The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-09

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which the alumni is doing the school
has become widely known throughout
the state and the nation.
The funds provided by the state for
the use Of the institution are economi-
cally and wisely expended. The presi-
dent Of the school, DR.. James B. Dud-
ley, is man of great executive ability.
and his influence In the south argues
for much In favor Of the amicable re-
lations existing between the two races
In this section. He has been at the
head Of this school for the past eighteen
years. DR.. Dudley Is devoting much
time and energy at the present time
to the movement in this state having
for its object better accommodations
for the colored people on the railroads.
He takes a manly stand against any
thing which tends to degrade or In
any way retard the progress Of the
race.
Some time ago. when the attempt to
segregate the colored farmers was
made. DR.. Dudley was foremost In de-
Tending their rights against this jim
crow policy. He does not seek to stir
up strife, but bases his efforts on the
law as 1t relates to each citizens rights
to pursue his chosen calling without
being molested, so long as such rights
do not infringe upon the privileges Of
others. He has a host Of friends
among the masses Of both races and is
a true exponent Of the gospel OF fair
play for every man, regardless Of race.
creed or color. He believes in law and
order; hence his wise counsel has been
Of great service to the colored people
In this city and state.
Wherever there is an attempt In
any part of North Carolina to supplant
members Of his race by the employ
ment Of foreign labor DR.. Dudley Is at
the front pleading the cause OF the
colored laborer against injustice and
race discrimination. Industrial educa'
tion Is impartial in the bestowal OF
its blessings. 1t offers its gifts to the
people Of every race or cline without
! restriction, and to the colored people
Of the south its offerings have q Pc
culiar significance. says DR.. Dudley.
The older men Of the race who were
leading merchant and workmen among
them wrought we'll In their day. They
were masters Of the art OF getting
good results.
With the disappearance of the old
guard the field for the Negro me-
chanic has been greatly reduced. They
are being displaced In many sections
by foreigners. This Is a serious loss
to our people, yet there Is encourage
ment In the fact that we have It with
In our power to arrest this serious loss
by thorough preparation which will
enable our people to compete with any
class of workmen that may come
among US. Efficiency is the watchword
Of the age. The prepared man gets
the Job, and the man who can oil the
requirements In promptness. exactness
honesty and reliability will not only
get the Job. but will hold II.
The progress Of the race thus far II
due almost entirely to the fact that We
early grasped the spirit Of education
and Industrial pursuit. and II we con
tinue to cultivate this spirit our future
progress will be far greater. Hard train
ing for special lines Of work. better
knowledge OF values and the courage
Of honest convictions will do much II
sustain us in the great struggle Of tn
survival Of the httest.