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MINNEAPOLIS Indian Historical Society DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNESOTA ective Page VOL. 6 Single Copies 5 Cents Exalted Ruler Geo. W. Bryant of Ames Lodge conducted the "Lodge of Sorrow." A collection was taken which amounted to $22.09, for the pastor and $22.19 for the church. The following members were present from Gopher Lodge, E. R. O. C. Hall, E. L. K. J. F. Coquire, E. L. R. Geo. W. Stewart, Treas. J. Q. Adams, Sec'y R. M. Johnson, Henry Robinson, L. Overall, W. C. Harris, T. H. Smith, W. Hopkins Johnson, George Moore, Ames Lodge was represented by E. R., Geo, W. Bryant, E. L. R., Benj. Berry, E. L. K., Thos. Galbreath, E. L. K., B. M. McDew, Esquire David McDaniel, R. Sec'y Edw. Southall, F. Sec'y. Wm. R. Morris, Chaplain, J. P. Jackson, I. G., John Simms, Tyler, Ross Hamilton, Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight, Geo. W. Holbert, Billy DeBlack, Harry Roberts, Geo. Slaughter, Fred. Thomas, Silas G. West, Judge Johnson, Osa A. Lawrence, Chas. Force, Pearl Ball, Everett Jackson, James Burkes, Harold Kimborough, Fred. Kilbrue, W. M. Scott, Marcellus DeVaughn, Columbus Jenifer, Geo. Roberts, William Critic, Walter Carroll, Arthur Brown, Edw. Pipkin, Glover Shull, Richard Newton, Earl Hudson, Worth T. Jones, J. Edw. Stewart, Earl Stewart, Jas. J. Roberts, W. C. Craig, James Branch, Geo. Simms, Barney Clark, Chas. Kelso, Archie Watkins, Chas. Sumner Smith, Lewis Ewing, Cooper Lewis, B. F. Cabbell, L. Anderson, Jas. Oglesby and Harry Skinker. The services were very impressive. Rev. Stovall paid a high compliment to the order and their worth in the community, and asked them to seek the care and protection of Almighty God. The eulogies and adresses were very appropriate. Many members of Ames Lodge wore black fezzes. The attendance was good and the Twin City ladges made a good shownig for Elkdom. SIXTH SEASON, 1916 Requests for literature, rates, etc., will receive prompt attention by addressing the Management at Cape May City, New Jersey. READ THEF STAR, ITS NEWSY WELL PREPARED FOR BUSINESS Success of J. Blaine Boyd of Nashville, Tenn. KNOWS HOW TO GET RESULTS Rise of Tactful Young Leader Whose Capacity For Work, Coupled With Masterly Self Control, Wins the Hearty Co-operation of His Fellows. Popular In Athletic Circles. Nashville, Tenn.—The national Baptist publishing board has been an important factor in the development of young men and women because it gives them a chance to use their talents to the best advantage. Experts in printing, bookbinding and other lines of business have been produced through the opportunity it affords for self help. In this number is to be found J. Blaine Boyd, foreman in the printing department. In this capacity he has shown great tact and able business management In Mr. Boyd's private office one will find him seated behind a huge oak desk, lost behind a lofty pile of correspondence, manuscripts and orders to be got out. This youthful figure is the drive wheel of the whole publishing plant, the power, so to speak, that turns every piece of machinery of the whole department which puts thousands of willing, skillful fingers to work. Young Boyd has worked his way up to the present position by diligence, and he is an important factor in race development and leadership in this country. He began his education in the public schools of his native state, Texas, and from there he attended the J. BLAINE BOYD. Virginia seminary and Theological college, Lynchburg, Va., graduating with honors. During his college life he was quite an athlete. He is popular with the basket ball teams, as well as with the football enthusiasts of Nashville. When it comes to the printing business Mr. Boyd knows it from A to Z, and he is one of the few expert pressmen of the race. He has the distinction of being the first member of the race to operate an all size rotary treble perfecting printing press. He possesses magnetic power over those under him, due to his being polite, courteous and considerate. He induces those under him to do their very best at all times. He demonstrates the possibilities of the young men of the race if they will only take the time to prepare themselves for active service. He is not only a student of his work, but he is a student of human nature, studying at all times those under him and those who have business with him. His keen eyes seem to read the very thought of one coming in contact with him. Mr. Boyd is a full demonstration of patience. No cares seem to worry him, nothing seems to disturb his mind, but at all times he is polite and greets each one with a smile, thereby making them love to come in contact with him. He has full control of himself. If his "feathers" ever get rumpled those who work with him declare they have never been able to observe it. Another telling point of his life is that he sticks to his work. You will find him in his office after 10 o'clock almost any night laying out his work for the next day. He works early and late and seems not to tire in doing this. His real work for his race is shown in the Brown Book, a creation of his own mind and brains. It is a monthly magazine, one of the finest of its kind published by the race. It brings to the readers every month valuable information as well as thought. It is an educator which is doing for the race the things most needed at this time. This is due to the fact that a master mind is in the editorial chair. Mr. J. Blaine Boyd is perhaps the youngest man in the race editing a magazine, and it is true that he is managing the largest printing plant in America operated by the race. He is putting forth an effort to be useful to his fellow man according to the Golden Rule. Kelly Miller to Lecture in Pittsburgh. The Grace Presbyterian church, Pittsburgh, announces a lecture by Professor Kelly Miller on the evening of Friday, April 7. Professor Miller is the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard university. ELK'S MEMORIAL SERVICES. Joint Session of Twin City Lodges at St. Peter A. M. E. Church. A joint memorial service was held by Ames Lodge No. 106, of Minneapolis and Gopher Lodge No. 105, St. Paul. I. B. P. O. E. of W. at St. Peter A. M. E. Church, Minneapolis on Sunday evening, April 9th. Dist. Deputy, P. H. Southall presided. Exercises opened with singing "Shall we meet, beyond the river", and an address by P. H. Southall. Eulogy, (in memory of departed brothers, Chas. H. Hamilton, Chas. A. Smith and Joseph W. Barnett of Gopher Lodge) by E. R. Ori C. Hall. Eulogy by Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight, Geo. W. Holbert in memory of brothers Robt. S. Britton and Henry Mosely of Ames Lodge. Singing: It is well with my soul." Address by Geo. W. Stewart "Why we celebrate memorial day? Address by W. R. Morris, "Why is an Elk?" Sermon by Rev. T. B. Stovall, from Habakuk 3 Chap. 19 vs. "He maketh my feet like hind's feet and he will make me to walk on high places." Singing, "In thy cleft. Oh Rock of Ages." THE HOTEL DALE Cape May, New Jersey Announces the Annual Opening on Saturday, April the Twenty-Second of the E. W. Dale, Owner and Manager. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. APR. 15, 1916. READY TO DEFEND NATION'S HONOR PRAISED BY GENERAL BURT. House Military Affairs Committee Requested to Provide For Two Artillery Regiments In Present Plans For Enlarging Regular Army—Record of Ninth and Tenth Cavalry Cited. Washington.—The following letter recently sent to the chairman of the house and senate committees on military affairs and others voices the demand of 10,000,000 native born, English speaking American citizens for the right to serve their country at this crisis of its existence. These citizens ask for the right to enlist in our army, while the Tenth cavalry is bearing the brunt in Mexico. The letter says: At the suggestion of Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard, treasurer of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, this appeal is presented asking for your support of the request that two regiments of artillery and two of infantry of those about to be created be designated as open for the enlistment of colored soldiers. The adjutant general has stated that he doubled if 175,000 regulars could be recruited in the United States. There is no difficulty in recruiting colored regiments. Yet while officers are tearing their hair to get white recruits the sign is up, "No colored man wanted." Does it not seem a ridiculous program of preparedness which deliberately excludes the best material we've got? That is no idle boast. When the Fifty-fourth Massachusetts stormed Fort Wagner in 1863 it established for all time the fact that the colored soldier could fight and fight well. The history of the Ninth and Tenth cavalry in the Indian fights between 1868 and 1890 piled up the evidence of their courage and loyalty. There have been notably fewer desertions from the colored regiments than from the white. The Ninth cavalry once astonished the army by reporting not a single desertion in twelve months, an unheard of and undreamed of record. Their service during the Spanish war and since has shown our colored troops to be infinitely better fitted for service in our tropical dependencies than white troops. Company L of the Forty-ninth volunteers, composed wholly of colored men and commanded by Captain E. L. Baker, a colored veteran, who had served for seventeen years in the Ninth and Tenth cavalry, made a record which no white company remotely approached. This company had on its rolls during a period of twelve months 108 men who were fit for duty at all times and never lost a day on account of sickness. More extraordinary still is the fact that during the same period not one of these men ever went before a court martial, surely a striking illustration of what can be done by colored officers. Such traits enabled General A. S. Burt in relinquishing command of the Twenty-fifth infantry on April 17, 1902, to quote the inspector general of the army as saying, "The Twenty-fifth infantry is the best regiment I have seen in the Philippines." It was noticeable, too, that neither the officers nor the men of any colored regiment figured in the charges and countercharges which arose out of the use of the "water cure" in the islands. Since 1870 there have been four colored regiments in our regular establishment, two of cavalry and two of infantry, but there has never been a colored artillery organization in the regular service. When ten regiments and several units of artillery were added in 1901 the colored citizens of America were deeply offended that Secretary Root failed to recommend the establishment of any colored regiment. Now that the question of recruiting the national guard is before congress again the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People urges that the right of these 10,000,000 citizens to participate to the full in every phase of our national life be recognized by designating two of the artillery regiments and two of infantry of those about to be created by congress as open to enlistment to colored Americans. If hyphenated citizenship is a weakness of the body politic, why insist that 10,000,000 men and women must remain Afro-Americans unto the fourth and fifth generation? SMOKE THE RELIABLE SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE ADDS NEW DEPARTMENT Thrifty Race Organization Opens Workers' Bureau at Nashville, Tenn. After several years of experience the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes has been convinced of the need of some general agency for helping graduates of Negro institutions to find occupations in fields suited to their ability and training. In trying to work out some plan to help in this particular the league has decided to open a workers' vocational bureau. In announcing the opening of the bureau Dr. George E. Haynes, one of the executive secretaries of the league, states: "This bureau will try to get in touch with various fields of work that are seeking trained people and connect up with the graduates of the schools who show evidence of efficiency and character. It will be the aim of the bureau to bring those offering the positions and those seeking the positions together. Whenever the bureau has sufficient first hand information to recommend a candidate it will do so, but its general policy will be to furnish the employer with the school record and recommendations of those who know the candidate, leaving the final opinion as to the candidate's qualifications to those who wish to employ him. "The league wishes to make clear that this workers' vocational bureau does not intend in any way to interfere with the present or future work of any institution in placing its own graduates in positions. The aim is merely to supplement the efforts of individuals and institutions. To this end we welcome any suggestions and criticisms at any time, and for this work the bureau earnestly solicits the co-operation of every one. "This bureau is located at Nashville, Tenn., southern headquarters of the league, in order to be in closer touch with the larger number of Negro institutions located in the south. "The bureau offers its services to schools, colleges, business firms and other organizations desiring the services of trained men and women. Correspondence is invited, and a policy of frank, honest, straightforward dealing will be scrupulously followed. The bureau was formally opened for service about April 1. No charge is made for the services of this bureau. Correspondence is invited. Address communications to George E. Haynes, Southern Headquarters, National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, Nashville, Tenn." Besides the bureau, the league seeks to show social welfare agencies the advantage of co-operation, to secure and train social workers, to fit workers to work and for work, to help secure playgrounds and other clean places for amusement, to promote probation oversight of delinquents and to investigate conditions of city life as a basis of practical work. The following well known persons are among the members of the executive board and officers: L. Hollingsworth Wood, chairman; Kelly Miller, vice chairman; R. R. Moton, vice chairman; W. H. Baldwin 3d, secretary; A. S. Frissell, treasurer; Felix Adler, Roger N. Baldwin, James H. Dillard, Paul D. Cravath and Professor Edwin R. A. Seligman; executive secretaries, George E. Haynes and Eugene Knickle Jones. LIGHTFOOT FOR DELEGATE. Colored Republicans of Atlantic City, N.J. Demand Party Recognition N. J., Demand Party Recognition. In speaking of the political situation at Atlantic City, N. J., the Public Ledger in a recent issue says: A committee professing to act for the 3,300 Negro Republican voters of Atlantic City has made formal demands upon Republican district leaders for the selection of James A. Lightfoot, a Negro attorney, as a delegate to the Republican national convention. The declaration says: "There are 12,000 Negroes in Atlantic City who pay taxes upon more than $1,000,000 worth of property and $500,000 a year for rent, besides spending $1,500,000 for food. We wish to call the attention of white Republicans to the fact that there is not an elective position, except magistrate, constable and freeholder, to which a Negro candidate has been elected." The statement lays stress also upon the fact that Negro voters have the balance of power in the Second congressional district and virtually threatens that the Negro vote will be diverted from regular candidates in the commission election in May unless Lightfoot is made a delegate at the national convention primary. In the consumption of sugar per capita this country leads the world. Now, who says liberty isn't sweet? READ THE STAR-ITS NEWS PUSHING AHEAD IN EDUCATION Success of Dr. James E Shepard at Durham, N. C. How the National Training School Endeavors to Meet the Needs of the Masses Through Groups of Trained Leaders—Stands For Literary Excellence and Industrial Superiority. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Among the many institutions for normal, industrial or higher education for the colored people of the country the National Training school, Durham, N. C., of which Dr. James E. Shepard is the president, occupies a conspicuous place. The work of the institution for the school year of 1916 has registered a high mark of efficiency. The accommodations for students and the splendid courses of study are salient features of the school which have given it a nation wide influence. To the people of North Carolina and the south generally the institution is valued as it were a pearl of great price. This is as it should be, for we should never expect to get the best results from our business, religious or educational institutions unless we conduct them on a high plane of efficiency and with an eye single to the public good. In the development of the National Training school Dr. Shepard has advanced many original and construc- DR. JAMES E. SHEPARD. five ideas which time and experience have proved to be of great benefit, not only to his school alone, but to educators and educational institutions in many other sections of the country. In founding and conducting this school on a sound business basis so successfully in Durham Dr. Shepard has registered his name among the foremost educators of America. For the future he aims to have a thorough teacher training course especially adapted to the needs of the rural teacher. A bureau of investigation to study the social, moral, physical and economic condition of the colored people in order to more wisely co-operate with organized bodies and civic authorities in advancing the cause of education and general uplift movements among our people is another feature of work Dr. Shepard proposes to develop. The board of trustees has made a budget of $321,000 to be used for the following purposes: For the endowment fund, $250,000; for administration building and class rooms, $36,000; for dormitories, $20,000, and for a central heating and water plant, $15,000. The board says: "Large schools cannot do the real constructive work absolutely needed to develop a young race; hence if a particular group of well selected persons are reached and trained and sent out to reach and train others it is a vast saving of time and money. The prime aim is to lift the race into racial consciousness, thus helping it to come into its own, and by serving and lifting itself it will also serve and materially aid the state and the nation." The institution is supported entirely by free will offerings. The monthly expenses are $1,500. Notwithstanding this large amount which Dr. Shepard has to raise each month, he has managed thus far in these hard times to keep the school going. The institution covers a field peculiarly its own and plans to do the work covered by no other school. In self government, thrift and singleness of purpose the student body takes high rank. student body takes in Briefly the National Training school stands for directing the so called emotionalism of the Negro race into practical working channels, making it a means of uplift instead of destruction; it stands for the training of the 30,000 or more of our ministers, who largely constitute leadership of the race, by giving every day living workable ideas and through them reach over 10,000,000 members of our race in America; it stands for the training of settlement workers, the training of leaders in special lines of work so that each person sent out will have a direct bearing and influence upon hundreds of others, and, finally, it stands for literary excellence and industrial superiority. ASKS LIBERAL SUPPORT FOR TRAINING SCHOOL Judge Pritchard Says Institution at Durham, N. C., Has Merit. In a letter to the New York Tribune recently United States Circuit Court Judge J. C. Pritchard of the Fourth district at Richmond, Va., expresses his approval of the work being done by the National Training school, Durham, N. C. Judge Pritchard says: "I desire through the columns of your paper to call attention to the work of the National Training school at Durham, N. C., for the Negro. This school is farreaching in its influence. It is endeavoring to give to the Negro high ideals and develop character. Its aim primarily is to direct the emotional tendencies of the race into practical channels and make it a means of uplift. "To this end it is training leaders in industrial, literary, social and religious walks and sending out these men and women so trained to reach others. To my mind no school is founded upon truer lines or is destined to do a greater work and especially with such a small expenditure of money. "General Julian S. Carr, commander of the Confederate Veterans of North Carolina and one of the largest hoosier mill owners in the south, says of this work: 'I know when a school is worthy, This one is. It is founded upon right lines. I am glad to accept the chairmanship of the new board of trustees of this institution for the Negroes, and, although I am resigning from boards of institutions having to do with my own race, I want to help the Negro and believe that this school furnishes to me the best means.' "Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst and Colonel Theodore Roosevelt have also heartily indorsed this work. The immediate need of this school is $1,500 monthly with which to meet current expenses, $5,000 for buildings and $15,000 for heat and water. "The Negro is here with us. He must be lifted up and properly trained. This can be done best by well trained leaders of his own race who are sent out to meet the masses. I have faith in this school and its president. I would be very glad indeed if gifts for the education and training of the Negro could largely go to supply the pressing needs and equipment of the National Training school, Durham, N. C., of which Dr. James E. Shepard is president. "Additional information and facts in regard to this important work can be had from him. I believe that no gift will be more worthily bestowed." "J. C. PRITCHARD, "Judge United States Circuit Court, Fourth District, Richmond, Va." NATIONAL DEGENERACY. Lincoln Abhorred Oppression and Denied Hypocrisy. 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." ADVERTISSE IN THE STAR SEE , Defective SOCIAL NEWS EDITOR, Miss Clara Lucas, 506 Boston Block, Minneapolis. ‘Minneapolis, - - Minn. NIC, 1873. RAILROAD MEN'S NEWS, Stephen Springer, Milwaukee Depot, Minneapolis. Send your notes to us by Wedens- dy AM. 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. 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. CHANGE OF ADDRESS. Chas, Sumner Smith, the Publisher of the Star has moved his residence to 1317 6th AVE. N. THE FORUM MEETING Sunday, April 16—3:30 P. M. Bethesda Baptist Church. Mr. T. E. Cason of Cason Bros. Or- chestra has moved to 725 6th Ave. No. where he will receive orders for dates, etc. Mr. Geo. Adams is very ill with rheumatism at his residence, 507 12th Ave. So., where he has been confined several weeks. ‘Among the young girls who took prominent part in the Open Day Exercises, at the Vocational High School, on Friday evening were the Misses Ellen Lucas, Lillian Thomas, and Odett Johnson. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION Miss Mattie Lucas, entertained the Y. G. B. C’s at her home, 109 East 25th St., on Wednesdy evening. Club business discussed, excellent _pro- gram enjoyed, and a very delightful Yuncheon served. The Wednesday Afternoon Whist Club, will be entertained by Mrs. Florence Stewart, on April 19th, at her home on Columbus Ave. Mrs, Chas. Dwyer is in Duluth to consult a specialist. She has been sick since Christmas. Her daughter, Miss Edith Dwyer, has charge of her home during her absence. WEDDING CEREMONY AND SUPPER. ‘The marriage of Mr. Abraham Wal- ton, an old resident of this city and Mrs, Mamie Langums, formerly of Kansas City, Kan., was performed at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur ‘Austin, 1309 6th Ave. No., on Wed- nesday eve, April 12th, by Rev. T. B. Stovall. After the ceremony a supper was served to about 30 guests, including several ladies of the Lee Sewing Circle of St. Peter A. M. E. Church. Mr. and Mrs. Austin, the bride’s son and daughter-in-law, acted as groom and bridesmaid. The Wal- tons will reside at 3753 18th Ave. So. GRAND MILLINERY OPENING - Madam Hart's Offer A FREE PHOTOGRAPH With each purchase of $5.00, you will get a COUPON which will en- title you to a LARGE PHOTO. GRAPH of yourself FREE at The George Studio, 313 So. Washington Ave. SPECIAL BARGAIN DAYS ‘Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ‘Madam Hart, 1210 Wash. Ave. South. Mr, Samuel King of Findley Place wishes to thank his many friends for their many kindnesses during his recent illness of about four months. He is improving rapidly. Mrs, Laura Sample Lee, of Chicago, will be the guest of her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Sample, o! Portland Ave. during Easter week. ‘The Misses Olga Wilson and Geral- dine Grant, were Minneapolis visitor: Sunday afternoon. Miss Clarist Lucas made a busi. ness trip to the Saintly City, Thurs. day afternoon. Miss Mildred Plummer is still un- able to be out. Mrs. Maud Parker of 13th Ave. is very ill, Mr. C. W. Groomes went insane ‘last week. He was taken to the asylum at St. Peter, Minn, He wa: an active member of the Baraca Club ‘of Bethesda Church. “Serg’t Z. A. Pope is still indisposed but’is improving gradually since he underwent an operation. §$END US THE NEWS. ORDER A TELEPHONE FOR YOUR HOME $2.00 and $2.50 per month Contract Dep’t- MAS . : IS@ ox: BZ Main 4000 (@@aen k laa my Pe GRAND EASTER BALL Will be given by the PRIDE OF MINNESOTA LODGE NO. 5, KNIGHTS of PYTHIAS MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 24, 1916 MASONIC HALL Cor. 5th Ave. South and 24th St. McCULLOUGH’S ORCHESTRA Will Furnish the Music Admission 35c Taxies 1:4: SPECIAL NOTICE. Matter must reach our publication office, 305 So. Sth St, Third floor, no later than WEDNESDAY noon to be inserted. OUR NEW NUMBER The Star Phone is Hyland 5886. PUBLICATION OFFICE Nygren Printing Co., 305 Sth St. S. —— NEGRO MINISTERIAL ASS'N. ‘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, Get ready for the Grand Spring Party which will be given on May 12th, by the Y. G. B. C’s, Don't forget the date. Further announce- ment later, GARRETT’S NEW LOCATION. Mr. Wm. M. Garrett has opened at his new location, 705 2nd Ave. So. under the name of THE CRESCENT TAILORS AND CLEANERS. He is well known to many, having made his reputation when he conducted the Vasso Cleaners about four years ago Mr. Garrett recently returned from Canada and is now prepared to do all kinds of Tailoring and Cleaning. Ladies’ work a Specialty. Call Nic. 3479 and “Let Garrett get it” and re- turn it satisfactorily done—Adver. tisement. THE COSMOPOLITAN GRILL Turpin and Jemison. Prop’s. Mr. Lee Turpin, who was for many years one of the managers of Ram- sey Co, Afro-American Club, has en- tered partnership with Mr. Woodsey Jemison, who conducted the Cosmo- politan Gril! and Saloon, “Phil Reid’s Old Place” in St. Paul. He solicits the patrons of his many friends. - Messrs. Turpin and Jemison have been residents of St. Paul for many years and are well known to the local and travelling public. Both have been employed in the railroad serv- ice and have many friends from whom they are receiving much en- couragement—See their advertise- ment. HERE YOU MR. RENT PAYER 1S THE CHANCE TO OWN YOUR OWN HOME. SEVEN ROOM HOUSE WITH TOILET, WET SINK, GAS, CELLAR, Woop- SHED, PAVED STREET—WALK- ING DISTANCE TO TOWN THREE BLOCKS FROM THE MINNEAPOLIS ART MUSEUM, $2100.00. .$250.00 DOWN AND $15.00 PER MONTH. TEL. A. JOHNSTONE, CAL. 3029. 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 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 to THE TWIN CITY STAR, ,,.. 305 Fifth St. So, THE TWIN CITY STAR LOOK! STOP!! READ!!! A. CHARITY ENTERTAINMENT to be given Under the Management of JOHN N. SELLERS Assisted by the Trustees of ST. PETER A. M. E. CHURCH For the Benefit of the CRISPUS ATTUCKS HOME at ST. PETER A. M. E. CHURCH 22nd St. between 9th and 10 Aves. Minneapolis. FRIDAY EVENING, APRITT. 22. The object for which this En- tertainment is given should arouse the interest of every one in. the city. Those who attend will sure- ly get their money’s worth and HELP A WORTHY CAUSE. The following persons will ap- pear on the program: DR. R. S. BROWN MRS. LAURA CELESTINE MRS. EMMA WITHERS MRS. EDWARD LOCKRIDGE MRS. FRANK PEOPLES MISS L. O. SMITH MISS CECIL BANNER MRS. MAUD CANTY MRS. MARY M. WITHERS MBS. ........-.......-.. PRUITT REV. T. B. STOVALL REV. M. W. WITHERS Come! and Help the little Or- phanage Children. Refreshments Served. ADMISSION 10 and 25 CENTS TO THE PUBLIC. We are trying to raise $1,000 (ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS) as first payment on the Crispus Attucks Home, to put us in possession of the property. Will you please help us by giving something towards this fund? The ladies are out soliciting. Do not turn them away when they call on you, but give as much as you can. We need your help in this good cause, If you would only come out and see the Home, and the good we are doing, you would be more willing to help us. The public is always in- vited to inspect and investigate. The Matron will be glad to receive you. Come, and cheer up the old folks and children, and God will bless you. J. N, Sellers, Manager. GRAND FORKS. ND. Mrs. Frances Peebles of 633 1s1 Ave, Grand Forks, N. D. entertaine¢ at a birthday party in honor of he: little daugter’s first birthday. The children were accompanied by their mothers who brought thei fancy work. The guests includes Misses Lily Collier, Leona Turner Daisy Powers, Katherine Turner Geraldine Uyezowa, Annabelle Tur ner and Marion Peebles, Master Lec Turner, Wendell Powers, Thoma: Turner, Louis Turner, Willbur anc Robert Turpin and Walter Rucks Spring flowers and decorations o lavender were used, music and game: were the pastimes. Hamns Jubilee Singers appeare¢ here in concert at the high schoo auditorium Friday, March 31. There was a large attendance and a very good program was rendered. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION ‘We Need the Money NEGRO STUDENT’S GOOD SErAnn. Graduates With High Honors—Is Elected Head Dairyman at Tuskegee. Special to the Star. Brokings, S. D., April 6, 1916. Cleveland Abbott of Watertown, S. D,, who will be graduated from South Dakota state college this spring, has been elected head dairy- man at the Tuskegee institute, Ala. bama, of which the late Booker T. Washington was president. He will have charge of dairy students, and will direct twenty-five men in caring for a herd of 150 Jersey cows. As the only Negro student at State College, Abbott made a re- markable record. He won his mono- earned all expenses of the four year giate athletics, and at the same time earned all erpenses of the four year course by working early and late. He was chosen all-state center in foot- ball three sucessive seasons. His scholastic record also has been above the average. The Negro is essentially and vitally AMERICAN. His descent from the original Negroes imported here ha: been, in most cases, direct. He at. taches no hyphen to his name and knows no love save that for the land of his father’s father. His loyalty is unquestionable; he responds with fer- vor to any call which means the pre- servation of OUR land; even in the effort he regards as an honorable a- gent; he is ofttimes mistreated but despite this mistreatment, despite the discrimination, the hatred, the jeal- ousy, the oppression, as a unit and as a race The Negro is an American. —The Pittsburg Courier. SOUTHERN VIEW OF “BIRTH OF A NATION”. False history is taught in the pre- sentation of the operations of the Ku Klux Klan, Instead of a band of pat- riouts, of high-minded and noble- spir- ited men, the Ku Klux Klan was 2 band of marauders who used the cov- er of night for the gratification of pri- vate greed, of passion, and of rapine. No more disgraceful was the regime of the carpet bagger than the rule of the Ku Klux Klan. 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 a- int 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 de- claration by the intensity of the Her- ald’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 breth- ren of the North.” But it is unable to see the benefit “of having these scenes recalled in exagerated form,” or of ig. noring the fact that during the fou years of struggle the negro men “pro: tected the white womanhood of the South with absolute fidelity and loy- alty.”. 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 relent- ing 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 dis- ease and death follow faulty sewerage and sanitation. Contagious disease and death draw no color line. Ap 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 bait- ing. 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 high- est 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, , 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. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT . 429 SIXTH AVE. NO. MINN. 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Mrs, Harry Grever, Vice-Pres. Mrs. Osa Lawrence, Secretary. Mrs. J. Johnson, Asst. secy. Mrs. T. V. Botts, Treasurer. Mrs. W. 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. | — ees ‘THE MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM The Minneapolis Forum met last Sunday.at St. Peter A. M. E, Church. An excellent program was rendered. Hon. W. R. Moris delivered an inspir- fing address on “A View of the Ne- gro.” A Piano solo, by Miss Marriene Jeffrey was a classic. The next meeting on Apr. 16th at Bethesda Bap- tist Church. MADAM HART—THE MILLINER Madam Hart —the Milliner, wishes to inform the public that she has “hats at popular prices.” Many say that “She has no cheap hats.” and “She is too high priced” — Madam Hart will sell you a hat according to your money and appreciates the pa- tronage of anyone. She carries all grades of trimmings, all styles and qualities in shapes, can make a hat to your order and does give satisfac- tion. She deserves the patronage of her race, as a competent business woman.—Advertisement. The residence office of the Twin City Star is at 1317 6th Ave. No. up stairs. ADVERTISE HERE — IT PAYS. 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. 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. M. W. Withers, Pastor, Res. 2406 17 Ave. S. Phone Drexel 600 Regular Services, Preaching: 11 A.M, 8 P. M. Sunday School 12:30 P. M. B. ¥. P. U. Society 6:45 P. M. Prayer Meeting Wed. 8 P. M. ‘A WELCOME TO ALL. TWIN CITY CHARITY CLUB. Officers for 1916. Pres. Mrs. Jennie Wilkerson, Vice Pres. Mrs. Alice Smith, Sec’y. Mrs. Hester Keeys, Asst. Sec'y. Mrs. Mat- tie Renix, Treas, Mrs. Minnie Burrell, Honorary Pres. Mrs. Mayme Dono van. MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM. * * © The new officers of the Min- neapolis Forum, are Wm. M. Smith, president; O. A. Lawrence, vice pre- sident; Miss Gladys Waters, secre- tary; P. F. Hale, critic; Miss M. Chandler, organist * * * W. L. Jeffrey, Chm. Public Affairs Committee. 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. 645 P.M. BY. P.U. Mrs. Frances M. Murrell, Pres. 8:00 P. M. Preaching. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS. 8.00 P.M. Mid-Week Prayer Services FRIDAY NIGHTS. 7:00 P. M. Junior Choir Rehearsals. 8:30 P. M. Senior Choir Rehearsals. CHOICE CITY AND SUBUR- BAN PROPERTY FOR SALE DN SMALL MONTHLY PAY- MENTS. Houses and Flats for Rent. B. M. McDEW, 802 Sykes Block. N. W. Nic. 621 Minneapolis TW iain 2767 DAN’S RESTAURANT 407 FIFTH AVE. SO. HOME COOKING My Specialty Danie] Williams, Prop. RESTAURANT AND ROOMS MRS. D. L. RODGERS 2010 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis Meals at all Hours Rooms by Day, Week or Month ee ade ROOMS FOR GENTLEMEN. 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 accom: modated call her up. South 2164, CHOICE FURNISHED ROOMS. MRS. HARVEY. 2718 27% St. So. Minneapolis, ROOMING HOUSE For Sale or Rent. Piano tuning N. W. Phone and repairing. 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 ADVERTISE HERE — IT PAYS. | SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR Mr. Daniel Williams, who for many years has been located at 306 South 3rd St. has moved his restau rant to 407 Sth Ave. South. READ THE STAR, ITS NEWsy fective Page GREAT ORGANIZER AND FINANCIER Constructive Work of a Former Georgia Minister at Second Baptist Church In Evanston, Ill.-Erects New Edifice, Adds New Members and Raises $35,000 in Less Than Four Years. Evanston, Ill.-Georgia has the distinction of furnishing to Illinois one of the most aggressive Baptist ministers in the state and a man who has won the hearts of the people and has accomplished much good. The Rev. I. A. Thomas, D. D., pastor of the Second Baptist church here, is one of the best known clergymen in this section of the country. Dr. Thomas received his public school and college training at Atlanta and Macon, Ga. He attended the Central college at Macon and also the Moorehouse college in Atlanta, which is one of the largest and best known institutions in the south for the training of young men. At these two institutions he not only took the regular literary A. E. REV. I. A. THOMAS, D. D. course, but his theological training also, and then a postgraduate course at the University of Chicago. It was Central City college that conferred on him the degree of master of arts. He was formerly an active figure in Georgia in the denominational work. For five years he was president of the state Baptist Young People's union. He was for some time professor of languages and higher mathematics in Central City college. He has been an active and successful pastor in Atlanta, Baxley and McRae, Ga. His last work in Georgia was at Central City college, which position he resigned to accept the pastorate of the Second Baptist church here in April, 1912 When he took charge of the church Dr. Thomas found a small membership worshiping in a dilapidated frame building, with a seating capacity of 200. In his initial sermon he declared that the building would have to come down and one more suitable to the needs of the people would have to be erected. Within a few months the building was torn down and the foundation laid for the present magnificent building, one of the finest in the state. Dr. Thomas drew the plans for the building, submitted them to the church for approval and later turned them over to an architect for perfection. He then superintended the erection of the church himself. If there is such a thing as "the heart of a city" it is there where the Second Baptist church is located. It is at least in the most important part of the city, and the lot alone is valued at $10,000. It is just one-half block from the Evanston postoffice. The church edifice is valued at $40,000, and under the leadership of Dr. Thomas $35,000 has been raised within three years and ten months. Perhaps it would be of interest to know that in addition to erecting the most complete modern church in and around Chicago 300 members have been added to the church in Evanston. After working a year or two among the pastors and churches of the Bethlehem Baptist association, of which he was elected secretary the first year of his residence in this city, Dr. Thomas was elected to the moderatorship without a dissenting vote. This association includes some of the largest churches of Chicago and vicinity. The Second Baptist church held three notable rallies during 1915, with these results: April 25, $2,000; Aug. 29, $2,600, and Dec. 12, $3,126.62. These amounts were devoted to the building fund. Special funds were raised for the building fund every month during the year. The receipts for 1915 were more than $16,000. This success is largely attributed to the splendid organization of the membership. The entire church is divided into eighteen auxiliaries. The ladies of the church are divided into eight circles, the men into four men's clubs, which make a splendid laymen's movement; the "teen" age girls into the Phyllis Wheatley Dramatic and Needlework circle. The Sunday school, the Woman's Missionary society, the B. Y. P. U. are also doing splendid work. NOTES ON RACIAL PROGRESS. Compiled by the National Negro Business League. The Atlantic Mutual Insurance Association, with home office in Atlanta, Georgia, has been admitted into the State of Arkansas. The chief officers of the association are A. F. Herndon, President, and T. K. Gibson, Secretary. The Nashville Negro Trade Bosters of Nashville, Tennessee, are making elaborate preparations for their spring Trade Week Campaign in the interest of Negro business enterprises. The campaign is to be conducted during the week of May 1st. In accordance with the suggestion offered in Business League Talk No. 3, entitled "Cooperative Competition," the colored business men of Pensacola, Florida, have organized a Merchants' Association, in connection with the League work, for the purpose of regulatning credits, and extending their business among the colored people. Already they have adopted the system of giving prize coupons for increasing patronage. A Merchants' Association has also been organized of the colored business of Durham, North Carolina. A movement has been started in Augusta, Georgia, for the purpose of organizing a Local Negro Business League. Mr. E. G. Spaulding, Branch Manager of the North Carolina Mutual Association of Durham, North Carolina, is taking the leading part. Hon. Nat Washer, a prominent white business man of San Antonio, Texas, was the principal speaker at the mass meeting held in that city on March 28th by the San Antonio Local Negro Business League. Mr. Washer's remarks dealt with Business Development. The St. Luke Hospital of Columbia, South Carolina, of which Dr. Matilda Evans is owner and chief physician, has been compelled to move into a larger building recently purchased. Dr. Evans gives employment to more than a dozen young men and women of the race. The Nashville Negro Board of Trade of which Mr. A. N. Johnson is the president has been designated by the city authorities and the white Commercial Club as the organization to distribute supplies and funds to the colored people who were rendered homeless following the disastrous fire in that city a short while ago. The Nashville Globe has donated up subscriptions to all of its subscribers who were fire sufferers. At the last meeting of the National Negro Press Association, the members of this organization endorsed the campaign for the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund and pledged their support to those who are in charge of the campaign among the colored people. Miss Clarist Lucas, has accepted the work of acting secretary for the American Enterprise Investment Co., which she will do with in connection with her present stenographic work at 506 Boston Blick. The Cut Rate Grocery Store is conducted entirely by Negroes. See their Ad and patronize them! Segregation in Texas Cities Illegal. The fight on laws which discriminate against the colored people continues in various sections of the country. The latter part of March the Texas state supreme court in the case of Frank A Spence versus W. H. Fenchler, on appeal from El Paso county, held that the cities of Texas have no authority to establish districts of segregation. Eastern Star Chapter Holds Meeting. At the March meeting of Lennel chapter, No. 39, Order of Eastern Star, Pittsburgh, twelve members were given the light of Eastern Star work by the grand patron. The ceremony was very impressive. The grand patron was assisted by J. McDanesl, A. M., and the secretary, W. K. Neal. Physical Training Work at Hampton. The physical directors at Hampton institute—Miss Frances E. Weston and Charles H. Williams—recently conducted a gymnasium exhibition, which was as artistic and picturesque as it was creditable from the viewpoint of physical training, that makes sound, strong men and women. R. Nathaniel Dett, director of vocal music at the institute, served as pianist. New Lodge of Odd Fellows instituted. Valley lodge, No. 9695, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows at Monessen. Pa., is the youngest lodge of the order in Pennsylvania. It was organized the last week in February and has a membership of fifty-three. Officials from four lodges of the order assisted in setting apart the new institution. Grand Master Isaac Asbury of Washington was also present and took an active part in the ceremonies. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION THE TWIN CITY STAR LOVING THANKS FILIPINOS. Could Not Have Succeeded Without People's Aid. Save Bandmaster. People Aid, Says Bandmaster. Manila, P. I.-Major Walter H. Loving, who recently retired as director of the Philippine Constabulary band, expresses his appreciation of the people of the island in the following terms: "To the People of Manila and the Philippine Islands: "In severing my connection with the Constabulary band after fourteen years' service I would belle my feelings if I failed to express my deep regret at this parting. "It is no trifling incident for a man to sever the ties that bind him to a work to which he has devoted his heart and soul for so many years. And it is no trifling incident to part with friends, many of whom have supported me in my work from its very beginning. Indeed, whatever success I have achieved with the Constabulary band has been due as much to the loyal support of all classes of the people here as to any personal efforts of my own, for no man can do his best without the inspiration that comes from the aid and encouragement of his fellow men. "It is a far cry back to that day in October, 1902, when the Constabulary band made its first public appearance in Manila. Even at that early day I had faith in its future, for I was aware of the latent musical genius of the Filipinos. But neither my own efforts nor the efforts of my men could have made the Constabulary band what it is today had it not been for the loyal support we have received from the general public. "I shall always look back with pleasure to my cordial relations with the officials of the Philippine government and their generous co-operation during the years of my service here. I feel that I owe to them and to the people in general a debt of gratitude that can never be measured, because it has been through them that I have been enabled to realize the culminating ambition of my life. "I am also deeply appreciative of the many courtesies which have been extended to me by the military authorities in the Philippines, and I take this occasion to mention the fact that when the organization of a constabulary band was still in the projective state it was the army that came forward and loaned us the instruments to begin our work. "I have faith in the future of the Constabulary band. With its membership drawn from a race which possesses the essential traditions and temperament of musicians, with the experience gained by contact with great musical organizations abroad and with a competent director who is a thoroughly trained musician, there is no reason why the band should not progress in the future as it has progressed in the past. "If one who has received as many favors from the public as I have may be permitted to ask a parting favor I would ask that my successor be given the same generous support that has been accorded me, to the end that he may have a fair opportunity to prove his fitness. Let the public remember that any discouragement coming to him in the early stages of his responsibility could easily spoil a career that might otherwise be successful. "In leaving the Philippine Islands I do so with the feeling that the band will succeed and that I will return some day to this faraway country, not for service, but to visit the scene of my life work and to shake the hands of many old friends in Manila, to whom I shall always feel grateful. "WALTER H. LOVING, "Major, Philippine Constabulary, Retired." YOUNG PEACE PROMOTERS. Features of Social Service Work Conducted by the Urban League. Sixty-two members of the Junior Park Protective league of the National League on Urban Conditions visited police headquarters in New York recently in response to an invitation tendered by Leroy Peterson of the committee on distress and unemployment. Acting Sergeant Shaw of the Police Training school had the men of the present class give a special exhibition, including jujitsu movements. The boys were received during their visit by Inspector Cahalane, Sergeant Neuman of the Thirty-eighth precinct and Lieutenants Milhauser, Kenlon and Bass. They were especially delighted in having an audience with Chief Inspector Schmittberger, whose advice was very timely. The members of this league serve as volunteer aids of the city and act in co-operation with the various city departments. Each Saturday the boys leave the office of the National Urban league, 2303 Seventh avenue, for an excursion to some point of interest in the city or vicinity. The founders of this organization are Mrs. Sophia M. Loebinger and Mrs. Harry W. Bell. The Manhattan divisions are in charge of Charles C. Allison, Jr.; A. Zucker and George Nelsenberg, and the Brooklyn divisions are in charge of James H. Hubert. New York Methodists Show Manhood. By a vote of 125 to 15 the New York conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, which closed its sessions at Peekskill, N. Y., on Monday, March 27, went on record as favoring the election of bishops of the Negro or any other race connected with the conference. The vote in favor of electing race bishops is said to be in a large measure due to the eloquent speech of the Rev. Dr. William H. Brooks, pastor of St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal church, New York city. 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 Solicits Your Patronage. SPECIAL SAMPLE SHOES. POPULAR PRICED SHOE REPAIRING. WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT. Men's Sewed Soles .....75c Ladies Sewed Soles .....65c Men's Nailed Soles .....50 and 60c Rubber Heels, .....40c Ladies' and Boys' nailed soles.....40c SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1424 Washington Avenue South. Office, Nlc, 1963 Res. Celfax 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 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. South 3347 THE SOUTHERN THEATRE 1422 Washington Ave. So. MOVING PICTURES—VAUDE- VILLE. 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NEGRO HEALTH It is very important that all sections of the country work together in arranging conditions that will better enable all races to live in mutual helpfulness and confidence; but it is still more important that the races work together for the attainment of this end. There must be cooperation between the health authorities and Negro leaders, such as physicians, minsters, and teachers. Negro doctors and nurses are increasing, many hospitals and nurse-training schools for Negroes are being founded, and all are being approved by many leading Southerners. Splendid assistance and cooperation have been given by white physicians and public health officers. Negroes themselves take great interest in solving health and sanitation problems, thus decreasing their mortality. Leaders are developing who take pride in directing their race in any endeavor, and watch all development with great interest. The race is amenable to teaching, instruction, and direction in the health and sanitation movement, and in a number of instances Negroes have cooperated with the whites in stamping out plagues and epidemics. The Negro should not only cease to be an actual menace to the white race by being a favorable bed for disease, but by proper teaching should become a valuable ally in stamping out diseases prevalent among both races. Southern Workman. DALLAS NEGROES Feel Greatly Humiliated— Segregation Ordinance Is Adopted by Majority of 2920 Votes. The Matter Will be Taken Into Courts and Carried to Last Resort. Great Credit Due the Loyal Whites Who Voted For Humanity and Liberty—Negro Voters Stood a Solid Phalanx Against the Wicked Measure. Tuesday, April 4th, deserves to go down in history as "Black Tuesday" for Dallas, for on that day 120,000 white people combined their strength against 24,000 Negroes and voted upon them, segregation, which, while it will do no white man good, will serve to embitter the Negro and discourage him. At a time like this, when Dallas is trying to make the world believe that it is a first-class city, it is unfortunate that a majority of its citizens should halt in the march of progress to slap in the face a large element of the population, who had only committed the crime of being black—an element which pays taxes on $1,500,000 worth of property, earns its bread in the sweat of its face and is identified with every movement looking to the upbuilding of the city. Dallas Express. 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." Not the Land. Visitor—How does the land lie out here? Native—It ain't the land; it's the land agents—Philadelphia Record. GENERAL EDUCATION BOARD BROADENS SCOPE OF WORK Rural Schools For Colored Race South Receive Generous Aid. Education adapted to the real needs of the colored people of the south of the kind to make them better citizens received a great impetus in 1915, according to the sixth installment of the annual report of the general education board, supported by the Rockefeller foundation, made public the last week in March at New York. To provide supervising industrial teachers in colored schools the board has added $15,000 to the Anna T. Jeanes foundation, which produces an annual income of $39,500, employed under the direction of Dr. James H. Dillard. State and county superintendents are taking increased interest in making the education of the colored child practical. Mr. Jackson Davis, who since 1911 has been the state supervisor of rural schools in Virginia, has been made general field agent in charge of Negro education. Better schoolhouses, better teachers, improved sanitation and a care for cooking and entertainment have been gained in the past year. The southern states are all working toward a new goal, an adequately organized, financial, administered, supervised and manned educational system. In Tennessee a long stride has been taken toward freeing education from politics, and an Alabama statute completely reconstructs the county board of education. The board has appropriated $3,000 to Mississippi to initiate a model organization in a single county. In eleven states the board has supported rural school agents, professors of secondary education and agents for Negro education. Eight new high schools were started in Florida in the year, eleven in Virginia, four county high schools in Alabama and eight new high schools in West Virginia. In Arkansas thirty-two two-year schools, six three-year schools and one new four-year school were opened. Kentucky opened new high school buildings costing $405,000; Mississippi, $410,000; Alabama, $303,750, and Tennessee, $154,000. Convention of Country Life Clubs. President R. S. Wilkinson of the State Agricultural and Mechanical college at Orangeburg, S. C., has splendidly arranged for the entertainment of delegates and visitors to the convention of collegiate country life clubs being held at the college, Orangeburg, for three days beginning on Friday, April 7. The convention has the approval of the National Collegiate Country Life Clubs of America, of which Dr. Kenyon L. Butterfield, president of Amherst college, and Dr. Aretas W. Nolan of the University of Illinois are the leading officials. Educators and students from the various schools in South Carolina are attending the convention in large numbers. THE TWIN CITY STAR Conference Scheduled For Dur- ham, N. C., Nov. 21-24. The following invitation to educators, issued by Dr. James E. Shepard, president of the National Training school, Durham, N. C., should, and no doubt will meet a hearty response from educators throughout the country. The invitation: Durham, N. C., March, 1916. The National Training school, Durham, N. C., extends a cordial invitation to the heads of universities, colleges and secondary schools for the education and training of colored people in the United States to be the guests of the school Nov. 21-24, 1916, for the purpose of conferences, closer unity and understanding of the needs and educational requirements of the colored people. Among the subjects to be discussed particular stress will be laid on the following: What is the opinion of the educators themselves in regard to the duplication of work in schools in the various communities? Has it been hurtful, unwise and wasteful? What plans ought to be fostered to correct the evil? To what extent should classes devoted to teacher training be encouraged? How and where located? What system should be devised to meet the requirements of the rural teacher? What should be the standard of the university, college, normal school, teacher training and secondary schools? How should students be received from one to the other? To what extent should religious instruction be carried on in the various schools? Should there be a general clearing house for aid for Negro schools? Is the aid given by the various funds and boards to Negro education wise, economical and helpful? Many other and kindred subjects will be announced on the tentative program, which will be published in the early fall. This conference has been suggested by a great many who desire to know the actual condition and needs of the school devoted to Negro education from those who are actually doing the work. No conference in recent years will be more farreaching in its effects than this. The guests will be entertained free of charge by the National Training school. Durham itself presents a field of study and inspiration, which will be furnished by no other city of its size in the country. Do you approve of such a conference? Will you be present? Please let me know at your earliest convenience. Yours for service. JAMES E. SHEPARD, President National Training School, Durham, N. C. BELIEVES IN HIS RACE. William B. Ferguson Deplores Color Division in United States Prejudice In United States Navy. In the report of Admiral Fletcher of the United States navy, made public by the senate recently, the following statement occurs: "In one division of four battleships the division commander in his June inspections reported a shortage of 1,350 men, or an average shortage of more that 800 men in each ship." William B. Ferguson of Dante, Va., commenting on the above statement in the admiral's report, says: "If it were not for so much prejudice and discrimination in the navy all these vacancies could be filled with young colored men who, as far as moral, intellectual and physical requirements are concerned, could meet each and every one. "Tear down the bars and have a free field and fair chance for all citizens, and the vacancies not only in the navy, but in the coast defenses, can be filled with men who with the necessary training will meet all the requirements." S. A. Duncan Joins Press Association. Among the new members of the National Negro Press association is Samuel A. Duncan, editor and publisher of the Pilot-Gazette of New York city. Editor Duncan is very much interested in the work of the association. He is a strong advocate of race co-operation and believes that the press should take a leading part in all good movements for racial betterment. Well Prepared Extension Official. The recent appointment of Miss Nelle Robinson, class of 1914, State college, Orangeburg, S. C., as state extension worker in home economics brings to the service a well prepared leader. Miss Robinson's interest in movements for the rural public makes her a very acceptable person for the position. Pythlans to Enocamp at Philadelphia. The Knights of Pythlans of Pennsylvania are evincing a timely interest in the forthcoming encampment of the order to be held for one week in Philadelphia, beginning on Sunday, July 23. The uniform rank is being recruited and will be fully equipped for the occasion. 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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 seal each darkened soul and light In each lowly breast a bright pathway to freedom's new birthright; That the soul of freedom, in whose swelling hearts and breasts Burned the memories of centuries of bondage and of wrong. In the morrow's dreadful slaughter might as heroes bear the tests, In their race's vindication might be brave and true and strong. Over yonder in the moonlight floated out' the stars and bars. Here the black brigade in silence stood in the streets, sweeps and stars. Over there were trained artillery asleep by silent guns; Ah, beyond the silent river he's reporting now to God. African Missionaries Are In Need. The Rev. A. R. Robinson, D. D., chairman of the foreign missions board of the national Baptist convention, with other members of the board, is doing effective work in informing the churches of the denomination of the needs of the missionaries on the foreign field. Miss S. M. Taylor and Miss E. L. Davis are in charge of the mission school at Fortsville, West Africa. They, like others on the field, are in need of food, clothing and money with which to keep the work of Christian training among the natives from going down. Dr. Robinson appeals to all who can to send something for the work to the board at 701 South Nineteenth street, Philadelphia, on or before March 15. SMART SET ATHLETIC CLUB. 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