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The Twin City star., 1916-09-30
ROOSEVELT LEADS, WE FOL-
LOW,

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. E. Hughes, and
do what we car, 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 q
right to vote. We are against any
program giving a State right to
override the Constitution. We had
hoped to see some plank in its plat
form recommending legislation to
make 'Lynching a Federal Crime"
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 its 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
rrpted 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 a large following, and return
to the Grand Old Party, for its Sue
cess in November next.
The Twin City star., 1916-09-30
AT THE CLOSED GATE Or
JUSTICE.

To be a Negro in a day like this
Demands forgiveness. Bruised with
blow on blow, -
Betrayed. like him whose woe-dim-
med eyes gave bliss,
Still must one succor those who
brought one low.
TO be Negro in . day like this.
70 be Negro in a day like this
Demands strange loyalty. We serve
flag
Which is to US white freedoms en-
phasis.
All! one must love when truth and
justice lag,
To be Negro in a day like This.
To be a Negro in a day like this
Demands rare patience-patience
that can wait
N utter darkness. IT'S the path to
miss,
And knock, unheeded, at an iron
gate.
TO be a Negro in a day like this.
TO be Negro in a day like this
Alasi Lord God, what evil have we
done?
Still shines the gate, all gold and arr.
thyst,
But pass by, the glorious goal un-
kissed,
Merely a Negro"-in day like this
won,
James D. Corrothers
in The Century.
The Twin City star., 1916-09-30
A CONTEST OF CHARACTER,
NOT OF WEASEL WORDS
Cardinal Question In This Campaign 10
Whether the People Want In the
White House Phrase Maker
Or . Man Who Backs
Words With Deeds.

woodrow Wilson excels In the ar
tistry Of politics beyond the capacity
Of Charles Evans Hughes to compete.
Were the current campaign game of
professional politics instead Of a con
test Of character between two candi
dates for the highest Office In the gift
Of the people Mr.. Wilson would walk
away with the prize next November.
All his life he has made a study Of
form-flrst Of literary form-and lat.
terly Of political form. In the first
period he mastered style peculiarly
his own and peculiarly characteristic.
The study Of words anc their multi
plicity Of meaning always fascinates
him, so much that Princeton class
mate recently said of him. Tommy
has lived with words so long he thinks
they are real things" Thence comes
his collection of what Theodore Roose-
velt's Maine guide calls weasel
words" That is-"he can take word
and weasel 1t around and suck the
meaning out Of it like weasel sucks
an egg. until 1t don't mean anything at
ALL no matter what it sounds like 1t
means" Thence came also the series
Of catch phrases. so fascinating in
sound, so false in suggestion; so easy
to read, so hard to understand. So It Is
that he is able to be on all sides of
every public question while covering
his circuitous course with flow Of
woris that roll as easily from his pen
as brook through the meadow. 1t is
his artfulness in the use Of words that
enables him to pose as ian amateur In
politics" while playing the game with
the skill Of a professional Whatever
his ineptitude IL other respects. he Is
easily first among presidents in the
artistry Of politics. and he would win
next November were that the test
Compare the Witness of Mr. Wilson
with the straightforwardness Of Dir
Hughes. Compare the smooth style of
the one with the rugged diction of the
other. The one is rs complex in the use
Of words as the other Is simple. 1t is
4 case Of sonorousness versus strength.
Mr.. Hughes is depending upon the
strategy Of straighforwardness and
the strength Of sincerity; upon the
force OF facts instead Of upon the fic-
ton Of d phrase. to win his case be
fore the Jury Of the nation. His appeal
Is to the head and not the ear OF the
people: to their intelligence and not to
their emotion: to their heroic side and
not to their hysterical side, 1t Ii an
appeal to the courage Of the country
and not to its cowardice. Mr.. Hughes
coulo not II he would perform In
year the political tricks that Mr.. Will
son can do in a day. The question to
day ts whether the people want in the
White House for the next four years
phrase maker or a history maker. a
man Of many sayings or man who
backs bis words with deeds. There is
a fundamental difference between the
two candidates which marks the line
Of cleavage in this extraordinary cam
paigp p-"HuPhes means what he says"
The Twin City star., 1916-09-30
CELEBRATED NEGRO CON-
POSER.
Local Paner's Comment.

In speaking of the program OF the
"Thursday Musical" the musical CEN
ter. whose membership includes many
of the wealthy families; The Mime
apolis Sunday Tribune pays high
compliment to a celebrated Negro
soloist and composer, as follows:
Henry T. Burleigh, who is to give
a lecture recital under the auspices
of the club on October l9, has been
appearing in the large cities Of the
country hand has been making most
favorable impressions. An idea OF
the beauty of his voice may be OBJ
tanned from the knowledge that when
he was young man he competed
with 60 applicants for the position OF
baritone soloist at st. Georges church
in New York and not only won the
position, but has held it for u years.
He has also been soloist at Temple
Emanuel for II years. During a
tour of Europe as concert baritone
he received a good deal of praise for
hsi gifts as singer.
In regard to his gifts as COM
poser, Walter Kramer has said oi
him: "This man is a composer by
divine rights, and what is more, he is
a thinker, a man who writes music
Is@
name on the program of some singer,
but because he feels deeply, profound
ly, in the language of tone. have
the firm conviction that H. T. Bur-
leigh is contributing to American art
song examples of creative music that
deserve worldwide attention and re-
spect."
Minneapolis Sunday Tribune.
The Twin City star., 1916-09-30
TRAINING LEADERS.
How Dr.. James E. Shepard
Helps the Masses.

AS the work Of the National
Training school Of Durham. N.
c.. increases In efficiency the
more DR.. James f. Shepard.
president of the Institution.
seems to feel the responsibility
Of making the school more ef-
fective agency for uplifting the
masses Of our people. In order
to reach the masses in the most
direct and helpful way DR.. Shep-
ard believes In thoroughly COM
petent leaders In the various
lines Of business and the pro-
fessions.
DR.. Shepard has issued the
following invitation, which is
not only timely. but Of far.
reaching significance:
The National Training school
extends a cordial greeting to the
ministers Of all denomination to
be the guests Of the school for
one week. beginning Feb. 10.
1917, and closing Feb. 18, 1917.
for the purpose Of discussing the
following kindred questions:
What is the moral condition
Of the people Of your commu-
nifty? Is crime on the increase?
II not, what is the cause Of its
reduction?
what ID the attitude of your
community, as far as you know.
as to lynching? Have you ever
attempted interracial co-opera.
tion along civic, moral and re-
ngious lines? Do the ministers
Of both races ever meet for con-
ference?
"What is the sanitary condi-
tion? What effort, II any. has
been made to improve the sani-
tary condition?
rs the death rate increasing?
ITO what extent do you Co
operate with civic improvement
leagues?
Has settlement work been
conducted to any extent in your
community and with what re-
sults7
"What has been the effect Of
temperance organizations, and
have you co-operated with them?
ITO what extent has the work
Of the Y. NJ. G. A. and the Y. w.
G. A. been effective In your
community? Do you approve
them?
"What is the general attitude
Of the day school teacher to-
ward the church and Sunday
school?
what Is the religious condi-
ton Of our people2 Revivals.
how conducted?
The conference will be far
reaching in its power for good.
We earnestly desire your pres
ance.
For any additional informa.
ton address President James e.
Shepard. Durham. N. c."
The Twin City star., 1916-09-30
THE PARTY LABEL.

1t is hardly necessary to state that
the Negro vote will go to Mr.
Hughes, because Negroes have been
consistent Republicans. They cannot
support Mr.. Wilson, because of his
segregation of Negro employees
and his catering to Southern senti-
ment, which is anti-Negro. But
there are many good men in the Dem
ocratic party who are our friends
Some are in office and their record on
Negro questions stands on par with
their Republican colleagues. 1t is
more a matter of sectionalism than
partisanism. The Northern Demo-
crat is often preferred to the South.
ern Republican. Notwithstanding
that we want to increase our Repub-
lican strength in both branches OF
Congress; we should not follow the
label and vote for candidate, who
is tagged as a Republican and repudi.
ate a present office holder, tho a
Democrat, who is on record as being
for equal rights for all Americans. DR.
Cyrus Northrop, supporter OF Pres
Taft, said that "if Mr.. Wilson proves
to be a good president, he would sup
port him for reelection" DR.. North
rup is for Mr.. Hughes. We, as Ne
gro voters, must put the character
and record of the candidate above any
party label.
The Twin City star., 1916-09-30

SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION
The Twin City star., 1916-09-30

Next stop for the political express
Nov. Z.
The Twin City star., 1916-09-30

And now nobody seems to know ex.
actly what the new wage law means
or to whom it applies. Another Illus.
tration Of Democratic inefficiency.
The Twin City star., 1916-09-30
REGISTER OCT. 20.

The registration of the Negro vote
is very important. The right OF suf-
frape should be exercised and full
vote will make the Negro political
factor.
The Twin City star., 1916-09-30
Editorial Comments

Mr.. Hughes has made Mr.. Wilson's
policy Of deciding q case and then get
ting the facts afterward one of the
most pitiable exhibitions Of weakness
that even the present administration
can give
"Peace. preparedness and prosperity"
are claimed as the Democratic cam
paign cries. More appropriate ones
would be "Pie. pork and piffle."
And now nobody seems to know ex.
actly what the new wage law means
or to whom 1t applies. Another Illus
tration of Democratic inefflciency.
The Democratic congress has voted
a tariff on dyes. thereby declaring in
favor Of the principle Of protection.
How the party does change It's colors
II President Wilson were really ear.
nest In telling the suffrage women II
come to fight for you" he would have
put a suffrage measure through con.
gress by the same stop watch method
that he used to force the railway wage
Increase bill through.
Shadow Lawn, as q residence for the
next few weeks. will give its occupant
an opportunity to get accustomed to
the after election gloom.
Here IL reason enough why Mr.. WI
s.n should be defeated Why should
Mr.. Hughes be preferredf Clifford
Pinchot, the Progressive. answers, Civ.
ing facts to support his statement:
"Hughes In Q man of his word. -
I cannot vote for Wilson because can.
not trust him. He does not d. what he
says. Hughes does TT fore my
choice IL Hughes"
When the Progressives come hack
they bring their pnuch with them
villa says he bears us no grudge
Well. why should he2 Haven't We q!
ways treated him as q perfect gentle
mani
What has become Of the old fashion
ed man who used to say Of President
Wilson. "Ye-es. he does make mistakes
but believe he's sincere"
And We haven't vet got either Fran
cisco villa or that salute
Next stop for the political express
Nov T.
The Twin City star., 1916-09-30
IDEALS OF THE SUCCESS
OF THE PLAIN PEOPLE.

D "lf I did not believe that the,
. Republican party was the party
D Of true progress. which was pre-
D pared under its leadership to,
. take the country along the way
D Of adaptation to new needs and :
y exigencies Of the future. :
y should have no pride in repre- :
. senting It. But the party Of Lin.
D coin is reunited today. and we I
o consecrate It to the ideals of
D Lincoln. and those Ideals are Z
D permanent. These are the ideals
y Of the success of the plain poo
D pic. They are the ideals OF the
D achievements under free institu-,
D tions. Of success 10 all the activi. 4
D ties Of the cooperative energy of I
D the plain people."-Charles r. 4
B Hughes in a Speech Delivered At
D Plattsburgh, y. 2. 4
The Twin City star., 1916-09-30

And We haven't vet got either Fran
cisco villa nr that salute
The Twin City star., 1916-09-30

Mr.. Hughes has made Mr.. Wilson's
policy Of deciding q case and then get
ting the facts afterward one Of the
most pitiable exhibitions of weakness
that even the present administration
can give
The Twin City star., 1916-09-30

"Peace. preparedness and prosperity"
are claimed as the Democratic cam,
paign cries. More appropriate once
would be "Pie. pork and piffle."
The Twin City star., 1916-09-30

What has become Of the old fashion
ed man who used to say Of President
Wilson "Ye-es. he does make mistakes
but ! believe he's sincere"
The Twin City star., 1916-09-30

Irwin 8. Cob is to make campaign
speeches for the Democratic party in
the west Irv. you all recall, Of course.
- humorist and is peculiarly equip
ped to do full justice to his subject
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
EXPRESSION PUPILS
 DELIGHT AUDIENCE
Finished Performance Given by Pupils of the Southern
 School of Musical Art

A delightful entertainment was given by the expression department of the Southern School of Musical Art under Miss Lucille Greens direction at Cable hall last night. The audience was iT- pressed by the finished performance of every number, as not alone in dic- tion did the various pupils give evil dence of superior training, but in ges- ture as well.
 It was particularly gratifying to note the latter, inasmuch as this phase of expression is so often overdone when the unnecessary use of hands and movements of bodies tend to divert the attention of the audience and invar- iably mar the performance.
 The various numbers selected for last evening abounded in wit, humor. pathos and fantasy and demonstrated the in dividual talent of the pupils to the best advantage.
 Miss Margaret Marshall, pianiste, as- sisted on the programme, with Master Francis Welsh. vielinist Miss Marshall played with her usual technical bril- . lance and clarity, while Master Welsh displayed a freedom of style and deX- terity of fingers far beyond his years.
 Tonight Miss Lotta Belden will be presented in her graduate piano re- cital. The public is cordially invited to this and the remaining recitals of cora mencement week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
LARGE ATTENDANCE
 FOR NASHVILLE MEET
Local Men Strong for Muscle Shoals Development-Meeting on
 July IA

Former Governor Emmet O'Neal. Pasch- al c. Shook and w. c. Radcliffe were named yesterday by the Chamber of Com- merce as a committee to work for large attendance from Birmingham and Alabama at the meeting to be held in Nashville July 10 in the interest of the Muscle Shoals development. At later date the chamber will name an addi- tional committee to represent that organ ization and the city of Birmingham at the meeting.
 The decision to hold the big meeting at Nashville was reached at preliminary gathering held there last week, which was attended by representatives of q number of southern cities. all of which are working in favor of the development at Muscle Shoals. At the meeting to be held next month, large delegations will be present from all over Alabama. Tennessee Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Kentucky, Louisiana, Arkansas and other southern states.
 It is expected that plans will be mapped out at that time for the prosecution of an active campaign in favor of the Muscle Shoals development. Every effort will be made to show the government authorities the importance of making this develop ment and the advantages offered by the Alabama site over other proposed loca- tions will be stressed. A delegation will be selected to go to Washington and properly present the evidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
MONTEVALLO URGES
 VISITORS TO COME

Montevallo invites the people of Ala ba'na to visit the city. Formal invita- ton signed by John T. Ellis, chairman publicity committee of the Organized Community of Montevallo, and Dr. T. w. Palmer, president of the Alabama Girls Technical institute, reads as fol- lows:
 For a pleasant automobile trip, como to Montevallo-good roads for a pleas ure ride. If you have not seen the Ala bama Girls Technical institute in the last three years, you have not kept up, with the progress in education in Ala bama. Come to see this great womans school, the pride of the state. The sum- mer school is now in session. Pay it a visit.
 Come to see our college, our public school, our pretty town. our splendid ho- tels. high bridges, picturesque scenery. and we will tell you about our organiz- ed community, and will show you a peo- pie united and enthusiastic in building up the finest community spirit in the state.
 side trip to one of our beautiful water Falling Rock. seven miles distant from the organized community of Montevallo. The Alabama Girls Technical institu<. spring, within the town limits, is good place for picnic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
THORNWELL HAYNES
 TO SPEAK AT Y. M. c. A,

Thornwell Haynes, the new presid ent of Birmingham college, will s.,eak at the Young Mems Christian association Eext Sunday afternoon at 3.3n p. m. pr. Haynes was elected to succeed Dr. Simpson few days ago. He comes to Birmingham from North Carolina, where he had made an enviable reputa- ton as a progressive educator. Pre- viously to his entrance into the edu- cational field he had number of years experience in the diplomatic service. first under President Mckinley and later under President Roosevelt. He is counted AS valuable addition to the educational circles of Birmingham. His subject Sunday will be. The Overcoc.- ing Life" All the men of the city are Invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
TRUSTEES THANK COL.
 ALDRICH FOR GIFT
Former Postmaster Makes Donation of Books to University
 Library

The board of trustees of the Uni- r0gsity of Alabama has adopted reso- luton thanking Col. T. H. Aldrich, former postmaster of Birming ham, for his donation of a large number of books to the museum library of the institution. In recent years MT. Aldrich has made several valuable gifts to the geological department of the univer- sity. The resolution, copy of which was received in Birmingham last night from Robinson Brown, secretary of the board. follows:
 "Whereas, MT. T. H. Aldrich has made large and valuable addition to his gift of books for the museum library, branch of the university:
 Resolved. That the trustees hereby gratefully accept the donation and are especially sensible of this renewed proof of the interest which MT. Aldrich has shown in our museum
 Resolved, That copy of this reso- lution be sent to MT. Aldrich and that it be published in the principal news papers of the state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
PRESIDENT PRAISED
 IN FLAG DAY SPEECH
Many Persons Celebrate National Flag Day With Appropriate
 Programmes

A glowing tribute was paid Woodrow Wilson. President of the United States, by Dr. J. s. Foster, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, in his speech Wednesday at the Flag Day exercises held by Camp Hardee. United Confed- crate Veterans. Dr. Foster was the prin- cipal speaker of the occasion, and, in addition to his remarks about the Presi- dent. said that it was particularly ap- propriate for the soldiers who had fought so bravely against the union to be it's first and most loyal supporters after talk ing the oath of allegiance.
 In addition to the celebration of Flag Day by Camp Hardee, several other or ganizations held appropriate exercises. The Elks gave an unusually good pro- gramme in the evening in their home, while the Grand Army of the Republic Veterans celebrated at the home of Mrs. J. H. Mccall in North Birmingham. Churches and societies celebrated with the nation in honoring her standard. while many business houses and public build ings were decorated with flags and streamers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
OPERA ASSOCIATION
 SELECTS NEW BOARD
Organization of Local Musicians Is Beginning It's Third Years
 Work

An interesting and enthusiastic organi- zation in this city which is so alive to musical interests just now is the Birming- ham Opera association, which has just selected it's new executive board. They are: M. P. Melon, J. B. Simpson, Alex ander Ploeger Mrs. Philip Oster and Miss Ercell Coyle Robert Lawrence was again chosen director.
 This organization is entering upon it's third year, the recent presentation of the opera Chimes of Normandy having es- tablished it firmly in the hearts of the music loving public. The opera to be given next year has not been decided up- on, though MT. Lawrence is anxious to carry out the biennial programme of American music in opera of an Ameri- can composer that will suit local condi- tions. Otherwise it is the intention of the association to give the 'Mikado" next spring.
 The association will hold it's rehearsals in the beautiful new studio on the fourth floor of the Watts building now occupied by their director, Robert Lawrence, who has recently severed his connection with the Southern School of Musical Art.