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MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MINNEAPOLIS MINN AUGUST 19 1916 NO. 27 POTENT FACTOR IN RACE THRIFT Prosperous Year For School at Normal, Ala. CHARLES STEWART SPEAKS Agricultural and Mechanical College Founded by the Late William H. Councill Receives Warm Support From Both Races—Institution Makes Splendid Headway. Normal, Ala.—That the late William H. Councill, founder of the Agricultural and Mechanical college here, lives in the hearts of the people was shown by the results of the fine commencement recently held in the institution, at which Charles Stewart of Chicago, was the commencement speaker. A large 1930 number of white friends of the late educator were present, including Miss Grace T. Walker, secretary to the McCormicks. For the past forty-one years this institution has been an important factor in racial development, and its former standard is kept up by the new president, Professor Walter S. Buchanan. The school was made famous by the late Mr. Councill. He put his life and all of his money into the institution and preached the doctrine of peace and good will, and upheld the idea of industrial as well as college education. His principles, in all essentials, embraced those things that represented the greatest good for the country through an amicable adjustment of all race matters. Professor Walter S. Buchanan, who is now the president of Normal, having been elected at the death of President Councill, is a representative of the younger men and advanced thought and ideas which he is putting into Normal and making it one of the greatest institutions in the south. This young man is one of the best trained men of his race and has been educated to his people and not away from them. He is perhaps the youngest president of an A. and M. college in the country, but he is making good and lifting up the young people. His own life and struggles are inspirations to them. He is a product of Tuskegee institute. It was at Tuskegee that he got his foundation, being inspired by the late Booker T. Washington, to be and do something worth while. He got the finishing touches of his education at Lloyd Training school, Boston, and at Harvard university. Coming out of school, he accepted the position as southern agent for Tuskegee institute, and from there was elected president of an industrial school at Corona, Ala., where he did a great big work. When President Councill died Professor Buchanan was selected out of many applicants for the position of president of the A. and M. college, although there were many men older than he who had more ex-perience, but the board of control, composed of southern white men, saw in Mr. Buchanan the man needed for the place. Like his predecessor, President Buchanan is thoroughly wedded to the industrial idea and is struggling to make Normal stand more for industrial education than ever before and at the same time for higher education, for there were five to graduate from the college department this year. Theoretical and practical training are combined in the very important branches of horticulture, truck farming, fruit growing, stock raising and dairy farming. Domestic science and domestic arts receive special attention. The girls as READ THE STAR, ITS NEWSY ive Page W. S. BUCHANAN. well as the boys graduating from the industrial course must not only have the theory, but they must be prepared to do the actual work. They must be able to go into the shop. If a blacksmith, and make a horseshoe, adjust it to the horse's hoof; go into the kitchen, cook and serve a meal, do any kind of sewing, clean and adjust the furniture in a house, serve a meal, etc. His wife, Mrs, Ida Christine Council Buchanan, daughter of the late H. H. Councill, is one of the best trained musicians in the race. She is well posted on the work at Normal and is putting her life into the work started by her father and now presided over by her husband. Plans are being perfected for a more extensive work at this school for the 1916-17 term. JERNAGIN ON FIRING LINE. Well Known Baptist Minister Spurns Injustice Done Colored Americans. Before he knew of the call of the National Equal Rights league for a national gathering the Rev. W. H. Jernagin, D. D., pastor of the Mount Carmel Baptist church in Washington, had prepared the following statement in which he says: "I have been prayerfully considering the situation which confronts us as a race in this country. When the news of the almost wiping out of the Tenth United States cavalry was flashed over this country recently from Mexico it showed that our race has ever been ready and willing to shed the first blood when the dignity of the United States must be upheld. It must be admitted that it was quite a blunder on the present administration in its dealings with the Mexican question to allow a company of the best soldiers of the land to be shot down under such circumstances. "I believe now is the time for the conservative men of the Negro race out of every state to meet together in a conference, behind closed doors if needs be, for the first day at least, and there agree and decide upon something to present to the United States congress that might arouse to consciousness that it would be willing to make the United States constitution the instrument of protection that it declares itself to be in dealing with the civil and political rights of black men as well as of white men. "It is pathetic and at the same time a travesty on American justice when our men offer themselves a willing sacrifice to avege wrongs done white Americans in Mexico, when the country demands retribution and wreaks vengeance on Mexicans who kill white men, the United States tolerates and silently indoles the lynching of black men under its own flag nearly every week in the year. The president and congress that are as silent as the sphynx on outrages committed on black men right in this country, speak in thunder tones and send a nation of men to avenge the wrong done white Americans in Mexico. "But we who are not at the front must not slumber in our tents, but rise up and demand the proper protection of black Americans in America as well as protection of white Americans in Mexico. I hereby appeal to every race loving man and woman to express their views on the advisability of holding a conference in the city of Washington or some other convenient place early in the fall. In a joint meeting of the Baltimore and Washington ministers' conference held in June such a conference of the leaders of the race was indorsed, and it was advised that Dr. William Alexander of Baltimore and the writer should call such a meeting. Duplication in work of this kind should be avoided as far as possible; therefore the views of the public will greatly aid in the matter of the most fitting time for holding the proposed conference. Let us catch time by the forelock, act wisely and stand firmly by our convictions. I will be glad to hear from any one who approves of the plan. Yours for the rights of the Negro race. "REV. W. H. JERNAGIN, "430 Q Street Northwest, Washington." FAVORS WOMAN SUFFRAGE. Some time ago a consideration of our economic conditions and tendencies, of the position of women in gainful 'occupations, of the nature and course of the demand, led me to the conclusion that the granting of suffrage to women is inevitable. Opposition may delay, but in my judgment cannot defeat this movement. If women are to have the vote, as I believe they are, it seems to me entirely clear that in the interest of the public life of this country the contest should be ended promptly. I favor the vote for women. —From Mr. Hughes' Speech of Acceptance. Smoke "SIGHT DRAFT" The Reliable 5c Cigar. 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 WM. R. MORRIS 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.33° 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. 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 NationalEqual 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." "AMERICA FIRST AND AMERICA EFFICIENT." We come to state in a plain and direct manner our faith, our purpose and our pledge. This representative gathering is a happy augury. It means the strength of reunion. It means that the party of Lincoln is restored, alert, effective. It means the unity of a common perception of paramount national needs. It means that we are neither deceived nor benumbed by abnormal conditions. We know that we are in a critical period, perhaps more critical than any period since the civil war. We need a dominant sense of national unity, the exercise of our best constructive powers, the vigor and resourcefulness of a quickened America. We desire that the Republican party as a great liberty party shall be the agency of national achievement, the organ of the effective expression of dominant Americanism. What do I mean by that? I mean America conscious of power, awake to obligation, erect in self respect, prepared for every emergency, devoted to the ideals of peace, instinct with the spirit of human brotherhood, safeguarding both individual opportunity and the public interest, maintaining a well ordered constitutional system adapted to local self government without the sacrifice of essential national authority, appreciating the necessity of stability, expert knowledge and thorough organization as the indispensable conditions of security and progress; a country loved by its citizens with a patriotic fervor permitting no division in their allegiance and no rivals in their affection—I mean America first and America efficient. It is in this spirit that I respond to your summons—From Mr. Hughes' speech of acceptance. 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 commanderies in Pittsburgh which will attend the conference are Malta, No. 18; 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 Union-town and Erie, Pa. From New York there will go a large representation from the Ivanhoe commandery. 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 juridiction. 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. LOTT CAREY CONVENTION. Baptist Foreign Mission Body Convenes In Baltimore Aug. 27. Baltimore.—The forthcoming twentieth annual meeting of the Lott Carey Baptist foreign mission convention, which will be held at Sharon Baptist church, in this city, the week beginning Aug. 27, promises to be a notable one. The Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander of 1625 David Hill avenue, corresponding secretary of the convention, will be the entertaining pastor. The convention has raised about $6,000 for the fiscal year, totaling in all about $75,000 during its history. DR. W. M. ALEXANDER. Three-fourths of this money has been spent in foreign fields. The Lott Carey mission house in Liberta, West Africa, has been built at a cost of $7,000. The Rev. Dr. C. S. Brown of Winston-Salem, N. C., president of the convention, paid a visit to Haiti recently to look over the field there. He was accompanied by the Rev. A. M. Moore of Durham, N. C. At the recent meeting of the executive board of the convention held at Norfolk Drs. Brown and Moore made a report of their visit and urged that the convention undertake missionary and educational work in Haiti. It was decided to begin a campaign for the raising of $5,000 to establish the work as soon as possible. The woman's auxiliary will also meet here the same day. J. D. Randolph of Richmond, Va., is president, and Mrs. Anna L. McGuinn of 1918 Division street, this city, is the corresponding secretary. NATIONAL EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE President Gunner Issues Call For Annual Meeting. ASKS RACE TO GET TOGETHER Leaders In Work For Equal Opportunities and Protection of Colored American Citizens According to Law Suggest Holding a National Congress. Conditions Warrant Timely and Concerted Action. The Rev. Byron Gunner of Hillburn, N. Y., president of the National Equal Rights league, has issued the following call for a race congress to be held some time in September. The Rev. Mr. Gunner says: "By the authority vested in me as president of the National Equal Rights league I hereby issue this preliminary call for the ninth annual convention of said league. The matter of the exact date and place for the convention is not yet quite settled, but it is very timely and proper that there be no further delay in inviting public attention to the fact that such a convention is to be held and within the next sixty days. "It has been widely suggested in view of existing unfavorable social, civic and political conditions confronting us as a people that the National Equal Rights league invite and urge all of our people, in all sections of the country, to unite in a great national congress of colored Americans and for the special purpose of voicing the feelings and opinions of the race on those unfavorable conditions now surrounding us in this country, and also to decide upon the wisest and best methods for combating color segregation and all other forms of color discrimination. "After fifty years of so called freedom in this country, what is the prevailing condition of our colored American population? Briefly stated it is this: Our civil rights have been rendered almost futile; we are shamefully curtalled politically; we are denied equality before the law; we are not allowed equal industrial opportunities; our property and our very lives are not at all secure. "The black horrors of lynching innocent colored Americans continue unabated, while our federal government's indifference toward all these injustices is but little less than the nullification of our great war amendments. Throughout the southland, and to more or less extent in the north, the increasing millions of our fellow colored Americans are being more and more reduced to the pitiable condition of political serfs and social outcasts. "If such conditions do not stir our souls and our blood, what under heaven can do it? Do not the industrial opportunities denied us, the freedom of speech and of the press not allowed, the civic and political rights taken from us, give sufficient ground and reason for the calling of such a national congress of colored Americans as is herein suggested? 'In this fierce era of controversy and bloodshed' can we be unmoved? "While the whole world is wide awake socially and politically, shall we sleep? While all other classes and races are on the verge of social and political revolutions, shall we be indifferent? Since all other groups of oppressed people are in the stir and rush of agitation, is it not high time that we should at least begin to get on the move?" "The south is still in the saddle at our national capital, rushing headlong with a most reckless disregard for the feelings and rights of ten millions of loyal, but oppressed colored Americans. "Therefore, let us get together in a great national congress and fling to the whole wide world the full story of our grievances and of our earnest demands for justice and fair play. "Let all our religious, educational, social and political leaders among us heed this call. Let all of our great religious organizations and lodges and benevolent societies begin now to plan 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. WILLIAM MONROE TROTTER. to be represented in this proposed congress. "By so doing we cannot fail to produce a powerful effect on the public mind that will greatly help us in our struggle for justice and freedom. "This congress will be independent and wider than any present organization. Its deliberations will not be under the Equal Rights league, which will meet in conjunction. Faithfully yours, BYRON GUNNER, "President of the National Equal Rights league; WILLIAM MONROE TROTTER. "Corresponding Secretary." THE NATION IS SHOCKINGLY UNPREPARED. It is apparent that we are shockingly unprepared. There is no room for controversy on this point since the object lesson on the Mexican border. All our available regular troops (less, I believe, than 40,000) are there or in Mexico, and as these have been deemed insufficient the entire national guard has been ordered out. That is, we are summoning practically all our movable military forces in order to prevent bandit incursions. In view of the warnings of the past three years, it is inexcusable that we should find ourselves in this plight. For our faithful guardsmen, who with a fine patrolism responded to this call and are bearing this burden, I have nothing but praise. But I think it little short of absurd that we should be compelled to call men from their shops, their factories, their offices and their professions for such a purpose. This, however, is not all. The units of the national guard were at peace strength, which was only about one-half the required to bring in recruits, for the most part raw and untrained. Only a small percentage of the regiments recruited up to war strength will have up a year's training in the national guard, which at the maximum means a hundred hours of military drill, and, on the average, means much less. Men fresh from their peaceful employments and physically unprepared have been hurried to the border for actual service. They were without proper equipment, without necessary supplies; suitable conditions of transportation were not provided. Men with dependent families were sent, and conditions which should have been well known were discovered after the event. And yet the exigency, comparatively speaking, was not a very grave one. It involved nothing that could not readily be foreseen during the past three years of disturbance and required only a modest talent for organization. That this administration while pursuing its course in Mexico should have permitted such conditions to exist is almost incredible.—From Mr. Hughes Speech of Acceptance. 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 held 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 recent murder horror at Waco, Tex. OUR BACK NUMBER COPIES. 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. 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 Wednesday 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 STAK CHANGE OF ADDRESS. Chas. Sumner Smith, the Publisher of the Star has moved his residence to 1317 6th AVE. N. 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. A Correction. The above article should read "the children of Mr. McDuff Woodard." THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S LIBRARY MISS CLARA LUCAS. Miss Lucas' Southern Trip Miss Clara Lucas left this week for a southern trip as far as Oklahoma City. She will be the guest of Rev. F. Williams in Omaha. Miss Lucas is the president of the Young Girls Beneficial Club, which has done much to assist St. Thomas P. E. Church. She is stenographer for Mr. J. M. Morris 506 Boston Block, and is a social news writer for the Twin City Star. Att'y. Brown S. Smith will leave Aug. 19th for an eastern trip. He will stop at Chicago, Washington D.C., Baltimore. He will attend the Elk's Grand Lodge in Philadelphia and arrive in New York on August 24 to be the guest of Prof. W. E. B. Dubois and Prof. Joel P. Spingarn. Mrs. J. E. Stewart, and her mother, Mrs. M. A. Stewart will leave Monday for Chicago to visit relatives. Miss Fannie Johnson and Mrs. Margurite Washington will accompany them. They will remain a week. Mrs. Thos. R. Rodgers and daughter of St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul have gone to Detroit and eastern cities, to visit friends. Mr. and Mrs. Clint Stevenson of Enterprise, Ia. are residing with Mr. Hayward Hall at 612 Bassett Pl. Mr. Roscoe Lewis has moved to Chicago. Mr. Thomas W. Galbreath has opened a barbershop at 1223 S. Washington Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Urlin Clark have moved to 790 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul. Mrs. Beulah VanHook Minor is visiting in Duluth, the guest of Miss Anna Colby. Mis Rosella Sample left Sunday eve. for Chicago for an indefinite stay. Dr. and Mrs. Ellis Burton were guests at dinner lest week with Rev. and Mrs. M. W. Withers, at their home, 2406 17 Ave. S. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McMullen have moved to 607 6th Ave. S. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Robinson, Mrs James Eddings, Mrs. Helen Jackson Mr. John Cheatham, Mr. Geo. W. Brown, Mr. Jas. M. Graham, Mr. J P. Durden and Mr. J. M. Morris will leave this week for Chicago to attend the Masonic Meetings. The Star Phone is Hyland 5586. [Name] COLUMBUS JENIFER. Courtesy of The Daily News. BELLBOY MEETS FATAL ACCIDENT. Member of Ames Lodge Columbus Jenifer died at City Hospital on Aug. 12, from injuries received in an accident at the Elks' Club, on the freight elevator. How the accident occurred is not known. He was found in the hallway in front of the elevator and had apparently dropped about 5 feet after being forced through a glass partition, which had nearly embowled him. He was conscious until placed under operation. Every attention was paid to him and all medical aid rendered. His funeral was held Tuesday at St. Peter A. M. E. Church. Rev. D. E. Beasley preached an appropriate sermon. Solos were sung by Mrs. Kate Smith, Miss Mildred Shull and Mr. Eldridge Williams. Rev. Stovall spoke. Ames Lodge of Elks of which he was a member conducted a Lodge of Sorrow. P. E. R., Wm. R. Morris, read "Thanantopsis", G. W. Bryant, E. R. officiated. The floral tributes were beautiful. Undertaker O. A. Lawrence accompanied the remains to Vicksburg, his home, on request of his mother. He leaves a father in Washington, D. C., and a wife and son in Chicago. He was 32 years old. Columbus Jeniter was the most popular employee of the Elks' Club and the members expressed much sorrow. A delegation of white Elks attended his funeral, not in fraternal affiliation, but in honor to a faithful employee. The Minneapolis Elks' delegation will leave Saturday night for Philadephia. Among them will be Prof W. H. Howard, Atty. B. S. Smith, Atty. W. R. Morris, Fred. Thomas P. H. Southall, Hamlet B. Rowe (representing the Twin City Star) Everett Jackson and Chairman Glover Shull. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Harden, of 1710 6th Ave No., have a new Studebaker roadster and have built a garage at their residence. Mrs. Harden is a good driver and is often seen winding her way through the business district. They have a beautiful home which they purchased by thrift and economy. Mrs. A. A. Ford and Mrs. Geo. P. Simms left Wednesday for Kansas City to attend the Negro Business League and visit friends. Mrs. Dyer the mother of Mrs. Grace Mann, died this week. Funeral services were held at St. Peter A. M. E. Church on Thursday. Mr. J. Hazel Donaldson will spend two weeks in Chicago on his vacation. He will be the guest of Mrs. Pierce, 3708 Forrest Ave. He will visit New York and eastern cities. Mr. and Mrs. Gus. Sessions, of 700 Morgan Ave. No., are the happy parents of a baby boy, weighing 8½ lbs., who arrived Aug. 16, at 9:45 A. M. Mr. C. C. Underwood left Saturday for Findley, O., on account of the death of his daughter. Mrs. Jennie Ringgold McAdoo, Messrs. Anthony Spaulding and Lockwood Lewis are with Wiekliffe's Ginger Band in concert at Stewart's Hotel on Sunday night. Mr. Chester Johnson is organizing a football team. They will meet at his residence, 518 No. Fremont Ave. on Aug. 26 at 8 P M. Among those from St. Paul who will attend the coming Masonic gatherings at Chicago in August are: Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Roper, Mr. and Mrs. Jose Sherwood, Mrs. L. A. Melker, Mr. William Martin, Dr. O. D. Howard, Mr. George Hoage, Mr. William Chandler, Mrs. M. A. Johnson. 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It aims to bring about such a healthy public sentiment in this land that Colored People will be accorded all their social, civil and political rights and will receive exact justice in all the relations of life. 4. It believes in and teaches the doctrine of the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man, and the equality of all races in our American civilization. 5. It aims to uphold the honor of our women by opposing the passage of anti-race inter-marriage lawa. 6. It is composed of members of both races and sexes on terms of complete equality and as brothers and sisters in this holy cause of freedom. An Appeal for Funds. The Association needs money and new members. It costs just one dollar to join. 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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 Shrine Patrol, the big Parade of the Knight 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. ANNOUNCEMENT Mrs. Lizzie Van Hook has opened a Dressmaking Parlor at 1006 6th Ave. North, and would be glad to meet all of her old customers, your patronage is also solicited. Res. N. W. Colfax 3596. N. W. Hyland 4610. Res. Colfax 3596 Hyland 4610 TO THE PUBLIC. Ames Lodge regrets very much that a statement in the obituary read at the funeral of brother Columbus Jenifer conveyed a wrong impression, and tended to place the Lodge in an erroneous light. Ames Lodge has not and does not intend to decide who is the legal heir of the departed brother. This question, if it has to be decided, will be left to the rightful authority—the Courts. At present the Lodge recognizes his parents only—the mother, Hattie Jenifer, of Vicksburg, Miss., and the father, Wm. Jenifer, of Washington, D. C. Ames Lodge No. 106, LRPOEW Ames Lodge No. 106. I.B.P.O.E.W Wm. R. Morris. See'y. MIDSUMMER TENT SERVICES 722 New York Life Bldg Kidd Mitchell, Prop. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. LADIES SPECIALLY INVITED EVERY DAY. 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Stewart, Prop. 246-50 FOURTH AVE. SO. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 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 Wash FOR LADIES Music Every Day f Kidd Mitchell, Prop. LADIES SPECIALLY J. A. WITHERS Open From 9 A. M. to 2 A. M. NORTH S CHOP SUEY Delivered by Messe 723 SIXTH AV L. Anderson, Prop. STOP! The Only Colored IN MINNE AT 429 SIXTH A IN CONNECT THE CUT RATE P. J. Buford, W. W. H. Not the biggest but the best We deliver to all parts of the city Call N. W. Main 2515 or I People will give you prompt se GUESTS AT HOTEL DALE, Prf. W. S. Scarborough, Willberforce, Ohio; Misses Marie L. Henderson, Victoria Clay Haley, St. Louis, Mo.; Miss H. Beauford, New Maples, Minn.; Miss Carrie Sleeps, Florida; Miss Florence Ash, Recklands; Ms. Le Roy SINette; Mrs. Robt. Lewis, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Albert S Reed, New York City; Mr. Fritz Stampers; Mr. Harry B. Gray; Mrs. C. T. Freeman, Mrs. S. R. Black, Mrs. C. A. Jones, Mrs. S. M. Talbott, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. C. C. Patterson, Pleasantville, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dickinson, Crawford, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Short, Camden, N. J.; Mrs. Grace Brown, Mrs. W. B. Franklin, Miss A. Stern, Mr. Isaac Hall, Atlantic City, N. J. Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Shepard, Mr. C. C. Smith and family of Pittsburg, Pa. Miss Mattie E. Lewis, Morrisville, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. White, Mr. Frederick Rankin, Mr. Sylvester R. Danks, Mr. Wm. Hollis, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Bailey Tyler, Mrs. Ida Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Devon, Mr. and Mrs. Maytle, Miss Rosa Hobb, Mr. W. Persfor Young, Mr. D. N. Draper, Mr. Wm. Draper, Mr. and Mrs. R. Matthews, Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Allen, Baltimore, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Cobb, Mr. John V. Dammond, Petersburg, Va. --- All Elks in good the 2nd and 4th Tues- days of each month, at 4th St. and 8th Ave. So. 8:30 P. M.. 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 J. M. MORRIS Real Estate Broker Loans Collections 506 BOSTON BLOCK MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Souvenirs for Ladies every Wednesday afternoon 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. Souvenirs for Ladies every Wednesday afternoon 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! MEAT MARKET EAPOLIS, 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. LOOK! MARKET TORE . Jemison s the rest. Cut-Rate SUCCEEDFUL 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 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. Defective All Elks in good the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, at 4th St. and 8th Ave. So. 8:30 P. M.. The Trotter Testimonial Fund. 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. A RARE CHANCE, to buy a home. Modern six room house for sale. Terms to suit. For full particulars call Annex 857—Advertisement. 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 West Ave. Call Main 5444. 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 The Gateway Market Meats and Provisions We Deliver 210 HENNEPIN AVE. MINNEAPOLIS. YOUR TRADE IS SOLICITED T. S. Center 4639. WALFRID WESTMAN Photographer The Gateway Market Meats and Provisions We Deliver 210 HENNEPIN AVE. MINNEAPOLIS. YOUR TRADE IS SOLICITED T. S. Center 4639. WALFRID WESTMAN Photographer 1425 Washington Ave. So. Minn. WINSTON & ELLIS BARBER SHOP AND POOL ROOM SHOE SHINING PARLOR 252 Fourth Ave. South Minneapolis, Minn. N. W. Phone Main 6137 MADAM LIZZIE VAN HOOK DRESSMAKING, LADIES TAILORING. 1006 6th Ave. No. Minneapolis, Minn. THE DOULASS CAFE' 407 FIFTH AVE. SO. Mineapolis, Minn. N. W. Main 2767 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. Sim- monds, who was formerly employed at Power's Store. He will serve choice meals at popular prices. Special rates to Table Boarders.—Advertisement. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR tive Page O. G. PRICE, 2814 10th Ave. So. Dan Williams SPEED KINGS COMING FOR TWO DAYS. T Miss Elfrieda Mais After World's Record. $10,000 Auto Racing Program at Minnesota State Fair, Sept. 4 to 9—Two Days Set Aside. Fifteen Drivers Entered Already—75-Mile Continuation Race to Be a Feature. TWO DAYS of auto racing will be held at the Minnesota State Fair, Sept. 4 to 9, and the most pretentious program ever held on a dirt track anywhere in America is promised auto racing fans. Wednesday, Sept. 6, and Saturday, Sept. 9, are the two days which have been set aside. The first 25-mile he Wednesday. The will be run on Saturday opening the race on Wednesday. Le Coott, Kootzla, Clark Hoffman, Kilpatrick bury, Johnny Mais, Klem are some of the entered for this event. Elfrieda Mais, driver of the world, with De Lloyd Thor aviator, each day, bifying start. The a be permitted to cu trophy is offered a Mais will also atta t own one-mile and record each day. Mais Special. Big Speck A leading feature will be the Minnesota leg of the International State Fair Championship race. The Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri State Fairs, each represented by a noted driver, are competing in this series of races. A big race with all eight drivers competing is to be held at each of the eight fairs, and the State Fair scoring the most points at the eight meets will be given temporary possession of a gigantic loving cup. The Minnesota State Fair is angling for the services of a noted driver whose home is in Minnesota, and as soon as he has been engaged his name will be announced. Two preliminary heats will be run Wednesday, and the final race, a five-mile one, will be held on Saturday. A purse of $8,500 has been hung up for a 75-mile continuation race, in which fifteen drivers will compete. STOCK VALUED Biggest Cattle Show in America This Year Predicted for the Minnesota State Fair, Sept. 4 to 9—All Records to Be Broken in the Swine Show. STOCK VALUED AT $1,100,000.00. INDICATIONS are that the cattle show at the Minnesota State Fair, Sept. 4 to 9, will be the largest exposition of its kind in America this year. Last year the Hamline cattle show was the largest in the country, and more entries have been promised in the last few weeks than were obtained a year ago. The splendid crop conditions in the Northwest, and the greater attention which is being paid to pure-bred livestock, are said to be the principal reasons for the interest which is being taken in the cattle show at the Minnesota State Fair. Breeders in other parts of America are desirous of meeting the farmers of the Northwest, to sell them the pure-bred stock which is being bought in such numbers to raise the standard of livestock breeding in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North and South Dakota. Records Shattered. The Swine Show will break all records this fall, and it is expected that --- NG FOR TWO DAYS. The first 25-mile heat will be run on Wednesday. The remaining fifty miles will be run on Saturday, the drivers opening the race as it ended on Wednesday. Le Coq, Raimey, Endicott, Koetzla, Clarke, Hearne, Horey, Hoffman, Kilpatrick, De Craft, Woodbury, Johnny Mais, Kessler, Kiser and Klem are some of the drivers already entered for this event. Elfrieda Mais, champion woman driver of the world, will race one mile with De Lloyd Thompson, the famous aviator, each day, both being given a flying start. The aeroplane will not be permitted to cut the corners. A trophy is offered as a prize. Miss Mais will also attempt to break her own one-mile and five-miles world's record each day. She is to drive a Mais Special. Big Special Race. A special ten-mile race between Fred Horey of St. Paul and another famous Northwestern driver has been arranged for Saturday, a medal and a championship prize being offered the winner. This is expected to be one of the most grueling races of the program, and fans will be pushed to the limit of excitement. On Saturday a big feature will consist of an Australian Pursuit race. Cars will be stationed at equal distances about the track and all will be started at once. As soon as one car overtakes another the latter must drop out. If more than one car is running at the end of ten miles the referee will announce the winner. There will be short world's time trials on both days over a one-mile, five-miles and ten-biles track. A series of short free for all races will also be held. Nothing as good has ever been held anywhere in the Middle West. AT $1,100,000.00. pen room will be taxed to the limit to accommodate all the swine which is coming. The first national show ever promoted by the American Yorkshire Club is to be held at the Minnesota State Fair this year, and the cream of all American herds will be exhibited. The Duroc-Jersey and Poland-China organizations are offering large futurities and special premiums. The Chester White and Hampshire associations have put up special prizes of value. Hundreds of boys are working hard in the Pig Club contest, and there will be more entries in the Pig Club show than ever before. Big Draft Show. The show of draft horses is to be larger than for several years. A number of breeders that have never visited the Northwest are coming this year to show their wares to lovers of horses. Farmers are being urged to attend the State Fair and make their arrangements for any pure-bred mares and stallions they intend to buy. An effort will be made to present an unusual opportunity of studying types and breeds of horses, so farmers may be more familiar with the kinds of horses which bring the most money on the market. As formerly all stock will be judged at the opening of the State Fair, making a visit to the Fair the first part of the week more valuable than one at the latter part. Judging will probably be over by Thursday, Sept. 7. --- THE TWIN CITY STAR O DAYS. J & H cord. 00.00. gladly you ev ance ch Portable from “It’s a --- J & H Wet J & H WET WASH LAUNDRY 3753-5 We maintain that we can wash cl We make this claim, because we dries in the United States. OUR PRICE IS 25 POUNDS OF DRY. You Sho Vi On the First Floor in for the Our modern, sound p tion in absolute priva & H Wet Wash Laundry 3753, 55, 57 CEDAR AVE. J&H WET WASH LAUNDRY J&H 3753-57 CEDAR AVE J&H WET WASH LAUNDRY We make this claim, because we have one of the largest, most modern and sanitary Wet Wash Laundries in the United States. OUR PRICE IS 25 POUNDS OF FAMILY WASHING FOR 65 CENTS CLOTHES WEIGHED OUR PRICE IS 25 POUNDS OF FAMILY WASHING FOR 65 CENTS. CLOTHES WEIGHED DRY. Our Auto-trucks and wagons deliver Everywhere. CALL SNELLING 1509 DREXEL 1269 You Should Enjoy Our Matchless Service In Connection With the Victrola On the First Floor in Our New Annex you will find unrivaled facilities for the selection of Victrolas and Records. WHICH ST Portable Models from ..... $1 Victrola Terms METRO "It's a Safe Place Portable Models from ..... $15 to $50 | Beautiful Cabinet Styles from.... $75 to $400 METROPOLITAN MUSIC CO. "It's a Safe Place to Trade"—41-43 So. 6th St., Minneapolis SMOKE THE BEST 5C CIGAR W. S CONRAD CO., Distributors NO. 140. E. 6th ST., ST. PAUL. NO. 1. WESTERN AVE., MINN. Peterson, The Druggist 1501 Washington Ave. So. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS. He Solicits You Patronage. SPECIAL SAMPLE SHOES. POPULAR PRICED SHOE RE- PAIRING. WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT. Men's Sewed Soles ..... 750 Ladies Sewed Soles ..... 650 Men's Nailed Soles ..... 50 and 600 Rubber Heels, ..... 400 Ladies' and Boys' nailed soles ..... 400 SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1424 Washington Avenue South. Office Phone N. W. Main 625 GALE H. PLEY 812 ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW With Hall and Tantges 722 New York Life Bldg. Minneapolis, Minn. Res. N. W. South 3347 Our modern, sound-proof parlors make it convenient for you to make your selection in absolute privacy. And our Stock of Records is indeed a mammoth one. Victrola You may secure a Victrola and pay only for a few records now, beginning to pay for the Victrola next month. Easy monthly instalments. Terms Our Salespeople have had long years of musical training and will gladly render you every assist ance in purchasing. Victor THE MASTER OF VOICE WORKING-MEN'S SOCIAL CLUB FOR MEN ONLY 244 3RD AVE. S. MINNEAPOLIS SYLVESTER W. OLIVER, MANAGER. Look up this place NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS Within Walking Distance THE MODERN HOME 1015 So. 5th St. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. N. W. Nic. 951 THE SPIRELLA CORSET Mrs. Cora Anderson Carr 365 Aurora Ave. N. W. Dale 1345 St. Paul, Minn. DR. W. H. WRIGHT. DENTIST. Phone Nic. 1963 111 So. 6th St Minneapolis, Minn. ADVERTISE HERE — IT PAYS. We are positive that METROPOLITAN SERVICE cannot be overestimated. Our large organization is always at your call. U PREFER? $75 to $400 only for a few to Victrola next MUSIC CO. n St., Minneapolis 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. E. W. Dale, Owner. 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. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR --- PUBLSHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 305—So. Fifth Street. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Battered in the Post Office at Minneapolis as second class matter. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Subscription by Mall, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ..... 1.60 THREE MONTHS ..... .65 ADVERTISING RATES. One Inch—1 Insertion—One Dollar. Liberal discount given on 3, 6, 9, Months, or 1 year contracta. 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. Congressman Thos. D. Schall spent a week in Minneapolis, and received many of his old friends and constituents. He found the people of his district generally satisfied with his record in Congress. He has been endorsed by the National Republican Campaign Committee for re-election, and has been selected to make the opening speeches in the state of Maine, during Hughes' campaign. He will return in September to make a tour of his district. POLICE TO "CLEAN UP." Mayor Nye has made several changes among the officials of the police department and has ordered a "clean up". We commend his action. These officials need no special information as to Negro resorts. We hold no brief for the clubs, but will say that they exist under the same toleration granted the leading white clubs. None have licenses, but enjoy special privileges. We do say, that the buffet flats are the real dens of crime. There are private joints, where criminals hang out. They are never seen in clubs or public places, and since these places have become so numerous, the police are at a great disadvantage. The they are entirely responsible for these conditions; they can do much to rid the city of these nuisances. Since the clubs were closed at night, (a good regulation strictly enforced) there are private places well known, where gambling and adultery are the special features. Many Negro women are sufferers because their husbands frequent these joints for immoral relations with women, especially with white women. We commend honorable relations between the races, but condemn these "white bait" hiding places "for Negro men only". It is the duty of the police to clean up and any action along this line will be a blessing to Negro mothers and wives, as well as to their race and the community of which they are an integral part. 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. SEND US THE NEWS. 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 Do 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 firebrands, 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 "weelkn" 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. THE TWIN CITY STAR ROOSEVELT LEADS, WE FOLLOW. Brief Sentences Second of A 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 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 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. 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 any article—simply because the big(?) Negro is concerned. Our purpose for such publicity is more to point a moral, than to adorn a tale. St. James A. M. E. Church will hold their meetings at 23rd St. and Bloomington Ave., till further notice. Owing to the increased cost of publication, we will NOT accept any ads, unless paid in advance. Agents will please act accordingly. Brief Sentences Featuring the Speech of Acceptence of Charles E. Hughes. We are too great a country to require of our citizens who are engaged in peaceful vocations the sort of military service to which they are now called. We cherish no illusions. We know that the recurrence of war is not to be prevented by pious wishes. We denounce all plots and conspiracies in the interest of any foreign nation. Adequate preparedness is not militarism. The nation has no policy of aggression toward Mexico. We have no desire for any part of her territory. This representative gathering is a happy august. It means the strength of reunion. It means that the party of Lincoln is restored, alert, effective. The dealings of the administration with Mexico constitute a confused chapter of blunders. It is a record which cannot be examined without a profound sense of lumiliation. We must take Vera Cruz to get Huerta out of office and trust to other nations to get our own citizens out of peril. What a travesty of international policy! Destroying the government of Huerta, we left Mexico to the ravages of revolution. I stand for adequate federal workmen's compensation laws. The administration was to seize and punish Villa for his outrage on our soil. it has not punished any one; we went in only to retire. I favor the vote for women. MAINTENANCE OF AMERICAN RIGHTS. Had this government by the use of both informal and formal diplomatic opportunities left no doubt that when we said "strict accountability" we meant precisely what we said and that we should unhesitatingly vindicate that position I am confident that there would have been no destruction of American lives by the sinking of the Lusitania. There we had ample notice—in fact, published notice. Furthermore, we knew the situation, and we did not require specific notice. Instead of whitening away our formal statements by equivocal conversations, we needed the straight, direct and decisive representations which every diplomat and foreign office would understand. I believe that in this way we should have been spared the repeated assaults on American lives. Moreover, a firm American policy would have been strongly supported by our people and the opportunities for the development of bitter feeling would have been vastly reduced—From Mr. Hughes' Speech of Acceptance. THE COMPELLING PERORATION TO MR. HUGHES' ACCEPTANCE SPEECH. We live in a fateful hour. In a true sense, the contest for the preservation of the Nation is never ended. We must still be imbued with the spirit of heroic sacrifice which gave us our country and brought us safely through the days of civil war. We renew our pledge to the ancient ideals of individual liberty, of opportunity denied to none because of race or creed, of unsurviving loyalty. We have a vision of America prepared and secure; strong and just; equal to her tasks; an exemplar of the capacity and efficiency of a free people. I indorse the platform adopted by the Convention and accept its nomination. ADEQUATE FEDERAL WORK-MEN'S COMPENSATION LAWS. I stand for adequate federal workmen's compensation laws, dealing not only with the employees of government, but with those employees who are engaged in interstate commerce, and are subject to the hazard of injury, so that those activities which are within the sphere of the constitutional authority of congress may be dealt with under a suitable law.—From Mr. Hughes' Speech of Acceptance. READ THE STAR, IT'S NEWSY Our advice ZUMALWEISS THE BETTER BEER You are sure of appreciation from anyone to whom you recommend it. The Waiters' and Porters' Club GLOVER SHULL, PRES. 311 HENNEPIN AVE. MINNEAPOLIS EDDIE BOYD, SECY. LEE WHEELER, MANAGER F. PEOPLES HOME BUILDING CO. CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS 818 METROPOLITAN LIFE BLDG. OFFICE PHONE NIC. 1534 don't need money; if you own your lot. I BUILD HOMES ON MONTHLY PAYMENTS. COTTAGES AND FOUR FAMILY FLATS LIKE PAYING RENT. PLANS FREE. Beer is Strengthening F. Peoplea. You don't need money I BUILD HOMES ON COTTAGES AND ITS JUST LIKE PAYING RENT. Good Beer is Good Beer is Strengthening There is strength in pure beer like Brewed under sanitary condition Purest of ingredients The beer without a headache PURITY BREWING CO. Order a Case Both Phones 66 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN Today SCALP TREATMENT and HAIR GROWING. CHEER UP! — when things look black Mrs. Maggie Martin wishes to announce that she is the Minneapolis Agent for MADAM C. J. WALKER'S Wonderful Hair Grower and Preparations. Special attention given to Tetter, Eczema and Growing hair on temples. A full line of Goods. Personal Instructions and Demonstrations can be obtained at 3013 GARFIELD AVE. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. MRS. MAGGIE MARTIN, AGT. N. W. PHONE SOUTH 1742 HOT WEAT Take Advantage 33 1/3 % Positively every piece of suv volved in this sale. And rem stock—not a lot of odds and e sale. Men who appreciate extrace a good thing—always wait for Our patterns are the newest —and tailoring is of the high The Brown Bros. 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Our Laundry Service is Unsurpassed. Phones Main 5850. Center 822. Defective | | | | | ff te fof THE TWIN C.7Y STAR PUBLSHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 305—So, Fifth Street. Minneapolis, Minnesota. ‘Matered in the Pest Office at Min- meapelis as second class matter. MEMBER ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA EDITORIAL ASSN. ‘To Subscribe Is To Pay. Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR .....cceeeeee ee ee ee $200 SIX MONTHS ........0e0ee00+ 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 contracts. Want Ads ...... Twenty-five Cents Reading Notices, per line, Five Cents Wedding Announcements, Fifty Cents Card of Thanks ........One Dollar: tn Memoriam .. ........One Dollar Business Announcements, One Dollar Death Notices ..........One Dollar Write all Checks payable to The Twin City Star. Address all mail to Twin City Star 305 8, Sth St. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Congressman Thos. D, Schall spent a week in Minneapolis, and received many of his old friends and consti- tuents. He found the people of his district generally satisfied with his record in Congress. He has been en- dorsed by the National Republican Campaign Committee for re-election, and has been selected to make the opening speeches in the state of Maine, during Hughes’ campaign. He will return in September to make a tour of his district. POLICE TO “CLEAN UP.” Mayor Nye has made several changes among the officials of the police department and has ordered a “clean up”. We commend his action. These officials need no special in- formation as to Negro resorts. We hold no brief for the clubs, but will say that they exist under the same toleration granted the leading white clubs. None have licenses, but enjoy special privileges. We do say, that the buffet flats are the real dens of crime, There are private joints, where criminals hang out. They are never seen in clubs or public places, and since these places have become so numerous, the police are at a great disadvantage. Tho they are entirely responsible for these conditions; they can do much to rid the city of these nuisances, Since the clubs were closed at night, (a good regula- tion strictly enforced) there are pri- vate places well known, where gamb- Ting and adultery are the special features. Many Negro women are sufferers because their hushands fre- quent these joints for immoral rela- tions with women, especially with white women, We commend honor- able relations between the races, but condemn these “white bait” hiding places “for Negro men only.” Tt is the duty of the police to clean up and any action along this line will be a blessing to Negro mothers and wives, as well as to their race and the community of which they are an integral part. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A VOTE. The vote of Hon, Phil. H. Brown. elected Col. A. T, Hert as chairman of the Republican State Cohmittee o# 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 Chi- cago. 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 courage- ous. 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 Com- mittee, shows that this deciding vote met with their approval. Tt is a les- son 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. SEND US THE NEWS. If you want notices inserted, spend a cent or two and send your copy —clearly and intelligently written. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION A REAL NEWSPAPER. A newspaper isn’t simply a bare chronicler of events. It is a personal- ity. It comes into your house almost as a member of your family. What sort of a person do you like to have visit you? He ought to be honest, courageous, no hypocrite, and a gentleman, with a real interest in you, ready to lend a hand if you need help. Cheerful- ness and good humor are excellent qualities, and a wide range of inter- ests, What do you find in the Twin City Star? It has opinions, of course, and it speaks them out freely. They are its own and they are not influenced by outside interests. The square deal is its platform. In handling news it observes the decencies and amenities of life. I never wantonly brings shame or sor: row to any home. Its advertisements are clean. If the TWIN CITY STAR does not bring you something of interest in any particular issue, it has failed by so much that week. It takes off its hat and apologizes for having bored you as a visitor. But it trusts this doesn’t often hap- pen. Not often, does it? Now: Subscribe for it, and pay for it, SUPPORT RACE CONGRESS. Coming Meeting of Equal Rights Emacue te Ge tninertaut Beant, |. She call of the National Equal Rights league for 1 conzress of colored Amer- fean citizens. to be held at an early date in the fall, is a move in the right direction. ‘True, there have been dis- tressing periods of racial existence, up- risings 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 tlme more im- portant in which the race should act as a unit than the present. Segregation, lynchinzs and other forms of injustice against the colored People are unchecked. No attempt, so ft seems, is made by the national ad- ministration elther to ascertain the leaders of mobs or to bring such mur- derers, if known, to trial. The race must take its cause into its own hands —not as firebrands, 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 {t 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 1s not hedged tn by any polltical fences. ‘The sug- ‘gestion 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 etvie organizations are also earnestly requested to send representatives to the proposed meeting, time und place of which will be published In the dally and weekly papers. The Waco (Tex.) lynching {s still fresh tn the pubite mind, and so are segregation jimerow car horrors about which no lezal steps by those elected by the people to pro- tect thelr lives and property have been taken. The late Stewart L. Woodford, one time minister to Spain, sald in an ad- dress some years ago before the Brook- lyn 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 color. ed race ts young according to its years of freedom, tt Is of age in size, expert- ences and human proclivities, and it fs asserting tts manhood in many ways and will strike a blow at unfairness to its members ns citizens at the com: ing congress that will make the “wel: kin” ring with no uncertain sound. Education and wealth are good and essential elements In the lives of indi viduals and races: but. when there 1s no enforcement of law to protect one from the ravages of mobs, cheats and evil minded men, then we say, some- what in the words of Patrick Henry: “Forbid it, Almighty God! 1 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 Way- cross, Ga., the colored business men have organized the Laborers’ Penny Savings and Loan company. The stockholders are paying their sub- seriptions promptly, and the company expects to engage In a regular bank- ing business by the first of the year. Carlton W. Gains ts 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 FOL- Brief Sentences F LOW. a Se oe 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 nom- inee of the Republican National Con- vention, Hon. Chas. B. Hughes, and do what we can for the success of the Repubican ticket. We are not in accord with the entire platform of the party. The suffrage question, as a State’s Rights measure, will not sive the Negro women of the South a right to vote. We are against any program giving a State a right to over-ride the Constitution. We had hoped to see some plank in its plat- form recommending legislation to make ‘Lynching a Federal Crime.” We cannot get our constitutional rights under State Soverignity, and must rely on Federal legislation and enforcement for our protection. The Republican party has done more for us than any other party and we must overcome its evils with its good; still contending for right and protesting against wrong—believing in Divine Providence and thankful that Col. Roosevelt has accomplished his ulti- mate purpose, which was also his prophecy—that he would drive out of the Republican party, those who cor- rupted the principles of the party. We regret the loss of a friend, of cur race on the Supreme Bench, by the resignation of Justice Hughes— which gave Pres. Wilson an oppor- tunity to appoint a Democrat—and fate may decree that by his appoint- ment we may have a Justice White or Justice Harlan. Though Demo- crats they were honest interpreters of the law and spirit of the Consti- tution. It is up to the Negro to be loyal to himself and the door of hope will soon open to him. We have awaited orders and willingly obey the requests of Col. Roosevelt, who led us into the Progressive Party in 1912, and we return to the Republican ranks under the same leadership and convictions. Let the slogan be “Hughes and Fairbanks must win” and now that the Progressives have accomplished their purpose, we ex- pect a large following, and a return to the Grand Old Party, for its suc- cess in November next. SHOULD BIG (?) NEGROES BE EXPOSED? Many of our race are of the opin- ion that our “Big” Negroes should not be exposed. Real “big” Negroes are real men; who cannot be dis- honorably exposed. ‘These supposed hig(?) Negroes are the curse of their ‘race. We have not sought to give publicity to many unpleasant happen- ings 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 chil- dren under cover of personal prom- inence and race representation. Tt 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 pub- lishers has led the big(?) Negro to believe himself above suspicion and immune from public exposure. The Star does not delight in the sensa- tional 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 sor- row 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 men- ace to their race. They are the bea- ‘con 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-con- [rervetlve. We have had wrong opin- ions of the policies and practices of men in public life, and have always made amends—but we will never hes- itate to publish any article—simply be- cause the big(?) Negro is concerned. Our purpose for such publicity is more to point a moral, than to adorn ‘a tale. St. James A. M. E. Church will hold their meetings at 23rd St. and Bloom- ington Ave,, till further notice. Owing to the increased cost of pub- lication, we will NOT accept any ads, unless paid in advance. Agents will please act accordingly. Brief Sentences Featuring the Speech of Acceptence of Charles E. Hughes. America First and America Efficient. We are too great a country to re- quire of our citizens who are engaged in peaceful vocations the sort of mili- tary service to which they are now called. We cherish no Illusions. We know that the recurrence of war is not to be prevented by pious wishes. We denounce all plots and conspira- cies in the interest of any foreign na- tion. Adequate preparedness is not mill- tariem. During this critical period the only danger of war has lain in the weak course of the administration. The nation has no policy of aggres- sion toward Mexico. We have no de- sire for any part of her territory. We propose that in the competitive struggle that is about to come the American workingman shall not suffer. ‘This representative gathering is = happy augury. It means the strength of reunion. It means that the party of Lincoln is restored, alert, effective. Tho dealings of the administration with Mexico constitute a confused chapter of blunders. It is a record which cannot be examined without a profound sense of keumiliation. We must take Vera Cruz to get Huer- ta out of office and trust to other na- tions to get our own citizens out of peril. What a travesty of international policy! Destroying the government of Huerta, we left Mexico to the ravages of revo- lution. I stand for adequate federal work- men's compensation laws, Tho administration was to seize and punish Villa for his outrage on our soil. It has not punished any one; we went in only to retire. I favor the vote for women. MAINTENANCE OF AMERICAN RIGHTS. Had this government by the use of both informal and formal diplomatic opportunities left no doubt that when we said “strict accountability” we meant pre- cisely what we said and that we should unhesitatingly vindicate that position | am confident that there would have been no destruction of American lives by the sinking of the Lusitania. There we had ample notice—in fact, published notice. Further- more, we knew the situation, and we did not require specific no- tice, Instead of whittling away ‘our formal statements by equiv- ocal conversations, we needed the straight, direct and decisive representations which every dip- lomat and foreign office would understand. 1 believe that in thie way we should have been ‘spared the repeated assaults on American lives. Moreover, a firm American policy would have been strongly supported by our people and the opportunities for the de- velopment of bitter feeling would have been vastly reduced—From Mr. Hughes’ Speech of Accept ance. THE COMPELLING PERORA- TION TO MR. HUGHES’ ACCEPTANCE SPEECH. We live In « fateful hour. In 1a true sense, the contest for the preservation of the Nation is never ended. We must still be imbued with the spirit of herolo sacrifice which gave us our country and brought ue safely through the days of civil war. We renew our pledge to the an- olent ideale of Individual liberty, of opportunity denied to none because of race or creed, of un- ewerving loyalty. We have a vision of America prepared and eeoure; strong and just; equal to her tasks; an exemplar of the capacity and efficiency of a free people. | indorse the platform adopted by the Convention and accept its nomination. ADEQUATE FEDERAL WORK- MEN'S COMPENSATION Laws. I stand for adequate federal workmen's compensation laws, dealing not only with the em- ployees of government, but with those employees who are engag- ed in interstate commerce, and are subject to the hazard of in- Jury, so that those activities which are within the sphere of the constitutional authority of congress may be dealt with un- der a suitable law.—From Mr. Hughes’ Speech of Acceptance. READ THE STAR, IT’S NEWSY Our advice THE BETTER BEER You are sure of apprecia- tion from anyone to whom you recommend it. £ The Waiters’ and Porters’ Club 4 GLOVER SHULL, Pres. 311 HENNEPIN AVE. MINNEAPOLIS . | | F. PEOPLES ¢-736 ; | HOME BUILDING CO. ub AC | i Py CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS oat — er | 818 METROPOLITAN LIFE BLOG, — he OFFICE PHONE NIC. 1534 You don’t need money; if you own your lot. 1 BUILD HOMES ON MONTHLY PAYMENTS. COTTAGES AND FOUR FAMILY FLATS ITS JUST LIKE PAYING RENT. PLANS FREE. 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Special attention given to Tet- ter, Eczema and Growing hair on temples. A full line of Goods. Personal Instructions and Demon- strations can be obtained at 3013 GARFIELD AVE. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. MRS. MAGGIE MARTIN, AGT. N. W. PHONE SOUTH 1742 CHEER UP! — when things look black Phone— Gross Bros. Launderers Minneapolis Dye House 86-88-90 South 10th Strees. CLEANERS, LAUNDERERS AND DYERS. Our Laundry Service is Unsur- passed. Phones Main 5850. Center 822. Defective F