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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNEAPOLIS Minn Historical Society fective Page FRANK B. KELLOGG OPENS CAMPAIGN FOR U. S. SENATOR CANDIDATE FOR THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION DELIVERS POWERFUL ADDRESS TO VOTERS AT ROCHESTER. "IMMEDIATELY PREPARE COUNTRY FOR DEFENSE" Platform Calls For Protection of American Citizens and Property Upon the High Seas and Abroad; For the Encouragement of a Merchant Marine. Rochester, Minn., April 27.—Frank B. Kellogg returned to the home of his boyhood days to deliver the opening speech of his campaign for nomination as Republican-candidate for United States Senator. Voters from all parts of Olmsted County and from many neighboring counties gathered to attend the meetings held here this afternoon and evening. Men from every township in Olmsted County were seated on the platform. Special trains from surrounding towns brought delegations. Mr. Kellogg spoke as follows: When in response to the request of the editors of the State I announced my willingness to become a candidate for the United States Senate, I stated I would declare my position upon the political issues pending before the American people. There are many of these questions today of surpassing importance, and I must for this speech select a few in which I believe the American people are most interested. This is the platform upon which I stand: We should— Immediately prepare this country for defense. Protect American citizens upon the high seas and in foreign countries. Protect American property and American foreign commerce, which amounts to over $5,300,000,000 per annum. Encourage the construction of a merchant marine, in order to handle our foreign commerce and reduce ocean freight rates, which now are exorbitant and an unreasonable tax on our industries. In foreign relations, demand and enforce with firmness our rights against other nations, and maintain a bold and just neutrality. Protect, by reasonable tariff provisions, the products of our farms, labor and other 'industries' and the development of our natural resources. Maintain our control of the Philippines until we shall have fulfilled our pledges, and the Islands are suited for self-government. Protect and encourage agriculture, the great basis of American wealth. Strive for a higher standard of social justice, and maintain the independence and security of labor. Introduce economy, thrift and efficiency in the departments of government, and, Enforce the anti-trust laws, so as to keep open the avenues of enterprise for the American people. I should consider it the highest honor to be possessed of the confidence of this people and to be associated with Minnesota's distinguished senior Senator, Honorable Knute Nelson, who in this great crisis is standing squarely for American rights and the national honor, and who is serving the people with such conspicuous ability. PREPARATION FOR DEFENSE AND As we are today facing the shadows of this great European conflict, the first and paramount duty of the American people is to make immediate and thorough preparation to defend the country, maintain our rights and preserve our institutions. No other issue is of such surpassing importance. There is only one way to do it, and that is to immediately take steps to procure an efficient and adequate army and navy and to husband our resources and finances, so that our position will be respected by foreign countries, and thus insure protection to our people. This does not mean war; it is the only way to peace. A weak and unprotected country invites attack. In the impending grave crisis there is only one thing for this people to do, and that is to stand squarely for the maintenance of the national honor, for the protection of American citizens upon the high seas and in foreign lands, and for the protection of American property and commerce. We cannot consent that the rules of international law for the protection of innocent people, established by the express agreement and immemorial custom of civilized nations and the highest dictates of humanity, shall be swept away by the exigencies of war. These are duties which we owe to ourselves and to the world, if American citizenship is to be respected. There is no sacrifice a people may be called upon to make which should not be willingly made to accomplish this object, for a government which does not afford that protection and has not the confidence and respect of its own FRANK B. KELLOGG. people and of the civilized world cannot permanently endure. We have not sufficient munitions, aeroplanes, munition factories, transportation facilities and army equipment. Our navy is third or fourth among the navies of the world powers and wanting in organization, men, drill and practice; our fastest ships are slower than those of the German ships destroyed in the North Sea because they had not sufficient speed. We have practically no efficient submarines and not sufficient coast defenses. War is now carried on with scientific, complicated machinery. To handle this machinery, men must be drilled and educated in its use, and officers must have long experience. This is a matter that interests every part of the country. Business connections and commerce carried on between the coasts and the interior of the country are so much a part of the daily life of the citizens from ocean to ocean, that the people of the Mississippi Valley are as keenly interested in this subject as are the people upon the coasts. Furthermore, we are one nation and one people and it is appalling to think of the consequences which might follow our utter unpreparedness to defend our country. FOREIGN COMMERCE AND MERCHANT MARINE. One of the most vital subjects now before the American Congress and the people of this country is that of foreign commerce and a merchant marine. In 1915 our commerce with foreign countries amounted to $3,326,077,067, of which more than $3,547,480,372 consisted of our products sold in other countries and more than a thousand million dollars was farm products. With the exception of the coastwise commerce, at the beginning of the war we had very little merchant marine, and were dependent upon the ships of other nations. Today, we practically have no ships on the Pacific Ocean. One illustration will show the importance of our foreign commerce to the farmers of this country. In 1913, our export of foodstuffs, crude and manufactured, was $494,414,640; in 1914, $584,128,261; and in 1915, $1,012,555,702—ten dollars for every man, woman and child in this country. To show how it affects the American farmer in our own state, I give the following as the export of wheat and wheat flour during the years 1913 and 1915, inclusive: Wheat. 1913 1914 1915 Bus. 99,508,968 178,861,944 205,829,820 Value $95,908,838 187,184,100 $282,457,092 Wheat Flour. Bbls. 12,278,206 12,769,073 15,680,801 Value $56,855,444 $62,891,503 $69,212,434 With this surplus of over two hundred million bushels of wheat in 1915, what would have been the market price but for our foreign commerce? I wish to impress upon the farmers and business men of Minnesota their vital interest in this question. How much greater returns would we have received for our wheat, flour and other farm products had it not been for the enormous ocean freight rates incident to the scarcity of ships and our want of a merchant marine? Let me give you some illustrations: The increase in ocean rates on grain from New York to Liverpool in the last two years has been about 900 per cent; on flour about 500 per cent, and on all provisions about 400 per cent. THE TARIFF. The tariff will undoubtedly be one of the issues in the next campaign. Time does not permit me to discuss the subject at length, but only to state some general principles, for it is almost inexhaustible in its ramifications. We should have an efficient nonpartisan tariff commission. The tariff, of necessity, affects all of the business interests of the country, and its enactment with reference to those interests and the stability of the law is necessary to real prosperity. So many questions are involved in framing a tariff law, that it is impossible to have an accurate, just and efficient law which shall meet the demand of the public revenue and protect labor, industry and agriculture in a proper way, and treat such law as the football of partisan politics, to be changed whenever political parties change. I am not an advocate of extreme protection. As a member of the SubCommittee on Resolutions which drew the tariff plank in the Republican Platform of 1908, I vigorously advocated an honest and reasonable reduction of the tariff on the necessaries of life. I stated then, in letters and speeches, that unless the Republican Party should keep its pledges, the agitation would not cease and it would be disastrous to the country. Such proved to be the case. At the close of the war much of Europe will be unable to purchase our goods, because they will not be able to pay for them in gold, and we shall not need their manufactured articles. We must be prepared to adopt a new policy to meet this renewed competition, to prevent the dumping of foreign goods in our country to the destruction of our producers and manufacturers; to protect our farmers and laborers—where protection is necessary—and to raise a reasonable revenue to support the government. AGRICULTURE. There are, of course, many problems of importance to the people engaged in agriculture. The stability, independence and prosperity of the farmers is of vital importance not only to them but to the dwellers in the cities and the people as a whole. As agriculture constitutes the principal basis of the wealth and prosperity of the country, everything which it is legitimate for the Congress or the States to do to increase the prosperity of the farmer should be done. Farming occupations and farm life should be made profitable and attractive as an inducement to keep the young men upon the farm. The tendency in this country during the last fifty years has been towards the undue increase of city population. The Government should aid in every way it legitimately can to increase the productiveness of the soil, improve the system of agriculture and make farm life attractive, for unless the farm is both attractive and profitable it will not hold the ambitious rising generation. TRUST8 AND COMBINATIONS. I cannot in this speech more than very briefly state my position upon this subject,—one to which I have devoted a great many years of study. I was counsel for the Government in the cases against the Paper Trust, the Standard Oil Trust and the Union Pacific-Southern Pacific merger. In the Standard Oil case the power of the Government to regulate large industrial corporations or combinations engaged in interstate commerce was definitely established. The abuses then practiced, including unfair and oppressive methods of competition, the driving out and crushing of competitors, and like abuses, were declared illegal; and agreements fixing prices, limiting output and stifling competition were declared unlawful and were enjoined. Not only this, but all the defendant Standard Oil Companies, their officers, agents and individual defendants (being the directors and principal stockholders) were enjoined from in future agreeing on prices of petroleum and its products, from agreeing on the terms of purchase or sale or rates of transportation or the quantity to be sold, transported or manufactured, or agreeing to compete; and they were enjoined from entering into or performing any like combination or conspiracy which would be to restrain commerce among states in petroleum and its products. I quote the language of the decree wherein the defendants named were enjoined, not only from continuing the combination proved in that case, but from "performing any like combination or conspiracy the effect of which is, or will be, to restrain commerce in petroleum or its products," and from "making any express or implied agreement or arrangement together, or one with another, like that adjudged illegal hereby, relative to the control or management of any of said corporations, or the price or terms of purchase, or of sale, or of rates of transportation of petroleum or its products in interstate or international commerce, or relative to the quantities thereof purchased, sold, transported or manufactured by any of said corporations which will have a like effect in restraint of commerce among the states." I have always vigorously advocated that Congress should provide for a system of federal license to large corporations engaged in interstate commerce, on condition that they obey the law, not enter into agreements fixing prices, limiting output or eliminating competition, and if they violate the terms of their license, provide for revoking it. This, with the reasonable supervision of the Trade Commission, would. I believe, not only protect corporations engaged in legitimate business, but constantly aid in preventing agreements raising prices, or other conduct injurious to the public. REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY. I am a Republican, and believe in the principles and policies of that party. I am, however, unwilling to place the party above the country, or party fealty above the demands of citizenship. The principles and policies of the Republican Party have met the demands of the people in the hour of national peril and in times of the greatest prosperity and expansion. Under the guidance and control of that party have been instituted and carried out the greatest constructive work, internal improvements, industrial development and reforms. This country is now facing some of the gravest problems of its history,—problems of preparing the country for defense, of maintaining the national honor, of maintaining the high standard and protecting the rights of American citizenship; problems of international relations in this great crisis of world affairs; problems of social justice, industrial conditions and governmental policy. In the solution of these problems we are, and should be, a united people, having but one purpose,—that to perpetuate our government and institutions and maintain the prosperity and happiness of the American people. While human progress is always beset with struggles and difficulties, yet I cannot but believe that the present is a time of great peril, calling for the exercise of statesmanship of the highest intelligence and loftiest patriotism. 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 hosiery 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, $6,500 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. Shearp 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." Looking For It. Some men are eagerly seeking trouble that will drive them to drink—New York Times. ABLE STUDENT IN RESEARCH WORK WRITES ON MANY SUBJECTS Instructor at Livingstone College Spends Profitable Time In Studies at Famous New York University—Makes Good Impression on Both Faculty and Students at Summer School. By JOHN E. BRUCE "GRIT." Professor J. E. K. Aggrey of Livingstone college, Salisbury, N. C., who during the vacation season was a summer student at Columbia university, has been giving the faculty and his fellow students in this great university some tangible evidences of the truth of Dr. Arthur MacArthur's statement—viz. "The Negro is born to scholarship." Professor Aggrey's industry as a student, his splendid optimism, his large faith in God and in himself and his dogged determination to excel in whatever he undertakes to do have won for him the respect and admiration of his professors and his fellow students, many of the latter being southern white men and women who gladly acclaim the force of his genius and scholarship. In appreciation of his ability as a clear thinker and of his intimate knowledge of the habits and customs of the people of the west coast of Africa, of whom he himself is a native son, having been born on the Gold Coast, which has produced many able and capable men, such as J. Mensah Savbah and Casey Hayford, lawyers of the first rank in the colony, his instructor in sociology, Professor F. H. Gldings, selected him during the recent session of the classes to submit a thesis for the seminar course in sociology. He selected as his theme "Liberia-A Brief Sociological Study," which was a comprehensive and illuminating discussion of the social, religious, industrial and commercial customs of the Liberians. Professor Aggrey cited many instances to show the great humanity of the native African, his high moral character, his respect and reverence for native law, his keen sense of justice, his respect for womanhood, detestation of strong drink and his devotion to his marital vows. Rape, divorce and lynching are unheard of on the west coast save as the news of these things is brought into Africa by the American or English papers. Another thesis submitted by Professor Aggrey before his class in psychology, of which Professor Bisch is instructor, was, "Course In Educational Psychology and Advanced Course For Supervisors, Principals and Physicians;" also an intensive study in the diagnosis and treatment of exceptional children and men. On the study in eugenics the professor showed, quite to the satisfaction of his hearers, that the Africans have the larger knowledge of eugenics—a science as old as their civilization. He alluded to the work of the Poro and Bunda societies, which is scientifically exact to the smallest detail. For a thousand years or more the African people have known and appreciated the value of eugenics and have practiced it in the development of men and women who are as physically perfect as it is humanly possible for them to be. There are no insane or inebriate asylums, no homes for the feeble minded children or adults on the west coast of Africa because they are not needed. Miss Mary Kingsley, who lived among the Africans and in whose honor the African society of London was organized, it is said, was so favorably impressed with the splendid work which the black women of the Bunda society were doing that she sought to become identified with it. But this had to be denied her because she was white. No white man or woman possesses any first hand knowledge of the methods employed by either of these societies to give sound and healthy bodies to human beings. John C. Calboun, who at his birth was attended by a black midwife and nursed at the breast of a black mammy, had more brain and more personal magnetism than a dozen Tom Dixons or ex-Governor Bleases. There's a reason, but we won't tell. It is gratifying to know that a member of the race has made such an enviable record in one of the greatest universities in this country that not only SMOKE THE RELIABLE Sc SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR Sc his classmates, but his professors, look upon him as an exceptional man, a painstaking and industrious student, a modest and refined gentleman, whose quiet and unassuming manners are indications of greatness and mental powers of a rare order. Professor Giddings in a letter to the writer of this article, speaking of Mr. Aggrey, says: "He is a man of ability and ideas. His record at Columbia has been excellent. He should do important work for his race. I shall be much disappointed if he does not." I think I can safely tell this distinguished author and educator that he will not be disappointed in this particular young African if his life be spared, for he has mapped out his work, and nothing save the grim reaper will prevent him from doing it, and doing it well. OUR SUCCESS IN MUSIC. James Reese Europe Gives Secret of High Standard Attained. New York.—In reply to a correspondent of the New York Evening Sun who asked the question, "Why does society prefer the Negro musician?" Mr. James Reese Europe, the well known composer and orchestra leader, says: This is a question recently asked by one of your correspondents whose letter on the subject was the subject of editorial comment in a recent issue of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. If the Negro musician enjoys any preference at all he does not enjoy it solely because of his color. In this occupation, as in all other desirable ones here in America, the Negro's color is a handicap, and wherever he achieves success he does so in the face of doubly severe competition. In certain branches of his occupation the Negro musician has been successful—in furnishing entertainment at dinner parties, receptions and other social functions similar in character, and in furnishing dance music. For work of the former kind his services have always been in demand because of his unfailing good nature, his genial, kindly humor and his versatility. Until recently those who engaged in this work were for the most part untrained musicians who relied solely on their natural talents for success. In the last few years, however, a new type of Negro musician has appeared. His appearance is due to the widespread popularity of the so called modern dances and the consequent demand for dance music of which the distinguishing characteristic is an eccentric tempo. Such music usually takes the form of a highly syncopated melody, which in the early period of its development was known as "ragtime" music. Since the dance is born of music it is quite apparent that the modern dance is a creature of the syncopated melody. Thus a new field has been opened to musicians in which this new type of Negro musician has succeeded. His success has been due to his efficiency, and his efficiency is due to several facts. He is a natural musician and throws himself into the spirit of his work with spontaneous enthusiasm, so that the music rendered by a Negro orchestra rarely has the mechanical quality which is fatal to dancing. The Negro has a superior sense of rhythm, peculiarly adapting him for dance music. The art of playing the modern syncopated music is to him a natural gift. He excels in the use of the guitar, banjo and mandolin, instruments which are now being generally adopted by orchestras playing dance music to obtain the "thrum-thrum" effect and the eccentric, accentuated beat so desirable in dance music, and he was the first to discover the availability of these instruments for such purpose. In addition to his natural talent in the above respects the modern Negro musician is well trained in his art. He reads readily, memorizes marvelously well, interprets naturally and not oily understands the principles of technique in the use of his instrument, but is remarkably skillful in execution, as is to be expected when one considers that the Negro possesses a rare faculty for arts requiring physical skill. Perhaps it is fair to say that the Negro has contributed to American music whatever distinctive quality it possesses. Certainly he is the originator of the highly syncopated melody so much in favor today. It is therefore only natural that the Negro musician should interpret this music best. Some years ago in Cole 2, Johnson's show, of which the writer was musical director, there was a number containing a peculiarly syncopated passage which not a single white orchestra ever succeeded in playing correctly, while colored orchestras played it without effort, unconscious of its intricacies. Such preference as the Negro musician may enjoy is therefore due to efficiency which is the result of a natural inheritance. It is also true that he is applying himself to the serious study of his music. Many of the members of orchestras are arrangers and composers. There are ten or fifteen such men in this city who have attained a high place in their profession. 506 Boston Block, Minneapolis. Minneapolis, Minn. NIC. 1873. RAILROAD MEN'S NEWS, Stephen Springer, Milwaukee Depot, Minneapolis. Send your notes to us by Wednes- day 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 col- umns. The greatest study for the Negro today is the Negro race.-Atty. B. S. Smith. Delinquent Suscribers 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 entitle 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. MAY BALL First of the Season by THE TWIN CITY ENTER- TAINERS. at the UNION TEMPLE HALL 28 Washington Ave. So., Minneapolis. A Special Feature All Ladies Arriving Before 10:30 P. M. Will be Admitted Free. OUR DATE-MAY 8 ADMISSION 35 CENTS. Gibson and Rowe, Managers. 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 Ladies of the Parish, Aid Chapter of St. Thomas Mission, are preparing a novel entertainment for the 25th and 30th of May, at the Masonic Hall. Watch for further announcements. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Sarah E. Drake and family wish to extend their appreciation for the kind deeds and sympathy, also the beautiful foral tributes of the many friends. Mrs. SARAH Drake and family. BARBER SHOP FIXTURES FOR SALE. Barber furnishings and supplies for sale at reasonable terms. Inquire of Mrs. Sarah E. Drake 812 6 Ave. S. Stillwater, Minn. Phone 306 K. Mrs. M. Moseley Withers, appeared in musical cantilations last week at the Emanual Evangelical Lutheran church Miss Essie Mason ably assisted her at the piano. The program was under auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society. Death of Walter Blackburn. Mr. Walter Blackburn, who conducted a barbarshop on Lake St. until recently he gave up business on account of severe attacks of asthma, died Wednesday evening near his home. He was returning from St. Paul. Remains were cared for by Undertaker Raynor, Mr. Blackburn is a brother of Conductor Blackburn of the South Shore Ry. He leaves a wife and several reatives in Indianapolis. His mother and brother Thomas arrived Friday morning. Mr. Blackburn was a prominent Mason. Services will be held at Bethesda Baptist Church on May 8th. Mr. and Mrs. Justin M. Brown have moved to 318 W. Lake St. Mr. William Kerchevar of Mineapolis and Miss Nannie Carpenter of Shrieveport La, were married on April 29 by Rev. G. W. Mitchell. The Twin City Entertainers, have secured Union Temple Hall for a May Ball and Queen's Carnival on Monday, May 8th. Special Music. Best order and a guaranteed good time. Admission 35 cents. You are invited.—Advertisement. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR --- RDER A PHONE FOR UR HOME nd $2.50 per month ORDER A TELEPHONE FOR YOUR HOME $2.00 and $2.50 per month Contract Dep't. Main 4000 NOW FOR A LOVELY TIME at the GRAND ..SPRING SHIRT WAIST PARTY given by the YOUNG GIRL'S BENEFICIAL CLUB. Y. G. B. C.'S on FRIDAY EVE., MAY at MASONIC HALL, 24t and 2 Music by Prof. Clarence J. Clara Lucas, Pres., Mildred Plummer, V. Pr. 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Detroit Federation of Women's Clubs Insist They Be Admitted. Detroit Mich., May 2.—Members of the Detroit Federation of Women's Clubs will refuse membership in the Detroit Mich., May 2.—Members of the Detroit Federation of Women's Clubs wil refuse membership in the national federation unless the Detroit Study Club, composed of Negro women, is permitted to affiliate Matter must reach our publication office, 305 So. 5th St., Third floor, no later than WEDNESDAY noon to be inserted. FISK JUBILEE SINGERS The Fisk Jubilee Singers arriver in the Twin Cities Apr 25, under the directorship of Prof. John W. Work. The quartette included Mrs. J. W. Work, James A. Myers, J. Everett Harris, Samuel L. Foster and Miss Johnnella Frazier, Pianist. They first appeared before the Fourth District of Womens' Clubs of St Paul at Wilder Auditorium, and were introduced by Mrs. W. T. Fancis, and were invited to appear before the Womens' Welfare League the same afternoon. They sang at Plymouth Congregational Church and at Union Hall on Tuesday night. On Wednesday night they sang before an audience of over a thousand people at Wesleyan Methodist Church, Minneapolis. They sang in the Governor's Reception Room before a large assembly of state officials, also before the Minnesota Club members. Rev. J. A. Myers preached Sunday morning at Pilgrim Baptist Church and the quartette rendered appropriate music. Sunday afternoon and Evening they appeared at Plymouth Congregational and First Presbyterian Churches in Mineapolis, and on Monday at University Club Minneapolis and Minnesota Club, St. Paul. During their stay they were entertained at dinner by some of the wealthy residents of the Twin Cities, also by Dr. and Mrs. Turner and Atty. and Mrs Francis of St Paul and Atty and Mrs. W. R. Morris of Minneapolis. Prof. and Mrs. Work were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Francis. M. MR. JOHN MONROE. NEW RESTAURANT OPENED Well known chef pleases patrons. Mr. John Monroe of long residence in this city, is a partner in the Douglass Café at 403 5th Ave S. He is one of the best cooks in the northwest, having for many years served the officials of the Milwaukee Ry. and conducted lunch counters in the leading saloons in the city. Mr. Monroe established a place where he can "cater to his people". He is ably assisted by his wife, who is highly respected. The dining room is large and presents a good appearance. The prices are popular and cleanliness is assured. Mr. Monroe, by his efficient stewardship is prepared to serve the best at most reasonable prices. Mr. Dan Williams is associated with him. They solicit the patronage of all. Adv. Wife of Well Known Druggist Mrs Geo. W. Nelson, wife of Dr. Nelson, the druggist, died at Asbury Hospital on Apr. 29. She underwent an operation on Apr. 26. Services were held Tuesday at St. Thomas Mission. F. Lealtad preached the sermon, paying a high tribute to the deceased as a rare type of Christian womanhood. Miss Lillian McCoy sang "Face to Face". The pallbearers were W. J. Grimes, C. F. King, Atty. W. R. Morris, Atty B. S. Smith, There were many floral pieces. Undertaker Lawrence conducted the burial. Internment in Lakewood ST. JAMES CHURCH SERVICES. ST. JAMES CHURCH SERVICES. Services of St. James A. M. E. church will be held Sunday and until further notice at Elk's Hall, in the Knox Bldg, 8th Ave. S. and 4th St. All are invited. We Need the Money WHEN IN THE TWIN CITIES Be Sure and Visit COSMOPOLITAN CAFE AND GRILL 40 E. THIRD ST., ST. PAUL Railroad Men's Headquarters ADVERTISE HERE — IT PAYS. Mr. J. M. Morris left today for Indianapolis to attend the Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Masons. --- --- I NORTHWESTERN TELEPHONE LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE COMPANY STANDS BY NEGROES. Detroit Federation of Women's Clubs Insist They Be Admitted. FISK IUBILEE SINGERS FUNERAL OF MRS. NELSON. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION THE TWIN CITY STAR Atty. W. T. Francis has filed as a candidate for the Legislature from the 38th Dist. comprising parts of the 8th and 12th wards of St. Paul THE SUNDAY FORUM. A Special Program. The Forum meetings are so arranged that in the months carrying five Sundays there is an intermission of two weeks between the last meeting of the month and the 1st meeting of the following month. Having just passed such a period in April the program committee has been at much pains to make the first meeting in May to be held at St. Peter A. M. E. Church, at 3:30 P. M. date of the 7th, more than usually attractive. The offering is a Woman's Program, all the numbers to be supplied by the ladies. Miss Ada Lewis, favorably known as a musician of merit will give a Mazurka by Gustavus Johnson, op 29 No. 2. The Minneapolis Ladies Quartette will sing Pensuetti' "Good Night Beloved." The music of this justly famed organization is always delightfully rendered and the members of the quartette need no introduction to Minneapolis admirers. They are: Mrs. Blanche Mason, 1st Sop., Mrs. Josie Williams, 2nd Sop., Mrs. Rose Currie, 1st Alto, Mrs. Mamie Sexton, 2nd Alto. The speaker for the day is Mrs. M. W Withers,She will discuss: "Transforming part of our Social Life into Social Service". Those who had the pleasure of hearing Mrs. Withers read at a recent Forum meeting will eagerly await this newer phase of her versatility. The report of the Journalist, Mrs. Victoria Graham will give the most interesting events of recent race history and presented in Mrs. Graham's own inimitable way. Rain or shine the Forum meetings go forward, but if the weather conditions favor, the Public Affairs Com. look for a crowd of 500 or more to reward its advertising campaign. Meeting called to order promptly at 3:30 and dismissed at 5:30 P. M. Every one cordially invited and urged to come. Members of the Forum Chorus meet for rehearsal one-half hour before the meeting. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. M. W. Withers, Pastor. Let us get together by working together. The Northern Baptist Convention meets in Minneapolis, May 17-24. This gives a rare opportunity for Negro Baptists of Minnesota to get in touch with the Baptist denominational life and learn of the large enterprise that we as Baptists are conducting through the world. There will be over a hundred Negro delegates of note from different parts of the country and over two thousand delegates all together from everywhere to attend this convention. The session will be held at the Minneapolis Auditorium, Eleventh Street and Nicollet Avenue. The Cut Rate Grocery Store is conducted entirely by Negroes. See their Ad and patronize them/ SPECIAL NOTICE. OUR NEW NUMBER The Star Phone is Hyland 5586. EASTER AT CAPE MAX. The sixth annual opening of the Dale Cape May, N. J. on April 22, was the scene of the usual array of gowns and notables. An Easter Hop was given on Monday night, at which time the large and spacious reception room handsomely decorated with palms and other seasonable Easter flowers, was filled to its cacacity. The gorgeous gowns worn by the elite of Cape May and guests of the Hotel were generally amired. Manager Dale spared no pains to outdo his former efforts to make this social success of the season's opening HotelDale is famed as the leading hotel of the Atlantic resorts, and has among its guests the prominent members of our most representative families. Guests of Hotel Dale. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Pouleston, Atlantic City, N. J. Dr. E. A. Draper, Cape May, N. J. Mr. R. A. Ingram, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. P. F. Paskler, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Mr. W. W. Hatton, Madam Lelia Walker Robinson, New York, N. Y. Dr. V. L. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley B. Bass, Mrs. J. W. Draper, Mr. J. B. Johnson, Mr. Geo. H. White, Jr. Philadelphia, Pa Mr. S. D. Mills, Miss May P. Burill, Mrs. B. K. Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe C. Bruce and Family, Washington, D. C. Miss Sylvia Carty, Wilmington Del. Mrs. Clande H. L. Bellot, Domenica, B. W. Indies. W. M. Smith, Pres. 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 246-50 FOURTH AVE. SO. MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. Both Phones. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT CUT RATE GROCERY STORE 429 SIXTH AVE. NO. MINN. A FEW SUGGESTIONS A Good Chance to Save Money and Trading Stamps. 1 lb. Hormel's Choice Bacon.....17c 100 lbs. Sugar.....$7.90 1 lb. Salt Pork.....18c 1 Can No. 3 Pineapple, reg 25c.....19c 6 Cans Eagle Brand Corn.....48c 1 lb. 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Did you ever stop to think what beautiful homes people might own, and what snug little bank accounts they might have, if they would invest their savings in little homes of their OWN, instead of continually handing their hard earned money to the LANDLORD? Perhaps you have paid your landlord many times the cost of a home. I have houses for sale from $1,000.00 to $3,500.00, lots from ..65.00 to $2,000.00. Phone or call and see me if you want to buy. B. MAXEY McDEW, 802 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. A Text of Friendship Just before Artemus Ward's death Robertson poured out some medicine and offered it to the sick man, who said, "My dear Tom. I won't take any more of that horrible stuff." Robertson urged him to swallow the mixture, saying, "Do, now—there's a dear fellow—for my sake. You know I would do anything for you." "Would you?" said Ward feebly, grasping his friend's hand for the last time. ```markdown ``` All Elks in good standing are cordially welcomed. Geo. M. Bryant, E. R. 818 Met. L. Bldg. Wm. R. Morris, Sec'y. comed. R. L. Bldg. sc'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. Comel and Serve the Lord. URCH. Oag St. Pastor, Dreval 600 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. * * * 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. 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. Matte Renix, Treas. Mrs. Minnie Burrell, Honorary Pres. Mrs. Mayme Dong HURCH. Avenue, NOTA. Bell, Pastor. CES School. Pres. 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 B. M. McDEW, 802 Sykes Block. N. W. Nic. 621 Minneapolis RESTAURANT AND ROOMS MRS. D. L. RODGERS 2010 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis Meals at all Hours Rooms by Day, Week or Month N. W. Phone Nic. 1873 J. M. MORRIS Real Estate Broker Loans Collections 506 BOSTON BLOCK MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. 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. ROOMS. Seapolls. CHOICE FURNISHED ROOMS. MRS. HARVEY. 2718 27½ St. So. Minneapolis. BEST MEALS IN THE CITY John Monroe Dan Williams THE DOULASS CAFE' 407 FIFTH AVE. SO. Mineapolis, Minn. N. W. Main 2767 Piano tuning and repairing. N. W. Phone South 3755. PROF. L. W. ANDERSON, The Piano Specialist My Motto: Satisfaction or No Pay Prices Reasonable Voicing and Regulating 2737 11th Ave. So. Minneapolis Defective Page Meets in the Knox Bldg 4th St. and 8th Ave. So. the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, at 8:30 P. M.. MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM. active Page THE HORSE MRS. ALICE CURTICE MOYER-WING. Mrs. Moyer-Wing to Cover the Ozark Mountain District in Missouri. Among the most interesting of the women who will come to Minneapolis May 7 to take part in the program of the Mississippi Valley Suffrage Conference is Mrs. Alice Curtice Moyer-Wing of St. Louis. Just at present her chief stock in trade is the fact that she is an expert horsewoman, as "her job," as she expresses it, "is to get the mountain people of her state in line for the next suffrage election." As field secretary for the Missouri Equal Suffrage association Mrs. Wing knows from experience that the last campaign was hampered because of reaching the remote sections of the Ozark counties of her state, and is prepared now to reach every moun- ATTENTION CONFERENCE VISITORS. The Mississippi Valley Suf- frage Conference is to be held at the Hotel Radisson, Minne- apolis, Minn., May 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th. Those wishing en- tertainment and lodging should send their names to Mrs. Geo. H. Partridge, chairman of en- tertainment committee, 403 Es- sex Building, Minneapolis, Minn. Inquiries may be directed to Mrs. Andreas Ueland, general local chairman, 403 Essex Building, Minneapolis, Minn. FEDERAL SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States, or by any state, on account of sex." To secure the passage of this amendment will require a two-thirds vote of congress, a quorum being present, and then ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures of the United States. The federal amendment permits the direct and speedy enfranchisement of women in the way provided by the founders of our government and the makers of our constitution. Passing the federal suffrage amendment does not interfere with a state's control over the voting qualification of its electorate. Sex is not a qualification for voting, and women voters will be governed by the same rules in each state that govern men voters. Every nation of Europe which has enfranchised its women has done so by act of its national parliament. The federal government has created, controlled or sanctioned in some form nine classes of voters, including the negroes, Indians and the native born Chinese. At the present moment it is proposed to enfranchise the Philippine men. Suffrage is already a national political issue. Four million women in twelve states and Alaska may vote for national officers. Suffrage is the most important issue before congress. Congress has no right to determine grave issues of war and peace, nor to impose an income tax, nor to regulate great national questions affecting the welfare of ALL the people, while it continues to exclude women from registering their opinions in such legislation. tain school district on horseback—the first woman to campaign for suffrage by that method. Mrs. Moyer-Wing knows the rural people of her state, she is one of them, and although she has lived in cities since her girlhood, her sympathies and interests are with the rural people. She learned to ride on her father's Ozark homestead. Mrs. Moyer-Wing is particularly interested in the women of Minnesota because through her maternal great-grandmother she traces her ancestry back to the far North and tradition has it that she is a descendant of one of the Erics, in fact she blames her exploring disposition to that portion of her ancestry. The beautiful blooded mare, La Belle, with which Mrs. Moyer-Wing will make her tour of the Ozarks, is the gift of her husband, who is almost as interested in the enfranchisement of women as his wife. Mrs. Moyer-Wing is one of the youngest suffrage grandmothers on record. She has one very small grandson. FIRST WOMAN JUDGE A SUFFRAGE SPEAKER Catherine Waugh McCulloch to Attend Conference in Minneapolis. No more able person could be found to present an address on "Presidential and Municipal Suffrage Bills" than Mrs. Catherine Waugh McCulloch of Evanston, Ill. And the managers of the Mississippi Valley Equal Suffrage conference to be held in Minneapolis May 7, 8, 9 and 10 are highly elated that they have secured this eminent CATHERINE WAUGH M'CULLOCH "legislative suffragist" to present this topic at the conference. Mrs. McCulloch practiced law in Rockford, Ill., for four years, and since her marriage has been associated with her husband, Frank Hathorne McCulloch of Chicago, in law practice in the Chicago firm of McCulloch & McCulloch. Mrs. McCulloch was twice elected justice of peace in Evanston, Ill., and was the first woman in the United States to hold a judicial office. Since the Illinois has had three women justices. THE TWIN CITY STAR STATE SUFFRAGISTS TO TAKE PART IN MONSTER PARADES Will Help Fight for Plank In National Party Platforms. 40,000 Women Expected to March at Chicago on June 7. Minnesota suffragists are planning to take a part in the big suffrage demonstrations which have been planned by the National American Woman Suffrage association in connection with the two national political conventions to be held in Chicago and St. Louis. The Minnesota State Suffrage association has been asked by Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, national president, to send a state delegation to both conventions if possible. Details of the character of the suffrage demonstration planned for St. Louis are not yet announced, but Mrs. Catt fully outlines the plans for the Chicago convention, which will open June 7. Suffrage Parade Planned. A great national suffrage parade in Chicago on the afternoon of June 7 is the plan. It is the hope to have not fewer than 40,000 women in line. In the letter which Mrs. Catt has recently sent out, and which is now under consideration by the Minnesota Suffrage association, she says: "We hope that every state in the Union will be represented. There are people living in Chicago from every state, and it is well for the suffragists in each state to communicate with those known to them in Chicago and to invite them to join the state ranks. We are hopeful that all the better organized states will send at least one carload of women to Chicago for the parade, and a hundred if possible. The conditions are that each state delegation shall wear a uniform costume. White is preferable, but not obligatory, but all marchers from each state should wear the same color. A sash bearing the name of the state and a uniform hat are necessary to give a good appearance in the march. If the delegation from the state is large a band would be necessary. All the banners any state desires may be carried, but the form, color and slogans should be submitted to the Chicago committee in order to avoid duplication. Minnesota to Be Represented. "It is needless to say that the only short cut to final suffrage is a plank in the platforms of the two dominant parties. It is therefore well worth our while to show that the women of the entire nation are making this request, and we urgently invite you to send women to both Chicago and St. Louis." It is already certain that Minnesota suffragists will be represented in the Chicago parade. At least twenty-five suffragists will attend, and since a number of Minneapolis women are planning to go to the convention with their husbands those of the number who are suffragists will be asked to join in the Minnesota section of the Chicago suffrage parade. Chivalry Is Dead. Chivalry is dead. His funeral was held at the Union League club in New York city, Elihu Root presiding. During the ceremony a committee was appointed to work against all bills for woman suffrage in the New York legislature. The committee will appear at Albany, where they will exhibit the fitness of the oldest and strongest to guide forever the destinies of the state. VOTES FOR FRENCH WOMEN In France, M. Urbain Gohier, a leading journalist, has inaugurated a strong campaign for women suffrage as a reward for war service on the part of French women. He writes: "Since men have been sent to the army the women have replaced them in practically every occupation. "French women are working fourteen hours daily in the munitions factories, on the farms and in public utilities. They then go home to care for their children. "War crosses numbering 182,600 have been awarded to the men. The women are entitled to just as many, but what they really want to save them from the hospitals and the sidewalks is the vote. In that way alone can the sweated female labor, which has increased greatly through the war, be abolished." A SUFFRAGE WAR COUNCIL Around the old fireplace where statesmen toasted their shins long ago can be seen nightly the militant scouts for the cause of woman suffrage recounting the exploits of the day and planning a campaign for the next. "Say, girls, I just met dear old Senator Blank waddling down Pennsylvania avenue. I asked him if he would vote for the amendment and what do you think he said?" Chorus—"Woman's place is the home." "No. He said, 'Right will prevall.' He's getting warmer."—The Metropolitan Magazine for March. 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 You: Patronage. SPECIAL SAMPLE SHOES. POPULAR PRICED SHOE RE- PAIRING. WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT. Men's Sewed Soles ... 750 Ladies Sewed Soles ... 650 Men's Nailed Soles ... 50 and 600 Rubber Heels, ... 400 Ladies' and Boys' nailed soles ... 400 SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1424 Washington Avenue South. Office, Nlc. 1863 Res. Colfax 1638. DR. J. H. REDD, Physician and Surgeon. 111 SO. 6TH ST. Minneapolis, Minn. DR. W. H. WRIGHT. DENTIST. Phone Nic. 1963 111 So. 6th St Minneapolis, Minn. 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. Hillyer, 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. Best Films—Thoroughly Fireproof. On account of the extreme cold weather, and having still a good assortment of Fall and Winter SUITINGS AND OVERCOATINGS R. N TRAVIS, Prop. 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He has some good bargains. Now is the time to start. We offer a Combination Subscription to our readers for 1916. We will give you your choice of any Negro NEWSPAPER or MAGAZINE, and THE TWIN CITY STAR, mailed to your address anywhere in the U. S. for THREE DOLLARS. Cash in advance. Get your home paper sent direct to you. Forward all orders THE 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. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR ACTIVE BUSINESS LEAGUE Organization at Kansas City, Mo. to Entertain the National Body. Kansas City, Mo.—The local Business league of this city has commenced in earnest preparations to entertain the National Negro Business league, which meets here from Aug. 16 to 18 inclusive. A membership campaign is being conducted, from which it is hoped at least 1,000 new members may be added to the league. This membership campaign will be followed by the appointment of committees to complete the plans already outlined. Mr. and Mrs. Fortune J. Weaver are the leading spirits in the movement here. In this they will be joined by the leading men and women of Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kan., and all the surrounding towns will fall in line to forward the work. The Missouri people are determined to make this the greatest session of the league in its history and will give to the national body more members, annual and life, than any other place. All of this will be worked out in the program of preparation. Charles Stewart, A. M., the noted writer, was in the city early in March conferring with the local newspapers and other leaders here. The local league gave Dr. Stewart a banquet. He delivered several talks, including one at the Y. M. C. A., visited the schools and churches and talked with a number of the ministers. He was the guest of the young Kansas poet, Tilford Davis. From his talks the people received much information and inspiration. Professor J. R. E. Lee, principal of the Lincoln high school, who was connected with the Tuskegee institute for a number of years, will co-operate with the local committee. He is a valuable man in affairs of this kind. Hon. John M. Wright of Topeka, Kan., will be directly interested in the success of the league and will bring a large delegation from Topeka. The place for holding the sessions of the league will soon be announced, as well as many of the social functions. Perhaps a trip will be made to the potato farm of Mr. Groves, the Negro "potato king." The farmers around Kansas City are getting together and will attend the sessions of the league in a body. It is about thirty minutes' ride from Kansas City on a street car to Mr. Groves' farm. ECONOMY. One of the greatest causes 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. Changed Views. "Time makes a big difference." "What are you thinking off?" "My wife's father. I used to think him a stubborn old fool. Now I respect his judgment." "What's happened?" "Nothing; only he did his durndest to prevent my eloping with his daughter."—Detroit Free Press. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION STUDY THE NEGRO. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 305—So. Fifth Street. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Entered in the Post Office at Minneapolis as second class matter. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA EDITORIAL ASSN. 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 contracta. Want Ads .....Twenty-five Cents Reading Notices, per line, Five Cents Wedding Announcements, Fifty Cents Card of Thanks .....One Dollar; In Mernoriam .....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 305 B, 5th St. Minneapolis, Minnesota. COL. THEODORE ROOSEVELT THE NEXT REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT. The choice of the Star for president is Theodore Roosevelt. We believe him to be the choice of the rank and file of true Republicans. The Negro is essentially and vitally AMERICAN. His descent from the original Negroes imported here has been, in most cases, direct. He attaches 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 fervor to any call which means the preservation of OUR land; even in the effort he regards as an honorable agent; he is oftimes mistreated but despite this mistreatment, despite the discrimination, the hatred, the jealousy, the oppression, as a unit and as a race The Negro is an American.—The Pittsburg Courier. Germany has sent her ultimatum and will defend her submarine warfare. What will Pres. Wilson do? Nothing. He will not deal with Germany or any other country as he did with Haiti, the little black republic. Congress should enact a law making war correspondents give full details of engagements and casualties. Then Negro soldiers would get public credit for their brave achievements and not just a mention of their "melodious songs and crap games" as recently appeared in the Associated Press dispatches. CAPT. WEARE INDICTED. Capt. Weare of the Police Department has been indicted for accepting a bribe and released under $10,000 bond. The Star wishes him justice, and if he gets it, there will be a cleanup in police circles. Capt. Weare has a habit of "beating up" persons accused of crimes. We published an article about him, beating a Negro, when he was a detective. Since he has been Night Captain he cruelly beat one of the Negro boys, now in the St. Cloud Reformatory, and Walter Smith Jr., testified that he was forced to plead guilty, because he heard the cries of Ed. Newson, and saw his bruised and swollen face, after he came from Weare's office; also that Weare called him a half breed son of a——. Smith was acquitted. Mr. Weare does not represent the entire Police Department but he is of a class who cannot be depended upon to give Negroes their rights. The recent agitation in club circles in significant of a general upheaval. Atty. Franklin, representing two clients, has preferred charges against Messrs. Oliver and Shull. Phil Hale, expressed his opinion of Atty Franklin in strong language, in The Advocate. The fight is between "the press (?) and the law. The clubs will not be benefitted. The Star views the battle and enjoys a fair fight. While we do not condone Atty. Franklin's procedure, we cannot see Phil Hale, except as a reformer for revenue only. CONTENTMENT. One contented with what he has done stands but small chance of becoming famous for what he will do. He has lain down to die. The grass is already growing over him.—Bovee. Philadelphia Tribune Sees Danger In Stressing Vocational Training. The Philadelphia Tribune sees danger in the putting of too much stress on vocational training for colored youth as against the opportunities offered for academic or higher education. The Tribune says: At the Thomas Durham public school, Sixteenth and Lombard streets, the largest segregated school in this city, it has been definitely settled that the introduction of vocational training for at least 400 of the 1,200 pupils that attend that school will begin next January. If the experiment succeeds a similar course will in all probability follow in each of the fourteen separate schools throughout the city. While the gradual return of the distinctive segregated schools in this city seems inevitable, there seems to be a growing sentiment, nevertheless, on the part of a large majority of colored citizens in opposition to the continual growth. They view it with alarm, and many regard the proposed innovation of vocational training as a direct blow at the aspiration for higher education and a more general acceptance by them in the north of Dr. Booker T. Washington's idea that industrial education is best for at least the next century. The intelligent people of color know that separate schools are breeders of race prejudice; that such schools serve to create a spirit of disrespect in the mind of one class for the other. The question is asked and even now awaits an answer. How may one foster the spirit of genuine good will between classes educated in separate schools? The division of classes, or races, if you please, in so called public schools is not only unfair to the taxpayer, white and colored alike, because it is bound in due season to increase their burdens, but it also gives an impetus to race prejudices. The intelligent colored citizen travels and observes that in every city where the separate school system is in vogue race hatred has grown apace. Doubtless intelligent white citizens know this to be true and are anxious to do everything in their power to encourage the growth of race hatred, hence are desirous of adding any feature in the public school curriculum that tends toward that end. Whether or not the system begun in this city in 1881, when the law enforcing the creation of mixed schools was passed, has been a success or failure after an experiment of a quarter of a century seems not to be the question, but rather it seems to be the thought of the school authorities to fit the colored boy and girl for work, as they realize how exceedingly difficult it is for the colored youth after graduation to obtain, in the open competition of trade, such occupational relation to society as will give him a chance to earn a livelihood. But even after graduation the colored youth who has been given the chance to work alongside of the white boy at his trade has a better opportunity to demonstrate his ability and build up a strong line of friendship with members of the dominant race than he could possibly have in a segregated school. "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 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 where the women are 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. IMPATIENCE. Impatient people cheat themselves out of the best of things. We can almost have our choice between something good today and something better tomorrow. But the highest good never will be our until we have learned to wait for it. THE TWIN CITY STAR STRONG CENTER OF EDUCATION Noted Leaders Approve Work of Wilberforce University. EXERTS A WIDE INFLUENCE Progress of Famous Ohio Institution Is Kept Abreast of the Times by Able and Wise Management—An Increase In Funds For Endowment and Equipment Is Needed. By N. BARNETT DODSON. The progress of Wilberforce university, Wilberforce, O., within recent years has been in a large measure in keeping with the ideas and aims of its founders and supporters. Its growth in public favor and usefulness shows that its president, board of trustees and faculty keep abreast of the times in directing the work of the institution along safe and definite lines. While DB. W. S. SCARBOROUGH. there have been several additions to the equipment during the past eight years, there is still a pressing need of more room, more funds toward the endowment and money to meet current and incidental expenses promptly. The influence of Wilberforce on the mental, social and moral welfare of the colored race, not only of Ohio, but of the whole country is well nigh incalculable. Ten thousand students have received training at Wilberforce. Five hundred teachers have gone forth into every state and into all lands to uplift the race, many are teachers in and presidents of other colleges, some are professional men and hundreds are splendid mechanics, due to industrial training at Wilberforce. The buildings grouped around the college campus are artistic and massive and commemorate by name the noble members of the race who have contributed so much to the upbuilding of Wilberforce—Shorter hall, Mitchell hall, Arnett hall and others—and in 1900 the fine trades building was completed and named Galloway hall in honor of Dr. William A. Galloway of Xenia, who has served as trustee seveente years and to whom perhaps Wilberforce university owes more than to any other white citizen of the state. Above the orate entrance of Galloway hall, chiselled in the enduring rock, is this splendid sentiment, "A Sound Body, a Trained Hand, a Trained Mind, a True Heart." President Scarborough has received much encouragement from both white and colored people in his conduct of the affairs of Wilberforce, and this has enabled him to a great work for the institution. In reply to a letter from Dr. Scarborough Dr. Susanna W. Dodds writes: "I thank you for your letter and also the circular. My sympathies have always been enlisted for Wilberforce and its prosperity. This for two reasons. In the first place, the cause which it represents is a most deserving one. The sooner we can obliterate the race prejudice which exists in this country the better it will be for all concerned, and there is no way in which this can be so successfully done as by education, just such as Wilberforce is giving. "Another reason for my warm attachment for Wilberforce is that for many years those who were instrumental in calling it into existence were good friends of mine; they had the cause at heart and worked faithfully for it." Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, principal of the Hampton (Va.) institute, in a letter to Dr. Scarborough also speaks highly of the work. He says: "Wilberforce has had a long and honorable record and it has been a power of good in the past, and I have reason to hope and believe that, under your direction, it will do still greater things in the future. While I have never had the opportunity to examine its work, I feel sure that it is deserving of the support of all those who are interested in the education of the colored race. I intend, as opportunity offers, to visit the institution, and then I can speak from personal examination of its worth." Criticism from sources jealous of the institution's progress under Dr. Scarborough's management does not count for much in the face of such warm words of good will from men and women of culture and broadmindedness as are quoted here. President Scarborough is a born leader, an educator, gentleman and scholar of the first magnitude. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR 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 reckent to duty. This lowly representative of a despleed 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 ranks the colonel strode and walking, silent prayed; 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. 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 beneath the stripes and stars. Over over over artill'rym asleep by silent guns; Here were loyal hearts in swelling breasts of freedom's newborn sons, Raised from chattelhood to manhood by Or beyond the mystic river tell to God the reason why." 'Twas a horrid day of slaughter, and the crush of shot and shell. Told that men were bravely battling for the cause they loved so well. A shout, a cheer, a wild assault—and then the stripes and stars Floated proudly from the ramarts where Bravely fought the dusky black brigade; in blood had rent the chains; Chains of slavery from a fettered race, and where in blood they'd trod Lay in death the color bearer. His life's blood the banner stains. Ah, bravely the 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. the growth of Palestine temple, No. 9, Daughters of Isis, in Pittsburgh is a compliment to itself and that branch of the order in general. After its regular business meeting on Wednesday evening, April 12, the temple had as its guest at a reception members of Progress and Esther chapters and members of Sahara temple, No. 2. The reception was held at Little's hall on Wylie avenue. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR ZUMALWEISS THE BETTER BEER You are sure of appreciation from anyone to whom you recommend it. NEW TABLES. 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