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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-17
fine RECORD OF
HENRY ]. DUMAS
Worked His Way Up From the
= Bottom
MANNG GOOD IN BUSINESS.

Brief Account Of How q Country Boy
Qualified Himself For His Chosen
rofession-Mastersd Difficulties ~
. Student and 10 Doing Real Con-
struotive Work az Business Man.
Natchez, Miss. - Training. industry,
thrift, politeness and energy are the
factors which won Dr. 81. J. Dumas q
place In the hearts Of the people In this
part Of the country. He Is considered
one Of the most successful business
men among our people in this part Of
the state. His success should be an
inspiration to many boys who go
around with their heads down declar-
ing that their race or color operates
against them. Color. hair or race never
yet made man and never will. The
use Of the mind. it's training and the
ability to master conditions are what
count for something In this busy world.
Henry ]. Dumas was born In Houma.
La. q country town, In 1875. He went
to the parish school, where he got the
foundation on which to build his future
education. When he had finished at the
parish school his parents sent him to
the Houma academy, from which he
graduated In the spring of 1896. He
declared then and there that he was
going to make the world know that he
lived In It. and thus far he has made
good.
Holding diploma from an academy
did not mean that his student days
were over. He wanted a trade or pro-
fession. He taught for year In the
public school at Houma and then en-.
tered the Meharry Medical college.
Nashville. Tenn, in the fall Of 1893.
He was among the first students In
pharmacy. He had registered decla-
ration that he was going to lead his
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-17

class II am going to be a first class
pharmacist" he said. ''or none at all"
He laid aside society and never sought
4 good time with the boys. but found
pleasure, enjoyment and comfort in his
studies. While he did not feel that the
world was standing still waiting for
him, yet he felt that there was place
In the world which he could fll .
In March, 1901, Dean George Hub
bard handed young Dumas his diplo
ma. showing that he had finished the
course as laid down by the faculty and
in keeping with the laws Of the state.
and he was then prepared to com
menee his active work. With smile,
standing with the other members Of
his class. he thanked the dean. and the
next day packed his trunk and started
for Mississippi. He heard that the
state medical board was in session
and he felt that he should let the
board know that he wanted to pracs
tice pharmacy. To him the examinas
ton was but toy, SO to speak. He
passed 1t with ease and was commend
ed by the members OF, the board.
He soon afterward opened business
In Natchez. and the people docked IN
to wish him success. He was polite.
courteous and willing to answer the
many questions put to him by the
crowd. They looked him over and de-
cided that he was the right man and
should have their support. Already
his brother had made reputation az
. phvsician.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-17
The Axteo Line.

Descendants of the Aztec monarchs
Of Mexico still live. There II one in
Holland and another In Mexico itself,
while some Of the lesser kinsmen are
stiil drawing pensions from the Mex
ican government on the strength OF
that kinship. Direct descendants OF
Montexuma live in Salamanca, repre-
sented by the Maldonado family, allied
BY marriage with the English house
of Lancaster. The Empress Eugene
Of France claims descent from the
great Montezuma. and. as biographer
writes. 1.-THE widow Of Napoleon Ill
b thus Of greater imperial stock than
her husband and brought to the ALL
ance more dignity than she acquired
~ tG"-Chicago News.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-17
ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE.

Philadelphia Organization Takss Up
Problem Of industrial Conditions.
The recent meeting Of the Round Ia.
BILE Conference held in Philadelphia for
the purpose Of improving the indus
trial condition Of Afro-Americans was
a most important gathering. The con-
ference is bringing its influence to bear
on labor organizations in that 1t IL
urging upon the various trade unions
the necessity and also the fairness Of
giving the colored man chance to
work at such employment in skilled
labor as his ability warrants. The
Armstrong association has done much
in this direction and has opened up
somewhat broader field for employ.
ment Of different kinds
Among the speakers at the confer
ence and their subjects were Mr.. A. F..
Manley, a contractor. who spoke on
the Industrial Situation In Philadel-
phia;" J. Bruce Byall, on the Present
Condition Of the Colored Man and the
outlook" "Private Educa ton" was dis.
cussed by ]. r. P. Brock. Housing
conditions and other timely topics were
also discussed, and an active campaign
was launched to get results along the
lines indicated.
The conference emphasized the fact
that there are 10000 colored people in
Philadelphia and that the efforts Of
many Of this number in the past to
get employment commensurate with
their ability and aspirations have not
met with as much success as condi
lions justify. 1t also called attention
to the large amount which the colored
people spend for clothing and food
with white people alone, to say moth
ing Of what they spend with their own
race In business and the professions.
A sentiment for more Just and friend
ly relations between the races was one
Of the very encouraging features Of
the conference.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-17
Organization Society Meets Nov. II.

Organization Society Meets Nov. IT.
Norfolk, Va.-Much public interest Is
being manifested in most all sections
Of the state In the second annual meet
ing Of the Negro Organization society
which will be held in this city for two
days, beginning on Wednesday. Nov.
II. The society acts as clearing
house for all the business, fraternal
and religious organizations In the state
and since its formation two years ago
has accomplished great good The So
ciety has the Endorsement Of Governor
Stuart, DR.. II. B. Frissell Of the Hamp-
ton institute. former President William
81. Taft. DR.. Booker T. Washington,
DR.. Buttrick Of the General Education
board in New York and many other
noted men. Major Robert r. Motion Of
the Hampton institute Is president Of
the society.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-17
Business Men Hold Large Exhibition

ooDUOsO WcU fIoio Sas6o S~'S's'S"
An exhibition under the auspices OF
the Philadelphia Business Mems league
was recently held for five nights at the
yarick institutional church. Philadel-
phia. Exhibits of variOns wares were
shown by thirty business men and wo-
men. The booths were prettiIy dec
Grated. and there was an attractive
literary program rendered each night
under the following heads: Citizens
Night a Night With Our Churches" :"
business League Night" Ladies'
Night and professional Night" The
exhibition has awakened the interest
Of the public in the various enterprises
operated by the colored people in Phila-
delphia as nothing else has for a long
time.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-17
Miss Iva Marshall 10 Highly Honored

Miss Iva Marshall. a pupil in Grade
A, girls high school, in Brooklyn, was
recently elected to membership In the
Arista. an organization composed Of
pupils Of the highest rank in scholar
ship. Miss Marshall is the first colored
girl ever elected to membership in the
Arista. not because there have not been
others eligible. but because no colored
girl in the past has received the re-
quired number Of votes Miss Marshall
has been an officer in some one Of her
classes ever since she entered the high
school.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-17
The Genius.

Mark Twain on one occasion said OF
genius:
"A genius. az an old lady in Hanni-
bal once explained to me. is q man
what knows mOre'n he can find out and
spills yittels on his clothes"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-17
Suspicion.

He-Are you happy, darling? She
Oh, am doubly happy! He-You
are, eh? Who's the other fellow?
Mexican houses.
In some Mexican cities It Ii no long.
or allowed to build bamboo houses
with dirt floors and matched roofs.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-17

wanted-Aeents 20 solicit adver-
tis'nx and news. SALARY or commits
sion. Good profits Write the Twin
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Read The Star, It's News.
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CENSUS FIGURES
SHOW.OUR THRIFT
Big Increase N CoIored Pop.
uIatlon Since 1900.
DECREASE IN DEATH RATE.

Wealth Of information Contained In
Forthcoming Bulletin Prepared by Di-
rector Harris Of the Department Of
commsros-SehooI Attendance and
Value Of Farms Given In Detail.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-12-07

course was the one to which uncom-
planning Alice was assigned. Esther
had placed her legacy in her broth
er's neglected den. The Winsted
girls openly boosted that theirs had
found storage in an unoccupied serv-
ants room. Then there came along
one Worth Davenal, and the COM
plexion of the four ysSlng girlish lives
was vitality affected by the occur
renee.
He was bright, manly young fell
low. What pleased the Winsted girls
was that he was reputed rich. He
was the favored nephew of a prosper
GUS city stockbroker. Esther set her
cap for him at once. This cause
bitter break in her relation with Mary
and Nettie, and the harmony of the
little coterie of cousins was broken
in upon.
Esther was pretty, but bold as well.
She simply started out to appropriate
the distinguished visitor to the town
all to herself. Young DavenaI was
however, no more attentive to her
than to the others. Alice greatly ad-
mired the manly, free-hearted fellow,
and from the first he seemed to en-
joy her company. Twice, however,
once because of necessary attention
to some pupils, and again when Mrs.
Dalton fell i'll and wished some one
to. keep her company, Alice disap-
pointed Mr.. Davenal in engagements
and this seemed to nettle him. It
was possible that Esther created
some false impression in his mind as
to the true facts of the case. AT all
events, he became quite a regular es-
cort to Esther, and the Winsteds gave
up the contest.
Not SO Alice. She felt that she had
stood aside too often to please Es-
Their and the others. She had time
and again sacrificed her pleasure for
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-12-07

alone on a rustic garden bench with
Mr.. Davenal.
She felt it her duty to tell him the
truth regarding the reasons why she
had broken her engagements with
him. She was surprised to see the
deep shadows that crossed his face
as she spoke.
81 was informed wrongly" he said,
his voice unsteady with some deep
emotion suddenly revealed. IL was
piqued at your indifference. land
now it is too late!'
They were interrupted at that mo-
ment. "Too late"-for what? The
words rang in Aice's ears for hours.
Could it be possible tina the had cared
for her, that he had been cajoled into
engaging himself to Esther, that now
his eyes were opened to the truth?
Before Alice could fathom the
depths of the complication there
came strange and disturbing news.
The rich relative of Worth Davenal
had plunged too deeply in his stock
exchange speculations, had lost his
entire fortune and both he and his
prospective heirs were beggars.
The came the climax. Esther
turned against Worth in disdain. One
day he met Alice. He found her the
loyal friend she had proved to be.
She advised him, she encouraged him
when he sought work like the man
he was. Then true love shone forth.
They became engaged. At the end of
the year, in a modest but happy home
they set up housekeeping amid the
sneers of Alice's three cousins con- :
corning those paupers."
One day there came to the humble
cottage the executor of Uncle Rob-
ert's estate.
Mrs. Davenal," he said, pleas
antly, with a glance at the portrait
of her dead relative occupying a
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-08
would have furnished capital to start


up again, and NOW"
Mr.. Boyden choked up at a MEM
DRY of the fearful blunder Bliss had
committed in being honest and prov
ing the true man.
81 did just what was right" re-
piled Bliss very quietly, but with i'm
placable conviction when / sold
my best friend, Ross Evans, SIS, 900
worth of material to build the dam at
Moreton, l knew it was risk.
could not consent to charge the COM
pany for line of credit that might
not be met. guaranteed the bill.
The dam was a failure. The money
is gone. paid it. That ends it
paid dollar for dollar, and it's a clean
slate and clean heart, and Pm glad
l could do it!'
"Humbug~ snorted old Boyden.
Sentiment spoke up a new
voice, and Warren Bliss stood fairly
electrified as the woman to whom he
was engaged appeared at the door Of
the room. The mask was down now.
It was the cruel contempt in that
dark siren face that told Bliss that he
had escaped precipice.
you will understand, ! think" she
said frigidly, extending their engage
ment ring. "Since you think more Of
others in diVesting yourself of your
means than of me, you show your
shallow regard"
"Cleora! Cleoraw cried Bliss
poignantly, hurt to the soul, but she
turned from him. There was no SYM
pathy in the malignant face of John
Boyden. The young man sighed.
Then with bow he silently left the
house.
1t seemed as if amid that terrible
blow to his pride, his hopes, his 10y
atty he was crushed, blinded, stunned.
He was sick at heart He could not
yet face the world. Bliss turned at
the doorway and struck out, not for
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-08
A CLEAN SLATE

BY Selma Elizabeth Higgins
"a clean slate, Mr.. Boyden," pro-
claimed Warren Bliss with great
sigh of satisfaction and relief. 81 be-
gin life all over again"
"You are foolH' growled Samuel
Boyden.
II hope Cleora does not share in
the same sentiment" observed Bliss,
hopefully. <-.t.s.
she will when she knows the de-
tails", stormed Boyden. why, what
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-08

sense or reason was there in your
shouldering the Evans claims. That
$4,000 was charged as a debt due
the company, not you It's a shame,
an outrage! That was your individu-
al money, and it would have set you
and Cleora up at housekeeping, it
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-07-15
ART|CULOS De FAMA
UNA NECESIDAD.

De la manera mas cordial podemos
recomendar a nuestros lectores, ell asc
del Liquido de Borrar Tinta de Garter,
que sacara toda clase de mancha de
lnta del papel, MADEIRA tela
Els Ell Medico de la Casa y con su
uso Immediate salvara records de va.
Aor, trajes, trabajos de MADEIRA.
Quitara manchas frescas de tinta deI
papel, en- tai forma, que podra escri
Dir en- la misma parte sin que Sc borrs
transforme Ell papel en- color amari-
tlo.
En- las botellas hay una circular Ell
Espafioi dando una complete direction
para su uso. Siempre tenemos exis-
lencia de este producto que es de gran
yalor para casa ofcina.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-07-15
La moda de aver
y la de hoy
ESCOTES EN- INVIERNO Y CUE
ILOS ALTOS EN- VERANO.

Al contemplar los modelos de verano
recientemente creados, Sc me ocurre que
los que censuran la mujer y la Green
incapaz de soportar molestias Y contra
riedades no han comprendido los grades
de energla que necesita para seguir los
caprichos de la moda.
Gracias esa perseverance, EN- sufrlr
ha llegado obtener ell endurecmiento
fisico que carazteriza los atletas du-
rante e invierno no sentia frio paseando
entire la nieve con ell pecho y la gargan-
ia descubiertos, y ahora realiza ell mila-
gro de permanecer sonriente, con su
cuts de rosa, pesar de verse envuelta
en- amplia tapa.
Las modistas, en- el mes de Enero, te.
nian la obsesion de vestirnos 10 menos
possible, al aproXimarse ell verano Sc
apresuran 4 cubrirnos hasta las orejas.
La situeta femenida Sc compica cada
dia mas con volantes, sobrefaldas y cue,
Hos que ocultan deliberadamente la
nuca los rayos del sol, despues de ha
Der soportado la brisa helada del invier-
no.
Todos recordamos las paEoletas
guarniciones de tul que rodeaban ell es-
cote de los vestidos en- diciembre ESQ va
pertenece la historic La primera ha
inspirado la moda de los cuellos dobleS
de piqu6, que cubren la nuca Y tienen q
ambos lados dos puntas muy derechas,
como las que usaban los antiques aldea
nos el dia de su boda. Con estos cuellos
alternan otros competamente cerrados,
baio los cuales Sc pone una corbata de
terciopelo negro.
Para los trajes de vestir, el cuello
"paysanne" es de batista doble, emba
llenado. bien derechO y muy abrlgadito.
Viene ser un complemento del gran
cuello Murat de terciopelo negro, que
vemos en- todOs nuestroS vestldos abrl
gos No puedo negar que es bonlto
elegante; pero cuanto mejor nos hubie
ra parecido en- invierno, cuando Velamos
tantas gargantas desnudas, sin una piel
cartativa que las resguardase del hielo !
Despues de esto jhabra quien dude
del valor heroico del sexo debil ? La mu
.jer tiene energias de sobra y abnega
ci6n; pero es triste que las emplee para
secundar las eXtravagancias de los mo
distos, prestando sus admirables cuah-
dades al triunfo de causa tam. Mis-
lectores encontraran un adjective apro-
piado yo me imito a decir que yeremos
4 las elegantes lleyar su guardarropa de
yerano para cruzar la Spetizberg y lu-
ciran las pieles en- la Riviera" by
Stafford "
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-07-15

FL sexo bello americana Sc pronuncia
decididamente contra las modas lle ina
ponen en- la actualidad los modistos de
Paris
En- Chicago Sc ha inaugurado el Con
greso bienal del Club de mujeres. Es-
Ia vasta Association cuenta con un mi
Hon de adheridas.
Entire las cuestiones contenidas Ell ell
programa de esta reunion para ser ira
tadas en- la asambea fgura la reforma
de las modas femeninas.
Una moci6n energica ha sido aproba-
da por mas de 10000 votos, representa-
dos por 1900 delegadas Esta moci6n
condena las modas del d1a, por exagera-
das inmodestas y anhestetlcas
La asamblea invita- a la Federation de
muieres a nombrar en- cada Estado de la
Rep1blca una comisi0n femenina en-
cargada de entenderse con las modistas,
fin de que las modas sean simples, mas
atractivas mas modestas.
Defendi6 esta proposition mistress
Robert Burdette, de Pasana (Califor-
MAJ declare que la mujer americana
esta atacada de locura de indumentaria
Lee estadisticas, seg1n las cuales los ma
ridos de Nueva York Sc ven obligados 4
gastar la tercera parte de sus ganancias
en- los trajes de sus esposas.
Estas modas, importadas de Francia
-agrego la oradora-, son creacion de
las demi i-mondaines = parisinas, pues
las mujeres honradas no son capaces de
gastar 10 que ahora Sc gasta, 81 no fuese
por,, 10 que aauellas gastan,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-07-15
COIEGIO DE SAN ILDEFONSO
PARA SENORITAS
dirigido por l&s
HERMANAS DE LA CARLOAD

IN este planted Sc cursan las asigna-
Tas proplas de la primera ensenanza
dan lecclones de Ingles, Frances y
Nnsica CLASSES DE ADORNO: di-
'ajo, pintura, taq1igrafia, maqulnilla y
onfecci6n de flores --CLASES DE LA
CORES Costura, tapiceria, encaje
"rla'|os en- ORC, htograffa, sedas, etc
'denas de ms asignaturas mencio-
aadas Sc instrnye las alumnas, con
gran esmero, Ell ell gobierno interior de
ma casa y sc les ensena toda clase de-
"acios dom6sticos.
81 lrsos empiezan Ell 10. dc Sep
aembrv Sc admiten alumnas lnternas
sytarnas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-07-15

81 usted quiere vender una casa, IN
autom6vil, una joya, algo de valor 8 de
arte- ofrezcalos quien pueda COM
prarlo.
La genie que 10 tiene lee Ell BOLE
TIN MERCANTu4.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-07-15
LA ABEJA DOMESTICA.

Su cr1a y productos.
Obra de gran utilidad para la cria
de la Abeja y la industria de miel y
cera.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-02-13

wooden bridge the Willamette This bridge washed out
the winter of 8891890 but the bonds did not they still
with and drawing interest at the old rate They
refunded in 1904 and due in April of this year. Mayor
Sleeves insists they be paid and it hoped can find
way to do this.
There is also outstanding issue of $4,000 bonds issued
building the steel bridge which replaced the wooden one
washed away stated and which will be due in 1920 This
bridge is also about out and must be replaced and for
this purpose still bonds must be issued before long We
will then have two bridges out after the other and
neither paid for while the third will be wearing and
getting ready for another bridge and more bonds
We not Obecng the issuing of bonds needed pur
poses They are under SYSTEM necessity but do ug
ges that while issuing bonds occasionally vary the
by paying of the older issues for the interest
growing steadily and rapidly The cits interest debt now is
about $66OOO year. Mayor Sleeves is emnenty
insisting that begin pay off of this old Indebtedness
This economy and erencment and this should be the
rule until the debt paid off The of $66 900 year now
going out Of the city in the of interest would handy
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-02-13
NOT A CREDITABLE PROCEEDING.

wv EDNESDAY Governor West made public his ideas about
NM the Fish and Game Commissions and among these was
Wv the opinion that the expense too great should
be reduced The same day the Fish and Game Commits
sion met in secret session. and in order comply with the gov
eors ideas made two extra offices increased the running
expenses $1,000 year.
The board also showed its understanding of the situation by
making of its members the state Game Warden and the
clerk of the commission the Master Fish Warden This shows
talent was abundant among The commission members.
Mr. Finley retained and will have charge of the educa
ona and biological department. and Mr. Canton will be super
inenden of hatcheries The commissioners will draw
salary OF S2lOO each while the salaries of Finley and Canton
were reduced $500 each leaving them with only $400 year.
But they stood for it, and did not resign This heps paw
the salaries of the warden but increases the salary account
$4,000 year.
In 1911 the expense of the game commission was about $
600 and this grew in 1912 to $23OOO and this year it was
$4,000 for the first II months and not including the month of
December
Despite Governor Vests suggestions it is probable it will con-
tinue to grow
There several for this belief One of these is that
neither clean decent thing do for while the appoint
ments may be the best they always have the appearance of
crookedness to the public matter how good they may be- For
another reason the commission held chamber meeting in
discussing and making these appointments sitting behind closed
DOORS when their meeting should have been open and above
board and the public admitted
when committee commission is afraid to let it's nroceed
lngs be known to the people who employ them it always
awakens suspicion that there something crooked going on and
this suspicion is generally found we'll grounded
1t is claimed however, that the expenses will be reduced in
se OF he TACT That there are now permanent official bosses
whose salaries amount to $4,000 yearly