the order in his jurisdiction the first week in March. Mr. Thompson is the editor of the Iowa State Bystander, published weekly in Des Moines. TWIN CITY STAR OUR PRICES ARE THE LOWEST ON NICOLLET AVENUE That's a good thing to bear in mind in connection with our reputation for style and quality ROOT & 403-5-7 NIC We announced the New Sp W And they ARE showed more sw only are the Mode but the Materials Combinations are See Them Now! Select Them Now! announce the New Spring Women they ARE New! more sweeping the Models New Materials are New tions are New m Now! nemNow! Make your choosing is choice until early yet to early to SE ROOT & HAGEMAN We announce the arrival of the New Spring Styles for Women And they ARE New! No season ever showed more sweeping changes. Not only are the Models New and Different but the Materials are New--the Color Combinations are New. 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MUNN & Co 364 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 025 F St., Washington, D.C. 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." --- ff fe ee i ee THE TWIN CLTY STAR NEGRO PROGRESSIVE. Vol. 4. Friday, Mar, 20, 1914 No. 28. 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Unetgned notices will not be In erted In these columns. . Pres. Taft received an ovation while in the Twin Cities. He is very popular now. MAJ. W. D. HALE TO RESIGN. Major W. D. Hale, postmaster i being rushed out of office. We regre his leaving. Major Hale is a goo postmaster. He has been a friend t the Negro when a soldier, and officis and he will always be respected b them, We make no apology for hi services rendered. His record stand: but we are ashamed to know tha the lust of office has 50 overcome th: memory and good judgment of many that the wearer of the little bronz: button and the colors of the Loyo Legion of Honor, is asked to resiz efore the expiration of his ter which is nearly ended. The Negroc of Minneapolis respect and hono Maj: Hale for his services rendere: to his country and their race, both ir wence and war. Judge Wilbur F. Booth has been named as a possibility to succeed late Judge Willard of the Federal Court. He is a Democrat and a recognized jurist. Judge Booth represents the highest type of manhood. He would be a credit to the Federal Bench if ap- pointed. He believes in justice as his record on District Bench clearly shows. The loyalty of the Negroes will be tested in the present mayoralty race in St. Paul between Louis Nash and Winn Powers, A solid Negro vote will be very effective. Mr. Nash is now a prominent factor and an of ficer of the National Society for the Advancement of Colored People. Mr. Powers is also a friend of the race. There must be a united vote. A meet- ing will be held to decide on the bet- ter man. LEE rUx GOVERNOR. Hon. W. E. Lee of Long Prairic was the unanimous choice of the an machine conference held Thursday : the Armory. It was a meeting © many leading men of the state. looks as if Mr. Lee will succeed Go ‘Pherhert for governor, The Twin City Star has the exclus ive use of the Afro-American page 0 the American Press Assn: edited b. Mr. N. B. Dodson, a Negro, whici gives the best news of the race fron everywhere. This is a feature mucl appreciated: by our readers. TEMPTATION. Cultivate the moral strength to ‘resist. temptation. You can do it if you will. In itself a temptation is neither strong nor weak. An op- portunity to steal a million would net affect some men and women in the least. To other it would be aching with desire for wealth. We cannot blame our temptations for our sine, That is neither fair nor jos. We must look deeper and | own that we alone are accountable for the wrongdoing. ‘Subscribe for the Star. EX. PRES. TAFT vs. COMMIS- SION RULE. Mr. Taft, speaking in opposition to Commission form of city control said that “he favored the federal system of government:for a city where one man could go ahead and work out the city’s salvation without interference from local politicians. If at the end of his term, the city’s executive could not give a satisfactory accounting: of his stewardship, it was time to put another man in that position and try him out.” We believe that Mr. Taft knows the value of the appointive power of the President and the worth of the elective power of the-voters by former experience, but it is also known that many city and. state of- ficials have gone on and brought on their cities’ and states’ damnation with the aid of local politicians, un- der their appointive power, and when their term expired they had estab- lished a combine, wherein they con- trolled whether in office or out. We believe that it is safer to elect com- missioners, thereby placing the re- sponsibility in their hands and hold- ing them accountable by the _initia- tive and recall. The proper election under a commission form of govern- ment eliminates that middle man in politics, viz; the ward politician, When clean and intelligent business men and good citizens are placed be- fore all the people for considration, the honest voter of today is intelligent enough to betieve in him and to give him his support, unless misled by the subsized press. But the opponents of commission government are like the Southern carpet-baggers of olden days, they control the ignorant voter and the machine. They are preach- ing silk-stocking rule, high taxation, no ward representation etc. under commission form. The time will come when a man will be materially worth something to vote in any city. He will then have some interest to pro- tect, then the commission form of government will control. The ap- pointive power has been much abused, Under civil service special laws are made whereby appointments can be made for the specially qualified (the gang). We believe in the rule of the intel- ligent. The ignorant ward-boss has given every large city its Tammany organization, and corrupt rule. The business man is becoming active in the affairs of government and things will be done under a system of intel- ligence, economics and honesty, not, of ignorance, waste and graft. The appointive power, or spoils system, is passing and soon there won't be any spoils. The trouble is we have had one form of commission government too long, but the commission went to the boodlers’ and the people “paid the freight.” INCREASE IN FUNDS FOR FREEDMEN’S AID SCHOOLS. New Butidinge and Equipment With Stronger Faculties Alec Secured: ‘The twenty-two schools under the auspices of the Freedmen’s Aid soctets of the Methodist Episcopal church have started upon a new era this year and with the brightest prospects for the second year of the chureh quadrennium tnall the history of the society's work ‘Additional appropriations have been made to most of the institutions, the faculties have been strengthened, re pairs are under way, ground bas been broken for a new dormitory at Walden university, new bulldings bave been recently erected at Morristown Normal and Industrial college and Clafin unt: versity, and bulldings under course of erection at Wiley university and Phi lander Smith college are being com pleted. Bishop Theodore 8 Henderson, one of the most resourceful bishops in Methodism, bas been relieved from the holding of spring conferences and 1s detailed by the board of bishops tallead in a campnign for the jubilee ‘among the white conferences in particular as executive director in co-operation with the secretaries. All of the bishope ree- ident im the soyth are backing Secreta- ries Maveety and Penn in their plans, and the brightest day in the forty seven years’ history of the soclety Is now at hand. ‘The schools fostered by the society and thelr location are: Gammon Theologica! seminary, Atianta Ga; Flint Medical college and’ hospital New Orleans: Meharry. Medical college Nashville, Tenn.; Bennett college, Greene- boro, -N.C.; Claflin university, Orange- burg, 8 C.; Clark university, Atlanta, Ge; Sam Houston college, Austin, Tex; New Orleans university. New Orieans;. Rust university, Holly Springs, Misa; George R Smith college, Sedalla. Mo.; Philander Smith college, Little Rock, Atk.; Walden university, Nashvilla, Tenn.; Wiley. unt versity, Marshall, Tex.; Central Alabama academy, Birmingham, Ala.; Cookman tn- stitute, Jacksonville, Fla; Gilbert aced- omy, Baldwin, La; Haven academy. ‘Waynesboro, Ga.; Meridian academy, Me- Fidian, Misa; Morristown Normal and In- dustrial college, Morristown, ‘Tenn.; Mor an college, Baltimore; Princess Anne Seademy, Princess Anne Md.; Virginia Collegiate and Tndusirialinaitute, Lynch: wave. ‘The Jerboa. The Jerboa, which is found in the deserts of Nubia and Syria, resembtes & very small kangaroo and has a rich brown fur. On the first alarm it leaps over the ground with lightning rapidi ty and disappears in its burrow. Subscribe for the Star. TWIN CITY STAR FAIR TREATMENT FOR OUR RACE Head of Tuskogoo latte In terviews Railway Officials, SUGGESTS DAY OF APPEAL Te re ee ee equal Accommodations on Railroads Replies From Passenger Officiale. In- dicate Desire to Give a Square Deal, By BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Tuskegee, Ala.—Some months ago 1 sent out marked copies to railway off cials in every part of the south of an article written for the Century Maga- sine, in which I referred to the un- Just treatment of colored people on Tallroads. In addition, a letter was ‘written calling attention to the portion of the article marked. It might inter- ‘est those of our people who are sek: ing to improve the bad conditions that exist on many rallroads to read some of the replies from these officials to these communications. In one case, for example, the president of the rail- road had a copy of the Century arti- ele placed in the hands of every officer on his road. Later on it is my purpose to urge ‘our people to set aside one day in the year that might be called “railroad ay,” upon which throughout the coun- try, wherever conditions demand it. we can go to the offictals of the railroads and speak to them about the bad con- Gitions that exist with a view of our co-operating with these rallroad off- cials in order to bring about better con- ditions, I think the extracts from these let- ters indicate that the raliroad officials are now in a state of mind where, in most cases, they are willing to recog- nize the Justice of our claim for bet- ter things—In fact, some of them have already acted. When the proper time comes we should take up with the offictals con- cerned the matter of accommodations provided to restaurants, sitting rooms, street cars, steam cars, steamboats, ete, For the present, I am giving you these extracts for publication in order to show that there 1s an opportunity. if we go about ft in the right way, to do away with what has been a long” standing source of complaint. Views of Several Railroad Officials, Mr. O. J. Millis, assistant to Presi: dent William Sproule of the South- ern Pacific, writes: “Am very much obliged for your letter of Oct. 9 trans. mitting your printed article ‘Is the Negro Having a Fair Chance? and note with Interest your reference to transportation facilities afforded in the south. These matters are bound to recelve attention, and we hope the objections wil! be overcome in due course.” Mr. William J. Black, passenger manager of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railway system, wrote ux follows: “I am in receipt of your favor of the sth fost, inclosing an article by yourself recently published in the Century Magazine, which I have read with interest. You will, no doubt, be pleased to learn that the Santa Fe has already provided equipment for color ed travel in conformity with the plan outlined to your article, “At the present time 75 per cent of the conches used In Oklahoma and Texas for colored people have two compartments, one being a smoking compartment and the other for men end women. and they have separate tollet facilities for each sex. As new cars are purchased or present ones are converted, they will be of that type. and we expect before long to have all of our cars for colored traffic on the same plan.” The Race Is Not Getting a Square Deal. Mr. J. M. Parker, recelver and gen- eral manager of the Arkansas, Louls- fana and Gulf Raflway company, says: “I bave your favor with inclosure, be ing marked copy of an article which recently appeared in the Century Mag: azine. I shall take pleasure tn read ing this article, and from glancing through it I am inclined to think that the statement that the Negro 1s not get- ting a square deal in the way of trans. portation facilities 1s well founded.” Mr. W. Coughlin, general superin- tendent of the Missourt, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway company, wrote: “I have carefully read the article to which you have called special attention and in connection therewith wish to say that while, no doubt, there is ground for complaint at times, am inclined to the opinion that, as a whole. the situa- tion alluded to ts tmproving. In fact, accommodations for white and colored passengers on our motor trains are, identical. | “On other trains there 1s not much difference except In emergency cases. where it becomes necessary to tse tem. porary equipment that was not intend | ed for passenger trains, but such carx as are used for the handling of both white and colored passengers as well as employees on freight trains. 1 ax sare you that our company appreciates the patronage of the colored people and that It {# our desire to do what we ean consistently for thelr comfort while traveling on our road.” Will Confer With Other Officials, Mr. W. B. Biildle, recetver and chior traffic officer of the St. Louls and Sav yours of “ct. 10 and the pamphiet Inclosed: with: a great deal of interest. I am quite sure that there ts a dispo- sition on. the part of the carriers to do anything that. they properly can to improve the conditions of the colored race. The conditions under which the carriers are operating at this time are in many respects #0 burdensome as'to leave very little opportunity for the edoption of any philanthrople move- ments. I shall be very glad, however, to discuss this subject with the execu- tive officers of other lines as opportunt- ty offers.” Mr. B. F. Bush, president of the Mis- sourl Pacific Ratlway company, states: “The conditions cited in the article are not applicable to the Missouri Pa- cific. It is a fact that separate cars are maintained on the 8. Louts, Iron Mountain an@ Southern for the Ne- groes, but my information is that they are cleanly kept and adequate to meet all demands. However, 1 thank you for bringing the matter to my atten- ton.” Mr. N. M. Leach, traffic manager of the Texas and Pacific Railway com- pany, writes: “In recent times the Texas and Pacific railway bas made some mprovement in the service af- forded our colored patrons, and we are making an effort to further im- prove this service. We have received a number of expressions of apprecia- tion from our colored patrons in Lou- islana and Texas. 1 have read all of your article with a great deal of in: terest.” Statement of Sunset-Contral Lines. W. G. Van Vleck, writing for the president, W. B. Scott, of the Sunset- Central lines, says: “The matters re- ferred to in your letter of Oct. 10 have been given very careful consideration by these lines. A few months ago we Installed in our Sunset express all steel equipment, and precisely the same character of car is used for colored as well ag white passengers. Later on we did the same thing with Nos. 7 and 8 and still later Nos. 11 and 12. These cars are all steel and all of the same kind. On the Central lines north of Houston trains 15, 16, 17 and 18 and on H. B. and W. T. trains 1 and 2 are similarly equipped. Local trains will be taken care of as fast as more equip ment of this kind 1s avafinble.” George H. Taylor, vice president of the International and Great Northern Rallway company, writes as follows: “I have your letter of the 11th inst. addressed to Frank J. Gould, inclosing copy of your article recently printed in the Century Magazine entitled “The Greatest Source of Dissatisfaction to the Negro In the South'—namely, rall- way travel conditions. 1 have for- warded your letter and its inclosures to Mr, Gould in France.” J. EB. Franklin, president of the San Antonio, Uvalde and Gulf railroad, re- plies.as follows: “I-think. you are en tirely right in what you say in the pamphlet’ you inclose me. So far ax this railroad Is concerned, we are in a section of Texas where there is not much Negro travel;-but we are giving the Negroes just as zuod accommoda tions us we are giving to the waites.” Appreciate Patronage of Our Race. , J.C. Halle, general passenger agent of the Central of Georgia Railwas company, writes: “Yours of recent date, with marked copy of an article which recently appeured in the Cen tury Magazine, has been duly received The same will be given consideration and I hope to write you further later The management of this company ap preciates the colored travel, and we desire to bandie It satisfactorily.” A. A. Matthews, superintendent of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Rall: way system, says:.“I have read witb interest your article entitled ‘Is the Negro Having a Fair Chance?’ which you inclose with your letter of Oct. 9 The subject of better accommodation for Negro passengers 1s one that ts re celving much thought by the ralironds of the south, and I think, as our lines are improved and better coaches ure used, that the Negro will share in the benefit. As for the Texas Central, ex cept for a short distance. we very sel dom handle Negro passengers, but when we do thelr compartment In our coaches is upholstered the same and receives the same care as the part pro vided for white passengers.” ©. B. Rhodes, general passenger agent of the Georgia Southern and Florida Railway company, replies as follows: “I wish to acknowledge re- celpt of your letter of the 13th inst., inelosing marked copy of an article of yours which was recently printed in the Century Magazine, for which please accept my thanks.” Kings Classified. “A king hasn't as much real power 4s some of the officials in a great re- public.” “Ot course,” replied Senator Sor- ghum, “you are talking about one of those hereditary monarchs they have abroad. You don't mean a regular ol king or a king of finance.”—Washing- ton Star. ‘What o Qaetemet Weale, A Scottish correspondent, signing himself “Haggis,” writes to us as fgl- lows: “Dear Sir—Please state in your col- umn that a Scotsman wears a kilt, not kilts, Thus Harry Lauder went to ammse the king clad in a kilt, not in kilts.” We regret to say that we find our selves unable to accede to our corre. ‘spondent's request. Rexpect for truth compels us to state that a Scotaman almost invariably wears neither a kilt nor kilts, but trousers.—London Mail. @uspicion. He—Are you happy, darling?’ She 6b, 1 am doubly happy: He—Yo ‘are, eh? 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