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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-27

ice in the employ Of the government
extended over a period of forty-6ve
years.
BY thrift and economy Mr.. Berry
was able to provide comfortably for
himself and family. He owned prop
erty in Philadelphia and Brooklyn. He
was a man of steady habits, sterling
character and great fidelity. As q
member Of the Concord Baptist Church
Of Christ in Brooklyn for forty years
he rendered faithful and efficient serv-
ice. He was chairman of the board Of
trustees for quarter Of q century and
was q member and an official Of the
Concord Mutual Relief society of the
above named church. He was lib
eral contributor to the church and each
Of it's twenty or more auxiliary socie-
ties.
Mr.. Berry was one of the founders of
the Society Of the Sons of Virginia in
Brooklyn, which he served for many
years as chairman Of the board Of di-
rectors. He was also member of the
Southern Beneficial league in New
York city and a member Of the Grand
United Order of Moses in Brooklyn.
Members of each organization to which
he belonged paid glowing tributes of
love and affection to his memory at
the funeral services, which were held
at the Concord Baptist church.
The funeral sermon was preached
by the Rev. DIR. William M. Moss, pas.
tor Of the Concord church, and N. B.
Dodson delivered a brief eulogy, rep
resenting the Society Of the Sons of
Virginia. Mr.. Berry's wife died in
August, 1916, shortly after which he
became Ill and never fully regained
his health. He was greatly beloved
by his church and the societies in
which he held membership. He is sur
vived by devoted daughter, Mrs.
Charlotte A. Bell; grandson, fos-
ter son and host of friends in many
parts Of the north and south.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-27
HIDDEN TREASURE.

MOTHER keeps a hidden treasure In Q
AL bureau drawer she locks,
And the treasure chest that holds it's q
Followed paper box.
And the treasure that 10 In It's really
nothing much to see.
Butts guarded as the jewels Of throne
could never be.
Just little baby slipper. worn all shiny
on the sole,
Just tiny little stocking. In tho toe a
tiny hole.
And the tiny feet that wore them IN the
Journeys Of the past
Are toddling now In memories that all her
life will last.
WHEN she takes the tiny treasure from
w its secret hiding place
Somehow softer lights seem fallen on her
dear old mother face.
And the loving hand caresses are silent
mother prayer
For the footsteps Of the baby that she
seems to vision there.
For the baby that had worn them IL q
baby to her still
In q corner Of her heart no other love
can ever I'LL.
Yes the baby that had worn them, baby
still will Always be,
Though the years have turned that baby
into great, big grownup me.
-Hazen Conklin.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-27
AMERICAN NEGRO ACADEMY.

Institution to Observe Rundredth An.
nivsrsary Of Frederick Douglass.
Washington. American Negro
academy and other organizations in
and near this city will celebrate the
one hundredth anniversary Of the birth
Of tho great Frederick Douglass with
appropriate exercises, beginning Tues
day, Dec. 20, for three days. Papers
and addresses will be read and deliv.
cred by noted essayists and speakers
dealing with various phases Of the in
teresting career Of this greatest Of Ne
gro leaders and prince Of orators.
The American Negro academy is
making extensive preparations for this
event, and an unusually attractive pro
gram will be presented during the ses-
bions Of this famous organization
During the Christmas holidays there
are usually great many strangers
visitors In Washington, and an oppor
tunity will thus be presented to them
to hear and see some Of the race celeb
rifles who will take part In celebrating
the one hundredth anniversary Of the
great and only Douglass Of the leonine
face and shaggy name. Secretary John
w. Cromwell Of the academy is spar
ing no effort to make this the most
notable and memorable gathering In
The history Of the academy.
Read the NEGRO paners
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-27
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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-27
CHILEAN IN NEW FIELD.

Newspaper Reporter Appointed Texas
Agent For an Insurance Company.
Harrison M. Chilean. who was for
many years one Of the chief promot-
ers Of the Chisolm news service at
Denison. Tex. was recently appointed
state agent for the Standard Life In
surance company Of Atlanta. Ga. Mr..
Chilean Is one Of the most energetic
young men in the state and has the
capacity and persistence necessary to
win success in his new field.
Mr.. Chilean has Travelled a great
deal In the different sections Of the
state and nation and is well known.
As a former official and as member
Of the National Negro Press associa-
ton. Mr.. Chilean represents the inter-
est of the association with vigor. He
Is naturally gifted as newspaper
booster" and his reports Of impor-
tant happenings among our people arc
always informing.
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-27

I'm Spite Of the Handicap" Q book
written by James D. Corrothers,
George II. Doran company, New York,
publishers, Is an unusual production In
many ways. 1t throws much light on
conditions In the south which confront
intelligent leaders Of the race in their
contact with their own people. 1t also
contains several pictures of friends and
the family of Mr.. Corrothers and what
one might style kodak story Of his
life" He was born In what is known
a. the "Chain Lake Settlement" Mich.
igan. July 2, 1860.
During his early childhood he suf-
fered great privation and lacked many
comforts.
he lived with his grandfather. who
was Of Scotch-Irish and Indian blood
and who had no Negro blood except
through his marriage. His grandfather
directed all his energies toward James
education, paying particular attention
to his religious training.
Soon after he reached his fourteenth
birthday It became necessary for him
to leave home on account Of bis grand.
fathers feebleness and begin to care
for himself. He studied such books a.
he could lay his hands on and soon be-
came very fond Of Burns, Heine,
Longfellow, Whittier, Tennyson and
Goldsmith. While working for q Mr..
Phillips Of Springfield. O., he was
granted the use of his library, and Il
was then that his first poem, entitled
'',The Deserted Schoolhouse," appeared
In print The first lines begin:
Nestled amid the meadowlands
An old schoolhouse forsaken stands.
A dreary highway runs before etc.
The people of Springfield about 1885
were very thrifty and industrious, hav.
ing built schools, churches and many
beautiful homes. The Cleveland Ca
zette, a weekly newspaper Of Spring
6eld, wrought potent influence In the
fight waged for mixed public schools.
Through the continued encouragement
Of members Of Republican club In
Springfield Mr.. Corrothers kept at his
poetry and made several attempts at
public speaking.
During the time Of the Cleveland
Harrison campaign he wrote campaign
songs to airs Of such old war tunes
a. when Johnnie Comes Marching
Home" and had them compiled In
pamphlet form in order to sell them.
but this undertaking proved unsuccess-
full, chiefly because Of poor manage
ment rather than lack Of merit In the
poems. Owing to the kindness and
consideration Of Mr.. Lloyd he secured
q position which brought him 80
weekly, sum which was more than
he had ever yet earned in q week. The
money thus obtained was used to put
him upon bis feet again. His work at
this Office brought him into close rsla-
ton with Lieutenant Governor Bross.
who was willing to help him and stand
BY him, but only upon the ground that
he was q Negro and therefore an I'M
developed man fitted only for the most
humble things in life. Mr.. Corrothers
appreciated this kindness. but still did
not In his estimation hold Governor
Bross' judgment Of him to be q fair
one.
Among the friends who helped him
In school was his aunt, with Miss Fran
ees ID. Willard, Miss Anna Gordon and
othar1
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-27

Pennsylvania Masons to Erect Temple.
The Masonic fraternity Of Pennsyl-
vania has decided to erect a new Ma
sonic temple in Philadelphia. A COM
mittee to work out the details for the
proposed building, headed by @. Grant
Williams. has been appointed by
Grand Master John @. Morton.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-27

FOUR LEAF CLOVER.
gold.
And the cherry blossoms burst with
= snow,
And underneath II the loveliest nook,
Where the four leaf clovers grow.
One leaf il for hope. and one 10 for faith.
And -one Is for love. you know.
And God put another In for luck
II you search you viii ind whore they
grow
But you must have hope. and you must
have faith:
You must love and be strong-and 20.
II you work, II you wait. you will find the
place
Where the four leaf clovers grow.
ELLA Higginson.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-27
PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER.
Agent and Correspondent for The
Twin City Star.

Miss Clara Lucas will receive your
advertisements and news Call on her
at sos Boston Block. She is a COM
petent stenographer and will write
your letters or handle any business
correspondence. All matters conf
Dental.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-27
FREE
EYES!

Expert Opcian will give thorough examina-
ton FREE tell you frankly whether need glasses not
you do glasses he will fit with fine looking pair at
very price Bring repair work here Prices
Nicolet
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-27
THE WIND.
SERVANT Of tho Lord, I wait,
Attentive to his will.
At his behest I range the
\ plain,
THE WIN D.

~ Attentive to his Will.
"a At his behest I range the
4 plain,
The valley and the hill.
stir the ocean in its sleep;
churn the curdling foam
And lift the pillows from the deep
And bear the wild bird home.
pluck the old man by the beard.
toy with maiden's hair.
rock the young birds In their nests.
drive away dull care.
sing through forests old and dank
And whisper in the ear
or crouching marmots In their sleep
And start tho tim'rous deer.
I make q music midst the leaves
A music soft and low
And I'LL the air with minstrelsy
Az when the pipers blow.
John 8. Vaughan.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-27
THE sWATTER.

THE fly has eight thousand eyes
L And I but two.
But the light Of his morning dies
When ! heavs In view.
-eslsctsA.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-27
JAMES D. coRRoTHERs.

Author Of New Book Entitled
"In Spite Of the Handicap"
Born In tho Chain Lake Settle
mont, Mich, of Scotch irish,
Indian and Negro Parsntass.
Man Of Culture and Wide Elk.
porisnee.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-27

Read the Negro Papers.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-27

CuIibtuub, SeCOuu, u puTCudSe u I'VE
gro book for friend or a boy or girl
who might not he able to purchase
such or inclined to do so II able; third,
to encourage the putting Of Negro
books in public school and Sunday
school libraries.
To this end every public school, col
lege and university Is asked to observe
Friday night, Dec. Is, as Negro litera-
ture night, when some one will speak
on Negro literature and funds will be
raised to purchase books for the H.
brary. Sunday, Dec. II, is Book Sun
day, when every pastor Is asked to
take q special collection to purchase
hooks for the Sunday school library.
During the week at the Book Con-
Germ, 631 Pine street, Philadelphia, DR..
Wright will exhibit Negro books. and
at each lecture these books will also be
exhibited. He has prepared an elabo-
rate list Of books Of biography, fiction,
religion, history. sociology, essays, ju-
venile, etc., and can supply this list to
any who desire It.
The first order for books which the
Book Concern received was for the
Spring Street mission, a work con-
Quoted by Quakers for Negroes in
Philadelphia, Of which Ellwood Hea-
cock, for many years secretary of the
Pennsylvania Abolition society. is the
leading spirit. This order was for ev-
cry book on the list which Dr. Wright
sent him and amounted to about $500
worth Of books. Mr.. Heacock gave
hearty Endorsement to the movement
in this tangible way, because he felt
that tho Negro can never be the man
10 should until hs increases his racial
81 respect
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-01-27

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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-02-16

w. o. Steele returned this week from
trip to Seattle. He reports having
met Vic Champneys, the old COW man
OF the Similkameen valley, who now
owns and conducts a large and at
tractlve apartment house in that city.
Mr.. Champneys is in excellent health
and is so well pleased with his new
possession that he would not exchange
1t for a return to ranch life. He sent
his kind regards to all of his old
friends of the Okanogan country.
Brief mention was made last week
OF an accident in which Mrs. M. M.
Collins had the misfortune to have a
leg broken. She was coming down
from the Collins ranch on Ellemeham
mountain riding on a load of poles
and accompanied by her husband and
son. BY some means, the wagon upset
and Mrs. Collins was caught between
the wheels of the vehicle and a fence
post, where she was pinned until the
wagon could be unloaded and lifted
so she could be released. The bone
was broken just above the shoe ton.
Mrs. Collins is resting easily at the
present time.
while working on the axle Of a mo-
tor car at Loomis Saturday, Webb
Hurley had the misfortune to meet
with painful accident. Pieces of
steel flew from under the blows, one
striking him on the arm and another
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-02-16

in the right eye. They vera infinite
SINAI scales, but caused a vast amoum
OF trouble, at least the one that struci
the eye. Mr.. Hurley was brought oys
to Oroville Sunday and taken to tn
hospital where the eye was carefulb
examined by both Drs. Elmer and
Lewis. 1t was discovered that an ri.
|cer had formed on the eye, but no foT.
eign substance could be located. Tho
young man suffered intensely iron
the injury, but it is hoped that 10
permanent injury to the sight will r.
|sult.
E. N. Grub reports that there h
more evidence of activity am0az tn
smaller towns between Oroville and
Spokane than has been apparent for
many seasons, which is very plea.
ing change to the ordinary aspect
along the line, for heretofire a blight
has appeared to rest upon the stations
along the route. Mr. Grub was ~
formed that more logs nave been cut
ard delivered both at the saw mil!s
on the road and at stations for ship
ment to mills than during all of the
past five years put together. This 10
most encouraging indication for
lively spring and summer, and willis
other places will be enjoying touch
of prosperity Oroville and the valley
are not going to loiter behind in the
procession. b g..i =
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-02-16
ST., 900, 900 FOR DRY
DOCKS AT BREMERTON

Bremerton, Wash, jan, 15.-Infor
nation reached the navy yard yester
day that the government had recon-
mended the expenditure of $4,000, 900
for two dry docks and more building
facilities at Bremerton Navy Yard.
Officers have wired east for permits
sion to begin preliminary work on
preparing the site for the new docks.
1t is hoped that the navy board will
allow two separate dry docks instead
of the twin docks. 1t is pointed out
that the twin docks take up too much
room.-Seattle Star
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-02-16
SHIP BUILDING HAS
BEGUN AT BREMERTON.

Secretary of the Navy Daniels di-
reefs that mechanics be assembled at
once. Commandant Coontz asks for
permission to start the building of
ways SO that the keels can be laid
when preliminary QUILTING is finish
ed. Many more men are needed
BremertOn Searchlight.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-02-16
WORK ON $SO0,OOO SUB
MARINE TO BEGIN INA
FEW DAYS AT NAVY YARD

The building of ways for the SUBJ
marines have been finished and work
on the construction of the submarines
o. Will begin in few days. This sub
mersible will be the first war ship to
be laid down at the local yard. Much
gratihfication is expressed by the
yard officers at the beginning of the
work on war vessels.-Seattle Daily
Times.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-02-16
1000 HOUSES MUST BE
BUILT FOR NEW EN-
PLOYES OF NAVY YARD.

The United States Navy Department
urges by wire the immediate con-
struction of 1000 houses to care for
the influx of the 5000 new men to be
employed at the navy yard.-Seattle
Daily Times.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-02-16

Geo. Pratt Y
Friday last.
Alex Burdel
son Saturday
ID. G. Dalla
itor in town )
VIM. Almqu
from Nelson
A. A. Worl
to Wenatchet
J. +. Wilde
son, was III
Mrs. r. c.
Friday last,
Amos Tupl
istered in to-
E. n. Grut
to Spokane +
past week.
Mrs. ID. II
hospital Tut
attack of gri
A Rebekal
l'onasket la
membership
Mrs. Fran |
visiting in
Monday
Mr.. and \
and Mrs. IN
were visitor
There Is
ment seeds
tribution. f
G. A. Pc
popular me
visitor in G
E. MOSby
spent Sund
Burnham
Lander
The whis |
Of the Civ
4 building, la
fairly well
Judge NJ
Tuesday e
public whe |
court.
Lincoln.
= here to an
ering how
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-02-16
IMPORTANT NEWS FOR
PROPERTY OWNERS
At BREMERTOM
CONGRESS- CALLS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF
100 SUBMARINES

Nelson, WASH, Feb. Z, 1917.
Dear Sir
Owing to the impending war with
Germany the navy yards are to be in
creased at once to their fullest ca
paoity. Yesterday a bill was introduce
ell into congress calling for the con-
struction of 100 submarines and APP
propriating many more millions of
dollars for our navy yards. Our nation
is awake NOW to the fact that they
must have a powerful navy, and they
are commencing building program
that will surpass the world.
Do you not realize what an invest
ment means near one of our great
navy yards? 1t means future independ-
ance for the investor.
kilograms received report that all
navy yards are closed to the visiting
public That all employees must live
within three miles of the yards. That
prices OF our lots are subject to change
without notice. That those who went
to Bremerton last week from Nelson
purchased from one to five lots each
Yours sincerely,
H. L. ROWLEY,
Salesman for Ole Hanson & Son.
BIG Pike ST Seattle.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-02-16
s., 5OO, 900 AMMUNITION SHIP
TO BE BUILT AT BREMMER.
TON NAV WARDS

Washington, d. c. Jan. 5, 1917.
Commandant Navy Yard, Puget Sound:
The ammunition ship provided for
in the navy bill of 1917, will be award
ed to Puget Sound. Facilities for
equlpping the navy yard for building
will be taken out of the 100000 ap-
preparation.
JOSEPHUS DANIELS,
Secretary of Navy.
From Bremerton Searchlight.
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1917-02-28
XXI.
Urn Gnnliffes SOr9.

6or6auieIien Serioro og Smegn fen0te ingen
@rpnier, oa oct bleo almtnoelig befenot at Suitin bill
De oiitaa @o0iet til lin pnare Nrooer, ioroi ban bar
Den rette @rning. 2ouiie Dart bar iprlig tiIircos, for.
0i bun imigreoe Jig neo, at beuoe5 Eopirlumper bao.
De gibet A~nle6niug oertil. og bun fortalte iolt, boao
bun pi6ite. til ollie, Der Diloe bore paa benoe. Som ct.
bert Ulenneife 6aooe Sunin nogle 5ienoer, o. oiSie
tolte bit ON, at ban babe %forbDttet gamle Serioros
3eitamenter, og oct til Groos for, of ban bar 8rpIt
og 0onmer, JONI oite bob0e oent Oienneifer, Der bar
minore ifploige emo ban ielb.
&ifaro Serioro tao flogeIig itile, og oct ianlme
gioroe aru Serforo. Oct bar li6t efter liot gaaet op
for Dem, at inaen 0aagt eaer SnoilDoele noefro bobOe
tounget Suitin til at opgioe tit @ooS. De foritoo e.
terboanoen, at Oct, ban bopoe eiort, bar iaa tort og
pocIt, at iugen al Dem oor Stano til at gore noget
lignen6e. Sr. g8ation enten roIte uoeu 0bber Suitins
poIc 0ptrpoeL eaer ban oooleoe bans @}angel paa
6oriigtio6eo at fire noget til fig iep, % oerpeo fon
De efterboonoen til at iG, at Suitin bopOe giort mere,
emo Der flnoe for0reS al banL % oerior tao De floge.
fig og iag0e boerfen on0t eaer goot.
gaen Der bar oog ct Wlcunelfe Serforo, bois
Sierte bar oeo at brittle, Oa @iterretutngen on @ooets
aifaoelie iiocoe no. 9oitor Gmlifie pcntcoes fer1t
biem MOB Slutninoen al llgen, % bans Suitrl fenote
bmn ioo go0t, at bun ni0ite, at botL iaainart ban ber.
te, boao Der bar ifet, oiloe tilbDoe Suitin fit Gnbeoe.
% oct bar netop bette, iom pinte i~toffelS 6ru Gun.
life. &porleoes ifuloe oct iaa gan Dem, b%norleoes
ifnIoe ban iaa ct iaa eoot Gmbeoe2 6rl Gunliffe
lagoe DOG life SGnoerne e%rfeSleit Sfeoet; tioliet en-
D9orgen gf bun op til Serforo Slot for at ~operbepile
fig, ON Suitin piloe tage MOB benoes Wianos Offer
eller life.
Snltin ~arbeioeoe fit gGrelie, ongioen al aare.
sanle papirer og grepe, ionl M itiloe orones, % De
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1917-02-28

San tog fin 9ro6ers Saono og trDffe6e oen foIt.
9ete Saanotrpf iogoe mere emo bans 0ro, Iom baooe
uotrDft bans Sanfer mere taftleit emo ban baboe boft
til SenIigt. Gifar6 bar life oeltalenoe, 6clIer life ben.
ipn8fulo fine Orb, men SuItin foritoo Dog ioo meoct
at ira Den Stlmo af funoe ban babe en- Del Srtoflb.
belle paa fin &albbrooer.