Twin City Star

MINNEAPOLIS THE TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY VOL. 7 Single Copies 5 Cents BY MRS. S. C. FERNANDIS. Baltimore. The work of the Women's Co-operative Civic league, as carried on through its committees in this city, embraces the activity of the home gardens committee, of which Mrs. J. Logan Jenkins is chairman. This committee, as in former years, has been active in the past year in developing the idea of the "city beautiful" through the encouragement of the cultivation of back yard gardens and window boxes. Mrs. Hannah Free by her zealous personal work awakened a great deal of interest in her own neighborhood, and the outcome of her activity was the awarding of several prizes for window boxes. A milk propaganda has been in an interesting state of development for the past few months. Mrs. Johnson, chairman of our milk committee, has endeavored to keep in close touch with all that has been developed by the milk committee of the Women's Civic league. Now that a milk ordinance has been introduced and promises to be a great sanitary benefit a campaign of education will be waged. At one of our meetings one of the public schoolteachers told of the need for penny luncheons in the public schools. To start these luncheons has been one of the long cherished plans of the education committee of the Women's Civic league. When the idea of enlarging the scope of the luncheon, which has been carried on at the day nursery, by transferring it to the neighborhood public school, the education ERNEST T. ATWELL. Native of New York, Who Occupies a Position of Much Responsibility and Great Importance at the Tuskegee (Ala.) Institute, Gives His Mother Credit For His Success In Life. J. M. WOOD Tuskegee Institute, Ala.—Among the great company of energetic officials, teachers and assistants in various capacities at the Tuskegee Institute Ernest T. Atwell occupies a unique place. He is the purchasing agent for the school, and in this capacity he comes in contact with many of the foremost business men of both races throughout the country. In an address at the session of the National Negro Business league held at Kansas City, Mo., in August, 1916, Mr. Atwell stated that his purchases and sales for the Tuskegee institute amounted to more than $700,000 annually. There is perhaps no other member of the race and but few of any other race in the nation who purchases such large quantities of supplies and in such variety as to character and kind. Mr. Atwell's purchases cover the requirements for over nineteen mechanical industries—farms, cremery and agricultural activities, domestic science, sewing, millinery and girls' industries, a hospital and a large general store doing $100,000 worth of business annually. In addition to these activities, he is responsible for the daily feeding of 1,500 persons enrolled as students and employees at the Tuskegee institute. The rise and success of this young man make an interesting story, and his life should be an inspiration to others of his race. Graduating from school, his first employment was with the late Collis P. Huntington. This followed his graduation from the public schools of New York. While thus employed he took a course in shorthand at the Y. M. C. A. at night. All of this was preparing him for his present position. After the death of Mr. Huntington, Mr. Atwell having served eight years in the employ of the Southern Pacific company, he responded to a call from Tuskegee to accept a position as stenographer to the business agent. While he was stenographer he studied the business, and when death claimed the business agent the position was given to the stenographer, because he had prepared himself and had proved his ability to fill the position. His over sixteen years of continuous service at Tuskegee—working in close daily touch with the late Booker T. Washington during his active life, Secretary Emmett J. Scott and Dr. Robert R. Moton—have made him a well-posted man, not alone in commercial and merchandising matters, but on public questions affecting the race. He is also the president of the Alabama State Negro Business league. Mr. Atwell is a native of New York city, in which he has a host of friends. His father served as rector of St. Philips P. E. church; his mother is now living at Tuskegee, where she enjoys the association of her son, whose aim is to make his mother happy. His standing in the south among his own people and others is admirable. For his success in life he gives his mother, who is a woman of unusual educational and social qualifications, great credit. Baptists to Meet In Portsmouth, Va. The meeting of the General Baptist Association of Virginia is always an event of much importance to members of the denomination and the public generally throughout the state. Among the white people of a religious turn of mind in whatever place the association assembles there is shown a Christian courtesay that makes one feel that he is in the house of his friends. The annual session of the association this year will be held in the Zion Baptist church, Portsmouth, Va., Rev. Dr. J. M. Armstead, pastor, from May 9 to 12, inclusive. POTENT SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY MANY 1MPROVEMENTS MADE President of Thrifty Organization of Women Tells an Interesting Story of What Has Been Accomplished Through Co-operative Effort—Opens Beautiful City Garden. New neighborhoods have been reached during the past year, and a larger number of prizes than ever before has been awarded. A public meeting has been held, and the story of the "city beautiful" has been carried to new groups. The whole league, with a number of friends and well wishers, joined the home gardens committee last May to make the flower mart at Perkins square one of our most satisfactory achievements. The beautifully decorated square, the crowds of patrons and the perfect order withal made it one of the most successful demonstrations of the work of the league. Co-operating with Mrs. Derringer of the Women's Civic league, the league has established at Carey and Winchester streets a city garden, the first in a neighborhood among our people, which must now be developed and enlarged MRS. S. C. FERNANDIS. by our home gardens committee. City tree planting has also been encouraged by the home gardens committee, and in its program at a public meeting held at Payne Memorial church much stress was laid upon this phase of city planning. The refuse disposal committee, under the leadership of Mrs. J. Creditt-Jones, held one of the most interesting meetings of the year at Sharon Baptist church. It has carried on its campaign for clean, healthy premises in a spirit of co-operation with the municipality. When the mayor of Baltimore instituted a campaign for a cleaner and a more healthful city he was strongly aided by the Women's Co-operative Civic league. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. APRIL 14 1917. committee gave its full co-operation. Under the direction of Mrs. C. L. Davis funds to open a penny luncheon in school 107 have been secured. OFFERS SCHOOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS TO NAT Another of the cherished plans of the league has been the organization of clean city clubs in the schools. Within the past few months Mrs. R. G. Chisell, with a very ardent and efficient club of coworkers and in co-operation with Miss O'Nell of the Women's Civic league, has organized clubs in schools 107, 112, 113 and 116. The executive family consists of Mrs. M. A. Hawkins, vice president: Mrs. B. K. Hurst, treasurer, and Miss Fannie Hayes, secretary. BIG BROTHER MOVEMENT. Effort to Save Erring Boys Aided by New York Clergymen. New York.—At the morning services the pastors of twenty-four churches and missions in this city on Sunday, March 25, made an appeal for men to become interested in boys and assist in reducing the number of arrignments in the children's court this year. The parents' responsibilities were clearly shown by the pastors in their sermons. An active big brother was present at each church and told how efforts are being made to bring an arring child in frequent association with successful men whose moral characters are above reproach. They showed how this movement had caused many boys who were on the border line of entering criminal careers because of bad associates and environments to become useful and respectable citizens. In the afternoon a public meeting was held in St. James' Presbyterian church, West One Hundred and Thirty-seventh street, at which time the present problems of boys was interestingly portrayed in addresses made by Messrs. Junius M. Green, president of the Brotherhood of St. James' church; Lester H. Cee, boys' secretary of the New York City Sunday School association; Eugene Kinckle Jones, executive secretary of the National Urban league; James H. Anderson, editor of the Amsterdam News; Jacob Theoald, principal of public school No. 80, Manhattan; Captain James J. Ward, in command of the Thirty-eighth prescinct, and Charles O'Rourke, attendance officer for the Harlem school district. As Emnest K. Counter was called to Easton, Pa., on account of an important business engagement, the speaker of the afternoon was Rowland C. Sheldon, general secretary of the Big Brother movement. Captain Ward stated he had just appointed Patrolman Samuel J. Battle, who was the presiding officer at this meeting, as one of the two "crime prevention officers." Mr. Battle will co-operate with the Big Brother movement and other local welfare organizations. The soloists were Messrs. William D. Hill and Andrew Pendleton, while Miss Patricia Ferguson, and Mrs. F. M. Hyder were the accompanists. Secretary Thomas E. Taylor of the Y. M. C. A. led the choral singing. Charles C. Allison, Jr., secretary of the Colored Big Brothers, with offices at 2303 Seventh avenue, stated other public meetings will be held in the fall. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS. Leaders of Great Religious Gathering Ann Branigan For Annual Meeting Are Preparing For Annual Meeting. The leaders in the work of the Sunday school congress have mapped out an extensive and interesting program for the annual meeting to be held at Nashville, Tenn., from Wednesday, June 13, to the 18th, inclusive. Secretary Henry Allen Boyd, who returned to Nashville the last of March from a lengthy tour in the interest of the congress, was warmly received by the Sunday school and other religious workers in every city and town which he visited. Mr. Boyd's theme for all of the addresses which he delivered on his tour was "Front Line Sunday Schools and How to Make Them." The Nashville convention is expected to surpass in point of attendance and actual results obtained any previous gathering of the congress since it was organized ten years ago. Sunday schools in all sections of the country hold membership in the congress. Manhood Rights and Race Migration. The migration of colored people from the south by the hundreds and thousands continues. Back of the many causes given for this great exodus of our people from the south is more than a mere desire for higher wages. The younger element of the race will not stand for the withholding of the ballot from those entitled to it; hence they are going where they can vote their convictions like other citizens of this country without being molested The Largest Painting. the largest painting, exclusive of frescoes and panoramas. It is Tintoretto's "Paralise." It is hung in the grand salon of the doge's palace at Venice and is eighty-four feet wide and thirty-four feet high. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. OFFERS SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS TO NATION President Shepard of National Training School Pledges Support Dr. James E. Shepard, president of the National Training school, Durham, N.C., sent the following telegram to President Wilson on Monday, April 2: President Woodrow Wilson, Executive Mansion, Washington, D.C. In every national crisis the Negro has been loyal to the flag. The first to shed his blood for American independence, he has played a gallant part in every subsequent war. His loyalty, patriotism and bravery cannot be questioned. Pledging the government hearty co-operation in every emergency, the National Training school offers its grounds and buildings as a training center. JAMES B. SHEPARD, President National Training School, Durham, N. C. FINANCIAL BOARD TO MEET. Report of Secretary J. R. Hawkins Awaited With Much Interest. The annual meeting of the financial board of the A. M. E. church will be held at the headquarters of the department, 1541 Fourteenth street, northwest, Washington, on Wednesday, April 18. Reports will be made of the moneys collected and expended during the past fiscal year. The funds passing through this department are known as "dollar money" and are used for the maintenance of retired ministers and for orphans and in furthering the educational work of the denomination, church extension and general church expenses. Professor John R. Hawkins, one of the most prominent laymen in the denomination, has filled the post of financial secretary for the past five years His work there is regarded as one of high efficiency. Bishop Benjamin F. Lee is chairman of the financial board and will preside at the coming meeting. Secretary John R. Hawkins' report, which is always clear and concise, is awaited with much interest. MEETING OF PHYSICIANS Georgia State Organization Holds Session in Savannah May 15. The big event for the colored citizens of Savannah, Ga., the third week in May will be the meeting of the Georgia state convention of physicians. The sessions of the convention will be held in the St. Philip A. M. E. church, of which the Rev. Dr. R. V. Branch is pastor. A large number of delegates and visitors are expected, and Savannah folks will put on their best clothes and extend the generous hospitality for which they are noted to all who may attend this important convention of our professional advisers and prescribers to our physical ills. The local committee of arrangements is headed by Dr. W. A. Harris, president of the local medical association. The committee's program of social entertainment includes a boat ride, reception and several dinners to be given by individuals in honor of the physicians and their friends. The meeting on Tuesday evening. May 15, will be held in the First African Baptist church, of which Dr. T. J. Goodall is pastor. In the absence of President A. M. Miller, M. D., the convention will be presided over by the first vice president, Dr. N. W. Este of Hawkville, Ga. The association has in its membership a number of physicians who have rendered valuable services to the race for many years. Savannah will give the convention a warm welcome and extends to its members in advance the freedom of the city. Dr. R. H. Carter of Atlanta is secretary of the convention. RESOLUTIONS OF REGRET. Howard University Feels Its Loss In Death of Bishop Walters. The board of trustees of Howard university in Washington has adopted the following resolutions on the death of Bishop Alexander Walters, who was a member of the board: Whereas, The board of trustees of Howard university has learned with the deepest regret of the death at his home in New York city of Bishop Alexander Walters of the African Methodist Episcopal church, a valued member of this board and a frequent and powerful factor in the educational and religious life of the nation Therefore, be it resolved, That in his passing away this university has lost his valued services and counsel, the nation an aggressive and forceful Christian leader and the church a successful and self-sacrificing minister and officer That the copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the board, that a copy be sent to his bereaved family and, further, that a copy be given to the press. Nature Outdistanced. Judge—The prisoner claims that he tooted his horn before he ran over you. Complaintant (much damaged)—Maybe he did, your honor, but what good is that when a car is traveling faster than sound?—Exchange. The reformatory school system originated in France and was adopted in England in 1870. NEW MOVEMENT FOR EDUCATION Lofty Purpose of the Durham Commission Stated. HOW THE IDEA ORIGINATED Promoters of Conference on Education Held at the National Training School, Dunham, N. C., in 1916 Outline Plan For a Thorough Survey and Study of Secondary Schools. New York.-At a meeting held on March 28 at 70 Fifth avenue in this city a commission was organized to be known as the Durham Commission to Study the American Negro. This meeting grew out of the educational conference called by Dr. J. E. Shepard and held at the National Training school, Durham, N. C., from Nov. 21 to 24, 1916. It seemed to the many persons of prominence who attended this conference that it would be too bad to have the matter end simply with information and resolutions. They determined, therefore, to appoint a permanent commission to study present conditions in Negro education. Many were aware that similar studies had been made in the past and that at present certain investigations were being prosecuted, but they learned with regret that in the present investigations white investigators were concerned and that colored men of knowledge and with deep interest in the subject had been carefully excluded from all participation. It seemed absolutely certain that no real study of the American Negro could take place without the participation of competent Negroes, since they possess knowledge and have access to sources of knowledge of their own race which no others could command. A commission was therefore appointed to begin the work of research under the chairmanship of Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, editor of the Crisis Magazine and former director of the social studies made for fourteen years at Atlanta university. Dr. James E. Shepard, president of the National Training school, undertook the difficult task of raising funds for the commission. The commission met in New York with the chairman, Dr. Shepard, presiding; Mr. William G. Pearson of the Durham public schools, President W. J. Hale of the Tennessee Normal school, Mr. J. A. Cotton of the Henderson (N. C.) institute and President W. S. Scarborough of Wilberforce university present. President Rendell of Lincoln university and Dr. J. W. E. Bowen of Gammon seminary were detained. The commission decided to undertake a survey of secondary schools for the education of the Negroes in the United States, with the idea of ascertaining the number and distribution of these schools, their equipment and efficiency, their attendance and teaching force, their income and expenditure and the extent to which they are filling the demand for secondary education among colored people. The 300 schools which are to be studied are divided into three districts of about 100 schools each, and a year is to be devoted to the study of each district. The method of study will involve investigation by correspondence, for the gathering of material and personal visits to the schools. A report will be prepared and published each year. The general form of procedure in gathering this information will be submitted for suggestion and approval to the Sage foundation, to the general education board and to the trustees of the Slater fund, and their co-operation in the work will be asked. The same procedure will be followed in the case of various denominational educational boards. It is proposed that after this survey of education the commission turn its attention to other fields of investigation concerning the American Negro, with the idea of establishing in connection with the National Training school and in co-operation with other institutions and organizations a systematic series of surveys into the social condition of the American Negro. Organizing to Defend Country's Honor The patriotism of the colored men of the country is being expressed in no uncertain way as the international situation grows more acute. At Hagerstown, Md., the latter part of March, W. A. Freeman, who is a member of the famous Fighting Tenth, United States cavalry, began the organization of a company of colored men to go to the front in case of war with Germany. Within a few hours after Mr. Freeman had made known his plans forty-six recruits were enrolled. At Baltimore several colored citizens of influence have agreed to organize a regiment and have notified the state authorities of their intentions. No. 9 PROMOTER OF EFFICIENCY. Purpose of New Association Founded by William Preston Moore. New York.-The Fortnightly Lecture association is the name of a new organization founded by William Preston Moore among the employees of the general education board in this city. The purpose of the association is to create greater efficiency among its members and to foster a more general spirit of personal responsibility and pride in doing things. At one of the meetings in March Mr. Moore delivered a lecture on "Personal Cleanliness." He in part said: "Personal cleanliness expresses a hygienic disposition to the physically clean. Clean is free from what is dirty or foul. It sometimes means free from what is obstructive, dirt being always obstructive, as 'to make a clean way for himself through a mob.' It is used in a moral sense, as 'to make a clean breast,' and in old Scriptural English as 'clean hands' and 'a pure heart.' We use the term as expressive of the correct individual's personal tidiness and careful attention to the hygienic laws of society in general. "From an individual point of view with a rather general application, salaried persons and wage earners engaged in occupations and other operations similar to our own positions or otherwise, by every possible personal effort ought to see that the speech, the teeth, the breath, the body, the hair, the hands, the nails, the shoes, the eyes and the clothes are kept clean, neat, tidy and presentable at all times and in all places. "An individual who has self pride and self respect and self consciousness will obviously observe the laws and requirements of personal cleanliness as pre-eminently prerequisite in the performance of the duties required and assigned the person in question. Therefore we should cultivate the habit of personal cleanliness everywhere. "In observing the necessity of personal cleanliness and in keeping with our occupations and other operations, dress within the 'cable tow' of our im- WILLIAM PRESTON MOORE. mediate environments and incomes from our salaries and wages, as the case may be. Such dress need not be 'sporty' or even 'flashy' or 'chic' in the sense of the Broadway sport or the Harlem dude or the dandy, but neat, becoming and presentable. "Personal cleanliness is essentially in accord with personal pride and self government of the person. It doesn't cost much to keep clean. It is very costly at times to be untidy and unclean. It pays one a better dividend to be clean than otherwise. Employers, as a rule, more or less closely scrutinize very carefully the deportment, dress, speech, appearance and neatness of their employees. "Usually they observe carefully in detail, therefore it behooves us as employees to closely observe the laws and requirements of sanitary measures for our own preservation and presentation of tomorrow. Keep healthy, likewise keep clean teeth, breath, body, speech, habits, hands, nails, shoes and clothes, each requisite requirement as enumerated above in its order of procedure receiving proportionate attention and care in the exercise of personal cleanliness and physical hygiene, all of which is conducive to good health and good appearance." The churches of New York city are valued at $192,000,000. Wooden shoes are frequently used in Holland as flowerpots. SMOKE "SIGHT DRAFT" THE BEST 5c. CIGAR SOCIAL NEWS EDITOR, Miss Clara Lucas, 506 Boston Block, Minneapolis. Minneapolis. Minn NIC. 1873. RAILROAD MEN'S NEWS, Stephen Springer, Milwaukee Depot, Minneapolis. Send your notes to us by Wedens day A. M. MORRILL ON "WAR." G. L. Morrill, who has just returned from Mexico, will speak on "WAR" at the People's Church, New Garden Theatre, Sunday 10:30 A. M. CENTRAL AMERICA pictures, travel movies and organ recital. Everybody welcome. ATTUCKS' HOME BENEFIT. A Charity Ball will be given by the Smart Set Whist Club for the benefit of Crispus Attucks Home at Lanes Hall, 8th and Nicollet on Monday evening, April 23. McCullough's Orchestra. Admission 35 cents. Committee—Mrs. R. B. Moulden, Chm.; Mesdames Jas. Eddings, Frank Peoples, C. H. Robinson, R. H. Dennis, W. E. Swan, F. McKenzie, John Monroe B. J. Jones, Luther Abbey, L. Britton, Miss Mamie Steel. —Advertisement. ELKS EXPRESS LOYALTY. Ames Lodge No. 106, I. B. P. O. E. of W. expressed their loyalty to the U. S. Government at their meeting on April 11th. Mr. Archie Watkins offered a resolution to support the President which was unanimously adopted. MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM The regular mid-monthly meeting of the Minneapolis Sunday Forum will be held at the Bethesda Baptist Church, 8th St. between 11th and 12th Ave. So., Sunday afternoon, April 15th at 3:30 o'clock. A program of double interest will be presented, in that each one appearing is new to a Minneapolis audience. Mrs. H. H. J. Gray, of St. Paul and a recent arrival in the Twin Cities will present a vocal number. Mrs Gray comes very highly recommended as a vocalist; Miss Toy Brown, a reader of more than local reputation, and who is temporarily in the city, has consented to give a number. Mrs. Katherine Chambers who was unable to appear at a previous meeting will fulfill her promise with a piano number, and Mr. W. H. Wilson, who has some interesting things to say will be heard as the speaker. These with the regular business that will come before the Forum will make a most excellent program—W. C. Jeffrey, Pres. The Knights of Pythias dance on Easter Monday night was a success. Mr. James Burkes directed the dancing and McCullough's Orchestra furnished the music. About 400 were present. Mrs. J. Eversole of Seattle, Washington, is guest of Mrs. E. C. Jones of St. Clair St. Mrs. Amelia Turner left for Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. Turner is suffering from rheumatism and expects to return much improved in health. Mr. Edward Williams of 561 Rondo St., is in the hospital suffering from diabetes. Mrs. E. J. Roper, 418 Edmund St., is critically ill, her daughter Mrs. Emma Scott of Chicago, Ill. was called to her bedside. Mr. Chas. Lapsley spent Wednesday in St. Paul, where he met many of his old friends. Mrs. J. W. McMoore is recovering rapidly from a recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. McIntosh have moved to 3621 4th Ave. So. Mr. R. H. Walker, brother of Miss Eva B. Walker, was a visitor this week. He returned Thursday to his home in Great Falls, Mont. Mr. Harry L. Davis left for Grand Forks, N. D., Thursday night after spending his Easter vacation. Mr. A. Shivers and his son Teddy of La Crosse, Wis., who has been visiting his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Brown of 1318 E. 25th St. and his niece, Mrs. W. W. Williams of 3135 Fridley Place, returned home Monday evening. The Y. G. B. C. met on Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Mildred Plummer, 3432 Oakland Avenue. Mrs. W. R. Donovan, has issued invitations for a musical dancing party to be given in honor of her daughter, Marguerite, and niece, Miss Bertha Bolden, at Masonic Hall, on Tuesday, April 17th. 100 guests are expected. Miss Adah Lewis of E. Lake St., is visiting in Chicago. Mrs. Maggie Martin of 3013 Garfield Ave., is recovering from a recent illness. Organized in the Twin Cities. Bundrants' Volunteers were organ- ized this week in St. Paul and Minneapolis. A meeting was held in St. Paul on Monday evening and speeches were made by Rev. J. M. Henderson. Ori. C. Hall, Serg't A. V. Collier, Rev. I. W. Bess, Editor Smith, Rev. B. N. Murrell and Capt. J. W. Bundrant. Serg't W. R. Martin of Troop M. 10th Cavalry, one of the "Heroes of Carrizal" was the principal speakers. An enrollment office was opened at J. H. Thurston's restaurant, 30 E. 4th St. Several leading citizens showed much enthusiasm in the movement. The meeting at Bethesda Baptist Church. Addresses were made by Rev. I. W. Bess, Rev. D. E. Beasley, John A. Dickerson, Sheriff John Allison, Rev. Withers, Chas. Sumner Smith, Harry Underwood and Atty. R. A. Skinner. Capt. Bundrant presided at both meetings, which were well attended. Mr. B. M. McDew is in charge of the enrollment at his barber shop No. 3, North 3 St. Mr. James Lee Johnson has offered his services as assistant on the North Side and donated a place for meetings. Information may be had at his North Side Barber Shop. As soon as the required 108 is enrolled, Capt. Bundrant will present his company to Gov. Burnquist. Several men who have seen former service have enrolled. The Minnesota Indians have offered a company to Gov. Burnuist to serve as a unit. They have been accepted. The Greeks, many who have served in this war, are organizing a company to serve as a unit. They want to protect themselves. Why should the Negro not do likewise? SOME QUESTIONABLE COL LECTIONS. It is reported to our office that a supposed newspaperman or preacher is collecting money for church purposes. The Star has no connection in this work. We have never solicited finance for any charitable purpose. We can say that we have every right to respect Mrs. J. O. Vinegar, who is in charge of the Weekly Advocate in the absence of R. B. Montgomery its editor, who manages to find it convenient to leave town when these things come up. Collections have been solicited for a school on the North Side and a Helping Hand proposition is under investigation. Mr. L. Jones, who is soliciting for the Advocate is honest and he is not responsible for many things connected with The Advocate. Bethesda Baptist Church is a victim of some collector. Mr. Thos. H. Jones, a veteran newspaper man, has been here since November. He has not produced his magazine. Mr. Phil. Hale has resigned from the Advocate, and it can be said that he has not connected himself with charitable collections, so far as we know. We regret that these conditions cause a quarrel between the newspaper men, but it is unavoidable, when the newspaper is used only as a side line for stealing. The Star suffers because it is older and better known, and must bear the burden of the "Negro newspaper." Alderman Bastis has made a fight on Matron Shaeffer because she serves the women prisoners decent food. Matron Shaeffer is fair and friendly and serves all alike. She has the support of the press and public. Alderman Bastis is becoming very unpopular and his party (The Socialists) are suffering because of his actions. He must depend on the Negro voters of his Ward to elect him and they know that they can not get much recognition from an Alderman, who is of the minority group and personally disliked. Mrs. Clifford Culbertson (Corinne Parsons) gave an afternoon tea at the home of her parents last Thursday, for a few of her friends. Those present were the Misses Ruth Charleston, Olga Wilson, Alverta Phillips, Theola Ridley of St. Paul, Helen Brady, Marianne Jeffreys, Gladys Moden, Lillian Thomas, Leola Colman, Minneapolis. Refreshments served at 4:30 P. M. The hostess was assisted by her mother and Mrs. Robert L. Whiteside of Chicago. A CORRECTION Mr. Chas. H. Robinson was one of the speakers at the Maundy Thursday Feast in St. Paul last week. His name was not mentioned in the Star by an oversight. Mr. Robinson is a prominent Mason and a past grand master of Minnesota. Mr. "Jimmy" Hicks is suffering from a severe cold. He has been in failing health several months. Mr. John Washington, 1500 Penn Ave., has resumed his employment after a few day's illness. RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. THE TWIN CITY STAR Inspiration Miscellany How One Family Saved In the American Magazine a writer tells how he and his wife managed to save money and get ahead: "On March 1, 1905, my wife persuaded me to take out five shares of building and loan stock, which necessitated my paying $5 every month. I kept at it faithfully and regularly, never missing a single payment, and many a month I could hardly see where the $5 was coming from, for at that time my salary was not very large. But I considered that I owed it just the same as I owed my rent. "I kept at it with a determination that I would not let anything interfere, and after paying in for ten years and eight months the secretary told me that the series I was in had matured and that I need not pay any more. So he gave me a check for $1,000. You can easily figure that at $5 per month I had paid just $640. "The profit represented the interest on my money for the ten years and premium on my money which the association had sold, and when the amount which I had paid then plus interest and premium reached $1,000 my obligation to them ceased, and I got the amount mentioned above, or $1,000. I have often sald to my wife that we were just that much ahead, for I feel certain we would not have saved the $5 each month if we had not made the start and felt that we should stick to it until the stock matured. "With that $1,000 I bought a $1,000 bond that pays 5 per cent, and instead of paying out $0 a year we get $50 interest each year. This permits us to save the $60 each year and in addition the $50 interest, which is almost double the amount we originally started with." Happiness is always a byproduct. It never comes to those who concentrate on securing it. The unhappiest person in the world is the one who constantly pursues happiness. Not more elusive was the nymph that fled Apol lo than is happiness to those who pursue it as an end and aim. It always comes as a result of something else. The pursuit of noble things, the things essentially worth while, brings happiness. As a man goes on life's journey with a brave heart, doing the best he can and leaving the issues "to the powers that wait on noble ends," he often hears the faint flutter of invisible wings, he feels a presence, a companion. It is Happiness. -Chicago Herald. Epigrams of Success Let me, says B. C. Forbes in Leslie's, give a few of the business epigrams and mottoes of a prominent St. Louis merchant, since they throw light on his successful methods: The difference between failure and success is doing a thing nearly right and doing it exactly right. Concentration means strength. Scatteration means weakness. Having chosen one line of work or business, stick to it. Spend fifteen minutes every night recounting your day's doings and planning to do better next morning. Always put yourself in your customer's place. Character is the decisive force in business. I am a great believer in the business philosophy of encouragement. Settle claims promptly. The merchant who does not permit himself to be imposed upon occasionally will never get far. If any of your men or any customer gets into a hole, always leave him a loophole to get out easy. Quality of goods, confidence in your business and in yourself, ability and readiness to anticipate conditions and to adapt yourself to them—these are some of the essentials to business success. The Bright Side If the present moment be hard, sad, painful, we have the opportunity not to complain. There will be some bright thing. Fasten on that; if none, then this—that it might be worse. If it seem the worst possible from the outside, there is still this reflection—that we may make it worse by our own way of taking it in the soul—J. Vila Blake. HE WHO CONQUERS FATE. I like the man who faces what he must With step triumphant and a heart of cheer, Who fights the daily battle with our fear. Sees his hopes fall, yet keeps unfaltering trust That God is God, that somehow, true and just, His plans work out for mortals. Not a tear is shed when fortune, which the world holds dear. Falls from his grasp. Better, with love, a crust That living in dishonor; envies not Nor loses faith in men, but does his best Nor ever murmurs at his humbler lot. But, with a smile and words of hope, gives zest To every toller. He alone is great Who by a life heroes conquers fate. —Sarah Knowles Bolton. Happiness. It Helps Your Eyes to see with clearness and comfort; it brings beauty and cheer into your home; it puts money in your purse,—this wonderful Welsbach "Reflex" "SHIELD OF QUALITY" Gas Mantle Formerly 25c Now 15c (For Upright and Inverted Gas Lights) Awarded Grand Prize Highest Honor Panama-Pacific International Exposition 100 Points Excellent FOR SALE BY Gas Company and Dealers When you know Welsbach lighting you prefer it THE MINNEAPOLIS GAS LIGHT CO. Dead Men's Teeth. Before artificial teeth were created deficiencies had to be made good by the real article, so body snatchers ravaged the cemeteries at night, breaking up the jaws of the dead to extract their teeth to sell to dentists for insertion in live men's mouths. An army of these ghouls followed Wellington's army. They were licensed as sutlers, but once night fell out came their nippers, and they prowled over the battlefield extracting the teeth of the dead or dying.—London Mall. Old and Modern Customs Palm Sunday in certain places is called "Fig Sunday" from the custom of eating figs on this day, as snap-dragons on Christmas eve, plum pudding on Christmas day, oranges and barley sugar on St. Valentine's eve, pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, salt coddfish on Ash Wednesday, frumely on "Mothering Sunday" (mid-Lent), cross buns on Good Friday, gooseberry tart on Whitsunday, goose on Michaelmas day, nuts on Allhallows, and so on—London Chronicle. A Poet's Custard Bath. A custom which has now disappeared used to afford much amusement to the guests at the banquet on lord mayor's day. In the household of the lord mayor there existed the offices of jester and city laureate. On the day of the feast a huge quaking custard was made in a dish as large as a bathing machine. It was the duty of the laureate, clad in official garb, to spring from his chair into the depths of the custard, splashing the contents over the table and the nearest guests. In return for this feat the laureate was allowed to eat as much of the custard as he wished, which was probably very little.—London Tatler. A Hair's Breadth. Measurement by less than a hair's breadth now has a definite meaning in machine shops. In all of the large shops there are instruments that will measure the thickness of a cigarette paper, much thinner than a hair. An inch can be divided into 10,000 parts, and seventeen of these parts will make a "hair's breadth." Some of the most delicate measurements are made at the government gun factory at Washington, where many of the great guns for the army and navy are manufactured. How They Save. "You'd be surprised to know how much Mary and I have saved since we got the car," said the first suburbanite. "How's that?" inquired his astonished friend. "Well, you see, every Sunday morning we eat a light breakfast and start out for a spin. Around noon we happen to be near the Joneses or the Smiths and, of course, we drop in. They invite us to stay. Then on the way back we have to pass the Williamses or the Henrys, and they ask us to supper." "But you have to pay them back, don't you?" "No, that's the best part of it. Since we got the car we are never at home." —Kansas City Star. The great man expects everything of himself; the small man expects every thing of others. inexpensive Lighting. Many of the peasant class in Spain make use of the bark of the cork oak to light their cottages at night. The bark is placed in a kettle, from which protrudes a spout, and when it is hot enough it gives off a gas which burns with considerable brilliance. The lighting is not expensive, and the peasant is careful to save the carbonized cork refuse, for he can sell it, as it is known commercially as "Spanish black," one of the intensest black browns known among pigments.—London Standard. The Twin City Ministers met Thursday night. They are preparing for revival services. BELL'S BARBER SHOP CLARENCE W. BELL, Proprietor. BATHS, BARBER SHOP, POLITE BARBERS POOL AND BILLIARD HALL CIGARS, RACE PAPERS, SHOE SHINING 244 THIRD AVE. SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Phone Northwestern, Main 2811. Automatic 32 413 N. W. Main 5244 CHALMERS LIVERY SERVICE WRIGHT AND SHEPARD, PROP. TOURING AND LIMOUSINES DAY AND NIGHT OFFICE AND GARAGE: 244 2ND AVE. SO. MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. FINEST ESTABLISHMENT OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES. Twenty Elegant Steam Heated, Electric Lighted Rooms. Free Bath. Rates Reasonable. Lobby, Reading and Lounging Room, Buffet and Grill Room, Billiard Room, Dining Room, and bath, Private Dining and Reception 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 246-50 FOURTH AVE. SO. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN T. S. Center 4639. WALFRID WESTMAN Photographer 1425 Washington Ave. So. Minn JOHN A. WITHERS, Spring is coming, and if you think of changing homes, see Withers. He has a large van nd all facilities for moving and storing at a special low rate. Call Hy. 2331. Res. Hy. 4712. WORKING-MEN'S SOCIAL CLUB WORKING-MEN'S SOCIAL CLUB FOR MEN ONLY 244 3RD AVE. S. MINNEAPOLIS SYLVESTER W. OLIVER, MANAGER. N. W. Cedar 8190. Res. Dale 8935 HAMMOND TURNER Attorney at Law Suite 321, American Nat'l Bank Fifth and Cedar Sts. St. Paul. ADVERTISE HERE, IT PAYS. FOR RENT. Large Front Room. Neatly Furnished, in residential section, for respectable persons, modern conveniences. Mrs. W. W. Williams, 3135 Findley Pl. N. W. Colfax 2096. For Rent—Four Room Apartment, 119 Western Ave. Furnished, 2 bedrooms, living room and kitchen, in walking distance. Can be seen after 7 P. M. Call Drexel 3967. Two Light Housekeeping Rooms, on car line, near business district, Furnished. Call Drexel 3967. Apply 119 Western Ave. FOR RENT—5 Room, modern flat, furnace heat, within walking distance reasonable rent—1917 5th Ave. So., Phone So. 4948. BELL'S BAR CLARENCE W. BATHS, BARBER SHOP POOL AND BIRD CIGARS, RACE PAPER 244 THIRD AVE, SOUTH Phone No. thwere Automatic 32 413 CHALMERS LIV WRIGHT AND S TOURING AND DAY AN OFFICE AND GARAGE: 244 2ND A Absurd. Absurd. Bootmaker (who has a deal of trouble with his customer)—I think, sir, if you were to cut your corns I could more easily find you a pair. Choleric Old Gentleman—Cut my corns,-sir! I ask you to fit me a pair of boots to my feet, sir! I'm not going to plane my feet down to fit your boots—London Telegraph. SMOKE THE BEST 5C CIGAR Sight Draft W. S CONRAD CO., Distributors NO. 140. E. 6th ST., ST. PAUL. NO. 1. WESTERN AVE., MINN. 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 OSCAR GILBERT PRICE. Real-Estate, Insurance and Loans. Choice Property for Sale or Rent. 2814 10th Ave. So. N. W. South 5250 Minneapolis N. W. Phone Nic. 1873 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 $347 Peterson, The Druggist 1501 Washington Ave. So. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS. He Solicits You Pairronage. 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. Phone Hy. 3605. DR. ELLIS BURTON 715 Sixth Ave. No., Minneapolis, Minn. DENTIST. Graduate Northwestern Dental School of Chicago. INSTRUCTION ELOCUTION and SPANISH Taught by PROF. J. W. BUNDRANT 3616 Fourth Ave. So., Minneapolis Tel.: N. W. Colfax 4835. NORTH SIDE CAFE L. Anderson, Prop. 723 No. 6th Ave., Minneapolis. Chop Suey Our Specialty. Tel. Hy. 5851. Are you a delinquent subscriber? If so, why not send your subscription? BARBER SHOP BELL, Proprietor. HOP, POLITE BARBERS MILLIARD HALL BERS, SHOE SHINING MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. tern, Main 2511. N. W. Main 5244 EVERY SERVICE HEPARD, PROP. O LIMOUSINES O NIGHT VE. SO. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Same Old Suits. "Where have you been until this hour?" said Mrs. Lawyer Towit to her late returning hubby. "I've been looking after some suits," alibed Towit. "Yes, I know those suits—the old diamonds, hearts, spades and clubs. Well, this is the last night I'll let you out."—Buffalo Express. ROOT & HAGEMAN 403-5-7 NICOLLET AVENUE Take Blue Serge Suits for Instance There are exactly seventeen different models of navy serge among our suits at nineteen-fifty and twenty-five dollars--- And many other materials and colors, too, in tailored, semi-tailored, sport and dressy models. Gabardines Men's Suitings Poiret Twills Burella Cloth $19.50 and $25.00 Other Suit Groups at--- $29.50 $35.00 $45.00 YOUR PUBLICITY PAYS. All persons interested in the progress of their lodges, churches, societies etc., should value the power of printer's ink. They should see that their secretaries SEND ALL NOTICES to the newspapers in proper time. They think the Editor should attend every affair, whether invited or not, and should know "What is going on?"—without being informed. Many exchanges clip from our columns, and often things done in Minneapolis get national publicity. LIBERAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFER. Special $3.00 Combination. 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, ... Room 302. 305 So. 5th St., Minneapolis. STEWART'S CABARET SPECIAL SUNDAY 50c DINNER and Cabaret Entertainment from 5 to 8 P. M. MENU Cream of Tomato Soup Baked White Fish Roast Beef or Lamb Stewed Corn Mashed Potatoes June Peas Pineapple Sherbet Head Lettuce Salad Creamed Rice Pudding Tea, Coffee or Milk Miss Esmeralda Statham, Miss Toy Brown and Miss Zella Hunter are entertaining at Stewart's Club and Hotel at 244 4th Ave. So. Miss Mary Ray of St. Paul appears from 5 to 8 P. M. HOUSEMAIDS' SCHOOL POSED. Louisville, Ky.-The people of this section are deeply interested in a bill introduced into the Indiana' Legislature for the establishment at New Albany of a housemaids' training school for Negro women. A similar bill was introduced two years ago and passed the Senate, but did not get through the House, because of lack of attention. The bill just introduced provides an appropriation of $25,000 for the maintenance of a school. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our many friends for their many sympathies extended and beautiful floral offerings during our recent bereavement in the death of Mrs. Mamie Lobbins. Fielding Coombs, father, Mrs. Jennie Kelley, sister, Oscar W. Lobbins, husband, and relatives. GYMNASIUM EXHIBIT AT THE HAMPTON INSTITUTE Annual Program of Physical Department Embraced Many Fine Features. One of the finest numbers on the program of the third gymnasium exhibit, given recently at Hampton institute, was the aesthetic dancing of Miss Carribel B. Cole. She interpreted with excellent technique and artistic insight Chopin's mazurka, op. 17, No. 1, and Kreisler's "Liebesfreud," played by Mrs. R. Nathanel Dett. Miss Cole has completed the post-graduate course at Sargent, has taken courses at Columbia university and has studied with some of the best private teachers in New York. She is now a teacher of physical training in the Washington public schools. The annual Hampton gymnasium program, to which the public is invited, represents work done during the year and is given with the idea and hope of promoting a greater appreciation of wholesome recreation. The program included wand, apparatus and dumbbell exercises; gymnastic exhibitions for boys and girls, playground demonstrations for girls and boys and characteristic folk dances. The idea of the playground demonstrations was to show in a concrete way how the children's playtime may be utilized. The Hampton physical director for girls is Miss Louise G Russell, for boys Charles H. Williams R. Nathaniel Dett served as pianist. READY TO SERVE NATION. Full Equipment For Fifteenth New York Repair Event Released York Regiment Favorably Reported. Arrangements are being made to muster the Fifteenth infantry. New York, into the United States national guard. The Fifteenth is the only regiment of colored men in the national guard of New York state. This regiment was accepted by the state some time ago, but as a unit of the national guard of the United States was held back on account of a lack of sufficient appropriations to cover its expenses. It was stated on good authority on March 24 that favorable action had been taken on the second application for an appropriation for the Fifteenth regiment and that the funds for its full equipment would be available by about March 31. This regiment has been put through a thorough preliminary inspection by Colonel William Hayward and Lieutenant Colonel Lorillard Spencer. The Fifteenth is composed of 900 abledied men. The work of inoculating the men against typhoid fever will be done by Dr. Bolling Lee, major surgeon of the regiment, and a large number of assistants. Atlanta Constitution Sounds Warning. In discussing the exodus of colored people from Georgia and its cause the Atlanta Constitution says: "Back to the law' is a slogan that should appeal everywhere upon purely a moral basis; but, if it will not in sufficient force, then we are confronted now by the possibility of serious industrial calamity which must follow upon the removal of Georgia's best and most satisfactory farm labor." SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. THE TWIN CITY STAR EMAN ENUE ge Suits $25. BUSINESS MEN'S MEETING. League Making Plans For Success of Chattanooga Convention. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. At the last annual meeting of the National Negro Business league, which was held in Kansas City, Mo., in August, 1916, a number of invitations from various cities were presented and considered, but the executive committee decided to accept the invitation from the committee from Chattanooga, Tenn., which was headed by G. W. Franklin, Jr. Mr. Franklin, who is a successful undertaker, has been for many years closely associated with the work of the business league and has served as president of the National Negro Undertakers' association, an affiliated organization of the league, since its organization. Already plans are shaping themselves for the success of this meeting. President J. C. Napier of Nashville considers it rather a fortunate circumstance that in this, the first year of its incumbency, the annual meeting should be held in his state. He, Secretary Emmett J. Scott, Mr. Franklin and other officers and members of the national executive committee are working together even now upon problems of entertainment, railroad rates and accommodations, and every indication points to a meeting of success and accomplishment. NEGRO AND ICE CREAM. He Invented it, but Cannot Enjoy It as Other Citizens Do. Although ice cream was invented by a Negro and gives joy to millions in all parts of the civilized world, the Negro cannot share in the joy it gives by being served in some fashionable resorts where it is sold by the plate or in soda. The following acknowledgment of the origin and invention of this popular delicacy is from the Old Bay Line Magazine for January, 1917: "It is about 100 years since the first ice cream was invented by Sambo Jackson, a Negro confectioner in New York. Custards were Jack's specialty. One hot day he put a tin of custard in a bucket of cracked ice to cool it. Of course the custard froze. Jackson tasted it, made some more, liked it—so did his neighbors, so did his customers—and finally he evolved the frozen custard into modern ice cream, selling it in quart rich at a dollar a tin. He died rich, which, considering that he was an inventor, is more wonderful than his invention." INTERVENTION IN LIBERIA? United States Government Demands Reforms In African Republic. The English government has made informal inquiry of American diplomatic agents concerning the possibility of American intervention in Liberia. It is understood that the United States will make representations to Liberia strongly recommending and demanding institution of administrative reforms. "If Liberia refuses to effect the reforms urged this government may withdraw its traditional friendly attitude," says a recent news item. Liberia is the gateway to Africa and is one of the richest portions of the "dark continent." Organs were known before the time of Christ and were used in religious services early in the Christian era. --- OPPORTUNITY OFFERED TO NEGROES IN THE ARMY Government Will Give Educated Men Chance to Become Officers. A military training camp for colored men is advocated in an open letter from Dr. J. E. Spingarn, well known as a friend of the Negro race, who says: "To the Educated Colored Men of the United States: "It is of the highest importance that the educated colored men of this country should be given opportunities for leadership. You must cease to remain in the background in every field of national activity and must come forward to assume your right places as leaders of American life. All of you cannot be leaders, but those of you who have the capacity for leadership must be given an opportunity to test and display it. "There is now just such an opportunity possible for you in case of war to become leaders and officers instead of followers and privates. Major General· Leonard Wood of the United States army, commanding the department of the east, has promised that if 200 of you apply for admission he will organize and maintain a military training camp for colored men, with just the sort of training to fit you to serve as officers of volunteers in case of war. "I do not believe that colored men should be separated from other Americans in any field of life. But the crisis is too near at hand to discuss principles and opinions, and it seems to me that there is only one thing for you to do at this juncture, and that is to get the training that will fit you to be officers, however and wherever and whenever this training may be obtained. If 200 of you do not send applications immediately the opportunity may be lost forever. "The camp will be conducted on exactly the same principles as the military training camp at Plattsburg, N. Y., where thousands of men have received intensive training in military service. It will be under the direction of United States army officers. It will last four weeks. The date has not been fixed, but it will probably begin early in June. The status of every student at the camp will be that of a cadet, just as at West Point. "I understand that the transportation to and from the camp will be defrayed by the government and that the subsistence and training at the camp will be free. It is probable that every man will have to pay his own fare to the camp and that after he arrives his traveling expenses will be refunded and his fare home paid. The only expense will be the cost of the uniform, which each man must furnish himself. This consists of a khaki blouse, khaki breeches, two olive drab shirts, web belt, campaign hat and cotton leggings costing in all about $8 or $10. Any good russet walking shoes will do. The outfit may be purchased on arrival at camp, or, better still, from the Army and Navy Co-operative company, with branches in New York, Washington and Philadelphia. Almost any sporting goods store can furnish the outfit, which must be of the regular army pattern. Those who wish to do some study in advance are advised to read 'Moss' Manual of Military Training.' "Candidates must be between the ages of twenty and forty-five, in vigorous health and of good moral character. Men who are graduates or undergraduates of colleges, high schools, normal, agricultural or industrial schools or other institutions of learning are preferred, but any man of intelligence, character and ability may join. Previous military experience is not necessary. If you are not a graduate or undergraduate of some institution it might be advisable to have a letter of recommendation from some person of repute. "Send in your own application immediately. But that is not enough. Go out among your friends and persuade them to do the same. We must not let this chance slip. We must have as many colored silks as possible. "Applications should be sent to Dr. J. E. Spingarn, 9 West Seventy-third street, New York. A brief letter, with a few details about yourself, will be sufficient for the present. We must persuade General Wood that over 200 men want to join immediately." INDIAN PREFERS NEGROES. Native In Customs Service In New York Has Many Friends. The following appears in the current issue of the Bulletin Journal of the Surveyors and Customs Welfare association. Mr. Tolbert, who is a genuine American, unlike his white brethren prefers the association of the Negro, though a genuine Indian. The Mohawks are the aristocrats of the Indian tribes. "The oldest living Mohawk Indian is in the customs service at the port of New York. William A. Tolbert, who was born in New York city eighty years ago and who was appointed a night inspector in the customs service thirty-five years ago, is still on duty in the office of Deputy Collector J. Cantree Williams. "Mr. Tolbert has the unique distinction of being the only employee of undoubted American ancestry in the customs service at New York. His parents, who belonged to the Mohawk tribe, removed from the Onondaga reservation to the city in the nineteenth century. There are now none surviving of those to whom the Indians were a familiar figure many years ago on West street, between Cortlandt and Beach streets, where from crude stands on the sidewalk they sold moccasins, baskets and other trinkets which they themselves made by hand." Old Folks Cast Anchor In Washington Home. Interstate Institution is Nenseoctarian In Practice and National in Scope Not Alone For Indigent, but Also For Those Who Seek a Haven of Rest History of the Movement. By R. W. THOMPSON. Washington.—One of this city's most helpful and progressive institutions is the Interstate Old Folks' home at 1512 Corcoran street, northwest. It is planned by its promoters and sponsors to be a comfortable retreat for the aged of both sexes who may have no relatives or friends to look after them when their period of activity is about to draw to a close. Provision is made not only for old folks without means, but the management, conscious of the fact that there are many persons in easy circumstances who have aged kin or dependents for whom they have no adequate accommodations in the places where they may themselves abide, has provided for such. An institution where these loved ones can be cared for in a satisfactory way and where they may be surrounded with all the comforts of home fills a THE HOTEL INTERSTATE OLD FOLKS' HOME. long felt want and solves many a perplexing problem as to what to do with those old folks who wish to escape the conventionalities of society and enjoy perfect freedom, far from the annoyances that fall to the lot of those who must keep "in the swim." Just such an institution is the Interstate Old Folks' home. It was incorporated a few years ago by a group of public spirited citizens of Washington for the relief of the old, infirm and indigent people of America. While inaugurated largely by Baptists, the institution is broader than denominational lines. It is absolutely nonsectarian in practice and national in scope. It has the endorsement of the leading religious and business agencies of the land and is rapidly approaching the point where its necessity is plainly seen and its helpful influence readily recognized by all classes of people. It is now housed in a magnificent and commodious mansion at 1512 Corcoran street, in the heart of one of the best residential sections of the District of Columbia and convenient of access from every point. The home has recently acquired in Fairfax county, Va., a farm of fifty acres, on which there is an eight room house, with a well stocked orchard, fine water and garden plots already prepared for vegetables. The board of trustees is made up of Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, one of the country's best known divines; Rev. James E. Willis and Rev. E. B. Gordon. Dr. Gordon is secretary-treasurer of the corporation and the executive force in the general direction of its affairs. He has interested a number of the churches of the city in the work. The savings department or Business Charity association is already in operation, and industrial and commercial departments are to be developed. Other officers of the incorporated Home association are: Philip H. Kemp, recording secretary; Ruth E. Robinson, corresponding secretary, and Ernest L. Winters, attorney. Dr. Gordon has other ambitious plans for the Interstate Old Folks' home, which will be announced as opportunities offer, and he is confident that it will grow in national favor as its merits become better known to the philanthropic public. A campaign for $25,000 is now being inaugurated. To insure the popularity of the movement and to interest the largest possible number, it is to be asked that 15,000 persons give $1 each and 20,000 50 cents each, making a grand total of $25,000. Dr. Gordon is giving his full time to this great work and can be reached at the home, 1512 Corcoran street northwest, Washington. New Post For Attorney L. 8. Hicks. Attorney Lucius Sumner Hicks bears the distinction of being the first member of our race appointed to the position of assistant registrar of voters in Boston. Mr. Hicks is a Republican and succeeds the Hon. Herbert W. Burr. The appointment was made recently and was approved by Mayor Curley. WILL ADMIT NEGROES Federation of Labor Decides They Are Worthy of Membership. Negroes are no longer to be shut out, either directly or indirectly, from the American trade-union movement. Instead, they are to be welcomed in. This is the stand taken by the American Federation of Labor in convention upon the issue raised by the wholesale migration of southern negroes to the industrial centers of Pennsylvania and the middle west. This resolution, presented by the delegates from the Ohio State Federation of Labor and the Cleveland Federation of Labor, has been approved: "Whereas, The emigration of southern Negroes to northern labor centers, which has lately attracted the attention of the United States department of labor and has occasioned anxiety on the part of the organized labor movement because of the danger such emigration will cause the workers in the northern states; and, "Whereas, The investigation of such emigration and importation of Negroes into the state of Ohio has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the labor leaders in that state that they are being brought north for the purpose of filling the places of union men demanding better conditions, as in the case of the freight handlers; and, "Whereas, The shortage of European labor has made the southern Negro an asset in the labor markets of the north and the conditions that prevail in Ohio may apply in all northern states; therefore, be it "Resolved, That this thirty-sixth annual convention of the American Federation of Labor instruct the president and executive council to inaugurate a movement looking toward the organization of these men in the southern states, to the end that they may be instructed and educated along the lines of the trade union movement and thereby eliminate this menace to the workers of the northern states." 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. Lady—Why do you give me this bit of paper? Tramp—Madam, I do not like to criticise your soup, but it is not like mother used to make. Allow me to give you her recipe.—Fllegende Blatter NEW RESTAURANT OPENED. Mrs. Attie Bright will hereafter conduct the restaurant at 252 Fourth Ave. So., formerly the Rex Café. Choice meals at all hours. Family cooking a specialty. Mrs. Bright is the wife of Mr. John Bright, the popular lunchman, and their many patrons are invited to call.—Advertisement. THAT DANGEROUS LIE. A lie is always the cause of trouble and oftimes brings about serious results. Misrepresentations on the part of husband or wife will sooner or later cause a breach in their domestic relations. Many men, whose fraternal emblems signify that they are "on the square" and they will "defend the truth" will conspire to pull a crooked deal and protect a lie, especially when a woman is the victim. A woman should know something about her husband's affairs, and her motives cannot be considered entirely selfish or mercenary. A court of domestic relations is needed and will probably be authorized at this session of the legislature. A real adjustment will do much to prevent a family quarrel or a murder. Too often malicious remarks are made about women, in particular, the young women of our race. When they are employed by men, white or black, they are often accused of having immoral relations with their employers. If they are unemployed, the general remark is "Somebody is keeping her." The malicious liars are the worst trouble makers. They "just heard so and so" and cannot name their informer, because they are the only authority for their own statements. 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. SCALP TREATMENT HAIR GROWING. Mrs. Maggie Martin wishes to announce that she is the Minneapolis Agent for MADAM C. J. WALKER'S Wonderful Hair Grower and Preparations. Special attention given to Tetter, Eczema and Growing hair on temples. A full line of Goods. Personal Instructions and Demonstrations can be obtained at 3013 GARFIELD AVE. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. MRS. MAGGIE MARTIN, AG'? N. W. PHONE SOUTH 1742 More failures are due to lack of will than to lack of strength. 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Twenty-five Cents Reading Notices, per line, Pive Cents Wedding Announcements, Fifty Cents Card of Thanks ........One Dotan Xa Memoriam .. .......-One Dollar, Business Announcements, One Dollar, Death Notices .........-One Dollar We do not run free ads, or over-run the time contracted for by our ad-| vertisers We respect their right te advertise at intervals, and rather have) them do so, than to run continuoualy an “adv.” and an increasing account. Write all Checks payable to The Twin City Star. Address afl mail to Twin City Star 905 8, Sth St. Minneapolis, ‘Minnesota. The Twin City Star stands “for equal rights for all American citizens. BE CAREFUL. Several agents of the Department of Justice are watching among our people. Any remarks, inclined to dis- courage volunteers, may cause serious trouble. .We have no traitors among our race, buy we have many who talk in opposition to any movement for argument only. LEADERS WITHOUT CONVIC- TION AND PURPOSE. Men without convictions are like ships without rudders that go hither and thither because they* have no fixed purpose, and they drift like leaves on the surface of a’stream. If there is any one thing in which Negro leadership is lacking, it is strong con- victions, fixed purpose. They have no clear conception of purpose, and asa consequence they accomplish very lit- tle for their constituents. In this great age of intelligence and efficiency, it is of the highest importance that those who are lead- ers should have strong conviction and purpose, and will and energy to ex- ecute them. The result of their achievements, the good which they ‘can ccomplish for the race will be in direct proportion to the distinctness and clearness of their vision and their honesty and sincerity in the pursuit or enterprise undertaken. Tt must not be superficial; it must be the result of great thought and de- liberation—The Atlanta Independent. It should be the delight of every (Negro to serve under the command of Lieut. Col, Young. We must be willing to follow our own leaders. Should the war require a great num- ber of ‘men, it would be a grand thing to have Col. Young as a Brigadeer ‘General. An Army Corps of Ney 8 wotld show to the world their Rove ing power and demonstrate that Ne- groes will serve under Negro officers He, who demands his rights, guar- anteed him under our constitation, is not a traitor. “The Negro cannot be expected to rally to the country’s call today as he did to Lincoln and MéKintey; but he is ever ready. He cannot be aroused by martial music, brilliant uniforms, patriotic addresses or*pecuniary promises. Should: the ‘American. people grant him equal tights’ as’ other Americans, he will them forgive their wrongs he has suf- fered. As it is, he is calm and deliberate." -He will enter this-war for his second emancipation. ‘Tho he serves no human master, he is the slave. of Race-hatred, Discrimination and. that prejudiced Americanism— the Southern propaganda of the pres- ent administration. He is denied the right to enlist in many branches . of his Nation’s defensive service. “He is awarded special honors, i, e. “held in reserve,” for breast works. But he must fight to save his Country— that he might enjoy Liberty in its fullest sense. He must* fight—that posterity shall awake in @ new Amer- icanism. ‘This is our fight, if Amer- feacneeds us, and iwe: shall not be called until needed. _ SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION Do. not. delay in sending in your indebtedness-for the Twin City Star. | A CREDIT TO HIS RACE. Sergt. W. R. Martin, of Troop M. 10th Cavairy made a good impression upon his hearers in St. Patl_on Mon- day night. He is quiet, unassuming and a logical talker.» He wag one of the survivors of-Carrizal and his nar- rative of that famous engagement is another bright .page in Negro his- tory. Sergt Martin is very intel- ligent and is a credit to our Army. He should: be heard: through the country. He is on a furlough and leaves for Milwaukee this week. He paints @ picture ofthe fight at:€ar- rizal and speaks in-highest’ praise of Lt. Col. Young and his comrades, and the possibilities for a Negro to advance in many ways in the Army service. Serg’t Martin is an honor to our race and country. sndorees Military Training Camp. Dr. Robert B. Jones, editor of the Southwestern’ Christian Advocate; has written & strong indorsement of 'Dr. J, B. Spingarn’s ‘plan’ ‘for a mitiitary training camp ‘for colored ‘army’ ‘off. cers. Dr. Jones rightly says, “We can* spare officers unless they ‘are’train- If the Negroes were so void of manhood as to forget. the injustice of the present administration. against them, they would not be possessed of that loyalty to the American Flag which they have defended with honor in all of this Nation’s conflicts and always respected in times of peace. This is the only home of the Amer- ican Negro and he will defend it, tho denied his rights. I am against Catholic, Protestant, or Jew, if the representative of any of these creeds does anything against the American Spirit. I demand whole- hearted and undivided loyalty to the United States. 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. THE POOR DO NOT BEG. The man on the street or the wom- an at the door, who solicits aid on ground of your sympathy for his con- dition, may safely be assumed to be making a better living by that pro- cess than by accepting such care as the state offers. Minneapolis, just at the present -mo- ment, is suffering from an oversupply of beggars. The trade is a good one although somewhat risky. The more plausible the applicant appears, the greater the returns, _ But no genuinely poor person ever begs. It is difficult enough: to find them with the aid of neighbors, schools, churches and relatives, The beggar is one who has discov- ered that a tale of suffering is an as- set; and that no honestly poor person aeknowledges. The continuance of begging is made possible by the continuance of thoughtless, unrelated relief giving, whether by individuals or societies. It will stop when we. get together, pooling not only our resources. but also our information. ‘The waste of money in giving to the beggars does not compare in ser- iousness to the destroyed social sense produced in the mendicant. It is high- ly contagious and a well nigh: incur- able disease. We quarantine those who are carriers of small pox, we have not yet learned the method of preventing the spread of the begging spirit. — The Bulletin— Associated Charities of Minneapolis. It is our purpose to have our young people tearn the value of ef- ficiency. Learn to be the master of one vocation. The ambitious Negro of the last generation. has everything in his favor. It was not long ago, that the college diploma was the best credential for ‘menial’ emptoyment. There is a grand future for every am- bitious young*man or woman today. They may feel assured of a safe re- turn for their. time spent in preparing for their proposed work. ee Since the Jew has been granted citizenship in Russia there is a talk of a return to their homes by. many of them, The Jew.has not done much agitating for social privileges.and. has suffered much persecution. » He was naturally moral. ‘He first fortified himself with finance and ‘subsequent- ly with intellectual and industrial qualifications, became the most prom- inent factor in. the world’s affairs. The Star tries to publish the news of Negroes entirely. ‘We- know’ the “war news” is interesting, but Ne- groes read and pay for the daily pa- pers, which carry: the current news. We have thevexclusive right | of ithe plate service edited by N. B: Dodson, a Negro, which gives us the best side of Negro publicity. Every week the Star has in its columns articles. of the race, which»will.never appear. in the white papers or -some:» Negro weeklies. THE TWIN CITY STAR SEER arene enaltialalisitaale LARGE ENROLLMENT FOR AN APP! MILITARY TRAINING CAMP. | ‘The fundamental ¢ Saaey is the lack of sufficie Our Men Respond Nobly to Dr, J. E. | and interest of thé re Spingarn’s Call. duty we owe to each « ‘The success of the military training camp for colored officers inaugurated by Dr. J. B. Spingarn is now virtually assured. Nearly 300 men from ail over the United States have already enrolled. All of them are graduates or undergraduates of colleges, high schools or normal schools. Every profession is represented—the ministry, law, medicine, dentistry, government positions, the national guard, business, teaching, etc, A con- siderable number of college professors and one president are included. In fact, the men who have volunteered for this camp represent the very cream of the citizenship of this country, re- gardless of race, creed or color. ‘The officers of the eastern depart- ment of the army are now consider- ing details of the camp, and unless all the training camps in the country are dropped because of the new war ait- uation this camp for the training of colored officers is almost sure to go through, =~ ‘The date for operation of the camp 1s Itkely to be from June 5 to July 2 at one of the forts or army posts along the eastern coast. It ts necessary that such a camp should be held near such a fort or post In order that a rifle Tange, quartermaster and ordnance stores and other military necessities may be immediately available. It will be under the direction of officers of the regular army. ‘There 1s no reason why at least 600 men should not go to this camp. All those desiring to join should imme- diately write to Dr. J. B. Spingarn, 9 ‘West Seventy-third street, New York. No one over forty-five years of age 1s eligible, and graduates or undergrad- uates of high schools, normal schools and colleges are preferred. INDORSES TRAINING CAMP. Urges Loyalty to Country’s Flag. Lieutenant Colonel Charles Young, 1o command of the Tenth United States cavalry, has sent the following letter to Dr. J. HL Spingarn, at New York, to which is attached a copy of a letter which Colonel Young recently sent to the Hon. Harry C. Smith, the veteran editor of the Cleveland (0) Gazette. Colonel Young’s letter to Dr. Spingarn reads: My Dear Mr. Spingarn—I have'the hon- oF to inclose’ a copy of a letter to my friend, Hon. Harry C. Smith, editor of the Cleveland Gazette, which I hope will show you that many of us are heartily in accord with your acheme for a colored of- cers’ training camp. With heartfelt es- teem, always yours, CHARLES YOUNG, Port Huachuca, Aria, March 28, 1917, My Dear Harry Smith—I want firat to thank you for the coples of the Gazette, ‘The thing that struck me most in your issue of March 10 was the controversy over Dr. Spingarn’s plan for training col- ored officers for colored regiments in event of war. May T say I think you both are right? You are always contending for absolute right, absolute justice, absolute and un- qualified equality of opportunity. ‘These things in thie matter of fact old world fre ideals, limits to be striven for. From the editors’ viewpoint T can see how you must stand by your guns; but, my dear friend, I have learned that no one in this world’ has all he wants, not even the President of the United States (to whom may God give good guidance in this hour of our country’s peril), let alone the poor and lonely ones of workaday. We must ‘all in actual practice at times stoop to conquer, not cringing, but with our eyes upon a'star. I admit that’s whole loaf is better than a half, but the half beats none at all, ‘Then we Negroes must have a part—a storious one—in the destiny of this coun try—our country—the one where our fa- thers wrought mightily in apite of hand: caps the most stupendous, the on® whose soll te red with thelr blood freely spilled for American liberties and freedom In ev ery war. Shall we now in the face of the danger that seems looming largely before us play the baby act and refuse to our country & citizen's bounden duty? Every generous instinct of your heart will tell you no. ‘Two wrongs never make a right. Let us train and prepare ourselves in every way for the eventualities that appear to be ‘heading our way, and the Almighty Hand that unerringly guldes and directs the destinies of peoples and races will bring us to the haven where we would be-that Is, where, as the Crisis people say, ‘wo shall be “physically free from Deonage, mentally free from ignorance, Dolltically free from diatranchisement and Soclally free from inault.” Dr. Spingarn Is right in practice, you sce, an you are in theory. We are going to need leaders for the colored regiments. Tt does not matter. how they are made #0 that we have them in the hour of need. You are wrong when you say that tho four colored regiments can furnish what Wo need. ‘They can furnish and will and must furnish what thoy can, and they ‘will be good ones, but they will not be a Grop inthe bucket for what is up the leave of the future, I fear. Tat us do nothing to divide our people tn this hour of our country’s trials. Nel- ther let our work be negative or reac- Hlonary, but constructive, This plan of Dr, @pingarn'a {s constructive, and I hope twill ‘meet with the best’ of resulta, When the storm is past we can ‘take up the idealism of the cause. ‘Beside what colored officers the national guard and regular army ought to give us Tet us not forget the number of graduates from: Wilberforce university, who have had military training under United States army officers, beginning with our deceased frlend of revered memory, the brilliant Lieutenant John H. Alexander, and run- ning for. twenty-three years up tothe Present instructor, Captain Davis. Then T have observed the commendable ef- elency of the Washington high school ea- ets and those from the Armstrong man- tual training school, all of which should help to furnish good officers for the work of war, May ‘there be in this case no Achilles sulking in his tent. Such actions “cool Our friends and heat our enemies,” do no food and are not in the line of atrict loy- Sity to the flag. Youre for the country, CHARLES YOUNG, Lieutenant Colonel Tenth Cavalry SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. AN APPEAL. | The fundamental evil of our race is the lack of sufficient appreciation and interest of th€ responsibility and duty we owe to each other. We have allowed ourselves to so lapse into a state of inertia and lethargy that we are oblivious of the wrongs and in- justices meted out to our people, and not even attempt to raise our voice in protest. Have we lost every sense and quality “of manhood? Will we stand erect before the world high of heart and purpose? If we intend to play our part as a people and be pre- pared to do our duty to others, let us decide now what we want to do and make ready to do it. It is the duty of every adult member of the race to align himself or herself with this living existing organization and become an integral part of it. I am somewhat perplexed to think that any right thinking Negro should be without the pale of an association that stands uncompromisingly _for freedom, equality and’ justice. Dear reader! is it your duty to take out membership? “We owe each other a duty for it is the cement which binds the whole moral edifice together without which all powers and intel- lect, can have no permanence. The membership fee is ONE DOLLAR a year. Will you not lend your mo- ral and financial support to this great movement? We are far from being immune to insults and pre- judices here, and we can only do effective work by uniting ourselves and thus be prepared to legally fight these evils. Come out to our meet- ings and know and learn for yourself what is being done. The question you should put to yourself is not, what would people say? but, is it my duty? Remember Whate’er, thy race or’ speech thou art the same. Before thy eyes duty, a constant flame Shines always steadfast with un- changing light Through dark days and through bright. . Send One Dollar to the under- signed and: join in this-great work. Sec'y R. A. Skinner, 2817 Chicago Ave, Minsisenelic, QUESTION. OF PRINCIPLE. Our Countrymen’s Patriotism Must Not Be Judged by Sectional Sentiment. In an article by R. K. McWoodson which appeared recently in the New York Sun on the attitude of the north- ern and southern white people toward the colored people as individuals and as a race and whether the colored man should fight for his country in case of war the writer says: It is true that the black man ts no more the pet of the north. There’wag a time that be was, but {t seems now that he is the “pest’-of the south and the puzzle of the north. The southern- ers may not be too nearsighted to see the black man’s future nor the north- erners too farsighted to see his present condition. But it does seem that nei: ther nortly ner south has very much sight when it comes to seeing the black man in the right light. One ts prejudice blind, and the other ts color blind. ‘The white people of the south see too much of him, and the white people of the nerth see too little of him, and. asa rule, the white people of the north Judge the black race by the few they see in the northern elties. They must go south to see the black man. We mean the majority of the progressive black men and women. There are many leaders in the north who are a strong type of the worth and value of the black man’s gentus. The white people of the south are said to love the individual black man and hate the black race and the north: erners to bate the individual and love the race. And here we find the black man again between two extremes. The southerners see too much of him and the northerners sce too little of him ‘The first blood shed for America’s in dependence was by Crispus Attucks, a black man. In Boston. A question comes In my mind now: Should a black man shoulder a gun and go to war aud fight for this country, a country whicb denies bim.the rights of citizenship un der a fag which offers him no protec- tion, strips. him of his manhood by. en. acting Inwx which keep him from the ballot box. disfranchised, segregated, discriminated. agalnst,. lynched, burned at, the stake, jim'crowed and disarm ed? If be Ogbts,\ and Ggbt be must. for what does be Sight? Mr: MeWoodson's argument ts quite logical, but: the attitude of white :peo- ple north or south, whether favorable or unfavorable toward the colored race,-cannot blot ovt its loyalty. to. Old Glory. ‘The Negro’ will continue: to fight for bis country and also fight for the rights and protection ‘which’ the constitution and the flag guarantee to allAmericans’ without regard torace. ‘color or previous servitude. Suppose under a sudden readjust- ment, the Negro could return to the Southland in full freedom;,are they prepared to meet conditions? Will they return in great numbers to their native homes. If the scarcity of la- bor is to be a problem in the South, it must éffect the Negro employer as the white man. The opportunities for the Northern Negro are not equally compared with those of the white immigrant. This is a vital question, | STOP! | se _ LOOK! | The Only Colored -MEAT MARKET IN MINNEAPOLIS, AT 429 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH IN CONNECTION WITH STHE CUT RATE GROCERY STORE a P, J. Buford, 3 .. W. W. Humphrey, Not the biggest but the best. Our prices as low as the rest. ‘We deliver to all parts of the city. Call N. W. Main 2515 or. Res. Nic. 2421 and the Cut-Rate People will give you prompt service day or night. ——————————————— . tare? , The Waiters’ and Porters’ Club GLOVER SHULL, Pres. 311 HENNEPIN AVE. MINNEAPOLIS. a EDDIE BOYD, Secy' LEE WHEELER, MANAGER ia Ff. 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