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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-20
RACE PROGRESS
IN MIDDLE WEST
Interstate Literary Observes
TWenty.fifth Anniversary.
MUCH GOOD ACCOMPLISHED

Successful Career Of Or. Grant a.
Brown ~ Promoter Of Intellectual
Advancement Among Our People.
Honored by Appointment as Deputy
Health Officer For County Of ssds.
wick.
Wichita, Kan.-The middle west Is
contributing Its share Of the men and
women Of worth who are helping In
the many good movements for advance
ment. Perhaps In no part Of the coun-
try are they doing more In a literary
way than IN this section Of the coun-
try. The Interstate Literary associa-
ton Of Kansas and the west generally,
whose twenty anniversary was
celebrated during the recent holidays.
stands out prominently as a distinct
sign Of real progress.
DR.. Grant G. Brown Of this town,
who retired from the presidency ut the
session held in Topeka. had the pleas.
ure of presiding over the quarter cen
tury session Of the association. He Is
one Of the most noted professional
men in Kansas and Is In the front rank
Of all efforts for racial development,
He was born in Linneus. Mo-, where
he started his education in the public
schools Of that place. 1t was while
In public school that his parents moved
to Atchison. Kan. where he continued
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-20
NEGRO ILLUSTRATED NEWS.

New Paper Started In New York by
Senebundu Okasoo Logemoh.
The Negro Illustrated News. edited
by q native African gentleman OF fine
culture and much perseverance, q.
Okagoo Logemoh of Sierra Leone.
West Africa, is the latest candidate
for public favor, and it is a very
worthy and deserving candidate. 1t Is
devoted primarily to the fostering OF
q better understanding between the
Negroes Of Africa, especially Of the
west coast, who are commercial pe0-
pie, and those Of the United States.
and its ambitious and patriotic editor
is bending all his energies in the direc-
ton of opening up trade relations be-
tween the blacks Of Africa and Amer
lea.
He says there are magnificent bust
ness opportunities in Africa for Ne
groes in America who have working
knowledge of business and the where
withal to make their knowledge fnan-
cially profitable Mr.. Logemoh is for
mer schoolteacher on the west coast,
q Christian gentleman and clear
headed man Of business.
He Is we'll connected In his home city
and has q reputation for probity. busi-
ness integrity and honesty. He is a
sample Of the type Of men who are
the product of the educated African
schoolmaster. He Is modest. retiring.
optimistic for his race. indefatigable
in his work and enthusiastic about the
future Of Africa. He wishes to get In
touch with all Negroes throughout the
country who believe. as he does. in the
self redeeming power Of Africa and the
Africans. For these he has message
full Of hope and encouragement
White men are exploiting Africa and
profting by 1t. Mr.. Logemoh believes
that black men in America In comb
nation with black men In Africa can
accomplish wonders there commercial
ly If once they get together and reach
q working agreement for the mu-
tual benefit of the race and for each
other. He may be reached by letter
at 463 Lenox avenue, New York city.
where copies Of his unique paper, the
Negro Illustrated News. may also bs
obtained. commend him to the favor
Of all the friends Of Africa, says John
d. Bruce "Grit."
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-20
ATLANTA UNIVERSITY FUND.
Noted Southern School Starts Cam.
paign to Raise $500 600 Endowment.

Noted Southern School Starts Cam.
paign to Raise $500 600 Endowment.
Atlanta university will be aided by
many organizations and heads of nota-
bic educational institutions in the cam
paign recently started to raise $500, 900
toward its endowment fund in honor
Of its fiftieth anniversary, which oc-
ours in 1917. The university is an open
door Of opportunity, a college, normal
school and high school for the prepa-
ration Of young men and women Of our
race for greater usefulness.
The financial campaign is indorsed
by Charles w. Eliot, president emeritus
Of Harvard; Nicholas Murray Butler,
president Of Columbia; p. p. Claxton,
United States commissioner Of educa-
tion; Clark Howell, editor Of the At
lanta Constitution Rabbi David Marx
Of the Temple, Atlanta; Talcott VIII
nams Of the Pulitzer school Of jour-
nalism and Cleveland 81. Dodge Of
New York. Contributions may be
made to President Edward T. Ware.
Atlanta university, Atlanta, Ga.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-20

his studies and made a fine record in
both the grammar and high schools.
graduating with hOnors.
After his graduation from the high
school he entered the State university
where as a student he made good by
the side Of some Of the most brilliant
students Of both races. He made many
friends during his college days.
Having decided on his course In life.
he entered the medical school at How
ard university, Washington, being
eager to get the best training possible.
He graduated In 1890 in class Of
thirty-hve. He was among the fOrtu.
nate in his class, because he was Sc
lected as an inferno for Freedman's
hospital. This Is an honor which
comes only to a few and is a coveted
honor, because 1t better prepares a
man for practical service. In this ca
pacity he served for one year and
then returned to his home in Atchison
and took the state board examination.
which he passed successfully. His
worth and ability were soon recOg-
nized, and he was selected as the
health officer for Atchlson county.
1t was In 1908 that he decided to 10
cate in what Is destined to be the
greatest city in Kansas, Wichita. He
came with reputation which he had
already made in his profession. and 1t
was not long before he had won the
confidence Of the people Of the entire
community. DR.. Brown is now a dep
uty health officer for Sedgwick county.
In which the city Of Wichita Is located
In his work he Is often called into con.
sultation by the leaders Of both races.
who regard his opinion as being Of
great value.
He Is ever ready to give his time
and attention to matters for racial ad.
vancement. In society. In public meet
ings and that which means the train
ing Of the mind. helping the young
people to think. he Is always counted
as one Of the best workers for their
good. He is one Of the organizers of
the Interstate Literary association, the
largest organization Of Its kind In this
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-20
ADVOCATE OF FAIR PLAY.

Father Verninont Lauds Worlds Edi.
toriaI on Colored Soldiers.
Father Raymond Vernimont, RO
man Catholic priest at Denton, Tex;
in a. recent article to the New York
World under the caption Justice to
the Negro" says:
1T Is refreshing to see the great
change taking place in some leading
papers on the Negro question. Your
eulogy Of the Negro soldier is repro
duced in the last issue Of the Crisis,
page 237. High minded people glory
in this forward step. The enemies
you make by giving justice to the Ne
gro are few and unworthy Of notice
Continue to use your pages for the de.
fense Of that long oppressed race. God
and man will bless your paper for it.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-20
part Of the United States.

part or the Olllteu States
The term OF office Is only for one
year; hence 1t was only In keeping
with the rules of the organization that
DR.. Brown was allowed to retire. and
even then many expressed a desire to
have the rule changed. During the
past year and under his administra-
ton much good has been accomplished
through DR.. Browns efforts. He was
presented a handsome token Of esteem
by the association at the closing of the
twenty fifth annual session Of the as
ISOLATION, which meets In Kansas City
In December 1917 Rumor has 1t in
this section Of the country that DR..
Brown will soon lead Washington
belle to the marriage altar.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-20
JOURNALISTS TO MEET.
Nashville VIII Be Host to Members Of
National Negro Press Association.

Nashville VIII Be Host to Members Of
National Negro Press Association.
Nashville, Tenn.-The meeting of the
National Negro Press association is to
be held in this city Wednesday, Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, Feb. Z, 8, 8
and 10, 1917. The official call Is just
being released from the corresponding
secretary's Office of this city, and It
comes out signed by G. J. Perry Of
Philadelphia as president, Joseph L.
Jones Of Cincinnati as chairman Of the
executive committee and Henry A.
Boyd of this city as corresponding sec-
retary.
This will be the fourth time the
newspaper men have gathered In the
metropolis Of Tennessee for an annual
gathering, it having been made the
regular meeting place Of the regular
sessions by constitutional provision
The executive sessions have been held
generally In connection with the Busi-
ness league during the month Of Au.
gust.
It is understood from the correspond
ing secretary that they are expecting
the largest attendance in the history Of
the association, as there are practically
no annual gatherings being held now
in midwinter that will interfere with
the newspaper mems program. Th'
Nashville membership. which consist
Of twenty-five or more. has alrea :,
called q meeting of the local members
and they are making eparatiOns for
the entertainment of all who may come.
In addition to this, some OF the leading
newspaper men Of the United States
who are connected with the association
have expressed their intention Of being
present at this session.
The work to be completed covers
wide scope and Is Of vital interest to
the newspaper fraternity. Some con-
stitutional changes are to be made.
but the most important thing will be
the consideration Of the report Of the
executive committee, which held its
session last August in Kansas City.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-20
Lynehins Record In the United States.

Lynehins Record In the United States.
The National Association For the
Advancement Of Colored People shows
the negligence Of officers Of the law
who fail to carry out their sworn duty
in protecting persons charged with
crime from mob violence. Under the
heading life. Liberty and the Pur-
suit of Happiness" on our own side
Of the border. among the colored citi-
zens. the association shows that for
the past thirty years there have been
an average Of ninety-two colored per-
sons lynched or hanged without the
semblance Of trial to prove their in
nocence or guilt.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-20

True Reforners Are Making Progress.
The Pittsburgh division of the Grand
United Order Of True Reformers is
shaping its plans for larger work dur
ing 1917. The order is doing we'll un-
der the leadership Of Mrs. A. q. Gold
ston, chief Of the division. The d.
vision will devote much Of its time to
the Rosebud department.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-20
Dinner In Aid of Home For Aoed,

Dinner IN Hid OF 1ome For Aged.
Preparations are being made by
committee, headed by Mrs. Thomas H.
Lloyd, for the annual dinner in aid Of
the Home For Aged and Infirm Color
ed Women at Pittsburgh. The func-
don will take place at the home. on
Lexington avenue. Thursday, Nov. 2.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-20

Theology, Atlanta. Ga: Rev. John M.
Moore, d. D.. corresponding secretary
Of the home mission board M. f.
Church South. Nashville. Tenn; Judge
81. Fl. White, Alexandria,. La: p. d.
Maddin, attorney -at-law, Nashville,
Tenn. and DR.. H. N. Snyder, president
Of Wofford college. Spartanburg. 8. O.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-20
IDEAL CENTER
OF EDUCATION
Industrial Institute at Topeka,
kan., Shows Thrift.
MANNED By ABLE FACULTY

Institution Which Was Begun as Mere
kindergarten Now Ranks With Fore
most Schools In tho State-Dr. W. r..
carter's Work Recognized by Cover
nor and Leading Educators.
Topeka, Kan.-The Industrial and
Educational institute in this city is one
Of the foremost institutions in the west
for the moral, intellectual and indus
trial advancement of colored youth.
While 1t is state school. 1t had it's In
ceptiOn in the thrift and industry OF
its president, DR.. William K. Carter.
he has worked his way to the front
upon his merits and Is considered one
Of the best qualified educators among
our people. He knows by actual expe-
rience the needs Of the youth of the
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-20

SMOKE THE SIGHT DRAFT
THE BEST Sc. CIGAR
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-20

Do not delay in sending in your
indebtedness for the Twin City Star.
Read the Negro Papers.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-05

feated Tuesday, charge the mayor
with sending orders to his ward ma
chimes to aid the Democratic candi-
dates. Vanderbilt, Sits and D. L
Jarrett, who lost to Irwin Hazen in
the 83d. ward threaten contests.
The Washington times., 1917-02-07
Headache From
aCOId? Listen!
"Pape's Cold Compound" ends
severe colds or grippe in
few hours.

Your cold will break and all grippe
misery end after taking a does Of
"Pape's Cold Compound" every two
hours until three doses are taken
IL promptly opens clogged-up nostrils
and air passages In the head, stops
nasty discharge or nose running. re-
leves sick headache, dullness. feverish-
ness. sore throat. sneezing. soreness and
stiffness.
and snuffiingi Ease your throbbing
head-nothing else in the world gives
such prompt relief as 'Pape's Cold
Compound" which costs only IS cents
at any drug store. II acts without as
sistance, tastes nice. and causes NJ
Inconvenience. Accept no substitute
Advt-
The Washington times., 1917-02-07
HOSTESS AT BOX PARTY
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson Entertains at
Orchestra Concert.

Orchestra Concert.
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson had a box
party at the concert OF the PhiIadel,
phia Orchestra at the National Thea.
ter yesterday afternoon. Her guests
were her mother and sisters, Mrs.
william H Boiling. Mrs. Matthew
Maury, Mrs. Alexander Hunter Calf.
Miss Bertha Boiling and Mrs. Julian
Boiling and Miss Edith Benham.
Others in the boxes were Mrs. Mar
shall, wife OF the Vice President:
Mrs Hunt Slater and Mrs. Julian
James, who were Mrs. Thomas F.
Walsh's guests; Mrs. Lansing and
Miss Lansing. guests OF Mrs. William
Crozier; the Secretary of the Interior
and Mrs. Lane occupied Mrs. Mar
shall Fields box. Senator and Mrs.
salisbury had a small party with
them. Mrs. Calderon Carlisle had
among her guests Mr.. Vouros,
charge d'affaires of Greece. and Mrs.
Thomas Spring-Rice, of the British
embassy staff
Mrs. James R. Mann was among
the guests OF Mrs. Ira c. Copley.
Others in the audience which filled
the house were the Assistant Secre-
tary of State. william Phillips. and
his mother, Mrs. John c. Phillips:
Mrs. Zaldivar, wife OF the Minister
from Salvador: Mrs. George Barnett.
Mrs. Muslin, Nine. Yanes, wife OF the
secretary. of the Pan-American Union;
Gen. and Mrs. Nicholas Anderson,
Miss Helen Woodrow Bones, Mrs.
Preston Gibson, Mrs. William Cor
coran Eustis. Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Townsend, the Rev. Ward Denys,
Miss Denys, Miss Dorothy bennett,
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Bartlett and Mr..
and Mrs. George Peabody Eustis.
The Washington times., 1917-02-07
TO GIVE DRAMATIC READING
Nine. labadie to Appear Before
Congressional Club Feb. IL.

The Congressional Club has invita-
tions out for a dramatic reading b.
Nine. Labadie at the club on Saturday
evening February Il, from s to 10
o'clock
Mrs. Charles B. whiteman and her
daughter, Mrs. Fern whiteman Smith.
will give a song recital Friday after
noon, from to o'clock, at the usual
weekly reception at the club. Invited
to assist at the tea which will fol-
10" the recital are Mrs. Samuel L.
Winslow. Mrs. John Mcclure Wiley,
Mrs. Thomas L. Rubey, Mrs. T. w.
Rowe. Mrs John Jacob Rogers. Mrs.
w. A. Rodenberg. Mrs. Ernest w.
Roberts, Mrs. Henry Rirke Porter.
Mrs. Homer p. Snyder, Mrs. Thomas
Stout Mrs. Frederick C. Stevens, Mrs
John A. Sterling. Mrs. T. J. Steele.
Mrs. Charles B. Ward, Miss Agnes
Hart Wilson. Mrs. James w Wise.
Mrs James Young. Mrs. James II.
Pattsn. Mrs. Mary z. Splitter, Mrs.
Michael T. Phelan, and Mrs. Henry W.
Seymour.
The Washington times., 1917-02-07

Kenzie, Frank L. Hess, Albert H. Fay.
E. s. Boalich. Max w. Ball, Carl II.
Beal, N. c. Grover, Joel II. Watkins,
A. q. Maddren, c. O. Tudor. Walter T.
Paine, David w. Day, Thomas 9.
Hayell, G. A. Waring, Z. F. Burcharh.
d. F. Hewett, John A. Davis, Theo
Chaplin, John L. Cochrane. Frank NJ.
johnson, Charles L. Parsons, c. N.
Fenner, Esher S. Larsen, Frank c.
Calkins, B. S. Butler, Clay Tallman,
J. h. Clement, George s. Pope, p. NJ.
Anderson, Philip NJ. Riefkin, King H.
Young, NJ r. Campbell, Alfred II.
Brooks, Van II. Manning. Hennsn Jen-
nlngs, ]. T. Callbreath, and Paul
Wooton.
The Washington times., 1917-02-07
TELLS OF BELGIUM
FOOD DIFFICULTIES
H. c. Hoover Declares People Of
That Country Buy Food for
Less Than Americans.

That bread has been selling for 20
per cent less in Belgium for the past
two years than in the United States.
was the statement made yesterday
at the University Club by II. C.
Hoover. American Relief Commission
er in Belgium. at a luncheon given
in his honor by about seventy-nve
friends In the Government service.
Chicago wheat is used in the Belgian
bread.
"of course" said Mr.. Hoover. mo
profit Is being made on the bread sold
to the Belgians."
Mr.. Hoover. who is now in the
United States to stir up the American
people to more generous giving for
the Belgians. told Of the work which
he and his assistants have been doing
in Belgium for the past two years.
Portrayed Conditions.
He portrayed some of the condi-
tions among the people there. who
are unable. though they have plenty
OF money, to get enough food. The
work of the American Relief Society
was to feed 100000 people daily
with such care that none would be
slighted.
The Belgian people have been very
much concerned for the past few
threatened hostilities between the
United States and Germany. Should
actual warfare break out II viii
mean the discontinuance of the re-
lief work IN Belgium. thus throwing
the Belgians upon their own re-
sources.
Guests of Honor.
Secretary of the Interior Lane and
Chief Justice White were the guests
of honor at a reception given TO Mr..
Hoover Monday evening by Hennen
Jennings. Mr.. Hoover spoke briefly.
telling OF the great need for more as
sistance In Belgium.
The luncheon was arranged by z
committee consisting OF Van H. Man
ming, director OF the Bureau of Mines:
George Otis Smith. director of the
United States Geological Survey:
Capt. A. F. Lucas. of the American
Institute of Mining Engineers; A. H.
Brooks, Of the Mining and Metal
lurKical Society of America, and 7 =.
Callbreath, OF the American Mining
Congress.
washinEtonians Present.
Sixty-nine residents of Washington
who are directly interested in the
mining industry were present They
were Falcon Joslin, Philip 8. Smith.
R. h. Marshall, G. W. Coggerhall,
Whitman Cross, Henry s. Washing
ton, Frank Sutton, w. c. Mendenhall,
willis L. Moore, Arthur Keith, F. G.
Cottrell. A. F. Lucas, Edward T. Tay
]. 3. Umpleby, Charles S. Dubois,
Charles P. Hull, H. c. Morris, S. San
ford, J. Berman, w. H. Craigdel, A.
F. Dunnington, w. R. Warner, H. B.
Patten, H: d. McCaskey, c. E. Sieben-
thai, Fred f. Wright, George 8. Rice,
David White, and Harry NJ. Auer.
Chester Garamore, Donald A, Nc
The Washington times., 1917-02-07
SERVICES FOR LAYMEN
Special Event VIII Be Held Al
Chapel Of Nativity.

Under the direction OF the Rev.
Enoch NJ Thompson. vicar OF the
Chapel OF the Nativity Fourteenth
and A streets southeast. special serv-
ices Will be conducted there tonirht
for the lay ministers OF the Episcopal
CHURCH Of the Washington Diocese.
The meeting will be begun at s
o'clock
All OF the aeolytes servers, cruci-
fers. and lay readers In vestments
have been asked to participate In the
services. These services will consist
Of evensong. professional. and SER
mon A social meeting will be held
In the parish hall after the service.
and the question Of organizing a per-
The Washington times., 1917-02-07
MISS SPOWELL BRIDE
OF JESSE HEISKELL
Wedding Ceremony Performed
At st. Patrick's, the Rev.
Father Bart Officiating.

The wedding OF Miss Elaine Fitz-
hugh Powell, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. LuCian Whiting Powell, and
Jesse Lewis Heiskell, took place this
morning at II o'clock in st. Patrick s
Church, the Rev. Father Bart officiat.
ing.
Palms, ferns. and spring blossoms
formed the church decorations, and
the wedding music was played by Miss
GlennOn. organist of the church.
The bride was escorted and given
in marriage by her father. She wore
a beautiful gown OF white brocaded
satin. trimmed with tuIle and lace.
Her long tulle veil was arranged
with orange blossoms. and she car
ried a shower bouquet of lilies Of the
valley.
Sister Matron OF Honor.
Mrs. Francis Auguste Millott, OF
Pittsburgh. was her sisters matron
of honor. She wore a gown OF orchid
satin, with a black picture hat, and
carried an armful of pink roses.
The maids of honor, Miss Hester
) IHeiskell and Miss Augusta Heiskell.
daughters OF the bridegroom, were
attractively gowned. one in pink sat
in and the other in blue. They wore
black picture hats and carried white
sweet peas.
Mrs. Powell. mother of the bride.
wore a gown OF kings blue crepe me-
teor over gold satin, with a hat OF
pink roses. and her flowers were Rus
sian violets.
Edward Heiskell, son of the bride
groom, was the best man. The ushers
were Claude Clifton, Henry Sohn,
Alexander Muncaster, and Francis. w.
Hill.
Reception At Henderson Home.
After the ceermony at the church
a reception was held at the home OF
Mrs. John B. Henderson, in Sixteenth
street, where about 100 guests were
entertained. Mrs. HendersOS and the
bridal party were assisted in receiv-
ing by Mrs. Albert Sidney Burleson,
Mrs. Scott, daughter-in-law of former
Senator Nathan B. Scott, and a num-
Der of others who own pictures done
by the brides father, one of Wash
ington's best known artists. Mrs.
Henderson has a large and interest
ing collection of Mr.. Powell's work.
Later in the afternoon Mr.. and Mrs.
Heiskell departed upon their wedding
trip. the bride wearing a navy blue
cloth suit, with a small black hat and
gray furs. After April Mr.. and Mrs
Heiskell will be at home at Kildare,
Maryland, their country home.
The Washington times., 1917-02-07
WEDDING CAKE, AGED IS.

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. IA fruit
cake forty-six years old, baked by the
mother OF d. c. Walker, Of Anaconda,
Mont. was served Mt the wedding
breakfast here. following the mar
riage of Mr.. Walker and Miss Laura
Ice, Of Butte. Mont.