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MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL Defective Page VOL. 4 Single Copies 5 Cents suits, in which $45,000 and $30,000 were involved. Aside from the Elks, Mr. Nutter is active in many varied spheres, being useful and energetic in all of them. For six years he has been a member of the Third district congressional committee and has had charge of campaigns in Kanawha county for eight years. He has been urged to stand for the legislature and for prosecuting attorney by white and colored friends. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, is a Mason and a religious worker, organizing the first Y. M. C. A. in Charleston. Public spirited to the last degree, he is always at the disposal of the churches and in constant demand to deliver addresses before various bodies in different sections of his state. Wilbeforce, O., Aug. 6.—The bi-ennial meeting of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs opened at Wilberforce, Tuesday evening, August 4. Galloway Hall, a large and magnificent auditorium, was packed with men and women from every section of the United States and engaged in every walk of life. Among the prominent women present at this time is Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Mrs. J. C. Napier, Washington; Mrs. Mary Talbert, Buffalo; Mrs. W. T. Francis, St. Paul; Mrs. C. S. Smith, Detroit; Miss Gaines, Atlanta; Mrs. Lillian Brown, Indianapolis; Mrs. M. J. Dunbar, mother of the late Paul Lawrence Dunbar; Elizabeth Ross Haynes, Nashville; Miss Zona Gale, Chairman of Civics, Wisconsin State Federation of Women's Clubs (white), and Vice President of Wisconsin Suffrage Association, author of "Friendship Village", and Mrs. Jesse E. Shears, member of Abraham Lincoln Political Equality League, Chicago. Among the prominent men here are J. C. Napier, Ex-Register of the Treasury; Prof. W. E. B. DuBois, Editor of the Crisis; Henry Allen Boyd, of the Nashville Publishing Board; Dr. J. Gardner Ross, Lima, Ohio; Prof. W. E. Grubbs, Principal Public School, Indianapolis, and Prof. Scarborough, President of Wilberforce College, an intellectual giant and a veritable Lord Chesterfield. The buildings for the accommodation of guests are greatly overtaxed and visitors are still arriving by every train. Emergency tents have been pressed into service and this bids fair to be the largest and best meeting in the history of the Association. The grounds and private residences are beautifully decorated with flags, flowers and bunting and automobiles are flying to and fro about the grounds carrying guests and adding pleasure to the occasion. In the absence of Prof. Work. Prof. R. Nathaniel Dett, a composer and director of music at Hampton Institute, conducted the musical program at the opening session. The address of the President, Mrs. Booker T. Washington, was thoughtful, forceful and well delivered, demonstrating the wisdom of the Association in its selection of such an able executive. Mrs. Mary Talbert, Chairman of the Executive Board, made a magnificent report covering the work of the Board. Mrs. W. T. Francis, Honorary President of the Minnesota State Federation, who is the guest of President and Mrs. Scarborough, at Wilberforce Cottage, addressed the Convention Thursday evening on "Woman's Worth in Home and Civic Life." The contribution of five dollars to the Educational Dept. by the Twin City Charity Club, Mrs. Hester Keeys, President, will be acknowledged by Mrs. J. C. Napier, Chairman of that Department. The handpainted sandwich plate, valued at fifteen dollars, painted and presented to the Educational Department by Mrs. Jennie White, of Minneapolis, through Mrs. W. T. Francis, was purchased by the guests at the President's Cottage and presented to Mrs. Scarborough. 4) he beautiful hand painted plate presented by Mrs. Sharp, of St. Paul, through Mrs. Francis, for the benefit of the Educational Dept., was pur- ELKS'GRANDLODGE TO MEET AUG.25 FORECAST OF FUTURE PLANS Large and Influential Secret Order Well Pleased With Progress Made Under Grand Exalted Ruler T. G. Nutter — Optimistic Outlook For Adjustment of Legal Matters. By R. W. THOMPSON. Charleston, W. Va.—The fifteenth annual session of the grand lodge of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World, which opens Aug. 25 at Norfolk, Va., bids fair to mark a distinct epoch in the history of that very helpful fraternity. The host of the occasion will be Eureka lodge No. 5 of Norfolk, one of the strongest subordinate bodies in the order, and the local committees are sparing neither palms nor expense to make the visit of the grand lodge to tidewater Virginia one that will long be remembered. The storm center of interest lies in the contest for the office of grand exalted ruler. The policies that must govern the fraternity for the next two years will be determined almost wholly by the personality of the man named for the premiership at Norfolk. Last year, at Atlantic City, the body elected as grand exalted ruler T. Gillis Nutter of West Virginia, who has made a record that, in the opinion of the influential men of the order, justifies the action of the members at the last annual meeting. In the year that Mr. Nutter has held the reins he has made and reinstalled more lodges than any of his predecessors since the reunion of the Howard and Atkins factions in 1910. With "increase your membership and establish new lodges" as the shibboleth of his administration and by constant communication with his brethren there has been a general strengthening of the membership all along the line, some of the lodges gaining 100 per cent. Proclamations have been issued frequently analyzing conditions and suggesting valuable reforms, and business letters have received prompt attention. For the first time a uniform memorial day was observed this year, and lodges heretofore without literature have been supplied. The rules and regulations governing district deputies have been circulated broadcast. For the first time in the order's history the grand treasurer and grand secretary have been bonded in the sum of $5,000. Mr. Nutter, a skilled lawyer, honor graduate of Howard university, has labored earnestly himself to correct the mistakes of legal advisers in the Dayton and other important cases involving the integrity of the order. He was not satisfied with the report at Atlantic City that the Dayton matter had been ably defended, but found upon investigation that not one question had been raised that would give the order a standing in any court, leaving practically no defense. Discharging incompetent counsel, Mr. Nutter associated himself with two law firms and had the case reopened and at the rehearing gave the order a chance to defend the same on its merits, with excellent prospect of final success. He secured from the white Elks immunity from interference until the case is finally disposed of. That a cordial understanding now exists between the white and colored Elks was demonstrated at the famous harmony banquet at St. Paul, Minn., last March. When called to a second term, as Mr. Nutter's friends are confident he will be, the grand exalted ruler has a definite program of reforms that he expects to work out for the uplift of the order. Mr. Nutter's career of splendid achievement is its own answer to the every as to how he has gained such a firm footing with the wideawake element of Elkdom. Locating at Charleston, W. Va., after finishing at Howard in 1890, Mr. Nutter was later admitted to the supreme court of appeals and soon built up a practice unexcelled by any lawyer of the race anywhere and won the entire respect and confidence of the bar and courts. He has appeared in every case of importance in his state in the past ten years in which colored persons were concerned. His practice has been almost wholly civil, with comparatively few murder and assault cases where public duty called him to lend a hand. Unassisted, he won two notable civil NOTES FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLORED WOMEN'S CLUBS. Special to the Star. Cont. to page 2. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. AUGUST 14, 1914. PATCHING UP THE LAW IN ALABAMA NEED OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Discrimination In the Administration of the State Law on Account of Condition and Color Gives Rise to Unusual Action on the Part of Southern Jurists. While the Bar association at Birmingham, Ala., is working hard on ways and means to revise the court procedure whereby standards for practicing attorneys will be raised and technicalities and financial, political and social influence as an obstruction to law enforcement reduced to a minimum, two cases are causing widespread comment and an increased sentiment for judicial reform, says the New York Evening Post in a recent issue. One is the case of an obscure Negro, who was sentenced to fifty years in the penitentiary for robbing a fellow workman of 50 cents and was paroled by the governor because of ill health after serving twenty years. In striking contrast is the case of a highly educated and widely connected aristocrat who, in the capacity of a trusted official, robbed the state of $100,000, was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary, took an appeal and, after six months, has not yet been committed to state prison. This contrast in its effect upon the public thought and demand for more equitable law enforcement is strengthened by the case of another Negro, who, upon purely circumstantial evidence, has been sentenced by a county jury five times to the gallows during a legal fight covering a period of four years, had his verdicts reversed and remanded three times by the supreme court and is awaiting execution under a fourth ruling of the higher tribunal. Twenty years ago Frank Williams, an illiterate and poverty stricken Negro working on the road, robbed a fellow workman of 50 cents. A Hale county jury sentenced Williams to fifty years in the penitentiary. He made an excellent prisoner, having been a trusty for eighteen years. His health gave way, and one of the judges of the supreme court recommended that he be paroled. This was recently ordered by the governor after twenty years of the half a century sentence was served. Williams is now sixty-five years old and very feeble. Theodore Lacy, formerly chief clerk of the state convict bureau, who handled $2,000,000 a year of the state's revenue derived from the system of leasing convicts to coal mines and turpentine camps, was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for stealing $100,000 of the state's funds. Lacy is a grandson of the late United States Senator Edmund W. Pettus of Alabama, of Confederate fame as a general and a political idol in Alabama. For a while Lacy lived high. Every body like him. His convival temperament caused him to run short in his accounts. Then he collected $100,000 in cash from the Montgomery banks on checks signed by the president of the convict board, packed the money in suitcases and fled. For six months the state tried in vain to apprehend him and spent $10,000 in the work. Suddenly one night Lacy rolled into Montgomery in a high power motor surrendered to the sheriff and an nounced that he had returned to "face the music." When arranged he pleaded that he had been promised a light sentence, possibly a pardon, if he would return and make a deal for restoration of the money. No part of it has ever been recovered. Lacy was visited in jail by a stream of prominent people and loaded down with floral tributes and table delicacies. After a sensational trial he was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary, but an appeal to the supreme court has been pending for months, and so far he has not served a day. The case of Ervin Pope, a Negro who was convicted of murdering a white man on the testimony of a blacksmith who declared the peculiar marks in the mud from the shoe of a mule coincided exactly with unusual dents he made in shooing Pope's animal, is widely cited in contrast with Lacy's trial. Pope has been sentenced to death five times by the county court. Three times the supreme court reversed the verdicts, and once its own ruling, finally confirming the death sentence. Appeal proceedings are again pending. and the case is going over into its fifth year. Contrasts between these cases representing obscurity and poverty as well as race on the one side and affluence and aristocratic family connections on the other have largely increased the force of public sentiment in its demands for revision of the court procedure of the state and more equitable and uniform systems of law enforcement. Some of the legal profession and politically active elements undertake to explain the marked difference between the case of Willard and that of Lacy on the ground that one former was given the fifty year sentence not because of the larceny of a paltry sum, but because the money was obtained through highway robbery, which is a banging offense in Alabama. NEW DORMITORY FOR BOYS. James Hall Most Recent Addition to Student Quarters at Hampton. Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, principal of the Hampton (Va.) institute, delivered the chief address at the recent laying of the cornerstone of James hall, the new dormitory for boys. The money for the dormitory was given by Mrs. D. Willis James of New York city, widow of the late D. Willis James, a well known philanthropic merchant prince. Mr. James himself was a devoted friend of Hampton institute. Arthur Curtiss James, the son of Mr. D. Willis James, is a trustee of Hampton. Dr. Frissell called attention to the love for Hampton which had been handed from father to son and which was now to find new expression in a modern four story brick, fireproof dormitory, which will accommodate about 175 boys. "James hall will be," to quote Dr. Frissell, "a school for Christian civilization." Here Hampton students will live lives of cleanliness and order. They will be taught the laws of health and will be helped in many other ways. The ceremonies included the singing of General Armstrong's favorite hymn, "How Firm a Foundation," which was led by Major R. R. Moton, Hampton's commandant; prayer by Rev. Lawrence Fenninger, associate chaplain at the school; address by William M. Reid, 77, president of the Alumni association, and by Sarah C. Fernandis, who has been of great help to her people, and benediction by Rev A. A Graham of Zion church, Phoebus, Va. William M. Reid, the well known lawyer of Norfolk, Va., was invited by Dr. Frissell to speak on behalf of the graduates of Hampton, who had assembled to celebrate "alumni day." Mr. Reid said that Hampton illustrated the idea of a continuous growth and referred to its leadership in some important movements. He declared that the Hampton alumni have begun to realize that they are of value to their alma mater and that Hampton's friends will continue their loyal support in proportion to the good work that the graduates do. Mrs. Fernandis of Baltimore referred to the evolution of Hampton from the days when some of the boys had to sleep in tents. She said that the laying of the cornerstone of James Hall opens a new vista of hope for Hampton and the colored race. Minneapolis, St. Paul, Des Moines, Omaha, Topeka, St. Joe, Atchison, Leavenworth and all adjacent cities, towns and villages of the Southwest seize this grand opportunity to take a memorable trip, make a great outing for social elevation, a great movement for recreation and a Nationwide business gathering for great business inspiration. Any one of the above causes should appeal to all Negro business people and others to take this treat as a choice selection for rich benefits. For the round trip, we have been given a fare of $10.0. For other inside information as accommodations and reservations, address Mr. F. J. Weaver, President of the Negro Business League of greater Kansas City, 911 McGee Street, who will cheerfully comply with the wishes of all inquiring delegates and friends desiring to go. Special train will make several stops on the way to Muskogee. Write your wishes for tickets and so forth today. Yours for Negro enterprise, E. A. Robinson, Secretary, Negro Business League, Greater Kansas City. SMOKE THE RELIABLE SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD HEALTH Emphasized In Work of Dr. A. M. Brown. MAN OF LIBERAL EDUCATION How the President of the National Medical Association Has Increased Its Influence and Usefulness Through Campaigns For Health Conservation. Surgeon In Spanish-American War. Birmingham, Ala.—The officials and members of the National Medical association express themselves as being highly pleased with the arrangements for the annual meeting of the association, which will be held in Raleigh, N. C., beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Dr. A. M. Brown of this city, president of the organization, is one of the most prominent men in the profession. He is widely known and has a rich and varied experience. He was born in Raleigh, where the session is to be held. Unlike many men of the race who have made good, Dr. Brown had the advantage of having a good start in life. His parents are numbered among the early leaders of affairs along racial lines. His grandmother was one of the first colored women to teach school in Raleigh. Both of his parents are liv- PRESIDENT A. M. BROWN. ing and celebrated their fiftieth marriage anniversary recently at Dr. A. M. Brown's palatial residence in this city, the celebration taking the form of a great family reunion. As a student at Shaw university Dr. Brown had the double advantage of a private teacher. He is an alumnus of Lincoln university and prepared for the medical profession at the University of Michigan. Always abreast of the times in matters pertaining to his profession, painstaking and energetic, he has had a most successful career. With the exception of a few years when he practiced in Cleveland, O., and the time he served the United States government as army surgeon with the famous Tenth cavalry he has worked away in the heart of the south, serving his people, building up a reputation and altogether becoming one of the foremost practitioners and surgeons of the race. It is largely through the activities of Dr. Brown and a few other eminent men of the profession in Birmingham that the colored people are able to maintain a hospital of their own, and to his energy and public spirit much of the growth of the State Medical association is due. Because of his well earned reputation and the whole hearted manner in which he has stood by the National Medical association for many years, at the last meeting of the association in Nashville, Tenn., he was elected president of the association. During his administration he has done much through his public lectures and his writings for the conservation of Negro health and the prevention of disease. He participated in a conference on the conservation of health of national proportions at Tuskegee institute, occupying the same platform with Dr. Oscar R. Dowling, president of the Louisiana state board of health; Dr. W. H. Saunders, president of the Alabama state board of health, and Dr. E. T. Bell, president of the Alabama State Medical association, attracting particular attention by the distribution of unique and serviceable health cards which were afterward used by Dr. Dowling and Dr. Meserve, president of Shaw university. In pursuing his campion for the conservation of health Dr. Brown more than any other president has placed the National Medical association before the people in a favorable light. He has appeared at the Georgia State college, Savannah. Ga., the feature of the annual farmers' conference; at the annual meeting of the Palmetto Medical association, Florence, S. C.; at the Alabama Medical association, Decatur, Ala., and the Georgia State Medical association, the tri-State Medical association, including the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia, at which latter meeting he was elected state president. He also spoke at the Pan-Medical association meeting held in St. Louis. ALL READY FOR NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Program For the Muskogee (Okla.) Meeting Includes Many Topics. The program for the annual meeting of the National Press association to be held at Muskogee, Okla., Aug. 17, 18, the speakers and their subjects will be in part as follows: Monday, Aug. 17, 8:30 a.m. meeting of the executive committee. At 10 o'clock President John H. Murphy will call the association to order and Corresponding Secretary Henry Allen Boyd will read the call for the annual meeting. Addresses of welcome will be delivered on behalf of the press of Oklahoma by L. A. Bell, editor of the Wagoner (Okla.) American; for the press of Muskogee, E. A. Wilson, editor of the Visitor; on behalf of the legal profession, Editor H. W. Twine of the Muskogee Climeter; for the religious denominations, Rev. R. W. Perrin, and on behalf of the business men of the city, T. J. Ellott. Responses to the addresses of welcome will be made by E. K. King, editor of the Dallas (Tex.) Express; B. J. Davis, editor, Atlanta (Ga.) Independent, and John L. Thompson, editor of the Iowa State Bystander. Subjects and speakers for the afternoon session are "Rechprocal News Service." This subject will be discussed by Joseph A. Booker, editor of the Vanguard, Little Rock, Ark., and Harrison M. Gilliane of the Chisholm News service, Denison, Tex. "Telegraphic News Service," P. B. Young, editor Journal and Guide, Norfolk, Va., and R. L. Smith, editor Helping Hand, Waco, Tex. "Needed Improvement For Our Newspapers." David T. Shetton, editor New Ideen, Galveston, Tex.; Dr. R. A. Williams, editor the Royal Messenger, Helena, Ark. "The Newspaper As a Sentiment Molder." J. E. Mitchell, editor the Argus, St. Louis, Mo., and H. W. Twine, editor of the Muskogee Scimitar. "Operating a Newspaper in the West." Charles Sumner Smith, editor Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn., and T. P. Mahammitt, editor the Enterprise, Omaha, Neb. At the evening session Dr. R. E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, will deliver a special address on what constitutes a newspaper. Tuesday's program will open with a discussion of newspaper circulation as a stimulant to advertisers, Editors B. J. Davis, George L. Knox and H. A. Clark will be the speakers. "The Newspaper Business Twenty-five Years Ago and Now." William H. Steward of the American Baptist, Louisville, Ky.; C. J. Perry, Philadelphia Tribune. "The Outlook of the National Negro Press Association." R. W. Thompson, Washington. The report of the committees on revision of the constitution and code system will close the morning program. Afternoon Session. - "Obstacles That Confront the Negro In the Newspaper Business" will be discussed by S. P. Debow, editor of the Searchlight, Seattle. Wash.; George C. Noble, City Times, Galveston, Tex., and William Haynes, editor of the Herald, Austin, Tex. "How Can We Induce Colored People to Read Journals Published by the Race In Larger Numbers." Theodore Baughman, editor of the Plaindealer, Palestine, Tex.; D. A. Hart, editor of the Nashville (Tenn.) Globe, and W. E. King, editor of the Central Afro-American, St. Louis. "The Ups and Downs of a Newspaper Correspondent." Charles Stewart, Chicago Miss Ellizabeth Jones, Pittsburgh. "Making the Newspaper Attractive." M. J. Chisum, editor of the Colored Man, Baltimore. In the evening W. E. King of Dallas, Tex., and A. E. Manning of Indianapolis, Ind., will discuss objectionable reading matter in our papers. OPPORTUNITY. To improve the golden moment of opportunity and catch the good that is within our reach is the great art of life.—Samuel Johnson. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. GRAND SUMMER NIGHT'S ENTERTAINMENT WILL BE GIVEN AT DREAMLAND FIFTH ST. and FOURTH AVE. SO., Opp. Court House BY THE MINNEAPOLIS Tuesday Evening, August 18th, 1914 This is the First Time Negroes Have Secured this Famous Dance Resort McCULLOUGH'S BIG ORCHESTRA ADMISSION, 50 CENTS. DREAMLAND FEATURES: Finest Floor in the Northwest. Dancing Arena accommodating 10 persons. Spacious Promenade Concourse outside Arena. Lan Spectator's Gallery. Dainty Rest Room for Ladies. Commodio Smoking Room for Men. Perfect Ventilation and numerous Eld COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS G. E. Southall, C. C., Wm. Critic, Jas. A. Roberts, F. G. Thomas, Her Thompson, Z. Hawkins, Robert Glenn, Earl Daniels, Chas. Bradley, BlAsh, Glover Shull, Silas West, Geo. Housley, Edw. F. Mitchell, Fred Canners, Cooper Lewis, Samuel King, Sandy Ellison, John Weston, Jas. ElJ. Gibson. Finest Floor in the Northwest. Dancing Arena accomodating 1000 persons. Spacious Promenade Concourse outside Arena. Large Spectator's Gallery. Dainty Rest Room for Ladies. Commodious Smoking Room for Men. Perfect Ventilation and numerous Elec- COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS G. E. Southall, C. C., Wm. Critic, Jas. A. Roberts, F. G. Thomas, Henry Thompson, Z. Hawkins, Robert Glenn, Earl Daniels, Chas. Bradley, Blair Ash, Glover Shull, Silas West, Geo. Housley, Edw. F. Mitchell, Fred Conners, Cooper Lewis, Samuel King, Sandy Ellison, John Weston, Jas. Ellis, I. Gibson. ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE Frank Terry, John Washington, S. H. Shannon, Dr. R. S. Brown, C. Colen- vester Oliver, J. Hicks, J. B. Glover, ington. FLOOR CO James Burk, Wm. Clack, Wm. Southall, M. Scott ST. PAUL AND OUT OF THE INVITE THE LAST BOAT GENERAL Of Saints ON THE ELEVEN RED WING WEDNESDAY EVENING Music by Im COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEM man, Kenneth Hamilton, A. Combs, Dr. J. R. Ticket A GRAND OLD LABOR DAY, SEP WILL BE THE SE CASON BROS' APPROPRIATE MUSIC FOR MASONIC TEMPL FIFTH AVE. SOUTH AND A GOOD TIME AND A T. E. Cason, Mgr. Earl C. Cason Frank Terry, John Washington, S. Beasley, W. Lattimore, Edw. Boyd, E. Shannon, Dr. R. S. Brown, C. Coleman, Steve Mason, Prince Pruett, Sylvester Oliver, J. Hicks, J. B. Glover, J. M. Mask, C. H. Dwyer, John Washington. FLOOR COMMITTEE: James Burk, Wm. Clack, Wm. Moden. For St. Paul: P. H. Southall, M. Scott, Wm. Pipkin. ST. PAUL AND OUT OF TOWN FRIENDS CORDIALLY INVITED. THE LAST BOAT EXCURSION. GENERAL VILLA CLUB Of Saint Paul, Minn. ON THE ELEGANT STEAMER RED WING AND BARGE WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 26, AT 9 O'CLOCK Music by Imperial Orchestra COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS: Chester W. Patterson, Chairman, Kenneth Hamiltin, A. V. Hall, Edward McHunt, James Combs, Dr. J. R. French, R. S. Stokes Tickets, 50 Cents T. E. Cason, Mgr. Earl C. Cason, Ass't Mgr. J. F. Stevens, Leader MINNEAPOLIS NEWS. Editor Chas. Sumner Smith will leave last of week for Muskogee, Okla. Mr. and Mrs. Justin M. Brown, 2018 5th St. So., entertained at dinner last week Mrs. and Miss Shuck of Topeka, Kan., who spent a day's visit with Mr. B. F. Cabbell left Tuesday for Chicago to visit his brother, Dr. Herbert Cabbell. them. Mrs. Samuel Shuck and her daughter, Miss Ruth of Topeka, Kansas were in the city last week visiting Mr. Fred Shuck. They left for Duluth to visit Mr. Hugh Shuck for a short while. Don't forget The Cason Orchestra Ball, on Sept. 7. There will be a good time in store for the attendance. Miss Eva Williams of Dayton, Ohio is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Susie Mitchell and her uncle, Mr. J. J. Duncan and wife. They will remain here until about Sept. 12th. GRAND RALLY AT BETHESDA GRAND RALLY AT BETHESDA. Grand Rally at Bethesda Baptist Church next Sunday, Aug. 16. Rev. Jackson, Withers, Edwards, and their congregations are invited at 3:30 P. M. Rev. E. R. Jackson will preach. SIGNED EDITORIALS. During our Southern trip, there will be no editorials inserted unless over the writer's signature. We wish to have any brief expressions submitted for approval, accompanied by postage for return of unused manuscript. Personal notices must reach us by Wednesday evening. The Star will shine, as usual during our absence. Thanking all, for our much needed vacation, we hope to return, inspired to give our readers a "better than ever" publication of which we shall be proud. Mrs. Scorborough, the wife of the learned president of Wilberforce University is a Caucasian lady. She is admired by all who know her. Wilberforce is the only Negro school with a U. S. Military Department. Is one of the schools of the A. M. E. Church, the largest religious denomination among Negroes. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. Dancing Arena accommodating 1000 Concourse outside Arena. Large Room for Ladies. Commodious t Ventilation and numerous Elec- CARRANGEMENTS Jas. A. Roberts, F. G. Thomas, Henry n, Earl Daniels, Chas. Bradley, Blair Housley, Edw. F. Mitchell, Fred Con- andy Ellison, John Weston, Jas. Ellis, Beasley, W. Lattimore, Edw. Boyd, E. Bian, Steve Mason, Prince Pruett, Syl- J. M. Mask, C. H. Dwyer, John Wash- MITTEE: Moden. For St. Paul: P. H. ott, Wm. Pipkin. DOWN FRIENDS CORDIALLY LITED. AT EXCURSION. VILLA CLUB Paul, Minn. GANT STEAMER AND BARGE A AUGUST 26, AT 9 O'CLOCK Imperial Orchestra ENTS: Chester W. Patterson, Chair- V. Hall, Edward McHunt, James French, R. S. Stokes 45, 50 Cents OPENING BALL OCTEMBER 7, 1914 SPECIAL FEATURE OF ORCHESTRA FOR THE LATEST DANCES E, MINNEAPOLIS AT TWENTY-FOURTH STREET A PLEASANT EVENING m, Ass't Mgr. J. F. Stevens, Leader SHULL GETS 30 DAYS. SHAW SUIT SETTLED. James Shaw who has a suit pending against Glover Shull has settled out of court, to the satisfaction of Shull's attorney, A. H. Hall. Upon Shaw's case for assault was predicated the attack on Shull which caused him to receive a 30 days sentence to the workhouse. He conducted the Porters' and Waiters' Club, 311 Hennepin Ave., where no women were allowed. Atty. Franklin represented Shaw, Lewis and Mercer in their different suits. Shaw solicited a settlement before the trial because he was dissatisfied with treatment received from his attorney, but there were many other stool pigeons and made—testimony against Shull he did not consider Shaw's offer, it being a civil suit. Since Shull has been at the Industrial Farm of Supt. Frank McDonald for his summer vacation, he has not asked Ed. Stewart or any of the gang to intercede for him. He was guilty, as he stated of conducting a club, and not a gambler, and accepted the sentence without asking for a stay. The Shaw settlement was the suit against Shull. Detective James Hardin was interested in the other two and there is nothing to them. SOUL-LESS LAWYERS Two hungry Negro lawyers, neither having an assurance of their next meal were conspiring to put a man in prison if he did not give up $400. This is a sad commentary on our legal counsellors, but a practice general among poor and unprincipled lawyers. However, they are still starving without that $400 meal ticket. Mr. John Morris, who has been visiting his relatives at Maple Plain, has returned to work at Porters' and Waiters' Club. He suffered from rheumatism but is improving. The licence of Col. Edward F. Mitchell's saloon expires Aug. 27, 1914. If the "Kid" wants the clubs closed, he should come out and protest against them. Any direction against one is unfair, especially if done in secret. FURNISHED ROOMS You can get a good clean and comfortable room with a private family, all conveniences, on car line. Apply Johnson, 2433 4th Ave. So.—Advertisement. TWIN CITY STAR FEDERATED CLUB NOTES. chased by Mrs. Booker T. Washington. Both of these plates were displayed in the Arts & Crafts Exhibit. Mrs. Francis also called the attention of the Convention to and placed upon exhibition with the Arts & Crafts Work, the excellent drawings and art cover designs the work of Virginia Kemp, of Minneapolis, the young daughter of Mrs. Jennie Kemp, founder of the Minnesota State Federation, and who died soon after her good work was put in operation. The Suffrage Movement is apparent. The reports of the officers contain strong suffrage sentiments, and "Votes for Women" banners are flying everywhere. The reception and banquet on Tuesday night was an elaborate affair. The hall was beautifully decorated and the women handsomely gowned. Wilberforce is a delightful place for a convention of this character and the women appear to be inspired to new and greater efforts in the uplift work. MS. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT OF WOMEN'S FEDERATED CLUBS. Mrs. Booker T. Washington was unanimously re-elected president of the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. Mrs. Mary Talbert of Buffalo, First Vice President; Mrs Hallie Q. Brown, Wilberforce, Chairman of the Executive Board; Miss Georgia Nugent, Louisville, Corresponding Secretary; Miss Ida Cummings, Baltimore, Recording Secretary; Mrs. J. C. Napier, Nashville, Auditor; Mrs. E. Alphyn, Texas, Chaplain, and Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis, Chicago, National Organizer. Many of the delegates remained at Wilberforce to spend Saturday and Sunday after the close of the convention. ST. PAUL NOTES Mrs. W. T. Francis, of St. Paul, spent Saturday in Springfield, and then went to Cincinnati, as the guest of Mrs. Joseph L. Jones, together with Mrs. Warren Logan, of Tuskegee, and Mrs. John Hope, of Atlanta. Mrs. Booker T. Washington will join the party there and together they will go to Chicago for the week-end, after which they will spend a few days resting at Waukesha, Wis. Miss Cora E. Anderson is attending the Spirella Training School, which hold its session at the Dyckman Hotel, Minneapolis, Minn., from Aug. 11 to 14. Those who owe a publication are the ones who burden the publisher with trifling personalis, which find their way to the waste basket. Among the new arrivals is a son to Mr. and Mrs. Toliver of 224 Granit St. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Todd are the happy parents of a son. Miss Albreta Bell entertains in honor of her guest, Miss Clark of Chicago, Wednesday evening, Aug. 12th. The B. L. C. have issued invitations for a Ball Thursday evening, Aug. 13th, at Tschida Hall, in honor of their guests. Miss Geo. W. Camp has returned home. Mrs. Marie McElroy is visiting in Chicago. Mrs. Dora Waters of Charles St., is visiting in Chicago. Mis Ardina Adams of St. Anthony Ave., entertained Saturday, Aug. 8th. WILL ANSWER TOOMBS. Rev. R. M. Toombs, "ravings" at the Forum will be answered in public by Mr. Solomon Saunders, who called the Negro Morals Commission last November, which exposed Ed. Stewart's place and other clubs. It stands today for the same principles as then. Pres. Jas. Eddings, whose reputation is unquestionable, resigned because of conditions, that have recently shown a conspiracy for vengeance, graft and political prestige. EDWARD STEWART, GAMBLER. They say "there is honor among thieves" but Ed. Stewart is the exception. He was a framer in the game to get Glover Shull, because he wanted to run a big and profitable "crap game." Since Shull's closing Stewart has had a good business, notwithstanding that he arranged the "squeeze" he has the "cold nerve to go to the Mayor or authorities to seek "mercy for Glover." Stewart is without question the most cold-blooded gambling promoter about these parts. He appears gentlemanly, but is a squeeler for special privileges and immunity. He has today at THE TWIN CITY STAG CLUB the biggest and lowest dive in the city, where everything goes, as everybody knows, and there will soon be a time, when Ed. Stewart will reap what he has sown. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. PROMINENT OFFICERS OF THE NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. [Name] PRESIDENT JOHN H. MURPHY. Editor Baltimore Afro-American Ledger Pres. Nat'l Negro Press Association. JOHN H. HARRIS WENRY ALLEN BOYD. Corresponding Secretary of the National Negro Press Association. The Spirit of the Organization. A. E. The well-known Editor of the New York Age. 1930 THE DEAN OF Negro Journalists. Member Negro Press Assn. Wanted—Agents to solicit advertising and news. Salary or commission. Good profits. Write the Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. Reserve your space for Excursions, Picnics and Dances. Take the advantage of our advertising columns. OFFICIALS OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE, THE GREATEST GATHERING OF NEGROES IN THE WORLD. THE BOSTON EDITOR DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Pres. Nat'l Negro Business League. P. A. EMBERT J. SCOOT. Sec'y Nat'l Negro Business League Sec'y Tuskegee Institute. M. B. HON. J. C. NAPIER, Ex-Register of U. S. Treasury, Chairman of Executive Committee of the Natl! Negro Business League. [Image of a black man in a suit and tie]. Editor "Atlanta Independent." The official organ of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of Georgia. A RACE PROBLEM. 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? ADVERTISE IN THE STAR 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. MODERN HOUSES FOR RENT. Modern 8 room house, $30.00 per month. 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Having decided to remain in this city during the winter, I will be prepared to take classes of pupils in violin and piano. Have several years of teaching experience and use the most up-to-date methods; the pupil besides becoming technically familiar with the instrument, learns transposition, solfeggio and harmony. Studio will be located at the present at 91 13th St. So. Terms upon application. Grazia S. Corneal. BOTANICAL DOCTOR. The reliable DR. FREDERIC HARPER, has on hand a full line of prepared medicines, fresh from the barks, roots, herbs, and gums. Handles all kinds of chronic cases by his treatment; gives instant relief to pains in from one to five nights, Asthma, Catarr, Tuberculosis, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Liver, Kidney, Stomach and Bowel trouble; Erysipelus, Blood poison, Piles, Female weakness, Tumors, Cancers etc Residence and office 1015 5 St. So. Appointment by phone Nic. 951. Concultation free in person. —Advertisement. M. PHILIP F. HALE, A Modern Judas. "Phil" Hale has nothing to do with this paper. All are warned from giving him advertisements or personals for THE TWIN CITY STAR. He was with us in our first issue, but tried to steal out an issue without our knowledge. We have the proof of the proposed publication. We made a mistake in associating with Hale. He is a damn rascal, always has a "bread and butter proposition" which is a scheme to highway some one. He is petty and of low morals. He was forced to resign from the former Morals commission. He is a social bungler. If you want it fumbled—"Let Phil do it." He is the man, who made more attempts than any other in Minnesota to nothing and succeeded. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION ```markdown ``` Defective Page tof} _aall | | | | | | Pt ff efective Page | | | | \ - | ft $ e DO YOU WANT TO BE WELL DRESSED? THEN | AM YOUR TAILOR. | "a $25.00 em) 525.00 } md Cleaning ( Pressing OO Repairing CLIFFORD A. SMITH. 109 E, 8th ST., ST. PAUL, MINN. ——_—_—_————— ara ELEVENTH AVE. SO. 28 Newly Furnisned Rooms. By Day, Week or Month. Special Rates to Theatrical People Mra. Alice (Mother) Carver, Prop N. W. Phone Main 863 BARBER SHOP AND BATHS. 1. $. Phene 3073 NW. Male 959: The Porters and Waiters Club tncarperated GLOVER SHULL, President Waiters fur Parties Furnishe: Also Porters 311 Hennepin Ave Mpls ——_—_———————_———- SMOKE THE BEST 5c CIGAR Sight Draft W. S CONR.D CO., ran NO. 140, E. 6th ST. ST. PAUL. Southern Iheatre SevenCorners 15th and Washing un Avenues So. Refined Vaudeville Moving Picture Shews Continous Performance Admission 10 Cents Children 5 Cents Peterson, The Druggist 1561 Washington Ave. So. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS. He Solicits Yor Patronage. Office, Nic. 1963 Res. Colfax 1638, OR. J. H. REDD, Physician and Surgeon. 111 80, 6TH BT, Minneapolls, Minn. WM. T. FRANCIS Attorney and Counsellor at Law, 89.90 Unien Bleck, St. Paul. Dr. John R. French DENTIST 904 Kendrick Bleck (27 B. 7th St) Tel. Cedar 9804 ST. PAUL, MINN DR. W. H. WRIGHT. DENTIST. Phone Nic. 1963 111 So. 6th St. Minneapolis, Minn OVER 05 YEARS! ‘Trace Manns Desicns duis sweeper ear iarteG nd fa sata eee ee Scientific American, erent cae peer ia ee aie sesoneere Now {OTK MN coats en —— Electric Player Planos Regulated. HENRY R. MORGAN. Piano Tuning 244 18th AVE. So. MINNEAPOLIS PHONE NIC. 1354. — SUBSCRIBZ FOR THE STAR. MAKING HISTORY FOR HIS PEOPLE Nolable Series of Aricies by Ralph W. Tyler. TRAINED NEWSPAPER MAN, Business League Promoter and Former By M, BARNETT BORDON. New York.—Probably no series of newspaper articles have attracted so much attention and have been more generally and closely read than those written by the Hon. Ralpb W. ‘Ty- ler describing the material advance- ment of the race in the numerous cities throughout the country which he has visited in the interest of the Na- tional Negro Business league. These articles are full of information not generally known. Indeed, they convey facts and figures about the advance- ment of the race which many of our people in the cities written about were ignorant of themselves. ‘The articles have also served to in- spire many members of the race to engage in business and have inspired others to patronize properly those en- gaged in business. Mr. Tyler ts a trained newspaper writer, with ability to write upon various topics with £ ™> ie a » eT sais ava eo equal facility. In the last year espe clally he has introduced to the reading public a large number of men and wo men who are really doing things of great benefit to the race. He has told more about the development and poss!. bilities which Me within the race's grasp than perhaps any other indi- vidual writer. Ralph W. ‘Tyler was born in Colum- bus, O., and until he was appointed by President Roosevelt to the position of auditor for the navy, which be filled ‘with great credit to the government ‘and to his race, his life and work were spent in bis native city, where no man of the race stood higher in the estima: tion and affections of the people of both races. Too busy boosting others, too intent upon telling what others of his race have done and are doing and too modest to boast of his own labors and achievements, beyond seeing his name at the head of articles he bas written In commendation of others, only a limited number know of bis own work, and he has never taken the time to inform the public of his labors and achievements. As auditor for the navy Mr. Tyler enjoyed the confidence of the White House during both the Roosevelt and Taft administrations, and the number of men and women of the race whom he secured appointment or promotions for, it is claimed by bis friends, ex- ceeds the number any previous Negro federal official can point to. He, it ts said by both white and colored at Washington who know. was always untiring in his efforts to help those of his race, and his activities were not confined alone to securing appoint- ments and promotions. It is very prob- able that many of the race in Wash- ington and In other cities employed by the government miss Mr. Tyler's tn- fluence at the White House. I have frequently met Mr. Tyler and can say truthfully that bis simple, unostentatious manner always im- Pressed me with ‘the fact that he pre- ferred to stand aside and permit others to enjoy prominence while he simply lent bis assistance. His letters, which have given him the title of the Frank Carpenter of the race. have become one of the great features for our news- Papers. Possibly one of the most Iluminating articles written by Mr. Tyler was one on Boley. Okla.. describing that won- derful town. which 1s owned entirely by colored people. This article es- pecially bas attracted the attention of the white press and has been the subject of kindly reference to and praise of the race. The articles on Boley. masterly and complete in thelr corroborative facts, focused the at: tention of thousands upon that pro- gressive town of Oklahoma. It is such articles as these which Mr. Tyler fs writing *hat the race most needs to detract {ts attention from bandicaps to its opportunities. TWIN CITY STAR y —T VICE—NOW Al We approve of the tion of vice in our cit | x the action of Mayor a Martinson of the city i ment also Sheriff Lang y Atty. Robertson of He } o jVice among Negroes } and we do not believe ficials accept any inc Jent conditions, If th stops with the primary Mayor has placed the x tion of Negro clubs u | Welborn and Hardin, Is |White detectives neve ay. y jelubs. We know that | f} tion is sharply drawn, | I} | decause these are incor clubs, and it is better CHAS. SUMNER SMITH uw: controled be: te Editor Smith will attend the Na- tional Negro Press Ass’n, at Musko- gee, Okla. on Aug. 17, 18, and remain about 10 days in the Southland. He was present at the last meetings hed in Chicago and Philadelphia, and was at one time recording secretary of this association which is one of the af- filiated bodies of the National Negro Business League. Leading St. Paul Physician Will At- tend Medical Association. Dr. Valdo Turner will attend the National Medical Association of Ne- gro Physicians, Surgeons and Den- tists, which meets in Raleigh, N. C. from Aug. 20 to 27 inclusive. He wil visit Chicago, Wash. D. C, Phila. Baltimore, Atlantic City, and New York, also take a coast trip to Nor. folk, Va, visiting Hampton Institute and Newport News. Dr. Turner wil join a party at Petersburg, Va, en: route Raligh, returning home. viz Cincinnati and Columbus. Dr, Turner will invite the Association to St. Paul Minn, where the Hospitals of the State and Twin Cities will be open tc them. They may also get the ad- vantage of the trip to the Famous Mayo Bros. Sanitarium at Rochester, Minn. The people of the Twin Cities will be pleased to have in their midst the National Medical Assn. The his. pitality of Minnesota and her beauti- ful scenery are universally known. Welcome tothe Medicos and may Dr. Turner return to prepare for their coming next year. MEETING OF INDEPENDENT POLITICAL LEAGUE SEPT. 7. National Organization of Race Leaders Will Meet In New York. Plans for the seventh annual meeting of the National Independent Political league, Rev. Byron Gunner of HIll- born, N. ¥., president, are maturing. New York city, the home of the league's prevent national organizer, Rev. R. C. Ransom, bas been selected ‘as the place of meeting for this na- tonal convention, ‘The league will hold it as a national conference of colored Americans to confer upon and devise ways and means upon the question of dental of citizenship rights and equal opportunt- ty because of race and color. The fine new Bethel church will be the meeting place and the second week in September the time, probably the 7th ‘and 8th, Just prior to the national Bap- tist convention in Philadelphia, as many of the clergy are expected to at- tend. ‘The appeal is to every citizen of col- or, to churches and literary, civic or equal rights societies. Its sentiment Is thus expressed: “Out of the world’s history of the struggle of races, nationalities and classes of munkind for freedom and ‘equality have come the classic epl- grams, ‘Who would be free themselves ‘first must strike the blow’ and ‘Eternal vigilance Is the price of liberty.’ Who in all the world need heed these slo- gans more than colored Americans, with disfranchisement, Jim Crowism and lynching in the south and denial of civil rights to a greater or less de- gree even In the north on the increase? “Surely organization of colored Amer- Icans for self defense and protection of thelr lives, liberties and rights is neéd- ed, and for this the National Independ- ent Political league, formed in 1908, stands. Come one, come all, to the na- tional conference at Bethel church, New York city. Sept, 7 and 8, and let churches, literary. civic and equal rights socteties send delegates, For par- ticulars address William Monroe Trot- ter, corresponding secretary, 49 Corn- hill, Boston.” Gecarestte of Mime. C:.1: Willne. Although she was away in the West Indles, Mme. C. J. Walker did not for- get to make ample provision for the happiness and comfort of the inmates of the Old Folks’ home and the Or- phans’ home tn Indinnapolis, Ind.. dur- {ng the recent holidays. Mme. Walker also remembered the less fortunate in her former home. St. Louls. throngh the organized charitable work among ber friends in St. Louis. Her example fs worthy of emulation. Gubsoribe fer the Star. Leave © your Subseriptions and Printing at TWIN CITY STAR PRINTERS, 1402 Washington Ave. So. Choice workmanship, Regular Prices. VICE—NOW AND THEN. We approve of the police regula. tion of vice in our city, and endorse the action of Mayor Nye and Chie Martinson of the city police depart ment also Sheriff Langum and County Atty. Robertson of Hennepin County jVice among Negroes is segregated and we do not believe that these of. ficials accept any income from pres: ent conditions, If there is graft it stops with the primary grafters. The Mayor has placed the entire inspec: tion of Negro clubs under Detectives Welborn and Hardin, both Negroes. |White detectives never enter Negro jelubs. We know that this discrimina- |tion is sharply drawn, and should be because these are incorporated Negro clubs, and it is better to have gamb- ling controled by honest and ef- ficient officers, than have it scattered in alleys and private dwellings. The Twin Cities can boast of being free of private crap-games. This statement is true because of the existence of clubs. It is regretted, however, that some proprietors of clubs where wom- ‘en go, continue to hold to “craps,” as their main support. Women do not see these games but they are conduct- ed in the building. Few clubs, high or low, exist where men do not gam- ble. One man, if he is a gambler, has as much right to do so as an other, whether in dress suits or overalls, the game is the same. We hold no brief for gamblers, prostitutes or drunkards. We believe in the suppres- sion of vice, which will never be eliminated. Neither do we tolerate those who hazard and holler when they lose. We stand for fairness. Men of every walk in life visit these clubs, which are patronized according to classification. We shall take a dif- ferent stand when Negroes, who do not patronize clubs, will attempt to se- cure a social center for their race Not a Jim Crow Y. M. C. A., promot- ed by reformers with itching palms, but settlement houses, where all re- spectable persons may enjoy its con- veniences. Some have been recently started and the support given them was “nothing but talk.” Now that the Vice and Graft question is prominent- ly before the people something should be done. We pay no heed to those, who elect themselves as divine and consecrated, or those who have so instantly reformed, but we believe that there are liberal-minded, honest men, who tolerate the faults of the weaker under present circumstances, and who would assist a clean move- ment to make better environment for them. During our newspaper life in this city, we have never attempted such movement, because every sug- gestion has brought forth an eager approval with an application of the solicitor’s job. Everywhere we go among business men they tell us that they meet few Negroes who are not soliciting for charitable institutions. But this game is being blocked. We should have race pride enough to fi- nance our affairs. The Negroes of Boston recently gave a sum of many 0 the Boosting Fund, that is why hey are a factor, We need honest men do “do things.” Enough money nas been collected here to. build a pattleship and we have nothing to show. » We should ask nothing of the Civic and Commerce Assn., but better nousing conditions, and the health ind building laws will soon give us hese. The home-training of children nd the protection of the rising gen- ration should be the slogan of the ace. Let the parents be always true xamples for their children. Train rour daughters to be wives and your ‘ons to be husbands. We will then ind always have clubs and gamblers, | wuffet flats and prostitutes, but also \ greater percentage of well regulated jomes and respectable young men and vomen, We stand for these things ind will not tolerate any persecution »f any club-men, by those who have elfish interests, It is more honorable 0 speculate on the roll of the dice or he turn of a card than to propagate reform movement under the guise f “moral uplift” when the principle notive is to handle somebodys money ind to steal the greater portion of t. NEWSPAPER LAW. The Times at Neosho, Mo., says ‘Judge James Ellison, of the Kansa~ City Court of Appeals, handed down the following decision in the case 0! ©. D. Austin, of Bates County Rec- ord, vs. Burge, other members con- curring, 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 tak- ing it from the postoffice receives a benefit and pleasure arising from such labor and expenditures as fully as if he had appropriated any other prod- uct of another’s labor and by such act he must be held liable for sub- scription price’ We are often asked “How can I send my subscription.” We get all Post Office Orders sent us my mail . S @ irella LUMO ONT) mm ORSETS will give you lithe, uncorseted grace ry and constant comfort, yet mould = your figure to the present fashion. zs They are fitted to your measure in = your own home by a trained corset A iere—the Spirella way. A telephone = call or post-card will bring an expert =f KO to your home to explain the Spirella OP, service and boning in detail. ef’ & Spirella Corset Shop Ge Sy GORA &. ANDERSON Sa 365 Aurora Ave. Ty t Paut, Winn, Creroonnnnonnnnnnonsg) ————_—____-__-_— | et = Furnish Your New ld Home at tl —___ BOUTELL’S 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 YOUNG FOLKS GOING HOUSEKEEPING and TAKE SPECIAL PAINS TO PLEASE THEM FORTY YEARS of making (ay |i COZY HOMES for the people cea eee asf of Minneapolis and the North- JFRBBMIL BS ey Gil a) west is the REASON why we |. este ae Poh ask you to let us START you [ay celtee Ik Hicon ae out RIGHT. This HOME- QQ) Blpr-e-—aoeneengy! MAKING is no EXPERI. @¢-Caipecet ory i MENT with us. We take as [f/ "Wage-u—U Femail much INTEREST in doing it Joe RIGHT, as you do in wanting [/ ||\| [ease it done. We sell nothing but ff] ||| [eum goon FURNITURE, GOOD Hl | ri i i ARPETS, GO - |e 1 TAINS, and” DRAPERIES, Wyoit a a ii GOOD STOVES, RANGES = x and REFRIGERATORS, GOOD CROCKERY and GLASS- WARE and GOOD COOKING UTENSILS, and when we START you out we build the foundation RIGHT. NOW 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. 208 HENNEPIN AVENUE JOHN A. DICKERSON, Prop. $A —$——_. THE FRANCE CAFE CHOP-SUFY -- VOCAL ENTERTAINFR 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 $$ oo FERNANDO ANDERSON, Marchant Tallor CALL AND SEE MY ADVANCED STYLES FOR FALL AND WINTER. WORK DE- SIGNED FOR LADIES AND GENTLE- MEN. CUT AND MADE IN MY WORK- SHOP. 248 Ist Ave. No., Next fo Dr. Judy’s Office Residence 413 11th Ave. No. Residence Phone N. W. Hyland 16¢ Office phones, N. W. Hyland 664, “ alii T. 8. North 304, ome BANL W. RAYNOR Ss ey Embalmeras Undertaker = |” Private Chapel. Galle answered Wg promptly Day or Night. Livery fur- pe nished for Weddings, Parties, etc. 317 Plymeuth Ave. No. Minneapolis, Minn, DAN’L W. RAYNOR. _ | WHY DON’T ae] vou us he |) i — EUREKA COMB? Tt will produce for you a heavy growth of straight, silky hair, no loubt about it. Just comb your hair with it. No harmful effects. Guaranteed by Eureka Comb Company. The best on the market for its purposes. Agent—MRS. R. Z. TAYLOR 718 Bryant Ave. No., Minneapolis _N. W. Telephone Hyland 3056 ’ =i} | { Defective Pag THE TWIN CITY STAR Vol. 4, Friday, Aug. 14, 1914. No. 43. Ratered in the Post Office at Min- neapolis as second class matter. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA EDITORIAL ASSN. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 1419 Washington Ave. S80. Minne sapolie. Minn. ‘Subscription by Mall, Postpaid. — ONB YEAR ...........0c00005 $200 SIX MONTHS ...........00c0004 1.20 ‘THREE MONTHS ............. 65 CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTIONS ..$2.60 ABVERTISING RATES. ‘Wedding Announcements, Fifty Cents Card of Thanks ..........0ne Dollar In Memoriam - - One Dollar Business Announcements, One Dollar Birth, Bethrothal, Marriage, and Death Notices ........00+++++ Ome Dollar Complimentary and Obituary Resolu- tions, Two Dollars One inch, one insertion, Fifty Cents Liberal discount given on 3, 6, 9, 1 year contracts Want Ads . Twenty-five Cents Reading Notices, per line, Five Cents Adress all mail to Twin City Star 1419 Washington Ave. So, Minne apolis, Minn. 1402 WASHINGTON AVE. 80. St. Paul Office, 89 Union Blk. No advertisement inserted without eash fn advance. The struggle for today, is not al- together for today; it 1s for a vast tuture—Abraham Lincoln. Hon. John M. Langston, a Negro, made a fight in Congress for the main- tainance of a credible merchant marine service. It was not worth considera- tion then, but now the value of gov- ernment control of merchant ships is unquestionably proven in present international war. THE NEGRO’S POSITION. Both the Republican and the Pro- gressive parties are showing in cer- tain sections of the country, that they are not bidding for the Negro vote because where they have met they have repudiated the Negro's support. They are not averse to receiving the Negro’s vote, but they seen» bent on eliminating him from any patricipa. tion in the parties’ councils and con- ventions. Just here it appears to us that the Negro should get busy, in every place and organize, so that whatever of pro: test they may make will have some weight. We certainly can't hope to mak any decided impression anywhere un: less we can clearly show that we car deliver the goods. There is not any class of people in the country, who seem to be s¢ little concerned about their politica interests the Negro. The great bulk of the leaders, a well as the followers, seem to regar¢ politics more as a selfish considera tion than as a general good, an¢ where they might accomplish som¢ sort af results they are almost en tirely indifferent to qualifying them: selves to be able to vote in any o} the elections. Here in Newport News where there is as little opposition to allowing the Negro to qualify himself, there ar but a handful of Negroes, who havi shown enough interest to take ad. vantage of the situation. Tt matters not what might be done to show the average Negro, the im. portance of making himself a citizer indeed and in truth, it does not seem possible to arouse him from his sell imposed indifference. —Newport News, (Va.) Star. RECOGNITION. We have made strenuous attempts to secure political recognition for Negroes. It has been that we were told that those menial jobs, such as assistant janitors, ete, covered the political dispensation to the race. As often before stated we made a fight for recognition in the high up coun- cils of every party. The members of the Repulican State Central Commit- tee, who remembered the work of the Star and its Editor, took up this mat- ter, We were asked to name a man, and we offered the name of Hon. W. T. Francis of St, Paul, who is known to every Negro of the State and re- spected by both races. Att'y Francis had not given the idea any thought, and he was placed on the State Cen- tral Committee as a member-at-large. We feel that this is worth mention- ing, because it is one of our greatest services to our race and our friends. We thank the members of the com- mittee for this recognition of the Negro 2s 2 political factor. Pm ine : rs i adie 5 ts - Ne 7 sy EDITOR J. QUINCY ADAMS The veteran journalist of the race. Editor of “The Appeal” of St. Paul, Minn, Brother of Hon. Cyrus Field JAdams. Editor Adams of the Appeal is one of the founders of the First Negro ated with the Louisville Bulletin for some years prior to his coming to St. Paul, where he began the Western Appeal in 1887. He is universally Known for his exposure and condem- nation of discriminations against Negroes. He has made a host of friends in the Northwest where he is admired for his gentlemanly bearing and even disposition. He has a good printing business in connection with his publication. His family—a wife, two daughters and a son, is among the best in the community. It is pleas- ing to note that Brother Adams has been very friendly to The Star, whose relationship has been that of a fair competitor. We can say that the Twin City Negro Press Assn. The Appeal and Star, meets very often, and everything is harmonious, be- cause J. Q. is a gentleman to the man- ner born and the Star is fortunate to have located adjacent to such an ad- mirable contemporary. AT THE CLOSED GATE OF IUSTICE. To be a Negro in a day like this Demands forgiveness. Bruised with blow on blow, Betrayed, like him whose woe-dim- med eyes gave bliss, Still must one succor those who brought one low, To be a Negro in a day like this. To be a Negro in a day like this Demands rare _patience—patience that can wait In utter darkness. 'Tis the path to miss, And knock, unheeded, at an iron gate, To be a Negro in a day like this To be a Negro in a day like this Demands strange loyalty. We serve a flag Which is to us white freedom's em: phasis. Ah! one must love when truth anc justice lag, To be a Negro in a day like this. To be a Negro in a day like this— Alas! Lord God, what evil have we done? Still shines the gate, all gold and ame thyst, But I pass by, the glorious goal un: won, “Merely a Negro"—in a day like this —James D. Corrothers in The Century. TOPSY TURVY. One of our exchanges, The Gem City Bulletin, of Palaska, Fla., is re- sponsible for the following: Clarksville, Tenn, July 27—Lee Varner, seventeen, white, son of a Prominent farmer, was shot and killed this morning by a mob of Negroes after an alleged criminal as- sault on a 12-year-old Negro girl. The uncle of the girl admitted that .he fired the shot that killed the boy. A coroner's jury returned a verdict of “justifiable homicide.” Great Caesar's ghost! To think of it! A Negro mob lynching a white man and a white jury returning a ver- dict of justifiable homicide. The next we expect to hear is that the Jews are murdering and pillaging Russians or that Emmeline Pankhurst is teaching domestic science. The world is sure- ly out of joint. —The Petersburg Virginian. ‘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. The club men must “hang together. Jor hang separately.” =, Latest War Bulletin—The French ‘are taking Zumalweiss. TWIN CITY STAR HIGH AIM OF W. P. TERRELL.; 4 FRATERNAL G, U. O. of O. F. Tr College Career and Educational Werk of a Native Fort Worth (Tex.) Boy, | We are appalled ; Prairle View. ‘Tex.-The Suite Nor | of facts covering th mal and Industrial college iweated bere | tion of the Grand 1 and bearing the uame of thix town. | Odd Fellows contain Se ee re ae as it | ial in tast week’s Att le y ung mn who bas oni gained distinction In bis speeint tine | URder the caption WT of work. W. P. Terrell in the pro | THE LIGHT.” Cai fessor of mechanics and xuperinten. | that the greatest fr: dent of the mechanical department at | tion among our peo} the Prairle View college, and Is well | must be sacrificed tc fitted for the position. ama | 1F Power and offic fe was born at Fort Worth, in 1 state, thirty years ago. His father | “ar Edward H. Mo has been principal of the Fort Wortb Bese rent high school for colored people for the | WhO has had his no past thirty-two years. Professor Ter. | Of the organization | rell’s grandfather was the late Alex- | quarter of a century; ¥ as ander Terrell, a prominent deacon tm the Baptist church at Anderson, Tex. and widely known for his many ex. cellent traits of character. His mater nal grandfather was Dr. Pierre Landry of New Orleans, La., and was one time mayor of Donaldsonville, La. and a state senator. Young Mr. Terrell set his aim high. After completing the high school course in 1901, young Mr. Terrell en- tered the Kansas State Agricultural college at Manhattan, Kan. where he took the course in mechanical engineer. ing and graduated in 1904 as the salu. tatorian of his class, and also recelved the degree of bachelor of science. He was very popular as a student and a member of the Webster Literary society of the college, and was captain of the school battalion. In the fall of 1904 Professor Terrell entered the Massachusetts Institute of ‘Technology, where he graduated two years Inter in mechanical engineering. Before coming here Mr. Terrell was 8 machinist helper for the Texas and Pacific company in Fort Worth, time Keeper for the Holbrook. Cabot and Rollins corporation in Boston. and also served the Hydroelectric Installation company at Sewell Falls, Concord, N. H. This latter company built the Charles river dam at Boston. At Lynn. Mass., he was draftsman for the Gen- eral Electric company. Mr. Terrell spent a year at the Massachusetts In stitute of Technology studying struc tural engineering. In addition to Professor ‘Terrell's regular departmental work at the Prairie View college, he ix responstble for all architectural and engineering repair work. The number of In: structors in Professor Terrell’s depart ment has been donbled since be took charge and the work put upon a firm basis with the most approved modert ‘methods. He is an associate member ‘of the American Institute of Blectrica ‘Engineers and a member of the Na. ‘tlonal Geographic society. NATIONAL LEAGUE SOCIAL SCIENCE PRIZE WINNERS. Misa Madree Penn and Maynard Jones Win Awards. New York.—The National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes an- nounces the award of the prizes offer- ed in the social sclence scholarship contest recently held by the league. ‘There were two prizes of $50 and $25 to be awarded to the students of three of the Negro colleges who made the best standing in examination in ele mentary economics, elementary soclolo- gy and who presented the best book review of Devine’s “Misery and Its Causes.” ‘The contestants answered ten ques- tions tn economics. five questions in soctology and presented a written re- view of the book. Students from the following colleges were in the contest: Virginia Union university. Howard university and Morehouse college. ‘The contest was open to students also from Talladega college. Talladega. Ala.. and Paine college. Augusta. Ga. but no students from these two Insti tutions entered the contest. All of these colleges are affiliated with the National league and are co-operating in the effort to develop social service training for Negro youth. ‘The first prize of $50 was awarded to Miss Madree Penn of Howard unt- versity. Washington, and the second prize of $25 to Maynard H. Jackson of Morehouse colleze. Atlanta, Ga. ‘The following named persons were the Judges who awarded the prizes: Professor Jeremiah W. Jenks, New York university: Mra. M.G. Worthing: ton, New York School of Philanthropy, and Dr. George E. Alay s, "isk ont- versity. director of the Natioual League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes. Large Interest bas been manifested In the contest, and the friends of the two students who have been awarded the prises are rejoicing in their success, A FRATERNAL TRAVESTY. G. U. O. of O. F. Treasury Depleted Pa ee ee Ee We are appalled at the statement of facts covering the present condi- tion of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows contained in the editor- ial in last week’s Atlanta Independent under the caption “THE TRUTH IS THE LIGHT.” Can it be possible that the greatest fraternal organiza- tion among our people in the world must be sacrificed to satisfy the lust for power and office by one individ- ual, Edward H. Morris, of Chicago, the present Grand Master; a man who has had his nose in the trough of the organization for more than a quarter of a century; who has had all the honors and their accompanying emolutions that it was possible to get by means that were fair and some that were foul, and who now appears to be determined to hold his present office for life, or ruin the greatest opportunity that the Negro has for ood in organized effort. We are surprised to learn the condi- tion to which Morris has reduced the Odd Fellows during his past four years administration as shown by the following paragraph from the Atlanta Independent’s editorial: “Our information is that the Treas- ury of the Sub-Committee is prac- tically depleted. The administration is not able to meet the legitimate ex- penses of the order. It has not only wiped out the $40,000.00 surplus re- ceived from the Houston administra- tion, but it has spent the entire re- ceipts for the four years, and is not able now to meet its obligations. Now this is the truth. We know about the annual receipts of the order, and either Morris’ people have collected this money and spent it, or it is owed by the subordinate branches. It is up to the administration to show who is indebted by itemized statement to the order for legal obligations. But the public cannot expect an adminis- tration that holds its life by force to economically or wisely spend their money, so it is evident, and obviously so, that it is not the cost of the Su- preme Court that wiped out the Hous- ton surplus and depleted the treas- ury.” We read from subsequent paraeraph in the Independent that the Supreme Court has been a rather small item considering its worth, as compared with the expenditure of over $150,000 to run the Odd Fellows Journal to secure delegates to the B. M. C,, at Boston We met the Supreme Court when in St. Paul to codify its laws. The principle of government of the Odd Fellows is the same as that of our National Government. Those who are affected by decisions from all Su- preme bodies are always for their overthrowal. Hence’the Court should have many enemies, We have heard Hon. W. R. Morris, and Hon. W. T. Francis of our city praise the Su- preme Court, and tell of its accomp- lishments, and to our recollection the Court was instituted by Grand Mas- ter Morris, with Ben. J. Davis of At- lanta as Chief Justice, it was believed that Davis and Morris would ex- change positions at the last B. M. C.. at Georgia, but the slate was broken: Morris refused to step out and he ad- journed the convention without an election, holding his position by pow- ers invested. His brother did not ap- Prove his action. The affair was a disgrace to the order and the white newspapers gave it wide publicity. But whether the Court is necessary or not, where is that money?. If Boss Ed. could go to Georgia and hold his own, we fear he can go to Boston and re-elect himself even if by con- |fusion, and abolish the Supreme |Court. Edward Morris is King of the G. U. O. of O. F.” and the King can do no wrong; but the divine right of kings has caused some trouble in Europe recently as well as in olden days. We hope not to have razors drawn at this BM. C, if so. in- stead of G. U. O. for Grand United Order, we suggest D. D. D. for Damn Divided Disturbance, if these tactics prevail in the future. Let the prin- ciples remain Grand; its members United, and the Order of Odd Fel- lows the most constructive organiza- tion of Negroes in the world. Editors Ben Davis can do effective work with those X-ray editorials, and his “good old Georgia” delegation will keep the Two Points of View. “American women spend more money om clothes today than they ever spent and very much more than they should spend in many cases.” said a Fifth avenue modiste. “A $200 dress worn by the wife of a man whose income 1s, say, $100 a week, looks unbecoming and extravagant. One of my custom ers, wearing for the first time an Im- ported robe trimmed with skunk, said fo her husband. with whom she was walking: ‘How people stare at my new dress! 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