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THE TWIN CITY STAR. Minn Historical Society WILSON PREPARES TO ABANDON SHIP WILSON PREPARES TO ABANDON SHIP PRESIDENT DONS A LIFE PRE SERVER AND PRACTICES LIFEBOAT DRILL. Executive Calls Mrs. Wilson, Leads Her to Lifeboat and Assists in Adjusting Her Lifebelt While They Stand in Line. On Board the U. S. S. George Washington, Dec. 6—President Wilson faced the test that the American troops have been undergoing on their way to France. The chief executive of the United States was forced hastily to don a life preserver and prepared to abandon a ship which, theoretically, had been attacked by a submarine. The alarm bell and the "buzzer" in the President's apartment gave the signal to prepare to take to the boats. Previously having been instructed by Captain McCauley, President Wilson left his office, called Mrs. Wilson and led her to a lifeboat. The President assisted Mrs. Wilson in adjusting her life preserver and then they stood in line waiting. Meantime, all the ship's company was doing the same as the President. The drill was perfectly conducted, and the passengers on board the George Washington could have abandoned ship in 10 minutes. Seven of the twelve destroyers escorting the George Washington turned back. Washington, Dec. 6.—The Navy department announced that it has been in continuous communication by radio with the steamer George Washington since it left New York with President Wilson and his party on board. No information was given as to the kind of weather the vessel and her convoying fleet had encountered or their position. At the White House it was said that no communications from the President had been received, but it was explained that the President had left his desk clear and that no matters of importance requiring his attention had developed since he left Washington. Special Arrangements Made. The department's announcement disclosed special arrangements never before used were made for handling the President's messages and to insure his being in constant touch with Washington. "The George Washington and the battleship Pennsylvania," said the statement, "are both equipped with the most powerful transmitting apparatus, some of which was installed for this particular ship. "All messages for the President are sent by the new naval high-power station at Annapolis, which is five times as powerful as the Arlington station. These messages are received by the George Washington and the Pennsylvania simultaneously. All replies are forwarded from the George Washington to the Pennsylvania and relayed to shore by the Pennsylvania." PERSHING DECORATED BY ROUMANIAN KING Ferdinand Expresses Gratitude for Gallant Part Played by the United States. Washington, Dec. 7. — King Ferdinand of Roumania has awarded the Cross of the Military Order of Michael the Brave to General Pershing. The State department announced that the king had sent to General Pershing this telegram: "Wishing to give visible form to my feelings of profound gratitude for the gallant part displayed by the United States troops in the victory of right and justice. I beg you sir, to accept the second class of my military Order of Michael the Brave as a token of sincere admiration and friendship." FAMOUS UNITS WILL BE KEPT OVERSEAS Secretary Baker Says Veteran Divisions May Remain Until Peace Treaty Is Signed. Washington, Dec. 6. — Secretary Baker gave it as his personal opinion that none of the veteran divisions of the American army in France would return home before peace formally is declared. He indicated that the tried fighting men would compose the bulk of the force to be kept in Europe for the present. Heretofore the understanding has been that the Rainbow division and two or three other famous units, would be brought home soon, leaving their places to be filled by some of the newcomers. VOL.8. JAMES THEODORE CREMER Jacob Theodore Cremer is the new minister from Holland to the United States. He took care to say on his arrival in Washington that the common people of Holland have always been strongly pro-ally, and -that the Dutch people would much prefer the Swissland should have had the questionable honor of entertaining the former kaiser. LEADERS MUST BE PUNISHED KAISER AND OTHERS WILL BE PLACED ON TRIAL. Great Britain to Insist Men Response ible for Atrocities Shall London, Dec. 6.—Sir Auckland Geddes, president of the local government board and minister of national service, in a public address, said that the line of policy advocated by the coalition government was a peace, which, so far as the enemy powers were concerned, should be based on stern justice and so far as those men who planned and started the war were concerned should be founded on justice of the nature meted out in the highest courts of the land. Such men as the former German emperor, Enver Pasha and the former rulers of Bulgaria and Austria, would be placed on trial, and if found guilty, their lives would be forfeited. "Men guilty of unspeakable atrocities upon our prisoners and upon the civilian inhabitants of the invaded lands," he continued, "must stand trial, and if they are condemned, must suffer death." It had to be proved how far the commanders of submarines acted under orders, which they had to carry out under pain of death, or how far they acted on their own volition, he pointed out, but if the atrocities at sea were committed on the volition of individual commanders, he declared, they too, must suffer the extreme penalty. THREE MILLION PERSONS MASSACRED BY TURKS Committee of Union and Progress Ordered Outrages During Past Four Years. London, Dec. 6. Throughout the last four years, the Turks, acting under the orders of the committee of union and progress, have done their best to ruin Turkey and have succeeded "extremely well," says the Constantinople correspondent of the Morning Post in describing the corruption and misery of Turkey. Three million persons, he says, have been massacred, and another million is on the verge of starvation this winter. MEN RESPONSIBLE FOR WAR CANNOT ESCAPE Premier Lloyd George Favors Trying Royalty Before an International Court. London, Dec. 6.—David Lloyd George, premier, in the election campaign gave a restatement of his policy, in which he declared the men responsible for the war cannot escape because their heads were crowned, but they must be tried by an international court. Mr. Lloyd George also declared himself in favor of the expulsion and exclusion of all enemy aliens. HOLLAND MAY REQUEST KAISER LEAVE COUNTRY Upper Chamber Debates Question of His Presence Creating Difficulties Abroad. The Hague, Dec. 6.—During a debate in the Netherlands upper chamber, Deputy Marchand expressed the opinion that should the presence of the former German emperor in Holland give rise to difficulties abroad, the government must request him to return to Germany. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., DECEMBER 7, 1918. SERIOUS TROUBLE BREWSIN BERLIN SERIOUS TROUBLE BREWSIN BERLIN TERRORIST REVOLT LED BY DR. KARL LIEBKNECHT IS READY TO BREAK. ALLIES TO CONSULT WILSON President's Views On Punishing High Personages In Enemy Countries Will Be Sought—May Extend Paris, Dec. 6.—A terrorist revolution under the leadership of Dr. Karl Liebknecht, the radical socialist, will break out in Berlin, Friday evening, according to advises received by Zurich correspondent of the Paris Journal. Liebknecht, the report says, has 15,000 men well armed. The population of Berlin, according to reports, is at the mercy of gangs of marauders and there appears to be no authority. Washington, Dec. 6.—The American government has neither been approached nor has it expressed any opinion on the subject of extraditing and punishing William Hohenzollern, former German kaiser. It is understood the Allied premiers will request President Wilson's views on the proposed punishment of the personages in enemy countries, but it is also understood that President Wilson will remain noncommittal. However, that is expected to be one of the subjects he will consider in Paris. May Extend Armistice. London, Dec. 6.—The Evening Standard says it understands the armistice will be extended. To Maintain Sea Supremacy. London, Dec. 6.—The British government will tolerate no limitation of the British navy by the peace conference, has decided on the nationalization of railways and deems it unnecessary to demand the return of Helgoland to Great Britain from Germany, Winston Spencer Churchill, minister of munitions, announced in a speech at Dundee. "We enter the peace conference," said Mr. Churchill, "with the absolute determination that no limitation shall be imposed on our right to maintain our naval defenses. "We do not intend, no matter what arguments and appeals are addressed to us, to lend ourselves in any way to any fettering restrictions which will prevent the British navy maintaining its well tried and well deserved supremacy." The island of Helgoland, formerly Danish, was ceded to Great Britain in 1814. In 1890 Great Britain ceded it to Germany, who began developing it into an extremely important naval base. It lies in the North sea off the mouths of the Elbe and Weser rivers and of the entrance to the Kiel canal, which it dominates. LATEST CASUALTY LIST CONTAINS 3,030 NAMES General Pershing Sends Heavy Roll of Killed, Wounded and Missing. Washington, Dec. 6.—Many northwest and middle west soldiers are reported as casualties on the last list issued by the war department. The roll carried the names of 3,030 Americans from all parts of the nation. Names of 421 Americans killed in action headed the list. Other casualties reported were: Died of wounds, 310; died of disease, 431; died of accident and other causes, 33; wounded in action, 1,361; missing in action, 474. Fall Kills Cadet Aviator Merced, Cal., Dec. 6.—R. H. Barley, cadet, stationed at the Mather Field military aviation camp, near Sacramento, Cal., died from injuries suffered when his plane dropped approximately 500 feet in a practice flight over the town. * "ALL WELL" IS WORD * FROM PEACE PARTY Washington, Dec. 6—The Navy department is in constant wireless communication with the presidential ship George Washington and her convoy. Just before 10 a.m. the department stated that all was well with the peace fleet. No definite report of position had been made. Through the Arlington wireless the government maintains communication with the George Washington, carrying the chief executive to the peace conference. Photo by Western Newspaper Union Portrait of Lord Robert Cecil, former undersecretary for foreign affairs, who is regarded as the most likely selection for the post of a special plenipotentiary that the British government purposes to send to Washington to remain throughout the peace conference. EXPLOSION IN CAP WORKS TWELVE MEN ARE KILLED AND TWENTY-THREE INJURED. Blast In New Jersey Plant Shakes the Countryside for Miles Around. Pompton Lakes, N. J., Dec. 6. Twelve men killed and twenty-three injured here by four explosions which destroyed the detonator assembling building of the DuPont cap works and shook the countryside for miles around. Fire which followed the explosions was confined to the one unit. Property loss is said to be slight. With the first blast hundreds of men, women and children who had relatives working at the plant hastened to the scene, but because of possible danger guards barred them. Officials of the company said they believed an employee at work assembling French fuse detonators, which are filled with fulminate of mercury, had dropped one of them. Exploding, this had set off the stock in the building, which officials claim contained only 25 or 30 pounds of fulminate. LORD ROBERT CECIL HEADS BRITISH SECTION Agrees to Take Charge of Presenting Question of League of Nations. London, Dec. 6.—Lord Robert Cecil, former assistant secretary of states for foreign affairs, has been asked by the government to take charge of the British section of the peace congress which is to deal with the question of a league of nations. "I cordially accepted the invitation," said Lord Robert. "There is no better work I would readily do for my country than to get up the British case, and state it at this conference, in favor of the greatest political and social reform it is possible to achieve in the interests of mankind." BORAH WOULD REAFFIRM MONROE DOCTRINE Senator Introduces Resolution to Follow That Policy in Settling Foreign Questions. Washington, Dec. 6.—Senator Borah introduced a resolution putting the Senate on record as reaffirming /its belief in the "permanent worth and wisdom" of the Monroe doctrine as an American policy and pledging it to support that doctrine in settling questions affecting international relations. BRITAIN WILL DEMAND END TO CONSCRIPTION Delegates at Peace Conference to Seek Abolition of Compulsory Military Service. Dundee, Dec. 6.—The British representatives at the peace conference will demand general and absolute abolition of conscription throughout Europe. Winston Spencer Churchill made this announcement in a speech here. Washington, Dec. 6.—Marshal Foch, commander-in-chief of the Allied armies, will be invited to visit the United States, if a resolution being prepared by a member of the Senate is adopted. TWO SCHEMES ARE BEING DEVELOPED TWO SCHEMES ARE BEING DEVELOPED McADOO CONFERS WITH ADVIS ERS ON PLANS FOR SUPER- VISING ROADS. MERGE INTO REAL GROUPS One Idea is to Have Lines Operate Individually and Privately, Competing for Service, but Under Government Supervision. Washington, Dec. 6.—A new director-general of railroads to succeed William G. McAdoo may not be named for two weeks or more, it was said. The resignation of Robert S. Lovett as director of the railroad administration's division of capital expenditures, and his insistence on going back to his former duties as chairman of the executive committee of the Union Pacific, was considered as having left Mr. McAdoo without a candidate immediately at hand to recommend to President Wilson. McAdoo Looking for Man. It was stated authoritatively that the director-general is now looking about for men whom he may propose and it is considered probable that some one outside the railroad administration staff will be chosen. Mr. McAdoo conferred with his advisory staff of the railroad administration concerning proposed plans for supervising railroads when they are turned back to private management. Two differing plans are understood to have developed. One proposal is to have the railroads merge into real groups, with common operating management to start, and eventually to develop into common ownership with the roads themselves selecting their region managements in which the government would be represented. Under Federal Supervision. The other plan put forth is for the roads to operate individually and privately, competing for service, but under the supervision of a government agency to be known perhaps as the Department of Transportation, headed by a cabinet member. To this agency would be left largely the question of making proper rates, administering the common use of terminals and pooling of cars and, to a certain extent, the routing of freight traffic. Both plans would propose government supervision of railroad security issues. These are only the barest outlines of the two ideas now developing in the minds of government officials, and both are subject to modification. CROWN PRINCE ASSERTS KAISER IS BROKEN MAN Former Heir to German Throne Says His Father Is Being Punished Enough. London, Dec. 6.—"You English clamor to get father and me away from Holland. We are down and out and my father is a broken man. Isn't that enough punishment?" the former German crown prince said in an interview on the island of Wierlingen, where he is intermed with a correspondent of the Daily Mirror. "I quarreled with my father in regard to Great Britain," he continued. "I told him the British would be against us. He never believed this and would not take into account that possibility." BAKER ASKS CONGRESS TO DONATE MONTH'S PAY Bill Authorizing Giving Money to Discharged Soldiers May Receive Quick Action. Washington, Dec. 6.—Congress was urged by Secretary Baker to authorize the payment of a gratuity of one month's pay to all soldiers, army nurses and army field clerks. Later a bill was introduced containing these provisions. Men in the regular army would receive the money as soon as possible and others would receive the gratuity on discharge. Rapid demobilization, Secretary Baker said, demands early action. Premier Clemenceau is Pleased With Results Obtained at Conference in London. Paris, Dec. 6.—There is complete agreement between the Allies on all questions, particularly that concerning the former German emperor, declared Premier Clemenceau on his return from London. He expressed satis faction over the important results obtained at the conference. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ACCEPT SITUATION QUIETLY GERMANS ARE SURPRISED AT LACK OF HARSHNESS. People Wonder at Policy of Noninterference by American Army of Occupation. With the Americans in Prussia, Dec. 6.—Several hundred thousand Germans are now under American authority. They are accepting the situation with remarkable quietness and complacency and are not finding this authority onerous. Astonishment is often expressed at the American's lack of harshness and their policy of noninterference. Normal life is going on in occupied territory and peasants are plowing the fields as the troops march past. Factories are humming with activity. The Americans are gradually taking over supervision of the telegraph, telephone and postal systems. American trains carrying supplies are arriving at Treves. This traffic does not interfere with regular passenger trains. Under the terms of the armistice Germany will pay the expenses of the Third army. The Americans, therefore, are giving receipts for all requisitions and billets, which will be collected from the German government. The burgomasters of the villages are co-operating in assigning billets. Decrees have been issued ordering the surrender of all arms and ammunition. The people in some towns have already turned over their guns and receipts have been given them. Corps and division headquarters are generally established in schoolhouses or other public buildings. The only untoward incident recently reported occurred when some school children in the little village of Schelch threw decayed vegetables at American officers. The latter ignored the affair. The most advanced elements of the Third army have occupied the towns of Wittlich, Berncastel and Zetlinger. POPE ASKS PRAYERS FOR PEACE PARTY DELEGATES Addresses an Encyclical Letter to Catholic Episcopate Throughout the World. Rome, Dec. 6.—Pope Benedict has addressed an encyclical letter to the Catholic episcopate throughout the world, exhorting to offer universal public prayers so that Providence may guide the members of the approaching peace conference and give the world peace founded on true principles of Christian justice and love among men. THE WEATHER. * Fair today, colder in south por- tion; tomorrow partly cloudy with rising temperature. DAILY MARKET REPORT Minneapolis Grain. Minneapolis, Dec. 6.—Oats, December, 69% c; January, 69% c; February, 69% c; Rye, December, 1.63%; January, $1.63% Barley, choice, 90@94c. Duluth Flax. Duluth, Dec. 6.—Flaxseed, December, $3.53; May, $3.56. Chicago Grain. Chicago, Dec. 6.—Corn; December, $1.34; January, $1.33; February, $1.33%; Oats; December, 73% c; January, 73% c; February, 73% c. South St. Paul Live Stock. South St. Paul, Dec. 6.—Estimated receipts at the Union Stock Yards: Cattle, 4,000; calves, 800; hogs, 9,800; sheep, 4,400; cars, 304. Steers, $8.00@13.50; cows, $6.50@10.00; calves, $5.75@16.00; hogs, $16.00@17.00; sheep and lambs, $5@14.50. Chicago Live Stock. Chicago, Dec. 6.—(United States Bureau of Markets.)—Hogs: Receipts, 23,000 head. Market opened strong to 10c higher; close dull; advance lost; one load early at $18; practical up, $17.90; butchers, $17.65@17.90; light, $17.15@17.75; packing, $16.90@17.60; throwouts, $16.35@16.80; pigs, good to choice, $14.00@15.75. Cattle—Receipts, 11,000 head; killing classes strong to 25c higher; calves and stockers and feeders, steady to strong; quotations same as in day report, except following: Western range beef steers, $14.50@18.25; cows and heifers, $6.50@13.25. Butter, Eggs and Poultry. Minneapolis, Dec. 6.—Butter: Extras, 64c; extra firsts, 61c; firsts, 60c; seconds, 59c; dairies, 51c; packing stock, 39c. Eggs—Fresh firsts, new cases, free from rots, small, dirties and checks out, per dozen, 63c; current receipts, rots out, $18.00; checks and seconds, dozen, 44c; dirties, candled, dozen, 45c; quotations on eggs include cases. Live Poultry—Turkeys, fat, 10 lbs, and over, 23c; thin, small, cripples and culls, unsable; roosters, 16c; ducks, 19c; geese, lb, 16c; hens, 4 lbs, and over, 19c; hens, under 4 lbs, 16c; springs, all weights, 20c; guineas, young, dozen, $5; guineas, old, dozen, $5.00. PUBLSHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Entered in the Post Office at Minneapolis as second class matter. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION ONE YEAR .....$2.00 SIX MONTHS .....$125 THREE MONTHS ......65 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 a- vertisers. 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S. Army is a crime. The boys who accept are subject to court martial. Any civilian should report the improper conduct of a soldier to the military authorities. A warning should be sufficient. COLORED APPLICANTS REJECTED The Bee desires to emphasize its protest against the wholesale discrimination in the Government departments against colored applicants who have successfully passed the civil service examination. What does it mean? The Bee again asks. The colored Americans are loyal to this Government and they are doing everything in their power to aid the Administration in the successful prosecution of this war. What offense can be charged against colored Americans? The Bee asks again. The bars have been lifted so that a certain favored class can pass muster without an examination, while another class is compelled to enter examination and after passing successfully is rejected. What does it mean? A declaration has been reported to this office to the effect that no colored people will be appointed by this particular official. In response to the request made by The Bee last week, many persons have announced that they have been rejected by the departments. It is necessary that every colored person who has been rejected send in his or her name at once. These names will be presented to the proper heads at once. Advertisements are being published daily that the Government is in need of clerks and other employees for war work. Hundreds of colored Americans have applied and been rejected, and white ones cannot be obtained. Messenger boys have been advertised for and colored people have applied, only to be refused. Is the assistance of colored Americans needed? If so, they are willing and ready to respond to their country's call. If they are needed, and the Government is in need of help, why reject colored applicants? Show one black traitor in the ranks of colored Americans and The Bee will show you one million loyal colored Americans to one black traitor. The Bee appeals to the President of the United States to direct the heads of his departments to lift the bars of discrimination against the colored Americans. They are competent and loyal. Then why reflect them? Every Southern railroad discriminates against the colored people without a just cause. They are treated as cattle when riding South. They are directed to a box car with no convenience. Does the colored American deserve such treatment? Mr. President, we are with you, and, in the name of God, see, that we are given a fair deal—The Washington (D. C.) Bee. The Twin City Star stands for equal rights for all American citizens. Read the Negro Papers. A VITAL QUESTION. On account of the industrial and es- sary by the sudden termination of the undertaken by the U. S. Employment the Director of Negre Economics have delays are easily understood. To those who are particularly inter- the Colored workmen, the happenin- gation are of deep concern. One cannot tell when (if at all) un- us; how soon some factory, in which cently been employed, will be closed hold a small or a large part of our in- back to where we were before the we given us or whether we have tempor our participation in the industrial activ- bers of our people who have migrated years to the highly industrialized cen- cause of unemployment, or whether mo- in the great industries made by the yu immigrants upon whose labor these in but whose activities may now be direct Belgium, and to the development of t sions from which both England and Fr- raw material in the future. These are only a few of the questi- nial industrial interest, but these few stor- rational industrial organizations such as us to organize in each state and con- Negroes are engaged in a productive forest, in the factory or in the mine. U. S. Negro Economics. the industrial and employment readjustment termination of the war the work of the U. S. Employment Service, Department of Negro Economics have been necessarily understood. are particularly interested in the industry, the happenings during these early cern. when (if at all) unfavorable industrial factory, in which large numbers of men, will be closed to them; whether a large part of our industrial gains, or we were before the war; whether new or we have temporarily reached the end of the industrial activities of the nation; who have migrated from the South of industrialized centers of the North, went, or whether more will come from the industries made by the yearly loss of hundred whose labor these industries largely dies may now be directed to the restoration the development of the English and French England and France expect to draw future. a few of the questions in which we have but these few strongly emphasize the organizations such as the Department of reach state and county where a conserved in a productive capacity, whether or in the mine. On account of the industrial and employment readjustments made necessary by the sudden termination of the war the work of developing the plans undertaken by the U. S. Employment Service, Department of Labor, through the Director of Negre Economics have been necessarily delayed. But such delays are easily understood. To those who are particularly interested in the industrial advancement of the Colored workmen, the happenings during these early days of reconstruction are of deep concern. One cannot tell when (if at all) unfavorable industrial changes may effect us; how soon some factory, in which large numbers of our people have recently been employed, will be closed to them; whether we shall be able to hold a small or a large part of our industrial gains, or whether we shall go back to where we were before the war; whether new opportunities will be given us or whether we have temporarily reached the high-water mark of our participation in the industrial activities of the nation; whether large numbers of our people who have migrated from the South during the past two years to the highly industrialized centers of the North, will return South because of unemployment, or whether more will come from there to fill the gaps in the great industries made by the yearly loss of hundreds of thousands of immigrants upon whose labor these industries largely depended in the past, but whose activities may now be directed to the restoration of France and of Belgium, and to the development of the English and French African possessions from which both England and France expect to draw great quantities of raw material in the future. These are only a few of the questions in which we have a vital racial and industrial interest, but these few strongly emphasize the need of state and national industrial organizations such as the Department of Labor is assisting us to organize in each state and county where a considerable number of Negroes are engaged in a productive capacity, whether in the field, in the forest, in the factory or in the mine. ATTY. FRANCIS GIVES ANSWER U. S. Supervisor Negro Economics, Columbus, Ohio. Dear Sir: In the Twin City Star station of "A Vital Question," and particul tell when unfavorable industrial change Apparently all doubt as to "when affect us was set at rest on November issued: Thus the government quickly steps upon our already burdened backs "unfaith Our President will sail for France Paris to "fight for the freedom of the se presence, the officers of our government issue orders restraining and withholdings of as loyal and patriotic citizens Twelve millions of people who willingly their blood in the hope that out of the might quaff the pure waters that flow fow It seems to me that the comforts would be infinitely greater; that his po Court of Nations would be more secure in the estimation of those with whom he where the sword ceased in making the carry with him and inspire in them the he had endeavored to make the United democracy, of its twelve millions of dane America's seat at the League of N officers of our government stop the prince through segregation and discrimination America damns the unspeakable T because of accident of birth. Can she Yours s We republish the foregoing article readers. The letter by Atty. Francis thought by our people, who should procy of Director Hall has been fulfilled by to do about it? CALL FOR UNIVERSAL B Colored Race Given Power at Last t Boston, Mass., Nov. 25, 1918—The President Wilson for a place on the States as representing an element he Colored American, and a radical, be on the problem in democracy in this republic China and Japan have declared the discrimination among nations must be the chance is offered for every circle take part in choosing and sending at a sallies to talk to the envoys of France include our proscription as one of the v democracy. The National Equal Rights League Any person is eligible to form an delegate at a public meeting or a com members over the first fifty. Secondly, any race, fraternal, civil ligious body is eligible to elect affiliated Thirdly, national bodies working for two delegates-at-large. On this basis a National Colored R the National Equal Rights League in the Fourteenth and Corcoran streets N. W. 18, 1918. Oh, Colored America, in the day of fighting under the banner of World D be represented in a national convention spokesman before the world. Local Arrangements Headquarters N. W., Washington, D. C. National Executive Headquarters, Cornhill, Boston. WITH "OUR BOYS" ON S Commandant of Casualty Camp Says Extends Marked Courtesies Ohio. The Twin City Star of November 30 I m question," and particularly your statement tiple industrial changes may affect us." I doubt as to "when unfavorable industry rest on November 13, when the foll- diment quick steps forward at the dawn burdened backs "unfavorable industrial" will sail for France this week. He s the freedom of the seas." While at War ers of our government, men whom he naming and withholding industrial freedom and patriotic citizens as ever breathed people who willingly gave of their mo- hope that out of the horrors and hell of the waters that flow from the spring of tr the that the comforts of his chair at the greater; that his position as the domi- bler would be more secure; that he would hov those with whom he goes to labor that based in making the world safe for derm inspire in them the thought that here to make the United States safe, at least sevele millions of dark-skinned citizens. at the League of Nations will be an u gment stop the practice of officially cation and discrimination. In the unspeakable Turk for mistreating of birth. Can she praise herself for do- Yours sincerely, the foregoing article by Chas. E. Hall for by Atty. Francis is forceful and logi- ple, who should protest against such has been fulfilled by Director Aishton. FOR UNIVERSAL DEMOCRACY ASSIST Power at Last to Select Own Peace Nov. 25, 1918.—The Woman Suffragists for a place on the official peace delegat- ing an element here needing democracy and a radical, be one of the official en- ocracy in this republic? Can have declared that at the Peace Co- ng nations must be abolished at the P ed for every circle or community of Co- ng and sending at least unofficial race the envoys of France and other nation- ation as one of the wrongs to be righted. Equal Rights League provides this oppo- sible to form an equal rights league meeting or a conference; and one in first fifty. Square, fraternal, civic, literary, politica to elect affiliated delegates with equa- l bodies working for our equal rights a age. National Colored Representative Cong Rights League in the John Wesley A. Macrocan streets N. W., Washington, D. C. America, in the day of victory in a world banner of World Democracy, rise, rise national convention here, and thus ther the world. Mements Headquarters, Jas. L. Neill, Se- D. C. Native Headquarters, Wm. Monroe Tr MR BOYS" ON SACRED SOIL OF usuality Camp Says "No Better Soldier, Marked Courtesies to Special Corres Dear Sir: In the Twin City Star of November 30 I noticed your publication of "A Vital Question," and particularly your statement, that "One cannot tell when unfavorable industrial changes may affect us." Apparently all doubt as to "when unfavorable industrial changes" may affect us was set at rest on November 13, when the following bulletin was issued: Thus the government quickly steps forward at the dawn of peace and lays upon our already burdened backs "unfavorable industrial" conditions. Our President will sail for France this week. He says he is going to Paris to "fight for the freedom of the seas." While at Washington, in his very presence, the officers of our government, men whom he himself appointed, issue orders restraining and withholding industrial freedom from twelve millions of as loyal and patriotic citizens as ever breathed the breath of life. Twelve millions of people who willingly gave of their money, their labor, and their blood in the hope that out of the horrors and hell of the war they too might guff the pure waters that flow from the spring of true democracy. It seems to me that the comforts of his chair at the Paris peace table would be infinitely greater; that his position as the dominating factor at the Court of Nations would be more secure; that he would hold a higher position in the estimation of those with whom he goes to labor that the pen may finish where the sword ceased in making the world safe for democracy, if he could carry with him and inspire in them the thought that here in his own country he had endeavored to make the United States safe, at least for the industrial democracy, of its twelve millions of dark-skinned citizens. America's seat at the League of Nations will be an uneasy one until the officers of our government stop the practice of officially creating race prejudice through segregation and discrimination. America damns the unspeakable Turk for mistreating some of his subjects because of accident, of birth. Can she praise herself for doing the same thing? We republish the foregoing article by Chas. E. Hall for the benefit of our readers. The letter by Atty. Francis is forceful and logical and is food for thought by our people, who should protest against such injustice. The prophecy of Director Hall has been fulfilled by Director Aishton. What are we going to do about it? CALL FOR UNIVERSAL DEMOCRACY ASSEMBLY. Colored Race Given Power at Last to Select Own Peace Representatives Boston, Mass., Nov. 25, 1918.—The Woman Suffragists have publicly asked President Wilson for a place on the official peace delegation of the United States as representing an element here needing democracy. Should not a Colored American, and a radical, be one of the official envoys as representing the problem in democracy in this republic? China and Japan have declared that at the Peace Council race and color discrimination among nations must be abolished at the Peace Council. Now the chance is offered for every circle or community of Colored Americans to take part in choosing and sending at least unofficial race petitioners to Versailles to talk to the envoys of France and other nations and urge them to include our proscription as one of the wrongs to be righted by the new world-democracy. The National Equal Rights League provides this opportunity in this way: Any person is eligible to form an equal rights league which can elect a delegate at a public meeting or a conference; and one more for every fifty members over the first fifty. Secondly, any race, fraternal, civic, literary, political, industrial or religious body is eligible to elect affiliated delegates with equal right to vote. Thirdly, national bodies working for our equal rights are entitled to elect two delegates-at-large. On this basis a National Colored Representative Congress will be held by the National Equal Rights League in the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, Fourteenth and Corcoran streets N. W., Washington, D. C., Dec. 16, 17 and 18, 1918. Oh, Colored America, in the day of victory in a world war by the armies fighting under the banner of World Democracy, rise, rise in a night, and all be represented in a national convention here, and thus the whole race elect its spokesman before the world. Local Arrangements Headquarters, Jas. L. Neill, Secretary, 906 T. St. N. W., Washington, D. C. National Executive Headquarters, Wm. Monroe Trotter, Secretary, 34 Cornhill, Boston. WITH "OUR BOYS" ON SACRED SOIL OF FRANCE. Commandant of Casualty Camp Says "No Better Soldiers Than Colored"—Extends Marked Courtesies to Special Correspondent. By RALPH W. TYLER. Somewhere in France.—I have just S. O. S. camp at which I met a number as the result of wounds or awaiting rec camp is a casual camp, also, to which colored, who are to be reclassified as Here I meet Majors Arthur Williams an C. L. Hill, of Chicago; Lleutenants E. S. St. Louis; Birney Cox, Columbus, Oh Porter, Waco, Texas; U. Gaines, Junc land, Maine; B. F. Rudd, Springfield, O. Walker of Springfield, O. Lleut. D. W. is permanently stationed here, attached I have never, during my stay in and considerate treatment as I was acc mandant at this camp. He personally and then accompanied me, in his auto assured me, and I later confirmed it in that there is absolutely no discriminat camp, either in barracks, mess or other of the colored officers and soldiers st France. I have just returned from a fach I met a number of colored officers in bands or awaiting reclassification. This camp, also, to which are sent all office be reclassified as the result of wound Arthur Williams and Charles L. Hunt; so; Lieutenants E. S. Gillard, Indianapolis Cox, Columbus, Ohio; D. E. Slimelton; U. Gaines, Junction City, Kans.; R. Hudd, Springfield, Ohio; R. C. Allen, Sid, O. Lieut. D. W. Johnson, Surgeon, dined here, attached to the medical curing my stay in France, been accoun treatment as I was accorded by General Rmp. He personally conducted me the died me, in his automobile, on a tour later confirmed it in conversation with likely no discrimination, because of col racks, mess or other assignments. Heers and soldiers stationed at this camp Somewhere in France.—I have just returned from a five days' stay at an S. O. S. camp at which I met a number of colored officers who are there either as the result of wounds or awaiting reclassification. This particular S. O. S. camp is a casualty camp, also, to which are sent officers, white as well as colored, who are to be reclassified as the result of wounds or other causes. Here I meet Majors Arthur Williams and Charles L. Hunt, of Illinois; Captain C. I. hill, of Chicago; Lieutenants E. S. Gillard, Indianapolis; D. W. Anthony, St. Louis; Birney Cox, Columbus, Ohio; D. E. Simelton, Chicago; Fred D. Porter, Waco, Texas; U. Gaines, Junction City, Kansas; Herdon White, Portland, Maine; B. F. Rudd, Springfield, Ohio; R. C. Allen, Springfield, Ohio, and Walker of Springfield, O. Lieut. D. W. Johnson, Surgeon, of Columbus, Ohio, is permanently stationed here, attached to the medical corps. I have never, during my stay in France, been accorded such courteous and considerate treatment as I was accorded by General Rosenbaum, the commandant at this camp. He personally conducted me through the barracks, and then accompanied me, in his automobile, on a tour of the grounds. He assured me, and I later confirmed it in conversation with the colored officers, that there is absolutely no discrimination, because of color, tolerated at this camp, either in barracks, mess or other assignments. He spoke most highly of the colored officers and soldiers stationed at this camp, and said he was perfectly willing to be quoted as saying the colored men under him were splendid officers. He apparently took great pride in telling of how quickly colored soldiers learned their duties, and how punctual and precise they were in performing duties. Another white officer at this casualty camp, whose considerateness of, and fine treatment accorded colored soldiers, entitles him to be mentioned in this letter, is Lieut. C. H. Hager, of Chicago, who is in charge of the officers' casualty company. Every colored officer here speaks in the highest terms of Lieut. Hager. Peace has not been declared, and there are prospects that there will be a fight at the peace table. The darker races will be among the honored guests. American democracy, as applied to dark people, especially its Negro citizens, will be a vital question. Hon. Chas. E. Hall. Two Economics. and employment readjustments made neces- of the war the work of developing the pla- ment Service, Department of Labor, through which have been necessarily delayed. But such- interested in the industrial advancement of things during these early days of reconstruction) unfavorable industrial changes may effect which large numbers of our people have re-posed to them; whether we shall be able to our industrial gains, or whether we shall gain the war; whether new opportunities will be temporarily reached the high-water mark of activities of the nation; whether large num- nered from the South during the past two centers of the North, will return South but more will come from there to fill the gap the yearly loss of hundreds of thousands of these industries largely depended in the past directed to the restoration of France and one of the English and French African posses- and France expect to draw great quantities of questions in which we have a vital racial and strongly emphasize the need of state and such as the Department of Labor is assisting county where a considerable number of active capacity, whether in the field, in the CHAS. E. HALL. U. S. Supervisory Numerics, 74 Ft. Box 1, Columbia, Ohio. St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 2nd, 1918. cities, Star of November 30 I noticed your public particularly your statement, that "One cannot change may affect us." when unfavorable industrial changes" may December 13, when the following bulletin war steps forward at the dawn of peace and lay "unfavorable industrial" conditions. France this week. He says he is going to the seas." While at Washington, in his verge government, men whom he himself appointed holding industrial freedom from twelve militias as ever breathed the breath of militarily gave of their money, their labor, and of the horrors and hell of the war they toow from the spring of true democracy. efforts of his chair at the Paris peace table his position as the dominating factor at the secure; that he would hold a higher position from he goes to labor that the pen may finish the world safe for democracy, if he could the thought that here in his own country United States safe, at least for the industry of dark-skinned citizens. of Nations will be an uneasy one until the practice of officially creating race prejudice. Turkey for mistreating some of his subject she praise herself for doing the same things sincerely. Article by Chas. E. Hall for the benefit of our Francis is forceful and logical and is food for and protest against such injustice. The prophecled by Director Aishton. What are we going to hast to Select Own Peace Representatives? The Woman Suffragists have publicly asked that the official peace delegation of the United States here needing democracy. Should not be one of the official envoys as representing republic? And that at the Peace Council race and colorist be abolished at the Peace Council. Novel or community of Colored Americans to give at least unofficial party petitioners to Vetrance and other nations and urge them to the wrongs to be righted by the new league provides this opportunity in this way, on an equal rights league which can elect a conference; and one more for every fifth civil, civic, literary, political, industrial or regulated delegates with equal right to vote. For our equal rights are entitled to elect a Representative Congress will be held in the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, N. W., Washington, D. C., Dec. 16, 17 and day of victory in a world war by the armies of Democracy, rise, rise in a night, and an institution here, and thus the whole race elect it. Parters, Jas. L. Nelll, Secretary, 906 T. S. Parters, Wm. Monroe Trotter, Secretary, 306 T. S. ON SACRED SOIL OF FRANCE. Says "No Better Soldiers Than Colored"—Describes to Special Correspondent. He just returned from a five days' stay at a number of colored officers who are there either long reclassification. This particular S. O. S. which are sent all officers, white as well as red as the result of wounds or other causes and Charles L. Hunt, of Illinois; Captain E. S. Gillard, Indianapolis; D. W. Anthony, Ohio; D. E. Simelton, Chicago; Fred I. Junction City, Kans.; Herdon White, Port, Ohio; R. C. Allen, Springfield, Ohio, and D. W. Johnson, Surgeon, of Columbus, Ohio reached to the medical corps. He in France, been accorded such courteous accorded by General Rosenbaum, the commonly conducted me through the barracks automobile, on a tour of the grounds. He it in conversation with the colored officers nomination, because of color, tolerated at this other assignments. He spoke most highly stationed at this camp, and said he was THE TWIN CITY STAR, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. W. T. FRANCIS ROOT & HAGEMAN 403-5-7 NICOLLET AVENUE You will certainly want to know what Fashion has decided upon for the Season's Tailored Suits. Here they are in a dozen different styles, distinctly youthful in character, beautifully designed, faultlessly tailored and shown in all the favored fabrics and colorings. $19.50. $25, $29.50, $35 and up to $75 A Distinctive Showing of WOMEN'S NEW COATS The most elaborate collection of fall and winter coats we have ever offered. They represent the choicest products of leading manufacturers—exclusive, graceful models—wanted fabrics and colors—at prices that are tempting. PLAN NEGRO GUARD UNITS Minnesota to Be One of Three States With Such Organization. Minnesota will be one of three states in the Union to boast of a battalion of Negro guardsmen upon completion of plans for four companies of negroes in St. Paul and Minneapolis as a part of the new national guard of Minnesota, authorized yesterday by Governor Burnuquil and Adjutant General W. F. Rhinow. Addition of this force to the new national guard will be effected by transfers of four companies of Negro members of the state home guard. The home guard battalion is commanded by Major J. H. Sherwood, St. Paul, who will head the national guard unit. Two companies will be maintained in each city. New York and Illinois are the only states having national guard companies of Negroes in the past. NEGROES WANT WILSON TO ADD 15TH PRINCIPLE Boston, Dec. 3.—An appeal to the United States peace delegation to add a fifteenth principle to the fourteen enunciated by President Wilson was made by the National Equal Rights league, a Negro organization, today, speaking it says for "15,000,000 Americans notoriously suffering fragrant deprivation of democracy," calls on the peace delegates to insist upon the principle of "elimination of civil, political and judicial disabilities and distinctions based on race and color in all nations for the new era of freedom everywhere." WAR CHEST FUND UNDER BAN. Owing to the fact that the Crispus Attucks Home was not on the list of local charitable institutions to receive a part of the War Chest fund, several persons would not attend the meeting for the fund, and registered a protest against giving their money or support to aid our war charities. The Attucks Home is a St. Paul institution, therefore it is not one of our local institutions. Those who would deny the boys in the service any comfort, through revenge or jealousy, are worse than traitors. We have enough just cause for complaint without paying attention to selfish and ignorant calamity howlers. There is much current gossip going the rounds about Revs. T. B. Stovall and V. S. Cooper. Let us hope that these gentlemen of the cloth will defend themselves against any malicious attacks. However, we give credit to any person that exposes a preacher of the gospel of Christ, who is a scoundrel and home invader. The women who are always "entertaining the minister" always bear watching. Preachers have too many privileges granted them by married women, who often are unworthy of a husband's confidences. What fools these mortals be? TO THE PUBLIC: I have been employed at the Radisson hotel as houseman for one month under Mr. N. J. Wright and worked with Mr. Jack Johnson. They have made it very uncomfortable 'or me and caused my discharge. Both claimed that I should not rent a room from a white woman, while we have so many colored women to rent from, claim the right to rent from anyone who has a room to suit me. Mr. Wright is a deacon of Bethesda Baptist church and Mr. Johnson is known to be very disagreeable. I take this means to tell the public about these men, who could do much to help men in this position instead of using their power to put them out of employment. (Signed) WM. JENKINS. AGENTS WANTED—NOW! Send in your subscription for 1919. and up to $85 Knights M Pride Fair MU Committee Cooper Lewis Reception Patton, W. Bu Floor Co Charmon, J. L Tickets for turned Soldier You are the 16th Knights of Pytha Monday Evening, GRAND PEACE Under A Pride of Minnesota Lodge ARCADIA DAN Fifth St. S. (Opposite C MUSIC BY THE 16TH Committee on Arrangements: P. Cooper Lewis, John Waters, Wm. Cra- Patton, W. Busey, Blair Ash, Frank Be- Floor Committee: James H. Bu- Charmon, J. L. Gibson, Chas. W. Dwyer Tickets for our Ball, postponed f turned Soldiers will be our guests. T Admission You are invited. Come and bring the 16th Battalion Orchestra, th Pride of Minnesota Lodge, No. 5, Knights of Pythias ARCADIA DANCING ACADEMY Fifth St. S. (Opposite Court House), Minneapolis MUSIC BY THE 16TH BATTALION ORCHESTRA Committee on Arrangements: P. H. Southall, Frank Terry, Wm. Moden, Cooper Lewis, John Waters, Wm. Critic, Fred G. Thomas, Chairman. Reception Committee: Dr. J. H. Redd, Glover Shull, Everett Jackson, L. Patton, W. Busey, Blair Ash, Frank Bonaparte, Edward L. Boyd. Floor Committee: James H. Burkes, Wm. Clack, Silas G. West, C. C. Charmon, J. L. Gibson, Chas. W. Dwyer. Tickets for our Ball, postponed from Oct. 28, will be honored. Our returned Soldiers will be our guests. Taxis at 1:45. You are invited. Come and bring your friends with you the 16th Battalion Orchestra the latest, best and most inspiring We have never known two injustices to make anything right. The Saturday News has prospered by being as just to the white man as it has ever been to the Negro. We have never gone off half-cocked upon any proposition. Whenever we grope, we are in search of the truth. We want to be right and avoid as nearly as possible being wrong. We are not for the Negro right or wrong. We want him to be right. We complain because a majority of white people will always side with a white man when a question arises between him and one of our color; still certain colored newspapers, without making any investigation whatsoever as to the evidence, would have the entire Negro race do identically what they condemn the white people for doing. Because the white people do wrong is no reason why the Negroes should do wrong. The best preparedness to receive justice is to be just yourself—Hopkinsville (Ky.) Nows. We notice that many of the newcomers from the South are becoming paid subscribers to the Twin City Star. They have been accustomed to patronizing their own newspapers, where the real news of the Negro is published. The colored men and women of Oklahoma have organized a Council of Defense, as an auxiliary to the organization operated by the white citizens, and very satisfactory progress is being made. The women's branch is in charge of Mrs. Nellie B. Henderson of Oklahoma City. There will be three congressmen from the Twin Cities who will stand as a stone wall for equal justice for all men—Thos. D. Schall and Walter Newton of Minneapolis and C. C. Van Dyke of St. Paul. Secretaries of Lodges may send notices of their newly elected officers for free publication and office information. Do not forget to send the money to the Star which you owe for subscriptions. A Cash Deposit Required on All Advertisements. Notices of Entertainment, etc. Must Be Accompanied by Cash. Why is it that many of the persons who want their news in a paper, never subscribe for it? Are you a delinquent subscriber? If so, why not send your subscription? SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR. --- --- ENDE Chias' Annual Ball December 9, 1918 JUBILEE BALL Auspices of e, No. 5, Knights of Pythias ACING ACADEMY (Court House), Minneapolis BATTALION ORCHESTRA H. Southall, Frank Terry, Wm. Moden, atic, Fred G. Thomas, Chairman. Redd, Glover Shull, Everett Jackson, L. Nonaparte, Edward L. Boyd. Markes, Wm. Clack, Silas G. West, C. C. er. From Oct. 28, will be honored. Our re- taxes at 1:45. In, 50 cents Give your friends with you the latest, best and most inspiring GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL EXPECTED TO VISIT MINNESOTA. Prof. Geo. E. Haynes, director of negro economics of the U. S. Department of Labor, will visit western cities next month. He is expected to visit Minnesota to make a survey of labor conditions among Negroes and to organize a state branch of his department. Prof. Haynes will be given a hearty welcome here. There is a great need of an adjustment of industrial conditions between the races and his presence as a government official, also as an authority on economics, will be beneficial to all concerned. SOLDIERS START TROUBLE. Several colored men were beaten last week by white soldiers, who had an altercation with a Negro on a street car. They were put off and began to make trouble. They found what they wanted near the Andrews hotel, when one received a severe cut about the head, after they had knocked a Negro down. There is no trouble now. The colored gentlemen are prepared for the defensive. N. A. A. C. P. BUTTONS. Every Member Should Wear One. It is the express wish of the Central Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. that all members should wear a button showing their connection with this organization, that stands for the rights of our race. I have therefore in conformity with that desire received 100 buttons which will be sold to members at the small figure of thirty-five cents (35c) each. The button is very beautifully and artistically made and one which every member should be proud to wear. The Secretary will always have a number of these buttons with him and will take no offense if stopped on the street or anywhere else to purchase one. Let each member have a button. Wear it in a conspicuous place, be prepared to tell what it stands for when questioned and thus advertise the Association for the advancement of colored people. A general meeting will take place as early as is convenient and members are kindly asked to watch the Twin City Star for announcement ST. PAUL HOME QUARDS. Companies A and B of the 16th Battalion, M. H. G., will hereafter meet every Wednesday night in the old Capitol on Wabasha street. Printing at Popular Prices. Let us do your printing. Good work at popular prices. All kinds of job work. Call 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 must be correctly written. EVERY DAY is BARGAIN DAY at the ROOT & HAGEMAN STORE, 407 Nicollet Ave. SECURES VERDICT AGAINST POLICEMAN. Grant Charleston, a Negro, secured damages amounting to $25.00 and costs against Policeman C. Anderson for killing his dog. Anderson claimed to have shot the dog while in line of duty as he had occasion to enter the premises occupied by Charleston. Atty. R. A. Skinner appeared for the plaintiff. Ex-County Attorney Robertson defended the policeman. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Renix, 2312 Fifth avenue south, served their guests a five-course dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Winston, Miss Marguerite, Mr. and Mrs. Renix. After dinner the party was highly entertained by a concert by the Renix band. THE SUNDAY FORUM. The Forum was well attended Sunday. Mr. W. E. Baston presided. Miss Tiny Whitside, the secretary, read a poem. Mrs. Duncan read a very interesting "current event" on race matters. Misses Stone and Jackson rendered musical selections. A letter from Corp. Martin Brown, at Camp Grant, was read. Short addresses by Edith Smith and Attorney Skinner. The social service report by Mrs. Susie Bogie was very interesting. A service flag will be dedicated. The program committee, Mrs. Graves, chairman, will arrange a suitable program for Dec. 29. The officers for the ensuing term will be elected on Dec. 15th at Bethesda Baptist church. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS All subscriptions are promptly discontinued when they expire. Watch your label and renew at least one week before date of expiration in order not to miss any copy. The first number on the label indicates the month, the second, the year. Thus, 1-14 indicates that the subscription expires January, 1914. Mr. Geo. E. Jones, the famous chef, has charge of the culinary department at the Waiters and Porters' Club. He has a reputation for his sanitary service. Manager Lee Wheeler has renovated the kitchen and opened a new dining room. SUBSCRIBERS WANTED — Make the Twin City Star a live and dependable weekly Negro newspaper by sending your subscription. Mrs. Amanda Winston, 3530 Thirty-ninth avenue south, mother of late Carey Winston, died Dec. 4, at City hospital from influenza. There are other members of the family, Mr. Winston and children, ill at the City hospital. They were in a helpless state. A brother from Fargo arrived before her death. Mr. James D. Hardin has gone to Seattle on business. Mr. Phillip Scott has returned to Canada where he is employed on the C. P. Ry. We spent a pleasant vacation with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Toevan, 519 Humboldt avenue north, where he resided in this city. Atty. R. A. Skinner, and Gale P. Hilyer are candidates for assistant in the county attorney's office. OUR NEW AGENT. Miss Mattie McMann is an authorized correspondent and agent of the Twin City Star. She is one of our intelligent and energetic women, interested in race welfare, and an active church worker. Miss McMann is from Knoxville, Tenn. The management of this publication will appreciate any courtesies extended her. The Star office, 1317 Sixth avenue north, Minneapolis, is where you should call for interviews and bring your advertisements, complaints, news, etc. The editor will not take notice of business transacted over phone. Call at the Star office every Tuesday. Boutell Bros. have in their employ a colored lady as elevator operator, who has given very satisfactory service. A SPECIAL NOTICE. A SPECIAL NOTICE. We need every cent due us to keep up this publication. The Star asks no charity. If you want to help a paper for your race, get us a subscriber. SEND IN YOUR NEWS 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. Wanted—Subscribers to Pay. SMOKE THE RELIABLE RIGHT DRAFT CIGAR THAT'S ALLI The local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People met Thursday evening in the assembly hall of the courthouse. The meeting was called by Press. B. S. Smith to take action against any injustices against Negro citizens, and to protest against discrimination in mercantile and government work. Secy R. A. Skinner read the correspondence from national headquarters in New York and the results of their activities against lynching and race discrimination. A committee was appointed to wait on Gov. J. A. A. Burnquist to ask for industrial protection for our men returning from service, who are reporting to the draft boards and government employment offices for work. Protest to Sec'y McAdoo. A telegram of protest was sent to Sec'y McAdoo against the letter sent to the regional director of railroads, affecting Negroes employed in railroad service. The meeting was poorly attended, on account of short notice. A letter was sent to Congressman Thos. D. Schall, a member of the executive committee, asking him to take up this matter with Sec'y McAdoo. Atty. W. R. Morris and Editor Smith had a clash on proper procedure. Mr. Morris was willing to leave the matter with local authorities, and Smith held that it was proper to call the attention of the executive heads of state and nation. Gov. Burnquist will give the Negro citizens of this state a square deal. The administration at Washington is not inclined to deal justly with the Negro, and the letter itself is evidence of the causes of many injustices against Negro citizens. A meeting to elect officers will be held this month, and the N. A. A. C. P. will take up any complaints brought to its notice. President Smith is well qualified to present the grievances against his people, and as an orator and logical talker he has won a reputation as our representative spokesman. COLORED WOMEN ATTEND Y. W. C. A. MEETING. Mrs. Gertrude Rush, of Des Moines, Ia., attended the meeting of the executive board of the Y. W. C. A., held at Westminster church on Dec. 3rd and 4th in the city. She was a delegate from the (white) Y. W. C. A. and appeared on the program Tuesday afternoon. She spoke on "The Needs of Y. W. C. A. Work Among Colored Girls." Mrs. Rush was appointed as one of the five agents to make a survey among colored people, for which an appropriation has been made. Mrs. W. R. Donovan attended the session and spoke on local conditions. Mrs. Rush is a practicing lawyer in Des Moines, and the widow of late Atty. J. B. Rush. She is a national factor among the Afro-American Federated Women's clubs. Mr. Geo. W. Clawson is an agent for The Twin City Star, and one of our new advertising and subscription solicitors. Mrs. Gertrude Rush was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Donovan, 215 Bedford street northeast, while in our city. Mrs. E. A. Mitchell and little son, Arnold, who have been very ill, are rapidly recovering. ELKS' ELEVENTH ANNIVERSARY TO BE APPROPRIATELY CELEBRATED. Ames lodge, No. 106, I. B. P. O. E. of W., will celebrate their eleventh anniversary on Dec. 17. Owing to the ban on meetings it was not held on Nov. 15, its anniversary date. A Victory demonstration will follow the usual program and spread. Grand Esquire P. H. Southall will have charge of the program of fun. Gopher Lodge, No. 105, and all Elks in good standing are especially invited. P. E. R. Wm. R. Morris has arranged an interesting speakers' program. State Deputy Chas. Sumner Smith is chairman of committee of arrangements. Judge Johnston, master of social (all night) sessions, is making extensive preparations to excel his former efforts. ELKS' CHRISTMAS TREE. The annual Christmas tree exercises of Ames lodge will be held this year. A splendid program for those who attend and a present for the children. Brothers Geo. W. Holbert, Archer Watkins, Edw. Stewart and Fred Thomas are working for a splendid entertainment. READ THIS CAREFULLY. If you receive a newspaper by mail and do not wish to pay for it, just refuse it by informing your postman. Then it will be returned to the publisher and he will be notified to discontinue sending it. There is no reason why a person should pay for a paper forced on them, but every reason why it should be paid for when ordered and accepted. Some people think an editor should know about their business without being told and it should appear in the paper. The editor knows the things, you do not want in the paper. If you have something you want published—send it in. The other will find its way. ADVERTISE IN THE STAR THE TWIN CITY STAR, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Poor Attendance of Young People Caused by "No Dancing." Splendid Program of Speakers. The United War Chest Fund meeting at Arcadia Hall on Monday night was one of the most interesting events of recent date. There were about 500 persons present. The absence of younger people was especially noticed. The exercises were opened by prayer by Rev. Stovall. Addresses were made by Rev. D. E. Beasley and Rev. V. S. Cooper. Attorney Morris spoke briefly on the aims and objects of the War Chest. Mr. W. T. Arnold of Anoka, Minn., made a short talk full of facts and advice. He received much applause. Mrs. Ione E. Gibbs, as usual, made an address which gave new thought and enthusiasm to the entire audience. She appealed to them to conduct themselves as men and women of character, not to act in a spirit of revenge, but by their own qualifications overcome the conditions that confront them. She made a special plea for the War Chest and advised everyone to contribute liberally toward it. Mrs. Gibbs is one of the best platform speakers, regardless of race, in this country. The principal speaker was Lieut. A. L. Hatchett of the 372nd Infy., who saw service overseas. Lieut. Hatchett is a graduate of the Negro Officers' Training Camp, which was at Ft. Des Moines. He pictured the life of our men in the front sectors and closed with an urgent appeal for real democracy. Lieut. Hatchett received the congratulations of the entire audience. He has spoken several times in St. Paul and has always received the highest praise. Capt. J. M. McKendrick of the 38th Canadian Battalion made the most impressive speech of the evening. He is a Scotchman and in a frank and intelligent talk he told of the horrors of race prejudice and discrimination. He gave sound advice to the Negroes on the way to secure their rights, and received hearty applause. Capt. McKendrick made a plea for the War Chest and told of its advantages. He made a favorable impression as a friend of our people, and is one of the most interesting speakers in this campaign. Atty. W. T. Francis of St. Paul read a letter from the office of Sec'y McAdoo, which appears in another column. He spoke briefly and indorsed the War Chest. Mr. Francis is always interesting and ready to protest against any injustice to his race. He deplored the fact that such correspondence had been sent from Washington, even before peace has been declared. Dr. R. S. Brown, a member of the Civic and Commerce Association, was the last speaker. He assured our people that the business men were willing to give them the same recognition as other races and he advised them to organize and demand their rights along industrial lines. Chas. Sumner Smith presided. He asked for an expression on the letter relative to the employment of Negroes n railroad service, and outlined a program of protest to the powers that be at Washington. Mrs. S. G. Franklin, prominent in Red Cross work, offered a motion to appoint a committee to take up this matter. The chair named a committee, Atty. B. S. Smith, chairman, the officers of the N. A. A. C P., Mrs. S. G. Franklin, and the speakers of the evening. The 16th Battalion Home Guard Band, under the direction of Prof. W. H. Howard, donated their services and rendered very appropriate selections. This was one of the surprise features of the evening, as few had heard the sand in concert selections. VAN HOOK'S DINING ROOM SPECIAL SERVICE FOR LADIES Mr. A. B. Van Hook, the well known chef, has taken over the management of the dining room of Stewart's Hotel, 246 Fourth ave. S. He has arranged for the evenings for entertainment of his lady patrons. 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CIGARS, POOL AND BILLIARD TABLES IN CONNECTION. RACE PAPERS—SHOES SHINED. THOMPSON & CARVER, Props. The Waiters' and Porters' Club GLOVER SHULL, PRES. 311 HENNEPIN AVE. MINNEAPOLIS EDDIE BOYD, SECY' LEE WHEELER, MANAGER EN MARIENHOE For 28 Years at 318 Hennepin Avenue. Tailor to Men IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC WOOLENS AT POPULAR PRICES Your Patronage Desired. Automatic 61809 Laundry Use Wet Wash Handering ASSEMENT ```markdown ``` SEPH DAHL, Prop. TON r TO ORDER. ent's Garments. Ave., Minneapolis. Club POLIS MANAGER OFF C. MARIE & CO. ALL READY T has often been stated that mechanics are more necessary to the efficient working of the air service battle squadrons at the front than are the pilots and observers T has often been stated that mechanics are more necessary to the efficient working of the air service battle squadrons at the front than are the pilots and observers themselves. This statement, while perhaps a little broad, is not at all untrue. Without efficient mechanics the pilots' wings would soon be clipped and there would be few, if any, ships available with which they could take the air. When this country entered the great conflict it is no exaggeration to say that there were no more than one thousandth of the mechanics needed to make the repairs necessary to keep a great air fleet in the air. To take from the airplane industries the few mechanics who did know airplane work would have been simply a case of "robbing Peter to pay Paul," Inasmuch as the mechanics in the factories are vitally necessary for production. A new industry has therefore sprung up in this country, and that industry is organized under the name of "Air Service" Mechanics' Schools." There are two such schools in operation, one at St. Paul, Minn., and the other at Kelly Field, South San Antonio, Tex. These schools are in effect factories, the product being high grade airplane mechanics and the raw material from which they are made, garage men, carpenters, blacksmiths, metal workers, tailors, etc. The two schools are conducted on identically the same basis and produce all the tradesmen that are needed for the aero service squadrons. The trades taught are the following: Airplane mechanicians, blacksmiths, cabinet makers, carpenters, chauffeurs, coppermiths, electricians, fabric workers, instrument repair men, magneto repair men, metal workers, motorcyclists, motor mechanicians, propeller makers, vulcanizers, welders. First Tests. A student's life from the moment of entering the air service to the time when he finds himself a competent airplane mechanic in a service squadron at the front is something like this: He is first inducted or drafted, assigned to the air service, and ordered to one of the mechanics' schools. Upon his arrival he is trade-tested by a technical board formed for that purpose and classified as a possible motor mechanician, an airplane mechanician (airplane mechanicians do the rigging of all airplanes), a fabric worker, an electrician, or any one of the trades which are required. The trade test board uses a man's past record as a basis for determining his probable ability. If he has been a garage man and has specialized on the upkeep of trucks, he will probably be trained as a chauffeur. If he has specialized more or less on magneto work, he will probably be trained on ignition with particular reference to that very delicate mechanism, the Liberty ignition system. The trade test finished, the man is assigned to his squadron at the school and to his cot and is made thoroughly comfortable. The next day, in all probability, his real work will begin when he is assigned to his class in whatever trade he is to be trained. The largest number of mechanics required in squadrons are riggers, so the typical case in mind will probably be a rigger. This man has probably never seen an airplane except at the country circus, and then only at a distance, so he is in a new and strange world. The first day or two he with the rest of his class will go over an airplane minutely and learn the general makeup of an airplane. Soon he will know the difference between a wing and a fuselage and how the various wires are stretched when the machine is in flight. Then he will learn how to take the airplane apart and how to reassemble and realign it, and In an average big factory employing 2,000 men, approximately 1,000 renewals will take place every year; that means that of the 7,000,000 men making up the industrial labor force of the United States, 3,500,000 change their places at least once every year. The average British resident gets in a year by post fifty-four letters, nine postcards, seventeen book packets and circulars, four newspapers and about two parcels. Airplane Mechanics Re- sponsible for Effectiveness of Flying "Aces" PREPARING FOR FLIGHT TUMING UP MACHINES he will learn that the alignment of a plane is one of the most important things about his work. By this time he will have learned what tools to use in working about an airplane and what tools not to use; how to make wire loops and how not to make them. He will know what makes an airplane fly, and, above all, he will have learned that the pilot's life is in the hands of the mechanic, because upon the proper and careful rigging of an airplane depends its air worthiness. He will also learn about propellers, why, when they rotate in the air, they travel forward, and he will learn how to take care of them and to repair them. Next he will learn something about the motive power, the heart of the airplane, what makes it go, and why. Get Field Training. Then, after about two and one-half months of this work, comes the day to which all mechanics look forward, the day when the actual work work of "keeping the ships in the air" begins. There are flying officers at each of the mechanics' schools. They are there for the purpose of flying the planes which the mechanics work on, in order that the fighting service squadrons at the front may be simulated and that the mechanics may be given their final training. The airplane mechanic is assigned to a theoretical service squadron, and that squadron in connection with the school and remains there for two weeks doing nothing but the work in which he has been trained. At 7 o'clock in the morning all the ships which are to be flown that day (and his will be one of them) are taken from the hangars and assembled, ready for their pilots. The ship of our mechanic is ready, his pilot comes and gives it brief inspection, knowing that the mechanic will have done his duty well, straps himself in, and after testing out his motor for a minute or two, signals that he is ready and takes the air. After a short flight, he alights with the report, perhaps, that the ship is flying with one wing down, or some other defect. The trouble is then diagnosed and remedied and soon the pilot is again in the air, this time with the ship flying perfectly. two weeks of this work and the mechanic will probably have demonstrated to his instructors that his training is completed. He is graduated as a highly trained mechanic in, perhaps, the most delicate of trades, and is sent out to take his part in the struggle. He will soon find himself at one of the flying fields, carrying on the duties in which he has been trained, and then in two or three months the long anticipated day will arrive when he will be passed as fit for regular service. He will then be assigned to a service squadron and soon will be assigned to a corps and there will commence the real work for One ton of apples is required to make 150 gallons of cider. According to reports from Copenhagen, Denmark, a new cement works is to be built near Klopsen, Norway. There is a use even for broken glass. Some of it is ground into fine powderlike particles and used for various purposes. Some is melted and made into new glass objects. In 1850 only one woman worked for wages to every ten men, but just before the war the ratio reached one woman to four men. THE TWIN CITY STAR. MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. Is America to Have Universal Military Training? WASHINGTON.—Now that the world war is over and the United States must frame a military policy of permanence for the future, the general staff of the army is declared to be preparing a program for submission to congress with universal military training for the basis. It is known that the staff is practically unanimous for universal training as a sound military policy and that it is prepared to submit a bill embodying all the best features of former bills on this subject. The general staff is known to have influenced the order by Provost Marshal General Crowder that the classification of eighteen-year-old reg- should continue despite the cessation of the subject of national armaments is have agreed that one of the bases of p to the least degree consistent with put Proponents of universal military tional preparedness for defense could of reduction of armaments than unive does not mean the development of a b but prepares a nation for security in c For this reason men in and out o who have been urging universal train will serve to hasten the adoption of a gress at an early date. It is believed that public opinion, favor universal military training, especial training. The war has been an It is a lamentable fact that before was that it had no sense of responsible the parents were quite as much to bla changed all that. It has also been a liberal educatic the young soldiers. It has brought me has fostered democracy and it has an And the least observant can-see condition of the young men of America The Long and Short of OREGON at the last election chose term," as it was marked on the l used language that was substantifi! When the late Senator Lane died last year, Charles L. McNary was appointed by the governor of Oregon to fill the vacancy until the people could choose a successor at the last election. should continue despite the cessation of hostilities. In the peace settlement the subject of national armaments is to be dealt with and the belligerents have agreed that one of the bases of peace shall be a reduction of armament to the least degree consistent with public safety. Proponents of universal military training insist that $\rightarrow$ scheme of national preparedness for defense be more consistent with a world policy of reduction of armaments than universal training itself. Universal training does not mean the development of a huge standing army waiting for a fight, but prepares a nation for security in case it is assailed. For this reason men in and out of congress and in the war department who have been urging universal training for years believe the peace terms will serve to hasten the adoption of military training by the American congress at an early date. It is believed that public opinion, which was divided before the war, will favor universal military training, especially if it is complemented by vocational training. The war has been an object lesson that all men might read. It is a lamentable fact that before the war the curse of Young America was that it had no sense of responsibility or discipline—a condition for which the parents were quite as much to blame as their sons. Military training has changed all that. It has also been a liberal education in many of the essentials of life for the young soldiers. It has brought men of all races and creeds together. It has fostered democracy and it has aroused patriotism. And the least observant can see what it has done to improve the physical condition of the young men of America. The Long and Short of It in Oregon's Politics The Long and Short of It in Oregon's Politics 0 REGON at the last election chose a United States senator for the "short term," as it was marked on the ballot. It now appears that the ballot used language that was substantially correct in most respects. When the late Senator Lane died last year, Charles L. McNary was appointed by the governor of Oregon to fill the vacancy until the people could choose a successor at the last election. The short term expires March 4. Senator McNary wanted to run for the long term also. The Oregon election laws prohibited his name going on the ballot twice. It was therefore necessary to run a "dummy" candidate. Ex-Senator Mulky was picked to run for the short term and Senator were elected. Mr. Mulky is pledged to resign his way for the appointment of Senator M Mulky. will come to Washington this week occupy his seat in the senate one day. Senator McNary will be reappointed seat on March 4 for the long term wi On the whole, the language of the to be accurate enough for all political Where Dame Nature Is NATIONAL parks attracted about 450 ing to the official statistics which report of the national park service, de run for the short term and Senator McNary ran for the long term. Both were elected. Mr. Mulky is pledged to resign his office immediately, however, to make way for the appointment of Senator McNary to fill out the short term. Mr. Mulky will come to Washington this week to take the oath of office. He will occupy his seat in the senate one day and then will resign. Senator McNary will be reappointed to fill out the term and will take his seat on March 4 for the long term without further interruption. On the whole, the language of the Oregon ballot on election day seems to be accurate enough for all political purposes. Where Dame Nature Is at Her Wildest and Best NATIONAL parks attracted about 450,000 visitors in the 1918 season, according to the official statistics which will appear in the forthcoming annual report of the national park service, department of the interior. These figures cover 15 of the 17 national parks; no record was kept at Hawaii and Mount McKinley is inaccessible until the further construction of the government railroad in Alaska. This is a falling off from 1917, which was the record year, with 487,368 visitors. The decrease is largely due to the increase in railroad fares, since the tourist travel by private automobile, which now constitutes the bulk of the attendance, was about the same as in this showing is considered very credit (Colorado) leads the scenic parks in visitors, as compared with 117,186 in 1 any other park except Mount Rainier, to the-proximity of Camp Lewis. Hot rather than scenic, shows an increase where the hotels were closed and only of about 15,000. The California parks Here are the approximate attend parks followed by the official 1917 fig Rocky Mountain, 80,000 and 117,186; (California), 14,000 and 18,500; Yose General Grant (California), 18,000 and 568; Crater Lake (Oregon), 10,000 and 35,000 and 35,000; Mesa Verde (Colotana), 11,000 and 15,000. Can Hun U-Boat Fleet C WHEN the allies control the German crimes against civilization and hit of the disappearance with all on board this showing is considered very creditable. Rocky Mountain National Park (Colorado) leads the scenic parks in attendance as usual with about 80,000 visitors, as compared with 117,186 in 1917. This is twice the number visiting any other park except Mount Rainier, which had about 45,000 visitors owing to the proximity of Camp Lewis. Hot Springs (Arkansas), which is medicinal rather than scenic, shows an increase of 15,000. Yellowstone (Wyoming), where the hotels were closed and only the camps operated, shows a decrease of about 15,000. The California parks fell off about 4,000 each. Here are the approximate attendance figures for the more important parks followed by the official 1917 figures: Hot Springs, 150,000 and 185,000; Rocky Mountain, 80,000 and 117,186; Yellowstone, 20,000 and 35,400; Sequoia (California), 14,000 and 18,500; Yosemite (California), 30,000 and 34,510; General Grant (California), 18,000 and 17,390; Mount Rainier, 45,000 and 35,588; Crater Lake (Oregon), 10,000 and 11,645; Platt (Oklahoma, medicinal), 35,000 and 35,000; Mesa Verde (Colorado), 2,000 and 2,228; Glacier (Montana), 11,000 and 15,050. Can Hun U-Boat Fleet Clear Up Cyclops Mystery? Can Hun U-Boat Fleet Clear Up Cyclops Mystery? WHEN the allies control the German submarine fleet and are punishing its crimes against civilization and humanity shall we clear up the mystery of the disappearance with all on board of the giant United States collier Cyclops last March while homeward bound from Rio with a big cargo of manganese, a crew of 350 men and a number of passengers? As it stands now the case of the Cyclops is probably the most perplexing of all the long list of mysteries of the sea. She touched at Barbados and left there March 4, bound for New York, where she was due March 13. The navy department was unable to find so much as a life preserver or an oar. The vessel has been declared officially lost. The known public facts are these: The ship's hull was stanch in all respects. officially lost. The known public fact The ship's hull was stanch in all One of her engines was out of or other. The weather at the time of her continued in that region for many days She sent out no distress signals. Lieutenant Commander George W He legally changed his name from W zen in 1893. He had a wife and chile the Cyclops for ten years. Did her cargo break the Cyclops size her? Was she sunk by an intern marine or a mine? Was she captured b through treachery? Is she afloat in so versenkt? One of her engines was out of order and she was proceeding under the other. The weather at the time of her leaving Barbados was normal, and so continued in that region for many days. She sent out no distress signals. Lieutenant Commander George Wichman Worley was born in Germany. He legally changed his name from Wichman to Worley. He became a citizen in 1893. He had a wife and child in Norfolk, Va. He had commanded the Cyclops for ten years. Did her cargo break the Cyclops in two? Did her cargo shift and capsize her? Was she sunk by an internal explosion? Was she sunk by a submarine or a mine? Was she captured by the Germans? Was she surrendered through treachery? Is she afloat in some German port? Or was she *spurles versenkt*? which he has been specially trained. Although the training at mechanics' schools is very intensive, great attention is paid to the health and welfare of the men. There are baseball and football teams, a Y. M.-C. A. and hostess house, a band and orchestra which gives frequent concerts, and in addition the services of theatrical performers are voluntarily obtained who give entertainments two or three nights a week. Recreation Is Provided. Mechanics are needed in the air service, needed badly and at once, and all men who have had experience as motor mechanics, blacksmiths, cabinet makers, carpenters, chauffeurs, copersmiths, electricians, fabric workers, instrument men, magneto men, metal workers, motorcyclists, propeller makers, vulcanizers or welders will be their bit in the best possible way by presenting themselves for induction to the air service trade test board at Atlanta, Ga.; St. Louis, Mo.; Detroit, Mich.; Denver, Colo.; Boston, Mass.; Chicago, Ill.; New York, N. Y.; or San Francisco, Cal., in that they may be inducted by these boards. The following data concerning the draft status is necessary: Address of local draft board, order and serial number, classification and division. Weeping Doll. We have walking dolls, talking dolls and dolls that go to sleep when placed in a recumbent posture, but the weeping doll is a new invention. This novel kind of nursery mankin has a hollow head that is filled with water. Its neck is plugged with a big cork, through which passes a rubber tube. The head reservoir is filled through the tube, the outer end of which is provided with a stopper. The doll's eyes have two little openings, close to the nose on either side, to release the tears, which, when the tube is pinched, flow freely. If a child be in grief (as often happens—for instance, after a spanking) it is a great comfort to have a doll that manifests plain symptoms of sympathy. Rice in Ice Cream. There really is something new in ice cream. It comes of the freezing of rice and milk as prepared commercially by a company in Portland, Ore. The rice and milk is steam cooked in sealed cans, and is ready for the table without further preparation, unless the consumer desires it hot. For ice cream, the only thing necessary is to place the milk and rice in the freezer, flavor to suit the taste, and proceed precisely the same as in the ordinary manner. The rice kernels, it will be found, are completely disintegrated by the freezing, and according to reports, the product is delicious. There are 175,000,000 cells in the lungs, and, spread out, they would cover a surface 30 times greater than the human body. A typewriter that produces ordinary manuscript and that written in Braille embossed characters at the same time has been invented by a Frenchman who was blind for a time. The seventy-fifth lineal descendant of Confucius is living in the Chinese town in which the founder of the Chinese religion was born and where he was buried 25-centuries ago. WASHINGTON SIDELIGHTS C congress with universal military training for the basis. It is known that the staff is practically unanimous for universal training as a sound military policy and that it is prepared to submit a bill embodying all the features of former bills on this subject. The general staff is known to have influenced the order by Provost Marshal General Crowder that the classification of eighteen-year-old registrants under the present draft law of hostilities. In the peace settlement to be dealt with and the belligerents peace shall be a reduction of armament public safety. training insist that scheme of make more consistent with a world policy training itself. Universal training urge standing army waiting for a fight, case it is assailed. of congress and in the war department training for years believe the peace terms military training by the American con- which was divided before the war, will specially if it is complemented by voc- object lesson that all men might read. the war the curse of Young America or discipline—a condition for which me as their sons. Military training has on in many of the essentials of life for men of all races and creeds together. It coused patriotism. that it has done to improve the physical it. If It in Oregon's Politics a United States senator for the "short ballot. It now appears that the ballot is correct in most respects. SENATORS -ON THIS MOMENTOUS OCCASION- -THINK- McNary ran for the long term. Both his office immediately, however, to make McNary to fill out the short term. Mr.reek to take the oath of office. He will and then will resign. led to fill out the term and will take his without further interruption. The Oregon ballot on election day seems purposes. At Her Wildest and Best 0,000 visitors in the 1918 season, accord-will appear in the forthcoming annual department of the interior. These figures cover 15 of the 17 national parks; no record was kept at Hawaii and Mount McKinley is inaccessible until the further construction of the government railroad in Alaska. This is a falling off from 1917, which was the record year, with 487,368 visitors. The decrease is largely due to the increase in railroad fares, since the tourist travel by private automobile, which now constitutes the bulk of the attendance, was about the same as in 1917. Considering wartime conditions table. Rocky Mountain National Park attendance as usual with about 80,000 1917. This is twice the number visiting which had about 45,000 visitors owing Springs (Arkansas), which is medicinal age of 15,000. Yellowstone (Wyoming), the camps operated, shows a decrease is fell off about 4,000 each. Dance figures for the more important auses: Hot Springs, 150,000 and 135,000; Yellowstone, 20,000 and 35,400; Sequoia Smite (California), 30,000 and 34,510; 17,390; Mount Rainier, 45,000 and 35, 11,645; Platt (Oklahoma, medicinal), Orado), 2,000 and 2,223; Glacier (Mon- clear Up Cyclops Mystery? in submarine fleet and are punishing its humanity shall we clear up the mystery ward of the giant United States collier CYCLORS its are these: respects. under and she was proceeding under the leaving Barbados was normal, and so ys. Richman Worley was born in Germany. Richman to Worley. He became a citi d in Norfolk, Va. He had commanded in two? Did her cargo shift and capa al explosion? Was she sunk by a sub- by the Germans? Was she surrendered me German port? Or was she "spurios APPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (By REV. P. B. FITZWATER. D. D. Teacher of English Bible in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago). (Copyright, 1918) Eastern Newspaper Univ. Press LESSON FOR DECEMBER 8 JOSEPH MADE RULER OF EGYPT. LESSON TEXT—Genesis 41:34-44 GOLDEN TEXT—He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much.—Luke 16:10. DEVOTIONAL READING—Psalms 48. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL—Genesis 39:41. Thirteen long years have passed since his brethren sold him. They have been years of fiery testing for seph, but his faith is triumphant. here is a mighty contrast between Joseph in the pit at Dothan and Joseph as prime minister of Egypt. 1. Joseph Made Prime Minister of Egypt (vv. 38-44). 1. The Occasion (vv. 14:32). It is the interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams. In his dreams Pharaoh saw seven fat kine coming out of the river, followed by seven lean ones, which devoured the fat ones. This dream was followed by another in which he saw seven ears of corn come up on one stalk, rank and good, only to be devoured by seven thin ones. These dreams produced uneasiness in Pharaoh's mind. Being thus troubled over them he sent for the magicians and wise men of Egypt to interpret them to him. Upon their failure to interpret them, the chief butler calls to mind the prisoner who had interpreted his dreams two years before. Pharaoh hastily brings Joseph from prison and places his dreams before him. Joseph disclaimed wisdom for himself, but confidently asserted his faith in the wisdom of God. God is pleased with those who will thus lean upon him in the crucial hour, and will never disappoint them (James 1:5). Little did Joseph's brethren, the Ishmaelites who carried him into Egypt, or Potiphar whose slave he became, realize what the future would bring to him. His years of suffering and waiting were part of God's plan for his discipline and education. It is God's law for those who would reign, that they suffer. "If we suffer, we shall also reign with him" (2 Timothy 2:12). Joseph's exaltation from the state of humility is a fine illustration of Christ's humility and exaltation (Philippians 2:9, 10). II. Joseph's Naturalization (v. 45). As soon as Pharaoh thus exalted him he changed his name to Zapnath-pa-neah, an Egyptian word having varying designations; as "Salvation of the world," "The prince of life of the world," "The revealer of secrets," "The food of life," etc. No doubt it was Pharaoh's purpose to designate him as the preserver of life, the revealer of secrets, the interpreter of dreams, and the author of the plan by which Egypt was saved from the awful famine. He thus was naturalized, and his civil status rendered compatible with his official rank. Then Asenath, the daughter of the priest, was given him to wife. Intermarriage with this taste completed his naturalization by elevating him to social position. Joseph's elevation was to save the world from famine. Christ's elevation was to save the world from spiritual death. All unknown to his brethren, the Jews, Christ is now at the right hand of the Father, the Savior of the world from its famine of death. As Joseph received a Gentile bride in the time of his rejection and exaltation, so Christ is now receiving a Gentile bride (Romans 11:25). III. Joseph's Wise Administration (vv. 46-49). He first made a careful survey of the land, then organized his forces and looked after the details of the work. He did, not use his power and position for himself, but to save others. He did not idle his time away, for he knew that only seven short years remained in which to work. The Loom of Life It is a solemn thought that every one of us carries about with him a mystical loom, and we are always weaving—weave, weave, weave—this robe which we wear, every thought a thread of the warp, every action a thread of the weft. We weave it, and we dye it, and we cut it, and we stitch it, and then we put it on and wear it; and it sticks to us. Like a small that crawls about your garden patches and makes its shell by a process of secretion from out of its own substance, so you and I are making that mysterious solemn thing, we call character, moment by moment. It is our own self modified by our actions. Character is the precipitate from the stream of conduct which, like the Nile delta, gradually rises solid and firm above the parent river, and confines its flow—Alexander Maciaren. Righteousness and Truth How can God fill with his own that which is already filled by man? First it must be emptied before it may be filled with the true good of righteousness and truth, of humility and love, of peace and joy—Howard Pyle. The Law of Life. Pleasure, mere pleasure, is animal. God gives that to the butterfly. But progress is the law of life to the immortal. So God has arranged our life as progress, and its working principle is evolution—Henry Drummond.