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MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL ective Page VOL. 6 Single Copies 5 Cents DRIVE ON VERDUN SHIFTED; LOSS OF LIFE IS FRIGHTFUL GERMANS LAUNCH HEAVY AT TACK ON FORTRESS FROM THE EAST—THREATEN TO ENVELOP FRENCH TEUTON LOSSES SINCE SMASH BEGAN 160,000 Berlin Announces Capture of Two Villages and the Advance of Whole German Front—17,000 French Prisoners are Taken—Paris London, March 1. — The Germans have added several additional points to their terrain in the fighting about Verdun, having been enabled to construct trenches on the slopes north of the Cote du Polve and to capture an armored work northwest of Douaumont, and have taken the towns of Manhuelles and Champion, 13 miles southwest of Verdun. Teutons Shift Attack. London, March 1.—Suddenly shifting their attack, the Germans have launched a heavy drive on Verdun from the East, aiming to squeeze the French out of Verdun by threat of enveloping. The German war office announces the capture of the villages of Manhuelles and Champion, eleven miles southeast of Verdun and the advance of the whole German front northeast, east and southeast of Verdun and the capture of about 17,000 French prisoners. French Losses Admitted. French Losses Admitted. The French war office, reporting a visible slackoning of the crown prince's onlaught north of Verdun admitted the loss of Manheulles on the Verdun-Metz highway and confirmed Berlin reports of heavy fighting in the Woevre region east of Verdun. At the same time the Germans continue their Champagne offensive. The French war office admits that French first line trenches have been penetrated at several points. German Casualties 160,000. From Dutch sources came reports that 45,000 Germans were killed in the frontal attacks upon Verdun fortress and estimates that the Germans have lost at least 160,000 in killed, wounded and missing since the smash began. The frightful German losses of life, English military critics believe has led the kaiser to order a cessation of the massed assaults on the Verdun forts and to attempt to take the fortress by a heavy attack from the east. Regiments are Wiped Out. The decisive battle for Verdun is about to begin. Checked in savage onslaught against Pepper Heights, the Germans are moving up their heaviest artillery to blast away the armored trenches on the ridge, baring their further advance from the north. On one two-mile front, the dispatch stated, were found 8,000 German corpses. One regiment, it was stated, has been formed from the fragments of eight German regiments nearly wiped out in the fighting around Haumont. BISHOP CONDEMNS CRIME. Conner of Little Rock, Ark., Makes Plea For Legal Protection. Bishop J. M. Conner of Little Rock, Ark., in calling to order the fifty-first annual session of the Louisiana African Methodist Episcopal conference, which met recently at New Orleans, said the white ministers of the south had failed to do their duty toward the Negro, because they could, if they would, in the name of God, stop the unlawful shedding of Negro blood by lawless mobs, and he urged the ministers of the conference to appeal to them. "We have been appealing to the better class of white people for a long time," he said, "and now we must appeal to the ministers who represent Jesus Christ. We go to them in the spirit of Christ. The white people make the law, construe the law and execute the law, and they should be able to protect the men they arrest, give them trials and if guilty punish them by law. "We do not condone crime. We want Negro criminals punished and would not conceal them. We ask only for protection. We want the world to know that we stand for law and order. We are willing to render our best service to the south and in return want the south to protect us." SMOKE THE RELIABLE IS SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR GOV. J. A. A. BURNQUIST. President of the St. Paul branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored people. He will preside at next public meeting on March 7th. DR. VINCENT TO SPEAK. Dr. Geo. E. Vincent, president of the University of Minnesota, will address the St. Paul branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peoule at Plymouth Congregational Church, Holly and McKubin Sts., St. Paul on Tuesday Eve, March 7th. Subj. "The Psychology of Race Prejudice". Gov. J. A. A. Burnquist, pres. of the branch, will preside. OPINION AND EXPERIENCES OF HON. EDWARD EVERETT Neted American Fought Slavery and Other Forms of Injustice. In his address before the Colonization society at Washington, on Feb. 18, 1853, Hon. Edward Everett said: "When I lived in Cambridge a few years ago I used to attend, as one of the board of visitors, the examinations of a classical school in which was a colored boy, the son of a slave in Mississippi, I think. He appeared to be of pure African blood. There were at the same time two youths from Georgia and one of my own sons attending the same school. "I must say that this poor Negro boy, Beverly Williams, was one of the best scholars at the school, and in the Latin language he was the best scholar in his class. There are others, I am told, which shows still more conclusively the aptitude of the colored race for every kind of intellectual culture." While lecturing in western New York in the autumn of 1843 before the Western New York Anti-Slavery society, a mob collected at the church in Aurora, bent on giving Mr. Everett a "warm reception." It had smuggled a bag of flour into the belfry of the church, directly over the entrance door, and plans had been made to throw the whole of it over him as he passed out of the church after his lecture. In the meantime, eggs of ancient vintage were thrown about rocklessly during the lecture, and he was driven from the pulpit. On his way out he stopped in the body of the church to discuss a single point with one of the respectable rowdies. The audience became silent and he went on and spoke for over an hour. At the conclusion the lights were put out and preparations were made to "flour" him. As the crowd surged toward the door, carrying him along with it, one of the mob whispered to him: "They are going to throw a bag of flour on you. When you hear any one say, 'Let it slide!' you look out." Then he determined to have a little fun with these frisky "gentlemen." So when some of the best dressed and most respectable looking of their own company or those who had no sympathy with his mission filled up the doorway, he cried out in a disguised voice, "Let it slide!" And down came the contents of the bag, to the delight of his friend and the consternation of the mob. A quarrel ensued, and while they were set tling it among themselves he and his friend quietly left the church "unfouled and unharmed." IMPATIENCE. Impatient people chest themselves out of the best of things. We can almost have our choice between something good today and something better tomorrow. But the highest good never will be our until we have learned to wait for it. LABORS IN MANY GOOD MOVEMENTS 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 boys 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 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 Roanoke, 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 Downing has figured in the affairs of state and has been for the past nine teen 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. ELKS GRAND RALLY Ames Lodge Holds Rousing Meeting to increase Membership and Build Hall. Ames Lodge of Minneapolis, I. B. P. O. E. of W. No. 106 held one of their invitational smokers at their lodge rooms on Feb. 29, which was largely attended. Past Exalted Ruler, P. H. Southall presided. A delicious lunch was served, also choice cigars and necessary refreshments. Mrs. Margurite Fields Lee entertained with several choice songs and piano selections. Exalted Ruler George Bryant, gave a brief outline of the principles of Elkdom. Past Exalted Ruler, Fred Thomas told the history of the organization of the first lodge in New York City, which included among its charter members the late Sam Lucas, a Negro actor, and of a lodge in Boston, which had among its members, Dick Little a Negro comedian and Wallace King, the famous Negro tenor, also of the re-organization, which included only white members. His talk was very interesting. Chas. W. Dwyer, First Exalted Ruler of Ames made an urgent appeal for new members and congratulated his brothers on their rapid advancement, P. E. R. Wm. R. Morris spoke at length on the high standing of the order and its membership, also of the good being done for the race by the Elks. Editors Adams of the Appeal, and Smith of the Star made short addresses. Among the other speakers were Judge Johnson, and Irving Welborn. The speaker of the evening was Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight, Geo. W. Holbert. He dwelt on the need of a hall and told of the plans to erect one. He paid a high compliment to the Minnesota lodges, there being only two, each having a Grand Lodge officer, and told of the power, prestige and position of Ames 106, and its accomplishments, viz. their annual Christmas Tree, which is a looked for event among our children. (This being the suggestion of Archie Watkins of Ames and they are now arranging a summer outing for the children). He also read from a letter from Grand Exalted Ruler Nutter, that the proceedings against Negro lodges of Elks by the whites of Florida had been dismissed in the Palm Beach County Court. Those present were reminded of the Elk's Harmony Banquet held at Stewart Hotel, when Atty. A. H. Hall of Minneapolis Lodge (white) made such a grand address and bold stand for Universal Brotherly Love in Elkdom, which was the beginning of the better feeling between the two fraternities and Ames is duly credited with this accomplishment, which seemed impossible. Mr. Holbert then made a call for applicants, which received a ready response. Music was furnished by the Rennix Trio, and Billy DeBlacks Southlanders. They made good. It was an enthusiastic meeting and it looks to the Star as if there will soon be a corner-stone laying of the Elk's Hall and Wm. R. Morris who has every degree in Masonry will be the master workman. The ceremonies closed at 1 a.m. with singing of "Auld Lang Syne." ELK'S CARNIVAL. Wait for the Big Coming Event, the Elk's Carnival by Ames Lodge on March 21-22 and 23.—The Features will be announced in The Twin City Star next week. New Management. "This hotel is under new management." "Why. I still see the old proprietor about." "Yes; but he got married last week." —Exchange. READ THE STAR-ITS NEWS NEW U-BOAT POLICY IS EFFECTIVE; U.S. AWAITS OUTCOME AUSTRO - GERMAN SUBMARINE GAMPAIGN AGAINST ARMED MERCHANT SHIPS BEGINS AT MIDNIGHT. BERLIN COMMUNICATION IS LAID BEFORE CABINET Important Appendixes to Memorandum Delayed in Transit—State Department Unable to Determine If Claims, In Justification of Course, Are Sustained. London, March 1.—On the eve of the date set by Germany for the beginning of her new submarine campaign against armed merchant vessels, Lord Robert Cecil, minister of war trade, issued this statement: "The British view has always been that defensively armed merchantmen must not fire on submarines or any other warships, except in self defense. The Germans have twisted a passage in a document, taken from a transport which they sank, into meaning that merchant vessels have instructions to take the offensive. This is not so." Washington, March 1. — Results of the new Austro-German submarine campaign against armed merchant ships of the Allies which began at midnight, are awaited by the United States with grave concern. Although under their new instructions Teutonic naval commanders are authorized to sink without warring all armed enemy merchants they encounter, it is understood they have been told to make sure that no American citizens are aboard any ship attacked. Furthermore, in the latest communication received regarding submarine warfare, Germany has assured the United States that the new orders are so formulated as to prevent the destruction of enemy liners "on account of their armament unless such armament is proved." Note Laid Before Cabinet. President Wilson discussed the subject in a conference with Secretary Lansing and then laid the German communication before his cabinet. Later it was said that because the all important appendixes to the German memorandum had been delayed in transit the state department thus far was unable to determine whether claims set forward by Germany and Austria in justification of their course were sustained. Moreover, it has not yet been decided whether the reiterated assurances regarding the future conduct of submarine warfare, contained in the German note, are of a character broad enough to warrant acceptance of the German proposal to settle the issue growing out of the sinking of the Lustania. A decision in that connection may be made within a few days and the state department probably will take steps at once to determine what has become of the missing appendixes which were started in the mails from Berlin nearly three weeks ago. RELEASE FIVE AMERICANS Firing Squad About to Fire When Order is Received, Passengers From Mexico City Say. El Paso, Texas, March 1.—Passengers arriving on the first train to reach Juarez directly from Mexico City in several months, reported that Carranza soldiers under General Luis Gulterrez, the new military commander of Chihuahua, had killed a Chinese hotel keeper at Jiminez and threatened to execute five Americans. The latter, it was declared, had been placed against an adobe wall and were facing a firing squad when an order for their release came, Carranza officials here denounced the report as a fabrication. Gem. Gulterrez was on his way north at the time the train passed that section, to assume command of the campaign against Francisco Villa. He was said to have reached Chihuahua City with approximately 2,000 men. 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. SUBSCRIBE NOW. PETER H. BURKE Arrangements are being made to have Lt. Col. John R. Lynch speak in the Twin Cities. He will speak at Plymouth Congregational Church St. Paul on March 28 . The Minneapolis date will be announced later. Hon. John R. Lynch was a member of the Legislature of Mississippi which elected the first Negro Senators to Congress. He was Speaker of the House in Mississippi and for many years was a Congressman. He was the temporary Chairman of the Republican National Convention which nominated Blaine 1884. Was appointed auditor of the United States Treasury. He served as Pay Master U. S. Army. The late senator George F. Hoar, of Massachusetts in his "Autobiography of Seventy Years" says; Perhaps on the whole, the ablest of the colored men who served with me in Congress was John R. Lynch of Mississippi." Mr. Lynch is the author of "The Facts of Reconstruction", and has another book partly prepared. CONGRESS LID IS BLOWN OFF Representative Mondell Bitterly Criticizes Wilson's Refusal to Warn Americans off Armed Ships. Washington, March 1.—The lid upon debate in congress of a dispute with Germany over armed merchantmen has been blown off. In the first speech on the subject, disregarding the administration's desire to prevent open discussion, Representative Mondell (rep.), Wyoming delivered a lengthy address in the house, bitterly criticizing President Wilson's refusal to warn Americans off armed ships. His speech threatened to provoke an outburst of debate from both factions in the house. MALOJA TORPEDOED, SAYS CHIEF OFFICER OF LINER. Dover, Eng., March 1.—That the liner Maloja, sunk off Dover Sunday with a loss of more than 250 lives, was torpedoed and did not strike a mine, was the sensational testimony offered at the coroner's inquest by Chief Officer Forbes. Colorado Miners Are Acquited. Castle Rock, Col., March 1.—A verdict of not guilty has been returned by a jury in the case of four former striking coal miners, charged with murder in connection with the killing April 29, 1914, of Major P. Lester, during coal strike disorders near Walsenburg, Col. The jury deliberated two and one-half hours. Mail Robbery May total $1,000,000 New York, March 1—Postoffice inspectors here are trying to discover the extent of the financial loss in the theft of four registered mail pouches from a transfer automobile while crossing the Hudson river on a New Jersey Central ferryboat. News of the robbery was first made public late Monday. The inspectors said the amount stolen cou' is be ascertained only from postoffice where the packages had been registered. Rumors have placed the loss at anywhere from $1,000 to $1,000,000. ARMED ITALIAN LINERS ARE ORDERED CLEARED Washington, March 1—The Italian linere Glusepe Verdi and San Guglielmo, at New York, with mounted guns aboard, were ordered cleared on assurances of the Italian government that their armament was for defensive purposes only. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR ST. PAUL REPRESENTATIVE. Fred. D. McCracken. 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 Nlc. 1873. Doors open at 3. P. M. Excellent Program—Choice Music. Begins at 3:30. Come earlier to meet each other, and welcome the des- irable strangers, who are coming to make good in Minneapolis. Let's Get Together! A Committee from the Young Girl's Beneficial Club presented $50 to Bishop Edsall to help build a su- perstructure for St. Thomas Mission. NOW IS THE TIME. to put in your Order for your NEW HAND-MADE SPRING HAT From the Popular Milliner MADAME HART, 1210 Washington Ave. So. Nic. 3744 Also to Select From a FULL LINE OF TOILET ARTICLES including Brown Skin Powder, Artesia Cream Soap and Powder. Hair Straightening Combs. Ladies Safety Razors. Madam Hart has been for past 10 years an agent for The Artesia Cream, whise merits are well nown by its users. MADAM WALKER'S PREPARATIONS USED EXCLUSIVELY Hair Straightening, Scalp Treatment. Hairdressing and Manicuring. STEWART'S HOTEL. Mr. Ed. Stewart has arranged for the accommodation of ladies at Stewart's Hotel formerly the Twin City Stag Hotel, 244 3rd Ave So. The special feature will be the dining room service, where ladies will be allowed. Music will be furnished. A popular priced lunch and a regular dinner will be served. Dining room closes promptly at 12.30 A. M. Lunch from 12 to 3 P. M. Dinner from 5 to 8 Dont miss this desirable 35c dinner of five courses, prepared by Chas. Robinson, the well known chef. Mr. James Oglesby, who is unexe-elled in a la carte service is in charge at night. Mr. Chas. Brodie, the congenial manager at Stewart's is doing everything to maintain a high standard of service, and the comforts of the female patrons are attended to by Mrs. Florence Stewart, the wife of the proprietor. INNOVATION BALL. Monday Evening, March 6th. THE TWIN CITY ENTERTAINERS will give their Innovation Ball on March 6, at Union Temple Hall. Messrs. Gibson and Rowe, are in charge, and a grand gathering is assured. This affair will outclass their former successes. Everybody is promised a pleasant evening, on Monday night, March 6. Come Early and Stay Late Good Music—Refreshments. The Visiting Talent of our Race in the Theatrical Profession will give a Special Entertainment. If you want to own a home in 1916 See McDew NOW! He has some good bargains. Now is the time to start. Delinquent Supscribers will please Send the Price of their Subscriptions this Week. We must have money to continue this Publication. The Twin City Charity Club, Mrs. B. J. Wilkinson, pres., ha issued invitations for a whist party to be given at the home of Mrs. T. H. Lyles, 678 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul, on March 7th. Look up this Place! NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS Within walking distance at THE MODERN HOME 1015 S. Fifth St. Nic. 951 Minneapolis, Minn Nic 951 STAR "ADS"—BRING RESULTS Atty. B. S. Smith to Speak. In seeking to present, at each meeting, a program at once interesting, and highly instructive the Minneapolis Sunday Forum, is meeting with a success gratifying alike to those responsible and to the increasing number of those who attend. Last meeting one hundred fifty (150) listened to the Rev. Murrel, a St. Paul divine whom the Minneapolis people hope soon to hear again. At the coming meeting Sunday afternoon at St. Peter A. M. E. Church a lawyer will be the speaker of the day. Brown S. Smith by his magnetic personality and strong upstanding race fealty has won a place in the esteem of his people. His ability and aggressiveness have made him widely known and respected in his profession. He is a vigorous and appealing speaker and is sure to attract many to hear his message. Miss Melvena Chandler the Forums' organist will grace the program with an instrumental number. The Minneapolis Ladies' Quartette, composed of Mesdames Louis Mason, Edward Williams, Geo. Currie and Chas. Sexton will be heard in a selected offering. This organization of musicians is heard all too seldom in our city and the Forum is greatly pleased at this opportunity to give its members and the public the enjoyment their music invariably brings. Those desiring to join the Forum's chorus are invited to come at 3 P. M., and have a part in the half hour instruction given by Mr. W. C. Jeffrey. Session begins promptly at 3:30 and closes 5:30. JACKSON- MONICA Last Tuesday, Feb. 22, 1916 at the home of Mrs. Miles Jackson occurred the wedding of her daughter Eva to Mr. Joseph Monica of Florence, Italy. Ceremony was performed by Rev. Withers amid the elaborate floral decorations. Several solos were rendered by Mrs. Mary Shelton of Des Moines, Ia. accompanied by F. P. Sanford. The bride wore a white satin dress trimmed with white fur. Bridesmaids wore white mull and the bridegroom and best man wore full dress. Relatives were the only ones present. Mr. and Mrs. Monica will make their home with their mother, Mrs. Jackson. Mentioning a few of the presents: 1 sat. finished brass bed, ½ doz. hand embroidered pillow slips, elaborate set of silverware, 1 bed spread and 1 wooden blanket, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Newman; 1 cut glass berry bowl, Mrs. S. C. Adams; ½ doz. cut glass water glasses, Mr. Webster; ½ doz. pearl handle fruit knives, Mr. Olson; ½ doz. after dinner spoons, Mrs. M. Brown. Mr. Sylvester W. Oliver is confined to his home with a severe cold. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. Charles Harden arrived home this week from San Antonio, Tex., where he spent several months. He is much improved in health. The funeral of Sidney Johnson was held Friday. Undertaker Lawrence had charge of the remains. Matthew Johnson, Jr. the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Johnson died this week. Mr. J. Turner Wall, who successfully conducted a real estate office in this city, is now President of the Negro Business League of Asbury Park, N. J. Mr. J. P. Jackson (Sandwich Jack) is sick at the City Hospital with rheumatism. Mrs. Maud McIntosh, who has been very ill is convalescent at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ralph Johnson of Snelling Ave. Mr. Ross Hamilton is able to et around on crutches. He was in the hospital since ecmember, suffering from a broken leg. He fell from a step ladder. Mr. Herbert Parker is rapidly recovering from his recent illness. He will be back to work in a few days. Mr. Samuel Steele purchased a desirable piece of property on the corner of Dupont Ave. No. and 5th St. McDew, the real estate broker, made the deal. Mrs. Chas. Powell was hostess at a luncheon on Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Floe Walker of Des Moines, Ia. Those present were Mrs. C. E. Eldridge, Mrs. J. B. Elliott and Mrs. C. E. McClendon. THE TWIN CITY STAR FINEST ESTABLISHMENT OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES. Twenty Elegant Steam Heated, Electric Lighted Rooms. Free Bath. Rates Reasonable. Lobby, Reading and Lounging Room, Buffet and Grill Room, Billard Room, Dining Room, and bath, Private Dining and Reception Room for Ladies. BARBER SHOP IN CONNECTION A LA CARTE MEALS AT ALL HOURS. BEST SERVICE. POPULAR-PRICE LUNCH. From 12 to 3 P. M. REGULAR DINNER 246-50 FOURTH AVE. SO. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Both Phones. CUT RATE GROCERY STORE 429 SIXTH AVE. NO. MINN. A FEW SUGGESTIONS A Good Chance to Save Money and Trading Stamps. 1 lb. Hormel's Choice Bacon.....17c 100 lbs. Sugar.....$6.80 1 lb. Salt Pork.....17c 1 Can No. 3 Pineapple, reg 25c.....19c 6 Cans Eagle Brand Corn.....48c 1 lb. Big Blue Head Rice.....7½c 1 Can Tomatoes, reg. 15c.....12½c 1 lb. Pure Hog Lard.....14c 1 Dez. Fresh Eggs.....31c 1 Bag Salt, reg. 5c.....4c Creametts, Macaroni or Spegetti Reg. 10 packages—3 for .....25c P. J. Buford & W. W. Humphrey Props. HOW MUCH MONEY HAVE YOU PAID FOR RENT? 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 Sykes 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. Miss Grace Austin, solicits your patronage for Plain Dressmaking and alterations. She will call at your residence. Reasonable rates and satisfaction guaranteed. (See adv.) 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 THE TWIN CITY STAR, ..... 305 Fifth St. So. .. 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. Two nicely furnished rooms. Every modern convenience. Quiet married couple not objected to. Apply after 8 P. M. — 1306 Washington Ave. S. PILLSBURY'S FLOUR Pillsbury's BEST XXXX Minneapolis MN PILLSBURY BEST Extracts from the Address of Rev. B. N. Murrell, before the Minneapolis Sunday Forum. The race, that forgets God, is soon forgotten. Whatever our calling, so long as we lack self-reliance and depend on each other, we shall be dependent. If you are not honest, decent and respectable; take your seat with those who are not. Be real! We must discover our own weaknesses and make amends. Girls should get ready for the great responsibility of womanhood, and contribute to the generation to follow. Let the results of your efforts be measured with those of the other races. Be efficient! Be honest! Lay claim only to that which you have earnestly and honestly obtained, and always respect the possessions of the other man. CLIMBING. St. Augustine, well hast thou said That of our vices we can frame A ladder if we will but tread Beneath our feet each deed of shame. The heights by great men reached and kept Were not attained by sudden flight. But they while their companions slept Were tolling upward in the night. —Longfellow. The Cut Rate Grocery Store is conducted entirely by Negroes. See their Ad and patronize them! Serg't Z. A. Pope, 216 W. 31 St. has ben confined to his bed several weeks with a severe cold. He is slowly recovering under Dr. Browns attention. Mr. and Mrs. John Washington entertained Mrs. L. Dayton, and Miss Cornelia Gordon, of St. Paul, on Sunday afternoon. Miss Eunice Smith, has been quite ill for the past week. The Y. G. B. C's carried flowers to her on Sunday after service. Miss Reiva Washington, entertained the Misses Odette Johnson and Lillienne Thomas, at dinner wednesday evening. Mr. J.. Jackson, of 403 5th Ave. So is seriously ill in the City Hospital with heart trouble, his sister, Mrs. Jennie Johnson, wishes to announce that she will still serve meals, at his residence and hopes his many friends will rally to his rescue. The Y. G. B. C's were entertained on Wednesday at the beautiful home of Miss Reiva Washington, 1500 Penn Ave. No. Club affairs were discussed and a delightful buffet luncheon was served. Miss Washington proved a very sweet little hostess indeed. Mr. Wm. Doston, is home from the hospital and is able to be up and around again. THE GLEANERS CLUB. The Gleaners Club of Bethesda Baptist Church met on March 1st at the residence of Mrs. T. V. Botts, 3427 Minnehaha Ave. Officers for 1916. A meeting was held Feb. 9, at the home of Mrs. Ewing Shannon, 1521 So. 5th St. and the Gleaners Club was organized and officers elected as follows: Mrs. Wm. H. Stirman, President. Mrs. Harry Grever, Vice-Pres. Mrs. Osa Lawrence, Secretary. Mrs. J. Johnson, Asst. secy. Mrs. T. V. Botts, Treasurer. Mrs. W. Houston, Journalist. 1930 A. A. D. RAHN. 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 Bemidji, where he has a herd of 60 head of cattle. He is interested in banks at Baudette, Williams and Dayton. Mr. Rahn is essentially a Minnesota product and has taken a keen interest in all things 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. 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. 100 HON. ERNEST LUNDEEN For Delegate, 5th Dist. Hon. Ernest Lundeen is a progressive Republican. He is a well known young attorney of this city, who worked his way through college. He is an ex-member of the Minnesota Legislature and framer of the presidential primary law. Mr. Lundeen has always stood for justice for all men. He is a Spanish War Veteran and believes in adequate national defense. HON. HENRY RINES For Delegate, 10th Dist. Hon. Henry Rines of Mora, Minn., is the Editor of the Mora Times. He is an ex-speaker of the Legislature, and a true Republican. HON. JAMES MANAHAN. Candidate for Delegate at large. Hon. James Manahan is well known to our readers. He was our true friend while a member of Congress. He is a fighter against segregation and discrimination. He should receive the vote of every Negro in the state. PENTICOSTAL. 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. 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 Pres. Mrs. Jennie Wilkerson, Vice Pres. Mrs. Alice Smith, Sec'y. Mrs. Hester Keeys, Asst. Sec'y. Mrs. Matie 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. Mid-Week Prayer 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 Flats 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. RESTAURANT AND ROOMS MRS. D. L. RODGERS 2010 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis Meals at all Hours Rooms by Day, Week or Month Modern and up-to-date furnished rooms to rent to gentlemen at Mrs. Joseph Thomas', 1809 Fifth Ave. So. One block from the Fourth Ave. car line. All modern conveniences, steam heat. Anyone wishing to be accommodated call her up. South 2164. Piano tuning and repairing. N. W. Phone South 3755. PROF. L. W. ANDERSON, The Piano Specialist My Motto: Satisfaction or No Pay Prices Reasonable Voicing and Regulating 2737 11th Ave. So. Minneapolis ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. 7th Ave. North and Hoag St. Rev. M. W. Withers, Pastor, Res. 2406 17 Ave. S. TWIN CITY CHARITY CLUB. Officers for 1916. CHOICE FURNISHED ROOMS. MRS. HARVEY. 2718 27½ St. So. Minneapolis. ROOMING HOUSE For Sale or Rent. Defective Po ective Page NOTED MEN PRAISE B. T. WASHINGTON Meeting Held at Carnegie Hall New York. President of Hampton Institute First Speaker at Notable Service For Late Educator Under the Ausepices of Three Great Institutions—Organized and Enharmed Race, Says Moton. By N. BARNETT DODSON. New York.—Under the auspices of the board of trustees of the Tuskegee institute, the Hampton institute and the National League on Urban Conditions Among Colored People a memorial meeting in honor of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington was held at Carnegie hall in this city on Friday evening, Feb. 11. The hall was filled from pit to dome by thousands of people, white and colored, who listened attentively to eulogies of the great educator delivered by noted men of both races who knew Dr. Washington intimately. Mr. Seth Low, chairman of the board of trustees of the Tuskegee institute, presided. Music for the occasion was rendered by a chorus from the Music School settlement, New York; a quartet from Fisk university and quintet from the Tuskegee institute. The speakers were Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, principal of the Hampton institute; Attorney William H. Lewis of Boston, who represented the National Urban league; William R. Willcox, president of the New York board of education; James H. Dillard of the Jeanes fund and Major Robert R. Moton, who succeeds Dr. Washington as principal of the Tuskegee institute. Major Moton received a perfect ovation on being introduced by Chairman Seth Low. Major Moton in part said: It is entirely fitting that on the eve of the birthday of the great emancipator we should gather here reverently to pay our respects to the one who stands so pre-eminently as the most unique individual product of emancipation. Booker T. Washington's life and work alone would have justified Abraham Lincoln's ideas and actions regarding emancipation. These remarks are in no sense intended as a eulogy, for that would be absolutely out of harmony with the life and teachings and wishes of this great leader. My hope is rather to call attention to a few of the great principles which controlled and guided his life and enabled him to perform so great and so beautiful a service for the Negro and for the nation, with the desire that we may learn therefrom some lessons and gain some inspiration that may help and encourage us for the great work which he left to us all to carry on. General Armstrong, through Hampton institute, responded the best he knew—and he was a wise, farseeing man—to the earnest, urgent appeal of this untrained, poverty stricken black boy for a chance. He gave him, not money, not even charity as such, but he did give Booker Washington what every American, in the last analysis, deep down in his heart believes that every human being should have, an opportunity to make the most of himself, a chance equal to that of every other man. Booker T. Washington used this chance in developing in every possible way opportunities and chances for other people, whether in Alabama and the south, the isles of the seas or in Africa. He struggled that men might have a chance through Tuskegee Normal and Industrial institute, which he founded and for which he labored and sacrificed and to which he gave his life. Few men in the world's history have been able to accomplish in so short a period for so large a mass of people what Dr. Washington was able to accomplish. He organized and enheartened a race, giving them a new idea of education and of life. He taught the dignity, grandeur, beauty and necessity of industry and morality as fundamental in the development of any people. He gave the Negro people a definite place in the thought and life of the times. It was a difficult, embarrassing, foreboding race problem which he found. He left a clear, definite, hopeful race program, the letter and spirit of which, if wisely and unselfishly followed, will without doubt bring in the long run a happy, wholesome and satisfactory solution and an adjustment minutely acceptable to all concerned. He often said, "No man, either white or black, from north or south, shall drag me down so low as to make me hate him." This, my friends, was his life's motto, and yet few men were more sensitive to unfairness or injustice. The effect of misunderstanding and prejudice is apt to appeal strongly to most people, especially those who are most keenly stung, with Dr. Washington the underlying cause of prejudice and unfairness was of far more fundamental interest to him. He interpreted with kindness and patience and wisdom the north to the south, the south to the north, the Negro to both and both to the Negro. He helped tremendously to make peace between races and between sections—north and south, black and white. He used every opportunity to allay factional strife and blockerings between groups of Negroes. He was truly a peacemaker. TASK FOR THE NATIONS. Ray Stannard Baker's Plea For Human Brotherhood. Ray Stannard Baker in a recent issue of the American Magazine has the following to say about prejudice of one race against another: "Why will men not see that there can be no true civilization while any 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. Lincoln Abhorred Oppression and Dominated Hierarchy and Deepest Hypothesis. 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." 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 Nerney, who resigned the position at the January meeting of the association to enter another line of work. Miss Nerney 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 PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT. That heart disease kills more people in the United States than tuberculosis, pneumonia or any other disease is the statement given out by Director Sam L. Rogers of the bureau of the census, Washington. But the greatest significance attached to the fact that heart disease is now causing more deaths than any other disease is the necessity for regulating daily living habits. Overeating, overdrinking, overplaying and overworking are pointed out as the chief causes of this disease. In other words, heart disease is the result of improper living and is, after all, very largely a matter of personal hygiene. Health experts declare heart disease to be merely the effects of fast and improper living and the inconsiderate treatment given the human body. A CLASSICAL POSER. It Made a Deep Dent In One Juvenile Brain Box. Children and classic poetry should be kept apart if one has much respect for the classics. I remember that when I was a relatively speaking innocent child I used to hear the older pupils in McGuffey's justly celebrated Fourth Reader sing-song the first lines of Bryant's beautiful "To a Watertowl." Those who remember the lines will recall the stately "Whither, mild falling dew." But they will also remember how the average school pupil read it—in a manner calculated to keep the late Mr. W. C. B. revolving, swiftly as a whirling dervish, in his family vault. I used to listen to it and wonder what on earth a "whitermid" was and why it was always falling due. I wondered if it was anything like a mortgage, a promissory note or an insurance premium. I also wondered why in the world the person involved in the matter didn't pay his whithermids when they fell due instead of letting them run on and maybe get him into trouble at the bank. I sat there in my little jackknife engraved seat and nobly resolved that when I grew up I should meet my whithermids promptly and take them up the very moment they fell due. I was going to have no whithermid falling due without my being right there to attend to it and fill the villain who was anxious to foreclosel—Strickland Gillian in Judge. The statesman, with a pleasant smile, Remarked in accents pleasant: "It may seem hard to reconcile My past views with my present. Consistency's a jewel fine, But fashion's information Says jewelry should never abine With too much ostentation." —Washington Star. Cat. He—Your sister seems to have a wonderful constitution. She—Indeed she has! Why, she eats everything she cooks.—Wisconsin State Journal. Very. Said a sorrowful singer: "This hymn Makes my old eyes with teardrops grow dymn. I'll sing it, of course, Although I'm quite hoarse And my chance for an encore is slymn." —Memphis Commercial Appeal. Post impressionist. Jim—What is Bill doing now? James—He's a post impressionist. Jim—You're stringing me. James—No; he's got a job with the telegraph company branding numbers on the telegraph poles. —Dartmouth Jack-o'-Lantern. Early Blessing. The ancients had a gorgeous time In speeding round at nights. No togaed cop e'er halted them Because they had no lights. —Richmond Times-Dispatch. Nice Job. "What line did you say you were in?" "I manufacture a face powder that can't be kissed off." "Who has charge of your proving grounds?"—Kansas City Journal. Inquisitive. A kiss he printed on her lips And showed her no contrition. Because the artful minx inquired, "Well, when's the next edition?" —Birmingham Age-Herald. Harsh Estimate. "Don't you think young Woggins is a trifle egotistical?" "No," replied Miss Cayenne, "merely an egotistical trifle." — Washington Star. The Pessimist. A queer old cuse is Ignatz Sand. For hard luck makes him glad. He is a watch repairer, and He likes to see times bad. —Spokane Review. Consistency. SMOKE THE BEST 5C CIGAR Sight Draft 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 Sollicits Your Patronage. SPECIAL SAMPLE SHOES. POPULAR PRICED SHOE RE- PAIRING. WE PIX '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, Nlc. 1963 Res. Golfax 1638. DR. J. H. REDD, Physician and Surgeon. 111 SO. 6TH ST. Minneapolis, Minn. DR. W. H. WRIGHT. DENTIST. Phone Nic. 1963 III So. 6th St Minneapolis, Minn. T. S. Center 4639. WALFRID WESTMAN Photographer 1425 Washington Ave. So. 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. It is composed of members of both races and sexes on terms of complete equality and as brothers and sisters in this holy cause of freedom. An Appeal for Funds. The Association needs money and new members. It costs just one dollar to join. If you believe in fair play, in fighting for your rights, if you believe in organization and cooperation, join this Association and do your bit toward advancing the race and therby helping to make human brotherhood a reality and not a fiction Send One Dollar to the undersigned and join in this great work. Gale P. Hilyer, Secretary. 2441 5th Ave. S. 722 New York Life Bldg. THE SPIRELLA CORSET Mrs. Cora Anderson Carr 365 Aurora Ave. N. W. Dale 1345 St. Paul, Minn. Office Phone N. W. Main 625 GALE P. HILYER ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW With Hall and Tantges 722 New York Life Bldg. Minneapolis, Minn. Res. N. W. South 3347 THE SOUTHERN THEATRE 1422 Washington Ave. So. MOVING PICTURES—VAUDE- VILLE. 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East Tennessee Teachers' Association to Convene at Morristown April 20. The spring meeting of the East Tennessee Teachers' association will be held for three days at Morristown, Tenn., beginning on Thursday, April 20. President William J. Causler of Knoxville requests all teachers to attend the various sessions of the gathering, as there will be many topics for discussion and other matters of interest of which each teacher should have a personal knowledge. The local committee of arrangements appointed by Dr. J. S. Hill, president of the Morristown Normal college, is making ample preparation for the entertainment of teachers and visitors. The program committee has already announced the names of some of the best known and ablest speakers in the state who will take part in the proceedings. Commend Rev. B. T. Harvey's Book. The Rev. B. T. Harvey of Lakewood, N. J., has recently committed authorship, and a book, "Life's Harmony," is the result. It is a philosophical work well thought out and has evoked fine commendation from the late Booker T. Washington, who said, "I have read with very great interest and satisfaction your book, 'Life's Harmony.'" The Rev. D. Wadsworth Cannon, pastor of the First Baptist church, Cranford, N. J., said, "You have discovered the key of the most profound and philosophical subject of the age." These and other endorsements of the brilliant author's work are highly complimentary to Dr. Harvey as a writer and a thinker. The secretary of the state board of examiners for teachers' licenses, Hon. T. T. D. Sensor of New Jersey, and Hon. A. B. Meredith, assistant commissioner of education, also speak in praise of the work. --- PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 305—So. Fifth Street. Entered in the Post Office at Minneapolis as second class matter. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA EDITORIAL ASSN. Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. 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The noblest workers of our world bequeath us nothing so great as the image of themselves.—James Martineau. The struggle for today, is not altogether for today; it is for a vast future.—Abraham Lincoln. "What the Negro must do is to contend for his rights in the best spirit without losing his head and he will find the genuine white people the world over respecting them. First, let him respect himself and others will respect him."—(Charleston, S. C. Messenger.) THE NEXT REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT. The choice of the Star for president is Theodore Roosevelt. We believe him to be the choice of the rank and file of true Republicans. 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 enlistes 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 dvlinely 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." ESTABROOK ENDORSED FOR PRESIDENT. HENRY O. ESTABROOK RALPH CAMERON FOR ESTABROOK Statement Issued January 3, by Ralph H. Cameron, Republican National Committeeman For Arizona and Former Delegate in Congress for Arizona. "I am for Henry D. Estabrook for the Republican nomination for President. I am for him because in my judgment, he is the one man who can rally Republicans of all elements and shades of opinion to his support, and, therefore, the one man whose nomination will give us the best assurance of victory in 1916. I have made several extended trips over the country within the last few months. None of the China bids fair to be a political wonder. Her troubles in the last 100 years have been enough to destroy the integrity of any nation lacking solid foundations. The Talping rebellion, which was raging about the time of the civil war in this country, ravaged the whole length and breadth of the land, destroying lives, wealth and institutions of civilization. Since then there has been the war with England, war with Japan, the war against opium and against the Boxer rebels. To crown all the corrupt dynasty of the Manchus was overthrown by a tremendous political upheaval. The wonder is that there remain sufficient virility of conscience and patriotism to do the work of reconstructing an ancient civilization on modern lines. Whether the government shall be republican or monarchical is of small interest to the outside world so long as it is a government of progress. The "greenback" currency which the Bankers' association ask to have retired from circulation and canceled dates from the civil war. The bills are demand notes payable in gold (or silver). There are now in use $346, 681,016, the sum left when congress finally stopped their cancellation in 1878. Besides the "greenbacks," there are now five forms of paper money in circulation—gold certificates, silver certificates, treasury notes, national bank notes, federal reserve notes, besides miscellaneous notes in small amounts. The United States proposes to pay Nicaragua $3,000,000 for the definite, permanent and exclusive right to construct a transoceanic canal across Nicaraguan territory. The route is believed to be practical, and the United States wishes to shut off foreign competition with its Panama waterway. It is conceded that reprisals must not hurt neutrals, but those air raids on open and defenseless towns and cities slaughter women and children for no reason but reprisal. The record of skating and coasting and picking fresh blooming violets and daisies in contiguous fields on alternate days is made, be it noted, in leap year. "Shirt sleeve diplomacy" and "dollar diplomacy" may have to yield before "get there diplomacy" as the trademark of the American brand. In the British casualty lists there are 100 heirs of families with titles among the killed. The other 120,200 slain were merely breadwinners. If one must take a voyage the South American waters will be found clear of mines and other subterranean dangers—for awhile. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR THE TWIN CITY STAR SED FOR PRESIDENT. old line candidates for the Republican nomination has aroused any appreciable enthusiasm. Obviously, the favorite son movement in the several States can get nowhere, for it can never develop a national leadership. Indeed, I see great danger in this favorite son brand of politics, for it can readily develop a situation that would mean repetition of the disaster of 1912. "Republicans generally welcome the new leadership idea. Mr. Estabrook is able, aggressive, sound in his Republicanism, and free of factional entanglements. To me, as a Republican, there is genuine inspiration and hope in Mr. Estabrook's candidacy." Cause of His Hilarity. Green—I'd like that fellow Brown better if he didn't always laugh at his own jokes. White — Brown doesn't laugh at his own jokes. He laughs at you fellows who are silly enough to listen to them.—Illustrated Bits. Recent private advices from Italy on the inside tell of a sad state of things brought on by the war. Business is dead, and all sorts of activities languish. All the males between seventeen and forty-five are at the front, and those between forty-five and fifty are in arms at depots. Only old men, women and young boys are at home to do the work. And Italy has little to show for the sacrifice except on the side of loss. The question of whether the people will approve of universal military training could best be equitably settled by a plebiscitum of men of military age who are physically fit. The burden must fall upon them. The race of Artemus Wards, ready to sacrifice all their first wife's relations on the altar of the country, is not yet dead. At the rate the old world is killing off bone and sinew it looks as though American manhood would have to get into training to handle the pick and spade as in the days before the immigrant cornered the job. On the good side of war it can be said that doctors are too busy tracking shell splinters and bullets to pester humanity with all sorts of germ scares. The hopes of the Chinese should feel an uplift in Wilson's pronouncement that the United States will champion freedom throughout the world. By watchful waiting we may have a big Continental army of grownup boy scouts ready to push back that invasion when it comes. Increased per capita in savings banks indicates that the common people are doing a little preparedness on their own hook. If the preparedness issue hangs fire like the tariff issue it may be near nearing adjustment in the year 2016. If these strenuous times cut out too much work for the president there is a vice president to give a hand. Money of any color will be just as good if Uncle Sam can't get the usual dyes for the printing. Although Villa is not recognized by the powers, his work is easily recognizable from afar. The early robin seems to be a more reliable bird than the dove of peace. Chest protectors made of steel have been popular in Europe this winter. Short as it is February can be long on wintry winter. BATTLE HYMN OF THE NEGRO Davie 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 Republ." The hymn: Our eyes have seen the glory of a Booker Washington. He has fought a swordless battle for the cause of right and won. He has made his race respected, though his life on earth is done His truth is marching on! CHORUS. Glory, glory, halleujah! Glory, glory, halleujah! Glory, glory, halleujah! "Our Booker Washington." We have seen him in the watchfires of our race's bitter woes Brittle devices of prejudice and making friends of foes. We have heard his forceful pleading, and our racial progress shows The work of Washington. We have heard his loving gospel urging "Brotherhood of Men," "Mutual helpfulness" his doctrine, preached by action, tongue and pen. Whites and blacks should live together—not as enemies, but friends. For God is marching on. He has sounded forth the trumpet that would never call retreat. Prove yourselves useful Americans and never fear defeat. Oh, he must know how 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." As he died to lift them higher, teach our children to see The truths of Washington! (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 Lose. The Milliner—Run fast, boy! Get that delivered before it's out of style!—Life. Alexander Again In Editorial Harness. 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