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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL effective Page TRUE REFORMERS GETTING IN LINE Management Has Confidence of the Public. Widely Known Secret Fraternity Founded by the Late Rev. W. W. Browne Thirty-four Years Ago Reorganized For More Effective Work Rosebuds to Hold Two Conventions. By GEORGE F. KING. Richmond, Va. - Throughout the country Afro-Americans interested in every movement making for the conservation of the economic interest of the race are rallying to the officials of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers. This is largely due to the ability of the new management of the order to govern its affairs. There is a different system of doing things at the home office, and this organization, which became the cynosure of the business world under the leadership of its founder and organizer, the late W. W. Browne, is coming into its own. The Grand Fountain is now being managed by an executive committee which meets weekly, audits the ac DR. W. H. SMITH—MAURICE BOUSELLB. counts and looks into all the details of the institution. The members of the order and every one who will investigate the affairs of this national institution will readily reach the conclusion that it is now being managed as its illustrious founder desired. The main efforts of the order are to reestablish confidence and to pay every dollar it owes and to send out men and women of integrity and high ideals as its representatives. Another strong indication of the order's final triumph is its policy of retrenchment, economy and business integrity. Because of thorough and open business methods of G. W. M., S. S. Morris, Irvin East, S. W. Hall of Richmond, J. R. Wilson of Danville, Va.; Mrs. S. F. Lewis of Washington, G. W. S. Maurice Rousseau and G. W. Treas, Dr. William H. Smith, composing the executive committee, and hundreds of subordinate officers who are working in harmony, success is assured. The fraternity has a membership of 30,000 in twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia. At the last annual session the reports showed a business done to the amount of $75,000, and men and women of character, ability and broad conception of the possibilities of the race were again stimulated in its commercial activities. Every member and delegate received every consideration due them at the annual session. This organization is now being conducted upon a basis as safe as any organization in the country. The grand officers have been bounded in the sum of $10,000, and recently the books of the grand secretary and grand treasurer were examined by an expert accountant and were found to be absolutely correct. With such capable men as the Rev. S. S. Morris and Maurice Rousseille, who have had twenty-five years of experience in business and a progressive man such as Dr. Smith, the order will become strong and effective. Dr. Smith has been engaged in business here for the past ten years. He is well known and has the confidence of the public. A campaign for 5,000 new members by June 1 is now in progress. With the hearty co-operation of the members of the order the general officers and the executive committee feel confident that the number of new members will exceed 5,000 within the time named above. $ ^{a} $ The juvenile department, known as the Rosebud department, is increasing in numbers very rapidly. There will be held two conventions of this department during the spring. The first convention, known as the southern division, will hold its meeting in this city, April 6, and the northern division will convene in Baltimore May 4. Clarencee Stacks Appointed Cashier. Clarence Stacks, a recent honor graduate of the Denver university, has been appointed cashier and head bookkeeper of the Fraternal Bank and Trust company of Fort Worth, Tex. HELPING THE UNEMPLOYED. Work of National League on Urban Conditions in New York. New York.—The National League on Urban Conditions Among Colored People has since Feb. 10 been conducting for the mayor's unemployment committee a shop for unemployed colored men at St. Phillip's Protestant Episcopal church, 210 West One Hundred and Thirty-fourth street. The shop started with forty-four men, and by Feb. 19 the number had increased to 305. The unemployed among the colored people in this city can be judged by the fact that, although this shop has not been advertised through the local press, more than sixty men were turned away after the shop had been in operation nine days on account of lack of room. The men roll bandages and make surgical dressings. The product is donated to the Lincoln hospital and other hospitals in the city handling the largest number of patients. The league is thinking of donating some of the product also to the hospitals in some of the southern cities and at Tuskegee and Hampton institutes. The men receive 50 cents for the time between 10 and 3 o'clock and are given their luncheon free. This lunchoon consists of sandwiches and coffee. Before the hour of 10 and after 3 o'clock the men are expected to look for employment. Married men with families are given the preference. Judge Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the mayor's unemployment committee; Mr. Henry Bruere, city chamberlain; Mr. George W. Perkins and Miss Charlotte M. Boyd, chairman of the committee on shops for unemployed men, visited the workshop and expressed themselves as being highly pleased with its management and the spirit of the men. The reports from this workshop are declared to be the clearest and most complete, and the work turned out by the men has been declared by one of New York's largest hospitals to be the most nearly perfect among the bandages and dressings received from the various shops in the city. The shop is under the supervision of Miss Louise R. Latimer, and Mrs. Cora L. Winston, a graduate of Lincoln hospital, is in charge of the bandage rolling. St. Philip's Protestant Episcopal church is donating the use of its Sunday school rooms for the workshop. FINDS OLD IRON IMPLEMENT. The Eckley B. Coxe Expedition Makes Important Discovery. The Eckley B. Coxe expedition of the University of Pennsylvania museum has recently found what is thought to be the oldest iron implement in the world. It was found in a tomb belonging to the twelfth Egyptian dynasty, which is generally believed by archaeologists to have been about 3400 B. C., or about 5,300 years ago. The finding of this iron implement is regarded as particularly important in that it indicates that the smelting of iron was first practiced by the Negro race. The implement is spear shaped and was the only iron found in the Egyptian tombs. Organized to Assist in a Good Cause. The Pittsburgh branch of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People includes in its membership some of the most thoughtful and industrious men and women of Pittsburgh and bids fair to become a most effective agency for the right kind of work in behalf of the race throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Officers of the branch for 1915 are Attorney William M. Randolph, president; Dr. J. W. Brown, vice president; Miss Virginia Proctor, secretary; and John T. Writt, Sr., treasurer, with an executive committee composed of Dr. James Page, Dr. J. W. Brown and Samuel A. Morsell. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. MARCH 5, 1915. MEHARRY COLLEGE MAKES PROGRESS SHOWS HIGH EFFICIENCY. Fine Record of Brilliant Young Alumnus, Who Is Giving His Alma Mater the Benefit of His Rare Knowledge Dean Hubbard's Devotion to the Medical Profession. Nashville, Tenn.—The Meharry Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical college has furnished to the race most of the physicians, dentists and pharmacists of the south, among whom are some of the best in the country. These men and women, scattered all over the United States, are helping to make sentiment for the entire race. Dr. R. H. Voorhees, a young man in this city, occupied a place in the front rank of dentists and is now devoting his time in trying to help other young men to become proficient and make good. He has earned all that he has or all that he has made in the way of a reputation. He has been doing work along this line for the past sixteen years. When he entered Mehairy nearly twenty years ago he was without money, but he had pluck, push and ambition, backed up by industry, honesty and reliability, and with these he appeared before Dr. G. W. Hubbard, dean of the college, declaring that he desired to be a dentist. He was not afraid of work, but had formed an alliance with it. He worked in the school printing office and during the summer found employment in hotels in various parts of the country. In this way he was able to finish his course. Thus his life and work should be an inspiration to other young men of the race who are sitting around complaining about nothing to do or the treatment at the hands of other races. It was in 1901 that this young man graduated from Mehairy dental department, sharing a part of the class honors. He was ready to start in life, but did not have money enough to buy the necessaries of life, to say nothing about furnishing an office. He had made a good impression on the late Dr. R. F. Boyd, and when his condition was made known to this great man he at once furnished an office in his own building, fitted it up and then turned his attention to giving encouragement to Dr. Voorhees as well as other young men. Giving four hours each day to teaching in the dental department of Meharry and having a large city practice will account for the first two years of Dr. Voorhees' work in Nashville, and after four years of good work he went to Chicago, where he took a post graduate course in the Northwestern university dental department and was perhaps the first member of the race to receive a certificate from the post graduate course of that institution. With this diploma he returned to Nashville better prepared to prosecute his work: Practicing in the city and teaching in Meharry is the record of this young man for a number of years. Now he has charge of the dental department of the school, being the demonstrator and instructor. Wonderful improvements have been made from time to time until it ranks second to none in the country. This has forced Dr. Voorhees to give up his actual practice and devote his entire time to the work. This has been done at a sacrifice, but with a desire to help young men. He is devoted to Meharry and declares that he is willing to do anything in his power for the success of the school. He deems it necessary for the members of the race to make sacrifices like men of the order and rank of Dr. George W. Hubbard. When yet a young man he married, and a few years ago his wife died. Since he has remarried, He has a comfortable home and home surroundings. As to the work of Dr. Hubbard it is interesting to note that he has given fifty years of his life to medical work. Sixteen years ago there were to be found in the dental department nineteen students and an infirmary with five chairs and one small laboratory. At this time there are 136 students, two infirmaries with twenty-three chairs and six laboratories fitted with most of the latest equipments. Most of these improvements and progress have been made under Dr. Voorhees' supervision. In the graduating class for this year are thirty-nine students, and they are working hard to finish and then launch out into the world. The demonstrator, Dr. Voorhees, keeps in direct touch with the graduates from his department and is prepared to tell about each of them. He shows what thorough preparation will do for a young man who tries to advance. POSTAL CLERKS' ALLIANCE. National Body Takes Bold Stand Against Segregation of Its Members. Houston, Tex.-Though its influence is directed to a special sphere, one of the most helpful organizations having for its aim the betterment of our people is the National Alliance of Postal Employees. The first of this year saw the alliance reach the height of its prosperity. Formed to safeguard the interests of the Negro clerks in governmental service and especially in the railway mail service, the alliance is the direct outcome of a call issued by Henry L. Mims of this city. Twenty-six clerks answered the call and met at Chattanooga, Tenn., Oct. 6, 1913. These clerks, representing fourteen states, effected a permanent organization, with Mr. Mims as president. As evidence of his high standing and the efficient work which he did in perfecting the organization of the alliance, Mr. Mims was re-elected at the second annual meeting, which was held in St. Louis. It was the verdict of the clerks in attendance at the meeting that the organization had exceeded the highest expectations of those who had striven hard to make it a success. At this meeting, aside from the president, the following were selected to direct the affairs of the alliance: C. B. Shepperson of Arkansas, vice president; R. L. Balley of Indiana, secretary; A. H. Hendricks of Georgia, treasurer, and Irvia Butler of Tennessee, auditor. The official organ of PRESIDENT HENRY L. MIMS. the organization is the Alliance. Of this Frank A. Carter of St. Louis was elected editor. The alliance issues insurance at cost to its members, indemnifying them against loss of time by accident and paying for accidental death. Aside from the insurance feature, the organisation has the approval of the postoffice department and is now placing before the department a plan by which the colored clerks may have the privilege of taking up directly with the higher officials of the postoffice department through the alliance's officers the grievances of the members. With reference to the segregation movement being forwarded by the white clerks of the south, President Mims and officers of the alliance refuse to "try their case in the papers," but it is known that the alliance is going to make a strong fight before the postoffice officials to see that none of the rights of the Negro clerks, guaranteed by the constitution of the United States, shall be denied them. The organization, will contend that all promotions fairly earned in competition with white clerks be given to the men whose records are the best regardless of color. Nothing less than a square deal will be satisfactory to the officials of the alliance, and this they believe they will obtain when the colored clerks' side of the segregation question is fairly presented to the higher department officials. The motto of the organization is going to be, so it is learned, "Legislate no worthless man forward nor arbitrarily relegate any worthy man backward." Consolation. Beggar-I haven't tasted food for a month. Dyspeptic-That's nothing. It's the same old taste.-Town Topics. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION WHITMAN FAVORS JUSTICE FOR ALL GOLOR PREJUDICE A MENAGE In Presenting the Spingarn Medal to Dr. Ernest E. Just State's Chief Executive Says the Award is Given In the Spirit of Fellowship, Brotherhood and of Americanism. New York.—The National Association For the Advancement of Colored People added another victory to its many brilliant efforts in behalf of the colored race in this country at its annual meeting held in Ethical Culture hall, in this city, on the evening of Feb. 12 when Governor Charles S. Whitman delivered an able address and presented the Spingarn medal to Dr. Ernest Everett Just of Howard university. Governor Whitman said: "I know you will pardon—perhaps you will appreciate—a very short speech from me tonight, and I know that you will understand my leaving, although I should be very glad to remain and enjoy the speeches which are to follow, and I am sincerely sorry that I am unable to. In the gain or loss of one race all the rest have equal claim. It is altogether fitting that this great audience, white and black, should unite in doing honor to one whose achievement and attainment reflect so much credit upon American institutions, American training and education, American life, and particularly as they do upon the colored race to which he belongs. "The brilliant young man to whom the committee has awarded the Spingarn medal has achieved distinction in a field where competition is the keenest and where real worth is the final test. In the New England college, where few of his race have been found, he was the leader in scholarship, receiving special honor, and since his graduation much of his time has been given to successful scientific investigation, and his contribution to medical science is of no mean order. In the highest and best sense he has been giving himself to his own people, modestly and unselfishly giving of the results of his own intellectual endeavor, trying to improve the medical educational facilities for the colored people. "A distinguished scholar writes of him, 'His most recent work is of the greatest significance and would insure him a wide reputation were be a white man.' I have no right, of course, to take issue with this statement, for the writer is far better informed than am I, but I am slow to believe. I hate to believe that in the field of medical science my countrymen are ungenerous and unwilling to ward a just meed of praise and the proper recognition to a real scientist of any race. "Dr. Just has made the most of the opportunities offered to the boys of our land, white and black. His success is a reason for gratification to every loyal American, demonstrating as it does the possibilities, with opportunity, of a race which in years gone by has suffered so cruelly at the hands of the white man. It is interesting, too, to note that he was chosen from among a long list of candidates for this honor, every one of whom reflected credit upon his race and demonstrated the ability of a people who a little more than a generation ago were in darkness, to compete with other Americans, and almost all of them, as I am informed, are working with and among the colored people. Education, improved conditions of living, opportunity and achievement, have not torn them away from their own or separated them from their kinsmen and their kind. "The success of this young man has been called a lesson to the Negroes of this nation. And so it is. It is just as truly a lesson to the white man of the nation. His rights are dear to him, but unless we are going to concede that American institutions are wrong and that the framers of the federal constitution and federal laws are wrong his rights should be just as dear to us as they are to him. Speaking for a moment for the state, discrimination as against any race or class or creed must in the end injure all. We are one people in New York. We have a common duty and a common destiny, and for selfish reasons if for no other the rights of the weaker must be guarded and protected by the stronger, and the sacred privileges of American citizenship must be denied to none." In presenting the medal the governor said: "Dr. Just, on behalf of the committee it is my very great privilege, and I esteem it a great personal honor, to present to you this medal. It is the first time that it has been presented, and I am sure that you appreciate, as we do, the honor of being its first recipient. And I know, and we want you to know, and we want those whom you represent and those who know you and honor you and love you to realize and believe the truth as it is the truth, that the spirit which has prompted the award of this medal is the spirit of fellowship, of brotherhood and of Americans." In response Dr. Just said: "I thank the association for the award not so much for myself, but on behalf of the students whom I represent." SOME FEATURES OF HEALTH WEEK, BEGINNING MARCH 21 National Negro Business League Suggests Starting Buttermilk Clubs. One of the results of the national Negro health week, which is to be observed from March 21 to 27, will be a wider and broader knowledge of nature's greatest health beverage, buttermilk. Physicians, trained nurses, drug stores and all local organizations are going to devote some of their time during health week to educating the race concerning the benefits to be derived from the regular use of this delightful food drink. We are going to have buttermilk clubs all over the south, and the members are going to pledge themselves to drink buttermilk instead of beer, near beer and bottles of "pop." During the hot summer months grocery stores, drug stores and cafes will keep feed buttermilk for sale, and instead of so many nickels going for cheap soda water, which is frequently harmful, many of them will go into large, satisfying glasses of cool, refreshing, health giving buttermilk. During health week your physician will tell you much that you didn't know about buttermilk. Among other things, he will tell you that people who use it as one of their principal foods are healthy, happy and possess a rugged resistance to sickness and disease. He will also tell you that buttermilk has all the refreshing goodness of beer and soda water, with none of their bad after effects. Buttermilk is nature's drink and eventually will become the nation's drink. Dieticians everywhere are advocating its constant use, and in some of the larger cities they already have regular buttermilk establishments to supply the rapidly increasing demand for this popular drink. A "drink more buttermilk" movement among the colored people of the south will reduce sickness 30 per cent and increase individual efficiency in the same proportion. For further information concerning the national Negro health week consult any physician in your city or write direct to Booker T. Washington, president of the National Negro Business league, Tuskegee institute, Alabama. Mitchell Says "Back to the Ballet" In view of the advance which the race is making in business, education and other matters of great concern to its well being as American citizens, John Mitchell, Jr., of the Richmond (Va.) Planet, says: "The cry of 'Back to the farm' should now be changed to 'Back to the ballot.' The ballot is about the only thing that will check these outrageous assaults upon the constitutional rights of the colored people in this country." Aunt Ellen Bransford's Philanthropy. The late Mrs. Ellen Bransford of Little Rock, Ark., better known as "Aunt Ellen," left $0,000 to the Negro Lutheran church of that city. She had been working as a domestic since the civil war and had invested wisely in real estate. Useful Book on Business Enterprises. C. H. Watson of Charlotte, N. C., has published a study of the colored people of Charlotte city. The book is neatly done and contains a statistical study of Negro business enterprises, together with a hundred cuts of residents and residences. Athletic Exercises Flattered Restaurant Keeper—I'm glad to hear, sir, that you've been growing so strong since you began coming to my restaurant. Fullett—Well, it's a fact. You see, my habits are sedentary, and I can't afford to enter a gymnasium. Yes, sir; your steaks and roast fowls are making a new man of me. Smoke the Reliable SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5c. Peoples Christian Assembly. Rev. G. W. Mitchell, Pastor, 1204 Washington Ave. So. Come! and Serve the Lord. ST. PETER'S A. M. E. CHURCH. 22nd St. near 10th Ave. So. Rev. Thos. B. Stovall, Pastor. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH. 318 6th Ave. So., Minneapolis. Rev. E. R. Edwards, Pastor. THE SUNDAY FORUM The Sunday Forum meets Sunday, May 7, at 3:30 P. M. Business meeting, Constitutional Amendments. Program. Instrumental Duet ..... Bell Sisters Vocal Solo ..... Mr. Wilbur Nevels A Paper ..... Mrs. Perkins Vocal Solo ..... Mrs. F. Celestine Violin Solo ..... Master Minor Mr. Charles W. Brown, the electrician has located in Charleston, S. C. He was one of the potent factors of the Sunday Forum and a leader among the social set. Mr. Brown was always in the front of any movement to benefit The Forum and served with distinction on the Program Committee. He leaves a host of friends who wish him every success in his new location and their latch-strings hang outside their doors should he return. If you don't intend to pay for your paper, be honest enough to discontinue it. The Weaver Co. Entertained. Manager Oliver, of Oliver's Cabaret entertained the Weaver Company of talented musicians on Tuesday night. The affair was a dinner. The menu was Martini Cocktails, Anchovies, Blue points, Cream of Celery Soup, Brook Trout, Roast Turkey, Vegetables, Fruit Salad, Cheese and Crackers, Coffee, Cognac, Cigars. After the dinner musical selections were rendered to the delight of the many guests. The party included Misses Gladys Sellars and Jennie Ringold, Manager Melvin Weaver, Frank Weaver, Nolan Miller, Sam. Arnold, Albert Smack, Eddie Davis, and William Cole. They are playing at the Gruenwald, a leading white Cafe. The early hours were enjoyably spent by those present and Manager Oliver can be depended on to furnish every appropriate entertainment for his guests. Mr. Rufus L. DeLeo has resigned from the Sleeping Car Service of the Soo Ry. Mr. Geo. Barnett met with an accident last week. He fell in the Soo Yards and suffered minor bruises. Mr. and Mrs. John Sommerville left Sunday night for Chicago. He will be employed on the Chicago Great Western Ry., to Dubuque, Ia. ATTY. FRANCIS NEW LOCATION. Atty. William T. Francis has moved to Suite 329 in the American National Bank Building, Cedar and Fifth Sts., St. Paul. NEW BILLIARD PARLOR Mr. John G. Yancy of Des Moines and Mr. John L. Gibson of this city have established a First Class pool and billiard parlor at 627 5th St. No. They are meeting a demand in that locality and the financial outlook is very good. The "On to Chicago" Marching Club of Ames Lodge of Elks held their first dance last week. It was a big success. The feature was an Entertainers Contest. The winners were Misses Adah Smith and Alice Moore, who divided the first prize $5.00. Miss Ethel Hudson, 2nd prize $3.00 and Mr. Eldridge Williams 3rd prize received $2.00. There was a large attendance and McCullough's music was as usual enjoyed by everk one present. The Big Three had their Shadow Dance in Tuesday night with susual success. Mr. Gale P. Hilyer graduated from the Law Dept. of the Univ. of Minn. and is employed in the office of Atty. A. H. Hall. Mr. Robert Drake died Wednesday evening at his home on Washington Ave. So. Bell and Jones are spring cleaning. They are renovating their barber shop and billiard hall. Things are being painted and they are giving the people a comfortable place and excellent service. We would appreciate what you owe us, or a part of it, Mr. Delinquent Subscriber. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR A Miss Marie Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Thompson of Clinton Ave., will leave Saturday for Walker, Minn., to enter the sanitarium for her health. Miss Thompson recently graduated from High School and her many friends hope for her speedy recovery. CRISPUS ATTUCKS' MEMORIAL The National Independent Equal Rights League and the Society for the Advancement of Colored People will jointly celebrate the 145 Anniversary of the death of Crispus Attucks, the Negro patriot, who was killed in State St. Boston, on March 5th 1770. The ceremonies will be held in the Assembly Hall in the Court House on Sunday, March 7th at 3 P. M. An excellent program has been prepared. The principal speakers will be Rabbi S. N. Deinard, Atty's W. R. Morris, Brown S. Smith and Gale P. Hilyer and Rev. Stovall. The Committee requests a large and punctual attendance. Congressman Thos. D. Shall and wife are in Washington, D. C. They left last Saturday evening. Mrs. John Washington of Penn Ave. No., has returned from a trip to Chicoa. Mrs. D. E. Buckner has returned from Hudsonville and Holly Springs, Miss., where she visited her late husbands relatives. She also spent a week in Chicago, the guest of her sisters, Miss Louise Brown and Mrs. Susie Davis. Mrs. Walter K. Bowie, 3332 44th Ave. So. is much improved. She has been very ill during past month. Mr. Bowie has also been on the sick list. Friends will be glad to know that both are nearly well again. Mrs. Hilda Kennedy is sick. Mrs. J. W. Fields of Des Moines arrived Monday to remain with her daughter, Mrs. Lee, who is ill. Mrs. Margaret Fields Lee is at the City Hospital, where she has been confined several weeks. She underwent an operation for the removal of a tumor and is slowly recovering, tho in a very serious condition. Her many friends hope for her recovery. Mrs. Lee is the well known vocalist and pianist, and wife of Mr. Henry Lee, the headwaiter. Mrs. Edw. Hammond continues ill at her residence. Mrs. L. D. Martin of Garfield Ave., has recovered from a severe attack of La Gripe. Mr. Frank Peoples the contractor, is much improved after a recent illness. He is remodelling Zion Baptist Church. The T. S. T. Club met Wednesday evening at the residence of Dr. Redd. Mr. Solomon Saunders has recovered from a severe cold. Mr. Schuyler Phillips has opened "Phillips Cafe" at 12th Ave. So., and Washington Ave. Howard's Restaurant was damaged by fire on Tuesday afternoon. Madam Hart, the Milliner has moved to 1210 So. Washington Ave. Mr. Press Langley is suffering with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. King, with their son Clarence W. King Jr., and Mr. Chas. W. Brown left last month for Charleston, S. C., to reside. Mr. King shipped a car of household effects, and a team of horses. He expects to spend his time on the farm where he was reared and also engage in business in the city. He was the manager of the Maceo Club and is reported to be in good circumstances. Clarence Jr., is recognized as one of in the state. Messrs. Phil. Ware and Albert Wiley have bought the Maceo Club formerly owned by Mr. King. They have made several improvements and are receiving the patronage of a host of friends. Mr. Phillip F. Hale has no connection with this paper. He represents the Chicago Defender. We wish this understood by all subscribers. TWIN CITY STAR Judge Johnson Invites You to MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT FOR VALENTINE Union Temple Hall, 28 Washington Ave. So. THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 11, 1915. ADMISSION 35 CENTS. where Judge Johnson will entertain his many patrons. Best order— Music and Refreshments. SAVE YOUR MONEY for my BIG EASTER BALL MONDAY EVENING APRIL 5TH. OLIVER'S NEW CABARET. Mr. Sylvester W. Oliver is keeping pace with the modern features of entertainments, and has decorated his Cabaret Room in the most appropriate design, with myriads of electric lights, producing a scenic effect much to the pleasure of his patrons. The designs are painted by Sanford and are very commendable. There are few places which surpass Oliver's. When in doubt, call at Oliver's, 244 Third Ave. So., and witness the Cabaret by best entertainers. After theatre parties will find it specially convenient to spend a while in the luxurious Cabaret Room under such very pleasant accommodations. THE BIG THREE invite you for the Season 1914-15 The same courteous treatment will be shown our many friends of the Twin Cities as has been shown in the seasons past. Dances on the first and third Tuesdays in each month at ARCADE HALL 1311 Wash. Ave. S., Minneapolis ADMISSION, 25c Respectfully Yours, Edw. Pipkin, P. H. Southall and Robert Glenn. DESIRABLE HOUSE TO LET. Beautiful (3) Three Story Modern Building, in the coming Colored District, Center of City. Hotel. CHEAP rent. McDew, 802 Sykes Block. BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE. $100 down and $25 per month will buy a 7-room, all modern house on 35th St. and Chicago Ave. $19 down and $19 per month is all you have to put into it to buy a new 10-room duplex, near South Central High School. $10 down and $10 per month will buy a 5-room Cottage, all modern but heat, in the South Central district. For Rent. I have on hand a list of desirable modern houses and flats, on both North and South side. F. PEOPLES. 236 Boston Block. N. W. Dale 1345 St. Paul, Minn. Judge Johnson invites you tothe Bon Ton Soiree on next Thursday Night at Union Temple. There will be something doing every minute. McCullough's Music, New Dances and the necessary refreshments.—Advertisement. The Big Three. Every First and Third Tuesday. Arcade Hall, 1311 Washington Ave. So., Minneapolis. Good Music. Refreshments and Good Order. The Knights of Pythias will give the Easter Ball, on April 5th, at the National Guard Armory. Leave your Subscriptions and Printing at TWIN CITY STAR PRINTERS, 1402 Washington Ave. So Wanted—Agents to solicit advertising and news. Salary or commission. Good profits. Write the Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. If you wish to help this publication Send your subscription by Post office order. --- FOR VALENTINE FROLICS. Smart New Dance or Dinner Frock For the Pretty Maiden. FRACHBLOW SILE GOWN. For the St. Valentine day party, whether it be dinner or dance, the charming frock here pictured will become the average debutante. It is carried out in peachblow, a shade that harmonizes charmingly with the roses and lilies of youthful complexions. The material used is a soft, lustrous taffeta. The surplus bodice is draped loosely over the shoulder and finished with an edging of cream fillet lace. The skirt is one of the most up to date in line and cut. It has the smart hip yoke, gathered in this case, and skirt with the correct flare. The effect of the latter is heightened by the scalloped facing of black velvet around the hem. The wide girdle is of black velvet ribbon. ENAMELING A BEDSTEAD How to Do Over an Old One to the Best Advantage. If you wish to enamel an iron bed, stead first rub the marred paint smooth with fine sandpaper. Do this gently, so as not to roughen what paint remains upon the iron. If you can get it all off it will be better, for then you will have a uniform surface. This done, go all over the bedstead with white enamel paint, which is sold at paint shops and by some druggists. Use a broad brush and sweep it smoothly and evenly over the iron until all is covered. Let the first coat get perfectly dry before applying the second. Three coats may be necessary to make the whole of the dark iron white. The advantage of a white enamel apart from the pleasing effect is that it may be renewed when it becomes defaced and that it will be the better for each renewal. Workmanship Counts The best designs in smart jewelry are remarkable even more for exquisitely delicate workmanship than for the mere size and quality of the gems Quite inexpensive stones, such as amethysts, peridots, aquamarines and rock crystals, which are extremely fashionable, are set with as much care as if they were diamonds or pearls, emeralds or rubies "worth a king's ransom." The newest earrings and pendants are light and fine as possible, little swinging chains weighted with a solitaire stone or a cluster of tiny gems. SMART FASHIONS. The pointed corsage is promised for the near future. In jewelry cut steel and cut jet are being combined. Some of the new skirts are plotted around the edge. Coats for sports wear are almost invariably of the army order. A pretty cotton waist has the fullness shirred in around the waist. Dotted swiss is to be worn in the spring, and so is embroidered organdie. A great many of the new hats suggest the headgear of European soldiers. Skirts are made with a rather high waistband, which insures a perfect hang. There is a growing popularity of the snake bracelet, necklace and even brooches. Points for Mothers Train a child to notice and respect the employment of another. If it be merely a game there is no need thoughtlessly, therefore rudely, to interrupt it. A little politeness one to another, a little observance of the wishes of others, will put aside sullen looks and bad tempers. We know ourselves how disagreeable it is to have the table shaken when we write, to have a door left open or loudly banged, to have some one crossing between us and the light or to be constantly interrupted. Our children can not like this more than we do. Yet we need not lose our tempers. A smiling protest, a caressing request, a little joke over the annoyance, will prevent its repetition better than a sharp rebuke. When children are taught to notice these trifles they learn to avoid them A child is pleased when you apologize to him for unintentional awkwardness The little seeds sink in his mind. To morrow he will avoid that small of fense. Rough movements, unpolished speech, detract from rather than in crease a child's pleasure. And it is these small trifles that make up the comfort of our homes. Having the Eyes Examined. If a child screws up its eyes when looking at a distant object or, when reading a book, has to bend closely over it a defect in vision should be suspected. Sometimes the child complains of headaches or eye ache, the former usually referring to the forehead. There may be at times a slight squint. These are also suspicious signs. Eye strain also gives rise to inflammation of the lids—hence styes—and if this condition is constantly recurring the sight should be properly tested. Unskilled advice in the matter of the eyesight should be avoided, for permanent injury is easily effected if wrong measures are taken. No child should ever be allowed to wear glasses until a doctor has examined the eyes and has recommended the use of such. To prevent eye strain the position in which a child does its home work—in regard to the lighting of the room—should always be borne in mind. Any glare on the book or paper should be avoided, and the light should fall obliquely from behind. Diplomatic Management. If you want to break a young girl of going about with undesirable friends, or dressing in an unbecoming way, or reading books which she has no business to open, or doing any other of the silly things in which girls delight, you can always manage it best by drawing her attention away to other matters. Those undesirable friends are probably her only refuge from dullness. Let her go out a little more. Show her more of life and she'll drop them very soon. That common, ugly frock will never be worn again after you have given her a really pretty new one in good style. She would never read those disagreeable books if you took the trouble to provide her with amusing, exciting tales of a decent kind. But the good books must be exciting and interesting, not merely improving. The nice dress must be dainty and charming, not plain and serviceable. Your way must look more attractive than her own. If the child is taught early to brush its teeth it becomes a matter of habit, which it carries through life, and the result is a fairly perfect set. If the first teeth are brushed and kept in good condition and a dentist visited at least once in six months there is little danger of the second teeth being infected or crooked. It sometimes happens that a first tooth remains in the gum too long—that is, after the second tooth shows signs of coming through. This condition should not be allowed to exist, as the first tooth is liable to irritate the gum, which will become sore and infected, and pus will be the result. If the first tooth does not fall out naturally on the appearance of the second the child should be taken to a dentist and the offending tooth removed. Crowded and irregular teeth are often the result of first teeth remaining too long in the gum. Buxing Children's Garments Buying Children's Garments. In buying goods for children the mother should invest only in those materials which are very closely woven. It is not so much the weight of the goods as the weave. The loose weaves pull apart in no time, and for children they are practically useless. A tight weave need not be very heavy, but it will wear well. It is most important to consider this carefully when buying. Then, too, when a really fine piece of goods is found it is better to buy in large quantities, for another fine piece may not be found, and the same material may be used in many ways. For instance, from one kind of goods may be made two dresses for the little daughter, each in a different style and with different trimming, a little suit for the son and perhaps even a skirt for the mother herself. There need never be any waste in fine goods, for it can serve in many different ways. Milady's Mirror Avoid Nervous Grimacing. A great destroyer of beauty lines in the face is the nervous twisting of the lips and grimaces. Many women are guilty of these when talking. They are unbecoming habits and are the means of developing many ugly lines and wrinkles that prematurely age one. Time, worry and habit are three things that line the forehead with furrows and bring a sagging condition of the muscles, especially affecting the muscles under the chin. When these muscles lose their elasticity the result is the unsightly double chin. The reason that furrows (wrinkles) make their appearance on the countenance of an aged person is due to the fact that the fat underlying the skin becomes absorbed. Consequently the cuticle loosens and becomes wrinkled. To remedy this condition gently massage these parts with good skin food; then before retiring adjust a forehead band which has been appointed with skin food. This should be worn each night. Sagging cheek muscles may be strengthened and contracted with massage and an astringent lotion and, as has been said before, tightly bound up overnight with a band—either muslin or rubber. In regard to premature wrinkles caused by worry or habits, they should not only be treated with massage, as previously directed, but one should learn to control the muscles to obtain a calm and pleasant expression, which is a great aid to beauty. A Graceful Figure Quite often the figure of a pretty girl is spolit by stooping shoulders, a contracted chest or a careless, slouching gait. Yet by devoting a little sparse time every day to some physical exercises these evils may be overcome. Many and various are the forms of callisthenics. The daily use of dumbbells will strengthen all the muscles of the arms and chest and at the same time promote a free circulation of the blood. Then there is the expander. This is formed of a strip of the very strongest kind of elastic, with loops or handles at each end to hold. It can easily be made at home. It should be held in both hands and be slowly expanded and passed over the head. This tends to develop the chest and strengthen the back. Exercises of this sort should be performed regularly every day, and they must be done steadily, slowly and firmly. Dress for any form of muscular exercise should be light, flexible and woolen. No corsets should be worn, and the bodice and underclothing must be large enough to allow perfect freedom of the arms. The Hands In Cold Weather To preserve the hands in good condition in cold weather they should, whenever possible, be washed in tepid water, and if this is softened by a teaspoonful of borax so much the better. Be sure to use a soap of good quality, and when drying the hands take the precaution of rubbing each finger separately. If the hands are rubbed over once a day with a slice of lemon and a little cold cream or if mutton tallow is rubbed into them thoroughly before going to bed at night there will be little danger of the skin becoming chapped or rough. Chapped hands are almost always caused by insufficient drying after washing or perhaps the water was icy cold and very hard or used too hot. Both extremes are bad for the skin. Tonic For the Hands. An excellent tonic astringent and bleach for the hands is made from one ounce of strained honey, one ounce of lemon juice and one ounce of cologne. Blend thoroughly and rub into the hands at night, then draw on a pair of large kid gloves, having the palms slit for ventilation. Wash off in tepid water in the morning. Where a woman does her own housework or assists with it to the extent of coming in contact with grime and grease, hot and cold water, the lemon rub after washing the hands will tend to keep them in good condition. With rubber gloves to wear when housework is done it is possible to shield the hands from strong soap, varying temperatures of water and direct contact with dirt which coarsens the texture of the skin. Beautiful Gray Hair. Once gray hair is an accomplished fact and not merely a threat, its possessor soon begins to realize its beauty. It should be frequently shampooed so that it is even in color and smooth in texture, and it should be brushed carefully and regularly and often indulged in sun and air baths. Gray hair will be of a more uniform shade if borax is put in the water in which it is washed, and if the hair is an ugly yellowish gray or white a little blueing will remove the offensives tinge. Defective Pa Defective Page Helen Gardner Thinks Moving Pictures an Aid In Beauty Culture. A Miss Helen Gardner, the beautiful star of the moving picture theaters, has very decided views as to what constitutes beauty. Real loveliness lies in the poise and control of expression. she avers. "I believe," says Miss Gardner, "that as a promoter of real beauty, the beauty of expression, the picture play is without an equal. Symmetrical features and clearness of skin are desirable gifts, and the possessor of them is fortunate, indeed, but beauty of expression is to be envied more than a beautiful complexion. "Unlike upon the speaking stage, the figures on the screen are enlarged to many times their natural size, and in the closing 'close up' scenes every muscle of the face and every movement of the eyes used to express the different emotions are shown as though under a magnifying glass. "The successful motion picture actress is a thorough mistress of the art of expressive action and by it attracts and holds the interest and sympathy of her audiences. Paint and powder and colored stage settings play no part in the influence she exercises or the attention she commands. It is her beauty—not the symmetrical beauty of face or figure, but the beauty of truth and the magnetism of soul reflected and glorified in 'expression'—that is the real charm. "Stick to your creams and your ronges if you will. They are harmless little vanities. But study beauty of expression if you would be genuinely attractive." RIBBON FLOWERS Dainty Ornaments That May Be Fash ioned by Deft Fingers. Flower novelties have been immensely popular this season. Artificial flowers, particularly the handmade ones of silk and satin, have been used in trimming evening gowns, fancy blouses ```markdown ``` RIBBON TEA ROSE girdles, in the decoration of millinery, as coifte ornaments and boutonnières. To make some of the more elaborate of these ornaments requires an unerring taste and deft hand, for much depends on the combination of colors and the adjustment of folds or foliage. Illustrated here is a dainty yellow rose of soft ribbon in a shade that suggests tea rose. The ribbon is joined together at the ends and has rows of gathered stitching running crosswise to give the fullness to the flower. An artificial center, stem, sepals and leaves are provided for the flower. A MAN'S WORK To get good is animal, to do good is human, to be good is divine. The true use of a man's possessions is to help his work, and the best end of all his work is to show us what he is. The noblest workers of our world bequeath us nothing so great as the image of themselves.—James Martineau. Love. Properly there is only one verb for love. It is not "amo." It is not "amater." It is not the softest Italian verb. No printed language of man knows it. But the violin knows it, and the wild bird knows it; even the sea knows it. The rose is it, and the moon is it, and the look of a man's eyes into a woman's is it, and the look of a woman's eyes back again is it. But no man or woman can say it in any language that endures. — "Love Letters of the King." Suppose. Suppose the weak have just as good a chance to draw from the box the ablest lawyer as the powerful, then there would not be one case go to trial where now ten are tried, there would not be one case tried where now hundreds are brought, and for every case that is now bluffed out and that does not get into court nor reach a settlement of any kind, there would be a very strong probability of a fair and amicable settlement. - R. S. Gray in Journal of the American Institute of Criminal Law. Squeaks in shoes are oblated by dipping the soles in kerosene. Red wall paper, especially in a small room, is often trying to the eyes and temper. A teaspoonful of lemon juice in a cup of black coffee will cure a billious headache. The best scrapbaskets are the simplest ones, closely woven and free from any decorations of ribbons, etc. No gritty scouring soap should be used upon the enamel of a bathbrub. A powder is much better, and stains may be removed with a brush. To stiffen starch add to one quart of prepared starch a teaspoonful of gum arable and one of baking soda; dissolve in a little water and stir well. Instead of gluing on the handle of an umbrella which is not wearing well, try winding a thread around the stick and then screwing on the handle. To remove paint from clothing saturate the spots two or three times with equal parts of ammonia and turpentine and then wash out in soapsuds. "Advice Gratis," a Game. To those who are willing to give and receive advice without asking payment hand a slip of paper and ask them to write down a few words of advice, then to fold the paper securely and deliver it to the collector, who will call for it presently. The papers having been thoroughly shuffled in a hat or bowl, care being used not to unroll any, the players are requested each to draw one. Before opening it, however, the leader will direct him to give his opinion as to whether the advice he is about to receive is good or unnecessary or has other merit or demerit. He will then open the paper and read it aloud. The advice will probably be more remarkable for its spicy personal character than its high moral tone. Such gems of counsel as "Try to rise earlier than 9 o'clock," "Give up smoking cheap cigars," "Use less rouge," "Stop flirting in street cars," "Be more select in your language" and the like will be suitable for the occasion. The Farmer's Problem. A farmer is moving and carries with him a fox, a turkey and a basket of corn. He comes to a river, and the boats will carry only the farmer and one of his charges. Now, if he leaves the fox and turkey alone the fox will eat the turkey, and if he leaves the turkey and the corn the turkey will eat the corn. How can he safely take them all across the river? Answer.--By taking the turkey over, coming back and taking the fox over, bringing the turkey back, taking the corn over_and coming back for the turkey. Conundrums. Why should a shoemaker be prosperous? Because he always has "awl" he wants. Why should a shoemaker be rich? Because his works are soled before they are finished. Land of Wiggy Wug. In the land of Ugway Wiggy Wug An elephant lived on a Persian rug; His automobile was a Wiggy bug That sped over Ugway road. He had a messenger fat and strong That sang to him daily an Ugway song; I'll tell you the words--you see it's not long-- "I'm a beautiful Ugway toad." The elephant laughed and grew so fat That the toad had to find a Wiggy cat To carry his cane and hold on his hat As they rode through Ugway Wug. They went one day for a pleasant ride, And the toad made the Wiggy cat his bride. And they all lived together side by side On the elephant's Persian rug. -Philadelphia Record- TWIN CITY STAR NEW ECONOMICS FOR THE SOUTH WHAT THE NEWSPAPERS SAY Idea Suggested by Dr. Booker T. Washington In Open Letter Meets Hearty Response — Secretary Toolan of San Benito Commercial Club Gives Great Impetus to the Movement. All over the south the "silver fleece" has become a "white elephant" on the hands of the farmers, and everywhere they are getting together and resolving to invest their time and valuable land next year in something which can be easily converted into cash or immediate use. When the farmer has raised milk, butter, eggs, pork, vegetables, corn, fruit and such things, and for some reason does not desire to sell, these products always afford him direct or cash value in that they are available for his own consumption without leaving the farm. With a wonderfully prophetic insight tempered with prudence and common sense Dr. Booker T. Washington in a recent open letter sent broadcast over the south urged the colored people to devote their energies to the raising of products on their farms which have immediate and direct cash value rather than taking a gambler's chance on cotton, whose value is abstract, potential and entirely depend upon the "frenzled" fancies of capital. As is often the case in such instances, white people are quick to grasp the significance and importance of such an idea. Our people, for whose benefit primarily Dr. Washington proposed it, should also take advantage of this opportunity for self help. In commenting on Dr. Washington's "raise a pig" movement the Lakeland (Fla.) News sees it as valuable to all the people. It says: "An excellent idea, and it would have even greater excellence if this raise a pig movement should prove catching and take in all the people, white and colored. 'In pig signo vinces' would be a proud slogan under which to battle against the forces of hard times." The Staunton (Va.) News likewise takes a broad, comprehensive view and says: "This is excellent advice, and white people might follow it with equal profit. The south has given itself up to cotton in a large measure and is now suffering because cotton will not buy the things it usually buys. A little less cotton and a little more meat will add greatly to the wealth and prosperity of the south." The Savannah (Ga.) News adds this valuable thought, "One pig or even two or three pigs could pick up a good living about the premises of the average Negro farmer without expense to him and would be building flesh that would bring him a comfortable sum in the killing season." By far the most positive proof of Dr. Washington's wisdom in this matter is expressed in the following news item from Texas, showing how the progressive white people of the south appreciate the value of hog raising at this time. The article says in part: "Secretary George A. Toolan of the San Benito Commercial club has advised the Texas industrial congress that a new approach to the proposition of growing hogs on the farm as a 'cash crop' has been made under the leadership of Mr. R. O. Barron, a progressive farmer of San Benito. Without waiting for the banks to furnish credit Mr. Barron purchased a carload of thoroughbred Duroc Jersey sows from the stockyards at Fort Worth and had them shipped to San Benito. Then he carefully selected a number of worthy farmers and leased them one or more sows each as the circumstances appeared to justify. "By the terms of the lease the lessee agreed to care properly for the sows, which had all been bred before shipment, and at the end of three months to return the sows and one half of the pigs to Mr. Barron, keeping the other half for himself. The introduction of hog raising on a larger scale around San Benito has not only furnished every grower with meat, but has also provided a cash crop that wartime conditions will render more remunerative." Chinese Filial Piety. The following Chinese story illustrates the national regard for filial piety. A man and his wife maltreated the husband's mother. As a punishment the scene of the act was openly cursed; the active agents were put to death, and the mother of the wife was bambooed, branded and exiled for her daughter's crime. The house in which the offenders lived was dug up from the foundations. Moreover, the scholars of the district were precluded from attending public examinations, and even the magistrates were deprived of their offices. These drastic measures were designed to render the empire filial. Its Sort. Priisoner-1 embezzled this money because I am not rich. Judge—A poor excuse.—Exchange. Enough Is Plenty. Most of us should be well satisfied if we haven't enough troubles to keep us awake.—Albany Journal. DO YOU WANT TO BE WELL DRESSED? THEN I AM YOUR TAILOR. SUITS $25.00 OVERCOATS $25.00 Cleaning Pressing Repairing CLIFFORD A. SMITH. 421 UNIVERSITY AVE., ST. PAUL N. W. PHONE DALE 3823. SMOKE THE BEST 5C CIGAR Sight Draft W. S CONRAD CO., Distributors NO. 140. E. 6th ST., ST. PAUL. NO. 1. WESTERN AVE., MINN. Judge Johnson's Dances Judge Johnson will hold his dances every 2nd and 4th Thursday evening UNION TEMPLE HALL 28 Washington Ave. So. ADMISSION 35c. THE CARVER HOTEL 200 ELEVENTH AVE. SO. By Day, Week or Month. Special Rates to Theatrical People. Mrs. Alice (Mother) Carver, Prop. N. W. Phone Main 863 Peterson, The Druggist 1501 Washington Ave. So. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS. He Solicits You Patronage. SPECIAL SAMPLE SHOES. POPULAR PRICED SHOE RE- PAIRING. WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT. 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DAN'S RESTAURANT 306 So. 3rd St., Minneapolis HOME COOKING My Specialty N. W. Main 2767 Daniel Williams, Prop. PRINTING THAT SATISFIES. Bring your printing to THE TWIN CITY STAR PRINT, 1402 Washington Ave. So. The work will suit you. Estimates cheerfully given. T. S. 2520. Cleaning Pressing Repairing THE FRANCE CAFE CHOP-SUEY . . VOCAL ENTERTAINER REGULAR DINNER AND A LA CARTE SERVICE THE PLACE TO DINE Best Accommodations for Private Parties EXCELLENT COOKING COURTEOUS ATTENTION 300 - 5th Ave. So., Minneapolis MR8. J. M. MASK, PROP. Phone N. W. Nic. 9560 GIBSON AND YANCY PROPRIETORS. A COMPLETE LINE OF CIGARS AND TOBACCO. 627-5th St. No., Minneapolis The eternal Negro question has been a distrubing element in public and national discussion from the foundation of the government down to the present hour. The public mind may seek temporary relief by focusing attention on economic material issues; the perplexed statesman may put it aside for some more convenient season; yet ever anon it recurs with unabated aggravation. Even the carnage of the war of nations entailing the most awful toll of death that the world has ever experienced, and which has for the past few months shunted from public consideration and discussion every other issue of national or international interest, has not been able to relegate the Negro question to the background. Mr. Trotter's Interview. The recent interview of Mr. Wm. Trotter, the intrepid agitator for the rights of his race, with the President of the United States, has served as occasion to bring this issue into keen public consideration and discussion. For twenty years Mr. Trotter has been the most outspoken agitator of his race, standing out in conspicuous and acrid opposition to the more passive and pacific spirit and doctrine of Booker T. Washington. In the intensity of his ardor he has been so violently denunciatory and so bitterly intolerant as to alienate the sympathy and co-operation even of the radical spirits of his own race. Courtesy of Utterance. It is to be deeply deplored if Mr. Trotter, carried away by zeal for his cause, indicated any unbecoming temper or feeling in the presence of the President of the United States. The Negro will wisely preserve becoming constraint of manner, and carefulness and caution of utterance, even though he labors under burdens which would cause any other element of our population to violate accepted ceremonies of procedure in urging demands. The just claim of the race will hardly be advanced by spectacular methods like those of the suffragettes in England. Courtesy Does Not Indicate Concession On the other hand, the American people should not be led to suppose that the race has settled into complacent satisfaction with unjust discrimination because it fails to present its cause in terms of spectacular and dramatic appeal. Albeit, the Negro is long-suffering; nevertheless he suffers long. The temper of the spokesman bears but incidently upon the cause which he represents. Mr Trotter headed the delegation to protest to the President against the growing practice of segregation of the Negro in the civil service of the United States. Federal Statutes Free From Discrimination. The Federal statute books, so far, are free from race or class legislation. At the time of the founding of the Constitution one-fifth of the population was of African blood and servile status. But the far-seeing wisdom of the founder omitted racial designation or discrimination in the organic law. A government boasting of equality as its basic principle which should deliberately debase the weak and helpless among its own citizens would be an anomaly in the eyes of the nations of the earth. Amid all of the passions and tumult of the anti-slavery conflict the Federal statutes were kept free from the odium of race distinction. The obiter dictum of a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court which injected race distinction into the decision of that tribunal was swiftly repudiated by the moral indignation of the aroused conscience of the American people. For this government, today, to declare that the Negro shall not enjoy identical rights and privileges with the rest of his fellow-citizens would be equivalent to the re-establishment of the discredited dogma of Judge Taney. Indeed the principle involved is just as vital to the ideal of the nation today as it was sixty years Jno. L. Gibson SEGREGATION. FAST CUSHIONS LITE Billiards CY PROPRIETORS. NINE OF CIGARS BACCO. D., Minneapolis John G. Yancy ago, although the public conscience my be less keenly alive to it. The Far-Reaching Significance of Segregation. To the casual observer the assignment of space in a government building to a handful of colored civil service employees would seem to be a matter of trivial importance. But closer inspection reveals a deeper significance. It is but the thin blade of the wedge whose entrance threatens to split the log asunder. Should the National Government adopt this seemingly simple provision it would thereby sanction all of the discriminatory legislation on the statute books of the several States and would suggest and justify all such enactments in the future. The Plight of the Negro. The present plight of the Negro is a significant commentary on the doctrine that the white race is good enough to become the beneficent governor of the Negro without his consent or participation. There are 10,000,000 Negroes in the United States who are rapidly progressing in intelligence and wealth and in responsible elements of power. He has no voice in making, administering or interpreting the laws by which he is to be governed. Men in the highest public place, whose positions rest upon the basis of a Negro constituency, denounce their black constituents from the seat of public power in language not to be found in the lexicon of decency. There is no voice answering back. Legislation is proposed to humiliate and degrade the Negro such as no officer of the Government would dare whisper concerning any other element of the nation. But the Negro's tongue is tied and his voice is hushed because of his political nullity. MANY NEGRO DOLLS BEING SENT OUT. Nashville, Tenn.—An announcement was made by the National Negro Doll Company that their rush season, which it usually has during the Christmas, is just now on. This is occasioned, declares the manager of the company, on account of the delay in the importation of material from which these dolls are made. The ship was caught and held as a prize of war and was only recently released, hence, the material did not reach Nashville until Christmas day. But the people, says the manager, were so determined to have the size doll they wanted that they all replied "We will wait to get the big dolls." While hundreds of small dolls were sent out, the manager declares that it was surprising to note that the people wanted the dolls ranging in sizes from SEVENTEEN to THIRTY-SIX inches. The orders are being sent out rapidly. Many of the churches have sent in orders for dolls that they might conduct their bazaars. Dolls will be shipped throughout the year, declares the manager of the Doll Company, as we are ready to fill orders as they come. PROF. HOWARD'S LATEST HIT. Prof. W. H. Howard, the well known musical instructor of iii So. 6th St., is the composer of "I Wonder" one of the latest musical selections. The words are by Burt Shinkle. This song is sold at leading music stores and its popularity is assured. Nearly one thousand copies of St., is the com poser of "I Wonder" one of the la stest musical sele tions. The word are by Burt Shin le. This song sold at leading music stores and its popularity assured. Nearly on thousand copies of this song has been sold since 1915. ATY. FRANCIS NEW LOCA. TION. Atty. William T. Francis has moved to Suite 329 in the American National Bank Building, Cedar and Fifth Sts., St. Paul. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ..... 1.30 THREE MONTHS ..... .65 CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTIONS .. $2.50 ADVERTISING RATES. Wedding Announcements, Fifty Cents Card of Thanks ..... One Dollar In Memoriam ..... 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Smith and Thos. D. Schall. Here is a Problem. Women's Suffrage was defeated in the Minnesota Senate by one vote. Sen. Westlake voted against it. He was elected at the primaries by the Negro vote. Is the Negro vote a factor? Figure it out. GEN'L ROBERT SMALLS OF STEAMER PLANTER FAME PASSES AWAY. Capture of Steamer Planter During Civil War Brought Him National Recognition—Was Commended by Congress for Deed—Served in State and National Legislatures—Held Many Other Prominent Positions. News of the death of General Robert Smalls at his home in Beaufort, S. C., early this week will be received with much sadness by Negroes throughout the country, who are conversant with the memorable deeds accomplished by members of the Negro race during the dark days of the Civil war. The general had been sick for ten months and the end came at his home on Prince street, with the immediate members of the family at his bedside. In the death of General Smalls, a career of 75 years, full of many deeds of valor and of triumph, and of striving manly on every side for the uplift and benefit of his race was brought to a close. He was born in Beaufort, S. C., on April 5, 1839, and was a river pilot by profession. He was well acquainted with the waters around South Carolina and after the Civil war broke out was used as a pilot on a privateer, the Planter which was fitted up by the Confederates as a gunboat. Smalls conceived the idea of giving over the boat to the Yankees. This he confided to his brother, chief engineer, and several Negro deck hands. They all agreed. It was the custom of the officers to sleep-ashore every night and so Smalls decided that one night while the officers were away would be a good time to make away with the boat. Finally one night, when everything had been prepared, Smalls and his courageous crew cut loose the lines and started on their journey to the Yankees. Smalls knew all the signs and pass words of the Confederates. Several times during the voyage the ship was stopped by the Confederates, once by the sentinel at Fort Sumptum, but upon being hailed by the watch, he sounded the countersign with the whistle and was allowed to pass. When within sight of the Union fleet, he ran up a white flag and de- livered his ship to the commander of the fleet. For this deed Smalls was commended by Congress and on account of his thorough knowledge of navigation around South Carolina he was retained as pilot and given a commission by the Government on the steamer he had turned over to them. After the war Smalls served several terms in the legislature of South Carolina and served as a Republican in the 44th, 45th, 48th and 49th Congresses; was appointed collector of Port of Beaufort, S. C., by President McKinley, and served in this office until 1913—Savannah Tribune, Feb. 27, 1915. WILLIAM MONROE TROTTER. National Equal Rights League Representative Delivers Able Series of Lectures In Many Cities Against injustice of Race Segregation—Organization Meets Public Favor. The recent visit of William Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian, to many of the large cities of the west resulted in arousing our people in the interest of their problems and plans for better conditions to a greater extent than any one item of constructive effort has for some time. Before responding to the many invitations from various sections of the west Mr. Trotter delivered a series of addresses in Boston, Providence and other New England cities. Coupled with his story of the now famous Wilson-Trotter White House incident, the burden of his addresses and lectures was equal justice and industrial opportunity for the race, with no segregation. ATTUCK'S MEMORY. Every Negro and also every other American citizen should respect the memory of Crispus Attucks. His blood was the first that was shed in the Revolution of the American Colonies. He fell in King St. Boston on March 5, 1770 along with his white co-patriots, Maverick, Gray and Carr. The State of Massachusetts has erected a grand monument to his honor. We should never fail to "sing the deed that was sown like seed, when Crispus Attucks died" and in every way memorize and immortalize those of our race, whose deeds are worthy. Text books of today do not give them justice and and we must not fail to commemorate the heroic life of America's first patriot—Attucks. Color Line in Zion City Waukegan, Ill.-The color line has broken out in Zion City. This fact came to light last week when Roderick M. Toombs sought the aid of the court in order to wed May Mitchell, a white church worker in Alexander Dowie's famous town. Mr. Toombs said that Miss Mitchell has been imprisoned by her mother, who objects to the marriage. He sought a writ of habeas corpus to compel the mother to release her daughter.-Ex. Mr. Toombs is the Rev. Toombs, who has lived here several years. He was editor of the short lived "Voice of the People" and attempted to organize a "Jim Crow" Y. M. C. A. Fast and Slow. The Father—I learn with sorrow, my son, that you are getting to be what they term quite fast. The Son—You shouldn't believe all you hear, dad. I'll introduce you to a man who will tell you another story. The Father—And who is be? The Son—My tailor. He says I'm the slowest chap he's got on his books. French Foreign Legion: French Foreign Legion. It is the boast of the French Foreign legion that it can provide men from its own ranks to meet any contingency. Its commander once said his men were capable not only of winning a war, but of writing its history. On one occasion, when a new barracks was being erected, the legion ranks supplied half a dozen qualified architects, and time and again on the battlefield, when the call has been for doctors, the legionaires have stepped forward and acknowledged their medical qualifications. Once, says tradition, when no padre was available to conduct a burial, the commandant appealed to the ranks. A man stepped out and saluted. He had been a bishop. ADVERTICE IN THE STAR TWIN CITY STAR DURHAM PEOPLE ARE AMBITIOUS DR. E. T. BAILEY AS LEADER Congregation of St. Joseph A. M. E. Church Among Most Progressive and Cultured In the North Carolina City. Work of Messa. Merrick, Pearson, Avery and O'Daniel. By GEORGE P. KING. Durham, N. C.—The splendid activities of a large group of progressive members of our race in this city, which have gained nation wide comment and won the approbation of the better element of both races, have largely been stimulated by religious influences and are found among the strongest Christian factors in the African Methodist Episcopal church. Its effectiveness is due to its capable leadership and ability to inspire its communicants, who are ambitious to win success in their church work. Bishop L. J. Coppin, D. D. of Philadelphia is the presiding genius over this Episcopal district. He appointed to the St. Joseph A. M. E. church, this city, a man endowed with the requisites essential for the conserving of the religious interest in making the people of Durham a constructive force in racial uplift. Dr. E. T. Balley, pastor of the St. Joseph church, is now filling his third appointment as pastor of this thrifty congregation. This is a congregation where culture and Christianity predominate. During his administration there has been a larger conception on the part of the members of their mission in life, and every department of the church has had unprecedented success. The in- P. REV. DR. M. T. BAILEY. dustrious and manly life of Dr. Bailey has signally eliminated a kind of individualism detrimental to the progress of Christianity. Dr. Bailey is an ardent advocate among the educational forces of his great church, and he emphasizes that culture is imperative for the betterment of man to the extent that St. Joseph is always in the forward column of the forces in supporting the twenty-four institutions of learning owned and controlled by this denomination. At the recent session of the western North Carolina conference, which was filled with many fine features and with full rounded reports giving it the reputation of leading the southern conferences, the Rev. Mr. Bailey succeeded in getting the next educational congress of the North Carolina conference to meet in his church. St. Joseph's church willingly and effectively supports Dr. Bailey in all of the commendable movements with such able men as his lay leaders as Hon. John Merrick, founder and president of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident association of this city and president of the Mechanics' and Farmers' bank; Professor W. G. Pearson, a noted pedagogue and head of the Royal Knights of King David, a highly successful fraternity; Professor J. M. Avery, assistant general manager of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident association, president of the Alumni association of Kittrell college and one of the leading laymen in North Carolina; Dr. G. W. Adams, cashier of the Mechanics and Farmers' bank, and John O'Daniel. Dr. Bailey's ministerial career of alnesteen years, beginning at Chuckatuck, Va., has been a success. In the outset he demonstrated his ability to do constructive work and built an ideal church at his first charge. For nine years he labored in Virginia, his native state. During 1904 he was transferred to his present conference by Bishop Lee and stationed at Asheville, N. C., where he served acceptably for two years, and, seeing that he was needed most at Kinston, N. C., he was transferred to that city in the North Carolina conference, where he gained greater prestige. He came to Durham from Mount Zion A. M. E. church, Wilmington. N. C., where he paid off a debt which had in part been standing against this church for thirty years, built a modern parsonage and doubled the member ship in five years. The moral phase of the Negro problem is the most serious part of the whole aggravating question. To improve the standard of the life of the masses is the only solution. As with other races, the standards in the homes are set up by the women who preside over them. Therefore to bring about a reform the womanhood of the race must be taught how to instruct their children in those virtues, that have made the most advanced races what they are. We are prone to think that the Negro is by nature religious and therefore moral. He is both; but he is not enough of either when it comes to living up to fundamental principles every day life. Because of his crude conception of what the Christian religion really is he too often practices one thing and preaches another. Often the foremost woman in the church is so far from a model for her less ambitious sisters that they look with contempt upon her and discredit religion. This misrepresentation of the genuine article takes many forms and sometimes the one woman is a combination of all. She allows beer drinking, card playing, and ragtime music in her home. She is loose in her conversation. Her language is often smutty. Her demeanor becomes a woman of the street. Her home is a hangout for "sliding elders" and loafing, hungry preachers. Her house is poorly kept. Her children are too young to be men and women and too old to be children. They are theregore the freshest things in the neighborhood. They run the church. They sit in the front heat, chew gum, talk and keep their "gang" giggling. To speak to them is to throw a match into a magazine of powder. These wise and talented youngsters of the leading sisters, get into the choir and start trouble for the choristers. They get religion and start trouble for the deacons. These children of too many of those who aspire to leadership in our local churches presume too much on the standing and influence of their mothers and give our churches all kinds of trouble. What we need is a new type of women in our homes as mothers, and a new type of women in our churches as leaders and examples for the young. The wig wearing, gum chewing, beer smelling, mouth running, street trotting, home neglecting, convention fever type of women are out of style, and from them may we soon be delivered. The struggle for today, is not altogether for today; it is for a vast future.—Abrham Lincoln. HOW WE GET THE NEWS. Day before yesterday a perfectly nice lady called us up and with a tremble in her voice reproved for us not mentioning the fact that she had had a friend visiting her last week. We told her that she had not let us know anything about it and that therefore we did not know that she had a visitor. Then she said, "Well, you should have known. I thought you were running a newspaper." Wouldn't that rattle your slats? Some people think that an editor ought to be a cross between Argus and Anna Eva Fay. They seem to think that our five senses are augmented by a sixth that lets us know everything that happens, even if we see, hear, feel, taste or smell it not. Dear lady, editors are only human, or at least, almost human. If you have a friend visiting you, if you are going away, or have returned from a visit out of town, if Johnnie falls and breaks his arm, if your husband chops his toe instead of a stick of wood, if anything happens that makes you glad, or sad, happy, or mad, call us up. Tell us about it. That's the way to get it in the paper.—(From many exchanges). Downward Revision. After shaking hands at the ferry dock the other day one colored man inquired of another. "Didn't you marry de Widow Jones a few months ago?" "Dat's me—I did," was the answer, "but I've dun left her." "Why, how's that?" "Well, de fust week she called me honey, de next week she suiked around and called me old Richards, the third week she cum for me wid a flatiron, an' Ise kinder got a hunch she don't like me."—Argonaut. A Realization. "What annoyed him so?" "He told his wife she hadn't good judgment, and she just looked him over from head to foot very calmly and said that she realized it."—Chicago News. The Bright Side. 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