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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNEAPOLIS Minn Historical Society MINNESOTA HISTORICAL IMPORTANT EVENT FOR KANSAS CITY LEADERSHIP OF F. J. WEAVER National Organization Founded by the Late Dr. Booker T. Washington to Convene In Seventeenth Annual Session Aug. 16—People of Vicinity Cooperating With Local League. Kansas City, Mo.—Fortune J. Weaver and his wife, together with others, are making great preparation for the entertainment of the National Negro Business league which meets here Aug. 16. It promises to be one of the largest sessions in the history of the league, Kansas City and all the surrounding towns will be in their glory, and those who come from all sections of the country, representing varied interests, will be highly entertained by the local citizens, whose plans are completed for the reception of delegates and visitors Mr. Weaver is one of the most aggressive men in the city and is a leader in the National Negro Business league. He is one of the men who have made their way up step by step. He recognizes Council Grove, Kam, as the pla MR. AND MRS. F. J. WEAVER. of his birth, May 8, 1874. He was just budding into manhood when he married Miss Lizzie Stewart. Of this union one child was born, Fortune Weaver, Jr. The first Mrs. Weaver died shortly after her son's birth. In September, 1901, Mr. Weaver was married to Miss Bessie May Henderson of Atchison, Kan. Of this union Comleta B. was born. Mr. Weaver has been an active man in the affairs of Kansas City and in the National Negro Business league. In 1904 on a small scale and without capital he started in the real estate business, securing tenants and purchasers for property owned by other people. He was alone in the business, but now he furnishes employment to twelve persons, and they are kept busy all the time. During the year 1914 he sold homes to 200 people of his race in some of the best sections of Kansas City. He organized the Afro-American Investment and Employment company. This was in 1904, and up to that time modern homes for the race in this section were few. Most of the people lived in shacks, basements and over barns and in alleys. Opening wedges through the guarantee plan of the company were driven, and the modern home idea got into the minds of the people. In the afairs for the development of the race Mr. Weaver is active and is forging to the front. He is president and manager of the Afro-American Investment and employment company. Acme Contracting company, president of the Weaver Floral company, secretary and manager of the Jackson County Negro Fair association, president Negro Business League of Greater Kansas City, member of the executive committee, Kansas City branch of the National Association For Advancement of Colored People; a member of the Baptist church, Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, United Brothers of Friendship and the Young Men's Christian association. Mrs. Bessie May Weaver was born in Wathena, Kan., April 12, 1882. She is a graduate of Lincoln school, Atchison, Kan. She is strictly a business woman and one of the most active women in the National Negro Business league. ective Page VOL. 6 Sirgle Copies 5 Cents MR. AND MRS. F. J. WEAVER. She has been instrumental in bringing into the league many life and annual members. She is manager of the Weaver Floral company, which was established in 1911, and the first of her race to enter the floral business in Kansas City, Mo., successfully competing with the leading dealers. Like her husband, Mrs. Weaver is active in the various organizations of the race. Not only is she connected with the Afro-American Realty company, but she is a member of the local business league, Woman's league, relief workers, Queen of Sheba temple, Heroines of Jericho, Eastern Star, Court of Calanthe, Household of Ruth and active in church work. Every business man in the city is active in getting ready for the national league, and there will be many social features. NOTED BAPTIST LEADER. Dr. W. B. Johnson Resigns Pastorate of Influential Washington Church. Infinite Washington Church After completing thirty-five years of faithful service as pastor of the well known and influential Second Baptist church in Washington, the Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, LL. D., has resigned, Dr. Johnson is the president of the New England Baptist missionary convention, an orator of national reputation and the author of several books and pamphlets on the race question and on the colored Baptists of the United States. Dr. Johnson is a Canadian by birth and was for many years professor of mathematics and political economy at Wayland seminary in Washington before it was merged with the Richmond, Va., institute to form the Virginia Union university. He was also employed by the government a few years ago to compile the statistics of the colored Baptists of the United States. At the annual meeting of the New England Baptist convention held in Philadelphia in June, a resolution was adopted commending him for his forty years of ministerial labor, and also called attention to his thirty-five years' pastorate at the Second Baptist church in Washington. The delegates voted a gift of one dollar for each year of service. Dr. Johnson will devote his time to the Afro-American Correspondence school in Washington, of which he is the founder and president, and the field work of the New England convention which now extends over fourteen states and the District of Columbia. CONGRESS OF SOCIETIES National Congress of Negro Fraternity to Meet at Little Rock Ark ties to Meet at Little Rock, ARk. The national congress of Negro fraternities will meet in the Mosaic temple, Little Rock, Ark., from Sept. 26 to 29, inclusive. The call for the meeting is issued by Joseph L. Jones, founder and president. The congress was organized at Cincinnati about six months ago with a membership of seventy-two organizations. The object of the congress is to create and maintain a spirit of amity between the various Negro fraternal benefit societies and other charitable and benevolent institutions, to the end that there may be developed a stronger bond of unity and mutual helpfulness and protection in their work for the uplift of the race. It seeks also in every way possible and practical to promote fraternal cooperation along feasible business lines, to inculcate wisdom in operation and skill in management, to the end that such organizations may be more economically and judiciously operated and be made more potentially effective in the support, aid, encouragement, inspiration, benefits and protection of their membership. Trustees Present Bust of Washington. The board of trustees of the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute has presented a bronze bust of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington to the Tuskegee institute. The bust has been placed in the school chapel. The announcements for the last week in May of contributions to the Washington memorial fund were $25,000 contributed by Cyrus H. McCormick and $1,000 by Mr. and Mrs. Morris Rosenwald of Chicago. Progress of the Red Bank Messenger. George Lane, editor of the Red Bank (N. J.) Messenger, is bringing his paper up to a high standard in local and national news features and mechanical construction. The Messenger has a big field and should succeed. The National Negro Press association will gladly welcome the Messenger to its membership. Women's Clubs to Meet at Chester, Pa. The Pennsylvania State Federation of Colored Women's clubs will hold its annual meeting at Chester for three days beginning on Thursday. Aug. 3. The federation will send representatives to the biennial convention of the national association which meets in Baltimore from Aug. 6 to 10. Inclusive MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. JULY 22, 1916. YOUNG DEFENDER OF NATION'S FLAG Thrilling Story of a Kansas Boy Who Enlisted In the Twenty-third Kansas Volunteer Infantry Regiment at Sixteen—Saw Service at the Front In Cuba and the Philippine Islands. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Captain John L. Waller, as he is familiarly called by his friends, is an attache of the quartermaster's office, war department, at Manila. He was born in the state of Kansas May 22, 1882, and at the tender age of ten years went to Madagascar, where he remained for three years. After visiting the island of Mauritius during the summer of 1895 he sailed for the United States. In July, 1898, at the age of sixteen, he enlisted in the Twenty-third Kansas volunteer infantry regiment for service in Cuba. The Twenty-third infantry remained on the island until March, 1899, when it was ordered back to the United States and was mustered out at Fort Leavenworth. Six months later Captain Waller enlisted in the Forty-ninth United States volunteer infantry for service in the Philippines. He served ```markdown ``` CAPTAIN J. L. WALLER. first as private, then as corporal and then as sergeant in Company A. His ability was quickly observed by his superior officers, and he was made battalion sergeant major and regimental sergeant major on the noncommissioned staff. Captain Waller saw service in the campalms during the Philippine insurrection. He returned to the United States with his regiment and was mustered out at San Francisco in June, 1901. Mr. Waller was in San Francisco less than a month before he again set sail for Manila, where he entered the service of the new civil government 'which was being organized in all parts of the island. His first position was that of private secretary to the governor of the province of Isabella, in northern Luzon. He rendered valuable service in the organization of the province under civil government rule. Mr. Waller was given a clerkship at the headquarters of the Philippine constabulary in Manila, which he held for three years. He resigned his position in December, 1905, and returned to the United States by way of Europe. In March, 1906, he was appointed clerk in the quartermaster general's office in Washington, where he remained for two years and was then transferred to the New York department of the service for five and a half years. At the expiration of his assignment in New York he was again ordered back to the Philippine Islands, arriving at Manila Dec. 4, 1913. He has been in the foreign service of the government for ten years and has lived in foreign countries for thirteen years. Captain Waller has visited Africa, Europe, India, the Malay peninsula, China, Japan, the south sea islands, the Hawaiian Islands and the West Indies. His term of service in Manila expires in October, 1916, and he will return to the United States via China, Japan and the Hawaiian Islands. Captain Waller is the only son of the late Hon. John L. Waller, who was at one time United States consul to Madagascar. New Jersey Sunday Schools to Meet. The annual meeting of the New Jersey State Sunday School convention will be held at New Brunswick, N. J. on Thursday, July 27. T. C. Moody is president of the convention. The principal address will be delivered by N. B. Dodson of Brooklyn, president of the New England Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. convention. PHIL H. BROWN. NEGRO ELECTS NATIONAL COMMITTEE. Casts Deciding Vote. Louisville, Ky., July 10.—Thomas B. Cromwell, political writer for The Cincinnati Enquirer, has the following article in his paper, date of July 9, in reference to the political situation in Kentucky and Phil. H. Brown, editor of the Hopkinsville Saturday News and delegates from the State at Large to the recent Republican National Convention: "Speaking of the Hert-McCullough row, the Christian County Republican committee poured no oil upon the troubled waters when it endorsed Phil. H. Brown's action in voting against Colonel John W. McCullough, or rather in voting for Colonel A. T. Hert, at Chicago. The friends of McCullough throughout the State hold to the opinion that the Owensboro man's re-election in Kentucky was regular; that it should have been ratified at Chicago, and that it would have been ratified had Ludlow Petty, M. L. Heavrin and Phil. Brown, the latter the only Negro on the delegation, remained loyal to their Kentucky vote and pledge. Therefore the resolution adopted last Saturday at Hopkinsville, the Negro delegate's home, is offensive to a large number of Republicans, but no more so than the scathingly sarcastic articles penned by Brown and published in his weekly paper against Chairman Ed. T. Franks. Brown stated as the first of a dozen reasons for voting for Colonel Hert 'he has been my personal friend for 20 years.' Whereupon a friend of the Republican National Committee offered as a suggestion that he 'muzzle Brown for the welfare of the Republican party,' but another, reading the twelfth reason, ventured that the Louisville man might not be able to do that. The twelfth reason reads: 'Although I am a Negro I cannot and will not wear anybody's ring in my nose; and if this be treason make the most of it.' If Hughes wins the Republicans in Kentucky will have to reckon largely with Brown, since by reason of the recognition accorded Colonel Hert, who has been made a member of the subcommittee of the National Committee to direct the campaign, the Negro may be said to be only one removed from the top." Brown cast the deciding vote which elected Colonel A. T. Hert, a Louisville capitalist, making him National Committeeman from Kentucky. Mrs. Booker T. Washington Speaks Mrs. Booker T. Washington delivered a short address at the picnic of the Sunday Schools Union at Minnehaha Park on July 19th. She told of the work being done at Tuskegee and gave timely advice to the parents and children. Mrs. Washington was accompanied by Mrs. Nellie Francis and Mrs. Mattie B. McGhee. DR. JORDAN VISITS TWIN CITIES Rev. L. G. Jordan was the only Negro delegate to the Prohibition Convention this week. Dr. Jordan is secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention. He spoke in the Baptist churches here and told of the needs of the people of Africa and received a contribution for Africa's up-lift. Committee on State of the Country For New England Baptist Convention Wants Federal Supervision of Federal Elections—Renews Fight Against Injustice and Political Piracy. The committee on state of the country representing the New England Baptist Missionary convention has issued its statement for 1916 following its annual meeting held in Philadelphia in June. The territory of the convention covers fourteen states, including the District of Columbia. Its religious, educational, home and foreign mission work is carried on by its local boards grouped in the various states throughout its jurisdiction. The Rev. W. B. Reed of Hartford, Conn., is chairman of the standing committee on (resolutions) state of the country. The report of the committee released July 18, says: "After charges and countercharges the New England Baptist convention has come through the conflicts of another year. Our battle against sin, unrighteousness and evil has been incessant; trench after trench has been taken, fort after fort has fallen before our advancing army, and the King goes on 'conquering and to conquer.' We pass in this annual session the forty-second milestone of our journey with thanksgiving to our Captain, for the Lord alone has brought us, and there was no strange god among us. "We are living in a great yet peculiar age. The peculiarity may be observed under the seven general headlines in this report. We are living at a time when wisdom has greatly increased, yet wise men are greatly deceived on important questions affecting us in a peculiar way as a people. A new public sentiment is in the molding. If soda is left out of the dough it would be a most difficult task to put it in the bread after it is cooked, and the baker who tries it would lose both reputation and trade. "In our great body politic no man or group of men is taking chances on waiting to put his essence in the mold after it comes out of the mold. The time is too critical to intrust others altogether in the molding. The cost of neglect is too great; we must insist on our place and time in the grinding. So the New England Baptist convention has selected some twenty-five men, covering its territory from Maine to Virginia, to survey in a broad sense the political end of our convention from a national point of view. "We aim to deal with national questions as they affect us as a people. We aim at our well earned and well deserving place in the great functions of the government. By this we do not ask a place for a colored man, but a man, a loyal patriotic citizen and an American, with an ancestry older than the constitution. We are not mere politicians looking for personal popularity, personal consideration or personal friends. "We are of age and we aim to speak for ourselves. We aim to deal with this magnified southern question. We are going to deal with it not as subject citizens, but as sovereign citizens, not by permission, but voluntarily, fired by duty with the knowledge of a common privilege burning in our souls. We aim to fill up the gaps broken down by the suppression of free speech by southern political machines through the terror of its mobs. We aim to break down the southern oligarchy that makes the southern congressmen representatives of only white men and misrepresentatives of colored men. We aim to tell of the hypocrisy of all lawmakers who advocate jimcrow laws. "The aim of this committee is backed up by work. We are uniting our forces. we are fighting nearly a half million strong. The New England Baptist convention has invited all of its state conventions to aim and fight with it for federal supervision over federal elections. This will be the key to the situation, the great highway to the goal of our inalienable rights. This is the weapon that will bring disfranchisers home and supplant political piracy with political equality. "In our fight we shall not be guilty of misrepresentation. We leave that to our enemies. We shall speak the truth from hearts free from hatred, selfishness and racial prejudice. All the committee combined cannot tell all the truths of the horrors of the politica" machine. We aim to tell enough to get a hearing in the name of justice and rights alike for all men. "We are in a fair fight for fair and sacred principles. We are not fighting in the dark, but in the open, contending for the inalienable rights guaranteed by the constitution to every citizen. We are reaching out for our share of the benefits of the government, the preservation of which in every crisis is immortalized by the blood of our dead. We are calling to the man at the staff to wave Old Glory over us, for our devotion helped to keep it from the claws of the fowler. We are calling to the government that protects her citizens in foreign waters to protect us at home, for we defended the flag when secession's venom belched forth at the vitals of the nation." WILLIAM MONROE TROTTER. EDITOR TROTTER IS ILL. A contribution has been started for W. M. Trotter, the fearless editor of The Boston Guardian, and defender of our civil rights. Editor Trotter has made every sacrifice for his race and 'now that he is in need, let us appreciate his efforts by our financial assistance. Send donations to W. M. Trotter, Boston, Mass., or to Chas. Sumner Smith, Sec'y National Equal Rights League, Minneapolis, Minn. The Guardian Fund Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sumner Smith ... $2.00 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. Gertrude 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. Fouse, 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. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR 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 Wednesda- 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 columns. Delinquent SupSCRIBERS will please Send the Price of their Subscriptions this Week. We must have money to continue this Publication. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR 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. 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. FUNERAL OF AL. HARPER. Son of Sergt. John W. Harper U.S.A. dies after lingering illness. In spite of extreme hot weather, a large crowd of friends attended the funeral at St. Peter Church of Albert J. Harper, who died from tuberculosis. He had been ill about a year and expired on July 14, at his father's home on 4th Ave., surrounded by his wife and many relatives. He was 34 years 5 months and 22 days old, and was born Jan, 22, 1882 at Fort Meade, S. D. Services were conducted by Revs. Stovall and Peterson. He had become converted through the ministering of Rev. Peterson and had joined the church of his parents, St. Peter A. M. E. and took part in its meetings, as long as strength permitted him. He had been astray from the teachings of childhood, but always made a host of friends. He had a sunny disposition, and was well liked. During his illness, he regretted that he was unable to give more service to God, and left a fitting testimonial to all young men, who have not accepted Christ. He was patient and fong suffering, and had best attention and all that he could wish for. He was a loving husband, son and brother. He was married eight years ago. His wife, Mrs. Ida Harper, survives him, also his parents and two sisters and eight brothers. His father is a retired officer of the U. S. A. and a veteran of the 54th Miss. Rev. Peterson and Rev. Stovall spoke of the deceased and his conversion. The choir furnished appropriate music. Mrs. Fannie Pierre sang "Face to Face." The remains rested in a full open couched casket, surrounded by flowers, and were buried in Crystal Lake Cemetery. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank all, who assisted us during the long illness of late Albert J. Harper, for the many expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral tributes, especially from Corinthian Temple No. 1, S. M. T. of St. Paul. Williard Merrill, 521 12th Ave. So., a hustling young newsboy on the South Side will deliver The Twin City Star and The Chicago Defender to you on request to Cash customers only. Miss Ruth Beasley, daughter of Rev. D. C. Beasley, suffered an attack of asthma at Bethesda Church on Thursday eve. She is improving. Mrs. Ollie Phelps has returned from Ottumwa, Ia., where she attended the funeral of her father, Henry Elliott. He was a retired farmer and one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Iowa. Mrs. W. D. Carter of Seattle, is visiting in St. Paul. Mr. and Mrs. Gus. Sessions have moved to 700 Morgan Ave. No. 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. MRS. M. MOSELEY WITHERS, Appears In "JUDITH OF BETHULIA" "Assisted by Rare Musical Talent the recital, "Judith of Bethulia," given by Mrs. M. Moseley Withers, Dramatic Reader, on Tuesday evening, July 18th, 1916, at Zion Baptist Church, was a decided hit. Besides being a graduate of one of the leading conservatories of Dramatic Art of this city, Mrs. Withers has proven herself to be a "Scholar" in her titled profession, for which she has studied hard, without assumption. By her easy manner and graceful stage appearance in the portrayal of this very difficult reading, Mrs. Withers made good the saying of Miss Moore, the Principal of the Maude Moore School of Expression of this City, "that she is a young woman of unexcelled ability as a reader." A very large and appreciative audience listened to this fascinating recital. She was assisted by the brilliant and talented musical prodigy, Miss Marienne Jeffrey, who delighted her hearers in the "Prelude C. Sharp Minor," by S. Rachmaninovn. The next admirable surprise was the "Overture, Poet and Peasant", by the Imperial Orchestra, which was enthusiastically received; this was their first appearance and we predict a bright future for them with the very efficient musical Director, Mrs. Sensabaugh. The company are: Mr. Dan White—Violinist and Leader, Mrs. B. Gray—Cornetist, Mr. J. W. Wright—Drummer, Mr. Andrew Quinn—Bass Violin, Mrs. W. B. Sensabaugh—Director and Pianist. A This Recital was under the auspices of the Silver Leaf Club of Zion Baptist Church and a vote of thanks is hereby extended to all who in any way helped to make this the success it was. The amount received from tickets and refreshments was $56.95. Many thanks. Committee Silver Leaf Club, President, Mrs. P. A. Aylor, Secretary, E. Mitchell. Mr. Paul Church of Livingstone College, has returned to visit his mother, Mrs. Nancy Church of St. Paul. Miss Adah Lewis entertained at breakfast Sunday morning in honor of Miss Geraldine Hodges of Chicago, and Mrs. Lillian McKnight of St. Paul. Mr. Jessie Woods is very ill at Hopewell Hospital. A Correction. Mr. Homer Goins did not go to Chicago on a motorcycle as stated in the Star. It was his brother Mr. Maurice Goins of St. Paul. He also visited Indianapolis. Mr. Thomas Galbreath accompanied him to Chicago. Mrs. Bina Cabbell, 2908 2nd Ave. S., is visiting friends in La Crosse and Winona. Atty. W. T. Francis spent Wednesday in Madison, Wis., on legal business with Gov. Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Giles of Pillsbury Ave. are spending two weeks at Woodland Beach, Lake Chisago, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Wills of St. Paul. Mr. John T. Pierce, of the Omaha Ry., visited his sister iq New Orleans, La., last fall. While there he became engaged to Miss Mamie Thomas. They met again in Chicago on July 3, and were married. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce are residing at 3517 4th Ave. So. in this city. Mrs. Albert Taylor and dangher, Miss Natalie, from Pittsburg, Pa., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Showell and Mrs. Harry Grever. Mrs. Harriette Beasley of Beverly, Mass. was the guest of her brother Mr. Jessie F. Stevens, a carrier in the P. O. Dept. She spent a pleasant time with Mrs. Stevens and baby, and left this week for home via Little Falls, N. Y. where she will visit her brother, Mrs. Fletcher Stevens. Mrs. Ophelia Rice is visiting her daughter Mrs. Helen Lane, who is ill at Fairmont, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Bell spent Sunday at Long Lake and enjoyed a good day's fishing. D. R. Francis of the P. O. Dept. and Editor Smith were among the lucky fishermen at Long Lake last Sunday. 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. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR 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 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. 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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 AMES LODGE NO. 106, I. B. P. O. E. of W. ker's Mon ake July Bring your family and enjoy this ideal picnic ground. GOOD I The facilities at Parker's Law including Boating, Bathing, Fishing IMPORTANT NOTICE:—Train 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 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. Luke Tichonor, Chairman; G Thomas, B. M. McDew, P. H. Shannon, Geo. W. Bryant, G. E Berry, Benj. Jones, W. T. McInty J. Ed. Stewart, Jas. Branch, Glow Simms, J. J. Roberts, Chas. Sur POSITIVELY NO INTOXICATI THE GR The management reserves the ri 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." The foregoing article was an error. There was but ONE waiter, and we believe him the only one, who would be guilty of such a foolish act—and he simply lost his head. Mr. Jordan M. Morris is making extensive arrangements for the great Masonic gathering in Chicago. The Twin Cities will be well represented. For any information about the Grand Masonic meeting in Chicago—call Nic. 1873, or see J. M. Morris, 506 Boston Block. JUDGE HUGHES TO SPEECH Judge Charles E. Hughes, R. Rican Candidate for President, speak in the Twin Cities on theing of August 9th. Word to the feet has been received from Nat Headquarters by C. A. Congdonational Committeeman from this. The meetings will be held under auspices of the Republican State tral Committee. Full details will be announced later. Republican Clubs and republic generally are interesting themes in the meetings, and a special will be made to make them a cess. The Minesota speeches will 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 represnted. Mr. John A. Withers, the reliable expressman has moved his office to 611 Girard Ave. N., near 6th Ave. N., where he is better prepared to serve his customers. He can be reached by calling Hyland 2331—and orders will receive prompt attention.—Advertisement. The greatest study for the Negro today is the Negro race.—Atty. B. S. Smith. If you want to own a home in 1916 See McDew NOW! He has some good bargains. Now is the time --- Parker's Lake END ENJOY IN CITIES Picture Map Folder entitled Cities 1916 Information About Minneapolis Published. In finest paper. Tells how to besting sights in and about cities, in the least possible expense. Contains new in- well as seven splendid colored y attractively the Central Central Portion of St. Paul, the Chain of Lakes," Lake Car Lake, while the largest and surrounding suburbs, miles, with their famous Most instructive and enter- g folder will be mailed to cents in stamps. Agent, Twin City Lines, Minneapolis. c and Outing. By 6, I. B. P. O. E. of W. FISHING We furnish real Picnic Enjoyments ing and Dancing. Us will leave promptly as scheduled 22nd Ave. No. and 7th St., MICNIC SPECIAL 1:25 P.M. LILTS 40c. CHILDREN 20c. co. W. Holbert, Wm. Cratic, F. G. Southall, Wm. R. Morris, Ewing Southall, Ross Hamilton, Benj. Josh, J. P. Jackson, Wm. Stirman, er Shull, Everett Jock, "Jock" inner Smith, Judge Johnston. ING LIQUORS ALLOWED ON OUNDS. ht to refuse undesirable persons. JUDGE HUGHES TO SPEAK. Judge Charles E. Hughes, Republican Candidate for President, will speak in the Twin Cities on the evening of August 9th. Word to this effect has been received from National Headquarters by C. A. Congdon, National Committeeman from this State. The meetings will be held under the auspices of the Republican State Central Committee. Full details will be announced later. Republican Clubs and republicans generally are interesting themselves in the meetings, and a special effort will be made to make them a success. The Minesota speeches will be among the first to be delivered by Mr. Hughes, and for that reason a great deal of interest will attach. E. L. Thornton, Chairman, Republican State Central Committee. THE EPISCOPAL CLUBS' PICNIC. The Episcopal Club of St. Thomas Mission of Minneapolis, have secured AUGUST 10TH for their Annual Outing and Picnic. They will go to Parker's Lake. Announcements later.-Advertisement. MRS. CHAPMAN MUCH IMPROVED. Mrs. Lulu B. Chapman, who has been ill several months at the University Hospital, will spend a few weeks at Camp Wills, Chisago Lake. Her husband, Mr. Richard Chapman, underwent an operation (his blood being transfused into his wife) which greatly strengthened her. Mr. John S. Cary, one of the oldest Masons, and a veteran employee of the Soo Ry. will attend the Masonic Conclave in Chicago. SEND US THE NEWS. If you want notices inserted, spend a cent or two and send your copy—clearly and intelligently written. REMEMBER JULY 24. The Elk's Picnic. --- 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 **props.** N. W. TELEPHONE MAIN 25151 ORDERS OF ONE DOLLAR OR OVER DELIVERED. 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. FURNISHED ROOMS. Comfortable Furnished Rooms, for Light Housekeeping Clean and Within Business District. Call Mrs. Harris, 707 So. Third St., Minneapolis. Choice Furnished Rooms. Modern, block from car line—Desirable location. Mrs. Mitchell, 2020 5th Ave. S. Phone South 117.—Call mornings. UPPER DUPLEX FOR RENT Thoroughly modern upper duplex, good location. Call Colfax 3223. Nicely furnished rooms for rent, every convenience. Apply 1306 Was.ington Ave. S. Phone N. W. Main 4999. SACRIFICE BARGAIN. FOR RENT. Lower Duplex, 5 rooms, modern except heat, located in South Central district. NICE FLAT FOR RENT. 5 rooms, modern except heat—residential location, near car line—$18.00 per month. For information Four car loads of Negro harvest hands left for points in Montana over the Soo Ry. on July 6th. The rumor that Mrs. Martha Noble died last week was untrue. 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. Peoples Christian Assembly. 1204 Washington Ave. So. Services Sunday—11 A. M. Sunday School—1.30 P. M. Praise Meeting—3 P. M. Preaching—8 P. M. ELDER G. W. MITCHELL, Pastor. Assisted by Mrs. G. W. Mitchell. Come! and Serve the Lord. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. 7th Ave. North and Hoag St. Rev. M. W. Withers, Pastor, Res. 2406 17 Ave. S. The Drexel 600 Leses. P. M. M. P. M. P. M. P. M. ALL. 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 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. M. 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 SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE ON SMALL MONTHLY PAYMENTS Houses and Flats for Rent. B. M. McDEW, 802 Sykes Block. N. W. Nic. 621 Minneapolis 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 Rooms by Day, Week or Month N. W. Phone Nic. 1873 J. M. MORRIS Real Estate Broker Loans Collections 506 BOSTON BLOCK MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. THE REX CAFE 252 FOURTH AVE. SO. (Down Stairs) Regular Dinner 11:30 to 2:30 P. M. A la Carte Service 7 A. M. to 10 P. M. MILES ETHRIDGE, Prop. BEST MEALS IN THE CITY Dan Williams THE DOULASS CAFE' 407 FIFTH AVE. SO. 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 E, Prop. THE CITY Dan Williams CAFE' E. SO. W. Main 2767 MAIN 1551 Market Disions AVE. LIS. DOLICITED Mrs. Emma Jeffries, has moved to 533 Colfax Avenue North. Read Peterson, the druggist's announcement.—It's important. Defective 4th St. and 8th Ave. So. the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, at 8:30 P. M.. PENTICOSTAL. PETER H. HARRIS 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. 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 . 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. "The Republican Party is the ship; all else is the sea," said Fred. Douglass. The good old clipper is out of her course and the waves are dashing high. Many of the Negro members 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 Constitution in her cargo, Justice as her ballast; and with a loyal and unprejudiced crew; she will clear for her return voyage, under sunny skies and on calm seas. Then Americans, regardless of race, creed or color, could, well say—"Our hope of future years, are all with thee." CONSTRUCTIVE WORK OF THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE How the Nashville (Tenn.) Branch Has Proved Its Worth. The work of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Colored People shows a healthy growth in efficiency and in initiative. The league maintains headquarters in New York and has branches in many of the large cities south and west, which are doing a beneficent work among our people. Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones is the executive secretary and associate director in charge of the main office in New York, and Dr. George E. Haynes, professor of economics at Fisk university, is the executive secretary in charge of the office at Nashville, Tenn. At a recent meeting of the executive board held in New York Dr. Haynes made a report on the part played by the league at the big fire which did so much damage in Nashville the latter part of March. Dr. Haynes says: On March 22 it disastrous fire in East Nashville made destitute about 2,500 persons, more than half of whom were colored. Temporary and permanent relief was provided by the league office took the initiative, as far as the relief for colored people was concerned, and established an office near the fire zone, with the co-operation of a committee from the Negro board of trade. The whites, led by the Commercial club, assisted in the relief from us. Within a short time we were invited to join with them and carry on the relief work jointly. In all 361 colored and 321 white families were helped in some way or other, and $2,000 was raised and spent. On the strength of the impression made in the fire relief, some of the leading white and colored citizens issued a call for a conference to form a movement to attack some of our chronic social problems. As a result, organization plans were made to organize the league on May 22 of the Public Welfare league. This league has since that time established an office and undertaken to promote three lines of work under subcommittees as follows: Committee on delinquency, which will deal with both juvenile code and adult code; Committee on housing and health and committee on employment and relief. The interest has become so active that both white and colored people are united in the same organization, and our white friends have been equally or more active than the colored members. The organization has started with the policy of a carefully selected membership and an ability to work with our ablest white and colored business and professional men of Nashville. active Page ```markdown ``` 一 AMERICAN PRESS FAIR TO COLORED TROOPS AT FRONT Brief Reference to Past and Present Behavior of Our Fighters. The behavior of the colored troops in the present uprising in Mexico is strictly in keeping with the record of the colored soldiers in all the wars in which the United States has had to take part. The line of their deeds stretches from Bunker Hill to San Juan and thence back across to the western frontier of our country. They took part in the civil war and won fame with the Army of the Potomac. The number enlisted was 188,000. At the battle of Olustee, Milliken's Bend and Fort Wagner they bore Old Glory to the fore, and, in the words of Sergeant Bill Carney, the old flag never touched the ground. In the war of 1812 at New Orleans and on Lake Erie General Jackson and Commodore Perry gave testimony of their valor and deeds of daring. No wonder the daily press of the country speaks of their present and past record as being equal to any class of men which has ever shouldered a musket in defense of our common country. It is recorded of Baron von Clausen, a German army officer, who was a visitor to the United States during the Revolutionary war, that in speaking of the bravery of the colored troops he said: "Of the 20,000 soldiers in General Washington's camp 5,000 were Negroes, and the best drilled and disciplined regiment was Colonel Greene's Rhode Island troops, three-fourths of which were composed of Negroes." The Ninth and Tenth cavalry, the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth infantry and the Eighth Illinois regiments, with the regiments of white troops, at the present time constitute the flower of the American army. Should this country become involved in war with any nation or government it may rely on the support of its colored soldiers. The Fifteenth New York infantry, now in the making, will be heard from in due time. The fairness of the daily press of the country in the present crisis is admirable. MEETING OF PHYSICIANS. Interstate Convention Held With Academy of Medicine In Philadelphia. Philadelphia.-The convention of interstate physicians, dentists and drugstores held here from July 13 to 15, inclusive, had a beneficent effect upon the community. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Philadelphia Negro Academy of Medicine, whose president is the well known Dr. N. F. Mossell. The gathering was made up of men representing the professions above named in six states and the District of Columbia. Dr. Mossell has the distinction of being the first physician of the Negro race to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania. Another fact which gave importance to the session was that in this city there are sixty practicing physicians of the race, forty dentists, six druggists and two hospitals, the Frederick Douglass and Mercy hospitals. The opening address was given by Dr. Mossell, who is the founder and chief of the medical staff of the Frederick Douglass hospital. Clinics were held at each of the above named institutions, which were not only interesting, but very successful. The delegates and visitors numbered over 500. Philadelphia ranks first among the cities of the United States in the medical profession among our people. The committee of arrangements consisted of Dr. George Cannon, chairman, Jersey City, N. J.; Dr. Benjamin Wither, secretary, New York, and Dr. Charles A. Lewis, treasurer, Philadelphia. BIG BAPTIST MEETING. Kansas City, Mo., to Entertain the National Convention Sept. 6. Kansas City, Mo.—With the securing of the big Convention hall and auditorium the citizens of this city passed their first milestone in preparing for the visitors of the great national Baptist convention that is to be held here Sept. 6 to 12, inclusive. This feat was accomplished by the committee of three consisting of Drs. Hurst, Williams and Beckham, who are representing the general committee in charge of the entertainment of the entire delegation. Simultaneous to the securing of this Convention hall news came from Vicksburg, Miss., that the executive committee of the congress in session there had chosen its delegates for the coming big gathering. A program covering six days of constructive work has been made, which is argued here as guaranteeing an unusually interesting session. The committee on homes has been at work for some time making assignments. The citizens of the city, regardless of denominations, have joined hands to help Kansas City entertain her guests the first week in September. The Baptist Ministers' alliance took action some time ago whereby the securing of the big city Convention hall and other places was heartily indorsed. It is safely estimated by President Jones of the national Baptist convention that over 5,000 Baptists will invade Kansas City during the week of the convention. Press Association Official Dies. The National Negro Press association, through Corresponding Secretary Henry Allen Boyd, reports the death of the Rev. W. R. Tolliver, assistant recording secretary of the association, which occurred at Nashville, Tenn., recently. The Rev. Mr. Tolliver was interested in many good movements for racial uplift. THE TWIN CITY STAR HAMPTON TRADE SCHOOL RESULTS Great Work of Students In the Painting Section. 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 rooms, twenty-two porch floors and eighty-eix rooms painted; seventy floors waxed, varnished or painted; five gates and fences, nine boats and launches, twenty screens, four fire sets and 188 signs painted; sixteen carriages, carts and wagons and thirteen automobiles painted; forty-eight trays enameled, 400 pieces of furniture painted or varnished, twelve radiators bronzed and fifty-three rooms papered Were one skeptical of securing good results from student tradesmen here is some first class evidence that Hampton is attacking with system the problem of taking Negroes and Indians, who are fresh from the country or the city, and training them for useful citizenship. How are these excellent results secured? The Hampton Trade school work in painting includes three main divisions—technical instruction, carriage, wagon and automobile painting, and house painting. The boys receive tasks of graduated difficulty and at every turn combine theory with practice. In the technical training they are taught the names and uses of the tools that they use. They learn to match colors. They study the quality of the materials which they use. They are shown clearly, for example, why linseed oil is better than cottonseed oil in painting. They receive practical shop talks on the making of paints, leads and other materials with which the general painter must deal in his daily work. During the Saturday morning shop talks the instructor tells the students some of the interesting facts about the people who produce the raw materials commonly used in the trade. The students take notes and reproduce them orally and in writing. When a student, for example, knows that the burning of a ship at sea, with its cargo of 100,000 cases of shellac from India, causes a decided change in the market price of shellac he is bound to have a greater interest in and sympathy for the people in a foreign land who gather the raw material for use in the United States. Progress Noted at New Monrovia, Fla. New Monrovia, Fla., thirty-two miles from Palm Beach on the main line of the Florida East Coast railway, is a rapidly growing community. It is to be incorporated under the laws of the state and owned and controlled by the colored citizens of that section of the state. Churches, schools and other institutions usually found in a well regulated town are being erected. Rich farm land and plots of homes are being laid out for sale to prospective residents, and the whole territory is assuming a healthy and thrifty appearance. With the influence of the local business leagues of the state and the efforts of the officials of the town it will not be long before every section of the district will be inhabited by thrifty members of our race. 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. Paironage. 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. 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. GUESTS AT HOTEL DALE, ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. ATLANTIC CITY, W. J. Philadelphians: Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. L. Blinns, Miss Ella Bell, Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Bailey, Germantown, Dr. and Mrs. Atoline and daughter, Miss E. Minter, Jas. C. B. Astwood, Dr. C. F. Atoline, R. M. Bennett, Dr. and Mrs. Milton White and son, Mrs. L. White, Misses Ethel and Riba Bascom, Dr. E. L. Sarjeant, Priscilla Chambers, Mrs. E. Harris, Messrs. Jno. A. Harris, Hunter Staples, Dr. J. A. Jenkins, I. Ward Wille, Lee G. Warrick, Herbert Johnson, Julius Baptiste, M. M. Dorster, Silas King. New York: Miss Arminta King, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Fairweather, Mr. Henry Blake, Cleeland, O., Edna Pretty, St. Croix, D. W. I., Miss H. A. Burr, Lewistown, Me. Baltimore: Master Dunbar Young, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Frey. B. W. Hill, Ardmore, Pa., Mr. Geo. Nugent, Chester, Pa., Theodore F. Hall, Trenton, N. J., Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller, Miss Leah F. Miller, Lawnside, N. J. Cape May: Mrs. W. E. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Mousserone, Mrs. N. Bryant. Messrs. C. S. R. Higginbotham, Atlanta, Ga., Joe Kanoy Winston, Salem, N. C. E. W. Dale. Owner. HOT WEATHER SUITS Positively every piece of summer goods in the house is involved in this sale. And remember this—it is our regular stock—not a lot of odds and ends picked up for a few days' sale. Men who appreciate extraordinary values, and who know a good thing—always wait for this event. Our patterns are the newest of the new—pure wool fabrics—and tailoring is of the highest character. The Brown Bros. Label is a guarantee of recognized quality. BROWN BROS. MERCANTILE CO. Kidd Mitchell, Prop. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. LADIES SPECIALLY INVITED EVERY DAY. SPRING AND SUMMER $35 Suits for ..... $23.34 $40 Suits for ..... $26.67 $45 Suits for ..... $30.00 $50 Suits for ..... $33.34 $60 Suits for ..... $40.00 FULL DRESS SUIT Silk Lined $50 Suits for ..... $33.34 $55 Suits for ..... $36.67 $60 Suits for ..... $40.00 $65 Suits for ..... $43.35 $70 Suits for ..... $46.67 $75 Suits for ..... $50.00 BROWN BROS. I TAILORS A 21 Sixth Street So., N. W. MAIN 2259 KEYSTONE BUFFET 1313 Wash FOR LADIES Music Every Day f 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 mesages 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. $35 Overcoats for ..... $23.34 $40 Overcoats for ..... $26.67 $45 Overcoats for ..... $30.00 $50 Overcoats for ..... $33.34 TROUSERS $8 Pants for ..... $5.34 $9 Pants for ..... $6.00 $10 Pants for ..... $6.67 $11 Pants for ..... $7.33 $12 Pants for ..... $8.00 $14 Pants for ..... $9.33 $15 Pants for ..... $10.00 Minneapolis. Souvenirs for Ladies every Wednesday afternoon and Evening CT and CLUB CAFE 8th. Ave. South 5 & GENTLEMEN from 2 P. M. to 11 P. M. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. INVITED EVERY DAY. MINNESOTA CONGRESSMAN FAVORS SHORTER HOURS FOR THE MAN WHO —Congressman Thomas D. Schall, representing the Tenth Minnesota district, has taken up the defense of the man who toils and has been given keen attention. Congressman Schall says: "Yesterday's mistake warns us against the blunder of tomorrow. Our mistake in the past has been an endeavor to transform our workers into high speed machines, without regard for the economic waste to the worker or to the race. Faster, faster, faster, pile up the garments; heap up the profits, no matter if rest and health and proper food be denied the weary laborer; no matter if gishl form$_{4}$ 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." 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We are against any program giving a State a right to over-ride the Constitution. We had hoped to see some plank in its platform 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 ultimate purpose, which was also his prophecy—that he would drive out of the Republican party, those who corrupted the principles of the party. We regret the loss of a friend, of our race on the Supreme Bench, by the resignation of Justice Hughes—which gave Pges. Wilson an opportunity to appoint a Democrat—and fate may decree that by his appointment we may have a Justice White or Justice Harlan. Though Democrats they were honest interpreters of the law and spirit of the Constitution. 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 expect a large following, and a return to the Grand Old Party, for its success 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, will 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 conducted entirely by Negroes. See their Ad and patronize them! OUR NEW NUMBER The Star Phone is Hyland 5580. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION A REAL NEWSPAPER. A newspaper isn't simply a bare chronicle of events. It is a personality. 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 lend a hand if you need help. Cheerfulness and good humor are excellent qualities, and a wide range of interests. 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 sorrow 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 happen. Not often, does it? Now: Subscribe for it, and pay for it. THE NEGRO EDITOR. the Negro editor has to make much of the news he writes. The social clubs, the church, the fraternal organizations, all must feel his guiding hand. He is expected to be in everything 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 preacher, 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 boomer, and the black goat, the door mat, the rock of refuge, the lacky boy, and the vicarous sacrifice. A Negro editor 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. He is the only animal that can exist on newspaper, except the Billy-goat. CRIME INCREASING There is a noticeable increase in crime among the Negroes. Almost daily there are reports of hold-ups by thieving men and women. Strange characters are flocking into the Twin Cities, and the police are unable to locate many of the offenders. The situation is critical, and was caused by negligence on the part of many policemen to investigate conditions. They have been too liberal with the Negro element—and now we have the worst gang of vagrants of any city. A general cleanup should be made. Recently a round-up was made and several whites were arrested. It is the desire of all good citizens, that the law be enforced. Crime among Negroes causes greater race prejudice. The rough and vicious Negro has gained a foothold and his presence is disastrous to all of his race. Thugs, depesters, gunmen and every undesirable finds it "soft" in Minneapolis, because of the existence of dives, buffet flats and other lawless joints. Vag Law should be strictly enforced. The Star has long ago called the attention of those authorities, but they have let matters go so far, that they are now powerless to stop this wave of crime. TO BAPTIST CHURCHES AND PASTORS EVERYWHERE. Don't forget to make an offering for our foreign mission work on the 5th Sunday, July 30th. That Miss E. L. Davis of West Africa writes, "starvation faces me, with 29 children in our Bible and Industrial Academy," should call us to immediate action and our love for Christ surely will force us to help those we sent to Africa. Please let me hear from you on Monday, July 31st. Yours in His service, L. G. Jordon, Foreign Mission Rooms, National Baptist Convention, Ewen Bldg., 701 S. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pa. THE TWIN CITY STAR PYTHIANS HOLD FORTH IN CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Felicitates With New Jersey Knights. The grand lodge. Knights of Pythias of Pennsylvania, begins its tenth annual meeting in Philadelphia on Monday, July 24. Members of the order in Philadelphia maintain several subordinate lodges and two regiments of the uniform rank. They are sure to give visitors of the state lodges and their fellow members of the order from New Jersey, under command of Brigadier General Fitzgerald, a mighty good time. General Fitzgerald in turn is playing host to the Keystone State Knights by giving them a royal side trip to Atlantic City. The main session closes Friday evening, July 28. Many good results to the credit of the state organization are expected. VALUABLE WORK ON LAW. Estimable Service Rendered by Alfred B. Cosey to Lawyers and Laymen. Attorney Alfred Bonito Cosey of Newark and the New Jersey bar has compiled for the use of the busy lawyer a compendium of English and American law on title of record with practice and procedure supported by English and American decisions. In the preface to his book the author says: "The purpose of this book is to present in a condensed form the origin, history, object, use, constitutionality and construction of the American and English recording and registry laws and record title and index thereof; the distinction between them; when, how and by whom deeds and other written instruments conveying real or personal property or interest therein shall be acknowledged, proved, witnessed, recorded, filed or title registered, the number of witnesses required; with references to American and English statutes and decisions, together with the practice and procedure thereon, and the duties of the recording officer or register." The book contains 415 pages, is cloth bound and looks exactly what it is—a law book—a reference book packed from cover to cover with a mass of useful legal information which every young beginner in the law should have in his library and every old practitioner within easy reach on busy days. Mr. Cosey has rendered a distinct service to the members of his profession in preparing for their use a volume of such incalculable service to lawyers and laymen. To know what to do and how to do it with exactness and certainty is set out with great minuteness of detail in "Cosey on Title of Record." It is the most ambitious undertaking by a Negro disciple of Blackstone in the United States of America. With the exception of a small work by the late D. A. Straker of Michigan this is the first legal work from the pen of a Negro lawyer in this country which has come to my notice, says John E. Bruce "Grit." In Africa, Haiti and other West India islands Negroes write law books that stand the test of critical examination. The late J. Mensho Larbah's "Fanti Customary Laws" have been adopted by the English courts on the Gold Coast, Africa, as standard authority on native laws. Cosely Hayford's "Gold Coast Native Institutions" is a learned legal definition-interpretation of the tribal laws of West Africa which Englishmen are learning to respect. Mr. Sarbah was in his lifetime acknowledged as the ablest of the many able lawyers on the Gold Coast. Cosely Hayford now occupies that position at the Gold Coast bar. This book of Mr. Cosey's is really worth while. It is a decidedly valuable contribution to our racial literature and should have a wide reading. Every Negro attorney throughout the country should possess a copy of "Cosey on Title of Record." I have known Mr. Cosey for over twenty years and have always believed that he was one day going to do something to make himself famous. He has done the trick and deserves, and should have, the commendation and the substantial encouragement of the members of his profession, for whom he has performed a service which should not be lightly regarded, for the man who writes a law book, with all its dry, uninteresting detail, is worthy to rank with Job for endurance and patience. High School Girls to Enter College. The girls' high school in Brooklyn is rated among the best in the United States. The June (1916) graduating class consisted of 334. Among the colored girls who graduated with fine records were Marle Moseley, Inez Williams, Lillian Carnard Dodson, Mamik I, Irving, Emma Pulley, Genevieve Morton and Gladys Brown. Genevieve Morton will enter Pratt institute in September, and Lillian C. Dodson will go to Hunter college, where she matriculated on Monday, July 10, for the course leading to the degree of bachelor of arts. Research Work of Education-Board. Researches which are being made under the auspices of the general education board for 1916-17 include a study of the progress of the education of the Negro as developed at Hampton and Tuskegee institutes. Other researches are a study of the Gary school system, preparation of a study into the best methods of training teachers for rural schools and a survey of higher education in Maryland. SWALES DEFENDS UNION SOLDIERS BELIEVES IN RACIAL PEACE. Daily Journal at Jacksonville, Ill. Prints Forceful Denunciation of Film, Which Its Correspondent Says Should Be Suppressed Before the Poison Picturized Permeates Life of Nation. Jacksonville, Ill.—There appeared in a recent issue of the Jacksonville Daily Journal what is regarded here and elsewhere by those who read it as the most forceful denunciation of the photo play known as "The Birth of a Nation," as well as the most timely compliment to the work of the Negro as a citizen, that has yet been presented. The writer, J. M. Swales, is a white man. The article in part reads thus: Picturization of the events during the reconstruction period from 1868 to 1872 is one gigantic, colossal lie, gilded and sugar coated, which makes it easy for the present generation to swallow. It is a masterpiece of misrepresentation and a reflection on the Union soldier who gave the best that was in him and slipped off the four best years of his life. It is also a reflection on the character of the real sons of "southern chivalry" and the southern character in general. Those who lived through that period, of the nation's history know that the Rev. Thomas Dixon, at one time an eminent "sky plot," quit the pulpit and turned to the literary field because there was more in it for him than trying to bring sinners to the mourners' bench. Like many other of his lk he is out for the money. He pictures the Kuklux Klan as a band of heroes composed of the best blood of the south, when the truth is that the Klan was composed mostly of the riffraff and scum of the south, a lot of cowardly ruffians who did all their acts of "heroism" in the night, and the blacker the night the better to carry on their work of assassination with the dagger and bloody rope. In the four years of the red reign of the Kuklux scores and hundreds of innocent whites and blacks were done to death by this gang of murderous corthroats because they dared to stand for the Union and the flag that has never yet been furled in the face of an enemy. The whole thing is the song of the stren of secession and disunion, wafted back to us from a thousand battle fields and should be suppressed before the poison pictured permeats the life of the nation—more especially the generations that have come upon the stage of action since the close of the reddest period of our national life—a war that filled a million graves and caused rivers of tears to flow for loved ones who laid down their lives; not for "the birth of a nation," but the salvation of a nation born at Concord and Bunker Hill and not in the brain of the Rev. Thomas Dixon. The story is a beautiful perversion of history and as a screen production has no parallel in the moving picture industry. Therein lies the seductive danger. This is well known by the "sky 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 a 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 as many mean white men. In fact, the white men were the meanest, because they had better opportunities than the bondmen who had been under the dominion of slavery for centuries. "The Birth of a Nation" should be suppressed for the harm that it is doing not only in perverting history, but in inflaming the passions of those who would like to forget the horrors of that awful period of the sixties, especially the unparalleled atrocities carried out in Anderssonville and other dens of horror 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 he is trying to defend. We seem to have reached the point where it would be quite the proper caper for the Union soldier to apologize for the things he did when called to eastern department, to designate an 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 his special qualifications, good judgment and ability. It is a great satisfaction to know he has so fully met the requirements of that difficult situation. 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