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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNESO HISTORIC SOCIETY fective Page VOL. 6 Single Copies 5 Cents "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. NEW CADET HEAD AT HAMPTON MAN OF BROAD SYMPATHIES "Big Brother" Trained Under General S. C. Armstrong and Loyal Worker For Nearly Twenty-five Years Successes Major Moton as Commandant. Knows How to Handle His People. By W. ANTHONY AERY. Hampton, Va.—"Big Brother!" This is the affectionate nickname which the Hampton institute students have for Allen Wadsworth Washington, now the associate commandant of cadets, who is officially known as Captain Washington and will be the successor of Major Robert R. Moton, who in turn is the well known principal elect of Tuskegee institute. Growing boys are keen judges of character, and whom they follow others do well to understand and appreciate. Some years ago it used to be said that if Hampton had done no more than train Booker T. Washington it would have paid for itself many times over. Recently the nation, especially the south, has been rejoicing that Major Moton, another distinguished graduate of Hampton, would soon take up Dr. Washington's heavy burden at Tuskegee. Today the friends of Hampton and of Negro education are rejoicing that another self made, Hampton trained man, Allen Washington, will become the commandant of cadets at Hampton, where he graduated in 1891, a product of the pioneer work of General Samuel Chapman Armstrong. Allen Washington came to the Hampton school, on the lower peninsula of Virginia, from Gloucester county, a CAPTAIN WASHINGTON. county which is well known on account of the large percentage of colored people who own their farms and their homes, law abiding and thrifty. They have won the respect of the best white people because of their industry and good character. Mr. Washington entered the Hampton institute night school and became what is called a "work student"—that is, he worked by day at manual labor and then went to school for two hours on five nights of the week. In 1889 he finished the harness maker's trade and then spent two years in the Hampton day school, academic department. After his graduation he was employed by day in the harness making shop and at night in the commandant's department. During the next year his time was equally divided between the harness shop and the commandant's office. Little by little he became more active in the disciplinary work and soon found his full stride in handling boys and handling them with sympathy and still with firmness. How does a colored man handle his own people? To answer this question so far as Captain Washington is concerned is to say that here is a man who is ready to explain to boys why it is necessary for them to obey certain rules; here is a friend and adviser who with all his kindness cannot easily be hoodwinked; here is an administrative officer who is willing to explain with calmness what is what and is then prepared to insist that boys must do their part to maintain the high standards which have characterized Hampton institute for nearly fifty years. Captain Washington is indeed a big brother to the 500 Negro and Indian boys who are being trained at Hampton for leadership in school teaching, farming and mechanical industries. He is friendly, but emphatic, in his administration of discipline. He is willing to put the facts squarely to boys, and he expects them to do their best. Even when he has to send away an occasional boy he gives the best kind of advice and has in this way started many boys on a higher path. Whether as a farmer, an oysterman, a harness maker, a disciplinarian or a trusted officer in some organization Allen Washington has always retained his native simplicity of speech, his sincerity and his spirit of racial good will. As an officer of the Hampton school Captain Washington has taken part in many educational and financial meetings which have been held to create new interest in Negro education. He has traveled far and wide, speaking on behalf of Hampton and the ideas of education for which Hampton stands. He knows southern conditions. STORY OF FIFTEEN CENTS GIVEN FOR AFRICA'S UPLIFT How Emily Sanford's Mite Paved Way For Great Missionary Work. At a meeting of the Texas foreign mission convention, held at Bryan, Tex., during a visit of the Rev. Dr. L. G. Jordan, corresponding secretary of the national Baptist mission board, the work of a two cent stamp in central Africa was related. After hearing the story the Rev. Mr. Littleton of Rockdale said in addressing the audience that he wished to make a statement and an offering. In the course of his remarks the Rev. Mr. Littleton said: "Two years ago Mrs. Emily Sanford, a member of our church, was taken very ill. While on what proved to be her deathbed she said to the members of her missionary circle, 'Here is 15 cents; please use it for Africa.' This 15 cents has been kept in the missionary box for two years, and now I want to give it to Dr. L. G. Jordan to use in the way he thinks best." Dr. Jordan accepted the 15 cents with thanks, but at the time did not see to what use he could put it except to deposit it in the common treasury. But while en route to headquarters he visited Olivet Baptist church in Chicago and in a sermon related the incident. At the close of the service a woman came forward and asked if she might use the 15 cents to buy cloth with which to make an apron, from the sale of which other aprons could be made until an "Emily Sanford fund" could be started. She made the apron and returned it to the church. Time passed on, and the incident was seemingly forgotten. A few months later Dr. Jordan returned to Chicago, and by a mere coincidence the apron came into his hands. It was sold for "missions" at auction in the Olivet church for 75 cents. This amount was given to Mrs. Jackson, the originator of the idea, to make other aprons to be sold. This was done until $7 was accumulated. By the aid of Mrs. Jordan, $3 or $4 worth of aprons were made for another trip to Texas. In October, 1918, en route to Texas to attend the general Baptist convention at San Antonio, he lost all baggage, including the last vestige of the "Emily Sanford" aprons. He told the story to the foreign mission board and asked that the hall in the proposed building for the school organized at Grand Bassa, west coast of Africa, by Miss Susie M. Taylor be known as the "Emily Sanford hall." On Wednesday night, Dec. 21, 1915, Dr. Jordan spoke in Mount Gillard Baptist church, Fort Worth, Tex., and again told of the "Emily Sanford fund"—how it was started, how all was lost and how he gave up. At the close of the talk a note was passed to Dr. Jordan which contained 50 cents. The note read: "I am the granddaughter of Emily Sanford. I inclose 50 cents to revive your apron project." Providentially, as on a previous occasion, Dr. Jordan stopped in Chicago en route home and again related the story of the 15 cents, and to his surprise the originator of the apron project, a Mrs. Jackson, was in the audience and again started to work on the apron matter. Dr. Jordan has requested that the women of the various missionary societies make 2,000 aprons, the sale of which will go to pay for the Emily Sanford hall at the Bible Industrial academy at Grand Bassa, west coast of Africa, of which Miss Susie M. Taylor and Miss Eliza L. Davis are principal and assistant principal, respectively. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION SMOKE THE RELIABLE SC SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR S Early Struggles and Subsequent Success of the Principal of the High Point (N. C.) Normal and Industrial School—Growth of Institution Founded by a New York Society. High Point, N. C.—North Carolina, like the other southern states, is contributing its part to the racial development. It has produced some strong, intellectual men, both in the professions and trades, and especially in the educational field. In the schoolRoom is to be found Professor Alfred J. Griffin, principal of the High Point Normal and Industrial school, which is one of the best in the state. It is doing a fine work for the development and training of the young people. This institution was started in 1890 by the New York yearly meeting of Friends. At its head was the Rev. Frank H. Clark of Massachusetts, who was one of the men who desired to help the race by contributing their ALFRED J. GRIFFIN. services to the training of the boys and girls. He remained with the institution about four years and resigned to return to his home, having placed the institution on a good footing. At this point the board of trustees saw fit to call into service a member of our race in the person of Professor A. J. Griffin. He took charge of the work in July, 1897, and when it was announced in the fall that school was ready more applied than could be accommodated. Professor Griffin, was born in Edgecomb county, N. C., and spent his early life, like most of the young men and boys, on the farm. It was soon after the close of the war. As soon as he was old enough he was placed in the country school by his parents, and it was soon discovered that he was a bright boy, capable of rapid advancement. After three years in the country school his parents sent him to the Tarboro high school. This was just twelve miles from his home, and he put his feet in the road and walked it. He would spend the week in Tarboro, but just as soon as school closed on Fridays he would start back home and remain until Sunday afternoon, and then he would walk back to school, bringing his food for the week with him. As soon as he was far enough advanced to teach a country school he taught in the summer, earning a little money, and by this means was able to enter St. Augustine's College institute, Raleigh, N. C. He remained in this school for five years, graduating in 1892 at the head of his class. It should be inspiring to the young people to know that Professor Griffin had a widowed mother, whose means were limited; hence he had to work his way through school. During his entire school life in St. Augustine he had few clothes, and he was kept busy patching them to make them last. When the time for his graduation came the other members of his class had new suits, and this young man had to have something new also, so he went to a nearby rag shop, bought a suit of clothes for $1.50 and paid a tailor $1.50 to trim them down to his size. A pair of secondhand shoes from a secondhand store, and then from the same rag store he purchased some underclothes. The clothes were all new to him, even if they had been used before. Rigged in clothing that had been used before, this young man stood up, the valedictorian of his class. So well old he do his work that the board at St. Augustine offered him a position at $25 a month, which he accepted and held for five years, when he was called to the High Point Normal and Industrial institute. The equipment consisted of five acres of land, one frame building and the principal's cottage. The cottage is the only building left of the older buildings. Taking hold of the work with a determination to win, Professor Griffin nineteen years ago went about to make improvements. He purchased ninety-two acres of land, erected two large brick buildings, one laundry, a workshop, one industrial building and carpenter shop. The literary course stands second to none. THE WIZARD OF CONCORD. Professor Frank Sanborn Values Free dom. More Highly. Then Worthy. dom More Highly than Wealth. Boston. — Professor Frank Sanborn of Concord, Mass., noted abolitionist and possibly the last of the men who became famous on account of the part they took against the slave trade in America, made a most timely speech to the delegates present at the recent session of the National Negro Business league held in this city. Mr. Sanborn received a most wonderful ovation when he arose to speak, for he is honored and revered by the colored citizens of Boston in a very marked degree. Mr. Sanborn said: "It has given me the greatest pleasure to hear these reports of the progress your people have made in the past fifteen years. But the feeling came over me as I sat on this platform as your guest that this is the time when perchance you may have use for advice from a very old man like me. "It has occurred to me that, as I heard to how great an extent some of you have progressed in getting material possessions, you should be warned that an accumulation of capital is as likely to be a vehicle for unrighteousness as it is for righteousness. I have in mind the coming to our city of Boston some months ago a moving picture exhibition whose exhibit was offensive and indecent in the eyes of all good people. I suppose more than $1,000,000 was behind its being made and exploited before the public. It was just such an accumulation of capital for unrighteousness as I before warned you of. So much money was represented, and of course that much power, that of the free press of Boston, which should have stood on the side of correcting such an offense against citizenship. There were but two papers outspokenly to protest against its continued exhibition. "I have been interested to hear what some of your men said who had profitably and shrewdly made money in real estate and chiefly in the rise of real estate values. Real estate does many times increase in value, but invariably it is because the city in which it is located has grown. And, as you come to think of it, you must realize that it is you yourselves, in your own town, who produce the very thing that increases your real estate values, for the nicer your town and the more upright it is the more people will want to come to that town and make it their home. "I desire to bring to your attention a report of a conversation which took place between Abraham Lincoln and a friend of his named Gillespie, from Kentucky, which I believe has never appeared in print. The two friends meet some sixty years ago, and the talk naturally fell upon the subject of slavery. Mr. Lincoln said to his friend, 'I am terribly afraid this slavery will spread to my state of Illinois and from there all through the north. I will tell you what I think causes the spread of slavery more than anything else. If a man of means has his property in the form of securities and bank deposits perhaps nothing much of his fortune will be known. If, on the other hand, a man has two or three slaves to follow him about the young men are apt to be impressed by the evidence of his wealth and by the fact that what he wants he gets. It may be only his slaves who are doing the work, and it is from their ownership and their labors that he has come to have means.' "Your race, you remember, was treated merely as representing only property. Your race was indebted to the immortal Lincoln and in some part to those persons with whom I was associated all my life. It was due to these things that the time came when you were no longer considered to be property, but as a race whose men were just as much men and should be just as free as any other race of men." Union Baptist Church in New Home The Union Baptist church in Philadelphia, Rev. Dr. Parks pastor, concluded a three weeks' program of exercises, dedicating its new edifice on Tuesday, May 16. The plot on which the building stands was purchased at a cost of $28,000. The new edifice is built of Holmesburg granite and terra cotta in the English gothic style. The Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell of New York preached the dedicatory sermon. READ THEP STAR, ITS NEWSY JUDGE SHENK ON PROPERTY RIGHTS BIG VICTORY FOR W. O. TYLER Case of a Trust Company Against H. L. Garrott Fails on Convincing Argument of Rising Young Los Angeles Attorney—Decision is of Farreaching Importance to the Colored Race. By CHARLES ALEXANDER. Los Angeles.—A distinguished and important service has been rendered the colored people of the United States by the Hon. John W. Shenk of the superior court of Los Angeles county, Cal. The man responsible for this service is Attorney Willis O. Tyler, a Harvard graduate and an expert on law cases involving property rights. Mr. Tyler won a great victory when he convinced Judge Shenk that his contention in the case of Title Guarantee and Trust company versus H. L. Garrott was correct. Mr. Tyler's forcible argument, his keen analysis of his opponent's briefs, his ample show of research in old English common law and decisions of courts throughout the ATTORNEY W. O. TYLER. United States, were convincing. Judge Shenk gave this case the closest attention and reviewed the briefs with great care. The court's decision will vitally affect thousands of real estate transactions throughout California, for it is the common practice of real estate dealers to insert in deeds restrictive clauses with a view to excluding certain classes of citizens. The property in question was conveyed by the Title Guarantee and Trust company to Pauline Kosanofska, by her to H. H. Wigger, and the latter conveyed the property to H. L. Garrott, a colored man. A provision incorporated in the deed was as follows: "Neither the said party of the second part nor her heirs or assigns shall or will * * * * sell any portion of said premises to any person of African, Chinese or Japanese descent." The guarantee company contended that the transfer to Garrott was in violation of the condition of the deed and worked a forfeiture. Suit was brought to secure the reconveyance of the property. Restraint on discrimination in violation of the constitutional rights of citizens "regardless of race, color," etc., rather than property restrictions was the point pressed by the defendant's lawyer. Mr. Tyler was born five miles from the city of Bloomington, Ind., July 19, 1880. He was educated at the Indiana State university. While in this institution he was a member of the Indiana-Illinois debating team and Indiana-Earlham debating team and was the winner of the state oratorical contest in 1901. He also represented Indiana university at the interstate oratorical contest at Des Moines, Ia., in 1901, when ten middle western states were represented, and was president of all the college debating societies in Indiana. He was peace pipe orator and class day committeeman and won a $500 gold prize for the best forensic argument on the "Solution of the Philippines Problem." He later graduated from the Harvard law school, where the old English ideas of common law principles only are taught. Mr. Tyler has earned his own way up to his present conspicuous position in the legal profession by his inherent will power. He started out on his own responsibility at the age of nine years and he has followed even the humblest occupations, doing what he could find to do in order that he might make his way through school. He has been in California for five years and during that time has handled some of the most important property litigations. He settled the Jones estate, valued at $100,000, with four or five conflicting interests, without litigation. At one time he was associated in the practice of law with B. F. Mosely of Chicago. The Hon. John W. Shenk, judge of department six of the superior court of Los Angeles county, handed down an opinion in the case of the Title Guarantee and Trust company versus H. L. Garrott in April, which is considered the most important ruling ever made by a judge in California, so far as the interest of colored people in matters of their right to acquire and possess property is concerned. SEGREGATION IN EDUCATION FOSTERS RACE PREJUDICE, 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 base of friendship with members of the dominant race than he could possibly have in a segregated school. A Test at 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 afternow—"Recollections of the Bancroft." The reported boom in yacht construction, unequaled in number for at least two decades, cannot be attributed directly to the war. SOCIAL NEWS EDITOR, Miss Clara Lucas. 506 Boston Block, Minneapolis. Minneapolis, Minn. NIC. 1873. RAILROAD MEN'S NEWS, Stephen Springer, Milwaukee Depot, Minneapolis. Send your notes to us by 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 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. Don't worry about the high cost of living! Eat at Radishes Young Onions CHICKEN PIE (Southern Style) Green Peas Douglass Salad Mashed Potatoe Strawberry Shortcake Tea, Coffee or Milk HARDIN WINS SUIT. James Hardin, former city detective, won his suit against the Police Relief Association. He became disabled while a member of the Police Department, and will receive pay from the time of dismissal till now. He will receive in addition a pension for life. Mrs. Margurite Field Lee is visiting her parents at Des Moynes, Ia. ing her parents at Des Moines, Ia. Judge Thomas Kneeland is a candidate for Justice Supreme Court. Judge Kneeland fought and helped defeat the Nimock's Inter-Marriage Bill and has always been fair in his treatment of the Negro. We should show our loyalty and appreciation by voting for Judge Kneeland. "JUNE BRIDES" Is G. L. Morrill's subject at the People's Church, New Garden Theatre, Sunday 10:30 A. M. NEW ZEA-LAND views, travel movies, organ. Mr. Phil. Nelson who has resided on the Pacific Coast for the past 6 years is again in the Twin Cities. MISS NANNIE H. BURROUGHS At Bethesda Church. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, head of National Training School for girls of Washington, D. C., will speak at Bethesda Baptist Church, Thursday evening, June 15th. MASS MEETING FOR MISS NANNIE H. BURROUGHS. There will be a Mass Meeting of the citizens of St. Paul in Union Hall, Kent St. and Aurora Ave., Monday night, June 12, to hear Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, Principal of The National Training School of Washington, D. C. Miss Burroughs visited St. Paul not many years ago and spoke in the old Capitol to a crowded house. As a speaker Miss Burroughs needs no introduction. She is a Christian worker whose worth and influence is recognized not alone in the United States of America but by the women in Foreign Countries. St. Paul Club women are especially urged to hear her Monday night. Admission to the meeting is free. A Freewill offering will be taken at the close of the meeting for the school Mr. Chas. Bellinger, Mr. Pr'jie Lewis and Dr. John Selby, three prominent business men of San Antonio, Tex. are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hardin, 1710 6th Ave. N. Mr. Bellinger has a son, Charles, who is attending St. Thomas College. He expects to purchase a residence here and will give his children the benefit of our instructors of learning. A reception was tendered them at Mr. Hardin's on Thursday evening, which was a pleasant affair. Mr. Hardin spent last winter in San Antonio and greatly improved his health. Mr. Saml' King of Findley Pl. died this week from heart failure. St. James A. M. E. Church has returned to their old location at 315 8th Ave. S. 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., Duluth, Minn. J. E. B. Atty. W. T. Francis is a candidate for the Legislature to represent the 38th District, St. Paul. He is a prominent Negro and honored citizen. The members of his race and several of his white friends are rallying to his support. He will, if elected, represent all the people of his district and will bring honor to his race, as the first Negro member of the Legislature from St. Paul. Don't fail to register on June 5 and 12th, if you want to vote at the Primary Election on June 19th. Mr. J. T. Dahl, the Shoe mechan of Seven Corners is going to win in the Aldermanic fight. He is the choice of the people of his ward. DR. BURTON OPENS OFFICE. Dr. W. Ellis Burton, a former resident of the "Twin Cities" has opened a modern dental office in Minneapolis, at 115 6th Ave. N., Room 2, between Lyndale and Aldrich Aves. Dr. Burton is a graduate of Northwestern 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 patronage. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Richardson of Duluth, Minn., are the happy parents of a handsome 6½ pounds baby-boy. SUNDAY FORUM MEETING. The Sunday Forum met last Sunday at St. Peter A. M. E. Church. There was a large crowd present, because of the attractive program. Exercises were opened with prayer by Chaplain W. H. Jenkins. Singing, The Forum Song. Report of critic and reading of current events. The Forum Chorus under Prof. W. C. Jeffrey rendert two appreciative selections. Mrs. Hattie Loomis Oliver sang to the delight of her hearers. Her ability as an accomplished singer is generally acknowledged. She was accompanied by Mrs. Ida Loomis. Mr. Ralph Watson, the only member of our race employed in the office of the Northwestern Consolidated Milling Co. gave a demonstration of the process of flour making. He showed exhibits of the wheat from the berry to the highest grade flour, explaining in detail the various changes during manufacture. Interspersed with flashes of wit and humor, he presented one of the most scientific exhibitions recently seen in recent date. Mr. Watson has an enviable position with his company as a qualified and trustworthy member of our race. Dr. Burton, the dentist, was introduced by Atty. R. Skinner. Dr. J. L. Titus made a few remarks. The meeting was a good one, due to the untiring efforts of Pres. W. M. Smith and his co-workers. Mr. R. J. Halloway, of Chicago, National Organizer of the Railroad Men's Benevolent Industrial Assn. had a successful trip to the Twin Cities, securing several members for the Assn. During his stay he was entertained by Mr. Joseph J. Duncan and Mr. Samuel Teal. He addressed a gathering of several ladies at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Hetin, and left Saturday for Omaha. Mrs. Roscoe Lewis left this week for a lengthy visit to Chicago and other points to visit relatives. Mr. Hamlet B. Rowe has charge of the Star during the absence of Editor Smith who left Sunday for Chicago with the Minnesota Delegation. 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 TWIN CITY STAR TO SEE ALL THE TWIN Send for a copy of the New The Twin Handsomest Booklet of Info and St. Paul Printed in four colors, on see and enjoy all the inter Minnesota's Two Great Cities time, at the least possible formation and pictures as w maps of Twin City interest These colored maps show Portion of Minneapolis, the the University Campus, "Minnetonka and White Be map shows the Twin Cities a territory 16 miles by 48 Lakes, Rivers and Parks, taining. A copy of this interesting any address on receipt of si A. W. Warnock, General Passenger Political Advertisement, prepared for which $5.00 is to be paid. SEE AND ENJOY THE TWIN CITIES for a copy of the New Picture Map Folder entitled Twin Cities 1916 Nest Booklet of Information About Minneapolis and St. Paul Published. In four colors, on finest paper. Tells how to enjoy all the interesting sights in and about Bata's Two Great Cities, in the least possible at the least possible expense. 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Tells how to see and enjoy all the interesting sights in and about Minnesota's Two Great Cities, in the least possible time, at the least possible expense. Contains new information and pictures as well as seven splendid colored maps of Twin City interest. These colored maps show attractively the Central Portion of Minneapolis, the Central Portion of St. Paul, the University Campus, "The Chain of Lakes," Lake Minnetonka and White Bear Lake, while the largest map shows the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs, a territory 16 miles by 48 miles, with their famous Lakes, Rivers and Parks. Most instructive and entertaining. Political Advertisement, prepared by H. B. Rowe, for Thomas E. West, for which $5.00 is to be paid. CANDIDATE FOR ALDERMAN From the Fourth Ward Tho. West, the well known Liveryman is a Candidate for Council, representing the Fourth Ward, and deserves the support of the Negro voters, as he has always been partial to their interest. Mr. West has been a resident of Fourth Ward 18 years. He is practical, conservative and if elected will work for the interest of the people and city. Tho. West, the well known Liveryman is a Candidate for Council, representing the Fourth Ward, and deserves the support of the Negro voters, as he has always been partial to their interest. Mr. West has been a resident of Fourth Ward 18 years. He is practical, conservative and if elected will work for the interest of the people and city. Resided in Minneapolis Thirty Years Occupation Attorney At Law. DONALD G. HUGHES Candidate W. D. WASHBURN, Candidate for Legislature, 31st District, Member of Legislature sessions of 1901, 1905, 1911, and the two extra sessions. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN JUSTICE SUPREME COURT Practiced law in State 36 years, member of Legislature 8 years. Always fair. Stands for order, impartial law enforcement and good Government. (Paid Advertisement) --- PETER H. 44 THOMAS E. WEST Paid Advertisement ALDERMAN FOURTH WARD Residence: 1369 Spruce Place Office: 419 N. W. Bank Bldg. OUR SOUTH SIDE FRIEND JOSEPH T. DAHL Candidate for Alderman Representing the Sixth Ward. Prepared by H. S. Hanson, Minne- apolis, for Gea. R. Smith, for which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. 4 GEORGE R. SMITH Republican Candidate for Renomination to Congress. Present Member from Fifth District. Formerly Judge of Probate Court, Hennepin County, and Member of State Legislature. Money to Loan at Verv Low Rates. AMERICAN LOAN CO.. 26 Washington Ave. So. 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 conducted entirely by Negroes. See their Ad and patronize them/ FINEST ESTABLISHMENT OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES. Twenty Elegant Steam Heated, Electric Lighted Rooms. Free Bath. Rates Reasonable. 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Bethesda Baptist Church. Rev. James M. Moss, President. W. W. Williams, Vice President. H. B. Lucas, Secretary. Miss Eva B. Walker, Treasurer. Roy Hooper, Chaplain. Wm. M. Jenkins, Counselor. Hezekiah Allen, Chairman of Membership Committee. 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 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. 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Forward all orders to AMES LODGE NO. 106, I. B. P. O. E. W. 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. ZION BAPSTIST CHURCH. 7th Ave. North and Hoag St. Rev. M. W. Withers, Pastor, Res. 2406 17 Ave. S. Phone Drexel 60 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. PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH. Cedar Street and Summit Avenue, LIBERAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFER. THE TWIN CITY STAR Defective fective Page A PLEA FOR BETTER CLUB-WORK. Mrs. Mary Mosely Withers. The following is an address, by Mrs. Mary Mosely Withers at the "Women's Clubs" get together meeting, on May 23, at St. Peter's Church. With eloquence of speech and deliberation, Mrs. Withers said: While we glean with joy, from observation and knowledge, the excellent work of uplift and betterment accomplished, and being performed by the Minnesota clubs, yet, in attempting to reason upon this topic, presented to me, "Is there a Future" for Minnesota, Clubs? allowing me to refer to an old adage, so often used by our late Booker T. Washington, that "What man has done, man van do." If this supposition be true, we may judge the future of Minnesota Clubs by the past; not that past however, which is unwise; but that which leads the suffering and death of Jesus Christ from the old Jerusalem to the "new" Jerusalem, where He ever liveth: Weighing the future by the past, — let us ask, — What have we done in the past? We have improved the sanitary condition of our cities, we have looked after the moral welfare of our young people, we have organized reading clubs for the benefit of the young indifferent class, who will not frequent the community library, we have brought about better management, etc. in our institutions for the physically feebled and incorrigible, we have brought about the establishment of a social settlement; and better than all, we have set men and women to "thinking" along paths to "lead" to the betterment of humanity. For as every material thing originates in the mind of some individual, this force i essential, (applause.) Now then, if we would solve this question, and get an answer without a remainder we must ask another: What are we willing to 'sacrifice' for the good of our fellow man?" (applause). This sacrifice depends not altogether upon the meeting to discuss some interesting topic, the noting of the excellency and importance of statements, the re-election and election to offices, nor for any mechanical or external form; but rather it hinges upon the fact, that there must and shall be a sacrifice of time, energy and sympathy, which means that we are facing a great problem, of managing a great Municipality. (applause) This municipality consists of various qualities of the human kingdom; first, as a group of women in these clubs, we encounter genuine common sense, coupled with refinement; there is a chance in which the spirits of the women may be fused together by common ideals, and associated club work, which stands for that great big word "UNION" (applause), which means strength and a community spirit, which wins! (applause). Secondly we encounter in this same community, that element, who treat with the uttermost hostility, the very name of the "breedings of etiquette," who will not conform, (due to a lack of knowledge of these things) to the proper manner of living; there is a call to the clubs to enlighten; we encounter roughness, to the degree of vulgarity; there is a call to the clubs to influence; (applause). Thirdly, we encounter the vicious class. There is a call to lift up. In every organization of life, for the betterment of humanity, the city, the state, the nation, has made it possible that the world possess the full minded, the higher nature, in order for nothing less, nothing more, than that these minds and natures are to be instrumental in lessening the differences about them. Our Lord and Savior made you to differ, that you should do so. And if we would hold up in full view of the masses the universal motto, which rings out upon the tongue of every nation, "United we Stand", (minus the phrase), divided we fall, (applause) if we are to single out of the human race individuals for especial rank in this organization, or in any other, it must be those, who can not only prove the high standard of their morals, but it must be those who can prove the development of their faculties, and a firm control of their temperaments by the high achievement, either of theory, or by the greatest of all school masters, the "Self" making or experience. Thus there "is" a "future" for the Minnesota" clubs. (applause.) A very wise man once said "there is no new thing under the sun; and there has been so much done, that there may be little left to do." If this be true, you as an organization, can at least rally more women to your standard, exert yourselves more, and with God's help make the future of Minnesota clubs so bright with the lamp of exertions that the illumination, will extend far and wide." (applause). Mrs. Withers, the wife of the Rev. M. W. Withers, has not only assisted in the betterment of humanity by speech, but she has assisted and accomplished much good wherever she has been, as an ardent church worker and teacher, as well as being well known in both North and South as an earnest, consistent Christian, with a character that is above approach. Mrs Withers though at present, is not affiliated with any of the women's organizations, is still in the fight with our other good women, in the good fight of uplift. SEN. MOSES E. CLAPP. 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 whitnevi vto.Hr rights. He tore down the segregation signs in Washington and went on record 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. A. H. MAYOR WALLACE G. NYE, The City of Minneapolis, with its 350,000 inhabitants has been honored in the past $3\frac{1}{2}$ years by having for the chief executive the honorable Wallace G. Nye. To govern a city of this size is no small matter; to please every one is beyond human possibilities, no matter how fairly and adroitly he may have managed the affairs of the city we expect some dissatisfaction. However; I believe the majority of the fair and liberal minded public will agree, that we have, during Mayor Nye's tenure of office; enjoyed a sane and fair management of municipal affairs. He has been the people's Mayor in words, deeds, and actions. The most insignificant citizen, irrespective of nationality or political affiliation, can always secure an audience with Mayor Nye, and be assured just and affaillable treatment. Mayor Nye took the most drastic stand against the showing the film "The Birth of a Nation," his condemnations of this picture was greater than any mayor T. H. J. Political advertisement prepared by H. B. Rowe for T. J. Skellet, for which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. Mr. Thomas J. Skellet is a candidate for the council representing the Third Ward. He has served as Alderman and his record is one of which he is proud. Mr. Skellet came to Minneapolis 27 years ago, then a boy of sixteen. He worked in the sawmills, at THE TWIN CITY STAR 1920 Candidate for Re-Election in the U. S. until the public clamored 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 unfavorably censored by Mayor Nye and which proved a financial flasco 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—impartial treatment, and an enjoyment of our civil and human rights. As was said of the immortal Lincoln, Mayor Nye "Wears honor without 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 prosperous City. Hamlet B. Rowe. WARREN F. BARR. Warren F. Barr, an ex-member of the City Council will come back. He seeks the nomination for Alderman of the Twelfth Ward. He has done much to make the suburban sections of this city the models of road improvement. Mr. Barr stands for the improved methods for paving, lighting, sewerage and transportation. He is interested in adequate schools, libraries and play-grounds. He believes in equality for all citizens. A vote for him means—a progressive city. tended school and became a book-keeper. In this position he developed his business nature and entered business 15 years ago. Today he is a factor in the transfer and moving business and is recognized as one of the leading characters among the men who made Minneapolis. He is a man of philanthropic temperament, and has been consistent in all measures concerning the working men. In particular, he has shown his interest in the charitable institutions of this city. While in the Council, he was Chairman of the Industrial Home Committee, a member of the Board of Charities and Corrections and was appointed by the late Mayor Haynes, a member of the Workhouse Committee. Mr. Skellet is due much credit for the efficient system under which the poorer classes of this city are taken care of. His offices are located at 201 5th St. So., and he is one of the men who stand to safeguard the rights of the people on all measures. He has done much for the Negro citizens, both individually and collectively. He solicits the votes of all citizens, on his record as an experienced and faithful representative — supporting only those things which are destined to develop and conserve the moral, civic and commercial resources of the great city of Minneapolis, with which he is thoroughly familiar. --- 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 Sollicits You. Pairenage. SPECIAL SAMPLE SHOES. POPULAR PRICED SHOE REPAIRING. WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT. Men's Sewed Soles ... 75c Ladies Sewed Soles ... 65c Men's Nailed Soles ... 50 and 60c Rubber Heels, ... 40c Ladies' and Boys' nailed soles ... 40c SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1424 Washington Avenue South. Office, Nic. 1963 Res. Celfax 1638. DR. J. H. REDD, Physician and Surgeon. 111 80, 6TH ST. Minneapolis, Minn. DR. W. H. WRIGHT. DENTIST. Phone Nic. 1963 111 So. 6th St Minneapolis, Minn. T. S. Center 4639. WALFRID WESTMAN Photographer 1425 Washington Ave. So. Minn. SIX GOOD REASONS Why You Should Join The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. 1. It teaches that race prejudice is the most evil thing in the world today and that "Jim Crow" cars, race segregation, anti-intermarriage laws and all other manifestations of it are unchristian and cruel efforts of the stronger to oppress the weaker. 2. It combats in the courts, state legislatures, the Halls of Congress, the government departments and everywhere the spirit of persecution against the Colored People which grows out of race prejudice. 3. It aims to bring about such a healthy public sentiment in this land that Colored People will be accorded all their social, civil and political rights and will receive exact justice in all the relations of life. 4. It believes in and teaches the doctrine of the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man, and the equality of all races in our American civilization. 5. It aims to uphold the honor of our women by opposing the passage of anti-race inter-marriage 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 therby helping to make human brotherhood a reality and not a fiction Send One Dollar to the undersigned and join in this great work. Gale P. Hilyer, Secretary. 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 Preproof. On account of the extreme cold weather, and having still a good assortment of Fall and Winter SUITINGS AND OVERCOATINGS $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. R. N TRAVIS, Prop. Walters, 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 afternoon and Evening KEYSTONE BUFFET and CLUB CAFET 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. 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 3RD AVE. 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 MODERN 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-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. 1914 James A. Peterson of Minneapolis is a candidate for the Republican Nomination for Lieut. Governor. He is a native of Wisconsin and a lawyer of recognized 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 segregation or racial discrimination, and is an advocate for "Equal rights for all." Atty. Peterson was one of the candidates for Governor in 1914. He did not get the nomination, but supported Hon. W. E. Lee, the nominee of the Republican party. He recently withdrew 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 Minnesota and as presiding officer of the Senate; he would maintain, that harmonious organization necessary for the advancement of Minnesota's interests, regardless of party lines, mindful of the progress of our great State and his duty as a citizen. $5,000 in Cash and Premium Awards to Women, Men, Girls, Boys, Societies and Churches for distributing the Printed Key, and the ANTI-RACE Hatred—By Law Bill—the absolute secret to solve the Race Problems. WANTS | | , Defective Pa: a saa mapatatanpenenepntngaere:tiimenereupumensuitsoatiinin THE TWIN C.7Y STAR > PUBLSHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 305—So. Fifth Street. Minneapolis, Minnesota. ‘Matered tm the Post Office at Min- meapelis as second class matter. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS [ n ASSOCIATION | MINNESOTA EDITORIAL ASSN. ‘Teo Subscribe Is To Pay. ‘Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. 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He will get the Negro vote. Now that he needs our support, let us rally to his aid in time of need. Prepared by Dr. Thomas T. War- ham, and circulated by Ernest Malm- berg, Secretary, 418 Masonic Temple, for which $10.00 is paid. > aa ¢ FOR MAYOR DR. THOMAS T. WARHAM. Tam a strong advocate of more and better schools, built on safe and sanitary grounds. I am for more playgrounds, especially at or near schools in the congested district ; also for more branch li- braries. I am in’ favor of a Civil Service Law that will give a res- ident of the city of Minneapolis the preference in the matter of employment. I believe in a well trained, well paid and efficient Fire and Police Department, that will realize their responsibility in protecting lives and property. I believe that any ordinance granting public service corpora- tion a franchise should be so drawn as to fully protect the citizens and that the advice of ex- peste should be sought in the ing of such ordinance. If nominated and elected, I will enforce all laws without fear or favor. ROOSEVELT’S RECORD AS THE PRACTICAL PEACE-MAKER. By Joseph Bucklin Bishop. SRR eS ee ee ee, ee ee ee ae ee ee ee White House he pursued one straight, consistent policy of international good-will, considerateness—and preparedness. While he was president not an American rifle was fired in war. Yet, there were seven critical occasions, when a presidential diplomacy 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 not fully realize the danger. Since he left the White House the records have been fully brought to light, and we have reason to wonder at what we 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, claimed a long strip of coast running south from Alaska. In Canada, feeling ran high. Roosevelt sent troops to occupy the territory, but he kept the ques- tion out of Congress and avoided public discussion which would have started hot words on both sides. After long negotiations he persuaded Great Britain to submit it to a Joint Commission, three Americans and three British, thus giving the British a fair chance to inspect and judge their own claim. The result was that the Lord Chief Justice of England, one of the British Commissioners, voted with the Amercans. Thus Roosevelt produced peace, fostered friendship,— and kept the Alaskan strip. Germany. Venezuela defauled in her debts to Germany and several other Euro- pean powers, To collect them, Germany persuaded some of these powers 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 Roosevelt act as arbitraor. Roosevelt publicy paised the Emperor's magnanimity, but 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 to 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 never 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. | Sante Domingo, revolution-torn, defaulted in her debts, and there was ‘danger of European intervention. Roosevelt quietly persuaded her to ask 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, President 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 of Cuba. ‘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 to 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 pet 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 one American citizen was endangered. Russo-Japanese Peace and Nobel Peace Prize. It was Roosevelt who, alone among the Governments of the world, put 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 Peace Prize. Also he received from 250 of the most powerful men of France a signed tribute, not only for bringing the Russo-Japanese War to an end, but also for his staunch support of the principle of arbitration through The Hague Tribunal on several other occasions. ‘The Leader in Arbitration, Tt was Roosevelt who first put this Nation on record in favor of the general doctrine of Arbitration, as both a definite and a specific policy. Tt was Roosevelt who frst gave importance to The Hague Tribunal of Arbi- tration by bringing before it a critical dispute between the United States and 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 second 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, the practical, straight-seeing prompt-acting Roosevelt towers above all those professional pacifists that belong to the class whom the Bible condemns for repeating the empty words, “Peace, peace, when there is no peace.” For Roosevelt believes that “when there is no peace,” a strong, common sense way must be found quickly to produce peace. He also believes that when a, foreign aggressor menaces ‘our peace, it is more surely preserved by a righteous course backed by courage, than by a vacillating course based on safety-first. ‘The Nations of Europe, remembering Roosevelt's mighty works for peace, still rely on his firmness; and were he President today, he would be the one man to whom Europe would turn in this awful hour as a trusted counsellor, If elected President, his unfailing diplomacy, high courage and wisdom, may yet aid in bringing about an early and just settlement of the present European War, as he helped to bring about the termination of the 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 ct wa earn Ty + _— Hen ma r { | | } unprejudiced American, Hon. James A. Peterson for Lieut. Governor. Mr Frankson could not be depended upon to give all citizens their constitutional rights. Vote for J. A. Peterson, not only to repudiate Mr, Frankson but to elect as Lieut. Gov. a clean man. REMEMBER THIS MAN. ‘THOMAS FRANKSON Create ae sae, ‘ sist ii : [ ese a 1 THE TWIN CITY STAR PEACE-MAKER. HOTEL DALE Cape May, N. J. ie was President 1s a half-years in the icy of international he was president esidential apices ave led us into war. ¢ the public did not se the records have wonder 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 ° at he kept the ques-| is reptete with every modern improve- 1 would have started) ment, superlative in construction, ap 7 ,_.| pointments, service and refined pa- submit it to a Joint! tronage. Orchestra daily, garage giving the British a/ bath-houses, tennis, etc., on premises result was that the| Special attention given to ladies and ommissioners, voted] children. Send for booklet. ostered friendship,— E W. Dis Genes, a | | : | | : | : i HENRY RINES Candidate for the Republican Nomin ation for State Treasurer. Mr. Rines has been in public life many years and has a legislative re ‘cord which has won him many friends thruout the state. He has stood squarely for the interests of the peo- ple. He was county auditor of Kana. Dec county for ten years, after which he served eight years in the legisla. ture, being Speaker of the House in the 1913 session and made an unusual record as an efficient and economical public official. He was recently elected & district delegate to the Republican Seti) convention by a large major ‘Two years ago he was a candidate for state auditor and came within a few hundred votes of receiving the nomination against one of the strong est men of the state. His long public service has made Mr, Rines thoroughly familiar with state government and he is well equipped both by training and character, to fill the office of state treasurer. The more important laws of which Mr. Rines was the author are: The five per cent gross earnings tax law, whict is now producing annually over one million dollars additional revenue fo1 the state; the act repealing the ol¢ mineral lease law, which the late Gov Johnson stated in a campaign spec would save the state school funds millions of dollars. Mr. Rines is a resident of Mora Kanabec county, and has lived in this state 43 years. He is married and has a family. BUSINESS LEAGUE TO MEET AT KANSAS CITY, MO., AUG. 16 Exeoutive Committee of National Body ‘Accepts Local League's Invitation, After a most careful consideration of the several invitations recelved from Gifferent 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 decided to accept the invitation extend. ed by the Local Negro Business league of Greater Kansas City, Mo. The meeting will be held Avg. 16, 17 and 18. It appears that the Business league has selected a most opportune time to hold its meeting in Kansas City, for, a8 Mr, Fortune J. Weaver, president of the Kansas City Local league, says these dates fit in just right, as the Ma sons will hold their grand lodge tp 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 leaue session, will offer the’ best possible inducements to rail- roads 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- stons of the Business league. ‘The executive committee has also de- ‘clded that {t will be most appropriate and fitting that the first night's ses- sion (Ang. 16) be devoted to memorial exercises tn honor of Dr. Booker TT. Washington, founder and frst prest- dent of the National Negro Business league. 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