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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-01

General Harrison Gray Otis is dead. America has
lost one OF It's fearless and effective journalists
He was a man of strong conviction and intelligent
thought Republican OF Republicans, whose attack
upon Governor Hiram W. Johnson OF California for his
treachery toward Hughes in the last national cam
pagn attracted widespread attention aud approval He
served in two wars with distinction and Of an old
American family which had produced both soldiers
statesmen James OTIS Revolutionary patriot and ora
tor was his grandfather and the first Harrison Gray
Otis served with distinction Senator from Massa-
chusetts General Otis conflict with organized labor
the deathdealing explosion in the Los Angeles Times
Building and the arrests and prosecutions following
that explosion still fresh in the public mind
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-01

Thanks to the activity and energy OF Benjamin B.
Allen and others the Home Guard for Wilmington now
Is assured. Fully fifty men already have enrolled for
hat service Many others have sgnihed their purpose
Or joining the organization There is earnestness
about the whole movement that augurs its success
along lines that will meet with public approval Prop
ery composed. ohcered and directed, the Guard can
perform valuable service after the Organised Mitamen
who have been mustered into the Federal service have
gone to their training camp. The fact that Home
Guard exists and stands ready to support the civil
thorities will have good moral effect upon elements
which disposed TO be lawless
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-01

tie; at last fighting for the preserve
ton OF the United States and its
citizens after nearly three years, dur
ing which our protection was accom-
pilshed, so far as we were protected,
by other nations. The soldiers of the
Allies who have died on land the
sailors who have gone to honorable
graves on the seas, in defence of their
own lands, were our defenders; and
likewise, in Mr.. Lansing's words.
primarily, there, every man who
crosses the ocean to fight on foreign
SOIL against the armies of the German
Emperor goes forth to fight fors his
country and for the preservation of
those things for which our forefafhars
were willing to die.
TO those who thus offer themselves
we owe the. same debt that we owe
to those men who in the past fought
on American soil in the cause of lib
erty.
mo. not the same debt, but a great
er one.
ut calls for more patriotism. more
occidental and truer vision to wage
war on distant shores than to repel an
invader or defend ones home"
There has been natural but mona
the less regrettable tendency to lool<
on this war as a conflict for an an
stract If elevated. ideal. Likewiee.
there has been a notion, fostered bv
geographical factors, to discuss It as
Their war, and to conceiveof our eff
fort in it as exerted to "heip them"
To the correction of these dangerous
Misunderstanding Mr.. Lansing has
made the most effective contribution.
10 is imperative that Americans should
realize that the frontiers of our conn
try and the first line Of defence of
our nation are the battle lines that
surround the Central Empires. and
thu victory in France and Belgium, in
Austria and Russia is the only thing
that can keep the red tide OF autoc-
racy's aggression from the shores OF
this continent.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-01
THAT FAREWELL no THE sOIDIERs

M Af0R LAWSON has displayed commendabe ac-
IVA tiyity in the matter Of planning formal fare
well to the Delaware troops before they leave for
training camp at Admission. Ala. The movement he
has set on foot is we'll deserving of the hearty support
Of all Deawareans
The meeting held in the Mayors once yesterday
ganized the movement in such form that success
assured. The several committees appointed will enter
enthusiastically upon the work assigned to them
Whatever is done should be on a scale in keeping
with the dignity and soiemnty Of the occasion. No
effort should be spared to make Il clear to the sol
diers that the people OF this commonwealth appreciate
the fact that they have responded to the nations call
in the hour OF need and wish them well matter TO
What sanguinary field OF operations they may be sent
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-01

would practically be doubled and financial imitation
created the end Of which see
II would send prices far above the present high
level and no government agency could prevent fur
Their rise IN the cost OF living.
II would mean extravaganza among the we-to-do
where need saving, and desolaton among the work
who need to be we'll feed to keep up with the
nous demands for production.
II would mean labor troubles where need indus
trial peace, and internal dlssension where need
harmony
In a sentence unless big loans balanced by
taxes which are equtably distributed country in
evtably will find itself in a serious financial dilemma
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-01

Stories OF drownings and death-deoling automobile
accidents stud the columns these days When
inquiry is made to the fact usually is re-
vealed that such casualties due someone's
essness reckessness Repeated warnings safety
first educational campaigns do not seem to have the
desired effect in many quarters 1t is unfortunate
condition which does speak well for the human
ment in the fields OF pleasure and business
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-01

Another Anglo-French drive IS In progress on the
western warfront II should serve to impair still fur
reducing the Teutonc pressure against the Russians
the eastern front Russia must come back" The
task OF reorganzing her civil and military affairs will
be made exceedingly difficult, however. unless the
force OF the present German and Austrian offensive
the east be broken through intensive offensive by
the Entente armies in western Europe.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-01

of Congress. It has been reported
unanimously from the Senate Commit
tee on Military Affairs. Senator Cham
berlain, who has proved himself a
good strateglst with the army, the-food
conservation and the aviation bills,
should easily push It to passage.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-01

is encouraging to know that the freight yard strike
In Chicago has been broken The men have returned
TO work Notwithstanding they failed to win the fight
for preferential treatment Of union men in the employ
ment Of new switehmen The railroad officials assert
that the congestion OF freight due to the strike soon
will be cleared up and the situation restored 10 normal
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-01

Il is confidently expected bv most Wilmington phys-
clans that there will be another outbreak OF infante
paralysis in this city this Summer. That being true,
# is the duty OF everyone to keep the watch for
and to report rapidly they develop Prompt
reports and quick action by our health officials will
far toward reducing the mortality due to the mys-
terous and deadly disease
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-01
AMERICA FIRST, LAST,
AND ALL THE TIME.

We gaze on the sky a starlight night
And wonder why the stars shine so bright
Lets pause for moment and look at our Flag
Whose stars constantly twinkle-boys don't lag;
For red calls for yaor the blue means true;
The white speaks for justice. and the world bows to
you.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-01
PeriIs We Overlook!

(oDen Letter from P Ripley A. n and s F. Ry).
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03
Morris As "Our Leader"

The Weekly Advocate has pro.
claimed Hon. w. R. Morris as the
leader of the Negroes of this city.
The Star refutes this statement, not
because Mr.. Morris is not qualified in
many ways, but because he lacks that
initiative necessary for competent
leadership. The Advocate's>article is
in the abstract, and full of high
sounding irrevelancies. Let us have
the facts, and IL Mr.. Morris is lead
ing in the right direction. every Ne
gro should and would follow him.
The Negroes of Minneapolis need a
representative, chosen by them, not
one selected for them by the white
people. The Star does not object to
Mr.. Morris or any real leader. AS it
is we are struggling and have no
leader. Is it the fault of the leader(O
or the followers? If Mr.. Morris will
take the lead for the races benefit,
then the Advocate and the Star should
do the driving. It is up to Mr.. Nor
ris and his Advocate.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03
To Establish Labor Bureau.

Trenton, N. j., Sept. 26.-The great
influx of Negroes from the South has
been recognized by the state, and
General Lewis T. Bryant, state COM
missioner of labor, today announced
the establishment by his department
Of the Division of Negro Welfare and
Employment Bureau. The action re-
suited from many conferences be-
tween General Bryant and the State
House commission, composed of Gov
ernor Edge, State Treasurer Read and
State Comptroller Bugbee.
The possibilities of social uplift and
constructive work through the activi-
ties of the bureau will be tried out
during the next four or five months,
and a Recommendation will be made
to the next legislature to make the
department permanent. Colored citi-
zens of the state have shown great
interest, and Isaac H. Nutter of At
lantic City, who has always been a
worker among his people, has offered
his services, without salary, to under
take the organization of the bureau.
He is lawyer, and several physi-
clans and a layman will be engaged
in the work with him.-Pittsburg
Courier. .., >-...
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03
FROM CAUSE TO EFFECT,

The Star does not cast any per-
sonal reflections on the intent OF the
Union Hall banquet We hope to show
the results. Such an event was too
large for such a small place. Negroes
deserve the better places provided
for such purposes. The Auditorium
or State Capitol would serve the pur-
pose better The Negro soldier
makes no apology for his record and
is entitled to every consideration:
The Negroes of st. Paul had hon.
ored the draft men and it was up to
Mr.. Hill as a white man to give them
the best as enjoyed by white men.
When the Negroes banquet Mr.. Hill.
who deserves every respect, they
should have him in their hall and he
would be proud to be among them.
When Mr.. Hill again shows his re-
gard for our people. he should take
them to a place better suited. He
would gladly do it, but there is al.
ways some Negroes, whose itching
palm fever, this article is intended
to cure. If everything for all the
Negroes must be held in Negro hall,
regardless of conditions, we are
thankful at this time for not having
one in this city.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03
MAKING MORE SOLDIERS.

The remark I'm staying home to
make more soldiers" is current
among the vulgar, nevertheless, 1t
should be the motto of all, who are
not at the front. Every organization
or individual is expected to do those
things which build up the rising gen.
Grafton to the highest moral, mental
and physical development-to pre-
serve motherhood-to protect sister.
hood-to provide for childhood and
to promote brotherhood. Whether in
peace or war these are essential for
that good citizenship, and that alone
can produce good soldiers. Those
perverts who use this remark, in its
vulgar terms, are the ones RESPONSE
bic for broken homes, deserted wives,
dependent children and every other
deplorable condition in our social
life today. From such stuff slackers
are made. Make soldiers for our
race! not only for this war, but for
the great battle of life.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03


We have some among our advertis
ers and subscribers who are a credit
to our race for their business-like
methods. They pay promptly in ad-
vance and expect nothing unreason-
able in return. Others want to know
why we can't trust them?" or send
bil1S and then a collector, and finally
censor q Negro editor because he can't
run his paper like the white man.,
Few persons realize that it pays to
pay as you go. The Star is not an
installment plan proposition. 1t is a
real newspaper run under many diff
culties mostly due to the foolish no.
tions and ignorant whims of those
whom it serves and protects and from
whom 1t should get it's support and
their consideration. II
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03

The Star advocates loyalty and its
editor makes no sacrifice of its pur-
pose and gives no quarter to disloy-
alists. But should he attempt to
speak. may his tongue cleave to the
roof Of his mouth-and II he began to
write. may his right hand lose it's
usefulness: were he to condone by
silence the sins of our friends (?)
who, although living in the North,
they subscribe to the doctrine Of Till
man and Vardaman. Let us fight for
every right for American black and
white. and let us not send our boys
to the trenches. and prove towards
at home. God knows, we owe it to
them. now that they have gone, to do
our duty here. Should we fall. great
will be the penalty. If we; act our
part we'll, posterity will call us
blessed. Which shall it be?
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03

There is a great demand for labor
ers now and Negroes are being en-
ployed where before they were mot
wanted" AS a rule, they are making
good and their efficiency will over.
come much of the general prejudice
against them. The Negro has been
denied the privilege of employment
mostly because of the ignorance Of
many employers. Since the Negro Ia.
borer has better opportunities, he will
be better citizen. The so-called race:
problem will soon be solved because
there is no Negro problem; 1t is the
white mans; and it's only solution ID
an intelligent consideration for the Mel
gro as a man and an acknowledgment
Of his right to earn his living on equal
footing with other citizens!
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03
STUDENTS HONOR MISS JEFFREY
Central High Seniors Elect Her Pres,
ident Of the Musical Club.

Miss Marienne jeffrey, our talented
and popular pianist, was unexpectedly
but deservedly honored by the mem.
beers of the senior class Of the Central
High School of this city this week.
She was elected president Of their
Musical club. new organization prin.
cipally for the study Of advanced pi-
ano music. It begins with member
ship of so members Miss jeffrey has
been for several terms pianist Of the
High School orchestra and has proven
herself musician Of extraordinary
ability.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03
Statement Of the ownershtp, Manage
ment, Circulation, Etc.,

StatSment OF tne OWUeVoutPp WaHSSG
ment, Circulation, Etc,
OF THE TWIN CITY STAR, published
weekly at Minneapolis, Mimi. required
by the Act of August "a. 1912.
Editor. Managing Editor, and Pub.
usher, Cha& Sumner Smith, Owners
Cbas.> Sumner Smith and Catherine J.
Smith, Minneapolis. Mimi.
Known bondholders. mortgages,
and other security holders. holding ]
per cent or more of total amount OF
bonds. mortgages. or other securities:
None.
(Signed) .Chas. Sumner Smith.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 9Th day Of October, 1917.
Brown s. Smith,
Notary Public,
Hennepin County, MINI.
MY commission expires Sept. IS.
1872.
(Notarial Seal).
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03

We were glad to mention the names
of Congressman Schall and Lundeen
of this city and Van Dyke Of st. Paul
as the friends of our race. Regard
less Of the criticisms OF Mr.. !, Lun-
deem, he has made good with us.
The Negroes are not permitted to en-
ter the national feasts or fights and
we'll let them quarrel, exercising our
privilege to keep out Ernie" Lun-
deem IL right on the Negro question
al the time, and we regret that Mr..
Roosevelt cannot boast of such. con-
sistency. No man, willing to give
justice to Llack men. has been or
ever will be found disloyal to our
American flag. ~
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03
Rev. BeasIey Takes Action to
Better Negroes Conditions.

Dear Editor take this liberty to
write you as follows: You will find
herein enclosed a clipping from the
Pittsburg Courier of Sept. %, ITO
Establish Labor Bureau" ] took up
the matter with Hon. julius Schmahl,
secretary of state; Mr.. VIM. Houk,
commissioner Of labor; Mr.. VIM. Will
Jams, the governors private messen-
ger, and other leading officials, and
am trying to get some one appointed.
also talked with DR.. Waldo Turner,
vice president of the National Asso-
citation for the Advancement of Col
ored People, in st. Paul, and will con-
fer with you and others at the Forum
and the N. A. A. c. p. in Minneapolis.
With such an organization we would
not have so many things come up to
humiliate the race. such as the recent
dismissal, Of a Negro teacher in a
school in st. Paul, and would have a
court of appeal to resort to. That af-
fair is a deplorable one. The word
democracy" is farce among the peo-
pie of this state. The world Is watch
ing the Anglo-Saxon from various an
giles. The democracy of the American
people in California and the state
ments sent over the country against
the Japanese and Negroes have not
been forgotten by neither race.
This one act of rejecting this Negro
girl of refinement and culture from
teaching in public school shows that
the white people have shut their eyes
to moral inconsistencies. If democ-
racy cannot control seIfishness and ha-
tired, then democracy is a failure. Do
we pay our taxes to support white
teachers. only? God is just and his
Justice will not slumber forever. The
preachers Of our leading white pull
pits have failed to comment on these
outrages upon the colored race. This
Satanic pretense of democracy has be-
come too evident in religious, civic
and political affairs.
In the capital of this state at one
time there were two colored janitors,
two colored pages, two colored women
to copy bills. These positions are now
filled with white employees. Why is
it? You can't say it is the /. w. w.
Why have we not Negro in the
sheriff's and auditors Offices of Ram
sey county, as we had once? There
are colored teachers in schools in
other cities and why can't they teach
in st. Paul and Minneapolis? What
agencies are at work to bring those
results? This is a good time for the
Negro to find out the cause. Is it
because the men who are in charge
have no backbone or stability to them?
Please publish as paid advertisement.
REV. d. E. BEASLEY, II
905 Marion St., st. Paul.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03

perscas of prominence, who have
done comparatively nothing far us,
according to their positions and pow
err; although they have been material
ly benefited by US.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03

progress, and until they are removed,
any action for race betterment is a
loss of time and energy. The Star
has fought and suffered sad expe-
rience. The Negroes of the Twin
Cities should get busy and begin TO-
do everything worthy as a united
people.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03

Now, while we are enthused for
war service, let's make a solid attack
in the fight for the reinstatement of
Miss Leaited. Attention.! DR.. Tur-
ner! Forward march! and the N.
A. A. c. p. will follow you or relegate
you. Fighting Joe" Sherwood is
our reserve.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03
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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03

Owing to an increase in cost, we
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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03
Francis, Great Speech.

BILLY was better than ever" we're
the reports of those who heard the
speech of Atty. VIM. #. Francis at
the farewell to the St. Paul boys by
the Negro citizens. Mr.. Francis is
a man OF whom every good citizen OF
Minnesota is proud, and Negroes
should gladly follow his leadership.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03
THE STAR MUST ANSWER.

Rev. Beasley has taken up neces-
sary work and has hard job. He is
familiar with state conditions and
knows personally many state n Off
cials, because he was formerly the
private messenger to Governor Van
SAINT. The Star has left the answer to
this worthy communication of last
week to the members of our race,
who have at heart its advancement,
and should be depended upon for ac-
tivity, but they have not answered.
The Star, which must answer, has
fought for the recognition of the Ne
gro in every branch of publis service.
but it is hindered and discouraged,
since the advent of competitor,
which boosts any and every official
(for revenue only as "the right man
in the right place." 1t has led the
powers that lie to believe that the
Negro is doing better here than
elsewhere and that those who COM
plain are the calamity-howlers. The
Star has commended that DR.. Turner
is not the man for the position he
holds. Gov. Burnquist is the sup.
posed president of the N. A. A. G. p.
in st. Paul, and it might as well have
Tillman as president, so far as our
governors efforts for our race are
concerned. Gov. Burnquist has
qualified DIS good governor for the
white people and DR.. Turner as a
physician and surgeon, but neither
are. worthy of a place as the official
head Of any organization for Negro
progress.
Political trickery and jealousy
among Negroes have much to do
with our lack of positions; and much
will he accomplished when we unite
as a people. Conditions in Mime
apolis are just as bad as in st. Paul.
Our leader here, Hon. w. r. Morris,
whose proud boast Of his high rank
in every Negro fraternjty-whose
long service as lawyer and a citi.
zen III the commnnity-whose MEM
bership in leading white church
whose name has been for many years
the label Of all the Negroes whose
Leadership, has been endorsed by the
white people. because It suits them)
has led the Negro to the position
we hold today in this city.
The Star invites cooperation ard
Mr., Morris should take the lead for
his races interest. He has never
made even q suggestion to The Star for
any. united movement and has gen.
orally received and accepted pay. for
any service rendered. We should
get together in fact There Is nothing
In gatherings and offering resolu-
lions. We must in one unite,i effort
call on the men responsible for any
grievances against the race. and de-
mand redress. He can never id.
vance while one leader" will take the
hack track and alibi with an apology
for his action. and another cringihg
crook. with newspaper like Mont.
gonsery OF the Advocate, endorsed by
Morris, tell the while folks the pri-
vate and public affairs Of organiza-
tons and individuals, who advocate
Jim Crowism and segregation: who
condemns iutermarriage, amalgama-
ton. ETC.. and makes living as
spy for the enemy; always ssady to
sell every black mans birthright for
two dollars or less. These are the
contepding forces that hinder our
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03

There is not Negro on the pay
roll OF the entire military forces of
the state.