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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA fective Page VOL. 6 Single Copies 5 Cents ABLE STUDENT IN RESEARCH WORK Professor Aggrey Wins His Spurs at Columbia. WRITES ON MANY SUBJECTS Instructor at Livingstone College Spends Profitable Time in Studies at Famous New York University—Makes Good Impression on Both Faculty and Students at Summer School. By JOHN E. BRUCE "GRIT." Professor J. E. K. Aggrey of Livingstone college, Salisbury, N. C., who during the vacation season was a summer student at Columbia university, has been giving the faculty and his fellow students in this great university some tangible evidences of the truth of Dr. Arthur MacArthur's statement—vis. "The Negro is born to scholarship." Professor Aggrey's industry as a student, his splendid optimism, his large faith in God and in himself and his dogged determination to excel in whatever he undertakes to do have won for him the respect and admiration of his professors and his fellow students, many of the latter being southern white men and women who gladly acclaim the force of his genius and scholarship. In appreciation of his ability as a clear thinker and of his intimate knowledge of the habits and customs of the people of the west coast of Africa, of whom he himself is a native son, having been born on the Gold Coast, which has produced many able and capable men, such as J. Menah Savbah and Casey Hayford, lawyers of the first rank in the colony, his instructor in sociology, Professor F. H. Gldings, selected him during the recent session of the classes to submit a thesis for the seminar course in sociology. He selected as his theme "Liberia—A Brief Sociological Study." which was a comprehensive and illuminating discussion of the social, religious, industrial and commercial customs of the Liberians. Professor Aggrey cited many instances to show the great humanity of the native African, his high moral character, his respect and reverence for native law, his keen sense of justice, his respect for womanhood, detestation of strong drink and his devotion to his marital vows. Rape, divorce and lynching are unheard of on the west coast save as the news of these things is brought into Africa by the American or English papers. Another thesis submitted by Professor Aggrey before his class in psychology, of which Professor Bisch is instructor, was, "Course In Educational Psychology and Advanced Course For Supervisors, Principals and Physicians;" also an intensive study in the diagnosis and treatment of exceptional children and men. On the study in eugenics the professor showed, quite to the satisfaction of his hearers, that the Africans have the larger knowledge of eugenics—a science as old as their civilization. He alluded to the work of the Poro and Bunda societies, which is scientifically exact to the smallest detail. For a thousand years or more the African people have known and appreciated the value of eugenics and have practiced it in the development of men and women who are as physically perfect as it is humanly possible for them to be. There are no insane or inebriate asylums, no homes for the feeble minded children or adults on the west coast of Africa because they are not needed. Miss Mary Kingsley, who lived among the Africans and in whose honor the African society of London was organized, it is said, was so favorably impressed with the splendid work which the black women of the Bunda society were doing that she sought to become identified with it. But this had to be denied her because she was white. No white man or woman possesses any first hand knowledge of the methods employed by either of these societies to give sound and healthy bodies to human beings. John C. Calboun, who at his birth was attended by a black midwife and nursed at the breast of a black mammy, had more brain and more personal magnetism than a dozen Tom Dixons or ex-Governor Bleases. There's a reason, but we won't tell. It is gratifying to know that a member of the race has made such an enviable record in one of the greatest universities in this country that not only Smoke "SIGHT. DRAFT" The Reliable 5c Cigar. his classmates, but his professors, look upon him as an exceptional man, a painstaking and industrious student, a modest and refined gentleman, whose quiet and unassuming manners are indications of greatness and mental powers of a rare order. Professor Giddings in a letter to the writer of this article, speaking of Mr. Aggrey, says: "He is a man of ability and ideas. His record at Columbia has been excellent. He should do important work for his race. I shall be much disappointed if he does not." I think I can safely tell this distinguished author and educator that he will not be disappointed in this particular young African if his life be spared, for he has mapped out his work, and nothing save the grim reaper will prevent him from doing it, and doing it well. PETER H. SCOTT SPEAKS FOR RACE. Tuskegee Institute Secretary Reassures Nation of Our Loyalty to the Flag. Tuskegee, Ala.—When informed by an Associated Press representative of the recent killing of twelve Negro soldiers, Emmett J. Scott, secretary of the Tuskegee institute, called attention to the fact that eighteen years ago, when war was declared with Spain, the late Booker T. Washington, principal of Tuskegee institute, called upon the Negro people of the United States, and particularly upon Tuskegee graduates and former students, to volunteer for service in defense of their country. Hundreds of Negroes followed this advice. Secretary Scott states that there are a dozen or more Tuskegee graduates and former students in Mexico as members of the various colored regiments. "Negroes," he states, "will rally to the defense of their country now as they have always done." As the first American soldier to lose his life in Mexico, March 24 of this year, was a Negro, so the first man killed in the Revolutionary war was a Negro. The Negro people take pride in the fact that it was the charge of Negro troops at San Juan hill in the Spanish-American war that turned the tide there and that Negroes have fought bravely in every war in which this country has engaged. The Negro was with Jackson at New Orleans, with Perry on Lake Erle, and 180,000 Negro soldiers served in the civil war. "The Negroes of this country," he states, "will be no less patriotic in the Mexican campaign of 1916 than in former periods of stress and storm. The Negro possesses a patriotism that rises above injustices and wrongs. He is an American through and through. The president will find no hyphenates among us. The Negro has never faltered in defense of his country. He will not falter now. If President Wilson desires to employ sturdy Negroes to defend the flag he can be assured that a hundred thousand and more are at his disposal." Baptists to Meet at Kansas City, Me. The National Baptist convention, of which the Rev. Dr. E.? Jones of Vicksburg, Miss., is president, will hold its annual meeting at Kansas City, Mo., for six days, beginning Wednesday. Sept. 6. The executive committee meets in Vicksburg, Miss., June 14, to arrange the program for the Kansas City meeting. Opposite Views Nell—Papa says that it's "Come easy, go easy" with money. Do you find it so, Jack? Jack—Not on your life! I always found that it came hard—and it certainly seems hard to see it gol-Judge. Isn't This Rough? Ella—A poet wrote a sonnet on my face the other day. Stella—Did he write it on the lines? SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR HAMPTON TRADE SCHOOL RESULTS OPEN FIELD FOR BUSINESS 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 gences, nine boats and launches, twenty screens, four fire sets and 128 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 free 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. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS WIELDS GOOD INFLUENCE Session Recently Held at Vicksburg, Miss., Was a Big Success. Vicksburg, Miss.—The recent eleventh annual meeting of the Sunday school congress held in this city for five days was a distinct benefit to the public generally and to the religious institutions and Christian workers in particular. Secretary Henry Allen Boyd's report showed that twenty-one states were represented and that a decided increase in numbers and finance was noticeable throughout the jurisdiction of the congress. Throughout the week, from the time the delegates arrived and the eleventh annual session was opened up to the close, there was Sunday school work for every department from the cradle roll and home departments through the intermediate, primary, advanced, junior and organized classes. The papers presented during the general session, which attracted widespread attention, were requested to be reproduced in the various journals issued by the publishing board. Each afternoon the fourteen various departments under their special selected conductors and assistants held forth in the various churches of all denominations. Unusual interest was manifested by the workers, who were intent upon getting every scrap of information that would be helpful to them in their work. The most largely attended departmental meetings were the Bible study conference, under Drs. John E. Ford of Jacksonville, Fla., and William Hicks of Meridian, Miss.; the B. Y. P. U., under the direction of Rev. S. R. Prince, D. D., corresponding secretary of the B. Y. P. U. board of Fort Worth, Tex.; the superintendents, under the direction of H. W. Russell of Atlanta, Ga., and S. H. Johnson of Nashville, Tenn., with the advanced teachers, conducted by Mrs. M. A. B. Fuller of Austin, Tex.; E. L. Cunningham of Lexington, Ky., and Leroy R. Russell of Fort Worth, Tex. While it was true that these led in attendance and had the largest enrollment each afternoon, the other departments shared a like interest both from their departmental conductors and gave evidence to the Sunday school workers of their devotion and conscription to the service. The home department, though new, under the direction of Miss Morgan, received perhaps what the workers concluded the most substantial attention that has been noticeable in eleven years. The missionary conference, under Drs. Hubbard of Ocean Springs and Lancaster of Jacksonville. Fla.; the Metokas and Galedas, under the direction of Dr. R. M. Reddick of Atlanta. Ga.; Mrs. L. B. Fouse of Lexington Ky., and Miss L. U. Chambers of Plekens, Miss., with the National A. F. cadaets, under General W. H. Crawford and Lieutenant General Harry H. Lott all showed real merit. WISE LAUDS WASHINGTON. Taught Our Democracy Much Needed Lesson. Lesson Noted Rabbi. Of the many high tributes paid to the memory of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington by men of both races and of all walks of life the following, by Rabbi Stephen S. Wise of New York, is a masterpiece. He says: "Washington was a great educator in that he never forgot that he was dealing with human material—that he was commissioned of God, not so much to fill men's minds with knowledge as to help them to fulfill their own lives. He gave to his people something more precious than gold—the knowledge that the art of service and the part of leadership are complementary terms. "Washington dared to proclaim to his newly freed people that freedom was not a thing of flat or proclamation, but must be wrought out of their own souls. Statesman was he, who sounded the note of service to a race which, after centuries of oppression, inevitably longed to hear its rights urged and stressed. He realized that hand in hand with every advance made by his race must go a corresponding gain in the good will of the white race. "This great American taught our democracy a lesson which it needs to learn, lest it cease to be. He taught us that the greatest thing in life is self forgetful service. Drunk as we are with things, intoxicated as we are with the passion of self satisfaction and self aggrandizement, let us not forget the lesson taught by the life of this man in his quiet strength and fine dignity—how great a thing is the selfless service of a cause. "Let the Negro remember that the color line vanishes in the presence of real greatness. Let the Negro ever bear in mind that, while an entire race cannot seek protection under the shadow of one great name or ten great names, a race, like a man, must stand upon its own feet and not upon the shoulders of a single man." NEW MOVEMENT FOR EDUCATION ABLE LEADERS IN THE WORK Much Encouragement Given Effort to Organize Students' Club by Members of the Lexington Avenue Branch of the Young Women's Christian Association. By N. BARNETT DODSON. BY N. BARNETT DODSON. Brooklyn—The movement recently started in this city to form an organization to be known as the Students' club is succeeding admirably. The aim of the promoters is to have all the girls in the various high schools unite in one body for mutual self help so as to more effectively accomplish their work as students and also as a preparation for the larger and more responsible duties which await them as teachers and leaders in other lines of race advancement. The movement here is headed by Mrs. Addie W. Hunton, special worker MRS. ADDIE W. HUNTON. for the general Young Women's Christian association and other W. Y. C. A. workers officially connected with the Lexington avenue branch of the association. The preliminary work has been carefully done and a permanent organization has been formed with a large membership. The officers of the Students' club are: Miss Edna James, president; Miss Theresa Brooks, vice president; Miss Ida Collins, secretary; Miss Lucy Lark, assistant secretary, and Miss Thelma Marshall, treasurer. As soon as the club outlines the various phases of its work it will further increase its membership by having all the other girls of the grammar schools become members. Maude Bulkley, secretary of girls' work at the Lexington avenue branch; Mrs. A. W. Hunton, Miss Chase, Mrs. R. P. Hamlin and others have given the girls splendid encouragement in their efforts to put the Students' club on a substantial footing. Mrs. Hunton is the wife of International Secretary W. A. Hunton. She is one of the most capable and best known of the women of our race engaged in the Young Women's Christian association work. Mrs. Hunton has been holding parlor meetings in the interest of the Y. W. C. A. in this city for several weeks, through which much interest in the association has been created. Among one of such meetings to be held at various times during the month of June will be that scheduled for June 16 at 1621 Pacific street. The Students' club movement has not only met with a hearty response from the girls, in whose interest it is being fostered, and the parents of many of the members of the club are showing unusual activity and have voluntarily offered to co-operate with Mrs. Hunton and the other leaders to make the Students' club a potent factor in the life of the community. Aside from the parlor conferences a mammoth mass meeting will be held at Memorial hall on Sunday, June 25. With such co-operation as mentioned above and with such able and experienced leaders as the club has it must succeed. It is believed that no movement within recent years having for its object the personal welfare of so many girls possesses such qualities for accomplishing so much real good as is true of the Students' club of Brooklyn. MEETING OF CLUBWOMEN. National Body to Hold Biennial Session at Baltimore In August. The tenth biennial meeting of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, Mrs. Booker T. Washington president, will be held in Baltimore for five days, beginning Sunday, Aug. 6. The sessions will be held in the Bethel A. M. E. church. Clubwomen all over the country are making ready for the coming convention of enthusiastic workers for racial advancement. The slogan of the women is "On to Baltimore," their watchword is "Service," and their loyalty is centered in the efforts and ideals of their chieftain, Mrs. Washington. Miss Anna Jones of Kansas City, Mo., is chairman of the program committee. She is working zealously to have the best program since the inception of the organization. There will be an interesting symposium on woman suffrage, and there will be representatives from several of our national bodies who will make reports—namely, the National League on Urban Conditions, the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, per W. Butler Wilson, Esq.; the Young Women's Christian association, per Misses Bowles and Plynox, and the Women's Christian Temperance union. Other features of the program will be a report by Mrs. Mary B. Talbert of Buffalo, vice president at large, on her transcontinental trip, when in eleven states she delivered a thrilling message to the women of our race. The following named persons are among the notables who are to be heard at the coming meeting: Mrs. Joanna Snowden Porter, Chicago; Mrs. Eva Monroe, Illinois; Mrs. M. C. Lawton; Mrs. Alice M. Dunbar, Delaware; Mrs. Gertude Ball, Lexington, Ky.; Mrs. D. M. Butler, Mississippi; Mrs. Norris Clarke, Virginia; Mr. W. T. Johnson, Virginia; Mrs. L. A. Moorer, South Carolina; Mrs. Lizzie B. Bouse, Kentucky; Mrs. Dean Jackson, Rhode Island; Mrs. Lillian Bagnall, Michigan; Mrs. S. W. Layton, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Lena Harris, Pennsylvania; Miss M. A. Powell, Wisconsin; Mrs. Ethelyn Collins, Ohio; Miss Judith Horton, Oklahoma; Miss C. N. Doge, California; Miss L. C. Snowden, Kentucky; Mrs. Woodland, Texas; Mrs. R. L. Smith, Texas, and Mrs. J. M. Arter, West Virginia. Mrs. W. T. Francis of St. Paul is chairman of the publicity committee. 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 different sections of the country for the next meeting of the National Negro Business league we are authorized by the members of the executive committee to announce that the league has decided to accept the invitation extended by the Local Negro Business league of Greater Kansas City, Mo. The meeting will be held Aug. 16, 17 and 18. It appears that the Business league has selected a most opportune time to hold its 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 Masons will hold their grand lodge in 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 possible inducements to railroads to make special reduced fares and will afford delegates to the grand lodge and the Medical association an opportunity to attend some of the sessions of the Business league. The executive committee has also decided that it will be most appropriate and fitting that the first night's session (Aug. 16) be devoted to memorial exercises in honor of Dr. Booker T. Washington, founder and first president of the National Negro Business league. Further announcements regarding the forthcoming meeting of the National Negro Business league will be made from time to time through the press and by the officials of the league. 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 aftward—"Recollections of the Banerofts." READ THE STAR, ITS NEWSY SOCIAL NEWS EDITOR, Miss Clara Lucas, 506 Boston Block, Minneapolis. Minneapolis, - - Minn NIC 1873 Milwaukee Depot, Minneapolis. Send your notes to us by Wednesday A.M. Patronize those business houses, who request your patronage through your paper. Delinquent Suscribers will please Send the Price of their Subscriptions this Week. We must have money to continue this Publication. CHANGE OF ADDRESS. Chas. Sumner Smith, the Publisher of the Star has moved his residence to 1317 6th AVE. N. St. James A. M. E. Church will hold their meetings at 23rd St. and Bloomington Ave., till further notice. Should Appreciate Talent. Now that so many have enjoyed our praised and splendid readings of Mrs. M. Mosely Withers, who has so often appeared (without charge) before our leading organizations; they should appreciate her efforts to assist the church pastored by Rev. Withers and attend her recital on July 18th. The price is within every one's reach. Mrs. Withers' readings before white audiences are largely attended. She deserves the presence of those of her race, who stand for progress and encourage advancement. Editor Smith will celebrate his 42nd birthday on July 15th. Mr. John S. Cary, one of the oldest Masons, and a veteran employee of the Soo Ry, will attend the Masonic Conclave in Chicago. Mr. Jordan M. Morris is making extensive arrangements for the great Masonic gathering in Chicago. The Twin Cities will be well represented. Mr. J. J. Duncan is sick at his home 3920 4th Ave. So REMEMBER JULY 24. The Elk's Picnic. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Parker are the proud parents of a baby girl, born July 9th. Mother and baby are doing well at Fairview Hospital, and Eddie is receiving congratulations. Mrs. Emma O'Neal and brother of Kansas City are visiting their brother, Mr. Moses Ricketts in this city. Mr. Mose Ricketts will leave for Gorham, Wis., on the annual fishing trip of Mr. C. D. Velie and family. They will be gone several weeks. Mrs. Chas. Sexton is rapidly improving after a serious accident. She was walking along Lake St. when a cellar door was raised which caused her to fall and receive painful and probably serious injuries. She is able to be out and her many friends will be glad to know of her improvement. "IUDITH OF BETHESDA." Under the auspices of the Silver Leaf Club of Zion Baptist Church, 7th Ave. No. and Hoag St., Mrs. M. Moseley Withers, Dramatic Leader, and recent graduate of The Johnson Conservatory of Dramatic Art, will give on July 18th (1916) a recital, "Judith of Bethulia," an exceedingly instructive and effective Bible tragedy. No one should fail to witness this fascinating recital, presented by one, who is considered by some of the leading schools of expression of this city, "as an adept in her art, and a reader who never fails to arouse the keenest and closest interest in her readings." Program begins 8:15 P. M. Assisted by local talent. Reserved seats 25c. General admission 15c. Mrs. P. A. Ayler, President. Mrs. E. Mitchell, Sect. Musician joins his Regiment. Mr. Harry Swift, trombonist with J. H. Wickliffe's Ginger Band has gone to the border with the Eight Illinois Reg't. Mr. Ed. Green, the well known trombist of this city has been secured for his place and Manager Wickliffe says that "Ed is making good". Four car loads of Negro harvest hands left for points in Montana over the Soo Ry. on July 6th. Mr. Oscar Price is making good in the real estate field. He is well known as one of the honest and energetic young men of our city, and deserves to succeed. SEND US THE NEWS. If you want notices inserted, spend a cent or two and send your copy clearly and intelligently written. Mr. Solomon Saunders disposed of some valuable horses to the officers of the State Guard last week. MRS. M. MOSELEY WITHERS, Dramatic Reader, Appears In "JUDITH OF BETHULIA." On Tuesday evening, July 18th 8:15 o'clock, Mrs. Withers, graduate of The Johnson Conservatory of Dramatic Art, will appear in a four-act, Bible tragedy recital, under auspices of the Silver Leaf Club, at Zion Baptist Church, 7th Ave. No. and Hoag St. Assisted by Rare Musical Talent. Miss Marienne Jeffrey, the accomplished pianist and the Imperial Orchestra, directed by Mrs. W. B. Sensabaugh, Minneapolis' well known musician. RESERVED SEATS 25c. GENERAL ADMISSION 15c. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED. YOU ARE CORDIALLY IN- VITED TO ATTEND. A NEW BUSINESS VENTURE. A MEAT MARKET will be opened on Saturday, July 15th in connection with the CUT RATE GROCERY STORE at 429 6th Ave. No. Messrs. P. J. Buford, W. W. Humphrey and F. L. Jemison are the proprietors. This is a Negro Company and they expect your attendance. Lowest prices. Deliveries anywhere in the city—Advertisement. FRIENDS ASSIST "UNCLE IMMY." Present Him with a New Artificial Leg. Mr. James Dover, known as "Uncle Jimmy," who lost his leg about 23 years ago, when he was a waiter at the West Hotel, was presented with a new leg by his friends. A committee to secure funds was headed by J. J. Roberts, Rev. Peterson, Jock Simms and Glover Shull. They were assisted by Benj. Jones, J. W. Scott Harry L. Davis, B. F. Keezee, Paul Smith, Chas. Sexton, W. Roberts, G. Banks, A. Johnson, Virgil Harrison, Fred. Kilbrue, J. E. Stewart, Archie Watkins, Miss Lena Smith, A. W. Herder, U. G. Williams, I. G. Jones, Chas. Ox., Mrs. Nettie Brown, Miss Pearl Vader, James Branch, Chas. Gardner, J. G. Berry, W. M. Smith, Lee Wheeler, Dave Garner, Johnny Morris, Geo Hall, J. E. Saunders and M. B. Tomison of Engine Co. No. 1. Uncle Jimmy is very grateful for his new limb and is busy at his bootblack stand on Washington and 6th Aves. He wishes to thank his friends for their kind assistance. Mrs. Booker T. Washington will be in St. Paul on Sunday, July 16th. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. George Williams and Mrs. Perry Aylor wishes to thank their many friends for kindness shined them during the illness and death of their sister, Addie Aylor Dickerson. DELEGATE FOR ELK'S CONVENTION. Ames Lodge of Elks No. 106. of Minneapolis met Tuesday night and elected delegates to the 17th Annual Session of the Grand Lodge which meets in Philadelphia during week of Aug. 20-25 next. Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight Geo. W. Holbert of Ames Lodge will attend. The delegate and alternates selected are Fred Thomas, Wm. R. Morris, P. H. Southall, James Branch, Glover Shull and Chas Sumner Smith. Geo. Bryant, E. R. declined the honor of representing Ames on account of other business. A large attendance is expected and Minneapolis is as usual well reprinted. EPISCOPAL PICNIC A SUCCESS. The Annual Picnic of the Men's Episcopal Club of St. Phillips Church at Spring Park, was a grand success. It was attended by a large gathering of the best people of the Twin Cities. Much credit is due the committee for their efficient work. Everything was of the highest order. The committee include Messrs. Allen French, Firston White, Chas. Cuthbert, F. D. McCracken, W. A. Benjamin, I. S. Ashe, W. A. McCoy, C. W. Wiggington, Wm. Pettit and Chairman John La-Coste, who is sponsor for the club. It is due to him that Negroes have these grounds. Fr. Lealtad was on hand, seeing to the comfort of everyone. About 800 were present. About 50 dining car employees left Monday for Winnipeg. They will enter the service of the Canadian Pacific Ry. Mr. James Banks left with them, and will be one of the inspectors. THE TWIN CITY STAR TO SEE ALL THE TWIN Send for a copy of the New The Twin City 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 Minnesota, the the University Campus, "Minnetonka and White Bom 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 Elk's Picnic Give AMES LODGE NO. 10 TO SEE AND ENJOY THE TWIN CITIES 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 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. A copy of this interesting folder will be mailed to any address on receipt of six cents in stamps. A. W. Warnock, General Passenger Agent, Twin City Lines, Minneapolis. Elk's Picnic and Outing Given By AMES LODGE NO.106, I. B. P. O. E. of W. THE DEER Bring your family and enjoy this ideal picnic ground. GOOD I The facilities at Parker's La including Boating, Bathing, Fishi IMPORTANT NOTICE:—Trai Trains Leave Luce Line Depot, 11:15 A. M., and ELKS P ROUND TRIP FARE, ADU Bring your family and enjoy a day's outing with the Elks, at this ideal picnic ground. GOOD FISHING The facilities at Parker's Lake furnish real Picnic Enjoyments including Boating, Bathing, Fishing and Dancing. IMPORTANT NOTICE:—Trains will leave promptly as scheduled Trains Leave Luce Line Depot, 2nd Ave. No. and 7th St., 11:15 A. M., and ELKS PICNIC SPECIAL 1:25 P.M. ROUND TRIP FARE, ADULTS 40c. CHILDREN 20c. Music by Prof. Clarence Johnson. COMMITTEE OF Luke Tichonor, Chairman; G. Thomas, B. M. McDew, P. H. Shannon, Geo. W. Bryant, G. E. Berry, Benj. Jones, W. T. McInti J. Ed. Stewart, Jas. Branch, Glove Simms, J. J. Roberts, Chas. Sun POSITIVELY NO INTOXICAT THE GR The management reserves the right COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT Luke Tichenor, Chairman; Geo. W. Holbert, Wm. Cratic, F. G. Thomas, B. M. McDew, P. H. Southall, Wm. R. Morris, Ewing Shannon, Geo. W. Bryant, G. E. Southall, Ross Hamilton, Benj. Berry, Benj. Jones, W. T. McIntosh, J. P. Jackson, Wm. Stirman, J. Ed. Stewart, Jas. Branch, Glover Shull, Everett Jackson, "Jock" Simms, J. J. Roberts, Chas. Sumner Smith, Judge Johnston. POSITIVELY NO INTOXICATING LIQUORS ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS. The management reserves the right to refuse undesirable persons. The "dining car waiters" recently informed one of our leading advertisers, that "Editor Smith was a blackmailer." PORTERS' AND WAITERS' BAND. Mgr. Shull has Produced a Group of Good Players We hear much that has been said "behind our back" concerning a recent article, but no one has told us "to our face" that we were wrong. We follow the natural law and "self preservation" is our purpose. Threats of black mail forced us to tell the story and the public has approved. We hate scandal, but will spare no one when we are called to show. The Star has been published over six years by its only and present Editor. If he did not know his business, he would have been in jail, hospital or the crazy house. We cannot please everybody and won't try to. So remember that The Star is the leading Negro newspaper of the Northwest. We have nothing to be ashamed of, and will never retract any of its opinions if they are right. If it's in The Star, it's Right. MRS. HELM VISITS SOUTHLAND. Mrs. Wm. Helm of Columbus Ave. is in Minden, La. She enjoyed a delightful trip from Chicago to Louisville, Ky., Cumberland and Memphis, Tenn., thence to New Orleans, Shrieveport and Minden. She will leave for points in Texas. Mrs. Helm is doing good work for The Star and she will give our readers the true conditions in the Southland after her return. She is a leading race woman and recently represented Minnesota at the Lincoln Celebration in Chicago, where she exhibited her rare designs in embroidery and needlework. Her Way. "That woman across the way treats her husband like a dog." "Poor man!" "Oh, he likes it. She's always feeding and petting him."—Baltimore American. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR Her Way. AND ENJOY IN CITIES Picture Map Folder entitled Cities 1916 Information About Minneapolis I Published. finest paper. Tells how to creating sights in and about ties, in the least possible expense. Contains new in- cell as seven splendid colored How attractively the Central Central Portion of St. Paul, The Chain of Lakes," Lake Bear Lake, while the largest s and surrounding suburbs, miles, with their famous Most instructive and enter- folder will be mailed to cents in stamps. Agent, Twin City Lines, Minneapolis. C and Outing In By 1906, I. B. P. O. E. of W. FISHING We furnish real Picnic Enjoyments ing and Dancing. s will leave promptly as scheduled 2nd Ave. No. and 7th St. MICNIC SPECIAL 1:25 P.M. JULTS 40c. CHILDREN 20c. MANAGEMENT Co. W. Holbert, Wm. Critic, F. G. Southall, Wm. R. Morris, Ewing L. Southall, Ross Hamilton, Benj. J. P. Jackson, Wm. Stirman, Her Shull, Everett Jackson, "Jock" Inner Smith, Judge Johnston. ENG LIQUORS ALLOWED ON BOUNDS. Not to refuse undesirable persons. PORTERS' AND WAITERS' BAND. Mgr. Shull has Produced a Group of Good Players. ..... The Porters' and Waiters' Band is the latest enterprise of Manager Glover Shull. He has uniformed 12 good players and others are ready to join. They attended the Episcopal Picnic on Thursday and showed exceptional ability. Mgr. Shull took the Band in a big motor bus. They have brown khaki uniforms with neat caps. Lee Wheeler is going to be the real drum-major. Clint Davis is the leader. Prof. W. H. Howard, the well known bandmaster, will instruct. The band has among them a good quartette. Mr. Shull will receive applications and will have a band of 24 good musicians and will spare neither paines or money to make it a credit to the Negroes of Minneapolis. GUEST$ AT HOTEL DALE ATLANTIC CITY, N. L. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Mr. I. Jackson, U. S. N., Mrs. Dora Lytle, Chester, Pa. From Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. W. B. Johnson, Mr. E. D. Webb, Mr. Mack Robinson, Mr. Wm. Harris, Mrs. Clara Autokiah, Mrs. Ethel G. Conner, Mr. Joe. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. P. Tyson, Mr. A. W. Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. A. Woolodge, Camden, N. J., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Credditt, Baltimore, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Garrett D. Rawlings, Baltimore, Md., Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Balley, Brooklyn, Mr. Geo. H. White, Whitesboro, Pa., Mrs. Pearle Robinson, Richmond, Va., Mr. G. I. Reid, York, Pa. Mr. Geo. W. Lockley, N. Y., Mr. Jesse Davis, Wash. D. C., Mrs. Louse Walker, Wash. D. C., Miss Venus Snowden, Suria, O., Mr. L. R. Dow, Murton, Pa. The officers for the Gleaners Club of Bethesda Baptist Church are Mrs. Harry Greavor, Pres.; Mrs. Robt. Glenn, Vice Pres.; Mrs. Osa Lawrence, Secy.; Mrs. Wm. Stirman, Asst. Secy.; Mrs. T. V. Botts, Treas.; Mrs. W. A. Houston, Journalist. If you want to own a home in 1916 See McDew NOW! He has some good bargains. Now is the time SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR Monday July 24 STEWART'S HOTEL FINEST ESTABLISHMENT OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES. Twenty Elegant Steam Heated, Electric Lighted Rooms. Free Bath. Rates Reasonable. Lobby, Reading and Lounging Room, Buffet and Grill Room, Billiard Room, Dining Room, and bath, Private Dining and Reception Room for Ladies. BARBER SHOP IN CONNECTION A LA CARTE MEALS AT ALL HOURS. BEST SERVICE. POPULAR-PRICE LUNCH. From 12 to 3 P. M. REGULAR DINNER 5 to 8 P. M. 5 Courses 35c. J. E. Stewart, Prop. 246-50 FOURTH AVE. SO. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Both Phones. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT CUT RATE GROCERY STORE 429 SIXTH AVE. NO. MINN. A FEW SUGGESTIONS A Good Chance to Save Money and Trading Stamps. 1 lb. Hormel's Choice Bacon .....23c 100 lbs. Sugar .....$8.95 1 lb. Salt Pork .....18c 1 Can No. 3 Pineapple, reg 25c ..19c 6 Cans Eagle Brand Corn .....48c 1 lb. Big Blue Head Rice ..7½c 1 Can Tomatoes, reg. 15c ..12½c Pure Hog Lard, 1 lb .....17c Fresh Eggs, 1 doz .....22c 2 doz for .....38c Best Country Butter .....lb. 35c 1 Bag Salt, reg. 5c .....4c Creametts, Macaroni or Spagetti Reg. 10c packages—3 for .....25c P. J. Buford & W. W. Humphrey Prons N. W. TELEPHONE MAIN 2515. ORDERS OF ONE DOLLAR OR OVER DELIVERED. NEW NORTH SIDE RESTAU- RANT. Mr. L. Anderson, better known as "The Count" has opened a Chinese and American restaurant at 723 6th Ave. No. He has secured the services of "Mock"—Dickerson's famous Chinese chef—and is prepared for clean, correct and courteous service to his patrons. For information and reservations call Hyland 5851.— Advertisement. A RARE CHANCE to buy a home. Modern six room house for sale. Terms to suit. For full particulars call Annex 857.—Advertisement. Flat of 5 rooms for rent—Modern except heat, 1032 Central Ave. Call at 405 Tribune Annex. Phone Main 2040. A NICE FRONT ROOM. Nicely furnished front room to rent for a couple. Modern conveniences. Mrs. Cora Williams, 3135 Finley Place. FURNISHED ROOMS. Comfortable Furnished Rooms, for Light Housekeeping Clean and Within Business District. Call Mrs. Harris, 707 So. Third St., Minneapolis. Nicely furnished rooms for rent, every convenience. Apply 1306 Was'i'ington Ave. S. Phone N. W. Main 4999. SACRIFICE BARGAIN FOR RENT. Lower Duplex, 5 rooms, modern except heat, located in South Central district. Flats from two to six rooms, steam heat furnished. NICE FLAT FOR RENT. 5 rooms, modern except heat—residential location, near car line—$18.00 per month. For information Mr. John Beeler of Detroit, Mich. is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Annie B. Ward, 3013 Garfield Ave., for two weeks. He is accompanied by her nephew, Master Earl Hutchins. Other relatives will arrive later. Mrs. Lizzie Latimore, Otis N., Elmer F., and Mattie E. Woodward of Kansas City, Kans., are stopping with Mrs. R. Z. Taylor, 1839 Franklin Ave. E. Mrs. W. D. Carter of Seattle, is visiting in St. Paul. Mr. and Mrs. Gus. Sessions have moved to 700 Morgan Ave. No. ```markdown ``` PEOPLES Christian Assembly. 1204 Washington Ave. So. Services Sunday—11 A. M. Sunday School—1.30 P. M. Praise Meeting—3 P. M. Preaching—8 P. M. ELDER G. W. MITCHELL, Pastor. Assisted by Mrs. G. W. Mitchell. Come! and Serve the Lord. 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. 6:45 P. M. B Y. P. U. Mrs. Frances M. Murrell, Pres. 8:00 P. M. Preaching. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS. 8:00 P. Mid-Week Prayer Services FRIDAY NIGHTS. 7:00 P. M. Junior Choir Rehearsals. 8:30 P. M. Senior Choir Rehearsals. ST. PETER'S A. M. E. CHURCH, 22nd St. Near 10th Ave. So. THOS. B. STOVALL, Pastor. Parsonage 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. 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 OSCAR GILBERT PRICE. Real Estate, Insurance and Loans. Choice Property for Sale or Rent. 2814 10th Ave. So. N. W. South 5250 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. 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. Mineapolis, Minn. N. W. Main 2767 T. S. CENTER 2626 N. W. MAIN 1551 The Gateway Market Meats and Provisions We Deliver 210 HENNEPIN AVE. MINNEAPOLIS- YOUR TRADE IS SOLICITED Mrs. Emma Jeffries, has moved to 533 Colfax Avenue North. Read Peterson, the druggist's an- nouncement--It's important. 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. PENTICOSTAL. ZION BAPTIST 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. BEST MEALS IN THE CITY Dan Williams Defective Pa fective Page Playing All the Popular Music of the Day and Featuring Every Number PETER H. BURKE THE SOUTH SIDE DRUGGIST. J. O. Peterson, the popular druggist at Seven Corners has on file the prescriptions of the Segerstrom Drug Store, which is closed. The record of all Segerstrom prescriptions are at Peterson's and can be filled on request. Mr. Peterson has moved to a temporary building on Cedar Ave., opposite his old store. He will erect a building costing $110,000—in which he will establish the largest drug store in the city, and he will continue to serve his Negro patrons as he has done in the past.—Advertisement. WOMEN'S CLUBS TAKE STAND AGAINST RACE PREJUDICE Detroit Federation Resents Injustice to Colored Women's Study Club. The department of publicity of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, St. Paul Minn., of which Mrs. W. T. Francis is chairman, has issued the following resolutions, which are self explanatory: Whereas, the Detroit Federation of Women's Clubs, an organization composed of white women's clubs of the city of Detroit, Mich., has decided by a vote of its members that it will refuse membership in the national federation (white) unless the Detroit Study club, composed of col- lored women in the city of Detroit, is permitted to affiliate; Therefore, Be it resolved that the Every Woman Suffrage club of St. Paul, Minn. (Mrs. W. T. Francis president), does hereby heartily commend the action of this magnanimous body of women, engaged as they are in an effort to uplift all women, without respect to race or color, and in an unimaginable act in this praiseworthy effort to break down the discrimination on account of color. And be it further resolved, That the president of each and every state federation comprising the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs does. Booker T. Washington's resolution similar to this to the Detroit Federation of Women's Clubs and a copy of the same to the Detroit Study club. And be it further resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, a copy to the Detroit Federation of Women's Clubs a copy to the Detroit Study club and a copy to the prominent race newspapers, with request that the colored press be allowed to attend theude of the Detroit Federation of Women's Clubs in the high ground they have taken with reference to this colored club MRS. W. T. FRANCIS, President Every Woman Suffrage Club St. Paul, Minn. MRS. ETHEL HOWARD, Secretary. WILL REPRESENT MINNESOTA CLUBS Mrs. Nellie Francis and Mrs. M. R. Hicks of St. Paul and Mrs. Mamie Donovan of Minneapolis will represent the Colored Women's Club of Minnesota at the National Convention in Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Francis is Charman of the Press and Publicity Committee of the National organization, Mrs. Hicks is honorary state president and Mrs. Donovan is the newly elected president of the State Federation. The State Federation of Women's Clubs met at Zion Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Wednesday and Thursday and had a well attended, harmonious and successful meeting. The officers elected for the ensuing term are: Mrs. Mamie Donivan, President; Mrs. Mary Hatcher, 1st vice President; Mrs. Jessie Williams, 2nd vice president; Mrs. Hester Keeys, secretary; Mrs. Francis Murrill, asst, secretary; Miss Mae Williams, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Birdie High, treasurer; Mrs. Hattie Hall, historian; Mrs. Dora Adams, chaplain, Mrs. Belle Taylor, editor; Mrs. Bessie Miller, parliamentarian; Mrs. Minnie Burwell, chairman of ways and means. Jannett Weckliffe - Ginger Orchestra BOOKED BY LORO GOOCH, 501 AUDITORIUM BUILDING, CHICAGO, ILL. VALOR OF TENTH CAVALRY WINS GENUINE APPLAUSE Famous Regiment First to Face Enemy In Trouble With Mexico. The New York Globe, commenting on the valor of the Tenth United States cavalry, says in its issue of June 23. It was a detachment of the Tenth cavalry, brigaded with Roosevelt's rough riders, that had the honor of suffering at Las Guasimas the first casualties in the war for the liberation of Cuba. It is the same Tenth that has the honor of suffering the first casualties in a war which, if it occurs, will result, let us hope, in the liberation of Mexico from an anarchy comparable to that which afflicted Cuba. The Tenth cavalry is recruited from Americans of African descent. Its stalwart troopers have an excess of pigment in their skin. They are men of color. But though their complexions are dark there is no lack of Americanism in their hearts. Members of a race that has had and still has good grounds for complaining of the justice of their fellow citizens of paler faces, no hyphenism talus them. The flag is their flag—the flag of Lincoln, not of Vardaman, and they are the first to defend it. The Tenth is not only a credit to the race of which its members are composed, but to the country whose uniform they wear. The famous regiment's valor and manliness furnish a sufficient answer to the narrow mind ed race haters who judge men not by what they are, but how they look. Council of Churches Works For Peace The commission on peace arbitration of the federal council of the Churches of Christ in America sent the following telegram to President Wilson on June 24: President Woodrow Wilson, Washington. The commission on peace and arbitration of the federal council of the Churches of Christ in America offers its earnest support for all measures looking toward adjustment of relations with Mexico without military intervention by reference to arbitration through South American republics or by such other means as may be found available. The commission urges every possible measure in an endeavor to secure the safety of people in securing their highest welfare. CHARLES S. MACFARLAND. General Secretary Press Welcomes Progressive Citizen. The Progressive Citizen, published weekly at Richmond, Va., bids fair to become a power for good in the Old Dominion. There is plenty of room for the Citizen, and the National Negro Press association welcomes the newcomer with three cheers. H. H Price is the editor and owner. CONTENTMENT. One contented with what he has done stands but small chance of becoming famous for what he will do. He has lain down to die. The grass is already growing over him.—Bovee. ADVANTAGES OF THE RACE. New Orleans Minister Delivers Scholarly Sermon on Color. New Orleans.—In the course of an able and scholarly sermon by the Rev. H. H. Proctor, pastor of the First Congregational church in this city, on "New Viewpoints of Joy For a Race" Dr. Proctor in part said: "Our color is a royal one. God carved the universe out of black. Three-fourths of mankind are colored. Their future cannot be overestimated. The black is the only man that can do a full day's work in any quarter of the globe he finds himself in. "Monuments in north Africa show that the black man had a part in the world's first civilization. The capacity of the race for suffering is great and is one of the essentials to the success of any race or of individuals. It was a man from the darker races that bore the cross of Christ up Calvary. "No race has the opportunity we have of cultivating the passive virtues. Unhapered by traditional pride, we may serve all mankind. With the example of all other races before us we may become a new creation and give the world a new type of man." The Davis Home Appeals For Funds. The board of managers of the Davis Home and Day Nursery in Pittsburgh is making a strong plea for financial assistance in order to replace the loss by fire which the home sustained recently. Mrs. T. H. C. Messer, president of the board, is doing a grand work for these homeless children. The cause is a worthy one, and it is hoped that our people will respond liberally to the board's appeal and that sufficient money may be raised to put the Davis home in good shape before the fall season comes. THE TWIN CITY STAR FAMOUS GINGER PARABLE PLAYERS GINGER ORCHSTAK INCREASE YOUR BUSINESS PLAYED A MUSCHLITZ FAMOUS P KEE, WIS. DITORIUM BUILDING, CHICAGO, ILL. WASHINGTON WAS RIGHT. Well Known Southern White Man Lauds Work of Late Educator Lauds Work of Late Educator. Referring to the struggles and successes of the Negro race in the United States in a recent address, Frank D. Rash of Kentucky said: "No longer does the gallant, be whiskered southern colonel surround himself with cupbearers and lunge on the broad veranda of his colonial mansion, all the while sipping the seductive mint julep from the frosted cup of silver, and, though the Kentucky colonel still lives, you will now see him donning cap and overalls and leading the forces of industry in bringing Kentucky's marvelous mineral wealth to the use of mankind or yet perhaps as the executive directing his staff in any one of the many manufacturing enterprises springing up within the borders of the commonwealth. "Much has been written and said concerning a so called Negro problem—a great part of this at long distance—and it may be that the first hand experiences and observation of a southerner may be of interest. As respects the completeness of information of many writers on this subject, the average southerner cannot avoid regarding some statements as did the two old Irish ladies. The archbishop had preached a fine sermon on married life and its beauties. The two old ladies, both with figures and families of ample proportions, were heard coming out of church commenting on the address. "'Tis a fine sermon his rivence would be after givin' us,' said one to the other. 'It is, indade,' was the reply, 'and I wish I knew as little about the matther as he does.' "In expressing the belief that Negro labor is one of the greatest assets of southern industry it is devoutly to be hoped that such expression will not be considered in the light of an attempt to point out any commercial advantage of one section of the country, but rather a desire to present the idea of the thoughtful southerner of today and to pay just tribute to the worthy southern Negro. "That remarkable man. Böcker T. Washington, pointed out to the people of his race that their only hope lay in work, hard work and efficient work, in the fields, the forests, the factories and the mines, in the industrial school and in the college and in the professions, and to that end never ceased his call to service. You will recall his wonderful address at the opening of the Cotton States exposition in Atlanta in 1895, which did more than any public utterance of any man to temper suspicion and race hatred and to bring about a better understanding in the south. "While the utopian state in this understanding has not been reached and may never be, yet nevertheless we are day by day and year by year approaching Booker T. Washington's dream for the south. "Having had opportunity to observe the application of the industrial principles Booker T. Washington laid down for the southern Negro, or as to that, for all peoples, it is gratifying to bear testimony to the correctness of those ideas, if such testimony were needed, in which the best thought of the south will join." NEW POST FOR MRS. WINSTON Well Known Trained Nurse to Super- Intend Solourner Truth House. At the recent meeting of the board of directors of the Sojourner Truth House, in New York, Mrs. Cora L. Winston was elected superintendent of the house to succeed Miss Eva G Burleigh, who resigned her position on account of illness. Mrs. Winston is a graduate of the Nurses' Training school at Lincoln hospital, class of 1911, and has had considerable experience in dealing with groups of people. For several years she did private nursing and was at one time on the nursing staff of the department of health in New York. During the hard winter of 1914-15 Mrs. Winston was in charge of the industrial features in the mayor's unemployment workshop, conducted by the National Urban league. For the past year she has been in charge of the Lincoln Hospital Home For Nurses in One Hundred and Thirty-fifth street. Mrs. Winston began her duties on June 19. Diamond Wins Big Victory at Chicago. At the recent conference track meet on Northwestern field, Chicago, Binga Dismond of Brooklyn, who is Chicago's noted sprinter, broke the conference quarter mile record and equaled Mereith's world mark of 47 2-5 seconds Dismond's speed increases with time. R BAND A Real "Jaz" Band. Kings of Syncopation and Harmony ALM GARDEN SMOKE THE BEST 5C CIGAR Sight Draft W. S CONRAD CO., Distributors NO. 140. E. 6th ST., ST. PAUL. NO. 1. WESTERN AVE., MINN. Peterson, The Druggist 1501 Washington Ave. So. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS. He Solicits You. Patronage. SPECIAL SAMPLE SHOES. POPULAR PRICED SHOE RE- PAIRING. WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT. Men's Sewed Soles ..... 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. DR. W. H. WRIGHT. DENTIST. Phone Nic. 1963 111 So. 6th St Minneapolis, Minn. Phone Hy. 3605. DR. ELLIS BURTON 715 Sixth Ave. No. Minneapolis, Minn. DENTIST. Graduate Northwestern Dental School of Chicago. T. S. Center 4639. WALFRID WESTMAN Photographer 1425 Washington Ave. So. Minn. THE SPIRELLA CORSET Mrs. Cora Anderson Carr 365 Aurora Ave. N. W. Dale 1345 St. Paul, Minn. Office Phone N. W. Main 625 GALE P. HILYER ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW With Hall and Tantges 722 New York Life Bldg. Minneapolis, Minn. Res. N. W. South 3347 THE SOUTHERN THEATRE 1422 Washington Ave. So. MOVING PICTURES—VAUDE- VILLE. Best Films—Thoroughly Fireproof. HOTEL DALE Cape May, N. J. Comfort and Elegance Without Extravagance This Magnificent Hotel. Located In the Heart of the Most Beautiful Seashore Resort in the World, is replete with every modern improvement, superlative in construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Orchestra daily, garage, bath-houses, tennis, etc., on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Send for booklet. The greatest study for the Negro today is the Negro race.—Atty. B. S. Smith. E. W. Dale, Owner. On account of the backward season, and having a good assortment of Spring and Summer SUITINGS AND OVERCOATINGS Monday June 19 $35.00 Suit or Over $40.00 Suit or Over $45.00 Suit or Over $50.0 Suit or Over Fit and Workman BROWN BROS. TAILORS AN 21 So. THANN'S 122 EAST THIRD ST. PAUL HOTEL A Headquarter R. N TRAVIS, Prop. Walter ELEGANT FUR CAFE OPEN A Phones.: Buffet Cedar 6245 Tri-State 2262 $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 Tul State 2360 Hotel and Cafe Plaza N. W. MAIN 2259 N. W. MAIN 2259 Souvenirs for Ladies every Wednesday afternoon 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. KEYSTONE BUFFET FOR LADIES Music Every Day 1313 Wa Kidd Mitchell, Prop. LADIES SPECIALLY 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. 33 $ _{3}^{1} \% $ 9th, for 60 days coat, ... $23.34 coat, ... $26.67 coat, ... $30.00 coat, ... $33.34 ship Guaranteed. MERCANTILE CO. D FURRIERS. 6th St. BUFFET D STREET L, MINN. CAFE Members of , Porters and Theatrical Folk NISHED ROOMS ATT ALL HOURS Hotel and Cafe Phone: Cedar 9088 Souvenirs for Ladies every Wednesday afternoon and Evening ET and CLUB CAFE' & GENTLEMEN from 2 P. M. to 11 P. M. Sh. Ave. South MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. INVITED EVERY DAY. MINNESOTA CONGRESSMAN FAVORS SHORTER HOURS FOR THE MAN WHO TOILS. —Congressman Thomas D. Schall, representing the Tenth Minnesota district, has taken up the defense of the man who toils and has been given keen attention. Congressman Schall says: "Yesterday's mistake warns us against the blunder of tomorrow. Our mistake in the past has been an endeavor to transform our workers into high speed machines, without regard for the economic waste to the worker or to the race. Faster, faster, faster, pile up the garments; heap up the profits, no matter if rest and health and proper food be denied the weary laborer; no matter if gishl forms be withered and the promise of our national motherhood is blighted; no matter if the cheeks pale and the chest becomes hollow. Cheap Labor Not Prosperity. "Cheap labor and long hours have not helped to bring prosperity. The laborer goes home at night too weary to think after a long day of toil, at underpaid wages, to a meanly furnished, dark, unsanitary home, a scant unnourishing supper and a humpy comfortless bed. He wakes early, dons his sweaty clothes and, with them the hopeless, disspirited thoughts that envelop them. What chance for him to expand, to improve his mind, to enjoy God's fresh air and sunshine? "It is not the question altogether to the employer, how many shoes are made, but how many shoes are sold. Let us look to it that fewer of our countrymen have shoeless feet. With more leisure, more time for reflection, comes desire for improvement, for better living." Greatest Good Real Aim. "The government's aim should be the greatest good for the greatest number. Shorten the day of labor. Every movement toward the shorter day for the laboring man is a movement toward his enfranchisement. "Every man should have the right to work, the right to sleep and the right to play. The problem that confronts the United States today is to lighten the burden of the working classes. The ideal of our country can never be realized, we shall never capture the spirit of liberty, while half the people are starving and the other half faring sumptuously every day." WANTS $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. Send stamped envelope for circulars. Prof. C. Braganza, Fitchburg, Mass. (Bureau of Research.) 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Minneapolis, ‘Minnesota, ROOSEVELT LEADS, WE FOL LOW. The Twin City Star, which has beer considered as the leading Negrc newspaper of the Progressive Party and an enthusiastic supporter o Col. Theodore Roosevelt and hi: policies, continues to follow his lead We heartily accept the advice o! America’s greatest citizen, and will support the regular presidential nom: inee of the Republican National Con- vention, Hon. Chas. E. Hughes, and do what we can for the success of the Repubican ticket. We are not in accord with the entire platform of the party. The suffrage question, as a State's Rights measure, will not sive the Negro women of the South a right to vote. We are against any program giving a State a right to over-ride the Constitution. We had hoped to see some plank in its plat- form recommending legislation to make ‘Lynching a Federal Crime.” We cannot get our constitutional rights under State Soverignity, and must rely on Federal legislation and enforcement for our protection. The Republican party has done more for us than any other party and we must overcome its evils with its good; still contending for right and protesting against wrong—believing in Divine Providence and thankful that Col. Roosevelt has accomplished his ulti- mate purpose, which was also his prophecy—that he would drive out of the Republican party, those who cor- rupted the principles of the party. ‘We regret the loss of a friend, of cur race on the Supreme Bench, by the resignation of Justice Hughes— which gave Pres. Wilson an oppor- tunity to appoint a Democrat—and fate may decree that by his appoint- ment we may have a Justice White or Justice Harlan. Though Demo- crats they were honest interpreters of the law and spirit of the Consti- tution. It is up to the Negro to be loyal to himself and the door of hope will soon open to him. We have awaited orders and willingly obey the requests of Col. Roosevelt, who led us into the Progressive Party in 1912, and we return to the Republican ranks under the same leadership and convictions. Let the slogan be “Hughes and Fairbanks must win” and now that the Progressives have accomplished their purpose, we ex- pect a large following, and a return to the Grand Old Party, for its suc- cess in November next. PROGRESSIVE TO HELP HUGHES, Congressman Schall Will Stump for Republican Nominee, Congressman Thomas D. Schall, who is running for re-election in the 10th district as a progressive, wil campaign for Hughes. He announced this in filing his statement of expenses with the secretary of state for the primary campaign. He said that he already had agreed to make campaign speeches in- Maine, Missouri and Kentucky. ‘The Cut Rate Grocery Store is con- ducted entirely by Negroes. See their Ad and patronize them? OUR NEW NUMBER ‘The Star’ Phone is Hyland $586. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION ADVERTISE HERE — IT PAYS. A REAL NEWSPAPER. A newspaper isn’t simply a bare chronicler of events. It is a personal: ity. It comes into your house almost as a member of your family, What sort of a person do you like to have visit you? He ought to be honest, courageous, no hypocrite, and a gentleman, with a real interest in you, ready to lenc a hand if you need help. Cheerful ness and good humor are excellent / qualities, and a wide range of inter- ‘ests, __ What do you find in the Twin City Star? It has opinions, of course, and it speaks them out freely. They are its own and they are not influenced by outside interests. ‘The square deal is its platform, In handling news it observes the decencies and amenities of life. It never wantonly. brings shame or sor- row to any home. Its advertisements are clean. If the TWIN CITY STAR does not bring you something of interest in any particular issue, it has failed by so much that week. It takes off its hat and apologizes for having bored you as a visitor, But it trusts this doesn’t often hap- pen. Not often, does it? Now: Subscribe for it, and pay for it. — THENEGROEDITOR — The Negro editor has to make much of the news he writes, The social clubs, the church, the fraternal or- ganizations, all must feel his guiding hand. He is expected to be in every- thing and run errands for everyone; send out bills for subscription and have them ignored; do all the lying for harmony’s sake, get his dog kicked around, and hold the sack. He is guide, philosopher and friend to those that are in trouble; mentor and admonisher to those that are about to get into trouble. The preach- er, the would-be-statesman, the social climber, the dear girls, the wayward boys; he must share all their troubles, he is the confessor, the Negro boom- er, and the black goat, the door mat, the rock of refuge, the lacky boy, and the vicarous sacrifice. A Negro edi- tor is the only creature in the wide animal kingdom that needs the wings of a dove, the strength of a lion, the protective odor of a skunk, the smooth crawling belly of the worm of th dust, and the aspirations of a God. The Seattle Searchlight. He is the only animal that can exist on newspaper, except the Billy-goat. “The Republican Party is the ship; all else is the sea,” said Fred. Doug- lass. The good old clipper is out of her course and the waves are dash- ing high. Many of the Negro mem- bers of her crew are overboard struggling in the dashing billows. We need a “Lincoln” on the bridge and a “Grant” in the pilot house. They would rescue the ship wrecked and bring her safely in harbor to undergo thorough repairs. And when she set sail for her next four years voyage, having the Constitu- tion in her cargo, Justice as her ballast; and with a loyal and un- prejudiced crew; she will clear for her return voyage, under sunny skies and on calm seas. Then Amer- icans, regardless of race, creed or col- or, could, well say—“Our hope of future years, are all with thee.” NATIONAL DEGENERACY. Lincotn Abhorred Oppression ‘and Despised Hypocrisy. | The speech of Abraham Lin- | cola in 1855 regarding the polit- fea situation and the tendency , to disregard the rights of human beings to life. liberty and the | pursuit of happiness is striking- - ly applicable to the condition of affairs in this country at the Dresent time. Mr. Lincoln said: “I am not a Know Nothing— that te certain, How could I be? How can any one who abhors the oppression of the Negroes be in favor of degrading classes ef white people? Our progress im degeneracy appears to me to be pretty rapid. Asa nation we began by declaring that ‘all men are created equal.’ “We now practically read tt, ‘all men are created equal ex- cept Negroes.’ When the Know Nothings get control it will read, ‘all men are created equal ex- cept Negroes and forelgners and Catholics” “When it comes to that I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no Bretense of loving liberty—to Bussia, for instance. where des- potism’ can be taken pure and without the base alloy of hypoc riay.” THE aMIN CITY STAR “Teaches ant oF Panta OWALES DEF ¥ | swudnt tried in trie doertment — UNION SOL When a boy enters upon the print. ing course at the Hampton (Va) in- stitute he receives instruction in the composing room in the names and uses of the common tools and materials which will form for four years a part of his daily life. He learns the post ton in the case of the boxes—elustve small compartments—containing those mysterious metal characters which may give him more than one headache, backache and even heartache pefore he has mastered his so called P's and Q's. After “he boy has learned his case he is put on straight composition newspaper, book and magazine work— and masters some of the problems of spacing and justifying type, capitaliz- ing and punctuating, paragraphing and Droof taking. This work requires usu. ally one year and 1s followed by Job- work. ‘The boy now learns how to handle types #0 as to arrange with taste and according to specific direction simple forms, such as return addresses for envelopes, business and visiting cards, letter and bill heads, ‘This work 1s followed for six months by more diff cult composition—blanks requiring pan- els, tables, igure and rule work, box headings for blank books, title pages, Pamphlet covers and such work as is commonly done in commercial printing shops. ‘Then there comes for three months some interesting stone work—making ‘up and correcting pages, as well as locking up Job forms. The Hampton ‘printers receive, in short, two years of Profitable and interesting experience fn composing room work. ‘The Hampton trained printers who have devoted one-third of their entire time—sixty-three hours each week—to academic studies have learned in four years not only how to make a decent living for themselves and thelr famt- Yes, but also how to serve thelr com- munities as safe race leaders. TUSKEGEE SUMMER SCHOOL Program of Subjects and Activities For the 1916 Session. ‘Tuskegee, Ala.—THe ‘Tuskegee sum. mer schoo! is to be conducted this year as in former years. E. C. Roberts, di rector of the academic department, is to conduct the summer school for the institute. Arrangements are being made to accommodate a large number of teachers who will attend the sum- mer school for teachers. The seventh annual session began Monday, June 12 and will close on July 21. Ench year has marked a stendy growth in attendance and in the scope of the courses offered. Last year 437 teachers were enrolled, representing fifteen states. This list included Jeanes ‘supervisors, principals, city and rural teachers and embraced many of the most progressive teachers of the south land. Courses are offered in the review of Uterary subjects, in advanced studies. in general and special methods, in edu. cation, in business practice, in physical training, in the handicrafts, in sewing, in domestic science, in canning, in manual training and in agriculture and school gardening. ‘The instructors will be chosen from the regular school faculty and will also include A. H. Parker, principal of Industrial high school, Birmingham, Ala., and George L. Hayes, supervis. ing principal of city schools, Indianap. ols, Each day at 11 o'clock round table discussions will be conducted or spe- cial addresses will be given by men of reputation in the educational world. ‘The list of speakers includes Dr George B. Haynes, Fisk university; Mrs. Booker T. Washington, director, Industries for girls; Major R. R. Mo ton, principal Tuskegee institute; Pro- fessor Zebulon Judd, head of depart- ment of education, Alabama Polytechnic institute, Auburn, Ala.; Dr. J. H. Phil- lips, superintendent city schools, Bir- mingham, Ala.; Mr. William F. Feagin, superintendent of education for Ala- bama, Montgomery, Ala.; Mr. W. T. Sheehan, editor Montgomery Advertis er, Montgomery, Ala.; Mr. James L Sibley, rural school agent of Altbama; Mr. Jackson Davis, general field agent, general education board, and Dr. James . Dillard, president Jeanes founda bl Some men are eagerly seeking trou ble that will drive them to drink. New York Times. School Color Line In Florida Fails. Judge Gibbs of the circuit court of Florida recently declared unconstitu- tional the Florida law probibiting white teachers from teaching Negro schools and Negro teachers from teaching In white schools, He tn: structed the authorities to release the bondsmen of several sisters in charge of convent schools, who had been held for violation of the law. Judge Gibbs ruled that the state had no power over private schools and could not legally Prohibit one race from instructing an- other race. Work of Woman's Progressive League. Professor Ralph Radcliffe, principal of the Watt Street school, Pittsburgh, was the chief speaker at the last meet- ing for May of the Greater Pittsburgh Woman's Progressive league. Profes- sor Radcliffe’s subject was “The School and Community.” The league is doing @ good work and has grown to be a ‘most helpful factor in the community, READ THP STAR, ITS NEWSY Lecking Fer it. SWALES DEFENDS ~ UNION SOLDIERS Writes Anionic Against Misleading Photo Play, BELIEVES IN RAGIAL PEACE. Picturized Permeates Life of Nation Jacksonville, I.—There appeared 1 @ recent issue of the Jacksonvill Dally Journal what 1s regarded her and elsewhere by those who read 1 as the most forceful denunciation o the photo play known as “The Birth o a Nation,” as well as the most timely compliment to the work of the Negr asa citizen, that has yet been present ed. The writer, J. M. Swales, is 6 white man. The article in part reads thus: Picturization of the events during the reconstruction period from 1868 to 187: 1s one gigantic, colossal le, gilded an¢ sugar coated, which makes it easy fo the present generation to swallow. I ls a masterpiece of misrepresentation and a reflection on the Union soldier who gave the best that was in bin 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 pilot,” quit the pulpit and tured to the literary field be cause there was more in it for him than trying to bring sinners to the mourners’ bench. Like many other of his ilk he 1s 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 {s ‘that the Klan was composed mostly of the riffraff and scum of the south, a lot of cowardly ruffians who did all thetr acts of “heroism” in the night, and the blacker the night the better to carry on thelr 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 extthroats because they dared to stand for the Union and the flag thet has never yet been furled in the face of an enemy. The whole thing ts the song of the siren of secession and disunton, wafted back to us from a thousand battle fields and should be suppressed before the potson picturized permeats the life of the nation—more especially the gen- erations 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 riv ers of tears to flow for loved ones who laid down thelr 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 in- dustry. Therein lies the seductive dan- ger. This is well known by the “sky pilot” who wrote the “Clansman” and ‘Mr, Griffith, who put it on the screen. But they are in for what they can get out of # gullible 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 os many mean white men. In fact, the white men were the meanest, because they had better opportunities than the bondsmen who had been under the do- minion of slavery for centuries. “The Birth of a Nation” should be suppressed for the harm that It 1s do ing not only in perverting history, but in tnflaming the passions of those who would like to forget the horrors of that awful period of the sixtie’, especially the unparalleled atrocities carried out in Andersonville and other dens of hor. ror in the south which seem to have escaped the notice of the Rev. Mr. Dixon, who eulogizes 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 be fs trying to de We seem to have reached the point where it would be quite the proper ca. per for the Union soldier to apologize for the things he did when called to eastern department, to designate a1. officer to represent the war department on the occasion.” . ‘Major General Leonard Wood writes. “I appreciate very much the good work which has been done by Major Young in Liberia. He was selected for this work because of bis special quall- fications, good judgment and abllity It is a great satisfaction to know he has so fully met the requirements of that difficult situation. 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