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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-05-10

human kindness and simplicity OF the
Redecmer here displayed. 1t recalls
the marriage in Cana at which he was
guest That was AT the beginning
OF his ministry and this at its close
How better could he have demonstrat.
ed that he came into the world not TO
disturb its social arrangements or mar
its domestic joys. but to elevate them
TO higher plane? Blessed be God.
we may have Jesus at our feasts and
festivals as well as at ether times.
and what heart. loving Jesus. would
attend a feast or festival where he
could not be guest?
Hut there is practical question
here OF another kind. When we re.
remember that Jesus knew he was TO
die within week. and endure before
hand unprecedented contumely. and
desertion By his dearest friends. and
then look upon him at this friendly
board. receiving happiness from 9th
ers, and dispensing happiness TO them.
must we not regard II as a sublime
example OF that confidence In God
which knoweth that he doeth all
things well? Death. sorrow. pain. de-
sertion are experiences continually
present Some OF us attempt to throw
OFF the thought OF them with the sio
les plea. What can't be cured must
be endured" Others seek to drown
II In the hilarity and dissipation OF
the world But how different that
which Jesus knew. and which they
know who have received him. and 10
whom he has given power 10 become
the sons OF God? Who would not b.
n Christian. real Christian. II II
were only for the sake OF this legacy
OF peace?
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-05-10

Tfe Only 'BRAIO QtININt That ilANATIV RONiO OtINE
OF W GROVE box Cold
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-05-10
The Devoted Mary and the Avaricioui
Judas.

The central feature OF this supper
is the amounting OF Jesus by the de
voted Mary. The action was not un'
common in eastern lands. where the
II by sandals suffer from dryness and
scorching. The motive of Mary was
her love for Jesusu. Love. not only
for what she had learned from him
but for what he had done for her
brother Lazarus. whom he raised from
stronger In contrast with the fanati
cism and avarice OF Judas. why was
not this ointment sold for three han.
dren pense. and given to the poor %
A specimen this OF the way worldly
people depreciate actions done for the
love OF God only. and especially Civ.
ing money for Christ's cause. judas
said this, not because he cared tor
the poor" John says. but because he
was a thief and had the bag and bare
what was put therein" He was thir k
ing OF himself and not the poor.
Inc Iuest iTienus Vi the pooI, the
people who do most for them. are
those who do most for Christ 1T
is" says Bishop Ryle. the successors
OF Mary OF Bethany. and not of Judas
lscariot. who really care for the poor :
As another says. even II Judas had
said this from the heart I, would have
been wrong II does not follow that
the poor will not be benefited. because
the rich live according TO their means
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-05-10
AvERTED A WRECK
Thrilling Railroad Experience on
Horseshoe Curve.
SAVED BIZ A WEIRD WARNING.

The Remarkable Signal Light That
Summarily Stopped Two Trains That
Were Rushing on to Certain Destrue-
ton In a tiead-on Collision.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-05-10
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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-08

tral hall at the northeast end, In which
there is room for games, and at the
southwest end writing room contain
ing large fireplace faced with pressed
brick. On the second floor there will
be found several rooms suitable for
Bible study classes and offices and a
good sized auditorium. This floor plan
is so arranged that the auditorium and
classrooms can be thrown open for
large gatherings. There Is also gal
lery around three sides of the audito-
rum. ..-,
The front view of Clarke hall is sim
pie, but attractive. The shafts Of the
six columns at the loggia entrance are
formed Of especially nodded brick, with
bases and caps of brownstone. The
second story contains French windows,
with wrought iron balconies. The
building is conspicuous for the free use
Of the fat or segmental arch.
Over the loggia entrance is a terra
Gotta panel with the inscription "Clarke
Hall" The roof of the main building
is covered with first quality sea green
states. The interior of the Y. M. O. A.
building is finished in chestnut, with
wax finish. The furnishings through
out will be simple, but substantial.
Clarke hall will be social center for
the boys Of Hampton institute. About
$4,000 will be spent for the building
and equipment, including furniture,
pictures, books and other necessary ar
ticles for well organized Y. M. @. A.
and student recreation center.
The Hampton institute Y. M. O. A.
building has been made possible by the
gift of $4,000 by Mrs. Charles 8.
Clarke Of New York as a memorial to
her husband DR.. Frissell has said OF
the Hampton institute Y. M. @. A.:
"Of the 500 young men $50 are men,
bers Of the Young Mems Christian as
sociation. This is very active or
ganization. Its representatives cor.
respond with accepted applicants be-
fore they enter the school, meet them
at the boats and trains, care for their
comfort and give them needed infor-
nation"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-08

ing board hopes to have 1t rank along
by the side Of the Teacher. which Is
now being published in the interest Of
the Sunday school teachers Of the Ne
gro Baptists Of the country. 1t is his
plan that the periodical shall cost but
little more than the Senior and Teach
er, although 1t will be printed In three
colors, which will be one color more
than Is usually put on the cover pages
Of other periodicals. Mr.. Henry Allen
Boyd, secretary Of the Sunday school
congress movement who returned
from trip to the west the last week
In January, is very enthusiastic over
the outlook for the new publication.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-08

leda) colors-red, white and blue. II ID
to have the Metoka and Galeda en-
bIem, and the triunion scheme is to be
carried on throughout the publication.
Already II has been decided that the
editorial department, with its various
contributors, will have oversight of
this periodical. Strengthening this de-
partment will be the teacher training
force and the official heads Of this or
ganized class movement
With the advent of this new publica-
ton the Negro Baptists throughout the
United States can more fully substan-
tate their boast that they are leading
the world for developments along Sun
day school lines II environment, oppor-
tunities and length Of time In the pub
fishing arena are to be considered.
This Metoka and Galeda Magazine will
make Just an even dozen Sunday school
helps now being published and sent out
quarterly by the publishing house OF
the Negro Baptists.
Ills uOcS hot ihSiuuO Sho
score Of other UNCONVENTIONAL and
standard books by celebrated authors
printed from time to time. The ap-
pearance of another Sunday school
magazine at this particular time, just
before the meeting Of the Sunday
school congress at Muskogee, Okla,
stamps more indelibly upon the minds
Of the people throughout the United
States the amount Of good which Is be-
ing done under the auspices OF this
distinct denomination through Its Sun
day school publishing house.
Secretary Boyd reported to his board
that all arrangements for the appear
ance Of the magazine had been COM
pleted- title page and, In fact.
all the matter for the first issue has
been selected. The magazine will be
offered at such an unheard Of price
that every Sunday school. whether
It has the Metoka and Galeda classes
or not, will be very anxious to get
the periodical, as 1t can be used In
all adult or Bible classes. 1t is to be
periodical just one grade higher than
the Senior Quarterly.
In fact. the secretary OF the publish
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-08
Williamson on Prince Hall Masonry.

Williamson on Prince Hall Masonry.
Harry A. Williams, grand secretary
of the Prince Hall Masons Of the state
of New York, recently contributed
most thoughtful and scholarly article
on Prince Hall Masonry in the Free
mason with which Is incorporated the
Masonic Illustrated). London publica-
ton which gives a weekly record of
progress In Freemasonry. Mr.. William
sons article deals with the history and
work of the Prince Hall Masons In the
United States. Of which there are thir-
ty-f1ve lodges.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-08
Setback For Segregation Ordinance.

Setback For Segregation Ordinance.
The proposed segregation ordinance
in St Louis received n decided setback
recently when the special committee Of
five white persons and FIVE colored per-
SOUS appointed by the St Louis Civic
league to investigate housing condi-
tions among coIored people made its re-
port. The opinion Of the committee,
after carefully Investigating the mat
ter, is expressed as follows:
sour committee Is unanimously Of
the opinion that the problem Of the re-
lation Of white and colored people can
not be solved by crystaIlizing preJudices
into segregation. The proposed law
would frequently prevent colored peo-
pie from improving their condition by
moving into better neighborhoods. We
cannot believe that any broad minded
American can regard the legal segre-
cation Of the races as American or
Christian"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-08
Billings Denies Drawing Color Line.

Billings Denies Drawing Color Line.
Colonel George B. Billings. chairman
Of the athletic committee Of the Bos-
ton Athletic association, denies the al
legations Of Howard p. Drew. the well
known Afro-American runner, that the
association discriminates against cap
able colored men taking part In the
games scheduled by the association.
mo colored athlete who was any good
was ever refused a chance to compete
at the Boston Athletic association
games" says Chairman Billings.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-08
BRAVE C0LORED SOLDIERS.
Well Known Writer Points to Their
Fine Record.

Well Known Writer Points to Their
Fine Record.
John e. Bruce, president Of the Ne
gro Society For Historical Research,
Yonkers, N. Y, recently sent the fol-
lowing communication to the editor OF
the New York Sun, In which he says:
Permit me to thank you for the
timely editorial paragraph about the
elimination of Negroes from the Unit
ed States army and also to suggest to
the promoters Of the agitation a care
full reading Of the speech delivered by
Mr.. Charles Francis Adams In the
house Of representatives at Washing
ton on May 81, 1860, In which he dealt
with the difficulty the ranking officers
Of the army are now alleged to be
seriously considering.
"As Negroes may we be permitted to
register q protest against the proposal
to muster Negro regiments out Of the
army and to say that we feel that we
have as much right to 60 to the de-
fense of the country when its honor
Is assailed or Its flag insulted as any
white man In America, that we are
just as patriotic and loyal and that we
have proved it In every war Of the re-
public and on more than a hundred
battlefelds? The army and navy Of
the most civilized and most Christian
nation are the last establishments
where the caste and color prejudice
should be propagated.
General Jackson at New Orleans
found Negro regiments very helpful at
a critical moment. Commodore Perry
spoke highly Of the bravery and good
conduct Of the Negroes who formed q
considerable part Of his crew at the
battle of Lake Erie. Edward Everett
In his great speech at the unveillng Of
the statue of General Joseph Warren
In June, 1857. mentioned by name the
black soldier, Peter Salem, who had
signalized himself at the battle Of
Bunker Hill. where Negro soldiers
stood side by side with their white
brethren In defense of fag and coun-
try.
'Tt was Salem who. when Major Pit.
cairn Of the British marines mounted
a redoubt jubilantly exclaiming. The
day is oursv laid the English COM
mander low by a well aimed shot from
his musket. and thus turned the tide
Of battle In favor Of the colonial army.
There are many other instances
that might be cited of the patriotism
OF Negro soldiers. Certainly the great
body Of white Americans are not in
CRATES. History sometimes has way
of repeating itself. and In this case the
repetition may come sooner than some
Of us anticipate" . ...
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-08

haustive examination that year won
for him a scholarship offered by Cor
nell university, and he Is the only
Afro-American so far to attain that
lofty distinction in the boys high
school in Brooklyn. Entering Cornell's
College Of Arts and Sciences, Mr.. Giles
at once took on the quickened spirit of
that five" establishment.
He stood high In all Of his studies
throughout his course at Cornell, COW
ering four years. the term required of
those preparing for medical training,
entrance to which course calling for
the degree Of bachelor Of arts and
sciences. For three years he was a
foremost figure in the crew squad Of
the university, and many Of the victo-
ries achieved were admitted to be due
to the strength and skill displayed by
him.
In September, 1911, Mr.. Giles ma
circulated In the Cornell University
College Of Medicine, where he is now
q sophomore, with an excellent chance
Of finishing at the head Of his class.
On account of the rigid requirement Of
the A. B. degree for entrance, the
classes at the Cornell College Of Medi-
cine are not, arge, and 1t SO happens
that Mr.. Giles Is the only student Of
our race attending that institution.
Nevertheless no student Is more per-
sonally liked or more highly respected
for his worth and work than Mr.. Giles.
He Is a handsome, manly young fellow
Of engaging address and is a splendid
mixer"
He is q member Of the Alpha Phi
Alpha fraternity, the largest colored
college fraternity In America, and In
1910 he was elected president Of the
general organization.
A short time ago he was chosen pres
ident Of the Alpha Alumni chapter of
the fraternity in New York city, an
honor eagerly sought after by the best
men of the "frat." Wherever be de-
cides to cast his lot there Is no doubt
that he will make his mark and reflect
IN his career the mental, moral and
constructive qualities that will add
luster to his name.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-08
BRIGHT FUTURE
FOR R. c. Giles
Scholarship Student at Cornell
Makes Fine Record.
WON FIRST HONORSAT HOME

Story Of Brooklyn High School
Graduate's Achievements In College.
Member Of Alpha Phi Alpha Frater.
nity-Towsr Of Strength In Debate
and Fond Of Athletic Sports.
Brooklyn.-That color In itself is not
an insuperable barrier to young men Of
spirit, resource and capacity is amply
demonstrated by the signal success that
has attended the efforts Of Roscoe
Conkling Giles, the enterprising son OF
Counselor and Mrs. Francis F. Giles of
this city.
He Is scaling the heights Of success
not because Of any marked differences
between himself and others Of his type,
but because he has the broad vision
that discloses the vast possibilities that
lie inswait for those who follow the
rugged pathway Of duty and industry
and possesses the business acumen
that impels such character to take
advantage Of the opportunities that
present themselves.
AS an example for others he Is
worthy Of study.
Mr.. Giles was born in Albany, N. Y,
in 1890. He has barely passed his ma
jority, but has already made record
Of which q much older man might feel
proud He was graduated with honors
from the public schools Of Brooklyn In
1907. attending school 70 and the boys
high school, While In high school he
was prominent In all of his classes as
a scholar and was tower of strength
In the debating societies.
In his senior year he won the B. B.
Christ silver medal In oratory. An ex-
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-08
HEALTH TALKS TO PUBLIC.
Providence Medical and Dental Asso-
eiation Holding Series Of Meetings.
Nv NJ. BARNETT DODSON

Providence Medical and Dental Asso-
citation Holding Series Of Meetings.
BY N. BARNETT DoDsoN.
One section of the professional men
of Brooklyn was brought In direct con-
tact with the public in most helpful
way on Sunday evening. Jan. %. The
occasion was the first appearance In a
body Of the members of the Providence
Medical and Dental association at the
services of the Concord Baptist church,
OF which the Rev. DR.. William M. Moss
is pastor.
\ The desire for closer relationship be-
tween the business and professional
members Of the race and the public
generally has long been uppermost In
the minds Of the ministers and leaders
In the various movements for racial
betterment. The first definite effort to-
ward the contamination Of the desired
relation was made about year and
a half ago, when upon the invitation
Of the Rev. DR.. william M. Moss a
large number Of business and profess
sional men and women assembled In
the Concord Baptist church and were
addressed by DR.. Moss on the subject
Of Business Ethics"
Since that time there has been a
gradual trend toward closer union on
the part Of those engaged in the va
rious lines of business and professional
life, 80 that 1t may be said In justice
to DR.. Moss that he has been the pre-
cursor Of the movement which has at
last borne such rich results. He Is
believer In race cooperation. He en-
phasizes 1t from the pulpit and prac-
hces 1t by patronizing members Of the
race who S~e engaged In business to
the extent Of what he needs In their
line.
The general topic for discussion at
this first meeting was Health Talks"
After a ten minute discourse by DR..
Moss, whose subject was the pastors
duty to his flock, DR.. Owen M. Waller,
M. D., president of the association,
gave an outline Of the work Of the
organization and some reasons for its
existence. He said that It was only
reasonable that the first public meet
Ing OF the association be held at Con-
aord, for It was In many respects the
first church in Brooklyn among Afro
Americans.
The other speakers were j. @. Trim
BILE, M. d., who spoke on the preven-
ton Of disease, laying special stress on
tuberculosis, and L. ]. Delsarte, D. D.
s., who spoke on the care Of the teeth.
Similar meetings will be held In 9TH
er churches. The meeting for Sunday
evening, Feb. 2, was held in the Berean
Baptist church; Feb. 8 In the Bridge
Street A. M. Il. church, Feb. 16 In
Holy Trinity church, Feb. % in Fleet
Street A. M. q. Zion church and March
2 in Bethany Baptist church.
The officers and members Of the as
sociation are: Owen M. Waller, NJ. D.,
president; R. Birnie, vice president; w.
N. Beekman, d. d. s., secretary; j.. @.
Trimble, M. D., treasurer; F. L. Cham
bers, d. D. s.; L. J. Delsarte, D. d. g.;
r. M. Jacobs, M. D.; r. r. johnson,
M. D.; George Fl. Wright, d. D. s., and
DR.. Hinkson.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-08
Plan and Scope Of New Re-
IIgiOus Publication.
RESULTS OF COOPERATION
Mammoth Denominational Concern In
Nashville Substa ntiatee Claim of Be-
ing Foremost In Special Line to Give
the Masses Better Service - Henry
Allen 6oyd's Leadership.

Nashville, Tenn. - Another Sunday
school periodical known as the Metoka
and Galeda Magazine Is to be pub
lished in the interest Of the organized
Sunday school class now operated un-
der the national Baptist publishing
board. This decision was reached some
time ago at board meeting at the na-
tiOnal Baptist publishing house. The
time for bringing out the magazine was
set for March, according to DR.. r. Fl.
Boyd, secretary and founder Of the ma
tional Baptist publishing concern in
this city.
This publication will be a monthly
magazine, containing much helpful in
formation, high class articles, Sunday
school lessons and contributions from
the best writer's Of the race. 1t will
be devoted exclusively to the Metoka
and Galeda classes. The periodical is
to be run on high class order. 1t viii!
be as large as the Teachers Monthly
Magazine, which sometimes contains a
hundred pages.
The outside cover will be in the Sun
day school congress (Metoka and Ca
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-08


Afro. Americans Establish New Town.
The most recent town to be estab-
iished solely by Afro-Americans is
Blackdom, I'm New Mexico. There ID
not white family within sixteen miles
of the place. 1t is said that scores OF
white settlers are anxious to obtain q
residence there. 1t Is fine agricul-
tural section. Most Of the Inhabitants
thus far are from Texas. The founder
of the town had only 30 cents when he
started to clear up the the village
about twelve years ago. At the close
OF 1912 his farm was valued at $4,000.
The climate Is delightful and the soil
rich and productive
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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-08
MECHANICAL COLLEGE TO
GREET STATE FARMERS.
How President Dudley Helps North
Carolina's Industrial Workers.

Greensboro, N. C.-The Agricultural
and Mechanical College For the Col.
ored Race, which Is conceded to be one
Of the leading institutions of its kind,
will soon be the Mecca of hundreds Of
farmers from every section Of the state.
The splendid efforts Of DR.. James b.
Dudley, president Of the college. have
made the Negro state farmers week
one of the most helpful factors in the
progress Of the race in this section.
The fourth annual meeting Of this
effective movement will be held at the
college Feb. II to % inclusive. Ex-
perts from the United States and North
Carolina departments Of agriculture
will be present to give lectures and
demonstrations on farming. Feb. 20
will be another big day. Farmers will
bring their seed corn to be tested.
Seed corn day will be in charge Of @.
r. Hudson, state agent for farmers CO
operative work.
DR.. Dudley is doing most helpful
work, and the state supports him in his
efforts to make his race factor In the
affairs for the betterment Of conditions
throughout the country. The farmers
will take an active part on the pro-
gram, and conditions In the rural dis.
tricts will be thoroughly discussed.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-08
WORK
FOR YOUNG men
DedIcat0s New EdIfIce at
Founders Day Exercises.
DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING.

Time Honored Institution Of Learning
Observes Birthday Of General 9. c..
Armstrong In Connection With Com
pIstIon Of Clarke Hail--Dr. William
J. sohisffeIIn Delivers Address.
Hampton, Va.-The new Hampton
institute Y. NJ. G. A. building, known
as Clarke hall, was dedicated on
Sunday, Feb. 2, at the time Of the
founders day celebration. The dedi-
cation address was delivered by DR..
William j. Schieffelln Of New York
city, who Is a trustee Of Hampton In
stituts. The Y. NJ. O.. A. building, de-
signed by Ludlow & Peabody and
built for. the most part by Hampton
institute tradesmen, La two story
brick structure seventy feet wide by
forty-five feet deep, exclusive of two
verandas and a terrace at the rear.
On the ground floor there are the log
gia, fianked by two Offices, large CEN
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-02-08

Cause OF the Existence II Prejudice.
John Stuart Mill said ON one occa
sion that II appeared to him that wh,'n
prejudices persist Obstlnately II Is the
fault Of nobody 80 much as those who
make point Of proclaiming them In.
superable as an excuse for never join
Ing In an attempt to remove them.
Any prejudice whatever will be insur-
mountable II those who do not share In
II themselves truckle to It and fatter
II and accept II as law of nature.
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