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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03
SOCIAL AND LITERARY SOCIETY.

oSSiNI fNiND IL lI6nSNnI oSSIG ] .
An evening of pleasure was spent at
Pilgrim Baptist Church last Monday,
at the Apple Pie Social of the Society.
1t was very interesting affair. The
prize pies were awarded to Mrs.
Mary Hatcher. Miss Inez Pope and
Mr.. Vernon Barksdale won the BOBBY.
The literary entertainment began
with Recitation by Miss Genevieve
Ford. Barytone Solo, Lloyd Hick-
man; Reading, Mrs. Lee Coleman. A
Paper, Universal Problems, Progress
and Peace, Chas. Sumner Smith; Solo,
Mrs. Hattie Hall. The entire pro-
gram was very good. Mrs. Jennie
Kelley managed the affair. Mr.. John
H. Hickman Jr., was the Master of
Ceremonies. Refreshments including
salad, coffee, ice cream, and apple
pie were served. The members of
the Society composed the committee.
Mrs. Kate M. Smith of Minneapolis
regrets that she was unable to ap-
pear on foregoing program, as she
had promised.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03
INFORMAL WHIST SOCIAL.

Mrs. Joseph Baylum, 2912 Harriet
Ave-, entertained few of her friends
at whist on Friday afternoon, Jan.
26. at her residence. Those present
were Mesdames r. B. Moulden,
Martha Quincy, VIM. M. Hyde, r. A.
Dennis, R. l.. Montague, Walter
Blackburn, c.. Benner, Frank Peoples,
B. ]. Jones, w. Houston, l.. Douglass,
Joseph Quinn, Saml King, and B. F.
Cabell. An enjoyable was spent.
Mrs. G. w. Lansford left for Bow
ling Green, KY, on Jan. 23 to visit her
mother, Mrs. Edmund Keller, who Is
seriously ill.
Owing to special rush at our
printers the Star was late, but this
will not often happen.
Mr.. Chas. Lytle, of the Milwaukee
Ry, was confined to his home in Chi
cago eight weeks with lumbago. He
spent a week in this city under a
physician, and left for Chicago much
improved.
Mr.. Geo. w. Gamble of Omaha, has
arrived here to reside with his
brother, MIR. Fred. D. Gamble. Mr..
Gamble is a machinist, having had
much experience with motor cycles
and autos. He comes highly recon-
mended by the business men of his
city to some of our leading citizens.
Mr.. Jessie Johnson, 1886 Longfel-
low Ave. continues sick at his resi-
dence. He is slowly improving, and
appreciates the calls of his many
friends.
McCullough's Orchestra will fur
mich the music at the Valentine Party
given at Dearborn Hall by Fidelity
Court of Calanthe on Feb. 18th. Don't
miss it.
Judge Johnson is arranging for His
Masquerade Ball" at the South Side
Auditorium.
Mrs. Joseph Johnson, 6171a 9Th St..
No, was taken to the Swedish Hos
pital on Jan. 26, where she underwent
an operation, which was very success
full. She is rapidly improving.
Miss Estelle Smith and Mr.. Jas.
Jeffries of New York appeared with
the Ginger Girls at the Gayety
Theatre this week.
Mr.. Robt. Chandler was acquitted
of assault in the second degree in the
District Court last week. He had
cut the House detective of the West
Hotel during a disturbance, after he
was struck by the detective. Attorney
Geo. H. Jackson defended him. The
Mr.. Archer Watkins returned to
New York on Monday night after
spending two pleasant months visit
ing friends in Minneapolis.
Mr.. Chas. Clark will leave shortly
for Hot Springs to take the baths. He
will remain all winter. Mr.. Clark
was employed at the Rogers, and his
many friends (female) will miss him.
He is one of the good fellows. We
hope him success.
Mr.. D. e. Buckner has recovered
from blood poisoning contracted sew
eral months ago from printers ink.
trial continued three days.
Mrs. Lucy Green, 119 Western Ave.
is very i'll with Bright's Disease at
her home, under care of DR.. Brown.
Mrs. Harvey Moss, 1887 End Ave-
So., gave birth to nine pound boy
in the Maternity Ward of Asbury Hos
pital.
TO RENT-A large front room. Ap-
ply to Mrs. A. e. Salters, 1915 9Th Av.
So, Minneapolis.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03

A Mrs. Mitchell has collected money
in Zion Baptist Church from persons
who wished to subscribe to the Twin
City Star. We received no money or
gave no such person any authority as
our representative.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03
MINNEAPOLIS.
REVIVAL SERVICES.

Revival services are being held at
st. James A. M. e. Church. Rev.
Edwards will conduct the services, as
sisted by local clergy during the next
three weeks. All are invited to at
tend these meetings.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03
VALENTINE PARTY.

The Ladies of Fidelity Court of
Calanthe No. 345 will give Valen-
tine Party at Dearborn Hall on Feb.
14th. Admission 35c. Committee:
Mrs. q. A. Pope, Chairman, Mrs.
Aurelia Chambers and Mrs. Elnora
Thompson.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03
IN FORMAL DANCING PARTY.

Thirty couples of young people
from Minneapolis and st. Paul en-
joyed an informal dancing party at
Bobby Hall on Tuesday night, Jan. 80.
The party was given by the Misses
Clara and Gertrude Howard and Ruth
McGhee. Conspicuous in the gather
ing were many Of the young married
couples.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03

The Helping Hand Club of St.
Peters A. M. E. Church met at the
residence of Mrs. Fred. Parkinson, on
Wednesday last. The Club will meet
at the residence OF Mrs. Walter Black
burn on Feb. 14th.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03
TO THOSE WHO MAY SUBSCRIBE.

When we receive your postoffice
order, we will send your paper. Our
terms are cash In advance.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03

1t is necessary that the personals
must be sent by Wednesday. Be
sure and sign all communications.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03

Mr.. w. J. Utley, of the Commercial
Tonsorial Shop, "a E. 5th st., will
carry line of Negro newspapers
and magazines.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03
Mr. m Peoples has opened his ol

Mr.. F. Peoples has opened his of.
flee at 236 Boston Block, where he is
engaged in transactions in all
branches OF real estate, will build,
buy, loan or sell. He solicits your
Patronage, and offers two weeks free
rent on all monthly rentals. (adv)
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03

At the Peoples Barber Shop, 1873
e. 3rd St., you will find the TWIN
CITY STAR and other Negro news.
papers on sale.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03

DON'T FORGET THE VALENTINE
PARTY AT DEARBORN HALL,
FEB. 14TH, By THE LADIES OF
FIDELITY COURT OF cALANTHE
NO. 345. ADMISSION Csc.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03
RAILROAD MEMS REST CLUB.
sos w. Madison st., Chicago, III.

DUO w. Maoison 81, chicago, III.
. Opp. New Northwestern Depot.
Library, Barber Shop, Dining Room.
Check Room and Sleeping apartment.
chas. LytIe Pres. q. T. BIbb, Mgr.
Rich'd Drew Sec. Tel. Franklin 1880
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03
DON'T you KNOW THAT

we publish only signed notices, per-
sonals, advertisements, etc.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03

Mrs. William Smith will have
charge of the Lincoln Day Program
at Zion Baptist Church on Feb. 18th,
(Sunday EVENING" under the auspices
of the Afro-American Federated Wom-
ems Clubs.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03

DON'T FORGET THE VALENTINE
PARTY AT DEARBORN HALL, FEB.
Hath.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03

Lincoln's Day will be observed at
Bethesda Baptist Church, at $3.50 p.
M.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-03
ST. PAUL
ST. PAUL AGENTS.

ST. PAUL AGENTS.
Mr.. w. ]. Utley, Barber, "a e. 9TH ST..
Mr.. Albert Block, Barber, "a e. 9Th St..
Ramsey County Club. Mgrs., 115 E..
3rd Street.
Mr.. e. T. Holmes, Peoples Barber
Shop, 1873 e. 3rd st.
The oasis., 1912-03-16
ACROSS THE BORDER.
MIrror of Events Transplrlng In tho
 Nelghborlng Republic.

loan Ot $Z,UUU,UUU TOT the purpose of relieving the financial stringency in the state treasury. This deter imitation was reached by Governor Victor J. Lizardi after the matter had been discussed in a meeting between the chief executive of the state and the leading bankers and business men of Guanajuato One tender was made by banker present but the governor determin- ed to consider the matter of the terms of the loan and announce them later.
 Mexican Herald: A plan to plnnder the house of Dwight Fur nese on Lake Chapala, was frus- trated by faithful servant accord ing to letter received here from Guadalajara. According to the story a gang of bandits approached the mozo who guards MT. Furness' residence and asked him to join them in footing the place. The mozo agred and fixed on the place and hour of meeting. He then went home and told Mrs. Furness. She telephoned the authorities. When the bandits arrived they were surrounded by police and not one escaped.
 Mexican Herald: Announce ment is made of the appointment of Bernardo Mallen as commercial agent of the department of fomento. Mr. Mallen will study the details of exportation, more especially with regard to tropical products. to enable the government to take the necessary steps to promote this class of business. He will visit all parts of the republic giving grow ers Information as to the markets of She United States and Europe. The department of fomento is plan ming to call a national convention of producers and transportation agents, to discuss matters in this connection. This convention will be attended by representatives of railroad and steamship companies. lt will not be held until the coun. try returns to a normal condition
 Chihuahua Enterprise: For the purpose of distinguishing Rurale rom a civilian, Gen. Pascual Orozco caused to be published dur. Ing the week a notice to the effect that until further notice those persons wearing khaki suits sim. liar n looks to those worn by the hnTales will be subject to arrest and hne It is not known definite. Y Thy this new order of things has come about but it is presumed that 1t is for the real purpose of uelectlng bandits, some of whom wear uniforms identical in material and shape to the Hurdles. Many persons arrived in the city during the past ten days have been held up oy men wearing Khaki un- forms but who are not members of the Hurdles corps, who said that they were in the government ser vice. It is thought that this is the forth. eo'o
 Mexican Herald: The family ot Che Gomez, who arrived in the city yesterday morning from Oa. xaca brought an account of an at. tack by bandits upon the train by which they travalad TLo ..~:
The oasis., 1912-03-16

In Alamos, Sonora, the only place for Americans to put up, is at Al. Lloyd's.
The oasis., 1912-03-16

who demanded that the passengers give up their arms, but no arms were found. The rebels did not molest anybody, but took six car pines belonging to employees of the station and went into the com- pany's store, which is next to the station and demanded three hun dred pesos. The express com pany was robbed of eight hundred pesos, the robbers escaping with their booty. One of the bandits who was arrested at Tierra Blanca, said that he and his companions were Vazquistas. Brigadier Gen. eral Felix Diaz, who was also a passenger by the same train, was not assaulted by the bandits. The Gomez family have arrived in the city for the purpose of laying some claims before the government.
 Mexican Herald: Demanding the return of certain hills in the rich hacienda of Chapingo and also the right to buy land of the ha- Cienda at fixed price, a large de- legation of Indians from the Tex coco district, presented themselves before Subsecretary Manuel Urqui- di, at the department of communi- cations last night. The Indians, were represented by Lie. Eduardo Fuentes who set out that the na- tives had been robbed of the hill property to which they set claim in the time of President Gonzalez and stated that they had original titles, some of them signed by Hernando Cortes himself, which established the fact that they were the rightful owners of the land. He also ex- plained to the subsecretary that Chapingo hacienda, was abou: to be sold and that the Indians wish ed the government to divide the lands among them, giving them the right to purchase at fixed price. MT. Urquidi replied, say ing that he did not know that the hacienda was to be sold but that President Madero was animated by a desire to bring about the division of large holdings of agricultural land and that matter would be presented to the proper authorities for consideration.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-23
Committeeman ON
INSPECTION TOUR

Chairman Melton and his sextette
Of fellow !aborers on the council
committee on grounds and buildings
will. accompanied by the city en-
gineer. take trip OF inspection over
the territory which comes within their
jurisdiction. starting from NE city
hall at 1 o'clock today. They will
go in automobiles, and as the city
will have to pay the damages, the trii
cannot be said to be junketing one,
nor can 1t come under the restrictions
of the Moore ordinance.
In It's inspection the committee will
visit the parks aud the buildings
under its control, so that as matters
relative to their conduct come np, the
members may be able to handle every
phase. vfsaR
One of the important things to be
done will be that of securing quar-
tiers for the school board and it's Of
ficers, who will be ousted from the
city hall within a short while.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-23
ROCKEFELLER HOME
To Be SKYSCRAPER
JOHN d. JR.. BUILDS A PALACE
EIGHT STORIES HIGH FOR
IKE -T'r7a=-.--- t
A RESIDENCE

NEW YORK, Sept 2z.-Sew Yorks
pioneer sky-scraper residence Is just
about to be completed. This first man.
sion of the new "sky line is located
at No, 10 West Fifty-fourth street
and will stand eight stories high. 1t
IS to be the home OF John u. Rookie
teller. Jr. The magnificent palace will
De ready for occupancy Christmas time.
The Young multi-miliionaire has net
revealed all or the new features with
which this huge sandstone castle will
bs equipped. But 1t is known that he
Is constructing upon one section of the
roof an expansive sun parlor.
From this commodious space Mr.
Rockefeller and his friends may literal
~ look down upon all of the elite up
and down Fifth avenue. and along the
arfstocrattc homes OF the cross streets
For the average height or the other
mansions OF the wealthy and socially
Rockefeller castle will stand eight
stories In height. while a glass en-
closed playground upon the rear of
the huge roof really increases the
height by an additional half story
The elevators in this new skyscrapes
will be ample and arranged for most
convenient operation. They will be
built for express service as well az
local use. and will be self operating
The architectural design of the new
Rockefeller mansion is of italian re-
naissance. The effects OF the roof gar
den playground with an ornamental
pergola, are expected to be most inn
posing. On the ground floor will be
Ing into spacious reception room with
an office and breakfast rooms upon
the same landing. The second floor
viii be taken up with the dining draw
will be upon the third floor. with the
owners suite.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-23
HIGH CLASS MUSIC
At THE STATE FAIR
NINE. CALVERT. NOTED PRrNlA
DONNA. TO GIVE DAILY
=,
CONCERTS WEEK OF OCTO-
BIER 7TH.

A most pleasing feature of the stat,
fair. week of October 9Th. will I'M
doubtedly prove TO be Nine. VIII
helmina Wright Calvert. the noted
prima donna. who has appeared In
every large city In the East as
strong card. Most OF her work has
been with choral unions. AS a solofst
she has gained renown, and is sought
for many return engagements,
In speaking OF concert al Exeter
y. H., the News Letter OF that city
says this of Nine. Calvert;
Made Calvert was delightful. A
voice that at times rang out like a
trumpet, at times was as SOFT and
sweet as the middle register of a
Boehm flute. or the high liquid tones
of French horn. Her Aria, "Ritorna
Vincitor." displayed her remarkable
technique and accuracy of information
hut the song that sent its message
straight to our hearts was the famiiia,
air in the Mendelssohn motel"
Nine. Calvert will sing in conjunc-
ton with the Mace Gay band, ir
concerts in the exposition hall at the
fair every day from IL A. NJ. to 1870
+. NJ.
After that she will appear in the
grandstand, accompanied by Harrs
Henry, who achieved note here last
year as the man who sings to bea'
the band
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-23
MARKETS PIVOT ON
WEATHER CHANGES
CAR SHORTAGE is A DRAWBACK
AND OCEAN RATES ALMOST
:
PROHIBTrINE.

CHICAGO. Sept 22-The grain
markets on the board of trade are
more likely 10 continue to pivot on
the weather changes than on any
other influence to come to the front.
The present weather will doubtless
curtail the movement of all grai2s for
a week or more. although there may
possibly be enough wheat. corn and
oats at the railway stations through
out the grain belt to make Il good
showing at primary or distributing
points.
In addition 10 the car shortage as
A drawback to the farmers getting
their money readily, the exporters are
face to face with Il scarcity of ocean
tonnage and ocean rates are almost
prohibitive. 1t was said few weeks
ago that the railways Of the spring
wheat country, as well as those of the
corn belt. would have ample empty
ears with which 10 transport the grain,
but il now transpires that the carriers
cannot even take care of the wheat
offering. with a three billion hushel
corn crop soon 10 come. The oats
crop IL also "A big one.
Those who have accumulated line
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-23

and gave tests to the trucks pulling
power. Many sharp grades had to be
climbed in reaching Clinton, Iowa
The journey across Iowa by way OF
Boone and Arion was accompanied by
many thrilling experiences with
bridges. which were the weakest in
any state traversed Several gave
way, and in three days at least 500
were inspected by the crew 100 were
replanked. hraeed or given other at
Itention
Conditions in Nebraska were ideal
by comparison with what the truck
had just pulled through. the roads
being better and the bridges stronger,
Most Of the way across the State the
crew were guests of various road
boosting associations.
In Sea Of Alkali Mad
Near Sterling, Colo. the vehicle
was engulfed In sea Of alkali mud
when the huge irrigation canal in that
section of the country overfiowed,
Trapped for twenty-seven hours, tho
crew were without food and cut off
from communication with the world.
Even worse experiences were the
almost uaiIS program .dcTOsS. WyQffl-
ing. which proved by far the most
difficult in negotiating. In eight days
there We're ten cloudbursts In one
section and the roads at best were
merely trails too narrow for the
truck. There were some gullies as
deep as fourteen feet. which tho
truck was forced to cross. At times
one hundred miles from habitation,
the crew encountered roads sub
merged under two feet of water. On
the way TO Rock Springs the drivers
were forced to build dam TO keep
back the rush OF water. and ended
their vivid experiences in the State
of Wyoming by reseuing a touring
party and Il stranded motorcyelist,
marooned on an alkali fiat.
The rest of the way To the coast
Ivy way Of Utah, Idaho and Nevada
was a journey for the most part OK er
narrow cliff side roads and mountain
passes that compelled many stiff
climbs, particularly in Nevada. From
Carson CITY across California the
roads were better. being down grade
a considerable part OF the way.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-23
PRINCES AFTER
TITLE FOR FAME

NEW YORK. Sept 22.-The most
open question in prize ring affairs Just
now Ia the middleweight title. but
during tho present week the middle
may be cleared q little, since number
OF aspirants 10 middieweight honors
are to meet at Madison Square Garden
tomorrow night and at st. Nicholas
Rink ON MedneHda& niGht----------.
Probably the best out Of the series
will be between Eddie McGoordy. who
IL conceded to he among the beJ In isis
country and Jack Harrison. cham
pion OF England. at the Garden tomor-
row night Incidentally. Mike" Glib
bons and TON" Maloney. also seekers
after the middleweight title. will hook
up Tor ten rounds al the same time
Billy Papke, who was the logical sue
cessor to stanley Ketchell. after the
great little champion was killed has
not framed up TO schampionship proper
tion, despite the fact that ne at one
time detected ketchelL Papke IL ex-
tremely anxious to convince fight fans.
however. that he still IL the Illinois
Thunderboit" and he Will try to prove
IL In q ten round bout with lack Dem
ming. the West Al1e boxer, II the rink
9WednsSdA H(1(( s5s ~. s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-23

of Washington. ID. c., and son of
a former member of the firm of Ar
mold, Constable & Co. He had been
married twice before. He was fifty
years old when ne married the second
time. lhis bride being Mrs. Sarah
Annie Kip. of New York, who died in
1910. Their weddiag at St. George $
church. London, in 1895. was So
ciety event.
In the divorce proceedings. Mrs.
Freeman stated that Baker had an in
come Of $4,000 year, but that she
did not wish any alimony. Detailing
the events OF their brief honeymoon.
she said his acts of cruelty and abuse
began Immediately after their depar-
ture for a European tour the day
after the wedding.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-23
GOVERNOR AFTER
RAGING GAMBLERS
TROUBLE EXPECTED TO-DAY At
HAvRE DE GRACE TRACK.
J. i
MAY BE ARRESTS.

BALTIMORE, MD. Sept. 22.-Goy-
ernor Goldsborough is on hi. way TO
this city tonight from his country home
at Cambridge, to direct the tight
against gambling at the Havre De
Grace race track. Orders 'ilve been
issued by Attorney General Edgar Al
Zen Poe, that all bookmakers and Others
caught gambling at the track tomor-
row be arrested. Deputy sheriff. Of
Hartford county. have been ordered 10
the track. and States Attorney SITTER.
of that county, will prosecute all the
arrested men.
President Mitchell. of the racing as
sociation, refused to say whether the
meeting would be continued tomorrow,
but there is little doubt among rae
ing men that an attempt to proceed
with the card will be made. Book
makers and track followers generally
take a~;loomy view of the situation.
but Stevenson A. williams, attorney
for the racing commission. takes Is-
sue with the attorney general, and
declares the commission is legally con-
stituted and that the association ear
continue its meeting under the pro-
lection of the law,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-23
COOL WEATHER is
WEEKS FORECAST

WASHINGTON. Sept. 22.-The
general distribution OF atmospheric
pressure over the North American
continent, and the adjacent oceans Is
such as to indicate cool weather the
coming week in all parts of the coun-
try, except the Pacific States
Frosts are probable in the plains
States, the upper Mississippi Valley,
and sthence Eastward along ithe
Northern border
There will be rains Monday ard
probably Tuesday in the Eastern and
Southeastern States followed ~ gen
orally fair weather in these districts
until near the close ofrthe week
Elsewhere the weather will be gen.
orally fair during the next several
days.
The next disturbance Of importance
to cross the country will app gar in the
Far West Thursday or Friday, and
prevail over the middle West near
the close of the week: this distur-
hanoe will be followed BY decidedly
colder weather.