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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-12
Price of Ball players Goes Up.

Because of the bad weather and
dwindling gate receipts in many minor
leagues the price Of ball players has
gone up. Many moguls, who see the
receipts dwindling. hope to make it all
back by selling some star athletes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-12
GRANITEVILLE A. C. LOST
AT ST. J0HNSBURY, 4 TO 0
1t Was a Pitchers Battle With Odds
Somewhat in Favor of the Scale
Town Man-Four Hits AL
loved by Each.

st. Johnsbury, Aug. l2.-St Johnsbury
defeated the Graniteville A. c. team in
fast game here Saturday, to o. La
Vasseur pitched air-tight ball and was
given excellent support. Conner and
Smythe excelled. The score;
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-12
Kramer After Worlds Championship

Kramer After Worlds Championship.
Frank Kramer, for eleven years the
champion bicycle rider of America, will
this season attempt to win the worlds
championship. The worlds champion
ship races will be held at Vallsburg
track. Newark. N. j., on Aug. p q
and 80 Kramer hopes 10 win the ma
tional title for the twelfth time this
year. 1t viii be decided in a manner
entirely different from that of the past.
When the championship races are run
there can be but two contenders. This
Is due 10 the fact that the National
Cycling association Is running both the
eastern and western races this year.
Heretofore the championship races
have been run In the east, and at the
end of the season Kramer has always
been the winner of the largest number
Of points. Two men are after his hon.
ors-Jackie Clarke and Alfred Goullet,
who have been battling at Salt Lake
City.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-12

Runs made-Witters 2, Carr, Smythe.
Stolen bases-Moore, La Vasseur 2, Wit
tiers, Gagner, Gilfillan, Donahue. Base
on balls BY Finnegan 0, by La yasseur.
Struck out-By Finnegan ID, by La Vas
seur 7. Sacrifice hits Hill 2, Smythe.
Double playful and Smythe. Hit by
pitched ball-Connor. Wild pitch--Fin-
negan. Time-l;40. Umpire Brown.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-12

1t might greatly benefit more of the
supposed -to-be "has beens" to take a
few weeks layoff and undergo the treat
ment that was given to Hal Chase. Since
Hal re-entered the game about three
weeks ago he has played spectacular ball.
On the bases he has outpaced Clyde Mi
Ian in this time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-12
Notes of the Game.

Hardwick is the best drawing card
that has appeared in this city to date.
! David has been putting up an excel
lent article of ball in the last few games.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-12
Diamond Dust.

Tonguay is the fastest baserunner in
the lineup, according to one fan who
may be termed a competent Judge. The
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-12

IHufO Dy <AIIIeIICaH fTts5 fssurlatIU1a.
1t is said on good authority that
Ralph Craig. winner of the 100 and 200
meter events at the Olympic games in
Sweden. win quit athletics this fall He
Is employed by Detroit firm and
wishes to devote all his time to bust
ness Craig is one of the greatest
sprinters ever developed. While a stu
dent at Michigan university he cap
tured the intercollegiate 100 and 200
yard titles.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-12
HOODS
Pill. s e.: f.: :::.
Purely vegetable. Best family cathartic.

Purely vegetable. Best family cathartic'
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-03-08
THE WORLD ARENA

The province of Ontario Canada,
has but one saloon to each one thou
sand of its population In the
city of Toronto there is less than one
to every two thousand.
Letchworth, one of England's gar
den cities, has been without saloons.
Recently an attempt was made to
open saloon in this district, an cleo
ton was held with the following re-
suits: For license, 522; against license
LILY.
The temperance workers of Brant
county, Ontario, are laying their plans
for an aggressive local option cam
paign by the close of the year
Speaker Sproule of the Canadian
Parliament has excluded all forms of
intoxicants from the dinners and re-
ceptions given by him.
Mr. Alfred Smith, who recently
toured this country for the purpose
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-03-08
What Sheridan Feared

Phil how do you manage your lit
tie army of four?" said a brother
officer as they watched Gen. Sheri
dams children drive away
Il don't manage them," he said, and
presently he continued gravely: 81
often think what pitfalls are in wait
ing for my brave soldiers all through
life. I wish I could help them over"
Phil. if you could choose for your
little son from all the temptations
which will beset him the one most to
be feared, which would it be?"
Gen. Sheridan leaned his head
against the doorway and said soberly:
1T would be the curse of strong
drink. Word Book of Temperance.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-03-08
STATES

prohibition of the army beer saloon.
New Castle, Pa, for five months in
1910 had I,o7o arrests with saloons to
ssh for the corresponding months in
1911 without saloons, and the bill for
boarding prisoners declined from ST.
6II.4o to $3.50, decrease of over
81 per cent. Not single murder has
been committed since the saloons
were closed, very unusual thing.
Wife-beating decreased 90 per cent.
Mechanics and real estate men say
business is from 80 per cent to 100
per cent better
Mayor Smith, of Huntsville, Ala,
wants it understood that the liquor
laws of the state were made to be
obeyed. w. J. Bicknell, who was ar
rested half dozen times for viola
tons of the liquor laws, was fined
$500 and costs by the mayor for each
offense, which is the highest fine ever
imposed for such violation in Ala
bama. Mayor Smith also attached
to the fine sentence of twelve
months at hard labor.
The lower branch of the Virginia
general assembly has passed the Jor-
dan enabling act, which provides for
statewide prohibition election when
onefourth of the voters whe partici-
pated in the last general election pc
tition therefor.
The city council of Helena, Ark,
has reduced the annual saloon license
from $1,000 to 5000.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-03-08
March 8. 1912.

-ioi III " -
of organizing German lodges in the
larger cities, has been commissioned
by the international Good Templars
to engage in mission work in Russia.
which has been heretofore closed ter
ritory.
The Gottenburg System of saloon
regulation, probably as good regu-
latory measure as can be devised, has
proved failure in Sweden, the land
of its birth. Alexis Bjorkman, editor.
our forerunners of the nineteenth cen
fury had known what we know today.
they would assuredly never have
created the Gothenburg System. 1t
has not lessened the drinking habits
of this country"
Rev. DR.. Spencer, delegate from
British Columbia at the recently held
Dominion Temperance Congress. in
Toronto reported temperance reform
was making great progress in that
province.
The Canadian government. SO Prem
Ter Mcbride announces, is pushing
amendments to the liquor act which
will make boot1egging almost impos-
sible.
The Lord Advocate of England,
discussing the Kings speech at the
opening of Parliament, said the gov
eminent intended to aid Scotland in
Kidding herself of the drink curse.
The growth of temperance senti-
ment IN Sweden is we'll illustrated in
the membership of the Rigsdag the
National House of Commons, the
elections for which, are held everv
three years. In the Parliament of
1888, there were eight total abstain
ers, in 1891, there were nineteen; in
1894, twenty-seven; 1897, twenty-nine:
1900 thirty-nine; 1903, 6fty-seven;
1000, seventy-one; 1909, ninety-seven:
and in the present house 1913 out of
total of 23o.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-03-08
AMONG

William Neis, wholesale liquor
dealer of Doylestown, Pa. has invit-
ed the opposition of temperance peo-
pie by announcing his candidacy as
delegate to the Democratic state
convention.
Boys hunting near Albany, Ga,
chased rabbit under the Baptist
church. Reaching down into the
burrow one of the boys felt some
thing cold. 1t was flask of whisky.
Flasks kept coming up until there
were Io8 pints. Members of the
church were shocked and will inves-
tigate.
Breweries and saloons, under
Memphis court ruling, have no stand
ing in the Tennessee courts. Judge
Pittman, in the case of the Indianap-
oils Brewing Company against F.
Funai, decided the brewery could not
collect rent from the defendant be-
cause both parties were engaged in
illegal liquor traffic.
\ protest from the National Ger
man. American Alliance, composed of
100000 members, is being sent to
every member of congress, asking for
the defeat of pending measures for
prohibition or regulation of interstate
shipments of liquor
Lincoln county, KY, true to the
temperance principles of the great
man whose name it bears, has re-
fused to vote in saloons after doing
without them for six years.
\ bill introduced into the legisla-
ture of New York provides for first
rate license of $3.50 year. which
authorizes the sale of drinks at tables
with meals only. The second rate
license, at $I2o, authorizes the sale of
bottled beer and cream ale at the
tables Both licenses would permit
the sale of drinks on Sundays.
Thomas w. Roulo, grand valiant
commander of the Knights of the
Royal Arch, addressing the Fresno,
Cal, members of that organization,
which is composed of liquor dealers,
urged the necessity of cleaning up the
saloon business, and steps were taken,
on his advice, toward the lettering of
conditions.
Mrs F. D. Grant, wife of General
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25
sT. PAUL LADIES ENTERTAIN.

ST. PAUL LADIES ENTERTAIN. 4
A committee of fifty of the ladies of
st. Paul gave a delightful reception
to the delegates and visitors to the
NJ. e. Conference, at the home OF
Lowyer w. T. Francis in st. Paul
last Monday evening. All of the
delegates were present and all of st.
Paul turned out to welcome and re.
ceive them. 1t was the social event
of the Conference. From eight o'clock
to 1890 the spacious rooms were
crowded with delegates and visitors
to the Conference, and local Mime
apolitans and st. Paulites. The per-
feet appointments, the beautifully
gowned ladies, the strangers beam
ing with smiles of pleasure and salts
faction at the great honor done them
by this brilliant affair, together with
the beautiful setting of the artistic
home of the hostesses, all lent splen-
dor to function which could not be
surpassed. Attorney Francis was
missed from the gathering, being alb
sent on legal business for the N P.
Ry. Co. The complete list of assist
ing ladies being too large for publ
cation, the Star notes the following:
Mesdames Saml. Hatcher, J. e. John
son, Chas. Booker, T. H. Lyles, j. H.
Dillingham;, G. w. James, V. d. Tur-
ner F. B. Simpson, F.. D. Parker, R.
B. Chapman, j. H. Charleston, w. v.
Howard, w. A. Hilyard, Edw. Hail. E
o. James, Cleat Oliver, J. B. Johnson,
Geo. Wills, Frank Wright, J. Milton,
j. H. Hickman, ]. Martin, Emma
Harding, Alex. Payne, Lloyd Maxwell,
Henry High, Flowers, Billups, Geral-
dine White, J. R. White, Will Rey-
nolds, Kennedy, A. Bell, Chas. Stan.
ley, Jennie Watson, Tyler and Brown
Misses Ida Johnson, Clara and Ger
trude Howard, May Williams, Ruth
McGhee, Ethel Howard, Gladys
Wright, Vivian and Zelma Hunter,
Floretta Turner, Alberta Bell, Pearl
Duncan and others.
Mesdames Cleat Oliver, E. o.
James, Edw. Hall, Chas. Stanley,
Misses Ida Johnson, Albreta Bell. and
w. A. Hilyard, furnished entertaining
musical numbers.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25
IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE,

We claim to be the best advertising
medium Of the Twin Cities, and when
you're not advertised in the Twin
City Star, you need not show-that's
all. Because the people read the
Star for the news. especially In Min
neapoIls. The day Of the Town Crier
is past. Be up-to-date, Advertise and
Pay for It. A newspaper is the best
medium. It reaches the homes and
firesides Of people who attend public
entertainments. These people never
go out and loiter around and read
hand-bills and hang-up notices. They
read the Twin City Star.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25

lions and other members to be noml.
mated by the executive committee
within the next twelve months. As
finally constituted 1t Is intended that
the general committee shall represent,
If possible. all the countries In which
the Negro constitutes any considera BILE
portion of the population as well as all
the interests that are concerned in any
way with the education, moral or reli.
gious. OF the Negro or the investlga-
ton and study of Negro life or the en-
ployment Of Negro labor.
The report is signed by J. r. Will
iiams, director Of education Of Jamai-
ca; w. l. Thomas. professor of sociolo-
gy. University Of Chicago: Maurice 3.
Evans. representative of the British
African society. London. England:
James Denton. principal Of the Fourah
Bay college. Sierra Leone, Africa:
Isaiah B. Scott. bishop of the Meth
odist Episcopal church, Monrovia. L.
IBERIA; Washington Harper. represent
alive from Barbados. 3. W. l., and
Robert e. Park. former secretary Of
the Kongo Reform Association In
America
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25
CONFERENCE TO CONTINUE.
Permanent Committee Named to Ar.
range For Meeting In 1915.

range For Meeting In 1915.
At the final session of the interna-
tional conference on the Negro. held
at Tuskegee. Ala. In April. the matter
Of appointing committee to carry out
the suggestions Of the committee on
declarations to provide for a continu-
Rnce Of these International meetings
was referred back to the original COM
mittee with power to act.
This committee after due elaboration
agreed to name DR.. Booker T.. Wash
ington. who served as presiding officer
Of the flrst conference. and Emmett J.
Scott. its secretary. together with DR..
Hollis B. Frissell of Hampton, Va. and
Robert e. Park of Wollaston. Mass.
as members of this committee and au-
thorized them to add three others to
their number. these to serve as a per-
manent executive committee of a gen.
eral committee. referred to further on.
for the purpose Of making the ueces-
sary arrangements for a second inter-
national conference on the Negro three
years hence.
1t was agreed that this general COM
mittee shall consist of the members
Of the executive. including the three
others to be named. together with the
members of the committee on declara-
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25

Several select luncheons were ar
ranged at some of the leading hotels
and cafes during the past week.
Bishop Scott, DR.. Ernest Lyons, Dr.
J. e. Bowen, DR.. Brooks, I. Garland
Penn, and Prof. McMissick are among
the most popular of the delegates to
the Conference.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. H. Lyles, 67S
St Anthony Ave-, will entertain at
dinner on May 26, in honor of Rev
M. J. Mailer of Baltimore, Md. Rev.
Mailer is District Superintendent of
the Baltimore Conference and Pastor
of the Sharp st. M. e. Church, and a
delegate to the Methodist Confer
ence.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25
POLITICAL INACTIVITY.

Our leaders stand by and see the
machine" pack the caucuses, and
control primaries in Negro districts.
They get the money to deliver the
vote and use no effort to do so. If
they did. the Negro districts of the
5th and 9Th wards would have Negro
representatives. Old Negro leaders
do not believe in Young Mems Politi-
cal Clubs. They fear their own I'M
doing.
The Negro is due some political
representation as matter of right,
not as a matter of favor. Numerical
ly we are strong enough to demand
this. II we get together.
The Negroes of Hennepin County
have secured little representation, eX-
cept empty honors for an apparent
leader.
Prof. Kelly Miller in the Political
Capacity of the Negro" says that
elimination of the Negro from office
means his elimination from politics.
The Negro should have voice In
the affairs governmental. both local
and national, in proportion to the sup.
port he gives that government.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25
AMERICANS IN CUBA.
Promoter Nelson Busy With Inquiries
From Prospective Settlers.

Promoter Nelson Busy With Inquiries
From Prospective Settlers.
Havana.-The interest taken in COM
mercial and agricultural pursuits by
colored Americans Is causing some un-
easiness among some Of the white peO-
pie from the southern states Of Amer
lea. The influence of Mr.. George Da-
Wis and family. who recently arrived
from Bessemer. Ala, has given new
impetus to the situation. Mr.. Davis
has already deposited $4,000 In the
National Bank Of Cuba. He has pur
chased eighty-three acres as the nu.
cleus for other landholdings for the
accommodation of fifteen families from
his former home In Bessemer.
The aggregate wealth Of the fifteen
families Ii placed at $250,O0O Ar.
rangements are being made for their
arrival, which Is scheduled for the lat
ter part OF July.
r. M. X. Nelson Lista, Havana. says
his mail is large and growing; that he
has over $4,000 worth of buyers prom
ised and thirty-seven pledged excur-
sionists to visit Havana this summer
with a view Of investing If the look
over proves satisfactory to them.
Indications point to an awakening Of
the thinking Negro. He is slowly see
ing that there are riches in Cuba and
great opportunities without color bar
riers. The Clerks club Of Havana,
with one of the worlds finest ball
rooms, has 25.0OO members. several Of
whom are colored.
Any Afro.American who knows mules
and horses has before him an Oppor.
tunity In Cuba.
Ten thousand Afro-American colo
nists will need many mules and horses.
Young George Davis late Of Bessemer,
Ala, will take up the study Of law at
the University of Havana that he may
be able to serve capably those who may
need legal aid Young Davis has
working knowledge of the Spanish Ian
guage already.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25

The Twin City Star has always ad-
vocated organization, and today we
have an organization. The Negro
Independent Club is destined to be a
political factor in the future cam
paigns of Hennepin Co., as we'll as a
civic body of great Importance, which
is necessary for advancement among
Negroes in this community. This Club
was organized at the home of the
Star, and has grown rapidly. 1t is
earnestly hoped that all voters will
interest themselves in this Club. Its
membership is unlimited, and every
member has a voice and a vote. Let
the Negroes of Hennepin Co., give
credit to those who have taken the
initiative, and made an attempt to
cause our citizens to realize that they
are entitled to more recognition than
a few jobs dispensed as the patron
age due the Republican voters.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25

A number of the delegates who just
missed the 1890 car Monday evening
after the reception were entertained
at the beautiful home of Mrs. Geral-
dine White, University Ave-, until the
arrival of the next owl" Mr.. and
Mrs. White proved excellent hosts on
this impromptu occasion, and the
visitors were delighted at the hospi-
tally extended them
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25
UNLIMITED LAWLESSNESS.

The sentiment Of the American
public knows no bounds. They chose
any time or place to perform any
ceremonies which may appeal to
their fads or fancies. The
lynching of Negroes by white men
is prevalent, yet the lynching Of
white men by white men has proven
that this Iawlessness Is not born OF
prejudice alone, but out Of custom
practiced by these public execu.
TONERS, who disregard the written
laws of the land and hold justice as a
mockery.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25
MR.. AND MRS. j. EDGAR MURPHY
ENTERTAIN.
A Musical and Social Affair.

A Musical and Social Affair.
Last Thursday night Mr.. and Mrs
j. Edgar Murphy received at their
beautiful residence, 1854 Thomas St,
st. Paul, in honor of DR.. and Mrs.
M. c. B. Mason, Bishop Scott, DR.. r.
e. Jones, DR.. w. Scott Chinn and
Mr.. Richard Crolley who are attend
ing the Conference. During the en-
tire evening many of the residents
of the Twin Cities called to honor the
distinguished guests. A musical pro-
gram was rendered. Madame A. c.
Minor sang several solos. Mrs. B. c.
Archer, Soprano Solo-If forget;
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. H. Lyles, Duett
Messrs. John II. Jr., and Lloyd Hick-
man, Barytone Solos. The evening
was most enjoyably spent. Dainty
refreshments were served Mrs. John
Sellers of Minneapolis, gave a dialect
reading-"An ante-bellum sermon"
which was rendered to the delight of
her hearers amid rounds of laughter.
Mrs. Murphy proved an admirable
hostess, and was assisted by Mes
danes Kitty Terrell, B. C. Archer, r.
b. Chapman, Addie C. Minor, Emma
Hood, James Lee. Miss Mary Fletcher
attended the punch bowl. 1t was an
other occasion where our visiting
friends were shown the hospitality
and esteem of our best residents.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25
CHURCHES.

CHURCHES.
ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL scuRcH
5th Ave. So. and 9th st. MINI.
Rev A. II. Lealtad, Rector.
Service at O'Clock p IN.
All are Invited. Come. &
ST. PETERS A. N. c. CHURCH, 2ad St.
between eth and 10th AYES. Services
Sunday school at 1880. Rev. r. M.
Lewis, Pastor.
ST. JAMES A. M. G. CHURCH, 3l5
Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services at II
a. m. p. m. Sunday School at p. m.
Rev. e. r. Edwards, Pastor.
BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH. I12o
Sunday morning and evening. Rev. r.
j. Carter. Pastor.
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 9Th Avenue
N. and 4th st. Services morning and
evening each Sunday. Rev. n. w.
Withers. Pastor.
ST. PAUL.
st. James A. M. G. Church, Rev. n.
p. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller
SITS. All are welcome.
ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
458 WESTERN AVE. ST. PAUL.
Rev. E. W. GILES, Temporary Pastor.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25
A REAL NEWSPAPER.

A newspaper isn't simply bare
chronicler of events. 1t Is a personal
ity. 1t comes into your house almost
as a 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 a gentleman, with
a real interest In you, ready to lend
a 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?
1t has opinions, OF course, and 1t
speaks them out freely. They are its
own and they are not influenced by
outside interests. The square deal is
it's platform.
In handling news It observes the
decencies and amenities OF life. It
never wantonly brings shame or sor.
row to any home. Its advertisements
are clean.
II the Twin 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 a visitor.
But It trusts this doesn't often hap
pen. Not often, does 1t?
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25

MONEY TO LOAN-The J. & M.
Loan Co., will loan you money on any
thing Of value, or on your plain note.
at rates you can afford to pay. All
transactions strictly confidential.
Hours: II a. m. to | and to 7 p. m.
Room % Union Block. Tel. Cedar
5552. Res. phone Dale S72. j. H.
Dillingham;, manager.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25
THE NEGRo'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.)