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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY fective Page VOL. 4 Single Copies 5 Cents ISAAC FISHER AGAIN WINNER Colored Man Awarded Prize In Magazine Confest. NINE THOUSAND COMPETED. Tuskegee Institute, His Alma Mater, Proud of Him and His Record—No Question, However Taxing to Amer- loan Statesman or Publicist, Seems Too Difficult For Him. New York. — Everybody's Magazine for September, 1914, published in New York city, contains the announcement that its first prize of $500 for the best letter on the subject, "What We've Learned About Rum, or Rum and Remedies," has been awarded to Isaac Fisher, formerly of Vicksburg, Miss, but now of Tuskegee institute, Alabama. Of his essay the editors of Everybody's Magazine say: "The article below is selected by us from some 9,000 letters as the best all round discussion of rum. Certain other letters have presented more extensive scientific analysis, but have confined the discussion to particular phases. Others have been brilliant in literary quality, but lacking in logical progression and care in the statement of facts. The letter below (Mr. Fisher's) sums up the facts about rum with admirable comprehensiveness and a telling directness of style and offers some remarkably sane suggestions." What will send a thrill of pride through the hearts of all colored people beneath the flags of many nations is the fact that Isaac Fisher is a Negro, whom every colored man, woman and child may proudly claim as brother. If any man in America deserves the title "doctor of philosophy" it is this man, because he has done again and again more work in the philosophic exposition of economic questions of worldwide importance than any university has ever required of a candidate for the doctorate. His past record fully bears out this statement. Without even mentioning a large number of contests in which he has been winner and in which the prizes were less than $10, this man, a Negro, a Tuskegee graduate, in nationwide contests with the best brains in America of all races, has been prize winner some twenty or more times, and he has won on the following subjects, either one of which contains original work of /he quality—higher than the quality of the theses required by universities from candidates seeking the degree of doctor of philosophy. "What We've Learned About the Rum Question." $500. "German and American Methods of Regulating Trusts," $400. (Alone and uninsided Mr. Fisher had to master in a few months sufficient reading knowledge of German to be able to write this essay.) "Ten Best Reasons Why People Should Go to Missouri," $100. "A Plan to Give the South a System of Highways Suited to Its Needs," $100. "Scales and the Housewife," $50. "Digest of the Uses of Adding Machines," $50. "The Relation Between Manual Training In the Public Schools and Industrial Education and Efficiency," $10. "The Most Practicable Method of Beginning a Reduction of the Tariff." honorable mention. (This essay was upon the request of its chief examiner sent to the United States tariff board for its use.) These are only the big essays Mr. Fisher has written. At the recent meeting of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World in Toronto, Canada, Mr. Fisher's paper on "Advertising and Selling" was selected by the committee on awards as one of the "forty-nine best on the subject," thereby giving him a winning place in the first international contest he had entered. Tuskegee institute, his alma mater, is very proud of him and his record. He is one of her most loyal sons, and nothing seems to give him greater pleasure than to say that he owes everything to Tuskegee. He has studied in no other school. It may be that the race has not fully realized the real significance of what Mr. Fisher is doing for the race in his own way and line. In verity he is blazing a broad trail for us all in a direction and with a success not true of any other colored person, and he is a master in his line. No question, however taxing to the American statesman or publicist, seems too difficult for him, and the thing which makes glad the heart of every loyal Negro is that, how ever eminent and learned the other competitors and writers, when Mr. Fisher, working under his famous motto, used with telling effect in the St Louis Post-Dispatch essay and in the essay on run—"Get the Truth"—turns his mind to the analysis of a question, judges who do not know his race almost invariably place the results of his investigations, his essays, his philosophy, at the head of all those who compete. What the colored people want Isaac Fisher to do now is to prepare some books for and about the Negro—some enduring works that colored children may read and be helped; some deathless classic that will inspire the race through all times. He is at present editing the Negro Farmer at Tuskegee institute. M. influence of Mrs. V. C. Haley Felt in Many Good Movements. St. Louis.-Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley of this city, royal grand matron, Order Eastern Star of Missouri juridiction and the leading spirit among the colored women of the state in the suffrage movement, is a member of the National Negro Press association. Mrs. Haley made a strong plea at the recent session of the association held at Muskogee for co-operative and courageous efforts on the part of the leaders of the race, especially in the fraternal organizations and the ministry, to mold sentiment in favor of the many needed reforms which so vitally affect our well being as a race. Mrs. Haley, who before her marriage was a teacher in the St. Louis public schools, is an active leader in educational and social matters. She is the second recording secretary of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, of which Mrs. Booker T. Washington is president, and captivated the convention in Wilberforce in a splendid introductory symposium address on equal suffrage at the biennial meeting of the clubs held recently at Wilberforce university. She is a native of Mississippi, but was reared and educated in Missouri, where she plays a very important part in the affairs for human uplift. She is a recognized leader and is always found in the front ranks in every movement for race betterment. Her activities and pronounced ability have won for her many honorable positions. Besides having served as president of many local clubs, she is president of the St. Louis Federation of Colored Women's Clubs as well as a member of the State federation. Mrs. Haley has the distinction of being a member of the commission appointed by former Governor Hadley for the proposed State Industrial Home For Incorrigible Colored Girls, the site for which was purchased by this commission at Tipton, Mo. The building at Tipton will be completed within a few months. With her many responsibilities Mrs. Haley finds time for religious work, being the superintendent of a live and growing modern Sunday school in the historic St. Paul A. M. E. church in this city. She is district superintendent of the Sunday schools in the St. Louis district and state superintendent of the Allen Christian Endeavor league of the state. Being of a magnetic personality, graceful figure, accomplished, earnest, versatile, a forceful and eloquent speaker, an elocutionist of no mean ability, Mrs. Haley comes as a valuable asset to the National Negro Press association. Wanted—Agents to solicit advertising and news. Salary or commission. Good profits. Write the Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. Advertise—It Pays. MEMPHIS OFFERS SPLENDID CHANCES Tennessee City Has Some Strong Race Men, and They Should Pool Their Issues—Beale Street For Mile or More Should Be Lined With Negro Business Houses. Memphis, Tenn. — The possibilities this city offers to the race for industrial and commercial development are not exceeded by any other city in the country and equaled by but few. Memphis is a commercial feeder for three states—Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi. The white captains of industry here having realized this have been pushing their wares into these states, and in return for their output secured capital to further develop and beautify this strategic business gateway. There are 60,000 colored people in this city and employment for all, for Memphis is a great manufacturing center that utilizes their labor in preference to the foreign speaking immigrants. Beale street, the principal Negro business street, is lined with Greek restaurants of doubtful sanitation, whose patrons are exclusively Negroes, and Jewish new and second hand stores, whose sales are made almost exclusively to the Negro race, to none of whom they give employment. Memphis numbers among our race some strong, intelligent and well to do men, who if they harmoniously co-operated, would make this city the pace setter for all other communities. I have visited Memphis three times within the past year and regretfully observed the lack of team work on the part of our people. Men in accord and those in opposition frankly told me without solicitation that factional differences which ought not to exist and lack of cordial co-operation alone prevent the proper development of the possibilities lying all about them. Memphis is more a city of individual efforts than co-operative efforts in so far as the race is concerned. The individual efforts have counted for much, but co-operative efforts would count for more. I repeat that Memphis has some strong race men, earnest race men and men who are actually doing things—men like Thomas H. Hayes, Robert Church, Dr. Terrell, Dr. Bentley, Attorneys Settle and Booth, Messrs. Clausen, Saunders, Scott, Roddy, Ward and others whom I might name. Were these men and others to come together in an effective business organization, pool their issues and co-operate Memphis would become for the Negroes of Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi what it is for the whites of the same states—a commercial center—and not only would it be dotted with retail stores, but wholesale houses and manufacturing establishments, owned and controlled by men of the race, would be inspired into existence. There are two substantial and well conducted Negro banks in Memphis—the Solvent Savings Bank and Trust company, the older of the two financial institutions, and the Fraternal Savings bank. Were these two banks to merge they would, as one big, strong institution, command a larger working capital, draw a vastly larger number of individual depositors and be in a position to make amply secured loans that would develop Negro business enterprises in this city. Not only this, but a bank formed by the merging of the two would give employment to a larger force of members of the race than the two now working as separate institutions. Memphis presents a wonderful field for race operation and co-operation. If some race man not affiliated with any of the factions or some man from the outside with a capacity for organizing and harmonizing would enter the field and by a master stroke cement erstwhile factions. Beale street for a full mile or more would be lined with Negro business houses. Until very recently the Memphis Negro Business league was inactive. I have noted that in every city that maintained a live, active business league there are to be found co-operative efforts which result in the establishment and maintenance of many business enterprises. A local business organization becomes a clearing house for business ideas and a stimulant to co-operation. The race owns and occupies some beautiful residences in Memphis. The Clausen home, on the aristocratic and beautiful boulevard, the homes of Thomas H. Hayes, Robert Church, Joseph Settle and Mr. Saunders being conspicuous because of their beauty and ampleness. Memphis is not behind some other cities I have visited because of a lack of capital being in the possession of men of the race, but rather because the capital possessed is not working in unison. Robert Church is a wonderfully aggressive man, possessing great means and the energy of youth. Thomas H. Hayes is another very energetic and successful business man who has amassed considerable of this world's goods. Messrs. Clausen and Saunders and several others I might name have made great success as individuals. Memphis is ripe for a business revival among our people. Memphis possesses the men, and her men possess the means. WALTON ON PROTESTS. Former Age Editor Wants Race Title Respected. New York—Lester A. Walton, one of the managers of the Lafayette theater in this city, who was until quite recently the managing editor of the New York Age, takes the New York Sun to task for not capitalizing the noun Negro when using it to designate the Negro race. Mr. Walton's letter to the Sun is as follows: To the Editor of the Sun: Sir-A news article in the Sun from Aug. 21 reads in part as follows: Narragansett Pier, Aug. 20—An open air pavement and folk festival were given this afternoon by a chorus of Indian and negro singers from the tribal institute, "Roll, Jordan, Roll," "Swing Low, Sweet Charlot," "My Lord, What a Morning!" "My Old Kentucky Home," "Suwanne River" and other well known negro songs were heard, while the Indians gave their tribal dances and ceremonial chants. In making mention of "a chorus of Indian and negro singers," "negro songs" and "Indian chants" I note that you see fit to use the capital "I" in the word "Indian," while you make the word "negro" a common noun and fall to dignify it with a capital "N." Why such a marked distinction should be made between the two words I am at a loss to understand. The uncompromising insistence of our publications to designate the Negro race by using a lower case "n" in "Negro" is already giving our etymologists and genealogists no little trouble, and if this practice continues additional complications are bound to arise. Whether general use of the lower case "n" in "Negro" is due in the main to usage or otherwise, it seems that in this particular instance, in this progressive age and era of great reforms, when a determined effort is being made to right all wrongs, kindly consideration should be given a race comprising one-tenth of the total population of the United States, a race strictly American in every respect. Negroes who are proud of being Negroes and who are proud of being Americans native born do not look kindly upon such distinctions as made in the Sun of Aug. 21, for the drawing of such a distinction appears to them as an uncalled for disparagement of the Negro, in which right is sacrificed for usage or what not. Let the Sun be one of the influential journals in the United States to urge that the "N" in Negro be capitalized, not as a matter of sentiment, but as a matter of right and justice. Wilberforce Honors Dr. J. W. Cromwell. Wilberforce university has conferred the degree of doctor of mws upon Professor J. W. Cromwell of Washington in recognition of his many brilliant achievements in the realm of letters as well as for the splendid work which he has done in the field of education. Dr. Cromwell's new book, entitled "The Negro In American History," recently issued, is regarded by men of letters as the most complete work on the subject ever presented in book form. Malta Fever. There is no connection between Malta fever and yellow fever. Malta fever is peculiar to the island of Malta, where it has been endemic for an indefinite period. It also is known as "rock," "Mediterranean" and "unduariant" fever, and in the vernacular of the natives as "slow," "dust" or "goat" fever. It is believed to come from the milk of goats—St. Louis Times. SMOKE THE RELIABLE SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR MAKES HIGH MARK IN SCHOLARSHIP How the New President of Clayton-Williams University, in Baltimore, is Regarded by Men of Letters—Capacity in Which He Has Served at Various Institutions. Baltimore.—Professor James R. L. Diggs, A. M., Ph. D., recently chosen as principal of Clayton-Williams academy, in this city, was born at Upper Marlboro, Md., in 1867. He was educated in private schools and at Wayland seminary, Washington, completing the normal course in 1886, the college preparatory course in 1894. He taught four years in the public schools of Prince George's county, Md. In September, 1894, he entered Bucknell college, Lewisburg, Pa., and completed the classical course, earning the degree of bachelor of arts and graduating one of the first honor men, and was one of the speakers on commencement day. In the college junior debate he was a prize winner in 1897. This enabled him to leave college out of all debt in 1898. On two occasions he was chosen by the college to represent it on intercollegiate debates, contesting with representatives from Dickinson college (1890) and Lehigh university (1898), being Bucknell's chief debater in the last contest. In both cases Bucknell was victorious. Other college honors were: President of the Theta Alpha Literary society, associate editor of the College Mirror, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. and a tutor in Latin for delinquent classmates. As these honors came from white men alone in one of the best of northern colleges, there will be no doubt as to their import. In 1890 Bucknell conferred upon Professor Diggs for one year's graduate work the pro merito degree of master of arts. At this time he was elected professor of Latin and instructor in philosophy at Virginia Union university, which also is his alma mater through Wayland academy. He resigned the professorship at this famous university to accept the presidency of State university, Louisville, Ky., where he remained until forced to take his family away on account of the falling health of Mrs. Diggs, who, the physicians said, could not live in Louisville. In 1902 he spent a session at Cornell university doing graduate work in the philosophy of education, the history of education, political science and advanced economics. He continued this course and finally earned the degree of doctor of philosophy from the Illinois Wesleyan university in 1906. The Tuskegee year book for 1913 gives the names of every colored man who has earned the Ph. D. degree in first class northern colleges, except that of Dr. J. W. E. Bowen of Gammon Theological seminary, who earned his degree at Boston university. Dr. Diggs is one of the two colored Baptists in that list. He studied for the ministry at Wayland seminary and took Hebrew and advanced courses in Biblical literature at Bucknell university. In the theology he is Calvinistic and regards Dr. Strong's works as the best American works on the subject. He looks for ultimate unity of Christianism in answer to the prayer of Jesus in the seventeenth chapter of John. He is in sympathy with all modern movements to improve human life and will be at home in Baltimore. As a writer he is clear and purpose- ful, as a speaker he is forceful, but graceful, and by many he is regarded as very eloquent. As an educator he is one of the most prominent of the race, being considered worthy of a place in such publications as "Who Is Who In America." "Who Is Who In the World," "American Statesmen" and "The Men of 1912." Though a son of Maryland, he has done most of his work as an educator in other states. In 1901 he was married at Hinton, W. Va., to Miss Alberta M. Peck, a teacher at one time in Wayland seminary and also in the Hinton city school. Mrs. Diggs is a learned woman, cultured, refined and popular. She has earned both the A. B. and the A. M. degree pro merito and has taught German. Horace and psychology, both as a substitute and member of the faculty of Selma university. COLORED MEN ARE BUSY. Race In New Jersey Represented In Almost Every Occupation. BY RALPH W. TYLER. Washington. Very few of the race have any conception of the great number of occupations in which you will find members of the race. There is hardly an occupation known to the United States that the race is not represented in, either as owners and operators or laborers. I have just compiled a brief summary of occupations showing the number of men and women of the race employed in them, and the number of men and women of the race who are owners, managers, clerical employees or laborers in these occupations. For instance, in agriculture there are 2,887,732 Negroes employed as follows: Cranberry growers, 3; dairy farmers, 208; farmers, 877,705 florists, 116; fruit growers, 306; truck gardeners, 4,466; nurserymen, 25; turpentine farmers, 113; vine growers, 1. Employed as foremen or managers in agricultural occupation, either for white or Negro owners, the race is well represented. As cranberry bog foremen there is but one Negro employed, but as dairy farm foremen or managers there are 15; farm and plantation foremen, 1,546; truck garden foremen or managers, 68; greenhouse foremen, 4; nursery managers, 7; orchard managers, 41; turpentine foremen and managers, 146. As agricultural laborers there are 1,000,400 members of the race employed in the United States, and as bookkeepers, stenographers and clerks connected with agricultural occupations there are forty-one young men and women of the race employed; while as blacksmiths, stationary engineers and machinists employed on farm or plantation there are 416 sons of Ham employed. Farming has been much exploited of late, and the "back to the farm" movement has led many to believe that but few of the race were engaged in farming, that is comparatively few, and as to forestry, no reference has been made whatever, yet in forestry 25,656 Negroes find employment. Of this number 181 are owners; 14 are managers; 111 are bosses, overseers or foremen; 17 are foresters; 13 are bookkeepers, stenographers or clerks; 12 are blacksmiths and 96 are stationary engineers. Employed as choppers, log drivers, sawyers, saw filers, scalers, teamsters, tte cutters and lumbermen there are 24,903 Negroes employed in the forestry occupation. So far as agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry is concerned, the number of the race employed as owners and as managers and foremen is especially very encouraging. Ohio's Capital May Have Weekly Paper. It is reported upon good authority that a strong and vigorous weekly newspaper will be started in Columbus, O., with the Hon. Ralph W. Tyler at the head. The idea of the new movement is strengthened by the fact that Mr. Tyler has decided to return to Columbus again and make it his residence. Thus the demand has been made upon him to start an up to date weekly which will give the colored citizens an opportunity to let the public at large know of the aspirations and achievements of our people in Columbus and its immediate vicinity. With an experienced newspaper man like Mr. Tyler back of such an undertaking it should succeed. Negro Conference of Protest. A three day national conference of Negro Americans to protest against proscription because of race or color was held at Bethel church, 52 West One Hundred and Thirty-second street, New York city. The conference was called by the National Independent Political league, of which Byron Gunner is president. Protests were formulated against the attitude of some politicians in acquiescing in the policy of segregating Negroes in federal departments and in southern communities; also against the idea that Negroes are a "child race." Advertise,—It Pays. MRS. VICTORIA CLAY-HALEY. The Grand Matron of Eastern Star, Jurisdiction of Missouri, prominent Club woman and Lecturer will visit Minnesota during first week in October. She will lecture under the auspices of the Afro-American Federated Clubs of Minnesota Arrangements for dates will be announced later. Mrs. Haley is one of the leading women of her race. She is a logical and forceful speaker. During November she will go on a lecture tour through Oklahoma. This is the first opportunity the people of the Twin Cities and Duluth have had to hear this brilliant woman, who is doing so much for the good of her people, and who has been so honored and assisted by the white people because of her uniting energy and integrity. ABOUT PROBATE NOTICES. We again state that more publicity should be given Probate Notices in Negro papers where the property of Negroes are concerned, and acknowledge that Atty. W. R. Morris has most of such cases. We have never received such a notice from him, or any other Negro lawyer. We do not question his or their honesty of purpose, but as a legal newspaper, we should be recognized as the proper medium to reach the interested parties. There are cases where estates are probated and where persons holding claims, no matter how small, do not present them because they do not subscribe or read the weekly legal publications. If an administrator wishes to deal fairly, he would be glad to give publicity to the estate to be administered. He may give legal publicity in one paper and also be guilty of secret actions. We have laid this matter before Judge Dahl of the Probate Court. We can say that the Negro lawyers of St. Paul, are fair and open enough to publish notices about Negro estates in the Appeal, a legal newspaper. The Star demands its rights under the law—and will get them. Mrs. F. Peoples of 3732 Portland Ave., left for Chicago Thursday night, where she expects to spend three or four weeks visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Emma Jeffrey of Riverside Ave., has moved to 1317 6th Ave. No. Rev. Jackson of St. Peters, and Rev. Edwards of St. James Churches are attending Conference. It is commendable for them that they have made a good record and their congregations and the public wish their return. Rev. Carter will remain at Bethesda Baptist Church. His resignation was not accepted, and family will return from Ohio. As soon as the Churches get in arrears on the pastor's salary, they can find fault. Pay your preachers, and keep them, if they are worthy. If not pay them and fire them, but be honest. Pay them. Rev. (?) Toombs will start a newspaper. Well, if a Negro can't start a paper during a political campaign, when can he? Success to Editor versatility, and this should be a good Toombs. This is your 57th variety of one. Mr. Levy Broomfield of Omaha is visiting his friend Will (Bud) Green, 258 N. Bryant Ave. "Bud" Green, recently from Calgary has established the Dan Patch Taxi Service and has placed some up-to-date cars at the disposal of the public. Messrs. Hayward and Drake have began transactions in real estate, and rentals. See their adv. GIBSON'S CASE CONTINUED. The case of J. L. Gibson, arrested by Officer Hardin was continued till the 25th. Gibson entered a plea of guilty. Hardin can really catch one of the many buffet-flats in two years. AN AGENT WANTED. We need a good hustling agent. Our business is growing rapidly. Salary or commission. Address Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. Judge Johnson opened his winter season on Thursday evening with his Annual Harvest Dance. Judge still is admired by the dancers who patronize him. He drew a big crowd and entertained them with good music and refreshments. Watch for his next announcements. Why is it that people, who never subscribe to a paper, always want to have their personal news in its 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. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION --- TOW & DIA F. Peoples Real Estate Company. Now is the time to make hay while the sun shines. On account of the war which is raging in Europe it has caused the white people of this city to open wide their hearts toward the Colored People. I have for sale the greatest bargains ever offered in Minneapolis to the Colored man for such small payments down, as low as $25, or $100 up to $500 first payment, for 5, 6, 7 and 8 room, all modern houses, on the best streets in South Minneapolis, such as: Lyndale, Aldrich, Fifth Ave., Fourth Ave., Clinton Ave., 1st, 2nd and 3rd avenues, Stevens, Bryant, Pillsbury, Columbus, Oakland, Chicago, Nicollet, Park, 11th, 10th, Elliott, 12th, 13th, 14th, Ave., and all over the North Side and Minnehaha Districts. The prices range from $2,000 up, with payments the same as rent. Remember, when you buy from F. Peoples Real Estate Firm, it means that you are dealing with an honest and reliable man, and that you get just what you pay your earnest money down for or your money back. We also see that your titles are clear, and will explain to you thoroughly just what your monthly payments will be including interest. Anyone interested in these bargains, please call at the office, 236 Boston Block, as we give no information over the phone concerning these locations. Mr. Tom Bass left Wednesday night for Mexico, Mo. While here he won about $500 in prizes at the State Fair. He was the guest of Mr. Solomon Saunders, who was also very successful with his exhibits. Mrs. Wayne of Hannibal, Mo., is visiting Mrs. Charmon of Elliott Ave. Mrs. Hester Keeys will leave shortly for Philadelphia on a visit. Mrs. Julius B. Glenn and Miss Allie B. Glenn of Clarksville, Miss., mother and sister of Mr. Robt. B. Glenn, 2624 12th Ave. So., have arrived in the city to reside with him. The marriage of Mr. Jakie Giles and Mrs. Leona Mason was celebrated Sept. 3 at 2941 Pillsbury Ave. Her mother, Mrs. M. J. Davis of Los Angeles was present and is spending a while with her daughter and son-in-law. The Twin City Charity Club had a well attended meeting at the residence of Mrs. W. R. Donovan, 616 James Ave. No. The work of the Federated Clubs is progressing nicely and plans are being outlined for the usual winter routine of business. William Knox was acquitted in District Court on Thursday of grand larceny. He was defended by Atty. B. S. Smith. ST. PAUL NOTES. Mrs. Billups of St. Anthony Ave. entertained at dinner Sept. 9th in honor of Mrs. Moses Taylor of Blackduck. Covers were laid for eight. FALL AND WINTER MILLINERY FALL AND WINTER MILLINERY Madam Hart, the Milliner displayed her fall and winter stock at her store at 425 University Ave., St. Paul, this week. The opening was fairly well attended. Mesdames High and Chapman assisted her in showing the stock. Several good sales were made. Music by Miss Gladys Wright and Mr. Earl Hart. Mrs. Hart can sell a better hat for a cheaper price than the big stores tho she has much trouble to sell to many, who advocate the patronage of their race in business, and she is the only milliner among them. Mrs. Birdie High of St. Anthony Ave. has returned from a visit to Winnipeg, Canada. Mrs. Hobbs of 612 W. Central entertained at luncheon in honor of Mrs. Moses Taylor and Mrs. Billups on Sept. 9th and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard White of Winnipeg, Canada, and Mrs. Billups on Sept. 15th. Don't forget to attend Prof. Ellis' Dancing Class on Thursday night. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR --- TWIN CITY STAR THE EMPRESS OF MELODY Madam Anita Patti Brown WILL APPEAR IN RECITAL AT PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH Corner 12th and Cedar, St. Paul, Thursday Evening OCTOBER 1, 1914 Assisted By Mrs. Lou Ella Smith ACCOMPANIST, SINGER AND MONOLOGIAN And Other Local Talent Madam Anita Patti Brown has toured the principal cities in the United States and British West Indies. Mrs. Lou Elia Smith is a recognized reader of ability. Remember the date, Oct. 1, 1914. One night only. Come and hear the "Bronze Tetrazzini" "An Artist of Merit" "Nature's Goddess of Soul Expression." ADMISSION 25c. Reserved Seats 10c Extra. J. LEUBRIE HILL and his DARKTOWN FOLLIES. Famous Aggregation of Noted Artists "The Darktown Follies of 1915" was the big attraction among theatre-goers this week at the Star Theatre, St. Paul, in the three act musical comedy "My Friend From Kentucky" by J. Lubrie Hill, supported by an admirable company of song, dance and comedy artists. The costumes were very appropriate and the show was well staged. Mr Hill was unable to appear as the star, and Mr. Anthony Byrd, a veteran of the profession, made a most favorable impression in the leading character. Miss Abbie Mitchell sang "Rock me in the Cradle of Love" with artistic suggestiveness. Will Brown appeared to advantage in his swell styles. Julius Glenn is the life of the act and full of clean comedy. Harper and Gillam in their specialty are especially clever in burlesque monologue and dance, and were roundly applauded. Misses Helen Baxter, Esther Williams, Evan Robinson, Sally Byrd and Sterling Rex. Toots Davis, and Sam Gaines were well featured, also assisted by a very good chorus. Johnny Peters, the exponent of the latest dances, with Misses Ethel Williams, Erma Baptist, Mae Brown and Effie Hallsman, received an ovation. They can put the "Castles in the air" when it comes to style, grace, composition and execution. The grand finale presents a spectacular staging of entire company—with costumes and scenery, which show very creditably, ending with a ballet which brings down the house. Mr. Jas. J. Vaughn, the musical director, deserves special mention. The show is alive from start to finish, full of sprightly dancers and splendid voices. It is regretted that they were booked at a burlesque house, also that the lithographic posters, ante-date the class of the play, and puts them in with the Uncle Tom's Cabin shows. They deserved better booking and advertising, but it appears that the management realizes that people will pay 75 cents for orchestra seats anywhere to see a good Negro show and they take this advantage to the discomfort of many patrons, who attend and a loss of others who would not attend under these circumstances. They play Milwaukee next week. Col. and Mrs. Edw. F. Mitchell occupied seats in the proscenium box, and their jewelry lightened up things. We were glad to meet our old friend Anthony Byrd, from our old home town, Petersburg, Va. He is still young looking and as nearly old as Sam Lucas. Mr. Allie Gillam of Harper and Gillam is from St. Paul and he got the usual home town honors this week, but he gets those everywhere. The Cosmopolitan Club, including Messrs. Bruce Kinley, Julius Mimms, Harry Smith, J. J. Bagby, St. Paul Tyler. S. J. Whittaker, Tom Roxbury, Gus. Banks, Ed. Ledbetter, Geo. Wood, Alex. Black, Columbus Shirley, Talmage Gransberry, Joe Brown, Fred Williams, Bob Carroll, Jessie Guger, Calomese, Petway and George Watkins, attended the Sunday night performance of the Darktown Follies and occupied box seats. They presented several big bouquets to the star performers. After the show they went to Banks and Watkins for an informal spread. This is the life. Mr. James Seeley, 499 Western Ave., returned Tuesday from Mackinaw Is., where he spent the summer. Mrs. Seeley returned Sunday from Chicago and Indianapolis after a visit to her parents and relatives. RECOGNITION FOR COLORED VOCALISTS AT STATE FAIR. The Women's Clubs of the Fourth (4th) District of Minnesota (white) rendered a program each day at the State Fair. Through the efforts of Mrs. W. T. Francis, President of the City Federation of St. Paul. The Misses Oceola vocalist and Hulda MacCarthy pianist of Atlanta, Ga., who are musicians of a high order, were invited to appear on Monday afternoon, on the Mothers' Club program. Mrs. J. W. Logue, President, and on Saturday afternoon Miss Ruth Boger and Mrs. S. E. Hall rendered a group of songs. They were listened to with rapt attention by the audience in the Hall of Fame, and heartily applauded. This is the first time recognition has been given any member of our race on a program of the white State Federation. Miss May Irwin, Assistant Supt., of Nurses, Freedmens Hospital, Washington, D. C., is visiting relatives and friends in St. Paul. She is the guest of Mrs. Sherwood, 971 St. Anthony Ave. 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. Rev. W. D. Carter arrived in St. Paul from the National Baptists Convention at Philadelphia on Thursday and will spend a few days before returning to Seattle. Mrs. Carter will remain in the East for some time. Mrs. Foster of Sherburne Ave. entertained in honor of Miss McCarty Tuesday evening, Sept. 15th. Thursday night the Japanese Wedding at Pilgrim Baptist Church was a great success under the management of Mrs. W. T. Francis, Mrs. J. Foster and the Misses Orceola and Hulda McCarthy of Atlanta, Ga. Little Annie Salina Foster was bride and Wesley Kelly was the groom. Miss Osceola McCarthy rendered in a highly artistic manner "A Japanese Love Song" accompanied by Miss Hulda McCarthy, and Miss Cornelia Gordon and Mrs. S. E. Hall also rendered pleasing selections. The stage and Sunday School room were decorated in Japanese lanterns and parasols. MRS. HALEY TO LECTURE. Mrs. Victoria Clay-Haley of St. Louis will appear in the Twin Cities next month. She is one of the leading women of her race. Mrs. Haley is a prominent club woman and suffragette and is the Royal Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star Missouri Jurisdiction. She will visit Duluth and spend a while in the Twin Cities. Watch the Star for the date of her coming. A RACE PROBLEM Why is it that many persons, who represent themselves as race workers, never subscribe to and pay for race papers? How many do you know? Who are they? When writing for the press, don't abbreviate your words. Spell each one out correctly and distinctly. If you don't it means that all of your manuscript will have to be rewritten if there is time. Write on one side of the paper only. If you wish to help this publication. Send your subscription by Post office order. Leave your Subscriptions and Printing at TWIN CITY STAR PRINTERS, 1402 Washington Ave. So. Choice workmanship, Regular Prices. REAL ESTATE. RENT Do you want to BUY SELL See: HAYWARD AND DRAKE N. W. Nic. 1505. 105 Wash. Ave. So. MODERN HOUSES FOR RENT. 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OVER 65 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE Px ‘Trace Manns Desians. CopynianTs &c. adatenatandagsareihantsereratarat ee ee ated aia en ectee Scientific American, Srey erat iid Foes NA 364 Broadway, Ii & Coes we New Fak pitti ieed abdomen Electric Player Pianos Regulated. HENRY R. MORGAN. Plano Tuning 244 18th AVE. So. MINNEAPOLIG: PHONE NIC. 1354. es te es SUBSCHISE “OR THE STAR. mR. WASHINGTON AT MONTCLAIR Mayor Hoek. Praises Town's Colored People. ARE SPLENDID. CITIZENS, Dr. Washington Delivers Powerful Ad- dress Before Several Thousand—In Welcoming Speech Chief Executive Saye Colored Population Go to Make Up Representative People of Place. Montclair, N. J—The second stop of Dr. Booker ‘T. Washington and his party who are making a tour of New Jersey for four days was made at the Hiliside Grammar school in this town, Monday afternoon, Sept. 7, where Dr. Washington delivered a most helpful and practical address before several thousands. Dr. Washington was made welcome in a splendid address by Mayor B. G. Hinck, who in part sald: “Dr. Washington, Mr. Chairman, La- ies and Gentlemen: “As the chief executive of the town of Montclair I extend to Dr. Washing: ton greeting on bebalf of this commu- nity, which has always accorded to this distinguished educator and pubilctst the recognition that he merits because ‘of bis notable work in behalf of the ‘colored people of the country.” It must be gratifying to Dr. Washington to view such a gathering as this, because it is representative of a people who, by practicing what he preaches, have Diaced themselves high in the social scale of our town, despite handicaps that are sometimes imposed upon them. “ta Montclair, as in other commu: nities, we have some who would dls ertminate because of race or creed. But happily they are fewer than In most communities, for the high intellectu- ‘ality of Montclair ts productive of a humanttarian spirit that 1s broad and Uberal enough to recognize good qual ities ina man, whether he be black or white, “This beral attitude of the average Montclair resident, therefore, makes more glaring and repugnant the posi- tion of those who, vested with a little authority or acting with political ends in view, discourage thé ambitious of the people of the colored race to raise themselves above a life of mere drudgery to a position where they may enjoy those privileges which are the inherent right of every American citizen. ‘These remarks may appear to have a personal application, but it 1s not for me to say where they apply. You know what forces: are. interested in your advancement, and you also know those interests that exert them: solves to retard your progress in in: Gustrial lines. “However, the people of your race in Montelatr have cause for self con- gratulation in that you have achleved @ success here which may be cited as an example for the colored people of other towns who would rise above those conditions which Dr. Washing: tom and other noble leaders are seek- ing to abolish. “It gives me great pleasure to be here today with you and share in this celebration of an event that was fraught with the greatest importance to the whole human race. ‘The colored people of the United States have ad. vanced in many ways since their emancipation, and their fuller success along all lines depends largely on their adherence to those principles laid down by Dr. Washington—principles . that make for good citizenship and the high- ‘et morality.” NEEDS LESSON IN SCIENCE. Portland (Ore.) Advooate’s Editor Calle Halt on Journal Reporters. Baitor E. D. Cannady of the Port- land (Ore.) Advocate in a recent edi- torial on the attitude of the Oregon Daily Journal and some of that paper's reporters, says: “Bditorial expressions of the Orogon Daily Journal have always been fair and just, but some of its reporters ought to be muzzled for the good of the community, especially the fellow who reviewed the circus performances and referred to the two splendid colored bands as coon bands. “A coon is an animal that walks on four legs. Some are white and some are black, but none of them have been known to master the art of music. The Journal editor or the manager of the paper should get rid of a fellow of this caliber at once or give him a stern lesson in decency and common sense.” More Stock Raisers Needed. In his address before the National Negro Business league at Muskogee Dr. Washington emphasised the im- portance of stock raising among Negroes, and deplored the fact that in several states there wag a sorry mint mum of Negro stock and poultry raisers. However, many will be #ur- prised to learn that engaged in the animal husbandry there are 10.296 men and women of the race. ‘Texas Has Another Weekly Newspaper. ‘The Texas Sun. a new weekly paper, has made its appearance at Terrell ‘Tex. Until Messrs. Slaughter and Polk began the publication of the Sun there was no paper in east Texas published by Afro-Americans. We wish the new paper long life and its promoters'= suc cessful career in their efforts to ad- vance the cause of our people in the Lone Atar State. ABAD THE STAR—ITS NEWe - TWIN CITY STAR a RISE OF DR.’D. A. FERGUSON. |) LNW Worked His Way Through School. ‘Stands Foremost In His Profession. Richmond, Va.—Foremost among the men of his profession in this city ts David Arthur Ferguson, doctor of sur- gical dentistry, He is a native of Portsmouth 0., where he was born a Uttle tess than forty years ago. His parents are also natives of Ohio, but ti 4885 went to Bowling Green, Ky. at which time Mr, William B. Ferguson, father of Dr. D, A. Ferguson, became prinetpal of one of the public schools, Young Mr, Ferguson after complet- ing the public school course at Bowling Green became an apprentice in the dental office of Dr. B. T. Barr, in which capacity he served for three years, His pay-in the beginning. was $1.50 per month; » Having the desire for a higher education, Mr. Farguson returned to his native: home, Portsmouth, in 1802 and. entered. the high school, from which he was graduated with honors in the clase of 1806. During: his high school-course his: spare time was em- ployed in the office of Dr. ©. P. Dennis, where he earned money enough to pay his expenses in school. Upon the completion of his high schoo! course Dr. Ferguson matricu- lated for Howard university, dental de- partment, from which he was gradu- sted in 1899. Having had seven years’ experience in practical dentistry, Dr. Ferguson was permitted to do operative work in the dental infirmary with the members of the senior class and also acted as assistant to the demonstrators in the dental laboratory. 80 proficient was he in prosthetic work that be was kept working in the laboratories of seven dentists. In this manner he earned more than enough PO Te wet ee Ze oN, Po mss aa RaeTD a EpEUNCHE DS DSR: to defray all of his expenses. Thus with what he earned during the sum- mer months doing hotel work at vari ous summer resorts he was enabled to send money to bis father during schoo! vacation, his father having been up- able to render him any financial assist- ance. Dr. Ferguson was married Nov. 20, 1897, to Miss Antoinette V. Carter of Washington. They are the proud pos- sessors of two children, a boy and a girl, aged Sfteen and ten respectively. In 1899 Dr. Ferguson began the practice of his profession in Richmond, Va., being the first colored applicant to appear before the Virginia state board of dental examiners. He also had the distinction of making one of the high- est averages ever made before that board. For several years Dr. Ferguson has been a very active member of the National Medical association, attending every session. At the meeting held at Tuskegee in 1912 he was elected vice president of the National association. In 1913 he was unanimously elected president of the Tri-state Dental association of the Distriet of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. This was the first meeting of this ‘association, and it was held at Buckroe Beach, Va. Dr. Ferguson 1s well and favorably known for his Uberality. He is unselfish and takes great interest and pride in assisting and advising the younger members of the profession. While he devotes strict attention to his very large practice, he ever holds in mind the old adage that “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Dr, Ferguson, accompanied by Mrs. Ferguson, will be at the next session of the National Medical associa- tion to be held in Raleigh, N. C., be ginning Tuesday, Aug. 25. The Alabama Dixie Line Railroad. ‘The progress of the colored people of Alabama is attracting a deal of atten- tion since the news of the Dixie Line railroad was given to the public. This raflroad runs from Kowalaga, a thrifty town in the state, to Alexander City in the eastern part ef the state, and is the first to be built and operated by our race in America. The Dixie Line con- nects with the Central Georgia rallrond at Alexander City, Ala. The Oldest Book. Egyptologists of the Berlin schoo! think it necessary to warn their pupils that every line of the Book of the Dead is “corrupt.” By this they mean that the grammatical forms in which it is written seldom fit into the hard and fast lines within which, as did Procrustes, they seek to confine the ancient Egyptian language. But when all ts said the Book of the Dead is the ‘oldest book in the world, and as we have copies of it in one form or an- other dating from somewhere about $800 B.C. to within a few centuries of our era it can bardly be wondered at that {ts expressions sometimes defy grammatical rules made iu Germany.— London Athenaeum. Had Time Enouch. Barber—Hair’s going gray, sir. Lit- tle Binks—Expect it is. Haven't you early finished? OLD HOMESTEAD OF DOUGLASS Why the Property Is Under Heavy Mortgage, NEW LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT Will of the Great Anti-alavery Agitator ‘Was Not Properly Drawn—Death Defeated the Good Intentions of Mrs. Douglase—Time For Race Loy- alty to Assert iteolf. ‘Washington.—There have been a nam- ber of inquiries, says Ralph W. Tyler of this city, as to the existing mort- gage on the old home here of the late Frederick Douglass. Many cannot un- Gerstand why the home should rest un. dere mortgage when Mr. Douglass was supposed to have been quite well off at his death. Tho estate of Mr. Douglass did mount up to quite « sam at his death. A defective will. made defective by an insuffictent num: ber of witnesses, caused the property te be distributed according to law rath- er than according to the will of the testator. ‘The widow of Mr. Dougiass desired that the old house, containing @ mu- seum of anti-slavery and Douglass relies, the furniture, books, manu- seripts and curios of the great orator, publicist and anti-slavery leader, should be bequeathed to the race as @ mo- morial to her husband. To do this it was necessary for her to buy In the home from the other heirs that she might have a clear title to it This she did, giving $15,000 for the old homestead on Cedar bill. In order to make the purchase, how. ever, it was necessary for her to bor- row money with which to purchase the equity of the other heirs. Bhe died before she could pay off that mort- gage. In her lust will and testament she bequeathed the home, with all tts rich and priceless possessions, to the race Mr. Douglass had fearlessly ebampioned and served. She might have bequeathed it to her own rela tives, but she choose to will it to the ES . > oe ee A yh cae Sette earn Tee hale hh oe, Been ON a ae race with which her husband was Identified. This tells how that mort- gage happened to be placed on the old home of the great leader. By act of congress a board of trus tees was created to have charge of the home, but {t came to these congres: stonally provided administrators witli a mortgage and without funds to even keep up repairs, the result being that the once handsome home, the once fine old estate, is rapidly passing to decay and the mortgage 1s pressing for pay: ment. Several attempts have been made to arouse sufficient Interest on the part of the race to pay off this mortgage and put the home in proper repafr in order first to save the home to the race and to preserve the historical relies, etc., It contains, but not suiticient has been contributed to even keep up the inter- est on the debt. It 18 figured that if $18,000 1s ratsed by the race it will be suffictent to pay off the mortgage and restore the build: ing and estate to {ts former beauty and make of the home a historical and memorial site to be visited by thousands each year, just as the old home of George Washington at Mount Vernon is maintained as a historical retreat. ‘There are fifteen acres in the Doug- lass estate, and it occupies the most beautiful point in all Washington, over- looking the Potomac, as It does, and being within ten minutes’ ride of the White House or the halls of congress. But unless the race responds to the last appeal, and responds quickly, the eld home may be lost. By the terms of the will it can be no other than a memorial to Mr. Doug- lass, free to the public, and conse- quently has no earning power. When it ceases to be that—in case the mort: gage should be foreclosed—the old Douglass homestead will pass from the ae A story comes from a nearby city and 1s not intended as an offense to the literary sentiment of that city, but nevertheless {t is a fact. The other day a shopper went Into a bookstore and asked for a certain concise edt- to of Shakespeare's plays. “Plays?” queried the young man In- telligently. “Don't you mean works?" “No,” said the shopper, “I mean plays.” “That's funny.” said the young man. “1 thonght Shakespeare wrote nothing bat works.” —Indianapolis News, Bearded Russians. 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The struggle for today, is not altogether for today; it is for a vast future.—Abraham Lincoln. The amateur golfer addresses his ball, swings four times and then addresses it again more forcefully. There are two kinds of talkers—those who don't stop to think and those who don't think to stop. Some people tell their troubles with such ease that it does seem as if they get pleasure out of the telling. Landmann, the German aviator, who remained aloft for nearly twenty-four hours, certainly belled his name. About the easiest thing to exaggerate in this world is the good time a man says he had on his vacation trip. Whoever discovers a way to keep men from feeling old and women from looking old has a fortune in hand. And the average girl will fall for an impossible story much quicker than she will for the plain, unvarnished truth. The reason a man can play a violin all night is that he can't saw wood ten minutes without becoming exhausted. Be not deceived by appearances. The teeth of the yellow cur are as sharp as those of the thoroughbred of the bench show. The report that ice cream contains germs has died out. The young men tried to keep it going, but they just couldn't. The man who starts out bravely to save for a rainy day is sometimes disappointed that it does not rain the next pay day. There is one thing to be said in favor of the volcano—it doesn't come into the office and put its feet on one's desk when it smokes. No fault is too small to be worth curing, so don't fancy that even the tiniest of your fallings isn't worth fighting against. By carefully following long established precedent the Washington couple wedded in silence may be able to make up for it afterward. A Long Island beauty is raising young rabbits on a bottle. We hope it's not the sort of one that will make 'em spit in a bulldog's face. Another mosquito that is now suspected of being able to convey malarial infection is the myzomiya rossi. It will be difficult for her to prove an alibi. A speaker at a medical convention declares that poverty is a disease and that its victims should go to a doctor. Possibly he would recommend the gold cure. A Philadelphia court rules that a chauffeur has no right to run over a pedestrian at a street corner. Chauffeurs must find their game between blocks hereafter. The statement by the head of a New York asylum that a little dentistry makes boys enthusiastic about brushing their teeth taxes the credulity of one who knows boys. Burglarstole 60,000 false teeth from a Strasburg dental establishment. The Prunstanswon't permit the Alsatians to talk and now these cruel criminals seek to prevent them from catching. W.E.LEEDEFINES CAMPAIGNISSUES Candidate Would Banish Brewery Control and Declares for a Broad Policy of State Development. Marshall, Minn., Sept. 14.—William E. Lee, Republican candidate for governor, delivered his keynote speech in this city tonight. More than 2,000 enthusiastic followers of the candidate packed the local auditorium to the last seat and hundreds remained standing that they might hear Mr. Lee discuss the issues of the campaign and define the principles upon which he stood. The address was along constructive lines and every sentence a part of a story that told of a better governed, a more opulent and progressive Minnesota. Mr. Lee came out squarely and unequivocally for the passage of a county option bill and the end of brewery control in the state. In promising a business administration the candidate endorsed the work of the efficiency commission, declaring that parsimony was undesirable and that extravagance must end. Mr. Lee pledged himself to work for a lower tax rate, home rule of public utilities, conservation of the state's natural resources, good roads, and small town development. He praised the state's school system, declared for free and open markets and the rigid enforcement of the state's laws. Mr. Lee said: In this, my opening speech in this campaign, I can say little that is new. The issues are clear and definite, and my position upon them is well known. The issues enunciated by me nearly three years ago are the issues today, and will be the issues upon which the result of this campaign must be determined. There are numerous matters of importance which need attention, but which of themselves will make but small advance unless settled in conjunction with other and greater problems. Three momentous questions are demanding solution. They are: (1) The reorganization of the administrative departments of the state government along modern business lines so as to secure efficiency without extravagance. (2) Securing to the people their inherent right to determine the laws under which they prefer to live, and providing the machinery to enable them to do so. (3) Protecting the people and the lawmaking body from the demoralizing effect of the "brewery in politics," to the end that men and measures may be considered upon their merits. Endorses Efficiency Commission. My declaration in 1912 that Minnesota had a complicated and antiquated governmental organization and that there was imperative need of a complete overhauling and reorganization of the administrative machinery of the state government, at first discredited, was developed to a point where public opinion demanded some action; and as a result a commission was created which has taken up the whole question of reorganization. The high personnel of this commission commands respect for its work. They have been and are working diligently on the problem and will prepare bills providing for a complete reorganization of the administrative departments of our state government, which bills will be among the most important measures to come before the next legislature. In its preliminary report the commission recommends a consolidation and unification of the now unrelated boards and administrative offices under responsible departments that will be related to each other and can efficiently and economically carry on the business affairs of our state. The budget system and an efficient service system are also included. All this is in accord with what I have advocated for years, and I shall urge its adoption by the legislature. Business Administration Needed. What the condition of Minnesota needs and the people of the state demand, is reforms without frills and government without red tape—just a plain business organization such as you will find in any successful private undertaking. I will ask no man to work harder nor longer hours than I do myself, but I will guarantee there will be no one on the payroll in any department I can control whose services are not needed or who is not earning his salary. One of the sources that has contributed to the pernicious system of legislative trading and log rolling is the multitude of lobbyists who swarm about the state capitol during every session of the legislature. It will be my purpose to put forth every effort to assist the legislature of ridding itself of this incumbrance. Parsimony Undesirable. Economy must come chiefly by careful consideration of appropriation requests, and I shall urge the legislature that the general appropriation bills be reported out of the committee early in the session, so that they may stand on "general orders" long enough to enable the public, as well as every member of the legislature, to become familiar with all their provisions. Parsimony is undesirable, but extravagance must be stopped. Standing appropriations are the cause of much extravagance. I believe in annual appropriations and fully concur in the recent action of the legislature in discontinuing many standing appropriations. I shall recommend that such elimination be extended. I need not repeat what I have often said about the unwarranted increase in state taxes; all are familiar with the facts. There must be no further increase, and a substantial reduction should be made. matters incident to the society and business people must be registered by them. No more imports be submitted to the of changing the co state, and I urge upon importance of acc with the proposed of voting for or aga them on election of No. 1 is, in my judge importance, as it pritative and the secretary of state I cular giving a very planation of each a I trust every voter read before casting another question Favors Public Improvements. A heavy burden of taxation rests upon all our citizens because of the vast areas of unproductive lands within our borders. Present and potential wealth lies dormant. Millions of acres lie fallow. Willing tillers of the soil are denied a home among us. Consumers are deprived of a rich source of supply and the state is deprived of revenue. Conditions make development by private enterprise impossible, and the state should therefore take the initiative in developing these lands. The last legislature submitted an amendment to the constitution, known as amendment No. 5, which provides a revolving fund out of the proceeds of the sale of state lands for the purpose of constructing roads, ditches and fire brakes, through and around unsold state school and swamp lands. This amendment should be adopted. Conservation and Good Roads. I believe in the conservation and development of all our natural resources: By continued public ownership and protection of all remaining timber and mineral lands and waterpower; by reforestation and reclamation; and by control and development of the waterways of the state. Good roads are necessary to the development of any country. I favor a road policy that takes into consideration, first and foremost, the needs of the farmers and which will make more accessible the numerous local centers of the different communities of the state. Roads are primarily a local utility and I believe should therefore be under direct local control and supervision as far as compatible with a broad policy of state improvement. Would Encourage Schools. Minnesota holds a foremost place educationally in the sisterhood of states. Our normal schools are yielding a splendid product. We have a high school system which culminates in our great and growing university, second to none in the country. Our agricultural college is doing a great work and should have the most generous treatment. We need more young men who can teach agriculture and farm scientifically. Our first concern, however, should be for the masses who will not in the ordinary course of things be instructed beyond the rudiments of the common schools. Money invested in the common schools brings the greatest dividends, but special state aid should be extended to stimulate local interest. I shall give my best self to further the education that is convertable into farms, factories, stores and offices, into homes, and into the power of virtue, patriotism and philanthropy. Small Town Opportunities. Small Town Opportunities. Closely allied to the subjects of farming, schools and road improvements is that of the development of the smaller towns and villages in the state. The continued prosperity and happiness of our large rural population can best be secured by making it possible for them to be in fairly close touch with a growing town or village. A town with good roads connecting the surrounding country, with good schools, adds to the value of every farm lying tributary to it. The people of the state are interested in free and open markets. All fairminded persons will agree that no unnecessary burden or expense should attach to the product of the farms, the factory or the shop, on its way from the producer to the consumer. World Better Labor Conditions. I am in full accord with the world movement to better protect the lives, health and welfare of the people by prohibiting excessive hours of labor and improving conditions under which labor is performed, with rigid restriction of hours and conditions of employment of women and children. The minimum wage and workmen's compensation laws are movements in the right direction and should be so developed that exact justice will be done. I know from experience what it is to earn by the sweat of my brow, and I can be depended upon to use my influence to better the condition of labor. The enforcement of the law is of the first importance. The duty of the governor in this regard is clearly defined, and he is given no discretion; the laws of the land must be executed, and upon him rests the responsibility of seeing that they are enforced, and I pledge to you that they will be enforced if I am governor of Minnesota. Favors Home Rule. The state should, of course, administer all laws that affect statewide questions and should have the necessary authority to regulate all statewide utilities, but the state cannot regulate nor interfere with, beyond furnishing needed information, any purely local governmental question. Our local public utilities and all other matters incident to the daily life, association and business relation of the people must be regulated and administered by them. No more important question can be submitted to the people than that of changing the constitution of our state, and I urge upon every voter the importance of acquainting himself with the proposed amendments and of voting for or against everyone of them on election day. Amendment No. 1 is, in my judgment, of the first importance, as it provides for the initiative and the referendum. The secretary of state has issued a circular giving a very full and clear explanation of each amendment which I trust every voter will procure and read before casting his ballot. Another question which the people ought to have the privilege of determining is that of the elective franchise for women. We one should object to permitting the people to express their will upon this question. The legislature should submit the necessary constitutional amendment. Believes in County Option. I believe in county option and I believe that a majority of the people of Minnesota believe it to be the next logical step in dealing with the saloon question. This question has been before several legislatures and has been thoroughly discussed by the people of the state. It ought to be disposed of without further delay to enable the legislature to spend its time on other important questions, and I shall urge upon the legislature the importance of enacting a county option law at the earliest possible date of the session. I shall also call the attention of the legislature to the need of a law to prevent the sale of beer or liquor by breweries or wholesale liquor dealers, to any but regularly licensed retailers, thus doing away with blind pigs and other illicit places whose existence depends upon the illegal sale of liquor. In this connection I urge upon the people the necessity of electing to the legislature men who will stand firmly with me in carrying out this program. Will Urge Law. It is said that county option is purely a legislative question. In a sense it is—so are all these questions before the people. But a governor or even a candidate for governor has large influence which he can exercise affirmatively or negatively. Silence is negative. For years I have urged the passage of a county option measure and I shall continue to do so until it becomes a law. Topping all other issues in importance and farreaching consequences is the question of "forcing the brewery out of politics." It is a question of whether this collosus shall longer be permitted to dictate the environment of your wives and mothers, your sons and daughters; dictate your candidates and officers, your legislation, your taxes, and even your right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. If I become governor I pledge you that the breweries will be out of politics so far as that part of the government I control is concerned, and I shall exert my utmost strength to kill its influence in every other department. No force has been more persistent than has been the brewery organization in its opposition to me. If a candidate ever earned the support of the friends of clean and efficient government because of the character of the enemies he has made, I am that candidate. Qualified for the Office. The people of Minnesota are about to employ a general manager to look after their public business and institute certain reforms. If I were applying to any private business establishment for the position of manager I would recite in detail the opportunities I had had to qualify myself for the position. I therefore think it proper that I should refer to the experience I have had in the management of public business and make you acquainted with my qualifications to fill the position I am asking you to give me. I have lived in Minnesota fifty-seven years. Aside from carrying on my private business of merchandising, manufacturing and banking, which has met with a fair measure of success, I have filled the following public positions: I was register of deeds of Todd county for four years. I have served three terms in the legislature, one term as speaker of the house of representatives, which enabled me to acquire some knowledge of legislative procedure. I served a term on the state normal school board, and through that service became somewhat acquainted with the educational system of the state. I served as superintendent of the Minnesota state reformatory, and became acquainted with the management of state institutions; I served six years on the state fair board, which enabled me to become better acquainted with the products and the possibilities of our state. I was called by Governor Van Sant to assist in the organization of the first board of control, and through that work became acquainted with the administrative department of the state. The system inaugurated by the board at that time has proven so satisfactory that it has never been changed in any particular. I invite the closest scrutiny of my qualifications and my record, and comparison with that of other candidates, and I now pledge to the people of Minnesota whatever of ability, experience and equipment I may possess to the faithful-discharge of the public duties incident to the office to which I am now asking them to elect me. 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