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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-12-16
MINNEAPOLIS
THE DolNGs IN AND ABOUT THE
GREAT "FLoUR CITY,"
Matters Social, Religious and General
Which Have Happened ana are 10
Happen Among the People of the
City.
}. N. SELLERS, MANAGER
1912 Tenth Avenue So.
Tel. N. W. South 1872.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1915
MINNEAPOLIS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1916

Mr.. ]. Hazel Donaldson, the poet,
has moved to 1899 Sherburne avenue,
st. Paul.
Remember the Christmas tree for
the children by. Ames Lodge of Elks.
1t will be bigger and better than ever.
If any one wishes to enjoy real,
good, home cooked meal at moderate
price, his wish will come true if he
will call at De Leo's Eat Shop, 4O3
Fifth avenue South. They have just
installed an electric piano and diges-
ton is aided by the sweet music fur
nished. The, service is right up-to-
date.
The Minneapolis Branch of the N. A.
A. G. P. held meeting at St. Peter
A. M. E. church on last Sunday and
reorganized. The officers elected
were: B. S. Smith, president; w. c..
Jeffrey, vice president; Miss Eva B.
Walker, secretary; R. A. Skinner,
treasurer. There were IS paid mem
bers enrolled. The executive commit
tee will be elected at the next meet
ing.
Mrs. A. White, 1882 Fifth avenue
south, celebrated her birthday by CIV
ing Birthday Silver Tea for the
benefit of St. Thomas Mission build
ing fund, which was quite a success
socially and financially. There were
several piano selections and also a
Church query" that proved to be quite
interesting and instructive. 1t aroused
the interest of many to better fit
themselves with the knowledge per-
tanning to the things they ought to
know about their church. The fact
was pointed out why we made blum
ders, lack of information, etc. The
silver tea brought to the minds of
many how to raise money for the
church without lowering it's dignity
by public dances which have been
stopped by the higher head of the
church. After the program a delicious
luncheon consisting of creamed
chicken in patties, sandwiches, olives,
coffee, tea and candies. This enter
tainment was such a success that it
was voted to continue them and the
next will be an Epiphany Party on
Jan. 9Th at the residence of Mrs
Frank Terry, 1872 First avenue south.
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SAINT PAUL

PUBLIC sTENoGRAPHER-MRs.
n. !. WILLIAMS, OFFICE OF ATTY.
w. r. FRANCIS, SUITE 32e AMERl.
CAN NATIONAL BUILDING, FIFTH
AND CEDAR. ALL WORK CONF.
DENTAL. $3.50.
Christmas trees are one of the neces-
sary things that have not advanced in
price and C. J. Gender has his usual
supply on Fourth street between Cedar
and Minnesota at the same prices that
prevailed last year.
VOCAL AND PIANO LESSONS
GIVEN BY MRS. ADDlE cRAW.
FORD-MlNOR, At HER RESIDENCE,
326 HARRINGTON AVE. HOURS
ARRANGED TO SUIT PUPILS
TERMS VERY REASONABLE. TEL.
DALE 1897.
The place to have your shoe repair.
ing done in the best possible way and
F., at the lowest price, is at JARVIS, 104.
106 East Fifth street. He also has a
complete stock Of mems, women's and
boys shoes OF tho best grades for the
money to be found In the city.
Mrs. Margaret Jackson, 6O3 st. An.
, thony avenue, was hostess to the
Adelphia club on Tuesday afternoon.
Program was furnished by word pic.
ture by hostess of the country of Bel.
GUM. Mrs. Billy Allen of Portland,
Oregon, was guest of honor
Before making, your purchases for
Christmas look over the pages of THE
APPEAL and see if you can't get just
what you want from some of our ad.
vertisers. They want your trade,
that's why they advertised in THE
APPEAL. A hint to the wise is sufi-
cient.
In mentioning the house warming
given in honor of Rev. and Mrs. b.
N Murrell a short time ago, the
correspondent inadvertently omitted
the name of Mrs. Jerry Lee, 994 lyle
hart avenue, who appeared on the pro-
gram in a very pleasing original poem
entitled "The Home"
"UTLEYs PLACE." 311 Wabasha
between Third and Fourth streets, has
been reopened after undergoing thor
ough overhauling, renovating, redecor-
ating, etc. Old and new patrons are
invited. Barber Shop, Pool Hall,
Lunch Counter. Shoe Shining, News
papers and Magazines.
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MURRAY'S ORCHESTRA
Otis Murray, Director
MUSIC FURNISHED FOR ALL
OCCASIONS.
Tel. Dale $685. Tel. Main 1884
ST. PAUL MINNEAPOLIS
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FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY.

The Fiftieth. Anniversary of Pioneer
Lodge No. l, F. and A. M, will be
celebrated at Union Hall on Sunday,
Dec. "a, at 2:3O p. m. The services
will be religious. DR.. ]. M. Hender-
son will deliver the sermon, and there
will also be a fine program Public
cordially invited.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Mrs. Natalie Johnson, the dress
maker, wishes to announce to the lad
les that she will give a six weeks
course in dressmaking beginning the
first week in January, 1917. Persons
desiring to take the course should see
her at once as only a limited number
can be accommodated. Tel. Summit
lit or call at 373 Jay street. (12-9-16)
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LOOK OUT FOR THE NEW YEAR
rAHIY TO BE GIVEN BY MARS
LODGE NO. 2202, G. U. o. OF o. r..
~ UNION HALL MONDAY EVE
MING, JANUARY ,4ss1s47. MARS
LODGE HAS THE, REPUTATION OF
SIZING som THING WORTH
WHILE EVERY TIME. LET EVERY
ONE. COME FULL OF "PEP" AND
LET'S MAKE 1T A HOT ONE. Ar
RANGE TO DO YOUR. NEW YEARS
CALLING AND WIND UP At UNION
HALL. LOOK FOR NEXT wEEk,s
ANNOUNCEMENT.
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MRS. ROBERT A. VAN HOOK
FASHIONABLE DRESSMAklNG
AND LADIES' TAILORING
PARTY GOWNS A SPECIALITY -
1905 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI.
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Popularity Of Red Cross Seals In
creaSeS

Popularity Of Red Cross Seals In
creases.
Minnesota citizens show a greater
interest in the war against tubercu-
losls each year. RED CROSS SEALS
are sold each holiday season to raise
local and state funds for the fight
against tuberculosis. Each year there
is gain of so per cent over the nun.
Der sold in previous years, as the fol.
lowing figures announced by the Min.
nesota Public Health Association
shows: '' .
RED CROSS SEALS
Sold in 1918. i 600. 600
Sold in 1914. 2, 900 .000
Sold in 1915. g 900 900
Sold in 1916 should reach =
the six million mark.
The SIX million mark will be passed
IT every community of this prosperous
state does it's share. Many towns of
the state have adopted the slogan, 10
seals per capita. The National Asso.
citation has raised the requirement for
the honor rolf from to 5 seals per
capita.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19
POLICE TO "CLEAN UP"

Mayor Nye has made several
changes among the officials of the
police department and has ordered a
"clean up. We commend his action.
These officials need no special in
formation as to Negro resorts. We
hold no brief for the clubs, but will
saw that they exist under the same
federation granted the leading white
clubs. None have licenses, but enjoy
special privileges. We do say, that
the buffet flats are the real dens OF
crime. There are private joints,
where criminals hang out. They are
never seen in clubs or public places,
and since these places have become
so numerous, the police are at a great
disadvantage. Tho they are entirely
responsible for these conditions;
they can do much to rid the city OF
these nuisances. Since the clubs
were closed at night, "a good regula-
ton strictly enforced) there are pri-
vate places we'll known, where gamb-
ling and adultery are the special
features. Many Negro women are
sufferers because their husbands fire.
quent these joints for immoral rela-
.tions with women, especially with
white women. We commend honor
able relations between the races, but
condemn these "white bait" hiding
places "for Negro men only" 1t is
the duty of the police to clean up
and any action along this line will be
a blessing to Negro mothers and
wives, as we'll as to their race and
the community of which they are an
integral part.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19
ROOSEVELT LEADS, WE FOL-
LOW,

The Twin City Star, which has been
considered as the leading Negro
newspaper of the Progressive Party,
and an enthusiastic supporter of
Col. Theodore Roosevelt and his
policies, continues to follow his lead.
We heartily accept the advice of
Americas greatest citizen, and will
support the regular presidential NOM
inee of the Republican National Con-
vention, Hon. Chas. Z. Hughes, and
do what we can for the success of the
Republican ticket. We are not in
accord with the entire platform of the
party. The suffrage question, as a
States Rights measure, will not give
the Negro women of the South a
right to vote. We are against any
program giving a State a right to
override the Constitution. We had
hoped to see some plank in its plat
form recommending legislation to
make 'Lynching Federal Crime" 4"
We cannot get our constitutional
rights under State Sovereignty, and
must rely on Federal legislation and
enforcement for our protection. The
Republican party has done more for
us than any other party and we must
overcome it's evils with its good; still
contending for right and protesting
against wrong-believing in Divine
Providence and thankful that Col.
Roosevelt has accomplished his ulti-
mate purpose, which was also his
prophecy-that he would drive out of
the Republican party, those who cor
rupted the principles of the party.
We regret the loss of a friend, of
cur race on the Supreme Bench, by
the resignation of Justice Hughes
which gave Pres. Wilson an oppor-
tunity to appoint a Democrat-and
fate may decree that by his appoint
ment we may have a Justice White
or Justice Harlan. Though Demo-
Gratis they were honest interpreters
of the law and spirit of the Consti-
tuition. It is up to the Negro to be
loyal to himself and the door of hope
will soon open to him. We have
awaited orders and willingly obey the
requests of Col. Roosevelt, who led
US into the Progressive Party in 1912,
and we return to the Republican
ranks under the same leadership and
convictions. Let the slogan be
"Hughes and Fairbanks must win"
and now that the Progressives have
accomplished their purpose, we ex-
pect large following, and a return
to the Grand Old Party, for its Sue
cess in November next.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19
SHOULD BIG 60 NEGROES BE
EXPOSED?

Many of Our race are of the opin-
ion that Our "Big" Negroes should
not be exposed. Real "big" Negroes
are real men; who cannot be dis
honorably exposed. These supposed
big(?) Negroes are the curse of their
race. We have not sought to give
publicity to many unpleasant happen
ings within the homes-and cannot
lose time in investigation, but it is the
duty of the press to reveal the truth
in every instance, for the information
and protection of the public at large
Many big(?) Negroes are social evils
preying upon their women and chill
dren under cover of personal PROM
inence and race representation. 1t is
often said that eve can't afford to
show ourselves up, let the white folks
do that" Such expressions by the
ignorant members of our race and
fear on the part of newspaper pub
fishers has led the big(O Negro to
believe himself above suspicion and
immune from public exposure. The
Star does not delight in the sensa-
tiona1 or use "scare heads" to bring
to notice any unpleasant news matter,
We often regret any notice given
persons of the lower element. They
deserve a helping hand to higher
life, rather than drastic censure; but
we have neither sympathy nor sor-
row for publicity given the person
highest-up-whether man or woman.
who is believed to be an honor but
when exposed, is proven to be men,
ace to their race. They are the bea-
con lights for our rising generation,
and when they fail to maintain that
high standard expected of them, they
should be relegated to class where
they belong. We are considered
radical, but when we reflect on the
many chances to expose men and
women in the highest walks of life,
we feel that we have been ultra-con-
servative We have had wrong opin-
ions of the policies and practices of
men in public life, and have always
made amends-but we will never hes
itate to publish any article-simply be-
cause the big(?) Negro is concerned.
Our purpose for such publicity is
more to point moral, than to adorn
a tale.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19
A REAL NEWSPAPER.

A newspaper isn't simply a bare
chronicler of events. 1t is personal
ity. 1t comes into your house almost
as a member of your family.
What sort of person do you like
to have visit you?
He ought to be honest, courageous,
no hypocrite, and gentleman, with
a real interest in you, ready to lend
a hand if you need help. Cheerful
ness and good humor are excellent
qualities, and a wide range of inter-
ests.
What do you find in the Twin City
Star?
1t has opinions, of course, and it
speaks them out freely. They are its
own and they are not influenced by
outside interests. The square deal is
its platform.
In handling news it observes the
decencies and amenities of life. It
never wantonly brings shame or sor-
row to any home. It's advertisements
are clean.
If the TWIN CITY STAR does not
bring you something of interest in
any particular issue, it has failed by
so much that week. 1t takes off its
hat and apologies for having bored
you as a visitor.
But it trusts this doesn't often hap
pen. Not often, does it?
Now: Subscribe for it, and pay for
it.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A VOTE

The vote of Hon. Phil. H. Brown,
elected Col. A. T. Hert as chairman
of the Republican State Committee OF
Kentucky. Brown is Negro and is
secretary of this Committee. The
vote was a tie and he voted for Col.
A. T. Hert, who has been placed
over strong opposition, in charge of
the Republican Headquarters at Chi
cago. Should Mr.. Hughes be elected,
Col. Hert may accept position in
his Cabinet. Mr.. Brown is a national
character in Republican politics, also
editor of the Hopkinsville, KY. News.
He is loyal, intelligent and courage
Gus. In reply to much criticism he
said, 81 wear no mans ring in my
nose" The recognition given Col.
Hert, by the National Campaign Com
mittee, shows that this deciding vote
met with their approval. 1t is les
son to our white leaders, that it pays
to respect the Negro as political
factor, and it is encouraging to know
that there are many Negroes, who
will, when called upon, cast their
ballot for the best interests of their
party and their race.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

Congressman Thos. D. Schall spent
a week in Minneapolis, and received
MANY of his old friends and consti-
tuents. He found the people of his
district generally satisfied with his
record in Congress. He has been en-
dorsed by the National Republican
Campaign Committee for reelection,
and has been selected to make the
opening speeches in the state OF
Maine, during Hughes campaign. He
will return in September to make a
tour of his district.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19
SUPPORT RACE CONGRESS.
Coming Meeting of Equal Rights
LEAGUE to Be Important Event,


league for congress Of colored Amer
lean citizens. to be held at an early
date In the fall, is move in the right
direction. True. there have been dis
tressing periods Of racial existence, up
risings in national and state affairs
which have threatened our citizenship,
and In many states the rights Of the
colored citizens in almost every line of
activity have been denied or curtailed.
but there never was tipe more i'm
portant in which the race should act as
a unit than the present.
Segregation. Iynchings and other
forms Of injustice against the colored
people are unchecked. No attempt, so
1t seems, is made by the national ad-
ministration either to ascertain the
leaders Of mobs or to bring such mur-
derers, If known, to trial. The race
must take its cause into its own hands
not as frebrands, disturbers of the
peace or as bomb throwers, but as
peaceable citizens demand in the name
OF the strong arm Of the federal law
the protection which It guarantees to
citizens of the United States.
The proposed race congress should
be a grand success. It will be open to
all persons Of thought and action who
believe in fair play. 1t is not hedged
In by any political fences. The sug-
gestion has been made by prominent
business and professional men and
women and concurred in by the league
that citizens equal rights committees
be formed in every community and
that these committees elect and send
delegates to the race congress.
All churches, secret, benevolent and
civic organizations are also earnestly
requested to send representatives to
the proposed meeting, time and place
Of which will be published in the daily
and weekly papers. The Waco (Tex.)
lynching is still fresh in the public
mind, and so are segregation jimcrow
car horrors about which no legal steps
by those elected by the people to pro.
tect their lives and property have been
taken.
The late Stewart L. WoOdford, one
time minister to Spain, said in an ad-
dress some years ago before the Brook.
lyn Literary union, 1--WE never freed
the slaves until we had to, and we will
never accord to the former slave nor
his offspring all the rights guaranteed
to them as freemen until we have to-"
Truer words were never spoken by
human tongue than those attributed to
General Woodford. Although the color.
ed race Is young according to its years
Of freedom, It Is Of age In size, expert
ences and human proclivities, and it is
asserting its manhood i'm many ways
and Will strike a blow ut unfairness
to its members as citizens at the COM
ing congress that will make the "wel,
kin" ring with no uncertain sound.
Education and wealth are good and
essential elements In the lives of indi-
viduals and races: but. when there Is
no enforcement Of law to protect one
from the ravages Of mobs, cheats and
evil minded men, then we say. some
what in the words of Patrick Henry:
FORBID It, Almighty God! I know not
what course others may take; but, as
for me, give me liberty or give me
death"
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19
THE COMPELLING PERORA-
TlON TO Mr.. HUGHES
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH.

We 1.-Two In q fatefuI hour. In
Q true sense, the contest for the
preservation of the Nation 10
never ended. We must still be
imbusd with the spirit Of heroic
sacrifice which gave us our
country and brought us safely
through the days Of civil war.
We renew our pledge to the an
Client ideals Of individual liberty,
Of opportunity denied to mono
because Of race or creed, Of un-
swervins loyalty. We have q
vIsion Of America prepared and
secure, strong and just; equal
to her tasks; an sxempIar Of the
capacity and efficiency Of free
people. indorse the platform
adopted by the Convention and
accept its nomination.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19
SEND US THE NEWS.

If you want notices inserted, spend
a cent or two and send your copy
clearly and intelligently written.
SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19
MAINTENANCE OF
AMERICAN RIGHTS.

Had this government by the
use of both informal and formal
diplomatic opportunities left no
doubt that when we said "strict
accountability" we meant pre-
eiseIy what we said and that we
should unhesitatingIy vindicate
that position am confident
that there would have been no
destruction Of American lives by
tho sinking Of the Lusitania.
There we had ample notioe-in
fact, published notice. Further
more, we knew the situation, and
we did not require specific no
tics. Instead Of whiting away
our formal statements by equiv
oeal conversations, we needed
the straight, direct and decisive
representations which every dip
Iomat and foreign office would
understand. believe that in
this way we should have been
spared the repeated assaults on
American lives. Moreover, a firm
American policy would have been
strongly supported by our people
and the opportunities for the de-
velopment of bitter feeling would
have been vastly redueed-From
Mr.. Hughes Speech Of Accept
ance.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19
Business PROGRESS at Wayero.s, Ga.

As a result of the activities Of the
Local Negro Business league at Way
cross. Ca, the colored business men
have organized the Laborers' Penny
Savings and Loan company. The
stockholders are paying their sub
scriptions promptly, and the company
expects to engage In a regular bank
ing business by the first of the year.
Carlton w. Gains is the president and
r. W. Williams the secretary.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

st. James A. M. E. Church will hold
their meetings at 23rd St. and Bloom
ington Ave-, till further notice.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

We are too great q country to 70.
quire Of our citizens who are engaged
in peaceful voeations the sort Of mill
tary service to which they are now
called.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

Four car loads of Negro harvest
hands left for points in Montana
over the 500 Ry. on July 9th.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

The administration was to seize and
punish Villa for his outrage on our soil.
Il has not punished any one; we went
In only to retire.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

Owing to the increased cost of pub
lication, we will NOT accept any
ads, unless paid in advance. Agents
will please act accordinrIv
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

We cherish no Illusions. We know
that the recurrence Of war 10 not to be
prevented by pious wishes.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

We denounee all plots and conspira-
cies in tho interest Of any foreign ma
ton.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

During this critical period the only
danger Of war has lain In the weak
course of the administration.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

The nation has no policy Of assrss-
sion toward Mexico. We have no de-
sire for any part Of her territory.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

! stand for adequate federal work
mems compensation laws.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

Adequate preparedness 10 not mill
tarism.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

We propose that in the competitive
struggle that 10 about to come the
American workinsman shall not suffer.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19
ADEQUATE FEDERAL WORK.
MEMS COMPENSATION
LAWS.

stand for adequate federal
workmen's compensation laws,
dealing not only with the en-
ployees Of government, but with
those employees who are engag-
ed in interstate commerce, and
are subject to the hazard Of in
jury, so that those activities
which are within the sphere Of
the constitutional authority Of
congress may be dealt with un-
der a suitable law.-From Mr..
Hughes Speech Of Acceptance.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

favor tho vote for women.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

Destroying the government Of Huerta,
we left Mexico to the ravagss of revo-
luton.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

America First and America Efficient.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

This representative gathering 10 q
happy ausury. It means the strength
of reunion. II means that the party Of
Lincoln is restored, alert, effective.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

ADVERTISE HERE y IT PAYS.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

We must take Vera Cruz to get Huer-
ia out of office and trust to other ma
tions to get our own citizens out of
peril. What travesty Of international
policy!
The Twin City star., 1916-08-19

The dealings of the administration
with Mexico constitute a confused
chapter of blunders. It is a record
which cannot be examined without a
profound sense Of humiliation.