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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL ive Page ABLE EXPONENT OF METHODISM Career of Dr. R. M. M'Kenzie of Decatur, Ala. LABORED IN MANY FIELDS. Early Struggles of a Southern Boy Whose Pluck and Ambition Have Been Richly Rewarded With Success. Up From Country Farm to Prominence In the Ministry. Decatur, Ala.—While the colored Methodist Episcopal church is comparatively new in this country, yet it has given to the race some able men and women, ministers who are well educated and devoted to the work. These men are not making much noise, but are doing actual work. In this class is to be found the Rev. R. M. McKenzie, A. B., B. D., pastor of the Bailey temple, colored Methodist Episcopal church in this town. Like most men of the race, the Rev. Mr. McKenzie was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth nor was he surrounded with gold and silver, but in a humble country home in Monroe county Feb. 27, 1875. He is Alabama's gift to the colored Methodist Episcopal church. Just at the same time he really needed the care of a mother she was called away by death. He was then twelve years old, and a sister three days old was left to the care of a grandmother, while four other children remained with their father. Wesley McKenzie, his grandfather, purchased twenty acres of Alabama land, or, at least, had contracted for it, and erected a house, but death claimed him before he could pay for it. But this brilliant preacher started his career on the farm, yet he had a great desire for knowledge. He had heard big men preach and said he wanted to be a useful man some day. It is needless to say that his early school advantages were limited, being in the rural districts, where only three months was allowed for school, thus it would take a child a long time to get an education going to school three months out of the twelve. Young McKenzie had been inspired by his mother, who spent much of her time on her knees praying to God for the life of her children, and then around the fireside she would talk to them about the future. She had faith in her own children. Seeing his education was coming slow, this young boy started out one day to seek better educational facilities and walked from Riley to Thomasville, Ala., a distance of fifty miles. Wanting more education and knowing that it required money, he left the farm, got a job at a saw mill, where he received better wages. He laid it aside until he got enough to enter Selma university. All the time he had been reading the lives of Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass and other men who had worked to the top, and this helped him to think that there was a future for him. After being in Selma university for a short time he took the county examination and became a small professor, but at the same time continued to study, saving his money to better prepare himself. Much of his early religious training is due to the Sunday school, and it was when thirteen that he was converted and joined Anderson chapel, colored Methodist Episcopal church. While yet under his majority years he held five offices in the church—trustee, steward, class leader, Sunday school superintendent and church secretary. It was in February, 1901, in the church of his choice and where he had started his Christian career that he was licensed to preach by the Rev. P. Wheels, presiding elder; J. H. Bluster, pastor. In November of the same year he was admitted into the conference at Opelika, Ala., Bishop L. H, Holsey preiding, and the same conference recognized him by electing him a lay delegate to the general conference. Now he thought that it was time for him to better prepare for the ministry, so he closed out his school and then entered Paline college. Augusta, Ga. He worked in lumber mills and doing other hard work during vacations preparing for college. He graduated from Paline, college department, 1900 and then went to Gammon Theological seminary, Atlanta, Ga., and completed the theological course there 1911. Since entering the ministry he has continued his studies. He has pastored at the following places with gratifying success, beginning at Tallahassee, Fla., in 1906, where he served one year; Sharon, Ga., one year; Augusta, Ga., one year; Atlanta, one year; Sharon, Ga., one year; Congers, Ga.; Bessemer, Ala.; Anniston, Ala, and his present charge in this town. Additions to the membership and increase in active Christian work were noted at each church which he served. Dr. McKenzie is one of the men whom the church will surely call to even higher official duties in the near future. Principal of the Piney Woods Country Life School at Braxton, Miss., Which He Organized Under a Pine Tree In 1909. The success of the Piney Woods Country Life school at Braxton, Miss., since its organization six years ago has been most remarkable. The school was started under a pine tree in 1909 by Laurence C. Jones of Iowa. Young Jones had no money with which to carry on the work, but he did have faith in the good people of Mississippi and elsewhere who believed in giving the colored children a chance to get an education. With an abundance of pluck, energy and persistence Professor Jones, who is a graduate of the Marshalltown (Ia.) high school (1903) and of the University of Iowa (1907), threw himself into the work of securing friends and money. His task at the beginning was a hard one, but he stuck to his guns until he secured enough money to provide a small schoolroom. He continued his campaign for funds until the school was well enough equipped to meet the needs of the community at that time. Starting with no means six years ago, the little school has grown into a large, thrifty institution, free of debt. The plant consists of 534 acres of land, three large buildings and several smaller ones, 200 students and nine teachers. Among the industries and trades taught are farming, printing, broom-making, blacksmithing, carpentry, laundering, weaving, cooking, sewing, wheelwrighting, basketry and millinery work. The course of study extends from the primary through the academic grade. Funds for more buildings and a larger equipment are now needed, which Professor Jones is striving to secure. WOMEN'S CLUBS FOR HUGHES National Association Indores Republica Nominee For President. Besides indorsing Charles E. Hughes' candidacy for president, the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, which held its biennial session at Baltimore recently, the members were urged to acquaint themselves with the laws of the various states and communities. The importance of sanitation and improvement of health conditions was also emphasized. The association approved of the child labor bill now pending in congress, urged the submission of the so-called Susan B. Anthony equal suffrage amendment to the constitution and recommended the enactment of a uniform divorce law. The convention denounced all forms of discrimination in traveling based on consideration of color, styling such laws as operate in various states "a wrong, a disgrace and an indignity upon a tenth of the most loyal citizens of this country." The proposal of the National Memorial association to erect in Washington a monument in honor of colored soldiers and sailors who have fought in all of the wars of the United States was also included in the resolutions, and all clubs in the association were urged to support the movement. The preparation of a monster petition to be presented to the president and to congress protesting against lynchings and demanding justice before the law for colored men as well as for whites was agreed to. The resolutions concluded with an expression of regret and acknowledgment of loss in the death of Dr. Booker T. Washington. READ THE STAR, IT'S NEWSY Smoke "SIGHT DRAFT" The Reliable 5c Cigar. ISN'T HE THE HANDSOME MAN! CHARLES EVANS MUGHES WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE Discrimination Against Colored Chauffeur Called Rank Injustice. A patron of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle expresses the following liberal and favorable sentiment for the colored chauffeur in a recent letter to the Eagle: In reading the communication in your paper today I was attracted by the one signed "L. J. W." on "The Colored Chauffeur." I am greatly interested in the progress and welfare of the Negro. Last winter I got into conversation with one of them, and in the course of our talk he informed me of just what your correspondent "L. J. W." had written—the discrimination practiced against Negroes at suburban hotels. It was his opinion that the chief source of this opposition came from white chauffeurs, who did what they could to prejudice the proprietors of country nuns against Negro drivers. He said that it was the belief of large numbers of white chauffeurs that the Negro chauffeur worked cheaper than they and, besides, was compelled to do chores around the house. So it appears to me that the desire to eliminate the Negro as a chauffeur springs from an economic reason. Nevertheless I consider it a rank injustice that efficient and respectable Negroes should be driven from their means of livelihood. OFFICIALS UPHOLD THE LAW. Mayor and Judge at Chester, Pa., Bar "Birth of a Nation." The colored people of Chester, Pa., are to be congratulated on winning their recent fight against the production in Chester of the film play called "The Birth of a Nation." Mayor McDowell issued the order forbidding the production of the play on the ground that it might cause trouble. There are about 10,000 colored people in Chester and the leaders among them stuck to their contention that the play is a base reflection upon the character, thrift and intelligence of the race, and besides it is not true from a historical standpoint. Judge Johnson refused the preliminary injunction asked by the theater in which the play was to be shown, declaring that the courts cannot assume that the police are mistaken in thinking that the play will create disorder. It is asking the court to say that the fears of the police are groundless. Judge Johnson's decision is the first of the kind made in Pennsylvania. The Autobiography of J. D. Corrothers James D. Corrothers, the well known writer and preacher, whose remark able autobiography is about to be published under the title of "In Spite of the Handicap," has included a chapter on the late James Whitcomb Riley Dr. Corrothers' book presents an inter- esting light on the race question in the United States, offering strange glimpses into little known conditions —the unguessed psychology of a bur- dened race. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR HOWARD P. DREW'S ILLNESS. Hope For Noted Sprinter's Recovery Is General Among All Classes A Los Angeles dispatch of Aug. 22 states that Howard P. Drew, the spinner and holder of the world's record for the 100 yard dash, is suffering from a stroke of paralysis and will be unable to take part in future track contests. His left side is affected. Howard Drew holds the record of 9 3-5 seconds for the 100 yards and has equaled the record of 21 1-5 for the 220 yard dash. He was a member of the American team at the Olympic meet at Stockholm in 1912. Besides his work as an athlete Mr. Drew is an earnest student of books and is fond of music. Much regret is expressed over his illness and hope for his recovery is general among all classes. Graduate Nurses Hold Convention. The ninth annual convention of the National Association of Graduate Nurses was held at Mother Zion church, New York, for three days, week ending Aug. 19. A large number of visitors and delegates to the number of 120 from various states were present. The delegates were royally entertained at the Henry Street settlement and by the officials of the Music School settlement. Mrs. Adah B. Thomas of the Lincoln hospital and training school, New York, president, presided over the opening session. The address of welcome was delivered by Mrs. E. E. Green, and the response was made by Mrs. Lottie R. Jackson, head nurse at the St. Agnes hospital and training school, Raleigh, N. C. New Lodge of Knights of Pythias. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., of the Knights of Pythias of Virginia recently set up a new lodge of the order at Washington Heights. West Hopewell, Va. The new lodge starts off with a competent corps of officers headed by William James. Now that Mr. Hughes knows he has been nominated for president we may wait patiently a few days longer to hear what Mr. Wilson has to say about it. The psychologist who said that any body can be hypnotized offers the most encouragement that Carranza has yet found for his hopes of borrowing money. MR. HUGHES OPPOSED TO FOOLISH GOVERNMENT. "I have no respect for the idea that because democratic government is a government of the people, by the people and for the people it is a government of the foolish, for the foolish and by the foolish."—From Mr. Hughes' Speech at Chicago. Isn't This Rough? Ella—A poet wrote a sonnet on my face the other day. Stella—Did he write it on the lines? THE PROMOTION OF MAJOR YOUNG THE PROMOTION OF MAJOR YOUNG Noted Tenth Cavalryman Made a Lieutenant Colonel. LONG RECORD OF SERVICE Commander of a Squadron of His Regiment In General Pershing's Expedition In Mexico—Reaches Highest Rank Ever Attained by Any Colored Man In United States Army. Mayor Charles Young, the commanding officer of a squadron of the Tenth cavalry in General Pershing's expedition in Mexico, has received many high compliments from army officials and private citizens since his recent promotion to the rank of lieutenant colo- LIBUTENANT COLONEL CHARLES YOUNG. nel in the United States army. His long and honorable record as a soldier forms a most interesting chapter in American military history. By his promotion he has attained to the highest rank in the regular army of any member of the colored race in the United States. Lieutenant Colonel Young is a graduate of the Military academy at West Point, having finished with the class of 1889. Colonel Young, however, is not the only colored man who has graduated from West Point. Henry D. Flipper and John H. Alexander were graduated from West Point several years previous to Colonel Young's entrance into the military service of the government. Henry D. Flipper graduated with the class of 1877 and was assigned as second lieutenant in the now famous Tenth cavalry. John Alexander graduated with the class of 1887 and rose to the rank of second lieutenant in the Ninth cavalry. Lieutenant Alexander died in 1894. There are nine other colored men who are commissioned officers in the United States army, two being line officers. These officers are Chaplains Washington W. E. Gladden, Twenty-fourth infantry; George W. Prioleau, Twenty-fifth infantry, and Oscar J. W. Scott, Tenth cavalry, who have the relative rank of captains, and Chaplain Louis A. Carter, Ninth cavalry, with the relative rank of first lieutenant; Chaplains Theophilus G. Steward and William T. Anderson, retired; Major John R. Lynch, retired; Captain Benjamin O. Davis, cavalry, and Captain John E. Green, infantry. Chaplain Steward has the relative rank of captain and Chaplain Anderson that of major. Major Lynch is a former officer of the pay department. Captain Davis and Captain Green both received their commissions through competitive examination. Captain Davis was a first lieutenant in the Eighth United States volunteer infantry from July, 1898, until March, 1899, and the following June enlisted in the Ninth cavalry. He underwent the examination for second lieutenant and was appointed in May, 1901, being assigned to the Tenth cavalry. Captain Benjamin O. Davis is serving as professor of military science and tactics at Wilberforce university, Wilberforce, O. Captain Green also served in the ranks in the army, enlisting in the Twenty-fourth infantry in April, 1890. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Twenty-fifth infantry in 1901. Captain Green is serving as military attache to Liberia, where he succeeded Major Young, who is now a lieutenant colonel. St. James A. M. E. Church will hold their meetings at 23rd St. and Bloomington Ave., till further notice. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY No 29 Mount Carmel Baptist Church Selected For Great Uplift Meeting. For the purpose of conferring on important questions and conditions of deep concern to the colored people a conference of men and women of the race who are engaged in business, the various professions and others not thus engaged will be held at the Mount Carmel Baptist church, Third and I streets, northwest Washington, from Sept. 14 to 16. The promoters of the conference in issuing the call emphasize the fact that the signs of the times in church and state demand racial unity. The first of the conference will begin at 10 o'clock on Thursday morning, Sept. 15. The Baltimore and Washington ministers' conference, in joint session as early as June 26, indorsed the movement and authorized the call. Every ministers' conference and every fraternal organization and all other Negro organizations interested in the uplift of the race are urged and asked to send a representative. Every phase of the Negro status in the United States will be carefully considered with a view of memorializing congress and other lawmaking bodies to wipe out unjust legislation against our people. Prominent men and women of the race will be present and address the conference. The Rev, Dr. W. H. Jernagin, pastor of the Mount Carmel church, is chairman of the committee of arrangements, and Dr. William M. Alexander of Baltimore is the secretary. MEETING OF BAPTISTS National Body, Unincorporated, Convenes at Kansas, Mqd, Sept. 7 Kansas City, Mo.—Patriotism has already begun to show itself in the preparations for the entertainment of the national Baptist convention, which is to meet here from Sept. 6 to 12, inclusive. This was evidenced when the committee, consisting of Drs. J. W. Hurse, J. B. Beckham and J. R. Williams announced that the national colors had been adopted as the decoration for the two Kansas Cities during the week of the convention. In addition to this they have decided to placard the homes of the citizens on which they are to use the photos and drawings of the most distinguished men of the denomination. Dr. Beckham stated that the committee wanted that the people of the west should see the "little unknown R. F. D.'s, who would be in Kansas City at the national Baptist convention, unincorporated." While he declared, as did the others working with him on the committee, that there would be some of the most stalwart figures in the religious world at the meeting, many of them had perhaps not been seen on a public platform as members of the national Baptist convention. It is said that this meeting will bring out more intellect, more culture, more wealth, more men that have achieved big things for the Negro Baptists than at any similar meeting. The committee has received information of more than a half dozen special train movements. There will be three solid special trains from Texas, one from southwest and west Texas, one from south and east Texas, another one from north Texas; two special trains from Louisiana, one emanating at New Orleans, that would bring the south Louisiana, Mobile and Alabama delegations, the other from north Louisiana, that would take in a portion of Arkansas and Texas; another special train from Mississippi which is to be made up at Vicksburg, the home of the president, Dr. E. P. Jones, which will come direct through to St. Louis and from there to Kansas City. Another special from Tennessee that is to start at Nashville will go through to St. Louis. The Florida special starts at Jacksonville and is said to be coming over the famous Dixie Flyer route. The Carolina special train is to take the "Carolina Special route" by Cincinnati and St. Louis. The Kentucky delegation will blaze the way and call it the "Blue Grass State" route. There is to be an Indiana special from Indianapolis, while the eastern delegation from as far as Hartford, Conn., will come direct on the famous New Yorker and will be joined by the Virginia, Washington and Maryland delegations, which come from New York to St. Louis without change. The Illinois delegation will join the Chicago people on their route, as it is understood there will be as many as seventy-five out of Chicago who will swoop down on the Santa Fe, going through without change. An Oklahoma special is to come over, starting at Muskogee and Oklahoma City, coming together en route. Then the Missouri delegation, starting at St. Louis, is to bring up the rear. Owing to the increased cost of publication, we will NOT accept any ads, unless paid in advance. Agents will please act accordingly. SOCIAL NEWS EDITOR, Miss Clara Lucas, 506 Boston Block, Minneapolis. Minneapolis, Minn. NIC. 1873. RAILROAD MEN'S NEWS, Stephen Springer, Milwaukee Depot, Minneapolis. Send your notes to us by Wednesda y 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 colu- nns. Delinquent SupSCRIBERS will please Send the Price of their Subscriptions this Week. We must have money to continue this Publication. 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. After an extended visit in St. Paul, Mrs. W. D. Carter left Wednesday, Aug. 23rd for her home in Missouri. There she will be joined by her husband Rev. W. D. Carter, and they will attend the National Baptist Convention at Savannah, Ga.; after which they will return to their home in Seattle, Wash. MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM. Sunday, Sept. 3, is Forum Sunday and marks the beginning of the serious work of the society for the year. The meeting is called at St. Peter A. M. E. Church, at the usual hour, 3:30 P. M. Attention is invited to the program, which follows: "Mexico and her people," discussed by Mrs. Hilda Kennedy, well known as one of the leading spirits of the Minnesota Federation of Colored Women, and for several years its State Secretary. A piano selection by Miss Éva Simpson of Chicago,*Ill. A Cornet Solo by Mr. Thomas Morgan of St. Paul, Minn. The usual interesting features by the Critic and Journalist and the installation of the newly elected officers not reached at the last session. All are cordially invited. Sessions are held regardless of weather conditions.—Advertisement. ELKS HOLD CONVENTION. Scott Elected, Grand Exalted Ruler Scott Elected Grand Exalted Ruler. The Grand Lodge Session of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, of the World, was held last week in Philadelphia. Atty. Armond W. Scott, of Washington D. C., was elected Grand Exalted Ruler. The other candidates were Atty. Nutter, of West Va., Randolph, of Va., McMeechen of Baltimore and W. R. Morris of Minn. The contest closed between Scott and Morris. P. H. Southall of Ames Lodge of Minneapolis was elected Grand Esquire. The session was well attended and every hospitality shown the visitors. Miss Beulah Van Hook returned Wednesday eve. from a pleasant visit to Duluth and Fon dUr Lac, Wis. Miss Vivian Harsh of Chicago i visiting with Miss Ida Grey of Chicago Ave. Miss Sarah A. Porter left Thursday afternoon for Kansas City, Kan., after a ten day visit with her sister, Mrs. B. S. Smith, of Oakland Ave. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Fields and Daughter, of Cameron, Mo., and Mrs. H. M. Ferguson, of Cerad Rapids, Ir., are visiting the Twin Cities. They reside with Mrs. Fately, on 5th Ave. So., Mr. Fields was recently elected Grand Master of the Masons of Missouri. Mr. W. S. Simmons is securing a large share of the restaurant trade. He is serving good meals at popular pries at the Cadacia Restaurant. Take notice of the "ad" of Winston and Ellis, barber shop and pool room. Mr. Winston is popular with everybody, and Ellis, the barber is too well known for introduction. 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. THE NORTH SIDE DRUGGIST. Call on J. A. Baker, 1320 6th Ave. No., for your Drugs, Toilet Articles, etc. Prescriptions carefully compounded. His phone is Hyland 432 Deliveries on request.—Advertisement. THE HARVEST BALL TUESDAY NIGHT, SEPT 5 UNION TEMPLE HALL Judge Johnston, That's All. MASONS MEET IN CHICAGO. According to all reports, there was a great gathering of every branch of the Masonic fraternity in Chicago last week, and as was expected, it was a harmonious session. Minnesota was well represented and drew a large share of official honors. Jordan M. Morris of Minneapolis was advanced to Deputy Imperial Potentate of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Mrs. Harriet Sherwood of St. Paul was elected Grand Treasurer of the Daughters of Isis. Jose H Sherwood of St. Paul is Chairman Executive Committee of the International Conference. These three bodies are to meet in Detroit in 1917. The International Conference of Knights Templar will meet in Kansas City, Mo., in 1918. Mr. Julius Rosenwald of Chicago, entertained about 500 of the delegates at a splendid banquet. The Past Grand Masters Conferences were attended by Chas. H Robinson and Geo. L. Hoage. The Commandery Drill was won by Emanuel Commandery, Kansas City Mo., Malta Commandery, Pittsburgh Pa. second. Competitive Shrine Patrol Drill won by New York. St. Iouillr second, The Patrols and Commandries of Illinois could not compete, but gave fine exhibitions. Chas. H. Robinson of Minneapolis was elevated to the $33^{\circ}$. The Conference was composed of leading men from every section. Jose H. Sherwood was re-elected Grand Generalissimo of the Grand Commandery of Missouri, and appointed Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Missouri which meets at Jefferson City, Mo., in 1917. Waitress Wanted — At once — a neat and reliable girl to wait on table. Good salary, good hours. Call at Arcadia Restourant, 500 Fourth Ave. So. LOCAL ATTORNEY ATTENDS CONFERENCE. Atty. B. S. Smith returned Wednesday from an eirstin trip, visiting Chicago, Washington, Baltimore. Philadelphia and New York en route to Amenia, N. Y., where he attended a conference of the leaders of the National Association for the advancement of Colored People, called by Prof. J. E. Spingarn and Prof. W. E. B. Du Bois. He was one of the speakers. The session lasted two days. The resolutions adopted will be published later. Among those present were, Atty. W. H. Lewis of Boston, Hon. J. C. Napier, Bishop Lev Coppin, Dr. Ernest Just, Hon. Emmett J. Scott, Mrs. Mary Church Ferrell, Miss Lucy Laney, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, Atty. W. Ashieh Hawkins, Hon. Chas. W. Anderson, Editor W. Monroe Trotter, Dr. Chas. E. Bentley, Dr. W. A. Sinclair, and Atty. Jas. A. Cobb. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hyatt, former residents, now living in Duluth, spent a week in the Twin Cities, returning home on Wednesday. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Scott and Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Ford. Mrs. John B. Elliott of 3009 Garfield Ave. So., left last week for Chicago and Detroit, Mich. The supper given by Mrs. Ada Inglehardt at her residence, 525 Bryant Ave. No., was a success. The musical program consisted of solos by Madam Dr. Leo, and Mr. Jonathan A. Waters, also piano selections by Miss Eva Simpson and Mr. Cuthbert De Leo. Mr. J. Hazel Donaldson has returned after several weeks in Chicago on his vacation. While there he read several of his verses before a large audience at Quinn Chapel. Mrs. Booker T. Washington was the principal speaker. Pink and white was the color scheme at the beautifully appointed luncheon given by Mrs, Frank Peoples on last Tuesday afternoon in honor of Miss Clara Seymour of Colorado Springs. The table was very prettily decorated, the center-piece was a basket of pink and white sweet peas. The place cards and ferns were also pink and white. The guest of honor's place was marked by a corsage of pink sweet peas and baby breath. The three courses served were in keeping with the hostess' color scheme. Covers were placed for fifteen. Miss Clara Seymour left for Kansas City Saturday evening, she was very much impressed with the Twin Cities. Mr. R. H. Diggs, resident of Norwood, Mass., father of Mrs. James H. Loomis of St. Paul, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Barnett, 3421 Oakland Avenue this week. THE TWIN CITY STAR HIS HARVEST BALL TUESDAY SEPT. 5 UNION TEMPLE HALL Come early, and enjoy the choice music and refreshments. ADMISSION 35c Mrs. Lottie Sensabaugh has assembled a number of good musicians and they have made several hits among the dance lovers. She deserves much credit for her effort and Madam Sensabaugh's Orchestra will play at several of the social functions at an early date. 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 R. C. McCullough, 510-511 Columbia Bldg., Duluth, Minn. NEGRO HEALTH. It is very important that all sections of the country work together in arranging conditions that will better enable all races to live in mutual helpfulness and confidence; but it is still more important that the races work together for the attainment of this end. There must be cooperation between the health authorities and Negro leaders, such as physicians, minsters, and teachers. Negro doctors and nurses are increasing, many hospitals and nurse-training schools for Negroes are being founded, and all are being approved by many leading Southerners. Splendid assistance and cooperation have been given by white physicians and public health officers. Negroes themselves take great interest in solving health and sanitation problems, thus decreasing their mortality. Leaders are developing who take pride in directing their race in any endeavor, and watch all development with great interest. The race is amenable to teaching, instruction, and direction in the health and sanitation movement, and in a number of instances Negroes have cooperated with the whites in stamping out plagues and epidemics. The Negro should not only cease to be an actual menace to the white race by being a favorable bed for disease, but by proper teaching should become a valuable ally in stamping out diseases prevalent among both races. THE NEGRO EDITOR 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 vicarious 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. The Seattle Searchlight. CARD OF THANS. We wish to thank our many friends and acquaintances for the sympathy and kindness shown us on account of the death of Clarence Jessie Pierce also for the floral tributes. CARD OF THANKS. C. E. Pierce and Family. I wish to thank my many new friends for their expressions of sympathy and kindnesses shown during the bereavement of my husband, Willis L. Ward, especially Rev. T. B Stovall of St. Peter A. M. E. Church; also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Anna B. Ward. 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. OUR NEW NUMBER The Star Phone is Hyland 5580. MINISTER WRITES COMPLETE DRAMA Literary Work of Dr W. S Smith Shows Marit. RECALLS CIVIL WAR SCENES Promoters of Interesting Play Take Name of Frederick Douglass, Whose Labor For the Freedom of His Race Bridged Two Continents—Story of Love and Romance. The story, entitled "The Colored American Winning His Suit" is the first and only drama of its kind written, directed and played by colored people in the United States. It portrays the progress of the race in its rise from the depths of poverty and ignorance, to remarkable heights of prosperity and education. The author of the story is the Rev. Dr. W. S. Smith pastor of the Monumental Baptist church, Jersey City, N. J. The promoters are known as the Frederick Douglass Film company, so named in honor of Frederick Douglass, the great abolition orator and statesman who fought for the freedom of the colored race in America from slavery. The story of the play in brief sets forth in part that at the close of the civil war Bob Winnall's father and mother found themselves free, but REV. DR. W. S. SMITH. poverty stricken. Bob's father, full of determination, was not to be daunted and began his life of freedom by renting a farm from his former master, remaining in the same log cabin in which freedom found him. Later on, humble though his home, two children—Bob and Bessie—came to bless it. The family prospered, and years later Bob's father bought his former master's homestead from the son, and thus became the owner of the estate on which he once lived as a slave. Desiring to give his children a good education, he sends his daughter, Bessie, to Spellman seminary, Atlanta, Ga., and his son, Bob. To Howard university, Washington. Four years later Robert Winall returns to his home at Overway, Va., from the law department of Howard university. A few days later his sister, Bessie, comes home from Spellman seminary at Atlanta. She brings her class and roommate. Miss Alma Elton, as vacation guest, both having just graduated. Bob falls in love with Alma at first sight. He had heard much of Alma through Bessie. Bob, Bessie and Alma spend their vacation happily, talking over their future plans, riding out, and entertaining friends. In the meantime, Bob and Alma become engaged, and he gives her the ring. Alma's parents write her to come home to take charge as principal and teacher of the high school. Alma leaves for home. A home coming reception is held in the Elton home for her, to which a much talked of young man was invited, namely, James Sample. He was the son of a wealthy cotton farmer and had gone to Upton as a contractor and builder. Without Alma's knowledge, her parents had selected him as a sit man for a son-in-law. Jim, the contractor and builder, alided by Alma's parents makes every effort to win her love. Bob writes Alma that he has decided to come to Upton to practice law. At the dictation of her mother, she writes Bob not to come, stating that she did not think it a good place to build up a law, practice. Bob surmised that Alma's love for him had grown cold, and he determined to go and rekindle the fames of love. Bob goes to Upton, finds a place for his office. A day or so later Alma and the contractor pass that way. She is surprised to see a new sign that reads, "Robert Winnall. Attorney-at-Law." Bob called to see Alma three or four times and learned why she wrote him as she did. They quarrel and make up. But the rich contractor, Jim Sample, continues pleading at the bar of Alma's heart, aided by her parents, who were continually holding before her eyes the dazzling light of his wealth in comparison to the poverty of Bob, the lawyer. At last Alma tells Bob that she loves him still, but her parents have educated her, and she wishes to be obedient to them. So she returns the engagement ring. The father's father is in the express business. He is the rival of one Mr. Hinderus, who at one time had all of the express business of Upton. 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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. eries a small box containing a $1,000 necklace fell out of the wa on and was found by little children on the street, who did not know its value. They put it in their doll. A day or early Elton's men were arrested, accused of the theft. Elton was out of town. Mr. Hinderus had the men released so as to get the theft upon Elton. He arouses suspicion that Elton knows where the necklace is. He talked with the lawyers on the matter and persuaded them not to take Elton's case. Bob was not considered. A warrant was issued for Elton's arrest. Detectives were watching his house and office. Alma and her mother were much worked up over the situation. They sought to counsel with the different lawyers, but they, refused to take the case. As a last resort Mrs Elton goes to Bob. He takes the case saying, "We must have a bondman." Mrs Elton tells Bob that her husband and Colonel Goodwill are lifelong friends. Colonel Goodwill is the richest man in town. He had helped Elton to get his start in business. Bob goes to see the colonel, who said, "Yes, I will go Elton's bond and take the stand for him and testify to his good character." Elton returns to Upton, is arrested on the street and brought into court. Bob and the colonel appear and fix the ball. Bob gets the colonel to offer a reward for the lost necklace. In the meantime Bob learned that the necklace had been found by children who were playing in the street, and he sent a detective to bring them and the necklace to the court on the day of the trial. The grand jury had indicted Elton. The case was called. Colonel 'Goodwill' appeared for Elton. Bob made a strong plea, and in the nick of time the detective with the children and necklace came into court while Elton stood at the bar. The judge dismissed the case. Bob had won all. A few days later Bob and Alma stood before the minister who made them one and who said, "Mr. Whain, you have proved your right to the name you bear." Bob and Alma are last seen standing in loving embrace. Bob's first suit in court and courtship was won. He had won all. Dr. Smith was greatly aided in his manuscript work by Dr. George E. Cannon, Mr. Walter E. Carter and others. 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. SEND US THE NEWS. If you want notices inserted, spend a cent or two and send your copy—clearly and intelligently written. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR W. S CONRAD CO., Distributors NO. 140. E. 6th ST., ST. PAUL. NO. 1. 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"No one could successfully present to an American audience that an American citizen's rights stopped with the coast line." "There is not a particle of militarism in my composition, but there is Americanism in its place, and if elected I am going-to see that American rights are protected." LABOR. "The workingman is not asking anything he should not have. All he wants is a square deal." "No such thing as prosperity exists for just one class in America, unless it exists for all." "The Republican party does not stand for the prosperity produced by the war, but for a prosperity produced by sound American policies, and these are what we propose to have." PREPAREDNESS "Do not let us get this country into a low patriotic plane so that we are content with disesteem, with the scoff of the world." "I am an American citizen,' ought to be the proudest title in the world." CIVIL SERVICE. "We had in the coast and geodetic survey an eminent scientist. He was displaced to make room for an excellent stock breeder." "It is the most unworthy thing an administration can do to take public business and pay political debts with it." NO PROTECTIVE MEASURE FROM DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS. "You couldn't get a protective measure out of a Democratic congress sectionally organized any more than you could get a revival meeting out of a disorderly house." -From Mr. Hughea's Speech at Chicago. BURSTING A BUBBLE. The Democrats who sought a criticism from Dr. Charles W. Ellot of Mr. Hughes' acceptance of the presidential nomination got one, but not the kind they wanted. Dr. Ellot was heartless. Instead of helping the Democrats keep the supreme court bubble in the air he pricked it with a pin when in his letter he said of Mr. Hughes' action: "Most Americans will think that, having tried the life of a governor and the life of a justice of the supreme court, he had a right to give effect to his preference for political service." Mr. Lansing is credited with the belief that the case against Great Britain on account of the blacklist is so weak that it ought not to be pressed. What, then, did Mr. Polk mean when he called the attention of the British government, "in the gravest terms," to "the many serious consequences" to be apprehended if it were not with-drawn? READ THE STAR, IT'S NEWSY THE TWIN CITY STAR et Wash Laun J&H J&H WET WASH LAUN wash cheaper and better than the house we have one of the largest, most mo OF FAMILY WASHING FOR 65 C Our Auto-truc WOMEN SHOULD BE FOR CHARLES E. HUGHES, SAYS ROOSEVELT. Mr. Hughes has unequivocally taken the right position, and as regards all other positions he, and not his opponent, is entitled to the support of both men and women, and therefore the women in the enfranchised states who do not in this election support him forfeit the right to say they have done their utmost for their sisters in the non-enfranchised states."—From a Letter of Theodore Roosevelt to Miss Alice Carpenter. MR. HUGHES ANSWERS. Those Who Clamored For His Views Are Hearing Them. Those friends of Democracy who clamored so loudly for Mr. Hughes' opinions upon current issues while he still held the high office of justice of the supreme court are now fully answered by the private citizen, who surrendered his judicial position to accede to the wishes of a majority of the people as expressed through their instructions to their delegates to the Republican national convention. Mr. Hughes has not disappointed those who have reposed confidence in his character and judgment. In his speech of acceptance he has clearly set forth the vital issues upon which the Republican party proposes to conduct the campaign this fall. On the platform he is telling the nation wherein the present administration has been at fault and what is necessary to be done to restore the United States to the place of respect and honor to which it is entitled in the eyes of the world. ```markdown ``` HIGH LIGHTS OF HUGHES' ADDRESS IN CHICAGO. "As I was 100 per cent judge I became 100 per cent candidate." "The most serious charge against the present administration is putting incompetent men into important positions." "I propose that when a man goes to represent the American people he shall be looked upon with respect and esteem." "Nobody has the right to pay political debts with the good name and the honor of the United States." "I propose to have no more 'kiss me and I'll kiss you' appropriations in Congress." Those Canadian sentries who searched the car of Mr. Hughes for explosives missed the bombs he has ready to drop into the Democratic camp—Philadelphia Public Ledger. The New York Sun says that Daniels is the issue, but our opinion is that the Democrats will, in company with several other so called issues, duck this one. Daniels is too difficult a proposition to defend. Instead of getting those Danish islands at a bargain, "marked down from $25,000,000 to $5,000,000," we're going to pay a twenty million bonus on a $5,000,000 value. --- "WORDS OR DEEDS?" "If anything in this campaign is real it is that we are now facing the question whether we want words or whether we want deeds; whether we want that which is written and spoken, or whether we want American action in the interests of the American people, worthy of the American name, maintaining the American honor and buttressing the prosperity of the United States." — From Mr. Hughes' Speech at Chicago. 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MORRIS CALLS CONVENTION President of National Baptist Organization Issues Pointed Statement. The call for the annual meeting of the national Baptist convention, of which the Rev. Dr. Elias C. Morris is president, has been formulated, signed and issued by the Rev. Mr. Morris and Professor R. B. Hudson, secretary of the convention. It says: In compliance with the action taken by the national Baptist convention at its session held at Chicago in September, 1915, and an order by the executive board of that convention held at Memphis, Tenn., June 15-16 last, we hereby call the said convention to convene in its thirty-six anniversary meeting in the city of St. Louis. In view of the many rumors which have been circulated to the effect that there has been a split in the national Baptist convention and that there is another national Baptist convention (which rumor we deny). it is specifically urged that every Negro Baptist church in the United States has the unity of the Baptists and in mainland national convention of Baptists be represented at the Savannah meeting. It is not expected that every one of the 20,000 churches will send a messenger, but those who cannot send a messenger can send a letter, thereby letting the world know where they stand in respect to truth and righteousness. Under the constitution there are three classes of membership—1) representative annual church, 2) any regular Baptist church may be represented upon the payment of $5. Any Baptist's in good standing may become an annual member upon the payment of $2. Any Baptist in good standing may become a life member upon the payment of $3. How Much Is Now Left of the Baltimore Platform? The president had boldly signed the Pork river and harbor bill, and his facile pen is dripping with ink eager to attach itself to a pork public buildings bill. The friendliest apologists of the president's part in the profligate waste of money wrung from the people by oppressive taxation have nothing better to say for him than that it is hardly fair to expect a man to say "I forbid!" in his presidential year when he is a candidate. The foregoing words describing the profligate waste of the people's money with executive approval are taken without change from a plank of the platform on which Woodrow Wilson was elected in 1912: We denounce the profligate waste of money wring from the people by oppressiv, taxation through the lavish appropriations of recent Republican congresses, which have kept taxes high and reduced the purchasing power of the people's toil. We demand a return so that simplicity and economy which befits a democratic government." How much is now left of the principles declared and the promises registered at Baltimore as inducements to citizens tq vote for Wilson. Possibly it is because he and his party have been such reckless, such wholesale repudiators of the pledges of 1912 that few people remember or care to remember what pledges were made in his behalf about forty days ago at St. Louis.—New York Sun. --- O SHORT COURSE FOR WOMEN WHO LOSE Minnesota State Fair to Assist Exhibitors in Learning Some of Fine Points. Exhibitors in the woman's department at the Minnesota State Fair, Sept. 4 to 9, are to be invited to attend a short course at the close of the fair in which specialists will tell them how to be successful in winning premiums at future State Fairs. The judges of the cooking, sewing, and other kinds of women's work will be the instructors. A women's and misses' style show promises to be one of the most interesting features of the woman's department this year. It is to be put on under supervision of the Minnesota Agricultural College, co-operating with the Fair. A Bevy of Girls. A bevy of pretty girls from the University of Minnesota will pose as models. Divided into groups, these young women will present the latest fashions in house dresses for evening wear, work dresses, and gowns for shopping and church going. The girl who is going away to school will obtain inspiration from the large assortment of going-away dresses. School, Sunday and play dresses for children from six to twelve years of age will be worn by girl models. In every instance gowns in good and bad taste will be shown, to enforce the point by contrast. A large raised platform in the Woman's Building will be used for the show. One hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon of each day will be devoted to it. A specialist on styles, who has had eighteen years of experience as a purchasing agent for women in the country and small towns, will be in charge. Short talks on seasonable buying will be given by her, in which she will tell when bargains in bed linens, rugs, table linens, furniture, and other household equipment can be obtained. Building Remodeled. The Woman's Building is being completely remodeled and repainted. The exhibits will be arranged more tastefully than in previous years. MANY BANDS COMING Splendid Musical Program Prepared for the Minnesota State Fair. Nine noted bands, four orchestras, two quartettes, and a drum corps have been engaged to furnish music at the Minnesota State Fair, Sept. 4 to 9, which is the most pretentious music program ever undertaken by the fair board. The Minnesota State Band and the Minnesota First Field Artillery Band will be the feature bands of the fair. The Granite City Band, of St. Cloud, Minn., and the Orphus Concert Band, of Springfield, Minn., will play the first three days. The Brook Park Band and the Waseca Band, both Minnesota organizations, will play the last three days. The Nashwank-Keewatin School Band will play the first five days. The C. A. Wortham Shows Concert Band, of San Antonio, Texas, will be at Hamline the entire week. The Kealakal Hawaiian Orchestra, of Chicago, one of the most famous orchestras in America; Kalkbrener's Orchestra, of Lake City, Minn.; and the Longfellow and Northwestern Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra, both of St Paul, will furnish music in the Exposition buildings. The Morgan G. A. R. Drum Corps, of Minneapolis, will play Wednesday and Thursday. The Chicago Grand Opera quartette, of Chicago, and the Minnesota Ladies' Quartette, of Minneapolis, will sing the entire week. A MODEL RURAL HOME. Farm House at Minnesota State Fair Completely Furnished. The model farm house, which was erected at the Minnesota State Fair a year ago, is being completely furnished and landscaped for exhibit purposes at the coming fair, Sept. 4 to 9. Specialists from the Minnesota Agricultural College have worked out the scheme for interior decoration. Visitors will be taken about the house, and booklets detailing the cost of construction will be given. 230 Independent Baseball Teams Entered in Hot Races for Minnesota Championship —Final Games Played During Fair Week, Sept. 4 to 9. For the first time in the history of the sport, baseball has been given a leading role in the amusement program of a great state fair. The Minnesota State Fair, Sept. 4 to 9, is to stage a big baseball tournament the entire week to determine the independent championship of the state. Over 280 teams from all parts of Minnesota have applied for an opportunity to compete for supreme honors. Elimination contests are now being conducted, which will render it necessary for only twenty or thirty of the best teams in the state to visit the State Fair for the big series. Nearly fifty towns and cities are arranging special trains and organizing big delegations to attend the final games. Many of them are planning to bring bands with them. Big Cash Prizes All teams outside of the Twin Cities are divided into three classes. Teams from towns of less than 1,500 belong to Class C, the champion of this division being given $100 and a big trophy. Teams from towns between 1,500 and 5,000 belong to Class B, and the leader of this class will be awarded $150 and a loving cup. Teams from cities of more than 5,000, outside of the Twin Cities, belong to Class A. victory in this division carrying with it $200 and a large trophy. All teams from the Twin Cities have been placed in Class AA, the winner being entitled to ownership of a silver cup. The St. Paul champion will meet the Minnesotaapolis champion at the Minnesota State Fair, Sept. 4, which is Labor day. During the remainder of the week the champions of each division will fight it out for the independent championship of the state. Baseball fans predict that it will be one of the keenest contests ever staged in the Northwest. The champion of the state will be given a gigantic trophy. Great Crowds Expected. A diamond is being made inside of the half-mile track in front of the State Fair Grandstand, which holds approximately 25,000 persons. It is expected that some of the games will draw nearly that number of people, and the management is making preparations to handle the biggest Grandstand crowds in the history of the Fair. It is probable that it will be necessary to play each morning and afternoon to dispose of all the claimants to championship honors. No teams were permitted to enter the race after July 1. Each team was compelled to supply a list of eligible players by July 15, to prevent teams from stealing players from each other at the close of the season, when competition became intense. It was felt that this was the only arrangement which would protect the smaller teams from being beaten unfairly. Practically all the teams which entered July 1 furnished an eligibility list, insuring a big field of contestants for the final games. BIG MACHINERY SHOW Many New Features to Be Put on at Minnesota State Fair. Many new features are planned for the machinery show at the Minnesota State Fair, Sept. 4 to 9. Manufacturers and dealers are entering scores of new inventions and improvements in the field of machinery for home, field, and factory. To enable farmers to compare the leading small tractors operating under field conditions, a tractor demonstration is planned early in the week. A large plot of ground inside of the Fair Grounds is to be set aside for this purpose. 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'Tis the path to miss, To be a Negro in a day like this— Alas! Lord God, what evil have we done? Still shines the gate, all gold and ame thyst, But I pass by, the glorious goal unk kissed. "Merely a Negro"—in a day like this won, —James D. Corrothers in The Century. Injunction Against Race Segregation. The United States circuit court at Norfolk, Va., recently granted Robert G. Griffin, a property owner at New port News, Va., a temporary Injunction restraining the town of Newport News from enforcing the race segregation or dnance. Thomas Newsome and W. R. Walker were Mr. Griffin's attorneys. Thus another victory for the colored people is recorded. Cause of Labor Exodus From the South Out from Savannah, Ga., recently there has come a strong walling protest against the efforts of some northern agencies, which the writer of the protest claims are luring the colored laborers north at an alarming rate. Draining the south of Negro workers, the letter says, and to it is due the unsettling of labor conditions. Be this as it may, let no one be deceived as to the exact cause of the great exodus of colored people from the south, says N. B. Dodison. In this connection many injustices to the race must be borne in mind, and among them are lynching, segregation, low wages and the political crucifixion of the colored voters of the south. The generation of young, educated colored men of the present will no longer continue to submit humbly to such unfairness. 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 recent murder horror at Waco, Tex. "The Significence of a Vote" was the caption of an editorial, which appeared in The Twin Ctiy Star recently. The Boston Guardian published it, and gave us credit. We were surprised on reading The Fraternal Clarion, to find our editorial republished verbatim in its columns under the heading "Editor Phil. Brown Played Wise." --- ROOSEVELT APPLAUDS HUGHES SPEECH Theodore Roosevelt sat in a box at Carnegie hall when Mr. Hughes delivered his speech of acceptance and vigorously applauded every telling point. The colonel repeatedly arose and bowed in response to the cheers for him and the shouts of "Teddy!" "Teddy!" "Hurrah for Teddy!" and when the meeting adjourned he made the following statement: "It is an admirable speech, and I wish to call attention to the following points: "I am particularly pleased with the exposure of the folly, and worse than folly, of Mr. Wilson's Mexican policy and of the way in which this policy has brought humiliation to the United States and disaster to Mexico itself." "Moreover, I am very glad of the straightforward manner in which Mr. Hughes has shown the ridicule with which Mr. Wilson has covered this nation by the manner in which he allowed foreign powers to gain the impression that, although he used the strongest words in diplomacy, they were not to be taken seriously. Not Words Which Count. "As Mr. Hughes said, it is not words, but the strength and resolution behind the words which count. As Mr. Hughes pointed out, there is no doubt that if Mr. Wilson's conduct and action had been such as to make the foreign nations believe that he meant precisely what he said in his 'strict accountability' there would have been no obstruction of American lives by the sinking of the Lusitania. "When Mr. Hughes uses strong words his record shows that they are always backed by strong deeds, and therefore in the enormous majority of cases the use of strong words renders it unnecessary ever to have recourse to strong deeds. "Again, Mr. Hughes speaks in characteristically straightforward fashion of the outrages committed on munitions plants, and all men, whether citizens of foreign nations or nominal citizens of our own land, who had in any shape or way abetted or condoned those actions can understand that Mr. Hughes, if president, will protect these domestic American interests and punish offenders against them with the fearlessness and thoroughness that he showed in dealing with the powers of evil at Albany. Brought Nation to Ignominy. "Just before coming in to listen to Mr. Hughes' just characterization of Mr. Wilson's failure to protect the lives and property of Americans in Mexico and on the high seas I happened to pick up John Fiske's 'Critical Period of American History' and was struck by the following two sentences: "A government touches the lowest point of ignominy when it confesses its inability to protect the lives and the property of its citizens. A government which has come to this has failed in discharging the primary function of government and forthwith ceases to have any reason for existing." "Mr. Hughes has pointed out in his speech with self restraint, but with emphasis, that it is precisely this primary function which Mr. Wilson's administration has failed to discharge and that it is precisely this point of ignominy to which he has reduced the nation over which he is president." A POLICY OF FIRMNES AND CONSISTENLY NEEDED. The nation has no policy of aggression toward Mexico. We have no desire for any part of her territory. We wish her to have peace, stability and prosperity. We shall have to adopt a new policy, a policy of firmness and consistency through which alone we can promote an enduring friendship. We demand from Mexico the protection of the lives and the property of our citizens and the security of our border from depredations. Much will be gained if Mexico is convinced that we contemplate no meddlesome interference with what does not concern us, but that we propose to insist in a firm and candid manner upon the performance of international obligations. To a stable government, appropriately discharging its international duties, we should give ungrudging support. A short period of firm, consistent and friendly dealing will accomplish more than many years of vacillation. - From Mr. Hughes' Speech of Acceptance. ```markdown ``` AN ADMINISTRATION TOO CONTENT WITH LEISURELY DISCUSSION. I do not put life and property on the same footing, but the administration has not only been remiss with respect to the protection of American lives. It has been remiss with respect to the protection of American property and American commerce. It has been too much disposed to be content with leisurely discussion - From Mr. Hughes' Speech of Acceptance. THE TWIN CITY STAR ROOSEVELT LEADS, WE FOLLOW. 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 Soveriginity, 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. MINNESOTA CONGRESSMAN FAVORS SHORTER HOURS FOR THE MAN WHO TOILS. —Congressman Thomas D. Schall, representing the Tenth Minnesota district, has taken up the defense of the man who toils and has been given keen attention. Congressman Schall says: "Yesterday's mistake warns us against the blunder of tomorrow. Our mistake in the past has been an endeavor to transform our workers into high speed machines, without regard for the economic waste to the worker or to the race. Faster, faster, faster, pile up the garments; heap up the profits, no matter if rest and health and proper food be denied the weary laborer; no matter if gilish forms $_{s}$ be withered and the promise of our national motherhood is blighted; no matter if the cheeks pale and the chest becomes hollow. Cheap Labor Not Prosperity. Cheap Labor Not Prosperity. "Cheap labor and long hours have not helped to bring prosperity. The laborer goes home at night too weary to think after a long day of toil, at underpaid wages, to a meanly furnished, dark, unsanitary home, a scant nourishing supper and a humpy comfortless bed. He wakes early dons his sweaty clothes and with hem the hopeless, dispirited thoughts that envelop them. What chance for him to expand, to improve his mind, to enjoy God's fresh air and sunshine? "It is not the question altogether to the employer, how many shoes are made, but how many shoes are sold. Let us look to it that fewer of our countrymen have shoeless feet. With more leisure, more time for reflection, comes desire for improvement, for better living." Greatest Good Real Aim. Greatest Good Real Aim. "Every man should have the right to work, the right to sleep and the right to play. The problem that confronts the United States today is to lighten the burden of the working classes. The ideal of our country can never be realized, we shall never capture the spirit of liberty, while half the people are starving and the other half faring sumptuously every day." Every movement toward the shorter day for the laboring man is a movement toward his enfranchisement. "The government's aim should be the greatest good for the greatest number. Shorten the day of labor Young Odd Fellows' First Anniversary. Juvenile No. 30. Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Pittsburg, observed its first anniversary, Saturday, Aug. 26. The reports for the year were encouraging. Senior members of the order and of the Household of Ruth were in attendance. O EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS. Two fittle invasions of Mexico and six separate and distinct policies on the question of permitting arms and ammunition to be sent into that country are included in the performance of the Wilson administration in its dealings with our southern neighbors in less than three years. It is this characteristic instability of the government that makes people want a change. Bryan reiterates that he is out for Wilson. "Hark from the tomb a doleful sound."—Philladelphia Inquirer. The stopping of Governor Hughes' auto by a Canadian soldier will not matter, inasmuch as the band wagon's progress is not to be interrupted. Democrats who harbored hopes that Josephus would catch the virus from the Bryan and Garrison resignations are still nursing their disappointment. Nothing remains for them but to resign to a realization that Josephus will not resign. "Inadequate" aptly characterizes the Wilson administration, but almost any synonym of unsatisfactory will do. When Charles E. Hughes said: "The dealings of the administration with Mexico constitute a confused chapter of blunders," he gave an explicit characterization of the Wilson administration's policy in one sentence. Just as it is now obstinately shutting its eyes to the need of industrial preparedness, for three years the Wilson administration refused to see the need of adequate military preparedness. With war on our southern border it was content to rely on a regular army that could only muster 40,000 available men and refused to continue the established policy of building up our navy. When the time came for action the country had not sufficient troops to police the border, and this force has been supplemented by a trifle more than one-third the war strength of the national guard. If the national administration had had the ability to interpret the signs of the time military preparedness would have been well under way instead of barely begun. Charles E. Hughes, the Republican candidate, recognizes an important fact that Woodrow Wilson, the Democratic president, appears to have overlooked—that the United States is big enough to help Mexico out of the condition of anarchy in which country is plunged and, by securing order in Mexico, insure peace on our border. The insuperable handicap of the Democratic party in this campaign is its record. If the Democratic national administration had left on the statute books in 1894 the federal corrupt practices acted there by the Republicans there would be no occasion for the present administration's campaign publicity measure, which at best is a very poor substitute for the law repealed. President Wilson's campaign managers are entitled to all the comfort they can get out of calling the roll of Progressives who are going to vote for him. It would be an endless task to call the roll of Progressives who are not going to vote for him. For every reason that can be advanced why Progressives should vote for Wilson ten can be advanced why they should vote for Hughes, and the beauty of it is that they know the reasons without having to be told. The Wilson administration went into Mexico to punish Villa for his outrage on American soil. The only punishment inflicted has been on American soldiers, who were shot down at Carrizal by order of First Chief Carranza. "Franklin Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the navy, sees a strong trend for Wilson in Maine."—News Dispatch: Who can blame a man who for three years has been assistant to Josephus Daniels for "seeing things?" Even Woodrow Wilson could not save the infamous Clarke amendment to the Philippines bill. He lost the ablest member of his cabinet, Secretary Garrison, because of his advocacy of the policy of scuttle, but even the sacrifice of Garrison could not save it. 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