Chicago Defender

The poem, "Bound for the Proiised Land," written by Mr. Ward of Jacksonville, Fla., which appeared in the issue of Nov. 11, will re-appear in the issue of Jan. 13. This poem caused more men to leave the Southland than any other single effort. So great was the demand for the papers of that date that we have run out and have promised thousands to reprint it. GUILTY OF PRACTICING MEDICINE MINUS LICENSE Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 22.—Johnnie Jackson denied he had ever attempted to practice medicine during his trial in the Criminal court. Jackson claimed that he was a doctor of divinity and not a doctor of medicine. Two women members of the Race, however, claimed that Jackson had on numerous occasions tried to cure them and that he had collected money for his services. Jackson was fined $150 and given ten days in jail. well or and available assist- tion incident ductor wanted a small down in W. Va., but nowing that no available, refused was taken to a hospital. JOYRIDER KILLED Ft Smith, Ark. Dec. 22.—George Flowers died late Sunday afternoon from injuries he had received when an automobile he was driving overturned near the Country Club cariller in the day. Death was caused by concussion of the brain, sustained when Flowers fell head foremost from the machine. According to the witnesses the dead man was returning from the other side of the river and had attempted to match his speed with some other motorist. In attempting to round a curve he had turned too short and his death was the result. HOLLOWAY GOES SOUTH Wilmington, Del., Dec. 22. J. D. Holloway of the City Club left a few days ago for Birmingham, Ala. J. Johnnie James, 223 West 11th street, spent the week-end in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Bristol, 909 Orange street, gave a party Friday night in honor of Mr. W. J. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Wilson. * Ben Byrd of the City Club is out again after a slight attack of influenza. * Wm Jackson, the local boxer, denied the statement that he would fight Roger Guyton New Year's night. Mr. Jackson says the statement is absolutely false. FLAGMAN KILLED CHICAGO DEFENDER NEWS SERVICE DeLand, Fla., Dec. 22—Sam Moore, a flagman on the Atlantic coast line crossing, was instantly killed at the DeLand using when he was hit twice by a ing train. [Picture of a man in a suit with a hat, looking slightly to the side.] CHRISTMAS BY PAUL LAWRENCE DUNBAR Step wid de banjo and glide wid de fiddle, Dis ain' no time fu' to pottah and piddle; Fu' Christmas is comin', it's right on de way And deys houahs to dance 'fo' de break o' de day. What if de win' is talkin' an' whistlin'? Look at dat flah how hit's spittin' an' bristlin'! Heat in de ashes an' heat in de cindahs. Ol' Mistah Fros' kin' des look thoo de windahs. Heat up de toddy an' pas' de wa'm glasses, Don' step to shivah at blowin' an' blas'es, Keep on de kittle an' keep it a-hummin'; Eat all and drink all, dey's lots mo' a-comin'. Look hyeah, Maria, don't open dat ovon, Want all dose people a-pushin' an' shovin'? Res' f'om de dance? Yes, you done cotched dat odah, Mammy done cotch it, an' law! hit nigh flo'h huh; 'Possum is monst'ous fu' mekin' folks fin' it! Come, draw yo' cheers up, i's sho' I do' min' it. Eat up dem cretters, you men folks and wimmens. 'Possums ain' skace w'en dey's lots o' persimmons. vorgon Mr. John y in Nosea, Engants, will his pala ex-Mayer and gave his best energy and service to his country in aiding the soldiers who are fighting for the English flag. King George of England and all London has rejoiced over the spirit he has always exhibited under the Union Jack. When he was elected mayor of Etterssea, the incident welded the darker races closer than ever before. He was elected on his merit. He has lived here a number of years and made a wonderful impression throughout all England. King George is to visit during the holidays all the hospitals and the ex-mayors will be his guests, and ex-Mayor Archer was among the first invited. He will be accompanied by his wife, who is a handsome brown-skin woman. CHAUFFEUR IN ACCIDENT CUSKSCO DESKER NEWS SERVICE Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 22—John Walker, chauffeur, was found unconscious on the Monerief road Friday of last week by Deputy Sheriffs Lord and Tucker, and was sent to the county hospital in a serious condition. The car driven by Walker collided with a telegraph pole, badly damaging the car and throwing Walker out against the pole. He was found unconscious, and it is believed that his skull is fractured. BOY KILLED New Orleans, La., Dec. 22.-George Williams, an 11 year old boy, was killed by a Texas & Pacific passenger train at the public crossing at Marrero on Saturday afternoon. He was run down while attempting to pass in front of the train. SHIP cher, of Battersea, will visit New Year's with King George FIRST PRIEST OF RACE TO CELEBRATE SILVER JUBILEE Baltimore. L. Dec. 22—The silver jubilee of Charles Randolph Uncles, the Catholic priest of the Race order, in the United States, will be held, beginning Sunday morning, Jan. 7, with a solemn high mass at St. Francis Navier's church, at 11 o'clock. Rev. P. Denis, the pastor of the church, has gone to considerable expense to make the ceremony in every respect one belitting the occasion. At 8 p. m. solemn vespers will be sung at St. Barnabas' church. The civic and social features of the celebration and the presentation of a purse will take place at St. Peter Claver's hall on Monday evening, Jan. S. Efforts are being made to collect a fund of $1,000 to show appreciation of the work of Father Uncles. Knoxville, Tenn., Dec. 22.-Munroe Hutchinson, aged 30, was killed on the west platform of the Southern railway freight yards when a barrel of cast iron fell on his chest and face. He was pushing a truck from one car to another, when he slipped and the barrel which was on the truck fell on him, crushing him. He lived only twenty minutes after the accident. He came from Rome, Ga., and had only been here for a few weeks. MURDERER GRANTED PARDON. Little Rock, Ark. Dec. 22.-J. B. Cox, sentenced to five years' imprisonment for the killing of Allen Bobe, another member of the Race at a social in Franklin county last summer, was pardoned by Gov. George Hayes. The pardon was recommended by the trial judge. Boat Brought Back After Much Trouble 1916 Brooklyn, N. Y., Dec. 32.—Moore to a plier in Erie Basin is a huge old rustpot of a steamship, barnacle encrusted, sticky with mildew and rotten. But three short years ago a thousand persons bullied upon her dreams of an empire, of a huge and wealthy country where they would be better than the best in this country. Some of them have died in their attempt to make their dream a reality; others, after passing safely through compound dangers of drowning and disease, are now scattered along the west coast of Africa, picking up their living as they can, scorned and mistreated in the land where their empire was to be. So ends their faith in "King Sam," the magic tongued African who had woven the scheme that made happy their sleep with soft dreams. For months now they have been awake, and aware that it was all a nightmare. Sam's Scheme Three hundred feet from the spot where she was moored two years ago last spring, the Liberia was tied on Sunday after a dangerous trip from Africa. When "King Sam" was filling some of the newspapers of the Race of this country with his stock selling scheme the authorities got after him quickly, but he was able to point to the vessel in Erie Basin, which he had re-labeled Liberia, as proof of his good faith. So the authorities permitted him to continue, as there was nothing illegal in his methods, and because they more than half suspected that he was honest, although a visionary. His scheme was to transplant members of the Race in America to Africa, where they would build an empire. One share of stock at $25 entitled its purchaser to a free voyage to the empire, where land would be given him. Sam was to be emperor. Money Came Rolling In The British authorities tried to prevent his work, but could do nothing except trumpet warnings in our newspapers. But in spite of that both sexes flooded Sam's office with their subscriptions; he bought the Liberia for about $200,000 in cash. He injected religion into the scheme, and... surrounded... every... commonplace with the mysticisms and formality that our people love. The Liberia, under a crew of members of the Race, few of whom were sailors, steamed to Galveston and there the first load of passengers for Africa was taken aboard. The trip was made; disease claimed a huge toll, others were swept overboard during storms. It was a miracle that the vessel did not founder under her inexperienced crew. She reached Africa, and here Sam sought his kingdom. The land was not WHITE SANTA CLAUS GOT DRUNK St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 22—The most novel Santa Claus in this town pronounces between two, candy stores of C. G. Bango (white), 603 Market street and 1252 South Broadway. Early last week the white merchant decided he could gain much Christmas trade by having a Santa outside his place, so he hired a white man, fitted him up, and everything went fine for a white, until the man faded one night with the uniform. A notice was printed and the fugitive saw the article and got scared and returned the outfit. Bango then advertised for a lazy man. He had lots of replies and finally chose a man. This one got drunk and the things he said aren't fit to print. He got fired! Then Bango hit upon a brilliant idea — a dark Santa Claus. Great. Now his porter, who is a member of the Race, walks up and down the street as Santa and Bango doesn't fear any longer. WANT A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 23—Prominent members of the Race are interested in a movement to petition the circuit judges of the city to appoint a member of the Race as justice of the peace to succeed Justice-Frank Slater (white), who was recently elected to the office of public administrator. Slater is from the fourth constabulary district, in which the majority of the voters are members of the Race. It is believed that with a united effort this appointment can be succeeded. SMOTHERED IN SEED' Forest City, Ark. Dec. 22.—The body of an unidentified member of the Race, badly decayed, was found in a pile of cotton. seed in the seed house of the Forest City Cotton & Oil Mill Co. when part of the seed was removed. Physicians attributed the death to smothering. It is thought he went to sleep beside the pile and that part of the seed fell upon him. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 23.—Doc Spencer, who for a quarter of a century kept a blacksmith shop at 217 E. Oklahoma street, was found sitting in a chair dead at his home, 514 N. Street, by a woman who did his washing. He had been dead for some hours and was alone, his wife having gone to visit some friends in Muskogee. DR. POOL GOES TO BRAZIL Hearing of the no-color-line in Brazil, and that a man is given a snow for what is in his brain and not for his white face, Dr. Pool, 3345 State street, uncle of Sam Payton, left Tuesday evening for Brazil, where, he will teach in the University of Brazil Medical School. The doctor will visit old college chum in Trinidad en rou forthcoming. The Liberia was anchored while the empire seekers sought work. Sam drifted to a west coast village and soon put such a spell on the natives that they elected chief. Towed All the Way Back When the war multiplied the value of freighters those to whom Sam owed huge sums thought they could get some of it back by bringing the Liberia home. It was hard to find any vessel which would consent to tow her. Finally the G. W. Morse, a wooden tug, went after her, but was never heard from after she left this port. Then on Sept. 17 last the Zealandia, of the Universal Transportation Company left here under Capt. A. W. Barlow. At Barbados her crew sickened of the work and quit. Another crew was shipped and on Oct. 18 she reached the Liberia, then anchored off Animahoe. Some of the barnacles on the old ship's sides were scruped off by native divers; such repairs as could be made were made. An 800 foot 8-inch hawser was made fast and the journey home began. Luckily the weather remained fair, otherwise it is doubtful if the vessel could have remained afloat. The saloon of the Liberia is filled with reminders of Sam. There is the piano, from which camp meeting hymns and ragtime were thumped so much that it gives forth no sound. The liholum on the floor is worn through in a huge circle where the glances were held. Over a door in the rear is a sign "Holy"; King Sam used to meditate in the room behind it. There are scraps of hymns scattered around, some of them inscribed with the names of colonists. "Cotha Bwerly, give to my daughter S.B." "Mr. Fonnie Staples, Paden, Ocala, African Gold Coast, the Negro's Home," are two of the inscriptions. In the pianist's hymnal are written the names of half a dozen girls. In the store rooms are barrels of rotten corn beef, musty hams and milled potatoes. CLEVELAND MAYOR URGES MEDAL FOR TUNNEL HERO Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 22.—Mayor Davis and Director Farrell recommended the name of Garrett A. Morgan, inventor and hero of the recent tunnel disaster, to the Carnegie Hero Commission. This is the result of the request to the mayor from the Cleveland Colored Business Men's Association. It will be remembered that Morgan went into the gas-filled tunnel and saved the lives of many men after all hope had been given up. Plants Close on Account of the Heavy Exodus CHICAGO DEFENDER NEWS SERVICE Hattiesburg, Miss., Dec. 22—More than 100 employees of the J. J. Newman (white) Lumber company quit work when they received their semi-monthly pay and said that they were going north. This caused the lumber company to shut down their mills. Their plant at Samrall, Miss., is also closed down on account of a strike. Three hundred have notified them that unless an increase is given them they will go north to work. 400-POUND WOMAN DIES CHICAGO DEFENDER NEWS SERVICE Chambersburg, Fla., Dec. 22. — Mrs. James Calimer died at Pondale bank last week. She weighed 400 pounds. She was one of the heaviest women in the country, Mrs. Calimer was 41 years and 22 days old. Death was due to Bright's disease. For ten years she resided at Harrisonburg, and returned to Pondabank ill several months ago. She is survived by her husband and one son. Hubert: Funeral Monday morning. Meet at the house at 16:30 o'clock. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery, following services in the M. E. church. DIES FROM INJURIES CHICAGO DEFENDER NEWS SERVICE Selma, Ala., Dec. 22.—Lee Mosley, janitor of the city of Selma for the past several years, died Wednesday of last week at a late hour from injuries sustained in a runaway accident. He was in the buggy of Police Chief Dawson when the horse ran away, and he was injured when he jumped from the buggy. BOY KILLED BY TRAIN CHICAGO DEFENDER NEWS SERVICE. Lucy, Tenn., Dec. 22.—James Phillips, 15-year-old boy, was killed about 8:35 o'clock Thursday morning of last week when the Illinois Panama Limited struck him near his place. A mule he was driving also was killed and his buggy demolished. He was the son of Will Phillips, who is well thought of and who resides on the M. A. Holt farm. LABORER INSTITUTES SUIT Lynchburg, Va., Dec. 22.—Morris Clark, a laborer, has instituted suit in the federal court against the Southern Railway company, in which he asks $15,000 damages, alleging that he was refused Pullman accommodation on an excursion train to Atlantic City, N. J., here the evening of Aug. 18. ARRESTED THROUGH ACCIDENT Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 22.—Charged with having beat up two women members of his Race, Ben Colbert was arrested here when he was seen by the deputy sheriff. The sheriff had visited the premises twice, but this time he did so accidentally, finding Colbert, who tried to run. The United States Government Is the Servant of the People g down town, but returned, to his e on Rock street in a few minutes there found Homes with his wife. He need fire on Homes with a revolver, twice, and Homes fell with a shot his side. The other shot went wild of mark. A physician called to dress the wound and that it was a flesh wound only and at it was not dangerous so the man is not moved to the hospital. Homes claimed to have shot himself accidentally, and Mrs. Hawkins substantiated him, but the police finally wrung from them the truth of the matter. Hawkins was arrested at the hotel Monday morning. KANSANS FIGHT SEGREGATION CHICAGO DEFENDER NEWS SERVICE Kansas City, Kan., Dec. 22.—The Kansas Segregation League, a group of white citizens, recently presented a segregation ordinance and petitioned the mayor and commissioners to pass same, segregating white and colored citizens of this city. For some time this question has been agitated by a certain class of whites, and the city counselor secured copies of the similar ordinances of St. Louis, Mo., and Louisville, Ky., finding the legality of both to be pending before the Supreme Court of the United States. The commissioners refused to consider the ordinance, stating that the constitutionality of it was questioned, although the league urged immediate action. The various organized bodies of the city turned the fight against the ordinance over to the local branch of the A. A. C. P, which has made a con- tled campaign against the passage The Supreme Court will render a decision in these cases some time in January. Each officer, elected or appointed, of this government, from the President down to the police, is the servant of the people. The constitution of the federal government makes the two above statements true. Now, we are as much the people as any other race, and it is our duty not only to ourselves and our country, but to the future generations, to exercise every right (in an intelligent and friendly manner), guaranteed us as citizens by the constitution. There are many privileges that we now enjoy, and many more that we could have, merely by making a courteous demand. Here in Chicago, and also in New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington, and a few other large cities, our mail is delivered through underground pneumatic tubes. This service of delivery through the congested business districts of the cities saves many hours in the delivery of our letters. For instance, we get our letters from the main postoffice to the Armour station at Thirty-first and Indiana in 15 seconds through these tubes. It is absolutely necessary that we continue the use of these tubes. However, the congressmen from the smaller cities and outlying districts will vote on the question of discontinuing the tube service. Now, it is up to every true citizen to write their relatives and friends in the south and country districts, asking and urging them to write their congressmen at once, and say that they are very desirous that the "underground pneumatic tube service" be continued. This question comes up in congress the first week in January, 1917, so don't delay writing to your congressman and relatives. Just 2 cents will save untold trouble in the future, if every person will just take the time to write to congress or their congressman and courteously demand that this pneumatic tube service be maintained. Ann Arbor, Mich., Dec. 22.—Wednesday the university closed for the holidays, and will re-open Jan. 4. Most all of the fraternities, sororities, clubs and boarding houses are also closed. * Sunday night a sacred concert will be given by the Second Baptist choir. A Christmas tree will follow on Monday evening. * Tuesday evening the Sunshine Girls' Club of the Ann Arbor high school will give a party at Y. W. C. A. in honor of the girls, not attending the high school. * Mrs. Edward Hinch returned last week from a two months' visit with a sick sister in Syracuse, N. Y. * Edward Hinch Jr. arrived Sunday from Grand Rapids to be followed soon by Harold Hinch of Grand Rapids and Gerald Hinch of Chicago, when the annual Christmas reunion will take place at the old homestead on Lincoln avenue. * Miss Madie Pinkston has been confined to her room for the past week, but expects to leave for her home in Richmond, Ky., to remain indefinitely. She will leave next Wednesday. * Mrs. Mattie Ellison, Windshield Canada, Kan., law department, and Wm. Mice, Detroit, dental department, have been appointed temporary employees in the U. S. postoffice service at Detroit, by Postmaster Nagel. After the Christmas run of mall matter is over they will return to their studies, about Jan. 4. * A haret dance party will be given at the Masonic hall Christmas eve by Mr. and Mrs. B. Berry. * A jolly theater party composed of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wayner, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Lovings, Mrs. and Mrs. Harry Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Mitchell went to Detroit last Thursday evening and took in Bert Williams and the Ziegfield Follies. * Mrs. Savora Lewis Carson will leave Wednesday for Battle Creek to attend a reunion of the children of her father, Henry Lewis, who will celebrate his 90th birthday upon that date. * The ladies of the A. M. E. church have begun the rehearsal of a drama, "The Suffragette Convention," which will be given in January. * A Christmas tree will be given at the A. M. E. church next Tuesday evening. * Miss Minnie Bundy and mother are expecting friends from Chillicothe, Ohio; to visit them during the holidays. * Edward Lewis spent last Thursday in Detroit, and James L. Hill visited the metropolis Monday. By Walter A. Smith Port Huron, Mich., Dec. 22.—Miss Bertha Taylor has left our city for her home in Adrian, Mich. Miss Taylor will be united in holy wedlock Wednesday, Dec. 20, to P. M. Galnes of Finlay, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Gaines will reside in Detroit after Jan. 1. * Mrs. Henry Harris of Sarria gave a miscellaneous shower for Miss Taylor last Monday evening. * Mrs. Louis Barbour and Miss Elizabeth Jackson gave a handkerchief shower Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Taylor. * Ben Brook left Saturday night home in Birmingham, us, wife hes. I spend the winters with his moth er. A. V. A. Sutton, who has been t head-walter on the S. S. Huronic this season, has left for his home in New York city. Mr. Sutton has had a very successful season and we hope to have him with us next summer. * Paul Blackstone, who has been sailing on the Huronic, left for his home in Washington, D. C. * Mrs. Walter A. Smith, who has been quite ill with pneumonia, is slowly recovering. * Sarnia Lodge No. 19, F. and A. M. of Sarnia, Ont., had an election of officers last Wednesday night: W. M. Byse, Rollig; S. W.; U. T. Mays, J. W. Archie Wagner; S. D. Wm. Roland, J. D.; Ernest Scoffeil, Henry Harris, secretary; Wm. Jones, treasurer; Rev. Thomas Nelson, chaplain; John Hawkins, tyler * The Priscilla club met with Mrs. John D. Ford. * The Fellowship Whist club met Monday night with Burl Baldwin. Benton Harbor, Mich., Dec. 22.—Rev. D. H. Foster has been absent from his church for two weeks on account of illness. * The Piano Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Alice Moore on Michigan street Wednesday evening. * Mrs. Chas Hendson and baby are visiting her mother in Muncle, Ind. * Mrs. Tamer Harlan is much improved. * Mrs. Elsie Lafone is suffering with acute indigestion. * Mrs. Fannie B. Daugherty is very ill with tonsillitis and lagripe. * Master Louis Woods is much improved. * James Nance and wife will leave for Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday to spend the winter. * Miss Carrie Bell Smith is much improved after an illness of several days' duration. * Mrs. Redfern and daughter, Mrs. Johnson, entertained Mr. and Mrs. Edison Marshall and Mr. and Mrs. Davis at a dinner Sunday. * Rev. Crider preached to a large and appreciative audience on Sunday evening. * M. Redfern, Boughton street, and Mrs. Pearl Davis of Kirby avenue are very ill. Battle Creek, Mich., Dec. 22.—Mr. and Mrs. James Griffith have moved into their new home recently built on Washington Heights. * Mrs. Emma Brown of East Leroy visited this week with her nephew, H. Brown, returning home Saturday. * Rufus Johnson, who was operated on four weeks ago for appendicitis, resumed his duties Monday at Post Tavern. * Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Mahoney of Bellvue spent Sunday with Freeman Keene. * Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Decker spent Sunday in Klamamzoo with relatives. * Chas. Johnson has overcome the effects or a rabbit supper given at Elks Temple. and is now convalescent. * Lester Smith of Fenville is porter in a dry goods store. * Ollie Miller has been with the Buick Co. for five years, proving himself worthy of confidence and competent. * Linford Stafford returned Saturday from a business trip to Toledo. * Leave news and buy a copy of the Defender at places mentioned. * Mrs. Mary Higgins has the wheel chair, and thanks the contributors and donors. * Christmas will be observed by trees and exercises in the A. M. E. and Second Baptist churches, Dec. 25 and 26, respectively. DISCRIMINATION IN WAGE INCREASE Port Arthur, Tex., Dec. 22.—The Gulf Refining company raised the wages of their employees, but seen fit to discriminate between those of the Race and the whites. The whites will receive 30 cents a day raise, while members of the Race will be given 20 cents increase per day. By Alexander O. T. Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 22. ing presidents of Circles. A. M. E. church deserve sp for raising amounts larger tioned to them by the offi the past month: Jennie Po Wilson, Addie Lewis, E Amanda Taylor, Effle C Hackett, Estella Oldwine, kins, William A. Lewis, bary, Flora Thomas, Mattle Laura Washington, Bessie ard Lee, M. L. Solomon, Mi Fannie Morton, William E. J. Hicks, E. F. Montgomer mon, Josephine Minor, J. J. Scott, Florence Bowman, M. Myers is the largest monthl to the church, St. John's Bu * Miss Esther Lemon, Bo who was the guest of her W. Lemon, here last year, appointed stenographer for highway commission of her C. Worth, president of the was given a surprise party rooms last week Monday. present were Misses Maggie Lockett, Inez Johnson, I Edith Gilliam, Bessie Cook, lor, Mesdames M. L. Solomon, Messrs. Edward Ande Dabney, Fred Smith, Edward llam A. Lewis, Arthur Mor Pullen and Cyril Dandridge. zel Mountain, president of the Federation of Colored Won spoke on "Union," at the ve Sunday afternoon. Sunday able speaker was a Mr. I spent ten years as represent Standard Oil Co. in China. Belle Griffin, the elocutioni guest of Mrs. J. R. Pierlson, B and Miss Bessie Cook, pla 4910 Central avenue, en re home in Worcester, Mass. * marriages: Samuel Davis a Williams, 4816 Woodland a ward Higgins, 1312 Central Hattle Newton, 2205 E. 39th seph Watkins, 2184 E. 39th Elizabeth Wartes, 2375 E. James Williams, 2357 E. 36th Catherine Hodges, 3329 Cent Batiste, 2829 Pine avenue, a green, 2829 Pine avenue (Re George Winters, Akron, Ohio Sims, 2918 Central. * Mr. and Bell, recently from Des Mo have located in the Winona They entertained at lunchee Misses Leonora and Maggi Louise Taylor, Messrs, Wor and Dandridge. * Harry Edw son, baritone, has returned fec- sible tour of southern Ohio. Mrs. Grace William Thompson is planning a tour of the East vey Jackson, proprietor of Shop, and one of Cleveland for the Defender, received woe of the reappointment of his Oliver T. Jackson, for the se as messenger to the governo rado. * Mrs. Mary Ballard, 2 street, died last week Monday eral weeks' illness. It is though was hastened by grief over her daughter, Mrs. Nettle three weeks ago. Prof. Balls Ohio, Miss Eugenia Ballard Ballard of this city, sons and have the sympathy of the c * Mrs. Rosa Johnson is still the home of Mrs. Maude Go conclusions at the frawnorthie race. No next season. He visited Pittsburgh this week. * James A. Rogers; funeral director, reports the death of Theophillus J. Rice, 6501 Outhwaite avenue. Funeral from chapel, Rev. J. S. Jackson officiating. * Louia V. Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louie S. Jones, East 101st street, who has been attending the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass., the past three years, will be his parents' guest during the holidays. He appears in violin recital at Chamber of Commerce hall next Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Lunetta Club. * David Manson, a Cleveland boy, chief clerk for the Ohio Iron and Metal Co., Chicago, has "cleaned up" nearly $7,000 the past year speculating in stocks and bonds. He and Mrs. Manson will spend Christmas with his brother and sisters here, George Manson, Misses Lucy and Osceola Manson. * Director of Public Welfare Lamar T. Beman will speak at Mt. Zion Congregational church tomorrow evening. Special music by the Zephyr Quartette. * Councilman and Mrs. T. W. Fleming will have as their guest during the holidays Miss Ora Taylor, Charleston, W. Va. * Thomas J. Gibbs, a prominent member of Mt. Zion church, died last week very unexpectedly. * Mrs. Tilley, widow of the late James Tilley, has located at 2422 East 59th street. * Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spencer, Canton, attended the funeral of the former's mother here last week. * Raymond Heard visited Miss Beatrice Liggons, Canton, the first of last week. * Mesdames Jessie Simpson and Anna Conners, members of the Household of Ruth, visited Mrs. Cora Phoenix Davis, Oberlin, last week. * Rev. B. K. Smith preached at Shiloh Baptist church in Massillon Sunday week. By Turner Tandy the last half Capt. Bluett, who way to his able substitute, strength to the team and made on which proved too strong visitors. The team to the man in action was Capt. Gilles, n. Duff, Carry. Winters and shared the honors of a 61 to 31 at Saturday, Dec. 28, at the "Y" & the First National Bank and the A. C.'s will tackle the Wabash & Light Weight tennis. Doors at 8 p. m. First game starts at 8 m. sharp. Brandon, Ill., Dec. 22.—Regular service held Sunday at Second Bap-church, Rev. I. A. Thomas pastor, at to conduct them. Mrs. Magale 137 Chicago Avenue, and her two boys, and Mrs. Jones, 1506 Dewey left last Sunday for Greenville, to spend the winter. Mr. P. W. 138 Custer Avenue, visited her and sister in Glencoe last Saturday, J. Griffin, 182 Lake Street, armed home from a long visit in Minu. Miss Ellie Smith and Strond, 3150 Ellis Avenue, the guests of Mrs. May 1. Chelton, Mrs. T. Lanker, Wri- ner and her little Alice, Wri- ner, left Wednesday, Mugu- gustu, Gn. Miss E. M. Gustu, Gn. Miss E. M. Dec. Stewart preached Half Sunday evening Chelton, Mrs. Charles H. Chelton, Bethel, sang a very service. * Mrs. Sarah takes the guest of Mrs. James H. G. Jones avenue, Chengo, last morning. * Mr. and Lake were guests. * Mr. angel and Mr. and Mrs. Pet- rison avenue. * Thursday on, 3023 Wahman avenue, Chir- ling, Miss Mrs. Bacon, Miss Evanston. * W. A. Peek friday evening with Mr. spoks. 6148 Evans avenue, L. Baptist church: pastor of Mary Church, very impressive and other, the former pas- sion, state missionary, lived in the eve- pired in the Hudson Valley. * Quillow and a turkey home first Friday for M. entertainment last Friday for quarterte, Chicago, direction of Prof. Gosset, excellent. DAY A SUCCESS Mr. Dec. 22—Invitation issued for such to Dr. Pleasant, for which will take place Dec. 3, St. Episcopal Church, Saturday, Dec. 16, was a. Miss Junita Powers, less been ill. McIntosh, her daughter, Miss Ellen Grove street. The St. um was defeated by the um in a volley ball game, aged at the M. C. A. O. A. Orphan-commother, Mrs. J. M. McIntosh for Monrovia, Cal. to of Mr. J. R. W. Fisher Mrs. O. L. Bridegwater is visiting her mother, Craig and sisters, Mrs. H. A. P. Beasley, in funeral services of her held at Pleasant Green Sunday, Dec. 17. On the funeral services of the H. Williams, were deeply, Neely, in his back, sustained injuriesath. * Mr. Beyl, Ill. will be the Wilson during J. Lowe, Chicago, that war he was sumo serious illness in Chicago as as, Mrs. Maggie mark war will spend the Ohio, as the sla Burrell. * granted to Mrs. Mrs. Wash-den name of Ag Elder A. A. Chapel A. M. Ing. * The try interesting plist Church and Johnson napoleon ill after the Watking of house guest giving a por- ```markdown ``` Chosen by his white teammates to lead the football team of South High School, Columbus, Ohio, as a tribute to his work in school and on the athletic field. FLORIDA By William Adams Pensacola, Fla., Dec. 22.—Last Thursday the people of Pensacola witnessed the performance of the "How Newton Prepared," which was produced by the entire of the Smart Set. Owing to the very rainy weather the attendance at the performance was low. How Newton was not what it was expected to be, he mutt Whitney, J. Homer Tutt and M. Blanch Thompson, who are head company, were seen at their best the assistance of the entire com- THE CHICAGO DEFENDER who has a large church in Mobile, Ala., is in the city attending the M. E. conference. * Mr. and Mrs. Cunary Mason left last week for Pittsburgh, Pa., where they will make their future home in a sooty city. * The New improved masquerade ball, given by the Young Men's Progressive Club, will end the social gayety in Pensacola. The affair will be held at the K. of P. Hall. The entire Anderson Orchestra will furnish a concert by the New improved Douglas Sr. is somewhat from his recent illness. This is good news to his many friends. * The poor children's Christmas tree will be held at the K. of P. Hall Monday evening, and the Colored Women are working to cause this cause. * Last Friday night, eight members of Myrtle Lodge No. 6 elected the following officers for the ensuing year: A. J. Miller, C. C.; A. J. Walker, J. James, M. Gurry, K. R. of S.; Thomas M. M. Murray, K. R. of S.;lass, M. of E.; Dan Brown, M. of W.; Will Townsend, M. of A.; T. D. Sandford, P. The following trustees were elected: Richard Morris Jr.; Thomas Palmer and Dr. James R. Polkingham. He will be held Jan. 1 at their new hall, which is the former of Gonzales and De Ville street. A grand program will be rendered on this occasion. The Blue Grass State Henderson, Ky. Dec. 22.—Bishop C. H. Phillips, D. D. M. D. of Nashville, Tenn., was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. S. A. O'Neal last week. * Messrs. Berry and Charles Kennedy of Terre Haute, Ind. will attend the church for Kennedy for the holidays. * Miss Curria Woodson of Madisonville will spend the holidays with Miss Virginia Caldwell in this city. * The Thirteen Club will give their annual party during the holidays. * Professor Lee L. Brown of Madisonville will spend friends in this city and left. Thursday morning on a business trip to Frankfurt. * The Missionary Club of the First Baptist Church met with Mrs. Gatesy Everly last Thursday afternoon. * Mrs. Ella Drury Hodge left last week to spend time with his father. * The funeral of Mrs. Elliz Johnson was held at the Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church last Friday afternoon. * Mr. Starling Brown arrived in the city last week from Cleveland, Ohio, to spend the winter with his father. * Rev. T. L. Ala. * The funeral of Mrs. Elliz Johnson was held at the Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church last Friday afternoon. * The "Jolly Deacon" will give a "Christmas tree party" during the holidays. * Mrs. Adella Langley joined the A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday. * The Peerless Improvement Club met with Mrs. Gatesy Everly on Friday. * Mrs. Lacey B. Kennedy, the Colored Librarian of this city, will spend the holidays in Terre Haute and Indianapolis, Ind. * Mr. James Cooksey, who is attending school at Frankfort, will spend the holidays with his paren Paducah, Ky., 182, —Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Bettle Thompson, 1818 Washington street, an informal shower was given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Rucker, who on Nov. 23 were quiet. Mr. and Mrs. Bettle Thompson, 182, made Richardson is very prominent in her home town, Danville, Ky. Mr. Rucker is a well-liked young business man of the city and is manager of the old reliable firm known as A. W. Watkins. Co. under the name of Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Rucker are residing at home, 429 South Seventh Street. The Ruckers are the recipients of extensive socials. Dr. A. L. Logan delightfully served. The wedding was witnessed at the home of 37, and Mrs. D. P. Rucker, 182, was attended by Miss Flora Benton of Richmond, Ky., attended. A number of useful gifts composed the shower. • Mrs. Thomas Rogers, 316 Bockman street, stormed the Rogers family with foodstuffs, use-of-clothes, and many other items, several weeks. Mr. Rogers' eyes have given him a great deal of trouble, impairing his sight so greatly that he had to abandon his employment at the I. C. railroad shop. Mrs. Anna Shumpert, 182, was a little ill. • Miss Flora Bettie, 182, is a very nice, 1222 South Ninth Street. • Miss Rosa Stewart, who has been confined to her home on South Eighth Street, is able to be out again. • The teachers of Garfield, 182, are in the hands of Mr. and Mrs. Charles I. Boyd, who announced their marriage in Cairo, Ill., Nov. 30, tendered a miscellaneous shower at the residence of Dr. C. A. Isbel and wife last Friday night. • Mr. and Mrs. Bettle Thompson, 182, is a very nice, 1222 South Ninth Street, accidented by his foot not long since while cutting kindling. LEWIS AND TECO-DRAW McElroy, LA., Dec. 22—Kid Teeco and Kid Lewis fought a fifteen-round draw on the field. He was d-charged that right was the best. Peter Jackson jone rs in the fourth round it Kid EXTRA South High Gives Honor to Sterling Halfback CHICAGO DEFENDER NEWS SERVICE Columbus, O., Dec. 22—At a meeting of the South High School letter men Friday morning, Dave gailhack, the Blue and Gray halfback, was elected captain for the season of 1917. For the first time in the history of interscholastic football in the state, a member of the race been chosen to lead the Smallwood, therefore, has a double honor. He is in his junior year and played hockey at the University. His work stood out so well that he picked on the all-star high school team of Columbus. His college career will probably be spent at Ohio State. He will be a member of the South Woods and is one of the most brilliant back field men ever developed in this city. HOOPER WINS DECISION HOOPER WINS DECISION Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 22—In what is described as the scrappiest match over seen in Albany, Billy Hooper won a decision over Iko Griffin in a ten-round bout at the fair grounds. About 600 light fans turned out for the bout and they are talking of nothing else this morning except the fight the two put up STIGALL MAKES CHOPPING BLOCK OUT OF GIBBONS Frostbush, Md., Dec. 23—One of the largest crowds to attend a boxing show before the Frostbush Eureka Club turned out last Monday night and saw Little Arthur Stigall beat "Kid" Gibbons (white) to a frazze in fifteen rounds at 100. The crowd cheered the Frostbush pugilist as he waded into his darker opponent. Stigall was unable to score as much as a knock-down over the long route, but he gave Gibbons a punishment that he will remember for weeks to come. Gibbons rushed to stand off, with his long, rangy arms shielding his face and body at the same time from the onward rushes that Stigall made. Stigall carried the fight to Gibbons in every round and had such a fearlessness that only his frequent clenching and covering up saved him from taking the sleep. Stigall not only proved to the fans from Cumberland and elsewhere that he was capable of going over ten rounds, although it has been said that he would have been better off seven sessions of any fight, but he showed that the could go through fifteen rounds of fast fighting. Stigall was like a gum ball in front of Gibbons, but no matter to what angle he would bounce Gibbons on his back, a deformity from blows that would be showered on him. Gibbons simply refused to fight openly and the fans could come to but one conclusion—he was afraid of the many punches that Stigall possessed. He would have been outweighed by Stigall about fifteen pounds. Stigall, after trying without result, almost every trick known to the boxing game in order, to bring the New Yorker from his shell, changed his tactics for the tenth round and sent hisalinizing gloves to the guards until he closed the left eye and had the right looking like a burned hole in a blanket before the gong ended the mill. Not only were his eyes a target for Stigall's punches, but his lips were also decorated with the claret that flowed from his nose almost continuously after the third round. PENNSYLVANIA Williamsport, Pa., Dec. 22.—Arrangements have been completed for the monster evangelical campain under the supervision of the Ministerial Association. Miss Elizabeth Mitchell has returned from the Philadelphia. * The annual Christmas festivity Bethel will be held on Christmas night. * Mrs. Mary Willis, Washington street, is still confined to the house. * Miss Sarah Moore has been ill for several weeks suffering from a nervous breakout. * The instructor is improving slowly after her recent illness. * The monthly session of the Union Tenchers' meeting was held on Tuesday evening, Dec. 12, at the Salem A. M. E. Zion church. The meeting was presided by the instructor, Roff W. president. The instructor was Roff W. president. * Ebenhezer B. Y, P. U, held an interesting session Sunday afternoon at 4:30. * Rev. Richardson has been called to the pastorate of Ebenhezer Baptist church. * Chas. Clay gained the unique distinction and was awarded the highest physical test and was preceded by a specimen of munhood on the Williamsport police force. * Robert Wiley of Muncey was a Williamsport guest during the week. * Mrs. Troupe Hall of Jersey was a guest of Mrs. Emman Pleasant guest of Rev. R伯特贝特 will terminate on Sunday. Rev. Thomas will conduct three services. the clubs will report at the evening service. * Walter S. Morman, president of the Richard Allen Adult Bible Class, will present a guest of New Year. * A special feature of the program at the regular session of the B. Y. P. U. at the Shiloh Baptist church was an address by C. W. Anderson on The Other Fellow." * The Silver Leaf presented the details of the 125th anniversary of the 1855 proceeds of the Thanksgiving dinner. * The Defender is here to stay. Always on time and always right. CINCINNATI DOWNS SPRINGFIELD; 'Y' FIVE IN THRILLING CONTE IN THRILLING CONTEST Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 22. In a game replete with scintillating and lightning- like plays, Cincinnati Y. M. C. A. senior basketball team downed the fast five from Springfield, Ohio. Y. M. C. A. by the number of 34 to 31. The game was the cleanest and fastest game ever staged here. TROOPER A VISITOR Covington, Penn., Dec. 22.—Mr. Chas. Hall has bought a share in the grocery store of W. A. Johnson, which place will be known as Hall & Johnson. * Tomille Thomas, who is just from Columbus, N. A. Ma. Gen. Poppelingh, who is company G. is in the city the guest of his sister, Mrs. Duntone Hall. * Dr. T. H. Byas, the popular and only Colored physician of Tiptonville, Penn., visited in our city Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. Dr. Byas was the pleasant guest of Miss Mettle E. Musgrove, out the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hall, corner Feyor and Bledsoe streets. Jesse Ja 2514/Eighth S Greatest of all F DR/IGHTS PLAY meet al Sam Is Jim's Master All the Way By J. M. Batchman > St. Louis, Mo. Dec. 22.—After standing up before a terrific beating for eleven rounds, Battling Jim Johnson of New York succumbed in the twelfth in his bout with Sam Langford of Boston at the Future City Athletic Club last Wednesday. The men are of the heavyweight considerably over 200 pounds, while Langford is just under the mark. A fusillade of short punches in the middle of the final round had the effect of dropping the tired Johnson to the floor, and then dropping the tired Johnson after Referee Harry Sharpe had finished the count of ten. None of these blows had enough "steam" behind them to have dropped the New Yorker in the earlier round. Johnson was virtually out standing on his feet, the fact being that he was as much pushed to the floor as knocked down, but on falling his head hit the mat, for Johnson was still standing. About the best thing that can be said for Johnson is that he took a fearful walloping and was "game", despite the fact that he held on for a dear life after the first few punches, but then natural for him to clench to the best of his ability under the circumstances. It is true that he managed to get over the punches in Langford, but they were few and hard to parish to the punishment laid out by VANDALS VANQUISH ST. SIMON QUINTET VANDALS VANQUISH ST. SIMON QUINTET Atlantic City, Dec. 20.—The St. Simon A. C. basketball team arrived at the shore last Friday night all primed to beat the Vandals. Haliney of the Southwest Philadelphia Y. M. C. A. live has been concocted to beat them to beat the Vandals. With "Chuck" Bowers, guard of Frazier A. C. quintet, had been concocted to guard "Mike" Briscoe, the flashy Vandal forward; he had a swoll lot of it. Briscoe shot four goals and four doubles to Leen. McLean got away with three goals. Greene, Fulson and Yancey all tried to stop Bill Howard. Howard shot six field goals and I tossed eleven foul shots for four doubles. He gave way to "Babylon" foul shots for four field and one foul goal. With Laury still on the stick list, Vie Moore played aorking game, ringing four difficult shots. Harper, the rangy center of St. Simon, also got away with difficult angles. Kluxan got liquid away from the Vandal guards, but in addition to being closely guarded by Hilton, the latter got away to three goals. Davies started for St. Simon at the end of the game and andals started to run wild Hailey took Freeman and Hargrove were too much for him. In addition to tallying a goal apiece, they permitted Hailey to register one field goal. When the final whistle was given, "andal," 64; St. Simon, 19. The Phi Beta Tau another attempt when the Quaker Reserves play the Vandals Christmas night. VANDALS Field. Foul. Total. Howard, F. 6 11 23 Hickoe, F. 4 8 Me Leon, F. 3 6 Brown, F. 4 16 Moore, C. 4 8 Hilton, G. 3 6 Freeman, G. 1 2 Hargrove, G. 1 2 26 12 64 ST. SIMONS Field. Foul. Total. Khaxon, F. 5 5 Davis, F. 5 5 Hanney, F. 1 2 Harper, C. 1 2 Harper, C. 3 6 12 Bowers, G. 5 5 Greene, G. 5 5 Pulson, G. 5 5 Yancey, G. 5 5 4 11 19 Fouls committed—Vandals, 25; St. Simon, 19. Referee—Dirage. Timekeeper—Plutor. Score Keepers—Chuse and Caution. JOHNNY WALTON PLANS TOUR IN THE EAST SOON St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 22—Johnny Walton, the clever bantamweight, is to seek fame and fortune in the east after the first of the year. Walton says he before one of the twin Cities clubs, but has received no encouragement from the promoters. Frankie Howard, who has Neu and Salvator at St. Louis, wrote Walton westerd that he could get him some money there if he wish to come. Weekly shows are held in St. Louis and Walton probably will stop off there on his way east. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY TO PLAY JERSEY CITY BLUES Jersey City, N. J. Dec. 22.—The crack Lincoln University basketball five will play in the Jersey Club, better known as the Jersey Blues 27th. A hot game is expected and Mr. Frederick Douglas Pollard, star halfback on the Brown University football team will be served thequet will be served the Lincoln boys. Dancing will follow the game. C. Bion Jones, representative of the Defender, charge of the arrangements. Dr. Geo. Cannon has donated a silver loving cup. NEW JERSEY TEAM V8 BRG NEW JERSEY TEAM VS. BROOKLYN Brooklyn, N. Y., Dec. 22. The Charlton Town Avenue, Y. M. C. A. basket ball team team from Montclair, N. J. on Jan. 18. will be played under the auspices of the Ben Hur lodge No. 25, K. of P. The Pythians have put up a large silver trophy for the prize and the heavy- weight team of the Charlton branch will do everything in their power to keep it from going over to the Jersey shore. YOUNG JACKSON VS. LEWIS Shrewsbury, La., Dec. 22. Young Peter Jackson and Kid Lewis will fight Christmas ave. Battling Brown and Kid Teco will mix it as will Jack Wright and Plerson. James Wilkerson Street New Orleans, La. CHECKERS OF POLISH THE SOUTH, w for a reefer the Boston "Tar Baby." Johnson scored a number of left fabs that had a sting to them, and occasionally got over a light bounce. Sucked Sandy in no wise appealed to him and did not in the least stop his aggressiveness. Langford went down in the third-round and was given the count of two, but in my opinion, it was from slipping instead. Langford boxed just in contrast to Johnson and fought fair all the way and gave the packed house a good run as well as Johnson a very fine trimming. Langford, in the fight category, even pummelled Johnson's face with the loop-the-loop punch as James; was desperately hugging the Boston man in an effort to escape pum- nery every one of these blows scored, nearly every one of his spatter. Although much taller and heavier, Johnson found it even a hard task to clinch effectively, so determined was Langford to win on a knock-out once he saw reflections of galving victory by that route. The rounds were mostly a repetition of each other. Langford doing the work gon- face, he would shoot out left to the face, left hand to the back, ach and occasionally bring over a right, and then Johnson would clinch. In the to the round Langford put the New Yorker to the left hook followed by a right cross being the punches that sent Jimmy to the floor. These punches appeared to have more in the twelfth that florid John had not as yet suffered the punishment that he later was forced to undergo, and the strength to get up, although he had to do so, holding on to pull, through the round. Johnson surprised all by coming back strong in the next round and had a shade, the better of this stanza, the only one that he could be awarded. He shot in three hard lefts and a couple of right crosses that hard Langford, although not causing Sammy Dixon to beat the Boston man. Instead, getting over a number of hard blows himself. It was the best round of the contest. Two other bouts and a battle royal made the balance of the card. In the semi-final, Dixon was given the decision over Izzy Snyder rounds by Sammy Dixon, who referred the preliminaries. In the opening event Young Costello won from Alligator Kid in eight rounds. Among the captors were Jim Flynn, known as the "Fighters'eman," of Denver, and Jimmy Duffy of N.Y. X. (all white) who meets Young Denny of New Orleans at the Collegium. COOGAN BOXES DRAW WITH LEO JOHNSON New York, Dec. 22.—Leo Johnson and Mel Coogan (white) fought a ten-round draw in the feature bout at the Clermont on Thursday night. Coogan fought a nine half, only Johnson's cleverness and his ingenuity earned him a draw. It was a very good draw to watch as both men were clever and fast and fought hard. In the fifth round, Johnson injured his right hand when he hit Coogan on the elbow. "This showed the colorado man at his best, but he fought fast and boxed at his best, but he avoided trouble. Coogan did most of the hard punching, save on two or three occasions, when Johnson put some stiff blows across, but fast as Coogan and fast as he boxed, Johnson was a bit the better in both respects and this discounted Coogan's superior hitting. YOUNG HICKS QUITS TO WILLIAMS IN SEVEN New York, Dec. 22 — Young Hicks in the seventh round of his bid with K. O. Lew Williams at the Yankerbilt A. C. Friday night. He claimed he had broken his right hand. About six seconds before the bell rang ending the game, he crashed a right swing over him. Hicks was down. The bell rang white he was still down. When Hicks got to his corner and was received, the referee was called over and asked to examine Hicks' hand. Hicks said he would not continue fighting. The bout ended even up to that time. Hicks had put Williams down twice in the fifth. Young Mitchell defeated Lee Barry, in four rounds. Young Thompson won from Young Martin and Young Hyder won from Young Packey McFarland. FISK-MOREHOUSE RECORD Fisk took the title from Morehouse in 1913 when for the first and only time the Tigers were defeated on their own without dispute 1913-14. In 1914 neither was able to score. In the past season Morehouse took on again by righthands lost since 1912. In the six games, played M. C. made points to the opponents' 10. scores. Morehouse, 48; Clark University, 0. Morehouse, 32; Morris Brown, 0. Morehouse, 26; Talladega, 0. Morehouse, 23; Tuskegee, 0. Morehouse, 12; University, 10. Morehouse, 14; Fisk, 0. Fisk-Morehouse games date back to 1951. The ten games have been played. Mr. C. Cline won 5, Fisk two games were wrtles. For the last ten games recorded with Talladega, M. C. lus won S, T. C. 1 and one was declared "no game." For the last 11 games with Tuskegee M. C. lus won 5, Tuskegee S, A. 3 have been tied. There have been only 4 Morehouse-Clark games, M. C. winning all. The closest score was 21 to 0. In 1913 they were beaten 9S to 0, the record for big scores among Negro colleges. Relations with Morris Brown began when he have been 5 contests. Morehouse won nh. Atlanta University is M. C.'s oldest football rival. They had their last victory in 1902 when they beat what was C. C.'s team. For the 14 intervening years they have been able to score only twice. DUKE'S HOUSE ON FIRE The house of David Dahlkamp 1652 Lafayette street, caught fire on Tuesday at 11 o'clock. The fire started upstairs in the home of W. A. Moore. Damage alone to the extent of $1,000, Mr. Duke, to his five stairs, suffered in his apartment greatly. The fire department, which responded early, was unable to find the cause. Relieves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS Each capsule begins with a special encapsulation made by all persons Your watch can be made to keep time if handled by Martin. Don't let it be ruined because of spillage. When Jastin does the work he does it right. We carry a complete line of jewelry, and will give you that you will be interested in our assortment, and will give you a square deal in everything. Out-of-town work to be repaired, watches, etc., may be sent by parcel post as we are receiving them every week safely under such delivery from the various states. 15 AUGUST NOTICE Owing to the rapid increase of The Chicago Defenders' circulation and the necessity of us reaching the people not later than Saturday, it is necessary that correspondents see that news matter reaches us Tuesday. By Frank Robinson By Robert Jackson Jr. Springfield, Ill., Dec. 22.—Born to, Rev. and Mrs. John Davis, the 14th, a son, master of the child. *Rev. F. W. Walker*, master of the child. *M. W. Walker*, assisted by members of the congregation, built the parsonage that was partly destroyed by fire a couple of months ago. They added a second story and widened the parsonage. Rev. Walker has also completed a church at Burke. The first act of Lawyer, F.-Mortner, who was elected state's attorney on the Republican ticket, was to nolle the two indictments. *Rev. Noah Williams*, a former Springfield boy, preached at St. Paul's A. M. E. church last night. Wattske, Jackson, Dec. 22.—Charles Morris and Charles Jackson, Evanham, Ill., were here on a hunting trip for several days. *She was the guest at dinner Thursday in honor of Miss Jackson and Morris. Other guests were Amanda Morris, Mrs. Lewis, Des Holmes, Iowa; Mrs. Blanche, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes; Mrs. Life, Mrs. Life, vs. Country Life" was the subject of the lecture at the literary on last Sunday. Roseby and Doris Morris entertained with an interesting dialogue and Miss Mildred Gomar rendered songs. The concert given at the Eagle Chapel will be successful. The whole Norris family, Leslie Beal, Sarah Gomar and Marjorie Willem were in the cast. *Mrs. Grace Thomas spent Christmas with her mother. *Mrs. Griffith has returned from Rankakee.* Bloomington, Ill., Dec. 22.—There was given Dec. 4 at the residence of Mrs. Grace Thomas. Familii Turner, who will take up her position as teacher. *John Adair, Chicago, was the guest of Miss Nelle Dice. *Miss Street and Miss Street, very much. *Miss Street and Miss Street, both students of the Normal university. returned Dec. 16, it is homes in East St. Louis, where 'they will, spend the holidays. * Lawrence Hollmann, who was hit by an automobile, is able to be up and around again. * Frank Dice left in Springfield, Ohio, to be at the bachelor's program at Striklin of Pontiac, Ill, was the guest of Miss Stella Wheeler for a couple of days and was royally entertained. * The B. Y, P. U, met at the residence of Mr. Clifford Dyers of South East street, Dec. 15. Light refreshments were served. By Jessie Allen Parls. Ill., Dec. 22.—Thomas Welch of Mattoon was over Sunday to see the girls. * Walter Blake spent Sunday in Terre Haute. * Mrs. Kate Burden of Mattoon spent Wednesday in our city. * Mrs. Mary Marr spent home in Indianapolis. * The Sunday school of Second Baptist church will have their Christmas program Sunday night. * Last Sunday was quarterly at the church. * E. church. * Mattie Moody of West Wood street improves very slowly. * Grace A. M. E. Sunday; school will hold their Christmas program Sunday night. * Mrs. Salile Moody and daughter. * Miss Charlene Wednesday in Terre Haute Christmas shop. * Miss Pearl Banier who has wholly recovered from an attack is grippie. * Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Brady went to Terre Haute Saturday to do Christmas shopping. * Miss Pearl Banier went over to Terre Haute to buy communition at Second Baptist church. * Rep. and Mrs. W. Henry Snowden were in Terre Haute Wednesday Christmas shopping. Aurora, II, Dec. 22—Samuel Long has returned home and is slowly recovering. * A large number of the younger set enjoyed a trip to Batavia Thursday, Dec. 14. No attraction was an entertainment. Buckner, the dramatic Club met at the office of M. Adelaide Moore of East avenue. * The B. Y. P. U. Club was entertained by Miss Amelia Smith of Ohio street Monday evening. Mrs. Boyd of Mobile has come to the club with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Boyd of Second avenue. By Arthur H. Monroe Freeport, Ill. Dec. 22. —A noble sermon was preached at the Oak Hill Baptist Church, the Rev. G. S. King. *The Willing Worker* entertained Monday night at 31 Galene street, at King & Johnson's restaurant by group of young men after the business meeting in the Island, ill. made a short talk. *Miss Johnson and Miss Nunley are working hard to have a grand program for the future.* Don't forget the Old Folks Concert Saturday night. *Mrs. G. Standard visited friends in Rockford, Elgin and Chicago.* Mrs. Jerry B. Wright visited with friends in Rockford. *Mrs. G. S. King of New Orleans, La. joined her husband this week at 17 Galene street. Mrs. S. Sallie Perry, a teacher, visited her daughter, Mrs. S. F. Marcus of 7 Malone street. *I like Wiseen departed this life* JOHN H. HARRIS last Thursday, M. Johnson, Chicago, brother of Mrs. Wiggle attended the funeral. A. H. Monroe was in Rockford last week on business. * H. Thomas of Austin spent Sunday with his parents and friends and fell in love with all up Red 844 and ask for the Defender. By James C. Thomas Mounds, Ill. Dec. 22—Rev. J. W. Jacob, D. P. presiding elder of the St. Louis district of southeast Missouri and the hold of his first quarterly conference here Dec. 10, and spent five days here with our beloved pastor, Rev. F. W. Williams. The pastor held his first quarterly conference past five weeks, but is able to sit up on this writing. * James Blithe, one of our Spanish-American war veterans, is very much more here than any other more has been very ill the past few days. * Father Lowe, one of our civil war veterans, has been very ill for the past few days. * Mrs. Gray is visiting friends here this week. * Mrs. Jennie Welch is visiting her husband's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crawford, and the little daughter, May, are spending their holiday holds with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Webb. * The A. M. E. choir, at the Baptist church, last Monday, the McCole preached at Ward church Sunday. By Rev. Curtis L. Moore By M. Hansbery Duquoin, Ill., Dec. 22—Miss Elsie Hill, Benton, Harbor, Mich., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Hill, of St. Johns. * Mrs. Alice Jones was in St. Johns Tuesday. * Mrs. Ove Wallace, Cincinnati, was called here by the illness of her father, Joseph Dement. * Mrs. Willie Merniel, Louis, Mo., was here this week as the guest of Mrs. Gregory. * Pete Washing- THE EMPIRE STATE THE CHICAGO DEFENDER By Wm. White and Chaz. Macill Busy Bee Club Entertains The Busy Bee Club, a well known organization, gave a grand entertainment at Forum hall, 14 Troy avenue, Thursday evening, Dec. 21, which was very successful. W. C. Carr, committee consisted of Bro. W. C. Carr, Shiloh B. Wise and Bro. D. Watson. Other members are Sisters M. Crelghton, M. Spurer, A. Robinson, Jonakin and L. Winston; Bros. B. H. James, Chas. Smith, Z. Henk and H. Green, Knox's Tonsilial Park. The building, which is now the loading Defender subagent in Brooklyn, Week before last Mr. Knox, ably assisted by well wishers and associates, disposed of 75 papers before closing time Saturday night. The team, Knox, which the representative appreciates. Some record for the fifth week to be carrying the paper. New Mission The members of the Brown Memorial Colored Baptist Mission, a branch of the Berian Baptist church, with withdraw from the church proper, have started a large mission in a spacious street and Troy avenue. The congregation so large, according to an article published in the Brooklyn Standard Union, a local daily, that many persons were unable to get in last Sunday week. Among those who officiated were Deacon James C. Browne and also Deacons Sparrow, Lemon and Begow, under whose administration it will be conducted. Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings of the week referred to the collections amounted to $36.45. Our interest was manifested in the services of the congregation upon the earnest solicitation of the Rev. Mr. Lee, who preached the sermon. People Patronizing Broadway's Largest Furniture House Since the advertisement of C. Ludwig Bauman & Co. has been appearing at the bottom of the Empire State building in the Racine leading weekly, many Racine residents have the establishment and have been satisfied customers. Courteous attention, value for value, and the punctual delivery of orders is their secret of success. Anything furnished line, household utensils, in fact, furniture, the home can be purchased for a reasonable weekly payment. We advocate the patronage of C. Ludwig Bauman & Co. 149 Broadway, near Gates avenue, near the reason, they are as reasonable as the reason in some cases cheaper, which means a dollar saved is a dollar earned. Witness Held in Baff Murder Probe Daniel Jones, a Race man, address unknown, was recently arranged by Daniel Jones, a lawyer, as a material witness in the Baff Murder Baff murder investigation and held under a $5,000 bill, to appear as a witness before the grand jury. It is said, that Daniel Jones, a lawyer, Werner, Inc., poultry dealers in West Washington Market, where Baff had an office, when he was shot to death Nov. 16, was formerly connected with the American Academy, leading local paper, and Brooklyn's representative has affiliated himself with the Champion Magazine, a western publisher, who Kolly much success in his new field, as he was quite active while in Brooklyn. Advice Given: Hailed to Court Advice Given; Hailed to Court Spencer, Spencer L. Langon, a well known Race Coach, will be hailed to court charged with fortune telling. According to the Brooklyn Standard Union his cards describe him ton of Galatin was the guest of his daughter, Mina Vina Radford. * W. F. Olliver will leave for Wheeling, W. Va. Monday to make it his future home. Sionary for home and foreign missions, visited the St. Paul Baptist church Sunday and made a talk, Mrs. Cora Waters, Elleville, to the congregation this week for Wheeling, W. Va. * Those on the sick list are Mrs. J. H. Gregory, Henry Wilburn, Chas. Scott, * Edgar a few days ago, will have a part of his foot amputated Monday. By Walter Thornhill Champaign, Ill. Dec. 22.—The Friendship Club gave a matinee party Friday at 6:22 p.m. the Mansions, 602 East White street. The Mansions' exercises will be held Saturday night. A Christmas tree will be a part of the exercises. All those wishing to give presents to them early. * Those who wish to give articles of clothing or food to the poor people of Champaign, bring them to church Saturday or call Mrs. L. A. Riley and she will send for them. La Grange, Ill. Dec. 22.—The evangelical services that are being conducted at church Saturday or call Mrs. L. A. Riley and she will send for them. La Grange, Ill. Dec. 22.—The evangelical services that are being conducted at church Saturday or call Mrs. L. A. Riley and she will send for them. Rev. T. H. Lewis was confined to his home on account of illness. * The music that was postponed until Jan. 10. * The M. E. congregation will move into their new church next week. * The Rev. T. H. Lewis was postponed until Jan. 10. * Mrs. Adn. Sisco and brother-in-law, George Sisco, left this week for Pittsburgh, Pa. as the Old South African Advice Giver of $15 Classon avenue. The complainant, Edward H. Green, a Race detective, Edward J. Professore $15 for vice commissioning a vice commissioning fiancee. Magistrate Voorhees, before whom the complaint was made, paroled the doctor for another hearing. As we go to press and our recent attention to the case of a like a white Christmas, the first one for some years in this part of the country While it does not appeal to some of the older people, "not even the writer," the ones will get their part of the enjoyment of it, which is some consideration. Boy Scout Notes The patriotic concert given under the auspices of Troop No. 13, Boy Scouts of America, of St. Philip's P. E. church, of St. Philip's P. E. church, of Webb, with his troop and troop No. 4, under the direction of Scout Master Denham and Assistant Scout Master Collins, gave demonstration, as did Judi Kramer, of St. Philip's P. E. church, 21. * R. M. Merency, secretary of the Carlton Avenue Y. M. C. A. branch and scout master of Troop No. 59, was master of Troop No. 13, just been organized under the directions of Scout Master James R. Spurgeon and Assistant Scout Master the Rev. N. P. Boyd, rector of St. Philip's P. E. church. United Chauffeur's Auto School The United Chauffeur's Auto School, staffed at 943-44 Bedford avenue, near the University of Chicago, is one of Brooklyn. Young men who wish to learn to be chauffeurs no longer have to attend white auto schools, as long this well-equipped school is in existen- tion. The school is a possible exception of the Bedford Y. M. C.A. auto school. Their instructions are systematic and practical in every way, which insures that when a pupil has fini- zed, he is ready to work for Mr. Fred Dodson, the energetic manag-er, is to be complimented for the conceit he is pursuing in this enterprise. Y. Albert Leon of in McDougal street, New York, is listed for the past week, is much improved. Ben Hur Reception Thursday even, Jan. 18, will be Ben Hur night at the Labor Lyceum. A big basketball game will be the attraction. The minstrel and vaudeville entertainers will be present at the Lexington Avenue branch, W. C. A. Hall at the Junior O. U. A. M. Hall, 579 Gates avenue, was largely attended and proved a highly enjoyable affair. Miss Minnie Sketch and the Harwood Black Face Comedy Sketch" and the Harwood Native songs played on native instruments, afforded a rare treat for those who attended the performance, as also did the vocal selection of William Major. The son's regimental band, "Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas of Wichita, Kan, are visiting in the city for a few days. Hold Big Affair The Sons of North Carolina will frolic on Thursday evening, Dec. 28, at Saengerbund hall and if the expectations of all the players will be the banner affair of the holiday season, The New Amsterdam orchestra will furnish the music under a competent leader. Among the many social events for Chicago youth beyond the age of Brooklyn is the basketball crame and dance of the St. Douglas "Big Five" versus the Carlton Avenue branch Y. M. C. A. team, which will take place at the evening, Dec. 28. Music will be furnished by the New Amsterdam Musical association, of which T. Roy Peyton is director. Mr. Roscoe Lee of 1580 Dean street will become affiliated with the Defender, who will insure more of the year, which will insure more news. Novelty Dance Well Attended The black and white novelty dance recently given by the Baronetts at the Lincoln settlement house, 105 Fleet Street, was a national attention pleasing affair. The officers of the club are: Cornellius M. Moore, president; Edward J. Moore, secretary; Arthur Jacksens, captain. The ball and reception of the Marine Cook's and Stewarts' association, recently given at Manhattan Casino, was one of the social events of the Navy Lieutenant E. E. Thompson's Fifth Avenue music. The appearance of the New York Guards was the feature of the evening. The committee of arrangements included Vince Rise, chairman; Oswald E. Stone, vice president; John Barlett and Thomas L. Carpenter. JAMAICA, LONG ISLAND Jamaica church goers will be kept busy for the next week or so as there are many things going on at all the places they visit. Bann, a race man 31 years old of 212 Lilac Street recently arrested by Patrolman Patrick Leonard and locked up in the Jamaica station, pending removal to Nassau Bay. Dennis is accused of assaulting James Coghlin of Wallace Shore Avenue, Lawrence, on Dec. 4th. It is alleged he knocked Coghlin down and stole $60 in cash and a gold watch and sham. Detectives recently arrested Dennis and 112 Prospect street. They found a vial containing what they believe to be cocaine in his possession. They also arrested John Combes, whites, 40 years old. The girl was found in a special nation and was held for special sessions in $500 ball. *Lorenzo Peters of Vernon avenue, Bayside, and John Johnson of Bayside, Far Rockaway, were recently found $25 cash in Jamaica court for possessing dangerous weapons. They paid the fine. By W. Henry Green tin: Treasurer Tyler, Mr. R. Mr. John Cah Mr. Our Past Pierce Beach, Fla. on Mrs. Harold Moi Mrs. J. S. Hernd day, Mr. and M. Mary, Bennett of th bennett of th of Cleveland, Ohio Mr. W. H. Stockto, a trip south. Syracuse, N. Y., Dec. Belle Yose, passed away N. Y., last week. Her brought here, and funer in her home. She chay, the pastor, deliver sermon. She leaves to mother, father, sister friends. For the last day of her life, the Defender in her resurge, the reporter of the Defender, her Christmas dinner. Mr. re- Oysters, cream of cherry, rosa peach, apples, and celery, dining, nuts and raisins, cafe no Misses C. V. Carter, A. H. U. Mabel Bald of Auburn, N. Y. Wesley of Eldridge of Minneapolis, Minn. with Mrs. R. M. Mallory of street. James Hazel is improvin Mrs. Smith of 519 E. Washington gave Christmas banquet, Monday evenn- Cooper's Hall on South State street. Defender reporter was one of the bored guests. The association seem- ed to be interested in art, music and literature, and also in Christmas banquet. The president of the reporter. The president of the association, being toastmaster, said the P. A. A. was to further interest in art, music and literature, and also in Christmas banquet, as he considered it to be the leading Negro newspaper in the U. S. Mr. Lyndon Hoffman Caldwell will give a talk on Christmas banquet only in Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 6. The Salt City Giants gave a reception in the club room at 419 E. Washington Friday evening. There was a large representation of the cultural speaker. Capt. J. Sanford of U. R. of K. P. will give a birthday ccaption in the club rooms on Dec. Eurela Club is forming a basketry club. Andrew Bryant was shot by a Smallwood in the lunchroom of the cidal salmon last week. Small was placed in jail further adven- tory invites every one to com- meeting Sunday evening. CLUWY BAUMA & Company 1119-555 Broadway JRDAY, DECEMBER 1916 LASS Classified Advertisements IRNISHED ROOMS TO RENT want the best rooms with the best families for your home. Call 800-222-2222. M. W. FONDER. 358 Calumet Ave. Phoas Douglas 7016. F5 BREW. Two (2) clerk apartments: FOR SALE. He said two-fat building, brick, 5 and 6 rooms. $400. 8 room house, $1,000. $900 to $900 down. 4123 INHAMA AV. 3ED APT. PHONE DREXEL 800-222-2222. Extra large, neatly furnished room; electric light, room heat, all conveniences. 28-30 5811, SENSON-AV, 2ND-AFT - PHONE: DOUG SCHNEIDER, SENSON-AV, both water at all times of two TUG, steam bath, but water at all times of one TUG, steam bath, both water at all times two bleachers, KXenwood "L", man and wife or single lady. 29-30 8121 WADASH AV.- LARGE FRONT ROOM neatly furnished; kitchen and laundry facility 22 8123 LASALLE-ST.-PHONE DROVER 8123 living; will make reasonable price to right, gentle tenant 23-30 8125 VERNON AV.- PHONE DOUGLAS 7420 Large light room; running water; man and wife, two men or two women. 23-30 8128 WADASH AV.- PHONE DOUGLAS 5290 large room; furnished; running water; all convenience. 23 8121, SOUTH, PARK AV.- ELEGANTLY PUR furnished room; running water; furnace heat; Mrs. M. L. Brown. 23-30 8254 HIOUDAV.- SNL PLACE -PHONE DROVER 164. Furnished room with desirable facility; two -single, man or -married couple; steam hot, heat, gas and electric lights. 23-30 522 FOURS, AVE., PHONE DOUGLAS COOL nearly furnished, rooms, steam heat; not water; two railroad men; twin beds; all conveniences. √ 23.30 VERNON AVE, PHONE DOUGLAS 2033—to T.WOR-A. G. FURNISHED, front robin, two-mining water, modern for-an, and a full privilege if you are looking for an ideal with good service call. Near-20th at street no. 523-80 INDIANA-AV—PHONE DOUGLAS 2233—see Red Door. Nearly furnished rooms, but aspirations: steam; heat; reasonable prices. 2033—call 30th and IDIANA-AV—PHONE DOUGLAS 4811—shall come two auroves; for man and wife a man; hot water. 2030—FOREST-AV—PHONE DOUGLAS 2572—city-furnished small room room for-gentle, steam; heat, hot water. All couvencences are car car line. 2030—21ST-AV-NDN. BEWEEN INDIANA AND PHONE DEER NOIRES CO-FORMED 2-month site, of four city; for a full-hour time for light hours keeping up for a complete desering center; a small list of the best light and other items will be published on IDIANA-AV car line laundry privileges. 4284 WASH HAVE.—PHONE KENNEDY 2272 all water all heat room; but water all heat room. 4264 CALMEN AVE.—PHONE DOUGLAS 108-14 Nurse furnished steam heat; but water good heat; all convenience; also, other rooms near carer reasonable. 26 F. WITH ST. APT.—R OOMS FOR MAN and wife or child parties; modern convenience; all water/electric lights; with use of kerosene at dining room. 14 F. ORESEN AVE.—NEATLY FURNISHED rooms; good heat; but water at all hours; desirable. 8213 RIDGES AVE. 3 DLFT. NEATLY FURNISHED steam-heated room in small family. 8909 SAVIN AVE.—PHONE DOUGLAS 1913 Nurse furnished steam heat and floral diorn; all large rooms; good heat; but water. NEATLY FURNISHED ROOM—STEAM HEAT all modern improvements; man and wife pre- pared for F. LAWRENCE AVE. 181 FLAT. Organized 4024. 7919 SAVIN AVE.—PHONE DOUGLAS 1913 Nurse furnished steam heat; but water already room; prices reasonable. AVE. 2 DLFT.—PHONE DREXEL furnished room in private family; water; all convenience. AVE.—PHONE WENTWORTH furnished room; suitable for two stores; street and street rail; block from 'surface and 'T.' sta- 10-23 ST AVE. 1ST APT.—LARGE FRONT room; furnished; one block attached to furnished couple or Phone Douglas 4353. 10-23 DIANA AVE.—PHONE DREXEL 7004 furnished rooms; all modern conven- tions; one block from 'T.' transportations; one block from 'T.' one or two gentlemen preferred. Call for p. 10-23 VERSON-AV.—PHONE DOUGLAS 3397 10-23 New family; steam heat, hot water, all conveniences; near car line. VERSON-AV.—PHONE DOUGLAS 1795 14 CALUMET AVE. — PHONE DOUGLAS 7783 — nicely furnished; nicely furnished; steam heat; hard water; large clothes closet; hot running water; large clothes closet; very desirable; homelike. 18-23 2817 SOUTH PARK AVE. — PHONE DOUGLAS — nicely furnished large front room; nil privacy; steam heat; hard water; large clothes closet; wife or goals preferred. 18-23 2818 PRAIRIE AVE. — PHONE KENNEDY 7903 — neatly furnished coops, suitable for a couple or two gentlemen; heat and hot water; very desirable. 18-23 4800 LANOLEY AVE. — NEATLY FURNISHED rooms; modern improvements; hot water; very comfortable; reference exchanged. 2821 PRAIRIE AVE. 15T APT. — PHONE DOUGLAS; stainless; steam heat; plenty hot water; can accommodate two or three men; one block to two carriages; pleasant home for right parties. 18-23 STREAM HEATED APARTMENTS. LIGHT HOUSE, 2300 Calumet Ave. 39 M. W. POND, 2300 Calumet Ave. 18-23 2814 PRAIRIE AVE. 29 APT. — MONENY room; steam heat; electric light in private home; only two in fairly suitable for couple; convenient to surface and wall. 18-23 2308 CALIBERD AVENUE - PHONE DOUGLAS nished on exterior 4:30 am convenience; the heat; good transportation; reasonable; 23-30 2314 RIHODES AVENUE - Nicely furnished front water service; two lines of transit; man and wife gentle. 2309 RIHODES AVENUE - PHONE DOUGLAS 2302 family; good heat; dual transportation; bedridden; 23-30 FLATS TO RENT 727TH ST. AND 208BROOK AVE. - ON A CAR line, store and store at 1900 flat. Will rent hot appt. valet; bath and toilet $15.00; huxle 4 BUHGES, 305 E. 30TH ST. $30.00 for both. TO BED, STEAM HEAT 5 FLATS, 2015 B. 4 room suite, 4000 ft. bath; apply VAN.W. Auto. 16-23 HOUSES 2308 BROOK AVE. REST, bath, bath, 412 pool teal. 178 E. 412 Central 1010, College Grove - D. ENT 2308 BROOK AVE. RESIDENCE: Classified Advertisements TWO APT., 40TH ST. BLOCK ON CHAMPLAIN Av., Hot water heat, bare floor, doors; brick building, store, store, store, down; balance, monthly, 9-room house, store, store, store, down; lights, light lights, price; garage; price $400, cash 500, bill amount; bedroom, 42nd block on Cainetav-av. bedroom, 42nd block on Cainetav-av. T-8-8, steam boat, hard wood doors; price $3,000, monthly rent; $120. Desk room for rent. W. I. GREEN, 371 ST. State, Douglas 908. 22 REAL ESTATE, LOANS, AND INSURANCE house, and apartment; buildings for sale on real estate; buildings for rent; dates and streams, heated apartments to rent; plastered or insulated, furnished rooms for rent. I decorate, or use, furniture, before you rent or buy. H. A. WATKINS, 310 Indiana Ave. Phone Douglas, 1713.777. BARGAINS! BARGAINS! 3148 Forsay, 8-brick brick residence, furnace 3148 Forsay, 8-brick residence, furnace 3148 Forsay, 8-brick residence, furnace 2-dar bit, 6-7 ft, 3,650 sq. ft to suit, 7 lots together, 324-150 ft each, with water and waterware, in Chicago, in District of Morgan Park, only $85; to suit FAULKNER & COOK, 3005 Statet, Dugger 6750 MUSICIANS WANTED THE PEOPLE'S SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA In the law rehearsal at the Johnson-Blair, 335 In the music rehearsal at the Johnson-Blair, 335 Musicicians are welcome. A. E. Wilson-Conductor, 22 AGENTS WANTED ANY.WOMAN CAN MAKE BIG MONEY IN HET WOMEN.HOME. THIS IS A GREAT OFFER TO WOMEN. HOW TO MAKE BIG MONEY IN TUILARLS. WE ENVYLN HORTON HORT CO., 4188. W BELLS, PLL. ST. LOUIS, MO. NOW IS THE TIME TO HAVE THE RE BEAMS, spare range, suver, water and seam heaters, water heaters, furnace cleaned and repaired. The Exchange, 501 St. I. Place, Oysterland, 2011. FURNITURE FOR SALE FOR SALE - PURCHASE SOLD ON EASY FOR SALE - PURCHASE SOLD in stores. W. D. 359- Square State St. UNCLAIMED STORAGE SALE 25 VAN LOADS OF FURNITURE AND HOUSE hold goods of every description will be sold for charges. Call and be convinced. KESSELL HURS. Storage. 4031-33 State st. CHRISTMAS Brings Thoughts of Loved Ones and Home Make Yourself a Christmas Gift That Will Protect Your Loved Ones Below is a list of our bargains: 2 Flat, high class bldg., 5-6 rooms, $300 down; price $2,900. $1,000 down buys a 2-flat bldg. on Indiana ave., south of 39th st.; strictly modern; price $7,700. $500 down buys a high class 8- room residence; every room light and airy; price $3,500. $1,000 down buys an 18-room house on Wabash ave. This bargain will easily pay off owner $250 per month. Price $6,000. Write for our list of Bargains. ANDERSON & TERRELL 3512 SOUTH STATE STREET CHICAGO, ILL. Douglas 206 FOR RENT 4859 Langle Ave., 6 rooms, bath, gas; $25.00; 2 flat. 4859 Langley Ave., 7 rooms, bath, gas; 3 flat; $27.50. 4859 Langley Ave., 6 rooms, bath, gas; 1 flat; $27.50. 4858 Langley Ave., 8 rooms; furnace heat; house; $35.00. FOR SALE 5810 Lafayette Avenue Two-story residence, on brick and concrete foundation, newly painted; 30-foot lot; only $2,200; $200 cash and $25 a month. H. J. Coleman & Co. 4729 S. State Street Tet. Oakland 36 FOR SALE 9223 PRAIRIE AVENUE 5 and 6 room 2-floor building, with barn; rent $39 per month. A bargain. Price $2,700. W. M. BRINKMAN, 3119 Indiana Av. FOR RENT Modern 4-room apartments, steam heat, electric lights, In-1-Dor beds, ice boxes, $1.50 5-room stove heated flats. $20.00 E. W. CAVE Phone Wentworth 5580. 6389 RHODES AVE. DROPSY Treated 1 Week Free Short breathing relieved in a few hours—swell inspiration and uric acid removed in a few days— regulates their kilnings and heart. Write for the timelines of curve, and a symptom blank for a free treatment. COLUMN: DROPSY BEME D Y C., DEPT. 37 AFLANTA, GA. Syphilis and Blood Diseases We Guarantee a Cure or Money Back Bend today for Your Treasure Treatment. WELCH MEDICINE CO. J. GONVILLE, T.A. --- RETROSPECTIVE Continued from fourth page a fixture and have entirely displaced vaudeville at the popular Lafayette, the ater, New York. Such legitimate productions as "Madam X," "Paid in Full," "The Thier" and many others of equal note have been presented with wonderful effect by those players, among whom are names of actors with which to conjure. Just lately they have created a sensation by presenting one of Geo. M. Cohan's greatest successes, "Get Rich Quick Wallingford," and in the cast we noted, such recognized artists as Matte Wilkes, Charles Moore, Sidney Kirkpatrick, Cleo Desmond, Will A. Cooke, Iris Hall and the find of the century, Mrs. Charles Anderson. The Lafayette Stock has done away with, once and for all, the erroneous idea that our people's ability as entertainers ended when we finished a song and dance number or put over a ribald joke. It is to be hoped that some influence will soon be brought to bear that will bring the Lafayette players west. There are a few of the smaller stock companies worthy of mention. There are the Whitman Slaters, with their bishop girl, Brianna Girl, fifteen people; Stringbush and Bonhows Vaudeville Aggregation and several others of the same calibre which are giving the entire show at the Whitman Slaters is professionally known as Jig' time. The show is not as popular as tertainment on this class of time and the indications are that the latter will soon come into its own. When this will happen, the woman supply, on the stringency of the scrub and clean woman supply, as many of the "chorus ladies" that have been wished upon the patient money spenders will be forced to work here they came from because the work is difficult or could make a noise a voice. Vaudeville In this department we have and the greatest number of opportunities and they are many of the actors who have more than made good. A western population of about 1000 people is the most spoke of the team of Rucker and Winfred. The most host ever-seen on any bill; they are on their steenth trip around the Pantages time and are a greater hit than ever. The team of Brook and Bowen finished this time at little while and the most of the sports all along the line were of the most blattering kind. The same time has just been finished by "The Old Time Darkies Quartets" and the success. They had all the time that they enjoyed it over the United States. The "The Tennessee-Ten" stop all proceedings at the great Najestic theater a short time ago, and they were forced to do something that no other act of any kind has to be done. At this house, it is the only time to force the withdrawal of the new force and march, one by one across the mammoth stage while the audience was in a rlenous uproar. While there is a great deal of talent in both of the latter, the attention and ability of Dunbar as he has shown a master hand in the staging of them and they are both way beyond criticism in every department. The Tennessee Ten has a great great deal of a sensation. Cook & Stevens, Bob Green, Cooper & Smith, Moss & Frye, Pinkey & McCarver, Fiddler & Shelton, Copeland & Pacton, Green & Pugh, Ferrin & Sandifer, Buster & Balley and the new name of the thing no trouble in handling large bunches of contracts overing consecutive time. Lulu Contes and her Crackerjacks are working themselves sick and there is no evidence of a let-up. In the last eight weeks of the season but nineteen days and they have been playing circuits in vaudeville with unvarying success. This is considered a standard act, one that never fails to go over with a bang that rattles gold into the box of excitement. The jots, headed by Joe Sheftel, is another one that has done remarkably well and -ha- been sent over time that no "Smoke" in the past had invaded. "The Holiday in Dixieland is another one of the large numbers of jots," he said. "A good impression everywhere and with the addition of Chick Owens, the boy with the funny legs, developed into a sensation." Anderson Smith's Ten Dark Knights is the best of all our acts and has had unvarying success all over the east during the present season "The Musical Byrona," "The Creele Band" and "the Six Musical Spillover," having a fine season and these constitutes the best of the Race's novelty acts. Many of our acts are abroad, despite the big war on the other side and all of them are doing splendidly. Among the musicians are Arunda, The Kratona, Original Harry Barr, The Versatile Four, Scott & Whaley, Beile Davis and Her Crackerjacks, Kildare's Band, Louis Douglass, One Billy Barr, Bonny & Freeman, Wellman & Glass, May, Lizzie Avery Gennner, and Brooks & Duncan. It is a peculiar fact that we are represented by the above in very country in Europe, including Russia, France, Scotland, Italy and Egypt. We brother from America fears not the distances and the best part of the whole business is they are all over making and none of them are even considered to return to the land of the democrats. Moving Pictures Progress has been made in this line during the past year, and there are several companies which are releasing with most or less regularity. The most notable is the Lincoln Motion Picture Company of Los Angeles, Cal. Their two productions, "The Realization of a Negro's Ambition," two reels, and "The Trooper of Troop K" two reels, are undoubtedly the greatest achievement of the Lincoln Motion Picture Company that we can produce and make good on the celluloid without stooping to the low comedy of the past on a burlesque of Negro life and right, and a real star connected with the Lincoln Motion Picture Company of Noble M. Johnson. He is the only member of the Race regularly employed by the Universal Co., and his role was the praise of the best directors of the past in plays a prominent part in the $2,000,000 production. "Intolerance," and was seen just this past Sunday at a local theater blinding opposite the celebrated artist, Ralph Lauren. The unique Co. has not made a drama. The Unique Co. has not made a drama. The Unique Co. has not made a Devil, which has had a fair amount of success. "The Colored American Winning His Sult" qualified as a film waster, the entire proposition, being made a fair one-reel and could have made a fair one-reel and "The Reeling. Will Foster's" "The Barrier" had more action to the 800 feet than the Sult thing in all of its thousands of feet. But Foster always did show that he was a Foster and "The Fail Guy" being famous for that quality. The toll of death has been heavy during the year. Among those passing to the great beyond we are J. Leuble Hill, Billy Johnson, Matt. Marshall, Jim Marshall, Will Hallback, Herb Robinson, Clarence Logan, Jack Smith, Dora Fatterson, Glenan, Tillie Cross and Skip. 10 Plans have been completed for one of the finest and most modern apartment houses in the country, to be exclusively for members of the Race. It will be erected at Vernon avenue and Thirty-second street, on the northeast corner, belonging to the building avenue by Zimmerman, Saxe and Zimmerman, are now in the hands of Whiteside & Wentworth, who will handle the property. It is to be built on three floors of apartments, making it a four-story structure. It will contain sixty apartments, each having two and three rooms and a bath. The building will be connected with each apartment. It also will have an incinerator system connecting with each apartment, steam heat, hot and cold water, basement laundries and toilet facilities. It will be inshed in dark red brick. Along Vernon avenue will be a fifteen-foot width of lawn and terrace. On the Thirty-second street, on which many of the apartments will face. Rents From $18 Up to $38 Rents will be from $18 to $38 a month. The investment is expected to be slightly CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Continued from page five The Social Eight Whist Club met with Mrs. Weaver, 3807 Wabash avenue, Dec. 1st. Mrs. Ogle, by son by Ellerson first; Mrs. Ogle, by son by Ellerson first; Mrs. Ogle, by son by Ellerson first; booby, Mrs. E. Schaffer, president; Mrs. L. Dillard, secretary; M. white, reporter. The Clover Leaf Social Club hold the meeting with Mrs. F. Smith, Evanston, Ill., as guest. The club has its work most ready for Christmas. Election of officers next meeting at the home of the secretary, Mrs. A. Grayson, Mrs. E. Bing, reporter; Mrs. S. B. Steele, reporter. The Pink Rose Club gave a public whist party Thursday, Dec. 14, at the home of the president. This club will be the Amanda Smith Home, Mrs. Copper, by son by Cune, secretary; Mrs. Levy, reporter. The Smart Set Whist Club met at the home of Mrs. Bessie Walker, 5600 Marshall, the club will meet next time with Mrs. Cune at state street; Mrs. Handock, president; Mrs. Brannon, secretary and reporter. Last Sunday most of the members enclosed, splendid "Race Views" by Mr. J. Marshall, prepared for its annual celebration of the emancipation proclamation, Mr. D. J. Marshall, who has won several awards, will be the orator of the day. The Hesperian Whist Club met with Mrs. Hattie Mason, 4323 Forest avenue, New York, on Saturday, 11 January, trained by Mrs. A. Young, 3449 Dearborn street. The club meets Dec. 23 with Mrs. Charles, 4342 Forest avenue, 3rd floor, New York, trained by Mrs. Hattie Mason, secretary; The Gandamus Charity Club met Monday, Dec. 18, at the home of the president, Mrs. Bertha Hensley, 3528 Vernon Road, reports on the bazaar were read. The club received a bazaar wine sugar bowl prize awarded the most popular club at the bazaar, Mrs. Mamie Pegg Irvine, our representative in the president, was the prize, Dr. Lewis, secretary of the officers of the Old Fols' Home, was one of the officers of Bertha Hensley, president: Emma Liggine, 3805 Forest avenue, reporter. The Royal Art and Social Club met at the Wabash Avenue, Houston, 3423 Wabash avenue, Wednesday, Mrs. Dautry and Mrs. Chandler were visitors. A very elaborate luncheon was served. Next meeting with Mrs. Lena Johnson, 3217 Wabash avenue. E. Drake-foley, N. Hall, secretary. The Alpha Social Club president will entertain the club friends with a Christmas party at the reading room, 3005 State street, Thursday evening, Dec. 28. All members, new and old, are urged to be present. IDA B. WELLS BARNETT. President. The Phyllis Wheatley Woman's Club continues to grow enthusiasm and real helpfulness. The president has resumed their annual donation of sugar to Provident Hospital and have pledged $1 a month to the Illinois Industrial School for Girls at Harvey, aside from their regular support to the Phyllis Wheatley Home. Nisa Sauer, Paris, Chicago, of the music section, gave a recital Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the regular meeting at the home. ELIZABETH L. DAVIS. President. IRENE GOINS. Recording Secretary. ENTERTAINS CLUB Weston, W. Va., Dec. 22.—Warren Perkins was at Clarksville a few days last week. Mrs. Clarence Lacy of Clarksville is Mrs. Perkins of father, Mr. and Mrs. Gibsony at Kittsonsville. *Miss Gatrell Gatrell of Camden spent Wednesday here with her sister, Mrs. Ross Perkins, R. H. Perkins, Mrs. Ann Brown, R. H. Perkins, Monday for Wheeling, W. Va., where they will visit relatives and friends this week. *The Christmas tree and program will be rendered Christmas night for the public. The annual public are invited to be present. *Miss Annie Brown was visiting friends at Buckhannon last week. *The Willing Workers' Club met at the residence of Mrs. Perkins after the business was transached there was a beautiful lavilhore given to the president on behalf of the members. ONE PRICED DENTISTS High Class Sanitary Office. High Class Work Guaranteed 10 Yrs. Established 1892. Examination Pre- GOLD CROWNS PORCELAIN CROWNS BRIDGEWORK Per Tooth SILVER FILLINGS $3 50c Boston Dental-Parlora New States Thetale Bldg. $307 SOUTH STATE STREET Open Ernings and Sundays. Phone Dugout 147. more than $125,000 and a return of at least 5 per cent on the investment is oxygent. The floor will be the same in arrangement. The thirty-six small flats are each to have a 12x14-foot living room, with an in-a-dor, bed and closet, an 12x14 kitchen and a 12x14 bathroom. The twenty-four flat flats are to have chambers 12x13 feet, with in-a-dor beds and closets, living rooms 12x14, with in-a-dor beds, 8x9 porches from the other, and the same sized kitchens and bathrooms as the other flats. Innovation in Building Line Considerable investigating was done before this innovation in the buildings was decided on. Dr. George C. Hall, chair of the executive committee of the Wahab Asham Yayi School, A. J. Jackson, secretary, made a trip to Cincinnati, where J. C. Schmidtapp has invested $500,000 in model buildings for colored tenants. Some of the Schmidtapp buildings are extremely plain and apartments rent for $1 a week. The macro structure will surpass any of them. This new apartment house is expected to play a great part in the social economic and moral life of the people. Continued from page five Dr. Weni. T. Jefferson will leave the city Dearborn to spend the holidays in the south winters. Ala. Oa. his return he will stop at Memphis to spend a few days with S. T. Saxon. Mrs. Minnie E. Launders, Detroit, Mich. will be the guest of Mrs. Antoinette McCormick, 6314 Langley avenue, during the holidays. Mrs. James A. Black, 5622 Lake Park avenue, left Monday night for Nashville, Tenn. to spend the winter with her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Burton. Richard Allen, Philadelphia, Pa. spent Tuesday and Wednesday in this city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Teney, 3447 Prairie avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Allen returned east Thursday, via Baltimore and Washington. Mr. and Roberts and mother, 3237, Vernon avenue, attended the initial appearance of "Romeo and Juliet" at the Auditorium theater through the courtesy of Mrs. Roberts' teacher, Mr. Herman Devries, who is the opera's musical critic. Dr. Revelis, 3510 Prairie avenue, will have a few friends Monday night at her Christmas tree. The Defender is in, receipt of an invitation to the marriage of Helen Elsie to anthulhear Dett, Hampton Institute. The anthulhear will take place Wednesday, Dec. 27, at St. Phillip's church, New York city. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lewis, Hughesville, Mo., are visiting their daughter, M. T. Balley, president of the Alumni Association of the V. N. & I. l. has sent out an appeal to the members of the Alumni Association to rally around their school to attend the greatest school in the country. Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis, Mrs. Cindhia Lindsay Yosemay, Wm. T. Lindsay, Mrs. Eugenia Tyler and Mrs. Edna McCormack will seek to attend the annual Christmas reunion of the Lindsay family at Peoria. MORGAN PARK Brother Ed Wheeler preached for us Sunday morning. He spoke from the third chapter of his book using as his basis the story of St. Joseph gave His only begotten Son." *Rev. Merritt was called to the city last week by the illness of his oldest son, J. W. Merritt. Mr. Merritt is resting well at the home of his Cobb of Vincennes river, the bearded her son, Morris Cobb, of 3022 Decador street, Indiana Harbor. *Mrs. Glmore was very much pleased to have Mrs. Scott and other friends from the city to come to the home of Mrs. Taylor, 1450 W. 1034 street. The club was delightfully entertained. A paper on "Cullation of the Heart is Highest of All," was splendidly presented by Mrs. Payton and others. Mrs Ray presented Mrs. Jerrick, secretary. *Professor Alonzo J. Bowling, the moving picture censor, and wife, visited his sister, Mrs. D. R. Jenius, 1348 W. 108th street. Mr. Merritt is a hopeless weeky a hopeless case. Miss. Inetra Young has returned to the Park. *Mrs. Toombs of W. 112th place is indisposed. The East India Hair Grower MRS. JANE TRAVIS Farewell, dear mother, We too, wait, go Where sorrows sind and Death no more. We know that thou hast Been good and kind; We'll always keep thee In our mind. We know that thou has gone above To join with those whom we have loved. Sleep on, dear mother, And rest in peace; In heaven there is no pain. In almost breaks our hearts To give you up, But you give up, Their rain. Rev. J. J. Mc Chapel, 421 Ec Sunday morning o'clock. Rev. H will preach the for the conferen- pension preach. Rev. H evening, prayer. Regular service mel C. M. e. Chu Rev. O. L. Mur church. Next S be special service drawn will cease program and cease day evening by Sunday school Lulu Brinkley, cl Rev. J. J. McDowell; pai Chapel, 4211 Evans aveni Sunday morning. Sunda Rev. Reeves, W will often preside for the conference yeari preach Dec. 31 at 3 p. evening, prayer meeting; Regular services were h in church. Rev. Rev. L. Murphey, b church. Next Sunday, Dec. be special services. Sunda dren will render part of the prog day evening by giving Sunday school children and; Lulu Brinkly, church reporter. The pastor, the Rev. John W St. Mark's, was pulled last Sunday, no night. The annual Christmas haz quite a success this week. Thi with Mr. J. A. Washington, d the Christmas music Sunda The Sunday, exercises dec. Dec. 29th. Our servi l Sunday, Dec. 31st. The Rev. Hers, Versailles, Ky, will be with two weeks'. Mrs. Anne Thomas Heard the (h) Christmas sermon. Sunda Special services will be held at Chapel Sunday. Pastor, choir an groation will hold service at 5:30 am morning. Christmas service will be cel at St. Monica's Catholic church and Dearborn streets, 5 o'clock Mass), 8:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 Mass). Non-Catholics a viled. Duluth, Minn., Dec. 22. J.-J. N. 115 East Fifth street, attended the annual meeting and banquet of the Settlers' Association of the Ozarks, where the wife held a sonic Temple Tuesday program was one of the most singing in years, and early days at of the hikes were recalled with regular speeches conversations of whom meet but once a year. C. B. Smiddler of 618 Sixth ave. who was operated on at St. Hospital three weeks ago, was interviewed by the improp Mrs. C. M. R. Richardson and M. Jr., and Edward Richey, Jr, and Duluth people who are planning the Christmas holidays out of George J. Lot will preschedule an Ozarks news oclock and special musical have been prepared. MME. BROWN GIVEN AUT Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 22- Patti Brown, Chicago, the m- was entertained Monday of at the home of Bishop C. She was the guest of Miss J Louise Phillips. A delightful tendered the "songbird" at Shawn. She was given an drive in the afternoon and at night. 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WALKER 640 North West Street, Indianapolis, BUY A HC SOUTH PARK BLVD., near 33rd St.—An front home; 10 rooms; hardwood throu thing in first class repair. You can bu ful home on a blvd. with a small cash bargain. Price___ EVANS AVE., near 48th St.—A massive o front building; 3 flats, 7-8 rooms; stea rate entrance for 1st flat; lot 32x14 home and investment; will make term WABASH AVE., near 43rd St.—Stone f rooms; hardwood floors, tile bathr snap at___ Bowers, Leibrand 6 East 31st Calumet 986 massive o rooms; stea lot 32x14 make term Stone f le bathr an 1st IN MEMORIAM CHARLES TRAVIS, Son 3333 South State Street, Chicago, Ill CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbors for the acts of kindness and floral offerings and sympathy shown us in our late bereavement and in our memory. We thank son-in-law, William E. Morris. Also Rev. Wilson and Rev. Merrill for their kind, consoling words. MRS. W. E. MORRIS, Wife. REV. AND MRS. G. W. RICHARDSON, MRS. W. E. MORRIS, Wife. SARAH MARSHALL In sad and loving remembrance of our dear mother and aunt, Sarah Marshall, who passed away Dec. 24, 1915. Home is so lonely without you mother, dear, we hope to be with you some sweet day, by and by. From her children. LEIVE AND MOLLIE PRICE and ELLA SWOPE, Nieco. U. B. F'S ENTERTAIN Pt. Madison, Iowa, Dec. 22—Rev. H. Vanderzee, Topcake, Kan. arrived in the city Monday afternoon for a visit with his wife, Mrs. M. Vanderzee, who is a teacher at the school. Mrs. Sarah Stokes, Chicago, was the week-end guest of Mrs. Lucy King, residence in West. Ft. Madison. Joel Ewling, arrived in the city from St. Paul Thursday to spend the holidays with his wife, Mrs. E. E. C. Bubanks entertained at 6 a. 6 o'clock dinner Thursday evening, assisted by Mrs. Freda Range. Guests of honor were Dr. J. T. Carr, Ottumwa; Rev. S. Bates, De Moines, Iowa, Woodward, Buxley, Lincoln, Second Baptist church. The United Brotherhood gave an entertainment on Thursday evening. The principal characters were: Solo, Mrs. B. Brown; reading, Mrs. B. Brown; reading, Mrs. J. Carr; remarks, Rev. C. Lindell; solo Mrs. Leta Henery, and a splendid address by Dr. Carr. RESIGNS AS DETECTIVE Franklin P. Koontz. -3204 South La Salle street, has resigned his position as assistant chief milrulod detective, for fourteen years in the service. He left the city for Cleveland, Ohio, for the holidays. Next year he may enter a new job. He will return in a short while. Will return with his 11-year-old daughter, Edna G. Koontz. W. H. OLD SETTLERS MEI tions and they orders must be sent in the name of the Chicago der. She must accompany all manuscripts expected them. Carned or questions expected answered Communications Will Not Be Noticed. in class matter, February 1, 1906, at the Postoffice in Chicago, ch 9, 1879. AGO—3159 State Street. Telephone Douglas 3339. —17 Green Street, Sharing Road, London, England; W. C. ADVERTISING: betrothals and death. $1.60 mentary and obedient resolutions, each. 6.00 DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENTS. ch, one time..... $1.50 ticket ticket for large or long-standing ads. jago advertisements per inch..... 2.00 ads, each..... 6.0 g notices, per line..... 15 on large or long-standing ads. comments, per inch or line. For Display Advertising Furnished on Appli- nements, $1.50; wedding write-ups, $5.00 ; in memoriam. $1.50; business announce- ments. POOR SANTA CLAUS Santa Claus wuz poor this Christmas time, make up my mind for sure 'at if he did' save so many toys an boots an candies, to other things, like, and he must to do is des a drum, a soldier suit an sled, an inline that will hum, an auto painted re- p on a pony an a cart-'at's all-1 don't want. Pa, "God bless his heart, but don't that b for long-standing ads. $1.50 for inch. 3.00 .60 .15 My Advertising Furnished on Application. m, $1.50; wedding write-ups, $5.00 and up; card of moriam, $1.50; business announcements, $1.50 and up. Please give both the old and new address, and in writing ful to give both the state and postoffice, as well as DOOR SANTA CLAUS is wuz poor this Christmas time, so I my mind ferr sure at if he did come by, many toys are books an candles, too, little boys, like cinder he used to do; drum, a soldier an' sled, that will hum, an auto painted red, 'n a cart-' at's all--I don't want much; 'll bless his heart, but don't that beat the Dutch?" Rates for Display Advertising Furnished on Application. wedding announcements, $1.50; wedding write-ups, $5.00 and up; card of $1.50 and up; in memorial, $1.50; business announcements, $1.50 and up. thing paid in advance. Range of Address—Please give both the old and new address, and in writing paper, always be careful to give both the state and postoffice, as well as POOR SANTA CLAUS Pa sed Santa Claus wuz poor this Christmas time, so I Could jes make up my mind for sure 'at if he did come by, he could save so many toys an books an candies, too, he me an' other little boys, like cards and do; shall I wint is des a drum, a soldier suit an' sled, watch, an inline that will hum, an auto painted red, skates, a pony an' a cart—'at all—I don't want much; Da sed to Pa, "God bless his heart, but don't that beat the Dutch?" Scrambled Eggs ENTRY THOUGHT that it was favored in the past four years, let it take a long time to come during the next four years, and their fighting clothes and the war of according to form. Senator Penrose sub into the enemy's camp by stating that providing for federal supervision of all people of the south to vote. Democrats is like shaking a red rag because that will interfere in the slightest and south gets their dander up immedately on their white contemporaries,aws to further prosecibe and humiliate quick whenever possible instead of what hand. Laman recently introduced an amendment doubt whether the fourteenth and fifteenth, enfranchising the Negro, were properly General to lay the question be certainied whether they were made part provided for constitutional changes. Is this constructive or destructive south to send representatives to keep all existed in the sixties? If so; then with a vengeance. If the south has not alone suffered by the white Republican party has been acting, especially in this last election. 5 electoral votes of the south do not three of our northern states, it can rejection of a President by a popular satisfactory to the great majority. If they are cast in South Carolina, about as of any of our large cities, yet they gee for that. Just will not of its own accord permit part of the country should insist that motion to their actual voting strength be expensed with, put it in the waste bake sounds good anyway. It is to be east and west, in settling their dale once our interests to gain their point. In them for the common good of all, be whole, not scrambled, eggs. THOUGHT that it was favored with some queer at four years, let it take a long, deep breath and come during the next four years. Already the two fighting clothes and the war dance is on the eve leading to form. Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania the enemy's camp by stating that he intends to beg for federal supervision of elections that will of the south to vote. It is like shaking a red rag before the eyes of a will interfere in the slightest degree with their gets their dander up immediately, and, being on their white contemporaries, the Negro must further proscribe and humiliate him are enacted, never possible instead of what he needs and de- recently introduced an amendment setting forth whether the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments enchancing the Negro, were properly adopted, and general to lay the question before the Supreme and whether they were made part of the Constitution for constitutional changes. Could anything be constructive or destructive legislation? Is it second representatives to keep alive the bitter sec- in the early sixties? If so, they are accomplish- vengeance. South has not alone suffered by not being able to the Republican party has been made to feel the specially in this last election. When it is con- oral votes of the south do not represent as many of our northern states, it can readily be seen how of a President by a popular vote would be, and story to the great majority. Forty-five thousand last in South Carolina, about as many as would be of our large cities, yet they get nine votes in that. I did not of its own accord permit the Colored man the country should insist that their representa- to their actual voting strength. If the electoral aid with, put it in the waste basket and try the ends good anyway. It is to be hoped that our west and west, in settling their difficulties with the war interests to gain their point. We are perfectly for the common good of all, but when the fire is not scrambled, eggs. THE COUNTRY THOUGHT that it was favored with some queer liberation during the past four years, let it take a long, deep breath and for what is to come during the next four years. Already the two sons have donned their fighting clothes and the war dance is on the eve pulled off according to form. Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania own a bomb into the enemy's camp by stating that he intends to a bill providing for federal supervision of elections that will Colored people of the south to vote. To the Democrats is like shaking a red rag before the eyes of a measure that will interfere in the slightest degree with their the solid south gets their dander up immediately, and, being vent their spite on their white contemporaries, the Negro must hat. Laws to further proscribe and humiliate him are enacted, given a kick whenever possible instead of what he needs and developing hand. Vardaman recently introduced an amendment setting forth some doubt whether the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments institution, enfranchising the Negro, were properly adopted, and Attorney General to lay the question before the Supreme It ascertained whether they were made part of the Constitution provided for constitutional changes. Could anything be it? Is this constructive or destructive legislation? Is it south to send representatives to keep alive the bitter secing that existed in the early sixties? If so; they are accomplish- purpose with a vengeance. gero of the south has not alone suffered by not being able to but the white Republican party has been made to feel the thing, especially in this last election. When it is con- the 145 electoral votes of the south do not represent as many wo or three of our northern states, it can readily be seen how the election of a President by a popular vote would be, and ore satisfactory to the great majority. Forty-five thousand bouts are cast in South Carolina, about as many as would be wards of any of our large cities, yet they get nine votes in college for that. th just will not of its own accord permit the Colored man art of the country should insist that their representation to their actual voting strength. If the electoral sponsored with, put it in the waste basket and try the sounds good anyway. It is to be hoped that our east and west, in settling their difficulties with the vice our interests to gain their point. We are perfectly them for the common good of all, but when the fire is be whole, not scrambled, eggs. This From Georgia to the latest map published of belled "Hawkinsville." How a place and live is a mystery. W and during the minute consum gem: "Many Georgia Negrith with the expectation of mait and on the verge of starvati loyers asking them for money are the rest of their lives an ate again." the latest map published of Georgia, a little led "Hawkinsville." How a newspaper could face and live is a mystery. We were fortunate and during the minute consumed in reading it we gem: "Many Georgia Negroes who were re- th with the expectation of making better wages it and on the verge of starvation and are writing layers asking them for money to pay their way are the rest of their lives and never be fooled ate again." to the latest map published of Georgia, a little belled "Hawkinsville." How a newspaper could place and live is a mystery. We were fortunate and during the minute consumed in reading it we gem: "Many Georgia Negroes who were reeth with the expectation of making better wages and on the verge of starvation and are writing employers asking them for money to pay their way are the rest of their lives and never be fooled ate again." orge Washington Jr., was anything ever heard Colored man would rather be a lamp post in than be what they term "a good nigger" for them now to attempt to scare their darker anger in a section where their life is held sooming educated, and with their brain working the manhood that is in them asserts itself, as their portion in the past now engender a dds are overwhelmingly against them there, ought where "a man is a man for a' that." was wont to say, "Put down your bucket ill and good, provided you are not standing not follow Horace Greeley's advice and at a rolling stone gathers no moss, it is fresh snowball the more snow sticks to the Colored people may be in the south, y must be treated as human beings anduth that the Colored man is a valuable to take the thirty working class away tted, and leave the south to do its own worked up over this question of migra- the south is reaping the fruits of mob lynchings have occurred migrations seen that mob-law is a boomerang, but a serious business problem. liable action and mete out justice to trial calamity will surely overtake black man should have followedck on the right road, and, thank --- OHIO'S HEIRLOOM YOU NEVER CAN TELL what Ohio is going to do. Normally a Republican canate, it swung into line for Wilson and all that goes with him in the recent election to the other of the other large cities; prejudice has increased to a great extent; due unduly to the fact that many have the nack of influencing those with whom they come in. contact, rather than being influenced by their surroundings. The northerner upon entering "Rome" adopts the law of the hymns. A writer in the Collegiate of the hymns that Ohio is the only state in the Union that has in its constitution a provision against permitting Colored people to vote. The provision was there before the amendment of the federal Constitution, impossible to withhold the suffrage from a person on account of color. Since the suffrage was made, the prohibition in the Ohio constitution against people of color has, of course, been null and void, but it has remained there just the same. The amendment to the United States Constitution, adopted in 1870, made this the only constitution that maintained a vall thing for nearly half a century, but still the voters of the state seem unwilling to take it out. It would be difficult to ascertain the attitude of mind toward the color imitation in the voters of the state that has kept the prosecution of the color imitation from being committed, was generally agreed, that it should be taken into account when the provision was agreed to without dissent. There is no argument to be made against it, but it looks as though the old race prejudice still lay dormant in the white community, and that it expressed itself. An amendment taking out the color is submitted in 1867 and lost by a vote of 216,000 to 265,000. In 1912 the vote on a similar amendment was lost by 242,000 to 265,000. We repeat, you never can tell what Ohio is going to do solidly the first amendment for women; suffrage that comes along, providing for taking out both the color and sex line. WORTH REPEATING ON THE ROLL OF HONOR of con- C. A building to be erected are two men progregious in the late years of their life of the spirit that overcomes all obstacle- life than to be born a chattel and denied. Whatever they have accomplished his assistance and encouragement sometime THE white person. Their offering now to the monal to the charity that is within them has given us, little and taken from us n THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY won the now the Attorney General is chiefly inter- Geral people accrued from the world. lege of voting, and voted in the north w but we venture the assertion that he will deprived of the right to vote in the south to the Constitution, they did have the right THE BIRTH OF A NATION made n though heavily advertised, failed to make cagouans are seldom bitten in the same place WHAT WE WILL BE in this county and not on what others may do for us. TWO MEN STARTED FOR THE court's waiting list, is what Lima, Ohio, state. Georgia papers please copy. DOLL OF HONOR of contributors to the Columbia be erected are two members of the Race who each to the fund. They are an aged couple, born of their years of their lives through diligence and overcomes all obstacles. There could be no good turn a chattel and denied even recognition as a hero have accomplished has likely been accomplish encouragement sometimes extended to the ambi- THE STAR their offering now to the good work of the Y. M. charity that is within them—a charity that extends life and taken from us much. CRATIC PARTY won this year with the uncast of General is chiefly interested in discovering where several from the south, where they had the right to vote in the north, where they had the right to assert that he will make no effort to ascend right to vote in the south, where, under the third on, they did have the right of franchise. OF A NATION made its second appearance in advertised, failed to make the stir its initial appeal to bitten in the same place twice. WILL BE in this country depends on what we do others may do for us. STARTED FOR THE PENITENTIARY and the list, is what Lima, Ohio, is doing to discourage papers please copy. ON THE ROLL OF HONOR of contributors to the Columbia, Ohio, Y. M. C. A. building to be erected are two members of the Race who have unostentatiously given $500 each to the fund. They are an aged couple, born in slavery, and have been through diligence and the possession of the spirit that overcomes all obstacles. They will live in life than to be born a chattel and denied even recognition as a human being. Whatever they have accomplished has likely been accomplished without the THE STAR OF THE NORTH NORTHERN INDUSTRIES THE SOUTH FOTHY HOLLY white person. Their offering now to the good work of the Y. M. C. A. is a testimonial to the charity that is within them—a charity that extends to a race that has given us, little and taken from us much. THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY won this year with the uncast Colored vote and now the Attorney General is chiefly interested in discovering whether or not some Colored people escaped from the south, where they had the right but not the privilege of voting, and voted in the north, where they had no right to cast a ballot. To ensure the to be asservation that he will make no effort to ascertain if any were deprived of the right to vote, where, under the thirteenth amendment to the Constitution, they did have the right of franchise. THE BIRTH OF A NATION made its second appearance in Chicago and, although heavily advertised, failed to make the stir its initial appearance did. Chicagoans are seldom bitten in the same place twice. WHAT WE WILL BE in this country depends on what we do for ourselves, and not on what others may do for us. TWO MEN STARTED FOR THE PENTIENTIARY and thirty-two on the court's waiting list, is what Lima, Ohio, is doing to discourage mob rule in that state. Georgia papers please copy. A CHRISTMAS PRAYER BY RALPH Oh, Lord, after two years After many months have And fierce passion of hate Hath older nations embroi And achievement had reac Where twins of Progress, Civilization, on Thee most Far beyond that time when To raise to the good of just What vouchsafes Thee for Now in wild, tumultuous, In which Peace's reign, be By awful devastation? L Sire who spoke the words What hope for the future That the cruel implements The sword and the cannon Be beaten to the ground From the war god Marl 'e To soar o'er Earth's battle Grant, Lord, o'er Pan-Am The Star of Love; above Of Europe, where Vengeance Wenge be a righteous bloo And give hope, ero When the anthem "Peace" is sung, not a cloud of str To peace, forever he BY RALPH W. TYLER Lord, after two years in frightful war missperter many months have death and ruin wrought, of fierce passion of hate in entanglement ath older nations embroiled, with whom thought and achievement had reached highest development there twins of Progress, Science and Art, had bro viliation, on Thee most reliant, or beyond that time when brutish pagans fought to raise to the god of just a monument, that vouchsafes Thee for the near future, should be in the most fullouls, frenzied battlement which Peace's reign, the Peace is clouded. awful devastation? Lord, Reverent he who spoke the words divine "thou shalt not that hope for the future offered, heaven sent, that the cruel implements of Satan will— he sword and the cannon, into a plowshare beaten? And when, oh, Lord, with Thou relea from the war god Mars' horrible, bloody lair, soar o'er Earth's battlefields, the Dove of Peac ant, Lord, o'er Pan America begin to flame! the Star of Love; above war-dimmed horizon Europe, where Vengeance first put forth the claim rongs to right with blood, appear sweet Peace and give us hope, are another Christmas Day, when the anthem "Peace on earth, good will towa sung, not a cloud of strife will dim the way peace, peace forever here on earth. Amen. BY RALPH W. TYLER Oh Lord, after two years in frightful war misspent, After many months have death and ruin wrought, And fierce passion of hate in entanglement Hath older nations embroiled, with whom thought And achievement had reached highest development; Where twins of Progress, Science and Art, had brought Civilization in Thee most reliant, Far beyond that time when ruthless pagans fought To raise to the god of just a monument, What vouchsafes Thee for the near future, shrouded Now in wild, tumultuous, frenzied battlement In which Peace's reign, benign Peace, is clouded. By awful devastation? Lord, Reverent Sire who spoke the words divine "thou shalt not kill", What hope for the future offered, heaven sent, That the cruel imploquent Satan will The sword and the cannon, into a plowshare Be beaten? And when, oh Lord, wilt Thou release From the war god Mars' horrible, bloody lair, To soar oer Earth's battlefields, the Dove of Peace? Grant, Lord, oer Pan-America begin to flame! The Star of Love; above war-dimmed horizon Of Europe where Vengeance first put forth the claim Wrong to right with bloody peace, sweet peace anon, And give us hope, ere another Christmas Day, When the anthem "Peace on earth, good will toward men" Is sung, not a cloud of strife will dim the way To peace, peace forever here on earth. Amen. DEATHS Mucholson, Joseph, age 46. 2437. Wabash avenue, Dec. 13; Wigley, Ike, age 45, Freeport, Ill., Dec. 14; Booker, Addie, age 35, 706 Sheridan road. Dec. 12; Hill, Jones, 4645 Federal street, Dec. 14; Williamson, Mary, age 67, 3753 Dearborn street, Dec. 11; Young, Adam, age 43, 3836 Federal street, Dec. 11; Revelcy, Adoiphus, age 31, 1523 Jackson boulevard; Bolden, Ida, age 35, 8306 Wabash avenue, Dec. 6; Brom, Willitta, age 29, 3818 Langley, avenue, Dec. 20; Turner, William, age 21, unknown, Dec. 4; Hill, Munford, age 24, 4944 La Salle street, Dec. 15; Chandler, Lewis, age 49, 2521 Wabash avenue, Dec. 6; Zest, Edmund, age 33, 2621 Dearborn street, Dec. 8; Harding, Adolph, age 1, 500; Dearborn street, Dec. 8; Holmes, John, age 23, 3665 Wabash avenue, Dec. 8; Goodall, Thomas, age 23, 3671 Federal street, Dec. 5th; Whitefield, Wm. age 33, 3203 Dearborn street, distributors to the Columbus, Ohio, Y. M. members of the Race who have unostentation are an aged couple, born in slavery, and passes through diligence and the possession. There could be no greater handicap in seven recognition as a human being, as likely been accomplished without the extended to the ambitious but poor STAR OF THE SOUTH A good work of the Y. M. C. A. is a testimony a charity that extends to a race that much. This year with the uncast Colored vote and casted in discovering whether or not some where they had the right but not the privilege they had no right to cast a ballot, make no effort to ascertain if any were where, under the thirteenth amendment of franchise. This second appearance in Chicago and, although the stir its initial appearance did, Chicago twice. Y depends on what we do for ourselves. PENITENTIARY and thirty-two on the is doing to discourage mob rule in that W. TYLER in frightful war misspeet, death and ruin wrought, in entanglement ed, with whom thought ed highest development; Science and Art, had brought reliant, in brutish pagans fought a monument, in the near future, shrouded enzied battlement ignor Peace, is clouded. Dr. Revere, divine "thou shalt not kill," offered, heaven sent, of Satan will— into a plowshare Lord, wilt Thou release the earth from bloody fields, the Dove of Peace? Africa begin to flame? war-dimmed horizon he first put forth the claim appear upon Peace anon, her Christmas Day, an earth, good will toward men" he will dim the way he on earth. Amen. BAR MOTHER GOOSE STORIES Mother Goose stories or "Complete Melodies" are not fit reading for your children, for the author takes great pleasure in taking a filing at the Race, as it does not other, and the pages devoted to their subject of "The Little Nissers" is not complimentary in the least to M. A. Donohue & Co., nor John.D. Williams, the copyright holder, and we feel if the members of the Race continue to buy such books as a Christmas gift for their children, they will only be a section further in dignitities on their head. Those who have such books in their homes should put them in the stove and burn them. There are too many other books of a higher type for our young. Look on pages 34, 6, 5, 7, 8 and see if the subject is fit. B. P. BLAIR A. VISITOR B. P. BLAIR Fairbanks, S.D., was in the city this week on business. He owns 1500 acres of land out west. He brought with him a car load of bogs last year, he went to a car load of cakes. He was a very large car. THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS .. BE "A GOOD FELLOW"; HELP SOME POOR CHILD TO BE HAPPY CHRISTMAS Every little child that you see in your neighborhood who is parentless, in need of clothes and something to eat, is asking you in his mind, "Are you going to be a good fellow Christmas day?" You are going to be a good fellow Christmas day! Someone one happy and cheerful who is less fortunate than yourself? Today is the time to decide. Now is the time to look around and see who is actually in need. Defender office asking do we know of anyone who is going to be a "Good Fellow." To be a "Good Fellow" is to be to some poby neglected family, to children in need, to some home where the light of joy does not abound, where there will be not known any such thing as a Christmas tree, for some cake. For these poor people they will joy for them. To be a rent good fellow would not be to have all the fun yourself with some one or persons who have a Christmas tree for some cake to a show or cabaret with some one who does not need such merriment; make the day cheerful by making others cheerful the Christmas tree for some little poor folk, to a cheerful their homes. See that if you do not know of some little boy who is in school and hats no shoes of clothes, or some other clothes, to cheerfulness on Christmas day is not being happy yourself, not seeing how F THE NO much eegogn you can drink, but in making others happy, hearing poor children tell how nice you were to them by being nice, telling others, says, don't the phrase "Cherry Christmas" fit the holiday season more appropriately than "Merry Christmas." SICK LIST Dr. Julian Lewis, 3763 Mahash avenue, has been seriously ill at the Presbyterian hospital with dysphtheria, but is improving. Dr. Warren Norman, 3813 Ridges avenue, has recovered from a slight attack of pneumonia at Ft. Dearborn hospital. Wm. Bell, 3810 Prairie avenue, has returned from Minnesota, Ill., and would be glad to see his friends. Miss Margaret Jackson, 3219 South Park avenue, operated on for tonilis last Saturday. She is greatly improved this week. Mrs. Hattie McIntosh, King, 3219 South Park avenue, has very much improved after a short illness. Dr. Wurmer, 5155 Wabash avenue, last week. Mrs. Mimie Hatchet, was badly bruised by an auto striking her Dec. 12. She is slowly improving. Mrs. Littlejohn, 500 State street, is improving. Henry Churchill, 364. East Thirtieth Washington, with his cousin, Mrs. Helsley Stone. INFORMATION WANTED Mrs. Bertha Tetter, St. Anne, Ill., wishes to adopt a little girl, not under six months of age. Child must have nice features. For further information, call Mrs. Barker 501 W. 60th place; Tel. Englewood 4054. THE NIGHT BEF "AND SHE BROUGHT FOR LAID HIM IN One early night with a light, Of wondrous blue, the full, Within its straw-lined, moss A wakeful basky to its path "Tonight I saw, up through The brightest star! As well I raised myself upon my b And peering out through br Most pitiful the sight I saw. Across the valley, stopping Something I have most until In my dream, it seemed, With dignity, but with great That no false step might rise Above, there rose a face, fI But now, with pain, the pa And from appearing eyes dr cried out. NO CASES ARE DIAGNOSED AND NO BENEN IN THESE WEEKLY ARTICLES Constitutional Diseases Constitutional diseases differ from contagious and infectious diseases in that constitutional diseases arise from a degeneration of the whole system or some disease within the organism due to causes arising within the human body itself. On the other hand, infectious and contagious diseases are diseases that arise from causes within the human body and are due to infection and contagious organisms that are brought to the human body, and are largely due to social conditions, therefore, not wholly preventable or even stayed by the individual. For instance, if diphtheria, scarlet fever, whooping cough, etc. break out in certain localities, not properly quarantined, they will most likely, if allowed to run at large, infect or give a great number of persons diphtheria, scarlet fever, whooping cough, etc. And, on the other hand, has constitutional diseases, such as en- RTH NORTHERN INDUSTRIES EDITOR'S MAIL The Defender "A Hummer" Editorial A reader of your valuable paper, and proud to see so many of them come to the City of Atlanta, Ga. It was a concession to people going to the (white) newsstand to chase the Defender, which is so "Hides" "hot cakes." It is certainly telling the truth about who our people should leave Atlanta. It has caused many of the white papers and magazines to discuss the Defender whenever it talks on the "Negro Question." CONSTANT HEADER. Atlanta, Ga. Exodus Like Emancipation Defender Editor — Sir: Allow me to congratulate you on the good work you are doing for our people in the south by encouraging them to leave this "hellish" environment and encouraging them to leave for the north, where they are better treated. The exodus of the people to the north is the greatest thing for them since ancient times. I am a Christian and I go good speed and a happy Christmas. Respectfully, C. B. Marrero, L. C. Good Citizens Don't Count Hope — Editor of the Chicago Defender — Sir: I am a reader and also a lover of your paper. It is the grandest publication I have been in the south, but I am tired of this section. It does not matter how you try to make progress and how much you try to be a first-class citizen, a man in the south, a man in the north. Texas is certainly losing its better class of people who have any manhood. MRS. B. G. T. FORE CHRISTMAS WITH HER FIRST-HORN AND IN A MANGER! beath a Syrian aky moon riding high, es-edged, cedar bed, client mother said: a chink in our rude stable, as I was able ended knees, meach of it bare cypress trees, Slowly adown the hill, through the rill, take unto thee, somewhat like me. at care it strode, right sol fair a load! uushed like the earliest dawn, LILLIAMS Remedies on OE largement of the liver. Bright's disease or heart disease, he is not be treated the community, nor is he very likely to cause liver disease. Bright's disease or heart disease to become widespread in the community and thus infect and be- What we call constitutional diseases are diseases that lie largely within the province of the individual, or the larger one, of who we call the will early bring on constitutional disease and thus weaken and undermine his whole system, or whether he will prevent, avoid constitutional diseases and thus present old age and death. Prevention of Constitutional Diseases It is very patent to any one, that constitutional diseases are largely preventable diseases; in fact, they are much easier prevented than cured once they are well established. This is not so the relative to acute, infectious diseases, the reason they have found a cure: nearly all of the infections and serious diseases, except pneumonia. T too, the contagious and infectious diseases are largely self limited. It is not made much difference as to kind of treatment is instituted, prov however, that good hygiene and sa tion obtain. Nearly all constitution diseases are brought on to the hygiene, hygiene, errors in diet, especially eating, irregular eating; in fact, mandizing, overgrain, fatigue and, are great factors in producing constitutional diseases; and, also, bad conditions, long-hotels, bad housing ditions, the lack of proper exercise all play an important role in production, constitutional diseases. Avoid the above named practices and you will go a long way toward preventing certain constitutional diseases. Let us mention a few of the constitutional diseases that are due to bad hygiene: Organic heart disease is becoming very prevalent, and it is a disastrous illness and the civilization. Next to pneumonia it is the most common annual in the middle and active period of life than any other disease, except pneumonia. Tuberculosis formerly caused heart disease in infancy, but, owing to its less, hurry, scurry, bad civilization heart disease has overstepped — ahead of tuberculosis or second to the cause. Organic heart disease is due largely to overeating, sedentarism, the lack of proper exercise, overstrain, fatigue, gormandizing, certain kinds of food that are toxic, and these poisons act on the nerves and tissues of the blood vessels and thus develop what is known as hardening of the heart. This hardening turns up increased work upon the heart muscles, and this develops a weakening of these muscles, or produces, what we is you must have national diseases, live long and be while living, you must avoid irregular eating—the eating you must eschew alcoholic road manager will employ a or an engineer that they had defect to alcoholies, nor will department, may corporation; where human divestake keen intellects are needed there are responsible positions like lawyer and in if he is known to occasionally drink, hence alcoholism has a mjuious and deleterious effect up internal organs than is manifestive pernicious sexual, dancing, calabarating, etc. after a while cause heart strain, pro- old age and hasten death. It has be the arteries, or blood vessels, and this is largely true. We have known men to be young at 75 and 80, for the reason that we were regular, their pulse slow, regular for good health. On the other hand, we have known men to be old at 25 and 30 years of age. They had so satirized and abused the bible, and run and beer, etc., that they had no sounded their system with nicotine of tobacco, the smoking of cigarettes, and above all, they had contracted that awful disease, which, if allowed to run on, will eventually affect the blood vessels, and not only cause a, hardening of the vessels, but whose condition of them, and whose health, will be affected at 15 or 25 years of age, and his expectancy of life very short. if he is addicted to the use of alcohols or if he is so unfortunate as to contract syphilis in his early boyhood, or in early manhood. Constitutional diseases are due at the door of the individual who has had habits, indiscretion or desires to sow seeds, indulgence or disregard. One can lay up health the same as he lays by money, to run him in time of need or after he has passed his three-years age, in order to do this he needs to be careful and do all those things to conserve and build up his vitality and thus increase the resistance of his organism. BOOK REVIEW JANUARY CHAMPION FAR SURPASSES FORMER ISSUES Articles by Wm. H. Ferris, Mary B. Talbert and Gso. W. Harris of National Interest The January issue of the Campion Magazine, the new Chicago publication, elected and published by Centen- Johnson, has just come from Wm. H. Ferris, article, "Coloring business Men I Have Known," in an few words, a life-like reproduction of one M. Talbert's successful foli- ness mon, past interest to women women's life is Mary B. Talbert Douglas Home. Oldest NY pages this art a "humorous of Mine," by P. On Camp's First american Eleven / Alone Gives onor Eleven; , Scholar lete collar—gentleman who sin- and Harvard when the good own in defeat has been given football world, it's All-Amer- are brought to on the field, and himself less prejudice if this famous way but for a place. ne ago Tribune American toter, accorded eastern news-ical elevents through flatly sporting pub-lucided, but tion outside bomber was have gone seeks to the in, he was led to land elevents, to Min- northwestern riter evi when he g up their he scribes n fail man as less" WARDEN CAUSES PRISONER'S DEATH Savannah, Ga., Dec. 29. After a seven-hour session of the Chatham county board of commissioners in their investigation of the conditions surrounding the death of James Youngblood, a convict serving a ten-year term, who died a week ago, as it is alleged, from the effects of cruel treatment, the commissioners reserved their decision. From the testimony, it was learned that Dionne Warden McMee, administered a cruel and inhumane treatment, and that he beiling ill from bad treatment, the lashes inflicted, like those given slaves during slavery, caused his death. It was one of the most barbarous acts committed in the south since the "fifties." No mercy or clemency was shown the prisoner. Nothing but mean, down-right hatred, it is alleged, caused the poor man to be killed, resulted in his death. Deputy Warden McMee the Georgia law on his side in that it is within a convict and Willie Jackson, another convict, testified that he saw the warden administer the thrashing, that his blood boiled as he watched his fellowman bleed from the lashes. He said that the warden started early in the morning to thrash Youngblood and that he died that evening. Jackson said that Youngblood falted and fell in the canal, and had other convict slaves. The warden had other convict slaves. Youngblood body and press his head into the canal so that people passing on the highway could not hear the screams of the almost murdered man. So mangled by the lashes inflicted, Youngblood attempted to borrow a knife to commit suicide, failing, he jumps into the canal in an attempt to commit suicide, but was pulled out and Warden McRae jogged him again. It is now said that the warden was giving the warden a smelt for bravery courage. Jackson, the witness said Youngblood after the last thrashing, was leaker in the morning until evening, then he was carted back to camp, and died before the county physician arrived. Southern papers still say the Vaccine just not go north. HELD FOR BIGAMY CHICAGO DEFENDER NEWS SERVICE York City, Pa., Dec. 29.—Benjamin F. Melbane, charged with desertion and non-maintenance on one information, and bigamy and a serious offense on another, was given a hearing on both charges before Alderman Owens this afternoon. Informations were made by Mrs. P. Mebane, a former Yorker, at residing at East Greenville, Pa. alleged that during the month of last the defendant left her and two minor children in Reading, since that time has not provided for maintenance. according to evidence brought out at hearing this afternoon. Melbane is married several months ago to my M. Jones, a widow, residing at East Poplar street, this city. It was of this evidence that the indictment bigamy grew. The defendant was id for the February session of court on the charge and for the murray session on bigamy charge, default of hall he was once guilty for his appearance. An additional serious offense charge, which was night against Melbane's second wife, was first, Mrs. Melbane, was dis- held over his body, old man's son, test- ed oak, and two wood, and two wood was enveloped body was found in the home of Walter 30 yards soccer for help FREDRICK DOUGLAS POLLARD Photo Leagai by Lane Technical High School Placed by Mr. Walter Camp on his All American football team, the highest award in the football world. A player of wonderful ability, a clean sportsman, a scholar, this Chicago boy is the first of his race to win this honor. Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 29.—The daring of Roy Steelman of the Pasadena High school saved the life of Clifton Walker, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. While the Clifton folks were out of the house the Clifton sister was taking their afternoon nap upstairs. The house caught fire from some unknown cause and was soon a flery furnace. The blaze attracted thousands, most of them coming from the basement, and awakened by the heat, fed downstairs, but Clifton slept on unaware of his danger. The frantic cries of the master and little daughter called the attention of the baby's danger and young Steelman, after several attempts to fight his way through the smoke and fire, succeeded bringing the baby out alive. The house was destroyed. Roy went back to his schoolroom as though nothing had happened. WRECKS MACHINE TRYING TO SAVE WHITE LAD'S LIFE Shreveport, La., Dec. 29—Harry Davis, a 13-year-old white boy living at 1533 Southern avenue, owes his life to Dr. William M. Wallace, who drove his wrecked car on the sidewalk and partly wrecked it in. He attempts to keep from killing the lad. Eye-witnesses told the police and the Defender reporter that the white boy jumped off a wagon and ran directly in the path of the machine. The boy's arm was broken. The doctor was not held. Bound For The Promised Land Poem by Mr. Ward, of Jacksonville, Florida, will re-appear in issue of January 13, accompanied by an illustration by our cartoonist, Mr. Fon N. "ly. ORDE COPIE SEE YOUR OUR ARLY DAY OLD SETTLER DIES FROM SEVERE BURNS Mrs. Agnus J. Wright, 2343 Calunet avenue, one of the old settlers of this city, was severely burned at home Saturday and died from the effects at Provident hospital Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. She had been ill for three months at her home. Every attention was given to the evening before, she got up from her bed. She put on a wrap to warm herself while sitting before the grate. The fuzz on the wrap caught fire. In a moment wrap was ablaze, also her gown. She screamed for her sister, Mrs. Amelia Luker, one of the Defender reporters, who rushed to give her assistance. She was so frightened that she became overcome, but succeeded in smothering the fire. Wright was immediately moved to Provident hospital, soon passed away. The funeral services were held Thursday from St. Thomas Episcopal church, the Rev. Father Simmons officiating. She was buried at Graceland cemetery. Mrs. Wright was the first and last woman agent for the Medical Aid and Burial Association. Her husband, Samuel Wright, was a great colleague in the days of Hennsay Edwidge. In 1890, Mrs. Wright was a monee-maker in the old ward. Mrs. Wright was highly esteemed for the good work done among the poor and in the church. She leaves to mourn her loss, three daughters, two sisters, a son and one grand child. Macon, Ga. Dec. 29.—Plans are being made for the execution of Richard Glawson, a wife murderer, who has been sentenced to death on Jan. 4. The rope at the Bibb county jail is being stretched with a 200-pound bag of sand. Glawson killed his wife, but calmed he did not intend to do so. She was found embraced in another man's arms and Glawson said he cut at the man. 100 Leave for Tennessee Johnson City, Tenn. Dec. 29.—About 100 members of the Race, men, women and children from Birmingham, Ala., passed through the city. Tuesday en route to Kingsport, where they will be given employment in the various industries in that hustling town. SERIOUSLY BURNED Morgan City, La. Dec. 29.—Hattle Williams, while doing laundry, work in the yard in the rear of the residence in Joliet, initially burned when her clothing, ignited by fire, in an effort to distinguish the flames, Mrs. Bourdier was, burned about the hands. The woman will die. Well Known Actor Succumbs to Attack of Pneumonia Bert Grant, one of the most prominent figures in the theatrical world, died on Christmas morning at the Provident hospital after a brief attack of plural-pneumonia. His death came as a complete surprise to his many friends, as he was on the Stroll as late as Dec. 26. The deceased had a long and successful career and was not alone recognized as a great comedian, but was considered an expert in the staging and producing lines. Away back in the late 80's he was involved with a little while with Jacques and Sam T. Jack's Creoles, and he was featured with "In Old Kentucky" being billed as America's premier buck and wing dancer. He toured Europe with the last named attraction and established a reputation that stood him in good stead in later years. The famous trio, Jones, Grant & Jones, was a little wild with his excitement from abroad and the act immediately became one of the most popular of its kind, being featured with many of the most prominent burlesque companies. After the dissolution of the trio he joined as a team with Irving Jones, booking over the best vaudeville circuits with success. He also qualified as a single act with the comedy team with Dave Marion's big burlesque "The World of Frolic," in its recent long trip over the big-wheel. After closing his engagement with the Marion attraction, he organized the act which he headed and which was seen at The Grand a few weeks ago. Bert Grant's Zulu Girls. Bert Grant's many of the qualities that go to make him a loss to the profession will be keenly felt. He leaves several relatives to mourn his loss. OLDEST WOMAN IN THE UNITED STATES DIES Enlok, Elda, Dec. 29. Mrs. Mary Ross, aged member of the Race, who died, this city Friday night, was probably the oldest person in the United States, if not in the world. Neither she nor any of her relatives or friends knew her exact age, but figuring from what she had told them and what some of the old-timers know to be, fact, it is placed at about 116 years. D. L. F. Banks, who known her since he was a small child, says at she was an old woman as far back as he remember, and he himself will soon be a nun-band at the time of his death, fifty years ago, was near the age of 60. Her youngest child, a son living in this city, is almost 60 years of age. Mrs. Ross had often talked of the game excitement in 1830 during the shooting of the Marvels and said that she was a grown woman, with a family of children at that time. AGED WOMAN TRIES SUICIDE FOR 3RD TIME Moutriole Go. Dec. 29—Although she jumped into the air, she was 35 feet deep. Mary Gray a 75-year-old will recover from the injuries she sustained. She has made two previous attempts to commit suicide. The old woman in this attempt to die landed with her feet when she leaped into the room which contained 6 feet of water. She was found. Her son, Branty Gray, saw her on her jumped, but was too far away to save her. An examination showed no bones broken. STRIKES FINAL "AMEN" ON Salt Lake, Utah, Dec. 29—Walter Scott. 153 North Third street, West, according to the police, struck a good "amen" on the piano and is said to struck the first and last chords with a butcher knife and a poker. He is also alleged to have struck terror in the heart of his wife and forced her to flee into the back yard. A neighbor called the police. Scott, after demolishing the piano, went onto the front porch and threatened anyone in the world. The police placed him under arrest and will examine his sanity. BY FORMER SLAVE Lebanon, Ill., Dec. 28—Young Turner, a former slave, who was rebuilt in the wealthiest member of the Race in southern Illinois, and who died two months ago, left $7,400 in his will, according to the inventory filed in Belleville by his executors. Turner came to St. Clair county without a penny in 1864. HIT BY HOIST Richmond, Va., Dec. 29—Joe Hayes, who is employed in the American Locomotive Company works, sustained a severely fractured skull when the air hoist at the plant fell on him. He was rushed to the hospital, where his condition is reported serious. ARREST PREACHER AND LAWYER Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 29—Bend J. Shannon, 410 Broad street, and Rev. Andrew Butler were arrested here on a charge of recruiting members of the Race for the coal mines of West Virginia. They were charged with "recruiting labor without a license." ARM AMPUTATED Adalaville, Ga., Dec. 29.—Robert Wright, employed, by the Georgia Brick Co. who is in charge of the ground crushers, had his right arm ground off up near the shoulder. He put his hand into the machinery, thinking he could take a rock out that wouldn't go through. One White Man's "Nigger" and 2 Southern Editors Very Latest News Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 29.—Thieves broke into the drug store of Ernest P. Jackson Saturday night and rifled the cash register. They also carried away the Bell telephone cash box containing many nickels. HAMPTON INSTITUTE GETS BIG CHRISTMAS GIFT New York, Dec. 29.—Announcement has been made that Simon Guggenheim and his brothers, the rich copper magnat have contributed $10,000 as a Christmas gift toward the struction of an auditorium at Hampton Institute, Hampton. The new building and equipment will cost $200,000. ROBBER'S VICTIM DIES Dyersburg, Tenn., Dec. 29.—John Tracy, w robbers about five weeks ago, died at the H. Christmas day. Tracy was robbed of $190 caped. This was the second time he had about $600 a short while before. The "Good old nigger" of slavery day's, who always sounded the alarm and put the "masters" and "drivers" next, whenever one or two, or more of their panions planned to make a "get away" to freedom, has his descendants stalking about in this day and time. North as well as South, sharp-faced thou it is; the only feature lacking a perfect reproduction of the picture, as Toney Langston would say, being that slavery—theoretically, at least—is dead; the Comes now to my attention, a triangle of RPROBATES; three; count 'em: The Shreveport Journal, published in Shreveport, La.; the Bogalina Enterprise, issued also in Louisiana, and The Indianapolis Ledger, published in Indianapolis, Indiana, edited by a person, a Negro, who had be lived in slavery days, when no doubt for generations his mothers did, and had their bodies whipped, and souls murdered by "master" and "drive" by force, necessary, to the scavement of a former, or the dimness of the "shaves cochl" would have been called a "good nigger," made a "house servant," and at Christmas time given a "pass" to visit the pretty "yaller gal" of an ad-ohing plantation, whose father was b. MASTER, and whose mother WA' his concubine and SLAVE. hand if he desires to presume to be a gage of admiration, or address in terms of familiarity a female of his gaze, that a "Southern gentleman" has set "I get apart FOR HIS OWN PURPOSE." For THESE reasons part only, for the half will NEVER be, can commenced that move from the South; the DERED manhood, womanhood, STUNTE gilgil without; of 40 BURNING graves, upon the par bone of our home, flesh will not end—mark a spreading from city county, state to state until they who for wrought those evils, rulns, will know for a "The Lord God omniv" aust and a jealous "Ooels": "Generation the blind, Belshazzar of old, hand writing on the cannot make it out?" Have they not at the irreaffable truth the gods grind slow ceedingly grind?" Have they forgot of hardened hearts when three thousand seven years ago, so of Jehovah: "Let I so loveloved potentate philosopher be followed by blinding charitot and to their fall with a and a peer within the twinkling of an lished from the car fore the roaring ho. For four hundred died in 115 inscrutied their iniquil crucities indicted a ple, but at last tl clock had struck reached its end. When a whole pleions, once committed, moved to stretch their immusus to move forward; slowly it may be at first; being a mighty host and unwieldy, following once their repose, once they strike their raft, find their step, who their way", the "Gates of hell cannot prevail against them!" Now for a brief word or two, of the "Three reprobates" mentioned at the beginning of this article; their contentions and reflections, relative to the commenced migration North of our brethren from the Southland. To expire time and space, let it be once pace, that the views of the two Southern brethren in the fellow country and comment to be expected from editors "to the minor born," hailing from that section of the country. They have no new arguments to offer, no views, showing depth and breadth or growth of their mental and moral periscope. They're the same old seven and six; have learned nothing, or forgotten nothing. Even as the dog goes back again and again to his vomit, creep they back on their bellies to theirs. The possible moral, industrial and political aspects of change and disintegration; the advent, quite to be expected, of new environments and conditions; the gradual shaking from sight of the old, involved in the unrest and gradual mi- nations to brace from one section of the way to another, and Vich, as sure as the season will be, go, God's hand and wisdom is directing, makes no appeal to them; inspires no reflections; points no moral; tells no tale of, slims committed, or restitution that should be made. Thinking mainly of their stomachs; and prating in their very sleep, "Soul take thine case," they are dead set, and eventually be using their Black help, and eventually be to hustle themselves for their "work chops" for profits, from colton, or depend upon white labor from the outside, the overflow scum of Europe already here; for which DOUBLE THE WAGES will have