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New-York tribune., 1913-11-23

-HE books are everywhere. There are
as many in the north room and in
l. the parlor-is drawing room a more
anpropriate name than parlor?-as in the
library: the gun room. at the top of the
house, which incidentally has the loveliest
view Of all. contains more books than any
Of the other rooms; and they are par
tlcularly delightful books 10 browse
among. lust because they have not much
releyance TO one another, this being one
Of the reasons why they are relegated to
their present abode. But the books have
overaowed into all the other rooms, too.
l could not name any principle upon
which the books have been gathered. Books
are almost as individual as friends. There
Is no earthly use in laying down general
laws about them. Some meet the needs
Of one person and some Of another, ana
each person should beware of the book
lovers besetting sin, OF what Mr. Edgar
Allan Poe calls the mad pride OF inter
lectuality." taking the shape of arrogant
nifty for the man who does not like the
same kind Of books. OF course, there are
books which a man or woman uses as
USUuIntIlS Ol a FAOAN11AN''
medical books, cookery books and the
like. ! am not speaking of these, for
they are not properly books" at all; they
come in the category of timetables, tele-
phone directories, and other useful agen-
cies of civilized life. l am speaking OF
books that are meant to be read. Per-
sonally granted that these books are de-
cent and healthy. the one test to when l
demand that they all submit Is that OF De-
ing interesting. If the book is not interest
ing to the reader, then in all but an lnlni-
testimal number of cases ii gives scant ben
eft to the reader. or course, any reader
ought to cultivate his or her taste so that
good books will appeal to it. and that
trash won't. But after this point has once
been reached the need Of each reader
must be met in a fashion that will appeal
10 those needs. Personally, the books
BY which l have pronted infinitely more
than by any others have been those IN
which profit was a by-product OF the
pleasure; that is. / read them because
enjoyed them, because 1 liked reading
them, and the profit came in as part OF
ths enjoyment.
New-York tribune., 1913-11-23
FOREIGN COMMERCE.

In 1912 out OF total foreign commerce
30 %, ooo tons n fraction under 2s,OO tons
was by way of Panama lrao,ioh
above ll6,OOO tons by way OF the s'rait oi
Magellan. and $4,000 tons was the COM
merce of the Pacific. Tonnage, however
Is not measure of the value, since the
merchandise transported across the 18th
mus forms more than half the total value
Heavy machinery naturally finds its way
throucb the straits. while the lighter ar
tic,es come by the isthmus. The Paclhc
,ra,,,c nroper includes wheat, lumber
coal. refined petroleum and various asri-
New-York tribune., 1913-11-23

lions. But for unhagging interest and en-
joyment. a household of children, If things
go reasonably well certainly makes all
other forms of success and achievement
lose their Importance by comparison.
New-York tribune., 1913-11-23

there is a prospect that permanent I'M
movement will be had. President Billing
hurst has policy OF Callao port improve
ments, which, if carried out. VIII be ade-
quate. 1t is proposed to unite the Punta'
or tongue OF land which extends out into
the harbor with the Island of san Loren
20. by means OF a breakwater. IL this
proves feasible. it will give ample facil-
tiles for wharves and railway trackage'
and will enable Callao to take care of all
the commerce it will have for at least
third Of century after the canal Is
opened.
New-York tribune., 1913-11-23

drive in the buggy and we promised the
bereaved owner that we would visit a
store we knew In East Norwich, a village
a few miles away, and bring back another
"spress" wagon. When we reached the
store we found. to our dismay, that the
wagon which we had seen had been sold.
We could not bear TO return without the
promised gift. for we knew that the
brains OF small persons are much puzzled
when their elders seem TO break promises.
Fortunately. we saw in the store de-
lightful little bright red chair and bright
red table. and these we brought home
and handed solemnly over TO the ex-
pectant recipient, explaining that as
there. unfortunately, was not 'spress'
wagon we had brought him back a
"spress" chair and 'spress' table. IL
worked beautifully. The "'spress" chair
and table were received with such rapture
that we had to get duplicates for the other
small member of the family, who was
the particular crony of the proprietor Of
the new treasures.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
THE RULE OF THE PEOPLE.

The national Progressive party,
committed to the principle Of govern.
ment by a seIf-controIIed democracy
expressing It's will through represen.
tatives Of the people pledges Itself to
secure such alterations In the funda,
mental law Of the several states and
Of the United States as shall Insure
the representative character Of the
government.
In particular this party declares for
direct primaries for the nomination
of state and national officers, for ma.
tion-wide preferential primaries for
candidates for the presidency, for the
direct election Of United States sena.
tors by the people; and we urge on
the states the policy Of the short bal.
lot with responsibility to the people
secured by the initiative, referendum
and recall.
This is the plank in the platform
condeming States Rights, and the re
vival Of the Civil Rights Bill, which
the Republicans never passed.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11

welded couple were the guests Of hon.
or at a reception at Waters church,
Baltimore. The reception was largely
attended, many Of the prominent resi-.
dents being in the throng. Among the
many presents was a handsome token
from the Baltimore A. M. q. ministers
meeting.
The bride is a native Of GAINESVILLE
and became acquainted with DR.. Sydes
during his pastorate in Ohio. She was
educated in the public schools of Zanes-
vile and Wherefore university. For
the past FIVE years she has been Z
teacher in the Baltimore public schools.
The groom was also educated at Will
berforce and has pastored in various
sections of the country. DR.. Sydes has
been q widower for some time. His
only daughter. Miss Ruth M. Sydes. is
a teacher in the Norfolk (Va.) Mission
college. DR.. and Mrs. Sydes will be at
home at 427 Aisquith street, Baltimore,
after Jan. |.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
FIRST AID TO INJURED.
Practical Work of Or. A. M. Curtis
For the Colored Youth.

SToSktSdi VI SFs ~ SAsSe
For the colored Youth.
DR.. A. Nj. Curtis. one Of the races
foremost surgeons and former surgeon
in chief of Freedmen's hospital. In
Washington. is winning new iaurels as
an instructor on timely medical topics
through his course Of lectures on
First Aid to the Injured" given twice
a week at the Y. NJ. G. A. during the
winter season of 1928.
The commodious gymnasium and Its
fine athletic appointments are util.
lied by DR.. Curtis for practical demon.
STATIONS in the art of administering
first aid to the victims Of accidents or
sudden illness. and large number OF
bright young men have registered in
the classes for the systematic instruc.
ton that is being offered. Each lecture
is attended by prominent medical ex.
perts and officers from the Central Y
M. @. A., who evince deep interest in
the important work that Dr. Curtin is
doing.
At the conclusion of the first term an
examination will be held to test the
knowledge Of the matdculants, and a
dI'~ma Is to be issued in due form to
those who graduate. Experience in
administering first aid to the injured is
the great need Of modern life. 1t is OF
especial value to those who take part
in athletics. to persons who travel by
land or sea and to the ordinary citizen
who goes in and out among us on the
city streets. In forming these classes
DIR. Curtis is doing much to extend the
Y. NJ. G. AS scope of usefulness to the
colored youth Of the nations capital.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.

We claim to be the best advertising
medium Of the Twin Cities, and when
you're not advertised In the Tv""
City Star, you need not show-rnat's
all. Because the people read the
Star for the news. especially In Min
neapoIis. The day Of the Town Crier
is past Be up-to-date, Advertise and
Pay for Il. A newspaper is the best
medium. 1t reaches the homes and
firesides Of people who attend public
entertainments. These people never
go out and loiter around and read
hand-bills and hang-up notices. They
read the Twin City Star.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
President Thompson Wants Results

In order to secure an accurate list
Of papers published by members Of the
race as speedily as possible. President
r. w. Thompson Of the National Negro
Press association has suggested that
each member of the executive commit
tee secure list Of such papers pub.
lished in the state which he represents
and forward the same to the president
at 9OS s street, northwest, Washington.
This is wise suggestion and shows
that the president is alive to the inter
est of the organization. The chairman
of the executive committee and the
corresponding secretary Of the associa-
ton are in need Of such information. as
they are constantly receiving requests
for information concerning papers pub
lished by colored Americans.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
BEAUTY AND FAITH.

One Of the noblest words in
the English language is faith"
mot the faith of the makers of
creeds nor the signers of creeds,
but a bigger faith by far than
this; not faith in a pope nor q
priest nor a preacher; not faith
in a book nor q church nor a
man. but faith In the infinite
God and In the utter reasonable
ness of the universe; a faith
that can face the contradictions
Of life, It's injustices, its tyran-
MES. its vices arrayed in purple
and its virtues clothed in rags
and still believe that God is
good; the sort Of faith that
looking back over years Of blast
ed hopes, can still face the fu-
ture bravely and with a daunt-
less spirit.-Rev. Robert Gold
smith.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
Mr.. Chas. Sumner Smith, Editor Twin

Mr.. Chas. Sumner Smith, Editor Twin
City Star.
My Dear Sir:-Have the kindness
please to make the correction herein
noted:In your issue Of the 4th inst,
referring to the engagement Of Rev.
Henry P. Jones and Miss G. B. Mon
Joy you state that the wedding Is to
take place this month"; should state
that the date of the wedding is to be
announced later. Since >embarrass,
ment might be occassioned to us If
this report were circulated and not
borne out by subsequent develop
ments-you will confer great favor
upon both Miss Monjoy and myself
by giving publicity to the correction.
Thanking you in advance for your
favor, I am,
Yours with respect,
Henry p. Jones.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
International Committee, Y. M. c. A.

international Committee, Y. N. c. A.
The thirty-ffth annual dinner Of the
Mems Christian association vas held
at the Waldorf Astoria in New York
recently and was largely attended.
Chairman Alfred e. Marling presided.
Among the speakers were J. e. Moor
land. Charles r. Towson. DR.. George J.
Fisher. Frederick B. Smith, John F.
Moore, f. r. Cotton. q. M. Robinson,
Charles D. Hurrey and A. q. Roberts.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
CHURCHES.


ct. THOMAS EPISCOPAL scuRcH
5th Ave. So. and 9th 81. MINI.
Rev A. II. Lealtad, Rector.
Service at o'clock p m.
All are Invited. Come.
ST. PETERS A. M. e. CHURCH, FAD St.
between 9Th and 10th AYES. Services
every Sunday 1880 q. m. and 500 p. N.
Sunday school at 1880. Rev. r. n.
Lewis. Pastor.
ST. JAMES A. M. @. CHURCH, s15
Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services at III
q. m, 8 p. m. Sunday School at p. m
Rev. e. r. Edwards, Pastor.
BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH, l12o
Eighth Street So. Preaching every
Sunday morning and evening. Rev. 7.
J. Carter. Pastor.
ZION Baptist CHURCH, 9Th Avenue
N. and 4th st. Services morning ana
evening eacn SUNDAY. Rev. M w.
Wltners. rastor.
The Peoples Christian Mission,
Rev. G. w. Mitchell
1904 Washington Ave. So.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
tn. Constitution and Citizenship.

me CONSTITUTION ana Cittxonsntp.
The next great war will be fought
for the enfranchisement Of the dis
1ranchised colored citizens Of the south
who are still denied the right Of suf-
frage. as guaranteed to all citizens Of
the United States by the national con.
stitution. To lay claim to state rights
In the matter Of regulating the SUI.
frage is simply begging the question.
The constitution does not disfranchiss
Q single citizen, native born or natural.
lied. Let us hope. however. that II
will be a war Of legal enactments
which will cause to be enforced the
constitutional rights Of all citizens re-
gardless Of race or previous conditioo
Of servitude.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
NEGROES OF THE TWIN CITIES
GIVEN LESS CONSIDERATION
THAN ANY OTHER RACE.

We have over Ten Thousand co.
000) Negroes in the Twin Cities, and
about five thousand, $4,000 in Min
neapolis alone, who are spending over
fifteen thousand ($15,2OO.OO) Dollars
per week, which amount is almost
absolutely cash, and every other
nationality in the Twin Cities is en-
ployed in clerical positions in all the
stores where the Negro spends this
large amount of money. Now, the
time has come when we are awak-
ing to the fact that we must do some
thing, and what we do must be for
the benefit, in some manner Of the
Negro who is striving honestly to
make mark for the race. Even
some of the large stores, which /
will not mention at this writing,
absolutely refuse to place an adver-
tisement in the Negro Newspapers,
which, if they did, would show that
they wanted the Negro trade and ap-
preciated same; some go to the ex-
tent Of shamming that they do not
advertise in weekly papers. Why
should they advertise in a. white
Weekly Paper when they are giving
all the considerations to the other
races, and they advertise in the
White Dailies, and employ, as I be-
fore stated, every other nationality,
in clerical positions except the Ne
gro; although there are concerns,
namely, L. s. Donaldson, Root &
Hageman, Boutell Bros, and a few
others, who always show their ap-
probation for what the Negro spends
yearly with them by advertising in
Negro Newspapers.
And from now on we hope that
every Negro who spends Dollar In
the Twin Cities, will try to make 1t a
point to spend It with some one who
Is willing to advertise in some Negro
Newspapers, whether It be, 1.-THE
Twin City STAR" 1.-THE Weekly Wis.,
itor" or 1.-THE Appeal"
It is very essential that We main
tain our Negro Journals, as we have
no other way Of conveying certain
news that pertains absolutely to the
advancement Of the Negro Aace than
through our newspapers and maya
zines. For instance, when we wish
to mention the great men of our race,
such as DR.. Booker T. Washington,
Prof. w. e. B. Du Bots, and many
others, to lay before our people as
examples to encourage us in our
walks of life, with many other very
important things, make 1t absolutely
necessary for US to have Negro News
papers,; and when we consider that
many Of the very largest concerns
with whom We spend thousands Of
dollars a year refuse to advertise in
some Negro Paper, and also do not
employ any of our race in clerical po-
sitions, goes without saying that they
do not appreciate the Negroes trade.
J. Turner Wall.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
A REAL NEWSPAPER.

A newspaper isn't simply bare
chronicler Of events. It is q personal
ity. 1t comes into your house almost
as a member Of your family.
What sort of person d, you like
to have visit you?
He ought to be honest, courageous,
no hypocrite, and a gentleman, with
real interest in you, ready to lend
a hand II you need help. Cheerful.
ness and good humor are excellent
qualities, and wide range Of in.
terests.
What do you find in The Star?
1t has opinions, Of course, and II
speaks them out freely. They are its
own and they are not influenced by
outside interests. The square deal is
it's platform.
In handling news 1t observes the
decencies and amenities of life. II
never wantonly brings shame or sor
row to any home. It's advertisements
are clean.
If the Twih City Star does not
bring you something Of interest in
any particular issue, it has failed by
SO much that week. It takes of its
hat and apologies for having bored
you as a visitor.
But it trusts this doesn't often hap.
pen. Not often, does It?
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
WANT D.

Reliable. live. honest, hustling
agents for the Twin CITY Star. You
can make a 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??, 1913-01-11

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 we'll
as the hell-hounds Of the South.
verily-"More sharper than a SER
penis tooth Is an ungrateful child.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
DR.. M. F. SYDES A BENEDICT.
Popular Baltimore Pastor Marries Miss
Blanche Hill In Evansville,

Popular Baltimore Pastor Marries Miss
Blanche Hill In Evansville.
GAINESVILLE, O.-Miss Blanche e. Hill
and the Rev. DR.. Marion F. Sydes, pas
tor Of Waters African Methodist Epis-
copal church, Baltimore, were married
at the residence of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Washington
Hill, 442 W. Main street, GAINESVILLE,
O., Wednesday, Dec. 25. Owing to a
recent death in the brides family, the
wedding was a quiet one. Bishop
Joshua H. Jones off1ciated.
DR.. and Mrs. Sydes were rendered a
reception by the Rev. DR.. and Mrs.
Daniel P. Seaton. at 1913 T street,
Washington, on the evening Of Dec.
26. The following evening the newly
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11

= 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.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
Atlanta Behind In v. N. c. A. Work

The leaders in the work Of the At
lanta (GaJ branch of the Young Mems
Christian association are making an
energetic effort to collect the remain
der Of $46,741 Of the $4,000 subscrib-
ed for the new building nearly two
years ago. All subscribers are urged
to pay up as soon as possible In order
to have the work completed early In
1913. ~.....
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
THE NEW DIcKERsoN CAFE.

Mr.. John A. Dickerson has remod-
elled and renovated the Dickerson
Cafe. Many changes have been made,
and the decorations are very ap-
propriate. The main dining room has
been enlarged, and another private
room added. Your inspection Is re-
quested.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
WHAT CONSTITUTES A SUB
ScRlBER7

SCRlBER7
A court decision has lately been
rendered in Massachusetts, on what
constitutes subscriber.
The Judge firmly believed that a
man who received the paper. although
he never subscribed for 1t, is entitled
to pay. James Thompson moved,
and William Robinson took imme.
date possession, and received and &C
cepted a weekly newspaper that was
delivered to him through the mails
every week. The goodnatured editor
sent accounts frequently. but no at
tertion was paid to them by Mr.. Rob-
inson. Finally there was day Of
reckoning. Robinson had received
the paper for some time, he informed
the collector, but he said that he
never subscribed and declined to pay
for 1t. The Judge personally ques-
toned the defendant, who said that
he read and made use of 1t and was
receiving the accounts, which were
frequently enclosed in the paper.
Judgment was rendered in favor of
the newspaper.
The Judge was severe In his crit.
cism of people who are receiving pa.
pers and do not think it worth while
to pay for what they receive and
make use of It as an act Of dishon.
esty, he said one should acquaint the
publisher and pay for what numbers
he receives.-X.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11

The Negro Is factor in the Battle
Of life and in this grand march of
progress must carry his own burdens
and fight his own battles, and the
day is near when he will win the
great victory Of world wide recogni-
ton and human happiness. This
should be the quest Of the rising gen.
Grafton.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN.

You can get a good meal, clean
service, and courteous attention at
the st. Louis Kitchen, 1873 e. Third
St., st. Paul. Mrs. Hinson Is univer-
sally known for her good cooking.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
UTLEY's NEW LOCATION.

Have you visited Utley's New Bar
Der Shop in st. Paul? It Is worth
your while. Real BARRIERS, Clean
Baths, and New Pool Ttbles, also the
latest Negro periodicals.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
TIE DIGNITY OF LABOR.

The Negro, who is ashamed to labor
with pick and shovel Is generally
Unidentified with the loafing and
criminal class-the destructive ele-
ment Of the race.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11
ST. PAUL.

st. James A. M. z. Church, Rev. n.
p. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller
SITS. All are welcome.
ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Services II A. M. and p. M. Rev.
G. w. Camp, Pastor. All are wei.
come.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11

Wherever any race or group of Poo
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??, 1913-01-11
DO IT NOW.

We beg that those wbo are indebt'
cd to 10, send us their subscription
by p. O. Order.
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Influence Of the Tuskeses Institute

Influence Of the Tuskegee institute.
The number Of students enrolled at
the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute for the
school year Of 1928 has reached the
high water mark Of 1850 Forty sepa.
rate trades and industries are taught.
and the influence which the school ex.
erts upon the community Is OF the most
helpful kind
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11

The Items from the glasses, make
the news Of the masses. Read IT,.
Twin City Star.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11

Plumbs or Crumbs? that is the
question forthe Wilson Black Cabinet.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-11

The Republican Party was a ship
but she is q wreck now.
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