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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-08
GROWTH OF EXTENSION WORK
AT ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
How a Georgia Institution Is Meeting
tho City Amusement Problem.

Atlanta, Ga.-Atlanta university Is
doing an important civic service in its
college extension work by giving whole
some and uplifting amusement free Of
charge to the cOlored citizens Of At
lanta. The undertaking in one respect
Is similar to the work done by Hull
House in Chicago some years ago
when it used the young Greeks Of Chi
cago to present the ancient classical
Greek dramas.
To compensate for the lack of oppor-
tunity to see plays under conditions of
self respect in the theaters Of the city
the teacher Of expression gives plays
Of the best sort every year. On per.
feet moonlight night "A Midsummer
Nights Dream" was given out of doors.
Nature has provided on the campus in
grove a perfect amphitheater, SO
that many of those who saw these
young people so skillfully perform this
play said they never want to see it in
doors again.
Recently near the close of a terms
instruction the class presented Ham
let," also free Of charge. The chapel,
the only auditorium the university has,
was packed almost to suffocation with
an eager audience that would have
pleased the great master, William
Shakespeare himself, If he could have
looked into the faces Of the audience.
and we think he would not have been
displeased with the acting. One who
has seen the great actors give these
plays is inclined to sigh at the temer-
ity Of young actors who would attempt
tragedy, and the sigh is often justified.
Nevertheless many an amateur has
been quickened by such performances.
In good music, too, Atlanta univer-
sity is doing missionary work. Free
recitals of oratorios and choral classes
bring to these people an elevation Of
taste to offset the vulgarities of much
Of the popular music. At the recent
commencement former President HOr
ace Bumstead delivered the histor
ical address covering the fifty years Of
the life Of Atlanta university. the first
Negro college established In Georgia.
Dr. Washington GLADDEN. Of Cleveland.
O., who once before preached the bac-
calaureate sermon, was one Of the
orators, and Professor Monroe Work
of Tuskegee was another.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-08

the public schools Of his town, under
the private tutelage of some Of the
most brilliant and able teachers of the
country, which training was supple
mented by extensive travel In this
country as we'll as the continents Of
Europe and Africa. The books Of his
fine library bear evidence that he was
on the best of terms with them and
that they were not merely ornaments.
Bishop Walters was keen observer
Of the change Of the political status Of
the Negro in recent years and viewed
with apprehension the gradual elimi-
nation Of the Negro from politics both
north and south, not only by the Dem
ocrats, but by the party Of Lincoln and
Grant. He saw that the Republican
party was looking on with Indifference
while the Negro was being stripped Of
his constitutional privileges and i'm
munities.
Seeing these conditions, he took
counsel of other men Of the race, who
also viewed with alarm the drift Of
affairs, and they held a consultation
over the politically PROSTATE body Of
the Negro, and they decided that the
malady from which he was suffering
was an overgrOwth Of allegiance to
the Republican party, and the only
cure was q division Of the black vote.
This presented hard problem, but
the Negro, having been deserted by the
party he had slavishly served, 1t was
expedient that he form other friendly
ties At this time a friendly hand
was extended by some right thinking
Democrats, and the support Of the col
ored voters was solicited. Bishop
Walters at once became the leader Of
the colored Democrats Of the country.
The following letter from former
Judge r. s. Hudspeth, national Demo
cratic committeeman for New Jersey.
to Mrs. Walters upon the death of the
bishop shows the high esteem In which
the late Bishop Walters was held by
prominent and influential men Of the
Democratic party:
Jersey City, N. j., Feb. 10. 1917.
My Dear Mrs. Walters-I fully expected
to have attended the bishops funeral and
pay my tribute Of respect and affection
for him, but official duties engaged me,
and ! was prevented. was dreadfully
shocked when I heard Of his death, al
though II was not unexpected. the mall
ady he suffered from promising little hope
| Of recovery, yet wished SO earnestly for
his return to health The bishop was O
splendid type Of a man. His qualities OF
mind and heart endeared him to all Of
| those who had the privilege Of knowing
him, and ! fortunately was one of Them
| He was human in his ideas and impulses
| lie was always pleading for those who
| needed help. going out Of his way to So
cure favors for them. ready to make any
personal sacrifice to obtain some benefit
| for the one In whose cause he was inter-
ested.
In his religious faith he was as simple
as child, that simplicity which was new
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-08
EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE.

Boston Branch of Militant Body Asks
President to Stop Lynchinss.
Boston.-The executive committee OF
the Boston branch Of the National
Equal Rights league has sent to Presi-
dent Wilson the following letter with
regard to the lynching Of Eli Persons
at Memphis. Tenn, the latter part Of
May:
ITO the President, Woodrow Wilson.
White House, Washington:
Associated Press reports the mutila-
ton and burning alive of colored man
without trial at Memphis. Tenn, and
also that mob intends to burn two
more. We call Upon you as head Of
the federal government to make every
effort to stay this further blot on the
civilization and humanity Of this Chris
tian nation. Our laws forbid the burn
ing alive of rats in a trap. We i'm
plore you, while saying much for JUS
tfce and humanity for foreign nations.
to speak out for justice to 100000
colored American citizens and to stop
stirring of resentmcrts. America is ri
valing Germany and Turkey in barbar
ic atrocities. Will you do scmething?'
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-08
TUSKEGEE SUMMER School,
Term For Teachers Begins At Noted
Institution June II.

Term For Teachers Begins At Noted
Institution June II.
Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.-The
eighth annual session Of the Tuskegee
Institute Summer School For Teachers
will be held June II to July 20. Prep
arations are under way for b large at
tendance. The correspondence indi-
Gates widespread interest on the part
Of teachers not only In Alabama, but
in many other states.
BY reason Of the facilities offered for
instruction in all the subjects taught
in rural and city schools and in the
best and latest methods Of the presen-
tation Of these subjects and also for In.
struction In all Industrial branches the
Tuskegee summer school Is indorsed
by educators and school officials every
where. New courses this year are a
combined course In measurements. In
education and vocational guidance spe-
cial lectures on making school grounds
more beautiful and story telling hour
A splendid faculty is employed.
Among the special lecturers at the
II o'clock hour are Principal r. II. Mo-
ton. DR.. George Haynes of Fisk uni.
versity, Miss Laura Wilkes. Washing
ton public schools; Hon. w. r. Feagin,
superintendent of instruction for the
state OF Alabama; DR.. J. II. billiard.
director of the Slater fund and Jeanes
board Nj. L. Britain. state superin-
tendent Of instruction for the state Of
Georgia: DR.. J. II. Phillips, city super
intendent Of schools, Birmingham, Ala,
and Bruce Kennedy, secretary Of the
chamber Of commerce, Montgomery.
Ala.
There will be periods of recreation
and entertainment to which the sum-
mer school teachers will be welcome.
All Alabama teachers who attend the
entire six weeks and take the prescrib-
ed courses will have their certificates
extended for one year. The regular
state examination will be conducted
Monday, July 10, on the school grounds.
Reduced railroad rates have been
granted by the Southeastern Passen-
ger association, including the state Of
Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and
Georgia. Persons planning to attend
the summer school should inquire at
the ticket Office FIVE or six days ahead
Of time.
The entrance fee for all persons Is
SO. This should be sent in advance.
The board for the six weeks is $1S.
making a total Of $21. If this Is paid
av khn n%o1 mill hA
Rooms will be reserved for those who
write for reservation in advance, inclos-
ing So entrance fee.
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er disturbed by doubt or lack of faith. It
was a pleasure and inspiration for me to
listen to him talk, as / always left him
with the feeling that had been benefited
by his words and the sincerity Of his
faith, not only In his Maker, but in his
fellow men. The world would be very
much better II we had more men like the
bishop. Your race lost a great leader and
IN inspiring figure when he died. feel
Nure that next to the love of his God was
his love for his people and that his highest
purpose In life was to secure for them
the place and recognition in social life
which he believed they were fitted to oc-
cupy. I want to express to you and your
family my sincere sympathy in this the
hour of your great bereavement. am.
very sincerely yours
r. 8. HUDSPETH.
p. S.-If I can be Of service to you at
any time please call upon me-
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-08
PROMOTER AND PATRIOT.
Leadership of Dr.. James e. Shepard OF
the National Training School.
BY N. BARNETT DODSON

The patriotic response Of the colOred
citizens to the nations call to duty in
the present crisis is a remarkable trib-
ute to their loyalty and devotion to
their native country. Groups Of men
who are engaged i'm educational work
and business enterprises Of various
kinds have been active in giving in
structions to their constituents as to
how they may best serve their country
and race. Among the stalwart leaders
in such work is DR.. James e. Shepard,
president of the National Training
school, Durham, N. G.
As far back as January DR.. Shepard
took the initiative in calling the atten-
ton of our people to the necessity Of
making due preparation for any crisis
which might come upon the nation or
the race at time of nation wide un-
rest and expectancy OH account OF the
continuance Of the European war and
the great exodus Of our people from
the south.
When 1t was seen that war with
Germany was imminent DR.. Shepard
Immediately sent telegram to Presi-
dent Wilson Offering the use Of the
building and grounds Of the National
Training school as recruiting station.
When war was finally declared he be-
gan at once to show our men the i'm
portance of enlisting in defense Of the
nation. Again when 1t became appar-
ent that there was not sufficient mum.
ber Of colored men well versed enough
in military tactics to become officers
Of regiments DR.. Shepard urged that
young men Of high school and college
education (students) prepare them
selves for holding rank as commits
stoned officers.
He also studied the situation with a
view of seeing that our men get a
square deal in the matter Of equipment
and accommodation. Thus the head Of
the National Training school has not
only proved himself to be an educator.
but a safe and wise leader Of his race
in loyalty to the nation That he has
the support Of bread minded white
persons north and south in the work Of
the training school is matter Of sn-
preme satisfaction.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-08
BISHOP WALTERS
POLITICAL WORK
Why Late Noted Divine Changed
His Allegiance.
WAS MAN OF LIBERAL Views

Division Of coIored Citizens-vots
Between tho Two Leading Political
Parties-Judse Hudspeth's High Es-
timation Of Bishop Walters az Leader.
BY WILLIAr1 L. OXFORD. IL. B.
The political history Of the Negro in
this country from the days preceding
the reconstruction period to the pres
ent presents some very brilliant and
noble characters, both laymen and
churchmen, who severally attained va
rious degrees of prominence as leaders
But 1t was for but few to attain ma
tional recognition and fame as did the
late Bishop Alexander Walters.
The bishops education was received.
with the exception of year or 50 In
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-08

operative work between the county
rgents and supervising industrial
teachers in helping the farmers to grow
and save food supplies.
"In the beginning no work was un-
dertaken for the boys. In 1916 2S4
boys grew corn, peanuts. potatoes,
pigs, cowpeas and vegetables. In one
county eight boys in corn averaged
forty-three bushels, the highest yield
being $40 bushels. Three boys in pea
nuts averaged 42.1 bushels. The corn
yield was more than double that for
the county. In some instances the sue
cess Of the son has changed the father
from poor te good methods Of farm
ing"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-08

SMOKE SIGHT DRAFT"
THE BEST Sc. CIGAR
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-08
SUPREME LODGE MUST PAY
THE COSTS.
Supreme Court Issues Decree Restor.
ing Grand Lodge, K. of p. of
Virginia to All of its Rights
and Privileges.

Washington, D. c., June l. -
The Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia, Mr.. Justice Mccoy presid-
ing, handed down the decree, today,
permanently restraining and rejoin-
ing the Supreme Lodge, Knights of
Pythias, N. A., S. Al F., A., A. & A.
its officers, agents, attorneys and all
others in it's behalf from treating the
Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of
Virginia as dissolved and from de L.
claring or treating the lodges subor-
dinate thereto and the members at
tached thereto as not entitled to all
of the rights and privileges of men,
bers of the Order of the Knights of
Pythias.
1t also permanently restrains and
enjoins the Supreme Lodge from COL
lecting or attempting to collect any
unpaid portion. of the taxes for which
the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias
was suspended and also from enforc-
ing or attempting to enforce the pro-
clamation of suspension issued by
Supreme Chancellor S. w. Green, at
New Orleans, La, July 10th, 1912,
and from revoking or attempting to
revoke the charter of the Grand
Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Virginia
for any of the causes mentioned in
the aforesaid proclamation.
Under this decree, the Grand
Lodge, Knights of Pythias, of Vir-
ginia is restored to all of its rights
and privileges in the Supreme Lodge
and the illegal levy of the per capita
or head tax upon the individual men,
bers by the Supreme Lodge under the
old constitution, set aside. The de-
cree concludes:
"It is further ordered, d,adjudged and
decreed that the plaintiff, (Grand
Lodge K. of P. of Virginia) recover
its costs of and from the defendants
(Supreme LODGE and have execution
therefor as at law"
The Knights of Pythias in Virginia
have been under suspension by the
Supreme Chancellor for five years
and had been subjected to humiliat-
ing treatment at the hands of the
Supreme Lodge officials for that
length of time. They had been de-
MED the right to purchase supplies,
cut off from afficial communications
and denounced broadcast as expelled
members of the Order of Knights of
Pythias.
Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr.,
Supreme Representatives Thomas M.
Crump, E. R. Jefferson, M. D. and
William M. Reid made the fight in
the United States Court with the aid
of able counsel, which has resulted so
favorably to Virginia interests.
The Grand Lodge, X. of p of Vir-
ginia was represented in the Supreme
Court by Messrs. Smith and Gordon,
J. F. Minor, Esq. ofthe firm making
the argument and by Messrs. Wilson
Huidekoper and Lesh, of Washing
ton, D. C., Hon. Clarence r. Wilson
and Attorney Paul E. Lesh, making
the argument.
Hon. Henry E. Davis and Attorney
James A. Cobb, of Washington made
the argument for the Supreme Lodge.
With them was associated Attorney
McCard, of Baltimore, Md.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-08
N. A. A. c. p. MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of
the National Association for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People will be
held at Bethesda Baptist Church on
Sunday evening, June 10th.
Brown S. Smith, Pres.
r. Augustus Skinner, Secy.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-08
REV. LEALTAD WELCOMES
FRIENDS.

CELEBRATES rs ANNIVERSARY.
The Rev. Father Alfred H. Lealtad,
Rector of St. Philips Episcopal
Church in St. Paul, and St. Thomas
Church, Minneapolis, observed (on
Thursday, May 3lst.) the 18th an
niversary of his ordination as a
Priest.
He officiated at Holy Eucharist at
St. Philips Church, 900 A. M, in
comemmoration of the event, and
many made personal sacrifices in or
der to attend the services and par
ticipate in Holy Communion which
was offered and accepted under the
most sacred, sincere and sympathetic
conditions. His short address of
thanksgiving and appreciation almost
ended in tears.
At II A. M Mr.. Norman Brad
shaw entertained the Rector and his
family and Mr.. Ira S. Ashe, at break
fast. During the day messages of
good cheer and hearty congratula-
tons were received by phone or let
ter, and many took advantage of
Reverend Lealtad's democratic dispo-
sition, to pay their visits as oppor-
tunity afforded; thus disregarding, to
the pleasure of the Rector, the stated
and informal "at home" hours-8 to
10 P. M.
Shortly before 800 P. M. parish
toner's and friends began calling upon
him and the Rectory was soon crowd
ed with friends, who came and went
continually, until after 10 o'clock.
The usual Anniversary Purse" was
presented, besides other personal
gifts. Mrs. George Bryant of St.
Thomas Church led a large delega-
ton from Minneapolis, and Mr..
Bryant presented purse in behalf
of the Mission.
Mrs. F.. D. McCracken represented
St. Philips Sunday School; Mrs. J.
H. Coins, the Sunday School Club
and Mrs. Lillian Mcknight, whose ef-
fort is< due the great ceremonial sue
cess of the occasion, represented St.
Philips Church and friends in the
presentation of large purse" max
ing four purses" in all, including
one from Minneapolis.
In Welcoming his many friends
Father Lealtad overflowed with JOY
and emotion, and for one day at least
the Lincoln-like expression (caused
by Is years of struggle for humanity,
left him, and was replaced by care
free brow.
Reverend Lealtad was Ordained in
Chicago May 81, 1892 and since leav-
ing St. Thomas Church, that city,
eleven years ago, he has had charge
of the two Missions in the Twin
Cities. The deceased Bishop, the Rt.
Rev. David Edsall, was a very near
and dear friend to Rev. Lealtad.
Father Lealtad is held in high esteem
throughout the Diocese as we'll as by
all who recognize worth and integ-
rity of citizenship.
After refreshments and departure
of guests, Rev. Lealtad ended, as he
called it, a perfect day by spending a
final hour with the point Vestrymen
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-06-08

Organs were known before tho time
Of Christ and were used In religious
services early In the Christian era.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-08-31
SOLDIERS CAN GET
VOTING BLANKS now

All naturalized soldiers in Medina
military units, who may be in the
south at the time Of the November
election, will be afforded the opp0r-
tunity to vote. Plans for obtaining
the soldiers vote in Ohio have been
completed by the secretary Of state,
who has sent notice to Clerk Frank
Styer Of the Medina county board Of
elections that each soldier desiring to
vote in November should secure an
application blank before leaving the
home station.
Clerk Styer has these blanks at
his Office in the court house and will
be pleased to give blank to any
soldier entitled to one. These blanks
are free.
The secretary of state says these
blanks may be obtained at any time
by soldier. He can take the blank
with him and fill it out during the
campaign. The blank must be return
ed by the soldier in time to be in the
Office of Clerk Styer three days before
election.
The rules governing the obtaining
the soldiers vote apply to both ma
tional guardsmen and drafted men.
It is expected that the guardsmen will
be at Montgomery, Ala, and that
the drafted men at Chillicothe, Ohio,
at election time.
This years election relates entire
ly to local officers. There is no ma
tional or state election.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-08-31
sHERIFF,s SALE

The State of Ohio, Medina County,
Court of Common Pleas.
Moses Rickard -. Il
VS.. NO. 45SS 4
Charles w. Ritchie
Notice is hereby given, that on Sat-
urday, the 9Th day of October, A. ID.
1917, at the hour of l o'clock, p. M |
will offer for sale at public auction on
the premises in Seville village, Ohio,
the following real estate, to-wit:
Situate in the Village of Seville, Coun
ty of Medina, State of Ohio, and in the
township Of Guilford and known as be-
ing the whole of out let number TWEEN
ty-eight of said village, and being a
part of township lot No. IL, and bound-
ed as follows: beginning at the north
west corner of land owned by Moses
Rickard, thence south three chains and
seventeen links on said Richards line;
thence west three chains and seventeen
links; thence north three chains to thu
highway; thence east three chains and
seventeen links to the place Of Begin
ming, and containing within said bound
aries one acre of land, be the sam
more or less, but subject to all legal
highways.
Appraised at Fifteen Hundred
($1500.00) and cannot sell for less thar
two thirds of said appraisement
Said premises to be sold asNthe prop
erty of Charles w. Ritchie and Bertha
3. Richie to satisfy judgment III
favor. of Moses Ricbard ct al. on AN
order OF sale issued from the Common
pleas Court Of Medina County. Ohio
and to me directed as Sheriff of said
county.
Terms of Sale: Cash.
Given under my hand this 29 day Of
August, 1917.
r. L. GEHMAN,
Sheriff of Medina County, Ohio,
F. w. Woods, Attorney. l-5
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-08-31
NOMINATING PETITIONS
MUST BE IN BY SEPT.

Petitions for nominating township
officers and candidates for offices in
villages of less than 1000 population
must be filed with the board OF elec-
tions not later than Sept. 6. Demo
cratic committeeman throughout the
county should call their caucuses
at an early date, so that tickets may
be made up and filed with the election
board.
All townships, and villages with
populations less than 1000 nominate
townships and village candidates by
the so-called petition plan. No prim-
ary election is held for them. Party
meetings or caucuses may be held, and
candidates agreed upon at such meet
ings or caucuses; but the candidates so
agreed upon must then be placed IN
nomination by petition. And the pc
tition must be signed by not less than
twenty-five voters of the political
party to which the candidate nominat-
ed belongs, residents OF his township
or village. :.
Petitions for nomination Of candi-
dates for township and village offices
(of villages of less than 1000 popula-
tion must be filed. with the county
board of deputy state supervisors OF
elections, sixty days before election,
which will be held this year November
9Th. !.
Blanks for petitions can be had OF
the county board Of deputy state sup
ervisors of elections.
Nominations for members of boards
of education and justice Of the peace
must be made in the same way as In
dicated above.