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United States Disowns Republic of Liberi? LATEST NEWS You See It In the Defender It's So SATU ed Sta RNOR Will Satisfy Them United GOVERN Only Best Work Will Sa Only Best Work Will Satisfy Them 6 COURTESY LOS ANGELES TRIBUNE the field for more is here. The largest grocery store conducted by a man of the race is to be found here in Houston, owned and conducted by R. L. Andrews. Fully two-thirds of his patrons are white—and this in Texas. He buys in heavy quantities—carload lots, and so is prepared to sell at the lowest possible rate. In Houston he monopolizes, or rather corners, the sweet potato trade, merely because he is the heaviest buyer. He does not only a retail business, but a wholesale business as well, selling to many of the best white grocers. No name appears on any of his delivery windows, and no name appears on the window or above the door of his big store, but every citizen in town knows the location of the store. Capitalist Is Hard Worker Mr. Andrews is a man who has put a lot of religion in his business, as well as putting business in his religion. Another big character and potential factor here in causing the Texan to loom up big in the racial horizon is J. B. Bell, the real estate dealer and capitalist. He is too modest to boast of his achievements, but I learned—and correctly, too—that, starting a few years ago on a borrowed capital of $150, Mr. Bell's rent roll today amounts to more than $600 per month, and his property, all of which is of encumbrance. And though Mr. Bell's himself, no one in the city labs hard work consistently to assist his race in achieving, and none is more liberal in his financial contributions for race betterment. One of the landmost libraries Andrew Carnegie built for the race is the one in this city, and it is one of the best. If not the very best, conducted and unintended, being scrupulously clean, and largely because of the interest Mr. Bell takes in it. Editor Love on Guard. In Houston the Afro-African is helping himself, and this is disclosed in the fact that he owns an conducts here fine groceries, well-stocked drygoods stores, coffee shops, underestablishments, butcher's shops, insurance companies, newspapers, and various other business enterprises with marked success. There is shortly liberal sentiment on the pat of the whites toward the race in his city, and the restrictions which the race suffers from here are no worse than those encountered in New York, perhaps, of whose Afro-African citizens Rev. Ransom speaks so helplessly. Editor Love, with his strong unpromising weekly stands gurd here against any backward step affecting the race, either on the part of the race or the whites. Among the race men here who are laboring most uselessly to advance the race in Houston are J. B. Bell, J. H. Harrison, Philip Herbert, J. M. Frierson, J. W. Hebert, C. L. Dickson, Dr. H. E. Lea, J. Rardeway and J. C. Love. RENT YOUR ROOBS. Why have you a vanat room your house when a small classifier "ad" in The Chicago Defender brings the right kind of roomers? Try me. --- VOL. X., NO. 1. Progressive Los Angeles Men Who Participated in Meeting for Self-Improvement, Left. D. Stewart, T. Titon, Right. W. Steward, Below-D. F. Adams. TEXANS COMING PEOPLE SAYS REV. REVERDY RANSOM Praise of the Race in Lone Star State by Noted Editor Sanctioned by Ralph W. Tyler, Who Studied People and Conditions in Recent Tour. LEADERS IN MANY LINES Emmett J. Scott, Secretary of Tuskegee Institute, and Many Other Men Cited as Being Responsible for People in State Looming So Big on Racial Horizon. By Ralph W. Tyler. Houston, Texas, Jan. 1.—The Rev. Reverdy Ransom, the polished editor of the A. M. E. Review and the race's most eloquent pulpit orator, says that the Afro-Americans of Texas are the coming people in this country; that they loom up on the racial horizon. My tour through the Lone Star state confirms Rev. Ransom's statement. Dr. Booker T. Washington, possessed as he is of indomitable energy and wonderful capacity for organizing and achieving, would have built Tuskegee Island, standing, but his building operations would have been attended with more difficulties had he not found in Texas, and in this city, that quiet, prodigious worker and master of details, Emmett J. Scott, to assist him in his work. In some ways the Texas white men, as a rule, are the meanest white men in the country, unless we except Oklahoma, which is largely Texan; and yet the state of Texas contributes more for the education of the race than any southern state. In this state the public school buildings for Afro-Americans are far superior to any other country, which is better, and the teaching force the equal of most states in which opportunities and rights and privileges for the race are prepaRED to be better. In this city, whose total population is 130,000 30,000 are Afro-Americans. Thirty-five Baptist Churches. The phenomenal growth of this city is benefited the Afro-American here well as the whites, for there is optery to the value of $200,000 on tax duplicate of this city in the ames of people of the race. The same people have $150,000 invested in business enterprises, and they have $500,000 in hard, cold cash deposited in the banks of this city as a reserve fund for a rainy day or for taking advantage of good investments. There are fourteen race schools in this city, one of them being a most substantial team, average in size and equipment far better than those in cities of southern states other than Texas. Like the average race community, there is a strong religious sentiment here, and fifty-one churches—thirty-five of which are Baptist—stand as a monument to a mystic deity, and to draw heavily upon the hard-working, industrious people for support. There is quite a professional course here—fourteen physicians, six dentists, seven pharmacists and one Negro lawyer, although Editor Love on Guard. RACE MEN SHOW METTLE;USE GUNS ON ASSAILANT Aged Man Shoots Five of Whi Mob Before They Beat Himo Death — Had Already Killed Son, Both of Whom They Waylaid. Afro-Americans Simply Fight Bck When Attacked Because They Died to Resent White Man's Insult to Woman of the Race. (Special to the Chicago Defender) Charlotte, N. C., Jan. 1—There was no race riot at Pairplay, near Searce, last week, as reported in the daily newspapers; but an old man by the name of Gibson dared to shoot at a mob of white men after they had killed his son and had corrupted him behind a bridge. If this constitutes a race riot we doft our hats to the Associated Press. The casualties are two Afro-Americans killed and six white men wounded. White Ruffian Insults Woman. The Frount started Christmas afternoon. Wroom Campbell, a white man, insisting reminiscent to a young lady who was down the street with George Gibson. That night Campbell got his gang together, they could not locate Gibson. However, they ran across Tom Spright, his friend, whom they took across the Savannah river and gave a terrible beating. He is near death. Old Man Dies Fighting. Later the same night George Gibson and his brother Gibson, were waylaid by the mob. The bridge in a buggy, and young Gibson was pulled from the rig. He fought desperately and got away, but was captured and beaten to death. The mob then started after the old man, but several of the white outlaws were shot by the elder Gibson, who protected himself behind the bridge. Then he ran and was brought down by a bullet in his back. His gun was broken and used to beat him to death. Magistrate in Mob. The mob numbered between seventy and eighty. Among the white men injured by the older Gibson were Magistrate W. G. McClure, Paul Marrott, Legan Ramoy and the leader, Woodrow Campbell. For reference remember the scene of the race riot(?) was a town called Fairplay. BLACK FACE WHITE MEN ROB AND MURDER Make Confession After Capture and Lives of Innocent Afro-Americans Saved. (Special to Chicago Defender.) Cairo, Ill., Jan. 1—Criminal instincts of the white man were again manifested at Thebes, in the northwest of this county, last week. They pursued the same tactics as white men often do in the South. They bought black cloth, made face masks and went to the residence of two rich bachelors, killed and robbed them and escaped to St. Louis, Mo., where they were captured and returned to Cairo. They made a full confession of the crime and told how they made the faces so they could be taken for black men. It was learned that they had conceived other men and had the same of innocent Afro-Americans. Not a single Afro-Americans lived within twenty miles of Thebes, was their aim to do the killing and robbing and let race men be blamed for it. The names of the murderers are Thomas Clapp and Lester Moody. Their capture saved the lives of some innocent men of the race. "FATHER" C. H. ANDERSON ILL AT PROVIDENT "Father" C. H. Anderson, father of Mr. T. Alfred Anderson, associate editor CHICAGO DEFENDER, and Dr. "Bert" Anderson, the well-known physician and surgeon, is ill at Provident Hospital. His alumnet is of such a nature that Mr. Anderson's wife and sons are giving him the best of attention, one of the most highly respected citizens of this city. The DEFENDER and his many friends wish him a speedy recovery. WALTER ANDERSON HEARS PIANO SOLO- ISTS CHRISTMAS DAY. (Special to Chicago Defender.) La Porte, ind. Jan. 1—Mr. Walter Anderson spent Christmas day as guest of Miss Hazel Harrison. Mr. Anderson is secretary of Matrimony CHICAGO, JANUARY 2, 1915 Disown TO PRO Peace On Ea has It The Chicago Defender Prosperous New Year. World and there are the brighter side to kn in vain. Peace and P friends and it is our v Peace On Earth Good Will Cowards Men Has Not Been Sung in Vain The Chicago Defender Wishes Its Readers and Advertisers a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Although strife prevails in certain sections of the World and there are rumors of war in others, there is still enough on the brighter side to know that the Divine Injunction has not been sung in vain. Peace and Prosperity has been the lot of the majority of our friends and it is our wish that it continues throughout the New Year. LOS ANGELES MEN CONSULT; PLAN BETTER SERVICE Speakers at Workingmen's Meeting Discuss Best Methods for Efficiency—Employee and Employer Must Have Same Interest in Business. Best Interests of Owner and Worker Served When Men on Payroll Prepared for Conscientious Thoroughness in Service by Study of Work. By Eloise Bibb Thompson, Contributing Editor. Los Angeles, Cal. Jan. I.-A consultation meeting of the employees of the city was held recently at Wesley Chapel, Eighth and San Julian streets, for the purpose of laying plans to further the interests of employer and employee. The meeting was called by L. V. Steward, the elevator starter at Bullock's for the last seven years, a progressive young man who for two years has got together most of the local American workmen with the aim of discussing how best they may fit themselves for more efficient service. The meeting at Wesley Chapel was attended by a goodly number of city employees in parks, in department stores, in hotels, in bank buildings, in the hall of records, in the cochhouse and in the postoffice. Supervisor Norton Speaks. Among the prominent speakers pres- pent were R. H. Norton, supervisor of the second district; D. H. Jones, effi- ciency man at Bullock's; H. M. Biglow, superintendent at Bullock's; Daniel A. Adams, proprietor of the Cozy Den Confectionery, $20 East Ninth street, and the Rev. E. W. Kinchen, pastor of Wesley Chapel. Mr. Norton, an intelligent member of unemp- enployed men, assured him that "it is very essential that men deal rightly and justly with each other if they would have success in life." Efficiency, the result of preparation and an intelligent interest manifested on the part of the employees in the work undertaken, was the subject of the address given by D. H. Jones, who said that "the employee must have the same interest in the business that the employer has in order to derive benefit from the work." He called attention to the good services of L. V. Stew- king's elevator starter, during his time with the store had been most faithful in the performance of his duty, winning the good will and respect of employer and associate workers. Meet on Common Ground. Meet on Common Ground. Mr. Bigelow pointed out the fact that the time has come when men of all races must meet on common ground, letting efficiency and not caste decide which man shall be employed in preference to another. Daniel E. Adams, head waiter of the Darby Hotel, whose financial ability is shown in the fact that he has accumulated some valuable real estate in the city, when asked to tell the secret of his success named the following requisites of the successful employee: Politeness, punctuality, temperance and efficiency. The meeting closed with an urgent plea on the part of the Rev. E. W. Kinchen, who begged the congregation to duly fit themselves for the world's work and to perform their duties with a conscientious thoroughness that must needs meet success. Some of the employees who were instrumental in making the meeting: a success were A. L. Tilton, head janitor, postoffice; D. G. Robinson, Harry J. Bates, head keyman of hall of records; P. J. Anderson and James A. Belson, tailors, and Harry Batte, elevator starter at the hall of records. IS REP BE LOU Earth Good Will C Not Been Sung in For Wishes Its Readers and Ad Although strife prevails in rumors of war in others, the now that the Divine Injunct Prosperity has been the lot, wish that it continues thro "AUNT JANE" ALLEN OCTOGENARIAN DIES SATURDAY MORNING Beloved and Familiar Character in Chicago Since 1887 Passes Peacefully Away After Long Illness, With Devoted Son at Bedside. "Aunt Jane Allen is dead." This sad intelligence circulated all over the city Saturday, brought sorrow to the citizens in every walk of life, for everyone knew "Aunt Jane Allen." Chicago had no more unique character than this diminutive woman. Always immaculate in her dress, this pleasant-faced woman, long ago but not long ago, has remembrast parts of the city visiting her friends. But why describe her longer. Every Chicagoan knew "Aunt Jane Allen," and how women, civilians and officers, and women, too, would guide across the streets is known to everyone. Sleeps Peacefully Away. "Aunt Jane Allen" (proper name Eliza Jane Allen) passed away at her late residence, E. 31st street, December 26, her 90 year, at 6 a.m. from the infirmities in her body. She quietly slept herself away with her devoted son, Thomas Scoggins, and her woman attendant at her bedside. Her remains were removed to Charles Jackson's undertaking rooms, where they remained until Wednesday morning, when funeral services were held at Bethel A. M; E. church. Rev. A. J Carey delivered the sermon at the request of the family. Comes to Chicago in 1867. Eliza Jane Allen was a product of slavery days, being a native of Woodford County, Kentucky. She came to Chicago in 1867 and resided here until her death. She was married in early life to William Allen, who died in 1886. Five children, all boys, were the result of that union. Only one son, Thomas Scoggins, survives her. His tender care during the many years of her feebleness has enlisted the admiration of everyone. The deceased was a member of Quinn Chapel up until 1881, when her son joined Bethel church and she transferred her membership there. She was a member of M. Hope Temple, No. 1, S. M. T., having been transferred from the active to the honorary list some years ago. RACE WOMAN RUNS LARGE RABBIT FARM Mrs. J. R. Miller Successfully Operates Two Acres in San Gabriel Valley—Julien Fisher, the Wealthy Monrovia Blacksmith, and His Bright Son. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 1, Monrovia, a little town in proximity of Los Angeles, has a population of about 150 who are engaged in mercantile pursuits for the most part. One of the largest rabbit farms in the San Gabriel valley, comprising an area of about two acres, is the Duarte Avenue farm, owned by a woman, Mrs. J. R. Miller, who supplies most of the rabbits for her farm, says Eloise Bibb Thompson in the Los Angeles Tribune. Another prosperous resident is Julien Fisher, the proprietor of two large blacksmith shops on Orange and Shamrock avenues, Mr. Fisher, who has been in California about fifteen years, worked as foreman on the Baldwin ranch for a considerable time, until he could procure money enough to go into the blacksmith business. The opportunity presented itself some few years ago and Mr. Fisher's business has increased to the extent that he employs ten men regularly to assist him in his work. Mrs. Hare Are Winners. He takes great pride in the fact that the three throughbred horses, Jake Argent, Sweet Time and Old Gold, that recently won the race in Vancouver, belonged to him. Mr. Fisher's real estate holds consist of twelve lots, several of which are situated directly opposite the First National Bank. The --- GOVERNOR HALL TO PROBE CADDO PARISH LYNCHING Louisiana Executive Orders a Sweeping Investigation of Wholesale Mob Murders During Year in and near Shreveport GUILTY SHOULD SUFFER Entire Country Welcomes step if on Square and Not the same as in Other States—Baylor Rouge Paper Spyne State "Needs it." (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Baton Rouge, La., Jan. 1—Following the publication of—the facts in the wholesale mob murders in and near Shreveport, Caddo parish, the announcement that Governor Hall has ordered a sweeping investigation of the crimes comes like sunshine after a heavy fire in the square and not the force of investigations in other southern states, the entire country welcomes the step. According to the announcement the governor has ordered the state's legal department to probe the lynchings thoroughly. Following is the statement issued from the executive offices: "The governor knows nothing about the Caddo lynchings except what is derived from reports contained in the newspapers, but acting on this information he has requested the attorney general to make an investigation of the matter in fixing the responsibility, suggesting remedial measures for the prosecution, conviction and punishment of those composing the mob." Five Afro-Americans were recently lynched by mobs within ten days, three having been "strung up" in one day. The total number of lynchings in and near Shreveport within the last few (Continued on page 7.) BISHOP B. F. LEE MEETS PRESIDING ELDERS Bishop Benjamin F. Lee of the fourth episcopal district of the A. M. E. Church was in the city last Monday and called together the four presiding elders, Rev. W. D. Cook, S. B. Moore, I. N. Daniels and W. L. Lewis. Bishop Parks of the fifth district, Rev. T. A. Smythe and Rev. A. J. Carey were also present at the meeting. Rev. J. C. Anderson, acting-as host, served dinner for the visiting ministers. The condition of the meeting was to consider the condition of the gristlemen and to give them some money for Christmas. Bishop Lee left for his home in Wiberforce, Ohio, the same night. TURNLEY BROTHERS' Among those who did not get as much pleasure out of the holiday season as they would like were the Turnley brother, cigar manufacturers, who suffered considerable loss when thieves smashed their store window and got away with a lot of cigars. To make the matter worse they had to go to the 477 Street store, in the Atlas Theater, when they met with this misfortune. The culprits are still at large. valuation of this property is estimated at $30,000. The first boy to graduate from the Monrovia grammar school was Julien Fisher, Jr., who is now a member of the high school orchestra, and is considered a talented violinist. It is reported that the only resident, John Massey, of Nivera, a shipping point in the upper part of Los Nietos valley, ten miles southeast of Los Angeles, is a rafter of considerable means, who own fourteen acres or more, which he as sown in corn, alfalfa and potato; his stock consisting of 100 head hogs and 200 chickens. MANY HOMES HELPED BY CHICAGO DEFENDE CHRISTMAS FUND MANY HOMES HELPED BY CHICAGO DEFENDE CHRISTMAS FUND Defender Automobiles, Filled with Baskets, Carry Good Cheer to Poor and Needy on Christmas Eve—Complete List of Those Who Subscribed to Fund. William Pendleton Among Those Who Ind Helped the Poor—Providents' Social Wor Give "Kiddies" Big Christmas Tree—Co Still at the Defender Office. The Christmas spirit and all that goes with it went abroad in this city during the holidays, and especially Christmas Eve night. It would be hard to estimate the good deeds done in this city among the poor, especially among Afro-Americans. One year ago the Chicago Defender started a campaign to help the poor of the race, to create a spirit of charity who were to spay animals and happiness subjects to the poor. This work then a poor and distressed family alienated. Four weeks ago the Defender launched a campaign to help the poor, widowed and orphans. It called upon clubs and individuals to help. The following responded: The DEFENDER made no personal solicitation. It appealed to the conscience of its subscribers. Reporters Visit Homes Reporter's Visit Homes. Representatives of the CHICAGO DEFENDER visited homes of those in desistance circumstances. They followed in the paths of the Volunteer Workers' Chub. They found mothers with babes in their arms, no coal, no fuel; instances that the father was out of work and several months to feed; medical attention needed and a nurse in some instances. What the Funds Did. The funds given to the CHICAGO DEFENDER were utilized in the very best possible manner. Wishing to spread the Christmas spirit, it decided to fill their tables on this day with goodies. The two automobiles were put in commission. The two chauffeurs started out Thursday evening at 7:30 p. m. In the Santa Claus baskets were: One chicken, a bunch of celery, one quart of cranberries, one can of corn, half peek of potatoes, six apples, six oranges, two leaves of bread, one pound of candy and a CHICAGO DEFENDER. On Christmas day every one of these families had a dinner that made FIRST MUNICIPAL DANCE AT ODD FELLOWS HALL Lovers of the Light Fantastic Composed of Both Races Enjoy Evening of Pleasure—Perfect Decorum Feature. Although the bills announced that the first municipal dance at-Odd Fellows' Hall Wednesday night, December 29 colored dance, no one who attended the affair would have known it, for lovers of dancing made up of the better element of both races met on the common ground called pleasure and spent an enjoyable evening. A CHICAGO DEFENDER report estimated the crowd at about 200 shortly after ten o'clock. First Dance Success. The initial effort of the city along this line in this section is to be a criterion there is no doubt but what the way has been found for an evening's pleasure at a nominal sum under the direct supervision of the authorities. The best of order prevailed throughout the evening and everyone was pleased. Notables Present. Mrs. Leonora Z. Weder, commissioner of public welfare, was on hand early, accompanied by number of interested officials and friend Harrius of the North side, Rev. Denbien, pastor of Berena Baptist Church, and Attorney Louis B. Andersen were notified among the spectators. The dance was a success in every way. them feel like St. Nicholas living and that peace, prosper and happiness were with 1 only did the DEFENDER in a $300 Federal street, rear weeks in inrears with an company. Thisjai was paid DEFENDER fund. Others Help Poc The DEFENDER was 1 say ally, individuals going to them upon our recommendation and plan Santa Claus. One in particular Mr. William-Melvin Pendleton, Prairie avenue, a steward at club. He was directed to a fam 22th and Dearborn streets. Upon investigation Mr. Pendleton found then, worthy and returned Christmas day leaving substantial food and Christmas mas "goodies" for the children it money for fuel. The Volunteer Workers The Volunteer Workers' Club dye man work on Christmas Eve. The band of noble women furnished the poor with upwards of fifty baskets meaning that many families enjoyed a happy Christmas dinner, that their hearts were made joyous by the charitableness of this club. Provident's Charity. Miss Lella Stubbs of the Social Workers' Department, Provident Hospital, furnished a room with a Christmas tree. Four hundred children were present and enjoyed the occasion immensely. Many of them were furnished with food and clothing and candles, cakes, oranges and other Christmas "goodies" were given them by Miss Stubbs and her assistants. If the particular angel who is supposed to record the good deeds of human beings managed to get a complete list of the acts of kindness and charity performed during Christmas time it must have been because he (Continued on page 7.) LOUISVILLE CAN SEGREGATE RACES Authorities Get Court Ruling on Race Question—40,000: Afro-Americans Affected/ Special to The Chicago Defender, Louisville, KY, Jan. 1—Segregation of the 40,000 Afro-Americans in Louisville is the rightful exercise of a police power of the state, according to an handed down in criminal court Dec. 14 by judge James P. Gregory. It violated the fourteenth amendment nor the Kentucky bill of rights, said the court. The city council passed a segregation ordinance last May. Arthur Harris nored its provisions. He was arrared, fined, in police court and appeal His counsel endeavored to show constitutional rights had been abridged, the ordinance contemplates immediate or other one race f blocks where the other prisoner but requires future removals of zens be made only to blocks w the race is in the majority. New York, Jan. 1.—Mr. Monroe ter, editor of the Boston Guard spokesman of the committee sending the Citizens' Euclid League, the man whose polite tions on segregation and wha ude being other than that, Uncle Tom offended President Wry and caused such extraordina- l comment from the na did not speak in No- night of December The meeting was ea- moter, R. T. Glens, zen of New York to "good, and sufficient Eliminate All but One Race candidate for Alderman Fails—Anderson, De Priest and Griffin Present but Anderson Alone Submits Plan. In the interest of the colored people of the Second ward to the danger of a multiply of candidates for Alderman being prejudicial to the chances of procuring the nomination or one of the race, a mass meeting as held at the Fellowship Club on the afternoon of Dec. 20, to hich the public and particularly theounced candidates, were invited. The club rooms were crowded to the most capacity, and all present were male in support of the spirit of plan enacting the call. Speeches were made by many varying. In des for the different candidates. e discussion crystallized into the entiment of a committee with insults to invite the ahrone candidates to attend at all and place to be agreed upon. The son of this committee was to get and suggestse from the candi looking to elimination so that slored people of the ward could the polls on primary day with no candidate for Alderman and have their solid backing. Candidates Invited. In pursuance of this duty Mr. F. L. Barnett sent notices to Messala, F. L. B Anderson, Charles Griffin and Oscar DePriest, asking that they meet the committee at the Douglas Center on Monday evening, December 23. Those who meet the committee were: F. L. Barnett, chair of the committee; Mrs. E. H. Wright, Mrs. Kissie Blitz and J. T. H. Woods. In response to the invitation all three of the above named candidates appeared at the place and time set. Mr. F. L. Barnett as chairman of the committee briefly explained the object and purpose as have outlined, after which the candidates suggested. Mr. Louis B. Anderson left talk in which he assured the notice that he stood ready and g to enter into any agreement or that could fairly eliminate all but addicate of color for the nominated the following plan: Elimination Submitted by Louis Gordon, Chairman of the Second Ward. of the Second Ward. are a single candidate of color at aldermanic primary, Feb. 23, doubt the following plan; o hold a pre-primary for colored ed voters. at the following precincts in colored people in large numbers in the primary district, wards 1 to 6, in the secondary district to each district: Precincts 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 34, 35, 36, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 47 --- two (2) judges and one (1) the color who have announced their name one in each district. The person appointed, with the consent of in Commissioners, and in event be not to be appointed from which those registered of another be permitted to or preference. the candidate receiving the notice to declare the color of the colored people to be registered. 1. That each of the contestants pledge not to be bound by the results, agree to be followed to suit the successful one. 2. That the expense of such pro-creation is to be bound and above voluntary subscriptions be included in the contestants, game to be paid share and share alike by each. 3. That good faith deposit with the committee is check or currency for the sum of one dollar, paid toward any expense involved, and the overplus if any, be rendered back to. 4. That this committee set the date of January 29, 1915, and that the announcement shall be dated January 29, 1915. 10. That the time for opening the places of worship, 11. That the time for closing the hour of 10 p. m. Mr. Anderson supported his plan with a forceful argument for its adoption, urging with much earnestness that he considered the interest of the race in the matter as being of more interest than the ambitions of any individual. Mr. DePriest Does Not Agree. Mr. Oscar DePriest next addressed the committee, and flatly refused to be bound by, or in any way enter into, and not the organization which he repay agreement for elimination. He insisted that he was the choice of the Republican organization and that the duty of all voters was to the land and by organization's choice resented to compromise with any person, or combination of persons. He felt that if he could not win with the organization behind him that it was useless to bicker or barter with any outside of that fold. Mr. Charles Griffin, the other candidate, in an apology, was regretted that his organization—the Political Equality League—would not permit him to enter into any agreement. He said he was desirous of doing anything within his power to accomplish the end sought by the committee, but very much regretted that he, too, had organization deserved prosecution agreement that would abrogate their endorsement of himself. After hearing from each of the candidates the chairman, Mr. Barnett, announced that as only one plan or suggestion for the solution of the problem which his committee was appointed to clairify, had been submitted, and as only one candidate, Mr. Louis B. Anderson, was willing to make the sacrifice in the interest of the race, the committee could only make the report u accordance therewith. Mr. Barnett said that the committee would soon be called, to which the committee would make its port. Daily Thought. What does the word "cheerfulness" ply? It means a contented spirit; means a pure heart; it means a hard and loving disposition; it means infinity and charity; it means a generous appreciation of others and a modest opinion of self.—W. M. Thackray. Learn to Forget. car was so ready to forget that hero, who was by no means a and to him, relates, as sin his noble heart, that he forget anything except e to him. Indeed, to ost beautiful revenge; is still more beautiful— "Will the State of Georgia Hang in Innocent Man" with a question mark, was the head line for a whole page of matter in the Chicago Tribune Sunday, Dec. 27, 1914. The article alone was the greatest race problem matter ever published in any daily in the history of America. It was one-sided, all in favor of Mr. Leo Frank, who was to have been hanged January 22, after millions of dollars had been spent and scores of witnesses sent to prison for perjury, W. J. Burns, the world's greatest detective, branded as a chief and liar, a minister of the goodman of the world, who was the chief of the man Conley. In the month of January, 1914, there were a hundred de teclives on the case all over the South trying to shift the crime from Frank to Conley. The Jews of the South contributed one million dollars to fight Frank's case. Conley, the poor Afro-American, only had a state lawyer ver and not one cent to defend himself, nor did any man or woman of his race help him. The case was this without trills; One Leo Frank, who was the chief of the business, was not a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The other two had been plentiful in his dual life. His victims were young girls. Conley, an ordinary man about town, was his runner, or go-between and watchman. Frank made a mis-take in Mary Phagan. The girl swore that she would expose him for his crime. Frank, in a rage, hit and killed her. On examining her after death professional experts decided that the girl had not been assaulted, as it was not the crime that is always put at the Afro-American. The other was soon learned that such crime was Frank's weakness. There was nothing else to do but fasten the crime on Frank and try him for his life, and they convicted him beyond a question of doubt, so says every court from Georgia to Washington. Conley, the seat in the case, was sentenced to one year for assistance in the crime. That classes the crime and case, yet the case, was put before the public one day. The J. J. Burns was the first man to get out of the J. J. Burns and bring things home. The Chicago Tribune sold or allowed Frank's case to take a whole page, airing Frank's side of the case in palmstaking detail, pointing to the State of Georgia with shame. Let's turn to the Tribune. Would the Tribune allow as much space for Christianity and humanity's sake to alr the cases of the many thousands of Afro-Americans who have been burned at the service of theθy, let alone a trial? Would the airing, let alone a trial? Would the airing, let alone a trial? One question. Then we turn to the Jews of the South. With all of his financial power that the white man hates him so much for, comes from the despised Afro-American without his trade, the Jew loses his financial foundation. A careful study of states on the Atlantic coast shows plenty per cent of the merchants are Jews and ninety per cent of their trade is Afro- Jew would have to leave the states. These conditions count last summer. The Afro-American will have to quit the Jew and go for himself in the South. The Frank-Conley case is only the first chapter in the coming struggle between the whites and the Jews. The Jews have taken offense, spending their Jewish race, not so much Frank. If Frank is hanged on the set date, it's the pure white man's winning point and will put the Jew on the same plane with the Afro-American, as a Jew has been hung on the evidence of one of them and the Jew will have lost his standing. Then we turn to the poor Afro-American. The writer was in Atlanta just after Frank's trial. The Jew was the only one in the State of Georgia had little or no interest in the case. On the other hand one or two were hired by Burns to swear that Conley told them that he killed the girl. One Afro-American paper came out with bold type saying that the paper believed Frank innocent. The pulpit did not mention the case. It's the Jewish race, not Frank; it's the Afro-American race, not Cop; it's the Jewish race, not Phagan. No one of the three would make a good public example. It's not the State of Georgia, it's the whole United States. It's not one Afro-American, it's the whole race. This trial had to come. It's the first of the many to follow. Such articles as appeared in the Tribune appeared in the newspaper fighting to the last ditch to save their race and will continue to fight for ever. The Christian white man is fighting to keep him back and the Afro-Americans are fighting among themselves. Somebody pray for us. Care of the Feet The more the feet are bathed and rubbed the more comfort you will have. Rubbing the soles of the feet with a raw lemon is very resful after the bath. Keep the toe nails cut short. Keep the toes on sides, and the circle nails nails should be kept loose. A strong, but salt bath is very resful for the feet. Fabulous Cockatice A cockatrice was a fabulous animal of the basilisk species. Its distinguishing characteristic was a crest or comb like a rooster's. Sir Thomas Brown, in his "Vulgar Errors," drew a clear distinction between a cockatrice and a basilisk. He even argues for the existence of such an animal. Need of Education. Education is one of the greatest barriers to crime and poverty. It is, therefore, essential that our children, the coming generation, should be well educated, and that had eyes, or any other physical or mental defects, should be detected and corrected, in order that the acquirement of an education may become as easy, as agreeable as possible.—Exchange Gamphor for the Future CAMPHOR for the Future. It is estimated that Formosa contains one million camphor trees, some ten thousand down, every day. At the risk the supply will be exhausted in a hundred years, but when the country is thoroughly pacified there is no doubt that the Japanese will see that retorafaction is properly undertaken and an inexhaustible supply insured. Weekly Letter of Current Events at Eastern Metropolis—Personal Mention of People in the Various Activities. By N. H. Jefferson. New York, Jan. 1. L-Last week Benjamin Wilson, a young man of 22 years, who was 'frequently seen around the Lafayette Hall and amusement places, was stabbed and killed by one Clarence Conway, better known as Jock. They got into an altercation over a woman. Rev. C. T. Walker of Augusta, Ga., is in the city for the week. St. Philip's Episcopal church will observe the greatest of all feast days in the Christian religion when, on the morning of December 25, Christmas day, the doors of the famous edifice of St. Philip's Church will be the public for worship and devotion. Since Cella Coleman, the Afro-American domestic in the home of Dr. Carman, Freeport, L. I., testified against Mrs. Carman during the murder trial, Mrs. Carman has absolutely refused to employ any more servants of her house. The Mother Day Nursery has moved into its new home, 32 W. 132rd street, where it is prepared to care for the children of mothers who must go out to work to support the family. The Mother A. M. E. Zion church has moved into its new quarters at 151-153 W. 138th street, and held its dedication and opening exercises Sunday, December 27. The dedication ceremony was held by Bishop J. S. Caldwell, assisted by Dr. R. C. Ransom and others. Delegate Makes Good Showing. There was great rejoicing among the members and friends of St. James' Presbyterian church, caused by the laying of the cornerstone for a new edifice now in course of construction on 137th street near Lenox avenue, for the congregation. Rev. W. R. Lawson, the pastor, performed the simple ceremonies. Fight for Rights Sayer Valley. Dr. Owen M. Waller, a strong advocate of the race, in his address at the first annual dinner of the Citizen's Club of Brooklyn, aroused the members of that civic organization by declaring that moral cowardice holds the race down. He says that individually and collectively we should fight every form of discrimination that confronts us and content for our constitutional rights and privileges. Dr. R. C. Ransom recently addressed the meeting of the National Equal Rights Institute, as declared, as President Wilson told the Trotter committee, that the Afro-American people had made a mistake for voting for him in 1912, they would correct the mistake in 1916. James C. Thomas, Jr., in his first effort as Progressive candidate in the last state election for delegate at large to the constitutional convention, though not elected, the Secretary of State reported he received 66,738 votes. Hon. J. C. Napier of Nashville, Tenn., former Registrar of the Treasury, was one of the thirty business men who appealed to Governor Glynn for a pardon for Wm. J. Cummins, now serving four years in Sing Sing for diverting the funds of the Carnegie Trust Co. --- THIS CHICKEN WELL DRESSED Idaho Bldd Haa Ya Full-Drea Flannel Coat Cost to Be Proud of It. The proudest chicken in Boise lives on West State street. The bird has no medals for pedigree, no certificates for being a champion layer, no diplomas for good behavior, or unusual size. Yet without any of these attainments, this fowl is the observed of all observers. Citizens go blocks out of their way to see the bird, which struts with pride before them. This fowl claims the distinction of being the only bird in Boise to possess a swallow-tail overcoat. Its owner takes a personal interest in all her hens, and it was with some concern that she noticed during the summer that one of the late spring chickens failed to develop any feathers on its back. When the cool evenings came on last fall the bird seemed to feel the cold, and its owner made from an old flannel shirt a unique coat, modified to fit the bird with a coat to speak of, but plenty of back and tail. Slits were arranged for the bird's wings, and the fowl seems to others in the coop to be particularly proud of the costume. Tales of Progress: The "aluminum that is as hard as steel," has been invented again. This time the inventor is an Australian, and the claims made for his discovery certainly do not err on the side of modesty. in addition to superior hardness, he announces that his new alloy can be welded and soldored, has a high tenille strength, and is noncorrosive. This last quality, of course, belongs to all forms of the metal. The world will look on such claims with a skeptical eye, and yet, they represent the goal toward which the world is moving. Sooner or later, by a sudden discovery or a long series of aluminum will be made to do most of the work on iron and steel. Aluminum has many advantages; it is light in weight, it does not rust, it is found everywhere and in inexhaustible quantities. Every clay bank is a mine of it. In Seventh friendship. The parting of friends united by sympathetic tastes, always painful; unless their sympathy united, they had much better never meet—Bend- min Dierell. Clubs" Societies Weekly Gossip from the Social, Religious, Fraternal and Other Organizations CHICAGO UNDON CHARITY CLUB. The Chicago Union Charity Club was entertained on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at the Chicago and Washington, 242 E. 37th street. About thirty members here present, also four from the Chicago area, which was enjoys very much. After the meeting was enjoyed a delicious repast was served by the costumes. **LADIES' LABOR AND LOVE CLUB.** Thursday, December 17 at the Ladies Lab and Love Club at the Institutional Chapel. The Volunteer Workers' Charity Club held its regular meeting at the home of its president, Mrs. Matha Walton, 5410 Dearborn street. Man Wilder was hostess December 23. There were two visitors—Mrs. Spencer of Oklahoma and Rev. Robinson of St. Mark's Church. Each gave a very interesting talk. Mrs. Nina Tives responded for a fine club. The V. W. are very thankful to their many friends for the generous contributions in their struggle to make happy hearts Christmas. The Basket Committee, of which Mrs. Desdemona Sublett is chairman, reported raising $32.60 for this effort. $18 was also drawn from the treasury for the same purpose. THE PEERLESS CLUB. The officers and members of the Peer Assembly will be present at the public during the past year. We hope to have the pleasure of your patron- ship and to thank you for your contribution to our ambition to entertain the public in our entertainments — always speak, for them and for us, and Prosperous New Year. FREDERICK DOUGLASS CENTER. Sunday, Jan. 3, at 4 p. m., Mrs. W. I. Thomas of the Chicago University, who will give an account of her experiences with Gunn, one of the musical critics of the city, will give a few phone selections. You will give a few phone selections making by the little people, when we gave time. Your attention is called to the speeches given under the auspices of the colliwright given under the auspices of the colliwright, chairman, at J. Warrenford Williams, chairman, at the Club City, $ 35 PJY and $ p. m., at the Club City, $ 35 PJY of the general exhibit which has been made to be of unusual interest. They should attentively attendance from the colored population. "Sanitation, Housing, Tuberculosis, MATRIMONY CLUB. One of the rules this year of the Matrimony Club will be that if any member becomes engaged he must marry. Messrs. Garnes and Anderson have returned to the city from their conquests in Ohio and India. Both report favorable. Adoption of their annual report next meeting. PHILOMATHEON DRAMATIC CLUB. The Philomathen Dramatic Club celebrated their third anniversary Thursday, March 16, 2013 at 3:333 Wabash avenue. It is being an invitation affair, only the select were present. The event was introduced by the master of ceremonies, Mr. Horace Ridley, who acted his part in the chaperon, Mrs. G. U. Moody; response by Miss Caina Cotton, vice-president of the progress of the club by the president, Mr. Marion Lee Lollipop, which was very interesting indeed, and the staff was strict attention and not lose a word, after a dance, where were served and dancing continued until the one seemed to enjoy his or herself very much. The pianist, Mrs. Marion Lee Lollipop, minutes' rest. The club is growing rapidly and he beat in dramatic work for young people. HARMONY CLUB The Harmony Club met Dec. 25 at the old 110th street. The meeting was well attended. The meeting was given to all cases reported to the board. The board made of old business of the year, after the meeting, reported to the board for the ensuing year. President, Mrs. Robert Smith; second vice-president, Florence Smith; second vice-president, Florence Smith; second vice-president, Roney; correspondent, secretary, Mrs. Rokel Roney; correspondent, Mrs. Mattie Allard; Howard; tcauser, Mrs. Mattie Allard; Clouss luncheon was served. The next closed luncheon was served. The next closed luncheon was served. Mrs. Lula Snaja 4558 State street. PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE. The Progressive Negro League is planning to make "Banner Sunday," Jan. 3, the greatest day in the history of the league. Rev. E. P. Robinson, the present president, is sending out an appeal for all the members to be present. Visitors from other clubs and literary societies will be present. Mr. Charles H. Turner, the chairman of the program committee, has promised a program superior to any rendered before the league at any time. Urgent calls are being made by the chairmen of the different committees, especially by U. S. Harvey, chairman of the executive and literary committees; W. A. Wallace, chairman of the political committee; M. T. Halley, chairman of the advertising committee and public service commission, who has issued a call for the entire body to meet upon this occasion. These who will all themselves of the opportunity of being present will participate in the great feast with the officers and members of the Progressive Negro League. EUREKA FINE ART CLUB. The Eureka's Fine Art Club, owing to the time they have not hold its regular meeting, but will cater it over to the first Thursday in the week, expected to take up where they left off. INTRA-MURAL CLUB. The Intra-Mural馆 met last Tuesday afternoon at the home of Iris H. Davis, 34, a decorator with beautifully decorated with holly and cherry flowers. The hostess served an elaborate menu. UPSILON DELTI PI. Friday evening, Jan. 1, the Upsala Deliveries Year's reception at the home of Musselman. Those in the receiving line were Musselman, Mildred Kennedy, Helen Perry, Renna Braun, Milreden Kennedy, Helen Perry, Renna Braun, Swerzle McGordy, Geraldine Hodgson, Moselley, Lilian Johnson and Eva Owen TEXAS CLUB The ladies of the Texas Fellowship Club will receive on New Year's day at the home. Mme. James W. Woodie, 3561 Room 2 from 2 to 5 p. m. You are invited to call. ALBA ROSE CLUB. The Alba Rose Club meet Wednesday at 11 a.m. to discuss the $1.000 error it stated that the club should for the Christmas Defender fund, when it should have been $2.50. NEGRO FELLOWSHIP LEAGUE. Hear William Monroe Trotter of Boston, Mass., Sunday, January 8, at the Negro Fellowship League, 3005 State street. All are cordially invited to be present and enjoy the literary treat. Last Sunday the Epworth Church rendered a very fine program. COOK COUNTY BAR ASSN. The Cook County Bar Association will hold its next meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Wabash avenue branch, Friday, Jan. 8, 1915, at 9 p.m. All members are requested to attend this meeting as there will be an election of officers for the ensuing year. SATURDAY AFTEPNOON CLUB. The Saturday Afternoon Pleasure Club was entertained Saturday afternoon, Dec. 26, at the palatial home of Mrs. Estelle Harrison, 509 E. Thirty-sixth street. The ladies wore beautiful pajamas and caps to match. After a couple of hours of different amusement Mrs. Harrison served a six-course dinner. Covers were laid for twenty-four. Kewpie dolls were the favors. POINSETTIA CLUB. The Poinsettia Embroidery Club meet the first Tuesday of the month of Mrs. Garcie M. Hud. The afternoon was pleasantly spent in embroidery and social conversation. THE CLOETE SCOTT SETTLEMENT. The Young Men's Glen Club meet Sunday at 10 a.m. in the Music Room, organized with the following officiating members: Breckridge president, Wm. Parvice, vice president; At Chester Scott, secretary; songs held every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The young men who desire to meet congenial set of young men may join. They will hold its regular meeting Monday evening, Jan. 4. The young men who desire to be present. Visitors invited. This club is working for the upbuilding of men and women who desire to see the one hundred and fifty children are to be made happy at a New Year's party and to have a fun time. Harper avenue, Friday afternoon, Jan. 1. The young men who desire to be present its kind for colored children in Hyde Park. The Dancing Class meets every Thursday at 10 a.m. Mrs. Rosa Fouche, teacher. Only those who wish to be admitted to the Settlement will be admitted. Sewing Class meets evening from 8 a.m. Sewing Class Tuesday evening from 8 and 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and sewing Thursday from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. THE SEA BY CATT RINEE GOPE. John Beilow had always hated the sea. Never had he crossed the ocean and he hoped he never would. So how he had a conviction that the sea hold some vast secret, when tragedy or comedy, he knew not, he feared to test its power. Now, however, the stress of business forced him either to take a quick trip or lose a great contract. Belle cursed his race and made burried preparation for the voyage. There was nothing worse in his estimation than to be literally throw into an appallingly close proximity to a thousand strange people and to eat, sleep and spend every hour of the day with those same people. However, all his fears were in way minimized when the great sailor smoothly out and past Sara Hook. A cursory glance over the people on deck told him that they were a harmless enough looking crowd and not lacking in a variety of attractive girls. Much to his amazement he realized that the soft motion of the boat, the water and the rhythmic chirp of the ship would him a sense rest such as the noise of the city he never offered him. He went behind and sought a typifier. The sea-going stenographers were for the moment all engaged, and Bellew was obliged to wait until one was free to take his letters. When finally a cotton broker came out of the office nearest Bellew he stepped in and gazed blankly at the girl sitting at her typewriter. "I am muttered." "I see now what so much business is done on shipboard. Gee whiz—what a beauty!" "Did you say anything?" Sally Parker looked straight into Bellew's eyes. "I want to dictate some letters," he said more or less gruffly. "Aro you not feeling well?" Sally asked with a peculiarly irritating sweetness. "I am so sorry for people who can't stand the sea. Perhaps if letters could wait you will feel better in the same day makes such a difference." "I will write them now," Bellew said, and Sally put paper in her machine without another word. The dictating went on smoothly enough, and when the letter was finished and another one started, Bellew found himself smiling inwardly. Bellew led his daughter to a girl like Sally was going to see her. When Liverpool was reached she seemed to disappear with maddening swiftness from the wharf. Bellew cursed his fate, and the moment he stepped from the gangplank he lived only for the moment when he would again step on it. He called him self every kind of a fool for falling in love with a seafaring stenographer. His business in Liverpool proved a flattering success, and when he again went up the gangplank to board the ship it was with a starringly cool pair of knees and a heart that beat with painful rapidity. "I would be sorry for myself if love came to me more than once in a lifetime if this is the way it bowls one over to me. He looks a short man. "That girl won't listen to me—it will be all up with yours truly." Sally was at her post in the type-writing office and she looked up with a most charming smile when Bellew stood beside her. "I want you to take down a letter immediately," he said. "Dear," dictated Bellew, "darling—Girl of the Sea—" "This letter is rather of a private nature—" suggested Sally looking in a fashion at Bellew. "I love you," continued the young man and watched with delight the color that leaped into Sally's cheeks "If you won't try to return my love I shall jump—". "I wouldn't do anything desperate," Sally interrupted with a soft laugh. "It delays the trip when lifeboats have to be lowered to fish for people who act foolishly." "It wouldn't be acting foolishly," Bellew said with more feeling than he thought himself capable of. "Life wouldn't be worth a farthing to me if you refuse me—Sally—please don't re-love me." he pleaded me boyish. "I did not say I intended to refuse," she told him. "Wonderful thing—the ocean." Bellew murmured. le murmured. (Copyright, 1914, by the McClure Newspa- "Beautiful." "How glad I am," purred the visitor, "that your daughter has made such an excellent match." Mrs. Sruz smiled, in the gratified manner, and the campaigner, "Yes well, Madge has married well—very well," she answered, complacently. "But what a pity," pursued she of the catty instinct, "that he has such a peculiar name—Fussenmuck, isn't suited impersonately. "Yeen, greed the other indifferently." "Hateful don't you think so?" "I haven't thought about the sound of it," declared Mrs. S.—, whose feelings had been eradicated in the struggle for existence, "but I know that it's got a perfectly beautiful appearance on a check!" Too Short or Accurate Too Short an Acquaintance. "Of course, I don't wish to put any obstacle in the way of your getting married," a mistress said to her servant, "but I wish it were possible for you to postpone it until I get another maid." "Well, mum," Mary Ann replied, "I'd only think I know 'im well enough to ask 'im to put it off." London Standard. Pax High for Opium In the market of Lhasa opium is said to be sold for its weight in silver. Turkeya In Hawaii In the mountainous districts of Hawaii wild turkeys are very numerous, and form an important resource for the wandering camper. They are, of course, imported American turkeys zone wild. Some of the stockmen liberated domestic turkeys, and they promptly took to a bold life and are thriving excellently, their only foe apparently being the mongoose, which ultimately will prove their 'unduling.' This simply shows how readil, domestic stock harks to wild life when given an opportunity. TRAINING LEFT HAND RESULTS HAVE NOT BEEN A3 ANTI-PATED. Possibility of a Second Speech-Center Was Considered, but Experiments Have Destroyed That Hope, According to Physicians. Some time ago the development of left-handedness children was warmly advocated by various persons, not only because in this way reliance could be placed on both upper extremities for mechanical work which would undoubtedly be of advantage in case of serious disturbance of the functions of the right arm, but also because the left arm is the only arm by which the left arm a second speech center might develop in the right hemisphere of the brain in the same way as the well-developed right arm corresponds with the speech center place in the left half of the brain. The Berlin physician, M. Frankel, was especially active in the advocacy of this idea—in fact, experiments in this direction were undertaken in various localities. The practical results which have been so far reported do not correspond to any degree to the optimistic expectations of the advocates of the method, says the Journal of the American Medical Association. Doctor Schafer; on the basis of permission granted by the school deputation, collected statistics with reference to the left-handedness among about 18,000 pupils of the Berlin public schools. These statistics show that per cent of all the children are left-handed, 55 per cent of all the boys and 2.98 per cent of the girls. The percentage of children in whom hands are equally developed is very small, being only 21 per cent. The overwhelming majority, 95.78 per cent of all the children, are distinctly right-handed. In several school districts, among 448 teachers, there were ten who were left handed. L. Katscher's work on "Training the Left Hand" was the theoretical basis for the exercises to train the left hand. They included exercises in writing, arithmetic manual training and gymnastics; especially in the last two systematic efforts were made. In general, the result showed that the possibility of employing the bitherto unadjusted hand was achieved and marked interest, but the physical awkwardness generally was a great hindrance. The outcome of the whole experiment shows that in no case could a preference for the left hand be developed. It may be trained to be a welcome assistant to the right hand, but it may not be able to teach writing the complaint is made of a destruction of the gesthetic sense and a deterioration of the hand-writing. The children refused to write with the left hand, became nervous and worried over it, and increased intellectual development was in no case an opinion was unanimous that the advantages stood in no relation to the expenditure of time, space and patience. Enormous Rainfall in Hawaii. The rainfall on the island of Hawaii varies greatly, ranging from the enormous downpour of 353 inches a year in the upper Walpiio valley to 20 inches on some of the slopes of Huaifai. The only surface streams on the island are a narrow, northeast coast between Hilo and Kohala. Water river, according to the United States geological survey, is the largest stream on the island and has been partly developed for irrigation. At Kapoho, on the east point of the island, warm water flows from seams in the rocks. These "warm springs" flow into a pool about 100 feet long, 25 feet wide, and 20 feet deep. The pool is entirely surrounded by rocks and its color varies in shade from a beautiful blue to violet. Waipape, or Green Lake, a body of fresh water in the pit of an island. This lake covers an area of about acres and is fed by springs below the surface. A pumping plant takes water from this lake for domestic use and for irrigation. "White Gold." When silver was first discovered it was thought to be "white gold." It is not known just when gold was first used by man as ornament and coin, but 4,400 years ago the people of the far East and in the countries of northern Africa made most exquisite jewelry out of gold and precious stones. Silver was used for wrought ornaments has never been used and modern man has learned from them in technical skill. Gold as used in the early times was probably found in the form of nuggets, as the ancients would hardly have noticed it in any other form. They hammered it by hand and gave it a most beautiful polish. Silver was not discovered for a long time after gold was in use in man's countries, and when it was discovered silver was thought to be a form of gold, and it came to be known as "white gold." The discovery of copper soon followed that of silver, and then in succession came tin, zinc and lead. New System of Sterilization. Nice, France, has recently adopted a new system of sterilization for its drinking water. The water is sterilized in use with ozone, which is produced in the generator consists of copper plates between which are glass sheets, and the air between the plates is decomposed by a silent discharge at 17,000 volts pressure. The decomposed air is drawn by suction fans through a purifier which eliminates the nitrogen compounds, and therefore the ozone is conducted to a chamber into which the water flows. The water passes through a layer of gravel on a wire netting, and falls into the chamber in the form of a heavy rain. The ozone extracted by having the water fall on stone steps. The water is the absolutely free of germs. There are plants at Nice, one with an output of 40 gallons per second, and the other with an output of 80 gallons. What They Escaped "Mamma, do you think it is true, as papa says, that teachers do not have to work as hard now as they did when he went to school?" "I expect it is." "What do you suppose the reason is?" Sloth, like rust, consumes faster than labor wear, but the used key is always bright—Benjamin Franklin. Italian cigar-Lighter. In a country village in Italy, Popular Mechanics tells us, we may see a slowly burning piece of rope supported on an iron stake; in a position just outside a cigar store suggests the use the smoker is to make it. It is a crude cigar lighter, but certainly as suitable as the wooden Indian still used as a sign for a tobacco store. Costly Cottage. "Could you be satisfied with love in a cottage, dearest?" sighed the poor young man. "Certainly I could." responded the girl, who really loved him. "But there must be a breakfast room, a music room, parquet floor, and a big marble fireplace in the front hall."-Louisville Courier-Journal. Power in the Truth. If you tell the truth, you have infinite power supporting you; but if not, you have infinite power against you—Charles George Gordon. EXTRAVAGANT LIVING. If money were as easy to make as it is to spend what a delightful world this would be to live in, but unfortunately this condition does not exist. Many of us, however, do not realize until it is too late. The time to save money is when you are making it, and you can do it. You can promised rainy day when you will be in dire need of it. Colleagues have learned the lesson well, as is evidenced by the great number of homes owned by them, and yet it is all practically of recent origin. Fifteen or twenty years ago the coloured people owned a piece of property for a 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 high rentals when this money can be applied on a home. It is much better to take time by the forelock and today and be a home owner. You can have a plan whereby you can make your rent money buy you a home. 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EDWARD FELIX ::: 52 W. 30th ST. Mrs. Edw. Felix's Hairdressing Parlo Stands open for all kinds of Hairdressing, Scalp Treatment, Hair Goods to order. Special care taken of the hands and nails. A complete line of toilet articles. Tel. Douglas 2928 General Mail Order Business to all parts of the country 52 W. 30th St. Treatment for Paralysis A sprained ankle shows morsed in water as he loses son can bear. Keep it at perature for about an hour half, renewing the water if that persists. It will not tight enough to prevent a ment of the joint. The re- spends upon the absolute p of any motion. Humanity. Human life is the same every if we could but get at the truth should find that all the tragedy comedy of Shakespeare have been produced in one blood; what is true made all of one blood; what is true in some sort true of other; manifestations may differ, the essential elements and spring action are the same—Whittier. Unpleasant Perspiration? Armpits-Pect-Body Folds O'Rine A Deodorant Toilet Water does not support inflammation Can All Older Absolutely Leading Druggists-Department Stores Office Phonet Res. 5133 Se. Wakah Ave. Oakland 4662, Auto. 73-058 Phone Direct 8015 Dr. Theo. R. Mozee DENTIST 4709 SO. STATE STREET CHICAGO Hours 9 A.M. to P.M. 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. Sundays by Appointment. Humanity. ```markdown ``` OTHER YEAR IS GONE AND JACK JOHNSON STILL IS RING KING on T. Salazar Says There Is White Man in the World Who Has a Mite of a Chance of Whipping Him - Defeat of Wilkie Ritchie Is One of Most Notable Happenings of Past Year. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Only two real big things happened in the world of pugilism in 1914. First and foremost was the stopping of professional boxing in California, where for a quarter century practically all the champions have been either developed or dethroned. Second in point of importance was the passing of the world's lightweight championship from Willie Ritchie to Dale Welsh. We might mention also the winning the undisputed world's bantam-tight championship by "Kid" Wilming from Johnny Coulon, but this lea has practically belonged to Williams for a couple of years, and the slipping of the bald-headed Coulon is a mere formal proceeding. The year 1915 will find no change speak of in the heavyweight division. Big Jack Johnson still holds a championship, having defended it ice during the year, his opponent being uninguaged Americans succeeded in fooling the French promoters into thinking had a chance with the black. No Change in Heavyweights. Johnson otherwise is no different than he was a year ago. He is still in Europe, gets arrested once in a while for speeding, and, so far as he can see, is in no danger of losing his title. He is also some gentlemen of the press persist in referring to as "white hopes." The best of the so-called "hopes" at the end of this year seems to be James Willard, who is reported to be matched with Johnson for a championship battle in South America or Mexico, and he is referred to as the "best" simply because he is strong, and not because he has done anything in the long worth mentioning. There isn't, so far as anybody knows, a white man in the world who has a mite of a chance of whipping Johnson, and, much as we dislike to acknowledge the fact, it looks very much as if the black fellow will continue to rule the heavyweights for another decade—and very probably much longer. Clabby King of Middleweights. The middleweight crown, after experiencing a rather turbulent year, rests on the curly head of Jimmy Clabby. The Indianian's deed to the title white so clear cut as his adroitish. But, nevertheless, he neglects it. He may claim the championship as being accused of being a mere under. most notable right of the wicked who defeated the George Chip in San Jose who saw the wonton of boxing skill which in that contest will readen the abuses allangers will have to be in order to whip him. lightweight champion, has been rather busy from England, where the from Ritchie, but is or poor job of defending ship, is of from eight to twelve in Welsh engaged in champion, and in three of with Charley White, Jim Young Shugruce—has he, his title being saved that in no instance was cision rendered. one Still Playing Safe. ane, though he recently with Joe Mandel, is for the ground and it chances in losing the championship. year, as last, and as time since he won the from Abe Attell, has unfair weight conditions that, in view of the time he himself ent catchweights, there are any damage championship, especially Louisiana is the only state where twenty-round bouts egally conducted. Williams, a chunky little hunk and flesh, has made an ideal fight champion, and the rea- has not appeared in notests more than five are no men in his class giving him a fight. most notable prize ring it-aside, of course, from und easy defeat of Coulon nochout of the clever Eddle was making a wild scram-the champion until he jumped up against the Kid's rock-like fists. Taken all around, it has been rather quiet year in pugilism, and, if we want to look upon the dark side of it it has been a very disastrous year, it only has boxing been stopped illuminis, and does Jack Johnson undeleted, but the European as robbed the prize ring of that little bantamweight, Charley Max, and probably will rob it of its Carpenter and other stars. ROE TROTTER TO ADDRESS PEOPLE. or of the Boston Guardian Reven Letter to Speak Upon Segregation and the White House Visit. Boston, Mass., Jan. 1—Editor Wm. Monroe Trotter of the Boston Guard is receiving letters from through out the country, inviting him to speak. he work of the man and the paper e inapparable and everything he had or will have goes to the work the Guardian. He is enduringly strengthen his paper as Bryan did Commoner, by going out and打招呼 to his copio that he has ushself in his decision to his people and his paper, of self encouragement by the FRATERNAL MOVEMENT P. LANNED BY CITIZENS OF LOUISVILLE, KY. (Special to Chicago Defender.) Louisville, Ky. Jan. 1. It is proposed to inaugurate in Louisville the museum in the great fraternal movement culminating in an annual fraternal day. Upon this day a grand pageant and parade will be given in which will be portrayed the resources and political and industrial aspects of the Negro race Louisville and throughout the state of Kentucky. It is proposed to make this not only a gala day for Louisville but an occasion which will be remembered as the beginning of a new era of fraternism among the race. The need of such a movement has long been felt by our representative men and women and the time was never more propitious than at the present. The cooperation of the various race organizations, political and fraternal, throughout the state has been politically important to them have already agreed to participate. Not the least part of this fraternal movement will be in the development of a stronger race consciousness and in emphasizing the need of more initiative among the people as well as unity, harmony and cohesion. The public will be advised through the medium of the press regarding particulars as they develop but any immediate information may be had from any of the committee named below. The personnel of the commission will be Frank Brown, E. L. Bowen, William Warley, E. C. Malone, W. B. Matthews, C. W. King, M. B. Tayle, William Miller, J. B. Colbert, W. P. Hicks and John Wheatley. J. H. Lewis, president; E. C. Malone, first vice-president; W. P. Hicks, secretary; John Wheatley, treasurer. TWO WIMPS RETURN TO BUFFALO, NEW YORK Mrs. Genevieve Lee. Wimp and Marilhail Henrietta Wimp, her daughter, left today for their home at Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. Wimp's two children, Edward D. Jr., and Benote H. L. Wimp, will remain with their grandmother, Mrs. Henrietta P. Lee, 3159 State street. Mrs. Wimp and children spend time with her, but to put her daughter in school, Marilhail won second prize in the popularly baby contest Christmas Day by the Phyllis Wheaty Club. PROVIDENT NURSES The nurses of Provident Hospital gave their annual Christmas party Tuesday evening at Esther Frien Home. Early in the evening friends of the nurses gathered for the party and were greeted with cards with dancing and cards. Miss Warlick, the superintendent, with several nurses, served a delicious luncheon for the guests. Miss Gaines and Miss Stubbs received the guests. The home was beautifully decorated and filled with Christmas decorations much to the beauty of the occasion. Each nurse wished all a "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." CHRISTMAS AT SIOUX FALLS, S. D SUNFalls, S. D., Jan. 1—One of the most pleasing social functions that has been arranged for the Falkirk Falkirk for long time was given at the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mitchell of 1218 South Dakota avenue on Christmas day in honor of their holiday guest, Mrs. F. H. Gresham of Cedar Rapids, Ia. A sumptuous turkey dinner with all the accessories was served promptly at 2:30 p. m. The company was seated at one large table and the guests were most artistically decorated. In the serving of the dinner the holiday colors were carried out in a pleasing way. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell are royal entertainers and the after-dinner hours were pleasantly spent in music and games until 6:30, when the entire party repaired to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Avery, 609 S. 4th avenue, where at 8 p. m. a bountiful Christmas supper was served. The succeeding hours were spent in toasts and desserts for the last hour when the guests departed for several homes feeling that the "Pace on earth, good will towards men" had not been sung in vain. Mrs. Mayme Stone Roman, Secretary, Makes Appeal for Second Payment. Shelbyville, Ky., Jan. 1.—Friday night of last week a bazaar was given by the King's Daughters for the bene- fit of a hospital for the race. Appeals were sent out for aid for the second payment. A number of the leading women of this town and county are in charge. Mrs. Mayme Stone Roman is secretary. She has worked incen- sively for the school of hospital and has been assisted by Mrs. Saffell. The efforts of these good women are being applauded for their self-sacrificing service. They would be pleased to receive a donation from any person throughout the county. Unappreciative Daddy "What's that?" asked Mr. Crumox, as he looked at the notes from which his daughter was trying to play the piano. "That's music." "You may think it's music, daughter, dear, but if you could hear how it sounds you'd realize that it's some kind of an optical illusion." Wasta No Time. Our advice to the young man is this: If the girl he visits comes into the parlor a little late and offers the excuse she has been helping her mother wash the dishes, rush her to the parsonage as soon as possible if her reputation for truth and veracity is good—Houston Post. Common Knowledge Sister—"I'm writing a composition on dogs. Can you tell me anything about them, or Ms. Brother—"Well, there's oope thing I think anyone ought to know, and that is fleas." BEAUTY CULTURE SCHOOL Mme. J. Wallace, the well known hair specialist and beauty culturist will open soon a school taking up a three month course of instruction. Hair dressing, manicuring facial massage chhipropo and military will be applied. Applications taken at once. Write or call for terms. $328 E. 36th street. POPULAR BABIES WIN PRIZES IN EXCITING CONTEST Little Loraine Sublett and Matiable Henrietta Wimp Winners of Girl Babies' Prizes and John Francis Thomas and Charles Collins Winners of Boys' Prizes at Phyllis Wheatley Benefit. Christmas day was a happy one for a number of little folks as well as the grownuts. There was a delightful dance on that afternoon at Johnson's Dreamland Hall. The hall was packed with friends of the Phyllis Wheatley Home and the Peerless orchestra was present to play their latest dances, while Mr. Charles Selden, floor manager. For three hours or more the dancers enjoyed the afternoon immensely. Many wore their THE BABY Little Loraine Sublett, Christmas gowns and the little ones carried their dolls and horr. The Most Popular Baby. There were prizes offered for the most popular baby. For several weeks 5-cent tickets were sold. Mr. Hirsch, a 501 Bryant avenue, entered the contest. Mrs. Henrietta P. Lee entered her little granddaughter, Marielle Wimp of Buffalo, N. Y. Little Loraline, 1 year and 6 months, who is as sweet as a little angel, won the first girl's prize, which was a baby buggy and a doll. Little Loraline reported $11. When little Loraline heard she won the first prize among the girl babies THE BIRTH OF A LITTLE BOY Maribelle Henrietta Wimp. she shouted, "Oh, mother, I have won!" She was the recipient of many congratulations. Little Maribelle Wimp won the second prize among the girls, which was a high brown doll. She reported $14.40 in cash for tickets sold. When she received the doll her eyes lit up with pleasure and happiness, and said, "Oh, mother, I am so proud of your doll. isn't it pretty?" Maribelle Wimp left Saturday for her home to attend school, which opens on Monday. The boys in the contest were many, but it was little John Francis Thomas, his grandson of Rev. J. F. Thomas, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, who won the first prize, running in $46.80. Little Chris Robert Collins, whose mother is the popular Mrs. Myrtle Collins, won second prize, turning in $24.85. The dance was under the direction of Mrs. Clara Studymire. JUVENILES ENJOY XMAS TREE IN MICHIGAN Special to Catalog Defender. Britton Harbor, Mich., Jan. 1- The church exercises of the A. M. E. church has been ever witnessed, for which much credit is due Mrs. Val. Mitchel and Mrs. Page. The tableau scenes were certainly worthy of comment. The church was packed to the doors and many beautiful and useful gifts adorned the tree. Rev. Crider and wife wish to thank members of the board that presented him with the $15, and all members and friends who remembered them so handsomely on christmas. Presiding Elder Rev. Deau wife had over Christmas. Mrs. Mitchel had been at her beautiful home on Empire avenue for twelve and each mother present which the little ones had made with their tiny hands. Mr. and Mrs. Tylan, from Jackson, are visiting Mrs. Tylan's mother, Mrs. Dean. TO REVIVE THE MEMORIES OF RAILROAD MEN WHO RAN THAT WAY. I passed a man the other day, and it swept things before me. And it carried my mind back to days when life was young— It made me think of an old house, that I passed one day with nobody in it. Whenever I walk to Suffern along the Erie track I go by a poor old farmhouse with its shingles broken and black; I suppose I've passed it a hundred times, but I always stop for a minute And look at the house, the tragic house, the house with nobody in it. This house on the road to Suffern needs a dozen panes of glass, And somebody ought to weed the walk and take a scythe to the grass; It needs new paint and shingles, and the wines should be trimmed and tied, But what it needs the most of all, is some people living inside. If I had a lot of money and all my debts were paid, I'd put a gang of men to work with brush and saw and spade; I'd buy that place and fix it up the way it used to be. And I'd find some people who wanted a home and give it to them free. Now, a new house standing empty, with staring windows and door, Looks idle, perhaps, and foolish, like a hat on its block in the store; But there's nothing mournful about it, it can't be sad and lone, For the lack of something within it that it has never known. But a house that has done what a house should do, a house that has sheltered life. That has put its loving wooden arm around a man and his wife, A house that has echoed a baby's laught and held up his stumbling feet, Is the saddest sight when it's left alone, that ever your eyes could meet. So WHENEVER I go to Suffern along the Erie track, I never go by the empty house without stopping and looking back, Yet it hurts me to look at the crumbling roof and the shutters falling apart, For I can't help thinking the poor old house is a house with a broken heart. MISS OLGA WILSON IN CITY. Accompanied by Miss Alverta Phillips, Both of St. Paul, and High School Lassies. Arriving in the city Christmas Eve, five hours late, Miss Wilson and Miss Phillips reached here at 2:45 Christmas morning, and every minute of the St. Paul.belles' time has been taken. Saturday after Christmas they were given a matinee party at the Illinois Theatre to see the Follies, and at night a card party at the home of Miss Custor; Sunday she attended school, and Monday received a High School refresher Tuesday evening Miss Wilson's aunt, Miss Williams, gave her a dance and card party at her beautiful home, 3266 Vernon avenue, where four tables were used for games by the young people. The rest of the week was used for visiting. Those who called on her and two other card parties at the homes of Miss Williams, 3150 Forest avenue, and Miss Taylor, 3717 Forest avenue, and at the home of her aunt she told a reporter for the DEFENDER that "this was the swellest time she has ever had in all her three visits to the Windy City. I am thinking of coming again next summer; I do know that when I graduate from High I am coming to enter the University of Chicago." When asked when she would leave she said: "It is hard telling if I can have a lower berth for Sunlight, may not leave before then, but Monday morning at 9:15. At any time I am going to leave at the very last minute." WILLIAMS' SINGERS HAVE JOLLY Members of Company and Friends Make Merry Around Christmas Tree and Receive Many Presents. During the twelve years that the Williams' Singers have been organized their long tours have caused them to spend their Christmas, en route—sometimes on the Pacific coast, sometimes in Canada and sometimes in Europe. The manager arranged the route so that the company could be in Chicago last Christmas (1913), and Mrs. Hattie Johnson, wife of the musician, was received from her position as pianist of the company by Miss Ethul Minor, arranged a Christmas tree for the company at her beautiful home on Washab rue. The affair was such a success that the ladies of the company decided to have a tree for the members of the company each Christmas This year it was Mrs. Williams' turn to arrange the tree, so Thursday afternoon, Christmas Eve, the Williams' Singers and some of the members of their families gathered at the Williams home, 6018 Vernon avenue, where each one received many presents from the beautifully decorated Mrs. Virginia Green, Mrs. Smith, Miss Ethel Minor, Mrs. Marie Merrill, Mrs. Annis Hackley, Mrs. Hatie Smith, Mrs. Katherine Johnson, Mrs. Charlie Scott, Miss Carrie Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Enna, Mr. and Mrs. Crabb, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Johnson, G. L. Johnson, Mr. Chas. Kindle, Mrs. Lena Ray, Mr. Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. P. Williams, Mrs. P. Franka Wesley Anderson, Alta M. Smith, M. Smith, Mr. Smith, Anderson and Mr. R. S. Smith, editor of the Defender, were honored guests of the company. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS. The Chicago Defender acknowledges Christmas greetings in the form of beautifully engrossed cards from Dr. and Mrs. Booker T. Washington Dr. and Mrs. Booker T. Washington Tuskegee, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Binga. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hale Williams Mr. B. Emanuel Johnson. Mr. Thressa G. Macon. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett J. Scott, Tus kegee, Ala. Business Only. As a general thing when a man at the table ties the napkin around his neck he did not come there to indulge in table talk—Galveston News. DR. G. W. MILLER. 1307 West 81st St. corner Throop, Englewood. Office Phone Wentworth 7965. Residence Phone Kenwood 6705. FAILURE OF BREWERY HAMPERS KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS PLANS Columbia, Ohio, Committee, Still Wrangling Over Entertaining Grand Lodge—$1,500 Guarantee One Cause of Trouble. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Columbus, O. Jan. 1—The going into the hands of a receiver of the Columbus-Hoster Brewing Association, the biggest brewery combine in this city and section, may handicap the K.P. section on arrangements which is in charge of meeting for the meeting here next August. One of the supreme grand lodge and encampment. It was expected that this company would put up the $1,500 guarantee Major Jackson asks to insure proper arrangements for the encampment. Now that the concern has gone into possession of the receiver it is hardly possible to be allowed to stack up this sum. It is in that that there is some discord in the committee, one faction being opposed to permitting the organization to engage in the liquor traffic, even to help out on the expenses. The fact that wants the liquor privileges, it is said, has threatened to remove the opponents from the committee. One set is claimed to be more intent on securing liquor concessions than about making appropriate arrangements for taking care of visiting K. P.'s. Too Many Star Chamber Sessions. It is even hinted that a little ring is after the liquor concessions. Practically nothing has been accomplished to date in the matter of making arraignment, but the encampment grounds still a matter of limitation only, and the brewery combine that was to have furnished the $1,500 in the hands of the receiver, it looks like the meeting of the K. P. supreme grand lodge and encampment will have to be taken to some other city. Many of the substantial and earnest members of the order regret the Condition of affair, and they are to remedy them. One product is marked: "There has been too many star chamber sessions of a few who are dead set on controlling the liquor concessions. For the good of the order and the fair name of the good people of the race here, the order cannot afford to even wink at the taking over of liquor concessions to help deceive them, and had better fail utterly barring liquor and make a success with liquor revenues. The public won't stand for it." ENCOURAGED. Because you love me I have much achieved, Had you despised me then I must have failed, But since I knew you trusted and believed, I could not disappoint you and so prevailed. The lines above are those of the lamented Dunbar and arp quoted as a preface to the statement that the CHIAGO DEFENDER feels encouraged by the support that it has received during the year past. For this we heartily thank you, but in order for greater achievement, which is your as well as our own, money is needed in the individual part in the matter is the present payment of overdue subscription. Need we say more? Humility of Knowledge The ignorant imagine the learned, whom they have never seen, to be always talking in dark sentences and fine language; the simplicity and humour of knowledge of a Sir Isaac Newton—his understanding.—Catherine Stanley, No Expense Attached Alkall Pete="Heard about Ploce Shorty's bereavement" Red Dog Sag="No. Who's dead?" Alkall Pete="His father." Red Dog Sag="Means a kinder heavy funeral expense for Shorty." Alkall Pete="Oh, no. Country stands it—they hanged him." Spokane Statesman. Russian Sport Russian horses are good racers on turf, but during the long winters when sport is wanted they are shod with a special kind of light shoes with a special kind of race shoes and raced on the ice. It is said that their speed is often astonishing. He Should Worry! Man at the Door-"Tell yer mw I'm the installment collector, and if she don't pay up I'll have to take the piano." Boy-"I wish you would take the darn thing. She's threat'n to gimme music lessons."-Life. British Empire and China. The British empire has an area of 13,153,712 square miles, and a population of 434,286,650. The Chinese empire has an area of 4,277,170 square miles, with a population of 312,400,590. Hays Hair Pomade is not a vasaline, but a true pomade, straightens and softens the hair. SECRETARY A. M. MAKES REPORT TO A. M. E. ZION CHURCH AT BIRMINGHAM (Special to the Chicago Defender). Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 1—That the financial secretary of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church during the past year has been able to collect more than $100,000 for general church claims, missions and education was shown in the report of Dr. J. S. McKinney, secretary of the financial board, for his session Wednesday and Thursday. The board is composed of one member from episcopal district, and was presided over by Bishop J. S. Caldwell. Attending the meeting were some rather prominent men in the church. Among them were Bishop J. W. Alstork of Montgomery, Bishop Alexander Walters of New York City, Bishop G. L. Blackwell of Philadelphia, Bishop A. J. Blackwell of Philadelphia, N.C. C. J. secretary, secretary of West Palm Beach, N.C. C. Dr. George C. Clinton, starred editor of Star of Zion, Charlotte, N.C. C. John C. Dancy, secretary of church extension, Philadelphia, and others. The board made a thorough audit of Dr. Jackson's accounts, found that the books and vouchers tallied to the secretary and his clerks under the service. The financial showing of the general church was considered remarkable, in view of the financial depression throughout the country. The members of the board attended strict meetings, called them to Birmingham and spent no time in speech-making and attending social functions. LANDLORD FEASTS TENANTS CHRISTMAS Christmas day Mr. R. H. Johnson. 3121 Wabash avenue, surprised all of his roomers by serving them with a bountie dinner, consisting of turkey and all the trimmings that go with it. Among those who enjoyed his hospitality were Professor J. H. Johnson, Professor J. H. Johnson, Miss R. Hickman, N. Hickman, Mrs. Bcket, and daughter, Mrs. E. Carr and son, Mrs. Backson, Miss E. Hickman, Mrs. E. Joyce, Deplen, R. H. Hayes and Wyatt, Jr. COMING WEDDINGS. Mrs. Gertrude L. Blackwell will be married on January 1 to Dr. Joseph Hill of Los Angeles, Cal., where they will reside. NEWS OF THE SICK List of Your Friends Under a Physician's Care at Home or In the Hospitals. Mrs. Eva Jenifer has been confined to her room with a la gripe for the past week. Mrs. Albreta Smith is some better, having been confined to her home with tonsillitis for the past two weeks. Mrs. T. F. Dyson, 3433 Federal street, was on the sick list this week, but is much improved. Mrs. Lena Dailey, 3818 Rhodes avenue. Miss Marguerite Beauty, 3819 Forest avenue, is on the sick list. Miss Marguerite Brown, 6008 Lawrence avenue, is out after being ill for several weeks. Mr. William Brouton, 3208 South Park avenue, who has been ill with the grip, is reported better. Mr. Charles Cross, 3558 State street, who has been ill for two weeks, is better and able to be rest. Mrs. Cogier, who has been on the sick list at Provident Hospital, is back at home much improved. Mrs. Harriett McCutcheon, 3754 Dearborn street, who has been confined to her bed for many weeks, is greatly improved. She reported that Rev. S. L. M. Francis of the Original Presidency Baptist Church is very ill. Mrs. Eva House Burdell, who has been sick at Provident Hospital for some time, was to have returned home Wednesday. "Mother" Harriet Buckner of Thirty-seventh and La Salle streets is reported as being very ill. She is a veteran member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She has been ill at Agnes Crenshaw of 3318 Vernon avenue is sick at her parent's residence. A. Covington, a well-known railroad man, who has been ill at his residence, 2300 Dearborn street, for some weeks, has gone to the Post-Graduate Hospital for expert treatment. Mrs. H. H. Boger, the beauty specialist, contracted a severe cold Christmas night and has been indolent since. It is reported she is much better today. Her father, who is quite ill in Ohio, is reported better. Daily Thought. Seize the minutes as they pass; the woof of life is thought; warm up the colors, let them glow by fire or fancy fraught. Live to some purpose, make a good, a golden hope, to the—a joy, a good, a golden hope, to the—a heavenly怒sy. —S. T. Coleridge. Alring the Plants How many people air their plants? This must be done on all pleasant days by opening the windows at some distance from them, never the window at which they are growing, and so mixing the fresh, cold air with the warm air of the room. This is especially necessary in winter. Drawing the Line. "How about a tar roof for your hotel?" asked the agent. "Not in this town," declared the landlord of the Umpfahville house. "The boys have to sleep in it, but my beds for tar-and-feather parties, don't want 'em to begin on my roof." What Interested Him Four-year-old Paul had heard the next door neighbor say that she was to have a dress "with a train on it." As soon as the neighbor had gone Paul asked his mother breathlessly: "Oh, mamma, will the train have an engine, too?" Country Without Industries. Grace is pretty famous in industries, and for this reason is largely dependent upon the outside world for all sorts of manufactured products, and in many lines of agriculture, notably cereals, the domestic production is insufficient for home consumption. England's Oldest Port. Palmulm is probably the oldest port in England. It was used by the Phoenix at least twenty-five hundred years ago. W. H. HARRISON SPEAKS AT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH Noted Western Lawyer Emancipation Day Orator at Standard Literary Society—Given Banquet by Leading Citizens. Hon. William H. Harrison, LL.B, the注注 attorney at law of Oklahoma City, Okla., delivered an able address on Friday afternoon at Olivet Bapt Church, twenty-seventh and Dearborn Street and Segregation," Mr. William H. Terrell, president of the literary and the man who solicited the coming of the orator, presided at the meeting, and Mr. Harrison was introduced by the Rev. E. J. Fisher, pastor of the church. Mr. Harrison is the lawyer who championed the race's cause before the supreme court of the United States and won himself many awards. WILLIAM HARRISON. He gave segregation and jim-crowism a death blow and showed to the world the unchristian, unpatriotic, inhuman attitude toward the Afro-American citizens. He explained minutely the arguments he made before the highest tribunal in America and how such arguments of new York were impressed with the legitimacy which he presented his case. He made a fine impression and later was escorted to the dining room, where a banquet was served in his honor. Banquet Program. The speaking program was as follows: Dr. E. J. Fisher, master of ceremonies; Dr. George C. Hall, toastmaster; Hon. R. S. Abbott, "The White Woman," The Chicago Physician; Hon. George C. Ellis, "The Progressive Eagle"; Richard T. Green, "The Outlook of the race"; Dr. A. L. Smith, "Is the Negro a Pauper"; J. M. Higgitham, "Facilities in Chicago"; Louis B. Anderson, "Civil Determent"; Hon. S. B. Turner, "The role of a legalist"; Cary B. Lewis, "Men on the Intellectual Front." STORK LIMITED HAS Mrs. Edward Hill, nie Mrs. Hattie King, 3604 State street, and her 15-pound son returned from Gatesburg, Ill., where she went to be with her mother during her acquaintance. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Grinnell, 3308 State street, and her rival on Christmas day of a beautiful baby girl, just the image of its mother. Already the darling has a taste for cookies and pastries. BUDDY PHELPS GETS GOLD WATCH AT FEAST Famous Halfback of Butte High School Football Team Receives Valuable Present at Silver Bow Club. (Special 'to the Chicago Defender), Butte, Mont., L. Jan. 1—The members of the Butte high school football team at the scrubs who did so much to help the championship team, as well as the coach, and the team, were given a banquet at the Silver Bow Club Saturday night, December 19, that was one of the most enjoyable affairs of its kind ever held in Butte. There was plenty to eat, plenty to drink (water only), plenty of good music, and, last but not least, plenty of good fellowship, which made the dinner a big success. Toastmaster Fred Furman, Malcolm Gillis, prime movers of the managing the banquet, are entitled to enjoy their efforts, as nothing was forgotten, and when the happy party dispersed near the midnight hour rousing cheers and a tiger were given for the "Roughnecks," as they style themselves. One of the pleasing features of the dinner was the presentation of a gold watch to Buddy Pheips, Butte's wonderful halfback, who by his modest manner and great play, has endeared himself to all football fans in this city. His own people bought him to watch, and he will prize it as one of the greatest numbers of life. The high school boys gave him the football yells, and some that have never been heard on a football field, while all joined in when Carter's orchestra played special airs. Bud Pheips is the only Afro-American boy in the Butte high school and the first member of the race to be an honor guest at the Silver Bow Club, considered to be the most exclusive football team among young Pheips was called upon for a role he made the best talk of any of the students, although many are in their senior year. Respectfully Submitted Diglyth is an impressive quality of the human animal, and may be noble and useful (either or both), but the fact is that even a shirt has something to it besides starch. This sentiment is respectfully set down for the study of teachers, preachers and politicians—Collier's Weekly. The Idleness in Cities One overshadowing reason, why there are so many idle people in the cities is that there is too much unactivated land in the country. How long will it take the world to learn that there are not enough roller-top desk chairs, whereas Nature has made it possible for humans to make their food—Honest Past. DR. HARRY GARNES VISITS PORTSMOIRE OH, I. (Special to Chicago Defender.) Portsmouth, O., Jan. 1—Dr. Harry Garnes of Chicago, Ill., president of the Matrimonial Club of that city, was here Christmas day, the guest of Miss Pearl Anderson, one of the most. of young women in the state. The doctor showed us the coun- tsey by the father of Miss Anderson and the immense furniture store pleased the doctor greatly. He stated to a Defender reporter he would report to the club the first of the year. All secretaries of fraternal orders are requested to send the name, address and telephone to the secretary of your todge or order. Do not Will be published free each week. 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Manning were entertained at dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lovieky Powell returned to this city, after spending a six week visit in Chicago, ill, with her grand-daughter, Mrs. George Warr Bryant. Mrs. Bryant returned to this city with Mrs. Powell, to spend Christmas and with friends. **Mr. and Mrs. George Ward spent Christmas and were entertained at Christmas dinner by Mr. and Mrs. John Hathway of Niles, Mich, who celebrated in honor of the birthday of his wife. **The Northern State University O. O.' C, hold their annual election of officers Thursday evening, Dec. 17, at which time the following were elected to office: Miss Cora B. Abu, Mrs. Rose Bell, W. L. X.; Cynthia C. Walters, W. R. D.; Henry N. Hill, W. R. A.; Zora Lemont, W. R. Dep.; Beulah ```markdown ``` * Lucinda Snelling, J. D. * Thomas, W. Cound. * Bertha Ehort. * Anna Dungey, herald. * Tara Dungey. * Recommended to receive and Lodge decree, Mrs. Rose and Miss Ann Dungey. * **The** Fred, W. Martin, will be the pal speaker at the meeting of college students. * next "Pleasant Sunday" pro will be given at Mount Olivet, E. church, on Sunday, Jan. 3, at, and at which time an address acted by Rev. John Cavanaugh * Dance, with other features of Rest. All are invited. ** *After a separation of twenty-eight years,* Mr. Charles H. Baker of Ann Arbor, Mich. came to this city to visit and spend time with his family. Mr. Marris of 2116 S. Lafayette town. They had not seen each other since their childhood days. ** *Mesdames Myrtle and Medea King of Downtown Chicago,* the Christmas of their uncle, Mr. Frank Allen of this city, at 117 N. Francis street. ** *Mr. and M. Henry Coker,* Mr. and Mrs. L. Roberts and Wanda Brown were married in 1910. Mr. Roberts home of the home of Mr. and O. W. Roberts of 728 N. St. Peter's street. ** *A New Year's tea and dance will be given at the K. of P. Hall on Jan. 11, 1910.* Mr. Roberts cordially invited to attend. ** *Mr. Frank Allen gave a stag party and Christmas dinner, entertaining the Messrs. Rolley Sanders, Jack Massina, Claude Calloway and Norman Olivet at his home on 117 N. Francis street.** Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Birch of Kalamazoo, Mich., spent Christmas with Mrs. and Mrs. Edward Curtis of Niles, Mich., *Mrs. Edward Curtis and Mrs. Milburn spent Christmas with her sons, Milburn and Albert, in Indianapolis, Ind. * * Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Ash of Niles, Mich., returned to that city Monday, after spending Christmas and a short visit with Mrs. Louise Ash, his mother, of 1505 W. Orange. * * Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ash and son, Mrs. Cora B. Ash and Mr. Henry N. Hill were entertained at a grand Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Curtis of Niles, Mich. * * Mr. J. M. Studebaker of the Studebaker Co., well remember- * Mr. John Powell on Christmas. Mr. Owell has served as a faithful employee of that corporation for thirty years. * * Mrs. Charles Lee of 418 S. Main street spent Christmas and a short visit with relatives and friends in Ypsilanti, Mich. * * Mrs. Della Howard had a grand Christmas and family dinner at her home. Covered were laid for sixteen. * * Mr. and Mrs. *t* Christmas in this city with Mr. m. Mrs. George Powell. ** *Mrs. S. braves, mother of Mrs. Lorea Newell. Chapin street, is seriously ill at aaughter's home. ** *Mrs. Daley, mother of Mrs. Lorea Newell, in health, a long sage of illness. Curtis spent Christmas in Fort. Ind., with Mrs. Niles. CLEVELAND LETTER By Alexander O. Taylor. Put Fear Aside To face life bravely is not only best in theory, but it is also best in practice. The great mass of our fears are only illusions, which needlessly take possession of our daily life and harass our peace of mind. When boldly faced we must learn to be resilient and Pear as unreliefless, figments of the imagination—Christian Register. Strict The man with the straggly beard was arranging a purchase with the salesman. in a housefurnishing shop. "And will you have a hair mattress or one sea grass grafted the salesman's sea grass grafted the oolie the "I am a vegetarian." MT. CARMEL C. M. E. CHURCH. Sunday, Jan. 3, the services will be extendorial. At 11 n. m. Predesident Elsie Sunday school, at 3 o'clock rev. J. Winfield Sunday school, at 3 o'clock rev. J. Winfield Church, will preach the sacramental this. This being our first quarterly meet-session with us at 3 o'clock. Englewood's also will sing at 3 o'clock. Prof. B. Spencer is director and Mrs. Quinn Brown Egworth League is doing fine. All city Egworth League is doing fine. All city invitation to be present Sunday INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH. Every member of the Institutional Services Christmas morning and hear "The New Year's Sermon" delivered by the pastor and the vice pastor, the officers have been invited to out a plan that will mean much for practically complete, and with plan the pastor will be meeting the watch-meeting service Thursday night were largely attended. In fact the meeting in the history of the church, the church of the first part of the service, the church of the first part of the service, the pastor and associate ministers concluded with a strong and elegant service suited in several accessions. Next Friday the new year the leaders expect every new year the leaders expect every new year the leaders expect every New Year's day and evening and a campaign launched on increasing the memorial service souls have united with the Institutional Services and we are now setting out for 1,000. ST. MARK'S CHURCH. St. Mark's congregation heard a beautiful, simple and practical sermon preached by our pastor, Rev. John W. Robinson, on last Sunday morning, selecting his text from the first chapter of the book of St. John, and the fourteenth verse, which reads as follows: "And the word was made flesh and dwelleth among us. And we beheld His glory. The glory as of the only begotten of the Father full of grace and truth." At the close of his sermon three persons united with the church. The church choir sang beautiful Christmas anthems that were beautiful to hear at the evening services. Watching the services were held Thursday night. The Epworth League had charge of the first hour, our annual love feast took place at 10 p. m. and closed with a consecration service at midnight. The Women's Home Missionary Society of St. Mark's will give a reception on Jan. 4 in honor of the Negro Prenchers' Union, of which the Rev. John W. Robinson is president. The windows for the main auditorium of the new church have been delivered and will doubtless be set this week. QUINN CHAPEL. A large and appreciative audience met morning to hear the wonderful sermon on the Nativity of Christ. It was in memoriam of the sermon that the Nativity of Christ, the Chair, under the leadership of Prof. Robert B. Moore, beautiful Christmas music. Prof. Moore was fortunate in securing several solitaries to attend the service. Anderson, the wife of the pastor, in response to the several admissions to the Christmas music for the evening services Anderson was absent on account of the death of his wife. A apprehensive program was prepared and presented, which was very interesting. BAPTIST MISSIONARY UNION The Baptist Missionary Union met at the State street on Monday. Many were in idylpy spirit. Much was said and done, and the group was progressing. The table cards for the enrolment in setting tables for discussion, the meeting who may hear them, the next meeting where it is hosed on many and more will be held, and the union is growing it will not be long before our meetings with the small church BETHEL CHURCH. The services at Bethel Church last Sunday will long be remembered. In the morning the pastor preached from the subject, "The World's Greatest Hero." Thirteen persons united with the church. In the afternoon the first "Pleasant Sunday Afternoon" was held. A fine audience heard the choir and a song. "Aweed musicians render delightful music." At night Dr. Vernon delivered a masterly and spirited address from the subject, "Brotherhood." Tomorrow will be the second quarterly meeting. In the morning and evening Dr. D. Cook, presiding elder, will preach; in the afternoon Rev. H. E. Stewart of Evanston will preach the communion sermon. Thursday night the Sunday school will hold its annual election of officers and on Friday night the election of trustees for the current year will be held. Commencing Sunday, Jan. 10, at 3 p. m., the revival meetings will be held, conducted by Rev. T. L. Scott, pastor of Grant A. M. E. Church. ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH St. Matthew's A. M. E. Zion Church— sunday, midweek at 1 p.m. and m. p. 4 m.p. prayer service. We will be m prayer class meeting Friday at $ p. m. Rev. W. M. McGee, the 11th inst. St. Zion Church the 11th inst. St. Zion Church since then we have added seven first quarter conference was held Dec. 11. He presided at the three services that a clock service. We realized $22.62 m.p. clock services. We realized $22.62 m.p. clock services. We invited to come and hear our master. M.T. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. The church is taking on new life under the leadership of the new pastor E. Succeeding in getting the different departments of the church organized and hopes soon to see great results. On Christmas day there was a special Northwest preached from Isaiah 16. Rev. Cato, pastor of the A. M. E. church, was present with his congregation, and made some timely remarks, also Rev. Green of the city. He was a friend of the lauded. The morning subject was "The Unspeakable Gift." At the evening service the subject was "The Way to God." The Christmas program of the children's Sunday school exerted its influence at both churches to crowded houses. Mrs. John McPhale is indisposed at this writing. * **Brother Henry Nicholas is stepping around a certain party there might be something doing in the city.** The citizens will celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation Friday evening at the Mount Zion church. Some of the city's best talent is on the promenade. We wish the Defender a happy and prosperous New Year. SAMANTHA. Onlon Cure for Colds A bacteriologist explains that there is no mystery about the onion cure. It is not like a charm which may prevail upon a wart to vanish, but is vile for the cure of colds in that the onion kills the microbes of "cold." Unlimited Payment It it seems that the man who owes a grudge wants to pay more than he owes, and wants to pay more than once.—William J. Burtcher. SPECIAL NOTICE. I wish to announce that the Wilson Parkers can be rented for social gatherings, dances, club meetings and entertainments. Beautiful appointments electric light and modern cone lights. Rates reasonable. Noisy appointed rooms are rented. Mrs. Henirota Wilson, 3538 Wilshire avenue, Dallas. Douglas 3613. Best Plan Is to Be a Friend and Thus One Will Attract Those Whose Helpfulness Will Be Natural and Beneficial. One of the things impossible to know in advance is who is going to be of advantage to you. Hence the most wanton waste of time and effort in the world is to cultivate people with a thought to personal advancement. The world is much like a Ferris wheel—the bucket that is up today is down tomorrow, while the one that was near the ground at sunrise soars to the top at the day's decline. Nothing just now recalled is stationary—except the Sphinx, and that enigmatic lady has doubtless held her place by keeping her mouth shut and trying to propitiate no one. Friends are gifts of heaven bestowed for our joy and mental refreshment. Men and women are so constituted that the more keenly they enjoy anything the more fervently they long for some companionable person to share it with them. The most appetizing meal eaten alone induces indigestion. The man walking beneath autumnal trees, inspired by their splendor of crimson and gold, sighs for companionship. A book becomes twice vivid and glowing when read aloud to a sympathetic listener. But people sought as associates in hours of leisure and pleasure must be really companionable or their absence to be desired than their company, and they must be to be friends when impulse is not in it is waste of good time. Do not endeavor to make friends. Be one, and you will suddenly find your own curiosity with invisible cards of kind feeling. If people seek only those to whom they are instinctively attracted, their mutual helplessness will be natural as a response of the wireless receiver to the sympathy of the affectionless affinity. It is not when people are trying the most, but when they are off guard that they are making the real impressions. The word may linger in the mind when the premeditated one has fallen unheeded. Possible benefits should be indeed forget when friendships are in process of making. The only benefit one has a right to expect As for advantages, they crop up from such unilightly corners, such unlooked-for sources, and are often bestowed by such undreamed-of people channels through which the forces the channels into our lives is shoar impassibility. That we are benefited and blessed through outside human agencies is true indeed, but that such benefits are our way is chiefly because of what we know about what we consciously endeavor to see. And will our friends prove advantageous to us or not? We can only echo the Spanish question: can we only clock people because we love them and leave the rest to fate—Baltimore Sun Powerful Stimulant The leaves of the kat plant are a common stimulant among the natives of Abyssinia and Arabia. They are chewed when any special or long-cone leaves are used, and the effect is to produce an agreeable slinessness and stimulation—a kind of intoxication of long duration—with none of the disagreeable features of the inebriates. They enable message holders to feed out for a number of days. They sometimes produce a state of drunkenness, like the alcohol of Europeans, but overindulgence is rare, the effect being a tendency to being a tendency of the body to emaciation of the viscose, with a trembling of the limbs and other nervous troubles. In some places merchants chew the leaves two or three times a day, and the effect is to the use of tea in the United States and elsewhere. The plant is specially cultivated as dwarf shoots, shrubs and small trees—the dwarf plants being the least enclosed in inches tall and yielding the most tender popular and high-priced leaves. Wild Goose Delay Trains Wild gese congregating along the right of way of the Nevada, California and Eastern railroad running out of this city in the last week have interrupted seriously with the operation of the railroad, and that several times it has been almost necessary to stop the trains that the birds might not be run over. The engineer has hastened their flight, and the whistle whistle. When the great flocks of gese rise from the track the beating of their wings can be heard distinctly several miles away. The gese have been feeding in neighbor grain fields and along the marches of Klamath Lake. The lack of sand on the marshes, which the gese require as an aid to digestion, is reperted to sportsmen to have driven them to the railroad, where sand is present. DIS patch to the Portland Oregonian. Hebrew Governor Idaho will have the distinction next year of being the only state in the Union to have a Hebrew governor. He is an overwhelming plurality at the November election, was born of poor parents, immigrated from Europe, and had scant schooling in childhood. As a boy he started to work his way up in the business world, in caps, he has succeeded wonderfully. Twice chosen mayor of Bolshe, he enjoys, the reputation of having given that "city the best administration it has ever seen." Many Hebrews have attained positions of high honor in this land of opportunity, which they have filled with credit to themselves and to their race, but Mr. Moses Alexander, it is said, has been the governor of an American state. Distorted Vegetarianism "So long as you find the cost of living high," said the friendly adviser, "why don't you and your husband become vegetarians?" "What is meant?" asked the worried-looking woman, "Why, eat only vegetable products." "Couldn't think of it. What I'm tryin' to do now is to persuade John to take beetsteak and quit tryin' to live on liquor and tobacco." Sweden year imports, about $20,000 worth of surgical instruments. (From Records, Department of Health) Cain, Eliza, 85 yrs, 101 W. 31 St., Dec. 26. Cain, Robert, 1 day, 5302 Dearborn Ave., Dec. 28. Craodick, Dorothy, 2 yrs, 4947 State St. Franzler, William, 58 yrs, 5835 Jefferson St. Gregg, Virgie, 34 yrs, 2707 Federal St., Dec. 27. Gohn, Lou, 38 yrs, Lincoln III, Dec. 22. Gohn, John, 20 yrs, 173 Belen Ave. Dec. 27. Holt, Willie, 1 yr, 1210 Kinzle St. Dec. 25. McKin, John, 30 yrs, 5358 Federal St. Moore, Rebecca, 48 yrs, Indianapolis, Ind. Peck, Marion, 60 yrs, 3241 State St. Ramsey, Bello, 38 yrs, 14 E. 50th St. Simms, Annie, 33 yrs, Leavenworth, Kau. Williams, Walter, 40 yrs, 3020 Harvard Ave., Dec. 22. Yankee, Jerry, 38 yrs, 6149 Harvard Ave., Dec. 22. Death of Louise Hunter Indianapolis, Jan. 1.—(Special)—Miss M. Louise Hunter, daughter of the late Rev. Charles Hunter, who died in Chicago last September, and sister of Mira. Myra J. Reaves of 525 Oakland, who was born her home in this city on the 18th in, and was buried from Bethel A. M. E. church last Tuesday, December 22. NOBLE HOUSES OF WORSHIP Those of the Second Generation in America Well Worthy of Their High Purpose. The earliest houses of worship in the country were mere sheds, and are long since vanished from the face of the earth; but of the second generation, the churches were planned to be worthy dwelling places of the Spirit and sancta of devotional exercise, there are numerous surviving exempli* not scoured by restoring them, but the public buildings, especially the church buildings, of the colonial era exhibiting a design more homogeneous, more free of sectional differentiation than is the case in the architecture of the country, was less change in the principles of design in all the years between 1638 and 1830 than in the next quarter of a century. If there was in church architecture of the country and South, any appreciable difference in respect of Puritan simplicity and aristocratic luxury it is said to have been, in reversal of reasonable expectation in the North and severity of design in the South. "Probably," says the author, "the richest and most ornate of all American churches were churches of St. Peter in Philadelphia, and St. Peter in Philadelphia, South." The regional comparison is not particularly illuminating. TAKING CREDIT FOR SUCCESS Are Willing to Allow That Oth- May Have Been Helpful In One's Upward Climb. Success means to the average person merely the reward of merit; but to the few who understand its significance it means a great deal more. It stands for much patient preparation, and it is often laid by others but which is left to us to make use of. We cannot get very far in this world without the help of others, and it is this way that we so often lose sight of when prosperity begins to shine upon us and when we are promised. We like to feel the pride of achievement because it seems in some way to enhance our self-importance, and the latter quality is one that many of us find very stimulating in our lives. We are all of all, and then we like to feel that we deserve all the credit. Indeed, it often happens that the very weakness of human nature deludes us into a temporary belief that we are solely responsible for the conditions and do not concern ourselves with certain facts that to others appear self-evident. It sometimes turns our heads; it fattens our self-importance and before we can grow by heaps and bounds in our education-Charleston News and Courier. All Outdoors Their Enemy: These Korean children, living in mud huts and playing in yards circumscribed by bamboo paling or mud walls, have not a square chance at cleanliness. Sanitation is unknown in the ordinary Korean household. Fresh air is considered an enemy rather than a blessing, through which a little air might enter are carefully closed. The smoke from the fire, where the family rice is cooked, runs through a pipe underneath the anemone floor of the living room and finds an exit on the side of the roof, and these blackened exits the roof, and these side-wall decorations of Korean homes—Christian Herald. Keeping Promises O. Henry, beloved by every editor in the country, sometimes was the bane of their lives. One of the stories of his whimsical sayings, which has just come to light, will help to explain why he was against him. The humorist had promised to write a story for one of the big magazines, but it failed to arrive after many requests. Finally the editor went to O. Henry's apartment and sent up a curt note: "If I don't have that story within 24 hours I will come to you." O. Henry kept my promises. O. Henry promptly sent back this note: "Dear Bill: If I did all my work with my feet I keep my promises too."-Exchange. Inuring Oneself to Labor A man should inure himself to voluntary labor and should not give up to indulgence and pleasure, as they beget more knowledge of the mind—Socrates. SOLDIERS, ATTENTION! This is not a call to arms, 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 purchase a limb. Any officer, soldier or civilian who is in need of assistance do so through Mr. Emmet Donnelly, 703 Federal Building, Chicago, IL. **Bronner, John** *The Art of Invention.* An ar, far back, in 1688, a man whose names were being made with what savants called an "otacoutacius," which brought distant sounds to the ear and was a far-off promise of the "long distance" and "widely" messages of tote-ware. He was abroad in these days, and of course new toy, tried it, and mentions it in his diary. He went with Lord Brouncer to "the Royal society," and "here, to my great content, I did want to be was only a great glass bottle broke in the bottom, putting the neck to my ears, and there I did platyly hear the舞的 of the oars of the boats in to Arumel gallery window, which without it I did not in the least do.* Convenience of Truth: Truth is always consistent with itself, and needs nothing to help it out; it is always near at hand, and sits upon our lips, and is ready to drop the knife. The knife lies is troublesome, and sets a man's invention upon the rack, and one needs a great many more to make it good. The cratty man is always in the dark, and walks in the dark, all his pretenses are transparent, that he that runs may read them. He is the last man that finds himself to be found out; and for granted that he makesools of other things that he himself ridiculous—John Tillotson. Camels In Warfare Camels are, as might be expected, no new feature of warfare in the East. Basar was in the year 656 the scene of a fight known as the battle of the camel, in which Ayashen, the wife of a charge mounted upon one of the camels, down through the centuries Arab hosts have been led by a girl riding on a blackened camel, singing songs of encouragement to her own side and insult to the other. According to the records of the game her capture or death must be sight of her tribe, while in the event of victory she led the triumphal march. A Cannibal Feast Among the early missionaries to the Pilh islands were James Calvert and his wife. A band of natives had seized 14 women in order that a cannail feast might be held in honor of some visitors. Mrs. Calvert and another missionary lady were alone at the crowd until they rushed through the crowd until they reached the king, though no woman was allowed her presence. They begged so earnestly that the astonished king forbade the intended murder. Pleasure at Death A wise man shall not be deprived of pleasure even when death shall summon him; forasmuch as he has attained the delightful end of the best life—departing like a guest full and well satisfied; having received life insurance; having recharged at office, he acquires himself at departing. — Epictetus. GUESS WHO DEPARTMENT The dolls are who were disappointed Christmas because they did not get any presents from certain dudes better known as A. M., M. M., K. M. The dude is who did not see his doll Christmas What was the matter, A. M. Didn't you want to see her? The dolls are who looked so astounding at the old-C. S. and the young-A. S., R. S. are they. The doll is who looked so sweet last Thursday, C. C. is the wonderful doll. The doll is who always looks so sweet. C. T. is she. The dude is who dances so gracefully (1). A. M. is he. (2) C. T. is she. The dude is who dances so gracefully (1). C. T. is she. (3) Complete list of secretaries, residences and telephone numbers. Lady Elliot C. C. No. 199, C. O. F. - Maude Williams, 748 E. 41st st., financial secretary, Tel. Oakland 4639. Alma Temple, No. 78, S. M. T. - Edna P. Wright, 3318 Vernon ave., recording secretary. Tel. Doug. 5130; Aut. 73-523. Rose of Sharon Lodge, I. O. G. S. & D. S. Edna P. Wright, 3318 Vernon ave., recording secretary. Tel. Aut. 73-523. UNCLAIMED LETTERS. Mr. Percival Smith. IF YOU HAVE RESOLVED to Spend Less This Year and Buy a Book, Invest the Following List. HOUSES. house, located on business street; lot 25 100, Bay St., near Market Place; on second, North L. st., station, one-half down, $200.00 down, terms to suit. house, brick and stone trunk, 13 rooms, hardwood floors and finish. East of State park, 100, Bay St., near Market Place; on second, North L. st., station, one-half down, $200.00 down, terms to suit. house, brick, located on Calumet Ave. rooms, furnace heat. A real bargain. house, six rooms, near L. st., one block from transfer corner. Why pay rent $200.00 down, terms to suit. Price $285.00. House, brick, north of 43rd on St Lawrence Ave, 4 rooms first floor, 5 rooms second floor; open plumbing, furnace heat, $250.00 down. $25.00 per month. Price $3,950.00. Yet you still pay rent. House, brick, on the right of the house. Eight rooms, hardwood floor and trim, light, open plumbing, furnace heat. A beautiful home. $500 down, terms to suit. Price $4,200.00. House, brick and stone trim, one-half block from Cottage Grove Ave.; 11 rooms, steam heat, strictly modern; light as day, $250.00 down, terms to suit. Price $4,100.00. House, brick, near 25th St. car line, a high class bargain. Eleven rooms, hardwood floors and trim, cement basement, stationary tubs, newly decorated inside and out. Biggest bargain on South Side. $600.00 down, terms to suit. Price $4,750.00. House, near Cottage Grove Ave., newly decorated inside and out; 12 rooms, open plumbing, furnace heat. Strictly high class. $450.00 down; $26.00 per month. Can easily be rented for $50.00 per month. Price $4,250.00. COTTAGES Cottage, six rooms, new porcelain bath and toilet, newly decorated, painted inside and out. East of State St., south of 31st and north of 35th St. A real bargain. $100.00 down, balance $15.00 per month. Price $2,750.00. We have many, other bargains FOR SALE. Call or write us today. Never before in the history of Chicago has the public been offered such prices and terms. This is your opportunity. Anderson & Terrell Real Estate Brokers Renting - Loans - Insurance 3512 South State Street "Home of Real Estate Bargains." Phones: Douglas 206; Automatic, 79-864. ___ Island of Cyprus The island of Cyprus is identified by scholars with the citation of the Bible, and it is recorded that Hiram, king of Tyre, who assisted Solomon in the building of the temple at Jerusalem, had to put down the rebels who refused to pay tribute. It is more than possible that some of the copper used in the Solomonic temple came from Cyprus, for it was only a day's time was under Phoenician control. Daily Thought. There is an idea abroad among moral people that they should make their own person I have to make good—myself my neighbor is much more nearly expressed by saying that I have to make him happy if I may. R L. Stee A. Few Fragments Only a little of the first fruits of wisdom—only a few fragments of the boundless heights, breadths and depths of the earth—are able to gather—Martha Luther, Knew All About It "What sort of a school is 'Leaser Winkler's winkle goin' to, up to the controversy of music, of learnin' to be a choir singer."—Puck. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS 512 WABASH AVE, 1ST FLAT, TEL. heat, hot and cold water, electric light. 22 F. 4174(ST., FLAT G), PHONE DREX 23 F. 4175(ST., FLAT G), PHONE DREX, comfortably heated by steam, 24 light and all other modern convenience 25 light, and all other modern convenience 26 forced air car line; married couple 27 3756 3756 3757 3758 3759 3760 3761 3762 3763 3764 3765 3766 3767 3768 3769 3770 3771 3772 3773 3774 3775 3776 3777 3778 3779 3780 3781 3782 3783 3784 3785 3786 3787 3788 3789 3790 3791 3792 3793 3794 3795 3796 3797 3798 3799 3800 3801 3802 3803 3804 3805 3806 3807 3808 3809 3810 3811 3812 3813 3814 3815 3816 3817 3818 3819 3820 3821 3822 3823 3824 3825 3826 3827 3828 3829 3830 3831 3832 3833 3834 3835 3836 3837 3838 3839 3840 3841 3842 3843 3844 3845 3846 3847 3848 3849 3850 3851 3852 3853 3854 3855 3856 3857 3858 3859 3860 3861 3862 3863 3864 3865 3866 3867 3868 3869 3870 3871 3872 3873 3874 3875 3876 3877 3878 3879 3880 3881 3882 3883 3884 3885 3886 3887 3888 3889 3890 3891 3892 3893 3894 3895 3896 3897 3898 3899 3900 3901 3902 3903 3904 3905 3906 3907 3908 3909 3910 3911 3912 3913 3914 3915 3916 3917 3918 3919 3920 3921 3922 3923 3924 3925 3926 3927 3928 3929 3930 3931 3932 3933 3934 3935 3936 3 Telephone Douglas 1846 FOR R ODD FELLOWS H Assembly Hall, Pe Lodge Hall, Pe Apply to th 3335-3337 South Lincoln State Bank UNDER STATE 3105-07 South CHICAGO Douglas CAPITAL, $200,000.00 DOLLAR NET BANK OF WORTH FOUR SQUARES NICKELS CENTS This Registering Home Bank FREB own savings positions; will start your savings and keep you go it. Savings Account is the first step to wealth. Open one with us. BUY THE CHICAGO DEFEND Newly furnished, warm, moder rooms to rent to couples or slg men or women; hot and cold water; near car line. Mme Alice H. Thomas, 3555 Prairie Ave. Phone Douglas 9456. 131 FLATS FOR RENT FIVE-ROOM PLAT. 3934 VERMON AVE. 833; all modern improvements; stove houses; kitchen; laundry; south, or L. near 40th and Grand blvd. 4637 EHERRT HAREL AVE. APPLE 4240 Eherrt harel (formerly Vincennes ave.) 4240 Eherrt harel (formerly Vincennes ave.) heat; stoves connected; $2 per month 2, 3, 4, 5 AND 6 ROOM PLATS- BY THE week or month. Apply 325 Forest av. Phone Douglas 5020. — ff CREOLE MAMMY'S PARLOR. CREOLE MAMMY'S PARLOR FOR- ture; instructive; instructive; 35 cents, no staircase. N. House, 4510 Constance St. New Orleans, LA. 28-5-13 BUSINESS CHANCES. HOME COOKING 3469 PORSE AVE. phone Douglas 1733—If you are looking for real home cooking give us a trial. You will find it at our home. Breakfast, 6:30-1:30 a.m.; dinner, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nelly 12:30 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Henry, furnished rooms also. Van 30, 1915 LOST AND FOUND. LAST FRIDAY EVENING, AT THE Grand Theater, a black fur moun. A lib and find it at our home. Breakfast, 6:30-1:30 a.m.; dinner, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nelly 12:30 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Henry, furnished rooms also. Van 30, 1915 Begin Today to Impr Your COMPLEXIO Wear Spot's Blemishes—Plimp in fact of imperfections of skin a EYE-SORE 20 people of Rohn your car's these imperfections are SKIN BRIGHT—SOFT—BDA few days use Mild Bleach "SAVOL" *FIXES THAT B/ Price $50 Cet Results More Than Ju. SAVOLA MF (Net Inc.) 29 East 5814 St. Special Terms to At Daily 10 A. M. to RENT HALL BUILDIN Over Night, $12.00 Over Night, $5.00 One Janitor South State Street Bank of Chicago SUPERVISION State Street O.ILL. 200 SURPLUS. $20,400.00 Commercial Banking Savings and Checking Accounts Foreign Exchange Safety Deposit Vaults Mortgages and Bonds 3727 Dearborn St., flat 1, 6 rooms, steam heat.....$25.00 4553 Wabash Ave., flat 3, 7 rooms, steam heat.....$38.00 21th and Wabash Ave., flats 1, 2, 3, steam heat.....$25.00, 27.00 2819 Dearborn St., flat 4, 7 rooms, steam heat.....$25.00 5232 Wabash Ave., flat 1, 6 rooms, steam heat.....$35.00 1365 Douglas 71-766 Auto. Branch Office, 4724 South State Street Mr. Blanch Wigley of Durant, Miss., is visiting her brother, Mr. D. W. Johnson, 6034 South May Street. She is on her way to Freeport, Ill., where she expects to make her future home. She will leave the city Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Neighbors, 3619 Forest avenue, enteredal on Christmas night with a turkey dinner. Mr. W. W. Talley was one of the guests. Mr. Charles Riche, 3818 Rhodes avenue, has gone south to visit his people. Dr. C. G. Robinson of Buxton, Iowa, is in the city, the guest of his sister, Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins, 3332 Calumet avenue. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Edith Jackson is spending the holidays in Cincinnati visiting her father, A. H. Wetts, and his sister, Mrs. Bertha Martin. Mrs. Octavin Thomas, 3638 Rhodes avenue, has gone to New Orleans to spend the holidays with relatives and friends. While in the city last week Rev. S. B. Moore, P. E., was the guest of Mrs. H. C. Prentiss, 3457 Dearborn street. Mr. and Mrs. Plonfly Miller and baby, Olive, were in the city last week and stopped with Mrs. Randolph at Thirty-third street and Wabash avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Anderson, formerly of this city, who have been in Canada and Toledo for the past year, are stopping at the Wilson Plaza, 3533 Wabash avenue. They leave next week for California. Mr. and Mrs. S. White have moved from 547 Bryant avenue to 5312 Dearborn street. Mr. Rudolph Schaffer of the Hotel Runley, Laporte, Ind, spent Christmas day in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Schaffer reside at 4231 Oakenwald avenue. Mr. J. Berry of Galesburg, IL, is in the city, stopping at the Wilson Plaza, 3533 Wabash avenue. Mr. and Mrs. R. Delaney, 4347 Forestville avenue, entertained Wednesday evening in honor of a few friends. Miss Anna Pritchett, the charming school teacher of Indianapolis, Ind., was entertained with a beautiful Christmas party on Wednesday evening by Mrs. Bessie Mason Boyd. Mrs. and Mrs. William Lewis, 3119 Vabash avenue, entertained at diner Christmas day Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brown of Waukegan, Miss Alberta bachelor and Miss Joraldine Walker of Chicago. Several special courses of articles were served, and everyone present had a delightful time. ```markdown ``` Miss Martha Bailey of Flint, Mich. was in the city this week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Haley, 3516 Vabash avenue. Miss Bailey is the lister of Mrs. Haley. She is a graduate of Birmingham's Beauty Parlor and is engaged at her trade at her home. She was nicely entertained while here. Dr. W. H. Britt, 4710 State street, was called to Louisville, Ky. to attend the funeral of his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood C. Knox of Indianapolis, Ind., are expected to be in the city to attend the opening of the new Elite No. 2 in January. J. V. Jordan, D. D. S. of Little Rock, Ark., graduate of Northwestern University, is visiting friends here and INFORMATION. WEDDING AN NOUNCEMENTS, $1.60; WEDDING WRITE-UPS, $6.00 AND UP; CARD OF THANKS, $1.50 AND UP; IN ME MORIAM, $1.50; BUSINESS AN NOUNCEMENTS, $1.50 AND UP; EVERYTHING PAID IN ADVANCE purchasing a complete office outfit in order to begin practice in his home city early in January. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Clinkscale, 3641 State street, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. Lewis, 5400 South Park avenue, on Christmas day. Mrs. Eda Fry has gone to Springfield, Ohio, on a visit. Mrs. Helen Riley of $835 Lafayette avenue received a 15-pound wheat-fed turkey for Christmas from her brother. She is from Somerville, of Redwood Falls, Minn. The Chicago Defender has an excellent and comfortable home for a single woman of refinement. Absolutely no other requirements than that she will appreciate the offer and be a companion to the lady. Apply Chicago Defender office. Mr. John R. Winston, 4015 Cottage Grove avenue, spent Christmas in Kansas City, the guest of his sister. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, formerly of this city, now of Toledo, Ohio, are in the city. Mrs. Alexander was formerly Miss Florence Johnson and is visiting her mother, Mrs. Nellie Walker. Mr. James C. Apperson of 5212 Federal street, Chicago, is the Christmas guest of James W. Brown, 920 West Chester street, Louisville, Ky. Miss Rosa Morgan entertained a few friends on Christmas day with a Christmas dinner. Dr. L. A. Lewis, Indianapolis, Ind., was a guest at the M. Y. C. A. while visiting here during the holidays. Dr. Lewis is one of the Hoosier state's brightest medical men, having recently won the highest average in a competitive examination participated in by fifty others. Mrs. Soo Fugett Vaughn and son, who have been the guests of Mrs. Eta Floyd, 524 Deerborn street left Tuesday for her home at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Before leaving she said to a Defender reporter she would move in her new bungalow. Mr. John Crittendon, a messenger for the Pullman company, is spending the holidays at his old home, Knoxville, Penn. Miss Croker of Indianapolis, Ind., a teacher in the public schools, was a visitor during the holidays. Dr. W. T. Vernon, former United States register of the treasury, was in the city this week for a short stay. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Findy and son, Elmer, South Bend, Ind., spent the Christmas with Mr. Claud Allen, 3500 Wabush avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Jones, 6244 St. Lawrence avenue, entertained with an elaborate dinner Sunday in honor of Miss Ruth Bradley of Kansas City, who is visiting the Jones. Dr. and Mrs. George Cleveland Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jameson, Cary B. Lewis and little Hortense Hall were guests. Dr. Santos, an interne at Provident Hospital, was entertained at dinner on Sunday by Miss Josephine Davis, 2324 Wabush avenue. Mr. Walter Carter, manager of Carter's Carolian Jubilee Company, made a brief visit in the city and spent Christmas day at his home, 3260 Vernon avenue. Mrs. Carter was the recipient of a number of beautiful presents from her husband and friends. The beautiful Christmas prayer appearing in our last issue was composed by Mrs. Estelle Williams Black, a former Chicagoan, now residing at Oakland, Cal., and was perused with interest by many readers and former friends. On last Monday afternoon Miss Helen Persons of 2309 Rhodes avenue was made very happy by about thirty little friends, who responded to invitations to assist in celebrating her thirteenth birthday. May presents were given, suitable refreshments were served, games and dancing were enjoyed, and all declared they spent a delightful evening. Captain Arthur Williams of Company M, Illinois National Guard, of Metropolis; First Lieutenant Horace Burke and Second Lieutenant Vercie Shannon of Metropolis, Ill., attended the conference of the officers of the Illinois National Guard in the city during the week. While here they are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Young of 3556 Forest avenue. Rev. E. H. Fletcher, pastor of the M. Zion Baptist Church of Evanston, was a visitor in the city during the week. Mr. William Brown, who has been detained at home for some time on account of illness, is able to return to California. Mr. M. T. Bailey of the Bailey Realty Company spent part of the In connection with the visit of the Including Morgan Park and places along the north shore. It is reported that Rev. S. L. M. Francis of the Original Provident Baptist Church is very ill. Miss Julia A. Murray of 4108 Federal street is spending part of the holidays in Cincinnati. The cantata rendered by the Provident choir, entitled "The Adoration," on Sunday evening was a great success. Mrs. Ona Carret of Mound City, Ill., is in the city for the holidays. The Bethel Church ushers gave their third reception Christmas night, December 25, at Mrs. Riley's, 3433 Forest avenue. It was largely attended and a pleasant evening was spent. Sisters Riley, Hall and Hutcherson are greatly interested in the ushers. The interest taken by Mrs. Hutcherson entitles her to honorary membership. Mrs. Margaret Scaggs of Lode, Ill., and Mr. Charles Quigley of St. Paul, Minn., spent the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. William Buckner, 3722 Federal street. Mr. Quigley enjoyed being at home with many of his old-time friends. Mrs. Scaggs was highly entertained. Both left greatly pleased with their stay. Mr. David Manson returned home Monday morning from Cleveland, Ohio, where he spent the Christmas holiday. Miss Elinora Curtis is in the city for the holiday season as the guest of her mother and brother at 6518 Vernon avenue. Mrs. Ida Hamilton Hickman of Denver, Colo., who spent several weeks in the city, the guest of her mother at 3455 Dearborn street, returned home Wednesday morning. Mrs. Hickman was highly pleased with her stay after being absent for nine years. Miss Clay Webb of Lexington, Ky., is spending the holiday season with her sister, Mrs. T. Thompson, 3732 Calhoun avenue. Miss Webb's mother is now making her home in the city with her daughter at the same number. The Chicago Defender acknowledges an invitation to the marriage of Miss Mary Lucretia Tate to Dr. Hale G. Parker December 29. Mr. Clinton Moore of Nashville, Tenn., is in the city for the holidays, stopping at the Y. M. C. A. Miss Ruth Bradley of Kansas City, who is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Theo Jones, will remain here for several weeks. Miss Beatrice Dennis of Oklahoma is the guest of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. John B. French, 4750 Broadway. Mrs. A. A. Wells is enjoying the holiday season with her sister and mother in Toledo, Ohio. Mrs. Joseph Johnson, 4138 South State street, has returned from a very pleasant visit with her son and daughter-In-law in Marlon, Ohio. Miss Elnora Abney, 3532 Forest avenue, celebrated her fourteenth birthday Monday, Dec. 28, from 7 to 10 p. m. Twenty-five of her little friends were present. Mrs. Mollie G. Bailey, 3537 Forest avenue, was summoned to Lexington, Ky., Christmas day by the death of her brother. Mr. John D. Cook, editor of the Wisconsin, Weekly Defender, published at Milwaukee, was in the city during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Evans, 5116 LaSalle street, gave a dinner and theatre party Christmas day. They entertained Mr. and Mrs. J. Kiser, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Collins. HYDE PARK ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. A. C. McCray, 5618 Harper avenue, and Mrs. Julia Davis, 5491 Ridgewood court, were highly entertained by Mrs. L. A. French, 5622 Lake Park avenue, Saturday, Dec. 26, at a delightful wine dinner. Mrs. Walter Webber was a most delightful hostess to the Clover Leaf Soil garden, and the warm afternoon, Dec. 17, at the residence of Hart Perkins, 5330 Kenwood avenue. The Toussaint Pleasure Club at the home of Mrs. Molly Land recently and one present expressed the desire to return again soon. Mr. and Mrs. Aggie Colbert, 5622 Lake Park avenue, entertained Mr. Colbert's mother and friend, Mr. Towers, at their home Christmas night. Aggie Colbert spent a delightful evening at the home of Mrs. Luhu Rousse, 515 E. 36th place, Monday, Dec. 28. Mrs. Anna Craig, 5620 Lake Park avenue, is improving and her friends expect to see her out soon. WITH THE WEST SIDERS. Christmas services were held all day Sunday, Dec. 27th, at Fulton street church. The pastor, Rev. H. M. Carroll, preached a special sermon in the morning to the professional and business men of the west side. Everyone who knows Rev. Carroll can appreciate the inspiring and helpful remarks made by him. In the afternoon the Epworth League gave a very interesting program and at night the choir came out in full and gave those attended the evening service one of the first times the department in this section. ** Mr. H. Ridley, president of the Menelik Intersocial Club, 1554 W. Fulton street, entertained the eighty members and their friends at a Christmas dinner. Music was furnished by the Menelik orchestra. Everyone present reported having a most delightful time. ** Mrs. Rebecca Hovenerson, 1933 W. Lake street, is spending the holidays with relatives in Nashville, Teen. ** Miss Ethel May Farrell, 15 Carpenter street, who has been ill for over eight years, is withyold fever, is improving, under the guidance of her teacher, and Miss Leroy Webb, nurses. ** There is no excuse now for anyone on the west side not to be able to get the Defender prompt, as the same is always on sale at W. H. Robinson's, 1937 West Lake street. If you wish it delivered, phone Seeley 4541. HON. L.B.... ENGLISH IN RACE TO WIN FOR ALDERMAN Candidate Is a Regular Republican and Submits His Cause to the Judgment of the People—11 Nominated and Elected Will Work for the Interests of His Constituents of the Second Ward—Campaign Waged on High Grounds—Will Fight for the Winner. The candidacy of Louis B. Anderson for alderman of the second ward has stirred the tired people from one end of the ward to other. The Defender, since Mr. Anderson announced his candidacy through these columns, has been in receipt of hundreds of letters making inquiries regarding his platform, pledges, plans and generally in relation to the sentiment of the voters toward him. With view of getting direct from Candidate Anderson an expression ante these inquiries, a representative of the Defender called on him, and after receiving him a number of letters received by the editor in relation to his campaign, asked him for a statement. "It is gratifying to know," said Mr. Anderson, "that my candidacy for alderman of the second ward has been responsible for awakening the people to a sense of realization that the primaries are essentially the people's forum, and that through this medium they, and not any delegated few, must determine who shall be the party standard bearer at the general elections. If any one will take Hon. Louis B. Anderson, People's Choice for Alderman, Second Ward. the time to consult the journal of the Illinois legislature during the session which enacted our present primary law and read the speeches reflecting the sentiment behind the framers of that law, he or she will have no difficulty in concluding that such action as previous party organization prerogative would be the spirit and purpose of the primary to express expression of every citizen in the selection of the candidate to be voted for at the election, was the avowed intent of the primary law and I apprehend that the disastrous results which have been the recent history of Republican candidates chosen with such reckless disregard of the spirit, if not of the law, may be said to be traceable directly to the fact that the people's rights were so ruthlessly disregarded. "I am particularly anxious that my candidacy be not misunderstood. In the first place, I vigorously resent any accusation that I am not a regular Republican. No one who has even a passing acquaintance with our present primary law will deny that it is the right thing to submit his cause to the judgment of the people, either for their approval or rejection. To say that because one avails himself of this right which the law guarantees, is irregular or obstructive, is tantamount to saying that the particular law in question, is to be applied only in the manner and form that a select few may direct or decree. Substantially, this law is not present in the democratic contest, so far as it relates to the Negro people. In my judgment, although some disagree with me, the province and functions of the party organization are to direct and work for the election of the successful Republican candidate after the primaries, and under no circumstances insist that the voters must be limited in their choice to the one of the two candidates, if it is wrong, and by no process of reasoning can such a position, in the light of the law, be intelligently defended. "Now as to those inquiries regarding my platform and plans. I might cover the first with the simple statement that if in the wisdom of the people it is decided on primary day that I am the choice, and should on election day this choice be approved, I shall give the office and its duties the best that is in to me, to the end that it will be used with efficiency, honesty and the high degree of courage so necessary in official life where the interests of those of my race are concerned. As to my plans in the campaign, I do not think it would comport with my modicum of good sense to furnish the ammunition with which to charge the batteries of our friends—the enemy. One thing, however, I want to say with all the vigor and force of which I am the best that is in to me, to the end that my campaign that when the battle is over, and the smoke has cleared should I not be successful, I will not have said or done anything that will prevent my enjoying the ranks of the successful leader, and fight with the same terrific force for him, as I am now fighting for myself. I don't think that any sense or sensible person can, or will, find any fault with my attitude, and right started in this fight with clearer minds, and with the aid of the AIPowerful I propose to come out the same way." Motor Boats in Demand. Practically all inhabited sections of the Beyer district, Norway, can be reached by boat, and as a large percentage of both freight and passenger traffic is by water, there are at least ten motor boat, for every motor car. If your druggist cannot supply you with Hays Hair Pomade will send by mail on receipt of 25c in stamps. Crown Pharmacy, 3037 State Street JAMIE DETRO Detroit, Men. The im- ringe of Mr. James R. W. Hays and Miss Edith M. Hawley in October and their recent removal into their own new home at 616 Baldwin avenue bring into the limelight one of the race's most successful leaders. As many know, Mr. Haye is a pioneer citizen of Detroit. He was the first man to electrify a shaving parlor in James A. W. Hayes. this city. He engaged successfully in that business for ten years, then leased it and won fame as a member of a famous orchestra in which he played the violin. Now he has charge of the Union League Club, Detroit's oldest and most exclusive club. He is active in every organization and effort for the betterment of the race and through his influence the Walters' Association meets in the club's auditorium. The people of Detroit are proud of this progressive citizen, but none more so than the waiters and bellboys at the various hotels, who find in him the constant friend and adviser. WITH THE BOYS AT SEARS. ROEBUCK & CO Mrs. Perkins of 512 Wabash avenue, entertained with a Christmas dinner in honor of Charles Roussau, Miss Marcela Watt, Charlie Diggs and Miss Lottie Hale. Mrs. E. H. Brown of Henderson, Ky., was here this week visiting her daughter, Mrs. Carr. Mrs. Robert Acklin, 2809 Dearborn street, who has been ill, is able to be out. Mrs. J. Grandberry, mother-in-law of Mr. Tillman, "has gone to Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Clarence Brown was the guest of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Mamie Hawkins, for the holidays. Mrs. H. White, wife of Mr. Henry White, has been ill for some time at their home, 2220 State street, and is able to be up now. Mr. Harry Beison has been ill at his residence, 2120 Fulton street, for some time. Mrs. M. C. Dotson gave a family reunion dinner Christmas day at his home, 4855 South Dearborn street. Those present were Lillian Diggs, Mr. Lomax and seventeen members of the family. Progress Whist Club No. 10. The club was entertained by Miss Marcela Watt and Mr. Lafon Ford at 2728 Wabash avenue, apartment 100. The prize winners were, Dr. David Ford, first; Mr. Henry Jones, booby prize for the men; Mrs. Manie Ford, first; Miss Nellie Rickman, booby for the ladies. An excellent menu was served. PROF. T. G. STEWARD VISITS CHICAGO Hon. T. G. Steward, professor of history at Wiberforce University, is in Chicago this week attending the sessions of the American Historical Association, which met at the Auditorium. The distinguished visitor left for Wiberforce at the conclusion of the meetings. Live as on a Mountain Live as on a mountain, for it makes no difference whether a man lives here or there. Be like the promontory against which the waves continually break, but it stands firm and tames the water around it.—Marcus Aurelius. Thorough Reading. A few books well studied and thoroughly digested nourish the understanding more than hundreds but are also as ordinary students use—Osborn. Parson Johnson—'De contribution di morning will be bo 'fo' de purpose ob making up de deficit in yo' pastor's salary! De choir will now sing and will continue to sing until de full amount am coll-'steel—Puck. Got His Errands Mixed? Dolly—"Mrs. Bronson has divorced her husband on account of his failure to understand the needs of family Life." Dolly—"How so? Dolly—"He used to go out after coffee and come home with the milk."—Town Topics. Memory Governed by Will. The will governs the memory. We forget what does not concern us; we remember what is of lasting importance to the will.—Friedrich Paulsen in "Introduction to Philosophy." Easy to Live Splendidly. The best humble man or woman can live splendidly. It is the royal truth to hollow you and I, who have no "mission" and no great sphere to move in—William C. Gannett. Your Share of Eggs. American hens lay slightly more than three hundred million dollars' worth of eggs a year. That is, every dollar's worth.—Farm and Fireside. The DIViding Line A statesman is a politician with whom you agree. A politician is a statesman with whom you disagree.—Life. PAY YOUR TAXES The Lincoln State Bank, 31st and State street, has been selected for the convenience of the residents of the second ward to pay their taxes. Avoid the trip down town, and the long waiting in line at the main office and pay your taxes at the Lincoln State Bank. A Hold-Up. In the legend of the Golden Fleeco'les hidden the record of an ancient method of the Tibareni, the sons of Tubal, for the collection of gold. The north coast of Asia Minor produced large quantities of the precious metals, as well as copper and iron. Gold was found in the gravel, as often happens still in streams draining from copper regions. The gold in copper ores, originally containing insignificant amounts of the precious metals, was�ed in the course of ages, and some of them were removed from the astonishing richness. They were of the best washed the gold-bearing gravel, first by booming, which concentrated the gold into relatively small amounts of sand. This was then collected and washed through sluice having the bottoms Ined with sheepstains. The gold would sink into the wool, while the sand would be washed away in the swift current, writes Courtenay do Kalk in the Mining Age. The skins were drained from the sluice, the wines were drained out, and the fleeces, gold glittering with the yellow metal, were hung upon boughs to dry so that the rest of the gold might be beaten from them and saved. The early Greek mariners, witnessing this process, carried home tales of the wonderful riches of a land where a warlike race of miners hung golden fleeces upon the trees in the grove of Ares. After so many millenniums the metalliferous country of Tubal-Calm is once more coming into prominence. The gold is now in the top of the high-grade copper ore, and break the high-grade which they cover with wood and roast to matte; they still work the matte in forgellike furnaces to black copper, which they ship to Alexandretta and to Euxine ports. They still make the famous carbonized iron that was celebrated as Damascus steel because it was distributed through this mart to the rest of the world after receiving a finish by local Damascene workmen. These deadenment methods, that give, hint of the approved practice of making the metal to irony, will soon become wholly extric-tly. A miner is studying the disseminated copper ores of the Black sea coast, and threatening to rekindle on a magnificent scale the smoldering fires of Tubal-Calm. On the Captain's Deck It is hard to imagine the skipper or British man-of-war sleeping on the desk of his ship between a couple of his siskers, but this has happened in the American navy. That teetotal navy in the most free and easy of any in the world, but the most surprised even the American stoker it happened on Santaga during the blockade on Commodore Soley's flagship. Brooklyn. No lights were allowed to be shown from the ships at night, and, as this meant all portholes shut, the temperature below decks was unbeatable. Every man who could slept on deck, the skipper among them. This officer laid himself down one night on his quarterdeck to snatch a few hours' rest. He was awakened in the dawn, says the Mirror, by hearing a sleepy voice next to him to a companion. Darned if it isn't the captain. And, opening eyes, he saw two of his stokers rise up suddenly from his side and disappear swiftly forward. -Tit-Bits. Apes Can't Twiddle Their Thumbs. The gorilla and chimpanzee, which belong to the higher order of apes, have many points of resemblance to man, but there is one thing they cannot do—that is, twiddle their thumbs. In the gorilla the thumb is short and does not much touch the bed of the first joint of the forefinger. It is very much restricted in its movements, and the animal can neither twiddle his thumbs nor turn them round so that the tips describe a circle. There are the same number of bones in the hand of the gorilla as in the hand of a man, but the thumbs of a man have no separate flexor or bending muscle that monkey always keeps the thumb on the same side as the fingers, and never bends it round any object that he may grasp. Concerning Pneumonia The pneumonia season has arrived. Not because the weather is colder. Arctic explorers do not get pneumonia until they return to "civilization." Not because of raw winds from the lake, though these chill the body and thereby reduce resistance to the disease. Pneumonia comes at this season because people close doors and windows to keep out cold air, and thereby condemn themselves to breathe the foul air in which the deadly pneumococcus rejoices and multiplies. Keep your houses and offices as warm as you like. Americans are accustomed to warm rooms and work with them to make a sudden change. But see that the place where you live and work has plenty of fresh air. A closed window shuts sickness in, not out. West Shipping by Way of Canal. Since the Panama canal was opened there have been a few surprises, especially in the source of some of the freight shipped by that route. The Scientific American notes that a considerable proportion is coming from as far west as Ohio, being sent to New York by rail for shipment through the canal to San Francisco. As an instance of this 15,000 tons of oil ship, we were shipped in this way from York. It would have cost 65 cents a hundredweight to send it by all rail; it cost 48 cents a hundredweight by way of New York and the canal. From Indiana canned corn is being sent to the Pacific coast through the canal and from Alabama, via New Orleans, cast iron pipe is going. No Expense Attached. No Expense Attached. Alkall Petit—Heard about Ploche Shorty's bereavement? Red Dog Sam Alkall "He's dead!" Red Dog Sam "His father died!" Red Dog Sam a kinder heavy funeral expense for Shorty." Alkall Petit—Oh, no, County stands it—they hanged him"—Spokane Statesman. Keep Secret What the world needs is the resolute step, the look of cheer, the smiling countenance, and the kindly word. Keep sweet—Gerald L. Perlin. ESTABLISHED 1865 CALL Douglas 727 Auto. 71-629 DAY OR NIGHT WE Have No Branch Office Sell Every Style of Casket \ PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE Our Modern Chapel Is Free for the Asking. OFFICERS: DANIEL M. JACKSON, President ABNER A. HODGES, Secretary GEORGE T. KERSEY, Treasurer AHMED A. RAYNER, Superintendent The EMANUEL JACKSON UNDERTAKING CO., INC. 2959-2961 South State St., Chicago Your note enclosed with the remains of Theo. M. Johnson has been carefully perused and I would have answered sooner but was delayed by other, very pressing business. The body was in fine condition and we must congratulate you on the excellent job done. we buried the body Sunday and everybody that viewed it complimented the life-like appearance. we thank you for your kind offer to ship us whatever you can and assure you we will reciprocate. Trusting you are getting your share of the business in wicked Chicago we beg to remain. Fraternally Yours, A. B. M. Giles It is well so know and remember the name of some FUNERAL SHUTTER cases when you can help to your hour of w. y. and mind. I wish you to remember and take with confidence to my name. ERNEST, H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER GENERAL DISPLAY ROOMS AND CHAIR 5028-5000 S. 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Prairie Ave., near 35th St., double frame house; 2 colonial porch; 2 separate houses of 7 rooms etc; 4 plumbing; they are now rented for $540 per year. We can sell this property on very easy terms. Price $2900. CALL FOR ONE OF OUR COMPLETE LISTS OF SOUTH SIDE REAL ESTATE BOWERS, LEIBRANDT & O'BRIEN Douglas 986 6 E. 31st St., N. E. C. Floral Pieces and [Funeral Designs arranged by artistic designers. Prompt and careful attention given to all orders on short notice. Lazy Man's Comment Opinions differ widely as to that constitutes true contentment, but watching other people work certainly imparts a quiet satisfaction to the soul—Columbus Journal. Hopeless. Greene—"Are there any really indestructible toys?" Gray—"None that I know of, except those that make an infernal noise." Judge. CALL Douglas 727 Auto. 71-629 WE Have No M Sell Every \ PROMPT AMBUL Our Modern Ch the A OFFICI DANIEL M. JACKSON. President ABNER A. HODGES. Secretary The EMANUE UNDERTAKIN 2959-2961 Sou Mr. Ernest H. 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Price $550 Wabash Ave., near 39th St. a 2 flat brown stone from separate furnaces; perfect for On easy terms. Prairie Ave., near 35th St. colonial porch; 2 separate plumbing; they are now real can sell this property on ver. CALL FOR ONE OF OUR COMPLETE BOWERS, LEIBRAT Douglas 986 6 E. Choice Flowers Floral Pieces and arranged by an Prompt and care to all orders of J. W. NIESEN TELEPHONE—011 PALMS AND Wonder Mme. Leora Smith Hair Crowe will and beauty. The fine creations she through course Go Marmalade. She touch the con- tents by the con- partment. She a box London's beauty Beauty of Paris. Hour 52 Minister (ca- prison)—"Remem- stone walls do n. nor iron bars a. "Well, they've got then: that's all"—b of the at the cal funny olg at the in comedy Jordan, the ng virtuoses; in 'Stage- light Zanzabars a bill, Kelly and LeCount were the "Year's day. HARRISON HERE. Jarrison, the noted pian- city for a few days. She agged 'in music work at LaPorte, Ind. AME HYRAM & WHITE. are are being made to induce Marie Burie Hyram and St. Clare White to join hands and cam beamed a dramatic soprano singer of unusual ability and Miss St. Clare White the race's finest violinist, they be bet... urged to appear in a big reel at one of the churches and later at the concert. Neither of the young artists could be late last night to verify the report. 0. T. BROWN'S DANCING GIRLS. Tom Brown's Dancing Girls have twenty weeks-on United Time. It is reported that this remarkably trained chorus and big act will leave the first of the year. Dudley Lays Off. Mr. S. H. Dudley and his mule, Patrick, will take a week off this week. Next week they go to Cincinnati. ON THE H. S. H. DUDLEY CIRCUIT. Week of Dec. 28, 1914. Washington, D. C.-S. H. Dudley Theatre, Lew W. Henry, manager-Martin & Motley Stock Co. Three Cuban Nightingales, Butler & Johnson, Allen & Wiggins are at the Howard Theatre, Andrew J. Thomas, manager-Fairland Theatre, Brooks & loss, managers, Toliver & Chapelle, Baltimore, Md.-Lincoln Theatre, Flake, manager, Ricks & Talbert, Richmond, Md.-Hippopotamus Theatre, W. J. Coulter, manager Martin & Ramsey, The Goodlettes. Roanoke, Va.-Boston Theatre, C. C. Andrews, manager, Dorsey Lazzo Trio, World Davis. Dauville, Va.-Columbia Theatre, W. A. Donley, manager, Jones and Jones. Philadelphia, Pa.-New Standard Theatre, John T. Gibson, manager, Benns & Ellis, Nickerson & Ramsey, Keys & Logan. Pittsburgh, Pa.-Star Theatre, Abe Minsky, manager, Clements Sisters, Granstaff & Davis. Detroit, Mich.-Vauducte Theatre, C. Andrews, manager, Davis & Grue, Grue, manager, Peas. Clinchnail, Ohio.-Lincoln Theatre, T. Spencer Finley, manager, Jones & Jones, Lawson & Brown, Chas. Anderson. Indianapolis, Ind.-Crown Garden theatre, T. E. Amos, manager, seen & Holt, Langster Theatre. Louisville, Ky.-Ruby Theatre, Wili- Collier, manager, Brown & inkey. Memphis, Teen.-Chuck Park Theatre, S. T. Beer, manager, Black Patti Shaw. Roberts, the youngest in this city, an artist of no possesses a charm and a wonderful stage year in concert soon, and the most expressive and, expression songs the heaviest unders these selections. She is a memorial brittanyian church and an art museum. The citizens of Chicago, state for her courts. ORK/STAGE GOSSIP ork, Jan. 1. (Special.)—Atrayette Theatre Wilbur C. who for years conducted extra at the old Monogram featured the bill during the he Lafayette. He is a wontripet player. He has masquerade "The Rosaraj" with two time, a feat hard for any to duplicate with the same perfection. It matters not rag, a trot or a classic if plays it in his own intimate bound to enjoy it. Bros. a Jap troupe, has rung and sensational wire balancing act I have ever devil. It the safety of their necks they fail to show it performance. They were used. Are and Jenkins, two very good medians, filled the week and wereream. What they do they do well. singers and dancers. The come on be best buck dancers the business and can take good of himself in a championship test. Byrd, white comedians, last half. Their act, dance and plenty of man is an extremely hard and keeps you laughing. Their comedy act is a show and comedy drew forth a crowd closed with four bows. the Byron Bros. will be attraction. ch 24, 1915, at Manhattan the world-famous William Chicago will be presented sloving public of New Hippa Neighborhood my has been abroad cultural cities of Enthusiasm. there is appearance in New it is a race audience and looked forward to with over the Chicago Defender over the Chicago & North- nines will always find it on news stand on the second deer you forget to or it is on SE EUROPE'S ESTRA PLAYS FOR PHILA. DEBUTANTE New York, Jan. 1—(Special)—Mr. James Reeve Europe's Society Orchestra, consisting of twenty-five musicians, was specially engaged to go to Rudolph Rudolph, the party of Miss Marie Louis Wanamaker, daughter of Mr. Rodman Wanamaker. Mr. Europe composed the Marie Louise waltz for the occasion and dedicated it to the young debutante. Conrad and Franzin, two widely known and popular orchestra leaders, conducted orchestras of twenty-five members each, were also engaged by Mr. Europe to play for the occasion. Company of Talented Musicians, Formerly Known as the Midland Jubilee Singers, Appear in Two Successful Concerts. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 1—Eloise Bibb Thompson, writing in the Los Angeles Tribune, says: A company of talented musicians known as the Hanna Jubilee Singers delighted the local public last week with their excellent concerts which were given at the First A. M. E. Church, Eighth and Towne avenue, and the Trinity Auditorium, Ninth and Grand avenue. Formerly known as the Midland Jubilee Singers, traveling under the direction of the Midland Lyceum Bureau, Des Moines, Iowa, this company was repeated for seven successive seasons on the Midland chauntau circuit and lyceum circuit, a record unparalleled, it is said, by any jubilee company under one management. This group of singers consists of seven highly cultured musicians. Mr. Florio Morrison, soprano, Ms. Mia Morrison, contralto, Mrs. W. A. Hansen, second soprano; W. H. Berry, tenor; George R. Gardner, tenor soloist; W. A. Hansen, basso; W. P. Talbert, pianist and cellist. All of these singers possess voices of extra ordinary quality. Plantation Melodies and Opera. The concert given at Trinity Auditorium was all that could be desired, beginning with the simple plantation melodies, "Who Will Be a Witness?", and "Telephone the News on High," and "Straus's Greeting to Spring," Butterfield's Trio from Belsazzar, "Father, Lead Me to the Hand," and the quartet from Verdi's opera of Rigololet. Of the remarkable singing of the tenor solist the Chicago Inter Ocean has said: "Mr. Garner's singing at the musical college was a flattering success. He is a great dramatic singer. His work is beyond expression." Kanner is a graduate of the Chicago Musical College and pujil of the great Italian coach, Sigor Lamperti, during his season in the United States. California Soloist. California Solist. The leading soloist, Mrs. Florence Collier, is a California who received many of the awards she received from the University of Southern California College of Music. The Daily Silver Belt, Mt. Ariz, in an article called "A Remarkable Soprano," and the following among other things of Mrs. Talbert's singing: "The soprano solist of the Hanns Jubilee Company is the possessor of a rich and brilliant voice that has been well trained. She rendeled the French province song, by Del Acquan, and was applauded vociferously." The Santa Fe New Mexican in an article called "The Negro in the opera" marveled "at the artistic skill of the Jubilee Singers, declaring that the group of their singing was the first opportunity that the New Mexicans had had of hearing grand opera by a company of race singers. Strange Shower From Sky A remarkable fall from the heavens of large quantities of what is described as metallic floss took place at Headsburgh, Cal. The shower, which began between 7 and 8 a. m., and reached its maximum about ten o'clock, was seen by all the inhabitants of the town. According to an eyewitness, the material appeared high in the heavens, in a clear sky, as a mass of stars, luxurious metallic sheets and silvery it reached the earth in various shapes, ranging from minute particles to its feet square. It fell in such quantities that long ropes and masses of it hung from the telephone and telegraph wires. When the substance reached the warm earth it began at once to contract into fibrous masses, resembling fleshy asbestos, though tests proved that it was not that material. Most of it was disappeared, though samples were saved and others to Director Campbell of the Lick office to Prof. Tolli Allip, director of the observatory at Urbano, Italy—San Francisco Chronicle. Encouragement Focus M Encouragement From Mr. Howells. From time to time one advances in years, one feels obliged, by that sclerosis of the tastes which is apt to age, to abandon the world to its own age, to abandon errors, and retire upon the superiority of the revocable past. At such moments it appears that there are no such novels as there once were, that fact is not at all the thing it used to be; yet from time to time amidst the flattering despair in which one attributes to the vanished superiority, one has had the influence in contemporary work. Some unimagined writer, hitherto quite unread, presents himself in a book perhaps unwillingly borrowed and provokes one to inquiry about the man who wrote it. He could not have written, for only; he must have done others, better, and one goes on reading as many of them as one can lay one's hands on—William Dean Howells in the North American Review. Pay High for Onlum Pay High for Opium. In the market of Lhasa opium said to be sold for its weight in sil- ver. Correspondents must write legibly and on one side of the paper. Mail matter in time to reach office not later than Wednesday. J. H. H. FIDDLER AND SHELTON. We leave Wednesday night for Cedar Rapids, but will pass through Chicago week of January 14. TWIN CITIES IN REVIEW By Philip P. Hale. Mineapolis, M. Mrs. Lillian Lewis obtained her divorce from her husband, Mr. Briscoe Lewis. Her maiden name, Heuderson, was restored by Judge Flah, presiding in the 4th district court. * * * Sunday the Minneapolis Sunday Forum elected the following officers: President R. F. Skinner, V. P. Vassinus E. Pope, Troms, I. S. Bogle; Ecyst, Miss Walker; Journalist, Secy, Miss Walker; Journalist, L. Maris, Miss critics, J. L. Titus; Lilian, Miss Corie Parsons; chorister, excluded; chapain, Mr. Roscoe Lewis. It will meet again Sunday, Jan. 3rd, at St. Peters' A. M. e Church for installation. * * * The Y. M. C. A. club will render an elaborate program Sunday, Dec. 27th at St. Peter's A. M. e Church. Prayer Scripture reading and remarks by the Rev. J. C. T. Carter; Solosists Miss Melvina Chandler and Leon Abey; committee in charge, Messrs. Martin Brown, R. M. Toombs, J. C. Trevan Mr. T. B. Stovall, Jr., and Mr. J. T. Jones, chairman. * * * The Ames lodge 106, I. B. P. O. E. W. of Minneapolis are deserving of credit for having a Christmas tree at their house over 3 years and under 13 years of age. * * * The police department all clubs operating in Minneapolis are ordered to clage at 2:30 a. m. and are permitted to open at 5:30 a. m. Those now subject to same are J. E. Stewart, Mgr, 24-6 4th Ave, So. Glover Sh尔, Mgr. Walters-Porters Club, 311 Hen. Mgr. Walters-Porters Club, 311 Hen. Mgr. C. W. King, Mgr. Mace Club, Washington Ave, So.; Sylvester Olive, Mgr. Mace Club, 3rd Ave, So.; Fred Carver, Mgr. Railway Porters and Walters, 212 11th Ave, So. Critications of Our Saying. "Drat 'em" and "dof rot 'em" are said to be contractions of "May the gods outroot them." "DEVIL THUMBS" HIS CURSE East Indian Praises Allah as Surgeons Eliminate Cause of His Ostracism. Allah be praised! Glan Singh is without his "devil thumbs," extra ones that grew upon his hands. They were taken from him the other day by Allah, he says, the surgeons in the receiving hospital say differently, and say it in a very technical and convincing way. From the time of his youth in the wage Tusee, district of Ludhiana, Punjab, Glan Singh has not found in favor in the eyes of his clerics, always the little boys with whom he played reviled him by calling him "Devil Thumbs." It was a malformation of the thumbs from which he suffered, not an uncommon thing in the United States, but a horrible visitation and curse in India. Never could he be a favored son of Allah. When he had a chance he came to America, but his friends took his companionship without grace, and when an affair of chance was undertaken by them recently, and they lost, they cursed Gian Singh roundly, and, by custom of their race, spat upon him. So great was Gian Singh's distress that he came to the receiving hospital, and asked if some deliverance could not be given him from the curse he bore. The surgeons remarked "easily." His other day Gian Singh and his friend came to the hospital. A moment for ganesthesia, and tense activity of the surgeons, and Gian Singh was being wheeled back to his bed in the ward. As he was trudged along, he awakened for an instant. Instantly he held his hands high, so he could look upon them. there was the thumb, one thumb on the Wish. With his hand. His left was the same. With his hand he renewed his dreams in anesthesia only to mutter, "Allah be praised!" Los Angeles Times. GRAND MILITARY BALL EIGHTH REGIMENT AT SEVENTH REGIMENT ARMORY NEW YEAR'S NIGHT The officers and men of the famous 8th Regiment have arranged a Grand Reception and Ball for their legion of friends to be held at Seventh Regiment Armory, New Year's night, January 1, 1915. 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. By Philip F. Hale. Allah be praised! DULUTH, MINN. Duluth, Minn., Jan. 1.—The pupils of the St. Mark's A. M. E. Church Sunday school gave their Christmas program, consisting of recitations, exercise and songs, Thursday evening, Dec. 24th, before a large audience. The program was carried through successfully and Santa Claus appeared at the end, much to the satisfaction of the man's working club male chorus met at Bun F. Smith, 618 6th avenue, east last Thursday evening for practice under the direction of Rev. George Holt. There is room in the organization for an additional number of members. The next meeting will be held January 7th, 1915, in the parlor of the church. * * * The members of the Chevalier Club entertained Christmas night at a dancing party at Kalamazoo. The club was Superior street. The hall was being decorated with holly, evergreen, and Christmas bells. An enjoyable evening was spent by all present. * * Mr. and Mrs. William Dawson, well and favorably known in Duluth from their long connection with the Hotel Spalding, are to hold important positions at the New Hotel St. Louis. The charming rose garden, into which the former Woodland cafe has been transformed, is open on Saturday evening, Dec. 26th. Mr. Dawson, a nurse service, and has a crew of twenty-five men, and Mrs. Dawson the ladies' waiting room opening off Superior street. "Rector, the New York restaurant, ran for years one of the best restaurants in New York. He made about a million in the end, but he lost a good part of that when he turned his restaurant into a hotel. Rector's death the other day showed him to be a company of poor man. The speaker was Senator Read. He went on: "Compare Rector's case with our multimillionaire financiers, stock-waters and promoters. At the head of his profession, famous the country over, it took Rector a lifetime to make a million. And these other chaps, who are at the head of nothing, make a million overnight." Sensor Read frowned and shook his head. "I tell you, he ended, "it's a wrong gain that has no earning." Diet of Dry Vegetables Dr. Marcel Labbe recommends as a diet for diabetics food distributed about as follows: Dry vegetables (peas, beans and lentils), 300 grams; butter, 150 grams; five or six eggs; five or six alerebus biscuits or 20 grams of gluten bread. The butter is used with the vegetables; the eggs may be cooked to suit the patient's needs. For the first time one day and is to be continued three or four days. The Journal of the American Medical Association remarks that this is "by no means an ination diet, since it furnishes on an average 120 to 140 grams of protein, 130 to 170 grams of fat, and 170 to 190 grams of starch. Care of the Feet. The more the feet are bathed and rubbed the more comfort you will have. Rubbing the soles of the feet on the floor will help to keep the foot in the bath. Keep the toe nails straight across, never cut down on the sides, and the cuticle around the nails should be kept loose. A strong, hot salt bath is very restful for the feet. 'What does the word "cheerfulness" imply? It means a contented spirit; it means a pure heart; it means a kind and loving disposition; it means a generous appreciation of charity; it means a generous appreciation of others and a modest opinion of self—W. M. Thackeray. Common Falling. How many people apparently prefer to remain silent rather than know that truth which would make them morally uncomfortable! Rector's Case. Care of the Feet. Dally Thought Common Falling. Bright, Clap News From Cairo, Ill. the City Beautiful—Headquarters of the Knights and Daughters of Tahor (By Stephen Finnie.) Cairo, Ill., Jan. I—The Defender can be found on sale at the People's Drug Store. Dr. Campfield will be the see you, as everybody reads the book. Dr. Campbell will be the newspaper, Call for the Defender at People's Store. **Miss Lula Counts, teacher at the Summer high school, leaves Sunday for Huntington, Tenn., to spend her vacation. **Miss Carrie West of 28th and Commercial avenue will leave Sunday for Memphis, Tenn. to visit her sister. **Miss Ardela Cole of Cranston, Ohio, has been visiting Mrs. Elmo McAdoo and sister, Mrs. Julia Smith, of 1900 Walnut street and 414 17th street she left Sunday afternoon to visit her brother in Carml. On account of illness she will return to her home in western Canada in January. **The freshman class of Summer high school rendered a very nice Christmas greeting and complimented the Defender for its cleanliness. **News from the C. G. M. office, of which he is very proud, shows that the following death claims have been signed and will be paid by the C. G. M. office. Mrs. Henry Petty of Springfield, $50; Mrs. Hattie Blackwell, H. P. Miss Emma Scott of Quincy, $50; Miss Rhoda McJohnson, H. P. Mrs. Lula Bradley of M.C. City, who now resides in Springfield, $50; Mr. S. A. Daniels, C. M. Mrs. Elizabeth Vanickles of Chicago Mrs. Henrietta Lee, H. P. $50. This shows that the Knights of Labor are an important group. Mrs. Annie McKinney, the experienced seamstress of 110% Washington ave. wishes to have her many friend. Prompt service given. **The Charitable Aid TroCly society is working hard to make the needy one happy for Christmas. Mrs. Luella Wilkerson, president; Mrs. Ardela Miller, secretary. We notice that Mr. Cec Chaves, who died Dec. 19th leaves to mourn his less wife and son and tere and five brothers. Mr. Ed. Ruffa & Co. funeral directors. **For the first time in the history of Cairo the city had a municipal Christmas tree which was enjoyed by over 1,200 and more Dec. 26 at 7:30 p. m. The tree was planted in the Holiday Park, 5th and Washington. The gifts for the occasion were furnished by the different wholesale houses of the city and the surprise to the people was spring when Mr. Crossley, the superintendent of the McKinley Traction system, mounted the stand and invited all to return to their home free of charge. Program: Song, "Holy Night"; "The Municipal Christmas Tree," Mayor W. H. Woods; song by all, "Illinois" the Christmas歌谣, Prof. J. C. Lennard song, "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" song, the Bell's orchestra, distribution and chorus, five hundred voices, Prof. C. H. Hamilton, director. The committee wishes to thank the citizens who committee wishes to thank the citizens who committee: Prof. J. C. Lewis, president; Dr. M. Young, secretary, Dr. McJones, W. H. Bazie, Bowman, Henderson, Jonge, T. A. Head, Mrs. Ardela Miller, Prof. J. Bazie, Louis F. Fin, Prof. J. Bazie, his doors for the people to come from there to committee. Committee from Trio City Mutual Aid was present to receive all donations of clothing and food. Mrs. Mattie Blesseo, Mrs. Luella Wilkerson, president, Miss Lydia Duncan. **The 19th Baptist Church tenderers their pastor an installation and reception Tuesday at 29th, in honor of Rev. J. S. Willingham, the bell's orchestra, distribution and chorus, five hundred voices, Prof. J. C. E. Lee of St. Louis is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. W. Hampton on 3rd, during the holidays. **Miss Frank Hudson of St. Louis is spending her vacation with her sister, Mrs. Blanche Gills. **Miss Lula Counts is spending her vacation in Huntington, Tenn. to Miss Angle Lancaster the city spending the holidays in St. Louis the guest of her father. **Miss Joe Wheeler, the father of Mr. Wm. and Mr. C. L. Wheeler, is in the city visiting his sons. Mrs. Carrie West of 26th and Popular streets is visiting friends in Memphis, Tenn. **Mrs. Thompson of Mound City is the guest of 18th street. **Miss E. Coston died at her residence on 16th street. The deceased is 20 years of age. She professed a hope in Christ. She was the niece of Mr. Cobb, the official key of the county jail. Criticism of Nature "The trouble, with this world, Raggsy," said Weary Walker, "is just here. Corey, America, bananas grow wild but I am here. Up here, where there is markt for 'em, they don't grow wild. What nacher wants to do to help the workman is to have things grow wild where there's a, markt for them things." Twist the Wire. Pictures hung by a single wire have an annoying way of gearing uneven, on account of the slipping of the wire on the picture hook. This can sometimes be avoided by first halting the picture face to the wall and then turning it up. The single turn this makes in the wire near the hook prevents slipping. 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 solo direction and management of Mr. Browne appreciates your work. Mr. Browne appreciates your specialty sollicits your future patronage. All contracts for engagements taken care of at 3310 rhodes avenue. Phone Douglas 5729. 512-19 TO CORRESPONDENTS. In writing for The Defender, have matter to the office no later than Wednesday to insure publication. Write plainly and upon decent paper; use typewriter whenever possible. Cedar Rapids, Ia. Jan. 1. — The sermons rendered by Rev. Cato Sunday were enjoyed by the morning tople was "Perfec Christ," tople. "The Visit of the Wise Men." *Mrs. Lowrie will leave Sunday for Maywood, Ill. Her son, Rev. Wm. Lowrie, is to undergo an operation. In Williams, the eminent colored surgeon will perform the operation. *The President Moore, will arrive here Saturday at 9 p.m. The quarterly meeting will be Sunday morning and evening. He will go to Iowa City in the afternoon to be with Rev. B. H. Hubbard. *The grocery store on Third street East is Sunday morning and evening. He will ask the fashion of all the colored people of the city. Mr. George Tyler has been employed at the Merchants Bank four years. Mr. Tyler is a bass singer, belonging to the choir. *We see that Messrs. Horace Flowers and William Robinson have been so unfortunate as to wear a dress in this cold weather. They have on their sympathy. Mrs. Jenne Ells of Moines, i.a., is visiting Mr. James Warren on Eighth street. *Mrs. E. H. Gresham will arrive from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Wednesday at 14:5 p.m. *Mr. and Mrs. Gec. Gresham entertained Mr. Fred Gresham dinner on Christmas day. Mrs. Katie Williams of Nebraska, i.i. is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Clara Harrison, in her new home on Sixth street. *Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson entertained Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Milligan, Rev. and Mrs. Cate and Aurelia Clement at dinner Sunday afternoon. Mother Perkins mother of Mrs. Johnson was her guest. Fields is home from Iowa City. He spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fields. *Mr. Fred Gresham took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gray on Sunday. Mr. W. A. Brown returned from Buckton holiday evening. He spent the holiday with his wife. The Culture Club will at home of Mrs. John Jackson on 12th avenue, Thursday afternoon. *The J. S. Y. Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Lluu Horne on 17th avenue. Wednesday. The president Mrs. Gresham, is expected to meet the president for a meeting. Mr. John Nelson Mr. John Nelson has opened new torsional parlors on Mount Vernon avenue. We were glad to know that the news of Cedar Rapids is read by the readers of the Defender from coast to coast. Mr. Thomas J. Clement of Los Angeles, CA, cousin of the correspondent of the Defender, keeps abreast of the news of our city. Much credit is due our S. S. secretary, Mr. Mayo Perkins, for trimming the church so beautifully for the Christmas program Thursday night. The program was a grand success. The new year's breakfast, to be served by the "One More Effort Club" after watch meeting at Bethel A. E. church. MACON, GA. By R. W. Williams. Macon, Ga., Jan. — I-Mrs. and Mr. Eli Evans and their little son, Eli Evans, Jr. are visiting in Jeffersonville this week. ***** Mr. Arthur Carvest will not leave the city as planned, owing to the illness of Mrs. A. B. Carvest. ***** Mr. Sam Jackson has become an admirer of the Defender and he had. Mr. Jackson be the best he ever has, who has a large circle of friends. He was the manager of the S. S. baseball club 1914 and was elected for 1915. ***** Mr. Richard Williams is suffering with a severe cold this week. Many poor children were made happy Christmas by the good, kind-hearted Bonnie Aventwell left for Fort Valley Sunday, where he will be joined by his wife and will return to the city some time late in January. ***** Mr. Henry Corbin is visiting relatives in Albany, Ga. ***** Mrs. George Williams on the sick list this week. ***** Mrs. on the sick list for Thursday night by Joe Browne. Domestic trouble was the cause of the shooting. ***** Mr. M. Adams is still on the sick list. ***** Mrs. and Mr. R. W. Williams left for Palms, Ga., Sunday, where they will be the guests of his father, Rev. W. W. Williams. ***** left for Chattanooga, Tenn. the 24th. he will be the guest of his uncle. The Uphistoric Acts Her full nature, like the river of which Alexander broke the strength, spent itself in channels which had no great name on the earth. But the effect of her being on those around her was incalculably diffusive; for the growing good of the world is partly dependent on unhistoric acts; and the strength of the world you and me as they might have been owing to the number who lived faithfully a hidden life, and rest in unvisited toms.—George Elliot. helpless Father. Children are taught to be kind to dumb brutes, and something should be said about impoiling on father.—Athchion Globe. 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 is clearest, most comprehensive, comprehensive, factory narrative of the Reconstruction period and its happenings I have ever read." Bishop C. S. Smith: "It certainly embodies a plain and unblessed statement of the facts of Reconstruction." The emperor Ennexer 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 for the newly emancipated race to call to 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, New Year's Eve, Christmas Price, $1.60; by mail, $1.25; Address John M. R. Lynch, 4251 Forestville avenue. Telephone: 40218 5802. 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 DeLuxe Dancing Academy 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. Garfield Wilson's Orchestra Co-operation with the select dancing public has made our school the leading dancing academy of the city. MIKE WILLIAMS ERNEST BACON 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. CHANGE OF PIOTURES DAILY PRICES: ADULTS, 18c, CHILDREN 5c OPEN THE YEAR ROUND HOME BAKING AND DELICATESSEN DAIRY LUNCH Our Pies and Cakes are the Best in the City 3308 S. STATE STREET HOURS! 10 A. M. TO 10 P. M. The Largest, Best and Cheapest PRACTICAL MUSIC SCHOOL Al Brass and Stringed Instruments, Violin, Plano, Mandolin and Guitar Visit the Free Monthly Recitals at our School by the Pupils. Tickets Given at School. Conducted by W. L. JACKSON 3109 STATE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. CARL L. COTTON PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER Letters, circulars, etc. done quickly and neatly at prices that you'll appreciate OPFLO. A. 10 p.m. GOOD LETTERS PAY 8109 50. STATE ST. Phone AUTO. 71-685 HOME- Sunday Phone Douglas 3194 BUY THE CHICAGO DEFENDER AT ALL "L" STATIONS. dividends to its shareholder, from first year of its existence, and then forms invariably a clrue of the articles of association. Some concerns which to fail to realize a profit have to contract a high interest loan to a company, pay dividends in it. It is this practice that compels companies to contract loan after loan until they are plunged into a helpless state. Furthermore, when a new company is established, it is from the start tied down to a system of commission paying. In every purchase as well as in every sale of the company, the dividends are therefore counted into every payment and receipt, thus occasioning the need of an unnecessarily large amount of capital. Varying Gain's In Weight The average gain in weight varies much with the season of the year. From December to May it is fairly uniform, but low, being 225 to 260 grammes. It rises rapidly and steadily from May to September, during which it reaches the maximum of 380 grammes. It decreases to December, which is the month showing the smallest gain in weight. The average gain in weight in September is almost double that in December, and there can be little doubt that it is, as a rule, accompanied with improvement in the patient's health. History of Petroleum Roumania holds the honor for earliest production of crude petroleum, having put it on the market in 1857. Two years later the United States produced its first petroleum, 2,000 gallons. Italy was a producer the following year, and Canada, within 12 months, entered the field. Russia quickly followed, and for years these countries were the sole producers. Russia is now second only to this country. Live as on a Mountain. Live as on a mountain, for it makes difference whether a man lives here . . . there. Be like the promontory anchor which the waves continually break, but it stands firm and tames the jury of the water around it. -Marcus Aurelius. A. Few Fragments Only a little of the first fruits of wisdom—only a few fragments of the *tundra* heights, breadths and texture of the earth had been able to other—Martha Lubber. Her Problem. First Modern Parent="Aren't your two children something of a problem?" Second Modern Parent="Yes, indeed. They go away to school for thirty-two weeks. They leave four whole weeks when I don't know where to send them."—Life "The village had a new brass band," said an urbanite just in from a stay in an ultra rural part of an eastern state. "The new band played its first piece one day, considerably going over the hill. It that. That delicate considerations doubtless saved the life of a small boy, but it killed Farmer Staunfer's valuable Jersey bull. "At the time the band went out to play it first tune the bull was feeding contender and the bull was near the spot chosen by the band for venturing on its initial burst or tune. While the band was getting its collective lips ready to compel that burst from its horns the small boy who figured in the episode was taking a short through the pasture to get to the band. "The bull took, note of the small boy's presence and proceeded at once to hasten his trip across the lot. The boy did not delay his hastening. The band had not seen the procession moving through the meadow, although the bull was mushing his displeasure lustily as he ran and the small boy was lifting his voice in audible and that band absorbed it was that band in thought of the attack on the verge of lifting up itself. "The bull was within three tumps of the speeding small boy when the band had at last got ready to play its tune. The band began to play. At the first burst from the assembled horns the bull stopped short, throw up his head and sniffed the air. The band blared again. The bull turned and rushed wildly toward a nearby stone wall that divided the lot from another lot. The band threw its soul once more into the horns and the bull sprang over the other side. The small boy, though, did not stop in his flight, and the last seen of him was a streak of dust in the road leading to the village. The bull's neck was broken. He was dead." Flighting Tuberculosis. If there is one disease above others where medicines are futile and recovery depends upon leaving the body free to fight its own grim battle with death, it is tuberculosis. Good food, good air, sane wholesome living, are the specifics which science and common sense alike have discovered. Formosa'a Leading Industry Formosa's Leading Industry. In spite of all its difficulties the campher industry is Formosa's chief source of revenue. Over eight million pounds of the drug, value of nearly three million of dollars, are marketed every year. Once the head-hunters are subdued, the annual crop will be much larger and the price to the ultimate consumer much lower than at present. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Vacover, B. C., January 1.—"Despise ye not the man in black, but help him mend his faults; Find him a friend in wisdom which, as God says, exalta." Through the kindly spirit of the editor of the "Daily News-Advertiser" the race has been given what is, in the words of the editor, a hearing. Regardless of all that might be said to the contrary, this article cannot be considered unnecessary. The press has published grotesque images of a black man by magnifying his criminality and minimizing his noble aspirations. They among whom we must daily labor, live and learn are the most important high attainment. We have about 20,000 Ethiopians under the Maple Leaf, and their increase should occasion no alarm among the people of the world. If given chance, will prove worthy. wittle posterity will long reunite. Christians' in white—idio superwoman seat from forsook social statistic, freely r finances, time and worthy going from the north to the north; a ignorance might be trans into a glorious dawn of twen-tury enlightenment. These religitarians braved ostracism, which every other ungodly which men skinned-breed worshipped today. I will die believing that slavery of id ever made any people good workers or law-adding citizens. We work are the children of freedom. We have slavery of all kindness, but I fail to note the triumph of it, the increase of confidence, the cathery of morality. With his "myth- Milton Pope Fuller, Eloquent Writer on Racial Progress. local" mule and "legendary" forty acres, in fifty years the race's progress is unequalled throughout all history. In the south we have fifty colleges, thirteen schools for women, twenty-six theological schools, three of law, five of medicine, four of pharmacy, seventeen state agricultural and mechanical colleges, more than 400 normal and industrial schools. We also have sixty-four banks. Chicago blacks own $5,000,000 in real estate; the whole race owns about a billion dollars in real estate. W. S. Scarborough wrote a text-book of Greek; Kelly Miller wrote a book of English. The race is represented in the five arts. H. O. Tanner is a great painter; the late Samuel Cole-ridge-Taylor was a renowned musician; the late Fred Douglass was an orator of note; Edmonia Lewis, Rome, Italy, is a sculptress; the late Paul L. Dunbar was our poet. Cadmus, of whom Lord Byron wrote, was of African blood; so was Terence, Rome's greatest lyric poet; Russia's Pushkin, France's Dumas, Benjamin Banneka (dying in 1894) was an astronomer and scientist. Give the black man time. Britain was long in producing one Milton; Greece had only one Homer; not a few years was Italy bringing up a Dante; Germany would welcome another Schiller; well may India be proud of her poet, Rabindranath Tagore, winner of the Nobel prize. --- ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` The black man is no misogynist. Is not woman's position greatly analogous to his own—most volceless, subordinate and disadvantageous? They both have been asked, "Why would you not be your own place?" Womanhood has not been whole-heartedly encouraged to rise to higher levels; and the black woman's fight has not been the eastest. Native black sisters in the heart of Africa have sternly robbed against women. The St. John's notice These are stages away of great excitement. In their mind, blind rush for place and power, men, like unreasoning beasts, are trapping under foot all that is noble and worthy. With the womanhood of her womanhood has been fully disdainful, slaves of the black sister one Dr. well speaks; "in her girlhood all the delicate tenderness of her sex has been outraged. In the field, in the rude cabin, in the pressroom, and in the factory, she was thrown into company and company. She was not norcared of the virtues of her sex were utterly ignored. If the instinct of chastity asserted itself, she had to fight like a tigress for the ownership and possession of her body to suffer pains and lacerations for her virtuous self-assertion. When she reached maturity the tender instinct of her womanhood was ruthlessly violated. At the age of 18, she was treated to be titulated under slavery, she was mated to the stock of the plantation not to the companion of a loved and chosen husband, but to the breeder of human cattle for the field or auction. --- But let us thank God, and now turn to the book, with news that will every daughter and encourage us in the course of Hamm's voyage in Vacuum Bridley speaking, black women are now successful newspaper editors, journalists, bankers, real estate dealers, physicians, undertakers, post-missresses, top-motch business managers, presidents of schools, and all good women. We are important and unnoticed, but today she is sought after; only yesterday she wore brogan shoes and a hobble skirt before its time, because her stingy master bought as little cloth as possible for her dresses, but today she wore a dress that covers her feet and beautifully adorns herself in Parisian style; only yesterday she was forced to remain in ignorance, but today she is a queen of intelligence whose crown is refinement; only yesterday she was a vassal, but today she is free; only yesterday she was a servant, but today she is reigns. Ex-President Taft asked national pay for the lynching of foreigners. Shades of the liberty-loving Tillman in the last twenty-eight years 3,468 men and women were killed States. Few whites have been strangled, but the defenseless blacks have been pendulumized at over 100 per year for the twenty-eight years. Why Sam to indemnify the bereaved kin of these black victims? Unmerited publicity is given rape charges against the race. It is indemnifiable that he is guilty of rape. Community. Under like conditions we all act alike. The rape case against a Chicago white policeman, upon a black woman, was not headlined by the dailies, and megaphoned around the coronarian voice of the Associated Press. The people of the race in Vancouver are progressive. We have a Baptist church, and a branch of the Unite Union. He is Miss Hailie B. Davis, a young woman of stering qualities, is president of the Negro Christian Alliance, which has a membership of all races. A lot is paid for; a hall will be erected soon. He is in the criminalization in Vancouver, too. The black man is also here looked upon as an "intruder." He goes into a place of public accommodation, he is "intruding." He is the first door in the theater, he is "intruding"; he if goes to a meeting where something is to be learned, he is "intruding!" He is made to some shines for him, that the beautiful flowers do not bloom for him, that the welcome rain is not for his refreshment. And yet nobody is loved by him; one cannot want or welcome even if invited. In conclusion, I will say that the Afro-Canadian is not ingraate. He remembers Canadian valor of former presidents and others in history, was unable to please everybody. But Lincoln is known as the "Enamciator". William Wilberforce, Mrs. H. B. Stove, Mrs. Julia Howe, Wendell Phillips, Charles Sumner, and William Lloyd Garrierson, William Lloyd Garrierson, Billh J Lovejoy, and John Brown comprise religious' gift to the race. In return we will give our lives to others. A day has kept us from suicide and despair. Yen, with this same religion. "The black man fought for his freedom And that of others, too! He allied that body, boards With yaler deep and true. No cannon ever daunted him, His courage was God-sent; No sabre ever made him fear, To victory he went. "The black man bled for his freedom And that of others, too." Great principle in stakes: That Force who made him guided him, Urged him to storm, and take! The black man died for his freedom And that of others, too! They saw the black man's might, They saw him brave grim horrors there, They saw him die for right! "The black man prayed for his freedom And that of others, too! His great soul drove out selfishness, As brothers all should do. He prayed to one Great Governor, And unto Him alone, He prayed not unto dollars, nay; Nor unto wood, nor stone!" Take Time to Uproot. That primitive and animal instincts and impulses still survive and surprise us by their unexpected manhood does not unseen so wonderful, perhaps, perhaps, thousands of years in which these factors were supremely dominant before the comparatively brief period of the modern era, in this modern and civilized stage of life. Keep Secret. What the world needs is the resolute step, the look of cheer, the smiling countenance, and the kindly word. Keep sweet—George L. Perlin. TO CLUB EDITOR Kindly insert name and address of officers of the club reported in these columns. Do this in your next correspondence. We want them on file. raphers in ttery of cherubim stenog that the assisting him. We can say many hat DEFENDER tried to make now to copy it. It takes the opportunity their help, and the contribution to the DEFENDER who mk is to be hoped that those folks materially assisted these poor there will not stop, but inquire where wintry during the long hard, months of DEFENDER. That next Christmas the efforts DER will be able to double its who and that of the citizens "Fatte really able to help will do so, and the most of these is charity." ticket is still a demand for coal power for the poor and the DEFENDER will be able to supply the deserving throughout the coal sea. Subscription List. M. Gaines ..... $1.00 Friday Evening Whist Club ..... 1.00 A Friend ..... 1.00 Progressive Negro League ..... 2.00 Arts League ..... 1.00 Sears-Roebuck Boys ..... 3.00 The Alba Rose Club ..... 2.50 De Luxe Dancing School ..... 7.00 Polnsettia Club ..... 2.00 Cary B. Lewis ..... 1.00 M.T. Bailley ..... 1.00 W. H. Corrall ..... 1.00 Julius Aventorp ..... 1.00 Mrs. Johnson Chambliss ..... 1.00 Samaritan Club ..... 1.00 Mrs. Ed. Cheatham ..... 3.00 Hle Situation. "What's the matter, Patrik?" a good-natured-hostess asked of her boyish visitor, seeing the pie plate vanily offered. "Don't you want another piece of pie?" "Yessum, I want it," roiled the unconscious verbal assistant, but I can't eat. My mouth awful hungry, but my stomach's awful full. Man's Lowest Estate Whatever can give us the true psychology of hatred may make possible some escape from its malign and harmful influence. We commonly say that love is positive and hate is negative, but how quickly and easily at times the hatred enters the other! While hate dominates us we are at our lowest estate. For Cramp In the Leg When the cramp comes on take a good long string—a long garter will do—wind it round the leg over the place that is affected, and take the end in each hand and give it a sharp pincer. When the cramp is stillly the cramp will deparish, and the sufferer can return to bed assured it will not come on again that night. Guns in Salute. The number of guns fired in salute are: the president, 21; vice-president, 18; senator, congressman and vice-admiral, 15; rear-admiral, 13; mayor, 11; commodeore, 11; captain, 9; commander, 7. The cost of firing the weapon, including the wear and tear on the gun, amounts to over a thousand dollars. Too Short an Acquaintance "Of course, I don't wish to put any obstacle in the way of your getting married," a mistress said to her servant, "but I wish it wished for possible to you postpone it until I get another Well, well, mum," Mary Ann replied, "it's a kind I know I'm well enough to ask 'I'm to put it off.'" London Standard. One Benefit of Wealth: The man who has a million dollars and feels poor may be more unfortunate than the man who has a million dollars and feels rich, but the millionaire has a more intimate acquaintance with that part of the anatomy of a houseplant than the porchouse is cut—Houston, Fees. Modern Mercenary "You should think of our illustrious ancestors who steered this ship of the republic through the troubled waters of the past, and for my illustrious ancestors" interrupted Senator Sorghun. "Too many of them were inclined to boast that their late politics than they then were accepted office."—Washington Star. GOVERNOR HALL TO PROBE LYNCHINGS (Continued from page 1.) years now is fifteen. Eight of these took place within the last year. Under the caption the State Times recently published this editorial: "The Caddo lynchings should receive something more than an increase of the number that be the limit of official activity. The Caddo lynchings have become a disgrace to the state. They exhibit a contempt for law and order and a disregard for orderly processes of the law. They shocking in a frontier community of 30 years ago. There is not the least extinguishing circumstances for these lynchings. To lynch five New Yorkers, two of two men and without excuse, Caddo should know by this time that regard of law breeds laziness, and that contempt of the law breeds contempt for human life in the city as well as in the heart of the mob. "There should be such a rigid investigation of these lynchings that the responsibility for the leadership can be placed; and, once placed, prosecution should be vigorous. The self-respecting citizen should be held accountable and to the state of Louisiana, whose mobs have trapped on its courts and defied its laws, to see that these lynchings are stopped. The way to stop them is to convict the mob leaders. Law and order should be maintained in Caddo Mobil Mobs. The mob should paralyze the courts and trample on the legal machinery and civilization." The student of patient history, reveling in the triumphs of Alexander the Great, never thinks of linking his mighty name with that of the little kingdom of Servia, the free of whose world ablaze. Yet it was from that small but explosive land that there once marched forth to the conquest of the world a little army of 40,000 men, and having completed that conquest on schedule, so to speak, their army were no more worlds to conquer. Alexander the Great was a Serian—that is, he was a native of the country that is now Serbia. His army was made up almost entirely of ancient Servians. His mother's family came from a kingdom but much more spreaded of Novi-Bazar, and it was from the mountains lying between the Mediterranean and the middle Danube, and the valleys on their northern slopes, that he drew the flower of that 40,000 who marched on the front of China and the heart of the Indies. It is a stern, rock-bound country, this Serva, better fitted for growing soldiers than cereals. There has always remained just enough of the barbarian about the mountainers or the country to make them ideal warriors. It is the Mediterranean coast and routed the polished Greeks with them—including the eloquent but timid Demoheses—and then, instilling just enough of Greek culture beneath their Bersek bosoms to make them fully combatant. The conquest of the world meant, prepared the way for his son, Alexander. That was the Servian of old, alike in many respects to his modern brother. The Servian of today a few years ago took up the sword against the lightning as he joined the army as jauxtly as his forefathers formed their phalanx and marched across the Hellespont to conquer the unknown and untold millions of Perseus, who took up his rifle against the Austrian Goliath, moved his government back into the hills out of range of fire, and went whistling to battle, never to return to the odds were twenty fifty to one. The name Servia denotes that its people were sprung from slaves. Their broader name, Slav, denotes the origin but, when applied to people of the past, it has fought against tremendous odds for their liberty, the term takes on a new and honorable meaning, just as a wilde "wilde" was first applied as a nickname for the servant. He became a mark of esteem and honor. Military Portable Wireless Military Portable Wireless. Quick and effective communication between the tremendous forces of the air and the fifty to two hundred and fifty miles is no longer possible by scouts, couriers and holographic devices. The long-range combat with terrible engines of destruction means radio or wireless communication, and everyone must have portable wireless telegraph plants carried on motor-truck geassigned or speeds of twenty-five to thirty-five miles per hour. The truck motor drives an electrical dynamo which generates the high-tensile transformer necessary for radio transmission, and the complete paranormal of condensers, interrupters, collapsible antenna, etc., are carried on the truck which is carried in a fitted with a protecting shield that can be deployed in a body with sliding paused odes which can be tightly closed in stormy weather. These motor-truck wireless outfits have an effective land range of two hundred to three hundred which can be enabled the armies of the "that allied" forces to keep in communication with their base, wings and re-enforcements—a task impossible in modern warfare without the radio telegraph and—most important—the motor truck on which the armies and their relatively large armies requiring auxiliaries from position to position—Engineering Magazine. Look Ahead! There are some persons who ride all through the journey of life with their backs to the horses' head. They are always looking into the past. They are forever talking about the good old times, and how different things have changed. There is no romance in the world now, and no herism. The very winter and summers are nothing to what they used to be; in fact, life is altogether on a small, commonplace scale. Nov. that is a miserable sort of thing. It brings a kind of paralyzing chill over you, and the natural spring of joy that should be never leaping up to meet the fresh new merces that the day keeps bringing. Historic English Structure Many famous personages were condemned to death in Westminster hall. William Wallace, Scotland's brave soldier, was killed in More, the Protector Somerset, Sir Thomas Wayst, the earl of Essex, Guy Pawkes, the earl of Stafford and many Hastingsians. The famous trial of Warren Hastings was overlooking the Thames, is celebrated. Bishop Hebur's Revenge Animosity as well as devotion has colored our popular bymas, as, for instance, in the famous "Greenland's ice mountains." The hasty generalization that in Ceylon 'only man is vile' is said to have found its way into the British Empire, covered that a Cingalese tradman and cleverly cheated him! Fertilizes Egypt. The amount of fertilizing matter brought down by the River Nile from its source every year is estimated at one-bundle—to cover a road from the river to the river bed wide by two and one-half inches deep. Nations Reach Agreement Paris—Ireland and Russia teach an agreement, under which Italy will support Russian policies in the Balkans while Russia will recognize Italian sovereignty, in Tripoli and may naval demonstrations against Turkey. A Small Brain Philadelphia—The brain of John H. Musser, the noted diagnostician who died on Wednesday, was found not owe a weight as such that of a wall OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. By Willie L. Brown WHAT THE PEOPLE ARE DOING IN THE GULF CITY By W. C. Sample. Mobile, Ala., Jan. 1–It is pleasing to the race voters of the city to notice that among the large number of extra clerks that have been appointed to the race were the holiday rush the majority were Afro-Americans. ** The Imperial Courts of Mon Louls Whist Club met Tuesday, December 15th, at the home of Miss August Willis. The event prices for ladies was 1000 to 4000. Collin's. First prize for men, Ernest Collins, consolation, Percy Collins. After delicious refreshments club ad-journey to meet with Mr. Walter Chishang, the 18th June 20th of 1984, of Mr. and Mr. Scott of N. Cedar street) while attending a concert at Emerson Institute, suffered from indigestion and took potassium cyanide through a mistake, which was not found to be an error. ** The New England�ling is attended by Dr. H. Roger Williams. She is now up and about. Little Georgia Betz and Maria Freeman rendered good service for their schoolmate. ** Miss M. Cornelius, one of the teachers at Emerson Institute, gave Mr. Chishang a return night, Dec. 18th. It was a grand success. ** The Stewards Chapel gave a cantata Monday night, December 28th, Rev. L. W. Mitchell pastor. ** The New Englandlefly's team of men was slightly damaged. ** Flea was a day, December 15th. The Twenty-eighth Century League had a call meeting Thursday, 17th inst., at the residence of Mrs. Emma Sledge. Much more than the same time, the meeting will be the Mrs. M. J. Newถึง, as of the 1984 year. The merrily of which Mrs. Mary Caldwell preserved. ** The Dorcas Charity Club of which Mrs. Mary E. Jones is president, is doing great work in looking for the future. The New Englandlefly has been on the other side. The Literary and Art Club must last Tuesday with Mrs. I. Barnett. The next meeting will be with Mrs. F. Cheeks. The Literary Improve, the Club met with Mrs. E. L. Belmont, the first�-ture of the club. The l�uches were served by the hostless. The subject discussed was "Loveli's Anti-Slavery Poems. Mrs. Helen Dixon, president; Mrs. Cora Jackson, acting secretary. The "Catorci Dias" was the first-time headmaster of the house. The first-time书记 was "Sincerely," and the next meeting will be with Mrs. W. H. Brazier. ** The Twentieth Century Art Club met with Miss Gussie Laland, Friday, Dec. 18th. Much work was done for the hostess. The first-time course luncheon. The next meeting will be with Miss Beatrice Tobin. ** A business club has been organized by the children of the eighth grade of the Josephine Allen Institute. They meet with the school at the 18th week of the year when different subjects are discussed. The public is invited. *** Mrs. Lillie B. Williamson spent the holidays in New Orleans. La *** There will be a contest for the most of the public. The school will be held on June 21st. Those entering the contest are the A. F. Owen high school, W. H. Council and Booker T. Washington. Many entered the teachers' examination which was held in this city. The school will be held in the 18th year. The first-time man endorse the question must reach the office not later than 1 p. m. Mondays. 658 St. Francis, W. C. Sample, agent. ** The B. Y. P. U. A. P. and an excellent program Sunday evening, 20th Inst., at the 18th week of the year. ** F. Prof. C. H. Condell, L. C. P. A. E. I. S. of London University and the Royal College of Preceptors, delivered his famous lecture on the "Holy Land" and the Wonders of the Starry Heavens. The first-time school was held on Monday evening, December 21. Many were out to hear him. Bishops and many eninent men endorse him and speak his praise. Warm Baths for Your Nervous Warm Baths for Your Nerves. A bath at a temperature of 82 to 96 degrees will quiet the nerves in a magical way, even in cases in which drugs of all sorts utterly fall. Such a bath is neither hot, because no action is performed, nor turbance results from overheating. Its temperature is just enough lower than the body's to carry the surplus heat without producing a cooling effect. Rust-Proof Ironwork A simple method of making ironwork proof against rust is to heat it until it is almost red-hot, and then brush it over with linenseed oil. This makes a varnish which, unlike ordinary paint or enamel, does not chip off. All communications for this paper must be addressed to The Chicago Defender and not to an individual, or they will not receive prompt attention. Jacksonville, Ill., Jan. 1.—Jacksonville, Ill., Household of No. 231 met in their regular meeting Tuesday evening and elected officers for the ensuing year. They will be installed at the next regular meeting. * *** Carrollton, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Richard C'ark. * *** Mrs. Charles Branum entertained the Friday Art Club at her residence Friday afternoon. All present enjoyed a delightful meal, the guests were served. * *** Mr. Lovelock Thursday morning on Reid street after an illness of a month's duration suffering with rheumatism. He was on the police force a few years ago and was the last few years he has been employed by Ochoe and Son. He is survived by his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Oscar Williams, Caplo, and Lovelock, all of this city. The funeral residence, 708 Ashland avenue, at 2:30 Sunday afternoon and were in charge of Rev. G. T. Shaw, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, and in the presence of a goodly number of friends and family. The singing was by friends. The flowers were cared for by Mrs. Alice Hill. The pal bearers were Bloom Black, W. H. W. Wright, Frank Black, Ben Champ, George Brown, and Aaron Sonville. The sonville Cemetery. * *** Miss Jane C. Turner, head nurse at Dr. A. H. Kemnbrew's sanitarium, has returned to the city after an absence of about three weeks. She returns much impertinent. Lawyer of Alton spent Christmas here as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Dunn. * *** Miss Margaret DeWitt's reef has been postponed. * ** Dr. C. H. Triplett is able to be out of town. Mr. Walter Blue of Carrollton was in the city recently to attend the K. of P. lodge meeting. Champaign, Ill., Daisy Olay D. Patton, who is attending the art school in Chicago, arrived home Saturday to spend the holidays. * **The Chicago Defender is on sale here.** The Monarch Club will give his sixth birthday gift. * **Mr. E. L. Roy left Wednesday for Chicago, where he will spend the holidays visiting his sister, Mrs. Grace Nance, at 243 Campbell avenue. * **Mrs. Consuelva Street, who is attending Thursday for East St. Louis, her home, to spend the holidays. * **Mr. Roscoe Brewer, who is attending Northwestern Dental School in Chicago, arrived home Friday to spend the holidays.** The wood Lee has opened up a conservatory at her residence 701 S. Wright street. Any one wishing to take music give her a trial. I will recommend her to be a competent well-known chicken raiser of this city, received the first prize on cock, first pullets, first pen, second pullet, third cocker, fourth pullet, fourth cockerel and fourth pullet, the poultry show held Urban Times on December 17. * **Relatives in this city received a telegram Monday, December 21, announcing the death of Aaron E. Moss, who died Monday morning reported to have been due to heart failure.** Aaron E. Moss was born in Champaign on Sept. 4, 1886, and was a son of Mrs. C. Moss, 51% N. Walnut street, who died suddenly last August. Two brothers, Arthur E. Moss, this city, and three sisters, Mrs. Frances Mann and Miss M. L. Moss of this city, and Mrs. Inez Dickerson, of Vincennes, Ind. survive. He was a member of the Bldg Lodge. The body was buried in Chicago last Saturday. * **At the opening of the Majestic theater Johnson's five piece orchestra played. The people showed their appreciation to the new managers. *** Riverside, III Riverside, Ill., Jan. 1.-Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gaines entertained at dinner Christmas day Mr. and Mrs. David Mitchell, Anita Patti Brown and husband and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Stenhouse. The afternoon was spent in games and music. The guests departed they had had a delightful time. Decatur, III. Decatur, Ill. I, Jan. 1.—Miss Myrtle Stewart and brother, Mr. Louis Stewart, were agreeably surprised by a out of town friends Sunday, Dec. 28. They were joined by Mr. Leonard Breedlove and Mitchell Watkins of Champaign, Ill. They remained for church and supper. * They were guests for Sunday dinner, in honor of Miss Euphene Vance, Miss Rozetta Robinson and Messra. Russel Blue, George Ginsa and John Lawrence. * Guests included vellon golos after the dinner. The Modern Dancing Class entertained almost thirty of its friends on Christmas afternoon, showing them the latest dances. Dancer dances and all dancers willowers unless they become members of the This is Decatur's first dancing class for colored people, and too much credit cannot be given it for the social principles it exacts from members and visitors. The Decatur Club met at Mrs. Anna Gilbert's on Decatur street, December 21. Prices were won by Mrs Edith Thompson, first; Mr. E. Foster, second; Mr. Richard Williams, bobby. Refreshments were served. The class composed of eight excellent musicians, expects to give a recital soon. Each member, under Miss Myrtle Stewart's leadership, is rendering such music as the composer, Coleridge Taylor adhered to in his compositions. Mrs. Gilbert will be a treat and an encouragement. Mrs. Anna E. Malone of 3135 East avenue, Chicago is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Mollie Rogan of 260 E. Orchard street. Mrs. Mollie Fields of Dalmer, Illinois is visiting the home of her mother, Mrs. Rowe. Twentieth Century Bible Class will meet at Mrs. Louise Stewart's, on Union street, Dec. 29. E. church will have watch meeting Thursday night. The choir rendered the following Christmas music, Sunday, Dec. 27. "Glory to God in the Highest," "Stay on the Herald Angel Sing," "All Saints." Mme. T. D. PERKINS SCIENTIFIC ALP SPECIALIST 4630 W. 35th Avenue, Denver, Colo. Madam T. D. Perkins, of Denver, Colo., who has spent five study of the scalp, is now interesting women all over the globe in the of hair and scalp. We write her daily, you will find Madam W. matchless scalp preparations and scientific method of treatment so vating, beautifying and growing the hair will grow your hair if the physical aliment to prevent. Her treatments have been successful all others have failed. Have you written her off, or, and you wi like her own, write her to-day. Be sure to enclose it sent big write your name and address very plain if you expect to reply. Do unless you mean business. 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Notice—Any person having kinsfolk or friends living in Decatur can receive their address or learn of their wheabreaths by notifyting Chicago Defender of such desire. I will look up all such acquiries for parties seeking information. Mrs. Marg. Love, E. Clay street, is confined to her home, the result of a fall Christmas Eve, that caused her to become unconscious for several moments. Her friends are greatly grieved over the accident. Missradell Rogan is receiving his flowers, at the home of Mrs. Amanda Thomas. Miss Lela Golns is spending the holidays with friends in Hulls, Ill. Mrs. Edward Washington of Barry, IL, is the guest of Sister Mary Clifford Walker on Haworth avenue. Walker is a professor, who returned home recently from her job, and is again able to be out amongst her many friends. *.* Mrs. Minnie Carr is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Kelly on S. Colquay, Mrs. Carr (Mrs. Carr) and Mrs. M. E. Sunday school. 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' WHEN YOU EAT LATE AT NIGHT. you ever wake up in the dead of the night feel things about you somehow weren't rig T NoiseS distinctly of opening doors, f iramping of fect over squecky old floors} a man big and tall with a mask on his face | a gun in his hand, looking over the place; W his eyes fixed on you as he stealthily creeps the bedside to see if his victim still sleeps. v he takes things so casy on you it will daw: en your watch you saw going you see now ha ewise all your jewels and'your diamond ring best Sunday clothes, and a whole lot of if lic there as quiet and still as a mouse sure that the stranger has gone from the hou i you jump up and wake everyone with a sc you find after all it was only 3 dream. Did you ever wake up in the dead of the night And feel things about you somehow weren't right; Hear noiseS"distinctly of opening doors, Ata iramping of fect over squecky old floors} Sce a man big and tall with a mask on his face And a gun in his hand, looking over the place; Find his eyes fixed on you as he stealthily creeps \To the bedside to sce if his victim still sleeps. “fow he takes things so easy on you it will dawn, ‘hen your watch you saw going you see now has gone, ikewise all your jewels and'your diamond rings, our best Sunday clothes, and a whole lot of things. Fou lie there as quiet and still as a mouse Lill sure that the stranger has gone from the house, ‘Then you jump up and wake everyone with a seream And’ you find after all it was only a dream. } LIBERIA AND THE pHILIppines. La) Marquise de Fontenoy, Wyse resources of inside diplo- "information are exeeptions# —-ood, says that the Liberians been making themselves”. .-cus to England and France armitting the Germansa%-" 2 4 territory as a base for op- ms. She also reports that Sir Bicy Johnston came to Wash- fon six years ago ty sound the government as to its attitude urd a possible anvesation of Liberia. He was given to under- 4, the marquise 4s heard, that we had no disposition to extend Tonroe doctran into Airica, and, though sympathetic with the pl represeyted by Liberia to estabilish a Negro republic, would nsider *fervention 16 protect the experiment. afafy can be doubt that this expresses the altitude of inistration and it is, if possible, even shore likely to of the Wilson administration, If there be any tend- nt Uncle Sam on Rosinante at this time there is, at ne to select for him a dusky Dulcinea. was founded by Negroes from the United States in nay accept reports, less progress has been made after wy than in many purely Negro communities of the 1 rate, conditions there, unless we are misinformed, Sta, indame us with a desire to defend Liberia from Englaid or any other power that has the ability and he absorhing. not be unserviceable to take'this position publicly at sttunity, for the sake of a precedent to be followed, say, the Philippines. If the Pilipino is determined to enjoy s€5 of independence Jet him understand that he must = 5 responsibilities also. The notion that we are in some ound to defend an independent Philippine government is weakening, ‘The quicker it is wholly disposed of the better concerned. : he foregoing editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune of ber 26, 1914. ‘The editorial is open to serious objections not cause it undertakes to discuss great international questions being definitely informed, but as well because it lacks the n spirit for justice and freedom and indorses: the baleful that “might makes right.” That such an editorial should in the Tribune, known throughout the world for fairplay ogress, is a great surprise to many of its readers. It is not ry to say that information concerning Liberia from English aneh sourtes, for atleast 25 years, has been colored by the ig desired of these powers to secure complete possession of vtertitory. Beginning in 1883 and ending in 1912, England ncein turn have deprived Liberia of one strip of valuable ter another, with manufactured pretexts more plausible than te ‘now proposed for Liberian absorption. La Marquise de noy, Sir Harry Johnston, nor any other of the political or ercial representatives of either England or France can be upon to give tlie facts in the Liberian situation as they really Che editorial not only indorses old diplomatic ruses, that have go been worn out in Monrovia in securing the Liberian lands y obtained, but it falls down on its information as to the le of the Taft administration toward Liberia. The editor is se mistaken.as to the establishment of Liberia, which instead += founsled by Negroes, was established by the people|of the States of America, through the American Colonization So- 1d the American Government. It is equally open to objec- sause it attempts to compare Liberia with what lie calls fegro communities in the south, And in so far as the editor the absorption of Liberia because of what he considers the are in that country, it is very evident that more knowl- ‘She subject would have added very materially to the value ‘cussion. ‘ _-. PRESENT DAY CHRISTIANITY. { ONE OF .OUR PULPITS came the am y that a collection would be taken for a poor scharged irom the County Hospital. There 1 that part of the announcement, but when the man had applied the night before for lodgif on-Army, rescues and had been refused on ag -trange part: came into ‘evidence. We, as" iy kind and ate to this:band of ‘Christi ey.-were jeered at and ridiculed. by the ma ferésamong thé-frst to champion their cat __ ‘“akmyfrefjtent ‘our’ homes and places whe ieg Peicrratte ne or fae yee ‘FROM ONE OF .OUR PULPITS came the announcement ast Sunday that'a collection would be taken for a poor young man. cently discharged irom the County Hospital There was nothing inge in'that part of the announcement, but when the pastor said Young man had applied the night before for lodgirig.at-one of “-- son-Army, rescues and had been reftised on account of his strange part ‘came into evidence.” We, as'atrace, have liy kind ‘and digest to this: band of Christian syorkers, |, eylwete jeered’ at ‘and ridiculed. By the masses in this iere;among thé:firstto champion their cause.’"Today “Tagpay fred jient our homes and places ‘of business TSS "Shige very. consideration moral atid’ fitaticial, snow profess, we have a sada ES : bfaelés;: both of whichjhave been; ae Sige so Mehler oae made Ay the dominant race, and made with a view of after-life segregation, but fortunately man proposes.and God disposes. If we bflieve in the teachings of the Good Book, and most people do or sy they do, it takes a vivid stretch of imagination to believe a mag or a woman can be as they profess, a good Christian and treat ong of God's children in a way they would not treat a brute, simply bgeause they differ in the color of the skin. Beautiful churches are gfected where these of the Holy Spirit go to worship their exclusive jod and incidentally display their costly raiment, to the envy.of their less fortunate neighbor. Here may be emblazoned across the entrance in electric lights, the word “Welcome,” and yet what a misnomer it is, what a lie. If proof of the assertion is needed let a dark face seck admission, he who jn sackcloth and ashes comes to enter the fold. Perhaps the suave usher seats him, after some hesi- ‘taney, in an obscure corner of the auditorium, He receives not the glad hand and the few cheery vords of the popular pastor as.he files out after the beautifully modern services are over, but he wends his way slowly and thoughtfully homeward. Even though he be a Christian, thoughts bitter will arise, he vows never to darken the door of this particular church. As time rolls on he finds this ex. perience repeated both in the Protestant and Catiiolic churches ; not, in all bat in many. “True, he has churches of his own, but ofttimes they are miles away and inaccessible, If it is true that we are now living in the age of the highest civilization, and this civilization countenances and partially justifies cold blooded and brutal mur ders, let us turn back to the age of barbarism when no justification was needed for such acts. The Salvation Army and every other religious body that has not.the Golden Rule for a foundation has little excuse for its existence. . THE NEW YEAR. WHAT OF THE NEW YEAR 1915, does it hold joy or sor- row? We look back over the dying year and realize that life is only joys and sorrows mingled li'se the rainbow rays,,and the ever-bright tomorrows all too soon are yesterdays, Experience is a good teacher but'a very dear one, ‘the mistakes you have made you perhaps will never make again, the opportunities you have lost should they pre- sent themselves again, you will grasp. Age Brings wisdom only when ore is ina receptive state. About you can be found young Ee and women idling their precious time away, throwing to the. witds the chances that might make them fame and fortune, drift- ing like drones, with the tide if the morrow brings sunshine or rain, little caring. ‘This is the class of improvidents that in after years fill up our old people's homes, the county poor farms and drain the panes of charitable organizations. A great deal of the blame for this condition of affairs can’ be laid at the doors of the mothers and fathers, Every child rich or poor shouldbe made to learn a trade of some kind, more than one if possible. Industrial training in our public schools is solving this problem—thanks-to Booker T. Wash- ington—of late years in a very satisfactory way. ‘The-head and ‘the hand is being trained simultaneously. A boy or jirl with this sort of training will never be a ward on the charitable. Today yoting mien are used in every branch of business, it is the age of specialty. You must be just a little better than your fellow work- man at the mill to be raised to the superintendency, just a little more progressive railroad superintendent to become general man- ager, and soon down the line. The fellow who works by the clock never amounts to much, ‘Time makes little difference when there is something to be accomplished. The New Year holds everything ior you that you have made up your mind to have, what appears to be stumbling blocks may prove to be stepping stones. ,Cheerfulness and a sunny disposition are valuable assets. Let the other fellow frown, smile even under adversities, put the best there is in you into your work, forget the past, live only for the future and when the last ember of 1915 has burned to ashes you will realize that life after | all is what you make it. MUNICIPAL DANCES. O CLASS OF PEOPLE « rican and many of their leis \sure, but we fear the munic cclusive benefit will find li eraentoun bit mismubded nec PERHAPS NO CLASS OF PEOPLE enjoy dancing more than the Afro-American and many of their leisure hours are spent in this form of"pleasure, but we fear the municipal dances that are planned for our exclusive benefit will find little favor with the masses. A few overzealous but misguided people labor under the impression that Chicago is below the Mason and Dixon line and we are a necessary nuisance that must be reckoned with when money from the public till is to be taken. Up to the present writing we have asked for no exclusive favors, want and'demand the privi- lege of attending any public dance that is given in the neighbor- hood in which we reside. No “Jim Crowism” will be countenanced, rather we dispense with this proffered pleasure than receive some- thing that is already ours, with a string on it. We object and ob- ject seriously to designating dances given in a certain locality as “Negro Dances.” Other districts where Poles, Bohemians, Ger- mans, Jews and Irish reside in great numbers are not so designated, why should we enjoy this distinction? ‘There is but one answer and that answer only makes every race loving man more determined to sacrifice his all for the benefit of the race with which he is identi- fied. We want the public dances, yes, the same, as we want every right and privilege that every other citizen wants, but we do not want it so badly that we would sacrifice our manhood to get it. CONLY MUST DIE BECAUSE HE IS BLACK. ‘The man with the gold is the man that must go free in the Conly-Frank case, Conly must pay the death penalty for a crime committed by another, not because of his guilt, but because he is BLACK, and belongs to a race of SHEEP who will nof strike back even though their very daughters are taken from them and out- raged before the very eyes of their fathers. Conly MUST DIE because he has not a government that will protect him from insults of foreigners in his home land, where, perhaps, his father died for the preserving of the Union, or who had fought on the Confederate side, CONLY MUST DIE because perhaps his mother brought forth a bastard child for her master; because she was no more tian a dog in his (the master’s) sight. CONLY MUST DIE because there is not a voice in all of Christ’s churches that has been raised to protect him, as the man on the other side has had. This man must die because the standing of his race is measured not by men of letters but by the PLOW MEN and the cotton field hands., The White man of Georgia who at first craved the Jewish blood, has receded and is now craving Negro blood; the Jéw has him in a CRACK—hang Frank and the money market is squeezed. The burden shifts and the chances are now niie out of ten Conly will be CRUCIFIED to answer for the death of the-Faghan girl. The United States Government does not seem to care if he is hung. ‘The Defender asks for each-side a fair trial for we believe that each man is worth his weight in gold to this, government, Some one is guilty. The people of Georgia say Frank; the Jews ‘say Conly. ‘The girl is dead, who killed her? yee, AN UNPOPULAR ADMINISTRATION.” - WHAT HAS BECOME OF THE CRY, “Thank God for Wil- son”? of rather where have the eryers disappeared to?, Newspapers all over the country are drifting slowly but surely away from the Big Chief, taking a slap'here and there at his slipshod administra- tion, “Teddy Roosevelt writes in letters large eniough so those who run may read and there.is a-decided sentiment arjsing against the policy he is peisuing. . This week.a big.meeting was held,in Balti- inofe'under the auspices of the Independent Citizens’. Union... Al- ‘phonse, G. Koelble, a’ prominent speaker from:Neéw York; taking for his ‘text, ‘Peace and Neutrality” said the war was one for doliars an ‘cents; England Ganted te mash: Getniaky '80_jt- could ‘obtain th§ Teutons Sens, and the Wilson administration wash | 55 right into the hands of Great Britain, instancing the supprW ory the) wireless station which Germany used and permitting Jp) i0 to hse the'cable without the*messages being censored. V| isteal these statements be true or not, they go to prove that the Bai iian public are losing confidence. ‘Ten millions of “The Generali, fell out with the administration a few weeks ago, and card, Wout them a few rhore million lovers of right and justice. Power i most cases is oly temporary. and those who put one in power cM 1" will reverfe the order of things. Catering to a handful ‘ofyfos on emners mifsht look like a big thing and the seat in the saddle 4 7 seem.copfiortable and permanent. But the North is to be reck 10 with, anif the North after all is the real power. So we as a tae must béfpatient and. refrain from tilting the canoe at least for more yeifrs, and then perhaps we wwill get an inning. , It SEEMS TOO BAD THAT the children in Washj ites fnust bq taught that insubordination is the highest thing fru Coming) as it does, through the teachers of their schools, ys £22, naturally expect the séea’ of-coaterition ty we"Sown everywhere a student] goes. if efiose in authority are not more careful, the people will be/given a black eye in other sections. of the country ; that is to say, a-teacher from the schools of Washington would not be per- anitted to teach in their schools. There must be a head, and that head must be obeyed; will they ever do it? - JIM CROW CARS will never cease in America until YOU use a sledge hammer on the screen which divides; even if death over. takes YOU in the attempt do it, and ‘do it d—ned quick. America nor her citizens have no “God given right to meet out to you the FILTH of her nation nor have YOU clean that of other nations, after YOU have given yolir: life's blood for its’ prosperity and growth, If you stand for JIM CROW dance halls, cars and parks, then look out for HELL IN AMERICA when THEY get your HANDS TIED behind your back. COL. HATFIELD, TOO, SAYS, “The Negro troops fought bravely.” Let one man of them now before Naco refuse to let a / Mexican slap his face and sce what the daily papers and even his /commanding officers will say about him. ) es NO DOUBT BY THIS TIME you have exchanged the Christ- mas presents you didn’t want for those you did want, incidentally "learning the cost of same. JUST HOW HAPPY THE NEW YEAR WILL BE depends entirely on the individual. Leave your troubles with the dying year, start the New Year fresh, [re edie an oe Ce eee 1 ar ge | oe LoS MMi ee Health Exhibit, ‘The City Club, 315 Plymouth Court, Friday, Jan. 8, 1915, Hours 2:30 to 8:20 p. m. We plan to make the aft- emoon and evening of January 8 a red letter day in attendance. We feel it is our duty-to vislt and ‘study this health exhibit because It is part of our affair, and because it appertains to the cliy we love most—Chicago. ‘Then, too, we want to show that We are live and aro interested inal those things that make for tho better ment of the health of all the neople in the city of Chicago, . We are going to nianifest our civic Pride and our publicspirited citizen- ship by attendance upon this exhibit at the City Club, and by showing to the contributing organizations—the Chicago Department of Health, Board of Edueation, the Chicago Tubercu- losis Institute, the Blizabeth MeCor- mick Memorial Fund and ather ot Banleations, that we, too, aro willing and are glad to cooperate and lend our assistance in doing whatever fs Dest to be done for improving the health conditions, and in assisting the Departmont of Health in securing the necessary funds to enable the Depart ment of, Health to incteaso its ef clency so as. to better protect the health of the community. We hope to have @ large attendaice both in the afternoon and evening of Friday, Jan. 8. ‘There will be furnished a g00d program of public speaking by speak. crs of both local and national repute: ton, fully ‘competent to give valuable information and food tor thought. ‘Through the courtesy .ot Me. Charles Yeomans, secretary of public health exhibit, wwe ‘are to|be favored on the date mentioned with addresses ‘by tomo of the best whito speaker’ ot national authority on publi health ‘questions. ! d We urge mothefs and.all ofhers to come out on thid occasion, view the exhibit, both inf the afternodn and again in: the evening. Bring, your friends; you will enjoy the program. Do not fall to sfe the “movies,” espe: cially of our néw two million dollar tuberovlosis canitarfum, whitch ts'near ing completion’ and’ also. the :new tuberculosis dispensary to be located at Grd and Sifilanafonuey ana the other tuboreilfsts dispensaries, where ‘good work is being dono toward \rid ding our city] ot the “white plague.” It we do not gttend this health exhibit | AtcBison Antiquities, | While thf isn’t an ld country, compared wth Buropean nations, ou may see a foumber of ruins standing around tho ftreet corners chewing fine: eut—Atehifon Globe. lef ana Ses It 19 onif by labor that thought can bbe made Yealthy, and only by thought that Iabof can be made happy; and tho 'two ginnot bo separated’ with tam caniiae doh. Raskin ee ree Dr. A. WILBERFORCE WILLIAMS TALKS ON: Preventive Measures First Aid Remedies Hygienics and Sanitation NO CASES ARE ‘DIAGNOSED AND NO ‘PRESCRIPTIONS GIVEN INTHESE WEEKLY ARTICLES it will be charged up to our lack of civic pride. Admission 1s free, the location very convenient, just a halt block west of State, south of Jackson boulevard. 7 What You Will See at the Exhibit. Exhibit No. 1. Infant Welfare. You will see how and what the Infant Wel fare Movement adds to the health of ‘the community by preventing infant death and crippling Hinesses, Exhibit No. 2." Tuberculosis ex hibit, “How the ‘Tuberculosis. Move ‘ment Is saving life with growing eff ciency. Exhibit No. 3. School Hygiene. Here you will lea how school hy: sieno by early attention protects and conserves the coming citizens. Exhibit No, 4. Food Inspection. ‘This, is a very important exhibit, as over half of our earnings are spent for food. You will see the way the food Inspectors guard the people every day from infection, flthy food and harm ful_adulterations. Exhibit No. 5. Patent Medicines ‘This exhibit will inform you about the crusade against patont medicines and the harmfully wasteful leak it stops [We as a people aro given too much to the use of patent medicine advertised in the papers for the cure of disease of out baby or of ourselves. Exhibit No. 6. Environmental Con ditions, Here you will Yearn how the public, dependent for life and welfare on good surroundings, can odtain as good onvironmental conditions as it demands, “This exhibit shows that { 4s up to you, Mr. Citizen.” Exhibit No. 7% Department of Health, Municipal Tuberculosis San. itarium, You will seo in this exhibit how. the city's administration of pub: lic health 1s the eitizens' instrument for bettering his physical condition and health environment, We are going to do’our best to as sist in making Chicago the healthiest, the, cleanest, the most desirable city in which to live on. thls continent, Let us make this the-beginning of a campaign of education along the lines of public health, for if we would be savod wo must first make the effort by Tending our assistance, by taking advantage of overy opportunity that makes for health betterment: and co operate “with those agencles and forces—organizations or groups of or ganizations that make for the welfare of all humanity. . Woodcraft. You'can male fire by rubbing two pleces of dry wood together, Dut it Is not believed that this method will ever ‘supersede the plan. of rubbing ius ‘against pleco of sandpaper. ot ndelibte, + Mara; Gray—"Tis window tn iay hall hag) stained glass im It". Mra: Green— top, bad (Can't, you, Aud ‘aythlag hat take’ the stain’ out?"-Boston Make kere eee . east ee Two American Beauty Roses AT The Dracideméils 2 oc. 5:! ed to present to Ne Neve autnor, Ar. W. Allison Sweeney, The Defender od pocpreaent t9 Its New Year readers the followine ene. The Defender tt Stirs sin ut He aie spear a RCP Si atiee ane phzenence Of ihe two wieters at the Preaisiene'y 3, e0,yarnmeulal seth oti mist of Citys das trraiened frat eta nema thne rllohed he Base 88 London simataneouny, und oh Where'd you got that nolse? On, yes, now: But oho wan there all Hehe, eo ie What Aw, ots on erie ay None, she's not of the stra ot kings, Nor the descendant ot a hundred wets, . But, ae that, Budd, believe seat ‘Thave roplce throwgh hee yan, Sime dlood, Hear me, some blood! ‘er Haten:. ba So™3 on one side Tey eee Rg one slda, ELIE ity sence WATE ET “”" Washington wid de bugs—bunch of Senators, #00~~~ 2m any, dey” bunch Bin "Whe's Who?! nat? wus.st grand? Whats on you? “twas disey: ‘tho Provident avec! Sabe? Guys trom kings, empers, an’ queens, wid Gold Ince on der conte, mixed Wa de gees: Great? Wel, T hinder guest Yep, she wuz there, old top, there fer sure! Yep, at de White House!—in de kitchen, git me? Basiing turkey un' waltsing' ots and afllots, Same time hor stator wor hittin’ do "Tengo Wid de Duke de Razzle Dazzle: broke, an’ hunting De dovgh—in de “Blue. Room!” Sure, sisters, cert! But strangers: never met. Old story, you know: same father, oteront mothers; Que mother, New England strain, blue-eyed, pink-cheeked; 1 Heiress of a mob of “cotton kings;" 4 Other mother, Southern strain, eyes of dusk, olive-cheeked; + Holrear of tring ot “colton pickers" \ Protty? Say, you're mild, Pretiy? Aw, gat a huneht She's handsome! Handsome as'a spotted fp, Avia do stride of an empress, txt even tt Wat cons a bull dog frome bone! ‘Sad? Aw, sure, but It's American, you know. WW. ALLISON: SWHENEY. RENT MONEY Nouneverseosain, ‘The same money pada cay installment on the right Kind of A HOME OF YOUR OWN isintealty pat back intoyour own pocket, ‘The following specials will be open from 2 to 4 P. M. for inspection: See them today. They must be sold ut once. Heat wea "A Ssaay fnyesteat Ghcee we dewatows ond the habe ome Gas Weber Aen Attractive e dandy locat See BR ih otetatisk crime pag tse S55 sa Sic nes Cotes Grove fete ead bent ean i Pea eee TEASER cred ta rac Ceca cate for al We or road 5 Cltge Grove Ave._Newiy decorated 2atry Doe; gor for ro SS ate ez Ns et re esate mie tate tm : dahgee ceca he, eeiaescden; Basa al room fod rosa No heirs can crop up and, lay claim to any: that buy from us. Hf you can't cee above ara guving ode stated, phonelour ME Shomes, _ “Randolph 3751, for special appointment. : “ Seer el ae FRED'K H. BARTLETT: &CO., Owners: ; "ss" 69369 West Washington Streetiw. ae etree REVEAL ORSSEY RE tet BANG ae E DEFENDER’S [composed @ song and wish to have the oe Defenders Legal Helps—1 wish to }to do so without first getting permis. lon. To whom should 1 apply. for peddle with a small basket fruits, nuts DOLLARS per annum, payable each ; THE EDITOR'S MAIL. PLY. Editors Chicago Defender: Gentlemen—Allow us to congratu- Jate you on the possibilities of your wonderful paper. Five weeks ago we Placed an advertisement in the De fender and, although we used only a small display space, we have had re- pites from const to coast, and the de- mand for our product’ in Chicago alone has been more than we were able to supply. This goes to prove two things. First, that people are more interested im their personal beauty than anything else, and are ready at all times to use ‘a meritorious preparation to im- prove their beauty.. Second, that it Pays to advertise in the Defender. ‘Wishing you a prosperous 1915, we are Very respectfully, SAVOLA MFG. CO., Manufacturers of Savola, the won- derful face cream, ‘The above speaks for itself, and bears out our statements that ‘the De- fender goes to all parts of the world, although we know that advertising ta the Defender pays, still an article must have merit or else any amount of advertising would not sell it. Evi- dently tho Savola Mfg. Co. have what the public wants. The preparation they are advertising is SAVOLA, and it has the feputation of being one of the greatest face creams on the mar- Ket. Everybody needs a good cream to cleanse the face of dirt and other imperfections, so why not try Savola. ‘A few weeks’ use should show a won- erful improvement they clafm, a3 Sa- ovla gradually renovates the’ entire skin,leaving it bright, soft and vel- vety. Read their advertisement in this issue. To the Editor of The Defender: 1 ‘The pastor and congregation desig to express their appreciation to the editor and his staff for tho kindnes {nd ‘unlform courtesy” showa. thei during the year. A great doal of the success of the church fs due to the publicity given it by their widely read and well edited paper. ‘Truly it ahay Yo sald that half of the work accom: plished by our church was done Uvrough the cooperation of a press hat has been not only friendly toward the church, but took delight In helping the churel in its efforts to bring the influence of the eburch-Into tho hearte and lives of the people of Chicago. May editor and sta enjoy a new year of prosperity and happiness, REV. 7, A, SHYTHE, * Pastor Bethel Church, How Birds Forestall Weather. Migratory birds and fowls that go north in summer are suro to fly south provlous to cold and stormy weather. When those birds are noticed fying fm lreles, and darting restlessly about, there is usually a. severe ab mospherie disturbance not far distant, Such as a eyelone or tomade, «= ‘Smoke Evil Curable. Extensive investigation of smoke prevention by th United States geo- logical survey has ted to the conelu- ston that tt 1s mechantcally possible, ‘and that the best results have been at- tained by tho uso of mechanical stoke ers, - the saeimiiiaie Gagan “Going to divorce your husband, eh? Let me recommend my lawyer. He got me my divorce without the sllght- est publicity,” “Glad you told me about him. “T might have made @ mistake and employed him it you had not.” 4 Mean Man. Customer—"I want to get a collar for my wite's poodle.” Dealer—"Some- thing plain, sir?” Customer—"No, Something showy and expensive look Ing. T want someone to steal tho Ilt- tle ‘beast."—oston Transcript. ~~ Difference Made by Yeare. When a girl fs six, she weeps if the seams of her best doll loosen up and let out sawdust. When she Is twenty: six, {{ her beau doesn't loosen up and ‘spend some, she's equally peeved. Shiiice Gisckhines MN ce ke Sie “Oh, dear,” groaned the young wife, “E don't know what to use to ralse my bread; I've tried everything.” “A der rick and a couple of jackscrews ought to do $t" thought her husband, but he didn’t say tt aloud. Witkin 46k as Gini; ‘The area‘of Callfornia, 168,297 square miles, {8 approximately equal to the combined area of Roumanta, Bulgaria, Servia, Albania, Montenegro, Belgtum and Turkey in Europe, Golf and Bowling. “Then you think tliat as a sport bowling is superior to golf?” “Yes. ‘There are times in golf when you are Mable to find yourself about half a mile from a bar.""—Puck.