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The Twin City star., 1918-04-13
OUR UNCHANGED POLICIES.

Now that the candidates for Of.
nee are entering the race in the com.
ing primaries, and The Twin City
Star has always taken an active part
in discussing the political situation
and presenting the issues of the cam.
paigr; it will try to maintain it's for
mer policies Of giving fair expires.
sion Of the attitude of all office-seek-
ers, so far as the Negro is concerned.
1t does not (for revenue only write
up every candidate as a friend of
our race" or "the right man in the
right place." 1t gives each the ad-
vantage of the columns under paid
advertisements"
The Twin City Star intends to ex-
pose any candidate whose record has
been against the Negro. Its editor
has a fair. knowledge Of the history
of several campaigns and has made
a study Of the value of the Negro
vote. He is not bound by any indi-
vidual or party, and has stood, at
all times, for the political recogni-
tion of Negro voters. The Twin City
Star is a paper with worthy pur-
pose, recognized by its readers as
a reliable source OF information, an
Intelligent and fearless advocate for
equal rights for all men.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13
Remember the THIRD LIBERTY
LOAN"
THE NEGRO HOME GUARD.

1t appears that the Negroes of this
state will be organized into a Home
Guard unit, and ST. Paul citizens have
the credit for taking the initiative
steps to get his military Organiza-
tion for Negroes. The fact is that
the powers that be have first recog-
nized ST. Paul and are now willing to
do something for the "cullud peepul."
around election time. While the
wave of loyalty was at its height
Negroes were not wanted, and would
not have been, if the war situation
had not proven more serious than
ever dreamed of by many patriotic
politicians. Unfortunately, many are
reluctant to join any organization
after such contemplate treatment by
our state officers. However, they will
meet the conditions like men, demand
ing that their officers shall be men
OF their race. They will give good
account Of thmeselves and reflect
credit on themselves, their state and
nation.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13
A COMING EVENT.

Hon. Moorefield Story has shown
his unwavering attitude in standing
for fair play and justice to the Negro
and Is giving all of his time, money,
energy and intelligence to secure
their rights guaranteed under the
constitution. His recent victory in
arguing so successfully the Louisville
segregation case in the supreme court
in which unanimous decision fav-
orable to us was handed down, marks
him one of, if not the greatest, mod.
ern abolitionists.
We can best show our appreciation
to Mr. Story as he says: do not
hold laudatory meetings but l shall
feel best repaid, if every branch will
join enthusiastically in the effort to
secure $4,000 members for the NJ A.
A. c. p. We need large member
ship to insure the permanent success
of our great movement against race
prejudice. Plans are being perfected
for the great MOOREFIELD STORY
DRIVE for members. Do. your bit
towards its success. Join the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment Of Colored People! Do it NOW!
The Minneapolis rBanch has opened
up its campaign to contribute its
share to the $4,000 membership in
the Moorefield Storey Drive. If we are
determined to stem the tide of
prejudice and safeguard our rights;
the association must be strong in
numbers and in financial resources,
and it will be greater power
throughout the nation. The member
ship fee is only ONE DOLLAR a
year, one half of which Is remitted to
the New York National Headquarters
and the other remaining half is re-
tanned in our treasury for local ex-
penses. Will you not become mem
ber and help the Association to make
America free for black humanity
You must not be Stacker and you
cannot be a conscientious objector.
Have your dollar ready for the
drive; let Minneapolis be in the race
by sending TO less than 500 member
ships.
R. AUGUSTINE SKINNER,
Local Secy.
y.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13
STRAY PLANTS

Even the rattlesnake uses his fangs
only in self defense.
For the race of life, q ''self-starter"
is mighty good thing.
In trying times, mans voice should
be just as strong as his impulse.
In considering conservation schemes,
man usually waits till after dinner.
OF course, we're all in hurry, but
"taps" sounds sweeter than. "reveille."
Autocracy is the political skunk. AZ
ter a while there will be only the
laugh.
A great secret of governmental sue
cess is to keep the people in a good
humor.
If inanimate things could exult, how
the old backlog would laugh at the
A fellow that loves a good fight
ought to get into 1t, so as to enjoy all
the details.
Even when man considers his face
moral periscope, lots Of people will
run from 1t.
In Eternity "a thousand years are
as day"-and some fellows have al
ready begun their day off,"
War, you know, reverses many
things. Try plugging the bung, and
letting the spigot take care Of the
waste.
In war or peace, when swimming for
life, don't stop to try any fancy or ex-
perimental diving. Swim.-J. 81.
Mackley, in Ohio Farmer.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13

We have never known two injus
tices to make anything right. The
Saturday News has prospered by be-
ing as just to the white man as it has
ever been to the Negro. We have
never gone off half-cocked upon any
proposition. Whenever we grope, We
are in search of the truth. We want
to be right and avoid as nearly as
possible being wrong. We are not
for the Negro right or wrong. We
want him to be right. We complain
because a majority of white people
will always side with white man
when question arises between hin,
and one Of our color; still certain col
ored newspapers. without making any
Investigation whatsoever as to the
evidence, would have the entire Ne
gro race do identically what they con
denim the white people for doing. BE
cause the white people do wrong is
no reason why the Negroes should
do wrong. The bost preparedness to
receive justice rs to be just yourself
--Hcpkinsville (Ky.) Nows.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13
STATEMENT OF THE OWNER
SHIP MAsAGEMENT, CIRcU-


Of THE TWIN CITY STAR, published
weekly at Minneapolis. Minn., re-
quired by the Act of August "a, 1912.
Editor, Managing Editor, and Pub
Usher, Chas. Sumner Smith, Owner
Chas. Sumner Smith, Minneapolis,
MINI.
Known bopdh( hers, 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 4th day of April, 1918.
Brown s. Smith,
Notary Public,
Hennepin County, MINI.
My commission expires Sept. 16,
1922.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13
Mr.. Nye Seeks Judgeship.

Ex-Congressman Frank M. Nye is
a candidate for judge of the district
court. He has always shown his
readiness to secure equal rights for
Negro citizens. His legal ability,
honesty and ripe judicial mind, fit
him for the position. Mr.. Nye is an
eloquent speaker, often his voice has
been heard, advocating justice to and
opportunity for the Negro. 1t is their
chance to show their gratitude by
their suffrage, and they will.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13
LITTLE TRUTHS

In spite of the gossips, 80 per cent
Of the evil things said are not carried.
There is a cure for insomnia. March
between the handles Of a plow eight
hours day.
No man was ever fortunate enough
to be entirely bald on his chin, where
he'd like to be.
A man will frankly exhibit his affec-
ton for dog, but If he likes cat he
will dissemble.
; Boys who play marbles for keeps
are those who don't believe in fritter-
ing away their time.
There are people who have reached
the conclusion that taking quinine
might as well be an incarnation.
1t takes genius to run bookstore.
You've got to sell something that peo-
pie often don't think they need. Book
stores should be as cleverly advertised
as theaters.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13
Nothing Changed
But the Price
Sight Drafts SdH the ssns Flns Old cfa
You've hseys Liked

When your dealer asks You SIX cents
apiece for your Old friend Sight Drsh,
don't get tho idsa that he Is trying to pu3
something over on you.
The plain truth of the matter Il shat
our labor and other msnazaoturing costs
have increased 30 much that vo had the
choice Of cutting down the sizs Of the
Blight Draft cigar, using interior tobacco,
or raising the price ons cent
We believed you would rsther have.
the same old Sight Draft quality, IL
same old Size, even if it cost you . penny
more. So. from now ON Sight Drafts Win
be six cents.
Try Sight Draft today. It's worth
NJ cents, and you experienced smokers
KNOW it is. w. K. Gresh & Sons
makers. W. s. Conrad Co., St. Paul,
Wholesale distributor Advertisement
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13
QUAKER QUIPS

"Live and let live" is a motto that
10 longer appeals to soldiers or prof
iteers.
You never can tell. Many a man
isn't even strong enough to break a
promise. =.
Necessity knows no law, but never
theless it generally takes it's hat off
to the lawyers.
Wheat will win the war, but that
shouldn't influence a man to drink
more than his share Of rye.
The cynical bachelor rises to remark
that after a man is married his trou-
bles never come singly.
When man says he is wrapped in
thought, don't suggest that good goods
come in small packages.-Philadelphia
Record.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13
THINGS WE'D LIKE TO KNOW

II1INOO WI LINE ~ NNOV
~
How bank presidents learn to sign
their names so illegibly.
Why man always feels like GRIM
inal when he draws money opt Of a
savings bank.
Why somebody doesn't, invent a
floor for banks that won't have an evil
smell, when being washed.
How anybody is going to. know
which is banks favorite vice presi.
dent, when it has six or eight Of them.
Why a check has to be indorsed on
the back, when it could be done so
much more easily If there were q
space provided foh>that on the front
Whether the eighth vice president
ever gets respondent over the possi-
bilities of outliving the other seven
and getting regular job.
Why a cashier will spend days trac.
ing one-cent shortage when he could
make the books come out all right by
giving the bank cent out If his own
pocket.
Why the new style banks, whose
ceilings are from 80 to 100 feet above
the floor level, don't utilize the wasted
space by hanging big bird cage from
the roof and putting the president In
It during the dull hours.-Life
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13
WE HAVE OBSERVED

That the man who thinks he
lacks time generally lacks
energy.
That no amount of culture will
make a fat man stop snoring in
} his sleep.
That a fellow doesn't have to
) be Marathon runner to be long
winded.
That is the constant sitting of
life men generally land about
where they belong.
That there are lots Of men
with just enough knowledge to
be nuiSances.
That a homely face saves a
woman from hearing a lot of
rank nonsense.-Boston Tran
script.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13

Is Owing to an increase in cost, we
have raised our prices on all compost.
ton. Reading notices will be 10c Ger
line under one inch and soc per inch
thereafter.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13

3 THE TWIN CITY STAR will be sent
10 any out Of town address. Send
your subscription In postage stamps.
Read your home paper while visiting
in other cities. It's like letter from
home.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13
SAYS THE OFFICE OWL

Be yourself. In the space Of 70 years
you haven't time to be anybody else
successfully.
There's something wrong with the
house that the children have to 20
outside of to play.
The right man always comes along,
girls. The trouble is that sometimes
he passes right by.
1t takes all sorts of people to make
up a world, including those who are
sure your doctor doesn't know any
thing.
When 1t comes to washing the
dishes ma discovers that she has
brought up several conscientious OBJ
jectors.
Wonder If there ever was wom-
an who thought it right that her hus.
band should pay 25 cents for two
cigars?
Somehow or other we've an Idea
that we wouldn't care much for this
world if it weren't for the fools there
are in It.
Some men are so mean that when
ever a good man dies the neighbors
always get together and wonder why
they should be permitted to live
Detroit Free Press.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13
FLASHLIGHTS

The hero Of today has no title deed
for tomorrow.
Some bank balances grow RAPIDLY.
but they are easily checked.
Some people can't stand prosperity,
but the majority don't get chance
to try.
Next to doing things that should be
done is learning to leave undone things
that should not be done.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13
SOME PosTscRIPTs

Hatpins with flexible points that can
be returned into hat after having been
passed through it have been invented
in England.
In additionsto gripping nut with
both jaws, new pliers have a piece Of
metal that slides up between the jaws
to take third hold.
Portugals vineyards contain nearly
603, 100000 vines and the wine produc-
ton last year is estimated in excess Of
109, 100000 gallons.
Swedish physicians have perfected
cellulose dressing for wounds that is
made in thin sheets like tissue paper
from chemical wood pulp.
A patent has been granted for Gig
arctic box from which each cigarette
can be drawn separately by strip OF
paper that passes under 1t.
One of the largest electric plants In
the world is being planned to supply
power for nearly all the mines around
johannesburg, South Africa.
A rusty crate can be cleaned with
black lead, allowed to remain on the
metal for day or two to absorb the
dust before the metal is polished.
An old proposition to lay fat steel
tracks for wagons on worn-out roads
In England instead Of rebuilding the
highways again is being advanced.
New in the line of Office conven.
fences is device to be attached to
wall or desk to withdraw pens from
holders without soiling the fingers
Houston Post.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13

Our observation is that when a
woman wears an ultra stylish hat 1t
makes her husband look common.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13
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Let your dollar do its duty and The
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The Twin City star., 1918-04-13

The right man always comes along
girls. The trouble is that sometimes
he passes right by.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13

Be yourself. In the space Of 20 years
you haven't time to be anybody else
successfully.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13
TIPS FROM TEXAS

And when girl has pretty teeth
she will yawn If she can't smile.
Our observation is that, no matter
how much inspiration a man has, he
gets grouchy without an income.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13

AS a general thing, when a man is
devoted to what he calls "the big CEN
tral idea," other people have to do the
work.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13

There's something wrong with the
house that the children have to 60
outside of to play.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13

1t may get so pretty soon that the
most liberal giver will be the one who
drops a slice Of bacon in the contribu.
ton basket-Dallas News.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13

Hatpins with flexible points that can
be returned into hat, after having been
passed through it have been invented
in England.
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
APPEALS TO I. R.
TO WIN THE IRISH
To ALLIES CAUSE

DUBLIN, July S-Col. Arthur Lynch,
Nationalist member Of Parliament for
West Clare. who recently accepted a
commission in the British army, and
has come to Ireland to assist in the re-
cruiting campaign, has sent an eloquent
~rnesI 10 Col. Theodore Roosevelt for
Cooperation In irish recruiting. He asks
Colonel Roosevelt to send a message to
the Irish people. or to come himself to
Ireland. In the course Of the commune
cation Colonel Lynch says:
Send me a word Of encouragement,
or. better still. my great and splendid
friend. come yourself in all your pres
tige and power OF influence and help me
win the soul of the young men Of Ire
land to the allies cause.
There are grave and deep difficulties.
lamentable stories OF cheated hopes. IN
recognized rights, and hatreds for
wrongs inflicted in the past. But one
feature throws those matters into the
proper perspective-the fact that the
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
D. c. GIRLS TRICK
WINSLEAVEFROM
CAMP FOR SOLDIER

CAMP MEADE, Nd. July s.-Major
Stuart S. Janney. the Baltimore law
yer, who is the commander OF the
312th machine gun battalion, the Dis
trict of Columbia unit, is willing to
admit that a Washington girl has
played a trick on him and on one of
his captains. This girl played the
biggest trick OF all. however, on one
OF Major Janney's men.
A letter was received from Wash
ington which said:
I am father OF a young lady en-
gagged to marry a man in your
machine gun battalion. Hereto
fore I have refused to consent to
the marriage, but now / have
changed my mind and decided to
allow the young people to be mar
ried. l wo&d like to have you
issue a pass for the young man
to enable him to visit Washing
ton for the ceremony.
The letter mentioned the name Of
the soldier, that of the girl, and bore
what seemed TO be the signature of
the father. The major and his off,
GERS did not want TO stand in the way
of Cupid, and so the pass was issued
to the soldier, who explained that he
was anxious. indeed, to be married.
but had found the father in the way.
Carrying the letter with him, he
hurried to Washington and went to
see the father to obtain his help in
hurrying through the ceremony. The
father was a very much surprised
person and told the suitor that the
letter was bogus. Then the lover, still
hopeful went to the girl, and she ad-
mitted at once that she wrote the let
ter. She declined, however. to be
married When the soldier came back
to camp, he w6s warmly congratulate
ed by his fellows. but he went prompt
ly to his commander and told the
whole story.
The girl sent the letter." he said.
because she had made a bet with
another girl that she could bring me
from camp to see her. The other girl
Gas on hand to see how the scheme
worked
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
BOY, Is, VANEHES,
WOULD SEE COUNTRY

EASToN, Nd, July s.-John R.
Care, the thirteen-year-old son of
Mrs John Care. Of Easton, has been
missing from home since June &c. His
mother traced him to Baltimore,
where she learned from a friend that
hsr son had been to his house the day
before, but left without explanation
The lad had told some of his play
mates he intended to earn enough
money to enable him to "see some of
the country" His parents believe he
has sought q position in a war plant
Young Carr Is a bright youngster;
he Is OF dark complexion, has dark
brown eyes, Is about four feet tall
and weighs between ninety and one
hundred pounds. When he left home
be wore dark short trousers and coat
and q dark cap. The police OF Easton
A16 Baltimore have been notified.
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
OFFICER
TRAINING SCHOOL
TO ENROLL 2,5OO

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Va, July g.
Applications for admission to Amer
ica's first engineer officers training
school to be opened here August 1
are being received at the rate OF fifty
day. The applications are largely
from men who have been actively en-
gagged in the engineering profession.
The school will start with an initial
enrolment Of $500 aspirants for COM
missions.
1t is expected TO get 1000 engi-
neers and commission them after eX-
animation as first lieutenants and
captains in the Engineer Corps. The
remainder Of the candidates to the
number OF 500 will be selected from
the enlisted personnel of the corps.
All will be put through a course of
intensive training in military engi-
neering for three months before be-
ing assigned to duty with troops.
Major E. H. Williams, Of the office of
the Chief OF Engineers. Of Washington,
to whom all applications should be
made. has been appointed chairman OF
the examining board which will visit
thirty-three cities and conduct the ex-
aminations OF accepted applicants.
The examining board will receive
applications for appointment in the
grades OF first lieutenants and cap
tains, but only from men who have
been actively engage din the engi-
neering profession in one-of its vari-
Gus branches The age limit for first
lieutenant is 81 to Sc years; for cap
tain, 80 to A years
Men in the draft age, regardless
Of classification, cannot obtain COM
missions in the Engineer Reserve
Corps unless a vacancy exists which
cannot otherwise be filled
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
BODY OF mitchell
TO LIE IN STATE
ATTN. Y. CITY HALL

NEW YORK, July s.-The body of
Major John Purroy Mitchell, former
mayor Of New York, who was kill
ed Saturday in an Airplane accident
at Lake Charles. La, will arrive
here tomorrow morning. and will be
taken to the home OF his mother.
Wednesday it will lie in state in
the Rotunda OF the City Hall. The
military funeral will be Thursday
morning and burial will be in the
family plot at woodlawn Cemetery,
with funeral services at the Church
of st. Francis Xavier.
The following honorary pallbear-
ers have been named: Col. Theodore
Roosevelt. Cleveland H. Dodge.
Nicholas Murray Butler, George W.
wickersham, Jacob H. Schiff. and
Frank l. Polk.
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
new BATTLE TRPLANE
GOES $50 MILES AN HOUR

HEMPSTEAD. n. Y, July Glen
H. Curtiss and his gasolene engine
expert c. B. Kairkham. attained
another mark in aerial success when
they tested out at the Hampstead
aviation field a new battle triplane
which developed fully $50 miles
speed and climbing ability OF prob
ably 1000 feet a minute. The tri-
plane carries two passengers and
machine guns. Roland Rolls OF Buff
falo was the pilot Both the army
and navy will use the new type OF
battieplane.
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
MR.. AND. MRS. EDWARD TUCK FRENCH.

girl friend. Lingerie thrown about in
confusion. and the general disorder Of
the room showed that the bride, who
had been Tot" Harrington, a Man
chester, n. H, telephone operator. had
departed in a hurry. There was no note
OF explanation
There was no attempt on the part OF
Mr.. French to find his bride. This Is
the second time she has left him without
explanation since their marriage a week
ago.
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
BOIL wEEvIL DOOMED.

The boil weevil is doomed Dts
covery OF practical method OF drfv-
ing out the pest has been announced
by the Department of Agriculture.
Credit for the discovery goes to B.
r Coad, a department entomologtst.
The Coad method calls for spraying
the plants with poison in powdered
form, either a di-hydrogen lead ar
senate powder or a calcium nrsenate.
The Washington times., 1918-07-08

Germans are laundering at the gates Of
Paris. are hammering at the channel
ports.
IF they win. It will be needless to
make plans for Ireland or dream
dreams OF liberty. Potsdam will take
care OF Erin"
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
FIGURES ON Sub"
LOSSES DENIED
BY Won CAPELLE

AMSTERDAM, July 1s.-German
submarines are increasing both in
number and quality. according to q
declaration made by Vice Admiral
Won Capelle, minister OF the navy. In
the debate on the third reading OF
the naval estimates in the Reichstag.
He asserted that reports Of U-boats
losses have been exaggerated by the
entente allies.
Won Capelle's statement was made
in response to a reference by a dep
uty OF the center to the assertion OF
the French under secretary OF the
navy that two-thirds OF the German
U-boats had been sunk while twice
the number which Germany Is able
10 build also are being destroyed.