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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-02
nuaasd By . Devil Flsh.

While Japanese abalore divers were
at work near Monterey Cal. giant
octopus caught T. Yamagachi in its
tentacles and nearly squeezed his life
out. The diver struggled with the
devil fish, which held him 90 tight be
could not be bauled up Into the boat
His diving suit was the only thing
that saved him After 10 hour and q
half Yamagachi was brought 10 the
surface. The devil Ash had whipped
Its tentacles about him. and by one
they had to be cut away. The octopus
weighed 275 pounds, anti is tho largest
one ever caught on The Cslifornis
coast
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-02
DELAYED CASES

The Supreme Court of the State OF
Nevada has upon its calendar over
fifty cases, briefed, argued and
submitted for decision, several OF
which we're submitted over two
yesrs ego, and they are spread
along tie line from two years ago
to the present day.
Next January, when the new
officers take the places of the old,
Judge ?. A. McCarran will sue
ceeed Justice James G. Sweeney.
1t is pain that every case left
undecided when Justice Sweeney
goes off nd Justice McCarran
comes OH, will have to be re.argued
and re-snhmitted, to the end that
Justice McCarran will receive this
benefit IF oral argument, and ask
questions for his better informa-
ton.
The rr-argument and re-submiss-
;nG IF I'll these cases will entail
tremendous cost upon the parties
ir;gant and their attorneys and
.r,at dG,sy. The delay is probab.
2 b. worst part of the entire
eature # the situation.
ny delay properties are tied up
.n,l It'll left insecure and impro
yene1t delayed and the property
IS If ne zlected-neither side
IN wing shich is going to win.
nd whi.htis the owner.
4 80 Id appear from the fore
:ns statement Of facts. if found
20 be true, that among the first
duties o the incoming legislator e
would ~ the appointment of q
3;Hmit,ee to investigate the
easons why there are so man y
asas le,f undecided, and if such
me nDer 5 found that the members
cf the supreme court diligently
t%rformed their duties. and are
~, to blame, then recommend
~ per measures to relieve the
iatolerable situation.
On the other hand. if the com
mittee found that the members OF
the supreme court are to blame,
and nave been neglected. of their
duties, then bring them ION the
carpet" rs they say in police
circles. or, "put them in the bull
ring" as they say in newspaper
Offices. and take proper measures
of punishment.
There are district judges SINH.
larry afflicted with the disease Of
delay (called manans in Spanish)
and the legislature should treat
them all alike. Carson Appeal.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-02
Toll Of the Iceberoo.

The fist OF vessels battered or sunk
By tcebergs IL long one, and It 10
we'll to recall It at q time when all
the world is thinking Of the Titanic.
Thus, to take an example or so at
haphazard, in the spring of 1890 four
steamers OF the England-America
route utterly vanished, and in 1899 ten
steamers disappeared.
In 1908 the Monaghan was impris-
oned for two days in the ice, but 90.
capped; in 1909 the Lake Champlain,
the RegU!us, the Bonavista, and the
Montrose were 30 battered by the float
ing Ice, that each escaped calamity by
. very narrow margin, while none can
tell how many fishing smacks are
yearly dashed to pieces by these tow.
ering. CLASSY crags.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-02
TRADE Terns.

Postmaster (of Punk HoilowI---'1
SEQ that fust-clase waiter in Rev
York gifts only S2b month. and out
OF the small sum he has TO pay his
omnibus" Ezra Henhouse--"IuhI
Why don't he live close to his Job and
waik7"--Puck.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-02
BY ContrarIea.

you never get what you want in
this restaurant" said the irritable per-
son. you can II you know how to
ORDER" replied the sad, sarcastic man.
III I want something cool ask for
cup Of hot coffee and II want some
thing warm ] call for iced tea"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-02
Hla Lob.

Visitor (seekIng Information)-'Ex.
cuse me, but are you the Oldest in.
habitantT' Native--"No, sir; / ba
only tho village idiot."--Punch.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-02
Rorn In RavolutIon.

The well.known tri-oolor Of France
dates from the revolution Of 1889.
Make Artificial Wood.
Wood II 90 scarce in England tina,
q process has been invented for pro.
ducing 1t artificially. Straw, sawdust
and grass are compressed to make Il.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17

A newspaper isn't simply bare
chronicler of events. 1t Is q personal
ity. II comes into your house almost
as member Of your family.
What sort OF a person d, you like
to have visit you?
He ought to be honest, courageous.
no hypocrite, and gentleman. with
q real interest In you. ready to lend
q hand II you need help. Cheerful
ness and good humor are excellent
qualities, and wide range Of In
terests.
What do you find in The Star?
It has opinions. of course, and It
speaks them out freely. They are its
own and they are not influenced by
outside interests. The square deal ID
its platform.
In handling. news 1t observes the
decencies and amenities of life. II
never wantonly brings shame or sor-
row to any home. Its advertisements
are Clean
II the Twta City Star does not
bring you something of interest in
any particular issue, It has failed by
SO much that week. It takes of its
hat and apologies for having bored
you as visitor.
But 1t trusts this doesn't often hap
pen. Not often. does It?
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17
THE NEGRO EDITOR.

The Negro editor has to make much
of the news he writes. The social
clubs, the church, the Fraternal or
CARNATIONS, all must feel his guiding
hand. He is expected to be in every
thing and run errands for everyone;
send out bills for subscription and
have them ignored; do all the lying
for harmony's sake, get his dog
kicked around, and hold the sack.
He is guide, philosopher and friend
to those that are in trouble; mentor
and admonisher to those that - are
about to get into trouble. The
preacher, the would-be-statesman, the
social climber, the dear girls, the way
ward boys; he must share all their
troubles, he Is the confessor, the
Negro boomer, and the black goat,
the door mat, the rock of refuge, the
Iacky boy, and the vicarious sacrifice.
A Negro editor is the only creature In
the wide animal kingdom that needs
the wings of a dove, the strength of
a lion, the protective odor of skunk,
the smooth crawling belly of the worm
of the dust, and the aspirations of a
God.-The Seattle Searchlight.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17
NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION.

The National Negro Press Assn,
will meet in Chicago on Aug. %, next.
This is expected to be grand gather
ing of the Negro Editors and Pub
fishers and Correspondents. There
are many things that should demand
their attention. Advertising rates
should be standardized, Plagiarism
should be strictly condemned. Many
Negro Editors fill their pages with
fake advertisements, and get little
pay for 1t and clip" from their ex-
changes without giving credit for It.
There should be some unity and
classification among Negro Editors.
This is essential. There is differ.
ence between those who use the pen
and others who use the paste-pot.
The fourth estate will decide these
questions and the Star will be repre-
scented by its Editor. There is no
doubt that the meeting will be one
of great benefit to all who attend.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17


$1,000 ....s.-.il -nrasrsssivs party,
committed to the principle Of govern
ment by a seif-controlIed democracy
expressing its will through represen-
tatives Of the people pledges itself to
secure such alterations In the funda-
mental law Of the several states and
Of the United States az shall insure
the representative character Of the
government.
In particular this party declares for
direct primaries for the nomination
of state and national officers, for ma
tion-wide preferential primaries for
candidates for the presidency, for the
direct election of United States sena-
tors by the people; and We urge on
the states the policy Of the short bal
lot with responsibility to the people
secured by the initiative, referendum
and recall.
This Is the plank in the platform
condeming States Rights, and the re-
vival of the Civil Rights Bill, which
the Republicans never passed.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17
ROOSEVELT AND TAFT.

The Planet has not supported COL
Roosevelt 1t has not allied himself
with his supporters. 1t has taken an
impartial stand and discussed the
situation in q calm and impartial
manner. We are of the opinion that
colored men are just as much justi-
fled in supporting Hon. Theodore
Roosevelt as they are in supporting
Hon. William Howard Taft.
One dish Of crow is about as ac-
ceptable as the other. President
Taft lacks backbone and ex-President
Roosevelt has more than his share
Of that important part of the human
vertebrae.
Colored men, who are supporting
the one should have no criticism to
pass upon the other. President Taft
has appointed colored men to high
and honorable positions and ex-Presi-
dent Roosevelt has done the same
thing. President Taft has openly
recognized the color line" in his
official relationship and he should
not have done so, in fact could not
have done so without violating his
oath Of office.
Col Roosevelt did not draw the
"color line" in the open and fragrant
manner as practiced by President
Taft, but he lessened the number of
Federal appointments in the South
land without drawing It. Ex-Presi-
dent Roosevelt stands by his friends,
when his blood is up" whether they
be North or South, East or West,
black or white. President Taft is an
apologist, so afraid of public senti-
ment that he will do wrong in order
to avoid its fury. "
Ex-President Roosevelt has the
nerve to meet the issue squarely and
in this respect, becomes, the man
on horse-b back" the public idol, the
kind of a leader that enthusiastic
men like to follow. A man of this
character is pardoned for his faults.
almost before he has craved pardon.
Still, we make no secret in saying
that he is the most dangerous char
acter that this country has ever pro-
duced and is destined to prove a
veritable political meteor, endanger-
ing both business and prosperity for
many years to come. AS between
him and President Taft, there is but
little to choose for the average voter,
although business interests would
select the latter, because of his con-
servatism which my in a measure
atone for his lack of vital principles.
To people contending for funda-
mental rights denied. President Taft
invites disgust and incites contempt
We do not believe that ex-President
Roosevelt was given a square deal"
at Chicago. We believe that on
far showdown" he won there.-The
Riclnond Planet, July 20, 1912.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17
RACE HAS HIGH IDEALS.

Pres. Taft recently said that "the
Colored Race has high ideals" That's
Just why they are supporting Roose-
welt in whom they realize a cham.
pion of right. not an apologist like
Pres. Taft, who has sustained the
bred Scott decision by refusing to ap-
point Negroes to offices wherever It
was Objectionable to white men, and
who by the appointment Of Southern
Confederates to the Supreme Bench
has denied the Negroes their Con-
stitutional Rights. Roosevelt never
closed the door of hope in the face
of the Negro.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17
PAST AND PRESENT.

It is not many years since the Rail-
roads Porters and Hotel Walters were
social outcasts. Recently they have
taken the lead. Why. They repre-
sent the bone and sinew Of the ac-
cumulated wealth Of the Negro, and
have paved the way to better econ
omic conditions. and left legacy to
posterity. Our greatest men have
held these positions, and today their
offspring is proud Of their inheritage.
Honor and Shame from no condition
rise. Act well your part. There all
the honor lies"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17

Mr.. Geo. F. Author in the Mime
apolis Tribune gives much space to
the Negro Political Problem. He was
sent copy of the Atlanta Independ-
ent (Taft Standpatter) containing the
reply to the Amsterdam News,
(Roosevelt Progressively both Negro
newspapers. We are glad that such
prominent Negro Journals can COM
mand SO much space, although were
the articles favorable to Roosevelt 1t
would not have been inserted. How
ever, it was read by thousands of
white readers who never see Negro
newspapers and although there was
nothing convincing in it to Negro,
it may have interested and enlighten-
ed our white friends.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17
REcoho OF THE REPUBLICAN
PARTY.

~ Panty.
Colored Americans having been
permitted to be DISTINGUISHED In the
Southern States under Republican
rule.
The appointment of ex-Confed-
crates and Southern Democrats upon
the Supreme Court Of the United
States.
The appointment of ex-Confed.
crates and Southern Democrats In
the Cabinet by President Taft.
The declaration Of President Taft
that he would appoint no colored man
to office who may be Objectionable
to the white peoples
Race discrimination permitted upon
the railroads South. and the enact
ment of "Jim Grow" car laws.
The removal of Southern coIored
office holders in the South from office
and the appointment of Democrats
and ex-Confedefates in their stead.
With such record for the Repub-
lican party to 60 to the country on
In 1912 to capture the colored vote
will be bound to be effective. The
colored voters throughout the coun-
try have opened their eyes, and be-
tween now and 1912 they will keep
them open.-The Bee. Wash. D. @.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17
WE INTEND TO BE FAIR.
TRUTH Needs no Apology.

We have friends In all political par
ties, and must have their money for
political advertisements. This is a
business proposition. and we are not
dedicated to charity or destined to
live on hot air. II you want your
political friends boosted. pay at this
window, with real money.
No consideration of material gain
will tempt the Publisher to depart at
any time from the fixed principles of
this Publication. honesty and truths
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17
GUARD YOUR ENTHUSIASM.

The Negro voters are interested in
the coming election, and they belong
to all parties. 1t Is hoped that they
will not be so deeply interested that
they will make personal attacks
against those of their race who may
oppose them. Treat each other as
you do the white man. Let us give
every one credit for his political
views, and when the campaign is over,
may there be no strained social rela.
tons on account of political differ
ences. We can accomplish nothing
under these conditions.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17

We are often told by non-sub-
scribers when they want free In
sertions, what inducements they get
from the Big White Dailies, and We
are glad OF the information. Do you
get years subscription free as a
contribution? Are you stung?
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17
THE NEoRo's DUTY.

what the Negro must do Is to con-
tend for his rights in the best spirit
without losing his head and he will
find the genuine white people the
world over respecting them. First,
let him respect himself and others
will respect him."-(Charleston. 8. G.
Messenger.)
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17
PAID UP susscR RIDERS are our best
.Boos.srs" Are you one?

wherever any race or group Of peo-
ple learn to do common thing In an
uncommon way, by putting brain.
skill and conscience into labor, that
race or group of people Is likely to
solve all the problems that surround
them."-Dr. Washington.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17

Subscribers wishing tbs Twin City
star" discontinued at the expiration
OF their subscriptions Should notify
us to that effect; otherwise we shall
consider it their wish to have It con-
tinued. Order for discontinuance
must be accompanied by payment OF
all arrears.
All personal advertisements In the
local columns must be paid for In ad'
vance.
All public comment inserted only
over the authors signature
Foreign subscriptions solicited.
Unsigned notices will not be IN
serted In these columns.
All matter must reach us by Wed
nesday for Insertion.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17

Chas. H. Robinson is the logical
candidate for Grand Master OF Min
nesota. He is worthy and has been
promised this honor, but promises
are not always kept by Masons
Watch and see.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17

Atty. w. r. Morris has filed for can
didate for Judge of Probate Court on
the non-partisan ticket.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17

READ THE sTAR--IT's NEWS.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17
Published Every Saturday ~
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t41s Washington Ave. So, Mime
apoIIs, MINI.

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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-08-17
EDUCATE, ACETATE AND
EMANciPATE.
The only Negro Daily newspaper,
The Daily Guide, T. r. Morgan, Pub
Usher is for Roosevelt.

TnE rUEE 0rTrse v-.OrrsE
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-04
CONCENTRATES TRIP.

Mr.. w. T. Siler, of pa South Water
street, is contemplating an extended
trip through the west in the near flu
ture. 1t is his wish to visit broth
err, Mr. John T. Siler, at Lafayette,
Mo, and also his son, Mr.. Charles
P. Siler, now residing in Cleveland,
Ohio. He has other relatives in that
section and in Chicago, and may con
clude to return by a southern route,
visiting in Florida.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-04
FIRST U. 3. CHURCH.

Some special features of more than
ordinary interest and profit in the
service at First u B. Church tomor-
row. ~ Hs&fsES s4Y3
Sunday School at $50.
Rev. W. o. Fries, D. D., of Dayton,
Ohio, associate editor of The Sunday
School literature of the church will
preach at II O'clock He is fluent
and an instructive preacher.
The funeral of f. Martin Pitzer will
be held al p. m. At s p. m. Rev.
Fl. S. Gabel, D. D., also of Dayton.
Ohio general church erection secre-
tary, win preach. The public is in
vited to unite in these meetings.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-04

To show our agent, some respect;
He is the man, that brains" it all
And does it, too, without regret.
/ now will close this "tommy-rot"
For ]. S. might be coming;
The writer, then, would have a
chance,
To show his skill in running.
Words and music by P. S. M.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-04
SOCIETY TO MEET,

The monthly meeting of the Church
Social and Improvement Society will
be held Wednesday night at 7.30
o'clock in the lecture room of First
Baptist Church.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-04

Mrs. ]. W. McSherry, of East Burke
street, has been in Winchester attend
ing a number of social events given
in honor of the coming-out of her
granddaughter Miss Douglass Fuller
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-04

Lady Golightly-"What an awful
man you just nodded to! Surely you
have not met him socially?" Lord
Cadleigh-"Nawh, but when in Amer
lea l met him in business way /
married his daughter" The Club-F Eel
low.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-04
Coroner's Cocktail.

Mix three chorus girls with as many
men and soak in champagne until mid
night. Squeeze into an auto. Add a
dash of joy and drunken chauffeur
Shake well. Serve at seventy miles
an hour.-Life.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-04
COMING TO PARTICIPATE.

Rev. Ed Richardson, of Falls
Church, Va, and Hon, Clinton How
ard, of New York, two prominent Bap-
fist workers, are coming to take part
in the ante-eletcion fight.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-04
Couldn't UnderSand.

Hostess (pairing off he guests)-
Mr. Parvenu, you willfplease take
Miss Gumwell out to dinner" Mr..
Parvenu-"Eh! Why, I hought you
were havin' the dinner ere in the.
house: "-Boston Transcript. s'ssF :
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-04

Mr.. ]. A. Sites, of Philadelphia, who
visited his brothers, DR.. j. Mckee
Sites and Mr. Jacob Sites, left today
for his home.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-04
Historic Churches Cone

The Church of the Madonna della
Guardia at Genoa, Italy, has collapsed,
and, in its fall, demolished the ada
cent historical Church Of San Stefano,
where Christopher Columbus was bap-
tised.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-04

Mr. Clarence Whitacre has been Wis
iting his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
Aglen Whitacre, and other relatives
at Cross Roads, Va.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-04
What Chalk is.

The chalk which We use on black
boards and the chalk cliffs along Eng
lands coast are the pressed together
remains of tiny bodies that once lived
in the sea.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-04
Improvement in Circular Saw,

Every other tooth in a new circular
ga" lor cutting tool steel is trifie
longer than its neighbor. the lonx
teeth making the center o. the cut
and the short ones, which are thicker.
gouging out the sides.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-04
ERECTING PORCH.

Mrs. Edith Lindsey, of West King
street, is having a new perth erected
at Ter residence.