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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL fective Page VOL. 6 Single Copies 5 Cents STRONG CENTER OF EDUCATION EXERTS A WIDE INFLUENCE Progress of Famous Ohio Institution Is Kept Abreast of the Times by Able and Wise Management—An Increase In Funds For Endowment and Equipment Is Needed. By N. BARNETT DODSON. The progress of Wilberforce university, Wilberforce, O., within recent years has been in a large measure in keeping with the ideas and aims of its founders and supporters. Its growth in public favor and usefulness shows that its president, board of trustees and faculty keep abreast of the times in directing the work of the institution along safe and definite lines. While DR. W. S. SCARBOROUGH. there have been several additions to the equipment during the past eight years, there is still a pressing need of more room, more funds toward the endowment and money to meet current and incidental expenses promptly. The influence of Wilberforce on the mental, social and moral welfare of the colored race, not only of Ohio, but of the whole country is well nigh incalculable. Ten thousand students have received training at Wilberforce. Five hundred teachers have gone forth into every state and into all lands to uplift the race, many are teachers in and presidents of other colleges, some are professional men and hundreds are splendid mechanics, due to industrial training at Wilberforce. The buildings grouped around the college campus are artistic and massive and commemorate by name the noble members of the race who have contributed so much to the upbuilding of Wilberforce—Shorter hall, Mitchell hall, Arnett hall and others—and in 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 seventeen 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, chiseled 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 (Vn.) 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. NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE BROADENS SCOPE OF WORK Executive Secretary Jones' Report on Trip South is Encouraging. New York.—Eugene Kinckle Jones, executive secretary in charge of the work of the National Urban league in cities, returned to this city recently from a trip extending through a period of three weeks to cities of the south. He visited Atlanta, Augusta and Savannah, Ga., and Richmond, Va., where the league has affiliated organizations. He also spent several days in Jacksonville, Fla., and Washington, where he began movements which will eventually result in the formation of permanent organizations affiliated with the league. The Neighborhood union of Atlanta, with Mrs. John Hope as chairman, maintains a social center in which boys and girls' clubs are conducted. In connection with this work campaigns are held in the interest of better health, cleaner yards and streets, better educational facilities and more efficient handling of cases of juvenile delinquency. In Savannah, Ga., Sol C. Johnson, editor of the Savannah Tribune, acts as chairman of the local organization. In addition to the regular activities of the Savannah branch of the league, school races are being held in May at which the attendance will probably be larger than 8,000 persons. This organization is now in search of a competent, trained social worker who can take charge of the activities in that community. Likewise the organization in Augusta is in search of a worker and plans during the present summer to conduct three playgrounds for colored children. Mr. Jones addressed public gatherings at Bethel Institutional church in Jacksonville, Fla., held under the auspices of the Jacksonville Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Miss Eartha M. M. White chairman. The co-operation of eight organizations in the formation of a central clearing house for social work among colored people in this city is assured. Mr. Jones also addressed a representative conference called by Dean Kelly Miller at the Carnegie library of Howard university, in Washington. Dr. J. H. N. Waring was selected chairman of the committee on organization. Plans for the development of the work of the league in Detroit, Mich., have been completed. Mr. Forrester B. Washington, 1015-10 "fellow" of the league, who is completing his training at the New York School of Philanthropy and Columbia university in June, will take up his duties on June 5 as secretary of the Detroit work. The principal activities in connection with this movement are the improvement of housing conditions through reduction of rents and securing of more adequate housing facilities for colored people and the enlargement of industrial opportunities both through the securing of better training for colored workmen and opening new lines of employment for them. All of the organizations in connection with the league throughout the country held health week meetings in May. A Test 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. "I would indeed," said Robertson. "Then you take it." Ward passed away a few hours aft erward—"Recollections of the Bancrofts." ADVERTISE IN THE STAR SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION SMOKE THE RELIABLE SC SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR SWALES DEFENDS UNION SOLDIERS BELIEVES IN RACIAL PEACE. Dally Journal at Jacksonville, Ill., Prints Forceful Denunciation of Film, Which its Correspondent Says Should Be Suppressed Before the Poison Picturized Permeates Life of Nation. Jacksonville, Ill.—There appeared in a recent issue of the Jacksonville Daily Journal what is regarded here and elsewhere by those who read it as the most forceful denunciation of the photo play known as "The Birth of a Nation," as well as the most timely compliment to the work of the Negro as a citizen, that has yet been presented. The writer, J. M. Swales, is a white man. The article in part reads thus: Picturization of the events during the reconstruction period from 1868 to 1872 is one gigantic, colossal lie, glided and sugar coated, which makes it easy for the present generation to swallow. It is a masterpiece of misrepresentation and a reflection on the Union soldier who gave the best that was in him and slipped off the four best years of his life. It is also a reflection on the character of the real sons of "southern chivalry" and the southern character in general. Those who lived through that period of the nation's history know that the Rev. Thomas Dixon, at one time an eminent "sky plot," quit the pulpit and turned to the literary field because there was more in it for him than trying to bring sinners to the mourners' bench. Like many other of his lk he is out for the money. He pictures the Kuklux Klan as a band of heroes composed of the best blood of the south, when the truth is that the Klan was composed mostly of the riffraff and scum of the south, a lot of cowardly ruffians who did all their acts of "herofsm" in the night, and the blacker the night the better to carry on their work of assassination with the dagger and bloody rope. In the four years of the red reign of the Kuklux scores and hundreds of innocent whites and blacks were done to death by this gang of murderous cutthroats because they dared to stand for the Union and the flag that has never yet been furled in the face of an enemy. The whole thing is the song of the siren of secession and disunion, waffed back to us from a thousand battlefields and should be suppressed before the poison picturized permeats the life of the nation—more especially the generations that have come upon the stage of action since the close of the reddest period of our national life—a war that filled a million graves and caused rivers of tears to flow for loved ones who laid down their lives, not for "the birth of a nation," but the salvation of a nation born at Concord and Bunker Hill and not in the brain of the Rev. Thomas Dixon. The story is a beautiful perversion of history and as a screen production has no parallel in the moving picture industry. Therein lies the seductive danger. This is well known by the "sky plot" who wrote the "Clansman" and Mr. Griffith, who put it on the screen. But they are in for what they can get out of a guillible public. The main features of the film aim to debase the Negro and stir up prejudice against the colored race and keep up a never ending strife between the whites and blacks of the entire country. In those faroff days there were many mean black men, and there were just as many mean white men. In fact, the white men were the meanest, because they had better opportunities than the bondmen who had been under the dominion of slavery for centuries. "The Birth of a Nation" should be suppressed for the harm that it is doing not only in perverting history, but in infilming the passions of those who would like to forget the horrors of that awful period of the sixties, especially the unparalleled atrocities carried out in Andersonville and other dens of horror in the south which seem to have escaped the notice of the Rev. Mr. Dixon, who ebulges the cutthroat gang of night riders and redhanded assassins whose deeds blacken the pages of the history of the civil war and are the means of keeping alive the strife engendered by and through the very instrumentality he is trying to defend. We seem to have reached the point where it would be quite the proper caper for the Union soldier to apologize for the things he did when called to the colors by the great emancipator more than half a century ago. And, according to the teachings of Rev. Thomas Dixon, it will not be many generations when it will be a problem to decide which side was right in the conflict between freedom and equality before the law and human oppression for the benefit of the few against the many. I wonder if the fact ever occurred to the author of the "Clansman" that if he and his ilk (meaning the Kuklux Klan) had not fired on the flag at Fort Sumter five and fifty years ago in April, 1916, there would have been no necessity for the four years of reconstruction and the dark days of blood and death that followed in their train? Summer School to Open on June 6. Arrangements have been made to open the seventh annual session of the Prairie View summer school, Prairie View, Tex., on Tuesday, June 6. Many improvements have been made to accommodate the teachers, the number of whom grows larger each year. Commencement exercises closing the regular school term will begin on Tuesday, May 22. I. M. Terrell, A. M., is president of the institution. HOWARD ALUMNI TO HOLD ANNUAL REUNION JUNE 7. Much Valuable Information Given In April Issue of the Record. Washington.—The April issue of the Howard University General Alumni Association Record is perhaps the finest number ever issued from the press of that famous institution. Special care was exercised in the April number to set forth the activities of the alumni both at home, in the university and abroad. The definite aim and purpose of this issue is to lay a foundation for an accurate and complete record of the alumni, now numbering between 2,500 and 3,000, for the semicentennial publication, year 1917, when Howard university, which was chartered in 1867, will reach its fifteenth year of service and usefulness in the higher education of the colored youth. This edition of the University Record is limited and is sent out first to the alumni whose addresses have been verified as accurate. Preparations have already been begun for the annual reunion and alumni day on June 7. The committee of arrangements will present many brilliant features. The quinquennium feature, which has proved so popular for the past three or four years on account of its rotation in series of five years of those participating and having charge, will be used in the coming reunion. Nearly fifty years ago, March 2, 1867, the charter for Howard university, this city, was granted, and in the half century has sent into the world upward of 3,000 well equipped men and women as teachers, preachers, dentists, doctors, lawyers and laymen, many of whom have made their impress on the community in which they have lived. Every graduate of this well known educational institution is requested to at once communicate with the alumni secretary, care the university. The General Alumni Association of Howard University, through its officers, publishes the alumni number of the University Record, the official publication of the university. Its forty-eight pages for April contain matter of interest and outline the plans for the celebration of the alumni reunion on June 7, 1916, and also notes the preparation for the semicentennial celebration, March 2, 1917, and reunion of the alumni on June 7, 1917. The "quinquennium" list, showing a roster of the graduates from Howard university in 1871 and also the five year periods since, is one of the interesting features of the alumni number of the University Record. This list contains the names of many prominent citizens well known throughout the entire country. Howard university will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of its charter March 2, 1917, by signal service in Washington, and concurrent celebrations will be held in many localities throughout the country by local alumni. The alumni number of the Record is edited and compiled by Financial Secretary Robert A. Pelham and President Shelby J. Davidson, the former a well known newspaper man. It contains the announcement of a new plan adopted by the Alumni association to insure rotation of the "reunion honors." Each year the classes that graduated five, ten, fifteen, twenty years ago are especially invited to attend the reunion, and members and classes in attendance are featured as orators of the day, banquet speakers, etc. Poor Stuff. "I see that Jones has failed. Has he any assets?" "Nothing of any value; the inventory which he filed with his petition in bankruptcy shows he had 220 wedding presents."—Brooklyn Citizen. HAMPTON TRADE SCHOOL RESULTS Some Lessons In the Use of Paint as a Direct Contribution to Social Service In the Promotion of Health—Barriers to the Trade Are Being Successfully Removed. By W. ANTHONY AERY. Hampton, Va.—There are literally thousands upon thousands of dwellings and outbuildings throughout the land which are rotting for the lack of paint. Men and women have not yet fully realized that when paint is thoroughly skillfully and tastefully applied to their buildings they have made a real contribution to the economic and social welfare of their community. Not only in the south and west, but indeed throughout the country, people need to realize that the broom commonly used for whitewashing and the kit of paint brushes, which costs very little money, are hopeful instruments in obtaining real public health protection. The Negro and Indian youth have a wonderful opportunity to take up painting not only as a commercially profitable occupation, but also as a medium for genuine social service. Too many Negroes and Indians still have to learn that painting is a relatively healthful occupation and one which offers to steady, sober, skilled mechanics work during the whole year at a good wage. The dread of lead poisoning, so general a few years ago, is fading away. With the decrease in the use of powdered pigments and the increase in attention to clean habits of working and living there is no longer a valid objection to painting as a risky occupation. Men have also come to realize that the use of liquor has more to do with decreasing their efficiency and their earning power than the natural hazards of such a trade as painting. Painters, in short, like all other workers, regardless of any artificial class distinction, are becoming as a group more sober, more efficient and more reliable. Hampton institute offers a four year course in painting. It aims to turn out practical painters who have a background of useful knowledge and a vision of what a good mechanic can do as a community leader. Here is a partial list of the work done by the Hampton institute trade school painters during a typical year: Twenty-eight buildings painted on the outside, sixteen painted inside, thirteen roofs, twenty-two porch floors and eighty-six rooms painted; seventy floors waxed, varnished or painted; five gates and fences, nine boats and launches, twenty screens, four fire sets and 138 signs painted; sixteen carriages, carts and wagons and thirteen automobiles painted; forty-eight trays enameled, 400 pieces of furniture painted or varnished, twelve radiators bronzed and fifty-three rooms papered. Were one skeptical of securing good results from student tradesmen here is some first class evidence that Hampton is attacking with system the problem of taking Negroes and Indians, who are fresh from the country or the city, and training them for useful citizenship. How are these excellent results secured? The Hampton Trade school work in painting includes three main divisions—technical instruction, carriage, wagon and automobile painting, and house painting. The boys receive tasks of graduated difficulty and at every turn combine theory with practice. In the technical training they are taught the names and uses of the tools that they use. They learn to match colors. They study the quality of the materials which they use. They are shown clearly, for example, why linseed oil is better than cottonseed oil in painting. They receive practical shop talks on the making of paints, leads and other materials with which the general painter must deal in his daily work. During the Saturday morning shop talks the instructor tells the students some of the interesting facts about the people who produce the raw materials commonly used in the trade. The students take notes and reproduce them orally and in writing. When a student, for example, knows that the burning of a ship at sea, with its cargo of 100,000 cases of shellac from India, causes a decided change in the market price of shellac he is bound to have a greater interest in and sympathy for the people in a foreign land who gather the raw material for use in the United States. READ THE STAR, ITS NEWSY SHAPING YOUNG LIVES. 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 19, 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 farseeing 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 years 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 progress among the members of our race in this country without regard to denomination." THE 500 SUNDAY. June 4th, at St. Peter Church. That is the mark at which the President and Pub. Affairs Com. has set for its meeting the first Sunday in June. The Forum is doing well, but it can do better, and you can help. Minneapolis needs the Sunday Forum and the Forum needs you; so let everybody boost and everybody come. St. Peter's Church, Sunday, June 4— Matter must reach our publication office, 305 So. 5th St., Third floor, no later than WEDNESDAY noon to be inserted. Bt fF Deective Pe SOCIAL NEWS EDITOR, ‘Miss Clara Lucas, =” 506 Boston Block, Minneapolis. ‘Minneapolis, - - Mina. NIC. 1873. RAILROAD MEN'S NEWS, Stephen Springer, Milwaukee Depot, Minneapolis. Send your notes to us by Wedens- hay AM. Patronize those business houses, who request your patronage through your paper. ‘McDew is asking YOU a question. Have you read it? ft is in our col- umns. The greatest study for the Negro today is the Negro race—Atty. B. S. Smith, Delinquent Supscribers will please Send the Price of their Subscriptions this Week. We must have money to continue this Publication. CHANGE OF ADDRESS. __ Chas. Sumner Smith, the Publisher of the Star has moved his residence to 1317 6th AVE, N. 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. MISS WALKER IN “OTHELLO” Miss Eva B. Walker, the favorite reader of the Twin Cities, will appear in a recital of Shakespeare's Tragedy of Othello, under the auspices of The Young Men's Baraca Class, on the night of June 6th at Bethesda Baptist Church. “She will be assisted by mu- sical selections which will be given by Mrs, Hattie Hall and Prof. Wier, of St. Paul and Miss Mildred Shull, Miss Marienne Jeffrey, St. Paul and Mr. Leon Abby of Minneapolis. Ad- mission 25c, children 15c. Don’t worry about the high cost of living! Eat at THE DOUGLASS CAFE 407 Fifth Ave. So, Special Sunday Dinner 35c. Egg Noodle Soup, Radishes ‘Young Onions CHICKEN PIE (Southern Style) Green Peas Douglass Salad Mashed Potatoe Strawberry Shortcake Tea, Coffee or Milk FORUM 500 SUNDAY, ‘Tune 4, 1916. ‘Tomorrow June 4th, is Forum 00 Sunday, and we confidently expec that number out. All doubters es pecially invited. A program of ex- ceptional excellence has been prepare¢ by the program committee, in whick the honors go to St. Paul, That in it self should insure a larger attendance Mrs. Hattie Loomis Oliver, soloist o St. Peter Clavers and well known ir the Twin Cities both for her splendic soprano voice and her pleasing ap pearance will sing, “Little Grey Homi in the West” by Hermann Lohr Miss Albreata Bell equally wel known as a pianist will play a select ed number. Miss Bell while a pianis of exceptional merit is still studyin preparing herself for the artist’s life The Forum Chorus of 20, under W C. Jeffrey, will make its first publi appearance singing a couple of select ed numbers. Perhaps not the las attractive part of the program wil be a talk by Mr. Ralph Watson, sub ject: “From Wheat to Bread.” Mr Watson has been with the N. W. Con solidated Flour Mills about 15 years and it has been his especial duty t follow the kernel of wheat from th berry until developed into the loat He will tell us something of that pro cess and the various changes throug] which it passes, and should prove ex ceptionally interesting to the femi nine part of our attendence. Forun meets at 3:30, St. Peter's Church, ‘W. M. Smith, Pres. Comrades of Chas. E. Bond Camp, U. S. W. V. decorated the grave of Comrade David E. Buckner on Me- morial Day. Buckner was one of the Negro heroes of San Juan Hill and the only Spanish War Veteran buried in the new Soldier's Lot at Lake- wood. Commander Edwards had charge of the decoration ceremonies. Editor Smith was present. Comrade Mack Brady, G. A. R. was unable to march in the parade, ow- ing to affliction. He was among those Veterans, who rode in autos. Serg’t J. W. Harper was unable to participate in the parade on account of the illness of his sons, Albert and Nathan, who are very ill, Mr, James Banks, the well known club and railroad man is in the city to reside. Mr. Banks is an ac- complished musician, and expects to Present an orchestra at an early date. NEGRO LABORERS WANTED. WANTED—Negro Laborers for U. S. Steel Corporation at Duluth, Minn. Salary $3.00 per day. Write R. C. McCullough, 611 Columbia Bldg., Du- uth, Minn, Se od a La > Pa ap ‘ W. T. FRANCIS. Candidate for Legislature. Atty. W. T. Francis is a candidate for the Legislature to represent the 38th District, St. Paul. He is a prom- inent Negro and honored citizen, The members of his race and several of his white friends are rallying to his support. He will, if elected, repre- ‘sent all the people of his district and will bring honor to his race, as the first Negro member of the Legislature from St. Paul. REGISTRATION DAYS. Don’t fail to register on June 5 and 12th, if you want to vote at the Pri- mary Election on June 19th. Mr. J. T, Dahl, the Shoe mechant of Seven Corners is going to win in the Aldermanic fight. He is the choice of the people of his ward. NATIONAL ORGANIZER VISITS TWIN CITIES. Mr. R. J. Holloway, ex-pres. of the Railroad Men’s Benevolent Industrial Assn., arrived in the city on Thurs- day. He will organize a local branch of the Assn. Mr, Halloway was well received and sees a great future for the race along the lines of industrial organizations. DR. BURTON OPENS OFFICE. Dr. W. Ellis Burton, a former res- ident of the “Twin Cities” has opened a modern dental office in Minne- apolis, at 115 6th Ave. N., Room 2, between Lyndale and Aldrich Aves. Dr. Burton is a graduate of North- western University Dental School’ of Chicago, and passed the State Board of Dental Examiners with high honor. Equipped and trained as he is we have no doubt of his ability to build ‘a successful practice in our city. He respectfully solicits your patron- age. Mr. Archie Watkins is sick at his residence, 220 12th Ave. So. Mr. Roy Scott, now of Montevideo Minn., was in the city this week on : visit. Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Bowie hav moved to Hopkins, Minn. Mrs. Emma Stone, of Duluth mother of Mr. Noah Stone, spent ¢ few days in this city, retuning hom last Thursday. ‘The Minstrel given by The Colorec Boys’ Scouts was not well attended The performance was not up to the expectations of many. The boys car give a better show and should appeat before the public in a more creditable way. FURNSHED ROOMS. Comfortable Furnished Rooms, for Light Housekeeping Clean and With- in Business District. Call Mrs. Har- tis, 707 So. Third St. Minneapolis, “JOY-RIDES” Is G. L. Morrill’s subject at the People’s Church, New Garden Thea- tre, Sunday 10:30 A. M. HAWAII pictures, travel movies, organ and vocal solo by Mrs. Charles Crawford. ZION CHURCH'S RALLY. Sunday was a big day at Zion Bap- tist Church. Anniversary and Me- morial Services were held. Rev. G. L. Fox of Milwaukee preached morn- ing and evening. Memorial exercises were conducted by the Men's Sun- day Club. The speakers were Deacon Wright, Rev. Withers, R. B. Mont- gomery, Chas. Sumner Smith and Atty. Louis Winthrop. Pres. Trent presided. The financial rally was a ‘success, The Ball given by The Twin City Entertainers was well attended. Wick- liff's Ginger Band furnished the mu sic, which was the best ever an¢ greatly enjoyed. The deportment wa: grand and Messrs. Gibson and Row: received many congratulations. Owing to the summer season, we must have copy for publication by Wednesday A. M, Remember. Sat. urday is a holiday. Editor Smith expects to eave fo Chicago next week to attend the Re gublican conventions, THE TWIN CITY STAR Send for a copy of the New Picture Map Folder entitled ° The Twin Cities 1916 ————— Handsomest Booklet of Information About Minneapolis : and St. Paul Published. Printed in four colors, on finest paper. Tells how to see and enjoy all the interesting sights in and about Hinneoots's Tivo Great Cities, in the least possible time, at the possible expense. Contains | new in- formation ae ere oe as seven splendid colored These colored show Srtescttrely the Central Porton of Mineapal, he Central ion of St. Paul, the Campus, “The Chain of Lakes,” Lake Minnetonka and White Bear Lake, while the largest a a ey takes Rivers Parks. Most instructive and enter- taining. . — any edb on teoupt of six centsin saya. A. W. Warnock, General Passenger Agent, Twin City Lines, Minneapolis. ORDER A TELEPHONE FOR YOUR HOME $2.00 and $2.50 per month Contract “@ Main 4000 es on ee <P oy eA Le: ETE: W. D. WASHBURN, Candidate for Legislature, 31st > District, Including Sth and 6th Wards. Member of Legislature sessions of 1901, 1905, 1911, and the two extra sessions. DEATH OF JOHN HIRSHFIELD. Mr. John J. Hirshfield died at his home in St. Paul on May 26, after a lingering illness. He had spent sev- eral months at the University Hos- pital and was undergoing _ private treatment when he suffered a relapse and was confined to his bed about four days before his death. Funeral services were held on May 29 at Pil- grim Baptist Church—under the au- spices of Gopher Lodge of Elks of which he was a charter member—as- sisted by several members of Ames Lodge. Exalted Ruler, R. W. John. son conducted the Lodge of Sorrow, and Hon, W. R. Morris read “Than- antopsis”, Scripture reading by Rev. Withers, Prayer by Rev. Beasley. | The sermon by Rev. Murrell was fitting tribute to the departed and 3 lesson to the living. Mr. Hirshfield gave testimony of his preparedness for eternity. Mrs. Addie Minor sang “Face ta Face”. The Elks escorte¢ the remains to the Capitol grounds The pallbearers were James Taylor Gus, Banks, James Hyde, Wm. Cor. neal, Wm. Yeiser — — He leaves 2 wife and brother and other relatives to mourn their loss. Mr. Hirshfield was for many years a partner of the late Phil. Reid. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to tender our sincere thanks for the many expressions o sympathy in our bereavement in the loss of our husband and brother, Johr J. Hirshfield, also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Louisa Hirshfield, Chas. Hirshfield and Family. |ADVERTISE HERE — IT PAYS. Sf. PRIERS A. M.S. CHURCH, 22nd St. Near 10th Ave. So, THOS. B. STOVALL, Pastor. Pastorate 2205 Elliot, Ave. N. W. Phone So. 762. Sunday Services, 11:00 A. M. Preaching 12:30 P. M. Church Class 1:15 P. M. Sunday School 6:45 P. M. Allen C. E. League 8:00 P. M. Preaching. Prayermeeting every Thursday evening, 8 o'clock. THE NORTHWESTERN FEDER. ATED CLUBS. Will Convene at Wichita, Kan. Tak Se See are Among the many interesting Wom- en's Conventions which are in prep- aration to be held this year one close at hand is that of the Northwestern Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs which will convene at Wichita, Kan- sas, June 7-9 1916. A knowledge oi the’ program indicates that there wil be a very busy set of women and will accomplish some very effective work for the benefit and advancement oi the cause for which they are or. ganized, Among the Northwestern states in- terested are Arizona, Colorado Indiana, Towa, Kansas,’ Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin Wyoming and Illinois. Meeting at the same time as the National Convention in Chicago, ‘The meeting takes on a peculiar im- portance and we are hoping for splen: did results. Mrs. J. Snowden Porter of Chicago is President; Mrs. J. B. Rush of Towa, is Secretary. Delegates will send their _names and adresses to Miss Stella Turner 518 N. Water St, Wichita, Kas. Chairman of the placing committee and she will send assignments. Del egates will be entertained free. { po IT Now. Lose this day loitering, 'twill be the same story ‘Tomorrow, and the next more dilatory; For indecision brings its own de- lays, And days are lost lamenting o’er lost days. Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute! What you can do or think you can, begin it; Boldness has genius, power and magic in it! Only engage, and then the mind grows neated; Begin it, and the werk will be completed. Goethe If you want to own a home in 1916 See McDew NOW! He has some good bargains. Now is the time The Cut Rate Grocery Store is con- ducted entirely by Negroes. See their Ad and patronize them? | iad Ruse fo | CTEW:! 9 STEWART’S HOTEL FINEST ESTABLISHMENT OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES. ‘Twenty Elegant Steam Heated, Elec tric Lighted Rooms. Free Bath. Rates Reasonable. Lobby, Reading and Lounging Room, Buffet and Grill Room, Billiard Room, Dining Room, and bath, Private Dining and Recep- tion Room for Ladies. BARBER SHOP IN CONNECTION A LA CARTE MEALS AT ALL HOURS. BEST SERVICE. POPULAR-PRICE LUNCH. From 12 to 3 P. M. REGULAR DINNER Sto8 P.M. 5 Courses 35c. J. E. Stewart, Prop. 24650 FOURTH AVE. SO. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Both Phones. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT . 429 SIXTH AVE. NO. MINN. A FEW SUGGESTIONS ‘A Good Chance to Save Money and Trading Stamps. 1 tb. Hormel’s Choice Bacon............23¢ 100 Ibs, Sugar. srcmmemeenennennennn $8.95 eS | 1 Can No. 3 Pineapple, reg 25c....19¢ 6 Cans Eagle Brand Corn ...........48¢ 1 Ib, Big Blue Head Rice ...........7 AC 1 Can Tomatoes, reg. 15c...........12%e Pure Hog Lard, 1 'Ueecccwene 17¢ Fresh Eggs, 1 d0z cevscccnccnsermem 22¢ 2 kt Best Country Butter 1b. 35¢ 1 Bag Salt, reg. SC cvenennennneee 4€ Creametts, Macaroni or Spagetti Reg. 10c packages—3 for .........25¢ P, J, Buford & W. W. Humphrey | Props, N. W. TELEPHONE MAIN 2515. ORDERS OF ONE DOLLAR OR OVER DELIVERED. YOUNG MEN’S BARACA CLASS 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 Mem bership Committee. THE GLEANERS CLUB. 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 account they might have, if they would inves their savings in little homes of thei OWN, instead of continually handin; their hard earned money to th LANDLORD? Perhaps you hav paid your landlord many times th cost of a home. T have houses for sale from $1,000.0 to $3,500.00, lots from ..65.00 to $2, 000.00. Phone or call and see me i you want to buy. B. MAXEY McDEw, 802 Sykes Block Nic. 621 GARRETT’S NEW LOCATION. | Mr. Wm. M. Garrett has opened a ‘his new location, 705 2nd Ave. So. under the name of THE CRESCENT TAILORS AND CLEANERS. Hi is well known to many, having mad his reputation when he conducted the Vasso Cleaners about four years ago Mr. Garrett recently returned from Canada and is now prepared to d all kinds of Tailoring and Cleaning Ladies’ work a Specialty. Call Nic 3479 and “Let Garrett get it” and re turn it satisfactorily done—Adver tisement. | FOR RENT — All modern new apartments, 911 E. 22nd St, either upper or lower flat—Choice location near car line. Sleeping porch, laun: dry, electric light, hardwood through out. Apply John S. Wright, 2737 11th Ave. So. NEW FLATS FOR RENT. To first-class colored people. Fou apartments, brand new. 5 rooms an¢ bath. Reasonable rent, entirely mod ern. Call Colfax 1150. “Mrs. Roy Smith is visiting relatives in Leavenworth, Kan, Furnished Room for Gentleman Choice Furnished Room, on car line light and well ventilated, modern conveniences. Call Hy. 5586. Twir City Star. AMES LODGE NO. 106, 1B. P.O. EW. 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—I1 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. SION 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 Min- neapolis Forum, are Wm. M. Smith, president; O. A. Lawrence, vice pre- sident; Miss Gladys Waters, secre- tary; P. F. Hale, critic; Miss M. Chandler, organist * * * W. L. Jeffrey, Chm. Public Affairs Committee. ——$____ PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH. Cedar Street and Summit Avenue, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA. Rev. Benjamin N. Murrell, Pastor. SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 A. M. Preaching. 12:50 P.M. The Bible School. G. W. Willis, Supt. 645 P.M. BY. P.U. Mrs, Frances M. Murrell, Pres. 8:00 P.M. Preaching. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS. 8.00 P.M. Mid-Week Prayer Services FRIDAY NIGHTS, 7:00 P. M. Junior Choir Rehearsals. 8:30 P. M. Senior Choir Rehearsals. ener ay CHOICE CITY AND SUBUR- BAN PROPERTY FOR SALE ON SMALL MONTHLY PAY- MENTS. Houses and Flats for Rent. 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 Tooms to rent to gentlemen at Mrs. Joseph Thomas’, 1809 Fifth Ave. So. One block from the Fourth Ave. car Tine. All modern conveniences, steam heat. Anyone wishing to be accom: modated call her up. South 2164, ee N. W. Phone Main 4975, THE REX CAFE 252 FOURTH AVE. so, (Down Stairs) Regular Dinner 11:30 to 2:30 P. M. A la Carte Service 7 A. M. to 10 P.M. MILES ETHRIDGE, Prop, BEST MEALS IN THE CITY John Monroe Dan Williams THE DOULASS CAFE’ 407 FIFTH AVE, SO. Mineapolis, Minn, —N. W. Main 2767 TT LIBERAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFER. Special $3.00 Combination. We offer a Combination Subscrip- tion to our readsrs for 1916. We will give you your choice of any Negro NEWSPAPER or MAGAZINE, and THE TWIN CITY STAR, mailed to your address anywhere in the U. S. for THREE DOLLARS. Cash in advance. Get your home paper sent direct to you. Forward all orders to | ‘THE TWIN crTy eran NOTABLE CAREER OF P, H. BROWN Kentucky Editor Stands High Among His Fellows, HONORED BY REPUBLICANS, Secretary of State Committee Elected Delegate at Large to National Con- vention, Which Meets In Chicago In June, by Big Vote—Influential Lead- er In Many Campaigns, By JOHN E. BRUCE “GRIT.” By a vote of 1,953 against 323 for his opponent (white) Phil H. Brown, sec- retary of the Republican state commtt- tee of Kentucky and editor of the Sat- urday News, Lexington, Ky., was elected delegate at large to the nation- al Republican convention, which as- sembles at Chicago in June. Mr. Brown 1s one of the most widely known and popular Negroes in Ken- tucky. He is a man of fine character ‘and of recognized ability. He has been in active public life for quite twenty- five years. He is a printer by trade and worked at the case in the government print- = a) ing office at Washington for a number of years. He 1s a writer of no meat ability. His style is forceful, direct and pleasing. He has written specia articles for some of the leading papers in the west and was for a long period ‘2 contributor to Puck. His election as delegate at large is a compliment to the Republicans of both races in Kentucky no less than to the distinguished recipient of their suf- frage, whose sterling worth, rugged in- tegrity, unflinching loyalty and patriot. fe devotion to the interests of his race command the admiration of white men and the gratitude of black men, who are always glad of an opportunity to show him in what esteem he ts held by his fellow citizens. ‘The forthcoming national Republican convention will have fewer Negro dele- gates this year than any previous na- tional convention, and it 1s extremely fortunate that the states sending Ne- gro delegates are selecting men of the mental caliber and political experience of Phil H. Brown. The Lily Whites of the south and the milksop Repub- Ucans of the north have succeeded in reducing the representation from the south, where the bulk of the Repub- Yean party, which is largely black and loyal, has its habitat. In’ plain, unadulterated, unprinted ‘Saxon the reason {s that the 80 called white Republicans of the south, calling themselves Lily White Republicans. have for years been obsessed with the fear that the great black majorities in these southern states, if permitted to have their votes counted as cast. would again come into power in the south and the occupation of the white political adventurer, like Othello’s. would be gone. Self preservation being the frst law of nature the Lily White Republican came into existence in obedience to its demand, and has passed the word from the farthest south to the farthest north to delimit the political progress of the Negro in the south, where bis numbers are dangerous when array: ed against the political ambition of white men who have lost the power to hypnotize his race. I hope some one of the Negro dele- gates to the Chleago convention in June will challenge the right of the national committee to reduce the rep- resentation from the south. ‘The rea- sons advanced by it are not the true reasons, and we know it. There is an element of unfairness and injustice in the suppression of the volce and the votes of hundreds of thousands of Voters in the black belts of the south who, because they are Negroes, have been disfranchised by states having no legal right to do so. ‘The United States created the states and recreated some of those states that were in rebellion aganst them and is, therefore, supreme over all. In mak- Ing these blacks a voteless and voice- less majority and compelling them to ‘pay taxes for the support of govern- ment the Lily Whites of the south and their northern accomplices have cre- ated a condition akin to that which forced the thirteen colonies to rebel against the mother country in 1776. If taxation without representation was tyranny in 1776, what is ite name in : : 4 ey 7 ee ees es sa ae Pee i MAYOR WALLACE G. NYE, Candidate for R The City of Minneapolis, with its) in the U. S. until the | 350,000 inhabitants has been honored| for it, and then in fai in the past 3% years by having for| permitted a board co the chief executor the honorable | citizens to censor the Wallace G. Nye. To govern a city of] 100 citizens 97 voted this size is no small matter; to please| to be shown, although every one is beyond human possibil-| favorably censored by ities, no matter how fairly and adroit-| which proved a. finai ly he may have managed the affairs| the local promoters. of the city we expect some dissatis-| though absurd and un faction. However; I believe the|to experience no ill mayority of the fair and liberal having been shown. minded public will agree, that we We should not want have, during Mayor Nye’s tenure of|at the expense of ot office; enjoyed a sane and fair man-| should desire is just w agement of municipal affairs. He ha#]has attempted to acc been the people's Mayor in words,| tial treatment, and an deeds, and actions. The most insig-| our civil and human nificent citizen, irrespective of na-| As was said of the tionality or political affiliation, can al-| coln, Mayor Nye “We: ways secure an audience with Mayor| out pride, and wields Nye, and be assured just and af-| oppression.” affable treatment. Mayor Nye took| A vote for Mayor the most drastic stand against the| vote for a continuance: showing the film “The Birth of | conservative, well gov Nation,” his condemnations of this) perous City. picture was greater than any mayor] Hamle THE KING OF ROAD IMPROVE MENT. = an 9 & lp wax NS ( oi ae ee Ns Ge Peses ei Wi te Cade hae a or a pe io Get aN ‘Tis leap year and old bachelors ‘Thrilied with the dread alarms, But 80 far none of them has heard ‘A Cupid's “call to arms.” Memphis Commercial Appeal. Cae i Little Pitchers—I won't let my cat get at you, mister Visitor—I'm not afraid of cats, son. Why do you think I am?" Little Pitehers—I thought you might be, because I heard pa tell ma you had rats.—Baltimore American. Fatal. Ho kissed her rosy lips, ‘Just kissed them in a frolic. . Ah, *twas a dear, dear kiss, For he died of painter's colle. Pennsylvania Punch Bowl. Like Courting a Junk Dealer. “She wears too much jewelry.” “Think 80?" “I do. No fun to hold a hand like that. You can get the same sensation by holding a bandful of curtain rings and a wrist watch.”—Kansas City Journal. Time Changes Some. “On hay rides, dear, I used to dote,” Bald dainty Daisy Green, “But now I'd rather have you tote ‘Me in your Imousine.” Youngstown Telegram. Price of Liberty. Patience—Do you have a vigilance committee in your town? Patrice—Oh, yes; {t's known as the Soclety of Chap- erons.—Yonkers Statesman. ‘The other night my eyes I shut. ‘A lovely dream to me was sent: 14 tell you all about it, but T can't remember how it went. ‘iia Blackers! Fatal. Lost. Candidate for Re-Election ‘in the U. S. until the public clamoreé ‘for it, and then in fairness to all he ‘permitted a board composed of 100 ‘citizens to censor the picture; out of 100 citizens 97 voted for the picture to be shown, although previously un- favorably censored by Mayor Nye and which proved a financial fiasco to the local promoters. The picture, though absurd and untrue, caused us to experience no ill effect for its having been shown, We should not want special favors at the expense of others; all we should desire is just what Mayor Nye has attempted to accord us—impar- tial treatment, and an enjoyment of our civil and human righs. As was said of the immortal Lin- coln, Mayor Nye “Wears honor with- out pride, and wields power without oppression.” A vote for Mayor Nye means a vote for a continuance of living in a conservative, well governed and pros. perous City. Hamlet B, Rowe. WARREN F. BARR. Warren F. Barr, an ex-mem- ber of the City Council will come back. He seeks the nom: ination for Alderman of the Twelfth Ward. He has done 3. much to make the suburban fe sections of this city the model of road improvement. Mr. Bar ¢* stands for the improved meth. 8) ods for paving, lighting, sewer- ‘ age and transportation. He is ME)) interested in adequate schools libraries and play-grounds. He - believes in equality for all citizens. A vote for him means —a progressive city. Holding the Form. The newspaper humorist went court ing. He stayed late, very late, so tate that the old man called down to his daughter, “Phyllis, hasn't the morn, tng paper come yet?” “No, sir,” answered the funny man, “we are holding the form for an im- portant decision.” ‘And the old man went back to bed wondering if they would keep house or lve with him.—Boston Transcript. Beautiful Brands. When lovely woman has her way We'll sco cigars named “new mown hay," ‘And plug tobaceo, some aver, Wil fairly reek of lavender. “Louleville Courter-Journal. Torture. =] J v ie (/ i oe 5 J Vn Miss Bangs—1 don't claim to be a virtuoso. 1 play the plano merely to kill time, Mr. Knox—Can’t you give time a more merciful death ?—Exchange. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR THE TWIN CITY STAR <a] | SMOKE THE BEST ee a 7 5C CIGAR | |Sight Drait | |w. s Conran co., Distribaters — NO. 140, @. éth ST. ST. PAUL. . oe | NO. 1. WESTERN AVE, MINN. _| |Peterson, The Draggist oe 1501 Washington Ave. Se. © __| |rouer arrictes, peucs /_ PRESCRIPTIONS. a oo He Solicits You: Patronage. SPECIAL SAMPLE SHOES. POPULAR PRICED SHOE RE- PAIRING. WE FIX "EM WHILE YoU WAIT. Men's Sewed Soles ...........4.-75¢ Ladies Sewed Soles ............65¢ Men's Nailed Soles ......50 and 60c Rubber Heels, .........000+0 0-400 Ladies’ and Boys’ nailed soles....40c SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1424 Washington Avenue South. Office, Nic. 1963 Res. Colfax 1638, OR. J. H. REDD, Physician and Surgeon. 111 80, 6TH 8T. 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 Advance- ment of Colored People. 1. It teaches that race prejudice is the most evil thing in the world to- day and that “Jim Crow” cars, race segregation, anti-intermarriage awe and ail other. manifestations of it are unchristian and cruel ef forts of the stronger to oppress the weaker. 2. It combats in the courts, state legislatures, the Hails of Congress, the government departments. and everywhere the spirit of persecu- tion against the Colored’ People which grows out of race prejudice. $. It aims to. bring about such a healthy public sentiment in. this fand that Colored People will be accorded all their social, civil and political rights and. will receive Exact justice in all the relations of tite. 4. It believes in and teaches the doc- trine of the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man, and the equality of all races in our Amer- {ean civilization. $. It aims to uphold the honor of our women by opposing the pas- sane of anthvace’ inter-marrlage inws 6 Its composed of members of both races and sexes on terms of com- plete equality and aa brothers and Histers In this holy cause of free- dom. ‘An Appeal for Funds. The Association needs mon- ey 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 co- operation, join this Association and do your bit toward advancing the race and therby helping to make human brotherhood a reality and not a fiction Send One Dollar to the under- signed and join in this great work. Gale P. Hilyer, Secretary. 2441 Sth 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 Filme—Thoroughly Fireproof. ott SPECIAL ATTENTION On account of the extreme cold weather, and having still a good assortment of Fall and Winter , SUITINGS AND OVERCOATINGS on hand, we shall continue our 333% DISCOUNTSALE 331% TWO WEEKS LONGER $35.00 Suit or Oversoat, ........$23.34 $40.00 Suit or Overcoat, ........$26.67 $45.00 Suit or Overcoat, ........$30.00 $50.0 Suit or Overcoat, ........$33.34 Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. : BROWN BROS. MERCANTILE CO. TAILORS AND FURRIERS. 21 So. 6th St. ‘ | ab bbOO4444 $$0506040505060044444460404000444404448 , THANN’S BUFFET 12 EAST THIRD STREET =~ ST. PAUL, MINN. HOTEL AND CAFE Headquarters of R.N TRAVIS, Prop. | Waiters, Porters and Theatrical Folk ELEGANT FURNISHED ROOMS CAFE OPEN AT ALL HOURS Phones:. Buffet Cedar 6245 ‘Tri-State 2262 Hotel and Cafe Phone: Cedar 9088 ————————— N. W. MAIN 2259 Souvenirs for Ladies every Wednesday cfternoon and Evening KEYSTONE BUFFET and CLUB CAFE’ FOR LADIES & GENTLEMEN Music Every Day from 2 P. M. to 11 P. M. 1313 Wash. Ave. South Kidd Mitchell, Prop. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. LADIES SPECIALLY INVITED EVERY DAY. WORKING-MEN’S SOCIAL CLUB FOR MEN ONLY 244 3RDAVE.S. MINNEAPOLIS SYLVESTER W. OLIVER, MANAGER. MRS. W. B, SENSABAUGH PIANIST and INSTRUCTOR IN MUSIC. 1016 NO SIXTH AVE. N. W. Phone Hyland 946. Look up this place NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS Within Walking Distance THE M@DERN HOME 1015°So. 5th St. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. N. W. Nic. 951 “ON TO BALTIMORE” From the Department of the Pres. 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-consecra- ted her life to the uplift of the race, and by her helpful mesages of encour- agement to club leaders all all over the country is inspiring officers, de- partment 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 demon- strating 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 Bal- timore in August. Mrs, W. T. Francis, St. Paul Minn. Chairman, Press Committee. Boe gi: ! s | De ea fs 4 2 JAMES A, PETERSON Republican Candidate for Lieutenant ‘Ciena. Mavetmor. James A. Peterson of Minneapolis is a candidate for the Republican Nomination for Lieut. Governor. He is a native of Wisconsin and a law- yer of recignized ability. He has practiced law in Minneapolis nearly 30 years, Mr. Peterson has always shown his friendship for the Negro race. He has not objected to them residing in respectable localities if they are respectable, He does not believe in segrega- tion or racial discrimination, and is an advocate for “Equal rights for all.” Atty. Peterson was one of the can- didates for Governor in 1914, He did not get the nomination, but supported Hon. W. E. Lee, the nominee of the Republican party. He recently with- drew from the field of candidates for Governor, and sought the position of Lieut. Gov. This is a most important position, requiring executive ability and integrity. Ex. Gov, Eberhart and our present Gov. Burnquist, were called to the executive chair to fill unexpired terms, and it is important that the people of Minnesota elect as Lieut. Governor a man, able to fill the highest office, Hon. James A. Peterson is the logical candidate for the position he seeks. He knows the resources, needs, and opportunities of Minne- sota and as presiding officer of the Senate; he would maintain, that har- monious organization necessary for the advancement of Minnesota's in- terests, regardless of party lines, mindful of the progress of our great State and his duty as a citizen. WANTS $5,000 in Cash and Premium Awards to Women, Men, Girls, Boys, Societies and Churches for distribut- ng the Printed Key, and the ANTI- RACE Hatred—By Law Bill—the ab- solute secret to solve the Race Prob- lems. Send stamped envelope for circulars. Prof. C. Braganza, Fitchburg, Mass, (Bureau of Research.) SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION |} fot tf 5 = cinsceteabseleeiataeattiet tk namendnmeppencmtnime ean THE TWIN C.TY STAR PUBLSHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 30S—So. Fifth Street. ‘Minneapolis, Minnesota. Batered tm the Post Office at Min- aeapolis as second class matter. MEMBER | NATIONAL NEGRO roses] ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA EDITORIAL ASSN. ‘To Subscribe Is To Pay. Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR oo... .cesseeeeeee eo $200 SIX MONTHS ........00ee0004 1.00 THREE MONTHS ............ 68 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: Xn 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 305 8, Sth St. Minneapolis, Minnesota. oo fe: ee Es “sa aes he A) on @ int, by American Press Association COLONEL ROOSEVELT. THE NEXT REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT. ‘The choice of the Star for presi- dent is Theodore Roosevelt. We be- lieve him to be the choice ot the rank ‘and file of true Republicans. Cong. Geo. R. Smith is in the city. He has a big fight for re-nomination. He has been a good Congressman— has stood for our rights at all times. He will get the Negro vote. Now that he needs our support, let us rally to his aid in time of need. SEN. MOSES E. CLAPP. Sen, Moses E. Clapp has filed for re-nomination for U. S. Senator. The activities of Sen, Clapp in behalf of the Negro citizens are universally rights. He tor edo. whtnevi vto.Hr rights. He tore down the segregation signs in Washington and went om ree- ord as the protector of a persecuted people, We know that our people are informed of his great work in their behalf, but we remind them that they may not be ungrateful. Mayor Nye has many. friends among the Negro voters, who will support him, because of the —recognitior given them, ‘The Star cannot con: done his actions in “The Birth of 3 Nation” affair. He permitted the ap- pearance of the film, after the Su preme Court sustained his right tc prevent its exhibition; also refused tc recognize any Negro or Negro or. ganization as a member of his Censor Board, therefore, the Star will no! support him, either in the primary or general election. Our choice for Mayor is Otto Lan- gum, the present Sheriff—a man whose clean, liberal and efficient rec ord qualifies him for the responsible position as Mayor of Minneapolis. The Negro is essentially and vitally AMERICAN. His descent from the original Negroes imported here has been, in most cases, direct. He at- taches no hyphen to his name and knows no love save that for the land of his father’s father. His loyalty is unquestionable; he responds with fer- yor to any call which means the pre- servation of OUR land; even in the effort he regards as an honorable a- gent; he is ofttimes mistreated but despite this mistreatment, despite the discrimination, the hatred, the jeal- ousy, the oppression, as a unit and as a race The Negro is an American. —The Pittsburg Courier. ROOSEVELT’S RECORD AS THE PRACTICAL PEACE-MAKER. By Joseph Bucklin Bishop. White House he pursued one straight, consistent policy of internationa good-will, considerateness,—and preparedness. While he was presiden not an American rifle was fired in war. "Yet, there were seven critical occasions, when a presidential diplomac just a bit less firm, just a word less friendly, might have led us into war ‘Roosevelt handled each case so astutely that at the time the public did no fully realize the danger. Since he left the White House the records hav been fully brought to light, and we have reason to wonder at what wi escaped. Here is the record. One Peace Victory a year; won by dip lomacy. Great Britain. The first was with Great Britain, who, after the Klondike boom, claime a long strip of coast running south from Alaska. In Canada, feeling ra high. Roosevelt sent troops to occupy the territory, but he kept the ques tion out of Congress and avoided public discussion which would have starte hot words on both sides. After long negotiations he persuaded Great Britain to submit it to a Join Commission, three Americans and three British, thus giving the British ; fair chance to inspect and judge their own claim. The result was that th Lord Chief Justice of England, one of the British Commissioners, vote with the Amercans. Thus Roosevelt produced peace, fostered friendship, and kept the Alaskan strip. Germany. Venezuela defaulted in her debts to Germary and several other Euro. pean powers. To collect them, Germany persuaded some of these power: to join her in a blockade of Venezuela, and proposed to land troops. Roose pointed out that such a landing would violate the Monroe Doctrine, and pro posed arbitration. Germany refused. Then Roosevelt sent a quiet, verbal unpublished message to the Emperior that, unless he consented to arbitrate Dewey's fleet would sail in forty-eight hours to defend Venezuela, The Em peror’s consent came in thirty-six hours, with an invitation that Roosevel act as arbitraor. Roosevelt publicy paised the Emperor’s magnanimity, bu turned the case over to the Hague Tribunal of Arbitration. The public knew nothing of the secret ultimatum till years later when “The Life of John Hay’ was published. Thus, Roosevelt defended the Monroe Doctrine, kept peace saved the Kaiser’s pride, and made America respected. Japan. California was ablaze against the Japanese, excluding them from her schools, and protesting against coolie immigration. But our treaty guaran: teed both these privileges to the Japanese. Roosevelt here showed his deepest skill. For California, he secured a “‘gentlemen’s agreement” with Japan to keep the coolies at home. For Japan, he brought legal suits tc restore the school privileges to Japanese children. Japan realized Roose. velt was her friend and took pride in doing the graceful thing. California was satisfied. War had been openly discussed in Japan, but the menace melted before our public was aware of it, because of Roosevelt's prompt and fair action ‘Then, lest any foreigners should fancy that our friendly diplomacy was in: spired by weakness, Roosevelt ordered our whole battle-fleet to sail around the world, making a cordial call on Japan Such a round-the-world cruise by a full and equipped fleet had fever been done before. Roosevelt dd this in face of great opposition at home. But the world saw its meaning of preparedness. Japan saw, and respected. Santo Domingo, Cuba, Columbia, Morocco. Santo Domingo, revolution-torn, defaulted in her debts, and there was danger of European intervention, Roosevelt quietly persuaded her to ast for an American official to finance her customs, setting aside 55 per cent for foreign debts and 45 per cent. for herself Thus without landng a single soldier, Roosevelt saved the Monroe Doctrine again. When the young Republic of Cuba got into a revolution, Presiden Palma asked for our armed intervention, under the “Platt Amendment’ provision. But Roosevelt sent Secretary Taft to advise. The Cuban fac tions wanted him to stay, and troops were sent to support his authority But not a hostile shot was fired. ‘Thus Roosevelt clinched the friendship o' Cuba. ae When Panama declared its independence and gave us the right to dig the Canal, Columbia sent an army in ships to coerce Panama. But Roose- velt's warships were there first, and the Columbian general was advised tc sail back lest he endanger the lives of American citizens who were there Not a shot was fired. But Roosevelt saved the Canal. Europe was playing a big game in Morocco. The Sultan had a pe bandit, Raizuli, who captured an Ameican citizen, Perdicaris, and held him for ransom. Roosevelt had Secretary Hay send a cable—“Perdicaris alive or Raizuli dead.” Mr. Perdicaris was delivered the next day. Europe realized that there was an American President prompt to the minute when ‘ove American citizen was endangered. Russo-Japanese Peace and Nobel Peace Prize. Tt was Roosevelt who, alone among the Governments of the world, pu an end to the terrible war between Russia and Japan, at the right moment He proposed peace, and persuaded the two Nations to send their Com missioners here to Portsmouth. When they got into a deadlock over terms Roosevelt plunged in as the friend of both, and peace was signed. For this vast service to the world he was given the first Nobel Peacc Prize, Also he received from 250 of the most powerful men of Franc a signed tribute, not only for bringing the Russo-Japanese War to an end hut also for his staunch support of the principle of arbitration through Th Hague Tribunal on several other occasions. ‘The Leader in Arbitration. Tt was Roosevelt who first put this Nation on record in favor of th generat doctrine of Arbitration, as both a definite and a specific policy. 1 was Roosevelt who frst gave importance to The Hague Tribunal of Arbi tration by bringing before it a critical dispute between the United States anc Mexico, while Europe was still scoffing at the Peace Court it had created and followed this by persuading the Powers to bring the Venezuela ques tion before the same Court. It was Roosevelt who proposer the secon: Peace Conference at The Hague to complete the work of the first. Our Ablest Man is Needed for Peace. ‘These specifications prove that as a resolute Producer of Peace, th practical, straight-seeing prompt-acting Roosevelt towers above all those professional pacifists that belong to the class whom the Bible condemn: for repeating the empty words, “Peace, peace, when there is no peace.” For Roosevelt believes that “when there is no peace,” a strong, commor sense way must be found quickly to produce peace. He also believes tha when 9 foreign aggressor menaces our peace, it is more surely preserves by a righteous course baeked by courage, than by a vacillating course based on safety-first. ‘The Nations of Europe, remembering Roosevelt's mighty works fo peace, still rely on his firmness; and were he President today, he would bs The one man to whom Europe would turn in this awful hour as a truste: ceenectlor. If elected President, his unfailing diplomacy, high courage ani SGedom, may yet aid in bringing about an early and just settlement of th present European War, as he helped to bring about the termination of the i ae sn Personified Race Prejudice. ‘Mr. Thos. Frankson is a real estate dealer, who advertised in the news- papers and circulated literature, stat- ing that his properties were desirable because “Negroes would not be sold lots in his addition.” We cannot af- ford to vote for him. Remember him and vote for the fair minded and pe ~ | i unprejudiced American, Hon. Jame: A, Peterson for Lieut. Governor. Mr Frankson could not be depended upor to give all citizens their constitutiona rights. Vote for J. A. Peterson, no! only to repudiate Mr. Frankson but to elect as Lieut. Gov. a clean man. REMEMBER THIS MAN. THOMAS FRANKSON nf aD. | dus: “| aM THE TWIN CITY STAR ————————— PEACE-MAKER. HOTEL DALE Cape May, N. J. ¢ was President 1s a half-years in the icy of international he was president esidential diskdniee| ve led us into war. e the public did not | se the records have vonder at what we| Comfort and Elegance Without year; won by dip- Extravagance This Magnificent Hotel, Located In the Heart of the Most Beautiful ndike boom, claimed] Seashore Resort in the World, Canada, feeling ran t he kept the ques-| is replete with every modern improve- would have started) ment, superlative in construction, ap- pointments, service and refined pa- submit it to a Joint) tronage. Orchestra daily, garage, ‘ving the British a| bath-houses, tennis, etc., on premises, result was that the| Special attention given to ladies and mmissioners, voted| children. Send for booklet. stered friendship,— E. W. Dale, Owner. ———$—_—___ . | DEFENDERS OF THE FLAG. Hew the Colored Troops Fought In Battle of Port Hudson. Under the heading, “The Reason Why,” J. P. Prickett, writing of the valot of the colored soldiers just be fore 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 tmplored him not to dishonor the flag and bring reproach upon his ace by being recreant to duty. ‘This lowly representative of a despised peo ple 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 startight, ‘ood the black brigade, ‘Aa adown ‘the ranks the colonel strode and walking, silent prayed; Prayed that God might fill with patrict Beal each darkened soul and ight ‘Im each lowly breast a bright pathway to freedom's new birthright; % ‘That these newborn sons of freedom, tx ‘whos ewelling hearts and breasts Burned the memories of centuries of bondage and of wrong, Ta the morrow’s dreadful slaughter might ‘as heroes bear the tests ‘Im their race's vindication might be brave ‘and true and strong. Over onder in the moonlight fated out tare and bara. Here the biack brigade tn stlence stood beneath the stripes and stars, Over there were trained artill'rymen asleep by silent guns: ‘Here were loyal hearts in swelling breasts ‘of freedom’ newborn sons, Raised from chattelhood to manhood by the stroke of patriot pen, ‘Wond'ringly and sometimes doubting loyal hearts Tooked on to seo If these slaves and serfs and chattels, lift- ed to the plane of men, Im the shock of strife and battle won thelr right to liberty. oe 8 8 8 ee “Yee, I'll bring it back in honor, bear it bravely in the right Or beyond the mystic river tell to God the ‘reason why.” "Twas a horrid day of slaughter, and the ‘rash of shot and shell Told that men were bravely battling for the cause they loved #0 well. A shout, a cheer, a wild nseault—and then roast rien and tara Moated proudly from the ramparts where had waved the stare and bars, Bravely fought the dusky black brigade: | fn 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. Ab, beyond the silent river he’s reporting now to God. BUSINESS LEAGUE TO MEET AT KANSAS CITY, MO., AUG. 16 Executive Committee of National Body Accepts Local League’s Invitation. After a most careful consideration of the several invitations received from Gtfferent sections of the country for the next meeting of the National Ne- gro Business league we are authorized by the members of the executive com- mittee to announce that the league has Gecided to accept the invitation extend- ed by the Local Negro Business league of Greater Kansas City, Mo. The mesting will be held Aug. 16, 17 and 18 Tt appears that the Business league thas selected a most opportune time to hold tts meeting in Kansas City, for, as Mr. Fortune J. Weaver, president of the Kansas City Local league, says. these dates fit in just right, as the Ma- sons will hold thelr grand lodge tn Kansas City during the second week of August, and the National Medical association comes during the fourth week. ‘These two meetings, in addition to the Business league session, will offer the best posstble inducements to rall- reads to make special reduced fares and will afford delegates to the grand lodge and the Medical association an opportunity to attend some of the ses- fons of the Business league. ‘The executive committee has also de- cided that it will be most appropriate and fitting that the first night's ses- sion (Aug. 16) be devoted to memorial exercises in honor of Dr. Booker T. Washington, founder and frst presi dent of the National Negro Business league. 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