Twin City Star

DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL RURAL TRAINING SCHOOLS SOUTH Eight Southern States Are Co-operating With the General Education Board For the Improvement of Country School Facilities—Attitude of Supervisors Is Friendly. There is being developed in the south a new type of school for Negro youth known as the county training school. This development is being fostered by the Slater board, co-operating with public school authorities in the counties, says James L. Sibley in the Southern Workman. Any system of publicly supported education in the south is based upon the county as the unit. This is as true of the Negro as of the white public schools. The fostering of a county system adequately supported and adequately supervised occupies the efforts of educational forces at work in the field at the present time. A number of agencies are helping in this development. Eight southern states, through co-operation with the general education board, employ supervisors of their rural elementary Negro schools, who devote their time to the improvement of these schools in the several counties and also help to bring about better supervision on the part of the public school authorities. The Jeanes fund assists in this development by bearing a portion of the expense necessary to employ the supervising industrial teachers. Their effort has been not only to teach elementary industries to boys and girls, but to stimulate general improvement in the physical condition of school buildings and grounds and to reach the homes of the children, thus developing a spirit of community cooperation. There is also the Rosenwald fund, which has brought about directly the erection of new rural school buildings properly equipped by securing the co-operation of all the forces in the community, both public and private, of both races. All the forces involved in the establishment of a public system of elementary education seem therefore to have been set in motion. It is true that the higher institutions for the training of Negro youth, such as Hampton and Tuskegee, the state normals and the agricultural schools, are turning out graduates who are able to cope with conditions as they find them. Many of these graduates become teachers in the better schools for their race. There remains, however, the problem of obtaining adequately prepared teachers for the average rural communities in the south, and this problem is a difficult one, for it is beyond the means of the majority of Negro teachers to attend these higher and distant institutions of learning. The need for some sensible, practical school in each county to help meet this demand has long been evident. Such a school should offer training a little more advanced than the average rural school and should be a part of the public school system of the county. This conclusion was reached by Dr. James H. Dillard, president of the Slater board, after years of experience and investigation. In many counties there are struggling Negro schools which offer some advanced training to students, but these are generally poorly equipped, lack adequate funds and are often pretentious in name as well as in the course of study. To have these schools turned over to the public school authorities, to have funds appropriated for their maintenance and to secure properly prepared teachers for them have been some of the problems to be solved. The south has to support a dual system of schools, which makes it all the more difficult to secure sufficient funds for either race, yet the response on the part of the southern county superintendents has been cordial. Applications from the counties have been greater than the funds could supply and in the case of a number of school-the general education board has asisted in providing equipment for adequate work There is much in the traditional course of study to be avoided. The very name—county training school—indicates that it is of a new type. These schools cover from eight to ten grades of work. Three courses are offered—namely, agriculture for boys, household arts for girls and teacher training during the last year for those who desire to teach in the rural schools of the county. In Alabama three of these schools similar to those in other southern states, are already in operation. These three are located at Cottage Grove, in Coosa county; at Lebanon, in Pickens county, and at Charity, in Lowndes county. A fourth recently established, but not yet in its new building, is at Plateau, in Mobile county. In establishing these schools we have been able to get away from all traditions, and three of the four will have entirely new plants. We have therefore been able to design and construct buildings adapted to the needs of the community well lighted, reasonably well equipped, yet within reach of the school finances. WM. R. MORRIS AMES' CHOICE FOR GRAND EXALTED RULER Wm. R. Morris, delegate elect from Ames Lodge 106 I. B. P. O. E. of W to the Grand Lodge session to be held in Philadelphia, Pa., from Aug. 22 to 25, 1916, is a well known Elk and was formerly Grand Legal Adviser for the Order. He is Ames Lodge's choice for Grand Exalted Ruler. Mr. Morris holds the rank of Brig. General of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias, is a $39^{\circ}$ Mason and an ex-Judge of the Supreme Court of Odd Fellows. He is one of the oldest lawyers in practice in this state, and was a member of the American Bar Assn. He stands high as a churchman and has always been a Republican. He was a member of the Hughes reception committee. Delegates Geo. W. Holbert, P. H. Southall and Fred. G. Thomas have been instructed to support Mr. Morris for Grand Exalted Ruler. CHILDRENS' HOME DESTROYED Institution For Cripples In Philadelphia Sustains Great Loss. The absence of twenty-nine girl innates of the St. Michael and All Angels' Home For Crippled Colored Children at 613-15 North Forty-third street, Philadelphia, probably saved them from a terrible fate when the building was destroyed by fire which occurred recently. The children are at Sea Isle City, and had they been at the home here when the fire was discovered it is believed that many would have lost their lives. The Rev. J. De Costa Harewood, pastor of the church that bears the name of the institution, believes that the blaze was the work of robbers. The fire marshal, however, is of the opinion that the fire was started by a bolt of lightning. The home is supported by voluntary offerings, and although there was some insurance on the building, it is not enough to erect another. Managers of the home are considering how they may appeal to the public for financial aid with which to erect another. The summer home at the shore is without heat and could not be used for the children in the winter. Raising Funds to Run Down Lynchers The National Association For the Advancement of Colored People held two big meetings on Thursday, Aug. one in New York city and the other in Brooklyn. The meetings were hell in the interest of the anti-lynching fund of $10,000 which the association has undertaken to raise for the purpose of bringing to trial the leaders of the lynching mob responsible for the re- cent murder horror at Waco, Tex. 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 re- searches are a study of the Gary school system, preparation of a study into the best methods of training teach- ers for rural schools and a survey of higher education in Maryland. The Reliable 5c Cigar. Smoke "SIGHT DRAFT" FOREIGN MISSION WORK. Funds For Lise Monument and School Building Are Needed. The Rev. A. R. Robinson, chairman of the foreign mission board of the national Baptist convention, and the Rev. L. G. Jordan, corresponding secretary, ask the co-operation of the entire denomination in the new missionary monument fund movement. It is proposed to erect a monument to the memory of the first Baptist modern foreign missionary, George Leile, to be paid for by Negro Baptists throughout the world. The shaft is to be erected in the front yard of the First Bryant Baptist church, Savannah, Ga. It is to cost $500. The ground plan is to be made up of stones, one from each state where Negro Baptists are organized, from the West Indies, South America and Africa. A letter has been sent to the president of every Baptist state convention asking for a piece of marble or a durable stone from his state twice the size of a common brick, with the initials of the state chiseled on it. This stone should be sent to the Leille monument committee, 717 Broadway, Savannah, Ga. After more than a score of years as corresponding secretary of the foreign mission board of the national Baptist convention, the Rev. Dr. L. G. Jordan is as active and more zealous for the success of foreign missions than ever REV GROEPPELSILE THE FIRST BUYER LOCATED PRESIDENT CHAMPS BENN V. 1769 BROOKVILLE 64 1778 CAMBRIDGE 64 1798 8110 1892 LEILE PRESIDENT DR. C. LLL. NY CASS COUNTY ALA. FLA. 103 COUNTY LA COUNTY ASL CORN GA. JOHN LA COUNTY THE LEILE MONUMENT. before. The more difficult the task the harder he works to raise the necessary funds for the work in Africa. In a letter to Dr. Jordan Miss Davis, who is in charge of the work at Fortsville, west coast of Africa, referring to the situation of the home field, says: "The split in the national Baptist convention in America has greatly affected the work here. While I write you starvation is facing our little band of thirty. We have just a little rice, and when we shall have eaten it I do not know what we shall do. "We have eaten all the cassava which we planted last year and bought edoes three times since Miss Taylor left. I suppose we must be at bedrock in mission work. The Father alone knows just how we shall get along during the rainy season. "We have planted some corn and are now planting rice, edoes and cassava. In the morning we teach and work in the evening on the farm." The foreign mission board, through the various churches, has been campaigning for funds for the past month. Sunday, July 31, was the day set for special contributions to be raised for African missions. The money raised in this special effort will be used to aid in the completion of the Baptist Bible and Industrial school building at Bassa, Liberia. THRIFTY LODGE OF ELKS. North Star, No. 124, In Pittsburgh, Doing Good Work. North Star lodge, No. 124, Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Pittsburgh, has met with much success during the past year. The lodge is in good working condition, and the members are ever on the alert for the good of the order. North Star lodge will be among the active forces at the coming meeting of the grand lodge, which meets in Philadelphia Aug. 20. The newly elected and installed officers for the ensuing year are the following named members, who were recently installed by District Deputy A. B. Rice; Jerry Robinson, exalted ruler; William Washington, esteemed leading knight; Thomas Wilson, esteemed loyal knight; H. S. Bates, esteemed lecturing knight; J. Walter Frazler, corresponding secretary; Stephen Murray, tiler, and Henry Gibson, Esq. Messrs. J. W. Frazler, J. W. Miller and A. B. Rice were elected delegates to the grand lodge convention. Fighting Color Line In Public School. The various local branches of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People located in different sections of the country act as a national vigilance committee for the main organization. The Portland (Ore.) branch is now fighting an attempt of the school board of Portland to discriminate against the colored pupils of the public school in the use of the swimming pool. BUSINESS LEAGUE BROADENS WORK Indications of Hearty Co-operation and Business Thrift—Noted Organizer's Account of Local Leagues In the Various Cities—Kansas City Meeting to Be Veritable School of Methods. The outlook for a large attendance at the annual meeting of the National Negro Business league to be held in Kansas City, Mo., from Aug. 16 to 19 inclusive, is encouraging. In directing the work of Albon Lewis Holsey, traveling representative of the league, the officers have requested Mr. Holsey to report to the office at Tuskegee, Ala. such striking evidences of progress as he may find. As organizer of local leagues Mr. Holsey is kept very busy. When the organizer met the local Negro Business league at Augusta, Ga., one member of the league who was present at the meeting opened the question of establishing a shoe store in that city to be operated by Negroes, and the organizer promised to do whatever he could to encourage the effort. Later the organizer visited Pensacola, Fla., and found a colored man, Mr Sam Charles, operating successfully two shoe stores. Mr. Charles has been in business for twenty-five years and knows the shoe business from the ground up. Mr. Holsey acquainted Mr. Charles with the plans of the Augusta business men, and very promptly he expressed his willingness to give the local league at Augusta the benefit of his experience in operating a shoe store. Mr. Charles is going to Kansas City to attend the meeting of the National league, and those who are interested in the shoe business will have the privilege of hearing Mr. Charles tell in his own words how he built up a $7,000 a year business. At Valdosta, Ga., Mr. Holsey met Thomas Hudson, who owns and successfully operates three grocery stores. When Mr. Hudson was requested to tell how he had been able to build up his successful business enterprises he replied: "We handle nothing but the best and most reliable merchandise, and when the merchandise fails to make good we make good. My main store acts as a jobbing house, and we buy very largely directly from the manufacturer and supply our other two stores at wholesale prices. All credit accounts are handled from the main store. We have worked out our own plan for selecting locations for our branch stores. based upon the actual living conditions of our people in that locality." Mr. Hudson has been invited to Kansas City, and those members of the race who are engaged in the grocery business may find it helpful to hear Mr. Hudson tell of his work in organizing branch grocery merchandise stores. The Negro merchants of Pen-sacola, Fla., are experimenting with a credit association for their own mutual protection, and A. N. Johnson, the president of the local Negro Business league, will be at Kansas City to tell how the credit association is working. These are just a few examples of how the National league is making an effort to serve the business men of the race. Wherever a strong man in online is located his experience is passed along to other communities in order to strengthen them along the same line. Only in that way can the race utilize to best advantage the resources which we have. Business men are urged to come to Kansas City with their note books. The program as being arranged for the 1016 meeting includes many unusual features of interest to business men, and every effort is being made to make the National Negro Business league an organization of direct and practical service to the communities in which it operates through its local membership leagues. Special arrangements have been made for the accommodation and comfort of delegates intending to be present at the coming meeting. According to plans now formulated, the various delegations from the several states and sections of the country will meet at St. Louis the morning of Aug. 15 and leave from that point over the Missouri Pacific railroad at 9 o'clock. At St. Louis a special Business league train will be made up of the various Pullman cars which take the delegates to St. Louis. Delegates living in Florida are especially urged to communicate at once with Charles H. Anderson, treasurer of the National Negro Business league. 132 Broad street, Jacksonville. Alabama delegates are asked to communicate with E. T. Attwell, president of the Alabama State Negro Business league, Tuskegee institute; west Tennessee delegates with T. H. Hayes, member of the executive committee, 247 West Poplar street, Memphis; east and central Tennessee delegates with Hon. J. C. Napier, chairman of the executive committee, Napier court, Nashville, and G. W. Franklin, life member, National Negro Business league, 610 Chestnut street, Chattanooga; Mississippi delegates with Charles Banks, first vice president of the national organization. Business League to Honor Washington. The National Negro Business league, which meets in its seventeenth annual session at Kansas City, Mo., on Wednesday, Aug. 16, will devote the evening session to memorial services in honor of its founder and late president. Dr. Booker T. Washington. The conservation of health and testimonials given by self made business men and women who have attained success and how to bring the national league into closer relationship with those who are striving upward along every line of business and professional effort will be features of the convention's program for the three days. KNIGHTS TEMPLARS TO HOLD CONFERENCE AT CHICAGO Many Secret Orders to Participate In International Assembly Aug. 21. Chicago.—The most notable gathering of secret societies of the higher rank and of international prominence to meet in this city will be the international conference of Knights Templars of the United States and Canada, which will be held for five days, beginning on Monday, Aug. 21. The imperial council, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the council of grand high priests, the grand masters' council and the international council of the Order of the Eastern Star will all meet with the conference of Knights Templars for the transaction of important business in which each organization is interested. There will be large delegations from many sections of the country where the various orders exist in large numbers. Among Knights Templars commanderles in Pittsburgh which will attend the conference are Malta, No. 19; Palestine, No. 14, and Cyrene, No. 9. The delegates from these bodies have arranged to make the trip to Chicago in a special train. On the Pittsburgh special train will also go delegates from the Arab patrol of Sahara temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, from Altoona, Pa., and delegates from Uniton-town and Erie, Pa. From New York there will go a large representation from the Ivanhoe commendery. In the competitive drill Malta commandery of Pittsburgh will face the New York Templars with a view of winning the much coveted prize now held by Ivanhoe of New York. An important item of business to be transacted by the grand masters' council will be the perfecting of a ritual suitable for use in each jurisdiction. Much interest centers in this feature of work, and a lively time is expected Grand Master John C. Morton of Pennsylvania is the secretary of the international conference. He will represent his state in the council of grand masters. Among other notables from the north will be former United States minister to Haiti, William F. Powell of Camden, N. J.; Past Grand Master William H. Miller and P. H. Edwards of Philadelphia, Professor John P. Scott of Harrisburg and John S. Hicks of Erie, Pa. Murphy Favors the Race Congress. The Afro-American Ledger, owned and published by the venerable John H. Murphy at Baltimore, speaks editorially of the call of the National Equal Rights league through its president. Dr. Byron Gunner, for a national race congress as follows: "Byron Gunner's call for a great national congress of colored Americans for the special purpose of voicing the feelings and sentiments of the race on unfavorable and favorable conditions now surrounding them needs only the settlement of place and date of the convention before getting responses from every section of this country. It ought to be the biggest convention we have ever had." Crews to Entertain Newspaper Men. Henry Allen Boyd, corresponding secretary of the National Negro Press association has advised all members of the executive committee, editors and correspondents who expect to attend the meeting of newspaper men to be held at Kansas City. Mo., Aug. 16, to notify Nelson C. Crews, editor of the Kansas City Sun, of their coming. Mr. Crews is chairman of the local committee of arrangements. 1800 East Eighteenth street, Kansas City, Mo. COLONEL R. C. SIMMONS. Candidate From Tenth Louisville (Ky.) Ward For State Legislature — Popular Orator and Writer and Leading Member Knights of Pythias. MARK HARRIS Colonel Roscoe Conkling Simmons, as his friend like to call him, is well and favorably known throughout the country. As a resident of Louisville, Ky., he is held in high esteem by members of both races. He takes an active part in movements for the betterment of the race and is regarded in Louisville as a man of substantial worth to the leadership of the colored people of Louisville and vicinity. Not many years ago when Colonel Simmons was residing at Memphis, Tenn., where he was the editor of the Sun, a report was circulated from Chicago to the effect that Mr. Simmons was dead. The report caused the editor and his friends much annoyance. A solicitous friend in the east wrote to the colonel to know if the report of his death was true and if so kindly send particulars. Colonel Simmons answered his friend, stating that he was yet alive and that there were no particulars. As an orator and writer Mr. Simmons takes high rank, and his services are in constant demand. At a recent gathering of the Knights of Pythias Colonel Simmons delivered a most eloquent address. The Albany (Ga.) Herald, one of the leading papers published by the white people of that section, in referring to the meeting and the colonel's orator Speaks" in part said: "The feature of the morning session of the grand lodge was the address delivered by Colonel Roscoe C. Simmons of Louisville, Ky. The auditorium of the church was packed almost to suffocation. The delegates stood three deep in the ales. Succeeding to the place long held by his uncle, Booker T. Washington, as the chief orator of his race, Colonel Simmons is not only the most popular Pythian, but perhaps the most popular public character among the colored people. "Here we are side by side," he said "white and black alike. We came by plan beyond us all to people the world's first democracy, the only pure republic the world has ever known. Home of religions and art, science and learning, seat of history's select government, we build on ragged kings and prostrate thrones." "Colonel Simmons made an appeal to the Negro to remain patriotic. Often he could not speak for the applause. 'Stand ready for the flag,' he said, 'that will some day stand up for you and all.' "In a fine burst of eloquence he said: "We belong to a race that knows no other name than American. No hyphen bridges our love or makes a minus sign to our loyalty. We speak the language of our country and know no other tongue. We know but one flag, and that is the flag that set us free." "His tribute to Georgia and Booker T. Washington brought cheer after cheer. At the conclusion of his oration the grand lodge surrounded him." Colonel Simmons is to the supreme judge, Knights of Pythians, what Mark Hanna was to the Republican party and regarded as one of the most popular Pythians in the country. The colonel is a candidate for the Kentucky legislature from the Tenth ward of Louisville, and there is every indication to show that the man who wins will have to beat "Bosco." SOCIAL NEWS EDITOR, Miss Clara Lucas, 506 Boston Block, Minneapolis. Minneapolis, Minn. NIC. 1873. RAILROAD MEN'S NEWS, Stephen Springer, Milwaukee Depot, Minneapolis. Send your notes to us by Wednes- day A. M. Patronize those business houses, who request your patronage through your paper. McDew is asking YOU a question. Have you read it? It is in our col- umns. Dellnquent 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. THE SUNDAY FORUM. The meeting of the Forum last Sunday was fairly well attended. Miss Eva Walker read some very interesting "Current Events." Miss Beulah Douglass of Kansas City rendered a difficult piano selection, also a composition by Nathaniel Dett of Hampton School. Miss Helena Lowe of Nashville sang, "I hear you calling me" in good voice. Officers were installed. Next meeting first Sunday in September at St. Peter's Church. DR. REDD ACCUSED. Mr. J. M. Brown brought suit for absolute divorce from his wife, Ethel, this week, upon grounds of adultery and cruel and inhuman treatment. He names Dr. J. H. Redd as correspondent. The action is the result of an investigation by Mr. Brown, who received information from his wife, that Editor Smith had attempted to blackmail them. As we before published, we confidently informed Dr. Redd about current gossip, and he conspired with Mrs. Brown to tell her husband, that Smith had threatened to "write them up." Had Smith wanted to expose conditions or to bring about a separation in either family (Dr. Redd is married to a daughter of Prof. C. H. Moore, organizer of the National Negro Business League), he would not have confided with Dr. Redd, but would have told either Mrs. Redd or Mr. Brown. After being threatened with legal proceedings, we published our explanation of our part in the affair. Mr. Brown, who had been our personal friend, believed in his wife's innocence, and for that reason, he declared war on the Star. He gave her every protection and deserves credit. Most men are just the opposite. The affair had been almost forgotten when Mr. Brown informed us of the truth of the current rumors, and after a family quarrel, he had resorted to law. He claims that suit will be brought against Dr. Redd for alienating his wife's affections. Smith has never made any charges against Dr. Redd or advised any separation, as it is a man's privilege to love and honor his wife under all conditions. Mrs. Brown is a white woman and a family friend of the Redds, and Dr. Redd, was given many privileges by Mr. Brown, because he was their family doctor. Brown claims that they have had immoral relations during past two years. THE ELKS' INSTALLATION. The following officers of Ames Lodge of Elks of Minneapolis, were installed on Aug. 8th, by Dist. Deputy, Fred. G. Thomas, P. E. R., Exalted Ruler, Geo. W. Bryant, Esteemed Leading Knight; Benj. Berry, Esteemed Loyal Knight, Wm. McIntosh; Esteemed Lecturing Knight, Benj. Jones; Treasurer, Wm. Stirman; Financial Sec'y W. R. Morris, Rec. Sec'y. G. E. Southall, Chaplain, J. P. Jackson; Inner Guard, John Simms; Tyler, Ross Hamilton, Esquire, Everett Jackson. SPECIAL AUTO DELIVERY. The Cut Rate Grocery Co., have an auto-delivery. They give quick service and you can call them to do any light hauling and expressing.—Advertisement. Hardin Sues the City. James D. Hardin, ex-detective, has sued the city for injuries sustained while on the police force, which caused his dismissal. He fell, because of an uneven pavement, and injured his leg. He won a suit for a pension from the Police Fund and receives $30 a month. MIDSUMMER TENT SERVICES MIDSUMMER TENT SERVICES. The People's Christian Assembly are holding their Midsummer Services in the Big Tent at 3rd Street, between 13th and 14th Ave. All are welcome. Rev. G. W. Mitchell, Pastor. THE BAND BOYS' PICNIC, Thursday August 17, AT STUBB'S BAY. The Band Boys will give the last and biggest Picnic of the Season at Stubb's Bay. Spacious Dancing Pavilion, Boating, Bathing and Fishing. Trains leave Luce Line Station, 7th St. and Second Ave. No., 9:25 and 11:25 A. M., 1:25-4:35-5:25-6:25 P. M., Leave Stubb's Bay 4:30-5:30 and 10:30 P. M. ROUND TRIP 45 CENTS. MUSIC BY THE BAND THE BAND BOYS' BALL, Thursday-night, August 17. AT UNION TEMPLE HALL. The Waiters' and Porters' Club Band will give their Initial Ball at Union Temple Hall, 28 Washington Ave., directly upon their return from Stubb's Bay. Remember that both affairs are on the same day, Aug. 17th. A day at Stubb's Bay and an Evening at Union Temple Hall. Admission to Ball 35 Cents. Committee: Glover Shull, Clinton Davis, Boisey Gray. Serg't John W. Harper, left Monday night for Sestus, Mo., to visit his brother, Mr. James Harper, whom he has not seen in about 60 years. Mrs. Floyd W. McKenzie is spending the summer at Anoka, Minn. Mrs. W. Dawson of Duluth is visiting Mrs. W. L. Turner at 414 E. 14th St. Mrs. Erma Ford of Omaha, Neb., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lettia George at 562 6 Ave. N. THE ARCADIA RESTAURANT Now Open. BEST MEALS IN THE CITY You are invited to visit the Arcadia Restaurant, which has been just opened on the corner of Fourth Ave. So., and Fifth St., by Mr. W. S. Simmonds, who was formerly employed at Power's Store. He will serve choice meals at popular prices. Special rates to Table Boarders.—Advertisement. Hon. Chas. E. Hughes, Republican candidate for president, spoke in the Twin Cities on Aug. 9th. He received a grand reception, and made a general attack on the Wilson administration. The A. M. E. Conference of this district is becoming a clearing house for Negro crooks. They issue a license to preach, which is a permit to steal and a privilege to beg. These circulating scoundrels should be Mr. J. M. Jones had been at University Hospital for one month. He had a part of his jawbone removed, and is improving rapidly. Miss Lillian Wallace of Detroit, Mich., is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Bert Simpson and Mrs. B. J. Wilkinson, 1507 Oak Park Ave. North. Mr. J. E. Stewart is suffering from a severe cold. Miss Clara Seymour of Colorado Springs, Colo. is visiting in the city. Mrs. Lizzie Latimore, returned to her home in Kansas City, Kans., Aug. 5, with the children of Mr. and Mrs. McDuff Woodard, whom she has charge of for him, after a very delightful visit of a months duration in the Twin Cities. Mrs. Mary Mosely Withers has contributed $1.00 to the Trotter fund. The Smart Set Whist Club was entertained by Mrs. F. Peoples on last Wednesday afternoon. Cards were played at four tables. The out of town guests were: Miss Clara Seymour of Colorado Springs, Colo., the Misses Francis and Edith Overton of Chicago, Miss L. Taylor of Hannibal, Mo., Mrs. L. Buckner of Chicago and Mrs. Easley of Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. W. A. Houston is improving at his home on Pleasant Ave., after a nervous breakdown. Mr. Houston is one of the old employees at the Athletic Club. One faction of the members of St. James A. M. E. Church held services last Sunday at 1306 6th Ave. No., which were attended by about a dozen followers of Rev. F. J. Peterson. Mr. Roy E. Wolfcales of Wickliffe's Ginger Band and Miss Christine Hargrow of Chicago were married on Monday, Aug. 7th, by Rev. T. B. Stovell. The newlyweds are guests at Stewart's Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Davis of Muskegee, Okla., are visiting the Twin Cities, accompanied by their children, Russell and Miss Bayonne. They will attend the Business League meeting at Kansas City. The Star Phone is Hyland 5586. THE TWIN CITY STAR WAITERS' AND PORTERS' CLUB Y'S' PICNIC, Thursday AT STUBB'S BAY. It and biggest Picnic of the Season at Trains leave Luce Line Station, 7th Leave Stubb's Bay 4:30-5:30 and 10:30 D TRIP 45 CENTS. MUSIC BY THE Y'S' BALL, Thursday-night AT UNION TEMPLE HALL. Band will give their Initial Ball at Ur- ns's Bay. Remember that both afairs a union Temple Hall. Admission to Ball ton Davis, Boisey Gray. THE ARCADIA RESTAURANT Now Open. PORTERS' CLUB BAND. MIC, Thursday August B'S BAY. Music of the Season at Stubb's Bay. Spacious Line Station, 7th St. and Second Ave. Day 4:30-5:30 and 10:30 P. M. TS. MUSIC BY THE BAND. Thursday-night, August 17. TEMPLE HALL. Air Initial Ball at Union Temple Hall, 28 W. er that both affairs are on the same day, A Admission to Ball 35 Cents. By Gray. THE WAITERS' AND PORTERS' CLUB BAND BEST MEALS IN THE CITY You are invited to visit the Arcadia Restaurant, which has been just opened on the corner of Fourth Ave. So., and Fifth St., by Mr. W. S. Simmonds, who was formerly employed at Power's Store. He will serve choice meals at popular prices. Special rates to Table Boarders.—Advertisement. Atty. Gale P. Hilyer has gone to Chicago on legal business. He will spend his vacation during Masonic week BIG FIELD DAY and BARBECUE CELEBRATION, Under the Auspices of ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 18th AT DECKERT'S FIELD, 11th AND LYNDALE NO. AFTERNOON AND EVENING. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RALLY at ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Special Services All Day SUNDAY, AUGUST 13th Benefit Current Fund. Come Over and Help Us. THE BIG DAY-AUG. 17TH. Picnic at Stubb's Bay Ball at Union Temple Hall. Both Events for the Waiters' aind Porters' Band. WOMANS mans Department Womans Department MINNESOTA STATE FAIR September 4-9 1916 Admission 50 cts Interested in Styles? Attend the Women's and Wisses Style Show in the Womans Building Listen to the Lectures by Specialists on best time to buy Linens. Laces. Dress Goods - LETS GO. BAND. Day August 17, Stubb's Bay. Spacious Dancing Pavil- lion St. and Second Ave. No., 9:25 and 10 P. M. E BAND. St, August 17. Union Temple Hall, 28 Washington Ave., e on the same day, Aug. 17th. A day 35 Cents. Hon. Chas. E. Hughes, Republican candidate for president, spoke in the Twin Cities on Aug. 9th. He received a grand reception, and made a general attack on the Wilson administration. The A. M. E. Conference of this district is becoming a clearing house for Negro crooks. They issue a license to preach, which is a permit to steal and a privilege to beg. These circulating soundrels should be among the hustlers and grafters of a carnival company, instead of standing in the pulpit of the church of God. They should not be permitted to affiliate with the worthy members of the clergy—who suffer from the faults of their brethren. Most of these immigrants go from city to city, leaving behind a disgraceful record. They are syndicated and have become a powerful factor in the Conference. Editor Montgomery says that "Rev. F. J. Peterson should pack his grip and leave town." The Minnesota prison has a great reputation, and Peterson, like Montgomery, will stick around. 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. HAUT-RAISEO KEYSTONE BUFFET and CLUB CAFE' Kidd Mitchell, Prop. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. LADIES SPECIALLY INVITED EVERY DAY. Open From 9 A. M. to 2 A. M. N. W. Hyland 5851 NORTH SIDE CAFE CHOP SUEY A SPECIALTY Delivered by Messenger at Your Home. 723 SIXTH AV?NUE NORTH. L. Anderson, Prop. Minneapolis, Minn. STOP! LOOK! The Only Colored MEAT MARKET IN MINNEAPOLIS, AT 429 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH IN CONNECTION WITH THE CUT RATE GROCERY STORE P. J. Buford. W. W. Humphrey, F. L. Jemison Not the biggest but the best. Our prices as low as the rest. We deliver to all parts of the city. Call N. W. Main 2515 or Res. Nic. 2421 and the Cut-Rate People will give you prompt service day or night. 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. 246-50 FOURTH AVE. SO. MINNEAPOLIS, Both Phones. N. W. Phone Main 4975. THE REX CAFE 252 FOURTH AVE. SO. (Down Stairs) Regular Dinner 11:30 to 2:30 P. M. A la Carte Service 7 A. M. to 10 P. M. MILES ETHRIDGE, Prop. Phone Hy. 3605. DR. ELLIS BURTON 715 Sixth Ave. No. Minneapolis, Minn. DENTIST. Graduate Northwestern Dental School of Chicago. N. W. MAIN 2259 KEYSTONE BUFFER 1313 Was FOR LADIES Music Every Day fi Kidd Mitchell, Prop. LADIES SPECIALLY J. A. WITHERS Open From 9 A. M. to 2 A. M. NORTH S CHOP SUEY A Delivered by Messer 723 SIXTH AV L. Anderson, Prop. STOP! The Only Colored IN MINNE AT 429 SIXTH AV IN CONNECT THE CUT RATE P. J. Buford, W. W. Hu Not the biggest but the best We deliver to all parts of the city Call N. W. Main 2515 or R People will give you prompt se OUR BACK Agents are requested to return all unsold copies. We send them to several schools in the Southland, where the young Negro boys and girls may read them. TO THE PUBLIC. Owing to many complaints about solicitors for The Twin City Star, I wish to state that R. B. Montgomery, Phil Hale, Rev. (?) W. S. Malone, M. W. Judy or Mrs. Rebeque Scott, are not authorized to REPRESENT or are in any way connected with, The Twin City Star. They represent a Negro publication called the National Advocate. Our agents are Miss Clara Lucas, Hamlet B. Rowe and Stephen Springer. They are honest and efficient and will present receipts for all money received.-Editor. NEGRO LABORERS WANTED. NEGRO LABORERS WANTED. WANTED—Negro laborers at Duluth for United States Steel Mills, $3.00 per day and pay for all over time work. For further information, write Steele, McCullough & Steele. 510-511 Columbia Bldg. Duluth, Minn. 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. 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. 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. Souvenirs for Ladies every Wednesday rfternoon and Evening ET and CLUB CAFE' Sh. Ave. South S & GENTLEMEN from 2 P. M. to 11 P. M. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. INVITED EVERY DAY. Phone N. W. Hyland 2331 THE FAVORITE EXPRESS CO. J. A. WITHERS, Prop. Prompt Service Private Fishing Parties In Large or Small Quantities BY THE BASKET A SPECIALTY Moving With a Large Van at a Special Low Rate. 611 GIRARD AVE. NO. Minneapolis. - - Minnesota N. W. Hyland 5851 SIDE CAFE A SPECIALTY anger at Your Home. ?NUE NORTH. Minneapolis, Minn. LOOK! d MEAT MARKET MEAPOLIS, AVENUE NORTH TION WITH GROCERY STORE umphrey, F. L. Jemison t. Our prices as low as the rest. y. Res. Nic. 2421 and the Cut-Rate service day or night. SUCCESSFUL YOUNG BUSINESS MEN. Messrs. Jasper and Hiram Gibbs, sons of Mrs. Ione E. Gibbs, are the proprietors of the J. and H. Wet Wash Laundry. These young men of our race, have made a success in their business, and have, from a small beginning, established one of the leading laundries of this big city. They served the public, delivered the goods and deserved success. If we forget our color, conduct our business along right lines, demand of every one a commercial instead of a charitable consideration, we will be a factor in the business world. If you want to own a home in 1916 See McDew NOW! He has some good bargains. Now is the time 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. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR 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. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sumner Smith ..... $2.00 Rev. E. H. McDonald ..... $1.00 Thomas H. Lyles ..... 1.00 Jose H. Sherwood ..... 1.00 Benjamin F. Sears ..... 1.00 Miss Charlotte Gillard ..... 1.00 Mrs. Robert Young ..... $1.00 Mrs. M. Mosely Withers ..$1.00 Wm. T. Francis ..... 1.00 MRS. A. E. DENNIS Agent for the ..PORO HAIR GROWER. SCALP TREATMENTS AND MASSAGING. SHAMPOOING AND DRESS- ING THE HAIR. FINE WORK GUARANTEED. 820 East 36th St. Tel. Col. 4198. 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 Choice Furnished Rooms. Modern, block from car line—Desirable location. Mrs. Mitchell, 2020 5th Ave. S. Phone South 117—Call mornings. Nicely furnished, single or housekeeping rooms. Modern in every respect. For information Phone Drexel 3673. FURNISHED KITCHENETTE, For Rent.—A furnished living room and kitchenette. Suitable for married couple, every convenience. Also rooms with bath—near business district. Apply to Mrs. O. D. Phelps, 119 Western Ave. Call Main 5444. For married Couple.—Nicely Furnished Room. All modern, in residence district, with private family, 820 E. 36th St. Call Colfax 4198. For Rent—Swell 4 room flat, hot water heat. Hot and cold water, gas electric light and bath. Adress Mrs. G. Ware, 3648 Columbus Ave. Colfax 3223. Three family house, 6 rooms to each flat, good location; $3,000.00. Small payment down, $20.00 per month. T. S. CENTER 2626 N. W. MAIN 1551 Meats and Provisions We Deliver 210 HENNEPIN AVE. MINNEAPOLIS. YOUR TRADE IS SOLICITED T. S. Center 4639. WALFRID WESTMAN Photographer T. S. Center 4639. WALFRID WESTMAN Photographer 1425 Washington Ave. So. Minn. GUESTS AT HOTEL DALE, CAPE MAY, N. I. Philadelphia: Mr. and Mrs. Conland; Mr. and Mrs. Wm; T. Lewis; Mrs. Hadie Jones; Mrs. N. F. Mossell; Mrs. T. E. Phillins, Bishons I. Albert Johnson and L. J. Coppin, Dr. Swekland and Family, Messrs. Jno. T. Gibson, C. W. Pitts, Ino. Love, Ino A. Harris, Jno. H. Weaver, Wurry, F. S. Robinson, Misses Rita Selvv. Marie and Emilv Simmons, Lucy Sherman, Mrs. Celeste Carter, Herbert L. Brown. New York: Misses Marv Rowland, Tanie Vaughn, I. H. Ready, Mrs. G. V. Wallace, Theo M. Warren, Mrs. Clarence D. Whitmore, Mr. and Frank S. Armand, Mrs. Fannie Rhone, Messrs. E. Leeberg, Oliver E. White. Washington: Miss. Bertha J. Thomas, Mrs. Marjorie Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Perri Frisby. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Cobb, Radmor Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Read, Pittshire; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Crocker, Suffolk, Va. Messrs. Salem Davis, J. Newton Johnson. If you want notices inserted, spend a cent or two and send your copy clearly and intelligently written. tive Page O. G. PRICE, 2814 10th Ave. So. SIX BIG MASONIC MEETINGS To be held in Chicago, August 21st, to 25th, 1916. Attending these meetings will be a large number of distinguished men and women, from all parts of the United States, who will take an active part in making this the largest Masonic gathering ever held. Events of the Week. 1. Fifth Knights Templar Inter-State Conference. 2. Eighteenth Annual Meeting of Imperial Council, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. 3. Meeting of the International Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons. 4. Second Meeting of the Grand and Past Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries' Conference. 5. International Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. 6. Grand Court Daughters of Isis, of the United States. Monday the 21st, the opening session, to Friday the 25th, the Reception Committee has arraigned a feature of entertainment, for every minute including the Prize Drill of the Marine Patrol, the big Parade of the Night Templars, and Field Day exercises, participated in by all of the Departments of the Order, concluding with dancing. If you have not taken your summer vacation come to Chicago on the 21st. The headquarters of all Departments will be open to you. Write for information. R. E. Moore, Chairman, 3265 Vernon Ave., Chicago, Ill. W. E. Berry. Secretary, 1465 Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. J. M. Morris, 506 Boston Block Minneapolis, Minn. —Advertisement. 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. PLDER G. W. MITCHELL, Pastor Assisted by Mrs. G. W. Mitchell Comel and Serve the Lord. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. 7th Ave. North and Hoag St. Rev. M. W. Witthers, 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. 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. ST. JAMES CHURCH SERVICES. St. James A. M. E. Church will hold their services Sunday at 23rd and Bloomington Ave. So., on July 30. Morning Services at 11:00 A. M. Sunday School at 12:30 P. M. Evening Services at 7:45 P. M. Come and hear our full vested Choir and a noted Evangelist at both services. The Trustee Board. —Advertisement. Dan William THE DOULASS CAFE' 407 FIFTH AVE. SO. Mineapolis, Minn. N. W. Main 2767 The officers for the Gleaners Club of Bethesda Baptist Church are Mrs. Harry Greavor, Pres; Mrs. RobGlenn, Vice Pres.; Mrs. Osa Lawrence, Secy.; Mrs. Wm. Stirman, Asst. Secy.; Mrs. T. V. Botts, Treas.; Mrs. W. A. Houston, Journalist. The Cut Rate Grocery Store is conducted entirely by Negroes. See their Ad and patronize them/ THE TWIN CITY STAR PROGRESS MADE IN LEGAL LORE SAVES LIFE OF HIS CLIENT. Well Known California Attorney Receives High Compliment from Trial Judge In Recent Case of the People Against Thomas Miller in Town of Santa Barbara. BY CHARLES ALEXANDER. The Negro is making rapid progress in the profession of law on the Pacific coast. This is especially true in Los Angeles, in southern California. Some of the cases handled by our men recently have attracted national attention. One of the very unique cases lately tried in Santa Barbara, Cal., was that of Thomas Miller, a colored man who killed a white man in that city early in July, 1915. Thomas Miller was tried for murder in September, 1915, convicted and sentenced to be hanged. This man committed the deed while suffering a strange mental aberration, and while PETER H. HARRIS E. BURTON CERUTI, ESQ. he was awaiting execution in the state penitentiary Attorney E. Burton Ceruti of Los Angeles was induced to ask for a new trial. A new trial was granted. and Mr. Ceruti, without hope of reward for his effort, undertook to save the man's life from the gallows. It was clear to the attorney's friends that he was undertaking a hopeless task. Nevertheless, with a courage that is admirable and a devotion that is rare. Mr. Ceruti proceeded to defend the unfortunate man. Few men in the profession would have made such a great sacrifice of time and energy in behalf of a man in Miller's predicament. In order to do full justice to his client, Mr. Ceruti gave up his practice in Los Angeles for six weeks and gave himself unremittingly to the trial of Miller in the Santa Barbara court. He found his problem one of the most perplexing and difficult legal issues ever encountered in his experience. In the city of Santa Barbara he confronted antagonistic sentiment on every hand. There was no mercy to be shown his client. Both races were against him, and, while many colored and white citizens had remarked that Miller was crazy and irresponsible, not one person could be found to so declare before the court. The man at the bar has no friends in the courtroom. The opposition of the citizens of Santa Barbara served only to spur the attorney on to his greatest effort, and he proved himself both a hero and humanitarian in his noble attempt to secure justice. Attorney Cerutl's big heart and big brains, moved by the most generous impulse, were taxed to the utmost, with the result that he finally won the victory of saving his client's life. It was almost impossible to secure a jury in the Miller case. Over 300 men from all parts of the county were called, and so great was the prejudice that but twelve out of that number could be accepted. One man, a prominent business factor in the city, declared that he believed Miller guilty because he was a Negro. He implied that he believed that all Negroes are criminal. There developed in the case many dramatic situations and thrilling episodes, and, while the case proved to be the most expensive murder trial ever heard in Santa Barbara, the lawyers expressed themselves as highly gratified that they had been privileged to have contact with a colored lawyer of such marked ability and profound legal knowledge as Attorney Ceruti. The newspapers in Santa Barbara were generous in their comments, and the judges expressed their great satisfaction with the skillful manner in which Attorney Ceruti handled the case. It is considered that he won a great victory when he had the sentence reversed from death to life. George F. King Locates at Whitesboro George F. King well known newspaper correspondent and member of the National Negro Press association, has taken up his residence at Whitesboro. N. J. Mr. King was recently engaged to write a series of articles for some of the daily papers of Camden. N. J. Aside from his newspaper work, Mr. King devotes some time to truck gardening and poultry raising. J & H Wet J & H WET WASH LAUNDRY We maintain that we can wash ch We make this claim, because we dries in the United States. OUR PRICE IS 25 POUNDS OF WHEN DRY. You Sho Vi On the First Floor in for the Our modern, sound-p tion in absolute priva J & H Wet Wash Laundry 3753, 55, 57 CEDAR AVE. J&H WET WASH LAUNDRY 3753 57 CEDAR AVE J&H WET WASH LAUNDRY Victrola On the First Floor in Our New Annex you will find unrivaled facilities for the selection of Victrolas and Records. Our modern, sound-proof parlors make it convenient for you to make your selection in absolute privacy. 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Forward all orders to THE TWIN CITY STAR, ```markdown ``` PUBLSHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 305—So. Fifth Street. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Entered in the Post Office at Minneapolis as second class matter. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA EDITORIAL ASSN. To Subscribe Is To Pay. Subscription by Mall, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ..... 1.00 THREE MONTHS ..... .65 Hamlet B. Rowe, Local Agent. ADVERTISING RATES. One Inch—1 Insertion—One Dollar, Liberal discount given on 3, 6, 9, Months, or 1 year contract. Want Ads ..... Twenty-five Cents Reading Notices, per line, Five Cents Wedding Announcements, Fifty Cents Card of Thanks ..... One Dollar; In Memoriam ..... One Dollar Business Announcements, One Dollar Death Notices ..... One Dollar Write all Checks payable to The Twin City Star. Address all mail to Twin City Star 305 S. 5th St. Minneapolis. Minnesota. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A VOTE. The vote of Hon. Phil. H. Brown, elected Col. A. T. Hert as chairman of the Republican State Cohmitter of Kentucky. Brown is a Negro and is secretary of this Committee. The vote was a tie and he voted for Col. A. T. Hert, who has been placed over strong opposition, in charge of the Republican Headquarters at Chicago. Should Mr. Hughes be elected, Col. Hert may accept a position in his Cabinet. Mr. Brown is a national character in Republican politics, also editor of the Hopkinsville, Ky. News. He is loyal, intelligent and courageous. In reply to much criticism he said, "I wear no man's ring in my nose." The recognition given Col. Hert, by the National Campaign Committee, shows that this deciding vote met with their approval. It is a lesson to our white leaders, that it pays to respect the Negro as a political factor, and it is encouraging to know that there are many Negroes, who will, when called upon, cast their ballot for the best interests of their party and their race. SHOULD BIG (?) NEGROES BE EXPOSED? Many of our race are of the opinion that our "Big" Negroes should not be exposed. Real "big" Negroes are real men; who cannot be dishonorably exposed. These supposed big(?) Negroes are the curse of their race. We have not sought to give publicity to many unpleasant happenings within the homes—and cannot lose time in investigation, but it is the duty of the press to reveal the truth in every instance, for the information and protection of the public at large. Many big(?) Negroes are social evils preying upon their women and children under cover of personal prominence and race representation. It is often said that "we can't afford to show ourselves up, let the white folks do that." Such expressions by the ignorant members of our race and fear on the part of newspaper publishers has led the big(?) Negro to believe himself above suspicion and immune from public exposure. The Star does not delight in the sensational or use "scare heads" to bring to notice any unpleasant news matter. We often regret any notice given persons of the lower element. They deserve a helping hand to a higher life, rather than drastic censure; but we have neither sympathy nor sorrow for publicity given the person highest-up—whether man or woman, who is believed to be an honor, but when exposed, is proven to be a menace to their race. They are the beacon lights for our rising generation, and when they fail to maintain that high standard expected of them, they should be relegated to a class where they belong. We are considered radical, but when we reflect on the many chances to expose men and women in the highest walks of life, we feel that we have been ultra-conservative. We have had wrong opinions of the policies and practices of men in public life, and have always made amends—but we will never hesitate to publish and article—simply because the big(?) Negro is concerned. Our purpose for such publicity is more to point a moral, than to adorn a tale. READ THE STAR. ITS NEWSY SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION A REAL NEWSPAPER. A newspaper isn't simply a bare chronicler 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. SUPPORT RACE CONGRESS. Coming Meeting of Equal Rights League to Be Important Event. League to Be Important Event. The call of the National Equal Rights league for a congress of colored American citizens, to be held at an early date in the fall, is a move in the right direction. True, there have been distressing periods of racial existence, uprisings in national and state affairs which have threatened our citizenship, and in many states the rights of the colored citizens in almost every line of activity have been denied or curtailed, but there never was a time more important in which the race should act as a unit than the present. Segregation, lynchings and other forms of injustice against the colored people are unchecked. No attempt, so it seems, is made by the national administration either to ascertain the leaders of mobs or to bring such murders, if known, to trial. The race must take its cause into its own hands—not as frebrands, disturbers of the peace or as bomb throwers, but as peaceable citizens demand in the name of the strong arm of the federal law the protection which it guarantees to citizens of the United States. The proposed race congress should be a grand success. It will be open to all persons of thought and action who believe in fair play. It is not hedged in by any political fences. The suggestion has been made by prominent business and professional men and women and concurred in by the league that citizens' equal rights committees be formed in every community and that these committees elect and send delegates to the race congress. All churches, secret, benevolent and civic organizations are also earnestly requested to send representatives to the proposed meeting, time and place of which will be published in the daily and weekly papers. The Waco (Tex.) lynching is still fresh in the public mind, and so are segregation jimcrow car horrors about which no legal steps by those elected by the people to protect their lives and property have been taken. The late Stewart L. Woodford, one time minister to Spain, said in an address some years ago before the Brooklyn Literary union, "We never freed the slaves until we had to, and we will never accord to the former slave nor his offspring all the rights guaranteed to them as freemen until we have to." Truer words were never spoken by human tongue than those attributed to General Woodford. Although the colored race is young according to its years of freedom, it is of age in size, experiences and human proclivities, and it is asserting its manhood in many ways and will strike a blow at unfairness to its members as citizens at the coming congress that will make the "welk" ring with no uncertain sound. Education and wealth are good and essential elements in the lives of individuals and races; but, when there is no enforcement of law to protect one from the ravages of mobs, cheats and evil minded men, then we say, somewhat in the words of Patrick Henry: "Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but, as for me, give me liberty or give me death." Business Progress at Waycross, Ga. As a result of the activities of the Local Negro Business league at Waycross, Ga., the colored business men have organized the Laborers' Penny Savings and Loan company. The stockholders are paying their subscriptions promptly, and the company expects to engage in a regular banking business by the first of the year. Carlton W. Gains is the president and R. W. Williams the secretary. Four car loads of Negro harvest hands left for points in Montana over the Soo Ry. on July 6th. ADVERTISE HERE — IT PAYS. THE TWIN CITY STAR ROOSEVELT LEADS, WE FOLLOW CONVENTIO The Twin City Star, which has been considered as the leading Negro newspaper of the Progressive Party, and an enthusiastic supporter of Col. Theodore Roosevelt and his policies, continues to follow his lead. We heartily accept the advice of America's greatest citizen, and will support the regular presidential nominee of the Republican National Convention, Hon. Chas. E. Hughes, and do what we can for the success of the Republican ticket. We are not in accord with the entire platform of the party. The suffrage question, as a State's Rights measure, will not give 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 platform recommending legislation to make "Lynching a Federal Crime." We cannot get our constitutional rights under State Soverignty, 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 Pres. 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. 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. TIMELY ADVICE TO WOMEN. Mrs. Lawton Discusses the Importance of Good Home Training. In her annual address to the Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs, held recently at Poughkeepsie, Mrs. M. C. Lawton, president, in part said: "Our women have discovered the pivotal point of all racial life—the home, the seat of government from which all others must emanate. "Good homes make good girls; good girls, good women; good women a righteous nation. The greatest clog in the wheel of human progress today is the lack of home training. "If we, as mothers, would spend half the time teaching our children the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man that we do in teaching them race antipathies our homes would be towers of strength and our government a stalwart bulwark of justice. The colored women have before them through their club work an opportunity to teach the world that there is neither time nor place in its history for racial hostilities; that the right to avenge wrongs wholly to God. "We live in an age when the world is humming and buzzing with live issues, issues which touch the lives of every nationality, and we realize that what affects one race, whether it be a tenth or a whole, whether economically, morally or mentally, affects the human race in its entirety. "Being cognizant of this, we must strike our first blow for the emancipation of womanhood, for no race can rise higher." CHEERING REPORTS HEARD. Delegates and Visitors to Annual Summer Session of State Organization Benefited by Contact With Workers From the Various Schools—Service For Late Dr. M. W. Vaughn. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Newark, N. J.—The annual summer meeting of the New Jersey Baptist state Sunday School convention was held at the Mount Olive Baptist church in this city on Thursday, Aug. 3. The first period of the morning session was devoted to the usual devotional service and was led by Superintendent Joseph Cox of the First Baptist Sunday school at Cranford, N. J. Mr. Cox was assisted by Mr. J. Moody, associate superintendent of the Ebenezer Sunday school at New Brunswick. The main sessions of the convention were presided over by the president, Thomas C. Woody, of Roselle. The address of welcome on behalf of the convention, church and school was delivered by the pastor, the Rev. W. W. Fleming. The address was timely and interesting. The response was made by Superintendent McCoy of the school at Englewood. A duet by the Misses Alice Wilmore and Martha Lewis concluded the welcome exercises. The subject for general discussion was "The Elevating Influence of the Sunday School In the Community." This topic was opened by the Rev. William J. Jones of the Second Baptist Sunday school, Roselle. The Rev. Mr. Jones, who has had considerable experience in religious work in connection with young people, gave a thoughtful and practical discourse on the subject, which paved the way for a most profitable discussion by a large number of delegates. The reports from the various schools showed a healthy growth in membership, regular attendance and social service to the community rendered by the Sunday school official, teachers and pundits. The conference hour was one of the most brilliant and helpful periods of the convention for teachers and superintendents. Departmental work was discussed under the following heads with leaders from the various towns and cities: The beginners' department, which under the graded system includes pupils whose ages range from three to six years, was ably presented by Miss Mattie Green of the Mount Olive Sunday school at Plainfield, the primary department, with pupils from six to nine years of age with a select course of study covering a period of three years, was led by Mrs. Hendricks of Orange; the junior department work and that of the intermediate senior and home departments was outlined by Miss Ella Bland of Newark, Marshal M. Hays, J. E. Sadler of Montclair, who is the editor of the Eastern Observer, and Mrs. M. M. Hayes of Plainfield, respectively. The teachers' relation to their classes was the subject of a well prepared paper read by Miss Violet A. Johnson of Summit. Miss Johnson gave the convention the benefit of her experience in class management. This feature of the teachers' work is one of the most critical and important phases of Sunday school ethics. Miss Johnson's paper proved a distinct benefit to the convention. Business hour was observed at the afternoon session, at which many topics of Sunday school management and discipline were gone over. The Rev. D. Y. Campbell of Plainfield read a very instructive paper on the "ideal Sunday School Teacher." The paper was discussed by members of the convention who gave bits of their personal experience as teachers and officials of Sunday schools and leaders of religious effort among young people. The evening session was devoted to hearing of reports from delegates who attended the New England Sunday school convention held in Philadelphia in June and short addresses by visitors Former Superintendent Epps and Michael Jones were in charge of the preliminary exercises. Officers for the fiscal year were: Thomas C. Woody, president; J. E. Sadler, R. L. Burrell, W. W Roundtree and Marshal M. Hayes vice presidents; Miss Glindys Jones recording secretary; Miss Pinkie E. Anderson, assistant recording secretary and Frank J. Smith, corresponding secretary. A solemn service was held in memory of the late Rev Dr M. W Vaughn, treasurer. The eulogy was pronounced by Rev J.R. Brown of Newark. The Rev G. W Kyrgar of East Orange rendered a vocal solo, which was well received. The missionaries of the convention are J. W Hayes, R. F. Logan, Rev G. W. Warrington and Mrs. A. M. Shederick. Miss Austin Makes Fine School Record. 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