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MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL Defective Page TEETH TOPICS DISCUSSED Speakers at Second Annual Meeting of Thrifty Organization of Professional Men Emphasize the Importance of Sound Teeth—Dr. D. A. Ferguson of Richmond, Va. Elected President. Many human ills, regardless of race, may be traced to poor teeth or to the early loss of teeth, due to neglect and ignorance. Sound teeth are assets of untold value, and the dentist is a real public servant. How to promote better oral hygiene among the masses and how to create more unity of interest among colored dentists of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia were some of the important problems that were thoroughly and interestingly discussed at the second annual convention of the Tri-State Dental association, which recently held a three day session at Bay Shore hotel, Buckroe, Va. "The best ever" describes the 1914 convention, and Buckroe Beach has been selected for the next meeting place. Dr. D. A. Ferguson, Richmond, Va., called the convention to order. The invocation was offered by Dr. Dudley of Roanoke. Frank D. Banks, head bookkeeper in the treasurer's office of Hampton institute, delivered an address of welcome, which was responded to by Dr. T. W. Edwards of Washington. Dr. Park Tancil of Washington read a paper on "Progressive Dentistry." The discussion was opened by Dr. D. A. Ferguson and was carried on by Dr. A. O. Reid of Baltimore, Dr. Dudley of Roanoke, Dr. E. L. H. Rance of Suffolk and Dr. R. C. Brown of Richmond. "The Lone Practitioner" was discussed in detail by Dr. T. A. Stevens of Virginia and also by Dr. O. R. Johnson, Dr. C. C. Fry, Dr. Dudley, Dr. J. M. G. Ramsey and Dr A. O. Reid. Among the visitors to the dental convention were Lawyer J L. Pollard of Richmond; Rev. A. A. Graham, pastor of Zion church, Phoebus; Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, president St. Luke's bank, Richmond; Lawyer Thomas Newsome of Newport News, Dr. Dunstan of Raleigh, N. C. Dr. E. L. H. Rance read a paper on "Ethics in Dentistry," the discussion of which was opened by Dr. R. C. Brown. Dr. C. C. Fry spoke on "The Business Side of Dentistry." His paper was discussed by Dr. Reid, Dr. Barrier, Dr. Edwards, Dr. Dudley, Dr. Ramsey and Dr. Stevens. The nomination committee, consisting of Drs. C. A. Gray, A. O. Reld and R. C. Brown, reported the following officers for the ensuing term: Dr. D. A. Ferguson, Richmond, president; Dr. C. S. Wormley, Washington, vice president; Dr. J. M. G. Ramsey, Richmond, secretary, and Dr. A. O. Reld, Baltimore, treasurer. The following members were elected to the executive board: Dr. C. C. Fry, Dr. R. C. Brown, Dr. A. O. Reld, Dr. G. H. Butcher, Dr. J. M. Wilkins and Dr. E. R. Dudley. The names of new members submitted and reported upon favorably were Dr. S. F. Coppage, Dr. E. D. Downing, Dr. E. R. Dudley, Dr. W. T. Lovette, Dr. J. L. McGriff, Dr. S. A. Thomas, Dr. A. E. Gaskins and Dr. R. J. Brown. The convention indorsed Dr. R. C. Brown as a delegate to the international hygiene congress, including the oral and dental hygiene congress, which will meet in Lyons, France, Sept. 24 to 28. Delegates elected to attend the National Medical association meeting, which will be held in Raleigh, N. C., Aug. 25 to 27, were Dr. R. A. Ferguson, Dr. J. M. G. Hamsey and Dr. J. M. Wilkins. Resolutions on the death of Dr. Peter B. Ramsey of Richmond, who was an honorary member of the Tristate Dental Association, were adopted. "Young ladies," said the dean of a certain woman's college to the senior class on its first Sunday gathering, "all of you who do not care to go to church may step out into the corridor." About sixty of the eighty odd girls made a pempt exodus. "Now, ladies," said the dean to the plous twenty-five who liked religion, "you may all do as you like. The other sixty will be married to chapel. They need it."—Woman's Home Company. SMOKE THE RELIABLE 5c SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 50 HONORED IN NATIVE TOWN. How Dr. S. L. Edwards Delights to Serve Hia Home Folks. Anderson, S. C.-The number of professional men of our race who, after obtaining their education, locate in their native homes to pursue their profession, as a rule is few. This is, however, not true of Dr. S. L. Edwards of this city, who was born and reared here and has his place of business only a few blocks from the house in which he was born. The general public points with pride to the fact that unlike many persons of prominence he is contented to live and do business among the people of his boyhood days, by whom he is honored and highly respected. After completing the public school course in this city Dr. Edwards pursued a course of study at Knox institute, Athens, Ga., and then entered the dental department of Meharry Medical college at Nashville, Tenn., where his ability was so pronounced that he was made a member of the dental faculty. As a professor in that department he raised it to a standard that has made it the envy of other dental schools. In 1909 Dr. Edwards appeared before the state board of dental examiners of South Carolina and had the distinction of passing with the highest average made that year. As a very young man Dr. Edwards always seemed to be fired with the determination to be something, and to do something for the race with which he is identified. The success that he has achieved in his chosen profession demonstrates that S. L. EDWARDS, D. D. S. he has not swerved from his original determination. He was married Nov. 16, 1910, to Miss Zadie M. Chancellor. He is a regular attendant at the meetings of the National Medical association, and his papers and discussions are always listened to with marked attention, because his practical experience has fitted him to speak with authority. On most occasions when he is visiting the state association meetings, and the annual meetings of the National Medical association, he is accompanied by Mrs. Edwards, who is greatly interested in these organizations and the part which Dr. Edwards takes in helping to make the program of the sessions attractive and instructive. The membership of the association is increasing, and public interest in its annual meetings is widely felt. BIG EVENTS OF THE MONTH AMONG OUR INSTITUTIONS. Organized Business and Professional Men and Women to Compare Notes. August is the month of big annual meetings among our business and professional men and women and some of the large secret societies. The Knights Templars and Nobles of the Mystic Shrine have already held their conventions in Pittsburgh, likewise the National Association of Colored Women's clubs, which met at Wilberforce university the first week in the month. Simultaneously from Aug. 17 to 22 there will be held at Muskgoose, Okla., the annual meeting of the National Negro Press association, the National Negro Business league, the National Bar association, the National Funeral Directors' association and the National Bankers' association. The National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses will hold its seventh annual convention at Norfolk, Va., in the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church from Aug. 18 to 20, inclusive. The National Medical association will meet in Raleigh, N. C., on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The sessions will be held in the chapel of Shaw university. At Norfolk, Va., beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 25, the grand lodge of Elks will hold its fifteenth annual convention. 1 never knew any man in my life who could not bear another's misfortunes perfectly like a Christian.—Alexander Pope. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. AUGUST 21, 1914. PROMINENT AMONG WORLD'S ARTISTS Great Interest Shown In Painting by Former Pittsburgh Boy, Whose Recent Picture, "Jesus at the House of Lazarus," Created Big Sensation in World's Art Metropolis. Of the American artists who are seeking fame at the world's art metropolis, Paris, it has remained for an American Negro to carry off the prize, says the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He is a son of a bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal church. His name is Henry O. Tanner. His salon picture, over which the European critics are enthusiastic, is called "Jesus at the House of Lazarus." The old Biblical saw that a prophet is not without honor but in his own country has been well borne out in the case of Henry O. Tanner. To mention his name in any assemblage of American connoisseurs is to receive a frank stare of ignorance. To mention his name in an assemblage of European artists is to encounter at once frank acknowledgment that you are speaking of a present day master. He was born in 1859. For more than a quarter of a century he has been painting industriously, and many of his best canvases are hung in leading museums both here and abroad. Yet none of the recent books on American artists more than mention him. One work of this kind refers to him incidentally in these words: "A picture by H. O. Tanner, painted with all the oriental surroundings, but with strong religious feeling." This writer says: "His work is curious technically. We stand before a knowledge, solid and sure of itself. The weighty strokes, which, when seen from near by, resemble a veneer of mahogany, evidently come from a flowing and unctuous brush. Through the thick paint there plays a soft light which models the outlines in chiaroscuro." Another critic said of him: "Mr. Tanner is a dreamer and a worker. He works diligently and with a good will, but he produces only two or three canvases a year. 'Because I paint laboriously,' he said with a charming modesty. I should rather say 'scrupulously.' He reflects long upon a subject until he is permeated with the spirit of it. He searches out its intimate poetry, at the same time carefully studying its psychological aspect, and even after the general effect has been established he returns to it again and again, tirelessly seeking to improve upon it. I find in his talent something of the genius of Brumbert." In striking contrast to the judgment of this critic who can liken Tanner only to the great Rembrandt are the things written about the artist by American critics. Unable to gainay that his "Jesus at the House of Lazarus" is by far the premier among all the exhibitions of American artists at the Paris salon this year one of them can find little more to say of the picture than that the Mary in the picture only expresses irritability in her face and that Martha seems to be bringing in a dish of ice cream. This critic pretends to find many other "anachronisms." He thinks that the interior of Lazarus' house suggests the nineteenth century more than it does the first that the Lazarus is a portrait of the artist himself and that the other figures in the picture are portraits of modern persons. The story of Tanner's life is within itself interesting. He was born in Pittsburgh, his father being a leading Negro ecclesiastic. One afternoon he was walking with the bishop in a Philadelphia park when he saw an artist at work painting a hillside. He was then five years old. That night he took a piece of awning from the back of a kitchen door for a canvas and the back of an old geography, with a hole jabbed through it for his thumb, as a palette. He tried to mix some colors on the geography back with but indifferent success. Later he made the acquaintance of C. H. Shearer, a prominent Philadelphia artist, through whose friendship and influence he was admitted to the Philadelphia School of Fine Arts. Finally, in 1891, after many vclssitudes and much living on starvation rations, he had accumulated enough money to take him to Europe. He started for Earls Jan. 4. 1891. He lived very frugally in the French capital, studying at the Academie Julian. He struggled along unnoticed until a sketch, very much to his own surprise, won him a prize in an annual competition. For many years he was confronted by the most disheartening obstacles. He lived on even less than had marked the "starvation time" in the United States. He got typhoid fever and almost died. After a brief visit to Philadelphia he returned to Paris. Then he painted his first great picture, "Daniel in the Lions' Den." His next great picture was "The Resurrection of Lazarus," his first to be purchased for the Luxembourg collection. This made him. He decided then upon a visit to the Holy Land to study the original settings of Bible themes. CAPABLE MAN ON THE JOB. Notable Work of Dr. Robert T. Burt in Clarksville, Tenn. Clarksville, Tenn.-There are few states of its size which have to their credit a larger number of business and professional men of wide influence and ability than is true of Tennessee. Her educational institutions, churches and agricultural interests are manned by some of the most experienced men and women among our people in this country. The largest publishing house in the world owned and operated by colored men is in this state. One of the best medical colleges and also one of the leading institutions of learning is the proud heritage of Tennessee. In this thrifty community we have one of the leading physicians of our race in the person of Dr. Robert T. Burt, M. D., a graduate of the Meharry Medical college, Nashville, Tenn. He is well prepared for the work which he is doing so successfully among our people. He is a postgraduate of the Harvard Medical school, a former president of the Tennessee State Medical association and former state vice president of the National Medical association. Dr. Burt's activities are many and varied. He is the surgeon in chief of BOBERT T. BURT, M. D. the Home infirmary in this town. It is the only hospital of any kind here. The Home infirmary is a two story brick structure of fifteen rooms and is a credit to the race. It is meeting the needs of the people in a most satisfactory way. In the business arena Dr. Burt is the proprietor of the magnificent office building which bears his name. It is a two story edifice made of cement and brick, containing twenty-two rooms. The Rudolph Hook company, a wealthy firm of white men engaged in the tobacco business, occupies offices in the Burt building. All the tenants in the building are white people except the proprietor and Dr. S. Jefferson. Dr. Burt is well and favorably known among business and professional men throughout the state. His success has been earned by hard work, and he knows how to encourage the young men and women of the race who are making the struggle upward against great odds. The Stick For Wives In the old Anglo-Norman marriage ceremony the gentlewoman used to promise her husband to be buxom "unto my gentil manne." The word buxom corresponds to the modern German blegsam, meaning bending or pliant, and the old English was "buskum," all of which goes to show that things must have been very pleasantly ordered in the good old days that are dead and gone. According to the old English law, which is still unrescinded in the statute book, the "gentil manne" was allowed to beat his gooode wife with a stick the diameter of which did not exceed a quarter of an inch.—New York World. AT TRIAL OF JOHN BROWN. Coachman For Judge Richard Parker, Who Presided at the Trial of the Hero of Harper's Ferry, Tells Thrilling Story—Hale and Hearty at Seventy-six Years of Age. Alliance, O.—One of the most highly esteemed colored men in this city is Presley Dunwood, whose life story is a most interesting bit of information. His memory is intimately linked with the daring dash of John Brown of Harpers Ferry, which gave the tocsin of the bloody civil war. Presley Dunwood was the servant of Judge Richard Parker, the noted jurist, who presided at the trial of John Brown. In giving brief bits of information concerning his early career Mr. Dunwood says: "I was born in Clark county, Va., in 1838 and taken from my mother when one year old. At the age of seven I was 'hired out,' in 1851-2 being with a man named Isaac Gantz. In 1853-4 I was 'hired' to Henry Hose of Perrysville, Va. In 1855 I was with John Shumetz and in 1856-7 was 'hired' with a man named Henry Hess in Loudoun county, Va. In 1857 there was a division of the men in some way, and I fell to the ownership of Judge Richard Parker of Winchester. Judge Parker had judicial charge of the courts of both Jefferson and Frederick counties. "John Brown with his handful of men came to the neighborhood of Harpers Ferry on Sunday, Oct. 16, 1859, and on Monday morning at 1 o'clock made his charge and by morning gained possession of the arsenal. There was fighting with much excitement up to 3 o'clock, when a company of Washington marines came up and captured Brown and his men. Brown had with him but eighteen men. "I believe he expected many more, but was betrayed. They did not show up as promised or anticipated. Hayward Shepherd was the first man to be shot in that day of turmoll. He was the toll keeper of the Maryland bridge, as it was called. Brown and his men coming up to Harpers Ferry from the Maryland side. Shepherd would not give up the keys to the bridge to Brown and his men, and he was shot. "The trial of Brown and the men captured with him was held at Charlestown, in Jefferson county. I had charge of Judge Parker's carriage and drove him to and from the courthouse to his home every day during the trial. I often saw John Brown during this time, but did not hear any of the evidence in the trial, as colored people were not allowed in the courthouse. We were given to understand that Brown and his men had attacked the government. I was told the life of the judge was threatened, but I never saw any trouble while driving to and from the courthouse. The trial of Brown alone lasted a period of three weeks and the trial of those with him about three weeks more—six weeks in all. "The men were condemned to death, and Brown was the first to be hanged. Seven men in all were hanged, the hanging having taken place on Dec. 2, 1850. John Brown's wife came and received his body. Parker was not in sympathy with the south in the matter of slavery, but had to do his duty as a judge. "Following the hanging of Brown and his men, slaves were sold rapidly, many owners realizing the probabilities the future held in store. After the election of Lincoln as president there was no sale for slaves at all." "At the beginning of the war I was pressed into the Confederate army and was with that army in the first battle of Bull Run. Following a big fight about Winchester, I was captured by a company of the Forty-sixth Pennsylvania volunteers under command of Captain Benjamin W. Morgan, and from that time on I was in the Union army, however, not an enlisted man. I was in the battle at Cedar Mountain, the second Bull Run fight, and saw much of the fight at Antietam. "After the war I accompanied Captain Morgan to Pittsburgh and worked for him for several years, he being engaged in business there, conducting a confectionery store. In 1868, knowing where my mother was, I brought her to Pittsburgh and was with her and cared for her until her death in 1901. A pension had been obtained for moth- er. My brother Jim was a soldier in the Union army, he being killed in the battle at Petersburg. "After mother's death I left Pittsburgh, coming to Lisbon, and for some years worked at the Hostetter House. Two years ago I came to Alliance from Lisbon with Claud Hasbrouck, and I have since remained here. I never went to school a day in my life, but can read and write, a good old Presbyterian lady at Winchester in about 1860 teaching me to read from the Bible and also to write. I have seen Abraham Lincoln, Johnston, Lee, Grant and others of the noted generals of that day. I have seen President Wilson's father and heard him preach, he having lived and preached in Virginia in that region where my younger years were passed." "MOTHER" ZION'S NEW HOME Progress of Well Known Religious Corporation In New York. The corporation of the Mother A. M. E. Zion church has purchased the building of the Church of the Redeemer in West One Hundred and Thirty-sixth street, near Seventh avenue, New York. Alterations are to be made as follows: The roof is to be raised and galleries erected, electric lights will be installed and decorations are to be up to the modern idea. The building when completed will have a seating capacity of from twelve to fifteen hundred, and the members of the famous old Mother Zion will have one of the most REV. J. W. BROWN. beautiful edifices in New York city. It is located convenient to all car lines in the heart of the densely populated Harlem district and in easy reach of its communicants. These transactions speak well for the progressive idea of the pastor, the Rev. J. W. Brown, formerly of Rochester, and his able staff of officials. The church in West Eighty-ninth street, which is valuable, will be sold. Aside from the possession of this property, Zlon owns other properties of value and is considered one of the wealthiest churches of the denomination. It was founded in 1709, the first church being built at the corner of Church and Leonard streets in 1800. It was rebuilt in 1820. The first annual conference was organized in 1821, and the church was burned down in 1839 and again rebuilt in 1840. The Sabbath school was organized in 1845, and in 1864 the church was moved to Tenth and Bleecker streets. From there it was removed in 1904 to its present site in West Eighty-ninth street. The present membership is about 900. There is no doubt that the glad tidings of its advancement will be heralded abroad throughout the country. It is expected that the building will be ready for occupancy by Easter Sunday. The present members of the board of trustees are B. D. Fenderson, Charles C. Groce, Andrew Mead, James E. Nickson, Alonzo A. Rives, William H. DeKalb, R. Herbert Porter, Marcus J. Baker, Louis M. Fenderson and James Chase. Mme. Minnie Johnson is organist and directress. The late E. V. C. Eato was for thirty-five years a member of the board of trustees. Bad Enough. "I've written a song." "Then be satisfied with that. Don't insist on singing it also." -Detroit Free Press. LIFE IS SHORT. Mark how fleeting and paltry is the estate of man-yesterday in embryo, tomorrow a mummy or ashes. So for the hair's breadth of time assigned to thee live rationally, and part with life cheerfully, as drops the ripe olive, extolling the season that bore it and the tree that matured it.-Marcus Aurelius Antonius. GO! Fathers! Mothers! Listen! Do You Remember How Pleased You Were When Father and Mother took You to the Fair? You will never forget that delightful trip, will You? For weeks before you dreamed and talked about it. Thousands of air castles were built only to be replaced by a thousand others. The ideas impressed upon your mind then will last through life. Children are no different today. They crave entertainment and the sight of things unusual. The Minnesota State Fair is the place for children this year. A great educational show has been substituted for the one on the Pike of former years. All entertainment is to be clean, forceful, inspiring. On Wonderway, at the lip of the Lagoon, there will be a gigantic model of the Panama Canal, designed by the architect who drew the original plans for the United States War Department. A menagerie of wild beasts, taken from one of the largest zoological parks in America, is to be shown also. Other shows of a like nature will be provided. Just back of the grandstand is a roller coaster, nearly half a mile long, where old folks and young folks will have the time of their lives taking the dips and turns. There will be a troupe of racing dogs, horses taking part in a hurdle race around the race track, a balloon man who makes eight parachute drops from a balloon at one time, a big herd of educated elephants, and May Wirth, the greatest lady bareback rider in the world. To cap the feature program the best auto racing program ever held at the Minnesota State Fair will be given Saturday, Sept. 12. Barney Oldfield, Louis Bisbrow, Ed Rickenbacher, Eddie Hearne, Johnny Raimey, Bill Knipper, Fred Horey, and Joe Cleary, are some of the great speed kings who will fight for supremacy on that day. On the opening day all children accompanied by adults will be admitted free. Don't forget your boys and girls. LET'S GO! MINNESOTA STATE FAIR AND EXPOSITION Hamline, Sept. 7-12. 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, Chair- man, Kenneth Hamiltin, A. V. Hall, Edward McHunt, James Combs, Dr. J. R. French, R. S. Stokes Tickets, 50 Cents FIFTH AVE. SOUTH AND TWENTY-FOURTH STREET A GOOD TIME AND A PLEASANT EVENING T. E. Cason, Mgr. Earl C. Cason, Ass't Mgr. J. F. Stevens, Leader 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 Chas. Sumner Smith. Rev. and Mrs. M. W. Withers has moved to their residence, 2466 17th Ave. S. Phone Drexel 600. Rev. Woodvine Ball of Utica, New York, will preach at Zion Baptist Church Sunday night. Miss Adina Adams gave a very unique affair Saturday afternoon in honor of the visiting girls in the Twin Cities. It was in the form of a card-cabaret. The Misses Clio Hunton, Ruth Boger, Helena Lowe, rendered vocal solos and the Misses Eydyth Moore and Mae Williams entertained at the piano. The afternoon was spent very pleasantly by all. Miss Lillian McCoy entertained Friday evening in honor of the visiting Misses. The feature of the evening was dancing and the evening was very enjoyably spent. MINNEAPOLIS NEWS. SIGNED EDITORIALS. Miss Lena Smith, 3621 4th Avenue, gave a luncheon Wednesday afternoon in honor of Miss Rena Branham. Miss Albreta Bell gave a dancing party Wednesday evening. There were about 80 young people present and they enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Miss Selena Newman gave a card party Tuesday evening in honor of the Misses Laura Robinson, Rena Branham, Webster, Bertha Webb. Prizes were given to the Misses Bertha Webb, and Laura Robinson. Mrs. Dennis will give a breakfast Sunday morning in honor of the visiting girls. Mr. Jas. J. Roberts, will leave with his uncle, officer Jos. A. Roberts, to visit Dr. Henry Roberts at Indianapolis, Ind. They will motor to Cincinnati, O., to spend a day, thence to their home Chilicothe, O., to visit relatives. Rev. and Mrs. W. R. Donovan have moved to their new residence, 2018 James Ave. No. Mrs. W. P. Johnson, of Chicago, has returned home after spending a pleasant stay with her niece, Mrs. Leona Mason, 2033 Pillsbury Ave. During her visit she was splendidly entertained and speaks well of the beauties of the Twin Cities. The "Grand Summer Night's Entertainment" given Tuesday evening by the Knights of Pythias was as usual a grand success. More than 500 couples spent a very enjoyable evening gliding over the beautiful ball- room floor. The room was lighted with myriads of tiny vari-colored electric lights and large Japanese lanterns, also helped to illuminate the beautiful scene. On every hand there were large glass mirrors and even the floor looked like glass, it was so smooth and clear. The orchestra was stationed in a sort of alcove, which was also lighted by lanterns and electric lights and as usual contributed its part toward making the evening a grand success. The ladies were handsomely gowned and the sparkle of gems and the glimmering of satins greatly enhanced the beauty of the place. Dickerson, Philadeph, Gertrude E. Durr Moines, Ia., also p. State Federation. Wanted: Neat appeare, the lady to house. Nice room aing room and kitchen. Apply at once. Dale 3316. St. Pa. AFFAIRS AT W Trustees' Resolution School's Progress if The writer of "T Miss Bertha Webb of Kansas City who has been the house guest of Mrs. Arthur White, Fifth avenue south, for the past month, left for Chicago Wednesday evening. Miss Webb has been the recipient of many pretty affairs during her visit. Mr. J. N. Richey, E. G. Richey, Geo. H. Adams, E. T. Rhone, J. H. Shelton, and Geo. W. Newton were in the city this week as delegates to the Grand Lodge of Masonnics. 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. ST. PAUL NOTES Mr. Geo. W. Halbert, Exalted Ruler of Ames Lodge of Elks, and Mr. James ("Uncle Jim.") Branch left Wednesday the 19 for Norfolk Va., to attend the Grand Lodge. Mr. Branch will visit his home town while away, which he has not seen since a boy. Mrs. McElroy has returned from Chicago. Mrs. Dora Waters of Charles St. has returned from Chicago. Mrs. Valdo Turner entertained 16 young women at breakfast Sunday, Aug. 16th. Mrs. T. H. Lyles entertained with a musical Monday evening, Aug. 17th. Miss Blanche Walker of Carroll Ave., entertained at cards Friday afternoon, Aug. 14th. Mrs. Gertrude Milton, entertained in honor of Mrs. Robert Taylor and Mrs. Pierce of Paris, Texas. Mrs. Valdo Turner entertained at cards Saturday afternoon, Aug. 15th, in honor of Miss Gertrude James of Norfolk, Virginia and Mrs. R. S. Taylor of Chicago. Mrs. Clarence Smith entertained at a dancing party in honor of her company. Miss Rena Branham Saturday evening, Aug. 15th. On last Sunday afternoon Mrs. J. E. Johnson entertained with an auto ride. The party comprised Mrs. F. Pearce of Paris, Tex., Mrs. Minnie Taylor of Chicago, and Miss Gertrude James of N. Y. At the conclusion of the trip refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson left Monday Aug. 17th, for Alexandria, Minn., for a fishing trip to Lake Geneva. They will be gone several days. On the 18th Mrs. Hopson of Alexandria, Minn., entertained at a birthday party. The evening was spent in games, and short talks. Quite a number of very nice presents were received. Among those present was Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Hamond of St. Louis, Mo., Miss Mary Phousodoll of St. Louis, Mr. Ed. Strickland, Kansas City, Mo., Mr. R. Harrington of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Boerner and daughter Ethel. Mrs. Dr. Redd entertained at lunch in honor of Mrs. Clement Pierce of Paris, Texas, on Tuesday. The Twin City Charity Club gave a private picnic in honor of Mrs. Pierce of Paris, Texas, guest of Mrs. Chapman and Francis. Lawyer W. T. Francis, was in Minneapolis to attend the banquet and organization of the Republican State Committee at the Dyckman Hotel on Wednesday. Mrs. W. T. Francis will return from her trip to Wilberforce, Cincinnati and Chicago tomorrow night. Miss Viola Showell, is visiting her aunt, Miss Emma Taylor, Pittsburgh, Pa., and is expecting arrival of two other aunts, whom she has never seen Mrs. Emma Jones, New York City, N. Y., and Mrs. Lulu K. Anderson of Wellington, Del. Miss Zona Gale, Chairman of Civics, Wisconsin State Federation of Women's Clubs will visit Minneapolis in October in the interest of Suffrage work. Among the speakers at the Convention were three women attorneys. Miss Marie A. D. Madre, who is also President of the famous Bethel Literary and Historical Association of Washington, D. C.; Miss Addie W. Mrs. Foster Scott entertained a few friends at dinner, in honor of Mrs. Pierce of Paris, Texas, aunt of Mrs. Chapman and Francis. Dickerson, Philadelphia and Mrs. Gertrude E. Durden-Rush, Des Moines, Ia., also president of Iowa State Federation. Wanted: Neat appearing, responsible couple, the lady to care for small house. Nice room and the use of dining room and kitchen for its care. AFFAIRS AT WILBERFORCE. Trustees' Resolution Would Halt School's Progress if Made Effective. The writer of "Echoes From My Den," in a recent issue of the Southern Christian Recorder, makes some very broad statements in criticism of the board of trustees of the Wilberforce, O., university, the work of the bishops and presiding elders of the A. M. E. church and other men and matters pertaining to the management and work of this noted school. If what the writer of "Echoes From My Den" says is true, then the great A. M. E. church should call a halt on those who presume to dictate the policy of Wilberforce university, especially that part which has to do with the duties of the president in personally using his influence in raising funds for the institution's needs and the management of the program for the commencement season at Wilberforce. In speaking of President William S. Scarborough, under whose able administration the school has greatly increased its usefulness, enlarged its plant, put up splendid new buildings, and gained wide popularity among the leading educational institutions of the country, the writer of "Echoes From My Den," in part, says: "But I must tell you what they did for Mr. Scarborough. Why, they actually lost sight of that magnificent building in their effort to make him tell where he got all the money from and from whom he got it and forbade him getting any more if he didn't tell who gave it to him. And then they went a step farther. They passed a resolution forbidding the president from contracting any debt, however small, in the name of the institution. In other words, they 'resolved' all the president's responsibility and prestige away and attempted to publish the same to the world." If the above is true and if it were put into practice at Wilberforce or an) other school of the A. M. E. denomination it would paralyze the whole educational system of the church. Professor Scarborough never was a figurehead for any institution or set of men, and those who know him well may be sure that he is able to take care of himself and the interest of Wilberforce university notwithstanding the sweeping statements made by the author of "Echoes From My Den." The A. M. E. church is not likely to allow its institutions of whatever kind to retrograde through interference from any source. What the race needs in all departments of its activities in church, school and other agencies for uplift is competent, educated men and women who are willing to put the cause they represent forward instead of themselves. Until such a course is taken we cannot expect the best results from our efforts to achieve success along any line. Wilberforce university is progressive. It has a progressive president and an able faculty. Its students and graduates are to be found in all sections of the country among those of the race who are aiming high and among the leaders of thought and action. BAPTIST FOREIGN MISSION WORK SHOWS BIG INCREASE. No Cause For Undue Alarm, Says the Board's Report. There are times when some of our leaders think because we have not a large number of American missionaries in foreign fields the work is not growing, says a recent report of the Baptist foreign mission board. It should be remembered that the efforts of all foreign mission boards is to get a prepared native ministry. One prepared native African can do the work of an American missionary and act as an interpreter and, if properly prepared, can do the work of three. Our foreign mission board has quite twenty young people in the various schools of our country preparing to return to Africa, South America and the isles of the sea. Among the very best workers now in the employ of our convention are the Rev. John Chilambwe, British Central America, a former student of Virginia seminary and college, and Rev. John Ntiahla in Pondoland, South Africa, a former student of State university, Kentucky. The above brethren have had the most marvelous success of any men connected with our work. Rev. John N. Menzie, college graduate from Wilberforce and State university, is one of the very best teachers in our schools, with Rev. J. E. East. These are all trained natives. The board reports this as one of the best years of the past eighteen of its work. More than 1,500 persons have been baptized into the fellowship of the Baptist churches and missions in foreign lands, it says. 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? --- MILLS FOR GRAND EXALTED RULER FULLY QUALIFIED TO LEAD. Members of Progressive Secret Fraternity Called Upon to Show Appreciation For Work of Dr. James E. Mills, Through Whose Statesmanlike Efforts the Order Was Reunited. Norfolk, Va.—As the time approaches for the great Elks' convention, which meets in this city the latter part of this month, speculation is very pronounced as to the future policies of the order. As we look back over the fourteen or fifteen years of the activities that confronted the Negro Elk relative to his vital existence and compare them with the efforts of the present regime we are forced to admit that the personality of Dr. James E. Mills, past grand exalted ruler, stands in bold relief as a principal factor in furthering the progress of this order. It is admitted that during his regime consolidation was accomplished and that the same is an acknowledged fact throughout the brotherhood. That the organization needs a man at its head well versed in its methods, one who can give to the order every function that pertains to its ritualistic workings, is an urgent demand, and as we compare the past with the present and view the many inactive lodges, numbering at least forty, it is essential that a man who is willing to work along these lines and bring in these lodges is the demand of the order, and Dr. Mills is at this time the one person to put this order in its rightful attitude as consistent with its principles. For fifteen years this organization has been freighted with external and internal troubles, due to the attacks M. DR. JAMES E. MILLS. from without and the recalcitrant forces within. Nevertheless the best results were obtained when Mills and Atkins swung into line, forming the long union desired, and settling through the courts the rights as to the copyright and who is entitled thereto. The final adjustment of this issue certainly was due to the untiring efforts of Past Grand Exalted Ruler Mills and his forces, and that the prominent and effective organization of the Antiered Herd, as composed in tidewater Virginia, should be honored with this position there can be no doubt. To serve its best interest it is more than urgent that they at this time act together and work for the interest that best serves for the further and substantial progress of this order. No order can succeed unless it is headed by capable, intelligent and active leadership, one well versed in the affairs of that which he seeks to serve. In looking over the vast number of able men it goes without contradiction that Dr. Mills is the man to head the organization, and from all indications he will be given the rights of government, and once more the magnificent array of young men of this organization will have made its very best selection, and at the same time new ergies will be injected into the order. That Dr. Atkins is in accord with Dr. Mills is well known, as their endearing friendship under any condition has always been adamant for years, for no better confidence was manifested as to the same than was advanced in the settlement of the differences between the Afro-American Elks of this country. As an organizer Past Grand Exalted Ruler Mills is known as the best, for when we recall the fact that from one lodge he made the order to sixty-five lodges throughout this country it is fitting evidence as to his ability to work. Mills for grand exalted ruler—at this time gratitude and honor demand it, aside from his natural ability for leadership. Virginia to Hold National Exposition. The promoters of the proposed national exposition to be held at Fort Lee, not far from Richmond, Va., in 1915 are making considerable progress in getting their plans before the country. Congress has voted an appropriation of $55,000 to be used in promoting the project to show the progress of the colored race during fifty years of freedom. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION 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. 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. HOUSE FOR RENT 8 rooms, all modern, toilet, bath, gas. Good location, on car line. Apply Noah Morse, 404 E. 25th St Phone N. W. South 248. HOUSE FOR SALE New Modern Duplex. 6 rooms and bath, oak finished in each flat. Full cemented cellar and laundry. Lot 6ax 139, east front, large lawn, exceptionally large well arranged rooms, easy terms. See Kronengold, 511 Aldrich Ave. No. Tel. Hy. 2303. (Advertisement). A large modern, three-story building, suitable for Roaming 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. 0226 ANNOUNCEMENT. 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. 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 N. 951. Concultation free in person. —Advertisement. Branch Work of National Association. The Portland (Ore.) branch of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People is stirring up much interest in the work among both the colored and white people in Portland. The branch has held two very profitable meetings during the month of August. One of the judges of the circuit court has been invited to deliver the principal address at the public meeting to be held the latter part of August. The branch recently received a very encouraging letter from Mrs. Nettle J. Asberry, organizer, with headquarters at Tacoma, Wash. Important Meeting of the Baptists. The national Baptist convention, which is to hold its thirty-fourth annual meeting in Philadelphia for five days beginning Wednesday, Sept. 9, is the largest organized body of the denomination in America among our people. The sessions will be held in Convention hall on Broad street. The Rev. Dr. William Parks, pastor of the, Union Baptist church, is chairman of the general local committee of arrangements. Work of the Late Colonel James Lewis. Not so many of the younger men and women of our race know of the work, positions of trust and responsibility held by the late Colonel James Lewis of New Orleans, because as a rule he never mingled freely with his people. Nevertheless he was a zealous worker for racial advancement. Colonel Lewis was appointed United States naval officer by President Hayes, surveyor general by President Arthur, deputy collector of customs and immigration inspector by President Harrison and surveyor general by Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt. In the city government of New Orleans he was commissioner of police and public buildings and administrator of public improvements. Reserve your space for Excursions, Picnics and Dances. Take the advantage of our advertising columns Defective Page effective Page DO YOU WANT TO DRESSED? THEN I TAILOR. Cleaning Pressing Repairing CLIFFORD A. SMITH. 109 E. 8th ST., ST. PAUL, MINN. THE CARVER HOTEL 212 ELEVENTH 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 BARBER SHOP AND BATHS. T. S. Phone 3073 N. W. 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Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is patented by himself, a company, institutions strictly confidential, HANDBOOK on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Almunt & Co. receive special notices, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific publication. Commencement years, four months. Sold by new dealers. MUNN & Co. 864 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 65 F St., Washington, D.C. Electric Player Planos Regulated. HENRY R. MORGAN. Piano Tuning 244 13th AVE. So. MINNEAPOLIS PHONE NIC. 1354. SUBSCRIBZ FOR THE STAR. GRAND LODGE OF PYTHIAS MEETS INFLUENCE OF SIR P. H. BRAY Passing of Old Regime Marked by the Adoption of a Resolution Which Makes the Office of Grand Chancellor a Salaried Position—Activity of the Younger Members. New York.—The twenty-fifth annual session of the grand lodge, Knights of Pythias, state of New York, held recently at Caribbean hall in this city, was the most largely attended session in many years. Great interest was manifested in its proceedings from the opening day until the end of the three days' session. Sir Lee Crawford, grand chancellor, presided. The credentials committee reported the following subordinate lodges which were represented by regularly elected delegates: Majestic, Progressive, Vernon, Washington, Ben-Hur, Excelser, Arcturus, Pilgrim and Emmanuel, all of this city and Brooklyn; Lincoln, P. A. SIR LEE CRAWFORD. Douglass, J. A. Walker, Wilmore, Nightingale and Zion of Westchester county, Charles Sumner of Syracuse and Damon of Utica. There were also eight other lodges represented. The past chancellor's degree was conferred upon twenty-six sir knights, the largest number to receive this degree at one time in the history of the organization. The annual report of Grand Chancellor Crawford was listened to with great interest throughout its reading. When the grand chancellor had concluded his reading one of the most remarkable demonstrations ever witnessed in the grand lodge took place. Every man was instantly on his feet cheering Sir Crawford. For fully three minutes this continued. It was a grand ovation and well merited, for every one present agreed that his report was the most complete and encouraging resume of the progress of the order for one year that was ever presented to the grand lodge in this jurisdiction. This session marked the transition from the "old grand lodge," dominated for years by a small group of men of the old school, who were satisfied to let the "order" drift along in the same old rut so long as they were at the helm, to the "new grand lodge," ruled by the younger and more progressive set of sir knights, who were determined to revolutionize things and put new life into the order from one end of the state to the other. This young element was led and directed in the fight by that successful organizer from Westchester county, N. Y., Sir Paul H. Bray of Lincoln, No. 17, Yonkers. Among the most important and radical steps taken was the passage of the resolution offered by Sir Paul H. Bray placing the grand chancellor on an annual salary sufficient to enable him to devote his entire time and service to building up the order. The "reformers" felt that the time had arrived to place the Pythian order on a business basis in order that it might take on new life and grow rapidly. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term: Sir Lee Crawford, grand chancellor; Sir Adolph Howell of New York city, grand vice chancellor; Sir James L. Pinn of Syracuse, grand prelate; Sir D. A. Agys of New York city, grand keeper of records and seals; Sir William H. McFarland of Brooklyn, grand master of the exchequer; Sir John R. Hoyt, grand secretary of reserve fund department; Sir P. W. Jones of New York, treasurer reserve fund department; Sir C. P. McLendon of New Rochelle, grand medical registrar; Sir E. Richardson of New York, grand lecturer; Sir J. R. Harvey of Mount Vernon, grand marshal; Sir W. B. Smith of New York city, grand lodge attorney; Sir Paul H. Bray of Yonkers, past grand chancellor; Sir F. Fereset of Utica, supreme representative; Sir Wilfred H. Smith, supreme representative to fill unexpired term of Sir H. Leigh Jones; Sir D. R. Johnson, Brooklyn, grand master at arms; Sir William Frohman, grand inner guard; Sir B. F. Hutchings, grand outer guard; Sir Samuel J. Davis of New Rochelle, grand trustee. TWIN CITY STAR 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 Hillborn, N. Y., president, are maturing New York city, the home of the league's present national organizer, Rev. R. C. Ransom, has been selected as the place of meeting for this national 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 denial of citizenship rights and equal opportunity 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 Baptist convention in Philadelphia, as many of the clergy are expected to attend. The appeal is to every citizen of color, 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 mankind for freedom and equality have come the classic eplgrams, '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 slogans more than colored Americans, with disfranchisement, Jim Crowism and lynching in the south and denial of civil rights to a greater or less degree even in the north on the increase? "Surely organization of colored Americans for self defense and protection of their lives, liberties and rights is needed, and for this the National Independent Political league, formed in 1908, stands. Come one, come all, to the national conference at Bethel church, New York city, Sept. 7 and 8, and let churches, literary, civic and equal rights societies send delegates. For particulars address William Monroe Trotter, corresponding secretary, 49 Cornhill, Boston." Generosity of Mme. C. J. Walker. Although she was away in the West Indies, Mme. C. J. Walker did not forget to make ample provision for the happiness and comfort of the inmates of the Old Folks' home and the Orphans' home in Indianapolis, Ind., during the recent holidays. Mme. Walker also remembered the less fortunate in her former home. St. Louis, through the organized charitable work among her friends in St. Louis. Her example is worthy of emulation. Dress Hints. White shoes can be dyed brown with ten drops of saffron mixed with three teaspoonfuls of olive oil, two coats being applied with fannel. In making children's dresses it is a good idea to make a large hem at the bottom, making a tuck underneath in the hem, to be let out as needed. To freshen black kid gloves mix a teaspoonful of salad oil with a few drops of black ink. Apply with a feather and then dry the gloves in the sun. To keep a placket from tearing down sew a hook and eye at the very bottom of the placket on the wrong side. Hook together, pinching the hook down tightly, and it will never come unfastened. Town Topics. One trouble with Philadelphia is that she pays more attention to individual drinking cups for horses than to better tenements for the people.—Washington Herald. With 110 bomb outrages in eight months, New York may well be silent as to happenings of a similar character in Europe, even where an archduke is concerned.—New York World. Here's a vote to put St. Paul in the unique city class. City street crews here work so fast that the contracting company can not keep them supplied with creosote paving blocks. St. Paul Pioneer Press. Wanted—Ageents to solicit advertising and news. Salary or commission. Good profits. Write the Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. 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 act he must be held liable for subscription price.'" We are often asked "How can I send my subscription." We get all Post Office Orders sent us my mail Subscribe for the Star Leave your Subscriptions and Printing at TWIN CITY STAR PRINTERS, 1402 Washington Ave. So. Choice workmanship, Regular Prices. BUSINESS MEN HOLD THE LEAD Results of Co-operative Effort In Nashville, Tenn. Local Business League as the Precursor of Wonderful Commercial Advance Among the Colored People In Tennessee Capital-Board of Trade Also a Great Tower of Strength. By RALPH W. TYLER. Nashville, Tenn.—There is a delightful aroma of culture pervading this Fiskized city that is equaled only by the traditional hospitality of its citizens. I refer especially to the colored citizens. The atmosphere which dear old Fisk university has germinated here has produced some splendid men and women and invigorated activity. Nashville has a powerful lever for business progress among our people in its Negro board of trade, which evolved from its Negro Business league. I have previously stated that in every city I have visited where there exists a strong, active Negro business organization there one finds business progress. The Negro board of trade here, of which that most efficient business man, J. C. Napier, is president, is doing much for the colored people of this city. The Negroes of this city have $7,000,000 in real estate on the tax books in their name. Wonderful! They have $3,000,000 in cash on deposit in the local banks. Marvelous! They have two banks that are being efficiently conducted, which shows that the Negro, as a promoter of financial institutions, is no nondescript. The Dime Savings bank, of which Dr. R. H. Boyd is president and J. C. Napler cashier and guiding genius, is the oldest, and so wisely has it been conducted that were it to go into voluntary liquidation today it could pay depositors dollar for dollar and pay stockholders, including the 67 per cent dividends already paid, $1.95 for every dollar invested in its stock. Nashville has a Negro owned cemetery which, for size, beauty and the care taken of it, surpasses anything of its kind in the country. It has a pleasure park, purchased, improved and conducted by Preston Taylor, that has no counterpart in the country as to area, natural beauty, amusements and character of its buildings. Nashville is the home of the Baptist Publishing House, that wonderfully systematized plant, giving employment to 150 young colored men and women, which was founded by Dr. R. H. Boyd. It is also the home of the A. M. E. Publishing House, whose success has been made secure by Ira T. Bryant's efficient management. The largest nursery and horticulture plant in this city is the one owned and long conducted by Joe Brown and known far and wide as the Llischy nursery and greenhouses. The three days spent in this city carefully investigating every phase of Negro life, especially in business, convinced me that the 40,000 of our people in this city have registered a high water mark of business, of economical success equaled by but few communities and surpassed by none. Here you will find the race actively and successfully engaged as manufacturers, printers, publishers, furniture dealers, electricians, bankers, grocers, real estate agents, merchandising transfer, theatrical, architects, etc. Taken as a whole, this is a community of Negroes who are strongly religious, but who, as Dr. Boyd has urged, have put business into their religion. The religious intensity of the people here is evidenced by the fact that there are fifty-two Baptist, thirty-seven A. M. E., three Presbyterian, three Congregational, one Catholic, one Church of God, three Christian, one United Brethren and one Seventh Day Adventist churches, a total of 102 churches. There are thirteen public schools and five colleges, and these employ 147 teachers and professors. Sixty-two physicians preserve the health of the community, eight dentists look after the care of the community's teeth, and nine lawyers find sufficient civil and criminal practice to maintain good of fices and an air of prosperity. Exclusive of the two banks there are twenty-five corporations in this city under Negro control. It would be pretty hard for any community, however, under the spur of leadership of such men as J. C. Napier, Dr. R. H. Boyd, Preston Taylor, Henry Allen Boyd, A. N. Johnson and Ira T. Bryant, with others, not to make great advance along all lines of helpful endeavor. A Negro population that can boast of possessing real estate to the value of $7,000,000 and cash in bank to the amount of $3,000,000 needs no other recommendation to convince the world that it is a desirable class or that the race is making commendable progress. Some of the other Negroes who are contributing most effectively to business progress of the race in this city are W. T. Hightower, W. D. Rucker, A. S. Rucker, W. G. Hyms, William H. McGarrick, Felix White, Eugene Price, H. S. Morton and Assistant Cashier Langston of the Dime Savings bank. As previously stated, the Negro board of trade, as an organization and each member individually, is a powerful lever for business progress of the race here in Nashville. 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