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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR St. Paul MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY EUROPE'S WAR PROVES PROTECTION IS RIGHT Elihu Root Shows That the Republican Party's Cardinal Principle Has Won the Only Decisive Battle of the Contest. WE PROSPER BECAUSE THE HOME MARKET IS OUR OWN When Peace Comes and Foreign Commercial Confederations Look Hungrily Toward America, We Shall Deserve What Happens to Us If Provision Is Not Made Against Disaster by a Tariff Quite Different From the Underwood Folly. There is one particular subject with which the United States must deal in order to meet the revulsion in production and trade which will accompany the close of the great war. That is the Tariff. I think there is very general agreement upon that. When the demand for supplies to the armies in the field has ended great numbers of men will return to productive employment in Europe and great numbers of operatives will be thrown out of employment here and will have to find other work. Europe will have little money and be heavily in debt. She will be under strong compulsion to pay her debts by making and selling goods. She will be on a basis of strict economy and high organization and she can make and sell cheaply. The United States will have an abundance of money and vast purchasing power. Our market has always been attractive to European producers. It will be far more attractive after the war. It is highly probable that even England will resort to a protective tariff, so that our production will meet protective barriers in all foreign markets. What are we going to do then? We must do something. We must protect ourselves or we shall become the dumping ground of the world and our workmen will beg in the streets. Even the Democrats have seen that something must be done, for they have provided a tariff board to ascertain and report the true facts to which a tariff law is to be applied. In Mr. Taft's Administration the Republicans provided for a tariff board to report to the President and it was appointed and doing excellent work. When the Democratic House elected in 1910 came in they starved it out of existence by refusing appropriations. In the last session of the 61st Congress the Republicans passed through both Houses a new bill for a tariff board to report to Congress. There were some slight differences of detail in the two Houses, which were agreed upon in conference, but the Democrats filibustered against the final conference report and so killed the bill. So the tariff board was dead—slain by the Democratic party. It has now been resurrected by that party because they see that something must be done about the tariff when the war closes. Now, we can all understand that if the country wants a tariff for revenue only they may put the making of it in the hands of the Democratic party. But, can any sane man contemplate that party making a protective tariff? In the first place they can't do it honestly. They don't believe in it. They were born and bred in a different faith. They have been crying so long that protection is an abuse of power and an abomination that they can't reconcile themselves to a protective tariff, and they regard the Underwood tariff as a model. That is what we are to have if the Democrats go back—the Underwood tariff still with perhaps here and there a slight modification regarding dye stuffs and some other articles which can be shown to gentlemen from Missouri and elsewhere. Well, if there ever was a clumsy, ill conceived, misfit law, it is the tariff which bears Mr. Underwood's name. We had already discovered what its effect was when the war in Europe began. Many mills and factories were closed or running but a part of the time Great numbers of laborers were thrown out of employment, and the market for American products was still further reduced by the destruction of their purchasing power. Enterprise halted, discouraged and apprehensive of the future. New enterprises were no longer attempted. Old plants were no longer enlarged. The Underwood tariff had already failed when the war in Europe began. That war furnished and continues to furnish to American production the most absolute protection because it has to so great a degree stopped production in Europe. So effective Page long as the war lasts our producers have practically no competition in our home market, for Europe does not make the goods to sell here. At the same time, while the war lasts our producers have an enormous market in Europe for the things that Europe can't produce in sufficient quantities. When the war is over that condition will cease, and we shall deserve what happens to us if we do not provide against that time by a tariff quite different from the Underwood tariff and made by men who do not consider a tadff for revenue only an article of religious faith. From the Speech of Elinb Root Delivered at Carnegie Hall, New York City, October 5, 1916 M. B. OTTOM S. LANGUM The Man for Mayor. OTTOM S. LANGUM The Man for Mayor. A TIP TO THE WAITERS. A TIP TO THE WAITERS. A few more days and the result of the election will be history. I believe every race loving, patriotic black American will vote for Chas. E. Hughes and the Republican Party. In the Mayorality or non-partisan race there seems to be a few Negroes, who are championing the cause of Mr. Van Lear, who so far as public life is concerned is an unknown quantity. The majority of those few are hotel and cafe employees, who believe under the promised liberal administration of Mr. Van Lear their remunerations for services would be greater. This idea, is indeed, absurd. Mr. Van Lear is a gentleman, but the party with which he is affiliated makes him an illogical candidate for the chief executive of a great city like Minneapolis. Our city, with its picturesque environments, has long been proud of its industrial and commercial progress, but under a Socialistic administration the city would lose that distinction. The Socialist Party is so inconsistent in its policies that outside capital would be afraid to further finance the numerous enterprises, the result would be obvious. Our city's growth and prosperity would be retarded. The Negro Waiter. The Negro waiter should deliberate long and well before he arrays himself on the side of the Socialist party and Mr. Van Lear. The white waiters of Minneapolis recently organized a union which affiliates with the Cook's Union and other labor organizations. The Negro waiter is not affiliated with these organizations and has always been a bone of contention with them. The unions are supporting Mr. Van Lear, and if he is elected it will be a victory for Unionism, and they will be the beneficiaries under the administration. The Negro would be the first to suffer. The white union waiters would demand the Negro waiters' jobs, the cooks would walk out, they would influence the proprietors of the various hotels and cafes and the result would be that many Negroes would be without employment. If you want such a condition to exist, vote for Mr. Van Lear. Mr. Langum has been the Sheriff of Hennepin Co. for a number of years and in the discharge of his duty has made a record of which he is justly proud. Contrary to Mr. Van Lear he is not an unknown quantity. Sheriff Langum has always been fair and impartial to our race, and has the endorsement of all the great men of our city. He will be our next Mayor. Therefore if you wish to retain your places, and wish to see our city continue to grow and prosper; Vote for, our next Mayor, Otto S. Langum. Hamlet B. Rowe. COLORED MEN IN THE REVOLUTION ARTICLES OF ENLISTMENT. British Attitude Toward Slavery Was Largely Responsible For Early Employment of Freemen in War For American Independence—Why Washington Rescinded His First Order. The employment of colored men became a subject of much importance at an early stage of the American War of Independence. The British naturally regarded slavery as an element of weakness in the condition of the colonies, in which the slaves were numerous, and laid their plans to gain the colored men and induce them to take up arms against their masters by promising them liberty on this condition says the San Francisco Chronicle. The situation was looked upon by the public men of the colonies as alarming, and several of them urged the congress to adopt the policy of emancipation. But, while the general question of emancipation was defeated, the exigencies of the contest again and again brought up the practical one of employment for Negroes, whether bond or free. In May, 1775, Hancock and Warren's committee of safety introduced the following formal resolution: "Presolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, as the contest now between Great Britain and the colonies respects the liberties and privileges of the latter, which the colonies are determined to maintain, that the admin- AMES LODGE OF ELKS CEL EBRATE THEIR 10TH ANNIVERSARY. About 50 members of Ames Lodge 106, of Minneapolis, met Wednesday evening to celebrate their 10th anniversary and the affair was one of the most pleasant in the history of Ames. There was an abundance of refreshments and Elkdom was in flower. Chas Sumner Smith presided. Rev. T. B. Stovall invoked the blessing. The program included "A Historic Sketch of Ames Lodge," by P. H. Southall, P. E. R. and present Grand Esquire. His reminicences were interesting and interesting." Charity" by Benj. Berry, E. L. K. "Fidelity" by Fred. G. Thomas, P. E. R. and Grand District Deputy. "Brotherly Love" by Bro. Glover Shull, who substituted Bro. B. S. Smith. "Loyalty" by Geo. W. Holbert, Past Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight. "The Importance of Social Sessions" by Judge Johnson. "Toast to Absent Brothers", "Elkdom", Rev. T. B. Stovall. "Remarks" by Chas, W. Dwyer—Ames' first Exalted Ruler—"Ames as a National Factor in Elkdom" by W. R. Morris, P. E. R. was a resume of the progress of the Lodge, and its recognition by the Grand Lodge. "Ames Birthday" by Geo. W. Bryant, Exalted Ruler, was a fitting tribute to the members and a reference to the social, civic and charitable work accomplished. "Archie" Watkins, the father of the Christmas Tree, the annual event for the children, was given special mention. This initiative by "Ames" is being followed by many lodges. The toastmaster concluded the program in a brief speech. The committee, Bros. Walter Dodson, Benj Jones, Fred. G. Thomas, J. P. Jackson, G. W. Bryant and C. S. Smith spared no pains to make it an occasion long to be remembered, and the good cheer manifested proved it worthy of their efforts. SMOKE THE MOST POPULAR CAMPAIGN CIGAR THE RELIABLE SIGHT DRAFT Political Advertisement. Authorized by Cong. Schall for which $1.00 per inch will be paid. Candidate for Re-Election to Congress on his Record and his Merit. "HONEST AND ABLE."... Cyrus Nortrup, Pres. Emeritus, Univ. of Minn. Has rendered great service to the Republican party, both on the stump and in the halls of Congress. He is one of the strong men in Congress. The nation and the Republican party must not lose the valuable service of this rare, able, brilliant and gifted man.—C. B. Slemp, Chairman National Republican Congressional Committee. I believe in Tom Schall with all my heart.—Theodore Roosevelt. He is a cracking good speaker.—Champ Clark, Speaker. Able and very eloquent speaker. Always listened to with great interest in the house.—James R. Mann, Republican Floor Leader. TOM SCHALL has made good. He enjoys the esteem and confidence of the entire membership, regardless of party. He is one of the most eloquent and attractive speakers in the House.—Claude Kitchin, Democratic Floor Leader. "A Big Man Among the Nation's Big Men."—Dr. Richard Burton, U of M. REMEMBER THIS MAN. MR. THOMAS FRANKSON. They say "Frankson is a fine fellow" that "he contributed most liberally to the campaign fund" — that "he'll be all right"—but the Star served notice during the primaries about him, and every representative Negro has openly declared war, with the ballot as a defense. We are beyond the age of vituperation, but can neither forgive nor forget his attitude. He has asked no forgiveness and made no apology. The Negroes feel towards Mr. Frankson as loyal Americans feel towards the I. W. W. The destruction of property is no greater crime than the denial of human rights Mr. Frankson is a native of Minnesota, whose statutes provide equal rights for all men. His attitude to the Negro, so far as property ownership is concerned is parallel with, and unite the circumstances, outrival the worse Negro-hater of the Southland. We have not advised a vote against him, but "pass him up." He will win anyway, that's why he does not make amends—but he will carry if elected a blot on his record, placed there by himself. TAFT EXCORIATES HIS SUCCESSOR Asserts the Democratic Party and Its Candidate Are Seeking a Vote to Power by Disingenuous and Unsound Pleas. LEFT CLEAN SLATE FOR WRITING MEXICAN POLICY Former President Declares That the Passage Under Dues of the Adamson Bill Was One of the Greatest National Humiliations to Which Our Country Has Ever Been Subjected. Declaring that the campaign of 1916 is as important as the campaign of 1806 and resembles that campaign in that the Democratic party and its candidate are seeking a vote of power for disingenuous, unsound, but alluring reasons, William H. Taft, former President of the United States, delivered the opening address of the New Jersey Republican state campaign at Trenton. Mr. Taft said in part: The great public advantage in organization and combination of capital and of wage earners we all recognize. The power they acquire may, however, become so great as to tempt to serious abuse and public injury, and they have done so. Hence, we have had the anti-trust law and the interstate commerce law, directed chiefly against combinations of capital but effecting in some measure combinations of labor. Labor leaders have sought exemption from such laws as a privileged class, and in some cases they have been successful. While Mr Wilson in one of his memorandums attached to an appropriation bill avowed his opposition to such class legislation he united with the Democratic Congress in passing, at the demand of the unions, the Clayton Act, which, the labor leaders claim, takes unions out of the limitations of the Trust Act. Unwise subserviency to the demands of leaders of organized labor finds its crowning instance, however, in Mr Wilson's dealing with the threatened strike of the Railway Orders of conductors, engineers, trainmen and switchmen. The Orders claim to control 400,000 men, who run the freight and passenger trains of the country, which constitute the arterial circulation of commerce, and are necessary not only to the business but to the health and life of the people. Were these men able to tie up the railways of the country, as they said they could and would, it would mean enormous loss in business, and great deprivation and suffering to the public. It would mean that many millions of other workmen would be thrown out of employment, and lose the high wages they are now receiving, because without commerce local industries cannot proceed. The Railway unions called to the railway president: "We wish an eight-hour day, with ten hours' pay, and if we work more than eight hours, we demand 50 per cent, more an hour for the extra hours. If we do not give us this, we will not only injure you, but we will bring disaster to the country." The railway managers refused the demand, but offered to submit it to arbitration. They said it would increase their cost of operation $0,000,000, and that this would have to come out of the pockets of the railway stockholders, by a reduction of profits, or out of the shipping public by an increase of rates. "The labor leaders said they had had arbitration in the past and that it was not satisfactory, the now unless their demands were fully granted, no power under heaven could prevent the strike with its disastrous consequences. Under the duress of the threat, the President of the United States succumbed. It was one of the greatest national humiliations to which the people of this country have ever been subjected. It struck most a blow at the principle of arbitration for the settlement of in dustrial disputes. Mr. Wilson as a publicist attacked the enactment of a federal child labor law as an absurd extravagance, and a departure from constitutional limitations, and now within the last sixty days he has personally visited Congress to urge the adoption of exactly such a measure. For the purpose of evading responsibility for present conditions, it is advanced in behalf of Mr. Wilson and the Democratic Administration that the conditions in Mexico were an inheritance from the last Administration The last Administration did nothing to complicate Mr. Wilson's problems Huerta had been twelve days in power when Mr. Wilson came in. Up to that time nothing had been done committing the government to one policy or another Had the Republican Administration had been continued. Huerta would have been recognized, but with only twelve days before the coming in of a new Administration it would have been entirely improper and considerate for the outgoing Administration to commit the incoming to any policy on the subject Mr. Wilson can not shift the blame for his blunders in Mexico He had a clean slate upon which to write hen he came in The President "has kept us out of war," but would you like to have him boss the job if some one should force war on us" BROOKLYN ATTY. W. T. FRANCIS. A RED BLOODED MAN Atty. Francis of St. Paul, is meeting much opposition because he approved of the resolutions of the Negro Voter's League, which repudiated Mr. Frankson for lieut. governor—and "Billy" is not going to retract or apologize. He is open for the rights of his race at all times. He has at stake his time, money and ambition in seeking a seat in the Legislature, and it is a certainty that he will win, if he would sacrifice his people—but "Billy" and his manager "Fred" McCracken are fighting fair and asking "no quarter." They will call the roll two years hence and 2,500 Negro voters will relegate from political prominence many supposed friends of the Negro. THE BIG DIFFERENCE. The Negro Voters' League held a meeting which was reported in our last issue. In spite of the fact that the repudiation of Mr. Frankson was the keynote, all those present registered their approval, including the Hon. W R. Morris,—who has been until recent date recognized as the leader of the Negroes, at the meeting on Oct. 31st, he urgently advised his few hearers to "Vote the Republican ticket from top to bottom and bottom to top," "Not to scratch anybody." Mr. Morris has nothing to lose by defending the race and those loyal supporters of The Star, but he admits that he is Montgomery's friend, and from his past and present performance we are led to believe that he is "in with" the Advocate, which places the label of "a friend of the race" on every one whom the Star exposes. A LEADING WOMAN'S APPEAL. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs asked her audience in Minneapolis to "Send Mr. Schall back to Congress." She spoke in highest praise of the entire Minnesota delegation. Sen. Clapp and Cong. Geo. R. Smith will soon retire. We need unprejudiced men to protect the Negroes in the District of Columbia. "Jim Crow" legislation and decreased school appropriations has been proposed, and beaten by the present members of the Minnesota delegation. Cong. Van Dyke, of St. Paul, a democrat, voted consistently with the Republicans for equal rights. A vote for any member of congress from Minnesota for re-election is a vote for the advancement of the race everywhere. 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Send your money by Express or Post Office Order or in cash or postage stamps. The Lady Ushers, about 50, who are employed in the various theatres, will give a Harvest Ball at Lake's Hall, 8th and Nicollet Ave., on November 13th NORTH SIDE POLITICAL MEETING. A meeting of the Colored Voters of the 3rd and 4th Wards will be held at 709 5th St. No., on Sunday.-J. C. Trevan, Secy. HEAR THE ELECTION RETURNS! Union Temple Hall, Nov. 7th, With. The Twin City Entertainers. MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM. At St. Peter A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon, Nov. 1, the Minneapolis Sunday Forum caps the many interesting programmes it has offered its, members and friends with one so full of instructive and entertaining matter that it will be difficult in the future to excel it. Mr. Andrew Lawrence, well known to the art lovers of Minneapolis, will deliver a lecture upon art; that branch of art so delightfully interpreted in his own interesting studio. The Elite Trio—a musical organization of vocalist—new to Minneapolis, but well known to the professionals throughout the country will appear in several selections. This organization is directed and managed by Mr. H. C. Underwood, himself a musician of merit and of large stage experience. The trio is equally at home in vocal or instrumental music. A vocal number by Mr. J. A. Wallace is promised. Mr. Fred. G. Thomas, well known Minneapolis, will offer a brief argument in favor of an institution for the moral improvement of men. The Journalist will as usual give a page of the latest race news gleaned from the news centers of the country. The opening hour is 3:30 P. M. All invited and all welcome. Miss S. E. Webber, graduate trained nurse of Newbern, N. C., who has been in the city several weeks, will speak at the Forum meeting on November 1st at St. Peter Church She is a brilliant young lady, who will delight her hearers. JEMISON'S MEAT MARKET NEWLY OPENED Choice Line of Select Meats, Popular Prices. 629 5TH ST. NO. Miss Francis Mask entertained 8 friends at her residence. 3432 Oakland Ave. Misses Esmeralda Stratham, Toy Brown, and Zella Hunter the new entertainers at the Twin City Stag Club, are being very enthusiastically received Madam C. H. Robinson, has been appointed body masseur at the St St. Barnabas hospital under Dr. Farr. Mrs. Talbert and daughter Margurete were the guests of Miss Eunice Smith, at dinner on Sunday afternoon. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Redd, were the guests of Mrs. Minnie Plummer, at dinner on Sunday afternoon at her home on Oakland Ave. Miss Maydrew Cunningham, has been on the sick list for the past week. Miss Mildred Plummer was hostess at the meeting of the Y. G. B. C.'s when they met at her home on last Thursday. Business was discussed, a program enjoyed and a very delightful luncheon served. There was a very delightful Halloween party given in honor of the Young Girl's Benefit Club by Miss Eunice Smith, at her home on Elliot Ave. on Tuesday evening. There was about forty present and all danced and had a delightful time until the wee hour. The house was very beautifully decorated for the occasion and after a number of games had been played the hostess lined her guests up and led them to a table laden with ice cream, cake, candies, etc. A delightful Hallowe'en was spent. THE ELK'S BALL TENTH ANNIVERSARY. MONDAY EVE. NOVEMBER 27 ORDER A PHONE FOR UR HOME and $2.50 per month ORDER A TELEPHONE FOR YOUR HOME $2.00 and $2.50 per month Contract Dep't. Main 4000 sion of any person as a soldier into the army now raising, but only such as are freemen, will be inconsistent with the principles that are to be supported and reflect dishonor on these colonies and that no slaves be admitted into this army upon any consideration whatever." Washington took command of the army around Boston on July 3, 1775. The instructions for the recruiting officers from his headquarters at Cambridge prohibited the enlistment of any "Negro." Notwithstanding all this, the fact remains, as Bancroft says, that "the roll of the army at Cambridge had from its first formation borne the names of men of color." Free Negroes stood in the ranks by the side of white men. In the beginning of the war they had entered the provincial army, and the colored men, like others, were retained in the service." A committee on conference, consisting of Dr. Franklin, Benjamin Harrison and Thomas Lynch, met at cambridge, Oct. 18, 1775, with the deputy governors of Connecticut and Rhode Island and the committee of the council of Massachusetts Bay to confer with General Washington and advise a method for renovating the army. On the 22d of October the Negro question was presented and disposed of as follows: "Ought not Negroes to be excluded from the new enlistment, especially such as are slaves?" All were thought improper by the council of officers. It was agreed that they be rejected altogether. In general) orders issued Nov. 12, 1775. Washington says, "Neither Negroes, boys unable to bear arms or old men unfit to endure the fatigues of the campaign are to be enlisted." Washington, however, in the last days of the year, under representations to him that the free Negroes who had served in his army were very much dissatisfied at, being discarded and, fearing that they might seek employment in the British army, took the responsibility to depart from the resolution respecting them and gave license for their being enlisted. Washington promised that if there was any objection on the part of congress he would discontinue the enlisting of colored men, but on Jan. 15, 1776, congress determined "that the free Negroes who had served faithfully in the army at Cambridge may be enlisted therein, but no others." The entire aspect of the affair changed when in 1770 the south began to be invaded. South Carolina especially was unable to make any efferent efforts with militia by reason of the great proportion of citizens necessary to remain at home to prevent insurrections among the Negroes and their desertion to the enemy, who were assiduous in their endeavors to excite both revolt and desertion. The result was that in all the southern states the legislatures passed resolutions to enlist Negroes, and the colored patriots of the Revolution are as much entitled as their white brethren to credit for the ardor with which they fought the enemy, whether they were bondmen or freemen. It has never been possible to give an exact statement as to the number of Negroes who served in the Revolution for the reason that they were generally mixed in regiments and not calculated separately. A renewed activity is noticeable among the K. P. lodges of the city Pride of Minn. Lodge has recently reinstated four members and initiated three (3), and have a number of applications waiting. Pride of the West Uniform Rank under Capt. W. C. Jeffrey, meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday in each month. The men are turning out well, and are all very enthusiastic over the showing they are making. THE TWIN CITY ENTERPRISE Invite you to attend the SPECIAL CABARET GRAND SEMI-MONTHLY UNION TEMPLE HALL, 28 WASH Tuesday Evening, Nov. 7 - ADMISSION 35c. Dances will be held every two weeks during ENTERTAINERS to attend their RE T AND BALL MONTHLY BALL B WASHINGTON AVE. SO. 7 - Election Night. ION 35c. keeks during the rest of the season. SPECIAL CABARET AND BALL GRAND SEMI-MONTHLY BALL UNION TEMPLE HALL. 28 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. I Mr. Rufus L. DeLeo, has opened a restaurant at 407 5th Ave. So. He is assisted by Madam DeLeo. They have a neat appearing place and welcome the public to inspect the service and cuisine. Wholesome food are reasonable prices.—Advertisement. You are invited to the Harvest Hall given by the Minneapolis Usher's at Lane's Hall on Nicollet Ave. Nov. 13, 1916. Good music. Latest dances introduced. Myrtle Hughes, Pres., Margaret Bludsoe, V Pres., Hazel Vader, Secy. Mr. Andrew Quinn has moved to 130 10th Ave. No. Mr. Quinn is one of our oldest musicians. He can be reached by phone Hyland 5489. JULIA HASKINS ACQUITTED. Julia Haskins, charged with the murder of Charles Newson, was acquitted in the district court today Self defense was her plea. Atty. B S. Smith defended her. The murde occurred on 6th Ave. No. last summer. Miss Haskins has been in jail awaiting trial. FOR JUDGE OF DISTRICT COURT Seeks promotion on his record for efficiency and past service as Judge of Municipal Court. Has no political combination and stands squarely on his record. THINK! Then vote for WINFIELD W. BARDWELL ELECTION OF HUGHES MEANS PEACE WITH HONOR—NOT WAR, NOT PEACE WITH INFAMY. "We have heard " recent days that the alternative of the policy of the present Administration is war. I think the alternative of the present Administration is peace with honor. I am a man devoted to the pursuits of peace. We cherish the ideals of peace. We entertain no thought of aggression; we are not covetous, we are not exploiters, but we are Americans, and American rights must be maintained throughout the world. That is the cornerstone of our security; that is the essential basis of peace. We are not courting struggle, but I do say in all seriousness that we have been living in a period of national humiliation. "Our citizens have been murdered, their property destroyed and our commerce interrupted. The alternative of a weak and vacillating policy is not war; it is a firm insistence on known rights in a world where all nations desire our friendship and we desire the friendship of all, and where only inexcusable blundering could drag us into strife." —Charles E. Hughes at Union League Club Reception in New York City, October 8. ARCADIA RESTAURANT 500 FOURTH AVE. SO. W. S. Simmonds, Prods. Sunday Service SPECIAL TURKEY DINNER Beginning 12:30 P. M. FIFTY CENTS CHICKEN DINNER 35 CENTS Ice Cream, Soft Drinks THE TWIN CITY STAR NORTHWESTERN TELEPHONE LOCAL LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE COMPANY PYTHIAN NOTES. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR REVOLUTION WELL DRESSED MEN WEAR TAILOR-MADE CLOTHES When you need your next Suit or Overcoat. We solicit your order. I offer an unusual showing of Fine Woolens and a high type of Tailoring Service at a Reasonable Price.—I "Know How." I will be pleased to build your clothes. CLARENCE W. BELL, 244 3rd Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. T. S. CENTER 2626 N. W. MAIN 1551 The Gateway Market Meats and Provisions We Deliver 210 HENNEPIN AVE. MINNEAPOLIS. YOUR TRADE IS SOLICITED YOUR TRADE IS SOLICITED 1425 Washington Ave. So. Minn Res. Colfax 3596 Hyland 4610 MADAM LIZZIE VAN HOOK DRESSMAKING, LADIES TAILORING. 1006 6th Ave. No. Minneapolis, Minn. N. W. Phone Main 4975. THE REX CAFE 252 FOURTH AVE. SO. (Down Stairs) Regular Dinner 11:30 to 2:30 P. M. A la Carte Service 7 A. M. to 10 P. M. MILES ETHRIDGE, Prop. Look up this place NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. N. W. Nic, 951 WORKING-MEN'S SOCIAL CLUB SYLVESTER W. OLIVER, MANAGER. Political Advertisement—by Editor Smith, for which $5.00 will be paid. W. D. WASHBURN. Ex-Member of Legislature, Candidate for re-election. Former Representative W. D. 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Phone South 5650 Stand at Milwaukee Depot 4th St. and 8th Ave. So. the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, at 8:30 P. M.. Main 2869 Office: Main 2831 Center 3674 Defective SAGE GIVES WARNING. Pres. Scarborough of Wilder. force College Advises His Race. SAGE GIVES WARNING. Pres. Scarborough of Wilder. force College Advises His Race. We are now on the eve of another national election—an election that will determine whether the Republican party is to be restored to power or whether the Democratic party shall continue its sectional legislature and other legislation humiliating to the black man. It is therefore an important question how you are going to vote. What is your attitude toward the Republican party—the party of all parties that deserves most at the hand of the colored voter? Are you going to be blind to your best PETER H. HARRIS PROF. W. S. SCARBOROUGH. interests by casting your vote in such way as to continue the Democratic party in power? I cannot believe that any sane man with a black face will so far forget himself as to cast his vote to keep a party in power that openly and avowedly opposes his best interests and that makes it a part of its legislation to assail and humiliate him whenever there is an opportunity to do so. The continued success of the Democratic party in our country is far reaching, especially since Northern Democracy is so closely allied with that of the South that the success of the one simply encourages the other to further deeds of opposition to the manhood rights of the Negro. The entire South is controlled by the Democratic party. In that section alone are found not only proscription and disfranchisement, but every means is employed to debase and to humiliate the Negro people. Then, too with our Northern states Democratic, how long will it be before we shall see the strange spectacle of Jim-Crow cars in that section as well? An effort of this kind has already been made in the City of Washington, which shows what this party would do if it had complete power. The Tillmans and the Vardamans have already declared what they hope to do with reference to the race in the near future. With a Democratic South, a Democratic North means setting back the hand on the dial of progress fifty years. Are you willing to lend your aid to such legislation? You know full well the situation. Mr. Wilson has shown what he will do if the Democratic party is continued in power. He has shown that he means to keep the Negro down as far as he can. This has been his policy from the beginning. He has removed every Negro office-holder and put into his place either an Indian or a southern white man. The Negro who votes the Democratic ticket in the North is not only tiring his own hands, but those of his people; he is paving the way for further insults and ill treatment. All legislation in the interest of the black man has been accomplished through the Republican party. Mr. Hughes, the Republican candidate, is an ideal man—a man upon whom all can depend for fair play and fair treatment. He will give us an honest and honorable management of national affairs without regard to race, color or section. He is the man we need as President of the United States. He is a patriot and a statesman and an honor to all the people. His election means the Negro's salvation. The Negro voter should set aside personal grievances, because of false or fancied wrongs, and should seek his own best good and that of the entire race by votin the Republican ticket—W. S. Scarborough, President of Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, O. The man who will succeed himself. 1 The ocratic reach Democrat that the ocratic to fund manhunt entire Democrat alone and mean humili too ocratic shall Jim-Gow well? ready ingto would The have to do the n South setting progrg to let You Wilson the D power to ke can. the b Negro place whites the D not o those way mentions All the b through Mr didate whom and d an h menting gard the n United a state people gro's should because and and the b boror Univ The self. tive Page To The Colored Voter C. A. BLOOMQUIST. THE LAST RALLY PETER. S. NEILSON CANDIDATE FOR CLERK OF DIST. COURT CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE COUNTY AND CITY OFFICES UNDER AUSPICES OF THE TWIN CITY STAR CHAS. SUMNER SMITH, CHM. H. B. ROWE. SEC'Y. Prepared by B. H. Timberlake, for which $1.00 per inch is to be paid. 41 FOODS HORACE D. DICKINSON SENIOR JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT CANDIDATE FOR RE-ELECTION No Judge in the State has a better Record in the Correctness of his decisions. Political Advertisement, prepared v H. B. Rowe, for Dr. J. M. Kistler, or which $5.00 is to be paid. DR. J. M. KISTLER Alderman 4th Ward CANDIDATE FOR RE-ELEC TION Dr. J. M. Kistler, candidate for re-election for Alderman of Fourth Ward, was born in Pennsylvania in 1856, at twenty-seven years old he came to Minneapolis and began the practice of medicine. For 33 years his office has been located at Sixth Ave. N. and Lyndale For three terms Dr. Kistler was coroner and two terms was County physician. Dr. Kistler's integrity is questionable, and his efficiency is self-evident. His public record is one of which he is justly proud. He deserves the support of all. A vote for Dr. Kistler is a vote for a virile, honest and efficient Alderman. POLITICAL MEETING for THOMAS VAN LEAR SUNDAY AFTERNOON, NOV. 5. ELITE POOL ROOM 627 No. 5th St. THE TWIN CITY STAR Political Advertising. C. S. Smith, author for Judge Dahl, for which $1.00 per inch will be paid. Mr Henry Prior has Opened the BROADWAY CAFE 558 Broadway, St. Paul, Minn. C. T. B. H. Prepared by Ed. J. Goff, for Peter S. Neilson, for which $10.00 has been paid. 6 JOHN A. DAHL, Judge of Probate Court CANDIDATE FOR RE-ELEC TION Judge Dahl was born in the South Side district of Minneapolis, and is well known to the Negro voters. He is able and unprejudiced. Was for four years asst. City Attorney, Elected Probate Judge in 1912, re-elected in 1914 with nearly 17,000 majority, and is now seeking re-election. prejudiced. Was for four years last. City Attorney, Elected Pro- state Judge in 1912, re-elected in 1914 with nearly 17,000 majority, and is now seeking re-election. CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT SECOND TERM CANDIDATE FOR RE-ELEC- TION Prepared by C. S. Smith, for E. J. Sweeney, for which $5.00 is to be paid. PETER H. BURTON Alderman E. J. Sweeney is one of the present Aldermen from the Third Ward. He has consistently served the people of his ward, and the city. He proved his loyalty in the "Zion Baptist Church" case, and can be depended upon to safeguard the interests of the Negro citizens. "Tell it to Sweeney" That's all. E. J. SWEENEY PETER H. FRANK E. REED Candidate for REPRESENTATIVE 31st Dist., 5th and 6th Wards Assistant Clerk of House Judiciary Committee in 1911 and Chief Clerk in 1913 District Bench believing that women as well as men should vote hereby join the MINNESOTA WOMAN SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION, on a non-dues paying basis with the understanding that it is non-partisan in character. Legislative District Sign the above enrollment slip and return to Suffrage Headquarters, 403 Essex bldg., Minneapolis, if you believe that the mothers, wives and teachers of this country should have a voice in the making of the laws which govern the living conditions of themselves and their children. Signing the enrollment slip commits you to nothing but your word that you believe in woman suffrage, it entails no money obligation, as the organization is non-dues paying and is supported by voluntary contributions and money earned through suffrage activities. HOW MAP OF NORTH AMERICA IS GROWING WHITE. Congressional Aspirants Put Themselves on Record on the Question. Ten congressional candidates in Minnesota have pledged themselves to support the cause of equal suffrage, if elected, and one has assumed a non-committal attitude on the question. In addition to this, W. G. Calderwood, prohibition candidate for the senate, has promised his support to the cause. The ten would-be congressmen pledged to the cause are Candidates Kelly, Phillips, Latimer, Lundeen, Markve, Knutsen, Steenerson, Swanson, Thompson and Pepson, with Nell Cronin in the non-committal column. The attitude of these men toward suffrage for women were learned in replies to a questionnaire recently sent out by the congressional committee of the National American Woman Suffrage association. The questions presented were: "Are you in favor of woman suffrage?" "If elected will you vote in congress to submit to the states a federal amendment to enfranchise the women of this country?" "If appointed on a committee in whose jurisdiction such an amendment should fall, will you do all in your power to expedite the passage of such a measure?" All of the candidates but Mr. Cronin answered "Yes" to each of the questions, his answers to each being registered as "Non-committal." Up to date the congressional committee has received 309 replies from those candidates for election to the house and senate from other states who have been queried as to their attitude on woman suffrage. Of this number 269 have promised to vote for the amendment if they are elected, 21 have admitted that they will vote against it and 19 have returned noncommittal replies. It is interesting to know that in two of the biggest Eastern states, New York and Pennsylvania, the candidates for congress and the senate are almost a unit in their support of suffrage. The entire fifty-nine candidates from New York who replied to the congressional committee's questionnaire said they would vote favorably on the amendment when it cape before them. Fifty-four of the fifty-six Pennsylvania candidates who replied made similar pledges. Seven candidates from Maine also have pledged their suffrage allegiance. I, ... Street ... believing that women as well as MINNESOTA WOMAN SHOULD on a non-dues paying basis with the partisan in character. Legislative District ... Sign the above enrollment slitters, 403 Essex bldg., Minneapolis wives and teachers of this counting of the laws which govern the and their children. Signing the e nothing but your word that you be no money obligation, as the org is supported by voluntary contrib suffrage activities. HOW MAP OF NORTH AMERICA ALASKA British Columbia ALBERTA SASKATCHENWAN UNITED White, full suffrage; gray, partial suffrage; dotted, presidential suffrage; black, no suffrage. The black states of this country now find their only parallel in Mexico, Central America, Newfoundland, and the almost uninhabited Northwest Territory, where there is no form of suffrage even for men. The suffrage map of North America must now be changed again—for the fourth time this year. It changes almost as fast as the map of Europe. But the suffrage victories are bloodless, and represent only slain prejudices. Within the last nine months equal suffrage has been extended to the --- PROMINENT COLORADO MEN REFUTE ANTIS Thirty-seven Contradict Anonymous Criticism of Effect of Suffrage. Several Minnesota papers have recently printed an article contributed by Mrs. C. E. Estabrook, president of the Milwaukee Association Opposed to Suffrage, in which Mrs. Estabrook disposes (?) of the value of woman suffrage in Colorado by giving the testimony of "an influential woman" from Colorado (who is not named, by the way), who makes this remarkable statement: "I am glad to bear my testimony to the uselessness of suffrage and the demoralizing effect it has upon the crazy women who are working for the formation of a woman's party. It is more than absurd." While holding no brief for the woman's party it is worth while to offset the irresponsible accusation thus anonymously made, by stating that the Woman's Journal of Boston, in its issue of Oct. 8, publishes the favorable-to-suffrage testimony of thirty-seven influential Colorado citizens, all of them given under their own signatures and all of them unqualified in their approval. The list includes judges, newspaper men, ministers, politicians, social workers, women active in federated club work, senators and medical practitioners, several of whom confess themselves to have been anti-suffragists before the women of Colorado were given the vote, but now of only favorable opinion toward it. AMERICAN WOMAN'S PROTEST Women are citizens. No one denies the fact, for the constitution of the United States, the law which supersedes all law, declares them citizens. The government of our nation and all the states recognizes women's responsibility and forces them to bear the burdens of citizenship. No American dreadnaught is there upon the seas, no army camp on land, no police guarding our cities, no courts of law, no postoffice, nor other part of the government's organized system of protection of our national peace and welfare, but has been made possible by the taxes paid by women. Not only are our institutions maintained in large degree by women's taxes, but the peace, prosperity and progress of our land rests upon their law-abiding loyalty. DATE BLANK. Date ... City ... men should vote hereby join the SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION, the understanding that it is non- slip and return to Suffrage Headquar- ers, if you believe that the mothers, they should have a voice in the mak- living conditions of themselves enrollment slip commits you to believe in woman suffrage, it entails organization is non-dues paying and butions and money earned through AMERICA IS GROWING WHITE. women of four great Canadian provinces, Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia, which comprise a total area of over a million square miles and include such important and fast growing cities as Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, Victoria, Regina and Vancouver. The map of North America is fast growing white. THE TWIN CITY STAR PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 305—So. Fifth Street. Minneapolis, Minneapolis. Entered in the Post Office at Minneapolis as second class matter. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. 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We are supporting Mr. Langum, because that during his office as Sheriff, he has used his police powers at all time for the maintenance of order by prevention of disorder. The Socialist propaganda ethically speaking, is Utopian, but it is practically unworkable. A recent case appeared in police court when a Socialist girl, under her interpretation of a law of compensation, believed she had a right to steal from a rich family. The Negro, especially at this time, is a vital factor in the labor world. He is being recognized as a skilled laborer, but the unions have not given him equality (Should a strike occur, under a Van Lear administration, they should not be protected by the police, if they were hired as honest laborers, or "scabs"). It is the promary dutyof a policeman to prevent trouble, as well as to arrest offenders. This mandate, if carried out, will invite a destructive element, and make this city a haven for lawbreakers, who are not Socialists, but Anarchists. It will destroy the entire fabric of modern civilization, and place in its stead a destructive and chaotic condition. historically compared with those of Sodom, Gomorrah, Babel and Bedlam. The Negro wants peace to prevail, and he is always found on the side of law and order. That, and that alone gives him this right as a citizen. The Van Lear program is destructive. The Langum platform constructive. THE MAN FOR MAYOR. Otto Langum, sheriff of Hennepin Co., is a candidate for Mayor. He is opposed by Thomas Van Lear, an honorable man, the representative of the Socialist party and Labor Unions. Mr. Langum has showed his fairness to the Negro citizens during his long term of office as sheriff. He has never permitted any discrimination against them in the discharge of his duties, and has been especially impartial to those who were unfortunately confined in his custody. There is no segregation of Negroes in the County Jail, in spite of the general pressure brought to bear, and the customs elsewhere. Mr. John M. Allison, one of the deputy sheriffs, is a member of our race. He is efficient, popular and is next to the oldest in service in the sheriffs' office. Mr. Langum makes no personal promises, but seeks the Negro vote on his record as a citizen and public official. He believes and proves that the Negro is entitled to public office, and, if elected, we may rest assured that Negroes will enjoy the same treatment under his administration as other citizens. Mr. Langum, candidate for Mayor and Thomas D. Schall, candidate for Congress 10th Dist., are Republicans. READ THE STAR, ITS NEWSY CONGRESSMAN CARL C. VAN DYKE Two years ago the voters of Ra's the qualifications of a new man for colored voters, almost to a man was at. At the close of that act the curtain Thanks to subsequent events, we we act the curtain rings up on another other. We refer to Congressman C. However much we abhor the pern it must be borne in mind that it requ righteous principles, to stand up in C Without prompting, that caliber and c by our real friend, Congressman Carr. Here are some brilliant spots in A bill was introduced in Congress officers of Washington, D. C., might that colored officers should arrest no laws. Congressman Van Dyke register fairness of the measure. It was de Efforts were made to reduce the and the public schools of Washington stepped into the arena, attacking the For many years before becoming employee of the Postal Department, we that branch of our Government. Up bill to correct some of those evils. O the advancement in assignments and sity and merit" did not sound well to where colored men and white men was asked to understand that the pre colored men precedence over white. the balance Congressman Van Dyke equal justice. The bill was defeated. Among the good deeds of the Cistance upon the appointment of Man has ever administered the affairs. Ask the employee. Merit is the rule more. If we have proper appreciation for place, we will vote for and work for Ladies who read this article will for a tried friend, the kind we need. Orrington C. Hall, 670 Grand A Two years ago the voters of Ramsey County were asked to consider the qualifications of a new man for congressional honors. The response of colored voters, almost to a man was "We'll not trade old friends for new." At the close of that act the curtain was wrung down on our old friend. Thanks to subsequent events, we were not left friendless, for in the next act the curtain rings up on another destined to be as unfaltering as the other. We refer to Congressman Carl C. Van Dyke. However much we abhor the person who arrays his talents against us, it must be borne in mind that it requires courage, founded on deepseated righteous principles, to stand up in Congress in defense of colored people. Without prompting, that caliber and character of courage has been exhibited by our real friend, Congressman Carl C. Van Dyke. Here are some brilliant spots in an untarnished, record: A bill was introduced in Congress providing that white juvenile court officers of Washington, D. C., might arrest any offender of the law, but that colored officers should arrest none but colored offenders of the same laws. Congressman Van Dyke registered strenuous objections to the unfairness of the measure. It was defeated. Efforts were made to reduce the appropriations for Howard University and the public schools of Washington. Again Congressman Van Dyke stepped into the arena, attacking the injustice of the propositions. For many years before becoming Congressman, Mr. Van Dyke was an employee of the Postal Department, where he studied and learned the lills of that branch of our Government. Upon entering Congress he introduced a bill to correct some of those evils. One of the features of the measure was the advancement in assignments and salary by seniority and merit. "Seniority and merit" did not sound well to the southern Democratic senators where colored men and white men worked together. The Congressman was asked to understand that the provisions of the bill would not give colored men precedence over white. Even though his pet measure hung in the balance Congressman Van Dyke would not understand anything but equal justice. The bill was defeated. Among the good deeds of the Congressman for us locally is his insistence upon the appointment of Mr. Otto N. Raths as postmaster. No man has ever administered the affairs of that office with such blind fairness. Ask the employee. Merit is the rule there. No honest man can ask for more. If we have proper appreciation for the value of a real friend in a high place, we will vote for and work for Congressman Carl C. Van Dyke. Ladies who read this article will please use their efforts to get votes for a tried friend, the kind we need. Orrington C. Hall, 670 Grand Ave., St. Paul, Minn. A BIG FIZZLE. The meeting held by Mr. Montgomery of The Advocate at Knox Hall, was a failure from a political viewpoint, but a successful "bread and butter proposition." After the members of the State Committee had fallen for Montgomery's "bull" and forwarded from Chicago, Honorable James Hale Porter to deliver the Hughes oration; they insisted on Montgomery being the one Negro who represented all the Negroes in Minnesota, and if one heard him talk and seen his capers, we would readily know, why some white men choose such Negroes as representatives of their race. The emancipation celebration stunt was called off, and "Phil" Hale, filled in with his defunct Roosevelt Club, which cramped the whole act. The attendance was very small, and the committee members, who attended saw the scheme. It is with regret that we must show these things up, and it is no wonder that some white people, (after they disregard the warnings given them) refer to a supposed leading Negro as a "foxy coon." A VAN LEAR MEETING. There was a good attendance at a Van Lear meeting called by John A. Dickerson, in the interest of the Negroes, Geo. W. Holbert was secretary. The Republican National and State ticket was endorsed, excepting MR. PRANKSON. Mr. Holbert made a good address on the value of organization. Mr. Dickerson introduced the speakers. The meeting was a purely LANGUM one, Mr. Van Lear made a good talk complimentary to our race, but did not discuss the issues or make any reference to Mr. Langum. He was roundly applauded. "Tommy" Jones make a short talk. Mr. Van Lear made a good impression, because he is a great man. Negroes respect him, and it was plainly seen that he had only their sympathy and not their vote. Like "Old dog Tray" he is in bad company; so far as his party goes. The big meeting held Friday night at the Auditorium was a supreme effort on the part of Editor Smith. After few days fighting to overcome" the Frankson opposition" in the various committees, as well as those of our race. It was a victory and the only chance to assemble the representative element of our race to hear the various speakers. The Star fights for the best, and when it comes to places of meeting and special features we want the same as other people. The better element of our people do not go anywhere to hear political speakers—hence the Auditorium and moving pictures of the Hughes tour, account next week. The Twin City Star stands for equal rights for all American citizens. Social equality is not the issue between the races, it is the white mans alibi. All editorials by contributors bear the writer's signature, and the Editor is responsible by law for every unsigned statement. msey County were asked to consider congressional honors. The response of "We'll not trade old friends for new." was wrung down on our old friend. We not left friendless, for in the next destined to be as unfaltering as thearl C. Van Dyke. son who arrays his talents against us, suires courage, founded on deepseated congress in defense of colored people. character of courage has been exhibited C. Van Dyke. in an untarnished, record: as providing that white juvenile court arrest any offender of the law, but one but colored offenders of the same termed strenuous objections to the unfeated. appropriations for Howard University on. Again Congressman Van Dyke injustice of the propositions. Congressman, Mr. Van Dyke was an where he studied and larned the ills of on entering Congress he introduced a one of the features of the measure was salary by seniority and merit. "Senior- the southern Democratic senators worked together. The Congressman provisions of the bill would not give Even though his pet measure hung in would not understand anything but Congressman for us locally is his in. Otto N. Raths as postmaster. No of that office with such blind fairness. there. No honest man can ask for the value of a real friend in a high Congressman Carl C. Van Dyke. please use their efforts to get votes. ve., St. Paul, Minn. SOME PASSION AND, PREJUDICE. Judge Michel of St. Paul, is a candidate of re-election. He recently set aside a verdict for $900 damages in a case where a respectable Negro girl sued a white proprietor of a laundry. The evidence showed that he had slapped her face and used abusive language to her. The verdict was set aside on the grounds that "the verdict was so excessive and must have been brought about by undue passion and prejudice. We question—Would such verdict have been set aside, had the plaintiff been a white woman and defendant a Negro? Judge Michel is a candidate, and the Negroes have a chance to defend their womanhood by their ballots. They will do this by voting for C. F. McNally. THE RIGHT MAN Mr. C. F. McNally is a candidate for the District Bench of St. Paul. He is a popular young man, born and reared in Boston, Mass. He seeks the judgeship on his record. It needs only to be told the Negro voters, and many of those of his race, that he is endorsed by Ex. Cong. James Manahan, the man who at all times will take off his coat to fight for the rights of all persecuted people. To say that he is from Boston assures our people that he, by heredity and environment, absorbed the principles of that grand old commonwealth, which give all people "Equality before the Law." He deserves the vote and influence of every Negro. A POLITICAL ESTIMATE. There are 2,000 Negro voters in Minneapolis. Their vote will decide excepting a few legislative and aldermanic) any candidate's fate. Analysis show that every thing will be close. The Negroes should poll 1,500 votes. The entire population is about 350,000. The entire vote is over 90,000, about three fourths will be polled. It will be a close contest for Hughes or a Wilson landslide. The Negro is a factor. Mayor Haynes, whom the Star supported 6 years ago, was saved by about 17 votes. The National situation is critical. The campaign is clean. Votes are not on the market, therefore, you cannot vote for the highest bidder, but for your manhood. That's "Hughes." We publish a complete account of the Negro Voter's League, not to boost individuals, but to show the Caucasian citizen, many who read The Star, and the loyal as well as indifferent Negroes, who were not present; that we mean business, and do conduct our meetings accordingly. A few of Mr. Frankson's friends are throwing wrenches in The Star's machinery, but like Finnegan. We are "On agin and gone agin," and have "just begun to fight. Mr. W. T. Francis of St. Paul, is a candidate for the Legislature, and is conducting an extensive campaign. He has the united support of the members of his race and a legion of white friends. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR --- THE TWIN CITY STAR 1924-25 HON. CARL VAN DYKE. Congressman From 4th District. St. Paul. He is the true friend of the Negro Read what Ori. Hall says about him The Star endorses him. J. B. H. HON. JAMES H. QUINN. Hon. James H. Quinn of Faribault Minn., is a candidate for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. 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