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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20
BISHOPS TO MEET
IN BALTIMORE
High Official Church Council
Begins Session Feb. 8
CAUSE OF SPECIAL INTEREST.

The Coming SemiannuaI Meeting OF
Methodist Episcopal Bishops Will BE
the Last Held Before the General
Conference, Which convenes In Kan.
sas City, No., In May.
Baltimore.-The semiannual meeting
of the bishops council Of the African
Methodist Episcopal church will be
held in this city beginning on Thurs,
day, Feb. 8. The sessions will be held
in Bethel A. M. e. church, Of which
the Rev. Dr. D. G. Hill is pastor. Spe-
cial interest Is manifested in the COM
ing session, as it is the last to be held
before the converting Of the general
conference in Kansas City, Mo-. in
May.
Rev. DR.. Hill is busily engaged in
making the necessary arrangements
for entertainment of the bishops, other
officials and visitors who are expected
to be present in large numbers. Pas.
tor Hill is a thoroughgoing race man
and entertains some very decided
views concerning the future well being
Of the race In the United States. In
his recent sermon from the words,
"The Lord hath done great things fol
us, whereof we are glad" DR.. Hill
showed much earnestness. He said.
among other things:
II think it is generally conceded by
all fair minded people who have care
fully studied the past and present life
Of our people that our growth since the
landing Of the first twenty slaves, in
Jamestown, Va, in 1920 has been ex
traordinary. The annals OF human his
tory do not record people whose
progress has been so marvellous as that
Of the colorcd American.
This is a great world, world agi
tated by many varied conflicts Of RI
valry in church and in state. The rich
are striving to become richer, and the
poor are struggling for a living.
Amid this condition Of affairs oul
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20
THE TRUTH WELL TOLD.

Don't be afraid to speak Ill Of the
dead. No man that has lived should
be saved from deserved criticism by
the commonplace fact of ceasing to
be alive. 81 should WISH" said the
Cardinal de Bernis, that every re-
gard Of politeness be preserved for
the living, but that it might be per-
mitted to speak freely ones mind Of
the dead"
Filled as our lives are with daily
shams, there is no more absurd and
abominable sham about us than the
mask of sorrow that we wear to the
funeral of a rogue. AS a matter Of
fact, the dead, being safe from phys
ical punishment, should be the more
open to such reprobation as their acts
may have courted.
In a true sense, "the evil that men
do lives after them" To condone
the faults of the dead is to corrupt the
morality of the living.-Reginald w.
Kaufman, in The Cosmopolitan.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20

people are struggling to rise, even
against world of oppression, race
prejudice and constitutional injustice.
You therefore observe that we are
hedged in on every side by seemingly
insurmountable barriers and are yet
destined to fill most conspicuous
place in the history Of this country.
Indeed, we are made more so because
Of our past and present environments,
which have been always dissimilar to
those Of any other people in America"
After giving census figures to show
what progress the race has made
along all lines since emancipation DR..
Hill continued: "Thus we stand at the
open doorway Of the twentieth cen
fury the wonder of progress. The
friction has been intense and even now
Is acute. But the happy results that
have accrued have been 50 beneficial
that we are rather inclined to invite
resistance than to oppose 1t. Because
we do not know and often hear Of the
fearful violence of mob rule, Of lynch
ings and disregard for the supremacy
Of the laws Of our country by those
who are infamed by race hate and
strong drink and because the perpc-
traitors Of mob violence are often set
free we say that the cords are being
more tightly drawn and that our lives
are less secure now than in other
days.
"God allows the fires Of wrath to
blaze and the pillows Of hate to pass
over us that the dross may be all the
more consumed and the gold refined
in US. God never forsakes his people
but the trouble Is that the people often
forsake God"
After paying great tribute to John
Brown. Abraham Lincoln, Sumner
Frederick Douglass, Daniel A. Payne
Henry Highland Garnett. Lovejoy.
Garrison. Henry Ward Beecher. Har-
riet Beecher Stowe and others con-
spicuous in the anti-slavery cause and
tracing the history Of the civil war
the speaker said the results Of free
dom are seen In our education, home
life and religious growth.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20

turned to his native state and spent
Eve successful years as pastor Of the
church at Morristown, N. ].
He gradually became one Of the
strongest characters in the New Jersey
conference and was sent to his pres
ent charge, st. James A. M. e. church,
this city. This is the largest church
in the conference and stands among
the leading churches in the connection.
His executive ability was tested by
many barriers in this field. The church
had obligations to the amount Of $685.
600. He did not fail to accept the ar
duous task and has adjusted the at
fairs of the church so that it meets all
Of its obligations.
His training has eminently fitted him
for such service as the church needs.
He has been conference secretary for
six years. His church led the general
conference in dollar money, breaking
the record by raising $50 more than his
predecessor. He represented his con-
ference at the general conference at
Norfolk, Va. and will again represent
the same at the quadrennial confer
ence next May in Kansas City, Mo.
For four years he was grand chancel-
lor of the Knights Of Pythias Of New
Jersey, during which he doubled the
membership.
As a preacher, pastor and scholar he
exhibits remarkable ability, and sew
eral persons high in the councils Of the
church, with numerous others In most
all sections Of the country, have upon
various occasions highly complimented
him. His friends say that for num-
Der of years he has had aspirations In
the direction Of the missionary secre-
taryship. having made special study
Of. the work. Through his many
friends. after a conference with the
leading spirits Of the church, he decid-
ed to allow his name to be used as O
candidate for that Office.
Other influential members of his con-
ference say this is the young man they
want, not because he comes from any
particular section, but because he 10
gifted and worthy of advancement.
He was a poor boy, but he has worked
his way through college from the most
humble rank. plucked a branch from
the tree Of persistence and wrote his
name high in the temples Of the Lord.
The New Jersey conference has in
dorsed him for the position Of secre-
tary Of missions, and. judging from the
attitude of other conferences over the
country. he will surely be elected.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20
IN THE BUSINESS WORLD.
Capable Afro Americans Who Are Get.
ting Results From Their Efforts.

Capable Afro Americans Who Are Get.
8 ting Results From Their Efforts.
Sterling Lambert is an enterprising
business man Of Yonkers. N. Y. who
conducts the oldest. best appointed and
most successful employment agency in
the Terrace City and caters only to
the most exclusive families in the city
and the county of Westchester In ad-
dition to this business. he deals in real
estate, buying and exchanging proper
ty. He has thus made 1t possible for
colored people to secure more sanitary
and comfortable homes in Yonkers.
s. A. Bennett. a graduate of Yale and
Yonkers' only colored lawyer, is asso-
ciated with Mr.. Lambert in an advisory
capacity and looks after the law end
Of the real estate business. Mr.. Ben.
nett is a good speaker and a careful
and very painstaking lawyer ard is
growing in favor in the courts of the
city and county. Mr.. Lambert's wife
Is an example Of womanly industry
and enterprise. She Is an excellent
modiste and conducts an establishment
on Woodwork avenue, which is second
to none.
At the recent exposition held In the
armory in Yonkers to show the prog
ress Of America in the Industrial and
mechanical arts, etc., Mrs. Lambert ex-
hibited several gowns designed and
fashioned with her own hands, which
brought her unstinted praise from fash
ionable folk, who had no idea," as
many Of them frankly admit, that col.
Ored women, were so artistic.
But these good ladies had not read
John Boyle O'Reilly's splendid tribute
to the artistic genius Of our coloored
women. He said, 1.-The colored woman
has the best artistic eye for color of all
the women in America" The Lam
berts live in their own pretty home at
4S Woodwork avenue. They are both
active members Of Messiah Baptist
church and lend hand to every
worthy cause and every worthy indi-
vidual having claim upon their gen.
erous bounty. Mr.. Lambert Is prom
inent member of the knights of Pyth-
las and Of several local organizations
around Yonkers.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20
THREE YEARS. GROWTH OF
THE ABYSSINIAN CHURCH
Congregation Prospers Under the Rev
Dr.. A. c. PowelI's Ministry.

December 1911, marked the close OF
the third year of the pasrorate of the
Rev. DR.. A. Clayton Powell at the
Abyssinian Baptist church in New
York. DR.. Powell's anniversary ser.
mon consisted of a critical review of
the spiritual, financial and numerical
growth Of the church and was one OF
the best discourses which the pastor
has delivered during his three years
passionate Of that large and influential
congregation.
Under his ministry the church has
enjoyed an unparalleled degree Of sue
cess. A recital of the accomplishments
sounds more like fiction than facts of
church history. During the three years
the pastor has made 1,O41 sick calls,
conducted 269 funerals, married fifty
three couples, prayed for seventy-one
babies, delivered in his own church
two lectures, 4O7 sermons and mid.
week gospel addresses; delivered at
other churches and halls 122 sermons.
lectures and addresses, thus making IL
total of 531 sermons, addresses and
lectures delivered in three years.
DR.. Powell well said that only a man
who has passed through such an eX
perience knows the time, nerve force
and blood required in the preparation
necessary for the delivery of this num-
Der of speeches. During the three
years the church collected from all
sources $61, 297 ~ and paid on it's debts
$1O.357. When Rev. Mr. Powell took
charge the church owed on all it's
properties $145,357. 1t now owes $l35.-
600 and had paid in interest during
his pastorate $21 800 and for addition
to the church $500.
During the three years. 7O3 members
have been added to the roll. 1t is now
considered one Of the strongest church
es financially. spiritually and numer
ically in the north, having a member
ship of $500. AS an illustration of
this during the one hundred and third
anniversary, which was recently cele-
brated, the pastor asked for $500. and
$4,000 was che amount received.
The church is thoroughly united. and
no people are showing their love for
their minister in more practical way
than the Abyssinians In addition to
about 500 worth of Christmas gifts
made him and his family. the members
gave him a handsome purse as an ex-
preston of their love and high appre-
citation for his three years service.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20
Room For Deserving Young Min.
listers In A. NJ {. Church.
THE way TO INSURE SUCCESS
Thrilling Story of the Upward strus.
Giles Of the Rev. Dr.. II. p. Anderson
From obseurity to Prominenes-kis
10 Urged by His Friends For Seers.
tary Of Missions.
BY GEORGE FRANCIS KING.

Atlantic City, N. 1.-THE young men
in the African Methodist Episcopal
church to marked degree have set
the impress of their personality on
the remarkable work Of that denomi-
nation. One among this element is a
young man who has come into close
relationship with many great move
ments for the conservation of the best
interest Of the race. He has become
influential in the denomination and is
precursor Of what may be expected
from the younger men. This story
tells Of character which has the kind
Of initiative that causes one to build
stronger by adhering to the rules
which insure progress.
There is an appreciate tendency on
the part Of molders of sentiment in
the A. M. e. church to allow young
men who can make their way by hard
work to positions of great trust a
chance to use their talent. Because of
this peculiar ability to elevate himself
from the position of chore boy on a
farm, cheerfully toiling in a brickyard,
making a clean record for himself as
coachman, waiter in hotels and on din
ing cars, the Rev. DR.. H. p. Anderson
10 much admired.
The story of a struggle to support a
mother and sister on farm after the
death of his father is strikingly exem
plified in the early struggles Of the
Rev. Mr.. Anderson. Having parents
who endowed him with strong Chris
tian character, he had righteous am
bition and entered Wherefore univer-
sity in 1889. He was converted at
this noted Institution and completed
with honor the college and theological
courses Of the university and then re-
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20
FURNISHED ROOMS.

Large front room, modern conven-
fences, suitable for man and wife or
single gentleman. On direct car line.
Apply to Mrs. j. e. Leeke, 2433 4th
Ave. So.
Nicely furnished rooms for gentle
men. Steam heat, bath, apply Mrs.
M. J. Fately, 1917 9Th Ave. So.
Furnished Rooms.-All convenience
es, $3.50 and $3.50 per week. Apply
to Miss Dimple Morris, 500 So. 18th st.
Mrs. Matte Davis has opened the
Hotel Davis at 10 Western ave., where
she has desirable rooms at reasonable
prices. Transient roomers accom-
modated. (adv.)
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20
A PLEA FOR THE AMATEUR.

Ladies and gentlemen, / would a
word with you. Amateur dramatic
work in the Twin Cities has received
a great deal of encouragement and
even risen to some popularity, by
your large patronage and growing in
terest. 1t has been my pleasure to
direct or assist in directing the major
portion Of the dramas presented in
Minneapolis and st. Paul within the
last five seasons; for which reason
I feel that no one should be more
thankful to the public for their ap-
probation, than myself. 1t is brought
to my attention that material of
worth for Amateur dramatic try-out,
is very difficult to secure. There are
various reasons, two only of which
l shall mention.
First: In most cases the same
caste presents only one play which
means much hard work for only one
performance, with little or no re-
Enumeration. There is some financial
outlay in staging play properly and
oftimes the net proceeds are not
satisfactory.
I Second: The success Of an
amateurs efforts depends upon this
trial: Ambition, Opportunity, En-.
couragement.
1. Ambition is furnished by the stu
dent.
2. Opportunity is furnished by the
management.
8. Encouragement is furnished by
the audience.
In some audiences where amateur
efforts are presented there are per-
sons not for encouragement sake.
These people either have not the
ambition of the amateur, who goes
forward and tries; or having 1t, they
are unwilling to take their fellowmen
by a kind word or look.
You may notice them making poor
attempts at criticism and picking
flaws simply because they are &C
quainted with members Of the caste
and the next night you may see them
at our local theatre, where they see
and hear work which sometimes Is
no better, yet they go home with the
apparent feeling Of having gotten
their moneys worth.
Sometimes they talk loudly during
the performance, thereby disturbing
the vast majority who come for the
pure purpose of encouraging us and
being entertained and amused.
These are our main difficulties in
obtaining good material Of which We
have a wealth and neither you nor
we want poor material.
II convenient, all ambitious per-
sons should register with some or
ganization, cultivate this ability and
help raise the amateur standard Of
our community.
Finally l wish to thank the public
for their generous attendance and
corteous attention to the perform
ances given by the Wither's Dramatic
Company which will soon appear with
a new caste of characters and new
act drama entitled "a Fight Against
Fate"
DR.. Fred c. Nelson,
Stage Director.
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INDUSTRIAL STATISTICS.
Wonderful Achievements Of the
Race In Pennsylvania.

Unusual public comment has
been aroused in the annual re-
port Of John L. Hockey, chief
recorder of the state bureau of
Industrial statistics, because of
the fact that for the first time
there is included in his report an
account Of the realty holdings.
personal property and industrial
activities among the colored peo-
pie Of the state. The report
shows that individuals and or
CARNATIONS hold title to real es-
tate valued at $2O,OOO,OOO. The
assessment on said realty
amounts to $13.OOO.OOO.
In the city of Philadelphia
alone the race owns 1880 parcels
of real estate subject to taxation.
Of which the assessed valuation
is $2,S01, 275. In Pittsburgh there
are 643 pieces Of property cred
tied to members of the race, with
an assessed value Of $1,437, 900.
the market value Of which is ST.
$4,000. In other cities, like
Harrisburg, the property hold
ings of the colored citizens are
estimated at from $4,000 to
$4,000.
Mr.. Rockey's report further
shows that there are upward Of
$4,000 persons Of African descent
employed at gainful occupations,
classified as follows: Engaged
at domestic service, 69.4 per cent;
manufacturing, 1919 per cent:
transportation, 11.8 per cent; ag-
riculture, 4.6 per cent, and in
professional service, 1.5 per cent.
Within the past decade there
have sprung up number Of
thrifty business concerns which
give employment to members of
the race. There are eleven build
ing and loan associations in the
state conducted by persons of
means and experience. There
are $50 churches besides many
other religious organizations
owned by the colored people in
the state, which are valued at
$3.160.267.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20

wherever any race or group Of peo-
pie learn to do a 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??, 1912-01-20
The Catholic Church has done more

The Catholic Church has done more
for the American Negro than any
other Of the religious denominations
or political porties. It's leaders have
drawn around black men the magic
circle Of the church" and held at bay
the riot-ruffians Of the North as well
as the hell-hounds Of the South.
verily-"More sharper than q ser
pents' tooth IL an ungrateful child.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20
Good Citizen and CAPABLE Physical,

York Russell. M. D.. is one Of the
most thorough and practical Negro
physicians in Greater New York. He
is highly educated, is progressive. and
his services are greatly In demand
He enjoys the confidence and friend
ship of some of the leading white prac-
titioners in New York city. who fire.
quently consult with him on medical
matters. The doctor Is good mixer.
a capital speaker and popular with all
races and all classes.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20
swsitzsr Camp InstaIIs New Officers

oWenzor SamP sHsSd1o wow SWSeTs.
The most interesting event Of a pa
triotic nature in Pittsburgh the sec
ond week in January was the install
lation Of the newly elected officers Of
the General J. B. Sweitzer camp. No.
90, Sons Of Veterans, which was held
on Friday evening. Jan. II. The Off
GERS are as follows: Commander. A.
8. Corbin; senior vice commander. w.
8. Walls: junior vice commander. r..
w. Gun; patriotic instructor. r. W.
jenkins; chaplain, w. L. Lewis: sec
rotary, James e. Howard; treasurer.
O. A. Nesbitt; color sergeant. G. B.
Nox; guide. F. B. Pulpress: inside
guard. Alfred Bradford: outside guard,
w. Ii. Jackson. Jr.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20

Mr.. F. Peoples has opened his of.
flee at 236 Boston Block, where he Is
engaged in transactions in all
branches OF real estate, will build,
buy, loan or sell. He solicits your
Patronage, and offers two weeks free
rent on all monthly rentals. (adv.)
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20

II you are thinking Of "buyIns a
home" lot or Investing your money In
real estate, It will be to your ad.
vantage to see McDew. You can buy
Just like paying rent. Now 10 the
time to buy. Why put II off until
spring? See some Of the houses he
Is offering for 500 down and sis per
month. Call $40 Sykes Block, and
have a talk with him.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20

A BARGAlN-For sale - 7-Room
house, modern except heat, Lot 32x
1853 feet. Good barn. Sold on easy
terms. Call N. w. Mic. 3112 or T. 8.
Center AL.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20

The Twin City Star has the ex-
elusive use in this city Of the Afro
American news service Of the Amer
lean Press Assn, edited by Mr.. N. B.
Dodson Of N. Y, which IL q feature
Of our publication, much appreciated
by our readers.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20

Walter Webb, serving a sentence
of IS years in Saltwater has applied
for a pardon. He was convicted Of
manslaughter on Feb "a, 1906. It Is
expected that his sentence will be
committed and then he will be re-
leased. Webb was convicted for kill
ing Elijah Holmes.
Joe Blackwell will move shortly,
since they have begun clearing the
site for the new Post Office.
ADvERTIsE-IT HELPS.
Mr.. w. L. Howard has opened a
Shoe-Shining Parlor and Cigar and
News Stand at 112 Wash. Ave. No.
and will carry a line Of Negro news
pares.-Adv.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20
THE DE LUX STUDIO.
400 Wabasha St.. St. Paul,

has on sale the pictures Of the Mobiles
Of Fezzan Temple, and their guests,
which was taken at their Ball on
Dec. 10th at Tschida's Hall. This Is
your opportunity to get this valuable
souvenir Price rs cents. Leave your
order now.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20
IN MEMORIAM.

Marjorie E., Infant daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Greenleaf B. Johnson, who
fell asleep August Goth, 1911. Aged
10 months. I'VE sigh for the touch
Of a vanished hand, and a voice we
loved that's STILL"
Mother and Father.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20
To Hold Joint Lincoln Celebration.

To Hold Joint Lincoln Celebration.
The Carlton avenue branch of the
Young Mems Christian association and
the Lexington avenue branch of the
Y. w. Z. A. in brooklyn are arranging
to hold joint celebration of Lincoln's
birthday Feb. II.
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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20

In the onward march OF science men
have learned that the dewdrop Is a
tiny ocean, that solidity Of matter is
obtained by moving particles so
closely knit that the human eye seeks
space in vain. These silent forces
speak wonders of the glowing posi-
bilities Of man in ORGANIZED func-
ton.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-20
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