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The Twin City star., 1916-05-13
SOUTHERN RACE PREJUDICE.

Various Schemes Tried to Thwart the
Progress Of Colored Americans.
One Of the problems that comes up
annually In the various states Of the
south is that relative to the propriety
and good policy of allowing white
teachers in schools for colored people.
Probably there is not q state whose
legislators have not been forced to
consider such a bill, usually with the
result that it meets with overwhelming
defeat.
Mississippi is now wrestling with the
problem, a bill having been introduced
by Representative Stevens Of Clay
county recently, which would make
it unlawful for any person to serve as
q teacher in any school in the state at
tended by pupils Of different race.
Mr.. Stevens frankly states that the
measure was designed to stop the
teaching of colored youth by white per-
sons and that it would apply to public
and private schools alike, 80 it is said.
Southern editors and southern educa-
tors have inveighed against bills Of
this character for years, but this does
not prevent their introduction. The
bill now up In Mississippi is getting its
full share Of condemnation by south
ern editors.
1t is pointed out that If the Negro
is to be taught at all 1t would be in
finitely better for the white people If
he were taught by white people, who
could see that harmful, even danger
Gus, ideas and ideals are not instilled
into his mind; that one thing for which
the south is striving is to improve the
mind and the habits of the Negro, and
that to make q lawbreaker out of a
white person who devotes her time and
her talents to the education and uplift
OF another race would be the acme of
shame Is one view Of the matter.
In this connection an interesting ex-
pertinent is being tried by a southern
newspaper. Each morning a special
section devoted to the activities Of col
ored people, socially as we'll as other
wise. Is printed. After the paper is
run of one page is lifted, and in its
stead is published page about the COL
ored race, which Is sent to those col
ored persons who are subscribers to
the paper.
The Twin City star., 1916-05-13
STATE SUFFRACISTS
TO TAKE PART IN
MONSTER PARADES
VIII Help Flight for Plank In Ma.
tionaI Party Platforms.
10000 Women Expected to
March at Chicago on June I.

Minnesota suffragists are planning
b take a part in the big suffrage DEM
onstrations which have been planned
by the National American Woman Suf-
frage association In connection with
the two national political conventions
to be held in Chicago and st. Louis.
The Minnesota State Suffrage asso-
citation has been asked by Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait, national president, to
send a state delegation to both con.
ventions If possible. Details Of the
character of the suffrage demonstra-
ton planned for st. Louis are not yet
announced, but Mrs. Gait fully outlines
the plans for the Chicago convention,
which will open June Z.
Suffrage Parade Planned.
A great national suffrage parade in
Chicago on the afternoon Of June Z is
the plan. It 10 the hope to have not
fewer than 10000 women in line.
In the letter which Mrs. Gait has re-
Gently sent out, and which is now un-
der consideration by the Minnesota
Suffrage association, she says:
I'VE hope that every state in the
Union will be represented. There are
people living in Chicago from every
state, and it is we'll for the suffragists
in each state to communicate with
those known to them in Chicago and to
invite them to join the state ranks. We
are hopeful that all the better organ
ized states will send at least one car
load of women to Chicago for the pa
rade, and q hundred If possible. The
conditions are that each state delega-
ton shall wear a uniform costume.
White II preferable, but not obligatory,
but all marchers from each state
should wear the same color. A sash
bearing the name of the state and a
uniform hat are necessary to give q
good appearance in the march. II the
delegation from the state is large q
band would be necessary. All the ban.
ners any state desires may be carried
but the form, color and slogans should
be submitted to the Chicago commit
tee in order to avoid duplication.
Minnesota to BE Represented.
1T 10 needless to say that the only
short cut to final suffrage is a plank
in the platforms Of the two dominant
parties. It is therefore we'll worth our
while to show that the women of the
entire nation are making this request
and we urgently invite you to send
women to both Chicago and st. Louis
It is already certain that Minnesota
suffragists will be represented in the
Chicago parade. At least twenty-five
suffragists will attend, and since q
number of Minneapolis women are
planning to 90 to the convention with
their husbands those of the number
who are suffragists will be asked to
join in the Minnesota section Of the
Chicago suffrage parade.
The Twin City star., 1916-05-13
APPRECIATION OF MAJOR
WALTER H. L0vING'S WORK
Judge Gilbert Of Manila Pays Fin.
Tribute to Noted Musician,

Judge Gilbert Of Manila, speaking for
the people Of Manila to Major Walter
81. Loving upon the latter's retirement
% leader Of the Philippine constabu-
larry band, in part said:
"Major Loving, 1t is my very great
pleasure to have been selected to voice
for the community something Of its
appreciation Of you and Of your great
musical organization. Your departure
at this time Is poignant grief to the
community.
"As long as life shall endure with
any Of us your name will be remem-
bered and your achievement recalled
with the keenest pleasure. You have
accomplished wonderful thing. 9th
er men have directed great bands; but,
a. q rule, they have been able to Sc
lect the best trained musicians from
which to form them.
You In a great measure have train
cd the Individual musicians who COM
pose your organization. It has been q
unique achievement. Your name and
your fame are known wherever great
music Is heard. But, more than this,
you have wrought this success with
q modesty which has been becoming.
Again and again you heard the plaudits
Of the multitude and yet have preserv.
ed the unassuming demeanor of the
really great man.
"All Of us have seen many q man
ruined by applause. Moderate success
has frequently been transformed into
utter failure because, to use a com.
mon phrase, one could not stand sue
cess. Not SO with you. Through the
years you have wrought increasingly.
Every day has brought its task, and
to this task you have given your ALL
You leave us now, and you leave us all
your debtors.
"The burden Of the toll Of many q
day has been nghtened for us all by
the sweet strains of your music. Lives
have been elevated, conduct has been
rectihed, souls have been strengthened
and sleep has been sweetened because
you have lived and worked among us.
There can be no better measure of
q successful life than the amount OF
happiness that life has brought to 9th.
es. Measured thus, you have achiev.
ed great success.
you are going from us. We be-
neve you will soon return. We will
need you here. These men about you
will need you. They know your worth
They know what you have done fol-
them. We, the citizens, will need you
Regardless Of race or color, regardless
Of religious or political views, regard
less Of station, high or low, we will
need you. We are selfish. We want
you back. Be assured that If your
health permits we will have you back
You belong to u.s."
The Twin City star., 1916-05-13
TELLING POINTS IN MAJOR
CHARLES Y0UNG'S CAREER
Gallant Soldier Stood Test In School
and Rose to Fame.

According to the record, only three
colored young men have ever gradual
ed from the United States Military
school at West POint-Lieutenants
Flipper, Alexander and Young. Lieu
tenant Alexander died about nineteen
years ago, and Flipper is not now In
the service. Major Charles Young, to
whom the second annual Spingarn
medal was awarded in Boston on the
evening Of Feb. q, is former first
lieutenant of the Ninth United States
cavalry.
It has required an extraordinary de-
gree Of courage for colored men to face
and live through the four years Of petty
prosecutions and race hatred in the
government military school. The col
ored man who is fortunate enough to
get the appointment and smart enough
to pass the examinations and sterling
enough In the qualities of manliness to
complete the course and graduate de-
serves the very highest cOmmendation.
Major Young is about forty-seven
years Of age. His father was gallant
soldier in the Federal army during the
rebellion. He moved over into Brown
county, O., for the purpose Of giving
his son the best possible education.
After graduating from the Ripley high
school at the age Of sixteen years
Charles applied himself diligently to
the study of Greek and Latin prepara-
tory to entering a Jesuit college in
Cincinnati. His ambition then was to
become a priest.
His diligent study after he left
school and while teaching was fitting
him for an opportunity that he little
dreamed Of. After two years Of such
preparation he entered a competitive
examination for a cadetship from the
Twelfth Ohio congressional district
and won the appointment over twenty.
seven competitors.
After graduating he served FIVE years
with the fighting Ninth United States
cavalry. Three years of the time he
acted as post adjutant and post quar-
lcIMdSIcI, LII duullIOu " ulS uul1cS as
second lieutenant. In 1894 President
Cleveland assigned him to duty at VIII
berforce university, Ohio, as professor
Of military tactics and science. His
work at this school was Of the highest
character.
The reports that have been sent to
Washington by the inspection officers
show that the students of Wilberforce
under Major Youngs training are
among the best drilled found in any
Of the colleges. The white students
Of Antioch college have been glad to
avail themselves of Mr.. Young's mas
terry in the art of drilling. He was de-
tailed by the war department for the
inspection and instruction of the Ninth
battalion of the Ohio national guard,
In camp at Newark, o. In this work
he was ably assisted by the students
Of his own training from Wilberforce
university. He won his commission as
first lieutenant by examination at
Jeavenworth, Kan.
The Twin City star., 1916-05-13
VOTES FOR FRENCH WOMEN

In France, M. Urban Gohier, q lead
ing journalist, has inaugurated q
strong campaign for women suffrage
as q reward for war service on the
part of French women. He writes:
"since men have been sent to the
army the women have replaced them
in practically every occupation.
French women are working four
teen hours daily in the munitions fac
tories, on the farms and in public
utilities. They then 90 home to care
for their children.
"War crosses numbering 182,60O
have been awarded to the men. The
women are entitled to just 40 many,
but what they really want to save
them from the hospitals and the side
walks is the vote. In that way alone
can the sweated female labor, which
has increased greatly through the war,
be abolished"
The Twin City star., 1916-05-13
1 SUFFRAGE WAR COUNCIL

Around the old fireplace where states.
men toasted their shins long ago can
be seen nightly the militant scouts for
the cause Of woman suffrage recount
ing the exploits Of the day and plan.
ming q campaign for the next.
Say, girls, just met dear old Sen.
ator Blank waddling down Pennsylva-
MIA avenue. asked him II he would
vote for the amendment and what do
you think he said"
Chorus--"Woman's place IL the
home"
"No. He said, Right will prevail.
He's getting warmer. THE Metro
politan Magazine for March.
The Twin City star., 1916-05-13
SOUTH TIRES OF MOB LAW.

New Organization Formed TO Conduct
Campaign Against Lynehins.
An organization to be known as the
New Association Of Southern Church
Colleges has been formed In Alabama
for the purpose Of conducting an edu-
cat1onal campaign against lynching in
the south. The association Is compos-
ed of eighteen southern institutions Of
learning, and its president is DR.. G. M.
Bishop Of the Texas Presbyterian col
lege.
Forty southern schools have signified
their desire to aid In carrying on the
purpose Of the new association. This
Is q move in the right direction, which
viii accomplish great good. No doubt
the south feels very keenly the dis
grace heaped upon 1t by the practice
Of the mobs, which take away the lives
Of human beings whether guilty or in
nocent.
The Twin City star., 1916-05-13
COMMON PEOPLE.

Although some do not agree
with me. the common people are
very useful to this country and
should be treated with more con-
sideration now than ever. Tho
time is coming when the COM
mon people will become great
factor in this country, and Il
the country does not give them
more recognition they win mako
the country give 1t to them
william g. McAdo0.
The Twin City star., 1916-05-13

New Home For New York Y. N. c. A.
Plans for the new building Of the
West Fifty-third street branch of the
New York Young Mems Christian as
sociation are being drawn by John r.
Jackson. Work on the building will be
begun on May 1. The land and struc-
ture will cost about $4,000. The
building will be located in Harlem at
West One Hundred and Thirty-6fth
street, near Seventh avenue.
The Twin City star., 1916-05-13
ECONOMY.

One Of the greatest cMses Of
American civilization today Is the
fact that it is Questionable to save
and that the people are ashamed to
save, while extravagance, waste
and carelessness are looked upon
% smart and signs Of prosperity
Roger w. Babson.
The Twin City star., 1916-05-13
Changed Views.

Changed Views.
Time makes big difference.
what are you thinking OFF,
my wife's father. l used to think
him q stubborn old fool. Now ] -
spect his judgment"
whats happenedr
Nothing; only he did his durndest
to prevent my elOping with his daugh.
ter"-Detroit Free Press.
SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION
The Twin City star., 1916-05-13
SIX GOOD REASONS
Why You Should Join The National
Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People.

1. It teaches that race prejudice Is
the most evil thing in the world to-
day and that "Jim Crow" cars, race
segregation, anti-intermarriags
laws and ali other manifestation.
of It are unchristian and cruel ef.
forts of the stronger to oppress
, the weaker.
2. It combats in the courts, state
legislatures, the Halls of Congress,
the government departments and
everywhere the spirit of persecu-
ton against the Colored People
which grows out of race prejudice.
). II aims to bring about such a
healthy public sentiment in this
land that Colored People will be
accorded all their social, civil and
political rights and will receive
exact justice In all the relations Of
life.
I. Il believes in and teaches the doc
trine OF the Fatherhood of God and
the brotherhood of man, and the
equality Of all races in our Amer
ican civilization.
5. II aims to uphold the honor OF
our women by opposing the pas
sage of anti-race inter-marriage
laws
s. It is composed of members Of both
races and sexes on terms Of com.
plete equality and as brothers and
sisters in this holy cause of free.
dom.
An Appeal for Funds.
The Association needs mon
ey and new members. 1t costs just
one dollar to Join. If you believe In
fair play, in fighting for your rights
il you believe in organization and Co
operation, Join this Association and
do your bit toward advancing the race
and therby helping to make human
brotherhood . reality and not q
fiction
Send One Dollar to the under.
signed and join in this great work.
Gale p. Hilyer, Secretary.
244l Sth Ave. S.
re New York Life Bldg.
The Twin City star., 1916-05-13
ChIvalry 10 Dead.

Chivalry is dead. His funeral was
held at the Union League club in New
York city, Elihu Root presiding. Dur
ing the ceremony q committee was
appointed to work against all bills for
woman suffrage in the New York leg.
islature. The committee will appear
at Albany, where they will exhibit
the fitness of the oldest and strongest
to guide forever the destinies of the
state.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-12-15
CHRISTMAS PLAYS IN THE
HOME THEATER.

The dramatic instinct is strong In
most children and should be ent ourag-
ed, says Mrs. Blanche Cole Rosedale in
the New York Evening Sun. To the
young child It's exercise serves to while
away many rainy hours: to the older
child it can be made source Of inspi-
ration to noble deeds and a means of
gratifying the longing for romance and
the desire for adventure.
Where there are two or more young
children Santa Claus plays Of all sorts
will occupy the pre-Christmas days.
The most popular and simplest one
is that in which one child represents
the benefcent saint and the rest OF
the family go to bed after hanging the
stockings. The saint fills the stockings
and makes what other preparations
his Imagination can compass. then usu
ally becomes a child again and goes to
bed himself, not wishing to be left out
Of the Christmas morning fun 80 soon
to follow.
All Christmas stories may be drama
dzed The story Of Gretchen, who set
her shoe by the chimney and found a
poor sparrow in the toe. will be acted
out with as many embellishments as
the story teller has been able to add.
There Is a story Of two children who
awoke to fnd Santa Claus in their
room. They accompany him to toyland
and back with many adventures on the
| way. This lends itself well to play
also. Relieving the distress of poor
family on Christmas morning is pref
ty play. The generous Samaritans 60
/ laden with toys to the unhappy ones
and play ends in a Joyous dance.
While the dramatizing spirit is on
the children will not stop with Christ
mas tales, but will play Cinderella.
Goldilocks, Squire Nutkin and any 9th
er simple story which is familiar to
them.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-12-15
Four Ancient
Christmas
Carols

"VHE ancient Christmas carol
Holy Night is German In it's
origin aud Is considered by
many persons to be the most
beautiful Of all Christmas carols. 1t
has sometimes been ascribed to Martin
Luther, but the consensus Of expert
opinion Is that it is much older than
his time and Is one of the oldest OF
German folk songs.
The carol God Rest Ye Merry. Gen
tlemen," is English in its origin and
dates back to about the beginning OF
the seventeenth century. although the
author Of the words and the composer
Of the music are unknown. The fine
old melody sung to this poem pos
sesses all the best qualifications OF
sterling hymn tune and will probably
last as long as the verses with which
1t is always associated.
Originally the old carol was sung In
polyphonic harmony with the melody
placed In the tenor. as was the invari-
able custom Of the seventeenth cen-
tury. Modern transcriptions Of 1t.
however. have placed the melody In
the upper voice part instead Of the
third voice part. as formerly. This
carol. too, IL one Of the most popular
and most beautiful In the entire range
Of Christmas music.
The carol "Draw Nigh. Emmanuel"
u one Of the Oldest pieces Of coherent
music In existence. and both the words
and music far antedate any Of the
others. The music ID an old French
melody. dated from the thirteenth CEN
tury. although. Of course. It has been
harmonixsd to conform with more mod
ern standards.
There 10 Z most curious but beauti-
ful musical effect 1t the close Of this
carol. The words Of Draw Nigh. I'm
manuel" are about 100 years Older
than tho music, being taken from the
Moxarabic breviary Of tho twelfth Ger.
tury. and It 10 generally believed that
they were taken from the liturgy Of
the early Christians at Toledo. epair,
whete tho Mosarabic brsviary was for.
| mulated.
Another carol. The First Noel" haa
4 traditional French melody and prob
ably originated in Breton. although the
exact origin Of this flne old song Il
somewhat In doubt.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-12-15
hetlday Season Plants.

holiday 6oaoo" P1d6te.
Among the red berried plants the
most beautiful Of all are the holly
trees and aucubas from Holland;
shapely ardisias. brilliant fruited
Christmas peppers. the old time favor
ito Jerusalem cherry trees. otaheite
orange, ponderosa lemoD trees. with
their larger fruits Of dark and light
yellow. and those pretty little trailing
plants, the partridge berries. grown IN
glass berry bowls, raised In America.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-12-15
Wrapping the
Gifts
.

Are you among the fortu-
nate number who have COM
pleted their Christmas pur-
chases and have them all
neatly and daintily wrap
ped and labeled and placed
In a large box or a drawer to
await the proper moment
when they are to be started
on their way by mail. mes
senger or, perchance. person
al delivery? II you are not,
what are you doing with the
little gift which you pur-
chase or complete each day
and add to the growing pile?
Are you carefully wrapping
each one after inclosing a
pretty Christmas greeting
card with soft white or gay
ly decorated Christmas pa
per? One cannot help but
feel that those little remem-
brances which are received,
all thoughtfully and artisti-
cally wrapped with a bit OF
holly or poinsettia paper and
bound with red, green, white
or holly ribbon and choicely
labeled and sealed with the
numerous attractive little
stiskers which come for this
pa pose. mean more In their
detail Of taste and care than
all the handsome and won
derful gifts which time and
money can produce without
these final touches. Then
make the Offering as sim
pie and inexpensive as you
choose. but il you would con-
vey to your friend an atmos-
phere Of thought and remem-
brance take a little time each
day to complete the arrange
ment for each friend before
laying 1t aside with the other
gifts. Not only will the prep
aration Of the gifts take on
additional interest to you,
but 1t will make the last
days Of hustle and excite
ment less arduous. and then.
too. you will not be piling
into the postofdce or the ex-
press Office all your VARIOUS
bundles at one time. but will
be prepared to start many
Of them on their way In ad-
vance Of the last rush and
thus avoid the often inevita-
BILE delay which means belat-
ed greetings and, worse than
all. packages which give the
appearance Of hasty arrange
ment aud lack Of thought.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-20
WASHINGTON PRODUCE,

Quotations given below are for large lots of good
marketable goods only. Jobbers' prices are higher
Lower Grades may he sold for less Fancy goods
command higher prices.
EGGS-Fresh per doz, Ga4
BCTTER-Best prints. new, per H., aI6: do.
hub pr ID ~; process. per b. q; store packed
per H.. TaZ
LARD-Tub. pure. per b. Ilal2; do compound.
per lh.. 0is: eottonssed oil. per can, 375
CHEESE-New York new per h., 49, fat. per
ID. e; Swiss domestic. per ID. 81: do. foreign.
per b.. ~
LIVE PoULTRY-Hens. per Ib. 1919; roosters.
per 10. Y; spring ducks, per ID. l6aT: chickens.
sTTing. per lb., Ea5; turkeys. per Ib, 20
GREEN GOoDS-BesDs, per basket, 25a75; beets,
Per loo, 2ooa2T; cabbage, new. per crate, aa75;
cartaloures, per crate looa3oO: carrots per bupcn
-aS; cauihowsr, per basket, 5lal0O; celery Forid.
psr crate, 2oca275; corn. per doz, l5a3; c,l-
cumbsrs, PER basket, 5a75 cyrnblinss. rer
crate, 5Ha66 szEplauts per crate. 75al2j: kse,
per Dbl. 3aSO, lettuce. New York, Per ba<kst
/ l2Sal.IS; lettuce Per hbl.. L50a2 80; onions Ter
barrel 250a36o: peppers per crate 5Oa co. potatoes
per bhL, :2a2 81; tomatoes nearby, per box, 5Oa7S
turnips Der bunch 3a4l4.
FRUITS-Apples. per bbl., loOa25; cherriss rer
crate !oa3.5o; grapefruit per box. 5OOa5 50 ;
lemons. per box. 4ola4.So; oranges per crate 2OOa
as; pesches, per crate. Lo0a2 D; pneapples, per
crate. 2lna2so oaekberriss, per qt.. 5as, raspber-