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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-12-21
MOUND BAYOU OIL MILL
BIG RACE ACHIEVEMENT.
Constructive Work Of the Mississippi
State Business League.

IQe opening OF the OIL ullll duu mdHu-
featuring plant at Mound Bayou, Miss,
recently, will go down in history as the
most stupendous Industrial achieve
ment of the colored race during it's
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 manage
ment in the many details connected
with the successful operation Of this
magnificent business concern.
The enterprise in its entirety will
represent an investment of 100000
and Is the fruit Of 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 enter.
prise. Thomas w. Cook, a successful
Negro architect. contractor and build
er, has been in entire charge Of fitting
the plant for operation. Mr.. Cook has
been wholly responsible for every de.
tail involved in the design and con
struct1on OF the plant.
The plant is admittedly one Of the
best constructed In the state. A COrliss
engine, $50 horsepower, will drive the
machinery-a live shaft Of 200 feet.
which in turn operates the transmits
sion; to the seven Linter stands, two
double shakers. five roller crusher
stand, one cake former, an automatic
cooker -four compartments), two ac-
cumulators, two pressers, five settling
tanks-the whole cost Of this machin-
cry being approximately $4,000. The
buildings consist Of one brick structure
25O by 60. two story and half seed
shed $50 by 90 The Mound Bayou
community easily markets each season
$4,000 worth Of raw or bulk cotton
seed.
The mill has capacity for crushing
forty tons of seed in twenty-four hours,
but the construction and power are so
arranged that the capacity can be don-
bled by the addition of two oil presses
There were present in addition to DR..
and Mrs. Washington such representa-
tive persons as Mr.. II. A. Boyd. Ten
nessee; j. B. Bell. Texas; Scott Bond.
Arkansas: Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee
institute: W. d. Neighbors. Chicago:
7. J. searcy. Memphis: W. e. Robin
son. Louisiana: DR. T o. Fuller. Mem.
phis; DR.. A. w. Dumas. Natchez; p, W.
Howard. Jackson. Nearly all of the
fraternaI organizations were represent
ed by their grand officers.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-12-21
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 ocurred at the home of War
rem F. Jackson, on last Saturday
night, where a house party was in
progress. During an alteration
Lewis shot Partee twice in the mouth
killing him instantly. He fled to st.
Paul and was captured last Monday.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-12-21

Ite Of Afldnta university and who In
her character and services AS his help
meet and as queen Of one OF the most
refined and cultured homes and as the
mother Of seven most promising chill
dren, is worthy Of no less honor than
the professor himself
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-12-21

State Officers to Aid Normal School.
The trustees Of the state normal and
Industrial school in Winston-Salem.
N. O., have been greatly encouraged by
the offer Of the state to give $4,000 to-
ward the work OF the school If the trus.
tees will raise like sum.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-12-21
SPECIAL FoRTNIGHTLY SER
MONS,

Father TheobaId, Of st. Paul, will
Preach every other Sunday at
st. Charles Catholic Church.
In accordance with the instructions
Of Archbishop Ireland, the Special
Fortnightly Sermons for the benefit
Of Negro Catholics and n-Catholics
will be held next Sunday evening at
st. Charles Church, 18th Ave. So. and
4th St., Minneapolis, Dec. 22nd, and
every other Sunday evening there
after. Rev. FIR. 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.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-12-21
Guest Of Honor at Elaborate
Banquet In Washington
FETED BY THE ARkANSANS.
Club Of Progressive Young Men From
tho Bear State Made tho WeIkin Ring
When They Entertained the New As
sistant Register of tho United States
Treasury at the Y. M. c. A.
BY R, w. THOMPSON.

by Ns w. AI1oI~1ESSNs
Washington. Professor J. p. Strick-
land. the newly appointed assistant
register Of the United States treasury.
was the guest of honor at an elaborate
banquet recently rendered to him
by the Arkansans, club made up Of
progressive young men from Arkansas
residing at the nations 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 Mems
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
races largest and best equipped tenn
pie of militant Christianity In the
world. Covers were laid for forty.
and the menu was toothsome and
abundant.
The program embraced the introduc-
tory remarks by the vice president. w.
#. Turner. who acted as toastmaster
In the unavoidable absence Of the pres
ident. M. F. Harris: address Of well
come in behalf Of the club. w. E.
King; violin solo. e. o. Cox: address.
"How May Religious and Social Or
ganizations Co-operateT' Lewis e.
johnson, secretary Of the Y. M. c. A.;
address, 1.-THE Universally Of the
Press" R. W. Thompson ,Syesident Of
the National Negro Press association;
piano selection. J. N. Donohoo. and re-
marks by M. 8. Caver, How the Ar
kansans Are Making Good Every
where"
High Tribute to His countrymen.
MIR. Strickland. who delivered the
closing address. spoke in an exceeding
ly happy vein Of the honor conferred
upon him by his fellow citizens Of Ar
kansas, a state which he was proud to
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-12-21
POOR cHILDREN's ENTERTAIN
MENT.

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.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-12-21
CONGREGATIONAL Church conve ntion.
Influence Of tho Christian Homo.

Influence Of the Christian Homo.
"Our churches and religious journals
are discussing and looking for world
wide revival II we are to have this
revival 1t will not be started by the
Iaymen's missionary movement, nor
the men and religion forward move
ment. nor by the church with its pom
derous religious machinery, but by the
Christian home," says the Rev. DR.. A.
Clayton Powell. THE home Is the
wellspring Of the race. From 1t must
now the streams that shall revive our
religious activities and cause the desert
places to rejoice and blossom a.
roao."
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-12-21

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Howard's New President Installed.
DR.. 8. M. Newman was formally in.
stalled as president Of Howard uni
versity, in Washington. on Friday, Dec
l3. The ceremony attending the dis
tinguished educators induction into Of.
fce was attended by noted persons In
'hurch. state and nation
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-12-21
WORK OF WELL
. KNOWN SCHOLAR
Influence Of Professor W H.
+. Crogman Upon the Masses
FINE CAREER As EDUCATOR

Author Of "TaIks For the Times" Has
Served In Many Responsible Posi-
tIons In Institutions For Higher
Learning - Member Of University
Senate of tho M. {. Church.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-12-21

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The Madonna
By WALTON WILLIAMS

Copyright. 1912, by American Press
Association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
A Russian Warning

St. Petersburg, December 1S.-A de- sire for the preservation of European peace combined with the determination to defend with the nations whose strength Russia's vital interest was the keynote of speech on Balkan af- fairs made by Premier Kokovsoff In the duma today.
 NJ. Kokovsoff paid a tribute to the warlilxe virtues and the unanimity of the Balkan peoples and continued:
 "The Russian government is glad it has not had to change it's calm at titude. There is no ground for suspect ing Russia of selfish designs or of a desire to aggravate conflicts.
 "The Russian government hopes the united efforts by which the powers are inspired will help them to arrive at an agreement which will reconcile their interests with the just demands of Bal kan states.
 Actuated by the sincere desire to co- operate with all the means in It's power in the preservation of European peace, the Russian government expresses hopes that, with the help of the Almighty. the efforts of the powers will be crowned with success, and that events in the fu- ture will not harmfully affect the vital interests of Russia. which we are called upon to defend with all our strength in the name of the honor and the dignity of our country"
 The premier prefaced his speech by 1o- tifying the Duma of the intention of the Russian government to ask Tor lnr- ther credits to enable it to perfect it's system of national defense. He concluded by congratulating Great Britain on it's incentive on suggesting an ambassadorial discussion of the points at issue in Eu- rope
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
NOTORIOUS OUTLAW
 CHIEF IS KILLED
Arcani WOrsted in Personal Encounter With Lieu
 tenant Johnson

Manila, P. l., December 1S.-The career Of Arcani. a notorious outlaw chief in the archipelago, was ended today, when he was killed in personal encounter with Lieutenant E. H. Johnson or the Philippine constabulary. Two other brl- gands belonging to the same gang were killed also. A force of constabulary, as sisted by detachment of Moro volun- teers under the command of Civil Gov ernor G. A. Helfert of zamboanga, came into contact with the outlaw gang on the small island near Basilan. After sharp engagement the band was scat tered leaving three of their number dead. Among these was Arcani, who had fought q fierce personal combat with Lieutenant Johnson. Arcani during his career is known to have murdered seven people, in- cuding two Japanese traders. and he with his followers has carried out number of raids. The constabulary and the volunteers are now pursuing the remainder of the bands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Cutliffs Funeral

Mrs. William Cutliff, who died sunday was laid to rest at oakhill cemetery yesterday.
 The Rev James E. Coyle, pastor of St Paurs church. conducted brief service at the family residence at o;3O O o'clock. and public services were after wards held at the church. There was a solemn high mass of requiem with the Rev. John Bratton as celebrant, the Rev. M E. Kirkpatrick as deacon the Rev James E. Coyle as sub-deacon, and the Rev. L. ]. Carroll as master of ccre' monies. At the conclusion of the mass Father coyle, vested in alb, stole and cope. read the burial service, and gave the absolution. After censing the fower- laden bier he delivered a beautiful ad- dress In which he paid tender tribute 10 the deceased. He told of her strong womanly character, her blameless Chris tlan life, and her abiding Christian faith. Her life had been. said the priest, shining example to her kindred and neighbors
 There was an unusually large attend ance at the funeral. Mrs. Cutllf Is survived by husband, five children and 36 grandchildren
 IL was noteworthy fact that all the altar boys taking part in the cbsc- auies-there were ii of them vested in soutanes and cottas-were Mrs. Cutlins grandchildren. The two servers at the altar were Fred and Louis Antwine, twin sons of John Antwine.
 Those who acted as pallbearers were; John Burke, k. NJ. Mcleod. John Krack- enberger O. W. Colgan Hugh McGeever, M. E. Linnehan, ". C. Dennis and George II. Bodeker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19

mand for an outlet on the Adriatie. M. Novakoviteh called the Bismarck of Serxia,i observed that his country asked for nothing except what already had been conquered with the blood of her sons.
 Indeed Servia was ready even to evaeuate part of the coast of the Ad- riatic, where the Servian flag now waves, on condition that she be al- lowed to retain small port commu- nicating with the interior country which without an opening to the sea, would suffocate.
 With the exception of Switzerland, which can stand it on account of spe- cial conditions said NJ Novakovitch, mo other European state is without the sea"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
CARTER WANTED BY
 WASHINGTON POLICE

Jacksonville. Fla, December 1S.-Mayor Sylyestar, chief of police of Washing ton, has telegraphed Chief Quigley at St. Augustine not to release Albert Car ter, the alleged wire tapping swindler, under any circumstances as he has a charge of swindling in that city to pre- sent against him. It is said by Detective Gegan that swindles amounting to S46,000 have been traced to the prisoner and that he is wanted badly by the Adams Express company for forgery and rais- ing express money certificates to an un- known amount. but estimated to run high into the thousands of dollars. Car ter is still in prison awaiting papers of extraditon from the east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Arrested In Grocery Store

Crouehed behind a counter in the sro- cery store of W. q. Durrett, at the ccr- ner of Twenty-sixth street and Twenty first avenue. north, J. D. Simpson, Q white man, was arrested this morning at o'clock by officers Cartwright. Thorn ton and Shirley Of the North Birming ham station and placed in the city jaii on a charge of burglary and grand larceny. The police stated that on making their rounds they noticed broken back Win dow in the Durrett store and upcn ;n- vestiga ting found Simpson trying to hide behind a counter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
GOETHALS ID ACCEPT
 THE GOVERNORSHIP IF HE CANAL ZONE

Washington, December 1S,-President Taft has received assurances that Col. George Goethals. builder of the Panama canal, will accept the post of governor ton probably will be sent to the Senate after the Presidents return from Fam ana. Today it was said that Lieut.. Col ". Y. Judson. engineer commissioner for the District of Columbia, has been fla vorably thought of for a high place in the Panama canal government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
NAMES ON BONDS
 SAID TO BE FORGED

An attempt to forge an appearance bond or the sheriff office was frustrated yesterday when Chief Deputy Walter Metealf telephoned the men whose names were signed on the bond and found that the signatures had been forged.
 Chess Sawyer, a young white man, had been placed in jail on three charges one of embezzlement, one of forgery and one of petit larceny. Three bonds were sent to the sheriff's office yesterday with the signatures of J. A. VanlIoose, N. II. Sayres and ]. E. Burke. Mr. NanHocse and Mr. Sayres stated that they had never seen the bonds and that the sis natures were forged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
French Instructions

Constantinople, December 1S.-The council of ministers today after consid- eration of the question of the admission of Greece to the peace conference sent fresh instructions to the ottoman dele- gates at London. The nature of the instructions has not been divulged, but 1t is reported that the porte has in- structed the delegates to negotiate with the Greeks under certain reserves, even if they do not sign the armistice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Deans Not Seriously Injured

Bainbridge. Ga, December 1S.-Re- ports to the sheriff today declare that Mrs. Israel Dean, and her father and mother, Ross MurlSeson and wife, who were shot Tuesday by Israel Dean, near Donaldsonville, this county, were only slightly injured. The sheriff alleges no search is being made for Dean. The shooting resulted from family difficult ffae
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Satisfactory Progress

Berlin. December 1S.-The conference in London of ambassadors of the Euro pean powers to discuss the Balkan war is progressing sufficiently. according to an inspired statement issued here today. The ambassadors expect to ad- journ before the end of the week.
 It is believed that the indemnity to be paid by Turkey will be the chief stumbling block in the Balkan peace conference and the efforts of the pow CTS will now be directed to moderat- ing the demands of the allies to sum which Turkey can afford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Thompson Defense Closes

Greensboro. N. c, December B.-Atter the introduction of a number of charac- ter witnesses the defense closed its case today in the trial of William r. Blair for the murder of George G. Thompson, q. former Southern railroad official. Ar gunent of counsel will be heard tomor- row, and it is expected that the case will be given to the jury tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Bulgaria Not in Difficulty

Sofia, December 1S.--The finance minister today declared the report of Bulgarian financial difficulties un- founded. He said that Bulgaria was in position to con tinue the war for more than six months The Sobranje passed the first reading of the bill providing an extraordinary credit of $10,000,000 for army purposes The government has introduced a bill providing for the postponement of the municipal elections and the prolonga ton of the Moratorium until 30 days after Rehabilitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Mexican Miners Strike

cananea, Mexico, December 1S.-- Seven hundred and fifty Mexican min CTS struck for additional pay and shorter hours at .he mines of the Can anea and DeMocrata companies today. In bulletin they demanded 20 cents increase daily and an eight hour work day Officials have assured America n Consul Simpieh they will be able to curb any uprisings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
MAN KILLS WIFE
 AND MAKESESCAPE

Memphis. December iS.-A 4-year-old child, munehing an apple, walkedsinto the living room of boarding house here tonight and announced that papa has killed mama" The childs mother. Mrs. Adam J. Boehler, was found lying on the floor of her apartment, her head almost severed. Boehler escaped.
 According to the statement of the child, Boeher attacked the woman with razor and after slashing her throat washed hls hands before leaving the room.
 Mrs. Boehler recently entered suit for divorce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Military Bill Blocked

Vienna, December 1S.-Owing to the obstruction of the Czeches and Slavs, the lower house of parliament has been in session uninterruptedly for 34 hours in an attempt to pass the government s military bill. The opposition threatens to hold the sitting until Saturday. Both sides have arranged relays in order to keep quorum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Escapes From Sing Sing

Osslning, N. Y, December 1S.-Ches- ter Yates, serving 91 year sentence in Sing sing prison for the robbery of Aaron Bancroft, an aged New York broker. was missing today from hiss cell when guards made their inspection. How he escaped is a puzzle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
T. K. Ferguson

Florence. December 1S.-(Special. )- This afternoon at o'clock the remains of Thomas K. Ferguson were buried III the city cemetery. His death was due to tubercular trouble. He is survived by a wife and two daughter, Mrs. George Reynolds of Nashville. Tenn. and Mrs. A. T. Howard of Arizona. He was well known in Lauderdale county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
L M nayidson Dead

M Davidson, 57 years of age. the only republican ever elected to Congress from the Eighth district of Kentucky. died here today after an illness of several one term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Loses Valuable Brooch

Jacksonville. Fla. December 1S-Mrs Robert c. cormlcl1 of New York city who arrived in Jacksonville today. re- ported the loss of a diamond brooch containing g diamonds. which was either lost or stolen while she was q passenger on the Richmond, Fredericks- burg and Potomac railway property She was en route to Palm Beach foI the cold spell. The brooch is valued at $20.OO0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Forty-Three Miners Killed

Dortmund, Germany, December lS.- A disaster which took 4S lives was caused by an explosion of blackdamp today in the Achenbach mine near this city. Twenty nine bodies have been taken out. Four rescuing parties worked under dangerous conditions Physicians in the neighborhood re- sponded to an urgen. call.
 Seven are missing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
BRUMBY KNOWN TO
 THE LOCAL POLICE

Benjamin W. Brumby, the alleged forger, who was arrested in Montgomery yesterday, was well known to the Bir- mingham police authorities, having been held here about two months ago accused with forging a check for S3S5 on the firm of Haskins & Williams with offices in the First National bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Heavy Fighting at Janina

Athens, December 1S.--A violent can nonade occurred today between the Greeks attacking and the Turks defend- ing Bizani fort.
 A Greek aviator flew over Bizani and Janina. The Turkish fire slightly dam aged his planes and he replied by drop ping bombs. He eventually landed safely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Roller Exnlodes: Two Dead

Neshoba, Miss. December 1S.-J. P. Ger many sawmil owner and Andrew Bailey, an employe, were killed, and several workmen were injured here today, when boiler exploded and wrecked mill operated by Germany. Of the injured Thomas Crocker is seriously hurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Mrs. ". J. CrOmartie

Bay Minette, December S.-(Special.l- Death came 10 Mrs w. J. Cromartle of this place this morning shortly after s o'clock after q brief illness from pusu- monia Mrs. Cromartie had been sick but a few days, and her condition was considered improved this morning wien death came very suddenly. She leaves three small children and her husband.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
MT. Camp Resting Easier

A. J Camp. who was seriously injured when struck by an automobile driven by W. II Dewey near Five Points Saturday night. was reported as resting sllsGtly easier at St. Vincents hospital Ls, night. Mir. Camps condition is still cyn- sidered serious, however.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Submarine Floated

Norfolk. Va, December 1S.--Navy tugs today floated the submarine B-2 which went ashore on the beach of Lynnhaven bay week ago during gale. After an examination naval officers reported that the submarine was uninjured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Charles l.. K ennedy

Charles L. Kennedy, the 3-months-oid son of Mr and Mrs. C. M. Kennedy, 1909 Rush avenue, died yesterday at the residence. The remains were sent to Martin, Tenn. for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Explosion Kills Three

Edgefield, s. C.. December lS.-fhree men were killed and several badly scalded when a boiler in the Burton sawmill near this place, exploded late today. William Burton. owner of the plant is said to have been fatally scalded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Cuban Congress Adjourns

Havana. December 1S.--The Cuban con- gress adjourned tonight until January F, next It has accomplished practically no legislation since the beginning Of the session November 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Miss Nellie Ball

Huntsville. December 1S.-(Special.) ) Miss Nellie Ball, aged 7G years, died yesterday at her home in the Triana precinct after a long illness. She was an aunt of ". J. Herring, merchant at Triana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
l. W. Bachelor

J. w.. Bachelor, aged 72 years, dio1 yesterday at his home in Green Springs. The funeral will be held today at i2 O o'clock, with interment in the Union l1ill cemetery.