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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-10-03

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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-10-03

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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-10-03

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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-10-03

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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-10-03
Die Sreibeits 2nleibe

Bon ". 8. gReaOuO, sefretdr ocs S6o6omte8.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-10-03

abonniert ottf bic &d9Iide 9ribiiuc.
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10

The article "Our Duty" republished
from last week has met some criticism
by some Negroes. They feel that
there is not redeeminp spark of
manhood in the president They have
the same love for him that the Col
onists had for King Geo. III. That
is natural and it is also the reason.
why the Star does not use the term
"Stand by the president" The Negro
will stand by the United States un-
der the Stars and Stripes. and there
fore must support the president as a
matter of duty rather than choice. 1t
Is for love for their country, which
they hope will soon give them their
civil rights guaranteed under its con-
stitution; because it is their birth
place, where they have endured every
suffering and hope to enjoy every
blessing. So far as Mr.. Wilson per-
sonally is concerned-to stand by him
means to endorse his damnable dis
ordinations against the Negro. There
is not a Negro, with an ounce of
manhood, who would shoulder gun
to support Mr.. Wilson and it is
certain that Mr.. Wilson will never be
expected to do as did Gov. Stanley
of Kentucky, !. e. risk his life to save
q Negro. 1t is nevertheless true, that
conditions compel us to respect Mr..
Wilson only by virtue of his position,
when we would rather love him for
his personality. Pres. Wilson is to
the Negro what President Lincoln
was not.
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10

The Star takes no part in criticizing
the actions or opinions of DR.. Robert
Morton, the successor of DR.. Booker
T. Washington. "The South is the
place for the Negro, and when jus
tice prevails many will be returning
to their native localities. The great
movement today among the Jews is to
reclaim Jerusalem. Let us agitate for
right and protest against wrongs,
wherever we are, and we must do SO
decently and in good order. The Ne
gfoes of the North have not borne
their share of their Southern brothers
burdens. We may have the many
privileges in the North but we have
not in any great measure, accepted
them, while the Southern Negro is
working out the Negro problem (D
under discrimination and persecution
Let us do our duty, where we are.
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10
HAMPTON PRIZE WINNERS.
Miss Myrtle Mcleod Leads Trio In
Public Speaking Contest.

Miss Myrtle Mcleod Leads Trio In
Public Speaking Contest.
Myrtle Eloise Mcleod of CocOanut
Grove, Fla. won the first prize In the
recent public speaking contest which
was held at Hampton institute under
the auspices of Miss Mary w. Nettle-
ton and Professor w. II. B. Williams,
who for several years have offered
prizes to encourage students In the
art Of effective public speaking: "The
Fezziwig Ball. from Dickens, was the
selection chosen by Myrtle Mcleod.
The other winners were Fred D..
Lawson of Roanoke. Va. and Colum
bus X. Simango Of Mount Silinda Mis-
sion, Melsetter, Africa. For the first
time a girl has won a prize in the
Hampton speaking contest. 1t is
therefore interesting to know more
about this promising student.
Myrtle Mcleod was born on Dec. %,
1894, and at nineteen, after ten years
Of training in the ungraded public
schools, entered Hampton institute.
Since her arrival on the lower PENN
sula Of Virginia in September. 1914.
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10

I am against Catholic. Protestant.
or Jew, If the representative of any
of these creeds does anything against
the American spirit I demand whole
hearted and undivided loyalty to the
United States. I denounce as a crime
against the country the effort by any
section of our people, of whatever
origin to perpetuate. racial divisions
in this country-Theodore Roosevelt.
in Metropolitan. Dec. 1916.
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10

Since Mayor Van Lear presented
his views on the Presidents attitude,
the paid press has tried to prove him
unpatriotic. They have failed. 1t is
an attempt to "rock the boat" Mayor
Van Lear is Spanish War Veteran
and is entitled to his opinion as well
as the c. A. R He knows that the
war o.. 1903 was plot of political
assassins Men in editorial sanctums
may bring about war, but they have
never been known to win a battle
Such men as Van Lear are needed.
He has the courage of his convic-
tons. and belongs to that memorable
line of undaunted reformers, who
proved that one in the right will be-
come majority.
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10
SCALP TREATMENT an,
HAIR GROWING

Mrs. Maggie Martin wishes to
announce that she Is the Mime
aro1is Accent for MADAM c. 7
WALKERS Wonderful Hair
Grower and Preparations.
Special attention given to Tet-
ter. Eczema and GROWING hair on
Personal Instructions and Demon
strations can be obtained at
temples. A ful1 line of Goods.
2n13 GARFIELD AVE.
MINNEAPOLIS. MINN.
MRS. MAGGIE MARTIN. ACT.
N. w. PHONE SOUTH 1742
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10
CONFERENCE ON MIGRATION.
Urban League In Resolutions Outlines
Plan to Meet New Conditions.

Urban League In Resolutions Outlines
Plan to Meet New Conditions.
Resolutions on the Negro northward
migration Of 1867 passed at the
conference on Negro migration held
under the auspices of the National
League on Urban Conditions Among
Negroes at the Russell Sage FOunda-
ton building, New York, Jan. 26. were
the following: '
This conference. on Negro migration, as
sembled under the auspices of the Nation
al League. on Urban Conditions Among
Negroes. wishes to 60 on record as believ-
ing s.. .r
a. That this is the time of all times for
Negroes of the south and whites of the
south to>arrive at better understanding
Of each other and Of the value of the two
races to each other. --.
() That the Negroes Industrial oppor-
tunities In the north are unusual that
northern employers are securing and can
secure Negro labor, dependable. loyal,
constant American labor, and that this
labor should not be abused or exploited,
but should be cared for as well as any
other labor.
C9 That, although thousands of Negroes
left the south since April. 1916. and more
are to follow, still the great mass of the
Negro population Of the United States will
remain in the southland; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, first, in the south, That wher-
ever possible, whether in the city or rural
community. organizations be formed with
the following purposes:
(a) To foster good feeling between the
two races.
(b) To study the, health, school and work
needs of the Negro population.
(c) To develop agencies and stimulate
activities to meet those needs.
(d) BY training and health protection to
increase the Industrial efficiency OF Me-
groes and to encourage a fairer attitude
toward Negro labor, especially In regard
to hours, conditions and regularity OF
work and standard Of wages.
(e> To increase therespect for law and
the orderly administration Of justice.
Resolved, second, in the north, That
similar organizations be formed or exist
ing organizations urged to take action
which. In addition to the purposes already
mentioned. shall seek to instruct the Ne
gro migrants:
Gay AS to the dress, habits and methods
of living necessary to Withstand the rigors
Of the northern climate.
(b) As to the efficiency. regularity and
application demanded Of workers In the
north
(c) As to the danger of dealing or going
with unscrupulous or vicious persons and
Of frequenting questionable resorts.
I'D AS to the opportunities offered by
the towns and cities Of the north In
schools. hospitals. police protection and
employment.
(e) AS to facilities offered by the church,
I. M. c. A. and Y. w. c. A. and other or
ganizations.
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10
SIX GOOD REASONS
Why You Should Join The National
Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People.

ment of colored People.
It teaches that race prejudice is
the most evil thing in the world to-
day and that aim Crow" cars, race
accorded all their social, civil and
political rights and will receive
exact justice In all the relations of
segregation. anti-intermarriage
laws and all other manifestations
of It are unchristian and cruel eff
forts OF the stronger to Cypress
the weaker.
II combats in the courts. state
legislatures. the Halls Of Congress.
the government departments. and
everywhere the spirit of pe-secu-
tion against the Colored People
which grows out Of race prejudice.
It 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.
It 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.
l. It aims to uphold the honor of
Our women by opposing the pas
sage of anti-race inter-marriage
laws
! II Is composed of members of both
races and sexes on terms of COM
p1efe equality and as brothers and
sisters in this holy cause of free
dom
An Appeal for Funds.
The Association needs mon
y and new members. II costs just
'ne dollar to join. II you believe in
air play. in fighting for your rights,
you believe in organization and CO.
10 your bit toward advancing the race
md therby helping to make human
motherhood a reality and not a
iction
Send One Dollar to the under
iened and ioin IN this great work.
Sec'y r. A. Skinner, 2817 Chicago
AVE.. Minneapolis.
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10
ENCOURAGE THE YOUNG
PEOPLE.

Encourage the young people, who
are interested in church and social
work. They need the advice and as
sistance of those, who are older and
more experienced. Instead of such
being the case; it is often that rivalry
and agitation results, when the young
people make better showing than
the older element.
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10

The high cost of living is a blessing
In disguise to many of our people.
It Is lesson in economy taught by
experience to be practiced with eff
ficiency. They have too often, ac-
cepted the luxuries and rejected the
necessities. The tables are turned
and instead of idolizing the vanities
Of IN existence, they must idealize the
realities of life. Put more brains in
your business, and you can and will
overcome the adversities. that beset
you In every walk of life.
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10
Progress. Of . we.. virsini. School.

The West Virginia Collegiate insti-
tpte at Institute. w. Va, has a larger
enrolment of students than at any
other time during it's existence. 1t is
believed that this increase In numbers
Is due principally to the raising Of the
grade Of the school to college rank.
Professor Byrd.Prillerman is the pres
ident of the institution. He Is one Of
the most capable and popular educators
in the state. Under his administration
the institute has made great progress.
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10

Business Thrift Of Race In Chicago.
The latest reports on the number Of
business enterprises among our people
in Chicago show that the number has
increased from 400 to 731 since 1914
In many other large cities Of the coun.
try similar progress is noted in the
business and professional activities Of
the race.
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10
LynohIns Record In the United States.

Lynehlns 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,
Gems, 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., 1917-02-10

COLUMBUS X. sIMANGO, MISS MYRTLD
z. N'LEoD AND FREDERICK D. LAWSON.
this young woman has madean excel
lent record in all departments of the
Hampton school.
Fred D. Lawson entered Hampton
institute on Sept. 25. 1911, at the age
of seventeen. He began in the lowest
class Of the night school and is now a
member of the senior class. Lawson
played on the Hampton institute foot
ball team Of 1915.
Columbus X. Simango, a product of
the Mount Silinda Mission school in
southern Rhodesia. entered Hampton
In May, 1915, and has been making a
creditable record in his academic stud
les and in his Industrial work. Siman-
60 recently spoke before the Congrega-
tional convention which met in Tole-
do. o.
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10
OUR DUTY.

Woodrow Wilson is our president,
and every loyal American must sup
port him. If there be war. the Negro
will be as usual. among the first to
offer his services for the defense of
his country.
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10

A Negro newspaper is a good
medium for the personal advertise
ments of many, who never subscribe
for it. Usually, those who fail to
support Negro newspapers are often
first to need them.
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10
RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION

Do not waste your time making
promises to our agents. Send your
money by Express or Post Office Or
der or in cash or postage stamps.
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10

The Twin City Star stands for
equal rights for all American citizens.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-09
AMERICAN MISSION
ARRIVES IN RUSSIA
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SAFE PASS
AGE OF COMMISSION WAS
MADE BY DANIELS.
TO PETROGRAD AT ONCE
Outline Of Communication to Russian
Heads Indicate What America Is
Fighting For and How Far
She Will Go.

Washington.-The American mis-
sion to Russia, headed by Elihu Root,
arrived at a Russian port. Announce
ment of the safe passage of the com
mission was made by Secretary of
the Navy Daniels
Mr.. Root bears plenipotentiary
powers to act for the United States.
Timed TO coincide with his arrival, 4
message from the State Department
outlining the war aims of the United
States has been cabled to the de fac
to government of Russia.
The statement sets forth clearly
what the United States is fighting FOR
and how far it will go. The statement
is addressed to Russia for two main
reasons-to brace the republican gov
ernment of that country by assurance
of the aid of the great sister republic
across the seas and to convey to the
liberals of Russia the knowledge that
America is fighting for the same ideals
which they demand as part of any
peace treaty.
The peace aims-or the peace de-
mands-they might be called, or
America, may be divided somewhat
as follows:
First-Crushing of militarism and
abandonment of heavy ornaments as
guarantee against junkerism again
plunging the world into sea of blood.
This is the demand of democracy
that it may be made safe against the
onslaughts of an imperial clique.
Second-Freedom of the seas and
restriction of the use Of submarines
as a weapon of offense. Crews of mer-
chant vessels must be assured safety.
In this connection, restrictions upon
the use of many implements of land
war are also likely. Poison gas, liquid
flame and similar weapons are regard
ed as too inhuman to be allowed 10
again be employed for the destruction
of life.
Third-Guarantees that will hold
that small nations and their rights will
be respected. This includes the re-
creation and indemnity of Belgium,
Servia and other little countries wip.
ed out by the Germans, as well as the
establishment so far as possible Of
borders on racial lines. A Jewish re-
public in Palestine may be one Of The
outgrow:hs of the war. and this is fav-
ored by the United States.