Twin City Star

DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL effective Page ABSORPTION OF AFRO-AMERICANS Roosevelt's Brazil Article Provokes Lively Discussion. MULATTOES ARE INCREASING The Ramsey County members of the Republican State Central Committee met at the Merchants Hotel last Tuesday night for the purpose of organized a Ramsey County Republican Committee. Ex-Attorney General E. T. Young was appointed Chairman and W. T. Francis Secretary of the State Central Committee County Organization, and A. H. Lindike, Chairman and C. H. Richter Secretary of the Ramsey County Committee. --- Speculation as to the Future Status of the Race as to Color Viewed From Many Angles—Unconscious Assimilation by the Whites Believed to Be Multiplying. By RALPH W. TYLER. Washington.—The article by Colonel Roosevelt a short time since referring to the race absorption process going on in Brazil attracts attention to the possible absorption by the whites of the Negro in the United States. As things are drifting at the present time there is but one alternative for the Negro in this country—viz., either removal by absorption, or becoming a separate and distinct race in all things. The farseing statesmanship of Dr. Booker T. Washington doubtless became cognizant of a possible race separation nearly twenty years ago, and his "In all things that are purely social we can be as separate as the fingers, yet one as the hand in all things essential to mutual progress," uttered in his address at the Atlanta exposition in 1895, in the light of accumulative evidence showing the trend of the separation movement, appears to have been prophetic. And his earnest efforts to prepare his people for an economic independence seems to confirm the statement that his wise statesmanship foresaw and foresees a possible separation into distinct races in all things. The fact, however, that Dr. Washington's father was a white man and his mother a colored woman shows that the absorption process in this country is not of recent beginning and that the whites, not the Negro, prior to the abolition of slavery, paved the way for the admixture of races. Were it not for his fecundity the time when the Negro shall have become extinct might be prophesied with reasonable accuracy, so high is his death rate in cities. The Indian is no longer a serious problem because rapid extinction by death is proving the solution. But while the Negro's death rate is high his birth rate is relatively higher. The death rate of the Negro is highest in the congested cities, but less than one-third of the negro population is in the cities. Two-thirds is a rural population, the death rate of which is practically normal. In the congested cities the death rate of the Negro, as compared with the rate for the whites, is as 10 to 6, and the birth rate among Negroes, as compared with the birth rate among whites, native whites, is as 10 to 4%. By far the larger per cent of white births is among the foreign born whites, and the heavy immigration of foreign whites each year, which favorable immigration laws make possible, assures white supremacy in this country. For instance, in this city, which has the largest Negro population of any in the United States, the mulattoes increased nearly 50 per cent. The close student of the race problem knows that each generation of mulattoes more nearly approach the point where they can cross the boundary line and become, uncharted by their color, lost among those of the dominant race. Every close student of the race is aware of the fact that a large per cent of the Negroes collated as mulattoes are today in all large cities safely "passing" occasionally or permanent ly, as whites and enjoying the resultant unrestricted rights and privileges enjoyed by pure whites. They occupy, undiscovered, choice seats at theaters whose practice is to segregate the race in the balcony and gallery or exclude them; they dine at fashionable cafes whose practice is not to serve Negroes, and they are guests at hotels whose rule is to refuse accommodations to Negroes. Even in the south they frequently ride in security on railroad coaches and in street cars reserved for whites exclusively, dine at southern cafes exclusive for whites and rest on downy beds at white hotels from Cincinnati to Galveston. Illustrating how difficult it frequently is for whites to discover some Negroes' racial identity I was traveling through Mississippi some Cont. to page 4. col. 2 ENERGETIC YOUNG WOMAN. Educational and Secret Society Work of Miss Pauline D. Owens. Mounds, Ill.-That merit, ability and worth count in this world is shown in the repeated re-election of Miss Pauline Dahney Owens to the position of grand worthy councilor by the Grand Court of Calanthe of Illinois and the honors that have been conferred upon her from time to time in her native state along other lines for the advancement of the race. Miss Owens was born in southern Illinois. She received her early education in the graded schools of Illinois and then prepared for the profession in which she takes the front rank as a teacher. At the age of seventeen Miss Owens finished her training and began teaching in the public schools of Mounds, where she has worked ever since. She is ranked as one of the best primary MISS PAULINE D. OWENS. teachers in the state regardless of race or color. She comes from a literary family. She has four sisters and two brothers, and all are successful school-teachers. With a desire to render some tangible service to her race in another direction Miss Owens connected herself with the organizations which have for their object racial uplift and the saving of the youth. Her worth was soon recognized by the local Court of Calanthe, and she was promoted until elected grand representative. Three years she served in the position of grand register of deeds for the Grand Court of Calanthe, rendering such excellent service and making so many friends that she was called from that position to that of grand worthy councilor, to which she has been elected four successive times. Since she has been at the head of Calanthe it has been brought prominently before the people as never before. Illinois is regarded as one of the leading jurisdictions in the country. The officers and members are proud of their leader. As a public speaker Miss Owens is eloquent and convincing in her arguments, and these qualities have united in winning for her the position she now occupies in the hearts of the people. Wherever there is anything which means good for the race Miss Pauline Dabney Owens will be found assisting in any way possible. She is an inspiration to the girls and young women of our race. ATTY. FRANCIS ELECTED SECRETARY. Washington, Sept. 2.—The greatest battle yet fought in the war in Europe is indicated in the official dispatches from Berlin that tell of the capture by the Germans of 70,000 Russian prisoners at Allenstein, American military experts declare. The victory was announced by the German embassy, which received a wireless message from Berlin. The capture was made near Allenstein and included two commanding generals, 300 officers and the entire equipment of Russian artillery, the message said. Observers pointed out that if the number of Russians taken prisoners has been estimated correctly at 70,000 there must have been great casualties, of which no mention is made. Dispatches from Copenhagen also reported the capture of the prisoners, quoting the German general staff as locating the incident at Glienburg, Glienburg is in East Prussia, south-west of Koenigsberg and not far from Allenstein. The official statement given out conflicts to some extent with the one issued by the French embassy which speaks of the progress of the Russian offensive army. The official assertion of the Germans, however, that 70,000 Russians were captured exceeds in magnitude any operation thus far recorded. CAPTURE MANY AUSTRIANS Russians Are Reported to Have Won Notable Victory. Paris, via London, Sept. 2.—A Rome dispatch to the Temps says the Russian victory over the Austrians on the Galician side was brilliant, the right wing of the Austrian army having been decisively turned and cut to pieces, leaving 20,000 prisoners in the hands of the victors. On the Vistula front, when the Russians encountered the left wing, the result was somewhat uncertain, but the arrival of important reinforcements enabled the Russians to take a vigorous offensive and repulse the enemy. They captured a large number of pieces of artillery. The Russians, the dispatch adds, executed many hayonet charges against the Austrians, which had a large share in deciding the issue of the battle. Elsewhere the Germans, endeavoring to effect a junction with the Austrians, sought to meet the Russian attack with a counter offensive, but were repulsed with losses. FEELING RUNS VERY HIGH French People Hear of Alleged German Atrocities. Paris, Sept. 2.—The publication in France of stories of German atrocities in Belgium has aroused the people to a remarkable degree. An instance is reported from Lepuy in the department of Haute Loire, where the indignation of the local residents against a young Germans was so strong that a young girl carrying dinner from a restaurant to two Bavarian officers in prison at Lepuy, was intercepted by an angry crowd, which destroyed the food in her hands. In spite of the fact that this restaurant had been ordered by the local commandant to supply meals to the two Bavarian officers it has been boycotted by the people of Lepuy. RECRUITS ARE IN TRAINING England Has Hundred Thousand Men in Camps. London, Sept. 2.—The first 100,000 recruits who responded to Lord Kitchener's appeal have gone into training in various parts of the country and men are enrolling at a much quicker rate for the second 100,000. In London alone 10,000 joined the colors in the past two days. In Birmingham the lord mayor, Colonel Ernest Martineau, has resigned his office and volunteered. ELK'S ANNUAL CONVENTION. By Sergt. Geo. E. Smith, Wash., D. C. Special to the Star. Norfolk, Va., Aug. 28, 1914.—The 15th Annual Session of the Grand Lodge of the I. B. P. O. E. of W. convened at Tent's Hall, Church and Fremont Sts., Aug. 25. T. Gillis Nutter, G. E. R. presiding. Prayer by Grand Chaplain W. I. Gullins. A solo was rendered by Elk's Quartette of Eureka Lodge of Norfolk. Committees were appointed by Grand Exalted Ruler. After other preliminaries preparatory to the business of the order were completed the Grand Lodge adjourned until Aug. 26, at 9 o'clock, when the Annual address of the Grand Exalted Ruler was delivered. It was one of the most commendable addresses ever presented to that body and his recommendations were endorsed by Past Exalted Rulers, Pace, Atkins and Wheaton. Bro. Nutter received an ovation and many congratulations. It was evidenced that he would succeed himself as head of the order. Grand Secy. George Bates presented a report of the past year which was approved by every delegate. Secy. Bates has the distinction of being regarded as being indispensable, and his record in his position has proven his intelligence and business ability. The report of the Grand Treasurer was also highly approved. Many other committees reported, showing the great progress of the order, and the session was remarkable for its harmony. In the afternoon an excursion was given at the expense of the city of Norfolk to Buckroe Beach, after a moonlight sail down the bay on the night before, both were largely attended and enjoyed. On Thursday the election of officers was held. Past Grand Exalted Ruler J. Frank Wheaton nominated T. Gillis Nutter of Charleston, W. Va., in one of his usual masterly orations, seconded by P. G., E. R. Harry H. Pace and E. R., Geo. W. Holbert, delegate from Ames Lodge of Minneapolis. Delegate Holbert in his nominating speech made a favorable impression. He told of the conditions in Minnesota and the progress of Elkdom. Atty. Armand Scott of Washington, D. C., was also a candidate. He was far behind in the running. The vote was Nutter 107—Scott 60. The Grand Lodge adjourned at 12.30 P. M. Friday. Chicago had been ceded upon as the next meeting place in 1915. The Grand Parade, headed by past and present officers started at 1 o'clock. There were 16 Negro bands and 1,200 members of the order in line, with colors flying, more than 300 autos and carriages, carrying the Daughters of various Temples. The Norfolk, Va., Pilot stated it as "The grandest parade ever held in Norfolk." The behavior of the delegates was very creditable. It is encouraging to know that the City Council of Norfolk voted to appropriate $400 to entertain the Grand Lodge. The Mayor refused to sign the bill and the council voted the same amount over his head. Before the opening, addresses of welcome and responses were made representing the city and the order. This was indeed a banner year in Negro Elkdom and when a convention held in a Southern city is so highly commended it means much to us in the future. POET FRIEND OF EDUCATION. James Whitcomb Riley Hears Dr. Wilton Balkin Address Washington Delivery Address. Greenfield, Ind.—When Dr. Booker T. Washington spoke here recently James Whitcomb Riley, the famous Hoosier poet, although he was ill, motored out from Indianapolis to Greenfield so as to be present at the meeting and testified by his presence his sincere regard for Dr. Washington. Mr. Riley has been a friend of the Tuskegee "wizard" for many years and felt that he could in no better way show his friendship and good will than by being present at the Chautauqua meeting above referred to. As the many readers of the author of "When the Frost is on the Punkin and the Fodder's In the Shock" know, Mr. Riley is a native of this place. He came to Indianapolis in the eighties and told the foundation of his career as a poet, litterateur and lecturer. Dr. Washington was presented with a picture of the old Riley home at Greenfield. BISHOP HURST'S FOREIGN WORK Growth of the A. M. E. Church In Bermuda. Status of the Colored People in Little British Colony Given In Report of Zealous Churchman, Who Labors Among Them—Dr. Patton Delivers Optimistic Address. Hamilton, Bermuda.—Imagine a country with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants in which the colored people largely dominate in numbers; one where the climate is delightful and is attractive to many tourists; one where the colored people are segregated in all things in about the same way as they are in the southern states, and you will have a fair idea of Bermuda. This little colony of Great Britain is situated in the West Indies, and the dominating characters are all white. It has a colonial parliament, in which only two of the members are colored. No colored man holds any other governmental position. There are no colored lawyers in the country, and there are only four or five physicians of the race. There are several colored merchants, however, and they do a business amounting to more than $250,000 yearly. There is no legislation here, as in the United States, against colored people, but there seems to be a tactt understanding that the colored people must be segregated in all things. Separate schools exist, not by law, but at the whims of the ruling class. Hotels will not take colored patrons, and in the churches the colored people are allowed to occupy only the rear seats. The only distinctly colored religious denomination here is the African Methodist Episcopal church, which has BISHOP JOHN HURST. eleven church edifices and is doing a most creditable work. At the recent session of the Bermuda A. M. E. conference, held at Somerset, Bishop John Hurst presided. The reports received showed increases along all lines. The sessions of the conference were held in Allen chapel. A notable feature of the session was the reception tendered Bishop and Mrs. Hurst. Addresses were delivered by Sir Thomas Wadson, speaker of the colonial parliament; the Rev. Dr. Cameron, pastor of the Scotch Presbyterian church, and the Rev. Dr. Francis L. Patton, president emeritus of Princeton university. Dr. Patton made a most thoughtful address, in which he ventured the hope that the coming of the African Methodist church to Bermuda may awaken in the colored people a sense of larger responsibility. Bishop Hurst in his response mentioned the incidents that led up to the starting of the denomination in 1787, which, he asserted, was a protest against prejudice toward the colored race. "Born as a protest against unright eousness, receiving its first imprint from men unlearned and poor, the African Methodist Episcopal church has accomplished that for which it almed- namely, the establishment of a Christian brotherhood worldwide, where every man, be he Caucasian, African or Mongolian, stands on the same footing," said Bishop Hurst. "It contributed its influence toward the abolition of slavery in the United States, undertook the work of education in the south in 1865, sent missionaries in the vanguard of the Union army, and as the shackles fell from the slaves gathered them into squads and organized them into Christian bodies." He then traced the present day activities of the denomination, with its thousands of churches, many schools and colleges, missions, schools in the West Indies, South America and Africa as well as its general influence in racial uplift. He said: "If you knew how this Christian church was started in 1787 and the circumstances that attended its development and how it has brought telling results in the field of evangelization, education, temperance and Christian citizenship you would perhaps have a higher appreciation of its achievements and the men and women who are giving their time and money for its advancement." PROMOTERS OF PLAYHOUSES FAVOR NATIONAL CIRCUIT Good Work of Lester A. Walton at the Lafayette Noted. New York.—Active plans are afoot to form a circuit of colored theaters throughout the United States with the Lafayette in this city as the keystone of the proposed chain. Beginning with New York the circuit would embrace playhouses in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Richmond, Norfolk, Memphis, Nashville, Atlanta, New Orleans, Jacksonville (Fla.), Pittsburgh, Columbus, Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis and Kansas City. At this time the plans are of a tentative nature, although more tangible developments are expected before the inaugural of another season. For a long time there has been talk of a colored circuit, but something always bobbed up to keep it from becoming a reality. The interest is at fever point now and with the right kind of influence back of the movement there should be something doing before long. There are plenty of theaters available for the examination of the project and sufficient colored population in the cities mentioned to give the proper paying patronage. Just what the policy will be is a matter for future development. It would probably be a half week of vaudeville, with traveling combinations booked in the remainder of the week. If the circuit materializes there will be great rejoicing among the numerous colored actors and players who are forced to remain idle half of the playing season. Since May, when Martinson & Nibur relinquished their leasehold on the Lafayette (Seventh avenue and One Hundred and Thirty-first street) in this city owing to nonpayment of a yearly rental of $25,000. Lester A. Walton and another have had the house, and to all appearances are making it pay. The house is at the edge of the colored residential district. It offers a six act show, with three colored acts and three white. New Weekly Paper at Asbury Park. The People's Recorder is the name of a new weekly paper recently started at 1514 Springwood avenue, Asbury Park. N. J. It is neatly got up and looks prosperous. It has a good field in which to circulate, and the National Negro Press association welcomes the Recorder to its membership. Iowa Odd Fellows Hold Annual Meeting the thirty-second annual meeting of district grand lodge No. 30. Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, was held in Des Moines, Ia., from Tuesday, Aug. 25, to Thursday, Aug. 27, inclusive. The grand lodge was the guest of Silver Leaf lodge No. 9075 Among the social features held during the week in honor of the delegates and visitors were a reception in honor of the grand officers at North Star Masonic temple, a big parade, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the public, and a grand banquet at Namur's skating rink. National Ideal Benefit Association. State wide interest is being taken in the sessions of the second annual meeting of the National ideal Benefit association of Richmond, Va., which began in the Trinity Baptist church, Newport News, Va., Sept. 1. The National ideal choir arranged four big concerts for the week as follows: Tuesday night at Taborian hall, Newport News, Va.; Wednesday night at Bassets academy, Hampton, Va.; Thursday night at Queen St. Baptist church, Norfolk, Va., and Friday night at Third Baptist church, Portsmouth, Va. AN AGENT WANTED. We need a good hustling agent. Our business is growing rapidly. Salary or commission. Address Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. SMOKE THE RELIABLE SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 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. A GRAND OPENING BALL LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1914 WILL BE THE SPECIAL FEATURE OF CASON BROS'. ORCHESTRA APPROPRIATE MUSIC FOR THE LATEST DANCES MASONIC TEMPLE, MINNEAPOLIS 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 ADMISSION 35 CENTS PRINTING THAT SATISFIES. Bring your printing to the TWIN CITY STAR PRINT, 1402 Washington Ave. So. The work will suit you. Estimates cheerfully given. T. S. 2520 We wish, through the Twin City Star, to return our thanks to the friends and neighbors who extended their sympathies during the illness and death of our cousin, the late Thomas Medley; also to the Odd Fellows, Ladies of Household of Ruth and Members of the Chamber of Commerce, for their many beautiful floral tributes and tokens of esteem. Respectfully. Mrs. E. B. Thornton, Mr. J. B. Mitchell. ATTY SCRUTCHIN GOES EAST. Att'y Chas. W. Scrutchin, the noted Negro lawyer of Bemidji, Minn., will leave next week for Boston, Mass., to attend the B. M. C. as a delegate of Ruth Lodge, G. U. O. of F. O. of Duluth. He will also visit New York and eastern cities. While in New York he will be the guest of his friend, Att'y J. Frank Wheaton. Mr. Scrutchin enjoys the unique distinction of being the leading lawyer in a white community. He appeared in the greater part of the cases tried in the last District Court of Beltriam Co., Minn., where the Negro population is a small minority. Att'y Scrutchin bears all the earmarks of his race, and has proven that ability in a profession will overcome much of the general prejudice to men of his color. He has accumulated considerable property, and is highly respected. Mrs. Scrutchin is of Caucasian nativity, and is a leader in church and civic work. MINNEAPOLIS NEWS. CARD OF THANKS. JUDGE JOHNSON'S OPENING SEPT. 17TH, 1914. Judge Johnson, the veteran dancing master, announces that he will hold his semi-monthly series of dances, at Union Temple Hall, 28 Washington Ave. So., on every 2nd and 4th Thursday evening during the winter. Remember the opening. That "Big Harvest Ball" Get Ready. The Pleasure is all yours.—Advertisement. Now is the time to take advantage of the low prices and the best loca- tions, as we have a number of clients who are forced to sell, since the war has begun, and will make terms to suit you. I have a number of 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 room houses that can be bought with as low as $100 and $150 down, with easy monthly payments. F. PEOPLES REALTY CO., 236 Boston Block, Minneapolis, Minn. FALL AND WINTER MILLINERY Madam Harv's Opening Sept. 15. Madame M. Hart, of 425 University Ave. St. Paul, announces her Fall and Winter Display of Special Designs in Millinery. The Latest Styles will be demonstrated by ladies of the Twin Cities. All are welcome. Remember the date—Sept. 15. Exceptional Bargains in Newest Creations. —Advertisement. Miss Francis Mask began her last term on Monday at the Minnesota School of Business. We wish her success and congratulate her on her continuance of her studies. For Rent.—Two Furnished Rooms, gentlemen preferred. Very reasonable, near car line, good location, all modern. Call 2945 Harriet Ave.—Advertisement. TWIN CITY STAR NEGRO Y. M. C. A. CLUB. ers did not attend th was a miserable sho Poorly Attended Meeting of New Negro Morals Commission, Results in Exposure of a Gang to Represent "The Needs of the Negroes." Who Would Trust Them? The Star's Prophecy Fulfilled. The New Negro Morals Commission met last Sunday, about 15 persons attending, Chm. Jimmie Lane and Atty. Franklin not present. The report of the last meeting showed that a committee had been appointed "to investigate the advisability and possibility of establishing a Colored Y. M. C. A, and for some reasons a club had been formed, viz. Rev. Withers, Rev. Toombs, Rev. Jackson, Will M. Smith, L. T. Jones, Rev. Carter, Mrs. M. O. Cannon, Miss Eva Walker. A committee was named to investigate the financial condition of the treasury. The meeting was called to hear a political talk by Mr. Williams, candidate for Mayor, who did not appear. Rev. Jackson was asked to speak. He said he would like to hear from some of the sub committees. He also said "I am not quite in harmony with this procedure (speaking of reports of committees) because the primary object of our meeting was to hear another speaker and I do not care to be a substitute. I do not think it fair to the persons present. Mr. Smith said that at the election there was an executive committee appointed and asked who they were. Chm. Treva reported that Messrs. Blackburn, Harper, Marshall, Saunders, Sellars, Schuyler Phillips, Rev. Toombs, J. S. Wright, Rev. Jackson, and J. S. Trevan. Chm. Ex. Committee were appointed by Chairman Lane. Mr. Sellars resigned after stating reasons. Rev. Jackson said "he had not been consulted. I want to work freely and in the open, where I can review the work. Not that I am unfavorable to such work. I have a place where I can add much to what is done and do not care to be tied down to any committee." Resolutions were presented commending Detective Harding on his arrest of Glover Shull, Secy. Jones seemed to worry about the publicity given the work and wanted to know "Is it the views of this body to make known the work of this body public" and challenged the right of the Editor of the Star to remain, as he was not entirely in sympathy with the commission. Rev. Jackson said that he was to be questioned when meetings were held in this church and he tolerated no such actions. Messrs. Blackburn, Wright and Marshall interrogated the Editor as to his remarks and publication derogatory to the Commission, Editor Smith said he had no explanations to those who could intelligently read what he published. He said that the Commission as a whole was a disgraceful organization, a set of grafters and persecutors, who had organized out of the real moral commission and had attempted to pull off their political propositions—had been a party to the persecution of Mr. Shull, without attacking the other club-men, and had as he prophesied attempted, to beg the white people, to permit them to solicit funds to build a Jim Crow Y. M. C. A. He condemned the whole for their actions, and it was apparent that work was done under the name of committees, by individuals without the knowledge of many who were supposed to be interested. He stated that he would appear at any time and prove their procedure, with Atty. Franklin and his demoralized commission on the same platform—also that Chm. Eddings, Messrs. Sellars, Saunders, Harper and J. N. Wright stood for the original object of the moral commission." Rev. Toombs being forced by Rev. Jackson, said he expected Mr. Williams to talk politics to them. Rev. Jackson said that when he heard that the meeting was called, he asked that Mr. Williams confine himself to other issues than those political. That he did not intend during his administration to bring politics in St. Peter's Church. We commend Alderman Williams for his non-recognition of such an element, either politically or morally, who cannot even truthfully present themselves in public, also to Rev. Jackson, who was fair enough to go with them "only in the right." We have seen Mr. Wiley, the Secy. of the white Y. M. C. A. about this Negro branch—and if there is to be a branch (and we hope there will not be one for many years hence), we are assured that Rev. (?) Toombs and Rev. (?) Withers and Messrs. Smith and Marshall will at least be far from the base of financial supplies. The prophecy of the Star is fulfilled. Let us be fair and think this matter over—and consider the record of Rev. (?) Withers, Rev. (?) Toombs, and Will M. Smith. Any institution founded by these men would be conceived in immortality, born in iniquity and fostered in corruption, and would in no way do credit to the race or people to which it belonged or fulfil the mission for which it was established. Mrs. M. O. Cannon, Miss Eva Walker, Sergt. Harper, Mr. Schuyler Phillips, Rev. Carter and Rev. With- ers did not attend this meeting. There was a miserable showing of public interest in this questionable organization. NOTED HORSEMAN TO ARRIVE Mr. Thomas Bass of Mexico, Mo., the recognized authority on "horseflesh," will appear with a string of High Class Saddlers at the State Fair. Mr. Bass never misses the Blue Ribbon. He "showed" at the Winnepeg Fair with his usual success. While in the city he will be the guest of Mr. Solomon Saunders, who owns the leading riding academy in our city, Messrs. Bass and Saunders are both Negroes, and will take some of the prizes at our State Fair this year as usual. Mrs. Chas Sumner Smith will return home about Oct. 1st from a visit to her relatives in Boston. Mrs. Charlotte Ford, mother of Mr. Albert A. Ford, left Saturday eve for Chattanoga, Tenn., where her daughter, Mrs. M. Willis is very ill. She was accompanied to the station by her daughter, Mrs. Gravity and Mrs. Geo. P. Sims. Mrs. Chas. W. Scrutchin of Bemidji arrived here Tuesday to spend fair week as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Connors of Bryant Ave. Mrs. A. A. Ford, who has been visiting in Chicago arrived home this week. Dr. M. W. Judy, was taken sick last week. He is well again. Miss Eva Walker has moved to 3629 4 Ave. So. She has a beautiful furnished room for rent. Call Col. — Advertisement. Mrs. G. W. Mitchell, Supt. of the People's Mission Sunday School, accompanied her husband, Rev. Mitchell on his trip to Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. Annie May Breeding, of Montgomery, Ala., arrived in the city last Friday, whelre she will remain a month as the guest of Mrs. Withers, 2406 17th Ave. So. Mrs. W. R. Donovan, 2018 James Ave. No., received last week in honor of the out-of-town guests, Mrs. Clement Pierce of Paris, Tex., Misses Mamie Baker-Webster and Laura Brawn of Kansas City, and Mrs. Herman-Brown of Chicago. The afternoon was given to work of the Federated Clubs and some interesting talks were made. There were several ladies present and refreshments were enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brown of Chicago, are the guests of Rev. and Mrs. W. R. Donovan. Mrs. Brown is a sister of Mrs. Donovan. They may remain here indefinitely. Mrs. Wm. J. Stirman gave a garden party at her residence, 3418 Snelling Ave., last Thursday from 9 to 12. Mrs. J. O. Yancy of Maple Plain will spend a week in the city during Fair week, as a guest of her brother, Mr. John Morris. The Forum meets Sunday at Bethesda Baptist Church. "Uncle Jim." Branch visited his home state, Virginia, after an absence of 50 years. He greatly enjoyed his trip. He is the national representative of Ames Lodge of Elks and is a known character at every Grand Lodge. He is a true Elk. Ames shall always honor "Uncle Jim." Mr. Frank Danner has recovered from an attack of ptomaine poisoning. Mrs. Frank Peoples entertained at a six o'clock dinner lest Thursday in honor of Mrs. P. E. Eaton of St. Louis, a guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Moulden. Covers were placed for ten. Mrs. Wm. Hyde has returned from a visit to Fargo, N. D. Messers. Geo. W. Holbert and James Branch returned this week from attending the Elk's Grand Lodge at Norfolk, Va. Lt. Chas. Hamilton has been confined to his home, 1305 Washington Ave., with kidney trouble. He is gradually improving. Officer Jas. A. Roberts of the Police Dept., and his nephew J. J. Roberts, are home again after a trip to visit relatives in Indianapolis and their old home at Chilicothe, O. They had a grand time. Misses Marie and Delphine Thompson of Clinton Ave., have returned from their Eastern visit. They had a nice time and were welcomed home by many of their Twin City friends. A Correction.—The admission to the Ball by the Cason Bros. Orchestra on Labor day is 35 cents instead of 50 cents, as heretofore mentioned. Why is it that people, who never subscribe to a paper, always want to have their personal news in its columns? Subscribe for the Star. 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? Leave your Subscriptions and Printing at TWIN CITY STAR PRINTERS, 1402 Washington Ave. So. Choice workmanship, Regular Prices. When writing for the press, don't abbreviate your words. Spell each one out correctly and distinctly. If you don't it means that all of your manuscript will have to be rewritten if there is time. Write on one side of the paper only. If you wish to help this publication. Send your subscription by Post office order. 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.'" STRONG POLITICAL AGENCY. National Independent Organization to Hold Corporation in the World Hold Convention in New York. The Rev. Byron Gunner, president of the National Independent Political league, in his final message to the members of the organization regarding the coming annual meeting, says: "Dear Fellow Comrades—The preliminary call for the seventh annual meeting of the National Independent Political league has already been published. The call, however, was issued before the exact date and place for the meeting could be determined. Now that it is settled as to when and where we shall convene it remains only to announce the same and to add a brief word of earnest appeal to our people in all sections of the United States to awake and to get together in self defense of their own most vital civil, social and political interests. "The meeting will be held in the Bethel church, New York city, from Sept. 7 to 9, Inclusive." "We feel peculiarly fortunate in being able to announce that the seventh annual meeting of the N. I. P. L. is to be held in New York city in the new edifice of the Bethel A. M. E. church, of which the Rev. B. W. Arnett, D. D., is pastor. We are to meet on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the 7th, 8th and 9th, just previous to the great national Baptist convention to be held in the city of Philadelphia. "The determined purpose of the league is to assist in leading our Negro-American population out of political bondage, to wage perpetual and eternal war against any and all kinds of segregation based on race or color and to restore the federal franchise to our oppressed brethren in the southern states. These needed reforms cannot, we believe, be successfully accomplished for us by our friends of other races. While we appreciate their interest and welcome their assistance, we know that 'they who would be free must themselves strike the blow.' We must as a fundamental factor in the struggle produce and follow our own leaders, and we must get together and work and fight for ourselves or we can never be free. "At any necessary cost and sacrifice we must educate the masses of our people to become an independent, race loving people. The impression that has been deliberately built up and published worldwide that we are a child race and therefore are not to be dealt with as other races is a false claim that we must as a people blow to atoms. This false impression has been studiously disseminated throughout this and other civilized countries, taken up and expounded by teachers, editors and politicians everywhere. Such damaging impressions of our people should begin to stir us to action. "We therefore call upon not only the members of the league, but upon all self respecting men and women of color to co-operate and join with us in our struggle for equal civil, social and political rights as American citizens. Come to our annual meeting, join the league or give it your moral and financial support. Organize branch leagues, plan to attend the meetings, assist financially and in every other way possible. Let all churches, lodges, civic, literary and equal rights societies send delegates, and let us demonstrate to the world that we are determined to become American freemen. "Yours for freedom. "BYRON GUNNER, President." Sir Edward Carson, the Ulster Unionist leader, has called a meeting of the leaders of the Ulster volunteer force for Thursday, when he will submit a scheme, with the concurrence of the war office, for the utilization of this force in one body. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR WILLIAM E. LEE — on the — LIQUOR TRAFFIC. "I believe in county option and that the people of any governmental unit should have the legal machinery provided for the expression of their will upon the liquor question. In addition to providing a county option law, I believe in further reducing the power of the brewery in politics and curbing the sinister influence of the liquor traffic by preventing brewery ownership of saloons or buildings occupied by saloons, by enforcement of laws prohibiting the sale of beer or liquor to any but legally licensed retailers, thus doing away with blind pigs and other illicit places whose existence depends upon the illegal sale of liquor, and by such other legislation as may be necessary to destroy the power of the liquor traffic." WHY NOT HAVE AN EXPERIENCED HAIR CULTURIST, Poro-Scalp Treatment-Shampooing N. W. South 9342 Minneapolis Treatment at Residence by Appointment. 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 SALE New Modern Duplex. 6 rooms and bath, oak finished in each flat. Full cemented cellar and laundry. Lot 64x 139, east front, large lawn, exceptionally large well arranged rooms, easy terms. See Kronengold, 511 Aldrich Ave. No. Tel. Hy. 2303. (Advertisement). FURNISHED ROOMS. FOR RENT—Beautifully furnished room, all modern, to desirable parties. Call 3629 4th Ave. So. 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. 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. Apply at once. Dale 3316. St. Pal. CLARENCE BELL, the tailor. Clarence W. Bell, the tailor, who has been head of one of the leading shops, has decided to run a tailoring department at Bell and Jones, 244 Third Ave. So. Call and see his work and samples. He can suit Mr. Sylvester Oliver, the Adonis.—That's all. He is right. 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 01 13th St. So. Terms upon application. The People's Christian Mission, REV. G. W. MITCHELL, PASTOR, 1294 Washington Ave. Se. Subscribe for the Star. THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN. You can get a good meal, clean service, and courteous attention at the St. Louis Kitchen. 138 E. Third St. St. Paul. Mrs. Hinson is universally known for her good cooking. ST. LOUIS KITCHEN, 138 E. 3rd St. St. Paul, Minn.-Advertisement. WANTED. Reliable, live, honest, hustling agents for the Twin City Star. You can make a good living with this work as a side line. Agents wanted in Milwaukee, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City, Portland, Ore., Seattle, Denver, Des Moines and Sloux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. Reserve your space for Excursions, Picnics and Dances. Take the advantage of our advertising columns. We are often asked "How can I send my subscription." We get all Post Office Orders sent us my mail. Notes must reach our office on Wednesday before noon. All communications by mail only. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. ```markdown ``` Defective Page ve ttt tt ttt fective Page | | ee | wie 4 _| | | i | : DO YOU WANT TO BE WELL. DRESSED? THEN | AM YOUR TAILOR, i SUITS | $25.00 | OVERGOATS $25.00 Cleaning Pressing cp en re Repairing CLIFFORD A. SMITH. 4a1 UNIVERSITY AVE,, ST. PAUL ara ELEVENTH AVE. SO. 28 Newly Furnished Rooms. By Day, Week or Month. Special Rates to Theatrical People. Mrs, Allce (Mother) Carver, Prop. N. W. Phone Main 863 BARBER SHOP AND BATHS. 1. 8, Phone 3073, NW. Main 9592 The Porters and Waiters Club Incorporated GLOVER SHULL, President Waiters for Parties Furnishea Slee Porters 311 Hennepin Ave. Mpls ————_—————_ SMOKE THE BEST 5C CIGAR Sight Drait W. S CONRAD CO., Distributors NO. 140, E. 6th ST., ST. PAUL. NO. 1. WESTERN AVE. MINN. Southern Theatre SevenCorners 4 15th and Washington Avenues So. Refined Vaudeville Moving Picture Shows Continous Performance Admission 10 Cents Children 5 Cents Peterson, The Druggist 1501 Washington Ave. So. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS. He Solicits You Patronage. Office, Nic. 1963 Res. Colfax 1638, BR. J. H. REDD, Physician and Surgeen. 111 8@, 6TH ST. Minneapelis, Minn. ——__—<__—_— ‘WM, T. FRANCIS ~ Atterney and Ceunseller at Law, 89-98 Unien Bleck, St. Paul. Dr. John R. French DENTIST 304 Kendrick Bleck (27 H. 7th St) Tel. Cedar 9804 ST. PAUL, MINN. DR. W. H- WRIGHT. DENTIST. Phone Nic. 1963 111 So. 6th St. Minneapolis, Minn. OVER 66 YEARS’ Par XPERIENCE ‘Trape Marks Desions sgrerete aoe eas dgyamntte seach ears? SSeS renee bie ae aon oee "Scientific American, Seeentecaitcets eee ite leet 364 Broadway, Ml C0 Na Yak ee Electric Player Pianos Regulated. HENRY R. MORGAN. Piano Tuning (244 13th AVE. So, MINNEAPOLIS: PHONE NIC. 1354. pe cee SUBSCRIBZ “OR THE STAR. DALLAS LEADS — IN BUSINESS Texas Metropolis Atfords Race Fair Chance, LARGE PROPERTY HOLDINGS By RALPH W. TYLER. Dallas, Tex.—There are 23,000 colored people in this city, forming one-fourth | of the total population. One who spends a little time bere uwong the | members of the race soon discovers | that these 23,000 of our people also form one-fourth of the city's energy. | them, Recognizing their present timita- [tions and the odds against them, the race, under capable leadership, is 'spending no time in deploring, but rather striving to better conditions. Dallas is a beautiful city, the resi- dences suggesting to the visitor that he is in some northern city famed for the architectural beauty of its homes. ‘The vast amount of commerce, build- ing operations and industrial enter- prises here suggests to the visitor that he Is in some bustling mart of com- | merce east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio. Dallas boasts of one of | the strongest local Negro Business leagues in Texas or any other state. ‘The co-operative spirit engendered by a business league, and the activity resultant therefrom invariably make for business progress. The race's bus!- ness men in this city have $300,000 invested in business enterprises; $600,- 000 of the city’s taxable property be- longs in fee simple to the members of the race, and $50,000 In Dallas’ banks is deposited to their credit. Dallas has been enjoying an unpre cedented business boom, and the estab- lishment by the federal government of a regional bank served only to increase business and draw attention to this, Texas’ metropolis, as a wonderfully | progressive city, whose future has practically no limitations. In all the progress being made here the race is largely contributing, and in al) the ‘business success being achieved the race is sharing. I met Mr. W. Sidney Pittman here, an architect than whom there is none better, and he told me of his success. Coming from Washington, where his architectural ability was well known, but little employed by his own people. the race here in Dallas recognized and employed him. Here the race places a premium upon ability and efficiency. Mr. Pittman is enjoying prosperity here that is in contradistinction to what he enjoyed in the north, and in every movement for racial betterment he is an active, helpful factor. Largely through his efforts the Local Business league was given new life W. EB. King, sole editor and proprietor of the Dallas Express, one of the very best race newspapers published in this country, has done more perhaps than any single man to advertise Dallas and to accelerate race advancement. ‘The race in Dallas recognizes that business, education and religion should go hand in hand, and, while making rapid and wonderful material progress, the educational and religious advance- ment 1s not lagging. Twenty-four churches conserve the religious inter- ests of the race, and six public schools, with sixty-eight efficient teachers, con- serve the educational interests of the race. I was much pleased with the character of the school buildings for our race. They are substantial, mod- ernly equipped and sanitary. I was advised that the whites are very con- siderate of the requests made by the race for improved educational facill- tes. ‘The amicable relations existing be tween the two races here is one of the very encouraging signs which points to that unrestricted freedom that is the hope of us all. Texas, one observes, is trying its utmost to dispel the long time held belief that the state stands for race retardance. The appropria- tions made down here for Negro schools—greater than any southern state—and the helpful assistance given by white men to men of our race in business indicates a condition just the opposite te that which many think. There nre sixty-eight Negro teachers, sixteen ; :vsiclans, four dentists and five lawyers to make up the race's pro- fessional «lass in Dallas. There are six business corporations, twenty-five ex- cellent grocery stores, two drug stores, one moving picture theater, one hotel, a number of well conducted cafes, real estate agencies, a furniture store, three undertakérs, 1n automobile repair shop and a number of enterprising contrac: tors to represent the race's diversified business activities. In this city | find that among the men who have made possible the Prosperity that the race is now enjoying and who are providing for a splendid future are Dr. B. R, Blultt, Rev. A .8 Jackson, J. ©. Jordan, N. W. Harlee. 8. C. Block. D. Romen, F. P. Mayes. Rev. 8. E. Watson. Dr. R. T. Hamil- ton, Jake Ward. W. BE. King, Dr. M. C. Cooper. Dr J. W. Anderson. Rev. C. W. Abington. 8. R. Johnson. D. V. Hooper. W. Sidney Pittman. R. L. Log- gins, A. Strickland, E. T. Williams and the very active president of the ora} business league. IWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL NEWS. Miss Zona Gale, Chairman of Civics, Wisconsin State Federation of Women’s Clubs will visit Minneapolis in October in the interest of Suffrage work. Clifford A. Smith, the tailor, has moved to 421 University Ave, St. Paul. Clifford is a successful business man. He moves with the crowd and keeps up with the times. Mrs. J. R. White left Sunday even- ing for Detroit, Mich., to attend the G. A. R. Encampment as a delegate from the Ladies of the G. A. R. She will then go to Boston as a delegate to the B. M. C. representing the Household of Ruth. Mrs. White will visit her husband, Rev. J. R. White of New York: bellors reversing: Z: ee Ree: éd bia oe. Bye) x BN Gale he By Oh x \ i fs > \ al , y } “es \~ i es a a Be a! “i * ik baa ANY Pee NW pers othe. us 4 Mrs. Clara B. Hardy. MISS TALBERT’S RECITAL. Mrs. Clara B. Hardy presents her neice, Miss Sarah May Talbert of Buffalo, in a musical recital — Attended by the select social set. "One of the most pleasant events of the season was the musical given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. R Hardy, St. Anthony Ave. Friday the 28th, by Miss Sarah May Talbert neice of Mrs. Hardy, At 8:30 P. M 80 guests assembled representing the intellect of the Twin Cities. All ha¢ anticipated a pleasant evening, an¢ were not disappointed. The playing of Miss Talbert was a revelation, as ‘one gentleman expressed it, “A rare musical feast.” The young woman from the first number held the audi- ence spellbound. She displayed wonderful technique and. a rare touch. Each number was an inspira- tion and all truly regretted that the program could not have been longer Miss Talbert is a pupil of Prof. Car Stasney, the only one of her race he has ever taught. After hearing her play he accepted her at once. She will finish her musical course, June 1915 at New England Conservatory. We all look forward to a brilliant future for this young woman. Other numbers on the program were two vocal selections by Miss Ruth Bogar and a “Song recitation” by Mrs. Wm T. Francis which was enjoyed very much by the audience, after which all were served refreshments. The older people left making room for _ the young folks. Twenty-five couples re- mained and to the strains of sweet music danced until — A. M. All ha¢ a glorious time and voted Mrs. Hardy “Queen of Hostesses.” The adie: were simply. stunning in beautifu gowns—and it will truly leave a last. ing impression on all who were for tunate to be in attendance. le : | =| a >. Rev. E. H. McDonald. Rev. E. H. McDonald, pastor of Memorial Baptist Church, will leave Sunday night for Philadelphia to at- tend the National Baptist Convention, where he is one of the assistant recording secretaries. Mrs. Clement Pierce was the guest at dinner of Mrs. Gould and daughter in their magnificent home, and later driven by auto to points of interest in and about Minneapolis. Miss Adina Adams gave a Kimona Party, Saturday evening, Aug. 29th followed by a Sunday morning break- fast in honor of her counsin, Miss White of Chicago. Eleven girls were present. An informal dancing party was giv- en by Mrs. Valdo Turner of St. Al- bans St,, Friday evening, Aug. 8th. Subscribe for the Star. MRS. R. S. BRITTON. At Rest. After more than a years’ intermit- tent illness, Mrs. R. S. Britton, on Tuesday, Aug. 25, passed into the great beyond at 10:00 o'clock p. m. at Bethesda hospital, aged 47 years. Her funeral was held at St, Peter Claver Catholic church, of which she had been a member ever since her Fesidence in the city, Friday, Aug. 28, at 9 a. m. High mass was celebrated by Fath- er S. L. Theobald, who highly eulog. ized the deceased for her Christian character and labors. There was a large concourse of sor- rowing friends present at the funeral it being, according to a statement made by Father Theobald, the second largest funeral since he had been the pries in charge. The deceased fas an enthusiastic admirer of the Order o' Elks, her husband being a member o| Ames Lodge, 106 of Minneapolis, and, in consideration of her admiration of the Order, Mr. E. J. Stewart, an old friend of the family, was requested tc select members of the Lodge to act as pall bearers, which he did as fol- lows: W. R. Morris, H. P. Southall, Charles Brody, Fred Thomas, Worthy Jones and Silas West. The pall bear- ers were attired in full Prince Albert suits, the regulation funeral dress of the Order. The floral tributes were very nu- merous and beautiful, there being a number of special designs. The deceased left no blood relatives, only her husband and numerous friends to mourn her departure, Lyles funeral director; interment at Calvary Cemetery. Card of Thanks, The bereaved husband desires to tender his heart-felt thanks to the many friends who gave aid and sym- pathy during the illness and at the death of his beloved wife; and espe- cially does he thank the donors of the floral tributes. Miss Adina Adams of St. Paul has as her guest, Miss Laura White of Chicago, Ill. Miss White is a cousir of Miss Adams. Dr. Valdo Turner returned from 3 visited N.. ¥., Phila, Atlantic City also Norfolk, Hampton and Newpor News, Va, and was much impressed with conditions in the South. yum ‘suepy ydasof ‘sayy pue ayy Wouuyy Buassed aay yams s19y were hosts at a sight-seeing tour o St. Paul, Minneapolis and the sur rounding lakes in honor of Mrs Clement Pierce last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Hood enter tained at a player-piano musical and luncheon in honor of Mrs, Clement Pierce, of Paris, Tex., last week. Mrs. Pierce of Paris, Tex., was the guest at an Orpheum matinee, and afterwards dinner guest at the hom of Mrs. W. I. Stirman, of Snellins Ave. Minneapolis, last week. Mr. J. Edgar Murphy took Mrs Pierce through the beautiful art gal lery in the home of millionaire T B. Walker in Minneapolis, last Mon. day. Mrs. Clement Pierce, of Paris Texas, was the guest of Mrs. Charles Booker, on a trip through the Still water penitentiary, and afterwards the dinner guests ofthe Lindsay's in the “Prison City” last week, An elegant reception tendered Mrs Clement Pierce by Mrs. Bettie Jones of Charles Street last week from 3 t 5 afforded another oppartunity to th admirers of Mrs. Pierce to hear on among the best speakers of the wom ep of our race. Little Annie Salina Foster and Mas ter Wesley Kelly will be bride an groom at the Japanese Wedding a ‘Pilgrim Baptist Church September 17 The affair is in the hands of Mrs Francis, Mrs. James and Mrs. Foster assisted by the Misses McArthur o Atlanta. Mrs. Pierce, of Paris, Texas, will be the guest of honor at a dinner at the home of Mrs. A. L. Ridley, St Anthony Avenue, Sunday Mrs. Geo. E. Bromley of Charles St entertained sixteen young women at cards, Thursday afternoon, Aug. 27th in honor of her counsin, Miss Laura Bell Robinson. Misses Mae and Bertha Williams of Charles St, gave a reception in honor of the strangers, Thursday afternoon Aug. 27th, hours 4 to 7 P.M. A very pleasant afternoon was spent. ‘Miss Laura Belt Robinson was en- tertained by Misses Lucille James, Lucille Elliott, and Mrs. Clarence L. Smith, at their residences. Mr. J. E. Johnson is on the sick list. New Weekly Paper In Montolair, N. J. ‘The Eastern Observer is the name of & promising six colimn weekly paper which recently made its appearance in Montelair, N. J. J. E. Sadler ts the editor and owner of the Observer, which has a territory in which to ctr- culate where there is no other paper Published by our race. The National Negro Press association welcomes the Rewcomer into its merabership and wishes Editor Sadler much success, | a, if) | (‘§Furnish Your New cS ae Home at bl 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 (35D =g eE COZY HOMES for the people feats isn al | of Minneapolis and the North- [QML fey ¢ (ey |e \ west is the REASON why we [i llpetrsscar ey ask you to let us START you [Ay Geilep Ith Foal opt out “RIGHT. This HOME. WW) Ejay MAKING is no EXPERI. @@-Caipraoe® St MENT with us. We take as ({ WWitgaev- ata FE much INTEREST in doing it base RIGHT, as you do in wanting {f/ | }| Feeeee rin it done. We sell nothing but [/ The ar GOOD FURNITURE, GOOD ff || ri {| i CARPETS, GOOD CUR- |; TAINS, and’ DRAPERIES, Gait kk ICS A GOOD’ STOVES, RANGES =i 5 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. , Sa a ay ‘THE DICKERSON CAFE 4 208 HENNEPIN AVENUE JOHN A. DICKERSON, Prop. THE FRANCE CAFE CHOP-SUEY- -- VOCAL ENTERTAINER REGULAR DINNER AND A LA CARTE SERVICE THE COOLEST PLACE TO DINE Best Accommodations for Private Parties EXCELLENT COOKING COURTEOUS ATTENTION 255 Marquette Ave.. Minneapolis (upstairs) MRS. J. M. MASK, PROP. Phone N. W. Nic. 9560 FERNANDO ANDERSON, Merchant 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 to Dr. Judy’s Office Residence 413 11th Ave. No. Residence Phone N. W. Hyland 16 Office phones, N. W. Hyland 664, Ss T. 8. Nerth 304, oo | BANL W. BAYHOR ~,) eS Enbalmerw Undertaker | Eg Private Chapel. Calla anewered | promptly Day or Night. Livery fur- ‘ A | nished for Weddings, Parties, etc. — 317 Plymeuth Ave. No, Minneapolis, Minn. DAN’L W. RAYNOR. S | LAP PONTE) memos ORSETS will give you lithe, uncorseted grace ¥) and constant comfort, yet mould = your figure to the present fashion. == They are fitted to your measure in = your own home by a trained corset- = iere—the Spirella way. A telephone 3 call or post-card will bring an expert 3 co) to your home to explain the Spirella 3 Sine service and boning in detail. on" 2 Spirella Corset Shop Gp WS CORA &. ANDERSON Ben 368 Aurora Ave. Up, 8t Paul, Minn, ISNT) <_< Ne Wonder! ‘Tho tired business man was fo Clee vying ene cia || 12 & state of collapse on the sixth old frleada, cd thees, old am. || of & downtown office building. sear Mid books, old wine.-Goid. || storatives were applied, and be sa postr : feebly. “I'm all right now.” he eee oe ae on eee Lee Memory. Memory {s the friend of wit, but the treacherous ally of invention; there are many books that owe their success to two things—the good memory of those who write them and the bad memory of those who read them.--Colton. No Wonder! ‘The tired business man was found in a state of collapse on the sixth floor of a downtown office bullding. Re- storatives were applied, and be sat up feebly. “I'm all right now.” he ex- plained. “You see, I wanted to go up to our other office on the tenth floor— and—(here he gasped for breath)—I found the elevator—golng—up!"—New ‘York Post. ‘Bneractic. “Why don't you sit down, Weary?” “Aw, shucks; look at ther trouble gettin’ up again!”—Boston Travscript. Entered in the Post Office at Minneapolis as second class matter. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION 1419 Washington Ave. So., Minneapolis Minn. Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ..... 1.20 THREE MONTHS ..... .65 CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTIONS ..$2.50 ADVERTISING RATES. Wedding Announcements, Fifty Cents Card of Thanks ..... One Dollar In Memoriam ..... One Dollar Business Announcements, One Dollar Birth, Bethrothal, Marriage, and Death Notices ..... One Dollar Complimentary and Obituary Resolutions, 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 Address all mail to Twin City Star 1419 Washington Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. 1402 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. St. Paul Office, 8g Union Blk. Ne advertisement inserted without cash in advance. The struggle for today, is not altogether for today; it is for a vast future.—Abraham Lincoln. We have received The San Antonio Inquirer, The Muskogee Lantern, New American, Segun Tex., and The Weekly Times, Hattiesburg, Miss., among our exchanges and welcome them. We reciprocate with pleasure "For the Highest Development of Negro Journalism." The meeting of the demoralized Commission last Sunday showed that the people do not even regard them as worthy of notice. If complimentary resolutions, from Jimmie Lane and his recent reformers to Detective Hardin will assist him to get another job, we approve of them. Hardin is really dead and those flowery resolutions cannot resurrect him. We believe that it is our first duty to support our religious institutions There is not a Church in our city among Negroes supported or attended. Yet some want more territory for moral uplift. The Church should lead, then other institutions may follow. ODD FELLOWS DEMAND THAT GRAND MASTER BE DE-THRONED. Wherever tyrants have set themselves above the law the people have risen in their wrath and rescued their rights. No mention need be made of Phocas, Robesjierre, Marat and Cromwell; it is enough to read the pages of current history and see that but yesterday Huerta ruled as dictator of Mexico, while today he skulks abroad on foreign shores an exile from the land he called his own. The voice of the people is the voice of God. The people loudly call for Edward H. Morris to be dethroned. Morris Has Held Office For Twenty- Two Years. Edward H. Morris was Grand Director in 1883 and 1884; Deputy Grand Master in 1885 and 1886; Grand Director in 1897 and 1898; Grand Master for four years from 1899 to 1892; Grand Attorney eight years from 1903 to 1910; Grand Master for four years from 1911 to 1914. One would think he would be satisfied with this long record of drawing money from the treasury of the order, but in addition to this he placed his brother on the Odd Fellows' Supreme Court to draw a salary; and now Grand Master Morris is again a candidate to succeed himself in violation of Law 29, Section 2, General Laws, edition 1911. From Atlanta Independent. TO COMPLAIN AGAINST DIS- CRIMINATION. Persons who visit the Minnesota State Fair should protest any discriminations against them, by reporting same to the police officers, also to the Secy. Mr. Simpson, who can be found in the Administration Building. This should be done quietly and in good order, that no reflection may be cast upon the complainants. The State Fair Board will tolerate no discriminations by predjudiced concessionaries. Remember this is Minnesota. Wanted—Agents to solicit advertising and news. Salary or commission. Good profits. Write the Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. ABSQRPTION OF AFRO-AMERICANS. some time ago and witnessed the attempt of a very light complexioned Negro to board the car reserved for Negroes. I knew the man personally and knew that he was identified with the Negro race, but the conductor, touching him on the shoulder, said: "This car's for 'niggers', white people aren't lowed to ride on it; take the next car back." And he did so and rode to his journey's end. In Washington so many mulattoes, whose complexion is as fair as any whites', were securing choice seats at theaters whose policy is to restrict Negroes to the balcony or gallery or exclude them altogether it was found expedient to employ Negroes as spotters. The duty of the Negro spotter, an insufferable traitor—is to stand on the outside of the ticket window, and whenever one of these "white Negroes" apply for seats tip it off to the ticket seller. There are 8,000,000 blacks in this country as against 2,000,000 mulattoes. Without a recognized and honored propaganda in favor of absorption at the rate black is being evolved into mulatto and mulatto crystallized into white it will take many generations for the whites to absorb the Negro race in this country. The increasing restrictions and exclusions the Negro is meeting with, north as well as south, suggests that segregation, harsh as the term may sound and un-American as some may think the policy to be, is but in its infancy. Schools at which Negro students may now matriculate do not recognize him beyond the classroom, with the result that he becomes an isolated human being. Desirable as education is, worthy of every sacrifice as we acknowledge it to be, the number of Negro students who have the courage to become social outcasts at white universities grows perceptibly less each year. This very discrimination and restriction frequently induces very bright mulattoes to pass for white either to gain entrance to a white university or to enjoy a measurable social equality, so desirable in student life, after gaining entrance. It is this discrimination and restriction that induces thousands of mulattoes to assist absorption by passing unknown as whites. Once a Negro drops on the other side to secure an education, employment or citizen's rights and privileges when the fear of detection has been entirely dispatched the unrestricted rights and privileges he enjoys are so compensating he frequently loses himself permanently among the whites and thus asists absorption. The sole reason for a Negro desiring to pass as white is to enjoy rights and privileges vouchsafed by the constitution whites enjoy and to secure employment commensurate with his abilities it is easy for the white man to secure, but almost impossible for him as a Negro to obtain I have just concluded a tour of 25,000 miles, during which I made a close study of this possible race absorption. I learned that few, if any, traction lines will employ a Negro as motorman or conductor, and yet, I encountered many of them serving in these capacities who are passing as white. I found that railroad and sleeping car companies, whether north or south, decline to employ Negroes as conductors or train brakemen, and yet I learned that many Negroes are so employed while passing unknown as white. The disinclination on the part of department heads and bureau chiefs in the government service to appoint a Negro to a clerical position or position requiring technical knowledge, when certified by the civil service commission, if discovered that the certified is a Negro, has induced hundreds of mulattoes to secure federal appointments by not betraying their racial identity. And many of these, fearing the loss of their positions should their identity become known, are permanently passing as white, and not a few have married on the other side. In every large city in this country there are hundreds of very fair mulattoes who are occasionally or permanently passing as white, and the larger the city the easier it is for them to hide their identity. Taking the per cent increase of mulattoes during the last decade as a basis for making computations, in the next fifty years the mulatto population of the United States will have equaled that of the blacks. In the same period, by absorption, 17 per cent of those physically mulattoes will have lost themselves among the whites. In 1920, if the present ratio of increase continues, the mulattoes will form 26.6 per cent of the total Negro population of this country. The same ratio, if maintained, will cause the mulatto population to form 83.6 per cent of the total Negro population in 2020-100 years hence. During the next hundred years that are to evolve the present mulatto minority into a mulatto majority 88.0 per cent) of the total Negro population, the absorption of mulattoes by the whites will be steadily going on. Permit the present, unnoticed and unrealized, rate of absorption to continue without legislative check or hindrance, in 200 years there will be no Negro problem in this country. The musittoes that have been born, out of wedlock, to white and Negro parents, have been far greater in numbers, it must be said regrettably, than those born to white and Negro parents legally married. Intermarriage between whites and Negroes, even in those states where it is not prohibited by law, is so rare as to attract attention because of its rarity. There is just as strong an aversion to intermarriage on the part of Negroes on the part of whites, and the majority of Negroes who marry whites are those musittoes who have permanently gone over to the whites. TWIN CITY STAR Topics Discussed at Various Institutions by Dr. G. E. Haynes. Dr. George E. Haynes, director of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, recently completed a course of ten lectures on social problems given before the teachers attending the summer normal at the Virginia Union university, Richmond, Va., Tuskegee institute, the Tennessee Normal school and the West Virginia institute. These lectures are designed to stimulate an interest among leaders of Nero groups in community needs and to lead those favorably impressed to or organize their followers in the various sections for general improvement in conditions that have been made better by the branch organizations of the Urban league in New York, Philadelphia, Richmond, Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah and Louisville. Dr. Haynes' opening lecture emphasized the relative importance of heredity and environment in their effect on future and immediate generations. He urged the teachers to guide the young while acquiring characteristics toward those habits of life which would lead the race to achievement and higher standards of living. In subsequent lectures housing, in dustrial and health conditions were treated intensively. By means of lantern slides the various types of home and occupations of Negroes were indicated to the audience. The lecturer was unusually frank in his treatment of the industrial problems. He urged upon his hearers the importance of efficiency in service—the absolute necessity of well trained, competent artisans in the skilled trades and regular, sober and reliable unskilled labor. "An employer of labor," he said, "wishes a job well done in as brief a period of service as the most skilled workman can execute it in. It does not matter to the employer whether black or white hands bring about the results so long as the desired result follows." Dr. Haynes' final lecture was on "The Faith of the Fathers." in which he showed the earnestness with which the Negroes of the years just before and after slavery stuck to the ideals of progress and kept the faith with their country, their race and their God. He emphasized the necessity of the present generation of the race keeping faith with their progenitors by sticking to the same ideals and improving upon their methods because of the added advantage in intelligence and opportunity for service at the command of the race today. Dr. Haynes also delivered this series of lectures at the Teachers' institute at Tuskegee institute, the Tennessee normal school at Nashville and the West Virginia normal institute, near Charleston, W. Va. The National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, with headquarters at 110 West Fortieth street, New York city, has for its main purpose the improvement of the general social conditions of Negroes in the cities of America and is following the plan of work as suggested by Dr. Haynes in his lectures. DR. B. T. WASHINGTON'S TOUR. Noted Educator to Make Three Days' Trip Through New Jersey. Orange, N. J.-The committee in charge of plans for the coming tour of New Jersey by Dr. Booker T. Washington and a party of prominent men from Sept. 7 to 9, inclusive, makes the following announcement; The Washington party will leave New York over the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad Monday morning, Sept. 7, for Morristown. From Morristown the trip to Montclair will be made in automobiles. A public meeting will be held at the Hillsdale grammar school, Montclair, at which Dr. Washington will deliver an address. There will also be held an industrial exhibition in the auditorium of the school. The Citizens' union of Montclair will tender the visitors a collation, after which there will be a parade. From Montclair the party will go to Paterson and from thence to Newark, where a committee will escort them to the Bethany Baptist church, Rev. Dr. R. D. Wynn, pastor. A reception will be held in the basement of the church, where covers will be laid for 400. The party will remain in Newark Monday night and leave early Tuesday morning for Princeton. Other cities and towns included in the trip are Burlington, Camden, Bridgeset, Bordentown, Allentown, Gouldtown, Millville, Ocean City and Cape May. In each town there will be speaking, sightseeing and a banquet served by a committee of citizens composed in most instances of members of both races. The names of those who compose the party thus far announced are: pursuant to announcements. Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama; Nathan Hunt, personal secretary to Mr. Washington; Fred R. Moore, New York Age, New York; James H. Anderson, Amsterdam News, New York; Geoeye* W. Harris, New York News, New York; N. B. Dodson, National Negro Press association, Brooklyn; T. Thomas Fortune, Lawrenceville, N. J.; John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va. Chris J. Perry, Philadelphia Tribune, Philadelphia; R. R. Wright, Jr. Christian Recorder, Philadelphia; A. P. Caldwell, Philadelphia Courant, Philadelphia; William H. Craighead, Advocate Verdict, Harrisburg, Pa.; Charles W. Anderson, United States internal revenue, New York; Wilford H. Smith, attorney at law, New York; James N. Vandervall, chairman of the tour committee, East Orange, N. J., and W. P. Burrell, executive secretary of the tour committee, East Orange, N. J. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. G. U. O. of O. F. Treasury Depleted. We are appalled at the statement of facts covering the present condition of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows contained in the editorial in last week's Atlanta Independent under the caption "THE TRUTH IS THE LIGHT." Can it be possible that the greatest fraternal organization among our people in the world must be sacrificed to satisfy the lust for power and office by one individual, 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 emulations 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 good in organized effort. We are surprised to learn the condition 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 Treasury of the Sub-Committee is practically depleted. The administration is not able to meet the legitimate expenses of the order. It has not only wiped out the $40,000.00 surplus received from the Houston administration, but it has spent the entire receipts 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 administration 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 Supreme Court that wiped out the Houston surplus and depleted the treasury." We read from subsequent paragraph 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 Supreme 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 Supreme Court, and tell of its accomplishments, and to our recollection the Court was instituted by Grand Master Morris, with Ben. J. Davis of Atlanta as Chief Justice, it was believed that Davis and Morris would exchange positions at the last B. M. C., at Georgia, but the slate was broken. Morris refused to step out and he adjourned the convention without an election, holding his position by powers invested. His brother did not approve 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 confusion, 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 B. M. C., if so instead 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 principles remain Grand; its members United, and the Order of Odd Fellows the most constructive organization of Negroes in the world. Editor Ben Davis can do effective work with those X-ray editorials, and his "good old Georgia" delegation will keep the Atlanta Independent as their official organ. Collisions in the air are as deadly, it appears, as those on the ocean. Eventually it may become necessary to double track both sea and sky. Don't forget if trouble comes that you are being given an opportunity to show other people how one should behave when things go wrong. The English militants are talking of a kissing strike, and cool headed men are inspecting their ranks to determine whether it is a threat or a promise. If it is ever made possible to photograph thoughts, as a scientist claims will be done, most of the photographs will probably be barred from the mails. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION ROOT & HAGEMAN 403-5-7 NICOLLET AVENUE Women's Fashionable Apparel at Popular Prices COATS, SUITS, DRESSES, WAISTS, SKIRTS, MILLINERY, GLOVES, HOSIERY and UNDERWEAR You are sure of appreciation from anyone to whom you recommend it. ENJ. JONES (Successors to H. D. Parker) CLARENCE W. BELL Barber Shop and Pool Room 244 THIRD AVENUE SOUTH (Near Milwaukee Depot) N. W, Nic. 9834 Baths, Shoe Shining and Billiards ARTISTS'— JACOB REDMOND, J. WRIGHT, H. M. KENNEDY FLORSHEIM SHOES represent perfection in fine shoemaking Get acquainted with COMFORT and become one of our SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. STANLEY SHOE COMPANY 422 NICOLLET AVENUE BEN. MARIENHOFF FASHIONABLE TAILOR Phone N. W. Main 4398 318 HENNEPIN AVE. Makes Good Clothes at Moderate Prices SPFCIAL WINTER and SPRING DESIGNS Sam'l Brassfield T. S. CENTER 2559 N. W. MAIN 5040 Geo. W. Hall BRASSFIELD AND HALL WE SPECIALIZE IN CLEANING WALLPAPER, LANDSCAPE GARDENING, HARDWOOD FLOOR WORK, PAINTING AND GENERAL JOB WORK. MINNEAPOLIS SERVICE CO. 111 SO. 6TH ST. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Good Beer is Strengthening PETER BROWN F. Peoples. You don't I BUILD ITS JUST LIKE Sam'l Brassfield WE SPECIAL SCAPE GARDEN PAINTING AND MU 111 80. 6 Good To Kelsiun Kelsiun THE POPULAR LINE PURITY BREWING CO. MICHIGAN, USA PURITY BREWING CO. Order a Case Today Heating Box TBA Hochsteiner Brewed under sanitary condition Purest of ingredients The beer without a headache Defective Page