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MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL MINNEAPOLIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY ctive Page VOL. 3 Single Copies 5 Cents The funeral of Miss Margaret Adams, the beloved daughter of Editor and Mrs. J. Q. Adams of the Appeal, was held last Tuesday at St. James A. M. E. Church. She died Dec. 14th, after nearly two years illness of tuberculosis. Rev. J. S. Strong delivered an appropriate eulogy in behalf of the Sunday School of which she was a member. Prayer by Rev. Daniel Harding. Rev. H. P. Jones preached the sermon. Solos were sung by Mdmes. Addie Crawford-Minor and Hattle Loomis-Oliver. The honorary pallbearers were: Misses Alice Mason, Mildred Plummer, Irene Salters, Ruth Lawrence, Ida Loomis and Willia Moore. The active Messrs. Ray Anderson, Henry Crawford Lawrence McCoy, Lewis Moore, Caesar Harris and Harold Cage. The flowers were very beautiful, many choice floral pieces covered the casket, which was a full drop side couch of gray plush. Undertaker Lyles conducted the burial. Miss Adams was one of our most estimable young women—of exeptional musical ability, and of Christian character. One of earth's finest flowers has been transplanted by His care. May she rest in peace. St. Charles Catholic Church. In accordance with the instructions of Archbishop Ireland, the Special Fortnightly Sermons for the benefit of Negro Catholics and non-Catholics will be held next Sunday evening at St. Charles Church, 13th Ave. So. and 4th St., Minneapolis, Dec. 22nd, and every other Sunday evening thereafter. Rev. Fr. Stephen L. Theobald Priest of St. Peter Claver's Church in St. Paul, will preach. It is hoped that every one will be interested in this movement, which the Archbishop has inaugurated. All are invited. Archbishop John Ireland does not plan any special celebration in honor of the golden anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood which falls on Dec. 21. It was stated today the archbishop had planned to observe the day quietly. The anniversary serves to call attention to the fact that only three members of the Roman Catholic hierarchy in the United States are older in point of service than Archbishop Ireland, they being Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore, Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia and Bishop Hogan of Kansas City. NEGRO INDICTED FOR MURDER. William M. Lewis, who shot and killed John Partee, another Negro, was indicted by the Grand Jury for murder in the first degree. The shooting occurred at the home of Warren F. Jackson, on last Saturday night, where a house party was in progress. During an altercation Lewis shot Partee twice in the mouth killing him instantly. He fled to St. Paul and was captured last Monday. Reliable, live, honest, hustling agents for the Twin City Star. You can make a good living with this work as a side line. Agents wanted in Milwaukee, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City, Portland, Ore., Seattle, Denver, Des Moines and Sioux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. Send to the Star your News. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS. TRIBUTE PAID TO J. P. STRICKLAND Club of Progressive Young Men From the Bear State Made the Welkin Ring When They Entertained the New Assistant Register of the United States Treasury at the Y. M. C. A. By R. W. THOMPSON. Washington.-Professor J. P. Strickland, the newly appointed assistant register of the United States treasury, was the guest of honor at an elaborate banquet recently tendered to him by the Arkansasans, a club made up of progressive young men from Arkansas residing at the nation's capital largely as students or as officials under the federal government. The affair took place in the parlors and state dining room of the Twelfth street branch of the Young Men's Christian association, and the friends of the Arkansas statesman made the welkin ring with their plaudits of the good things said and done in the race's largest and best equipped temple of militant Christianity in the world. Covers were laid for forty, and the menu was toothsome and abundant. The program embraced the introductory remarks by the vice president, W. F. Turner, who acted as toastmaster in the unavoidable absence of the president, M. F. Harris; address of welcome in behalf of the club, W. E. King; violin solo, E. O. Cox; address, "How May Religious and Social Organizations Co-operate?" Lewis E. Johnson, secretary of the Y. M. C. A.; address, "The Universality of the Press," R. W. Thompson, president of the National Negro Press association; plano selection, J. N. Donohoo, and remarks by M. S. Caver, "How the Arkansans Are Making Good Everywhere." High Tribute to His Countrymen. Mr. Strickland, who delivered the closing address, spoke in an exceedingly happy vein of the honor conferred upon him by his fellow citizens of Arkansas, a state which he was proud to HON. J. P. STRICKLAND, call his home, and pledged himself to do all within his power to show them that the commission placed in his hands has been worthily bestowed. He will try to live up to the high standard of honesty and efficiency expected of him by his supporters. He believed firmly in the ability of the Negro race to rise to the highest mark of human endeavor and referred to pluck, thrift, industry and fidelity to duty as the rounds in the ladder upon which we must climb. Mr. Strickland spoke in laudatory terms of President Taft and with grateful appreciation of the practical evidences of friendship for the race indicated by the nation's chief executive. Roster of the Arkansans The Arkansans was organized some time ago with the view of bringing into closer union the young men from their home state and of promoting interests which they might have in common. It is a source of much pride with them that they helped to shape the policies that led to the "lining up" of the colored voters in Arkansas with certain potent factors, resulting in the signal defeat of the infamous "grandfather clause," designed to disfranchise the Negro citizens. The officers and members of the club are as follows: M. F. Harris, president; W. F. Turner, vice president; E. W. Harrison, secretary; H. R. Rhineheart, assistant secretary; J. J. Porter, treasurer; E. R. Dryver, sergeant-at-arms; R. A. Webb, assistant sergeant-at-arms. Mr. James P. Strickland is a native of De Soto county, Miss., where he was born in 1866. He graduated from Rust university at Holly Springs in 1887. Taught school in several counties in Texas and in Mississippi and Tennessee, finally locating at Argenta, Ark., where he became principal of the Colored high school in 1901, where he served with distinction until called to Washington by President Taft to succeed Mr. Cyrus Field Adams as assistant register of the treasury. FUNERAL OF MARGUERITE ADAMS SPECIAL FORTNIGHTLY SER-MONS. Father Theobald, of St. Paul, will Preach every other Sunday at St. Charles Catholic Church IRELAND 50 YEARS IN SERVICE. Archbishop Plans Quiet Observance of Applause of Ordination POOR CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT. The Ladies of the Mothers' Club will entertain the Poor Children at a Christmas Party at Zion Baptist Church on Thursday evening, Dec. 26th. Everything free. WANTED. DR. WILLIAM D. CRUM DIES. United States Minister to Liberia Sue-cumbs to African Fever. By N. BARNETT DODSON. William D. Crum, M. D., United States minister to Liberia, whose death occurred at his home in Charleston, S. C., on Saturday, Dec. 7, was well known throughout the country as a man of fine qualities. On Tuesday, June 7, 1910, President William H. Taft nominated Dr. Crum to be minister resident and consul general at Monrovia, Liberia. The nomination of Dr. Crum met the approval of the senate, and he was confirmed for the position with little opposition from southerners. His work in Liberia was eminently satisfactory, and it was with reluctance that he was compelled to return to the United States, owing to ill health, having contracted the African fever, from which he never recovered. Dr. Crum achieved fame when President Roosevelt appointed him collector of customs at Charleston on Jan. 5, 1903. Senator Tillman led a fierce fight against his confirmation on the sole ground that he was a Negro. No charges were preferred against him, and he was admitted to be a man of integrity and high standing. Action was prevented until Jan. 6, 1905, or one day more than two years. During that period he served under a series of recess appointments. President Roosevelt on Dec. 8, 1908, named Dr. Crum for another term. Early in January of the following year President Elect Taft made speeches in the south in which he gave assurances that Negroes would not be given federal offices in antagonism to popular protests. When the special session of the senate following the inauguration of Mr Taft expired March 14, 1909, Dr. Crum had not been confirmed. It was then squarely up to President Taft to stand by his speeches and name somebody else. He did so and designated Edward W. Durant, Jr., a white man, as collector, announcing that Dr. Crum had resigned. MOUND BAYOU OIL MILL BIG RACE ACHIEVEMENT. Constructive Work of the Mississippi State Business League. The opening of the oil mill and manufacturing plant at Mound Bayou, Miss., recently, will go down in history as the most stupendous industrial achievement of the colored race during its fifty years of freedom. The concern will give employment to scores of young men and women of the race who are prepared by education and special industrial training to assist the management in the many details connected with the successful operation of this magnificent business concern. The enterprise in its entirety will represent an investment of $100,000 and is the fruit of a decision reached by the Mississippi Negroes acting through their State Negro Business league to build here in the heart of the south a constructive industrial enterprise. Thomas W. Cook, a successful Negro architect, contractor and builder, has been in entire charge of fitting the plant for operation. Mr. Cook has been wholly responsible for every detail involved in the design and construction of the plant. The plant is admittedly one of the best constructed in the state. A Corliss engine, 250 horsepower, will drive the machinery—a live shaft of 200 feet, which in turn operates the transmission; to the seven Linter stands, two double shakers, a five roller crusher stand, one cake former, an automatic cooker (four compartments), two accumulators, two pressers, five settling tanks—the whole cost of this machinery being approximately $35,000. The buildings consist of one brick structure 250 by 60, two story and a half seed shed 350 by 90. The Mound Bayou community easily markets each season 550,000 worth of raw or bulk cotton seed. The mill has a capacity for crushing forty tons of seed in twenty-four hours, but the construction and power are arranged that the capacity can be doubled by the addition of two oil presses. There were present in addition to Dr. and Mrs. Washington such representative persons as Mr. H. A. Boyd, Tennessee; J. B. Bell, Texas; Scott Bond, Arkansas; Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee institute; W. D. Neighbors, Chicago; T. J. Searcy, Memphis; W. E. Robinson, Louisiana; Dr T O. Fuller, Memphis; Dr A. W. Dumes, Natchez; P W. Howard, Jackson. Nearly all of the fraternal organizations were represented by their grand officers. Howard's New President installed. Dr. S. M. Newman was formally installed as president of Howard university, in Washington, on Friday, Dec. 13. The ceremony attending the distinguished educator's induction into office was attended by noted persons in church, state and nation. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. WORK OF WELL KNOWN SCHOLAR FINE CAREER AS EDUCATOR Author of "Talks For the Times" Has Served In Many Responsible Positions In Institutions For Higher Learning — Member of University Senate of the M. E. Church. I had the pleasure last summer of spending a few days as the guest of Professor William H. Crogman, the well known professor of Greek and Latin in WILLIAM H. CROGMAN. A. M. Clark university, Atlanta, Ga., says Whittier H. Wright of Philadelphia. Dr. Crogman is a great man as an educator, and in Christian character and scholarship it is safe to say he stands among the first four, if not at the very head, of the colored race. Dr. Crogman was born on the island of St. Martins, May 5, 1841. In 1855 he went to sea. He visited many lands and, observant and thoughtful, obtained a wide knowledge of various nationalities and parts of the world. His visits included especially England, various points on the continent of Europe, Calcutta and Bombay in Asia and various places in South America. Dr. Crogman is an alumnus of Pierce college and Atlanta university. He served as instructor in English branches at Claflin university, Orangeburg, S.C., for three years. He was called to his present chair in 1880. For several years Professor Crogman served as president of Clark university. Dr. Crogman is the author of several pamphlets and also of the book entitled "Talks For the Times." Several years ago a university of good standing conferred upon Professor Crogman the degree of LL.D., but in his modesty he insists on declining the use of the title, saying that he does not consider himself worthy of the honor it implies. The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church of 1892 provided for a university senate, to be composed of fifteen practical educators chosen by the bishops, to determine the minimum requirements in our church colleges and universities for the baccalaureate degree. Professor Crogman has been a member of this senate for many years. The projection of the cotton states and international exposition in Atlanta for 1895 must be regarded as one of the boldest and most enterprising undertakings of our wonderful American history when we consider the size of the city, the financial condition of the south and the nation and the proximity in time and location of the World's fair in Chicago. It was soon seen that to succeed the exposition must have some distinguishing characteristic and that if a large and representative Negro exhibit could be secured it would be a unique feature. Professor Crogman was sent throughout the leading cities of the south to present the matter to the colored people and secure their co-operation. He spent a considerable time in each of the twenty largest cities. Many of the leaders and educators of the colored people said: "We have been deceived and wrongly treated so many times and in so many ways that we are slow to take part in any enterprise of this kind. But the fact that Professor Crogman, a representative educator of our own race, presents this subject shows that its purpose is for the education and advancement of our people, and we are ready to engage in it." Mrs. Crogman who is also a gradu- ute of Atlanta university and who in her character and services as his helpmeet and as queen of one of the most refined and cultured homes and as the mother of seven most promising children, is worthy of no less honor than the professor himself. State Officers to Aid Normal School. The trustees of the state normal and industrial school in Winston-Salem, N. C., have been greatly encouraged by the offer of the state to give $12,000 toward the work of the school if the trustees will raise a like sum. FUNERAL OF ALEXANDER TUCKER Petersburg, Va. Dec. 16—The remains of Mr. Alexander Tucker, a former well known resident reached this city last Friday night about nine o'clock. After a lingering illness on Dec. 6, Mr. Tucker died in St. Paul, Minn., where he had made his home during the past 15 or 16 years. His sister, Miss Rachel Tucker, left her home in New York for St. Paul after hearing of his death, and accompanied the deceased to his boyhood's home. There they were met by loving relatives and sympathetic friends and the cortege proceeded to Wilkerson's undertaking parlors where the body reposed in state until Sunday morning. The funeral services were held at the Giffield Baptist Church Sunday at 1:00 P. M. They were conducted by Rev. J. Davis, of Richmond, and Rev. Ellis Watts, pastor of the First Ebenezer Baptist Church of this city. The services were beautiful and impressive—portraying in their every utterance the sterling honesty, retiring modesty and clean and lovable character of the deceased. Jerusalem Lodge No. 16, A. F. and A Masons, B. T. Mabry, W. M. and W. A. Penn Secy. conducted the services in behalf of Doric Lodge No. 3, of Duluth, Minn., of which Mr. Tucker was a Past Master. After the services at the church, the remains were escorted to Old Blandford, where all that was mortal was deposited in the earth beside his beloved mother, who had only preceded him by a few years. Mr. Tucker was a splendid young man. Perhaps his strongest characteristic was his love and care of his aged mother. He made special provision for her and some years ago retired her so that her latter days were spent in peace and comfort. Two other sisters from New York, Mrs. Mary Dodson James and Mrs. Sarah Jones, were here to the Obeseques. They were accompanied by Mr. Crawford Jones, a nephew of Mr. Tucker, who is a Cornell graduate, in whom his uncle took a special interest. The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: Messrs A. J. Smith, C. T. Myers, C. P. Royall, H. M. Davis, E. C. Mabry of Petersburg and Mr. Joseph D. Myers of the Boston Post Office Dept. Mr. J. M. Wilkerson, the undertaker directed the funeral. The floral offerings were very beautiful. SUNDAY FORUM. The meeting of the Forum on last Sunday was well attended. Meeting was opened by singing "Stand up for Jesus." Prayer by Rev. Carter. Reading of minutes, "Current Events" by Mr. Chas. W. Brown was very interesting. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term: John S. Wright, Pres.; Miss Ethel Woolridge V., Pres.; Miss Eva Walker, Secy.; Miss Ida Grey, Asst. Secy.; Geo. Hall, Treas.; Will. M. Smith, Critic; R. C. Marshall and Wm. Jenking, Chaplains; Mrs. Ella Wheaton, Chorister; Mrs. R. C. McCullough, Organist; Martin Brown, Willis Colter and J. R. White, Ushers. Misses Sadie Marshall and Adah Lewis were awarded prizes, $10 and $7 respectively for having sold the greater number of tickets for the Lecture Series. The presentation was made by Pres. Bullock. Upon motion of C. S. Smith resolutions of condolence, to the parents and relatives of late Miss Marguerite Adams, who had often appeared on the musical programs of the Forum, was adopted, and a committee C. S. Smith, Phil. F. Hale, and W. M. Smith were named to forward resolutions. Next meeting will be held at St. Peters A. M. E. Church Jan. 5th, 1913—when the new officers will be installed. Pres. Wright has returned to office after having been during his administration one of the best presidents, and many are glad to know that he will by effort, energy and past experience do much to advance the organization. Pres. Bullock the retiring president, worked faithfully and did his best and is due great credit, having served the Forum two consecutive terms as President. He says he will continue as an active member and will be a "live wire." No.16. BY WALTON WILLIAMS Copyright, 1912, by American Press Association. WITH the painters of the middle ages the Madonna was the most popular subject. This was especially true of that supremely great school that flourished during the Italian renaissance period. In earlier Christian art the Virgin did not so largely figure. It was only with the council of Ephesus and its glorification of Mary as the "mother of God" and the development of the doctrine of the immaculate conception—not only as to the birth of Jesus, but as to that of Mary herself—that the ascendancy of the Virgin both in the church and in church art was established. It was not till the wonderful renascence era in Italy, the golden age of art, however, that the Madonna became the favorite theme of painters. The vogue started with Fra Angelico, Fra Bartolommeo and others of the first painters of the era and reached its height under Raphael. The three great figures of the renascence period in art were Raphael himself, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Angelico painted a few Madonnas, some of them unfinished, but they do not rank with most of his work. Da Vinci has one or two Madonnas that are up to his other great paintings. But it was Raphael of angelic face and character; Raphael, the prince of painters of all ages, whose Madonnas, both in number and quality, outrank those of any other painter, ancient or modern. Raphael's "Sistine Madonna" is not only his own masterpiece, but by universal consent ranks as the greatest painting in the world. Only less famous than this is his "Madonna of the Chair," while his "La Jardiniere," "Madonna of the Finger" and many more are celebrated. Raphael Sanzio or Santi was born in 1483 and died of a fever at Rome when thirty-seven. He was the son of a painter and studied at one time under Perugino. His first work to become famous was "The Coronation of the Virgin," which appeared in 1508. "The Marriage of the Virgin" was painted the next year, shortly after which Raphael went to live in Florence, where most of his Madonnas were finished. His fame had now become so great that he was called to Rome to decorate the Vatican. It was not till toward the end of his life that Raphael developed his own style and did his greatest work, the "Sistine Madonna" being his last great painting. He was also an architect and was appointed the chief architect of St. Peter's in Rome. Another Madonna, a reproduction of which is here shown, is a detail of the painting by Hans Holböl the younger, known as the "Madonna of the Meyer Family." It represents the Virgin and the child Jesus being worshiped by Burgomaster Meyer, his two wives (one deceased) and some of his children. Just why Burgomaster Meyer, his two wives and children should be immortalized in this holy company is not apparent. The Burgomaster paid for the picture. Members of the family are omitted in the reproduction. There were two Haus Holbeins, father and son, both painters. The younger was practically a contemporary of Raphael, being born in Bavaria in 1497. One of his best known portraits is that of Erasmus. Several of his religious pictures are also celebrated. The painting of the "Madonna and Child" by C. von Bodenhausen, here shown, is more modern Congregational Church Convention. The address of the Rev. A. L. De Mond, pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church, Charleston, S. C., at the recent convention of the Congregational churches held in Savannah, Ia., was a model of historical knowledge concerning the work of the colored churches of that denomination. The Rev. Mr. De Mond has given the subject careful study, and the information gained from his address will go toward encouraging greater effort upon the part of pastors and churches to measure up to the great opportunity afforded for the advancement of the race in education and religious culture. Influence of the Christian Home HONOURS OF THE CHRISTIAN PRESS "Our churches and religious journals are discussing and looking for a worldwide revival. If we are to have this revival it will not be started by the laymen's missionary movement, nor the men and religion forward movement, nor by the church with its ponderous religious machinery, but by the Christian home," says the Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell. "The home is the wellspring of the race. From it must flow the streams that shall revive our religious activities and cause the desert places to rejoice and blossom as a rose." Subscribe for the Star. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. MINNESOTA DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ective Page TRIBUTE PAID TO J. P. STRICKLAND Club of Progressive Young Men From the Bear State Made the Welkin Ring When They Entertained the New Assistant Register of the United States Treasury at the Y. M. C. A. By R. W. THOMPSON. Washington.-Professor J. P. Strickland, the newly appointed assistant register of the United States treasury, was the guest of honor at an elaborate banquet recently tendered to him by the Arkansasans, a club made up of progressive young men from Arkansas residing at the nation's capital largely as students or as officials under the federal government. The affair took place in the parlor and state dining room of the Twelfth street branch of the Young Men's Christian association, and the friends of the Arkansas statesman made the welkin ring with their plaudits of the good things said and done in the race's largest and best equipped temple of militant Christianity in the world. Covers were 'laid for forty, and the menu was toothsome and abundant. The program embraced the introductory remarks by the vice president, W. F. Turner, who acted as toastmaster in the unavailable absence of the president, M. F. Harris; address of welcome in behalf of the club, W. E. King; viol solo. E. O. Cox; address, "How May Religious and Social Organizations Co-operate?" Lewis E. Johnson, secretary of the Y. M. C. A.; address, "The Universality of the Press." R. W. Thompson, resident of the National Negro Press association; piano selection, J. N. Donoho, and remarks by M. S. Caver. "How the Arkansans Are Making Good Where." High Tribute to His Countrymen. Mr. Strickland, who delivered the closing address, spoke in an exceedingly happy vein of the honor conferred upon him by his fellow citizens of Arkansas, a state which he was proud to M. B. MON. J. P. STRICKLAND. call his home, and pledged himself to do all within his power to show them that the commission placed in his hands has been worthy bestowed. He will try to live up to the high standard of honesty and efficiency expected of him by his supporters. He believed firmly in the ability of the Negro race to rise to the highest mark of human endeavor and referred to pluck, thrift, industry and fidelity to duty as the rounds in the ladder upon which we must climb. Mr. Strickland spoke in laudatory terms of President Taft and with grateful appreciation of the practical evidences of friendship for the race indicated by the nation's chief executive. Roster of the Arkansana. The Arkansans was organized some time ago with the view of bringing into closer union the young men from their home state and of promoting interests which they might have in common. It is a source of much pride with them that they helped to shape the policies that led to the "lining up" of the colored voters in Arkansas with certain potent factors, resulting in the signal defeat of the infamous "grandfather clause," designed to disfranchise the Negro citizens. The officers and members of the club are as follows: M. F. Harris, president; W. F. Turner, vice president; E. W. Harrison, secretary; H. R. Hrineheart, assistant secretary; J. J 'Porter, treasurer; E. R. Dryer, sergeant-at-arms; R. A. Webb, assistant sergeant-at-arms. Mr. James P. Streichland is a native of De Soto county, Miss., where he was born in 1866. He graduated from Rust university at Holly Springs in 1887. Taught school in several counties in Texas and in Mississippi and Tennessee, finally locating at Argenta, Ark., where he became principal of the Colored high school in 1901, where he served with distinction until called to Washington by President Taft to succeed Mr. Cyrus Field Adams as assistant register of the treasury. FUNERAL OF MARGUERITE ADAMS. The funeral of Miss Margaret Adams, the beloved daughter of Editor and Mrs. J. Q. Adams of the Appeal, was held last Tuesday at St. James A. M. E. Church. She died Dec. 14th, after nearly two years illness of tuberculosis. Rev. J. S. Strong delivered an appropriate eulogy in behalf of the Sunday School of which she was a member. Prayer by Rev. Daniel Harding. Rev. H. P. Jones preached the sermon. Solos were sung by Mdmes. Addie Crawford-Minor and Hattle Loomis-Oliver. The honorary pallbearers were: Misses Alice Mason, Mildred Plummer, Irene Salters, Ruth Lawrence, Ida Loomis and Willia Moore. The active Messrs. Ray Anderson, Henry Crawford Lawrence McCoy, Lewis Moore, Caesar Harris and Harold Cage. The flowers were very beautiful, many choice floral pieces covered the casket, which was a full drop side couch of gray plush. Undertaker Lyles conducted the burial. Miss Adams was one of our most estimable young women—of exceptional musical ability, and of Christian character. One of earth's finest flowers has been transplanted by His care. May she rest in peace. SPECIAL FORTNIGHTLY SER-MONS. Father Theobald, of St. Paul, will Preach every other Sunday at St. Charles Catholic Church St. Charles Catholic Church. In accordance with the instructions of Archbishop Ireland, the Special Fortnightly Sermons for the benefit of Negro Catholics and non-Catholics will be held next Sunday evening at St. Charles Church, 13th Ave. So. and 4th St., Minneapolis, Dec. 22nd, and every other Sunday evening thereafter. Rev. Fr. Stephen L. Theobald Priest of St. Peter Claver's Church in St. Paul, will preach. It is hoped that every one will be interested in this movement, which the Archbishop has inaugurated. All are invited. IRELAND 50 YEARS IN SERVICE. Archbishop Plans Quiet Observance of Anniversary of Ordination. Archbishop John Ireland does not plan any special celebration in honor of the golden anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood which falls on Dec. 21. It was stated today the archbishop had planned to observe the day quietly. The anniversary serves to call attention to the fact that only three members of the Roman Catholic hierarchy in the United States are older in point of service than Archbishop Ireland, they being Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore, Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia and Bishop Hogan of Kansas City. NEGRO INDICTED FOR MURDER William M. Lewis, who shot and killed John Partee, another Negro, was indicted by the Grand Jury for murder in the first degree. The shooting occured at the home of Warren F. Jackson, on last Saturday night, where a house party was in progress. During an altercation Lewis shot Partee twice in the mouth killing him instantly. He fled to St. Paul and was captured last Monday. POOR CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT. The Ladies of the Mothers' Club will entertain the Poor Children at a Christmas Party at Zion Baptist Church on Thursday evening, Dec. 26th. Everything free. WANTED. Reliable, live, honest, hustling agents for the Twin City Star. You can make a good living with this work as a side line. Agents wanted in Milwaukee, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City, Portland, Ore., Seattle, Denver, Des Moines and Sloux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. Send to the Star your News. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS. DR. WILLIAM D. CRUM DIES. United States Minister to Liberia Suscumba to African Fever. By N. BARNETT DODSON. William D. Crum, M. D., United States minister to Liberia, whose death occurred at his home in Charleston, S. C., on Saturday, Dec. 7, was well known throughout the country as a man of fine qualities. On Tuesday, June 7, 1910, President William H. Taft nominated Dr. Crum to be minister resident and consul general at Monrovia, Liberia. The nomination of Dr. Crum met the approval of the senate, and he was confirmed for the position with little opposition from southerners. His work in Liberia was eminently satisfactory, and it was with reluctance that he was compelled to return to the United States, owing to ill health, having contracted the African fever, from which he never recovered. Dr. Crum achieved fame when President Roosevelt appointed him collector of customs at Charleston on Jan. 5, 1908. Senator Tillman led a fierce fight against his confirmation on the sole ground that he was a Negro. No charges were preferred against him, and he was admitted to be a man of integrity and high standing. Action was prevented until Jan. 6, 1905, or one day more than two years. During that period he served under a series of recess appointments. President Roosevelt on Dec. 8, 1908, named Dr. Crum for another term. Early in January of the following year President Elect Taft made speeches in the south in which he gave assurances that Negroes would not be given federal offices in antagonism to popular protests. When the special session of the senate following the inauguration of Mr. Taft expired March 14, 1909, Dr. Crum had not been confirmed. It was then squarely up to President Taft to stand by his speeches and name somebody else. He did so and designated Edward W. Durant, Jr., a white man, as collector, announcing that Dr. Crum had resigned MOUND BAYOU OIL MILL BIG RACE ACHIEVEMENT. Constructive Work of the Mississippi State Business League. The opening of the oil mill and manufacturing plant at Mound Bayou, Miss. recently, will go down in history as the most stupendous industrial achievement of the colored race during its fifty years of freedom. The concern will give employment to scores of young men and women of the race who are prepared by education and special industrial training to assist the management in the many details connected with the successful operation of this magnificent business concern. The enterprise in its entirety will represent an investment of $100,000 and is the fruit of a decision reached by the Mississippi Negroes acting through their State Negro Business league to build here in the heart of the south a constructive industrial enterprise. Thomas W. Cook, a successful Negro architect, contractor and builder, has been in entire charge of fitting the plant for operation. Mr. Cook has been wholly responsible for every detail involved in the design and construction of the plant. The plant is admittedly one of the best constructed in the state. A Corliss engine, 250 horsepower, will drive the machinery—a live shaft of 200 feet, which in turn operates the transmission; to the seven Linter stands, two double shakers, a five roller crusher stand, one cake former, an automatic cooker (four compartments), two accumulators, two pressers, five settling tanks—the whole cost of this machinery being approximately $35,000. The buildings consist of one brick structure 250 by 60, two story and a half seed shed 350 by 90. The Mound Bayou community easily markets each season 500,000 worth of raw or bulk cotton seed. The mill has a capacity for crushing forty tons of seed in twenty-four hours but the construction and power are so arranged that the capacity can be doubled by the addition of two oil presses. There were present in addition to Dr. and Mrs. Washington such representative persons as Mr. H. A. Boyd, Tennessee; J. B. Bell. Texas; Scott Bond, Arkansas; Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee institute; W. D. Neighbors, Chicago; T. J. Searcy, Memphis; W. E. Robinson, Louisiana; Dr. T. O. Fuller, Memphis; Dr. A. W. Dumas, Natchez; P. W. Howard, Jackson. Nearly all of the fraternal organizations were represented by their grand officers. Howard's New President installed. Dr. S. M. Newman was formally installed as president of Howard university, in Washington, on Friday, Dec. 13. The ceremony attending the distinguished educator's induction into of fice was attended by noted persons in church, state and nation. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. WORK OF WELL KNOWN SCHOLAR FINE CAREER AS EDUCATOR. Author of "Talks For the Times" Has Served In Many Responsible Positions In Institutions For Higher Learning — Member of University Senate of the M. E. Church. I had the pleasure last summer of spending a few days as the guest of Professor William H. Crogman, the well known professor of Greek and Latin in [Image of a man with a bald head, wearing a suit and a tie.] WILLIAM H. CROGMAN. A. M. WILLIAM H. CROGMAN, A. M. Clark university, Atlanta, GA, says Whittier H. Wright of Philadelphia. Dr. Crogman is a great man as an educator, and in Christian character and scholarship it is safe to say he stands among the first four, if not at the very head, of the colored race. Dr. Crogman was born on the island of St Martins, May 5, 1841. In 1855 he went to sea. He visited many lands and, observant and thoughtful, obtained a wide knowledge of various nationalities and parts of the world. His visits included especially England, various points on the continent of Europe, Calcutta and Bombay in Asia and various places in South America. Dr. Crogman is an alumnus of Pierce college and Atlanta university. He served as instructor in English branches at Claflin university, Orangeburg, S. C., for three years. He was called to his present chair in 1880. For several years Professor Crogman served as president of Clark university. Dr. Crogman is the author of several pamphlets and also of the book entitled "Talks For the Times." Several years ago a university of good standing conferred upon Professor Crogman the degree of LL. D., but in his modesty he insists on declining the use of the title, saying that he does not consider himself worthy of the honor it implies. The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church of 1892 provided for a university senate, to be composed of fifteen practical educators chosen by the bishops, to determine the minimum requirements in our church colleges and universities for the baccalaureate degree. Professor Crogman has been a member of this senate for many years. The projection of the cotton states and international exposition in Atlanta for 1895 must be regarded as one of the boldest and most enterprising undertakings of our wonderful American history when we consider the size of the city, the financial condition of the south and the nation and the proximity in time and location of the World's fair in Chicago. It was soon seen that to succeed the exposition must have some distinguishing characteristic and that if a large and representative Negro exhibit could be secured it would be a unique feature. Professor Crogman was sent throughout the leading cities of the south to present the matter to the colored people and secure their co-operation. He spent a considerable time in each of the twenty largest cities. Many of the leaders and educators of the colored people said: "We have been deceived and wrongly treated so many times and in so many ways that we are slow to take part in any enterprise of this kind. But the fact that Professor Crogman, a representative educator of our own race, presents this subject shows that its purpose is for the education and advancement of our people, and we are ready to engage in it." Mrs. Crogman, who is also a gradu- her character and services as his helpmeet and as queen of one of the most refined and cultured homes and as the mother of seven most promising children, is worthy of no less honor than the professor himself. State Officers to Aid Normal School. The trustees of the state normal and industrial school in Winston-Salem, N. C., have been greatly encouraged by the offer of the state to give $12,000 toward the work of the school if the trustees will raise a like sum. FUNERAL OF, ALEXANDER TUCKER Petersburg, Va. Dec. 16—The remains of Mr. Alexander Tucker, a former well known resident reached this city last Friday night about nine o'clock. After a lingering illness on Dec. 6, Mr. Tucker died in St. Paul, Minn., where he had made his home during the past 15 or 16 years. His sister, Miss Rachel Tucker, left her home in New York for St. Paul after hearing of his death, and accompanied the deceased to his boyhood's home. There they were met by loving relatives and sympathetic friends and the cortege proceeded to Wilkerson's undertaking parlors where the body reposed in state until Sunday morning. The funeral services were held at the Giffeld Baptist Church Sunday at 1:00 P. M. They were conducted by Rev. J. Davis, of Richmond, and Rev. Ellis Watts, pastor of the First Ebenezer Baptist Church of the deceased. Jerusalem Lodge No. 16, A. F. and A Masons, B. T. Mabry, W. M. and W. A. Penn Secy. conducted the services in behalf of Doric Lodge No. 3, of Duluth, Minn., of which Mr. Tucker was a Past Master. After the services at the church, the remains were escorted to Old Blandford, where all that was mortal was deposited in the earth beside his beloved mother, who had only preceded him by a few years. Mr. Tucker was a splendid young man. Perhaps his strongest characteristic was his love and care of his aged mother. He made special provision for her and some years ago retired her so that her latter days were spent in peace and comfort. Two other sisters from New York, Mrs. Mary Dodson James and Mrs. Sarah Jones, were here to the Obesqueles. They were accompanied by Mr. Crawford Jones, a nephew of Mr. Tucker, who is a Cornell graduate, in whom his uncle took a special interest. The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: Messrs A. J. Smith, C. T. Myers, C. P. Royall, H. M. Davis, E. C. Mabry of Petersburg and Mr. Joseph D. Myers of the Boston Post Office Dept. Mr. J. M. Wilkerson, the undertaker directed the funeral. The floral offerings were very beautiful. SUNDAY FORUM. The meeting of the Forum on last Sunday was well attended. Meeting was opened by singing "Stand up for Jesus." Prayer by Rev. Carter. Reading of minutes, "Current Events" by Mr. Chas. W. Brown was very interesting. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term: John S. Wright, Pres.; Miss Ethel Woolridge V. Pres.; Miss Eva Walker, Secy.; Miss Ida Grey, Asst. Secy.; Geo Hall, Treas.; Will. M. Smith, Critic; R. C. Marshall and Wm. Jenking, Chaplains; Mrs. Ella Wheaton, Chorister; Mrs. R. C. McCullough, Organist; Martin Brown; Willis Colter and J. R. White, Ushers. Misses Sadie Marshall and Adah Lewis were awarded prizes, $10 and $7 respectively for having sold the greater number of tickets for the Lecture Series. The presentation was made by Pres. Bullock. Upon motion of C. S. Smith resolutions of condolence, to the parents and relatives of late Miss Marguerite Adams, who had often appeared on the musical programs of the Forum, was adopted, and a committee C. S. Smith, Phil. F. Hale, and W. M. Smith were named to forward resolutions. Next meeting will be held at St. Peters A. M. E. Church Jan. 5th, 1913—when the new officers will be installed. Pres. Wright has returned to office after having been during his administration one of the best presidents, and many are glad to know that he will by effort, energy and past experience do much to advance the organization. Pres. Bullock the retiring president, worked faithfully and did his best and is due great credit, having served the Forum two consecutive terms as President. He says he will continue as an active member and will be a "live wires." No. 16. The Madonna BY WALTON WILLIAMS Copyright, 1912, by American Press Association. WITH the painters of the middle ages the Madonnina was the most popular subject. This was especially true of that supremely great school that flourished during the Italian renaissance period. In earlier Christian art the Virgin did not so largely figure. It was only with the council of Ephesus and its glorification of Mary as the "mother of God" and the development of the doctrine of the immaculate conception—not only as to the birth of Jesus, but as to that of Mary herself—that the ascendancy of the Virgin both in the church and in church art was established. It was not till the wonderful renascence era in Italy, the golden age of art, however, that the Madonna became the favorite theme of painters. The vogue started with Fra Angelico, Fra Bartolommeo and others of the first painters of the era and reached its height under Raphael. The three great figures of the renascence period in art were Raphael himself, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Angelo painted a few Madonnas, some of them unfinished, but they do not rank with most of his work. Da Vinci has one or two Madonnas that are up to his other great paintings. But it was Raphael of angelic face and character; Raphael, the prince of painters of all ages, whose Madonnas, both in number and quality, outrank those of any other painter, ancient or modern. Raphael's "Sistine Madonna" is not only his own masterpiece, but by universal consent ranks as the greatest painting in the world. Only less famous than this is his "Madonna of the Chair," while his "La Jardinelle," "Madonna of the Finger" and many more are celebrated. Raphael Sanzio or Santi was born in 1483 and died of a fever at Rome when thirty-seven. He was the son of a painter and studied at one time under Perugino. His first work to become famous was "The Coronation of the Virgin," which appeared in 1508. "The Marriage of the Virgin" was painted the next year, shortly after which Raphael went to live in Florence, where most of his Madonnas were finished. His fame had now become so great that he was called to Rome to decorate the Vatican. It was not till toward the end of his life that Raphael developed his own style and did his greatest work, the "Sistine Madonna" being his last great painting. He was also an architect and was appointed the chief architect of St. Peter's in Rome. Another Madonna, a reproduction of which is here shown, is a detail of the painting by Hans Holbeln the younger, known as the "Madonna of the Meyer Family." It represents the Virgin and the child Jesus being worshiped by Burgomaster Meyer, his two wives (one deceased) and some of his children. Just why Burgomaster Meyer, his two wives and children should be immortalized in this holy company is not apparent. The burgomaster paid for the picture. Members of the family are omitted in the reproduction. There were two Hans Holbeln, father and son, both painters. The younger was practically a contemporary of Raphael, being born in Bavaria in 1497. One of his best known portraits is that of Erasmus. Several of his religious pictures are also celebrated. The painting of the "Madonna and Child" by C. von Bodenhausen, here shown, is more modern Congregational Church Convention. The address of the Rev. A. L. De Mond, pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church, Charleston, S. C., at the recent convention of the Congregational churches held in Savannah, Va., was a model of historical knowledge concerning the work of the colored churches of that denomination. The Rev. Mr. De Mond has given the subject careful study, and the information gained from his address will go far toward encouraging greater effort upon the part of pastors and churches to measure up to the great opportunity afforded for the advancement of the race in education and religious culture. Influence of the Christian Home "Our churches and religious journals are discussing and looking for a worldwide revival. If we are to have this revival it will not be started by the laymen's missionary movement, nor the men and religion forward movement, nor by the church with its ponderous religious machinery, but by the Christian home," says the Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell. "The home is the wellspring of the race. From it must flow the streams that shall revive our religious activities and cause the desert places to rejoice and blossom as a rose." Subscribe for the Star. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ective Page VOL. 3 Single Copies 5 Cents The funeral of Miss Margaret Adams, the beloved daughter of Editor and Mrs. J. Q. Adams of the Appeal, was held last Tuesday at St. James A. M. E. Church. She died Dec. 14th, after nearly two years illness of tuberculosis. Rev. J. S. Strong delivered an appropriate eulogy in behalf of the Sunday School of which she was a member. Prayer by Rev. Daniel Harding. Rev. H. P. Jones preached the sermon. Solos were sung by Mdmes. Addie Crawford-Minor and Hattle Loomis-Oliver. The honorary pallbearers were: Misses Alice Mason, Mildred Plummer, Irene Salters, Ruth Lawrence, Ida Loomis and Willia Moore. The active Messrs. Ray Anderson, Henry Crawford Lawrence McCoy, Lewis Moore, Caesar Harris and Harold Cage. The flowers were very beautiful, many choice floral pieces covered the casket, which was a full drop side couch of gray plush. Undertaker Lyles conducted the burial. Miss Adams was one of our most estimable young women—of exeptional musical ability, and of Christian character. One of earth's finest flowers has been transplanted by His care. May she rest in peace. St. Charles Catholic Church. In accordance with the instructions of Archbishop Ireland, the Special Fortnightly Sermons for the benefit of Negro Catholics and non-Catholics will be held next Sunday evening at St. Charles Church, 13th Ave. So. and 4th St. Minneapolis, Dec. 22nd, and every other Sunday evening thereafter. Rev. Fr. Stephen L. Theobald Priest of St. Peter Claver's Church in St. Paul, will preach. It is hoped that every one will be interested in this movement, which the Archbishop has inaugurated. All are invited. Reliable, live, honest, hustling agents for the Twin City Star. You can make a good living with this work as a side line. Agents wanted in Milwaukee, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City, Portland, Ore., Seattle, Denver, Des Moines and Sioux City. Write for terms to The Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. Send to the Star your News. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS. TRIBUTE PAID TO J. P. STRICKLAND Club of Progressive Young Men From the Bear State Made the Walkin Ring When They Entertained the New Assistant Register of the United States Treasury at the Y. M. C. A. By R. W. THOMPSON. Washington.-Professor J. P. Strickland, the newly appointed assistant register of the United States treasury, was the guest of honor at an elaborate banquet recently tendered to him by the Arkansasans, a club made up of progressive young men from Arkansas residing at the nation's capital largely as students or as officials under the federal government. The affair took place in the parlors and state dining room of the Twelfth street branch of the Young Men's Christian association, and the friends of the Arkansas statesman made the welkin ring with their plaudits of the good things said and done in the race's largest and best equipped temple of militant Christianity in the world. Covers were 'laid for forty, and the menu was toothsome and abundant. The program embraced the introductory remarks by the vice president, W. F. Turner, who acted as toastmaster in the unavoidable absence of the president, M. F. Harris; address of welcome in behalf of the club, W. E. King; viol solo, E. O. Cox; address, "How May Religious and Social Organizations Co-operate?" Lewis E. Johnson, secretary of the Y. M. C. A.; address, "The Universality of the Press." R. W. Thompson, president of the National Negro Press association; plano selection, J. N. Donohoo, and remarks by M. S. Caver, "How the Arkansans Are Making Good Everywhere." High Tribute to His Countrymen. Mr. Strickland, who delivered the closing address, spoke in an exceedingly happy vein of the honor conferred upon him by his fellow citizens of Arkansas, a state which he was proud to A. B. HON. J. P. STRICKLAND. call his home, and pledged himself to do all within his power to show them that the commission placed in his hands has been worthily bestowed. He will try to live up to the high standard of honesty and efficiency expected of him by his supporters. He believed firmly in the ability of the Negro race to rise to the highest mark of human endeavor and referred to pluck, thrift, industry and fidelity to duty as the rounds in the ladder upon which we must climb. Mr. Strickland spoke in laudatory terms of President Taft and with grateful appreciation of the practical evidences of friendship for the race indicated by the nation's chief executive. Roster of the Arkansas. The Arkansas was organized some time ago with the view of bringing into closer union the young men from their home state and of promoting interests which they might have in common. It is a source of much pride with them that they helped to shape the policies that led to the "lining up" of the colored voters in Arkansas with certain potent factors, resulting in the signal defeat of the infamous "grandfather clause," designed to disfranchise the Negro citizens. The officers and members of the club are as follows: M. F. Harris, president; W. F. Turner, vice president; E. W. Harrison, secretary; H. H. Rhineheart, assistant secretary; J. J. Porter, treasurer; E. R. Dryver, sergeant-at-arms; R. A. Webb, assistant sergeant-at-arms. Mr. James P. Strickland is a native of De Soto county, Miss., where he was born in 1866. He graduated from Rust university at Holly Springs in 1887. Taught school in several counties in Texas and in Mississippi and Tennessee, finally locating at Argenta, Ark., where he became principal of the Colored high school in 1901, where he served with distinction until called to Washington by President Taft to succeed Mr. Cyrus Field Adams as assistant register of the treasury. FUNERAL OF MARGUERITE ADAMS. SPECIAL FORTNIGHTLY SERMONS. Father Theobald, of St. Paul, will Preach every other Sunday at St. Charles Catholic Church IRELAND 50 YEARS IN SERVICE. Archbishop Plans Quiet Observance of Aniversary of Ordination of Anniversary of Ordination. Archbishop John Ireland does not plan any special celebration in honor of the golden anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood which falls on Dec. 21. It was stated today the archbishop had planned to observe the day quietly. The anniversary serves to call attention to the fact that only three members of the Roman Catholic hierarchy in the United States are older in point of service than Archbishop Ireland, they being Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore, Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia and Bishop Hogan of Kansas City. NEGRO INDICTED FOR MURDER William M. Lewis, who shot and killed John Partee, another Negro, was indicted by the Grand Jury for murder in the first degree. The shooting occurred at the home of Warren F. Jackson, on last Saturday night, where a house party was in progress. During an altercation Lewis shot Partee twice in the mouth killing him instantly. He fled to St. Paul and was captured last Monday. POOR CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT. The Ladies of the Mothers' Club will entertain the Poor Children at a Christmas Party at Zion Baptist Church on Thursday evening, Dec. 26th. Everything free. WANTED DR. WILLIAM D. CRUM DIES. United States Minister to Liberia Suecumbs to African Fever. By N. BARNETT DODSON. William D. Crum, M. D., United States minister to Liberia, whose death occurred at his home in Charleston, S. C., on Saturday, Dec. 7, was well known throughout the country as a man of fine qualities. On Tuesday, June 7, 1910, President William H. Taft nominated Dr. Crum to be minister resident and consul general at Monrovia, Liberia. The nomination of Dr. Crum met the approval of the senate, and he was confirmed for the position with little opposition from southerners. His work in Liberia was eminently satisfactory, and it was with reluctance that he was compelled to return to the United States, owing to ill health, having contracted the African fever, from which he never recovered. Dr. Crum achieved fame when President Roosevelt appointed him collector of customs at Charleston on Jan. 5, 1908. Senator Tillman led a fierce fight against his confirmation on the sole ground that he was a Negro. No charges were preferred against him, and he was admitted to be a man of integrity and high standing. Action was prevented until Jan. 6, 1905, or one day more than two years. During that period he served under a series of recess appointments. President Roosevelt on Dec. 8, 1908, named Dr. Crum for another term. Early in January of the following year President Elect Taft made speeches in the south in which he gave assurances that Negroes would not be given federal offices in antagonism to popular protests. When the special session of the senate following the inauguration of Mr. Taft expired March 14, 1909, Dr. Crum had not been confirmed. It was then squarely up to President Taft to stand by his speeches and name somebody else. He did so and designated Edward W. Durant, Jr., a white man, as collector, announcing that Dr. Crum had resigned. MOUND BAYOU OIL MILL BIG RACE ACHIEVEMENT. Constructive Work of the Mississippi State Business League. The opening of the oil mill and manufacturing plant at Mound Bayou, Miss., recently, will go down in history as the most stupendous industrial achievement of the colored race during its fifty years of freedom. The concern will give employment to scores of young men and women of the race who are prepared by education and special industrial training to assist the management in the many details connected with the successful operation of this magnificent business concern. The enterprise in its entirety will represent an investment of $100,000 and is the fruit of a decision reached by the Mississippi Negroes acting through their State Negro Business league to build here in the heart of the south a constructive industrial enterprise. Thomas W. Cook, a successful Negro architect, contractor and builder, has been in entire charge of fitting the plant for operation. Mr. Cook has been wholly responsible for every detail involved in the design and construction of the plant. The plant is admittedly one of the best constructed in the state. A Corliss engine, 250 horsepower, will drive the machinery—a live shaft of 200 feet, which in turn operates the transmission; to the seven Linter stands, two double shakers, a five roller crusher stand, one cake former, an automatic cooker (four compartments), two accumulators, two pressers, five settling tanks—the whole cost of this machinery being approximately $55,000. The buildings consist of one brick structure 250 by 60, two story and a half seed shed 350 by 90. The Mound Bayou community easily markets each season 550,000 worth of raw or bulk cotton seed. The mill has a capacity for crushing forty tons of seed in twenty-four hours, but the construction and power are so arranged that the capacity can be doubled by the addition of two oil presses. There were present in addition to Dr. and Mrs. Washington such representative persons as Mr. H. A. Boyd, Tennessee; J. B. Bell, Texas; Scott Bond, Arkansas; Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee institute; W. D. Neighbors, Chicago; T. J. Searcy, Memphis; W. E. Robinson, Louisiana; Dr T. O. Fuller, Memphis; Dr A. W. Dumas, Natchee; P. W. Howard. Jackson. Nearly all of the fraternal organizations were represented by their grand officers. Howard's New President installed. Dr. S. M. Newman was formally installed as president of Howard university, in Washington, on Friday, Dec. 13. The ceremony attending the distinguished educator's induction into of fice was attended by noted persons in church, state and nation. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. WORK OF WELL KNOWN SCHOLAR FINE CAREER AS EDUCATOR Author of "Talka For the Times" Has Served In Many Responsible Positions In Institutions For Higher Learning—Member of University Senate of the M. E. Church. I had the pleasure last summer of spending a few days as the guest of Professor William H. Crogman, the well known professor of Greek and Latin in A. B. WILLIAM H. CROGMAN. A. M. Clark university, Atlanta, Ga., says Whittier H. Wright of Philadelphia. Dr. Crogman is a great man as an educator, and in Christian character and scholarship it is safe to say he stands among the first four, if not at the very head, of the colored race. Dr. Crogman was born on the island of St Martins, May 5, 1841. In 1855 he went to sea. He visited many lands and, observant and thoughtful, obtained a wide knowledge of various nationalities and parts of the world. His visits included especially England, various points on the continent of Europe, Calcutta and Bombay in Asia and various places in South America. Dr. Crogman is an alumnus of Pierce college and Atlanta university. He served as instructor in English branches at Claflin university, Orangeburg, S.C., for three years. He was called to his present chair in 1880. For several years Professor Crogman served as president of Clark university. Dr. Crogman is the author of several pamphlets and also of the book entitled "Talks For the Times." Several years ago a university of good standing conferred upon Professor Crogman the degree of LL.D., but in his modesty he insists on declining the use of the title, saying that he does not consider himself worthy of the honor it implies. The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church of 1892 provided for a university senate, to be composed of fifteen practical educators chosen by the bishops, to determine the minimum requirements in our church colleges and universities for the baccalaureate degree. Professor Crogman has been a member of this senate for many years. The projection of the cotton states and international exposition in Atlanta for 1895 must be regarded as one of the boldest and most enterprising undertakings of our wonderful American history when we consider the size of the city, the financial condition of the south and the nation and the proximity in time and location of the World's fair in Chicago. It was soon seen that to succeed the exposition must have some distinguishing characteristic and that if a large and representative Negro exhibit could be secured it would be a unique feature. Professor Crogman was sent throughout the leading cities of the south to present the matter to the colored people and secure their co-operation. He spent a considerable time in each of the twenty largest cities. Many of the leaders and educators of the colored people said: "We have been deceived and wrongly treated so many times and in so many ways that we are slow to take part in any enterprise of this kind. But the fact that Professor Crogman, a representative educator of our own race, presents this subject shows that its purpose is for the education and advancement of our people, and we are ready to engage in it." Mrs. Crogman who is also a gradu ate of Affinia university and who in her character and services as his helpmeet and as queen of one of the most refined and cultured homes and as the mother of seven most promising children, is worthy of no less honor than the professor himself. State Officers to Aid Normal School. The trustees of the state normal and industrial school in Winston-Salem, N. C., have been greatly encouraged by the offer of the state to give $12,000 toward the work of the school if the trustees will raise a like sum. FUNERAL OF, ALEXANDER TUCKER Petersburg, Va. Dec. 16—The remains of Mr. Alexander Tucker, a former well known resident reached this city last Friday night about nine o'clock. After a lingering illness on Dec. 6, Mr. Tucker died in St. Paul, Minn., where he had made his home during the past 15 or 16 years. His sister, Miss Rachel Tucker, left her home in New York for St. Paul after hearing of his death, and accompanied the deceased to his boyhood's home. There they were met by loving relatives and sympathetic friends and the cortege proceeded to Wilkerson's undertaking parliors where the body reposed in state until Sunday morning. The funeral services were held at the Giltfield Baptist Church Sunday at 1:00 P. M. They were conducted by Rev. J. Davis, of Richmond, and Rev. Ellis Watts, pastor of the First Ebenezer Baptist Church of this city. The services were beautiful and impressive—portraying in their every utterance the sterling honesty, retiring modesty and clean and lovable character of the deceased. Jerusalem Lodge No. 16, A. F. and A Masons, B. T. Mabry, W. M. and W. A. Penn Secy. conducted the services in behalf of Doric Lodge No. 3, of Duluth, Minn., of which Mr. Tucker was a Past Master. After the services at the church, the remains were escorted to Old Blandford, where all that was mortal was deposited in the earth beside his beloved mother, who had only preceded him by a few years. Mr. Tucker was a splendid young man. Perhaps his strongest characteristic was his love and care of his aged mother. He made special provision for her and some years ago retired her so that her latter days were spent in peace and comfort. Two other sisters from New York, Mrs. Mary Dodson James and Mrs. Sarah Jones, were here to the Obesequeles. They were accompanied by Mr. Crawford Jones, a nephew of Mr. Tucker, who is a Cornell graduate, in whom his uncle took a special interest. The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: Messrs A. J. Smith, C. T. Myers, C. P. Royall, H. M. Davis, C. M. Cabry of Petersburg and Mr. Joseph D. Myers of the Boston Office Dept. Mr. J. M. Wilkerson, the undertaker directed the funeral. The floral offerings were very beautiful. SUNDAY FORUM. The meeting of the Forum on last Sunday was well attended. Meeting was opened by singing "Stand up for Jesus." Prayer by Rev. Carter. Reading of minutes, "Current Events" by Mr. Chas. W. Brown was very interesting. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term: John S. Wright, Pres.; Miss Ethel Woolridge V. Pres.; Miss Eva Walker, Secy.; Miss Ida Grey, Asst. Secy.; Geo Hall, Treas.; Will. M. Smith, Critic; R. C. Marshall and Wm. Jenking, Mrs. Ella Wheaton, Chorister; Mrs. R. C. McCullough, Organist; Martin Brown; Willis Colter and J. R. White, Ushers. Misses Saddle Marshall and Adah Lewis were awarded prizes, $10 and $7 respectively for having sold the greater number of tickets for the Lecture Series. The presentation was made by Pres. Bullock. Upon motion of C. S. Smith resolutions of condolence, to the parents and relatives of late Miss Marguerite Adams, who had often appeared on the musical programs of the Forum, was adopted, and a committee C. S. Smith, Phil. F. Hale, and W. M. Smith were named to forward resolutions. Next meeting will be held at St. Peters A. M. E. Church Jan. 5th, 1913—when the new officers will be installed. Pres. Wright has returned to office after having been during his administration one of the best presidents, and many are glad to know that he will be effort, energy and past experience do much to advance the organization. Pres. Bullock the retiring president, worked faithfully and did his best and is due great credit, having served the Forum two consecutive terms as President. He says he will continue as an active member and will be a "live wire." No. 16. BY WALTON WILLIAMS Copyright, 1912, by American Press Association. WITH the painters of the middle ages the Madonnau was the most popular subject. This was especially true of that supremely great school that flourished during the Italian renaissance period. In earlier Christian art the Virgin did not so largely figure. It was only with the council of Ephesus and its glorification of Mary as the "mother of God" and the development of the doctrine of the immaculate conception—not only as to the birth of Jesus, but as to that of Mary herself—that the ascendancy of the Virgin both in the church and in church art was established. It was not till the wonderful renascence era in Italy, the golden age of art, however, that the Madonna became the favorite theme of painters. The vogue started with Fra Angelico, Fra Bartolommeo and others of the first painters of the era and reached its height under Raphael. The three great figures of the renascence period in art were Raphael himself, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Angelo painted a few Madonnas, some of them unfinished, but they do not rank with most of his work. Da Vinci has one or two Madonnas that are up to his other great paintings. But it was Raphael of angelic face and character; Raphael, the prince of painters of all ages, whose Madonnas, both in number and quality, outrank those of any other painter, ancient or modern. Raphael's "Sliste Madonna" is not only his own masterpiece, but by universal consent ranks as the greatest painting in the world. Only less famous than this is his "Madonna of the Chair," while his "La Jardiniere," "Madonna of the Finger" and many more are celebrated. Raphael Sanzio or Santi was born in 1483 and died of a fever at Rome when thirty-seven. He was the son of a painter and studied at one time under Perugino. His first work to become famous was "The Coronation of the Virgin," which appeared in 1508. "The Marriage of the Virgin" was painted the next year, shortly after which Raphael went to live in Florence, where most of his Madonnas were finished. His fame had now become so great that he was called to Rome to decorate the Vatican. It was not till toward the end of his life that Raphael developed his own style and did his greatest work, the "Sistine Madonna" being his last great painting. He was also an architect and was appointed the chief architect of St. Peter's in Rome. Another Madonna, a reproduction of which is here shown, is a detail of the painting by Hans Holbeln the younger, known as the "Madonna of the Meyer Family." It represents the Virgin and the child Jesus being worshiped by Burgomaster Meyer, his two wives (one deceased) and some of his children. Just why Burgomaster Meyer, his two wives and children should be immortalized in this holy company is not apparent. The burgomaster paid for the picture. Members of the family are omitted in the reproduction. There were two Hans Holbeln, father and son, both painters. The younger was practically a contemporary of Raphael, being born in Bavaria in 1497. One of his best known portraits is that of Erasmus. Several of his religious pictures are also celebrated. The painting of the "Madonna and Child" by C. von Bodenhausen, here shown, is more modern Congregational Church Convention. The address of the Rev. A. L. De Mond, pastor of the Plymouth Congre- ational church, Charleston, N. C., at the recent convention of the Congre- ational churches held in Savannah, Ia., was a model of historical knowl- edge concerning the work of the col- ored churches of that denomination. The Rev. Mr. De Mond has given the subject careful study, and the infor- mation gained from his address will go around encouraging greater effort upon the part of pastors and churches to measure up to the great opportunity offered for the advancement of the pace in education and religious culture. Influence of the Christian Home. "Our churches and religious journals are discussing and looking for a worldwide revival. If we are to have this revival it will not be started by the laymen's missionary movement, nor the men and religion forward movement, nor by the church with its ponderous religious machinery, but by the Christian home," says the Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell. "The home is the springing of the race. From it must flow the streams that shall revive our religious activities and cause the desert places to rejoice and blossom as a rose." Subscribe for the Star. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. But God commendeth His Love toward us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.—Romans 5:8. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.—Romans 6:23.—Selected by E. W. Gilles. During the Xmas Rush, remember that your subscription is unpaid. The City Federation of Women's Clubs met at the residence of Mrs. Ophelia Rice, 5th St. So. last Friday afternoon. Pres. Vincent of the University of Minn., lectured at Bethesda Baptist Church Friday to an appreciative audience, which ended a series of lectures held under the auspices of the Sunday Forum. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Proctor, formerly of this city, have moved from Portland, Ore., where they have resided past two years, to Santa Barbara, Cal., where they will spend the winter months. Mr. A. R. Bell, of Detroit, Mich., an experienced tailor, is employed at the Star Pantorium, where he solicits the patronage of those desirous of first class workmanship—also to inform his many friends of his location. Subscribe for the Star. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hawkins is on the sick list. Mr. Orville Spots of Ottumwa, Ia., is visiting friends in the Twin Cities. Mr. Le Roy Coleman was presented a daughter on Nov. 27th. Mrs. Coleman and baby are doing nicely. Mime Emma Taylor Jones, proprietor of Jones Hotel is improving after a two weeks illness. The Workingmen's Social Club, 206 2nd St. So. will hold "Open House" on Christmas and New Years Days. A reception has been arranged for the lady visitors. Special refreshments will be served. Eggnog for everybody, and good entertainers will make it pleasant. Best music.—Advertisement. MRS. BRODY ENDS LIFE. Mrs. Ethel Brody, the wife of Mr. Chas. Brody, died from the effects of a dose of carbolic acid, which she drank in their home last Wednesday morning, while Mr. Brody had gone for a doctor. Despondency was the cause. Mr. and Mrs. Brody were well known, they resided at 2116 Oakland Ave. Services were held at Bethesda Baptist Church last Friday—full account next week. THE NEW DICKERSON CAFE. Mr. John A. Dickerson has remodelled and renovated the Dickerson Cafe. Many changes have been made, and the decorations are very ap propriate. The main dining room has been enlarged, and another private room added. Your inspection is requested. Mrs. Nelle McCullough announces that on account of counter attractions the Autumn Leaf Dancing Class will not be held at Masonic Hall on Dec. 30, but a Grand New Year's Soiree at the Auditorium Annex will be the feature of the Holiday season. A REMINDER. Of course, the emancipation proclamation will be celebrated, after many dormant leaders read this article. Local preachers are busy attending chitterling suppers, they have forgotten that this Golden Anniversary should be a day of Thanksgiving. NEW OFFICERS ELECTED. The Mothers' Club elected the following officers: Lulu Critic, Pres.; Helen Greiver, V. Pres.; Mamie Sexton, Secy.; Mary Watkins, Treas.; Pearl Stone, Editor; Daisy Gullbert, Chm., N. Minneapolis work. The Club will investigate all cases reported, and assist the deserving. We beg that the public will not send notes over the phone. We must have your copy to avoid mistakes. If your matter is not worth writing, it is not worth insertion. Mr.S. W. Williams is no longer connected with the Star Pantorium.— Adv. NEW CHOP-SUEY RESTAURANT. Special Chinese Service at Foraker's Cafe. Private Rooms. The management of Foraker's Cafe, 308 So. 4th St., has added to their service a choice line of Chinese dishes. They have fitted up private roms over the Cafe, where they invite the patronage of the public. Don't forget that the Foraker Cafe specializes on the best 25-cent meal in the city, and the popular priced Chinese dishes will appeal to everyone. —Advertement. XMAS CHARITY BALL. DECEMBER 25th, 1912. See Adv. Miss Lea Barquette, the manicurist at McDew's Barber Shop will take your subscriptions and personals for the "Twin City Star". PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS. The Odd Fellows of St. Paul are preparing for a grand entertainment in January. This is the first of a series of affairs which will be given by the joint committees from the two Odd Fellows lodges and the Household of Ruth for the benefit of the new building fund. The Odd Fellows hope to have a new hall which they can call their own by spring. Let everybody boost this grand aim. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Charleston have moved to the Attucks Home where she is Matron. Mrs. Moss, 319 Farmington Ave., has moved in her new home, 540 Rondo St. Mrs. John Dodd of Margaret St. died Dec. 11th. Funeral services were held last Sunday at Pilgrim Baptist church. Mrs. Clara Hudnell, formerly Miss Overall of this city, now resides in Ft. Dodge, Ia., where she was married on Dec. 5. Mrs Hudnell is the daughter of Mr. Lincoln Overall, the popular barber. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. Rev. E. H. McDonald, pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church attended the recent meeting of the Baptist oBard of Foreign Missions in Philadelphia. The Social and Literary Society. The Social and Literary met last Monday night at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. McDonald on W. Central Ave. Subscribe for the Star. The Self-Culture Club held an interesting meeting at the residence of Mrs. B. R. Durant, on Wednesday afternoon, which was well attended. Miss Loraine Beard, daughter of Mr. Rolla Beard is very ill. Mr. W. W. Williams, 132 E. 8th St. Headquarters for Negro newspapers. Mr. R. B. Harrison, the dramatic reader appeared in Recital at St. James A. M. E. Church, last Wednesday to a uarge audience. Mrs. S. L. Maxwell, who was injured in the Selby Tunnel accident at St. Paul last October is able to be out. Attorney Francis adjusted her claim against the St. Paul Street Ry. Co. Get Ready and Wait. MRS. McCULLOUGH'S AUDITORIUM DANCE. The Union Benevolent Assn., celebrated their second anniversary at Tschidas Hall on Thursday night. A splendid program and free refreshments were the features. Mr. Branson of 610 Robert St., is ill. Mrs. J. H. Jenkins of Sherbourne Ave. is sick at her residence. The choirs of Pilgrim Baptist and St. James A. M. E. Churches are rehearsing special music for Christmas services. The Autumn Leaf Dancing Class will hold their New Year Party on New Year's evening at the Auditorium Annex, Nicollet and 11th St. DEATH OF MR. CLEMENT PIERCE. Word was received in St. Paul Tuesday concerning the death of Mr. Clement Pierce at Paris, Texas. Mr. Pierce was the husband of Mrs. Frankie C. Pierce who visited Mrs. Francis and Mrs. Chapman two years ago and made many friends among Twin City society. UTLEY'S NEW LOCATION. Have you visited Utley's New Barber Shop in St. Paul? It is worth your while. Real Barbers, Clean Baths, and New Pool Tbies, also the latest Negro periodicals. INTERNATIONAL RAILROAD MEN'S ASSN. The opening of the Headquarters of the Railroad Men's Assn., was a grand success. They have everything sanitary and homelike—and it appears that it will be a success, but it must have the patronage of those, who always say "We need such things." Will the people of St. Paul support it? Talk can't run this institution. THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN. You can get a good meal, clean service, and courteous attention at the St. Louis Kitchen, 138 E. Third St., St. Paul. Mrs. Hinson is universally known for her good cooking. Gov. Blease, of South Carolina would "go big" as Simon Legree in Uncle Tom's Cabin, providing that Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson appear in the leading roles as "Uncle Tom" and "Little Eva" Gov. Blease would do the flogging but Jack would never play "Uncle Tom" not to this Simon. The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. TWIN CITY STAR GRAND C and Christmas Christmas Even We shall be in complete n ties have recently been incre being planned that will be o new Chinese chef it attractin well as favorable mention. We want to prove to you much better than you'd ever features which distinguish th difference between "good en difference between ordinary s MCCGRAND CONCERTS Christmas Tree Day Christmas Evening, Dec. We shall be in complete new dress for Xmas, have recently been increased, other improvements planned that will be completed before Xmas Chinese chef it attracting a good deal of attention is favorable mention. We want to prove to you by actual personal experience better than you'd ever believe if you didn't know which distinguish this cafe from all other ence between "good enough" and the "Best ence between ordinary service and ours. GRAND CONCERT and Christmas Tree Display Christmas Evening, Dec. 25th We shall be in complete new dress for Xmas, the facilities have recently been increased, other improvements are being planned that will be completed before Xmas. Our new Chinese chef it attracting a good deal of attention as well as favorable mention. We want to prove to you by actual personal test how much better than you'd ever believe if you didn't try the features which distinguish this cafe from all others. The difference between "good enough" and the "Best" is the difference between ordinary service and ours. DICKERSON CAFE in Honor of our Women and to the Glory of C FELLOWS BUIL GRAND CELEBRATION Fifthiet Anniversary OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S Emancipation Proc 208 Hennepin Avenue To the Honor of our Women ODD FELLOW GRAND CER Fifthiet A OF ABRAHAM Great Emancipati To the Honor of our Women and to the Glory of Our Race. Under the Auspices of the ODD FELLOWS BUILD HIAWATHA TEMPI Thursday Evening, ADDRESS W. T. Francis, Mas Gov. A. O. Eberhart, Hon. Geo. Thompson, S. ODD FELLOWS BUILDING COMMITTEE WATHA TEMPLE, Wabasha & Day Evening, January 1 ADDRESSES BY T. Francis, Master of Ceremony H. O. Eberhart, Mayor H. P. O. Thompson, S. E. Hall, & F. W. T. Francis, Master of Ceremonies Gov. A. O. Eberhart, Mayor H. P. Keller, Hon. Geo. Thompson, S. E. Hall, & F. D. Parker Committee of Arrangements. S. L. HAN MRS. J. W. KELLEY, See. MRS. ZELLA REYNOLDS J. H. HANLEY MRS. MAMIE WHITE MRS. ADDIE BELLESEN MRS. J. E. JOHNSON McCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA. GEM CONFECTIONERY Fruits, Light Groceries, Cigars and Tobacco. W. W. WILLIAMS, PROP. 132 E. 8th St., (near Robert) St. Paul. Headquarters for the N. Y. Age, Boston Guardian, Chicago Defender, The Freeman and Seattle Searchlight. YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. FOR RENT—Desirable room, steam heat, gas, bath. For gentlemen. Tel. Hyland 519. Call 532 Aldrich Ave. N. FOR RENT—6 ROOMS, MODERN, in good location. Phone Hyland 1022 The Young Mens' Progressive Club has secured rooms in the Labor Temple. We beg that those who are indebted to us, send us their subscription by P. O. Order. A Special Con UNTIL JANU A Monthly Negro Magazine and a Weekly Negro Newspaper. Special Combination UNTIL JANUARY 1st, 1913 A Special Combination Offer UNTIL JANUARY 1st, 1913 We have arranged with the managers of THE CRISIS, the best Negro magazine, to give our readers the advantage of a SPECIAL COMBINATION SUBSCRIPTION. "The Crisis" and "The Twin City Star." In order to increase our circulation Editor The Twin City Star, 1419 Washington Ave. So. Minneapolis, Minn. Please send THE CRISIS to ..... Please send THE TWIN CITY STAR Cut out this coupon, and mail with City Star. THE CRISIS to .....St..... THE TWIN CITY STAR to .....St..... is coupon, and mail with P. O. for $2.00 to Please send THE CRISIS to .....St..... Please send THE TWIN CITY STAR to .....St..... Cut out this coupon, and mail with P. O. for $2.00 to the Crisis or Twin City Star. CONCERT Tree Display Evening, Dec. 25th new dress for Xmas, the facil- ised, other improvements are completed before Xmas. Our g a good deal of attention as by actual personal test how you believe if you didn't try the is cafe from all others. The though" and the "Best" is the service and ours. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. and to the Glory of Our Race. VS BUILDING CELEBRATION anniversary LINCOLN'S on Proclamation DING COMMITTEE. E. Wabasha & 6th St. January 9, 1913 USES BY Master of Ceremonies Mayor H. P. Keller, E. Hall, & F. D. Parker hairman W. J. UTLEY CHAS. H. MILLER C. JACKSON ALEX PAYNE MRS. T. R. HICKMAN MRS. MARY DILLINGHAM. ADMISSION 50c. "The Best of All is Charity." XMAS CHARITY BALL December 25 1912 MASONIC HALL 24th St. and 5th Ave. S. MINNEAPOLIS McCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA GOOD MUSIC—REFRESHMENTS. Admission 35 Cents COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. MRS. J. N. SELLARS, CHM., MR. W. M. SMITH, MRS. HELEN JACKSON, MRS. DAISY GUILBERT, MRS. ROBERT GLENN, MRS. HARRY GREVER, MRS. J. H. MAXWELL, MRS. LILLIAN BURRELL. MR. EDWARD HAMMOND, GENERAL MANAGER. combination Offer RY 1st, 1913 and to get The Crisis into the home of every Negro, we will, upon receipt of $2.00 by P. O. send the Crisis ($1.00) and Twin City Star (2.00) for 1 year beginning JAN. 1, 1913 to any address in the U. S. Subscribers will please forward the names and addresses of persons to whom the above publications will be sent. Circulation Manager, "THE CRISIS" 26 Vesey Street, New York, N. Y. R to ..... St..... h P. O. for $2.00 to the Crisis or Twin Shriner's Fifth Annual Ball Monday, December 30th at Hiawatha Temple ST. PAUL, MINN. Fezzan Surprise GET A SOUVENIR PROGRAM! McCullough's Orchestra Latest Dances Mdme. McCullough Has Returned With the Latest Music for This Occasion. Camel's Milk (Imported) Invitations Limited. THE HOTEL CHASE. 1322 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. Conveniently Located. Sanitary, Mod- ern. Chas. S. Chase, Prop. Telephone Nic. 9854. COPY MUST REACH US BY WEDNESDAY. Root & H women's Garment The Very Latest Ideas in all t CUT RATES METROPOL OUR GOODS ARE OUR P CORNER THIRD Everything for Women's Wear—Popular Prices St. Hagen's Garment Store formerly Latest Ideas in all that pertains to Women METROPOLITAN DRUG OUR GOODS ARE RIGHT OUR PRICE'S ARE RIGHT WE WANT YOU CORNER THIRD, ST. AND SECOND Everything for Women's Wear—Popular Prices Root & Hageman Woman's Garment Store formerly " Pearce's " CUT RATES METROPOLITAN DRUG STORE OUR GOODS ARE RIGHT OUR PRICE'S ARE RIGHT WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS CORNER THIRD, ST. AND SECOND AVE. SO. DONALDSONS GLASS BLOCK is the ideal place chase of Holida Your friends who with the "The Donald upon them will a them articles of sp and will therefore appreciation and Our displays of In the Subway and Floor are specially tiful and useful a plete range of pri Inspection is S ideal place for the chase of your Holiday Gift ends who receive you with the stamp of Donaldson Hoe them will at once receive them as types of special q all therefore give them ation and you larger plays of Christmas the Subway and on the Se are specially complete in and useful articles at a range of prices. Action is Strongly is the ideal place for the purchase of your Holiday Gifts Your friends who receive your gifts with the stamp of "The Donaldson House" upon them will at once recognize them as articles of special quality and will therefore give them greater appreciation and you larger credit. Our displays of Christmas Goods In the Subway and on the Second Floor are specially complete in beautiful and useful articles at a complete range of prices. Inspection is Strongly Invited GOLDEN GRAIN BELT BEERS Foreign Beer that Golden Grain Belt is the ne America. Be wise. SERVE YOUR GU eign Beer Experts S rain Belt is the nearest like the Import wise. YOUR GUESTS TH Foreign Beer Experts Say that Golden Grain Belt is the nearest like the Imported, of any in America. Be wise. SERVE YOUR GUESTS THE BEST T ST. PAUL CHAPTER NO. 29 WILL GIVE THEIR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 25th at HIAWATHA HALL If you send your notes before Wednesday, they will be inserted. Wear—Popular Prices Hageman store formerly "Pancas." that pertains to Women's Wear. LITAN DRUG STORE WE RIGHT PRICE'S ARE RIGHT WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS ST. AND SECOND AVE. SO. ace for the pur- of your y Gifts receive your gifts stamp of Hudson House" at once recognize m as special quality give them greater you larger credit. Christmas Goods and on the Second y complete in beau- articles at a com- ces. Strongly Invited BE UP-TO-DATE BROTHERS Years ago, New York butter and Ohio, Wisconsin and Missouri Beer, were known to be the best, and swell folks always had them on their table. No one wants New York butter now, because Minnesota is the best, but some people stick to the old idea on beer. Experts Say nearest like the imported, of any in QUESTS THE BEST Defective Pag active Page SYLVESTER W. OLIVER. Working Men's Social Club OLIVER BROS., Managers PHONE: Nicoliel 9506 206 Se. Second St. Minneapolis, Minn. 206 Se. Second St. Minneapolis, Minn. PAEGEL 802 NICOLLET AVE. 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By N. BARNETT DODSON. New. York.-Under the auspices of the people of the neighborhood of San Juan hill, in this city, with the co-operation of the New York child welfare committee, an exhibit on health was given in the rooms of the Henrietta school, in West Sixty-third street, from Thursday, Dec. 12, to Wednesday, Dec. 18, inclusive. The exhibit presented in a clear and vivid manner how parents may more intelligently feed, clothe and care for their children. Admission to the exhibit, which was held every afternoon and evening, was free to all. Health talks were given at each session by prominent physicians. Doctors and nurses were in constant attendance to give information and advice to parents and others who have the care of children. Pamphlets of instruction on health were furnished free and in abundance. The program was arranged so as to allow twenty minutes for entertainment, twenty minutes for health talks and one hour for visiting the various exhibits each day and evening. The problem as how best to banish ignorance and prevent that carelessness which blights so many young lives is one which has long called for serious attention. The plan of action for the exhibit had the co-operation of physicians, clergymen, teachers, settlement workers and business men and women, through whose efforts the exhibit was prepared. Two generations ago the neighborhood of West Sikithei street and Amsterdam avenue was known as Mount Eagle, with gardens and cultivated fields throughout the district. This same territory has undergone a complete transformation within recent years and is now inhabited by at least 1,500 colored people, not to mention the thousands of white persons of different nationalities. The new name, San Juan hill, was given to this neighborhood shortly after the gallant charge of the colored soldiers up San Juan hill during the Spanish-American war in 1898. It is a most encouraging sign of real construction work to note the interest which the people generally manifested in the exhibit which, besides being highly educational, afforded an opportunity for personal contact of those for whom it was especially given. Two of the largest and most influential organizations at work for the amelioration of the problems of discrimination on account of color and for proper housing and sanitary conditions among Afro-Americans gave hearty co-operation in making the affair a success—namely, the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People and the National League on Urban Conditions. Something of the public interest manifested in the Child Welfare organization on the part of persons of large responsibility may be gleaned by a look at the names of those who were at the head of the various committees. For instance, Dr. W. E. Burgardt Du Bols was chairman of the executive committee, Miss H. T. Emerson chairman of the neighborhood needs committee, E. K. Jones chairman of the exhibit committee, Dr. A. S. Reed chairman of the committee on health talks, Miss E. G. Burleigh chairman of the committee on music and entertainments, Mrs. E. E. Greene chairman of the committee on explainers, Miss Kate Kaufman chairman of the literature committee, C. C. Allison, Jr., chairman of the committee on publicity, and the Rev. Victor G. Flinn was chairman of the finance committee. The committee of arrangements was composed of Miss I. A. Morgan, Gilchrist Stewart, Miss H. T. Emerson, Eugene K. Jones, Dr. A. S. Reed, Miss Eva G. Burleigh, Mrs. E. E. Greene, Miss Kate Kaufman, Charles C. Allison, Jr. Rev. Victor G. Flinn, Matthew P. Adams, Dr. Addison W. Baird, Rev. William H. Brooks, Mrs. L. Bussell, Thomas J. Bell, Mrs. M. S. Collins, Miss H. Conklin, Nathaniel B. Dodson, Miss B. Gannett, Rev. W. P. Hayes, Jr., Rev. J. Wesley Johnson, Dr. P. A. Johnson, Rev. Thomas M. O'Keefe, Rev. George H. Sims, Miss M. L. Stewart, Miss Kate Walsh, Mrs. A. Dwight, Charles F. Powilson and Frank C. Myers. The exhibit has caused an awakening among the masses of the people in the San Juan section of the city, which is sure to result in the promotion of better home life among those who witnessed the series of exhibits illustrating the various problems of child welfare and home culture. The lesson of co-operation was also most effectively taught. Sunday Schools Meet In Glen Cove. The annual convention of the Sunday schools of the A. M. E. church on Long Island, New York, was held recently at the Bethel church in Glen Cove, N. Y., for two days. Topics of general interest to religious workers were discussed. 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We've reduced the prices on these garments from our regular stock, simply as a demonstration of the supreme value giving power of this big store. The saving of $5.00 to $10.00 should prove a great inducement to you. $22.50 and $25.00 Suits and Overcoats, at . . SHOULD BE READ BY EVERY NEGRO. Negro Year Book and Annual Encyclopedia. The Negro Year Book, which has just been published under the auspices of Tuskegee Institute, is the result of a systematic attempt to supply the growing demand from all parts of the United States and many portions of the Old World for accurate and concise information in regard to the history, progress and present status of the Negro Roce. It is based to a large extent on the inquiries that have come to the Institute and have been turned over for reply to the Department of Research of which Monroe N. Work, the author of this work, is the head. --- --- SANDALS OTHER HOUSES let at the best S Over Reductions TO 30 PER is an out-of-the city for you men wh pick from among of the finest suits produced this season dincerity, Atter the Organizations. reduced the arrments from our apply as a demon- me value giving store. The saving should prove a to you. $35.00 Suits coats at . $25.00 Suits coats, at . Among the subjects treated in the work are: "A Review of the Negro in 1911," "The Economic Progress of the Negro," "The Negro In the Religious Field," "Negro Education," "Negro Soldiers and Heroes," "A Chronological History of the Negro in America." It contains directories of Negro Banks, Negro Towns, Business Leagues, Hospitals, Newspapers, and National and Fraternal Organizations. There are also carefully classified lists of books and articles relating to the Negro. The Year Book which is bound in paper has 229 pages. The information is arranged in a concise, systematic form so as to make it easy of reference. The book is not published as a business venture although it may be so later, provided it finds --- a sufficient number of readers. In order to determine whether there is sufficient demand for the Year Book to warrant its continued publication in succeeding years a price of 25c has been placed upon it, postage 5c. A considerable reduction will be made to persons desiring ten copies or more. WRITE TODAY. ADDRESS, NEGRO YEAR BOOK COMPANY, TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALABAMA. The Twin City Star has the exclusive use in this city of the Afro-American news service of the American Press Assn., edited by Mr. N. B. Dodson of N. Y., which is a feature of our publication, much appreciated by our readers. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCURCH 5th Ave. So. and 27th St. Minn. Rev A. H. Leatad, Rector. Services at 8 o'clock P .M. All are invited. Come. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 22d St. between 9th and 10th Aves. Services every Sunday 10:30 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school at 12:30. Rev. F. M. Lewis, Pastor. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 215 Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services at 11 a. m. 8 p. m. Sunday school at 1 p. m. Rev. E. R. Edwards, Pastor. BETESHAE BAPTIST CHURCH, 1130 Eighth Street So. Preaching every Sunday morning and evening. Rev. T. I. Carter, Pastor. ZIONIC BAPTIST CHURCH, 6th Avenue N. and 4th St. Services morning and evening each Sunday. M. W. Withers, pastor. The People's Christian Mission, Rev. G. W. Mitchell 1204 Washington Ave. So. ST. PAUL. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. n. P. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller Sts. All are welcome. ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Services 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Rev. G. W. Camp, Pastor. All are welcome. LODGES. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR. Deputy, Installs and organizes Chapters of The O. E. Star. Please to consult any one Interested. Residence Mrs. Anna B. Harris, Grand District 285 Rondo St., St. Paul, Minn. FIRST CLASS DRESSMAKING PLAIN AND FANCY SEWING. Mrs. R. A. Vanhook. 3612 ELLIOT AVE. SO. Minneapolis. Phone Colfax 3598. STAR PANTORIUM E. H. PAUL, Prop. Dry Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing SHOE SHINING PARLOR 110 Wash. Ave. N. MINNEAPOLIS Goods Called for and Delivered Promptly T. S. Phone 3073 N. W. Main 9592 The Porters and Waiters Club Incorporated GLOVER SHULL, President Waiters for Parties Furnished Also Porters 311 Hennepin Ave. Mpls. "THE BIG THREE" Christmas & New Year Nights EDW. PIPKIN, P. H. SOUTHALL, ROBT. GLENN. DANCING EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT. 1311 WASHINGTON AVE. 80., MINNEAPOLIS. AUTO LIVERY Low Rates--Quick Service 2826 CHICAGO AVE. HIRE GARTRELL'S LIMOUSINE. For Theatrical Parties, Dances and Social Calls. It is warm and com- fortable. Electric Heated and Light- ed. See Gartrell, or Call So. 7578 Golden Rule Tailors S. BLUMMER, PROP. 1311 WASHINGTON AVENUE SO. SUITS OR OVERCOATS MADE TO ORDER. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO CLEANING, PRESSING, REPAIRING. CLOTHES CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. POPULAR PRICED SHOE REPAIRING WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WANT Men's Sewed Soles, ..... 70a Ladies " " " ..... 60a Men's Nailed ♥ ..... 50 and 60a Rubber Heals, " " ..... 40a Ladies and Boys' nailed soles, ..... 40a SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1424 WASHINGTON AVENUE SOUTH READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. THE TWIN CITY STAR NEGRO PROGRESSIVE. Entered in the Post office at Minneapolis, June 23, as second class matter. Published Every Saturday by CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 1419 Washington Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. J. Turner Wall Adv. Agt. 236 Boston Block, Phone Nl c. 2188. Geo. B. Kelley Duluth, Minn. "Head of the Lakes" Representative. Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ..... 1.85 3 MONTHS ..... $.75 CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTION $2.50. Special rates furnished on application Subscribers are earnestly requested to report to the office any irregularities in the delivery of their paper; also any change of address. Subscribers wishing the "Twin City Star" discontinued at the expiration of their subscriptions should notify us to that effect; otherwise we shall consider it their wish to have it continued. Order for discontinuance must be accompanied by payment of all arrears. All personal advertisements in the legal columns must be paid for in advance. All public comment inserted only over the author's signature Foreign subscriptions solicited. Unaligned notices will not be inserted in these columns. All matter must reach us by Wednesday for Insertion. FR. THEOBALD'S SERMONS. Father Theobald cordially requests your presence at the Sunday evening services at St. Charles Church, 13th Ave and 4th St. So. All race loving Negroes, regardless of creed, should hear Father Theobald who has arisen to such a prominent place in his church. He is a brilliant speaker, his sermons are always very instructive and he is especially interested in the moral and spiritual uplift of the Negro race to whom he has dedicated his life work. The article by Atty. B. S. Smith, against the proposed Nimocks Bill, which appeared very prominently in the Sunday Tribune of Dec. 15, was a splendid effort, placing the Negro in his true position. It commanded the attention of many fair minded citizens, who are opposed to any legislation, placing legal inferiority upon the Negro, thereby causing other discriminating enactments to follow. The Nimock's Bill presenting miscegenation, is but the opening wedge to Jim Crowism. Minnesota remembers "Dred Scot Decision"—Never again. THE DOOR OF HOPE. The record of the Republican Party, and the recent developments within the Democratic ranks should lead many more Negroes to believe that in the Progressive Party is their hope of future years. They should demand proper recognition in its organizations, and keep in touch with the political situation. The Negro is a factor in the Battle of life and in this grand march of progress must carry his own burdens and fight his own battles, and the day is near when he will win the great victory of world wide recognition and human happiness. This should be the quest of the rising generation. RUNNING A NEWSPAPER. Running a newspaper is a thing that every person knows how to do except the editor or manager. Nobody should ever get a roasting in its columns except the editor and his friends. On the other hand, their friends should be sweet scented, praised and banqueted. If you do something bad you want the editor to keep your name out of the paper; but, on the other hand, should you buy a new dress or hat or feed two or three of the bon tons of the town at your table or sing a solo you want a big puff and a boost, and if you don't get it you are going to stop the paper. A newspaper is something no one forgets to condemn for its mistakes, but never remember to praise it for the good it accomplishes. —The Advocate, Portland, Oregon. Jack Johnson is only one individual of the colored race, and if his conduct is violative of the law, or in any respect not in keeping with good society, the race is not to be held responsible and there is no use of a lot of newspaper talk, or talk from this colored leader or that one—Ex. We are not responsible for the views of our contributors, and all signed articles of any length are paid for by the writer. MADONNA FROM PAINTING BY BODENHAUSEN. The Star of Bethlehem THE story of the star of Bethlehem has ever been a favorite one with painters and poets and has been a subject of serious study by the theologians and scientists. Many astronomers have asserted that the heavenly visitant was a comet and have even sought to identify it with some of the comets now known. Churchmen, on the other hand, have combated these attempts to ascribe a natural cause to the phenomenon and have contended that the gospel text shows the star to have been sent by a miracle to guide the wise men to the Christ Child. One of the favorite theo- MADONNA FROM PAINTING BY BODENHAUBEN. ries in the early days of the church was that a luminous angel shining like a star led the magi on their way. Another explanation was that the Holy Ghost took the form of a star, as he afterward did that of a dove at the time of the baptism of Jesus by John. The beautiful tale of the star of Bethlehem is contained in the second chapter of Matthew: "Now, when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in Judea, in the days of Herod, the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, "Saying, Where is he that is born king of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east and are come to worship him." Herod is troubled on hearing this and calls in his chief priests and scribes to learn where Christ should be born. They told him in Bethlehem. The account goes on: "Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. "And he sent them into Bethlehem and sald, Go and search diligently for the young child, and when ye have found him bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. "When they had heard the king they departed, and, lo, the star which they had seen in the east went before them till it came and stood over where the young child was. "When they saw the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy." They did not return to Herod, however, being warned in a dream. Another story of the Nativity that has made an equal appeal to artists is that of the shepherds. This occurs in the second chapter of Luke: "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. "And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. "And the angel said unto them, Fear not, for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. "For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. "And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger. "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: TWIN CITY STAR "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Nineteen hundred years have passed, and the Child has become the leader of the nations. Only three important countries are now outside of Christian rule. Of these Turkey is being dismembered, Japan is seriously considering the inclusion of a large part of Christianity in her state religion, and China has gone through a revolution many of the leaders of which were Christian converts and which resulted in establishing a republic after the model of our own. Not only is the whole earth being brought under Christian domination, but the Christian nations themselves are finding new depths of meaning in the Master's utterances, and new cults are springing into life to carry into effect some of his neglected teachings. Never in history has there been found a word so vital that important new movements for humanity were found M. ed on it so long after its first promulgation. Now for the first time in history is there a real and tangible hope that universal peace may come, thus fulfilling the angelic prophecy made to the shepherds. Still the star shines across the ages, and still is heard the heavenly voice of "Peace on earth, good will toward men." Captain Charles Young's Promotion. In promoting Captain Charles Young of the Ninth cavalry to the rank of major in the regular army the government bestows honor upon a worthy soldier who has proved his worth. As military attache at Monrovia, Liberia, to which post he has been assigned, Major Young will have further opportunity to put into practice his rare knowledge and skill of military affairs Bishop Scott Wants Light on Africa. In discussing the subject, "Opportunities in Africa For Colored Americans," Bishop Isaiah B. Scott asks three leading questions, namely: Why did God make Africa so large? Why so rich? And why did he give it to the Negro race? We would like to hear from some learned and spiritually minded theologian on these questions. Speak up, brethren; the bishop wants to know. Next World's W. C. T. U. Convention. The next annual meeting of the world's convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union will be in Brooklyn in 1913. The organisation has a large following among the colored women in the City of Churches, and they will take an active part in the proceedings of the convention when it meets. The national body is presided ever by Mrs. Lillian M. Stevens. That conditions are growing better instead of worse is proved by the exposures and the relegating to private life of those who would serve two masters. When men in public life become imbued with the idea that they are the servants and the people their masters, then will this country enjoy representative government.—C. E. Broughton. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. GROWING BETTER. THE CARVER HOTEL DO YOU WANT TO BE WELL DRESSED? THEN I AM YOUR TAILOR. Let me make your Fall Suit or Overcoat from from my Choliest Stock of Latest Patterns. Perfect Fit. Quality and Workman ship Guaranteed. Reasonable Prices. Special attention given to repairing, cleaning, your Fall Sul or Overcoat from from my Choices Stock of Latest Patterns. Perfect Fit. Quality and Workmanship Guaranteed. Reasonable Prices. Special attention given to re pairing, cleaning and pressing. Tel. N. W. Cedar 3488. CLIFFORD A. SMITH. 109 E. 8th ST., ST. PAUL, MINN. PHONE: N. W. NIC. 2724 HOTEL JONES 204-11th Ave. So. Madame Emma Taylor Jones PROPRIETOR DO IT NOW!!! DON'T WAIT!!! Come in, and have your teeth fixed and pay in Weekly or Monthly installments. We have Dr. H. Pierce, "the famous extractor" with us every Monday and Friday and by special appointment. Phone, Nic. 3112. RED CROSS DENTAL PARLORS M. W. JUDY, MGR. 412 NIC. AVE. Buy Christmas Diamonds Watches and Jewelry on Easy Payments "All Goods Delivered on First Payment." MAX A. KOHEN 44 SOUTH 5th STREET MANICURIST. Miss Leah Barquette. First class work. No. 3 Boston Block. PETER H. Funeral Director and Embalmer Office 317 Plymouth Ave. No. Res. Phone Hyland 1012. Office Phone Hyland 684. D. W. RAYNOR. THE BOSTON Shoe Shining Parlor H. WRIGHT, PROP. Ladies and Gentlemen treated with the Greatest Consideration. Cor. 3rd St. and Hennepin Ave. NO. 3 BOSTON BLOCK, MINNEAPOLIS. H. Larson Photo Studio My Work for the Colored People has Always Given Satisfaction. STOVES REPAIRED AND SET UP. Water Fronts, Brick and Cast Linings, Nickel Replated Eighteen years of actual practice enables me to give you expert work at the Lowest Prices. Call N. W. South 6760 J. A. JUDY, 2716 27½ STREET SO. THE SPIRELLA CORSET. Cora E. Anderson, Corsetier. W. Dale 1345—365 Aurora Ave. St. Paul. N. W. Nic. 1534. T. S. Center 719. WILLIAM H. H. FRANKLIN. Attorney and Counsellor at Law. 1020 Metropolitan Life Bldg. Notary Public. Minneapolis, Minn. SHAMPOOING—HAIR DRESSING—MANICURING Electric Vibration—HydroVacuum—Facial and Scalp Massage-Dorning Light used in hair dyeing home by Hand and moulding and Hair Dyeing a specialty. Prompt attention given residence calls. 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LOUIS KITCHEN UP STAIRS 138 EAST THIRD ST. T. S. 2718 THE OLDEST AND BEST DINING ROOM IN ST. PAUL MRS. JULIA HINSON, PROP. $2.50—Four full quarts Old Hickory Grove Whiskey. $1.50—per gallon Old Port, Sherry, Tokay or Catawaba. $2.50—Four large bottles Virginia Dare Wine—Garrett & Co. $3.25—per gallon Pure Grain Alcohol, full strength. $3.00—per gallon Golden Gate Apricot Brandy. Money refunded if not satisfied. Send postal for price list. F. PEOPLES REPAIRING A SPECIALTY Contractor and Builder EXPRESS PRE-PAID to all points in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North and South Dakotas and Montana. Out-of-town mail orders shipped the day received. HOES hoemaking one of our COMPANY VUE FASHIONABLE TAILOR NEPIN AVE, Prices d SUMMER S, MINN. In your lot. Defective Pag THE TWIN CITY STAR NEGRO PROGRESSIVE. Vol. 3 Saturday, Dec. 21, 1912 No. 16 Entered in the Post office at Minneapolis, June 23, as second class matter. Published Every Saturday by CHARLES SUMNER SMITH, 1419 Washington Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. J. Turner Wall Adv. Agt. 236 Boston Block, Phone Nl c. 2188. Geo. B. Kelley Duluth, Minn. "Head of the Lakes" Representative. Subscription by Mall, Postpaid. ONE YEAR ..... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ..... 1.25 $ MONTHS ..... $ .75 CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTION $2.50. Special rates furnished on application Subscribers are earnestly requested to report to the office any irregularities in the delivery of their paper; also any change of address. Subscribers wishing the 'Twin City Star" discontinued at the expiration of their subscriptions should notify us to that effect; otherwise we shall consider it their wish to have it continued. Order for discontinuance must be accompanied by payment of all arrears. All personal advertisements in the local columns must be paid for in advance. All public comment inserted only over the author's signature Foreign subscriptions solicited. Unaligned notices will not be Inserted in these columns. All matter must reach us by Wednesday for Insertion. FR. THEOBALD'S SERMONS Father Theobald cordially requests your presence at the Sunday evening services at St. Charles Church, 13th Ave and 4th St. So. All race loving Negroes, regardless of creed, should hear Father Theobald who has arisen to such a prominent place in his church. He is a brilliant speaker, his sermons are always very instructive and he is especially interested in the moral and spiritual uplift of the Negro race to whom he has dedicated his life work. The article by Atty. B. S. Smith, against the proposed Nimocks Bill, which appeared very prominently in the Sunday Tribune of Dec. 15, was a splendid effort, placing the Negro in his true position. It commanded the attention of many fair minded citizens, who are opposed to any legislation, placing legal inferiority upon the Negro, thereby causing other discriminating enactments to follow. The Nimock's Bill presenting miscegenation, is but the opening wedge to Jim Crowism. Minnesota remembers "Dred Scot Decision"—Never again. THE DOOR OF HOPE. The record of the Republican Party, and the recent developments within the Democratic ranks should lead many more Negroes to believe that in the Progressive Party is their hope of future years. They should demand proper recognition in its organizations, and keep in touch with the political situation. The Negro is a factor in the Battle of life and in this grand march of progress must carry his own burdens and fight his own battles, and the day is near when he will win the great victory of world wide recognition and human happiness. This should be the quest of the rising generation. Intentional Duplicate Exposure RUNNING A NEWSPAPER Running a newspaper is a thing that every person knows how to do except the editor or manager. Nobody should ever get a roasting in its columns except the editor and his friends. On the other hand, their friends should be sweet scented, praised and banqueted. If you do something bad you want the editor to keep your name out of the paper; but, on the other hand, should you buy a new dress or hat or feed two or three of the bon tons of the town at your table or sing a solo you want a big puff and a boost, and if you don't get it you are going to stop the paper. A newspaper is something no one forgets to condemn for its mistakes, but never remember to praise it for the good it accomplishes. —The Advocate, Portland, Oregon. Jack Johnson is only one individual of the colored race, and if his conduct is violative of the law, or in any respect not in keeping with good society, the race is not to be held responsible and there is no use of a lot of newspaper talk, or talk from this colored leader or that one—Ex. We are not responsible for the views of our contributors, and all signed articles of any length are paid for by the writer. MADONNA FROM PAINTING BY BODENHAUBEN The Star of Bethlehem THE story of the star of Bethlehem has ever been a favorite one with painters and poets and has been a subject of serious study by theologians and scientists. Many astronomers have asserted that the heavenly visitant was a comet and have even sought to identify it with some of the comets now known. Churchmen, on the other hand, have combated these attempts to ascribe a natural cause to the phenomenon and have contended that the gospel text shows the star to have been sent by a miracle to guide the wise men to the Christ Child. One of the favorite theo- MADONNA FROM PAINTING BY BODENHAUBEN ries in the early days of the church was that a luminous angel shining like a star led the magi on their way. Another explanation was that the Holy Ghost took the form of a star, as he afterward did that of a dove at the time of the baptism of Jesus by John. The beautiful tale of the star of Bethlehem is contained in the second chapter of Matthew: "Now, when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in Judea, in the days of Herod, the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, "Saying, Where is he that is born king of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east and are come to worship him." Herod is troubled on hearing this and calls in his chief priests and scribes to learn where Christ should be born. They told him in Bethlehem. The account goes on: "Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. "And he sent them into Bethlehem and sald, Go and search diligently for the young child, and when ye have found him bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. "When they had heard the king they departed, and, lo, the star which they had seen in the east went before them till it came and stood over where the young child was. "When they saw the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy." They did not return to Herod, however, being warned in a dream. Another story of the Nativity that has made an equal appeal to artists is that of the shepherds. This occurs in the second chapter of Luke: "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. "And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. "And the angel said unto them, Fear not, for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. "For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. "And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger. "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: TWIN CITY STAR "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Nineteen hundred years have passed, and the Child has become the leader of the nations. Only three important countries are now outside of Christian rule. Of these Turkey is being dismembered, Japan is seriously considering the inclusion of a large part of Christianity in her state religion, and China has gone through a revolution many of the leaders of which were Christian converts and which resulted in establishing a republic after the model of our own. Not only is the whole earth being brought under Christian domination but the Christian nations themselves are finding new depths of meaning in the Master's utterances, and new cults are springing into life to carry into effect some of his neglected teachings. Never in history has there been found a word so vital that important new movements for humanity were found ```markdown ``` ed on it so long after its first promulgation. Now for the first time in history is there a real and tangible hope that universal peace may come, thus fulfilling the angelic prophecy made to the shepherds. Still the star shines across the ages, and still is heard the heavenly voice of "Peace on earth, good will toward men." Captain Charles Young's Promotion. In promoting Captain Charles Young of the Ninth cavalry to the rank of major in the regular army the government bestows honor upon a worthy soldier who has proved his worth. As military attache at Monrovia, Liberla, to which post he has been assigned, Major Young will have further opportunity to put into practice his rare knowledge and skill of military affairs Bishop Scott Wants Light on Africa. In discussing the subject, "Opportunities in Africa For Colored Americans," Bishop Isaiah B. Scott asks three leading questions, namely: Why did God make Africa so large? Why so rich? And why did he give it to the Negro race? We would like to hear from some learned and spiritually minded theologian on these questions. Speak up, brethren; the bishop wants to know. Next World's W. C. T. U. Convention. The next annual meeting of the world's convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union will be held in Brooklyn in 1913. The organization has a large following among the colored women in the City of Churches, and they will take an active part in the proceedings of the convention when it meets. The national body is presided ever by Mrs. Lillian M. Stevens. That conditions are growing better instead of worse is proved by the exposures and the relegating to private life of those who would serve two masters. When men in public life become imbued with the idea that they are the servants and the people their masters, then will this country enjoy representative government.—C. E. Broughton. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. GROWING BETTER. THE CARVER HOTEL On All Car Lines 1308-10 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. 28 Newly Furnished Rooms. DO YOU WANT TO BE WELL DRESSED? THEN I AM YOUR TAILOR. Let me make your Fall Suit or Overcoat from from my Choicest Stock of Latest Patterns. Perfect Fit. Quality and Workman ship Guaranteed. Reasonable Prices. Special attention given to repairing, cleaning. your Fall Suit or Overcoat from from my Choicee Stock of Latest Patterns. Perfect Fit. Quality and Workmanship Guaranteed. Reasonable Prices. Special attention given to repairing, cleaning and pressing. Tel. N. W. Cedar 3488. CLIFFORD A. SMITH. 109 E. 8th ST., ST. PAUL, MINN. PHONE! N. W. NIC. 2724 HOTEL JONES 204-11th Ave, So. Madame Emma Taylor Jones PROPRIETOR DO IT NOW!!! DON'T WAIT!!! Come in, and have your teeth fixed and pay in Weekly or Monthly installments. We have Dr. H. Pierce, "the famous extractor" with us every Monday and Friday and by special appointment. Phone, Nic. 3112. RED CROSS DENTAL PARLORS M. W. JUDY, MGR. 412 NIC. AVE. "MY METHOD WILL PLEASE YOU" Buy Christmas Diamonds Watches and Jewelry on Easy Payments "All Goods Delivered on First Payment." MAX A. KOHEN 44 SOUTH 5th STREET MANICURIST. Miss Leah Barquette. First class work. No. 3 Boston Block. PETER Funeral Director and Embalmer Office 317 Plymouth Ave. No. Res. Phone Hyland 1012. Office Phone Hyland 684. D. W. RAYNOR THE BOSTON Shoe Shining Parlor H. WRIGHT, PROP. Ladies and Gentlemen treated with the Greatest Consideration. Cor. 3rd St. and Hennepin Ave. NO. 3 BOSTON BLOCK, MINNE- APOLIS. Phone T. S. Center 4085. H. Larson Photo Studio 313 Washington Ave. So. My Work for the Colored People has Always Given Satisfaction. STOVES REPAIRED AND SET UP. Water Fronts, Brick and Cast Linings, Nickel Replated Eighteen years of actual practice enables me to give you expert work at the Lowest Prices. Call N. W. South 6760 J. A. JUDY, 2716 27½ STREET SO. THE SPIRELLA CORSET. Cora E. Anderson, Corsetler. . W. Dale 1345—365 Aurora Ave. St. Paul. N. W. Nic. 1534. T. S. Center 719. WILLIAM H. H. FRANKLIN. Attorney and Counsellor at Law. 1020 Metropolitan Life Bldg. Notary Public. Minneapolis, Minn. SHAMPOOING—HAIR DRESSING—MANICURING Hochsteiner LAGER The Beer of Quality & Flavor "PURITY" brew in the Beer for the summer, In spring and winter And fall it's a hummer! Brewed and Bottled Exclusively by The Leading Bottle Beer Brewery PURITY BREWING COMPANY MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. B. FINK MERCANTILE CO. $2.50—Four full quarts Old Hickory Grove Whiskey. $1.50—per gallon Old Port, Sherry, Tokay or Catawaba. $2.50—Four large bottles Virginia Dare Wine—Garrett & Co. $3.25—per gallon Pure Grain Alcohol, full strength. $3.00—per gallon Golden Gate Apricot Brandy. Money refunded if not satisfied. Send postal for price list. FLORSHEIM SHOES represent perfection in fine shoemaking Get acquainted with COMFORT and become one of our SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. STANLEY SHOE COMPANY 422 NICOLLET AVENUE BEN. MARIENHOFF FASHIONABLE TAILOR Phone N. W-4398 318 HENNEPIN AVE. Makes Good Clothes at Moderate Prices SPFCIAL DESIGNS or SPRING and SUMMER Contractor and Builder 236 BOSTON BLOCK, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Office Phone .....N. W. Nic. 2188 You don't need money; if you own your lot. I BUILD NEW HOMES ON SMALL PAYMENTS DOWN, BALANCE LIKE RENT. I Know What You Want. Come and See Me. Pressing and Repairing a Specialty. Phone N. W. Hyland 1294 ELECTRIC LIGHTED TEL. NORTH WEST MAIN 537 BEST SERVICE Special Sunday Dinner 25c Business Men's Lunch 20c FROM 12 TO 5:30 P. M. FROM 11 TO 5:30 P. M. LADIES OOK! Every lady can have a beautiful and luxurious head of hair if she uses a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the lady must remove the dandruff; and it will straighten the curliest head of hair. The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel heat-fitting Comb is easily detached from the nesting bar, then, after the bar is heated the comb goes back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. The Magic Heater is also suitable for curling hair, has a cover and can be carried in a bag for literature today. THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN UP STAIRS 138 EAST THIRD ST. T. S. 2718 THE OLDEST AND BEST DINING ROOM IN ST. PAUL MRS. JULIA HINSON, PROP. F. PEOPLES REPAIRING A SPECIALTY EXPRESS PREPAID to all points in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North and South Dakotas and Montana. Out-of-town mail orders shipped the day received. M SHOES on fine shoemaking and become one of our CUSTOMERS. THE COMPANY T AVENUE OFF FASHIONABLE TAILOR 318 HENNEPIN AVE, Moderate Prices PRING and SUMMER ```markdown ``` MNEAPOLIS, MINN. M. W. Nic. 2188 If you own your lot. ALL PAYMENTS DOWN, THE RENT. AN MERCHANT TAILOR VENUE NORTH Come and See Me. Phone N. W. Hyland 1294 MRS. J. M. MASK, PROP. ER CAFE American Dishes STREET S. 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