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MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL ective Page VOL. 6 Single Copies 5 Cents Mr. Rahn has taken an interest in politics for many years. He was a Roosevelt delegate to the Republican National convention in 1912. The friendship between Colonel Roosevelt and Mr. Rahn is such that a special significance is given to his filing at this time, especially as Mr. Rahn recently met the Colonel in the east and went over the situation in Minnesota with him. Miles Bertha Conde Delivers Instructive Address: Noted Virginia School The name Hampton when applied to the Hampton (Va.) Normal and Agricultural institute is a name to be conjured with. From this school went possibly the first, and certainly the best, prepared group of colored teachers who served faithfully in the country schools not many years after the close of the civil war. The influence of the Hampton institute has been and is a blessing to humanity. One of the most recent and helpful additions to the institute is a branch of the Young Women's Christian association. It has brought some interesting speakers to the school. Recently Miss Bertha Conde, senior student secretary of the National Y. M. C. A. board, spoke to the school at the chapel service. She told the students a little about the World's Student Christian federation, which is composed of students in all parts of the world, and urged them to give in their lives the answer to the question which people everywhere are asking today. "What is there in Jesus Christ!" Miss Conde said that Christ is on trial today, as he was in Pilate's time. As Pilate had the power to release him or to crucify him, so have we, and we must decide which we are going to do. Pilate heard voices saying things against Christ, "and their voices prevailed." Ambition, pride and selfishness are the voices that drown the call of Christ today, and we must not let them prevail, but must come out clearly and allow him to be the greatest power in our lives. INDICATIONS OF RAGE SOLIDARITY GOOD RESULTS OBTAINED. Brief Review of Leading Events Among Afro-Americans Shows Remarkable Work Along Many Lines of Activity—Great Work of Dr. J. E. Spingarn. By N. BARNETT DODSON. New York.—Civilization is the altruistic fruition of the ages and rests upon man's unselfish service to man, says Dr. C. V. Roman of Nashville, Tenn. He also says that faith in man is as important as faith in God and that faith in God unaccompanied by faith in man is an injury, not a benefit, to human society. This is a broad statement, with a truth as broad as its meaning from whatever point of view we may discuss it. In relation to the efforts and achievements of the colored race in America Dr. Roman's paseit is applicable to the letter. Efficiency, preparedness and service are leading elements and essentials in the progress of nations, races and individuals toward the higher and better things of this life. The past year (1915) was one of great effort and struggle in many directions among our people and along many lines for racial betterment. Without the qualities of manhood and spiritual attitude such as we find in Dr. Roman's declaration our race could never have recorded to its credit the marvelous progress which we see and read of within the short period of fifty years as free Americans. Spingarn Makes Plea For Square Deal In the effort for equal legal rights and the enforcement of the law alike to all, without regard to race or color, the first gunshot of the year was fired by Dr. Joel E. Spingarn, chairman of the board of directors of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People. Dr. Spingarn made a tour of several of the western states, which lasted through the month of January. In Chicago, Columbus, Dayton and Cleveland, O., and at Indianapolis, Ind., he spoke before the chambers of commerce and other organized business groups of prominent and influential white men on the necessity of using their influence on the side of justice for our people and in the matter of giving them an equal chance and equal pay for the same kind of labor as other groups of Americans receive. Dr. Spingarn created much favorable sentiment in our behalf. From Jan. 1 to the end of April Editor William Monroe Trotter of the Boston Guardian toured many of the northern and western states, speaking in the large cities against race segregation. On this tour Mr. Trotter told how a committee appointed by the Equal Rights league, of which I was chairman, made a visit in November, 1914, to Washington and there laid the matter of race segregation in the government departments before the president. The result of the conference created a national sensation from the fact that for the first time since this unjust practice had been put in force it was admitted that such a practice existed. Mr. Trotter received much praise and some criticism for the part which he took in this interview with the president. Public sentiment finally decided that it was an act in behalf of human rights and American citizenship, which were above the selfish motives of any individual and that it was performed in a legal, orderly manner and was therefore justifiable. Dr. Just Wine Spingarm Medal. The big event for the month of February was the annual meeting of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, held at Ethical Culture hall, New York. At this meeting Governor Charles S. Whitman of New York awarded to Dr. Ernest Everett Just, head of the department of physiology at Howard university, the first Spingarm gold medal. This trophy, which costs $100, is offered annually by Dr. Joel E. Spingarm, chairman of the board of directors of the above named association, to the man or woman of African descent and American citizenship who shall have made the highest achievement during the preceding year in any field of elevated or honorable human endeavor. Responding to the call of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington for a national health campaign the third week in March, over two-thirds of the large organizations of various objects and (Continued to fourth page) 1930 Who Has Just Filed as Candidate for Delegate at Large to the Republican National Convention. A. A. D.-Rahn of Minneapolis, close personal friend of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, has filed as a candidate for delegate-at-large to the Republican National Convention. Mr. Rahn has filed under the Cummins column. The filing of Mr. Rahn created quite a stir in political circles. Early in the winter it was considered likely that Mr. Rahn would take charge of the circulation of petitions to place the name of Colonel Roosevelt on the primary ballot. The former president requested that his name be not entered in the primary fight, however. Mr. Rahn was born at Valpariso, Indiana, Oct. 9, 1875. He came to Minnesota in 1880 and has lived here ever since. He was educated in the public schools in Minneapolis. For 13 years he was connected with the Hardwood Manufacturing Company of Minneapolis. He then went into business for himself. Mr. Rahn is interested in lumbering and farming, having a large farm north of Bemidjj, where he has a herd of 60 head of cattle. He is interested in banks at Baudette, Williams and Davton. Mr. Rahn is essentially a Minnesota product and has taken a keen interest in all thngs pertaining to the development of the state. He is a member of the general committee having in charge the campaign for Amendment No.1, which provides for a revolving fund to be used for the development of northern Minnesota. INFLUENCE OF HAMPTON. SEGREGATION IN EDUCATION FOSTERS RACE PREJUDICE, Philadelphia Tribune Sees Danger In Stressing Vocational Training. The Philadelphia Tribune sees danger in the putting of too much stress on vocational training for colored youth as against the opportunities offered for academic or higher education. The Tribune says: At the Thomas Durham public school, Sixteenth and Lombard streets, the largest segregated school in this city, it has been definitely settled that the introduction of vocational training for at least 400 of the 1,200 pupils that attend that school will begin next January. If the experiment succeeds a similar course will in all probability follow in each of the fourteen separate schools throughout the city. While the gradual return of the distinctive segregated schools in this city seems inevitable, there seems to be a growing sentiment, nevertheless, on the part of a large majority of colored citizens in opposition to the continual growth. They view it with alarm, and many regard the proposed innovation of vocational training as a direct blow at the aspiration for higher education and a more general acceptance by them in the north of Dr. Booker T. Washington's idea that industrial education is best for at least the next century. The intelligent people of color know that separate schools are breeders of race prejudice; that such schools serve to create a spirit of disrespect in the mind of one class for the other. The question is asked and even now awaits an answer. How may one foster the spirit of genuine good will between classes educated in separate schools? The division of classes, or races, if you please, in so called public schools is not only unfair to the taxpayer, white and colored alike, because it is bound in due season to increase their burdens, but it also gives an impetus to race prejudice. The intelligent colored citizen travels and observes that in every city where the separate school system is in vogue race hatred has grown apace. Doubtless intelligent white citizens know this to be true and are anxious to do everything in their power to encourage the growth of race hatred, hence are desirous of adding any feature in the public school curriculum that tends toward that end. Whether or not the system begun in this city in 1881, when the law enforcing the creation of mixed schools was passed, has been a success or failure after an experiment of a quarter of a century seems not to be the question, but rather it seems to be the thought of the school authorities to fit the colored boy and girl for work, as they realize how exceedingly difficult it is for the colored youth after graduation to obtain, in the open competition of trade, such occupational relation to society as will give him a chance to earn a livelihood. But even after graduation the colored youth who has been given the chance to work alongside of the white boy at his trade has a better opportunity to demonstrate his ability and build up a strong line of friendship with members of the dominant race than he could possibly have in a segregated school. WOMEN VOTE IN 33 STATES Have Full Suffrage In Eleven, Partial in Twenty-eight. There are just fifteen states in the Union in which no women vote for anything whatever. There are eleven full suffrage states and one other state where women vote for president. There are twenty-one other states in which women have a partial right to vote—generally for members of school boards. "So in two-thirds of the United States," says the Independent, "the question is no longer, 'Shall women vote?' It is rather, 'Shall women who vote for this be allowed to vote for that as well?' And in one quarter of the states even that searching question has been answered in the affirmative. "Let us face the issue squarely. "Since women may vote on child education, why not on child labor?" "Since women may have a hand in the spending of public moneys for hiring school teachers, why not for employing food inspectors? "If women are to vote at all, they should vote in all states. If woman's place is in the home, it is as bad for her to take a place in a school board as in a health board." 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. 1912 by American Press Association GOLONEL ROOSEVELT. THE NEXT REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT. The choice of the Star for president is Theodore Roosevelt. We believe him to be the choice o: the rank and file of true Republicans. FRANCIS SECURES BIG VERDICT. W. T. Francis, a prominent Negro attorney of St. Paul secured a verdict of $2,500.00 in the personal injury case of John Rachac vs. Joseph J. Trentor last Wednesday. Rachac was struck by an automobile driven by Trenton last June. WALTER SMITH ACQUITTED. Walter Smith, Jr., was acquitted on a charge of robbery in the district court this week. He proved an alibi. Edmund Newcom and Olin Vine were brought from the State Reformatory and testified that Smith was innocent. Atty. B. S. Smith made a creditable fight for the accused and showed that a confession had been forced from Smith by Capt. Weare and Detective Passolt by threats and abusive language. NEGRO GETS FORTY YEARS FOR MURDER. Springfield, III., Feb. 13—Clarence ("Big Boy") Mitchell, a police character, was found guilty of the murder of Steve Duncan by a jury in the Sangamon county court here yesterday. His punishment was fixed at 40 years imprisonment. Both were negroes. The killing occurred during a quarrel over a dice game. DEATH OF HENRY MOSELY Mr. Henry Mosely, one of the old residents of this city died this week after a stroke of paralysis. He was a well known club man, having owned for many years the Jessamine Club. He was a faithful member of Ames Lodge of Elks. He was well known in New York City, where he resided about 30 years ago, having returned there about four years ago where he managed a club. Services were held Thursday at Bethesda Church. Mr. Edw. Stewart arranged his burial. CAUSE OF THE EUROPEAN WAR John E. Bruce "Grit" Attributes It to Sin and Selfishness. The root of sin is selfishness, and selfishness is at the bottom of the present war, which is devastating Europe, says John E. Bruce "Grit" of Yonkers, N. Y. Selfishness is the mother of greed, avarice, inordinate desire and all unrighteousness. Its other names are benevolent assimilation and covetousness. A good many people would like to enjoy the fruits of Christianity without having the root of Christianity in their philosophy. Some of the stronger races have made the attempt, and they have failed. Christianity may not be said to be a failure in America for the reason that it has never been given a fair trial by those who profess to have a monopoly of it. They have never really practiced it nor accepted what it teaches. Until it has been given a fair trial it were well to suspend judgment on it. That which now passes for Christianity is a libel upon that which Jesus Christ, its Founder, taught and practiced 1900 years ago, for it embraced in its broad folds men of every race and nation and recognized God as our common Father and all men as brethren. Modern Christianity does not go quite as far as this. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR mnn Historical Books LABORS IN MANY GOOD MOVEMENTS Success of Rev. Dr. L. L. Downing at Roanoke, Va. Minister of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in Thrifty Virginia Town Evinces a Deep Interest in Municipal Affairs—Member of Odd Fellows, Masons and Organization Society. Roanoke, Va.—One of the important factors in racial development in this section of the country is the Rev. Dr. L. L. Downing, pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church, probation officer and vice president of the Virginia Negro Organization society. He is making his contribution to the race along practical lines. The Rev. Mr. Downing claims as his birthplace Lexington, Va., where he was born just a few years before the surrender of Lee, so that after the emancipation of the slaves and the schoolroom was thrown open to the little room and girls of our race he was just old enough to be among the first to get into the public schools of Lexington. He was a diligent student and made good use of his time. Being anx- REV. L. L. DOWNING, D. D. lous to further prepare himself for his life's work, he entered Lincoln university. It was while in the preparatory department of Lincoln that the ability of young Downing was manifested. For four years he stood at the head of his class, and his general average was so high during the four years that he was given a scholarship in the college department. He made good in his work and in 1889 graduated from the college department with honors. He felt that he was called to the work of the gospel ministry and at the same time felt a call to prepare for that work and entered the Theological seminary, determined to make ample preparation for his calling. He graduated from the theological department of Lincoln in 1894. While he was a student in the theological department he taught Latin for two years in the preparatory department of the same institution. He was considered a good instructor and was offered a permanent place in the schoolroom, but preferred to follow his calling. He received from Lincoln the degree of bachelor of arts, bachelor of sacred theology, and in 1906 the institution conferred on him the degree of doctor of divinity. Dr. Dowling was not without class honors, for in 1887 he won the sophomore gold medal for the delivery of an original oration. Finishing his school work, he found his way to Roonnoke, Va., where he took charge of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church in 1894 and has remained its minister ever since. In July of 1894, when he took charge of the church, it was a small mission with seven members, but prospects were bright for a larger membership. The services were then held in a hall on Sixth avenue, but now the congregation owns a beautiful church building on Fifth avenue, entirely free of debt. Speaking of racial development, Dr. Dowling has figured in the affairs of state and has been for the past nineteen years a member of the Republican city committee, being the only member of his race in that body; hence when it comes to the affairs of the city he ably represents our people. It is not surprising that he should be appointed the first probation officer, and he is doing his work so well that it has caused the city officials to take special notice of his work. In the fraternal organizations he is an Odd Fellow and was for a long time district grand master, and now he is the grand master of Masons for Virginia, to which position he was elected at the last session, held in Fredericksburg. He is being heard from in the fraternity, rendering great service to the craft. Dr. Downing has the distinction of being a commissioner to the general assembly of the Presbyterian church three times in succession and has been for a number of times moderator of the presbytery. OUR SUCCESS IN MUSIC. James Reese Europe Gives Secret of High Standard Attained. New York.—In reply to a correspondent of the New York Evening Sun who asked the question, "Why does society prefer the Negro musician?" Mr. James Reese Europe, the well known composer and orchestra leader, says: This is a question recently asked by one of your correspondents whose letter on the subject was the subject of editorial comment in a recent issue of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. If the Negro musician enjoys any preference at all he does not enjoy it solely because of his color. In this occupation, as in all other desirable ones here in America, the Negro's color is a handicap, and wherever he achieves success he does so in the face of doubly severe competition. In certain branches of his occupation the Negro musician has been successful—in furnishing entertainment at dinner parties, receptions and other social functions similar in character, and in furnishing dance music. For work of the former kind his services have always been in demand because of his unfalling good nature, his genial, kindly humor and his versatility. Until recently those who engaged in this work were for the most part untrained musicians who relied solely on their natural talents for success. In the last few years, however, a new type of Negro musician has appeared. His appearance is due to the widespread popularity of the so called modern dances and the consequent demand for dance music of which the distinguishing characteristic is an eccentric tempo. Such music usually takes the form of a highly syncopated melody, which in the early period of its development was known as "ragtime" music. Since the dance is born of music it is quite apparent that the modern dance is a creature of the syncopated melody. Thus a new field has been opened to musicians in which this new type of Negro musician has succeeded. His success has been due to his efficiency, and his efficiency is due to several facts. He is a natural musician and throws himself into the spirit of his work with spontaneous enthusiasm, so that the music rendered by a Negro orchestra rarely has the mechanical quality which is fatal to dancing. The Negro has a superior sense of rhythm, peculiarly adapting him for dance music. The art of playing the modern syncopated music is to him a natural gift. He excels in the use of the guitar, banjo and mandolin, instruments which are now being generally adopted by orchestras playing dance music to obtain the "thrum-thrum" effect and the eccentric, accentuated beat so desirable in dance music, and he was the first to discover the availability of these instruments for such purpose. In addition to his natural talent in the above respects the modern Negro musician is well trained in his art. He reads readily, memorizes marvelously well, interprets naturally and not o.l.y understands the principles of technique in the use of his instrument, but is remarkably skillful in execution, as is to be expected, when one considers that the Negro possesses a rare faculty for arts requiring physical skill. Perhaps it is fair to say that the Negro has contributed to American music whatever distinctive quality it possesses. Certainly he is the originator of the highly syncopated melody so much in favor today. It is therefore only natural that the Negro musician should interpret this music best. Some years ago in Cole J. Johnson's show, of which the writer was musical director, there was a number containing a peculiarly syncopated passage which not a single white orchestra ever succeeded in playing correctly, while colored orchestras played it without effort, unconscious of its intricacies. Such preference as the Negro musician may enjoy is therefore due to efficiency which is the result of a natural inheritance. It is also true that he is applying himself to the serious study of his music. Many of the members of orchestras are arrangers and composers. There are ten or fifteen such men in this city who have attained a high place in their profession. 5c SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR SMOKE THE RELIABLE ST. PAUL REPRESENTATIVE. Pred. D. McCracken. 410 Court Block, St. Paul. SOCIAL NEWS EDITOR, Miss Clara Lucas, 506 Boston Block, Minneapolis. RAILROAD MEN'S NEWS, Stephen Springer, Milwaukee Depot, Minneapolis. Send your notes to us by Wednes- day A. M. Send your subscription now. Patronize those business houses, who request your patronage through your paper. McDew is asking YOU a question. Have you read it? It is in our col- umns. SPECIAL NOTICE Send all Social Correspondence to Miss Clara Lucas, 506 Boston Block. Phone Nic. 1873. THE FORUM RECEPTION. There was a large attendance at the Publicity Reception of the Minneapolis Sunday Forum on Wednesday eve. at St. Peter A. M. E. Church—which was the result of an effort to "Get-together" the Negroes of Minneapolis. An impromptu program was arranged. The speakers were Pres. W. M. Smith, Mrs. Ione E. Gibbs, Geo. W. Holbert, Rev. T. B. Stovall, Chas. Sumner Smith, Atty. W. R. Williams and Atty. R. Skinner. The president outlined the value of the Forum as a civic body and urged co-operation along all lines for race advancement, and his remarks were a keynote which met a responsive chord in the subsequent speakers. Patronage of Negro enterprises, civic, moral and educational uplift, and individual preparedness were among the urgent needs, advocated as the work of the Forum. It was a revival of the spirit of civic and social harmony and a welcome to strangers. All lodges and social organizations were represented. Light refreshments were served under the management of Mrs. I. S. Bogie, assisted by Misses Alice Marshall and Eva and Lady Walker, all active Forum workers. The Young Girl's Beneficial Club rendered valuable assistance in receiving and serving. The musical numbers were instrumental selections by Mrs. W. B. Sensabough, and Miss Marianne Jeffrey. The dramatic readings of Mrs. Grace Mann and Miss Eva Walker were heartily aplaused. The Chairman of the Committee on arrangements, Mr. W. C. Jeffrey, was well pleased with the result of the meeting. He was ably assisted by Mr. Oscar Price and The Star. It is the purpose of the Forum to arrange to present the notable speakers of the race to the people of Minneapolis, among the first being Major John R. Lynch, Maj. R. R. Morton, Professors Scarborough and Richard Greener, that we may receive information, inspiration and encouragement to do those things best for ourselves as a race. REV. MURRELL TO SPEAK. MOUND BUILDING AS INDIVIDUALS, will be the subject of the address of Rev. B. N. Murrell, of St. Paul, at the Forum meeting at Bethesda Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 20, at 3:30 P. M. Mrs. Sallie Bolden of Chicago is the guest of Mrs. Wm. Helm, 3115 Columbus Ave. REV. (?) MALONE IN THE TOILS. W. T. Malone, who has been the subject of many escapades, was extradicted and taken to Waterloo, Ia. on a charge of embezzelment. He is accused of getting away with the funds of the A. M. E. Church. Malone was a hard proposition while here, but evaded a conviction. May he receive justice. Mrs. Nellie Kellum has been quite ill for the past week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. Houston, 2924 Pleasant Ave. Little Houston is also under the doctor's care. The three days' Carnival held at the new Union Hall in St. Paul, was a grand affair and largely attended. On Wednesday night Miss Elenor Barksdale was crowned Queen of the Carnival. Miss Jessie Beard, Queen of the young "Boosters" Club. Mrs. J. L. Gibson is at the University Hospital undergoing an operation for appendicitis. One Store Only ZION CHURCH REVIVAL MEET- INGS. Zion Baptist Church is planning a two weeks' Revival Meeting to begin about Feb. 20th. Rev. M. W. Witers. Pastor and members desire the cooperation of all Christians and extend a cordial invitation to everyone to attend their services each meeting. Mrs. Mary Mosely Witers, wife of Rev. Witers, is home from the Northwestern Hospital, where she has been for two weeks, having underone a minor operation; and is progressing rapidly. DOOR-Open at 3. P. M. Excellent Program—Choice Music. Begins at 3:30. Come earlier to meet each other, and welcome the desirable strangers, who are coming to make good in Minneapolis. There is no truth in the rumor that all the Negro waiters will be dismissed from the New Athletic Club. Mrs. L. D. Bray has offered her services to assist in the organization of a chorus in connection with the Forum, under Director W. C. Jeffrey. She is a musician of rare ability, and a representative of Fisk University. Her offer was readily accepted with many others. ELK'S ANNUAL SMOKER. Ames Lodge of Elks of Minneapolis will, as usual, give their friends their annual treat on Feb. 29th, at their Lodge rooms. Invitations are issued and a grand time will be had. Hospitality will reign supreme and is expected that during the administration of the efficient Exalted Ruler Geo. Bryant, many new members will be added to Ames' antlered herd. Mr. James R. Charleston, who has been residing in St. Paul past few years, has returned to his home in Portland, Ore., to remain. Mr. Charleston is a member of one of the oldest families in St. Paul, but he has decided to reside in Portland at 931 Rodney Ave. Mr. James Cunningham of Chicago Ave., has recovered from his recent illness. He will leave in about two weeks for his birthplace, Manchaster, Va., and eastern points. Among the new arrivals is a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Orie C. Hall, of St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul. Atty. J. P. Anderson of 272 St. Anthony Ave., iss critically ill. Mrs. S. J. Bellesene, of Charles St. is confined to her home with broken arm received by a fall on the icy sidewalk. Mrs. B. C. Archer is out again after being confined to her home with a nervous breakdown. Mrs. Cora Anderson Carr is attending Spirella Training School, held at the West Hotel. Mrs. John Bonaparte is convalescing at the home of her mother, Mrs. Geo. James, of, St. Anthony Ave. Miss Grace Austin, solicits your patronage for Plain Dressmaking and alterations. She will call at your residence. Reasonable rates and satisfaction guaranteed. (See adv.) The Dramatic Club was entertained on Friday at the residence of Mrs. Z. A. Pope. Refreshments were served. The Y. G. B. C. held a regular meeting on Tuesday evening with Miss Mildred Plummer. Program enjoyed, refreshments served. The Gleaners Club of Rethdesa Baptist Church met and organized on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the residence of Mrs. Shannon, 1521 So. 5th St. There was a large attendance. The officers elected as following: Mrs. W. H. Stirranan, Pres. Mrs. H. Grever. Vice Pres. Mrs. Osa Lawrence. Sec. Mrs. J. Johnson Asst Sec. Mrs. W. Houston, Journalist. Their next meeting will be held on Wednesday. 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Did you ever stop to think what beautiful homes people might own, and what snug little bank accounts they might have, if they would invest their savings in little homes of their OWN, instead of continually handing their hard earned money to the LANDLORD? Perhaps you have paid your landlord many times the cost of a home. I have houses for sale from $1,000.00 to $3,500.00, lots from ..65.00 to $2, 000.00. Phone or call and see me if you want to buy. B. MAXEY McDEW, 802 Sykees Block Nic. 621. There are too many notices from correspondents about "PEOPLE WHO ENTERTAIN." Most of these are not on our subscription list. The columns of this paper are for its supporters, and hereafter we will "Cut out" all mention (except important new s) from "the Entertainers"—unless they accompany these personal ads with cash. Everything in line with publishing a newspaper has advanced in price and we cannot carry extra weight. The Minneapolis Choral Club, was entertained at whist on Thursday at the residence of Mrs. Blanche Oliver on Portland Ave. Mrs H. J. Sample won first prize, Mrs M. Massey the booby. A very pleasant evening was spent. Miss Beatrice Pierre has returned after an extended visit in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Sample of Portland Ave. will leave on the 22nd for about two weeks. They will visit Chicago, Indianapolis and Cleveland. The officers of the Y. G. B. C's were entertained at dinner on Sunday afternoon at the residence of Miss Mildred Plummer. Miss Rosella Sample entertained fifteen young ladies at her home on Portland Ave. on Saturday evening Games were played, dancing was the feature of the evening. As it was her birthday, she was the recipient of many pretty and useful gifts. Mrs. Julia Stewart entertained the Wednesday afternoon whist club at the residence of Mrs. H. J. Sample. Mrs. Louise Turner won first prize. Mrs. Florence Stewart the booby. Refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Thomas entertained a number of the young girls and boys of the Twin Cities on Monday, at a Valentine Party, in honor of the seventeenth birthday of their daughter, Lillian. The home was very prettily decorated with Valentine Day novelties. Music was furnished by Mr. George Butler. Mrs. Thomas was assisted in serving by Mrs. F. Parsons and Mrs. C. H. Lucas. All had a truly delightful time and left wishing Miss Thomas many more happy birthdays. Miss Thomas received many very pretty gifts. INDICATIONS OF RACE SOLIDARITY (Cont. from first page aims conducted public meetings where instructive talks and addresses were made and literature on health topics was distributed. This movement was the first of its kind on so large a scale ever undertaken and in which the public evinced unusual interest. The rural communities were greatly benefited. and in several large cities the death rate among our people for the eight month following was much lower Nine Local Business Leagues Formed. Some of the important events of April were the meeting of the fifty-first annual Delaware conference of the Methodist Episcopal church at Atlantic City. N. J. Representatives from 160 churches were present, and much good was accomplished. At Boston Rouge. La., the State Colored Teachers' association held its eleventh annual meeting. Local business leagues were organized in the following cities: Camden, N. J.; Cleburne, Tex.; Springfield, Mo.; Anderson, S. C.; Brinson, Ga.; Ramer, Ala.; Staunton, Va.; Gainesville, Tex., and Mason, Tenn. The latter part of May the majority of our educational institutions closed with the graduation of large numbers of young men and women well prepared for service as teachers and leaders in the various sections of the country. The month was also notable in religious circles, especially in the south, where many associations and conferences held their annual meetings. An increase in membership, efficiency in church work and liberal giving for education, home and foreign missions were indicated by the reports rendered by the church officials. Important Meetings In June and July. Early in June commencement exercises were held at the Virginia Union university, Howard university, Wilberforce and other schools for higher training. The New England Baptist missionary convention held its annual meeting in New York, with the largest attendance, perhaps, in its history. This convention reported a large increase in the number of churches free of debt and the largest amount of money collected throughout its jurisdiction since it was organized at Providence, R. I., in 1875. The National Baptist Sunday School congress met at Birmingham, Ala., with an attendance of over 25,000. Chief among the many events which occurred in July were the annual meeting of the Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs, held at Syracuse. N. Y., and the Northeastern Federation of Women's Clubs, which met in Phil adelphia. The event of the month which attracted national attention, however, was the exposition held at Richmond, Va., which opened on July 5 and closed on the 27th. For this event congress appropriated $55,000 Giles B. Jackson was the chief promoter of the exposition. He received liberal financial support from the states of Virginia and New York and the hearty co-operation of many persons of prominence in the several states. Three Great National Gatherings. Three big gatherings of national importance held during the month of August brought together persons from possibly every state in the Union. They were the National Negro Business league, held in Boston; the eighteenth biennial session of the supreme lodge of Knights of Pythias of the World and the eighth biennial session of the encampment of the uniform rank department of the order with the Supreme Court of Calanthe, held at Columbus, O., and the opening of the Lincoln jubilee and half century celebration at Chicago, which lasted from Aug. 22 to Sept. 16. Bishop Samuel Fallows was president of the commission under whose auspices the celebration was held. A meeting of an other organization of great importance was that of the Ancient Order of Mystic Shriners, held in New York. The largest religious gathering of the year was that of the national Baptist convention at Chicago in September. This convention split on the question of ownership of the National Baptist Publishing house at Nashville, Tenn. The matter is being settled by the courts of Tennessee, which have jurisdiction on account of the publishing house being located in that state and from which state its charter was secured. Educational and Legal Matters. Among other events of the year may be mentioned the raising the curriculum of the West Virginia Colored institute to college rank and changing its name to the West Virginia Collegiate institute. The nullification by the United States supreme court of the grandfather clause in the laws of Maryland and Oklahoma was a long step forward toward law enforcement. The decision of the court created great interest throughout the nation. In commenting on the court's decision Rufus Lewis Perry, the noted Brooklyn lawyer, says: "By the decision of the United States supreme court in the Maryland and Oklahoma cases the man of color has come into his own again; the race has been advanced to its constitutional rights in the states, south of the Mason and Dixon line. Prejudice has received its deserved rebuke and constitutional rights acknowledged. The cry of 'Watchman, what of the night?' has for its answer, 'All is well.'" The result of the annual meeting of the Negro Organization society, held at Petersburg, Va., showed the society now works through 268 organizations, classified as follows: One hundred and seven religious bodies, 112 school improvement leagues and teachers' associations, 42 fraternal orders, 5 farmers' conferences, 1 emancipation association and 1 bank. It influences more or less directly at least 50 percent of the colored people in Virginia—that is, nearly 350,000. Convention of Equal Rights League. The accounts of the death of Dr. Booker T. Washington at Tuskegee, Ala., on Sunday, Nov. 14, are too familiar to the public at this time to require comment. He was recognized throughout this nation and in foreign lands as one of America's foremost men. Dr. Washington is succeeded in the principalship of the Tuskegee institute by Major Robert R. Moton of Hampton Institute, Virginia. The annual convention of the National Equal Rights league, held in Philadelphia, and the annual meeting of the American Negro academy at Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 28 and 29, were doubtless the two most important gatherings for the month of December. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson VIII.—First Quarter, For Feb. 20, 1916. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Acts iv, 32, to v, 5. Memory Verses, 34, 35—Golden Text, I Pet. i, 22—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. The topic of today's lesson is "The Christian Brotherhood at Jerusalem," but as half of the portion assigned tells of the failure of that brotherhood in the case of Ananias, and we have no further study in chapter v, the remainder of the chapter being very important, it would seem wise to devote most of our time to the further testimony of Peter and its results. The one heart and soul of the believers and the common fund from which all were helped was certainly a beautiful brotherhood, but the deceit of Ananias and the murmuring of the Grecians rather spoiled the harmony. The self life which remains in the believer and the deceit and wickedness of every human heart makes it next to impossible for even the smallest company of Christians to be one mind very long about anything. If all could be fully yielded and have no will but His, no self pleasing and no pride or ambition it might be possible. Because of human frailty I cannot use the "with one accord" in our prayer service, but invariably omit it. While Barnabas, the son of consolation, sold his land and laid the proceeds at the apostle's feet, it would seem that his sister Mary, the mother of John Mark, kept her home and had the believers meet there for fellowship and prayer (Acts xil, 12; Col. iv, 10). We must not follow others in what they do, but each for himself say, "Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?" Ananias and Sapphira did not need to sell their property because others did it, and when sold they did not need to bring all the proceeds. Their sin was in their professing to give all, but keeping back a part, and thus lying to the Holy Spirit. God is the God of Truth, the Spirit is the Spirit of Truth, and Jesus Christ is the Truth. They desire truth in the inward parts (Pa. ii, 6), and aught else is a grief to them. If all deceivers and liars were dealt with as these two were, what a lot of funerals there would be and what a thinning out of church members! It surely becomes us all to pray the prayer of Ps. cxxixi, 23, 24, and to aim at nothing less than an honest, whole hearted surrender to Him who has bought us with such a great price. In verses 12-16 of our lesson chapter (chapter v) we see the risen Christ showing Himself alive by signs and wonders and healings through these human channels, and multitudes of men and women believed and were added to the Lord (verse 14). It does not count for anything to be added to a list of church members unless truly added to the Lord. He said, "Every plant which my Heavenly Father hath not planteth shall be rooted up" (Matt. xv, 13). The power of God so stirred the adversary that his followers were filled with indignation and laid hands on the apostles and put them in the common Lord in Heaven was watching over His own and sent a messenger from heaven to open the prison doors, bring the prisoners out and send them to speak in the temple the words of life. When the morning came there were no apostles in the prison, but they were found in the temple teaching the people, and the high priest and council and senate being assembled, the officers found them and brought them and set them before the council. Now, for the second time, Peter has the privilege of honoring Jesus Christ before this august assembly. The high priest asked how it was that when forbidden to teach in the name of Jesus Christ they had persisted in doing so and had filled the city of Jerusalem with their doctrine. That was a good testimony to the zeal of the apostles in their devotion to the Lord, for it would be difficult today to find a city filled with their doctrine. It sounds strange to hear him say that the apostles intended to bring the blood of Jesus upon them (verse 28) when they themselves had said to Pilate, "His blood be upon us, and upon our children" (Matt. xxvil, 25). Peter was very clear and decided in accusing them of killing Jesus Christ, and now for the fourth time he repeats it (Acts ii. 23, 24; iii. 14, 15; iv. 10; v. 30, 31) and more often asserts the fact of His resurrection. As to obedience, there is only One to obey—"We ought to obey God rather than men." As in the case of Daniel's friends, there was no room for argument, but simply a matter of right or wrong, and the wrong they would not do. Peter did not hesitate to declare that the risen and exalted Prince and Saviour would give even to them repentance and forgiveness of sins if they desired it and said that the Holy Spirit stood with them in this testimony (verses 31, 32). Peter's testimony so angered them that they were ready to kill the apostles, but the counsel of Gamaliel saved the situation, and after beating the apostles and repenting the command not to speak in the name of Jesus they let them go. They went forth rejoicing to be counted worthy to suffer shame for His sake, and daily in the temple and from house to house they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ (41, 42). This is the fearlessness and devotion we all need. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. 7th Ave. North and Hoag St. Rev. M. W. Withers, Pastor, Res. 2406 17 Ave. S. OFFICERS: Rev. J. M. Moss, President. —— Thornton, Vice President. Hezekiah Allen, Secretary. Miss Eva Walker, Treasurer and Instructor. W. H. Jenkins, Chaplain. Meets on 1st and 3rd Friday nights De Peoples Christian Assembly. 1204 Washington Ave. So. Services Sunday—11 A. M. Sunday School—1.30 P. M. Praise Meeting—3 P. M. Preaching—8 P. M. ELDER G. W. MITCHELL, Pastor. Assisted by Mrs. G. W. Mitchell. 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. FRANCIS J. PETERSON, PASTOR. 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. YOUNG MEN'S BARACA CLASS. Bethesia Baptist Church. Pres. Mrs. Jennie Wilkerson, Vice Pres. Mrs. Alice Smith, Sec'y Mrs. Hester Keeys, Asst. Sec'y Mrs. Mattie Renix, Treas. Mrs. Minnie Burrell, Honorary Pres. Mrs. Mayme Donovan. MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM. * * * The new officers of the Minneapolis Forum, are Wm. H. Smith, president; O. A. Lawrence, vice president; Miss Gladys Waters, secretary; P. F. Hale, critic; Miss M. Chandler, organist * * * 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 Prayer Services FRIDAY NIGHTS. 7:00 P. M. Junior Choir Rehearsals. 8:30 P. M. Senior Choir Rehearsals. 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Minneapolis Defective Pa ective Page RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Important Work of an Organization Which Opposes Race Prejudice. The National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, with headquarters at 70 Fifth avenue, New York, has a membership of 10,000, with sixty-three local branches. The association has, among other objects, equality of opportunity for the colored people, with exact legal justice for the race in common with all other groups of citizens of the United States. The official organ of the organization is the Crisis Magazine, edited by Dr. W. E. R. Du Bois, which has a circulation of over 84,000. The association is composed of members of both races, but the colored people constitute 80 per cent of the membership and circulation of the Crisis. The society employs nearly 800 members of our race among its workers and maintains a legal bureau for the consideration of cases involving discrimination on account of color. - The association recently successfully opposed the flood of legislation hostile to colored people introduced into the Sixty-third congress; defeated the attempt made to segregate colored people in the civil service of the United States; appeared through counsel in the "grandfather cases" recently ruled upon by the supreme court in one of the most important decisions in its history; opposed segregation ordinances in Baltimore, Louisville and St. Louis, carrying the Louisville ordinance up to the supreme court, where it is to be argued by counsel representing this association. It also gave publicity to the dangers of proposed farm segregation in North Carolina which would prevent colored people from buying farm land; made an investigation of jimrow cars and has nearly perfected a legal case to test the Oklahoma law in order to present the question to the interstate commerce commission with the object of securing equal accommodations for white and black. It kept a film play to which objection was made out of two states and several cities and in many other places has succeeded in having the worst scenes eliminated. THE BORDENTOWN SCHOOL New Jersey Institution May Receive Big Sum For Equipment Should the New Jersey state legislature grant the sum of $123,000 which the state board of education has decided is necessary for the further equipment of the state industrial school at Bordentown, N. J., it will be about the best institution of its kind in the state for the education of the colored youth. Every beneficial trade will be taught under the plans which have been drawn. Colonel D. Stewart Craven, chairman of the committee in charge of the institution, has asked the board to make the request for the money. Colonel Craven said that the school has been just drifting along for years and now that new blood has been infused into the management an attempt should be made to build up the school. The board has also decided to sanction the purchase of the Newark Normal school. President Frelinghuysen is to be informed of the price the Newark board of education asks for the building, and if an agreement can be made with the legislature the money for the building will be paid in yearly installments. BIG VICTORY FOR THE RACE. Commission Votes Down Clarence Poe's Race Segregation Plan. The university commission on the southern race question, which held its meeting at Durham, N. C., recently, voted down Clarence Poe's proposition for race segregation with a decided emphasis. Mr. Poe's proposition included three parties to the race problem, as follows: First, the Negro; second, the wealthy or professional white man unaffected by Negro competition; third, the poor laboring white man who does and must face such competition. "I would not have less sympathy or thought for the Negro, but more for the disadvantaged white man," says Mr. Poe in his pleas to keep alive the flames of race prejudice. "I hope your commission will study this third factor and also inquire if separate grouping does not encourage better Negro leadership and community life. Also make a study of mulatto traits and achievements as distinguished from pure Negro and inquire to what extent mulattoes are increasing." Meeting of Pittsburgh Women's Clubs. The City Federation of Women's Clubs in Pittsburgh is showing timely interest in public movements as well as in the special work for which it is organized. This fact was emphasized at its regular meeting held on Friday evening, Jan. 14. The organization has given liberal aid to many needy families and individuals and rendered fine co-operation in the larger work for racial advancement. Mrs. Sarah McClanahan is president and Mrs. R. E. Payne secretary. Sons of Virginia Are Pushing Ahead. A gain of eleven new members, $282.67, receipts of $911.16, a bank balance of $4,340.23 and one death out of a membership of 153 are the salient features noted in the annual report of the Society of the Sons of Virginia in Brooklyn for 1975. The organization is incorporated under the laws of the state of New York and has among its members some of the most thrifty busi- ness and professional men of the city. Ray Stannard Baker's Plea For Human Brotherhood. Ray Stannard Baker in a recent issue of the American Magazine has the following to say about prejudice of one race against another: "Why will men not see that there can be no true civilization while any 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 wider sweep for faith and final triumph. Individuals may suffer in the process, nations may perish, but civilization, the kingdom of humanity, will grow, will become more beautiful. "We are willing to do everything for Chinamen or Hindus or for our own poor, except the one essential thing. Yes, educate them (a little); yes, teach them the religion of resignation; yes, give them shoes and coats, but do not disturb us in our luxury. "It won't work; it won't work. So long as we refuse to give ourselves we have failed utterly." NATIONAL DEGENERACY. and Despised Hypocrisy. The speech of Abraham Lincoln in 1835 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." New Movement For Race Segregation. There has recently been some talk of appointing capable physicians of our race as health officers in the larger cities to administer to the needs of the colored population exclusively. The idea does not meet the general approval of the race, and we believe that few reputable physicians among the colored people would accept an appointment with segregation as its chief object. The fact that the colored race does not want any special recognition of the kind mentioned ought to be well known to public officials at this stage of our progress and citizenship. In all matters of public service, conveyance and comfort the colored people simply want that which is due them in common with all the other races which make up our country's citizenship. Miss Ovington Successes Miss Norney. Miss Mary White Ovington, the well known social service leader in Brooklyn, has been appointed secretary for the time being of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People. Miss Ovington succeeds Miss May Childs Neryne, who resigned the position at the January meeting of the association to enter another line of work. Miss Neryne had been secretary for three years and a half, during which time she rendered valuable service to the organization. She knew the work thoroughly, and it was with regret that the association accepted her resignation. However, on account of Miss Ovington's deep interest in the association, coupled with her knowledge of its aims and needs, the work will not suffer any setback. Miss Ovington is one of the vice presidents of the association. THE TWIN CITY STAR STEADY ADVANCE AMONG FARMERS Millions of Improved Acres Are Being Cultivated. INCREASE IN OWNERSHIP. Census Figures Place Amount of Land and Buildings Under Control of the Colored People at $900,132,334—Tenant Farmers, However, Are Still In the Majority. By W. ANTHONY AERY. There is now a vast number of colored farmers in the south, working millions and millions of acres rich in possibilities, and yet only a small fraction of this land is rated as improved land. According to the census of 1910, there were in the south 800,141 colored farmers (28.7 per cent of the total number of farmers) working 42,000,117 acres (12 per cent of the total farm acreage), of which 27,735,743 acres (or 18.4 per cent) were reported as improved land. Colored farmers control nearly a billion dollars' worth of land and buildings in the south, and still they control only one-eighth of the land and buildings on all the farms in the south. The value of the land and buildings under the control of all the colored farmers was given at $900,132,834 (12.2 per cent of the total value of land and buildings for all farms in the south) as against $380,280,963 (11.6 per cent) for 1900. That the Negro farmer is going forward by leaps and bounds in the possession and control of property, however, is clearly shown by the census figures of 1900 and 1910. Even where the Negro has many disadvantages to face he is making progress. The 218,467 colored farm owners in 1910 held land and buildings valued at $272,992,238 (4.8 per cent) as against $106,619,328 (3.7 per cent) in 1900. The owners were distributed as follows: South Atlantic states, 101,961; east central, 58,737; west south central, 57,769. As long as the colored tenant farmers, however, outnumber the colored farm owners three to one and as long as the tenant farmers have under their control a proportional amount of land and buildings which they may use wisely and well or utterly abuse through sheer ignorance the tenant problem and, indeed, the whole land problem for the white south will be a pressing and serious one. The 670,474 colored tenant farmers in 1910 tilled 26,557,802 acres, of which 20,068,875 were reported as improved land. These tenants were using land and buildings valued at $616,768,147 (8.4 per cent) as against $268,177,330 (8.2 per cent) in 1900. These colored tenants were distributed as follows: South Atlantic states, 253,181; east south central, 206,232; west south central, 151,061. If the Negro tenant is not taught how to treat the land properly and increase his earning power the whole south will suffer a tremendous economic loss. When more than 75 per cent of the Negro farmers are tenants there is important work still to be done along agricultural lines through the public schools, the private institutions, the state departments of agriculture and the press to help the tenants raise themselves into the class of owners. This improvement for many, many white farmers has already come about. If the south is to make the progress it should there are still too many white tenants as compared with white farm owners. One of the most hopeful signs of progress, however, is the percentile increase in Negro farmers, the amount of improved land held by them and the value of land and buildings they control. In the south, according to the census of 1910, 24.5 per cent of the colored farmers were owners, 0.1 per cent managers and 75.3 per cent tenants. For 1900 the figures were 25.2, 0.2 and 74.6 respectively. In 1910 the white farmers of the south were distributed as follows: Owners, 60.1 per cent; managers, 0.7; tenants, 89.2. For 1900 the figures were 63 per cent, 0.9 and 86.1 respectively. The total number of Negro farm operators in the south in 1910 was 880,887, and in 1900 it was 732,862. From 1900 to 1910 the percentages of increase in the south were: Total white farmers, 17.4; colored farmers, 20.2; white farm owners, 12; colored, 17; white tenants, 27.6; colored, 21.4; improved land in farms, white, 19.5; colored, 19.5; improved land in farms owned by white farms, 13.8; colored, 25; improved land in farms of white tenants, 34.6; colored, 17.8. In Virginia, according to the census of 1910, there were 134,155 native white farmers who had 17,257,416 acres of land in farms and 48,114 Negroes and other nonwhite farmers who had 2,232,280 acres of land in farms. There were 101,436 (74.6 per cent) farms operated by white owners and 32,228 (67 per cent) farms operated by colored owners. The value of land and buildings of all the white farmers was $486,883,558 and that of all the colored farmers $45,224,504. The white farm owners had land and buildings valued at $74,781,761 and the colored farm owners $28,059,534. The value of domestic animals was: White $3,941.810; colored. $2,511.810. SMOKE THE BEST 5C CIGAR W. S CONRAD CO., Distributors NO. 140. E. 6th ST., ST. PAUL. NO. 1. WESTERN AVE., MINN. Peterson, The Druggist 1501 Washington Ave. So. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS. He Solicits You Patronage. SPECIAL SAMPLE SHOES. POPULAR PRICED SHOE RE- PAIRING. WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT. Men's Sewed Soles ..... 75c Ladies Sewed Soles ..... 65c Men's Nailed Soles ..... 50 and 60c Rubber Heels, ..... 40c Ladies' and Boys' nailed soles ..... 40c SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1424 Washington Avenue South. Office, Nic. 1963 Rea. Celfax 1638. DR. J. H. REDD, Physician and Surgeon. 111 SO. 6TH ST. Minneapolis, Minn. DR. W. H. WRIGHT. DENTIST. Phone Nic. 1963 111 So. 6th St Minneapolis, Minn. 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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The noblest workers of our world bequeath us nothing so great as the image of themselves—James Martineau. "The Birth of the Nation" is finishing a long and unpopular run in this city. It is a financial failure. The press agents and newspapers have kept it before the public, and during the last two weeks. Special inducements have been given to school children, Veterans of the G. A. R. and their wives and even the Minneapolis Journal, presented the members of the Editorial Assn. with free tickets, which did not seem to be much in demand. There has been a suit entered by Smith B. Hall an ardent advocate of the infamous film. He claims to have arraigned with Mayor Nye and Sen. Westlake (good friends of the Negroes, who owe their election to Negro voters) and some leading citizens to show the "Birth of a Nation," and that Mgr. Bainbridge failed to pay him the agreed price $1,000. There were others among the Journal gang who hustled for "Buzz" Bainbridge, who is one of the genuine good fellows, and a theatrical manager of much experience. We do not think the case will go to trial, because Smith B. Hall will show up the lobby. The Star advocated a peaceful protest against this play, but was forced to go almost single handed into a fight to defend the race, without even the support of those loyal hearted Negro rights agitators (?). The fight was made and the play went on, and the real attitude of our honorable Mayor on the Negro question, was given publicity and much comment. However, there has been no serious damage done or any sentiment raised against the Negro here. The Veterans do not approve the play as a true representation of the military conditions at that time, and we believe that Mr. Bainbridge, who claimed to be "the goat" in the legal proceedings against the play, is a wiser manager, also that the "Birth of a Nation" will go on record with the many immoral plays, whose managers had not figured their costs. We have no reason to believe that Negro patients are treated inhumanely at the City Hospital, and have many reports that such a report is without foundation. However, it is vitally necessary that we demand our rights and protect those who can give any evidence of discrimination. The men of our race in the medical profession will be called upon to investigate, if such reports reach this office. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR National Organization Holds Eighth Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. The eighth annual meeting of the National Equal Rights league, held for three days in Philadelphia, closed on Wednesday evening, Dec. 15, with an exercise commemorative of the adoption of the thirteenth amendment to the United States constitution. There were many men and women of national prominence in attendance, and much public interest was manifested in the work of the organization. The address to the country is in part as follows: It is on the fifteenth anniversary of the final and constitutional abolition of chattel slavery in the United States of America that we, American citizens of color, assemble in Philadelphia, the state of the great reconstruction statesman, Thaddeus Stevens, who carried the thirteenth amendment through our national house of representatives. After a half century of freedom, during which the colored American has achieved remarkable educational, religious and business progress and demonstrated the highest human possibilities, the National Equal Rights league in eighth annual meeting assembled finds that Americans of African descent are still denied in many, sections of the land their legal rights: By law the right to vote on the same terms as others, native and naturalized; by practice the right to enter places of public accommodation and resort; by law the right to use public facilities without the indignity of racial discrimination; by law the right to reside, even in their own property, adjacent to their fellow citizens; by action of the federal government the right to work beside and to use the necessary health accessories with other employees of the federal government in some government buildings at the national capital; by practice the right of trial by court and jury when accused of crime. Therefore we issue this call to action to the proscribed and oppressed and to all others who believe in liberty, equality of rights and human brotherhood. Colored Americans, begin the second half century of legal freedom by combining to organize, agitate and vote, where permitted, for the preservation of that freedom, that enjoyment of identical civil and political rights with others, that exemption from galling discriminations in the public life, which were bought at the price of billions of treasure and of the health and lives of millions of white and colored patriots. Let us here resolve that under God we shall use our voices, our pens, our patronage, our votes, our money and every resource that God has put in our power for the abolition of segregation, disfranchisement and lynching on the color line, undismayed that a president rules in the White House unwilling, despite his pre-election pledge, to rise above the narrow provincial color prejudice of section. Let us face the forces of prejudice and, spurring the bribe ever offered for voluntary segregation, honor the deeds of the abolitionists and refuse to sell our birthright for a mess of pottage. To our fellow Americans of every race we appeal for an equal chance and fair play. Friends of the republic, save free institutions, save the fruits of the civil war, save the fair name of our common country now besmirched by worse prescription than in any civilized land. Demand incessantly that race and color discrimination shall cease and there shall not in the boasted land of the free be a reversion to a cause of color, now reaching even into the national government. The officers of the league for 1916 are the following named persons: President, Rev. Byron Gunner, New York; recording secretary, Dr. J. L. Johnson, Ohio; assistant recording secretary, Maurice W. Spencer, Delaware; corresponding secretary, William Monroe Trotter, Massachusetts; treasurer, Thomas Walker, District of Columbia; financial secretary, Dr. William A. Sinclair, Pennsylvania; national organizer, Rev. R. C. Ransom, New York; assistant organizer, Rey. J. E. Churchman, New Jersey; chaplain, Rev. E. George Biddle, Connecticut; vice presidents, Rev. M. W. Thornton, Massachusetts, William D. Brigham, Massachusetts, Francis Warren, Michigan, W. Ashby Hawkins, Maryland; Rev. E. W. Moore, Pennsylvania; George W. Ellis, Illinois; Rev. W. F. Graham, Pennsylvania and Rev. W. Spencer Carpenter, Pennsylvania. The Course of Action "This book, which had a page loose in it, has undergone a sort of legal action." "What was that?" "It has been bound over to keep the piece." - Baltimore American. LIBERAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFER. Special $3.00 Combination. We offer a Combination Subscription to our readers for 1916. We will give you your choice of any Negro NEWSPAPER or MAGAZINE, and THE TWIN CITY STAR, mailed to your address anywhere in the U. S. for THREE DOLLARS. Cash in advance. Get your home paper sent direct to you. Forward all orders SUBSCRIBE NOW. / THE TWIN CITY STAR STANDS UP FOR FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT. One, at last, of the avowed candidates for the Republican nomination for the Presidency is squarely on record favoring the right of the Negro to the ballot vouch-safed him by the Fifteenth Amendment to the Federal Constitution. On April 18, 1903, Hon. Henry D. Estabrook, of New York, who is favorably mentioned for the nomination, addressed a letter to the editor of the New York Sun which was published on the editorial page of the Sun in its issue of April 20th, 1903, discussing the Fifteenth Amendment and the Negro's right to the franchise. In this letter Mr. Estbrook said in part: "The problem as put by a certain element of the South is: How to eliminate the Negro vote? Thus stated it enlists neither my sympathy nor tolerance. To the Negro, as such, ought not to be denied a voice in a government, of which, by virtue of numbers and usefulness, he is so conspicuous a part. The Fifteenth Amendment was not a mistake. I am Christian enough to believe that it was divinely ordained. Repeal that Amendment and you block from our flag a star of hope, and leave millions of people orphaned of country and worse than slaves, for they would have neither the ballot for defense nor the protection of an owner's self-interest in his property. In a country like ours, dedicated to personal liberty and self-government the denial of political rights must be based on just and fundamental distinctions. So long as certain elements of the South cling to the hallucination that the worst of white men are better than the best of black men, so long will the South suffer, and deserve to suffer; for it is a false conceit, a wicked conceit, an obsolete conceit, and freedom in its march will not turn backward." 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. Diagne, 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 committee 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 Labroune, 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 Labrone 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 Labrue 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 Diagone 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. Polygumy is a luxury of wealth." Alexandre Millerand, minister of war, said the Diagone bill seemed to meet the wishes of a majority of the colonials and urged its passage. The bill was passed without change. Her Way. "That woman across the way treats her husband like a dog." "Poor man!" "Oh, he likes it. She's always feeding and petting him"—Baltimore American. Her Way. BATTLE HYMN OF THE NEGRO Davis Writes Thrilling Poem In Memory of Dr. Washington. The "Battle Hymn of the Negro" was written by William H. Davis of Washington and is dedicated to the memory of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington. Mr. Davis is the official stenographer for the National Negro Business league, in which position he has rendered valuable service. The "Battle Hymn of the Negro" is to be sung to the tune of Julia Ward Howe's "Battle Hymn of the Republic." The hymn: Our eyes have seen the glory of a Booker Washington. BOOKER. Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! "Our Booker Washington." We have seen him in the watchfires of our race's bitter woes Beating down the flames of prejudice and making friends of foes. We have heard his forceful pleadings, and our racial progress shows The work of Washington. We have have heard his loving gospel urging "Brotherhood of Men." "Mutual helpfulness" his doctrine, preached by action, tongue and pen. White women would live together—not as enemies, but friends. For God is marrying on. He has sounded forth the trumpet that would never call retreat. Prove yourselves useful Americans and never fear defeat. Oh, he swift our souls to answer, make the victory complete. Of Booker Washington. In the hills of "old Virginia" he was born in poverty. With ambition in his bosom, even "up from slavery." "THINKING WHITE" DOWN SOUTH. (From The Outlook.) What do the best white people of the South today think of the Negro? What is their attitude toward Negro education? What is the real temper of the leaders in the New South? What do they think about Booker T. Washington's work for Tuskegee and the advancement of over ten million Negroes? The Rev. Dr. John E. White, of Atlanta, Georgia, a fearless exponent of "thinking white in the South," recently stated and frankly answered the incisive questions before several, thousand Northern and Southern Negroes who had assembled in the Boston Symphony Hall, primarily to hear Dr. Washington deliver his presidential address to the sixteenth convention of the National Negro Business League. Dr. White said: The relation in the South between the races has never been so happy as it is now. Never has the outlook been so prosperous. The people of the South are "thinking white;" that is, the leaders are giving expression to the best sentiments. The South is now looking upon its millions of Negroes, not as a liability but as an asset. The South is training the Negro for success, for efficiency. The South sees that it is common sense to help the Negro. When the Negro owes something, then he is respected. White people down South think that the Negro is a man. They are saying this out loud. They are praying God to help them deal with the Negro on the basis of humanity. They think that the Negro is distinctly a Southern man. I predict that the time will never come when three-fourths of the Negroes of this country will not be found in the South. The civilization of the South, everything that makes it peculiar and characteristic, centers around the Negro. Indeed, the Negro has sweetened Southern life. Whole communities are shaped by the Negro. Property-owning Southern men do no lynching. Of the sixteen men who were arrested for rioting in Atlanta, for example, not one had his name on the county taxbooks. The race problem is to be solved, not by having a few Negroes with education and culture reach the top, but by having the well-trained Negroes reach down and help up the ladder the black men and women who are below struggling. No Time to Loss. The Milliner—Run fast, boy! Get that delivered before it's out of style!—Life. Alexander Again In Editorial Harness. Professor Charles Alexander, formerly of Boston, but who has resided in Los Angeles for the past two years or more, is now editor of the Los Angeles Post. Mr. Alexander was editor and publisher of Alexander's Magazine at Boston before taking up his residence in Los Angeles. He is well known in the east as a lecturer and dramatic reader. Pullman Portera to Establish Home. 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