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Defective Page VOL. 5 Single Copies 5 Cents LIVELY EVENT FOR OHIO PYTHIANS Supreme Lodge Encamps at Columbus In August. WORK OF LOCAL COMMITTEE Program For Coming Meeting of Noted Secret Order Embraces, Many Brilliant Features—State Grand Chancellor Anderson and Lawyer R. B. Barous Assured of Loyal Support. Columbus, O.—As the plans of the supreme lodge entertainment committee unfold themselves it becomes apparent that the entertaining of the supreme lodge, Knights of Pythias, and encampment, which convences in this city in August, is to be on a grander scale than ever before attempted. All the subordinate lodges in Ohio are lending every assistance possible, and the state grand lodge, which is to be the host, under the able direction of State Grand Chancellor Anderson, is in constant touch with affairs. The supreme lodge entertainment committee, headed by Attorney Robert B. Barusc, is meeting often for the perfecting arrangements. From partial estimates received from General Robert R. Jackson of the unl- BOBERT B. BARCUS, ESQ. form rank at Chicago fully 8,000 of the uniform rank will be here to go into camp. The park selected for encampment purposes, according to the plans of the entertainment committee, will be a de luxe edition of the famous Midway Plaisance at the World's fair held in Chicago, so replete will it be with conveniences and amusements for the knights, visiting delegates and friends. One new and fine feature planned for the week will be a night parade, the entire route to be illuminated with variegated fire. This parade will be followed by a daylight parade in which 10,000 knights are expected to be in line and for which the entire city, regardless of race or color, will turn out en muse to witness and to applaud. For the great musical entertainment planned the committee is now busily engaged in selecting the best talent to be found in the country, in order to give the visiting knights and delegates a treat perhaps never before enjoyed on so large a scale. The grand military ball, which is to take place in the Memorial hall, Ohio's million dollar edifice, will eclipse anything of the kind ever before attempted by any city entertaining the Knights of Pythias. The hall, grand and splendid in its permanent fittings and decorations, will be enhanced in beauty with a wealth of additional decorations. The tentative draft of the week's program is as follows: Tuesday evening, memorial services, to be held at St. Paul's A. M. E. church for departed knights. On the same evening the great night parade will also be held; Wednesday evening, the musical entertainment for which is being engaged the race's best professional talent in the country; Friday morning, street parades and prize drill; Friday evening, the military ball. In assurance of ample accommodations for all who contemplate attending the meeting of the supreme lodge it can be stated that the committee on hotels and homes has reported accommodations for 1,000 persons at the very beginning of its work. In contradistinction to previous meetings of the supreme lodge, where a single city has assumed the task of entertaining. the entire state of Ohio, in August, will co-operate with the local lodges and citizens of Columbus to entertain, and the white people have indicated that they will vie with the colored citizens to make the meeting an unequaled success in every way. This is shown already by the activity on the part of the chamber of commerce in aiding the supreme lodge entertainment committee. Official recognition of the meeting, on the part of the state of Ohio, is to be given by Governor Frank B. Willis, the executive who has endured himself to the race everywhere by fatly announcing that the "Birth of a Nation" and "The Mignon," two criticised photo plays, shall not show in Ohio. He will deliver the welcoming address on behalf of the state. Official recognition of the meeting by the city of Columbus will be given by Mayor George J. Karb. AT THE "BLOODY ANGLE." Recalled by Civil War Survivors as a Very Hot Place. One of the most desperate fights of the civil war was that which took place at the "Bloody Angle" on May 12, 1884. It is still remembered by the survivors as probably the hottest place they ever were in. General L. A. Grant, commander of the Vermont brigade, described the fight at the "dead line" as follows: "It was not only a desperate struggle, but it was literally a hand to hand fight. Nothing but the piled up logs or breastworks separated the combatants. Our men would reach over the logs and fire into the faces of the enemy, who would stab over with their bayonets. Many were shot and stabbed through the crevices and holes between the logs. Men mounted the works and with muskets rapidly handed them kept up a continuous fire until they were shot down, when others would take their places and continue the deadly work. "Several times during the day the Confederates would show a white flag about the works and when our fire slackened jump over and surrender, and others were crowded down to fill their places. It was there that the somewhat celebrated tree was cut off by bullets—there that the brush and logs were cut to pieces and whipped into basket stuff." General McGowan, who was on the other side of the trenches leading the South Carolina brigade, stated in his report: "Our men lay on one side of the breastwork, the enemy on the other, and in many instances men were pulled over. The trenches on the right had to be cleared of the dead more than once. An oak tree twenty-two finches in diameter in rear of the brigade was cut down by musket balls, and it fell about 12 o'clock Thursday night, the 12th, injuring several men in the First South Carolina regiment." IN THE WAR AND AFTER. Battle Incident Which Led Later to Restoration of a Sword. General Kelfer, later in congress from the Springfield (O.) district, was one of the last men wounded in the civil war. He entered the volunteer army in April, 1861, and served until after Lee's surrender in 1865. In all that time he received three scratches, but shortly after the surrender he was scouting at the head of a small force of cavalry and came suddenly upon a large force of Confederate cavalry. There was a skirmish, in which Kelfer was wounded and in which he would have been killed had it not been for the intervention of the Confederate commander, who, under the circumstances, simply wanted to be let alone. Kelfer returned to camp, had his wound dressed, reported to headquarters and received special orders and with re-enforcements started to find the derelict Confederates. He found them, and Colonel Tucker, the Confederate commander, surrendered. Kelfer carried Tucker's sword home with him, and it was kept in his library at Spring field as a trophy of the war. In 1870 Keifer was elected to congress and in 1881 was elected speaker. Among his acquaintances in 1879 was John Randolph Tucker of Virginia. In conversation one day Keifer told Tucker the story of the sword, and Tucker said the officer who surrendered the day of the skirmish was undoubtedly his brother. This fact being established, Keifer took the sword to Washington and placed it in the hands of J. Randolph Tucker, who restored it to its original owner. In after years General Keifer became again a member of congress and found the son of J. Randolph Tucker in the father's seat Smoke the Reliable SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5c. IMPORTANT POST FOR C.F.SIMMONS POPULAR WITH THE MASSES The Selection of a Former Langaton University Professor For Federal Office Meets With Public Favor—Energetic Leader In Many Good Movements For Recital Advancement. Boley, Okla.—Among the few men who have received recognition at the hands of President Wilson is Professor Caesar F. Simmons, who was for some time connected with Langton university and who is a man of rare ability and worth. His life has been spent in the south, and he is well trained for his work. He is a native of Gainesville, Ala. He has written some good poetry and is well known for his scholarly attainments. He was the choice of many for the position of minister to Liberia, but President Wilson saw fit to appoint him postmaster of this town, which is strictly a town of the race, by the race and for the race. Mr. Simmons got his early education in the schools of Mississippi and Alabama. He graduated from the high school of Meridian, Miss., took a course in Emerson institute, Mobile, Ala., and at the Mississippi State Normal school, Holly Springs, which institution was closed by Governor Vardaman. His finishing touch was received at Tougaloo university, Tougaloo, Miss. Thirty-two years of his life have been spent in teaching and as a teacher he established a fine reputation. The people in recommending him for the position of minister to Liberia had the following to say about him: "His character stands without blemish. He is courteous and an exceptionally well educated member of his race, PROFESSOR CABAR F. SIMMONS. which he has demonstrated in each of the above named states. He is intellectually great, practical, uses common sense, has splendid ability, unquestioned integrity, is a good business man and progressive in the true sense of the applied term." Professor Simmons is a local minister in the Methodist Episcopal church, district Sunday school superintendent of the Guthrie (Okla.) district and is a Christian gentleman. His entire life has been spent in work among the people, and he has been an inspiration to the young people, because in what he accomplished others have thought it possible for them to follow him. He has by actual work made himself well known throughout the country. He has filled the positions of president and organiser of temperance societies, an expounder of the moral and religious uplift of his race and an uncompromising contender for pure leadership for his people among the ministers and teachers. It has been said of him that he has never crossed the Mason and Dixon line. He is therefore conversant on conditions in the south. If the race has suffered he has been one of the sufferers, and if it has made any progress and enjoys peace and happiness he has been in that enjoyment and pleasure. His work among the people has brought to him and the race many friends, and he has materially contributed to the adjustment of racial troubles. He has advocated a friendly relation between the races and the settle- MEMORIAL DAY "THERE'S MY CAPTAIN'S NAME!" ment of differences under the influence of the religion of Jesus Christ, claiming that the shotgun never corrected a wrong and never would. For a long time Professor Simmons held a professorship in the Langston university with Professor Inman E. Page. It was while in the schoolroom that a letter was handed him containing his commission and appointment to the position of postmaster of Boley, Okla. He was not looking for it and had not applied for the position. But the postmaster general, knowing personally of the worth and work of Professor Simmons, sent him the appointment. He resigned his professorship in Langston university and at once took hold of the duties of the new position, in which he is making good. He leaves the university with the best wishes of the president and members of the faculty. Santamarina Speaks on Race Question. The race question and how it has been solved in South and Central America was the subject of an instructive address delivered by Senor J. P. Santamarina of Buenos Aires, Argentine Republic, at Beth-Tephilah Fourth Moravian church, New York, Rev. Charles Martin, minister, on Wednesday evening, May 19. Senor Santamarina is an authority on South American affairs and is an international lawyer of much note. The meeting was held under the joint auspices of the Dunbar yeumce, New York, and the Negro Society For Historical Research, Yonkers, N. Y. Political Doings at Kansas City, Kan. Testimony that colored men were kept from voting at the recent municipal election in Kansas City, Kan., by false certificates of registration was offered by J. H. Franklin at the investigation ordered by Governor Capper of Kansas. Mr. Franklin said negroes living in one prefecture were registered from another, making it impossible for them to cast ballots on election day. Avery College Training School Notes. The graduation exercises of the Avery College Training school, Pittsburgh, were held at the Central Baptist church on Wednesday evening. May 26. John D. Cherry, a well known business man, was recently elected vice president of the above named institution and is the only white man that has ever filled the position. The Flag on Memorial Day. The following question is asked frequently: What is the correct way to put out a flag on Memorial day, May 30? Here is the answer, taken from the United States army regulations: "On Memorial day at all army posts and stations the national flag will be displayed at half staff from sunrise until midday, and before noon the band will play a dirge or some appropriate air. At the conclusion of this memorial tribute, at noon, the flag will be hoisted to the top of the staff and will remain there until sunset." On Memorial day or other occasion when the flag is displayed at half staff, on raising the flag it should go to the peak and then be dropped one width of the flag. In striking the flag it should be always returned to the peak before retiring. STAR "ADS"—BRING RESULTS We are apt to live too much in the world that is and not enough in the world that ought to be; too much in the world of fact and not enough in the world of imagination. The facts of life alone will not satisfy human needs. They may satisfy a dog or a bee, but they will not satisfy a man. Man requires more than facts in his life. Along with the facts he must have imagination, must see more than is in sight, must feel more than the material things that touch him. He cannot live by bread alone. He must live a good deal by faith and by memories and in his hopes. The best and noblest and most consoling part of life is the life of the spirit, of religion, of the patriotism that would die for an idea, of the integrity that cares for right because it is right and for liberty because in liberty the soul of man grows strong and for order because without it liberty cannot endure. It is this part of life that Memorial day is ordained to foster—this immaterial, invaluable, indispensable part of it. Money is useful; wealth is past labor stored up for future use. Men will do much for money, and they do well to be regardful of the usefulness of wealth. But they will do more for sentiment, for something that exists only in the imagination, only in their hearts. For that they will turn aside from the creation of wealth and will give their substance and, if need be, their very lives. It is to preserve this trait in men that Memorial day is instituted. It reminds us of our fathers, who gave their lives for an idea.-Edward S. Martin in Youth's Companion. "DEAD" SOLDIER AWOKE. Wounded Union Man Came to Life and Scared His Company. Major Samuel A. Losch of Pennsylvania once told the following remarkable episode of the civil war: After the charge in the fight at the Weldon road, in which his regiment participated, Aug. 19, 1864, Company F had but two men left, named McManus and Kuil. These men, under command of (then) Sergeant Losch, were among those on picket duty during the night. McManus had gone beyond the line and was behind a tree when a flash of lightning revealed his whereabouts to Kuil, who, mistaking him for a Confederate, fired and shot McManus in the head. Kuil's mistake was discovered, and his comrade's body was carried to the rear, covered with a blanket and placed on the ground, a supposed dead Union soldier. Next morning, while a party of the regiment were seated around the camp, fire discussing hardtack and coffee in close proximity to McManus' body, the blanket was seen to move, and directly, to the great consternation of the party. McManus rose up, walked to the fire and asked for a cup of coffee. After his comrades had recovered them themselves they returned to the fire and accommodated the resurrected McManus He was badly wounded, however, and was sent to a hospital. The operation of trepanning was performed, and the soldier recovered. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. No.25 HALF CENTURY OF PROFITABLE WORK Virginia Union University to Hold Big Celebration. FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM Institution Made Famous by Long and Effective Service Plans Rich Feast For Its Friends and Former Students. Summer School Session Begins Monday, June 21. Richmond, Va.—Graduation exercises and commencement period at the Virginia Union university in this city beginning on Sunday, May 30, complete fifty years of the history of the university and the schools out of which it grew. They are Wayland seminary, formerly located on Meridian hill in Washington and the old Richmond Theological seminary in this metropolis. The university during these years has developed from a very elementary school for the instruction of preachers and Christian workers into one of the four or five highest schools for colored men in this country. This year it has enrolled fifty-three students in its college department, thirty in its theological department, with a total enrollment in all departments of 285. One hundred and eight of these young men are looking forward to the Christian ministry. The half century will be celebrated this year in connection with the commencement exercises. The program for the week will be as follows: Sunday, May 30, 3:30 p. m., baccalaureate sermon. Monday, May 31, 8:15 p. m., graduation of academy class. Tuesday, June 1, 4 p. m., historical addresses; 6 p. m., reception and collation; 8:15 p. m., addresses from guests. Wednesday, June 2, 2 p. m., business meeting of alumn association; 4 p. m., reports of service from former students; 6 p. m., alumn banquet (former students and friends); 8:15 p. m., commencement. Railroad rates will be unusually low on account of the fact that the Confederate veterans hold their reunion in Richmond June 1 to 3. It is expected that the largest gathering of old students in the history of the university will take place at this commencement. The fifth annual summer normal school will be held at the university from June 21 to July 30. Last year 278 teachers were enrolled as students, and thirty-five of them completed the course required for summer professional certificates. Only two other summer normal professional certificates were granted to colored teachers in the state of Virginia in 1914. This summer normal has as high rating among summer normals as Virginia Union university has among regular colored schools in the state and throughout the south. A ministers' institute will be held this summer for two weeks, June 21 to July 2. Five courses of lectures on theology and practical subjects will be given by members of the faculty of Virginia Union university and prominent and successful pastors. Professor Clark will have a course of lectures on "The Social Teachings of Jesus," Professor C. E. Schable on "Crises In the Life of Christ," Professor J. E. Jones on "Effective Sermons," Rev. William H. Stokes, Ph. D., on "The Pastor and Community Work" and President George Rove Hovey on "The Essential Doctrines of the New Testament." The courses touch upon very important questions in the various fields of theological study. In connection with each lecture there will be ample time and opportunity for questions and discussions. The practical and helpful aspects of the subjects, as well as the doctrinal and theoretical, will be emphasized. Stars and Stripes and Stars and Bars. For a long time there was a rigid rule against erecting any but Federal monuments in Federal battlefield cemeteries and Confederate monuments in Confederate cemeteries. But as the bitterness healed slabs were placed here and there denoting that a one time enemy slept among the others. When Memorial day came the flowers were placed ungrudgingly on the alien's mound. In one of the southern cemeteries where a northern soldier rests there was for a long time a practice of decorating every Confederate grave with a tiny Confederate flag—the stars and bars. As time passed and the southerners' grief lessened they placed flowers on their foeman's grave also. READ THE STAR-ITS NEWS N. A. S. A. E., A. and A. Will Inaugurate the Summer Season with a GRAND SUMMER MILITARY BALL ARCADIA DANCING ACADEMY (FORMERLY DREAMLAND) FIFTH ST. SOUTH, OPP. COURTHOUSE, Monday Evening, June 7th, 1915 Arcadia Dancing Academy presents the largest and finest floor in the Northwest. Wide Promenade. The whole interior is re- decorated and much improved since our last Summer Ball. Perfect Ventilation and numerous Electric Fans keep the hall delightfully cool. McCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA, MUSIC AT 9. TAXIS AT 1:45. REFRESHMENTS SERVED. ADMISSION 50 CENTS. 15th Ave. So. and 8th St. All are welcome. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. Rev. T. J. Carter has moved to 2423 4th Ave. So. 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 8th Ave. So., Minneapolis. Rev. E. R. Edwards, Pastor. DEATH OF MRS. HAMMOND. Mrs. Sarah Hammond, wife of Mr. Edw. Hammond, died May 18. She has suffered during a long illness. Funeral services were held at St. Peters on May 20 which were attended by a host of friends. SPECIAL FORUM MEETING. There will be a Special Meeting of the Sunday Forum at Zion Baptist Chufch 7th and Hoag Aves. No., on Sunday afternoon, May 30, at 3:30 P. M. PROGRAM. Selection—"Powder and Patches"—Schubert—The New Orchestra.—Vocal Solo—"Come where the Lindens Blow"—Dudley Bucks, by Mrs. W. M. Smith—Illustrated Lecture—Subject—"Modern Tendencies in Art"—by Prof. Koehler of the Art Institute.—Vocal Solo—"Selected."—by Mrs. H. E. Poore.—Piano Solo—"Rustle of Spring"—Christau Sinding, by Miss Joyce Dorsey.—Vocal Solo—"Since You Went Away"—Rosamond Johnson, by Mr. D. W. Raynor.—Reading—"Selected," by Mrs. M. W. Withiers—Program arranged by Mrs. W. B. Sensabaugh. Send your notes to us by Wednesday A. M. NATIONAL EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE. The Minneapolis Branch of the National Equal Rights Leabue was held on May 23 at St. Peter A. M. E. hurch, that day being selected as "Race Day" all over the country. Exercises were held jointly with the church services—which were opened with prayer by J. R. Collins, Sr. Scripture reading by Rev. Morgan. Minutes were read by Sec'y Chas Sumier Smith, also communication from Natl. Pres. Byron Gunner. Address by Atty. B. S. Smith, reviewing the work of the League. He told of work done to prevent further segregation in the Metodist Church at Aitkin Minn., and read extensive communications from two leading citizens who are protesting against this discriminia- tion. A resolution committee, composed of Mrs. W. B. Sensabaugh, F. Peoples and Chas. S. Smith were appointed to draft appropriate resolutions. The collection was presented to St. Peter Church—Several new members were enrolled. The attendance was good. There will be another meeting in the near future to perfect the organization of the local branch. Dr. R. S. Brown, vice president, could not be present and Rev. T. B. Stovell presided. He made a grand appeal for co-operation along this line. The music was furnished by the Church Choir. Your special attention is called to the Announcement of The Standard Clothing Co., in this publication. Patronize those business houses, who request your patronage through your paper. Closing Exercises of Dedication Week and Financial Rally at Zion Baptist Church. Sunday, May 30th, 10:30 A. M. Baptism; 11 A. M. Sermon, by Pastor. (Special) 3:30 P. M. Special Session by the Sunday Forum. 8 P. M. Men's Rally and Mass Meeting, The Society for the Advancement of Colored People will have charge of the program. I Tell You Folks You are missing it badly if you don't have in your home DYER BRO'S PLAYER PIAN You have no idea the amount of pleasure it will give you, and as it can be played either by hand or by means of music rolls, your children's piano learning can be continued just the same. GO TO METROPOLITAN 41-43 SOUTH and get one to ments may GO TO THE METROPOLITAN MUSIC CO. 41-43 SOUTH SIXTH STREET and get one today. Easy payments may be arranged ELK'S SUMMER NIGHT SOCIAL. The "ON TO CHICAGO" MARCHING CLUB will give a Summer Night Entertainment at Union Temple Hall on Monday Eve, May 31—(Memorial Day)—Admission 35 cents. Prizes as usual. Special Summer Prices. Best Music, Select Refreshments. A Good Time and a Big Evening—Luke Tichner, Chairman. We would appreciate what you owe us, or a part of it, Mr. Delinquent Subscriber. The Elks have announced a contest. The most popular lady will get a trip to Chicago, all expenses paid. Several ladies have entered. Votes are a nickel apiece. Judge Johnson invites you to his Annual May Party on June 7th at Union Temple Hall. Come and Crown the Queen of May.—Advertisement. Worship in Darkness—The entire service at Memorial Baptist Church, Rice street and Fuller avenue, St. Paul, was conducted last night in darkness. Hymns were thrown on a screen to be sung, and Rev. E. H. McDonald preached with the aid of stereo-opticon views. A series of dark evening services is planned by Mr. McDonald. Mr. "Than" Travis of St. Paul left Thursday for Omaha to spend Decoration Day. Mrs. Julia Hinson of the St. Louis kitchen has moved to 266 St. Anthony Ave. St. Paul. Mrs. S. Joe Brown and Mrs. Jessie McClain of Des Moines were the guests of Mr. & Mrs. John W. Koger of Oakland Ave. during their visit as delegates to the Electa Grand Chapter O. E. S. They spent Saturday in St. Paul with Mrs. Mattie Hicks. After the K. P's. on June 7th. Go to Judge Johnson's Shirtwaist Party. Mr. E. D. Bishop of Duluth has returned to reside here. His wife will join him as soon as some repairs on their residence are completed. THE FRANCE CAFE Regular Dinner will be served daily at The France Cafe, 300 Fifth Ave. So. Minneapolis. SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER. Mrs. J. M. Mask, Prop. READ THE STAR-IT'S NEWS K OF THE TWIN CITY OF PYTHIAS E., A. and A. Summer Season with a MILITARY BALL ING ACADEMY (DREAM LAND) OPP. COURTHOUSE, June 7th. 1915 g it badly if you your home a BRO'S R PIANO TO THE MUSIC CO. SIXTH STREET day. Easy pay- be arranged SAVE YOUR MONEY for my SPECIAL SHIRT-WAIST BALL. MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 7th. Union Temple Hall, 28 Washington ADMISSION 35 CENTS. where Judge Johnson will entertain his many patrons. Best order—Music and Refreshments. Porters' & Waiters' Club Re-opened. The Porter's and Waiter's Club was re-opened on May 24th. A meeting was held at the club rooms to elect new officers under reorganization. The following officers were elected: Glover Shull, president and treasurer; Wm. Stirman, vice president; Edward Boyd, sec'y.; Gus Berry, steward. The board of directors is composed of Luke Tichner, chairman; R. E. Newton, Robert Sayles, Silas G. West, Cooper Lewis, Fred G. Thomas, Andrew Smith, Edward Boyd, Glover Shull and Wm. Stirman. A committee on membership; Edw. Boyd, Gus Berry and Lee Wheeler, was appointed. It was decided to continue under existing charter. Many applications for membership have been received. Sergt. John W. Harper, U. S. A. retired was the grand marshal of the Odd Fellows parade on may 9th. We failed to mention the gallant old sergeant. It was due to his military knowledge that the parade was such a success. Mrs. H. I. Williams, stenographer for Atty. W. I. Francis is recovering from an operation for appendicitis at St. Luke's Hospital. Atty. Turner Bell of Leavenworth, Kan., and Atty. Stewart of Muskogee, Okla., appeared before the U. S. Circuet Court of Appeals in St. Paul this week. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Yancy, formerly of Des Moines, are permanently located at 3410 Grand Ave. Mr. and Mrs. John Elliott have moved into their new home at 3009 Garfield Ave. PEOPLE'S NEW LOCATION. The F. Peoples Realty Company have moved their offices from 236 Botson Block to 325 Fifth Street South, across from the Court House, where they will be pleased to meet old customers and make new friends. NOTES ON RACIAL PROGRESS Furnished by National Negro Business League. Although one-third of the population of the District of Columbia is colored—men, women and children who must eat, must be clothed and must wear shoes—yet there is no chance for them behind the counters of white stores. The Negro in Washington is confronting a condition; he is not discussing a theory. He is facing the rigid requirements of existence which he must overcome and by conquering them he will become a stronger man and infuse new life, encouragement and inspiration into the hearts of the young men and women of his race who are just beginning to think, to act and to make a place in the world for themselves and for those of the generations to follow. Judge Robert H. Terrell in The Washington Post. George E. Beckett, a very successful real estate dealer of Providence, Rhode Island, has leased one of his properties to a large theatrical syndicate for a period of fifty years. This property is located in the fashionable section of the city. Madison Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio, was recently awarded a prize of a $20 Panama hat offered by one of the Cleveland daily papers for the tallest man in the city. The colored retail dealers of St. Louis, Missouri, have organized an Association which has for its object the regulation of credits; a uniform system of prices and an exchange of business ieas. The firm of Fred Gleed & Son of Lawrence, Kansas, conducts one of the largest jobbing businesses in the State of Kansas. They specialize in eggs and poultry and ship their goods in car lots to the wholesale and retail trade of that section. The Ocala Knitting Mill, an enterprise owned by colored men of Ocala, Florida, has been put into operation. The factory has a daily capacity of sixty dozen garments and will employ about twenty-five persons. Following the installing of the machinery, all the school children of the city, both white and colored, were taken through the building and shown how garments are made. George Giles is president. At the recent meeting of the Southern Sciological Congress which met in Houston, Texas, six colored men were delegates and delivered addresses. The colored speakers were Dr. C. V. Roman of Nashville, Tennessee; Dr. L. K. Williams of Fort Worth, Texas; Prof. J. W. Gilbert, of Paine Collage, Augusta, Georgia; President James A. Booker of the Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock; Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., Editor of the Christian Revorder, Philadelphia, and Monroe N. Work, Editor of the Negro Year Book, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. 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 PALACE RESTAURANT Mrs. L. V. Wellington, a former trained nurse, has opened the New Palace Restaurant at 138 E. Third St. St. Paul. First Class a la Carte Service for Ladies and Gentlemen. Boiled Dinners Daily. Sunday Dinner. Chicken and Dumplings 25c. Party Service solicited. Phone Jackson 510 Advertisement FIRST CLASS DRESSMAKING. We do Strictly First Class Dressmaking and Ladies' Tailoring. Our Prices are Reasonable, Satisfaction Guaranteed. Apply 415 E. 27th St. Minneapolis. For information, Phone So. 7996.—Advertisement. HAIR WEAVING. Hair weaving of every description neatly done by Mrs. McClure, 713 5th St. N. Leave orders also at 2813 Chicago Ave. Phone: So. 1424. —Advertisement. CHOICE CITY AND SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE ON SMALL MONTHLY PAYMENTS. MRS. M. F. MAYO Scalp Disease, Shampooing, Electro- lysis Manicuring, Electric Mass- age, and Chiropody 1210 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis FOR RENT.—A nicely furnished room. All modern with telephone. Gentleman preferred. Apply 2100 4th Ave. So. 2nd floor. N. W. So. 671. Mrs. M. Jackson. Furnished Rooms, suitable for a married couple. All conveniences. Use of kitchen and house privileges to desirable people only. Call at Mrs. A. D. Price, 820 E. 36th St., Minneapolis. FOR RENT.—5 rooms, modern, without heat, first floor, good loca- tion, 1032 Central Ave. S. E., Apply 403 Tribune Annex Bldg. HERE IS A CHANCE Price $1,300.00, $100 down and $15 per month will buy a four-room cottage with full basement and hardwood finish, practically new, at 3936 Fourth Ave. So. F. PEOPLES REALTY COMPANY, 325 Fifth St. S., Phone: Nic. 2188. GOOD MUSIC AND A GOOD TIME JUDGE JOHNSON'S GRAND MAY BALL. MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 7th. UNION TEMPLE HALL 28 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. The Password is "Good Order." ADMISSION 35c A SOUTHERNER'S MEMORIAL DAY SENTIMENT. May 30 has been set aside by northern states as Memorial day. Everywhere that a Federal soldier is buried his last resting place is made beautiful on this date by loyal hands and loving hearts. The soldier's body for the time being rests under mounds of buds and blossoms, while the flag for which he fought—our flag—flutters at half staff above his tomb. In many places on Memorial day the graves of Confederate soldiers are strenued with flowers by northern men and women who have forgotten the hatreds of war and the rancors of reconstruction. There can be no true American who does not welcome these signs of peace and friendship. Orators may praise in national gatherings and tell in spread eagle metaphors of the greatness and goodness of the new unification, but all their eloquence fails to impress the southern heart with the sincerity of some northern community when it places above the grave of a Confederate soldier its simple tribute—a bunch of blossoms of the spring. Here is the act without hope of reward, the act that has no motive hidden in its doing—an act of friendship, the action of hearts that are large enough to realize that the dead Confederate soldiers were Americans and their bravery was but the reflex of the nation—Augusta (Ga.) Herald. Other Memorial Days Than Ours Other Memorial Days Than Ours Memorial day, which is celebrated on May 30 in almost every state of our Union, has been set apart by statute as a special day for decorating the graves of the nation's soldiers and for holding appropriate exercises in their memory. While it originally sprang from a spontaneous desire to do honor to the heroes who fell in the civil war, still it is now celebrated in honor of all the soldier dead, that their heroism and sacrifices may never be forgotten. It is interesting to trace the origin of this holiday, for, like many another modern institution, it goes back to the early days of civilization. We have been celebrating it with a special significance since the civil war, and yet upon examining it we find the adaptation of an ancient custom rather than the expression of a new idea. In fact, days set aside for ceremonies to honor the dead are intimately connected with all races. The pagan Greeks held sacred rites at the graves of their dead and made THE MEMORIAL OF THE 1863 BATTLE OF THE CIVIL WAR AT THE GRAVES OF THEIR FALLEN BROTHERS. offerings of olives and flowers. A foral wreath was placed at the head of the grave, and if a bloom sprang from the mound it was considered a sign of the happiness of the departed one. In Rome a similar festival was held for several days in February. It was known as the Parentalia. During this celebration the temples were closed and the last day offerings were made at the tombs. These consisted of milk, honey, fruit, wine and other things, while flowers of every variety were used in profuse decoration. The drulds held a memorial service in the autumn on the eve of the Thanksgiving feast, while the ancient people of Japan and China had a service for the dead called the feast of lanterns. After the various nations embraced Christianity this custom became more widespread and the nature of its celebration changed materially. The spiritual side of the day became the uppermost feature, and this led directly to the founding of All Souls' day. This is observed in our own country strictly in a religious manner, but in many places in Europe it includes the decoration of flowers in addition to the spiritual exercises. In France, for several days before the feast, wreaths and bunches of immortelles, dyed in various colors, are seen in the shop windows. In Italy the celebration is very much like that in France, but perhaps a little more attention is paid to the material celebration. Wreaths are often made of metal, and, while more durable, they hardly possess the charm or beauty of real leaves and flowers. WE hear of the nerve and brawn of "the man behind the gun," and out of the belching flame and smoke we almost feel the throbbing of the brave heart who risks all for the cause he has espoused. Trustingly we rest upon his valor, leaving the safety of the republic in his hands. A filmy wreath of blue smoke floats lazily out upon the air. At his ease sits "the man behind the pipe." Nothing in his attitude or face, save the rapt expression of a soldier in a "pipe dream," gives us a clew to his thoughts or self communion, but what a vast panorama those filmy wreaths of blue smoke contain for his mind's eye! They bring to "the man behind the pipe" the tented field, the weary march, the lonely picket, the faces of # THE MAN BEHIND THE PIPE. "the boys," the glow of the campfire, what there was of cheer in the voice of war and, above all, the strong, close tie of comradeship, that sacred counterinsign in a mighty brotherhood of man whose password is "Loyalty," stronger than death—"Many floods cannot drown it." As he muses the stormy past drifts up to the peaceful present. The "old boys" are with him; their faults are blotted out, their virtues emphasized. As comrades they "pass in review" through the rings of smoke and nestle close to his heart. The smoke as it dies away takes on the form of Old Glory. The blue smoke and white ashes mingle, and the glow of the passing pipe paints the gleam of the stars. Softly, tenderly, as shadows fall upon the gray old world to shut out its weariness, so fall these dream folds of the old flag upon the soldier, and he sleeps. A cordon of these men behind the pipe encircles the world; a network of them girds this great republic. Their loyalty to the tie of comradeship is never questioned, and where manhood is loyal to manhood rests the safety of this republic. Once more the toast- "The Man Behind the Pipe!" Memorial Day. This is the day Or horrors who passed away— Who fell in their might and their pride And died Side by side When the guns and the cannon roared And into the serried ranks there poured Seething and hissing shell in a flood Of huge blood Mowing them down like blades of grass In a hideous mass, Yet glad to suffer and bleed And die for their country's need, For the right as the right they saw. As the gray they wore! To them tearful omage pay— This is their day! Bring ye flowers For these gallant heroes of ours, For northron and southron, both brave, Who gave To the grave, To be buried forevermore, All sectional rancor and hate, That, true and slate, We might march on in glory and pride, Brothers, side by side, Rejoicing one country we know In our hearts, love of it aglow! They suffered and died not in vain Who gave up their lives for our gain! When reverent hagey pay- This in the day! -Henry Waldorf Francis in New York Times. At Arlington. At Arlington the sun goes down, The autumn sun sinks round and red. As though with radiance to crown The sacrificial blood they shed— Those heroes who by stream and steep Fought fearless, if they lost or won. And now sleep deep their long last sleep Beneath the sod of Arlington. —Clinton Scollard. Not His Funeral. Wife (studying vocalism)—I wish, dear, you'd have double windows put on. I'm afraid my practicing will disturb the neighbors. Hub—Well, if it does it's up to them to put on double windows.—Boston Transcript. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE. faction. Defective Pag ee ee ee eee TRIBUTE TO C. W. ANDERSON. Greater New York Citizens Dine For- mer Internal Revenue Collector. New York.—The big event of the week in this city was the testimonial dinner tendered by the citizens of Greater New York to the Hon. Charles W, Anderson, former internal revenue collector for the second district of New York, Tuesday evening, May 11. The officers of the committee of arrange- ments were the Hon. James W. John- son, chairman, James Rees Europe, secretary, gnd John B. Nail, treasurer. ‘The function was held at Manhattan Casino and was attended by men of both local and national prominence. Among the speakers were the Rev. H. ©. Bishop, the Hon. M. M. Marks, pree- ident of the borough of Manhattan; A. B. Colvin, former state treasurer; Rev. Dr. B.C. Ransom, Dr. W. B. B. Du- Bols, George E. Wibecan, Hon. Fred B, Moore, Hon. Douglas Mathewson, Attorney J. Frank Wheaton and for- mer United States Assistant Attorney General William H. Lewis of Boston. Women to Raise Funds For Hospital. ‘The Woman's Council, a civic organ- teation at Indianapolis, Ind., continues to do its share in assisting financially worthy charitable and benevolent in- stitutions. ‘The council has completed its plans and program for its annual carnival for the benefit of the Lincotn hospital to be held May 25 and 26 at Tomlinson hall. The men’s local bust- ness association 1s co-operating in the movement and will have charge of the Uterary program for the two nights. GREAT AGENCY FOR UPLIFT. Under Ausploes of National League. New York—Following the closing of its workshop for the unemployed and the return of its associate director, Eu- gene Kinckle Jones from a brief trip south, the National League on Urban Conditions Among Colored People held four big public meetings on Sunday, ‘May 16, three in this city and one in Brooklyn. The speakers were Dr. Booker T. Washington, principal of the ‘Tuskegee (Ala.) institute, and Mayor R, R, Moton, commandant of cadets at the Hampton (Va) institute and president of the Negro Organization Society of Virginia, ‘The object of these meetings was to more fully acquaint the public with the purpose and work of the league and to show what it has accomplished during the past year. The first of the serles of meetings for the day was held at the Union Baptist church in West Sixty-third street, of which the Rev. G. H. Sims is the minister, at 11 a. m. The Rev. Mr. Sims presided and over 2,000 persons were in attendance. Dr. Washington delivered a most helpful and instructive address, ‘The second meefing was held at Pal- ace casino at 1:30 p. m., and was pre- sided aver by Borough President Mar- cus M. Marks, who on introducing Dr. Washington said that race oppression was not an unmixed evil, ad it gave a chance for the manhood of the oppress- ed to exert itself. Mr. Marks also said that he was proud that he was a Jew. In beginning his address Dr. Washing- ton saidg “I am mighty glad to hear Mr. Marks say that he is proud of his race. 1, too, am proud of my race and wouldn't change places with the whitest man in America, and I don’t want to know any man who is ashamed of the race to which he belongs. “Our people in a big northern city ike this have their own special prob- Jems to solve, just as we have our own problems down south, but you must always remember that we are one race and that what hurts you here hurts us down south and what helps us down there heljis you here. One of your greatest problems is that of re- adjustment. Settle down and get iden- tifled with some one place; then build up there reputations for sobriety and industry. If you can't find the right Place in the city go to a small town near by or get back to the soil. At any rate, settle down and get hold of some property and start a bank ac- count. You will soon find that your savings are growing and that you are growing faster and bigger than the bank account.” The third great meeting was held at the Abyssinian Baptist church in West Fortieth street, Rey. Dr. A. Clayton ‘Powell minister, at 4 o'clock. This as- semblage was held under the auspices of the Young Women's Christian asso- cfation, and Mrs. H 8, Ransom pre- sided. ‘The fourth and closing meeting was held at the Concord Baptist church, in Brooklyn, and was presided over by the Rev. Dr. William Maurice Moss, minister of the church. Major R. R. Moton made the address introducing Dr. Washington in his usual forceful, happy manner. The audience filled ev- ery-available space in the auditortum, lecture room and aisles of the church, and the crowd outside extended for nearly a block north and south of the edifice. Dr. Washington delivered a masterly address and was wildly cheered. Dr. Washington sald the New York colored man cannot be downed. If he fails today he will rise tomorrow. “This 1s the best country our race knows. We may curse it sometimes, but we stay bere. I do not mean to way that we do not have difficulties to overcome, injustices, opposition and op presaion to surmount, but despite these ‘the 10,000,000 of our people have made more pfogress than any similar people in the world. ‘The colored people of Virginia own one-tenth of all the farm- tng land in that state. They pay taxes ‘on $54,000,000 worth of property. The white man bas increased his farming lands 90 per cent, and those of the col- ‘fective Page ) df ae ANNIVERSARY OF CALVARY CHURCH Congragation In Chester, Pa, Shows Much Thrift. LEADER AMONG BAPTISTS Members of Religious Body Founded Twenty-one Years Ago Hold Grand Reunion Celebration For Three Nighte—P. M. Morton and Mre. L. E. Bacon First on Program. Chester, Pa.—Calvary Baptist church recently celebrated its twenty-first an- niversary, which attracted widespread interest. It is one of the leading churehes in this section of the state, and the pastor, Rev. J. R. Bennett, D. D., stands in the front rank with the ministers of the denomination. ‘Three nights were spent in the an- niversary, and each night was freight- ed with good things. The first night's services were devoted to the old peo- ple, and over this meeting P. M. Mor- ton, one of the pioneers in the church, presided. “Oalvary Church as I Re- member It,” was the subject discussed by Mrs, LB. Bacon. She has been with the chureh through all of its struggles and congratulated the mem- bers on its present condition. She told of each pastor from Dr. Theodore i ee oe VA Miller down to Dr. J. R. Bennett. ‘The other speakers were Deacon Lon. don Corbin and Charles Stewart. “The other two nights were spent in ‘a literary program and a sermon by Rev. H. W. Johnson, president of the Pennsylvania Baptist convention. Dr. J. R. Bennett has spent many years of his life in active church work. Ile was born in Georgia, on a farm, and when but three years old his parents moved to Mississippi. In Mississipp! he received his early education in the public schools and then went to-Tou: galoo university, where his foundation was well laid, and the finishing to:ch was received at Roger Williams un! versity, Nashville, Tenn. He entered the ministry in 1880 and was ordained on July 27, the same year, in Little Rock, Ark., and accept: ed a call from the Mount Zion Baptist church in Little Rock, where be re mained just one year and then. went to Mississippl on account of the tll ness of his wife. He remained in Mis. sissippi three months and accepted a call to the Baptist church at Prescott. Ark. Dr. Bennett's services were in great demand. After much correspondence he accepted a call from the Canaan Baptist church, Texarkana, Ark. It was in this charge that he became ac- tive in the work of the state, taking part in the educational work and rais- ing money for the Arkansas Baptist college. It was in 1889 that be ac- cepted a call from the Roanoke Bap- tist church, in Hot Springs, Ark. where he remained fourteen years. Perhaps no man was more interested In all of the state work and contributed more Mberally to the national work than did Dr. Bennett, and he constant: ly entertained the leading men of the country in his home and In his church. Few men visited Hot Springs during Dr. Bennett's stay that did not come fn touch with him and receive some courtesies at his hands. He resigned his work in Hot Springs and accepted a call to the Tabernacle Baptist church, Oklahoma City. He remained there long enough to erect a handsome brick church and left it in good fnan- cla! condition when he resigned to ac: cept the fleld secretaryship of the Na- tional B. ¥. P. U. board. He after- ward accepted a call to the Nineteenth Street Baptist church, Cairo, IIL He was able to do a good work tn Ulinots both at Cairo and Duqnoin and then in St. Louts. where he remained several years and resigned to come east. He has been pastor of Calvary Baptist church, Chester. for a little over a year, and he has found his way {nto the hearts of the people. fle has ‘large following, as well ns has added many to the church. He ts a bard worker, and right by his side is to be found his wife, Mrs. Ruth L. Bennett, who 1s interested in the work of the National Baptist Women's auxiliary convention and connected with the National ‘Training School For Women ‘and Girls. fie eo Fr iene eaetarnl nog Qe See UR ease as enw SP TWIN CITY STAR ANNUAL SCHOOL FUND. ; Wilberforce University. d | ‘The Obio legislature shows its approval of the’ great work that | Wilberforce univeratty 1s doing } under the administration of President William 8. Scar- | borough by its annual appropria- } tlons, ‘The appropriation for this } year ts $133,900.08 and for 1916 $134,088.03, making a total for } the two years of over $267,000. Aside ‘from current expenses } this money will be used to erect } several new buildings, such as a } gymnasium, recitation buflding, } hospital and industrial shops. } The college will erect next year } a $30,000 sctence building in ad- } dition to making other tmprove- } ments, The institution is mak- } ing progress and is meeting in a } substantial way the needs of its } students, } ‘These Uberal appropriations by } the state will enable the untver- } sity to greatly increase its plant } in building and equipment. These } new additions will put Wilber- } force university far ahead and } enable it to do greater work. } The institution hag long been } looked upon as a strong center } of education in the state, and its ) long and eventful career as an | institution of learning of the } higher sort will be more than ) well sustained, in the future. } It 1s. source of gratitude and pleasure upon the part of the president and the trustees to note the growth of the school and the deep interest in its wel- tare manifested by the students, graduates and tts many friends } in all sections of the country. COURAGE OF MAJOR MOTON. Energetic Hampton Institute Official Tolle How to Better Conditions. Robert R. Moton, commandant of ca- dets at the Hampton (Va.) institute and president of the Negro Organiza- tion Society of Virginia, said recently Defore the Portsmouth (Va.) meeting ‘of the Virginia conference of chari- tles and corrections that a successful attempt has been made to federate all the organizations maintained among the colored people in Virginla for the purpose of social betterment. The motto of the Organization Society of Virginia ts “Better Homes, Better Farms, Better Schools, Better Health.” ‘Though only three years old in ac- tive work, the society has succeeded in a remarkable way in bringing to- gether churches, Sunday schools, se- eret socleties—a name legion in Vir- ginia—eoclal and literary organizations, women’s clubs, farmers’ conferences and teachers’ associations. Major Moton’s Portsmouth speech was in part as follows: ‘The cordial spirit in which these or- ganizations have accepted the converted movement for race progress has been a ‘source of gratification to all who have been working with it. More significant, however, than tho cordial attitude of the colored people ts the splendid way in which the white people of Virginia, including the press, pulpit, educators and social work- ‘ors generally have backed us up in what we have been trying to do. In the two clean- up movements which the Negro Organiz- ing soctety has inaugurated throughout ‘Virginia the white people in many towns and communities took the lead. ‘The state, city and county boards of health have Gone everything possible to muke the cleanup campaigns successful, To the white people of Virginia there 1s an untold value in having clean urround- ings for the Negro people—surroundings that are clean physically and morally. It la absolutely ‘necessary that Negroes should be clean and heaithy in onder that the ‘white people, by whose side they live and whom they serve, should be healthy The evils of segregation have become ap- parent. Segregation usually means the lack of attention on the part of public of- ficlais for Negro sections. Segregation stands for poor sanitation, poor lighting, poorly kept streets, streets neglected by Street cleaners, dives of vice and crime located in Negro residential sections with the knowledge and consent of the police, while the Negroes are powerless to help themselves. The white people of Virginia who have in their hands the making and the exe- cuting of laws should see to it, for thelr own self interest {f for no other reason, that ‘the Negro sections are clean and healthy and, above all, clean morally. The heat people of Virginia, for the sake of humanity, want the Negro to be clean and healthy. ‘They want the Negro to be clean for citizenship in its most useful sense. ‘The Negro Organization soclety has been able to get colored people to bulla san!- tary tollets in ten counties. During a sin- gle cleanup week it has inspired 170,000 Negroes to clean up thelr premises. It has helped in the erection of model schools in fourteen communities. Major Moton’s words made such a strong appeal to Dr. J. T. Mastin, sec: retary of the state board of charities at Richmond, Va., that Dr. Mastin asked for a summary to be printed in the of- ficial proceedings of the Virginia Con- ference of Charities and Correction. Southern men and women are coming to appreciate the justice in the oppos!- tion to legal segregation. They arc now ready and willing to hear race leaders, who, though frank in thelr criticism, are willing to be patient with those who find it difficult to realize that the Negro is making progress so fast that he 1s passing from the stage of mere dependence. a eee ne ee ere en cee ae ‘The nineteenth annual concert of the North Side Choral clab in Pittsburgh will be held on Tuesday evening, May 25, in the Washington field house. Conductor Joseph RB. Walker will be in charge of the muste. ‘The choral will render Gade's “Spring Messen: ger,” part songs (a capello), and Cole- ridge-Taylor's. “Hiawatha's Wedding Feast.” This concert will be the most elaborate musical event of the spring given by the club and the last for this neasen. my UTS | $25.00 | } OVERCOATS $25.00 | Cleaning i Pressing Psa it era Repairing . CLIFFORD A. SMITH. . 421 UNIVERSITY AVE., ST. PAUL N. W. PHONE DALE 38323. SMOKE THE BEST . 5C CIGAR Sight Drait W. $ CONRAD CO., Distributers NO. 140, E. 6th ST, ST. PAUL. NO. 1. 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Sheppard of Loulaville, Ky. at a recent Sunday evening chapel service at the Hampton (Va.) institute, Dr. Sheppard, who became some years ago a fellow of the Royal Geograph- feal society on account of his African explorations and studies, told the Hampton workers and students about is earty experiences as a missionary. Im Mareh, 1890, the son of Judge Lapeley, a young white man of Ala- bama, and Dr. Sheppard made their way into the Kongo region and after many difficulties reached the Kassul river, known to the natives as the “river of spirits” on account of the number of people annually taken by the crocodiles. Dr. Sheppard said: When Mr. Lapsley was lying in the ca- noe sick with the fever some natives came forward with spears and were going to Kill him and his coworker. Dr. Sheppard faoed the hostile people to save the life Eee set eae weet ward known among the natives as the “Pathfinder,” because of ‘his ability to find his way into the heart of the coun- try and into the hearts of the natives. Arter the death of Mr. Lapsley I con tinued my missionary work by establish- ing @ Sunday school and bringing Christ's Tmeasage to the people of the interior. ‘The African natives who live under the cruel hand of superstition are to be sympathized with. The twitching of the hand, the snake crossing the trail, the ‘hooting of the ow! in the jungle are all signs of some unforeseen danger. Going on a journey tf there was a tree in the path a crowd want around {t on the same side, ‘not allowing it to part them. A man going on a Journey, If he stubbed his toe, would never go on; he would stop ‘and spit In the place and go back home. If a man te nocused of stealing he Is forced to put one hand in boiling water three times. If the hand is not scalded he is considered innocent. ‘We watched a man who had been ao- cused plunge his arm in up to the elbow— fone, two, three times, ‘The skin began te peel off. He was called gullty and was heavily fined. Young girls who had been ‘accused came before the witch doctors ‘They put pepper in the girls’ eyes and hold it tight with a copper wire and say, “It you are not guilty it will not burn you.” I have seen a gtrl going around for weeks with sick and swollen eyes who, in the minds of the natives, was guilty. ‘The day of the witch doctor is passing in Central Africa. The natives fare learning that Christian doctors and teachers can help them more than the witch doctors. Christianity ta taking pos- sension of the hearts of the natives. These African curios which I show you here deseribe in detail tho economic and ‘social life of the natives. In spite of the fact that bis life was nearly taken because he dared to re- veal the atrocities committed in the Belgian Kongo by the officers of King Leopold, Dr. Sheppard has been most willing to give all that he can afford to help the Belgians in thelr dire dis- tress. Dr. Sheppard made clear that the murder of people in the Kongo, where rubber ts such an tmportant commodity, was not sanctioned by the Belgians. “The African colony known as the Belgian Kongo was the private property of King Leopold. ‘There are many peo- ple in Belgium who knew nothing at all about King Leopold's officers cutting off tho hands and ears of natives who failed to gather the quantity of rub- ber expected of them, “The Master has given me the heart and spirit of Hampton,” said Dr, Sheppard in con- clusion, “I wonld not hate any man.” | Co _ ve fF 4 ra se | OVER 66 YEARS' EXPERIENCE ‘Trape Marke Desians Copyrniants &c. ite meer Sur onition ree wbether a pad een Bid aa sre ie hou Sarg. the °OO® Scientific American, iN & Casesomne few Voth rie, WINN & Co. seer. New Yor THE BIG THREE invite yeu 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 an@ Robert Glenn. Pe. Cae es 2 => Ag # sd 4" { we aN eh ba ee 7a es wes ae es Ne aM aor — hes a \ ~~ 7 Va ; ] ) Se _) MR. JOHN A. WITHERS. He can save you from $1 to $5 on moving household goods—also on storage, He will move your Pianos, Baggage. called for and Delivered. Rubbish Removed. Call on him for your Coal and Wood. LET WITHERS DO IT! Give him a Trial and be Satisfied. He solicits your patronage, and is en- titled to it. He must have it. CALL UP MAIN 3474, J. A. WITHERS, 504 6th Ave. No., Minneapolis PROF. HOWARD'S LATEST HIT. Prof. W. H. Howard, the well known musical instructor of 111 So. eg a ae poser of “I Won- der” one of the lat- est musical selec- tions. The words are by Burt Shink- le. This song is sold at leading music stores and its popularity is assured. Nearly one thousand copies of ‘agen poser of “I Won- [75M | der” one of the lat- SAE | est musical selec- I bs tions. The words fi are by Burt Shink- > le. This song is sold at leading F “ music stores and STM) its popularity is { fs. assured. Nearly one ~ thousand copies of this song has been sold since 1915. THE SPIRELLA CORSET Mrs. Cora Anderson Carr 365 Aurora Ave. N. W. Dale 1345 St. Paul, Minn, PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 1419 Washington Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minnesota. Entered in the Post Office at Minneapolis as second class matter. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA EDITORIAL ASSN. Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ..... 1.00 THREE MONTHS ..... .65 CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTIONS $2.50 ADVERTISING RATES. One inch, one insertion, Fifty Cents Liberal discount given on 3, 6, 9, Months, or 1 year contracts. Want Ads .....Twenty-five Cents Reading Notices, per line, Five Cents Wedding Announcements, Fifty Cents Card of Thanks .....One Dollars In Memoriam .....One Dollar Business Announcements, One Dollar Death Notices .....Fifty Cents When writing for the press, don't abbreviate your words. Spell each one out correctly and distinctly. If you don't it means that all of your manuscript will have to be rewritten if there is time. Write on one side of the paper only. Address all mail to Twin City Star 1419 Washington Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minnesota. The old Commercial Club, now the New Athletic Club, had always received satisfactory service from its waiters. Had they depended on white men or girls for service, they would have resorted to the employment of the bums from Bridge Square, or women of the underworld. It is no easy matter to employ about 30 good extra men weekly, and keep a standard of service, and it can only be done by Negro waiters. Many of them have other positions such as porters and janitors, etc., or are students, and with them waiters' work is a side line, much appreciated for which they give satisfactory service. The Editor of the Star has outlined plans with Mr. Scott, which will bring good results with organization. We are not to argue as to who will be headwaiter, or feel that "it does not concern me, because I've got a job." The interest of one is the concern of all. We see the loss of many places where Negroes were formerly employed, and there is not a protest. The Star has been condemned often because it had no "society news." We care little for fraternal or social standing. We are for the Labor Forward Movement, and NEGRO LABOR FIRST is of most importance to us. We would rather devote an issue of this publication without cost to a demand or an appeal for Negro employment, than a dollar a line for "Society doings." The base of supplies has met a severe attack, and reinforcements must come—Waiters must get together—They support the lodges, lawyers, doctors, preachers, etc. Now they need help. The Negro laborer must maintain his place as a porter, waiter, boot black, janitor, teamster, if he must live in this country. The cry of "Back to the Farm" is good, but back to those former jobs in the city is better. They are necessary in these parts. This article is intended as food for thought and action. The Star is anxious to place this matter before many of its white readers. We get much encouragement from many of our loyal friends of both races for our fight to better conditions. Knocks come from every angle, but they are like the idle winds, more good than harmful. This is a fight within the race, and can be won only by united effort. The white people owe us nothing. They have donated liberally to every charitable request, many of them unworthy. They have dispensed unmoral tolerances for political support, devoutly wished by a large majority of constituents. They are inclined to be fair, but have been misled by so-called "leading Negroes", whose misleading and double dealing has been disastrous to the common good of both races. They have taken advantage of our silent consent, when a protest would have changed conditions. And they will recognize the Negro as a laborer if he will properly demand that he is at least entitled to the menial but dignified position as a servant in the exclusive white clubs, many of whose members cannot deny that he has been a material contributor to their wealth and political influence. Energetic. "Why don't you sit down, Weary?" "Aw, shucks; look at their trouble gettin' up again!" -Bonton Transcript STAR "ADS"—BRING RESULTS On Memorial Day THERE'S a thrill and a throb in the air today, The blood runs swift and a shrill huza Springs glad to the lips of youth, While loader the silence speaks of those Who fought, dear God, for thy truth. It floats up the alies of the village church; It springs from the statehouse dome; It kisses the breeze wherever it please, Set firm in the heart of the home. I "UNTO THE CHILDREN WE TELL THE TALE" And all through the hours the incense of flowers, of flowers, Of prayers and of praise is swung From a censor of gold that the children hold While the storied past is sung. The censor is memory's storied urn That holdeth for love and rue The ashes of those whom each heart knows Fought for the gray or the blue. Fewer each year as the end draws near, When nene will be left, not one, Who saw the sorrowful sights of war Or shared in the brave deeds done. But unto the children we tell the tale, And once in each twelvemonth long We honor the man who died for us When the goodly land went wrong. Selected. When the Band Played "Dixie." One of the bands in a recent Memorial day parade in Chicago started up "Dixie." The tune didn't catch the ears of the crowd at first. A negro "mammy" who was selling hot tamales was the first to notice it. Snatching her handkerchief from a mysterious pocket, she began to cheer. The Philippine veterans in their khaki suits came marching by. "Do you remember, Bill," asked "Files," "how the Rizal orchestra used to play that down in the old Luzon cafe when we were just back from the provinces?" "We used to stand up on the table, didn't we?" said Bill. Then, with a shout, the khaki troops joined in the chorus. A group of Japanese boys caught the inspiration of the song and waved their handkerchiefs. The veterans down the long line began to cheer. The little southern boy in gray whose grandfather had been "also a veteran" tossed his cap into the air. "That tune makes the north and south one, doesn't it, mother?" he asked. And his mother bent down and kissed him on the forehead. THE RETURN OF THE COLORS. The return of Confederate flags captured by Union soldiers is another strand to bind together the north and the south in an unbroken union. There were some who thought that all the opposing regimental flags should have been buried with the honors of war at the close of the conflict, nevermore to have a resurrection. But they have been kept, and now the Union soldier thinks fondly of his own colors, rent and stained, hanging in shreds and patches, but still the royal emblems of glory and ultimate victory. Let him see them, and he will press them to his lips and rain tears of joy upon their tattered folds. His heart interprets the feelings of his Confederate comrade who fought so gallantly under the standards he had surrendered in battle.—Bishop Fallows. --- TWOSCORE AND TEN YEARS AGO. Fifty years ago the great struggle for our national existence, to which so many heroes gave their lives and those who died later their best days, was ended in victory. We do not rejoice because of the victory of the north over the south, but because of the victory which marked the last step in the governmental progress of the human race and demonstrated that men can govern themselves. THE MORAL PHASE LIFE Home Training M Says Miss Nannie The moral phase problem is the most the whole aggravation improve the standard masses is the only one. As with other races in the homes are set who preside over to bring about a rehood of the race m We meet on Memorial day at the graves of those who died in the days of strife and of those who survived that struggle and yet have reached their last resting place, the bivouac of the dead. Upon them the government leaned as upon pillars of safety. In the days when they might have been preparing for the future struggles of life they were serving their country; they were fighting their battles; they were doing their duty as patriots in striving for the advance of the human race. Amid the roar of artillery, the crashing of shells, the malicious whisperings of the little minie, the gleaming bayonets and flashing sabers they bore the shock of battle in defense of their country. Aye, more than that, their herosom and the herosom of their comrades through four years of bloody strife lifted their country high among the nations of the earth, where she stands today, the sovereign of them all. Twoscore and ten years ago the tramp of armed hosts homeward bound was heard throughout the length and breadth of our land. Guns were stacked, ranks were broken and then began another march, the march of citizens who had left behind them the tented field, to their homes and the boundless, unpeopled west, where they and their descendants yet live and add to the strength and patrolism of our great commonwealth. They march adown the dusty street. A little sague, whose lagging feet Heed not the drums' loud rhythm. And, mark, a cane supplicants the gun! 'Twas not like this in sixty-one. When youth and health were with 'em. The squad was then a regiment, The forms were straight that now are bent, While Gettysburg, Antietam, Were quite unknown and mille ball And gaunt disease and prison pall Had not essayed to beat 'em. The boys who wore the Union blue Are now "old vets," and comrades true Beneath the sod are lying. But o'er the living and the dead, O'er crumbled skull and silvered head, Water and stripes are lying. -Edwin L. Sabin in Chicago Inter Ocean. T While the Union army was at Culpeper Court House, getting ready to deliver the terrific blows which were destined to end the Southern Confederacy, General Grant wrote the following letter to a cousin in St. Louis: "Headquarters Armies of the United States, Culpeper C. H., Va., April 24, 1804. "Dear Cousin—Julla has gone to New York city and will probably remain a couple of weeks before going to St. Louis. In the meantime I shall not hear from the children unless they write to me direct. I wish you would urge them all to join in letters to me every week. I feel anxious to hear from them always, and then it improves them quite as much to write letters as to study their lessons. How do Buck and Nellie progress in their German? "Jess has cut his eyeteeth mingling with Washington society. He has become independent and a great favorite with both ladies and gentlemen at Willard's school. He is still very anxious to get back to St. Louis to go to school. "Kiss all the children for me, and the young ladies, too, if you like. I should like to see you all very much, but I have a big contract on hand to complete before I can expect to indulge in such pleasure. U. S. GRANT." Roy's Grandpa Soldier. I brought blue violets from the deli For grandpa's grave today. For grandma says he loved them well Before he marched away. The other grandpa all are old, With thin hair almost gray. But he has curls that shine like gold And blue eyes full of play. Grandma showed me his picture, hung Uppe on a skin of gold; How strange that he should be so young And she should be so old! -Niheta M. Lowater in Wisconsin Memorial Day Annual. THE MORAL PHASE OF NEGRO LIFE. Home Training Most Important. Says Miss Nannie H. Burroughs. 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 rag time 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.—Abraham Lincoln. SIX REASONS WHY I SHOULD JOIN THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COL-ORED PEOPLE. 1. It teaches that race prejudice is the most evil thing in the world today and that "Jim Crow" cars, race segregation, anti-intermarriage laws and all other manifestations of it are unchristian and cruel efforts of the stronger to oppress the weaker. 2. It combats in the courts, state legislatures, the Halls of Congress, the government departments and everywhere the spirit of persecution against the Colored People which grows out of race prejudice. 3. It aims to bring about such a healthy public sentiment in this land that Colored People will be accorded all their social, civil and political rights and will receive exact justice in all the relations of life. 4. It believes in and teaches the doctrine of the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man, and the equality of all races in our American civilization. 5. It aims to uphold the honor of our women by opposing the passage of anti-race inter-marriage laws. 6. It is composed of members of both races and sexes on terms of complete equality and as brothers and sisters in this holy cause of freedom. "Feed a man correctly, give him foods that digest and are normally assimilated and ordinarily he is ready to meet the difficulties and problems of life with a smile. He is optimistic, cheerful, but that same man if suffering from indigestion has such depressed spirits that he is thrown into gloomy forebodings and the whole world seems awry. Our cooks, as well as our ministers, have something to do with rolling this world a little nearer heaven." —Snyder. "Weep, and you're called a baby, Laugh, and you're called a fool; Yield, and you're called a coward, Stand, and you're called a mule; Smile, and they'll call you silly, Frown, and they'll call you gruff; Put on a front like a millionaire, And somebody'll call your bluff." —Exchange. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS The Worker. To the readers of this paper THE STANDARD CLOTHING HOUSE MANAGEMENT AND SALES Force cordially invite the readers of this paper to do their trading at the STANDARD CLOTHING HOUSE. You will receive courteous treatment, honest, reliable merchandise at reasonable prices in every department. Exclusive Clothing, Furnishings, Hats and Shoes for Men, Young Men and Boys. 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