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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22
BANK AND TRUST CONCERNS.
Reports Show Healthy Condition
Among Our Financial institutions.

Reports Show Healthy Condition
Among Our Financial Institutions.
According to the latest financial re-
ports gathered from various sources for
the fiscal year 1912, the condition Of
banks and trust concerns operated by
Afro-Americans was never better than
at the present time.
Representatives of the flfty-six or
more financial institutions conducted
by members Of the race keep them
selves well informed Of the best meth.
DDS used by the leading banking houses
In the country.
The recent election to membership Of
Jesse Binga In the Illinois Bankers as
sociation gives added credence to these
reports. John Mitchell, Jr., Of Rich
mond, Va, Is a member Of the Ameri-
can Bankers association and president
Of the Mechanics bank in Richmond.
The oldest banking concern among the
colored people Of America is the Penny
Savings bank, Birmingham, Ala, Of
which DR.. w. A. Pettiford Is president
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22

Moss, pastor Of the Concord church,
bade the visiting clergymen and friends
welcome to the hospitalities Of the peo-
pie of Concord and the churches Of
the denomination in this section and
after the preliminary service yielded
the chair to the Rev. DR.. w. T. John
son.
The Rev. G. 8. Brown, d. D., presi-
dent Of the Lott Carey Baptist con-
vention, gave a most instructive ad-
dress on the work of the convention
for the past sixteen years. He told
briefly Of its efforts to send the gospel
to the heather and of some Of the re-
suits Of missionary effort on the dark
continent. DR.. Brown is man Of
wide experience in religious and educa-
tional work. As president Of Waters
institute In North Carolina he has done
a great work for the masses Of people
In that section.
The corresponding secretary Of the
convention Is the Rev. DR.. William M.
Alexander Of Baltimore, well known
as q pastor and agitator for the full
constitutional rights Of colored Ameri-
cans. DR.. Alexander said that the
Lott Carey convention had a history
Of which the Baptist denomination
might well feel proud. During the
sixteen years of its missionary en-
deavor, said he, the convention had
raised over $4,000 for missions and
education. .r
DR.. @. @. Boone, the returning mis-
sionary, received a remarkable ova-
tion on being introduced to the audi.
ence. His address covered many Of
the more important and practical
phases Of missionary work. Having
already spent five years In mission
work on the Kongo, in Africa, DR..
Boone spoke from actual experience,
emphasizing the business side Of mis-
sionary work. Having experienced
the need Of medical knowledge In
connection with his work, DR.. Boone
returned to America few years ago
for the purpose of taking course In
medicine.
DR.. Boone completed the course In
medicine at Shaw university and be-
gan at once to make preparations for
returning to the foreign field. Backed
by the Lott Carey convention and the
Baptist denomination quite generally,
he returns now to the west coast of
Africa for the purpose of building q
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22

to that time the highest position ever
held by a member Of the race In that
section Of the country. 1t was a posi-
ton Of honor and trust, which he filled
well, making many friends both in the
city and out. His best recommenda-
tion was his word, for when he told a
man a thing was going to be done Il
could be relied upon, and this went
long toward making him a place in the
world.
In 1894 he conceived the idea that he
could be of more service to his people
in another section of the country where
he could perhaps better serve their
needs, hence he plunged right into the
south. going to make good. He did not
come to idle away his time and, not
finding what he desired at the time, he
went into the railroad service as por.
ter, which position he held for three
years, then later into the hotel busi-
ness, making success of 1t and at the
same time taking hold Of everything
that meant the uplift Of his race. He ID
proprietor Of the Chicago hotel in this
city.
Mr.. Smith has some very original
and practical ideas on how to conduct
large business enterprises which win
afford an opportunity to the public to
secure more profitable employment He
is working on plans now for several
lines of business which he hopes may
prove Of value to the race In several Of
the larger cities Of the country when
put into effect He is widely known in
the south and west and has many
friends among the foremost white men
In public and private life. In speaking
Of his plans Mr.. Smith said:
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22
WRIGHT OUTLINES PLANS
FOR COMING EXPOSITION.


EnIiehtens Philadelphia Mayor on
Some Phases Of Race Progress.
In his speech outlining the plan of
exhibits for the forthcoming emanci-s
patton proclamation exhibition to be,
held in Philadelphia next September
Dr.. r. r. Wright, director Of exhibits,
told Mayor Rudolph Blankenburg that
the educational and moral progress OF
the race will be shown by pictures.
charts, models and statistics repre-
senting In compact form every phase,
of race development. Samples Of the;
actual work In our public schools and
colleges will be Of general interest.
Special exhibits of social organiza-
ton work, such as churches. labor. fra
ternal and secret organizations, will be,
made. The endeavor will be made to,
have the government install In full the
entire exhibit Of inventions by Negroes
and library Of books written by Ne
groes.
In the Industrial field It Is expected
to have every industry represented In
ture will occupy large place In order
to show the possibilities of the colored
man on the farms Of this state and
New Jersey Several acres Of land will
be devoted to space for an exhibit Of
landscape and truck gardening. A dairy
will also be In daily operation.
The mechanical trades and manufac-
turing will take large place on the
inside. We shall build house. con-
struct an engine. paint picture. serve
a dinner, all In the presence Of those
who come A great concert with small
er recitals will show the progress Of
Negro music. It Is hoped to have a
chorus Of 5000 voices to sing daily the
old Negro plantation melodies. while
the drama will be represented by
play entitled "Fifty Years Of Freedom"
by Negro author.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22
PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR.
Notable Tribute From One colores
Poet TO Another.

Notable Tribute From One colorsd
Poet to Another.
TO Paul Laurence Dunbar, the noted
cOlored poet, the Rev. James d. Cor
rothers pays the following tribute in
the November Century:
He came dark youth singing in the
dawn ..
OF new freedom glowing DER his Tyre.
Refining as with great Apollo's fire
His peoples gift Of song. And thereupon
This negro singer, come to Helicon,
Constrained the masters, listening. to ad-
mire. ..a..-
And reused race to wonder and aspire,
Gazing which way their honest voice was
gone,
with ebon face uplit of glory's crest
Men marveled at the singer, strong and
sweet,
Who brought the cabins mirth. the tune
full night,
But faced the morning. beautiful with
To die while shadows yet fell toward the
And leave his laurels at his peoples feet.
Dunbar. no poet wears your laurels now:
None RISES singing, from your race like
you,
Dark meiodist, immortal. though the dew
Fell early on the bays upon your brow
And tinsed with pathos every halcyon
vow
And brave endeavor. Silence Ger you
threw
E1owerets Of love. Or If an envious few
OF your own people brought no gariands
how
Could malice smite him whom the eods
had crownedf
II. like the meadow lark. your flight was
low
Your flooded lyrics half the hilitopa
drowned.
A wide world heard you. and n loved you
It stilled its heart to list the strains you
sang,
And DER your happy songs its plaudits
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22

good practice In this city and is re-
garded as we'll to do. He has been a
Democrat for years. In 1893 he ran
for police Judge on the Democratic
ticket. The same year he was appoint
ed township physician. He is also q
member Of the Indiana bar.
DR.. Oliver has been delegate to va
rious county and state Democratic con-
ventions. He has spoken for Bryan,
Alton B. Parker and woodrow Wilson
in fact, few colored men Of the west
worked more arduously for the election
Of President Elect Wilson than he.
DR.. Oliver is a son-in-law Of John 81.
Murphy. publisher Of the Baltimore
Afro American Ledger.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22
FORMER SIMPSON COUNTY
MANS ADMIRABLE RECORD.
Rise Of Or. c. L. Barnes From Farm 70
Professional Life.

Jackson, Miss.-From the rural dis
tricts back on his fathers farm in
Simpson county In this state DR.. O. L.
Barnes has become one Of the most
successful dentists In this section. He
was born at Dlo in 1884. He received
the rudiments Of his early education in
the public schools and then worked
upon his fathers farm until he was
twenty-O a.
In order to At himself for life Of
greater usefulness young Barnes en-
tered the Alcorn Agricultural and Me-
chanical college. He paid for his tut
tion and board in labor. His adapta-
bility for agricultural pursuits soon at
tracted the attention Of the faculty,
and he was made foreman of the agri-
cultural department, which position he
held until his graduation from the col
lege course.
At the opening Of the University of
West Tennessee in the fall Of 1908
among the first students to matriculate
was @. L. Barnes in the department of
dentistry, from which he graduated
with honors. He subsequently went
before the Mississippi board for exam
nation to be licensed to practice den-
tistry.
The questions were long, difficult and
many, but young Barnes had prepared
for all Of that, and taking the examina-
tion was to him like sitting down to a
good, we'll prepared dinner. There
were twenty-three to enter the exam
ination, and Barnes stood second, a
white man standing first. the examiner
declaring that it would never do for a
colored man to stand first.
DR.. Barnes has an Office in building
owned by members of his race and en-
ploys competent young girl to look
after the various details. She Is po-
lite and courteous to his patrons, thus
securing q satisfied clientele.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22
WIDELY KNOWN
BUSINESS man
Motto by Which A. 0. Smith
Has Won Success.
BELIEVES IN RACE UpLIFT.

Many Sided Life Of Kentuoklan Who
Worked His Way From Humble Sur
roundings to Positions of Honor and
ResponsibiIity-PubIio School Teaoh-
or, Tax Collector and Politician
! New Orleans, La.-Entering life just
at the close Of the war and using as his
guide industry, honesty, thrift and re-
liability, A. o. Smith has pushed his
way to the front and now rs2lks as one
Of the foremost and best known men
of the race in this section Of the coun-
try. He is directly connected with
many enterprises for the development
and upllft of the race.
Mr.. Smith was born In the hills OF
Kentucky fifty years ago, his mother
being left widow with seven children
to develop into manhood and woman
hood, he being the youngest. As soon
as he was old enough he was placed In
school, where be made rapid progress
in his studies. Just how much time
was spent in school Is not known.
Teaching school was to him hlgn
position. yet he decided that he wanted
to be Of more service to his people;
hence he found his way into Iowa and
soon became well known. He took
part In politics, believing that it was
the avenue through which to help his
people. Step by step he advanced and
was recognized for his worth. During
the deadlock in the legislature Of 1888
he was chief doorkeeper. and so well
did he discharge his duty that at the
close he was rewarded by the body
and holds today many testimonials
from the men who made up the legis-
lature.
In Des Moines, Ia, he was recog-
nized for service rendered and made
assistant tax collector. which was mp
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22

Spring Tour Of Booker r. Washington.
The schedule Of DR.. Booker T. Wash
ington's speaking tour for the early
spring takes him as far west as Port
land, Ore. The people of Portland and
vicinity are looking forward to Dr.
Washington's visit with much interest
Suitable arrangements are being made
for his stay In the city The Gypsy
Smith auditorium has been engaged
for hOldiug the meeting ut which the
well known educator will! be the priD
cipal speaker on Thursday night,
March 90
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22
Church Honors Memory Of Lincoln.

SHu'o'' 1fV"o'S "S'''S'I w
Sunday, Feb. 10. was known as Lin
coin Memorial day ut the Plymouth
Congregational church, Charlestown. 8.
G., Rev. Abraham L. De Mond pastor.
Special exercises were held. In which
the name and good deeds Of the great
emancipator were lauded. DR.. De
Mond is doing great work of uplift
among the people of his parish and
also finds time for many outside calls.
He is a writer as well as a preacher.
Education In South Carolina" Is the
subject of an interesting article which
appeared In the Cortland IN. - Stand
ard in January. contributed by DR..
De Mond.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22
THE HAITIAN PORTFOLIO.

Indiana Politicians Indorse Dr.. J. B.
oliver For Important Post.
Brazil, Ind.-White and colored lndi.
anians Of both parties have given their
Endorsement to DR.. ]. B. Oliver OF this
city for the United States mi9istership
to Haiti
DR.. Oliver is q native Of Virginia.
He received his early training In the
public schools of Boston and In two in
stitutions for higher learning in Mas
sachusetts. After completing a three
years. course in the theological semi
nary at Howard university, Washing
ton, he went to Mississippi as repre-
sentative Of the American Missionary
society.
Later he studied medicine at How
ard university. He has built up
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22
stanfssId Prepared For Business.

Howard university is proud Of the
splendid record which scores Of its
graduates are making as teachers, pro-
fessional and business men and women
scattered as they are throughout the
United States. In the New Jersey
state medical examination, where for
ty-five persons were examined for IL
cense to practice medicine, Augustus
stanfleld, a Howard graduate, receiv-
ed the highest mark. He is well pre-
pared to enter upon the exacting duties
Of his profession. ...
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22
By N. BARNETT DoDsoN.

Brooklyn.-Notable from more than
one point of view, interesting and en-
thusiastic throughout was the farewell
meeting In honor Of the Rev. @. O.
Boone. M. D., returning missionary to
Africa, held at the Concord Baptist
church in this city on Wednesday even
ing, Feb. 8. The meeting was held
under the auspices of the foreign mis-
sion board of the Lott Carey Baptist
convention. Rev. DR.. W. T. Johnson.
pastor of the First Baptist church.
Richmond, Va, and chairman Of the
foreign mission board. presided.
For over quarter Of century the
Concord Baptist church has been the
sailing point for missionaries and re-
turning workers to the foreign field un-
der the auspices of the Baptists Of the
United States. Rev. DR.. William M.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22
PRAISE FOR GIDEON YOUNG.

Man Who Built Great Casino In New
York Highly Esteemed.
Young's casino, In West One Hun
dred and Thirty-fourth street, In New
York, continues to be well patronized
by the various fraternal and social or
ganizations. The erection Of this finely
equipped structure comes as long felt
need among the secret societies Of the
city, which before the opening Of the
casino were put to considerable disad-
vantage for lack of suitable meeting
place.
The formal opening Of the structure
In July, 1912, was notable event in
the business life Of the colored people
in New York. The building and its fur
nishings cost upward Of 100000.
Many society functions have been held
In the great banquet hall and several
important meetings In the interest Of
race advancement, such as the dinner
In honor Of Bishop Alexander Walters,
the meeting in celebration of the If
tieth anniversary Of the freedom Of the
race and some great religious gather.
ings.
Gibeon Young, proprietor Of the es-
tablishment, under whose direction 1t
was built, has had a most successful
career. He has many friends In both
races and enjoys the confidence and
esteem Of the general public. He IL
generous to fault and has given lib
orally Of his means for the mainte-
nance Of charitable, religious and edu-
cational institutions. Visitors to New
York hardly consider their program
completed If they fail to see Young's
casino before leaving the city.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22
Hssp.ria Club to Hold Big Reception.

Hsspsria Club to Hold Big Reception.
One of the high functions to be given
by society leaders In Pittsburgh for
Easter week will be the reception of
the Hesperia Social club, to be held on
Tuesday evening, March rs. The or.
ganization is quite widely known, and
its public functions are always attend
cd by a large number Of out Of town
guests. Invitation cards are being
prepared for distribution.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22
Work of Ushsrs' Literary Association.

Work Of Ushers' Literary Association.
The Ushers' Literary association Of
the Cherry Memorial Baptist church In
Philadelphia will celebrate Its fifteenth
anniversary on Wednesday evening.
Feb 26. The primary aim Of the as
sociation Is to work among the boys
Of the church. The officers Of the as
sociation for 1913 are Arthur r. James.
president; w. ]. Fisher. vice president:
Fl. A. Fisher. secretary: q. A. w.
Johnson. assistant secretary: Fl. v.
suydam, ST.. second assistant secre-
tary; Fl. T. Mills. treasurer; W. e.
Page. chaplain. and Elijah d. Thomas.
sergeant at arms.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22
Hospital to Be Opened at Tuskess'

The opening Of the newly erected
hospital at the Tuskegee (Ala.) insti-
tute on Thursday, Feb. q. will be an
interesting affair. The principal speak
er for the occasion will be DIR. George
@. Hall Of Chicago. Mr.. Julius Rosen.
wald and many other distinguished Wis
itors are expected to be present. DR..
Hall will hold clinic at the hospital
for a week or ten days before return
ing to Chicago. #.#
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22

The word Negro should always be
spelled with a Capital Mt is worthy
Of this distinction, exchanges please
remember.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22
NOTABLE WORK :
FOR MISSIONS
Lott Carey Board Holds Great
Meeting at Concord.
FEATURES OF The PROGRAM

Farewell Reception to the Rev. c. G.
Boone, N. D., Returning Missionary
TO Africa, Under the Auspices Of the
Baptist Foreign Board, Attended by
Clergy and Laymen.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-22

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INDICATIONS OF
REAL PROGRESS
Fifty Years Of Freedom Fore
cast Great Future.
POWER IN UNITED EFFORTS

Lessons From the Achievements Of .
Young Physician Who Has Gained
Wide Distinction For Special knowI-
sdge-Made Good az State Delegate
to international Medical Congress.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-05

W. IODD6IS lIlSO u IOO
sons restaurant, 81 w. Randolph St.
Cashier JOS. Smith saved the $3.50 in
the cash register. Fired at robbers
and chased 'em.
Burglars got S., 500 of vaIuabes at
home of Mrs. Jean l. Harper, 35O8
Pine Grove aV. Folks at theater.
Two boys robbed four Hyde Park
women inside on an hour and got
about $50. Snatched purses.
Burglars got $500 worth of jeweIry
and stuff at home of A. H. Praeck,
1850 N. Ashland av. Nobody home.
Police recovered 5000 worth of
stuff stolen by employe of Montgom-
cry Ward. Detective Tim Keough
got the stuff.
Ray Mahan, 10, 1914 Emerald av.,
wrecked auto belonging to Herbert
Hinchcliffe, 153 N Wood st. Arrested.
Big wagon broke down on car
tracks at Denning pl. Traffic blocked
80 minutes. 10000 delayed.
Fifty-tWo cases disposed of in
Court for the Insane. Women jurors
handled 81 cases.
Clarence S. barrow will speak at
the Young Peoples Socialist League
Hall, 1892 w. Madison street, Sunday
evening, Dec. 7. His subject will be
"Hendrick Ibsen." Admission is Is
cents.
Frank ButraIek, 1902 Escanaba av.,
held to grand jury. John Czwick,
neighbor, fined SO. Fight.
Drs. John S. Waterman, T. L. Helm
and Julian S. Meyer want 100000
from American Medical Association.
Claim association called them
"fakirs.."
Repair shops, Streets Western
Stable Car Line, partly destroyed by
fire. 25 cars burned. Damage
$4,000.
Victor Sinclair, 45oo~S. Park av.,
fined 500. Embraced Mary C.
Brady on. State st. bridge.
Safety first for babies" will be |
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-05
| OCAL DOINGS III TABLOID FORM


Jos. Deredowski, 800 Marquette
av., killed by 1. c. train, South CHI
cago station.
Terry Diggs, negro, arrested.
Charged with murder of Elizabeth
Wheelock, Sallisaw, Okla. ,
Chas. Knorr, 6, 100 w. Lake ST.,
killed by Lake st. car.
Chas. Dooley, negro, held at
Woodlawn station. Suspect in Ida
Leegson murder.
Miss Caroline Knipping, Forest
Park, awarded $4,000 Shock from
telephone caused abscess.
Near panic at orpheum Theater,,
Gary. Two performers overcome by.
smoke.
Only women willing to take Jobs
at polls. Have no trouble qualifying
as householders.
Mrs. G. A. Stevens, wife Pres.
Moline Plow Co., robbed at Hotel
Congress. Jewel box missing. Value
$780,.
c. K. Landon, jeweIer, 1116 Hey
worth bldg, robbed by two fashion
ably dressed women. Necklace and
diamond, value $3.50.
Regular meeting of Anti-Hearst
Trade Union League will be held to-.
night at Ruud's Hall, Wabansia and
Wastenaw aV.
Mrs. John II. Hopkins, SOL Black
stone av.; Miss Mile Roth, 558 E.
51St St; Mrs. L. Prayer. 5477 Dor
chester aV., and Mrs. Chas. S. Painter,
5006 Dorchester av., robbed in Hyde
Park. Purse snatchers.
35 pieces of siIVerware stolen from
Mrs. A. E. Jones, $40 CastleWood ter
race, recovered from lake.
Mrs. Augusta Jacselman, 81, 304o
belmont ST., found dead. Open gas
jet.
Matthew S. Baldwin, Evanston
millionaire, and bondsman for Jack
Johnson, found dead. Gas. Police
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-08-27

Hasn't he been successful?
Sizzer-Successful! l should say
he has! I'm paying him hush mon
ey.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-08-27
OUR LITTLE BROWN BROTHERS
TALK
(Review of Reviews.)

(Review of Revlews.)
"Hallo, amigo"
"Komusto kayo."
"Porque were you mablaing with
ese senorita?"
"She wanted job as lavandera
"Cuanto?"
"Ten cents, conant, a piece, so l
told her no kerry"
Have you had chow? Well, spara
till I sign this chit and I'll take a
paseo with you"
The scene was a Manila restaurant.
The speakers were two Americans. l
had Just arrived in the Philippines.
and I wondered what manner of Ian
guage they were talking. Later l
learned that it was the current tongue
bearing the name of English" and
that the Americans had been saying
something to this effect:
Hello, friend"
How are you?"
"Why were you speaking to that
woman?"
"she wanted job as a laundress. >"
For how much?"
give cents a piece so l told her !
did not want her"
Have you had lunch? Well. wait
till [ sign this check and I'll take a
walk with you"
This conversation is not in the least
exaggerated.