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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08
SIXTH ANNIVERSARY OF
PHILADELPHIA PYTHIANS.
Subordinate Lodges Make Fine Show
ina-chanceIlor Collier In Command.

Philadelphia.-Th subordinate lodges
Of Knights of Pythias recently cele-
brated their sixth anniversary with
sermon at the Varick Memorial church.
The lodges were in command of Grand
Chancellor B. G. Collier and made
magnificent showing.
The order formed at the Masonic
temple on Locust street and marched
with the Second regiment, under the
command of Colonel II. G. Scroggins,
and, headed by the famous Elks' band,
proceeded out Of Locust street to Broad
with the Second Regimental band of
Knights of Pythias following, with
700 knights neatly attired with Prince
Albert coats and silk hats.
When the procession stretched out
on Broad street it reached from Locust
to Fitzwater, and, with drums beating,
flags and banners flying. it was con-
ceded that it was one Of the greatest
demonstrations of colored men ever
witnessed in the city. The line was
perfect, and the conduct Of the mem
bers was in keeping with the the or
der Here six years ago this organiza-
ton was practically unknown, but un-
der the matchless leadership Of Grand
Chancellor B. G.. Collier it has pro-
crossed to the front rank Of fraternal
organizations.
The pet feature Of this organization,
of which it boasts, Is its endowment
department.. created through the ef-
forts of the grand chancellor in 1910,
during which time the fund of that de-
partment has amounted to $18,3S5,
and since July, 1911, it has paid out
Sc, 1850 in death claims to windows and
orphans ranging from $50 to $500. Ar
rangements are being made for the
next grand lodge session, which will
convene in this city on the fourth
Tuesday in July.
1t is expected that the demonstration
of the grand lodge on the oath OF July
will eclipse that Of previous demon
strations. The First and Second regi'
ments will give dress parade In the
afternoon of the oath at Washington
park, Philadelphia, and an exhibition
drill in the evening. The program rem
dered at the recent celebration was ad
mirably arranged, and the dignitaries
of the order were in evidence Sir E.
J. Waring. master of ceremonies, &C
Quilted himself nobly.
The climax came when Sir N. l.
Young pictured the grand chancellor ir
his magnificept address in q manner
that made the grand chancellor con
cede that he had raised the fence too
high. The address of the grand chan
cellor on the order was timely and t.
the point. The annual address wa
delivered by the Rev. q. w. Gaines
who paid a glowing tribute to tn
members and officials Of the order.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08
HOWARD COL0RED ORPHAN
ASYLUM CHANGES NAME.

BY decision rendered by the su-
preme court the Brooklyn Howard Col.
ored Orphan asylum. which recently
moved from Brooklyn to Kings Park.
will be known henceforth as the How
ard Orphanage and Industrial Train
ing School Of Kings Park, N. Y.
In It's new surroundings the school II
provided with opportunity for vast
Improvement 1t is in need, however,
of n school building, hospital and chap
el. nn administration building and a
building and equipment for industrial
training.
TO supplement the various trades
taught the boys and girls 1t Is proposed
to install cement block making plant.
which will enable the institution to
provide material for new cottages and
other structures necessary to meet In
creasing demands for the housing Of
hundreds who seek admission.
The amount required to carry on
these improvements Is 100000. When
they get half that amount. however,
the authorities announce that they can
gradually complete the work. The in.
stitution has abundant acreage,
splendid outfit Of farm buildings and
farming appliances and fine stock Of
horses and cattle.
The water is pumped from a well
$50 feet deep. and the cottages are
homes of comfort. But, as stated. the
schoolrooms. hospital and rooms for
Industrial training are simply make
shifts where the best results are imros
sible. The rooms are altogether too
small to carry on the work of the in.
stitution.
The institution Is ably conducted by
the Rev. James Fl. Gordon as superin-
tendent, with a board of managers Of
which the well known Robert N. Whit
ing Is chairman The orphanage Is
supported In the main by voluntary
contributions from the churches of
both races In Greater New York.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08
WESTERN UNIVERSITY SUMMER
SCHOOL.

Western University, Quindaro, Kan
sas, is to operate a Summer School,
this summer beginning June 10th,
Just after Commencement, and run
ming six weeks, or until July 18th.
The Industries, Manual Training,
Pedagogy, Psychology and a Special
Course in instrumental and Public
School Music will be given by a
selected Faculty. Special lecturers
like DR.. L. B. Moore, of Howard uni
versity and Prof. G. N. Grisham, OF
Kansas City, will be heard from time
to time. The Indications are that the
attendance will be large from Mis-
souri,, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Ar
kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and adjoin-
ing states. The location Of Western
University is one surprising beauty,
and President Healing proposes to
look after the Social as well as the
Scholastic features Of the Session.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08
Success Of Or, ". D. ChappeIIe
at Allen University.
ALWAYS ON SIDE OF TRUTH
Selection of College President and
Jealous Worker For the Advance
nent Of the Race For High Official
Position In A. M e Church Meets
With Popular Approval.
By GEORGE FRANCIS KING.

Columbia, s. C.-Because Of the sub
stantial achievements for the Metho-
dist Episcopal church made by the
Rev. DR.. w. D. Chappelle, A. NJ, pres
ident of Allen university, Afro-Ameri-
cans in this section are proud of his re-
cent election to the bishopric. He was
born Of slave parents in Fairfield cOun-
ty, S. c., in 1857.
He received his early education in
the Fairfield Normal institute. The
narration Of his life, especially at this
time, shows his native ability to stand
hard knocks and win out. His first
public work was teaching in the rural
district, which he did from 1880 to
1882. The zeal to accomplish results
for the spiritual and material uplift Of
his race led him to the ministry, which
caused him to intelligently prepare
himself for the great work.
He entered Allen university and
graduated with honors in the year
1887. Upon graduating he rapidly
grew into prominence and filed num-
ber of important positions in the
church. For eleven years he served as
presiding elder and general officer OF
the church for eight years. AS secre'
tary of the Sunday School union he has
been a potent factor in this branch OF
the noted activities Of this able reli'
gious agency.
As a legislator he is conservative
forceful and a mighty leaven In the
general conference, of which he has
been a member consecutively since
1888. DR.. Chappelle is now completing
a remarkable six years as president OF
Allen university, having served two
years before he went to Nashville
Tenn, as the head of the Sunday
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08
CONCORD HOLDS REUNION.
Increase In All Departments Of Flour
ishing Brooklyn Church.

ishing Brooklyn Church.
At the annual reunion of the Con
cord Baptist church. in Brooklyn. held
the last week in May. the trustees re-
port. read by Secretary Graham Fl.
Carter, showed receipts Of $1O.O70 for
the fiscal year. Rev. DR.. william M.
Moss, pastor of the church. has done
great work during his pastorate OF not
quite two years.
The membership has been largely in.
creased. and all departments Of the
church are in fourishing condition.
DR.. Moss Is an alumnus Of the Virginia
Union university and has been In the
ministry for over twenty-one years.
He Is an eloquent preacher, safe lead
er and successful pastor.
The Sunday school Is graded into
eight departments and has a member
ship of over 500. N. B. Dodson, the
general superintendent. was elected In
October, 1892 The teachers training
department is conducted by Mrs. X. +.
Hamlin. general secretary. The re-
ceipts for the fiscal year outside or
voluntary contributions for various
PURPOSES amounted to more than $500.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08

School union. He is an ardent advo-
cate Of high education, to which he
has given much time.
The students Of Allen university idol
ize him, and unanimously they prefer
him to remain as their president, but
the members of the church in this
state and the church in general feel
that he is needed on the bench as one
Of the leaders of the church because
Of his excellent contribution to the
success of the church and loyalty to
his principles. He is honest, frank
and brimful Of courage and has al
ways stood for Christian manhood,
free speech and equal opportunity in
the church.
He is a unique character in the con-
nection and is often opposed because
Of his native aggressiveness, but he is
always found on the side of right in a
fight and never retreats; hence he is
popular with the masses.
In q recent article he assailed the
method Of allowing men to enter the
ministry of the church by lowering the
bars and not coming up to the re-
Quirements of the church, causing the
serious condition Of the prepared
young men to turn their backs on the
ministry in many conferences. Be
cause of the article referred to there
were those who said that DR.. Chap
pelle ought to keep quiet If he wanted
to be elected bishop. But DR.. Chap
pelle said that he would rather be
right and at ease with his conscience
by doing the great work which God
has committed to him than to be elect
ed bishop Of the A. NJ. e. church.
1--WE believe" said this minister.
that the ministers Of our church have
outgrown that narrow and contracted
idea that because man speaks out
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08
PEREGRlN0 AS LIBERAT0R.
Secretary For Rhodesian Affairs lauds
Work of Cape Town Editor.

Secretary For Rhodesian Anairs Iauos
Work Of Cape Town Editor.
Cape Town. South Africa.-Mr. r. q.
8. Peregrino. editor of the Cape Town
South Africa Spectator. is doing
splendid work in South Africa. both as
q Journalist and as the accredited rep
fesentative Of King Lewanika OF the
powerful Barolong tribe. 1t was at the
suggestion of Mr.. Peregrino that slav.
cry was abolished in Barotseland a
few years ago. The following letter
will show in what esteem Mr.. Pere-
grino is held by British government Of.
ficials In South Africa:
Lealui. South Africa.
Dear Mr. Peregrino-I cannot allow you
to depart without placing on record the
many high services you have rendered the
cause of progress and liberty In the Ba-
rotse valley. You arrived here at time
when this administration was graphing
with a very difficult and delicate problem
and wherein the paramount chief and tho
Barotse national council were antagonis-
tic and by throwing the weight OF your
presence thus early won the day Tor Io-
erty and civilization.
You may not possibly appreciate the
value of the great service you have rem
dered to the cause of humanity. but feel
sure that one day the Barotse nation will
rise up and thank you therefor. I am.
very faithfully, yours.
THOMAS v. wORTHINGToN.
Secretary For Native Affairs. Northwest
Rhodesia.
This is indeed high praise and worth,
fly bestowed Mr.. Peregrino is native
African. a full black born at Accra. on
the Gold Coast. and he Is capable OF
matching intellect with any man OF
his age and inches. whether on the ros
trum or In the subtle art Of diplomacy.
He Is now MAY. 1922 on a diplomatic
mission for King Lewanika at Mafe,
king. s. A.
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for the truth and for the poor minis
ters of the church he must be hu-
inflated and kept in the rear. We be-
Meve that the time has come when
men everywhere are seeking for the
truth, for in righteousness has God
laid the foundation of the church and
has ordained that truthful and honest
men shall manage his Zion
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08
WISHES OF PRESIDENT TAFT
Root May Be Permanent and Tempo
rary Chairman.

Washington, June 6.-Senator Elihu
Root will be the permanent chairman
of the Chicago convention, as well as
the temporary chairman, IL President
Taft's wishes prevail, This fact came
out after Senator Root had called on
the president by invitation and Mr..
Taft had made known his wishes in
the matter.
The temporary chairman will be re-
ported to the convention by the ma
tional committee. subject to the ap-
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08
Major cunnineh hams Work Appreciated

Major cunninsham's Work Appreciated
The colored people Of Cadiz. o.. were
quick to recognize the efficient services
Of Major David Cunningham. member
of the Ohio state constitutional con-
vention. in his contention to have the
word white" stricken from the new
constitution. which will come up for
adoption at the fall election this year.
Major Cunningham is believer In
equal rights and justice for all citizens
without regard to race. color or creed.
His success in the convention Is the
success Of all Americans who believe
in justice and equality according to
law. Hon. Harry c. Smith also de
serves much credit for the part which
he has taken in co-operat ting with Major
Cunningham In matters of legislation
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08
Biennial Meeting of Odd Fellows.

The members Of various lodges Of the
Grand United Order Of Odd Fellows
are selecting their delegates to the ses-
sion of the biennial movable commit
tee of the order. which takes place in
Atlanta in September. From present
indications Ben Davis. editor of the
Atlanta independent. will be elected
grand master Grand Secretary james
F. Needham will be opposed for re-
election by Past Grand Master Will
liam l.. Houston. julius G. johnson
of Baltimore has many assurances
from various sections Of the country
IF support in his campaign for re-eIec
ion as grand traasnrar
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08

proval of the convention. The perma-
nent chairman will be reported by the
committee on permanent organization,
made up of one member from each
state and territory, reported from the
floor of the convention, following the
temporary organization. The wishes
Of the candidate for president usually
are considered by the convention.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08
Odd Fellows Prepare For Future Work

Pittsburgh Odd Fellows have begun
active preparation for the annual ser
mon to the fraternity, which will be
held in Wheeling. w Va. in May, and
field day exercises, which will occur
at Rock Springs park in June. and the
trip to Atlanta. Ga. in September.
Colonel John w Anderson has recent
" named his official staff for the en-
suing year
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08
Brooklyn Woman Leaves $4,000 Estate

Brooklyn Woman Leaves $1u,0Uo Estate
The will Of Mrs. Anna M. Fisher.
who was buried from the Sloan Pres
byterian church In Brooklyn on Sun.
day. Oct. 20, was filed for probate on
Tuesday, Oct 81. Mrs. Fisher left an
estate valued at $7O,0oO She was one
of the wealthiest colored women In
Brooklyn Mr.. Francis II. Gilbert. who
is the register for the National Negro
Business league is the executor Of the
estate. which consists principally Of
bonds and mortgages except the house
in which she lived. Mrs. Fisher was
ninety three years Of age.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08

Jealous Women Aid Race Organization
The Brooklyn committee Of women
which had charge of the recent cam
paign to raise $l00 for the National
Association For the Advancement OF
Colored People reports receipts amount-
ing to $127.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08
Maruaret Sanaster Dead.

Newark, N. j., June 6.-Mrs. Mar.
garet e. Sangster, author, editor and
poet, for years distinguished con-
tributor to the World of Letters, died
at her home in Maplewood.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08
Zion Churchnen to Meet In Salisbury.

The annual meeting OF the Wash
ington and Philadelphia conference Of
the A. NJ. f. Zion church will be held
In Salisbury. Md. beginning on We'd
nesday. June ~. Bishop Alexander
Walters will he In charge.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08
Snug Sum For Atlanta Baptist College.

Notwithstanding the prevailing high
price of food. clothing and fuel. the
colored people raised the neat sum Of
$4,000 for the Atlanta Baptist college
within the past year and half. The
school freely recognizes the merits Of
Afro Americans in every department
Of its work There is no subterfuge or
red tape about its willingness to give
the race a square deal.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08
FLAG READY FOR
ODD FELLOWS
National Emblem the Gift Of
General Forrest.
MADE FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE.
Loyal Devotee Of Time Honored Fra
ternity christens Trophy at Big So
ciai Function Before Sending It to
New Temple In Atianta-Johnson on
Speaking Tour.

Speaking Tour.
Washington.-A large and beautiful
American flag. 20 by 10 feet. will bs
unfurled from the fagpole of the new
100000 Odd Fellows temple in At
lanta. Ga. on the day set for the
opening Of the session Of the biennial
movable committee in September. 10
will thereafter continue to adorn that
historical structure as permanent
patriotic decoration.
The flag is made Of the finest bunt-
ing and manufactured expressly for
the purpose mentioned. 1t Is to be the
gift Of General Henry Forrest Of
Washington. a prominent member Of
the Grand United Order of Odd Fel-
lows. He enjoys nation wide repu-
tation as a philanthropist and public
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08
Afro.Amsriean Land HoIdinas.

In Macon county. Ala, the colored
people own 81. $50 acres OF land; In
Liberty county. Ca. the race owns
5,O4S acres, and in Louisa county. Va,
63. .26S acres In farm and timber land.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08

The Twin City Star Cost less than
any other local Negro paper. Then,
spend your money as you like. Each
issue speaks for its self.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-06-08

EvERYBoDY'S DOING iT NOW.
Buying at Pearce's, 407 NlcoIiet.
REMOVAL SALE. REDUCED
PRICES.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-11-02
CHARLEY TAYLOR OFF TO VALDEZ

Charley Taylor left: for Valdez via Ruby and Fairbanks last Monday morn ing. MT. Taylor travelled with Thomas Newland. He has been supoenaed in connection with the Washington Alaska bank trials, and must reach Valdez the first week in December.
 When MT. Taylor's attendance at the district court is no longer required, he intends to continue on to the Outside, where he will spend a brief vacation with his family, He will re- turn to Iditarod over the ice, and may be back before February l.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-11-02
LATE NEWS OF RUBY

They have Doe" Madden at Ruby.
 Si Simonson reports that party which he met on the Novi had travelled up that stream for over 275 miles.
 Fred Tyrrell, the N. N. transporta- tion agent, has gone Outside for the winter.
 Capt. Lamont, of the Martha Glow. is wintering at Ruby
 Joe Nee has arrived from Fairbanks.
 R. M. Courtnay, formerly of Chata. nika, has joined the staff of the Ruby Commercial Company.
 The Postmaster General has desig- hated Ruby as money order office.
 Ruby's public school opened October :. Miss Cecelia Stroup, formerly of Fairbanks, is the principal.
 The Alaska road commission has allotted s16,oo0 for the Road from Ruby to Long creek.
 A recent cleanup on Bear Pup is said to have netted s8,SSO as the result of a 10-day run.
 Joe Eglar, of Hot Springs, has been visiting Ruby,
 Several substantial buildings are now going up at Discovery, Long creek.
 Bill Amalong is hauling logs at Dis covery.
 At a dance in aid of the public school the sum of s2oS was cleared after paying all expenses.
 Charley Hoxie has purchased 8 lot on Third avenue for home site.
 MT. and Mrs. Robt Graham have
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-11-02

Several who left last week ostensi- ply for Seward are believed to be headed for the South Fork. Charley Knell is also thinking of taking a run over to size up the district.
 The point on the South Fork where the prospecting is being done is probably that part of the Alaska range between the Kusko- kwim and the head of tke Skwenyna river, which region has been visited often by prospeclors from Cook inlet, the Yentna, etc., and is be- iieved to offer much promise.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-11-02
THE ECREEKS

Ben Cedermaln has made many im- provements in his house on Flat creek. He has added bathroom and built a new cache. Ben has been doing much hunting of late, and has well-stocked larder.
 Dave Stranberg is moving his house at the Forks of Flat to Otter creek, where he will work lay next season.
 Deputy Marshal Tom Howell took Mrs Price and Mrs. 3ain for sled I, idle up Flat creek as far as the dredee last Sunday. Henry Weir was out on the creeks hunting Sunday.
 Mrs. Korking and Mrs. Ostrom have closed down their mess-house on Otter for the season. They will reopen next spring.
 Grant Murdock has taken over the Hagan & Britt cabin, about mile up Flat creek. He is fixing it up for the winter.
 The Yukon Gold Company have started the construction of a ditch alongside the Marietta benches. It is presumed they are going to work the ground by the old method. They have had about 10 men employed on the ditch.
 Mir. and Mrs. Eilroy have bought the Longden cabin, near the Marietta and have had it repapered and deco rated. Henry Schneider of Iditarod had charge of the work.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-11-02
SEVERAL LOST PEOPLE

Miss lola Kate Kepler, of East Sound San Juan county, Washington, is ask : ing for her brother, James B. Kepler, who last wrote from Tanana in August, 1909, saying that he was starting for lditarod. The directory gives James kepler, prospector, and if he is still in the camp, friends will confer a service by calling his attention to this notice.
 Ed Fredlund, of Solid, Mont, is in- quiring for his brother, Albert J. Fred lund, from whom he has not heard for over four years.
 Mrs. Martin Larson, of 639 South Third street. Rockford, H., is asking for her husband, Martin Larson. She sayd that she does not know whether
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-11-02
ABE WEISS BUYS
 OUT N. \. JAFFE

One of the most important business deals put through in this camp was consummated last week when A. J. Abel Weiss purchased the stock-n- trade anl goodwill of N. N. Jaffe for s2O, ,0OO.
 MT. Weiss, came to Alaska in 1904. when he started in business at Fair banks as cigar merchant. He opened up in very small way, indeed, but by careful attention to business and uni form courtesy he soon built up a nice connection, and began to forge ahead. In 1910 Mr. Weiss joined in the stampede to the Iditarod, but early finding an opportunity to dispose of his stock, he sold out and went Outside. When he returned, it was with fine line of mems clothing and furnishings, and he established himself at Flat City, where he was successful from the start His reputation for fair dealing soon be- came known on the creeks, with the result that he soon controlled a great percentage of the creek trade. Now he has bought out his most important competitor and has one of the largest stocks of mems wearing apparel in Alaska.
 MT. Weiss success is good indica- tion of what cen be accom- mplished in few years in Alaska by young busi- ness man who sets himself out to please his patrons, treat every body with cour. tesy, and run one-prce store. From little cigar stand to S2O.O0O-deal in few years is not bad. Abe is very