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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06
LIGHT IN THE LEGISLATURE
Tallahassee, Fla, il

Tallahassee, Fla, June 1, 1913.
To the Editor Ocala Banner:
The members of the house of repre-
sentatives have seen fit to apply to
certain of their colleagues names in
dicative of their ability, their ag-
gressiveness or their general attitude
toward legislative matters; and they
have styled Mr.. L. S. Light of Marion
county as The Light of the House" !"
the Watchdog of the Treasury" :"
There are those whose pet meas
ures he has defeated who call him
less uncomplimentary names to be
sure, but even they, when the heat
of passion has subsided, are ready
to admit that Mr.. Light is man of
clear vision, of keen insight, and able
almost, as by intuition, to detect the
selfish motive and the most carefully
and cleverly hidden intention to eff
feet class legislation deeply stored
away in an otherwise apparently good
bill or act.
Mr.. Light is certainly ION the job; 4"
there is not a harder working man
in the present session of the legisla-
ture than he is. He says he is too
busy to write articles for the newspa-
pers; that it takes all of his time to
eli iney
something over" Certain other mem
bers, eager to serve special and self
ish interests. have found out to their
sorrow tina, q aiting for Mr.. Light to
be absent from his seat in the house
avails them nothing; he is always
there to attend the funeral, and to
take part as pail bearer in becoming
fashion.
1t is not necessary that member
of the legislature introduce bills to
accomplish good. There are tons and
tons of bills, good bad and abomina-
BILE, and they require study in order to
distinguish the first class. The latter
two classes are the more numerous,
and the need of number of such ex-
ecutioners as Mr.. Light is often felt
Mr.. Light keeps himself advised on
all matters. He has not introduced
many measures himself, for the rea-
son, as he states, that it was a part
of his platform that he would I'M
ceasingly fight needless legislation.
Mr. Light is essentially a committee
worker, and, since the life of bill
is practically determined in commit
tee, his efforts in that direction count
for a great deal. He is well informed
on all subjects that come up from a
hard personal study of them; he has
facts and statistics on instant tap
which by introduction at the proper
time knock fiat the carefully prepared
argument of an hours duration.
On matters of revenue and taxation,
Mr. L. S. Light of Marion is the au-
thority. and his opinion when express
ed. has weight, and is respected.
In conclusion, for the penefit of his
people back in Marion county who are
looking for results. be it known that
they are served we'll Such was the
purpose of this brief appreciation.
BRADFORD WILLIAMS.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06
EASTERN STAR CHAPTER Or
GANIZED AT FORT MCCOY

Mrs. Florence Reed of Tampa,
grand matron of the Eastern Stars of
Florida, arrived in Ocala Monday, and
accompanied by a delegation from
the Ocala lodge of Eastern Stars went
out to Fort Mccoy in the afternoon
and at night organized a nice chapter
at that flourishing and progressive lit
tie town. Several acres went out from
Ocala.
The Eastern Stars is one of the
most important of the women's lodg-
es of the country, and is a very splen-
did auxiliary TO the masonic lodge,
and assists very materially in fra
ternal work.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06

The many friends of Mr.. Alexander
Holly were glad to see him last Mon
day, and to see him looking so well.
He has had different seiges of sick
ness and his life was despaired of
more than once, but he seems to have
completely recovered. He continues
to reside at Lakeland, and says that
since going there the city has doubled
in population. and scarcely bears any
resemblance eto the Lakeland Of six
years ago.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06
SOME FARMING

Capt. T. II. Johnson, the watermel-
on king. has 1S5 acres of very fine
watermelons, 105 acres of cantaloupes
and 215 acres OF peanuts, which are
also very fine. The captain expects to
fatten 1000 head of hogs. He loaded
his first car of cantaloupes yesterday,
and is determined that his friend,
George Easterling shall not wear all
the blue ribbons"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06

" Weber of Oak. who op-
cold storage and ice plant at
irving municipality. was in on
ana purchased from Messrs.
u Lang an auto truck for ex-
IN us growing business. Incl
!, mr. Webbir called at our of
~, 'e't a lubrio ant in the shape
-, 70 help defray the operat-
OF the Ocala Banner for
Iscai year. We have always
'aa' Whenever there is a her
~. sood times.' our friends
III !, Us. They seem determin-
49, Banner shall float well to
ln these years.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06

Re Outlook Tor May 31st. in not
he death of Mr.. Flagler. pays
z very excellent tribute. 1t says
De showed how a boy may be
a self-made man. and how a
nay convert Il great wilderness
a great garden
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06

J. A. Scott Of Oklawaha was in
y Us Monday, and left a bright
y dollar as souvenir for the
|nuanee of the friendly face" of
0cala Banner at his home for an
J year.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06

n. W. Nettles of Fairfield was
; see as Monday He says that
section is blessed with the finest
ING crops that have been seen in
|eat number Of years.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06

Mr. P. A. Ansley and Mr.. and Mrs.
L. a Tucker and infant of Ocala, Fla,
are at the beach, and are occupying
apartments at the Shiekley cottage
Pablo Beach Items in Metropolis.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06

Olaf zewadski accompanied by
''assmate. Mr.. Robert Clarkson,
% Lake Sixteen Monday to visit
.iaN Mrs Andrew Turner, for a
tays.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06

Louise Stebbins, Miss Eloise
and Miss Katherine Henry of
Weir. left on Monday over the
GARD for Danyille, Va, where
VII spend the summer.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06

j. Mary Eagleton left Monday
|goon for Jacksonville. TO spend
|ek taxing a special course at the
ssy Business College.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will not be responsible for
any bills unless contracted by himself.
A. B. WILLIAMS,
6-3-1d Martel, Fla.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06

Mr.. Robert w. Ferguson and G. w.
Wynne of Emathla, new place on
the ]. G T. railroad, were visitors TO
the city Monday. Mr.. Wynne and
brother are putting up steam rock
crusher at Emathla, which will add to
the tonnage of the road Everybody
in that section is anxious for the road
TO make a detour so as 10 strike
Ocala. 1t would be good move on
the part of the road. and would like
wise be a great benefit TO our city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06

E are informed that Mr.. George
|pFiiBg viii ship this week twenty-
s0ld carloads of melons.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06

\ Ben Borden and children re-
3 home Monday from a weekend
n relatives az oxford.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06

Mr.. "Buckshot" Williams. formerly
conductor on the "Dunnellon short,
is now a fullfedged farmer, and was
in to see us on Monday. He is mailing
the farm a success.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06

~ NJ. Williams OF Weirsdale
-a0 i9-pound watermelon on
10n at the Commercial Bank,
vas brought in last Friday. 1t
~ d great deal of attention. but
l'ne for the last several days
|. forth a great number of SO
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06

Ned Williamson of Lake Kerr
among the large number of out-of-
'sl'ors Monday. and he was
oasy entertaining his Ocala
y On the eurbstones and favor
-eet corners He is the same
Neo and time is making but lit
'Oaus upon his robust frame.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-06-06

,ssraker sn1tlh-Phone &c or a.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19
THE TERM NEGRO"

How II 10 Defined by the Statutes d
i Various States.
Various states define the term me
gro" In various ways. This fact In
Cleaned from the Negro Year Book.
published at Tuskegee institute under
the direction of Monroe N. Work. In
charge of research and records into
and Of his race.
The statutes Of Kentucky, Maryland.
Mississippi. North Carolina. Tennessee
and Texas assert that "a person Of
color" Is one who is descended from q
Negro to the third generation. inclu
sive. though one ancestor In each gen.
GRAFTON may have been white. Accord
ing to the law of Alabama one Is "a
person Of color" who has had any Ne
gro blood In his ancestry for Eve gen.
erations.
In Michigan. Nebraska and Oregon
one is not legally a Negro who has less
than one-fourth Negro blood In his
veins. In Florida. Georgia. Indiana,
Missouri and South Carolina - person
Of color IL one who has as much as
one-eighth Negro blood. In Virginia
q Negro ia one who has one-slxteenth
or more Negro blood.
The constitution Of Oklahoma reads:
whenever In this constitution or In
the laws Of the state the word or
words 'colOred race or Negro or
Negro race are used. the same shall
be construed to mean or to apply to all
persons Of African descent. The term
white shall include all other persons
In Arkansas persons Of color" III
clude all who have a visible and dis.
tinct admixture of African blood. The
other states of the Union have no
statutes defining the term NEGRO"
Thus 1t would seem that a Negro In
one state is not always a Negro in an.
other. These and many other facts
regarding the progress and develop.
ment, present and past status, Of the
Negro race. are found collected In the
Negro Year Book.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19
FRIEND OF HUMAN RIGHTS.
New York District Attorney Believes u
Evsnhandsd Justice.
NV N RARNETT DnDSON

BY N. BARNETT DoDsON.
District Attorney Charles 8. Whit
man Of New York is numbered among
the stalwart friends Of humanity with
out regard to race, creed or color. On
many occasions during his able ad
ministration Of the affairs Of his Office
he has stood in the breach between
Afro-Americans and their enemies. 1t
II encouraging therefore to refer to his
attitude of fairness toward the colored
people and their right to equal justice
In courts Of law without discrimina-
tion.
Speaking at q meeting In New York
held under the auspices Of an organiza-
don for race advancement upon one
occasion, District Attorney Whitman
In part said: Crime Is crime, wheth-
Or committed by white man or q
black man. Society must be protected
from acts Of violence whether the Of
fender has had every opportunity for
intellectual and moral growth from his
babyhood or has always hved In the
darkness Of ignorance and depravity.
Certain offenses, too awful for descrip
ton, arouse public indignation which
h well night uncomfortable, and that
u a. true in one section Of the land
% In another.
Il ID not within the scope Of the au-
thorlty Of those charged with the en-
forcement of law to consider questions
Involving heredity, environment or the
ultimate responsibility for conditions
which must be met as those charged
with the making Of laws have deter
mined.
Sentiment and charity should not ex-
cuse Incidence and crime, and desire
10 secure the advancement Of one race
must not countenance unfairness and
injustice to another.
The Negro, as he exists In this c0un-
Try, IL a product Of conditions created
BY the white man. When the nation
assured him the rights Of citizenship
Il guaranteed to him the protection and
the enjoyment Of those rights, but the
great country itself at least morally
assumed an infinitely greater respon-
sibility.
For our own protection, II for no
unselfish motive, we are obligated to
see to It that the opportunity, which
We are proud to say in this country 10
given to all, shall not be denied to
him; that where he Is made to feel the
rigor Of the law he may also depend
upon the protection Of the law; that
his race or his color Is no more to be
condemned on account Of the offenses
Of some Of its members than are other
races or other people to be censured
under like conditions.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19

Your subscription to Negro news
paper is a business proposition. Do
not accept it from the postman, unless
you intend to pay for It. Do not won
der. why It is sent you. II you re-
fuse It the publisher gets q notice
from the Postmaster to discontinue,
which Is a matter Of record, and the
publisher pays the return postage.
Many say that they "Never sub
seribed" "ordsred Il stopped" or
wondered who sent It." We send
THE TWIN CITY STAR to those
whom we think bona fIde subscribers.
and do not wish to increase circula-
ton by carrying any dead-heads.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19
SOCIAL SCIENCE AT FISK.

Announcement of New Features Of
Study Creates Great Interest.
Nashville. Tenn.-Announcement has
been made Of the social science courses
to be offered next year at Fisk uni
versity. In this city, and Of the plan
Of the university to cooperate with
the Woman's council Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South and the Meth
odist Training school here in develop
ing a social settlement in one Of the
neighborhoods of this city among Afro
Americans.
DR.. George ID. Haynes, professor Of
social science at Fisk. says that this
arrangement Of cooperation win give
q new impetus and a great outlet for
the intense interest Of the students in
the conditions among the people Of the
city and will offer them an opportu-
nifty to get acquainted with the people
and to learn by practice what college
education can do to help the masses.
He says 1t will also be a great help
In articulating the university with the
pulsating practical life Of the people
and enable it to better train its stu
dents for leadership and service.
The department offers an introduce
tory course in economics in the junior
year for three hours per week ana an
advanced course in economics In tho
senior year, two hours per week. In
sociology three hours per week will
be given to class work and four hours
per week to Geld investigation and
practical work
One Of the most interesting features
Of the department for next year con-
sists Of course In Negro history for
the juniors and a course on the Ne
gro problem for the seniors. The his
tory course traces the growth Of Amer
lean democracy in its relation to slav-
cry and the Negro American. 1t aims
to give the student historical back
ground for his thinking about present
day conditions.
The course on the Negro problem Ia
offered to members Of the senior class
and IL careful study Of present con-
ditions In both the country and the
city. In this course use Is made of all
available material on the subject, and
In addition to the general class work
each student is given some particular
topic relating to the economic. edu-
cational. social or religious conditions
among Negroes for special investiga-
ton and report The course aims to
teach the student how to study condi-
lions among Negroes in an accurate
way and with a broad humanitarian
point Of view
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19
VOTES FOR WOMEN.

] want to vote very much, and
II ! could I should. Isn't II alb
surd that the women who have
fed the babies should not be al
lowed to vote on measures to
bring about clean milk for them
because by some tradition Of the
prehistoric age men have done
the voting? Industrial questions.
such as the minimum wage. are
matters Of which women know
quite an much a. men.-Jans
Addams.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19
WANTED.

Reliable. live. honest. hustlins
agents for the Twin CITY Star. You
saa make . good living with this work
- . side line. Agents wanted in Mi.
waukee. Chicago. Omaha, Kansas City,
Portland. Ore. Seattle. Denver. De-
Neilss and Sioux City. Write fes
terms to The Twin City Star. NinBs.
apslis. Nina
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19

A motorcycle, designed for shopping
and visiting. is shown In the accom-
panying illustration. 1t can be driven,
says Popular Mechanics Magazine. at
walking pace. If desired, and. on &C.
count Of the wide spacing Of the two
wheels at the back Of the machine II
is not easily overturned. The basket
at the front can be- replaced by one
providing a seat for the baby.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19
Fried Summer Squash,

Take three or four small and tender
summer squashes-crooknecks are the
best. Cut In slices about half an inch
thick, take out the seeds and boil them
half an hour or until tender in slightly
sailed water. When done fry them IN
butter to q delicate brown.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19
When Movinu Pictures.

People who stand their family por-
traits against the walls while packing
and unpacking their household goods
cause a great deal of broken glass,
scratches and dents. The FIRST thing
to be done when moving into your new
home should be to hang the pictures
anywhere. in order to get them out Of
the way, without waiting to choose a
scheme Of arrangement. This will pre-
vent a great deal Of breakage and 9th.
er damage.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19

Wherever any race or group Of pso-
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 IL likely to
solve all the problems that surround
them."-Dr. Washington.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19

Mark how heeting and paltry'
Is the estate Of man-yesterday
In embryo. tomorrow a mummy
or ashes. So for the hairs
breadth Of time assigned to thee
live nationally. and part with
life cheerfully. as drops the ripe
olive, extolling the season that
bore 1t and the tree that ma.
tured it.-Marcus Aurelius An
tonius.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19
THE 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??, 1913-09-19

SUBSCRIBE FOR TWIN CITY STAR.
The Twin City Star has the sx.
elusive use in this city Of the Afro
American news service Of the Amer
ican Press Assn. edited BY Mr.. N. D.
Dodson Of N. T.. which II . feature
Of eur publication. much appreciated
by our readers.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19

ALLEN CHRISTIAN ENoEAvoR or
ST. JAMES A. NJ. {. CHURCH.
Splendid meetings are being held
each Sunday evening at 6:45 o'clock
BY the Allen Christian Endeavor
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19
Smoke Marks on Ceilings.

To remove smoke marks from cell.
ings mix a thick paste Of starch and
water and with a clean Hannel spread
:it over the mark. Allow It to get thor
oughly dry. then brush OF with soft
brush and the marks will have disap-
peared.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19
ST. PAUL.

Ct. James A. N. z. Church, Rev. ~.
p. Jones, pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller
SITS. All are welcome.
It is rule at the st. James A. M.
q. Church that persons attending
funerals will not be permitted to
view tho remains in the Church. All
persons will call at the undertakers
or the residence to take the last look
at the departed.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19

The word Negro should always Be
spelled with Capital Mt Is worth,
of this distinction
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19

Amss Ledge Of Eiks meet at Union
Temple Hall. % Washington Ave. &c.,
every End and 4th Thurpday evening.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19

When you have a social, or any
gathering worthy Of mention, sele~.
some member as press agent, and r..
tho names, especially the initials of
persons present, and forward it to your
newspaper. Do not wait to depend on
your time or memory. It is necessary
that We get the full names of those
present
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19

Irish Crochet Shirt Waist Sets.
Pretty sets for the tailored blouse Of
silk or linen consists Of bar and collar
pins. belt pin and cuff links. also but
tons for front closing
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19

ct. PETERS A. M. q. CHURCH, 2sd st.
between 9Th and 10th AYES. Services
every Sunday 1880 q. m. and 500 p. m.
Lewis. Pastor.
ct. JAMES A. N. z. CHURCH, SlS
Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services At II
Q. m. 8 p. m. Sunday School at p. "a.
Rev. z. r. Edwards, Pastor.
BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH, 113o
9Th st. So, between 18th and 18th AYES.
Preaching Sunday II a. m. and 8 p. m.
8. 8. 1890 All welcome! Rev. T. J.
Carter, Pastor. Res. 90 Sth Ave. So.
ZION Baptist CHURCH, 9Th Avenue
N. and 4th st. Services morning and
evening each Sunday. Rev. NJ w.
Withers. fastor.
This Peoples Christian Mission,
REV. q. w. MITCHELL, PASTOR.
1904 Washington Ave. 60.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19

ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Services II A. M. and 8 P. M. Rev.
@. w. Camp, Pastor. All are vel.
come.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19
AovERTIsEMENTs.

ct. THOMAS EPISCOPAL scURcH
5th Ave. So. and 9th ct. MINI.
Rev A. n. Lealtad, Rector.
Services a. o'clock p m.
The Sunday School is progressing
rapidly under the leadership Of Mr..
Gale p. Hilyer. The young people are
Interested. Come and bring the child.
rem. All are welcome. Meetings every
Sunday at 1880 p. M.
All are Invited. Come.