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MINNEAPOLIS Minn Historical Society DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL Defective Page VOL. 5. Single Copies 5 Cents BIG CONVENTION OF BUSINESS MEN Thousands of Progressive Men and Women From Many States Attend. Boston's Local League Provides Rare Entertainment For Visitors — Dr. Washington's Annual Address. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Boston.—The fifteenth annual convention of the National Negro Business league, held at Convention hall in this city from Aug. 18 to 21, was in many ways the most successful in its history. The place of meeting, the cordial welcome by the state and city officials, the enthusiastic manner in which the speakers told the story of their struggles and achievements and the interest in the topics discussed manifested by the thousands in attendance at each session were features which were not only unique, but which showed that the race is more and more making real front line progress. No one who followed closely the work done by the Boston local business league and the Cambridge business league for the entertainment of the delegates and visitors could doubt for a moment the sincerity of purpose of the members of these local bodies in their effort to make the Boston meeting of the league superb in every detail. Aside from the topics discussed by those named on the program, there were many notable speakers who delivered addresses that rang with the spirit of progress and race unity among both white and colored people. The address of welcome by Governor David I. Walsh and the addresses of Attorney William H. Lewis, Miss Nannle Helen Burroughs, Major R. R. Moton and others were masterpieces of thought and eloquence rarely exhibited in matters relating purely to business. The climax of the first day's session came in the evening at Symphony hall, where Governor Walsh spoke and Dr. Washington delivered his annual address in the presence of 4,000 people. Dr. Washington in part said: "From the first this National Negro Business league has clung strictly to the object for which it was founded. It was not founded to take the place of other organizations, nor was this league as a league ever intended to go into business as an organization or to become a close, hidebound concern, with grips and signs and passwords. We have such organizations, and they are doing their work well, but the central purpose of this National Negro Business league has been from the first to foster, to spread and to create industrial, business and commercial enterprises among our people in every part of the country. How well we have succeeded I shall let the facts tell the story later on. "The founders and promoters of the league fully recognize the fact that it cannot meet all the needs of the race nor satisfy all its ambition. We fully and frankly recognize the fact that there is need for the particular and distinct work to be done by the religious, the educational, the political, the literary, the secret and the fraternal bodies, as well as those that deal with the civil rights of our people. "All of these have their place, and with none of them would we seek to interfere, but the history of civilization throughout the world shows that without economic and commercial success there can be no lasting or commanding success in other fields of endeavor. This league, then, has for one of its objects, not the tearing down or weakening of other organizations, but rather to give them strength and stability. "Since our last meeting the United States supreme court has rendered a decision in the Oklahoma case which is of far reaching value and importance to our race. The main value of this decision, rendered by a southern supreme court justice and an ex-Confederate soldier and ex-slave holder, consists in the fact that it makes plain the idea once and for all by the supreme court of the land that neither color nor race can debar a man in this country from full citizenship. "I regret to note that the number of lynchings during the first six months of the calendar year has increased as compared with the same period a year ago. While the number of black people lynched is smaller, the number of white people lynched is larger. The increase in the total number lynched should not discourage, but should make us renew our energies and double our determination to blot out the crime of lynching from our civilization, whether the man be a white man or a black man. And I here repeat that which I said in Louisiana a few weeks ago—we must have in this country law administered by the court and not by the mob. Along with the blotting out of lynchings there should go that other relic of barbarism. I refer to public hangings. "In all these matters I am pleading not in the interest of the Negro or the white man, but in the interest of a more strong and perfect civilization. "Our future is before us, not behind us. We are a new race in a comparatively new country. Let any who may be inclined toward pessimism or discord consider with me for a few moments the opportunities that are before us. It is always of more value to consider our advantages rather than our disadvantages. In considering one's opportunities it is worth while not to overlook the size of our race. "There are only fourteen nations in the world whose population exceeds the number of Negroes in the United States. Norway has a population of only 2,400,000; Denmark, 2,700,000; Bulgaria, 4,000,000; Chile, 4,000,000; Canada, 7,000,000; Argentina, 9,000,000. When we contemplate these figures and then remember that we, in the United States alone, are 10,000,000 Negroes we can get some idea of the opportunities that are right about us. "Let me be more specific in pointing the way to these opportunities. If you would ask where you are to begin I would answer, Begin where you are. As a rule, the gold mine which we seek in a far off country is right at our door. "It is seldom that it is ever so true that in the space of one generation so many evidences of real progress in the fundamental things of life can be seen. Perhaps the changes in Japan are the nearest akin to it. "Since the league met in Boston fifteen years ago great changes have taken place among our people in property getting and in the promotion of industrial and business enterprises. These changes have taken place not solely because of the work of the league, but this and similar organizations have had much to do with bringing about this progress. Let me be more specific. "We have not the figures covering all the Negro's wealth, but the federal census bureau has just released a document which gives the value of the Negro's farm property alone as $1,142,000,000. From 1900 to 1910 the Negro's farm property increased 128 per cent. In 1863 we had as a race 2,000 small business enterprises of one kind and another. At the present time the Negro owns and operates about 48,000 concerns, with an annual turnover of about $1,000,000,000. Within fifty years we have made enough progress in business to warrant the operation of over fifty banks. With all that I have said we are still a poor race as compared with many others, but I have given these figures to indicate the direction in which we are traveling. "Few people are aware of the fact that we now have in our race after only fifty years of freedom 55 bookstores, 18 department stores, 14 five and ten cent stores, 20 jewelry stores, 700 junk dealers, 18 warehouses and cold storage plants, 152 wholesale merchants, 200 laundries, 350 livery stables, 95 undertakers, 400 photographers, 10 opticians, 75 hair goods manufacturers, 111 old rag dealers, 12 buyers and shippers of live stock. "Everywhere we should be proud of the Negro race and loyal to the great human family of whatever color. Whenever we consider what is now going on in Europe, where all the people are of one color, and then compare these conditions with present conditions and our task for our race, we ought to thank our Creator that conditions are so well with us and that we live beneath the stars and stripes." Land of the Date Palm. Land of the Date Palm. Beyond the land of the Berberen, in the far south of Morocco, lies the great oasis of Tatlet, famous for its vast groves of date palms. Here for hundreds of square miles the land is covered with a thick growth of the tall, straight stems of the palm, and the product of these close growing trees is enormous in quantity. They produce the finest dates in the world. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. SEPT. 4, 1915. FOREMOST AMONG BAPTIST LEADERS Scholarly Attainments of Dr. George E. Morris. Minister at First Baptist Church in Camden, N. J., Serves In Many Good Movements For Racial and Denominational Advancement—Graduate of the Old Richmond (Va.) Institute. BV GEORGE P. KING. Camden, N. J.--For several years the church life among our people in this city has become very effective. The economic life of the people has also been made much better. That the church is stimulating the young people to strive for the things that will make them useful citizens, especially in this section, is more pronounced than ever before. Despite the request of the better element of both races in Morristown, N. J., after vitally stamping his impress for good upon the populace of that place by many years of exceptional service and erecting a handsome church, the Rev. George E. Morris, D. D., Ph. D., came to Camden a few years ago to take charge of the First Baptist church. This bundle of energy got into the movements to better conditions in Camden, and today he has so rehabilitated the affairs of his new church that it is in the front rank of churches in New Jersey. Not only is Dr. Morris foremost in the ministerial ranks locally, but he is the leader of the Baptist forces of New Jersey. Since 1902 he has been president of the Baptist state convention, and for REV. GEORGE E. MORES, PH. D. ten years he has served as vice president of the national Baptist convention from this state. Dr. Morris was born in Richmond, Va. During his early years he had to assist in supporting his widowed mother. After attending night school for two years and becoming converted and desiring to prepare himself for efficient work for humanity in general he entered the Richmond Institute and Theological seminary (now the Virginia Union university) and continued at this well known institution until his graduation for the Christian ministry. He had the reputation of being one of the best Hebrew and Greek students attending the university and won many honors. He was licensed to preach in 1888 and afterward accepted a call from the Calvary Baptist church, Morristown, N.J. His success in Morristown gave him great influence among the people. It is conceded that he is among the ablest pulpiters and pastors of his denomination. Some years ago he wrote a sermon for the National Baptist Magazine on the subject, "God Man," which was declared by theologians to be one of the most scholarly sermons produced by any minister of the denomination known at the time. Through the indefatigable efforts of this modest and genial leader, who has every qualification of a leader by sticking to his followers, New Jersey has taken first place, according to numbers, in the denomination with which he is so eminently connected. His annual addresses before his state convention are pronounced potent factors in shaping the activities of the Baptist churches of the state and from a literary viewpoint have been termed "gems" and highly instructive. That he is highly esteemed by both races is fully attested by his connection with varied movements among both races. He has served as a member of the board of the New Jersey state Baptist convention, and the leaders of this body often seek his advice regarding efforts for the furtherance of home missions. Dr. Morris is also a strong influence in the great work of the New England Baptist convention. The ambitious young Afro-American who is striving along the right lines to become a wholesome influence in every phase of righteous activities finds a stanch supporter in Dr. Morris and his most amiable and cultured wife. Mrs. Morris is a native of Richmond, Va., and is the daughter of Rev. George E. Johnson. Industrial and business pursuits are among the vocations which Dr. and Mrs. Morris are strongly advocating for our young people. POLICEMAN GIVENS DIES. First Man of Our Race to Serve on Force In Brooklyn. In the death of Christopher Givens at Brooklyn the latter part of August the race loses one of its most substantial members and Brooklyn one of its best known and most highly respected citizens. The late Mr. Givens was appointed on the police force in November, 1879 and served until July 7, 1908. He was the first colored man to serve as a regular policeman in Brooklyn and by his fine record contributed much toward paving the way for other men of the race to enter the service in later years. Officer Givens offered to enlist as a soldier at the outbreak of the civil war, but was under age and therefore served as bodyguard to one Major West. At the close of the civil war Mr. Givens came to Brooklyn, where he soon rose to prominence in many lines of activity. Owing to race hatred and prejudice, it is said that he had a stiff fight to hold his job on the force, being of a fearless and determined disposition, he fought his way up to permanence and respectability on the force. He is survived by four sons—John, Edward, Charles A. and Herald F. Givens—and six daughters—Mrs. J. D. Minor, Mrs. R. Smith, Mrs. C. Meyers, Mrs. M. Willis, Mrs. E. Williams and Mrs. A. Strickland. He also leaves ten grandchildren. Methodists' Unique Financial Plan. The presiding bishops of the various district conferences of the A. M. E. church are active with plans for the representation of the churches in their districts at the one hundredth anniversary celebration of the founding of the denomination, to be held at Philadelphia in May, 1916. The general conference of the church and the bishops' council have requested every member of the denomination to contribute 1 cent for each year of the denomination's existence, to be reported at the general conference and centennial celebration to be held next May. Progress of Our Race In the South. The number of land owners among our people in the south is on the increase, notwithstanding hard times and the savage habit of lynching colored men and women charged with crime without a legal trial to prove their innocence or guilt. Recent statistics show that in at least 128 counties of ten southern states the colored people are not only in the majority, but in sixty-one of these counties the colored farm owners outnumber the white farm owners. A Test at Friendship. Just before Artemus Ward's death Robertson poured out some medicine and offered it to the sick man, who said, "My dear Tom, I won't take any more of that horrible stuff." Robertson urged him to swallow the mixture, saying, "Do, now—there's a dear fellow—for my sake. You know I would do anything for you." "Would you?" said Ward feebly, grasping his friend's hand for the last time. "I would indeed," said Robertson. "Then you take it." Ward passed away a few hours afterward—"Recollections of the Bancroft." Sentimental Compunotions. "Can't you learn to call me Jim?" "I'm afraid I can't." "Why not? That's what all my best friends call me." "Yes, I know. But it would be so unpleasant. We—we used to have a dog named Jim, and every time I hear his name I cry."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. 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. NOTED CHAMPION OF RACE FREEDOM Thrilling Story of Nat Turner's Great Courage. Man Who Struck Effective Blow at Slaveholding Oligarchy in the South Was Native of Virginia—Quotations From His Speech on the Day of His Execution. By JOHN E. BRUCE "GRIT." Yonkers, N. Y.—Many years ago I stood with uncovered and bowed head on the spot in Southampton county, Ya., where glorious old Nat Turner was executed for daring to strike a blow for liberty for himself and for his race. I shall never forget the sensation of that moment as long as I live. Nat Turner was Virginia's greatest Negro and was one of the three Negroes in America—Vesey and Gabriel being the two others—who, almost single handed and alone, shook the slave oligarchy of the south from its center to its circumference. If we had now a few Negroes with the courage and manhood of those men and fewer Judases to betray them, as each of these were, the great battle for manhood rights which we are now waging against the forces of evil and error would soon be won. Pauline Carrington Bowie, in her book "Their Shadows Before," deals with the Turner insurrection in Southampton county in a most engaging and interesting manner. Turner is shown to have been a man of wonderful genius for organization and possessed a magnetic influence over his followers. He was far above the average of his race, for he could read and write and understood something of chemistry. He was not the kind of man to be a slave, for men of his mental grasp could not long endure the galling chains of slavery. Turner seemed to be able to see the end from the beginning. And whenever he spoke of the wrongs of his race men, shuddered while professing to scout at his "fanatical utterances." A Mr. Mortimer, a northern man, who visited Nat Turner in jail on the morning of the day of his execution, said to him, "Don't you see now that you were wrong, that what you thought was your mission was a failure?" Quick as a flash Turner answered: "Was Jesus' effort a failure? They killed him too." "The work of Christ lived on and was accomplished after him," said Mr. Mortimer. Rising to his full height, Turner replied: "And mine is just begun. I say to you what was begun in blood shall be accomplished by blood." The closing scene in the life of this remarkable Negro is thus described by an eyewitness: "We were directly opposite the scaffold, which hitherto had been out of our range of vision. Fascinated with the horror of this sight, I gazed fixedly at the instrument of death as motionless as a statue. There was a stir at its base, and in an instant Nat Turner, followed by Mr. Lawson, quickly mounted the few steps to the platform and with a commanding gesture faced the multitude. 'Masters, may I speak?' "Gag him!" called a brutal voice from the crowd. But the sheriff called for silence. The shouts and jeers died into a hush, and the loud, clear voice continued: "What is done this day will not alter what will come to pass. That which I was sent to do I have done, but the end is not yet. Three times ten years shall come to pass before deliverance shall be. In a vision of the future the Lord has shown me, Nathaniel his prophet, a freed nation and a river of blood. White men, there shall arise one of your race in a far land, and blood shall be shed, and the bonds shall be broken. I have done my work. What the Lord begins he shall surely finish. I saw battles, fire, blood, freedom." Turner's prophecy that "three times ten years shall come to pass before deliverance shall be" was fulfilled almost to the letter. He was executed in 1831 or 1833, and in 1863 deliverance did come to his race. So that his vision of a freed nation and a river of blood, of battles, fire and freedom is now a part of the contemporaneous history of America. His prophetic words, "White men, there shall arise one of your race in a far land and blood shall be shed and the bonds shall be broken," show him to have been wiser and keener of vision than the rabble that cried "Gag him!" For one of their race did arise in a far land, who in the words of the Hebrew prophet, "Loosed the bond of the captive and let the oppressed go free" after a river of blood had been shed on the battlefields of the nation, whose own life went out in blood at the hands of a cowardly assassin, and the deep damnation of his taking off set the world in tears. Nat Turner was no fanatic; he was a seer, and, like old John Brown of Osawattomie, the eyes of his understanding were full orbed. He suffered martyrdom for the cause of freedom and died as only martyrs can die, in the cause of liberty and righteousness. The time will come when the names of John Brown and Nat Turner will be among the most illustrious in American history. Posterity will accord them a place in the temple of fame—among the immortals who were not born to die. GOOD WORK OF THE LINCOLN SETTLEMENT FOR CHILDREN. Worthy Brooklyn Institution Successes, Though In Need of Funds. The management of the Lincoln settlement on Fleet place, Brooklyn, is very much encouraged over the playground facilities for the children of the neighborhood. The grounds were inspected recently at a public function held at the settlement and were pronounced by expert social workers to be up to the mark in both management and equipment. The institution has had a hard struggle for the past five years. The immediate friends of the settlement have been loyal to it and have given liberally of their time and money for its maintenance. About eighteen months ago an appeal to the public was made for funds with which to carry on the work. The response was quite generous. Through the efforts and influence of the officials a sufficient sum was raised to put the building in first class condition, making more room and better facilities for taking care of the large number of children. The building is under the direct supervision of Dr. V. Morton-Jones, a well known and capable physician and social worker. Mrs. Jones has created great interest in the work and won many friends to its support. She is assisted by other competent women in looking after the various details in connection with the day nursery, games, etc. Funds, however, are needed, and the public of Brooklyn and any other cities is asked to aid in this worthy work for the little ones of our race. The white people have been very generous toward the institution from its inception. The building is located at 105 Fleet place. The officers of the Lincoln settlement are: Miss Mary White Ovington, president; Dr. Henry Neumann, first vice president; Dr. William M. Brundage, second vice president; Mr. W. D. C. Field, treasurer, 224 Henry street; Mrs. Francis A. Wilson, secretary, 45 Sidney place. Georgia's Educational Color Line Law. In discussing the matter of white teachers in schools for colored people at the south the New York Evening Post wisely says: "Both races will profit by the close relationship, and no one will profit more than the white people of the south, for to them the Negro question is much more important than it is to the northerner. At the same time it is a national problem, and if Georgia writes this law on her statute books she will offend not only herself, but the whole country, by taking a step toward the complication and not toward the solution of the problem." No Explanations Needed. The lady jury was out longer than the importance of the case warranted. The judge grew impatient. "What's the trouble in there?" he said to the bailiff. "I'll see," replied the bailiff. "Hold on," cried the judge. "Tell 'em if there's any knotty points about the case that bother them they should appeal to me." "Yes, your honor." The bailiff goes to the door of the jury room and returns. "Well?" They ain't got to the case yet, your honor. They're still discussin' th' plaintiff's clothes."—Baltimore Amert can. Bare Poles. Pursuer—Don't go on deck, madam. It is stormy, and we are running her with bare poles. Aunt Polly—Well, I suppose that, coming from such a cold country as Poland, they can stand running round naked, but I think it's downright scandalous to let 'em do it."—London Telegraph Send your notes to us by Wednesd day A. M. Send your subscription now. Bring your printing to the Twin City Star Print, 305 So. 5th St. Patronize those business houses, who request your patronage through your paper. Rev. and Mrs. M. W. Withers are delegates from Zion Baptist Church to the National Baptist Convention which meets in Chicago next week. Miss Essie Mason, stenographer for Peoples Realty Co., has returned to work after a painful illness from an ulcerated tooth. Mr. Solomon Saunders will enter a string of prize winning horses in the High School class at the State Fair. The noted horseman, Mr. Tom Bass of Mexico, Mo., will show his select stock. Dr. A. G. Howe, of Washington, D. C., a school mate of Dr. W. H. Wright, the dentist, is in the city. Mrs. Lottie Sensabaugh will leave shortly for Chicago to spend three weeks. Mr. Sidney Black died this week after a lingering illness. Mrs. Belle Branch returned suddenly from Chicago on account of the death of her brother, Mr. Sidney Black. She was attending the Elks' Convention, having won the contest given by Ames Lodge as its most popular lady. She was to have appeared as "The Queen", in the parade. DEATH OF "BUD" BRITTON. Mr. R. S. Britton, formerly of Chicago, but for many years a resident of the Twin Cities died Sunday night in St. Paul. He was a loyal member of Ames Lodge and Perfect Ashlar Lodge of Masons. His remains will be sent to Chicago accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Margaret Lason, who was in attendance when he died. "Bud" was an old employee of the Great Northern Ry. and a highly respected citizen. He was 62 years old. Services were held at Lawrence's Undertaking Parlors on Friday. Mrs. M. A. Jackson (wife of Prof. A. S. Jackson) and daughter Miss Louisa Jackson and Misses Josephine Tatum, Mabel Denham and Bertha Clay of Waco, Tex., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Thompson, 3629 4th Ave. So. Mr. Geo. B. Kelly of Duluth arrived in the city Friday morning to attend the auto races and visit the State Fair. Mrs. W. A. Englehardt, 525 No. Bryant Ave., was hostess on Sept. 3, to a select party in compliment to Mrs. E. A. Jackson of Chicago, her house guest.' Mr. and Mrs. A. Hurt, 13 11th Ave. No., gave a reception this week in honor of their nephews, Mr. V. Bond and wife of Winnipeg, Can. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Merridy, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith, Miss Blanche Lavis and Mr. Pinkney Stradford. Mr. John M. La Coste, headwaiter at Hotel Magee, St. Paul, returned last week, from a five weeks' vacation on the Pacific coast after spending two weeks in Seattle, with his mother. The following cities were visited, Vancouver, B. C., Victoria, B. C., Portland, Ore., Maryhill, Wash., Ogden, Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs, Denver, Pueblo, Kansas City and Omaha. Mrs. E. A. Jackson of Chicago, Ill., is visiting Mrs. W. A. Englehardt, 525 No. Bryant Ave. for a week. Police Officer James A. Roberts has returned to duty after attending the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias in Columbus, O., and visiting his brother Henry Roberts, the druggist in Indianapolis, Ind. Miss Jonsie Wright is ill at Asbury Hospital. She is suffering from several bruises, supposed to have been brutally beaten. Her case is being investigated. SUBSCRIBE NOW. To Subscribe Is To Pay. Leave your subscription at our of- sse Third floor, 305 Fifth St. So. Dr. J. H. Redd, was arrested Monday night by Dective Thomas Gleason, on a charge of having performed a criminal operation on Eleanor Titus, a white woman, who is critically ill at the City Hospital. He was released on bail furnished by Doctors Wilcox and Hynes, two leading white physicians. Owing to the condition of the woman Dr. Redd was held pending an investigation, upon charges made by one of the internes at the hospital. He was taken to the bedside of the woman, who testified that she had called on him, after having attempted self abortion. Dr. Redd admitted having attended her in this condition, and the records show that he committed her to the hospital. An examination proved she had not undergone a professional operation, but was suffering from self-afflicted wounds. The county authorities acted on information furnished by one of the internes at the hospital. Dr. Redd was represented by Attorneys B. S. Smith and Gale P. Hilyer. He took his arrest as a matter of legal form and was not disturbed as far as his connection with the case was concerned. Dr. J. H. Redd has suffered the embarassment of arrest and underwent the trying ordeal of confinement, just because of the ignorance and perhaps prejudice of some understudy at the City Hospital. In spite of his high professional standing and his statement in the presence of the supposed dying woman, which was corroborated, he was held to uphold "the majesty of the law". There was no cause for such hasty action, and had Mr. Rivkin of the County Attorneys office consulted his superiors, Dr. Redd could have appeared and furnished bail. We regret that such little consideration is given the men of our race, who are deserving of better treatment. Negroes ask no imunity from the law, but demand equality before the law. Give us the same privileges accorded other races. JUDGE JOHNSON'S GRAND OPENING. SEPT. 14. Judge Johnson will present the Latest Chicago Dances at his Grand Fall Opening at Union Temple Hall, 28 Washington Ave. So., on Sept. 14. Annual Conference The Annual Conference of the Fourth Episcopal District of the A. M. E. Church will convene at Milwaukee, Wis., on Sept. 22. Rev. T. B. Stovall of St. Peter A. M. E. Church and Rev. E. R. Edwards of St. James A. M. E. Church will attend. Agent for Negro Dolls. Mrs. I. S. Bogie, 616 Tyler St., has accepted the agency for the Negro Dolls, and is soliciting orders. She will be assisted by Miss Lady Walker. Mrs. Bogie represents the National Negro Doll Co. of Nashville, Tenn. Place your order now. Rev. H. P. Jones, Pastor of St. James A. M. E. Church, St. Paul, will preach his last sermon in Minneapolis at St. James A. M. E. Church, 315 Eighth Ave. S., Minneapolis, Sunday Sept. 12th, at 3:00 P. M. All are cordially invited to attend this service. Rev. E. R. Edwards, Pastor Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Francis, 606 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul, were agreeably surprised on Monday evening by a large party of friends. The occasion was their 20th anniversary of their marriage. The Sunday Forum meets Sunday, Sept. 5th, at St. Peter's A. M. E. church at 3:30 P. M. Mr. Glover Shull left Sunday night for Chicago to attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Elks. He left Wednesday for St. Louis, Mo., to visit his mother-in-law, and will return Saturday. It is reported that Mr. Edw. Stewart has sold the Twin City Stag Club and the new management will take charge this month. LOTS FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS. I have a few lots on Chicago Ave. Columbus, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th, 12th and Elliott Aves. South between 40-46th Sts. South. Prices from 350 to 500 dollars each, that I will sell from 10 to 25 dollars down and 5 and 10 dollars per month. F. People, 325 5th St. South.-Advertisement. TWIN CITY STAR Ray Stannard Baker's Plan For Human Brotherhood. Ray Stannard Baker in a recent issue of the American Magazine has the following to say about prejudice of one race against another: "Why will men not see that there can be no true civilization which any men in the world are left out of it and that no race and no nation can go far forward while other races and nations lag behind? "Let the white person again tread the black person under his heel! (Say, which is trodden under heel after all?) "It is not enough that we give the alien nations our learning, our religion, our science. What signify all these things? Are we hurt by giving them? Are we not, on the contrary, the material gainers? No; we must be prepared to go further than that, else we have not learned the fundamental concept of religion. "It is not the great task of any nation that it shall remain pure or white or learned or that it shall assure to its posterity the possession of land and comfort, though this has been the belief and the doom of every aristocracy from the beginning of time. The great task of every advanced race or nation is to bring more love, more light, into the world. "A stand for racial aristocracy means war, hatred, barren exclusiveness and finally degeneration and failure; a stand for racial democracy and brotherhood means love in the world, friendliness, sacrifice, new fertility, a widesweep for faith and final triumph. Individuals may suffer in the process, nations may perish, but civilization, the kingdom of humanity, will grow, will become more beautiful. "We are willing to do everything for Chinamen or Hindus or for our own poor, except the one essential thing. Yes, educate them (a little); yes, teach them the religion of resignation; yes, give them shoes and coats, but do not disturb us in our luxury. "It won't work; it won't work. So long as we refuse to give ourselves we have failed utterly." NATIONAL DEGENERACY. Emphasis on Appreciation and Despised Hyperion. The speech of Abraham Lincoln in 1855 regarding the political situation and the tendency to disregard the rights of human beings to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is strikingly applicable to the condition of affairs in this country at the present time. Mr. Lincoln said: "I am not a Know Nothing—that is certain. How could I be? How can any one who abhors the oppression of the Negroes be in favor of degrading classes of white people? Our progress in degeneracy appears to me to be pretty rapid. As a nation we began by declaring that 'all men are created equal.' "We now practically read it. 'All men are created equal except Negroes.' When the Know Nothings get control it will read. 'All men are created equal except Negroes and foreigners and Catholics.' 'When it comes to that I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty—to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.' Mr. "Thann" Travis is now the sole proprietor of the hotel and bar at 122 E. Third St, St. Paul, formerly "Curley's Place." He has thoroughly renovated the hotel and cafe. A special midnight lunch is served in the cafe up stairs, best music, good entertainer. Desirable rooms and a choice line of fine liquors and cigars always in stock. Rates for theatrical people, lodges, theatre parties etc. Two blocks from Union Station. "Thann" invites you to stop in to and from the Boat Excursions, and Depot. See Adv. in another column. THE HOUSING PROBLEM. "Where can I get an apartment? is a serious question among us today. There are many restrictions against Negroes as tenants in desirable places and many places undesirable for respectable Negro tenants. There are many strangers coming to our city, and they are unable to get decent locations. Something must be done. They can buy property anywhere and live therein, but most of them are poor pioneers, and they cannot pay the price. GROUP OF EDUCATORS HONORED BY STATE. West Virginia School Heads Given Life Certificates. Under the caption "I. lucators Given Life Certificates" the Charleston (W. Va.) Post in a recent issue says: Announcement has been made by the state department of schools that at the meeting of the state board of education recently held at Morgantown four life certificates were awarded prominent West Virginia educators because of brilliant service in promoting the development of educational institutions. The life certificates were awarded to H. C. Robertson of Charleston, principal of the Tiskelwah graded school; Mrs. Mabel Henshaw Gardiner of the Shepherdstown normal, Orio McConkey, principal of the Clarksburg high school, and to Byrd Prillerman, president of the colored institute. Mr. Prillerman is rated as the foremost colored educator of the state. In attendance at the meeting of the board were Superintendent M. P. Shawkey of Charleston, J. D. Garrison of Middlebourne, J. N. Deahl of Morgantown, C. R. Murray of Bluefield and F. L. Burdette of Clarksville. The institution of which Professor Byrd Prillerman is president is the West Virginia College institute at Institute, W. Va., the name and grade of which were changed from the West Virginia Colored institute to the above name with college rank upon the recommendation of Governor Hatfield to the state legislature Feb. 17, 1915. Congratulations to Professor Prillerman, and may he live long to train and educate the youth of our race. WELL QUALIFIED LEADER: Bright Future Predicted For Rev. Dr. W. Samanon Brooks. The Rev. W. Sampson Brooks, D. D., minister of the St. Paul A. M. E. church, St. Louis, has returned to his home after a most interesting trip to New York and other large cities of the east. While in New York Dr. Brooks was kept very busy with matters pertaining to the International Order of Mystic Shriners, which held its annual session in New York the early part of August. He is a member of the order and shows great interest in its work. Dr. Brooks also attended to much important business connected with his denomination and his church. From New York he went to Washington, where he was also warmly received and kept busy. He is one of the most prominent of the many able young ministers of the African Methodist Church. His rise and success in the ministry have been almost phenomenal. He is well educated, eloquent and gifted as a preacher, and if one is to judge from his past record it is safe to predict for him the highest honor in the gift of his denomination in the near future. He is a man of courage, fine common sense and energetic to a degree. Dr. Brooks is not only scholarly, but a trained writer. He has traveled extensively in the Holy Land and has put the results of his travel and study in writing. His new book, entitled "Footprints of a Black Man In the Holy Land," has recently come from the press. Dr. Brooks is not only interested in the immediate work of his church and denomination, but in all good movements for the good of the race. He is also much interested in the young people and believes in giving them a chance to be trained along both religious and secular lines. His friends throughout the country are watching his progress with keen interest. Changed Views "Time makes a big difference." "What are you thinking of?" "My wife's father. I used to think him a stubborn old fool. New I respect his judgment." "What's happened?" "Nothing; only he did his durndest to prevent my eloping with his daughter."—Detroit Press. 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 he? The Son—My tailor. He says I'm the slowest chap he's got on his books. Poor Stuff. "I see that Jones has failed. Has he any assets?" "Nothing of any value; the inventory which he filled with his petition in bankruptcy shows he had 230 wedding WASHINGTON AT OLD HOME. Mr. John H. Washington, the only brother of Dr. Booker T. Washington, recently paid a visit to his old home in Charleston, W. Va. While in Charleston he visited Malden, the home of his boyhood, where he and his illustrious brother used to work in the coal mines and salt furnace. Mr. Washington spent some time also at the West Virginia Collegiate institute, where he expressed himself as highly pleased with the great work being done in the leading educational institution for Negro youth in West Virginia. For many years Mr. J. H. Washington held a responsible position in the United States engineer's office in Charleston, where he is favorably known to many of the leading citizens of the capital city. Among those who showed most interest in his visit was Dr. W. W. Tempkins, a cousin of former President Ulysses S. Grant. It was in Charleston that Mr. Washington married Miss Susie Miller, the wife of his youth. From West Virginia he went to Dayton, Springfield and Cincinnati, O., to inspect a number of the leading laundry plants with the view to installing at Tuskegee a laundry of the most modern equipment. MAN OF GREAT INFLUENCE Success of the Rev. Richard Carroll of Columbia, S. C. By GEORGE P. KING. Columbia, S. C.—Thousands of people of both races throughout Texas and Arkansas taxed the large auditoriums of churches in those states to hear what hundreds of the most representative people of these states said, were the ablest and most instructive lectures to men and women that have been delivered in Texas and Arkansas for many years during the recent tour of that great South Carolinian, the Rev. Richard Carroll. He gave lectures of vital importance to the race in his characteristic manner, brimful of practical advice and inspiration, which have made him a man of national import. For twenty years he has been known as a gifted lecturer and preacher and has by his remarkable ability and style reached thousands of his race and turned their activities into channels of higher usefulness. During his recent tour, which closed with unprecedented success, it was proved, as it has been wherever he labored, that he is a born leader. This fact looms up largely in South Carolina, where even Ben Tillman is in the saddle and says: "No colored man in the state has the influence with all classes of white people that Carroll has. He has the influence and co-operation of the best people in the state." United States Minister W. E. Gonzales, in Cuba, is among the many white men who pay tribute to his character. In his common sense way he takes a stand for right and does not once compromise with the enemies of his race. There are very few Afro-Americans in any part of the country who can register their opinion in no uncertain tones before an audience in the south as this remarkable character, who is often invited to address audiences of the most influential southern white people. His experiences in trying to bring about an amicable relationship between the races, especially in this state, are strikingly interesting. His peculiar frankness in dealing with this all important race subject and dynamic force of personality and sincerity have placed him high in the estimation of the best people of both races, and there is no man in South Carolina who can command the co-operation on the part of every element of Afro-Americans as can the Rev. Mr. Carroll. His life has been devoted to philanthropic movements, and his charitable endeavors are signally evidenced by giving his life for destitute children and contributing his finances for the education of a large number of them. Another phase of his activities is the finding of homes for the homeless. The colored farmers of South Carolina have found in him every quality of a leader, and as an attestation of this fact is the most excellent support given him in every movement he has launched, especially the South Carolina state fair, of which he was the organizer and first president, and the Batesburg fair, Batesburg, S. C. These fairs are remarkable evidences of the Negro's achievements and aspirations and have elicited nation wide comment. The Rev. Mr. Carroll was educated at Benedict college, and spent one year in study at Shaw university. He was highly successful in the pastorate in Greenville, Alken and other rural charges in this state. For eleven years he labored assiduously as Sunday school missionary in South Carolina and Florida for the American Baptist Publication society, and the Baptist denomination work was made more effective in these states by him. When the Hispano-American war was declared Senator Tillman made Mr. Carroll chaplain of the Tenth United States volunteers, and since that time the public demanded that he should labor among them in various sections of the south. The Rev. Mr. Carroll married Miss Mary Simms, the first graduate of Benedict college. By this marriage he has four children—Dr. Ruth Carroll, Professor Barnabas R. Carroll, Seymour and Mary Crozer Carroll. Mrs. Carroll labored with him until her death. In 1914 Mr. Carroll married Miss Corie J. McDaniel of Laurens, S. C., who is also a graduate of Benedict college. Peoples Christian Assembly. Rev. G. W. Mitchell, Pastor, 1204 Washington Ave. So. Comel and Serve the Lord. ST. PETERS A. M. R. CHURCH. 22nd St. near 10th Ave. So. Rev. Thos. R. Stovall, Pastpr. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 318 8th Ave. So., Miancapolla. Rev. E. R. Edwards, Pastor. REV. G. L. MORRILL. Rev. G. L. Morrill conducts his Sunday services at the Jitney (formerly Bijou) Theatre. He invites all his former friends to worship with him every Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. Morrill is always ready to render his best service to our people, and they are always welcome to attend his services. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. 7th Ave. North and Hoag St. Rev. M. W. Witers, Pastor; Res. 2406 17 Ave. S. Phone Drexel 600 Regular Services. Preaching: 11 A. M, 8 P. M. Sunday School 12:30 P. M. B. Y. P. U. Society 6:45 P. M. Prayer Meeting Wed. 8 P. M. A WELCOME TO ALL. MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM. During summer months, meetings will be held on 1st Sunday in August at Bethesda Church; 1st Sunday in September at St. Peter A. M. E. Church. Sunday Forum Officers. President, R. Skinner; Vice Pres., Miss Eva Walker; Secretary, Webster Stovall; Asst' Secy, Miss Lady Walker; Treas, Mrs. I. S. Bogie; Critic, P. F. Hale; Journalist, Louis Marshall; Organist, Mrs. L. Sensbaugh; Chaplains, Rev. T. B. Stovall, Rev. T. J. Carter; Sergt. at Arms, E. T. Jones. PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH. Cedar Street and Summit Avenue. ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA. Rev. Benjamin N. Murrell, Pastor. SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 A. M. Preaching. 12:50 P. M. The Bible School G. W. Willis, Supt. 6:45 P. M. B Y. P. U. Mrs. Frances M. Murrell, Pres. 8:00 P. M. Preaching. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS. 8:00 P. M. Mid-Week Choir Services FRIDAY NIGHTS. 7:00 P. M. Junior Choir Rehearsals. 8:30 P. M. Senior Choir Rehearsals. CHOICE CITY AND SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE ON SMALL MONTHLY PAYMENTS. Houses and Plats for Rent. B. M. McDEW, 802 Sykes Block. N. W. Nic. 621 Minneapolis DAN'S RESTAURANT 306 So. 3rd St., Minneapolis HOME COOKING My Specialty N. W. Main 2767 Daniel Williams, Prop. Two Furnished Rooms. Suitable for Light housekeeping. Good location, modern conveniences. Apply Mrs. Phelps, 119 Western Ave. Those who are indebted to us will please forward a part of their subscriptions. "Times are hard" is the ery—but we expect you to pay for this newspaper, as you do for others. They do not send you the daily white papers, unless you pay. What have you done to aid this publication? We are often called on to insert notices of those who "never subscribe to Negro papers." Are you guilty? Atty. William T. Francis has moved to Suite 329 in the American National Bank Building, Cedar and Fifth Sts., St. Paul. We solicit short opinions on general topics. It is peculiar that our people have no public opinions, everything is strictly confidential. Remember, we said, "Short opinions." When You Change. When you change your address, notify your postman, or drop a slip containing your name, new and old addresses, in the mail (without postage) and you will get your newspaper and other mail forwarded to you. When your name appears as being one of these "worthy of mention," try and have it appear on our books as a paid-up subscriber. Defective Pa Defective Page STORY OF HAITI AND ITS PEOPLE Little Island Republic Is Rich In Historic Data. inhabitants of Country Made Famous by the Heroic Deeds of Toussaint L'Ouverture Indicate Desire to Establish More Friendly Relations With the Race in Americas. BY THBODORB STEPHENS. Cape Haitien, Haiti—Situated between the two Americas, at the entrance of the gulf of Mexico, stands the well known island of Quisqueya, which was discovered by Columbus on Dec. 9, 1492. It is a land of rivers and high mountains, a land of plenty, a land where nature is lavish in her generosity, a land that accommodates itself to all classes—from the peasant to the bourgeoisie—where the beggar in his hovel could be made quite as contented with his lot as a Caesar on his throne. It is a land which the Creator has in mercy given to the race of Ham for a patrimony, to have and to hold from the year A. D. 1804 and henceforward, as was Canaan of old to the twelve tribes of Israel; a land where all sons of Ethiopia are monarchs of all they survey and their rights to self government there is none to dispute. This small but independent republic, whose sons on certain occasions have shown themselves the worthy descendants of that astute statesman, that i-reproachable knight, that Napoleonic warrior, Toussaint I'Ouverture, of whom his biographer said, "Cet homme fait une ouverture partout on il passe" ("This man makes an opening wherever he passes."-Vie de Toussaint I'Ouverture). These scions of a worthy ancestor, who, it should be remembered to their THE TEMPLE TEMPLE SENIOR BY THE BLACES OF HAITI TO COMMENDATE THEIR INDEPENDENCE. credit, notwithstanding the debit side of the ledger of their national life, have given proof of their valor in helping to liberate Venezuela from the yoke of Castilian bondage, have a parcel of ground allotted them, which from its geographical position, its temperate climate, its well watered plains and its natural resources could be converted into a veritable "Paradise of the Antilles." It can be made to yield proportionately to its owners and masters all that the state of California yields to the United States of America—gold in abundance—by the establishment of various industries all over her domains. Like Lason, Haiti is capable of yielding large crops of sugar, which would find a ready export market. Like certain tributary dependencies, this land of the "blacks" is well qualified to produce immense quantities of fax and hemp, and to all the world Haiti could contribute substantially from her mercury and other mines, from her dyewoods, from her forests of building timbers, for architectural purposes as well as for railroad ties, ship building and cabinet work. In this way or along these and other lines Haiti could be worked up into a country of usefulness and abundance, where the sons of toll would under their own vine and fig tree find a vertable refugium pecatorum from the edium of the "all white" peril. But Haiti has not yet arrived at this point. She will, however, develop along the same human lines as did Albion before she could become the England of the twentieth century. Her civil wars will end just as surely as terminated those of the old Picts and Scots, and her development will in time grow and progress, as have those of the sturdy Angio-Saxon of today compared with his heathen ancestor, the druid of yore. Haiti is a land with which the Negro-Americans should in the interest of the race, in the interest of their history, become acquainted. They should become acquainted with its people, the Haitians, their brethren; with their customs and habits, with the salubrious climate of this fruitful land and above all with its exports of coffee, cocoa, sisal, mahogany, cedar, dye woods, etc. This can easily be done by communicating with the writer, who is a member of the race and has lived on the island for twenty-two years. BAPTIST HOST TO MEET IN CHICAGO Secretary of Foreign Mission Board Issues Open Letter In Which He Offers Remedy For the Present Discord Among the Leaders—Explains Laws Governing the Convention. Philadelphia—The thirty-fifth annual meeting of the national Baptist convention will be held in Chicago beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 8. With the view of harmonising the leaders of the various departments of the work, the Rev. Dr. L. G. Jordan, corresponding secretary of the foreign mission board of the convention, with headquarters at 624 South Eighteenth street, this city, has issued the following open letter to the members of the organization. Dr. Jordan says: In the exciting controversy about the "commission form of government" and "chartering of the national convention" now going on our brethren have said some hard things about each other, and that in print too. "Iiar," "breaking in jail," "deceivers," and such like we have called one another, but no one has suggested that we pray. Like a vulture tugging at the vitals of its prey, oh, how we have torn each other! Shall it be said that "it is in keeping with their racial traits?" There are two sets of brethren, holding opposing opinions as to the best method of running the affairs of the national Baptist convention—both meaning well. Knowing we are all here to stay "until death both us part," why not think first before harshly judging one another? Read and consider these seven facts; do what is best for the cause: Fact 1.-As for the commission, there is none. It is the executive board of the national Baptist convention with all the rights, powers and privileges of an executive board. Its creation and power were established by the convention at Nashville and Philadelphia. Fact 2.-This executive board is composed of the vice presidents of the various states, most of whom are presidents of their state conventions and are usually the best men of the states; the officers of the national convention, chairman and vice presidents of the national Baptist convention. These men have no personal ends to gain; in fact, they are our brethren and only hope to have transmitted to our denomination for religious purposes, property and good will, accumulated by these boards as planned. They are the executive commission for carrying out the purposes for which it was organized. Fact 3.—There are only two of our boards known as "national Baptist boards." Others, including our women, have been board members of national Baptist convention. Those known as national Baptist boards' are the creatures of the national Baptist convention also. The officers and members of the two national Baptist boards never intended disbandment, and happened so. When it happened, like confiding children, we did not correct it. Fact 4-By a careful reading of the charter it will be seen: A. The charter says in plain words what our present constitution implies. B. At present the national convention provides for the election of every member of the boards, through the state delegates. C. The boards so elected when organized (and this was intended to be done at the annual session of the convention) elect their officers. This has been done, followed by all but one board. D. All property owned by the boards is the property of their creators—the national Baptist convention—and under our orders, the order to dispose in the interest of any debt owed on any work so controlled by said board. Fact 5-The charter does not provide Washington as headquarters, as has been stated by a number of writers, but the convention "shall meet anywhere the body may decide by vote or bylaws, just as it has been doing for thirty-four years." B. The charter is not "so drastic" that the national convention shall have a constitution and bylaws; telling how its officers are to be elected and how a place and time of meeting shall be selected. Fact 6.—The seven incorporations are not perpetual; they die when we meet and adopt our constitution and bylaws. With us, the directors will be known as the ex-board of the national Baptist convention. We can let the selection of the board remember the election we will end of election by his state delegation, as a vice president of the national Baptist convention, whoever succeeds him, by the vote of his state, becomes a member of the executive committee, so with officers of the convention and boards; failure of election will fill their places with those who succeed them. Is not this fair? Then why should our readers lose their heads because of what seems prayless men? "In your patience possess ye your souls" are the words of Jesus. Fact 7.—The convention can decide in its new constitution that no president shall succeed himself at all, or not more than twice, or they can agree that he may be elected. The national Baptist convention at Chicago can enact that the executive committee shall consist of twenty-one members, seven of whom shall be elected every year, thus allowing fourteen to hold over from year to year. The national Baptist convention can say by its money given by the people for one purpose, another. And, indeed, to do otherwise will be dishonest. Now, brethren, let us cease biting and devouring each other. Let us prayerfully "ask wisdom of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not," and go to Chicago, not with carnal weapons nor in our own strength, but as servants of the Most High—go as men serving the interest of our people; as men looking to the God of the present and the future for guidance. "Cesar and Napoleon were great men. Where are they? Only dust. Only the good or evil they did lives after them. Oh, so many big talking men whom we know TWIN CITY STAR in associations and conventions, men who loved "prominence among the brethren," are gone and not remembered by us among whom they caused discord! All of these things are matters of the national convention, of which each of us is a humble member, so why lose our heads, show ourselves unfit to serve as pastors or in any other capacity as leaders among an all too excitable people, who will love, hate, help or hinder—largely on our advice? There is power in prayer. We tell our people about Daniel and the Hebrews being delivered through prayer. Now, as men, let us practice what we preach, and at Chicago preach what we should practice at home. WHEN IN THE T Be Sure an WOODSEY J PLACE COSMOPOLITA GRIL 40 E. THIRD ST Railroad Men's Night and Day Ph There is a story told of Mr. D. L. Moody, telling how he was led into international service. The fire in Chicago had destroyed his church and scattered his people. While waiting for the finishing of his new building he went to Europe to hear the leading preachers and to study their methods of work. On one Sunday morning he was invited to spend the day with one of the largest churches. At the forenoon service things seemed cold; everything was draggy until the great preacher regretted that he had an engagement for evening service. However, on returning to the evening service he found the house crowded. The services began about as the morning services ended, but along about the middle of the sermon the atmosphere completely changed. At the close an appeal was made to the unsaved, and to the utter surprise of the preacher a large number arose in response to the invitation. Mr. Moody was confused and concluded that the people did not understand him. So he asked again, "All of you who wish to become Christians please retire to the adjoining room." A number of those retiring became Christians, and a great revival broke out, resulting in the conversion of hundreds of happy souls. Mr. Moody sought the cause of this unusual awakening and traced it to the room of an, invalid member of the church, a Christian worker who for years had prayed that Mr. Moody might preach in her church. On that particular Sunday, having heard after the morning service from her sister that Mr. Moody had spoken that morning, this Christian intercessor, refusing to eat her midday meal, gave herself to prayer during the entire afternoon. It was the final tug in the long pull of years of intercession. It followed that this not only brought great blessings to this community, but placed Mr. Moody into a position of international leadership, made possible his widening spheres of influence and blessing throughout the world. Some Facts About Mound Bayou, Miss. The town of Mound Bayou, Miss. founded twenty-seven years ago by Isiah T. Montgomery, has grown in population to the number of 7,000, all members of our race, including the town officials. Among the business enterprises are twenty-three stores of various kinds, including two drug stores, a photograph gallery, an insurance, telephone facilities, schools and churches and a Baptist college. Exhibits from Mount Bayou will be shown at the Lincoln jubilee celebration to be held at Chicago from Aug. 23 to Sept. 16. Charles Banks, first vice president of the National Negro Business league, is one of the leading and most widely known citizens of the town. College Men Re-elect Byrd Prillerman. At the recent meeting of the Land Grant college conference held in Cinchnati, professor Byrd Prillerman, president of the West Virginia collegiate institute, was re-elected president of the conference, which meets annually. J. L. Russell is the vice president and J. H. Bluford is secretary-treasurer. Chautauqua Held at Los Angeles, Cal. The chief speakers at the People's Chautauqua, held at the Institutional church, Los Angeles, Rev. Alfred C. Williams, minister, from Aug. 8 to 15 inclusive, were the Rev. Drs. Charles T. Walker of Augusta, Ga., and John E. Ford of Jacksonville, Fla. A chorus of 200 voices rendered the music. "After the horse was gone" a cardon of watchmen was stationed around the national capitol to see to it that no more Holt bombs wrecked the place. A mere picket line would probably have prevented the first explosion. Spain puts a lid on discussing the European war in public. Even a cabin in Spain would now bridge our disappointment over that vanished castle of our dreams. Memory is said to be stronger in summer than in winter. What a blank, then, must the mind of the summer girl and fitting boarder be in winter. Where roadhouses are convenient on both sides of the deadly grade crossings the fact that motorists keep right on taking chances is no mystery. Home rule is a good political slogan when it stands for real self rule. But home bossism can be just as inefficient as the absentee variety. Probably more widowers than widows remarry because the widows discover that they are liked better as widows. In times like these the shadow of the Fourth of July cannot grow less. England's boasted mastery of the sea seems to stop at the waterline. WHEN IN THE TWIN CITIES Be Sure and Visit WOODSEY JEMESON'S PLACE. COSMOPOLITAN CAFE AND GRILL 40 E. THIRD ST., ST. PAUL Railroad Men's Headquarters Night and Day Phone Cedar 9128 SMOKE THE BEST 5C CIGAR Sight Draft W. S CONRAD CO., Distributors NO. 140. E. 6th ST., ST. PAUL. NO. 1. WEBTERN AVE., MINN. Peterson, The Druggist 1501 Washington Ave. So. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS. He Sollicits You/ Patronage. SPECIAL SAMPLE SHOES. POPULAR PRICED SHOE REPAIRING. WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT. 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I Tell You Folks You are missing don't have in DYER PLAYER You are missing it badly if you don't have in your home a 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 41-43SOUTH S and get one to ments may ROOT & B 403-5-7 NICO Women's Fashion Popular COATS, SUITS, DRESS MILLINERY, GLOVE UNDER GO TO THE METROPOLITAN MUSIC CO. 41-43SOUTH SIXTH STREET and get one today. Easy payments may be arranged Women's Fashionable Apparel at Popular Prices COATS, SUITS, DRESSES, WAISTS, SKIRTS, MILLINERY, GLOVES, HOSIERY and UNDERWEAR EQUAL RIGHTS IN FRANCE. The Diagne Bill Gives Military Privileges to All Alike. Paris.—The chamber of deputies in this city has three colored deputies representing the colonies from which they are sent by the suffrage of their fellow citizens. A dispatch from Paris recently says that the race and color question that was raised in the French chamber of deputies by the bill of the Negro deputy, M. D. Diagn, representing Senegal, providing for the extension of general compulsory military service in France to colonial municipalities whose inhabitants enjoy French citizenship, was presented in numerous new lights and complications at the session of the chamber. The question of how to apportion a pension in cases of polygamist Senegalese leaving several widows proved a poser for the deputies. The minister of war and the military committees of the chamber approved the general provisions of the Diagne bill, which provide for the incorporation with the regular French forces of the Senegalese subject to compulsory service. The action of the committee was immediately attacked by Deputy Labrou, who pictured the difficulties arising from the presence in the French army of soldiers unable to speak French and of different religion and social customs. Deputy Labrouse also raised the question of confusion in the payment of pensions to the widows of polygamous Senegalese. He proposed an amendment providing for the incorporation of such troops in native regiments entitled to pensions and the other rights of French citizens. The speaker was frequently interrupted by protests from the Negro Deputies Diagne, Lagrosilliere of Martinique and Candace and Bolsneuf of Guadeloupe, Lagrosilliere crying amid frantic applause, "our fellow citizens ask only to be allowed to serve the mother country, for which they already have poured out their blood." Paul Deschanel, president of the chamber, was forced to quell the tumult by declaring that the entire chamber felt "the same respect and the same love for all, whatever their race or religion, who are fighting under the folds of the tricolored flag." Deputy Labrouse insisted on the special regiments for Senegalese who do not speak French. Deputy Bolsneuf interrupted, crying, "I then demand a special regiment for Frenchmen unable to read and write." Deputy Diagne then obtained the floor and made an eloquent appeal on behalf of the blacks, reviewing the part they had played in conquering the French colonial empire. "For eleven months the Senegalese have demanded to be allowed to serve France," he said; "if they haven't been permitted to do so it is the fault of the minister of war." Deputy Diagne said that the widows of soldiers ought to receive pensions even when there were several, but he added: "Native soldiers are not as rich as the average French soldier, who is also poor and therefore has only one wife. Polygamy is a luxury of wealth." Alexandre Millerand, minister of war, said the Diagne bill seemed to meet the wishes of a majority of the colonials and urged its passage. The bill was passed without change. g it badly if you your home a BROS' PIANO TO THE MUSIC CO. SIXTH STREET day. Easy pay- be arranged HAGEMAN BOLLET AVENUE onable Apparel at or Prices SES, WAISTS, SKIRTS, VES, HOSIERY and RWEAR How the National League Helps Boys During the past four years the National League on Urban Conditions among our people has provided summer camp accommodations for 582 boys. The lads attend in groups of about twenty-five for two weeks at a time. The average cost per day for each boy is 48 cents. The headquarters of the league are at 2308 Seventh avenue, New York. Mr. Eugene Knickle Jones is the associate director of the national organisation, which has branches in several southern cities. The northern summer camp is located at Verona Lake, not far from Montclair, N. J. WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY MAKES GREAT PROGRESS Authorized as One of Ohio's Institutions For Training Teachers. The combined normal and industrial department of the Wilberforce (O. university has been placed on the ap proved list of state normal schools. This announcement was made recently after an inspection by Mr. Williams from the office of the state superintendent of instruction. This result is one which the G. K. and I. department, under Superintendent William A. Joiner, has been working for a number of years. The course was formerly too short to place the school on the accredited list, but it was finally brought up to the required standard. Graduates of the normal department are now entitled to four years' provisional certificate without examination, and after twenty-four months of successful teaching they are entitled to a life certificate good in thirty-five states. Now that the state department of public instruction has given this department full recognition as one of the state's authorized institutions for training teachers, the legislature of Ohio has determined to properly equip the normal and industrial department for its work. The legislature, which recently adjourned its session, made liberal appropriations for this department of work at Wilberforce. There will be erected shops, a building, a gymnasium, water system, hospital and a recitation building. These additional buildings will make Wilberforce one of the best equipped plants among the institutions for Negro youths. In the past five years the normal and vocational work at Wilberforce university has been greatly strengthened under an increased faculty, and the work will be kept up to the standard. This institution also has the distinction of being the only Negro institution with a military department under direct charge of the United States government. Lieutenant Benjamin O. Davis of the famous Tenth United States cavalry is military instructor. The normal and industrial department is under Superintendent William A. Joiner, formerly director of the teachers' training school of Howard university. Washington Professor Joiner is doing a splendid work at Wilberforce university. He is a man well qualified for the position which he holds. --- PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 305—So. Fifth Street Minneapolis Minneapolis Entered in the Post Office at Minneapolis as second class matter. 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New York.—Ministers of fifteen churches, members of the Baptist Church Union of Greater New York, at its regular meeting for August, adopted the following resolutions condemning mob rule in the south and with special reference to the recent lynching of Will Stanley at Temple, Tex. Whereas, We have observed from the columns of the New York daily papers another unlawful, inhuman and fliendish crime committed by the white citizens composed of men, women and children in the public square of Temple, Tex., of the murder of the three Grimes children, the law, as prisoner, a colored man by the name, Will Stanley, charged with the murder of the three Grimes children, thereby defeating the ends of the court of justice in its mission and the unlawful taking of human life in the most savage way known, thereby robbing the prisoners of the city, and dering the constitution of this country; and Whereas, We believe that this and other similar, unlawful and inhuman acts of any people are steps backward in the development of civilization in this age and country; and Whereas, We as law abiding citizens positively and unreservedly condemn crime of whatever nature by whomsoever it may be committed regardless of race or whoever the sars gone by have looked to our life to protect us, we protect superiority for higher ideals in society and religion, we are pained with regret to say that our hopes have utterly failed, and now we conclude "our only hope is in God" when we note such unpleasant happenings as this which blot our civilisation and we have been called upon to puta. However, we still believe some way or other that it is our bounded duty to trust and protect the government, to which we have proved our loyalty and ideality by pouring out our life's blood on every battlefield and in every war. Not only that, but we have been called upon to render from the time our forefathers landed here until now, and we are as willing now to do as ever if we are treated and protected like other citizens. We believe confidently that the majority of the people of this country are willing to accord to us those rights and amenities to the law that the nation, and that is all we ask and all we want: Therefore, Be it resolved, that we, as members of the Baptist Church Union of Greater New York, pastors of fifteen regular Baptist churches composing this compact, in general mass meeting assemble and unanimously agree to petition to the chief executive of the nation, Hon. Wilson, the president of the United States, who is unanimously indicted and impartial judgment we believe and in whose Christian principles we have faith, asking that he will use his interest in behalf of the millions of defenseless colored people who are at the mercy of just that class of people who unlawfully took from the officers Will Stanley, who was burned and shot to death in the public square at Temple, Tex. Re- THE BAPTIST UNION OF GREATER THE BAPTIST UNION OF GREATER NEW YORK. M. B. HUCLESS, President. H. ARTHUR BOOKER, Corresponding Secretary. Tillers of the Soll to Meet In Chicago. The national farmers' congress to be held in Chicago during the Lincoln jubilee celebration, which opened on Sunday, Aug. 22, will be attended by tillers of the soil from all parts of the country. Among the leading topics to be discussed will be selecting seed and soil, the best way to grow cotton and tobacco, cost of operating a one horse farm, fruit growing, cattle and stock raising on the farm and kindred subjects. National Association on the Qui Vive. The National Association For the Advancement of Colored People contemplates staging a play with civil war scenes to counteract the evil influence exerted by moving picture shows designed to create ill feeling between white and colored people. Recent Outbreaks of Lawlessness Disgrace to Nation, Says Boston Traveler. Under the caption "Georgia Lynch Law and the South" the Boston Traveler in an editorial in its issue of Wednesday, Aug. 18, says: "Georgia's latest outbreak of savagery and blood lusting, the lynching of Leo Frank, making at least nine lynchings that have taken place in that state so far this year, is quite enough to challenge the nation's attention and make it ask. 'Are the people of Georgia fit to be trusted with the task of governing themselves? "But, while the lynching spirit seems to be rampant and constant in Georgia, most of the southern states are tarred with the same stick that morally debauches 'the Empire State of the South.' The universal loyalty and faithfulness with which the Negroes protected the women of the Confederacy during the years of the civil war were forgotten when Abraham Lincoln set them free and left them at the mercy of their late masters, who were embittered because of the defeat they had suffered at the hands of the north. "No excuse for inflicting punishment was overlooked. Everything was done to show that the Negro released from bondage was a menace to society and that the north had made a great mistake. One particular and terrible crime was seized upon as a justification for inflicting sudden punishment upon its perpetrator. That was worked to the limit and still is. But it failed to offer enough holidays for the blood lusters, and so it has come to pass that Negroes are lynched for the most trivial of alleged offenses, many of which they never commit. "Most of the thirty-five lynchings reported this year have been due to alleged thefts of cotton or hogs or hens. Furthermore, as the lynching habit grows it takes less account of the color of the victims than it used to. Of the thirty-five lynchings reported this year eleven have been white men. Where is this blood lust to stop? Should lynchings longer be considered the 'business' of the states indulging in them? The standing of the nation is lowered before the eyes of the world because of them. "Is it not time for the whole nation to note the dangerous and humiliating trend of things and to say Georgia and other bloodthirsty states, 'You must adopt the ways of civilized lands?' And is it not time, if this demand passes unheeded, to enforce it by federal power?" SAMUEL WILLIAMS' VIEWS. Questions Wisdom of Georgia's Proposed Color Line Law For Teachers. There is much logic in the article of Mr. Samuel Williams of Windsor, Vt., with reference to the attitude of the Georgia legislature toward white teachers in schools for colored people. Mr. Williams says: I learned through the newspapers recently that a measure had been passed by one branch of the legislature of the state of Georgia barring white teachers from colored schools. For the honor of that state, the nation and the constitution it is to be hoped it will fail to become a law, as it certainly could not be classed as constructive legislation such as the age and the times demand. After the civil war, when things became somewhat settled, many white ladies in the south, being reduced in circumstances, entered schools that had been established for colored children as teachers. Some had been large slave owners, and their object was not purely mercenary. They desired to repair in part the damage done by the cruel system of which they had formed a part. They began their labors, it is true, with no very high opinion of the mental capacity of the Negro, but soon learned to love their work, and in many instances showed tender solicitude for those under their care, visited them in sickness and personally sought the tardy and delinquent. During my later school years it was my good fortune to have as teachers three ladies of the class to which I refer, and when I was about to leave school it was one of these who grasped my hand and bade me godsped. While I remember with deepest gratitude the great benefits I had received in my earlier years from that noble band of men and women of the north who came down to the south, braving abuse from the rabble and ostracism from the thoughtless people of that section, I am glad to offer my humble testimony to the zeal and devotion of those southern white women. Their mantle may have fallen on others who today even in the state of Georgia may be laboring side by side with the good men and women from the north who are successfully striving to prepare the Negro more fully to discharge the high responsibilities of American citizenship. Soon this nation may be called upon as the champion of liberty to make good our claim by representing to the world a bold and undivided front, but how shall we do so while 10,000,000 of loyal citizens are ruthlessly and continually discriminated against? What we need at this time as never before are such measures as tend to harmonize the various elements that enter into the development of that liberty of which Lincoln spoke at Gettysburg. At His Best. Blobbs - The doctor told Guzzler drinking was the very worst thing he could do. Slobbs - I guess that doctor didn't know Guzzler or he would have realised that drinking is the best thing he does - Philadelphia Record. TWIN CITY STAR WOMAN OF RARE MENTAL POWERS Graduates at Head of Class at the New York Medical College and Hospital For Women—Receives Appointment as Interne at Hospital For Women In Syracuse, N. Y. By N. BARNETT DODSON. East Orange, N. J. — Among the young women of the north, and particularly in New Jersey, who have won wide distinction in the high schools and colleges is Miss Isabella Vandervall of this town. From a child Miss Vandervall has shown unusual ability in every subject for study in all branches of the public and high school system which she has entered. Her career in the grammar and high schools here through her graduation from each is a bright chapter of intellectual ascendancy rarely found in the student life of a child of any race. When Miss Isabella Vandervall and her sister, Irene, graduated from the East Orange high school with the class of 1910 an attempt was made to exclude them from participation in the graduating class social function. Of this unjust act the Newark (N. J.) Evening News in an editorial in which it also referred to the high honors won 1930 ISABELLA VANDERVALL, M. D. by Estella Gibbs of Hoboken, N. J., and a Mr. Johnson of the Jersey City (N. J.) high school, said: "Instances of the same kind are not numerous, and yet they can be found in practically all the large cities of this state. If the colored pupils do not capture the highest honors as did those of Hoboken and Jersey City a goodly proportion of them prove, to be energetic, studious, mentally capable and quite as competent to pursue the courses of study as are the white children. So far as public school education is concerned, there is no color line in New Jersey and no withholding of honors' fairly won by industry and application. "Judging from the recent action of the June graduating class of the East Orange high school in attempting to exclude the Misses Isabella and Irene Vandervall, members of the class, from participating in the class dances, it would seem that sentiment in favor of intelligence, honesty and high moral character has suddenly undergone a radical change. "The young ladies in question are the daughters of Mr. James N. Vandervall, a well known and highly respected business man of East Orange. He is the owner of the Essex Steam Carpet Cleaning works and owns other valuable property besides." Miss Vandervail was only sixteen when she graduated from the East Orange high school. Not being of eligible age to enter a medical college, she did postgraduate work at the high school in East Orange for one term. Miss Vandervail completed her medical course at the New York Medical college, New York city, in June, with high honors. She was awarded the prize for having maintained the highest efficiency of any student in her class during the entire course of four years. Her average was 97.8 per cent. The graduation exercises of the New York Medical College and Hospital For Women were held in the Astor galleries of the Waldorf-Astoria. Miss Vandervall received her honors with the grace of modesty which has characterized her actions throughout her student career. She is the only woman of our race who has graduated from the New York Medical College and Hospital For Women during the fifty-two years of its existence. Not only did Miss Vandervall win the prize at the recent June commencement, but she has been awarded a prize at the end of the term for the past three years and has also stood at the head of a class of ten women and was the youngest student in her class. She has been appointed as an interne at the hospital for women and children at Syracuse, New York. Miss Vandervall entered upon her new duties at the hospital in Syracuse the first week in July. The whole race is proud of her notable achievements. THE MORAL PHASE OF NEGRO LIFE. 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.—Abraham Lincoln. SIX GOOD REASONS Why You Should Join The National Association for the Advancement of Colored 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. 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