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MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN GITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY fective Page VOL. 4 Single Copies 5 Cents IDEAL CENTER OF EDUCATION High Rank of the Arkansas Baptist College. Brief Account of Some of the Achievements of President Joseph A. Booker of the Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock—Successful Educator, Organizer and Leader. Little Rock, Ark. — Dr. Joseph A. Booker, president of the Arkansas Baptist college in this city, is not only teaching the young men and women of the race the doctrine of self help, but is at the same time getting into their hearts and into their very being the lesson of the survival of the fittest, so that when they leave the school they are prepared to make good in any avenue of industry into which they may enter. Dr. Booker himself is a living example of the doctrine he preaches and teaches, because he started at the bottom floor, so to speak, and worked his way up to the presidency of one of the largest schools conducted by the race in this section of the south and is foremost among the race leaders of the country. He was born during the days of slavery and at the close of the war was of school age, having reached his sixth year. He is a native of Portland, Ark., and was reared on the farm. He learned his "A B C's" in the town of Portland at an early age. Having obtained a good foundation for an education, in 1881 he entered Roger Williams university. Nashville, Tenn., and remained there until he had finished the college course in 1886 and returned to his native state to accept the work of colporteur under the joint appointment of the state Baptist con- DR. JOSEPH A. BOOKER. vention and the American Baptist Home Mission society. In this position he made a good record and won many friends. His ability as a leader of men and a great organizer was demonstrated, and he was selected to the presidency of the Arkansas Baptist college. At the time Mr. Booker was elected president of the school it simply existed on paper and required the services of a man to bring it into life. This has been accomplished, because the institution today ranks with the best of the country. During its real life the school has graduated 250 students. There are men and women from the institution making good in and out of the United States. Dr. Booker has dedicated his life to the work of education. His family, consisting of eight children, have been born in and about the college, have received their fundamental training there, and three at least have attended other colleges and universities for special work. In making up the faculty for this year care has been used in selecting some of the best prepared men and women available. They come from some of the best schools in the country. Miss Grace J. Thompson, A. B. a graduate from Shaw university, will be the instructor in Latin: Professor J. F. Jones, A. B., Th. B., of Roger Williams university, Bible and history; Professor M. H. Eldridge, a graduate of the Arkansas Baptist college, will teach Greek and higher mathematics; John A. Hibbler, A. B., is secretary to the president and has charge of the commercial branches. These are but few of the able men and women who will do the work during the year. There is a first class music department connected with the college. At the head of this department is Miss Mattie A. Booker, daughter of the president. Miss Tecumseh Morris of Corsicana, Tex., was admitted to Oberlin college on the recommendation of the Arkansas Baptist college. The following letter was sent to President Booker: "We are in receipt of certificate filled out by you to show Miss Tecumseh Morris' preparation in the Arkansas Baptist college, and I beg to report the acceptance of full rank in the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. There are no entrance deficiencies." Franklin A. Lovelace is in the University of Chicago. Dr. Booker is assisted in his work by his wife, who is also a graduate from Roger Williams university. She has charge of rhetoric and English literature. TASK FOR THE NATIONS. Ray Stannard Baker's Plea For Human Brotherhood. Ray Stannard Baker in a recent issue of the American Magazine has the following to say about prejudice of one race against another: "Why will men not see that there can be no true civilization while any man in the world are left out of it and that no race and no nation can go far forward while other races and nations lag behind? "Let the white person again tread the black person under his heel! (Say, which is trodden under heel after all)? "It is not enough that we give the alien nations our learning, our religion, our science. What signify all these things? Are we hurt by giving them? Are we not, on the contrary, the material gainers? No; we must be prepared to go further than that, else we have not learned the fundamental concept of religion. "It is not the great task of any nation that it shall remain pure or white or learned or that it shall assure to its posterity the possession of land and comfort, though this has been the belief and the doom of every aristocracy from the beginning of time. The great task of every advanced race or nation is to bring more love, more light, into the world. "A stand for racial aristocracy means war, hatred, barren exclusiveness and finally degeneration and failure; a stand for racial democracy and brotherhood means love in the world. friendliness, sacrifice, new fertility, a wider sweep for faith and final triumph. Individuals may suffer in the process, nations may perish, but civilization, the kingdom of humanity, will grow, will become more beautiful. "We are willing to do everything for Chinamen or Hindus or for our own poor, except the one essential thing. Yes, educate them (a little); yes, teach them the religion of resignation; yes, give them shoes and coats, but do not disturb us in our luxury. "It won't work; it won't work. So long as we refuse to give ourselves we have failed utterly." An interesting book A French marquise whose country house is crowded with guests during the hunting season hit upon the original idea of placing a register at the disposal of her visitors in which to record their desires and criticisms. The pages of the richly bound book soon began to be covered with notes such as: "Count de R. still owes 25 louis. He knows to whom." "The green peas yesterday were burned." "Baroness M. flirts—unfortunately not with me." The marquise has withdrawn the register. 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 "undulant" 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. Won Every Time. "Have you ever loved and lost?" sighed the swain. "Nope," responded the maiden promptly. "I've won every breach of promise suit I ever brought."—Cleveland Leader. Bearded Russians. A larger proportion of Russians wear beards than of any other nation in the world. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. OCTOBER 2, 1914. MAKES HIS MARK IN LITERATURE Scholarly Attainments of Dr. James D. Corrothers. AUTHOR AND LEADING POET Contemporary and Friend of the Late Paul Laurence Dunbar Receives Genuine Recognition From Men of Letters—Believes In Possibilities of His Race and Is Optimistic. Philadelphia. - Perhaps since the death of Dunbar no other Afro-American writer has been more successful in placing his literary productions in high class white magazines and daily papers, as well as in our leading race publications, than the Rev. James D. Corrothers, D. D., of this city. Dr. Corrothers is the only colored minister in the entire history of the race who has had his productions accepted by the Century Magazine, to which he has contributed for sixteen years. His poems have appeared in the same numbers and on the same page with those of the late Paul Laurence Dunbar. In November, 1912, Dr. Corrothers was chosen by the Century's editor as the race's representative in poetry in a special number of the magazine in which Dr. Booker T. Washington represented the race in prose, Henry O. Tanner in painting and Will Marlon Cook in music. Three of his poems appeared in that issue of the Century, editorial comment being made upon the work of these four members of the race, in various lines. In the American Magazine for March, 1914, appeared an illustrated short story by Dr. Corrothers entitled "At the End of the Controversy." His recent sketch of Dr. C. Albert Tindley, the popular hymn writer, and M. E. pastor of Philadelphia, sold 1,000 extra copies of the Associated Sunday Magazines, in which the sketch appeared. But little of Dr. Corrothers' work is in dialect. A poem of his entitled "The Dream and the Song," which appeared in the Century last January, was extensively copied by both white and colored papers. The Philadelphia Press referred to this poem as "classic," and published a column sketch of the author with his photograph. Before entering the magazine field Dr. Corrothers was a newspaper man, having "done space" on several daily papers in Chicago. He has also done occasional work for daily papers in New York, Philadelphia and St. Louis. He is the author of two books and has contributed frequently to race publications. He is the only Negro who has ever had a whole page article appear in aropolitan daily and has had his poems and stories illustrated by such famous white artists as R. F. Outcault, the creator of "Buster Brown," and Frank Schoonover. His story, "A Man They Didn't Know," published in two numbers of the Crisis last winter, was widely discussed by race leaders. He has now in press a new volume to which an introduction has been written by Ray Stannard Baker, associate editor of the American Magazine, and author of the noted book, "Following the Color Line." Though not at present engaged in an active pastorate, Dr. Corrothers is an ordained Baptist minister and the grandson of a Baptist minister. He was born in Michigan forty-five years ago and was educated in Northwestern university and in Bennett college. He was a personal friend of Dunbar and of the late Miss Frances E. Willard; is an athlete and has always been a total abstainer. He has organized and built one church and has rebuilt two others. He believes in race development and in a ministry of service rather than in one of mere emotion. He has never allowed his literary work to interfere with his work as a minister and pastor. He is blessed with a wife and two sons. Mrs. Corrothers ranks with the leading pianists of the race and is quite successful as a music teacher. In view of the great demand at the present time for men of Dr. Corrothers' type in the active ministry, it would not be surprising to hear of his being called to fill the pulpit of some Baptist church before very long. Dr. Corrothers' home, at 600 North Thirty-nine street, is the mecca for literary and musical personages. By close attention to duty and by his pleasing manners he has won many friends, who admire him for his ability and manly bearing. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. A. H. RACE PREJUDICE NORTH. Roscoe C. Giles Barred From Course In New York Medical institution. New York. Another case of flagrant and unwarranted race prejudice has come to the fore in this city. Roscoe C. Giles of Brooklyn, a Cornell graduate and a student of medicine at the Manhattan Maternity hospital and dispensary, has been requested by the directors of the institution to resign from the course of instruction for which he contracted and paid for. Young Giles, who is twenty-four years old and has an excellent record in the Boys' High school, Brooklyn, and Cornell university, is said to be at the head of his class in Cornell Medical school and will receive his degree in 1915, provided he completes his course, one of the requisites for the completion being the care of six maternity cases. It was for this purpose that he registered as a student in the Manhattan Maternity Hospital and Dispensary. He paid the tuition fee, received his instruments and went daily to the institution, but was not assigned to any case. He complained to the medical board of the hospital, but was not definitely informed until Saturday, Sept. 10, that he would be requested to withdraw. The request came in the form of a copy of the letter sent to Dr. Richard Aurel Brown, secretary of the medical board, by Lewis Islin, secretary of the board of directors. It is as follows: Dr. R. E. Brown, Secretary Medical Board: Dear Sir-At a meeting of the board of directors the following resolution was passed: Resolved, That the action of the medical board in requesting Dr. Roscoe Cline window from the hospital be approved and that his fee be returned to him. LEWIS ISELIN, Secretary Board of Directors, Maternity Secretary Board of Directors, Maternity Hospital and Dispensary. The only explanation of the action that could be obtained by the young man, and even that was of an unofficial nature, was that his white associates objected to him. One of the young man's associates is his classmate, a young man named Buchstein, who has been a frequent caller at Giles' home and often dined there. so it is said. The Manhattan Maternity Hospital and Dispensary is an institution chartered by the state of New York and is supported by private contributions. Many prominent New Yorkers were among the original incorporators, including Cornelius Vanderbilt, Frank L. Polk and Moses Taylor. The young man's father, who is an attorney, refused to say what action he would take in the matter, although he proposes to fight "to the bitter end." He claims that the institution has made itself liable to a suit for damages. The National Association For the improvement of Colored People has interested itself in the case and will conduct an investigation and advise regarding action to be taken. Congressman Metz of Brooklyn, who is interested in young Giles and assisted him in obtaining his education, wrote to the institution in regard to the matter, but without result. Mad Time Enough. Barber-Hair's going gray, sir. Little Binks-Expect it is. Haven't you nearly finished? Segregation by Legislation a Failure Speaking editorially of the recent segregation ordinance in Norfolk, Va., the Journal and Guide, an influential weekly of the above named city, asks and answers this question: Was the discrimination made because the Negro is not an economic factor in the Ninth ward or because he is not a taxpayer in the ward? No! The Negro pays taxes directly on over half a million dollars' worth of property in the Ninth ward. The discrimination was made because the Negro had no voice at the seat of power. Segregation by legislation will not help this situation, but will intensify it. LIFE STRUGGLES AT MOUND BAYOU COURAGE OF CHARLES BANKS Municipality Founded by Isaiah T. Montgomery and Inhabited Solely by Afro-Americans Experiences Severe Blow to Its Business Enterprises. Many Financial Difficulties. Mound Bayou, Miss.—If one should come to Mound Bayou, the queen city of Negro progress, in high expectation of finding sorrow or tears or bitter words for such evil days that have come and gone one would find "mone sich." But one would find hope, and plenty of it; heart, and to spare; money to move the crops, and everybody lined up with the allies against the boasting Hun. Also Charles Banks would be found at home, sincerely set in the esteem of the community, and Isaiah T. Montgomery, whose statesmanship planted this fascinating retreat, still full of optimism and philosophy, bidding Banks to be of good cheer. Of all Mississippi towns Mound Bayou is happiest. Here the word is that the enemy striking at the Negro necessarily strikes at Mound Bayou first. When the Bank of Mound Bayou of which Charles Banks was cashier and founder, after eleven years of triumph, weathering every financial storm, was closed by the banking commissioner on Aug. 19 for liquidation, the papers made something out of it, but not much. The citizens of Mound Bayou made nothing of it, for the bank had built the town, invited the wonderful industrial development of the community, saved to the black owners the fertile lands and added an acreage of 30,000 and had been the accommodating fiscal agent of the believers who came from every direction to help in the triumph of the great black city against scorners and scoffers all around. The people understood. A week later, when the insurance commissioner appointed a receiver for the Masonic Benefit association, the pioneer Negro insurance company, of which Charles Banks was secretary and treasurer, the daily papers, following "information handed them by fraternal politicians," printed many rumors calculated to lead toward unfairly judging Mr. Banks, but the people of Mound Bayou and all the people of Bolivar county were not disturbed. Mound Bayou knew that that blow was not aimed at either Banks or Banks' town, but rather at the Negro fraternities of Mississippi—the mobilizing centers of all Negro efforts. Lord have mercy on the hindmost! The Bank of Mound Bayon was closed during Mr. Banks' absence. The examiner announced that there were no irregularities in the management of the institution, but that he was not satisfied with the character of the securities representing the bank's collateral. He held that the securities were Negro securities, representing Negro industry and Negro enterprises and for the most part covering the progress of the Negro town, and that when they were realized upon they would be covered by Negro money. Therefore for his purposes and according to his rule they were not worth while. Since beyond the banking department of the state of Mississippi there is no appeal and since the examiner exercises rights no man can dispute, there was no course open save to let the examiner have his way. Good luck to him on his travels! The examiner found $40,000 in deposits and $9,000 in cash, every dime in its place in the figures, every dollar on the books and every cent belonging to Negroes. Many a bank lives on and breathes easily in the certain security of that kind of margin. But they are not in Negro towns, nor do their cashers fill such big places in the affairs of the state. The Masonic Benefit association was for many years the heart and pride of the Mississippi Negroes. It has been Cont. to page 2, col. 5. MRS. HALEY'S LECTURES. MRS. HALEY'S LECTURES. Don't miss the chance to hear Mrs. Victoria Clay-Haley of St. Louis, who will lecture on Oct. 7, at Masonic Hall, Minneapolis and at St. James A. M. E. Church, St. Paul on Oct. 9. Advertise,—It Pays. No. 50 PREPARED FOR BUSINESS. Important Work of A. T. Glover In the Banking Line. Muskogee, Okla.—The race is making rapid progress in this section of the country. This is being shown from time to time by the men who are making good and who are filling positions of honor and trust. In this class belongs A. T. Glover, who fills a unique position in the business life of this city. He was born in Wichita, Kan., Dec. 7, 1880. He received his early school A. T. GLOVER. training through the public schools of his native city. His progress in school was very rapid. With a desire to be self supporting, when sixteen years of age he accepted a position in the National Bank of Commerce in his home town as messenger boy on a salary of $3 a month. It was not so much the salary as it was his desire to learn something about the banking business, if given a fair chance. Realizing in part his splendid opportunity, no attention was given to the meager pay, but he worked hard every day and was always on time. He did not idle away his time in having what the boys called "a good time," but took his rest at night and gave full satisfaction to his employer. The result of this faithfulness was that at the end of two years his salary had been raised and his responsibilities correspondingly increased. He advanced from messenger to individual book-keeper, and at the same time he assisted in various other kinds of clerical work, including meeting with the clearing house force each day and making reports to R. G. Dun & Co. and Bradstreet's Mercantile agency. After several years' work on individual ledgers Mr. Glover was made reconciling and statement clerk and held this position until August, 1912, when he resigned his position and took up work with a large advertising house at Louisville, Ky., and remained with the company one year. As there is always a demand for a competent man in business, it is not surprising that young Glover was placed in charge of the affairs of the People's Bank and Trust company at Muskogee, Okla. In this position he made many friends and rendered excellent service. He was in a position where his real work and worth could be observed, especially by those in charge of the Oklahoma banking department. When the bank closed Glover was retained to assist in checking various accounts which amounted to about $00,000. The assets were given to him for collection, and in this position he worked hard every day. He is well posted in the banking business and is a credit to the race. More Stock Raisers Needed. In his address before the National Negro Business league at Muskogee Dr. Washington emphasized the importance of stock raising among Negroes, and deplored the fact that in several states there was a sorry minimum of Negro stock and poultry raisers. However, many will be surprised 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 a successful career in their efforts to advance the cause of our people in the Lone Star State. SMOKE THE RELIABLE SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR DON'T FAIL TO HEAR MRS. VICTORIA CLAY-HALEY M. MBS. VICTORIA C. HALEY. WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER MASONIC HALL, 24TH ST. ANN APOLIS. SUBJ. "A SNAKE IN THE AUSPICES OF THE TWIN CITY ASSISTED BY LA THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH co. Subj. 'THE EMANCIPATION ASSISTED BY THE LADIES OF Miss Ruth Boger, 1st Soprano, M. Mrs. Bertie High, 1st Alto M. MR. EARL WALKER..... Refreshments Served by Ladies of NSTRUCTIVE - INTERM Mrs. Haley has a Special Messa who are especially Invited to attend. CASON BROS. C They will play at the Reception eve. Oct. 7th. BOTH LECTURES PROMI WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 7. ADMISSION 35c MASONIC HALL, 24TH ST. AND 4TH AVE. SO. MINNEAPOLIS. SUBJ. "A SNAKE IN THE TEMPLE," UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE TWIN CITY CHARITY CLUB. ASSISTED BY LOCAL TALENT THURSDAY EVENING. OCTOBER 8. ADMISSION 25c ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH cor. Jay and Fuller Sts. St. Paul. Subj. "THE EMANCIPATION OF WOMEN," ASSISTED BY THE LADIES QUARTETTE OF ST. PAUL Miss Ruth Boger, 1st Soprano, Mrs. B. C. Archer, 2nd Soprano. Mrs. Bertie High, 1st Alto Mrs. S. E. Hall, 2nd Alto. MR. EARL WALKER.....BASS SOLOIST NSTRUCTIVE - INTERESTING - INSPIRING Mrs. Haley has a Special Message to the Women of her Race, who are especially Invited to attend. BROTHER'S ORCHESTRA They will play at the Reception at Masonic Hall on Tuesday eve. Oct. 7th. BOTH LECTURES PROMPTLY AT 8:15 P. M. MEET US AGAIN AT DREAMLAND! MEET US AGAIN AT DREAMLAND! PRIDE OF MINNESOTA LODGE OF MINNEAPOLIS KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Will entertain their many friends at A GRAND HARVEST BALL ON MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 12th, 1914 AT BEAUTIFUL DREAMLAND PRIDE OF MINNESOTA LONDON KNIGHTS OF Will entertain their ma A GRAND HARV ON MONDAY EVENING, OCT BEAUTIFUL D Fifth St. So., between 3rd and Minneapolis, Fifth St. So., between 3rd and 4th Ave., opp. Court House, Minneapolis, Minn. McCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA ADMISSION DANCING TILL 2 A. M. TAXIS AT 1.45 A. M. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Foster of Springfield, Mo., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Odell Graham, 3300 E. Lake St. Mr. Orrington C. Hall has offered to assist the management of Mrs. Haley's Lecture in St. Paul. His services are highly appreciated by Mesdames High and Francis, who have charge of the affair, also by the Twin City Star who arranged the lecture tour for Mrs. Victoria Clay-Haley. Miss Cora E. Anderson and Mr. Chas. Benton Carr were married on Sept. 24th. Rev. T. J. Carter has moved to E. 16th St. His wife and daughter have returned from their visit at Ford, O. Mrs. Carter, who was w ill, is in fair health. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Yancy of Mrs. Plain were the guests of Mrs. Iglef of Bryant Ave. this week. The Ladies of the Twin City Cluity Club have disposed of many tickets to the Lecture and Reception of M Haley at Masonic Hall on Tuesday. A pleasant and very pro- able evening is promised. Mr. Thos. West is suffering from malaria. He expects to leave for another climate to remain awhile to regain his health. Mrs. Fannie Casey, 1312 5th St. So., is very ill. Mrs. Clarence Bell, who has been very sick is improving. Mr. Lewis Ewing is the new manager of the Porters' and Waiters' Club and Hotel, 311 Henpine Ave. Read The Star, It's News. --- FIRST OPPORTUNITY GIVEN THE PEOPLE OF MINNESOTA TO HEAR MRS. VICTORIA CLAY-HALEY, WHO WILL DELIVER TWO OF HER BEST LECTURES IN THE TWIN CITIES. 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. REMEMBER THE DATES Oct. 7—Masonic Hall, Minneapolis. Wednesday Eve. Oct. 8. St. James Church, St. Paul OCTOBER 7. ADMISSION 35c AND 4TH AVE. SO. MINNE- N THE TEMPLE," UNDER THE CITY CHARITY CLUB. IN LOCAL TALENT. OCTOBER 8. ADMISSION 25c H cor. Jay and Fuller Sts. St. Paul, ATION OF WOMEN," S QUARTETTE OF ST. PAUL Mrs. B. C. Archer, 2nd Soprano. Mrs. S. E. Hall, 2nd Alto. BASS SOLOIST of the Church, After the Program. CRESTING - INSPIRING message to the Women of her Race, end. S. ORCHESTRA otion at Masonic Hall on Tuesday. COMPTLY AT 8:15 P. M. LODGE OF MINNEAPOLIS OF PYTHIAS many friends at HARVEST BALL OCTOBER 12th, 1914 AT DREAMLAND and 4th Ave., opp. Court House lis, Minn. RA ADMISSION 50c TAXIS AT 1.45 A. M. Rev. T. J. Carter has moved to 611 E. 16th St. His wife and daughters have returned from their visit at Oxford, O. Mrs. Carter, who was very ill, is in fair health. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Yancy of Maple Plain were the guests of Mrs. Iglehart of Bryant Ave. this week. The Ladies of the Twin City Charity Club have disposed of many tickets to the Lecture and Reception of Mrs. Haley at Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening. A pleasant and very profitable evening is promised. Mr. and Mrs. Philip F. Denny of Cleveland, O., arrived Monday evening on receipt of a telegram from Dr. Brown announcing the death of Mr. Robt. Sehon. They left Thursday evening for Clarksburg, W. Va., with his body. During their stay they resided with Mr. and Mrs McCoy on 4th Ave. So. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Sellars have moved to 2812 10th Ave. So. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR --- BETHESDA BAPISTI CHURCH 12th Ave. So. and 8th St. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. Residence 611 E. 16 St., Minneapolis. Sunday Services 11 A. M. Covenant meeting and Communion. Hand of Fellowship given to members. 12:30 P. M. Sunday School. 6:30 P. M. Organization B. Y. P. U. 7:45 P. M. A Special Missionary Meeting. SPECIAL I Princess Oziel Ch dially invites the L. Sheba Chapter No. 1. Ter No. 29, and Pr Chapter No. 30, to tender tended Gran Victoria Clay-Hale evening, October 6 Masonic Hall, W Charles St., St. Paul Mrs. Marguerite G tron; Mrs. Anna B. COLORED Y. M. C. A. CLUB The Colored Y. M. C. A. Club meet last Sunday afternoon at Bethesda Church. The attendance was small. Their object is to build a branch Y. M. C. A. Mrs. W. H. H. Franklin proposed a woman's branch also. She was the only woman present. The officer of the club are Rev. Toombs Chm, J. C. Trevan, Sec'y', Walter Blackburn, Treas. The call for the meeting did not meet with popular response, because of the personnel on the promoters of the "Jim-Crow" scheme. For the benefit of our readers, we inform them that the Young Women's Christian Association, (Negro Branch) West Central Ave. St. Paul has been closed long ago. Miss Edith Leonard, the efficient secretary, has returned to New York. A NEW CAFE Mr. L. D. Martin is arranging for the opening of Martin's Cafe at 203 11th Ave. So., where he will have one of the best, if not the best, restaurants in the city. The fixtures are being put in, and it is planned to open about Oct. 15th. When completed it will surpass any restaurant among our people in decorations and service. Mr. Martin is well known here and "Kid" Martin's will be the place to go, when he announces his opening. He has leased this entire modern building and will conduct a first class rooming house. Crew at the New Arcade. The New Arcade Cafe, with entrances on 5th St. So., and Hennepin Ave., will be opened on Oct. 10th. Mr. J. W. Redmond has been selected as headwaiter and E. W. Noble, Frank Snell and J. Aaron, captains. The waiters are W. M. Smith, H. L. Davis, John Lewis, J. Redman, W. C. Foster, P. M. McMillan, A. J. Greene, W. B. Smith, Joe Lewis, B. J. Cunningham, J. H. Hopkins, J. H. Lane, O'Dell Graham. W. S. Smith, R. C. Hunt, Fred Arster, and Calvin Lewis, Geo. Wright, W. G. Dooley, Boston Barnes, Roy Terry, Clarence Morgan, P. Breedin, and Herbert Baldwin as bussmen. A New Political Era. James J. Roberts and "Jock Simms" were the promoters of the meeting Tuesday night of which it was said by many to be the largest held here since the days when Hon. Frank Wheaton "could get the boys to answer to his call" We are glad that the Negro voters are awakening to their political interests in the city, Four years ago Mayor Haynes had a majority of 35 votes over Mr. Satterlee. Think of this in a city of then 310,000. The present County Atty. is grateful for the Negro votes received at last election when he won out by about 350 votes. The Congressional candidates of the 4. 5 and 10th Districts are dependent on our suffrage, and we are a great factor in state and national elections, regardless of our small population. The Twin City Star is directly responsible for this awakening, because of the issues of the Mayorality campaign among the Negroes, but later on we will get down to higher political ideals. And to think some Negro leaders have been sitting idle and taking money and honor for their supposed prominence and undelivered vest-pocket votes. Now that there has been a demonstration of the number of voters, it is more important that every Negro will register and vote as a man for the candidate of his choice, and not for a commercial consideration. Another Nuisance. Ex. Rev. Malone is rather annoying by his actions at political meetings. We wish Mr. Malone would show his apparent respect in a better way. We want no valets or servants for political candidates, and they do not like that kind of noise. Mr. Malone would do well to remember that he is a Negro, and others may be held responsible for his actions. Hon. Fred. D. McCracken, Secy. to Cong. Stevens, arrived home Thursday eve. from Washington, D. C., to visit his family. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. SPECIAL NOTICE. Princess Oziel Chapter No. 45 cordially invites the Ladies of Queen of Sheba Chapter No. 70, St. Paul Chapter No. 29, and Pride of the West Chapter No. 30, to attend the reception tendered Grand Matron, Mrs. Victoria Clay-Haley on Tuesday evening, October 6th at 8 P. M., at Masonic Hall, Western Ave. and Charles St., St. Paul. Respectfully, Mrs. Marguerite Owens, Royal Matron; Mrs. Anna B. Harris, Sec'y and Grand Deputy of Minn.; Lincoln J. Allen, Royal Patron. Mme. Brown in Recital. Mme. Anita Patti Brown appeared to an appreciative audience last night at Pilgrim Baptist Church. She received much applause on every number, especially "Shadow Song"—Myerbeer, "Suwanee River," "Mad Scene," Donnizeti, and "Last Rose of Summer." She was ably assisted by Miss Amy Belasco, accompanist, a native of the West Indies, who gave a travelogue on The West Indies, which was especially interesting. Miss L. O. Smith of Minneapolis appeared in a Shakespearian reading from Othello, and scored her usual success. Mr. Hugo Williams rendered a Barytone Solo. Mme. Brown will sing at Pilgrim Baptist Church on Sunday morning. This is her first appearance in St. Paul and she will return another season for a recital in the Twin Cities. Those present expressed their highest approval of her ability as a noted singer. DEATH OF ROBERT SEHON. Many friends of "Bob" Sehon were shocked to hear of his sad end on Sunday, Sept. 27. He was found dead by Miss Mamie Anderson at his apartment on Hennepin Ave., death was due to heart failure. He had been under constant care of Dr. Brown for many years. Mr. Sehon was employed as steward in one of the exclusive white clubs of the city. He was well liked and his services were almost indispensable to his employers. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at Lawrence's Chapel, attended by his closest friends. Rev. Carter spoke from the 25th Chap. of Matthew. A solo "Face to Face" was sung by Mr. Jno. H. Allison. Mrs. Blanche Oliver, organist. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Denny of Cleveland, a sister and brother-in-law of the deceased attended. The floral tributes were from Miss Mamie Anderson and The Porters' and Waiters' Club. His remains rested in a very expensive gray broadcloth open couch casket. They accompanied the body to Clarksburg, W. Va., for burial. Robt. W. Sehon was born in Clarkburg, W. Va., in 1866. He spent several years in Cleveland, O. Came to this city several years ago, where he was very successful in employment. He was very conservative in all his dealings, took special pride in the welfare of his relatives and was in every way trustworthy. Two sisters survive him, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Yancy of Maple Plain and Miss Anderson were among his nearest friends here, and they also mourn their loss. Undertaker Lawrence conducted the arrangements. A CORRECTION Mrs. Victoria Clay-Haley will Lecture at St. James A. M. E. Church, St. Paul on Thursday eve. Oct. 8th, instead of Pilgrim Baptist Church on Oct. 9. Remember the date. Prof. Weir of St. Paul has nearly recovered from injuries sustained when run down by an automobile. Mrs. M. W. Judy is visiting her aunt, Mrs. S. Washington at Carbondale, Ill., from there she will go to Cairo, Ill., and Paducah, Ky., to visit other relatives. A Noted Educator. Prof. Chas. H. Moore of this place has been elected principal of the colored graded school in Reidsville. Prof. Moore did not seek the place; the officials sought him, telling him that he had been recommended by a number of educators of both races and others in Greensboro. Of course he will fill the position with satisfaction. What one's townsfolk think of a man is worth more than any thing else. Prof. Moore has lived in Greensboro over thirty years and is of course well known. The Reidsville school people have made no mistake.—Greensboro Herald, N. C., July, 1014. Prof. Moore is known in the Twin Cities. He is the father of the wife of Dr. J. H. Redd and spent several weeks visiting with them. He is an able man—and made many friends while here. As an educator he ranks among the best. The people of Reidsville will profit by their selection of Prof. Moore. Reserve your space for Excursions, Picnics and Dances. Take the advantage of our advertising columns. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION the widow's fortress and the orphan's retreat. Upon the death of Bishop Lampton, the greatest of all masters in his day, the association was placed in the hands of Charles Banks. Banks thought he knew his people; he was certain of his ground. After the affairs of the association had been placed in his keeping he found that he had taken over an indebtedness of $250,000. For three years he struggled against tremendous odds, and only when a whole sea of trouble arose to engulf him was he willing to surrender the Masonic Benefit association into the hands of a white receiver, and yet before the fatal day Banks had paid out nearly $300,000 to the widows and orphans and had cut the indebtedness from $250,000 to less than $100,000. He was the only man in Mississippi who could have done that. Master Masons knew it. The new law in the state of Mississippi dealing with the operation of judgments was too much for the Masonic Benefit association. Banks found it impossible to meet the judgments and pay all new claims on assessments collected, and the end came. He had postponed it four years. In due time there will be another bank in Mound Bayou. Already the people are asking Banks to build a new one on the glorious ruins of the old one. The Bank of Mound Bayou is but one among more than 100 in the state of Mississippi that have fallen before the new banking law, and the Bank of Mound Bayou more nearly stood the test of the law than any that fell, and even successful bankers doubt that it should have fallen at all. There will be another Masonic benefit association in the state. The name, of course, will be changed and rules and regulations necessarily altered, but the Masons will care for the wives and children of those fallen on the walls. Charles Banks will lend it the force of his amazing resourcefulness. The Masons will call him to the place he long held against the common foe because of all black men he is the most capable for the task. Upon winding up the affairs of the M. B. A. the receiver. Hon. S. D. McNair, made a speech to the force. He said he found not even the slightest irregularity in the accounts or management of the office, and the office handled approximately $150,000 a year. Mr. Banks, he declared, had done better under the circumstances than anybody else had done and ought to be praised and not blamed. It was Banks who built the $100,000 oil mill. It was Banks who made the $10,000 ice plant a fact. His genius formed the great mercantile company here, in which he is the largest stockholder. The bottling works and steam laundry are children of his brain, and the beautiful Carnegie library that decorates the town is the result of his sleepless activity. As he has brought triumphs, so he has become the bearer of all the burdens. Critics and fault finders aim their arrows at his head. The mistakes of the community are laid at his door, and the shortcomings of others are added to his great responsibility. Howbeit, he is a big man, wears a smile as deep as the Mississippi river and hates dodging. He knows how to take his medicine. THE J. E. SPINGARN MEDAL Announcement of Conditions Upon Which It Shall Be Awarded. Dr. J. E. Spingarn offers to furnish annually a gold medal not to cost more than $100, and to be awarded for the highest or noblest achievement by an American Negro during the preceding year, upon the following terms and conditions: The board of directors of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People shall select five persons, who may or may not be members of that board, as the committee of award, and this committee shall have full charge of the awarding of the medal, and its decision in regard to all matters connected with the medal shall be final. Preferably at the annual conference on the Negro, held under the auspices of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, this medal shall be awarded, with appropriate ceremonies, to the man or woman of African descent and of American citizenship who shall have made the highest achievement during the preceding year in any field of elevated or honorable human endeavor, and the committee of award shall decide for itself in each year what particular act deserves the highest acclaim, and nothing in this section shall be understood to limit their choice in any way to any one field, whether that field be intellectual, spiritual, physical, scientific, commercial, educational or any other. The committee of award may withhold the award of the medal in any year if no achievement seems to merit an award, and in that event the committee may employ the money so withheld for the creation of one or more medals in the following year or years, to be awarded as a second, third or other prize in accordance with the same principles. The committee on award consists of Bishop John Hurst, chairman; Hon. William Howard Taft, Dr. James A. Dillard, John Hope and Oswald Garrison Villard. AN AGENT WANTED We need a good hustling agent. Our business is growing rapidly. Salary or commission. Address Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. LEARN SHORTHAND. Owing to difficulty experienced by our young Colored men and women in securing instruction in the Business Colleges in St. Paul, Mrs. W. T. Francis has been asked to give regular evening instruction in Shorthand, and those desiring to join an organized class in shorthand may do so by applying to Mrs. Francis, 606 St. Anthony Avenue. Regular class-work begins October 15.—(Advertisement.) 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? Notes must reach our office on Wednesday before noon. All communications by mail only. Leave your Subscriptions and Printing at TWIN CITY STAR PRINTERS, 1402 Washington Ave. So. Choice workmanship, Regular Prices. N. W. Main 2936. T. S. Center 1270. REAL ESTATE. RENT Do you want to BUY SELL See ROBERT HAYWARD 1501 Washington Ave. So, Minna 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. 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. NICE ROOM for lady or gentleman, near town and on car line. Modern. Reasonable rates. Modern except heat, four rooms, very reasonable terms to desirable parties. 3 doors from Lake St. Inquire at 2945 Harriet Ave. 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. "Kid" Martin, Prop. N. W. Nic, 1250 MARTIN'S ROOMS Newly Furnished — Steam Heated Electric Lighted—Near Car Line 205 11th AVE. SO. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. DRESS-MAKING, FRENCH AND DRY CLEANING. GENTS' PRESSING AND RE- PAIRING. EXPERIENCED KORKMANSHIP. REASON- ABLE PRICES. MRS. C. W. LEWIS, 602 N. 5th. ST. Minneapolis. JUDGE JOHNSON'S DANCES. Judge Johnson will hold his dances every 2nd and 4th Thursday evening—at Union Temple Hall, 28 Washington Ave. So. Admission 25c. Special nights 35c. Paid Advertisement. Ordered by Geo. C. Merrill, 900 Phoenix Bldg., for which $1.00 per inch has been paid. M. B. CITY TREASURER President Merrill Abstract Co. Register of Deeds 1901—1906 Vote for him at the Election Nov. 3, 1914. Be sure and Register. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. Defective Page fot tt] DO YOU ‘WANT TO BE WELL ORESSED? THEN | AM ‘YOUR TAILOR. a ao, SITS | $25.00 OVERCOATS $25.00 | j] Cleaning | | Pressing ~ Repairing CLIFFORD A. SMITH. 42t UNIVERSITY AVE., ST. PAUL —<—$— 21a ELEVENTH AVE. SO. 28 Newly Furnished Rooms. By Day, Week or Month. Special Rates to Theatrical People. ‘rs. Alice (Mother) Carver, Prop. NW. Phone Main 863 BARBER SHOP AND BATHS. 1. 8, Phone 3073 NW. Mala 9592 The Porters and Waiters Club Incorporated GLOVER SHULL, President Waiters for Parties Furnisheo Also Porters 311 Hennepin Ave. Mpls —_——$—$—$—— SMOKE THE BEST Sight Draf W. S CONRAD CO., Distributors NO. 140, E. 6th 8ST. ST. PAUL. NO. 1. WESTERN AVE, MINN. Southern Theatre SevenCorners 15th and Washingion Avenues So. Refined Vaudeville Moving Picture Shews Continous Performance Admission 10 Cents Children 5 Cents Peterson, The Druggist 1501 Washington Ave. Se. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS. He Solicits You Patrenage. Office, Nic. 1963 Res. Colfax 1638, OR. J. H. REDD, Physician and Gurgeon. 111 80, 6TH 8T. Minneapolis, Minn. WM. T. FRANCIS Attorney and Counsellor at Law, 88-90 Unien Bleck, St. Paul. — Dr. John R. French DENTIST 304 Kendrick Bleck (37 ©. 7th St) Tel. Cedar 9804 8ST. PAUL, MINN. DR. W. H. WRIGHT. DENTIST. Phone Nic. 1963 111 So. 6th St Minneapolis, Minn. 2 OVER 08 YEARS’ . EXPERIENCE | ‘Traps Marks Desions siamese seesian earns ae tis aa Selene Finerican, shee aa HN Coe omer Now Yr eee Electric Player Planos Regulated. HENRY R. MORGAN. Piano Tuning 244 18th AVE. 80. MINNEAPOLIS: PHONE NIC. 1354. ‘Statement of the Ownership, Manage- ment, Circulation, Etc, of The Twin City Star, publishe¢ weekly at Minneapolis, Minn., require by the Act of August 24, 1912. Editor, Managing Editor, and pub- lisher, Chas. Sumner Smith, Minne- apolis, Minn. Business Managers: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sumner Smith. Owners: (If a corporation, give names and addresses of stockholders holding 1 per cent or more of tota amount of stock.) Chas. Sumner Smith and Catherine J. Smith, Minne. apolis, Minn. Known bondholders, mortgages and other security holders, holding 1 per cent or more of total amount o bonds, mortgages, or other securities None. (Signed) Chas. Sumner Smith. Sworn to and subscribed before m this 29th day of September, 1914. W. T. Francis, Notary Public, Ramsey County, Minn. My commission expires Nov. 1, 1919 (Notarial Seal.) NEGRO BANK FOUNDER DIES. Dr. W. R. Pettiford, President of Ala- bama Penny Savings Bank, Pass- ‘ia hae i Dieta ballin haa aa Birmingham, Ala., September 20.— Dr. W. R. Pettiford, founder and first president of the Alabama Penny Sav- ings Bank, president of the Nationa’ Negro Bankers’ Association and onc of the foremost Negroes of the coun- try, died tonight after an illness o! eight months. Heart failure was given as the cause of his death. With nine other Negroes Dr. Petti- ford organized the Alabama Penny Savings Bank twenty-four years ago and through his efforts largely, it has been developed into the largest and strongest Negro bank in the coun- try. The bank in Birmingham is the central one, with branches in Selma, Anniston and Montgomery. On account of Dr. Pettiford’s ill health he retired from active par- ticipation in the bank's affairs and since April the affairs have been di- rected by J. O. Diffay, acting presi- dank Several years ago St. Paul and Min- neapolis could boast of a dozen Ne- gro stenographers in each city, both male and female, employed in white business houses and corporations. Marriages, removals and promotions have now reduced the number now employed to about three in each city, and yet the opportunity is just as great for our boys and girls in that line as it ever was, but no one appears to be taking advantage of it by preparing themselves for the work. Some of our business and professional men say that they would like to have but cannot get a Negro stenographer. Apparently there is a great oppor- tunity in the Twin Cities for em- ployment as stenographer in business places among both races. The Star has been informed by many of those who have been em- ployed as stenographers that the question of color never interfered with their employment in any way but that it was merely a matter of efficiency. The young people of the Twin Cities should not overlook an avenue of employment that has been open to them for years and which may be closed to them if they continue to udeeck: “State Forests Day” Proclamation. Whereas the last legislature passed a measure known as “No. 9, the State Forests Amendment,” providing that such state lands as are better fit ted for growing forests than for farming be set aside and be managed by the state as State Forests; and, Whereas Amendment No. 9 is to be submitted to popular vote November 3rd, it is worthy of careful considera- tion by everyone interested in the pub- lic welfare; and, Whereas this measure will affect particularly the public school fund, it is deemed fitting and proper that the ‘subject of “State Forests” receive par- ticular consideration in our public schools. Therefore, Wednesday, October 28 1914, is designated as “State Forests Day”, to be observed in every public ‘school with appropriate exercises an¢ discussions upon the subject of State Forests in their relation to the pub: lic well-being. A. O. Eberhart, Governor. C. G. Schulz, Supt. of Education. A CORRECTION. Mrs. Victoria Clay-Haley will Lec- ture at St. James A. M. E. Church, St. Paul on Thursday eve. Oct. 8th, instead of Pilgrim Baptist Church on Oct. g. Remember the date. ‘Wanted—Agents to solicit adver. tising and news. Salary or commis sion. Good profits. Write the Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. TWIN CITY STAR HON. WILLIAM E. LEE FOREMOST Republican Candidate for Governor. How Mme. C. J. = a Women Boston.—Amon; q ‘Women from a d | >; the recent session i tion of 04d Fell ae J. Walker of In ook Miss Lelia W. Ro | aot Both women hay . thelr chosen line 24 ‘pened up opport er | men in various p A the West Indies, | to enter the busin ef | Madam Walker : . =A trine of self help 4 her way up trom > a wouth to a place | the race's busin Ks Ways ready to Au ‘ those of her race nes A _ and who are fico of pleasure in ‘eondition. NEGRO VOTERS, HOLD ET | ae actively Large Crowd Shows Interest in Cam- | $t timo in boli paign, W. E. Lee Endorsed for | rally to the vari * Governor. ei Alf aplberen About 300 Negro voters attended the opening meeting of the campaign last night at Pythian Hall, 8th Ave So. and 4th St. They were addressed by Mayor Nye, County Atty. Robert- Smith, Rev. D. E. Beasley, Hon. Smith, Rev. D. C. Beasley, Hon Adolph W. Herder, Hon. J. G. Len- non and Mr. Albert Bastis. The meet- ing was called to order by John Simms, temporary chairman, who in a few words told the purpose of the call, which was to “get-together for our political interests,” and to en- dorse the administration of Mayor Wallace G. Nye. Rev. E. J. Edwards opened the meeting with prayer. Mayor Nye made a lengthy address, explaining his attitude on the “club question” which has been an import- ant issue during his administration, ‘and his attitude toward the Negro Morals Commission. He said that “I did not close the clubs of some to make profit for others. If you are of the opinion that from the exper- ience I have had in my position, that I am entitled to re-election; I ask your support. But if on the other hand; you believe I have not done my duty; you, should defeat me. But I am confident in the belief that you appreciate that I have done my duty and I shall be grateful for your sup- port." He outlined his policy as to the affairs of the city, showing that we are fortunate to be living in one of the best governed cities and the most prosperous city today in the world. Rep. Westlake, who is known by nearly every Negro, spoke of his friendly relations to them, and of the discriminations against the race. He said that “class-hatred was the great- est evil and the cause of the present and other great wars. Speaking of moral uplift-he said “You cannot legisiate goodness into men, you must educate them.” Atty. Robertson in a short speech asked the votes of his friends on his record. He said “that he was not worrying over criticism, hut attending to the duties of his of- fice.” Atty. W. T. Francis of St Paul, a member of the State Central Committee, spoke on behalf of the Republican Party, and urged the voters to see to it in this state that we elect a Republican whenever we can and especially that we protect our interests at Washington by send- ing a Republican to Congress. Atty. B. S. Smith said, “The practical thing for a man to do is to disregard the criticism of a candidate, but to regard his general attitude to a black man. He discouraged the idea of commer- cial politics, and severely condemned the Negro who sells his vote—ad- vised them to get out and register and to exercise their right of suffrage as men. Mr. Albert Bastis, candidate for alderman in 6th ward, made 2 strong talk against county option, al- so outlined his position as to mun- icipal government. Rep. Herder made a short talk. Rev. Beasley presented a resolution endorsing Hon. W. E. Lee for Governor. Chas. Sumner Smith spoke on the adoption of the resolutions and defended county op- tion, on the right of the people to rule, a fundamental principle of ou government. Hon. W. E. Lee was en- dorsed unanimously. Mayor Nye, Co Atty. Robertson, E. J. Westlake Adolph W. Herder and Albert Bostis also received the unanimous endorsement of those present. A per- manent organization was effected— named the Negro Voters’ League Chas. Hamilton was elected president ‘and W. M. Scott, secretary. Now is the time to take advantag: ‘of the low prices and the best loca tions, as we have a number of client: who are forced to sell, since the wat has begun, and will make terms tc 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. FOREMOST IN BUSINESS. How Mme. C. J. Walker Is Helping ‘Women of the Race. Boston.—Among the noted business women from a distance who attended the recent session of the great conven- tion of Odd Fellows were Madam C. J. Walker of Indianapolis, Ind., and Miss Lelia W. Robinson of New York. Both women have won distinction in thelr chosen line of business and bave ‘@pened up opportunities for other wo- men in various parts of this country, the West Indies, Bermuda and Cuba, to enter the business arena. ‘Madam Walker believes in the doc- trine of self help, for she bas worked her way up from the plantation in the south to a place in the front rank of the race's business women. She is al- ways ready to encourage and assist those of her race who are industrious ‘and who are willing to make a sacri- fice of pleasure in order to better their condition. She is actively engaged at the pres- ‘ent time in buflding out of her income ‘@ school in Africa. She also gives lib- ‘erally to the various charitable institu- tions of Indianapolis and bas recently given five scholarships to students at the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute, of which Dr. Booker T. Washington is president. It 4s sald that the number of wo- ‘men whom Madam Walker has made ft possible to engage in businesses of thelr own Is 2,000. She attends a large number of the big conventions held by our people. both religious and secular, and ts therefore well known among those who are doing things ‘worth while. A Big Little Man. Editor Dubois of “The Crisis” did not mention the meeting of the News- paper men, Bankers, Lawyers and Undertakers at Muskogee last August. They are prominent organizations and met during the session of the Na- tional Negro Business League. He knows they were in bad company on account of Dr. Washington's endorse- ment of segregation. That is so; but they are worthy of mention. It is strange how a learned man can be so narrow, and it is conceded that edu- cation broadens our minds. He is certainly one unfortunate exception and hence we sorrow. False Race-Pride. Dr. Geo. W. Nelson, the druggist of St. Paul has often heen criticised because of his white employees. He has given every. Negro who applied an opportunity to prove his ability and will continue to do so. It should be considered that the greater part of his trade is from white patrons. We should not expect Negro business-men to disregard their patrons and we should buy from them for value re- ceived. Dr. Nelson is doing well, con- ducting his store along business and not color lines, and he will invite failure, when he listens to a few dis- eruntled Negroes, who should know that he has a right to so conduct his business, and they have the privilege of whom they patronize. Success to Dr. Nelson, who delivers the goods, and let the kickers dictate to a white man about his _management—Wil they? Never. We should be proud to see such harmony among the races, instead of segregation and other dis- criminations. TO’ POLITICAL CANDIDATES. Our columns are open to all for political advertisements, We express our views editorially and are not re- sponsible for paid advertisements. We have and always will maintain a clean policy and do not use the Twin City Star as a personal publication, but as a legal newspaper published for the best interest of all. We guarantee no votes, but attempt to present the is- sues of the campaign and the record of every candidate, to our readers fairly and impartially. Advertise in the Twin City Star the only legal Negro paper in the city and you will reach the mass of Negro voters and many of the white ones. DR. SHAW ASKS INFORMATION FROM THE ANTIS. Mrs. Arthur Dodge, the President of the National Anti-Suffrage Associa- tion, has of late been criticising the suffragists for raising money to carry on their work, especially for making the “Melting Pot” appeal for old gold and silver, to help win the western campaign. Mrs. Dodge pronounces the suffragists selfish, and other “antis” have urged that in these dreadful war times, the suffragists should devote themselves exclusively to Red Cross work, whereupon Dr. Shaw inquired with interest as to whether the anti-suffragists were planning to close their own Head- quarters, stop publishing their “Pro- test” and call back their speakers from the Campaign States. But at last ac- counts, the anti-workers were still in the field. Why is it that people, who never subscribe to a paper, always want to have their personal news in its col- umnes? ‘The struggle for today, is not al- together for today; it ts for a vast future —Abraham Lincéin. 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