Twin City Star

MINNEAPOLIS THE TWIN CITY STAR MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY WOMEN OF RARE MUSICAL TALENT Daughters of Celebrated Tragedian and Interpreter of the Shakespearean Drama Win Fame on Stage and In Musical Lore—European War Prevented Their Appearance In America. By JOHN E. BRUCE "GRIT." Just before the breaking out of the war in Europe I had some correspondence with the Misses Ira and Luranah Aldridge, daughters of the late Ira Aldridge, celebrated as a tragedian. A little over fifty years ago he was as famous as an interpreter of the Shakespearean drama as was Booth, Kean, Sir Beerbohm Tree or any of the later day stars on the English or American stage, judging from the flattering character of the press notices given him by the English, Russian, German and French dramatic critics of his day. The Misses Aldridge had written me in regard to an American tour—both MARIA MAYER IBA AND LUBANAH ALDRIDGE. of them are musical—and I had taken some, steps to engage a manager and publicity promoter for them when the war began, and our plan went awry. These ladies are living with their aged mother at Bedford Gardens, Kensington, England. One of them, Miss Luranah Aldridge, is a noted singer and musical composer, writing under the pen name of Montagu Ring. The other, Miss Ira, is a vocalist and has made an enviable reputation on the stage in England, France and Germany, where she has appeared before the most select and critical audiences. On hearing her sing for the first time, at Queen's hall, London, July, 1901, Charlotte Heavisides Marshall, an English poetess, wrote in Gleanings by the Way and dedicated to her these beautiful verses: The magic of thy glorious voice Sank deep into my heart, Awaking slumbering memories That bade the teardrops start. Fair memories of long vanished years, When thy father's genius shone A star in the dramatic world As radiant as thine own. Farewell, sweet gifted sisters both, Twin stars, shining bright. Together strains exalt the soul And spread diviner light. The Paris Figaro, 1903, speaking of her, said: "Miss Luranh Aldridge, the great singer, had a very great success at her concert on Wednesday," etc. The American Register, London, 1909, said: "Miss Luranh Aldridge's concert at Steinway hall was a decided success. The young singer possesses a sympathetic and rich contrain, which was heard to advantage in many different songs of varied coun- The Referee, a London musical publication, says: "In spite of the popularity of the tango Messrs. Chappell continue to publish waltzes. One of the best of these is 'Laughing Love', by Montagu Ring. This admirably reflects the spirit of the dance and is well calculated to animate the light fantastic toe." The Daily Telegraph, London, says: "At the Chappell concert one of the best of the novelties was Montagu Ring's melodious and smoothly written song. 'The Bride', which was interpreted in impassioned style by Mr. Morgan Kingston." Of Miss Ira Aldridge's vocal ability the London Times says: "The vocal recital given by Miss Ira Aldridge in Steinway hall last Friday night attracted a very large audience. Her finished and artistic singing was exhibited in songs in various languages, among which must be mentioned Scarlatti's 'Gia il Sole,' the charming old German 'Ave Maria Zart,' the French 'Menuet d'Exaudet,' Schumann's fine 'Schatzgruber,' Coleridge-Taylor's expressive 'African Love Song' and Goring Thomass 'Heart's Fancies.' The style of these different lyrics was fully grasped, and in all success won." The London Musical Courier in its critique of the same recital said: "Miss Ira Aldridge, who gave a vocal recital in Steinway hall on the 5th inst., is a finished artist, who produces her voice with varied effect and according to the best methods. Her interpretation is thoroughly artistic and true to the intention of the composer. In favor of her beautiful voice and through being presented by Mine, Jenny Lind Goldschmidt she was in girlhood selected scholar of the Royal College of Music. Later she studied under Mr. Henschel, two of whose songs, 'Morning and 'Oh, Hush Thee, My Baby,' she sang on the present occasion." One of her best efforts was a group of three songs representing severally the early Italian school in an aria by Scarlatti, the German one in "Ave Maria Zart," dated 1075, and in the French style of the eleventh century in the charming "Menuet d'Exudet," doing full justice to modern composers in songs by Villiers Stanford, S. Coleridge-Taylor, S. Liddle and Goring Thomass. Miss Luranah Aldridge has a formidable list of vocal and instrumental compositions to her credit, which are being sung and played by musical artists all over England and the continent. In the New Alhambra theater, Leicester square, London, the Assyrian ballet presented by Theodor Kosloff in November, 1913, opened with the first of her African dances. In a letter to me, speaking of the effect which this weird music seemed to have produced on the critics, who spoke of her as a Russian composer, she wrote: "The ballet opens with the first of my African dances. The papers evidently think that Montagu Ring is a Russian. I have not troubled as yet to contradict." Miss Luranah Aldridge's musical publications are published by thirteen or fourteen music publishing houses in London. Her vocal and instrumental productions seem to have struck a popular chord, and the output of her facile pen finds a ready sale and a popular reception among the higher class of artists and music lovers in England. If the war is soon brought to an end these two talented women, who have done so much with voice and pen in foreign lands to lift up the race of which their father was a notable and worthy example, may, if sufficient inducement is offered, visit the United States on tour and charm the music loving public with exhibitions of their wonderful art. In another private letter from Miss Luranah she speaks of her sister, Ira, who was visiting friends at Bath, England, and while there was urged and consecited to sing at the celebrated Pump Room concert in 1908. One of her pupils, writing to her sister, Luranah, about the concert, said: "My dear Miss Aldridge, I am sure you and your mother would like to know that I have heard from several sources how beautifully your sister sang at the Pump Room. My aunt writes to me that all agree she has a glorious voice! I don't fancy they often hear such singing in Bath, and I can quite understand how much it was appreciated." The achievements of these brilliant and talented women ought to be an inspiration to every colored girl and woman in America who is musically inclined. What the Aldridge sisters have done and are doing they can do. Go to it, young women. The world is yours. Take it. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. SMOKE "SIGHT DRAFT" THE BEST 5c, CIGAR LT. COL. CHAS. YOUNG, U. S. A. SECRETARY BAKER ISSUES STATEMENT ON NEGRO OFFICERS Colonel Young Restored to Active Duty—Services Needed By War Department—War Secretary Praises Colored Officers' Training Camp. Washington, D. C., July 17.—In response to a letter from Dean Kelly Miller, of Howard University, Secretary Baker issued a statement, July 7, to the effect that Col. Young has been restored to active duty. Dean Miller's letter to the secretary transmitted the complaint of Attorney Charles S. Dardon, of Los Angeles, which represented the possibility of injustice being done Col. Young at the present time. The correspondence follows: My Dear Prof. Miller: Through you to the students of Howard I desire to extend my congratulations on their success in procuring the necessary equipment at Des Moines. Considering all the circumstances and conditions existing in our country today, it certainly was a challenge for me to win the race for our race. Since they have done so well in that matter, I am inclined to invoke their aid in an effort originating from a greater victory along the same lines. You perhaps have already heard that Captain Davis, of the Ninth Cavalry, his cavalry in spite of his request for permission to remain and render service with the colored soldiers in France. You perhaps also know that the army, ordered to Presidio, our army hospital, for medical observation and treatment, in spite of the fact that Col. oungs, according to my statement, is the very best health of his life. There seems to be a disposition on the part of the administration to either isolate our regular officers from the army, on the retired list, and it would be contrary to the time honored custom and precedent of the War Department, to army hospital, and then permit them to come out of that hospital, except on the retired list. It is the opinion of the army hospital that this locality, that Col. Young will be retired by the government for the purpose of preventing his further advancement of the army, in actual participation in present war. You remember that the only three commissioned officers in the regular army as Colonel Young, Capt. Davis, now en route to the Philippines, and Capt. Green, stationed at Liberia, and Capt. Green, stationed at Liberia, and the organization of the separate division of the 30,000 colored troops now being organized. But now appear in any way, be connected or associated with that division. It would certainly be as cowardly and submit, without protest, to the retirement of Young, as it will be on the part of the War Department, through his about. I am also informed that an Ohio senator protested vigorously against the department's order of Da. Young, without avail. Isn't there some method which can be pursued in behalf of our colonels, not犯违 them on the records of the War Department? CHARLES S. DARDEN. The Secretary of War, Washington, 9 C. St. My Dear Sir: I beg leave to submit the enclosed complaint against the War Department, and am opposed to the government of the United States would place a stumbling block in the way of the patriotism of the humble American will be to hope that the War Department, through an authorized statement, will set at rest all such suspicions as are contained in the enclosed communiqué. July 5, 1917. KELLY MILLER. In transmitting this letter, Prof. Miller said: Secretary Baker's Statement. In response to Dean Miller's letter on July 7 the War Department issued the following statement: My Dear Dean Miller: I have just received your note of July 5, and return herewith the complaint which you enclosed. I am very happy to tell you that the work at Des Molnes camp is progressing remarkably well, and the reports I have from it are very good. The spirit of the men is fine, and apparently this encampment is going to do a very great deal of good, both to the country and to the men involved. Your correspondent writes chiefly concerning Lt. Col. Young, a colored officer of the regular army and a graduate of West Point, and a man with a fine record for service in the army. Sometimes ago a board of officers passed upon his health and found him completely incapacitated for service; not obviously and visibly, but because, unfortunately, of their finding that he was afflicted with a chronic disease. My recollection is that it was Bright's disease. The report of the board was approved by the surgeon general, but in view of the fact that Colonel Young's record is a long and honorable one, and the government needs officers of his rank and ability, it was directed that another board be convened to re-examine the question so to make quite sure that there could not be any error in the matter. I have directed that the report of the board be returned to me personally before being acted upon, not because I find myself able to believe that any prejudice would produce the deep dishonor of a false report; but because I want to be able to give the assurance to all who inquire that I have given my own personal thought and attention to this case, in which so many are interested. I hope the board will find Col. Young still able to perform active duty. In the meantime, I have directed that he be restored to active duty, and have at least the hope of being able to have his assistance for the present. Cordially yours, NEWTON D. BAKER. Secretary of War. LT. COL. CHAS. YOUNG. THREE DIVISIONS OF NEGRO TROOPS UNDER OWN OFFICERS On Precisely Same Basis as Whites in The Selective Conscription—Will Be 87,000 in New Army. Washington, D. C., July 5.—If the War Department here carries out its announced purpose to raise the three divisions of colored troops, it will mean that 87,000 colored men will be called to the colors by fall. The number of colored men registered, under the conscription act, is only about one-tenth of the whites who registered. The three divisions for colored men will mean that nearly one-fifth of the 500,000 men called for the first national army will be colored, and that a proportionately greater number of colored than whites will be conscripted. The French and English envoyes when here, it is said, impressed upon government officials that the black troops now fighting in the great war have proven marvelous fighters. According to reports issued here last Monday from the department in the make-up of the new national army, Negroes are to be on the same basis as whites. To Be Three Negro Divisions. The War Department now estimates that in the first national army of 500,000 men there will be three Negro divisions. About 29,000 men are included in each division. The final registration figures show that out of a total registration of 9,659,382 there were 953,889 Negroes, or a little more than one-tenth or one Negro to every 10 white men. On this basis it is claimed by some that nearly 95,000 Negroes will be conscripted for the first national army. Under Colored Officers. It was learned late this afternoon that it will be the policy of the War Department to officer the Negro units with colored men as far as possible. In any event, the officers up to major, and perhaps to colonel, will be Negroes. The brigade and division officers will be detailed from the regular army. As yet the War Department has given no particular attention to the assignment of colored troops, but it is proceeding on the theory that they will be sent to France when their turn comes just as the white troops will go. NATIONAL GUARD VERSION OF EAST ST. LOUIS FIGHTING East St. Louis, Ill., July 11.—Lieut. Col. Clayton of the Illinois National Guard today gave his version of the story that he had told the coroner's jury at a secret session Monday that National Guardsmen, on command of a police sergeant, shot and killed two Negroes who had fired at the police and soldiers and had hidden in a shed. Clayton said that on the night of the riot about 35 negroes gathered on the river front and fired at guardsmen. Five soldiers returned the fire, killing two Negroes and injuring one. The police took no part in the fighting, he said, having arrived after the Negroes had fled. LEADER IN MANY GOOD MOVEMENTS MAN OF WIDE EXPERIENCE How the Mount Carmel Baptist Church Is Prospering Under the Able Leadership of Its Energetic Pastor—All Departments Close the Fiscal Year With a Cash Balance. By N. BARNETT DOPSON. It was Paul Laurence Dunbar who said, "To have achieved something for the betterment of his race rather than the aggrandizement of himself seems to be a man's best claim to be called representative and a leader." Few men have merited such distinction, and fewer still have lived to receive their just reward, for true genius is seldom rewarded in its day. Doubt, suspicion, prison and often death have been the fate of most men who have labored and done most for the betterment of mankind. But as the wind of time dispels the clouds of slavish tradition and custom their true worth shines forth as a beacon light and all men sing paeans of their greatness. The efforts and achievements of the Rev. William H. Jernagin, D. D., pastor of the Mount Carmel Baptist church at Washington, in the most concrete manner. Before accepting the call of the above named church a few years ago Dr. Jernagin had won his spurs as a successful pastor and leader among our people in the far south and southwest. Dr. Jernagin is the moderator of the General Baptist Association of the Dis- REV. W. H. JERNAGIN, D. D. trict of Columbia and vicinity, treasurer of the national B. Y. P. U. board, one of the vice presidents of the national Baptist convention and chaplain of the National Supreme Order of Helpers. He returned from Atlanta, Ga., on Tuesday, June 12, where he had been attending the Sunday school congress and the B. Y. P. U. convention, in which he took a leading part. As moderator of the General Baptist association he has succeeded in securing the hearty co-operation of the members in every important movement which has for its object the advancement of denominational interests in Washington. Because of his able advocacy of equal rights under the law for the colored people as citizens of the United States Dr. Jermagin was elected president of the national race congress which was held in Washington in October, 1916. He was leader of a recent delegation which conferred with the secretaries of the war and navy departments with reference to granting young colored men an opportunity to be trained for official rank in the new federal army. Under Dr. Jernagin's administration the Mount Carmel Baptist church has taken its place among the foremost churches in Washington. He has secured a new place of worship for his congregation, greatly increased the membership and has put the church in splendid financial condition. The annual report of the board of trustees shows receipts amounting to $8,492.22. NO. 25. As a Representative of Public Safety Commission. On July 14th Governor Burnquist appointed Lawyer W. T. Francis a representative of the Minnesota Public Safety Commission in connection with the Military Draft in the 8th ward of St. Paul. Mr. Francis' duties will be to observe the work of the local board and to report to the commission any irregularities which he may find. While this appointment is not based on color lines, we are particularly fortunate in having Mr. Francis appointed for the 8th ward as a majority of the young men of our race, who may be drafted, live in the war. NEGRO LAWYER TAKES LIFE. Failure to Get Army Commission Caused Veteran to Kill Himself. Muskogee, Okla., July 9.—Brooding because he failed to get a place as an officer in the army, W. Scott Brown, a well known negro lawyer of Muskogee, today shot and killed himself. Brown was a Spanish-American veteran and served as lieutenant in the Tenth Illinois Immunes. Brown had passed the examination, but the papers were missent and arrived at Des Molnes, la., after the full quota had been selected—Kansas City Sun. Threat to Arrest Agent of Pennsylvania R. R. Planters Are Making Efforts to Stop Migration to North and East. Shreveport, La... July 11.—In their efforts to check the migration of Negro labor to the North and East, planters of this section are being actively assisted by Sheriff T. R. Hughes and Police Chief J. J. Gray, who, at night, blocked plans for the exportation of about 200 Negroes to Pittsburgh, Penn. Fred Rankin Stier, who said he was a special agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad, assisted by a local agency, recruited the Negroes, who were boarding coaches when the officers arrived and warned the agents that if they shipped the Negroes they would be arrested under the Louisiana law prohibiting the enticing of labor. Stier abandoned his plans and the Negroes returned home. with a balance to the credit of the church and its auxiliaries of $111.69. The increase in the membership during the year was 102. Since the report was made thirty-four candidates for baptism have been enrolled. The Sunday school, Missionary and Young People's union are in fine working condition, each showing a cash balance at the end of the year. From April 30 to May 11 Dr. Jernagin was associated with the Rev. Dr. R. C. Judkins, pastor of the Salem Baptist church, in Jersey City, N. J., in the conduct of a spring revival, which added to the Salem church about forty new members. In making use of the texts Mark l. 15; Acts xvl. 29-36; Romans x. 9, 10, and Acts ll. 38-47, he proved himself to be a most effective and experienced gospel preacher. Dr. Jernagin and delegates from his church, Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. are attending the New England convention at Boston from June 12 to 18. Inclusive. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION 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. RESULT OF ENEMY CRISIS DEPENDS ON MICHAELIS' REPLY REICHSTAG PLANS CHALLENGE NO CHANCE SEEN FOR EVA SION OR ESCAPE FROM ANSWERING. DICTATORIAL DAYS OVER IS TENOR OF DISPATCHES New Tri-Party Expected to Brush Michaelis Aside If He Dares Defy 16-Response to Peace Resolution May Determine Loyalty or Mutiny. Copenhagen, July 19.—The German Conservatives have decided to submit in the Reichstag an alternative resolution on the aims of the war from the annexationist standpoint. A test vote between this and the Bloc resolution will come up Friday. A majority of the Reichstag is claimed for the latter. Chancellor Must Answer. Amsterdam, July 19.—A truculent, masterful Reichstag will face Dr. Georg Michaelis, the new Imperial chancellor. He summoned the session for a communication from the government. What that communication will be no one among the German political leaders knows. Few care. They have a communication of their own to make with an ultimatum appended to it. The chancellor's reply to that ultimatum will be the real news, the biggest "communication" of the day. There will be no escape from answering, no chance for evasion. Much Depends on Reply. In its sum and substance this is the question: "Are you for or against peace without annexations and indemnities?" And the challenge will be virtually: "Answer, yes or no." Upon the answer will depend the outcome of the whole political upheaval within the Teuton empire. Question of Loyal Crew or Mutiny. Incidentally it will signify whether Dr. Michaelis, the first "Von-less" chancellor, will have a chance to steer the German ship of state, manned by a loyal crew solidly behind him, out of the vortex of war into the port of peace—or whether mutiny will drive him back into the obscurity of his financial undersecretaryship before he has ever taken hold of the wheel. Haa Whip Hand. For this is the defiant message between the lines of every scrap of news from the Teuton capital: That is the tri-party Bloc in the Reichstag that was powerful enough to topple a Bethmann-Hollweg, steersman for eight years, backed up every conceivable confidence and support, including that of the kaiser, who dismissed him "with a heavy heart"—that this same Bloc will brush Dr. George Michaels aside like a puppet of tin if he dares defy it. "The days of dictatorial chancellors are over," every dispatch from Berlin tells those who know conditions there. "The Reichstag has the whip hand and proposes to use it and keep it." SAFETY BOARD ATTACKED AND DEFENDED AT TRIAL Commission's Orders Amount to "Zero" U. S. Court is Told—Early Closing Held Essential. St. Paul, July 19.—Did the Legislature exceed its authority in giving wide powers to the Public Safety commission? This is the question upon which the arguments of attorneys centered when the case brought against the commission by Phil Cook, Minneapolis saloon-keeper, was heard in U. S. district court in St. Paul. M.H. Boutelle, counsel for Cook, insisted that the orders of the commission amounted simply to "zero" and could not be enforced. Ambrose Tighe, attorney for the commission, said that the Legislature had often delegated authority, especially relating to control of the liquor traffic. He said that the commission felt that the earlier closing and later opening hours were essential for the protection of the state's man power during war time. U. S. Appeal Averts Rail Strike. Chicago, July 19.—A strike of 6,000 railroad employees was averted when the appeal of the government agents resulted in officials of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific railroad granting practically all demands of their workmen. Pipes Run Through Autoist's Body. Sheboygan, Wis., July 19. — Umable to see a farm wagon just ahead, Allen Glasser, 18, drove his automobile up behind and was pierced through the abdomen by a one-inch water pipe protruding from the rear of the wagon. He died within an hour. Glasser was a member of Company C, Second Wisconsin infantry. With his brother and two girls Glasser was driving to a company dance at Cascade. The lights on his machine were almost out and he was unable to see the wagon ahead. GEN. ENOCH H. CROWDER GEM LENCH WI SHOWDER New photograph of Provost Marshal General Enoch H. Crowder, who is directing the draft for the national army. MAY PROPOSE DISARMAMENT KAISER CONTEMPLATES DRASTIC STEP IS RUMOR. Germans to Show Disposition to Disarm According to Sensational Dispatch to Paris From Geneva. Paris, July 19.—A dispatch to the Temps from Geneva says the German government, according to reliable information, contemplates the dramatic proposal to its enemies and to the world, of a complete disarmament except for sufficient forces to maintain compulsory peace by compulsory arbitration. The German government, says the Temps, "while allowing the solution of the international crisis to appear as a success for the Pan-Germanists, has in view a maneuver of a quite different aspect. The bellicose declarations which resound will be nothing but the prologue designed to represent, Germany as invincible. Afterwards, sooner than is expected will come the theatrical initiative in which Germany will show a disposition to disarm." SHIP BUILDING DISPUTE REACHES CRITICAL STAGE Goethals May Be Asked to Resign If He Again Fails to Make Satisfactory Statement to Denman. Washington, July 19.—The shipbuilding row has reached the most critical stage of the long controversy between Chairman Denman and General Manager Goethals. After the general's second reply to Denman's request for detailed information on his ship construction program proved "incomplete" Denman immediately dispatched a third request for the information. If Goethals does not make a satisfactory statement to Denman, or fails to attend a meeting, to which Denman invited him, Goethals may be asked to resign. Goethals' friends will appeal to President Wilson first, however. RIOTERS CALLED TRAITORS Resolution Passed by Slav Council After All Night Session. Petrograd, July 19—The council of the new body of soldiers, workmen and peasants of all Russia the extremists abstaining from participation in the new demonstrations, have passed a resolution after an all night session rejecting "with indignation all attempts to influence" the attitude of that body. "All these acts," says the resolution, "towards our revolutionary army which is defending the conquests of the revolution at the front, are acts of treachery and felony." U. S. Takes Over Roads to Front. Paris, July 19.—Official announcement is made that the United States transport service is taking over control of the French railroad lines to the permanent camp and the front. The tracks are being laid and sidings enlarged. The roads will be manned later by American engineer regiments. American locomotives will be utilized. A section of the French state forests has been turned over to the United States. Torpedo Misses U. S. Steamer. An Atlantic Port, July 19.—A torpedo missed a big American liner by 30 yards when it was attacked by a submarine July 11, according to Col. A. C. Creame Harrison, a British officer, who arrived on the steamer. Germans Return Helpless French. London, July 19—French men, women and children under 18 and more than 50 years of age are being returned by the Germans to France from the occupied sections in the northern part of the country at the rate of 1,000 a day, according to advices received by the Belgian relief commission here. The repatriation is being carried out through Switzerland. Thousands of these refugees have arrived at Evan-Les-Bains, in the department of Haute-Savole, on Lake Geneva. Their condition is pitiful. DRAFT LOTTERY ON FRIDAY PLANNED; 45 STATES READY DRAFT LOTTERY ON FRIDAY PLANNED; 45 STATES READY FINAL DECISION AS TO DATE WITHHHELD BY OFFICIALS UNTIL ALL LOCAL EXEMPTION BOARDS REPORT. DETAILS OF MECHANISM OF DRAWING NOT KNOWN Entire Proceeding, to Take Place in Capitol Building, to Require About One Hour—Transmission of Numbers by Wire to Be Tremendous Task. Washington, July 19.—All states except three, New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan, had reported their local lists numbered for the drawing when the provost marshal general's office closed Wednesday night. Officials said they had reports to indicate that these states would report themselves ready Thursday. To Hold Drawing Friday. Washington, July 19. — Advices to Brigadier General Crowder, the provost marshal general, indicated that the national lottery to determine the order of liability of 10,000,000 men registered for military service could be held Friday. Preparations to make the drawing on that day went ahead rapidly, although a final decision as to the date awaits reports from all states that their local exemption boards have completed their task. Details Not Revealed. Details of the mechanism to be employed in the drawing have not been revealed. It is known, however, that present plans are for the lottery to take place in the capitol building with the members of the Senate and House military committees as witnesses. The entire proceeding is not expected to take much more than one hour. General Crowder was in conference with the newspaper correspondents over arrangements for the drawing. The press is relied upon to carry to individuals throughout the country the information as to when they will be required to appear before exemption boards and for that reason every effort is being made to suit the convenience of the papers as to details. Big Task for Press. The task of transmitting the long lists of numbers by telegraph is a problem of considerable proportions, but the press associations and telegraph companies are making efforts to insure both speed and absolute accuracy in transmission. There is more concern over the task of the individual newspapers after they receive by wire the results of the drawing. In large communities the problem of printing the serial numbers with the names of the men they represent in such district attached is one of staggering proportions. In New York city a list of the names and numbers would fill several hundred newspaper pages. Even to give sufficient names and numbers to cover those likely to be called to the colors immediately means enormous work. PLEDGE WINS I.W.W. FREEDOM Duluth Prisoners Promise Judge to Obey Laws. Duluth, Minn., July 19.—"We will be good, lawful citizens, obey the laws of the city, state and nation and uphold the President of the United States." So declared 17 members of the Industrial Workers of the World when they were brought before Judge Laners in municipal court to receive a disposition of their cases of vagrancy. All were released. GOVERNOR VISITS GEN. WOOD Nothing Said About Request for Resignation of Post. St. Paul, July 19.—Governor Burnquist has paid a visit to Adjutant General Fred B. Wood, who is sick in bed at his home. "Nothing was said about the request for his resignation as adjutant general nor the resolution of the state military board asking his removal through the Public Safety commission in the event the resignation is not forthcoming," Governor Burnquist said later. German Factory Destroyed. Amsterdam, July 19.—The Neues Tageblatt of Stuttgart, Germany, reports that a great explosion has occurred at the Wilhelm Weifenbach factory. The building was destroyed, neighboring houses were damaged greatly and windows were broken in the neighboring village of Suedhelm. New Attack on Draft Figures. Washington, July 19.—Senator H. C. Lodge in the senate said the estimate method in compiling draft quotas was "preposterous," and created the opinion that the "rolls have been padded." He wanted to know why the national guard from New England is to be sent to southern training camps while the army to be raised by conscription is to be trained in central Massachusetts. La Follette and James E. Watson also voiced opposition. Senator Watson said there was something back of the plan. THE MAYOR Francis J. Heney, the well-known "trust buster" of San Francisco, has been engaged by the government to investigate the prices of food, under the direction of the federal trade commission. SOCIALISTS QUIT CONVENTION RADICALS WALK OUT FROM STATE LABOR MEET. Failure to Recall Loyalty Resolution Causes Breach at Faribault—Departure of Disturbers Cheered. Faribault, Minn., July 19. — Threatened cleavage between the conservatives of the Mimnesota State Federation of Labor and the radicals, the latter including the Socialist element of the organization, ceased to be a threat and became a reality at the closing session. After two hours of intermittent attempts to bring about, ahead of the schedule time, a reconsideration of the loyalty resolution, the radicals suddenly arose, following the last attempt, and left the hall. Departure Applauded. About 30 delegates, who claim to represent nearly 8,000 men of the state, were in the departing delegation. All represented trades unions of the Twin Cities, the majority being from building trades and machinists' unions. Leaders were J. F. Emme, St. Paul, who had taken a prominent part in the radical actions during the convention, and William C. Sandberg, whose attack on the government at the forenoon session almost precipitated a riot. The departure of the disturbing element was a signal for applause from the other side of the house. This was stopped only by the vigorous use of the gavel by President Hall. 17 GERMAN SHIPS SUNK, STRANDED OR CAPTURED Blumenthal, Which Went Ashore While Fleeing From British, Is Total Loss. Ymuiden, Holland, July 19.—The German merchantman Magdalena Blumenthal, which went ashore off Zandvoort while attempting to run the British blockade from Rotterdam to Germany, is a total wreck. The crew, one of whose members was wounded, has been landed. The Blumenthal was one of the 17 German merchantmen which put out from Rotterdam, most of which were either stranded, sunk or captured by British destroyers. 237 ASK SEPARATE TRIALS Slackers Indicted at Duluth to Have Jury Chosen in Each Case Duluth, July 19.—Two hundred and thirty-seven alleged slackers indicted by the federal grand jury here have asked for separate trials. According to United States District Attorney Alfred Jacques, a jury will be chosen in each case. He expects to try at least four cases a day, and should he not be able to finish the work until the opening of the St. Paul term, the prisoners will be transferred there for trial. REAR ADMIRAL GRANT NAMED VICE ADMIRAL Washington, July 19.—Read Admiral Albert W. Grant has been appointed a vice admiral by President Wilson. The promotion is part of a partial reorganization of the Atlantic fleet. Children Need Jailed Suffragettes. Washington, July 19.—Home, husband and children have become vital issues in the cases of several of the 16 suffragettes sent to jail here for their demonstration in front of the White House, and it appeared that these forces would be sufficient to cause several of the eight married prisoners to be released by payment of fines, regardless of their wishes. At least one husband is said to be determined that his wife shall be returned to their children, and police said another had been interviewing officials. TEUTON REVERSES IN WEST ADMITTED BY BERLIN OFFICE TEUTON REVERSES IN WEST ADMITTED BY BERLIN OFFICE BRITISH TAKE NARROW SECTOR. FRENCH REOCCUPY LOST GROUND ON THREE- MILE FRONT. SLAVS IN EAST GALICIA CHECK AUSTRO-GERMANS Counter-attack by Korniloff Near Novica Successful—Enemy Assaults on Baltic Repulsed With Great Losses—Artillery Fighting In Belgium. London, July 19.—Berlin admits reverses to both the British and French on the west front. To the British the Germans lost "a narrow sector west of Duvent wood," while the French in a terrific three-hour attack on the Verdun front, on the three-mile front between Avocourt wood and the region west of Dead Man's hill, penetrated the Teuton's lines, retaking ground they had recently lost to the Teutons. After having tried ineffectively to overcome French gains in the Verdun sector between the eastern edge of the Avocourt wood and Hill 304, the Germans are now contenting themselves with throwing shells into the positions which they were forced to evacuate. Likewise, along the Chemin des Dames the violent infantry activity of the early week has ceased and artillery duels instead are taking place. The British and Germans continue their violent artillery duels in Northern Belgium and the former are keeping up their harassing patrol raids on numerous sectors. Korniloff Holds Ground. On the Russian front General Korniloff's army in East Galicia is stubbornly holding back the reinforced Austro-German armies, which are endeavoring to wrest from them the positions recently won in the Halicz and Kaluzs sectors. In the latter region near the village of Novica the enemy won a vantage point from the Russians, but immediately afterwards in a counter-attack lost it. The Germans are violently bombarding the Russians south of Brzezany and near Halicz. Attacks Near Riga Fail. Washington, July 19.—Heavy attacks by German troops on the Russian lines near Riga, on the Baltic sea, have been repulsed with great losses to the Teutons, it is announced at the Russian embassy here. The Germans began tremendous artillery preparations and then launched a series of assaults. Three times they swept forward; each time to meet a deadly fire from the Russian rifles. FLYER DESTROYS U-BOAT AND ZEPPELIN, REPORT Canadian Lieutenant Congratulated by Jellicoe and Recommended for Victoria Cross. Hamilton, Ont., July 19.—Destruction single-handed first of a German submarine and then of a Zeppelin by Lieutenant Basil D. Hobbs of the Royal Flying corps, is described in advices received here by his relatives. His exploits, which have received him a letter of congratulation from Admiral Jellicoe, and recommendation for the Victoria cross, were accomplished from a seaplane. He swooped down over the U-boat and dropped bombs on it until it sank. A few days later he attacked the airship and sent it crashing to the earth in flames, causing the death of its entire crew. FINLAND IS FACING ANARCHY To Be Without Government If Independence Bills Passes. Helsingfors, Finland, July 19.—If the Bolshevik, the majority faction of the social democrats, succeeds in rushing through the landtag on third reading the bill for the independence of Finland, the senate, which is Finland's cabinet, will resign and the country will be left without a government in a state bordering on anarchy. This conclusion is inevitable if one accepts the statements of Finland's leading public men. New Ambassador to Japan Chosen. Washington, July 19.—Roland S. Morris of Philadelphia has been chosen for appointment as ambassador to Japan to succeed the late Ambassador Guthrie. It is understood he is persona grata to Japan and that the nomination will go to the Senate shortly. River Commerce Open to Minneapolis. Minneapolis, July 19.—River commerce came back to Minneapolis after an absence of many years, when the steamboat Minneapolis, towing four barges laden with 1,000 plows and a fifth barge with a cargo of coal, docked at the levee at the Washington avenue bridge. The shipment of plows came from Moline, Ill. The Minneapolis left that city last Thursday and made the trip up river in a little more than five days. The voyage was a success in every way, according to both its navigators and the U. S. engineers. BRITISH - SUPPORT RUSSIANS ARMORED MOTOR CARS TAKE PART IN DRIVE. Ruselans Re-occupy Height-Captured by Teutone-Austro-Germans Active in Hailez Region. Washington, July 19.—British armored motor detachments are taking part in the Russian offensive in Galicia, according to semi-official information received from Petrograd by the Russian embassy here. This is the first mention of the presence of British forces in Russia, and says the armored cars are co-operating effectively with Belgian detachments sent there soon after the war began. Activity on Roumanian Front. Berlin, July 19—Increased activity on the Roumanian front is reported in an official announcement. Artillery fighting has been revived in the sectors of Archduke Joseph and Field Marshal von Mackensen. On the northern end of the Russo-Galician front in the regions of Riga, Dvinsk and Smorgon, the artillery engagements were more severe. Siege Raised After Food Riots. Copenhagen, July 19.—Advices received from Dusseldorf say that the state of siege there, the result of food riot, has been raised after 185 persons received sentences averaging 18 months. British Lose 14 Ships in Week. London, July 19.—Fourteen British ships of over 1,600 tons were sunk by submarines or mines in the last week, according to the official report. Four British vessels under 1,600 tons were sunk and eight fishing vessels. THE WEATHER. Minnesota—Generally fair and continued warm today and tomorrow, except cooler near Lake Superior. STANDING OF THE CLUBS AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. W. L. Pct. Indpls. 65 441 Col. 65 417 Pct. Louls. 64 411 .568 Mpls. 35 524 .402 St. Paul 48 367 .568 Toledo. 35 533 .402 K. City. 45 391 .536 Mil. 30 323 .366 AMERICAN LEAGUE. W. L. Pct. Chicago 55 314 .640 Detroit. 43 414 .512 Boston 45 314 .584 Phila. 31 493 .385 N. York 42 319 .519 St. Louis 31 493 .384 NATIONAL LEAGUE. W. L. Pct. N. York 42 319 .662 Chicago 43 433 .500 Nila. 42 319 .584 Philadelphia 31 493 .429 Cin. 47 432 .522 Boston. 33 444 .429 St. Louis 42 40 .512 Pitts. 26 53 .329 RESULTS OF GAMES. American Association. Toledo, 8; Minneapolis, 4. (Six innings) Columbus, 3; St. Paul, 0. Indianapolis, 6; Kansas City, 4. Louisville, 6; Milwaukee, 5. American League. Chicago, 4-7; Washington, 0-4. Boston, 4-3; New York, 12; Cleveland, 7. Detroit, 4-3; Philadelphia, 1-4. National League Pittsburgh, 8-3; Boston, 6-2 Philadelphia, 6-2 Philadelphia, 3; Cincinnati, 1 New York, 4; Chicago, 2. GRAIN AND LIVE STOCK Minneapolis Graith. Minneapolis, July 19—Wheat, July. $2.57; Sept., $2.07; No. 1 northern. $2.70; No. 2 northern, $2.60; No. 1 durum, $2.20; No. 3 corn, $1.95; No. 3 white oats, 76%c; barley, malting, $1.17; No. 2 rye, $2.07; No. 1 flax, $3.07. Duluth Grain. Duluth, July 19—Wheat, July, $2.58; Sept., $3.10½; No. 1 northern, $2.58; No. 1 durum, $2.25. South St. Paul Live Stock. South St. Paul, July 19.—Cattle- Steers, $5.50@9.50; cows, $6.50@8.50; calves, $8.25@18; hogs, $14.25@15.10; sheep and sheep, $5.50@15. Chicago Live Stock. Chicago, July 19—Hogs—Receipts, 29,000; slow, 10@15℃ below yesterday's average; bulk, $14.40@15.35; light, $14.30@15.20; mixed, $14.15@15.50; heavy, $14@15.50; rough, $14@14.25; pligs, $11.25@14.15. Cattle—Receipts, 15,000; firm; native beef cattle, $8.35@14; western steers, $8.65@11.50; stockers and feeders, $6.25@9.25; cows and heifers, $5.30@11.90; calves, $9.50@14.25. Sheep—Receipts, 9,000; firm; wethers, $7.75@11; lambs, $9.50@15.00. Butter, Eggs and Poultry Minneapolis, July 19 — Butter— Creamery, extra, per lb, 17c; extra firsts, 36c; firsts, 35c; seconds, 34c; dairy, 32c; packing stock, 31c. Eggs—Fresh prime firsts, new cases, free from rots, small, dirties and checks out, per doz, 321c; current receipts, rots out, $9; checks and seconds, doz, 20c; dirties, candled, doz, 25c; quotations on eggs include cases. Live Poultry—Turkeys, fat, 10 lbs and over, 18c; thin, small, unsalable; cripples and culls, unsalable; roosters, 13c; hens, 4 lbs, and over, 18c; under 4 lbs, 10c; ducks, 12c; broilers, all weights, per lb, 12c; geese, lb, 18c. Two Dead In Fight Over $20. Detroit, Mich., July 19.—Because he was unable to collect $20 wages, Albert Cante, 24, killed his employer, mortally shot an onlooker and then barricaded himself beneath a house and for half an hour defied two score of police and a mob that threatened to lynch him. His employer, Harry Sgarlata, died in the receiving hospital. "Yes, I shot him because he owed me $20 and wouldn't pay it," said Cante. "I shot the other man because he was chasing me. I wanted to get away and he was catching up to me." MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION MEMBER MHP ORGANIZED 1867 Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ..... $125 THREE MONTHS ..... .65 Hamlet B. Rowe, Local Agent. ADVERTISING RATES. One Inch—1 Insertion—One Dollar. Liberal discount given on 3, 6, 9, Months, or 1 year contracts. We do not run free ads, or over-run the time contracted for by our advertisers We respect their right to advertise at intervals, and rather have them do so, than to run continuously an "adv." and an increasing account. Write all Checks payable to The Twin City Star. Call at 1317 6th Ave. N. on Wednesday to insure matter for publication. The Twin City Star stands for equal rights for all American citizens. 1911 by American Press Association. HON. THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Every Negro owes a lasting debt of gratitude to Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, who placed the American people on record for the responsibility of the horrible outrages on defenseless Negroes at East St. Louis, Ill, during the recent riot and the well-meaning people of the civilized world honor him for his noble speech and manly stand. Not only does Mr. Roosevelt preach the "square deal." he practices it, and by so doing he has done much to destroy the spirit of lynching and mob violence. Mr. Roosevelt has called on the Wilson administration to act on this occasion. The President of our great democracy (?) has not deemed the affair even worthy of comment. Mr. Roosevelt is America's greatest statesman and we are proud to have such a friend at court. A REAL GOVERNOR. Jefferson City, July 6.—Many telegrams and letters are coming to Governor Gardner protesting against the riots in East St. Louis. All are based on the belief of those who sent them that East St. Louis is a part of Missouri. "We do not do business that way," the governor said in expressing his vexation over the communications. "All human beings in this state are treated alike, and will be treated alike as long as I am chief executive of the state. I am told that even some Eastern newspaper writers have been referring to this state as 'poor old Missouri.' on the theory that East St. Louis is in Missouri. They ought to post themselves on geography." OUR RED CROSS WORK. Notwithstanding that little has been done here for the Red Cross by our people, who are hopeful. The Negro troops need every comfort and members of the race in other localities are doing excellent work. There is every reason to believe that Minneapolis will do her share. We should have had a real live working organization. Now is the time to make good for Minneapolis in Red Cross work. Negroes were being killed and driven out of East St. Louis, because they came from the South to earn an honest living. Negroes have no rights under Lynch Law, and America calls herself a free country. Are you a delinquent subscriber? If so, why not send your subscription? --- SOME GOOD EXAMPLES. And Other Very Bad Ones. We have some among our advertisers and subscribers who are a credit to our race for their business-like methods. They pay promptly in advance and expect nothing unreasonable in return. Others want to know "Why we can't 'trust' them?" or send a bill, and then a collector, and finally censor a Negro editor because he can't run his paper "like the white man." Few persons realize that it pays to pay as you go. The Stär is not an installment plan proposition. It is a real newspaper run under many difficulties mostly due to the foolish notions and ignorant whims of those whom it serves and protects and from whom it should get its support and their consideration. THE NAVY NEEDS MEN The following is the copy sent to Northwest papers by Lieut. Commander, Jas. D. Willson, U. S. Navy. Mr. American Citizen: Do you realize that the United States Navy is still short many thousands of men to properly man the ships now building to be ready for active war service the latter part of this yeat? The Navy needs real men — red blooded Americans who are willing to do their bit for good old U. S. A., as did the men and boys of 1776 and 1861. Are you going to sit tight and "Let George do it" and in the future be ashamed to answer your children and grandchildren when they say, "Daddy, what did you do during the great War?", or are you going to be in a position to say "Daddy was a Navy Volunteer, fought for this country of ours and helped to make the blessings of Liberty secure for ourselves and our posterity, and also helped save some of the starving mothers and children of Europe." Now is the time for you to step forward and volunteer for the Navy—always found ready when needed by your Uncle Sam. Men of the type of Farragut, Dewey, Lawrence, Perry and Nathan Hale are wanted. There are plenty of them in this city who will "make history" when they finally volunteer. The Northwest has never been found wanting when the Nation needed men. Volunteer now, write or telegraph Navy Recruiting Station, Minneapolis. Branch stations at St. Paul, St. Cloud, D. Luth and Brainerd, Minn., and Fargo. Grand Forks, Minot and Bismarck, N. D. I realize your position for which you are entirely responsible. I have offered my services, but according to your orders "Negroes are not wanted" as white men. My fathers fought with Perry on Lake Erie, with Farragut at New Orleans and in Mobile Bay. I served with Dewey at Manilla and with Sampson at Santiago, and have never been "found wanting," other than a chance to fight for you. A thousand of my brothers are waiting, until you cast aside your prejudice, and you will be compelled to do so. The Negro Americans are sitting tight and do not care, who does it. Should you need them (and you certainly will) they are ready. Discrimination has denied them the ability to serve you, as they would like to; but your persecution has not overcome their patriotism. They are here, there, and everywhere, in the land of birth, the U. S. A. An American Negro, a native citizen. NEGROES WANTED IN ARMY AVIATION. Negroes are to be used in the Army Aviation by the War Department. This fact was made known in a telegram sent by the War Department to President W. S. Scarborough of Willeforce University which read: "Minimum age limit for candidates for Army Aviation has been reduced to 19 years. Your assistance in getting this information into the hands of your best military students will be greatly appreciated. The air service needs athletes who are quick-witted, punctual and reliable. Intelligent men, accustomed to making quick decisions are desirable. Men who ride well and can sail a motor-boat or handle a motorcycle usually make good air pilots." WHY THE CHURCHES SUFFER If there was some way in Portland to cut out or even curb the many forms of charity graft which are being worked overtime by the benefit route, the churches would not have such a hard time to keep up the interest on their mortgages, and pay the pastors their salaries. And the grievous and scandalous part about the whole shooting match is that some of the members of the churches are also members of this "basket brigade," and they are so near-sighted that they cannot see the great harm and injury they are doing the church. However, the pastors see and know that the band is impeding and hindering the advancement of the church along financial and spiritual lines, but they dare not condemn it lest they lose a few dimes or so, or perhaps a few thin-skinned members. These people, by their methods, are killing the church.—The Portland (Ore.) Advocate. Pity the poor children of many families. It is hard for many a hard working parent to support a family. Under the high cost of living these innocent sufferers are denied the necessities of life. We have a Belgium within our lords. Read the Negro Papers. FRANCIS M. DENT. Brilliant Young Collegian Being Trained at Fort Myer, Va., to serve as Officer In New Federal Army—Was Formerly Adjutant of Cadets, Dunbar High School, Washington. PETER H. Washington.-It is gratifying to note that our race is represented in the military officers' reserve training camps recently authorized by congress and formally opened on May 14. Of the 200,000 applicants only 60,000 were accepted, and 40,000 have reported for duty in the sixteen camps located in various sections of our country. It is a remarkable fact that of the 2,500 select men now at Fort Myer, Va., near Washington, one of that number being trained as an officer of the United States army is Francis M. Dent of Amherst college, Massachusetts, class of 1917, under special provisions made by the faculty because of war emergency. He passed an excellent physical and military examination and was highly recommended by President Melklejohn, Dean Professor Olds and the head of the Latin department. In this connection it is interesting to note that Amherst college is also the alma mater of such distinguished men as Secretary of State Lansing, Governor Whitman of New York and the late Hon. Joseph Choate, ex-ambassador to England. Young Dent was also a classmate of Mr. Humphrey Redfield, son of Hon. William C. Redfield, secretary of commerce. He is a Sobrino man and wears the charm that has a peculiar distinction for every son of Amherst college. Before entering Amherst he graduated from the famous Dunbar high school of Washington, where he was adjunct of the battalion of High School cadets. He is a modest young man, but courageous and brilliant when occasion demands. An instance of this is the fact that last year when the "Birth of a Nation" was being commended in the chapel service because of its alleged historical value young Dent voluntarily arose in the chapel amid the large student body and the college faculty and in scathing terms denounced the play by Dixon as false in history and a villainous attack upon a helpless race. Afterward when students and professors asked him for evidence upon which he based his spirited attack he gave them, among other things, Governor McCall's "History of William Lloyd Garrison," Major John R. Lynch's "Work on Reconstruction," Rev. Dr. F. J. Grimke's strong address on the "Birth of a Nation" and "The Crisis," so ably edited by Dr. DuBois. Young Dent is the son of Professor and Mrs. T. M. Dent of Washington, who formerly lived in Rome, Ga., where he was born Feb. 19, 1894. Mr. Dent, whose commendable ambition is to serve his country, is a poor young man who by pluck and the true American spirit worked his way through college, and his splendid record and sterling example should be an inspiration to every youth in the land irrespective of race. The Star tries to publish the news of Negroes entirely. We know the "war news" is interesting, but Negroes read and pay for the daily papers, which carry the current news. We have the exclusive right of the 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. 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. New Ambassador to Japan Chosen. Washington. July 19.—Roland S. Morris of Philadelphia has been chosen for appointment as ambassador to Japan to succeed the late Ambassador Guthrie. It is understood he is persona grata to Japan and that the nomination will go to the Senate shortly. MANNING'S VIEWS ON THE EXODUS FROM THE SOUTH Southern White Man Says Denial of Justice Is Responsible. The colored people are leaving the south by the thousand, more want to leave, and more are going to leave, says the Hon. Joseph C. Manning, a former member of the Alabama legislature, in a letter to the New York Sun. It is more than a wish to better their economic condition that is causing this departure of Negroes from the south. It is more a sort of quiet revolution against the oppression and repression to which southern Negroes have been subjected for many years. The spirit of revolution has manifested itself in simply leaving the south. Of course the demand for labor in the north opened the door of opportunity, but the restiveness of the Negro in the far southern states was such that the point was reached where, for better or for worse, the desire to get away had taken strong hold. The disfranchisement laws more than anything else have created the feeling of unrest and discontent on the part of the southern colored people. Their relegation to the status of a subject citizen, the denial to him of civic justice, has been a too bitter pill to swallow in mere submission. The uneven chance in litigation in the courts, the oppression of the illiterate and helpless Negro by and through the processes in the petty courts—these and other minor persecutions play a part in creating the determined movement to get out of the south and go where there is more of a square deal for the average man. Lynching has something to do with adding to the feeling that has brought about this exodus; but, strange as it may seem, the terror of lynching does not go so far in deeply moving the southern Negro as does the loss of his rights as a citizen. A Negro minister who was recently in Georgia, Florida, Alabama and other southern states is authority for the statement that leading Negro ministers and many leading Negroes indorse the movement to get away from the south, advising their congregations that it means protection under the law, the right of citizenship, better educational advantages for their children and freedom from the increasing wrongs of the south. This subject of the coming north of southern Negroes was discussed at a weekly meeting of Baptist ministers in New York city, and as a leading minister who had been south told of the wholesale departure of southern Negroes for the north, crying out to "let them come," there was a chorus of "Amen." These people coming up from the south to the states of the north and west will soon be voters, and their leaders in this section are keeping this in mind. Never before has there been such a united movement on the part of the ministers of the north among the colored people in the matter of urging Negro voters to qualify for voting. "You want to help those left down there in the south by voting up here," is the way the ministers in the north are putting their appeals. MORE FUNDS FOR EDUCATION American Church Institute Asks Liberal Aid For Our Southern Schools. At a special meeting held at the Church of the Messiah in Brooklyn the first week in March a movement was started to interest a larger number of northern white people in the educational institutions for colored people in the south. The Rev. Dr. St. Clair Hester, rector of the church, presided. The meeting was held in connection with the American Church Institute For Negroes, of which the Rev. David H. Greer, Protestant Episcopal bishop of New York, is president. The Rev. Frederick Burgess, D. D., Protestant Episcopal bishop of Long Island, in a brief address reviewed the work of the institute and praised the people for their interest in it. The Rev. Robert W. Patton, D. D., said that the Church institute needed an increased income of $100,000 for a thoroughly efficient administration of the Negro schools and an endowment of $1,000,000 to insure the permanency of the work and to guard against any calamity such as war. Dr. Patton also said that there is nothing that ought to touch the hearts of the American people, who are always interested in humanity, more than the helping of the colored boys and girls of the south, who, through no fault of their own, find themselves on this continent. Race Loyalty In Red Cross Work. News comes from various sections of the country to the effect that the colored people are contributing liberally to the Red Cross fund. Thus it is in every movement for national uplift—the race endeavors to do its duty. Hampton Students Show Great Thrift That members of the Hampton institute graduating class are alive to the economic, educational and social problems of the passing hour is shown by the questions which the boys have been debating in their English classes. Here are a few of the questions which they have discussed: "Negro Migration to the North Should Be Encouraged;" "Ignorance Is a Greater Menace to Civilization Than Poverty;" "The Submarine Is More Effective In Modern Warfare Than the Dreadnought;" "Hampton Institute Is of More Value to the Negro Race Than Howard University;" "All Labor Disputes In the United States Should Be Settled by Arbitration." ADVERTISE IN THE STAR Bring your Family and Friends and enjoy a day's outing with the Elks at this Ideal Picnic ground. The facilities at STUBB'S BAY are such that will furnish real Picnic Enjoyments including Boating, Fishing, Bathing and Dancing. Refreshments and good things to eat can be obtained on the grounds. No intoxicants sold. Trains leave LUCE LINE DEPOT, 2nd Ave. N. and 7th St., 8:00 and 11:15 A. M. and 1:10, 4:10, 6:10 P. M. Returning leave Stubbs Bay 2:45, 4:50 and 9:30 P. M. These are the only trains. Don't miss them! Buy your tickets in advance. 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Dining Room—Main 2831. Created and Electric Lighted Rooms. All Hours—Popular Prices. IT'S HOTEL Chas. Brody, Mgr. VE. S., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. On Room for Ladies. Special Temper- t and Grill; Billiards; Barber Shop in SH. AVE. SO. ERS; UP TO THE MINUTE. HARD TABLES IN CONNECTION. RS—SHOES SHINED. & CARVER, Props. AND ENJOY VIN CITIES ee CO FORGING AHEAD IN EDUCATION Prograss ofthe Burgaw Nor- mal School Noted. UNDER OOD MANAGEMENT Thrifty North Carolina Institution Takes on New Life Under the Lead- ership of the Rev. C. F. Pope, Who Knows How to Get Resulte—Better Schools Would Check Migration. By GEORGE F. KING. Burgaw, N, C.—During these days of unrest and the pronounced tendency of thousands of Afro-Americans in the south to migrate north, many of our educators in the south are manfully showing the educational needs of the masses of the race. They are contend- ing that the educational facilities for the race must be made better if the schools are to be effective agencies for raclal development. If there'is not a substantial effort on. the part of the state to give the colored People their just apportionment of the educational funds the industrious and Progressive men and women will mi- grate to sections where their children will have better educational advantages. i —— ee : D. oS r. fo .— ee) a ea” | Pda ae } PRINCIPAL C, F. POPE. {he situation reveals how well intelli- igent, honest and progressive men and swomen can serve tho race, especially in the rural sections of the south, where the masses are in need of a loyal Jeadership. ‘The Pender county commencement of ‘the colored schools, which was recently held here, showed that the fufluence of ‘the Burgaw Normal and Industrial school bas effectively brought about ‘such results that the relationship and co-operation between the races ure bet- ter. There is a tendency on the part of ‘the educational officials to give thelr ‘Afro-American patrons better school fa- “cilities und thus improve the conditions. As an ovidence of these facts during ‘this school term, the schools among ‘our people had an efficient supervisor for the county, in the person of Mrs, 8. F. Smith, who did splendid work. She has shown what we can accomplish if given a fair chance. There were about 1,200 children 4n, the parade on the commencement day, and the exhibits, literary contests’ and enthusiastic demonstration on the part "of over 2,000 farmers and their famt- les from every section of the county showed the result of helpful and intel- Agent leadership. Following this event were the closiug exercises of the Bur- gaw Normal and Industrial school, Again'a wholesome demonstration war made and registered the untiring zeal and cfforts of the better element of the race to go fopward. The man who is largely responsible for this constructive work in eastern North Carolina ts the Rev. C. F. Pope, who 's unassuming, Intelligent and strikingly forceful in the activities which have resulted in procuring a progressive supervisor for the rural schools. New impetus has been given to the Home Makers’ Club workers, a movement to teach mothers and girls how to make good homes, ‘The Rev. ©. F. Pope ts a native of this state und was reared in Hertford county. After graduating from Waters Normal fustitute, Winton, N, C., he en- tered the college and theological de- partments of Shaw university. After graduating from this university he taught two years at Waters Normal in- stitute and later specialized at Chicago university. He taught theology at Shaw university for eleven years. In 1916 he-necepted the principalship of the Burgaw Normal and Industrial school, which lms greatly increased tn induence and efficiency the past year Besides his ‘efforts to ecvre the neces sary funds for a uew dormitory, which is of pressing need, the Rev. Mr. Pope hopes (o have a member of the race ‘appointed 2s n xchool demonstration agent. Among his activities will be the conduct of a summer school for teachers and a farmers’ conference. RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION The publisher of The Twin City Star urgently requests that subscrib- ers send in their dues, or ask for a collector to call. The cost of pub- Yshing a newspaper is increasing, rnd it is important that subscriptions ant ads Le-psid for NOW ADVERTISE iN THE STAR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISE HERE, IT PAYS. SPECIAL FOR: GENTLEMEN. Large front room for rent for one man or two gentJemen; parlor floor, desirable location, modern, steam Heated, ay, 8 car lines. Mrs. Joseph Thomas, 2801 Portland Ave. N. W. 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Come! and Serve the Lord. 1204 Washington Ave. Sd. Services Sunday—Il A. M. Sunday School—1:30 P. Mo Praise Meeting—3 P. M. Preaching—8 P. M. en NORTHWESTERN MINING DE- VELOPMENT CO. IS SELL- ING SHARES The Northwestern Mining Devel- opement Company has been organ- ized at Duluth, Minn. Its officers are, Wm. Dawson, president, Wm. R. Hutchins Vice Pres, Geo. B. Kelley Sec'y. and Treasurer. They.have is- sued a prospectus, giving a complete discription of conditions, which will be sent on application to the Sec'y. at 501-11 Columbia Bldg., Duluth, Minn. ‘ 16,000 Shares for Sale. ‘The company proposes to offer the first block of 16,000 shares fully paid and ron-assessable, at twenty-five cents per share, and feels confident that any one purchasing this stock will be amply rewarded for his investment. ‘As soon as this block of stock is sold, there will be no more stock offered at this figure. i YOUR PUBLICITY PAYS. 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My Dear Buck: After a few hours casting, when your rod begins to feel like a plece of lead, Just slip into an easy position and take a Uttle whirl at trolling, besides resting up your casting arm and putting it in shape for a double-header inf the after- noon, you stand a mighty good chance of landing some fine fish with the least amount of exertion up to the actual period of fighting the fish. ‘Trolling is sure the lazy fisherman's delight and the fat man's preference. Braided Lines Best. ‘The best line for trolling ts the braided silk or linen, as the twisted Unes cannot be used successfully on account of the kinking caused by the twisting and turning of the line, which cannot altogether be avoided. In as sembling your rig for trolling don't bo afraid to use swivels; they help keep the line from twisting. In rigging up the spoon hook for trolling, which is the most commonly used, loop the line on a swiveled wire leader, a six or eight inch die is plenty long enough, and at the end of the leader snap on the spoon, which for ordinary fishing for wall-eyed pike, or bass should not be larger than a No. 8, while for pike, pickerel or musky a No, 4 to No. 6 is plenty large enough. One of the big mistakes in using the trolling spoon is to select a No. 12 in the single spoon or a No, 10 in the tandem style, with a bunch of feathered hooks on the end large enough to scare any fish on first sight. Some of the finest musky and pike have been caught on a Uttle old No. 8 spoon with a shiner or pork rind fluttering on the hook. ‘Take a No. 6 single spoon or a No. 4 tandem with a nice-sized black sucker, chub or shiner hooked behind, and you'have an ideal pike or musky trolling rig. Top this off with a small plece of red flannel right in front of the bait, and they sure cannot resist It ‘Troll Deep for Bass. ‘When the bass Lave left the shore waters for the cooler deep water and youhave failed to coax them up with thé ‘cast, Just locate a bar, twenty or thirty feet under water and take a shot at trolling for them with a bronze- colored underwater minnow. Take the small size, about a two-inch minnow, Jet ont about 75 feet of line, and troll deep. For clear witer use the bronze or copper color, and for dull days tr¥ the aluminum. For an artificial, this little old bait is sure a winner. A mud minnow, frog or pork rind strip with a little red yarn and a No. 3 spoon makes a trolling outfit that looks good to the bass. ‘There {s one little angle to the troll: tng game that some of the sure-enough fishermen have overlooked, and that fs to troll with files for bass. Take a nine-foot gut leader, loop on three files, slip three split-shot sinkers, about No. 1, on the leader three feet apart to Keep the files one or two feet below the surface, and troll along very slow: ly and quietly. Let out 25 yards of line and strike right after the bass strikes. A good combination of files for troing is the Coachman, Silver Doetor and the red or brown Hackle Trolling with files for bass might be called the highest art of that end of the fishing game, as it requires more skill and attention than the ordimary run of trolling. Cut Out the Speed. In troing for musky, pike or pick erel. 75 to 100 feet of Ine is plenty to run out behind the boat. At this distance the lure is far enough awa; from the boat and the line is easte handled in landing the fish. The boat should make about two to three miles an hour, which 1s speed enough tc keep the spoon turning and at the same time give the fish a chance to see you bait. Always troll with your rod straight out behind the boat, never out the side at a right angle; this is treat ment any fishing rod would resent A mighty good thing for the rod is te use a steel rod shortener, which gives you a dandy trolling rod for about 2 cents, Just slip out the first Joint put the shortener in the grip, the sec ond joint 1 the shortener, and you rut no chances with your bait-casting rod One big point to remember in trolling with a spoon fs the fect that a spoor must be spinning around in order te flash under water and attract the fish It you will keep your eye on the ro tip oceastonally you can easily tel whether the spoon fs turning arount by the steady bobbing of the tip When it quits bobbing you'd bette veel in and clean off the weeds. 4 wookful of weeds Is not much induce nent for a fish to strike. For wall-eyed pike put a dipse Anker on your rig and troll deep, an f you get a strike, troll back an Yortly over the seme water, as they feed in schools. 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It Is not a Kind act to com- pel your neighbor on the perty tine to walt more than Tee. ininuien unless your conversation Is very Import- ant. A call for n doctor or an Important. business. transne- fon mny be delayed by your holdiag the tne, “pa unto cthern aa you wonkd have them do unto you” fs a good rule. | sm Fam, 1 ki’ ® | LJ | & Is | AT ao ih Ay i |S ee ee me (eee eZ 08 2 = Seal SS ‘ A Gas Water Heater Solves the Problem. Sold by The Minneapolis Gas Light Go, T. S. Center 4639. WALFRID WESTMAN Photographer 1425 Washington Ave. So. Minn. AUTOS FOR HIRE. Service At All Hours, = When you want a good Touring Car for Picnics, Fishing Parties, ete. also Moving or Expressing,—Call ANDERSON, Main 2267. Prices Reasonable.—Advertisement, fh ee a NTS EC RAT a DPR PUR yw ka a Se OR gr ae Oa Raa WASTE OF HEALTH IS A PERIL TO THE NATION The emphasis which has been put on health programs, athletics ‘and open-air’ agitation has been entirely in the interest of happiness, economy and industrial efficiency. All of which is good and necessary but how often have we thought of it as a patriotic program and that pre- paredness in health was vastly more essential than preparedness in arms? It is “the man behind the gun” who makes or unmakes the value of the gun but if the man be narrow chested, anemic, weak of limb, defective of eye, the gun might almost as well never have been made. All the arma- ments in the world, the best that Krupps or Bethlehem Steel can turn out will never prevent one foe'from landing on our soil if the man behind the gun is a degenerate. Not less so is it on the farms than at arms. In the industrial or agricultural crisis as well as the military we demand a manhood who will come forward and lay on the altar of their country their very best. When one realizes that the requirements for our army are that a man shall be five feet four inches in height, weigh 125 pounds, have a chest mobility of only two inches, and be otherwise fairly sound,’ one is surprised to find how large a proportion of our young men of today are rejected. One is reminded that we are_threatened with a deterioration which may imperil our very existence. May we not well say to the men of today: “The waste of your health may imperil not only your living but your liberty ?” ‘ ‘And have we as a nation realized that our greatest asset was nof our banks, or our factories, of our mines, or our farms, but out man- hood? Have we been too busy making money so that we had no time for making men? May we not well now turn our attention to building up our walls at this point? ; SAYS SCHUPP IS GREATEST PITCHER OF RECENT YEARS Veteran Athletic Hurler Praises the Remarkable Control of the Giant Southpaw. Andy Coakley, the old Athletic pitch- er, likes to sit in the press stand of the Polo grounds in New York, right back of the catcher. Coakley occupled his favorite point of observation at a Glant-Cub clash. He was particularly interested in the hooks and curves of Ferdinand Schupp, the Giant pitching pride. It mattered not that Schupp was hit a little harder than usual, although he Lin b ‘he deat the Cubs. Coakley was only tn terested in what Schupp was putting on the ball. “That fellow,” said Andy, “is some pitcher! I don't see how anyone bats against him effectively. He has the best curve ball I've ever looked at and T've looked at a few in my time, “The most remarkable thing about it ts his control of it. He sweeps it ‘over the outer edge high or low, or on the inside, with as great ease as Mat- ty used to. I never saw a southpaw pitch that way. The more stuff they have, the wilder they usually are. “Schupp has wonderful polse. He never lets the batter. work him. He keeps the upper hand all the time. Unless you sit here and watch every ball he throws you cannot appreciate the wonder of his work, “He sat around on the bench a long time, but it didn’t do him any harm. ‘This is really his first year as a regu- Jar, but he knows all the tricks of a yeteran of half a dozen years of twirling. “I don't want to seem extravagant in my praise, but if there has ever een Schupp's equal in recent years he has escaped my notice, I wouldn't give him for any pitcher in baseball today if he were my property.” it log, i ities) Wash a half-pound of rice and put it foto a saucepan with four cupfuls of all, let 1t cook slowly until it ts soft, then add a quarter of a cupful of sugar, a teaspoonful of lemon juice and stir well. , Let it get cold, then butter a mold, cover the taside with g layer of the cooked rice and, when firm, fill with stewed sweetened goose- berries, Serve unmolded with a tard sauce. s Sometimes I wish that I could go. Along the paths I used to know, Could go back there and find some kit ‘And go along the roads T aid ‘When I had not a single care, And all life’s skies were bright and fair, ‘And birds sung in the wayside tree, ‘And all the world seemed made for’me. ‘That's what I think 1 Jove to dot Go find a little tad I knew Away back there, and we would go ‘Where water Iilies used to grow, And bend a pin and fix a line, Me and this old-time chum of mine, And sit until the light grew dim Where little sunfish used to swim. Those were the days when bullheads bit, And sunfish—why, life seemed to ft Us lke a garment, and we slid, Myself and that remembered kid, From one joy to another. So, Sometimes, I wish that I might go And look about and find that tad And be with him once more, and giad. —Judd Mortimer Lewig, in the Houston Post. Jask Rabbits Which Live on Deserts of Southwest Are Never Known to Drink.| A very curious feature of animal life in the deserts of the Southwest 1s that rabbits, quail, squirrels, deer, an- telope, the mountain sheep and many kinds ‘of reptiles and insects live at great distances from visible water The jack rabbit is especially poranid in this respect; and, moreover, 1t flourishes in regions without a particle of green food in sight for miles and mfles, Westerners assert that the jack rabbit may be found, happy and fat, spending the day under a scrap of bush that makes little more shade than a fishnet. His skin fs as porous as a plece of buckskin, ‘and the heat is sufficient to evaporate every drop of, blood in his body, yet he seems to get on very nicely, Californians aver that no one has even seen a Jack rabbit drink. Those who have camped for days in the deserts in vicinities where the only water for miles around was to be found, and with rabbits everywhere, declare that never does one of the little fellows come to the springs to drink. Men have even gone so far as to examine the margins of waterholes in those dis- tricts, with never a track of the rab- bit disclosed beyond where the grass grew. Little things trouble us and little things console us. Only a fool will pay twice for the same experience. When a man becomes thoroughly contented he has-outlived his useful- ness. It is easter for the borrowed um- brelia to keep lent than it is for the average man. * ‘The hardest thing in this world for ‘a dead game sport to do is not to tell you about it. Many a fool, after putting his foot in it, isn’t satisfied until he gets there with both feet. Marriageable couples are fond of star gazing because they are properly equipped for it. When a candidate places himself in the hands of his friends they mas- sage his pocketbook freely. Now and then you will find that the shyest girl gets tangled up in the boldest love affair. If women were unable to see the fine clothes other women wear they would have fewer wrinkles. When you pick up a pretty girl's handkerchief it 1s permissible to won- der how she came to drop it. ‘When a married man walks into a public place looking mad enough to bite a nail in two, and growls to those who speak to him, old- maids who happen to be present shake hands with themselves. They have nothing like that coming home noon and evenings. GOOD . . JOKES Why, Indeed? Doctor—Do you suffer from head- aches? Patlent—Certainly I suffer. If I en- Joyed them I wouldn't have consulte’ you. Unpoetic. Tom—Do you know I envy the birds? Bess—Yes; they're so gay and free —fly here and—" ‘Tom—Yes, and have only one bill the year round, Head of Firm— How Idng do you want to be away on your wedding trip? Hawkins (tim- tdly)—Well, sir— er — what would you say? Head of Firm— How do I know? T haven't seen the bride. “Smith could never misrepresent his goods, for such a trick could be easily seen through." “What kinds of goods does‘he sell? “Window glass.” Flashlights, Nobody ever made a real suc- cess of the other fellow's busi- ness, It’s human nature to go to some swell cafe to study human nature, where everything except what is real human nature can be found. A virtue that is boasted of is usually a’ very new possession. A man can live down a vicious past, but a fellow ts a fool to handicap himself to that ex- tent. No’ man Is strong enough to carry a grudge and do justice to himself, too. Being a good fellow downtown 1s all right enough in its, way, but save a little of your god nature for use when you get home. A woman never understands why a lot of other women’s husbands can make fortunes Sut of stocks and mines and real estate and her husband can't even get a raise in salary. PEELE CINCO When He Volunteers. ‘The Minister—Trust in God and make your powder fly. His Doting Mother—I wonder how long before he'll be a general? His Militant Father—Bully for him! His Pacifist Uncle—Dear me! Dear, dear me! His Proud Aunt—He gets his brave spirit from our side of the family. His Little Brother—Gee! I wish I could go. His Little Sister—I wish I had a dress like that uniform. His Chum—I hope he pays me that five bucks before he goes. "His Best Girl—Isn't he grand! His Girl's Cham—Oh, you must give me a military button for my collection, ‘Thetr Next Door Netghbor—I sup- pose they'll be more stuck up than ever now. Drill Sergeant—Oh, Gawd !—James Gabelle, in Life. How She Felt. And s0 you have secured your di- voree, I hear? Mrs. Wiggins— Yes, I'm glad to say that I have. Mrs. Higgins— How did you feel when you heard the judge's deel- ston? Mrs. Wiggins— Well, I felt sort of unmanned, as it were, aa | w= Fy | eecnrea your ai- vorce, I hear? s af Mrs. Wiggins— » & Yes, I'm glad to say’ that I have. EGS Mrs. Higgins— VELD How aid you feel My CG wen, 300 heard Rie) the judge's dect- KX sion? 5 eq Mrs. Wiggins— Y - Well, I felt sort of gi unmanned, ns tt - = were. = _ Hie Decision. “I have been in your train a long time now.” “I can’t marry you,” said the girl. “All right. Here's where I change cars, then.” A Failure Confessed, “You sald I would never want for anything if I married you,” she pouted. “Quite true, my dear, “My Idea was to cure you of wanting things, but I haven't succeeded.” est He *Could-Do. “My ri out,” sald a man to his “Please give me thing to. keep It In.” 1,""-sald the doctor, “here's -an pillbox. Will that do?” Longing. Some Observations. How Could He Tell? of Firm— = i ‘bearer fe Kb be away wedding v ins (tim- ey yell, sir— A pat would gee NNAIR SD ? RAS a) of Firm— (“Sy Beate 1 know? Wea tacen the CRRA SOD Gitte Minkoalne em Sbvacs ee ‘ | ee iy ree moe 4p mw 4 Bae. ele i 8 A Ph ty ee go 8 A 4 a peng cal g a ay 1S” ae 7 A ” gies, Lim el Vs a i A p ie \ 4 — t Po pe = WT) Ee eae Way 28 Le a eer ‘ee weg or 7 ae eS F iW, eS ee ———————————— Members of the women’s motor “ambulance corps of the American Red Cross are now engaged in active field work. The picture shows the first actual duty performed by members of the corps, when two sick soldiers wet transported from a camp “somewhere in Virginia” to the engineer barracks hospital in Washington. Mrs. William Colby Rucker, wife of a doctor In th public health service, drove the car and Mrs. M. R. Blumenberg acted as he! helper... They were selected for the task by Mrs, J. Borden Harriman, organizer of the corps. The trip was made over rough roads in good time. Mrs. Rucke! Is at the left of the picture and Mrs. Blumenberg at the right. Captain Phelps of the Army War college is helping one of the soldiers to a stretcher. Thi other sick man is in the machine. Most Women Serve Too Many Varieties of Food at One Meal, Says College Expert. Food conservation Is quite as impor- tant as food production, People of this country can profit by the experi- ence of European nations at war, and at the same time effect a great saving in thelr living expenses. European peoples started conserving food when they were forced to do so, but the peo- ple of this country. can avert the ne- cessity by beginning now. These are the conclusions of food experts. Miss Bab Bell of the Missouri Col- lege of Agriculture is of the opinion that most women serve too many foods at a meal. “A meal may be well-bal- anced and appetizing, and still be sub- ject to reduction without loss to body needs,” said Miss Bell. “By cutting down the number of foods served the cost of meals can be materially de- creased. Furthermore, there is no ne- cessity for folks to eat more than they need, By doing without the excess which is usually consumed, we can make available just that much more food for future needs.” - Miss Bell cited the following meal as typical: “Clear soup, maccaronl and cheese, lettuce and beet salad, ap- ple sauce, bread and butter, cream ple.” This meal will be just as well balanced and much more economical if it 1s simplified thus: Macaroni and cheese, lettuce salad, bread and but- ter, apple sauce, ~ “In like manner,” she concluded, “in planning meals, see first that the nec- essary classes of food are represented and then see how few dishes may be served, rather than how many.” Poultry Pointers. Do not allow ducklings and goslings to swim, for that checks their growth. A late-hatched chick well grown is more profitable than an early chick that has been neglected. ‘Never allow growing chicks to occu- py the same yards or to run with the matured fowls, but keep the young- sters separate on clean ground. Much of the profit in poultry raising depends on whether the chicks grow rapidly and uniformly, and that means whether they have the right kind of care and feed. ‘There ts no economy in feeding. en- tirely on one grain, or even two grains, because better results can be obtained for less money if a variety is furnished the fowls and chicks. Although young geese will some- times pick up enough food to keep from starving, they will not make enough growth to be profitable unless fed liberally wheg young and siven enough feed to mike up, with what they get on the range, a full ration. Clean ground, where other chicks or fowls have not been during the sea- son, Is necessary for the best results with Mttle chicks, especially the late- hatched ones, because ground which has been used by others is likely to be more or less foul and may contain dis- ease germs. Be sure that ducklings and goslings are given water in dishes, fountains or troughs large enough so that the most ‘of the flock can drink at one time dur- ing meals, and so arranged that each ean get {ts head into the water up to its eyes but cannot tip the dish over or ‘get its feet Into the water. Around the World, Panama taxes retail stores. Argentina Imports beer sup- plies. Greeks in Ameriea are adopt- ing sandals. Spain fs to have a second auto factory. London tailors have won in- creased wages, United States now supplies hadt the world’s coal. British Columbia is increas- Ing paper pulp output~ French capitalists are devel- oping Spantsh coal mines, United States authorities re- fuse to change name of Mount Bainter to Mount ‘Tacoma, MOTHER’S COOK BOOK Blackbirds of Two Kinds; One Deserves No Quarter, Other Has Good Qualities. The lark has two sable relatives, very numerous, which have long been of ill repute. One ts the grackle, our common big, snaky keel-tailed “black- bird,” and he deserves the black- eye he has (actually, by the way, that or- gan is of a maniacal straw yellow), and his place in the lst of birds with- out protection. He does destroy many bad bugs, especially cutworms and other ground infesting nuisances, but he also punishes the grain, spoils a deal of corn in the milk and systematt- cally raids the nests of his smaller neighbors, the weed seed gleaners and small insect scourges, breaking their eggs and braining their helpless young. So it might be all right to eat grackles if grackles were not decidedly too tough and strong to eat. But the other blackbird, the redwing, that fine steel black march bugler with the orange scarlet epaulettes, can be eaten, can when flocked in autumn be slaughtered wholesale with the spread: ing charge of a shotgun, and although he too takes some toll of the grain and the corn-in ear investigation has established his overbalancing worth. War Museums, < ~ ‘The war museum of the Avenue Mal- akoff, in Paris, is to have counterparts in London, as well as in Berlin, The Berlin scheme {s a gigantic one, alming at nothing less than a collection of everything printed in connection with the war. The London project, which 1s that of Sir Alfred Mond, has only Just been sanctioned by the cabinet. It seems that one of its most interesting features will be a collection of the proclamations issued in various parts of the empire during the war, among which will be the Bagdad proclama- tion, and such contrasts as the stately proclamation of the city of London and that issued in “pidgin” English to the natiyes of New Guinea. Proof of It. S “The young man our rich neighbor's daughter ts going to marry is a very promising young man, they say.” “I know he is, He has promised to pay me the money he owes me when he gets hold of hers.” ‘The best things are nearest; breath in your nostrils, light in your eyes, flow- ers at your feet, duties at your hand, the path of God just before you. Then do not grasp at the stare, but do life's plain, common work as it comes, certain that daily duties and daily bread are the sweetest things of life. Attractive Ways With Gooseberries, Ench fruit In its season is welcome, bringing with it its own delightful fla- vor to add to the pleasures of the ta- ‘ble, Gooseberry Soup. ‘Take two pounds of gooseberries, two quarts of water, two cupfuls of sugar, two tablespoonfuls of corn- starch, the yolks of two eggs and an inch stick of cinnamon. Wash the gooseberries and put them into a saucepan with the water and sugar. Add the cinnamon afid boll until the fruit 1@ reduced to a pulp. Then strain ahd thieken with the cornstarch, mixed to a paste with four tablespoonfuls of cold water. Simmer for five minutes, then pout over the yolks of the eggs, which have been in a soup tureen. Serve with rusks or wafers, ‘A half-cupful of gooseberry pre- serves allowed to stand until rather dry will take the place of raisins in cake or pudding. Any rich sauce, ff allowed to dry out partly, may be used in fruit drop cakes most satisfactorily. Gooseberry Marmalade. Put the berries into a saucepan, al- lowing a half-cupful of water to each quart of-fruit, and let them cook until quite soft. ‘Then rub them through a sleve fie enough to keep back the seeds. Measure this pulp, using equal measures of sugir. Put the sugar into the saucepan with water enough to moisten % and boll until It forms a soft ball in-cold water. Then add the CANNING FRUIT WITHOUT SUGAR Fruit for use in ple or salads or as stewed frult can be put up or canned without the use of any sugar at all, according to: the canning specialists of the government. ‘They, therefore, advise those who, beeause of the high price of sugar, have been thinking of reducing the amount of fruit they put up, to can as much of thelr sur- plus as possible by the use of boiling water when sugar sirup is beyond thelr means. Any fruit, they say, may be successfully sterilized and re- tained their natural flavor, texture and color as well as frult put up in sirup. Fruit canned without sugar to be used for sauces or desserts must be sweet- ened. Can the produet the same day it is picked. Cull, stem, or seed, and clean the fruit by placing tt in a strainer ‘and pouring water over it until It is clean. Pack the product thoroughly In glass Jars or tincans until they are full; use the handle of a tablespoon, wooden ladle, or table knife for pack- ing purposes. Pour over the fruit boiling water from a kettle, place rub- bers and caps in position, partially seal if using glass jars, seal complete- ly if using tin cans, Place the con- ‘tainers in a sterilizing vat such as a wash boller with false bottom, or oth- er receptacle improvised for the pur- pose. If using a hot-water bath out- fit, process for 3 pinion: 64 it time ate the water ‘reac! Pte ball ing point; the water must cover the highest Jar in container, After steril- {zing remove packs, seal glass jars, wrap in paper to prevent bleaching and store in a dry, cool place. If you are canning in tin cans tt will improve the product to plunge the cans quickly into cold water imme- diately after sterjlization. When us- ing a steam-pressure canner instead of the hot-water bath, stefllize for ten minutes with five pounds of steam pressure. Never allow the pressure to go over ten pounds. PREPARE © By GEORGE M. ADAMS. ‘Success can hever be without Prep- aration. Preparation means to get ready—to be able to carry out the more important tasks of life as they come along. i Prepare today for the Obligations of tomorrow, You who learn to Control yourself and stand Calm in“the midst of dis- appointments and failures, as well as in the midst of success and victory, are accumulating a reserve sure to hold strong and steady for the times of stress, confusion and chaos. Pre- pare for the emergencies to come. Prepare. by courageously facing and solving every problem that comes to you dally. ‘The big affairs of today call for thé trained man—for the one who 1s Pre- pared. Consclously or unconsciously, you are Preparing for something. Seek and find out what that something is, and when you find it, concentrate in double Preparation upon it. No man knows what his Preparation today may mean to hinr tomorrow. But he is sure that if it 1s Consclentiously done to a purpose, in this Preparation, he is making the soundest possible invest- ment for his future career. ‘To Prepare today means to Know ‘How tomorrow. pulp and cook until thick and jelly- like. Put into jars or glasses and cover tightly, Gooseberry Trifle. Wash a pound of gooseberries and ‘stew them until soft with one cupful of water and a half-cupful of sugar. Rub them through a sieve and put the pulp in a glass dish to chill. Pour over it one and one-half cupfuls of custard. Beat one cupful of cream, sweeten and flavor it to taste and heap it on ‘top. Decorate with crushed macaroons and shredded almonds. Bargain in Islands. La Gobernadora, an island, five miles long and four miles wide, in the Pa- cific, just 100 miles from the Panama canal, and nearer that waterway than any insular possession of the United States, a little dot in the mighty ocean, and described as a gem, ts offered for sale, says an exchange, It would, it 19 sald, have been purchased by Germany long agq but it was owned by Mme. L. Ruecke-Vallarina, a Parisian, who would not sell {t to that nation, or to anyone likely to do so, md matter what the consideration. Circumstances grow- ing out of the times now compel Mme. L. Ruecke-Vallarino to replenish her cash resources, but sue will strive to hold the island, at any cost, rathet than have It pass into the hands of interests unfriendly to the United States. Per- haps Uncle Sam may, at least, take the trouble to look at it. Proverbs are pebbles of thought which people gather up to throw at one another. The Italian Secret Police They discover a nest of German spies and use patriotism of two criminals to get vital evidence by theft:: Story of the nobleman who stole a million dollars and more— WO striking romances have lately been disclosed by the Italian police, one the Monte Cristo tale of a bogus count who swindled banks out of a million and a quarter of dollars and spent the money as if it were water; the other an utterly different story of the operations of the Italian secret police in detecting and breaking up a vast espionage conspiracy operated from neutral soil. Some fragments of both stories have been given to the public; even in Italy not nearly all the details of either are yet known. Both stories testify to the skill of the Italian secret police. The tale of the robbery of the Austrian consulate at Zurich has all the makings of a novel of adventure. The Italian authorities had information, even before Italy's entrance into the war, that from some neutral quarter a great conspiracy of espionage was being engineered in Italy. It became more and more apparent that this conspiracy had its agents in very high places, where they enjoyed access to the most confidential information. Ultimately suspicion was directed against Mgr. Gerlach, the pope's German private chamberlain, who had been allowed to remain in Italy despite his nationality, because of his relations with the Vatican. Month after month of investigation led finally to the conviction that the Austrian consulate at Zurich was the clearing house and headquarters of the whole Austrian espionage in Italy. Secret agents of the Italian office for special police investigations watched the establishment at Zurich and its agents in Italy until they were satisfied of the correctness of their suspicions regarding Zurich and the implication of Mgr. Gerlach. The rest would have been easy if Zurich had not been neutral territory, and if there had not been very special reasons to avoid giving offense to the Swiss government. Above all things, Italy could not afford to do this because there is a strong pro-German sentiment in Switzerland, and the Austro-Germans would have all the advantage if Switzerland should be drawn into the war and its territory thus opened for a movement of their forces against Italy. Expert Burglars Employed. The story goes that when long-continued observation had established beyond reasonable question the character of the operations that were being conducted from the Austrian consulate in Zurich the Italian secret police decided not only that they would break up the business but that they would make a desperate effort to get possession of papers which would fix the guilt upon agents in Italy. Accordingly, two highly expert safe blowers and bank robbers who were serving life terms in an Italian prison were made agents of the secret police. If the story as it is accepted and believed in Italy is correct, these two expert criminals were taken into conference by the police. They proved, as so many criminals in all the warring countries have proved, that in their somewhat irregular fashion they were just as patriotic as people who had managed to keep out of jail. They convinced the authorities that they could be trusted with a great state secret, and finally were promised their freedom if they would go to Zurich, examine the Austrian consular establishment, and rob it of the documents that were desired. The two expert safe blowers promptly accepted the commission. They were equipped with every detail of information that the police could give them, and provided with plenty of money and means to disguise themselves and their business. Then they went away to Zurich, took their own good time and did a patriotic job in high-class safe blowing that must be set down as unique. They discovered that the coveted and incriminating documents of the consulate were kept in a building adjacent to the consular establishment and not supposed to be occupied by it. It developed not only that the big strong-box of state secrets was thus entirely separated from the consular office, but that very ingenious methods had been adopted to prevent a robbery. Not only were electric burglar alarms installed but the room in which the big safe stood was piped for asphylizing gas in such fashion that interference with the safe would open the valves and instantly fill the place with gas. It was necessary first for the burglaris to learn all about this method of protection so that they might thwart it. Amazing Revelations Secured. The ingenuity of the expert cracksmen was equal to the occasion. They developed ultimately a plan for tun- WAS. VERY "SCRAPPY" MONK Organ Grinder's Pet, Attacked by Big Yellow Dog, Puts His Antagonist to Flight. An Italian organ grinder in a Western town had a monkey, and the monkey ran away and was ambling along the street when it was attacked by a large yellow dog. For several seconds nothing could be seen but a cloud of dust, from which the monkey emerged and scrambled up a barber's German spies and use inals to get vital evi- of the nobleman who and more— heling into the house where the safe was deposited, and then of cutting the electrical connections in some cases and switching off the current to false ground wires in other cases in such fashion that all danger would be avoided. When everything was ready, they put their plan into execution. They wore the most approved and effective gas masks, and were disguised in artful manner. At any rate they actually succeeded in blowing the safe, and although some of the gas mains were opened and the room filled with gas, their masks and oxygen tanks saved the operators. They were able to get away with a large proportion of the most incriminating documents. The whole performance was so engineered that the Italian authorities could not possibly have been held responsible for it if there had been a fluke, or if the expected revelations had not been forthcoming. When the thing was finally accomplished and the Italian authorities held the papers, which proved a wide-reaching conspiracy had been carried on from Swiss soil, it was of course Italy, not Switzerland, that had the grievance, and the necessity for secrecy was at an end. The documents that were thus secured contained amazing revelations. Not only Mgr. Gerlach but other people of only slightly less eminence, some of whom had never been under suspicion in Italy, were involved. Mgr. Gerlach escaped just in time to avoid arrest, though there has been suspicion in some quarters that the Italian authorities, without actually conniving at his escape, were quite satisfied at not having him in their custody. A great number of arrests followed, and it has been apparent from developments recently that this nest of plotters had been the headquarters of about all the Austro-German spies in Italy. A Swindler or a Spy? The story of "Count Luca Cortese," the bogus Nenpolitan nobleman who carried on an astounding series of swindles, was very different. Count Cortese was arrested nominally for swindling a Roman bank out of $365. As a matter of fact, it is very well understood that his operations amounted to vastly more and his booty is estimated at $1,250,000. There is still much mystery about the case, many people being convinced that the count was in fact an espionage officer of the enemy countries, and the funds advanced to him under the guise of frauds were somehow or other provided by either Vienna or Berlin. The Italian government has refused to accept this view, and all comment on the case has been required studiously to avoid even the suggestion that espionage wads involved. One of his first ventures was the creation of a trust including practically all the Italian dramatic interests. He paid unreasonable prices for control of many concerns, and not only subsidized the companies but doubled the salaries of actors, supplied actresses with expensive clothing and jewelry, leased theaters for long runs, bought newspapers, founded a new publishing house to bring out a dramatic review suited to his own special performances, negotiated the purchase of Italian rights on foreign plays with the object of monopolizing their production in Italy and encouraged playwrights to compose Italian plays and operas for him. By way of ingratiating himself with the moral sentiment of the community, he was particularly strong for the moral regeneration of the stage. He devoted much attention to projects of this sort, winning the support of influential Catholics by his projects for excluding actors and actresses of dubi-pole. The dog established himself at the foot of the pole and barked savagely, while the monkey chattered in several dialects and slid up and down the pole, keeping a wary eye on the enemy. Finally it slid down the pole again and then suddenly bounded plump on the dog's back and with teeth and claws made the hair fly. The dog jumped and howled and twisted himself and finally rolled over. The monkey promptly took to the pole again. By this time the dog was crazed with ous moral repute from the Italian stage. All this time the "count" was traveling about Italy in a private car, staying at the most expensive hotels, giving valuable presents to scores of people, unfallingly contributing generously to all charitable purposes and war relief. He fitted for himself elaborate offices in the chief Italian cities, and engaged a numerous staff of agents, secretaries and servants, including a big Moor as valet. It was noted that the spectacular "count" was highly eccentric; but then, it was argued, all wealthy people are likely to be more or less eccentric; and there was no doubt that the people who were most familiar with his operations thought he was of perfectly sane mind and a highly clever individual. Where the man had acquired his wealth was a mystery quite beyond solution until after the whole plot was exposed. Then everybody marveled at its simplicity as well as its ingenuity. Cortese had two accomplices, one a notary public and the other a poor devil from Como, who served his purpose because they bore remarkable likeness to two Pledmontese automobile magnates. Cortese carefully cultivated these resemblances, costuming and making up his accomplices with the greatest care to preserve the illusion. One of them was got up to resemble Signor Diatto of Turin, owner of an automobile factory, while the other was the image of Signor Dante Ferraris, manager of the Flat Automobile company. Two Spurious Financiers. Accompanied by them, Cortese would go to a bank, commonly the most important and influential institution in the community where he was operating, would have himself introduced by them to the management of the bank, and would stand modestly by while directions were given to the bank officials that he should be provided with such sums of money as he required on conditions which were carefully indicated. Usually the money thus supplied was deposited in the bank from which it was being drawn. So perfect was the illusion that the thing went on for many months before suspicion was aroused despite the spectacular operations in which the "count" was notoriously wasting vast sums. The banks appeared not seriously to have concerned themselves about what was happening to the money they were advancing so freely. He seems invariably to have got all the money he wanted without the slightest difficulty. When the police at last investigated the case, and called upon Cortese to explain where he got his money, he well-nigh convinced them that he really was an intimate friend of the two automobile magnates. It is said that he ever conceived and at times carried out the plan of getting himself into association with the two genuine financiers in order that he might be seen publicly with them. They of course were quite ignorant of his purpose. The Italian censorship has been instructed to suppress any hint at esplonage and complicity on the part of the banks. Cortese and his two accomplices have been arrested. It was assumed that a sensational trial would follow in due course, but there were those who had doubts. They suspected that if the matter were forced to a trial. Cortese would make revelations as a result of which the scandal would widen. In partial confirmation of this view is a recent cable dispatch which announced that Cortese would be tried before a military tribunal. From this it is inferred that there is evidence that he was a spy—New York Sun. rage and made every effort to get at the chattering monkey, until the monkey dropped, as before. The teeth and claws were again brought into play, and this time the dog had enough. After, worrying his antagonist by rolling him over he ran away as fast as his legs could carry him. The monkey chased him for a few yards and then returned to the pole, where he remained until recovered by his master. Even a fat woman likes to be made much of. PHILLIES GET SCHULTE Former Cub Player Is Secured by Manager Pat Moran. Veteran Has Several Years of Major League Baseball in His System—Probably Will Replace Whit-ted in Outfield. (By JACK VEIOCK, International News Sports Editor.) Ole Frank Schulte recently made his third move as a major leaguer when he went to the Phillies. He was sold to Philadelphia by Pittsburgh for the waiver price of $1,500 and, according to all reports, Pat Moran jumped at the chance to land him. We say "Ole Frank" because Schulte is in his thirty-fifth year. When a ball player passes the "three-ten" mark he is called a veteran, yet veteran that Schulte is, his services are still in demand. Early in the season Schulte cracked a floating rib in a wrestling match with one of his team mates. As a consequence he was out of the lineup for a time and his hitting fell off. Jimmy Callahan decided that he would sell Schulte and give some of the young buckos of the Pirates a chance to fill his shoes. When he asked for P walvers Pat Moran made a flying tackle and landed Schulte, whom he had tried to purchase from the Pirates last winter. The confidence shown in Schulte by Moran indicates that he still has several years of major league baseball in his system, for Moran doesn't take on flivvers, and he has an uncanny habit of nicking off ball players who are cast aside by other clubs and molding them into a winning machine. In all probability Schulte will take the place of Whitted or Cravath in the Philly outfield if he shows signs of stinging the ball in his old-time form. Schulte is a vet, but he is one of the old-timers who hasn't lost the snap from his legs. He can still canter around the gardens and haul down the tough ones with as much agility as many of the cumbersome youngsters who come up every year. The fact that Cravath's legs have been troubling him makes Schulte an asset to the Phillies, for Cravath can be kept on bench if Schulte can fill the bill in the garden, and Gavvy's hitting will be ealisted in the pinches as usual. Schulte was a teammate of Moran's on the old Cub champions, and aside from Evers he is the only member of the Cub champions of 1906 who is still fightin' off the lusty punches of Ole Doc Time. PLAYING BALL IN VENEZUELA Many Diamond Stars Attracted From Cuba as Result of Expansion of Sugar Industry. With discouraging comment on all sides as to the effect that war by this country will have on American sports, it is somewhat refreshing to turn to at least one instance where the present war in Europe would seem to have benefited sports in no little degree. The news comes from Venezuela, South America, and is to the effect that the magnitude of the sugar industry in the continent south of us, resulting from the demand growing out of the war, has attracted many Cuban baseball players to the continent and these men have organized baseball teams and started to play the great American game. All of the South American countries whose soil is adapted to the cultivation of sugar are sending to Cuba for expert workmen and many of those who are responding have been diamond stars in the Pearl of the Antilles. As a result, baseball promises to become at least as well known, if not as popular, in Latin America as it is in the West Indies. The South Americans are a sport-loving people, and once the fascination of the old cry "Play ball" fastens itself on them, there should be a wave of enthusiastic response throughout the continent. The turntiles at bullfights may suffer, but this, in the minds of many, would be a consummation devoutly to be desired. BOB SHAWKEY NICK CULLOP MANAGER BILL DONOVAN RAY CALDWELL PITCHER RUSSELL SOME STARS OF NEWSPAPER CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM. "Without any doubt," remarked Smiling Bill Donovan, as he rendered a perfect exhibition of a dentifrice advertisement, "I have the strongest baseball team in the country—on paper. "I am handicapped by an attack of Cincinnatiitis with which the valiant baseball scribes of this thriving little village have been afflicted. But for the fact that all of our players except Duke Farreur and myself were crippled at some one time last season and I strained my voice on several occasions saying sweet things to the umpires, we might have won the penant. per I was surprised to find were in third place and one games ahead of Detroit. I to call up that newspaper pan 'em when I saw that two other papers had made the take. Strongest Team on Pa "Without any doubt we strongest team in the league per. Just listen. In the first have ten pitchers, which is any other club in the league, one of the ten is sound in and appetite. According to ing Clarton, Bob Shawkey f pitcher in the league. Th "Those misfortunes furnished much capital to the boys who went down to the training camp with us this spring. They proceeded to win the pennant for us and they actually won it before April 11. They had us so far out in the lead at that time that I really did not see much reason why we should play out the schedule. Since April 11, however, we have not been quite so successful. When I picked up my pa- PRAISE FOR MILLER HUGGINS Leader of St. Louis Cardinals Lauded by Fans for Good Showing Team Is Making. Miller Huggins is being lauded to the skies in St. Louis because the Cardinals are in the National league fight when no one expected they would be. About a thousand fans in St. Louis own stock in the Cardinals, which BROOKLYN Miller Huggins. means that at least that number of fans are personally interested in what the team does. This may mean trouble in the future, though it works for popularity during a successful season. The ideal ownership of a ball club calls for one man to control it, with just enough other good fellows to talk about the club in the right places. ROWLAND HAS COMPACT CLUB Manager of White Sox Gives His Reasons for Success of Team—Men Are Not Hitting. Clarence Rowland, manager of the White Sox, says his team is not hitting, but that good pitching, tidy fielding and "getting the breaks" are the reasons for his success. "We have a compact club," explained Rowland the other day, but that is no enlightenment to the host of laymen who go to ball games, for he didn't explain what a "compact" club is. per I was surprised to find that we were in third place and only a few games ahead of Detroit. I was going to call up that newspaper office and pan 'em when I saw that two or three other papers had made the same mistake. Strongest Team on Paper. "Without any doubt we have the strongest team in the league—on paper. Just listen. In the first place we have ten pitchers, which is more than any other club in the league, and every one of the ten is sound in wind, limb and appetite. According to the Morning Clarion, Bob Shawkey is the best pitcher in the league. The Evening Blatt says Ray Caldwell is the class of the circuit. The Morning Universe declared Ruth is but a novice compared with Slim Love, Morgidge or Nick Cullop. The Midnight Sun says Russell and Shocker are the two best pitball pitchers in the country, while the Broadway Bazoo asserts Ray Fisher is the greatest pitcher of the age. So, you see, we have the eight best pitchers in the league." DIAMOND NOTES Hugh Jennings has reduced the Tigers' roster to 22 players. The White Sox are wearing khakif off the field and look like real soldiers. Fred Mitchell must have finally convinced the Cubs that they are a poor ball team. Weaver has scored more runs than any other player in the American league this year. Ty Cobb got five hits in a ball game the other day, which shows that Ty is showing up. The Dodgers are not only playing Olson at shortstop again, but he is the lead-off batter. Stuffy McInnis still is hitting all kinds of pitching. He is the big card at Shibe park. Grover Alexander was the first boxman in the major leagues to score ten victories this season. The Giants will miss McCarty's heavy batting, but Rariden is a more reliable thrower to bases. Jesse Tannehill, old-time major leaguer, has been let out as an umpire in the International league. Manager Rowland of the White Sox rises to remark that Pitcher Clicotte is not guilty of using the emery ball. T. M. Murchison is the name of a college pitcher from North Carolina who will join the St. Louis Cardinals for a trial. Probably the weaklings of both leagues would have more success if the first three batters didn't always sacrifice. Fielder Jones isn't saying a word these days. But if the Browns suddenly brace up he will resume his daily talks with St. Louis scribes. Harry Wolter is finding the National league pitching far more difficult than that of the Pacific Coast league, where he was wont to bust fences for several seasons past. IMPORTANT NOTICE During the summer the Twin City Staz forms will be closed on Wednesday night. Persons wishing to see the Editor may call at 1317 6th Ave. N. on Wednesdays from 9 A. M. to 12, and 3 to 6 P. M. Tel. N. W. Hyland 1205. Unless notes are written plainly and properly arranged they will not be inserted. Many people send in notes regardless of names, initials or composition. Arrangement by the publisher will be charged for. Free notices will be correctly written. THE TWIN CITY STAR Is on Sale at BELL'S BARBER SHOP, 244 3rd Ave. So. McDEW'S BARBER SHOP, 3 North 3rd St. CUT RATE GROCERY, 429 North 6th Ave. SIMMONS' RESTAURANT, 500 4th Ave. So. World's News Stand Wash and 2nd ave so THE ELK'S PICNIC. Ames Lodge of Elks will give their annual picnic at Stubb's Bay on the Luce Line on Wednesday, July 25th. Remember the date! The Elks' Special will leave at 2 p. m. Fare for round trip, 50c. Tickets on sale after July 10th. A CHANGE OF OFFICE. The Star is no longer published in the Nygren Printing Co. office at 385 So. 5th St. We regret to leave after seven years' association, but we are now prepared to publish earlier and expect our notes to reach us by Wednesday A. M. Send all matter to 1317 6th Ave. No., and call on Wednesday to see the Editor in person. Phone N. W., Hy. 1205, to insure appointment. UNION SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC. The Annual Union Picnic of the Twin City Sunday Schools will be held at Como Park on July 24th. THE TWIN CITY STAR will be sent to any out of town address. Send your subscription in postage stamps. Read your home paper while visiting in other cities. It's like a letter from home. THE STAR'S PHONE, HY. 1208. IT MAY BE HOT ON THE NIGHT OF THE TWIN CITY MUSICIANS' CONCERT AND DANCE, BUT ONE GOOD THING IS CERTAIN—YOU MAY DANCE IN YOUR SHIRT-SLEEVEES.—Advertisement. OUR FOES. is G. L. Morrill's subject at the People's Church, New Garden theatre, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Pictures of the ruins of Yucatan, travel movies, organ. Mr. Clyde Gilmore, of the Soo Dining Car Dept., at Soo, Mich., is spending his relief here. Mr. Fred S. Carver has returned there after an enjoyable visit. Mrs. O. C. Uptergrove is in Chicago visiting her mother, Mrs. Butler, 3571 Forrest Ave., who is very ill. Miss Caledonia Johnson, a public school teacher of Greenwood, Miss., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Sarah Johnson, 1318 East 25th St., for the vacation season. Mr. Judge Johnston is able to get out this week. He is much improved from his recent accident. Mr. John La Coste left this week for an extended Eastern trip as far as Portland, Me. He will spend some time at Atlantic City, Cape May, N. J., and intermediate points, returning before Sept. 1st. Mr. Roy Scott and wife are visiting the city this week, accompanied by their two children, Nina Isabel and Roy, Jr. Mr. Scott is a pharmacist and lives at Monticello, Minn. Had the Negroes stood for Roosevelt in Chicago in 1912 there would not have been a Wilson administration. The Negroes of Kansas City, Mo., sent $111.33 last week to the East St. Louis sufferers, and more will follow. Mr. James A. Roberts has returned from a pleasant visit to his uncle, Mr. Alex. Roberts of Davenport, Ia. Misses Clarist and Ellen Lucas have left the city as traveling companions with a party. They will make a lengthy trip. Mrs. Columbus Jenifer returned home Monday from a pleasant visit to Chicago, Buffalo, Duluth and other intermediate cities. ATTORNEY FRANCIS SECURES PARDON. Campbell Released from Stillwater Prison. On July 5, 1910, after a steamboat excursion given by the Elks, Ella Robinson shot and killed Emma Branch out of jealousy arising from the fact that Emma Branch was dancing and too familiar with Brody Campbell. The Robinson woman and Campbell were both arrested and at the trial of the case claim was made that Campbell furnished the revolver with which the shooting was done. Lawyer Fred L. McGhee made an excellent defense but the defendants were found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment. The Robinson woman died about a year after the trial, while on parole. Lawyer W. T. Francis appeared before the pardon board on Thursday and was successful in securing a pardon for Campbell. NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSN. CLOSES SESSION AT PRISON Editor Smith Delivers Address. The National Editorial Association closed its convention at Stillwater, Minn., last Saturday. Exercises were held in the prison chapel and dining room. The editor and friends were the guests of the Board of Control. Speeches were made by Warden Reed, Hon. Ralph Wheelock and C. J. Vasaly of the board, by Retiring Press. Tomlinson of New Jersey and Pres. Elect H. C. Hotaling of Mapleton, Minn. Chas. S. Smith of the Twin City Star asked for a fair consideration of the Negro by the white consideration of the Negro by the loyalty of the Negro to the Flag. The Negroes in the prison are treated equally with other inmates, and there is no racial distinction in the greatest penal institution in the world. The guests enjoyed a baseball game by the inmates, in which a member of our race, Bradley, a famous shortstop, was a favorite attraction. The visit was an inspiration to many, who never imagined the good results from humane treatment of unfortunates, and all departed in praise of the management of this great man-factory. Messrs. Frank J. Meyst and John L. Prelsman conducted the party. The next meeting of the association will be held in Little Rock, Ark. Editor Smith is the only Negro member of the association. The annual meeting of the Missionary Society of St. Peters A. M. E. church was a success in every way. The following program was very instructive and entertaining: "Description of Mission Work in Africa," by Rev. E. W. Gilles. Remarks by Messrs. Harry L. Scott and Chas. Sumner Smith, Revs. D. E. Beasley, I. W. Bess and T. B. Stovall. Paper by Mrs. Hilda Kennedy. Vocal solos by Mrs. Belle Salters Taylor and Mrs. Irene Salters Harris, accompanied by Mrs. Madeline Alexander and Miss Marriene Jeffrey. Song by Mrs. Harley Poore and a chorus by the church choir. After the exercises a social was held in the church parlors. Mrs. J. B. Glover presided. SANDWICH JACK" IS DEAD. Mr. J. P. Jackson, the cook and caterer, better known as "Sandwich Jack," died July 18, after a lingering illness. He had suffered many years from heart trouble and was removed from the City Hospital after there were no hopes for his recovery, to the residence at 401 5th Ave. So., where his sister, Mrs. Johnson, and many friends made his last hours very comfortable. He was a member of various branches of the Odd Fellows and the Elks, and was one of the old citizens of this city. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at St. Peter's A. M. E. Church. THIS MUSICAL CONCERT AND DANCE TO BE UNEXCELLED. The musical concert and ball by the Twin City musicians will be a great affair on July 30th, at the Arcadia Dancing Academy, 5th St. near 4th Ave. So. Come early and hear the musical program. The committee is Ralston McInnis, president; E. C. Cason, secretary; T. E. Cason, C. D. Monroe and E. Hill.—Advertisement. Miss Olga York has accepted the position as stenographer and book-keeper for Mr. J. M. Morris, 506 Boston Block. Social News Editor and Agent, Miss Olga York, 506 Boston Block. Tel. Nic. 1873. Mr. Edw. Sheppard was a visitor in the city this week and attended the Episcopal picnic. He met several old friends. "Ed" is now running from Chicago to Minneapolis. He is a well known railroad man, being one of the old crew of Maj. Trout of the Penn. Dining Car Dept. at Jersey City and the New Haven Railroad. He is a prominent Elk and a member of Monach Lodge No. 45 of New York City. The Episcopal Club's picnic was a great success. There was a large crowd of visitors to the Twin Cities and the representative crowd of good citizens spent a fine day. THE DOUGLASS HOME FUND Mrs. M. B. Talbert sent her check for $2,500 as a payment on the home of Frederick Douglass, which will be a Negro Historical Museum. The amount was raised by the Woman's Federated Clubs of which she is president. Class D. Rank I. Salary, $1,020 per year. The duties of this position are to look after the interests of the colored women of the city and require the services of a colored policewoman. Eligibles from this list will be assigned to duties as indicated. There is one vacancy in the position which is now being filled by a colored woman working temporarily on a permit pending examination. Minneapolis Civil Service Commission. DISTRICT FEDERATION OFFICERS. Elected at the Annual Convention of Afro-American Women's Clubs in St. Paul June 19th for the Ensuing Year. Mrs. Ida Sellers.....Pres. Mrs. Fannie Sears.....Vice Pres. Mrs. Katie L. Smith.....Rec. Sec. Mrs. Annie Greene.....Asst. Sec. Mrs. Laura Celinestine.....Cor. Sec. Mrs. Annie Jordan.....Treas. Mrs. Ophelia Rice.....Chaplain Mrs. Lulu Maxwell.....Editor Mrs. Minnie Wright.....Organizer Mrs. Clementine Shane.....Historian *Heads of Departments* Treasures of Department Mesdames Maud Canty, Music; Emma Helm, Legal; Edna Lewis, Reciprocity; Nina Slaughter, Arts and Crafts; Rebeque Scott, Sergeant-at-Arms; Myrtle Pack, Junior; Emma Bush, Philanthropic; America Sims, Mothers. AGENTS WANTED—NOW! Reliable and intelligent agents always wanted to solicit business for THE TWIN CITY STAR; also correspondents in principal cities. A chance to earn a good living. Write The Twin City Star, Minneapolis. A COMING EVENT The N. A. A. C. P. is working hard to present a beautiful and humorous play entitled "Pro Tem" to be followed by a dance. Watch for the date. You must not miss this as it will be the grand social event of the midsummer season. THE CADETS ARE DRILLING. The K. P. Cadets are being drilled every Saturday afternoon by Capt. W. C. Jeffrey at Knox Hall, 8th ave. s. and 4th st. The boys are very enthusiastic and a large number have joined. Uniforms will be ready soon and a public appearance will be made. VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR GIRLS ASKED BY LEAGUE New York Organization Revisives Favorable Reply From Education Board. As a result of the conference on trade training opportunities for New York city girls held some time ago at the residence of Miss Virginia Potter on West Seventy-sixth street, New York, at the call of the National Urban league a hearing on the subject before the committee on vocational training of the board of education was held the second Friday in June. Of the representatives of the twenty-six petitioning organizations those who spoke in behalf of increasing the facilities for trade training were Miss Virginia Potter, president of the board of directors of the Manhattan Trade School For Girls; Miss Elizabeth Walton, Miss Margaret Brown, secretary vocational scholarship committee of the Henry Street settlement; Mrs. Cecilia Cabanis, executive secretary colored branch Y. W. C. A.; Eugene Kincle Jones, executive secretary National Urban league; Jacob Theobald, principal public School No. 89. John Martin, chairman of the vocational committee of the board of education, stated that his committee looked favorably upon the extension of the facilities for vocational training for girls under high school grade and appointed a committee from the educational department to confer with a committee of three from the petitioners on courses of training to be offered next September. The committee from the petitioners are Miss Virginia Potter, Miss Margaret Brown and E. K. Jones. New Literary Society at Pittsburgh. The latest addition to the numerous literary and social organizations in Pittsburgh is the Morningside Literary and Debating society. The society holds its meetings at the Morningside Baptist church, in which it was organized in June. Elks to Meet at Cleveland (O.) 157, 26. The annual convention of the grand lodge Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World will be held at Cleveland, O., from Aug. 26 to 30, inclusive. Armond W. Scott of Washington is the grand ex- alted ruler. 237 ASK SEPARATE TRIALS Slackers Indicted at Duluth to Have Jury Chosen in Each Case. Duluth, July 19.—Two hundred and thirty-seven alleged slackers indicted by the federal grand jury here have asked for separate trials. According to United States District Attorney Alfred Jacques, a jury will be chosen in each case. He expects to try at least four cases a day, and should he not be able to finish the work until the opening of the St. Paul term, the prisoners will be transferred there for trial. WE NEED YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. PROMINENT CLUB WOMEN TO PUT ST. LOUIS OUTRAGES SQUARELY BEFORE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. Call Issued by Women of the District of Columbia—a day of Prayer Set—Miss Burroughs Leads the Movement. Special to the Star. Washington, D. C., July 6—Grieved and heart-sick over the East St. Louis outrages, in which men, women and children were shot down like rats and their houses burned while United States soldiers and policemen, sworn to protect life and property, grinned when asked why they did not stop President Lincoln Heights Training the slaughter, the women of this city have requested Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, president of the National Association of Colored Women, to come to Washington at once and to call the president of every other state federation to do the same. These women are called to take proper steps to put the question of lynching squarely before the American people. The organization has a membership of over 50,000 of the most cultured women of the race. Preparatory to the coming of the leaders outside of Washington, the women here are going ahead, quietly but determinedly, to set in motion a wave of sentiment that will become nation-wide. The first step has been taken. It is made in the following Call to Prayer: TO YOUR KNEES AND DON'T STOP PRAYING UNTIL THE VOICE OF NEGRO WOMEN IS HEARD AND THEIR PETITION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF MOB VIOLENCE is accepted by the American people and lynchings and slaughter of human beings be made a crime instead of a thing to be "grinned" at by soldiers under oath to defend the honor of the country and in time of uprisks to do their duty bravely. THE WRONGS CAN AND MUST THE WRONGS CAN AND MUST BE RIGHTED. The nearest way to the conscience of the American people is by way of the Throne of God. WE ARE GOING THAT WAY, and then we are going to put our APPEAL for justice and protection under the law squarely up to the American people. We regret that this issue has been thrust before us when we are with the nations at war, BUT there will be no "WORLD DEMOCRACY" until the burning of innocent women and babies, aged men and innocent citizens of color is taken from the list of "Sports" of Civilized Americans. WE PROPOSE to fight for our country to help against foes at home and abroad, to conserve its food and fuel supplies, AND WE BELIEVE that this fight for "Democracy" must begin at Jerusalem (at home). THEREFORE, the women of this city will assemble for Prayer in the Metropolitan Baptist Church Wednesday, July 11th, at 6 a. m. The meeting will last just one hour. Every woman and girl is urged to attend. Those who cannot come are asked to spend a part of the hour in family and secret prayer. Don't stop praying. God has prom Don't stop praying. God has promised and He is true; ised and He is true; Don't stop praying.—He'll answer you. LET EVERYBODY PRAY. Let every preacher "Lift up thy (his) voice like a trumpet, and show my people their transgression and the house of Jacob their sins." Among the most active leaders, we note the following women: Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, Miss Emma B. Hall, Miss Ida C. Plummer, Miss Marie A. D. Madre, Mrs. Mary E. Thompson, Mrs. Rosetta Lawson, Mrs. Lella A. Pendleton, Mrs. Alma J. Scott, Mrs. Rebecca J. Gray, Mrs. Hannah McCarey, G. Pelham and Dr. Whipper. THE STAR is the CHEAPEST and BEST NEGRO PAPER in the NORTHWEST. It needs 500 more Subscribers to keep it going. Help to get us A BIGGER CIRCULATION. A YOUNG NEWS AGENT. Master Wm. Helm, Jr., of 3115 Columbus Ave., is our new agent. He is soliciting subscribers for the Twin City Star, The Crisis and The Chicago Defender. During his vacation he will give his time to work for these papers. Any assistance given him will be an encouragement to an ambitious young man and a financial aid to Negro enterprises. Germans Return Helpless French. London, July 20.-French men, women and children under 18 and more than 50 years of age are being returned by the Germans to France from the occupied sections in the northern part of the country at the rate of 1,000 a day, according to advises received by the Belgian relief commission here. The repatriation is being carried out through Switzerland. Thousands of these refugees have arrived at Evian-Les-Bains, in the Department of Haute-Savole, on Lake Geneva. Their condition is pitiful. U. S. Appeal Averts Rail Strike. Chicago, July 20.-A strike of 6,000 railroad employees was averted when the appeal of the government agents resulted in officials of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific railroad granting practically all demands of their workmen. 1313 Wash. Ave. South FOR LADIES & GENTLEMEN Music Every Day from 2 P. M. to 11 P. M. Kidd Mitchell, Prop. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. LADIES SPECIALLY INVITED EVERY DAY. THANN'S BUFFET High Grade Specialists in Wet Wash Dry Wash and Family Laundering OUR WORK IS OUR BEST ADVERTISEMENT N. W. MAIN 2869 Auto. 36 774 STAG HOTEL TAXI SERVICE, 246 Fourth Avenue South CARS AT ALL HOURS. SPECIAL RATES TO THEATRE AND DANCE PARTIES. ROBERT SINGER, Prop. Automatic 32 413 N. W. Main 5244 CHALMERS LIVERY SERVICE WRIGHT AND SHEPARD, PROP. 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