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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27

ton to this preparation, DR.. Fountain
also holds two diplomas from the Gen.
trail Indiana university.
DR.. Fountain is mild hammered,
conservative Christian gentleman. His
former success in the passionate
throughout the state Of Georgia and
the host of friends he has throughout
the connection assure him Of follow
ing loyal, sincere and capable, and
there is no doubt but that much Of
the present progress shown at the
college this year is due to his per-
sonality and his remarkable popularity.
To be sure it would be a poor sort
Of man at any rate whose whole life
work could be wrecked by one little
show Of opposition.
It is doubtful that the student cpl
sode has had one thing to do either
way with the present fortunes Of the
school. An institution that has done
as much good in the southland as Nor
ris Brown college has done will not
be wrecked in q moment Its men,
cries will live, its precepts will live,
and no man Is surer to carry them
out to successful conclusions than
man who was brought up within its
walls and breathes day in and day
out for several years its kindly and
beneflcent spirit.
DR.. Fountain has retained practically
the same faculty and a high grade
Of work is attempted in each Of the de-
artments-namely, theology, science.
preparatory, collegiate, academic, Eng
lish. music. industrial and nurse train
ing.
The Georgia conferences in the first
session since DR.. Fountains presi-
dency have expressed satisfaction
over the work, and the entire board
Of trustees seems to be with the man.
agement. There is no reason why Nor
ris Brown college will not now take
the place in educational circles to
which 1t Is entitled. and all indications
point to that end now that pickering
and strife are over. A visit through
all the departments Of the institution
and in all the classrooms will show
absolute contentment on the faces OF
the more than 800 students. while In
every respect the teachers show con-
siderable devotion to the work they
have in hand.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27
JuveniIe Buds Of Promise Prospers,

The Juvenile Buds Of Promise, No.
s, Grand United Order Of Sons and
Daughters of Moses. in Brooklyn is
one of the most thrifty organizations
Of little folk in Greater New York. It
numbers over 100 boys and girls who
are being trained for the work Of the
order by competent instructors. The
reports Of the officials at the recent al
nual meeting showed that after payin:,
all expenses for the year snug sum
remains in the treasury. The Juvenile
Buds were organized In 1902.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27
Knights Of Pythias' Annual Carnival.

Knights Of Pythias' Annual Carnival.
The annual mask ball and Pythian
carnival Of Ben-Hur lodge No. 10.
Knights Of Pythias, recently held IL
Brooklyn. was largely attended and
was also a social and financial sue,
cess. The officers of the lodge are
Edward Henry, John Curtis. Thomas
T. Scott. Charles e. Porter. Robert
Lee. Cornelius Lovett. Robert Baynard.
William II. Mcfarland, CASTOR Smith
and Anthony Fenty. The past chan
cellor commanders are Robert Bay
nard, Major e. B. Ceruti. Walter KEEL
ly. William FL. Mcfarland, Frank
Downing and ]. Fl. Williams.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27

II you are thinking Of buying a
home" lot or investing your money In
real estate, It will be to your ad.
vantage to see MeDew. You can buy
Just like paying rent. Now is the
time to buy. Why put It off until
spring? See some Of the houses he
Is offering for 500 down and sis per
month. Call 61o Sykes Block, and
have a talk with him.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27
PUBLISHERS OPPORTUNITY
Advertising Agencies Lean Toward
Papers Edited by Afro. America

HuNorSiein9 agencies Lean loWaro
Papers Edited by Afro Americans.
Within the past two weeks,
since Jan. l." says Albion Lewis
Holsey, 1.-THE proprietors Of two
well known advertising agencies
have consulted me with regard
. to advertising propositions for
papers published by and in the
J interest Of Afro-Americans. In
each case reliable information
was sought as how best to reach
the largest number Of papers at
once.
81 named to such inquirers a
long list of papers published by
our people, gave their location
and quoted their approximate
circulation. This seems to me
to be fine opening for num-
. Der Of publications to greatly in
crease the number Of advertise
ments from that which they are
now carrying. ......
"Why not combine their efforts
to secure advertisements? Such
organizations as the National
Negro Press association should
inaugurate a large advertising
campaign to let the general ad-
vertising public know the value
. Of their papers as advertising
mediums. At the last session of
the Negro Press association
had planned to offer this sug-
. gestion, but the time was squan-
. dered in electing officers and ar
guments over trivial matters.
II spoke to President Lewey
about this matter. and he ex-
pressed himself as being much
in sympathy with such move
ment. It is my hope that this
matter will be taken up at the
next meeting. for advertising is
certainly one Of the vital fac
tors in journalistic activity"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27
Mother and Father.

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 is an ungrateful child.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27
A PLEA FOR THE AMATEUR.

Ladies and gentlemen, l would q
word with you. Amateur dramatic
work in the Twin Cities has received
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
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-
muneration. There Is some financial
outlay in staging play properly and
oftimes the net proceeds are not
satisfactory.
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.
3. 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 it, 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.
If convenient, all ambitious per.
sons should register with some or.
ganization, cultivate this ability and
help raise the amateur standard OF
our community.
Finally I 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 a
act drama entitled "A Fight Against
Fate"
DR.. Fred c. Nelson,
Stage Director.
Jopv 70 10
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27
Or. q. T. Washington to Tour Florida.

Or. 3. T. Washington to Tour Florida.
The managers Of the tour Of DR..
Booker T. Washington which Is to be
made through Florida have announced
that the start will be made at Pensa-
cola on Friday. March 1. The pill
grimage will end in Jacksonville
Thursday night, March Z. A number
Of successful business men and edu-
Gators will accompany DR.. Washing
ton on the trip through the state.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27
WORK OF MORRIS
BROWN COLLEGE
The New President Has Proved
His Worth as an Educator.
WON SUCCESS BY PERSISTENCE

Results Of the First Year Of the Ad.
ministratien Of the Rev. w. A.. Foun-
tain At Well Known School Are Refu-
tations Of the Theory Held by HE
Numerous Critics.
Atlanta, Ga.-The remarkable sue
cess of Morris Brown college during
the first year Of the presidency Of Rev.
w. A. Fountain, D. D., seems to en-
phasize as rather absurd and silly the
little resentment manifested by some
Of the higher class students at the be-
ginning Of the year. As a matter of
fact, that episode seems now in the
light Of calmer reason to have been as
false in its contentious as it was silly
and absurd in it's foundation.
It will be remembered that some of
the higher class students in letter to
the board Of trustees pointed out that
DIR. Fountain, while a good man, a
minister in the African Methodist
church Of first rank, and while he held
a hard earned reputation for honesty,
sobriety and learning, he had never
graduated from college and was
therefore not fit for the presidency Of
Morris Brown college.
As a matter of fact, all this conten-
ton was basically wrong and, as the
strenuous one would have said, "abso-
lutely false" DR.. Fountain is a grad
uate Of Allen university. He is also a
graduate from the collegiate depart
ment of Morris Brown college, class of
1901, and from the theological depart
ment, 1902. Thus it would seem that
the satisfaction would have been keen
er in the honor which had come to one
Of the institutions own sons. In add
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

We are not cutting rates" to meet
opposition. Our position is secure, yet
we offer every inducement to adver-
tisers. You can get line or q page.
We want your ad. You need our
space. If you can get cheaper rates
in other publications, with equal re-
suits, you should do so. Advertising
is essential to business-if your bust
ness is worth advertising.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27

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 80
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??, 1912-01-27
Msssenesrship For James D. Gross

As a reward for diligence and be-
cause Of his peculiar fitness for the
position the Hon. Frank J. Harris,
county treasurer in Pittsburgh. has ap-
pointed Mr.. James D. Gross messenger
In his office. Mr.. Gross was for two
years a turnkey mt the central police
station. He has also served seven
years as a deputy constable In the
Seventh and Eighth wards. He is a
prominent member Of royal grand
lodge, No. 81, Knights Of Pythlas. and
captain of Greater Pittsburgh COM
pany. No. IA, Of the uniform rank of
the order
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27

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??, 1912-01-27

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??, 1912-01-27
THE DE LUX STUDIO.
420 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. goth at Tschida's Hall. This is
your opportunity to get this valuable
souvenir. Price Is cents. Leave your
order now.
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FIVE CENTS A LINE.

Send Csc In stamps with your
"Rent ads" and they will be inserted,
and copy containing Insertion will
be sent to your address. Write
plainly. Address The Twin City Star,
Minneapolis.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27

A 6ARGAIN-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??, 1912-01-27

Mr.. w. l.. Howard has opened a
Shoe-Shining Parlor and Cigar and
News Stand at 112 Wash Ave. No.
and will carry line of Negro news
pares.-Adv.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27
IN MEM DRAM.

Marjorie E., Infant daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Greenleaf B. Johnson, who
fell asleep August Goth, 1911. Aged
IS 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??, 1912-01-27

Or. D. n. Williams TO Conduct Clinic.
The annual clinic at Meharry Medi-
cal college. Nashville. Tenn. will be
held the first week In February and
will be conducted by Or. Daniel r.
williams. the noted surgeon Of Chi.
cago.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27
DRESS MAKING AND PLAIN
SEWING.

Mrs. West Malone, the dressmaker,
I'll 9Th st. No., solicits your patron
age, guarantees first class work at
reasonable prices. adv.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27

Messrs VIM. r. Morris of Minneapo-
lis, and VIM. T. Francis of st. Paul.
were admitted to practice before the
Supreme Court of the U. S. on Jan.
18th.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27
coIored Soldiers In Turkish Army.

VoIored ooIuIerS IN TUrKTsn Nrnys
1t is hardly worth while to express
surprise at finding colored soldiers in
the ranks of the Turkish army. for
wherever men strive in a common
cause at home or abroad either for
racial or national honor the colored
man shoulders his share Of the respon-
sibility. The two killed In recent
skirmish between Turkish and Italian
soldiers at Tripoli are said to have
been the aggressors. 3D..
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27

If news Is not sent to us, we are
unable to get 1t. We do not call to
get news. We call to collect your
indebtedness to us.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27

Manager Glover Shull, of the
Porters and Walters Club has added
Bath Room" in connection with
the Barber Shop.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27

AUTUMN LEAF DANCING CLASS.
The classes will be held on the End
and 9TH Mondays Of each month
thereafter. Admission 35c.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27

Fred Douglass Must Not Be Forgotten.
In our haste to heap encomiums upon
those abolitionists. statesmen and war
riors who fought valiantly for the free
dom of the race let US not forget that
our own Fred Douglass was one of
them.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27
PAEGEL-YoUR JEWELER

has moved to SO2 Nicollet Ave., where
he has a choice line Of Holiday Pres
ents. Everything for the Holiday
Trade. (adv.)
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27

The Negro Press is advocating the
enforcement Of the Vagrant Law.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27
FOR ABSOLUTE PROTECTION

~" NoSSo'G 0No'GS''oN
against sickness, (payIns for all dis
eases) accidents, and death see Hust.
ling T. r. Morgan, ~ Union Block,
St. Paul.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27
Brief Resume Of Their Physical
ProWess In the Ring,
THE HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION.
Champion Jack johnson ls Matched to
Meet Jim Flynn, His Most Formidable
Opponent, In JuIy-Events In Which
Langford, Jeannette and Sam Money
Have Taken Part.
BY N. BARNETT DoDsoN.

BY N. BARNETT DODSON.
New York.-It is fact worthy Of
note that In most walks of life In
which individual achievements stand
out boldly and above the ordinary the
Afro-American is to be found among
the foremost. Some have won fame in
literature, some as educators and 9th
ers are noted for special skill in the
various professions. For the oppor-
tunity afforded to engage in business
along many lines large majority are
successful.
But the specific purpose Of this COM
ment is to call attention to quartet
Of men whose physical prowess has
placed them in the lead Of all others
In their profession without regard to
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27

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 is q feature
Of our publication, much appreciated
by our readers.
WANTED.
Reliable. live. honest. hustling
agents for the Twin City Star. You
can make good living with this work
as side line. Agents wanted in Mil.
waukee. Chicago. Omaha. Kansas City,
Portland. Ore. Seattle. Denver. Des
Moines and Sioux City. Write for
terms to The Twin City Star. Mime
apolis. MINI.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-01-27

PERSONS WHO WISH TO AD-
vERTlsE MUST PAY IN ADVANCE.
Your Word 10 good, but your money
10 legal tender, and we can use II at
all times.
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Jany. IS ~.
New-York tribune., 1912-08-25
THE CROP MARKETS
Corn and Coffee Close
Higher-Oats About Steady.

Unfavorable crop news from Europe,
higher and firm foreign markets, and un-
settled weather conditions here caused
considerable covering by wheat shorts,
and the market ruled finn early, fol-
lowing an opening advance Of 1aa&.
When the short demand had been sat
isfied prices eased Off but held part
of the gain, closing Adi2c net higher.
Mills were said to be in the market for
cash wheat, but It was predicted that
when the spring wheat movement started
the supply would exceed the demand. Re
ports that leading corn products COM
panies were out OF the market, together
with liberal country offerings. caused con-
siderable selling In September corn, and
that position lost hc. later months clos
ing AT an advance Of hQP@sc higher. Coun-
try offerings also affected the distant op-
tions in oats, while unsettled weather
and more heavy export sales kept near
months steady, with final prices lso either
way from Fridays finish.
Bears In coffee, backed up by more ad-
vices from Hamburg as to the lack OF
confidence in the market. had things all
their own way at the staEt Of trading,
prices showing a decline of l2 to 10 points
The effect OF these cables, however, was
offset by private advces of a contrary
nature, and the market hardened, with
renewed bull support, TO close hrm ana
. to "a points net higher.
New-York tribune., 1912-08-25
THE COTTON MARKET
Quiet and Marrow, Closing
About Even with Friday.

Dulness in the cotton market yesterday
was accounted for by the theory that
scattered speculative interests had been
pretty we'll evened up earlier I'm the week
and fresh ventures were held of pending
private crop reports or the official figures
due early next month. The start was at
an advance OF to 4 points. A drop to a
net loss OF 10 . points soon followed.
answering a little local pressure and
some Southern offerings. When the stock
brought out by the decline had been ab-
sorbed there was a flrmng up from the
lowest. and the close was steady, net
point UP TO the same amount down from
Fridays figures. The estimate OF the
Egyptian crop issued by the international
Institute Of Agriculture al Rome which
indicates a yield Of 10000 bales of 800
pounds each In excess OF any previous
YIELD caused no disturbance. as il was
about in line with previous adyices
Southern spot markets were unchanged.
and the local market closed quiet at
n.7oc for middling upland, with sales OF
LOO bales. Local contract prices:
New-York tribune., 1912-08-25
NEW SOUTHERN ROAD
Gulf, Florida & Alabama a Late
Project.

News of a new railroad. small part OF
which is now in operation, has been re-
ccived, and its plans. as reported. have
been laid out with a view of being ready
to take advantage OF the Panama trade
which will be developed on completion Of
the canal
The idea Of the new road is TO afford
the quickest route to the Gulf, and thence
TO Panama. Starting from Pensacola, the
deep sea harbor directly Oh the Gulf Of
Mexico. the road is laid out TO run north
erly Ia Alabama about three hundred
miles and to cut across the Frisco, the
Mobile 4 Ohio. the Alabama Great South
ern. the Southern, the Louisville & Nash
Vile and the Illinois Central. The ter1ni-
nal advantages Of Pensacola and its
nearness oversee to Panama are claimed
to be the new railroads strategic advan-
tages for collecting traffic from those
other systems.
So far there mas been acquired sixty
four miles OF track, between Local and
Cantonment. the latter town being near
the Gulf. Between Cantonment and PEN
sacola, eighteen miles the line is graded
and steel is now being laid. IT Is expect
cd that this part Of the line, In connection
with the sixty-four miles, Will be opened
for traffic In October of this year.
Small as is the portion or the line now
operating, II is said that II is earning its
present fixed charges This fact is due In
large measure TO the contracts for i'm
mense lumber shipments which originated
along the line. Alabama, though re-
gion Of great natural resources, Is poorly
supplied with railways. During tho road )
construction IL is thought local traftic
will keep the line busy enough; on It's
Panama Canal the new railroad is oX-
pected to occupy n position among com
mon carriers Of considerable Importance
Plans for marine terminals at Pensacola
are reported to call for the most eXten-
slve system Of docks IA the South pier
sufficient for the present needs Of the
road is now being built. Contracts have
also been let for freight depot and pas
senger station. That there is great deal
Of local interest in this road is shown by
an article in The Pensacola Journal
stating that arrangements are being made
by the Commercial Association OF that city
TO celebrate the inauguration OF passen-
ger service over the Gulf, Florida Il Ala
bama on November next, In connection
with the Interstate Fair TO be held during
that week, the day to be called Gulf.
Florida & Alabama Day