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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11
MAN WHO SHOT PREACHER
ACQUITTED.

Given his Freedom by an Honest Jury.
Denver, Col.-James Jerrold Manuel
was acquitted on Nov. End, of killing
Rev. A. e. Edwards, on Aug. 20, at
the parsonage Of the Central Baptist
church, Of which he was the unfaith-
full pastor at the time of his death.
The Denver Independent highly COM
pliments Judge Hilton who defended
Manuel and the jury of good citizens
for his acquittal.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11

Winnipeg, Man.-Unless a finding
Of Judge Metcalfe's Is reversed by the
court of appeals the Redd murder
case will not come up for trial dur.
ing the present assizes. Judge Met
calfe decided that the absence Of a
witness who is named on the back of
the indictment justified him in grant
ing an adjournment until the next
sitting of the assize court. Redd was
a resident of st. Paul for many
years. He is colored porter, and
Is on trial for the alleged murder of
Frank Johnson, formerly proprietor
of a colored club here.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11
EARL GILcHRiST GETS is YEARS.
Gov. Donoghey Commutes Sentence.

Little Rock, Ark.-Earl Gilchrist,
the 15-year-old Negro boy, who was
sentenced to death for the murder of
Will Langley, a Negro, has been given
Is years in prison. Gov. Donaghey
commuted his sentence. We thank
our readers for their efforts in his
behalf. Petitions have been received
from all parts Of the country. The
stand taken by the st. Paul Daily
News and the press in his behalf
aroused the people, and the Governor
of Arkansas has nobly responded to
their appeal. Gov. Donoghey deserves
the thanks Of every good citizen and
especially those of the members of
our race.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11
FUNERAL OF MR. j. 8. TURNER.


Mr. Jos. Borden Turner, aged AZ
years, died at the residence of Mrs.
Gertrude Stepp, 1922 23rd Ave. N. E..
after an operation in the City Hos
pital. Funeral services were held
Nov. Sth, at st. Peters A. M. e.
Church. Rev. H. P. Jones officiated
by request. Interment at Lakeside
cemetery. Lawrence the undertaken,
conducted the burial. Mrs. Turner
died in st. Paul last August.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brisco Lewis, 931
Spring St., N. E., entertained visiting
friends at dinner at their home on
Nov. 9Th. The guests of honor were
Mrs. J. D. Green of Chicago and Mr..
and Mrs. w. M. Daily of Sioux Falls.
Covers were laid for six. Mrs. Green
expects to remain quite a while In
our city.
Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Carter, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Allison, Mr.. P. F. Hale
and Mrs. J. D. Green, Miss l.. O..
Smith and Messrs. w. r. Morris, Will
lis Golfer and Frank Terry were
among the many Minneaplitans who
attended the Recital in st. Paul on
Wednesday night.
The new Andrews Hotel has opened
its dining rooms with Negro walters.
Mr.. Zonne, formerly of the CONNER
cial Club is the manager. Mr.. e. B.
James is captain and he has a COM
petent crew. We are certain that
they will deliver the goods"
Mr.. Robt. Drake has moved to 519
18th Ave. So.
Mrs. J. Jackson has moved from
729 9Th Ave. No. to 720 Bryant Ave.
North.
Mr.. Lindsey Howard, Of Humboldt
Ave-, died at Rochester, Mimi, on
Monday last. He was employed as
painter.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11

sive congregation. He is arousing in
terest in the work that will reach the
people Of the community, and at the
same time he does it In an unselfish
way.
The peculiar exigencies Of the race
in this section especially require men
Of the character and attainments Of
DR.. White to lead along right lines
with a wealth Of sympathy and In
terest in the struggle for better con-
ditions; therefore the need Of an in
telligently prepared ministry with the
power to reach the masses Is quite
obvious. DR.. White takes decided
stand for any movement not antago-
nistic to the best interests Of the race
in this city. The opportunity for the
laboring man to get home and pro-
mote movements to meet his especial
needs commercially is some Of the gos-
pei preached by DR.. White.
Every conference or convention of
our people held here has been an in
centive for greater effort on the part
Of the people Of this town. The re-
cent meeting Of the Lott Carey Bap-
tist foreign mission convention held
here has done the city much good.
and the coming annual conferences
for North Carolina Of the A. M. e.
and the A. M. e. Zion churches will
no doubt be equally helpful. Dr.
White is pastor Of st. Luke's A. M. E..
church, and the best citizens Of both
races with his congregation have al
ready requested Bishop Walters to
continue him as pastor Of his present
o1Ho
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11
IN W0MEN'S CLUB CIRCLES.
General Federation Announces Nine
Health Topics For Discussion.


Health Topics For Discussion.
Nashville, Tenn. Women's clubs
throughout the country are being ask
ed to study nine topics the coming sea-
son, to talk" nine subjects month by
month and to conduct nine monthly
campaigns of education during 1911
1912. The public health department
Of the General Federation Of Women's s
Clubs, Mrs. 8. s. Crockett chairman,
announces the following topics for use
by all Of the federated clubs and for
all other women's organizations de-
string to cooperate:
Community health, Know Your
City" campaign.
November-Social hygiene, "Educa-
ton In Home and School"
December tuberculosis, "Ventila-
ton and Fresh Air"
January-Mouth hygiene. "Tooth In
spection Day"
February-Clean food. "How and
Where to Find It."
March-school hygiene, Medical In
spection."
Authorization Of vision, "Pre-
vention of Blindness"
May-Infant mortality, Don't Kill
Your Baby"
June - Food sanitation. Fighting
Dirt and Poison"
The entire health machinery Of the
federations and thousands Of local
clubs will be centered on this program
Of study. talk and work, with new
plans and original ideas announced
from month to month.
Get your
THANKSGIVING DINNER
26c Csc . o5c
AT PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH
For the benefit Of Church Fund.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11

Mr.. John Scott, has resigned his
position as head waiter at the West
hotel. Mr.. Scott was very popular,
and was. we'll liked by his sub
iordinates. He has been succeeded by
white man.
Don't forget that Mrs. Mary L..
Bell, 315 14th Ave. So, will do your
plain and fancy sewing, and dress
making.
Mr.. Carl Link returned Saturday
from a very successful hunting trip,
which is his annual outing. He is an
ardent follower of this sport and a
crack shot.
Mr.. Frank Grey is on the sick list.
Mr.. Arthur White, 1882 5th Ave. s.,
has recovered from an attack Of acute
pneumonia.
Mr.. Howard Phillips has returned
from a trip to New Orleans, La. He
was chef on a yacht which conveyed
party of business men, who made
the trip via the Mississippi.
Mr.. Nunley Lott has moved to 1914
9Th Ave. No.
Mrs. Edward Boyd, 1928 Chicago
Ave. is convalescent. She returned
home Thursday from the Northwest
ern hospital.
e Mrs. r. c. Mccullough, 3344 1st
Ave. So. is slowly improving. She has
been seriously i'll during past month
Mr.. Mccullough Is law student al
the University of MINI. Her many
friends wish her ultimate recovery.
Mr.. Ira s. Roberts has been suffer
ing with rheumatism, but is rapidly
improving.
Mr.. r. l.. Boone of Northfield,
Mimi, a brother of Mrs. M. o. Can
non spent a few days last week in
the city, and left Monday for his
home.
Mr.. J. w. McMoore left Monday for
New York City to attend the funeral
of his mother, who died in that city
He will remain with his brother
about 10 days. Mr.. McMoore has the
sympathy of his many friends.
Mr.. G. w. Gamble, of Omaha, who
spent week visiting his brother, Mr..
Fred d. Gamble left for his home last
week after enjoying pleasant stay,
Mr.. Gamble is quite an inventor,
and is at present building an airship
Mr.. William (Pickanniny) Hill and
his Quartette played at the Bijou this
week with the white Slave Co.
Messrs. Chas. Liverpool, Noble John.
son, Sweet Turner, Kid Helm and
Tommy Gates, THE dancing Kid,'
are appearing with him. Their sing
ing and dancing was one of the
features of the play.
Mr.. Billy" Briggs has recovered
from his recent illness.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11

After attending the Recital at
Dyer Hall fifteen of the younger set
of the Twin Cities, chaperoned by Mr..
and Mrs. Cleat Oliver, were the
guests at the DR.. and Mrs. Geo. w.
James, where a five course luncheon
was served. The dining room was
decorated with roses and chrysan-
themums. Those present were:
Misses Scharlotte Gallard, Ruth Nc
Ghee, Nora Godette, Clara and Cert
rude Howard, Eunice Glass and May
Myrtle Williams, of st. Paul, and
Clara Smith. Messrs. Homer Coins,
A. w. Haynes, Samuel Ransom, A. v.
Hall, Fred D. McCracken, Willis Col
ter and Jas. Neal.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11
FRATERNAL MAsSMEETINe.

St. James A. M. e. Church, Dec. 3 ~.
The fraternal societies Of the
Twin Cities will hold a grand mass
meeting on Sunday, Dec. 3, at st.
James A. M. e. Church, st. Paul, for
the purpose of formulating plans for
the erection of a Hall for their use,
for meetings, banquets, etc., which
will be one of the finest in the North
west.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11
ROOMS FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Two nice sunny rooms.
Inquire at 1921 e. 21st St, Mrs. Mary
Grimes.
FURNISHED ROOMS, two nice
rooms, by the day or week, con.
venient for railroad men, bath, hot
and cold water. Apply Mrs. G. Re-
velle, SIT 18th Ave. So.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11

Our Civic Club and Charitable Or
ganizations use our space freely for
their notices, without sending write
ups Of their achievements. The pub
lie should know. It appears that you
are not doing anything.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11
MINNEAPOLIS
ANNoUNcEMEN EMIT.

, The Ladies of the Afro-American
Charity Club will give a CHARITY
BALL at Dearborn Hall, 45 So. 5th
st. Minneapolis on Thursday, Dec. Z,
1911. Admission 35e. The proceeds
are to assist them in their charitable
work. The officers of the Club are
Mrs. w. R. Donovan, Pres. Mrs. A. A.
Ford, Secretary, Mrs. Matte Darby,
Treas.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11

The Junior Choir of Pilgrim Bap-
tist Church elected the following Of
ficers: Gertrude Howard, President;
Lelo Manning, v. Pres; Ida Mae
Johnson, Treas; Henry Johnson, Ii
brarian, John Hickman, Jr., Director
Motto: Watch what we do.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11
REV. G. l. WHITE AS LEADER.
WisIds Potent influence For Good In
Wilmington, N. c.

by GEORGE FRANCIS KING.
Wilmington, N. C.-There are many
encouraging signs Of racial progress
in this section Of the state. There
seems to be an awakening among
Afro-Americans for reviving move
ments that heretofore seemed dor
mant. The enthusiasm for CONNER
cial activities and other factors for
the we'll rounding Of them is notice
ably on the increase, and the substan-
tial white citizens are encouraging the
better element of the race in their work.
Rev. George L. White, D. D., M. D.,
is a potent force in bringing about a
better condition Of the race in this
section. He is received with eclat by
the citizenry. By his forceful and
practical sermons he exhibits every
quality requisite for man in his
position. His church is taxed at each
service by an intelligent and progress
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11

A RESTAURANT AND DAIRY
LUNCH ROOM HAS BEEN RECENT.
" OPENED BY MR.. GEO. DAVIS
At 154 e. THIRD ST. SERVICE IS
THE VERY BEST. YOUR PATRON
AGE IS soLIcITEp.-Adv.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11
Smoke the Reliable
30 SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 30

POST cARDs-$1.00 Per dozen,
Retouehed and Photo-FInIshed at
LARsoN's, opp. Milwaukee Depot.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11

IndianapoIIs.-Mr. James H. Wells,
proprietor of the Union Station
Barbershop dropped dead at his resi-
dence on Nov. 2. He was one Of the
oldest citizens Of Indianapolis and a
native of Winston, N. c.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11
DR.. WAsHINoToN's AssAILANT
ACQUITTED.

Albert Ulrich, who was accused Of
assaulting DR.. Booker T. Washington
in New York, was acquitted on Mon
day last
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11

Messrs. Thos. H. Lyles, J. H.. Dill
lingham and J. @. Adams were among
the delegates appointed to attend the
Fire Prevention Congress, which met
at the Hotel st. Paul on Wednesday.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11
FOR A CAUSE.
That needs AssIsta nee.

The proceeds Of the Charity Ball
are to be donate to assist Mrs. Cath
crime Cannon Copes, who is deserv-
ing of your support. The manage
ment will be glad to receive any do
nations from those who desire to con-
tribute.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11

J. H. Hickman, Jr, Is organizing a
Special Choir to sing a Cantata at
Pilgrim Baptist church on Thanks
giving Day. All are invited to join.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11

The Fifth Annual Charity Ball Of
the Old Folks Home will be held at
Hiawatha Temple on Nov. 2S. Watch
for announcement Of entire program.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11
DON'T MISS THIS.
THE CHARITY BALL,

THE CHARITY BALL,
DEARBORN HALL, NOV. 10Th.
MccuiIough's Orchestra, Refresh
ments.
35c ADMISSION 35c
Mr.. Edw. Hammond, General Man.
ager.
Committee: Mrs. Jno. Sellers, Chair
man, Mrs, Belle Hyatt, Mrs. Gertrude
Bridges.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11
Get your
THANKSGIVING DINNER

<oC zoC ..s.'.s..'.. <oS
At PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH
For the benefit Of Church Fund.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11

SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER 35e
at the st. Louis Kitchen from IL M
till $3.50 p. M.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-11-11

''' -~S '''''' EoS
AT PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH
For the benefit of Church Fund.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-29
HOUSE WILL PASS
TAFT TARIFF BILL
Will Put Defeat of Measure
'"Up to" Senate.

The House will pass tomorrow the
tariff board legislation urged by Presi-
dent Taft. Responsibility for its defeat
will De passed along to the Senate.
A rule was adopted yesterday by the
House Committee on Rules under which
the bill is to be taken up as a special or
der tomorrow. considered. and put to d
vote. There will be opposition to the
passage of the bill from both Republican
and Democratic sources but a majority
for The measure in the House is assured
by the support of SeEero f. Payne and
Champ Clark.
Representative Fitzgerald Of New York.
a member of the Committee on Rules.
yesterday announced his opposition to Ne
bill and his intention to fight its passage.
1t is understood Representative Palmer.
also a Democrat. will attack the bill.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-29
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Clarence W. Watson. who was chosen
by the Democrats of the West Virginia
legislature to fill the unexpired term Of
the late Senator Elkins. arrived in WASH
ington yesterday. but he did not present
himself at the Capitol and ask to be
sworn in as a Senator. 1t is understood
that he will do SO Monday. He went
20 his hotel. on arriving, to confer with
friends. There will be objection to the
swearing in of Mr.. Watson. who has no
credentials from the governor of West
Virginia. The fact that there is a ques-
ton as to the legality of the organiza-
ton Of the State senate will be raised.
and 1t is possible that the Senate will
take notice of the bribery charges made
in connection with the election of Mr..
Watson
The House Of Representatives was in
ore Of its playful moods yesterday.
When Representative Dwight. Of New
York. who for some days has been en-
deavoring to enforce the presence Of q
quorum. roticed that the attendance was
very slim. he demanded a call Of the
House. Much to the establishment Of Mr..
Dwight, his colleagues turned him down.
AS Speaker Cannon held there was no
quorum en- hand. this made it impossible
fo- the body to do any business. so
Speaker Cannon dropped his gavel and
turned to chat with a colleague, remark
ing that he awaited the pleasure Of tho
House" For five minutes members wan
dered around the chamber. conversins
aimlessly, and then Representative Mann.
of Illinois. moved that the body adjourn.
This. too, was voted down, but it made
possible a call Of the roll on the propo-
sition. This. under the circumstances
was the only motion possible.
So forty-five minutes of valuable time
was wasted because :he members Of
the House happened to feel kittenish.
What an absolute disregard OF time
this House has when the District of CO.
lumbia isn't concerned" sadly murmurcd
little Sammy Smith. Of Michigan, chair
man Of the House District Committee.
who is sat upon regularly twice a month
when District day rolls around.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-29
CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFS.

The naval supply bill authorizing an apprupria
ton Of S25 900 900 for the maintenance q the nara
service in the fiscal year beginning July next
reported TO the House BY the Committee on Naval
Anain This Is 100000 les than the amount made
available BY the last naval bill. This years budget
authorizes the construction 6 two battle ships u
heretofore announced.
bill was ordered reported from the Senate Pub
lie Lands Committee authorizing the leasing d
coal lands In Alaska in q not lcss than 256c
acfss to ono LESSEE subject to the authority Il the
Interstate Commerce Commission
special rule providing for the consideration Of
tho administration tariff board bill was repoetd
favceably b. the House Coumittee On RuleA The
Committee direc4ed Representative Dalsell. a Penn
vivania. to call up TIE bdl at any time. The hill
probably win b taksn ~ Monday.
1hs Ho1ss Cummittss on Riven and Hazboss q.
dr0d fsvoeah1s report On The Young b0l. authcr-
is1g ~ Lang aallt Dsseanpment Company. or.
paEasin 0Ulnissd under TIE laws = New Yogk. q
eosnsee d.n 100 een.l snd ee19 evp@sni.s
.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-29
BANK CHANGES ITS NAME.
Dime Savings to Be known rs BanL
of Commerce and Savings.

Dime Savings to Be known rs Bank
of Commerce and Savings.
At a recent special meeting Of the
stockholders Of the Dime Savings Bank.
the unanimous action of the Board of
Directors was ratified in the matter of
selecting the new name. Bank of COM
merce and Savings" for the institution.
The new title will be assumed, begin
ming February 1911. and the old name
will be dropped on and after that date.
The Dime Savings Bank has been es-
tablished for over three years, and as
one of the younger institutions of its
kind. 1t has shown remarkable growth
in the brief period of its career
For the first two years Of its exist
ence the Dime Savings Bank was 10
Gated at the narthwest corner of Eighth
and G streets northwest. in what is
known as the Ouray Building. The pur-
chase of its present home. at the corner
of Seventh and E streets northwest, was
then made, and after remodeling and
undermining the entire structure, the
bank moved to its new quarters in De-
cember, 500.
The affairs of the Bank of CONVERGE
and Savings will be conducted by the
same offificers and directors as are now
serving the Dime Savings Bank. They
are as follows:
Maurice D. Rosenberg, president; JOS
eph Sanders. first vice president; Richard
]. Earnshaw, second vice president: John
F. Collins. auditor: Joseph II. Milans,
Secretary; Alexander Wolf, general
counsel; John NJ. Riordon, cashier.
Directors: Ross P. Andrews, Louis
Bush. William A. Bennett, William Blum.
George f. Barber. Max Cohen. John r.
Collins, Floyd E. Davis. Richard ]. Earn
shaw. William A. Engel. Harry Fried
lander. Albert s. Galley. Ashley NJ.
Gould, Samuel Hart. Harry King. Philip
King, Joseph H. Milans. John H: On
trich. Maurice D. Rosenberg. Josep San
ders, Ellie Sheetz, NJ. E. Swing, Harry
Stamford, Clarence A. Weaver, Alex
ander Wolf, ]. c. Wineman. A. Bry-
lawski. John c. Let's. and Harry Z.
Mayer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-29

O'Clock. In nine churches. A collection
will be taken up at the rallies, the cry
being: zone million dollars for missions"
DR.. Noble will hold, on Friday after
| noon, meeting for physicians and
nurses at the residence of Mrs. Charles
w. Richardson, followed by a reception
to Mrs. Henry w. Peabody and Mrs.
Helen Barrett Montgomery, at the home
Of Mrs. John R Mclean.
The great closing inspirational rally
will occur Friday at p. m. in the Con-
tinental Hall of the Daughters of the
American Revolution. Flags Of all ma
tons will decorate the walls, and at the
appropriate moment Frederick Owen, OF
the War Department, will drop the white
church flag, with it's one star, over the
platform.
Ushers and Committees.
The young wonan's committee will
furnish ushers for all meetings, act as
hostesses at the headquarters. and CO.
operate with the Rubinstein Club, which
will form the choir at the meetings.
The Washington committee consists of
the following: Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe,
chairman; Miss Elizabeth Pierce, first
wee chairman; Mrs Samuel H. Woodrow,
second vice chairman: Mrs. George H.
McGrew, third vice chairman; Mrs. Jo-
Seph S. Van ArSdale, recording Secre-
tary; Miss Ruth Lillian Crandall. corre-
spending secretary; Mrs. Wallace NICK.
Stowell, treasurer.
Committee chairman-Mrs. William H.
Baker, publicity: Mrs. William Hamilton
Bayly, places of meetings: Mrs D. Elmer
Wiber, programmes; Mrs. F. r. Leetch.
finance; Mrs. Frank J. Goodwin. litera-
ture; Mrs. Frank G. wilkins, luncheon
and hospitality. and Miss Florence M.
Brown, young women.
Subcommittees-Mrs. Frank f. Edging-
ton, students meeting: Mrs. William AL
len Wilbur workers conferences; Miss
Mamie D. Barney, Five-oClock meet
ipgs; Miss Mamie Burroughs. meeting
for colored women; DR.. Ada r. Thomas,
nurses meeting: Mrs. Claude KEEPER.
story hour; Mrs. Julia T. Bodfish.
music, and Mrs. Paul Whitney Fish
baugh, usherS.