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Ministers and Deacons Take Part in Lynchings CHICAGO BOY WINS BATTLE IN SOUTH AMERICA Defender Has Coal for Deserving Poor LATEST NEWS If You See It In The Defender It's So Members of the California Louisiana Club COURTESY LOS ANGELES TRIBUNE. The necessity of educating 54,642 children in the rural districts of Louisiana has caused this organization to plan a number of entertainments to raise funds to send to native state. Perhaps you were born in Louisiana. VOL. IX, NO. 51. Minis CHICA Defe Members of t The necessity of educating 54,644 plan a number of entertainments to CALVIN RESPRESS MAKES GOOD IN SOUTH AMERICA CALVIN RESPRESS MAKES GOOD IN SOUTH AMERICA --- Heavyweight Fighter, Well Known in Chicago as Opponent of Illa Vincent and Former Sparring Partner of Jack Johnson, Wins Laurels in Valparaiso. Tells Correspondent He Hopes to Meet Champion of South America— Gives Vivid Account of Breaking Out of the War—Was in Paris at Time. (Translation from the Spanish by Terrevious L. Douglass.) (Special Correspondence of the Ghil- cago Defender.) Valparaiso, Chile, Dec. 17—Calvin Respress of Chicago, heavyweight fighter, is attracting considerable attention in South America by his own sterling worth and by reason of the fact that he has met and defeated all of the available men of his class in these parts. Now he is out with a challenge to meet the white champion of South America, and incidentally he is willing to meet any man in the city where there is no more popular man here than Chicago, who man whom Chicagoans will remember as a prominent of Illa Vincent, the wrestler, who appeared at the Pelkin Theater oftimes from 1910 to 1913, and who was Jack Johnson's sparring partner in Las Vegas and in Paris. ```markdown ``` Dentified with South America. In talking to your correspondent the other day he said that if he kept his present mind it would be many a long day before he returned to the States again. He is delighted with South America and claims that its people are the finest he ever met. The absence of suggestive remarks or actions evident in other climes when people of color appear at first surprised him, but having found out that race prejudice is an unknown quantity here he laughingly remarks that "home ain't nothing like this." Hence he is contented and doesn't know when he will return. Like most men in public life, he was a man of the press, the newspapers, but the impartial way in which they have reviewed his fights was also pleasing to him. La Union, which is printed in Spanish, when translated for him showed him the broad-minded spirit of the molders of opinion. Young Respress is very much interested in the European war, being in (Continued on Page 7) INCONSISTENCY OF DAILY NEWSPAPERS Adage of "Whose Ox Is in Being Gored Best Exemplar in Giving Public the New Bubble the New Special to the Chicago Defender. Cincinnati, O. Dec. 18—"It makes a difference whose ox is being gored," is an old adage but it best explains the modern methods used by the daily newspapers in giving the public the information. If the captur is white the type is small. If the captur is large the type is tall. To illustrate it took a magnifying glass to read the following in a recent issue of a local daily: Merchant is Accused. Frankfort, Ky., December 7—Declaring his innocence, J. Kinney parent, 75 years old, merchant of Bridgetown, was arrested on a warrant charging that he defrauded a girl against her will. The alleged victim is Nancie Mary Dixon, 7 years old, daughter of W. R. Dixon, a farmer. Parent was released on $250 ball. J. Kinney Parent was white, but the victim been pigmented the revolting crime he have graved and read from the first face and could have been read across the street. Consistency, thou art a jewel. REV. J. D. HAYES SPEAKS TO YOUNG PEOPLE Tacoma, Wash., Dec. 18.—Rev. J. D. Hayes prepares at the A. M. E. Church Sunday morning and night. He also spoke to the young people of the Endeavor about their duties. Mr. White and his children have returned from their long visit in Illinois. The Spinisters' Return proved a success at the A. M. E. Chapel. The old man, the congregation in an uprear room, and act by telling of their funny experiences with their former sweethearts or by reading some of their love letters. Mr. E. Gibson and Mr. J. D. Carter were the only men in the play. Mr. E. Gibson was the count and Mr. Carter the Indian chief that one of the maids had married. The Colored Giants played the Tacoma All-Stars last Sunday. Mr. Coleman and Mr. Washington played with the Giants. Mrs. R. Harris has returned from her visit in Spokane. The boys have started a band again. There was a large crowd at their first meeting. If all the boys stick together the band will be larger than the band. We hope they will stay together. A musical concert was given on Wednesday night in honor of Mr. Jesse Williams, the Colored lawyer of the Jersey Williams, the Colored lawyer of the Colorado or white lawyer in Washington. His speech was the best ever. The Tacoma, except, Mr. W. Thomas (white speech, who pleaded for his son. Chicago Defender WORLD'S GREATEST WEEKLY THIEVES, PIMPS AND MURDERERS WARNED AGAINST ATTENDING MUNICIPAL COLORED DANCES MISERY AND WANT FOUND BY A DE- FENDER REPORTER MISERY AND WANT FOUND BY A DE- FENDER REPORTER Wives and Widows and Orphans Without Food or Coal, and Rent Man Knocking at Their Door—Good Livers Over East Urged to Help Bring Happiness Here. CONSUMERS GIVES COAL. Clubs Send Money to Defender Office—Henry Tyler to Dine Old Folks' Home Inmates Christmas Day—Volunteer Workers Giving Aid—Defender Continues Appeal. When the Chicago Defender launched the movement to help the poor and needy but few realized the suffering that would be amongst the Afro-Americans. The Defender knew that the cold and wintry days of December would bring dire need and misery; that in homes west of State street, where there are wilds and orphans, zero weather would make life almost A DEFENDER PROCLAMATION and then some! To the WHITES of Chicago: The thousands and thousands of UPRIGHT, NOBLE MEN and WOMEN, who in many ways, and almost daily, are proving their freedom from the petty acts that serve to annoy and humiliate their colored fellow citizens, and jump to the THIEVES, STRONG! (THE FOOTPADS, MURDERERS, PIMPS, and PROSTITUTES—also whites, HEAR YE! HEAR YE! HEAR YE!) Whereas, Mrs. Lenora Z. Meder, Commissioner of PUBLIC WELFARE of the City of Chicago, sustained in her authority by the Mayor of Chicago, the Honorable, The Board of Organizations and settlement forces operative throughout the city, not to mention the great daily newspapers and the many CHICAGO, DECEMBER 19, 1914 REV. R. C. RANSOM SCORES NEW YORKERS FOR THEIR LETHARGY Editor of A. M. E. Church Review Tells Audience Deliverance of the Race Will Never Come from Actions of its Residents—Only West and South Are Awake. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) New York, Dec. 13.—Dr. Reverdy C. Ransom, editor of the A. M. E. Church Review, after an extensive tour of the South and Southwest returned to New York. In addressing the Manhattan branch of the Y. M. C. A., Fifty-third street, Sunday, December 6, he practically indicted the ambition and prog- nession of Afro-Americans of New York. Dr. Afro-Americans, said. "It is enough to make the heart sick after visiting cities like Chicago to return to New York and see the condition of our people here. Not that our people in this city are not well dressed; not that they are not well educated; not that they have no money; but worse, than they follow no leadership and will not be mobilized." He says the people of Kansas City seem to lead in music and educational matters that the people of Texas are the com­munity of the country. Our deliverance will never come from New York or New England, or from any portion of the North. It must come from the people of Mississippi, Virginia, Georgia and Texas. TEST IS ANNOUNCED FOR NEW PATROLMEN Examination December 28 to Be Followed by Second Early in January — To Merge Present List. A new examination for Chicago police patrolmen has been called for December 28 by the Chicago civil service. As soon as the physical tests for this position begin a half a second examination for additional applicants will be called, says the Civil Service News. The action of the merit commission is taken to foreshadow a large increase in the Chicago police force for next year. An alligator list of 351 is now standing and will be merged with the list of successful contestants in the new examinations. An increase of 490 patrolmen is included in the estimation for 351 made by Chief of Police James T. Compraterlo John E. Traeger in his commission of emergency expenditures for the year did not provide for any additional men, but it is predicted that the finance committee will yield to the demand for a larger police force. FRATERNAL CONGRESS MEETS AT HOUSTON (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Houston, Texas; Dec. 18.—The Fraternal Congress, an organization composed of representatives from fourteen fraternal orders, recently met in this city for the purpose of "unifying and simplifying their rules and methods of assessment." Octette Sings for Talking Machine Company. Tuskegee, Ala., Dec. 18—(Special)—The Tuskegee Octette recently made eight records for the Victor Talking Machine Company. The eight selections were old-time spirituals. D MURDERERS NST ATTENDING L COLORED DANCES powerful and influential pupils, did, a few days since, have published in the daily prints, and in circular form for general distribution, the printed circular which appears below, and which the home owners, business men and women, and tax payers of the race in Chicago helped to pay for and Whereas, Regardless of the many other nationalities comprising Chicago's great and mixed population: Greek, Italian, Jew, Russian, Turk, Irish, Dutch, German, Polander, Norwegian, Danish, Swiss, Spaniard, Austrian, Scotch, Serbs, Japanese and digestive, unless armed only the upright whites of the city against the DANGER and DISGRAZE of attending-by mistake, a "colored ball" her own words, but also—the SHAME, the INSULT, the very Hell of it—the beforementioned THIEVES, STRONG (Continued on Page 7.) ELEVATOR BOYS AND PORTERS RULE IN DOWN TOWN HOTELS. Menials of Irish Extraction insult Guest—Tell Customer to Reach Eleventh Floor by Way of Freight Lift. The assumption of authority by menials in a fashionable loot hotel brought constatation to the manager this week when, after a lackey had insulted his personal attendant, a distinguished Spanish, told him a thing or two. Some claim, however, that the elevator man did not usurp authority, but was acting under secret orders, in force only when people of certain complexion appear. Bawls Manager Out. But he still stayed. Fred D. Carrington, well known St. Louis citizen, is the personal attendant and costumer for Conat Constantino, the famous Spanish tenor. When Senior Constantino and his wife arranged for their suite a room was included for his attendant, but when he appeared at the hotel he was told to take the freight elevator. Mr. Carrington at once reported the matter to his employer, and it is said that his interview with the manager was one of the most stormy meetings that ever took place. It was no star chamber missive like place. It was on the spacious first floor heard the indignant Spanish, as he voiced his righteous displeasure. Rent Boxes for Fourteen Years. "I never heard of such an outrage," said the noted tenor, later. "I thought that the people in this part of the world were civilized. That man managed the manager) disgusted me when he heard that I was a villain as to who was responsible for the insult to my attendant. I have traveled all over the world and never encountered such an incident before. In my own country such a thing is unknown, and one never hears of what you call race prejudice in South America." Conat Constiantino is a splendid conat of his race, teaching and exploiting his people at every opportunity. He has Bragado, Argentine, one of its features is 75 boxes that are subscribed for in advance for 14 years. POET-LAUREATE GIVES ORDERS FOR RAIL ROAD COMPANY POET-LAUREATE GIVES ORDERS FOR RAIL ROAD COMPANY Employees No Longer Receive Printed Slips of Instruction—New Regime Edifying Employees in Pamphlets, Brightened With Bits of Verse—Chicago Defender Suggests Some Titles. Who is the official poet of the railroad companies? Who is it in the present governing body? The greatest corporate that speaks to its employees in a language like unto Longfellow? This is the question uppermost in the minds of the hundreds of porters who run in and out of Chicago. This wonder is occasioned by the new style of instructions they receive. Up until recently the desires of the company were set forth in long, sermon-like sheets that neither interested nor instructed the recipient. The New Way. Now there is a new order of things. The knights of the whiskbroom, sometimes called "the silent wonders," receive dainty typewritten folders telling of the wants of the company in the choice style of a literary writer, with here and there a poetic flight like this: It Can Be Do. Somebody said that it couldn't be. But with a chuckle replied That maybe it couldn't, but he would be one Who wouldn't say so till he tried. So he buckled right in, with the trace of a grin On his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled the thing. That couldn't be done—and he did it. There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done; There are thousands who prophesy failure. There are thousands to point out to you one by one The dangers that wait to assail you. But just buckle in with a hit of a grin; Then take off your coat and go to it. Just start in to sing as you tackle the thing That "cannot be done"—and you'll do it. (Continued on page 7.) Jews Crucify Negroes on Cross of Segregation and Crush Down Thorned Crown of Prejudice Upon His Head ATTORNEY L. A. KNOX MAKES ELOQUENT SPEECH Afro-American Gains Renown In Religious Circles for Address at Second Anniversary of National Biblical Society. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 16—At the second anniversary of the Sidney C. Tapp National Biblical Society, held in Fraternal hall here Sunday night, December 6, Mr. L. A. Knox, an Afro-American lawyer, was on the program to respond to the toast "Mr. Tapp's to the Bible the Hope of My Race and of the covered himself with glory. It was one of the most cultured audiences that ever assembled in Kansas City. About fifteen of Kansas City's leading professional men were on the program. It was conceded by all that Mr. Knox surpassed all in his remarkable speech and that it will become a world class in Christian literature. The occasion was opened by Judge E. M. Bartlett, surpassed by the supreme court of Nebraska. When he came he surpassed all the mental achievements of the hour. Some of the most cultured white ladies of the city went to Mr. Tapp, the author, and requested that they be permitted to open their homes on Sunday evenings and invite their guests and have Mr. Knox accompany Mr. Tapp to their homes to discuss the author's works. Mr. Knox has ever happened before in this state. Mr. Knox is a man of culture and a leading standing high in the courts. He is an A. B. and L. L. B. from Howard University. The society ordered 20,000 copies of his speech printed and circulated free. E. K. THUMM, RECORD BREAKING NEWSDEALER. Pittsburgh, Dec. 18—Mr. E. K. Thumm, a newsletter at 1400-029 Wyle avenue, broke the record in that city for selling the Chicago Defender. Mr. Thumm stated to a Defender reporter that the paper was not only the best paper but the "bigest seller on his newstand. "I broke my record last month and hope to do better in December." Readers here are talking about the Defender's charity fund and what a fine spirit it was to inaugurate. Laying Up for a Rainy Day Richmond, Va., Dec. 18—(Special). The Richmond Planet says: Mr. J. W. Mathews, a successful farmer of Euglena, S. C., has stored away over a quarter of the meat for his own use, together with an abundance of corn and potatoes. REMEMBER THE POSTMAN Christmas During the glad holiday season when good cheer and giving prevail, "Don't Forget the Postman," who brings you more than any one else. A Chicago Defender Suggestion. HOME EDITION Race Whose Oppression and Persecution Dates Back to Egypt and Who Have Been Browbeaten by Civilized Caucasians the World Over Turn Against Only People Who Have Been True to Them. NO LONGER IMMUNE FROM CURSE OF SOUTH Norfolk, Va., Afro-Americans Fail to Obey Segregation Laws and Jews Sue Them—Strange Case of Race Prejudice in Southern City—Rabbis Forget Race's Past or Don't Care. With Apologies to Our Secretary of State. Race Whose Oppression and to Egypt and Who Have Civilized Caucasians Against Only People True to NO LONGER IMMUNE F Norfolk, Va., Afro-American Laws and Jews Sue The Race Prejudice in Rabbis Forget Don't Norfolk, Va., Dec. 18.—In a recent issue of the Journal and Guide appeared the following editorial, which is causing considerable comment: A few days ago two Afro-Americans were tried in the police court of Norfolk upon warrants sworn out by a Jew, charging violation of the segregation ordinance. The warrants were dismissed by Justice Arnold upon admission of counsel for the prosecution that the evidence was insufficient to make out a case for the Jew complainant. There is nothing unusual about Norfolk Afro-Americans being warranted for alleged violation of a segregation ordinance, but the usual thing about the Afro-American and segregation is that the Jew should assume the role of a Jewish resident to make the third or fourth arrest upon complaint of Jewish residents of Norfolk. There is only one thing in common between the Jew and the Afro-American. Both races have long endured the burden of racial oppression. The Jew who knows the history of its own race should be slow to press any form of prescription upon another race. Jew Should Recall the Past. The Jew has been more favored in America than anywhere else upon the face of the earth, and maybe it is the EIGHT LYNCHINGS YEAR'S RECORD AT SHREVEPORT, LA. EIGHT LYNCHINGS YEAR'S RECORD AT SHREVEPORT, LA. Burning of Aged Man at the Stake Friday Brings Total of Murders by Mobs up to Appalling Figures, with No Redress in Sight. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Shrewpey, L.A., Dec. 18—From the record of mob murders in this parish in one year the Sergeant again falling back into that unenviable position, it occupied some years ago when it was scorned by the civilized world for the wholesale lynchings of its Afro-American citizens. Friday last Shrewpey again went on record as a leader in southern atrocities when a mob burned at the stake an aged man named Watkins Lewis at Sylvester Station. Lynch Three in a Day. The day previous the red record was increased by the lynching of three men, making a total of eight human beings killed in this parish during the year. The record for the past ten days has been five murders. Man 70. Roasted Alba. Man 70 Roasted Alive. Even the daily newspapers are horrified, the Association Press reports calling the crimes illegal executions. The burning of Watkins Lewis was the most horrible of the recent outrages. More than 200 white citizens made the occasion a holiday, laughing as the agonized cries of the 70-year-old victim rose from the fire in the center of the main street. American tolerance of the Jew that has caused him to forget his past and join hands with the American spirit of intolerance toward the Afro-American. The oppression of the Jew dart back to Egypt. Driven out of that land he was buffeted about in every place he set his foot, still fully banished forever from Jerusalem. Then Christian Europe set his heel upon his neck, driving him by persecution, first from England, then France, Spain and Italy. Everywhere he was mastated and footed, and powerless. Even in our own time the russian persecution of the Jew is a bit of history fresh in our minds. We do not relate this bit to Jewish history as a slur upon the race, for in spite of its dreadful past it has a glorious record of achievements. The language, language and type through which we wandered over the earth, scattered as if by the wry s, is one of the most marvelous things in history. Should, Help, Not Scorn. Considering the Jew's past in the light of a humanizing influence, and the commercial relation existing between the two races, one would naturally take the two races, one would naturally toward the attitude of the Jew toward the American would be one of sympathy and instead than of contempt and scorn. No one can truthfully deny that the splendid commercial standing attained by the Jews in this city has been and is due to the support derived from Afro-American trade. Still, it was a Jewish merchant who applied the match to the segregation torch in the Council. The Afro-American is still friendly toward the Jew, and is still forgiving of the wrongdoing, and been done unto him, but who cannot be the worm will turn? Laws should be obeyed by all persons under the law, but the segregation law, like all other caste legislation—the separate car law for example—was made to separate the Afro-Americans from the whites, but not to separate the whites from the Afro-Americans. They are made to legalize one standard of living for the Jewish, another standard of living for the Hebrew, and they are not enforced and were not intended to enforced with equal and exact justice. The Jews have forgotten marthings in their past, and appara --- Noted Thinker Addressed Men at Frederick Douglass Center Tuesday Evening—George W. Ellis Presidio Dr. J. Edmistone Barnes, a diathesis gulled thinker and educator, who he been in the city the guest of Dr. H. Callis, spoke to a number of men Tuesday evening at Frederick Doe Cottage 8 p.m. He was induced by George G. Gershwin mer Secretary to the American Association to Liberia. Dr. Barnes told of wonderful opportunities in Liberia, young men, that a great future was store there for them. Dr. Barnes, has a map which he has copyrighted and proves according to his reasoning, the earth is flat. Ralph W. Tyler Says Afro-American Citizens Demonstrate Progress Race Has Made in South, Despite Restriction — Race Numbers 35,000. NAMES NOTED EXAMPLES. indifference on the Part of Both Blacks and Whites In Exercising Right of Franchise Handicaps Best Possible Advancement. By Ralph W. Tyler. Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 18—In many ways this city more clearly emphasizes the progress that is being made by the race in the South, under the most trying handicaps, than any other city. The progress that is not so overly charged with race prejudice as is found in many parts of the South. Secondly, among its 5,000 Afro-American population it has a fine representation that is not so overly charged with proper determination to succeed. There are no laws upon the statute books of Florida denying to the race the right of suffrage, and the freedom from restriction in this respect to some extent ameliorates conditions. In addition, the laws deny them the right to vote, must be admitted that too many of the race in this city and state are indifferent in the matter of exercising the right to vote. But proportionately, blacks is bound to serve as a hand cap to the best possible progress education as well as material. The city own one million dollars worth of real estate; they have invested in business $400,000, and they have deposited in the several banks of the city $250,000. These possessions, with approximately 10,000 in personal property, constitute total material wealth of the people of Jacksonville, Fla., up to $1,000 a marvelous fifty years' achievement. Taken as a whole the race schools of Florida are on a part with those of other other states. Infer on some other southern states. Sacrafice Education for Dollars. However, in this city the race schools, while not ideal in every particular, are far better than in any other city in the peninsular state. Here, as well as in other cities, I find to a relegitimate extent higher and better education is subordinated to a desire to amass wealth, the belief prevailing that material possession is eventually prove a panacea for race discrimination and segregation. The A. M. E. Normal School here is doing splendid work, and the enthusiasm of the students from the president down to the little tot just learning his A-B-C's, is most encouraging for the hope that the race in Florida will yet awake to the better education desirable for the children whose parent it is suitable for the children of black parents. The M. E. school, erroneously and inappropriately digested as a college, is the white minister, who, judging from the unkempt condition of the building on the day I visited it, and the apparent lack of enthusiasm on the part of pupils, is the work of this school, the attendance and the interest manifested reflect no credit on the M. E. church, and contribute little to the advancement of teachers, including the public and enowed schools. There are in this city a total of fourteen schools open for the education and guidance of Afro-Americans, but there are sixty churches—churches erected to conserve the spiritual welfare of the same race, that are open one day in a week. Jacksonville, Fla., has churches and ministers to support. Some of these churches are presided over by able ministers who are doing a grand race work—notably the A. M. Church, of which Dr. C. M. Mason is a church and ministers to support. Some are simply existing for the benefit of a poorly equipped pastor. --- $105,000 Masonic Temple. Atlanta, Ga., due to the resourcefulness and organizing abilities of Ben J. Davis, possesses the largest and fastest Old Fellows temple in the country, possesses the largest and finest Musselman temple—a $105,000 building. This city has two of the best informed, most conservative and most successful of race insurance man any city can boast. A. W. Price, who have made a splendid statewide success of the company of which they are at the head. The largest Afro-American fish or seafood company, the largest, black or white, in the country—is located here. Charles H. Anderson is conducting a fine business, employing some eight or ten men, who is one of the most consistent race man I have ever met, is o of founder and head of the only Afro-American banking institution in this city—a most financial institution. This managed financial Blodgett, the big (both in avoidupids and scale of business transactions) Afro-American real estate man, who contributed years of contributions to an advertising company. ```markdown ``` long ago, Mr. Bliddett was an as laborer for $1 per day, he occupies his own magnificent $20,000 residence, enjoys the luxuries on the market, and totals his possessions in six figures. There are two department stores in this city owned and conducted by men of the race—John L. Harrison. There are eight lawyers, twenty-two physicians, fourists and four or five pharmacists. Form Jacksonville's professional staff, the most complete pharmacies owned and the race in the country is to be in this city, operated by Dr. S. Player; one of the most successful aniline chemists to wear clothes, the race in the country of that Mrs. S. D. McGill in this city. As showing to what extent Colored men and women of this city have en- PUT RED CROSS LS ON MAIL AND PACKAGES Chicago Defender-Readers Are Reminded to Aid the Chicago Tuberculosis Institute by Buying Seals Now on Sale Everywhere. AMERICAN RED CROSS Merry Christmas Happy New Year The sale of Red Cross seals opened in Chicago at hundreds of stores, theaters, public buildings, etc., on Monday, November 30. It is anticipated that the coming season will develop a strong commitment has ever had. Everywhere the organization has presented Red Cross seals they have met with a generous endorsement. Each Red Cross seal means another weapon given to the army now fighting tuberculosis. It is a proud of her record in this regard. The largest corporations, the smallest merchants, the places of amusement as well as the churches have joined hands in the campaign to make the Red Cross seal sale the largest known. Red Cross seals last year helped to support thousands of needy tuberculosis patients and to give them a chance for life. They provided for many visiting nurses whose hundreds of thousands of visits brought instruction to a large number of patients. The Chicago Tuberculosis Institute has completed its eighth year of work. This work is of a proven and definite benefit to hospitals, hospitals, business men and corporations, churches and public officials as one of the evidences of Chicago's success in completing its toll by the aid of the Little Red Cross seals. There is more work to be done this year than ever before. The Red Cross is helping to Red Cross seals. Every one should buy and use Red Cross seals on Christmas letters and Christmas gifts. Every large store in Chicago will have Red Cross seals for sale on and after November 30. EXTRAVAGANT LIVING If money were as easy to make as it is to spend a delightful world this would be to live in, but unfortunate, condition does not exist. Many of us, however, until it is too late. The time to save money is when you are making it, for invariably there will come that promised rainy day when you will be in the city, and you have learned the lesson Sun. You've beenuced by the grett number of homes owned by you, and yet it is all practically of recent origin. Fifteen or years ago the colored people owned the houses there in the city, but today we number them by the hundreds, and all of this came about through the easy system of payments, and yet it is to be wondered why so many continue to pay the rent applied on a home. It is much better to take time by the forelock and start today and be a home owner. The firm of Freed & Hartley & Co. have been owned by you since they rent money you a home. See their ad on the last page of this issue. Japanese a Patient People Impatience among the Japanese is a thing you will rarely observe as your travel through their strangle and beautiful country. If, on the other hand, you self-inflict in touring Japan, might upon occasion be forced to be patient, you will only become the quiet laughing stock—behind your back—of the little Japan themselves. An hour, or even a day, more or less in this oriental country is of little importance; the matters cannot be made to move any quicker because of any irritability. Back Number. "I wouldn't dream of marrying him. Why, he said he would do everything to make me happy." "What is wrong about that?" "He ought to know that he would do to fulfill missions, not to be happy." gaged in business I might state that there are 25 groceries, 9 drug stores, 5 millinery stores, 2 gentlemen's finishing stores, 2 news dealers, 22 meat markets, 22 meat markets, 9 fish markets, 9 insurance companies, 4 newspapers, 2 stone manufacturers, 2 bakeries, 1 ice cream factory, 2 cigar factories, 10 real estate agencies, 3 real estate contractors, 1 contractors, 1 bank, 2 restaurants and the later being unquestionably the best stocked, best furnished and best conducted by members of the race in the country. The house was the home of Remond Johnson, the musical and theatrical celebrity, who, with the late Robert Cole, gave to the stage its most superior plays and the theatrical theses, their efforts in this direction never being approached by our later daythespis. Hon. James W. Johnson. Jacksonville is the home (when he is not in "little old New York") of one of the most polished and best trained men the race has ever contributed to the Indianapolis service, James W. Johnson, former counsel to Corinto. Had Jacksonville only contributed this gentleman as a fine racial asset this clever writer who gave us that interesting book, "The Woman of the Indianapolis," but who modestly covered up his identity in "anonymous," the memory of this beautiful city of hospitable people that is bathed by the refreshing breeds from St. John's River and beautified by the perennial blooms that cover part of this land of flowers would have lingered with us. There is one quiet, tacit man in this city who, when his real worth is only appreciated and his earnestness is for a better and more progressive life, and this man is George A. Sheehy. The Afro-American people of this city, considering the handicaps, considering the crudeness of the tools given to work with, and the great work that he has done in tools to achieve, constitute hope that being realized. SECURE YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW The cut herewith is that of Mr. E. R. Dyson, agent for the Walker-Edmund Diamond Co., 7 W. Madison street 7th floor, telephone Randolph 919 who says that diamonds, watches and jewelry make the most acceptable Christmas gifts. Prices have not advanced, he declares, and he advises everyone to make their purchases at once. Reasonable terms on credit or lowest prices for cash. For anything more expensive line see E. R. Dyson, 3528 Dennis avenue. Telephone Douglas. 965-275-8600. Mushroom Farm A mushroom farm in California consists of 600 square feet, the beds being in tiers in a basement. Although mushroom growing in the United States has assumed considerable proportions, the imports continue to be large. FASHION WHIMS OF THE MOMENT. (By Eva L. Simpson.) History repeats itself. Fashion of Dame has deemed it necessary to do like, therefore with various changes of the collar and cuffs the braid and buttons many a last year frock can be remodeled at small expens and at the A. same time be good looking. Flat bards are used to bind fountes, coats, sashes and button holes. The lavis use of bind and buttons add airy air to many of this season's coats. Steelweed coats of velvet worm over corgeses of chiffon are even bound with braid. In some instances the entro coragese is made of the steel weed, over velvet lace blouses fashioned from fine silk braid. Among the new wide blouse models are seen some of silk jersey. Fascinating little coats of silver or gold over velvet lace blouses. Blouses of shadow lace are made up of a figured volvole, having the cap effect in back, and flowing sleeves; the sleeve lace is beat to Beaded motifs in the shape of flowers, birds and geometrical figures are shown in exquisite color combinations. Roses of pale pink and white crystal beads outlined with leaves or shaded with ornament corseses of lace and net. Girldes of tafetas, net and chiffon are closed under beaded flowers. dominant color in frock or dress One of the innovations of the season is a high glide jet with long sleeves of jets held net finished on each end with a rose of jet these are used in combination with black jet Frocks are the best flouses of white or cream are effectively run through with gold and silver threads Odd and startling are some of the effects produced by the employment of monkey fur as trimming on hats and gloves ragged and fringe-like fur has little to recommend it beyond its novelty, it is flaunted on hats, coats, wraps, evening and street frocks An expensive hat model showed the brim with model high backed of bands of monkey fur. The general effect was more unique than beautiful, nevertheless such is the rage a model in heavy silk Falling kite blue in color was finished at the bottom with a fringe of monkey fur; the turndown collar and cuffs were also finished with same fur. At the same exhibit was seen rather an effective muff and short neckpiece with turned down trimmed with bands of monkey fur. The Polo is quite popular and is the newest thing in muffs. Home Made Xmas Gifts Why worry about being a person of small snails at Xmas time, when you can make at home far lovier things for say little money than you can buy in the stores for three or four times the price. It is not necessary to buy a small snail lovely results. There are so many pretty gifts which can be made by the poorest amateur in sewing. One of the prettiest, simplest things to make is a cretone or chinbut sticker for drapes, profession for draperies, scars, etc, a present of this sort would invariably prove a welcome gift and is quite easy to make. First, you learn the prevailing colors of the friend for whom the snail would be draped in the yard and a half of material in the desired color, and a narrow braid either in gold or same color, it is optional, whichever you prefer; then secure a small snail cover that would do also covers of two other boxes, one small, the other quite large. The covered box is destined to hold handkerchiefs, gloves or vells, the small cover is to hold pads and hairpin covers, the cover is to hold the comb and braid. Cut and glue strips of cloth to put about the box, drawing the ends into the box and pasting them down with a strip of white paper to cover them. A strip of brown paper should be sizable. The cover of the kerashes should have the braid glued along the edge; the top of the box must be covered inside and out with the cloth and the braid pasted along where edges meet; if there is an odd bit of brown paper, it should be made like this: A piece of flexible cardboard about six inches square, cover both sides; when glue has dried roll the cardboard in corrugation fabric and sow together so that it will not curl, the top of the horn a little bit longer, then one end o neither side, so that it can bung up on the bureau. The whole set of four pieces will not take over an hour to make and it is indeed a lovely gift. The box with which it is very simple but rather commonplace in that a great many are made every year, is a pair of decorated shoe trees. a pair of shoe trees may be embellished in many ways. Perhaps the easiest, is to gild the whole tree with gold paint, or to paint it with a lovely some lovely baby ribbon near the heel. Question Answered: In answer to question about the fad in shoes, would suggest use of a wide shoe with all blue with brocade tops; stage vamps are quite the fashion; shoes are JACK ARMSTRONG OPENS ELMWOOD CAFE. The Elmwood cafe, 242-44 State street, will have a grand opening Tuesday, December 22, with Lee Armstrong, the new proprietor, will give each lady a souvenir rememberance of Uyletide. Tables reserved for Xmas and New Years. Chop sues the orchestra. Hear their wonderful orchestra. Clubs¹ Societies Weekly Gossip from the Social, Religious, Praternal and Other Organizations OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF CLUBS READ THE MEMBERS OF CLUBS DEFENDER ON HELPING THE FOOD AT XMAS. WILL YOUR CLUB HELP POINSETTA CLUB. The Johnstown Embroidery Club meet the members of Mrs. Maxine Frikinbane, 218 Rhoeas of Mrs. Maxine Frikinbane, 218 Rhoeas of their work, and hope to produce their embroidery for the holidays. This club gave $2 for the char- terization of the members of this club are sub- servient to the sender or will be by the first of the year. THE SAMARITAN CLUB FREDERICK DOUGLASS CENTER. Sunday, December 20, at 4 p. m. Rev. A Christmas sermon, Miss Lorena Gorsky, a Catholic priest, with Miss Martha Koehler, the rector of but sat Sunday was very much enriched at but sat Sunday was very much enriched at Tuesday the Center Women's Club in Madison, Miss. Mrs. Todd Todd and Miss Birds Haines. They were appointed on the committee to arrange for the sermon. Dr. Widow Rest at Thirty-third street in this will kindly leave the same at the church. THE BUCKEYE CLUB. THE EXCELSIOR CLUB. The Excelclub Club, a young ladies' club, held its Friday evening, Dec. 16, at the home of the club's founder, Bill. After the business of the club was initiated several games of cards were enjoyed K. D. TILLMAN CLUB The K. D. Tillman Club met at the resilient St. Mary's Street on Dec. 6, giving a "talkative social" event. 22 cents that he had earned and tell how he earned them. He also earned to join his 22 cents in from his old job to make dresses for a wedding. There was a nile club out and a diving. There was a nile club out and a diving. TEXAS CLUB. THE YOUNG MATRONS' CULTURE CLUB. The Young Matrons' Culture Club met at the residence of Mrs. Anna Emma. Andrew opened. After the general routine of meeting Mistress Johnson the mother of the bestest talking girl, Mrs. Anna Johnson was the first to reach the home before 2:50 p.m. WAYS AND MEANS SOCIETY. INTRA-MURAL CLUB CLUB NOTICE. Any club which has all its members on their payroll will have full account of their meeting and where the next meeting is to be held. All members must be subscribers and on the books NEGRO FELLOWSHIP LEAGUE The Sunday afternoon meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Sunday on account of the fifth annual literature competition in the contest. The regular meeting at which time the discussion on "The Alamo" will be continued. This was the topic on crowded, Hon. E. Wright delivered an short address from others present. A conference between the three older members of the board will make this matter you are cordially invited to be at, 4 p. m. in reading room, 3055 State street, at 4 p. m. MEN'S CIVIC CLUB. Spend a very pleasant hour every Tuesday or Thursday, from 8:30 to 9:00. 2005 state street, from 8 to 9 o'clock. The club is growing in interest and membership. The club's importance are being solved. Visitors cordially invited to be present and take part in the weekly discussions on current issues. ALPHA SUFFRAGE CLUB. THE PROGRESSIVE NEGRO LEAGUE. The Phyllis Wheatley Club. The Phyllis Wheatley Club of Solit, I held a lecture at Sunday to Dr. Mary Waring gave a lecture in August, 1818, to celebrate fifty years of the hearty and an inviting caved hearty and an inviting club again on an early date and address the club again. NECESSITY CLUB The Necessity Club will be entertain them Masonelle Hall, Dancing 38, 1914, at Lewis will make that, the instructor readily invited. One of the club are vorwork among the poor; there is much that where there a personal contact, especially with the club. THE GAUDEAMUS CLUB. The Gaudeamus Club met Dc. 14 at the $600 hawthorne. $600 hawthorne. A large number Preparations were made for a ben- fair, the Old Bolts' Home in the near future. THE CLOTEE SCOTT SETTLEMENT The regular semi-monthly meeting of Scott Settlement will be held Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Settlement, 6021 Harper avenue. At the Settlement, 4021 Harper avenue are requested to be present. Fine dress is required. The young people of Hyde Park who be- come members of the Settlement will be allowed to join the dancing class from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mary Rose, Fouchin from Chicago public high schools, and the Chicago public high schools, will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. Young Men's Glo Club meeting Saturday at 4:00 p.m. until January 1. Then the young men and young women of the Settlement class meet day afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock. Each Thursday at 2 p.m. exercises must be at the Settlement hall, and Saturday afternoons, from 4 to 6 p.m. PHILOMATHIAN CLUB The Philomathinath Club will hold the residence of Mrs. M. Skytter, 3135 W. Avenue, in connection with a transaction routine business the memorial evening in rehearsal of the drama to be presented at the meeting will be held Thursday, Dec. 17. Mrs. Geneva Johns, 4165 S. State street Who Baked Them? A little girl was sent to a neighbor with a plate of fresh cookies the day before, and the little white she came running back to her mother and said: "Oh, mother, Mrs. Weeks taught the cookies were made and she wants the 'address' for them." Had Been There Before Dasher had evidently had experience. Lasher="We're going to have some amateur theatricals at my house next week and a big supper after dinner." Bather="Oh, I'll be there, old man, but—or I may be late." Leave Fighting Dogs Alone fighting dogs *Alone*. Let the dogs fight for you. No braska court has held that a man who voluntarily attempts to separate two fighting dogs cannot recover damages from the owner of the dog by which he is bitten. Unpleasant Pesyspiration? Armpits - Post - Body Folds A Deodorant Toilet Water Does not suppress perspiration Does not absorb odors Leading Drugists - Department Stores "SAVOLA" "FIXES THAT BAD SKIN" MILD BLEACH FACE CREAM An Ideal Preparation for Pimple, Liver Spot, Spots, Blemishes and All Impressions of the Skin. Makes the Completion Bright, Soft, Beautiful If you want to be hardened for Your Beauty use "SAVOLA" The Effect is Wonderful. Can be had from your drugstore or will be mailed upon receipt of price ($00) and to cover agents WANTED EVERYWHERE SAVOLA MFG. CO. (Not) 29 East 55th St., Chicago, IL Phone Douglas 2083 Feathers Dyed, Cleaned and Curled Fannie Calloway Fashion Hat Shop 7 West Thirty- ninth Street HATS REBLOCKED Designing and Order Work a Specialty. Office Phone Res. 2528 Wabash Ave. Doug. 428, Auto. 75-423 Phone Cal. 3398 Dr. S. B. SCOTT 3243 S. State St. Treats Disease of Women and Children with Chronic Complaints. Hours: 10:30 to 12:30, 12:30 to 3:50 p.m. Sundays, 1 to 3 p.m. Office Phone: Res. 5133 So. Wabash Ave. Oakland 4662, Auto. 73-058 Phone Drexel 6815 Dr. Theo. R. Mozee DENTIST 4709 SO. STATE STREET CHICAGO AMERICAN HAIR GROWER NATURE'S OWN REMEDY Has stood the test of years. Will positively promote the growth of hair and prevent handruffs. Nails the hair fine and silky and moistures it to grow long and straight. Prevents the hair from falling out. A finely perfumed hair dresse. Encourages Hair Dress- ers. Thousands of testimonials to prove all we say. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS PRICES 25 CENTS AND 50 CENTS AMERICAN HAIR GROWER CO. 8030 PRAIRIE AVE. CHICAGO AGENTS WANTED rians. But veterinary, in the surgery did not originate and Greeks. So far as we know, with the contrary, it has its origin with the Egyptians, who wonderful people who do have originated Rost of the useful arts that are here today. Roosters 'immense Tall Feathers. Undertaking to breed roosters with but one aim in view, that of lengthening the head of the island of Shikoku, Japan of the produced, after a hundred years of patient efforts, many marvelous results. Is of record that tni feathers 18 feet in length are to be seen on the island. Cherish Enthusiasm Faithful work is possible even if enthusiasm is lacking, but no one makes a splendid success without bringing to his task ardor as well as industry. To love your work and believe in its outcomes are essential to a high grade of achievement. Cherish your enthusiasm. To try to succeed without, then is as foolish as to tie one hand behind your back and see what you can accomplish, with the other. Pheno D Hotel P 3639, 3641, 3 Finest and largest colored hotel in for married and single people. Every Rooms by Day, 5 By Week, $ J. A. JONES, Prop. Pheno Douglas 5688 Hotel Pullman 3639, 3641, 3643 S. State 50 largest colored hotel in America. First-class acco and single people. Everything new and up-to-date. Rooms by Day, 50c, 75c and $1.00 By Week, $2.25 and up. ONES, Prop. Phene Douglas 5688 Pullman 441, 3643 S. State St. hotel in America. First-class accommodations ide. Everything new and up-to-date. Day, 50c, 75c and $1.00 Week, $2.25 and up. up. Phone Douglas 5688 Hotel Pullman 3639, 3641, 3643 S. State St. Fineest and largest colored hotel in America. First-class accommodations for married and single people. Everything new and up-to-date. Rooms by Day, 50c, 75c and $1.00 By Week, $2.25 and up. J. A. JONES, Prop. Successful Men Wear Tailored Clothes and recognize There is an astonishing difference kind—the man who knows sees it very The tailored man has a tremendous is recognized as successful by the men We tailor many successful men be Exclusive Correct Character Individual Let us show you the New Fall Woo ADAMS, T 2939 S. 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Beautiful French Plume fancies made from old Willows. Cleaning, curling and dyeing, all shades. White Plumes made snow white. Mail orders promptly attended to. MME. LAM 3155 Indiana Ave. TELEPHONE Opportunity! Oppon In Oklahoma "Here is v HOME. LAMBERT. Pro Indiana Ave. - - - CHI TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 7926 unity! Opportunity! Oppor In Oklahoma Oil and Gas "Here is your Chance" AMBERT, Prop. ave. - - CHICAGO PHONE DOUGLAS 7926 Opportunity! Opportunity! Oklahoma Oil and Gas are your Chance" MME. LAMBERT, Prop. 3155 Indiana Ave. CHICAGO TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 7826 Offer us this opportunity to invest money in a proposition that will allow you to earn $10,000 per year, plus $10,000 in five years will be sold to any one person. We are also offering a "Famous Shallow Heidon Field," a field that is now producing from twenty-five acres. The Secretary who handles your money is under $15,000, bond with the Florida State University. For further information see S. W. Smith, our Chicago Representative, Patricia R. Koch, our W. Bruner, General Secretary, Suite 303-1 Baum Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73103. EDWARD FELIX ICE CREAM PARLOR PHONE DOUGLAS 2928 Milk, Cream, Stationery, Confectionery, Tobacco, Cigars Newspapers, Bread, Cakes and Pies. Before buying C me. We give Fish and Weber Stamps with Groceries, Ice Cream and Sodas. A First Class Laundry Agency in Connection. EDWARD FELIX :: :: 52 W. 30th ST. Mrs. Edw. Felix's Hairdressing Parlo Stands open for all kinds of Hairdressing, Scalp Treat- ment, Hair Goods to order. Special care taken of the hands and nails. A complete list of tolls articles. Tel. Douglas 2928 General Mall Order Business to all parts of the country 52 W. 30th St. important instructional punctuation. The next little lesson in the absence of the comm. observes: "Some of our greatest writers pay no attention to punctuation, but how would they like to be attended by a red, cross nurse?" This may be effected by putting in a polite and is opposite of the example in old grammars, where leaving out a period produced the remarkable statement that "King Charles walked and talked three days after his head was Doing Their Best Mr. Housewife—"Well, dear, I begin to realize that our time on earth is short." Mrs. Housewife—"Yes, but we have been sober and industrious. We have been raised a family of 10,000,000 children." Life. How Insects Breathe When a man breathes he uses his muscular strength to draw in the air, and it is afterward forced out automatically. With insects, a German investigator has just discovered, this process is just reversed. In other words, when he breathes he uses the arm normally and exert muscular strength only when they expel it. LOUISIANA CLUB OF LOS ANGELES TO AID SCHOOLS Animated by Urgent Appeal, Louisianaans in Coast City Plan to Raise Money to Assist Race Schools in Country Districts of Native State. J. E. WARD TELLS OF NEED. 56,642 Children of Rural Louisiana of School Age - Plants Want Assistance to Extend School Term - Early History of Educational Efforts. --- Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 18.—The Louisiana Club, having a membership of fifty native Louisianaans of color, now residents of Los Angeles, has made commitments to be given to the purpose of raising money to assist in the extending of the school term in the rural district of Louisiana, the school session beginning in January and closing four or five months later through lack of funds to continue longer. There are 64,412 children of the race in Louisiana, a state that is first in illiteracy in the Union. J. E. Ward, a wildeawake teacher in Thibadeaux, La., being aware of the existence of the Louisiana Club in the state, members for funds to assist the poor planters in his locality who are bending every effort to retain the instruction of their children until the end of June. Preparing for Concert. The preparation that the Louisiana Club is making for the various concerts about to be given has been wholehearted appeal. To Mr. Ward's earnest appeal, the officers of the Louisiana Club, who are sparing neither time nor energy to make possible the sending of students to the schools of their native state, are J. B. James, president; M. J. B. Saunders, vice president; M. G. E. Jones, treasurer; and the education of race youth in the rural localities of the South has been a matter of anxiety to philanthropists, both black and white, before and after the war. The Louisiana Convention, a slave woman of New Orleans, greatly desiring to see the illiterate and indigent free children of her hometown, will procure her freedom and to accumulate enough money to erect an educational institution. In 1835 she founded the "Institution des Orphelins Individuels," which was maintained for a number of years. Thomy Lafon, born free in the city of New Orleans in the early part of the last century, by dint of close economy and subsequent success as money lender and real estate agent became wealthy, and left to the various charities and educational institutions of New Orleans an estate valued at $413,000. Women Found Society The Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family, founded in New Orleans in 1842 by five free women of the congregation, worked for philanthropy whose mission was the education of the race in Louisiana. All of the founders of the Congregation of the Holy Family were wealthy, the majority of whom had inherited their riches, and the remainder earned every dollar they contributed to this noble cause. The original purpose of the order was "to teach the Roman Catholic catechism to young and old women in order that they might be prepared for the work grow and prepared. In 1438 a house for aged and infirm women was established. A few years later an addition was made for men. Next the St. John Berechman was opened and the school was lined for boys, a young academy, and five day schools in different parts of the city were conducted for both sexes. Branch houses were subsequently established in Opelousas, Baton Rouge, and in Rouge and in one of the islands of the West Indies. The mother house of this congregation, an extensive brick building, occupies the site of the old Orléans theater, famous before the war as the scene of the quadron balls. Many wealthy man in State. The Louisiana man takes considerable pride in the fact that his state has been a leader in antebellum days than perhaps any other whose achievements have been the subject of much comment by such historians as Charles Gayre, the duke of Saxe-Welmar and Grace King, tell as the theme of novelists like George C. Campbell, William H. Holcombe, etc. One of the above named historians writes on the subject as follows: "By 1830 some of these free gree decoure (colored men) had arrived at New Orleans by cotton and sugar plantations with numerous slaves. They educated their children as they themselves had been educated in France. Those who chose to remain in Europe attained, many of them, a position in scientific and literary circles. "In New Orleans they became musicians and merchants and money and real estate brokers. The humble businessmen who organized the trade of shoemakers, a trade for which even to this day they have a special vocation. They were barbers, tailors, carpenters, upholsterers, tailors, hunters, and supplied the city with game. As tailors they were almost exclusively patronized by the elite—so much so that the Leguaskers, the Lakers, the Giants, and individually several hundred thousands of dollars. This class was most respectable. They generally married women of their own status and lived in homes of wealth or longevity in homes of case and comfort." Composers Gain Distinction A number of Loulautians gained distinction as composers of music, among whom were Edmund Dede, John Dede, Sidney Lambert and Justin Hogan. Samuel Lucas and James Blan were the first composers of popular ballads, who wrote respectively "Grundfather" and "Carry Me Back to Old Virginia." Hon. F. W. Feagin; state superintendent of education for Alabama, in a short report on the survey of rural TWIN CITIES IN REVIEW By P. F. Hale Ghicken Thief Wrote Verse After cleaning out a chicken coop in Birmingham, Ala., the chicken thief in Lord, Lord, have mercy on my soul, how many have I state, last night and the night before, come back tonight and get 25 more; remember coming back to Greatest Wind Storm Probably the greatest destruction by a wind storm was that wrought in Galveston, Tex., September 8, 1900, when 9,000 lives were lost and property was destroyed. It has ever been a worse storm we have no record of it. Daily Thought A man without restraint is like a barrel without hoops, and tumbles to pieces—Henry Ward Beecher. schools in the South cited some significant comparisons that proved that the country schools under existing conditions do not appeal to either pupil or teacher. Emmanuel Feng described a diapasitated rural school building located in one of the counties of Alabama and contrasted it with a handsomely constructed jail in the same county coating several thousand dollars. "The school is a beautiful fountain; shower baths, clean floors, plenty of light, good ventilation and is otherwise attractive. Could a person from the district in which this school be blamed for preferring the fall?" Officials Conduct Survey The Alabama survey, conducted by regular officials of the state education department, who personally visited the schools of three typical counties, found that the truth, was bent upon providing a definite background of facts on which to carry on a campaign for improvement. "This Alabama survey," says Dr. Curtis H. Browne, "of education, "is consipuous because it is a carefully drawn picture of the traditional public indifference to the problem of -adequate support for education. "We still spend much more for the injuries -even harmful luxuries -than we do for education. Until a community spends at least as much for education as it does for one of the material no-merits sheilers -it is not doing its full duty." ST. THOMAS CHURCH. Great preparations are being made at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, corner of 1130 N. 10th St. in the midnight minky, which begins at 11:30 a.m. The musical program will be rendered, with the musical program will be rendered, with the musical program will be handled decorated for the occasion. This special service is always attended by the congregation, those who wish to attend it that they should be on time if they wish to get a SUNRISE FREE BAPTIST CHURCH. Sunrise Second Free Baptist Church at 11 a.m. meeting at a m. prayer service at 11 a.m. Sunday school at z. p. m. prayer service Every Tuesday night preaching, and every Friday night prayer service. We had every second Sunday is Commu- lance. THE INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH. Surely much could be more encouragement! Institutional Church than the present church. We are in the process of membership, both new members are added to the church and are entering vigourously. The Sowing Club, led by Ms. I. N. Duncan, has grown from a new membership gathered in. The Dearer Day Nursery, under the leadership of the Day Nursery, under the leadership of the forward with its work and making many changes. QUINN CHAPEL. ST. MARK'S CHURCH. Although a heavy snow fell last Sunday, John W. Bell, pastor of St. John's Episcopal Church, sent a congregation to a large congregation. At the church, he and his wife, Sara, and sons and united with the church, which is growing steadily, the report says. Sara and John were so excited for the great progress the church is making that the fold during the last quarter, and the first half of the year, will preach at 11 a.m. on Christ's Sunday, so seventy pictures of all the officers will be shown in February. The Sunday school will be held in the church, and his corps of teachers have arranged a large number of children, as has been the custom of the children, as has been the custom of Monday evening, when a boy in Monday evening, four consecutive nights, is doing nicely. MT. CARMEL C. M. E. CHURCH. HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hone Presbyterian Church, located at 100 West 10th Street, street 1, C. Lee Jefferson, D. D. pastor, has made marked progress since the church was added to the membership more than a year ago. The school has increased from thirty-five, to one hundred and seventy students upon subject, World Christian Church, on a large campus. World Christian Church is requested to be present. The Sacrament of the Lord's Sufferer is requested to be present. Christmas services are requested to be present. The Sabbath school will render the beautiful exercise by Lorene catched "Christmas tree will be set in the lecture hall." The Christmas tree will be set in the lecture Thursday, Christmas Eve night. Every Christmas service and entertainments. ST. MARY'S A. M. E. CHURCH Services, 10:45 a.m. 3 p. m., 7:45 p. m. Services, 10:45 a.m. 3 p. m., 7:45 p. m. Services, 10:45 a.m. 3 p. m., Mr. Robert dewors, 6:45 a.m. 3 p. m., Mr. Robert dewors, 6:45 a.m. 3 p. m., Mr. Robert Special music by the choir, 3 p. m. Special music by the choir, 3 p. m. W. D. Cook, F. E. and, Rev. T. Reve and, Rev. T. Reve John's A. M. E. Church will attend. A. G. John's A. M. E. Church will attend. A. G. Christmas tree exchanging. December Christmas tree exchanging. December ST. MATTHEW'S A. M. E. ZION. ST. MONICA'S CHURCH St. Monica's Church will celebrate high mass Christmas Church. Special music by the choir and sermons by the Rev. Marilyn Morris. Seats free. All are welcome. ST. LUKE M. E. CHURCH ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH. Now for the happy yule tide season. It seems that you haven't the way to get it. If you haven't it, you haven't the way to get it. Give abundantly to those less fortunate than yourself. This will awaken within you. You will be known not of. And then shall you say, "You are preparing for the Christmas." The Intermediate and Senior C. E. B. are preparing neat Christmas boxes to be sent to the Gk Format Internary, Monday, December 15th. Every member and friend bring their boxes to be able to help them the first time Monday. The Sunday school's Christmas exercises will be held at the church Christmas The choir will render their eldest two-lys- sies Sunday evening, Dec. 28. Everyone is treat. You had better come early, for this year will be held at the home of Mitsi Akatsu. GLESSNER H. DOUGLASS PASSES AWAY IN THE MORNING OF LIFE President of Akra Club Buried from Home Aniid Flowers and Host of Friends and Deaths Mourn His Untimely Death. Mr. Glessner Henry Douglas died suddenly Dec. 10, and was buried from his home, 3743 Rhodes avenue, Dec. 13. He was 22 years old in the morning of life and a member of one of the leading families of this city. He at- tended the Easter Sunday school and was an ardent admirer of the baseball team. He was held in such high esteem by his young men friends that he was known as the "Boy of Akra Club, an exclusive social organization. The Late Glessner Henry Douglas. Under the administration of Mr. Douglass the club attained a high place in social affairs in the "Windy City." He was loved, admired and rewarded for his service. His offerings were sent to his funeral by friends of both races, especially beautiful were those from the club. His parents are deceased and he leaves to mourn his loss Warren. Joseph and his brothers and sister. At the funeral services a quartete composed of R. R. Dent, Mr. Williams, European Crawford and Theopolis Bryant rendered a beautiful and beautiful solo. Among those who gave offral offerings were Mr. and Mrs. Theo, Cowan, Miss Love Cannady, and Mrs. Henry Rank, the family, Peterson-Melangton Treaux, Mesara, Long and many others. His remains were laid to rest in Llnc Cemetery. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. SPECIAL NOTICE. I wish to announce that the Wilson Parlors can be rented for social gatherings, dances, club meetings and entertainments. Beautiful appointments, electric light and modern convenience. Latex reasonable. Nicely decorated. Perfect for Mrs. Hera tretta Wilson. 3533 Wabash avenue, Tel. Douglas 6913. She Understood "I'm sorry to be so late, my dear. I asked friend to stop by and take pot luck with him." "Well, did you put the pot?" "Birmingham Age-Herald." A. Duty to Perform It's when the comb and brush are on good terms that they realize that the best of friends must part. evening. Dec. 22. All members are urged to be present. We will hold the event at the house to members and friends on New Year's Eve and at the same time will be acquainted and at the same time will be apprehended hour. Your presence will be highly apprehended hour. Deaths of the Week A Card of Thanks. Mrs. Mannie May Carter, Warren B. Douglass, Robert Douglass and Joseph Douglass wish to extend their thanks to the many friends for their sympathy and support in the sorrow in the bereavement of their brother, Glennery Henry Douglass. A Dard of Thanks. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our many friends and relatives for their beautiful floral offerings and kind sympathy shown in our late bereavement of our dear wife and sister, Mrs. Timmy Louise Wonac. A Card of Thanks. Kean Anderson lived a life that few of his age live. He was quiet, gentle and kind and always said yes toward the welfare of his home as his wife Vice-president C. Pointeader, Secretary R. E. Colo and the members of R. C. R. M. S. Club, Mrs. M. Merlidh, Mrs. Pointeader, Mrs. Dozier and other staff members of the Pulman team, Mrs. H. E. C. Singleton, Mrs. N. H. Bowman, Mrs. W. Washington, Mrs. Samuel J. Caldwell and sister, Mrs. McAndreels, and Mrs. H. E. C. Colo, general superintendent, District Superintendent C. C. Cox, for check and Ernest H. Williams for his efficient services at the funeral. His loving wife and grandmother. MRS. DORA ANDERSON, RICHARD K. ANDERSON Funeral of Raymond Radgers. Mobile, Ala., Dec. 18.—The funeral of Raymond Radgers, formerly of 218 the street, Chicago, took place at the Nathanian Funeral Home, Nathan, of Prichard, Ala., Sunday, December 5. Besides his mother and another daughter, he was a wife other daughter in Chicago. CLUB EDITORS Kindly send to the Chicago Defender the names and addresses of the president and secretary of your club with your next report. GUESS WHO DEPARTMENT The expert violin players of J. F. S. are the duke, who is ill at heart, because The duke is who is ill at heart, because D. H., W. B., H. H. and no bodies. The dude is who is isl at heart because his girl went back to Iowa? R. E. is the victim. The teasing brown of J. F. S. in who was the author of *The Adventures of I. I. is she*. Are the individuals who made the function on jig are the growth avenue? **I.** Is she the one who is he is going to privately witness? **I.** Is he going to privately witness? SOLDIERS, ATTENTION! This is not a call to arm, but one for assistance. Sergeant Frank Martin served 19 years in the army and four days after his discharge he lost his left arm. He was a member of the Army Infantry Company U. S. Infantry. He was wounded in the right leg at San Juan Hill. He has applied for a pension, but as yet has received none, and therefore asks assistance. He is now raising funds to enable him to pursue his career as an ex-soldier willing to assist him can do through Mr. Emmet Donnally, 703 Federal Building, Chicago, Ill. Here. Too. The philosopher of the Chinchinlai bathhouse told me enough, stop talking, "but also ever see anyone who thought he had mommy." We were told, "We mommy Commercial real estate." No Chance For Him Bank Teller—"This check is all right, but you must be introduced! Can you bring your husband?" Woman—"Who, Jack? Why, If Jack thought you wanted an introduction on the floor and you block off"—Cleveland Plain Designer. Essential Wisdom: This is indeed the central point of human wisdom—to act as though each deed must bear wondrous, everlasting fruit, and yet to realize the instigntance of a just action before the unite verse.—Materlink. His Position Prospective Father-in-Law—"You've got some crust to ask me for an advance payment of the dowry. I think you are a fortune-hunter." The Count "Oh, no, monster, I am only what you Americans call as 'Safety First' crank". Birth of Well-Known Society. The first society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in England in 1848 by Mr. Martin, M. P. Daily Thought. Times of general calamity and confusion have ever been productive of the greatest minds—Colton. XMAS CASH Easy money is hard to locate, but it is easy to borrow from us. If you are keeping house and want extra money to make the Holidays all they should be, just call on us. Privacy, easy terms and courtesy assured. BAKER & COMPANY 105 W. Monroe St. S. W. Cor. Clark St. Room 501 Fifth Floor Telephone Randolph 3208 HYDE PARK NEWS The Biblical dramatic play, "King Solomon," was given due 6, 1914, at the Hyde Park A. M. E, church. Mrs. Anna Shelby was the writer and president of the Biblical Dramatic Club. Mrs. Clifton Raymoor is treasurer. Two Things Went Together An eccentric clergyman was once very good to a very very very odd man. "Yes," the clergyman replied, "I set out to be a very good man, but I am very good without a very very good without a very very good." Put Worry Aside. He only is: ich who owns the day; and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with worry and anxiety—Emerson. Optimistic Thought We are contented because we are happy and not happy because we are contented. The Victim: A gentlemen's agreement usually means that the third gentleman is going to get stung.—Aitchison Globe. MERRY XMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR You who have an intelligent appreciation of Yuletide, know that this season brings, to old and young, happy thoughts of the hearth, loved ones, and home. You should make a firm resolve to be at your own fireside, in a home of your own, next season. $200.00 down will start you on a home. Why pay rent? We have a number of bargains in cottages, houses, 2 flat, 3 flat and 6 flat buildings. 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Investigate. Address F. H.WLSO Room 1929, 175 West Jackson B. New York Newspapers newspapers. Besides thirty-two printed in English, New York ten in Italian, seven German, Yiddish, three Greek, three Hunga two French, two Bohemian, two (2) Spanish, Servian, Syrian Chinese. An Optimist Wasted Lives He that spends his time in sports is like him whose garment is all made of: fringes and his meat nothing but meat, and useless and useless,—Jeremy Taylor. Perhaps He Had None A fellow has his face shaved, haircut, shoes polished, clothes pressed and ht brushed, then pays no attention to his appearance, his disimpired conscience—Oleo Bladé. Letter Perfect. Stages Manager--"Remember, Bangs, we are depending on your baby to cry loudly in the third act. Do you think he'll do his part?" Actor Father-"He ought to. He's been rehearsing every night for months." Optimistic Thought Optimistic Thought One's duty is to accept the challenge of the passing day. Another Try. Recruiting Officer—What's the good of coming here and saying you're only seventen years old! Go and walk around that yard and come back and see if you're not nineteen—Punch. Bank of Chicago SUPERVISION North State Street G.O., ILL. as 200 SURPLUS, $20,600.00 Commercial Banking Savings and Checking Accounts Foreign Exchange Safety Deposit Vaults Mortgages and Bonds 3% Interest on Savings Deposits Your Postman Sale OLISEUM...CHRISTMAS NIGHT...KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS BALL ISS MARY JENKIE BROWN Talladega, Alabama REV. EUGENE C. LAWRENCE Pastor Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church Chicago, Illinois After Dec. 22 "AT HOME" 6425 Eberhart Avenue "RECEPTION" Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church Tuesday Evening, Dec. 25, 8 to 10 P.M. First Speaker: "Orange blossoms, say you, the color of orange blossoms." First speaker: "The same, true, first speaker." This title goal, a plaque upon him, has been this year. It has been written ten thousand times, ten thousand times, which in cold figures amounts to 100,000,000, that all the world loves a lover, and as long as the world goes "round, it And so it is, now that the secret is out, the vell of concealment, and that "sweet silence" permitted to lovers rent away, that at strong or hides the heart of the soul, to possess the life of Chicago's religious and social life, neighbors, members and visitors of Lincoln Memorial Congregational church, are today, this very moment, the fine character whose name appears in the third division of the caption heading this story. For months and months, way down in the land of the magnolia and the pine, the fine bird is singing and the song of the turtle is heard in the land, their pastor had been a wooing and a cooing, and as fast as steam can hurry him to Chicago to bring a bride with him. During the near years that measure the coming and going of Dr. Lawrence in his midst, as neighbor, friend, adviser and spiritual head of Lincoln Memorial Chapel, he thought a thinker and modest gentleman; his Christian armer bearing no stain; to grain of dust; preaching God's word without apology or distortion; to teach his children wary and heavy laden, hurrying their dead, or giving in marriage, so quiet he went about his task, so conserved to the Master and the building of Lincoln Memorial church, that it became a place when he would "go a wooing courting"; and, in the end, surging and baggage to some being glance, some rare soul, a wilted heart, and the psychologic moment each out and take him captive, I not to have entered their calons. it was. The old, old story reopened. "the one only" "the lady," he has dreamed of has located: has come to him, or he went to her as became a true nt; saw, saw and was con- have an introductory reached chiicago of the Caraun of her personality, the grace and loveliness of her character and the ability to fight or a single qualifying condition. ```markdown ``` And so they were married! It was waking and romantically correct, the men were celebrated, just three days ago, in the chapel of their beloved alma mater, Taliaqde College, both having granted from that famous temple of Islam a degree in the master of the college church, officiating. Riding away from Taliaqde bright and early Thursday morning, bound all 'round by a wreath of orange blossoms, the whippoorwill's song of fire still lingering in their ears, the evening following the morning found them in Memphis, Teen, where they will remain until Monday, guests of Mr. Mansfield, the Orleans street, parents of Mrs. Anna Carlmore, 6425 Eberhart avenue, this city. Leaving Memphis this coming Monday it is expected they will reach their many friends and well wishers after Dec. 22 at 6425 Eberhart avenue. The "reception" will transpire in the mid auditorium of Linnec Memorial Hospital, Dec. 29, hours 8 to 10:30 p.m. The Bride The bright particular setting of this history; christened Mary Joniek Brown, is a native of Alabama, her father was a loving and devoted living parent. Albert J. Brown, has been for many years a prominent and honored resident of that city. She is a graduate of Tallahassee College, and she is a graduate of a course with dissection June, 1911, she the following term, taught in the grammar department of her alma mater. The Groom. Roy Eugene Lawrence is a native of Carroll, Miss. He graduated from the normal course of Tongaou University, Tongaou Iloo, Miss. May, 1904. He next took the English course in the theology at the University of Jamaica, June, 1908, and was given the degrees of bachelor of divinity and bachelor of science at the same school June, 1911. From Talladega College he entered the Chicago Theologic Summary the university in 1912 as the "bishop of sheespak" of bachelor of divinity the following spring. He accepted the patronage of Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church in August, 1911. He was ordained to the priesthood of borship of nine and a roll call of nineteen or twenty. The then quarers of the society was in proximity to a half dozen or so of the old leading churches of the city, that overshadowed the quality of the young and struggling church. Immediately after accepting to pastorate he busied himself seekers more, promising location, the church, and theological education of the Missionary Society white), having known of his biography, hard career and the fact that he was graduate of their own seminary, concluding his studies and a half the society worshiped 14th and 15th avenues in a vav store room. At the expiration t time, the membership of nine grown to 124, they were able to buy the room and commode, quarters. church and ground complete, at 65th street and Champlain avenue, quite in the heart of the Woodlawn resident district. A conservative estimate of how much the city's legal appraisers, puts it at $5,000, upon which, the repairs now going on finished, a new ateam plant being one of the features, the church's indebendedness will not exceed $150 and may be as low as $100. The importance is most engaging, having about him that something that distinguishes the real man of letters from the mere superficialist. It would not be far out of the way to say he is, of Chicago's divines, easily the most erudite thinker and reasoner. And now finis! The tale is told, the story related. Life's real journey, in its fuller, completer sense at fast begun, theneerforward the twain taunted to ALONE! Let us reckon THAT word a miracle, and blue pencil it. For, look you, friends, may not our wishes for much joy, a sweet tranquility of spirit, stretching through their lives, bear them company, follow after, and remember today, tomorrow, and TOMORROW? W. ALLISON SWEENEY. THE KING'S DAUGHTERS. The Workers for the King Circle of King's Daughters Preparing to Cheer Inmates of Old Folks' Home on Christmas. The Workers for the King Circle of King's Daughters will receive donations for the Old Folks' Home on December 21 to 23 at the residence of Mrs. Julia Thompson, 3721 Calumet Avenue. Each year this circle, of which Mrs. Mary E. Wickliffe is leader and Mrs. Saddle Wood is secretary, sends a basket of good things to the children. The asked are asked to contribute, and to ask the merchants with whom they deal to give something to help. MR. GOSSETTE TO BE ORGANIST AT ST. THOMAS. Mr. Walter E. Gossette is one of the most widely known organisers of our race, having been employed by the Interstate Lycambe Bureau of Rochester, X. Y., and also by the Midland Lycambe Bureau of Des Moines, Ia. During the seven years he was with these burreans he has had the opportunity of playing in nearly all the cities of this country. Walter E. Gossette. We are pleased to note the fact that St. Thomas church has been fortunate in securing Mr. Gossette for their organist and the music lovers of the church, becoming this talented young organist. WITH THE WOLVERINES WITH THE WOLVERINES Events of a Week in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Benton Harbor and Kalamazoo—The Latest News by Our Special Corres- pondents. Benton Harbor, Mich. Bonton Harbor, Mich., Dec. 18. There were excellent services all day Sunday at the Second Baptist Church, Rev. B. J. Sampson, the pastor, recived a good attendance at every service because the concerts was a great success. The Christmas will take place Christmas Eve. The Missionary Circle will meet at Mr. Taylor's week. • • • Mrs. A. E. Ill is ill; also the Baby family on East Broadway. • • Mrs. La. E. Ill is ill; also the Baby family on Chicago. • • Sunday was ruled at the A. M. E. Church; $460.23 was the sum realized. RACE DISCRIMINATION AT HIPPO-DROME HOUSE Laws of the State Violated by Manager of Quincy Street Theater—Three Young Women Refused Seats on First Floor—Case Goes to Court. NO MISTAKE IN TICKETS. Hon. Edward H. Morris Has Case—M. Helen Jackson Thorne, Throne, Rebecca Thayer and Miss Ethelene Are Compilations in the Case. In Chicago, at the Great Northern Hipodrone, Quincy street, between State and Dearborn streets, the manager is discriminating. He is making Afro-Americans go to the next floor, Mrs. Teresa Bocca Thayer and Miss Ethel Spence went to the theater on November 24. Mrs. Thorne bought the tickets at 20 cents per ticket. The three dancers further than the door, Mrs. Teresa Bocca Thayer and Miss Ethel Spence left the theater, and in so doing heard the white ticket seller say: "If I knew they were niggers I would not have them." That is evidence for a suit. These young women have the tickets. The case was reported to the Hon. Edward H. Morris, one of the most trained legal men in the state. The house will be discriminated or segregated in Illinois that there must be no discrimination in public places. Afro-Americans who stand for such insult are less than men. Whenever you are discriminated or segregated in public you case to a good lawyer. This is not the first time that this manager has discriminated against the race. Mrs. Homer Johnson, 3744 Rhodes avenue, went there some weeks ago and reports similar circumstances. The Defender urges that you this unlawful act in the bud. Don't say it too much trouble. Defend yourself you defend the law. You should not use the cases or cases of discrimination on account of color and prescribe the violations if the cases are properly prosecuted. There will be these violations until the severed punishment is met out in a court of law. TRINITY CHURCH GIVES BRILLIANT CONCERT (By Wm. Henderson.) Springfield, Ohio. Dec. 18. 18. The piano committee of Trinity A. M. E. church gave a musicie in their hall over Dr. Burton's office. Friday evening the program: Opening by singing, invocation by the pastor. Selection by Jackson's quartet. Instrumental solo, Miss Helen Carpenter. Reading, Miss Melissa Koehler. Instrumental solo, Petford, Instrumental solo, Mr. Pfeiford. Duet, Mr. and Mrs. Dallison. Reading, Mrs. Edith Gregory. Solo, Miss Chloe Oglesby. Instrumental solo, Miss Emma Tubala. Reading, Mrs. Grace McMurtry. Solo, Mrs. Thes. Walker. Miss Pearl Speaks, instrumental solo, Mrs. Rev. Ilammons. reading. Mrs. Lleigh and Mrs. Lockett, solo, Mrs. Leigh and Mrs. Lockett, and pastureman Mrs. Fleming. Mrs. Ferd. Gaskin is slowly improving, also Miss Helen Beard, from a sick spell. Mr. Dave Moore is able to be at work again after being sick for a few days. Mrs. Elia Moore's (nee Bailley) remains arrived from Chicago Sunday foronen, 13th, and will be buried from North street church Monday at 2 o'clock. John Greene died at the city hospital Saturday evening. Mrs. Roberson, mother of Harry Purnell, died Friday. We are pleased to note that the big fire at Robins and Myers' shops will not throw our colored brothers out of work. We are glad to know that we have a workman in the electric department. John Mack and about eight others, and in the foundation department about 20 colored men. Geo. Taylor was buried from the Second Baptist church Wednesday, the 9th of December. John Gates, who got burned to death, was buried from North street church Dec. 2nd. Miss Batricece Hadley married a young man by the name of Alexander and will go to Florida to make her home. Hays Hair Pomade is not a vasalline, but a true pomade, straightens and softens the hair. READERS, ATTENTION! REMEMBER YOUR FRIEND! A Subscription for the Chicago Defender for one Year Will Make a Splendid Xmas Gift. Now that the holiday season is on, and the question is puzzling your mind as what to give for a Christmas gift, the answer is this: A year's subscription for the CHICAGO DEFENDER. Your friend would appreciate this reprint of the book, a purpose of a newspaper. The DEFENDER is so new now that one is lost to be without. Anyone out of the city wishing to send the DEFENDER to any one somewhere else, may forward money order to this office and the DEFENDER, so eachanger on the Christmas tree. Give the DEFENDER for an Xmas present. NEWS AND EVENTS IN THE FRATERNAL WORLD At a regular meeting of Princess Hagar Chapter No. 7, O. E. S., the following officers were duly elected to the new Nawawi Hawk, W. M.; Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, Associate M.; Thomas F. Dyson, W. P.; Mrs. Emma Drake-Conductress, Mrs. Maud Newsworth, Mrs. L. Stewart, Secretary; Mrs. Cordula Yarbrough, Treasurer; Mrs. Elizabeth Giles, Warder. Last week Wednesday evening West Side elected the following named officers for the ensuing year: F. B. Randolph, worshipful master; Andrew De Pratt, senior warder; F. S. Hooker, junior warder; F. S. Hooker, junior warder; M. S. Kennedy, treasurer. Mrs. George Harding, 364 Street state, was served Queen City, No. 10, as worthy princess for one year, was served Queen City, No. 10, as worthy princess for one year, was also elected most excellent keeper of finance of Beautiful Gate Royal House. Mrs. Sadie Gleaves was elected secretary, and Miss Nellie Hudson treasurer, the temple is in an excellent condition. Household Elects Officers The following persons were elected to office in Household of Rho, No. 1078, at its last meeting: Mrs. Clara B. Sanklin, most noble governor; Mr. B. Sanklin, mayor of the Street, worthy counselor. The Household is in a prosperous condition. Miss Henrietta Overstreet, who has been married for two years, deserves much credit for the work that she has done. She would not accept the office for another term. The members regretted it very much, and be remembered at the next meeting. Success of Worthy Princess. Mrs. Eliza Jackson, 758 East 41st Street, the most worthy princess of Milwaukee, has lent scribe of the State Grand Royal House, senior marshal of the State Grand Temple, and past queen of Beautiful Gato Royal, has made herself S. M. T.'s in the city of Chicago. She has made a greater record than any queen that Royal House has had. She has increased the membership so that she can be a member of the them. She is faithful, kind and firm. She knows no discouragement, and always works hard for the order. Therefore, there is nothing in the or- ganization for her. Follow her example. LAWYERS ORGANIZE COOK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION HERE A number of members of the local bar met at the Y. M. C. A. last night and organized the Cook County Bar Association. Those interested in forming the organization were Messrs. George W. Wills, Richard E. Westbrook and James G. Cottet. The asso-ciation hopes to build a leadership among the lawyers and work for the general interest of those practicing at the bar. MISS IRENE OVERTON MARRIES MEMPHIS BOY Alms to Surprise Coronation Club But Fails—Members arrive in Time for Ceremony. Miss Irène Owenton when she was being married to Mr. Floyd Allen thought she was surprising the Coronation Club, but due to her New York connections, the man wife at the home of the bride, 461 Dearborn street, Tuesday evening, the club members marched in and there were many people from Memphis, Teen, and the bride a popular girl on the south side. Ms. Frances Pergusa was bridesmaid and Mr. James Marlow best man. The bride was married to the bride, who was served and the "newly wed" received many handsome presents. WITH THE BOYS AT SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO. Mr. Harry Beison is nursing a bad hand, having mashed two fingers on his right hand by having it caught in the trap door of the paper chute. He is improving pleurisy. Perseis has been added to Department 196 and has taken the place of Mr. Skiner in the printing building. Mr. Skiner has been transferred to Department 25. Mr. Samuel Sanders, who has been ill for a few days, is now able to do on duty. Mr. M. C. Dotson and her sister were visitors at the plant this week to do their Christmas shopping. Quite a number of the boys attended the funeral of the late Rev. Samuel Sanders, who was a priest in Epiphany Church. Rev. Matthews was well thought of among the boys. REV. SAMUEL MATTHEWS, WEST SIDE MINISTER, PASSES AWAY Rev. Samuel Matthews, pastor of Friendship Baptist church on the west side, died suddenly and was 'buried this week from the church, of which he was pastor. The Rev E. J. Fisher delivered the funeral oration, and a number of other ministers spoke oligently of the life and character of the deceased. It was one of the large funerals ever held on the west side. Borg July 1, 1859 Died Dec. 6, 1914 Funeral service for Kean Anderson, died December 6, 2006, were held at St. Mark's Church, Dec. 13. Rev. John Robinson, the pastor, and Rev. A. J. Cory officiated. Monday the remains were taken to Harwell, HI, where another service was held at the A. M. E. church, and interment took place at Mount Glen. The deceased was born in Louis ville, KY, July 1, 1859. He was man Kean, Anderson, Well Known Railroad Man Who Was Buried Sunday rised to Miss Dora Stunfield August 17, 1943, and moved to Harvell, June 17, 1916, and purchased a honour in the Army. He was survived by a loving wife, son, mother, brother and a host of friends. None mourn his death more than the memorial service held at the Club from Canada to the const. The club's devotion to him during his illness and who afterwards had charge of his funeral is themselves to his widow and family. DEATH OF LITTLE JULIA MAE HAWKINS. Julia Mae Hawkins, aged 19, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hawkins, Jr. 3450 Dearborn street, died Wednesday, Dec. 9. The little girl had been ill for a short time and attended physicians recommended an operation and she never recovered from the anesthetic. Funeral services were held at the home of her parents, Saturday, Dec. 12. Rev. Moses H. Jackson and Rev. Callsa were the officiating presiding officers and no brighter pupil of her age than Little Julia Mae Hawkins. She had reached the sixth grade and was a seventh grade pupil in music. Her many little friends and the friends of her were baptized their sympathy in numerous interment was in Oakwood Cemetery. PRIZE WINNERS CONTEST AT BETHEL SUNDAY A Number of Notable Artists to Appear On Program Beginning at 2:30 P.M. M—Two Diamonds Given to Prize Winners. Final preparations have already been made and everything is in perfect order for the great fifth annual essay contest, known as the prize winners' contest, to be held at Bethel A. M. School, street Sunday afternoon, Dec. 20th, at 2:30 o'clock, under the auspices of the Bethel Literary Club. The prizes, two beautiful diamonds, elegantly set on a lady's and a gentleman's ring, on the side of the house, Louie Usselman, 3150 South State street, have been turned over to the managers, and were on exhibition all day last Sunday at Bethel Church. The essays have been returned to the con- servatory, and have been marked on everything but delivery, markings on which will be made at the time when essays are read. The Burleigh Girls' Chorus, under direction of Mme. Eudora Fisher-Lockett, will render an arrangement of "The Rosary" by Levin, and "Annie the Witch" by Dr. A. Snythe, pastor of Bethel church, will sing, "Know That My Redeemer Lives," from Handel's Messiah; Miss Elizabeth Mineh, will give an artistic rendition of "The Witch," from Opal D. Cooper, the renowned tenor, will sing "Tarantella Sincerata" by Cresponze. These selections together with the essays by the well-known author, will give an afternoon worthy of the highest enthusiasm and admiration. There will be five contestants, as follows: Miss Lena T. Curtille, Mrs. McNeep McGaines, and Messrs. John and Frank W. Henry and Cary B. Lewis. Because of the illness of her mother and herself, Miss Katherine (Williams) will not be able to appear, and everybody come early because the program will begin promptly at 2:30 cclock. Pre-eminent instructors, offering the latest movements in the Flirtation Schottische, Broadway Globe, Loge Cabin Schottische, Watts Meyniine Cabin Schottische, and several clubs have made the Three J's School for Dancing at Dreamland the most popular school of its kind in Chicago. Every Tuesday night the hall is filled with Tuesdays there, where the art artist who appreciate the perfect decor maintained and the association with the elite of the city. DEFENDER ON SALE AT NORWESTHERT DEPOT Readers of the Chicago Defender traveling over the Chicago & Northwestern lines will always find it on a sale at the news stand on the second floor of the depot. If you forget to buy the number it is on at the "L" stations. A Little Tale from Life—The Storekeeper Went to Sleep and the Customer is in a Terrible Fix. When I entered the store at 6 p.m. on my way home the proprietor was sound aleep. "I stopped by to get the lamp which you promised to have ready for me," I began very loudly. I rallied, rising from his seat behind a desk covered with a three months' layer of dust and a hedge-podge of circulars and papers. "I—am sorry, but I couldn't find a burner to fit the size of lamp you wanted." "I said, somewhat discouraged, "that leaves me in a nice fix for tonight—no light, the stores upown all closed, and Jones across the street only carries burners and chimneys." Opening his cash drawer he picked up a nickel and handing it to a little boy, who was sitting in a chair. "Run over to Jones's and ask him to let me have a No. 2 burner. Hurry up now!" "I am glad to see that you recognize the importance of not disappointing customers," I ventured, as hope returned. "U-num," he grunted. A 'few minutes later the phone rang and I listened to this: "Hello. Yes. What? (very loud). 'Hello. Welcome. Then to me he said: 'Jones wants 10 cents for his burrow. Are you willing to pay a nickel extra for the outfit?' "No, six." I replied. "You promised to take the complete outfit for 50 cents and you promised to let me it tonight, and it's up to you to do it!" Then over the phone he said: "Never mind. Don't get it." and hung up the receiver with a bang. "Never mind. Don't get it. 10 cents for a burner wok I can get for 3 cents. Stop in tomorrow and I'll have it for you." As I passed out of the door I said: "Never mind. Don't bother about getting one for tomorrow. Good night." Some time later this man was heard to say: "It's a funny thing Why Colored folks don't patternize their own clothes? Moral: Satisfied customers constitute the bone and sinew of every successful business." (Squel: It developed later that (even if this man had paid 10 cents for the bone and sold the outfit for 50 cents he would still have made a profit of 4 cents.) BRIEF NEW YORK NEWS BRIEF NEW YORK NEWS Weekly Letter of Current Events at Eastern Metropolis—Personal Mention of People in the Various Activities. N. H. Jefferson. New York, Dec. 18—Dr. Felix Adler, leader of the Ethical Culture Society, delivered a very stirring and eloquent address on "The War and Its Effect Upon Uplift Movements" before Conditions Among Colored People at Bedford M. E. church, Friday, Dec. 4. He declared strongly that all should have a liberal voice in the government. Bert Abbott, a popular club member, founded the cricketer of the Spartan Field club, while on his way home from work last Wednesday in the elevated railway crash at 8th avenue and 116th street, the highest and most dangerous point of the system. P. Hayes, pastor of Olivet Baptist church, 53rd street, left for Augusta, G. to assist Rev. C. T. Walker in building his new church, which is said will be one of the largest churches in the country owned by the church. Mrs. Clara Robertstein, a liberal missionary and church worker about the city, has gone to California to recover her health. She will spend a year in the land of flowers and fruits. She was the first one to contribute to the mission of a South African mission church. Newton Lloyd Gilbert Dead, son of W. M. Wiberg, son of Rev. M. W. Giberg, pastor of Olivet Baptist church, died at Hamilton, N. Y., last week. He was a senior at College University and earned his Philta Kappa key in three and a half years. He was a member of the club and a popular young athlete and a popular young man. His remains were taken to Alabama. Dr. James A. Banks, a well-known dentist of New York, has opened recently a branch office in Corona, J. A., L. Miller for the benefit of the Afro-American people who at present find it impossible to receive the smallest attention or treatment from white dentists. Serious Charge 'Against Physician. Dr. D. J. Hong, a prominent physician of 123th was arrested and taken from his office in selling Ethel Reed, a white girl, a lox of pills said to be used for criminal practice. The girl gave the doctor a mark $5 for the purchase and when he was found on him. It is said that his office was searched and a black jack found there. Prof. W. S. Scarborough, president of Wilberforce University, Wilberforce University in the city for a few days this week. W. Frederick Trolman, a successful Wall street investment banker, recently purchased what is said to be the finest apartment house owned by any man of color in the country. It is located in the heart of the cratic section of Bedford avenue, it being the most fashionable thoroughfare of Brooklyn. Bootlack is Artist. Andrew Carnegie, the baird of Skibo casket and plinthist of many libraries, has given a pipe organ to a Baptist church in Braddock, Pa. Wm. B. Luckett, a boothtack of Harburg, Pa., recently entered the Fine Arts and has three pieces on display in the John Wannamaker art exhibition for students of December. All communications for this paper must be addressed to The Chicago Defender and not to an individual, or they will not receive prompt attention. Coronado Building, Wabash Avenue and 44th Street. This magnificent stone building at the N. W. corner of Walakah Av, and 40th St. is for rent. It contains 24 8- and 16-room apartments with all modern furnishings. The building is located at the west end of the building, basement, 44th St. entrance. Open evenings. MRS. H. L. PRISE, Agent. Phone: Kenwood 1127 This Is the Time the Good Fellow and the Good Woman and Club Worker Should Come Forward to Show Their Interest in the Poor and Unfortunate Little Folks. 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CORRESPONDENTS AND AGENTS TAKE NOTICE! Hereafter all matter for publication in the current issue of The Chicago Defender must reach the office not later than Wednesday of each week. Remember we go to press on Thursday, and no matter will be inserted if not received by Wednesday night. This change is made in order to insure the prompt delivery of the paper throughout the world on Saturday. Correspondents must mail matter not later than Tuesday evening. --- Personal Mention, Social and Other News In Short Paragraphs JESSE BINGA, BANKER SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS BURGLAR AND FIRE PROOF Mr. Samuel B. Hill, exmember of the Cincinnati Legislature, and his wife, have purchased a flat building at 59th and Wabash avenue. Mr. and Mrs. J. E Guy, Philadelphia, Pa., are the guests of Mrs. Helen Riley, 5835 Laketty avenue. Last week he had as a guest, her brother, G. W. Sommerville, of Salt Lake City, Utah. A party of friends of one of Chicago's oldest settlers, London Smith, assembled at the residence of Jos. W. Haddox, 4559 S. Wabash avenue, Thursday, Dec. 10, in honor of Capt. Smith's 51st birthday. Mr. William Persons, 3299 Rhodes avenue, has returned to the city after an absence of five days spent in Champaign, Ill., where he was summoned to attend the bedside of his stepmother, Mrs. Cynthia Poirez, who is seriously ill. The Misses Edna Curd and Lillian Perry of Evanston returned home last Wednesday highly elated over their visit made Thanksgiving week at Dayton, O. Many social functions were given in their honor. Mrs. Blanche Turner of Logansport, Ind. spent a few days in the city attending to business matters and visiting friends; while here she was the guest of Mrs. Harry Russell, Jr., 3337 Wabash avenue. Last Thursday evening Mrs. J. Barbour, 3644 State street, entertained in honor of Mrs. B. Turner of Logansport, Ind. Mrs. J. E. Pankney and her son have arrived in Chicago from Oakland, Cal., Mrs. Pankney's mother is ill at her residence, 30th and Federal streets and her stay will depend upon her condition. Mrs. Ettn Floyd, 5244 Decarbon street, entertained with a dinner last Saturday evening. Those present were Mrs. Soo Fugget Vaughn, Mrs. Lena Hubbard and Mrs. Dora Peteford, Cleveland, Ohio; Messrs. Ned Chestnut, Cary B. Lewis, Walter Anderson and Dr. Harry Zarnus. Mrs. Soo Fugget Vaughn, of Chattanooga, Tenn., who has been the guest of Mrs. Etta Floyd, 5244 Decarbon street, will remain in Chicago until Dec. 29. Mr. Oscar De Prist was entertained by the doctors last week at 3741 Wahaga avenue. Dr. S. C. Dickerson presided; the speakers were Adelbert H. Roberts, Hon. George W. Ellis, Senator Samuel Ettelson, Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams and others. Mr. H. Dudley went to Detroit last week to visit her husband and will accompany him to Chicago Sunday. Miss Manie B. Lloyd, a popular school teacher and former bank cashier from Louisiana, will remain in the city for an indefinite period. While here she is guest of Mrs. Conrad Brooks, 3833 Wabash avenue. INFORMATION, WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS, $1.50; WEDDING WRITE-UPS, $5.00 AND UP; CARD OF THANKS, $1.50 AND UP; IN MEMORIAL, $1.50; BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS, $1.50 AND UP; EVERYTHING PAID IN ADVANCE MATTER FOR PUBLICATION MUST NOT COME IN FOR ABOTT'S NAME, AS MANY TIMES HE DOES NOT READ HIS MAIL UNTIL AFTER THE PAPER HAS GONE TO PRESS. Miss Adelaine Hall, 3230 Wabash avenue, entertained the Rosary Club last week on the night of her birthday. Miss Pearl Mayo was given a linen shower, Saturday, Dec. 12, by Miss Marie Johnson, 521 Wabash avenue. The color scheme was pink and white; caplets were given as favors. Whist was played and Miss Maud Roberts won first prize and Miss Bessie Walton, booby. Will Mrs. Maggie Byrd kindly call at the office of the Chicago Defender. It is to your interest. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Branham will leave Dec. 23. for Washington, D. C. to spend the holidays, returning by the way of Buffalo, Detroit and Hamilton, Ont. M. T. Bailey, chairman of the Public Service Commission of the Progressive Negro League, has submitted STORES. --- a list of names of the said commission to Mayor Carter H. Harrison, which will co-operate with other civic bodies and committees in the future. Among this list were many well-known persons. The Hon. Walter M. Farmer will deliver an address at 8:00 o'clock Sunday evening, at the Grace Presbyterian church. It is expected at this time those who listen to Mr. Farmer will be well entertained upon past occasions. Mme. Alice H. Thomas, formerly of 3319 State street, has moved to her new residence, 3535 Prairie avenue. WITH THE WEST SIDERS Owing to the many holdups and robberies recently on the West Side, women without escorts should avoid walking the streets at night, and on leaving their homes, should see that the same is securely locked, there having been one robber and two holdups in the last few nights on Fulton street. * * Mrs. Thomas Miller, 155 Chestnut street, who returned to the city Dec. 2d, after a successful business trip in Michigan, entertained the North Side Woman's club at lunchtime and those present were Mrs. Dr. Anderson, Miss L. Beesley, of the South Side. * * Miss Eibel M. Farrell, 15-B Carpenter street, who has been ill for five weeks with typhoid fever, is improving. * * Mr. George Cambel, of Mindola, Ill., is visiting his sister-in-law, Mrs. S. Brown, 255 Campbell avenue. He comes to receive treatment for rheumatism. * * Mr. Wm. Farrell, 15 Carpenter street, who received a broken leg at his work a few days ago, is slowly治疗 a few days ago. The services that were held Sunday, Dec. 13th, over the remains of Lloyd Tucker, was received testimonial of the restraint and with which the community of the West Side of this great city held the young man. The funeral was held at the Original Providence Baptist church, and there was not a vacant seat in the cifffle. Lloyd Tucker was a member of this church and Sabbath school. MR. AND MRS. DUDLEY VISITING IN DETROIT (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Detroit, Mich., Dec. 18—Mrs. Alberta Ormes Dudley of Chicago, Ill., is spending the week with her husband, M. S. H. Dudley, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley are stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Hutches, 647½ Antoine street. They will be home for the holidays. Mr. Dudley and his mule, Patrick, are going big. They are at the Grand Theater, Chicago, Jlk, next week. Chicagoans have written Mr. Dudley to let his son, Sherman, sing several of his songs during the holidays. Mr. Dudley will be highly entertained by friends while in Chicago. JUDGE KAVA' AUGH GUEST JF VETERANS Noted Jurist and Soldier to Speak To night at Great Northern' Hotel. The Veterans' Corps of the 7th Infantry, I. N. G., will elect officers tonight, after which Judge Marcus A. Kavannugh will be the principal judge, and then knowledge an invitation to the informal dinner at the Great Northern Hotel. 8TH REGIMENT STAFF DINE AT WILSON PLAZA. The Eighth Regiment staff gave a banquet last week at the Wilson Plaza, at which Senator Ettleson, Rep. Josephson and Turner were special guests. SPECIAL DINNER CHRISTMAS DAY Mrs. E. Barnett, proprietor of the Pullman Cafe, 3119 State street, will serve a special Xmas dinner. The bill of fare is the best and most delicious ever served in the city. The menu will be: Martini cocktail, cream tomato soup, celery, pickles, oyster cocktail, baked white fish, roast young turkey, spiced apples, roast goose, with chestnut dressing, chicken and dumplings, baked chicken, mashed potatoes, prime rib of beef, sauté rabbit, green peas, salad, plum pudding and pumpkin pie. Pretty and polite waitresses. If your druggist cannot supply you with Hays Hair Romance will send by mail on receipt of $25_c in stamps. Crown Pharmacy, 3037 State Street. MORGAN PARK CITIZENS TO HEAR HOME TALENT (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Morgan Park, Ill., Dec. 18.—Rev. James Rogers, who went South for his health, writes that he is much improved and sends his regards to his many friends. Mrs. James Rogers returned home from a visit to her mother, Mrs. Noble, in the City. Mr. Lowery of Yale avenue is on the slick list the past week. The Golden Circle is going to give a Christmas dinner at 3224 La Salle street. Everyone is invited to come out to Arnett chapel Christmas eve, to the exercises, which promise to be the best ever given. Mr. Rogers, a student at Witberforce University, seems to forget that his friends would like to hear from him. Saturday, Dec. 19th, the Breman Methodist church of Blue Island is going to have its entertainment at the Pace hall, 1536 111th street. Mrs. Myrtle H. Winfrey of the American Conservatory of Music, assisted by Mrs. L. E. Smith, pianist and reader, with Mr. E. Harris, violinist, will give a song recital at the Pace hall, Jan. 7th. Miss Johnson of Virginia arrived to spend a few weeks with her brother, Mr. Jackson Johnson. Mr. Squire Shaw is somewhat indisposed this week. The stork visited the home of the Wayne of Devol and the other sons. Another are doing well. Rev. Waters of Arnely preached a fine sermon on Sunday. Quarterly meeting will be held Sunday, the 20th. Rev. Anderson will preach in the afternoon. All cards of thanks are $1.50. WALTER M. FARMER TO TALK ON DARKER RACES Mr. Walter M. Farmer, one of our successful lawyers, will deliver an address at Grace Presbyterian Church, 3409 Dearborn street, under the auspices of the Men's Club Sunday evening, December 20, at $ o'clock. Subject: The Darker Races in War and Peace. Please contact Dr. S. E. Dickerson, president; Dr. S. E. Dickerson, secretary. PROGRESSIVE YOUNG FUNERAL DIRECTOR JOHN H. HARRIS Mr. Ernest H. Willmann, Chicago's leading underwriter, who has won commissions for the annual funeral of Kean Anderson, at St. Mark's Church, died on Saturday, the first death in the ranks of the Colored Railroad Man's Club. The deceased was one of the organizers, and the club turned into a memorial. DE PRIEST WINS SUIT IN JUDGE FOELL'S COURT The suit of Mrs. Lucy Lindsey Jackson son against Oscar De Priest to cancele a trust deed note for $5,000, made by Mrs. Jackson in 1907, was dismissed in Judge Poell's court last Wednesday. Mrs. Jackson claimed the note had been paid in 1910 by her brother, the Robert Motts. Mr. De Priest claims to have heard the note. Mr. Albert George was attorney for De Priest. A number of race women attended the First Legislative Congress as delegates and first vice presidents in the Florentine room of the Congress Hotel. held Dec. 10, 11, 12. Among them were Madames Lou Ella Young, Theresa G. Macon, Elizabeth I. Davis, Bertha Doyle, Ida B. Warnett, Desmona Sublett, Fannie Barrier Williams, Benj. Sayre, Rachel Waldon, Jessie Johnson and Mamie Gordan. THE FACTS OF RECONSTRUCTION By Major John R. Lynch. The following brief extracts are taken from a few of the many letters received by Major Lynch about his great book: Bishop George W. Clinton: "I am prepared to say with all candor that your book contains the clearest, most unblased, comprehensive and satisfactory narrative of the Reconstruction period and its happenings I have ever read." Bishop C. S. Smith: "It certainly embodies a plain and unblased statement of the facts of Reconstruction." Rev. John F. Thomas, pastor Enzeker Baptist Church, Chicago: "It is the only truthful report of the stirring times of Reconstruction that I have ever read. The student desiring to learn what our fathers did in those days to keep the fires of liberty burning, the newly emancipated race should not read Major John R. Lynch's book, 'The Facts of Reconstruction.'" This book ought to be in every home. No better selection could be made for a Christmas, New Year, Christmas or holiday present. Price, $15.50 for small, $18.00 for large. John R. Lynch, 422 Forestville avenue. Telephone Oakland $802. ANNOUNCEMENT. Mr. Garfield Wilson has left the city indefinitely; and the business of the orchestra formerly known as Garfield Wilson's Orchestra, is now under the sole direction and management of Wm H. Browne, Jr. Mr. Brown ap- pared the musicians' favors and respectfully your efforts and res- tage. All contracts for engagements taken care of at 3310 Rhodes avenue. Phone Douglas 5729. 51219 TO CORRESPONDENTS. In writing for The. Defender, have matter to the office no later than needed to to ensure publication. Written carefully and thoroughly, use typewriter whenever possible. COLOR LINE AMONG BOOTLEGERS IN MACON CO. JAIL Inmates Tell How Race Is Segregated in Cells Overrun with Vermin, While Sheriff Allows Whites Clean Sheets and Other Luxuries. HIGHBROWS ENJOY LIFE. Friends Urged to Call at Meal Times and VI. w. the Palace Hotel Service on One Side and the Deplorable Conditions on the Other. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Springfield, IL, Dec. 18.—The Highway Bootleggers, or "Black vs. White," should be the title of the story of conditions in the Macon county jail as held in a letter from inmates in The Forum. It's a story of drawing the color line, and reads as follows: "There are about forty bootleggers" in Macon county jail. "There are three parts to the jail. The front is called the cast and west sides, and this is where the 'bums', criminals and Afro-Americans are kept. The south side, the new department, is all nice and clean, and has large, roomy cells—baths and toilets in each cell. The cells also have tables for cards, chairs and cots of all kinds, plenty of fresh air. The prisoners are if sequestration was fair from the office to all parts of the jail. You never hear a word from the sheriff. This is where the white 'bootleggers' stay. In this section the prisoners stay up all night if they want to. All others go to bed at 8 and 9 o'clock. Before the Before the "On one occasion there were two men of African descent indicted by the grand jury for 'bootlegging' and about fifteen white men. They were in the south side at that time. Every evening they went to the boys. They were nice and clean; and sheets, pillows and comforts sent over to them from their homes, and their cells were much cleaner than those of the whites. Coming of the "Four Hundred." "In about two weeks later two Afro-American and two white men were arrested on the same charge. They worked in the same saloon. The men were in the saloon, and the whites were put on the south. The Afro-American boys were put in among lice, bedbugs and tramps, while the south side was clean. A few days later in came a bunch of higher-class 'booleggera'. Then the 'knocking' started on these men by the white men. Next the south side was 'run' up the wall, and the whites began cells. Very soon the whites began to prepare a state and the boys got tipped of the state by some of their 'white friends' who had some brains, and the Afro-Americans let them know the people knew everything. Then the high-class 'booleggers' held a meeting in the sheriff's office and made out a bill for the people to come in one night and weed them out. "So the Afro-Americans and six of their white friends were put in cells among bedbugs, lee and tramps. The white men are in the south side, enjoying a homelike life, receiving their company and smoking cigars. All the Americans can do is sit and look at the white men walk up and down the corridor. Praise for Turnkeys. "Then we wonder why we vote the Republican ticket. We will help another Republican sheriff and see if he draws the color line. If so, we will sure know how to vote next time. We can say for the turnovers they treat all alike. They are the poor man's friend." More partiality, Judges Whitfield and Nickelson gave the high-essential "bootleggers" thirty days on two counts, and gave the Negroes sixty days. They were arrested on the same charge. The white men had been arrested before on the same charge, and the Negroes had never been arrested before. When his sixty days were up the white man was released, and the negro stayed in ninety-seven days him twice for ninety days. See any difference? "We would like to have our white and Colored friends come and visit us. Come near breakfast and super hours." "Yours truly," "Colored Prisoners of Macon County." SPORTING H. BINGA DISMENT IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF. That H. Binga Disment, nephew of Jesse Binga, the banker, is in a class by himself is evidence from the following item published in the Chicago Daily News December 14: "Disment Valuable Acquisition. "Probably the most valuable acquisition of the Maroon team this year is Disment, the big quarter-miler. Disment sprang into prominence last year when he won a 440-yard dash in one of the Grant park meets from a star field and later increased his reputation by walking with the Central A. A. U. championship at Dayton in record time. Disment is a big, powerful follow ideally suited to the training methods in vogue at Chicago. He has had lots of experience in the Metropolitan A. A. U. and easily should prove the best quarter miler to don a Maroon uniform since the days of Ira Davenport. Little fear is felt as to his eligibility, for in addition to his athletic abilities it is said he is a brilliant student." BEAUTY CULTURE SCHOOL Mme. J. Wallace, the well known hair specialist and beauty culturer, will open soon a school taking up a three months' course of instruction. Hair dressing, manicuring facial massage, chiropody and millinery will be taught. Applications taken at once. Write or call for terms, 328 E. 35th street. WILL YOU HELP? Will you help to make the poo wilds and orphaned children? If so, send a contribution to The Chicago Defender, 3159 State-street. Be a Good-Fellow and bring happiness to the needy. MRS. SUSIE ALLEN ROBED IN STATE STREET DEPT. STORE. Mrs. Susie Allen, who resides in the Wellington building, 35th and Wash avenue, was downtown shopping the first of the week and was robbed in broad daylight. A Defender reporter was in a downtown store and he heard a cry "Thief!!!" My money is gone! Catch him! Catch him!!! The house detective and the Defender reporter rushed to the excited lady and found it was Mrs. Susie Allen. Her large handbag was on her arm and it was opened by the thief, who relieved her of her small pocketbook with forty cents. Just on the opposite side of her bag was $140 which the thief did not get. It was discovered that the big woman safe, she signed, her pretty face lit up, and the manager told her to give her a soda treat, for she was indeed a lucky woman. She to'd the Defender reporter "that she certainly would help the Defender fund for the poor." CHRISTMAS ISSUE OF THE DEFENDER CHRISTMAS ISSUE OF THE DEFENDER Christmas day this year falls on Friday, and that week's issue of The Chicago Defender will go to press on Wednesday, December 22. All matter for this issue will be issued within reach this office not later than Tuesday evening, December 22. No attention will be paid to matter received after that time. The office will be closed all day Friday, December 25. The same conditions will prevail the following week for the New Year's holiday. EVANSTON, ILL. Evanston, Ith., Dec. 18.—The Emerson Street Department, Y. M. C. A., plans a vigorous membership campaign beginning Jan. 1st, and continuing during the first two weeks of the month. The gymnasium committee is down to A. E. Jones, chairman, Dr. A. D. Young, Dr. A. M. Young, M. R. Young, J. Reed, W. Wooddral, W. F. Garnett, J. M. Thurman, H. H. Walden, A. L. Griffin, D. T. Griffin, M. A. Floyd, W. S. Purcell, E. Ch. Scruggs, C. H. Howland, H. Cunning, Chas. Jackson, W. T. Mason, D. W. Richardson, P. A. Perry, P. W. Burger, A. S. Howland, N. Norris. The secretary, speak with the mittee, said: "We should grasp fresh courage and take a new hold upon things this month." He also stated that the Sunday afternoon committee was making great headway with the meetings. Games for this week: Wilgon Avenue, M. C. A., Wednesday evening; Wabash Avenue, Y. M. C. A., Friday evening. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. Rev. Morris, a young man, attending the Garret Biblical institute, preached a splendid sermon Sunday morning. Sunday the pastor will preach at 10:45 a.m. a special Ams service 5 o'clock, Xinma hour the pastor of the church will conduct a special service. On account of the extreme cold weather, the musculae that was to be given by the choir was postponed. The drama that was to be given on the 21st has been deferred. The Sunday school banquet will take place Monday night, Dec. 25th, and on Tuesday night the Church Aid society will give a state dinner, beginning at 6 p. m. The deaconess board will keep open house at the church for Year's Day, serving all who call, and providing a special service. New Year's Eve be held at the church a unique service; preaching every hour, beginning at 8 p. m. The pastor is arranging to hold at 9 p. m. an anniversary service, celebrating the birthday of every Christian who may attend the service. NEWS OF THE SICK List of Your Friends Under a Physi clinic's Care at Home or In the Hospitals. John A. Cromwell, clerk Armour Station P., O, is seriously ill with heart trouble. He is now residing at 3322 Forest avenue. Oscar Do. Priest is ill at his home, 3355 Vernon avenue. He is expected to be out in a few days. Mrs Julia Tribu, 340 W. 55th street, has sufficiently recovered from her recent illness to be up and around the house. Mrs Daly Dickerson, 3601 State street, continues ill at her apartments. Mrs Emma Vanoy, 2420 Wabash Avenue is still improving. She returns many thanks to her friends while at St. Luke's hospital for being so nice to her. Mr. Frank F. Tyler is much im- proved. Mrs Mary O. Gales is still confi- dent to the house at 3655 State street, where she has been for some time. Mr. Wesley Benson is somewhat improved. Miss Stella Cotton, who has been sick for two weeks in the St. Luke hospital, has returned to her home, 3318 Langley avenue, where she is much improved. Mr. William Brown of 5127 Dearborn street, who was taken sick a few days ago in California, is still indoors, but some what improved. A. B. Woods, who was injured about two weeks ago in an automobile accident, underwent another operation this week at Provident hospital. The surgeons removed the silver plates placed in her knee. ILL, STEEL COMPANY OFFICIALS GIVE AID TO CHICAGO'S NEEDY. The social service worker, of which Miss Delia Stubbs, registered nurse of Provident hospital, is the chairman, and whose efforts are bringing the best of results towards helping the little poor sick children, were the chairman of the company from the officials of the Illinois Steel Company through the solicitation of Mr. A. L. McBride, who is in charge of the culinary department. Those who contributed were as follows: E. J. Buffington, P. J. Hyman, E. B. Hartness, W. A. Carlisle, B. F. Mohn, P. W. Banks, M. T. Bentley, S. Banks, F. T. Bentley, R. Y. Young, Mr. Metcalf, Mr. Efflecks and Mr. Liewellyn. Mr. McBride's attitude towards the social service workers' efforts to make their Christmas tree for the poor child dren a success, is worthy of special mention. The condition is, well known as being a man of broad ideas and a big heart. Interesting Gossip from the Famous Manufacturing City of the Hoosier State. By Mr. Jesse Bridgeman. South Bend, Ind., Dec. 18.—We regret very much to learn of the death of Mr. James Powell of Niles, Mich., brother of Mrs. N. Henderson and Mr. Albert Powell of this city. His death occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 8, and he was bled on Sunday morning at the home officiated by Rev. Dr. C. E. Al of this city. The body was taken to Summerville, Mich., for burial. The bereaved are Mrs. Arilla Powell, his wife; Mrs. Mary Saunders, Mrs. Pharah Powell, Mrs. Louisa Flowers, Messrs. Albert, Grant, William Powell and Mrs. Sarah Van Camp, all his children; Messrs. John, Albert Powell, brothers, and Mrs. Nancy Henderson, a sister. A domestic science demonstration was given Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Emma Hines at the regular meeting of the O. D. T. club of women. The annual installation and banquet under the auspices of St. Peters Lodge, No. 31, F. and A. M., was given at the Masonic hall, Swyart building, N. Main street, Friday evening, Dec. 18. Music was furnished by Compton's orchestra, Mr. E. N. Stewart, chairman M. E. Burch, Mr. C. E. Dishman, secretary. The official board of the M. Olivet A. M. E. church held a business session at the parsonage, 428 S. Main street, on Monday evening. "Women's day" was celebrated on last Sunday, Dec. 12, by all the women's clubs of the city. A few of the events of the afternoon's program were, a vocal solo by Mrs. Irene Clay, a report from the state federation of women's clubs, which convened at the Provisional, Ind., discussion on topic, "The Proposal and Woman's Opportunity," by Mason McLindle, Ahna Manning and Eva Callaway, and a vocal solo was rendered by Mrs. Addie Lowe. The regular Sunday morning service was conducted last week by the Rev. J. K. Hart, on account of the absence of Rev. C. E. Allen, D.D., who was in Niles, Mich., to attend at the funeral services of Mr. James Powell. The annual Christmas exercises will be held at the Mil. Olivet A. M. E. church on Christmas eve by the Sunday solemn. Mrs. Ida M. Allen, accompanied with the piano by Mrs. Maude Clark, sang a beautiful solo at a reception given by the Women's Christian Temperance Union (white) at the home of Mrs. Augustine, 1851 Michigan avenue, on Friday evening, Dec. 11. Mrs. Leona Powell of 1223 E. Lorin street took suddenly ill with rheumatism and is unable to be about her home. Mr. and Mrs. James Weaver, who have been spending a short visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Weaver, Mr. and S. William, left this city for their home in Indianapolis, Ind. The ladies' home circle of the Mil. Olivet A. M. E. church met and was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. W. Clark at her home. Mrs. O. Day entertained a few friends at a party Tuesday evening in honor of some of the visiting friends in the city. A. W. Price and Mrs. J. J. Burford entertained Mrs. Criticand. Mrs. Cornelia Critendant and Mrs. dessie Thomas at dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs. Thomas on her birthday. Mrs. Amanda Coker, who has been a short time caring for her sick daughter-in-law, Mrs. Daisy Coker, left Tuesday for her home in Union, Mich. Mrs. Coker is much improved in health. The "Military Ball" to be given Christmas by the K. of P. lodge has been announced. Mrs. Mildred Hathcock Matthes of Dowagiac, Mich., who has been visiting in this city for a short time returned to her home on Monday. A song service will be held at the M. Zion Baptist church on Sunday evening, Dec. 20. Special music will be rendered by the choir as well as readings by Miss Laverla Siler and Miss Hattie Mac Dull, piano solo by Mrs. P. L. Mullens, and an address by Mrs. E. Miller. Everybody is invited to attend. Mrs. Harold Coker, who has been ill for a short time, is convalescing. The opening services in the newly constructed A. M. E. Zion church on campus and Campau St, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 20th. The Bishop Blackwell expected to be present. Mrs. and Mrs. Albert Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Flowers, Messiah Jack, and Pinnah Powell were all guests. Mrs. Wm. Henderson for a few days last week-while on their way home from attending the funeral of their father in Niles, Mich. A grand reception was given at the home of Mrs. Rose Bell Wednesday evening by the "Happy Go Lucky Club" in honor of Mrs. Mariam Stone-street of Detroit, Mich., now spending an indefinite visit with her nunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Rev. C. E. Allen, D. D. many friends attended the af-ter the hearty welcome to Miss Stone-street. The evening was well spent in jokes, elaborate and music and after which an elaborate luncheon was served. Miss Lucy C. Wright will visit her mother Xmas Day. BORROW XMAS MONEY FROM BAKER & CO. Well Established Firm Comes to Rescue of Those in Need of Christmas Change. During the Christmas holidays money is hard to locate, but the best and most reliable friend is Baker & Company, 105 West Monroe street, 501 Port Bearborm building. Then do a private business on easy terms and courtesy is assured. If in need of money, call on them—telephone Randolph 3208. FRATERNAL OFFICERS WRITE THE DERENDER. 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Mail matter in time to reach office not later than Wednesday. *If I do so, I will be subject to a fine of up to $1000 per day action.* I also must be responsible for keeping my phone charged and for keeping my cell phone charged. Contact me if I want you every day. 公 PHONES: KENWARD 655 AUTHOR 865 NOTARY VICUAG Cable Company America Dry 808 Automatic 72-74. Suffet Chicago, Ill. AACA WHERE TO GO. Chril mas Day matinee dance, Dream and Hall, 2 until 6:30 p. m. Benefit Phyllis Wheatley Mortgage Fund. S. H. DUDLEY COMING MONDAY NIGHT AT GRAND. Mr. S. H. Dudley, the famous come dian, will be the Grand Monday night and remain for the week. Mr. Dudley will be accompanied by Patrick his mule. Mr. S. H. Dudley. Mr. Dudley, who headed the Smart Set for years, is regarded as one of the race's greatest comedians. If you want to laugh, if you want to be humorously entertained, see Dudley and his mule, Patrick. BRILLIANT PROGRAM AT GERTRUDE JACKSON TESTIMONIAL WEDNESDAY Medames Patti Bellow, Marie Burton-Hyram and Willie Sloan Sloan Stars of the Evening. The testimonial benefit given Miss Gertrude Jackson or Wednesday evening at Institutional Church was brilliant musical success. The program included the leading musical stars of the city. Although the weather was a few degrees above zero, a good-sized audience greeted the stars. The stellar attractions of the evening were Madam Anita Patti Bellow, Mrs. Wiley Tollman and Mrs. Marie Burton-Hyram. we been highly trained, demon- ted a wonderful control of their which never sounded sweeter, following brilliant and well-ar- g program was given, with Mr. Wi- onas Taylor, manager: Bridal (S Rose Maiden), (Cowen), the Chairman (J Adams), P. Bryant; The Chairm- Clark), Mys. Mytlew Winfry; Lould Jinger (Romeo and Ju- Gounod), Mrs. Jessie Smith; Gentle Sleep Fall O'Thee (Fli- Mesdames Anderson, Tovson, rs. Gossette, Taylor; There's a that I Enshrine (RossiR., Mrs. E Jesse Gorinches), Miss Madie Belch Prize Song (Wu, ser-wilhelmi), Mr. Harrison Emil, Vilanele (Del Aqua), Mrs. Mary Oddrick; Spring Voices (Strauss), Mrs. M. B. Anderson; Bercuse (Jocelyn), (Godard), Mr. George C. Poage; The River and the Sea 'Johnson), Mrs. Gertrude Townson; Aria from 'La Traviata' (Verdi), Mrs. Anita Patti Brown; Baller, One; Mr. T. Theodore Taylor; One; Mr. W. Theodore Butterfly (Pueccini), Mrs. W. Theodore Wake Up Phillips), Mrs. Hugh Bchann, Chanson Provenale (Del Acqu), Mrs. Marie Burhy-唐yr; March of the Men of Harlech (Brewer), the Umbrian Glee Club. Bert Williams at the Illinois. Bert Williams, the world's foremost comedian, is with the Ziegfeld's Folies and will remain at the Illinois Bert Williams, the World's Peerless Comedian. Theater until Jan. 9, where he has been pleasing the patrons nightly with the funny songs he sings, the funny things he says and the funny things he does. St. Claire White at New Monogram Theater. Miss St. Claire White, the noted violinist who won one silver medal, two gold medals and a diamond medal as an expert violinist, has been engaged to play as the star soloist in the New Monogram orchestra. Miss White has a splendidly arranged program each night. In the orchestra is Leen Engerman, the composer, merger, and Clarence Jones, leader. To a Defender reporter, Miss White said: "I will play just as hard here as I would at concert and such selections as 'Ave Marin,' 'Cradle Song,' 'Traumer,' 'Serenade,' 'Meditation,' 'Spring Song' and such classes and occasionally a popular number. Monday night he is coming out said. "I have heard all the great violinists and she's the best." Hazel Gilmore Gatewood Clerk at Monogram. Mrs. Hazel Gilmore Gatewood is the clerk at the Now Monogram "Theater, Mr. M. Gilmore" at the "movie window." For a long time she was at the old Monogram 31st and State streets. On the S. H. Dudley Circuit. WEEK OF DEC 14, 1914—Washington, D. C.—S. H. Dudley Theater, Low W. Henry, Mgr. Martin & Motley Stock Co.; Howard Theater, Andrew J. Thomas, Mgr. Craenor & Christian, Grundy & Lazzo, Navarro & Dorsey, Mgr. Collins & Barrett, Mgr. Collins & Barrett; Cambridge, Md.—Green's Opera House, Zel Bledseaux, Mgr. Hendricks & Lee; Baltimore, Md.—Lincoln Theater, M. Flake Mgr. Miller Family; Richmond, Va.—Hippodrome Theater, W. J. Coulter, Mgr. Demos Jones Trio, Howard & Mason; Hoonoke, Va.—Boston Theater, C. L. Andrews, Mgr. Billy Terry, Mgr. John B. Cunningham, umbia Theater, W. A. Donloy, Mgr. Whitman Sisters' Comedy Co.; Daville, Va.—Dixie Theater, J. W. Wilson, Mgr. White & Jordan; Lynchburg, Va.—Ford's Theater, R. F. Johnson, Mgr. Stock Company; Wilson, N. C—Globe Theater, H. B. Davis, Mgr. New Standard Theater, John T. Walker Trio; Pittsburgh, Pa.-Star Theater, Abe Minsky, Mgr. Langster Bros. Burton & Mack; Detroit Mich. —Vaudette Theater, C. L. Dudley, Mgr. S. H. Dudley, Brown & Pinkey, Jones & Listen: Indianapolis, Ind. Crown Garden Theater, Tim E. Owley, Mgr. Clement Sisters, Glenn & Brosgale: Louisville, Ky. -Ruby R theater, Wilhoit & Collier, Mgrs, Tor & Chappelle; Cincinnati, Ohio- Lincoln Theater, Jarion Brooks, Mgr, Mgr. Nappin, Mphilip, —Church Park Theater, T. S. Beer, Mgr, Jones & Jones, Thomas & Thomas, Marjorie Lorraine, Gertrude & Smith; Chicago Ill.-Grand Theater, Abbasinian Trio. PRAIRIE STATE EVENTS The Latest News from Jacksonville, Decatur, Peoria, Braidwood, Torino and Other Illinois Towns. By Z. L. Breedlove (Special to Chicago Defender.) Champaign, Ill., Dec. 18—Mrs. Gertrude Matthews and Mrs. M. L. Nickens, two well-known and highly respected citizens of this city, have pursued the idea of a 79 East Main street, from Mr. Fred Whitmeier (white). They opened for the first time Monday, December 14, with three shows daily, matinee from 2 to 5 and evening from 7 to 10:30. Mrs. Matthews and Mrs. Nickens hosted this theater especially for colored people. They are jim crowed at all of the other theaters. Why not come to one of your own and pay the money into the race where there is some chance of your getting it back indirectly rather than spend it somewhere that your race is not in. If the race will just show their race pride and go to this theater, which is a credit to the colored people of the twin cities, not only to the colored people here but to the colored people in central Illinois, we as a race would be enlisted and would thus show our contempt and would justice that is so often put on us. Mrs. Matthews is a member of the Eastern Star lodge and Mrs. Nickens is a member of the Pilgrim Sisters of the Holy Cross, a lodge that believes in race pride and race patriotism. Now is the time for all Pilgrim Sisters and Pilgrim Knights to show it by boosting new ennies. Every new ennies invited to attend and give your hearty co-operation in attendance and good order. I attended Monday afternoon. I was just as well entertained as if I had gone to some of the other theaters, because they have some very good pictures to be their first to show, and I highly recommend the theater to be first-class in every respect. I miss Nora Nora of Anna, II, pieces of her life, here visiting Mrs. Charlie Martinson. I miss Ivadell Rogan of Decatur gave a plane recital Friday, December 11, which was very much appreciated by the audience. Program 'wus as follows: Song, Illinois, by audience; reading, Mrs. I. B. Thompson (a) 'Witches' Dance, Pagano cell; (b) 'Value Brilliant', Chopin, Miss Iogan; vocal solo, Miss Alice Moore; violin solo, Mr. E. H. Simpson; piano, (a) Prelude, Rachamoff; (b) Moonlight Sonata, Beethoven, Miss Rogan; (a) Serende (left hand) cell, (b) return in form of Valse Moss, Miss Rogan. A. M. E. Church. Sunday school had an average attendance. The subject of the sermon Sunday morning was "Wasted Opportunities," taken from 1 Kings. 20:40, that too much of our time is lost in non-essentials where it should be spent in soul-saving. Rev. Jameson spoke in the evening on "Power to Do Human Impossibility," taken from St. Luke 20:43. "Whatever we bring men into the kingdom, we ought to do it, whether it is feeding one of the multitude." Rev. Whitsitt, pastor of the C. M. E. Church, corner of Fifth and Fremont streets, returned from conference, which was held at Cairo, Ill. Rev. Whitsitt carried in the third best report in the conference. *Salem Church.* The pastor, J. M. Owens, being in Iowa assisting in revival, Dr. D. C. Jones, assisting at 11 when he preached on "Take heed, ye that think ye stand, lest ye fall," and in the evening his sermon was on "Follow Me." The Sunday school is preparing to present a play "The Greatest Day in the Year," on the evening of December to be a Christmas tree and Santa Claus. Jacksonville, III. Jacksonville, Ill., Dec. 18.—A very pretty home wedding took place on Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sharp, when Miss Eunice Seals of Lovila, Ia., became the bride of Mr. and Mrs. Sharp, whose house was beautifully decorated. In the bride's colors, yellow and white, roses being used in profusion. Before the bride appeared Prof. Thomas Waggoner sang "Oh Promise Me," after which the wedding march from Lohengrin was played. The bride came at the door and was met at the door by the groom. The mony was performed by Rev. H. H. Dewitt, pastor of the Second Baptist church. The bride was attired in yellow satin draped in cream shadow dresses and wore a baby blue velvet suit. After the ceremony was performed and congratulations received the bride changed from her wedding gown and wore a baby blue velvet suit, trimmed with gold braid, made with cap effect, after which the party was taken to Miss Robinson's pretty home wedding took place on cafeteria in autos, where a wedding son of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Nasby and has always made Jacksonville his home. He was a Negro Business League, also of the Second Baptist choir. Mrs. Nasby came to this city a few months ago and took nurse training at Dr. Kennibrew's santarium. For the present they will reside at 530 W. Lafayette avenue. We extend them an abundance of success. * * The Primrose Club met with装饰 Mack Wednesdays at 530 W. Lafayette street. The dining room was pretty decorated in pink and white, at 10:30 p.m. the guests were invited into the dining room, where the following oysters, hot biscuits, pickles, olives, cheese wafer, brick ice cream, macaronies, coffee and brick ice cream, macaronies enjoyed a delightful time. The next day he attended the Dining Room with DeWitt. Leon Smith is president and Jessie Alley secretary. * * - Frank Mallory entertained a few friends to a stag on Wednesday evening. All enjoyed a pleasant time. * * Miss Bernice Mosley was given a birthday party Saturday afternoon in honor of her ninth birthday. * * The Needle Craft Club met at the residence of Mrs. Sun Mitcheson Friday afternoon. * * Miss Bernice Mosley was given a birthday party Saturday afternoon in honor of her ninth birthday. * * The Needle Art Club met with Mrs. Wm. Blue Friday. The attendance was good: Next meeting will be with Mrs. Charles Branum on Friday, Dec. 18. * * The choir of the Second Baptist church met with the following members as host and hostess: Miss Margaret Dewitt, Jessie Alley, Macon Saunders, Chestone Mason, Carl Spencer and Arthur Cooper. The members were entertained in the daily business meeting. Delicious refreshments were served. * * The revival at Second Baptist church closed Sunday night, after a two weeks' meeting. The meeting was in charge of Rev. W. W. Russell of Topeka, Kas. THE BLUE GRASS STATE Home of Beautiful Women, Fast Horses and Fine Spirits Brought Into the Limelight. (Special to the Chicago Defender). Frankfort, Ky., Dec. 18. Mr. C. Robert Samuel Taylor, of Bowling Green, Ky., and a former senior student of the Kentucky Normal and Industrial institute, tells a very pathetic story of how the students were treated by G. P. Russell. It has been the boast of G. P. Russell, the present president of the Kentucky Normal and Industrial institute, that he was going to "Russelize" the school, and that the institution needed "Russellism" injected into it to put the school on a higher plane, and contended that the institution was entering into a new era. On Russell's inauguration day, he said in substance that "all students looked alike to him, and that all were next, that he did not have any pets." Permanent care carried out his boastful policies of "Russell" which has brought numerous disadvantages to the students' best interests; has continually brought the school under the ban of serious criticism, and has put it out of touch with the race in the community in which the school is situated. * * * Miss Willey Mae Torian of Chicago, and a former senior student of the Kentucky Normal and Industrial institute, left the city during the week for her home. Miss Torian of the 40 some odd students who had said institution when the authorities deem it a necessity to put, in a new administration, and when the alleged corrupt politics shall have been eradicated from the said institution. Over Forty Students Quit. Over 40 students of the Kentucky Normal and Industrial institute have left the school recently. Some of the most brilliant students of the school, institution, are out. It is persistently rumored that many more students are going to leave the institution if they have to continue under G. P. Russell. Those who are out are Misses Mera Metcalfe, of Hopkinsville; Edmonia Davis Allen, Frankfort; Wille Mae Torian, Chicago; Etta B. Hayden, Owensboro; Electra B. Ela, Glasgow; Evans, J. Ella; Evans, J. Evans, Hopkinsville; Minerva D. Jones, La Fayette; Oyatesy Vaughn, Hopkinsville, Elizabeth McClaskey, Louisville; Lillian Nichols, Georgetown; Lillie Goodloe, Georgetown; Annie Rowan, Owensboro; a Miss Holder, Scottsville; Elizabeth Mitchell, Lexington; Eva Jones, Frankfort; Gertrude Kern, Owensboro; Sherman L. Menz, Danville; Frederick H. Mills, Poplar Bluff, Mo; Henry White, Richmond; John H. Gentry, Richmond; George Kimberly, Frankfort; Greene Picnick Russell, Jr., Richmond; E. O. Coleman, Frankfort; Pruitt Sweehn, Lexington; Louis (Buddy) Jones, Frankfort; John H. Jolder, Scottsville; Harence Washington, Midway; Oscar Deane, Frankfort; Pruitt Sweehn, Perryville; Jas. Sawyer, Deane, Louisville; C. Robert Taylor, Bowling Green; Clark A. Alexander, Maysville; James B. Wilson, Harrodburg; Wm. D. Brooks, Dixon; Kinsner Tanner, Verailles; Wm. B. Chenault, Stanford; Wm. B. Chenault, Jackson; Wm. B. Chenault, Frankfort; J. Sleet, Sleevy; James H. Ward, Maysville; Wm. H. Ballew, of Richmond, Ky. OPELIKA, ALA By E. E. Dawson Opelika, Ala, Dec. 18—Rev. Edmondson of Birmingham, Ala., passed through the city on his way to the A. M. E. conference, and preached two sermons at St. Luke A. M. & church. * * * Mrs. M. Dawson H.urt, Misses Hedrick and Hill, teachers of the Waverly public schools, spent a few days in the city. * * * Rev. J. S. Evans, pastor of St. Luke A. M. E. church, is attending conference this week. * * * Mr. Powel of Tuskegee is a successful photographer and has a successful photography several days with hopes of opening a fine art gallery. * * * Mrs. D. H. Bowen, wife of the late Dr. D. H. Bowen, is attending conference. Before returning home she will spend a few days with friends in Seale, Ala, and Columbus, Ga. MOBILE. ALA. By W. C. Sample. (Special to Chicago Defender.) Mobile, Ala., Dec. 18.—The West Alabama A. M. E. Z. Conference adjourned Sunday night, 13th, Bishop Caldwell presiding. A very successful conference was held. Few changes were made. Prof. Lafat after having spent two weeks at the Pike's Theater left Monday, 14th, for Memphis. While here he was royally entertained by his many friends. From Memphis he will make the trip to Oklahoma in his touring car. Mrs. L. W. Mitchell, wife of Rev. L. W. Mitchell, is visiting in Nashville, Tenn., during the holidays, after which she will go to Birmingham, Al., for a short stay visiting relatives. A grand reception was given Tuesday night, 15th, inst., by the Willing Street church in honor Mr. J. C. Bainbridge, left the week for Los Angeles, Cal. The Twentieth Century League met with Mrs. Mabula Johnson last Thursday, but owing to the inclementy of the weather few were out. The Twentieth Century art club met with Miss Mabel Parker last Friday. The next meeting will be with Miss Gusio Laland. Mabel is goodman of the Theoredo, Ala. was shot by her husband, Henry Goodman, on Dec. 1st. Several buckshot entered her breast and the head of her ten months' old babe, killing it instantly and seriously wounding her. She is attended by Dr. H. Roger Williams, who is confident of her recovery. Rev. C. H. Crawford has been confined to his bed for the last week. We hope for his recovery. Rev. K. D. Watkins is sick. We hope to see him out soon. Mr. H. S. Scott of Davis avenue is confined to his home. Mrs. Rosetta Pope, mother of Mr. J. Alexander Pope, is still very sick. Mr. Warren Folin was buried Monday evening, Dec. 14th, from the Stone street Baptist church. Owing to the illness of the pastor Rev. H. D. Parker officiated. Mrs. E. T. Belsau entertained the L. X. C.'s Saturday, 12th. Delicious refreshments were served. Try to Be More Thankful Thankfulness is an unfalling spring of happiness. A thankful person is never habitually grumpy. Only ungrateful people are incorrigibly sullen. Even in a somber mood one can disgive gloom by thinking of his merces. If you think you can say "I thank you" with a very wry face, try it. The act of pronouncing those words pulls the face into a smile. Many of us could increase the measure of our happiness by deepening our capacity for gratitude. Instinct or Reason? Honey bees know friends from enemies. They run their cities on a social plan far above that of man, and so do the ants. The honey bees and ants can tell the sex in the egg, but man can't. Is that instinct? The Best Xmas Gift to a Friend is a Subscription to the Chicago Defender, One Year $1.50. ON AND OFF THE STROLL By Columbus Bragg. The week of the 28th at the Monogram theater will be an extraordinary treat in. Mr. Mule Bradford, the popular song writer and composer. He will introduce his famous "Chicken Trust." The act is composed of some of the artists in Chicago's variety. I predict a movie that week, as Mr. Bradford is very clever in up-to-date and clean fun. Mr. Clarence Jones' Symphony Orchestra in his between acts, short selections, still charms in that unknown quantity to the concert goers. There seems to be a general yearning for good classic in this community. Sunday afternoon a sacred concert with Madame Euroda Fisher-Lockett Mrs. Grundy, a sweet tenor, Mile Town, a tenor, Thomas, about the most beautiful singles you could put your peeper on Mabel. And they can shg, too. Mile. Jenile Frances B. Harris, having been quarantined by those battleships in the war zone, played with a white orchestra at a private recital at the La Salle hotel parlors. The young lady seems to be at her best. There can be no doubt that those drawn to it by the hope that some admirable piano playing would be presented to them were repaid for the effort which they made to obtain it. In some respects the art set forth by the pianist was one of singular beauty. It is an art where delicacy is concerned not alone with Miss Harris's features, but also the notable features of her interpretative style. So admirable is the charm of her tone in pieces which call for poetic expression that there were moments in the concert-giver's playing of them which recalled Mr. Paderewski at his best. Seldom has there been heard at a recital here so exquisite a performance that it prompts the command of the most delicate nuances that the pianist disclosed was impressive indeed, and her ability to evoke romantic and imaginative things from Shubert's music was demonstrated not only in the impromptu but in the rondo from the German master's D major sonata. Listening to evoke romantic and imaginative things from Shubert's insignition, listening to the ravishing poem which she drew from certain compositions of Chopin, one rejoiced that in the multiplicity of pianists there still remained one or two of the Ethnic罪犯 who are able, as she is able, to turn the instrument for which those pieces were composed into a vehicle of lovely sounds. She was a body. I am proud of her. As Mr. Ernest Hogan always said: "Get the goods and you can deliver them anywhere." I believe him. She did. Note.—The young lady, Miss Harris, read the Defender, she says, in Berlin and found a little colony of Defender readers in Paris, France, and admires much and subscribed on the spot to be forwarded on her American tour. A hint to Prof. Dave Peyton and Prof. Clarence Jones or Prof. Dan Parish, try to get her (Miss Harris) to play so we strollers can hear our own voices. Blind Chas. C. Stewart, the blind wonder, the world's greatest bartonite ballad solo singer, will be the blind justice in the great Ethiopie classic played called "Allah," Now, Mabel, he really sings. God blessed him with a smile. Blind Chas. C. Stewart, this world's battles. Yes, the prices will be much higher, sister. Say Mabel, haven't you got no furs. I could not see any of your family in this cold snap. Where are you, dear? Yes, the "Allah" is coming, so is Christmas. Play Santa Claus to some kiddie. You'll enjoy it very much. Miss Ethel Reed, the Spanish dream, has returned to the stroll cabaras. She sings very nice, but I think she charms by her beauty more than the singing. Miss Sallie Lee Johnstone and Miss Caroline Lillerson, two dashing dolls, are stars in the stroll's amusement. She sings in the ballet for a beauty parlor, knocks e mightily. Yes, the James sisters have returned, prettier than ever; and our own Eva Tanguay is with us this evening. Oh that comedienne. Oh! yes, they sing. Miss Trinkle Davis, well it's a shame what she does to an appreciative audience. Miss L. Townley, one of Chicago's most amable singers, so chic and Bohemian, has joined the Alijah nest of singing birds. She will make good. To Freshen Lemons When lemons are hard, cover them with boiling water and stand them aside to cool. They will then appear fresh and full of juice. Neither will the juice seem in the least diluted by any water absorbed. THE ELMWOOD CAFE GRAND OPENING M MR. JACK ARMSTRONG, Prop. Souvenir given each lady as a kindly remembrance of the Yuletide. Tables reserved for Christmas and New Years. Order this week. Chop Suey and American Dishes served. 3142-44 State Street Review of New Books, Pamphlets and Other Literary Efforts Submitted to The Chicago Defender. Racial Co-operation. The two races in Virginia can cooperate in encouraging the Negro wherever he lives to have a clean, sanitary, healthy community. I do not believe that this can be brought about by any laws meant to segregate the Negro in any certain part of a community or city. Wherever the Negro is will usually means that he will have poor streets, poor lighting, poor sidewalks, poor sewerage, poor sanitary conditions generally. These conditions are reflected in many ways in the life of the race to its disadvantage and to the disadvantage of the white race. Happily the Negro here in the South has pretty good common sense and he is not likely to thrust himself on any community where conditions are not congenial, where he is not wanted. Segregation is not only unnecessary, but, in most cases, it is unjust. Both races are going to live here in the South together. Year by year we are going to understand each other better. There is going to be more racial co-operation, more friendship, more peace, more harmony, more prosperity. Despite evidences of racial friction which crop out here and there, relations which exist between the individual Negro and the individual white man are often closer and better understood and more sympathetic than those obtaining in any community outside of the South. In the matter of facing the trying conditions in the cotton-growing states brought about by the European War, there is a racial co-operation and sympathy which I have never seen before in the South—Booker T. Washington in the Southern Workman. Editorial by Honorable Charles F. Scott, Editor of Iola Daily Register, December 11, 1914. One of the most interesting books that has come to this office in a long time is one entitled "Negro Culture in West Africa." The author of it is George W. Ellis, formerly of Kansas, who was for eight years Secretary of Legation at Liberia, and who is now an attorney in Chicago. A Negro himself, Mr. Ellis took to Africa with him a very natural interest in the land from which his ancestors had sprung and in the races that are kindred to his own. He took with him also a most remarkable men's equipment and a trained power of observation, with a clever literary style which enchanted him to present a graphic picture of the things he sees and a clear statement of the information he obtains. He took with him, still further and most important of all, an energy and industry that even the debilitating climate of Liberia could not overcome. And the reurely useful and a book of very unusual merit and a theory that cannot but interest all children. The people particularly studied in this volume are the Val family, Negroes of West Africa who have attained to a considerable degree of intelligence and civilization. They have an alphabetic invented by one of their own number and many members of the family, having espoused the Mohammedan education are fairly well educated in Arabic, while some of them have written books of merit in that tongue. The most interesting portions of Mr. Ellis' book, to the average reader, are those dealing with the folk lore of the Vals and reporting their proverbs and maxims. Evidently they are a highly people, as primitive races are apt to be. The proverbs being without humor. Many of the proverbs which Mr. Ellis repeats are pithy and pregnant, while all the stories have point, either in pure humor or in revelation of human nature. To those of his own race Mr. Ellis has brought a volume that must be fascinating in the extreme, while his work cannot fail to be of the permanent value to the ethnologist and to the intelligent student of the races of men and their works and ways. The book is published by the author and may be addressed to Mr. George W. Ellis, attorney at 3000 South State Street, Chicago, Illinois. ABBIE MITCHELL AT THE LAFAYETTE. (Special To The Chicago Defender.) New York, Dec. 18.—Owing to the inclementity of the weather the attendance wasn't up to the standard at the week, but the concert half of the week, but the concert upon which to have any effect upon the sweet voice of Abbie Mitchell, who was the attraction. So much has been said of her as a singer that it is almost impossible to add anything complimentary to is safe to say that from an artistic standpoint she is among the singers of the race. Her selections won for her unlimited applause. She was ably assisted at the plano by Will Marton Cook. The Boldens kept the audience spellbound for the twenty minutes they occured, and the progresque style of dancing by the male member of the team is simply wonderful. Miss Boldens shows best in solo whistling on four fingers accompanied by her partner on the plano. Tanneau and Claxton have a good applause which act won them much applause. Glenn and Brogsdale, two comedians that work well under cork, kept the audience laughing during the fifteen minutes they held the stage with their funny dialogue, which is all new. They close with a funny burlesque on the tango and fox trot and these have the last of the week. It takes a team of doers everything but talk. They juggle and balance the big rubber ball with such accuracy and perfection that a renowned equilibrist would have to look to his laurels. Anita Bush's 5 Hula Girls dance very well and have a nice little act, but better singing and a stronger chorus would improve it greatly. Advice for the Timid. Don't be afraid to be alone. Until you overcome such fear, you are in a pittifiable state of dependence. It means that you must hasten your presence and then human being at all times, welcome or not, for you will grow selfish in your fear, and ignore the rights of others. GRAND MILITARY BALL EIGHTH REGIMENT In New Armory, 35th and Forest Ave. NEW YEAR'S NIGHT The officers and men of the famous 5th Regiment have arranged a Grand Reception and Ball for their legion of friends to be held in the New Armory on New Year's night, January 1, 1915. This will be the first opportunity for the public to see this monument to the negro soldier in Illinois. The Regimental Band will give an especially arranged concert from 8:30 to 9:30. At ten o'clock the Grand March will begin, afterwards the assembled multitude may dance to the strains of Prof. Berry's famous Regimental Band until far into the morning. Admission 50 cents. The New Grand Continuous Vaudeville and Moving Pictures Change of Program Monday and Thursday FINEST THEATRE IN AMERICA 3110-12 State St., Chicago, Ill. Performers Send in Your Open Time Dreamland Hall, 3520 State Street. Every Wednesday evening, 8:00 to 12:30 p. m. Instructions in any dance by five competent teachers from 8:00 to 9:30 p. m. THE ATLAS THEATRE East Side of the Street 4711-17 State Street First Run Moving Pictures for the Whole Family. Conveniently Located and a Model for Beauty and Comfort. See the Beautiful Lobby. Everything Modern. HOME BAKING AND DELICATESSEN DAIRY LUNCH Our Pies and Cakes are the Best in the City 3308 S. STATE STREET HOURS 19 A. M. TO 19 P. M. The Largest, Best and Cheapest PRAOTICAL MUSIC SCHOOL Al Brass and Stringed Instruments, Violin, Piano, Mandolin and Guitar Visit the Free Monthly Recitals at our School by the Pupils. Tickets, Olvan at School. Conducted by W. L. JACKSON 3198 SVATE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. The LaVerdo Cafe and Buffet 3100-2 South State Street CHICAGO, ILL. Chinese and American Restaurant in Connection HARRY J. KELLY, Proprietor CARL L. COTTON PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER Letters, circulars, etc. done quickly and neatly at prices that you'll appreciate OFFICE: 406 10 p.m. 3100 50. STATE ST. Phone AUTO: 71-653 GOOD LETTERS PAY HOME— On Sunday Phone BOGO 2004 LOVERS OF MUSIC TO HAVE UNUSUAL TREAT AT DE LUXE CLASS The School That Helped the Poor Fund Will Give a Special Dance December 30. Following the custom of creating something to do the dancing public in merriment, the School School will have a special dance Wednesday night, December 30 at Dreamland hall. They will give a pre- New Year's dance, and the features will be a review of all old dances, namely three step, Douglas Club two hermion, the Berlin hestation, scholliste, plain quail dance, others. It will pay you to study up on your old steps. We also will have an augmented orchestra to render old fat forite pieces with these dances. Do not forget the date, Wednesday evening, December 30, at their hall (Dream- land school De Luxe. Yours in festivities. MIKE WILLIAMS, ERNEST BACON. Lawyer's Versatility Lawyer's Versatility. It seems that a lawyer is something of a carpenter. He can file a bill, split a bill, chop a bill, argue, make an entry, get up in case, frame an indictment, emanate a jury, put them in a box, bore a court, chisel a client, and other like things. GRAND MILITARY EIGHTH REGIMEN In New Armory, 35th a NEW YEAR'S The officers and men of the fa- arranged a Grand Reception and Ball be held in the New Armory on New 1915. This will be the first opportunity monument to the negro soldier in Illinois will give an especially arranged concer- ten o'clock the Grand March will begin multitude may dance to the strains of imental Band until far into the mornin The New Continuous Vaudeville and Change of Program Monda FINEST THEATRE I 3110-12 State St.. Performers Send in You DeLuxe Dancing Dreamland Hall, 3520 State St. evening, 8:00 to 12:30 p.m. Instru- by five competent teachers from Garfield Wilson's Co-operation with the select dan- our school the leading dancing MIKE WILLIAMS THE ATLAS T East Side of the Street First Run Moving Pictures for Conveniently Located and a Me Comfort. See the Beautiful Lobby. CHANGE OF PICTURE PRICES: ADULTS, 18c, CHILDREN 5c PHONE AUTO. 74-570 J. A. GRINN HOME BAKING AND DAIRY LUNCH Our Pies and Cakes are the 3308 S. STATE CHICAGO CHICAGO XMAS MATINEE DANCE AT DREAMLAND HALL Attend the Christmas matinee dance given by the Advisory Board of the Astra Club, at Dreamland Hall, 9230 State Street, Friday afternoon, December 25, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. for the benefit of the mortgage fund of the Phyllis Wheatley Home. Admission, 25 cents. Music by Peerless Orchestra. Parents having children in the contest will please turn in their votes not later than 3 o'clock Christ-Mas at Dreamland Hall. Prizes will be given on Dreamland Hall at 4:30 p.m. MRS. C. E. STUDYMIRE, PRESIDENT. MRS. SADIE ADAMS, SECRETARY. Study of Farring in Denmark. For about one hundred years Denmark has had a system of agricultural apprenticeship to teach the practical side of farming. The boys serve three years on farms in different one year on each farm and receiving a small wage. They report annually to the Royal Danish Agricultural society, sending in notes on their experience, instruction and observation. When Talk Begins. Hostess="People are very dull tonight, Adelaide. I really can't get them to talk." Hostess="Play something dearest."—Judy. MILITARY BALL REGIMENT South and Forest Ave. BERR'S NIGHT The famous 8th Regiment have the Ball for their legion of friends to on New Year's night, January 1, opportunity for the public to see this in Illinois. The Regimental Band concert from 8:30 to 9:30. At begin, afterwards the assembled sins of Prof. Berry's famous Reg- morning. Admission 50 cents. New Grand Movie and Moving Pictures Monday and Thursday MORE IN AMERICA Chicago, Ill. On Your Open Time Dancing Academy The Street. Every Wednesday Instructions in any dance sessions from 8:00 to 9:30 p. m. Bacon's Orchestra Direct dancing public has made dancing academy of the city. ERNEST BACON S THEATRE 4711-17 State Street Treasures for the Whole Family. A Model for Beauty and Lobby. Everything Modern. PICTURES DAILY OPEN THE YEAR ROUND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINNELL'S AND DELICATESSEN LUNCH are the Best in the City TE STREET CAGO KING GEORGE LETS DOWN BARS OF RACE PREJUDICE Cagna Singh, Native Indian Soldier, First of Darker Races to Receive Victoria Cross, Briton's Most Coveted Reward for Bravery. HISTORY IN THE MAKING. European War Shows Powers the Wisdom of France in Treating Fairly and Honoring the Worthy Among Her Darker Hued Subjects—Will America Follow Suit? London, Dec. 18—King George is the latest to add to the honor of the darker races in the present European conflict. England's king has let down the bars of race prejudice and honored the Indian soldier. It is a momentous incident—another epocheaking story in the unwritten history of the old world; but who will tell it? Some one suggested Killing. Gagna Singh. No; Kipling is not the man to tell the story or sing the song of Gagna Singh. It is a fine story, and it might be made a fine song; but it is not the Kipling kind. To Kipling each man with a dark skin is an infinitesimal of the "white man's burden." He may admirable, but he is not a brother; he can sin was surely admirable, but he was more the less a poor sort of a creature, to be kicked about at will. There is a great difference between Gunga Din and Gagna Singh. Gagna Singh is the first Indian to be recommended for the Victoria cross—that award of bravery which every British soldier covets above all else. Not 1912 were Indians eligible to receive the honoration. King George let down the barbarism. Singh is the first to come through. He is to be an honored brother of the British coterie of established heroes. Attacked in Trench. Gaga Singh, a petty军官 officer of a Dogna regiment, was attacked in a trench shortly before dawn by a considerable body of Germans. He had with him fifteen men. In the hand-to-hand struggle Gaga Singh killed the German commanding officer, and with the German's own sword killed ten more of the attacking party. He was finally brought down after having been shot five times, and his left for dead, Everett, his fifteen men was killed. The Germanmen took to the official British report, lost sixty. Probably no British soldier will begrudge Gaga Singh his reward. Such deeds as his establish brotherhood. Who Will Tell the Story? The Kipling school of philosophy must modify its tenets. It must find a place for Gaga Singh, V. C. M. who are worthy to come to Europe and fight Britain's battles for her cannot be classed by Britons as burdens of the white race. And men who win merit's highest reward of valor merit something more than condescension. France and her magnificent African troops set the pace. Eyes that the customs of ages made dim suddenly the new era. But who will tell the story? NORFOLK JEWS CRUCIY NEGROES (Continued from page 1.) some things in the present. There are a great many Jews who are violating the segregation ordinance in Norfolk today, but no warrants have been sworn out for them. Since the enactment of the last segregation ordinance there have been located at least six Jewish residences and business places in Norfolk, and the roe ward in violation of the segregation ordinance. The Jewish rabbi, who was behind the prosecution of the segregation cases referred to in the beginning of this editorial, and the Jewish politicians do not resist in their activities along this line their efforts are going to react with tremendous force upon the less fortunate brethren who keep shop upon every corner in the African residential sections of this city. Cannot Live Alone. Afro-Americans are willing to give the Jews' square deal, but are not willing to accept less than a square deal from the Jews. Unless the Jewish polity in the segregation business is changed it is going to work to the very great disadvantage of the Jew from an economic standpoint. No man can live entirely to himself. Neither can a race situated among a number of diverse races live alone, The Jew need never fear that the Jewish wish to oversteep his social lines nor can he plagiarize. The only relation that can exist between an Afro-American and a Jew is one of business. The present tendency among all races types, its original strains of racial purity. The Afro-American asks of the Jew no more than he asks of the other races — equality of opportunity in the struggle for existence. POET LAUREATE GIVES ORDERS (Continued from page 1.) Some class to orders like that. But the poor porter is up a tree, not knowing what the high-minded and intellectual managers will hand him next. "What kind of fellowes are these new officials, anyway?" asked one porter. They hand you this poetry dope. Now they will be quizzing us on an ancient history, or how to revive a fallen elforster. Suggestion for Next Poem. The campaign of education goes steadily on. The edifying of the porter is the main concern of the powers that be in the railroad companies, but there is no thought or talk of raising his hand to the ground. The verse should be "It Will Be Done," and it should mean an increase in his pay check and not to work; and the final one should read "It Has Been Done." Oh, you poet! --- When Was He In the Legislature? "The legislature, pa—?" "The average legislature, my son," replied J. Fuller Gloom, "is a debating society wherein nobody knows what he is talking about, and does not care anything about what anybody else is talking about." CALVIN RESPRESS IN SOUTH AMERICA (Continued from Page 1) (Continued from Page 1) Paris when hostilities were declared, He gave a vivid account of the exciting events incident to the mobilization of the men and the touching scenes enacted in parting from their wives and families. In another letter that can be handled in detail, Respress's last fight was November 14, when he defeated William Daly. Following is the account of the fight in full, as printed in La Union, Sunday, Nov. 15th. This newspaper is printed in Spanish and the account was translated for The Defender by Mr. Terrevous L. Douglass. Respress vs. Daly. Before a large gathering which completely filled the Novakades theater, was pulled off a 10-round bout between the professionals, Calvin Respress (North American), and William Daly (English). Proceeding the principal bout was another for the featheryweight championship between two semi-pros. Ramirez Ramirez and Manuel Castellano. This preliminary bout was sufficiently interesting. After a quarrelsome affair, the referee, Sr. Manuel Sanchez, declared Ramirez the winner, an alumnus of the Sporting Centre of Bernau-Oltet. A little after 11:30 p. m., Respress and Daly entered the ring and saluted each with demonstrations of sincere regards. The referee, Sr. Joe Daly, who was selected for this bout, proceeded to distribute the gloves. Respress was 1 Calvin Respress, Heavyweight Challenger of the World, Now in South America. the favorite. The time (or gong keeper) was left in charge of the distinguished sportsman, Sr. Carlos Jusitinano. Seconds for Respress were Manuel Sanchez and Jack Martinez; for William Daly were Emilio Ramos and Harry Davies. At 11 a.m. the champions shook hands. Respress immediately forced the fight and the first round ended in his favor. Daly Clinches. The second and third round Daly maintained the defensive only amid a shower of swings presented by his terrible contender. In the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh Daly continually tried to clinch to rest his head and great superiority of Respress countered this style of boxing. The judge declared these rounds even. The three last rounds were more favorable for Respress, who many times was at the point to give a "knockout" to Daly, but the latter deliberately fell to the floor to avoid losing by a knockout. The fight, however, was a near victory, and Respress applied to Daly by Respress. The referee, with all justice, declared Calvin Respress the winner. Comment. We have secured the following comment on the fight: In the first place, the style of fight that Daly imposed would tie the hands of one boxer and give the advantage to the other. With the style of boxing shown by Daly, continually in clinches without being able to hit, not only could it reach ten rounds, but can last twenty, since it being one minute of fight and three minutes of rest. In loss of strength which a boxer suffers, constantly pushing away his opponent to get away from clinches in order to fight is enormous and represents something more than the ten pounds of advantage Respress had over Daly. Just Decision Difference of appreciation was made over the conduct of Respress at the time Daly laid down to avoid a knockout. We should manifest that the referee acted with all justice, not only by not calling a foul on Respress, but he should have disqualified Daly for the introduction of such tactics in the game. The procedure used by Daly to reclaim and have the fight go the way he wanted it to is for the most part incorrect. Well do we recognize his bravery. We cannot permit abuses helped by a certain public following of the boxers, who cannot express themselves in Spanish. If William Daly does not wish to fight like a professional of Chile or like the strangers he finds here, he should open a boxing academy and teach boxing, for he is of a pretty school and would make a good master. He should win the weight championship was initiated, the champion of Santiago, Vipot Pedosta, was introduced, who issued a challenge to the winner. Now that the winner is Calvin Respress, Victor Podesta will have to fight him, a fight which we hold is absolutely impossible. If he tries to do business, he might concert a fight; but if he tries to fight seriously, we estimate that he won't stay three rounds. Best Think Softly. "If blue or depressed, think of a pretty girl or something equally as pleasant," advises a doctor. Him. In the case of a married man it would be best for him not to do his thinking out loud. -Philadephia phila Inquirer. To Prevent Chima Chipping. A good way to prevent chima and cut glass from chipping while being washed is to put an old Turkish towel in the bottom of the dishpan. WHAT THE PEOPLE ARE DOING IN CARIO Bright, Crip News From Calro, Ili the City Beautiful—Headquarters of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. (By Stephen Finnie.) Cairo, Ill., Dec. 18.—All of the coal peddlers of Cairo are Afro-Americans, and they have paid the required license, $12 per year. Recently a new company opened a coal yard in opposition to that of ex-sheriff Fred D. Nellis, and in order to put him out of business advised several men to peddle coal from their yard without license, and undersell the licensed peddlers, telling them that the proprietor of the said new company was a member of the city commissioners and that he would protect them against prosecution. These new peddlers, however, were arrested and arraigned before Justice T. A. Head of the 10th precinct on November 25th on a charge of selling coal without proper license. City Attorney Harry Hood appeared and moved the court to dismiss the case on the ground that the said city commissioner requested the court to dismiss the case, but the court overruled the motion and swore the defendants, plaintiffs and witnesses and heard the testimony, and rendered judgment against the defendants and for the city and assessed fines of $5 and $3 cost against the defendants, as provided by the city ordinance. Mrs. Robert L. Walls, Owensboro, Ky., was called home to the bedside of her mother, who is very ill. Mr. Deleroy Crouch has been on the sick list for several days. Also Mr. Frank Shaughter, 2913 Popular street. The Royal Leaf club was entertained by Mrs. Ada Sharp at home, 214 300 street. Mrs. F. Slaughter entertained at a 5 oclock dinner Sunday, last Rev. Pres. Chicago, Rev. S. Lander of Mt. Vernon, Ill., Rev. E. A. Britt of Luther City and several others. She was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. O. Hibbs. Mrs. M. E. P. Robinson of Dewmaine will visit her mother, Mrs. Slaughter, during the Christmas holidays. Little Ella Marca Hibbs was indisposed this week. Dr. Young and wife have just returned from their recent honeymoon trip. He met our beloved Prof. F. F. Bowlar while in Jacksonville, Fla., who is in favor of his position in that great A. M. E. Institute and best speaks for what Calio can do. The Dr. said our people there far surpass us in business. They also stopped over in Calio. Calio there they visited the great Old Poppy Plant, the insurance company, giving employment to 35 men and women of the race. We may be compelled to fence the Dr. In to keep him in Cairo. The Mash Brown College was the feature of his visit. The Dr. is an Illinoisian by birth and practice. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hudson of 1204 Locust street entertained the presiding elder, J. H. Sydes, and Rev. W. H. B. Johnson of Calia Mitchell Sunday with a three-course meal. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Ruffen were visited by the stork with a nine-pound son. Mother and son are doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Grass Dent were also visited by the stork with a seven-pound daughter. Both are doing well. Mr. Lee O. Partree is still on the sick list. We hope for him a speedy recovery. the wedding boots are ripping the announcement of Mr. C. P. Brown and Miss Ora Belle McKinney. They were married at the residence of the bride's parents on 30th street. Mary wishes for success to the young couple. Mrs. Anna McKaskel is contemplating spending her vacation with her sister in Terre Haute, Ind. The new club working in the interest of the uplift of the Locust street school in particular and mankind in general will be known as the Neighborhood Club. A splendid quorum was in attendance at the meeting Thursday afternoon and a complete election of officers was held. Officers elected as follows: Vice-president, Miss Ernestine Jenkins; correspondent secretary, Mrs. Essie Jones; treasurer, Mrs. Nancy Pruitt; chaplain, Mrs. Cora Mayberry. The following committee were also appointed, "Lookout Community," to lead the Coalish Thacker, chairman, Mrs. E. M. Huck, Cora Dixon; "Ways and Means Committee," Mrs. Mary Vanuelor, chairman, Miss Olive Lawton, Mrs. Mary Boone; "Social Welfare Committee," Miss Lyda Duncan, chairman, Mrs. Lena White, Miss Ernestine Jenkins. The mothers of the community donated a dainty repast of which Miss Duncan had charge. The regular meetings will be held the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, hour from three to four promptly. The next meeting falls on Christmas eve after Christmas, and Mrs. James cheesemplans will be perfected for the season. Come and bring an orange or an apple to cheer some weary soul, Mrs. Carrie Lee Hamilton, president; Miss Lyda Duncan, recording secretary. Rev. S. J. Williams and family were guests at five o'clock dinner Friday given by Prof. and Mrs. E. C. Hamilton at their residence, 1309 Locust street. The Williams and Hamilton families were old friends "up state" and the happy reunion of old associations was very gratifying to all concerned. Rev. Williams has recently been elected to the pastorate of the First Baptist Church. He and his esse The culture club met at the residence of Mrs. Alma Perkins Saturday afternoon at 3:30. Regular routine of business was carried out. The club was divided into two squads for the purpose of giving entertainments for charity cause. Mrs. Alma Perking was the purpose number one and Miss Ernestine Jenkins was the number two. Program was arranged for the next regular meeting December 26. Program as follows: Instrumental solo, Miss Louise Russell; vocal solo, Miss Azalea Dumas; paper on "Club Work," Miss Ernestine Jenkins; song selected, culture club; talk on "Charity Work," Miss Lydia Ames. At the club, a meeting refreshments were served by the tournament. Miss Beulah Thacker, president; Miss Alice Stephens, secretary. THIEVES, PIMPS AND MURDERERS WARNED AGAINST MUNICIPAL DANCES. (Continued from page 1.) ARM MEN, FOOTPADS, MURDERERS, PIMPS and Prostitutes. And whereas, The whole incident from first to last, being an insult and affront to every respectable man, woman and colored child in the city, THE DEFENDER serves notice and warns all of those people that the Honorable Commissioner of Public Welfare, Mrs. Meder, so afraid MIGHT stray into a "colored" Municipal "dance" that it, THE DEFENDER, will see to it that they do not; these people for whom our esttable Commissioner of Public Welfare seems SO solicitous for them, other temptations they seem not afraid to face after dark; and if they don't watch, will land many of them behind bars. * * * But here's the insulting thing—the circular referred to: Read it; and when you get down to Dec. 29th, look above and beneath that date and see if you can detect any race designation, which, in effect, amounts to a warning against attending municipal dances to be given in localities inhabited by the many other nationalities in Chicago: Municipal Dances. The City of Chicago, under the auspices of the college, will hold public dances during the December, 1914, at the following halls at Everybody welcome. Admission. 12 cents. Dec. 2, 9 and 16—Dreamland Hall, S. E. Dec. 3, 10 and 17—North Side Turner Hall, $22 N. Clark St., near W. Chicago Ave. P-1-Phuket St., 1715 S. Aishland Ave., near W. 18th St., 2000 N. Clark St. P-1-School Hall, W. n. corner of 48th and Honore St., one block west of Dec. 15 and 22—Schoenhof Hall, W. s. corner Milwaukee and Ashland Ave. Universal Hall 38th and Archer Ave. Dec. 29 (Colored Dance)—Odd Fellows Dec. 30 (Colored Dance)—Lincoln Hall, Stat and Commercial Ave. (South Chicago). New Year's Eve)—Location given later. MRS. LEONORA Z. MEDER. Commissioner of Public Welfare. Against the Commissioner of Public Welfare personally THE DEFENDER makes no plaint, there is no question of his plaint, he has a high of her civic responsibility. She no doubt had no special gullie in the matter, and acted according to her lights. If the president of 100,000,000 people could err along the same line, what might be expected of an inexperienced lady filling a new and untried civic position in a single city in the land: * * * But when is there to be an end to these unpleasant happenings? When is the re-education of the white, relative to the treatment due the Negro going to commend, and who shall be their teacher, if not a Negro himself? He must learn and he will learn, or be stamped out of sight beneath the feet of all other nationalities, that masters never make terms with hirelings and slaves. Demanding—not begging—his rights, his plain dues as a citizen, and an honest man EVERYWHERE, ALL THE TIME, cannot fail to solve many troubles, unpleasant experiences he is daily called upon to face. He must use them. For years his vote has been furnishing Chicago and the nation one of the best Congressmen at Washington, and he has elected Aldermen and State and County officers, and it has within his power today to send a colored man as Alderman, to the city's legislative body. But will he do so; will he ever learn to serve himself; can he be trusted NOW? Does anyone believe that the 75,000 colored people or more of Chicago, would have been subject to the discourtesy this article complains of, had there been a wide awake, aggressive (in the right) colored member of Chicago's Board of Aldermen? Under date of Dec. 14 THE DEFENDER mailed a communication to the Commissioner of Public Welfare for the following is a copy; at the time of his press no answer had been received W. ALLISON SWEENEY. Mrs. Leonora Z. Mader, Commissioner of Mrs. Public Welfare, City Hall, Chicago, Ill. We are in receipt of the announcement of the Dances of the Dances of the Public Chicago, under the authority of the Public Department. "We are at a loss to know where the Dances of the Public Hall, 2331 State street, should be marked "colored" and the rest of the places are known fact that dances, in other sections are for the benefit of the other national organizations. The national announcements are not so designated. It is necessary in these enlightened days that the Dances of the Public Chicago are pro-American is concerned? We are at a loss to know how to inform you. Thanking you for the courtesy of a prompt reply, we are, Beyond Understanding. Beyond understanding. Every atom of matter in the universe of our earth is like all the other so-called spheres, merely an aggregation of atoms, attracts every other atom; but why it is and where that attraction had a beginning, the very word "beginning" expressing an impossible, no scientist, no matter how sagacious he may wag his ponderous head, can advance any but a banal and perfunctory offering. Cleaning a Mackintosh Mackintoshes, when dirty, can be easily cleaned at home. Spread out the garment flat on the table and scrub with warm water and yellow soap in which a little carbonate of ammonia has been dissolved. Rinse in cold water and hang in the air to dry. On no account put it near the Remarkable Hen Tommy had always lived in the city, but he was spending his holiday at a farm. One day he frightened the hen from her nest and picked two warm eggs out of the nest. He run with them to his mother and cried: "Look, mother, the hen out in the barn eggs already cooked!" The Essential Thing In Gilbert K. Chesterton's book "The Flying Intr" is a sentence worth thinking about in this day of excuses and evasions. "For she felt God's wind from nowhere, which is called the will man's only excuse upon this earth." Mrs. Bumpweather Explains "I hate Gunpowderer Explains. "I hate observed," says Mrs. Bump- weather. "I hate people who don't kind to people they think I am easy- going and take advantage of me. But I can well afford to laugh, because it is perfectly true." NOT HARD TO VANQUISH FEAR According to Scientists, Deep Breathing Will Bring About Conditions of Normality. That we become scared because our breathing is shallow and hurried and our hearts beat rapidly is the strange theory set forth in the New York Medical Journal by Dr. W. J. M. A. Maloney and Dr. Victor E. Sorapure, both of Edinburgh. We have supposed that our hearts palpitated and our breath came short and fast because we were afraid. "Fear without visceral change cannot occur," say these doctors. "Absence of visceral change implies absence of emotion. To control visceral change is to control emotion. To minimize emotion. "Deep breathing slows the heart rate. The changing of hurried, shallow breathing into slow, deep breathing and the reducing of the heart's rate mitigate or dispel fear. So long as the breathing remains controlled and the heart slow, no considerable fear or excitement can exist." Thus, to cure terror one has but to force himself to breathe slowly and deeply. Should he be at the upper floor of a blazing house, with no help in sight, he can quell his alarm: completely by slowing his heart with deep breathing exercise; or if he be so unfortunate as to be caught napping in his birth when the boat he is on sinks, he can be rescued by the captain perhaps bawls to him to purr cure a life preserver, he can still tremble of his limbs; and restore their carrying capacity merely by a few deep inspirations; which procedure will also. enable him to swim better should he be precipitated into the sea by a sudden explosion of the船's boilers. The lover, too, whose despairing sighs while sitting with his sweetheart are turned so often into "shallow, hurried" inspirations as he hears the quick step of an frate then breathe slowly his breath awhile, then breathe slowly his breath awhile, when presto will fear will out of the window as vengeance comes in at the door. And yet, in spite of all this weight of authority, there will still be simple persons who will cling to the now so clearly exploded and therefore erroneous belief that fear upsets their viscera rather than vice versa. When Pittsburgh Was Unknown Pittsburgh was unknown. Pittsburgh had no special boosters in the early days outside of its own region, as was the case illustrated by a speech made by Henry Clay in the United States senate, arguing for good waterways and encouragement of navigation and which reached the newspapers November 7, 1807. "It is related of a vessel built and cleared from Pittsburgh for Leghorn," said the statesman, "that when she arrived at her destination the master presented his papers to the Leghorn customs officer, who would not credit them, and said to the master, 'Sir, your papers are forged! There is no such place as Pittsburgh in the world! Your vessel must be confiscated!' The trembling captain held before the officer a map of the United States, directed him to the Gulf of Mexico, led him a thousand miles up the mouth of the Ohio, thence another thousand up to Pittsburgh. There sir, the port whence my vessel was stationed officer, before he saw the map, would as soon have believed that this ship had been navigated from the moon." Where Webster Spoke The news dispatches carry the impression that the tower on Stratton mountain, which was dedicated a few days ago, is on or near the place where Daniel Webster made a great campaign address in 1840. As a matter of fact the places are miles apart, though in the same town. The tower is on the top of Stratton mountain, one of the finest peaks of the Green mountain range, while the scene of Webster's address was on a gentle rise of ground near Groot's pond and alongside the road from Arlington over the mountain pass through Sunderland and Stratton to Wardsborough and Jamala. To the present generation this old road through Stratton seems a strange place for a political rally. The farms, which were probably grown there, were seventy-five years ago, have grown into the buildings have disappeared. Even the field where Webster spoke is now mostly a tangled thicket. An occasional lumber camp and fishermen, hunters and trailers are the only inhabitants and they but temporary.—Bennington (Vt.) Banner. Aeroplane Signals There has been tried in France an apparatus for signalling from aerospace planes used in the war, consisting of a reservoir of lamblack, which is connected with a supply of compressed air. The aviator, by means of a valve within reach of his hand, can blow out a cloud of lamblack of a size varying according to the length of pressure of the airplane. Small small clouds can be seen from a distance six miles, and the movement of the aerospace spaces them sufficiently to prevent them running together. By the use of the Morse code it is an easy matter to send signals in this way from an aerospace, and in addition it saves the necessity of a wireless receiving station, which is often difficult to operate during a campaign. Pennsylvania Has Sand The production of sand and gravel in Pennsylvania in 1913 was 670,429 tons, valued at $438,632, against 6,509,333 tons, valued at $474,313 in 1912, according to the United States Geological survey. Building sand is the most important product of this character in the state, but of greater relative importance is glass sand, in the production of which Pennsylvania ranks first among the states. In the value of the sand produced, although not in the quantity, Pennsylvania ranks first, the precedence in value being due to the high value of the glass sand compared to other kinds. Sunday School Leader 58 Years Sunday School leader 20 years. Norwell, Mass. - Henry A. Turner has been elected superintendent of the Ukrainian Sunday School for the fifth- thousand years. Although eighty-seven years old he attends to his duties with marked energy, scarcely missing a Sunday. Kidd's Vanished Treasures. People are still searching for Capan- l Kidd's buried treasure. This looks like a waste of time, as the capan- l having money to burn, probably cremated it. DEFENDER REPORTER FINDS MISERY AND WANT (Continued from page 1). unbearable. To help in our feeble way we began a campaign. Appeals were made to chubs and individuals, and several organizations. To be more definite about conditions, a Defender representative made the rounds and found many pitiful homes, women and children without food or fuel, and in stome instances no money to pay rent. Instances Cited. In order to convince the readers of the Defender that there are just hundreds of cases of misery and want we cite the following poor people who need help and that quickly: Mrs. Jones, 3650 Federal street, is a widow and has five children. If any of our well-to-do men or women of the race who live in steam-heated flats doubt there is suffering in this locality let them once in their lives make a little negotiation. Mrs. Baunham, rear, a widow, has children, a mother and husband's mother and another old lady who stays there. Then we need. Mrs. Clybourn, 3618 Federal street, rear, second floor, a widow, two children—one 5 and the other 8. Mrs. Louton, a grandmother, two children, in rear of 3608 Federal street; ages of children, 9 and 11. Going down further on Federal, 1714, in rear, is Mrs. Smith, a widow, with one child; Mrs. Harris, 1708 Federal street, an old lady, greatly in need; Mrs. Dunston, rear of alley between Eighteenth and Nineteenth State and Dearborn streets, mother and blind and sick, children taken to Annapolis Home by order of the city. These homes were visited by Mrs. Della Lewis and Mrs. Anna Whitlow of the Volunteer Workers' club, and found conditions simply intolerable. Is not a widow with children and no work enough to make one be charitable when the thermometer reaches zero weather? Does it not appeal to those who are healthy and happy and have a plenty, to think of those who are hungry and suffering? It was the Defenders who helped the spirit among clubs and individuals to be a good fellow and help some of these poor folks. Responses Coming In In the mails this week Mrs. Johnson Chambill, 3137 State street, a prosperous florist,送 a dollar; the Samaritan Club, of which Mrs. Effie Ogleys is president, one dollar, and Mrs. Maxie Funkbank of the Poinsettia Club came to the office personally and brought the fund two dollars. To the clubs and individuals we will say in the language of an old lady, "The Lord bless you." Mr. Henry Tyler, 7115 Langley avenue, one of the best known in the south side and father of Willie Tyler, will tender the old folks at the Old Folks' Home a Christmas dinner. There are eight inmates. Consumers Coal for Needy. Coal for Needy In common with other newspaper making an effort to allure newspapers of the needy of Chicago the Defender is co-operating with the Consumers Company in the distribution of coal. As is well known, this company, of which Mr. Frederick W. Upham is president, comes to the relief of the poor each year by supplying fuel from its various yards. The company coal certificates can be secured at the office of the Defender, and the readers of the paper are particularly informed of this much needed aid. It is useless, no doubt, to state that discrimination should be used in the selection of the beneficiaries of this free coal. Worthy people, both black and white, are entitled to an equal share. Certificates can be a favor, by giving any case of need in your neighborhood, but they MUST BE WORTHY. Sick and Affected. There are quite a number of people who are sick and afflicted with some ailment and are not able to be of service to themselves. They need attention. They need to be remembered on Christmas and other days during the winter. Miss E. M. Bland of Provident Hospital and the Visiting Nurses' Association have found the following in need: Mrs. Kate Seals, 3062 State street, second flat; Mrs. Williams, 4045 Dearborn street; Mrs. Bain Brown, 3433 Federal street; Vanessa Brown, 4042 State street; Mrs. Gilliam, 4045 Indiana avenue; Mrs. Francis Indiana Federal street; Henry Moore, 3029 Lafayette street; Mrs. McBride, 4724 Wabash street; Carlie McCoy, 3813 State street, and Henry Whitter, 3144 Federal street. THERE IS PLENTY OF SUFFERING. WILL YOU HELP? De Luxe Dancing School.....$7.00 Pointeau Club.....$2.00 Cary B. Lewis.....$1.00 M. T. Balley.....1.00 W. H. Terrell.....1.00 Julius Avendorp.....1.00 Mrs. Johnson Chambliss.....1.00 Samaritan Club.....1.00 Every dollar will be reported after N STATE CONVENTION HELD IN GEORGIA. Mother of Miss Constance Garner. — Winter Basket at Stewart's chapel. Macon, Ga., Dec. 18.—The general state Baptist convention was held at First Baptist church December 8.10. Many leading ministers from all parts of the state were present, Rev. D. D. Crawford, Atlanta, Rev. A. D. Williams, L. P. Pinkard, Augusta, Rev. P. J. Bryant, Atlanta, and L. P. Callaway, deacon. The convention was a success. The earlier bazaar begins at Stewart's chapel December 14.18. The ladies are planning to make this a great success, "Fatty Bread," "Possum, Yellow Yams" being served in the old style. Rev. L. A. Townsley, pastor, is a powerful speaker. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Rainey will spend Christmas in Atlanta, Ga. They will be the guests of his sister, Mrs. Ella Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gates will leave for Fort Valley, 'Ga., December 24, and will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Job Felton. Rev. Sord will be able to be out in a few days, after being confined home for two weeks to accident. A friend will work. Mr. Willis Morgan will visit his brother, John Morgan, Chicago, next spring. Owing to the illness of Mrs. Garner, Miss Constance Garner will spend the Christmas holidays at home. The South Side Drug Store is one of the leading colored stores in the city, with Dr. S. E. Moore, proprietor, and Miss Garner, clerk. R. W. Williams, agent for The Chl TRADE POKL Made only by Mr. A. M. Poke 3100 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, M WOLF BROS. GIANT HAIR STRAIGHTEN- and DRYER COM 50c This Comb is solid brass and will hold heat longer than any other comb. It regularly for $1.50 but our price is 50c and we give you LAMP attachment PR Mail Orders Solicited. If Ordered by Mail, Enclose 5 2c Stamp 1214 N. SENATE AVENUE INDIA Phone Main 4243 GOLDEN WEST AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN LARGEST HOTEL ON THE P. SINGLE AND EN SUITE Hot and Cold Baths at A 712-714-716 Stevenson Ave. LOS ANGELES, CALI Mme. T. D. PE. SCIENTIFIC SCALP SPECIAL 4630 W. 35th Avenue, Denver Medan T. D. Perkins, of Denver, Colo., who has study of the scalp, is now interesting women all over of the hair and scalp. 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Spring street, while here. * * Mrs. Mittle Couthes entertained the members of the Ladies, Home Club Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mangham, Mrs. Henry Wilson and Mrs. Mamie Moughon assisted in entertaining. Covers were laded for the home. The home of Mrs. Moughon was seen in the Christmas holly. Quite a pleasant day was passed. * * Rev. T. Miles of Charleston, S. C., will visit his brother, Moses Miles, Green street, E. Macon. * * Mr. and Mrs. Howard of Milligard will spend No more ironed bitt tiful hair that need dresser on retiring kind of hair! It is to Madam T. D. F Scalp Spe is as derful oi Ma My Ing mae no tr ter l te or --- R. S. ABBOTT, LL. D., Editor and Publisher, Founded May 6, 1906. cond-class matter, February 1, 1906, at the Post March 5, 1879. CAGO—3159 State Street. Telephone Douglas. —17 Green Street, Sharing Road, London, Engl Address All Letters to The Chicago Defender. Anonymous Communications Will Not Be Notice TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. (Payable in Advance.) 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A lump in his heart rose as big as a fist As she kissed him and kissed him a plenty. THE WILSON-TROTTER INTERVIEW. SINCE THE ADVENT OF WOODROW WILSON AS PRESIDENT forced segregation of the Negro government employees has been the rule. In most cases this has worked hardship on the colored employees, the majority of whom are educated and intelligent, and from time to time delegations waited on the heads of the departments protesting against it. They got such little satisfaction, however, that after some difficulty a delegation headed by W. Monroe Trotter secured an audience with the President to present their case. According to reports the latter appears to have received the delegation with covert sneers and attempted to justify the segregation order, and further attempted to make it appear to the newspaper reporters that the delegation "assessed and attempted to blackmail him." We leave to an unbiased public whether the President was justified or not in his position. THE FACTS OF THE INTERVIEW—The President assured the Negroes that he had investigated the charges and that no discrimination had been practiced, in that segregation had been inaugurated to avoid friction between the races, assuring them that he was deeply interested in the progress the colored people had made. At this point Mr. Trotter and the delegation emphatically told the President that segregation was an injustice; that they came to have it righted; that they would not submit to any "stalling." THE REAL CAUSE OF WILSON'S ANGER—The spokesman reminded the president of his pre-election promises of equality of the races, which did not harmonize with this refusal of his to grant the request of the colored man. Two years ago you were thought to be a second Abraham Lincoln—the President tried to interrupt, insisting that personalities he left out of the discussion, and well might he, for unless we are honest at heart the more that is said and thought of the moral and personal excellence of others the more apt we are to see and feel our own deficiencies. He wanted to talk of pictured and extraneous goodness rather than his own personal goodness. The most horrible deeds of cruelty have been perpetrated by the worshippers of a pictorial religion and the fiercest defense of nominal public virtue has been the fruit of intense private prejudices. These are the kind of Christians who have bowed down to a picture of the Blessed Virgin, as divine, and who could stab a living mother with a babe upon her bosom; they can pierce the heart of Jesus while they seem to kneel at His cross. They think they serve the Son of the Highest by desecrating those for whom he died. His co-workers had done the Negro a wrong and he had approved of it, this man who could talk of a "New Freedom" and discuss so passionately the rights of man in our Democracy had so far forgotten the true spirit of America that he could not even stand to listen to some of his former platitudes. Witness the spectacle of a man who but yesterday made such strenuous appeals to universal humanity for the aid of a Democratic candidate at the polls, now holding up hands in holy horror that any should be found so abandoned as to mention before his face and in his august hearing such unmentionable objects as votes and tickets and "a form of blackmail" known as politics. FURTHER WITNESS this august person sitting like a teacher in an unruly class room, inexpressibly mortified at the loud talking of the boys and giggling among the girls. Let no unseemly or impatient word be spoken in that exalted presence. THE MAN OF GENIUS? Genius without grace only tends to refine an evil. The President perceived the prejudiced spirit of the times garnished his soul and made it ready, he sees the ideas prevailing around him, infused into them his own energy and gave the delegation an answer contrary to the high ideals of American democracy and against the most vital principles of a Constitution he had sworn to uphold. Shades of Bleese and Vardaman, has the President also subscribed to their sentiment expressed tersely "To hell with the Constitution"? But the President was angry and he descended to the level of engaging in a quarrel with his callers. He told Mr. Trotter that he was the only American citizen who had ever come to the White House and addressed the President in such a tone and with such a background of passion; that he had spoiled the cause for which he came; that he expected those who professed to be Christians to come to him in the spirit of Christianity. The President was angry—we are glad, we hope he was angry twice, first because he allowed himself to forget the high office he was holding, and second we hope he was angry with Woodrow Wilson for breaking faith with the High ideals he has professed to represent. We agree that Christianity proposes an excellent way for the settlement of all disputes; it sets up brotherly love as superior to all other authority, and as the only interpreter of God's mind. Whoever endeavors to secure advantage to himself, or his party, to the prejudice of others surely is not moved by the spirit of heaven. The only proof we can afford to believe must be seen in the practice of justice. Mr. Trotter denies that by manner or tone of speaking he had in the slightest way treated the President disrespectfully. Let us analyze the situation. Mr. Trotter represents the only group of American citizens that the government has allowed to be treated as the Negroes are. He told the President that he wanted him to know how the Negroes felt. Now in order that a speaker be understood, he usually excites just that degree of emotion proper to his words and which he feels in connection with them at the time of speaking; the effect depends on the previous state of will in his individual hearer. Mr. Trotter had a just cause, his race had been outraged and humiliated. The president was denying him justice, simple justice. He knew he was right, and the President knew he was WHITE HOUSE OLD TOM UNITED STATES wrong—yet he was the President, possessed of a strong but sensitive soul that demanded even truth he presented to him by all the arts prudence and wisdom of man, if they would win their way to his heart. Alas, for the great cause for which the delegation had come, men whose hearts and heads were full to overflowing can scarcely speak but that they seem like mad men. Under such conditions with the best oratory, the ablest argument, it is still almost impossible for even a wise man to speak from his heart the truth as he feels it without presenting it in so individual a manner as to offend. It is, to a certain extent, his duty to do so; the scandal is not in the honest speaker, but in the uncharitable hearer. Truth as it is personally felt by another is, however, the very thing that a party man needs to tolerate with cheerfulness, for unless he can so bear it and even enjoy it he can never be converted from the popery of self opinion, prejudice and partisanship to the catholicity of christendom. We would suggest that the President remember the higher law, "Do unto others, etc," and reaffirm to a waiting anxious public his allegiance to a Constitution he has sworn to support. find the people of Starkville, M. Petitions were presented in person that the two men sentenced to be After some discussion it was deed where everybody could witness saint American citizens sunk. Much a attire to witness a bull fight do execution of a fellow human be be as private as possible, though the makes conditions better—it is so The practice of lynching has such sections of this country that they the same manner one of their own will do. Just when we think more heinous than we are accuse spot, and so we seetle back and so encouraging feature is that each to cone with our enemies and so THANKSGIVING. JUST INDEED BE ON THE BRINK of and something in their heart to be thankful, around and like the changing seasons, fair and cloudy weather. Thanksgiving should be a day of supreme gratefulness, sir, cloud the horizon. The habit of Thanksgiving is never strained, it blesses both the man rendering our hearts up to the benign makes music in the soul sweeter far than the circumstances of our existence view the slough of despair to turn one's mindings brings a reflection of their glory in life in the eternal plan of creation is about gall and glory, cross and crown. Why should the dull care or sorrow in our lives war souls for the growth of seeds of joy thanksgiving can be prolonged into a wee month and a year if by supreme effort we war hearts. Round about us can be found the want of the necessities of life—bread, perhaps fortune has not smiled on you of hard times, sharp cuts had to be made a feeling steals over you that the work and failed. You walk out into the chill a little half-dressed shivering child apprehy. Something within your breast bids you find perhaps in a dingy basement room of rags while about her play two on the one met upon the street. Forgotten ing in comparison to those of this helpless return in a few moments with a well-filled and kindling and coal, build a cheerful fire aeward to your own family you find your timing and in your heart you have found thanksgiving. ONE MUST INDEED BE ON THE BRINK OF DESPAIR who cannot find something in their heart to be thankful for. Another year has roiled around and like the changing seasons, into most lives has come both fair and cloudy weather. Thanksgiving this year to all Americans should be a day of supreme gratefulness, since no war or rumors of war cloud the horizon. The habit of Thanksgiving like the quality of mercy is never strained, it blesses both the giver and the receiver and in rendering our hearts up to the benign sentiment of being grateful makes music in the soul sweeter far than from any lyre. Whatever be the circumstances of our existence viewpoint is everything, even in the slough of despair to turn one's mind upon happier and holier things brings a reflection of their glory into our hearts. Nature and life in the eternal plan of creation is always antithesis, pain and balm, gall and glory, cross and crown. Why should we unduly lament the season of dull care or sorrow in our lives which only tend to harrow our souls for the growth of seeds of joy and gladness. The day of Thanksgiving can be prolonged into a week of Thanksgiving, and a month and a year if by supreme effort we keep hope and goodness in our hearts. Round about us can be found many who are suffering for the want of the necessities of life—bread, fuel and a place of shelter. Perhaps fortune has not smiled on you of late; you have felt the stress of hard times, sharp cuts had to be made in your household expenses, a feeling steals over you that the world is all wrong, you have striven and failed. You walk out into the chill November air, downhearted; a little half-dressed shivering child approaches you and begs for a penny. Something within your breast bids you follow this child home. You find perhaps in a dingy basement room a mother lying sick upon a bed of rags while about her play two or three children smaller than the one met upon the street. Forgotten are your own troubles, trifling in comparison to those of helpless mother. You leave only to return in a few moments with a well-filled basket of provisions, you find kindling and coal, build a cheerful fire and as you wend your way homeward to your own family you find you are whistling, the sun is shining and in your heart you have found the true significance of Thanksgiving. GETTING OUR FRIENDS TOLD. I BEY, THE TURKISH AMBASSAD, and we are sorry even if some other people. Of course everybody knows the convention to do is to say nothing that is nothing the truth. But Rustem would talk, and so have you, though not sorry for his so-called eres America to get along the best she can for the way he said it was a bit too sarcastic great "I ams" to consider that though the up, may now and more massacre Armenia has seen lynchings and burning of fire" in the Philippines, tent colony murde deeds. The gentleman from abroad didn't temper, he merely alluded to these that it reform looks good at home. As a partinghammedan Turks, who make no pretence to live up to higher standards of conformity had the boasted advantage of China way of speaking the truth that is not a messing, but let us have more of such men. RUSTEM BEY, THE TURKISH AMBASSADOR, HAS DEPARTED and we are sorry even if some other people in high official circles are not. Of course everybody knows the conventional thing for an ambassador to do is to say nothing that is nothing that leaves a bad taste in the mouth. But Rustem would talk, and so having broken the rules of the game, though not sorry for his so-called error, forfeits his place and leaves America to get along the best she can without him. If what he said or the way he said it was a bit too sarcastic it is worth while for the great "I ams" to consider that though the heathen Turks, when stirred up, may now and then massacre Armenians, superior Christian America has seen lynchings and burning of human beings, the "water cure" in the Philippines, tent colony murders and various other horrible deeds. The gentleman from abroad didn't call names or display fits of temper, he merely alluded to these things by way of suggestion that reform looks good at home. As a parting shot he wondered why Mohammed Turks, who make no pretense of superiority, should be expected to live up to higher standards of conduct than other peoples who have had the boasted advantage of Christian training. Rustem has a way of speaking the truth that is not only painful but quite embarrassing, but let us have more of such men. THE RECKONING WERE SO MANY INVOLVED that it guilty one" is the reason assigned by the law, for making no arrests of the "promiser James Henry who attempted to act as per were quarrelling. Such a flimsy excuse is southern cracker. Everything goes, however in power. They are a law unto them of might making right. Right along the "THERE WERE SO MANY INVOLVED that it would be hard to find the guilty one" is the reason assigned by the authorities in Harvey, N. D. for making no arrests of the "prominent citizens" who shot to death James Henry who attempted to act as peacemaker when two white men were quarrelling. Such a filmy excuse is worthy of the most rabid southern cracker. Everything goes, however, when this class of men are in power. They are a law unto themselves; it is a simple question of might making right. Right along the same line we FROM OUR EXCHANGES. A Question of Price. Pig clubs are all right, but where are many of us going to get the money to buy a whole pig, when each pork chop costs five cents?—Ex. Trained Business Men We have advocated for the well-trained ministry, teacher and professional man. The necessity for the well-trained and prepared business man is equally as great. One of the drawbacks with many thriving businesses is the lack of proper methods and bookkeeping and inability to secure employees who are trained to give special institutions of learning have special commercial courses. It would do no harm for some of our young people to take up such a course.—Savannah Tribune. Same Here. Except the Family. Some of our well wishers are running their accommodation are mistaken deal of gratitude the general friend will be it is a very operate a more thought it is on in every way to spend time this reason of peceved when and fall to "news matter or malted to any cash to editors reserve oil," to "bull everything that except "pald goes to the comes into the will blindly in mind that penses, we he they will feel we will think Okin, Star. Starkville, Miss., have the stated in person to the Board attested to hang next week when it was decided to let them and witness same. To what deed Much as the Mexicans will fight do these semi-brut human being. If a man has such a firm hold on any story that they forget sometime of their own kind, proof of their view conditions are on we are accustomed to hear we back and start the fight all is that each day we are strangers and some day will come Some of our friends and apparently well wishers seem to think that we are running a newspaper merely for their accommodation. Of course, they are mistaken. While we do a great deal of gratis work to accommodate the general public, yet we are compelled for financial reasons to stay within a certain limit. We hope our friends will bear in mind the fact that it is a very expensive proposition to operate a newspaper, and that, although it is our desire to please them in every way possible, we are not able to spend that money to do so. For this reason our friends should not feel peeved when they look over the paper and fall to find a column or so of "news matter" they left in the office or malted to us, unaccompanied by any cash to help carry the load. All editors reserve the right to "blue paper," to "boll down," to "cut and cull" everything that goes into his paper except "paid matter," which always goes to the compostor just as it comes into the office. If we will kindly remember this and keep in mind that money to do so. For pensions, we have a family to support they will feel better towards us and we will think better of them.—Tulsa, Oklah, Star. assess the same deprived views to the Board of Supervisors asking next week be executed in private.eded to let them be executed in public. To what depth have some of our Mexicans would turn out in gala these semi-brutes make merry at the抬. If a man must die by law let it taking of one life for another never apply adding one crime to another. a firm hold on the people in certain forget sometimes and put to death in kind, proof of what force of habit additions are on the mend something need to hear will break out in a new sort the fight all over again. The one day we are stronger and better fitted the day will come the final reckoning. find the people of Starkville, Miss., have the same depraved views. Petitions were presented in person to the Board of Supervisors asking that the two men sentenced to hang next week be executed in private. After some discussion it was decided to let them be executed in public where everybody could witness same. To what depths have some of our American citizens sunk. Much as the Mexicans would turn out in gala attire to witness a bull fight do these semi-brutes make merry at the execution of a fellow human being. If a man must die by law let it be as private as possible, though the taking-of one life for another never makes conditions better—it is simply adding one crime to another. The practice of lynching has such a firm hold on the people in certain sections of this country that they forget sometimes and put to death in the same manner one of their own kind, proof of what force of habit will do. Just when we think conditions are on the mend something more heinous than we are accustomed to hear will break out in a new spot, and so we settle back and start the fight all over again. The one encouraging feature is that each day we are stronger and better fitted to cope with our enemies and some day will come the final reckoning. "POSSUM HUNTERS." VERY MUCH IN A NAVI lux, Possum Hunters and when it comes to lawlessness in the coal fields of western state that the attention of Goe man has been lynched a comes and lashed within an is dead than alive they were selection immediately, if they CH IN A NAME AFTER ALL— Hunters and Crackers all mean one to lawlessness. The outrages of the ids of western Kentucky have been attention of Gov. McCreary has been been lynched and scores have been drawn within an inch of their life. When alive they were released; they were iliated, if they did not the next visit THERE ISN'T VERY MUCH IN A NAME AFTER ALL—Night Riders, Klu Klux, Possum Hunters and Crackers all mean one and the same thing when it comes to lawlessness. The outrages of the "Possum Hunters" in the coal fields of western Kentucky have been so frequent here of late that the attention of Gov. McCreary has been called to them. One man has been lynched and scores have been dragged from their homes and lashed within an inch of their life. When the victims were more dead than alive they were released; they were warned to leave that section immediately, if they did not the next visit would mean death. Only six Afro-Americans so far have been in the assault. It is a union fight and the men are masked and heavily armed and will stop at nothing to gain their point. At this writing it matters not which side is right, it simply goes to show how far a class of people will go who know not the restrictions of law and order and care less. They have been in the habit of killing in cold blood members of the dark race and escaping punishment; they have grown hardened and defiant, if one of their own crosses them the same punishment is meted out to them, and who is to say aught against it? What is good for the goose should be good for the gander. The law abiding citizens in other sections of the country have little sympathy with this class of people, they have made their own bed, let them lie upon it. NOW THAT THE STOCK YARDS ARE OPEN again the frugal housewife can take a long breath and feel that she can again afford to ask the butcher the price of meats without resorting to smelling salts after being told. The good news is also being flashed over the country that the prices on other staples will soon take a sharp drop, which is reason enough for the most of us to be thankful. IN CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS in Washington white men are permitted to smoke in the hallways, but as soon as a gentleman of color attempts the same, he is promptly arrested. This is a government of the people, for the people and by the (white) people. "TEN DAYS AND COST," said a Boston judge to a southern white gentleman the other day. When asked by the prisoner the cause, the judge politely said, "You were whistling "Down on the Swanee River." YOU CAN TAKE THE WHITE MAN out of the South and educate him within an inch of his life, but you cannot take the South out of him. STOP! STOP, IF YOU MUST, the songs of the sunny South, but spare your "Old Oaken Bucket."—With apologies to Barbara Friedie. THAT CLASS OF, SOUTHERN white gentlemen who are accepting janitor jobs in Washington must be the lynching class. CHICAGO MINISTERS ARE TOO BUSY gathering dollar money to warn their congregation against going to see Creation. IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA, 90 per cent of our people own their own homes. Other cities kindly sit up and take notice. WHAT! OUR BELOVED PRESIDENT? Yes, honey! I hope and trust he trotted him out the big house. THE MONROE TROTTER DOCTRINE is now in force, and believe me we will fight by that doctrine. MONROE W. TROTTER is some pacemaker and as a guardian of the people's rights he has few equals. NOW THAT BOSTON has put the ban on Old Black Joseph, what will our "white hopes" do? PRESIDENT WILSON REALLY MUST think Mr. Trotter is a real mean college bred man. IT IS TOO BAD race leaders in Chicago sit idly by and let the cracker run him off his feet. TURKEY HAS HER NERVE shooting at Uncle Sam's tars, and so near Thanksgiving. THE RETREAT FROM THE WHITE HOUSE was more eventful than the sally. Booker T. was welcomed at the White House, but—who said Trottier! 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It was thought by the ancients, as demonstrated in the opera, "Parisal," that the sword which pierced the side of the tissue contained virtues for the health and curing of all manner of wounds, such as bruises, sore burs, ulcers, cancers, the sore chests, Job and the faithful Lazarus, syriac, etc.; that if the wound or sore could be touched with sald sword it would be immediately healed. And strange to say that many people believe today that by wearing certain charms, such as loadstone, stones containing mercury, buckeyes, little bags containing asafetida worn around the neck to ward off smallpox, rabbit foot to give good luck and keep away spooks, and drawing a cord through the brain of a live rat and placing said cord around the neck of a child to enable it to cut its teeth rapidly and easily, the placing of a pan of cold water under the bed to keep off night sweats and to cure fears, that all such nonsense possesses great virtues. Yes. It is indeed strange to what extent these various beliefs threaten the human mind. In ancient times the human mind was of the talty belief that disease could be punishment from God. To the rationals being is difficult to believe or even conceive that God would take up His time in punishing poor, weak mortals in the way of taking their health and making them helpless and dependent creatures. The Holy Grail. The Holy Grail, or cup, which was used during the last supper by Our Lord and Savior, was also believed to possess virtues for cure of anyone affected; and for many years everyone that was sick or afflicted went out to search for the Holy Grail, believing that to drink from said cup would mean health to them—that they would be restored to perfect health. Let us devote our time searching for the Holy Grail of health, as health means efficiency, and poverty of health means a lack of efficiency. Mankind all over the world is beginning to realize that better knowledge as to the way and manner of preventing disease, better ways, and the scientific cure of disease. Man is realizing more and more the great economical loss in poor health and disease. Man is realizing that health is his best asset; that a sick man. EDITOR'S MAIL. Detroit, Mich. Nov. 9, 1914. Mr. R. S. Abbot, L.L. B. My Dear Sir: I noted that my subscript is about out, so I wish to renew it at this time. I wish to have your manager send me your paper for another year. I find your paper just what I need to read. You will find enclosed the paper. One year's subscription and please send the paper. I am, your truly friend. C. E. CHATHAM, 228 McGraw Avenue Elizabeth Fry. Elizabeth Fry's great work for prison reform was all done after her marriage. It was in 1813 that she paid her first and memorable visit to Newgate prison, and in 1817 formed the Association for the Improvement of Female Prisoners in Newgate, which attracted widespread interest. Her efforts were not confined to Great Britain, many continental prisons being the better for her labors. Beyond Her Understanding Beyond Her Understanding. A woman can never understand why her teacher works so hard in order to make both enemies he is so much smarter than other men. Preventive Measures First Aid Remedies Hygienics and Sanitation NO CASES ARE DIAGNOSED AND NO PRESCRIPTIONS GIVEN IN THESE WEEKLY ARTICLES a feeble man, is greatly handicapped in the very beginning of his race of life, and that no man can do his full measure of service to the world who does not possess good health. All mankind is realizing that he is his brother's keeper and that his good health depends upon the good health of his neighbor. The New Commandments. We would advise that you learn and obey the following new commandments in relation to your neighbor: "Thou shalt honor thy neighborhood." "Thou shalt honor thy neighborhood and keep it clean. "Remember thy cleaning day and keep it wholly. "Thou shalt take care of thy rubbish heap, else thy neighbor will bear witness against thee. "Thou shalt keep in order thy alley, thy back yard, thy hall and thy stairway. "Thou shalt not let the wicked fly breed. "Thou shalt not kill thy neighbor by ignoring fire menaces, or by poisoning the air with rubbish and garbage. "Thou shalt not keep the window closed day and night. "Thou shalt covet all the air and sunlight thus canst obtain. "Because of the love thou bearest thy children thou shalt provide clean homes. "Thou shalt not steal thy children's right to health and happiness." Thou shalt remember these commandments and keep them inviolate and riveted upon thy soul with hoops of steel. Thou shalt remember not to overcate or gormandize thyself on oysters, celery, cranberries, nuts, turkey, etc., on Thanksgiving Day, but will only eat to moderate satiety and will not eat a dumbbell after eating; that thou will take a steak, out in the fresh air, to aid digestion and assimilation, so as to be able to return to work the day after Thanksgiving Day up to full standard of efficiency. Thou shalt eat slowly—thoroughly Fiercizing thy food. Thou shalt keep yourself with pleasant and congenial friends to the extent of thy ability. Thou wilt avoid all unpleasantness to others, and thou wilt also bring much happiness and sunshine to bear on this Thanksgiving dinner as thou possibly can; that thou wilt not spoil thy dinner by envying those who wish thou than thou art, but wilt remember these things more than yourself, and let this give solace during thy Thanksgiving meal. Improvident Zulu. The Zulu is absolutely without property except the but where he lives. He is a strict apostle of the teaching of take no thought of the morrow. He never lays in any store and if he has plenty one day he catches until he can hold no more. The next day he may find nothing to eat and he goes along the best he can like a future. He stores up for the future. The kind. He decorates his head with plumage and fine colored feathers, but he has not clothing for his body except coarse woven cloth. Believing Headache Headaches caused by worry or exhaustion may be relieved by very simple means. If possible, put on loose clothing, loosen the hair and supply yourself with a bowl of hot water and several towels. Wet the water and hot water and back off the heat and bathe the brain. Change these often and you will soon find relief. A hot foot bath hastens the process. Artistic Discount. Merchant (to portrait painter)—How much will you charge to paint my portrait if I furnish the paint?—Fillegende Blaster.