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FORTY-SIX I. W. W. MEMBERS GUILTY ALL DEFENDANTS IN CONSPIRACY CASE ARE CONVICTED AT SACRAMENTO. ONE WOMAN AMONG NUMBER Prosecutor Declares Industrial Workers of the World Recognize No Country, No Flag and No Color Line. Sacramento, Cal., Jan. 17.—All the 46 defendants in the I. W. W. conspiracy case were found guilty by a jury in the United States district court here. The verdict, "gulity as charged," was returned. Sentences will be imposed by United States Judge Frank H. Rudkin of Spokane. Prosecutor Arraigns I. W. W. The jury retired after Robert Duncan, government prosecutor, made the concluding statement in which he said: "The I. W. W. recognizes no country, no flag, no color line. They respect no flag but the red flag. They would drag us all down to the level of the lowest man. They do not recognize difference of ability in men, but would give the unworthy the same privileges for which the worthy have to strive so hard." Duncan read at length from journals of the'organization which were alleged to have stated that "no peace officer could be a member of the I. W. W." "The uniform of the United States soldier is merely the livery of the 'scab' and" "Sabotage is a sign of courage." "It is a fine example of courage when some I. W. W. throws a phosphorus bomb into a haystack and then arranges to be hundreds of miles away before the bomb ignites." Duncan said: Long History Cited. "They said that conscription was a challenge to the working class. Since their organisation in 1905 they have been an unlawful conspiracy in restraint of the orderly and progressive programs of this government. They were asked to mark their claims for exemption. 'I. W. W., opposed to war.' They sought to bring out the sort of government that exists in Russia today. It is that sort of disorder they would have us live under." Miss Theodora Pollock, the only woman defendant, was called by Duncan as "just as disloyal as Bill Haywood, the executive head of the organization." "She could have cast her lot with the United States when it was sadly in need of her talents," he said, "but she chose to cast it with this treasonable, disloyal outfit. She had money to give this I. W. W. organization, but not one cent to give her government." SENATE VOTES TO DROP LA FOLLETTE Adepta Committee Resolution Recommending No Action on Disloyalty Charges. Washington, Jan. 17.—The senate adopted the resolution of its elections committee recommending that no action be taken on the disloyalty charges brought against Senator La Follette of Wisconsin because of statements in his speech Sept. 20, 1917, before the Nonpartisan league at St. Paul. The vote was 50 to 21, 20 Democrats and one Republican voting in the negative. Charged With First Degree Murder for Killing Her Eccentric Husband. Mineola, N. Y., Jan. 17.—Charged with first degree murder, Mrs. Marie Augustine Labaudy was placed in a cell in the county jail. She was arraigned before Justice W. R. Jones on the complaint accusing her of killing her husband; the "Emperor of the Sabara." No plea was entered. PRESENTS MRS. WILSON WITH FINE PAINTING French Maritime League Has Canvas Symbolical of Union of America and France. Paris, Jan. 17—The French Marit- time league has presented to Mrs. Wil- son a painting symbolical of the union of the United States and of France. The painting represents Count de Grasse's frigates sailing for the West in 1781 and an American dreadnaught sailing to Europe in 1917 THE TWIN CITY STAR. SINGLE COPIES 5 CTS. Walker D. Hines, who has been assistant to Director General of Railroads McAdoo, has been appointed to succeed Mr. McAdoo. OCCUPATION BY SERBIAN ARMY CAUSES TROUBLE. Insurgents Send Delegation to Paris to Ask for American Intervention. Washington, Jan. 17.—Occupation of Montenegro by Serbian troops has resulted in a revolt by the Montenegroins, according to an official statement issued here at the Montenegroin legation. Insurgents numbering about 20,000 have succeeded in occupying several towns from which the Serbian forces were driven. The insurgents, the announcement said, have sent a delegation to King Nicholas at Paris, asking that American troops be sent to Montenegro to preserve order. Some weeks ago the State department was informed by the Montenegrin committee for unity that a convention of representatives duly chosen by the Montenegrin people had met and deposed King Nicholas and voted to join the country with the federation of the Serbs, Slovenes and Croats under the Serbian-dynasty. Later-representatives of the assembly went to Belgrade to report this action and the country was formally accepted by the king regent as a part of greater Serbia. The Montenegrin government has insisted and has so informed the State department that the assembly which deposed King Nicholas was with authority. COLONEL DEEDS NOT TO BE COURTMARTIALED Signal Corps Officer is Exonerated of Aircraft Production. Charges. Washington, Jan. 17.—After an exhaustive investigation into the facts, the special War department committee appointed to inquire into charges made against Colonel Edward A. Deeds, of the signal corps, in Charles E. Hughes' report on aircraft production has recommended that no court-martial proceedings be instituted against the officer. Secretary Baker made public the board's findings together with a letter he has written Chairman Dent of the house military committee, announcing that they had been approved and the case closed. Three Thousand Bolahevik Suspects Are Said to Have Been Arrested at Budapest. Berne, Jan. 17.—Three thousand Bolahevik suspects have been arrested in Budapest, according to a dispatch from that city. They were said to be foreigners and have been ordered expelled from the country. Among them was a man named Samuell, understood to have been their leader. Premier Clemenceau Declares Government Has No Intention of Altering Attitude. Paris, Jan. 17.—Premier Clemenceau declared that the French government had no intention of changing its policy with regard to Russia. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., JANUARY 18, 1919. RELEASE VESSELS TO THEIR OWNERS RELEASE VESSELS TO THEIR OWNERS SHIPPING BOARD MEMBERS RETURN TONNAGE REQUISTIONED DURING WAR. SOME EXCEPTIONS ARE MADE Ships Actually Engaged in Army Service Are Retained—Thirty-four Steamers Are Assigned to American Trade. New York, Jan. 17.—All American ships which were requisitioned by the United States Shipping board during the war have been released to their owners with the exception of those actually engaged in army service, it was announced by the Shipping board here. In addition to the return of requisi- tioned ships to their owners and re- placement of vessels in government service, 34 steamships of 275,194 dead- weight tons, owned by the Shipping board were allocated to various lines for operation in American trade, it became known here. The assignment was made by Shipping board officials at Washington. Board Owns 630 Ships. The total number of ships owned by the board is 636 of 2,348,250 gross tons, of which 534 of 1,994,913 tons are new vessels, 59 of 257,962 tons are former German ships, six of 24,417 tons former Austrian ships, while 37 of 100,962 tons are former Great Lakes ships. Although not yet officially announced it is understood that 80 steamships of 478,769 tons, requisitioned from Dutch owners for the war emergency, will also be returned to their owners at an early date, with the same proviso that where the former Dutch ships are now in service as transports, they will be replaced ton for ton by Shipping board owned vessels. The Shipping board also has under requisition approximately 300 steamers of about 1,417,000 tons owned by other foreign governments than Holland. Requisitioning of American steamers over 2,500 tons deadweight carrying capacity was delegated to the Shipping board by a presidential order in June of 1917. In many instances the owners of the ships continued to operate them as agents of and under directions of the Shipping board. Others were taken over direct, manned by Shipping board crews, assigned to Belgian relief and Red Cross service, to various government orders, or were delivered outright to the navy and army transport service for direct control. GERMANY PLANNING TO SEIZE PART OF POLAND German Immigrants in Several Provinces Have Been Armed by Berlin, Officials. London, Jan. 17.—The Germans have determined to seize all provinces in the hands of the Poles in Prussia, if the Polish provinces of Germany are to be returned to Poland, according to reports from an authoritative source, published in the newspapers. All the parties in Germany are agreed upon this step, it is said, and it will be easy as the German immigrants in these provinces have been armed by the German government. Poland is regarded as even more important to Germany than the left bank of the Rhine. PEACE CONGRESS WILL OPEN WITH CEREMONIES French Foreign Minister Will Receive President Wilson and Escort Him to Seat. Paris, Jan. 17.—The beginning of the peace congress Saturday will be marked with ceremonies beffiting such an occasion. A detachment of troops will pay honors to the arriving delegates and Stephen Pichon, the French foreign minister, will receive President Wilson at the head of the steps at the foreign ministry and accompany him o the room where the meeting will begin at 3 o'clock. ESTHONIAN TROOPS DEFEAT SOVIET FORCE Official Report Says Bolshevik! Army Abandoned Quantity of Military Supplies. Stockholm, Jan. 17.—A considerable success has been won by Esthonian troops against the Bolshevik, according to an Esthonian official statement received. The Esthonians occupied the city of Dorpat. The Bolshevik is evacuating Dorpat, which is about 20 miles west of Lake Pelipus, abandoned military supplies. IRVIN S. CO8B Irvin S. Cobb, author and humorist, has been made a chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. COMBAT UNITS ARE BEING RAP. IDLY DEMOBILIZED. General March Says Two Regular Regiments Are Being Held to Perform Police Duty. Washington, Jan. 17.—Demobilization of combat units in the United States had been ordered, General March, chief of staff, told the house military committee. This means, he added, that every unit of the army in the United States, with the exception of two regular regiments held for police duty at each camp, has been ordered demobilized. The men affected by these orders, General March said, were those not already discharged of the 100,000 who were in the United States when the armistice was signed. Units returning from abroad are ordered automatically to demobilization camps. Secretary Baker supplemented General March's statement by saying it was hoped to get the flow of troops homeward from Europe up to between 200,000 and 300,000 a month. He could not forecast definitely when the entire army would be returning. A draft of the proposed reorganization given out at the War department shows that it contemplated a chief of staff with rank of general, six lieutenant generals, 32 major generals and 87 brigadier generals. Secretary Baker has no intention of presenting to congress any proposal for universal military training as a permanent military policy, at least until the peace congress has completed its work. ARMY REORGANIZATION WILL BE POSTPONED House Military Committee Practically Agrees With Baker and March. Washington, Jan. 17.—The House Military committee practically reached an agreement in conference with Secretary Baker and General March, chief of staff, to postpone the War department reorganization bill until the next session of Congress, and with it a large part of the prospective debate over the future military policy of the country. A suggestion by Chairman Dent that a legislative rider on the army appropriation bill, continuing the existing war organization of the department and the regular army for another year, be substituted for the reorganization movement, met with the approval of Mr. Baker and apparently a majority of the committee members. ARMED GUARD AT LEYDEN ON WATCH FOR REVOLT Holland Government Acts On Rumors of Impending Revolutionary Outbreak. Amsterdam, Jan. 17.—In view of rumors of the impinging outburst of a revolution in Holland, the Volk says, military guards had been placed before the town hall and telegraph office at Leyden, which is about midway between Amsterdam and Rotterdam. PUTS OFF WAR ZONE VISIT President Postpones Trip to Invaded Regions of France. Paris, Jan. 17. — President Wilson has indefinitely postponed his visit to the invaded regions of France in order to keep in touch with the peace conference activities in Paris. DECIDING VOTE IS CAST BY NEBRASKA DECIDING VOTE IS CAST BY NEBRASKA STATE LEGISLATURE RATIFIES CONSTITUTIONAL PROHIBITION AMENDMENT. TAKES EFFECT IN ONE YEAR Manufacture, Sale, Transportation and Importation of Intoxicating Liquors for Beverage Purposes Will Chicago, Jan. 17.—The United States complete the process of voting itself dry when at 10:32 a. m. the Nebraska state legislature ratified the 18th amendment to the federal constitution, prohibiting the manufacture, sale, transportation and importation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes in the United States or any of its territories. Nebraska was the 36th state to ratify the amendment, completing the roll of three-fourths of all the states required to change the constitution. Missouri was the 37th state to complete ratification, acting only a few minutes after Nebraska had registered its will. The eleven other states whose legislatures have not yet voted on the amendment are Minnesota, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Nevada, New Jersey, New York; Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wyoming. Effective in One Year. The new amendment becomes effective one year from its ratification. It will take the first 36 states several more days to certify their ratification to the federal government. This means the amendment will go into effect late in January, 1920. Meanwhile congress and the states are expected to enact legislation providing for the enforcement of the amendment and fixing penalties for its violation. While the federal amendment does not take effect until January, 1920, the country will really ge dry forever July 1, 1919, when the wartime prohibition act becomes operative. This act in all likelihood will remain in effect until the permanent drouth begins in January. Plan Flight in Courts. The sole hope of the wets lies in court action. In this city Levy Mayer, chief counsel for the distillers, announced plans for contesting the validity of the ratification in 22 states in which state constitutions require a referendum vote on proposed federal constitutional amendments. In response, dry leaders in Washington quoted Article V of the federal constitution as specifying that amendments must be acted upon by either the state legislatures or state constitutional conventions. This, they contended, invalidates the referendum requirement in the 22 states cited by Mr. Mayer. Ratified in 13 Months. It took the drys 100 years to get the national prohibitory amendment submitted by congress to the several states. Once it was submitted, it took the legislatures of the necessary 36 states just one year and one month lacking one day, to ratify the amendment. Attorney for Association Says Many Prohibition Injunctions Will Be Sought. San Francisco, Jan. 17.—Declaring the federal dry amendment has not been ratified by the necessary 36 states and will not be until the federal government has been officially notified of each state's action, Theodore Bell, attorney for the California Wine Growers' association announced permanent injunctions will be sought in every state where referendum laws exist. NEBRASKA GOVERNOR TAKES NO CHANCES Promptly Mails to Washington State's Approval of Prohibition Amendment. Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 17.—To eliminate any possibility that opponents of nation-wide prohibition might seek to enjoin him from certifying to the state department Nebraska's action approving the federal prohibition amendment, Gov. Samuel R. McKelvie dispatched this state's approval of the amendment in a registered special delivery letter. Rosenwald Gives $25,000. Chicago, Jan. 17.—A gift of $25,000 by Julius Rosenwald for the erection of a Y. M. C. A. building for negroes at Columbus, Ohio, the twelfth of the kind the Chicago philanthropist has contributed, is announced. ONLY ONE DISPUTE REMAINS LABOR LEADERS CALL OFF BIG STRIKE IN ARGENTINE. Telegrams From Different Parts of Country Indicate Conditions Much Improved. Buenos Aires, Jan. 17.—At a conference with President Irigoyen, labor leaders agreed to call off all strikes in Argentina, except the one which has virtually paralyzed shipping in the harbor. Telegrams received from different parts of the country indicated conditions are much improved as a result of orders sent to the various unions. No Need for Martial Law. President Irigoyen promised the labor representatives he would do everything possible to meet the demands of the workmen, including wage increases. He said he would study the port strike with a view to arriving at some solution which would be satisfactory to both sides. After the conference the president said he believed there would be no necessity for the establishment of martial law throughout the country. 1,000 Killed in Rioting. Recapitulation of the casualties inflicted during the disorders of the last week shows between 850 and 1,000 persons were killed and between 3,500 and 5,000 were wounded. The final figures probably will be much higher, as many of the killed and wounded were carried away by the rioters. Military Precautions Not Relaxed. Reports from provinces have shown the troubles did not have their origin in bolshevism but were due to conflicts incident to strikes. In this city, where there was danger of a bolshevist uprising, conditions are much improved, but military precautions against further outbreaks have not been relaxed. Food supplies have been replenished and meat is available for the first time in nearly a week. Irish Peace Delegates Picked. Dublin, Jan. 17.—Count Plunkett and Edmond Lera have been selected as the Irish delegates to the peace conference, it was announced. They were picked at a meeting of the Sinn Fein members of parliament. THE WEATHER. Generally fair and colder today and tomorrow. DAILY MARKET REPORT Minneapolis, Jan. 17—Oats, January, 64% c; February, 65c; May, 65% c. Rye, January, $1.54%; February, $1.55; May, $1.57%; Barley, choice, 89@93c. Corn, No. 3 white, $1.38@ 1.39; No. 3 yellow, $1.40@1.42. Duluth Flax. Duluth, Jan. 17—Flaxseed, January, $3.44; February, $3.42; May, $3.47%. Chicago Grain. Chicago, Jan. 17—Corn, January, $1.38; February, $1.34; May, $1.30%. Oats, January, 67% c; February, 67% c; May, 68% c. South St. Paul Live Stock. South St. Paul, Jan. 17—Estimated receipts at the Union Stock Yards: Cattle, 6,400; calves, 1,600; hogs, 23, 000; sheep, 1,000; cars, 577. Steers, $7@15; cows, $7@8; calves, $7@15; hogs, $16.95@17; sheep and lambs, $5 @16.78. Chicago Live Stock. Chicago, Jan. 17. U. S. Bureau of Markets.) — Hogs—Receipts, 32,000; butchers, $17.55@17.80; light, $17@17.50; packing, $16.75@17.40; throw-outs, $16@16.50; pigs, good to choice, $14@14.75. Cattle—Receipts, 12,000; beef cattle, good, choice and fancy, $16.25@19.85; common and medium, $9.50@16.25; butcher stock, cows and heifers, $7.10@14.50; canners and cutters, $6.25@10; stockers and feeders, good, choice and fancy, $10.25@18.75; inferior, common and medium, $7.75@10.25; veal calves, good and choice, $15.50@16. Butter, Eggs and Poultry. Minneapolis, Jan. 17. — BUTTER—Extras, 62c; extra firsts, 59c; firsts, 58c; seconds, 57c; datries, 51c; packing stock, 42c. EGGS — Fresh, prime firsts, new cases, free from rots, small, dirties and checks out, per doz, 52c; current receipts, rots out, $14.70; checks and doz, 38c; dirties, candled, doz, 38c; quotations on eggs include cases. LIVE POULTRY—Turkies, fat, 10 lbs and over, 25c; thin, small, cripples and culls, unsalable; roosters, 17c; ducks, 23c; leeches, 15c; hens, 4 hens, 18c; springs, 22c; springs, staggy, 19c; guineas, young, doz, $5; guineas, old, doz, $5. New York Butter and Eggs. New York, Jan. 17—Butter—Unsettled; receipts, 11,850; creamy, higher than extra, 67½%@68c; creamy, extra, 67½%@69c; packing stock, current make, No. 2, 43c. Eggs — Steady; receipts, 11,486; fresh gathered, extra, 64c; fresh gathered, regular packed, extra firsts, 62½%@63c; do.firsts, 61@61½c. PUBLISHED 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—Ona 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 ad vertisers. We respect their right to advertise at intervals, and rather have them do so, than to run continuously an "adv." and an increasing account. Write all Checks payable to THE TWIN CITY STAR 1317 North Sixth Ave. MNNEAPOLIS ..... MINNESOTA Call at 1317 6th Ave. N. on Wednesday to insure matter for publication. The Star's Phone, Hyland 1205. Send your subscription. Our prices have not changed because of the war. Let your dollar do its duty and The Star will reach a higher standard of service and better circulation. 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.) Nowa. 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. 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. SUBSCRIBERS WANTED — Make the Twin City Star a live and dependable weekly Negro newspaper by sending your subscription. THE WHITNEY BANQUET Gopher Lodge of Elks Honor Visiting Member and His Theatrical Company. Salem Tutt Whitney of Philadelphia, Pa. has been for over 12 years a member of Gopher Lodge of Elks of St. Paul, Minn. He has been one of its faithful members and has never transferred his membership to another lodge. He was tendered a reception, because of his loyalty, by Gopher 105, and it was one of the events in Elk A. E. dom in the Twin Cities. There were many members of Ames Lodge of Minneapolis, among whom were State Deputy Chas. Summer Smith, Grand Esquire P. H. Southall, and past grand lodge officers: W. R. Morris, Geo. W. Holbert, also E. R. Joseph B. Slzer and Atty. B. S. Smith. They paid appropriate tributes to the honored guest and the order in general. Atty. J. Louis Ervin was the toastmaster and alternately called upon members of both lodges for a few remarks. The speakers from Gopher were: Geo. W. 1. Stewart, F. B. Simpson, Richard M. Johnson, Geo. C. Shannon and Chas. H. Miller, who favored with songs and comedy. The members of "The Smarter Set" were invited, most of whom attended. A splendid spread had been prepared, which was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. Whitney's response to the many tributes paid him were humorous, logical and serious, thanking them for the testimonials. He impressed upon his hearers the part to be played by Negroes in the struggle of today, and advised them to assert their individuality and stand for the things which make progress. His modest review of some of his recent activities to break down prejudice and bring about a better relation between the races proved himself a leader among his people and a credit to the fraternity. Mr. Whitney is a writer of extraordinary ability and ranks among the best contributors to the Negro press. As a speaker, he is plain, logical and very interesting. Several musical numbers were given by the members of the company. A large delegation from Milmeapolis attended. Gopher Lodge can well puff with pride, because of having such a distinguished member, also for having shown her appreciation for him. 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. NOTICE TO EXCHANGES. The War Industries Board requests that we discontinue "sending FREE copies in exchange for other publications." In order to comply with their request—we will send a check for a yearly subscription to any weekly publication sending a check for a yearly subscription to The Twin City Star.—(Editor.) The 92nd Division will remain overseas, according to last reports from the war department. 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 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 ideas 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 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, iss emphasized the fact that the associative here as well as in Africa. James Weldon Johnson, field sec 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 or 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. 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. LANGE SURGEON 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 SHRINERS 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. 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. --- FIRST NEGRO AMBU- for the casting aside of the old prejudice redeemed Africa that will aid in theoses all over the world. A advancement of Colored People, inued a statement yesterday, in which it stood for the liberation of the Negro teritory of the association, in discussing early interested in assuring the Negro freedom—that freedom to which every interested in the African democracy, 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 MINNEGOTA. 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 Bend'a. Spirella CORSETS (not sold in stores) 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 detail. Spirella Corset Shop CORA E. CARR 308 Aurora Ave. St. Paul, Minn. IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC WOOLENS AT POPULAR PRICES Your Patronage Desired. MINNESOTA Wholesale Makers of Home of A 40 So. Third St. 725 HENN Xmas Gifts of Leather AT LAST YBAE'S PRICES Music Rolls Photo Cases Purses Collar Bags Flasks Jewel Cases Card Cases Library Sets Shopping Bags Traveling Bags Toilet Sets Suitcases N. W. Trunk Co. Manufacturers RETAIL STORE 248 Nicollet Ave Public Reception Under the auspices The Gop MINNESOTA MEAT Wholesale and Retail Makers of Home Made Sausage of All Kinds Third St. 725 HENNEPIN AVE. Xmas Sales of Leather T YAKE'S PRICES Us Photo Cases Collar Bags Jewel Cases Library Sets Bags Traveling Bags Suitcases W. Trunk Co. Manufacturers DETAIL STORE Micollet Ave The Purpose Advertise is to serve you It will help s goods—talki people you reach. An ac ment in this is a reference to those who are worth su c Reception and Under the auspices and management of The Gopher Club Xmas Gifts of Leather AT LAST YEAR'S PRICES Music Rolls Photo Cases Purses Collar Bags Tissue Tissue Cases Card Cases Library Sets Shopping Bags Traveling Bags Toilet Sets Suitcases N. W. Trunk Co. Manufacturers RETAIL STORE 248 Nicollet Ave 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. Members of Gopher Lodge of Elks in honor of the members of The Smart Set UNION HALL, KENT ST. A Friday Evening, J Come and have a Social Eveni cal Profession. COMMITTEE OF J. A. Mitchell, Chm. Lt. A. R. Sid Harris. *MUSIC BY THE 16TH Admission, 35 cents You are invited. Come and bring The Smart Set Theatrical BALL, KENT ST. AND AURORA AVE. Day Evening, January 17, and have a Social Evening with your friends in on. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS All, Chm. Lt. Arthur G. Todd. R. Sid Harris. Geo. Green. MUSIC BY THE 16TH BATTALION ORCHES 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 Friday Evening, January 17, 1919. Come and have a Social Evening with your friends in the Theatrical Profession. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS J. A. Mitchell, 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. You are invited. Come and bring your friends with you 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. --- A MEAT CO. and Retail Made Sausages Kinds 1409 Nicollet Avenue EPIN AVE. 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. Theatrical Co. AND AURORA AVE., ST. PAUL. January 17, 1919. ing with your friends in the Theatri- ARRANGEMENTS thur G. Todd. J. Q. Adams. Geo. Green. BATTALION ORCHESTRA Checking, 10 cents. your friends with you 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 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. Sumner Smith. 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. Sheriff Oscar Martinson took the cath 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. 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 funeral of Mrs. John H. Dillingham of St. Paul was held last week. A FOUR-ACT DRAMA. "A Noble Outcast," a four-act drama, will be given at Bethesda Baptist Church on Thursday evening, under the auspices of the Volunteer Club. This is a production by Mrs. Jemille Wilkerson of this city. There will be an admission of 25 cents. Mrs. W. R. Donovan, chairman, and Rev. D. E. Beasley, committee, has secured the following musical talent: Mrs. Gladys James, Mrs. S. Ed. Hall and Mr. James Henly. Mrs. Melvina Chandler-Glenn, accompanist.—Adv. Mrs. J. L. Nelson, the well-known nurse and mother of Dr. Nelson, the pharmacist, was seriously injured while driving last Monday. She was thrown from her sleigh when struck by a runaway team. Mrs. Nelson is one of the oldest residents of this city. Dr. Cheeks, the St. Paul dentist, was a visitor in this city on Thursday. He attended the meeting of the fraternity, held with Dr. R. E. Burton. Atty. Wm. T. Francis of St. Paul is attending the Odd Fellows' meeting in Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. William Neal is suffering from painful injuries to his hand from an accident. The drama for the benefit of the Girl Scouts Friday evening was a success. 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. 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. SEND IN YOUR NEWS NEGRO MURDERER ARRESTED Robert Fields, a Negro, was arrested at 1008 S. 6th St., in this city, accused of the killing of an ex-soldier (white) in a South St. Paul rooming house, where he had held up the lodgers. Detectives J. A. Mitchell and James Quarles of St. Paul located Fields and made the arrest assisted by Officers Fox and Nelson. When it was learned in South St. Paul that the accused would be brought there, a threatening crowd gathered, and the prisoner was held in St. Paul, and later turned over to the sheriff and safely placed in the jail at Hastings, Mimm. The Negro detectives are credited with saving the prisoner's life and the honor of the state. Fields has confessed being in a fight, but denies any intention of murder. Identified property was found on him. He has a police record and is evidently insane from fear. His condition is baffling the sanity experts. Mr. Amos G. Ward, a prosperous farmer of Florence, S. D., is spending a week in this city. He will return home Sunday. YOUNG GRADUATE EMPLOYED. Miss Florence Beatrice Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Thomas, graduated with the Commercial class from North High School Friday, Jan. 3, 1919. Miss Thomas has a position as stenographer in the county treasurer's office. FORMER RESIDENT RECEIVES HINORS Suffer for Medical Treatment. Sergt. Greenleaf B. Johnson, Co. B. 372nd Inf., U. S. A., served with his company overseas and is now at the Walter G. Reed Hospital in Washington, D. C., suffering from being gassed. This entire company was cited for bravery, and decorated with honors. Sergt. Johnson resided in this city several years. He was a brother of the late Matthew Johnson, and his many friends wish for his speedy recovery. He has made a complaint against the treatment of Negro soldiers at that hospital and the Washington Bee has published his letter and forwarded a copy to the Secretary of War. An investigation has been ordered. A CONCERT AND BALL. The Home Guard Band of the 16th Battalion, M. H. G., will give their next public concert and ball at Arcadia Hall, Minneapolis, on Feb. 16th. Watch for the Adv. A Cash Deposit Required on All Advertisements. Notices of Entertainment, etc. Must Be Accompanied by Cash. Peoples Christian Assembly. ELDER G. W. MITCHELL, Pastor. Assisted by Mrs. G. W. Mitchell. Cornel and Serve the Lord. Couter 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. SHORT CUTS TO KNOWLEDGE Used matches have little or no value in Iceland. The common sparrow will not, as a rule, attack a man unless provoked. The inventor of pajamas died without realizing any considerable fortune from his idea. The offense of "masquerading in female attire" is not punishable by death in the United States navy. In Vermont, the horses outnumber the marriageable males; over in Venice it's the other way round. Platinum has been suggested as the best material for golf balls, but nothing has as yet come of the proposal. A Scandinavian archaeologist has proved conclusively that the Garden of Eden was not surrounded by rallings. The ordinary house fly can lift nearly eight times its own weight, but it is seldom employed for this purpose in America. A small cork, thrust to the bottom of a bathtub full of water, will, when released, come to the surface rapidly. This can be tried at home. TEXAS TIPS As a general thing we greatly admire a black frock coat, but it doesn't look nice on a man who perspires through it. THE TWIN CITY STAR, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISE SEE McDFW! for real MEXICAN CHILLI PARK SOFT DRINK CABIN FOR LADIES AND GENTS 715 South Washington Minneapolis. One of the finest Chilli side of Chicago. The only Twin Cities where you c Gopher Lodge held quite an interesting meeting last Wednesday evening, Jan. 8, at which there was a large attendance and much business was done. The recently elected officers were installed by District Deputy Charles Sumner Smith, as follows: F. B. Simpson, Exalted Ruler; Charles H. Miller, Esteemed Leading Knight; Henry Street, Esteemed Loyal Knight; George D. Green, Esteemed Lecturing Knight. The newly installed Exalted Ruler, upon taking the chair, named the appointive officers as follows: L. P. Jackson, Esquire; Rev. Geo. W. Camp, Chaplain; A. J. Todd, Inner Guard. Appropriate resolutions upon the death of Mrs. Geo. C. Shannon were passed by the Lodge. The auditing committee reported total cash received and in treasury, $906.08; disbursements, $255.40, leaving a balance in the treasury of $660.68 'distributed as follows: Liberty bonds, $200; deposited in Capital Savings Bank, $200; deposited in First National Bank, $260.68. Atty. J. Louis Ervin was appointed Master of Social Sessions.—The Appeal, St. Paul. 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- G. U. O. OF ODD FELLOWS 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. Morris, P. S.; N. C. Stone, W. T.; O. A. Lawrence, Advocate; O. S. Lee, Chapain; 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 notices of their newly elected officers or free publication and office informa- tion. "A NOBLE OUTCAST." A four-act drama under the auspices of the Volunteer Club at BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH Thursday Evening, Jan 23, 1919 Admission, 25 Cents. Mrs. W. R. Donovani, Chm. Rev. D. E. Beasley, Pastor. 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 dropy, 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. THE ARCADIA RESTAURANT. The management solicits your patronage of its Soda Fountain service, including Hot Drinks, Coca-Cola, Brazilla, 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. FOR RENT—Three nicely furnished rooms, large bath, suitable for housekeeping; also, one large room with two closets, for light housekeeping. Both in a modern home; married couples preferred; no children. Call Drexel 4856. EVERY DAY is BARGAIN DAY at the ROOT and HAGEMAN STORE, 407 Nicollet Ave. OVERCOATS AT HALF PRICE ```markdown ``` Union Clothing Co. GENTS' PURNISHINGS, HATS, SHOES, TRUNKS AND VALISES 1101-1308 Washington Ava. So. Phone: Tri-State 52978 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. South Side Barber Shop EXPERT BARBERS; UP TO THE MINUTE. CIGARS, POOL AND BILLIARD TABLES IN CONNECTION. RACE PAPER'S—SHOES SHINED. THOMPSON & CARVER, Propa. High Grade Specialists in Wet Wash Dry Wash and Family Laundering OUR WORK IS OUR BEST ADVERTISEMENT POPULAR PRICED SHOE REPAIRING. SPECIAL SAMPLE SHOES WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT. Men's Sewed Soles ..... $1.00 Ladies' Sewed Soles ..... .85 Men's Nailed Soles ..... .85 Rubber Heels ..... .40 Ladies' and Boy's Nailed Soles ..... .65 SEVEN CORNERS' SHOE REPAIR SHOP. HARRY LEVITON MEN'S SUITS AND OVERCOATS MADE TO ORDER. Dry Cleaning and Fancy Dyeing of Ladies' and Gent's Garments. Phone N. W. 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Nothing Changed But the Price Sight Drafts Still the Same Fine Old Cigar You've Always Liked When your dealer asks you six cents apiece 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 size, even if it cost you a penny more. So, from now on Sight Drafts will be six cents. Try a Sight Draft today. It's worth six cents, and you experienced smokers KNOW it is. W. K. Grisha & Song makers. W. S. Ounard Co., St. Paul, wholesale distribution. — Advertisement CHOICE CITY AND SUBUR- BAN PROPERTY FOR SALE ON SMALL MONTHLY PAY- MENTS. Houses and Flats for Rent. B. M. McDew 802 Sykes Block. N. W. 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HOME GUARD NOTICE—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. 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 AS. E. BUTL Formerly of Pence Auto Co. Main 2869 Auto. 367 Established 1886 Clothing Clothing Co. FURNISHINGS, HATS, SHOES, TRUNKS AND VEHICLES 1101-4366 Washington Ave. So. State 53978 MINNEAPOLIS North Side Barber Shop 12 Eleventh Ave. S., Minneapolis EXPERT BARBERS; UP TO THE MINUTE COOL AND BILLIARD TABLES IN CONNE RACE PAPERS—SHOES SHINED. THOMPSON & CARVER, Props. A. H. Wet Wash Launcher 3753-55-57 Cedar Avenue Grade Specialists in Wet Wash and Family Launderer WORK IS OUR BEST ADVERTISEMENT PRICED SHOE REPAIRING. SCIAL SAMPLE SHOES FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT. Soles $1.00 Soles .85 Soles .85 V's Nalled Soles .65 ARNERS' SHOE REPAIR SHOP. Washington Ave. So., Minneapolis. JOSEPH D. ERRY LEVITO Practical Tailor SUITS AND OVERCOATS MADE TO ORIGINAL ing and Fancy Dyeing of Ladies' and Gent's Gau- Hyland 2875 1317 No. 6th Ave., M Formerly of Pence Auto Co. N. W. Main 2869 Auto. 36774 J. & H. Wet Wash Laundry 3753-55-57 Cedar Avenue The Waiters' and Porters' Club GLOVER SHULL, PRES. 811 HENNEPIN AVE. MINNEAPOLIS EDDIE ROYD, SEGOV' LEE WHEELER, MANAGER —Main 2869; Auto 36774. Dining Room— Elegant Steam-Heated and Electric Lighted Ro- A la Carte Meals at All Hours—Popular Prices. EWART'S HOT Stewart, Prop. Chas. Brody STEWART'S HOTEL J. Ed. Stewart, Prop. Chas. Brody, Mgr. AUTO FOR HIRE Automatic 61809 Laundry the Wet Wash undering INSEMENT O JOSEPH DAML, Prop. TON r TO ORDER. ent's Garmenta. Ave., Minneapolis. Club POLIS MANAGER Room—Main 2831. Righted Rooms. Prices. Memorial Trees Soldier Heroes Thousands May Be Planted Along Boulevards and Country Highways During Coming T HOUSANDS of memorial trees for the soldier heroes of the great war will be planted by the states of the union during 1919. The American Forestry association has received heartiest approval of its plans to honor the soldier dead from governors, councils of defense, women's clubs and patriotic organizations. In the District of Columbia an "Avenue of the Allies" is suggested to the board of commissioners by the association, the avenue to be planted with trees in honor of the allied nations. In Chicago a "Pershing Boulevard" has been suggested in a resolution offered by Alderman Anderson to the city council. A letter was sent to Alderman Anderson by Charles Lathrop Pack, president of the American Forestry association, urging such a boni-vard be lined with memorial trees. To Henry Kiel, mayor of St. Louis, a letter was also sent urging the planting of memorial trees as a proper setting for the memorial under discussion there. A letter to Mayor James Cowgill of Kansas City, makes a similar suggestion. Gov. Arthur Capper of Kansas has written the association indorsing planting of memorial trees along the motor highways that traverse that state. State Forester Approves Plan. F. W. Besley, state forester of Maryland wrote the association approving the plan. Letters were sent to Mrs. Austin Gallingher, chairman of the shade tree division of the civic league, and to Maj. J. W. Shirley of the city plan committee suggesting that memorial trees be planted in connection with the memorial in Baltimore. The board of directors of the American Forestry association wrote a letter to Mayor Hylan of New York city urging the incorporation of memorial tree planting in the big plans New York city has under way. William Howard Taft, a vice president of the American Forestry association, urges the planting of memorial trees, and the Lincoln Highway association has taken up the plan of the American Forestry association in the states through which the highway passes. Mr. Taft says: "One fitting and appropriate memorial for our soldier dead would be rows of fine trees planted along the great through highways of the various states. They will stand there for many generations to come and keep fresh in the minds of the passers-by the heroic deeds of the young Americans who gave their lives that freedom, and justice and truth might not perish from the earth. I heartily commend the plan." France found at least one and a quarter million acres of her forests destroyed as she occupied the territory held by the Germans in her war-swept northern and eastern sections, was the announcement to the New York section of the Appalachian Mountain club, by Mr. Pach. France Sacrificed Forests. "The United States," said Mr. Pack, "should feel the deepest sympathy with France over the loss of her magnificent forests so many of which have fallen before the devastating hand of the Germans, while behind the lines it was the French forests which were called upon to provide a large part of the timber needed for war purposes in France by the allies. About one and a quarter million of acres of forest land lay within the territory occupied by the Germans in their advance through France. It will require many years to get these forests, which had been built up by long and careful thrift and conservation, to anything like pre-war condition. This is one of the great sacrifices which France has been compelled to make, as millions of her population were dependent in one way or another on wood-working industries. Their work and their source of income has been cut off. Even before the war it was necessary for France to import part of her wood for manufacturing purposes. In addition to the vast amounts that will be required for reconstruction work, France will need wood for her wood-working industries and her people who have depended on First Contraband of War. During the war between Spain and Holland, in the latter part of the sixteenth century and early in the seventeenth century both those powers acted with as much rigor toward ships of every other nationality conveying goods to belligerents that England felt compelled to enter a strong protest. The resistance provoked by England led to the first use of the term "contraband of war" when the treaty of Southampton was drawn up between England and Spain in 1625. al Trees for Heroes EARLY GOTHAM FORTRESSES Charles Lathrop Pack, President American Forestry Association them. France sacrificed her forests as she sacrificed her men in order that autocracy and militarism might be stamped from the world. The wonderful trench systems which the Germans built were made largely of timber from the forests of northern France, while the wanton destruction of forest and fruit trees was almost indescribable." Along Lincoln Highway. A bulletin issued by the Lincoln Highway association says: "National consideration is to be given to the plan recently announced by the Lincoln Highway association as a result of the action of Crawford county, Ohio, in preparing to plant a memorial tree for each of her soldier dead along the Lincoln highway. The Revolutionary Strongholds on Manhattan Island Hardly Desirable Places of Residence, One Would Think. At its northern tip, yet hardly the tip, either, for it is surely a mile below, the highest part of Manhattan rises 270 feet above tidewater. Here, in the early days of the revolution, the Americans had established Fort George. This stronghold was connected by roads with two other forts, one called Fort Tyron in the center of the island, and the other Fort Washington, on the banks of the Hudson. Fort George was built on the high rocks near the East river, and it is from this vantage point that one looks across through a break in the hills to the Hudson, to the blue-black of the Palasides on the opposite Jersey shore scowling in dismal silhouette before the majesty of the sunsets that appear to be going on every evening behind their backs, as it were. These three forts were captured by the British in 1776 and Fort George itself was occupied by the British and Hessians until 1783 under the name of Camp Laurel Hill. Recently, during a period of excavating which was taking place so that New York could build even more apartment houses, many interesting relics of those earlier residents were unearthed—muskets, coat buttons, cooking utensils and even the huts themselves were discovered, one of which was almost intact. Surely shelter must have been an important consideration when wintering on that windy spot. THAT MIGHT BE ADMITTED Little Doubt That President Lincoln Was What Would Be Called a "Northern Sympathizer." "I happened to be in Atlanta, Ga., over Lincoln's birthday," writes John Kendrick Bangs in "From Pillar to Post," and it pleased me beyond measure to find printed on the first page of one of the prominent newspapers of that beautiful city a three-column cut of Abraham Lincoln, with a suitable tribute in verse. "After setting my breakfast on the The Wild Pineapple. In the Philippines grows the wild pineapple. Its thorny leaves contain long, silky fibers which may be spun into the finest of threads. The cloth so made is known as pina, is woven on hand looms, and is extremely expensive. Vowels in Two Words. Two English words in which all the five vowels are to be found in proper alphabetical order are "abstemious" and "facetious." THE TWIN CITY STAR, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. idea has been endorsed by the American Forestry association through Charles Lathrop Pack, president, and by the women's clubs, which since the establishment of the Lincoln highway in 1913, have been active in promoting plans for its beautification. "It is considered most appropriate that each state through which the Lincoln highway passes arrange for the planting of "Victory" trees for the soldiers and sailors of the community who have died in the service of their country. It is conceded that the motor truck and motor car have played a mighty part in the winning of the war, and that the Lincoln highway stands first in the minds of the people as the medium of their use in through, connected transportation. For these reasons the planting of memorial trees along the Lincoln highway is particularly favored. It is pointed out by the American Forestry association that wood has played a big part in the victorious achievements of our forces overseas and that attention must be given to the replenishment of our wood stock. With each Lincoln highway state co-operating with the highway authorities, a living lesson could be taught to coming generations as to the beauties and value of forestry." morning of the 11th I dallied for a while in the office of the massive Georgian Terrace hotel, smoking my cigar and glancing over the news in the paper. As I was about to toss the paper aside a fine old type of Southern gentleman seated himself on the divan alongside me and in the usual courteous manner of the country gave me a morning salutation. I responded in kind and then, tapping my paper, observed: "That is a fine picture of Lincoln." "Yes, suh; a very fine picture, suh," he replied. 'I never had the honor of seein' Mr. Lincoln, suh, but from all I hear, suh, he must have resembled that picture pretty close, suh." "It is a delight to me to find it in one of your Southern newspapers," said I, 'especially in one so influential in the South as this.' "Yes, suh,' he answered. 'It shows that the South is not slow in recognizing genius, suh, wherever it is found, suh. But,' he added, 'there is no occasion for surprise, suh. We have always appreciated Mr. Lincoln's greatness down here, and we have admired him, suh, although we have had reason to believe that durin' the late unpleasantness, suh, he was consid'able of a No'thern sympathizer, suh.'" Power Lights Up Cold Arctic. The nights are six months long up in Crocker land, but Donald B. MacMillan and his party of explorers on their latest expedition never had to be afraid to go home in the dark—at least they were certain to have plenty of light once they got there. Instead of sitting in the murky gloom of a blubber lamp, they boasted electric lights. Over the front door of their lodge was a headlight that threw its beam ten miles over the ice. This state of things was produced by the foresight that prompted Mr. MacMillan to take with him a marine generating set. The plant was installed and run by Ensign Jerome Lee Allen of the United States navy, who was the radio operator of the expedition. Answered. Mrs. Oldrich—Who did you deliver the bread to yesterday? Boy—The young lady here. Mrs. Oldrich—If you call my help the young lady what do you call me? Using His Voice. Mrs. Hays—So your son is making money out of his voice at the opera. Where did he learn singing? Farmer Jinks—Oh, he don't sing; he calls the carriages. WASHINGTON SIDELIGHTS Yank in Repose the Finest Piece of Camouflage WASHINGTON—The American fighting man is a puzzle to the French and German peoples. He seems to them to be a dual personality. In repose he is the finest example of the art of camouflage that the great war has produced. By action he is preaching what When these same Yankee boys not only stopped the Hun in his triumphant advance on Paris, but also drove back his selected shock troops and kept them on the run, it is no wonder that France went delirious with ecstasy. They saw in Chateau Thierry the turn of the balance. They knew Paris was saved. They knew the war was wob. The German officers believed—and told their men—that the Yankees would not come; would not be equipped; could not fight. Official expressions from the firing line reveal the German emotions when the Yankees finally got into action: "We can kill them, but we can't stop them." "Every time we fire on them, they charge." "Tell them to surrender and they say 'Go to hell!' "They keep on coming at a machine gun till they get it; this weakens our morale." "Too reckless; in too much of a hurry." "Devil dogs." In short, the Hun is echoling the Spaniard of 20 years ago: "They tried to take us with their bare hands." And now the German people in the occupied territories are finding out that this same "Devil dog" is the decentest fellow in the world. Lieutenant and Clerk Who Got Another Chance Lieutenant and Clerk Who Got Another Chance A SECOND LIEUTENANT stepped into a Washington store the other day and asked a clerk for a certain article. The clerk produced the article and listened white the lieutenant gave certain orders. Now, this firm had "That clerk was impudent, and I want him discharged," exclaimed the officer, getting down to business at once with the proprelector. "Tell me about it," said the "boss." A recital of all the iniquities of the clerk followed, ending with the demand that the man be "fired" at once. The boss called in the clerk. The lieutenant repeated his story. The clerk said it was substantially correct and went out. "Well, is he discharged?" asked the lieutenant. "No; I think I will give him another chance." "He ought to be discharged!" He ought to be discharged! Why should you give him another chance?" exploded the lieutenant. "Well," said the proprietor, sitting up straight in his chair and speaking for the first time in slightly raised voice. "I am going to give him another chance so that if you ever come in this shop again and act and talk as you have he can knock you down. If he doesn't do it he certainly will be discharged. Good day." Warrior's Vision of the "Garden of the Brave" SIR JOHN FOSTER FRASER has what he calls a vision that can never be realized—a "Garden of the Brave." He says of this vision: "My mind travels back across the Atlantic to that great stretch of land where for years "I would like to see, and I do see sometimes, in my vision, the flowers of America growing over where lie so many of her gallant sons. "I know there will be mighty stretches of fleur-de-lis marking the sleeping place of 1,500,000 brave Frenchmen. I would like to see the blooms of Belgium nodding over the graves where brave Belgians sleep, and I know that out there I would like to see a mighty avenue of maple trees telling the place where the Canadians rest, and there will be mighty masses of the wonderful Australian wattle showing where the Australians are sleeping; yes, and I know that out there, too, will be great sheaves of green, the shamrock coverlet for the brave Irish; and there will be roses everywhere, the white rose and red rose, the roses of Old England, of Lancaster and of York, telling where 500,000 brave Englishmen lie. "Perhaps out in that Garden of the Brave I would come across stretches of heather, beautiful gold-purple heather, where dead Scotch soldiers lie. "That is the vision that comes to me. It can never be realized, but one cannot shut it out." Necessity of a National Chamber of Agriculture Necessity of a National Chamber of Agriculture The fertility of the soil and the increase and improvement of farm produce have ceased to be problems merely for the individual. They are live problems for the nation and must be seriously taken by the nation. And now another phase is evolving that can bring a sane, far-reaching and comprehensive organization among the workers in agriculture. With 75 per cent of all countries operating under a practical, successful and necessary local agricultural improvement association plan, how easy and natural that these be grouped on a similarity of soil, climate and crop basis into perhaps a dozen groups or districts, with stated district and national conferences. Thus we have the natural and needed evolution of the national chamber of agriculture, just as purposeful and powerful, just as nonpartisan, just as necessary for the nation as the chamber of commerce of the United States. One of the real problems of such an association would be to study costs of production, transportation, manufacture, and harmonize selling prices with these, only after labor has helped to decide the part to which it is entitled. JA WOHL— DOSE YANKS ARE TOO RECKLESS When these same Yankee boys unphant advance on Paris, but also and kept them on the run, it is no ecstasy. They saw in Chateau Thierry Paris was saved. They knew the war. The German officers believed—an would not come; would not be equiped from the firing line reveal the Germ got into action: "We can kill them, we fire on them, they charge." "Tell hell!" "They keep on coming at a mad our morale." "Too reckless; in too m In short, the Hun is echoling the S take us with their bare hands." And now the German people in t that this same "Devil dog" is the deco Lieutenant and Clerk W A SECOND LIEUTENANT stepped in and asked a clerk for a certain a and listened while the lieutenant gave been dealing with the government department with which the officer was connected for many years and knew exactly how the department wanted its orders handled. When this was suggested to the lieutenant he was wroth and told the clerk that he wanted the goods fixed in such-and-such a way. The clerk once more remonstrating, the second lieutenant cried out: "You are impudent; Fll report you to the proprietor." That clerk was impudent, but I want him discharged," exclaimed the owl with the prophetor. "Tell me about it," said the "boss." clerk followed, ending with the demos. The boss called in the clerk. The clerk said it was substantially correct. "Well, is he discharged?" asked the "No"; I think I will give him another. "He ought to be discharged!" He you give him another chance? explode. "Well," said the prophetor, sitting for the first time in slightly raised w chance so that if you ever come in the have he can knock you down. If he charged. Good day." Warrior's Vision of the SIR JOHN FOSTER FRASER has we be realized—a "Garden of the Brave" travels back across the Atlantic to tha 111 picture that it would be well that that brave dead were made into a Garden o "I would like to see, and I do see America growing over where lie so ma "I know there will be mighty stree ing place of 1,500,000 brave Frenchme Belgium nodding over the graves wha that out there I would like to see a m place where the Canadians rest, and wonderful Australian wattle showing yes, and I know that out there, too, wi rock coverlet for the brave Irish; an white rose and red rose, the roses of C telling where 500,000 brave Englishme "Perhaps out in that Garden of th of heather, beautiful gold-purple heath "That is the vision that comes to cannot shut it out." Necessity of a National ACORRELATION of industry and our greatest national opportunity, tion is sure to bring its reward. The us the agricultural colleges. Later legislation gave us the county agricultural agent or adviser. Both have had far-reaching and beneficial effects. But in general our national system of development has been more factional than co-operative. There has been comparatively little correlation between agriculture and business, or between agriculture and education, and this sin of neglect has caused all of us to suffer. The fertility of the soil and the increase and improvement of farm products for the individual. They are live probably taken by the nation. And now and other phase is evolvin and comprehensive organization among per cent of all councils operating under local agricultural improvement associ these be grouped on a similarity of so a dozen groups or districts, with states. Thus we have the natural and need of agriculture, just as purposeful and necessary for the nation as the chapel. One of the real problems of such of production, transportation, manuf with these, only after labor has help entitled. The French grew sick at heart waiting for the Yanks. And when the Yanks came the French were disappointed. The Yanks were big and husky. But they were very young and they were all smiles and laughter. They bought everything in sight and never asked the price. The French had hoped to see grim, world-wise, veteran fighting men. Could these frilcking boys fight? If they couldn't not only stopped the Hun in his tri- drove back his selected shock troops wonder that France went delirious with ry the turn of the balance. They knew r was woh. and told their men—that the Yankees ed; could not fight. Official expressions an emotions when the Yankees finally but we can't stop them." "Every time them to surrender and they say "Go to chine gun till they get it; this weakens uch of a hurry." "Devil dogs." spanlard of 20 years ago: "They tried to the occupied territories are finding out ntest fellow in the world. Who Got Another Chance into a Washington store the other day article. The clerk produced the article we certain orders. Now, this firm had M-L officer, getting down to business at once. "A recital of all the iniquities of the land that the man be "fired" at once, the lieutenant repeated his story. The and went out, the lieutenant. her chance." ought to be discharged! Why should led the lieutenant. "Give up straight in his chair and speaking voice. 'I am going to give him another shop again and act and talk as you doesn't do it he certainly will be dis-" "Garden of the Brave" what he calls a vision that can never be." He says of this vision: "My mind it great stretch of land where for years guns used to reverberate, and now all is silent. The people are wondering what they are going to do in that region. There are many generous Americans who would like to find the means whereby torn towns and disrupted villages could be brought into their own again. "I know there are many French people who believe it would be better if instead of that a great forest were allowed to grow over the mightiest cemetery in the world. I sometimes at great land where lie so many of our of the Brave." sometimes, in my vision, the flowers of any of her gallant sons. tetches of fleur-de-lis marking the sleepen. I would like to see the blooms of there brave Belgians sleep, and I know mighty avenue of maple trees telling the there will be mighty masses of the where the Australians are sleeping; will be great sheaves of green, the sham and there will be roses everywhere, the Old England, of Lancaster and of York, on lie. The Brave I would come across stretches her, where dead Scotch soldiers lie. me. It can never be realized, but one Chamber of Agriculture education with agriculture is perhaps and anything that leads in this direc- Morrill act of half a century ago gave once have ceased to be problems merely problems for the nation and must be seri- ling that can bring a sane, far-reaching the workers in agriculture. With 75 over a practical, successful and necessary nation plan, how easy and natural that all, climate and crop basis into perhaps district and national conferences, needed evolution of the national chamber powerful, just as nonpartisan, just as member of commerce of the United States, an association would be to study costs facture, and harmonize selling prices used to decide the part to which it is SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (By REV. P. N. FITZWATER. D. D. Teacher of English Bible in the Moods Bible Institute of Chicago.) (Copyright, 1912 Eastern Newspaper Univ.) LESSON FOR JANUARY 19 THE PASSOVER. LESSON TEXT—Exodus 12:1-38. GOLDEN TEXT—For even Christ our passover was sacrificed for us. I Corinthians 8:7. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL—Psalms 106:38-38; Matthew 26:23-29; Hebrews 11:28. I. The Passover Instituted (12:1-23). 1. The time set (v. 2). With the institution of the Passover came a change in the order of time. The common year was rolling on as usual, but with reference to his chosen people the order is interrupted and everything is made to date from this. This signifies that redemption is the first step in real life. "Old things have passed away, all things have become new." Before this the man was dead in trespass and sin; now he has arisen to walk in newness of life. All before redemption counts for naught. The world thinks that real life ends when one accepts Christ but this is a grave mistake. It is the beginning of real life. 2. The lamb set apart (v. 3). This previous setting apart of the lamb typifies the foreordination of Christ to be our Saviour. Redemption was not an afterthought of God (I Peter 1:18-20). This lamb must be a male without blemish, indicating that it must be both representative and perfect. 3. The lamb was killed by the whole congregation (v. 6). This shows that it was not for the individual only, but for the entire assembly. The setting apart of the lamb was not sufficient, it must be killed, for "without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sins." The lamb might have been tied to the door of the Israelites that night, but there would have been no salvation, notwithstanding its perfection. Had Christ's spotless life continued till the present time and his matchless teaching gone on without interruption, not a single soul would have been saved, for "Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die it abdeth alone." (John 12:24). 4. The blood of the slain lamb was to be placed upon the sideposts and lintels of the door (v. 7). It was not sprinkled upon the threshold, as it must not be trampled under foot (Hebrews 10:29). When the destroyer passed through the land he passed over the houses where the door posts were sprinkled with blood. This blood was the evidence that a substitute had been offered for them. They could rest absolutely secure, because the matter had been settled according to divine arrangement. The blood was the ground of peace. The assurance is not when you feel your sins are pardoned, but "when I see the blood I will pass over you." 5. Israel feeding upon the lamb (v. 8-10). This denotes fellowship. Judgment must precede feasting. The eating of unleavened bread signifies that no sin is connected or allowed in fellowship with Christ. All who have entered into the power of the cross will put away sin. 6. They ate the passover ready for action (v. 11). The loins being girt about, betokens separation from sin and preparation and readiness for service. The feet being shod indicates their willingness to leave the land. The staff in the hand indicates their nature as pilgrims leaning upon a support outside of themselves. They were to leave behind them the place of death and darkness and march toward the promised land. 7. The uncircumcised denied-participation in the feast (vv. 43-49). Circumcision was typical of regeneration. The significance of the requirement is that only those who have become new creatures by the power of the cross have a right to sit at the Passover feast. 11. The Significance of the Passover (12:24-28). 12. It was a memorial insitution, calling to mind the deliverance of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage—God's interposition on their behalf, freeing them from their oppression. This was to be taught to their children when they came into the land, from generation to generation. III. The Awful Judgment (12:29, 30). That night the destroyer passed through Egypt and slew the first born in every home where the blood was not found. An awful cry went up from Egypt that night. IV. The Great Deliverance (12:SI- 80). So mighty was this stroke that Pharaoh called for Moses in the night and requested him to be gone with his flocks and herds. Inward Liberty. No good action will hinder thee, if thou be inwardly free from inordinate affection. If thou intend and seek nothing else but the will of God and the good of thy neighbor, thou shalt thoroughly enjoy inward liberty.—Thomas a Kempis. One Eternal Lesson. The world is not a playground; it is a schoolroom. Life is not a holiday but an education. And the one eternal lesson for us all is how better we can live. Defective Po