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South Put to Flight in Attempt to Enslave Negro LATEST NEWS If You See It In The Defender It's So WILL YOU HELP THE NEEDY? VOL. X., NO. 2. South White WILL Y WANT FOLLOWS IN WAKE OF JOYFUL HOLIDAY SEASON Distribution of Free Coal Certificates Brings to Light Numerous Cases of Need—Large Families Depend on Meager Supply for Heat. MANY HUNGRY CHILDREN. Wallace Bakery Company and Daugherty the King Help the Needy—More Help Needed—Chance for Everybody to Work. Saturday Afternoon Club.....$1.50 J. H. Y.....1.00 The amounts above represent the contributions to the Chicago Defender's Christmas fund received after we went to press last week. The holiday season is over and the object for storing the fund has been retired but there is need of more work along this line, and the Chicago Defender is willing to do its part—in fact it has never stopped. Sick and Hungry Too. The distribution of the free coal certificates provided by the Consumers Company has brought to this office many cases of want and destination. Once prosperous people, both men and women, some weakened by hunger and illness combined, have welcomed aid of any kind. The majority of the applicants have families of from three to five children, and the Christmas baskets sent by the various clubs and societies did not last long. Welcome Help from Bakery. Last week the Chicago Defender found a friend for the needy in the Wallace Bakery Company, 3638 State street. Through the generosity of Mr. Wallace and Mr. M. T. Bailey many families, especially those with children, were supplied with bread, rolls, pies and cakes from their establishment. This generous action of the Wallace company was a welcome aid. Every recipient of their generosity expressed their gratification. Mrs. D. O. Green Gives Aid. Mrs. D. O. Green of Washington Heights called up, saying that she had clothing for some children. She was wearing multi-address of a needy family near the Federal streets. She promptly went to see them, carrying abundance for that family and partly cared for another. Mrs. Green is a member of the Daughters of the King of St. Thomas Episcopal church, and they have volunteered to take care of a number of other urgent cases. During the week the missionary workers of Bethel church were supplied with coal certificates for needy people they had visited. These indices report many cases of need throughout the city. See for Yourself If you want to help the needy there is abundant opportunity. The Chicago Defender does not ask for money especially, but any sent in will be used to good advantage. It would rather that you see some of these easy ones yourself. Names and addresses will be furnished upon application in person, not over the telephone, as there is no desire to parade misfortunes of anyone. Make one - family happy next week and see much better you will appreciate the person you have. Every family for aid has been investigated found worthy. Details of indie cases would make what news men call heart-throb stories, but not the desire of the Defender work. ROAD MEN HOLD FIRST CONVENTION, mational convention of employees will be held in Nash- n., Jan. 14 and 15, 1915. Bowling of the Railway Em- Association and members oessly offered to entertain delegates and their wives expense. The following hones have been invited and intative of the various O. Barnhill, Kansas City, right. St. Louis, Mo.; J. lianapolls, Ind.; R. Fow- l, Ohio; O. Long, Bri- ; E. Collins, Atlanta, Richmond, Va.; P. T. ville, Ky.; J. B. Lofton, te; P. Pullman Porte- ne, New York, New olloway, president of gation, will arrive on ng his party, and it they may take the regiment Band of 75 music for the occa- SATURDAY Put to Girls to YOU HELP Put to Girls to OU HELP BIG FINES CHECK GUN TOTERS ON START OF NEW YEAR Municipal Court Judges Impose Max- imum Fines on Many Violators of Ordinance Prohibiting the Carrying of Deadly Weapons. The "gun toter" must go. The heavy fining of persons carrying deadly weapons in the municipal courts this week shows how determined the judges are to rid the city of the armed bullies of all nationalities who infest the streets at this season of the year. Last Saturday the city issued a record one day, nearly every municipal court, judge fining three or more persons. Bellboy Carries Gun. In one case the fine was the maximum one of $200 and costs. The violator of the law was William McAdoo, a bellboy at the Del Prado Hotel. He was arrested on the streets and, when searched, a revolver was found in his pocket. Fines of $100 and costs were incurred in all the courts, beginning, it is hoped, the end of promiscuous carrying of deadly weapons. Disarm the Bullies. The large number of murders and serious injuries last year can all be laid at the door of the "gun tots" and armed bullies. The Chicago Defender has been unceasing in its efforts to discourage the carrying and careless use of firearms and other deadly weapons and takes up the agitation again this year with renewed vigor. The "gun totor" must go. ILLINOIS DEFEATS REED PROPOSED BAN ON NEGRO ILLINOIS DEFEATS REED PROPOSED BAN ON NEGRO Representatives Madden, Mann Gallagher and Sabath Uphold Traditions of the State of Lincoln. GREAT VECTORY FOR RACE House Rejects Reed Amendment to Immigration Bill After Chicagoans Oppose It—Madden's Great Speech. (Special to Chicago Defender.) Washington, Jan. $-Representatives Widen, Mann, Gallagher and Sabath $-Illinois today opposed in speeches in the house the Reed amendment to the immigration bill excludes all members of the Negro race from future relocation to the United States. The issue was in the house when Representative Aswell of Louisiana moved to concur in the Reed amendment. Almost immediately half a dozen members, including Representatives Neeley of Kansas, Thatcher of Massachusetts and Hughes of West Virginia and the Illinoisians informed the house that if the Reed amendment were adopted they would not support the bill further. As the house leaders count on a bare majority of twelve for the bill should the president veto it, the situation becomes clear. The motion of Representative Aswell to concur in the Reed amendment, excluding alien members of the Negro race, was defeated on a yea and nay vote by 252 to 75. In opposing the bill Mr. Madden said that no other class of citizens numbering 10,000,000 would submit with loyalty to the government to the indignities now suffered by the black race in this country. He denounced the弱 amendment as unwise and unjust. Gallinger shed the amendment was fundamental principles of the government and the senate might as well have passed an amendment excluding all persons having over $100,000. Mr. Sabath said he had few Negro constituents in his district, but he refused to be classed among the narrow minded members of congress who would defeat the legislation by such means. Mr. Mann told the house that adoption of the amendment was taken. This view was taken by Messrs. Dies and Slayden of Texas, Necley of Kansas and Burnett of Alabama, all Democrats. **Chicago Heard From.** Congressman Madden received telegrams from the Chicago Defender, W. H. Terrell of the South Voters' League, Louis B. Anderson, Booker T. Washington, Dr. George Hall, Oscar DePriest urging to speak and work day and day against the bill. The readers of the Chicago Defender here claim it a merit congressman from the state of South Lincoln. Races' United Effort RACE'S United Effort. Congressman state they never saw Negroes more unliked than on this particular instance. Letters and telegrams flooded the desks of Illinois congressmen, who stood out against the bill like an iron wall. --- Chicago Defender WORLD'S GREATEST WEEKLY WHITE GIRLS ON DINING CARS;MEN WAITERSANXIOUS Experiment(?) of the Michigan Central Railway on the Toledo and Ohio Line. Causes Surprise and Consternation Among Employees. RACE MOST CONCERNED. Possible Use of Women as Dining Car Waitresses Would Throw Thousands of Men Out of One of The Few Remaining Avenues of Employment Allowed the Race. (Special to the Chicago Defender). Detroit, Mich. Jan. 8.-ArpeAmerican railroad men throughout the country are eagerly watching events in this city. Tersely told, their jobs—that is, those who follow the art of waiting—hang in the balance. The officials of the Michigan Central Railway have put white car waitresses on some of the dining cars as an experiment, they say; but the thousands of waiters view this so-called "experiment" with alarm. White Women Boost Trade. That a change of this kind was even contemplated was not generally known until last week. Sunday last, however, it was confirmed when the railroad officials stated through the daily press that "white women waitresses boosted trade in dining cars"; however, that several dining car crews had been laid off for a trip or two without any explanation. The news spread rapidly, and now there is unrest in many families where the bread-winner is a dining car waiter. The white women waitresses have been used on the Toledo and Ohio line. If the innovators work well they are to be tried on other ger runs out of Detroit. The women have a uniform, wearing plain black dresses with white caps and aprons. The Michigan Central Railway may enjoy the distinction of being the only railway in the country employing white women waitresses, but the all-absorbing question is, does it spell the doom of the time-honored, conventional waiter of color. FLORIDA HAS NEW AND PROSPEROUS CITY (Special to the Chicago-Defender.) Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 8.—New Monrovia, a suburb of West Palm Beach, Fla., is the name of a new and "exclusive Afro-American city." Already they have begun the publication of a weekly paper, the New Monrovia Journal, which is well edited and carries much interesting news of this thriving settlement. NATIONAL BUSINESS LEAGUE TO HOLD ANNUAL AT BOSTON. (Special to Chicago Defender.) Tuskegee, Ala., Jan. 8. At the meeting of the National Negro Business league, held last August in Muskegue, Okla., invitations to hold the next meeting were received from and through the local Negro business leagues of Boston, Mass., Kansas City, Mo., and Chicago, Ill. The executive committee decided to the final decision to a committee composed of Dr. Booker T. Washington, president; Hon. J. C. Napier, chairman of the executive committee; and Emmett J. Scott, secretary. All these invitations were most cordial, but after weighing all matters carefully, it has been decided to hold the next meeting in Boston, Mass., in response to the invitation. The National Negro Business league was organized in Boston, August, 1900, the organization will be celebrated in connection with the coming meeting to be held there Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 18th, 19th and 20th, 1915. The Local Negro Business League of Boston is more united than ever before, and all the forces are working together to make the coming meeting a memorable one. The national organization working in earnest co-operation with the Bosco Negro Business League No. I will do every effort possible to assure at Boston a meeting in every way worthy of the progress and influence of the league during the past fifteen years. White Women Boost Trade. Uniforms for White Waltresses CHICAGO, JANUARY 9, 1915 at in Atten ce Dining IEDY? DEFENDER Pre-Primary Vote for on BERT WILLIAMS Great Comedian Dons Old Uniform and Takes Members of the Ziegfeld Folies to the Ball of Eighth, Illinois Infantry. Next to the glare of the footlights Bert Williams loves the life of a soldier. Be it known that when the great comedian lived around these parts he was a member of the gallant Army, put in good old season at Camp Lincoln. Down in old New York town, where he now lives, they have no regiment, and Bert spends his leisure time telling them about his old regiment. When he joined the Ziegfeld Folies he told his fellow members about the Eighth, on Friday night he showed them. He is playing at the Illinois theater, you know; and after the evening's performance he doned his old uniform and brought the entire company to the ball as his guests. There were 2,000 dancers on the floor of the Seventh Regiment Armory when the company received a tremendous ovation, and the white members of the party enjoyed the evening throughout, mingling with their host's friends and never missing a dance. REV. S. L. M. FRANCES, NOTED DIVINE, DEAD FUNERAL FRIDAY, Rev. S. L. M. Frances, pastor of Providence Baptist church, died Monday at his home, 1840 Walnut street. It is reported that death was caused by Bright's disease. He was born in the Jamaica Islands. Rev. Frances was well educated and had several degrees. He was a leader in the Baptist denomination, was an able speaker and the theologian. He was pastor of the church and a half years. He succeeded in building the present new edifice. He was buried from the church Friday at 10 o'clock a.m. Rev. Fisher and Thomas officiated. Other Baptist ministers delivered short edilogies. NURSES PERFECT QUICK RESPONSE PLAN Indinapolis, Ind, Jan. 8—(Special). —The graduate nurses of this city have organized and perfected a system of city service by which they support on an hour's notice. Mrs. E. P. Kisner is president of the association. CHICAGO PEOPLE ORGANIZE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION William Monroe Trotter Addresses Negro Fellowship League—Chicago Branch of National Independence Equal Rights League Protests Against Immigration Bill. At the Negro Fellowship League Sunday afternoon, Jan. 2, A. D. 1915, a large and enthusiastic audience of the best and most progressive elements of Chicago colored citizens assembled to hear Hon. William Monroe Trotter of Boston speak upon his interview with President Wilson and Segregation in the Federal Government, of race unity and action to entertain the audience until the speaker came. After the speaking the meeting proceeded to nominate officers. The following were nominated for president George W. Wilkins, E. Wright and C. C. Calls; Wilkins was claired elected. He was called for and made a few remarks accepting the position and thanking the audience for their confidence and defining his position upon the great questions now confronting the race of the United States. Mrs. Barnett was unanimously elected vice president; Rev. D. Cullinan elected chair; Mr. Almondi was elected treasurer. The following resolutions were adopted by the meeting: Adopt Strong Resolution. Whereas, The Senate: Immigration Bill, by express provision, denies admission to persons of African descent, thus making a discrimination which applies to no other race on earth; Resolved, That the Chicago Branch of the National Equal Rights League earnestly urges the Sen- (Continued on Page 7.) tempt ng Car DEFENDER'S ALDERM Pre-Primary Choice for A Vote for one and mail to the Louis B. Oscar D. Charles For the Qualified Vote In order that the sentiment of the A may be expressed on the announced cai conduct a pre-primary vote through the choice by an X in front of the name you attached to the Alternate Billing Doo St. The results will be announced from support the one receiving the highest n DEFENDER'S ALDERMANIC STRAW BALLOT Pre-Primary Choice for Alderman of the 2nd Ward. Vote for one and mail to the Chicago Defender Office. For the Qualified Voters of the 2nd Ward ONLY In order that the sentiment of the Afro-American people in the Second Ward may be boosted on the enhanced qualifications for Federal Election, conduct a pre-primary vote through the medium of a straw ballot. Indicate your vote and return same dressed to the "Aldermanic Elimination Editor," to vote for and return same dressed to the "Aldermanic Elimination Editor," to vote for and return same dressed to the results with the minimum of week to week, and The Defender will support you with the highest number. ELIMINATION STILL PROBLEM IN SECOND WARD Political Leaders Still at Loggerheads—The Situation in Detail —Chicago Defender to Give People Chance to Show Preference. WHO IS PEOPLE'S CHOICE? Show the "Bosses" Who to Eliminate by Promptly Sending in Your Vote in the Straw Ballot—Both Men and Women Can Vote for Alderman. Interest in the aldermanic situation in the Second Ward is rapidly increasing with the approach of the February primaries. That the people of the ward are fast awakening to a sense of realization that the vowed goal of placing one of the race in the City Council at hand, there can be no doubt. The consensus of opinion, however, is that great and grave danger of accomplishing the end lies in the multiplicity of candidates. The Defender had cherished the hope that some means might be devised to which all interested parties would subscribe, by which one member of the race would be sole entrant at the primaries and behind whom would stand the People's Choice for Alderman. Louis B. Anderson, the People's Choice for Alderman. of this people, pitted against who- soever might oppose, the race could with unquestioned assurance nomi- nate and elect one of their own, for the first time, to the Common Council of Chicago. Nursing Forlorn Hope. Nursing Forlorn Hope. Recent events, however, have proven that our hope and wish in this respect has been a forlorn one. In the last issue of The Defender we published a plan of elimination submitted to the office appointed by a monstrous mass nurse, Mr Louis B. Anderson, one of the announced candidates at the coming primaries. The plan was eminently fair, in that if adopted by those interested, would give all the people in the ward an opportunity to express their preference at a pre-primary. The opn thus selected, under the plan, would become the choice of all the people, and thereby, to a certainty, answer the nomination. The other two candidates would be supporting for the support of the race in the ward—Messrs. Oscar Dreist and Charles Griffin—refused to enter into any agreement of elimination. They insisted that they were the respective candidates of separate organizations and that any plan to renounce the endorsements which their organizations had respectively given them could under no circumstances by them be considered. Thus we are confronted with the revolt of the candidates (Continued on Page 7). ON FAST TRAIN Jack O'Nell (white), conductor on the New York Central Limited train, dropped dead as his train was nearing Elkhart, Ind. Monday. The body was brought back to Chicago, and John Battles, Jack Brewer, George Taylor and the west of the crew were believed at once to be present at the coroner's inquest. Jack O'Nell was well known to the railroad men, having run on the Limited for many years. however, is that a great and grave danger of accomplishing the end lies in the multiplicity of candidates. The Defender had cherished the hope that some means might be devised to which all interested parties would subscribe, by which one member of the race would be sole maries and behind whom would stand the solid strength of the people. Thus with the large preponderating vote SATURDAY PANAMA-CALIFORNIA EXPOSITION OPENS Many Prominent Afro-Americans Attend Latest Exhibit-George Ramsey and Crew on Duty. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) San Diego, Cal., Jan. 8.—The opening of the Panama-California Exposition was a great success. The weather man was as good as heart could wish. There were many Afro-Americans from various states who visited the opening. Mr. George Ramsey was on his crew of men to do their duty at the exhibition. * * * Lloyd Ramsey, who met with a serious accident, Christmas day, is convalescing. * * * Mr. Carille Perry and Miss Ruth Smith were quietly married at the A. M. E. church Monday, December 28. HELP FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS Pay Your Subscription That We May Be Able to Carry on Work So Begun in Interest of Yourself and Race—Has Big Things in View—Make It Your Weapon—Furnish It With Ammunition. Beginning with the new year the DEFENDER has started out to do big things. It has associated with it the best literary men and women in the city, practical and thoughtful people. As is evidenced here and in Washington, and moved at Springfield, a fight is on to segregate the race. The DEFENDER is in the fight hot and heavy. Its generals are massing their army. It has the men ready to fight; it only needs the ammunition. That ammunition is $1.50 for your subscription. Can a reader of this paper be so mean, stingy and contemptible as read it and then not pay for it? Are there those of you who expect us to defend a big enemy and defending its rights and then not help share its responsibilities? The DEFENDER has done and will do its duty. It has helped the poor, widow and orphan, and hopes to continue. In doing so it must have support to secure influence to do big things. The DEFENDER is working to become a national medium of the race. That when the associate press lies and distorts facts about race, the DEFENDER is trying to force Congress to try to degrade and humiliate the race the only medium of protest is through the press. You who owe the DEFENDER send in your subscription. Do it now. MAJ. R. R. JACKSON FOR SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE Representative from Third Senatorial District Honored by Two Votes—To Be "Newswie" Again for a Day. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Springfield, Ill., Jan. 8—Wednesday Major R. R. Jackson, representative from the Third Senatorial District, was honored when he received two votes for Speaker of the House. The Major was participating in a party caucus when he received this complimentary vote. There was great aplaeuse when his name was announced. The Major has offered his services to Mayor Harrison to sell papers for charity in Chicago on the day selected by former Newswies," now prominent men of affairs. The Major asked to be a given corner. U.S. SENATE'S EFFO TO BAR RACE FROM COUNTRY CROWN ACT OF INFAM Upper House of Congress Places Immigration Ban on Race a Arouses Ire of All American Citizens, Regardless of Color Who Consider Action Vicious Affront—President to Liste to Protest. FLAY REPUBLICANS WHO SUPPORT SOUTHERN DEMOCRATS Borah, Sterling, Sutherland and Works Are the Notorious Four—Nasty Trick of Southern Senators Who Must Fight the Race to Live—Borah's Attitude No Surprise, as He Declared Himself in the Brownsville Matter. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Washington, D. C. Jan. 8. The readers of the Chicago Defender were no doubt surprised and shocked when they read in the daily papers that the United States senate had adopted an amendment to the pending immigration bill making all foreigners of African descent ineligible to become American citizens. The adoption of this vicious amendment was not the result of an apprehension on the part of those who voted for it, but a considerable number of foreigners of African descent will be likely to come to the United States. The records will no doubt show that not more than a few hundred such persons come to this country during any one year with a view to becoming naturalized American citizens, and they are, chiefly among the most intelligent and desirable persons from Canada, Cuba, Panama and the islands adjacent to this country. No one who voted for it as a stigma and reflection upon the Afro-American. It is political demagogue purity and simple. a few traitors who call themselves Republicans. Out of fifty-one Democrat in the senate only seven had the court appointed manhood to record their vote against this vicious and placid amendment, while five so-called Republican voted for it and secured its adoption. That our readers may know these traitors and recreatives were we publish their names in full. They were William E. Borah of Idaho, John D. Works of California, Thomas Sterling, J.A. South Dakota and George Sutherland of U.S. Borah's Attitude No Surprise So far as Borah and Works are serred we confess that we are suppressed by their votes, because have never been ground on an action affecting the material or interests of the Afro-Americas. William E. Borah who supported defended the one indefensible act of the Roosevelt administration, the dismissal of the colored soldiers at Brownsville. Then again, when the resolution proposing an amendment to the con- Southerners Elected by Fraud. It is a fact well known by all intelligent persons that a majority of the senators and a large number of the representatives from the southern states hold their seats through methods that are vicious and practices that are criminal—through fraud and vioce, a cowardly evasion of the national constitution, or the antague of these cheap political demagogues to keep the so-called Negro problem before the public, because it is their chief political asset. Without it they could not be senators and representatives in congress and governors of their respective states. Agitation Their Stock in Trade. It is therefore essential to their official existence that they keep this question constantly before the public in some shape or form. Otherwise their usefulness would be at an end and their occupations would be gone. But the most discouraging thing about the business, the aid and assistance they bragged and fire-caturing southern demagogues are constantly receiving from weakened whites at the North, especially LITTLE WALTER RUSSELL SANED BY PROMPT Two of His Companions Were Drowned by Coasting into Lagoon in Washington Park—Daily Press as Usual Try to Lay Blaime on Poor Innocent Afro-American Child. Master William Walter Russell, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Walter Russell, of 5534 Drexel avenue, Louisville, KY, narrowly escaped death from drowning in Washington Park lagoon Saturday, January 2, while out coasting with his two little white friends, William Jacques of 5520 Drexel avenue and his two little white friends, avenue, who are now laying at rest. From all reports little Walter is resting nicely at the Washington hospital. The little Jacques boy and the little Dipre boy are the only two little associates Walter had and you hardly ever saw one without the other. Mr. and Mrs. Russell have the sympathy of their many friends. There was much sadness in the Russels' flat saturation caused by the breakdown of his two sisters, Mrs. Russell Stokes and Miss Nettle Russell, when they received news, over the one that their only brother was drowned and was saved by the pulmator and was rushed quickly to the Washington Park hospital. Little Walter will feel very lonely now going to and from school without his little friends. Everybody wishes, Walter a speedy recovery. The daily papers tried to make it appear that the little boy was the cause of the drowning of his little white companions, which was not true. a few traitors who call themselves Re publicans. Out of fifty-one Democrat in the senate only seven had the courage and manhood to record their vote against this vicious and mischievous amendment, while five so-called Re publicans feuded for and secured their adoption. That our readers may know who these traitors and recreators were we publish their names in full. They were William E. Borah of Idaho, John D. Works of California, Thomas Sterling, of South Dakota and George Sutherland of Utah. Borah's Attitude: No Surprise so far as Borah and Works are cerned we confess that we are surprised at their votes, because we have grown aware of the material affecting the material or interests of the Afro-American. William E. Borah who supported defended the one indefensible act of the Roosevelt administration, the dismissal of the colored soldiers at Brownsville. Then again, when the resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution was under consideration this (Continued on page 7.) St. Louis, Jan. 8.—The Negro Insurance Alliance, an organization composed of insurance agents of St. Louis, recently held a smoker and banquet. Among the subjects discussed were: "The Relation of the Agent to the Client"; "Future of the Negro in the Insurance Field"; "Payment of Claims," and "How to Hold Your Business." FIREMEN BACK UP RECORD OF BRAVERY WITH ONE OF THRIFT Eleven Representatives of the Race in Los Angeles Fire Department Not Only Conspicuous for Courage, but Property Holdings Make Them Substantial Citizens. (Special to the Chicago Defender) Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 8.—There are eleven firemen in the city, grouped under the names of hose companies Nos. 2 and 4, 1527 Winfield street and 129 South Loma drive respectively. Their record for bravery and for meritorious conduct is commendable. The names of several have appeared from among these are W. E. Halle, fireman of hose company No. 2, who while on a "day off" rendered needed aid at the Robert氏 Brothers' mattress factory fire of some time ago; James Harris, hose company No. 2, worked with a fire on his meal hour before the engine wagon came, severely burning his left arm; and Andrea Davis, also of No. 2, extinguished a fire at 974 South Loma on a "day off", before an engine could arrive. The leutenant of hose company No. 4 is G. W. Bright, who has served in that capacity for the past thirteen years, displaying admirable courage and efficiency. Bright, who has been a resident of California for the past twenty-eight years, has secured some valuable real estate holdings on South Loma drive, and the other a 24-acre ranch in Orange near Anaheim. All the other fire property owners also and haigh themselves in every respect civil servants, their innate tarianism and admirable cougling them an asset (of the fit ment N WERE NOHED NEAR MONTGOMERY, ALA., SUNDAY Mob Takes Two Brothers from Wetumpka Jail—Bodies Found by Alabama National Guardsmen. GOV. ISSUES STATEMENT. Says Murders Will Be Pushed to Limit—Special Grand Jury Called to Consider Cases—His Statement. (Special to The Chicago Defender.) Montgomery, Jan. 8.—"The people of Alabama must understand that their protection conies not from a mob of冠艳y lynchers, influenced by passion or prejudice, but only from the misdeed supreme of the law under which their rights of护 and of or can be protected." ument, the Governor passes in no uncertain of mob violence, and es his feeling regarding of Will Smith and o Afro-Americans who from the Wetumpka jail morning and hung to a en were charged with the t. A. Stillwell, a prominent entry farmer, who was killed eday. Their bodies were among the dead, and who were ordered out by error to protect their lives, o scene of the alleged murder. Informed of Attack Informed of Attack. Governor was informed of the 26 last night, when upon he immediately ordered Gen. J. B. Scully, assistant general, to call out the local military and at once proceeded with all仕 to the assistance of the Elmore officers. Automobiles were secured, and in less than an hour 30 members of the local militia were on their way to Wetumpka. They arrived too late to protect the men from mob violence. The militia accomplished nothing except to arrest three white men on suspicion. They were lodged in the Wetumpka jail, under strong orders and in jail, ordered by the Governor, will tomorrow investigate the charges against them as well as the crime. A special term of the Elmore Circuit Court will be at once convened by order of the Governor to try the guilty parties. New Law Needed. --- The;lynchning of the two men just a few miles from Montgomery outraged the Governor, and he issued a strong statement regarding the crime. "Those who have undertaken to perform the functions of judge, jury and executioner have brought merited reproach upon our State," declares the Governor. "The history of every State in the Union shows that mob or lynch law does not check, but only increases crime. There is absolutely no justification for lynch law in Alabama. The court, by subjection to bring the guilty lies to justice. The men who were so to this lynchning have brought upon the State, and as long in Governor all the power of my will be used to bring them to justice." COLUMBUS, OHIO. East Columbus, Ohio, Jan. S.—Miss Lulu Dalu Johnson, who has an up-to-date hair dressing and manicuring parlor in Chicago, is visiting relatives in this city. * * * Mrs. Chas. H. King entertained members of her club at dinner New Year's day in honor of Miss Dunham, her aunt, after which they joined an auto party to the Crown winter gar den. Another affair in Miss Dunham's honor was arranged by her sister-in-law, Mrs. H. N. Dunham, who made up a party to see the "Smart Set" at the Lycceum. BOSTON CLAY INVENTS TRIPLE BUTTON MACHINE (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Muscatine, Iowa, Jan. $—Boston Clay of Muscatine, Iowa, has invented a triple button cutting machine. It has been patented and is now handled by an eastern syndicate. Why Beef Tea May Be Intoxicating. Liverpool physicians are interested in the case of a traveling salesman who shows every sign of alcoholic poisoning, although he is a teetotaler. His illness is ascribed to the excessive drinking of beef tea and other meat extracts, and the physicians believe that this indicates that nitrogenous stimulants have an effect on the system similar to that of alcohol. Chi:lsh Retaliation It has been rather cruelly said that a child's love of endlessly dressing, hand and face washing and otherwise beautifying her doll, comes less from a liking for neatness than from a desire to inflict on something else the continual discipline which she herself receives from her nurse as from a stern inexorable fate. No matter, make believe doesn't depend on motive for its effectiveness, and we are all human. The Romance That Is Kansas Kansas. And traditions—history? You do not need to go to Europe for such things. You could awake at night and look out over the wheat fields of Kansas—bearing the greatest crop ever known in the history of that state, a crop great when the need of the world was great—and see passing in the moonlight over the wheat, knee-deep as they rode, the steel-clad band of Coronado's soldiers, dead and gone years ago—Emerson Hough in the Saturday Evening Post. New England's Pride. Out of the scanty resources the good old "pillgrim mothers" found on the bleak shores of the new country, finally came the famous "New England boiled dinners," and all the expert cooks of two intervening centuries have not been able to improve cooking of those pioneers. Daily Thought: bow cannot possibly stand alone, nor can human frugality subdue some lawful recreation— FATHER'S STORY OF HASTY ACTION REGRETTED. Only a Little Domestic Episode, It May Be Called, But Really One of the Big Things That Influence Life. "It was a wonderful lesson," said a man the other day, "and I know I shall never forget it. You see, I was irritable, as I often used to be. That I say I was worse than usual. We had been out late the night before, and I was tired. Then things had gone wrong at the office—nothing serious at all, but just a succession of little annoyances, so that I was particularly children were a little late at lunch, and as their mother wanted to wait for them, I fancied my causes for irritation were rather multiplying. "The explosion came when I passed a plate to my son, a boy of seven. He was a little slow in taking it, and, as I thought, almost dropped it when he did take it, being intent upon some ridiculously affectionate message he was telegraphing to his mother. This was too much for me, so I proceeded to deliver a lecture on the evils of inattention. "At that moment it seemed to me nothing could benefit that boy more than to learn, once for all, that strict attention to the business of the moment is the chief accomplishment and charm of manhood. "The boy turned a bit pale, and a look of something—I thought it was rewarded—passed over his face. I thought, though no words came. I'll teach you to matter at me! I shouted. 'You people may just as well learn at once who is the head of this house. And if there is one thing I will not stand for it is impudent muttering when a boy is corrected.' "My passion waxed hotter as I spoke, and again I thought I detected the lips moving in reply. Quite carried beyond all reason, I rose from the table and remarked, in tones which were unmistakable, that the time had evidently come when a lesson must be given in terms other than words. "I ordered him up from the table, dragged him to the stairs, half carried, half shoved him up and flung him upon his bed. 'Don't whip me, daddy!' I'll be good, he plenied; but no, that wrath had to spend itself. When I had finished something seemed to clear from my brain. We walked down the stairs in silence and resumed our places at the table. I urged the boy to eat, and my voice was gentle now. He declined, but he, too, spoke gently, and as I turtively watched him hold back the tears I saw the strength of a man in the eyes of the boy of seven. "Soon we left the table, and I retired to the library and picked up the paper. For some time I was left alone; then looking up, I saw the boy standing in the doorway looking at me. The boy! The handsome lad I boasted about to every friend I had! The light of my eyes and the very warmth of my heart! For I adored—I wished that—lad. I wanted to tell him how I felt. "And as I looked, suddenly he smiled and came to me. Placeing his hands on my shoulders, the eyes I loved looking into mine, he said: 'I will forgive you, daddy, and we'll say nothing about it.' And then the arms went round my neck, and the head came down close to mine, and the tears been held back bathed my check. "Through only seven, he was the bigger man of the two, and I knew it. Sonny, I said, 'I'm going to sweep off. I'm going to conquer my temper. We'll never have a disgraceful scene like that again. I'm all through with that kind of thing, laddle. I'm going to be as much of a man as you are." "He drew back and looked me square in the eye, and saw that I meant it. Then he whispered in my car; 'All right, daddy, and I will help you.' That's all there is to it. Only a little domestic episode! But it was one of the big lessons of life to me, And I tell you, it settled accounts with my temper. It's not the master now, for I am." Wa and Un. Governor-elect Whitman, at a dinner in New York, praised the New Year resolution habit. "A good habit," he said, "and a very, very old one. It dates, in fact, from the stone age. "Dressed in the furs of wild beasts two men of the stone age, Wa and Ug, met one New Year's morning. "Say, Wa," said the first man, "tend me your crowbar, will you? "What for, Ug? asked the second man. "I want to go home," said the first, "and turn over a new leaf." War Order. Customer—Here, waiter. Where are the olives? Hold on. Bring me a half a melon and some cracked ice. The Waiter (loudly)—Dumdums, half a bombshell and bowl of shrapnel!—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Expecting More Turn-Downs "I understand that Jack has been thrown over by no fewer than three girls he's been engaged to." He's on an ad enjoyable engagement rpg. Willing to Let It Ache A barefooted darky, while boeing cotton one day, saw his big toe under a cloak* and, thinking it was a mole's head, it hit and hurt himself. After working with it for a while he got tired, set his foot on a stump and, "Woah, you pain away now; I doesn't care, you warts myself so ye do me." Exceptions. She—"We women have to stand a really long way back from you're pretty," Boston Translating. Prolific Apple Tree An apple tree owned by S. W. Alexander of Los Angeles, Cal., is exiting interest through the fact that; in the last year, it has had two crops, giving each time a different variety of apple. Aluminum Shoe Sales in the newest uses for aluminum is in making the soles of shoes for use by workmen employed in wet and damp places. The aluminum soled shoe lasts much longer than an ordinary shoe and is said to be impersonal to dampness. - Gas Logic. BROWN BANK FIRM. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Norfolk, Va. Jan. 8. A Christmas fund of $20,000 was drawn out by nearly 1,000 depositors of the Brown Savings Bank of Norfolk, Vn. The bank is managed by race men. CLEF CLUB DONATES TO CHARITABLE PURPOSES (Special to the Chicago Defender.) New York City, Jan. $- The Clet City is a New York City has donated $75 to charitable organizations in Philadelphia. Puzzled. Bobby's father owned an incubator, and one day the little fellow was watching a chicken, energetically breaking its way through its shell. Just then his father came along and Bobby said: "Papa. I see how that chicken gets out of his shell, but what I can't understand is how he got into it." She Was More Thorough She was more thorough. Mrs. Exe—"It isn't right to charge Willie with taking that money out of your pocket. Why don't you accuse me?" Mr. Exe—"Because it wasn't all taken."—Stray Stories. Absolute Proof That Even With the Best of Intentions It Doesn't Pay to Deceive Is Here Made Manifest. Allicia turned from the window, her eyes dancing. "Mrs. Frank Finney is just about to open the gate. She has a dish in her hands. I think," the laughter in her eyes bubbled over into her voice, "I think, Aunt Nancy, it contains lobster salad. I saw her buying a lobster this morning and I catch a gleam of lettuce under the napkin." Aunt Nancy put down her work in distress. "My soul! and I never touch lobster, nor you, either! I had to throw away that she brought over a couple of weeks ago." "But you know," Allicia hinted wickedly, "you told her it looked so delicious. And you thanked her for it so—touchingly, Aunt Nancy. No wonder it's bringing you more when it gave you. Aunt Nancy turned with the air of one goaded to despair." "Nancy Allicia Dudley, you scat! I have to face this thing out I don't want any spectators." And Nancy Allicia, her eyes dancing more than ever observed. Half an hour later she returned and meekly asked permission to enter. Aunt Nancy gave it cheerfully. There was a big smile on her face. Aida had taken the cake on her way. "Do you mind telling me," she in quired respectfully, "where it is?" Aunt Nancy secorned subfurge. "At Mrs. Frank Finney's, I suppose," she said, calmly. "Aunt Nancy! What did you do? How did it happen? Wasn't it lobster salad, really? Was she taking it to someone else?" Alicia was plainly excited. "It was lobster salad." Aunt Nancy replied, and she brought it to me. I told her the truth. "There was a thrilling silence. The→truth?" Alicia inquired. "I did. I told her I couldn't ablade her, nor my niece, either. I told her if she'd throw away the other, being afraid she'd discover it if we save it away, or her it had been on my conscience ever since, only because it was a lie, but because hated to see good food wasted. So I begged her to take it to someone else." "What did she say?" asked Alletta. "And I told her." Aunt Nancy pursued, "If ever she could send me a mite of her angel cake when she was making any, I'd be real pleased, because it was so sweet to be equal hers. And then she confessed that they are much for jellies (I sent her some mint, you know), but that Mr. Finney had been longing for some of my raised doughnuts. So I'm going to send him some tomorrow. We had the nicest talk we ever had in our lives." "Efficiency in neighborhood." Alletta murmured, "Aunt Nancy, you're great. May I carry over the doughnuts?" Youth's Companion. Propose Acconlane Landing MARKS Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary, chairman of the aeronautical naval committee of the Aero Club of America, has submitted to the club a plan to establish landing stations for aircraft throughout the United States, and he and Edwin Gould have offered lands owned by them in Maine and Georgia respectively for this purpose. The governors of the club have accepted the offers and have instructed Mr. Peary to accept any others that may be made. Mr. Peary's land is an island cast of Portland, Me. Mr. Gould's a stretch of marsh land opposite Jekyll island, Georgia. Best When Married Dorothy Bentley, the dancer, and the wife of her erstwhile artistic associate, Carlos Sebastian, is a strong disciple of matrimony. Miss Bentley and Mr. Sebastian were recently arranging their extensive vaudeville tour, and the friends of the Newly-weed strove to embarrass her. "It is great, this married life," she confessed to a friend. "Why don't you try it?" "Because," replied the friend, "all the best men are married." "True, quite true," Mrs. Sebastian confessed, "but they were not the best men until they were married." So Tactful! Two young women, strangers, met on a Pullman car. They discovered that they had several common acquaintances in the city where they both resided, and they spent a very enjoyable half hour together. "I am all returning from a delightful trip," said one of them. "I have seen a lot of people in the city and in strange," she added, confidentially, "how glad we are to meet people traveling that we would hardly notice at home?" -Youth's Companion. Vigilance Prevents Forest Fires The Boise national forest in Idaho had 30 fires during the past summer, yet 28 were held down to less than ten acres, and of these 15 were less than one-quarter of an acre. The supervisor says this success was due to a lookout tower and to efficient telephone and heliograph service. Her Idea. Mr. Pester-If this isn't the most daring, outspoken play on the stage, it will see the one that is! Mr. Pester Doubts you would... Brooklyn Eagle. To Have and to Hold "Hubby, you haven't held my hand," he a mouth. "I hold your hand," he demanded irritably, "when I gotta hold the baby?" Bound to Succeed "What makes you think Daubber will succeed as a painter?" "He has the soul of an artist and the perseverance of a book agent."-Philadelphia Ledger. Revised the Petition Instead of forever praying for things that would be of doubtful benefit to us, how much better it would be to repeat, from day to day, this simple request. Thank you. God, that we can help those who are down."—Toleyd Blade. She Wore Masks She Was. More. Thorough. Mrs. Exe. "It can't right to charge Wille with taking that money out of your pocket. Why don't you accuse me?" Mr. Exe. "Because it wasn't all taken."--Stray Stories. Clubs Societies Weekly Gossip from the Social, Religious, Fraternal and Other Organizations THE YOUNG MATRONS' CULTURE Election of officers Will be held the first Thursday in January, 1916, at the residence of Mrs. Hunter, 808 E. Forty-first street. Every member is requested to be present. The Young Matrons are entertaining at whilst the first and third Tuesdays of every month at the Wilson Parlor, 3533 Wabash Avenue. You and your friends are cordially invited. UPSILON DELTA PI SORORITY. One of the most brilliant affairs of the holiday season was the reception and dance given on New Year's Day by the Upsilon Delta Pi Sorority, of which Miss Beatrice E. Lee is president. The readmission of Miss Bertha Moseley was beautifully decorated for the occasion in the holiday colors, and mistletoe was in advance. The young ladies of the sorority, all of whom had somebody owned, greeted the gentlemen from the receiving line as they were presented by Mrs. Maude L. Lawrence. The visiting gentlemen departed very favorably impressed with the younger social leaders of Chicago, and even the home boys boasted that a loverlet set of young hales could not be found in any other city. POINSETTIA EMBROIDERY CLUB. The Polmettla Embroidery Club met at the home of Mrs. A. Johnson, 2748 Rhodes Avenue, Monday afternoon, Jan. 4. The afternoon was pleasantly spent. Chicago Armstrong League, Chicago Armstrong League of Hampton Students will meet at Mrs. Clark Buster's, 5126 Denborn Street, Jan. 11, at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. A special program has been arranged. Mr. R. S. Abbott will deliver the address of the evening. After the program the members will indulge in the games of the season. Come and start the new year right. THE UNIVERSITY SOCIETY. The University Society will meet Sunday, Jan. 10, at the residence of Mr. Harry Galines, 6155 Wentworth Avenue, at 4 p.m. This meeting is for the purpose of electing officers. CAST A VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE FOR ALDERMAN. IMPERIAL ART CLUB. The Imperial Art Club gave a reception at Johnson's Dreamland Hall, Dec. 29. It was well attended by its many members and their friends. There was an exhibition of the embroidery done by the members during the year. Afterwards refreshments were served and every one was very pleasantly entertained with a program of music. CHICAGO UNIVERSITY CHICAGO UNION CHARITY CLUB. The Chicago Union Charity Club held its last meeting of the year Dec. 31 at the home of Mrs. Churchill, 3306 Vernon Avenue, The double parlor were beautifully decorated with flowers. After a very interesting program had been rendered the ladies were served with refreshments. Mrs. Chandler will serve as presiding officer for 1915. / FREDERICK DOUGLASS CENTER. Sunday, Jan. 10, at 4 p. m., Rev. Eugene Lawrence of the Lincoln Memorial Congressional Church, will speak on "The Three Greatest Essentials of Civilization." Miss Grace Maling, soprano, will give selections. Last Sunday's program was of unusual interest. Mr. William Moran, Trutter spoke briefly of his interview with President Wilson concerning segregation in government departments. His hearings appreciated his efforts and gave hearty applause. Last Tuesday the Center Woman's Club met with several visitors present. Mrs. Eva Jenifer was much missed on account of illness. Their next benefit is a drama in charge of Mrs. J. I. Buntom on Jan. 26. They meet to sew next Tuesday. Miss Ellen Snyder, many years a Settle- ter, teaches English and services in the girls' Saturday classes. ALBA ROSE CLUB. The Alba Rose Social Club members are the key numbers at the reception of the O. E. Mayne Hudson, 5214 Dearborn street, gifted with the most important feature of the evening was the presentation of the gift accompanied by Miss Virginia Wiley, and accompanied by the genus, Mr. Harvey Wiley, Levi Wiley, and the above pinstet. As this was planned by the above pinstet, it was印ained for the meeting, and it proved of vast importance owing to the last of the members, Miss Mary Fischer, out, and she was印ained for the evening. Many new tasks will be taken up in the new year, and notable business proceedings of the evening are印ained for which the members had a delightful time. PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE The Progressive Negro League holds a banner program. Closes the old year and adds new works, including recitations and addresses in us news reports from the league. A new program, gran rendered, including recitations and addresses in us news reports from the league took part were: Assistant State Attorney for the Southern District of Representative-sheet S. B. Turner, Vice President U. S. Murray, Alfred Friedman, Assistant Secretary of the Chicago Hebrew Institute, Roy Levenson, Chicago Hebrew Institute, Roy Levenson, Excellent reports were made by Kopanin, W. A. Wailuce, M. T. Bailley and C. H. Hale, Service and Program Committees, An Army Service and Program Committees, and E. P. Johnson as to how he felt about the success of the league during his adolescence and support of each member during this year. EUREKA FINE ART CLUB The Eureka Fine Art Club met at the residence of the president, Mrs. Lou Ella Young, on Thursday afternoon, where they started the new year's work with much enthusiasm. NEGRO FELLOWSHIP LEAGUE. A continuation of the discussion on the "Adermatic Situation in the Second Ward" will be at the League Sunday, Jan. 10, at 4 p. m. When this subject was last discussed the reading room at 3005 State Street was crowded. It is hoped that all persons interested in this important issue will be present. Mr. William Mouroe Trotter addressed the meeting last Sunday. Following his address a branch of the National Equal Rights League was organized with Mr. George W. Ellis as president, Mrs. I. B. Barnett as vice president, B. W. Fitts as treasurer, Mr. Allmont as secretary and Mr. Frank Hamilton as chairman of the executive committee. Meetings will be held every two weeks on Thursday evenings at 3005 State Street. JOLLY TWENTY CLUB The Jolly Twenty Club, The Jolly Twenty, and the Jolly Twenty-Twenty, was founded in 1890. The Jolly Twenty was a short vacation two weeks. The following officers were elected for the coming year: Mrs. Lucille Roberts, president; Mrs. Mayne Harris, vice-president; Mrs. Ettis L. Brown, secretary; Miss Jessie Lichardson, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Lydin Landers, assistant secretary; Miss Bertha Lowry, treasurer; Mrs. Estelle Bush, sergeant-at-arms. After the election a most deleciable supper was served, most dainty in its appointments. There were a number of visitors present among them Miss Bettlola Fortson, who recited an original poem dedicated to the hostess, "That's the Guy," and Mr. Sumpkins, pianist. GAUDEAMUS CHARITY CLUB. The club met at the home of Mrs. Lillam Tanner, 5257 Dearborn street, Dec. 28, 1914. The meeting was well attended and plans were made for extensive work. The whilst party was held Dec. 24 was a huge success. The parlor was crowded and those who won the beautiful prizes delighted. The embroidery class of the club met Jan. 4, 1916, at the home of Mrs. E. I. August, 25 E. Thirty-seventh place. The members are doing beautiful work and are about to begin making a silk quilt. SOUTH END CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY The annual election of officers of the South End Children's Aid Society was held Wednesday, Jan. 6. The following named officers were elected for the year: Alberta Moore-Smith, president; Etta Moore, secretary; Jessie Thomas, treasurer; Louise Terry, chairman of Mothers' Auxiliary, and Lida Seward, chairman of social service committee. A letter was sent Miss Talbot, dean of Women's Department of the University of Chicago commending her for the noblest and most profound respect in the recent Wendell Phillips "race" question. A letter of protest against existing conditions, as portrayed in the daily papers, was also sent Mrs. Ella Flagg Young. THE ARBOR VITAE CLUB. The Arbor Vitae Club held its semiannual entertainment at the Wilson parlors, 3532 Wabash Avenue, on New Year's Eve. The husbands of the members and other guests were invited and all had a most enjoyable time. The club also engaged in some charity work during the holidays by remembering the needy families with Christmas baskets. WAYS AND MEANS SOCIETY. The Ways and Means Society of Grace Presbyterian Church will meet at the residence of Mrs. Jennie Edwards, 3602 State street, Monday evening, Jan. 11, at 8 p.m. Election of officers will take place at this meeting. Optimistic Thought You Never Can Tell. Many high instate come down flat footed. WHAT THE FIGHTERS IN EUROPE ARE SUFFERING. Correspondent at the Front Tells of Conditions That Prevail in the Trenches—Desolation Marka Path of War. At the end of the village the road climbed again from the ravine and emerged into open fields. A wall of timber, dark and penetrable as the wood round an of chateau, rose at the farther end of the fields—the road cutting through it like a tunnel—and on the brow of the ravine, commanding the road and the little plain, was a line of trenches. Here evidently they had fought. We walked on down the road. Below the northern horizon, where they were fighting now along the line of the Aisne, rolled the sullen thunder of artillery, as it had been rolling since daylight, writes Arthur Ruhl in Col- and the autumn wind, with the wet, quinctail rain, puffing out of the thickets of vines, brought, every now and then, the horrible odor of death. Ahead, to the right, one caught the glint of French infantry's red trousers. A man was lying there, face downward, on the field. Then across the open space appeared another—and an even more scattered all over that field, bright as the red popples which were growing in the stubble and as still. They were in various positions. One lay on his back, with one knee raised like a man day-dreaming and looking up at the sky. Another was stretched over his hands and clenched over his chest. One lay in front of us, side us, his head jammed into the muddy bank just as he had dived there in falling; another gripped a cup in one hand and a spoon in the other, as if, perhaps, he might have tried to himself in the long hours after the little rollon on and left them there. All these were French, but just at the edge of the thick timber was a heap—one could scarcely say of Germans, so utterly did the gray sodden faces and sodden gray uniforms merge into anonymity. a squad of French soldiers appeared at a turn in the road. Two officers rode beside them, and they were just moving off across the fields carrying shovels instead of rifles. Looking after them, beyond the number, one could see other parties like them, almost slanted to the left, and here and there smoke. Two more French soldiers pushed a wheelbarrow filled with cast-off arms. With the boyish good nature which never seems to desert these little men in red and blue, they stopped and offered us a few clips of German cartridges. They were burying their own men, they said, burning the Germans. The dead had been lying here for nearly a fortnight now while the battle line rolled northward, clear across France. . . . Through the Marne, little towns along the Marne, through the champagne country and the country, just west of it, where we now were—everywhere were deserted, perhaps demolished, laged; the silent countryyards with dead horses, bits of broken shell, mashed bicycles or artillery wagons along the road; and the tainted autumn wind. An Oriental Meal There was nothing in the meat that looked or, even tasted like an American dish. The meat, folded up into small squares, was cooked in oriental ways, unknown to American cookery, while the little rice concoctions, rolled grapevine leaves, were as delicious as the thyme summer squash, filled with the stuffing, made a pleasing dish. Pasty, cheese and sweets were also different from the customary American delicacies, and, hastily, the great Turkish pipe, with its long smoke-cooling tube filled with Persian tobacco, replaced American cigar. The bill of fare, written with that language, looked like a stenographer's notebook.-National Magazine. Hare Lip Hereditary William F. Blades of the Eugenics Record office, Cold Spring Harbor, L. is making a special study of hare lip and cleft palate, in which he is carrying on breeding experiments with several hareliac strains of Boston terriers. He finds that both hare lip and cleft palate are highly hereditary in both man and animal, but he has been unable to determine in what way these strains are related to Mr. Blades finds great difficulty in getting tails, tipping to the fact that many persons do their best to conceal slight cases of hare lip and cleft palate, especially if these have been partially or completely remedied by operation. Now Live Fifteen Years Longer The average length of life in the United States is 15 years greater now than it was 35 years ago, according to a statement made by Dr. Victor C. Vaughn of the University of Michigan, president of the American Medical association, in an address before the City club at St. Louis. Crime he characterized as a disease, due to heredity and environment, and the way to eradicate crime was to treat it as a disease and to disinfect its breeding places. Doctor Vaughn said the death rate from tuberculosis had decreased 54 per cent since 1880. To Prevent Saw Edges on Collars. It is well known that the modern mechanical laundry methods are very hard on linen, and collars or cuffs soon have a rough edge which irritates the skin, even though the roughness is scarcely visible to the eye. This can be avoided by running over a rough edge a small rod having a suitable groove near end and so that it knots down the rough edge. A fast device embodies this idea and also another useful one, for the pointed end of the rod serves as a buttonhole hole. Advocates Larger Use of Lon Advocates Larger Use of Lemon. America is the proud grower of the finest lemons in the world. One has but to see the great shipments of this fruit arriving daily from California to appreciate this fact fully. The amount of these shipments has made prices economical now as well. Lemons are in quality, Housewives should and will use more lemons than they do when they know all the facts, according to domestic science experts. The lemon, in other words, should be their right hand fruit—New York Telegraph. Pharo Douglas 3588 Hotel Pullman 3639, 3641, 3643 S. State St. Finest and largest colored hotel in America. First-class accommodations for married and single people. Everything new and up-to-date. Rooms by Day, 50c, 75c and $1.00 By Week, $2.25 and up. J. A. JONES, Prop. GRINNELL'S BAG AND DELICATESSEN AIRY LUNCH akes are the Best in the City STATE STREET CHICAGO Unpleasant Perspiration? Armpits-Feet-Body Folds A Decodorant Toilet Water Does not suppress perspiration Corrects All Other Basically Lends Drainage-Department Stores Office Phone: Res. 2538 Wabash Ave. Doug. 4738, Auto. 72-542 Phone Cal. 4295 Dr. S. B. SCOTT 3243 S. State St. Treat Diseases of Women and Children and Chronic Complaints. Hours: 10:30 to 12:30, 1:30 to 3:50 p.m. Sundays, 1 to 3 p.m. Office Phone: Res. 5133 So. Wabash Ave. Oakland 4662, Auto. 73-058 Phone Drexel 8815 Dr. Theo. R. Mozed DENTIST 4709 SO. STATE STREET CHICAGO Hours 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. Sundays by Appointment. Our Pies and Cakes are the Best in the City 3308 S. STATE STREET Advocates Larger Use of Lemon. America is the proud grower of the finest lemons in the world. One has but to see the great shipments of this fruit arriving daily from California to appreciate this fact fully. The amount of these shipments has made prices lower than usual, so lemons are economical now as well as excellent in their newness should and will use more lemons than they do when they know all the facts about domestic science experts. The lemon, in other words, should be their right-hand fruit—New York Telegraph. Genuine "Knocker." The Montgomery Advertiser is out in an editorial of some length to prove that the man who has money and won't pay his debts is the real "knocker" in every community. However that may be, we are sure that the "knocker" is a man who hates to pay his debts and probably would not pay them if he did not have to—Birmingham Age-Horald. Our Company. The rapidity with which the human mind levels itself to the standard around it gives us the most pertinent as to the company we keep.—Lowell Successful Men Wear Tailored Clothes and recognize There is an astonishing difference in kind—the man who knows sees it very well. The tailored man has a tremendous is recognized as successful by the men. We tailor many successful men because Exclusive Correct S Character Individual Let us show you the New Fall Wood ADAMS, TN 2939 S. 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"Mrs. B. asked the question: "What is best to be done for her son who is 19-years of age, a bright, promising ad, whom she fears has the beginning of lung consumption; she wants to know whether it would be advisable to son to son so southern climate, Yz, where it is southern, or Mississippi, when it is warm?" Climate Is a Factor Climate alone has never been known to cure tuberculosis and from the very nature of the disease, we feel safe in saying that climate never will cure this disease. It is an erroneous idea fostered years ago by doctors who did not understand the mature, prevention and people to the mountains and other various climates for the purpose of having climate do that which a more intimate and broader knowledge of this disease have taught us, that could be done in the climate where the disease is contracted. To understand the value of a dry, bright, sunny climate, we do know that a windy, blustery, stormy, wet, rainy, damp climate has much to do in retarding the progress toward recovery from this disease, and to those who can afford it, ing equal, to those who have sufficient means with which to surround themselves with the comforts of home in a strange land, to make up for that they would lose, viz., comforts in a good home, relatives and friends for many people leave home for a strange climate and soon find in dwellings among strangers that they become besek and have not the necessary people. Thus with the large to bring them the necessa- life. If their needs be disturbed and this in turn in a deleterious manner on the body and it tends largely to ag- ate the disease. Four Factors. There are four essential factors in getting well of lung consumption which are very essential, and without the proper appreciation and the living up to the full measure of these factors, the hopes of recovery from this disease are very slim, indeed. There must be mind ease, cheerfulness, joy if one gets the blues, become dependent, morose, downhearted and discouraged, he is going to greatly retard his chances of getting well. 2d. There must be absolute rest of UNION CITY. TENN. UNION CITY. TENN. (By Mrs. Casie L. Fowlkes.) (By Mrs. Casie L. Fowlkes.) Union City, Tenn., Theta-The Y, M, C, A, and W, Y, C, A, gave a most excellent banquet, Friday night, January 1, at the public school building. A program of addresses, duets, solos was rendered by the members, after which a delightful menu was served. ** * Quite sad was the death and funeral of Mr. Wynn Towler. He was a faithful member of the M. E. Church. Rev. Cooper of Memorial Church, attended the funeral. The church Christmas tree exercises, which were well attended and much enjoyed. ** Quite sad was the death of Mrs. Georgia Luvera, Saturday, January 2. ** Rev. William Fowkes made a flying trip to Templeton Sunday. ** The Y, W. E. Club held their Christmas remembrance at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Brown on Monday street Friday afternoon, December 10. Brown served the members delightful banquet. Jessie Willie John Spenderson visited her Y. W. E. Club was the honest. * * Little Miss Clara of Hickman, Ky., spent Saturday and Sunday with little A. Place on Ury street 2 p. m. to 5 p. m. Miss Clark in her honor. Each child a pleasant afternoon. Little ton returned home Sunday * Mr. John White of Paduana in town a few days ago. Please the presiding elder M. E. Place week. * * Mrs. Howard ade a flying trip to Paducah, seek on a pleasure trip. Do Your Best. anything in this world worth not stand back shiv-thinking of the cold and jump in and scramble well as we can.—Sydney Dr. A. WILBERFORCE WILLIAMS TALKS ON NO CASES ARE DIAGNOSED AND NO PRESCRIPTIONS GIVEN IN THESE WEEKLY ARTICLES 1. body and mind when the fever is about. There is no such thing as losing your body and many people foolishly believe, when you have fever. Fever in tuberculosis means burning up of the body tissues; it means progress towards destruction; it means gradual growing weakness; and the way to regain and stop this progress toward destruction is by absolute rest in bed. With fever you should talk to friends or visitors, but just fold your hands and rest—complete relaxation is the main factor. 3d. Good food. Good, nourishing food of a splendid appetizing nature is the third factor in aiding one in recovering from tuberculosis. One should have plenty of good meats, buttered eggs, buttered potatoes in prepared such an appetizing manner as to tempt the appetite of the most fastidious or of a queen. 4th. Fresh air and sunshine. Fresh air and sunshine are the next important factors to be considered in the treatment of tuberculosis. It is a demonstrated fact, a tuberculosis gern, and, in fact, nearly all germs, thrive best in darkness, dampness and in dirty surroundings where there is the least amount of sunlight and oxygen. It is also a fact that a tuberculous individual gets on better with the least amount of sunlight and fresh air. Too much fresh air is just enough. The nearer we get back to nature, the further we get away from the faults and habits of civilization, the better do we prepare ourselves to get rid of this scourge. Air breathed and breathed is ladened with poisonous germs and tends to debilitate the system—tends to lower the vital resisting power of system, and hence, renders one very susceptible to tuberculosis and to any other infectious, contagious disease. Medical Supervision. Medical supervision is a very important factor in the prevention, cure and control of tuberculosis. The tuberculosis individual does not need much medicine but the intelligent guidance and supervision of a good physician. The tendency of the age is to give very little medicine in the treatment of tuberculosis. Do not use patent medicine fakes, and the other various dopes on the market, as they tend to disturb the stomach of a tuberculosis individual and render his chances of cure. By all means the stomach and digestive apparatus of a tuberculous individual must be kept in a healthy condition if you have any hopes of recovery. HALF CENTURY CLUB GIVES HOLIDAY DANCE The Half Century club, Chicago's most select organization, entertained its members Tuesday evening, Dec. 29th, at a formal dancing party at Rosalie hall, 57th street and Rosalie court, and, as usual, it was a delightful affair. The membership of this organization is limited to fifty, therefore all of its affairs are necessarily small, but on account of the friendliness between the members, numbers has no bearing on the evening's pleasure. The visitors present were Miss Williams of Lexington, KY, Miss Williams of Indiana, Miss Helen Ricks of Falls City, IA, Miss Bradley of Kansas City, Mo, Miss Beatrice Dinnie of Oklahoma City, Ola, Miss Elnora Curtis of Washington, D. C, and Mr. Shelton Hale Bishop. Sugar From the Bamboo The natives of India many centuries ago, discovered that a sweet substance could be got from the bamboo, and Theophrastus refers to it as "honey which is from bamboos." Another writer calls it Indian salt. Seneca observes, "There is found among the honey contained in the reed." and Pepinus uses "Arabin produces a sugar, but that of India is more renowned." All Fond of Sweets Honey antedated all forms of sugar by many centuries and was the only sweet in common use. Greeks loved it and Romans fought for it. The Egyptians cultivated it, and in far off Persea honey was the preferred delicacy. There was none other used in cooking. The Egyptians less satisfied his hunger for sweets by eating fruits and vegetables containing natural sugar. Serious Thought: "Have you ever thought seriously of marriage sk?" "Indeed, I have; ever since the ceremony."—Boston Transcript. EXTRAVAGANT LIVING. It 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 now, and invariably there will come that provided rainy day when you will be in dire need of it. Chicagoans 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 colored people owned by them, and yet there in the city, but today we bought them by the hundreds, and all of this came about through the easy system of payments, and yet it is, or be wondered why so many can due to pay high rentals when this money can be applied on a home. It is much better to take time by the forcock and start buying a house, and the firm of Fred K. Harplett & Co. have a plan whereby you can make your rent money buy you a home. See their ad on the last page of this issue. News of the Churches THE INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH "God's New Year," text Rev. 21, was to be held in the morning. Rev. Conrad saint last Sabbath morning. Rev. Conrad laid out many beautiful lessons. He used his book, "The Written Gospel," to laying Ceres, which has meant so much to the storm-been soul. As the result of his work, the their seats and united with the church, faith, minding a total of five confession of faith, minding a total of five three accessions during the present adoration, enthusiasm on the part of the members than now. The older members are coming in, falling into line beautifully. New plans for the church are announced in a manner that the outlook is beaming with brightness. Sunday services will be held at the usual hours. The pastor will preach, and the congregation will come and enjoy our services with us. FULTON STREET M. E. CHURCH. Watch-night services well attended, four accessions to the church and a deep spiritual interest was manifested. Sunday services, beginning with Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Pastor preached at 11 a. m., subject, "Walking With God." A goodly number were baptized at the altar. The steward board gave splendid service in arranging the funeral of Mr. Nicholson, while the choir, directed by Prof. Hugh Buchanan, expressed their deep sympathy by staying and furnishing appropriate music. The pastor, accompanied by several members of the steward board, took Mr. Ferguson into the church, baptized him on his slet-bed at the residence of Mrs. Cropper's Yard, St. Paul's Robey. Pioneering the Sunday school has been held in membership this conference year. It is the desire of the superintendent, with all the teachers, to reach the three hundred mark by March 1. Sister Mary Johnson, 1621 Carroll Avenue, is convalescent. Sister Bass continues in the hospital. Sister Mary Scott is much improved. Mrs. Alvis, West Lake Street, is also improving. Sister Mabel Kelly, 1737 Fulton Street, who has been ill for some time, joined Fulton Street Church, last Wednesday morning. ST. MARK'S CHURCH The splendid sermons that are being preached each Sunday morning and even in the past two months have been continued to attract large audiences. On the last Sunday morning he preached from the book of St. Matthew, selecting his text from the 27:43 verse: "He Saved Others, Himself He Cannot Save," His preaching was of a high order both in subject matter and manner of delivery. At the close of his sermon two ladies and a gentleman united with the church. The Lycum will hold an essay contest Sunday, Jan. 14, 1939. A prize will be given to the young lady who will be given to the best essay on "Did Mr. Trotter Insult President Wilson?" You are cordially invited. The reception by the Sunday Choir at the home of their choirmaster, Mr. John A. Washington, 4227 Deurborn street, Wednesday evening, Dec. 80, was in every way a success. ST. MATTHEWS A. M. E. ZION. Our services last Sunday were good and well attended. At 8 p. m. Dr. Davils was at his top notch and preached one of the best communion sermons we have ever held. Come and hear for yourself. We are in the process of the diary. Our pastor says by the help of God he预料 to make the church roll one hundred within the next ninety days. HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, a season with a solemn night-light season first Sabath in the new year found the pastor's powerful sermon on the sub- pastor's mission. Dr. Jefferson pronounced him a strong pastor, a proud missionary of Jesus Christ. The pastor, who gave a very helpful talk president, who gave a very helpful talk was well attended and much interest Englewood Lycum will resent its public program the last Sunday afternoon of the week. ST. JOHN'S A. M. 5 ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH. The initial meeting of St. John's big, brand new C. E. Society, on last Sunday evening, was a grand success. Following a rapid fire of testimonies and spirited talks on the topic, which was, "Who Is on the Lord's side," the newly elected officers were installed by the pastor. A splendid audience was present to witness this beautiful sight, young and old cheerfully entering into the ranks of battle for the L.J.L.A.S. and Intermediate have joined themselves together in one great band and intend by the help of God and things and make things go around and about St. John during this promising year of 1915. The pastor, officers and members of this church look with pride upon this coming C. E. Society. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Mr. Trotter spoke at the Sunday school last Sunday. There was a called meeting of the teachers and officers after the service, at which it was decided to give Mr. Trotter a collection, which was to be taken at Sunday school next Sunday. Communion service was held last Sunday morning. A week of prayer was held last week, beginning Sunday evening and ending Friday evening. Mrs. D. Smith is still ill. Also Mr. A. G. Williams, 4441 Langley Avenue, although he is steadily improving. MT. CARMEL C. M. E. CHURCH. Despite the inclementity of the weather that Dr. W. H. Parker, P. E. B. S., occupied the church, the congregation clock a large congregation had gathered, and the uncle Uncle Gospelman sang the opening hymn, Dr. W. H. Parker, his wife, the theme being "The Passover, his rug, the seven seals, several selections. The holy ghost fell on Presiding Elder W. H. Parker, presiding another one of his excellent sermons, after the congregation clock a large congregation arrived from Mexico, made a few remarks. WALTERS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. The services on last Sunday were very largely attended. The celebration of the Holy Enchariot at 11 a. m. was the largest and most enjoyable for several months. Mr. Monroe Troter of Boston attended the morning service and at its close, the service of the congregation. The congregation was attended, but the distribution of the distribution, 10 to the flight against segregation. At 3 o'clock there was rendered an excellent service by the Gospel Choir. Three persons were converted at the evening service. Four persons joined the church during the day. Considerable interest has been manifested in the week of the 1st of the year. The church was been rendered by the Gospel Choir. These services have been well attended and sincerely appreciated. The Sunday school is growing rapidly. The attendance for last Sunday was 121; the collection was $2.57. The new superintendent, Mr. G. W. Rivera, is perfecting plans whose execution will be made. The church is well tendance and interest. The pastor will preach morning and evening next Sunday. For 11 a. m. the subject is, "The Ministry of Jesus to the Common People." For 3 p. m., "The Church and the Aldermanic Situation in the Second Ward," is the subject. Mr. G. Evans of 4356 Langley, is also involved. The church is well at present, and is still in its early age, so confined to his home still, but is improving. The Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs. I. C. McKinney, 5519 Grove avenue. QUINN CHAPEL CHURCH. Rt. Rev. Bishop Parks occupied the pulpit on last Sunday morning. The auditorium was well filled. He selected his text from St. John, 9th chapter, 3rd verse, "Neither this man nor his parents have slinned but that the spirit of God might be revealed in Him." The sermon was full of inspiration. It held the audience spellbound for three-quarters of an hour while he told of the wonderful miracles of Christ. Rev. Anderson preached the evening sermon. He selected his text from Psalm 40, division 12, verse theme, "Task of Faith; Through God We Shall Do Valiantly." His sermon was well handled, as it is on all occasions where he officiates. After the sermon Prof. Trotter gave a short speech of explanation in regard to his interview with President Wilson. Rev. Anderson and wife were out to Aurora. Ill., on New Year's night. Rev. Anderson delivered an emancipation address for Rev. S. J. Peterson, pastor of the A. M. E. Church of Aurora. Rev. Anderson was the principal speaker of the evening. A packed house greeted him. Baltimore Porters and Janitors Organize. Baltimore, Md., January 8 (Special). —The Bank Porters' and Jailers' Association is a prosperous organization that presents an object is to see that all its members are able to render financial aid to their dependent ones during sickness and at death. I wish to announce that the Wilson Parkors can be rented for social gatherings, dances, club meetings and entertainments. Beautiful appointment electric light- and modern conveniences. Rates reasonable. Nicely appointed rooms for rent. Mrs. Hen- ley will be available. Wabash avenue. Tel. Downtown 6913. Frankfort, Ky., January 8. —A large number attended the installation and banquet of Meridian Sun Lodge, No. 26, F. A. M., at the Odd Fellowship Hall Monday night. Program—L. R. Diggs, master of ceremonies; J. M. Glass, toastmaster; "The Occasion," J. M. Glass; "Impressions of a Beginner, Dr. A. C. Taut," "Our Lodge," Prof. George W. Hayes; "Our Heck." T. L. Brooks; "The New Year," Dr. H. J. Jackson; "Look to the East," Mr. P. W. Williams, W. M. elect. Nur--Turkey, celery, ham, lunch biscuit, potato salad, sweet pickles, ice cream, assorted cakes, Visiting speakers—Mr. William Rodgers of Indianapolis, 'Ind', Dr. W. H. Mayo, Jr. Prof. James Estell, Mr. L. S. Turkey, Dr. W. H. Mayo, Jr. Dr. L. Brooks, chairman; H. B. Rosby, A. Ray, B. F. Spencer, William H. Mayo, James Morton, J. M. Glass, committee on program—E. E. Underwood, Richard Ray and L. D. Riggs. * * Mrs. James C. Brown was the hostess of an exquisite reception in honor of Miss Senna Steele, instructor in Latin at the Georgetown High School her beautiful editee on High street nicely decorated in the yuleide service. A four course lunch was served. For those present—Miss Anne Anderson, Lettie Todd, Mrs. Anne Spencer, Sadie Hawkins and Marietta P. Madison, and the honored Mrs. Steele of Georgetown. Mr. E. O. Coleman provided the music. The Masters, Major Moton, Robert Hall, Hall, Steets, W. H. Wroth, Bailey of Louisville, C. Alexander and Hardin Tobert. * * Leslie Entertainment Musical Co. are scoring some hit at the New Columbia Theater with their original new stunt. They are in their third week, playing to a packed house. The company is composed of Corina Lanford, Sallie Fray, Jessie May Boswell, Buster Powell, James Evans Burton, Paul Langdent, and Paul Langdent. Silvey, pastor of the First Baptist Church, gave the usual big Christmas turkey dinner, with eight or ten different vegetables and extra dishes. Numerous friends were present and pass-by and visitors of that particular day participated in the feast. * * Mrs. Lulu B. Harrington, teacher in the Bowling Green High School, is the guest of Prof. and Mrs. C. L. Boswell, being highly entertained. * * Rev. pastor of Corinthian Baptist Church, a member of the faculty at State University at Louisville, preached at the State Reformatory to a mixed congregation. SPECIAL NOTICE. Newly furnished, warm, modern rooms to rent to couples or single men or women; hot and cold water, near car line. Mme. Alice H. Thomas, 3556 Prairie Ave. Phone Douglas 9456. 1:31 Deaths of the Week (From records of the Health Department.) Berkshire, 39 years, 5216 Lake Park Ave. Jan. 2. Bocktown, Ben. 54 years, 27 W. 10th st. Brown, Frank, 15 years, 911 Townsend st. Bird, William, 53 years, 4610 Dearborn Ave. Dec. 26. Coggeshall, Aileen, 810 S. State st. Dec. 10. Dunn, Alexia, 31 years, 220 Cleveland ave. DeMeyer, Oba, 49 years, 2223 Michigan Estor, George, 41 years, 765 Jackson Ave. Dec. 25. Ghillman, Iliza, 56 years, 4046 Indiana ave. Jan. 1. Gryn, Alexia, 63 years, 5051 Federal st. Griffin, Mary, 39 years, 3810 Grand blvd. Moore, Henry, 27 years, 3029 La Salle st. Nickelodeon, George, 13, 1736 Fulton Ave. Dec. 31. Dalton, Ben. 44 years, 46 W. 26th pl. Dec. 4. Sinney, Emma, 47 years, 464 E. 35th st. Tilden, Eliza, 77 years, 15 W. 36th st. Turner, William, 1 year, 3231 Forest ave. Dec. 30. White, John, 39 years, 4224 Evans ave. Jan. 1. Wells, Blah, 41 years, 3116 Dearborn ave. Some Notable Streets. The highest street in the world is Main street, in Denver; the richest is Fifth avenue, in New York city; the widest is Market street, Philadelphia, and the shortest is the Rue Bleu. In Chicago, the widest is Tankstelle, in Nanking; the clearest is the Via Castle, in Seville; Spain; the most aristocratic one is Grosvenor place, in London; the most beautiful is the Avenue des Champs Elysees, in Paris; the most beautiful is Sol, Havana, Cuba which has a width of no more than forty-two inches. One Trouble at a Time. Never bear more than one kind of trouble at a time, advised Edward Everett Hale. Some people will bear three kinds—all that they have had, all they have now, and all they expect to have. Screwless Door Lock A screwless lock which cannot be picked from without is an 'invention to carry comfort to timid housewives'. This lock resembles a clamp with a tongue to fit into the lock plate of a cabinet and dumbstruck. This device may be used on window sashes, dumb, waiters and transoms as well as on doors. Self-Imposed Taxes The taxes are indeed very heavy, and if those laid on by the government were the only ones we had to pay, we would have been them; but we have many others and much more grievous to some of us. We are taxed twice as much by our idleness, three times as much by our poverty, and four times as much by our folly—Benjamin Franklin. SOLDIERS, ATTENTION! This is not a call to arms, but one for assistance. Sergeant Frank Marriin served 19 years in the army and four days after his discharge he lost Company Troop, Ninth U. S. Army, and Company U. S. Infantry. He was wounded in the right leg at San Juan Hill. He has applied for a pension, but an yet has received none, and therefore asks assistance. He is now chase alimb. to enable him to purse soldier or ex-soldier, willing to assist do so through Mr. Emmett Donnelly 703 Federal Building, Chicago, III. Do You Own Real Estate? You will need a home, why not start today, stop paying high rents, make that which you pay the Landlord go into your own property, we can arrange terms to suit your income. Try us and SIE? We have for sale at 4406-8 Langley. At a double story stone and brick building for $7000, $500 Cash first fee and purchaser. Or you can purchase half of this building for $3,600, the lot 24x125 or 48x125, the income on this property is $80 per month, 5 and 6 rooms. We also take entire charge of income properties, renting and collecting. We also manage non-residence estates, investment properties successfully managed. We want a farm, we can supply you from one acre to 640 acres in the following states, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Montana, other state, you wish to locate in, send for our list for the state you want to locate in. We would greatly appreciate a Call from YOU, and solicit your leases. BUSY BEE WHIST CLUB ENTERTAINS CHRISTMAS By John B. Moore. By John R. Moore. Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 8. (Special). —The entertainment given Christmas day by the Busy Bee Whist Club at the West Dval street, 1100 West Dval street, was largely attended and was one of the most delightful affairs in every way that it has been my pleasure to attend. Miss Dora Upton was in charge of the festivities and everyone had a delightful ume. Miss Marie Upton presided at the plano. This progressive club is composed of the following gentlemen: I. Foster, president, Chicago; J. Foster, president, St. Louis; C. Caffey, manager, St. Louis; W. J. Polk, assistant manager, Chicago; J. R. Moore, secretary, Chicago; Gus Charleston, Chicago; Ollie Houston, St. Louis; Harry J. Carter, Chicago; Jesse Thornton, Jacksonville; George Rodgers, Jacksonville; Wills Means, Jacksonville. Despite the many handicaps experienced by the Afro-American in the South, he hasaling himself with that they hold own in high-class social entertainments. A. L. M'BRIDE LOSES SHOES IN POOL GAME A. L. McGride, "congenial bachelor" and popular member of the Appomattox Club, boasted last year of his pool playing abilities and challenged all comers; but the new year had hardly settled down to business before all of the concit along that line was taken out of him. The excising incident occurred in the night of Lincoln Colonel Johnson of the Eight". Regiment was the man who showed him that his knowledge of the game was only a delusion. They met at the club. McGride promptly challenged the colonel. Fifty points was the game. The fighting man bet, a hat and the bachelor a pair of shoes, which he soon lost, scoring only six after his opponent wounded him. "I was nervous, having been up late Christmas and the night before," explained Mr. McGride when questioned by a reporter. TWIN CITIES IN REVIEW. Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 8—Mrs. Anna T. Jackson of Nashville, Tenn., is very sick with pneumonia at the home of her foster daughter, Mrs. Laura Yearn Seymour, 3847 Snelling valence after a long and troublesome alment. * * * The demise of Miss Victoria Kemp, one of Minneapolis' young and promising students and natal daughters, was very keenly felt by her relatives and friends. The funeral was held at Episcopal Church Temple, Minneapolis. Dr. R. S. Brown, past president of the Minnesota Sunday Forum, installed the officers for the ensuing term. Resolutions were adopted in memoriam of the late Miss Victoria Kemp. The meeting completely betook the air of reverence and despair. Profound respect was shown by all present. ** * Miss Violet Anderson of Bismark, N.D. is in visiting friends. He will turn home. ** * Miss Lillian Henderson visited Okshok, Wash., last week. ** * Mr. Pitt Thompson, formerly of Nahua, Neb., was severely cut by Morris Nickerson during an alteration. Nickerson drew forty-five days straight for the attack. ** * Attorney Wm. T. Francis will address the Minnesota Sunday Forum at their next meeting, Jan. 17th. ** * Miss Leticia Hayes returned to her home in Minnesota for a meteoric science at Jefferson City, Mo. ** * Mr. George Hardin died at his home, 1318 Washington avenue south, after a long illness. The deceased left a wife and sister to mourn his loss. The Canal Zone. By the Hay and Bunau-Varilla treetree, ratified by Panama in 1903, in consideration of the payment of $10,000,000 down and an annual payment of $250,000, beginning nine years after ratification, the United States was given "in perpetuity" the region of Panama ("a strip ten miles wide and extending three miles into the sea at either terminal. Louisville St. Louis PETS The quill pen is not quite extinct in London. The legal professors, which is very conservative, clings to it tenaciously, and none of the courts would be completely equipped with a plentiful supply of good goose quilla. Have you noticed what an indispensable accessory the quill is to counsel, whether in ostentatious taking a note, making a speech, or in helping to point a warning finger at a hostile witness?—London Chronicle. Mrs. Sophia P. Crag Can Teach Without License. (Special to The Chicago Defender). Louisville, KY, January 8—Mrs. Sophia P. Cralg of Danville, Ky., recently received a certificate from the state without license or examination. This comes as a reward for many years of efficient service. furkagee institute, Alabama. The students are well worth the cost of a student's subscription to the paper. Do not delay, but act now. Submit at once. Subscriptin, one year, $1.00; 6 months, 80 cents; Address: NEGRO FARMER, Tuskegee Institute, Arlington, 9-16-23-30 CHICAGO ILL. GUESS WHO L PAK MIN The dolls are who looked so sweet at E. P. and G. are, they are. The two little gentlemen, prominent in the social world, who were seen returning to school on New Year's. R. F. H. and F. A. H. are the gents. The dude is who sure holds 'dem hw' r. is across avenue brown. G. J. L. r. is the dude. The doll is who has resolved to dance at the party she attends. M. J. is the one. Sticks to his dell, E. C. That's my boy. N. J. The best teacher is in a South Side S. S. Sis W. is the very one. The dude is who plays so charmingly. E. W. is he. The doll is is who looked so cute last Tuesday. H. W., is she. The dolls are who looked so charming to W. E., W. P. are the sweet, cute, baby dolls. The doll of 1st and Dearborn avenue is who tries to be so popular by putting her in "Guess who" column. N. J. is the doll. The 2nd and Vincennes avenue, due E. B. is who has won the heart of the soldier, P. Y. is Say, K. is Say, I thought you said after E. W. were no more? The doll M. M. H. is who had an argument with the street dude, E. B. because she gave the 5th street dude, B. her calling card. Said that the tantalizing little brown M. E. couldn't make it with T. M. The dolls I. J. and W. C. are who nought home instead of going to the Dreamland. The out south dolf E. H. is who n crazy wrong doing, nothing doing, kid. H. S. has won his bon trip. Had better get a dude instead of having S. S. get her to the Dreamland. V. B. is the baby. Had better get R. S. heart instead of breaking it. F. L. G. is the duge. Strong Defense Strong Defenses. Harmony between brothers is stronger defense than a wall of brass. Small Facts about Horse. Gray horses are the longest lived and cream colored ones the most affected by temperature changes. 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Price $4,750.00 down, house near Cottage Grove Ave, newly furnished, furnace heat, 100 rooms, open plumbing, furnace heat, 100 rooms, open plumbing, furnace heat, 100 rooms. Class. Price $4,500.00 down, $28.00 per month. Class. Price $4,500.00 rented for $50.00 per month. Price $2,550.00 COTT; 28. Cottage, six rooms, new porcelain bath and toilet, six bathrooms, and out. East of State St. south of 32st and north of 38th St. A real bargain. We have many other bargains FOR SALE. Call or write us today. Never before! We offer 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! Douglas 206, Automatic, 79-864 3005 WABASH AVE. PHONE DOU- GHT 4085 - Nicely-furnished rooms, wardrobes and amenities. 11. 941 RHODES AVE. APT. 1, three unfurnished front. tpo bathroom, laundry, kitchen, priville $3.50 up. Phone Douglas. 7058.2 CUT OUT THE COUPON. MAN AND SEND IT TO THE DE- ER OFFICE. 3529. RHODES AV, 4th APT - NEA furnished, steam heated rooms; emergency rooms. Call or phone 60712. 2 NOCLEY FURNISHED ROMADS steam heat hot water all hours, electric heat, gas, electric or steam or married persons; reasonable rent; car- port (4th and Wabash av. entrance); carrier for 4 p. m. Kern-Kan- gow 4014. 3253 CALUMET AVE. — ONE OR TWO two in kitchen; steam heat and also two in modern conveniences; near this line. If You Want the Best Beds With the Best Families in the Best Localities. 3256 Calumet Avenue. Phone Box, 794 TO RENT—TWO BEDS IN THE BEST MENTRE. FOR BALLE. Splendid two in building brick, $ 250 and $ 200. Bathroom, $ 300 to $ 600 down. FLAT& FOR RENT 4118 WABASH AVE. 1ST FL. SIX MONTHS in good condition. Apply 2nd fax. FIVE-ROOM PLAT 434 WERNER AVE. $15; all modern improvements; store having latent land; east avenue, south L near 60th and Grafton St. 2, 3, 4, 5 AND 6 ROOM PLATS- BY THE week or month. Apply 3532 Forest ave. Phone Douglas 5029. FLATS FOR SALE. 6549 ABERDENDEEN ST. TWO-STORY. FREEING MACHINE; everything necessary. Apply at 3822. Racine Ave., or call Wentworth 622. FOR SALE. LANGE WILLOW ANGLIASM BABY carriage. Plat and sale; very reasonable. Call Seelye 258. FREE SEwing MACHINE, ALMOST new, $10.00; best condition. Apply 28 E. 414 St. Flat, evenings. Phone Drexel 1518. FIRST-CLASS LUNCH ROOM; NEST location on west side; communicable by phone. Seelye 4179. BUSINESS CHANCES. WANTED- TWO LADY BARBERS once for a downtown shop; good trade. Apply at Madame Wello, 878 S. Stile St. Large stock of uncalled for suit. for sale. Very cheap. 202 E. 37th Street 9-10-23 HOME COOKING. 3408 FOREST AVENUE. phone Duguese. 1775 If you are looking for a place to eat, you will find it just like home. Breakfast. 6:30; 1:30 a.m.; m. dinner. 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. furnished rooms and kitchen. Henry. Jan. 30, 1916 COMPANION WANTED. FAMILY OF TWO WILLING TO PUR- sely please elderly lady in exchange for companionship and alight assistance. Phone Normal 4440. UNCLAIMED LETTERS. Complete list of secretaries, residences and telephone numbers. Lady Elliott Circle, 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. retary. Tel. Doug. 5130; Rose of Sharon Lodge, D. S. Edna P. Wright, 331. DR. S. C. DOWNING WIN PRIZE IN ESSAY CONTES AVE. PHONE DOUGLAS nurshed rooms for ladies late 8:35, one hour late couples; all modern con- car line. ES AV.-NICELY FUR- steam heat; all modern room, rooms, 12.50, 8.00 week, 24. Douglas 1890, 2-5 (Dpecial to the Chicago Defender.) New York City, Jan. 8.—The New York Medical Journal recently award- ed the first prize, $25 in gold, to Dr. S. C. Downing, a graduate of the How- ard Medical School, for the best essay on "The Treatment of Alcoholic Cir- rhosis of the Liver." The Douglas 1846 Daily 10 A. M. to 10 P. M. FOR RENT ODD FELLOWS HALL BUILDING Assembly Hall, Per Night, $12.00 Lodge Hall, Per Night, $5.00 the Janitor North State Street Bank of Chicago SUPERVISION North State Street GO. ILL. 200 SURPLUS, $20,000.00 3335-3337 South State Street 3105-07 South State Street CHICAGO, ILL. Douglas 200 Commercial Banking Savings and Checking Accounts Foreign Exchange Safety Deposit Vaults Mortgages and Bonds 3% Interest on Savings Deposits Your Patronage Solicited Depository and Correspondent, Continental & Commercial National Bank or Chicago, Ill. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. 3100 CALUMET AV. PHONE DOUGLAS S$14-Nearly furnished rooms; hot and cold water; all modern conveniences; also two empty rooms connected. 3315 FOREST AVE, PHONE DOUGLAS S$125-Nice front rooms; comfortably heated; conveniences all modern convenient to car line. 3316 BOWEN AVE, PHONE OAKLAND 0259-Newly furnished, large, light rooms; furniture heat; all conveniences; man and wife. P. O. or R. R. gentlemen. 3317 FOREST AVE, PHONE DOUGLAS S$120-Nearly furnished rooms; steam heat and all modern conveniences; gentlemen preferred. 3318 E 41TH ST., APT. B-NICELY FURNISHED, steam heated, electric lighted room in Corona Apt.; gentlemen. Apply evenings. $2.00 per week. 3319 A 41TH ST., APT. B-NICELY FURNISHED, all-nearly furnished room, light and air; all conveniences. 3320 S TATE ST., MECCA BLDG., FLAT 4174-Front room, steam heat, for man and wife or two gentlemen. 3321 PRAIRIE AVE. - ONE LARGE front room, suitable for man and wife or two gentlemen. Also one side room; all modern improvements. 3322 PRAIRIE AVE. - ONE LARGE front room, suitable for man and wife or two gentlemen. Also one side room; all modern improvements. 3502 !RAIRIE AVE. — NEATLY FURN- ished, and car line. 9-16 3503 !FOREST AVE. PHONE DOUGLAS 3603 — Neatly furnished room; steam heat and cold water; gas and beth; prices less. 9-16 3911 !FOREST AVE. PHONE DOUGLAS 3903 — One have front room; neatly smaller room; nicely furnished; furnace heat. 9-16 3751 !LANGEN AVE. 1ST PLAT. TEL. 3296 !Douglas 2296 — neatly furnished; keeping or furnished room; steam heat and all modern convenences. 9-16 3815 !RHODES AVE. 1ST PLAT. NICE other rooms; steam heat and all convenences; only one couple, n man and woman; indoor lights excepted. Half block to car line; two blocks to L. 9-16 62 E. 47TH ST. RING BELL A—ONE heat, hot and cold water; one-half to car line. 9-12 3435 !FORESTVILLE AV. PHONE 3435 — furnished or unfurnished room, light and heat; suitable for man and wife, single men or women. References exchanged. 9-12 E. 32TH ST. PHONE DOUGLAS 362 — Furnished room, suitable for marri- age or private family; steam heat and other modern convenences near two car lines. 9-16 3756 RHODES AVE. 157 FLAT—Nearly furnished, light and airy room. Comfortable, quiet, quiet, quiet. All modern. Near car line. Married couple or two women preferred. 2-9 SEVERAL FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED. 12 hrs. hot and cold water, electric lights, heat on corner Wabash Ave. and 44th St. Entrance. 12 hrs. hot and cold water. A. $1/2-3/4 car line. Mrs. Archile. S-9-12-5 4044 INDIANA AVE. 3D APT. PHONE Drex. 1168. Neatly furnished. heated rooms. Very homelike to right party. ½ block to L and surface car lines. 4728. WABASH AVE. TEL KENWOOD 5738.-A large, light front room, furnished or unfurnished, all conveniences, steam heat; also side room, reasonable. 2523 FOREST AVE. PHONE DOUGLAS $2523 - Nicely furnished rooms for ladies of all ages. One nice large room for married couples; all modern veniences; near car line. 2819 VINCENNES AV. - Nicely PUR- nished rooms; steam heat; all modern amenities; front room, $25.50; $3.00 week; week. Teel. Douglas Auto. 72-785 Telephone Douglas 1846 CAPITAL, $200,000.00 A BOLLAR IN THE BANK AT NORTH WEST YOUR POCKET NICKELS CENTS course 88 following C'Pierce, Mrs. S. S Keokuk, I son, Miss Collins, an they sp singing and washing, e GEO M. NER LEADS WOMEN IN AID- ING POOR FOLK Los Angeles Club Woman and Social Worker, Noted for Her Work. Among the Needy, Makes Many Hearts Glad on Christmas — Societies and Friends Assist. EVERYBODY MADE HAPPY Churches and Social Clubs Provide Comforts and Good Things in Abundance for Old and Young—Story of the Holiday Season. By Eloise Bibb Thompson, Contributor ing Editor. Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 8. -The people of Los Angeles have been at work for the last two weeks or more preparing to make happy the hearts of needy little children and to bestow presents upon the aged and the indigent as well. Much of the philanthropic work is done by Mrs. the Goble M. Warner, woman known all over the country for her humanitarian efforts and her work of social betterment. She is founder of the local Household of Ruth, a fe A. Mrs. George M. Warner, an ardent worker for poor of her race. male branch of the Grand United Order of Fellowes of the Pride of the West Circle Ancient Order of Foresters). B. and these are benevolent at care for the sick a large burial fund, in addition to these, is the Pioneer Club, an orchard to keep a record of the one to race in this state, and California Women's Clubs, now in existence for the past eight years, having a total number of thirty-six clubs enrolled and a membership of 600. Many Donations Received. Of the Christmas eve, was spent by Mrs. Warner, was spent by donations of clothing, fuel, provisions of money which were given by the Golden Leaf Court of Calanthe, the Household of Ruth, Jackson Temple, S. M. T., and Pride of the West Circle and distributed in baskets to the aged and destitute. The names of the benevolent investment committee, who assisted Mrs. Warner in her work of charity are Mmes. J. Wilson, S. Williams, A. Blair, Minnie Tucker, T. J. Hooper, E. Martinez and M. Whitley. Christmas at Women's Home. Sojourner Truth Home is another monastery founded by Mrs. Warner, having been founded by her nine years ago, being an institution embodying the Young Women's Christian Association idea, erected for environment to unprotectedomen of the race. On Christ-the matron and inmates oftion gave an elaborateich were invited all thebe. In Men.fully decorated and hungons of holly, were crowdedons and recipients of giftsbeen placed for them on themas tree. An excellent programrewarded, and the remainder ofevented in amusements ofvarious sorts. Churches Gave-Aid. The local churches vled with Mrs.Warner in the work of distributingthe gifts of Santa Claus. Althoughevery year the church trey is to the poor of their coagregations, they put forth greater effortto extend their alms-giving to all partsof the city at Christmas time, assistedin their philanthropic work by theirvarious auxiliary boards, who havelanced funds and addressesof all the indigent previouslydirected to their attention. The Young Ladies' Art Guild, an association of twenty-five young women who devote their evening hours to the study of economical cooking and plain sewing, have donated Christmas gifts to many of the Day Nursery children and the teachers and aprons for the boys and girls. Twenty little children were given a fine dinner on Christmas day by the Woman's Day Nursery Association, an organization that assisted an institution who provides a comfortable home for destitute little ones. On the day following a Christmas tree was placed in the institution, filled with gifts that delight the hearts of children. BEAUTY CULTURE SCHOOL Mme. J. Wallace, the well known specialist and beauty culture open sorrow a school taking in a company instructing developing illiterate ma MIDDLELEM-MAYAN NUPPUR TRIESTIEST AFFAIR OF YEAR Wedding of Popular Chicago Girl and Bostonian Takes Place at Blooming Beautiful With Flowers and Frena. The marriage of Miss Pearl Mayo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mayo of 3343 Vernon avenue, to Mr. Raymond Middleton of Washington, D.C., took place Wednesday evening, Detlev Middleton, seven oak cloak, Reverend J. Bender and John O'Connor. The spacious parlor presented a beautiful picture, artistically decorated in ground pine, holly, palms and narcissus. The bride was attended by Miss Naomi Bunn as maid of honor, Miss Marile Johnson as bridesmaid and Mrs. Marile Johnson as maid of honor. Little Juntaila Emanuel was flower girl and Master Fredrick William Avendorph ring-bearer. Mr. Chester Booth was best man. Dr. C. D. Brown of Washington, D.C., and Mr. William F. Washington, D.C., was preceded by a vocal solo, "Promise Me," rendered by Mr. Craigton Thompson, accompanied by Mr. Harrison Emanuel, vollunt, and Mr. William Browne at the piano. At seven o'clock precisely, the soft strains played and the bridal procession advanced, led by Dr. C. D. Brown and Miss Marile Johnson, the latter charmingly gowned in canary accordion plated chiffon and carrying a basket of white narcissus, followed by Mrs. George Thompson, wore a gown of white satin and chantily lace. She carried a basket of yellow narcissus. Bride a Picture of Youthful Loveliness Miss Bunn followed, gowned in yellow mosaicine and carrying a basket of white narcissus. Then came Fredrick Tm. Avandorph the ring bearer, carrying a basket of white narcissus with white satin ribbon. The little flower girl, Juanna Emanuel, was a picture in a duchess frock and preceded the bride, carrying a basket of lilies of the valley and yellow rose petals which were gracefully distanced from the bride. The bride entered alone. She was a picture in her youthful loveliness and was gowned in white charmisse court trained cover with vace lace, wearing a tulle veil with a wreath of lilies of the valley, carrying a prayer book with a shower of lilies of the valley. She wore the gloves her mother was wearing a bride's mother wore an imported gown of chiffon embroidered in panes. After the ceremonies a reception followed. The happy couple left that night for Washington, D. C., to spend their honeycombed and visit his parents. Julius N. Avandorph was master of design and are at home to their friends at 2343 Vernon avenue. They received a large number of beautiful as well as useful presents. Mrs. Carter served. THE M'CALLS SERVE HOLIDAY FEAST Mr. and Mrs. James McCall; 758 East Forty-first street, entertained a number of friends at dinner. New York decorated the dining hall, decorated, and when dinner was announced the guests were ushered into the dining hall by Mrs. McCall's sister, Mrs. Elsie Jackson. The guests when departing, declared that they wished every day was New Years. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Pettitome and son, Mrs. Smith, and Deputy Grand Master J. B. Street. MOLETTE FAMILY REUNION SUNDAY Mrs. W. J. Molette, 3345 Vernon avenue, entertained the members of her family at dinner Sunday, January 2, at 5 o'clock. The members of the family are Mrs. Anna Allen, mother; Mrs. Amy Allen, daughter; 440 Bowen avenue, sister, and Mrs. J. M. Kelley, also a sister, of 3637 State street. Dinner was served in courses. Mrs. Lawrence Jenkins is arrived late for dinner but in time to get some that excellent egnog cheese. Mrs. Lawrence home-made peach ice cream. Mrs. Molette has the reputation of being a fine cook. MR. AND MRS. R. DIXON ENTERTAIN NEW YEAR'S DAY WITH HOME DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dixon, 501 Bryant avenue, entertained with a New Year's dinner January 1, 1915. A bird (turkey), weighing 23 pounds, stuffed with chicken, apples, oranges, table, with celery, cranberries, pickles, Olives and several vegetables added to the delicious dinner prepared by Mrs. Dixon, who is a culinarian par excellence. Those who enjoy the sumptuous meal enjoy the award D. Wimp, Buffalo, N. Y., Mr. and A. Jackson and mother, Misses Jennile and Annie Lanceur, M. Lillian Estes, Mrs. O. H. Sublett, Messrs. R. S. Abbot, J. Hockley Smiley, Cary P. Lewis, Lorie Loraine Sublett. Mrs. Bessie Riteford assisted her sister in serving. The Chicago Guards and the United States Boy Scouts held their second annual banquet, given by the ladies' auxiliary, Tuesday evening, December 29, at the K. of P. hall. A beautiful performance by the audience. Misses Patronia Green, Helen Hogan, Lydia Watson, Dorothy Donchue and Elimira Powers, members of the Marquette Dramatic and Social honored the guards and scouts by serving Mothers. The touch was confined to his bed with a slight touch of pneumonia and could not attend. The officers of the scouts and guards hope that the parents of the children give them their aid this year in order to make the movement a success. MR. AND MRS. E. A. VENA SERVE TURKEY DINNER Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Vena, of 137 North Roman avenue, gave a turkey for the Sunday, Dec. 27th, saving the courses with a $400 gift for dinner, the following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, Miss E. L. Golan Mrs. S. Stewart, Miss E. L. Golan Kookaik, Mrs. Mrs. John Henderson asson, Miss Colon, Rice, Miss Fau- Collins, and M. Murrel Webb. They spent delightful time with the furnished house, returned the wishing, ever my other, My sw Yeary W. H. HARRISON SPEAKS AT LITERARY Tells Race That Supreme Court Must Hear Pleadings of Black Americans, and No Longer Must Race Be Kept in Dark with Reference to Its Rights. PLEADS FOR RACE UNITY Lectures at Ebenezer and Evanson—Is Leader of New Thought and New Freedom—Left Wednesday Night for Louville to Look Into Segregation Case There. Last Sunday afternoon, through the Olivet Standard Literary Society of Olivet Baptist church, a crowded house of a representative and applauded man, with a lecture par excellent, given by the Hon. Wm. Harrison, the man who has won honorable national fame through the mastery in which he represented the 12,000,000 of Afro-American citizens at the United States Supreme Court to the enraged a lawsuit of many of the United States and particularly of Oklahoma. Mr. Harrison is beyond doubt a man of unusual qualities. Besides being a self-made man in the fullest sense of the word, and has made what would be considered a great success—but to hear Mr. Harrison, to become possessed and moved by his personal magnetism and analytical discourse, you will become convinced that he is an extraordinary man and his work and lectures are only a matter of time. Mr. Harrison is an embodiment of the ambitious, able, courageous and determined Afro-Americans destined to prove themselves equal to the occasion to rise above expression and mission as now practiced in this country. Mr. Harrison is a leader of the "new thought," a champion of the new freedom for the American negro citizen, and is to be hoped as many as possible. He is a man of great opportunity and duty to hear him, and to contribute their moral support to make him the honored man that his worth and efforts merit. On Tuesday night he spoke at Ebenezee Baptist School, where he spoke Rev. Thomas and his congregation was greatly pleased with the distinguished young debater and thinker. He also spoke in Evanton. He left Wednesday night for Louisville, Ky., where he was in the hands of Mr. W. H. Terrell, president of Stardard Literary. WARD BAKING CO. , TIP TOP PEOPLE Local Concern Employing Large Numbers of All Races, Finds that Treating All Men Right Brings Best Results—One Night at the Plant. In these peculiar times when race prejudice runs riot and large business houses and manufacturing companies resort to all sorts of excuses in order to not employ the Afro-American, it is pleasing to note a large concern that blacks are not treated with finds no trouble, because it has learned how to treat all men alike. Head Porter Lectures. Twice night, upon the request of one of its employees, the Head Porter for The Chicago Defender visited the Ward Baking Company plant at 57th and La Salle streets. The manufacturers of Tip-Top bread and other bakery products occupy a large building at that corner. The reporter was the four floor to a large assembly room, and the employee filled with the Afro-American employees of the concern, and their friends. It was lecture night—that is, Mr. C. C. Del Rey, head porter, was giving one of the regular evening talks on the work of the company. It was learned that these talks were a nighttime routine and on the nights they are given the employees are permitted to invite their friends to inspect the plant. Editor Gives Good Advice. Mr. R. S. Abbott, editor and publisher of The Chicago Defender, was invited to address the assemblage. He advised the men to always give the employees the opportunity to co-operate with the other employees to the best good of their employer. An inspection of the plant was a revelation to the scribe. Modern machinery does wonderful work. Mr. Frank Smith has charge of all the machinery. He is the head porter, having as his assistants Joseph Crawford, James Crawford, Sidney Embry, Eugene Mitchell, Lindsay Tillman, William Blackwell, Henk Henderson, Frank McKillie Billis. All Reserves Get Sick Benefit. The only reason that there is no Afro-American bakers is because the union will not admit them to membership. Mr. Ward, his employees say, is the only in equal status men. This is manifested in the Ward Employees' Benefit Association. All of his employees belong to this society. Recently he gave $15,000 as a fund to help them be drawn out in sick benefits, all races were told. The story was told of how this company made a bid for the Wabash Y. M. C. a trade, but when Mr. Ward said that if the Wallace Baking Company would make no further effort, decoration it was right for the race to patronize each other. NO "COLOR LINE" IN TRUCK GARDENING (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Denver, Colo. Jan. 8. J.-J. Andrews of Denver, Colo. conducts a large and successful truck garden and hog ranch. According to the Colorado Statesman, Mr. Andrews finds little of the "color line" in his business. BUSINESS INCREASES. Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 8—Miss Katherine Kent reports that her business has materially increased and more help is needed. TO CORRESPONDENTS. In writing for The Defender, have matter to the office no later than Wednesday to ensure publication. Write plainly and upon descent paper; use typewriter whenever possible. MISS LEONA T. CURTIS BREAKS WORLD'S RECORD IN SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Goss to Sunday School, 1,040 Sundays, Without Tardiness, Absence or Excuse—Winner of Diamond Necklace in Literary Contest. Before a vast audience which filled the great Moody church Tuesday evening, December 29th last, Miss Leonora Curtis, who resides at 876 Ernest Court, was honored by the Sunday school, the tenth year of perfect attendance, without tardiness, absences or excuses, a record unexcelled in all the world, Mr. T. S. Smith, superintendent of the advanced department, in behalf of the school, with a gold medal and with a second gold bar attachment to the gold medal already awarded by the school, set with a ruby, the first gold bar with a diamond setting being presented) five years ago, the two gold bars with a gold medal to the Moody Sunday school, which is red and white. Mr. E. Y. Wooley, assistant pastor and superintendent, made a fitting speech, lauding Miss Curtis's splendid record. It was indeed a great achievement. Miss Aro-American persons there were proud to be called her friends, as she took her seat in her own modest way, amid decaf applause. Miss Curtis is the first and only one to be so honourable, the largest Sunday school known. Last year she won a diamond necklace in the ethel literary contest. ILLINOIS SECOND IN WHITE PLAGUE WAR Great Increase in Fund to Fight Consumption Since 1909, Passing Pennsylvania—An Authority on the Versatility of Rats. (Press Service, Department of Health.) As indicating the activity of the campaign that is being waged against consumption in this country it is peculiarly significant that over $20,000,000 per cent was spent on the year 1914. Of this vast amount 68.8 per cent was derived from public funds—federal, state, county or municipal—the remaining 32.3 per cent being contributed by private philanthropy. Another significant fact, and one denoting the growing public interest in this great work, is the increase in public funds appropriated, which during the last five years have risen from 53 per cent in 1909 to 69.3 per cent in 1914. This increase in the degree of peculiar interest to know that in this respect Illinois now holds second place, having passed "Pennsylvania, which until 1914 stood second to New York, and which during the war the country spent more money in its tuberculosis treatment than any other two states in the Union. A recent issue of the United States public health press service has this to say concerning the fecundity and the success of the program "We are prone to speak in disparaging terms of the rat, but the more one studies his manners and customs the more he inspires us with respect, if for no other reason, on account of our promotion economic waste and distributing food to a badly Bubonic plague. He should be respected, if for no other reason, on account of the enormous amount of grain, merchandise, poultry, eggs, meat, fish, and other food, furniture, etc., which he destroys every year, to say nothing of his incendiary qualifications. One authority estimates that the loss from rats in the United States is from $350,000,000. One considers the possibilities of the rat, and the fact that a definite amount of foodstuffs of some description must be provided to keep their bodies alive, it is not difficult to form a plan to control the possibilities of the rat. It is when one undertakes the work of exterminating rats that he realizes the capabilities of Mr. and Mrs. Rat to produce children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and Mrs. Rat will contribute three litters a year, each litter consisting on a average of ten young. As a result it has been computed that Mr. and Mrs. Rat will in five years, produce three litters a year, long, increase by arithmetical progression to 940, 369,981,152 rats. Of course the above figures would not work out as presented in actual life, but they are an impressive idea of how rapidly rats breed and multiply. Everyone knows that whenever left unmolested they will eat the warm arms and become an intolerable pest. MR. AND MRS. JOHN GREER ENTERTAIN FRIENDS DURING HOLIDAYS On New Year's day Mr. and Mrs. John Greer of 3751 Forest avenue gave a five-course dinner and parlor entertainment to friends. Among those present were Mrs. Daniel Young and daughter, Miss Frances Greenwood, attended by Mr. E. H. McGee; Mr. and Mrs. John Powell, Mr. and Mrs. James Cade, Mr. and Mrs. Pleasant Williams, Mr. and Townsend, Mrs. Thomas Rhodes, Mrs. Patton, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rhodes, Mr. Wm. H. Hackney. The uniqueness of the affair existed in the fact that the diners contributed mostly to the after-dinner entertainment. Classical selections on the piano by Miss Frances Greenwood, the pianist, Wm. H. Hackney; impersonations of historical characters by the gifted artist, Mr. John Powell, and recitation by the genial hostess, Mrs. J. Greer, made the occasion one long to be remembered. The matinee concluded, the dinner followed the gay assembly tripped a fantastic many pleasant hours. The scheme of decorations were blue and gold streamers, entwined with carnations of a delicate white and pink tint. Departing guests were profuse in their congratulations, to the host and hostess throughness of details, and gave their good wishes for a Happy New Year. ANNOUNCEMENT. Mr. Garfield Wilson has left the city indefinitely, and the business of the orchestra formerly known as 'Garfield Wilson's Orchestra is now under the sole direction and management of Wm. H. Browne, Jr. Mr. Brownne appreciates your past favor and respects your business. All contracts for engagements taken care of at: 3310 Rhodus avenue. Rhoeas.Dou 5.12-18 Bright, Criap News From Cairo, Ili the City Beautiful-Headquarters of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. (By Stephen Finnie.) (Special to The Chicago Defender). Cairo, IL., January 8.—All the churches in the city observed watch meeting night with a resolution to forget the old and the new or the "Past and the Future," and in other words will have with it plenty of its own troubles. * * * After a vacation of two weeks in the school January 4 the teachers and children seem happy to begin their second term with bright hopes for 1935. * * Miss Cora Thompson, the teacher, Mrs. E. M. Hudson of Locust street Sunday. * * Mr. Alfred McKinnie of Murphysboro, having spent the holidays with Mrs. Festers Turner, left for his home Thursday, saying he had a delightful time in Cairo. Mr. Turri is a graduate of Summer High School. This is his second year as principal. * * * Mr. Edward Cummings, a student of Summer High School, who spent the holidays at his home, returned to take up his school studies again. Rev. W. H. Hale, who spent his years' visit in Harron, Ont., Canada. * * Miss Vesta Lewis, who is teaching in Murphysboro, returned to her work after a delightful visit to the city. * * Mr. George Neal, who has been confined to his room with a seated chair, has spent his weeks' visit in Harron, Ont., Canada. * * We are pleased to see Mr. Lee O. Fartte out again, having been sick for some time. * * Mr. B. H. Wytay, formerly of this city, spent a few days in greeting his friends. He was en route to his home and was entertained by Miss Sylvia Branton to a New Year's dinner. We hope Mr. Wytay a safe journey to his new home, Davenport, Iowa, where he now resides. * * Mr. S. Lance of Upper Commercial avenue has moved his barber shop to 2899 commercial avenue Davenport, Iowa, where patrons as usual. * * Mrs. Harriet Phelps of Douglas street has called to the death of a cousin who departed this life Monday in Humboldt, Tenn. CITIZENS OF CHICAGO FIGHT IMMIGRATION BILL IN CONGRESS Dr. Booker T. Washington Takes Big Hand in Fight and Enlists Chicago Defender and Others. Nearly every thinking Afro-American got busy in fight in protest against the passage of the Immigration bill in the House against those of African descent. Dr. George C. Hall, the Chicago Defender; W. H. Terrell, of the Southside Voters' League; Louis B. Anderson, Oscar DePriest, sent telegram to the Congressman of Illinois eight days after the bill. The following is the telegram sent to Congressman Madden: CHICAGO DEFENDER The following telegram was sent to Editor Abbott by Dr. Booker T. Washington: Tuskegee, Ala., Jan. 6, 1915. R. S. Abbott, 3150 State St., Chicago protested against passage of immigration bill. Reach and influence as many Now is the time to act. *W. HASHONOS* Mr. DePriest received the following from Mr. Madden: Will do all I can to meet your views on immigration hips MARTIN B. MADDEN OKLAHOMA CITIZENS PROUD OF LEGAL FIGHT (By Robert L. Ephraim). Oklahoma City, OKa., Jan. 8—For the eyes of America were turned on Oklahoma to watch us fight; they all watched, but few aided, but now, as the war cry is being hushed and somewhat of a decision rendered, they on our battle scared by our shake us to pieces. But we will go on fighting as we have heretofore, and profiting by our mistakes, under God we shall win. We have profited our lawyer who fought penlessly though zealously for six years, and against overwhelming odds, part of the time paying his own railroad fare from Oklahoma to Washington and elsewhere. They say he is selfambitious, but it doesn't matter. Our lawyers started, but receiving no fee, fell wanting by the way. Was this ambition? Yet they say of him to be ambitious and sure they are honorable. Well, if fighting for your rights breeds an enemy, what will coming black America do? The man that isn't doing anything can always find fault with the man that is. They ask why didn't he secure other legal talent. in answer to that, we will ask why didn't they affect them as well? For many affects them as well as it does us. Until black Americans throw their shoulders together and pull hard; until the man higher up stops trying to keep the on-coming generation down; until we adopted the motto of the group together we stand the fall—we will still tell glorious sun smile upon us as the greatest nation among the sons of men. Prof. J. E. Spingarn made a most vivid impression upon the minds of the citizens here and has started here and elsewhere what is and will be one of the greatest organizations among the Miss W. A. Deloney is home from an extended tour through the state, and reports an excellent stay. president of the Tabernacle B. Y. P. L. U. The remains of Mr. Jas. Litt, whose body was held in the morgue of Edwards & Guy, undertaking firm, was buried Sunday. This occasion marked an epoch in the funeral line in this city. The waiters of the Lee, with the uniform rank, together with the uniform rank, the K. of P. and Bandolph band, put this funeral on top. WELL-KNOWN YOUNG MEN CELE- BRATE BIRTHDAYS Boys Make the Night of January 2 Merry with Wine, Song and Oratory —All Drink to Health of Hosts and Dr. H. R. Smith. Messrs. S. J. McLemore and C. O. Turner celebrated their thirdth (3) birthdays on the night of January 2 in the handsome apartments of Mrs. C. O. Turner at 3437 Wabash avenue. Every possible means was tried to find out the ages of the hosts, but with Mrs. O. Turner the dinner was served. Mr. McLemore is in the city. Service began at 10 o'clock and continued until 2 a. m. Wine flowed as freely as the waters of the Luzon. They sang and made speeches. Mr. J. Berry acted as toastmaster. Dr. H. Reginald Smith, who was the principal land, was the principal speaker. He told of his nine months' experience in the largest city in the world. Others who were present and spoke were Attorney Richard Hill, Dr. Charles Lewis, Arthur A. Gardner, Dr. Midian Brown, Waldo E. Alcorn, Dr. Cecil Russell, Waldo E. Alcorn, Louise Russell, W. Everett Wilkins, J. H. Plummer, George Oliver, J. Booze, Dr. Charles La Bastide, Dr. B. Lee, J. C. Berridge, Greene Carter, A. Anderson, Charles Fields, Dr. A. Johnson, Dr. H. Saunier, J. Butler, California, Dr. H. Saunier, J. Butler, California, Dr. E. Bryant and C. B. Lewen. The dining room was handsomely decorated in the colors of Mr. McLemore's alma mater; W. they were crimson and black. W. they were crimson and black. Dr. Smith assisted the hosts in receiving, when the gentlemen left in the wee hours, it one of the most enjoyable birthday smokers they had ever attended. Up to this hour no one has learned the ages of Messrs. Turner and McLemore. MRS. JENNIE LEWIS GIVES XMAS PARTY TO SUNDAY, SCHOOL CLASS Mrs. Jennie Lewis, 21 East Thirty-third street, gave a pretty Christmas party for her Sunday class of Quinn High School. The girl was given during the New Years week. The little folks rendered a program, delivering speeches in German and Spanish. Following the program, the children, including fruits, nuts and ice. MAJOR JOHN R. LYNCH LEAVES FOR CALIFORNIA Major John R. Lynch, soldier, orator, statesman and author, whose winter home is at 4321 Forestville avenue, will leave town for Los Angeles, where he will meet the palatine climate. Some months the Major Lynch gave to the literary world a book, "Facts of the Reconstruction," which is being widely read in the home of every Afro-American. DEFENDERS most ardent admirers. A HAPPY NEW YEAR. That was the happy greeting of Mrs. Solomon Call, 4030 Cottage Grove avenue, as she entered the Chicago Defender office early Monday morning to pay her subscription. For several years Mrs. McCall has enjoyed the distinction of being the first perennial candidate in the new year. She was the first year, but Rev. T. A. Smythe, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, add Mr. White of Rankin & White, druggists, were not far behind her. REPORT OF THE JACKSON MID-WINTER MUSICALE Mr. T. Theo Taylor makes the following report on the Gertrude Jackson recital, Dec. 3. Amount taken in, $44.40; expenses, $33.20; amount to Miss Jackson, $61.20. Mr. Thomas who have few others who have no reported Y. M. C. A. WINS, 11 TO 4 Grand Pre and His Men Uphold Honors for Wabash Association. Y. The M. C. A. indoor team under the management of J. H. Grand Pre defeated the Indiana A. c. at the Y. M. C. A. building last Wednesday by a score of 11 to 4. The features of the game were the pitching of Bluett, the catching of Henderson, and the third hitting of Lewis, Grand Pre and Ward. The score: 1. 3.2.3.4.5.6.7.8—R.H.E. Indiana A. C. .11 000 002 0—4 6 5 Y. M. C. A. .2 200 014 0—x11 173 WHY NOT APPOINT MORE POLICEMEN? Political Leaders Asked to Get Busy to See That Race Men Get Jobs. The citizens of Chicago are closely watching the actions of the Civil Service board, seeing in the apparent disregard of Afro-American applicants, symptoms of colorphobia. Chicago is some thousand or more are demanded, 351 passed, 493 took recent examination, and 351 passed. Only 14 of this number were appointed. Eight of the balance were appointed, and none not been appointed. Now they talk about this list out simply because the eight Afro-Americans are on the list. The examining physicians reject a race man on the filmmist excuse. The Defender does not have any assistance in the Service board, but it urges that the commission be by this paper will be taken to Mayor Harrison by the leading race Democrats at the city hall. It seems very strange that the many intelligent Afro-American women who made appearance wrong. Is it possible that Chicago is to be numbered among those narrow minded cities where Afro-American are to be barred from proper representation in all branches of the city and county government. Politicians. They want your vote, you want representation; your vote can be heard in the primary and election days. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT. Mrs. John T. Jenifer announces the marriage of her daughter, Gertrude L. Blackwell, to Dr. Joseph T. Hill at Los Angeles, Cal., December 30, 1915, home after January 15, 1915, at 1206 Adams street, Los Angeles, Cal. Rx _ W. Williams BY K. W. Williams Macon, Georgia State Industrial College is a state institution and it is the only one of its kind in Georgia for the race. It is endowed by the general government and supported by the state. The grounds contain about eighty-six acres, consisting of thirty-five acres for the college, three acres for the tall live oaks, feasted, pretend moss. For natural scenery it is the most attractive in the state, the location being perfectly healthful. The college is separated from the campus by the railroad. There are at present two schools, chapel, farm houses, blocksmith shop, wheelwright and carpenter shop, four cottages for the professors. The courses at present are the industrial, sub-normal and collegiate, light, right, M. L. K. D. president, was made a member. He is a very remarkable man and is one of the best educated men of his race. He and Prof. William E. Holmes, president of C. C. College, with Spin Dr. Wright was appointed as a regular paymasters and proved a credit to himself and his race. Christmas Services. Christmas services were largely attended. Rev. L. A. Townsley attended to a large congregation Christmas morning at four o'clock. The congregation presented him with a silver candle and a gift. The clerics were held at 4 p. m. There was a large attendance. The exercises were splendid. All the children were given a present from the tree. Miss Mille Cochkart. Vioa Whitfield. Josephine Mills. L. A. Townsley prepared the tree and L. A. Townsley prepared the children and the children for the exercises. The Whist party given by Miss Anne Myrick, Academy street, was quite a delightful affair. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. James Anslay, Miss Georgia Brown, Miss Mamie Bush, Miss Georgia Brown, Miss Anslay, Refreshments were served. Woman's Club Elects Officers. The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Club was held last Thursday night at 188 Houston avenue. New officers were elected as follows: Mrs. Pannie Hauppen, president; Mrs. Anslay Walker, vice president; Mrs. Lucinda Ballard, treasurer; Mrs. George Patterson, district manager. Regular meetings will be held every second Thursday evening. Mrs. Louie Sampson and daughter of the woman will spend a few days with her 140 Jones street. * * * Miss Hattie White of Atlanta is visiting her sister, Miss Carrie White, 116 Fifth avenue. * * * Miss Myrtle Powers will leave today for Watkinsville. While there she will be the guest of Mrs. W. Anderson of Albany are in the city this week. They will visit friends at Bryon for a day before returning. Dr. Thoughtbler of Cordale is visiting M. D. Harris and will also visit E. N. Prudent Jr., 555 Monroe street. * **Dr. Roberts of St. Augustine and Dr. Patterson of Jacksonville, Fla., brought through the city from Atlanta, where he had been attending a business meeting. Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Lassiter have purchased a beautiful eight room house in Progress street, where they will move in January. * **The many friends of Mr. Martin Adams will be glad to learn that he is able to be out again after one year of illness of indigestion. He is known throughout the country, and the father of Mrs. O. S. Columbo, 3434 State street, who died a year ago, in this city. The Baptist Young People's Union of the First Baptist Church met in regular meeting and elected the following officers for the year: Mr. J. W. Robinson presided; Mr. G. Carrie Clark vice presided; Mr. G. W. Mann, second vice president; Miss Eliza Clark assistant secretary; Miss Maud Turner, treaurer; Miss I. B. Thompkins, corresponding secretary; Misses Mamie Robinson, hosts; Mrs. J. Robinson and Mrs. B. Robinson, man; Mr. D. R. Dray, chorister; Mrs. Pearl Everette, assistant chorister; Mr. C. L. Callway, librarian. Ushers: Mrs. Daisy Gullins, Mrs. Lella Huff, Mrs. M. L. Jenkins, Mrs. Minnie Dikon, Missella Bolin and Mrs. Minnie Dikon, Mr. P. A. Jenkins, reporter. Mrs. Ammey Whitehead is visiting relatives at West Lake for a few days. * **Mr. Carvet is on the sick list** * **Mr. James Golsby is out again after the storm.** * **Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Williams have returned from Florida, where they spent the holidays with his sister.** * **Mr. B. W. Williams spent the holidays with his sister.** * **Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Williams, of Plains, Ga.** * **Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Rainey will return from Atlanta in a few days.** * **Mr. Sam Jackson is well pleased with the Defender and recommends it as being the best way to follow are the members of Willing Workers' Club for 1915: Fred Yerby, Bob Burkettseen, J. McDaniel, John Venl, J. W. Wells, R. Cobett, Will Clampy, J. W. Williams, R. Clampy, J. W. Williams, R. Golf Club, W. M. Floyd. The object of this club is to aid the different churches and poor people of Macon. * **Mr. B. E. Avent spent Sunday in Fort Valley.** * **Mr. E. Evans and Rush. Williams are always anxious to get the Defender.** Mrs. S. B. Woods, 3447 Vernon avenue, entertained at dinner New Year's day. Those present were Miss E. L. Crizer, Miss L. Z. De Lock, Mrs. W. G. Patterson, Mrs. C. Jackson, Mrs. Daisy Dances, Mrs. Alice Stoner, Mr. J. Parker and Mr. W. H. De Lock, J. Parker was, furnished by Miss Crizer. A seven-course dinner was served by experienced walters. LITTLE GERTRUDE Little Ge grude Sevier celebrated her sixth birthday, Saturday, January 2, at her home, 3637 State street. Those present were Little Miss Carmen Wilson, Charles M. Downs, Thresia Lewis, Lawrence Dower, Herman Wilson, Stanley Rockefeller, Mr. Alfred Little folks enjoyed themselves. Little Gertrude is the daughter of Mrs. Blanche Sevier, 3637 St. set. MRS. PATTI BROWN SPENDS XMAS. AT HOME On New Year's day Mrs. Brown was on a merry day, guests at a feast given by Mrs. Brown. 5030 Dearborn street. The writer wishes the was able to describe the same, but was completely nonplussed as he admits there were several courses he did not name. Some called the giant and larger than an ostrich. After all were well filled creme do mente was served to aid digestion. 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No matter or stubborn your hair, its treatment will surprise and PHONE DOUGLAS EYE, EAR, NOSE Spencer C. I "SCIENTIFIC" 3601 Sr and About Chicago Personal Mention, Social and Other News In Short Paragraphs JESSE BINGA, BANKER SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS BURGLAR AND FIRE PROOF 4716 State St., store, stove heat. $35.00 4924 Westward Ave., store, steak room in rear. 20.00 3824 Michigan Ave., store, steam heat 20.00 3824 Michigan Ave., store, steam heat 20.00 2 stores, S. W. corner 27th and Rhodes Ave., each. 20.00 **FLATS HEAT HEAT.** 3717 La Stalle St., flat 2, store, stove heat 10.00 3237 Porcet Ave., flats 1, 2, 3 store heat $15.00, $17.00, $18.00 3237 Porcet Ave., flats 1, 2, 3 store heat $30.00, $23.00, $28.00 47th and State St., flats 1, 2, 3 store heat $14.00, $16.00, $18.00 3394 Indiana Ave., flat 3, store heat, 6 rooms 27.00 3175 La Stalle St., flat 2, store heat, 6 rooms 16.00 3197 Wentworth Ave., flat 1, R., store heat, 4 rooms 10.00 3197 La Stalle St., flat 1, R., store heat, 4 rooms 10.00 3519 Prairie Ave., flat 2, store heat, 6 rooms 23.00 6549 Aberdeen St., flats 1 and 2 store heat, 6 rooms, each 25.00 **FLATS-STEAM HEAT.** 3238 Dearborn St., flat 1, rooms, steam heat $23.00 3623 Washan Ave., flat 1, 7 rooms, steam heat 38.00 24th and Washan Ave., flats 1, 2, 3 rooms $25.00 2819 Dearborn St., flat 4, 7 rooms, steam heat 25.00 3623 Washan Ave., flat 1, 6 rooms, steam heat 35.00 Vote the straw ballot. Mrs. M. P. Moten, 1501 East Sikitty five place, and her sister, Mrs. Mary Barnes of Bozeman, Mont., were called to their home in Kansas City Saturation of their brother, Ethel Thompson. This is the third sad call in thirteen months to Kansas City. Miss Anna Pritchett of Indianapolis, Ind., who was the guest of Mrs. Jesse Milese of Kansas City, has purchased her. Mrs. Florence Woodard entertained Mrs. Etta Conway and Miss Josephine Conway with a breakfast on Monday Morning. Miss Einora Curtis, a Chicago girl who teaches in the public schools of Washington, D. C., who visited her mother at 6618 Vernon avenue, has returned to the capital city. Miss Rena Brahman, who was here during the holidays, has returned to Jefferson City, Mo., where she is teaching. Mr. Erase Roan has purchased and moved into a two-floor building at 718 W. Vernon Avenue. Mrs. Michel Roan's music studio and their residence will be located on the second floor. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Moseley, 4331 Forrestville avenue, entertained with a reception Sunday in honor of Mrs. Elsa Conway and Mrs. Miss Josephine Conway of Pearl, Ill. There were 200 callers. The Conways were the guests of the Moseley's. Miss Ruth Bradley of Kansas City, who is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Jones, Sixty-fourth street and an inn owned by the Century Whist Club on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins. Mr. H. J. Anderson, 3211 Forest avenue, left Tuesday for New Orleans, La, to bury his father. He had just returned from there to bury his sister. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johnson, $22 Beverly Avenue, entertained at dinner New Year's day in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Miller. Rosser, 4523 Evans avenue, entertained with a dinner on New Year's night. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mundy, Mrs. and Mr. William Gormey, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown, Mr. and Mrs. R. Peck and Miss Maud Roberts. Mr. Pierre de Callaux, director of the Symphony Orchestra of Columbus, Ohio, was entertained at dinner on Christmas day by Miss Beatrice Loe, 525 Dearborn street. Mr. Callaux rendered several selections for the sorority girls New Year's day. Mrs. Lulu Love Lawson and daughter arrived in the city a few weeks ago from Washington, D.C. to J. C. to join her sister, Lawson, who has seconded our of city, with offices at thirty-fifth street and Forest avenue. They are making their home at 3653 Vernon avenue. Mr. A. W. Abrams, a former Ciegaon, now representing the Steadfast Mills, Cohoes, N. Y., as salesman, is in the city for a few days. Mr. Della Slater, Detroit, Mich., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Smith, 3223 Calumet avenue. Mrs. Bihora E. Claytor, financial secretary of the Progressive Negro League, was the honored guest at the reception of the Ladies' Reunion and Pleasure Club at Joliet, Ill., on Tuesday evening, December 25. Mrs. A. L. McRibble was a busy man during the holiday season trying to fill his numerous social engagements which, on account of his popularity, he was compelled to make. Messrs. T. Herodotus Reeves, Samuel Carter and Leo A. Grand Pre made new Year's calls, including Upson Delta Pi Sorority girls at Miss Bertha Moseley's. They were afterwards guests of Miss Anna J. Ferguson, where they partook of a typical game of basketball in a few games of whist and dances. Only voters in Second ward must vote. Mrs. Atlas Tilford, Winnipeg, Canada, hosted her sister, Mrs. Mary Noo, 304 K Street, N. in a scheduled Saturday for Louisville, Ky., but will return the last of the month. Mrs. S. H. Dudley left the first of the week for Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband. She is spending the week there. The Century Whist Club was entertained on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins. Mr. and Mrs. Waltley Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Waltley of Lake Forest, Mr. and Mrs. James Solomon, Henry Woods and Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Ward partook of an enjoyable dinner New Year's day with Mrs. P. H. Williams, 4739 State street. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Middleton, after a delightful trip in Washington, D. C. and, Detroit, Mich., on their honeymoon, returned home Monday afternoon simply charmed. Mr. and Mrs. James D. White of 3806 Wabash avenue gave a lunchon for Mr. Charlie Quigley December 27. Mr. Quigley is st. Paul, but is well known in Chicago. Mrs. White entertained a sumptuous the guest. With his father, a tutor and grandmother. Indicate your choice by casting a vote for alderman with the straw ballot. INFORMATION, WEDDING AND NOUGEMENTS, $1.50; WEDDING WRITE-UPS, $5.00 AND CARL; OF THANKS, $1.50 AND UP; IN MEE MORIAM, $1.50; BUSINESS AND NOUGEMENTS, $1.50 AND UP EVERYTHING PAID IN ADVANCE Mrs. W. Florence Scott, the trained deaconess, has been appointed general organizer of all churches of the city by the Woman's League of Federated Churches. Mrs. W. Florence Scott, the trained deaconess, has been appointed general organizer of all churches of the city by the Woman's League of Federated Churches. Messrs. Joseph B. Crum and Julius N. Avendover were seen on New Year's day calling on their friends. This is the thirteenth year for Mr. Avendorph. William, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Turner of 3321 Forest avenue, died last week. Mrs. Hawkins of Cedar Rapids, Ia. is the guest of her brother, Mr. Charles Perkins, and wife, $213 Lake Park avenue. Don't miss voting the straw ballot. For qualified voters of the Second ward only. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Neighbors, 3015 Forest avenue, and as their dinner guests Christmas Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Maupins. Mr. Neighbors is a Chicago Defender photographer. Miss Willis Pollock, librarian at Willforce University, spent the holidays in the city with her parents. Women as well as the men may vote the straw ballot. Tell your neighbor to cast a vote for the best man for alderman. Mr. George H. Johnson, 3315 Rhodes avenue, who has been ill many months, is convalescent and is visiting his parents in Montgomery, Ala. -His wife, Mrs. Ward Johnson, wished to thank his friends for tokens of remembrance during his illness. There will be bailing up to the primaries. Don't fail to save coupon. Then fill out and address it to "Elimination Editor." Miss Margaret DeWitt entertained a few friends at a dinner party at her residence, S. Koskiuko, Monday in honor of Miss Luciel Watts of Pittsfield and Miss Mabie Saunders of Carrollton, Miss. Many persons were very much surprised and expressed sympathy when they learned that the beautiful little detachment on the boulevard conducted by Mrs. J. N. Washington was completely destroyed by fire on Xmas Eve night. Mr. and Mrs. James Pollard left the city last week to fill a remunerative position at Peru, Ind. Prof. and Mrs. W. H. Thomas arrived in the city last Monday and are Professor Thomas Vernon avenue. Professor Thomas is working in the interest of a college in Georgia. Mr. Wm. Gedy of Palmsey, Nc. Mr. wives his sisters, Mrs. Robt. Johnson and Mrs. D. Peter French. He is married and expects to remain until Jan. 16th. OUT IN ENGLEWOOD. Mrs. Enos Bond, 6127 Loomis boule vard, entertained in honor of Mr. Glen Pompey of St. Louis Monday night, December 23, when the evening was in music and dancing. A fifty- person dinner was served to about fifty persons. Among those who followed the pleas- ant custom of calling New Year's day dinner, Mr. Enos Bond, fifty- place, who spent the day visiti- ing her many friends in a stylish louisiana. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Hill entertained Dr. and Mrs. C. Lee Jefferson and Mrs. S. Brantley at dinner on Sunday. LILYDALE. Mrs. J. W. Newman of 5625 Perry Avenue entered on January 2. Plates were lad for ten ladies, among whom were Mr. George A. Thornton, Mr. Boone, Jacob Wonders, Charles Hinton, Paul Egleston and Robert Carter. MORGAN PARK. Morgan Park, III, Jan. 8. To The Chicago, Defender. To the Chicago Defender. Mr. Lovewry of 18000 LaSalle street wrote, "Mr. Jones Rogers of LaSalle street received a large box of rabbits, turkeys, 'possums, sweet potatoes, ducks and a number of other good things from Mr. Rogers for Christmas and New Year's. He sends his friends his kindest regards and wishes them a happy New Year. He sent his friends the excellent chapel were excellent Sunday night. Next Sunday night everyone is invited to come out and assist with the Christian Endeavor to be started. Miss Freda Jones will be the leader. *** The writer of the Morgan Park news hopes the readers of the Defender will be excited by the latest week's news to the office. But it won't publication in the last issue. Arnett A. M. E. Chapel held their Christmas exercises Thursday night and the church was crowded. Mr. Crochet acted as master of ceremonies for the program. Mrs. Hilton was the pianist, assisted by Mrs. Emma Caldwell. All the children who attended Sunday school regularly received a gift off the Christmas ladder. At the school, Mrs. Hilton Waters, was agreeably surprised by a birthday cake. We said we would not tell, but there were 39 candles on it. Sunday at Sunday school the children had some of the cake. Everyone shares the Rev. Waters a happy New Yorker a good many more happy birthdays. The exercises at Beth Eden Baptist church were fine. Mrs. Katherine Sneed sang a beautiful solo and was called back again. Mrs. Sneed is a fine singer and little Jeannette. Will burn promises to be quite an ecolocutionist. Master Marcus Ray recited nicely. Mrs. Lillian Wilson was mistress of ceremonies, with Miss Dorothy Tyler organist. Mr. Lowery is still coming. He has been a member. Mrs. Ida Taylor of LnSalle street is in love with Mr. James Rogers has been under the care of the doctor for some days past. * * * Mrs. Richardson of 11754 Oaks street gave a Christmas dinner. The guests present were Mrs. Mustin and daughter, Miss Johnson, Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Brooks. After dinner each one received their Christmas presents. * * * Christmas evening Mrs. Roy Ackers entertained a small party at her home, 11545 Short street. Music by Misses Johnson and Mustin. Everyone had a pleasant evening. * * * Mr. Solomon Bilhamer of 11416 Davil ave, St. Paul, New York, was present at dinner and Mr. Haly were entertained at dinner at the residence of Mrs. McDonald, 11069 First street. * * * On December 20th quarterly meeting at Blue Island A. M. E. church was well attended. Rev. C. W. Scott preached at 3:30 o'clock and W. D. Cook, P. B. elder, at 8 p. m. Many thanks to the Englewood gospel choir for their splendid music. Everyone seemed to enjoy the service. There were forty persons that commenced. Rev. G. W. Richardson, pastor. * * * Mr. Harrison Jones of 117th and Woodland avenue has had good� good� good� good� this season, and * * * Mrs. Laura Hagman and son Lloyd were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fields of 1541 Morgan avenue Christmas day. * * * Miss Tilda Ford and Miss Bernice Flood spent the week as the guests-of Miss Josephine Millar of 1541 Morgan avenue. WITH THE WEST SIDERS The sad and unexpected death of Rev. S. L. M. Frances, pastor of Providence Baptist church, Monday afternoon, cast a gloom over the entire West Side. Incidentally, the lecture that was to be given at Providence Church, by the author of the Boston Guardian, under the auspices of the West Side Protective association, was called off through respect for the deceased pastor. * * Mrs. Wm. Hanson, 1064 Milligan, Milawee, with an elaborate luncheon on Saturday in honor of Miss Hattie Scroggins of Pittsburgh, Pa. Other guests were Mrs. Cornelia Jones of Milwaukee, Miss. Lottie Johnson, Miss Ada Bain, Miss Martha Dyer, Dar Yarberough, Emma Turner, Hattie Kessler, Mattie Paris, Jenna McEwen, E. Ball, Paul Baul and S. Rivers. * * * Dr. J. Frank Armstrong, the young physician, with office at West Lake street, is now being rated as the best professional on the West Side. Dr. Armstrong is one physician who seems to find pleasure in his work, he is ever ready to give his service wherever he is called and at any hour. * * * Mr. John McGonev, most avenue, and a member of Fulton Street church, met with a very painful but not serious accident in her home on Saturday, having fallen in a faint and striking her head against the fence, who has an office with Mrs. Millsap, was in and gave her immediate attention. At this writing she is much improved. * * * W. H. Robinson, 1937 West Lake street, always has "The safe and will deliver the same to any part of the West Side, weekly. WILLIAM GEDDIE HERE AT FAMILY REUNION Mr. William Geddie, uncle of "Art" Codozoe and brother of Mrs. D. P. French, was in the city to attend the funeral of his brother, R. P. Johnson's, 3335 Keddie avenue. WITH THE BOYS AT SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Rous were called away to the bedside of Mrs. Rouse's house at Murfreesboro, Tenn., Mr. Henry Lytle, who is not expected to live, Mrs. House lot Satellite, might not have to go. Tuesday Mr. Rouse received a telegram to come at once. * * * Mr. Arthur Cooper has been transferred from Dept. 196 to Dept. 36. * * * Quite a number of the boys are members of the Providence Rev. Frances. Miss Anna Staub, the only Afro-American woman employed in the merchandise building of Sears, Rebeck & Co. is a member of the chair of the Providence Baptist Church. The company for nine years and has a host of well wishers at the plant as well as elsewhere. * * * Mr. Henry Miller, the oldest employee of Sears, Rebeck & Co. and several of his there being no address at the Provident church night. * * * Mr. Teoh Cohan spent New Year's day with his chum, Mr. Lee Taylor, at the residence of the latter, 31 West 51st street, loss of his chum, Mr. Teoh mourns loss of his chum, Mrs Yule, off of the morning watch. The Progress Whist Club No. 10. The club met at the residence of James. James Jones at 3518 Rhodes ave, Saturday, Jan. 2d. Miss Mary Taylor won the first prize for ladies; Mrs. Anna Ford winning the booby prize; Mrs. Henry Jones won the first prize for the men; Mr. Henry Jones winning the booby prize. NEWS OF THE SICK. List of Your Friends Under a Physician's Care at Home or In the Hospitals. Mr. Robert Shelby, 5733 Lafayette avenue, has been on the sick list for two weeks in jail, but will not again. Miss Elizabeth Clark, 3182 Wabash avenue, was indisposed several days last week. Mr. Lette Berry, treasurer of Sinaloa town, took Wheaton at $356 Droxell avenue and was moved to her nephew, $3451 Federal street. Mr. Rebecca Sambs, 2420 Wabash avenue, top fat, is. She is chairman of the sick board of Sinaloa town. Mr. F. Dyson, 3433 Federal street, has been ill several days, is able to be out. Miss Lizzie White, 2552 State street, has been sick for the past four weeks, able to be up and around the house. Mr. Arthur Codozoe, 3292 Wabash avenue, one of the proprietors of the Elite, was indisposed this week. His many friends to see him fine on the opening of Elito No. 2. Mrs. Emma Vannoy, 2426 Wabash avenue, is still on the sick list, but is improved. Anderson was resting nicely at Providence Hospital this week. mrs. Dory Hospital will week ily, Mrs. Dory Hospital has Wabasne district, District High School and Princesses of Antinoe, is in Provident Dospital and will undergo an operation Tuesday. M. J. H. Carr will continue ill at little Rock, Carr will still be unable diana. Daniel H. Williams, who has been confined to her home for several weeks on account of a sprained ankle, is doing nicely, but is still unable to go out. Making the many patients at Provident Hospital is the Rev. John E. Hagin of Urbana, M. O. E. preacher, a writer and a race defender. He belongs to the Masons, Odd Fellows and Knights of St. John. His medical case of pneumonia was diagnosed. Mrs. Charine Thompson, 525 East 34th place, has been ill with an attack of appendicitis, but is able to be Miss Olive Mahone, 3612 Rhodes venue, has been ill throughout the holidays. NEW YEAR'S DAY AT THE WHITES New Year's day, as they are custom, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac White, 3352 Forest avenue, were at home to their many friends, and during the afternoon and evening their callers numbered more than a hundred. Mrs. White, the host, was a girl in a green dress with a green with an over-drape of black silk tulle, with a band of black jet and a green brocaded velvet jacket. She was assisted in receiving by Mrs. G. E. Strother, who was handsome- gown in French blue fade with fur pants. Mrs. M. L. Harris, who becomingly inured in canary crepe de chene. M. T. BAILEY LAUNCHES LOCAL PRESS BUREAU The Bailey Press club has opened its doors at 3638 State street, second floor, with Mr. M. T. Bailey as president. Its objects are to gather current news, to note the progress which is being made by Afro-Americans throughout the country, to furnish information through which source the public can get results from their studies, to furnish the best information available to both the Afro-American and Daily Press associations. HYDE PARK NEWS. Mrs. Elmira Scott was hastily summoned to the bedside of her daughter, Miss Luna M. Scott, in Milwaukee, WI, who is very seriously ill. Owings until her return. * * * * * Mrs. Julius Leach, 383K牛渡 avenue, has been confined to her bed for two weeks. * * * * * Mrs. Allen, 5216 Lake Park avenue, has Saturday morning at one o'clock after her dinner. * * * * * mona. Her son, Quincy, has taken her remains to South Carolina to be buried in the family grave. * * * * * Miss Crum and Miss Jackson, 5239 Lake Park, Thursday, Dec. 31, in South Chicago, the guest of Miss Elise Mae Taylor. Little Helen Henderson, the first person of Hyde Park, and the "Goodwife" fairy, the mother of the crisis, was taken south by her mother to spend the winter with her grandmother. * * * * * Mrs. Rosa Foucault, 4749 Avenue avenue, was called on account of the illness of her father. Mobile, Ala., January 8—Miss Helen H E. Hagan of New Haven, Conn., the musical prodigy of the race, whose original composition and technic in musical execution won for her a scholarship in the Schola Cantorum, Paris, where she delighted the music lovers of Mobile Tuesday night, December 23, as never before in the history of this far-famed city by the Mexican gulf. Who had the management of Miss Hagan's entainment and served as master of ceremonies, had aroused the people of Mobile to a high pitch of expectancy by the assurances that he gave Miss Hagan's worth as a musician, from the most thoroughly trained local talents, who themselves could easily be counted stars, to serve as supports in the Helen Hagan recital, and also from the fact that he had secured the use of the company's Company's large concert grand pian. When Miss Hagan was brought into the Warren Street M. E. Church, Rev. G. W. Lewis, pastor, where the entertainment had been booked, and conducted by the choir she was greeted by deafening cheers from the vast audience which had already gathered to witness the exercises and show Mobile's appreciation for the students. The higher degrees and instincts of the race. The church was crowded with some of the most representative men and women from every walk in life and from all over the country beginning of the program, Miss Hagan delighted her audience. The entertainment was one of increasing interest and enthusiasm. The audience included twelve cheerful, cheerful and loud. Miss Hagan Pleasures Critic. Miss Hagan's technic was pronounced by the musical critics who had gathered to observe her as being a young lady in the audience, who is her P Miss Helen E. Hagan. self a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, declared that she had never heard her superior. Throughout the recital Miss Hagan was given breathing spells from time to time to time, and she remained meanwhile by well trained local talent as follows: Vocal solo, Miss Mary Doyle; violin solo, Prof. N. T. Holman; vocal solo, Mr. Willie Bombola; vocal duet, Mrs. Fanny Fleemann; vocal duet, Mrs. Jennifer Riordan; reitation, Mrs Sidney O. B. Johnson; reitation, Miss Ehl Robinson. The local talent were all at their best and Miss Hagan, enthused by the large audience and the extraordinary support her played, as if under the guidance of her tutor, the entreaties of the citizens of Mobile for her to tarry longer, Miss Hagel left the evening after her recital for New Orleans, from' whence she will continue her tour toward the setting sun. To Guaffer, the above cut is a recommendation. Mr. Frank H. Harvey, the popular headmaster of Noble's million dollar hotel, "The Battle House." Mr. Harvey is formerly of Chicago and is one of the best known headwaters of the city, an enviable reputation in the south. To the regret of his many friends in both business and social circles, Mr. Harvey has sent in his resignation to the management of the Battle House, as he expects to take a position in the Great Southern Hotel at Gulfport. Mr. Frank W. Harvey. Miss. He served at this place last winter, and the proprietor was delighted when he found he could secure the services of this excellent manager. Mr. W. J. Flouen entertained the Fern Social Club Friday night at his residence. After the meeting adjoined delicious refreshments were served, and all the members departed expressing themselves as having a chance. Mr. W. J. Flouen, the chair; Mrs. Mary Taylor, vice president; B. W. Coleman, financial secretary; Miss Mary Miller, recording secretary; Miss Mamle Coleman, treasurer. Brief City News. The Young American Social Club will give their first social function January 5. A fine program will be rendered and delicious refreshments served. The belves of the city will participate. Parliamintary Law Club met with Mr. Roger Monday, December 28. Mrs. Roper is president and Miss Mary Evans associations of the club. Miss Emma C. Lewis, A. B., of Clarke University, teacher in the New Orleans University, spend the Christmas holidays with her parents and delivered a splendid address before the Warren Street Church league of the Warren Street Church Dr. G. Lewis, D. D., is pastor. Miss Lewis was, able to support her, Dr. G. Lewis, M. Brown, Green, of Penacola, Fla., who played a piano solo, and Wilson's famous quartet, together with, other, well trained talent of the church; Miss Lewis returned to her work Monday, December 28, delighted with her trip. The Elite Social Club met with Mrs. Georgia Mathews Tuesday last. The members of the club and all left expressing themselves as having spent a very pleasant evening. The Stone Street Baptist Church celebrated the Christmas times with a baptizing. The members are rejoicing over the baptism of three aged men. Prof. J. L. Whitley went to Montgomery to confer with the state officials relative to the farmers and truck conference, which is to be held here during February. B. W. Williamson has been appointed national organizer of the Ladies' G. A. R.; Mrs. Massec C. Brinkley as national assistant inspector of the U. S. Grand Circle No. 1 of this city; Mrs. Natielle Marritt national assistant corresponding secretary of the church; and Miss Ethel Williamson, national assistant corresponding secretary. Mrs. Lillie B. Williamson delivered the principal oration Sunday, December 27, in the auditorium of the Louisiana Love and Charity at New Orleans. The Christmas tree of State Street Sunday school was it a grand success. Emancipation Day was fittingly observed Jan. 1st. Many of the organizations turned out in large numbers, led by the Excelsior brass band. After parading the principal streets they marched to the Franklin Street Baptist church, where the following program was rendered: Remarks by Mr. Jas. T. Peterson, president; song by llethel choir; prayer by Dr. C. X. Fisher; Scripture reading by Rev. A. Hannum; solo by W. H. Burden; reading of the proclamation by Miss Lorna Peters; solo, Miss Elizabeth Thomas; introduction of the speaker, Dr. Wm. Brown; Dr. G. W. Lewis, orator; Dr. E. T. Belsaw, master of ceremonies. Dr. Lewis' oration was a masterpiece and will be published in book form. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: J. T. Peterson, president; Allen Smith, vice-president; T. W. Tobin, Sr., secretary. * * * Prof. Wm. Pickens of Wiley University, Marshall, Texas, delivered an excellent address Sunday night, January 3, at the Congregational church to a large and enthusiastic crowd. * * * Dr. H. Roger Williams was orator of the Emancipation celebration at Plateau, Aln., Jan. 1st. He is said to be Mobile's greatest speaker. * * * Mrs. Lillie B. Williamson was orator at the grand opening of Love and Charities Hall in New Orleans, La., Dec. 27th, 1914. She is indeed a thinker and a dearer. Turkish Girls Dance. Monday night, Dec. 28th, thirty of the younger set, known as the Turkish girls, gave a dance at the Creeole Social Hall. They were attired in stricter Turkish costumes of red with spangled white sleeves. Holman's orchestra played the grand march, while the club opened the dance with a one-step. Punch was served throughout the evening. All of the girls were the best time of their lives. Miss Bessie Parker is president of the club. Madames Allen Laturn, Andrew Burroughs, Della McCameron and Marseilles, chaperones. The Benedicts and a ball girl Friday, Jan. 1st, at the Mill and Timber Hall, was the best in the history of the club. Club Discusses King Lear. He holds its regular stated meeting, Saturday evening, Jan. 2nd, with Miss Florence Howard. The lesson for discussion was "King Lear." Mrs. Elsie Davy Tyler had the current events to start to finish; many points being brought out, after which the hostess led the way to the dining room, where a four-course dinner was served. All voted King Howard an ideal hostess. The dinner will be with Mrs. Roselle Gomez. We all sympathize with Mr. Sonnie Marx in the loss of his mother, and Mrs. Marx in the loss of her brother, Mr. Andrew Jackson of St. Louis, Mo, both deaths coming in the same week. The many friends of Miss Wilina De Foer. De Foer she is much improved. ** * * Mr. Alex. Smith of Chattanooga spent the holidays here with his wife, who is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary E. Hubbard. Mrs. Mary E. Hubbard. Miss Bessie Hubbard of Gulfport, visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary E. Hubbard. ** * * Star of Mobile Lodge No. 239, K of P. of have elected the following officers: Willie Goodman, Chan-nessie Hubbard, Jackson, Vice-C章员Commander; Bigby, Pratele; Sidney Stors, Master of Works; Toney Weaver, Keeper of Records, Seals and Finance; Reynold Littleton, Exchequer; Sam Adams, Inner Guard; W. Ford, Callman, Inner Guard; W. Ford, Trustee; Alex. Dibale, Trustee. THE FRATERNAL WORLD Rose of Sharon Lodge No. 15 of the Good Samaritan gave their first public luncheon this week, which was a grand success. Huelet's hall was crowded and everybody had an enjoyable evening. Much credit is due Daughters Snell, Hudson and Boswell, who prepared and served a dainty dinner. Hooker rode the gate of Star of Iqaluit, which extended the courtesy to Rose of Sharon lodge. Star of Bethlehem temple is composed of all ladies. (Special to the Chicago Defender). St. Louis, "Jan. 8—Charles H. Wattens is said to be one of the best salesmen employed by the Story & Clark Piano Company of St. Louis. His sales for this year will exceed $80,000 and entitle him to the annual bonus of $150 offered by his company. (Special to the Chicago Defender). Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 7. Professor Edgar H. Webster of Atlanta University is contributing a series of articles to the Savannah (Ga.) Tribune. C. LEONARD, CONTRAC-TOR. (Special to the Chicago Defender). Los Angeles, Jan. 7. According to the New Age, Los Angeles Cal., Ellis Warren of that city has supervision over the hauling and shipping department of C. Leonard, contractor. The fact that this firm has supervisors in the hauling department in Los Angeles emphasizes the importance of Mr. Warren's position. FELLOW-CRAFT CLUB ORGANIZED JAN. 1, 1915 The Young Men's Fellow Club craft was organized Jan. 1st. The club watched the old year out and the new year in at Russell's, 35th and State. The members are Charles Young, the versatile singer; S. L. Emerson, the craft teacher; P. Pabone, W. Lomas, H. Thompson, W. M. Miller and M. Mathews. They hold another meeting soon. Butte, Mont., Jan. 8. &—(Special—) The Citizens' Association of Helena, Ark, held a "get-together" smoker recerate. Nearly 200 of Helena's representative Afro-American business and professional men were present. CALL Douglas 721 Auto. 71-629 WE Have No Use Sell Every PROMPT AMBU Our Modern Ch the A OFFIC DANIEL M. JACKSON, President ABNEL A. 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According to the news papers, the collection is very unique, with these primitive skills of skilled workers and had considerable sense of beauty. NEW OLD FOLKS' HOME FOR ST. PAUL (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Paul M. Milton, S.—The Old Fellows are erecting a $7,000 building in St. Paul, $750. Louisville Ky. Oct. 20th. 1914. PIRONUM KENWOOD GAR HENYARD GAR NORWICH PENHOJ CARLTON GAR DOWNTON GAR Day of the Week CHICAGO, IL I. Automatic 72-746 Chicago, Ill. Rosolika & Co., a jewelry singing and dancing act, with a tropical setting, opened the bill on Monday night and went well. George Lee, a chairman, put over several numbers in his band, although he devoted from his disbandment Walter Baker, a clever illusionist, presented several new tricks and illustrations of high class, and kept the good humor with his witty vocabulary, and with his son Wilson in an band called "Band Man and His Band." They went fairly well. The La Azel Troupe, a European novelty wire act, were by far best of a well balanced bill, the whole troupe playing rare ability as wire artists. Bessie La Count was a bolder over the last half of last week and continued very popular. Wright & Clayton, a tango team of quality, opened the bill, and would do well to eliminate the which they attempt, as it really weakens. Co, in a playlist called "The Wife," did some effective work, the act being way above the average. The work of Kelley & Cailin was of a high order. Cailin's character is without doubt the best ever seen at this house, and Bob Kelley, who has always been comedians, lived up to his past reputation. This proved to be a real suaveville act. A big kid act, "Fun in a Playground," furnished a heap of the Hebrew kid's work standing out. The management has been direct from the Hippodrome, Sydney, Australia, and they will be seen here in the near future. The Old Monogram. The bill here this week was of the ordinary type and consisted of the usual four acts, and pictures. Elvira Johnson, the well known vocalist, was well received, and her songs over in the usual good manner. Gray & Dunlap, Bowman & Barnette, and Kelly & Davis were the other acts on the The New Monogram. A fair bill was presented here, open with Stowell & Millie, a neat sing and talk act, and were followed by Johnson & Johnson, and the poplar Johnny Woods. The Heslop girls, were the main feature of the bill, and went well. St. Clair White leads the orchestra at this house. The Phoenix. The bill during the current week was of high class, chief among the offerings were "The Rosemary," Edith Strepey in "The Old Fruit Player," the *Wife of Wilma* in "The Romance of the Woman," and *The Adventures of Garel Hamah*, and "The Adventures of Garel Hamah," Sunday brings a great four-reel detective story called "The Long Arm of the Law," by Lola Drama, the *Man from the Sea*. The Lincoln. The bill here this week was of the usual high order and consisted of such excellent play-poses as a "A Night of Tirrils," the "Little Gig Home," the "Master Key," part 7; three Men Who Know," the "Trail Warriors," the "Master of the Warriors," the "Master bill will be headed with" the "Mill Stream." Henry Salken has taken personal charge here. The Washington. The special Saturday matinee at this house have been steadily increasing in attendance, and bid fair to grow to be a fine success. The bill this week has been right up to the stand of the governor, Gov. Robert Loean Island," Out of the Past," Mr. Santa Claus," The Black Sheep," The Colonel of the Red Hussars," and "Offer Jim." Sunday brings the great moral drama drama, "A Million The States Business at this house is always good, which fact can be accounted for when the billing is taken into consideration, "Zadora," the Exploits of Elaine, No. 1. I with Pearl White of Paulina fame, "The Bomb Boy," Maxine, "The Magnificent Pearl of His last," and others, "Mira Wiggis of the CabbagePatch," will be shown Sunday. This house has an orchestra of which it is justly proud, and a series of special concerts will be invited every day. The combination includes a special musical talent in the country. The orchestra is under personal charge of Edward P. Bailey, the popular pianist, and is led by William A. Tyler, who is one of the most talented violinists George E. Duff, jazz critic; Jacqueline Charles Mitchell, drum. The excellence of the music has made the States the most popular house on the Stroll. DUDLEY'S NEW SHOW It is reported that S. H. Dudley, the famous comedian and the theatrical booking agent, will put a manumont tent on the stage to employ a hundred people. . . KELLY & DAVIS HERE Kelly & Davis, one of the funniest teams in vaudeville, arrived in the city Monday and opened up at the Monogram theater. The house went wild with laughter over their wit. Nothing like 'em has been seen at the Monogram in years. They will have a return engagement. Kelly & Davis have secured reservations for the Monogram in 2014. Davis says he has been shaking hands with so many friends that his right hand is sore. POPULAR SINGER EN- COURAGED TO APPEAR IN MID-WINTER CONCERT Miss Mauce Roberts, one of the sweetest soprano singers of the race is being applauded by friends and music lovers because of the fact that she is the next future At the coming recital, she will sing a group of songs composed by Prof. Herman De Vires, her teacher, considered the best in the west. Miss Roberts is planning to give the big performance her beautiful trained voice, charming personality and hosts of friends, everybody should, unite to make it a grand success. Miss Roberts is one of Chicago's most popular and talented EUDORA DANCING CLASS TO OPEN JAN. 18. Prof. J. G. Clark to introduce New Dances with music by Peerless Orchestra. Prof. John G. Clark will open the "Budora" Dancing Class at the old familiar dance hall, 3965 State street, better known as the Masonic Hall, Monday evening, Jan. 18. Music will be furnished by the Peerless Orchestra. Mrs. Jessie Brown Clark will render a special solo, accompanied by Mrs. Cordela Yarbrough. Prof. Clark will introduce his new dance with his extete, which will win more popularity than his own original latest successes, "The Poet's Song," Sindicate Sotchitte, and "The Helena One-Step." From 8 to 1 p. m. Admission, 25 cents. J. G. Clark, manager. Don't forget the Day—Monday even. Don't forget the date—Monday evening, Jan. 18. 9-16 On the S. H. Dudley Circuit Week of Jan. 4, 1935—Washington, D. C.—S. H. Dudley theater, Lew W. Henry, manager. Thomas Mellman, Gus Baker. Howard theater, A. J. Thompson, Hickie & Talbert. The Hillmans, Gus Davis & Talbert. Clementis Sisters; Fairyland theater, Brooks & Ross, managers. William & Wilman, Nip & Tuck. Baltimore, Md.- Lincoln Theater, Nugent. Braxton & Nugent. Logan & Keys,mond. Va.- Hippodromo theater, W. J. Coulter, manager. Three Cuban Nightingales, Tim & Heater Moore, Roanoke, Va.- Boston theater, C. L. Andrews, manager. Susie Sullivan, Cillie theater, Worcester. Baxter theater, W. A. Doney, manager. The Goodletts. Lynchburg, Va.- Ford's theater, R. F. Johnson, manager. Ramsey & Martin. Philadelphi. Standard theater, John T. Gibson, standard theater, W. A. Forsay & Hill. Pittsburgh, Pa.- Star theater, Ab Minsky, manager. Gant & Perkins. Hells and Austin. Detroit, Mich.- Vudette theater, C. L. Dudley, manager. Baby Jim & Co. theater, T. Gibson, standard theater, Tim. E. Owles, manager. Grudy & Lazzo, Davis & Davis. Cincinnati, O.- Lincoln theater, T. Spencer Finley, manager. Langster Bros. Brown & Pinkey, Bessie La Belle theater, Wilhil & Collier, managers. Jones & Wilhil & Collier, managers. Church Park theater, S. T. Bear, manager. Frank Barton & Picks, Henry Lawson, Lawson & Brown, Marvelous La Vola. MISS JAMES MUSICAL HIT Washington, D. C., Jan. 8—Musical richness was added to the holiday season by the splendid song recital on Friday evening at Mount Carmel Baptist church by that brilliant mezzo-controli artist, Miss Marie C. James, with Miss James' admirers with Miss James' admirers from all sections of the district, and represented the culture and melodying spirit of the best element of our cosmopolitan capital. Miss James' recitals have become annual events and have been a source of admiration of the highest pleasure. Well-informed musicians unite in saying that on this occasion the fair diva appeared at her best and that her voice gave evidence of the steady improvement that comes only from earnest application and the 'use of methods' that give the true beauty of the vocal organ. With a technique that many of the world's most famous opera queens might envy, she handles her artis, trades, ensembles, as well as the as well as the opera division that stumps her as a genius. She not only renders the notes clearly, but possesses a dramatic fervor and personal enthusiasm that thrill her hearts and portray the soulful purpose and spiritual meaning of the composer. Handsomely gowned, Miss Toliver has been marked by marked advantage, and having always a delightful stage presence and a smile that places her in sympathetic accord with her audience, she presented a picture that pleased and inspired with the demands of the variegated repertoire selected for the evening. ELVIRA JOHNSON HERE Miss Eliza Johnson, known as the "Mary Garden of the Stroll," arrived in the city Monday. She was looking fine. On the stage at the Monogram she wore a handsome gown of white, trimmed in red, and sang several new songs. It is reported that Miss "Mary Garden" will open the new Elite. ELITE DANCING SCHOOL INTRODUCES FOX TROT D. O. Green Sufferance With Delight fulness—Amblance Takes Him Home—Others Have Big Time at Wednesday Night Class. Wednesday night every one seemed to have a fine time at the Elite Dancing school at Johnson's Dreamland hall, 35th and State street. When the children were in school for the fox trot D. O. Green politely took his lady friend and off they were, skipping the new dance. Mr. Green became so gleeful that he suffered with delightfulness. He saw his secession and an ambulance and carried his home. Later in the evening he was doing fine and issued a statement that he would be ready for next Wednesday night. There was Mr. Henry Jones, who was the ambulance and carried his home. Steve Buckner, the syndicate schottische; Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Conners, the plain living waltz; Mr. and Mrs. Cabell, the two step; Mr. Henry Anderson, the two step; Howard, 1924 step; and Archie Childs danced them all. This is the most popular class at the hall. The people who go are among the best in the city. This class' kind, charitable and remembered when thinking of attending a dancing school. Every Wednesday evening, police service and good music. Correspondents must write legibly and on one side of the paper. Mail matter in time to reach office not later than Wednesday Little Dorothy Goosezone. $523. Wash avenue, is making wonderful advances musically. New Year's day, Dorothy had several friends to visit her and she played several selections that gave evidence of natural musical ability and study. She is a student of the best musical schools downtown. RECEIVES WELCOME AT WILBERFORCE Xenin, Ohio, Jan. 8. —(Special)—The Xenia Daily Gazette pays a glowing tribute to Mrs. Wallace Ormes, formerly of this city, as follows: "One of the most important professors of her force is Mrs. Wallace Ormes of Chicago, Ill., the mother of Professor J. E. Ormes of the university. Mrs. Ormes is a thorough business woman, a teacher, and an opening star in Chicago where are manufactured hand-made goods of the highest quality. Mrs. Ormes is one of the finest needleworkers in Chicago." Mrs. Ormes is a graduate of Mrs. James Johnson of Roads here. WITH THE WOLVERINES Events of a Week in Detroit, Rapids, Benton Harbor and Kalamazoo—The Latest News by Our Special Correspondents. Sunday at the A. M. E. church a very interesting program was rendered and a collection of $10.08 was taken up. The Young Man's Piano Club was opened and a success. * **Presiding Elder C. J. Deane spent Sunday at home with his family and friends. * **There will be a waffle supper given at the home of Mr. H. Wins, 150 Doughton street, Tuesdays and Fridays. * **Cakes and other refreshments will be served. * **The Missionary Ladies hold open doors at the home of Mrs. J. Woods. * An interesting program was given to the women who were served. * **Mrs. J. C. Lynch is visiting her son Ora in Kokomo, Ind., also Mr. E. Gason his mother in the same place. * **The following persons are full membership at the A. M. E. church: Mr. P. Bass, Mr. R. Lych, Mrs. B. Copeland and Miss C. Humphry. Benton, Harbor, Mich. Benton Harbor, Mich., Jan. 8.-Mrs. A. B. Woodford returned home Thursday day after spending the holidays visiting friends in Chicago. Rev. R. A. Woodford, the Baptist church, and interesting and well-attended services all day Sunday. Many attended the watch night services. Mrs. Wartx has the authority of the community, her brother having died in Hot Springs, Ark., last week. SPRINGFIELD, O. By William Henderson. Springfield, Ohio, Jan. 6.—Two hundred and sixty four persons were fed without cost at the New Year's dinner served by the members of the Third Baptist church Friday. The food was furnished without cost to all who attended the concert in the evening, made the day one long to be remembered in the history of the church, while forty-nine baskets were sent out to persons who were unable to come to the church. In the evening, after meals the children of the church were given a treat of candy, nuts and watermelon. Addresses were made by the Rev. R. T. Rye, pastor of the Second Baptist church; Rev. Thompson, presiding elder of the C. M. E. church, and Rev. Odd Fellows Meet. Assembling here Friday members of the executive board of the Ohio district grand lodge of United Odd Fellows look up matters in regard to the endowment fund and other business. The grand lodge is secretary of the grand lodge. Those who attended the meeting were F. P. Cheek of Oxford, grand master; Thos. A. Triplitt of Cincinnati, deputy grand master; Walter E. Dale of Urban, Zanesville, grand director; Dr. J. Purcell Haynes of Toledo, grand medical director; Forest Speaks of Springfield, grand secretary. Others who had business to come before the committee merger grand master; Professor Charles S. Smith of Wilberforce University, and Arthur' Abbott of Cleveland. Mystic Shriners Elect Officers. At the meeting of Washington Temple of the Mystic Shrine during the last week of the chosen and other business transacted. The new officers are John Wiborn, illustrious potentate; M. B. Brown, chief rabban; William Wiborn, assistant rabban; George W. Holland, high priest and prophet; R. S. Hamlet, ornate guide; William Robbion, treasurer; William Browne, Nelson, first ceremonial master; Faris Clark, assistant ceremonial master; Lisbon Basey, marshal; M. H. Hall, captain of guard; Wills Kemp, outer guard. On Tuesday, January 13, the temple will have a class to initiate. After the ceremonies there will be a banquet served. Personal Items. Professor Spingarn of the N. A. C. P. will lecture at North Street church on January 13. Miss Elizabeth recovering her recent illness. Also Mrs. Gaskin. * * * There will be a union mass meeting of all the churches on January 13 at John's church. "Pa" Blackburn was because he had his first and only grandson at dinner with him Christmas day. * * Mrs. Charles Speaker and Mrs. Ed Darridge are home from Louisville, KY. Mr. Chicago is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins of Grand avenue. Mr. Edmondson, one of our oldest barbers, was buried December 26 from his residence on West High street. Georgie's Reward. Mrs. Borem Wright "Grace, why isn't your brother George at our party, too?" Grace "George's been a good boy all week, and mama said he needn't come"—Finishedphita Bulletin. TO CLUB EDITORS Kindly insert name and address of officers of the clubs reported in these columns. Do this in your next correspondence. We want them on file. SHALL NOT DIS- CRIMINATE NO! NO!! SHALL NOT DIS- CRIMINATE NO! NO!! Mothers and Fathers of Children Are Urged to Sue Those Who Jim Crow Their Sons, and Daughters in a Free School in Chicago. Is the name of Wendell Phillips school to be changed? Is it no longer to stand for the principles of that immortal leader? Will Madame Lou Ella Flag Young and the School Board be able to change the woman like Miss Smith, turning it into a hotbed of anobbery and prejudice? Because some of the 'pupils' there wanted to make the school a social center and ignore the Afro-American pupils, the daily press came out WESTERN and Wendell Phillips. In fact, a public school is not the place for socials. A school in Illinois means equality, justice and fairness to all alike. If these little sons and daughters of the poor are not allowed to attend public pupils, they go to a private school, where they can have all the castle and "society" they desire. Miss Smith, dean of the school, is said to be the instigator of this非暴力 act. Wendell wrote Mrs. Young a letter. Letter to Mrs. Young. Miss Talbot's letter to Mrs. Young is as follows: "I seems that in dealing with schools at the Wendell Phillips High School, is separating the colored pupils from the white ones. "A good many people believe that if ever there was a time when discrimination between races should be made, we should not the time. Our public school certainly is an agency for fostering sympathy and democracy, which must not be allowed to fail the community." How many women of the race have written intelligent communications to Mrs. Talbot for the proper School Board? Let us hope that the love of every mother for its child who desires it to be brought up in free air of intelligence and honor has written the proper school authorities. The principle of democracy must forge a strong bond between men and women of the race, get busy. The Chicago Defender has thoroughly investigated the matter and will later publish it in detail. Mothers and fathers who have children and they have been "jim crowed" should at once begin to file a suit. Be determined that your children shall not be made segregates by one school teacher, and that you should early form of "jim crowed" the bus. Stump it out. Give it no growth by your silence. Arise, awake, do your duty. THE TEXAS CLUB KEEPS OPEN HOUSE Former Residents of Lone Star State in Chicago Have Happy Time New Year's Day. The New Year's Day reception given by the ladies of the Texas Fellowship Club, at the residence of Mrs. James W. Woodley, 5561 Rhodes avenue, was a most brilliant affair. More than a hundred and fifty responded to the invitations. At two o'clock the stream of visitors began to pour in, and not until seven did the final guest arrive. The occasion was unique in the history of the club, in that the reception was an attempt to revive an old Southern custom prevalent, in Texas by keeping "open house" on New Year's day. Light refreshments were served. The reception was attended by the duceur the more prominent guests, and appeared in his happiest mood. The ladies were becomingly gowned and each vied with the other to make the reception a pleasant one. The reception committee was Mrs. M. M. Majors, Mrs. J. M. McKinley, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. John Victor, Mrs. E. A. Bunn and Mrs. McKinley. Some of the more prominent persons who visited during the afternoon were L. Robert, Major John R. Loch, U. S. attorney, John R. Ellis, former secretary U. S. s. legation at Liberia, Africa; Prof. Richard T. Greener, U. S. consult to Russia; Hon. Louis Oscar Deforest county attorney; Hon. Oscar Deforest county attorney; Mr. R. S. Abbott, LL, Bd. editor the Defender; Hon. J. Gray Lucas, attorney; Dr. J. W. McDowell, Dr. D. H. Nelson, Dr. J. McCracken, Rev. N. McCracken, aspirant for bishop of the A. M. E. church; Messra. A. M. Berkley, D. J. Burton, D. W. Nelson, J. Washington, A. E. Bunn, E. A. Hicks, E. Bart, W. Bradbury, J. Trice and C. Harsh. Cards on the Table Amusing is the request of a manure preparation firm for a lady who already has "beautiful long filberts" and wants to be "termed" are offered if she will be photographed for advertisement purposes. There is a frankness about this which I like. First get the lady; then prove she is a filbert; then prepare played in making her what she is! This is laying the cards on the table indeed—The Sphere. All communications for this paper must be addressed to the Chicago December and not to an individual, or they will not receive prompt attention. DR. G. W. MILLER. 1307 West Sist St. corner Throop, Englewood. Office Phone Wentworth 7965. Residence Phone Kenwood 6706. Run your forefinger round the rim of each ear. You are almost sure to find in one of them, and quite possibly in both, a tiny hard lump. It is only a rile of the days when innumerable hundreds of centuries ago lived on the wild, and had a pointed ear, like a wolf's or dog's. What good is the little furrow that runs down from the nose to the middle of the upper lip? None. But it, too, has a history. It is in legacy from the when the human upper lip was in the mouth. It is in a tribe. The split has heaped up long ago, but the new skin is so recent in the history of the race that hair refuses to grow on that furrow, a writer in the Philadelphia North American observes. You fly settles on you anywhere can you sennely twitch that patch of skin and shake him off? Probably not; but once these old skin muscles, now almost dead after centuries of clothing wearing, are as active as those of a horse. A few — very few people — can twitch their ear like a dog, and do so with the same speed and cases do occasionally occur in which the scalp can be moved at will. In one very interesting case mentioned in medical books the man could hurl books a couple of yards away simply by bwitching the muscles on his back. In another case, speaking, our skin muscles are even more dead nowadays than our ear muscles. We've neglected them. The only set still in use are those we employ when we want to raise our eyebrows. The appendix is another thing we could do quite well without. It is a retic of old vegetarian days. It is been workless ever since mankind started meat eating and is apt to get in the way. We really don't intestine, so is a thing we really don't need nowadays. The many colls of this long tube are to the doctors, but are quite unnessary, now mankind has become a eating animal, and more, provide a resting place for germs. We've carried a great test in testing about us. Another thing we don't need much nowadays is the instinct to walk on hands and feet together. You think walking upright the only natural way for man! It isn't. If ever you have a knife, you should move some narrow plank or some narrow, dizzy mountain ledge, you will find the old instinct strong in you. Why Is It? A man in an upnouth side street saw what he thought was a cheap glass brooch lying in the gutter. He was not interested in cut glass so did not pick it up. Another man who was watching the actions of the first man put the pin and later tried to sell it to a customer, not understanding, as this has recently become a cold, unfearing world; and, if, because of the war taxes, folks will pay 90 cents for a perfectly good dollar bill, recently offered at that price, it is altogether unreasonable to expect them to pay 60 cents for a good dollar bill. The bargain sale was thus an utter failure, sequentially the "glass" jewels, strange to say, turned out to be diamonds and rubles worth $500. If it is so difficult to distinguish between a 50-cent and a $500, baule, wherein lies the advantage of having the expensive gem of a $500, wherein the finder of the pin, who took a chance, rested. The query obturbs itself, what for? - New York Sun. Cormacka' Terrible Attack The Russian Cossacks owe their success mainly to a form of attack which is peculiarly their own. It is known as the lava. Cossacks horses maneuver. The leading saddles (squint) run spreads to right and left, and the others, at full speed, form on each side of it in a semicircle or half moon. Every man with a lance is at the ready, and all the officers are in front of the men of each saddle. The other squadrons do not wait for a special order, but at once adopt the same formation, enameen, and enemy from another side. With loud shriek and niseen of the Indian warrohp, the Cossacks rush down on the foe, and even though the first assault be repulsed, another lava pumps down on the enemy. The second attack takes its name, of course, from the liquid products of volcanic activity. New Fossil Bed. Near Fargo, N. D., a b of marine fossils has been uncovered. Scientists and evidence in the deposit to support that the Dalcolas at one time advanced that the Dalcolas at one time bed of a great sea. The discovery was made by W. T. Stanton, paleontologist with the United States geological survey. The area is looked upon as putting an end to further debate on the subject. The presence of the fossil formations can be accounted for only on the basis of the fossil evidence. The area to a considerable depth. Deadly Torpedo. Under the direction of Commander John K. Robinson, U. S. N., commanding the naval torpedo station at Newport, R. I., a test was recently made to determine whether the torpedo net is no longer a secure defense against the torpedo. In the experiment a torpedo with a heavy charge of gun cotton was fired from the torpedo boat Morris while she was runnig at 18 knots at a stock net. The net was blown away by the net. The torpedo went through the net, struck the target and exploded. Spreading the Scriptures. It is estimated that the Bible, or some part of it, has been published in English since the 18th century. Since its foundation in 1884 the British and Foreign Bible Society has issued over $25,000,000 copies and over $8,000,000 have been in English. Purpose of the Chain. A countryman in Savannah observed a guard of darkies laboring on the streets, each wearing a ball and chain. He asked one why that ball kept people from stealing it, said the darky; "heap of thieves about here." Somewhat Amazing. A young clergyman, small of stature, preaching as a candidate in a certain church, over the pulpit Bible, announced his text: "It is I. Be not afraid." TIMES STATE EVENTS The Latest News from Jackson- ton, Texur, Peoria, Bradi- wood, Tecumseh and Other Illinois Towns. By H. Glass. BRAIDWOOD. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jasup held their annual family reunion as usual Sunday, Dec. 27, 1914, also highly entertained a few friends in honor of their wedding. At 1:30 p. m., the guests were ushered into the dining room, which was beautiful, and there found an elaborate table awaiting the guests. Varieties were served and feeling they did justice to the well prepared dinner, returned to the pariors and the rest of the afternoon was spent in a restaurant. A guest was spent and each one wished Mrs. Jasusus many happy returns of the day. Torino. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Malone entertained about twenty of their friends New Year's day in honor of their second year's marriage. Regrets were read from those that could not be pressured Dillard, Mrs. Joe Jesup, her son Dr. Geo. Jesup, Jr. and son, Wun. Junius, little Nancy, Miss Ada Waltson and Mrs. James Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Pow. of Braidwood, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hachimura, Mrs. Joseph Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson, Mr. Anthony Combs, Mrs. Joseph Williams and Robert Willson. Everyone present had a delightful time and wished Mr. and Mrs. Malone many happy and Mrs. years, Mr. and Mrs. William Combs entered father, Mr. James Carrington of Braidwood at dinner New Year's day. LAKE FOREST. 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 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 PICTURES DAILY PRICES: ADULTS, 19s, CHILDREN 5s OPEN THE YEAR ROUND 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. The Preerless Orchestra Co-operation with the select dancing public has made our school the leading dancing academy of the city. MIKE WILLIAMS ERNEST BACON HOURS: 10 A. M. TO 10 P. M. PHONE AUTOMATIC TIME The Largest, Best and Cheapest PRAOTIOAL MUSIC SOHOOL Al Brass and Stringed Instruments, Violin, Piano, Mandolin and Guitar Visit the Free Monthly Recitals at our School by the Pupils. Tickets Given at School. Conducted by W. L. JACKSON 2100 STATE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. CARL L. COTTON PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER Letters, circulars, etc. done quickly and neatly at prices that you'll appreciate OFFICE: 410 p.m. 300 94, STATE ST. 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She was aly assisted by Mrs. John Moore, Dr. and Mrs. H. E. R. Rowan, Mrs. Gers. McGee, and Mrs. A. E. Phillips and Mr. Eileen Brown, their son, who is attending Lane Technical School in Chicago. The house was beautifully decorated with pink and red carnations. * * * Miss Eileen, Ind., Ind., here is visiting Miss Jessie Kline her residence, 107 N. Market street. The Twentieth Century Temple, No. 5, Pilgrim Sisters of the Holy Cross, entertained friends at open house New Year's day from 2 to 10 o'clock at the home of Mrs. D. Breckenridge, 784 North Fourth Street. Miss Ida Carter, sergeant-at-arms, conducted the program for the afternoon and evening, assisted by the superior Superior, was assisted in serving Breckenridge, Nathan Dyer, Hickerson E. T. Dean and M. L. Nickens. Mott Scott presided at the piano. "The Nativity" of Christ was very successfully portrayed Thursday night at Salem church under the auspices of Mrs. C. M. J. Chivers directed the play, Mrs. C. M. J. Chivers were enacted; the shepherd on the plain, the presentation of the angel announcing the birth of Christ, and the angel choir, composed of twelve little women, were the three wise men following the star; the Nativity of Christ, with Mary, Joseph and Jesus. The choir rendered the following: "Herald Angel" "Silent Angel" "Where the Place Where Christ Was Born" "Where Christ Was Born" "Coronation" Mrs. C. G. Lee was Jesus: M. Carrigan B. F. Crushon the part of angel, high aid Alexander, Phillip, Allison and Chandler as shepherds, and P. S. Haw- kinson and Robert. Smith an the three women. The scenes were picturesque and affective and Mrs. Chuvares was congratulated for her good work. JACKSONVILLE, ILL. OSWEGO, KAN. By Rebecca Franklin Oswego, Kan, Jan. S.—With the assistance of home talent Mr. G. Millard Durden of Chicago recited excellently Tuesday evening at the Second Baptist church. The following program was rendered: "America," audience. In "G. Tutt," "Irish Lament," "Death of G. Tutt," "G. Millard Durden." Solo, "I am On the Pathway," Cola Walker, Frederick Douglas "original In the Morning," G. Millard Durden. Soo, "Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep," Samuel Parks, "Hagar," G. Millard Durden. Soo, "Second Last Call," Cola Walker. Soo, "Mother of mistress of ceremonies." * * * The A. M. E. and Second Baptist churches both had Christmas exercises December 24. * * * Bert Tulsa of Tulsa, Oka, and Byron Elena of Vilna, whose Oswego visitors Christmas week. Mr. G. Millard Durden is the guest of Henry Mousle while in the city. Interesting Gossip from the Famous Manufacturing City of the Hoosier State. South Bend, Ind., January 3—A large crowd enjoyed the regular "Pleasant Sunday" program, presented at the Mt. Olive A. M. E. Church on Sunday afternoon, January 3. The program was an address by the Rev. Dr. John Cavannah, C. S. C., president of the University of Notre Dame, on "The Relation of Religion to Education," in which the facts were made clear that art, sculpturing, music, painting, literature and many other sources of knowledge were introduced through the church and developed by religion. ```markdown ``` At the meeting of St. Joseph's Lodge, No. 51, K. of P., last month arrangements were made for the an- nal roil call, to be held on February and two applications were acted on and officers for the ensuing year were appointed. The roil call follows: Edward Curtis, C. C. Johannin Compton, V. C.; Frederick Freeman, Prelate; Henry N. Hill, K. R. and S.; William Hunlil, M. F. ; Marcee Elliott, M. E.; James Scott, A.; Leroy Henderson, O.; G. Wm. Hodder, Trustee; Edward Curtis and S.; William Hunlil, M. F. ; Grand Lodge, J. C. Clay, selected o thir recommended to the Grand lodge for 'Past Chancellors' Dece- rer or meritorious service. The Grand lodge entertainment committee made 1 excellent report as to their pro- gress. They are exerting every effort a in July a success. The citizens of South Burl are asked to lend their assistance in providing homes and making the stay of the visitors a very pleasant one. * * * Mrs. Gault remains seriously ill at her home. We meet her at the office of Mrs. A. Buck of Chicago, Ill., returned to o that city Tuesday after a short stay here. * * * Out of a party of three couples pushed Mr. J. C. Moore Monday evening in pursuit of a vicious animal that was hastily making its way to a nearby refuge for refuge, and succeeding in a dangerous adventure Mr. Moore received aid from the her two gentlemen of the party and so three men succeeded in overpowering the bloodthirsty quadruped. nen await their reward. * * * mutual banquet was given by the arre Ruffen Club on Tuesday 7. December 29. The affair was well attended, all of which en- grand musical and comical m. Among the numbers were lolo by Mrs. Ida M. Allen, a loo by Mrs. Mand Clark, a club member, and the prof. Ash" presented by the club members. Then a lunch requisite taste was enjoyed. t. Vernon, exregistrator of the and president of Camel Colde, one of the most eloquent to the people of this city at P.P. Hall, Tuesday evening, 5th, that was ever before attended, at which he addressed capped people. "The Cedar Rapids, Iowa, January 8.— Sunday being the first in the new year, every one seemed to enjoy the full time after the 7th. Moure, spreading eulds of the district's spoke morning and evening, delivering one of his grand sermons in the afternoon. He held quarterly meeting at Iowa City. At the quarterly conference every auxiliary of the church had splendid reports for the quarter. * * * The Sunday school has increased so it has some new teachers. Superintendent J. B. Nelson is working to have it. One of the best in the school is the "Ways of Meeting" for the attenders by the church going people of the city and enjoyed by every one. Rev. Cato delivered a splendid lecture to the needs of the coming year and success to the ardent workers of the church. After watch meeting a breakfast was served by the Willing Workers' Club, which was quite a success. * * * On Monday evening the Woman's Nite Missionary Society, a super� after the quarterly conference. On Friday evening the members of Mt. Zion Baptist Church held a grand emancipation concert. The program follows: Song, "America," by Mt. Zion choir; prayer by Rev. J. M. Greene; reading of Emancipation Proclamation, Miss M. Fields; vocal solo, Mr. W. A. Brown; address, "Opportunity," Mrs. A. M. Boyd; bass, "Solo, T. H. Gresham"; duet, E. H. Gresham; and Mrs. A. M. McGee. * * * The New York City address. "The Place of Mining, Polls, and the Spiritual and Material Uplift in the Spiritual and Material Uplift of the Race," Rev. H. Cato, pastor Bethel A. M. E. Church; solo, Aurella Clement; Emancipation address, Rev. John Hastie, pastor Calvary Baptist Church; master of ceremonies, Rev. Northeruss. Every number was well rendered and the management deserves credit for the entertainment. The ladies of the church are Society served an on-sum upper, being to first the season. Mother the "Trouble Man." In every place of business there is an employee who is called the "trouble man," because it is his duty to soothe away every grievance, but in the biggest place of business in the world, the children are made into useful young men and women, the "trouble man" is a woman "He" is mother. Avoid Worry. To live above worry is no little task, especially for persons of a nervous temperament. Nevertheless, it is important to be careful of the ever conquering power of the will. Then, too, worry is one of beauty's greatest destroyers; it lines the face with furrows that are difficult to reconstruct and far from pleasing to look upon. Careless Surgeons Many stories are told of surgeons who have carelessly sewed up things in men's bodies that had no business or function to perform there. Pieces of sponge are often thus lost. The largest foreign material inclosed within the human frame is declared to have been a pair of forceps. One of War's Evils Edmund Burke said: "War suspends the rules of obligation, and what is long suspended is in danger of being totally abrogated." Revised. All the world's a stage, and nearly all of us are getting the hook—Puck by friends on the honorary list to aid Camel College, and thus they showed their appreciation. A Post Mortem Examination Showed Colorphobia Had Entered Ranks. At the seventh annual meeting of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity the decision of not letting the Southern colleges into the fraternity caused it to break up in disgrace and shame. These young men by their acts showed that they have imbedded in them the race down, viz., as soon as your girl goes just a little more than the other fellow, they want to get away from the race. This act reminds one of the white man's benefit churches, where nothing but the blue veins are members of offsprings of white men. Some of the young men attended Southern colleges when they came North, became a doctor or dentist student, they want to be so "high." The public will not stand for such race haters. They should not be supported—everyone of them should be branded as hypocrites. It should not be forgotten that nearly all of them has made good is from the South. The difference in the Latin, geography, history, economics and sociology taught at Southern colleges than ones in the North. Why should Atlanta and Fiskade graduates be barred from a fraternity by a few pinheads who call them educated. Some of the girls dined wined them, the thinking and intelligent young men and women turned up their noses at them and wished they had never brought their "Negrophobia" to this city. It would be far better by beating of their sixteen chapters in the North they could be in the North and five in the South. In the good graces of thinking people, the Alpha Phi Alpha is dead. ATLANTA, GA. By C. H. Great. (Special to The Chicago Defender) Atlanta, Ga., January.-Mr. Alex Harvey, proprietor of the Silver Moon Barber Shop, has returned home from Florida. * * * Mrs. Sarah Hall is rapidly improving under the care of Dr. H. B. Nash. * * * The Chicago Dept. has been removed from Mr. Harvey Burdett, 218 Auburn Street, where deft will be pleased to meet all of his friends old and new at this address. * * * Miss Blanche L. Wallace, 163 Piedmont avenue, entertained the nurses of the Grady Hospital January 1. They had an enjoyable time. * * * Mr. Luvine Boone of Athens, Ga., is missing Mrs. Mary L. Wright, 215 Oakland Avenue, for something more startling. * * * Fitz of Birmingham, Ala., succeeded in securing a contract from Summan Theological Seminary for masonry which had been badly done by a white contractor. He is giving perfect satisfaction. * * * Mr. George McGee of 40 Hogue street the Empty January 1. Rev. A. S. Williams, the Rev. A. S. Bishop Church, has returned home from Nashville, Tenn. * * * We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Mary Rush, 99 East Cain street, on December 30. We extend to the family our sincere sympathy. * * * Miss R. D. Miller of La Grange, Ga., is sending Mrs. Eugene Harrison of 34 Huntsville Street, the fifth annual concert by Morse Hall Glee Club will be given January 15 in the College Chapel. Prof. Kemper Harrold is the director and his work is appreciated very highly. * * * Miss Alice Brooks spent a very pleasant Christmas in Hawkinsville, Ga., with friends. * * * Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Highower entertained Miss Martha Alexandra of 34 Huntsville Street, her residence, 202 Old Wheat street. The Lincoln Memorial Society has made great preparations for this year's celebration. The Third Regiment, K. of P., will attend in full uniform, together with their band. Col. H. L. Johnson, former recorder of deeds, will be orator of the day. An excellent Literary program will be presented by Lincoln Memorial Society as a member of the regiment and has brought up to a high state of proficiency. Prof. and Mrs. Kemper Harrod are rejoicing over the visit of the stork to their home. It's a girl. Mother and daughter are doing fine. * **The First Congregational Church is serving free soup to the needy and unemployed of the city. It is doing a good work and many are helped there.** * **The church were given a big Christmas dinner at Bethel A. M. E. Church December 25. There were nearly 200 in the lecture rooms of the church to partake of the many good things served. * **The ground has been purchased for the new Y. M. C. A. at a cost of $10,000. This new building will be on Butler street, between Auburn avenue and Edgewood avenue. The old building will be sold for $10,000 which will leave a net worth of $5,000. high that the ground will be broken soon for the new building. * **The Standard Life Insurance Company, the only Negro life insurance company in the world, now writes only ordinary insurance, from $500 to $5,000. They have had phenomenal success up to the present and are to be congratulated upon having such men as H. E. Perry and H. H. Pace as secretary, M. D. L. Haynes as manager, and for Christmas eve. Among those present were Messrs. Scott, Pitts, Covington, Brown, Chancellor, Greenwood, Shaw and others. Everyone went home singing praises to their host. * **Miss Alice M. Ragland, the efficient stenographer of the Union Publishing company, after having spent a most delightful time with relatives and friends and a return to school, has returned to 109 Howell street, entertained in honor of Miss Schumport of Birmingham, Ala. * **Mr. McLyman, our fashionable caterer, after having spent a pleasant stay in Cincinnati, Ohio, has returned to the city.** Sufficient Encouragement "But she says she has never given you any encouragement." "Did she say that?" "She certainly did." "She told me that her uncle was going to leave her a fortune and that he had money." "That is not encouragement I'd like to know what you call it."—New York Post. 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. After Explanation, It Was Easy to Understand Why Eben Chose Eliza. All Norley had expected Eben Joyce of the Forks farm to marry Ellen living his nearest neighbor on the South York road. Ellen was pretty, competent, well-paid, of upward age—Eben was yell past his youth, and it was not believed that, if properly entertained, she would remain permanently averse to matrimony. When he announced that he was engaged, not to Ellen but to Eliza Littlerree, there was much wonder and gossip, for Eliza, although an excellent woman and housewife, was ten years older than he and of unalluring voice and feature. "And ye do it?" Uncle Eben Emmons at last insured frankly, from the keg which Norley politely always left free for him, as the dean of the social circle of the grocery, until he appeared to claim it. Eben, slowly stowing assorted/jackets in his various bulging pockets, recognized the questioner as the spokesman of a public opinion naturally and of right concerned with his affairs. He was not offended. "I's pose folks was some surprised," he explained, amably, "but 'was natural enough. Soon's ye really give your mind to it, takin' all the circumstances into consolation, you'll be round to my pint of view see' you the croft of the Forks. There Ellen — and I ain't got a word against Ellen; she's a grand woman in her way — well, there's Ellen a long mile down to the South Fork road. And a scant half mile up the North Fork road there's Elliza. Some of ye's marring be, and the rest of ye's watched other fellers sparkin', of they haven't sparked themselves. Ye all know how 'ts. No matter how much sense a woman got, she's a woman, and she's bound to keep ye tendin' out and dainin' round and trottin' to and fro ye can bring her to a plain yes or no. It's the way of 'em. It has to be stood. The best a man can do is to reckon his time and distance keerful, and that's what I did. Eliza saved me a mile trudge, and a quarter of an hour time whenever I came courtin' by jess not livin' where Ellen did'. "Gosh!" whispered the man on the cracker box, gently. He was the youngest present. "Eben," said Uncle Eli solemnly—he was the oldest. "I've done ye an injustice. I never suspicioned ye had an intellect capable of graspin' details in sech an amazin' and illuminatin' manner. No, I never did. You're a plumb wonder." Not at all, Uncle Eli" said Ebenn, departing with a flattered smile. "It wasn't anything but just plain common sense."—Youth's Companion. Judicial Decisions The New York Law Journal says concerning an English decision: "The English case illustrates the superiority of the English law to our own in that a prisoner may be found guilty but insane. This English rule is preferable on many grounds, but its adoption is especially desirable here because the law is a condition law. The difficulty over Harry K. Thaw's escape from New York and the unsuccessful efforts for his extradition would have been avoided if he had been adjudged guilty but insane, instead of acquitted on the ground of insanity. A bill was passed by both houses of the legislature at the time, and it was ruled that 'gilty but insane'. Unfortunately it contained an incidental clause to enable defendants to plead 'gilty but insane'. This would have furnished a subterfuge by which any person; although both guilty and sane, might escape the penalty for his crime, and be acquitted. It was also very properly violated the measure. It ought to be reintroduced in amended form in the next legislature." Instructing the Cub When Fred Heiskell was city editor of the Arkansas Gazette a cub reporter turned in a "story" that ran like this: "Buck Seymour was seen with a two-inch auger going down the river road this morning. What buck is after now?" "Young man," called out the city editor, "we print that kind of items in the Gazette. Tell what Buck was doing with the auger." "I—I didn't find out," the cub stammered. "Well, I tell you this one time. Plainly, he was going after grease fish. You catch 'em by boring a hole in the water and batting the surface with dried prunes. The grease fish so he can get back in the hole."—New York Mall. Dam Is 351 Feet High Work on the great Arrow Rock dam on the Boise River, Idaho, is approaching completion and could, if necessary, be finished within a few weeks, although probably it will go on for an afternoon. The dam is 1,100 feet high, 100 feet wide and about 400 feet long at the base and 1,060 feet long at the top. It is of re-enforced concrete, of which 530,000 cubic yards have been used. It will store water to a depth of 250 feet. The back water will be used to fill the reservoir, which contains 220,000 acre-feet of water. A thousand tons of steel have been used for the fives gates. Some Notable Streets The highest street in the world is Main street, in Denver; the richest is Fifth avenue, in New York city; the widest is Market street, Philadelphia, the widest is the street in Paris. The driest street is that of Tankestk, in Nanking; the clearest is the Vin Castle, in Seville, Spain; the most aristocratic one is Grosvenor place, in London; the most beautiful is the Avenue des Chinapis Elysées, in Paris; the most beautiful is Sol, Havana, Cuba, which has a width of no more than forty-two inches. Humor of Great Writers The humor of Dickens always has something sermonese about it. The nuttie and humor of Thackery are like a lash to human error. The humor of Molière is a wrinkle of the greatest nonsectarian preachers that ever lived—a preacher, denouncing avarice and the other primary vices that spoil society, rot the soul and make men unhappy. Revised. All the world's a stage, and nearly all of us are getting the hook—Puck ELIMINATION STILL PROBLEM IN 2ND WARD (Continued from Page 1.1) dates proclaiming loudly that they are desirous of having the race represented in the City Council, and at the same time absolutely refusing to in any of those profess to represent in their efforts to accomplish that end. People to Choose Candidate. The Defender is unwilling, without protest, to permit the unquestioned selfishness of these gentlemen to thwart the efforts of the race to place one of their own in the City Council. The primaries are the people's forum and through this medium it is possible to convince any small, petty, self-ambitious set of politicians that the people are the final arbiters of their destinies. The people must nominate one of the own for the City Council in Ward 10 of the coming primaries and for once they may be required heights. If there be those whose selfishness would endanger this opportunity it is the duty of the people to brush them contemptuously aside. We are forever complaining about other nationalities climbing the ladder of success in varied directions at our expense. We seem to be content that our leaders be of the white man's selection. Let us make our approach them with impunity, and if they repreent, relegate them to their proper place. But first let us have one of our own choosing. Defender to Support Winner. The recent election of a Negro as Mayor of Battersea, England, reputed to be the wealthiest borough in the world, by a white electorate, illustrates what is possible when we show that in our midst are men and women capable, efficient and worthy of filling the highest places of trust within the people's gift. Unless we produce the opportunity to demonstrate their ability we cannot hope that others will seriously consider our claims. 'The Defender in the interest of the race from now until primary day proposes to battle with all the force at its command to the end that a Negro is nominated for the City Council from the Second Ward. Inasmuch as the anarchist candidate except Louis B. Anderson, refused to cause to the judgment of the people on a pre-primary plan, the Defender with this issue seeks the sentiment of its readers through the medium of a straw vote. On another page of this issue, and from week to week, will be found a sample ballot with the names of the three candidates now in the polls will be limited to those residing in the borough, and week we will announce the result, and the Defender here and now advise its support, and will advise its readers to support, the one receiving the highest number. Both men and women may vote for Alderman. EFFORT TO ELIMINATE ALDERMANIC ENTRIES BUT ONE IS THE HOPE So much interest is being manifested in the elimination process to secure the one best man of the race to go to the primary that readers have asked that the plan be reprinted in the book. The reader may some agreement or plan that could fairly eliminate all but one candidate of the race for nomination. 2. That the following precincts in which colored people in large numbers principally reside within the ward be divided into primary districts of three (3) precincts to each district: Precincts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45. 4. That the poll-books of these presidents, the Elector's Commissioners, and in event of failure to procure poll-books then to vote, and entitled to vote shall be permitted to vote. 5. That the candidate receiving the highest number of votes be declared to be the colored people at the regular primaries. 6. That each of the contestants pledge allegiance to the candidate to support and advise his followers to support him. 7. That the expense of such pre-primary be tainted and whatever the amount of expenses incurred in the scriptures be divided into the number of paid share and share alike by each. 8. That each contestant as an evidence of his check or currency for the sum of one dollar may be rendered back to the depositors. 9. That this committee set the date of the election than Jan. 20, 1915, and that the announcement shall not be later than Jan. 3, 1915. 10. That the time for opening the places of the door is 10 minutes. Time for closing be the hour of 10 p. m. Druggist Receives Prize for Window Display Atlanta's City, N. J., January 8 (Special)—Bourne's Pharmacy in this city was one of the prize winners in the contest recently conducted by the Welch Grape Juice Company for the best window display. Knowledge Knowledge is the only foundation of understanding the principles of human liberty—Wickrama By Major John B. Lynch. The following brief extracts are taken from a few of the many letters received by Major Lynch about his great book: by George W. Clinton: "I am prepared to say with all candor that your book contains the clearest, most unbiased, comprehensive and satisfactory narrative of the Reconstruction period and its happenings I have ever read." Bishop C. S. Smith: "It certainly embodies a plan and unbiased statement of the past." Rev. John F. Thomas, pastor Ebenezer 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 fire of liberty burning should not fall 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, Christmas, New Year's Price, $1.50; by mail, $1.50; John R. Lynch, Fortressville avenue, Telephone 4021 London 5802. (Continued from Page 1.1) ators and Representatives of Illinois and all other States to oppose this act of unspeakable indictment of the American people. All Americans who believe in the doctrine of true democracy to join in protest against this latest expression of race hatred, which proscribes not only the forbidden people but humiliates and wrongs 10,000,000 loyal American citizens, but them by ties of race kinship. Wire Illinois Senators. On the following day the following telegram was sent by the Chicago Branch of the National Independent Equal Rights League to every member of the Illinois congressional delegation, two Senators and twenty-seven members of the lower house: Resolved, That the Chicago Branch of the National Independent Equal Rights League of citizens in Illinois assembled to urge Illinois Senators and Representatives to defeat the Senate amendment to the Immigration Bill excluding persons of African descent. Please defend us from this awful injustice and imputation against native citizens. George W. Ellis, President; Ida B. W. Barnett, Vice President; James Allonil, Secretary. WILLIAM MONORE TROTTER AND THE IRISH-FELLOWSHIP CLUB. By Charles Langston Option. We often read of foolish tales on page three of our book. But the one we read or Trotter is not worthy of the space. I fear they made a big mistake in writing. But William Monroe Trotter And the Irish-Fellowship Club. Now he certainly wouldn't force himself to be the best he could give a talk about his race Unless by their request. Then why would Mr. Trotter, to teach his children, and stood the gait of Woodrow, And didn't run in shame. Seek to talk without permission before he could. When the best thing he could get from men is a plate of Irish grub? So, read at least between the lines The news that you see fit Of Wm. Monroe Trotter And the Irish-Fellowship Club. SENATE'S EFFORTS TO BAR RACE INFAMOUS ACT (Continued from page 1.) same Borah in a speech upon that resolution wont out of his way to declare that the fifteenth amendment to the constitution was a mistake and ought to be repolled, and made that an excuse for voting against the resolution, because black as well as white women would be given the right to vote, and that the national and entirely consistent for him to further emphasize his hostility to the Afro-American by voting for the amendment referred to. Works in Same Class. Works is in the same class with Borah. The form in which it originally passed the house, the resolution providing for the popular election of United States senators was so worded as to take away from the general government any supervisory control over said elections. It was known at the time that this was intended to give senators the power to decide that have been adopted in several southern states to disfranchise the colored citizens thereof through an evasion of the national constitution. When the resolution came before the senate. Senator Bristow offered an amendment the purpose of which was to prevent the consummation of this conflict. Against that amendment the senator Mendell himself in the class with the Negrohating fire-eaters of the South. His vote for the Reed amendment to the immigration bill, therefore, did 'not surprise anyone in the least. Sutherland Chances Front. Of Senator Sterling we know nothing except that he was elected as a Republican from South Dakota. Consequently better things were expected of him. But we frankly confess that the vote of Senator Sutherland surprised us. it was he who barred the original amendment to the house resolution providing for the popular election of senators, which was covered by the House of Representatives and Bristow. From his previous voter and utterances we believed him to be a stanch friend and supporter of human rights and manhood suffrage, but it appears that we were mistaken in our estimate and opinion of him. Acts of This Type Hurt G. O. P. I is due to the acts and utterances of so-called Republicans like these, which considerable encouragement and support from the unfortunate Taft administration, that the Republican party has lost so heavily throughout the country. If that party is ever to regain popular confidence and support it must discard its recurrents and traitors of the Borah and Works type and bring to the front as leaders men who are not only the party is supposed to stand—men who not only have connections but who have the courage of their convictions. Whole Race Should Rise in Protest The adoption of this Reed amendment should arouse a storm of indignent protests among the colored Americans and their white friends throughout the country. The amendment should be held and resolutions of protest adopted in every city and town in the United States. This crowning act of infamy, this cruel thrust and this horrific act, will be ten millions of loyal American citizens should not be silently acquiesced in. Work for Representatives. We also hope and believe that Representatives Jackson and Turner will take advantage of the first opportunity to have the Illinois Legislature record in opposition to this dastardly attack on the great majority of the White Americans are with us in this fight. All that is necessary to be done is to reach them and place the facts before them. Will it be done? Let that question answered in the affirmative and in language that can not be misunderstood. Some Plant. The banana plant yields 40 times more by weight than the potato and 133 times more than wheat. It bears two crops a year. No insect will attack it and it is immune from disease. Record Explosion. The most disastrous explosion ever known was at Gravelines in 1854. Three thousand persons were killed. TRADE PORO MARK Made only by Mr. A. M. P. Petirubo 3100 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. WOLF BROTHERS Giant Hair Straightener and Dryer Comb. 50 cents. Actual Length of Comb is 9 inches. Made of solid brass and has full round back. 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P. Scientific Scalp Preparation, Madam Perkins, sole agent. EIGHTEENTH WARD CLUB TO ATTEND INAUGURA- TION OF GOV. WILLIS S. H. Dudley and Patrick at Lincoln Theatre. (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Cincinnati, O., Jan. 8—The Eighteenth Ward Colored Republican Club, 200 strong, will go to Columbus next Monday by special over the Big Four to participate in a fundraiser of Governor Willis. The members are holding nightly drills at the armory and will make a splendid showing in their new and nasty uniforms. Attorney Lee Beaty, Major E. Gartner, Richard Moore and other prominent men will go on the trip. A band of 25 pieces will be the club. News Bureau. The Cincinnati News Bureau will report the weekly news of the race, and would be glad to hear from colored journals wishing said service. Fleeced of $200. Mary Hawkins of 525 West Fifth street was fleeced out of $200 by two male men in front of the Provident Bank. 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She was at the dance; and so was I; The ball room held a merry throng; I caught her glance and her smothered sigh, And fancied I saw a tear in her eye, All this, and more, as she passed me by— That night that seemed ever so long. We quarreled, ab, yes, 'twas o'er—let's see— Some trivial thing I've quite forgot— I said to her, or she said to me, Or something like that now it seemed to be I but recall that we couldn't agree; So parted right there on the spot. THE IMMIGRATION BILL. ARGE OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW, like idea fostered by a few earnest, intelligent, race loving grow into a movement world wide in its scope, providing principles ring true. No just cause is every lost, in the coming but sooner or later right will surely triumph the Negro race is passing through a veritable fire to the we are beset with injustices that would try the past job. We grope around in the dark wondering why the of "Negrofobia" has taken hold of the country at this time: why laws are being enacted in the different states of government to humiliate and degrade us; why we shot, burned and licked on the least provocation, specially selected, ten million of the most law abiding seriously free (?) country possesses, out of the millions of every nationality many of whom are the scum of cities, for this dastardly treatment? Perhaps it is because the old flag from touching the ground at San Juan Hill the first blood shed in the Revolutionary war. Perhaps in the Philippines we relieved the white soldiers not dead by bullets but from ravaging and infectious diseases it is because at the present time the ninth and tenth Texas border line, in an effort to protect THEIR being "accidentally" shot by the warring Mexicans wield of protest from the powers that be; perhaps it is because we have been called and not found wanting, and in important local or national that had for its object the better peoples we have played an important part. What a race, Negroes fighting on the southern border to protect at on the northern, eastern and western border has got officials whose duty it is to exclude members of their entering, this will be the state of affairs if the immigrant comes a law. Will not the American white people save the humiliating position of the alleged cultured and Europe, of which it might be well said, "Oh, judgmented to brutish beats, and men have lost their reason." LARGE OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW, likewise a little idea fostered by a few earnest, intelligent, race loving people may grow into a movement wide in its scope, providing the underlying principles ring true. No just cause is every lost, it may be long in the coming but sooner or later right will surely triumph. Today the Negro race is passing through a veritable fire test, on every hand we are beset with injustices that would try the patience of a Job. We grope around in the dark wondering why this epidemic of "Negrofobia" has taken hold of the country at this particular time; why laws are being enacted in the different states and at our seat of government to humiliate and degrade us; why we are being shot, buried and lynched on the least provocation, why we are especially selected, ten million of the most law abiding citizens his gloriously free (?) country possesses, out of the millions of foreigners of every nationality many of whom are the scum of other countries, for this dastardly treatment? Perhaps it is because we kept the old flag from touching the ground at San Juan Hill; ours was the first blood shed in the Revolutionary war. Perhaps because in the Philippines we relieved the white soldiers not only from death by bullets but from ravaging and infectious diseases; perhaps it is because at the present time the ninth and tenth cavalry on the Texas border line, in an effort to protect THEIR country, are being "accidentally" shot by the warring Mexicans without a word of protest from the powers that be; perhaps it is because in every war we have been called and not found wanting, and in every movement local or national that had for its object the betterment of all peoples we have played an important part. What a pretty picture, Negroes fighting on the southern border to protect a country that on the northern, eastern and western border has government officials whose duty it is to exclude members of their race from entering, this will be the state of affairs if the immigration bill becomes a law. Will not the American white people save themselves the humiliating position of the alleged cultured and Christian Europe, of which it might be well said, "Oh, judgment thou hast fled to brutish beats, and men have lost their reason." THE HABIT OF LYNCHING. HIFTY-FOUR LYNCHINGS' occurred in the United States for the year 1914, six more than during the early forty-nine of the fifty-four being colored, showing that a grievous error was made somewhere: Think white men lynched! It is unbelievable, and all because committed some atrocious crime, not "suspected" manually committed the crime. It seems that we can have exclusive. Lynching was a form of punishment especially for US at least that is what we have been led to be ups the fun wasn't coming fast and furious enough so in a few of their own number for good measure, and a man and they become more acquainted to the shad FIFTY-FOUR LYNCHINGS occurred in the United States during the year 1914, six more than during the preceding year. Only forty-nine of the fifty-four being colored, showing conclusively that a grievous error was made somewhere. Think of it, FIVE white men lynched! It is unbelievable, and all because they simply committed some atrocious crime, not "suspected" mark you, but actually committed the crime. It seems that we can have nothing exclusive. Lynching was a form of punishment especially prepared for US at least that is what we have been led to believe. Perhaps the fun wasn't coming fast and furious enough so they threw in a few of their own number for good measure, and as time goes on and they become more accustomed to the shedding of blood, this pleasant pastime will be resorted to very often regardless of color. The states that are in the limelight with the finger of scorn pointed to them, and the number of lynchings to their credit are: Alabama, 1; Arkansas, 2; Florida, 1; Georgia, 1; ILLINOIS, 1; Kentucky, 1; Louisiana, 13; Mississippi, 7; Missouri, 3; North Carolina, 1; New Mexico, 1; Oregon, 1; Oklahoma, 3; South Carolina, 4; Texas, 4. Of the total number it will be noted only two were in the North. In the beginning lynch law was the outcome of the refusal or neglect of the authorities to maintain the peace and punish criminals. Now what is keeping the mob spirit alive is the weakness of the authorities in dealing with the mobs themselves. All the unruly elements in communities so afflicted are encouraged by the immunity from punishment which they have enjoyed. Wherever the authorities have taken a firm stand in the beginning the mob has been content to let the law have its way. The remedy is firmness in maintaining the peace. The arrest and trial of a few ring leaders, and of course PROMINENT CITIZENS, might prove, if nothing else, that they were the scum of the earth and the people at large would revolt against their domination and the evil would be cured very quickly. The Negro must protect himself and family with the white man's weapon, and be willing to die for the cause, if he ever expects to get what is rightfully his, JUSTICE. JACK JOHNSON, who addressed the Brazil, South America, Board of Commerce last week, told them, asked about the condition of his people, said, "Their lives are not their own and when shot down by one man in the South the papers never speak of it, but when a mob lynches one the whole press, big and small, clap their hands for joy." He told how each year 5,000 or more are killed by individuals and the government never kicks. Men andomen wept to see and hear of such treatment of the colored man. Why Rock the Boat Uncle Sam? UNCLE SAM, STOP ROCKING THE BOAT. Is it because the Negro will notrise up and strike the South for the lynchings and mob rule, or is it because he allows himself to be carted around in southern cattle cars, or it may be because the sudden stop of slavery we were cut short of your design of making all the Negroes white, or is it really because the Negro has required too much education, for you and I do not say "Boss" and "Missus" any more. Uncle, it does not matter to us how much you rock the boat, we are going to stick, and the worst of all, we intend making Uncle Sam like it. BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP SEA seems to be the position the United States finds itself in at present. With Canadian soldiers on the north shooting up innocent Americans and Mexico on the south doing the same thing, it would seem about time someone was getting busy, forget for the moment the watchful waiting policy and demand satisfaction. We are being placed in the eyes of the world in the position of the yellow cur who comes in for a kick whether he deserves it or not, and gets it only because he will turn tail and run rather than fight. While all the other big powers are at war we have set off and congratulated ourselves that we were at peace with the world—there is ever a calm before a storm. How many of the powers now engrossed in war thought a year ago they would be dragged into the net. Today desolation, despair, death, devastated countries hold sway where but a few months ago health, wealth and an abundance of the good things in life were present. One of the safest ways of preserving peace is to be fully prepared for war. Power brings respect. Demands are granted more readily when it is known that their is a force back of the demands. A country as rich as ours should have the biggest and best navy in the world, and an army large enough to do effective work when called upon at short notice. Mexicans have been shooting our soldiers from across the border, accidental so they say, but what are we doing about it? Nothing. Two hunters were killed by Canadian soldiers the other day and again what are we doing about it? Practically nothing. And the fault, of course, is at the fountain head. If these wise (?) men would spend more time in constructive legislation and less time in making laws to persecute one-tenth of the population of law abiding citizens, the country wouldn't find itself in such an embarrassing position. WILLIAM MONROE TROTTER THERE IS ALWAYS TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY. The wise man reserves judgment until both sides have had. In the Wilson-Trotter controversy we have been told, Trotter "sassed" the President and otherwise behaved in a very unpleasing to His Excellency. We have also had no better source than Mr. Trotter himself, quite to the contrary. The biased press is responsible in a great measure, for institutions done the race. Recently our largest Chicago daily, this headline, "Irish Clubs Turns Away Negro Whose Wilson—Keep Trotter Out by Force when He Angrily" comes In—Take Viva Voce Vote," then follows a lengthy and throwing, punctuated with jibes and jeers calculated to the reader unfavorably not only toward Mr. Trotter but the race. And this is not only in one paper but in several. Another side of the story is that Mr. Trotter was invited to the Irish Fellowship Club to address that organization being made of the set speakers failed to put in an appearance, proviso being made for the reason that the programs are in weeks in advance. As requested, Mr. Trotter appeared, seated in front of the President, who met him cordially and told him very much there would not be room on the program, speaker had put in an appearance, but if he would rest they would put him on their next program. A pleasant and the gentleman parted. Quite a different tale with the favor of Mr. Trotter. His mission in this city as in every city he visits is to instill into the minds of his hearers the density of unification, sticking together on every cause, at the race a whole. His is not a selfish motive for refusing his life and his means for the cause. Every man, who child should be awake and ready to strike a blow when is hot. We need leaders, let us have more William McMasters. THERE IS ALWAYS TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY and the wise man reserves judgment until both sides have been heard. In the Wilson-Trotter controversy we have been told that Mr. Trotter "sassed" the President and otherwise behaved in a manner very unpleasing to His Excellency. We have also heard from no better source than Mr. Trotter himself, quite to the contrary. The biased press is responsible in a great measure, for the injustices done the race. Recently our largest Chicago daily contained this headline, "Irish Clubs Turns Away Negro Who Assailed Wilson—Keep Trotter Out by Force when He Angrily Tries to Come In—Take Viva Voce Vote," then follows a lengthy article of mud throwing, punctuated with jibes and jeers calculated to impress the reader unfavorably not only toward Mr. Trotter but the entire race. And this is not only in one paper but in several. Again the other side of the story is that Mr. Trotter was invited by a member of the Irish Fellowship Club to address that organization providing one of the set speakers failed to put in an appearance, this proviso being made for the reason that the programs are made up weeks in advance. As requested, Mr. Trotter appeared, sent in his card to the President, who met him cordially and told him he regretted very much there would not be room on the program as every speaker had put in an appearance, but if he would remain over they would put him on their next program. A pleasant good day and the gentleman parted. Quite a different tale with the odds all in favor of Mr. Trotter. His mission in this city as in every other city he visits is to instill into the minds of his hearers the necessity of unification, sticking together on every cause that affects the race a whole. His is not a selfish motive for he is sacrificing his life and his means for the cause. Every man, woman and child should be awake and ready to strike a blow when the iron is hot. We need leaders, let us have more William Monroe Trotters. THE TRAVESTY UPON WENDELL PHILLIPS. MISS TALBOT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO protested to Ella Flagg Young, superintendent of our'p'pls, against the social separation of pupils on a color bar. Vendell Phillips high school. It is interesting to note the i MISS TALBOT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO has protested to Ella Flagg Young, superintendent of our public schools, against the social separation of pupils on a color basis at the Wendell Phillips high school. It is interesting to note the reply made by the social matron of the school, Miss Smith, in defense of the policy. Because some of the pupils come from wealthy families in Kenwood she draws the color line permitting only white pupils to enjoy the social features of the school at a stated time and only colored pupils at another time. We would suggest to Miss Smith the best way out of the dilemma would be to advise the parents of those pupils who make protest against associating with colored pupils to enroll them at private institutions. The public schools are PUBLIC SCHOOLS and free to all citizens alike in every particular. Such prejudice is born of snobbery and defeats the fundamental principle of any education that merit and honor only tell. What a mockery of the jewels and gems of thought taught at Wendell Phillips school from Longfellow, Emerson and Lowell about justice and sympathy and honor. Wendell Phillips was a forenmost champion of equal rights and democracy, forsooth, he must turn, over in his grave and sigh. What a heritage comes to us from the ideals of his life! Let's change the school's name or change the school's policy. IT MIGHT NOT BE A BAD IDEA for the merchants to clean off the sidewalks in front of their places of business, appearances go a long ways towards making a success of anything. AUTHORS AND BOOKS Review of New Books, Pamphlets and Other. Literary Efforts Submitted to The Chicago Defender. Lyman Abbott on the Race Problem. Dr. Lyman Abbott, successor of Henry Ward Beecher as the preacher of Plymouth Church, is writing for the Outlook Magazine, of which he is the editor-in-chief, a series of articles dealing with his reminiscences of the mama life after years. In chapter twelve, which appears in the issue of December 23, he discusses Reconstruction and the efforts made for the solution of the Negro problem in the south. He refers to Dr. Booker T. Washington, principal of Tuskegee Institute, as among the men he has best at working to bring about the solution of this vexed problem. He says: "Booker T. Washington, who has done more to interpret the South to the North and the North to the South, the white man to the black man and the black man to the white man, than any other American, and whom the race in the same place with the other great racial leaders of human history." ROYAL CIRCLE GROWING; MEMBERSHIP OF 30,000 (Special to the Chicago Defender.) Helena, Ark, Jan. 8—Within five years since its organization the Royal Circle of Friends of Helena, Ark, has enrolled a membership of 30,000 in state financial paid out to the benefaction of their deceased over $200,000. Dr. R. A. Williams is supreme president. CEMENTING FACTIONS WINGTON OFFICIALS were besieged with the use their influence to defeat the immigrant object is to further humiliate a race of people burdened almost beyond endurance. Would standing if the Booker Washington faction, the Dale Monroe Trotter faction would get together and fight united for the things that that singly for? They are all working for the same race, so what is to be gained by personal child's play, "we won't play in your yard you wont in our yard" and "I won't join your organization make me leader," these are the thoughts if the While we are squabbling among ourselves for what we have gained is being taken from us. Not needed against itself. We cannot all think alike for the treatment of them, it is true, but we can on the vital issues and until we do we need do to be our portion. L.S were besieged with letters aske- to defeat the immigration bill, to muniate a race of people who al- and endurance. Wouldn't it be a washington faction, the DuBois fa- cion would get together on a com- fer the things that they are now all working for the same end, the be gained by personal vilification today in your yard you will have ton't join your organization because we are the thoughts if they are not among ourselves for some petty ing taken from us. No house can be cannot all think alike on some man, it is true, but we can stand as until we do we need expect only WASHINGTON OFFICIALS were besieged with letters asking that they use their influence to defeat the immigration bill, whose soul object is to further humiliate a race of people who already are burdened almost-beyond endurance. Wouldn't it be a glorious thing if the Booker Washington faction, the DuBois faction and the Monroe Trotter faction would get together on a common ground and fight unitedly for the things that they are now fighting singly for? They are all working for the same end, the uplift of the race, so what is to be gained by personal vilification and that child's play, "we won't play in your yard you will have to come over in our yard" and "I won't join your organization because you won't make me leader," these are the thoughts if they are not spoken. While we are squabbling among ourselves for some petty honor, what we have gained is being taken from us. No house can stand divided against itself. We cannot all think alike on some subjects or the treatment of them, it is true, but we can stand as one man on the vital issues and until we do we need expect only the worst to be our portion. INEFFICIENT POLICE PROTECTION GENERAL ROUND UP of the loafing elephant would make the streets much safer to travel at night. It is believed that a large share of our course snatching and holds-ups which have been the police so much trouble, has been done atope. Because a man is out of work is no reason by his time on the street, in a saloon or in some places to spend money, not make it, and the clucking up such loiterers when found too often, so many crimes have been committed here on the measures must be taken to check them. But upon numerous occasions that an insufficiency of our own race were detailed to care for the district) but nothing so far has been done to other perhaps after some exceptionally atrocious crimes all the authorities will get busy. CONTGOMERY, ALA., charitable organization, city, have been giving dinners to the poor who appears never to have occurred to them that people might at times be hungry too, unaware of their not, not by the colored people, for the, but by one of the commissioners, who said: extending charity to the needy white people, I can expand the proposition by looking after them to offer a resolution, however, to keep the city'sapon by unworthy Negroes. Perfectly negro should receive help, and by the same rule, but that's a horse of another color, it isn't much restrictions if they do take care of a lot of worth that's the difference to them? Now if these Negroes some far away island and needed Christian group, a la American, it would be forthcoming. Too true, "distance lends enchantment." WAS DUTTON'S PAL REALLY COLD does not set on our stomachs quite well to hear, man, the white thug's pal, was a race man. It soundsear that somebodylied, we want more proof to the. The police have not been wholly on the store we are all from Missouri. The race to manse and conviction of "gun-toters" of what raging band has bitterly turned our stomachs; you mention. How could the police tell a mullato rat at 12 o'clock at night when they can't tell or he not have been an Italian as well as a Jew for that matter. Give us police women a policemen and let the civil service board apperit and we will be able to give a report to the which was never known in Chicago. There are on the police waiting list and have waited on yet we need more men. What are they waiting the police confidence men now under indictment. P of the loafing element by the much safer to travel at night by law that a large share of the house-holds-ups which have caused the trouble, has been done by persons out of work is no reason he should in a saloon or in some pool room, not make it, and the police are as when found too often in these been committed here of late that taken to check them. It has beenusions that an insufficient number detailed to care for the so-called far has been done to relieve theoptionally atrocious crime has been it busy. o charitable organizations with the dinners to the poor white people, occurred to them that perhaps the times be hungry too, until the fact the colored people, for they are the commissioners, who said: "Now that needy white people, I think that motion by looking after the Negroes, ever, to keep the city from being Negroes." Perfectly right; no unlip, and by the same rule, no unnecessary do take care of a lot of unworthyation let a lot of worthy Negroes them? Now if these Negroes were and needed Christianizing or a would be forthcoming without a ends enchantment." PAL REALLY COLORED? Much quite well to hear the police was a race man. It sounds rough, we want more proof than that of we been wholly on the square with souri. The race to man stands for gun-toters" of what race; but the need our stomachs; you must prove police tell a mullato man from a when they can't tell one at 11:45 in Italian as well as a Irishman or Give us police women and give us civil service board appoint accord-to give a report to the citizens in the Chicago. There are eight race list and have waited over a year, What are they waiting for, more then under indictment? A GENERAL ROUND UP of the loafing element by the police would make the streets much safer to travel at night by law abiding citizens. It is believed that a large share of the housebreaking, purse snatching and holds-ups which have caused the citizens and the police so much trouble, has been done by persons of this stripe. Because a man is out of work is no reason he should while away his time on the street, in a saloon or in some pool room, these are places to spend money, not make it, and the police are safe in picking up such loiterers when found too often in these places. So many crimes have been committed here of late that some drastic measures must be taken to check them. It has been pointed out upon numerous occasions that an insufficient number of officers of our own race were detailed to care for the so-called "black district" but nothing so far has been done to relieve the situation, perhaps after some exceptionally atrocious crime has been committed the authorities will get busy. IN MONTGOMERY, ALA., charitable organizations with the aid of the city, have been giving dinners to the poor white people, and it appears never to have occurred to them that perhaps the poor colored people might at times be hungry too, until the fact was called to their notice, not by the colored people, for they are the last to beg, but by one of the commissioners, who said: "Now that we are extending charity to the needy white people, I think that the city can expand the proposition by looking after the Negroes. I expect to offer a resolution, however, to keep the city from being imposed upon by unworthy Negroes." Perfectly right; no unworthy Negro should receive help, and by the same rule, no unworthy white, but that's a horse of another color, it isn't necessary to make such restrictions if they do take care of a lot of unworthy whites, and do in their discrimination let a lot of worthy Negroes starve, what's the difference to them? Now if these Negroes were only off on some far away island and needed Christianizing or a plate of soup, a la American, it would be forthcoming, without a murmur. Too true, "distance lends enthancement." NOW WAS DUTTON'S PAL REALLY COLORED? It does not set on our stomachs quite well to hear the police say Dutton, the white thug's pal, was a race man. It sounds rough, and we fear that somebody lied, we want more proof than that of the police. The police have not been wholly on the square with us, therefore we are all from Missouri. The race to man stands for the capture and conviction of "gun-toters" of what race; but the railroading band has bitterly turned our stomachs; you must prove your allegation. How could the police tell a mullato man from a white man at 12 o'clock at night when they can't tell one at 11:45 a.m. Could he not have been an Italian as well as a Irishman or perhaps a Jew for that matter. Give us police women and give us more race policemen and let the civil service board appoint according to merit and we will be able to give a report to the citizens the like of which was never known in Chicago. There are eight race men now on the police waiting list and have waited over a year, it is said, yet we need more men. What are they waiting for, more men like the police confidence men now under indictment? KEEPING PEACE IN THE FAMILY. THE A HEADING OF "JACK'S FAULT," that Washington Bulletin has this to say: "The color league of Milwaukee has protested the action of men who have barred colored men from parting bouts permitted by the Wisconsin law. Jack. He should permit some white man to be and the ban should be raised. Inability to be he has made it necessary to eliminate the blast cannot be done by fisticuffs." There is more these few tere words, and we are truly sorry for anything more substantial than advice to world as to the best way to whip the champion ring with one hand tied behind him might easily—bring the proper results or another way effective would be to blindfold him, at any time be "did' to keep peace in the family." 'JACK'S FAULT,' the editor of this to say: "The colored Citizens' is protested the action of the fight colored men from participating in the Wisconsin law. Jack Johnson' home white man to beat him un- raised. Inability to round up a try to eliminate the black man by incuffs." There is more truth than, and we are truly sorry that we stantial than advice to the white boy to whip the champion. Putting tied behind him might -we say our results or another way and per-blindfold him, at any rate some-ice in the family. WITH A HEADING OF "JACK'S FAULT," the editor of the Bloomington Bulletin has this to say: "The colored Citizens' Liberty League of Milwaukee has protested the action of the fight commissioners who have barred colored men from participating in the boxing bouts permitted by the Wisconsin law. Jack Johnson is at fault. He should permit some white man to beat him unmercifully and the ban would be raised. Inability to round up a white hope has made it necessary to eliminate the black man by ukase as it cannot be done by fisticuffs." There is more truth than poetry in these few fense words, and we are truly sorry that we cannot offer anything more substantial than advice to the white sporting world as to the best way to whip the champion. Putting Jack in the ring with one hand tied behind him—we say might advisedly—bring the proper results or another way and perhaps more effective would be to blindfold him, at any rate something must be "didn't to keep peace in the family. It seems so strange the mothers of our high school girls and boys will sit idly by and let school teachers run over their children like they do. You had better go back South where you have no privileges. We have a "toe hold" here and we expect to keep it though HELL freezes over. All cowards must leave Chicago. Our children MUST enjoy every privilege. We will not stand for a color line, not even in Heaven. The Negro's hat is in the ring and we intend to fight for all our rights. Just as the Jew is doing, those who will not AWAY with them. THE RACE NEEDS A REAL LEADER THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES have proven conclusively that the American Negro must have one recognized leader. The thousand and one we have now will never lead to victory. Booker T. is all right, not because he can get next to the powers that be, but because he is sent by his race. We need a recognized leader here in Chicago and every city needs one, and let them meet each year with the Business League and discuss ways and means to get our race out of this "hellish plight." REPRESENTATIVE MANN predicts that there will be a shortage of $1,000,000,000 the coming year in the government's receipts. Well there still remains the consolation of knowing that it might be twice as much, we can't expect the Democrats to ruin the country entirely until they get on their last year. VARDAMAN HAS AGAIN PROPOSED the repeal of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments, with the gang of southern rebels behind him he is beginning to feel his oats. The South is going to take a step too far some of these days and they are going to regret it all the balance of the time. THE EDITOR OF THE BOSTON GUARDIAN is in town not to tell us what he said to the President but to tell us, what we should do to keep the wolves from the door. TWO MORE YEARS OF DEMOCRATIC MISRULE, my how the time drags, and again "What shall the harvest be." DEFENDER FIRST is the slogan for Chicago folks, it "LISTENS" good. DEFENDER'S LEGAL HELPS Jim Crow Parties in School. Jan. 4.—Defender's Legal Helps: I understand that one of the teachers of the Wendell Phillips high school has discriminated against certain children attending the socials which are a part of public affairs and the salary of public employees being paid from the public fund and are being used, which has been paid for by the tax payers of this city and county. What redress have the parents of those children who have been denied their legal rights to participate in those school affairs without restricting them? ANSWER: The laws of Illinois make it a criminal offense for any act of discrimination on account of race, color or any condition not applicable alike to all citizens, and we advise that personal letters be sent to this office by both parents and children of the students to be taken against and the matter will be taken up at once by our legal department. Your Lawyer is Correct. Jan. 3, 1912, I brought a suit against an insurance company upon a policy of accident insurance, which had been issued to during his life and in which was the beneficiary. My attorney recovered a judgment for $,000. Now, a days ago he informed me that the higher court had reversed the judgment because improper testimony had been given during the trial. I would like to be informed if for a reason like that higher courts reverse judgments? ANSWER: The reason you give above has been held sufficient for the higher court to reverse a judgment, and your attorney no doubt has correctly informed you. Jan. 3, 1912, Defender's Legal Helps: Has a night court been established in Chicago and what kind of cases does it try? ANSWER: Yes. It is a branch of the Municipal court of Chicago and has the same power as any other branch of the same court, but it is now mostly used as a convenience in having bonds signed for persons arrested in the city, and it also will dispose of minor offenses such as violation of the city ordinances. THE EDITOR'S MAIL Another year has gone and we turn to welcome the new year of 1915. To the Editor—We wish you a happy and prosperous year. May you continue to print one of the best papers, giving the facts of current events of the people, of the happenings of the race, which is so often overlooked by our other papers' correspondents. May this year be the banner year for selling The Defender in your community. May we all help to make this the ban- RENT MONEY You never see again. The same money paid as easy installments on the rlk kind of A HOME OF YOUR OWN is in reality put back into your own pock No heirs can crop up and lay claim to any property that you buy for If you can't see above bargains during hours stated, phone our Mr. Tl Randolph 3751, for special appointment. FRED'K H. BARTLETT & CO., Or 59-69 West Washington Strr MES have proven conclusively that one recognized leader. The thou- never lead to victory. Booker T. get next to the powers that be, but. We need a recognized leader here, one, and let them meet each year discuss ways and means to get our NN predicts that there will be a timing year in the government's re- the consolation of knowing that can't expect the Democrats to ruin get on their last year. NN PROPOSED the repeal of the elements, with the gang of southern ing to feel his oats. The South is of these days and they are going time. BOSTON GUARDIAN is in town, the President but to tell us what we on the door. DEMOCRATIC MISRULE, my What shall the harvest be." The slogan for Chicago folks, it ner year by doubling our orders and help to put The Defender first among the journals, first in the community in which we live and first in the homes of our race, that they may see the good being done by the editor, R. S. Abbott, and the author. Aawaking the Result. A cursory glance at the political situation of the Second ward of the city of Chicago and the inevitable result, if there is not a change of front (among the Afro-American citizens of the war) in the near future, is enough to make one shoulder at the lack of courage and action among the supposed leaders for the common good of the race. Can it be true that after more than fifty years of schooling in the handling of the ballot and its potency when used as a unit, the Afro-American citizens of the great city of Chicago are going to throw away the greatest opportunity of their political existence to land one of their own race in the "council" of *t* is city by imitating the dog in the manger? Maal, a humble voter, ask, where lies trouble? Is it the inability of *t* common people to see the opportunity an insatiable desire for so aggravating themselves, upon the general public because an enthusiastic but diminutive following, even when the result is obviously deteriorating to their civil and political influence—is that leadership? We are all appreciative of the allegiance that makes a leader loyal to the wishes of his constituency. That is as it ought to be. But there comes a time when even the people's choice must follow his own conviction and duty to obey his right, but it is his duty to obey his right, and it is the case demand it. The majority not always right, and the man upon the scene should be in a better position to interpret the signs than the fostering his cause from the rear. Here is the situation as it stands today. Three avowed candidates to serve, only one can get it. On of them has received the endorsement of the party organization. Is that endorsement real or superficial? Test it. Without expressing a preference to either candidate, let them and their close advisers get together, accept possible the choice of the party organization so as to bind the organization, but by all means decide upon three or four and let the other two join hands, show their confidence that it is the proper thing to is for the greatest good to the greatest number. Let not the opportunity be lost to force the dominant race prove the reality of their endorsement by contributing to the election to the city council of the city of Chicago, member of that race because of whose casualty loyalty to the Republican party exists and achieved some of its greatest successes. Let us hope that the American factions of the Second war will get together, and at once. Owe it to yourselves as leaders and individuals; you owe it to your constituency; you owe it to posterity, P. K. be open from 2 to 4 P. M. y. They must be at once. lattice stone 3-18, room 8; asphalt street. Close to downstairs and the lake frost. stone 3-18; fine rester; dandy location. Linen in ear. See this today. Jardin. Jardin and basement. brick asphalt wall with wood. Good Cottage Grove surface. brick, stone trim. 16 rooms. 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