Twin City Star

DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL BASIC CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT EQUALITY OF CITIZENSHIP Wise Provision of the Founders For the Protection of All the People Alike Has Not Been Compiled With—Disfranchisement Is Form of Political Slavery. The government of the United States sprang into being because of the absolute necessity of the banding together of the inhabitants of the American colonies in upholding certain incontestable rights. Among these were the right of government by the consent of the governed and the right to voice in representation where taxation is imposed. The basic control of the government of the United States is the constitution of the United States. This document was instituted "in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, etc., says the Hon. Joseph C. Manning of Alabama. The founders of the government in order to secure a more perfect organization than could have otherwise been secured made certain compromises on the slavery question, but finally the constitution of the United States was so perfected by amendments as to embrace all its citizens within the folds of its guarantee. "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted shall exist within the United States or any place subject to their jurisdiction." The amendments to the constitution furthermore defined United States citizenship and set forth the nationality of the United States citizen by the declaration that "all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States" and of the state wherein they reside." To make the right of United States citizenship emphatic and secure the constitution further set forth that "no state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States." With the object in view of protecting the ballot rights of all its citizens the constitution asserted this declaration: "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude." Those who vote in the United States as well as those who are inducted into office take solemn oath to uphold the constitution of the United States. Every citizen in the United States is obligated and sworn to support and maintain the principles of the constitution in its letter and in its spirit. None are expected to deny to others rights which they may justly demand for themselves. The ideal of this government of ours is that it is "a government of the people, by the people and for the people." "The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all the privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states." The constitution of the United States put upon the nation the expressed obligation furthermore that "the United States shall guarantee to every state in this Union a republican form of government." It was the aim of the constitution of the United States that constitutional liberty and constitutional rights should remain inviolate to every citizen in every state. That every state government should and must comply with the fundamental principles enunciated therein is too plainly set forth in the constitution of the United States to require any discussion. It is difficult of comprehension, therefore, that in a government of such lofty conception there has been perpetrated by partisan political maneuvering gross contravention of the ballot rights of the United States citizens in at least ten states of the Union. The extent to which this aggression has gone will be looked upon as something astounding by those who give this subject due consideration. It is almost enigmatical that public sentiment in this nation is not alive to the open and flagrant conflict with the fundamental rights of the people which exists in the southern states. Infringement upon the liberties of the people of the south has grown to such startling proportion through the general unconcern on the part of the people of the entire country that this condition has become not only the problem of the people of these states, who as citizens of these states are so directly involved, but one of vital moment to all the people of the nation. Chattel slavery was abolished as inconsistent with the principles of our active Page free government. The republic could not continue half slave and half free Disfranchisement in the south, a form of political slavery, equally as obnoxious and entirely out of conformity with the letter and spirit of the constitution of the United States, will as us surely be finally overthrown. MISS VIVIENNE A. WARD. Industrious and Well Qualified Social Service Worker In General Office of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Colored People Given Charge of New Branch Office In New York. Mary New York.—The Urban league closed the last ten days of its fiscal year, ending in September, with a financial campaign to raise $3,400 in order to complete its year's work without a deficit. John D. Rockefeller and A. T. White pledged $1,600 of this amount if the $1,800 could be raised before the fiscal year expired. The league was successful in raising this sum through the assistance of many wealthy people of the downtown district and several of the leading colored citizens. Among the colored people who contributed substantially to the campaign are: Rev. Hutchins C. Bishop, Bishop Alexander Walters, Dr. Leo Fitz Nearon, Mrs. Lella Walker Robinson, Hon. Charles W. Anderson, Edward A. Warren, Mrs. W. F. Trotman, Dr. E. P. Roberts, Fred R. Moore, Claude M. Moton, Major R. R. Moton and members of the Union Baptist church, of which Dr. G. H. Slims is pastor. The league is extending its work locally by the opening of a branch office at 202 West Sixty-third street, this city. Miss Vivienne A. Ward, for many years an assistant in the industrial department of the league, will be placed in charge of the office, which will be conducted in co-operation with the work of the Lincoln House. The league recently completed an intensive investigation of the social causes underlying the high infant mortality on Columbus hill. When the facts discovered are presented in final form by Miss Naomi B. Spencer, investigator, the work of organizing a movement for reducing this death rate will be inaugurated. This will take the shape of house to house visits to mothers of young babies by experienced nurses and women who know the best methods of rearing children and possibly the establishment of a day nursery. The extension of the league's work to other cities will be carried on vigorously during the winter. Eugene Kinckle Jones, executive secretary of the league, will spend most of his time in October in Chicago and Cleveland to promote movements in those cities. Mr. Jones has visited Richmond and Washington in the same connection. Dr. George E. Haynes, executive secretary, with headquarters in Nashville, Tenn., visited cities in Tennessee during September for the same purpose. In conducting the work of the league during the past year more than $30,000 has been expended through the league's treasury. The colored people have contributed more toward this work this year than at any time since the league has been organized. DEFEATED WITH HONOR. Hon. W. T. Francis was defeated for the Legislature. He was beaten by the Wilson vote. The Negro vote was small, but they did much to give him the creditable showing he made. He is encouraged and will try again. John A. Dickerson, Geo. W. Holbert and John L. Gibson led the fight among our people for Mr. Van Lear. They may be the pie-cutters, if there is any pie. There should be some. SMOKE THE RELIABLE SIGHT DRAFT MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. NOVEMBER 11, 1916. GRAVE PROBLEMS CONFRONT SOUTH Many Reasons Given For Great Exodus of Laborers. NEED OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Editorial In New Orleans Times-Picayune Evokes Able Comment on the Situation by W. Scott Chinn—Emigration of Colored People to the North and West Is Approved. Plaquemine, La.—The great exodus of colored people from the south to the north and west is evoking serious comment in all sections. The following by W. Scott Chinn of this place which appeared recently in the Picayune, sums up the cause of this leave-taking of the colored people of the south in a nutshell. The situation is serious, and it requires a right about face action on the part of the south to change the growing condition of unrest which now pervades the ranks of the working classes in its midst. Mr. Chinn says: "Your editorial of Sept. 19 entitled 'Negro Emigration to the North' is about the sanest and most logical view of the situation presented lately, and it's high time for our good white friends of the south to quit playing and 'act' rather than 'talk' about what the south stands for as relates to the Negro. "As far as climatic conditions, location, etc., the south is the natural home of the Negro, but I blush and hang my head with shame when I think of other essential conditions—namely: Social welfare, where absolutely no protection is given to the women of my race, and our young girls still remain the prey of evil white and black men, the Mann act not affecting them at all. "Educationally, it is 'nil,' for in many counties and parishes there is not a public school for colored people, and if so it is for a few days or months and often taught by those less prepared than their pupils, although in many instances Negroes pay all kinds of taxes, even school taxes, which must help to educate white children, while their own grow up in ignorance. "Economic conditions need not be mentioned, for the south has waxed and grown fat on the work of the colored laborer, for every cent paid him has simply flown back into the white man's pocket, whereas that paid other nations has flown abroad, and to stay. Inhuman treatment of the Negro simply means the killing of the goose that lays the golden eggs. "Why should lynching continue for a moment? White men both make and execute the laws, thus putting us at their complete mercy in every way, so that legally any crime can be punished within an hour after its committal. "The utter disregard of these things upon the part of the south is responsible for the migration, not the lure of better homes and other things alone, but longing for that peace and privilege to rest contented and happy within the place called home. "The Negro loves the south and his southern white friends, but I am afraid she only loves him as he serves her selfish ends. Boast as we may, it still appears as if the south harbors ill will toward us, for at every opportunity harrowing tales are told of our faults and shortcomings, real or imaginary, while our worthy deeds seldom see the light of day. There is too much living in the past' as relates to us—days of reconstruction and Negro domination—when the white man is now in full possession from start to finish. Why not play fair and tell the truth? "Booker T. Washington, with all of his apparent indifference, knew full well that the south did not practice the Golden Rule in its treatment of us, and on no proposed tour did he ever sanction or agree to travel until he had been assured that his presence would meet the approval of the whites. Why? The answer is with you. "Publish it far and near, as you well point out, that unless the conditions be improved in those sections where they are dissatisfied the exodus will continue, and it will unless the white Christian men and women of our fair southland rise and with undaunted faith in God, who leadeth aright, come forth and correct these evils. The die is cast, and that 'formidable competition' of which you speak will prove the undoing of a land rich in many possibilities and once again set back the hour hand of time on the clock of progress. "The Negro must be allowed to work with and not merely for the white man, to be at least kicked and treated even worse than when a slave. It's high noon, the clock has struck, and the European war is yet destined to settle many other problems equally as grave. A new program is on, and the new south must keep pace with it or suffer. A grateful people thank you for that noble editorial." Ministers' Alliance For Prohibition. The Ministers' alliance of Kansas City is making a determined fight against the saloons of that city. Members of the organization have started a state wide campaign in behalf of prohibition as a result of not getting any co-operation from the local authorities in their efforts to have the law relating to the liquor traffic enforced, so it is reported. P. J. Congressman Schall, who was compelled to file as a Progressive, won in a walk in the 10th District. He had a hard campaign. The Republican party made a dirty fight against him. His literature was not admitted in their headquarters. Sen. Nelson "the patron saint" favored Mr. Lowell P. Jepson, the twice defeated Republican candidate. Gov. Burnquist made a special appeal for Mr. Jepson at the Auditorium meeting, and Mr. Jepson was allowed to address that big gathering. Sen. Nelson asked the Republicans to support Mr. Jepson. This political trickery was noticed by many and made votes for Mr. Schall. The newspapers did not give him passing notice. Despite the fact that he had made the initial speeches in the East for Mr. Hughes, he was denied ordinary courtesy by Republican ingrates at home. This is a concrete example of Old Guard loyalty and Republican reciprocity. Mr. Schall may have done effective work for the party in the West, had he not been subjected to these conditions. The Negro voters stood by him and he closed his campaign in an address to them. HAMPTON DEFEATS ROANOKE Football Squad of Tirthry Institution Easy Victor Over Roanoke Athletes. The Hampton institute football squad recently defeated the Roanoke (Va.) Athletic club to the tune of 57 to 0. The Hampton boys showed their usual skill in passing the ball and line plunging. They often passed through the visitors' line like a whirlwind for ten or fifteen yards. On the second down of the first quarter Captain J. Dorsey hit the line for sixty-five yards, making the first touchdown. The game was in Hampton's favor from the start to finish. Roanoke attempted several forward passes, but they were either blocked or intercepted. Captain H. Hart of the Roanoke aggregation tried his famous punting stunts, but his punting tee failed to ride the pigskin as it did when he was a member of the Hampton squad. At the beginning of the second half the second Hampton team went out. Many spectators were on hand to see what style of ball the seaside "machine" has in store for the reason. The lineup was: Ronnoke Athletic club-center. Barksdale; right guard, Hale; right tackle, B. Davis; right end, C. Davis; left guard, Brown; left tackle, Locklayar; left end, Gee; left halfback, Eggleton; right halfback, Cates; quarterback, Hayden; fullback, H. Harth (captain). Hampton institute-center. Dabney; right guard, Dawson; right tackle, Dixon; right end, G. Williams; left guard, Clay borne; left tackle, Banks; left end, Paxton; left halfback, Meadows; right halfback, Dorsey (captain); quarterback, Harvey; fullback, Rigney. Ethical Culture Scholarship Fund. The Society For Ethical Culture at Indianapolis, Ind., at a recent meeting decided to increase its fund for scholarships to worthy students by a 5 cents monthly contribution from each member. This organization is doing splendid work and should be encouraged by the public, especially in the matter of raising funds for education and social service movements. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR ABLE DIRECTOR OF VOCAL MUSIC SOME OF HIS ACHIEVEMENTS Brilliant Young Composer Who Graduated From the Oberlin Conservatory of Music Evinces Wonderful Capacity as Organizer and Leader of Choral Work—Knows How to Get Results. Hampton, Va.—R, Nathaniel Dett, director of vocal music at Hampton institute, whose home is at Niagara Falls, is a Canadian by birth and is one of the most successful of the younger American musicians of the present day. In 1908 he was graduated from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music with the degree of bachelor of music, being the first Negro in America to receive such a degree for work done in original composition. As he had been a brilliant pianist from childhood, the general expecta- A. E. B. tion was that he would choose the career of an artist. But being endowed with something of the missionary spirit, he took up teaching in the south. For three years he was director of music at Lane college, Jackson, Tenn. Under his direction the Lane College Choral society became a great factor at the school and in the life of the community. Cantatas given by the students and the recitals held under their auspices broke all previous records for attendance. During the season of 1910 he gave two piano recitals in Memphis, attracting the largest crowds of colored people ever assembled there to hear a single performer. He successfully appeared twice in Birmingham, Al., under the auspices of the intersee club to assist in raising money for charitable purposes. The second tour to Birmingham included appearances at Mason City and the Alabama State college. During the last two years at Lane he composed the Magnolia suite and five numbers for the piano. The next year he was elected simultaneously as director of music to the Kansas City High school and the Lincoln institute, Jefferson City, Mo. He chose the latter place, and his work again met with great success. Having charge of the Lincoln institute orchestra, a new outlet was given to his creative genius, and his orchestral arrangements were among the most striking and popular features of the school's programs. The piano and voice students being much advanced, he very wisely devoted more time to their instructions, sacrificing his own public performances to his pupils' advancement. As a result cantatas, solo recitals, orchestral and choral concerts given by the students followed in splendid success. His second suite, "In the Bottoms," was a success. In five years Mr. Dett established his reputation as a successful teacher and had numerous offers as music director. After an interview in Chicago with Major Robert R. Moton of Hampton he decided to accept the directorship of the music of the Hampton school. Mme. E. Azalia Hackley had given a number of "demonstrations" at the institute and was enthusiastic over the possibilities of the large student body. At Hampton Mr. Dett's work has received enthusiastic, almost nation wide recognition. His first important step was the organization of the Hampton Choral Union, a music club composed of all the singers of the various choirs throughout the community. This organization took upon itself the study of classic works and the raising of music standards. To this end they proceeded to present some of the best musical artists of the country. Last May the first music festival was held in the gymnasium of the Hampton institute during the commencement week of the school. The climax of the series of four concerts was the presentation of the "Rose Malden" cantata by a chorus of 800 volces, four soloists and orchestra. This is probably the first time in the history of the south that a Negro chorus has sung to the accompaniment of a white orchestra, under the direction of a Negro conductor. The performance was unanimously voted a stupendous success. CAUSE OF UNREST AMONG COLORED LABORERS SOUTH Movement Northward Due to Low Wages and Other Handicaps. Wilson Jefferson, in concluding in the Evening Post of New York an exhaustive discussion of the effect of the European war upon the colored American, says: To get a glimpse of the possibilities wrapped up in Negro labor one has only to investigate the more progressive of the manufacturing cities of the south. Birmingham, Ala., depends almost wholly upon the Negro for its unskilled and semiskilled labor. Nashville, Atlanta, Memphis and Jacksonville do likewise. But in all of these towns, save in some instances in Birmingham, wages are too low, housing conditions are poor and the advantages for recreation and pleasure exceedingly limited. It will be from these localities that Negroes will emigrate to the middle west and east and to localities where wages are good and where there are opportunities for pleasure and self-improvement. No class of labor remains satisfied indefinitely under oppressive conditions. The Negro laborer is no exception to the rule. He has tried the south. He is willing to try the east and middle west. All he has awaited is a genuine call, based upon a real and lasting need. This movement eastward and westward of unskilled Negro labor will both directly and indirectly help the professional Negro. The younger element of Negro workers, those of ambition and of some training in the schools, will be constantly emerging from the unskilled to the semiskilled and skilled classes, with a consequent increase in their payrolls and a betterment in their methods of living. This will give the Negro professional man a hold in many not strictly Negro communities and will give him what a few of his colleagues now possess in the larger centers—a clientele that will be of all colors and of all races. It will allow those of marked natural ability to rise higher in their profession than they would if limited in their practice to only one race and class. A decidedly better treatment of the Negro, both in the north and in the south, will grow out of this scattering of the race. The old condition grew out of the fact that the demand for his labor has been limited and the supply unlimited. Other influences, some slister and some not so slister, have worked against him. In the south it has been that old and seemingly ineradical prejudice which would give to him only those things which the white man did not want. Not infrequently the ostracism that came to the Negro in the east and middle west came by virtue of the fact that in religion, in race and sometimes in politics he has been an outsider. It is not unnatural in the small community for the priest to intercede with the employer for his flock and for those of his persuasion. Neither is it out of the ordinary for the politician to desire to control jobs out of the narrow range of political appointments. Closer ties still are those of race and language and nationality. The Negro heretofore, with merely sentiment on his side, has not been able to overcome these barrers. But, if all signs fail not, the conflict now raging will so lessen the effectiveness of these agencies that the black man will not find it difficult to win place and hold it in our larger industrial and economic scheme of things. Joshua A. Crawford of Boston Dies. In the death at Boston of Joshua A. Crawford, well known business man and lawyer, on Monday, Oct. 16, the race loses one of its most useful men. Attorney Crawford was an ardent supporter of all good movements for racial advancement. He was a member and an official of the Twelfth Street, Baptist church, Boston, holding the position of deacon, treasurer and Sunday school superintendent. He was forty-four years of age and was the brother of Mine. L. C. Parrish, who is one of Boston's most successful business women. Funeral services for the deceased were held from the Twelfth Street Baptist church Sunday, Oct. 22. In silent sadness, as the funeral train bore off The lifeless body of him, who had suffered and passed. Many nations mourned the great Educator's loss. As he was conveyed to his eternal resting place at last. His life's work was finished, his time had come, As is the fate for all, both young and old, The death knell had toiled, God's will was done, May Heaven ever keep his immortal soul. He had no advantage of training in college. His intellectual powers, no man could well dispute, With a mighty struggle, he attained his knowledge, And gave his life to his race in Tuskegee Institute. His death was the curse of fate upon his race; We know not his destiny, nor did he. May God speed the work of him who takes his place, To serve us as did our noble Booker T. A great deed of man here on earth, To kindred minds a historic event gives, His was nature's true immortal birth. Some deeds die, but this man's great work lives. J. Hazel Donaldson. SOCIAL NEWS EDITOR, Miss Clara Lucas, 506 Boston Block, Minneapolis. Minneapolis, - - Minn. RAILROAD MEN'S NEWS, Stephen Springer, Milwaukee Depot, Minneapolis. Send your notes to us by Wednes- day A. M. Send 25 cents in postage stamps for your For Rent Ads. If you want notices inserted, spend a cent or two and send your copy—clearly and intelligently written. Owing to the increased cost of publication, we will NOT accept any ads, unless paid in advance. Agents will please act accordingly. Do not waste your time making promises to our agents. Send your money by Express or Post Office Order or in cash or postage stamps. THE FREEMAN CASE. THE FREEMAN CASE. Mrs. Ophelia Rice and Mrs. Mary A. Pope attended the hearing of the case of Janie Freeman, before the Pardon Board at the Capitol on Thursday. Miss Freeman is confined in Stillwater for forgery. Mrs. Mattie Hicks represented the Federated Women's Clubs and Mrs. Pope, the Women's Temperance Union. Mrs. Rice brought the attention of the public to Miss Freeman, whom she met while visiting the prison on one of her regular visits. Mr. Wm. O. Shields of Rochester, Minn., spent Friday and Saturday in this city. He attended the Minnesota-Illinois foot ball game. He plays right half back on Rochester High School, which promises to win the state championship this year. He is also chief musician of the Rochester High School Cadets and son of Mr. R. S. O'Shields, a leading business man. THE USHER GIRLS. The Following is a list of some of the Lady Ushers and their respective theatres. They will give their introductory ball on Nov. 13, at Lanes' Hall. New Palace. Mrs. Emma Russell, Misses Myrtle Hughes, Gladys Brown, Virginia Curry, Ora Mack, Fluria Bently, Florence Daly, Myrtle Hall, Elizabeth Martin, Durant, Beaula Miller. Gayety. Mrs. Louise Donaldson, Misses Hazel Vader, Bessie Carr, Delphine Thompson, Henrietta Turner. New Garrick. Mrs. W. Jones, Mrs. S. Davis, Misses Margaret Bludsoe, Marie Bludsoe. New Astor. Mrs. Langford, Misses Bertha Clay, Oston, Marie Meed, Beatrice Palmer. New Garden. Mrs. Minnie Bludsoe, Mrs. Flar ence Doudy. ST. JAMES HAS UNITED. The members of St. James A. M. E. Church of Minneapolis, have settled their differences. The church is again united, and located at 407 5 Ave. So, between 4th and 5th Sts. The public is invited to attend the The public is invited to attend the services and worship with us. Editor of The Twin City Star. Now that the battle of the ballots is over I desire to thank you for the assistance given and, the courtesies shown me in the "TWIN CITY STAR" during my entire campaign. Although unsuccessful in election, we made an excellent showing; and the active and unanimous support of our people in my behalf, demonstrated that the Negro can and will unite in one common cause for the uplift and betterment of his race. The trail is blazed for the next time and may success crown the efforts of the next man who tries. Sincerely, W. T. Francis. May "the next man" be W. T. Francis! --- Mrs. Simpson. Charles Sumner Smith, IN MEMORIAM If fate upon his race; nor did he, if him who takes his place, the Booker T. On earth, ic event gives, ortal birth, man's great work lives. J. Hazel Donaldson. MONDAY EVE. NOVEMBER 27 LANE'S HALL, NICOLLET AND 9TH ST. ADMISSION 35 CENTS "The Southalls" have moved to 814 Bassett Pl. Mrs. A. G. Plummer, and children, are in the city the guests of Mrs. Minnie Plummer, of Oakland Ave. The Misses Reiva Washington, and Lillian Thomas were St. Paul visitors on Sunday. Miss Odette Johnson, of 2604 4th Ave. S., entertained the Y. G. B. C's on Wednesday evening. Business discussed, after which a musical program was enjoyed. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. Mrs. J. H. Redd, entertained at a large dinner at her home on Aldrich Ave., on Thursday afternoon in honor of the following persons, our two new brides, Mrs Donald Brady, and Mrs. Bobby Marshall, and Mrs. A. G. Plummer, Mrs. Minnie Plummer, Mrs. Oscar Price, Miss Mildred Plummer, and Lawyer Turner. Mrs. A. A. Ford of 6th Ave. No., was called to Los Angeles on the death of her sister. Miss Corinne Parsons gave an auto theatre party Saturday, Nov. 4th, to a few of her friends. The afternoon was spent at the Orpheum, afterwards the guests were entertained at her home. A delicious luncheon was served, and the evening was spent in dancing. All had a pleasant time. Those present were the Misses Helen Brady, Edna Shull, Lillian Thomas, Leola Coleman, Gladys Waters and Marienne Jeffreys. PROMINENT VISITORS. Messers. Chas. E. Hall and William Jenifer were in the Twin Cities this week. Dr. Jenifer, who is the father of the late Columbus Jenifer, was the guest of Mr. J. Edw. Stewart, Mr. Hall is an uncle of the Hall Bros. of St. Paul. Messrs. Hall and Jenifer have visited the prominent cities as far as Kansas City and Duluth. They are in the employ of the Dept. of Immigration at Washington, D. C., and are making a governmental survey of the labor conditions among Negroes, which will be issued as one of the bulletins of the Census Bureau. Messrs. Fred McCracken, Ori C. Edw. and A. V. Hall, Mr. Dyer and Atty. Francis of St. Paul, visited Dr. Jenifer on Sunday eve, accompanied by "Charley" Hall. A party was formed by Edw. Stewart, H. B. Rowe, Sylvester Oliver, John Dickerson and others. There was an inprompttu reception held. Editor Smith presided. The short talks by Messrs. Hall and Jenifer were the most encouraging reports recently heard. They left Sunday night for Duluth. Serg't J. W. Harper arrived Monday night from Duluth to vote for Hughes. He made an address at the Knox Hall meeting, urging the support of the Republican party, and gave a brief outline of the Negro as a soldier. The Lady Ushers, about 50, who are employed in the various theatres will give a Harvest Ball at Lane's Hall. 8th and Nicollet Ave., on November 13th. WATCH! WATCH!! WATCH!!! MATINEE and RECITAL by the Women's Episcopal Club at Lane's Hall. THE TWIN CITY STAR SUNDAY SCHOOL. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson VII.—Fourth Quarter, For Nov. 12, 1916. Text of the Lesson, Rom. xiv, 13, to xv, 3—Memory Verse, xiv, 16, 17—Golden Text, Rom. xiv, 21—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stears. This is called a temperance lesson and is no doubt intended to be used as an exhortation and a warning against the use of intoxicants, a most important topic, and a line of service on which we cannot do too much, but when I consider the intemperate people who are so often prominent in what is called temperance work I feel increasingly the need of getting at the root of the matter rather than prescribing for symptoms. The words "temperance" and "duty" are seldom used in the Scriptures, not over six or seven times in each in the whole Bible, and the meaning of temperance is self control in every form (Acts xxiv, 25; I Cor. ix, 25; Gal. v, 23; II Pet. 1, 6). As in Paul's talk with Felix and verse 17 of our lesson, righteousness comes first. In I Cor. vi, 9, 10, where the drunkard is mentioned among other gross sinners, the opening sentence is "The unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God." The great topic of this espisite is righteousness, the word being used at least thirty-five times and fifteen of these in chapters iv and x. As in 1, 17, it is the righteousness of God, that which God requires, and has provided fully and freely in Christ, but which men object to, preferring their own filthy rags of self righteousness, character, reformation, duty and the like (isa. lxiv, 6; Rom. x, 3). There is no possible way for any one, drunken or sober, moral or immoral, but to plead guilty, according to chap. lil, 19, and be justified freely by grace (lil, 24); then will come the peace and joy of being justified by faith (xiv, 17; xv, 13), and the patience and comfort of the Scriptures (xv, 4-6). It is no use to appeal to any kind of a sinner to do right, for until born again by receiving Christ all are said to be "in the flesh." merely "natural" people, and cannot please God (1, 12, 13; Rom. vili, 7, 8). When Christ is received as a personal Saviour and our righteousness, then we are said to be "in the Spirit," and by the Spirit we may be led, controlled, live and make no provision for the flesh or its lusts (Rom. xill, 14; Gal. v, 16-25). Salvation, of which the first eight chapters of this letter tell us so fully, is the free gift of God for all who will receive it, or rather Him (Rom. vl, 23; Rev. xxl, 6; xxil, 17), and there are no differences nor degrees, for all who are in Christ have all the benefits of His finished work and are equally saved and delivered from the wrath to come (I Thess. l, 10). Now, as saved people, we are supposed to have done with self and walk in His steps who never pleased Himself, but always pleased the Father and lived and to save others (Rom. xiv, 7; xv, 3; Pet. ii, 21-23; John vill, 20; Gal. ii, 4). If we thus had the good of others at heart instead of our own selfish ends we would not talk of eating or drinking what we pleased regardless of others' infirmities. We are here to win others to Christ and then to help build them up in Him, rooted and grounded in love and filled with all the fullness of God for service here and an abundant entrance into His kingdom by and by (xiv. 19; Eph. ill, 10-20; II Pet. 1, 5-11). Although all believers are accepted in the beloved, washed, sanctified and justified and made meet to be partakers of His inheritance (Eph. 1, 6, 7; I Cor. vi, 11; Col. 1, 12), we are left here for service and good works, for which every one of us shall give account of himself to God at the judgment seat of Christ, where only saved people shall be, and there our service shall be approved and rewarded, or else burned up and we suffer loss (xiv. 7-12; I Cor. ill, 11-15). The service which will be rewarded will be that which He has wrought in us by His Spirit, according to Phil. ii, 13; Heb. xiii, 21. We cannot expect that anything we do of ourselves that is not His working in us will have His approval. When I was off duty for eleven weeks a little over three years ago because of heart failure, which many thought would take me home, nothing gave more comfort in my weakness as I lay in bed than Rom. xlv. 8: "Whether we live, we live unto the Lord, and whether we die, we die unto the Lord. Whether we live, we therefore, or die, we are the Lord's." It is possible so to abandon ourselves to Him for life or death, for service or suffering, that His perfect will shall be everything to us, and our heart song shall be. "Not 1. but Christ: 'Not 1, but the grace of God' (Gal. l. 20; 1 Cor. xv. 10). This will keep us so occupied with Himself that we shall not see others except to help them and will make us so sensitive to what He likes or distresses that we shall not wish to allow that which He would condemn. Forevermore, beside us on our way. The unseen Christ doth more. That we may lean upon Him and say Dost Thou, dear Lord, approve? Dost Thou, dear Lord, approve. The kingdom to which we are hastening and which cannot till He comes, if it fills our soul's vision, will lift us above all such matters as eating and drinking, and is there any harm in this or that, and our acceptable service of Christ will be manifestly right-earnestness and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost (xvii, 17, 18). 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 Tailor-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 T. S. Center 4639. WALFRID WESTMAN Photographer 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 Within Walking Distance THE MODERN HOME 1015 So. 5th St. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. N. W. Nic. 951 WORKING-MEN'S SOCIAL CLUB FOR MEN ONLY 244 3RD AVE. S. MINNEAPOLIS SYLVESTER W. OLIVER, MANAGER. DeLEO'S EAT SHOP. Mr. Rufus L. DeLeo, has opened a restaurant at 407 5th Ave. Sq. He is assisted by Madam DeLeo. They have a neat appearing place and welcome the public to inspect the service and cuisine. Wholesome food at reasonable prices.—Advertisement. You are invited to the Harvest Ball 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 530 10th Ave. No. Mr. Quinn is one of our oldest musicians. He can be reached by phone Hyland 5489. A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Wanted—A Business partner—A Good Chance for a Profitable Investment. Will sell half interest in my Meat Market to a Reliable and Hustling person, who has the cash. Call at Jemison's Meat Market, 629 No. 5th St., Minneapolis. DINNER AND RUMMAGE SALE ST. THOMAS MISSION NOV. 15TH, AT CHURCH 5th Ave. So. bet, 27th and 28th Sts. DINNER SERVED AT 6 P.M. COME ONE. COME ALL! LIBERAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFER. We offer a Combination Subscription to our readers for 1917. We will give you your choice of any Negro NEWSPAPER or MAGAZINE, and THE TWIN CITY STAR, mailed to your address anywhere in the U. S. for THREE DOLLARS. Cash in advance. Get your home paper sent direct to you. Forward all orders to THE TWIN CITY STAR, .... STEWART'S HOTEL FINEST ESTABLISHMENT OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES. Twenty Elegant Steam Heated, Elec- tric Lighted Rooms. Free Bath. Rates Reasonable. Lobby, Reading and Lounging Room, Buffet and Grill Room, Billiard Room, Dining Room, and bath, Private Dining and Recep- tion Room for Ladies. BARBER SHOP IN CONNECTION A LA CARTE MEALS AT ALL HOURS. BEST SERVICE. POPULAR-PRICE LUNCH. From 12 to 3 P. M. REGULAR DINNER 5 to 8 P. M. 5 Courses 35c. J. E. Stewart, Prop. 246-50 FOURTH AVE. SO. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Both Phones. PENTICOSTAL. Peoples Christian Assembly. 1204 Washington Ave. So. Services Sunday—11 A. M. Sunday School—1.30 P. M. Praise Meeting—3 P. M. Preaching—8 P. M. ELDER G. W. MITCHELL, Pastor. Assisted by Mrs. G. W. Mitchell. Comel and Serve the Lord. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 407 5th Ave. So. Morning Service 10:45. Class Meeting 12 M. Sunday School 1 P. M. Evening Service 7:45. Wednesday evening, Prayermeeting 8 o'clock. I. WILBER BESS, PASTOR. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH 1120 Eight St. So., Minneapolis. Service, Sunday 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School 12:30 P. M. B. Y. P. U. Society 6:45 P. M. Prayermeeting Thursday 8 P. M. Rev. D. E. Beasley, Shepherd, 905 Marion St., St. Paul. Phone: Jackson 2079 ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. 7th Ave. North and Hoag St. Rev. M. W. Withers, Pastor, Res. 2406 17 Ave. S. Phone Drexel 600 Regular Services. Preaching: 11 A. M., 8 P. M. Sunday School 12:30 P. M. B Y. P. U. Society 6:45 P. M. Prayer Meeting Wed. 8 P. M. A WELCOME TO ALL. ST. PETER'S A. M. E. CHURCH, 22nd St. Near 10th Ave. So. THOS. B. STOVALL, Pastor. Parsonage 2205 Elliot Ave. N. W. Phone So. 762. Sunday Services, 11:00 A. M. Preamaching 12:30 P. M. Church Class 1:15 P. M. Sunday School 6:45 P. M. Allen C. E. League 8:00 P. M. Preamaching. Prayermeeting every Thursday evening, 8 o'clock. APARTMENT BARGAIN. FOR SALE—Four Flat Apartment Brick building at Sixth Avenue and Aldrich North. Owner about to leave town. Reasonable terms. In- quire 615 Aldrich Avenue North. One room for single person, gentleman preferred. Large room, conveniently arranged for light house- keeping, within walking distance, on car line. Mrs. O. D. Phelps, 119 Western Ave. Phone Hy. 5444. FOR RENT:Three nicely furnished rooms, steam heat and all modern conveniences. For gentlemen only. Mrs. Walter Houston, 1907 4th Ave. South, or call South 6434. A neatly Furnished front room—with heat. One block from car line. Gentleman preferred. Mrs. E. A. Mitchell, 2020 5th Ave. So. Phone So. 117. Modern room, nicely furnished, near car line. Clean and comfortable. Mrs. S. A. Steele, 818 Emerson Ave. No. Phone Hy. 5651. JEMISON'S MEAT MARKET NEWLY OPENED Choice Line of Select Meats, Popular Prices. 629 5TH ST. NO. 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. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR --- W. S CONRAD CO., Distributors NO. 140. E. 6th ST., ST. PAUL. NO. 1. WESTERN AVE., MINN. AMES LODGE NO. 106, I. B. P. O. E. W. Meets in the Knox Bldg. AMES LODGE NO. 106, I. B. P. O. E. W. Meets in the Knox Bldg. 4th St. and 8th Ave. So. the 2nd and 4th Tues- days of each month, at 8:30 P. M.. All Elks in good standing are cordially welcomed. Geo. M. Bryant, E. R. 818 Met. L. Bldg. Wm. R. Morris, Sec'y. welcomed. E. R. t. L. Bldg. Sec'y. The Anchor Hilyard Lodge of Masons meets at the Knox Bldg., in the hall used by the Elks and Pythians. CHOICE CITY AND SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE ON SMALL MONTHLY PAYMENTS. Houses and Flats for Rent. B. M. McDEW, 802 Sykes Block. N. W. Nic. 621 Minneapolis For Rent. W. ock. Minneapolis OSCAR GILBERT PRICE. Real Estate, Insurance and Loans. Choice Property for Sale or Rent. 2814 10th Ave. So. N. W. South 5250 Minneapolis J. M. MORRIS Real Estate Broker Loans Collections 506 BOSTON BLOCK MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Office Phone N. W. Main 625 GALE P. HILYER ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW With Hall and Tantges 722 New York Life Bldg. Minneapolis, Minn. Res. N. W. South 3347 Peterson, The Druggist 1501 Washington Ave. So. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS. He Solicits You Patronage. SPECIAL SAMPLE SHOES. POPULAR PRICED SHOE RE- PAIRING. WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT. Men's Sewed Soles ..... 75c Ladies Sewed Soles ..... 65c Men's Nailed Soles ..... 50 and 60c Rubber Heels, ..... 40c Ladies' and Boys' nailed soles ..... 40c SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1424 Washington Avenue South. DR. W. H. WRIGHT. DENTIST. Phone Nlc. 1963 111 So. 6th St Minneapolis, Minn. Phone Hy. 3605. DR. ELLIS BURTON 715 Sixth Ave. No., Minneapolis, Minn. DENTIST. Graduate Northwestern Dental School of Chicago. THE SPIRELLA CORSET Mrs. Cora Anderson Carr 365 Aurora Ave. N. W. Dale 1345 St. Paul, Minn. CREOLE HAIR SWITCHES and TRANSFORMATIONS MADE TO ORDER. Prices Reasonable. CALL HY. 5528 MRS. LAURA JONES. ARCADIA RESTAURANT 500 FOURTH AVE. SC. W. S. Simmonds, Prop. Sunday Service SPECIAL TURKEY DINNER Beginning 12:30 P. M. FIFTY CENTS CHICKEN DINNER 35 CENTS When in St. Paul, Don't fail to Call at the BROADWAY CAFE 558 BROADWAY Henry Prior, Proprietor Defectiv FINE FAT TURK! A Thanksgiving Prayer LORD, I have complained and been A heedless toller in the ranks And overeager fame to win, But now I offer up my thanks For mercles that have been bestowed Upon me, even though I whined, And now I pause beside the road To recognize that thou art kind. When darkness seemed to shut me in And on me rained the blows of fate And when it seemed I couldn't win I was a thing of rage and hate. The day was dark; the path was long; Life's purpose I misunderstood. Today I see that I was wrong And recognize that thou art good. Because And I wailed And When g And eye I only k But n Lord, o in gr For, blie I see I thank Because I journeyed day by day And knew not where and couldn't see I wailed that I had lost my way And cried, "Thou hast deserted me" When grief was knocking at my heart And tears were streaming from my eyes I only knew I felt the smart, But now I know that thou art wise. Lord, on the road today I pause In gratitude to thee to pray, For, blinded by the world's aplause, I see I should have gone astray. I thank thee for thy watchful care Through conflict and the hours of rest. My consolation in despair Hence be The Gobbleer's Sorrow. Achilles lamented his vulnerable heel. "A tough drumstick doesn't help any," replied the turkey gloomily.—New York Sun. First Turkey-How will you save yourself? Second Turkey-I shall try to get a job as cuckoo in a clock.-New York Sun. CAU OF lieve table whole thin groat daya was The reason we s as w we As an e mean gran need could day y whil or y as o as w attin An know And know warn ing cold beyond there pitch cess tweet night delph CAUSE FOR THANKFULNESS. OF course you who talk of "good old times" do not believe this. You point to the tables of prosperous farmers which "groaned" with good things. Well, the tables did groan on high feasts and holidays, but the rest of the year was often lean living. This, then, gives us our first reason for thankfulness—that we are well fed on common days as well as on holidays and that we do not know actual want. As for clothes, when did woman ever go in such fine array? I mean the average women. Your grandmother's best black silk needed many turnings before it could be discarded, and every day she wore unbecoming prints, while you in your white blouses or your one piece frock may be as charming in morning dress as when you are more formally attired. And comfort? Do you ever know what it is to be cold? And did your grandmother ever know what it was to be really warm? The fireplace in the living room seemed to make even colder the bedrooms which were beyond the radius of heat. And there was ice to break in the pitcher o' mornings and the necessity for a warming pan between the shivery sheets at night.—Temple Bailey in Philadelphia Press. --- age active Page fenceforth shall be — thou knoweth best. —Detroit Free Press. A woman is seated at a table, playing a record player. In the background, a group of men and women are gathered around the table, engaged in conversation and enjoying a meal. Who wouldn't be thankful for a Victrola on Thanksgiving! The Victrola shown in illustration is the Victrola XIV, $150. Other styles $15 to $150. Victors $10 to $100. Easy terms, if desired. ½ Price On Unclaimed Tailored Winter Suits and Overcoats $30.00 Suits or Overcoats $15.00 $35.00 Suits or Overcoats $17.50 BROWN BROS. MERCANTILE CO. Tailors and Furriers. 21 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis. Get Your Baggage Direct from Maker NORTHWESTERN TRUNK CO. Retail Store 248 Nicollet Ave. HOME COOKING- REASONABLE RATES THE ARCADIA 500 Fourth N. W. PHONE MAIN 348 REGULAR DIN W. S. SIM SUNDAY SERVICE TURKEY DINNER 50c- THE ARCADIA RESTAURANT N. W. PHONE MAIN 3487, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. REGULAR DINNER 25 CENTS The Waiters' and Porters' Club GLOVER S 311 HENNEPIN AVE EDDIE BOYD, SECY GLOVER SHULL, PRES. 311 HENNEPIN AVE. MINNEA POLI S EDDIE BOYD, SECY' LEE WHEELER, MANAGER SUCCESSFUL YOUNG BUSINESS MEN. Messrs. Jasper and Hiram Gibbs, sons of Mrs. Ione E. Gibbs, are the proprietors of the J. and H. Wet Wash Laundry. These young men of our race, have made a success in their business, and have, from a small beginning, established one of the leading laundries of this big city. They served the public, delivered the goods and deserved success. If we forget our color, conduct our business along right lines, demand of every one a commercial instead of a charitable consideration, we will be a factor in the business world. SEND US THE NEWS. --- A THE TWIN CITY STAR wouldn't be thankful for Victrola on Thanksgiving! ly enjoys its delightful music and every hostess will love the Victrola help in the entertaining; plendid instrument is something for which to be ! and we'll gladly demonstrate the Victrola and play your favorite ola shown in illustration is the Victrola XIV, $150. Other 100. Victors $10 to $100. Easy terms, if desired. On Unclaimed Tailored and Overcoats Overcoats $15.00 Overcoats $17.50 Four F Thank Dresse Apple Pudding. Nuts and Raia J. O. PETERSON. THE SOUTH SIDE DRUGGIST. J. O. Peterson, the popular druggist at Seven Corners has on file the prescriptions of the Segerstrom Drug Store, which is closed. The record of all Segerstrom prescriptions are at Peterson's and can be filled on request. Mr. Peterson has moved to a temporary building on Cedar Ave., opposite his old store. He will erect a building costing $110,000—in which he will establish the largest drug store in the city, and he will continue to serve his Negro patrons as he has done in the past.—Advertisement. Smoke "SIGHT DRAFT" --- al for ing! hostess will which to be pay your favorite , $150. Other ed. Victor HIS MASTER'S VOICE Four Menus For Thanksgiving Oyster Cocktails. Consomme. Popped Corn. Boast Stuffed Turkey, Brown Gravy. Sweet Potatoes. Boiled Onions. Turnip Croquettes, Cranberry Conserve. Dressed Lettuce. Apple Pudding. Mince Pie. Nuts and Raisins. Fruit. Coffee. Cream of Corn Soup With Popcorn Croutons. Celery Sticks Stuffed With Seasoned Cream Cheese. Roast Turkey, Spiced Cranberries. Parsnip Fritters. Apple, Orange and White Grape Salad. Mince Pie. Dates Stuffed With Nuts. Coffee. Roast Turkey, Granberry Sauce. Boiled Hominy. Escaloped Onions Coleslaw. Pumpkin Pie. Bread and Butter. Fruit. Coffee. Oyster Cocktail. Consomme. Soup Sticks. Olives. Celery. Salted Almonds Roast Turkey, Chestnut Filling, Giblet Gravy. Sweet Potato Puffs. Escaloped Cauliflower. Rolls. Grapefruit Salad. Cheese and Crackers. Pumpkin Pie. Fruit or Maple Mousse. Fruit. Nuts. Raisins. Coffee. After Dinner Mints. Thanksgiving in Venezuela. In a big armchair in a large New York hotel sat a tall, distinguished looking man. "This is the best Thanksgiving I ever had," he said, fairly glowing with contentment. "It makes me think in contrast of the worst I ever spent. I was in La Guayra, Venezuela, sent down by a New York newspaper to wait for a war that never happened. I was forced to spend Thursday there, and the prospect of a dinner at the hotel there was nauseating. I had been there before, and I knew the meal would be odds and ends floating in grease. With such thoughts in my mind I strolled down the main street of the town. Ahead of me I saw a man, tall, thin, unmistakably American. He went into a building. I quickened my pace and found it was the American consulate. I rapped. The gentleman opened the door himself and, seeing I was an American, asked me to come in and have Thanksgiving dinner with him. "The man was Thomas Moffat, then consul. A box from Brooklyn contained turkey, pumpkin ple, slightly the worse for wear, to be sure, and even cranberry sauce."—New York Tribune. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION Handshake MISS HELEN ELISE SMITH Honor Graduate of the Institute of Musical Art, New York and One of the Directors of the Martin-Smith School of Music. Engaged to R. Nathaniel Dett, Director of Vocal Music at the Hampton (Va.) Institute. ```markdown ``` Hampton, Va.—The engagement is announced here of R. N. Nathaniel Dett, director of the Hampton Choral union and director of vocal music at Hampton institute, and Miss Helen Elise Smith, planiste, of New York. Miss Smith is one of the directors of the Martin-Smith School of Music in New York. She holds two diplomas from the Institute of Music Art, of which Walter Damrosch is the director. Miss Smith has appeared with David Mannes and other leading artists. Last May she was one of the five artists presented in the Hampton institute musical festival. She also has the distinction of being the original pianist of the Music Settlement School For Colored People in New York. The genius, being creative, is sufficient unto himself, but the artist is a happy composition of native ability and superior training. Miss Helen Elise Smith is an artist. As a little child she evinced a remarkable aptitude for music and at eleven was regarded a very promising piano student. When her musical education had got beyond the ordinary instructor she easily passed the very rigid entrance requirements for the Institute of Musical Art of New York and after studying there for seven years graduated with honor. Sigismund Stojowski, the favorite pupil of Paderewski, was her piano teacher, and her instructors in harmony, theory and composition are recognized authorities in their particular lines. Mr. H. E. Krehbel, formerly music critic for the New York Tribune, and other well known critics have emphatically expressed their appreciation of her interpretation of difficult compositions. Mr. Dett is a graduate of Oberlin conservatory. He is not only a young pianist who possesses unusual technical ability, but he is also a promising composer, whose work has already commanded the attention and praise of the musical world on account of its originality, its finish and its heart apal. Some of Mr. Dett's best known work includes "Magnolia Suite." "In the Bottoms," "Hampton, My Home by the Sea," "Listen to the Lambs." etc. OHIO BARS PHOTO PLAY. State Supreme Court Decides Against "Birth of a Nation." Columbus, O.-The Ohio supreme court recently upheld the state movie censors in rejecting "The Birth of a Nation" film from the state. The court dismissed the appeal of the Epoch Producing company, producers of the film, on the ground that the Ohio statutes do not provide any manner or method for bringing into the record the censored film. It will be remembered that the successful fight against this photoplay and the other one, "The Nigger," was led early in 1915 by the Hon. Harry C. Smith of Cleveland, editor of the Gazette and father of Ohio's civil rights and anti-lynching laws, which he introduced when a member of the Ohio legislation in 1894 and 1896, respectively. The Booker T. Washington Association. At the recent meeting of the colored employees of the Curtis Publishing company, composing the Booker T. Washington association, in Philadelphia, S. A. Inzier was chosen president. The organization has existed as a temporary body since February. It is now permanently formed and starts out with a membership of sixty-five. Through the influence of the association the employees of other concerns in Philadelphia will unite more closely for mutual association and help in securing better positions and larger wages in the many industrial enterprises both in and out of Philadelphia. In fact, the Booker T. Washington association will act as a clearing house for the race in Philadelphia along industrial lines. Star Pays Tribute to W. P. Graves. The Newport News (Va.) Star in a recent issue pays a fine tribute to the late W. P. Graves, public school teacher and contributor to the Star at Suffolk, Va. The Star emphasizes the fact that Mr. Graves was loyal, prompt and truthful in his business transactions and was the direct cause of much of the Star's success in Suffolk. Gems In Verse OLD FAVORITES. LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE. BY JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY. [Copyright, 1887, 1888, by James Whitcomb RILEY.] ITTLE Orphant Annie's come to our house to stay. An' wash the cups an' saucers up, and brush the crumbs away. An' shoo the chickens off the porch, an' dust the hearth, an' sweep. An' make the fire, an' bake the bread, an' earn her board an' keep. An' all us other children, when the sup- per things is done. We set around the kitchen fire an' has the mostest fun A-list'nin' to the witch tales 'at Annie tells about An' the gobble-uns 'at gits you If you Don't Watch Out! Onc't they was a little boy wouldn't say his prayers, An' when he went to bed at night, away upstairs. His mammy heed him holler, an' his daddy heed him bawl, An' when they turn't the kivvers down he wasn't there at all! An' they seeked him in the rafter room, an' cubby hole an' press. An' seeked him up the chimbly flue, an' ever where, I guess. But all they ever found was thist his pants an' roundabout. An' all us sit it An' one time a little girl 'ud allus laugh and grin An' make fun of ever one an' all her blood an' kin. An' onct' when they was "company," an' was there. She mocked 'em an' shocked 'em an' said she didn't care. She asked she heckled her heels an' turnt to run an' hide They was two great big black things a-standin' by her side. An' they snatched her through the cellin' 'fore knew what she about. An' the gobblebums'll git you If you An' little Orphant Annie says when the blaze is blue An' the lamp wick sputters an' the wind goes woo-oo! An' you hear the crickets quit, an' the moon is gray. An' the lighthearted bugs in dew is all squenched away. You better mind yer parents an' yer teachers fond an' dear, An' churn them 'at loves you an' dry the orphan's tear, An' he' pore an' needy ones 'at clusters all about Er the gobbie-uns 'll git you If you Don't Watch Out! WEIGHING THE BABY. How many pounds does baby weigh? "Baby" who came awhile ago. How many pounds from crowning curl To rosy point of the restless toe? Nobody weighed the baby's smile Or the love that came with the helpless one. Nobody weighed the threads of care From which a human life is spun. Nobody weighed the baby's soul, For here on earth no weights there be That could avail. God only knows its value through eternity. O mother, sing your merry note! O father, laugh, but be kind From baby's eyes look out a soul To be in Eden's light reset! - Ethel Lynn. FROM A CITY GARDEN. I HAVE a garden radiant Within the mollong city's heart, Fairer by far than any haunt Of piping Pan, where fresh springs start, For Love hath made it his, And he the gardener is. II. I have a garden all vine clad That yearns into the upper air, Lifting light fingers to seize the glad Sweet sun and hold him captive there, Imprisoned in bright flowers Against the sunless hours. III. I have a garden full of fern, All feathery with foamy green, In many a nook, from many an urn, It lifts up laughter for a screen To shield my lady sweet From the clamor of the street. IV. I have a garden walled about To hide us from the mad world's din, But, oh, instead of keeping out I long to let the sad world in To share the power Of my quiet healing flowers. Atlantic Constitution. GEMS FROM THE MASTER. But love is blind, and lovers cannot see The pretty follies that themselves commit. The man that bath no music in himself, Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treasures, strategems and spoils. The motions of his spirit are dull as night And his affections dark as Erebus. Let no such man be trusted. Sweet are the uses of adversity. Which, like the tond, ugly and venomous. Wears yet a precious jewel in his head. And this our life, exempt from public haunt. Finds tongues in trees, books in running brooks. Sermons in stones and good in everything. Good wine needs no bush. -William Shakespeare. HELP THE BABIES. GO, little verse and whisper low The deeds of love to do For little children, helpless ones, And little babies too. Go ask for just a little help. A little sympathy. Do it for one of the least of these, And you do it unto me. -J. M. PUBLSHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 305—So. Fifth Street. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Entered in the Post Office at Minneapolis as second class matter. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ..... 1.00 THREE MONTHS ..... .65 Hamlet B. Rowe, Local Agent, ADVERTISING RATES. One Inch—1 Insertion—One Dollar Liberal discount given on 3, 6, 9, Months, or 1 year contracts. 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The Wilson-Van Lear combination, his non-appearance at many meetings on account of illness, the badly managed campaign by the Citizens Mayorality Committee, many unfounded rumors and overestimated press reports made the 2,500 votes for Van Lear. The official terms of both Mayor and Sheriff will expire in 1918—and the election will be held in November 1918. IN THE POLITICAL LIMELIGHT The eyes of America, politically speaking, were on Minnesota. Each party tpected to increase its lead on every return. There were at least 3000 Negro votes cast in the state. What recognition had been given them? Not a state candidate had addressed them. Not a Negro employed by either local or state committee. The financial appropriation to the Negro press was a mere pittance. The meeting they recognized as (Moris and Montgomery's) was an emancipation celebration, chicken-supper afair and a disappointment to the speaker, Mr. Jas. Hale Porter, who came from Chicago. The Twin City Star, because it exposed Mr. Frankson, a Republican, met much opposition and could not get funds for a meeting, until The Hughes Young Men's Club took the matter in hand. Sec'y O. M. Peabody and Mr. Joseph Allen of the Park Board did everything to interest the Negro voters. Editor Smith was often questioned, What is the matter with Frankson? which meant "nothing doing." They had been led to believe that every Negro was for Hughes. (There were many Negro Socialists and Democrats). They said, "The Negro must vote against Wilson." Many did so, but not for Hughes. This is the result of the preferential primary and the next campaign will have another set of managers, who may see the value of organizing the Negro vote, because of the close contest in the Hughes-Wilson campaign. Some day, the stones, which the Republican builders rejected, will be the head-stones of another party's corners. The Young Men's Hughes Club, a Republican organization, came to the front when the older factions could not "get together". Fred Carpenter, "Andy" Rahn, W. W. Heffelfinger, George Ackerson, Guy. Howard and Walter Newton were the moving spirits of this Republican revival. They united the forces and saved 20,000 votes for Hughes in Hennepin County. When they entered the campaign, there was some pain in the Wilson camp. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TRICOH OUR NEW CONGRESSMAN. Hon. Ernest Lundeen, the Republican candidate won in the Congressional race in the 5th District. He will be a valuable addition to the Minnesota delegation. Mr. Lundeen has always shown a friendly attitude to our race and is regarded by many as one of the most progressive young men of the county. He has had much legislative experience, and will be a factor in Congress. A DAMNABLE SITUATION. It is deplorable that the Negro Advisory Committee of the Republican National Committee, could not get together in their initial meeting at New York. They raised so much hell, about the election of a chairman, that Hon. Herbert Parsons, state committeeman, had to preside. The attitude of some of the big Negroes at Chicago, has been openly criticised in our columns, and we are preparing a pamphlet on "The National Convention Negro," which will give the public a reminder of many odious incidents. The "Big" Negroes, should have conferred with each other, at Chicago, when Sen. Borah threw out the plank "Lynching a Federal Crime" as rotten timber for a Republican platform. Thank God! he does not represent the Republican party; nor does the average "Big" office holding Negro represent his race. Both are traitors. Had the Negroes met the Committee in Chicago, they could have had effective organization. But they went home to consult bosses and build fences and then were called to New York to fight, therefore the party gets the vote and had the Republicans won, Negro appointments would have been held up till they "got-together." There are a few, quite a few, honorable men on this committee, but they are in bad company; and are on record as a part of a disgraceful scene. It is an honor not to have been a member of this compact of political assassins. They discussed. Which newspapers were in on the pie? and What leaders (?) should eat of the pork? and other vital issues on patronage. Thieves oftimes fall out on division of booty, but generally have enough honor or fear among themselves not to expose their work. These pirates did not have the cohesiveness of the famous Capt. Kidd's aggregation. Some of them squealed, and we heard it here by mail, hence the world knows. They were desperate—and amid the gloom of forlorn hope and blasted ambition, they poured forth the venom of their spleen. The affair is a scenario for a movie, a la Lime Kiln Club, which should warn those who may follow. It was "pulled off" at the eleventh hour, when they could not be dissolved. They got the cash and can claim that they DELIVERED their respective quota of Negro votes. They know that the organization of that or another advisory committee was impossible, and the condition will remain in status quo. Mr. Hughes lost and they are responsible. Their delay in meeting caused much political indifference in many sections. The press, in many sections, was completely ignored—and there was no interest in the campaign. "They can't vote for Wilson because the inaugurated" segregation of Negro employees "in Federal offices." "The Progressives must come back" since we have Roosevelt with us," (Same set sold out Roosevelt at Chicago 1912). "There are too many new men for the old jobs,' were the facts on which these esteemed attorneys had briefed the case. The situation is critical. It is certain that a Negro would rather hold office under Wilson (they are doing it) than be ELIMINATED from party patronage by selfish leaders, whose actions contributed to their party's defeat. Hon. Frank B. Kellogg referred to the Japanese at the Auditorium meeting on Nov. 4. The Senator-elect is persona non grata with the Japs from the start. Hon. Raymond Robbins handled the Japanese situation very nicely, but Mr. Kellogg may have to eat his words. ADVERTISE HERE — IT PAYS. THE TWIN CITY STAR VIEWS OF WOMEN ON THE FRANCHISE Organization Headed by Mrs. Jeanna Snowden Porter Conduits Enthusiastic Campaign With Votes For Women as Paramount Issue -Platform Calls For Effective Legislation. BY MINNIE M. SCOTT. Chicago.-The Northwestern Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Mrs. J. Snowden Porter, president, has done a noteworthy service in its work to secure the ballot for women. In the campaign just closed the federation adopted and used the following as its platform and plea for fair play: A group of Illinois women, encouraged as they were by the hope of this new emancipation offered to them by their state and realizing the opportunities afforded them in their work of social service through the ballot, are cooperating with their sister workers having the same or partial rights in their effort to make national suffrage a fact, thereby giving to all women the power to use the ballot for the purpose of securing such legislation as will promote the advancement of all citizens of all sections of this country. "Deeds, not words," is a motto much believed in by this group of earnest women, and they set about the work of organizing women of the "old northwest" and the "new northwest" with these ideas in mind at their first annual meeting, held at Wichita, Kan., adopted as their platform of principles, among other planks, a recommendation for a national child labor law and one for universal suffrage, asking the national parties, which intended to make their appeal to the voting contingency for support, to incorporate these principles or their substance in their 1916 platforms. This organization has been carefully watching the situation since that time and analyzing the pledges of the parties and their nominees, especially those of the Democratic and Republican parties, Woodrow Wilson and Charles Evans Hughes. The paramount issue, so far as women are concerned, is universal suffrage, for it will be through this source only that we can hope for such legislation as we have continually asked for, which will bring to us all the other progressive measures along social and economic lines and assure to the home and the community the security and welfare of the people. Universal suffrage will make the child labor law secure. We have worked for, hoped for it a long time. Therefore we want to stand by our own platform and urge all women to cooperate with the "vote for women" movement. Such laws we have also looked forward to as a protection to our children and future men and women and a safeguard to the health and happiness of the breadwinner, but when we analyze this legislation carefully, given us in the eleventh hour, presumably for political purposes, we find little of merit in the giver. America is again in travail, the result of which we are hoping and praying will give birth to national woman suffrage, that new emancipation toward which women have been working and hoping for more than forty years, hoping and working to free themselves from a bondage of inequality. As at the time of the emancipation of the Negro slave, so it is now in the affairs of the nation. Men's hearts are falling them for fear of what is coming upon the republic, whatever they may say to the contrary. They are seeking everywhere for a solution of the problems which are continually confronting them. Wars and rumors of wars, disasters by land and sea, labor complications, the tariff question, many matters of social and economic interest, are constantly engaging the attention of our wisest and most sober statesmen. They invoke the consideration of congress, and still they are far from solution. Our country was never in a more unsettled condition since its discovery than it is at the present time. Wherever women have been given the franchise, either partial or in full home and community conditions have been bettered because laws have been made better and more secure. Yet, as "a little leaven leaventh the whole lump," there must of necessity come a retardation of effect, and we can only hope for universal and steady advancement when all the women in every part of the country shall have the power to express their desire through the ballot. Until then we shall continue to see our country rise and fall, like the ebb and flow of the sea. Four years ago there came to us a new party with a new platform, with new planks, offering us protective child labor laws and woman's suffrage. This party was to woman like the cloud the size of a man's hand. The hope extended then has grown until, like that cloud, it has grown for us to the typical "pillar of fire," leading to the promised day, as our fellow men have extended that franchise. The new planks of 1912 have become the vital issues of the campaign just closed. AT THE CLOSED GATE OF JUSTICE. blow on blow, Betrayed, like him whose woe-dimmed eyes gave bliss, Still must, one succor, those who W. G. D. Re-Elected from 4th Dist. A Democrat and friend of the Negro. Endorsed by The Star and supported by nearly the entire Negro vote of St. Paul. GILLIEAN IN NEW FIELD. Newspaper Reporter Appointed Texas Accept For An Insurance Company. Agent For an Insurance Company. Harrison M. Gillian, who was for many years one of the chief promoters of the Chisolim news service at Denison. Tex., was recently appointed state agent for the Standard Life Insurance company of Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Gillian is one of the most energetic young men in the state and has the capacity and persistence necessary to win success in his new field. Mr. Gillian has' traveled a great deal in the different sections of the state and nation and is well known. As a former official and as a member of the National Negro Press association, Mr. Gillian represents the interest of the association with vigor. He is naturally gifted as a newspaper "booster," and his reports of important happenings among our people are always informing READ THE STAR. IT'S NEWSY 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. J & H Wet J&H WET WASH LAUNDRY J&H J&H WET WASH LAUNDRY 3753-57 CEDAR AVE We maintain that we can wash cheaper and better than the housewife. We make this claim, because we have one of the largest, most modern and sanitary Wet Wash Laun- dries in the United States. OUR PRICE IS 25 POUNDS OF FAMILY WASHING FOR 65 CENTS. CLOTHES WEIGHED VHEN DRY. Our Auto-trucks and wagons deliver Everywhere. CALL SNELLING 1500 DREXEL 1269 Our advice ZUMALWEISS THE BETTER BEER You are sure of appreciation from anyone to whom you recommend it. 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