Twin City Star

DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL ENERGY OF FORT SMITH PEOPLE Business League Organizer Gives a Glowing Account of What Our People Are Doing as Merchants and Their Per Capita Wealth as Individuals—Success of E. O. Trent. By RALPH W. TYLER. Fort Smith, Ark.—The westner's idea of distance is far from harmonizing with an eastern man's idea of it. If an eastern man should tell you that a certain town was so near he could look over his back fence and see it you would surmise that certain town was but fifteen or twenty miles away—an hour's ride on the trolley line. When a Fort Smithian informed me, prior to my leaving for the far southwest, that "Muskogee is just beyond our back fence." I figured I could run over from Muskogee to Fort Smith and back between a late breakfast and an early noonday lunch. When I started to make the trip, however, I discovered the wide variance between our and their idea of distances, for it took just four hours to make the trip one way. Fort Smith is a delightfully located town, and for boulevards it comes nearer approaching Kansas City than any other municipality in this country. The colored people of the town—rather, I should say, city, for it has all the arms and accomplishments of a city—have heretofore been rather conservative, each working along individual lines, with an absence of that cooperative spirit which made "Made In England" a stenciled sentence on all boxes containing goods manufactured in Britain. A few weeks prior to my coming here, however, Afro-Americans caught the spirit of organization and co-operation which is sweeping over the country and formed a local business league, electing that highly energetic and excellent physician, Dr. S. W. Harrison, president, and enrolling thirty members. In the light of what progress the race has made in this city without a business organization one cannot help but marvel at what the progress might have been had there been a live, forcible business league here all the while. There are 8,000 citizens here who are collated as Negroes, and these 8,000 own $20,000 worth of reality within the corporate limits of the city. At present there are nine merchants, whose capital invested in their business aggregates $20,000. Including their realty holdings and money invested in business, the per capita wealth of the colored people of this city will reach $45.00. The businesses in which members of the race here are represented are: Groceries, furniture, real estate, undertaking, cafes, shoe repairing, barber shops, wood and coal yards. There are two school buildings in which sixteen colored teachers are employed, and ten churches, four Methodist and six Baptist. Fort Smith has three colored physicians and one or two dentists, and these professional men in every way are the equal of their white brothers practicing the same professions. There is, however, no colored lawyer or druggist, and the city offers a fine opportunity for such. I found something here that was surprising, agreeably surprising, which only tends to prove that the business success of the race has been, is and will be accelerated by our colored women. One of the most prominent, aggressively progressive and public spirted personas in the city is a woman —Mrs. M. Josenberger. She is one of the most capable business women I have ever met. She takes an active interest in every movement looking to race elevation. Especially is she active in promoting a real virile business league. Fort Smith offers excellent opportunities to the race, and under the lash of the recently organized business league the coloned people here will doubtless register this year a much higher water mark of business success than in any previous year. The coloned people here occupy some splendid homes, and the desire to possess a home appears to have seized even the humblest, with the result that it is becoming almost a reflection on one not to own his own home. This, too, is-a very encouraging sign. During my visit here I met for the first time in many years Professor E. O. Trent, a former schoolmate of mine in Co- lumbus, O. Professor Trent has been a resident here for the past twenty years, and if the palatial residence in which he resides and the city block of houses he owns may be accepted as a criterion his leaving Ohio to become an adopted son of Arkansas was not without its compensations. With such progressive race men as Dra. Harrison, Moore, Williams and Miller and such enterprise business men as Messrs. George Miller, Chavous, Conwell, Harrington, Winston, Tillman, Trent, Hoyls, Black and others co-operating to minimize the individual efforts made at the expense of co-operative efforts, the future of the race in this city is indeed exceedingly promising. ENERGY OF W. H. STEWARD. Work of a Pioneer Editor and Champion of His Race. Louisville, Ky.-Among the men who have worked their way up from obscurity to prominence by giving their time and talents to movements for the advancement of the race is William H. Steward of this city. Mr. Steward is the editor of the American Baptist, one of the oldest publications issued by our people in the United States. He is one of the best known men in Kentucky and wields a potent influence for good. Editor Steward belongs to what many are pleased to call the "old guard" in Afro-American journalism. Other men of this group who have been on the editorial bingle line, like himself, for over a quarter of a century and some as long as thirty-one years are T. Thomas Fortune, who edited the New York Age for about twenty-seven years; Chris J. Perry, editor and owner of the Philadelphia Tribune; John H. Murphy, editor and proprietor of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger and president of the National Negro Press association, and the Hon. Harry C. Smith, editor of the Cleveland (O.) Gazette. For thirty-five years Mr. Steward has been the active and capable general secretary of the General Baptist association of Kentucky, a position of much responsibility, which he still WILLIAM H. STEWARD. holds with great credit and satisfaction to those whom he serves. He is also the chairman of the trustee board of the state university in this city, of which William T. Auriger is president. He was the choice of hundreds of pastors and laymen a few years ago as their representative to England in the interest of religious work. On his return from abroad he delivered a series of lectures in which he gave interesting accounts of his trip. So popular were his lectures that he made a tour of the state, speaking in the larger cities and towns. It was while holding the position of secretary of the Afro-American council that Mr. Steward attracted state wide attention in the fight of the council against the jimcar car bill, which came before the state legislature at that time. His life has been a useful one, and his efforts for the good of the race have been felt in many directions for racial betterment. Kings Classified. "A king hasn't as much real power as some of the officials in a great republic." The Khyber pass, from the time of Alexander the Great, has been noted as the great military and trade gateway into India from the Asiatic countries to the east. The pass begins near Jamrud in India, ten and one-half miles west of Peshawar, and twists through the bills for about thirty-three miles in a northwesterly direction till it debouches at Dakka, in Afghanistan. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION Will of the Great Anti-slavery Agitator Was Not Properly Drawn—Death Defeated the Good Intentions of Mrs. Douglas—Time For Race Loyalty to Assert itself. Washington.—There have been a number of inquiries, says Ralph W. Tylor of this city, as to the existing mortgage on the old home here of the late Frederick Douglass. Many cannot understand why the home should rest under a mortgage when Mr. Douglass was supposed to have been quite well off at his death. The states of Mr. Douglass did mount up to quite a sum at his death. A defective will, made defective by an insufficient number of witnesses, caused the property to be distributed according to law rather than according to the will of the testator. The widow of Mr. Douglas desired that the old house, containing a museum of anti-slavery and Douglas relics, the furniture, books, manuscripts and curios of the great orator, publicist and anti-slavery leader, should be bequeathed to the race as a memorial to her husband. To do this it was necessary for her to buy in the home from the other heirs that she might have a clear title to it. This she did, giving $15,000 for the old homestead on Cedar hill. In order to make the purchase, however, it was necessary for her to borrow money with which to purchase the equity of the other heirs. She died before she could pay off that mortgage. In her last will and testament she bequeathed the home, with all its rich and priceless possessions, to the race Mr. Douglass had fearlessly championed and served. She might have bequeathed it to her own relatives, but she choose to will it to the. THE DOUGLASS HOMESTEAD. race with which her husband was identified. This tells how that mortgage happened to be placed on the old home of the great leader. By act of congress a board of trustees was created to have charge of the home, but it came to these congressionally provided administrators with a mortgage and without funds to even keep up repairs, the result being that the once handsome home, the once fine old estate, is rapidly passing to decay and the mortgage is pressing for payment. Several attempts have been made to arouse sufficient interest on the part of the race to pay off this mortgage and put the home in proper repair in order first to save the home to the race and to preserve the historical relics, etc., it contains, but not sufficient has been contributed to even keep up the interest on the debt. It is figured that if $15,000 is raised by the race it will be sufficient to pay off the mortgage and restore the building and estate to its former beauty and make of the home a historical and memorial site to be visited by thousands each year, just as the old home of George Washington at Mount Vernon is maintained as a historical retreat. There are fifteen acres in the Douglass estate, and it occupies the most beautiful point in all Washington, overlooking the Potomac, as it does, and being within ten minutes' ride of the White House or the halls of congress. But unless the race responds to the last appeal, and responds quickly, the old home may be lost. By the terms of the will it can be no other than a memorial to Mr. Douglas, free to the public, and consequently has no earning power. When it ceases to be that—in case the mortgage should be foreclosed—the old Douglas homestead will pass from the race. MEETING OF PUBLISHERS. Muskegon, Ohio, to Entertain Press Association in August. association in August. Muskogee, Okla.-Newspaper men from all parts of the United States will gather in the Oil City of the West during the month of August to consider plans for the betterment of the craft. This is not the first meeting of the National Negro Press association to be held west of the Mississippi, but it will be the beginning of a better organization and will, no doubt, create more interest among the newspaper men in this section. Muskogee's preparations continue with clocklike precision. Committees of every description are working out well laid plans that have been outlined for the entertainment of the visiting newspaper men. Since their meeting in Nashville, Tenn., last February, when the executive committee held its midwinter session, all of the hundred or more members of the association have been looking toward Muskogee, and now the entering wedge has been made so that when the official call is sent out from Baltimore the pilgrimage of newspaper men, correspondents, publishers and editors will be turned toward the west. The corresponding secretary's office in Nashville has kept everything moving. The Reciprocal News service that was inaugurated immediately after the midwinter session has proven a wonderful success. Other items looked forward to for accomplishment in August are the final disposition of the standardization of advertising and some recommendations for the inauguration of the plate service, together with the report of the committee appointed as a permanent boosting organization for the association and the report of the committee on the cipher code to be used exclusively by newspaper men belonging to the association by which they will be able to transmit messages among themselves. Mexican Houses. In some Mexican cities it is no longer allowed to build bamboo houses with dirt floors and thatched roofs. GUNNER ISSUES APPEAL Independent Political League's President Says Race Should Get Together. The Rev. Byron Gunner, president of the National Independent Political league, has issued from Hillburn, N. Y., an appeal to the league and the colored race to rally and prepare to hold a national convention on the maltreatment of colored Americans. The appeal says: The time for the second annual meeting of the league is fast approaching, and we should now begin arrangements for it. Serious indeed were the conditions relating to our race and country that made the league, but existing conditions and the immediate future outlook respecting our racial and national affairs are incomparably more serious than at any time during the past fifty years. And never has it been so important that Negroes, white thieves and voters should get together than today. The National independent Political league, though as an organization only six years in the conflict, occupies a place in the front ranks of those who are concluding for political emancipation of our people. Our league's unswerving fidelity to these vital questions is its unanswerable argument for refusing to lay down our arms and to retire from the battlefield. "The south is in the saddle" and the north is in the crossroads, more seriously imperiled than ever before. The outlook is threatening, and our enemies never seemed more emboldened and determined to accomplish our ruin than now. Should the present national administration continue south and the acquiring north continue to persist in their work of segregation and other forms of wicked injustice to our people they cannot fail to force the "Negro question" to the very front and to make it the gravest and the greatest political and social issue of our country. We demand a race organization among us through which our people themselves can best content for their involved interests. Such an organization must be made up of men and women of the race who are brave and courageous enough to cast their ballot with perfect freedom and independence. Just such an organization is the National Independent Political League. Having entered the political field in defense of our oppressed people, we shall not hesitate when necessary to attack and any other party whose principles and efforts may tend to endanger the "war amendments" or to work any injustice to the 10,000,000 of our Negro-American brethren. We shall, as in the past, continue to reserve the freedom to work with whatever party which will give our people the fairest opportunity to participate in any party that may prove recessent in its duties and pledges in behalf of our people. It need never be expected that our league can ever be made the propriety of any political party. We shall continue to educate and elevate among the masses of our people the spirit of political independence. REV. BRYON GUNNER, President, 511 REV. BYRON GUNNER, President, Hilburn, N. Y. W. MONROE TROTTER, II Cornhill, Boston, Corresponding Secretary. Looking For It: Some men are eagerly seeking trouble that will drive them to drink—New York Times. Local Committee in North Carolina Capital Busy With Plans For Entertaining the Sixteenth Annual Session of the National Organization. Noted Men to Conduct Clinics. The sixteenth annual session of the National Medical association will be held in Raleigh, N. C., from Aug. 25 to 27, inclusive. The invitation for this meeting was extended by the North Carolina Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical association and was supplemented by personal invitations from the mayor of Raleigh and the president of the board of trade. The physicians in the city of Raleigh have organized into an effective committee and, aided by an enthusiastic citizen's body, are making every preparation to ensure the success of this session of the National Medical association. The meeting which was held last year in the city of Nashville, Tennessee, was without doubt the greatest in the history of the organization. The attendance was unusually large, and the sessions held in the various sections of surgery, medicine, dentistry and pharmacy were marked with interest and enthusiasm. The papers read on the various subjects were of the highest order and showed that the men are making great advances in personal research. The clinics were numerous and very interesting. The men of North Carolina are determined that the session to be held in Raleigh shall surpass the one held in Nashville in 1913 and to that end are sparing no efforts to carry out their plans. Shaw hospital, which has been temporarily closed, will be opened during convention week for the holding of clinics. There will be a number, of these in all the departments of medicine. Some of those who have already indicated their intention to be present and to conduct clinics are: Dr. Curtis, Warfield and Carson of Washington; Hunter of Lexington, Ky.; Brown of Birmingham, Ala.; Williams and Daley of Chicago. With such an array of distinguished surgeons as these there is no doubt that every department of surgery will be thoroughly demonstrated. The medical clinics will be conducted by Dr. Roberts of New York city, William of Chicago, Townsend of Nashville, Tenn; McCleary of Jacksonville, Fla., and Turner of St. Paul, Minn. The dental clinics will be conducted by Dr. Ferguson and Ramsey of Richmond, Va.; Chapman of Kansas City, Mo.; Landers of Tuskegee, Ala.; and Anderson of Jacksonville, Fla. There will be numerous demonstrations in the pharmaceutical section which will be under the charge of Dr. Marble of Yazoo City, Miss, and Dr. McCauley of Raleigh, N.C. There is every indication that the attendance will be very large, for the secretary of the association has been informed from all sections of the country that the profession is thoroughly awakened to the needs and benefits to be derived from the National Medical association. The general secretary, Dr. W. G. Alexander of Orange, N. J., is arranging a program that will include a variety of subjects in all the departments of medicine. The officers of the association are Dr. A. M. Brown, president; Dr. J. M. G. Ramsey, vice president; Dr. E. J. La Branch, second vice president, and Dr. George B. Cannon, chairman executive board. Mississippi Medical Association. The fourteenth annual meeting of the Mississippi Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical and Surgical association, recently held in Jackson, Misa, was well attended. The meeting was held for two days, and the sessions were presided over by that eminent student of the medical profession. Dr. D. W. Sharred of Mesidian, Misa., president of the association. The program was carried out by divisions, with a chairman of each from the different cities in the state, as follows: Medicine, Dr. E. W. Moore, Jackson; surgery, Dr. L. T. Miller, Yasoo City; dentistry, Dr. C. L. Barnes, Jackson; pharmacy, Dr. William P. Harrison, Vicksburg; scientific research, Dr. H. L. Johnson; Jackson; necrology, Dr. J. M. May, Moss Point. SMOKE THE RELIABLE Sight Draft Cigar—So. CAPABLE TRAINED NURSES. Open Field For Afro-American Women in Gainful Professional Service. Among the many highly competent trained nurses who are making their mark as leaders in their profession is Miss Mary R. Tucker, R. N., of Philadelphia. As a graduate nurse she has had considerable experience along various lines of nursing. She was superintendent of the nurses' exhibit at the emancipation exposition, held in Philadelphia last September. Miss Tucker is well informed in hospital and social service work. Her knowledge of the proper preparation of food for invalids and children has given her recognition from high authorities in the medical profession. She also has the most recent records showing the progress which the Afro-American graduate nurses have made. Perhaps no other field offers greater opportunity for professional service and profitable financial uplift for the young women of our race than that of trained nursing. They seem to have natural gifts for the sickroom, and MISS MARY R. TUCKER. wherever they have been given a fair chance in hospitals, homes and charitable institutions to demonstrate their ability they have made good. The hope is indulged that more and more of our young women may find employment in the hospitals, sanitariums, orphanages and similar institutions established for the betterment of humanity. Provident hospital, in Chicago; the John A. Andrew hospital, in Tuskegee, Ala.; Lincoln hospital, in New York; the Frederick Douglass and Mercy hospitals, in Philadelphia, and Freedmen's hospital, in Washington, are open fields for the well equipped trained nurse who loves her calling. Provident hospital, in Chicago, was founded twenty years ago with the purpose of affording colored women the nurse's training. It was then the only institution of its kind in this country, except the government hospital (Freedmen's). in Washington. Through its earlier years it was managed by colored people, and even to this time members of both races are on the staff and board of trustees. It is supported largely by colored people. its endowment started from the pathetic bequest of an old colored woman, who, dying, had just $50 to leave after providing for her burial. Her direction was, "Give it to two charities established for my people." One-half was given to Provident hospital. The hospital has graduated over 118 nurses and has now in training twenty-five colored women. It has cared for a total of more than 14,000 patients in the wards and 88,000 in the dispensary. These patients have not been all colored persons, but some of all races. From the standpoint of order, dignity and technical skill, the nursing force of this hospital seems to compare more than favorably with hospitals of the same size and class in other cities where the nursing is done by white women. Though diving bells were taken to Caylon in 1825 for use in the pearl fishery, neither they nor the European diving dress can compete with the naked native. Arab divers use a sort of horn clip with which to close their nostrils when under water, but the Caylon diver holds his nostrils with his hand only until such time as he reaches the sea bottom. The average time that a Tamil remains below is between fifty and sixty seconds, while an Arab remains under water between eighty and ninety seconds. Occasionally men, either from green or overestimation of their strength, collapse at the bottom and are brought up dead MINNEAPOLIS Leave your Subscriptions and Printing at TWIN GITY STAR PRINTERS, 1402 Washington Ave. So Choice workmanship, Regular Prices. 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? 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. The People's Christian Mission, REV. G. W. MITCHELL, PASTOR. 1834 Washington Ave. Se. ANNOUNCEMENT On July 19th The Publicity Committee under auspices of the Minneapolis Sunday Forum invites all to be present to the Open-Air Reception in honor of the Afro-American residents of Minneapolis for a period of twenty-five years and over, to be held on upper grounds at Minneaha Park, July 19th, 1914, at 3 P. M. Address by ministers present and Prof. B. F. Bullock of Lincoln Institute. Responses to special invitations will be read to those present at the next Forum meeting at Bethesda Baptist Church, July 5th, 1914. Publicity Committee: Ed. Hammond, Chas. Sumner Smith, Dr. Robert S. Brown, Chas. W. Brown, Philip F. Hale, Chm., 931 Spring St. N. E. The Forum meets Sunday, July 5th at 3:30 P. M., at Bethesda Baptist Church. DR. WASHINGTON INVITED. To Address N. E. A. Dr. Booker T. Washington has been specially invited to address the National Educational Association next Wednesday in St. Paul. This is the greatest gathering of educators in America. Mrs. Elmer Jones of Des Moines, Ia., is visiting Mrs. L. D. Martin, 3013 Garfield Ave., for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Maud Canty resigned as Ass't Sec'y. of the Afro-American Women's State Federation. She was elected at last annual meeting. Mrs. Jennie Carr one of the oldest residents, is very ill at her home, 507 4th Ave. So. Miss A. J. Mullen, 1301 6th Ave. No. is visiting her mother, Mrs. Lou Mullen, Des Moines, Ia. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Jones, formerly of Boston, Mass., have located at 903 4th St. No. CLUB'S NEW LOCATION The Colored Railroad Men's Ass'n, formerly at 1304 So. Washington Ave. is now located at 212 Eleventh Ave. So., where they have secured the most costly, comfortable and convenient club rooms in the city. An opening will be given soon and Pres. Fred S. Carver will open the door for inspection by the members and friends. Date will be announced later, and invitations issued. Mr. R. Emmet Alken, the steward of the Railroad Men's Club, is an authority on "mixing" the drink you want. He is also a congenial fellow and is making more friends and patrons, because he is a good mixer. Mr. William Wilson, of Cresco, Ia., was in the city last week. Mr. Wilson is known as "Old Bill, the barber." He has one of the best shops in his locality. Mrs. Julia Hinson has renovated the St. Louis Kitchen and continues to serve the best home cooked meals at popular prices. She gives clean pure food, prepared like mother served. Mr. G. P. Simms of the C. P. Ry. arrived home last Friday from Vancouver, where he has been very ill. Mr. Simms is confined to his bed at his residence, 2622 12th Ave. So. Mr. J. H. Fredericks has moved to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Howard have moved to 1511 4th Ave. So. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Thompson have moved to 1828 4th Ave. So. Mr. John Morria of the Porters and Waiters Club is confined to his room, 1006 So. 6th St., with rheumatism. Mr. John Glenn has been confined to his home for several weeks with rheumatism. BASEBALL The Nationals and Rogers Hotel teams are getting ready for their match games, which were very interesting last summer. The announcement of all games will be given in these columns. NEGRO SLEUTH IS SUED FOR SLANDER. Plaintiff Asserts Dectective Has Aided Brewery and Gamblers— Denial Made. Alleging that James D. Hardin, Minneapolis Negro detective, "has colluded, conspired, abetted, encouraged and assisted the negro gambling houses and blindpins and does assist the brewery interests and their agents to the subversion of law, order decency and good morals and in violation or his duties as a police officer." Philip F. Hale, who is suing Hardin for $5,000 for alleged slander, today filed a reply in district court, declaring that evidence to back such assertions as he has made against Hardin were furnished to "the proper persons," but nothing was done about it. Hale declares that he placed evidence of Hardin's alleged misconduct in the hands of the "proper persons" before he started suit against Hardin. In the complaint Hale alleges that Nov. 10, 1913, Hardin said derogatory things concerning him, asserting that he was not a fit person on the Negro morals' commission and that he was a "white-slaver." Hale denies all that Hardin said about him and in his reply today charges that Hardin, while acting as a policeman, is really assisting the brewery interests and encouraging Negro gambling houses and blindpigs. Minneapolis Journal. One of the unexpected developments of the recent Convention of the Minnesota State Federation of Afro-American Women was the withdrawal of a number of the Minneapolis Clubs from membership in the Federation. These were: The "M. T. C. Art Club," one of the oldest and most influential members of the Federation; Mrs. Mary R. Mason is Pres., and Mrs. Katie L. Smith, Sec., of this Club. The "Mothers' Effort Club," Mrs. Lula Cralic, Pres., Mrs. Roscoe Lewis, Sec. The "Gibbs Club," Mrs. Ida Sellers, Pres., Mrs. Helen Jackson, Sec. Te "Dorcas Society," an old and established Society of Bethesda Baptist Church, officered by Mrs. Ohpella Rice, Pres., and Mrs. Minnie Wright, Sec. The "Sourjourner Truth Club," Mrs. Fannie Pierre, Pres., Mrs. Maud Canty, sec. The "Minneapolis City Federation," Pres., Mrs. America Simms, Sec., Mrs. Mae Glenn.—In offering their resignations the various clubs expressed their continued fealty to organized efforts in behalf of the Afro-American People and voiced their deep regret that recent developments in the policies of the Federation made continued affiliation with that organization neither consistent nor wise. Minneapolis City Federation, Mrs. Ida Sellers, Pres.—Advertisement. Atty's. W. R. Morris and W. T. Francis will leave about the 10th for Philadelphia to attend the Supreme Court of Odd Fellows. CLUB'S GRAND OPENING The Grand Opening of the Colored Railroad Men's Ass'n. on July 8th will be one of the big features in clubdum. The management under Messrs. Fred S. Carver and Bert. Thompson expect a large gathering of railroad men and their friends on this occasion. The doors of the club will be open for inspection. FATAL ACCIDENT AT PICNIC. Child Killed at Carver, Minn., on Day of Elke Picnic. NEGRO AUTOISTS HELD. Messrs. Nathan Travis of St. Paul, known as "Than" and Samuel J. Whittaker are held under investigation at Chaska, Minn., on account of the death of a white boy, who was killed by being struck by an auto, supposed to be driven by one of them. Both were returning from the picnic when the accident occurred. They were awaiting the result of the coroner's inquest to be held today. Miss Bessie La Belle is drawing at Oliver's Workingmen's Clubs. Her songs are attractive and she has a pleasant smile and word for every one. Messrs. "Banty" Jim Morgan, pianist and Walter Evans, vocalist are giving her great support. Mr. Scott Alikins, pianist, and Miss Ada Smith assisted by Mr. Earle Stewart are entertaining at Twin City Stag Club. THE ELKS PICNIC. The Elks Picnic last Wednesday was one of the best ever given. It was unfortunate that a serious accident occurred in the village of Carver, but the attendance and deportment was very commendable. Young Couples will profit by seeing Boutelle before going housekeeping—Read his ad in another column. Advertisement. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TWIN CITY STAR MRS. MARY HATCHER State Organizer of Afro-America Mrs. Mary Hatcher of St. organizer of Women's Clubs at last active church and social work lieve the suffering and needy. Women's Clubs and her election the success of the new adminis Mary Ann MRS. MARY HATCHER OF ST. PAUL, MINN. State Organizer of Afro-American Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs. Mary Hatcher of St. Paul, was elected as State Organizer of Women's Clubs at last Annual Convention. She is an active church and social worker, untiring in her efforts to relieve the suffering and needy. She will greatly aid the work of Women's Clubs and her election to this position speaks well for the success of the new administration. ANNUAL MASONIC SERMON Anchor Hyland Lodge. The annual sermon of Anchor Hill yard Lodge of Masons was preached last Sunday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Rev. A. H. Lealtad delivered a very interesting and instructive sermon. His text from 125th Psalm was very appropriate and a tribute to Providence. A solo, "The Holy City" by Mrs. F. Peoples, accompanied by Mrs. R. S. McCullough, and Solo, "My Faith in Thee" by Mr. Eldridge Williams accompanied by Miss Essie Mason, were the musical selections which were well rendered. There was a good attendance of the lodge. Grand Master Chas. H. Robinson was present. After the service they marched to their hall where a meeting was held. STAG CLUB'S CARNATION NIGHT. The Twin City Stag Club will feature a "Select Cabaret," on Every Other Thursday Night" at 246-250 Fourth Ave. So. This will be known as "The Carnation Night." The management invites the public to participate in an evening of refined amusement, afforded by selected talent, excellent cuisine and comfortable surroundings. SUNDAY, SPECIAL DINNER, 50c. Advertisement. Mr. Samuel Beasley has been given the position of Chief Usher at the Milwaukee Depot, formerly held by Mr. Lewis Ewing. Mr. Beasley will make good. He was till recently one of the Red Caps. Miss Ida D. Lewis of Chicago, a student at Howard Univ., is visiting her brother, Mr. Briscoe Lewis. She is stopping with Mrs. Glover, 1809 5th Ave. So. Mrs. Luke Tichner is sick at her residence, 2911 1th Ave. So. Mr. Howard Phillips is improving slowly at Swedish Hospital. Mrs. Crissie Dickson of Tarrytown, N. Y., who has been visiting in Superior, Wis., paid a flying visit to Deerwood, Minn., to see her friend, Mrs. A. H. Schooley. Mr. A. B. Van Hook the chef at the Twin City Stag Club is preparing for a 10-course dinner for a party of ten at $2.50 per plate. "Van" can deliver the goods with credit to his profession. Mrs. J. N. Sellars left Friday eve, on receipt of telegram informing her of the illness of her son, Mr. Geo. Sellars who is in Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. Effie Stewart of Chicago is visiting with Mrs. O. D. Howard, 1511 4th Ave. So., for an indefinite stay. Mr. Arnold Ferguson and his wife Mabel of Chicago are the guests of Mrs. Helen Jackson, 3029 Grand Ave. Mrs. Walter Smith is visiting her relatives in Boston and Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Harden will leave Sunday night for a visit to Chicago. Mr. John A. Dickerson of Dickerson Cafe is in the city for a short stay. Miss Helen Brady was recently promoted to the Junior Class at Central High. The funeral of Mrs. Martha Medley, who died at Anoka was held last Thursday. Messrs. Fuller and "Ike" Thompson received the sad news of the death of their brother Albert in St. Louis. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. R OF ST. PAUL, MINN. Union Federation of Women's Clubs. Paul, was elected as State Or- t Annual Convention. She is an er, untiring in her efforts to re- She will greatly aid the work of to this position speaks well for stration. ST. PAUL NOTES. MISS HUNTER A DELEGATE. Miss Vivien S. Hunter, who is spending the summer at her summer home in Clear Lake, Iowa, will be in the city the week of the 4th, as a delegate to the National Educational Association. Miss Hunter recently graduated from the University of Minnesota, receiving the Degree of Bachelor of Arts. She is to be commended on her very great success, being the second Negro girl ever to graduate from the University of Minnesota. Miss Alberta Bell gave a Pupil Recital on Friday, June 26, at her residence on St. Anthony Ave. A splendid program was rendered. THE K. P. PICNIC. Remember The Knights of Pythias will give their Annual Picnic at Carver, Minn., on August 4th. Miss Clio Hunton of Montreal, Canada, is in the city guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Wm. Liggins of St. Anthony Ave. Mrs. Clement Pierce of Paris, Tex., is visiting her nieces, Mrs. Chapman and Mrs. Francis at their home, 606 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul. Mrs. Carrie Dennie French of Chicago is in the City guest of her son, Dr. John R. French, the dentist. Mrs. F. M. Harris and grand-daughter, little Violet Park of Chicago, are in the city, guests of her daughter, Mrs. Bettie Jones of Charles St. Mrs. Millie Alexander of Farington Ave., was called to Indianapolis by the serious illness of her mother. Mr. Thomas Morgan of Charles St. is out again after being confined to his home for two weeks with blood poison. Prof. C. W. Houser of Louisville, K. Y., is visiting his sister, Mrs. William Ewing of Albany Ave. St. Phillips Episcopal Church is being freshened with a coat of paint. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Wills of St. Paul will entertain Rev. Ford of Jacksonville at Camp Hope. Miss Belle Loving of Chicago, a guest of Mrs. L. D. Martin, is sick in the Asbury Hospital. Her many friends hope to hear of her rapid recovery. Mr. O. C. Hall has moved into his new residence at 727 St. Anthony Ave. Mr. W. M. Shelton has opened a shining parlor and notion store at 58 W 7th St., St. Paul. Mrs. Fred McCracken and daughter of Washington, D. C., are the guests of her mother, Mrs. Godette. 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.—Advertisement. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE. OF ST. PHILLIP'S CHURCH, ST. PAUL Will Give Their Third Annual ATHLETIC PROGRAM Boys' 100 yard dash—Men's 100 yard dash Girls' 100yarddash—Ladies'100yarddash Fat Men's Race—Fat Ladies' Race BASEBALL—St. Paul vs. Mi TUG-OF- PRIZES AWARDED GOOD FISHING AND BOA DANCIN McCULLOUGH TRAINS LEAVING S 8:55 A. M.—1:15 P. M. TRAINS LEAVING MINNE 9:25 A. M.—1:45 P. M. Round Trip, Adults Committee of Arr CLARENCE L. SMITH, G J. H. ZEDRICK WALTER DR. J. R. FRENCH W. A TRAINS LEAVING MINNEAPOLIS (Great Northern Depot) 9:25 A. M.—1:45 P. M.—5:15 P. M.—6:00 P. M. Round Trip, Adults, 65c; Children, 40c. Committee of Arrangements CLARENCE L. SMITH, Chairman JOHN LA COSTE J. H. ZEDRICK WALTER McCOY ALLEN FRENCH DR. J. R. FRENCH W. A. BENJAMIN C. HILYARD MISS LEONARD RESIGNS. MISS LEONARD RESIGNS. Miss Edith Leonard, Seedy.' of the St. Paul Y. W. C. A. has resigned. She left for her home in New York City this week. She made a host of friends during her three years' stay in the Twin Cities and took an active part in church, social and civic work. Miss Leonard bade farewell to her friends at Pilgrim Baptist Church last Sunday. She was sincere in her thanks to her many frieds for every consideration at their hands and assured them that she left them with nothing but praise and gratitude for her pleasant stay in their midst. She was introduced by Atty. W. T. Francis. Mrs. Cora Grissum of Carroll Ave., and sons Warren and Joseph, left Tuesday, June 23rd, to spend the summer visiting her sister, Mrs. Sampson Brooks of St. Louis and Mrs. Graham of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Miss Myrtle Mae Williams of Edmund St., has returned home to spend her vacation. Miss Williams is teacher of music in Paine College, Augusta, Ga. After closing her term Miss Williams spent two weeks visiting in Savanah and Brunswick, Ga., Jacksonville, Fla., and Cincinnati, Ohio. Reserve your space for Excursions, Picnics and Dances. Take the advantage of our advertising columns. Mrs. E. C. Barber and little daughter Marguerite of Denver, Col., are in the city, the guests of her children, Myrtle B. and Andrew J. Claughton Miss Maymie Boyer of Caldale, Col., also accompanied them. Rev. A. H. Lealtad has moved to 457 McKubln St. Reliable, live, honest, hustling agents for the Twin City Star. You can make a good-living with this work as a side line. Agents wanted in Milwaukee, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City Portland, Ore., Seattle, Denver, Des Moines and Sloux City. Write four terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR Prof. Rufus Wilson, former pianist for the "Neighbors Saxaphone Trio" of Marion, Indiana, is "Cabareting" at the France Café, 255 Marquette Ave. He is an able musician, a possessor of a marvelous voice and the patrons of "The France" are very much pleased indeed. EPISCOPAL PICNIC SPRING PARK, JULY 9TH Carnation night at Twin City Stag Club on Thursday Nights, July 16th and 30th. A prosperous outlook Messrs. Owen Howell, J. H. Zedricks and Editor Adams deserve great credit for the organization of the Negro Business Men and Employees, of St. Paul. They are having monthly meetings addressed by representative citizens and serve a real feast for 35 cents, which would do credit to any citizen. We want to see the present enthusiasm continue, and wish for its success. It is a step in the right direction and a movement among Negroes for Commercial consideration, which can come only from the co-operation of those who represent the capital and labor of the race. Subscribe for the Star. --- WANTED. Minneapolis WAR—St. Paul vs. Minneapolis TO ALL WINNERS TING BIG FROM 3 P. M. to 8:30 P. M. 'S ORCHESTRA T. PAUL (Union Depot) —4:45 P. M.—5:30 P. M. POLIS (Great Northern Depot) —5:15 P. M.—6:00 P. M. 65c; Children, 40c. Engements chairman JOHN LA COSTE McCOY ALLEN FRENCH BENJAMIN C. HILYARD TWIN CITY STAG CLUB 246-250 FOURTH AVE. SO. J. E. STEWART, Manager FINEST ESTABLISHMENT OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES. Twenty Elegant, Steam Heated, Electric Lighted Rooms for Gentlemen Only. Free Bath. FIRST CLASS BARBER SHOP. Rates Reasonable. Lobby, Reading and Lounging Room, Buffet and Grill Room, Billiard Room, Dining Room, Barber Shop and Bath, Private Dining and Reception Room for Ladies. CARNATION SOUVENIR NIGHTS. JULY 16TH AND 30TH. A LA CARTE MEALS AT ALL HOURS. BEST SERVICE. REGULAR DINNER, 25c-35c. MENU Cream Tomato Soup Planked White Fish Roast Young Duckling, Apple Sauce or Roast Beef au Jus. Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas. Pineapple Sherbert Tomato Salad. French Dressing Rice Custard Pudding. Wine Sauce Iced Tea, Milk, Fresh Butter, Milk, Coffee. Dining Room under direct charge of Mrs. Stewart. Special Terms for Private Parties, Banquets, Etc. N. W. Nic. 9859- T. B. Center. 3674 WHY NOT HAVE AN EXPERI- ENCED HAIR CULTURIST, Poro-Scalp Treatment—Shampooing MISS M. E. PREWITT. 2743 11th Ave. South N. W. South 9342 Minneapolis Treatment at Residence by Appoint- ment. NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS For Ladies or Gentlemen —COOKING PRIVILEGES GOOD LOCATION BATH- ENTIRELY MODERN $2.50 and $3.00 per week MRS. ELLIS HOUSTON, 213 Eleventh Avenue South MODERN HOUSES FOR RENT. Modern 8 room house, $30.00 per month. Or will sell for $3,900.00 on easy terms. Heat, bath, gas, grate, parquet floors. 753 Ashland Ave. Fine neighborhood. W. T. Francis, 88 and 89 Union Block, St. Paul. For Respectable Railroad-men. Modern House. 6 rooms, hot water, bath, steam heat, $25 in summer $30 in winter. Located 313 14th Ace. So. Must have character references. Apply Jensen Printing Co., 14th Ave. and 3rd St. So., Minneapolis. Electric Player Planos Regulated. HENRY R. MORGAN. Piano Tuning 244 13th AVE. So. MINNEAPOLIS PHONE NIC. 2334 Notes must reach our office on Wednesday before noon. All communications by mail only. READ OUR ADVERTISEMENTS. --- DO YOU WANT TO BE WELL DRESSED? THEN I AM YOU TAILOR. SUITS $25.00 OVERCOAT $25.00 Cleaning Pressing Repairing CLIFFORD A. SMITH. 109 E. 8th ST., ST. PAUL, MINN. THE CARVER HOTEL On All Car Lines 1308-10 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. 28 Newly Furnished Rooms. By Day, Week or Month. Special Rates to Theatrical People. Mrs. Alice (Mother) Carver, Prop. N. W. Phone Main 863 BARRETT SCHOOL AND RATHS T. S. Phone 3073 N. W. Main 9592 The Porters and Waiters Club Incorporated GLOVER SHULL, President Waiters for Parties Furnished Also Porters 311 Hennepin Ave. Mpls SMOKE THE BEST 5C CIGAR Sight Draft W. S CONRAD CO., Distributors NO. 140. E. 6th ST., ST. PAUL. NO. 1. WESTERN AVE., MINN. Southern Theatre SevenCorners 15th and Washing.on Avenues So. Refined Vaudeville Moving Picture Shows Continous Performance Admission 10 Cents Children 5 Cents Peterson, The Druggist 1501 Washington Ave. So. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS. He Solicits You Patronage. Office, Nic. 1983 Res. Colfax 1638. DR. J. H. REDB, Physician and Surgeen. 111 SQ. 6TH ST. Minneapolis, Minn. WM. T. FRANCIS Attorney and Counsellor at Law, 89-90 Union Bleeck, St. Paul. Dr. John R. French DENTIST 304 Kendrick Bleeck (27 E. 7th St.) Tel. Cedar 9804 ST. PAUL, MINN. DR. W. H. WRIGHT. DENTIST. Phone Nic. 1963 111 So. 6th St Minneapolis, Minn OVER 65 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is patented. HANDBOOK on Patents strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. 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He possesses plenty of nerve, uses his head and has excellent control over his machine. When he first rode on the 'drome track last night, contrary to the methods of some new riders, he felt his way slowly. No attempt was made to ride the red line at the top. The white line near the runway was good enough for him. Then, gradually increasing his speed, the former football star whirled his machine up to the mid section, where his speed was declared to be about eighty miles an hour. This was fast enough for him on his first attempt, he said.—Minneapolis Journal. BIG SHOW ON THE WAY. Pink Lemonade Day Is to Come in Minneapolis Soon. Fix your mouth for the taste of popcorn and red lemonade. Practice crossing your eyes, so you can see two ways at once. For on Monday and Tuesday, July 6th and 7th, the Sells-Floto Circus and Buffalo Bill (himself) is to appear in Minneapolis for a two days' engagement and—well, you know the rest. Double the size of previous years is the Sells-Floto Circus this year. A tent which will seat fourteen thousand persons, two stages, two great steel wild animal arenas, three rings and aerial devices never before used form a part of the complement of the circus. As for the attractions, they are many. The parade of the Sells-Floto Circus is to come at 10:30 o'clock the morning of each day and will be led by Buffalo Bill himself. All the cages will be open, the nine bands playing, the Vocalina and the Giant Serenadum on parade, as well as the five United States government hyneys. OFFICERS OF AMES LODGE Elected and Appointed at Regular Meeting held on June 23. Geo. Holbert, E. R.; Thos. Galbreath, E. L. K.; S. G. West, E. L. K.; P. H. Southall, E. L. K.; Wm. R. Morris, Sec.; Wm. Stirman, Treas.; Ross Hamilton, Tiler; Geo. E. Southall, Rec. Sec.; Wirth Jones, Esq.; Wm. Lyons, Chaplain; Jno. Simms, Inner Guard; F. G. Thomas, J. E. Stewart, Arthur Brown, Trustees. LARGE HOUSE TO LET. Suitable for Hotel. A large modern, three-story building, suitable for Rooming house or Hotel. 20 rooms, baths, electricity, steam-heat, near car line. Located at 204 11th Ave. So. Minneapolis. Apply to Wm. Cohen, 305 Nicollet Ave. Phone Nic. 1911. —Advertisement. SIGN PAINTING I'm Not Superstitious, but— I believe in SIGNS GOLD, SILVER, CLOTH and CARD F. P. SANFORD, Nic. 9226 SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. TWIN CITY STAR NOTABLE CAREER OF DR.W.P.HAYES Pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist Church in New York Is One of the Most Active Uplifters of His Countrymen. Enlivened Life of His Church Wonderfully. New York.—Rev. Dr. W. P. Hayes, one of the most scholarly and progressive of the younger school of preachers, celebrated his third anniversary as the pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist church with appropriate and special anniversary exercises, Sunday, May 17. The day was notable in the history of the church, and the exercises were the most brilliant seen in connection with its history. Dr. Hayes' anniversary was celebrated in connection with the thirty-sixth anniversary of the church, and during the long history of the congregation it has never been in better condition than at the present time. During the three years' pastorate of Dr. Hayes he has brought about a complete reformation in the life of the church, until today the new features inaugurated by Dr. Hayes make Mount Olivet Baptist church one of the most thoroughly modern churches conducted by the race in this country. Dr. Hayes came to Olivet when it was passing through a crucial period and when M. S. S. REV. W. P. HAYES, D. D. wise and executive leadership was needed to bring about harmony and good will. Among the new reforms that Dr. Hayes has perfected that have given the church a distinctive tone in the city is the carrying out of a system that has to do with the proper handling of the finances. This system is arranged after the most approved financial system now in vogue in the most progressive churches of the country. The various departments of the church at the close of the year must submit their budgets to the prudential committee, this committee refers it to the joint board and the board passes it to the corporation for approval. This method is doubtless the most modern method of handling the finances of the church of any system in this city. All money raised in every one of the church departments are turned over to the trustees and can be drawn only on a written order from the trustees. This system enables the church to properly account for all money raised. Dr. Hayes' church has abolished the old custom of the table collection. Collection now is made in from eight to ten minutes and with less confusion. The winning power of Dr. Hayes as preacher is seen in the splendid manner in which in the short space of three years he has added over 700 members to the church and raised $32,156.80. He has conducted 152 funeral services, preached 466 sermons and delivered a number of lectures. Eighty-five couples have been united in matrimony by Dr. Hayes, and he has paid 785 sick calls. Many improvements have taken place since his pastorate, and the church today is thoroughly organized and united. Dr. Hayes, since coming to this city, has won the confidence and esteem of the entire public, irrespective of denomination, and is one of the most forceful and highly respected clergymen in the uplift of the race. The Rev. W. P. Hayes was born in Granville county, N. C., and is the son of the Rev. W. P. Hayes, one of the pioneer ministers of the M. E. church of the North Carolina conference. Dr. Hayes attended the public schools of Raleigh and Reidsville, N. C., and later entered Bennet college at Greensboro, N. C., from which he graduated in 1898. After teaching three years at the Boydton institute he entered the Virginia Union university and graduated from the theological department in 1907. After graduation he became in structor of elocation at the university, serving in this capacity for one year. He has held the pastorate of some of the best churches in Virginia with eminent success. In November, 1910, he married Miss Carolyn Amee, one of the most accomplished young women of the race. She is especially accomplished as a pianist and is of great assistance to her husband in his church work. WEST KENTUCKY COLLEGE. Institution Founded by Professor D. H. Anderson. Has Grows Rapidly. Anderson Has Grown Rapidly. Paducah, Ky.-Situated in Paducah, Ky., bordering the states of Tennessee and Illinois, is the West Kentucky Industrial college, founded eight years ago by Professor D. H. Anderson. The peculiar location of the school in touching three states gives its work a wide scope in the efforts to reach the large mass of members of the race. Like most educators who have dedicated their lives to the service of the race, Professor Anderson tells a thrilling story of sacrifice and devotion in his effort to build up his school. It is the story of the hard worker who starts out to accomplish what may seem to others impossible. Seeing the need of an institution in this section, Professor Anderson in 1904, with the assistance of Mrs. Anderson and with no other capital than an honest heart and a rugged determination, began this institution. The work was begun in an old abandoned building with seventeen pupils and himself and wife as teacher. For three years the school struggled along in this abandoned house until its steady growth necessitated larger quarters. The school is carrying on its work at the present time in two modern buildings well equipped for its work. It has an enrollment of over 200 students, and the faculty consists of nine teachers and officers. The school is one of the most potent factors in the uplift of the race in Kentucky and is making the section where the institution is located one of the busiest educational centers in the south. For miles around the institution radiates its influence and is fast becoming the pride of the race in that section of the state. The West Kentucky Industrial college represents the single effort of its founder. With saw and hatchet and a pocketful of carpenter's tools and nails Professor Anderson has done most of the work on the main building of the school, which is two stories high. The building has thirty-two rooms, six recitation rooms, an assembly room seating 324, twenty-six dormitory rooms and a dining room. Prominent white educators of the state have indorsed in the highest terms the work of the school. Professor Anderson is a familiar figure in the educational life of the race in the state, and for twenty-one years he has been engaged in educational work. He was born in Jackson, Tenn., and after passing through the public school he entered Lane college, from which he graduated. After his graduation he was sometime principal of the public schools of Jackson, and it was while in this capacity he founded his present work. In connection with his duties as president of his school Professor Anderson conducts summer normal institutes for teachers throughout the state of Kentucky. Professor Anderson has given much time to the education of his race and has written a syllabus prepared for colored teachers' institutes which has been adopted by the state. Professor Anderson is nobly assisted by Mrs. Anderson, who is imbued with the same spirit of sacrifice as her husband. Perhaps a more beautiful spirit of service cannot be found than is seen in Mrs. Anderson, who is a graduate of Scotia seminary and is the right hand partner of her husband. Besides her duties at the college Mrs. Anderson teaches at White Oak, two miles from the city. The $55 per month she gets for her work as teacher in this rural school she turns over to the support of the Industrial college. Professor Anderson is now in New York on a campaign to raise $30,000 to enlarge the work. Professor Anderson is meeting with much success on his campaign and has succeeded in making many friends for the school. Professor Anderson's tour will include several cities before he returns south. The success of this able young educator should serve as an inspiration to the aspiring youth of the race. Green Sunsets. Green sunsets seen by the Russian explorers in the polar regions have been matched in England. Throughout November and December of 1883 the sunsets and afterglows were of wonderful intensity and varied colors. At Chelsea especially the sun went down over the Thames amid a blaze of unearthly beauty ranging from deepest red to green, as may be seen in a series of water color sketches made at the time and now preserved in the Chelsea free library. Sir Norman Lockyer and other astronomers attributed these winter sunsets to the volcanic dust projected by the great eruption of Krakatoa, in Java, in the previous August. NEWSPAPER LAW. The Times at Neosho, Mo., says: "Judge James Ellison, of the Kansas City Court of Appeals, handed down the following decision in the case of O. D. Austin, of Bates County Record, vs. Burge, other members concurring, and published in 137 S. W. Report, p. 618: 'The preparation and publication of a newspaper involves much mental and physical labor, as well as an outlay of money. One who accepts the paper by continuously taking it from the postoffice receives a benefit and pleasure arising from such labor and expenditures as fully as if he had appropriated any other product of another's labor, and by such he must be held liable for subscription price.'" You must have forgotten about that subscription. NOW is the best time for you to go GOOD MERCHANDISE AT ABS WE OFFER SPECIAL INDUCE YOUNG FOLKS GOING H TAKE SPECIAL P at time for you to start your home, to pick out ANDISE AT ABSOLUTELY FAIR PRICES SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO OLKS GOING HOUSEKEEPING and MAKE SPECIAL PAINS TO PLEASE THEM NOW is the best time for you to start your home, to pick out GOOD MERCHANDISE AT ABSOLUTELY FAIR PRICES WE OFFER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO FORTY YEARS of making COZY HOMES for the people of Minneapolis and the Northwest is the REASON why we ask you to let us START you out RIGHT. This HOMEAKING is no EXPERIMENT with us. We take as much INTEREST in doing it RIGHT, as you do in wanting it done. We sell nothing but GOOD FURNITURE, GOOD CARPETS, GOOD CURTAINS, and DRAPERIES. GOOD STOVES, RANGES ANNUAL PICNIC ITS OF PYTHIAS MINN., August 4th, 1914 Grand Opening July 8th, 1914 request you and your friends to attend the opening reception of the B Railroad Men's Association at their New Club Rooms Eleventh Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minn. July 8, 1914, at 9:30 P. M. B. Marrow, Sec'y. Bert Thompson, Treas. FRANCE CAFE VOCAL ENTERTAINER DINNER AND A LA CARTE SERVICE COOLEST PLACE TO DINE accommodations for Private Parties COOKING COURTEOUS ATTENTION Marquette Ave., Minneapolis (UPSTAIRS) MASK, PROP. Phone N. W. Nic. 9560 GRAND ANNUAL KNIGHTS OF CARVER, MINN., A Grand Opening July 8th, 1914 We cordially request you and give the opening reception Colored Railroad Men at their New Club 212 Eleventh Ave. S., Minn. on July 8, 1914, a Fred S. Carver, Press. B. Marrow, Sr. THE FRANK CHOP-SUEY -- VOCAL REGULAR DINNER AND A THE COOLEST PLAY Best Accommodations for EXCELLENT COOKING COURT 255 Marquette Ave. (UPSTAIRS) MRS. J. M. MASK, PROP. and REFRIGERATORS, GOOD CROCKERY and GLASSWARE and GOOD COOKING UTENSILS, and when we START you out we build the foundation RIGHT. OW is the best time for you tostart your home, to pick out your goods—For we have never shown such a magnificent Selection to choose from. CARVER, MINN., August 4th, 1914 Grand Opening July 8th, 1914 We cordially request you and your friends to attend the opening reception of the Colored Railroad Men's Association at their New Club Rooms 212 Eleventh Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minn. on July 8, 1914, at 9:30 P. M. THE FRANCE CAFE CHOP-SUEY -- VOCAL ENTERTAINER REGULAR DINNER AND A LA CARTE SERVICE THE COOLEST PLACE TO DINE Best Accommodations for Private Parties EXCELLENT COOKING COURTEOUS ATTENTION 255 Marquette Ave.. Minneapolis (UPSTAIRS) MRS. J. M. MASK, PROP. Phone N. W. Nic. 9560 Spirella CORSETS will give you lithe, uncorseted grace and constant comfort, yet mould your figure to the present fashion. They are fitted to your measure in your own home by a trained corset-lere—the Spirella way. A telephone call or post-card will bring an expert to your home to explain the Spirella service and boning in detail. Spi --- A woman in a dress and hat stands behind a large wooden cabinet filled with various kitchen items, including pots, pans, and jars. (NOT SOLD IN STORES) Spirella Corset Shop CORA E. ANDERSON 965 Aurora Ave. St. Paul, Minn. THE TWIN CITY STAR Vol. 4, Friday July 4, 1914. No. 37 Entered in the Post Office at Minneapolis as second class matter. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA EDITORIAL ASSN. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 1419 Washington Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. Subscription by Mall, Postpaid. 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One of the greatest curses of American civilization today is the fact that it is unfashionable to save and that the people are ashamed to save, while extravagance, waste and carelessness are looked upon as smart and signs of prosperity.—Roger W. Babson. The struggle for today, is not altogether for today; it is for a vast future.—Abraham Lincoln. It is general that people without character are always protecting a reputation. If you wish to help this publication. Send your subscription by Post office order. Those reasons for Mr. Nye's nomination, met with popular approval. The Honor of Life. The honor of our life derives from this: to have a certain aim before us always, which our will must seek amid the peril of uncertain ways. Then, though we miss the goal, our search is crowned with courage, and along the path we find a rich reward of unexpected things.—Henry van Dyke. Our Life Purpose The formation of purposes in life is a serious thing. We ought to form purposes now that will satisfy us throughout all eternity. Purposes that reach no farther than the little span of our own life are insignificant and dwarf the soul. But purposes that extend beyond the fleeting period appointed to us in this life and that open out into a glorious unending existence will enable and entrance the soul.—Selected. A SQUARE DEAL For every kith, kin or tribe let us have a square deal. It matters not whether the accused is a Jew, Greek or Gentile, let justice be done though the heavens fall. And the only way to administer justice absolutely and impartially is by the measure of the Golden Rule. Just shift places. Place yourself in the other fellow's position and then treat the other fellow just as you would have the other fellow treat you, or as you would be treated under similar circumstances.—Atlanta Independent. Churches should pay their pastors. It appears that ministers are expected to live simply by the grace of God on unpaid salaries. We will publish the names of churches, lodges, and societies in our directory at reasonable rates on application. Wanted—Agents to solicit advertising and news. Salary or commission. Good profits. Write the Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. We are often asked "How can I send my subscription." We get all Post Office Orders sent us my mail. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. --- CHRISTIANITY. Christianity certainly enjoins love for another man. The great apostle whose fiery soul set the ancient Roman empire aglow with a new light held that under the new dispensation distinctions inherent in blood or tongue were consumed and fused into a new and consecrated unity. Certainly Christ never could lend His sanction to such outrages as are perpetrated upon human beings in the name and by the authority of men professing to rejoice in the redemption from bondage to sin brought about in his glorious resurrection. Christianity, true Christianity, is on trial, not the Jew.—Rabbi E. G. Hirsch. The man who wants the earth gets a lot of mud thrown at him. If you don't make friends you can't expect your friends to make you. After paying the summer hotel bills dad starts in to accumulate for Christmas. Pity the poor man who attempts to keep track of the new aeroplane records. One virtue of the vaudeville stage is that it never lets a good joke be forgotten. What has become of the old fashioned beef carcass that had cheaper cuts in it? Each time Japan launches a new battleship some other nation gets either a protest or an ultimatum. Dollar a pound steaks will prove more devastating than the automobile to the long suffering horse. The first Panama canal honors pass to a tug hauling mud, utility, as ever, having the precedence over romance. No self respecting man is going to be dominated by women, says Lord Northcliffe. Well, lots of self respecting men are. By the way, is Secretary McAdoo going to put out any money to help the ultimate consumer move his winter coal into the bin? Three hundred and seventy-seven million animals inspected at slaughter houses in the last ten years! We are not vegetarians yet. Exports to Mexico this year increased $11,500,000 over 1912. Who would have suspected we turned out so many rifles and cartridges? "Sprit," says Emerson, "primarily means wind." Wonder if the old gentleman had any special reference to "spirited addresses?" The first umbrella made its appearance in 1777. But probably the first good place to hide it did not appear until some time later. If the insanity of a few murderers is discovered before instead of after the fact it might give society a little more confidence. Probably the acme of uselessness is expressed by the harbor of Pompeil, which was discovered the other day. It is 8,750 feet inland. A Baltimore scientist has returned to America with $0,000,000,000 malignant germs which he will study. If you don't believe it count 'em. With the new law staring them in the face, it seems probable that some people may undergo a considerable bookkeeping decrease of income. A financier is a man who can buy his wife a nine dollar ball bearing washing machine and make her forget that what she wanted when an automobile. Jane Addams says the fewer clothes with modesty the better. It seems reasonable, but logic stops when it finds that the less the quantity the more the cost. If as much money was spent annually on good roads as on moving pictures half as many farmers' horses could do twice the work in half the time. More cabbages to relieve the sauerkraut famine should be available ere long, as there is soon to be a law compelling the adequate labeling of all cigars. The Boston Guardian invites a written opinion as to whether Colored Americans should or should not have a strong national organization of their own for the protection and defense of their lives, liberties and rights of citizenship. This question is raised by the approach of the time and place for the annual meeting of the National Independent Political League. We put this question as a general one, however, and invite answers. —W. Monroe Trotter, 49 Cornbill St., Boston, Mass. 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." TWIN CITY STAR OPEN LETTER ON FREEMASONRY New York Grand Lodge Secre-tary Makes Statement. THREE OBJECTIVE POINTS. BIG FACTOR UPLIFT Wide Influence Spelman S ENERGY OF THE Harry A. Williamson Enlightens the Grand Orient of Lusitania in Lisbon, Portugal, of Conditions as They Exist Between the White and Colored Members of the Order In America. Brooklyn.—Right Worthy Harry A. Williamson. grand secretary of the most worshipful grand lodge of the state of New York, Free and Accepted Masons, in a letter to the grand master of the United Grand Orient of Lusitania, in Lisbon, Portugal, not long ago, among other things says: In looking through the American Freemason I note that your grand orient has issued a call for an international Masonic conference or congress and that one of the topics for discussion is "The Position of Masons in the Church." I interests me considerably because of the fact that this grand lodge in which I hold membership is composed entirely of black men, otherwise designated as American Negroes, and I wondered whether the subject for discussion is to deal primarily with the black people of American birth or with those who may be living within the church governed by your grand orient. I do not presume you are very well informed concerning the relations existing between the white and black races of the United States. It is true that at one time many millions of the blacks were slaves whose ancestors were never bound by the chains of human slavery. It was through this class that Freemasonry among the American Negroes came into being by the end of the 19th century, the grand lodge of England at London. These black Americans transmitted the sacred rites and ceremonies down through various generations of other "free Negroes" to the present generation. The white American grand lodges relied on the same principles and did not reuse all regular Free and Accepted Masons upon at least three grounds—first, in their minds there exists an abominable prejudice because of our dark skin; second, to sustain the sentiments just noted these grand lodges fall behind the so called American doctrine—I, a. that no one should be a slave in the United States in the same territory at one and the same time; third, that our ancestry as [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. HENRY A. SPENCER, GRAND MASTER NEW YORK STATE GRAND LODGE regularly made Masons is not clear. In discussing the first cause I can but add the average white American, also the average white American Mason, does not brother according to his mental and most characteristics, but by the color of his skin In treating upon the second cause for nonrecognition, would say this "doctrine" purposely and effectively prevents fractions of white lodges of white and black Masons, which bodies are to be found in most every state comprising the American Union. Some of the white grand lodges in their constitutions or codes of law plainly state one of the requalities for initiation into the order is that the person must be of white race, and this, you are aware, is contrary to the spirit, purposes of the institution. While other grand lodges do not go so far with the wording of their codes, yet it is absolutely impossible for a dark skinned man to become a member in any of their lodges except he comes from some north African, East Indian or some other countries with a Caucasian race. Their lodges will accept any one who does not boast of African or Negro ancestry. Being deprived of the privilege of admission into these white lodges, the only recourse has been for the black Freemasons to organize such bodies of their own and in turn to organize such bodies of their own. The son will find two grand orients, or as we term them, grand lodges working in each of the American states. Regarding the third cause, from time to time when confronted with unquestionable documentary evidence the officers of the white grand lodges have been accused of the first lodge of black Masons (African No. 450) was as regular in the manner of its establishment as were any of those composed of white men which came into existence during the eighteenth century. But many of their members were black Masonic scholar. Brother Albert Pike-that before they will call a black Mason "brother" they would prefer to leave Masonry. Space will not permit me to discuss the whole subject at a greater length than I am able to do, and I am sorry you of the one fact that we are unable to impress upon the minds of the white grand bodies of this country, and that is the black American Mason does not crave social relationship with his white co-workers in this great scheme of human fellowship. This is the function of his branch of the fraternity by the white grand lodges. All we ask and all we want is for them to acknowledge before the whole world that we are "brothers" Masonically and be accorded such other rights due from one Mason to ```markdown ``` Wide Influence Exerted By Spelman Seminary. ENERGY OF THE STUDENTS. Brief Account of What Mrs. S. G. J. Bryant, a Graduate of Spelman, is Doing For Our People Through the School Which She Founded Five Years Ago. Atlanta, Ga.—Spelman seminary continues to exert a wide and uplifting influence upon the people of this community. The message sent on New Year's day, 1914, by General Booth to his great army, condensed into the single word "Others," may be said to be engraved upon the heart of every Spelman girl as she goes forth to perform life's duties. Not only is she willing to do for those less fortunate, but her training has made her also capable of helping the needy. So well known is the character of this school that when the announcement is made in a community that the new teacher is a Spelman student no young person remains at home for any reason whatsoever, not even to pick cotton. Nor is it the children only A. B. MRS. S. C. J. BRYANT. who profit by the presence of the earnest teacher in their midst. Mothers confide their perplexities, the minister presents his difficulties, the civic officer seeks conference—the entire village looks to the Spelman teacher and finds in her a counselor and friend. Among the daughters of Spelman who have entered upon a life of self forgetting labor is Mrs. S. C. J. Bryant of this city. She completed the high school course in 1901. Later she took the degree of bachelor of theology at Morehouse college. Her husband, Dr. P. J. Bryant, is pastor of Wheat Street Baptist church, the membership of which is something over 5,000. Mrs. Bryant is a woman of many and varied interests, being state president of the Woman's Missionary and Educational society and vice president of the national Baptist convention. Besides being a leader in church matters, she is also a vitally active member of numerous committees for the betterment of the home, the school and the community. Despite the manifold demands upon her time and strength, she has added to her cares by starting a preparatory and industrial school. Her inspiration came from seeing members of the Wheat Street church, keenly anxious to be about the King's business, burning with zeal, but unable to plan, to execute, to bring to fruition, because of the lack of proper training. Looking into their eager faces, she read her master's message. On Sept. 4, 1909, the Bryant school was opened in five small rooms over a grocery store. The enrollment that year was 175, with four teachers. The brave spirit of this woman, her clear vision and wise management, gained for the school friends who made it possible to close the year free of debt. Now there are eight teachers and 275 pupils. Thirty-eight of these are in the kindergarten department. A recent visit to this school at night was of unique interest. The rooms over the grocery store, in which the school is still held, are in size 12 by 15. Two classes were being conducted in each. There are no desks in these rooms, and the blackboards are very poor. From 7:30 until 10 o'clock these grown people who have worked hard all day dore over their books with an eagerness which is pathetic. Some of them walk six and seven miles to get here. One woman, who conducts a school of her own of sixty pupils during the day, attends here at night and seizes with avidity every possible scrap of knowledge so as to have a bit of new mental food for her children on the morrow. One man, long grown, is now able to manage his business owing to three years' drill with Mrs. Bryant and her helpers. Among other things which impresses one is the maryelous patience of the teachers, for to instruct men and women of the age of sixty-five and over in the rudiments is not calculated to soothe the auries. The hours which most of these teachers devote to their profession are from 8:30 a. m. to 10 p. m., and all this for the princely salary of $25 a month or least. Women's Fashionable Apparel at Popular Prices COATS, SUITS, DRESSES, WAISTS, SKIRTS, MILLINERY, GLOVES, HOSIERY and UNDERWEAR GOLDEN GRAIN BELT BUERS Foreign Beer that Golden Grain Belt is the new America. Be wise. SERVE YOUR GARDEN ENJ. JONES (Successors to H. J. Barber Shop a 244 THIRD AVE. (Near Milwaukee Depot) Baths, Shoe Shine ARTISTS'— JACOB REDMOND. FLORSHEE represent perfection Get acquainted with COMFO SATISFIED G STANLEY SHOP 422 NICOLL BEN. MARIEN Phone N. W. 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