Twin City Star

DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST. PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY New York.—Public sentiment in favor of even handed legal justice and fair play to all citizens alike, without regard to race or color, is on the increase. Evidence that this statement is true has been shown recently by high authorities in several sections of our country, notably in South Carolina and Kentucky. ective Page JUDGE ROSALSKY'S NOTABLE RULING VICTORY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Man on General Sessions Bench Orda Name of John A. Magee Stricken From Jury List—Most Remarkable Occurrence Known to Jurisprudence In New York. In Kentucky Governor A. O. Stanley not only says that he is against mol JUDGE OTTO A. BOSALSKY. violence, but backs up his words by action. When a mob of white men undertook to lynch a colored man at Murray, Ky., in January Governor Stanley, on being informed of the mob's intention, ordered a special train to convey him to the scene of the mob, and he let it be understood that as governor he would enforce the law. In this city and section of the country the most worthy and manly ruling in a court of justice occurred the third week in January in part five of the court of general sessions, presided over by Judge Otto A. Rosalsky. The court was examining talesmen for jury duty in the case of the People against Nathaniel Motley, accused of the murder of John Press in this city in August, 1916. John A. Magee, one of the talesmen, on being questioned as to his fitness to serve as a juror in the case stated, so it is said, that the best reason he could give for not being competent to serve as a juror in this particular case was his prejudice against the Negro race and that as the defendant belonged to the Negro race he could not serve impartially. Judge Rosalsky was so astonished at such a reply that he ordered Magee's name stricken from the jury list. The court told Magee that, while the white man sits in judgment today on the colored man, one cannot tell but what the colored man might sit in judgment on the white man tomorrow. "I shall order your name dropped from the list," said Judge Rosalsky. "Any man with such views should be disqualified from serving on a jury, for I do not think that any man should sit in judgment on a human being in a case involving his life or property who has such prejudice against a race." Judge Rosalsky's ruling has caused wide comment in legal circles, and among the brightest minds at the New York bar the court's ruling is considered a fair and upright decision. Not only does the court's ruling disqualify John A. Magge from serving on jury, but it is one of the severest blows to race prejudice that has been struck by any judge here for many a day. Many communications lauding Judge Rosalsky for his fairness and strong manhood have been received by the court. My attention was called to the importance to the Negro race of the court's ruling by Attorney J. Frank Wheaton, an able and popular member of the New York bar. Mr. Wheaton says: "Judge Rosalsky's decision will not only go far to create favorable public sentiment for legal justice to my race, but for the members of other races throughout the country as well. DEATH OF BISHOP WALTERS. The funeral services of Bishop Alexander Walters were held in New York City on Tuesday, Feb. 6. He died Feb. 1. He was a Bishop of the A. M. E. Church and a leader for the political and civil rights of his race. He was president of the National Independent Political League, now the Equal Rights League—and was representative of the Negro supporters who elected Pres. Wilson in 1912. During his illness, he was confined in St Lukas Hospital, N. Y., and had been removed to his home while convalescent. Judge Rosalsky's ruling is a splendid sample of what many other fair-minded judges in the courts of this city will do in such cases as they present themselves." Otto A. Rosalsky, judge of the court of general sessions of the county of New York, was born in this city in 1873. He was appointed to the general sessions bench by Governor Higgins in October, 1905, at the age of thirty-three, being the youngest man ever appointed to the position. He is not only a man of fine physique, but of fine mental caller and withal upright and just. He is a graduate of the law school of the New York university. BELIEVES IN EQUAL RIGHTS. William D. Brigham's Remarkable Letter to Race Through the Guardian. Boston. — A remarkable episode in race affairs has taken place here. A practical friend of the race was taken down with pneumonia recently. Editor W. Trotter, as secretary of the Equal Rights league, which is urging the race to hold Douglas centenaries under Equal Rights committees, sent word to the pastors of the various churches of his friend's condition, and prayers were offered in their churches for his recovery. This friend is now recovering and has sent the following letter of sincere gratitude to the Boston Guardian, of which Mr. Trotter is the editor: Dorchester, Mass., Jan. 17, 1917. Dear Friends, I have been during the last four weeks critically ill with pneumonia and walking in "the Valley of the Shadow of Death"—I am glad to say walking in it and not through it—and I am writing these lines to express my deepest gratitude for the prayers offered for me in the colored churches and homes of my friends in Greater Boston. The equation when one has a day and a night nurse, a physician calling two or three times a day, a pneumonia specialist from the city and a tank of oxygen in an adjoining room ready for sudden use. It is difficult to say how much of a recovery is due to human skill and how much to prayer, but I firmly believe that prayers offered by those who have the ear of God affect the eyes and say each live human home and are unknown to the world, but I believe that "prayer moves the hand that moves the world." I suppose those who believe in segregation will agree that prayer is colorless—that there is no such thing as black prayers and white prayers. It is almost worth the effort to be aware of receiving such evidences of love and affection and appreciation as were sent to me and which I was only able to have read to me during the last few days. During my sickness I thought of Tennyson's lines: "And may there be no moaning of the bar When but out to sea." I am glad to have struck some blows for equality and only wish they had been harder. I let each of us be found with his face to the foe, fighting for freedom and equal rights, and then when the last hour comes each one of us will have underneath him the everlasting arms and arms. "I hope to see my Pilot face to face. When I have crossed the bar." May I ask all who were kind enough to remember me to receive this expression of my gratitude in place of a personal acknowledgment. Sincerely, Boston's Douglass Day Celebration. The Douglass citizens' committee met at the Twelfth Street Baptist church, Boston, on Tuesday evening. Jan. 23, and organized an auxiliary committee, which will assist in the arrangement for the Greater Boston celebration on the one hundredth birthday anniversary of Frederick Douglass. Wednesday, Feb. 14. The celebration will be held under the auspices of the Boston branch of the National Equal Rights league. From most every section of the country the league learns that our people are taking an unusual interest in plans for this important coming event and are manifesting gen- uine race pride. Baptists Meet In Washington Feb. 14. The second annual mass meeting of the committee on state of the country. New England Baptist missionary convention, will be held at the Mount Carmel Baptist church, Third and 1 streets, Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 14. There will be morning, afternoon and evening sessions. Dr./W. H. Jernagin, pastor of the Mount Carmel church, will deliver the welcome address at 2 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 14. Dr. W. B. Reed of Hartford, Conn., is chairman of the committee. ADVERTISE HERE, IT PAYS. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR URBAN LEAGUE'S BIG MEETING STUDY OF NEW CONDITIONS National Organization Takes Initiative In Great Work of Social Service. Conference Discusses Method of Adjusting Migrants to New Environments—Exodus Still Continues. New York.—The National League on Urban Conditions Among Colored People held an important conference on the migration of colored people from the south at the Russell Sage foundation building in this city, Friday, Jan. 26. Professor Kelly Miller of Howard university, vice president of the league, presided at the afternoon session and L. Hollingsworth Wood, president of the league, presided at the evening session. Among the speakers were Frederic C. Howe, United States commissioner of immigration; George F. Haynes, executive secretary. National Urban league; John T. Emlen, secretary Armstrong association. Philadelphia; F. J. Triay, J. Jr., special agent Erle railroad; Miss Helen B. Pendleton, assistant secretary Associated Charities, Newark; C. T. Erwin agent Negro Organization society, Virginia; Forrester B. Washington, director Detroit League on Urban Conditions; John J. Murphy, tenement house commissioner, representing Mayor Michel; Oswald Garrison Villard, William H. Baldwin, third, Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, principal Hampton institute; J. H. Butter, assistant secretary Savannah League on Urban Conditions, and others. In presenting a program of work for the Negro in cities Forrester B. Washington of Detroit in part said: "We are aware of the fact that the need for recreational centers is a hundredfold more important in a northern community than in the south, because of the shorter hours of labor in the north and the migrant's absence from the restraining influence of the community that is acquainted with him. With this in view we have organized a league of young men whose duty it is to get among the newcomers and invite them to one of the public school buildings each week to enjoy a pleasant evening with the very best class of people." Dr. Hollis B. Friessel, speaking on "The Negro's Industrial Opportunity," said in part: "Booker Washington said the colored people were the only ones to come to this country by special invitation; that they were our guests. I think that this is true and that for this reason the white people of this country ought especially to look after the colored race. There is another reason for it. Every once in awhile we have commissioners coming from Italy to look after Italians, some one comes from Japan to look after the Japanese, but no one ever comes from the 'dark continent' to look after the representatives of the colored race." On the subject of "The Futility of the 'Strong Arm' Methods to Stop Migration From the South" J. H. Butleg of Savannah, Ga., said: "There is hardly a day that somebody does not write to us asking us how may they go north. The other day a woman whose husband is making $19 per week in the north came to our office for advice as how to get north. I tried to persuade her to return home because of her large family and to wait until spring. She replied that she would rather die than to return to the county in which she lived, one of the worst in Georgia." L. Hollingsworth Wood read a letter from Governor Stanley and requested the body to pass the following resolution: Whereas, Testimony offered at this conference has shown that lynching and fear of mob violence have led to a stimulation of migration, almost depopulating some communities, be it Resolved, That Governor A. O. Stanley of Kentucky be heartily congratulated for his loyalty to his oath of office at great personal risk of saving a Negro prisoner from lynching, the administration of the law from disgrace and the federal court officials from threats of mob violence at Murray, Ky. Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., editor of the Christian Recorder, official organ of the A. M. E. church, said in part: "Colored people do not know their economic power, and the white people will not admit it. When they leave their very moving, although unorganized, proves both to the Negro and to the white man that the Negro is an essential factor in the development of the south. It further proves to the thoughtful Negro, if all of this stir can be made by an unorganized race movement, what can be done by an organ- lzed movement." E. K. Jones, executive secretary of the Urban league, proposed a plan for organizing work in cities throughout the country, such movements to aid the migrating Negroes to adjust themselves to their new environment and in improving the conditions of Negroes in the south. GOVERNOR STANLEY IS FIRM. He Stands For Protection of Every Citizen Beneficial of Color, New York.-John E. Bruce, the well known newspaper man of New York, has received the following letter from Governor A. O. Stanley of Kentucky, which explains itself: "John E. Bruce, New York City: "Dear Sir--Your kind and valued favor of recent date to hand. The constitution and laws of this state were allike ordained for the protection of every citizen in his life, his liberty and his property. No man should be denied their complete enjoyment on account of his wealth or his poverty, his creed or his color. If the law makes no such distinction a moss should not be permitted to do so or to overthrow established institutions, trample the law under foot and to wreak its vengeance according to its prejudice or its wrath. "As long as I am governor of Kentucky I shall continue in the future, as in the past, to see that, so far as it within me lies, the law is rigorously enforced and that no man shall suffer save for crime committed and then only after his guilt has been established by an impartial and authorized tribunal. Yours very truly, CELEBRATION OF DOUGLASS' MEMORY URGED BY LEAGUE Great and vital causes are advanced by honoring the memory of their illicitous exponents. When the work of these moral heroes is yet unfinished or is being undone the present day struggle for humanity is strengthened by public observances of the anniversaries of the ploneers. Such events furnish the occasion to recall the careers and recite the noble utterances of the great advocates of reform and to urge present day devotion to their ideals. The sentimental appeal which goes with the centenary of the birth of a moral leader makes its celebration, if carried on in the spirit of his life work, of telling help to the same cause today. Hence it is that the National Equal Rights league, representing the crusade of colored Americans for rights and liberties still denied, urges the celebration of the centenary of the birth of that greatest of all champions of liberty and of citizenship for colored Americans, Frederick Douglass, all day Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1917. The league advises that these observances be in the name of the equal rights cause and that in every place where colored Americans are numerous an equal rights committee or Equal Rights league be formed to arrange the centenary observance of this great colored champion of equal rights. This is the first great duty of our race collectively in the new year 1917 and is the league's New Year's message to the race. It will inspire our young people with respect for and pride in their racial strain to have brought out the wondrous ability of this man born a slave. It will give courage to our men and women to fight in an organized way color discrimination to learn of the brave stand taken by Douglass on many occasions. It will challenge the conscience of white Americans to know the life struggle and the eloquent plea made by him for justice to his race. Douglas was the great colored abolitionist. An escaped slave, he naturally waged an independent campaign of agitation for the freedom of his own race. The approach of his centenary should be the signal for his people to rally to the standard of a fight of our race for rights denied because of our race. Let there be fitting observances throughout the United States of America of the centenary of Douglass the orator, the abolitionist, the editor, the writer, the statesman, under the auspices of equal rights committees or equal rights leagues and the citizens all day Feb. 14, 1917. Thus will our fight for rights be strengthened in the land which Douglass helped make one of freedom for all. BYRON GUNNER, President, Hillburn, N. Y. WILLIAM MONROE TROTTER, Secretary, 24 Cornhill, Boston. SMOKE "SIGHT DRAFT" THE BEST 5c. CIGAR D. R. H. The Spirit of Freedom. His birthday, Feb. 14, will be observed with fitting ceremony. He was the Moses of his race, and arose from a slaveboy to the ranks of the distinguished Americans. The city of Chester, N. Y., has commemorated his memory with a statue, also that of his faithful co-woker, Harriet Tubman, who should not be forgotten for her untiring efforts for the freedom of her people. The Boston Guardian has published the following data, which was compiled by the noted writer Chas. W. Chestnut. 1817. Frederick Douglass was born at Tuckahoe, near Euston, Talbot county, Maryland. 1825. Was sent to Baltimore to live with a relative of his master. 1825. Was sent to Baltimore to live with a relative of his master. 1833. March—Was sent to St. Michael's Maryland, to live again with his master. 1834. January—Was sent to live with Edward Covey, slave breaker, with whom he spent a year. 1835-36. Hired to Wm. Freeland. Made an unsuccessful attempt to escape from slavery. Was sent to Baltimore to learn the calker's trade. 1838. May—Hired his own time and worked at his trade. September 3 escaped from slavery and went to New York city. Married Miss Anna Murray. Went to New Bedford, Mass. Assumed the name of Frederick Douglass. Attended anti-slavery convention at New Bedford and addressed the meeting. Was employed as agent of the Mass. Anti-Slavery society. 1842. Took part in Rhode Island campaign against Dorr Construction. Lectured on slavery. Moved to Lynn, Mass. 1843. Took part in the famous "One Hundred Conventions," of the New England Anti-Slavery Society. 1844. Lectured with Pillsbury, Foster and others. 1847. Returned to the United States. Moved with his family to Rochester, N. Y. Established the North Star, subsequently re-named Frederick Douglass's paper. Visited John Brown at Springfield, Mass. 1848. Lectured on slavery and woman suffrage. 1850. May 7—Attended meeting of Anti-Slavery Society at New York city, running debate with Capt. Rynders. 1852. Supported the Free Soil party. Elected delegate from Rochester to Free Soil convention at Pittsburgh, Pa. Supported John P. Hale for the Presidency. 1853. Visited Harriet Beecher Stowe at Andover, Mass., with reference to industrial school for Colored youth. 1854. Opposed repeal of Missouri Compromise June 12. Delivered commencement address at Western Reserve College, Hudson, Ohio. 1855. Published "My Bondage and My Freedom." March—Addressed the N. Y. Legislature. 1856. Supported Fremont, candidate of the Republican party. 1859. Visited John Brown at Chambersburg, Pa. May 12.—Went to Canada to avoid arrest for alleged complicity in the John Brown raid. Nov. 12—Sailed from Quebec for England. Lectured and spoke in England and Scotland for six months. 1866. Was active in procuring the franchise for the freedmen. September—Elected delegate from Rochester to National Loyalists' Convention at Philadelphia. 1869. Moved to Washington, D. C. Established the New National Era. 1870. Appointed secretary of the Santo Domingo commission by President Grant. 1872. Appointed councillor of the District of Columbia. Elected Presidential elector of the State of New York and chosen by electoral college to take the vote to Washington. WEDNESDAY EVE. FEBRUARY 28TH, 1917 AT THE UNION TEMPLE HALL YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED ADMISSION 35c. - 506 Boston Block, Minneapolis. Minneapolis, - - Minn NIC. 1873. RAILROAD MEN'S NEWS, Stephen Springer, Milwaukee Depot, Minneapolis. Send your notes to us by Wednesd day A. M. "GET-TO-GETHER" CELEBRATION. By The Sunday Forum. The committee in charge of the "Get-Together" celebration of the Minneapolis Sunday Forum is working earnestly to make the meeting of this year eclipse the success of the initial meeting of last year. The date originally set for Feb. 14th was found to conflict with a meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. and has been cancelled and a date will be announced later. The idea embodied in these meetings is to gather the people in a great body for an exchange of the social amenities, exhibiting in its most cordial way the spirit of unity and cooperation which is the very foundation of the Forum effort. Light refreshments are served free and a program more or less extensive rendered. A number of matrons and a bevy of the young women and girls of the Forum serve on committees which are for the comfort of the Forum guests. There will be no charge for admission. The basement and auditorium of the St. Peter A. M. E. Church will be used and judging by the attendance of last year, will be none too large to accommodate the many who will accept this opportunity to meet old friends and emphasize their sympathy with the Forum effort. Programs with the names of those forming the various committees, and containing advertisements of our business people will be ready for distribution soon. Watch for the date and save this night for the greatest Forum effort of the year. The second trial of W. B. Brown, a Negro accused of the murder of the white foreman of the Midland Linseed Oil Co., is expected to reach the jury on Friday afternoon. The most damaging witness against the defense was a Negro named Brown, who formerly ran a grocery on 6th Ave. No. Atty. B. S. Smith has made a splendid effort for his client. The first trial resulted in a disagreement. The jury found Frank Odenbrect guilty of manslaughter. He killed James L. Gardner, town marshall of Osseo, Minn. Atty. B. S. Smith was the only Negro in the case. He saved his client, who was charged with murder in the first degree, from a life sentence. The penalty imposed was from 5 to 20 years. Atty. B. S. Smith appeared in he district court during past three weeks excepting one day, and has handled both trials of W. B. Brown without assistance. MISS MARSHALL IMPROVING. Miss Sadie Marshall is rapidly improving at the University Hospital. She has been ill several months and was unable to attend the funeral of her father, the late Richard Marshall. She has been employed many years in the office of the Recorder of Deeds and will resume her duties as soon as her health permits. Her many friends will be pleased to know that she is expected home next week. SOME GOOD'PUBLICITY. We have received the "Hotel Dale" booklet, from Proprietor E. W. Dale of Cape May, N. J. It is very elaborate, with exterior and interior views of the hotel, a description of the climate and service, also testimonials of many of our most-prominent characters, and a halftone of Mr. Dale. The seventh summer season of the Hotel Dale will be a repetition of past successes, as the "Guests at Hotel Dale" featured in the leading papers, shows it to be the best hotel for the best people. Editor Smith of The Star, will attend the "Short Course for Editors" at the Minnesota University, Feb. 12-15—also the winter meeting of the Minnesota Editorial Assn., which meets at Hotel St. Paul on Feb. 16-17. PYTHIANS TO GIVE BALL. Pride of Minnesota Lodge, Knights of Fythias, give an Entertainment and Dance at Lane's Hall, on February 12th. Watch for later Announcements. DOUGLASS-LINCOLN. Joint Memorial Exercises. The local branches of The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and The National Equal Rights League will hold joint services in commemorating the Centenary of the birth of Frederick Douglass, and the birth of Abraham Lincoln. Arrangements are being made for a united meeting. Churches, Lodges and all organizations and individuals are requested to co-operate. The event will be held on Feb. 14th, the birthday of Frederick Douglass, Mayor Thos. Van Lear and Dr. S. N. Deinard will speak. The National Equal Rights League was organized by W. Monroe Trotter of Boston, Mass., at St. Peter A. M. E. Church, and is working in harmony with the N. A. A. C. P. LINCOLN-DOUGLASS MEMOR IAL By Baraca Bible Class. By Baraca Bible Class. The Young Men's Baraca Bible Class will celebrate the Lincoln-Douglass Memorial at Bethesda Baptist Church on Sunday, Feb. 11th, at 3 P. M. Mrs. Ione E. Gibbs, one of the leading women of our race, will speak on "Lincoln", Rev. J. M. Henderson, (pastor of St. James A. M. E. Church of St. Paul), an eloquent speaker, will speak on "Fredricker Douglass". The Twin City Treble Cleft Club will sing. The public is invited to attend. Exercises free. Rev. J. M. Moss, president. MRS. SUSAN ELIZABETH GRA- HAM DIED JAN. 28, 1917 Susan Olive Bransen, aged 73 years, was born in Oliv County, Tenn., July 12, 1844. She was converted in, and became a member of the A. M. E. Church at Union City, Tenn., in 1857, and was married to Harrison Graham in 1861. They moved to Missouri in 1880 and raised a family of seven children, coming to Grand Tower, Ill. in 1895, where she lived until her husband's death in 1898. Since then she has resided with her five children.—Mrs. Graham became a member of St. Peter A. M. E. Church of this city, but went to Milwaukee to live with her daughter, Mrs. Shafer. They returned to this city and Mrs. Graham re-wintered with St. Peter Church until her death. Services were conducted by Rev. Stovall on Feb. 1. Mrs. Graham lived to a ripe old age and was a loving mother and a worthy example of Christian womanhood. She leaves many friends to mourn their loss. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. M. M. Shafer of Minneapolis and Mrs. Susie B. Ellis of St. Paul, three sons, James M. and Charles A. of Minneapolis and Wm. H. Graham of Ashland, Wis., also seven grand children and two great grand children. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to our dear friends for the sympathy extended and beautiful floral offerings during the bereavement of our loving mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Graham. Mrs. M. M. Shafer, Mrs. Susie B. Ellis, James W. Chas. A. and Wm. H. Graham. DEATH OF MRS. SIMMS. Mrs. Ida Simms died Monday at City Hospital from asthma. Services were held Thursday at Lawrence's Chapel, attended by many of her old friends, Mr. Jock Simms, her husband was too ill to attend the funeral. She leaves a mother and sister in St. Louis, her birthplace. Rev. Stovall preached an impressive sermon. Her favorite hymn "Hark," the voice of Jesus calling" was fervently sung. Mrs. Fannie Pierce, Mrs. Uptergrove and Miss Essie Mason of St. Peter's Choir and Mr. Eldridge Williams furnished the music. The casket was lavender plush covered, with many floral tributes. Interment at Hillside Cemetery. Miss Addie Minor is quite ill at the City Hospital. Mr. James Toliver of West Central Ave., is convalescent. Mr. and Mrs. Thann Travis of St. Paul attended the Automobile Show here on Wednesday. Mr. John La Coste, who has been residing in Seattle, has returned to his former position as head waiter ta The McGhee Hotel. Mr. "Log" Cooper came from Chicago to work during the carnival. Several waiters from out of town were secured. ADVERTISE HERE - IT RAYS THE DANCE THE TWIN CITY STAR MAYOR VAN LEAR TO SPEAK. Hon. Thos. Van Lear VIRGINIA'S POINT FOR RACE Efforts of the Negotiation Receiving By N. BARN One of the most vital agencies for a cation, business and Virginia is the New cety, of which Mention of the Hamptons. Through the Mayor Van Lear will deliver an address at the Centennary of Frederick Douglass, the noted Abolitionist Statesman and Orator, which will be held on the evening of Feb. 14th in the Assembly Room of the Courthouse. This is the first opportunity for the new Mayor to present his views on questions of vital importance to our race and it is expected that he will be greeted by a large attendance. "The Spirit of Douglass" will be the topic in many Negro churches all over the country on Sunday, Feb. 11th. MISS RHIEVA WASHINGTON ENTERTAINES. Miss Rhieva Washington entertained 40 guests Friday evening, Feb. 2, at a dancing party at her beautiful home, 1500 Penn Ave. N. The affair was in honor of her nineteenth birthday. She was the recipient of many beautiful presents and congratulations. After several hours of dancing and cards, a delightful chafing dish luncheon was served. She was assisted by Mrs. Bessie Powell Johnson of Chicago and Mrs. Hazel Moss. Dancing was resumed until the early morning, when the guests departed voting Miss Rhieva a most interesting and entertaining hostess. Madam Hart, the milliner and hairdresser at 1215 Washington Ave. So., has nicely fitted up her new place and everything is in good shape for the service of her patrons. Mr. John McCoy, the tailor is on the sick list. Mr. Inman Mobley, of Duluth, is a visitor in the city for a few days. Mrs. Kate Smith of 5th Ave. So. is able to be out after several week's illness. Mrs. M. M. Shafer is on the sick list. Owing to the increased cost of publication, we will NOT accept any ads, unless paid in advance. Agents will please act accordingly. 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. A BARGAIN. NEW HOUSE FOR SALE. FIVE ROOMS. MODERN. FULL LOT. NICE GARDEN SPACE. 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Do not delay in sending in your indebtedness for the Twin City Star VIRGINIA'S POTENT AGENCY FOR RACE ADVANCEMENT Efforts of the Negro Organization Society Receiving Hearty Support. By N. BARNETT DODSON. By N. BARNETT DODSON. One of the most helpful and influential agencies for advancement in education, business and social service in Virginia is the Negro Organization society, of which Major Allen Washington of the Hampton institute is president. Through the efforts of this organization and the co-operation of the people of the rural districts the terms of many of the county schools have been lengthened, better prepared teachers secured and better schoolhouses provided. The work of the society is both educational and philanthropic. It has actually taught the people how to help themselves in the matter of guarding against disease, owning their homes and securing funds for longer school terms. During its brief existence of about four years the society has made it possible for the white people of the various communities to see and know more of the handicap under which the colored people labor—their struggles, aspirations and achievements. Thus the two races have come to know each other better, and this has brought about a more friendly feeling between the rural masses of both races in the state. It is the aim of the organization society to have every secret or mutual benefit society or club become members of the one general body, just as the churches of the various religious denominations belong to one general conference, convention or assembly. Upon the same principle as the churches the societies may hold memberships in the organization society without losing their individuality. By this method the spirit of co-operation and mutual helpfulness is felt throughout the state. Besides the efficient leaders among the colored people who are officials and workers in the society, there are many able influential and broadminded white persons who are co-operating heartily in the work. Major Washington was elected to the presidency at the annual meeting of the society held at Roanoke, Va., in November, 1916. He succeeded Dr. Robert R. Moton, who had to decline a re-election on account of his duties as principal of the Tuskegee institute. Major Washington is keeping the work steadily before the people of Virginia and is formulating plans for an effective spring campaign in the state. How to Stop Southern Race Migration. Better educational advantages for the colored children of the rural districts of the south, better pay to wage earners and the wiping out of mob violence will go a long way toward stemming the tide of race migration from that section of our common country. These, with the full exercise of the ballot, according to law, will soon bring about better conditions for both racea. ADVOCATE OF FAIR PLAY. Father Vernimont Lauda World's Editorial on Colored Soldiers. Father Raymond Vernimont, a Roman Catholic priest at Denton, Tex., in a recent article to the New York World under the caption "Justice to the Negro" says: "It is refreshing to see the great change taking place in some leading papers on the Negro question. Your eulogy of the Negro soldier is reproduced in the last issue of the Crisis, page 237. High minded people glory in this forward step. The enemies you make by giving justice to the Negro are few and unworthy of notice. Continue to use your pages for the defense of that long oppressed race. God and man will bless your paper for it." THE NEGRO EDITOR. The Negro editor has to make much of the news he writes. The social clubs, the church, the fraternal organizations, all must feel his guiding hand. He is expected to be in everything and run errands for everyone: send out bills for subscription and have them ignored; do all the lying for harmony's sake, get his dog kicked around, and hold the sack. He is guide, philosopher and friend to those that are in trouble; mentor and admonisher to those that are about to get into trouble. The preacher, the would-be-statesman, the social climber, the dear girls, the wayward boys; he must share all their troubles, he is the confessor, the Negro boomer, and the black goat, the door mat, the rock of refuge, the lazy boy, and the vicarous sacrifice. A Negro editor is the only creature in the wide animal kingdom that needs the wings of a dove, the strength of a lion, the protective odor of a skunk, the smooth crawling belly of the worm of th dust, and the aspirations of a God. The Seattle Seashell. JOHN A. WITHERS, THE FAVORITE EXPRESSMAN. Spring is coming, and if you think of changing homes, see Withers. 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The Negroes should feel grateful indeed that Kentucky can boast of a fair Judge and a fearless Governor. Several improvements have been made at Bethesda Baptist Church. The new concrete steps are a valuable as well as ornamental addition to the building. Rev. Beasley expects a larger attendance this fall and i doing what he can to make Bethesda the most comfortable church among our people. Read the Negro Papers. EYES! Our Expert Optician will gi tion FREE and tell you frankly If you do need glasses he will fit very moderate price. Bring you most maderate.—THE LEADE Nicollet. BUFFET CAFE STREET ANN. of Artical Folk R. N. TRAVIS, Prop. NISHED ROOMS AT ALL HOURS Hotel and Cafe Phone: Cedar 9088 Souvenirs for Ladies every Wednesday afternoon and Evening I. Ave. South & GENTLEMEN from 2 P. M. to 11 P. M. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. INVITED EVERY DAY. If You're in SIOUX FALLS, S. D. You'll find Comfort at WYATTS' ROOMING HOUSE (Exclusively for Colored People.) 229 West 6th St. Barber Shop—Cigars C. 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Jones Passes Away at New Orleans After Six Months' Illness—Was Notable Figure In Religious, Educational and Civic Life of City and State. By V. P. THOMAS. New Orleans. — Mrs. Valena Jones, nee MacArthur, wife of Dr. Robert E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, who died in this city in January, was one of the most widely known Christian women in New Orleans and the south. Mrs. Jones had been ill for the past six months. Although she suffered greatly, she bore it with noble Christian fortitude, exemplifying exalted faith in Jesus Christ. In witness of the warm affection in which the deceased was held beautiful floral offerings in abundance were sent by individuals, churches, clubs and various societies. Mrs. Jones was a zealous church worker, capable as a public schoolteacher, a model and lovable wife, mother and friend. Funeral services were held at Trinity church. It was the largest gathering that has assembled to pay tribute to the memory of any person at New Orleans for many years. Among the noted men who offered touching tributes of respect were Dr. [Image of a woman with short hair and a neutral expression. She is wearing a light-colored dress with a high neckline.] THE LATE MRS. R. E. JONES. J. W. E. Bowen of Gammon Theological seminary, Dr. M. W. Dogan of Wiley university, Professor J. S. Clark of Southern university, Professor J. R. Reynolds of Gilbert academy, Dr. I. G. Peun, secretary, Freedmen's Aid society; Dr. W. H. Logan of Houston, Tex.; District Superintendent Valour Chapman, and the Rev. Alfred Lawless. Bishop Wilbur P. Thirkield of the Methodist Episcopal church made the principal address, which was a touching word picture of how Mrs. Jones had set the example of living for all who would live a right beautiful Christian life and deserve the reward of eternal happiness. These testimonials of the place Mrs Jones held in the hearts of the many people who knew her were tributes to the memory of one who really deserved the acknowledgements from those among whom she lived. Her achievements were of the character that meant more for the foundation of civic life with the home of love and duty to it as its inspiration than all the public achievements in the world without this foundation could deserve. It would be a neglect of fine material and of a fitting opportunity for lessons on the beautiful in womanhood, motherhood and wifeness if a book portraying the model character of this woman is not written and placed for study and contemplation in the homes of the many who need the inspiration that a study of such a life would give. She left in going to her reward two daughters, a son, a mother, a brother and a husband who had done all in his power to prolong her life, though she was sick unto death for months. Without trying or thinking of doing so Mrs. Jones gave living proof that there is much in the Christian faith, much to live for in it, much to depend upon in it, much to draw courage from in it, much to bear and suffer pain in cheerfulness in it and, most of all, much to meet and face death without feeling the sting of it. She proved that with the Christian faith as staff and standard it was not so hard after all to bear the torturing clutches of pain night and day. "My suffering is great, but Christ, my Redeemer, nailed to the cross and hanging from the nails in his hands and feet on Calvary for my redemption and salvation suffered much more than I suffer. I should not complain of my suffering or think that my lot is hard when I know that my Lord was crucified and died on the cross for me. My husband has loved and has helped me with a love that was tender and true from the day he first pledged me he'd love me till today, when with all his sympathy no more he can do for me." ROMAN'S PLEA FOR MANHOOD RIGHTS GOLDEN RULE THE GUIDE Branch of National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Exhibits Spirit of Co-operation and Thrift—Segregation is a Backward Step Teward Slavery. The Louisville (Ky.) branch of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People is exhibiting a fine spirit of thrift and co-operation. For the new year it selected as its first speaker the well known and scholarly advocate of equal legal rights and justice for his race, Dr. C. V. Roman of Nashville, Tenn., whose subject was "Let Us Go Forward," being a plea for a wider vision of man's obligation and duty to his fellow man Dr. Roman in part said: "Concelved in no spirit of racial exclusiveness, fostering no ethnic antag [Image of a man in a suit and tie]. G. V. ROMAN, M. D. onism, but born of the exigency of American environment, the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People has for its object the advancement of colored people by advancing mankind. Prejudice is always narrow, always ignorant, always mean But there are degrees of narrowness ignorance and meanness. In our efforts at racial advancement we have been narrow in that we have thought too exclusively of ourselves. We have been ignorant in that we have been too much influenced by outside opinions—have imitated and sought too much the ideals of others. "Imitation is fattery, but fattery seldom brings either confidence, friendship or respect. We have been mean in that we have continually fought each other. But we have never been narrow enough to want to deny the other fellow the right to live on the earth nor ignorant enough to think we alone have right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness nor mean enough to make race a test for citizenship. "Segregation is one of the oldest weapons in the arsenal of tyranny. It is a backward step toward slavery. Segregation to its victim, 'Thou shalt not go where I object.' Slavery says, 'Thou shalt go where I will.' In fact, segregation is negative slavery. All it needs is a secure footing to become positive." "The fight against segregation is a fight against slavery - that is, according to President Wilson, a fight in the interest of peace, for the president says 'peace is going to come to the world only with liberty.' Conservatism is always forlorned by ominous apprehensions. The request for liberty is always met by the prophecy of disaster. 'All is well; no improvement necessary,' is the cry of success. 'Stand pat' is never the slogan of the man whose corns are being stood on, however much the standpatter may object to moving. "Let us get concrete and take a practical example from real life. practical example from real life. "Mr. A. owns a tract of unoccupied suburban land. Mr. B. owns some sanitary, dilapidated alley property from which he is deriving a handsome revenue. Rev. C is a colored minister interested in the moral and hygienic welfare of his parishioners. He advises them to move out of those undesirable quarters, but is informed that there are no other houses that colored people can rent. Not to be balked, the Rev. C finds Mr. A. and shows him the advantage of putting up rent houses on his unoccupied land. It looks good to Mr. A., and he proceeds to act. Mr. B. hears of it and sets about to keep his tenants. He at once elicits the aid of all the saloon keepers and other merchants profiting by this trade. "Other landlords similarly situated are natural allies. These form a nucleus for an organization 'to prevent Negroes from encroaching upon the residential portion of the city,' etc. Mr. A. is cajoled or browbeaten from his project, or a campaign of segregation is inaugurated under the banner of 'race purity,' and the bar slister is raised against any one who would dare speak of justice, fair play, democracy or humanity when 'white supremacy is at stake.' February 12. This Day America Celebrates Lincoln's Birthday 1809 ... 1917 Lincoln In a Historic Minute Lincoln In a Historic Minute In "Reminiscences of a Wartime Statesman and Diplomat" Frederick K. Seward, son of Lincoln's secretary of state, wrote: "Thursday, Jan. 1, 1863, was marked by an event that will always be memorable in history. Slaves in all the regions remaining in rebellion were to be on that day declared entitled to freedom. The emancipation proclamation had been duly prepared at the state department and was ready for President Lincoln's signature. "At noon, accompanying my father, I carried the broad parchment in a large portfolio under my arm. We, threading our way through the throng in the identity of the White House, went upstairs to the president's room, where Mr. Lincoln speedily joined us. The broad sheet was spread open before him on the cabinet table. Mr. Lincoln dipped his pen in the ink and then, holding it a moment above the sheet, seemed to hesitate. Looking around, he said: "I never in my life felt more certain that I was doing right than I do in signing this paper. But I have been receiving calls and shaking hands since 9 o'clock this morning till my arm is stiff and numb. Now, this signature is one that will be closely examined, and if they find my hand trembled they will say, "He had some compunctions." But anyway it is going to be done." "So saying he slowly and carefully wrote his name at the bottom of the proclamation. The signature proved to be unusually clear, bold and firm even for him, and a laugh followed at his apprehension. My father after appending his own name and causing the great seal to be affixed had the important document placed among the archives. Copies were at once given to the press." The Gettysburg Speech Mr. Lincoln was not the "orator of the day" upon the occasion of the dedication of the soldiers' cemetery at Gettysburg. That honor belonged to Edward Everett, who fulfilled his duties there by delivering one of his elaborate orations that kept him on his feet for more than two hours. It is said to have been a splendid oration, and yet it is clean forgotten, while Lincoln's little speech, prepared on his knee as he was travelling in the cars to Gettysburg, is known all over the world. Lincoln and the Convict. During President Lincoln's first visit to a state penitentiary an old inmate, looking out through the bars, remarked: "Well, Mr. Lincoln, you and I ought to be well posted on prisons. We've seen all there are in the country." "Why, this is the first one I ever visited," replied the chief executive, somewhat astonished. "Yes," was the reply, "but I've been in all the rest."-Argonaut. A Tribute to Lincoln AND so they buried Lincoln? Strange and vain! Has any creature thought of Lincoln hid In any vault, 'neath any coffin lid, In all the years since that wild spring of pain? 'TIS false—he never in the grave hath lain. You could not bury him although you slid Upon his clay the Cheops pyramid Or heaped it with the Rocky mountain chain. THEY slew themselves; they but set Lincoln free. In all the earth his great heart beats as strong, Shall beat while pulses throb to chivalry And burn with hate of tyranny and wrong. Whoever will may find him anywhere Save in the tomb—not there, he is not there. --James T. Mackay in Century Magazine. ```markdown ``` Lincoln THERE is a gulp in my throat when I dream of that weary, misunderstood, but patient and humble peacemaker who held the scales between the millions of my own countrymen shooting and stabbing one another to death fifty years ago. No other man can be quite like him to me. He remains my master of men, as Lee is my ideal of the Happy Warrior. I understand the grim humor in his sad eyes. I love that lined face, cut from the granite of self control; that tamed volcano face, seamed and scarred by the lava of his trials and his fears. I can see how the illuminating and conciliatory anecdotes were his relief from the pain of an aching heart. My muscles harden and my nerves tingle as I recall the puppet politicians and fancy self advertising warriors who crucified him slowly. 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I denounce as a crime against the country the effort by any section of our people, of whatever origin to perpetuate racial divisions in this country—Theodore Rosevelt, in Metropolitan, Dec. 1916. OUR DUTY. Woodrow Wilson is our president, and every loyal American must support him. If there be war, the Negro will be as usual, among the first to offer his services for the defense of his country. Since Mayor Van Lear presented his views on the President's attitude, the paid press has tried to prove him unpatriotic. They have failed. It is an attempt to "rock the boat." Mayor Van Lear is a Spanish War Veteran and is entitled to his opinion as well as the G. A. R. He knows that the war of 1898 was a plot of political assassins. Men in editorial sanctums may bring about war, but they have never been known to win a battle. Such men as Van Lear are needed. He has the courage of his convictions, and belongs to that memorable line of undaunted reformers, who proved that one in the right will become a majority. The article "Our Duty" republished from last week has met some criticism by some Negroes. They feel that; there is not a redeeming spark of manhood in the president. They have the same love for him that the Colonists had for King Geo. III. That is natural and it is also the reason, why the Star does not use the term "Stand by the president." The Negro will stand by the United States under the Stars and Stripes, and therefore must support the president as a matter of duty rather than choice. It is for love for their country, which they hope will soon give them their civil rights guaranteed under its constitution; because it is their birthplace, where they have endured every suffering and hope to enjoy every blessing. So far as Mr. Wilson personally is concerned—to stand by him means to endorse his damnable discriminations against the Negro. There is not a Negro, with an ounce of manhood, who would shoulder a gun to support Mr. Wilson and it is certain that Mr. Wilson will never be expected to do as did Gov. Stanley of Kentucky, i. e. risk his life to save a Negro. It is nevertheless true, that conditions compel us to respect Mr. Wilson only by virtue of his position, when we would rather love him for his personality. Pres. Wilson is to the Negro what President Lincoln was not. The high cost of living is a blessing in disguise to many of our people. It is a lesson in economy taught by experience to be practiced with efficiency. They have too often, accepted the luxuries and rejected the necessities. The tables are turned and instead of idolizing the vanities of an existence, they must idealize the realities of life. Put more brains in your business, and you can and will overcome the adversities, that beset you in every walk of life. Read the Negro Papers. DUNBAR'S MOTHER SPEAKS. Tells Washington, Audience of Strug- gles and Successes of Famous Poet gles and Successes of Famous Post. Washington.-Mrs. Matilda S. Dunbar of Dayton, O., mother of Paul Laurence Dunbar, the famous colored poet, was greeted at Lincoln Temple Congregational church, Eleventh and R streets, northwest, by an audience that packed that edifice to the doors. In simple language and a quiet eloquence and unaffected humor that held the interest of all to the end Mrs. Dunbar told the life story of her beloved boy, reciting step by step his rise from the post of elevator conductor in a Dayton office building to the honored estate of poet, author, playwright and composer of lyrics for operas. Young Dunbar made many stanch friends, but it appears that three of them, William Dean Howells, Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington, stood out prominently as the men who helped him most signally at critical stages of his struggle upward. The poet, still a young man, died of tuberculosis a few years ago at his home in Dayton. For quite a period he was a resident of Washington and was employed at the Congressional library. While on her present visit here Mrs. Dunbar attended the dedication ceremonies of the Dunbar High school, named in honor of her son, and of which fact she is pardonably proud. She goes from here for a visit to relatives in Chicago, and as a tribute of respect and courtesy the District of Columbia Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, under the auspices of which she spoke Tuesday night, handed her a purse of $20 to help to defray the expense of the trip. Mrs. Dunbar was felicitously introduced to the audience by Miss Marie A. D. Madre, president of the Colored Women's federation, who, mindful of the fact that many white persons were present, referred gracefully to the universality of Dunbar's productions. He was not a poet of the colored people nor of the white people. He was the poet of all the people, of all humanity, and his sentiments that built larger and nobler lives will endure for all eternity. A notable feature of the meeting was the appearance and address of Sergeant Dally Farrior, a battle scarred veteran of the Tenth cavalry, United States army, one of the few survivors of the historic massacre at Carrizal, where several troops of the cavalry, under the gallant Captain Boyd, met practical annihilation at the hands of ambushed Mexicans. Sergeant Farrior gave a graphic recital of the terrible story and how he and a few straggling comrades managed after days to reach their friends at the American line in Texas. His shattered wrist gave mute but convincing testimony of his active participation in that memorable fight. He has been appointed to a position in the war department in this city. This was his first public speech. He acquitted himself admirably. Others who spoke were LaVant Dodge, professor emeritus of Greek and science, Berea college, Kentucky, junior vice commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic; Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, secretary of the District federation; George Topham, George Little, Mrs. Holland Powell, who presented the purse to Mrs. Dunbar in the name of the federation; Rev. Holland Powell and Rev. C. H. Steepteau Music, including the sextet from "Lucia," was rendered by the choir of Asbury M. E. church, led by R. W. Johnson, with Mrs Essie Jarvis at the plano. The meeting of the federation was held with the Bethel Literary and Historical association by courtesy of A. S. Pinkett, president of the literary association, who opened the proceedings and presented Miss Marie A. D. Madre as mistress of ceremonies for the evening. Lynching Record In the United States The National Association For the Advancement of Colored People shows the negligence of officers of the law who fail to carry out their sworn duty in protecting persons charged with crime from mob violence. Under the heading "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness," on our own side of the border, among the colored citizens, the association shows that for the past thirty years there have been an average of ninety-two colored persons lynched or hanged without the semblance of a trial to prove their innocence or guilt. Business Thrift of Race In Chicago. The latest reports on the number of business enterprises among our people in Chicago show that the number has increased from 400 to 731 since 1914. In many other large cities of the country similar progress is noted in the business and professional activities of the race. ENCOURAGE THE YOUNG PEOPLE. Encourage the young people, who are interested in church and social work. They need the advice and assistance of those, who are older and more experienced. Instead of such being the case; it is often that rivalry and agitation results, when the young people make a better showing than the older element. A Negro newspaper is a good medium for the personal advertisements of many, who never subscribe for it. Usually, those who fail to support Negro newspapers are often first to need them. SEND US THE NEWS. THE TWIN CITY STAR HAMPTON PRIZE WINNERS. Mise Myrtle McLeod Leads Tric In Public Speaking Content Public Speaking Contest. Myrtle Elosse McLeod of Cocoonat Grove, Fla., won the first prize in the recent public speaking contest which was held at Hampton institute under the auspices of Miss Mary W. Nettleton and Professor W. T. B. Williams, who for several years have offered prizes to encourage students in the art of effective public speaking: "The Feziwiig Ball," from Dickens, was the selection chosen by Myrtle McLeod. The other winners were Fred D. Lawson of Roanoke, Va., and Column bus K. Simango of Mount Silinda Mission, Melsetter, Africa. For the first time a girl has won a prize in the Hampton speaking contest. It is therefore interesting to know more about this promising student. Myrtle McLeed was born on Dec. 23, 1894, and at nineteen, after ten years of training in the ungraded public schools, entered Hampton institute. Since her arrival on the Lower Peninsula of Virginia in September, 1914. COLUMBUS K. SIMANGO, MISS MYRTLE E. M'LEOD AND FREDERICK D. LAWSON. COLUMBUS K. SIMANGO, MISS MYLETTE R. M'LEED AND FREDERICK D. LAWSON. this young woman has made an excellent record in all departments of the Hampton school. Fred D. Lawson entered Hampton institute on Sept. 25, 1911, at the age of seventeen. He began in the lowest class of the night school and is now a member of the senior class. Lawson played on the Hampton institute football team of 1916. Columbus K. Simango, a product of the Mount Silinda Mission school in southern Rhodesia, entered Hampton in May, 1915, and has been making a creditable record in his academic studies and in his industrial work. Simango recently spoke before the Congregational convention which met in Toledo, O. CONFERENCE ON MIGRATION Urban League In Resolutions Outlines Plan to Meet New Conditions. Resolutions on the Negro northward migration of 1916-17 passed at the conference on Negro migration held under the auspices of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes at the Russell Sage Foundation building, New York, Jan. 26, were the following: This conference, on Negro migration, assembled under the auspices of the National Negroes on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, wishes to go on record as believing— (1) That this is the time of all times for Negroes of the south and whites of the south to arrive at a better understanding of each other and of the value of the two races to each other. (2) That the Negroes' industrial opportunities in the north are unusual; that northern employers are securing and can secure Negro labor, dependable loyaligrant orion labor; that this labor should not be abused or exploited, but should be cared for as well as any other labor. (3) That, although thousands of Negroes in excess of the normal migration have left the south since April, 1916, and more are to follow, still the great mass of the Negro population of the United States will remain in the southland; therefore, be it Resolved, first, in the south. That wherever possible, whether in the city or rural community, organizations be formed with the following purposes: (a) To foster good feeling between the two races. (b) To study the health, school and work needs of the Negro population. (c) To develop agencies and stimulate activities to meet those needs. (d) By training and health protection to increase the industrial efficiency of Negroes and to encourage a fairer attitude toward Negro labor, especially in regard to hours, condition, regularity of work, status of wages. (e) To increase the respect for law and the orderly administration of justice. Resolved, second, in the north. That similar organizations be formed or existing organizations urged to take action which, in addition to the purposes already mentioned, shall seek to instruct the Negro migrant to the dress, habits and methods of living necessary to withstand the rigors of the northern climate. (b) As to the efficiency, regularity and administration demanded of workers in the north. (c) As to the danger of dealing or going with unscrupulous or vicious persons and of frequent questionable resorts. (d) As to the opportunities offered by the towns and cities of the north in schools, hospitals, police protection and employment. (e) As to facilities offered by the church, F. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. and other organizations. Progress of a West Virginia School. The West-Virginia Collegiate institute at Institute, W. Va., has a larger enrollment of students than at any other time during its existence. It is believed that this increase in numbers is due principally to the raising of the grade of the school to college rank. Professor Byrd-Prillerman is the president of the institution. He is one of the most capable and popular educators in the state. Under his administration the institute has made great progress. SIX GOOD REASONS Why You Should Join The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. 1 It teaches that race prejudice is the most evil thing in the world today and that "Jim Crow" cars, race accorded all their social, civil and political rights and will receive exact justice in all the relations of segregation, anti-intermarriage laws and all other manifestations of it are unchristian and cruel efforts of the stronger to oppress the weaker. 2 It combats in the courts, state legislatures, the Halls of Congress, the government departments and everywhere the spirit of persecution against the Colored People which grows out of race prejudice. 3 It aims to bring about such a healthy public sentiment in this land that Colored People will be accorded all their social, civil and political rights and will receive exact justice in all the relations of life. 4 It believes in and teaches the doctrine of the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man, and the equality of all races in our American civilization. 5 It aims to uphold the honor of our women by opposing the passage of anti-race inter-marriage laws. 6 It is composed of members of both races and sexes on terms of complete equality and as brothers and sisters in this holy cause of freedom An Appeal for Funds. 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