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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10
FEDERATED CLUBS HONOR LIN.
COIN

The several committees of the
Federated Women's Clubs have ar
ranged the following programs for the
observance of the Birthday Of Abra-
ham Lincoln at the various Churches
on next Sunday night, Feb. 18th, 1912.
Sunday Nights Exercises.
Zion Baptist. Mrs. Kate M. Smith,
Chairman. Addresses by Rev. Withers,
r. L. Robinson and DR.. Fred. G. Mel
son, also many musical numbers.
Bethesda Baptist. Mrs. Sadie Sam
pie, Chairman. Mr.. Gale Hilyer, Miss
Eva Walker.
st. Peters A. M. e. Church, Mrs
lone e. Gibbs, Pres, of the Fedora
tion will conduct the exercises. Atty
B. s. Smith will deliver the address
st. James A. M. c. Church, Mrs. Ids
Sellers Chairman. Miss Humphrey
Miss Ada Lewis, Mrs. Ada Murphy
Mrs. w. B. Donovan, Mrs. Hilda Ken
nedy, Messrs. John H. Allison, w. r
Donovan, Chas. 8. Smith, Rev. T. j
Edwards.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10
FEDERATION ANNIVERSARY.

The exercises of the Eighth Anni-
versary of the Afro-American Federal
ed Women's Club were held Thursday
night at Bethesda Baptist Church.
The President, Mrs. lone e. Gibbs
called the meeting to order. Prayer
by the Chaplain, Mrs. Ophelia Rice.
Song, "Stand up for Minnesota, by the
clubs, Mrs. R. B. Chapman, Accom-
panist. Brief History of the Fedora
tion, Mrs. Ida Sellers. Instrumental
Solo, Miss Ada Lewis. Mr.. Chas. s.
Smith was present but unable an ac-
count of a severe cold to speak. The
President read an editorial from the
Washington Bee which he submitted,
upon Women who win", which met
the approval of every one. A Read
ing Justice in Leadville" by Mrs.
Hilda Kennedy pictured woman's
triumph. Her pathopoeia was very
realistic and impressive.
The special numbers were the Vocal
Solo ("Senora'9 Mrs. Ada Vane, &c
companied by Miss Lewis and the
Dramatic Reading ("Spartacus' to the
Gladiators" The Professors Courtship
by Miss Eva Walker. Both re-
ceived hearty applause, and are
possessed of rare artistic ability.
Mrs. Jennie Watson read Paper,
Club Work Among Women" which
was a brief resume of the duties Of
Women. Her plea for Home Train
ing of Children was instructive and
very effective, and assured her hear
ers that no race has, or could ever
rise above it's women. Vocal Duet,
"Misere" Il'Trovatore, by Mrs. Muir
ply and Mr.. John H. Allison, was
very favorably received. The Presi-
dent spoke briefly on the Work and
Progress of the club, their effort to
assist Mrs. ]. Will King of the Attucks
Home in her great work, and asked
the support of all friends of the Fedora
tion in their club work. Mrs. Gibbs
is without question Minnesota's rep
resentative woman, and her known
executive ability has kept the Fedora
ton intact. The contribution was
taken and after the program many
remained to enjoy the Refreshments
which were served. The evening was
rare occasion, which we welcome on
their ninth anniversary. These wom-
men, whose purpose is noble and
cause is worthy, are building the
foundations of our higher civilization
and they are true to their motto,
Lifting as we climb"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10
A COSMOPOLITAN AFFAIR.

There was a good crowd at Judge
Johnson's Masquerade on Tuesday
night. About 20 couples were un-
masked The Joe williams Orchestra
furnished the music. Many were sur
prised when the time for unmasking
arrived, as several of the maskers
were in complete disguise. Mr.. Frank
Fisher directed the Grand March.
The prizes were awarded to Miss
Josie Trice, Cowgirl" costume, 1st
prize China pitcher; Miss Addie
O'Brien, End prize, "Harem" costume,
hand painted pitcher; Miss Nettie
Butler, 3rd prize, Fancy Dress Of
Golden. Grain Belt Beer Labels. Miss
Florence Owens as The Goddess of
Liberty was complimented highly.
Messrs. Edward Moody and VIM.
DUNCAN won prizes for comical cos
tunes. They were really funny. After
the unmasking the dancers enjoyed
themselves till p. M. 1t was pure
ly Cosmopolitan affair and an inter
mingling of classes and races a
glimpse of Bohemia, where the world
was kin.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10

this Board will conduct the financial
affairs of the Church on modern
business-like system. Rev. Mcdonald,
(as was his usual custom, prior to his
acceptance of this charge,) had pre-
pared delightful repast for his CO.
workers. At 9:05 P. M. he ushered
them in to his dining-room where a
large spread awaited them. The
table was decorated with cut flowers,
choice linen and cut glass, pearl
handled knives and the pastors wife,
Mrs. Mcdonald, who is an experienced
cateress, served them escalloped
oysters, sandwiches, hot rolls, olives,
pickles, homemade ice cream and
cake, coffee, nuts. The luncheon was
enjoyed and Rev. Mcdonald has in
vited them as his guests, after their
election. This will bring forth better
things, The Pilgrims are also pleased
to hear that the spirit of unity pre-
walls, and they are showing their
love for their Church and it's officers,
by their concerted action in helping
with anything that points to prosper
ity and the uplift of humanity.-Ed.
Twenty-Five dollars of the proceeds
of the entertainment by The Social
and Literary Society of Pilgrim Bap-
tist Church, managed by Mesdames
Jennie Kelly and J. M. Cleary were
donated as part of the salary of
their pastor, Rev. e. H. Mcdonald.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10
LoNGE WINS TOURNEY.

Milwaukee, Wis.-Earl Longe won
the handicap pool tournament which
came to a close at John Slaughter's.
The winner was awarded a purse Of
$50. Longe, who was considered to
have no chance for the money, sur
prised everyone when he beat out
Frank Jackson, scratch. Longe made
high run Of Is and was blanked in
eight frames. Following are the
scores of the contestants: Frank
Jackson (scratch, 1851 81; Clarence
snoggins (115) SO; Ellie Logan (110)
rs; Earl Longe (110) no; George
Perry (100) AZ. w. M. Roach was
scorekeeper; Sam Cocken, referee,
and Robinson, gamekeeper.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10
NEW UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE.

A system for the universal language
has been discovered, which it is
claimed will make it possible for per-
sons of different tongues to learn it
in few hours sufficiently well to con-
verse together. Prof. Otto Jasperson
of the University of Copenhagen, is
one of it's originators, and II Is called
lido" He is willing to send the key
to any gathering of persons to try 1t.
He says it is not a beautiful language,
but much richer than the Frenchman's
English, or the Englishman's German.
Should it be adopted, people the world
over could call for their golden grain
belt beers in the same language.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10
FURTHER DELAY !
IN APPOINTMENT
Judge Hooks Nomination
Not Sent to the Senate.
NEGROES IN OPPOSITION

Cabinet Hold Conference to Con-
slider Latest Charges Made Against
Aspirant to Supreme Bench.
Washington, Feb. S.-President Taft
did not send to the senate the name
of Circuit Judge William G. Hook to
succeed the late Associate Justice Har.
Ian on the supreme court bench.
After conference at the White
House attended by all the lawyers of
the. cabinet 1t was decided that a fur
ther investigation of Judge Hooks
judicial record, with especial bearing
on an elleged "Jim Grow" decision in
Kansas railroad case, ought to be
made before the president finally
sends in this nomination.
AS a result, the chances of the ap.
pointment of Judge Hook were not re.
garded as favorable, although no for
NAL decision has been made against
him.
Secretaries Knox, Nagle, Fisher and
Stimson and Attorney General Wicker.
sham attended the White House con.
ference.
The attention of the president was
called to the decision of Judge Hook
involving the rights of the colored
race on interstate carriers by such
prominent negroes as w. H. Lewis, as
sistant attorney general of the Unit,
cd States, Ralph G. Tyler, auditor for
the navy department, and others.
Decision Declared unsound.
Mr.. Lewis not only asserted to the
president that the decision of Judge
Hook, in which he practically held
that unless the traffic of negroes on a
given railroad was sufficient to war
rant the company, from a financial
point of view, to provide other accom-.
modations, day coaches only should be
open to their use, was not only an
outrageous decision, but was legally
bad. This protest was filed with the
president several days ago. but the
importance of it was not fully realized
until it was investigated. Until then
the president had made up his mind
to nominate Judge Hook, but he will
now hold his decision in allegiance un-
til Representative Anthony of Kansas
and other friends of Judge Hook have
had an opportunity to reply to the
charges.
One of the main arguments made by
the cO1Ored man Is that for manv
years the late Justice Harlan was re.
garded by them as the best exponent
on the supreme bench of the doctrine
Of equal rights, so far as it related to
the colored race. They now object to
an avowed opponent of the rights of
the negro, as they believe Judge Hook
to be.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10
A NEW coNsIsToRY coNsTiTUT.

ED.
Deputy Geo. L. Hoage Established a
Temple Of Mobiles Of the Mystic
Shrine.
Omaha, Neb. Feb. 5.-Commande
J. Frank Richards, $50, Of Detroit and
his assistants (Wm. r. Morris 33o,
Deputy Comdr. of Minnesota, l.. A.
Melker 33', Geo. l.. Hoage 32' of st.
Paul and J. M. Morris, Imp. Potentate
of Fezzan Temple), today constituted
the Joshua David Kelly Consistory,
A. and A. s. r., at Masonic Hall. The
ceremonies were postponed from
yesterday on account of the North
western train bearing the officials
being 25 hours late. Several delegates
from Lincoln and other points re-
turned to their homes without attend
ing the ceremonies. Thirty-seven Pc
titioners were elevated to the 32'.
Elaborate arrangements had been
made for Sundays gathering.
A New ShrIner's Temple.
Deputy George L. Hoage of st. Paul
established the Zaza Temple No. 27,
composed of 35 novices, who crossed
the desert. The visiting members left
tonight for their homes.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10
Musical. Misses Shull and Jeffrey.
Reading. "Emancipation Proclama

Musical. Misses Shull and Jeffrey.
Reading. Emancipation Proclama.
ton" Jasper Gibbs, Jr.
Vocal Solo. Mrs. F. Peoples.
Reading. Miss Eva Walker.
Vocal Solo. Mrs. Ada Van Spence
Murphy.
Lincoln Address. B. 8. Smith.
minute Talks on Lincoln.
The Jeffrey Orchestra.
"Reminiscences Of the Negro Sol
diers", by Sergt. J. w. Harper IRE
tired) DR.. F. G.. Nelson and others.
Benediction. Rev. T. w. Lewis.
ADMISSION FREE.
Committee. A. J. Kelso, Chairman,
Miss Sadie Marshall, Sec'y., Rev. T.
w. Lewis, John H. Allison, Chas.
Sumner Smith.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10
Historical and Literary Society.


What bids fair to become strong
and influential organization for intel.
lectnal culture In New York is the
Historical and Literary society Of the
st. James Presbyterian church. Of
which the Rev. DR.. william r. Law
ton is pastor. At the last meeting In
January Rev. George f. Miller de.
livered very timely address on the
"Church's Mission In the Present Day
State Of Society" On Feb. 90 Dr. e
p. Roberts will speak on personal
and Public Hygiene" and on March
q DR.. W. E. r Du Bois will deliver
lecture The general officers OF the
society are: DR.. Albert 8 Reed. prea
dent: Miss W. q. Rowe. secretary.
and Mr.. James Gwathney. treasurer
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10
CHEATHAM-LOVING.

Mr.. John Ch .atham was married at
his residence on Feb. 9Th to Miss
Elizabeth Loving by Rev. Carter
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Spence, Mrs. T. J. Carter
Misses Vivian and Nettie Loving, Gil.
bert and Wesley Cheatham. Refresh.
ments were served, also several
musical selections rendered. Mr.
Cheatham is retired Captain of the
Minneapolis Fire Department. We
wish them success on the sea of
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10
A LEAP YEAR PARTY.
LINCOLN CELEBRATION.

The Social and Literary will hold
on Lincoln's Day (night) Leap
Year Party. Each lady must bring
escort, male to hear this splendid
program as follows: Reading, Lin
coins Proclamation Address, Ollie
McManus, Solo, ]. Edgar Murphy, Ad-
dress by Rev. A. G.. Wilkerson, "a
gifted speaker who will interest you)
Solos by Messrs. John H. Jr, and
Lloyd Hickman. Refreshments will
be served by the ladies of the So
ciety. Who will you bring?
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10
MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM.

Or. White Delivers a Great Address.
Despite the weather last Sunday an
appreciative audience greeted DR.. J.
r. White of st. Paul, who addressed
the Sunday Forum at St. Peters
Church. He was introduced by the
Editor of the Star and after the close
of his remarks was rendered a vote
of thanks by the Forum.
His Subject was, eternal Progress.
1t was a mastery effort, which car
ried the audience out Of the ordinary
thought, and brought them in touch
with things beautiful in creation.
showing the pathetic side of the life
of our ancestors, and our advanced
position in the progress of the age.
He made a pathetic appeal for the
Education of our children, and urged
our young men to heed the Universal
call Back to the farm" This lecture
was delivered in style and manner,
displaying Rev. Whites wonderful
talent and ability for controlling and
securing conventions for the Citq of
st. Paul. The next convention Is the
NEGRO National Educational Con-
gress" in which all the best people
of the race in Minneapolis will be ex-
pected to take part in the Minneapolis
day and show to the world her ap-
probation to Rev. White and the
Delegates and Visitors, from all over
the United States. Miss Adah Lewis
presided at the piano and Miss Alice
Marshall was appointed Sec'y. pro
tenn. Upon motion of Mr.. John Wright
the birthday of Frederick Douglass
will be celebrated at the next meeting
at Bethesda Baptist Church. Rev. e.
III. Mcdonald Of Pilgrim Baptist
Church will be the principal speaker.
Il was voted that the Forum COM
memorate the Anniversary of the
birth of Abraham Lincoln with be-
fitting ceremonies. Pres. Bullock ap-
pointed Mr.. A. J. Kelso, chairman Of
committee to arrange following pro-
gram:
LINCOLN EXERCISES.
Prayer-Rev. T. J. Carter.
Song Battle Hymn Of the Repub-
lic."
Introduction. Pres. B. F. Bullock.
Readings. Mrs. Walter Blackburn.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10
ST. PAUL LOCAL NOTES.
REV. MCDONALD ENTERTAINs
BOARD.

At Theor First Business Meeting.
The Joint Board of Pilgrim Baptist
Church were the guests of their pas
tor, Rev. e. s. Mcdonald, at his resi-
dence, 651 w. Central Ave-, on Feb.
1, where they held their first meeting
since the annual election. Those
present were Deacons G. w. Wills, j.
H. Hickmon, G.. w. James, ]. B. john
son, B. F. Simpson, F. B. Stevens;
Trustees, s. Ed. Hall, Chairman, ]. j.
Billups, Secy.; Alex. Payne, w. T.
Francis, M. A. Boiling, Lee G. Cole
man, w. p. Hough. Several recon-
were made at this meet
ing, which if carried out, means that
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10

Mrs. Stella Lobbins is i'll in the
Lethbridge, Alba. Hospital.
Mr.. Arthur v. Hall read one of his
poems before the B. Y. P. U. last
Sunday, John A. Hickman, Jr., sang a
Baryton Solo.
See Clifford o. Smith, the Tailor
about your spring suit or overcoat.
AUTUMN LEAF DANCING CLASS
Under the Management of
Mrs. Nellie Mccullough, will hold their
Annual
PRIZE MAsQUERADE PARTY.
DEARBORN HALL, so. 5TH ST.
ADMISSION 35c. Checking Free
MccuIIough's Full Orchestra.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10
THE MINOR CASE SETTLED.

fHE MlNOH CASE OF lied.
Mrs. Addie Minor Receives Custody
Of Children, and Valves all Rights,
Four Children Given Property.
Under the terms of written agree
ment, signed by Mr.. and Mrs. R. G.
Minor, Monday, February 9Th, in the
office of Attorney Stan. ]. Donelly,
Mr.. Minors attorney. Mr.. Minor
decided to his four children, Robert,
Clinton, Leahmay and Walter, the
property, 800, 324 and 326, Harrington
Ave. Mr.. Minor consented to allow
Mrs. Minor custody and care of the
children and the revenue from rent
on the property for the care and keep
ing of Mrs. Minor and the children,
and to maintain the property. Mrs.
Minor valves all rights for any claim
against Mr.. Minor or the property.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10

ATTEND THE LINCOLN Ex-
ERcIsEs AT BETHESDA BAPTIST
CHURCH, 1920 EIGHTH ST. 8,
MINNEAPOLIS, MONDAY NIGHT,
FEB. IL, 1912. AUSPICES OF SUM-
DAY FORUM.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10

DON'T FORGET THE VALENTINE
PARTY AT DEARBORN HALL,
FEB. 14TH, BY THE LADIES OF
FIDELITY COURT OF cALANTHE
NO. s45. ADMISSION Csc.
SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10

Big Loss to Members Of the Race.
Through the complete failure of the
Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty
company In New York upward Of 5OO0
Afro;Americans will lose $5OC.OOO. ac
cording to recent report. ~
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10

DON'T FORGET THE VALENTINE
PARTY AT DEARBORN HALL, FEB.
14TH.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-02-10
LINCOLN EXERCISES.

Prayer-Rev. T. J. Carter.
Song Battle Hymn of the Repub
lic."
Introduction. Pres. B. F. Bullock.
Readings. Mrs. Walter Blackburn.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-03
Assistant SECRETARY.

young man came to me TO tell me that
his sweetheart was coming to Washing
ton to work and that he wanted her TO
meet the Young Women's Christian As
sociation girls first of all so that she
would make her first friends in a help
full environment, and have the chance TO
fill in certain gaps in her education as
well. When she arrived he brought her
straight to US so that she felt none of
that utter desolation that comes to coun-
try girl when she comes a stranger TO a
strange city to work among strange peo-
pie This same thing has happened a
good many times. which makes me feel
very proud of the depth Of confidence
that is felt in our real friendship for
girls who have to blaze their own trails
through life"
To my way OF thinking there could be
no greater demonstration of faith than
this.
And while We are talking OF frisnd-
ship 10 the stranger let's take a little
mental journey to the hundreds of coun-
try homes, or village homes. which young
women leave TO work in Washington.
If you were the mother OF one OF these
girls. and your heart followed her every
step Of the way to her new work, wouldn't
IL comfort you to know that at the Union
Station in Washington a Young Women's
Christian Association deaconess would
meet the incoming train and would learn
from your daughter that she was a
The Washington herald., 1912-03-03
PENSIONS FOR TEACHERS
FURNISH OBJECT LESSON
Some Suggestions of Value as to Retirement Fund
for Employees of Federal Government

the municipality or the State in which
they teach, or entirely by the voluntary
contributions Of the teachers them
selves.
IN nipe cases the teachers pay all
while in seven they pay nothing. These
latter include the State pension sys-
TENS OF Maryland. New Jersey. and
Rhode Island. the permanent pension
fund OF Boston, the pension system OF
Charleston. s. c., tine retirement fund
OF the College of the City OF New York.
and the Elkln fund In Philadelphia TEe
EIkin fund IS pure benefaction, being
donaiicn Of SI.s0o.0c0. and from the
interest an annuity OF $500 Is paid teach
ers OF twenty-five years service who are
incapacitated and are without means OF
support" The pension fund for the Col
lege of the City OF New York pays gem
erously and is supported entirely by the
city. Rhode Island and New Jersey paw
adequate pensions. one-half the average
pay OF the past five years. specified IN
the former State to be not over 500 q
year.
Maryland appropriates S25.eoo a year
and pays not over 500 a year TO teach
ers OF twenty-five years service In the
State who are without means Of COM
Portable support. Boston levies a tax OF
cents on each 100 OF taxable prop
erty and pays $50 a year TO teachers iu-
capacitated in the service who are sixty
five years of age or who have taught
thirty years. twenty Of which shall have
been in the city. Charleston pensions its
teachers over the age Of siNty-fve who
have taught in the city twenty-five years.
or who have taught twenty years and
have become incapacitated, IL they
'stand in need of maintenance" but the
pension is only ,one-hslf the pay at time
Of retirement and not over $50 year.
A teachers pension system to be ade-
quate and a real pension system must
provide an annuity for old age which
will support one in decency and com
fort Most of these pension systems
aim at that result and pay anpuities
ranging from 500 to $500, averaging some
what over SOC.
The details Of these systems win bd
given in the next article.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-03
Extension Secretary.

the national society OF the d. A. r., a
member OF committee OF the chHd's Ia
Dor department OF the ID. A. r., and
chairman Of the extension department of
the Young Women's Christian AssocIa-
tion.
While the various lines Of work in which
the association is engaged are pretty
esenly balanced. according to the inten-
tion OF its board of directors, there Is no
feature that has so great an element OF
human interest, as the extension work of
which Miss Ludema Sayre is secretary.
This statement would cause you no won
der could you spend just an hour with
Miss Sayre, as l did, and get right down
under the hide to the naked heart of
what has actually been accomplished
through her department, an accomplish
ment which II is only fair to attribute
largely TO the spirit OF the woman who
directs the extension work
Miss Sayre began her keen knowledge
Of girls when they were very small
stripplings. and she had the care Of them
In the scnoolroom, which she left TO take
the assistant secretaryship OF the Young
WOmen's Christian Association at Los
Angeles, Cal. where she remained until
the call to Washington came to her for
the Inauguration Of the first extension
work in this city.
Keeps Close to Hearts of Girls.
There have been two theories that have
made her undertaking here so vital q
success. The first OF these is to keep
very close TO the hearts OF the girls for
whom she works. and the second is to
keep them close to each other.
The shortest cut to both is to Organize
them into clubs" Miss Sayre explained
to me.
"AIl clubs are organized on one
plan of three committees. The first of
these is tine friendship committee. which
looks after strangers. and all work out
side OF the club; the social committee.
which plans the monthly meetings, and
the banquets that are so dear to hearts
OF young girls; and the membership COM
mittee, which remembers all the club
girls in times OF both Joy and sorrow.
MY senior Clubs said Miss Sayre, are
club, round table, wise