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BLOCKADE ORDERS MAY BE MODIFIED BLOCKADE ORDERS MAY BE MODIFIED ALLIED OFFICIALS WILL CONSIDER REQUIREMENT OF THE CENTRAL POWERS. SOLUTION OF FOOD PROBLEM Modification of Rules Is Necessary to Permit Supplies to Reach Czecho- Slovakia, Poland, Russia and Other Territory. Paris, Jan. 10.—Representatives of the Allied governments here intend to give immediate consid- sation to the question of mitigation of the severity of the blockade of the Central Powers, according to indications. Such mitigation, it is pointed out, would be granted in order to admit the passing in of food supplies for Czecho- Slovakia, Poland and Russia and other territory which it is desired to reach and which cannot be reached except through territory which the Central Powers are holding. Baale, Jan. 10.—Troops loyal to the Ebert government have arrived in Berlin from Potsdam and driven the spartacans as far as the Tiergarten and reoccupied the printing works, according to the Frankfort Zeitung. Copenhagen, Jan. 10.—Government troops have occupied all the public buildings in Berlin, and thousands of government troops are still entering the capital. The Berlin correspondent of the Berlingske Tidende, who sends this information, declares that the Spartacans have been beaten and that quiet was partly restored. Paris, Jan. 10.—The Ebert-Scheidmann government in Germany has been overturned, the extremists having gained the upper hand in Berlin after sanguinary fighting, according to the latest German advices received here. A new revolutionary government has been proclaimed, composed of independent socialists. A part of the government troops is reported to have gone over to the rebels and the Spartacans now hold the principal points in Berlin. Civil war is spreading to other parts of Germany, the advices indicate, and parts of the Rhenish provinces and Bavaria now are reported to be involved. The independent socialists said to be at the head of the new government are Georg Ledebur, Herr Lebmann and Herr Tlek. Dr. Karl Liebknuecht, the leader of the Spartacans, is continuing his activities, presumably in an effort to install a government of his own choosing. U. S. Embassy Damaged. Berlin, Jan. 7. (Delayed.)—Twenty persons were killed in the American embassy, which was badly damaged by the rioters. (There is nothing in the cable to indicate the victims were Americans. The embassy is located in the heart of the city, on a square where considerable fighting took place, and it is believed the building may have been struck by shots going wild.) BAVARIA MAY ACT TO RESTORE ORDER IN BERLIN Minister of Interior Threatens to Use Armed Force if Rioting Continues. Berlin, Jan. 10.—War on Berlin to restore order is threatened by Bavaria, according to a speech made in the Bavarian chamber of deputies in Munich by Herr Auer, the minister of the interior. Bavaria, he said, proposed to intervene with arms if conditions in Berlin continue unsettled. "It is time that the men in Berlin understood that Berlin is not Germany." Minister Auer said, "and there is a limit to the patience of even the most tolerant people." Spartacans Storm Provision Depots and Food Problem Becomes More Acute. London, Jan. 10. German government messages picked up by wireless here say that parts of Berlin are scenes of bloody fighting. The government, it is added, is taking all necessary measures to destroy "the reign of terror." The messages say that some parts of Berlin are without light and water. Provision depots have been stormed by the Spartacans and the feeding of soldiers and civilians has been interrupted. THE TWIN CITY STAR. C. MARRIS & EWING Maj. A. A. Cunningham, commander of the United States marine aviation corps, has arrived in Washington from France and has received the highest commendation for his unit from the major general commanding. The marine aviators were a picked bunch of men whom Major Cunningham trained after he had been to the front and had seen for himself the work they were to do. Major Cunningham in 1912 was made the first marine aviation officer, and for a time was the entire aviation section. SOLDIERS FIRE ON STRIKERS SERIOUS RIOTING OCCURS AT BUENOS AIRES. One Hundred and Fifty Persons Are 'Said to Have Been Killed and Injured. Buehos Aires, Jan. 10.—It is reported that there were 150 casualties here as a result of a clash between government forces and strikers at the Vasena Steel works. The troops opened fire on the strikers, who responded with rifles. The government has stationed soldiers and artillery in the vicinity of the steel works and troops from various sections of the republic, including Rosario, are being rushed here. Meanwhile the strike movement is spreading and more than 50 unions have joined. In the fight 20,000 strikers surrounded the plant in an attempt to force strike breakers to leave it. The government rushed up a squadron of national mounted police to escort the workers to safety. Street cars and taxicabs were overturned or destroyed. Nearly all the industries of the city, including the transportation lines, have 'been paralyzed by a general strike, called in protest against the "use of force by the state" in the fight Tuesday, in which five metal workers were killed and 30 wounded. DECLARES AMERICAN WAR COST EXCESSIVE Security League's Former Head Says Huge Sum of Money Was Diverted. New York, Jan. 10.—Queries by Representative Johnson of Kentucky, chairman of the congressional committee investigating expenditures of the National Security league, brought from S. Stanwood Menken, former president of the league, charges that Congress has turned to "pork barrel" uses money which should have been spent, according to advice of military and naval experts. "This country spent almost as much money as German on its army," Menken declared, "but it did not have one-fifth the military establishment." CONGRESS AUTHORIZES PAY FOR WAR ORDERS 8,600 Contracts for $2,700,000,000 Are to Be Adjusted by Secretary Baker. Washington, Jan. 10.—Validation and adjustment by the Secretary of War of informal war contracts involving the expenditure of more than $2,700,000,000, is authorized in a bill passed by the House by a vote of 270 to 30. Approximately 6,600 contracts in this country and a large number in England, France and Italy would be affected. A similar bill, also placing adjustment, in the hands of the Secretary of War, was approved by the Senate Military committee. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., JANUARY 11, 1919. GREAT POWERS TO CONTROL MEETING REAL DIRECTING FORCE OF PEACE CONGRESS WILL BE TWENTY-FIVE MEN. LEADING FIGURES ARE KNOWN Supreme Council of Large Nations Will Guide and Shape Deliberations and Results of Entire Conference. Paris, Jan. 10: — Announcement of the French delegation to the peace congress, in addition to bringing a distinguished array of French statesmen into the arena of the peace congress, has begun to give definiteness to the delegations of the great powers, of which the American delegation has been by itself up to the present time. It is expected that the British, Italian and Japanese delegations now will be announced officially. The leading, figures like Premier Dloyd George and Foreign Secretary Balfour, for Great Britain; Premier Orlando and Minister Sonnino of Italy, and Viscount Chinda and Ambassador Matsui for Japan, already are known, although not officially appointed, but the designation of a full list will bring into being the real directing force of the congress, consisting of 25 members representing the five great powers of the world. Powers to Direct Conference. It will be this supreme council of the great powers which will guide and shape the deliberations and results of the entire congress and while all the other powers will later have a full hearing, and a voice, it will be the great powers which will initiate and direct the general conduct of affairs. The personnel of the French delegation is recognized as exceptionally strong, combining the political, diplomatic, financial, economic and military sagacity of France. A French protocol, proposing the exact procedure of the congress, was submitted to the American delegations at about the same time that the French delegates were named. It is now being studied and it is noted by the American delegates that a number of their suggestions have taken form in the French program. The protocol deals with the organization of the congress, the representation of the great and small powers and the general order of procedure. It will not become effective until passed upon by President Wilson and the premiers of France, Great Britain and Italy, who constitute a sort of executive council which later will grow into a supreme council of the great powers when the full delegations are appointed. Premiers See Wilson. The conferences showed a great driving power. In addition to the conferences which President Wilson had with Premier Orlando, Minister Sonino and others, Premier Clemencau spent some time at American headquarters and was followed there later by Premier Venzelos of Greece. GETS THREE MONTHS FOR PASSPORT FRAUD Nephew of Count von Bernstorff Tried to Enter Country With Forged Papers. San Francisco, Jan. 10.—Baron Allard von Dem B. Muench, nephew of the former German ambassador, Count von Bernstorff, was sentenced to three months in the county jail for perpetrating a fraud upon the government by attempting to enter the country with a forged passport. Yankees Evacuate the Russian Village and Later Reoccupy the Ruins. Archangel, Jan. 10.—Activities were renewed by the American and Allied forces on the Kadish front this week. According to incomplete reports to headquarters here, the Americans burned the village of Kadish, retired from it and then went forward and reoccupied the ruins. Governor Tella Legislature Wisconsin Gave 128,000 to Nation's Ware Machine. Madison, Wis., Jan. 10.—In his message to the Wisconsin legislature Governor Philipp said that Wisconsin had furnished 128,000 men to the nation. He asked that efforts be made to put the state back on a peace basis at once. EDOUARD DE BILLY C. HARRIS & EWING Edouard de Billy, deputy high commissioner for France in Washington, has made good progress in the past few months in placing before the American people the condition and viewpoint of the French in war and in the peace to come. Though France has not been bled white, he says, she will appeal to her allies for help in rebuilding the factories and farms which the Germans have destroyed and for assistance in constructing or purchasing ships. FRENCH ENVOYS ARE NAMED COUNCIL OF MINISTERS AP PROVES NOMINATIONS. Premier Clemenceau Heads Delegation Which Will Sit in Peace Paris, Jan. 10. Official announcement was made that the council of ministers had approved the nominations as the French representatives in the peace congress of the following: Georges Clemenceau, the premier; Stephen Pichon, foreign minister; Louis Lucien Klotz, finance minister; Andre Tardieu, French high commissioner to the United States; Jules Cambon, former ambassador at Berlin. The French newspapers are filled daily with discussions and comment on the league of nations. There is no doubt that the people are rallying to its support. Converts to the league are certain it is the only safeguard against future wars, and that the conference is bound to be a failure unless adopted. Prominent Frenchmen who are working for establishment of the league include Aristide Briand, Emil Dumelgue, Gabriel Hanotaux, Paul Painleve, Albert Thomas and Rene Viviani. CONGRESS TAKES STEPS TO HONOR ROOSEVELT Senate Appoints Committee to Arrange Joint Memorial Service on Feb. 9. Washington, Jan..10.—Steps toward a memorial service in the Capitol on Sunday, Feb. 9, in honor of Colonel Roosevelt, were taken in Congress. The Senate unanimously adopted a resolution by Senator Wadsworth of New York providing for a joint session and authorizing committees to make the arrangements and invite the President, supreme court justices, members of the cabinet and other officials to participate. $21,157,277 MADE BY SWIFT PACKERS IN 1918 President's Statement to Shareholders Says Profits in 1917 Were $34,650,000. Chicago, Jan. 10.—Swift and company, packers, made net profits of $21,157,277 in 1918, according to President Louis F. Swift's statement to shareholders here. Profits in 1917 were $34,650,000, he said. In the meat end of the business where the companies are limited to 9 per cent profit Swift said the earnings were 7.57 per cent. NEW DOLLAR MOTTO PROPOSED BY SCHALL "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" Would Replace "E Pluribus Unum" On Colns. Washington, Jan. 10. — The motto, "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" would replace "E Pluribus Unum" on silver dollars hereafter minted under the terms of a bill introduced by Representative Schall of Minnesota. THREE PROPOSALS BEFORE CONGRESS RAIL EXECUTIVES PRESENT THEIR PLAN TO SENATE COM- MERCE COMMITTEE. ASK NEW CABINET OFFICER Scheme Provides for Private Owner ship and Operation, Under Regulation of a Secretary of Washington, Jan. 10.—Three well defined proposals for legislation dealing with railroads now are before congress. Railroad executives presented to the Senate Interstate Commerce committee their plan calling for private ownership and operation, under regulation of a secretary of transportation, a new cabinet officer—with statutory guarantee of adequate earnings; rates to be proposed by the roads and subject to review by the secretary of transportation and Interstate Commerce commission and with the cabinet officer authorized to supervise pooling equipment, common use of terminals, rerouting of traffic, mergers, construction of new lines and issuance of securities. Previously the Interstate Commerce commission had suggested a policy of private ownership and operation under government regulation. Director General McAdoo had advocated continuation of government control for five years and as an alternative early relinquishment of the roads from federal management. Shippers to Present Views. Shippers and representatives of state railroad commissioners are the two principal groups who have not yet presented their views to the Senate committee. Among the objections expressed by senators to the railroad's plans, outlined by T. DeWitt Cuyler, chairman of the association of railway executives, was that if government supervision were vested principally in a secretary of transportation, politics might play a large part in railway policies, and there might be no constant policy containing through the changes of administration. These questions were raised by Senators Cummins of Iowa and Smith of South Carolina. Another objection was if the railroads are guaranteed by law an adequate return, they should not also have power to determine rates, even though these rates were subject to veto by the secretary of transportation and modification by the Interstate Commerce commission. Senator Underwood of Alabama suggested that the government should have the authority to dictate details of the rate structure. GRONNA WANTS WHEAT GUARANTEES UPHELD North Dakota Senator Demanda Just Treatment for Agricultural Industry. Washington, Jan. 10.—Senator Gronna of North Dakota, Republican, in an address in the senate urged the fulfillment of the government guaranteed price for wheat in 1919 and asked that the farmer be dealt with justly. The senator said statements credited to officials of the Food administration and others giving estimate of the losses which the government will sustain because of the wheat guarantee may have a damaging effect upon wheat production this year. ABOUT ONE-TWELFTH OF ARMY HAS LEFT FRANCE War Department Announces That 151,000 Men Are Home or on Their Way. Paris, Jan. 10. Virtually one-twelfth of the total of the American expeditionary force landed in France already have sailed on their return journey to the United States. American general headquarters announced that more than 151,000 soldiers, comprising 10,435 officers and 140,689 noncommissioned officers and privates, had left France. GERMANY IS FAR BEHIND IN MEETING TRUCE TERMS Fail to Turn Over to Allies All Material Required by Armistice Terms. London, Jan. 10.—Germany has fallen behind in the last month in turning over material required by the terms of the armistice. A checking to date shows a shortage of '685 heavy guns, 7,000 machine guns, 1,000 trench mortars, 600 airplanes, 4,736 engines, 5,000 motor lorries and 130,000 railroad cars. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY NO. 43. HARBOR TRAFFIC IS TIED UP MARINE WORKERS ON STRIKE AT NEW YORK CITY. Coastwise Tugs and Steamers and Transatlantic Vessels May Become Involved Soon. New York, Jan. 10.—The port of New York was tied up when 15,000 members of the marine workers' affiliation struck at 6 a.m. There were no ferries running to New Jersey or Staten island. Persons living at the latter place were isolated. Tubes carried all Jersey residents having business in New York. The trains were taxed to capacity. The strike also cut off the railway terminals on the Jersey side of the Hudson river. The strike was qrordered when a conference of the union men and the boat owners' association ended, following the refusal of the latter to arbitrate the question of an eight-hour day. While the strike has not as yet been extended to coastwise steamers, coastwise tugs, trans-Atlantic steamships or Long Island Sound steamers, it was said by the labor leaders that it might eventually spread to those lines and throw out of employment 40,000 longshoremen and freight handlers. The tieup, according to strike leaders and transportation officials, brings New York to a crisis as regards foods and coal and they predict that within 24 hours the milk situation here will be much more serious. CROWN JEWELS RETURNED TO TOWER OF LONDON London, Jan. 10.—Crown jewels have been brought out of their wartime hiding place and returned to the Tower of London. The removal was so informal and quiet that no one, perhaps, who saw a couple of automobiles containing four army men disguised as civilians suspected that they were carrying $30,000,000, worth of jewelry. Windsor castle, about 25 miles from London, became the repository for the jewels soon after German aircraft began to bomb the metropolis. THE WEATHER. Fair today and tomorrow; warmer in east portion today; colder tomorrow. DAILY MARKET REPORT Minneapolis, Jan. 10—Oats, Jan. 88% c/, Feb. 68% c/, May. 70% c/, yr. Jan., $1.57% c/, Feb., $1.59% c/, May. $1.64; barley, choice, 96c@$1.00; corn. No. 3 white, $1.44@1.46; No. 3 yellow, $1.50@1.52. Duluth Flax Duluth. Jan. 10. -Flaxseed, Jan. $3.61\%$; Feb. $3.62; May $3.68$. Chicago Grain Chicago, Jan. 10—Corn, Jan. $1.49½; Feb. $1.46; May $1.42; oats, Jan. 71½c; Feb. 72½c; May. 73½. South St. Paul Live Stock. So. St. Paul, Jan. 10—Estimated receipts at the Union Stock Yards: Cattle, 7,800; calves, 1,200; hogs, 26,000; sheep, 2,000; cars, 619. Steers, $8.00@16.75; cows, 8.00@8.50; calves, $7.00@13.00; hogs, $17.00@17.05; sheep and lambs, $7.50@14.00. Chicago Live Stock. Chicago, Jan. 10.—(U. S. Bureau of Markets.) — Hogs — Receipts, 47,000; butchers, $17.75@18; light, $17.25@17.90; packing, $17.17.65; throwouts, $16@16.90. Cattle—Receipts, 18,000; beef cattle good, choice and prime, $16.40@20; common and medium, $9.75@16.40; butcher stock, cows and heifers, $8@14.25; canners and cutters, $7.15@8; stockers and feeders, good, choice and fancy, $10.50@14; inferior common and medium, $6@10.50; veal calves, $17.17.50. Butter, Eggs and Poultry Minneapolis, Jan. 10.—Butter—Extras, 65c; extra firsts, 62c; firsts, 61c; seconds, 60c; dairies, 51c; packing stock, 41c. Eggs—Fresh prime firsts, new cases, free from rots, small, dirties and checks out, per dozen, 58c; current receipts, rots out, $16.50; checks and seconds, dozen, 44c; dirties, candled, dozen, 45c; quotations on eggs: including cases. Live Poultry—Turkeys, fat, 10 lbs. and over, 25c; thin, small, cripples and culls, unsalale, roosters, 18c; ducks, 23c; geese, 12c; pigeons, 4 pounds, 19@20c; hens under 4 pounds, 19@20c; springs, all weights, 24c; guineas, young, dozen, $5.00; guineas, old, dozen, $5.00. New York Butter and Eggs. New York, Jan. 10.—Butter—Firmer; receipts, 15,954; creamery, higher than extras, 70@1½c; creamery, extras, 69@1½c; firsts, 64½@68½c; packing stock, current make No. 2, 42@1½c. Eggs—Irregular; receipts, 8,813; fresh gathered extras, 69c; fresh gathered regular packed extra firsts, 67@68c; do. firsts, 64@66. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER SMITH. Minneapolis, Minnesota Entered in the Post Office at Minneapolis as second class matter. 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The editor of this publication has been a consistent supporter of Col. Roosevelt and his policies and takes pride in having paid him its highest compliments during his life, when he needed them most. He was a true friend of the American Negroes. The Twin City Star has often proclaimed him "The Ideal American." Public expression has approved it. Let us not draw the color line. Reciprocity between the races will be the salvation of the Negro. We are all Americans now. Join in the celebrations! We do not expect that a Negro will sit at the peace table. He could not, unless delegated such a privilege by President Wilson, and that is improbable. However, a good lobby of intelligent Negroes would do much by way of mediation by their presence and work. THE BETRAYAL OF A RACE. In every generation and among all races of people, high and low, rich and poor, you will find traitors and conspirators. Caesar had his Brutus and Charles I his Cromwell. Hamlet had his uncle and Macbeth his wife. But who are the traitors and conspirators among colored Americans? The moment a colored man is picked out by a white man, and in some instances by his own people, it is not long before he begins to conspire against his people and join or lead an army of conspirators. The time has come for the black man to choose his own leaders and deputize them to lead him in deed and in fact. The present war should be a lesson to the colored Americans. They should stop and think and decide whether it is wise for men who have been picked by white men to lead or represent them. Is the race being betrayed by conspirators?—The Washington (D.C.) Bee. WHICH FORUM? Now that St. Paul has a Sunday Forum, it is well to remind our readers that The Forums are separate and distinct organizations, and are known as The Minneapolis Sunday Forum and The St. Paul Forum. They are progressive and stand for the social and civic advancement of our people, and are worthy of the attendance of those interested in race welfare. 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.) News. SUBSCRIBERS WANTED — Make the Twin City Star a live and dependable weekly Negro newspaper by sending your subscription. Was Last Colored Man to Occupy Seat in Congress of the United States. (Special to The Twin City Star.) Philadelphia, Pa. Dec. 30.—Former Congressman George H. White died at his late residence, 1508 Lombard street, Saturday evening. Mr. White had been in ill health for some time but only lately took to his bed. He was well known throughout the country, both on account of the fact that he was the last colored man to occupy a seat in the United States Congress, and of the many lectures he delivered. George Henry White was born at PRIEST Rosindale, N. C., December, 1852, and was the son of Wiley F. and Mary White. He graduated from Howard University, Washington, D. C., in 1877. Received the degree of LL. D., from Livingston College and Mechanical and Agricultural College, at Normal, Ala. Was principal of State Normal and other schools in North Carolina for several years. Was admitted to the bar in North Carolina, and began practicing law in 1879. Was admitted to the Courts of the District of Columbia and later to the Supreme Court of the United States. Was solicitor and prosecuting attorney for the 2nd Judicial District of North Carolina from 1886 to 1894. Was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives in 1881, and Senate in 1885. He was nominated for Congress in 1894, with withdrew in the interest of party harmony. Afterward was elected member of Congress from the same district 1897 to 1901. He was the last colored man to have a seat in that body, altho he made the fight on several other occasions, but was always turned down by the committee on elections. Moved to Philadelphia in 1895 and commenced to practice law. Instituted and organized the George H. White Land and Improvement Company, and became its treasurer. He was also a member of the Trustee Board of Howard University. His funeral took place Sunday from his late residence and was largely attended. 92ND DIVISION TO ENTER GERMANY Coblenz, Dec. 26. — Following the cancellation order of the 92nd Division (colored) to sail for home, comes word that they are to relieve divisions now stationed along the Rhine for patrol duty. They are to take up their new positions by February 1st with headquarters at Coblenz, the bridgehead. ATTORNEY FRANCIS HONORED Mayor Lawrence W. Hodgson, of St. Paul, Minn., has appointed Attorney W. T. Francis on St. Paul's Legislative Committee composed of professional and business men. The purpose of the committee is to look after St. Paul's interests at the coming session of the Legislature, and investigate all bills that will affect St. Paul in any manner. Atty. Francis is the leading Negro of Minnesota and an honor to his race and community. FIRST NEGRO AMBU- New York, Jan. 1.—Dr. J. B. Ford, a graduate of Howard University, Washington, has the distinction of being the first Negro doctor to ride out on a Bellvue Hospital ambulance when he responded to a call this morning. He was assigned to Bellevue, following his graduation last October. SUPREME COURT DECISION AGAINST NEGRO SHRIN The U. S. Supreme Court in a recent decision has restrained the Negro Shriners of Georgia from wearing the emblems or regalia of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. The proceedings of the lower court were not reviewed, and the injunction sustained. This applies only to Temples in the State of Georgia. We are living in an age and an epoch which is characterized by a growing and insistent demand for justice and democracy. The United States is sending men, money and munitions to the battle fields of Europe as its demand for justice, freedom and equality of opportunity for all peoples, and it would be well for the Americans at this time to remember that here in our own country for the past fifty years since the abolition of slavery, is a race loyal, patriotic people who are not enjoying at the hands of this government here at home the principles of that democracy for which we are fighting to make the world safe, and in which fight God helping us, we will be victorious. W. T. FRANCIS THE TWIN CITY STAR, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. DU BOIS GIVES MEMORANDUM TO COL. HOUSE New York, Dec. 16.—A memorandum pleading for the privilege of self-determination of the Negroes in Portuguese and Belgian Colonies in Africa, and proposing a convention representing the Negroes of the World to meet at Paris, France, sometime during the sessions of the Peace Conference, was issued by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People today. The memorandum was submitted by Dr. W. E. B. DuBois to Colonel E. M. House, white, one of the United States Peace Commissioners in Paris with President Wilson, as his confidential adviser. Africa Should Be Free. Africa should be liberated, says Dr. DuBois, and proposes the formation of a governing international commission that would represent the independent African republics. Barter of colonies without regard to the wishes of welfare of the inhabitants has been a constant source of friction, Dr. DuBois contends in opening his memorandum. Therefore, he argues, if the aims of the war are to be realized, it is necessary that the duly expressed opinion of civilized Negroes throughout the world be taken into consideration in determining the status of the African colonies. Qualified Interests Named. The public opinion, which should have the decisive voice in the disposition of the former German colonies, Dr. DuBois enumerates as composed of: The public opinion, which should h of the former German colonies, Dr. Du The chiefs and intelligent Negroe man Africa, the 12,000,000 civilized N persons of Negro descent in South A pendent Negro Governments of Abyssi Negroes of France, West Africa and Eria, Basutoland and the 4,500,000 memb Dr. DuBois demands the utmost lit l their manner of living and their gene African democracy. He advocates the schools and the use of properly train ment. He recommends the socializat newer ideals of industrial democracy. The chiefs and intelligent Negroes among the 12,500,000 natives in German Africa, the 12,000,000 civilized Negroes of the United States, educated persons of Negro descent in South America and the West Indies, the independent Negro Governments of Abyssinia, Liberia and Hayti and the educated Negroes of France, West Africa and Equatorial Africa, British Uganda, Nigeria, Basutoland and the 4,500,000 members of the Union of Africa. Dr. DuBois demands the utmost liberality in the treatment of the natives, their manner of living and their general customs in the Government of this African democracy. He advocates the modernization of Africa through the schools and the use of properly trained colored officials in local self-government. He recommends the socialization of income and the application of the newer ideals of industrial democracy. Appeals Against Prejudice. In conclusion, Dr. DuBois appeals for the casting aside of the old prejudice against the Negro, and pleads for a redeemed Africa that will aid in the redemption in the public mind of Negroes all over the world. In conclusion, Dr. DuBois appeals f against the Negro, and pleads for a redemption in the public mind of Negro The National Association for the indorsing the stand of Dr. DuBois, less emphasized the fact that the associatic here as well as in Africa. James Weldon Johnson, field secr the memorandum, said: After all, the association is prim here the fullest political and economic American citizen is entitled. We are because that, too, means the liberatic the Negro in the public mind." The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in indorsing the stand of Dr. DuBois, issued a statement yesterday, in which it emphasized the fact that the association stood for the liberation of the Negro here as well as in Africa. James Weldon Johnson, field secretary of the association, in discussing the memorandum, said: After all, the association is primarily interested in assuring the Negro here the fullest political and economic freedom—that freedom to which every American citizen is entitled. We are interested in the African democracy, because that, too, means the liberation of the Negroes and the elevation of the Negro in the public mind." JAPANESE STATESMAN PREDICTS WAR ON RACE PREJUDICE Former Nippon Minister of Justice Declares Progressive Dusky Races of World Will Not Forever Stand for Discrimination. Tokio, Nov. 20.—(Correspondence of the Associated Press)—Belief that the next war will be the outcome of race prejudices is expressed by Yukio Ozaki, formerly Minister of Justice, and a leading member of the Constitutional party. Mr. Ozaki said that, in his opinion, the colored races which steadily were developing their civilization would demand finally the same treatment as the white races, and that the result would be an armed collision. Mr. Ozaki recommended that at the peace conference Japan, acting on behalf of all the Asiatic races, should introduce the racial and population questions for consideration, and if possible, secure a solution. In a country like Japan, where the population is increasing with alarming rapidity, he said, it was but natural that the surplus population should try to obtain an outlet even by resorting to arms. From Japan's standpoint, said Mr. Ozaki, the racial or population questions were more important than President Wilson's "fourteen points" as laid down for a basis of Germany's surrender. These racial questions, he said, concerned the future of millions of souls in Asia. Mr. Ozaki warned the Japanese not to develop the German system of state organization, which in the present war had proved to be a mere machine for destroying civilization and for tramping under foot the rights of other nations and peoples. On the question of Japan's occupation of the German South Sea Islands, Mr. Ozaki declared that the United States should dismantle her forts in the Philippines and Hawaii, and that this would be more important for Japan than the taking over of the South Sea Islands. MRS. HALEY MAKES APPEAL FOR WAR WORK CAMPAIGN. In our delirium of joy that the war is ended, let us not feel that our work is ended. Much remains to be done and many problems solved before our country is again back to normal care free conditions. Let every woman remain steadfastly at her task quite as willing to give loyal service to her country during this trying period of reconstruction and readjustment as during this struggle for world democracy. Readjustments must come gradually and Uncle Sam will need every loyal citizen to help him over this task. Do not feel that the armistice signs our release from work any more than it does our fighting soldiers across the sea. Let us stand ready and willing for any orders we are given, to make this period of readjustment as speedy and orderly a one as possible, and as proud a record for America as she has made in other war activities. VICTORIA CLAY HALEY. St. Louis, Mo. There is an urgent need of social centers for our young men and young women. Efforts should be made to establish a desirable place for the social accommodations of our young people. 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. have the decisive voice in the disposition Jois enumerates as composed of: among the 12,500,000 natives in Gergéroes of the United States, educated America and the West Indies, the indie- la, Liberia and Hayti and the educated equatorial Africa, British Uganda, Nigers of the Union of Africa. reality in the treatment of the natives, real customs in the Government of this modernization of Africa through the detailed officials in local self-govern- n of income and the application of the for the casting aside of the old prejudice predemeded Africa that will aid in the ses all over the world. Advancement of Colored People, in used a statement yesterday, in which it in stood for the liberation of the Negro tary of the association, in discussing early interested in assuring the Negro freedom—that freedom to which every interested in the African democracy, in of the Negroes and the elevation of NEGRO DELEGATES SELECTED TO GO TO VERSAILLES Washington, D. D., Dec. 14. — The executive committee of the National Race Congress, meeting in the Mount Carmel Baptist Church a few days ago, elected John R. Hawkins financial secretary of the A. M. E. Churches; Rev. Wm. H. Jernagin, Judge Wm. Harrison, the Rev. J. Milton Waldron and Rev. A. J. Stokes as delegates to the international conference of the darker races of the world, to be held in France during the peace conference. A commission was appointed to plan to work of raising a defense fund of $250,000, as authorized by the National Race Conference here last October. The committee voted to work for a federal anti-lynching law, improved Negro labor conditions, and the re-enfranchisement of colored citizens deprived of the ballot. THE WAY TO MAKE MONEY. A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY DON'T MISS IT. If you wish to add to your income, you can do so by accepting an agency for The Twin City Star. Good commission to competent agents. Use your spare time in soliciting ads and subscriptions. Only honest and intelligent agents wanted. Call Hyland 1205. 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. 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. 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. The Twin City Star stands for equal rights for all American citizens. Do not forget to send the money to the Star which you owe for subscriptions. Why is it that many of the persons who want their news in a paper, never subscribe for it? Buy Baby Bond's. Read the Negro Papers. will give you lithe, uncorseted grace and constant comfort, yet mould your figure to the present fashion. They are fitted to your measure in your own home by a trained corsetiere—the Spirella way. A telephone call or post-card will bring an expert to your home to explain the Spirella service and boning in detall. BEN MAR For 28 Years at 31 Tailor EN MARIENHOFF For 28 Years at 318 Hennepin Avenue. Tailor to Men IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC WOOLENS AT POPULAR PRICES Your Patronage Desired. MINNESOTA Wholesale Makers of Home of All MINNESOTA MEAT CO. Wholesale and Retail Makers of Home Made Sausages of All Kinds Third St. 1409 Nicollet Avenue 725 HENNEPIN AVE. Wholesale and Retail Makers of Home Made Sausages of All Kinds Xmas Gifts of Leather AT LAST YEAR'S PRICES Music Rolls Photo Cases Purses Collars Bags Planks Jewel Cases Card Cases Library Sets Shopping Bags Traveling Bag Toilet Sets Suitcases N. W. Trunk Co. Manufacturers RETAIL STORE 248 Nicollet Ave Public Reception Under the auspices The Gop Reception and Dance Under the auspices and management of The Gopher Club Members of Gopher Lodge of Elks in honor of the members of The Smart Set UNION HALL, KENT ST. ANN Friday Evening, J Come and have a Social Evenin cal Profession. COMMITTEE OF J. A. Mitchell, Chm. Lt. An R. Sid Harris. MUSIC BY THE 16TH I Admission, 35 cents. You are invited. Come and bring The Smart Set Theatrical Co. ALL, KENT ST. AND AURORA AVE., ST. PAUL. Day Evening, January 17, 1919. And have a Social Evening with your friends in the Theatri- on. COMMITTEES OF ARRANGEMENTS All, Chm. Lt. Arthur G. Todd. J. Q. Adams. R. Sid Harris. Geo. Green. MUSIC BY THE 16TH BATTALION ORCHESTRA Admission, 35 cents. Checking, 10 cents. Invited. Come and bring your friends with you. The Smart Set Theatrical Co. UNION HALL, KENT ST. AND AURORA AVE., ST. PAUL Come and have a Social Evening with your friends in the Theatrical Profession. J. A. Mitchell, Chm. Lt. Arthur G. Todd. J. Q. Adams. R. Sid Harris. Geo. Green. Miss Mattie McMahan 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 Mahan is from Knoxville, Tenn. The management of this publication will appreciate any courtesies extended her. Mr. Geo. W. Clawson is an agent for The Twin City Star, and one of our new advertising and subscription solicitors. 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. 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. --- 40 So. Third St. Spirella Corset Shop CORA E. CARR 808 Aurora Ave. St. Paul, MN The Purpose of an Advertisement is to serve your needs. It will help sell your goods—talk to the people you want to reach. An advertisement in this paper is a reference guide to those whose wants are worth supplying. Any person, who seeks honor or personal gain in connection with any is guilty of the worst form of disloyalty. Every personal sacrifice is a war activities is a war profiteer, and patriotic effort. It is the duty of every honest citizen to do his best to bear the Nation's burden without complaint. This is no time for obstructionists. Those who have grievances may complain, in order that better progress may be made. The slacker and chronic kicker is always a detriment. While petitions of redress to proper authorities will always command respect and investigation, let us not forget that every one is asked to do his share to win this war. There is a satisfaction in having done our duty. There is honor enough for us all, if we do that which is expected of us. The patriot knows no self-preservation, the profiteer no self-sacrifice. Wanted—Subscribers to Pay. IMPORTANT NOTICE 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. 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. THE MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM The first meeting of The Minneapolis Sunday Forum was held last Sunday afternoon at St. Peter A. M. E. church. The new officers were installed by Dr. W. Ellis Burton, the retiring president. Current events were read by Mrs. Victoria Graham. A report of Social service was made J. H. H. DR. R. S. BROWN. THE NEWLY ELECTED PRESIDENT. by Mrs. I. S. Bogle. Rev. Matthews, a convalescent from over-sea service, made a short address on "France." The new president, Dr. R. S. Brown outlined his plans for his term and insisted on punctual attendance for opening the exercises at 3:30 P. M. prompt. Under his policy of brevity and business, the meetings will be closed at 5:30 P. M. He will appoint an advisory committee later. Chas. Sumner Smith was named as chairman of the Committee on Public Affairs. The next meeting will be held at Bethesda Baptist church, January 19th. A part of the program is as follows: "A Year's Observations of the Minneapolis Sunday Forum"—by Ex-pres. W. Ellis Burton. "Reminiscences of Col. Roosevelt"—by Chas. Summer Smith. Sheriff Oscar Martinson took the oath of office on Monday. He has retained as one of his deputies one of our race, Mr. John H. Allison, who has been many years in the sheriff's office. Sheriff Martinson has received the thanks of many citizens for this recognition of the services of Mr. Allison. Success to our new sheriff. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hudson and family, of Detroit, Mich., are visiting her sister, Mrs. J. C. Trevan, 519 Humboldt avenue north. Mr. William Jenkins has moved to 616 Sixth Ave. No. The Pythian Lodges of the Twin Cities. Nat. Turner No. 1—John H. Hayes No. 6, St. Paul,—Court of Calanthe No. 345, will join with Pride of Minnesota No. 5, as their guests, in a public installation and social hour, on Wednesday night, January 22nd, at New Viking Hall, Eighth Ave. So. and Fourth St. Cards and dancing after the installation. An admission of 25 cents will be charged. Committee of Arrangements, W. C. Jeffrey, chairman; Wm. Moden, Fred Conners, F. G. Thomas, and P. H. Southall. Public cordially invited. Program at 8:30.—Advertisement. PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER. Mrs. J. A. Sutton, formerly Miss Alice Vassar, is employed as stenographer in the office of Atty. B. S. Smith, 702 Sykes block, and offers her service as a public stenographer. Mrs. Sutton was for many years in the office of Atty. F. L. McGhee, of St. Paul. Printing at Popular Prices. Let us do your printing. Good work at popular prices. All kinds of job work. Call Hyland 1205. SEND IN YOUR NEWS 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. EVERY DAY is BARGAIN DAY at the ROOT & HAGEMAN STORE, 407 Nicollet Ave. SMOKE THE RELIABLE SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR THAT'S ALLI SGT. RAYMOND CANNON WRITES FROM FRANCE Regimental Supply Sergeant, Raymond W. Cannon, 809th Pioneer Infantry Detachment, U. S. A., P. O. 701, American Expeditionary Forces, via N. Y. Dec. 2nd, 1918. Dear Mother: When you receive this you will know I have been visiting Nantes, one of the largest cities in France. Have seen structures which were built as early as 1206 A. D. I have gone through an old castle, went underground and crawled into the old "dontjons" where people were put to death, and obtained some pieces of flint supposed to have been used in old flint-lock guns of the 15th century. I visited Queen Anne's Palace and the castle of Blue Beard. I also visited St. Peters Cathedral and saw the many shrines therein. The one thing you have to admire is the stained glass windows. The fine art galleries here are wonderful. Today I am going to take in some of the museums. I am trying to see as much as I can in a short space of time so I have to confine myself to visiting the most important points of interest. I had the good fortune to attend opera here. Manon was being played. In English you call it Migon. France is a very pretty country, but the people do not seem to be as prosperous as those in America, particularly those who reside in the country. There is much of interest to see here if one had the time. I am stationed at Davenay, twelve miles from Nantes. This is the seat of the largest American base hospital in France. When patients reach here they are usually sent home if they recover. Some are minus an arm or leg, many are blind, some are suffering from gas attacks and some are crazy. It is pitiful to look upon such men as these. Well we are all glad the horrible catastrophe is at an end. The people went wild here when the armistice was signed. Well every little thing is setting pretty with me. We have it a little easier now that the war is over, and I suppose it is only a question of a short interval of time before we start to travel in a homeward direction. Well I must close now in order that I may see more of this very interesting city. Will write again very soon. RAYMOND W. CANNON, Regimental Supply Sergeant. DEATH OF SUPT. GROSH. Supt. W. M. Grosh of the Dining and Sleeping Car department of the Soo Railwav died last Sunday. He was ill a few weeks. Mr. Grosh was a highly respected and efficient railroad man. He maintained a high standard of service and had among his old employees, Mr. Samuel Teal, a negro, as dining car conductor on the Winnipeg Flyer. The employees regret his death. ELKS INSTALL OFFICERS The installation of the officers of Ames Lodge No. 106, I. B. P. O. E. of W. at the South Side Auditorium on Monday night was a brilliant social success. About 400 persons attended. The exercises were very impressive, and dancing was the special attraction. NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS. Ames Lodge, No. 106, I. B. P. O. E. of W., elected the following officers on Dec. 10: Jos. Sizer, Exalted Ruler; Eugene Pratt, Esteemed Leading Knight; S. G. Franklin, Esteemed Loyal Knight; George Davis, Esteemed Lecturing Knight; W. R. Morris, Secretary; Wm. Stirman, Treas. Mrs. J. E. Cloak of St. Paul left last Tuesday night for Providence, Rhode Island, to visit her sister and brother-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Robinson. En route she will make short journeys to Chicago and Springfield, Ohio, her old home. She expects to be gone indefinitely. Mrs. T. V. Botts, 3724 Minnehaha Ave., is home on a short vacation. She will return to Canada next week. Will a lady, who is doing settlement work, give more attention to her personal appearance? It is disgusting to see a person of sloven dress and untidy appearance. The business end of a bath tub will make it brighter for you. Samuel Edmonson is sick with inflammatory rheumatism at the home of his sister, Mrs. Hardman, 500 East Twenty-fifth street. Miss Lucille Wilson is residing with Mr. and Mrs. B. Keesee, 715 West Thirty-first street. A BENEFIT FOR ATTUCKS HOME. An entertainment will be given on February 12, Lincoln's birthday for the benefit of the Crispus Attucks Home in St. Paul. Watch for announcements. The management solicits your patronage of its Soda Fountain service, including Hot Drinks, Coca-Cola, Brazil, Ice Cream and Sundies; also, Choice Candies, etc. Everything Sanitary at Popular Prices. The best place in the city to enjoy your meals. W. S. Simmons, Prop.—Advertisement. Serving intoxicants to persons in the uniform of the U. 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. The 92nd Division will remain overseas, according to last reports from the war department. THE TWIN CITY STAR, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. A. E. To Appear at the Metropolitan the Week of Jan. 12. "The Smarter Set," the leading colored theatrical organization of the country, is booked to appear at the Metropolitan Opera House, St. Paul, beginning Jan. 12, for one week. Mr. Salem Tutt Whitney, the leading star, is a member of Gopher Lodge 105 Elks of this city, and its members will all be boosters: The Elks will also do something big toward entertaining he company.-St. Paul Appeal. ELKS TO HONOR A VISITING BROTHER Gopher Lodge No. 105 I. B. P. O. E. of W. of St. Paul, is making special preparations to honor one of their oldest members, Bro. Salem Tutt Whitney, of "The Smarter Set," theatrical company. Atty. J. Louis Ervin is chairman of the committee to arrange a Social Session to be held in their lodge rooms on Wednesday evening, January 15th, to which Ames Lodge, of Minneapolis and all Elks in good standing are invited. A Public Reception. The Gopher Club of Gopher Lodge will give a public reception and dance for the members of "The Smarter Set" at Union Hall, Kent St. and Aurora Ave., St. Paul on Friday evening, January 17th, special music. The committee on arrangements, J. A. Mitchell, Arthur G. Todd, Editor J. Q. Adams, R. Sldney Harris and Geo. Green will make this a great social evening for the members of the company and their friends. Admission 35 cents. The public cordially invited. ST. ANTHONY LODGE NO. 2877, W. W. Williams, N. G.; J. W. Whitely, V. G.; M. L. Brown, P. N. G.; J. J. Turner, R. N. F.; J. W. Harper, Jr., N. F.; J. A. T. Addison, E. S.; W. R. Moris, P. S.; N. C. Stone, W. T.; O. A. Lawrence, Advocate; O. S. Lee, Chaplain, Wm. Jenkins, Warden, N. J. Hunter, Guardian; Jere Banham, R. S. to N. G.; Gibbs Pleasants, L. S. to N. G.; S. Davis, L. S. to V. G.; R. L. Drew, R. S. to V. G. Secretaries of Lodges may send no notices of their newly elected officers for free publication and office information. Buffalo, N. Y., Has Weekly. Buffalo, N. Y., Nov. 10.—The Buffalo Enterprise, published by A. J. W Williams, made its appearance in this city yesterday. There are said to be ten thousand Negroes, in Buffalo. New Scientific Treatment. Dr. R. S. Brown finished a postgraduate course in auto-hemic therapy under Dr. D. V. Ireland of Columbus, O., also studied the treatment of all rectal diseases, caused by constipation, piles, etc., by electrical appliances. Dr. Brown has added to his office equipment about $500.00 worth of electrical apparatus for special treatment of blood diseases, such as dropsy, rheumatism, hardening of the arteries and general improvement of the blood. He has spared no money to provide his patients with the most modern methods of medical science. Any person wishing to consult him on these new treatments, may do so, without being under obligation to secure his services. He wishes to explain the advantages of scientific treatment by electricity in many cases where surgical operations have herefore been the only cure. Several of his patients are relieved from chronic complaints and speak in praise of the new treatment. 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. A Cash Deposit Required on All Advertisements. Notices of Entertainments, etc. Must Be Accompanied by Cash. Peoples Christian Assembly. ELDER G. W. MITCHELL, Pastor. Assisted by Mrs. G. W. Mitchell. Comel and Serve the Lord. 1204 Washington Ave. So. Services Sunday—11 A. M. Sunday School—1:30 P. M. Praise Meeting—3 P. M. Preaching—8 P. M. Union Clothing Co. GENTS' FURNISHINGS, HATS, SHOES, TRUNKS AND VALISES 1101-1108 Washington Ave. So. Phone: Tri-State 32978 MINNESAPOLIS, MINN. High Grade Specialists in Wet Wash Dry Wash and Family Laundering OUR WORK IS OUR BEST ADVERTISEMENT HARRY LEVITON MEN'S SUITS AND OVERCOATS MADE TO ORDER. Dry Cleaning and Fancy Dyeing of Ladies' and Gent's Garments. Phone N. W. Hyland 2875 1317 No. 6th Ave., Minneapolis. Office Phones—Main 2869; Auto 36774. Dining Room—Main 2831. Twenty Elegant Steam-Heated and Electric Lighted Rooms. A la Carte Meals at All Hours—Popular Prices. 246-250 FOURTH AVE. S., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Private Dining and Reception Room for Ladies. Special Temperance Beverages. Men's Buffet and Grill; Billiards; Barber Shop in Connection. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS SEE McDFW! for real estate. MEXICAN CHILLI PARLOR AND SOFT DRINK CABARET FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN 715 South Washington Ave., Minneapolis. One of the finest Chilli Parlors this side of Chicago. The only place in the Twin Cities where you can get the genuine Mexican Chilli and have music while you eat. N. W. Nicollet 1534 JOSEPH YOUNG Loans on Real Estate 818 Metropolitan Life Bldg. Minneapolis, Minn. Nothing Changed But the Price Sight Drafts Still the Same Fine Old Cigar You've Always Liked When your dealer asks you six cents aplace for your old friend Sight Draft, don't get the idea that he is trying to put something over on you. The plain truth of the matter is that our labor and other manufacturing costs have increased so much that we had the choice of cutting down the size of the Sight Draft cigar, using inferior tobacco, or raising the price one cent. We believed you would rather have the same old Sight Draft quality, the same old skin, even if it cost you a penny more. So, from now on Sight Draft will be six cents. Try a Sight Draft today. It's worth six cents, and you experience smokers KNOW it is. W. K. Gresh & Song makers. W. S. Conrad Co., St. Paul, wholesale distributors. —Advertisement. CHOICE CITY AND SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE ON SMALL MONTHLY PAYMENTS. 802 Sykes Block. N. W. Nic. 621 Minneapolis Office Hours: Sundays: 2 to 6 p. m. 10 to 1 p. m. 9:30 a. m. to 12:39 p. m. R. S. BROWN, M. D. Office 408-9 Tribune Annex 67 Fourth Street Soutr. N. W. Main 2040. T. S. 38191 Res. 608 E. 14th St. N. W. Main 2388 Minneapolis WORKING-MEN'S SOCIAL CLUB FOR MEN ONLY 244 3RD AVE. S. MINNEAPOLIS SYLVESTER W. OLIVER & BENJAMIN JONES Managere THE KEYSTONE BUFFET (Formerly "Kid" Mitchell's) Now under new management of JIMMY SMITH 1313 Washington Ave So. Main 2259 Minneapolis Peterson, The Druggist 1501 Washington Ave. So. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS. He Solicits Your Patronage. T. S. Center 4639. WALFRID WESTMAN Photographer A 1425 Washington Ave. So. Minn WANTED. Reliable and intelligent agents always wanted to solicit business for THE TWIN CITY STAR; also correspondents in principal cities. A chance to earn a good living. Write The Twin City Star, Minneapolis. 16TH BATTALION Company C—Regular drill nights every Monday and Friday. Assemble at 8 p. m. in Room 30, Courthouse. CAPT. GALE C. HILYER. Let Your Dollar Do Its Duty! SUBSCRIBE NOW. OVERCOATS AT HALF PRICE We have a few unclaimed tailor made Overcoats which we are willing to offer at one-half price. Come in and see them. It may save you money. Brown Bros. Merc. Co. TAILORS AND FURRIERS 21 South Sixth Street ```markdown ``` Formerly of Pence Auto Co. N. W. Main 2869 Auto. 36774 South Side Barber Shop EXPERT BARBERS; UP TO THE MINUTE. CIGARS, POOL AND BILLIARD TABLES IN CONNECTION. RACE PAPERS—SHOES SHINED. THOMPSON & CARVER, Props. J. & H. Wet Wash Laundry 3753-55-57 Cedar Avenue The Waiters' and Porters' Club GLOVER SHULL, PRES. 811 HENNEPIN AVE. MINNEAPOLIS EDDIE BOYD, BEYO' LEE WHEELER, MANAGER Automatic 61809 Laundry Use Wet Wash Laundering INSPECTION 100 BETTON r TO ORDER. Student's Garments. Ave., Minneapolis. Club POLIS MANAGER Room—Main 2831. Hated Rooms. Prices. ae oro rommee wee TR ee Le PE Pare WN, ye ee a i : ' lg lea ae i ; ee ‘ a Bowes 2 : f y —— l by o i co _ BN \ E.Buckner Kirk + ++.) <6 CD eee moe | Nee Dp i Pe ee fier, | : 4 : en | ae Sp Ee, TE | wWawis) | (2 Bee ah mes | NE ge a Sk! ae 7 | | CUS ee Ny! a |e i) wee CAM . el T mw tN Pete Gp NE ol hf F 2 We eeagy «. / ‘ ere a \ ee Pay Wee | a ee AY WOVE a Wee AL PON OR ie P|) AcSALL YASITOR ROM THE VILLAGE. Wo ae er oo : ‘ « All cise ime F Wee Sb ye Cee vena Wee We Ee OF Bir, i Beer ee ke I ee a — Loe KO bb eee i =— He : ofr —— , 3 a AT THE COUNTER OF THE ALIERICAN al , ‘ te | RED CROSS CANTEEN Lo CNY - Z MERICAN women as well a8 <= * \ NN ic ‘American men were at Bo es a. AI Chateau-Thierry. To be oN i) ae sure, it was no longer the 2 _ NX Oe very front Itself, but it was me) Xess BB just at the back of the front tie — AX “4 J Wp ff and through it passed all om i Pa ie GF AE day tong supply trains and at eS {ee F “ men moving up towards the > Ley Si Rn trenches and men and ese ; a " 3 empty supply trains com- . ey i or a tpg back. Bi eee. ae In 1914 an American woman, Fran-| || QP Ap Fg Ae es Wilson Huard, watched hundreds ae if ae 2 pon hundreds of refugees stream «Le - ae long that road toward Paris. oS ee eo o. Four years later a little group of PE a RE ee ifs merican canteen workers were in OO | Sere t 2 hateau-Thlerry watching an ever-mov- feat See —— a 1g Procession In the other direction. = £ ei SS) 3 he town for the possession of wlilch Ly fy oS < AF fg. > many American lives had been Inld Ni TX, OP 5 own was safe at last; so safe that Q Re: ie ber . % oe 7 ne ever-cautious authorities asked for 2 \Viih. Ve C omen to run a Red Cross canteen| => eG ie OT See tye back. In 1914 an American woman, Fran- ces Wilson Huard, watched hundreds apon hundreds of refugees stream along that road toward Paris, Four years later a little group of American canteen workers were in Chateau-Thierry watehing an ever-mov- ing procession In the other direction. ‘The town for the possession of wtilch 0 many American lives had been laid down was safe at last; so safe that the ever-cautious authorities asked for Women to Tun a Red Cross canteen there, and thus It came about that a Uftle group of us were able to follow our own troops Into the famous village. We set up our kakhi tent on the lawn of the chateau und from there we saw the whole panorama of war go by. It was a strange sight to women, an uhendurable sight, if one could not feel ‘that, in» some. small human way one yas ere. But our canteen, with its Jage sign American Red Cross, drew troops from the road as a honey Pot draws files; and with the villagers who had come home, we were almost ‘&8 popuinr as the fountain across the way. 80 we came to know that we were of use—a stimulus to that weary but indomitable fellow, the pollu; a Kind of cross between diversion and oracle to the villagers; and, best of all, a bit of home to our own men. “Gee,” a young artilleryman sald to me one day, “you're from home, aren't you? But I don’t suppose you come from Indiana.” For the first time in my life I would have gladly disowned my own state, if only I could have hon- estly told him that I came from In- diana, From our duties at the marmites, cache or counter, we could look out upon the cross road and the fountain of the little village, two years ago un- known to most of us, now an unforget- table word in American history. For us who have bevn there, it 1s an even more unforgettable memory. Martial Splendor Lacking. During the period of reconstruction, when we were at the village, a motley stream of soldiers passed over the dusty road every day. One man who visited our canteen, excited by the color and variety and gayety of the passing show, likened {t to P. T. Bar- num's, “greatest show on earth.” But ‘we women who saw it day by day, who in however sllght a measure mints- tered to the bodily needs of hungry American boys, tired pollus in faded blue, slender, picturesque chasseurs Alpine, big black Senegalese, yel- low Annenses of the salvage corps, beautiful bronze Moroccans with red fezzes, and an occasional group of grave young Anzacs, swearing, sing- ing Tommies, or “hairy Jocks” @ith kilts aswing and bonnets atilt, we who saw it all day and hour by hour, could see nothing of the circus about {t, To be sure, the smooth road, wind- tng into the little village between shat- tered trunks of once stately poplars, wan often vividly alive with color and movement and comedy. But of mar. tial splendor, in our old sense of the wotd, there was not a trace. No mu- sic but the grinding of hard-worn axtes under grimly camouflaged field pleces, or the creak of dusty wagons piled The Old Gardener We were talking, as he instructed me. 2 simple work about the garden. I ited that a famous Japanese eaid this war was to be the destruc tion of European civilization. “It is ‘the fulfillment of it,” the gardener aid. “It is the best it can do,” I went «head with the hoe. “A golden gee t» coming,” he rambled on, “but ‘not ser, This war is a plenie com perad with the times that le ahead, nt en OWITATHY AND-AIO FOR EVERY REFUGEE high with the paraphernalia of camp kitchens, or the screech of a motor horn or a madly ‘whizzing motorcycle. Even when the road was clear of ve- hicles and long lines of soldiers moved over it to the front or, clumped drear- tly back, there was no sound of com- pact, marching feet. “Route march- ing” was the way the Americans came, while the French pollus, with queer bundles strung about them at all sorts of unexpected places, seemed fairly to stroll along. But they were going up to the front, these men, and how- ever they might feel about It, It was no clreus for us, Not that the outward appearance of the moving troops was depressing. Far from It. They went by, to quote Tan Hay, “scattering homely jests like hall.” Some came singing and I shall never forget the first day that Amer- ean boys came into the village.. “The Americans are coming,” sent us flying ‘out of doors; and “les Americans” echoed the French abont us. Around tho bend of the road by the church ‘tex came. We could hear them sing- ing before we could distinguish the words and then—“until my dreams all come true.” It was “The Long, Long Trail,” which brought back to some of ‘us vividly the first summer of the war at home, when we had danced and played and sald good-by to the music of that song. Present From Headquarters, ‘ One morning I looked out from the canteen upon a new scene, a surprise. Several groups of very feeble old men and women were seated upon the lawn of the chateau. A canteener dashed in breathless at this moment. The old people, according to her hurried ac- count, were a present to us from G. H. Q. They had been living up near the front and some action was planned that might prove dangerous to them. So the French authorities, with charm- Ing confidence, simply shipped them back to the American Red Cross can- teen to be sheltered and fed for 24 hours, until they could be sent on by train to thelr final destination. ‘The day before we had been eaten nearly out of house and home, by a number of hungry French infantrymen. Now, as our camion had not arrived, we were looking forward with dread to running short of rations for the afternoon con- tingent. : Every available canteener was rush- ed out into the byways and hedges, and in an incredibly short time the vil- lagers had contributed enough from thelr own poor stores to give the old people a hearty meal. Pitifully dazed were these old folk. They had clung through which we must pass before the world accepts the lessons of the Master. ‘There shall be lack of rai- ment, food and coal, and every man's hand shall be raised against his broth- er” As I often do, I expressed a doubt whether our country could make the transfer to another age in- telligently. “No nation,” the garden- er sald, “Is Christian enough to avold the chaos that 1s to precede the het- ter day. It is written” ” ‘Then the gardener an@'l went on with hoe and spade, I wondering, he calm in the to their. homes through Invasion and shell fire for three long hard winters; and now it seemed ineredible that thelr own people could turn them out. Crest Ja guerre, A house near the railroad station was procured for them and the next mofping they were speeded on thelr way by a group of young American girls who rose early to see them com fortably off. Attraction for Kiddies. ‘The children, of the neighborhood found the canteen a fascinating place. ‘They were with us all day long, slip- ping in and out, being shooed out re morselessly when we were busy or welcomed when we had time to play. Very early in the morning Uttle ten- yeay-old Plerre came up the drive with our milk pall. Then, after a cupful of hot chocolate and a hunk of bread, we watched him set off sturdily for home, elght long miles away. Pierre was always our first visitor, but before the day had ended, there were a score of others. ‘Not far from our canteen, tlie Smith college unit was doing its splendid work: ‘The members of it dropped in on us occasionally, but we heard far more of thelr doings and sayings from the children. “The play teacher” was a special marvel and we watched with infinite pleasure her successful efforts to teach these small people, who had learned hard lessons In the school of war, the Joy of play. The doctor, too, was a source of end- less comfort and amusement to the children, ‘To hear them talk, you would gather that they preferred to be sick rather than well, in- order to get her attention. Some of those un- der her care, made unheard of jour- neys to distant hospitals and dispen- saries. ‘After five whole weeks of at- sence, Antrea, the prettiest, frallest child in the village, returried from Doe- tor Baldwin's little Red Cross hospital at Nesfe minus tonsils and adenolds and plus several pounds of soft pink flesh.’ She had been entirely revolu- ‘tionized by that institution and start- led her mother by demanding to be bathed, bathed every day. When the much harassed woman came to us for advice, I am sure she went away mar- veling at the madness of Americans who belleved in soap and water for babies, even in the winter time. So from the canteen at Chateav- ‘Thierry, our little group of American women were privileged to see war in all its aspects. Color and excitement, comedy and tragedy, all of life we ‘watched as we worked. truth in which he 1s confident he dwells—Norman Hapgood, in Les lie’s. A member of a stevedore company, after attempting vainly to hold gon- verse with an Algerian, entéred his barracks with this announcement: “Heah, you fellers, Outside + Ah done got a nigger who doan know who he ts or whah he's from. I done think I was loss in France, but dis boy done got sunk widout a trace.” THE TWIN CITY STAR, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Completely Lot. GOV. BURNQUIST TAKES OATH OF OFFICE AND DE- LIVERS INAUGURAL BEFORE LEGISLATURE. TRIBUTE PAID ROOSEVELT Bolons Pass Resolutions amd Adjourn Out of Respect to Former Presi- dent—Five-Star Service Flag Unveliied in House. St. Paul, Jan, 9—Governor Burn- quist took the oath of office and de- livered his message before the two houses of the legislature Wednesday. ‘The joint session was held in the House chamber, which was decorated with fings. The House met at 10 a. m. and the unfurling of a five-star service flag featured the opening. Five members of the House, prominent at the last session and some of them members of preceding sessions, have “done their Bit. They are Lieutenant Colonel Albert F. Pratt, Anoka; Captains Frank E. Reed and Sherman ‘Child, Minneap- olis; Archie Stone of Morris and Lieu- tenant Spencer Searls of Carlton. Speaker Nolan delivered an address at the flag unfurling. Other speakers included Representatives Theodore Christianson of Dawson, Colonel R. A. Wilkinson of Washington county and J. B. Hompe, Otter Tail county, who is a Civil War veteran, . Tribute to Roosevelt, Senators adopted a resolution of sympathy to be sent to Mrs. Roose- velt. It was presented by Senator F. E, Putnam. The house concurred, both bodies registering by a rising vote. The resolution, adopted unanimous- ly, follows: “Whereas, the foremost citizen of the United ‘States of America, Theo- dore Roosevelt, is dead, and | ¢ “Whereas, by his: ceaseless energy and courage as a servant of the Repub- Ue, as Police Commisstoner of the City ot New York, as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, as Governor of the State of New York, as-Vice President and as Preskdent of the United States, and by his fearlessness and ability as a sol- dier, arid'by his profound knowledge as a scientist, historian, literatteur, philos- opher and explorer, and by his untque and original personality, always force- fully expressing itself, whether as statesman, soldier or publicist, he be- came the greatest Amefican of our generation and a commanding figure whose voice was heard throughout the world, and whose personality has been indelibly impressed upon our life. “Now, therefore, be it resolved, by the Senate, the House of Representa- tives concurring, that in the death of Theodore Roosevelt the nation bas suffered an irreparable loss and man- kind a friend, and, “Be ft further resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to Mrs. Roosevelt as an expression of our great sorrow and of our sympathy.” “House Committees Reduced. Standing committees of the house are reduced in number from 57 to 42 by the report of the rles committee, submitted and ordered printed for consideration. Elght bills wore intro- duced at a brief session of the house, including Frank E. Nimocks’ red flag Dill, and a bill by W. A. Pittenger of Duluth to repeal the public safety commission act. Sullivan to Contest. |. One only contest has made its ap- pearance before the state senate. George H. Sullivan of Stillwater, for- mer senate leader, defeated on the face of the returns by W. W. Wilcox, has filed his contest with Lieutenant-Gov- ernor Thomas Frankson, and it will be taken_up at aff early date by the new elections committee. The con- test is based on irregularities in the conduct of the election. ‘The house elections committee is ex- pected to take early action on the con- test of Henry W. Lauderdale of the 85th district, Minneapolis, against Er- Ing Swenson, who was sworn in. A recount showed Lauderdale 40 ahead Dut Swenson had the certificate of election and holds the seat. Nolan Hits “Antl-Americans.” Speaker W. I. Nolan, in his brief remarks on assuming the chair, spoke plainly on the question of American- fem. “There are men living under this, the best government on earth,” he said, “who are not satisfied with it and are working to: overturn it and sive us a new form of government. Those who do not lke our form of government and want to substitute some other for it, should go where such forms are permitted.” This sey- timent was warmly applauded. $2,000,000 for Relief Work. Stating th.t relief work in the Moose Lake forest fire district had * Migratory Bird Law Rejected. Washington, Jan. 9—The federal migratory bird law of 1913, under which the government for the first time exerted authority over prescribed “closed seasons” for wild birds which habitually migrate from state to-state with the varying seasons, was in effect declared invalid by the Supreme court. On the government's motion an ap- peal from: « decision of the Arkansas federal district court holding the stat- ute unconstitutional was dismissed, ‘only begun, the state relief committee, represented by Col. W. H. Eva of Du: uth, asked ‘an appropriation of at Teast $2,000,000 by the Legislature, in & preliminary report to Governor Burn: quist. Revised figures show that between 300 and/350 persons lost their lives in the fire, between 10,000 and 12,000 families were made homeless, and nearly 50,000 persons were affected by the disaster, The property loss is es- timated at between $20,000,000 and $25,000,000. Fifteen thousand square miles of territory were devastated. Receipts of $1,270,000 by voluntary subscription are reported. Expendi- tures and outstanding obligations to- tal $1,150,000. It is expected Gover nor Burnquist will refer the report to the Legislature. Papal Delegate Asks Intervention. Warsaw, Jan, 8.—The papal delogate here, Monsignor Ratts, has made rep- resentations to Rome regarding the situation at Vilna and vicinity, asking the intervention of the Allies and pro- tection against the Bolshevik! in Lithu- ania where there are Polish Roman Catholics. DARA RAR ARRAR ANAS Ukranians Bessige Lemberg. Warsaw, Jan. 8—The Poles are making a gallant defense of Lemberg with mited means, but the bolshevik ‘Ukranians, aided by German guns and. German gunners, slowly are destroy ing the city. ‘The besiegers are est! mated to number 60,000, commanded, by former Premier Holubowicz of the ‘Ukrane. ‘The Polish troops are being aided in the defense of the city by many citizens of Lemberg, including girls and boys who aid materially i the fighting. 8 fn te eto IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAD \ @y REV. P. B. FITZWATER, D. Dy Teacher of English Bible in the Moody Bible Tastitute of Chicago.) Copyright, wae eens ‘Newspaper es LESSON FOR JANUARY 12 RAEL. LESSON TEXT—Exodus $:1-12 GOLDEN TEXT—And Moses verily was faithful in all his house. Hebrews 3:5. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL—Exodus 3 Welt; Acts 7:17-96, While the oppression of God's people was heading up, in the providence of God a deliverer was being prepared to take up the task at the opportune hour, Moses was first trained at his mother’s knee, then in Pharaoh's court and finally under God’s Immedi- ate hand in the desert. ‘The latter was an indispensable part of his training. His learning In the wisdom of the Egyptians was helpful, but without the immediate titorsblp of God he would have been a failure. All who ‘are used of God must spend some time in the retirement of his presence. Two notable examples are Papi in Arabia and John on Patmos. 1. The Lord Speaks to Moges in the Burning Bush (vv. 1-6). It was while keeping the flock of his father-in-law in the desert that the Lord appeared to Moses. Had he re- mained, in Pharaoh's palace he never could have had the vision of the burn- ing bush. This bush enveloped in flames, yet unconsumed, symbolized the people of God enswathed in the very fire of God, or God dwelling in the midst of an elect people. Moses steps aside to behold this strange sight, but must be taught the essential lesson of the proper approach to God. ‘We now can approach God with bold- ness through Jesus Christ (Hebrews 10:19). Our God Is a consuming fire, No evil can be permitted in his pres ence (Joshua 7; Acts 5). The Lérd did not leave him long in suspense. He told him he was the God of his fa- thers, the covenant God. As soon as he knew It was God who was speaking to him he hid his face. The sight of God always causes sinful men to hide (salah 6:5). Il, Moses. Commissioned as the De- liverer of His People (3:7-10). In the preamble of this commission God sald to Moses: “I have. seen the affliction of my people.” This is al- ways true (Psalms 22:24; 34:4, 6; Isa- iah 63:9). “I have heard thelr cry.” ‘Not a cry ever goes up from a child of God unheard by him. “I have come down. to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians.” ‘This shows that God is actively interested in the cause ‘of his people. He graciously obligates ‘himself: (1) To deliver them out of ‘the hands of the Egyptians. Egypt may be considered a type of the world; the oppression, a type of sin's bond- age; and Pharaoh, a type of the devil. God delivers his own from the hands of the devil (Colossians 1:18). (2) ‘To bring them up out of the land. God does not deliver and leave his own iff ‘the enemy's land, but brings them out {nto a land “flowing with milk and honey.” (8) ‘To bring them into a “good land and large.” There is no ‘loss in obeying God. When he brings ‘us out of the enemy's land he brings us into @ better land, Il. Moses’ Objections Patiently Heard and Removed (8:11; 4:10). 1. Personal Unworthiness (v. 11). He realized his insufficiency for this task. His forty years in the school of God have wrought a great change in him, ‘His hesitancy 1s a good sign, Men who are really qualified to do a great work are not forward to begin It; e. g., Jeremiah, Martin Luther, George ‘Washington, Moses did not refuse to .0, but pled his difficulty before the Lord. God answered this difficulty by assuring him that he would be with im. When God ts with a man the ble becomes the possible. 2. The Difficulty of the People to Understand Moses’ Relatfonship to God (8:18, 14). Moses knew how un- willing they were to acknowledge him as thelr deliverer forty years before Since God changes his name as he ds- sumes a new relationship to his people, Moses inquired as to what that new re- lationship would be, and his corre- sponding name. The Lord promptly met this difficulty by showing‘him a name differing in many respects from all others previously given. This new name is “I Am.” ‘This name ts from the Hebrew verb “to be.” It indicates 1) God's self-existence; (2) his self- sufficiency; (8) his unchangeableness, 8. Unbellef on the Part of the Peo- ple (4:1), This difieulty the Lord met by supplying him with credentials which could not be gainsald. He was given the power to perform superna- tural wonders (4:2). 4, Lack of Eloquence (4:10). This difficulty the Lord met by providing an assistant in “his brother Aaron, Py ‘We ask God to forgive us for our evil thoughts and evil temper, but rarely, if ever, ask him to forgive us for our sadness. Joy is regarded as a happy accident of the Christian life, an ornament and a luxury rather than a duty—R. W. Dale. ‘The Human Heart. ‘The human heart ts so constituted that it ts only filled by the richness which flows from it—not by the rich- ness which flows into It—Agnes Bd words.