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MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL ective Page VOL. 6 Single Copies 5 Cents STRONG CENTER OF EDUCATION Noted Leaders Approve Work of Wilberforce University. EXERTS A WIDE INFLUENCE Progress of Famous Ohio Institution Is Kept Abreast of the Times by Able and Wise Management—An Increase In Funds For Endowment and Equipment Is needed. By N. BARNETT DODSON. The progress of Wilberforce university, Wilberforce, O., within recent years has been in a large measure in keeping with the ideas and aims of its founders and supporters. Its growth in public favor and usefulness shows that its president, board of trustees and faculty keep abreast of the times in directing the work of the institution along safe and definite lines. While DR. W. S. SCARBOROUGH. there have been several additions to the equipment during the past eight years, there is still a pressing need of more room, more funds toward the endowment and money to meet current and incidental expenses promptly. The influence of Wilberforce on the mental, social and moral welfare of the colored race, not only of Ohio, but of the whole country is well nigh incalculable. Ten thousand students have received training at Wilberforce. Five hundred teachers have gone forth into every state and into all lands to uplift the race, many are teachers in and presidents of other colleges, some are professional men and hundreds are splendid mechanics, due to industrial training at Wilberforce. The buildings grouped around the college campus are artistic and massive and commemorate by name the noble members of the race who have contributed so much to the upbuilding of Wilberforce—Shorter hall. Mitchell hall, Arnett hall and others—and in 1800 the fine trades building was completed and named Galloway hall in honor of Dr. William A. Galloway of Xenia, who has served as trustee seventeen years and to whom perhaps Wilberforce university owes more than to any other white citizen of the state. Above the ornate entrance of Galloway hall, chiselled in the enduring rock is this splendid sentiment, "A Sound Body, a Trained Hand, a Trained Mind, a True Heart." President Scarborough has received much encouragement from both white and colored people in his conduct of the affairs of Wilberforce, and this has enabled him to a great work for the institution. In reply to a letter from Dr. Scarborough Dr. Susanna W. Dodds writes: "I thank you for your letter and also the circular. My sympathies have always been enlisted for Wilberforce and its prosperity. This for two reasons. In the first place, the cause which it represents is a most deserving one. The sooner you can obliterate the race prejudice which exists in this country the better it will be for all concerned, and there is no way in which this can be so successfully done as by education, just such as Wilber force is giving. "Another reason for my warm attachment for Wilberforce is that for many years those who were instrumental in calling it into existence were good friends of mine; they had the cause at heart and worked faithfully for it." Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, principal of the Hampton (Va.) institute, in a letter to Dr. Scarborough also speaks highly of the work. He says: "Wilberforce has had a long and honorable record and it has been a power of good in the past. and I have reason to hope and believe that, under your direction, it will do still greater things in the future. While I have never had the opportunity to examine its work. I feel sure that it is deserving of the support of all those who are interested in the education of the colored race. I intend, as opportunity offers, to visit the institution, and then I can speak from personal examination of its worth." Criticism from sources jealous of the institution's progress under Dr. Scarborough's management does not count for much in the face of such warm words of good will from men and women of culture and broadmindedness as are quoted here. President Scarborough is a born leader, an educator, gentleman and scholar of the first magnitude. DEATH OF MRS. LOUISE R. JOY History Connected With Aged Woman Whose Freedom Beecher Purchased. The following account of the death of Mrs. Louise R. Joy by John H. Paynter, which appeared in the Washington Post in February, is interesting for many reasons. The reference to the part taken by the late Rev. Henry Ward Beecher and the Plymouth church in Brooklyn is of much historical value. Mr. Paynter's article reads thus: A few days ago the mortal remains of Mrs. Louisa R. Joy, whose residence in the District covered a period of nearly seventy years, were laid to rest. Her entire life was symbolized by an unwavering faith in God, devotion to the church and loving service to her family. The passing of this splendid Christian character is otherwise notable, too, for she was the last of the eighteen sons and daughters of Paul and Amelia Edmonson, seven of whom were associated with seventy others in an effort to escape from slavery in 1848. The attempt was unsuccessful, mainly through information furnished the masters by one Judson Diggs, a free colored man, who had a small personal spite to satisfy. The steamer Pearl, with its cargo of fugitives, was overhauled at Cornfield Harbor, a landing on the Potomar river, and the masters, anticipating resistance, boarded her with pistols and clubs drawn, but were speedily reassured when Richard Edmonson stuck his head above the hatchway and exclaimed: "Do thyself no harm, gentlemen. We are all here." The slaves were returned to Washington, and most of them were eventually sold in the southern slave market. Two of these sisters, Emily and Mary, were saved from this fate mainly through the efforts of the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, who held a large meeting in his famous Brooklyn church, at which time the money for their deliverance from slavery was enthusiastically subscribed. A little later the aged mother herself journeyed to New York and was equally successful in enlisting the sympathy and aid of Mr. Beecher for the rescue of the two remaining children, one of whom was Mrs. Loulsa Joy, who has just passed away. Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe devotes much space in her key to "Uncle Tom's Cabin" to the story of the Edmonson children and to the incident of the Pearl, which from the fact of its English ownership the attempted escape of slaves thereon was considered at the time a question of international importance. Oriental Lodge to Hold a Reception. Secret society circles in Pittsburgh are much interested in the coming annual reception of Oriental Lodge No. 65, Free and Accepted Masons, which is to be held on Monday evening, April 24, at Luther's assembly rooms, north side. The public functions of Oriental lodge are always largely attended and are considered one of the leading social events among our people at whatever season they occur. Hampton Singers to Visit Pittsburgh. The Gold Medal quartet of the Hampton (Va.) institute will participate in a musical to be given at the Carnegie Music hall, Pittsburgh, on Monday evening, March 27. This quartet won the gold medal offered at the exposition in San Francisco in 1915 at a folk song contest; hence its name. New Officials of Odd Fellows Hall. The Odd Fellows' Hall association in Pittsburgh has installed the following named persons as officials for 1916: President, George H. Newman; vice president, Robert A. Forrest; treasurer, Jonathan P. Hayden; secretary, W. W. Hendrickson; recording secretary, W. J. Childs. Dr. Corrothers Joins the Baptists. While the news of the Rev. Dr. S. L. Corrothers' change of religious faith recently from the A. M. E. Zion denomination to the Baptist denomination comes as a surprise to the general public, it was not a surprise to many of his personal friends in Philadelphia, where he has done a good work. Dr. Corrothers has contemplated making such a change for some time. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR MEMORIAL FUND GAINS SUPPORT BISHOP CLINTON'S LETTER. Financial Campaign to Raise $250,000 Among the Colored People Toward a Sum to Perpetuate the Work of Dr. Booker T. Washington Is Meeting With Success. Tuskegee Institute, Ala.—Never has any movement among the colored people aroused so much interest and cooperation as has the campaign for the Booker T. Washington memorial fund. Everywhere there appears to be a growing sentiment that this is the one opportunity for the colored people to show how much they are willing to do for themselves. In their enthusiasm and loyalty some of the friends in their letters to Tuskegee have said that they regard it as a responsibility they owe to the race to contribute to this fund. In a letter one friend says, "The white people of the country, north and south, are eagerly watching to see what the colored people are going to do to help perpetuate the work founded by Dr. Booker T. Washington, and they will give in proportion as the colored people themselves give." At a special meeting of some of the trustees of the Tuskegee institute held in New York city recently Secretary Emmett J. Scott presented letters from men and women of the race prominent in church, in fraternal organizations and in business and read editorial comments from many of the colored papers pledging support to the campaign. The trustees were deeply impressed by the spirit of love and appreciation for Dr. Washington which prompted the sentiments of these loyal friends. A letter typical of this sentiment has been received from Bishop George W. Clinton of the A. M. E. Zion church. Bishop Clinton in part says: "First, I hereby pledge $100; second. I shall do all in my power to encourage my friends and the ministers and churches of the Fourth Episcopal district to contribute and shall lend my heartiest support to the campaign in whatever way I can; third, I have in mind a proposition to suggest a Booker T. Washington night at our New Jersey conference, which is to be held at Camden in April, and at our general conference, which is to be held in Louisville, Ky., in May, and I also suggest that April 5, the date recently discovered to be the anniversary of Dr. Washington's birth, be set aside by our people as a special occasion to contribute to the cause of Negro education and to make a special donation for the support of the work at Tuskegee institute." Fraternal organizations are likewise taking active steps, through their executive heads, to organize subsidiary campaigns among their own members and otherwise co-operating with Mr. Scott. Mr. C. N. McDaniels, state grand secretary of the Alabama jurisdiction of the Masonic lodge, has written as follows: "I wish to say in reply that I immediately took the matter up with State Grand Master W. T. Woods of Mobile, asking him to name the first monthly communication in May of each subordinate lodge in the state as memorial day for Dr. Washington and that I be allowed to issue a circular informing them of the grand master's request and calling upon the lodges to contribute on this day to the fund, sending same direct to Mr. Logan, treasurer of Tuskegee institute." A similar circular has been prepared by State Grand Master Andrew W. Dungey of Lansing, Mich., and will be sent to members of the Masonic fraternity of the state of Michigan. "I shall issue a direct appeal to all the lodges in the jurisdiction asking them to contribute to the fund as liberally as they possibly can," writes Mr. Dungey. Local campaigns in which our news papers are taking the forward part and publishing each week the names of contributors and their amounts are being conducted by W. P. Kemp, editor of the Detroit Leader, and F. E. Washington, editor of the Citizen, Pensacola. Fla. Thus with fraternal organizations, churches and newspapers all working in harmony for its success, the campaign is shaping itself for a vigorous effort to raise the $250,000 as the colored people's part of the memorial fund. READ THE STAR-IT'S NEWS FIRST FOLK SONG FESTIVAL. Big Musical Event In Washington Conducted by Mme. Hackley. Washington—Mme. E. Azalla Hackley's latest triumph was the training and direction of Washington's first folk song festival recently given in this city. So cordially was this truly American music received it has been decided to make the folk song festival an annual event, and arrangements have already been entered into by which Mme. Hackley is to return at a future date to cheer the souls of the many friends she has made during her recent visits. Spacious Metropolitan A. M. E. church was packed to the doors with a throng of music lovers anxious to bear the folk song festival, the first of its kind ever held in this city. The affair was under the general supervision of the Bethel Literary and Historical association and was planned and executed by the society's far visioned and ever original president, Miss Marie A. D. Madre. Cultured Washington turned out en masse. The chorus of nearly 200 voices was trained by Mme. Hackley in just eight days of hard and strenuous work, but it is the popular verdict that had she trained them eight weeks the result could not have been more satisfactory. In point of harmony, volume and artistic interpretation the singing was never excelled on any similar occasion in the nation's capital, and the eminent principal of the Hackley Vocal Normal institute of Chicago is deserving of the highest commendation for her splendid work. Gathered from the various choirs and standard musical organizations of the vicinity, this remarkable aggregation typified the high water mark of Negro achievement in the arena of folk song presentation. The degree of perfection attained by them with the limited time allowed for rehearsal stamps the singers as geniuses for music and establishes Mme. Hackley as one of the leaders of the times as a teacher and director. A distinctive feature of the festival was the appearance of Professor J. Rosamond Johnson of New York, now executive officer of the Music Settlement school of that city and known to the country at large as the junior member of the once famous theatrical team of Cole and Johnson, who loomed large for many years in the field of musical comedy and Negro character study. The world will never forget "The Red Moon" and "The Shoofly Regiment," Cole and Johnson's greatest feat in stage land. Mr. Johnson received an ovation when introduced by Miss Madre. He rendered two of his favorite selections, "Lil Gal" (words by Paul Laurence Dunbar), and his popular success, "Under the Bamboo Tree," besides contributing a speech that was the last word in felicity of expression and good fellowship. He paid a lofty tribute to the unselfish labors of Mme. Hackley for the musical uplift of the Negro people and confessed that she had given him the inspiration that led him to embark in the same line of effort, and to found in New York the Music Settlement school, where there is an open door to the ambitious youth of the race, just as exists at Mme. Hackley's thriving Normal Institute in Chicago. A chorus of students from the M street high school, led by Miss Mary L. Europe, rendered with fine effect Mr. Johnson's original production "Southland," which has been highly praised by music lovers of both races everywhere. The credit for the very enjoyable entertainment and for inaugurating an annual event that promises much for the music lovers of the race is due in the largest measure to the energetic and painstaking efforts of Miss Marie A. D. Madre, who in her five years of unprecedented success as president of the nation wide forum, Bethel Literary and Historical association, has been foremost among her people in affording Washington the opportunity of seeing and appreciating the best thought and artistic endeavor among the Negroes of the country. Her platform has also been graced by some of the ablest and most influential of the white statesmen and intellectual leaders of the world. In addition to her laudable labors as cheftain of the Bethel Literary society, Miss Madre is the official head of the Women's federation of the District, is an efficient teacher in the public schools, a graduate of the law department of Howard university and an active factor in the Woman's Relief corps of the department of the Potomac, auxiliary to the G. A. R. it is understood that Miss Madre retires from the chair of Bethel at the close of the current year in May. She has set a pace that will try the mettle of any one who may succeed her. SMOKE THE RELIABLE SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR NEW MOVEMENT GROWS RAPIDLY PROGRAM OF RACE DEFENSE Cincinnati Editor Outlines Platform of Combined Secret and Mutual Benefit Organization In Thoughtful Address. National Body Will Act as Port of Refuge, Says Mr. Jones. Joseph L. Jones, editor of the Fraternal Monitor, Cincinnati, and chairman of the executive committee of the National Negro Press association, outlines the object and aim of the national congress of Negro fraternities, organized at Cincinnati in February, in the following address to fraternal organizations throughout the country. Mr. Jones says: The national congress of Negro fraternities is no longer a myth, but a real, live, lusty infant, assured of a development and power which will command the deferential consideration of the friend who needs our help or the foe whose acts invite our opposition. Seventy-two state organizations have responded to our call. Supine quiescence when the rights of the Negro are assailed is largely responsible for the illegal and unwarranted restrictions we as a race suffer. This is a dishonorable quiete practiced by the unprepared or indifferent. Our various societies in the several JOSEPH L. JONES. states are the footballs for legislators who attack the weak to gain a popularity and re-election. No organization having membership in this body is weaker than the combined strength of all the organizations composing it. Through this organization we expect to prove beyond doubt to all inimically inclined that no longer are any of our fraternal institutions the playthings of those who seek political popularity. We will be in the watchtower, fully equipped for defense, when our immense property holdings or endowment departments are assailed because our success lessens the profits of similar commercial concerns. This must be the strongest fortification of the race and so well organized that even surprisal will meet defeat. Every member of every state organization holding membership in the national congress of Negro fraternities is a picket, always on duty to report the approach of foe or friend. This is our world, our kingdom, our republic, our organized nation, our army. In our plan no salaried officers are suggested, no pet schemes are fostered, no personal aggrandizements are nurtured, but upon a platform serving notice to the world that we are prepared for defense and stand out in the open for a square deal for all our people, we unfurl our flag to God's free zephyrs and step in the line of march of all those organizations, whose ultimate aims are protection against unjustifiable denial of constitutional rights. The die is cast. We sink or swim as our munitions are provided, and our munitions consist chiefly of your membership, your loyalty, your compliance with our constitution, your co-operation, your faith and your prayers. This organization is a divine inspiration, second only in marvel to the divine conception. Great God! How can it fail? It is the answer to the argument that Negroes are not organized. It is the response to the challenge. "Fight or die." The birth of this congress is the grave of the wrongs and oppressions planned by enemies for the future. Our plan involves all activities which are necessary in the uplift or defense of our fraternities and our people. The standardization of working plans of the several organizations which would change in any way their peculiar individual or character is not intended. No such interference is necessary. This national organization is the port of refuge, the national bank, the standing army, to which any of its members may fly when aid of any kind is needed or when the boll weevil of prejudice threatens to destroy us root and branch. The committees named in our constitution imply their activities by their titles. The battleship has been launched; the crew has embarked; the tag of peace floats at her mast; the dogs of war peer over her gunwale; God is her pilot; fair play is her mission. MEAL DENIED TO MINISTER. Double Action Color Line Exists at a Yonkera (N. Y.) Restaurant. Ira Post, a colored man of Jewish and Negro extraction, runs an eating saloon in Yonkers for white people only, which is his right. A few days ago a gentleman, a stranger in the city, a graduate of one of the leading English universities, who has been appointed by the archdeaconry of the Protestant Episcopal church to have charge of the mission work in the valley of the Hudson and of St. Augustine Episcopal mission in Yonkers and St. Mark's in Tarrytown, learning that the place was owned by a colored man, went in to see if he could make some arrangement to have his dinner sent to his lodging place daily. He was met by a white woman, whose manner seemed to question his right to enter the sacred precinct. She curtly asked his business and was told that his business was with Mr. Post. Mr. Post, hearing the conversation, hastened to the front and with much pompousness asked what was wanted of him. He was informed by the gentleman that he wished to arrange with him for dinner. "Oh, you couldn't pay for meals here! I have only the best food here, my prices are high, and I cater only to these people. (This with a wave of the hand and in a loud voice, which the white people dining there could not help hearing.) "I can send you to a colored man who used to be my cook—Seymour—where you will find what you want and within in your means. I don't serve colored people; there is not enough in it to pay me." (Still talking loudly for the benefit of his white customers.) The gentleman was disgusted with this insulting remark, but told him who he was and why he called. It is likely that Mr. Post will have a suit on his hands if the counsel of the reverend gentleman's friends prevail. Professional Negroes like Post should be bumped hard to teach them some sense and good manners, especially to strangers. AN EXPENSIVE LAWSUIT. How an Action For $11 Cost Hundreds Without Being Settled. Under the caption "Don't Go to Law Unless You Have Money to Burn." John E. Bruce ("Grit") of Yonkers, N. Y., relates the following story. He says: "In October, 1912, a certain physician in Yonkers entered an action against one of his fellow townmen to collect $11, claimed to be due for professional services. The defense put in a general denial, claiming that the bill had been paid. "The doctor then put his money to work, and the case was tried, but the doctor did not appear in court personally or by counsel, with the result that it was dismissed with costs, together with the sheriff's fees, which amounted to $120.90, which the doctor had to pay or else— "Later the doctor claimed that he had never authorized the bringing of this action and that the first he knew of it was when the judgment for costs was in the hands of the sheriff. He brought suit against his attorney in the case to recover the amount of costs assessed against him. The case lingered on the calendar until March. 1916, when it was called for trial of the issue. "Once more the doctor and his at- torney did not appear, and once more the costs were taxed against him. This will make a total of $253.65 in costs taxed against him in the one effort to collect $11. And he does not get the $11 either. Now, wouldn't that jar you? "Think of how many overcoats or tons of coal or leaves of bread the doctor could have bought and distributed to the needy with the sum!" Women's Clubs Plan For Meeting. The various clubs forming the Em- pire State Federation of Women's clubs are beginning to consider plans for sending large delegations from their number to the annual meeting of the general body to be held at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., the first week in July. Mrs. M. C. Lawton of Brooklyn is president of the State Federation. | | [| 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 Wedens- day A.M. Patronize those business houses, ‘who request your patronage through your paper. MeDew is asking YOU a question. Have you read it? It is in our col umns. " The greatest study for the Negro today is the Negro race.—Atty. B. S. Smith. A FOUR NIGHT’S BAZAAR. Zion Baptist Church, Seventh Ave. North and Hoag. The members of Zion Baptist Church are planning and will have a Four Knights Bazaar beginning Mon- day night, March 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. A splendid program each night and refreshments will be served. The following organizations will have charge: Majestic Club — Monday night Friend Club — Tuesday night Juvenile & Silverleaf Club — Wed- nesday night. Each will have a booth loaded with nice and valuable things made and collected to be disposed of. Admis- sion each night five cents. Season ticket fifteen cents. The proceeds of this effort are to be used by the Trus- tees to close up the year’s budget with all bills paid. Church year ends March 31st. Many friends are assisting the mem- bers to make this a success. —Adv. SPECIAL NOTICE. Sunday March 26th is membership Rally Day at Zion Baptist Church. ‘There will be a special service at 3:30 P.M. All are cordially invited. Delinquent Supscribers will please Send the Price of their Subscriptions this Week. We must have money to continue this Publication. Young girls who are down town at noons should try to make it possible to attend the Lenten Services held every noon from 12:10 until 12:35 at the Shubert Theatre. More of our girls should attend. GRAND MILLINERY OPENING SPECIAL BARGAIN DAYS Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday March 28th, 29th and 30th. Madam Hart, 1202 Wash. Ave. South. Mr. James Cunningham is very sick at his residence 2819 Chicago Ave. Mme. Eva C. C. LaRhue of Chicago is a guest of Mrs. L. D, Martin, 3013 Garfield Ave. She is a recognized singer of merit and will be heard in the near future, Mme. LaRhue will reside permanently in Minneapolis. Miss Mildred Plummer, has been very ill for the past two weeks at her home on Clinton Ave , A letter for Phil Burke is at the Star’s office. Mrs. Walter Blackburn of Findlay PL, is suffering with rheumatism. Mr. Blackburn is improving rapidly from his recent illness. Mrs. W. D. Thomas of 1303 6th Ave. North is enroute to Oklahoma, stopping in Lawrence, Kan. to spend a few days with her son, who is at- tending Haskell Inst., also in Coffe- ville, Kan., to visit her sister. She expects to stay six weeks in the south MEN’S DAY RALLY. All day services will be held at Bethesda Church on April 9th, known as the Men's Day Rally. Albert McClure, son of Mr. Moses McClure is very sick. Mrs. T. V. Botts of Snelling Ave. is suffering from a sprained arm, re. ceived by a fall. Madam LaRhue will sing at the evening service at St. Peter Churct on March 26th. The piano solo by Miss Katherine Duncan and a solo by Mr. Wilbu Nevels, at St. Peter Church on Sun day evening were appreciative features of the Stewardesses Rally, which wa ‘& success. Mr. Lincoln Manley is at the Cit) Hospital, St. Paul, suffering from ; paralytic stroke received while visit ing in St. Paul. He had resided for many years with Col. and Mrs Edw Mitchell of 1313 Washington Ave. So Mr. A. A. Scott, formerly of Oma hha, who has been sick several week: at the Twin City Hotel, is recovering rapidly. MAJOR LYNCH TO LECTURE. ‘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 Cut Rate Grocery Store is con- ducted entirely by Negroes. See their Ad and patronize them! GRAND EASTER BALL Will be given by the PRIDE OF MINNESOTA LODGE NO. 5, KNIGHTS of PYTHIAS MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 24, 1916 at the MASONIC HALL Cor. Sth Ave. South and 24th St. McCULLOUGH’S ORCHESTRA Will Furnish the Music Admission 35c Taxies 1: Ka iE A LECTURE ‘ eS “SOME PHASES OF THE NEGRO Pe PROBLEM, AS IT NOW . , EXISTS.” oe by a Mj, John R. Lynch, U. 8. A. Retired ‘ : At ST. PETER A. M. E. CHURCH, , Minneapolis, ae 22nd St. between 9h and 10th Aves. ea Friday Eve. March 31, 1916, 8 P. M. i ADMISSION 25 CENTS. 2. Under auspices of the Minneapolis » Ban Sunday Forum. oe Ney | Maj. Lynch will speak twice in the a : Twin Cities, on March 28th in St. Paul and on MARCH 31 in MINNE- APOLIS. COME! AND HEAR THE A GREAT MUSICAL TREAT DRAMATIC CANTATA “SAUL, KING OF ISRAEL” In 5 Acts—In Costumes. PRESENTED BY MRS. W. B. SENSABAUGH. AT ST. PETER’S A. M. E. CHURCH. TWO NIGHTS MONDAY AND TUESDAY EVENINGS, MARCH 27, 28, 1916 40 Persons in the Cast 40 DRAMATIS PERSONAE Saul—"King of Verael o...eeeeeeeeeeeecesereeeeeneeseeteeeseeeseee MF, R. Skinner Jonathan—"Saul’s Son” oe... ececcsceseessssteestesessesessesM, Earl Weber Ablgale—“Saul’s Daughter” ..........ceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseseMrs, HL BL Poort David—the Shepherd ........c0ccccccccssessessseessesesssssesee ME. Wilbur Neville Samuel—the Prophet .......cccscsscessssssseeteessessssessese MR. We M. Smith Michlal ....ccssccecssssrsecssrscverssseessecesssstsrerssesseessees MOS, Hattle Hall Witch of ENdOr os... .ccccsesscesceerestestestseeseessesessesesMr@, Chas. Sexton Messenger of Comfort .........ccccscceseeseeseeeeeeteeeeseesess Mts, Ed, Williams Herald ...c.cc. cesceseseevrtseterssteesseseesssesterseesseeseesMagter Lyman Stovall MUSICIANS Master Leon Abbey, Violin,—J. R. Collins, Cornet,—Andrew Quinn, Bass Violin— Mrs. Sensabaugh, Plano, and others, DAMSEL’S CHORUS. Misses Stone, Mabel Dunn, Esther Stovall, Mabel Sexton, Dorothy Gilbert, ‘Marguerite Seymour. “ _witcns' cHorus. Mesdames Taylor, Phelps, Johnson, Rutledge, Cisney, Brown and Miss Essle Mason. SOLDIERS’ CHORUS. J. A. Waters, Arthur V. Hall, C.J. Plerce, W. C. Smith, ...... Jones, Eldridge Willams, Briscoe Lewls, A. J. Kelso. USHERS—Marlenne Jeffrey, Corinne Parsons, Lilllan Thomas. CURTAIN 8 P.M. SHARP. REFRESHMENTS SERVED ADMISSION. ADULTS 35c, CHILDREN 15c. MAJOR JOHN BR. LYNCH. COME! ANI A GREAT MU DRAMATIC “SAUL, KINC In 5 Acts— PRESENTED BY MRS AT ST. PETER'S A. M. E. MONDAY AND TUESDAY E 40 Persons i DRAMATIS Savl—"King of lerael” oe. eeeeeeeeees Jonathan—"Saul’s Son... eee esses Abigale—“Saul’'s Daughter” ........... David—the Shepherd .........6cscceeeee Samuel—the Prophet ...........eseee++ MMIONIA, coevenntvsnurensoneeneranensnerats Witch of Endor oe... c.cccseecerseeeees Messenger of Comfort ..........20ss.000 HeMMld sosisess tesssscitesssssuisessiaees Must Master Leon Abbey, Violin,—J. R. Colll Mrs. Sensabaugh, DAMSEL' Misses Stone, Mabel Dunn, Euther S ‘Marguertt “_wircns' Mesdames Taylor, Phelps, Johnson, Rutle SOLDIERS J. A. Waters, Arthur V. Hall, C.J. Pl Witliams, Griscoe USHERS—Marlenne Jeffrey, Corinne P: CURTAIN 8 P. M. SHARP. ADMISSION. ADULT: AMES’ BIG CARNIVAL. ‘The Etks’ Carnival held this week by Ames Lodge 106, was a howling success. After three nights of fun and frolic, in spite of bad weather, they decided to extend another night to the children, Ames has a hobby for entertaining children, so they came in crowds on Friday evening Among the features were candy grocery, pillow, pennant and baby booths, which brought good returns. Young ladies served punch. The Kangaroo Court, presided over by Judge Johnson was a continual round of laughter. Virgil Harrison proved an ideal cop, and Exalted Ruler Geo. Bryant as chief of police, could not be “fixed.” _B. M. CcDew, as clerk of court, kept a record of the many fines paid. “Judge” was a real judge and “passed sentences” with his usual dignity and discretion, but passed no- body up. Everybody was fined Among the active workers were Brothers — Southall Bros., Stewart Simms, Stirman, Hamilton, Berry “Buster” Brown, Thomas, Morris Holbert, Dodson and many others Glover Shull got the carnival craze and made things lively. He paid the biggest fine, and was the Carniva King, who led the —merry-makers Every Elk did his share to make the Ames Indoor Carnival a source o} refined enjoyment. Dancing was en: joyed from the strains of a select orchestra, and the ladies did much tc aid the festivities. There was nc contest for Queen of the Carnival. ee a ee eee The Negro Ministers of the Twin Cities met at the residence of Rev. Lealtad and organized an association with the following officers: Pres. A. H. Lealtad; V. Pres, M. W. Withers: Sec’y, T. B. Stovall; Treas G. W. Camp. Program and resolu- tion Committee: B. N. Murrell, J. S. Strong, E, H. McDonald, D. E. Beas- ley, J. P. Simms, and F. J. Peterson. Next meeting at St. Peter Church April 4th at 3 P. M. Maj. Lynch will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jose H. Sherwood, 971 St. Anthony Ave. St. Paul, during his stay in the Twin Cities. Rev. “Get Together” Stovall can surely make everybody “Sit up and take notice” when he has something to say. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR 7 | | | | / | THE TWIN CITY STAR AN OLD CITIZEN PASSES. Death of Frank Johnson. Mr. Frank Johnson, of this city died March 18, aged S8 years. He teaves a wife, three children and a host of relatives and friends. Serv- ices were held at St. Peter Church or March 21. He was a member o Anchor Hilyard Lodge F. and A. M Rev. Stovall preached the sermon— “Face to Face” was sung with much expression by Mrs. Robt. Glenn. Mr. Johnson was born in St. Charles, Mo. and resided here 33 years. He was 2 foving father and husband and a high- ly respected citizen. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to hereby express our sin- cere thanks and appreciation, for the many kindnesses shown our late hus- band and father during his illness and for the many expressions of sympathy and beautiful flowers in our bereave ment. ‘Mrs. Frank Tohnson and Family. Mr. Matthelm Johnson, who ha heen ill several months died at hi residence, 2433 4th Ave. So., on Mar 17th. Funeral services were held ot March 18th. He leaves a widow formerly Miss Grace Smith, and : brother, Mr. Greenleaf B. Johnson who is employed in the governmen service at Washington, D.C. an other relatives to mourn his loss. Mr Johnson was employed on the Omah: Ry. where he was generally wel liked. His little daughter died abou a month ago. The Star extends con dolences to his widow and relatives Thelma Hicks, the 6 year old daugh ter of Mr. J. W. Hicks, the plasterer died last week of tuberculosis. Serv ices were held on March 15 at Th People’s Assembly, conducted by Rev G. W. Mitchell. Mr. Samuel Scott, son of Mrs. Ar thur White, died last week. Service were held on Wednesday at Si Thomas Episcopal Mission, whic! were largely attended. Mr. Scott wa a nephew of Mr. F. D. McCracke of St. Paul. CALANTHIAN ANNUAL SER- ‘eee The Courts of Calanthe of the Twin Cit ies will hear their annual sermon preached on Sunday evening at Beth- esda Baptist Church. A special pro- gram will be rendered. THE MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM MAJOR JOHN R. LYNCH IN LECTURE. Since the announcement that Major John R Lynch was touring the coun: try upon the lecture platform, many inquiries have came to the Forum a: to the possibilities of securing him for a lecture in Minneapolis. At its last meeting the Public Af. fairs Committee was authorized tc secure Mr. Lynch and arrange for « date. This has been done, and the noted lecturer will be heard in Min. neapolis. Friday Evening, March 31 1916. Major John R. Lynch has been 2 central figure in the most stirring events of Negro history. His views of contemporaneous race problems will express the wisdom of one en- dowed by years of experience. It would be a distinct loss to the citizens of our city if they failed to hear and to meet a Negro of the caliber of Major Lynch, To insure the Forum against los: in the engagement of Major Lynch for a lecture to its members and the people of Minneapolis, a number of responsible citizens have agreed to make good any deficit. Among these are: Rev. S. T. B. Stovall and D. E. Beasley, Atty’s Wm. R. Morris and B. S. Smith, Drs. J. H. Redd, R. S. Brown and Sisler, Messrs. Archie Watkins, John S. Wright, John Max- well, David Francis, Alfred Wiley, W. C. Jeffrey, Ralph Watson, Arthur Adams, Daniel Piper, L. C._ Valle Gale P. Hilyer, George Holbert, Frank Peoples, Irving Welbonrne, Oscar Price, Joseph English, Stephen Springer, I. S. Bogie, N. J. Wright, W. M. Smith, J. E. Stewart, Alfred Beal and J. A. Smith. The lecture will be given at St. Peters A. M. E. Church, 22nd St. between Ninth and Tenth Avenues South, Friday Eve., March 3lst, 1916. Tickets of admission, 25c, may be secured from members of the Forum Committees. After the lecture a so- ‘cial hour will follow. The Social Committee will serve refreshments. W. M. Smith, Bites. Sentev: Siew. STUDY THE NEGRO. Be prepared to secure “The Facts About Reconstruction” published by Maj. Lynch. The only authorative history of the Negro in the infancy of his freedom. ‘Large Meeting Last Sunday. The meeting last Sunday of the For- um was one of the largest of recent date. Bethesda Church was crowded. Something unusual happened, the meeting was called on time and the program was completed before the time set for adjournment. This is proof that there is a system in the management due to the co-operative efforts of all concerned. Exercises were opened by Singing, Prayer' by Chaplain Wm. M. Jenkins. Reports by Miss Gladys Waters, Sec'y, were adopted. Mr. W. C. Jeffrey, Chair- man of Publicity Committee outlined the outline of publicity work and the arrangement of programs. On motion of Editor Smith, the Forum voted to arrange date for a Hecture by Hon. John R. Lynch. “Cur- rent Events” by Mrs. Victoria Gra- sham were as usual alive with interest- ing race notes. Mr. P. F. Hale the critic, reported several improvements. The Piano Solo by Miss Mal- yena Chandler was a demonstration of musical accomplishment. Mrs. Fitz- roy Celestine sang a solo, accom- panied by Miss Marienne Jeffrey. Rev. T. B. Stovall gave an inspiring address on “Our Opportunities.” He said, “We need to be awakened to the fact, that we are in the midst of many opportunities; and we cannot afford to let ONE stip through our fin- gers.” He spoke seriously on the necessity of racial co-operation and paid a high tribute to the material advancement of those of our race who were freed from slavery, and said “that now that we are more intelil- gent; we should profit by their mis. takes and the opportunities we en: joy, using the successes of the other races as an example.” After an ur. gent plea for the highest respect for Negro womanhood and family loyalty he gave some interesting advice tc the young people. He concluded hi remarks amid applause and had tc extend his talk several minutes longer by request. Mr. B. M. Ellis briefly advocated efficiency among us, in or der to meet the present day “oppor. tunities” and on his motion a vote o! thanks was given Rev. Stovall. Rev Beasley of Bethesda urged the Forum audience to remember their duty tc God and to attend Divine Services in the various Churches. The meeting adjourned by prayer by Rev. Beas. ley. Owing to the revived interest in The Forum it is likely that meeting: will be held during the summer months. }READ THE STAR, ITS NEWSY 9 STEWART’S HOTEL FINEST ESTABLISHMENT OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES. Twenty Elegant Steam Heated, Elec tric Lighted Rooms. Free Bath. Rates Reasonable. Lobby, Reading and Lounging Room Buffet and Grill Room, Billiard Room, Dining Room, and bath, Private Dining and Recep- tion 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 Sto8 P.M. 5 Courses 35c. J, E. Stewart, Prop. 24650 FOURTH AVE. SO. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Both Phones. 429 SIXTH AVE. NO. MINN. A FEW SUGGESTIONS A Good Chance to Save Money and ‘Trading Stamps. 1 Ib. 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Houston, Journalist. 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. T 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. ‘A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Owing to the lack of hotel ac- commodations on the North Side for railroad men and waiters, I am able to interest any party desiring to buy a modern house, 12 rooms, lot 75x150 feet, two baths, kitchenette, in walk- ing distance, on car line, hot water heat. For particulars write Twin City Star—(Advertisement.) LIBERAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFER. Special $3.00 Combination. We offer a Combination Subscrip tion to our readsrs for 1916. We will give you your choice of any Negrc NEWSPAPER or MAGAZINE, an¢ THE TWIN CITY STAR, mailed tc your address anywhere in the U. S for THREE DOLLARS. Cash in advance. Get your home paper sent direct to you. Forward all orders to THE TWIN CITY STAR, .... 30S Fifth St. So. Mr. Jose H. Sherwood of St. Paul and Editor Smith of The Twin City Star” arranged for the appearance of Maj. Lynch. They expect to present many Negroes of nation-wide fame during the coming year. Peoples Christian Assembly. 1204 Washington Ave. So. Services Sunday—I1 A. M. Sunday Schoo!—130 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. 2and St. near roth Ave. So. Rev. Thos. B. Stovall, Pastor. ST. JAMES A. M. E, CHURCH, 318 8th Ave. So., Minneapolis. REV. FRANCIS J. PETERSON, PASTOR. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. 7th Ave. North and Hoag St. Rev. 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ANDERSON, The Piano Specialist My Motto: Satisfaction or No Pay Prices Reasonable Voicing and Regulating 2737 11th Ave. So. Minneapolis THE COSMOPOLITAN GRILL. Turpin and Jemison, Prop’s. Mr. Lee Turpin, who was for many years one og the managers of Ram- sey Co. Afro-American Club, has en- tered partnership with Mr. Woodsey Jemison, who conducted the Cosmo- politan Grill and Saloon, “Phil Reid’s Old Place” in St. Paul, He solicits the patrons of his many friends. See their advertisement. Manila, P. I.-Major Walter H. Loving, for fourteen years director of the famous Philippines Constabulary band, which he organized in 1902, retired from his post in a blaze of glory here in January. He had only been back two weeks with his famous band from the San Francisco exposition. The ovation which he received at his last concert on the Lueta surpassed any similar demonstration even given to a retiring American official. Fully 20,000 people were crowded about the band stand to hear the last concert. fective Page GREAT WORK OF MAJOR LOVING Founder and Director of Island's Most Noted Musical Organization Retires From Much Coveted Position Upon Advice of His Physicians—Receives Flattering Eulogy From General Hall. By J. L. WALLER. When Major Loving appeared at the appointed hour, making his way through the dense crowd, a spontaneous cheer went up from the great throng, and the handclapping that followed was so prolonged that the concert was delayed for several minutes. Then for over an hour the crowd was entertained with one of the most enjoyable concerts on record. It was truly a popular concert in the sense that it was intended to please every one. There was classic music for those who revel in the classics and there were popular airs for those who love the lighter themes. A committee of Manila's most prominent citizens had been busy for several days arranging some sort of pres MAJOR WALTER H. LOVING. entation to Major Loving, and just before the last number was played Hon. Newton W. Gilbert, former vice governor of the Philippines, climbed up into the band stand. Standing there by Major Loving's side, Judge Gilbert spoke in behalf of the citizens of Manila, and the rousing cheers that his words brought from the crowd were ample proof of the high place held by Major Loving in the esteem of the people. A unique and handsome gold watch, appropriately inscribed, and a purse of gold were presented to Major Loving, while the crowd cheered. Lieutenant Navarro, who succeeds Major Loving as director of the band, presented his retiring chief on behalf of the eighty-five members of the band with a beautiful silver loving cup, inlaid with gold and specially inscribed for the occasion. There was a touch of pathos in the scene accompanying this presentation, for several of the musicians in the band stand were silently weeping during this intermission in the concert After the presentation Major Loving faced his great band for the last time to direct the rendition of the time honored strains of "Auld Lang Syne." Just before the closing strains he stepped down from his place and handed over his baton to Lieutenant Navarro, the faithful assistant who had served under him for so many years. This little act of courtesy on the part of Major Loving brought forth the cheers of the crowd, which continued for some time after the music had ceased. After the concert Major Loving was the guest of honor at a dinner given by officers of the Philippines constabulary. General Hall, chief of the constabulary, was the principal speaker and delivered a flattering eulogy on Major Loving and his work in the constabulary. Major Loving's residence was besieged with guests, coming to bid him farewell. There were also several serenading parties of Filipino musicians in the throng. When Major Loving sailed away from pier 5 the full constabulary band was there to pay its last tribute to the departing chief. General Hall and other officers of the constabulary escorted Major Loving from his residence to the pier. Major Loving retires on account of impaired health. He was taken ill while leading his band at the San Francisco exposition. Since then he has apparently recovered and is the very picture of health, but his physicians advised him to take no further risks with the climate of the Philippines. He organized the Constabulary band in 1902, beginning with twenty men. In 1904, when the band had been in- ereased to sixty men, it went to the St. Louis exposition and won high honors, carrying off the second prize. In 1900, with eighty-five pieces, it again went to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Taft. On the way to Washington it played in concerts in various cities and won the unstinted praise of the musical world. After the inauguration of President Taft the band went to Atlantic City and played a long engagement at Young's pler. In 1915, at the opening of the San Francisco exposition, it made its third trip to the United States, returning to Manila at the close of the exposition. It was the most popular band at the big fair and for this reason was select- ed to remain and officiate at the concluding concerts. No other single agency has done as much to advertise the Philippines and to give the outside world a proper conception of their people. This fact is fully appreciated by the Filipinos and has made Major Loving a hero among these far away islanders. The Constabulary band is inseparably linked with Major Loving's name. People from all over the world who have heard it play will always think of Major Loving, the directing genius who made it all possible. What he accomplished with the raw material at his disposal has been the marvel of the musical world for the past decade. As soloists his men are not equal to the great artists of Europe and America, but for ensemble effect his band has competed successfully with the greatest organizations in the world and has elicited high praise from Sousa and other famous leaders. The monumental labor attached to Major Loving's achievement is only appreciated by trained musicians, and it is fitting that a man of his own profession should speak the final word Professor Ebenezer Cook, writing in the Manila Cablenes of Jan. 23, 1916, pays the following tribute to Major Loving's high efficiency as a musician and a leader of men: "The splendid recognition of the past services of Major Loving in the building up of the Constabulary band, which took place at his last Luneta concert, was but a spontaneous demonstration of the high estimation as a musician and a man which the Manila public holds of him. "The requirements necessary to achieve what he has accomplished are many. Often efficient conductors lack the tactful organizing ability necessary to build up an efficient organization like the Constabulary band and orchestra. I believe the Constabulary band is the only musical body in the world in which every man can offlicate in both band and orchestra. "The amount of work on the part of the leader necessary to this accomplishment is little appreciated by the general public. A morning school for the strings was a feature, and this general education was really only begun. Every year, if this work is continued, will add to the efficiency of the organization, and it is to be hoped that under the new leadership it will be continued." As Major Loving is but forty-three years of age it is to be hoped that his retirement is only temporary and that he will not be permanently lost to the profession for which he has done so much and through which he has achieved a lasting and well merited fame. PARTOW POWELL'S SUCCESS. Rich Georgia Man Was Once Cabin Boy on Flint River Boats. One of the wealthiest farmers among the colored people of the south is Parsow Powell of Albany, Ga. He owns 10,000 acres of land, so it is reported, and has on his various plantations ninety-nine tenant families. Mr. Powell works 100 mules and fifteen horses on his farm. He sold a consignment of cotton in 1915 which he held over from his 1914 crop for the smart sum of $35,000. Mr. Powell has held the government contract for improving the Flint river for the past twenty-four years. From a cabin boy on the boats engaged in dredging the Flint river he rose to the position of a contractor. Being a man of thrift and ambition, he saved his money and invested it in the rich farm and timber lands along the Flint river. This proved to be a wise and profitable business move, which brought good results, and he rapidly rose to prominence and wealth. Mr. Powell's estate is estimated to be over $300,000. It is well to call attention to the fact that this wonderful progress has been made in Georgia by a man of the Negro race in the midst of horrible lynching of members of his race, jimcrow laws and other intense forms of strife and race hatred. The late Booker T. Washington in his speeches and addresses often tried to impress the fact upon our people that the soil knows no color line. Mr. Powell's success is a striking illustration of the truth of Dr. Washington's statement. To Test Segregation Plan. The general belief seems to prevail among the rank and file of the more conservative citizens in St. Louis that the two race segregation ordinances passed at the February election held in St. Louis will be declared unconstitutional by the state supreme court should such a test be made by the leaders of the opposition. The colored people are planning to take the matter to the state supreme court at the earliest date possible. That the ordinances are in plain violation of the legal rights of a citizen to live in or use his property as he sees fit within the law is the opinion of many of the leading lawyers of St. Louis and vicinity. THE TWIN CITY STAR NATIONAL BODY OF EDUCATORS FINE PROGRAM RENDERED. President Prillerman of the West Virginia Collegiate Institute Attended Meeting and Visited Institutions of Learning—Success of E. C. Berry In the Hotel Business. President Byrd Prillerman has returned from Detroit, where he attended the recent meeting of the department of superintendence of the National Education association. He says that the attendance was the largest in the history of the association. There were more than 4,000 present, and President Shawkey, the efficient state superintendent of West Virginia, deserves great credit for bringing so many able educators together and for giving those in attendance such a well balanced program. Only two other colored teachers were present. They were Professor Frank Williams, principal of the Summer high school, St. Louis, and Professor J. W. Hughes, principal of the school in East St. Louis, Ill. It would be a fine thing if more persons especially interested in Negro education would attend these national gatherings. While in Detroit Mr. Prillerman was the guest of Messrs. John and Cornellus Curtis. In company with these gentlemen he visited BYRD PRILLERMAN. the Ford automobile factory, where he was greatly impressed with Mr. Ford's system of education. From Detroit Mr. Prillerman went to Ann Arbor, Mich., to visit the state university. Here he found about fifty Negro students in attendance. Among them was Miss Phyllis Waters of Charleston, W. Va., who is a member of the junior class. He visited the Michigan Agricultural college at Lansing, where his son, Delbert McCulough, is a junior in the agricultural course. There were three other colored students in attendance, but none from the state of Michigan. He was treated with every courtesy by the president and professors of the institution and by invitation of the president spoke at a banquet given by the agricultural students. On his way back to Institute, W. Va., he stopped over a few days in Columbus, where he visited the Champion Avenue public school, of which Miss Maude Baker is principal. It will be remembered that this is the only school in Columbus especially for the education of Negro youth. It is an experiment in the section of Columbus where many of our people reside. Miss Baker is doing very efficient work as the principal of this school. Mr. Prillerman visited the Ohio State university, where he found some fifty colored students in attendance. Among these were eight from West Virginia. Four of the eight are graduates from the West Virginia College institute—D. L. Ferguson of Institute, O. A. Pierce of Fayetteville, Emmet Saunders of Eagle and John Johnson of Montgomery. Mr. Ferguson holds the mile record at the Ohio State university and has been selected as class orator for the commencement next June. Mr. Prillerman spoke to the colored students in a body at their special request. He also visited the Ohio university at Athens, where he found nine colored students in attendance. While in Athens he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Berry of the Berry hotel. It should be more widely known that the Berry hotel is owned and operated by E. C. Berry, a colored man who has risen from the ranks. This hotel is regarded as one of the best in southeastern Ohio. In operating this hotel Mr. Berry has proved two things that cause him to deserve national fame as a constructive and patriotic citizen. He has built and conducts his hotel without a saloon attached and without discriminating against the members of his own race. There is probably no other Negro in America who has done more single handed than has Mr. Berry in establishing and maintaining his hotel on high principles. 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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 thereby 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. 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What makes these words so notable is not so much their vigor as their source. They are part of an editorial in the Lexington, Ky., Herald, and they are printed there in protest against the distortion of history upon which the moving-picture play, "The Birth of a Nation," bases its appeal. Not every Southern newspaper has had the courage to say of the author of "The Clansman," which gave the film its material, that "he is as great an enemy of the South to gain money, which is the only object that inspires Dixon." Force is added to this declaration by the intensity of the Herald's feeling about the war: "Our blood stil runs faster, our heart still beats quicker, our nerves still throb as we recall some of the accounts of the acts of savage brutality committed by those Americans, our white brethren of the North." But it is unable to see the benefit "of having these scenes recalled in exaggerated form," or of ignoring the fact that during the four years of struggle the negro men "protected the white womanhood of the South with absolute fidelity and loyalty." A few brandings like this will put the Dixon type of drama where it belongs.—New York Evening Post. SEGREGATION IN ST. LOUIS (The New York News.) Northward the star of race hatred slowly wends its way. St. Louis now places a premium upon the progress of colored people by Jim Crowing them in their homes. Russia is relenting and releasing and repenting its segregation of the Jews. America is exulting and tightening in its chains of colorphobia. The city of St. Louis will now systematically neglect the sanitation and the progress of its black home districts. Their schools will be overlooked. Their policing will be sporadic and cowering. St. Louis thinks it is a wise economy she is "putting over" at the expense of her progressive home purchasing colored citizens. But contagious disease and death follow faulty sewerage and sanitation. Contagious disease and death draw no color line. An illiterate, untrained generation follows poor schooling, just as ignorance curses a nation. Vice and crime awake when policemen and justice sleep. Trouble will follow in the wake of Jim Crowed black St. Louis. In the days to come St. Louis even as Warsaw may repent her race baiting. Yet the colored men of St. Louis will be less than men if they tolerate this new Jim Crow order. We urge them to take the matter to the highest court of the land. You will find not only all your race, but legions of white friends coming to your rescue. Stand, ye firm-like men and Americans. Fight segregation by any and all means necessary to the bitter end. BAPTISTS HOLD PEACE MEETING Plans Formed to Reunite the National Body. GAUSE OF THE SEPARATION Largest Organization of the Denomination Split at Convention Held In Chicago In 1915 Over Management of Material Enterprises—Harmony Between the Leaders Is Sought. Washington. At a meeting held at the Mount Carmel Baptist church in this city in February steps were taken by a group of members of the national Baptist convention, which split at the annual convention held in Chicago in 1915, to bring about a reunion of the warring factions. A peace movement was organized, with the Rev. Dr. W. H. Jernagin, minister of the above named church, as president and Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, president of the National Training School For Women and Girls at Lincoln heights in this city, as secretary. Two decades ago Negro Baptists in session in Atlanta, Ga., by uniting the Baptist foreign mission convention of the United States, the national Baptist convention and the national Baptist educational convention, took at one stride a longer step forward in the right direction than any race group of similar size has perhaps ever taken M. MISS N. H. BURROUGHS. This advanced step was taken by the fathers that we might be able to do more effectively mission work in America, in Africa and elsewhere abroad, to foster the cause of education and to promote the publication and circulation of religious literature. Prominent Baptists now say: Phenomenal success has come as the result of this union, outdistancing by far in financial growth, numerical strength and physical equipment the combined achievements of all other Negro denominations. In our Chicago convention in 1915, when we should have been celebrating the twentieth marriage anniversary of this union, we separated, and the entire Christian world is asking louder and louder: Why? To do what? We must admit that our phenomenal success was due to this happy union. It is therefore evident that we must have a great many more reasons for going back to together than we have for staying apart. Realizing this fact we have met here to ask the direction of God and to plan to secure the co-operation of the leaders of the two conventions and of every man and woman in the denomination who pray. "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done," to the end that the national Baptist convention might again take up unitedly the task to which it set itself in Atlanta twenty years ago. After prayer and conference, we declare these truths to be self evident: First.-We did not separate because of any differences over polity or principles for which Baptists have always stood and contended, but have simply differed as to the management of material enterprises and over administrative affairs. We believe a satisfactory adjustment is not only desired, but essential if the denominational growth in the next fifty years is to compare in any way with the growth in the past twenty years. Second.—Because the day of overlapping and duplication in church enterprises is past. The very spirit of the times is against it. We cannot succeed out of harmony with our times. Overwhelming public sentiment will drive us to the wall. For economic reasons, therefore, we must get together. Third.—Because our people are entirely too poor and too weak to pay the price of a quarrel among Christians over secular affairs. Fourth.—Even when united we never measured up satisfactorily in the support of our missionary and educational enterprises. Secretaries have been compelled to tramp the country, sleep on their suit cases week in and week out, for lack of money to get berths; carry their grips packed with books and supplies, for lack of money to have transfer or express companies do it for them; peddle pictures and books and take mere pittances for the great causes after the congregations have been drained, and, above all, mission- THE TWIN CITY STAR aries in foreign fields have gone for months without their salaries. It is therefore hardly reasonable to expect larger returns from divided forces. Though the boards have had only the crumbs that have fallen from the tables in the churches, God has blessed the great national organization because of the loftiness of the purpose of the fathers, set forth in their note of vision, faith and courage in the Atlanta instrument. Fifth.—We have been responsible for the operating expenses of only one convention, and we are thousands of dollars behind. How can these same people support two National Baptist conventions, two publishing houses, two foreign mission boards, two home mission boards, two B. Y. P. U. boards, two educational boards and two benefit boards? Sixth.-Strife over material things has never been a challenge to the Christian church to offer its best in lives and money. A situation similar to the one we now face caused the spiritual fires that burned so fiercely for several hundred years after Pentecost to die out and hastened the death of Christianity in northern Africa. Negro Baptists in America are now marching to the music of a similar death. Seventh.--This division is discouraging to our friends in the north and south, who have given us moral and large financial support through schools of our home mission societies. Our friends have invested faith and hope things more valuable than money, which if once lost will be beyond the power of this and even the next generation to restore. To fall these friends will be a moral catastrophe. It will be fifty years at least before southern Baptists will invest $20,000 annually in our uplift and offer us $50,000 to stimulate us to keep our promise to ourselves in the matter of providing a national theological seminary. Northern Baptists will serve us with greater fear, and others who are anxious to encourage worthy efforts on the part of even other Negro denominations will have this constant reminder of our unsettled, unsatisfactory internal condition. In other words, upheavals of this kind are positively discouraging to our friends and wonderfully gratifying and strengthening to our enemies. Eighth.—Granting that we might recover from the loss of northern and southern friends, we will never recover the loss of the confidence of the masses that have been counseled by the leaders of the denomination to support out of their penury these enterprises. Will the leaders suffer the masses, that so much need all that our friends have to give for their uplift, to be robbed of so great a heritage? Because of the spiritual, moral, economic and social loss we will certainly sustain as a result of this division, we call upon pastors and laymen to work to spread the gospel of peace and unity which has been and will ever be the conquering sign of the Christian army Peace and unity must come because God wants it, and there is not a man in the country who desires our poor people to pay the price that they alone must pay if we stay apart. S LATTER IN SANITA N U M. Well Known Newspaper Man Confined to Asheville Institution. Asheville, N. C.—Horace D. Slatter, well known newspaper correspondent, is confined in the Walker sanitarium here, continuing his brave fight against tuberculosis. His physician, Dr. J. W. Walker, states that Mr. Slatter's chances for recovery are very good. The brave fight which Mr. Slatter has made against the white plague has attracted considerable attention through out the country. Through Mr. William H. Holtzclaw, a lifelong friend, principal of the Utica institute, Utica, Miss., a sum of money was raised out east for his benefit, to which efforts the Birmingham News, leading daily newspaper of Birmingham, Ala., joined. Through these efforts the sufferer was able to go to Asheville. Mr. Slatter was stricken with tuberculosis early in June, 1915. His wife, who had been a sufferer from the malady for nearly two years, died in October, and since that time he has been trying to work and take care of himself at the same time. During the past fifteen years Horace D. Slatter has been of immense service to his people as a correspondent for daily newspapers, serving them at all times by publishing those things that would make sentiment for his race. His stay at the Walker sanitarium will depend largely upon his raising $10 a week, which he must do from his sickbed. ART EXHIBIT AT HAMPTON. Work of Students In Drawing Class Attracts Much Public Interest Attracts Moon Public Interests Leigh Richmond Miner, director of applied art at the Hampton (Va.) institute, recently arranged for display in the picture room of the Collis P. Huntington Memorial library a striking collection of girls' drawings in water color which attracted considerable public attention. Mr. Miner, speaking of the exhibit in an interview, said: "Since one inoculated with art sense carries it with him back to his village, his home, his garden, his dress and general manner of living, we work for this art sense or appreciation in our students. "We believe in art in common things; hence the problems worked out in class demonstrate that communities, churches, schools, homes and their fur nishings—all these and many others—may be works of art if made appropriate for their use and harmonious in color, design and to their surroundings." Comfort and Elegance Without Extravagance This Magnificent Hotel, Located In the Heart of the Most Beautiful Seashore Resort in the World, is replete with every modern improvement, superlative in construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Orchestra daily, garage, bath-houses, tennis, etc., on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Send for booklet. E. W. Dale. Owner. DEFENDERS OF THE FLAG. How the Colored Troops Fought In Battle of Port Hudson. Under the heading, "The Reason Why," J. P. Prickett, writing of the valor of the colored soldiers just before the assault on Port Hudson, says: "The assault on Port Hudson was pending. It was to test the fitness of the colored race for freedom. The white colonel of the colored regiment called the colored standard bearer to him and implored him not to dishonor the flag and bring reproach upon his race by being recruit to duty. This lowly representative of a despised people replied, 'I'll bring these colors back with honor or report to God the reason why.'" The above is followed by a poem, which in part is as follows: Prayed that God might fill with patriot zeal each darkened soul and light In each lowly breast a bright pathway to freedom's new birthright; That these newborn sons of freedom, in whose swelling hearts and breasts Burned the memories of centuries of bondage and of wrong. Over yonder in the moonlight floated out the stars and bars. Here the black brigade in silence stood beneath the stripes and stars. Over there were trained artill'rymens asleep Here were loyal hearts in swirling breasts of freedom's newborn sons, Raised from chattelhood to manhood by the stroke of patrol pen. Wondringly and sometimes doubting loyal hearts looked on to see If there were braves and chattels, lifted to the plane of men. In the shock of strife and battle won their right to liberty. bravely in the right Or beyond the mystic river tell to God the reason why." "Twas a horrid day of slaughter, and the crash of shot and shell Told that men were bravely battling for the cause they loved so well. A shout, a cheer, a wild assault—and then the stripes and stars Floated proudly from the ramparts where had waved the stars and bars. Bravely fought the dusky black brigade; in blood had rent the chains; Chains of slavery from a fettered race, and the color bearer his trot. Lay to death the color bearer. His life's blood the banner stains. Ah, beyond the silent river he's reporting now to God. 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" 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. He has fought a swordless battle for the cause of right and wom. He has made his race respected, though his life is worth a home. His truth is marching on! CHORUS. Glory, glory, halluujah! Glory, glory, halluujah! Glory, glory, halluujah! "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 helpliness" 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 yourself useful Americans and defenders of freedom. 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." As he died to lift men higher, teach our children then to see The truths of Washington! What this country really wants is more of the real U boat question—that is, under our own flag in our own waters. A black serge or white pique CASKET, a SHROUD, EMBALMING, HEARSE, 2 CARRIAGES, BURIAL VAULT in Crystal or Layman Cemetery. 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