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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03

ter, lodge and Office rooms. 1t will be
Of brick and stone, with all steel frame
work.
Mr.. Pittman's work in this section Of
the country will necessitate himself
and family taking up residence in this
section for the time being. Mr.. Pitt
man was one Of the leading spirits In
the upbuilding of Paramount Heights,
a Washington suburb, where he and
other prominent Washingtonians made
their homes.
Although Mr.. Pittman's native home
Is Montgomery, Ala, he has resided In
Washington for a number Of years.
His present residence at $500 Roseland
avenue, Dallas. Tex, is graced by
Mrs. Pittman and three children.
Mrs. Pittman before her marriage
was Miss Portia Washington, daugh-
ter of DR.. Booker T. Washington. She
Is an accomplished pianist, having
studied at the New England Conserva-
tory of Music. Mrs. Pittman also
studied music for several years In Eu-
rope.
Notwithstanding her many home du-
ties she still finds time to devote to
the study Of music and giving instruc'
tons to many pupils. The people in
the vicinity Of her new temporary
home will find in Mrs. Pittman an en-
ergetic woman, thoroughly interested
In the advancement Of the race along
all lines.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03
THE SITUATION IN CUBA.
Relation Between the Races Said Not
to Be Serious.

utStoetS" SSe"SSu noSOo SotS WV
to Be Serious.
Lista, Havana, Cuba.-There Is no
marked outward appearance of an
estrangement between the races here.
The majority Of white Cubans have
African blood In their veins, and
President Gomez Is one Of them. Ev'
erybody who knows Cuban history
knows that all who have eyes can see
that the cry Of white supremacy does
not amount to much. Estinoz had
more ignorant Jamaicans and Haitians
among his followers In the recent up
rising than Cubans.
White men are investing In Cuban
land as though Santiago province did
not exist. They know the value Of
the Plat amendment to Cuba's consti-
tuition, and the power Of your Uncle
Samuel's government Cuba Is des-
tined to become an American protecto-
rate II 1t is not actually annexed. The
Latins cannot govern In the advanced;
modern way until they have been
thoroughly untaught the misgoverning
methods Of the Spaniard.
w. e. Gillespie, Sta. f, r. f. d. No.
2, Minneapolis, Mimi, after bidding
Mr.. and Mrs. A. f. Herndon, his sis
ter, goodby and bon voyage aboard the
Carpathla, took ship for Havana to see
Cuba during the rainy season. with r.
M. r. Nelson Of Lista, Havana, Cuba.
He arrived June 10 and left Havana
July 7, after having travelled more
days In Cuba seeking knowledge as q
planter and investor than any colored
man from the United States.
From his report 1t is predicted that
when Mr.. Herndon, who is president
Of the Atlantic Mutual Insurance com.
many, Atlanta, Ga, returns from his
three months European tour In Sep
TENDER, there will be formed by him
self, Mr.. Gillespie and several other
well to do Negroes company to take
up some Of the large tracts Mr.. Nelson
showed In Pinar del Rio
Mr.. Gillespie said If the married Ne
groes who are treated as brutes in the
south would visit Cuba they could see
enough If they locked to convince
them that Cuba Is teeming with op-
portunides which will enrich the In
vastnr and the husbandman.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03
Public Reception For Supreme Chan.
eeIlor In Oakland Auu. IL.

The Oakland (Cal) Sunshine has
done the lions share in giving publict
~ to the public reception to be giyer
at Germania hall, in Oakland. on Mon
day evening. Aug. II, in honor Of Sill
8. N. Green Of New Orleans. Mr.
Green is the supreme chancellor of tie
Knights Of Pythias. North and South
America and the four other continents
and is everywhere held in high esteem
by the members Of the order.
He is delegate to the grand lodge OF
California, Marshal Neil lodge, No. 4,
and Pride Of the West lodge. No. 7
The occasion promises to be one OF
much interest and benefit to the order
in that section. Preparations for the
accommodation of many visitors have
been made. The reception will be free
to all.
The committee having charge of the
affair is composed Of J. e. Rivers
chairman; Joseph r. Heairelson, A. B
Martin, L. F. Marsh. 8. e. Young, w
w. Anderson, e. W. Levy. G. L. Scott
and w. w. Dewson, secretary.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03
EDUCATORS AND BUSINESS
MEN TO HOLD CHAUTAU0UA
Central Kentucky Organization Meets
In Georgetown Aug. 4.

Georgetown, Ky.-The second annual
meeting of the Central Kentucky
Chautauqua company will be held here
for one week, beginning on Sunday.
Aug. 4. This will be the principal
event for the mouth among the bust
ness and professional people OF this
community. The local committee on
entertainment has completed arrange
ments to care for large number Of
delegates and visitors.
The meeting is designed to bring to-
gether for mutual interchange Of
views, ideas and methods Of work
those members Of the race engaged in
business and the professions. 1t is to
see to what extent progress has been
made along the various lines Of indus
try that the officers of the company are
urging large attendance at the COM
ing meeting.
The question of patronizing our bust
ness and professional concerns will re-
ceive considerable attention from those
who will read papers and take part in
the discussions at the various sessions.
The promoters Of the association be-
lieve that to show the real effort and
achievements Of the race in business,
intelligence and worth to be stronger
argument in favor of full manhood
rights than mere oratory or adopting
lengthy resolutions which cannot be
made effective.
The company is differed by persons
Of known ability and who have the
confidence and respect Of the people.
They are: President, T. L. Ballou,
A. B. d. D.; vice president, Rev. F.
Fielding; secretary, 8. p. Savage; as
sistant, Miss M. Carter; correspondent,
Rev. w. G. Oster, A. NJ; treasurer, n.
@. Finsley, M. d.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03
READY FOR ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE BUSINESS LEAGUE.
Effort to Make Chicago Asssmblass
Greatest In Organizations History.

The thirteenth annual meeting Of
the National Business league will be
held In Chicago Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, Aug. Fl. % and %. The
local Negro Business league Of Chi.
cago has secured the Seventh regiment
armory for the sessions.
Delegates intending to be present
should as early as practicable notify
w. d. Neighbors, secretary Chicago
Negro Business league. 8517 State
street. Chicago, Of such intention, so
that proper accommodations may be
reserved. Last year nearly every state
In the Union was represented at the
annual meeting held in Little Rock.
Officers of the organization are now
earnestly at work to secure at Chicago
an even larger gathering.
The Little Rock meeting set q high
standard In point Of attendance. at
Effectiveness Of program and hospitality
of its citizens, but the Chicago league
Is striving to have the coming meeting
surpass all previous ones. The Chicago
chamber Of commerce Joined with the
local Negro Business league in invit-
ing the national organization to meet
in Chicago and is cooperating to well
come and entertain those who may at
tend.
Very low reduced rates will be offer
ed from all parts Of the country and
especially from the south to the meet
ing. Local leagues are urged to elect
delegates at once. Experience has
shown that the railroad authorities IN
every section Of the country are willing
to arrange for special Pullman or tour
list car parties. 1t is earnestly desired
that plans for such parties be arranged
for as early as practicable.
Some Of the strongest men and wo-
men Of the race will be present and
speak These gatherings annually bring
together a group Of hopeful. energetic.
aspiring and successful men and wo-
men who are doing their part Of the
worlds work Sessions Of the follow
ing affiliated organizations will be held
at the same time: The National Negro
Bankers association. the National Ne.
gro Funeral Directors association. the
National Negro Press association and
the National Negro Bar associations
group Of the strongest orga Mutations In
the country among the Negro people
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03
"Dr." Ike Stephenson.

The venerable and wealthy senator
from Wisconsin has always been cali
ed Uncle Ike" But we will have to
revise the title and call him DIR" 1t
came about this way: "Uncle Ike" told
newspaper man that man was
very much like a horse and what was
good for horse when sick was good
for man. He also said that a simple
little thing he had been using for thir-
ty-nlne years had preserved his health
More than that. he said that he had a
good remedy for deafness. The news
paper man printed the story. and I'm
Gle Ike" now receives scores Of letters
every day asking him for his reme-
dies.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03
THRIFTY BUSINESS TOWN.
What Afro Americans Are Doing In
!. New Rochelle, N. Y.

Wnat ANNOUNCEMENTS Aro Ooih9 III
! New Rochelle, N. Y.
Always progressive and enterprising,
the colored people Of New Rochelle, N.
Y, have forged ahead along many lines
Of industry within the past ten years.
There has been recently opened fine
summer gardens on Brook street, ad
Joining League hall. ..a
The gardens are equipped with all
the latest devices such as are used in
up to date amusement parks. There is
also an open air theater, where refined
vaudeville shows are given by profess
sional talent. =
The liberal patronage which these
enterprises are receiving from our peo-
pie indicates growth in unity and race
pride among us. Let business men con-
duct their establishments with an eye
single to the interests of their patrons
as well as profit to themselves, and
there will be fewer failures for want
Of proper support.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03

institution, and 1t is pointed out as
one Of the conspicuous "show places
of the town. Freedman's hospital Is a
government institutional bureau of
the department Of the interior-and is
supported by direct appropriations by
congress. Its privileges are therefore
open to all the people, but its func-
lions are for the most part to ad
minister to the needs of sick and in
jured persons Of the Negro race.
Patients admitted to the hospital are
classed under two heads United States
and the District of Columbia. Nearly
5000 were received during the past
year. In the surgical division 1,767
operations were performed, an in
crease of 2S5 over the previous year.
The death rate of SO is regarded as
very low for hospital of this kind,
where many emergency cases are reg.
istered. In the outdoor department
1850 persons were treated, an increase
Of 292 over last year. There were r.
712 prescriptions compounded, and the
emergency cases numbered 9S3.
OF the $500 patients treated during
the year 1882 we're residents of the
District and lob were from the
states. This illustrates the area cover
ed by this great institution and the
manifold benefits distributed by it.
High and commanding fine view Of
the city, the hospital occupies one OF
the prettiest and most healthful spots
to be found anywhere. ST..
DR.. William A. Warfield, the alert
and ever progressive surgeon in chief.
has asked for an appropriation Of $780,
600 for such building, and 1t is likely
to be provided for at the next session
Of congress. The acquisition Of the
Nurses home is one of DR.. Warfeld's
proudest achievements, as he values
the nurse training department as one
Of the truly great features of the hos
pital service. This year there were
forty-two women In the school for
nurses.
DR.. William A. Warfield has been
surgeon in chief Of Freedmen's hospi-
tai since 1901, rising steadily by meri-
torious service from inferno, first as
sistant and second assistant surgeon
He Is "self made man. in the truest
sense Of the term. He is native Of
Montgomery county, Md. He started
his early labors as farmers boy.
working for Is cents per day.
DR.. Warfield is surrounded by an un-
usually competent, faithful and loyal
corps of assistants. and his consulting
star embraces long list Of the ablest
physicians and surgeons of both races
in the country. They handle every
conceivable type Of medical and sur
gical cases. and in the hospital are per
formed some Of the most intricate and
difacult oDerations known to surgical
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03
aisnniaI Msstina of Odd EslIows.

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
Il. Needham will be opposed for re-
election by Past Grand Master VIII
liam l.. Houston. Julius &. Johnson
of Baltimore has many assurances
from ynrious sections Of the country
Of support In his campaign for re-elec
ION us grand treasurer
African Society Honors J. w. Rutledse.
Headed by VI. =. Saunders. COM
mittee representing the African Socie-
ty For Mutual Relief recently present
ed James Walter Rutledge. chairman
Of the board Of trustees, with $50 In
gold In appreciation Of faithful serv-
ices as chairman for twenty-five years.
The presentation was made at Mr..
Rutledge's home In Brooklyn. Mem
bers of the organization present were
President G. Fl. Lansing. ex-President
q. v. G. Eato. @. e. Scott, William II.
Johnson, A. McCombs. II. Cunning
ham and ID. M. Webster.
READ THE sTAR--iTs NEWS.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03
EDWARD H. WILSON RESIGNS.
President Of Sons Of Virginia Takes
Society by Surprise.

Society by Surprise.
The Society of the Sons Of Virginia
was taken by surprise at the last meet
ing In July. at which President Edward
II. Wilson suddenly resigned. Mr..
Wilson had made no complaint to the
board Of directors nor to the society
ut any of Its meetings. .........
In view of the recommendation of
the board of directors recently made
that the sick and death benefits be in.
creased beginning with September. 1t
was thought that everything was In
line for larger results in securing new
members next fall. Vice President
Charles III. Turner will be acting pres
ident until the annual election Of Off
GERS in December.
The society Is strong financially and
has had most successful career for
the past fourteen years. Plans are
now under way for the annual recep-
ton. which Is to be held In November
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03

science.
DR.. Warf1eid's immediate corps of
assistants is as follows: DR.. 8. L. Car
son. assistant surgeon; DR.. G. A..
Brooks. resident physician: DR.. Walter
Van Swearingen. pathologist; DR..
George w. Davis. anesthetist. F. d.
Henry is chief clerk in the Office. with
Miss Arsine Elizabeth Jones as stenog-
rapher and w. e. Cobb as general
clerk. The nurses staff include Laura
MacHale. superintendent: Emma Mae
Irwin. assistant superintendent: Mar
tina T. Cabaniss. night supervisor; Ma
rion v. Lucas and Bertha ]. Turner
head nurses.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03
By R. w. THOMPSON,

Washington. : Not nearly as many
people know as ought to know that
there is at the nations capital. prima-
rily for the benefit Of Afro-Americans.
one Of the very largest and most com.
pletely equipped hospitals in the world
This is Freedmen's hospital, estab-
hshed shortly after the civil war as
part of the movement that gave to the
race Howard university, its much need
ed medical school and other facilities
for the propagation of higher educa-
ton. -.
Visitors who come to Washington in
variably ask about this magnificent
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03

Must Hold Republican Voters In Line
There In no question about the Negro
vote being divided. says the Muskogee
(oklaJ Cimeter. A large number OF
Negroes voted the Democratic ticket IN
the last election. and still larger
number now threaten to register and
vote the Democratic ticket next fali
We must stop this exodus by q close
organization, and the work must DO
started now.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03
Annual Edition Of Florida Sentinel.

The annual edition of the Pensacola
Fla.) Sentinel-Mr. M. M. Lewey, edi-
tor and proprietor-issued in magazine
form, Is a most excellent piece OF
journalistic achievement. 1t Is printed
on good paper and Is fully illustrated.
It contains a graphic account Of DR..
Booker T. Washington's Florida tour
Of last March. facts and figures show
ing the remarkable progress Of the
race in Pensacola during the past de-
cade, and some Of the institutions
which reflect the thrift and intelligence
Of the race in the state and community.
Mr.. Lewey is former member OF the
Florida legislature and Is president OF
the National Negro Press association.
Congratulations, Mr.. Lewey.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03
PROGRESS Of Foreign Mission Work.

Progress Of Foreign Mission Work.
The work OF foreign missions was
ably presented at the general confer.
ence of the A. NJ. e church. held In
Kansas City. Mo-, recently. by Bishop
W. Fl. Heard Of MOnrovia, West
Africa; DR.. w. W. Beckett, secretary
of missions: Bishop J. Albert Johnson
of Cape Town. South Africa: Rev. q.
Il. Steady of Sierra Leone. and the
Rev. j. p. James. who represents the
denomination In Samana. SantO Do
mingo. The progress Of the work was
described. and plans for the future
were outlined.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03
Potent Factor In Community Life.

Fotont T actor III community EH0'
The New York Historical and Lit
erary society of st. James Pres
byterian church in New York, Rev.
william r. Lawton, d. d., pastor, has
had a most successful year. Speakers
and lecturers of national repute have
served on the program of the meetings
from month to month. The spirit Of
uplift has been felt throughout the
community. Assistant Attorney Gen
eral William Fl. Lewis was the prin-
cipal speaker at the June meeting Of
the organization. The musical program
was conducted by Nine. Emma De
Lyon Leonard. ...E..
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03
eroek.on,. Successful Business Man

6rockton's successful BUSINESS man
One of the most successful dealers
in real estate IN Brockton. Mass. IL
Mr.. Watt Terry. who owns a long
string of houses and store buildings
valued at S4O0.OO0 When he became
q resident Of Brockton In 1900 he went
TO work as q coachman.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03
Macon County Leads In Public Schools.

Macon County Leads In Public Schools.
There are more public schools for
Afro-Americans in Macon county, Ala.
than any other county Of Its size In the
southern states. The last count cred
ited Macon county with ffty-seven
public schools, beside many other in
stitutions Of learning Of higher grade.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03
Freeman Put. In. Race on Guard.

Watch and pray during these polit-
icai times Can't tell what the future
has In store for the race. says the In.
dianapolis Nnd., Freeman Prepare
for acceptable citizenship. Depopulate
the jails and warehouses; and other
places Of confinement.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-03
INSTITUTION OF
WIDE INFLUENCE
Work Of Freedmen's Hospital
Shows Big Results.
ESTABLISHED MANY YEARS.

Superior Advantages offered by Hos.
pital Under Federal Control IT.
Washington Are Highly Appreciated.
What Surgeon In Chief William A.
Warfield 10 Doing. -
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of the Sin Seng road, with two guns, and went
by the railway. They advanced in their usual
tumultuous drove without any apparent order
Another party, less in number, came from the
lower end OF the road and went by the diagonal
street toward the station. They marched two
deep, and as they proceeded, placed men in
the trenches and huts to cover q retreat. The
revolutionists planted two new guns on the
railway and the train came down with fresh
body OF troops, who were led on the run to
the scene OF battle around the station. It
soon became evident that the revolutionists
had carried the station. When the station was
lost the imperialists opened fire with shrapnel
from their guns stationed at the race course.
AT 1890 o'clock there was a tremendous
bang. A shell had struck a corner of the
building, bringing down lot of bricks. and
right after 1t came two more. which fell a little
way of.
AT the end Of the day the honors remained
with the revolutionists, since they held their
ground, though outclassed in every way. The
next day the battle was renewed and the i'm
per1alfsts won. The Post was under fire again
throughout the day and the building was dam
aged to considerable extent, but the staff
remained at their duties. When the press
time came the editorial STAFF performed the
work OF the coolies and got the paper out"
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AHEW a. THE GGE4T R4IH50WA RcH
ERQT W01C4/yIDV

Indians prior to it's discovery by white men;
but as to the actual knowledge Of it there is
uncertainty. Douglass relates that White
horsebegay his guide on a second visit to
the bridge would not go beneath the arch,
but laboriously clambered around one side
whenever it was necessary to pass. Later
Mrs. John Wetherill, an accomplished Navajo
linguist, ascertained from an old Navajo that
the arch is supposed to represent the rainbow,
or sun-path, and one who passed under could
not return without a certain prayer. Evidently
Whitehorsebegay had forgotten this prayer
and feared vengeance should he break the
legendary prohibition. Nearly beneath the
arch are the remains of an ancient altar, built
doubtless by the clif-dwellers, indicating that
the bridge was probably an object of supersti-
tious worship even to this ancient people.
The bridge is at once the largest and most
remarkable known Not only in size but in
shapelness does it surpass any of it's rivals.
Below is tabuated for comparison the dimen-
sions in feet Of the largest of the natural
bridges, the measurements of the first four
taken from the surveys Of w. B. Douglass