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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL HISTORICAL SOCIETY ective Page PHILADELPHIA TO BE HOST. Progress Made by the Various Committees For Entertaining the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church—Daily Paper and Historical Pageant Among Special Features. Philadelphia.—The committee of arrangements is making great preparations for the entertainment of the general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, which convenes May 8 at Bethel A. M. E. church in this city. The program committee has finished its task of providing a program for the twenty-one days and nights in which the general conference will be in session. Some of the ablest men of the denomination from Africa and in America have been placed on the program, which will probably present a greater array of distinguished Negro talent BISHOP LEVI J. COPPIN. than any convention or conference ever held in the history of the United States by colored people. The committee on homes has provided homes for the use of more than a thousand people during the conference. The delegates will number about 650, and there will be about 650 alternates. Among these there will be about 150 lay delegates and 150 lay alternates. Among the distinguished laymen are Hon. George W. Ellis, the author of "Negro Culture In West Africa;" Dr. C. V. Roman of Meharry Medical college and editor of the National Medical Journal and author of the recent book on "The Negro In America." Among other noted laymen are Hon. Charles Banks, bank and the Mound Bayou (Miss.) bank and vice president of the National Negro Business league; Mr. Ira T. Bryant, the builder of the largest Negro publishing house in the United States; J. M. Avery of Durham, N. C., one of the managers of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident association; Professor A. S. Jackson, secretary of education; John R. Hawkins, who has handled nearly $1,000,000 during the past quadrennial of the dollar money of the African Methodist Episcopal church and who is the general treasurer of the same; Isaac H. Nutter, a lawyer, of Atlantic City, N. J.; other lawyers, schoolteachers, physicians, business men and other laymen. There is a distinguished array of bishops and general officers of the church and college presidents who are ex officio delegates. A daily paper will be conducted—the Daily Christian Recorder—of which Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., will be managing editor. This daily will have the full proceedings of each day reported stenographically and ready for the delegates when they take their seats at each morning session. Arrangements are being made so that copies of the Daily Recorder may be mailed each day to persons who desire to keep up with the general conference for the small sum of 75 cents for the whole three weeks of the conference. There will be many features of entertainment so as to make the stay of the delegates both pleasant and profitable. The program committee, of which Bishop L. J. Coppin is chairman, has not yet given its arrangements to the public, but it is known that there will be an array of eloquent speakers seldom heard at a gathering of this character. The Academy of Music, the Convention hall, the Olympia theater, the Music Fund hall, which are the largest auditoriums in the city, have been engaged, besides every one of the fifteen A. M. E. churches and churches of several other denominations. The committee on entertainment, of which Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., is chairman, has announced many features to make pleasant the stay of the delegates. An automobile ride of two to three hours will be given free to all the delegates to show them Philadelphia, a great banquet will be had, a series of stereopticon lectures showing the history of the church and its present condition, a great concert of 2,000 voices and the grand historical pageant of Negro religion, entitled "The Star of Ethiopia," written and managed by Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, will be given on three nights, May 16, 18 and 20, at Convention hall. STORY OF FIFTEEN CENTS GIVEN FOR AFRICA'S UPLIFT How Emily Sanford's Mite Paved Way For Great Missionary Work. At a meeting of the Texas foreign mission convention, held at Bryan, Tex., during a visit of the Rev. Dr. L. G. Jordan, corresponding secretary of the national Baptist mission board, the work of a two cent stamp in central Africa was related. After hearing the story the Rev. Mr. Littleton of Rockdale said in addressing the audience that he wished to make a statement and an offering. In the course of his remarks the Rev. Mr. Littleton said: "Two years ago Mrs. Emily Sanford, a member of our church, was taken very ill. While on what proved to be her deathbed she said to the members of her missionary circle, 'Here is 15 cents; please use it for Africa.' This 15 cents has been kept in the missionary box for two years, and now I want to give it to Dr. L. G. Jordan to use in the way he thinks best." Dr. Jordan accepted the 15 cents with thanks, but at the time did not see to what use he could put it except to deposit it in the common treasury. But while en route to headquarters he visited Olivet Baptist church in Chicago and in a sermon related the incident. At the close of the service a woman came forward and asked if she might use the 15 cents to buy cloth with which to make an apron, from the sale of which other aprons could be made until an "Emily Sanford fund" could be started. She made the apron and returned it to the church. Time passed on, and the incident was seemingly forgotten. A few months later Dr. Jordan returned to Chicago, and by a mere coincidence the apron came into his hands. It was sold for "missions" at auction in the Olivet church for 75 cents. This amount was given to Mrs. Jackson, the originator of the idea, to make other aprons to be sold. This was done until $7 was accumulated. By the aid of Mrs. Jordan, $3 or $4 worth of aprons were made for another trip to Texas. In October, 1913, en route to Texas to attend the general Baptist convention at San Antonio, he lost all baggage, including the last vestige of the "Emily Sanford" aprons. He told the story to the foreign mission board and asked that the hall in the proposed building for the school organized at Grand Bassa, west coast of Africa, by Miss Susie M. Taylor be known as the "Emily Sanford hall." On Wednesday night, Dec. 21, 1915, Dr. Jordan spoke in Mount Gillard Baptist church, Fort Worth, Tex., and again told of the "Emily Sanford fund"—how it was started, how all was lost and how he gave up. At the close of the talk a note was passed to Dr. Jordan which contained 50 cents. The note read: "I am the granddaughter of Emily Sanford. I inclose 50 cents to revive your apron protect." Providentially, as on a previous occasion, Dr. Jordan stopped in Chicago en route home and again related the story of the 15 cents, and to his surprise the originator of the apron project, a Mrs. Jackson, was in the audience and again started to work on the apron matter. Dr. Jordan has requested that the women of the various missionary societies make 2,000 aprons, the sale of which will go to pay for the Emily Sanford hall at the Bible Industrial academy at Grand Bassa, west coast of Africa, of which Miss Susie M. Taylor and Miss Elliza L. Davis are principal and assistant principal, respectively. PROMINENT ATTORNEY VERY ILL Atty. Turner W. Bell of Leavenworth, Neb., the prominent Negro lawyer, is very ill at his home. Atty. Bell is regarded as the greatest "habeas corpus" lawyer in America, having won a score of cases before the U. S. Supreme court, represent-many white clients. Col. U. S. G. Patterson, Vice Chancellor of Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of Virginia was buried at Lynchburg, Va. on April 11th, with highest Pythian honors. GOOD ADVICE OF ABLE EDUCATOR Major Moton Delivers Address to Alabama Teachers. POINTS WAY TO SUCCESS. Successor of Dr. Washington at Tuskegee Is Principal Speaker at Annual Meeting of the State Teachers' Association Held In Birmingham. Let Us Follow Washington, He Says. Major Robert R. Moton of Hampton institute, who is the principal elect of Tuskegee institute and successor to Dr. Booker T. Washington, made his first big Alabama address before the Colored State Teachers' association, which met in Birmingham the early part of April. Some 500 white people, including Governor Charles Henderson, were present. In his address Major Moton in part said: Booker T. Washington's educational program was not merely local, but it was national, worldwide in scope—industry, thrift, morality, decent homes, clean bodies and minds, better methods of farming—a kind of education which made a universal appeal was his. It was an education that helped farmers to do better farming, the carpenter to do better carpentering and the cook to do better cooking. He believed that education in the broadest sense should teach a farmer how to get more out of an acre by better methods; that a carpenter was receiving useful and very necessary instruction when taught how to build a better and more beautiful house at less cost, and that to instruct those who cook how to keep a cleaner kitchen and prepare a more appetizing meal at less expense was, in his opinion, an education of the most essential sort. You, no doubt, have often heard him say that a handsome mule or horse well groomed was fine to look at, but that a hungry, struggling community would soon tire of looking at him unless hitched to a plow, cart or wagon, or unless it was doing something that would help humanity. And, my friends, just so it is with education. Wearing fine clothes and presenting an attractive appearance does not mean anything to a struggling and hungry community, unless you set to work to perform some service for your fellow men. Booker T. Washington was most persistent in his efforts that education, whether farmer, preacher or teacher, should be linked in a definite way to life, and the life of the lowly man and woman in particular, for he wanted to see each man and each woman live and do better in his daily vocation. This idea he worked out and put into practice in such a remarkable and convincing way as to command the respect and admiration of the entire world. The colored people of Alabama, as a rule, have been wise enough to follow Dr. Washington's course, and as a result the white people of the state are growing more interested in the Negro schools. If the white man sees that Negro education makes a more industrious community, if he sees better results on his farm, in his kitchen, better behavior on the streets in the life and conduct of the colored people of the community generally he will not only believe in and unreservedly approve of Negro education, but he will find some way to assist in giving for better schools. White people can usually find a way for anything they think is really worth while, but they must be convinced that it is so worth while, and nobody can do that better than the Negro teacher, and no one demonstrated this more conclusively, more effectively or more beautifully than the man in whose memory we are gathered tonight. We as teachers must first of all live clean, honest, industrious, unselfish lives. We are now living in an era when we are expected to practice what we preach. Let us take a firm stand for morality and set our faces like flint against the loafing, worthless element in any race. Let us follow Dr. Washington in teaching the members of our race the necessity of decent living and the beauty and dignity of labor, for indeed we have more to fear from the lazy, shiftless, ignorant criminal than from any race prejudice in Alabama. And let us remember that in the solution of the race problem a large measure depends upon us, and education will be one of our most forceful and helpful mediums for good. SMOKE THE RELIABLE SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR How the Sunday School Congress is Increasing Its Usefulness. By adding the department of education and industry and enlarging the sociological department the Sunday school congress, a forward movement that will convene in its eleventh annual session in Vicksburg, Miss., from Wednesday, June 14, to Monday, June 10, has scored another big success. The need of this new department and the demand for the enlargement of the second were apparent to the Sunday school congress promoters several years ago, but it was not until 1916 that conductors conversant with conditions and capable of handling such a department could be secured. At the session held in Birmingham, Ala., the sociological department scored a big hit. The enthusiasm that was created in this one department was so high that the afternoons, in which the meetings were held, were declared too short, the auditorium too small, and the attendance far exceeded the expectations of the officials of the congress. In explaining the addition of the department of education and industry the congress officials, with headquarters at Nashville, Tenn., stated that this is but in keeping with the advanced idea of blending education and industry in such a way that the Sunday school people of the present day HENRY ALLEN BOYD. will be able to take them on. Practical study and physical application of education and industry are the aim and watchword of this new department of the Sunday school congress movement. Henry Allen Boyd, secretary of this national organization, in making announcement of the addition of these two departments stated further that the Bible study period and the teacher training department, with the two new departments added, would give to the university and the college presidents, professors and pupils a splendid opportunity to come in touch with the great and growing Sunday school forces of the youth of our race in this country. At Vicksburg it is estimated by the secretary of the congress that fully 200 diplomas from the teacher-training course, as it has been pursued this past year, will be announced. In March last at Nashville alone fifty-five graduates received their certificates and diplomas. In speaking of the efforts of Mr. Boyd as secretary of the congress N. B. Dodson, president of the New England Baptist Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. convention, says: "The announcement of the departments of the congress does not surprise me in the least. Henry Allen Boyd is one of the most energetic and furseeing young business men of our race. He knows how to get the best results in any movement which he leads. From a weak and halting position nine ago he has infused strength and vigor into the membership of the Sunday school congress until at the present time its influence is nation wide and its work for religious education stands without a peer in the history of Sunday school school progress among the members of our race in this country without regard to denomination." Progress Noted at New Monrovia, Fla. New Monrovia, Fla., thirty-two miles from Palm Beach on the main line of the Florida East Coast railway, is a rapidly growing community. It is to be incorporated under the laws of the state and owned and controlled by the colored citizens of that section of the state. Churches, schools and other institutions usually found in a well regulated town are being erected. Rich farm land and plots of homes are being laid out for sale to prospective residents, and the whole territory is assuming a healthy and thrifty appearance. With the influence of the local business leagues of the state and the efforts of the officials of the town it will not be long before every section of the district will be inhabited by thrifty members of our race. 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 risk 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 doubted 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 106 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? SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR No.10 SCOTTISH RITE MASONS TO MEET IN INDIANAPOLIS Supreme Council to Open With Divine Service Sunday, May 7. Indianapolis, Ind.—The thirty-sixth annual session of the supreme council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons of the northern Masonic jurisdiction will be held in this city from Sunday, May 7, to 9, inclusive. This powerful organization embraces Masons who have taken the thirty-third degree, the highest degree in Masonry, and is the lawmaking body for the Scottish Rite in its jurisdiction. The organization has a large membership in each of the northern states. The coming session will be the second to be held away from the regular meeting place in Philadelphia, and it was only in deference to the increasingly large number of Masons in the far and middle west that this city was selected as the seat of the convocation for 1916. Constantine consistory is planning to entertain the organization in the royal fashion that always characterizes the people of the Hoosier capital. The regular business session will be interspersed with many interesting and enjoyable social features, including a banquet. On Sunday, May 7, at 8 p. m., a special divine service will be held at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal church, when the Rev. William H. Weaver, thirty-third degree, will deliver a sermon especially prepared for the occasion. The supreme council will attend this service, escorted by the Masonic bodies of Indianapolis. Monday, May 8, will mark the opening of the executive and business sessions, with conferring of degrees, continuing throughout the day. At night the banquet by the Constantine consistory will be held. Tuesday the supreme council will hear reports and wind up the routine affairs of the convocation, and at the close the body will be treated to a birdseye view of the numerous points of historic interest about Indianapolis, with a glance at the beautiful homes and beauty spots of the city and a survey of the business and industrial development shown by both races. On Wednesday, May 10, the members of the supreme council will visit Detroit, Mich., as the guests of the Wolverine consistory of that valley, a cordial invitation to make the journey having been accepted by the organization. Many prominent men from various portions of the country will be in attendance, among whom are J. F. Rickards of Detroit, most pulsant sovereign grand commander; William H. Miller of Philadelphia, grand secretary; Hon. W. F. Powell, former United States minister to Haitt; U. G. Powell of Massachusetts, R. H. Weeks of Delaware, J. M. Morris of Minneapolis, Minn.; Richard E. Moore of Chicago and others. Dr. Sumner A. Furniss, grand minister of state in the supreme council, one of the best known and most popular physicists and public spirited citizens in the Hoosier commonwealth, has active charge of the arrangements for the entertainment of the Scottish Rite visitors, which is in itself a guarantee that the work will be satisfactorily done. Not the Land. Visitor—How does the land lie out here? Native—it ain't the land; if its the land agents—Philadelphia Record. Thirth School at Manassas, Va. The annual report of the Manassas (Va.) Industrial school emphasizes the healthy growth of the institution along all lines of its work and the need of sufficient funds to meet the growing demands for a larger and better equipment for industrial work. The school was founded twenty-two years ago by Miss Jennie Dean. The school farm consists of 200 acres. Particular stress is laid upon the study of agriculture and the preparation of teachers for the rural schools of Virginia. Successful Work of Dr. Matilda Evans. The St. Luke hospital, Columbia, S.C., is doubtless the only institution of its kind in the United States owned by a woman physician who is also the chief practitioner. Dr. Matilda Evans of the above named institution bears this unique distinction and conducts the work with signal success. She employs twelve young men and women regularly and has recently secured and moved into larger quarters. Progressive Union of Young People. The Baptist Young People's union of the Concord Baptist church in Brooklyn is celebrating its thirty-sixth anniversary with a series of public meetings on Tuesday evenings during the month of April. The union has a membership of nearly 200 and is strong financially. R. Lincoln Powell is entering upon his eighteenth year of service as president of the union. ADVERTISE HERE — IT PAYS. 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 Wednesday A. M. Patronize those business houses, who request your patronage through your paper. McDew is asking YOU a question. Have you read it? It is in our columns. The greatest study for the Negro today is the Negro race.—Atty. B. S. Smith. Delinquent Subscribers will please Send the Price of their Subscriptions this Week. We must have money to continue this Publication. CHANGE OF ADDRESS Chas. Sumner Smith, the Publisher of the Star has moved his residence to 1317 6th AVE. N. 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 PHOTOGRAPH of yourself FREE at The George Studio, 313 So. Washington Ave. SPECIAL BARGAIN DAYS Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Madam Hart, 1210 Wash.Ave. South. FUNERAL OF ROBIT LEE. Remains of Former Clerk of District Court Brought From Chicago. Appropriate services were held over the remainance of Mr. Robert E. Lee, at Lawrence Chapel on April 19, 1861, which was later attended by many older residents. He died in Chicago on April 16 from tuberculosis. Mr. Lee was born Nov. 5, 1871, and was nearly 5 years old. He was a clerk in the office of the Clerk of District Court of Minnesota. Services opened with "Lead, Kindly Light," Read, "The Book," and "The Book." By Rev. Stovall, Sermon by Rev. D. E. Beasley, Text, Job, 13 chap. 17 vs. There the wicked shall cease from his wickedness. He leaves a widowed mother, Mrs. Fannie Lee a sister, Mrs. Virginia Walker, 4 brothers, Edward Fred, Delibert and Harry Lee and a host of friends. His castle was covered with flowers from Pride and Prejudice, with flowers from Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCullough, Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Gray, Miss Mary Parker of Chicago, Mr. Carl Wade, Dyckman Barber Shop, Clerks of Dist. Court, Mrs. Clarence McCullough, Mrs. Maud Canty presided at the organ. Undertaker Lawrence directed the funeral assisted by Mr. A. H. Wynne. The pall bearers were Carl Wade, W. M. Smith, and James H. H. Hamm, Chas. Summer Smith. Interment at Layman Cemetery. Rev. Beasley conducted services at the grave. Mr. Lee had ben in bad health recently and conceived a child. He uncomplaining disposition, and none of his relatives and many friends. "Bob" his illness. His death was a shock to his relatives and many friends. "Bob" his illness and inoffensive character. He had many friends among the leading men of this city, whom he knew personally and was respected by those of his race who knew him. He was a loving relative as an affectionate son and brother. May he rest in Peace. TEMPLARS ANNUAL SERMON. The sermon of St. James Commandery, K. T., will be preached at Bethesda Baptist Church on Sunday April 23, by Rev. Beasley. SERVICES IN NEW CHURCH. The congregation of St. James A. M. E. Church will hold their first services in their new church, corner of Bloomington Ave. and 23rd St., Minneapolis on Sunday, April 23—morning and evening. The full vested gospel Choir will render a choice Easter program. All are cordially invited to attend. Mr. Solomon Saunders, the riding master, returned last Sunday from a trip to Mexico, Mo., and Southern cities where he went to purchase some high class saddlers for his Riding Academy. He was the guest of the noted horseman, Mr. Thomas Bass while in Mexico, Mo. They will enter some prize winners at the State Fair in Sept., as usual. Col. Wm. Clayton, of Carrollon, Mo., is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Geo. W. Holbert. A VISITOR FROM TUSKEEGE. Capt. William Holbrook Walcott, Asst. Commandant at Tuskegee Inst., Ala., was a visitor in the Twin Cities this week in the interest of Tuskegee Inst. Capt. Walcott was well received by many supporters of the school. Accompanied by Atty. Francis and Dr. Turner he paid his respects to Gov. Burnquist. Mrs. Nellie Francis introduced him to many prominent citizens. He left for Duluth on Wednesday. Well pleased with his stay, Capt. Walcott speaks in highest terms of the progress of Tuskegee under the efficient leadership of Maj. R. R. Moton, the successor to the late Dr. Washington. Mr. Daniel Williams, who for many years has been located at 306 South 3rd St. has moved his restaurant to 407 5th Ave. South. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION MRS. G. W. MITCHELL ANNUAL EAST ..of PEOPLE'S CHRIST Mrs. G. W. Mitchell, Supt. of Christian Assembly will conduct an rooms, 1204 Washington Ave. So., or be ably assisted by a staff of Sunda Margrett Vinegar, who has been a Sec'y. of the Sunday School, whose school. Peace on Earth! Goodwill to all Come! and Bring the Children. Easter Eggs will be given away. Remember—The Salvation of our ren. Mrs. G. W. Mitchell, Supt. of the Sunday School of the People's Christian Assembly will conduct an interesting program at the Assembly rooms, 1204 Washington Ave. So., on Easter Sunday at 2 P. M. She will be ably assisted by a staff of Sunday-School workers, among them Miss Margrett Vinegar, who has been a faithful worker for four years and is Sec'y. of the Sunday School, whose work is highly appreciated by the school. Remember—The Salvation of our race lies in the training of our children. 1940 MASTER FREDDIE MITCHELL Mrs. Mitchell is the wife of Rev. Geo. W. Mitchell, the pastor. She is doing a great work. Her record in the Evangelistic field is a credit to her race. Mrs. Mitchell organized this Sunday School and has gathered about her the young people of both races who are receiving that necessary spiritual training, which has done much to uplift the rising generation GRAND EAST Will be give PRIDE OF MINNES KNIGHTS & MONDAY EVENING at MASON Cor. 5th Ave. So McCULLOUGH Will Furnis 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. 5th Ave. South and 24th St. McCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA Will Furnish the Music NOW FOR A LOVELY TIMB at the GRAND ..SPRING SHIRT WAIST PARTY given by the YOUNG GIRL'S BENEFICIAL CLUB. Y. G. B. C.'S FRIDAY EV a MASONIC HALL Music by Prof. C Clara Lucas, Pres., Mildred Plummer Eunice Sm COMMITTEE ON Leola Colman, Mattie Lucas, EH Lillian Thomas, Reiva Washington, Come and Have aE S COME AND HAVE A LOVELY YO REFRESHMENTS SERVE DON'T FORGE Remember Our I ..ADMISS MASONIC HALL, 24t and 5th Ave. Music by Prof. Clarence Johnson. Clara Lucas, Pres., Mildred Plummer, V. Pres., Rosella Sample, Sec. Funie Smith, Treas. REFRESHMENTS SERVED. CHECKING FREE. DON'T FORGET THE DATE. Remember Our Former Successes. ..ADMISSION 35c. THE HOTEL DALE Cape May, New Jersey Announces the Annual Opening on Saturday, April the Twenty-Second of the SIXTH SEASON, 1916 Requests for literature, rates, etc., will receive prompt attention by addressing the Management at Cape May City, New Jersey. E. W. Dale Owner and Manager. TO THE PUBLIC. We are trying to raise (ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR) first payment on the Crispus a Home, to put us in possession property. Will you please help giving something towards this The ladies are out soliciting, turn them away when they come you, but give as much as you We need your help in this cause. If you would only co and see the Home, and the g SPECIAL NOTICE. Matter must reach our publication office, 305 So. 5th St., Third floor, no later than WEDNESDAY noon to be inserted. OUR NEW NUMBER The Star Phone is Hyland 5586. Admission 35c --- MRS. ESSIE LOUIS THE BIRTH OF A WOMAN MISS MARGRITTE VINEGAR of her locality. Mrs. Essie Louis of Indianapolis, Ind., will render a soprano selection. She is a singer of ability. Come and hear her. Master Freddie Mitchell, the boy tenor, is unexcelled among the boys of his age in our city. He is regarded as a musical artist, a lyric tenor with wonderful expression. 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 invited 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. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR 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, APRIL 28. The object for which this Entertainment is given should arouse the interest of every one in the city. Those who attend will surely get their money's worth and HELP A WORTHY CAUSE. The following persons will appear 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 MRS. ..... PRUITT REV. T. B. STOVALL REV. M. W. WITHERS Come! and Help the little Orphanage Children. Refreshments Served. ADMISSION 10 and 25 CENTS 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 announcement later. THE MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM The meeting last Sunday of the Forum was very interesting. Despite the weather the attendance was good. Miss Cecil Banner proved her ability as a pianist and received hearty applause. Mary Mosely Withers read "Thanantopsis" to the delight of her audience. The discussion "Are we Negroes, Afro-Americans or colored people?, was very instructive and interesting. Remarks were made on this subject by W. C. Jeffrey, Mrs. M. M. Withers, Geo. W. Holbert and Editor Smith. It was the consensus of opinion that—we are American Negroes. Next meeting at St. Peter Church first Sunday in May. Dr. James E. Sheppard of Durham, N. C., will be in the city about May 1st. Mrs. B. S. Smith of Oakland Ave., is improving after a week's illness. Mrs. R. B. Chapman of St. Paul returned from Rochester, Minn. where she went to consult the Mayo Bros., specialists. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Francis. Mrs. Chapman is improving. Mrs. Emma Jeffrey has moved to 2000 2nd St. So. FOR RENT.—A six-room, modern flat, every convenience, desirable location, sleeping porch, hardwood throughout, electric lights. Apply J. S. Wright, 2737 11th Ave. So. Mr. Moses Burkes, who has been sick with rheumatism at the residence of his brother, Mr. James Burkes, 2720 2 Ave. So., is slowly recovering. Mr. Al. Harper is quite ill at the residence of his father, Sergt' t. J. W. Harper of 4th Ave. So. Mr. Roy Smith left Wednesday night for his home in Indianapolis, to visit his relatives. He will return after a brief stay. Mrs. Jennie Griffith, of 4th St. S. is out after a severe illness of over a month. Mr. Joseph Shaeffer and Miss Bettie McIntyre were married Adril 15th at the residence of the bride 1328 4th St. S. by Rev. G. W. Mitchell. Mr. Mason Smith, who has been residing in Des Moines has returned to the city to remain. SPECIAL MEETING. A special meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will be held at St. Peter Church, on April 30. 3:30 P. M. at which time officers will be elected. Gale P. Hilver. Sec'y. LIBERAL SUBSCRIPTION We offer a Combination Subscription to our readers for 1916. We will give you your choice of any Negro NEWSPAPER or MAGAZINE, and THE TWIN CITY STAR, mailed to your address anywhere in the U. S. for THREE DOLLARS. Cash in advance. Get your home paper sent direct to you. Forward all orders to SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION Taxies 1:45 STEWART'S HOTEL FINEST ESTABLISHMENT OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES. Twenty Elegant Steam Heated, Electric Lighted Rooms. Free Bath. Rates Reasonable. Lobby, Reading and Lounging Room, Buffet and Grill Room, Billiard Room, Dining Room, and bath, Private Dining and Reception Room for Ladies. BARBER SHOP IN CONNECTION A LA CARTE MEALS AT ALL HOURS. BEST SERVICE. POPULAR PRICE LUNCH. From 12 to 3 P. M. REGULAR DINNER 5 to 8 P. M. 5 Courses 35c. J. E. Stewart, Prop. 246-50 FOURTH AVE. SO. MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. Both Phones. CUT RATE GROCERY STORE A FEW SUGGESTIONS A Good Chance to Save Money and Trading Stamps. 1 lb. Hormel's Choice Bacon.....17c 100 lbs. Sugar .....$7.90 1 lb. Salt Pork .....18c 1 Can No. 3 Pineapple, reg 25c.....19c 6 Cans Eagle Brand Corn .....48c 1 lb. Big Blue Head Rice .....7½c 1 Can Tomatoes, reg. 15c .....12½c 1 lb. Pure Hog Lard .....14c Fresh Country Eggs, 20c a doz. 2 doz for .....38c Best Country Butter .....lb. 35c 1 Bag Salt, reg. 5c .....4c Creametts, Macaroni or Spagetti Reg. 10c packages—3 for .....25c P. J. Buford & W. W. Humphrey Props. N. W. TELEPHONE MAIN 2515. ORDERS OF ONE DOLLAR OR OVER DELIVERED. Bethesda Baptist Church. Rev. James M. Moss, President. W. W. Williams, Vice President. H. B. Lucas, Secretary. Miss Eva B. Walker, Treasurer. Roy Hooper, Chaplain. Wm. M. Jenkins, Counselor. Hezekiah Allen, Chairman of Membership Committee. Officers for 1916. Mrs. Wm. H. Stirman, President. Mrs. Harry Grever, Vice-Pres. Mrs. Osa Lawrence, Secretary. Mrs. J. Johnson, Asst. secy. Mrs. T. V. Botts, Treasurer. Mrs. W. Houston, Journalist. HOW MUCH MONEY HAVE YOU PAID FOR RENT? Did you ever stop to think what beautiful homes people might own, and what snug little bank accounts they might have, if they would invest their savings in little homes of their OWN, instead of continually handing their hard earned money to the LANDLORD? Perhaps you have paid your landlord many times the cost of a home. I have houses for sale from $1,000.00 to $3,500.00, lots from .65.00 to $2- 000.00. Phone or call and see me if you want to buy. B. MAXEY McDEW, 802 Sykes Block Nic. 621. 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 return it satisfactorily done.—Advertisement. Pillar of Beauty Chapter No. 18 Rose Croix, held their Maundy Thursday Feast at Union Hall, St. Paul, which was well attended by Twin City Masons. Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson and Editor Ben. J. Davis, all of Georgia will go as delegates to the National Republican Convention at Chicago. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION We Need the Money ADVERTISE HERE — IT PAYS. --- AMES LODGE NO. 106 I. B. P. O. E. W. ```markdown ``` Meets in the Knox Bldg. 4th St. and 8th Ave. So. the 2nd and 4th Tues- days of each month, at 8:30 P. M. All Elks in good standing are cordially welcomed. Geo. M. Bryant, E. R. 818 Met. L. Bldg. Wm. R. Morris, Sec'y. 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. 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. Y. P. U. Society 6:45 P. M. Prayer Meeting Wed. 8 P. M. A WELCOME TO ALL. MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM. * * * The new officers of the Minneapolis Forum, are Wm. M. Smith, president; O. A. Lawrence, vice president; Miss Gladys Waters, secretary; P. F. Hale, critic; Miss M. Chandler, organist * * * W. L. Jeffrey, Chm. Public Affairs Committee. ST. PETER'S A. M. E. CHURCH, 22nd St. near 10th Ave. So. Rev. Thos. B. Stovall, Pastor. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 318 8th Ave. So., Minneapolis. REV. FRANCIS J. PETERSON, PASTOR. TWIN CITY CHARITY CLUB. Officers for 1916. Pres. Mrs. Jennie Wilkerson, Vice Pres. Mrs. Alice Smith, Secy. Mrs. Hester Keeys, Asst. Secy. Mrs. Mattie Renix, Treas. Mrs. Minnie Burrell, Honorary Pres. Mrs. Mayme Dono- PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH. Cedar Street and Summit Avenue, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA. ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA. Rev. Benjamin N. Murrell, Pastor. SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 A. M. Preaching. 12:50 P. M. The Bible School. G. W. Willis, Supt. 6:45 P. M. B Y. P. U. Mrs. Frances M. Murrell, Pres. 8:00 P. M. Preaching. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS. 8:00 P. M. Mid-Week Prayer Services FRIDAY NIGHTS. 7:00 P. M. Junior Choir Rehearsals. 8:30 P. M. Senior Choir Rehearsals. CHOICE CITY AND SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE ON SMALL MONTHLY PAYMENTS. Houses and Flats for Rent. B. M. McDEW, 802 Sykes Block. N. W. Nic. 621 Minneapolis N. W. Main 2767 DAN'S RESTAURANT 407 FIFTH AVE. SO. HOME COOKING My Specialty Daniel Williams, Prop. RESTAURANT AND ROOMS MRS. D. L. RODGERS 2010 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis Meals at all Hours Rooms by Day, Week or Month 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 accommodated call her up. South 2164. CHOICE FURNISHED ROOMS. MRS. HARVEY. 2718 27½ 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 12737 11th Ave. So. Minneapolis Defective HAT has this text to do with Easter day? Let us think awhile. Life and death, life conquered by death and death conquered again by life. Those were the mysteries over which the men of old time thought, often till their hearts were sad. And because our forefathers were a sad and earnest folk, because they lived in a sad and dreary climate, where winter was far longer and more bitter than it is, thank God, now, therefore, all their thoughts about winter and spring were sad and they grew to despair at last of life ever conquering death or light conquering darkness. And then—so strangely does God's gift of hope linger in the hearts of men—they saw beyond all that a dim dream of a new heaven and a new earth in which should dwell righteousness, and of a new sun, more beautiful than ours; of a woman called "Life," hid safe while all the world around her was destroyed, fed on the morning dew, preserved to be the mother of a new and happier race of men. And so to them, heathens as they were, God whispered that Christ should some day bring life and immortality to light. "So it pleased the Father," says St. Paul. "to gather together in Christ all things, whether in heaven or in earth." In him were fulfilled and more than fulfilled the dim longings, the childlike dreams of heathen poets and sages and of our own ancestors from whom we spring. He is the desire of all nations, for whom all were longing, though they knew it not. And now we may see, it seems to me, what the text has to do with Easter day. Be not anxious, says our Lord, for your life. Is not the life more than meat? There is an eternal life, which depends not on earthly food, but on the will and work of God, your Father, and that life in you will conquer death. Consider the lilies of the field. All the winter they are dead, unsignibly roots, hidden in the earth. What can come of them? But no sooner does the sun of spring shine on their graves than they rise into sudden life and beauty as it pleasees God, and every seed takes its own peculiar body. Even so is the resurrection of the dead. fective Page MISS MAYBEE Consider The Lilies Of the field By CHARLES KINGSLEY. Gathering Eggs for Easter THE FARMER'S WEEKLY NEWS NOTES ON RACIAL PROGRESS, Compiled by the National Negro Business League. Mrs. C. J. Bolden of Newport News, Virginia, has been appointed Health Inspector for the Negro schools of that city. Mrs. Bolden is an experienced trained nurse. The Local Negro Business League of St. Louis is conducting a vigorous campaign for one hundred new members. Mr. W. C. Gordon is the president. The Negro merchants of Memphis, Tennessee, are planing a "get-together" campaign somewhat similar to the campaigns recently conducted in Atlanta, Georgia, and Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs. Maria L. Cooper, of Philadelphia, who for thirty-one years has been janitress of the Drexel Bank Building, has been pensioned for her long and faithful service. Mrs. Cooper is eighty-two years of age. The New Era Magazine has made its appearance. This magazine is published in Boston and its physical appearance and contents are both attractive. Miss Pauline E. Hopkins, formerly of the Colored American Magazine, is the editor. The New York Age is conducting a campaign of investigation in New York to ascertain the number and character of Negro business enterprises and to discover some method whereby these merchants may secure a larger portion of Negro patronage. The Atlantic Mutual Insurance Association, with home office in Atlanta, Georgia, has been admitted into the State of Arkansas. The cheif 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 regulating 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 paid-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. The committee on recreation and amusement of the Social League of Wilmington, North Carolina, is securing a number of play-grounds for the Negro children. They have purchased a coaster-slide, ocean-wave, merry-go-round and other amusements for the children. The Negro merchants of Nashville, Tennessee, have set a splendid example in cooperative advertising. The Merchants participating in the Spring Trade Week campaign have purchased the entire back page of the Globe and this page carries the advertisements of these merchants together with a strong appeal to the Negro people to take part in the celebration. The Cut Rate Grocery Store is conducted entirely by Negroes. See their Ad and patronize them! THE TWIN CITY STAR HIS BUNNY If Christ Be Not Risen. If Christ be not risen, then death has absolute power in the world. If the cross of mankind kills so that there can be no future making alive, then Christ himself becomes the greatest witness to this fact, the wisest and most powerful and purest of men having no defense against death and no power afterward of returning into life.—Rev. Dr. Richard S. Storrs. Easter white robed angel, speak to me, Ere dawns the morning fair; Roll now away the stone of grief, Of gloom, of dread despair! 0 white robed angel, bending low, I hearken to thy word— This resurrection morn with hope Hath all my pulses stirred! 0 white robed guardian of a grave Where once the Master lay, "The resurrection and the life" Shall be my joy today! 0 white robed angel, point the way Till I my Savior see; Till willing feet shall follow him To his loved Galilee! —Helen Elizabeth Coolidge in The Living Church. GOOD FRIDAY. I was a little child who walked beside the beaten way. The air was hung with flower scents, and in the meadows gay I heard the song birds murmuring and children at their play. I walked until I saw a hill, and there, against the sky, I saw three crosses raised aloft and on them, plinioned high. I knew a holy man, our Lord, was just about to die. I saw the gleaming sun go down, I saw the flowers fade, I saw the fire from above as on His face it strayed. And then I heard a woman scream, and lo, I was afraid! I was a little child who walked beside the beaten way. I could not understand or guess—I knew not what to say— And yet, with untaught heart, I knelt beside the road to pray! —Margaret E. Sangster, Jr., in New York Times. 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. One of the greatest curses of American civilization today is the fact that it is unfashionable to save and that the people are ashamed to save, while extravagance, waste and carelessness are looked upon as smart and signs of prosperity.—Roger W. Babson. NEGRO MINISTERIAL ASSOCI 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 resolution Committee: B. N. Murrrell, J. S. Strong, E. H. McDonald, D. E. Beasley, J. P. Simms, and F. J. Peterson. ECONOMY. SMOKE THE BEST 5C CIGAR W. S CONRAD CO., Distributors NO. 140. E. 6th ST., ST. PAUL. NO. 1. WESTERN AVE., MINN. Peterson, The Druggist 1501 Washington Ave. So. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS. He Solicits Your Patronage. SPECIAL SAMPLE SHOES. POPULAR PRICED SHOE RE- PAIRING. WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT. Men's Sewed Soles .....75c Ladies Sewed Soles .....65c Men's Nailed Soles .....50 and 60c Rubber Heels, .....40c Ladies' and Boys' nailed soles.....40c SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1424 Washington Avenue South. Office, Nic. 1963 Res. Celfax 1638. DR. J. H. REDD, Physician and Surgeon. 111 80, 6TH ST. Minneapolis, Minn. DR. W. H. WRIGHT. DENTIST. Phone Nic. 1963 111 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 law. 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 A. Hilker Secretary 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. Best Films—Thoroughly Fireproof. 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L AND CAFE headquarters of Waiters, Porters and Theatrical Folk FURNISHED ROOMS OPEN AT ALL HOURS $ Hotel and Cafe Phone: Cedar 9088 SCALP TREATMENT and HAIR GROWING. Mrs. Maggie Martin wishes to announce that she is the Minneapolis Agent for MADAM C. J. WALKER'S Wonderful Hair Grower and Preparations. Special attention given to Tetter, Eczema and Growing hair on temples. A full line of Goods. Personal Instructions and Demonstrations can be obtained at 3013 GARFIELD AVE. N. W. PHONE SOUTH 1742 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. MRS. MAGGIE MARTIN, AGT. Souvenira for Ladies every Wednesday afternoon and Evening FFFET and CLUB CAFE DIES & GENTLEMEN Day from 2 P. M. to 11 P. M. 3 Wash. Ave. South MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. ALLY INVITED EVERY DAY. NOW IS THE TIME, to put in your Order for your NEW HAND-MADE SPRING HAT From the Popular Milliner MADAME HART, 1210 Washington Ave. So. Nic. 3744 Also to Select From a FULL LINE OF TOILET ARTICLES Madam Hart has been for past 10 years an agent for The Artesia Cream, whise merits are well nown by its users. MADAM WALKER'S PREPARATIONS USED EXCLUSIVELY Hair Straightening, Scalp Treatment, Hairdressing and Manicuring. WORKING-MEN'S SOCIAL CLUB FOR MEN ONLY 244 3RD AVE. S. MINNEAPOLIS SYLVESTER W. OLIVER, MANAGER. D. Handshake PUBLSHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 305—So. Fifth Street. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Entered in the Peet Office at Minneapolis as second class matter. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA EDITORIAL ASSN. To Subscribe In Pay To Subscribe is To Pay. Subscription by Mall, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ..... 1.00 THREE MONTHS ..... .65 Hamlet B. Rowe, Local Agent. ADVERTISING RATES. One Inch—1 Insertion—One Dollar. Liberal discount given on 3, 6, 9, Months, or 1 year contracts. Want Ads .....Twenty-five Cents Reading Notices, per line, Five Cents Wedding Announcements, Fifty Cents Card of Thanks .....One Dollar; In Memoriam .....One Dollar Business Announcements, One Dollar Death Notices .....One Dollar Write all Checks payable to The Twin City Star. Address all mail to Twin City Star COL. THEODORE ROOSEVELT THE NEXT REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT. The choice of the Star for president is Theodore Roosevelt. We be lieve him to be the choice of the rank and file of true Republicans. THE INFLUENCE OF EASTER. Everybody Needs the Message, "Rise to Newness of Life." No one may account himself free from the spiritual teaching of Easter day because he may consider the Christian faith concerning it romantic, fictitious, poetic, allegorical. None the less is the practical, personal truth emphasized, that everybody needs the message of Easter, "Rise to Newness of Life." Is he in all respects the noble being he would have his friends consider him? Is his influence always on the side of that which is high and true? If a man is only that which God knows him to be is there not room for improvement in every one's life? Self examination and honest, sober thought will surely teach every one of us that there are nobler aims, purer motives, higher attainments than any which we have ever heretofore known, for the exhortation has to do not only with private, personal character, but with domestic conduct, social relationships, business associations and the duties of a citizen. Let us cast away the works of darkness and put upon us the armor of light, laying aside much that now fills our life and mars our conduct and rising to newness of life with heads erect in the consciousness of breathing a purer atmosphere and dwelling in the glorious sunshine of God's favor.—Bishop Whitehead. THE REV. HONORABLE ARCHIBALD JAMES CAREY, PH. D. D. D. SHOULD NOT BE ELECTED ONE OF THE BISHOPS OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH. The Twin City Star which is published in St. Paul, Minn., and several other newspapers which are published in the interest of the Colored race throughout the country, are wasting their ink and white paper in puffing or boosting the Rev. Hon. Archibald James Carey, Ph. D. D. D. up for Bishop of the A. M. E. Church; the conference meeting in Philadelphia, Pa., early this coming May. It will be recalled that the Rev. Hon. Archibald James Carey, Ph. D. D. D. was a candidate for Bishop at the annual conference held in Kansas City, Mo., in 1912; that the great majority of the delegates attending that conference solidly voted against him for Bishop for they did not feel that he was the right man for that position and as he is more of a ranting rattled brain politician than a safe, sound and sane preacher, he should again be defeated in his efforts to become one of the Bishops at the Philadelphia conference. Chicago Broad-Ax- Editor Julius Taylor of The Broad-Ax is "off again." He forgets that The Appeal is published in St. Paul and Editor Adams is "boosting" Dr. Carey. The Twin City Star has not interfered in the affairs of the religious organizations. It has no candidate for the Bishopric, — has not "boosted" Dr. Carey and will not "knock" him. We believe the reverend gentlemen of the A. M. E. Conference will use their best judgment without the aid or interference of whining editors and howling press correspondents. A. A COLORED CANDIDATE. Leading White Paper Endorses Negro Candidate. Perhaps it is not proper for us to speak editorially, but so far are individually concerned, we are free to say that we propose to vote for Ralph T. Tyler for one of the so-called big four leaders to the Republican convention. We will do this, first, because Mr. Tyler is a worthy man and will honor Ohio in the delegation; second, because he is filling with great credit, because he was Republican because a self-constituted directory has assumed to name this delegation without consulting the people. Any one of these gentlemen themselves who have been named to the Republican party to vote for Mr. Tyler and things altogether, they are invincible, and we say this without any reflection upon the gentlemen themselves who have been named to the Republican party to a good opportunity for the Republican party to show in a modest way its appreciation of the Negro vote.—Ohio State Journal. NEW YORK CENTRAL EMPLOYS NEGROES. Hundreds of Baggage Handlers, Eleva tor Men and Car Cleaners, Get Permanent Relations When White Unlion Men Go Out On Strike. The New York Central Railroad replaced about 600 white employees who went on a strike with Negroes. They have been given permanent positions as bus drivers, cleaners and elevator men in the mammoth New York Central station and yards. At the time white union employees filling these positions suddenly walked leaving the officials helplessly, it seemed that Negro red caps Hutchinson had nothing other to do than press the hundreds of Negro red caps into the service, and they saved the seats for the moment. The most positions being conducted by Negroes are open at the Grand Central Terminal. Scores have been employed to operate in this big stairway from foremen in the baggage department through the efficient instruction of Chief James Williams, of the Red Caps, assisted by Tom Yarborough, the men learned to run for hours, which is a very cautious undertaking, pleasing feature to those who have been employed at the Grand Central was an order issued by the management, stating that the positions would be permanent as long as they were different posts assigned them. It is predicted that the majority of those who have been employed will not only make but will be promoted to more important positions which are promised them. ST. LOUIS SEGREGATION LAW IS ENJOINED. St. Louis, April 18—Enforcement of the Negro segregation ordinance of St. Louis has been enjoined by Federal Disclosure Dyer, who said he made the ordinance temporary because the United States supreme court slidering a segregation case from Louisville, Ky. The ordinance prohibits whites from living in a block in which 75 per cent of the population is occupied by persons of the opposite race, has a right to occupy property that he owns under the laws of the United States and the constitution, said the Negro is entitled to the same consideration and the same rights as a white man." "ON TO BALTIMORE" From the Department of the Press. National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Easily, the greatest forward race movement of the age is the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, and the leading spirit among them the President; Mrs. Booker T. Washington. Emerging from the gloom which has recently enveloped her, she has apparently re-consecrated her life to the uplift of the race, and by her helpful messages of encouragement to club leaders all over the country is inspiring officers, department heads and members to a greater activity than ever before been evinced in the work. The next Bi-ennial will be held at Baltimore, Md., in August. Mrs. Washington presiding. This meeting bids fair to be the most interesting in the history of the Association. The meeting in 1912 at Hampton was intensely interesting and inspiring; that at Wilberforce in 1914 was wonderful and far reaching in its effects — a wonderful group of women, showing a remarkable insight in the philosophy of life and demonstrating a constructive ability which portends wonderful results in the next few years. "On to Baltimore" is the slogan of every race organization of women, and were the women (and the men) will likewise be found. By courtesy of the editor I shall from time to time issue information through the columns of this paper, relative to the great Bi-ennial at Baltimore in August. Mrs. W. T. Francis, St. Paul Minn. Chairman, Press Committee. THE TWIN CITY STAR HOTEL Cape May "Christ Is Risen" An Easter Story IN the Church of St. Vasily, situated in the fashionable quarter of Moscow, the majority of the Easter worshipers were men and women who belonged to the "gentry." But the servants and artisans and clerks mingled freely among their lords and principals, for on this morning all were brothers and sisters. A little to one side, at the foot of the coffin containing the Easter which is always used in the Easter rites, a young girl was supporting on her arm an old woman. The girl's face was pale but radiant with a spiritual adoration. Her large blue eyes were fixed upon space; her lips were slightly parted. Not far away a young man leaning against a pillar stood statelike with his eyes fixed upon the girl. He, too, was pale, but his eyes shone with adoration of things not altogether spiritual. Slowly the faint dawn shone through the stained glass windows, dimming the lights of the blinking candles. Suddenly the organ pealed forth a joyous tone, a chorus of volces thundered out the words, "Christ has arisen." There was an instant hush among the worshipers, and then one and all answered joyously: "Blessed are we! Christ has indeed arisen!" The young girl at the foot of the coffin turned to her mother, exclaiming joyously, "Mother, Christ has arisen," and with her pretty lips still parted she imparted the triple kiss upon her mother's cheeks and mouth. The young man approached her timidly. "Fedora," he said in a soft, pleading voice, "let us rejoice." She looked up at him with that same impersonal gaze in her eyes and smiled at him as if in blessing. "Yes, let us rejoice, for Christ has indeed arisen," she answered softly, lifting her face to him. He bent over her, and they exchanged the triple kiss mechanically. "And now that our hearts are purged, Fedora, I ask you to forgive me. Let our quarrel end in peace," he pleaded. The girl flushed, and for a moment, the ardor awakened by her religious transports dimmed, her lips pouted. "Ivan," she said, after a moment of indecision, "I do forgive you. Mother wishes it. Is it not so?" She turned to her mother. Ivan silently exchanged the triple kiss with the mother. "But, Fedora," he said, turning again to the girl, "it is not only for today you have forgiven me, is it? I cannot bear to think that." Again the girl's brow clouded. She closed her eyes and crossed herself as if she had not heard him. Fedora and her mother walked slowly to the end of the sidewalk, where their carriage awaited them. Ivan followed eagerly, as if fearful of losing the opportunity of saying more toward the reconciliation. Before entering the carriage Fedora divided the contents of her purse among the beggars who lined the walk. Her mother smiled. "Fedora," faltered Ivan, "you are so kind to the beggars, will you not be kind to me too?" "I have given all my money away," she answered, with a bit of roguishness in her smile. He flung his purse to the beggars. "You know that I want to know only if we are to be friends again," he said. "Don't speak of it now." Fedora answered quickly. "Come home with us to breakfast," said the mother, seeing the look of pain in the young man's eyes. He questioned the girl with his eyes. "Yes," she said, "come with us. There is room in the carriage." He entered, dizzy with happiness. They rode on in a silence that was broken only by the remarks of the mother about the service at the church. When the carriage stopped before her imposing residence Fedora alighted quickly and vanished into the house, leaving her mother to Ivan's care. "Be of good cheer, Ivan," the mother said. "We breakfast in twenty minutes. Meanwhile make yourself at home either in the house or in the garden. You know the place so well." As Ivan walked through these old paths all the doubts and fears and hopes played again in his heart. Suddenly he forgot his anxiety. Fedora was beside him, a white lily in her hand. She had changed her gown, and there was a morning's restful freshness and grace about her lithe form and charming face. "Ivan," she said softly, "I was wicked. Forgive me. Last night I confessed my waywardness and jealousies to the priest, and he absolved me from my sins. I prayed before the Virgin that you should come and forgive me. You did come," she faltered in a sweet tremble. "You did forgive me," she added, pushing him away gently as he tried to embrace her. "Yes, you are wicked," he whispered, bending over her. "Only an Easter kiss," she whispered back lightly, pressing her lips to his cheeks and mouth.—Sonia V. Medwedeff in Chicago Tribune. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION HOTEL DALE Cape May, N. J. 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. 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 recreatent 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: There, like ebon statues in the starlight, stood the black brigade. As adown the people in colored strode and walking, silent pread; 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 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. Here were trained artill'rymers asleep by the stars. Here were loyal hearts in swelling breasts of freedom's newborn sons. Raised from chattelhood to manhood by the stroke of patriot pen, Wendringly and sometimes doubting loyal hearts looked on to see If these slaves and serfs and chattels, lift- men, men, In the shock of strife and battle won their right to liberty. 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 Floated proudly from the ramparts where had waved the stars and bars. Bravely fought the dusky black brigade: Bragade in blood had rent the chains; Chains of slavery from a fettered race Ah, beyond the silent river he's reporting now to God. STRONG AGENCY FOR UPLIFT. Plan of a New York Organization to Aid the Unemployed. An ideal and unique enterprise is the plan of the National Urban league to provide permanent employment for 500 colored families in the warehouses and tobacco plantations in and around Hartford, Conn. This work has heretofore been done by Poles, Italians and other foreigners. This spring there has been a serious shortage in this labor, and the growers have been persuaded to use Negroes if a reliable and dependable supply can be obtained. John T. Clark, the secretary of the industrial bureau of the National Urban league, has made four trips to Hartford and investigated thoroughly the entire situation, and it is upon his report that the league has decided to enter the campaign for the 500 families needed to supply the demand in Hartford. In addition to this venture the league has been requested to secure 2,000 workers for the harvesting season with the same corporation in Hartford. Agents will be sent throughout the southern schools to list the young men and women who desire work for the summer in Hartford, where they can find employment during the months of July and August in harvesting tobacco. Ample supervision will be given by the league to the housing, recreation and other living conditions of the people during the time they are employed. The wages offered are good, ranging from $1.75 to $3 per day. Daughters of Isis Hold Reception. 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