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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR.

st. Paul Chapter No. 20, and Queen
of Sheba Chapter No. 20, will hold
their Queen Esther Exercises at Wag-
ner Hall, Charles st. and Western
Ave. on Sunday afternoon, June LIST,
at P. M. Rev. Mcdonald will preach.
Malinda Bush w. M, w. F. T. Chand-
Ter w. p.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Grissom have
moved to 447 Carroll st.
Mrs. M. l.. Fur of Rochester, N.
Y, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. ]. H.
Dillingham;. She expects to remain
six weeks.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16

Sandwich Jack says that he is at
the Workingmen's Club every night at
eleven o'clock with his basket" Jack
is an Elk and is always on the hour
with his refreshments.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16
ATTY. LEE RESUMES PRACTICE

ATTY. LEE RESUMES PRACTICE.
Returns from Canada and Opens Of
flee In Union Block, st. Paul.
Atty. R. o. Lee, who has practiced
law in the Twin Cities several years,
returned last week from Canada.
where he has taken up some land. Mr..
Lee will resume his law practice at
once, his offices are in the Union
Block where he is ready to meet his
former clients and others who may
desire his services.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16

You and your friends are invited to
attend the Masons Memorial Day Ball
at Masonic Hall, Gath St and 9Th Ave.
So. on Friday night, May 30th.-Dr. R.
8. Brown, Frank Terry. G. H. Robin
son.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16
COLLINS AUTo-LIvERY.

Look who's here. Autos for hire
for any occasion at reasonable prices.
Competent and reliable drivers.
Jacob r. Collins, Prop. Phones N. w.
South 1122. Garage Center 1898.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16
FOR RENT:

FOR RENT:
4-room Duplex. $16.5O; 7-room
House, $500; Groom Cottage,
$500; 14-room House. $3.50; g.
room Flat, $500.
FOR SALE:
Groom House, $2.S00.00; 5-room
House, $1,600.00. $4,000 and $4,000
down-Balanoe like rent. 2. Pso-
Piles, 2ss Boston Block, Minneapolis.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16
BRYAN LAUDS PEACE .PLA'
Believes Wilson's Proposal Long Ste.
In Right Direction.

New York, May 11.-W. J. Bryan,
speaking at a dinner in honor of the
foreign members Of the international
conference that is arranging the cele-
bration of 100 years of peace among
the English speaking peoples, de-
clared that the new peace plan
offered by President Wilson to all
nations Is the latest and longest step
toward peace" Mr.. Bryan said In
part:
4 1T Is the purpose of this plan to
close the gap and leave no question
to become a cause of war. 1t is the
belief of the president that when
treaties have been made between this
nation and all other nations sever
ally, by which there will be investi-
cations before hostilities begin, that
war will become practically impossi.
ble."
REAn TIE RrAR-IT,S NEwS.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16

Building Lot For Sale. A desirable
building lot, 42x127 IT,, 37th Ave. So.
near seth st. Easy terms. Apply to
Frank Terry, 207 Medical Block.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16

Mr.. Ira 8. Roberts Is operating q
poultry farm and is meeting with
great success. He is located at 5000
Excelsior Ave.
Mr.. VIM. Bridges, 3139 Findley Pl.,
is rapidly improving after a serious
illness.
Mr.. Carroll Thomas, now Of Mon.
treal, was in town last Sunday and
was the dinner guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Justin M. Brown.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16
YOUR ATTENTION. PLEASE.

Don't send The Star to your friends
out Of town before you pay for It.
Several instances have occurred
where we are informed that Mrs. .. 1.
sends the paper to-. .... When you
buy It. send It broadcast but when
you have failed to remit your sub
scription, (probably an oversight),
you are doing M Q great injury.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16
YOUNG PEOPLE ENTERTAINED

Mr.. John White entertained a club
Of young people at his residence, 1872
Rice St., on May 8. Whist was the
feature. Those present Misses Bessie
Johnson, Ida Grey, Cora Neal, Mildred
Plummer, Viola Harris, Selena New.
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Caldwell; Messrs.
SamI Brassfield, Martin Brown, Chas.
w. Brown, Veassus Pope, Harold
Coombs. A Dutch Lunch was served.
Mrs. Caldwell won first prize.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16

DEsiRAsLE ROOM, all conveniences.
on car line. steam heated. 4. 1. Mon.
teen. 633 Lyndale Ave. No. Tel. N
w. Hyland 2007.
TELEPHONE BECK FOR
GROCERIES.
Read Prices In HE Adv.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16

The word Negro should always be
spelled with . Capital Mt Is worthy
Of this distinction. exchanges please
remember.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16
B, Y. p. u.

The Baptist Young Peoples Union
of Pilgrim Baptist Church meets each
Sunday at GAS P. M. The meetings
are very interesting. All are invit-
ed.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16

lie WIN not
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your matter n not worth writing. Il b
not worth inssrtioA.
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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16
DR.. JUDY MOVES OFFICE

DR.. JUDY MOVES OFFICE.
DR.. M. w. Judy the dentist, has
moved his office OF the Labor Temple.
720 SO. 9TH st. His office hours are
from $3.50 A. NJ. to $3.50 p. M. daily.
Sundays from II to 2 p. NJ.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16
BOARD AND BOOMING
JAS. WILLIAMS, PROP.

Clean, Comfortable and Reasonable
Rooms. Excellent Table Board.
On Car Line.
2010 CEDAR AVE, MINNEAPOLIS.
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MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM.

MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM.
Ths Eorum meets Tie ilrsl Suuua,
In the month a. ST tslsrs A. N. h
church and ON the Lhra Sunday ~
Bothesda baptist church.
sethesda Baptist Church, Sunday,
May 10, 1918.
PROGRAM.
Program confined to Negro Men and
Women of Destiny.
Reading THE Charge Of The Tenth
Cavairy at San Juan Hill". go.
.. Mr.. Alfred G. Brown
Cello Solo ........ Mr.. Ernest James
Dialect Reading miss Ida Sellers
Vocal Solo ..... Miss Gladys Wright
of st. Paul
Eulogy Negro History Makers.
=. .......... Mr.. Benz. Bullock
Classical Reading Miss Eva Walker
The Reading Of Current Events" by
Mr.. Chas. w. Brown is always one Of
the most interesting features of the
Sunday Forum. He gives a synopsis
Of the important news of the Negro
race, CLEANED from everywhere.
Pres. Wright will preside at the
Forum next Sunday.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-05-16

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MINNEAPOLIS

But God commendeth His Love TO-
ward % IN that while We were yet
sinners Christ died for us.-Romans
S:s.
For the wages Of sin % death, but
the gift Of God u eternal life through
Jesus Christ our Lord.-Romans g.:
33.-Sslectod BY y. w. GILES.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
TRAGEDY BLAMED
ON FRATERNITIES
AND MOTOR CARS
Criminal Operation Results in Arrest
of Two Physicians in Kansas
City-Several High School
Boys Involved

Kansas city. August 6-Motor cars and
fraternties and Injuries played q great
part in the tragedy which led to the
death Sunday last of Meta zook. an ls-
year-old high school student. after a
criminal operation yesterday; in the arr
rest of two physicians and the bringing
out of names Of nearly dozen high
school boys, sons of families ia the FASH
ionable district, as being connected with
the Zook affair.
/. L Cammack, superintendent OF the
schools placed the blame for the CON
dition exposed by the zools case largely
upon the shoulders of parents. Mr. Cam
mack said there was a rule against fra
ternlties In the high schools. lie also
said there was no rule against boys COM
ing to school in automobiles and leaving
them standing before the school The
practice, he said, had a baneful effect
upon others not so fortunate and had re-
suited in many cases Of animus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
MEETS DEATH HE
LONG PRAYED FOR
With Ossified Joints, Man Spent
Many Years in Bed in Virtually
One Position

Wellington, Mo-. August 6-Thomas f.
Lockhart after spending 27 years in bed.
virtually in one position, today met the
death he for years had prayed for.
Loekhart's joints were ossihed, so that
the only movements of the body he could
make were Struggling of the right
shoulder and the middle joints of two
fingers on thee right hs11d With this
shoulder and finger movement Loekharl
had written an autobiographical book
which brought him funds sufficient to
purchase the home here in which he died
and to pay for a nurse to care for him
constantly.
He had published several other writings
mostly of biographical nature. and en-
phasizing precepts of patience.
Lockhart took to his bed Christmas
night, 1886, following a long ride through
a cold rain. He never left It, He was
43 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
.MEX|CANS RELEASE
|. AMERICAN CAPT|vES
Men Were Charged With
Wrongful Taking of Bull
lion Out of Mexico

Washington. August g. - Charge
O'shaughnessy at Mexico City notified
the state department today that he had
been advised by the Mexican foreign of
flee OF the release of Biesel, Mcdonald
and Herrell the Americans who had
been held in Chihuahua prison since
July IS. The foreign office assured the
charge that the matter OF an equitable
compensation for the loss of an auto
mobile taken from the Americans had
been referred to the minister of finance
with recommendation that the most
liberal settlement permissible under the
law be made"
The men were charged with infrac-
tion of the law in taking bullion out Of
Mexico Their release was demanded by
Consul Letcher at Chihuahua and by
the embassy stan In Mexico City act
ing under instructions from Secretary
Bryan.
From SaltIlo II is reported that tele-
graph communication. which has been
since August /. was re-
sumed yesterday and that the first
through mail since July 81 was ex-
pected today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
NOT A MAN IN CROWD
MOVED A MUSCLE

The sensational moment had arrived.
No one of the several thousand. gath
cred there in the sun moved a muscle.
Out In the forest not a sound was heard
save that Of the gurgling waters. Seed
stood facing Conner. That he was hurt
was revealed in his expression That
he was prepared for battle was more
than certain
Mr.. Conner more than any individual
of the audience, was astonished. Seed
had never shown fight before. Conner
stood. very stern, very grim.
Mr.. Seed was speaking. And what
was more he was shaking his finger in
the face of Mr.. Conner. Il did frame
that bill providing for the safeguarding
of the funds of the state" cried Mr..
Seed His voice rang very clear He
was exceptionally calm. Il did frame
that bill with the assistance of f. x.
Campbell, and you know it,
Here Mr.. Conner, furiously waving
down the shouts of the audience, inter-
posed an objection: ''E. X. Campbell" /"
he declared, lis a railroad attorney and
everybody knows that no railroad at
torney ever framed legislation during
my administration"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
PRESIDENT MAY VISIT
ALABAMA ON OCTOBER 27
Southern Commercial Congress Committee Formally Invites
Chief Executive to Attend Exposition Bryan and
Daniels Will Make vist-Wilson Anxious
to Accept Invitation

Washington. August ESPECIALLY
President Wilson may visit Alabama
this fall on the occasion of the South
ern Commercial congress, which meets
at Mobile, October 27-2S-29. 1t is cer-
tain that Secretary Of State Bryan win
and Secretary Of the Navy Daniels. and
John Barrett, director of the Pan
American union. The latter three gem
tlemen have accepted.
Secretary Bryan's address will be
upon the subject of "Fatller South.'
The Secretary of the Navy will discuss
the "Pan-American and Our Navy" and
John Barrett will speak upon What
the Pan-American Canal Means to
Pan-America."
A delegation consisting of Senators
Bankhead and Johnston and Senator
Fletcher of Florida, the president OF
the Southern Commercial congress
and Dr. owens, also of the CONNER
cial congress: l.. c. Irvine, Jack Reiss,
John 7. Cochran, J. B. Thornton. Dr.
c. p. Robinson, r. 3. Boston, Harry
T. Hartwell and George b. Ga a.
all of Mobile and Representatives Hef-
lin. Clayton, Abercrombie and Taylor
Of Alabama. joined by Senators VIII
liams and vardaman of Mississippi,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
"FIREBUGc TELLS
OF BURNING STORE
Received $500 for Job, He Says.
Owners Had More Insurance
Than Goods

Chicago, August 6.-zJohn Danies. sell
confessed "firebug, today described how
he had set fire to theeftore of w. A.
Harris and Max covtz. who are on trial
under an Indictment for arson He said
that he received $500 for tie job
Harris and covitz told ne they wanted
a total destruction, testified Danies.
They said they had more insurance than
goods
II bought 25 gallons Of gasoline and
poured it over the goods In the store,'
he continued. 81 went out i'm the alley
and threw a match through the back
window. Covitz and his brother-in- law,
Nudelman next day said the job was bad.
They did not want to pay me the amount
we had agreed upon | insisted and
Nudelman paid me s4O0 in cash and Harris
and Covitz gave me a note for $500 which
Nudelman later cashed.g
llanies' story was corroborated by Har-
ry Brown, a public fire Insurance ad-
juster, who testified that he had first
approached Danies with the proposition
to start the fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07

Representative Harrison and several
other Mississippi congressman who
also urged the President to come to
Mobile and make at the same time an
extended southern tour, called upon the
President this morning and formally
extended him the invitation.
The President assured his visitors
tnat he would be delighted to make
the trip II possible for him to do SO
at the time. He intimated that he had
refused so many invitations because
of the urgent legislation pendine n
Congress and his many duties al tbo
capitol that he could not see his wa.,
clear to accept this one outright =
this time, but the impression is tbat
III by that time the tariff and cur
rency legislation is out of the wav the
President will accept the Invitation
and go to Mobile on behalf Of tba
business men of Alabama.
John T. Cochrane made a strong ad-
dress to the President urging him n
visit the south Mr.. Cochrane is a nrorn~ :
inent railroad builder Of Alabama and
he is anxious that the lchief executives
see that section and its wonderful nos
sibiljties. He made qjlite an impres-
sion upon the President
Governor O'Neal, who was also 10
have been present. waS unavoida bly de-
tained and communicated with the
President by letter. urE&ng him to come
and expressing his ftgrets that he
could not personally eH end the invita-
tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
SEED NOT CHECKED
BY vITUPERATION

But Mr.. Seed was not to be checked
And 1t was through your INSTRUMENTAL
lily that section was inserted in that
bill providing means for the construc-
tion of corner in Alabama bonds for
Wall street and the national banks OF
birmingham and Montgomery"
The facial expression of Mr. Conner
was terrible to behold. 1t appeared as
II he was prepared to destroy. The
cheering subsided as one when at play
beholding dreadful cloud out of the
southwest, stills the laughter of his
mouth and calms the joy of his heart
Conner stood on tiptoe. ANY man.,
he declared, and reiterated, any man
who states that | was Instrumental In
framing up corner for Wall street
or anybody else, tells, tells-well. he
doesn't know what he is talking about. ,
And then turning to Seed. he
screamed; We gave you stenog
>>~-~>-~~~~~~~~~~~
Continued ON Page Nfnel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
BANKERS APPROVE
M'ADOO'S PLAN TO
DISCUSS DEPOSIT
Over Is Expected to Gather
in Office of Treasurer
for First Confer
ence Today

Washington, August 6.--Secretary
McAdoo's plan to deposit an additional
$50,00o,000 of government funds among
the banks in the agricultural sections,
has met with prompt approval from the
bankers in the southern, western and
far western states invited to attend the
conferences at the treasury department
tomorrow, and next Thursday to confer
regarding distribution of the funds
Banks of all five far western cities
included in the plan. have replied that
they will send representatives to
Washington. Out of the 10 western
cities have been heard from Several OF
BILE replies and all the 81 southern
cities haye been heardfrom. Several OF
the latter, however said they had no
idea of joining in the conference. be-
cause they felt satisfied they would
be fairly treated in the distribution.
Bankers to Gather
More than rs southern bankers viii
gather tomorrow in the office of AS
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tConfinucd on Pare Eight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
BALKANS CONCLUDE
PEACE AGREEMENT
...........................


threatening that unless Bulgaria ac-
I'cepted the modified, frontier proposed
by the allies Roumania's army would
occupy Sofia urxt Saturday. This threat
had the desired effect and an agree
ment was arrived at today after num-
erous private consultations between the
delegates and four hours sitting of
the conference.
The new frontier as agreed to starts
at point on the old frontier west of
the Struma river, follows the water
shed to west of the town of Strum-
nitza, thence runs almost through the
Struma valley to the Belesh mountains
and thence easterly In almost a
straight line to the Mesta river, thus
leaving the town OF Strumnitza the
port of Lagos and Kanthi to Bulgaria
and the port of Kavala to Greece, The
new frontier is deep disappointment
to the Bulgarians. who still nurse hopes
for its eventual revision by the powers
1t is believed that an agreement for
the demobilzation of the various armies
will be signed tomorrow. The news
(COntfnued on Page Eighty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
.CONLEY'S EVIDENCE
IN PHAGAN CASE IS
DECIDED COMPETENT
Judge Roam Reverses His
Former DecisiOn-Ruling
Causes Demonstration
in the Court Room

Atlanta, August 6.--Rulng that the tes-
timony of James Conley. negro sweeper.
as to alleged immoral conduct on the
part of Leo NJ. Frank. on trial for the
murder of Mary Phagan. was compe-
tent Judge L. S. Roam late today re-
versed his former decision. which ordered
stricken from the record certain por-
tions Of the negrc's evidence. Under this
duce evidence intended to corroborate
Conleys statements that Frank had been
guilty of immoral acts and that the
witness had, on various occasions, acted
as lookout for the factory super
intendent, while the latter was closeted
with women.
Solicitor General Dorsey said today that
the prosecution Intended also to prove by
George Epps, newsboy. that Mary Pha-
gan had told him OF her fear of Franl,
and of his habit of pnching and teasing
her. The court ruled that Epps testi-
mony along this line could not be ad-
mitted.
Causes COmm0tiOn
When Judge ROdn announced that Con-
ley's testimony could remain in the rec
ord. there was demonstration by spec
tators. order being restored with some
difficulty Attorney Arnold, for the de-
Tense at once entered a motion for a
mstrial. which was overruled the court
stating that the jury was not present
Mr.. Arnold then withdrew his motion
DR.. Fl. F. Harris, secretary of the state
board of health. who collapsed on the
e-ts.
idenee several days ago. completed his
testimony today. The witness was ems
phatic In his assertion that Mary Pha-
gan had suffered some sort of violence
Immediately preceding her death. and
that she had been killed within less
than an hour after eating her lunch Ex-
tended cross-exaniination failed to shake
the statements of the witness. Mrs Cole
man. mother of the murdered girl. was
recalled to the stand for a few minutes
Just before court adjourned for the day
Her testimony was unimportant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
MINERS ASK SENATE
TO PROBE SITUATION
Adopt Resolution Request
ing Congressional Investi-
cation of Copper Strike

Calumet, Mich. August 6.-Direct ap-
peal for senatorial Investigator of the
cc pper miners strike was made by the
Western Federation of Miners today.
Resolutions asking such action were
adopted at mass meeting which with
Mother Jones. as the magnet. drew to
Laurium several Thousand strikers and
other residents of the copper field.
The resolution extclled Senator's Kern.
Porah. MARITIME and Reed for their part
In the recent West Virginia inquiry and
condemned the county and state authors
ties
Mother" Jones codnselled the strikers
TO avoid trouble and remain sober.
While the striking union men were raily-
ing. additional steps We're taken toward
organizing those employees of the Calumet
and Heeia Mining company. who sup-
posediy are willing TO return to work.
These men are TO assemble tomorrow to
hear a report OF committee which yes
terday conferred with the company maar
agement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07

he had eleminated his rivals and smashed
their perfect arguments.
But the climax WIS approaching fast
careful. observer might have caught
in the crowd the face of Walter Seed as
1t VAS extended forward in an effort to
see and hear all that was about to be
said. Conner continred Seed has told
you that he framed the law providing ad-
ditional safety for the funds of the treas
ury. Why, he had no more to do with
that law-but where is Seed?"
And clear voice came from the en-
closure, Here / am, governor" 1t was
Mr.. Seed, and he was stepping upon the
platform. Here 1 am. Would you care
10 know something of that law2n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07


difficulties The Mexican govern
ment should await the Presidents
communication and not give weight
to Misrepresentation published in
sensational newspapers"
The message was delivered to the
foreign minister.
Mexico City. August 6-Increased an
tagonism has been aroused among Mexi-
cans toward. President Wilson's plan fol
the pacification of the republic by tht
latest news from Washington that ths
object of John Lind's visit here as the
personal representative Of President viii
son is to consult with prominent Mexicans
and advise them that the only basis OIL
which Mexico will be recognized by the
United States is the elimination of Presi-
dent Huerta.
Earlier reports that Mr.. Lind purposec
to deal with Huerta perhaps, by making
the direct suggestion Chat lie resign. were
received with ingidnation by Mexican of
ficias. and the new angle of his visit
makes it not improbable that lie viii be
(COntinued on Page Eiehtl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-07
DRESSES TO MARRY.
THEN SHOOTS SELF
Pittsburg Barber Attempts Own Life
on Wedding Day--Gives No
Reason for Action

Pittsburg, August 6.--Franl1 Weiter a
barber, today dressed himself carefully
and completed all arrangements for his
wedding, scheduled to take place at 9
o'clock.
He then went to his room and fired two
shots into his chest.
These proved ineffective and he fired
another shot at his heart, but sustained
no injury other than a flesh wound.
Weiter pulled the trigger of the revol-
yer again. but the bullet went wild When
physicians arrived to remove him to a
hospital he refused assistance and to
the ambulance walked unaided. 1t is be-
SON